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BEDROCK DEMOCRAT, P U B L IS H E D E V E R Y R A T B 8 09 A D V f R T I i W « l W ED NESDAY, cm ocrât. BY J. M. S H E P H E R D . Office in Pierce’s Hall. T erms of S ubscription : ............................... * 00 DneJ e&Ix - •iix Months,......... ...................... ............ 2 50 C orrespondence 'from all portions of Eastern Oregon is solicited for the D emocrat . All communications, to receive attention » n s t be accompanied by a responsible name! Personal communications will be charged as special advertisements. VOL. 4. BAKER CITY, BAKER COUNTY, OREGON, APRIL 22, 1874. BUSINESS NOTICES. BE DROC K D E MO C R A T . DBS. PRICE & NEWSOM, Look at the Supplement for first D V The B e d r o c k D e m o c r a t has more rate miscellaneous reading matter. bona f id e , paying subscribers in Baker County, than has any other tWo papers pub lished in the State. We put no man’s name on our subscription list unless we have orders so to do. _£}] S . M . P S X T E J f e i L L & C O ., 10 S ta te Street, Boston, 37 Park Row, New Y ork, •md iUl Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, are our Agents lor procuring advertisements lor the B e d r u C K D e m o c r a t , in the above cities, and are authorized to contract for advertising tour lowest rates. n 3 if Tr^ e ar° now prepared to do all kinds of OB W ORK on short notice and at reasona- e rates. N. B — Ail Job Work MUST BE PAID FOR ON DELIVERY. hjmtoh H u m ssm Y , V K » E H M C IX E D Have permanently located in CITY, OREGON, And are prepared to operate in all branches of the DENTAL PROFESSION. H. J. GEER, Proprietor. H E D E N T I S T S , BA K ER W OULD respectfully call the attention of T FARM ERS and FRUIT GROW ERS L. O. STERNS, N otary P u b lic . T. C. H YD E, S t e r n s <fc H y d e , A t t o r n e y s a n d C ou n selors, A t-L n tr, B A K E R CITY, OREGON. L. O. S tebns will attend the Courts of the Fifth Judicial District, and of Idaho and Washington Territories. Water Rights and Mining Litigation a S pecialty . Collections promptly attended to. • June 18, 1873.n6y 1. We declare our unfaltering devotion to the Constitution of the United states and to the Union of the States thereby established, and we affirm that the people of the several States have the sole anil exclusive right oi governing tfieniselves as free, sovereign and independent ¡States, subject only to the limi tation oi the Constitution, ana that all pow ers not herein expressly granted to the Na tional Government, are reserved to the States respectively, and we deny the light of the Federal Government, tnrough the treaty power, to permanently domicile Mongolians with in any State without the consent of the Legislatuie thereof. 2 . We affirm that the greatest danger with which we are now threatened, is the corruption and extravagance which exists in high official places, ana we do declare as the cardinal principle of our future political ac tion, that retrenchment*, economy and re form are imperatively demanded in all the governments of the people, Federal as well as State and Municipal, and we hereby pro claim ourselves the uncompromising foes of the salary-grab law ring politicians and land monopolists, whoever they may be and wherever th.y may be found, whether they are in or out oi office, and we appeal to hon est men everywhere, without regard to past party affiliations, to join us in branding, as they deserve, these corrupt leeches on the body politic and assist us to purge official stations of their unwholesome and baneful presence. 3. The present Federal Administration, by its utter inability to comprehend the dig nity or responsibilities of the duties with which it is charged, by its devotion to perso nal and partisan interests, by its weaK and inconsistent management of the National fi nances, by its unwarrantable imerforence with the local self government of the people — by its support of the corrupt governments which it has imposed by its power upon sev eral States of the Union, by its complicity with corrupt practices and scandals in vari ous quarters, and by its appointment o f no toriously incompetent men to high official position, has justly brought upon itself the condemnation of the American people. 4. That the persistent interference by Federal officials in local elections, and the use of large sums of money to defeat the voice of the people through the ballot box, deserve and receives our severest condemna tion. 5. That corporations are the creations of law, their franchise and privileges are gran ted to subserve the public interests, aud when these are used, not to subserve the ob ject of their creation, but for purposes of oppression and extortion, we declare it to be tne right aud duty of the legislature to control such corporations. 