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ALBANY REGISTER. V. S. Ofliein Paper for Oregon. FRIDAY. JUNE . 1S73. ComlvHl of Crime It is blood-chillh g t vead tin numerous cans of suicide and assn--sination, the cases of wholesale murder almost constantly coming to liglit in some quarter of our do. main. It would seem that tlie enemy of mankind was holding higli carnival over tlie minds of our people, leading them to tragic ends, or tlie commission of atrocious deeds of heartless crime. A tew days of misfortune justifies with some a self-sought exit from time. A plunge, a shot, a poisonourdrng, snd the victim of" self destruction is lost to human activities. A shock of soul-agony, maylie thrilled by falsity of friend, or betrayal df ite or husband, or lasting hurt to repu tation or li'e indicted upon them, or self, is sufficient cause to arm some souls with fatal, deadly re solve. Two shots, two p'unges of the vital seeking dagger, and stark and stiff lie the betrayer and the betrayed, the injuring and the in jured The agonized soul immo lates itself, with its procuring vic tim, upon the altar of life-ending revenge, (ireed insatiate, mind absorbing, soul-eomiding thirst for power, for gold, seeing no virtue or humanity in anything save gratifi cation of self; looking upon human ity as a rich cordial to drink, or a golden fleece to pluck, ora soulless, unfeeling thing, like itself, to use; thoughtlessof God, of destiny; with fceling, only such as tarnished wolves display; such human devils, iu defiance of law, entrap and kill in cold blood their fellow men for money. Human fiends, they are, dripping with human gore for lust of money. Texas has had litem; North Carolina; Virginia; Missouri; Kansas; New York where have Uiey not been within the last twelve months? And now comes Mrs. York, of Kansas, with her dying rtory. Last September she poisoned her son-in-law, A. W, Drake, at his home near Moanegua, 111. She poisoned her husband in 1865; she administered the fatal dose to her own daughter, Mrs. A. V. Drake, and her two children; she poisoned the wife of E. R. Drake. Then he went to her son's prepared a mixture for him, but by mistake took it herself, which resulted in her own miserable death. These things are horrible. Drag the pur lieus of crime and reveal any in iquity more hideous and revolting in its atrocity than the above, or than the Render murders, in Kan sas, it you can. False ideas of, or reck 'ess disregard of human re sponsibility and destiny, is mainly the cause of these tragic events. A more thorough enlightenment in the direction of duty and responsi bility will alone stop this rising tide of crime. In proportion as t he average moral sentiment of mankind is elevated, will its bloody waters be assuaged. fhe Koble Aborigine UabOflomlng. On the 11th inst., Captain Jack, Scar-faoed Charley, Boston Charley, floonohin, Mono, William, Princess Mary, and Liusie were taken to tlie office tent of the camp to be intor ftewed by Judge Steele. Tlie 1st t, after tone pieuwinarv eonver. sit'run, questioned them about the disposition of the property of the Modocs' victims. At first they denied any know'edge of 'I nomas' watch or I ient Cranston's ring. They told different stories and then re'erred the judge to Hooka Jim, fhacknasty Jim and ! teamlnat Frank desiring to implicate these, they being hated by all ti e Modoc on account of their treachery, and who say they will kill them or have them killed if it takes years. Judge Meel in a half hours talk obtained but litt e satisfaction out of them He then told them that unless they gave up the watch and ring he would abandon them to their tiite and not trv to ret the ear of Tyee Davis. He gave them until next day to answer. When the afternoon of the 12t h arrived, the Indians sent for Doctor Cabinet and made the following statements: Black J im acknowledged that lie stole $18 from Aleaciiam ami passed in that amount Boston said he hail Meacham's pistol hidden in the rocks and would return it if lie had a chance He said a squaw de stroyed Meacham's memorandum book. Steamboat Frank said he knew where the coat and vest of Di. Thomas were, and could obtain them in ha f a day. The lie', gentleman's gold watch was carried off by a Warm Spring Indian, and Cranston's ring was lost. The leading braves, including Jack, said that thirty or forty shots were fired during the massacre of the Peace Commissioners, and actively shifted the responsibility for the murder from one to another. All agreed that Bogus Charley did not partici te in the massacre. Tbr Prospect. California journals estimate that tiie wheat crop in that State will be in excess of the one of last year. The prospect for a large yield iu this State is very fine. That the prices will be nearly if not quite as good this year as last, is indicated by the expected tailing off- of the crop in some parts of Europe, com pelling her to look to other sources tor supplies. It is estimated that England alone will draw on other countries tor not less than 100,000, 000 bushels of wheat. The election for city officers in Portland took place last Monday. Three tickets were in the field