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Year: 1874

LETTER FROM THE MASTER OF THE Ma
TIoNAL GRANGE.-I have just laid down
the Prairie Farmer of the Sd inst, after
careful perusal Of the leading article,
Farmers Not Communists. In be-
half of the farmers of the country, and
especially the Patrons of Husbandry,
wish to thank you for saying OF us,
They tolerate no incidence" "They
abhor anarchy" "Their first training
is in the ways Of industry, honesty, So
briefly" They organize, not for wrong
and violence, but for Justice" "They
join in no cry Of Bread or blood"


There is no class of our citizens who
have more abiding interest in the per-
manence and integrity of the govern
ment who would suffer more by reign
of anarchy, than we who own the soil
and till it.


We live in a republic and we fully uu-
derstand that Republican form of gov
ernment, rests on the idea that the peo-
pie are honest, ard that their average
Judgment sound. We have an abiding
faith that this Republican idea is cor
rect, and that the laws will be reflex of
this honesty of purpose and soundness
of judgment. We deem it the duty of
every citizen to express his view at the
ballot-box, and for all to legally submit
TO the Judgment of the majority. Only
thus can republic stand. If laws seem
unjust or oppressive talk about them,
ventilate them, expose their injustice
and doubt not that the sovereign people
will be just. just now the farmers must
deeply feel the injustice of certain laws.
We clearly see where they deprive labor
of its just reward. We see how they
hold up the strong at the expense of the
weak. We have organized to place
grievances before the American people,
and expect to receive ample justice un,
der the law.


We will be obedient to the laws, and
and We have determined the laws shall
be made just to us. Whatever class of
men seek to redress real or imaginary
wrongs in this republic, by violence,
may rest assured they will find the Pat
rons of Husbandry arrayed in solid
phalanx on the side of law and order.


Those papers which, by " Nasty car
toons, depict us as weakening enter
prisss by deeds of violence, only show
their own dense isnor nee or exhibit |
their hostility, Their advocacy of $780, |
600 presidential and 81, 500 congression-
al salaries indicate that they fail to COM
prehend the great movement that looks
to return to habits Of economy and re-
publican simplicity.


Misrepresentation and ridicule from
such sources only deepen our convic-
tions that reform is sneeded, and inspires
us with renewed determination to seek
it in way provided for American Far
mers. DUDLEY W. ADAMS.


Waukon, Iowa, Jan. 8th.
Year: 1874

SNoQuALNIE. March 80, 1871.


Mr.. ED1ToR.-I have just returned
home from the Yakima, by the Snoquala
mie pass. was asked many times in
the Yakima what the people of Seattle
would do towards making a good wagon
road, that is. road which heavy freight
wagons could pass over, to the summit.
I talked with quite number on this
subject, and they all want to go the Sound
to do their trading. They say that they
are not able to build railroad, but are
able and willing to make wagon load
to the summit of the mountains, if the
Sound people will meet them there
They are divided on the pass; the peo-
pie of lower Yakima want to go by the
Matches pass, those of the Kittitas are
in favor OF the Snoqualmie pass. They
will do some work the present season
towards the Sound. as they are sick Of
the O.S.N. Co. The farmers are all busy
putting in their crops. The weather is
fine and the grass green.


The miners on Swak have not yet
struck paying ground. They have sunk
to the bed rock in several places but
found no paying aiggings. There are
quite a number working on the bars Of
the Yakima and Tenewas rivers.


It is very difficult for strangers to find
their way through the mountains, as the
snow is over all the land marks. 1t is
not safe for strangers to attempt to cross
at present. I met three travellers who
had hard work to find their way. though
they had been over before.


Respectfully, t<A


JOSEPH FARES.
Year: 1874

When Napoleon the Great died
at st. Helena, an English physician
TOOK charge Of his heart, deposit
ting in a silver basin flld with
water. Two tapers burned near it.
but the custodian felt nervously am.
xious while watching it through the
night. and did not sleep. In the
silence of midnight he heard a rust
ling sound, then plunge into the
water, and rebound on the floor
all occurring with the quickness Of
thought. He sprang from his bed
to see an enormous rat dragging the
precious relic to his hole A mo-
ment more and the heart which had
been too vast in its ambition to be
satisfied with the sovereignty of
Europe would have been
more degraded than the dust of
Imperial Cesar.
Year: 1874

| To the Editor of the Morristown Gazette:


