OREGON SENTINEL. JACKSONVILLE i Saturday, August 26, 1882. DEMOCRATIC HISTORY. There is perhaps no study more in teresting, and when judiciously pursued, none more productiro of good results, than that of history. Not only docs it broaden the view, and deepen the culture of those who engage in it, hut it often has tho practical advantage of saving them from making themselves very ridiculous. If, for instance, an American editor, upon receipt of in formation that a new country had been discovered, Bhould gravely com ment upon it as a very strange and hitherto unheard of event, and should declare that no such thin" had ever happened to this country, ono can easl ly see now even a meager acquaintance with the history of the topic ho was considering, might have saved him from thus parading himself as an ignorant booby. Just at the present time, the democratic party occupies much this position of ignorance in tho discussion of the Hubbell Assessment Circular. Prom tho profuse display of virtuous horror depicted upon tho democratic countenance when discussing this sub ject from theostentatiousupliftingofas- tomshed democratic hands from the thousand and one exclamatory escape valves, that seem all too few for the relief of tho boiling indignation of tho democrat bosom one would think that tho grand old democratic party, which has sucked purity as a morning draught from theconstitution, lol these twenty years, had never accepted so much as a single penny from tho hard' earned, beggarly pittance of tho over worked and down-trodden government clerk. Oh! no, she would scorn to take ono farthing; even if the poor, crippled soldier should kneel upon tho one leg left him by the lateunpleasant - ness, and should beg her to take it. Now, if these democrats could plug up their fountains of wrath for a few moments, and take down a political history of this country and begin its study say with the great Jackson ad ministration about the time when tho significant utterance of Governor .Marcy, that "to the victor belongs tho spoils" became the watchword of dem ocratic politicians; if ho will continue the study from that time to the igno minious close of democratic sunrpmncv,--ii.-a-i'5i.-i cwiiK.jJ already burning low in the socket, was finally Bnuffed out by tho bullets of the crip ples whom it nowprofesses to defend, lie will find such a persistent, continu al, unblushing extortion from office holders big and little highand low such open threats of removal upon failure to pay the demandsof campaign committees snch instant execution, following hard upon disregarded . threats, as. will mako the Hubbell Cir cular seem the very emblem of politi cal perfection. Head the experience of those patriots who served the gov ernment during the Buchanan admin istration, notably of Isaac "West and Mr. Wendell and Joseph M. Lucas and Stephen G. Dodge and a host of others, somo of whom wero kicked out because of their failuro to submit to extortion, while others resigned just in time to escape dismissal. Republi cans, however, must not console them selves with tho recollection of tho dem ocratic deficiencies. Tho "you're anoth er" argument is fast losing its force with tho American people, and some thing much more potent than recrimi nation is required to support the meas ures of the party which is to control - this government in the future. But the democratic attempt to make party capital out of this circular is much like Ins Satanic Majesty objecting to the uso of brimstone in a match factory. The letters of Star Routd Dorsey to President Garfield which have recently come to light, are excellent specimens of impudonco run to seed. By the side of thoso letters the proverbial cheek of the government mule, pales into maidenly modesty. Dorsey not only undertakes to mako the President's Cabinet for him, but proceeds to mark out the line of policy which the admin istration should pursue. Kead between the lines and in the light of subsequent developments, it is easy to understand Dorsoy's oxtremo anxiety on tho sub ject of Cabinet oppointments, especially thoso of Attorney-General, and Postmaster-General and the fact that he did not succeed in eflectinc the ap pointments ho desired, may haTo con tributed somowhat to tho cause of his present