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Year: 1878

WAIVER OF HOMESTEAD CoSsTITUTIoSAL.-
On last Thursday Judge Christian delivered
the opinion Of the Court OF Appeals in the
case OF Read US. The Union Bank Of Win
chester, wherein the Court unanimously de-
cided that the statute allowing the home
stead exemption to be waived was consti-
tutional. The case was this: The Union
Bank of Winchester having discounted
some notes made by Read which con-
tanned waiver OF homestead brought
suits on the notes and recovered judg-
ments. The bank then filed bill in chan
Gerry to subject Reads real estate to the sat
isfaction of the judgments. Pending this
suit Read executed and recorded a deed OF
homestead, and thereupon the wife OF
Read came in and filed petition, setting
forth the above facts, and claiming that
under the Constitution Read could not
waive the rights OF the family in the>home-
stead exemption, and praying that the real
estate embraced in the declaration OF
homestead might not be sold for the satis-
faction Of the judgments which had been
recovered against Read. But the Court
below dismissed her petition, and decrced
the land to be sold; and the Court OF Ap-
peals affirmed that decree. The opinion
proceeded upon the ground that the right to
the homestead exemption is personal
privilege which the householder may waive,
and that the statute allowing the waiver is
therefore not in conflict with the Consttu-
finn
Year: 1878

A Cincinnati physician ,youches for the
entire truth OF the following strange story,
which recently happened in that city: A
lady drove to his office at late hour in the
evening and asked his immediate attend
ance upon her sick daughter. AS they pro-
ceeded in the carriage the doctor questioned
his companion as to the nature OF the child's
illness, and was surprised to learn that she


had not seen her for four months, and ut


that time she was well. She also directed


his attention to the child, who, she said, met
her at the depot, and sat on the opposite
seat, looking sickly and wasted; but the
doctor, much to his surprise, could see no


ose. Reaching the house, however, they
found the child seriously i'll in bed, though
the mother had not suspected it until she


entered the carriage at the station. e
PHILADELPHIA February 4.-gne Of the
acrobats known as the Burton Brothers fell
while making q leap during the performs
ance at q theatre in this city this evening,
and was seriously injured. He attempted
to continue tue performance, but was
stopped by the audience.


An Indiana man has died leaving collec-
ton Of LOG, 900 beetles. 81 Net there are men
right here among us who will not have q
coiiectionof even a dozen beetles when they
die. For shame - NJ P0rceSteT PTeeS
Year: 1878

LIGHTING 4 CITY WITH LOCOMOTIVE HEAD
LIGHTS. Macon, Ca, has been experiment.
ing with locomotive headlights, witha view
OF lighting the streets of the city with them.
In speaking of one OF the experiments one
of the papers there says that the flood OF
light given by the headlight lit up the
street for the distance Of 1000 feet. BY it
the time Of night could be told on watch
at the distance OF 1000 feet. The street was
we'll lighted for distance OF 1000 feet.
After this diStanceth light was rather dim.
1t is thought that-by q judicious arrange
ment in the level, business portion Of the
city the lighting by headlights is feasible,
and will be an immense saving to the city.
Kerosene oil Of 1900 fire-test is used in the
lamps. II the headlight plan is adopted
they can be specially constructed SO as to
utilize all the light given by the lamp. The
experiments so far are pronounced highly
satisfactory.
Year: 1878

& AMENDMENTS TO THE MoFFETT LToUoR-
LAWN the Senate yesterday Dir. Grims-
ley presented bill to amend the Moffett-
register law, so as to perfect it as far as pos
sible. They have been very carefully pre-
pared, and it is believed win meet the for
mer deficiencies in the law. The bill was
ordered to be printed and referred to the
Finance Committee. The changes are as
follows:


1st. To require the specific license-tax to
be paid in advance, and not semi-annually,
as heretofore, and no credit or rebate is
allowed for any portion OF the specific tax
paid on the amount thereafter asceftained
by the register; nor is there any credit al
lowed for the ten dollars paid by the dealer
for the use of the register.