6. That we favor speedy return to specie payments, just and equal taxation for sup port of Federal and biate governments, and tnat we are opposed to all discrimination in the assessments of Federal revenue for the purposes of protection 7. Tnat we are in favor of free trade and direct taxation. 8. That tne flee navigation and improve ment of the Columbia river, the construction of a breakwater at Fort Orford, the improve ment of the Coquille and Willamette livers, and tne construction of tne Portland, Dalles and bait Lake Railroad, are improvements demanded by the commercial interests ol this state, and that the Federal Govern ment ought by all proper means to assist tnese measures: tnat we are in favor of the bill now before Congress, generally known as the Portland, Dalles aud bale DaKe Rail road bill, and we also favor the early com pletion of the Oregon and California Rail road to the southern boundary of the State. 9. That we disapprove all measures in the interests of capitalists and monopolies against labor, believing tnat distinctions, if distinc tions be made, should be in favor of the la boring class who constitute the mass oi our citizens, the producers of the wealth and prosperity of our country. We therefore ap prove of the declared principles, and sympa thize with the avowed object of the orgamza tion known as the Patrons of Husbandry, and With those of all other orders having for their object retrenchment aud reform in public'affairs, and the social advancement of tffc> people; that we are opposed to a monop oly in the publication and sale of books use! in the common soliools of this State, and we are in favor of amending the existing laws in relation to such, so as to take away from the publishers oi the Pacific Coast series ol reauers and spellers the special privileges in relation thereto which they now enjoy. 10- That the act relating to the fees of sheriff's and clerks ought to be so amended either by making suen offices salaried, or by reducing the fees now attached to the same, as shall make the compensation received by such officers a lair reiuunerati n and noth- iug more for the services required oi them. That the Constitution be so amended that all printing for the btate alter the expiration oi the term of the State Printer in office, when such amendment is passed, shall be provid ed for by letting the same to the lowest re sponsible bidder. 11. That the only legitimate object of government is the protection of its citizens in their lives, liberty and property, and the pursuit of happiness; that to accomplish this end direct means only should be resort ed to; that the good resulting from a depart ure from this rule is temporary, the evil las ting. We are, therefore, opposed to the State engaging in the purchase, leasing or speculating in property of any kind, except such only as is necessary for conducting the ordinary functions of the Government. 12. That we favor the immediate con struction of a good and serviceable wagon road along the south bank of the Colombia river, from the mouth of Sandy river to the Dalles. 13. That the compensation of all officers should be only such as will be a just remun eration for their services 14. That we are in favor of Congressional aid lor the construction of the Portland, Dalle* and Salt Lake Railroad, and for con tinuing the Oregon Central Railroad from e*. Jrw*ph 1» Junction City. WATCHMAKEK AND JE vVELEB, ESTABLISHED IN BAKER C IT r IN 1867, Keeps constantly on baud a well assorted Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS I JEWELRY, and is prepared to do all kinds of work in his lir.e of business. Waltham and Elgin Watches at Factory n3] Prices [tf. "W 'e ^ te rn H o t e l . M AIN ST R E E T ,...........................................BAKER CITY. R E ID & FLETCHER, Prop’r. HIS HOUSE has been enlarged and re fitted, and is now the best Hotel on the T Umatilla and Idaho stage route. Attorney-at-Law, Stages leave this House for above and be low, and also for Clark’s Creek Eldorado, Gem City and Sparta. Connected with the Hotel will be found a first class ILL PRACTICE IN ALL COURTS of the State. W Baker City, 8ept. 1, 1873. nl7y. S A L O O N ! Liquors, Wines and Cigars o f the best quality. Phelan’s Improved Billhrd Tables all in good order. I. D. HAINES, ttorney and cou n selor A Law, Baker city, Oregon. o---- o at [n lti J. M. S H E P H E R D , A t to r n e y a t-L a w , N. B.