difficulties. Quito a ripplo of excitement has been created in New York political circles by tho publication, in a Now York paper, of a charge that ex-Senator Conkling and Jay Gould recently attempted to bribe Governor Cornell to take certain action in some matters before liiin. Both Conkling and Geuld btrenuously deny the charge, and have taken lneusurcs to bring the matter before the Courts. Governor Cornell as yet has mude no denial of the charge, and this would bucin to give color to wo suspicion th at it is not made wholly Ihthout foundation. n.U.N TALK TO UU'LRMC.IAS. The circular recently issued by the Republican Congressional Committee to employes of the various departments of the Government, and popularly known as the Assessment Circular, has been the means of provoking consider able discussion upon tho subject of po litical assessments. Tho circular in question, as is generally known, con tains a request that tho person receiv ing it will remit a specified sum to Mr. Hubbel, Acting Treasurer of the Committee. This raonoy, as is stated in the circular, is to bo used in con ducting the comiug congressional elec lions. This means of procuring money for conducting political campaigns is nothing new. It has been the custom for years, and tho present circular is an exact copy of tho one issued in 1878, except tho change of date. It has not been confined to any political party, but has been tho common prac tice of all parties. The present dis cussion in its purposes is nothing new, and is not founded, as some seem to imagine, upon any sudden discovery of wrong doing, or any violent aggrava tion of a wrong already in existence. It is only in its earnestness and force, that the present agitation of this sub ject differs from all others. This earn estness coraos from tho depths of a conviction which is indifferent alike to tenders of favors and to tirades of abuse. It is tho result of an honest, ini artial and intelligent study of tho past and present, applied with discrim inating judgment and foresight to tho future of American institutions. Its force is the irresistible force of convic tion brought about by growing moral 1 and intellectual development, assisted by the fearless and well directed efforts of a few brave and upright men. The men who oppose theso assessments do so, because they honestly believo it to bo wrong, and it will not do for the self constituted leaders of the party, to arise and read them out of tho Repub lican ranks. They are Republicans still, and it remains for tho future of American politics to say, whether they arc not, after al 1, tho truest and best Republicans and the saviors of the Republican party. Tho argument, that tho poor people who are employed in the Government service should not be compelled to contribute to campaign funds because they arc poor, is u miserable distortion of tho much abused, poor man arrju- agogue. All such arguraont collapses at once,.beforo tho fact that Govern ment employes are generally paid much more than their work is worth, and that there are hundreds and thousands of applicants constantly clamoring for these offices assessments and all. If the passes and poor women have been assessed, it is an oversight of course, and all fairminded criticism will ac cept it as such. The difficulty lies much deeper than the imaginary op pression of scavengers or scrub-women. Despite tho repeated assurance and re assurance of the advocates of these assessments, that the contribution is purely voluntary, and that no person has been or shall be disturbed who re fuses to contribute, the fact remains, that tho requests of this committee are demands, and are intended to be such. The persons receiving these circulars understand that this oft repeated as surance of tho political leaders, that no removals shall bo made.ismeantfor the public, but that tho demand for money is meant for them. A request from an employer to thoso in his service, is generally a command, and would be especially so, if the compliance or non compliance with tho request affected the business existence of the employer. "The king's requests are commands," no matter how formally or how polite ly made, and he who disregards them, docs so at his peril. If these are pure ly voluntary contributions, why