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Year: 1874

REPREsESTAnyEs.-Count Offices generally
have no political significance, and it Is not so i'm
portant matter to carry them all. But there Is
political significance and power in the Legisla-
ture, and the Republicans should hold fast to
that. In manipulating the Peoples Convention
in this County, the Democrats have so managed
il as to secure Democratic nominees in every
District. Doniphan County does not want to be
represented by three Democrats in the House.
They are all excellent men, we admit; but on all
political questions, they would always be found
voting against the interests and measures of the
Republican party.


Important subjects of legislation will be mp,
next Winter, in which the Republican party will
be interested. Democrats are not the men to
entrust with it. Judging from the past, there
may be two or three United States Senators to
elect We do not want Democratic Senators for
Kansas There will be State Printer to elect,
1--WE shall not be a candidate,) and We do not
want to put Democrat in that place, to build
up Democratic organ off of the emoluments OF
the office, and disseminate poison at the expense
of the Treasury of Republican State.


The Democracy will try all imaginable lodges,
yielding everything else, to secure majority IN
the Legislature. Republicans, see to it that they
do not accomplish their end
Year: 1874

~ 1t is significant, that in eight out of every
ten Of the Representative Districts in the State,
the Reform" Conventions manage to nominate
out-and-out Democrats for the Legislature.
Again we warn the Republicans to look to this
matter, and circumvent the nice little game that
is being set up them.
Year: 1874

n Bng-eys's last paper, the Brown County
.sdusoate, is pretty much filed with the Chief
The paper has taken a new shape, whereby very
nearly the whole of it is printed away from home
But in all the various shapes it assumes it never
takes the shape of twenty dollar bill.
Year: 1874

into the newer States and territories,
and they in turn will look back with
reproach upon our failure to check,
when we had the power, their rapa.
cious greed. What if Wall street brok-
ers and Scotch capitalists do class the
farmers with communists and brigands,
it matters not to us. Where principle is
involved, it is strange if farming com.
munity that has contributed some
$l2,O00,O00 to the aid of these zoads
from which they have never derived
one cent ofincome and paying interest
at the rate Of ten per cent. per annum
on the same, have no rights to be con-
sidcred in common with eastern or for
eigo capitalists. The tide is in our
favor and five pull together regardless
cfpolitical progue or party fealty we
shall save the bankruptcy of the agri-
cultural interest and with them the
prosperity Of all other interests; if not,
we shall be found upon the beach of
our own imbecility at low tide miser.
able wreck of what might have been a
happy prosperous commonwealth.
Year: 1874

of the very crime for which he has now
been exposed to the scorn and pity of
the world. l know we'll enough how
his own thoughts have bowed him in
agony to the dust; and this is enough.
Wherefore; in contemplating my empty
house, my scattered children, anu my
broken home, / thank Heaven that |
am spared the pang Of this mans re-
morse for having wrought ruin which
not even Almighty God can repair
Year: 1874

uro csneral stock speculation was weak TO-DAY
xna onened to per cont below the closing official