—Those indebted to either the Hotel or Saloon are requested to appear at the Captain’s office and settle. no5v3tf. B o h n a & M c C o r d ’s SALOO B A K E R CITY, OREGON. AT THE OLD StAND OF ~ S 7 V. KNOX, Bamberger & Frank, BAK ER CITY, OREGON. Attorney at Law, ""(And Notary Public,) WESTON, OREGON. Will practice in the Courts o f this State and Washington Tcrrifory. 1 FECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO LAND 5 Business, and Collections. nl3tf e J O S E P H H. S H I N N , A Notary Public B o lin a *V M cC ord R esp ectftil- ly inform the Citizens of Baber City and tlie Public generally, that they haUe opened a New S A L O O N , Where will always be found the very best W in e s , L iq u o r s and C igars. .¿S l I j s o One of the Finest and Best AND C on veyan cer, Will attend to Conveyancing and making ABSTRACTS OF TITLE. Baker City, Sept. 11, 1872. nl8tf E. W. REYNOLDS, NOTARY PUBLIC AND DEPUTY U. S. MARSHAL. Office with John Brattain, Three Doors South of B edrock D emcrat office, on side o f the Street. Baker City, Sept. 3, 1873.nl7m4: 33r. E e 3?. T i e r n e v , PHYSICIAN AN D SURGEON, BAKER CITY, OREGON, e s p e c t f u l l y in f o r m s t h e c it - R izens of Eastern Oregon that he bas lo cated in Baker City, and gives strict attention to his Profession. ¡^ "O ffice opposite the corner Drug Store. Q5r” Private Residence, next door to the Catholic Church. Baker City, Nov. 5, 1872.-n26tf. . IS-. S n o w » M . 33. Physician and Surgeon, B A K E R CITY, OREGON. O f f i c e —A t t h e City Drug Store. MEDICAL E X A M IN E R the New Y ork Life Inaurano« Co nl3if Mrs. R. C. Shepherd B illia r d T a b le s To be found in the City. “ Fred” and "B ob” will be pleased at all times to have their friends give them a call. At the Standard Bakerv, Under the care of MR. ILER, On the corner, just opposite our Saloon, can always be found good and fresh B re a d and C rack ers. We are prepared to supply Festivals, Par ties, Weddings, etc-, etc-, with Cakes, Pies, &c., on short notice and at reasonable rates. BOHNA & McCORD. Baker City, Feb. 10, 1871. niOtf COSMOPOLITAN SALOOX. respectfully inform the Public that W he has opened the ILLIAM CONSTABLE WOULD C o sm o p o lita n S a lo o n , Corner o f Front Street and Court Avenue, opposite Virtue’s Bank, where he will be pleased to see and wait upon his friends and the Public generally. His B A R Is supplied with the very best o f every jh in g in his line. He has a Fine Billiard Table for the use o f his customers. Baker City, Dec. 17, 1873. P-32tf PORTLAND ADVERTISEMENTS. S J M ’C O R M IC K , Importer and Dealer In Bools, Stationary, Toys, Music And N EW SPAPERS, FRANKLIN BOOK-STORK AND SANTA C L A U »’ IS a g e n t f o r liim r & Baker’s Sewing MacMnes. Baker City, Dec. 1 , 187‘2.n80tf R. M ’IN T O S H . Headquarters, Fire-proof Brick Building, 105 Front street, Portland, nT7 Oregon. DR. J. R- [tf CARDWELL, Respectfully offers his services to the Public D en tist In the capacity of TAEN TAL ROOMS, No. 89, First street, X J Portland, Oregon. The late and im proved styles of work at reduced rates. Ni trous oxide for the painless extraction of M P m y sW JOINER AND teeth. Oatoinet-Mals-er. W. [n29tf H. WATKINS, M. D. All kinds and every PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. D E S C R IP T IO N FFICE, Odd Fellows’s Building. Resi dence, corner oi Alain and Park streets, Portland, Oregon, a y Special attention to diteoees of the Eye *»d Ear. f Of Work in Wood neatly and promptly done. Beher.Oity, Jan. 1 ,1878W, PLATFORM . J . 13. Ö A E D N E K , ANDREW J. LAWBEXtE, BA K ER CITY, OREGON. D E M O C R A T IC The following platform of princi ples was adopted by the Democratic State Convention at Albany: Fruit Trees aui S tately, P R O F E S S I O N A L CARDS. For the benefit of subscribers in certain localities, we issue a second -edition o f the D em ocrat on every Monday morning, which contains all the news of importance received at this city up to Saturday noon. All work Warranted. Office One Door be low the CITY DBUG STORE. Baker City, Oregon.-n7y my extensive and varied assortment of both useful and ornamental, for which I will soli low for “ MONI8H.” SEND FOR CATALOGUE. Address, # H. J. GLEB, Cove, Union County, nl71y Oregon" O S e c o n d EdLition. R e p u b lic a n P la tfo r m . R e so l v e d , 1. The Republican party of the State of Oregon, in Con vention assembled, declare that the end of Government is to secure equal and exact justice to all citizens with as little infringement a$ possible up on individual freedom; tbat the gov ernment of the people by the people and for the people, interpreted and foreshadowed by the Declaration of Independence is the true American idea; that this idea can only be real ized by the election of honest and capable men to public office, and by conducting public affairs with fctrict prudence and in accordance with the sound and approved maxims of business and political economy. 