send a request to each person specifying tho amount expected of him? Why not announce to tho whole people through the medium of the public press, that funds oro needed, and contributions will be thankfully received, or, if cir culars are sent out, why not send them to all Republicans, instead of merely to thoso who work for the government If tho "committee feels authorized to apply to all citizens whoso principles or interests are involved in tho strug gle," why. not apply to the Republicans at large? There is no use mincing matters, or twisting phrases to suit tho shift of popular feeling on this subject. This circular means simply, that if the per son receiving it does not respond by opening his purse, he lays himself lia ble to removal. Not that removal will follow, but that it may, and is very likely to follow. No one whose politics is not a mero matter of trade, needs to bo told that such a system is wrong radically, grievously wrong and that it blrikes at the very germ of ourinslilutious. As wosaid afew weeks ago, those subordinate officers are only necessary in the conduct of the business of tho government, just as the clerks of a merchant are necessary in the con duct of his business, but tho govern ment is no more carried on for tho purpose of providing places for clerks, than is the business of tho merchant. For this committee to require the clerks of the government to pay money for any purpose is a species of bribery. It is virtually saying-of them, "if you pay, we will keep you in employment, but if you do not pay, wo will put you out and replace you with somo ono of the waiting thousands who will," A political party should remain in power by virtue of its superior administration of the affairs of the government. Its policy and principles, linked to its abil ity to carry out the one, and to apply the other, should constitute its claim upon the suffrages of the people, and it should not bo driven to the necessity of holding its hand upon the purse of the government clerk, in order to con tinue in power. But we are told that this committee must have money to disseminate politi cal knowledge, and to let the people know what great and good things we hac done. In these days of daily, weekly, semi-weekly and tri-weekly newspapers, all grasping every scrap of information, and sending it broadcast to millions of readers when every event is commented upon by every class and grade of editors when tho country is flooded with speeches, and reports, and documents, without number all distributed without limit and most of them without cost, it needs something besides money to induce the political education of tho people. Tho twilight shadows of the day of political bosses and political machines, in tho Republi can party, are fast lengthening and, if they do not ero long deepen into the darkness of utter ruin and defeat for tho republican part), it will not bo tho fault of these men who persistent ly refuse to heed all opinions sare of their own forming, and who continue to answer a just admonition with impertinent abuse. bUNATOlLIIILL. Ben. Hill is dead. The impetuous spirit of a brilliant man has drifted out into the majestic calm of tho un known land which lies beyond tho grave. Tho eloquent lips which have so oft electrified the listening thousands, are forever stilled by the pulseless of death. The great mistake n fwU.Vl 4vU CO Xtit trious countrymen, ho made in the dark hour of his country 's peril, was great indeed, but a generous people, though they forget it not, will remem ber it now not in anger, but rather in sorrow. He has made his own place in the history of his country, and what ever of this is duo to the impetuosity of his nature, whatever to the circum stances and influences which surround ed him, this place must remain as he has left it. History cannot be changed, but what in life may be characterized with emphaticcondemnation,may in tho presence of death be mercifully charged to the enthusiasm of error. In tho years that aro to come, let those who remember his mistakes, forgot not tore member something also of tho nature and association of the man who made them. And when they read the burn ing sentences which in tho days of his bitterness and hate, he hurled at the American Union, let