Of last night but until the First Board there
.as no very material change in prices After the
,al. a demonstration was made against the active
,neoialties notably Lake Shore which broke down
prces al over the list from half point to above
per cent the downward speculation being helped on
hy report from Washington that Senator Sumner
would soon introduce into the Senate resolution
60 fund the $26,00O,0OO issued IN excess of the
amount authorized by law. This was calculated to
weaken al securities, and comes in time to assist
the great leaders Of the market in their alleged
present movement for lower prices. The announce
meut of sale at public auction of 81, 100000 Lake
Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company
Second Mortgage per cent bonds next Tuesday
was in many quarters regarded as indicating va
oanoy in the Company's treasury TO be filed. and
tins served 10 swell the ranks Of the sellers Of the
market, who have predominated for this week.
2neTe are stories floating around the street. which
"a some extent are sustained by the course OF the
market for the past few days. TO the effect that there
IL scheme on foot originated by some of the
shrewd operators and heavy capitalists of Wall-st
who are in league with very high officials in WASH
ingtOD If not with Congress itself to depress the
stock market temporarily in order to
take full advantage of whatever benefit
may be derived from the final action Of
Congress in the way of initiating the currency.
Those who claim and perhaps with good reason to
understand the views of the Administration appear
10 be entirely confident that imitation is foregone
conclusion and that the positive demonstration oi
that policy is only matter of time They claim
that both financially and politically expansion Is
necessity for the reasons that the present system OF
taxation. as business runs, win not furnish an ade-
quate revenue to meet the requirements OF the
Treasury; that the party in power fear the
political effect of additional taxation, and
that they feel the necessity of sustaining
the Secretary of the Treasury in his un-
authorized issue Of what he calls his S4lOOOOCO re-
serve. There was quite a large business to-day IN
the general list of stocks, and the market closed
weak, the decline Of the day on the leading stocks
being from to /. per cent as follows Harlem, d;
n Y Central Erie Ohio and Mississippi, and Han
nibal and ST. Joseph. each. 6 Lake Shore and Pacific
Mail, each. Rock Island and c., c. and C.. each.
] Union Pacific Z Wabash and Western Union
Telegraph. each, l.. North estern, Is and St. Paul,
]. per cent. The opening, highest lowest and clos
ing prices Of active stocks sold to-day were as fol-
lows:
Year: 1874

The money market has been easy, with and per
cent as the ruling rates, and idle balances Offering
at at the close the demand being restricted
because OF the bearish turn of the Stock Exchange.
Prime mercantile paper moves freely at TO g..


United States bonds more active, but lower
as gold took on a lower basis We annex closing
street 0uOtItiOnS:
Year: 1874

We buy and sell GOVERNMENT Bonds and GOLD
at current market rates; buy Gold Coupons; buy
and sell Stocks and Bonds at the Stock Exchange
on Commission for cash; receive Deposits and
allow interest ut the rate Of four per cent; make
Collections. and transact q general Banking and
Financial business.


We also deal in the CENTRAL PACIFIC and WEST
I.RN PACIFIC GOLD BONDS which, at present pnces,
arc very desirable for investment


We are also selling the CENTRAL Pacific GOLD
Six PER CENT LAND BoNDs at IS and accrued in
tcrest


The continued scarcity Of Government Bonds with
steadily advancing prices, is increasing the demand
for the best class of Railroad Securities for invest
mont at current rates. FISK q HATCH
Year: 1874

We unite with the Oregontan in ask
ing our Legislators to do something
toward letting Congress know the
exact position of our farmers in the
Willamette Valley, and how small an
amount would be required to make
the river navigable nearly the whole
year round. 1t is a subject in which
the largest agricultural community in
the State is directly interested. The
amount necessary, says that journal,
to open the Willamette would be saved
to the farmers in single year. and
the amount necessary to be expended
afterwards to remove new distractions
would be but the merest trifie. Let
all the facts be set forth in detail in a
memorial to Congress and with this
weight of evi1ence to aid them, our
representatives there may be enabled
to secure the much needed material
nid
Year: 1874

CHAMPION CHURN.-The latest in
vention for the manufacture of butter
is the Reversible Champion Churn. oil
exhibition at the late County Fair. 1t
possesses many advantages over any
churn we have seen; it is very simple,
easily handled. child of twelve years
being able to turn milk or cream into
butter i'm from three to fifteen minutes.
Owing to its cheapness, durability,
the character of its work. and the gem
eral economy in its use. we predict for
this churn bfg run. Nfessrs. Grad
wohl q Layton own the patent for this
county. and will soon commence their
manufacture. Call at t.Gradwohl's and
examine them.
Year: 1874

On. the 9th instant, Gov. Grover
sent message to the Senate announc-
ing that he had.approved the follow
ing acts:


An act to repeal am act to protect
litigants.


An act to repeal an act creating the
Office OF Assistant Treasurer.


An act to repeal an act to provide
for State Board OF Equalization.


An act fixing times Of holding
County Courts in Union county.