Il have been thinking for sometime
OF giving to the public through your
most excellent paper a few thoughts
upon the important subject of our
State debt. with the view of secur-
ing the adoption by our next Legis-
lature of such measures as will have
an ameliorating influence upon the
oppressed condition of the taxpayer.
And as a basis [ have thought of
propounding a series of questions to
be resp onded to, by such as feel a
deep interest in this matter. But
since preparing such list of ques-
tiOns notice a lengthy letter of
Co. o. c. King in your issue of this
week, which, for the most part, 1
most heartily endorse. But beliey-
ing that these questions may tend to
awaken thought in the mind of the
voter and taxpayer, 1 here give
them: III


Is it honesty or fair-dealing, to
say the least of it. to require the
Taxpayers Of the State to pay the
face value of our outstanding Bonds
which were issued during the elnset-
tied condition of affairs just after the





late war and purchased at from Scots
to 60cts on the dollar? Would it be
right or just to pay the holders of
these bonds more than what they
cost there with interest?


Could this be said to be repudia-
tion in any sense? Do We not all
spurn reputation, or anything
smelling of it! Were not parties
forbidden to purchase these bonds
at less than their face value? Do
not the several Acts, under which
these bonds were assured, declare
that the said bonds shall in no case
be sold or exchanged at less than
their par value p Are not these
questions of vital interest to every
taxpayer? And will not some one
answer them? More anon.


~ trt TAx-PAYER.
Year: 1874

On yesterday morning the ladies
entered the saloon as usual, but
were soon requested to leave. AS
they did not get out as soon as de-
sired, Mr.. Gass, we are told. tried
to assist them in a slightly rude
manner. lie became terribly excl
ted, and as he suffers from heart
disease, he was forced to take his
bed short time afterwards to cool
down somewhat.
Year: 1874

James Cooper, steward of the schooner Alta
yeia living at Pier g. East River, made four efforts to
commit suicide yesterday. Cooper shipped on the
vessel which trades between this port and the West
Indies. He gave permission to his wife to draw por-
ton Of his pay When the vessel reached this port he
found that wife had drawn all OF his pay and she
refused 10 give him any. This so afectod him that
he said TO some OF his shipmates that he was
tired OF life. He returned to tho ship md took
two ounces OF laudanum. This did not pro-
duce the desired effect. and he then procured
a revolver, and placing the muzzle to his right
ear rod tho ball apparently produced no special coo


lie placed the pistol 10 his left ear and discharged


second barrel, tho bail passng downward throngb his
law into his mouth He tired third shot into his rixht
aar aud tls had tho eapct VI prodriIng nsenub LV'
Year: 1874

The Civilian ably answers some surface
arguments of the Picayune in favor of
duelling. "There are exceptions to all
general rules" While the weight of
public sentiment is undoubtedly against
the practice of the "Code," yet there are
certain circumstances under which it
would be crime against society, not to
fight. II it is right for nations to settle
their difficulties by an appeal to arms, we
cannot see why individuals should not do
it. Either this is right or the "Quaker
policy" is correct.
Year: 1874

The News has been told how single
heifer has produced herds of some hun
dreds of cattle, but the calculation has
been made on paper only, and the News
gives such calculations very wide mar
gin. In fact, that paper is not gullible.
We have heard how several hundred mil
lions of people have been produced by a
single woman, but then we suppose that
sprightly journal will dispute it, as it is
only a paper statement.
Year: 1874

TThe following exquisite ballad was published owe
IN anonymous signature in a London paper;
It's sailing am at the dawn of the day,
To my brother that's over the sea
But its little III care for life anywhere,
For it's breaking my heart Will be
But a treasure Fl take for old Irelands sake,
That I'll prize all belong sing above
It's handful of earth from the land OF my birth,
From the heart o the land that love.
And wont the poor Lad in his exile be glad,
When he sees the brave present bFiugs
And won't there be flowers from this treasure of


OErS.


In the warmth of the beautiful spring!
0eh. Erin. maehree though its partiu' we De,
Its blessing FH leave on your shore,
And your IuOuutains and streams will see in my


dreams


Till cross TO my country once more.
Year: 1874




SAN FRANCISCO, August 22.-There
was better tone and general i'm
provement in mining stocks to-day.
Henry Henry has been arrested in
San Jose for forgery, alleged to have
been committed here with intent to
defraud Mrs. Lundam.