Republican, Democratic and citi zens'. The electiou was warmly contested, a larger vote being cast than ever before. The citizens elected Failing, Mayor, and Going, Assessor. The Republicans elected Denny, Police Judge, and Lewis, Treasurer. The Cotincilmen elect are George Hoyt, (cit.,) J. H. Lyon, (Rep.,) and L. Hesser (Rep.) The water proposition was lost by a large majority. The election in East Portland last Monday resulted as follows: Recorder, R. E. Bybee; Treasurer, W. S. Gordon; Assessor, O. M. Barnard. Councilmei Long Terms Cyrus Ruckman, J. S. M. Van Cleave, Jas. B, Stephens. Short Term P. V, Stevenson, R. Pope, A. J. Hoyt. All the above were Republicans except Van Cleave and Stephens. The latter were nominated by the citizens party. We are glad to read that official reports have been received by the Governor showing that none of the Oregon Volunteers were near the late killing of the Modoc captives, and denouncing the report connect ing them rth the, transaction as malicious. We hope Gen. Davis may be able to ferit out and-arrest ttm real criminal. of the Mle linion . Tcjuipernuee The Oregon State Temperance Union met iu Hie Pacific Opera Ho ise iu this city lat Friday at 10 o'clock A.M. Befhiw Ifce formal opening of the I'nion an amateur autre ang sev cral stirring lenieran(V songs fur the edillcaiiuu nf tiMaM inhling delegates. By the time the hour arrived for the opening of tUe Union the liou-e was partly tilled with ladle and gentle men.' mostly from di-Mi,ee. Promptly oil time, President Ryan called the Union to order. Secretary H. 0. Clement iu hi place. A song was tiling iv the (jrtorr. Prayer wan offered by Rev. Dr. Dawn, of Salem. President Byan arose mid said: ' "We have met for the purpose nf perfecting tlie organization of the State Temperance Union. As we do here, as we are guided by sound judg ment and wisdom, will oin cause he covered witji honors or with disgrace. It is a well established fait that the distillery, the rum shop and grocery, control the destiny nt the Nation. Through their perverting Influences, every tie is sundered; kindred am; friends are covered with shinue and di grace; homes and families are made desolate. Society and individuals have the right to regulate the terms on which they shall exist iu usefulness and happiness. God has endowed us with certain functions which we can all t'rc!y exercise without injury to other; hilt the moment we exercise I hese to the injury of society or any member therein, that moment we have the right to stop and end these evils. Our happiness and well-being is so in terwoven with the relation we hear to oneauofher. Ill society, that no one can commit a social wrong, or abuse, without injury to a greater or less de gree to all. Nhieflfc'iiths of the qrttr- reis mat emmtrer lire; nine-tentus oi the miseries of the world, are produced bv the evils of the drinking custom. If we do not mean what we say, our words ami acts are as powerless as the empty air. But if we do mean what we say. we should he fully determined to carry out the principles we advo cate. Let us assist with all our power those who desire to place the strongest and highest bars against these evil that are filling the laud with wild laments and wailing low, and turning the bright and beautiful glories of our iiiud into hitter ashes." Applause, followed these eloquent remarks. Tiie Committee on Credentials was then announced, consisting of II. C Clement, . Hayes, L. belaud, E. J Dawne, J. 0. Spencer. A resolution on order of business was adopted. It called for the ap pointing of a committee, which the President designated as follows: J B MiClane, S W Lemon, G Hoi man. A recess was liere taken to allow the Committee on Credentials to make up their reiioit. The time was occu pied by Father Newsom iu singing several "lively ' temperance songs, which the audience applauded. The report of the Committee on Or der ot liii-iness being ottered was en tertalned try the rresident. It was as follows: 1st Opening by music and prayer 2d Heading of the minutes. 3d Report ot Committee on Cre.' dentin Is. 4th Admission of members. 5th Appointment of committees. tith Reading of resolutions and action tin-rein. 7th Report of committers. Nth Miscellaneous business,,. The report was adopted. The minutes of tlie preceding meet ings were read by the Secretary, but were not acted upon. Here the Committee on Credentials offered their report. Persons signing the pledge ot the union, taking the obligation and paying!, were admit ted as members. Tiie following is the pledge: Pledge. I pledge myself to abstain forever from the use of intoxicating liquors as a beverage, and to use every honorable and legitimate means to discountenance their use and sale In the community and to place tiie high est, and most stringent barriers against the growing evils to intoxication and the liquor traffic. Which received about seventy sig natures. Adjourned until 1 o'clock P. M. AFTERNOON BKSSION. President Ryan in tlie chair. Com mittee on Credentials reported addi tional delegates, who were received. A number of persons signed the pledge and took the obligation. The Presi dent announced the following com