An act to pay mileage and per diem
of members of the Legislature.


An act to amend the charter OF
Eugene City.
Year: 1874

FIRST PREMIUM ON FLOUR.-The
Lebanon Mills xxx flour took the
first premium at the Linn County
Fair last week. This is one of the
best mills in the State, and is fast
building up a reputation for doing
first class work. The proprietors,
Elkins Bros. have been at great ex-
pense during the season in putting up
new and improved machinery, and are
determined to keep the mill up to the
highest standard i'm the future.
Year: 1874

GONE EAsT.-Judge J. II. Baber
left this city for the States on Tues
days train. The Judge has been a
resident of Linn county for many
years, and being an excellent business
man. of frugal and Industrious habits.
accumulated a snug little fortune. He
owned and cultivated one of the best
little farms in the county, and until
the death of his amiable wife. had no
thought of leaving the place which had
been his home so long. Her death
left him without kith or kin in Oregon,
and he determined to visit once more
the home of his youth-Old Virginia.
His. numerous friends in Linn county
wish him ahappy and pleasant journey
to the old homestead, and that health
and prosperity may follow him wher--
ever he may cast his lot.
Year: 1874

A retired clergyman sends us an ac-
count of little affair that happened in
his place. 1t appears that there was q
young woman, fine, spirited girl, en-
gagged at a washtub opposite an open
door. Just behind her was young man,
asis generally the case, and in the yard
was an old buck that was allowed the
freedom of the premises, which was not
always the case, We are glad to say.
Well, this buck came up to the door
and looked in, and the young man, go
ing close behind the young woman,
pointed his finger straight at the buck,
and the old fellow recognizing at once
the pressing character Of this mute in
vitation, put down his head and dashed
forward, and the miserable man stepped
one side and fed; the young woman,
all unconscious of the arrangement, re-
ceived the awful shock without warning,
and passed over the tub; the air for an
instant appeared to be full Of slippers
and wet clothes and soap and hot water
and suds. The next minute the goat
came flying out of the door at q dread.
full speed, bald the whole length Of the
spine, and with wild look in his eye
And for an hour afterward he stood
back of the barn scratching his chin
and trying to recall all the circum
stances of the unfortunate affair.
Year: 1874

The iScientifc american gives some par
ticulars about newly-invented horse
shee, designed to supersede iron shoes,
and to remedy cracked or contracted
hoofs. 1t may be shortly described as
an India Rubber overshoe for horses. It
is made and lined in precisely the same
manner as the articles of apparel worn
by the human race. The sole Is made
thick, and is roughened to prevent slip
ping. The devise is easily removed from
or put on the hoof and hence, while
standing in the stall or turned out to
pasture, the horse may be left barefoot.
In winter time the covering serves ms .
protection against illness due to the COM
mon practice Of mingling salt with ice
and snow In city streets, while the rough
ened surface of the rubber beneath serves
10 give the animal foothold in slippery
weather. Their cost is one-third more
than iron shoes, but their durability Is
great. They have been successfully
used for some time past.
Year: 1874

He came into the office from the back
way. He had been with us three or four
times before, and knew how to reach the
heart of the Office. without taking the
front entrance. He is perfect type
setter. Can set any copy we place in his
hand. If necessary, he can set music or
Greek. He was in the Mexican War.
Has worked in every city from Portland
to San Antonia. Has set Greely's man.
uscript, but does not banker after that
kind of writing. Was blown up on the
Sultana, and foated half day in the
Mississippi on a cotton bale. He has
tramped for thirty years. Has been pur-
ser's clerk in the Navy, and eaten oranges
in Sorrento. Was '49'r, and dug gold
in pay dirt on the Sacramento. Worked
on the old National Intelligencer, for
Gales & Seaton. Being questioned why
he " tramped" f" instead of working in one
place -"Did not know why-got in a
place to work, and thought he should
never leave, but the next day would
light out" Is consistent member OF
the Union, but never stays long enough
in any one place to hold case. He was
in the three months service, and then in
for three years or during the war. He
wears his shirt and stockings until they
are dirty, and then throws them away
can not stop long enough in one place
to have them washed. He is q walking
compilation of the census: knows the size
of almost every town in the Union that
has printing-office in it. Has slept in
barns and on the Office floors three times
to once i'm bed. Has walked from New
York to Cincinnati ten times, besides
numerous divergences on the trips He
does not get drunk very often, is an ex.
ceedingly Interesting and intelligent man
to talk with. Poor fellow! a coroner
will set on him some time, and the town.
ship he happens to be found dead in will
have to pay for burying him.--AshtaJuto
Sentinel.
Year: 1874

