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Year: 1872

enter into an undertaking not to prosecute
HIM? II he did not steal it, what right have
they to take this s9,ooo,ooo from him? 2" The
President OF the Erie Railway might reply that
he is neither the Prosecuting Attorney Of New
York nor foreman OF the Grand Jury, nor yet
editor Of a newspaper, any one OF wnom might
properly move for the Indictment Of Gould,
under the criminal law Of the State. On the
other hand, he is specially charged with the
duty Of protecting the interests of the Eric
stockholders, and recovering their property as
far as possible. What he has done in no wise
puts Gould beyond the reach Of the criminal
law, while it does certainly put some millions OF
dollars into the Erie Treasury.
Year: 1872

tlhe coal miners now on strike at Springfield
complain that their employers, besides refusing
them the higher wages which should follow the
Increased price Of coal in the winter season.
1o,ca them to buy supplies Of poWder and oil at
their Own stores at 8 figure far beyond coss'
They further charge that loaded car, for which
they are paid as for ten tone, is sold az twelve
On the other side, the mine-owners say that tue
miners are free to buy their supplies where they
st1naEe.
Year: 1872

In connection with the bill now before Con-
gress for the relief OF HRS. Dahlgren, widow Of
the late Admiral Dahlgren, to be applied in the


shape OF compensation for the use Of the Ad-
1niral's patent method OF making cannon, cor
respondent OF the New York World calls atten=
ton to the fact that what WAS claimed distinc-
lively as the 'Dahlgren gum is not now in use
in the navy. The Dahlgren process was as fol-
lows THE gun WAS cast aa solid cylinder for
the purpose Of getting rid Of places Of weak
ness caused by the unequal cooling OF nasses
Of molten caet-iron Of such irregular shapes ~
Year: 1872

and, we're it not for the danger Of
bringing on coo1ness between the President
and the Czar, TIE should certainly argue in
favor Of returning the Aleuts and their icebsrgs
to him, and trust to his generosity to give
ua something warmer In my event. there
can horcsfter be 30 warmth Of feeling either be-
tween us and the Aleuts, or between us and tho
Gear. The least Alaska can do is to keep her
cold weather at home
Year: 1872

My heart stIrr'l with its golden thrill,


And tlHttcTcl closer up TO thine,
In that blue morning OF the June


When tirst it claspcd thy love An1 mino.
In It soc tho little room,


Rose dimm'l and brushed with lihOs still,
Where the old silence Of my lip


Turned into music with "G will"
OH I would have my folded hands


Take It into tho dust with me;
All other little things Of mnc


I'd leave In tho bright world with thee.
Year: 1872

Once at commencement ball. given b.
the members Of the senior class Of Dartmouth,
two Of Tie class made their appearance so in
toxicatci that it beeame necessary for the floor
managers 10 insist upon their retiring from the
room. Ore Of them knew enough to get out
and 20 home The other, John Back, after
reeling about for some time, found himself in
the ladies dressing room, where ho attempted
TO lie down on a sofa, but fell fiat on the floor
where he lay too much discouraged to get up
or care where he was Soon after he rolled
under the sofa, and Immediately was fast asleep.
However, he was not destined to rest 10 peace,
for, shortly after, he was awakened by the en-
trance of two young ladies, engaged in earnest
conversation, who sat down on the sofa under
which her friend was lying. After talking
little while on various subjects. one said to the
other


"Did you hear any one say anything about
me 2


Yes, heard quitea number say that you
were the best dancer in the hall. But did you
hear any one say anything about me-


"Yes, they all said you we're the pretliest
young lady here tonight.


