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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-04-16
AN orEN QUESTION.


The Radical Associated Press re
porter in this State appears to be de
cidedly of in his report as to the dele
cation to the National Convention.
Five of the six delegates are open and
avowedly for Judge Field. Col. Etiin-
ger, who is known as an active sup
porter Of Judge Field, received 100
votes out Of the l69 for delegate to the
National Convention. 49, Portland Stand
ard.
We speak advisedly, (and the editor
of the Standard, who was delegate
with us to the State Convention, knows
it, that while every word that was said,
by even the feeblest speakers, in favor
of Tilden and Hendricks, was received
by storms of applause, only small
class of the Convention seeming to indi-
cate preference for Judge Field.
This is the first time that we have
ever had occasion to differ with Dem
ooratio contemporary on question of
veracity, but we say now that if five
out of the six delegates to the Demo-
cratic National Convention, headed by
our eloquent Democratic friend, Gen.
Efinger, have since their selection
pledged themselves to Stephen ], Field,
they cannot and will not honestly re-
fleet the sentiments of that Convention.
Twice an effort was made to instruct
for Field, and with the exception of a
few persons who were more loud in
their voices than strong in their votes
the instruction resolutions were voted
down.
If five of the six delegates to the
Cincinnati Convention have informed
the editor Of the Standard that they
are 'openly and avowedly for Judge
Field" they should have made the proe
lamation prior to their selection. Dis
sembling in politics is just as dishonor,
able-or even more so-than it is in
the line of private life, and man who
secures a nomination or an election by
deceit is discredit and disgrace tc
himself and those he imposes on.
We don't mean to especially apply
this to the FIRE who are pledged, nor to
our friend of the STANDARD Hho is SC
well informed on the subject. We
trust they will understand that the ap
plication is general and not specific.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-04-16
HOLD ms COAT.

1t is part of Oregon history that
have unfortunately had to whip half a
dozen men, twice my size, and drawer
than you.-Ertract from an open letter
from Sam. Clarke 10 II. ". Scott.
Hold that fellows coat, somebody,
and let him sail into Harvey. It is
just as he says he is well known to be
one of the most bloodthirsty men on
the border, and when it comes to -strik-
ing from the shoulder Jem Mace would
fade into insignilieance by the side of
him. Perhaps no one person in the
State has waded SO deep in gore as did
the pugilistic Sammy when he had that
fearful row at Salem with Watkinds.
That instance, however, is hardly a fair
average, for Clarke's pants were in his
boots and the gore couldn't get out.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-04-16

Is it possible that the STANDARD Is
so well advised on the preferences of
our delegates TO Cincinnati that 1t is
able TO state who the FIVE out OF six
are already .savowcd for? 1t would
be almost a stigma on the Democracy
of the State 10 learn that, while re-
fusing in Convention to write the
name of any man on tho backs of the
delegates to the National Convention
trusting implicitly in tho honesty
of those delegates-that they had
pledged or promised themselves In
favor of a man whose namo when
presented was almost summarily
kicked out OF tho second-story win
dow with storm of Kisses. with
the exception OF Hon. ]. w. Wis
dom, of Baker, and Gen. Eflnger, OF
Multnomah (and the latter named
gentleman had just left the Conven.
tion prior to his seleetlon), every del
egate elected was present, and wns
cognizant of the tumultuous boom
whenever Tilden and Hendricks
were mentioned by even the feeblest
orator.
II five Of these gentlemen have an
nounced TO tho Standard that they
are pledged to Field or any other
man-sinco the Convention refused
to instruct, we have no hesilancy In
saying that they are reereant to the
trust reposed in them by the Conven-
tion, and will east q vote In the Ma
tional Democratic Convention which
is manifestly not the sentiment OF the
party which elected them.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-04-16
4 coon DEnocrsr-A sarasE m.x


