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Year: 1879

Our minister told us yesterday that Moses vas learned in the Egyptian law and knew the Levitical Code; that he went upon the Mount and used all his knowledge that his faculties were cleared, inspired, and he framed law that was in vogue without rectifcation among the Jews for fifteen centuries. It is wonderful. I am one that likes to see things little stable, but the law seems made for the strong. It needs intelligence to use it; capi- tal for suit and there must be rectitude in the jury and witnesses. If it is violated should one put it in force if he is not sure of success, or is he a potroon to himself and one who makes 1t intolerable for others?

 As one who appreciates the law, and an edi- tor who gives information for the people, please tell Also the higher law; if one does not use it, is it principle, impersonal and of no existence to him ?-AnOnynoIs Letter.

 Two of the questions proposed in the fore going we infer to be, 1st, whether law is not too costly for the poor; 2d, whether it is cow ardly to submit to imposition, rather than seek it's assistance.

 To the first question our answer would be that poverty is about as often an advantage as a disadvantage to the litigant. Further that no money is to be made in litigating valid claim for less than $10 before justice or for less than $10O before higher court. It must he remembered, however, that it is only claims that are somewhat doubtful which are likely to be litigated. A defendant dislikes useless expense as much as plaintiff. It is only when the claim is more or less doubtful, or doubt fully secured. that litigation often reaches the more expensive stage of trial by court or jury.

 The second question is apparently aimed al lawsuits in which party, though satisfied of his own right dealing, fears that he may not be able to prove it satisfactorily in court Our own view is that there is nothing dishonorable in compromising any claim which is either urged or denied in good faith. Where, how. l ever, a claim is either dishonesty urged, or dishenestlv denied, we should consider it as cowardly not to stand up for our rights, as if one should submit to be robbed of his pocket. book by an unarmed foot-pad, without resis- | tance.

 The third question we do not answer because we do not comprehend its meaning
Year: 1879

The Congressional business of the week has been mainly confined to debating the question of tacking the repeal of election laws te the appropriation bills.

 In the House the Army bill with clause forbidding the presence of troops at the polls is under debate, MT. Garfield making the most noteWorty speech in opposition.
Year: 1879

Tho facilities OF the HERALD Steam
Printing House for doing job work are not
surpassed In California outside OF San
Francisco and Sacramento. All work en-
trusted to us will be executed with neat
ness and dispatch at the lowest living
rates.
Year: 1879

A young gentleman who is good look
ing and witty and has means OF hisown
would like to correspond with young
lady of from is to q, with view to mat
rimony. All communications strictly
Address so. L." this Of
flee. NO 3t
Year: 1879

National Associated Press to the Star.


SYRACUSE June 20.-A large number of
clergymen were in secret session at the
house of Bishop Huntington last night to
devise ways and means of Kidding society
of the Oneida Community 1t is said that
important steps will soon be taken.
Year: 1879

The importance Of the system its power life
direct which 10 has human happiness
thoroughly rec0gnzed tho danger Of overtax-
ing whether through intense mental application by tho
excessive Indulgence OF the appets and propen-e are
proper subjects consideration. When the
derange IL is absolutely necessary promptly seek al
vice expert who. for long series OF years has
voted his time attention to this study and wh0rOm
his experience and practice has learned 10 discover at once
and promptly apply the remedy, thus avoiding
the painfully slow seeking for the truth common To the In
experienced and annoying 20 the patient who very nat
uray know without delay what Is the NATTER the
the arrangement the probabilities Of reeuperaon
and the time required -


II the brain become exhausted by intense menta ap
pcatOn deprving Of the OF connected thought
can only recover strength by being properly FED ani
certain systematic methods. lt ~
with that preside organic


he The value this branch Of medical practice scarce
reaches marriage the perpetuauOn OK
names the securing Of hereditary titles and the reen
OF estates, in the same family