them not fail to read also that generous, unselfish trib ute which he afterward paid to those who had opposed him when ho said, "We felt your heavy arm in the carnage of battle; but above the roar of cannon wo heard your voice of kindness call ing, Brother come back and we bear witness to you this day that your voice did more to the confederate ranks and weaken tho confederate arm more than did all tho artillery employed in the struggle." . Ought the Senator whom Oregon is to elect to be merely an adroit and unscrupulous political demagogue a man whoso life has outraged the moral sentiment of the state and broken down his party whoso political methods are habitually of the most debased and de basing kind who has made merchan dise of places in the public service for his own ends who has been through tho whole of his activo life an agent and instrument of great corporations who is notoriously without moral sensi bility or breadth of culture and who is coarse, selfish and corrupt in every fiber of his nature? Is thero a mau among all those who are spoken of for the senato who would bo recognized by these touches? If so, are these the qual ities these, the outlines of character to be sought in a rppreseutative of tho statu? "Oregouian." The llillsloro "independent" nomi nates 11. W. Scott editor of the"Orc-oii lan tor the U. S. Senate. It is evi dent from the above that Mr. Scott ims at last awakened to souiethiii" m.u u xau tsmiiiuiu 01 Ills own 1 iii. f..:- ...: i. e i character mid accordingly has re; Inuiie.f out of the Senatorial race rHSBEBvp qw rcecainr Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co. OP CALIFORNIA. For Oregon, "Washington and Idaho Territories. Office 102 First St., Portland, Oregon. References: CIIAS. nODOF, of nodgc P-itIs k Co. JAMES STEKU Cashltr First-Ntional UanK. J. A. STR0WBRI00E, Wbolwale leather findings. C. A.DOLPII.ofDolnh, Rronauph, Dolpli it Simon. Col. J. McCKAKEN, of J. McCrakrn Co. L.C. IIK.MtlCIISKN", of Itrnricliaen Orcanbcrg. Dr. O. E. NoTTAG E. M. D., Examlnor Pli jsiclan. J. K. 01 LI,, ol J. K. a III t Co. FRANK ZANOVlCU.ofZan Brothers. E. E. GORE, AG-ENT. WILLAMETTE The oldest Institution of Learning on the v Pacific Coast. V 350 STUDENTS AND 26 PROFESSORS AND INSTRUCTORS. 3D33X-A.H.T3VXaa30rTS. 1. COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, with Classical, Latin, Modern Literature and Art and Scientific courses. 2. COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, Portland, Oregon. 3. WOMAN'S COLLEGE, with Conservatory ot Music and Art Department. 4. CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, with two courses for graduation. One liund red and fifteen pupils in music last year. 5. University Academy, witli the four preparatory courses for the College of Lib eral arts, and besides a thorough Business Course of two years, and a Teachers' Course of three years, for which diplomas are given. Painting, J)rawing, Decorative Art and Architectural Drafting are taught in the Art Department. A lady's board and iuition, a schodl year, in the "Woman's College, with everything fumithed except towels, napkins, sheets, comforter and pillow-slips, will cost but $185, payable fic weeks in advance. A gentleman's board and tuition, in the University boarding rooms, with the Presi dent, for the same time, will cost $14 1, the student turuishing his room with necessary furniture. Calonctnr. First term begins.. . Second term begins. September 4, 1SS2 Nov. lU, ISSi. Twenty-two new and e'egant rooms arc now being added to the Woman's Collce, and will be ready for students by first term. Send for catalogue and information to TIIOS. VAN SCOY, President. .Tuly29,18S2. " Salem, Oregon. jgxr jfT2g?f Jy!yty.'&&iPZ'jjt,i'zrrjZZZ Children W FitIni.'