Iii the section imposing penalties on the
dealer for failure to turn the crank or
otherwise to comply with the law the word
nwilfuln is stricken out, thus making
every failure o violation of the law, no mat
ter from what cause it may arise; and the
agent, bar-keeper, or employe is also made
subject TO the same penalties as the dealer
for a like failure.


It is. also proposed to amend the law in
regard to wholesale liquor-dealers selling
to consumers in quantities in excess Of five
gallons, so as toesubject them to the same
gallon-tax as a retail dealer; but such as is
sold beyond the Commonwealth or to Ii
censed dealers is exempt from this taxation.


Manufacturers OF liquors, when selling
for consumption, are put upon the same
footing as wholesale dealers and retail deal
ers.


There are many other changes proposed,
but they are simply to perfect the symmetry
OF the bill and to enforce lis execution by
suitable penalties, among which is the duty
imposed on the judge to revoke the license
OF the dealer if upon the monthly returns
it appears that the business is not such as
to amount to matter Of public convenience,
or il it appears that the dealer does not
cGnsiStentIJ observe the law
Year: 1878

With all our business perplexities.
there are many things that show real
grounds of encouragement and hope
in the near future. The economical
habits that had been forgotten by
both rich and poor in the days of
inflated prosperity have been brought
to the door of all alike and now enter
into the. domestic affairs of every
household in the land. There arc
more broad acres to o.day yielding rich
returns to patieitt toilers than ever
before, and nature with her silent and
mysterious forces through the al
chemy OF the soil has minted her
6 fiat dollars" 81 ,000, 900, 600 in vol
ume, that before the winter SHOWS
shall come will be gathered in the
nations great treasury of wealth, the
husbandman's pocket.


Our population was never SO great
as to day, and like mighty wave
from the east it is rolling itself. q
great avalanche of brains and muscle,
spreading civilization and rearing
new homes on the prairies, amid bills
and valleys, where the foot of the
white man never before has trodden.
Our commercial highways are in the
highest state of perfection. A dollar
never in the past would purchase
more than it will this day, aud the
volume of our currency of all kiatla is
greater per capita than it was ever
before, while the rate OF interest il
less than at any other period in our
history.


The balance of trade is largely in
our favor, while our manufactured
products are finding ready sale in
every market in the world. Surely,
we have good grounds to believe
that we are on the road to uuprece-
dented business prosperity.


The laboring men of this land have
large interest in the great question
which is now being foisted into our
political canvass. The issue Of un-
limited irredeemable currel1cy, would
double the cost of every needed com
fort, while it would bnt slightly in
crease the price of labor, and this
burden laid upon every mechanic aud
artisan, would be serious enlbarasg-
ment III all tue future,
Year: 1878

The will Of Thomas E. Cahill, president
oft Knickerbocker Ice Company, was
admitted to probate yesterday In iPhiladel-
phia. The Estate is said to aggregate far
over one million of dollars. After lprovi-
sion being made for his widow, he having
no children, bequests to various charitable
institutions and legacies to his relatives. He
directs bis trustees to purchase a lot Of
ground in Philadelphia, and the erection
thereon ofa proper building suitable for
school, which is to be called the, Roman
Catholic High School of Philadelphia and
upon the completion of the school, then to
invest and keep invested tho then remain
/ Ing portion of the residuary, and to apply
The income and profit thereof forever in
the maintenance and support Of the school
"for the free education of boys over the
age of eleven years, of age living in the
city of Philadelphia, 10 such educational
courses and studies other than those pure
ly- ecclesiastical In their nature, as will
best qualify such boys for the ordinary
pursuits of life; but It is my will, and I
SO direct, th at preference in all cases as to
admission to said school shall be B iyeD to
the graduates Of the parochial schools at
tached to the Roman Catholic churches in
said city; but in case sufficient number to


fiji said school shall not apply from the
city of Philadelphia for admission thereto,
then I, do authorize and direct the said
trustees, or the survivors or the survivor OF
them, or their successors in the trust, from


time to time to admit to said school, boys
over the said age from the remaining part
Of the State Of Pennsylvania sufficient in
numbering to fill vacancies therein"