From long and large experience IN this direction have
been able the thankful apprecl
OF the first families In the city and nat0Di and
much that pertain TO the oyerexerce OF
Of the system and the OF
covering whether Of brair appetite propensity or
passion.
Year: 1879

There was referred to the Committee on Police
Rules and Discipline yesterday an affidavit setting
forth that Officer James Brown. of the Twenty
ninth Precinct, bad been guilty Of improper con-
duct The affidavit was made by Dr. James Robie
Wood of No. 62 West Seventeenth-st Dr. Wood
sets forth that at o'clock on Tuesday evening,
a lady patient was leaving his house she was ac-
costed by Officer Brown, who asked her what she
was dong out at O'clock in the morning. The
lady ran back into the house. and then ACCOMPANIED
by DR. Wood again descended the steps. The officer
stopped them and said, No one can leave this
house, This house must be watched" DR.. Wood
saw that the officer intoxicated. The lady
then up the steps and into the house, closely
followed by the officer who rang the bell violently
and beat upon tho door with his club. DR.. Wood
demonstrated, and was immediately arrested. At
the Thirtieth Street Police Station the officer pre-
ferred q charge against DR.. Wood as q suspicious
person, but the sergeant released bin on the
ground that the evidence was insufficient, and
Brown returned to his post. The affidavit embody-
ing these facts will form the basis of charges TO be
preferred against Brown. There is a complaint
already filed against tins officer for being asleep on
his post on the morning preceding DR.. Woods
arrest.
Year: 1879

s 1t is said, that be. the evil what it may,
neither the General Government nor the


States have the power to prevent it.


What! Have not the American people
for years submitted to a tariff levied
avowedly to protect American labor
against the competition of the pauper la
Dor of Europe' And is all government
powerless TO protect American working
men against the competition of the pagan
labor of Asia at their very doors? Or
does the difference of the two cases lie in
the fact, that protection in the first in
stance incidentally profits the capitalist,
but in the latter it would not? .4...r
Year: 1879

AS the law now stands can any of the
lree railroad companies whose lines as
aartered terminate in or pass through
lis county, compel our board of super
lsors to submit to the qualified voters of
owndes county the question of issuing
onds in aid of such railroads?


If so, the property owners should ioof~
it. They should under no circumstan-
es vote for any man for senator or repre-
'ntative who will not pledge himself to
love for the repeal of the law as soon as
ae legislature meets. This is vital ques-


pn. Look at Calhoun county.
Year: 1879

Do farmers as body ever think of the
responsibility attaching to them as men,
bers of the leading class in this country
and as the heads of families, when they
cast their ballots for members of the Leg
islature? From the manner in which the
lawyer politicians seek office and manipu-
late the primary meetings and county
conventions it would seem that the great
mass of farmers are as indifferent to the
schemes of these wiley office-seekers as
the red man of the forest who witnesses
the onward strides of civilization without
knowing that they presage his ruin.k The
more intelligent farmers, those who have
joined the Grange, have high apprecia-
ton of the responsibility that rests upon
them, for they know but too well that
they and their families suffer most from
the evils of bad legislation; and they have
found that bad legislation is the inevitable
result when lawyer-politicians control
legislative bodies. But the poor ignorant
farmers and workingmen of the towns,
who do not understand these things, are
easily duped by the batteries and promises
of these oily -tongued office-seekers, and
frequently become their most active and
efficient tools. 1t is to enlighten these
that the leading minds in our Order should
bend all their energies. Let every effort
be made to arouse the indifferent from
their lethargy and to rescue the ignorant
from the degraded position to which they
sink when they become the willing tools
of professional office.seekers.
Year: 1879