Huzza for old Merry King Christmas!


All hail to the jovial king!
In giving old Christmas a welcome,


Let's fill up our glasses and sing.
Huzza for old Merry King Christmas
There's Joy In his crown Of green holly


We love the bright berries Of red;
And he driveth away melancholy


Then hail TO his holly-crown'd head.
Huzza for old Merry King Christmas!


All hail TO the jovial king
In giving old Christmas welcome,


Let's fill up our glasses and sing. Il
He brings with him life's greatest treasures,
In happiness, peace, and goodwill;
And from out his o'erfiowing measures,


Our goblets right brimming Wen fill.
Huzzal for old Merry King Christmasl
He rallies such forces TO mingle


In song, I'm the dance, and good cheer
Let glasses In harmony jingle,
To Christmas, the king OF the year!
Huzza for old Merry King Christmas!


All hail TO the jovial king
In giving old Christmas welcome,


Let's fill up our glasses and sing.
No matter how humble the dwelling,


lie gladdens each home with smile;
And hearts with delight are all swelling
To greet him In time-honor'd style.
Huzzal for old Merry King Christmas,
Let mirth reign supreme while he's with us
May charity flow while he's here.
There's none like King Christmas can give us
The one happy time OF the year.
Huzza for old Merry King Christmas!
All hail to the jovial king
In giving old Christmas welcome,


Let's fill up our glasses and sing
Let customs of old be prevailing,


When mobiles sat down with the poor,
When, as equals, each other were hailiDg
The birth of the Lowly and Pure.
Huzza for old Merry King Christmas!
Let those who have plenty be giving
A portion the needy to cheer.
Then may all in friendship be living
Throughout this glad time Of the year!
Huzza for old Merry King Christmas!
All hail TO the jovial king
In giving old Christmas welcome,


Let's fill up our glasses and sing.
Year: 1874

The Diamond State Band of this town. has
made IN engagement to participate in the 4th of
July celebration at Dover next week. Their
handsome new uniforms will be completed by
that time. They will also furnish the string
music for the hop in the evening. The well de-
served reputation of this band is rapidly extend
ing all over the Peninsula, and their excellent
music is meeting with the appreciation it merits
On Thursday evening they went to Cambridge,
Nd, to play at hop given in that town.


We understand the members contemplate
holding a Raspberry Festival for the benefit of
the band about the 9th of July, in the Academy
Grove.
Year: 1874

The large lamp that hung in the reading room
of the Middletown Hotel exploded on Tuesday
night just as the house was being closed. The
oil was scattered in all directions, and taking
fire. the whole room was soon in blaze. Ow-
ing to the presence of mind of TWO gentlemen the
fire was smoihered out before much damage was
done, further than scorching the counter.
Year: 1874

On the morning of his drowning, officer Wirt's
wife tried to persuade him from going fishing,
when he took from his finger his gold ring, and
placing it upon hers, told her TO wear it until
his return and that he would not be gone long
When he was leaving his residence, his dog, a
fine animal, caught him by the pant leg, IAN act
I've MAS never known to do b fore) when he
drove him off and as he started off the dog
seized him by the leg again, and could not he
driven off, seemingly trying to prevent his mas
ter from leaving home, when Mr.. Writ to get
clear of him, took his revolver from ais pocket
and shot aim-C Chronicle.
Year: 1874

Hay, wheat and oats harvest threaten to come
pretty much all together this year. The hay
crop, and that one of the heaviest ever gathered,
is scarcely in before !" the wheat is ripe and ready
to fall, and the farmer must turn his atten ton
to it. Some have already commenced, and next
week will find them all at it. The hot weather
of this week did the business.
Year: 1874

Every instinct of humanity or de
cency must shrink back to think of
one who will permit his brains to be
deliberately stolen from him while in
his hands he holds the scales of ius.
tice, and while from his tongue should
come forth utterances of wisdom and
truth. 1t is shame, and if for no
other reason under heaven, we ought
to adopt our new Constitution in Or
der to save at least that clause in it.