2. That party organizations are useful and necessary, but that while we are proud of the birth and history of the Republican party, we recog nize no such allegiance to politiaal associations as shall prevent our fair and candid criticism of the acts of all public men, and tbat every case of negligence, wastefulness or dis honesty on the part of those having control of public money, ought to be promptly investigated and severe ly .punished, without fear or favor; that we expect of our State legisla tors and State officers, the strictest integrity and economy, the largest possible relief from the burden of taxation, the maintainance of public education, the preservation of the purity and freedom of the ballot box the enforcement of such laws as will secure to all entitled to suffrage fhe right to its exercise and such as will at the same time exclude all fraudu lent voting. 3. That we insist upon the right aud duty of the State to control eve-^ ry franchise of whatever kind it grants, and while we do not wish that any injustice Bhall be done to the individual or corporation invest ing capital or industry in enterprises of this kind, we yet demand that no franchise shall be granted which is prejudicial to the public, in which the rights and interests of the State and the people are not carefully and fully guarded. d.v That while we recognize the full right of every citizen to express aiid act upon his conviction» upon all questions of public or State in terest, no person holding a Federal or State office has the right to seek to influence the action of his subor dinates by exciting their fears of loss of place if their opinions or actions sliall differ from his own, and that we are opposed to all interference or participation by them in the conven tions of the people for the nomina tion of their candidates for office. 5. That we are desirous of politi cal reform, and for honest economy and purity in all official administra tion. That to secure this is the duty of every citizen; that to this end eve ry good man should feel bound to participate in politics, and to make an end of bad men forcing their elec tions by securing a party nomina tion. That we believe there are as good men in the Republican party as out of it, and cnly the best men should be nominated for office, and only' such are entitled to receive the support of the people. t> That we sympathize with every movement to secure for agriculture and labor their due influence, inter est aud rights, and the Republican party will be their ally in every just effort to attain that end. 7. That the interests of this State demand in its commercial relations with the other States of the Union, both present and prospective, and will warrant a liberal expenditure on the part of our National Government in the improvement of our harbors and of our channels, and it is the true policy of our people that they should be so represented in Congress as shall the most effectively secure this result. 8. That true economy in the man agement of public lands of the Unit ed States, as well as the settlement of our vast domain and the develop ment of its resources, demands liber al grants of the public lands to aid in the construction of railroads and other public works, with such limi tations and restrictions as will secure the ultimate sale to actual settlers- 9. That we are in favor of Con. gressionai aid to the Portland, Dalles and Salt Lake Railroad; for the im provement of the Columbia River at the Dalles and Cascades; to aid the extension of the Oregon Central Railroad from St. Joe, through the counties of Polk and Renton, to its junction with the Oregon ^nd Cali fornia Railroad, and the improve ment of the Willamette river. 10. That we favor Congressional aid for the construction of a wagon road from sotre point in Rogue riv er valley to the nearest practicable point on the coast and that we favor the immediate construction of a good and servieable wagon road along the south bank of the Colum bia river from the mouth of Sandy to th e P e l l « « . NO. 50. 11. That we are opposed to the purchase or leasing by this State of the canal and locks at the falls of the Willamette river. 