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Year: 1878

The Monopolists Won't Have 1t.


The Oregonian walls over a
dispatch received by a gentle
man in Portland from one of the
Directors of the Northern Pa
cifc Railroad, in New York, as
follows:


New YORK, May 1.-The bill
passed by the Senate is absolute
ly inadmissable. 1t has been
discussed by the board and will
be promptly rejected by the
stockholders. Mitchell's course
should insure him Oregon's ut
ter condemnation.


We did not believe the story
of the tramp who was said to
haze kicked over the table be-
cause the mistress of the house
put brown instead of white su-
gar in his tea; but the sublime
impudence of a bankrupt rail-
road manager discounts any
thing in that line which the i'm.
aglnation can conceive. They
won't accept a gratuity from
the Government sufficient to
build and equip the railroad,
amounting TO $4,000 a mile
from the proceeds of the sale of
public lands, "hampered by con-
ditions" which recognize any
rights of the people in the pub
lie domain. They demand a
monopoly, with its immense op-
portunities for personal specula-
tion, or nothing; and for their
failure to get this concession,
they insist that Mitchell's S
course should insure him Ore
CONS utter condemnation"
Whatever else Senator Mitchell
shall be condemned for, we have
too much confidence in the in
telligence of the people to be-
lieve that they will cruelty him
for thwarting the purposes of an
organization of spectators who
seek to use tho public domain as
a means Of dominating the coun-
try and enriching themselves.
We are not opposed to appro-
priating share Of the proceeds
from the sales of the public
lands to aid in works of inter
mai Improvement for the COM
mon benefit: but we believe it
would be better, infinitely bet
ter, for the public good, that
such improvements should await
the slow process Of development
from the legitimate growth and
enterprise Of the country, than
that Il large portion Of the pub
lie domain should pass under
the absolute control of corpo-
rate monopoly and the people
be thus defrauded of their ma
tural heritage. The prosperity
of the country does not depend
upon its corporate wealth and
special privileges, but upon the
protection given to industrial
pursuits and the rewards guar
anteed to personal endeavor.
President jackson well said: at
is not in a splendid government,
surrounded by aristocratic priv
ileges that the people are to find
happiness or their liberties pro-
lection" That public man who
incurs the hostility of the seek
ers after special privileges, by
the same token should command
the gratitude of the people.
Year: 1878




The intelligent people of the
Eastern portion Of the United
States generally are more igno-
rant Of the geographical divis-
ions of the Pacific portion than
they are of Kamschatka or Cen
trail Africa. The New York
Herald, which is certainly the
best informed newspaper in the
world, confounds places upon
the Pacific coast which are as
far apart as New York and Port
land, Maine. A President Of one
of the largest railroad compa-
MES in the Northwest addressed
a private letter to the editor of
this paper-"Seattle, California,
or Oregon" A reunion OF the
founders Of the State of Wiscon-
sin was recently held at Madi-
son, on the Both anniversary of
the organization of the State
Government. The roll of the
members Of the Constitutional
Convention was called; major
ity were reported dead and the
absent living were accounted for
by their friends present. When
the name of Paul Crandall was
called, it was stated that he had
been resident of Washington
Territory for many years. Mr..
CrandalI has resided near Sa-
lem, Oregon, for at least twenty
years past. General George B.
Smith, formerly Attorney Gen
eral of Wisconsin, pronounced a
glowing vulogy upon another
citizen, whom he spoke of as
"not a member of the Conven-
ton, he did more to shape it's
policy than any other man.
cone of the ablest editors ever
in wisconsin," ''the recognized
leader Of his party" ga man
who did more to advance the in
terests of Wisconsin than any
other man in the State;" and
much more Of the same sort, all
of which we have no doubt WAS
very gratifying to the person al
luded to; but he wound up his
speech by saying that "he is
now an editor in Oregon" with
out knowing what a degree of
degradation that statement i'm
piled. We know the person al
luded to-but will not here men
tion his name-has not been an
editor in Oregon for the last
eight years certainly. We would
suggest that some enterprising
newspaper in the East would fit
out an expedition to explore this
region in the interest of science.
Year: 1878

AAesi Il e"AAAnO PACAPANS VI S~'
ernment which are now endorsed
by the highest tribunals of the
country and the best statesmen
Of all parties. We protest
against the revival of issues
which have no practical bearing
upon present conditions and
with them unfounded prejudices
which are only potent for evil.