1ne advantage OF -haVlng SuCn an organ
will be apparent upon the slightest refec-
tion-indecd its necessity is not to be
questioned. The strength of the toiling
masses of farmers is in the Grange; the
strength of the Grange is in the solidty,
compactness and thoroughness of its or
ganization; and in order that this condi-
ton may be realized, central organ
having vital organic connection with every
Grange, devoted to the interests of the
Order, and exponential of its principles,
is an indispensable agent The sole
guarantee for the safety of the Farmer
lies in his watchfulness, in the closeness of
the bond which unites him with the en-
tire farming class. Through central
organ there can be direct and constant
communication of ideas, ex-
periences-that fruiton of thought which
always enlarges and empowers. Estab-
llsh firmly and securely such an organ and
there is assured to every portion of the
country full information regarding every
other part-full discussion of the princi-
pies of the Order-an opportunity for the
expression of every thought or suggestion
The measure of the influence of such a
paper cannot be estimated. It's voice
OF warning, encouragement, instruction,
reaches from one extreme of the country
to the other and binds closely together,
by fostering the sentiment of mutual
dependence and helpfulness. There is an
in large numbers-vos bobuli,
vOx Del. But for largeSnumbers to act
effectively, they must be united as one
they must have one voice-one common
centre around which they can rally their
forces; this natural centre, the instrument
of the age, is the Grange paper, through
the columns of which, its opinions, its
principles are disseminated. 81.


The interests of the farmers of Florida
are identical with those of Texas-a
common danger assails. them Their uni
ted effort against oppression from with
out and ignorance within; their combined
eXertion towards building the agricultu-
raj industry up into the power which
legitimately belongs to it, can. best, can
only, be furthered, sustained, developed
by constant communication through a
common centre. The most deplorable
fact which meets one in dealing with the
farming class is the ignorance respecting
their interests, and apathy towards the
rest of the world. This is due to their
isolation; it is a state into which any of us
individually can readily fall by withdraw
ing ourselves from contact with society.
The office and the object of the Grange
is to overcome this ignorance and apathy
and its most potent instrument for effect
ing this, is the Grange paper.


Mississippi, Florida and Arkansas have
already adopted as the representative of
their views and interests from an agricultu-
raj standpoint THE PATRON OF HUSBAND
RY, and we trust that, appreciating our eff
forts to make the paper all that so noble an
organization as the Grange requires, and
realizing the necessity for central organ
whose influence shall extend wherever
the Order is found, the other States will
join hands with these, and form through
its columns an enduring and vital connec-
ton.
Year: 1879

- This is a question that has been so
cIearly defined that there need be no
misunderstanding it. In the Digest
Of the National Grange, the qualifications
for membership in Subordinate Grange
are expressly stated as follows: 5E
|5 i. Any person engaged in agricultural
pnrsuits, and having no interests in con-
Hsct with the purposes of the Order, of the
age of I6 years, is eligible to membership.


B. interested in agricultural pursuits
and engaged in agricultural pursuits" as
used in the Constitution and resolutions
of the Natioual Grange, mean that per
son must be engaged in agriculture to
gTeater extent than in any other business,
Or in other words his leading business
must be agriculture.


The Order has suffered more from the
violation of this rule than from any other
cause, and for the past two or three years
the State Oranges have been compelled to
exact more rigid observance of it. If the
Order is worth anything at all, its laws
and regulations surely deserve recognition
md respect from its members. a Grange
hat admits an ineligible person to mem
bership, forfeits its charter. It's best and
safest to refer the matter to the Master OF
.the State Grange, when there is any


doubt as to the eligibility of an applicant.
Year: 1879

We request members of the Order in
Tennessee, especially Masters and Secre-
taries, to send us the Grange news in their
respective sections. A few lines on a
postal card, giving the work and progress
of Grange or the establishment of CO.
operative enterprise, would be of interest
to the Order at large
Year: 1879

Look to the cotton seed question. Can't
the farmers of the Cotton States cooper.
ate to- put up the price of the seed to fair
price, as easily as the oil companies CO.
operate to put it down?
Year: 1879

