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Year: 1878

The Walla Walla d" Statesman" ar.
fects to think that if Washington
were to become State with Gov.
Ferry at the head of its government
the annual expenses would mount
up near a million. This squib comes
with poor grace from a prominent
member of the Democratic party,
under whose management the Terri,
tory was run into debt so heavily
that warrants OH its treasury was
worth only 80 to 35 cents on the dol
lar. Especially when we find that
during Governor Ferry's term of Of
fee, and while two of his appointees,
the treasurer and auditor, had the
management of Territorial funds was
the first in our history that warrants
reached par and were paid on pre-.
sentation to the treasurer. The In.
sane Hospital is the great bill of ex-
pense to the Territory and ever since
Governor Ferry has had voice in
the matter the trustees of that insti-
tuition have consisted of three Re-
publicans and two Democrats, and
now there are two Republicans and
one Democrat. If there had beea
anything wrong or dishonest in the
management of this institution these
Democrats would have been only too
glad to tell of it. So it is with the
whole machinery of our Territorial
government. Every part of it is
open to examination, and if there
are any frauds or pecuIations it is
perfectly easy for anyone who de.
sires to find them and make them
public. There has been great deal
said about the corruption and rascsli-
ties of Ferry and the Ring" Is it
not about time some specific offense
was named?-"C Courier"
Year: 1878

UNION wharf seems to be pretty place
Tor young sportsmen who delight to in
Veigle the pretty fish by their attractions;
some, however, land "pretty sCulpin"
about as often as they do any other kind.
Year: 1878

Persons who bid to do city work by
contract, should bear in mind that no
proposal will be read unless accompanied
by bond, with security fer the faithful
p, rlormance of the work. Last e'ea-
Ing among proposals for the painting
the City Hospital submitted
to the City Council, there
were five proposals which were not
accompanied by proper bond, aud in
consequence they were destroyed.
Year: 1878

The trade dollar having been refused
to be taken in payment of fare on the
Dry Dock Street-car Line this city, some
authoritative method should be adopted
to determine whether that coin should be
regarded as a legal tender in payment of
such fares. Justice Wandell, as far as he
was concernen, decided at the Essex
Market Police Court, yesterday morning,
against the railroad company, by dismiss
ing Ferris, who had the previous evening
resisted ejectment by the conduc. ON
Y NelrS
Year: 1878

That modern Don Quixote, Garibaldi, has
started on new adventure. This time un-
happily he is not preparing to do battle for
the liberation of oppressed peoples. He is
merely ministering to the Italian desire for
more territory. While he was fighting for
national unity and the freedom of an ensaved
country, he commanded the admiration of
lovers of liberty throughout the world. But
as the champion of territorial extension, as
the instigator of movement to bring alien
races and strange lands under Italian rule, he
has no claim upon our sympathies. His call
to the men of Trieste to take to the noun
tains will provoke ridicule instead of praise.
Why should they flee to the mountains
They are prosperous and well-governed under
the rule of a country which is at least as near
to them in blood and in all material interests
as Italy. The fact that Trieste once belonged
to Venice furnishes no reason why it should
now belong to Italy. AS good claim could
be made 70 Cyprus, or to any of the old pos
sessions of Genoa. Unless Italy claims the
exclusive possession of the Adriatic she has
no reasonable pretext to extend her jurisdic-
tion to its further shores; and claim of that
nature can only command the sympathetic
support of Italians. Nor is the movement
for the possession of part of the Tyrol
worthier of praise. The Tyrol Is essentially
German, and has more than once taken up
arms in defense of its nationality. Even in
its Southern portion which Italy covets not
more than third of the inhabitants are Ital-
ians. The agitation to which Garibaldi lends
tion for the liberation of misgoverned or dis
contented peoples; it is manifestation of the
love Of dominion which possesses the Italian
as it does other races. Did this revolutionary
movement have for its object the regaining of
Nice, the cradle Of the Savoyard race, terri
tory distinctively italian, it might command
our sympathies.