The Democratic doctrine held
by Governor Whitaker then,
against which popular prejudice
is now invoked, is simply this:
The Union was a compact of
sovereign, Independent States,
severa!ly possessing all the at
tributes Of nationality; each
delegating to a common govern
ment certain portions OF ele-
ments of their respective pow
ers, for their commen benefit and
defence, specifically retaining all
the powers Of government not
expressly delegated in language
clearly defined. 1t had ever
been the mission Of the Demo-
cratic party to defend the Con-
stitution in it's strict cOnstruc-
ton against all invasions by i'm
plication or under the plea Of
necessity, urged by latitudinar-
ians who sought Capitalization
under the pretence of strength
ening the Government. The at
tempt to seeede from the Union
Was an act of State sovereignty
exercised over its citizens, and
it is an axiom of law that the
State cannot be indicted and
convicted of treason. Being in
violation Of a compact, without
the consent of the other parties
thereto, it was an act of war
against the General Govern
ment; not rebellion or insur-
rection, or any act involving
personal treason which is pun
ishable at law. This was the
view expressed in the Critten-
den Resolutions, which passed
Congress almost unanimously at
the beginning Of the war, and
indicated by Secretary Seward
in all his foreign correspond
enc.


While the Democracy of the
adhering States recognized the
right of the Federal Govern
ment to defend the integrity Of
the Union and command the SER
vices Of its citizens to that end,
it had acquired no new powers
over the government of the
States, or to change, modify or
interfere with the civil institu-
tions Of the same. That was the
sole difference between them
and the advocates of absolute
central power; differences which
had always existed without nee
essarily involving any question
of loyalty or devotion to the
Union.


Many Of those who now op-
pose John Whitaker solely on
party grounds, supported him
for governor before the war, up
on a Democratic platform; all
admit that Oregon never had a
more honest and economical ad-
ministration than during his
term Of office. No one will ques-
ton his ability OR personal in
tegrity, and the only argument
we have thus far seen against
his election to Congress is, that
he was not in accord with the
civil policy Of the Administra-
ton in 1861; an objection which
applies with much greater force
to many who held office unchal-
lenged under the administration
of President Grant and now hold
office under President Hayes.
We personally know John
Whiteaker to be as true man
and as patriotic a citizen as Ore
gon ever had.


The Mormon authorities in
Salt Lake learned, by u thor
OuTh examination of BRIGHAM
Year: 1878

HARRISBURG, March 1.-THE senate by
an almost unanimous vote adopted reso-
luton instructing the congressman Of that
state to oppose the features of the tariff
bill as Injurious to the state.
Year: 1878

The weather, though disagreeably warm
and sultry, Is just what our planting friends
need and we are glad to get most encourag-
ing news from the country regarding the
crop prospects. The intelligence from the
West is of the same flattering character.
Year: 1878

The First National Bank Of Springfield has
the honor of leading the way to resumption
In Missouri, having announced by advertise
ment In the local papers on the sixteenth
instant that on and after that date 1t would
redeem its circulating notes in gold. or gold
exchange on New York City at par, until
further notice,
Year: 1878

THE closing exercises Of Mrs. Mahoney's
school were celebrated Friday night, by a
supper and torchlight party, in the grove,
near her school house. The torehlight
scene in the grove, with good music and
the commingled prattle OF so many happy
children and well pleased grown people,
was picturesque and beautiful. The school
exercises reflected great credit upon pupils
and teacher. Being disappointed in not
being furnished 4 programme we can
not make more extended notice
Year: 1878