mittees: CmwtitiUUm and Ify-tmcs.R. Reed, Levi Lcland, W. R. Steward, Jacob Conser, D. C. Underwood. Besolution.s.W. S. McMeen, W. II. Iewls, J. B. McClane, E. F. Heroy, J. L. Johnson. rolitiml Action. J. B. Garrison, W. R. Dunbar, .L W. Johnson. A report ou Political Action from tlie Grand Ixxlge of Gootl Templars was read, and on motion referred to Committee ou Political Action. A short recess was taken to allow Committees to make up reports. . On being called to order the report of the Committee on Resolutions w ma. . Htetiu The cbMowing resolutions were rec ommended hv the Committee : By C. F. Finlayson : Jiesnlreil, That the temperance men be requested logo into tlie political primaries and endeavor by all honor able means to secure the 'nomination of tempernnce men for tlie various of fices iu the gift of the people. Adopt ed. By H. C. Clement: ftwtfra?, That a committee of three lie appointed in each county to receive members in the organization, and as certain as near as possible the number ot legal voters who are willing to make their temperance principles gov ern their actions in political matters, anil report tlie same to the Executive Committee of this Union, on or liefore the 2'2d day of FebraarT, 1874. Adopt ed. By David Newsom: leKoleed, By this Union, That total prohibition of the liquor trade and licence system by legislation and all prudential means, shall be its para mount object. 1 his resolution was carried by a ris ing vote, unanimously. '" Volunteer remarks were here made by Mr. Levi Leland. His effort was to show the real cause of high taxa tion. He found it iu tlie liquor traffic. A letter to President Ryan from O. S. Phelps, ot Portland, was read to the Union, It was somewhat sopho morian iu style, but probably was a relief to the writer. There 'was an attempt at poetry at the end of it. Tiie Committee ou Political Action through its President reported. The following is the report a amended and perfected afterwards : lo the President and members of the Oregon State Temperance Union. We, your Committee on Political Action, beg leave to report as follows: That we cordially concur in the ac tion of the Grand 'Lodge of I.O.G.T. of this Slate, as embodied iu 'be re iort of a like committee appointed by that Grand Body, on the political ac tion necessary to procure wholesome legislation on the subject of Temper ance. As said Grand Body desired and requests our co-operation we would recommend the appointment of a committee consisting of E. W. Byan. J. B. McClane, W. B. Carter, Syl. C. Simpson and A. B. Cosper, whose duty it shall be to secure the services of a comietent person or per sons to draft a stringent Prohibitory law, with the principle of the "civil damage" law incorporated therein, and have the same presented to onr next Legislature for enactment as the law of the land, and to secure the services of a competent person or persons to appear before the said Legislature and to argue in favor of the passage of said law its legality and the necessity of the same and all points necessary to secure its adoption as the law of tlie State ; and also to have drafted the "Local Option" liquor law, and also a law containing such amendments to the law at present on our statutes as may be necessary to render its provis ions thoroughly effective, and such other laws as may seem best adapted to the cause of temperance ; and that copies of said law be retained iu the hands of said Committee, subject to such use as may seem judicious and advisable; and that it shall lie the duty of said Committee to inaugurate and carry out plans for solie'ting con tributions for the purpose of remuner ating said person Or persons, and de vise such further ways and means as may be essential to the accomplish ment of these objects. And further. that said Committee be authorized to drait and have circu.at.ed In each coun ty petitions to our Legislative Assem bly, praying that all laws licensing the sale of intoxicating Honors iu this State be repealed, and in place there of that just and binding laws be passed prohibiting their sale forever as a beverage in the State of Oregon ; and that this committee shall confer with said other committees as have been or may be appointed for similar pnriKises, and that they report to the Union at its next session. And your committee would further suggest that necomiany invite an religious and moral societies and all temperance workers throughout the State to join with us and assist in aceomnlishiiur these desirable and important objects. jvespectiuuy suomitted, John B. Gaiiiuson, Wm. R. Dckbab, J. W. Watts. Adopted. A eriod of delay occurring, await- nix. nuiiiii v viiiiiiiucv, -i-ri,u delegates volunteered remarks. One mr I hi. . f i . . i r.t j urn 1 1 .it ........ .. . suggested that, part of the proceedings of Fourth of July celebrations be de voted to temperance. Hie following amendments to tlie Constitution were offered and passed . First, mat Article m ot the Con stitution be amended by striking out all of said Article after the word Ore gon. Second. Tnat that nart of Art. 3d which reads "can become a perpetual member bv navinir Into the Treasure die sum of ti annually," be changed to read : can become an annual mem ber by paying into the Treasury the sum of $1 yearly. Htnoived, TJiat the Union earnestly recommend the formation of temper ance societies in the different cities, eotutiei iudctmnimitlta in this State. wMcfe ibsli stead lutbt relation of auxilliary societies to the Union, and shall be represented in it as provided for by Article 2d of the Constitution. Adopted. A resolution was passed that the committee to circulate iietitions, etc.. be requested to prepare separate peti tions for the signatures of those ad dicted to habits of in tempera uce, to be presented with others to the next Leg islature praying for the passage of a prohibitory iiquor law. A motion was passed Hmfting mem bers to two speeches on each question, not to exceed five minute- each. A resolution that the Committee on Constitution draft a Constitution for Auxiliary Unions, was passed. A resolution on statistical informa tion was passed appointing a general committee of one, and a committee of one iu each county, the latter to col lect statistical Information and report to the general committee, the same to lie reported at next session,. , A resolution providing for the ap pointing, of a committee to draft by laws and necessary resolutions was passed. Mr. Levi Leland addressed the audi ence with his usual force. Among other tilings he spoke of the respect In which a temperance pledge is held even by those who are notoriously in temperate; instancing a drunkard's boy. who. atter he liad taken the pledge, was uo longer required by his father, as was bis wont, to go for liq uor. Father Newsom made some remarks, expressing his determination to con tinue in the work of striving to drive King Alcohol from our land, so long as life endured ; and exhorted others to do so. Adjourned until evening. evening session. By 8 o'clock P. M. the body of the Opera House was well filled with at tentive people. Singing, by a select number ot voralists. greeted the audi ence as they assembled. On the Union being called to order by President Ryan, a resolution was offered and passed, providing iu effect that ladies, favorable to the muse, be invited to assist, in circulating petitions to be presented to tlie next Legisla ture to influence their action in the direction of a temperance law. A resolution offered by David New som was passed, pledging the Union to an endorsement of the doctrine of total prohibition of the liquor traffic and the liquor license law, and to an endorsement of tlie doctrine of a life time pledge to abstinence from all in toxicating drinks as a beverage, and iramc in tne same. M, V. Johnson, Ellen B. O 'Donald. Minnie Stone and Win. Jones signed tlie pledge and were obligated. IHK. S. T. M1I.I.ER Was called for and addressed the Uniou. After boasting some of his own experience in attending temper ance meetings, urged tlie importance of uniting all temperance people have been too much scattered, giving control to whisky ring. Now more concert of action needed. Farmers' Clubs have been meeting to relieve the money pressure ; but the Temperance Union was doing more to relieve the pressure than they. Would build a fortification of moral character around the -young by temperance agitation. Called upon parents. to make temper ance paramount. Support no man who is not pledged to tlie cause. A resolution, That the altogether too prevalent practice of drug stores throughout our State, selling Intoxi cating drinks as a beverage oil all davs of the week, under the miserable dis guise of for "medicinal purposes,'" de serves, and should receive the hearty condemnation of all temperance men and women, and that suitable legisla tion should be had to restrain this wolf in sheep's clothing. The Committee on By-laws submit ted the following report: AKTIC1.K I. The session of tin Union shall be held annually upon such day and hour and at such place as may ue designated at each previous session. AKTICLE II. Tiie Board of Direct ors, annual members, lite members and life directors shall constitute those who shall be entitled to act in organ izing each session ot the Union. Article Hi. The President. Treas urer and Recording Secretary shall be elected by ballot. The remaining offi cers contemplated in Article VI. ot the Constitution, by a majority vote. Akticle IV. The Recording Secre tary shall keep complete and separate lists of life directors, life members, annual members and delegates. Article V. Section 1 There shall be appointed by tlie President at each regular nieetiugthe followingstaiidinu committees, vk: On Credentials. Resolutions, Political Action, Speech es, Ways and Means. Akticle VI Section 1 No person shall be allowed to speak more than twice nor longer than five minutes on the same question, except by special permission of the Unfon. Article YII.-6efton 1-Tbe Union may, at any annual meeting, adopt by-laws, rules of order, or older of business, which may be found neces sary. 1'mMai, Such by-laws, rules of order, or order of business do not con flict with the Constitution. A motion was carried that the next meettnit of the Union be at Astern on tne nowiax preeetnne uw meeting t