?s cad it. IT, 13 NOT NARCOTIC. CENTAUR UNT3IENTS; (lie "World's great Paiu-llc-Heviiiff remedies. They licr.7, sootho ami euro Burnn, Wonmls, YVc:ilc Back ami Illieujnatism uion I.ian, :u:d Sjirahis, Galls and Lamcnes3 .upon Beasts. Cheap, quick nnd reliable. SPURTS cf dIsETivti:I.ue:i:, GnudoE, Cracfcliiis 1-ains iu tao ficad, Fetid Ercath, Eoaincs, nnd any Catarrhal CompJaint, can Ite exterminated ly TVoi Do Mover's Catarrh Cure, a Consti tutional Antidote, by Afcorp tion. Tho most Important Eia covery fixneo Vaccination. orsvaai THE S. P. VARIETY STORE, CXDEK TIIE MANAGEMENT OF LITTLE & CHASE, JACKSONVILLE, WILL BE KEPT WELL STOCKED r with the choicest CIGAPvS, JEWELRY, GROCERIES, CANDIES, NUTS, . U'JSS, CARDS, -tfOTIONS, CUTLERY, STATIONERY, ALBUMS, . TOBACCOS, CIGARETTES, Gent's Furnishing Goods, Fishing tackle, &c. And everything usually found in a first class variety store. Our goods are the best and gurrantccd to bo as represented. Prices low, as wo do not proprosc to be undersold. C2F"Givc us a call. LITTLE & OHASE. Nervous Debility. A SURE CURE GUARANTEED. DR. E. C. WEST'S nerve and brain treatment, a specific for Hysteria Dizziness, Convulsions, Nervous Head! ache, Mental Depression, Loss of Memory, Sperma.torhoca, Impotency, Involuntary emissions, prematura old age, caused by over-cxeition, self-abuse or over-indulgence, which leads to misery, decay and death. One Ikjx will euro recent cases. Each 1k. contains one month's treatment; one do'larn box-, or six Itoxes for five doll l.irs; bunt by mail prepaid on receipt of price. W'c ?uar.intee six boxes to cure any case. W illi each order received by us forsixliocs, accompanied with five dol lars, uc will scud tho purchaser our writ ten guarrntee to return the money if the tieatineiit, (iocs not ttlVct a cure. Guaran tees isilpiily by N WOODUiD. (. I.UKK & Pn de a, 1 IMail Druej sts. Port landJBSpn. ;y mail at rvnlar prut mm fcfis! M if IMP W i In If il I fob. la K1S3. J5!j,iO''C:vs'fcJVfcS'SISiiS!rai3 flilllllllllllllllllllllllWtlV -v -iii . - - :H References. M. S. BURKELL. of Knnpp, BarrcII Co. W.W.SPAUl.DI.N'O, I'ackeranJ Cattle Dealo. ANDREW ROBERTS, of Flshel t Roberts. JOHN CRAN, of John Cnn Co. 0. M. WIBSKO, Boot and Stioen. JCS. BUKEIIARD, of Borkhard Spanlding. Each or tho above men has $10,000 Insurance! Id this Company. UNIVERSITY. Third term begins... I Fourth term begins. . Januarys!) 1SS3. April !), 1SSJ GREAT SLAUGHTER IN PRICES AT E. JACOBS? STORE Oregon Street, Jacksonville WIIKUE A COMP!,ETK AND maK'ietlcicnt aaoriinciit of new noocie has just been received, codsinting in part ol CLOTHING, DRY-GOODS, GROCERLES, f- r revr. u 1' -Tjrjuifb, - -- """ BOOTS &. SHOES, f SCHOOL BOOKS, HATS AND CAPS, TOBACCOS & CIGARS, HARDWARE AND CARPETS, TINWARE, ALL KINDS PAINTS. -JJLSO:- "CTrxuvrrDoTsr guiass GROCERIES. A PINE ASSORT JH E N T OF LADIES' HATS AND FLOWERS, &c.,&c. In fact everything to be found in a firn c!ns Mock of General Merchandise, whicl will be sold at prices That Defy Competition. The highst price nllowcd for country pro due?. r-Give me a call at ray eM.ihllhmcnl in the Masonic building and be convinced that there la no humbug about thir E. JACOBS PIONEER HARDWARE STORE Jacksonville, Oregon, BILGER & MJSGLY Dealers and Workers IN TO, BRASS & COPPERWARE, WE ALSO KEEP constantly on hand a first class assortment ol STOVES, GLASS, TOOLS, OILS, PUMPS, PAINTS, PIPES, BRUSHES, MACHINES, AMMUNITION, TIN WARE, SHELF HARDWRE. Job Work a Specialty. Prompt attention given to all orders from abroad. our motto is "Live and Let Live." Call and elsewhere. examine licforo purchasing BILGER & 3LGLY. fvi-xax roar Salo. The undersigned offers a farm of 210 acres on Sucker creek, Josephine county, for sale. The nlacc consists r r,-;,i,,.r. barns, good orchard.and an excellent water power that can also be used for irrigating purposes. One of tho most desirable places in the country for the mouey. For further particulars enouiro of llm iind..r I signed at Rock Point or at the place. J. TRUMBLE. IMPORTANT AHHQUHCENIEHT! MAX MULLER TO THE People of Jackson County. Tyr y ENTIRE STOCK, CONSIST. groceries, boots & shoes, furnishing goods, dry & fancy goods, tobacco & cigars, crockery, :etc: must be sold in Sixty Days For Cash The time being sh rt in which to dis pose of such a large stock, I guarantee to the people that at no former time have such sweeping and Marked Reductions been made as I propose to mako in order to close out my entire stock within the time specified. SETT LE UP. All those indebted to me by note or book account are requested to call and settle immediately. MAX MULLER. Jacksonville, March 11 18S2. ASHLAND HARNESS SHOP C K. KLTJM, MANUFACTURER OF, AXD DEALER IX Saddlery and Harness, ASHLAND, OREGON. KEEPS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF goods in his line of trade. taillrV, Mcn.s' ami Rojr SmliHcs, a Specially. TEAM, BUGGY JjYD PLOW HAlUfESS, WHIPS, ROBE3, -,.' -'y-S- , DUSTERS 4-AVU HORSE BLANKETS. -i-f.VLSOi-f Winchester Repeating Rifles (commonly called Henry Rifles) of model of 18GG, lS73.and 187C. Pistols, Cartridges, Etc. Wheat taken at the Highest Market Rates in Exchange for goods. Interesting to Fanners! I have the agency for the latest improve ment in HAY ELEVATORS, AND THE LITTLE GIANT HAT HOOK. This hook has been pronounced by nil thai have seen it at work Superior To An)lliing Else In use. As it will take n Large Wagon Load at Three Lifts, leave no scatterings, and "VSToielisi Only 2!$ llosi. I also have the agency for the CHICAGO SCREW FULVERBZER. This, no doubt, is one of the most valu able Farm Implements ever introduced in our Valley, as any sensible man will be convinced when he has seen it at work. gA Railroad Track in a llarn, to ele vate and carry back the Hay, saves time and hard work, and now, while barn art full of hay, a track can be put up at less expense than at any other time. l'ersons in want ofnnyofthe above ar ticles should let me know, and I will or der them at once. W. C. MYER. Ashland, Oregon, August 5, 1882. NEW SADDLER SHOP, Jacksonville, Ogn. Thomas J. Kenney, Prop. HAVING OPENED OUT A NEW saddler shop in Langell's buildin" opiwsito Masonic Hall, I am fully pre pared to do any work in my line with promptness and disnatch. "Will lorn nn hand a good assortment of saddles. linill..a harness, bits, spurs, etc. None but the best California leather used. Job work a specialty and prices to suit the times. C2?Givc me a trial. . T . T. J. KENNEY. Jacksonville, July 10, 1881. mm Aib mis. I have the Agency for the jYEIFEjYGLJIjYD organ AND FOR TIIE BRADBURY PIANO. Both instruments are unexcelled for purity and sweetness of tone and power of expression. Ono of tflc organs can be scon at Mrs. Wils Berrys'. Mils. B. J. Suaiuv Agent. K.KUBLI, Odd Fellow's Building Jacksonville, Oregon DEALER AND WORKER IN TIN, SHEET IRON, COPPER, LKAU Pumps, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,- NAILS, A FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF STQYEg HARDWARE, TINWARE. POWDER OF EVERY DESCRIPTiem Fuse and Caps, WOODEN & WILLOW WARE:, ROPE, NAILS, Paints Oils.VarnisfnGfoKJ1 CUTLERY, WIRE, Shot, Brnshs, Chains, Hoscr ETC., ETC: I hav Fecnred the crvices cf a flrvt-clsa Mechanic, and am prepared to do all repair ' ing promptly and in ruperior style. TN CONNECTION WITH THE ABOVI 1 I nm rccehinc nrul have coiulnully hand a full and nrst-cla stock of GROCERIES, DRY-O00DS, OUM K00TS, TOBACPO IlKAUr MAOK CLOTHING, CLASSWA11K. GKOrKKUY, c. .EtrEviT thing sold at renfrnibli' rate. K. KUBII Jacksonville. March. G 187K. GASH PRICES AT READIES BSlOJs.- STORE, Jacksonville, - - - Oregon,. ' GROCERIES. 1 Jefincd C. Sugar per J bbl per lb .l." " D. " " "" . Jt. No. 1 Island sugar " ,4" Costa Rica coflee best ' " .15 " " ' No. 2...." " .14.V Tea best qua'ity " ' .C2 1 Tea choice..... ' " .50- Salaratus " ,2 Soda " .l-M, Black grain pepper " " .25" TOBACCO. J. B. Pnce, best twist " " .75- J. B. Pace, 1 11. lumps " " .70- Lorillaru bullion ...." " .75 BOOTS AND SHOES. Kip California made and stamped- per pr 1.00" Kip Cal. made it stamped . " " 4,-)0 ,)cst .. Calf " " best " Ladies calf shoes " (i it ( 5.00' COO 2 2.V " " " 2.00 I ii it i r.. ii it !.!,- Ladies foxed shoes best . . " " 2.50 " " " 2nd.. " " 2.0O '; " " 3d... 1.50- Children's shoci, prices in proportion DRY GOODS. Cabot A. liiuilin iieryd .10 " W. " . 9 Lonsdale bleached muslin " " .12.'. White roch muslin " " ,2 Gladiator muslin " " ,121 Red bank muslin " .10" Fairmont muslin " " .10 Cotton batting per Hi .25 Ladies dress goods from 121 cts per rit. toSl.00. Clothing cheaper than the cheapest".. HARDWARE. Nails per keg 7.00- Long handled shovels 1.00' Handled axes 1.75 X cut saws per foot GO' Vitriol per lb 15 Rope per lb 20 Grind stones per lb Ci OILS AND PAINTS. Castor oil No. 1 per gal 2.25 Coal oil per 5 gals 3.50 Coal oil per 5 gals 2d quality 3.00 Turpentine per gal 5,00 w hito lead, Atlantic per kc. 3.00 All goods in stock prices at same proportion. Remember that it takes the CjISH to buy at these prices REAMES BROS.