Further experiments made last evening
at the repair shops OF the Erie Railway In
Jersey City with the electric light de-
scribcd in yesterdays HERALD. A la-ge num-
Der Of people watched tho revolving movements
OF what AZ a distance looked like immense calcium
light. Upon closer approach 1t was to omit not
only an immense volume Of smoke but occasionally
almost binding hight. Tnc OBJECT spoa the ship
ping in tas river was, however, not extraordinary
perhaps owing TO the bright moonlight which lu mi
mated the Hudson. In tact Was the general
remark on the part OF passengers on the ferry boat
that the light did not appear as powerful as WAS
claimed by tnosc whe noticed II the previous evening
The experiments look place over half a mile from the
lcrry house. which rendered the formation oil cor
rect judgment OF its merits difficult In TO judge
OF Its adsptabty for The purpose for when the Erie
Railway propose 10 employ II, II would be neces-
sary TO place II elevated position
close TO tho ferry landing Four OF these
dynamic i-eectric lights were placed IN tho repair
shop, which they lighted up brilliantly. They were
much commended by several railway oficlus, VINO
watched tho experiments The light the top oil the
building attracted most attention owing TO the vide
joining Communpsw. II has already been stated
that the light Is produced by burning carbon by
means OF electricity, but whether tho new light VIII
answer the purpose dark nights across a river
almost milo wide remain, yet 10 be proved. Last
evening was too clear 10 permit sound judgment TO
be passed In regard 10 the value OF the new light
Year: 1878

more Letters intended tor this column must DO
accompanied by the writer's ulI name and address TO
insure attention Complainants who arc unwilling 10
comply with shs rule simply waste time in writing
Write only one SIDE OF the paper-ED. HERALpl
Year: 1878

An agreement has been made as between
Rnssia and England so that the conference
will meet at an early day in Berlin. 1t IS
believed that this will be able TO arrange
all the difficulties in manner that both
nations will conclude to agree to, for the
present at least
Year: 1878

CAPT. CHARLES Ii. GALLAGHER, is
member of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, in good standing, and We believe
Sabbath school laborer; if he is not now
he was not long since a superintendent.
We are not certain about that. But as to
qualifications for the Mayoralty he is
quite equal to either of his Republican
competitors and in some things their
superior; and hence Mr.. Frazer need not
be offended at being classed with Gala
CHER. If Gallagher has ever committed
any public wrong We have not heard of
it. He did, to be sure, once put a fellow
in the gutter that had been abusing
him; but as the Court only fined him ST.
for it, the offence was considered very
trihing. We certainly do not approve 0
such actions; and raised our voice agains
it at the time. But the current of ap
proyal seemed to run against us. Ifth
Captain is nominated we shall beat hin
if we can; but we shall not attempt to d
it by assaulting his character.
Year: 1878

SOME people who have very little
brains and depend wholly Ou ether,.
ought TO be Il9-e modest than 10 sup
pose Others are a. ignorant or dependent
as they wish TO make thems elves appear.
Delaware Democracy does not consist il
man-worship. We would feel ashamed
to acknowledge such dependence The
State is as able to manage her affairs a.,
ever she was and her affairs are much
better and more economically managed
than government affairs are. Hence we
have no fears that the loss of any mans
service will tend to destroy our people.
ability to take care of themselves: the
more especially are we free from this ap
prehension since we are not aware thai
the State is in anywise indebted for ben
etits. The people of Delaware are lit
tie sensitive about such matters hence
the inquiry for works that had been don,
by the young tailor; who by the way hap
pens to be as good a scholar rs those who
censure him, and eonversant with more
languages.
Year: 1878

tures for benefit poorly attended and when the
effort to provide hum with suitable apparatus fAls 70
the ground and seems likely to expire for lack OF
But let II he announced that the lecture 10
be delivered gratuitousy, and immediately the people
are impressed with deep sense OF al that the Learned
gentleman has done for the city and their oDngatons 10
him. which they will he able TO pay. with the
understood fact that admission fec will be collected
al the door, they feel they have never felt before
that and the peTsevcrng study OF years should
meet with hearty aud unreserved encouragement, and


they lend their presence 10 the science oh, now gladly
tBBt he may i've new strength TO 90 on Win the
L.
Year: 1878

It was stated in the Baptist
Courier, not long since, that the
Rock Creek Church, by giving en-
tertainments, had raised money and
purchased an organ. So far so
good.


We heard Of a church once which
resorted to public entertain ments
for the purpose of raising money
for an organ. AT the first of these
entertainments it is said that dane
ing was proposed, but the member
at whose house the entertainment
was given, objected to the dancing.
At this it is said that q friendly
sceptic, who was in attendance,
invited the party to his house to
dance. The invitation, it is said,
was accepted, and tho balance Of
tho night spent in dancing. Anoth-
er entertainment was appointed at
which it was said that dancing was
expected, but we did not hear the
result. The entertainments, how,
over, it is said, were successful, the
organ was purchased, and the
matter duly published in the papers,
nothing being said about the


dancing, however


The foregoing statement is in
tended to be u sort of preface to an
opinion or two which we desire to
express.