12. That we demand the repeal of the litigant law, Portland Police bill, the unconstitutional acts increasing emoluments and Judicial officers, the acts increasing the fees of clerks and sheriffs, and the modification of the sh od laws so as to relieve the people of the school book m onopoly4 13. That we are in favor of the speedy payment in full of all just claims of citizens and volunteers for supplies furnished and services ren dered in tlie suppression of Indian hostilities in Southern Oregon in the years 1872 and 1873. II. That we are in favor of such legislation to regulate the sale of in toxicating lhptors as will restrain the abuses growing out of indiscrim inate license, and operate as a need ful check upon the growing evils of intemperance. 15. That we are in favor of open ing Wallowa valley to settlement. JAMES CHAMBERS, Chairman Committee. C h e y e n n e , April 12. —TheCheyen- ue Ledger has the following from its correspondent at Red Cloud Agcdcy, dated April 7th: The United States Commissioners returned from Spotted Tail to-day, having accomplished absolutely nothing. Their pow-wowiug at the Agency has rather complicated mat ters between the Government and the Indians. The Indians at Spotted Tail refuse absolutely to have their agency removed* They say they are tired of seeing Commissioners and have invited the present delegation to leave in language more forcible than polite. It is understood that the Commissioners will proceed East at once and ask for a strong military escort and return within a month and move the agency. The visit of the Commissioners has only served to destroy the moral effect produced by the troops. The Indians, who are keen observers, have noticed that there is a hitch somewhere in the working of things relatiug to them. They expect one thing from the mil itary and are led to beleive something else from Peace Commissioners. Spotted Tail accused the Commissi- ers in council of H iking to stir up trouple between his people and the northern Indians, and in the langua. ge of the inthrpreter, said he wanted them to “ dry up.,, He says he has been moved around and pestered ad much by these ‘ flies“ from tha Great Father that he wants his words written down this time to show to all of them who come begging around here, after that he won’t talk to them any more. No doubt Spotted Tail and Red Cloud are acting in accord. The former at the largest council, after a few words spoken in an exci ted manner, waved his hand to the people and they all left. Tha same scene occurred at Red Cloud. A show of counting Indians has been made here—that ifl. the.Agent called in the head men and took there word for the number they had. So far, six thousand have been registered. There are probably four thousand or less. Several bands have refused to either be cotinted or change the number for which tliey have hereto fore drawn rations. Some of them, after they had handed in their num bers, came next day and claimed that they had forgotten their women and children, and wanted to regis ter them. The Peace Commission ers arrived at Cheyenne j-esterday. S a l t L a k e , April 9. —An old man, supposed to be Bender of Kansas, was arrested in the southern portion of this Territory some weeks ago, and arrived here last night and is now in jail. Parties here, who claim to have known Liim, have identified him as Bender of Kansas. A young man supposed to bo his son, held in custody at Salt Creek, will be brought here. Judge Emerson of the Second Ju dicial District for this Territory, is reported to have recognized the At- tourney.General and Territorial Marshal elected by the Legislature, iu opposition to other parties who had been nominated and commis sioned us such by law. The same question came up before Judge Me- Keene here to-day, but no decision was made, the Judge here not hav ing as yet reconized either of the par ti vs. Several miners who left here last Fall for French Guinea, have return ed disgusted with that country, and glad to get away with their live*. Mining prospects are excellent for the ensuing season. It appears from the estimates of the Commissioner of Pengions that there are only 39,000 survivors of the Mex ican war. Pensions are demanded for them. John Stewart trotted twenty miles on the Oakland course on Saturday, April 1th, in 58 minutes and 59 sec onds. He appeared to be little fatig ued after Euch a terrible performance. One square or less, one insertion,. . . . .M JJ Each additional insertion,.........................1 ” One square three months,. . . . . . . . . . . • Business Advertisements by the month— Quartet column....... .................. W Half colu m n ,................. .10 00 One column,....