Now, John Was awakened by this earnest
conversation, aud began to share the interest
felt by the young ladies. Poking out his head
from between their lee., he thus delivered him
self;


"D-d-did you h-h-hear thicl anybody a-s-
say anything b-b-boat me7


The shrek the affrighted damscls was their
only response, as they fled in dismay to the
ball room, aud Johns question remained uu-
answered
Year: 1872

The GIFT OF TAcT.-What wonderful oil
upon the machinery Of human affairs tact is
To know just what to say and when to say it,
and to whom to say it to know when to be
silent and when deferentially to listen, is a
great gift. No one can fully appreciate this
quality who has not had the misfortune Of liy-
ing with blundering person, who never moves
nor speaks without unintentionally wounding
or offending somebody. Contiguity with such
an one is fearful to the nerves, and temper toe
We doubt whether tact, in any considerable
degree, can be acquired. 1t isborn with some,
and is as natural to them as the color Of their
eyes or hair. We have seen little children who
were perfect in it, without the slightest idea.
of course, of the diplomacy they were enact
ing.
Year: 1872

In my family there resides an old man who
has lived eigh,y-six years. He is member OF
a Christian Church, but for several years past
he has been so feeble, both 10 body and mind,
that he has not gone away from homo even to
attend church HIS mind once strong and vig-
orous has become broken, and he is at present
more like child Eve or six years old, than
like vigorous man. But be will sit down,
and take tho Bible, and read whole chap
ters aloud. At such times be seems to under
stand not only what he is doing, but seems 10
enjoy it greatly.


One evening after be bad retired for the
night he called in bis daughter, seeming to i'm
agincd that she was bis mother. Said he
" Mother, come here by my bed and hear me
say my prayers before 90 to sleep" His
daughter obeyed and stood by his bel. Then
the old man clasped bis hands with great
reverence and repeated that cbilds bcoautiful
evening prayer:


Now lay me down 10 sleep,


pray the Lord my soul 10 keep


m should die before | wake,


pray the Lord my soul to take"


He was apparently child again, saying bis
prayers at his mothers knee.
Year: 1872


Il is easy to glide with its ripples


Adown the stream OF Time,
To flow with the course OF the river,


Like music TO some old rhyme;
But ah il takes courage and patience
Against its currents 10 ride;
And we must have strength from Heaven
When rowing against the tide.
We NAV float on the rivers surface


While our oars scarce touch the stream,
And visions OF early glory


On our dazzling sight may CLEAN;
We forget that on before US


The oashing torrents roar;
And while We are idly dreaming


It's waters will carry US Ger.
But few-ah, would there we're many
Row up the " "Stream OF Life =
They struggle against its surges


And mind neither toll nor strife,
Though weary and faint with labor,
Singing triumphant they ride;
For Christ is the hero's captain


When rowing against the tide.
Far on through the hazy distance,


Like a mist on distant shore
They see the walls of city,


With its banner floating Ger;
Seen through the glass so darkly


They almost mistake their way,
But faith throws light on their labor
When darkness shuts out the day.
And when shall we be one of that number,
Who mind 40 toll or pain?
Shall we mourn the loss of earthly joys
When we have a crown 10 gain?
Or shall we glide on with the river,
With death at the end of our ride,
While our brother, with Heaven before him
Is rowing against the tide?
Year: 1872

MoDEBATE-The Rev. Gilbert Haven Of
Maiden, a Methodist clergyman, carries political
and social radicalism TO its perfect fulDess
when lie declared that lie wants TO see black
woman President OF the United States aud mar
ried to a white man" If anybody can beat
Haven let him speak at once.
Year: 1872

VARIoLA-The Lancet suggests that in
cases of variola all light, save from a candle,
he prevented from entering the room. BY this
precaution the pain will be less severe, the
itching and the noxous odors in the room are
subdued, and the pustules will not become
nnrnlent
Year: 1872

NATIONAL CoSvESTI1N.-The Republican
National Executive Committee, have deter
mined on Philadelphia as the place, and the
5th Of June as the time for holding the Repub-
licau Convention for nomination Of President
and Vice President.
Year: 1872

Mechanics and laborers in various parts Of
the country are cautioned from Chicago that
they are making great mistake in going to
that city in search Of work. as the supply Of
labor Of all sorts is greatly in excess Of the
demand, and will be so for two months 70
come.
Year: 1872

is in the cigar and tobacco trade. He
has been q resident Of town for the
past IS years, but was not engaged in
business until after the war. In 1852
he enlisted In the 123d Ohio as q prlvats
and served for three years. Just before
being mustered out he was captured
by the Johnnies, but the collapse Of
the rebellion brought his release. In
1868 he engaged in his present business
He carries q large stock, manufactures
to q considerable extent, and is building
up nice jobbing trade also. Mr..
Grummel has an excellent location on