First We think it entirely prac-
tlcable for churches to give 'senter-
tainments' of kind really beneficial
in thoir influence and tendency-
such as musical or magic lantern
entertainments, for instance. But
such "entertainments" as pander to
the lower propensities of humanity,
pernicious in their influence and
tendency anywhere, are far more SO
when backed by church, and
especially for the purpose of raising
money for church purposes. Wo
give it as our opinion, based upon
facts which have come under our
own observation, that church that
resorts to such expedients for rails
ing money must be either very
poor, or that it's standard of morals
and of piety must be far from the
highest It is our deliberate
opinion, based upon personal OBJ
servation, that an organ, or any
other church commodity, purchased
by money obtained by dancing,
fiddling, classification, (Which is but
an evasive name for certain
country dance), "raflling" "grab
bag" mock postoffice, etc, will be
anything but blessing to such
church. We believe, moreover,
that such church is a moral calamity
to the community in which it is
located. OBSERVER.


Dark Corner.
Year: 1878

It is great pity to see how many
people allow cough or cold to go
unnoticed, and thus pave the way to
an untimely grave from the effects
Of consumption. A pleasant, safe,
reliable and cheap remedy is DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup.
Year: 1878

IT is a bad habit to smoke Immediately
after a meal, instead of allowing short
interval to elspse. A stimulus is there
by given to the stomach and digestion
proportionately hurried. in dealing
with nature we should hurry nothing :;
let everything be done leisureIy, method
ically, and in carefully regular time.
Year: 1878

LOAN EXHIBITION LECTURES s-GENERAL DI CEs.


NOLA ON 'ANCIENT ART IN CYPRUS.


The fifth of the course of Loan Exhibition lectures
given at Association Hall last evening. the lee
tnrer being General Iii Cesnola. and his subject
"Anccnt Art i'll Cyprus" Though much OF the mat
ter similar to that given in the three lectures
which General d Cesnola has already delivered of his
course the ancient art and history of the island.
there was good deal which and some which
will be fully treated OF in his lecture ut CHECKER
ing Hall this evening This related to the treasures
found at Curium. Last nights lecture being on the art
Of Cyprus alone and not treating of the history OF the
island, gave clear idea of the former in compact
form, and listened to with interest. The inhu-
of Assyria Egypt. and later of Greece. on the
art of Cyprus. rapidly skeched, and finally few
words said on the decoration of the pottery the
Of the smaller vessels for perfumery and on the
gold and silver work OF the latter the lecturer said.
Cyprus had yielded larger quantity than the main
land and islands Of Greece put together.
Year: 1878

THE LOAN EXHIBITION TO CLOSE THIS wEEh.


AS the magnificent, interesting and instructive
Loan Exhibition, arranged at the Academy of Design
by the ladies Of the Society OF Decorative Art will
close on Saturday evoning OF this week. we advise
all who have not visited ii to do on one OF the few
DAYS which 10 will remain open.
Year: 1878

Monday being Madame Gerster's birthday
anniversary, it the purpose of number OF that
lady's country people in this city to give Q
serenade at the Clarendon, after the opera
Of "The Talismau." The sudden change In
the weather. and the thoughtfulness Of the prima
DONNA however, led TO a change in the programme IL
tho proeceded Nine Gerster felt that would
be incumbent upon her To appear at the window
of her hotel in acknowledgment OF the compliment.
She fOresaw danger which her voice would thus
be exposed and believing that first duty was 10 the
public she unwilling to risk disappointing the
public in future performances she requested her
friends 10 postpone the visit until the close OF the sea-
SON. Tns has been done IN deferenoe 70 her wishes.
defe
Year: 1878

county, and the people in general
know as much about the candidates,
and their fitness for Office, as we do,