There is an immense crowd at the
Fair tonight. To-day portion of
the machinery was put in motion but
not half of it is in running order.
Many of the departments are yet UNI
filled, but the work goes on night and
day.


The receipts of the Industrial Fair
Exhibition have amounted to Sl2,-
600.


There will be grand billiard tour
nament this evening between Per-
kins, Champion and Kraker.


Weather clear and warm, but there
is thick fog outside.


The stock market, so far as street
operations are concerned, is not as
well sustained as yesterday.


1t is expected the Supreme Court
will decide as to the constitutionality
of the Local Option law sometime to-
day.


There is very large number Of Wis
itors in the city for the purpose of at
Year: 1874

Anticipated.


STOCKTON, August 22.-The officers
Of the San Joaquin Agricultural So
ciety are making arrangements for the
construction Of new grand stand at
the Agricultural Park, which Is to be
completed by the Goth of September,
on which date the Fair commences.
The track has been greatly improved
at large expense to the Society.
The speed programme is an excellent
and liberal one. Every effort is being
made to make the Fourteenth Annual
Fair of the Society one of the most
successful ever held In this district.
Year: 1874

THE REPUBLICAN PARTY DOOMED.
The Editor of the Republican fairly
,, groans in agony over the inefficiency


Of the Radical party. Hear his awful


prediction, should Congress not issue


more greenbacks


A Word of Warning!


The result of the elections in the


different States should exert an indu-


cnce on the legislation Of Congress at


Its coming session. II something is
not done to improve the business OF
the country, the Democrats will elect
the next President as sure as the sun


shall rise and set ON the first Tuesday
in November, 1876. Men cannot live
without employment, and when times


are dull they hold that any change


will be for the better. 1t is idle to tell


them that sound financial policy re-
quires return to specie payment, or
that the initiation of the currency will
only put off the evil day for time !;


that revulsion, failure and prostration


of trade will eventually follow all such
expedients. They must have bread
to-day for themselves and families,
and they are for any measure that
will insure immediate employment,
without regard to the influence likely
to be exerted on the trade OF next
year or that of the year thereafter.
They are measurable right, us it is an
old axiom that Sufficient to the day
is the evil thereof"


Congress should do something to


put the wheels of industry in motion.
it is worse than idle to refuse to act.
II they hesitate the party is doomed.


We are not sufficiently conversant


with legislation to say exactly what


should be done, but we do know that


en- terprise is languishing and the


wheels of industry move very slug


gishly. The great want of the times


seems to be more money. Good mort


cages sell at discount of ten or


twelve per cent. and loans on real es-


tate cannot be procured without the


payment of bonus of Ike amount.


This should not be the case. If the


government could pay OF its bonds to


the amount OF 500, O,O00, 900, or more,
by the issue of greenbacks, the inilu-
cnce would be felt from one end OF the
country TO the other, and the cry OF
hard times would soon cease. Wcmust


have greenbacks as additional proteo
ton to certain industries, the endorse
ment of the bonds of the Northern
Pacific Railroad, or the development
of a grand system of internal improve


ment, or the party must pass oct OF
place and power.
Year: 1874

Grant has sought quarrel with General
Sherman, simply because the latter would
not give Fred Grant an appointment tn at
would permit him to reside permanently at
Washington; family first, and the people
afterwards.
Year: 1874

A darkey was once attempting
to steal goose, but a dog raised
an objection, and Sambo retired
The next night, during thunder
shower, he attempted it again, and
just as he was on the point of get
ting away with his fowl the light
ming struck close by, and the noise
nearly frightened the fellow to death.
Dropping the goose he started away
muttering, "Peers to me der um a
mighty lot Of fuss made bout a
common goose
Year: 1874

it often happens that after, both
vegetables and flowers, are set out.