| There is no reason moreover to believe that
| the annexation of Trieste and the Southern
| Tyrol is greatly desired by the Italian people.
The agitation is solely due to the old parti-
sans of Garibaldi who dislike piping times ol
| peace, and to few democratic enthusiasts ol
the school of Mazzini. 1t is part of the
| creed of these men to hate Austria hatred
for which they certainly have good reason
and it is her humiliation quite as much as the
advancement of Italy that they seek. The
people generally appear to take little interest
in them or their objects. The Government,
certainly gives them no encouragement. 1t


has from the first taken an admirable course.


allowing the greatest freedom of discussion


and attempting to place no restrictions upon


expression of opinion. The liberal and far


sighted policy which distinguished the reign


of the first king of Italy is wisely pursued b!


his successor.
Year: 1878

We do not read anonymous letters and communI
cations The name and address Of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty Of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
municatiOns that are not used.
Year: 1878

THE man who has a gold dollar has so


much property, no matter what stamp is on


the coin. The government stamp to which


the Greenbackers attach so much importance
does not affect its value. That stamp may
be burned off, and the coin melted down,
but the intrinsic value is the same, and it
can be exchanged anywhere for the same
amount of properly. How is it with the
paper dollar? Will that bear the removal
of the Government stamp? Or with that
stamp with 10 purchase anything if the Gov
ernment is dishonest or becomes too poor
to pay its bills? If the Government
should be overthrown or dishonesty re-
fuse to take the currency it has made, the
gold dollar would be just as good, and would
buy just as much. What would be the plight
of the naper dollar under those circum-
would be worthless. That is,
the value of the gold dollar is intrinsic, and
cannot be destroyed. The value OF the paper
dollar depends upon the credit and good faith
0f iss iSS.-S. 10 IL Si.-riy -----4n. and those
who put it out, whether corporations or gov
ernments, are merely running in debt. Yet
that is the Greenback way of getting rich.
Year: 1878

The Burlington Ilawkeye is wise as
we'll as witty. 1t points with pride %
1.-THE glorious fight for honest money" now
being made by the Republican journals
of Iowa. 1t declares that no State in the
Union can show an ADLER discussion of
currency questions on the right side. The
sound thinkers are pouring steady tire
of retutation and argument into the ranks
of the dcmOralized GrccnbackerS, and the
latter are already beginning to lose inter
est in the contest The lIaWkeye culls
from its exchanges a few examples Of the
prompt demolition which awaits paper
fabrication as soon as it has taken shape,
and declares that these are only samples
of what the press is doing in Iowa. The
fuslade goes on the fire is well nouriSh-
ed and the Greenbackers are popped over
at every shot. 1t states that Iowa will
declare for "sound money, a revival Of
commerce, and increased expectation of
her products and an inflow Of people and
of real wealth. 1t adds that there is no
room to doubt the result Of the contest.
"Sound principles will triumph" and the
result will be due, in no small degree, to
the magnificent fight now being made by
the weekly press of Iowa. To which the
Boston Herald responds


This is good news from the West The paper
delusion is but a bubble. 1t has no possibility Of
permanence Its shameful collapse is only ques
tion Of time and not of very long time either
Year: 1878

The Thomaston toll bridge was declared free to
public travel Saturday morning The old sign in
dicatng the rates of toll, which was placed over
the toll house door fftyseven years ago has been
torn down. This relic of the past is gone the
bridge is free and the people say amen.
Year: 1878

"A life full Of good works is the only
way on thy part to answer the mercy OF
God extended to thee. God hath had
mercy on thee and hath saved thee from
thy distresses. The heart that is fullest
OF COED works hath Ia 1t least room for
Sataa's temptations. Every PROMISE in The
Bible is thine to strengthen. quicken and
encourage thy heart BuRyaa.
Year: 1878

The story is told OF IL criminal ''ol,t
west on trial for stealing hog. Tie had
engaged IA clever lawyer to defend HIM,
but The facts were so strong that the law


yer advised his client to confess and throw
himself on the mercy of the Court. This
the client would not do. Never mind
the evidence" said he, you just address
Lhc jury-put it TO them as strong as you


know now Reluctantly, the lawyer did


this, and to his surprise, the prisoner Was
acquitted. The case was so strong that
he could hardly believe this result TO be
due to his own eloquent pleadings. and
curious 10 know just how it was, inter-
viewed the client. II don't understand
it" said he. "Iou undoubtedly took the
pork. The case was plain against you
"Oh, all right" said the other, 1.-The fact
is sinking his voice to whisper, every
lnaD OF the jury had piece of the pork"
Year: 1878