We have concluded to leave the local
canvass entirely with the people, with
out trying to Influence single vote
either one way or the other. But we
believe that it is due to the public to
state that the editor Of the Banner
malicious!y and wiIlfulIy Ties about
these matters. la the first place his
account Of the Democratic caucus held
in Little Falls Is false, as we are in>
formed by those who were present.
We We're present at the Democratic
county convention and carefully noted
all the proceedings. bIr. Lachance
was ananineousW chosen chairman.
The convention voted by acclamation
for q candidate fur Auditor, and all Of
thshzdelegates but three voted for La
chance the first time. The three who
did not vote for him the first time were
Hon. John stun1pf. Chas. Burns, and
Matt. Klein. 1t WAS then moved
to make the nomination unanimous,
and every delegate who voted did SO
ia favor Of making l1r. Lachance the
Unanimous choice Of the convention.
We believe that every delegate except
ing Mr.. Stumpf, voted in favor of it.
We are quite sure that Messrs. Burns
and Klein did, both Of whom were
seated near US. But the Banner says


'rKimball moved to make the nomina-
ton unanimous. When the motion was
put there werejust three votes for it, and
five or more against it, but Lachance un-
blushingly declared himself unanimously
nominated.'


What the editor Of the Banner ex>
poets to gain by publishing such
groundless falsehoods about so public
and we'll known a matter as county
convention we can hardly conjecture
Mr.. Lachance was clearly the unani>
nous choice Of the convention, except>
ing one delegate, and we do not be-
lieve that the editor Of the Banner
can furnish the name Of single dele>
gate who was present and belieyes to
the contrary. We do not say this
in the interest Of any candidate, but
simply to contradict an unquestionable
and deliberate falsehood about a pub:
lie matter The truth should hurt
nobody. But our space is limited, and
the forty Or fifty other willful fabrica~
tions that appeared in the Banner,
and that we designed to notice, will
have to go uncontradlcted.
Year: 1878

From the St. Paul G lobe.


Laying all other questions aside, it
is perfectly plain to everyone that Mr.
Donnel1y can render more service in
Congress to the District than can Mr.
Washburn. The House will be Dem
ocratic by thirty or forty majority, and
the man who is in harmony with Chat
party is the one who can secure favors.
A Republican in the next Congress,
will be at.thc tail of committees and
without power to aid himself or any
one else: A Democrat will have but
to explain his wishes to obtain them
Donnelly's six years in Congress give
him VALUABLE experience with which
to enter upon new career.
Year: 1878

Golden Medical Discovery
Is Alternative, or blood. cleansing.
Golden Medical Discovery


Is Pectoral.
Golden Medical Discovery
Is q Cholagogue, or Liver Stimulant
Golden Medical Discovery


Is Tonic.
Golden Medical Discovery
Year: 1878

A recent appropriation has given life to the
wolk OF improving navigation in the East River.
force of forty men, under the direction of Captain Mer-
cur OF the United States Engineer Corps Is now al WORK
upon the excavation OF Flood Rock, short distance
west OF TIaetts Point The work IS under the super
vision OF General Newton. IL was begun ne
fore tie Hell Gate explosion WAS made, but
for want of funds has been suspended Tor
over year. Upon resuming work 1t was found that
large quantities Of water had leaked through the rock
into the submarine galleries II has taken week 10 re-
Ynoye the water and pref the sLait ana or
blastng The shaft has been sunk 10 depth "f my
feet and galleries leading on from II nave Deeh PeIc1
xidened until nothing of the rock remains e1
mi more she'll This viii be shattered, as IN the reef
al sIletf's Point and the removal OF the loose rock
will complete the work.
Year: 1878

TIE tAIsE OF HE DfIAl


The Pacific Mail steamship City OF TOklo
which is reported he overdue left Yokohama July
for san Her previous voyage between the same
ports was nineteen days, but il is believed that
abe has much heavier on this voyage although
no details in regard the full known at the
companys office in this city. cable dispatch OF July
3 gave the ships cargo 59j tOus Of overland freight
with 275 Chinese passengers.


The officers OF the company declare that they feel no
anxiety in gard the safety OF the vessel and scarcely
acknowledge that they consider her overdue They say
that she IL not advertised TO leave san Francisco until
the middle OF next month. and that Captain Mauiy VINO
in command i'll order avOid any strain on The na-
chiuery by reason her unusual is simply taking
his time 70 bring her INTO port. Al the worst they say
the vessel NAV have been disabled by some accident 10
her machinery and in consequence may he making ECr
wav under sail or part steam but they express conf
aence IN her safe arrival.