the weather comes on dry and hot,
and unless they are watered they
perish, or seeds, that had been plant,
ed would fail to germinatc, or if
they started at all would dry up and
be lost. Under such circumstances
it is better to supply water artilici
ally; but it will be well in doing it
to observe certain things: 1t is al-
ways better to have the water the
same temperature as the air, and al
ways better to use rain water in
preference to well water. Wenever
advise the use of cold water from
the well on plants, especially when
the sun is hot upon them. The very
best time, OF course, is to water
them just at night, and thus let the
b'th'S nav tlC DtlIcIlU VI UHC VIZ
ter through the night. 1t is all
ways better to give them a good
soaking, if anything is done. Many
water a little, just sprinkle the top
of the ground, and really do the
plants or seeds little or no good.
Watering once begun must be con
tinued, if the weather holds dry.
1t is expensive to water, and it
should only be rcsOrted to when the
loss that would ensue by the fail ure
to water would be greater than the
cost to do the work. With the flow
er garden we make an exception, for
we believe in looking after the beau
tiful flowers, to some extent at least,
cost what it will.
Year: 1874

Everybody is wondering why the BAZAAR
is selling their goods so cheap. The reason is
mer goods to make room for the immense
stock of Fall and Winter goods which they
will soon receive.
Year: 1874

count OF the city. Tho plaintiff claims, under the
"Taxpayers Act'' Of 1872, that he has the same
night to maintain this action as the city hsd and
mat the banks were legally liable to pay interest
on deposits OF city and county moneys under the
express agreement made by them In 1867 with the
then Chamberlain and that that interest was an
Incident 20 the principal and belongs and should
be credited to the accounts OF the City and county
and not kept In q separate account and that the
Chamberlain, q public onicer, could not be per-
OF The city. Judge Van Brunt, at the close OF the
argument, tooK the papers, reserving MS de-
cisfOD.
Year: 1874

The Springfield Record, the Shelby
ciILe Commercial, the Slceetsrgter Enter
prise and the McMiRariHs Ne1r Era
favor a meeting Of the Democratic and
Conservative editors Of the State IN
this city at some early day, to secure
well directed and united effort among
them IN the coming State canvass, and
the last named paper suggests that the
conference be held Aug. Is, the day
before the State Convention. 1t also
lSoposes that leach editor IN the State
favoring such a meeting address Mr..
Harry Heiss, Nashville, Tenn, a letter
setting forth that fact, and requesting
him to call such a meeting whenever he
is satisfied that it is the wish Of the
majority Of the editors OF the State.


The object sought to be ac-
complished is commendable and
eminently dersirable-the intelli-
gent cooperation of the entire
Democratic and Conservative press.
The day proposed is set, no doubt, with
4 view u giving each editor the benefit
Of full knowledge OF the workings of
the Convention. and free interchange
Of opinions with the peoples repre-
sen:atives. We shall heartily partici-
nate in such an editorial meeting,
if a majority of our coHtreTes
so decide. Yet we are free to say that,
under all the circumstances, we DO not
think there is any urgent necessity for
1t. We have told the people so much
about Radical rings, that they begin to
suspect rings where there are none
here in Tennessee. An editorial meet
ing, on the very eve Of the State
Convention, might be regarded
with jealousy and distrUst The
popular mind attributes to om
profession a procIivity and ca
pacity for slate making which 1t doei
not possess. There might arise cry
against an editorial ring which woulC
impair our own normal influence, anC
possibly reflect on the State COnven
ton itself. We would, if possible
hold ourselves above suspicion.


As we take it, the people are nov
thoroughly aroused. We expect t
witness a State Convention fully an,
truly representative Of the people. B.
The results of that convention the pres
must stand firm as well as the people
We think the course to be pursued vii
De plain enough to every honest editor


such are our views frankly express
ed. Yet, if such an editorial meetlns
I,n determined on, much good may b
Elected. and we will contribute ou
.,gota toward making It's action fei
throughout the campaign.
Year: 1874

Too MUCH TEMPERANCE.--Our friends !.
have frequently cautioned US against too much q
temperance in the WORLD, and our enemies ]
boastfilly proclaim that we will not last . year
in the course we are pursuing, as the people Of
idaho will not support . temperance paper.
We are grateful toOur frieads for their we'll,
meant caution, and are aware that their fears
are not without foundation. We have respect,
foo, for the opinions OF our enemies, and know
that they are not altogether chimerical. But
TO all we will say: The WORLD is not tenn.
perance paper. It treats upon all subjects, and
upon all subjects but that of religion, which is
not permitted to be canvassed, it takes the side
it believes to be right, and maintains it because
it believes it to be right It gives all of the
local news it can procure; the latest reliable
news from abroad; readable selections from
the best current publications scientific liter
airy, witty, imaginative whatever it thinks will
instruct or please, and comprises in its edito-
rial department q greater variety of subjects
each week than any paper of its size. While
the WORLD is not temperance paper, how
ever, it's editor will not debase himself by be-
coming the advocate of that he knows to be