Washington street opposite the Court


House, and lovers OF good smoke


VIII find this a capital place at which
to purchase.
Year: 1872


There, John, hitch Dobbin to the post; come near
me and sit down;
Your mother wants to talk to YOU before Won drive
to town.
My hairs are gray, shall be at rest within the
grave;
Not long will mother pilot you DER lfe's tempestu
GUS wave.
I've watched DER you from infancy, till now you
are man,
And have always loved you, as a mother only
AT morning and at evening have praved the God
of love
To bless and guide my darling boy to the bright
home above.
a mothers eye is searching, John-old age can't
dim its sight
When watching DER al only child to see if he does
right;
And very lately have seen what has aroused nv
fears,
And made my pillow hard at night and moistened
it with tears.
I've seen light within your eye, upon your check
glow,
That told me you are in the roaa thar leaas to
shame and woe;
u! John, don't turn away your head and on my
stay more upon the dear old farm-there,s danger
in the town.
Remember what the poet says-long years have
proved it true
That Satan finds some mischief still for idle hands
to do.
II you live on in idleness with those who love The
bowl,
You'll dig yourself drunkard's grave and wreck
your reckless soul.
Your father, John, il growing old, his days are
nearly through,
o. he has lahored very hard 10 save the farm for
you;
But it will 80 to ruin soon, and poverty will irown
If you keep hitching Dobbin up to drive into the
Your prospects for the future are very bright. my
SON
Not many have your start in life when tn. : are
twenty .one;
Your star, that shines brightly now in darkness
will decline
fyon forget your mothers words and tarry at the
wine.
Turn back, my boy, in your youth stay by the dear
old farm
The Lord of Hosts viii save you with his towerful
right arm;


wave;
Then light her pathway with your love down 10 the
silent grave.
Year: 1872

VNANTED-A POSITION AS BooKKEEPER ASSIST.


W ant or entry clerk, by young man. 2s years of age
with several years business experience and the best
erences for integrity and ability Address Y, box ls2
Herald Office
Year: 1872

fTNO HOTEL MEN.--A GENTLEMAN JUST RETURNED
i from managing large sea shore hotel desires to
gage with first class house in the city, either to
charge entire or to assist large transient trade
years experience. Address KNIGHT TEMPLAR Her.
Md Office ' "
Year: 1872

The following from the Chicago Daily
Republican, contains many truths which
the people of Oregon in particular seem
to be in great measure strangers to.
Hence we give it place in our columns,
and commend it to the careful consid-
Grafton of cur readers


What tells us SO readily the stand
ing of town or city as the appearance
of its paper? And its youth or age
can as we'll be defined by the observing
as by personal notice. The enterprise
of its city is depicted by its advertise.
mepts, their hberality by the looks of
the paper. Some papers show good,
solid, healthy foundation, plsthoric
purses, aud weIl-to-do appearance
generally /; others show striving to
contend with the grasping thousands
around them, trying hard to wrench
out an existence from the close >fsted
community around them. An occasional
meteoric display in its columns of tele-
graphic or locals or of editorials, shows
what it can do if it had the means, but
cannot continue in the expensive work
until support comes, which ought to be
readily granted \ newspaper is like
church it wants fostering at the early
commencement, and for few years;
then, as general thing it can walk
alone, and reflect credit upon its To-
cation. Take your home paper, it gives
you more news of immediate interest
than the New York or other papers !;
it talks for you when other localities be-
lie you it stands up for your rights !;
you always have champion IN your
home paper; and those who stand up
for you should certainly be we'll sus-
tanned. Your interests are kindred and
equal, you must stand or fall together.
Therefore it is your interest to support
your home paper, not grudgingly, but
in liberal spirit, as pleasure, not as
disagreeable duty. but as an invest
ment that will amply pay the expendi-
ture'
Year: 1872

breed only from the best mixers, dis
posing of the poorest, Independent of
other considerations.