We notice that Col. q. A. Hin,
who was formerly Linn county
man, and our County Clerk from
1874 to 1876, and was elected at
tho time that Linn county needed
tie most votes possible from our par
ty, is now n candidate FOR Sheriff on
the Democratic ticket in Wasco coun-
ty. At the time he was elected Clerk
here, Grover, Campbell and Tolman
were candidates for Governor, and
the writer Of sfhcse few linesn was
on the ticket for State Printer. An
effort was made by the Republicans
Of Linn county (knowing they were
weak, as usual, TO enter into their
subterranean and ground hog busi-
ness, take advantage of the indie
pendent t'boorn," and defeat Alfred
Hill. While we lost a portion Of tie
ticket that year, Col. Hill ran at ieast
IS ahead OF his ticket, against 10th
Republicans and Independents, and
was elected by q handsome majority.
We are much pleased that he Is 50
well appreciated in his present place
Of abode, but we lost one or our best
and trucst Democrats when lie be-
came Il "bancll-grass' character
However, our loss Is Wasco's eternal
gain and we submit 70 the arbitra-
tion ard only ask that the Democrats
OF that county viii freat Fred Hill as
well rs VIC would always want 10
treat him in Linn.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-04-16
pmILOmArM,s SCANDAL
FINDS Itself Daily illustrated IN q sew York
Flash Paper.


a special correspondent Of the Ma
tioaaL Police Ga@ette Of New York, who
writes under date Of March goth from
Philomatb, in this State, over the sig
nature Of ar. II. w" says: The al
legged immofalities which have come TO
light in regard TO the Rev. Wayne s.
Walker principal Of the Philomath
College. is the reigning sensation in that
part Of the world. In times past this
institution was the most respectable and
flourishing on the Pacific Coast. But,
alas how has the mighty fallenl by
the lcchcry and wickedness Of those who
have assumed to shape its destiny, form
the characters and exert a good inGu-
ence over those who came there for
education and Improvement. The Rev.
Mr.. Walker, head teacher, has, IL is al
legged, devoted himself wholly to the
debasement instead of the elevation Of
his scholars In place Of unfolding the
mysteries Of education and storing the
mind with knowledge, he has been zeal
ously devoting bis time 10 folding his
arms about the forms Of his pretty pu-
pils and giving them lessons-very
practical ones-of the mysteries Of hug
ging and osculatory science. His con.
duct has scandalized the community and
has caused deep sorrow in the breasts
Of all who have gloried in the success Of
Philomath College. There will come a
time Of reckoning in the near future.
Already the hand Of the destroyer has
been placed upon our College. It has
dwindled down TO n place Of the utmost
insignifcnnce, and is spoken Of with
feelings Of disgust. Public opinion will
yet assert itself and purge the college
Of this moral upas tree which is now
blighting It's fair fame and stunting il
usefulness. The sketches which accom-
papy this communication illustrate Ger
tain lessons in which the reverend q,
teacher is alleged to have proven him
self very eilicieut. lie recently weni
through withdrawing investigation
by the conference Of which he is a mem
Der, but their report bad little efeci
with those who knew the facts.
The sketches referred 10 arc two il
number, one representing the principa,
trying TO give lesson in OSCILLATION t.
n young female student, and the othei
the principal in the school room will
one Of the young ladies on his knee
who is fondly embracing him and seem
ingly well satisfied with the progress o
Histology Standard.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-04-16
THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOE TIE
sEPRE9E EEHCH.

Our friends of the Portland Ilercury
are hardly doing the fair thing-as
Democrats. They only favor one can
didate on our ticket for Supreme J udge,
viz: Hon. Jno. Burnett. They argue
strongly against Judges Prim and, Kel-
ly. We don't arrogatc to ourself the
privilege of mentor or even adviser, but
1t does seem to us that when nomina-
tions are made in Conventions as unan-
imously as were those Of our three can
didates for tie Supreme Bench it is
scarcely the fair thing for a Democratic
paper to bolt it.
Judge Prim has been on the Bench
IN Oregon successively-tlian
any jurist IN the State. The proof that
he has been a pure man and never ac-
cepted bribes of any kind, is that his
family are to-day at his home in Jack
sonviIle assisting him in providing for
his household. With almest twenty
years service on the Bench in Oregon,
if he had been a corrupt man, his
family could have occupied palace
instead Of the humble cottage that now
shelters them.
Judge Burnett's name is a household
word in the Central willamette Valley
for honesty, and while he was Circuit
Judge of the First District, and also
Associate Justice on the Supreme Bench,
bis every action eyinced his honesty and
vindicated his ability. The Hercary
has done well in standing for Judge
Burnett, but we think that even the
Judge himself would prefer that Demo
cratic papers should support those who
are associated with him on the ticket as
well as they support him.
Judge Kelly is one Of the oldest citi-
zens of Oregon, and has made fights for
the Democracy, during our darker days,
that few men would undertake to do
He was offered as a sacrifice for Cover
nor, time after time, when no other
pascal lamb could be found, and now,
when Democrats have an opportunity
of rewarding him, we see no reason
why he should be again made a victim
BY his pretended political friends. Ii
charges against Judge Kelly's integrity,
or that of any other Oregon jurist, can
be specifically made and proven, then
we will be behind no other journal in
denouncing them but vague and un-
supported by proofs, as seems to be the
case to which we refer are poor argu-
mepts to offer against men for the ju-
dietary.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-04-16
THE WEAVER Bill.