The soldiers of the Union have a proud
history. When the Union was in danger
from the rebellion of the Democratic slave
power, with which the Copperhead leaders
Of the Democratic party in the North SO
closely sympnthized, the Union soldier left
all at the call of his country and met the
rebels in arms What was it that moved
the citizen-sOldier of the free States to leave
his home, his wife and children, and all
that he held dear, the business or profess
sion by which lie won bread for his family,
aud peril life and limb on the battle field?
The answer comes swiftly yelling up from
the heart with peculiar emphasis: The SOL
dicr loved his country with strong aud
sterling love, and went forth when his
country was in danger. to bear aims in her
service and to fight her enemies. lie was
patriot, and he proved it, The grand armies
of the Republic were an evidence OF the
depth and extent Of the spirit of patriotism
which actuated the American citizen of the
free States. He could not endure the thought
that the Union was in danger.


His heart was profoundly stirred with



the reports which came from the slave
States that the owners Of slaves had deter
mined to destroy the Union to provide an
eternal home for slavery on American soil,
when all Chrstendom, in the interests of
humanity and freedom, were combining to
put it down. He could scarcely realize the
blood.thirsty violence which was said to
,,rauan Nyhinl, tn.ly tho liyac nf lnpa1
or drove them out to suffer or starve among
strangers. The reports from the South
which came 10 the ears of the people were
so abhorrent to the minds of Republican
freemen that they could not be believed,
until the evidence showed that they were
too true. As the Northern citizen enlisted
and swelled the ranks of the grand armies
which we're sent to the front ho did not
long remain in doubt Of Southern Demo
cratic character Southern rebel Demo-
Gratis in arms, supported by the immoral
sentiment of the Copperhead leaders OF the
Northern Democracy, demanded tho de-
struction of the Union aud the Confederacy
of the slave States, wherein the fate of the
slave would be n living, enduring hopeless
hell.


The Democratic Southern rebel claimed
to be foreigner, ian alien, aud denounced
the intelligent Northern freeman as "a
mud-sill," who labored for o living, and
was no gentleman. A bread-winner had no
honor in the eyes of Southern rebel, as the
South owned that class of cattle and paid nc
wages. The bond Of the Union was de-
nounccd with blasphemy because the slave
States were bound to the free, which they
abhorred and on the Union soldier, fight
ing to suppress the rebellion, the knowledge
of the actual condition of the South was
forced. Before the war, slavery had pre-,
vented an examination; but the rebellion
Year: 1878

THE arguments advanced by the Hon.
JULIUs CESAR SOCRATES BLACKBURN, of
Kentucky, in campaign speeches nowadays
would be very amusing were it not for the
serious fact that AS chairman of the Demo-
cratic Congressional Campaign Committee
he speaks as one having authority in behalf
Of his party. lie begins these arguments
invariably by declaration that lie has no
apology "inr the record that lies behind u
him which, by the way, is record Of which
no man would have any reason to be espe-
cially proud. Among other things It shows
that BLACKBURN was not only traitor to
his country by going into the Confederate
army, hut also to his State, which never
joined the ConicderaCy. But after this bra
zen faced declaration he invariably proceeds
to arraign the Republican party as RESPONSE
ble for the financial troubles which afllict
the country to-day The decay Of trade,
the destruction of confidence In commercial
circles, the bankruptcy, and all the other
logical results of the secession war, he puts
upon the Republican party with impious
disregard OF the truth. But his eloquent
sophistry Is without avail. When he speaks,
as he did the other day in Michigan, to an
audience of loyal citizens, the impulse is
involuntary to hold him and his fellow
traitors directly and truthhiily responsible
for all the ills Of which he complains Iu
this way he becomes practically a stump
boomerang, and his speeches rebound against
the cause he advocates.
Year: 1878

II 1864, when victory was lowering over
the banners of the Union army the Democ-
racy met in national convention at Chicago
and declared the war failure. Now that
specie payment il about to be accomplished
the same party comes forward with a prop
osition to repeal the resumption act.
Year: 1878