The vegetable kingdom is subject to
the same laws. Careful selection of
seed will not only keep up the standard
sorts, but Improve them. We have
known emipently successful farmers and
gardeners go into the fields and care-
fully gather the best samples by hand,
rejecting every seed not the best. This
sown to itself would the second year
produce seed enough to plant a large
field. Such selection pays in the long
run, and it Is more of a pleasure than a
trouble to q cultivator that likes his
business.
Year: 1872

To TRAIN A HORSE TO STAND
The american Stock Journal contains
the following directions "Take your
horse on the barn floor and throw q
strap over bis back and fasten it to his
fore foot lead him along and say whoa;
at the same time pull down on the strap,
which throws him on three feet and
makes him stop suddenly. This is the
best way to teach whoa, though you can
put on the war bride and say whoa,
and give a sharp jerk, that will stop
hia about as soon IS the strap to his
foot. Then put him in harness with a
foot-strap, as directed Under the head Of
training to harness. and drive him
up to the door. The moment he un.
dertakes to start take his foot up and
say whoa. Get in your carriage and
get out again, rattle the thills, make all
the noise in and out you can and give
him to understand by snatching his foot
each time he moves, that he must stand
until you tell him to go; and after q
few times you can put the whole family
in the carriage and be won't stir out Of
his tracks.
Year: 1872

WATERING TEAMS OFTEN.--Horses
and oxen at work need water often.
The plowman carries his jug of water,
or leaves his team to rest while he goes
to the house for drink. But the team
works harder than the driver, ,and prob
ably needs drink as often, yet many
teams are taken out early in the field,
where there is no water except in the
drivers jug, and work Ave or six hours
before they can got drop. Is it any
wonder that they arc injured by drink
ing too much wkeu they are led to the
sprloS at noon or evening
Year: 1872

AN OUTLET To LAKE SUPERIOR. .--
An ancient outlet to Lake Superior has
been discovered by the Michigan Geo.
logical Survey. This outlet is unmis-
taxable in it's character, and consists OF
a deep valley or depression, bordered
with high bluffs, and is continuous from
the south shore of Lake Superior to
Green Bay in Lake Michigan. The
practicability of . ship canal is suggest.
ed by this discovery, and surveys will
no doubt soon be made to that end
Should it be found practicable, it will
greatlys.shoTton the distance between
the ports on the lakes.
Year: 1872

We have received the following letters on tn
subject OF the horse disease, which will prov
particularly interesting at the present time. I'll
first is from the agent Of the Illinois Human
Society:
Year: 1872

Philadelphia is a Il aglow with excitement and
enthusiasm, to-day. The streets are thronged
with people, especially in the neighborhood Of
the Academy, and the greatest anxiety is mani
tested at the result Cannon had been placed
in Broad street, and the denomination Of Presi-
dent Grant WAS proclaimed in their thunder
tnuaa
Year: 1872




The Committee on resolutions has added the
following to the platform, to be submitted TO-
day That the speedy restoration Of our foreign
commerce, navigation and ship building is vital
to the honor it is essential to the security of
the nation, and that vigorous maritime policy,
which shall secure employment for our ships,
by making American-built chips the perferred
vehicle Of American commerce with foreign
countries, the same as with the States of Union,
is alone adequate to the emergency.


The weather in beautiful to-day, and the nu-
merous flags displayed in all sections in honor
of the event to occur, gives bright and Joyous
appearance to the city. The streets are thronged
with people.


Grant was nominated by unanimous voto of
all the States, amid wild outburst Of applause
and the waving OF handkerchiefs and hats of all
in the building, which was followed by a salute
and cheers from the people outside.
Year: 1872

The Difficulty Between the senate ana


House on tho Tariff and Tax Question.


The House of Representatives seems to be
indignant at the Senate for encroaohing upon
it's prerogative in the matter of Initiating
legislation with regard to revenue measures
and taxation The adoption of the resolution
offered by Mr.. Dawes on Monday, with only
nine votes against it, declaring that the bill
lately passed by the Senate reducing taxation
and tariff duties, as a substitute for House
bill, is in conflict with the true intent and
meaning OF that clause of the constitution
which requires that all bills for raising revenue
shall originate in the House of Representa-
tives, shows that the House is determined to
maintain its assumed privilege. The Senate
bill, or amended bill, to reduce taxation and
tariff duties, over which the country was
rejoicing, has therefore been laid on the table
and the Senate notified of the fact. Now.
while it may be proper for the House to
jealously guard its constitutional prerogatives,
the Senate has certainly the power of amend
ing revenue measures, aud though the
Senate may in this case have substituted
o sweeping measure of revenue reform, there