What is generally known as the
Weaver Bill" has been one of the prin-
cipal measures before Congress during
the present session, and a great deal of
interest has been taken in it by the sol
diers. As our readers may not under
stand the provisions of the bill we will
try to give them. The Federal soldiers
during the rebellion fought for sl6 per
month, and were paid in money that
the bondholders could buy at fifty cents
on the dollar, hence the government yet
owes IN justice and according to prom
Use to each soldier at least sS month
for every month served. The soldier
that served three years has due him, in
terest and all, about 5000, for it las
been about sixteen years since the war
closed. General Weayer's bill proposes
to pay this Just debt to the soldiers by
issuing legal tender treasury notes equal
to the amount due the soldiers, which
notes shall be receivable for all debts,
and cost the tax.pay ers nothing beyond
the amount necessary to engrave them.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-04-16


The Albany Herald has at last run
up at its "gable.cnd" the name of the
editor, to-wit: K. l.. Barnes very
pleasant gentleman and one of that
gang" whom We bad hoped would be
sufficiently above either prejudice or
fanaticism to treat his adversaries in
the same manner that he expects to be
treated himself. lie is young gentle
man of talent, of industry, (snd doubt
less) worth, but if he will permit one
who makes no pretence to being a sage,
to advise him, VIC would suggest that he
doesn't ''slop over!" Ills assault on d.
p. Mason, the Democratic candidate for
County Clerk, has met with the almost
unanimous disapproyal of his own par
ty, and has injured the Herald worse
than we could if we pursued it for an
age. Even Mr.. Baum's friends must
surely know that falsehood uttered
against man, and afterwards proven
to be such, would do more to weaken
the hired agent and his candidate than
all the arguments that the man assailed
could urge or use.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-04-16
PERSONAL.

We had pleasant call last week from
Mr.. Ed. E. Sharon, of the Pendleton
Independent. He is a very agreeable
young man, and comes we'll recommend
ed. When we go to Pendleton we will
surely call on Ed. Sharon.
We notice that one of our old friends,
Gen. o. f. Bell, has his law card in the
Pendleton papers. He is good man,
and one of talent, and we hope that he
and his associate, Fred Page-Tustin,
will be successful.
By-the-way, a Linn county attorney
has just located in the same place, and
is one of tho most eloquent advocates
that we have in the State, tO-wit: d,
M. Conley.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-04-16
DIsTRIcT JUDGES.

Judge Hanna, Democratic candidate
in the First District, Judge Walton of
the Second, Judge Ramsey Of the Third,
Judge BellingeI of the Fourth, and
Judge Macarthur of the Fifth, present
an array of legal talent and experience
that has already shown it is of the first
order, and the people, irrespective of
party, should give them their full sup
port.
An honest Judiciary is of more i'm
pOrtanoe than many other Offices that
are rated above them. Give us pure
men on the Bench and there is no fear
that public wrongs will be perpetrated.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-04-16
nos. $50. wnITEAKEE.