CONCLUSION.


Let us arise, friends, in our strength
and in our might, and call upon the
people as they love Christianity, as
they love civilization, rs they love
the right, as they would avert the
miseries and calamities of the domes-
tic impOverishment, as they would
preserve our eseutcheon, and aid in
the prevention of crime and all the
dire consequences that would flow
from an expression of public opinion
in favor of error, and let US cast
majority vote against the license
clause, and there will be no danger
of these fearful consequences. Great
applause. Should a majority ex-
preston be given in favor of license,
welding its club over the legislation
of the State, its temperance, its tenn
perance reform and its temperance re
formers will be swept was gong
to say into oblivion. But no, not into
oblivion, for they will rise again and
seize upon their banner, and lifting it
from the dust will fling it in the face
of the foe, and if not victorious in
this generation, will continue through
the next and the next, fighting on
and fighting ever, until, in defiance of
license and license clauses, the will
and the power and the glory of Al
mighty God will be vindicated in the
wisdom and power and virtue of an
Ohio General Assembly that will
bring good out of evil. Great Ap-
plause.
Year: 1874

Jones and his wife sitting in utter
wretchedness by the fire. They were
both sick from grief, and unable to
move out of the house. Kitty they
had given up for buried under some
snow mound. They would find her
when spring should come. and melt
the snow cover off,
When the exhausted Burton came
in with his bundle of buffalo skins,
they looked at him with amazement.
But when he opened it and let out
little Kitty, and said


Here, Jones, is this yer kittenY
Mrs. Jones couldn't think of any
thing better than to scream.


And Jones got up and took his old
partners hand and said, Burton, old
fellowm and then chOked up and sat
down, and cried helplessly.


And Burton said, "Jones, Gle fel-
low, you may have that forty acre
patch. 1t come mighty nigh maxim
me the murderer of that little Kitty's
father"


'No! you shall take it yourself"
cried Jones, 'if have to go to law
to make you.''


And Jones actually decided his in
terest in the forty acres to Burton.
But Burton transferred it all to Kitty.


That is why this part of Newton is
called "Kitty's Forty"
Year: 1874

Nature struggles hard to make up
any defects in the senses, and she
gives to the blind certain power to
see when the eyes give no help. A
blind man says:


"Whether within a house, in the
open air, whether walking or stand
ing still, / can tell, though quite
blind, when am opposite an object,
and can perceive whether it be tall or
short, slender or bulky. l can also
detect whether it be solitary object
or continuous fence, whether it be
a close fence or composed of open
rails, and often whether it be a
wooden fence, brick or stone wall,
or a quickest hedge. l cannot
usually perceive objects if much
lower than my shoulders, but some
times very low objects can be detect
ed. This may depend on the nature
of the objects, or of some abnormal
state of the atmosphere. The cur
rents of air can have nothing to dol
with this power, as the state OF the|
wind does not directly affect it; theI
sense of hearing has nothing to do
with it, as when the snow lies thick
on the ground objects are more dis
tinct, although the foot fall cannot be
heard. l seem to perceive objects
through the skin of my face, and to
have the impressions directly trans
mItted to the brain. The only part
of my body possessing this power is
my face; this have ascertained by
suitable experiments. Stopping my
ears does not interfere with it, but
covering my face with thick veil
destroys it altogether. None of the
five senses have anything to do with
the existence of this power, and the
circumstances above-named induce
me to call this unrecognized sense by
the name of Facial Perception