appears to be more quibbling in the objection
raised than desire 10 promote the public
welfare. AS, however, the House has laid
the Senate bill on the table, we hope that body
will not fail to give the country one as good
or better, without delay. A game of shuttle
cock on this important question between the
two houses, so that nothing would be done
this session, would be disgraceful and great
disappointment to the people. Was the Sem
ate in earnest when it passed the bill remov-
Ing fifty to sixty millions of taxation? Will
the House 60 as far, or further, in removing
the burdens Of the people? II IL be so, this
constitutional quibble or objection need not
stand in the way of harmonious action. Let
the House take the initiative and pass meas
ure at once embracing the reforms already
acted upon by the Senate, or greater ones,
even and this will test the sincerity Of tue
Senate. The people care little how relief
from taxation may come 80 that it fails not to
come There should be neither legislative
pride nor assumption on this important matter.
The interests Of the people and welfare of the
nation should overrule oil other considera-
tons
Year: 1872

TIE PROFILE OF THE DOMINION OF CANADA
will look upon the last Governor General of
the territory in the person of Lord Dufferin,
the successor of Lord Lsgar. SO says q
London newspaper. Good for the mon Of the
Dominion. The republic Of the United States
can Continents
Year: 1872

right to rob everybody that everybody may be
rich any more than it is right to rob everybody
that somebody may prosper. The only true
policy is to let each man pursue his own busi-
ness in his own way and not to tax the many
In behalf OF the few. This will be in effect
giving everybody everything, and this is what
we understood Mr.. Cox to mean when be said
he would be in favor of all subsidies provided
everybody got subsidy.


All this has moral deeper aud more i'm
portant than at first appears. 1t is easy to
talk of liberalty with the public treasure for
the benefit of commerce, but ii is not so easy
TO give everybody everything. We are wait
ing for somebody to introduce measure for
all subsidies provided everybody gets sub
sdy but in the meantime Congress must not
give away any more lands or any more money.
Let Senators learn this or take the conse-
quences of squandering the public domain
and the public treasure.
Year: 1872

broadly suggested In the immense and con-
stantly increasing trade between Brazil, the
Argentine and other South American States,
on the one hand, and England on the otheE.a
Inc iaclilties which the cable will afford
In the timing of exchanges and shipments Of
goods need not be mentioned. This cable will
uhques'ionaoly operate to systematic and ex-
tend in every direction the commercial ex-
changes of England with the South American
States. And again, this line from the Cape
Verde Islands will contribute its advantages
to the British establishment at Sierra Leone.
and to its railway intended TO capture the great
interior trade Of Timbuctoo, and to the vari-
GUS other English commercial enterprises afoot
in equatorial Africa. Nay, the conveniences
Of this cable will b. felt at the Cape Of Good
Hope and will thence extend to the new and
prosperous British colony Of the African dia-
mOnd fields.


The advantages suggested to the United
States from this cable are OF q secondary
character; but still we shall not be losers
by it unless our commercial people choose
to lag behind hereafter as they have
uono ucIoIoioro IN tue cOmpeuClOu IOI
the illimitable traffic OF South America.
Some two or three years ago charter was
secured in which we believe tho company
named at the head Of this article are Interested,
for the laying cable between Lisbon, by way
of the Azores Islands, to New York or some
other point on our seacoast, and the company
concerned have the authority from Congress-
to land on our seaboard where they may
please. II we get this cable laid we shall, in
connection with this line between Lisbon and
Brazil, not only cease to be dependent upon
England for all our cable communications with
the Old World, but we shall have cable CON-
necton with Brazil almost as handy as line
by way of Cuba and the chain of the West
Indies direct to the mouth Of the Amazon.
AT all events, we hope that this Lisbon and
Brazilian line will speedily be laid, because.
when laid, it must inevitably operate to the
establishment Of system of cable connections
on our part with South America whichswiil be
needed to give us anything like foothold
against England in the contest for the rich
traffic and boundless commercial resources OF
the South American States.