There are very few old maids in
Russia, because the Russians are a
marrying people and dispose of
their children early. In the mid
die or lower classes men marry at
twenty, when not drafted by the
conscriptiop; in the higher aristoc-
racy young man goes the "grand
tourn before settling down, but he
is often betrothed before starting to
a young lady not yet out of the
school room, and he weds her inn
mediately upon his return. The
great ridicule attached to the title
spinster when not borne by
a nun has possibly some-
thing to do with the unwillingness
Of ladies to sport it. When a girl
has reached the age of twenty-five
without finding mate, she gener-
ally gets out on what she calls a
pilgrimage, if poor-on a round of
travels, If rich; and in either case
she returns some years later as a
widow. Widows are as plentiful as
old spinsters are scarce, and wild
Ows whose husbands are never seen
are more numerous than the rest.
Etiquette forbids any allusion to a
lady's dead husband in her pres
ence, and this is, perhaps, some
times convenient.
Year: 1879

mate In an improvised coffin,


and they have now been landed In


England. Counsel is requested to
advise as to the proper method of
obtaining probate Of the above
mentioned instrument, and his at
tentton is particularly directed to
the fact-which must be admitted
that the will was made behind
the mans back. The pupils grave.
ly promised to search the authori-
ties on the subject; but hardly had
the learned counsel left the room,
when the peals of laughter which


arose informed him that he hat


been hoaxed. London Examiner
Year: 1879

Rev. Mr.. Moody, at Baltimore,
spoke thus: "And there are your
grab-bags-your grab-bags! I tell
you there is too much of this. Your
fair and your bazaars won't do, and
your voting, your casting your bal
lots for the most popular man or
the most popular woman, is just
helping along their vanity. | tell
YOU it grieves the spirit; offends
God. They've got go far now that
for twenty.flv cents young men
can come in and kiss the handsom-
est woman in the room. Think of
this! Look at the church lotteries
going on in New York. Before God,
I would rather preach in any barn,
or the most miserable hovel on
earth, than within the walls of q
church paid for in such way.
What Is the use of going to a
gambling den when you can have
a game of grab, with lady for o
partner?"
Year: 1879

The Boston One Price clothing house
at Nos. 2l3 Market and 2l2 Shipley st.,
will receive trade dollars in exchange
for goods at the above premium for
twenty days. Now is your time to get
good goods low.
Year: 1879

estate OF inteststss was read tho second
time; also the bill to incorporate the
Laurel Grange cooperative store.


The bill to secure to mechanics aud
others payment for labor and materials
VIA introduced.
Year: 1879

San Francisco, CAL, May THE
opposition concede this city by 5000
majority against the constitution. The
majority will probably be over 10000.
The returns from the interior are yet
too meagre to state, with any accuracy,
the result of them, but the present indi-
cotions are that the vote outside of San
Francisco will give small majority in
favor of the new constitution. There
is no question, however, as to the defeat
of the instrument, as the majority
against it in this city will far more than
overcome the majority for it in the
country,
Year: 1879

ohNAIE.


On motion of Ingalls, resolution was
adopted calling on the president to
communicate to the senate what mea-
sures have been taken to prevent the
occupation Of the Indian territory by
white settlers.


The house bill to prevent military
interference in elections, was read
twice, and by vote of "a against 81,
the senate disagreed to the motion of
Edmunds to refer it to the committee
on judiciary, and then it was laid on
the table to be called up hereafter.


Consideration was then resumed of
the resolution asking for authority to
take testimony in the contested case of
Spofford against Kellogg. and Carpen-
ter continued his remarks in support
of Kellogg's right to the seat.


HOUSE.


Washington, May Chalmers
called up as question of privilege, the
resolution offered by him for investiga-
tion of his conduct at Fort Pillow, and
made personal explanation. The sub
iect occupied the attention of the house
for long time, and at one period there
were indications of trouble between
Chalmers and Burrows in consequence
of an allusion made by Chalmers to
some criticisms against Burrows for his
own conduct in the war. Chalmers,
however, @disclaimed any personal
knowledge on the subject, saying he
had his information from Washing
ton newspaper.


Burrows branded the allegation as
utterly untrue. Finally the whole sub
ject was laid on the table.