In the event of the trustees failing to
find High School, as above directed, the
entire fund so, devised is to be invested,
and they are to apply and appropriate the
interest thereto forever to the support Of
the poor people living in Philadelphia, "in
food clothing, aud fuel, and to assist in de-
fraying the expense of burial of such poor;
the actual distribution Of said income for
such purposes to be made by Cthe societies
of st. Vincent de Paul and st. Rose at
Year: 1878

Determined that the Crown Jewel shall
maintain its enviahle position at the head
of Base Burners land realizing that great
efforts would be made by our competitors to
equal the stove, at least in appearance) the
manufacturers have again remodeledthe ex.
,rrior of the stove for the Season of 1878,
and offer it to he Trade as The
Year: 1878

PILOT ROCK. EASTERN OREGON.


February Il, 1878.
To THE EDITORS OF THE DISPATCH


l am not accustomed to write
an article on any subject have
never made it q point-but l
should like to ask a few Gues-
tions: Are all of your people
blind, or are they, like US, as
indolent as the sloth or slow as
the snail to comprehend any
thing? You have at Seattle one
of the best, or very best, ports
for commerce in the world, and
in short time could have one
of the most thriving cities on
this ceast-San Francisco not
excepted. All you want is ac-
cess to this Eastern Oregon, and
through connection to the U. P.
Railroad. The carrying trade
from this valley, including the
PaIouse country, would make
railroad one of the best paying
in this or any other country.
The Oregon Steam Navigation
Company have again started
their boats for 1878, and there is
much wheat yet to be shipped;
they probably will be busy till
wheat is threshed again. With
a railroad, instead Of handling G
it five times, as is now done,
only once would be required.
Freights up are $40 per ton.


Besides this, you could &C
quire large accession of terri
tory. Most of the people with
whom | have conversed think
that the Sound is their natural
outlet, and would favor the pro-
ject of becoming a part of your
Territory if such a thing could
be. l hope some of your friends
will write this thing up and ad-
vocate this matter. There is
freight enough to justify a road,
besides we want coal and lum-
ber in this section. Many of us
haul wood twenty-five miles.
Thousands are taking claims on
hill lands. The Great Wallamet
will soon have to knock under;
we desire to sever our connec-
tion with that section at once.


Come, give us a lift, and we
will return the compliment.


CUMTUX.
Year: 1878

THIS morning Mr.. Beriah Brown
visited this office for the first time
since breaking his arm one week ago.
He is improving as fast as can be
expected, but is unable to attend to
editorial duties, as he cannot write.
Year: 1878

To-day, all the ladies of the city who can possibly
spare the time to meet at Floral hall at halfpast
So'cock, to push the decoration to it's completion


Let no one stay away because they feel that there will


pc enough to do the work without them. 1t needs
the efforts OF every lady and gentleman interested
state Therefore, let excuses be offered but let
all join to make this part of the fair, like all other
portions, grand success. Ladies requested to
and also to take their tackhammers with them. Con-
veyances will be at the Third street entrance of the
metropolitan hotel to take those who have no car
Year: 1878

The Situation at the Grounds Yesterday
Buildings Springing Up as If by Magic
The Exhibits Pouring in--Decoratine
Floral Hall--Governor of Illinois Coming
THE Fox Hunters and Boatnen Arrive
Likewise the Sugar Cane Men.
Year: 1878

Last evening the gentlemen Of the Martin
County Hunt and Boat club arrived by the
6:3o P. NJ. train. The st. Paul Jockey club met
them at Mendoza and came in with them, intro
duclng them at the Jackson street depot to the
minnesota Boat club delegation which was to
receive them crew was also in attendance
who took charge of the visitors shell and took it
ana them across to the boat house on the island
from thence they proceeded to the Metropoli-
tan, where they will be located during the
falr week, and so long as their visit continues.
n mere they were met by President Finch, of the
state Agricultural Society, who held quite a
cen terence with them. The crew is composed
OF as hne and muscular set of men as ever
ieathered an oar, and they look the very en-
6od1ment of health, strength and endurance
rs IL strong I thews and hard muscle, deep chests
and broad shoulders argue anything the famous
nome crew will have to look to
their laurels and if they come off
y, victorious their badges will be well earned.
Inc horses and dogs Of the hunt did not arrive,
tne railroad company refusing to take the cars
carrying Il them over the line by the passenger
train. This is hard on the horses, which will
no' arrive TILL this morning, after being boxed
up In close cars some thirty hours.
Year: 1878