We extract the following from an
excellent editorial article in the .Stand-
ard advocating the election Of Con-
gresham Whitaker
"The farmers of Oregon have always
taken pride in Governor Whiteakcr
from the fact that he is one Of their
own class, and he has reflected credit
upon them and their calling. For over
twcnty-four years he has been promi,
nently in public life, not Of his own
choice, but through public demand, and
not a charge has ever been made against
him Of any character. AS the first
Governor Of Oregon, he discharged the
duties to the full satisfaction Of the peo-
pie, and after having inaugurated the
State administration, with very mea-
gre income, left in the treasury the sum
Of s44, 900 in cash, which was soon got
rid Of by his successor. Governor
Whitaker is worthy of the confidence
of the people who have heretofore hon
ored him aud whom he has honored in
return, and while the tongue Of slander
may be set against him dining the cam
paign, for political effect, mot one charge
Of corruption, dishonesty or betrayal of
q public or private trust, can be made
against him. His election is assured
against any. man the Republicans can
place in nomination"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-04-16
RATHER DIArmAxors.

The Orcyoaiaa has this dispatch
WASHINGTON, April IA letter
reached hero today from prominent
Pacific coast politician now in New
York, and who is on confidential terms
with Gov Seymour, which says that
Seymour will most positively not be a
candidate for President under any cir
cumstanees, and will use whatever in
iluence lie can command in behalf Of
Justice Field. The writer, who is also
on intimate terms with Tilden, has ex-
pressed a belief that he will not push
his own claims before the National Con-
vention, but will come TO the support of
Justice Field.
We don't believe word Of it. Il is
easy enough to manufacture dispatches
Of the foregoing character, but the proof
Of the matter is in giving the name Of
the prominent Pacific coast politician
who is so well informed.
We don't pretend TO know whether
or not Seymour or Tildcn are eandi-
dates, but it isn't common sense to sup
pose that either Of those great states
men would tell some namelcss Pacific
coast politician that they would retire
from the Presidential arena in favor of
Judge Field or any one else.
There is too much nonsensical gossip
in this sort of telegraphic dispatches to
misIead any one. Il is a little thin
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-04-16
CONSUL mosBY.
nc Exposes tIsc frauds Of his Predecessor
ana Grow1s nt the Naturalization.
Especial to the orogonian.l


WAsnlSoroN, April "a private
letter just received here from Col.
Mosby contains some additional com
ments in his peculiar style on the pccu-
lations or corruptions Of Bailey, his
predecessor in consular Office in the
east. Col. Mosby turned over to the
department on account Of fees, more
than 81 900 for the first year Of his in
cumbency, ending in February last,
which is several thousand dollars more
than was returned by Bailey during the
same period. lie says that on account
Of the great expense Of living, there Is
not much iLducement to honest men to
accept the position Of U. s. consul. He
seems to think that his efforts in behalf
of honest administration Of the u. s.
consulate and Of his exposures Of cor
rupt officials have not been appreciated,
for he says that lie has received several
rebukes from the department Of state,
and not one word Of encouragement.
He then says The reasons / have re-
turned are these: ~ have been threat
ened with dismissal for uncovering
frauds there. want TO give the ad-
ministration an opportunity Of carrying
out u cir threats and thereby mgnaliziDe
their zeal for civil service reform by
punishing tbe only man whom they
have appointed to Office who has tried
to reform It. ! continue to hold the
position here because / have not yet
completed my investigation, and if ]
were to resign and corne home the ring
would claim it as a victory for tho
thieves, and say that resigned under
compulsion. l shall, however, show
them that / will remain MS long as
choose" The frankness with which
Afosby has criticised the President, Sec
retary EVarts and others Of his superior
officers has not been at all relished b
them, and has been very destructive t.
discipline, but there is no doubt that h'
has done much good in uncoyerins
frauds which have been practiced for {
long time By American eonsuls in China
lie has carried on his Investigations il
guerrilla fashion, and the good be ha
done would have been approved had b,
used somewhat more discretion in hi
methods.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-04-16
AN ABLE CHAMPION.