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 * 00 Ten per cent, additional on advertisements to which a special position is guaranteed. ECT"The space of one Inch, up and down the column, constitutes a square. N. B__ All debts due this office are payable in Coin, unless otherwise expressly agreed. ‘ W a rm e n o u g h u p b e r e .1 Jack Starlight was stopping in • country village, and one Sunday last summer, having nothing to occupy his time, he catna to the sensible conclusion that he had better go to church ill the evening; and so after supper he wended his way to the “ rneetin* house." It was a very warm evening, and Jack thought, as be was a stranger, he would go into the gallery. There were few people up there, so he seat ed himself in a front seat and pre pared to listen. The minister wae preaching one of those red hot ser mons country ministers delight in and was happy. Jack was not. The gallery waff getting warmer every minute. Ther people in the body o f the church looked comfortable, and our hero considered it was cooler down ther* and concluded to try it. Just as he started, the minieter was in the midet of a terrible warn ing to young men, and the noise her made attracted the dominie's atten tion. Thinking Jack was about to leave the church, the clergyman stopped in his sermon and said: “ Young man, you may not bar awaie of it, but you are going straight to hell!” Jack stopped, looked back, and seeing that he was the person ad dressed, replied, “ Is tbat so? I wae going down where you are; but ii that is the case I ’ll stay where I am, for it’s warm enough here." Jack coolly then sat down again, amid the rather loud smiles of tho youngenportion of the congregation. The minister gave out the next- hymn immediately. T h e F iv e D a u g h t e r s .-— A gentle man had five daughters, all o f whom he brought up to some useful and respectable occupation in life.—- These daughters married, one aftef another, with the consent o f their father. The first married a gentle' man by the name of lo o r ; the second a Mr. Little; the third, a Mr. Shorty the fourth, a Mr. Brown; and tho fifth, a Mr. Hogg. At the wedding of the latter, her sisters^ with their husbands, were present. After tb r ceremonies of the wedding w ® r* over, the old gentlemen said to the guestsi “ I have taken great pains to educate* my daughters, that they might aot well their parts in life; and from their advantages and improvements I fondly hoped that they would do honor to their family; and no# I find that all my pains, cares and ex-* pectations, have turned out nothing but a P oor , L i t t l e , S h o r t , B row * , Hoo. T he R adical N ominee #.—T he S#-* lem Mercury says: “ Another com-* vention has met and placed if» ceûd* idates before the people for their suffrages. Richard Williams, tfatf Radical candidate for Congress, is but little known in the political world attef will be elected to remain at home an practice his profession. J. C. Tollman, the candidate1 (of Governor, has less qualification» tot the position than aBy One we know of iu the State who ba» been making pretensions for the place. He is U6% known outside of Jackson county, aud has only held the position of County Judge of that county ad a time when the county had but * ferry small population and its wants were very few iu number. He is set a talker and does not possess that thrift and energy so necessary for the ex ecutive of a growing and risingState, but the people need have no fears of being governed by him. C. M. Foster, candidate for Secre tary of State, is not known outside of Baker City and will be easily led to the slaughter ou the first Monday in June. D. G. Clark, the nominee for Treasurer, is but little known end will be entirely forgotten after the election. E. M. Waite may hatet done the State printing by jobs, as her said last Wednesday night in accepting the nomination;, bdt thé people of Ore gon have too good sense to allow him to make any more “ jobs" out of it. Mr. Rowland the nominee for Su« perintendent of Publie Instruction, is known to but few people of Ore gon, and we think from one to two thousand majority of the voters .„of the State will fail to know him ox the first Monday iu June. --------------- ■ ■■■ Thé Indépendant Convention that met at Salem, on the 15th of April, made the following nominations for State officers: Mr. Campbell, of Polk for Govenor; for Congress T. M. Da venport* of Marion; for Secretary of State, James H. Douthett of Wasco; for Treasurer. DemuaBeach of Linn; and for State Printer Wm. M. Hand of Wasco. The above are all Repub licans but Jas. H. Douthett, and ha has been known for years as a aora Paper cuffs are said to have origi head Democrat. nated in newspaper attacks. ■ ■■ m m m m * San Domingo has aaautod The Cure of Santa Crua is forbid Sacasna Bay Convention. den to remain in France.