The eight hour law bill went over
on expiration of the morning hour, and
the bill relating to coinage and coin
and bullion certificates was taken I'D.
Year: 1879

The creeks and gulches in the vi

 cinity of Prescott now carry an abundance of water, and placer mining is being carried on vigorous. ly. The Lynx Creek miners, who during the dry spell improved the opportunity by piling up the pay dirt from off the bed rock will now have chance of sluicing it all, Placer gold will soon begin to find it's way into Prescott in large quanti- ties, and boys who have been con- tentedly working for grub" stake will have a chance to fay by enough for an occasional jamboree.-Miner.
Year: 1879

The boy stood on the back yard fence, whence all but him had fled. the flames that lit his farther's barn shone just above the shed. One bunch of crackers in his hand, two others in his hat, with piteops ac- cents loud he cried, I''never thought of that" A bunch of crackers to the tail of one small dog he'd tied ; the dog in anguish sought the barn and mid its ruins died. The sparks flew wide and red and hot, they lit upon that brat; they fired the crack CTS in his hand and che those ill his hat. Then came burst of Tattling sound-The boy! Where was lie gone? Ask of the winds that far around strewed the bits of meat and bone, and scraps of clothes and balls and tops and nails and hooks and yarn. the relics of the dreadful boy that burned his father's barn sp-lnqfela ataa.
Year: 1879

The Yuma Mill had a clean up last week the result of which was even more gratifying than the pre- vious one. The mill has been run ling on better rock, some of it taken from q two foot vein assaying S96 per ton. Another mill of 40 stamps is needed
Year: 1879

We have received from MT. J. k. Mallory, the very efficient Agent of the Colorado River Reserve, speci- men of carthenware made by the Mo have Indians. It is made to initiate one of the tin canteens so well known to our travellers and prospee- tors, with slots for strap and we'll adabted for carrying as well as cool ing water But the most interesting feature is the decoration which con sists of the alphabet of well made letters, forming Il resemblance to q snake. This is one of the results of the school so lately established ou the reservation, of which we have given some account; the Indians old and young, are anxious to learn and considerable progress is being made in the four months it was in oper- alton, several learning to read quite creditably. The material is the com mon clay used so generally for ollas, nicely burned and, being quite DOT ous, the water secps gradually through and cvaporating cools the contents.-SelatneI
Year: 1879

Miner: Business in Prescott has increased during the last thirty days considerably, owing probably to the several extensive and important min ing enterprises that have been inaug- urated in this section of late. New quartz mills are becoming quite com mon. Hardly a day passes but what we hear of some one having ordered mill.
Year: 1879

Are there not scientific men (and is not DIR.
Carpenter one of them) who consider that
when we say an event has made "such an i'm
preston on us that we shall never forget it,"
we are not merely using a metaphor, but stat
ing fact? Now, if something analogous to
"making an impression" ON the brain really
takes place whenever we commit anything to
memory, is it not possible that if the impress
sion be deeply fixed, the impressed brain may
be transmitted by the parent to the offspring,
who thus ''inherits'' its ancestors memory?
When we remember that birds take the same
journey year after year, generation after gem
GRAFTON, century after century, nay, even for
ages after ages, think we shall feel that
there are more marvellous things in nature
than what 1 am asking you to consider,
namely, the possibility that the young bird at
least inherits a knowledge of the way and is
capable of performing the journey alone. II
'inherited memory" be accepted as fact
what a flood of light is thrown on many puzzles
which have hitherto been classed as Gin
stincts;' such as the building of birds nests,
the pointing of pointer puppies, the knowledge
possessed by young animals of right and wrong
food, and of friends and enemies; am not
sure that it will not even throw light on some
mysteries in human nature. When was a
child had q dread of wolves, "a very common
thing with children) and find Il dread re-
wolves have been so long extinct in England
that we should probably have to go back many
generations before we met with the nurses who
quieted crying children by threatening to give
them to the wolves. May not this be case OF
"inherited NONCOMPLIANCE.