Hon. John II. Smith, of Linn, made
one of the ablest and best digested ar
guments that was heard in the Court
House at the Democratic State Conven-
ton last week. His proposed amend
ment to the financial plank Of the plat
form-"R -"Resolced, that we are utterly
opposed to any further contraction of
the currency of the country"-was re-
ceived with tumultuous applause, as
was his prompt reply to gentlemen who
were persistent in advocating the mani
festly weak and puerile Field boom.
Almost the exact language offered by
Senator Smith was finally incorporated
in the resolution, and the fact that
Field-instruction resolutions were twice
voted down shows how his eloquence
and that of Autenreith and many 9th
ers We're appreciated by the conven-
tion
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-04-16
WHY IS IT THIS

What's the matter with the Radi-
Gals Of Yamhill? More Oregon fed
eral officers have got their start in
that sfand Of scholars and school Of
arms" than anywhere else in our
commonwealth, and yet we notice
by the proceedings Of their Conven-
tIon last week that on the matter Of
instructions for President Blaine got
10 votes, Sherman 0, washburne .
and Grant didn't have a single
shooter ~ Are such things TO be.
and overcome the Mnltnomaf and
Marion fellers like a summers
dream
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-04-16
A sPLENDID APPOINTMENT:

Seward having been proven thief
by sIosby, both of them lose their posi-
tions, the former for the reason that all
men ask for his dismissal, and the latter
for bringing one Of the court pets into
disrepute. John Russell Young has
been rendered the mission to China
Stewards old berth). Young is a news
paper man. lie was kicked off the n.
Y. Tribune for stealing dispatches and
sending them to Philadelphia, where.he
was trying to start an organ. Then he
went on the Herald as a newspaper cor
respondent, and has just finished his
book on Around the World with
Grant" whom he accompanied on that
trim
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-04-16
wnaT IT cosrs.

Estimates Of the cost Of producing
wheat in England vary between 81
and 81 . per busheI, but Is Is claim
ed that wheat may be produced in
Minnesota ct a cost OF less than soc
per bushel, and that American wheat
can be laid down at Liverpool at 81,
at handsome profit f. The producer.
The average yield of wheat per acre
In six Of the principal wheat growing
countries Is stated as follows: Eng
land 29i bushels, Holland 2s, Fragce
IS, Russia 81, Australia 10, and
United States 10 bushels. Can any
Of Our Linn county farmers tell US
what it costs here
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-04-16
THE PRICE OF TYPE AND PAPER.

In consequence of the rise in paper
the subscription price of the Mercury
will hereafter be 50 so per year, by
mail, in advance delivered by carrier
to any part of this city or East Port
land, 25 cents per month. Portland
Mercury, lth inst.
In this connection we will state that
we have letter from Hon. Jno. White
aker, in which he states that the petit
ton of newspaper mon of Oregon, ask
ing reduction Of the tariff on type
and paper is referred by his efforts to
the House Committee on Ways and
Means. lie will do everything that is
possible to reduce the tariff on those
two essential elements of newspaper
success.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-04-16
w. NJ. RAMSEY.

This gentleman, nominated by the
Democrats of the Third judicial Dis
trict for Circuit Judge, and whose
nomination was unanimously and en-
Enthusiastically ratified by the State
Convention at Albany, is one that
every true Democrat Of that district
can heartily and conscientiously en-
dorse. Mr.. Ramsey is lawyer Of
high standing, undoubfed ability and
will discharge the duties of the Office
with unerring fidelity. We conf
dentialIy predict his election. Linn
will give him $50 majority; YamhilI,
his old home, 100; Polk, where his
abilities have been tested, 100; while
Marion, his present home, one of the
stronghoIds Of Radicalism, will cut
his opponents majority down to q
ssmicroscopic point" which only
leaves TiIlamook to hear from.
These figures are not fancifuI, but
are based upon our intimate knowl-
edge of the ability and intelligence
of tho candidate and our long ac-
quaintance with the people Of the
Third District. -Jfsrcnqy.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-04-16
ANOTHER RETREaT on TnE sOLDlERs.

In Benton county, Republican poll
ties are just as funny as in Linn. They
refused to nominate Union soldier for
Clerk-F. NJ. Wadsworth, who is a
pensioner-and again nominated Bush
Wilson, who never smelled powder, but
who has enjoyed the emoluments of the
Clerks Office for sixteen years past.
The worst scheme Of all was in that
Convention exhibited by giving Frank
Wadsworth the empty honor of the
nomination for the Legislature and con,
tinuing Bush Wilson as the strong man.
If ingratitude could be worse shown We
have yet to record it.