wrong and an inestimable curse; but he would
like to publish temperance paper, and would


do so ii he believed it would be supported. The


subject of temperance is SO palpably right and


its practice SO clearly beneficial to the individ-


ual and to society, that we really do not know


of any argument possibly adducible against it;
if any of our readers know Of any, the columns


of the WORLD are open for their publication


as they are for the publication of any opinion


Of any individual, which is decently expressed;


but we will never give place in the columns Of
the WORLD to anything indecent or immoral,
if we know it. Editorial matter in any uews-


paper is simply the opinion of the editor, which
as citizen, he has, or should have. an undoubt-
ed right TO express, especially when he is will
ling, as we have ever been, to grant like
privilege to others; and as there is no law re-


quirins any of US to accept or reject an opin-


ion because another accepts or rejects it, there


can be no valid reason urged, as we think,


against the fullest and freest discussion-a


thing we have always practiced and always


shall. But the columns of our paper will show
that, Notwithstanding our fanaticism on the


subject Of temperance, we have not forgotten


other subjects, nor neglected them. We do


not wish to be understood as apologising for


advocating temperance. The right needs no
| apology and we shall offer none.
Year: 1874

rs.. The tide ofi'nmigration is steadily set
ting in, and thefrst thing eastern people do
Is to throw away their Now York Hats and buy
anew one of DESMOND. They say there is no
comparison between the two. 2Mo
Year: 1874

Young man ahoy! Fitzpatrick Is
the man you arc looking for. He will give
YOU the incest fitting garments to be had In
the city; cloth of the best material; work
done upon honor. and the best satisfaction
generally. Call on him and have a full suit
made at once. iy2 tf-3
Year: 1874

We have to dispose Of immense
Stock of Clothing, Dress Goods, ETC., etc., to
make room for a very extensive Stock of Fall
Goods, just purchased in New York, and en-
route for us. We have reduced the prices, and
you will find 1t to your advantage to call a
the r
Year: 1874

mine. No doubt longer exists that ex-
tcnsive and permanent silver mines
Ofvery rich ore have been discovered in
that portion of San Diego county. We
saw yesterday button of silver and
gold from two ounces of average rock.
taken from the mine referred to. and
Rev. 1. u. Cox informs us that ore
is taken out that will assay 81 900 to
the to:i. \ few days since a new dis
trict was organized about five miles
southeast of the Baden district, where
rich discoveries have been made, In
fact. the groupings are found to exist
continually for about eight miles from
the Bladen district. \ number of min
ers are now going down on the ledge.
These mines are in the same slate
range as the gold mines Of Julian dis
trict, and are situated only about forty
miles north of Julian City. 1t is our
opinion that this whole range will be
found rich in mineral wealth. Pros
pecting may be said to have only just
begun in our mountains, and when
the country is thoroughly explored we
are confident that mines of great value
will be developed.
Year: 1874

PlUs TX has got well again. He has gone
back into his better days by quarter of a
century His bearing is upright and almost
Youthful; his cheeks are rosy; bis eyes are full
of brightness which is strikingly set off with
his silver hair; bis voice is sonorous. and would
reach far beyond the Obelisk if at Easter he
would again step on st. Peters balcony and
bestow his solemn benedicton. His appetite
is very great, and his digestion perfect. Al
most every day he goes down for long walks In
to the Vatican Gardens, and yesterday he was
sauntering about without a cloak, just as in
his chamber, and with no other garment than
his white robe. He walks fast and briskly,
without the aid of a stick, his cardinals follow
ing him with difficulty. He has never been so
Joyous, SO full of con6dedce in the approaching
restoration Of the temporal power He is in.
cessantly testing. His conversation sparklea
with quips and cranks and repartees; but ne is
always somewhat harsh with his prelates


whom he scolds severely, and especially with
Antoneli, whom he either scolds or turns into


ridicule.-Sprinafeld Republican.