By all means let TALK-A-liEAP BLACK
BURN have full sway in the pending cam.
plign. For every Democratic vote he
makes half Il dozen Republicans will be
confirmed in the idea that it will not do to
permit the Government to pass into the
control Of the uurcpentant rebel Democracy
OF the South. Whenever he declares he has
no apologies TO make for his past record, as
he invariably does upon the stump he in
suits the loyal people of the country who
long ago were educated to the belief that
treason, however odious II may be, is
objectionable when It is boosted Of as Il
thing for which no forgiveness is to be
asked.
Year: 1878

THE Richmond Wing does not seem to
think that the cipher matter presented in
the New York Tribune is very interesting.
The Democrats have but little stomach ior
such food, but great many people are de-
lighted with it.
Year: 1878

The universal agitation Of the temperance
question now going OH in this country and
England recalls an absurd story of one of
those sly y,sanctimonious hypocrites who, while
they pretend to abstain from the use of stimu-
lants, are really quite steady drinkers. This
dialogue gives the three reasons why the
topper declined to partake:


Take something to drink ?" said friend


''No thank you"


"No Why not ?"


''In the first place, because I am secretary
to the temperance society that meets to-day
and | must be consistent In the second
place, this is the anniversary of my fathers
death, and out of respect to him have
promised never to drink on this day. And
in the third place, have just taken some-
thing"
Year: 1878

A curious coincidence is noticeable in the
fnlfilment of the poets wish to di 9 in June
as expressed in the verse of which the fol-
lowing is the opening stanza
I gazed upon the glorious sky,


And the green mountain round,
And thought that when l came to lie


At rest within the ground,


Twere pleasant that in fowery June,
When brooks send up a cheerful tune,


And groves cheerful sound,
The sections hand my grave to make,
The rich, green mountain turfshould break >
Year: 1878

A woman does more hard work in putting
up a clothes line than a man would in
putting up a telegraph line four miles long,
and when we come to consider that she has
to toll without profanity, a new lustre gath
eis about the name of woman, that three
hours lecture at eleven p. m. can never eff
face, and wreathe her brow with-with-


Here followed beautiful page of mingled
pathos and blossoms of rhetoric, but it was
lost by the compositor, and will never come
to light until the sack of the rag picker
yields up its spoil Cincinnati Breakfast
Year: 1878

Nearly every man in the crowd has had
something to say derogatory to the eagle on
the new dollar. We don't mean to say any
thing harsh sgainst the legal-tender bird un-
I'll we've seen him. If our readers want to
hear something real funny on the subject, let
them send us specimen. Ii we don't make
them roar we'll shut up shop. 7a
Year: 1878

A pretty and stylish young lady called in
store the other evening and requested to
see some lavender kids. She was shown a
variety of shades but unable to choose from
so many different shades of color she asked,
(Which of these pair are the lavenderest p,
Year: 1878

THE COST OF ADVERTISING IN AMERICAN
NEWSPAPERS Is TOO HIGH


ASKING PRICES HAVE NOT BEEN REDUCED By
THE BIG PAPERS SINCE THE WAR.


THE AMERICAN NEWSPAPER UNION GIVES ADJ
vERTIsERs MORE CIRCULATION FOR TUE PRICE
THAN PAPERS PRINTED ON ANY OTHER PLAN
CAN AFFORD
Year: 1878

Stock Certificate. Shows how many shares
one has standing in his name on the company 8
books.


Sue. To prosecute in law; to make legal
claim.


Taxes. a levy made upon property for the
support of the government.
Testator-Testatrix man or woman who
leaves a will OF death.


Trustee. One to whom property is ntruste5.
Usury. The excess OF interest taken above
the rate fixed by law.


Waiver. The relinquishment of right to be
released from ones obligations as ndorser on
note.


Will. legal declaration for the disposition
Of ones property after his death.


PROVERBS, NEW AND OLD.
Never sacrifice safety to large expected re-
turns.


Never make loan on importantly.
Never loan borrowing friend more than
you are willing to lose if he can't pay
Never speculate deeper than you are able to
lose il you lose at all.


Never borrow money to speculate with.
Owe no man anything.


Be satisfied with moderate rent to good
tenant.


Keep we'll insured, and watch your policy.
Never consult a man on business who does
not manage we'll his own.


Avoid a second mortgage for fresh loan.
He that maketh haste to be rich Is not wise.
Poverty is no bar to marriage If both parties
will work and save.