been impossible to have nominated astrong.
or candidate than the General he is now In
the last part of his term as Secretary Of
Internal Affairs, an Office which be filled
with marked and manifest ability, and with
more than Roman purity and integrity.
There is no more fearless man in the State.
As soldier he ranks among the bravest Of
the brave. Twice dangerously wounded in
the ar,-at Chantilly, boarding the exult-
ant foe as the troops under his command
slowly retreated. Again at Gettysburg
whore his Leonine courage was felt in re-
ceiving and driving back the chivalry of the
Confederate army. But above all shines
out the moral courage be exhibited short
time ago in the Board Of Pardons, in the
famous Jack Kehoe case, where the sublime
justice Of the man, petriied as It were his
kindly hear, and be voted in sustsinment
Of the law. He Is no raw man at legisla-
ton. As Senator In the Senate of Penhsyl-
vania, he was always open, able, and in
dustrious. In the midst of legislative i'm
purity he came out like the Children of
Israel from the flames unscathed.'


If Pennsylvania wants wisdom, honesty,
ability, and courage in representative, Nc
Candess is the one to fill the bill.
Year: 1878

The Millard Climb met last night, and
unanimously resolved to give concert at
an early day in aid Of our tever-stricken
brethren of the South. The admitted


ability of the club, their deserved popu-
larity ought to insure success, but the
charity Of the act will make success Ger
tain. The tickets will be within reach of
all. The lady friends OF the club have
already put themselves in training to aid in
the great work of charity. Our citizens
must come. forward and make the concert
q great one.
Year: 1878

All that is mortal of Samuel NJ. Harring-


ton lies stiff and stark in his coffin. The


mortal tenement of bis soul has lost it's


life and will be soon gathered back to


earth. Not SO the memory of his deeds
and the bright example Of bis life. II The


story of Mr.. Hsrrington's life is so fam liar
to our readers that 1t neeAs no repetition


here, but its moral is pregnant with moni


tions that teach us that the full perform


ance of the duties of a citizen are entire y


consistent with the practices of a truly


Christian life. The writer's acquaintance
with him began in 1860, and during that
long stretch Of years frequently met him,
and never met, but admired him. OF his
politics-our views being 80 divergent-we
will only say that, as 10 other things, he
acted up to bis convictions and labored for


the success of his view Of the right. It is
very rare indeed to meet professional
man that was more devoted to the interests


of bis clientage, more honorable in his
intercourse with his fellows, more truly
upright in his every day life as lawyer.
In the sweet sacred sanctuary of private
life the fraternity of the man exuded an
aroma of affection, which warmed his
household with pure love. Inthe church of
his choice and conviction he was eminent as
a teacher and lay leader. In dutiful obedi-
ence to the spirit Of his Masters teaching,
and the example Of his ministry, he labored
to gather children, and the poor into the
church. He Is gone, but the memory of
his good deeds. of hts christian life WIN
live and be ever alive to his family and


friends as a consoling angelic presence to
comfort and sustain them. .siiaN
Year: 1878

SHIP.
Maine has risen up and protested against
the fanaticism of prohibition, and the dis
honesty of contraction. Nearly genera
tion ago she deserted her Democratic faith,
and was first embraced In the rising flood
of Republicanism. With unysring fidelity
she has been true to her adopted creed, un-
til It's foundations were sapped by trickery.
Blaine resolved upon his own assoilment; in
The eyes of the wealthy and mighty and be-
came the apostle of legalized robbery of the
poor under cover of Resumption. He leaped
into the Eastern leadership Of the gold bugs,
and proposed to consecrate the pillage Of
powerfully his cant of honest money. Under
his lead his party adopted Prohibition, and
Resumption, as the dominating ideas of
their platform. ...