The gods help those who help Themselves
men or women.


God promises nothing to ideEess.
A man must ask his wife if ne may be rich.
Little coins, lie little drops of water, will
ill bucket.


AS we sow in temporal affairs we shall reap.
Short settlements make long friendships.
Fortunes are made by earnings and savings.
Money easily gotten is soon spent.
Money earned is money valued.
1t is easier to loosen up good property than
to re-establish it.


In discussing business dlsagreements keep
cool.


Less wisdom. is required to make money than
to keep it securely when made.


THE END.
Year: 1878

Parties expecting to visit the sea shore this
season will be reioIced to learn that they can
borrow money two per cent. below what they
paid last year.


Some folks seem to think if Uncle sam would
Increase the circulation OF his paper that thew
could get it in the same way they get their
home paper. Some folks get their home raper
for nothing.


popular magazine takes pains TO pfcrn
the people where money is made" but doesn't
explain how the people are going to get any OF
1t without offering something OF equal va,ue
in exchange for it. 1t isn't half as pleasant
reading to the man who doesn't like to work.
as Moses Fields speech on the money ques-
ton. 1t suggests no way to amehorate the
distressed condition OF the man who sits day
after day IN t-e hot summers shade. whiting
pine bench in front OF a country store.
There's nothing soothin' in it. at all.


Many good people have much to say about
the prosperity Of the country Just after .be
war, and are anxious to return to those good
old times of plenty of work and money We've
struck 1t. We have touched the philosophers
stone and know how TO 90 IL. We can't have
another four years war to bring It about, but
we can spend month or two burning our
cities and villages and factories. and then bor-
row money and commence rebuilding. Guess
this would bring flush times If anything would.
There would be a lively demand FOR labor, Tor
lumber for mill supplies, for everything-with
good wages and high prices. Times would be
lively, money (borrowed) would be plenty, and
tho good old times OF 1866 would be here
again. True, after a few years pay day would
come and we should all have to lay back and
cuss the bloated bondholders again. but IL is
the present we are looking out for. rot the
uncertain future.-Jim Crax.
Year: 1878

tions recently introduced. To this effsc. some
months ago decision was made by the Fourth
Auditor in the case OF naval officer, whose
name had been restored 10 the register by the
Secretary Of the Navy. The question having
been raised as to the legality Of the secreiary's
action, a resolution vas introduced in the
Senate and referred to the judiciary Commit
tee, calling for an investigation. ~ soon az
this was done, the paymaster OF the navy ward
applied 20 the Fourth Auditor for instructions
IN regard 10 taking up TIE officers accounts
and paying HIM his current monthly pay. The
Auditor replied that if the paymaster pad the
officer any money, the amount would he cheek
ed against him IN settlement Of his accounts.
Il ia admitted that the same ruling applies in
the case Of tho Presidents salary.
Year: 1878

Have you got quarter of cent about your
clothes II you have, you can put il with q
greenback and buy gold dollar The sllver
bill did not "drive all the gold out OF the coup
try" neither did it increase its value to any
tremendous extent.
Year: 1878

Previous TO the adjournment of the
Levy Court on Thursday, that body
voted to pay the Reliance Fire Com
pany $500 towards reimbursing them for
the loss of their horses at Third street
bridge, a few months ago. The facts
of the loss are well known to the public
and it is unnecessary to State them
again.
Year: 1878

the police was found dead in bed this morning
at his residence on PACIFIC Avenue, with his
skull crushed in, by his wife, who woke up az
O'Clock and found that her husband had
been murdered during the night while sleep
ing beside her 1t is believed that both hus-
band and wife were chlocoformed before the
deed was committed. There was no evidence
The uoice are Investigating the case.
Year: 1878

The new commodity known as oleOmarga-
rino has brought fresh suspicious and anxcties.
Honestly bad butter We could easily detect,
through the medium of Mt least two senses
we could smell it and we could taste
it; and usually the vendor mado no ef-
fort to deceive his customer, but acknowledged
with engaging frankness, that if his goods
were cheap, he did not offer them as fiIst-rate.
There were several grades of butter from the
very good to the very bad, and buyers took
that which they liked and were able to pay
for. 1t is true they did not always keep it,
but sometimes sent back the obnoxious tirkin,
with causto written criticism, and request