The Democracy purged themselves of
Prohibition and came out clearly in favor of
paying the debts of the Republic, according
to contract, and to keep them clear of rob-
berry under the form of law. In this re-
solve they were seconded by the Greenback,
or National, party; and the combination
routed the Republican gold bugs and fana-
tics from their position, and drove them
from the field. It Is now expected that the
Legislature, upon joint ballot, will be rep
resentatives of those who believe In the old
fashioned doctrine, that bargain is bar
gain, and that its breach 60 as to advantage
one OF the parties to It, is dishonest. Is 1t
not strange that our Democracy should Of
all other States hold sentiments in common
with the newspapers public men, and
affiliate with the interests which within five
years past, every Democrat in Delaware
held as politically accursed. Who has
has changeds Are we bewitcbed that we
should now find ourselves petted by those
who hate us, and have foully belied US in.the
near past


The lesson from Maine is plain, and may
be read by common men. Her people SOL
emnly protested that the policy of the gold
bugs was dishonest, and acting up to their


convictions they have won victory which
will become famous In the annals of right
against wrong. Great names may blind the
people OF his State. by glamor of the past.
Affection always to be honored may, like
the tendrils Of the stricken oak, sustain the
runk,-the might Of a good man, and
family fame, may uphold dishonest policy
robed in gilded vesture; but the end will
come. Sorrow follows in. Resumption is
dishonest and sinful-naught else-and the


men who advocate it cannot, and will not,
endure as directing power, unless they
are warned and change.


Maine has spoken at the rising sun: the
great Western and Southern States will
greet her with victorious shouts. When
will we cease TO be welded to a dishonest
cause aud divorced from the Democracy Of
the entire Republic s-
Year: 1878

San Francisco Bulletin.l e,s ..,


A resolution was adopted in the


Board Of Supervisors last evening,
directing the Health and Police
and Hospital committees to erect a
hospital on the grounds of the
Almshouse, to which all Chinese
lepers found in this city are to be
removed until an opportunity is
found to ship them back to China.


1t will not do to triAe with this
terrible disease any longer. That
there are Chinese lepers living
among us does not admit of a
doubt. Several Of them were
shipped back TO China by Super
visor Gibbs some time ago. But all
the cases evidently were not re-
ported TO him, for there are still
lepers in the city. Two have re-
gently been discovered. V'o. lH
Year: 1878

Fire was discovered last night on board the steam
ship Gordon Castle, lying at pier 40 East River A
dense smoke filled tho forccastlo drove every
on deck. The main hatch was openet and tho origin
OF tho smoke was found TO be some burning
waste forward OF the main haich between
decks. Tnc hre promptly extnguished, without
much damage TO the vessel AZ q great quantity Of
poured into III. hold It is feared consider
able damage has been dono TO her cargo, ich is
mainly tea. The hatch had not been opened
Saturday afternoon and explanation could be
had Of how the fire originated
Year: 1878

her readiness to go to Jail in order to
testify against those men may possibly
have been a mere plot to obtain food
and shelter for season for herself and
paramour, as in the large cities offences
are occasionally committed for the sole
and only purpose of getting into the
house of correction or the common pris-
on.


The hanging of these men was not
warranted by the circumstances. The
woman was not injured in virtue, e,repu,
tation, standing or honor, she lost moth
ing whatever, as she had nothing to
lose in these respects. Neither did So
clety want a victim to ensur, protec
ton to female virtue. The prompt ar
rest in any case of outrage, is enough
to deter the dessolute and reckless from
criminal assaults and guarantee de-
gree of safety to females equal to that
enjoyed by the citizens generally for
life, liberty and property. Society is
no more secure to-day than it would
have been had this execution not have
taken place, consequently the hanging
of these two men, under the circum-
stances was, an unnecessary and wan
ton sacrifice of human life.