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She teu tictih&esi FRIDAY. -JUNE 23, 1876. Agents will please take notice that It Is a great tax upon us to pay express charges upon small sums, and they will confer a great favor by remitting to us through money orders or registered letters. "HOUSEHOLDSUPPEAGE." By the courtesy of some friend un known to us, we hafe received a copy of a paper containing an address before tbe Winnebago County (X. Y.J Agri cultural Society by Hon. James R. Doo little, in tbe course of which the honor able gentleman attempts to "do much" to establish tbe justice and expediency of household su II rage. This lie defines as a "plan to give householders and heads of families who have lived with and supported their families during a period of one, two, or three years, two votes, one to represent their manhood in common with all other men, and one to represent the household, including women and children." Truly, the assumption of superiority which men frequently display is only less ridiculous than astounding. "When we take into consideration the fact that men do not and cannot represent women nearly so well as one man can represent another, tbe proposition is unjust. When we view the fact that women are endowed with minds capable of under standing political and social questions equally as well as men, tbe proposition is presumption itself. When we con template the transparent fraud by which advocates of this peculiar branch of suf frage expect to gain two votes while they continue to deprive women of one, tbe proposition is amusing. The very first count iu tbe plan ad mits what Woman Suffragists have al ways claimed, i. c, that man by his vote ouly represents himself. Tins is admitted when another vote is asked for him so that he can by double use of tbe franchise represent his wife. Of course his second vote would be a dupli cate of the first. Suppose now that the wife should wish to control the vote that is to represent her? This would surely be fair, and, indeed, to represent ber, it must be cast in accordance with her views and opinions. Now, if these views led her to desire the election of the other man, would not she have a sorry time in a majority of instances in getting that ballot deposited ? It seems that it is about time that men had learned that women are not the plastic creatures they would have them, but instead, responsible individuals, en dowed by tbe Creator with reasoning powers similar to their own. What woman in this State, whose husband in the last Legislature voted against Woman Suflrage, would have cared to have had his narrowness of mind fur ther cramped and her own humiliation intensified by a double vote, one-half of which misrepresented ber grossly, while the other half as grossly insulted her? The shallow reasoner above quoted weakens while he attempts to establish his absurd proposition, by sophistry like the following: The man without family by his vote gives the consent of only one his own consent; whereas, the head of a family consents not only for himself, but for the household which he governs. Therefore, unless the head of the family have a greater voice than the man without family; the consent of the household the consent of all the women and childrenof the country goes for nothing at all In making up the consent of the governed. This is too shallow to talk about. Classing the women with the children, and allowing men by special dispensa tion to give "their consent" to certiin measures ! Surely one would think that a man who could seriously make such a proposition believed all women to be deaf and dumb, as well as idiotic. Should such a humiliating condition of things as this ever take place an idea, however, too visionary and absurd to fear the future historian of woman, though "divine, might weep." Bad enough, in all conscience, to be taxed without representation, governed without consent, denied trial by jury of her peers, catalogued with idiots and criminals, and treated in every way as minors 'and imbeciles, except for viola tion of law, without going through a farce of representation which is so pit! ful a farce as scarcely to provoke con tempt. No, thank you. No "House hold Suffrage" for us. "PIGS OF THISTLES." A communication under the above head, published in the Woman's Journal of recent date, gives some truths that cannot be ignored regarding the preva lence and nurture of crime in the prison regulations of New York City. Re ferring to the annual report of tbe New- York Prison Association concerning the increase of crime, -it is declared that destitution and hard times will not alone account for it, inasmuch as there is abundant evidence' that a criminal population born in and brought up to crime forms a permanent feature in our large cities. The report shows that, in several dlllerent ways, the prison sys tem is itself among the agencies which nurture and increase crime. This Asso- ciation has just completed its thirty- first year, aud has not yet learned the first principles toward the prevention of immorality, being forced to confess year alter year mat "our prioons are hot-beds of vice." Among the strongest advocates of t odious recommendation to license pros titution 'before the New York Legisla ture recently, are men prominent on the list of oflicers in this Prison Associ ation'. Tins measure is suggestive of their policy, which is, fight not sin, but its consequences. As well expect to gather "grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles," as to expect children, be gotten, born, and nurtured in vice, to be possessed of moral stamina sufficient to overcome tendencies to commit crime. An ounce of prevention is always worth A pound of cure. POLITICAL. Tbe turbulent billows upon tbe great political ocean, which, lashed to fury by the conflicting opinions, prejudices, and preferences of men, have been seething and surging as in a tempest during the past few months, have be come comparatively quiet since the ac tion of the Cincinnati Convention has determined what band shall be placed upon the helm of tbe Ship of State with the prospect or hope of taking the gal lant old barque safely into port.. The feeling of disappointment which was universal over the defeat of Blaine amongst his legiou of friends, has given place already to confidence and satisfac tion in the choice of the Convention. Of the public ability aud personal worth of Governor Hayes, even his po litical enemies are assured, while iiis friends point with pride to bis unblem ished record as a soldier, citizen, and servant of the Republic. We make the following extract from the speecli of Governor Noyes upon presenting the name of Governor Hayes to the consid-- eration of tbe Convention: Gentlemen On behalf of the delegates from Ohio, representing theentlre Republican party of Ohio, I have the honor to present to this Convention the name of a gentleman well and favorably known throughout the country. and held In high regard and much beloved by the people of Ohio a man who, during the dark and stormy days of the nation, put him self In the front of battle and followed his leaders and his flag until the authority of our government was re-established from the lakes to the Gulf, and from the rivers around to the sea a man who has had the rare fortune since the war to be twice elected to Congress from the district where he reslded.and subsequently he rare fortune of beating successively for the highest office In the gift of the people of Ohio, Allen G. Thurman, George II. Pendleton, and Win. Alien. He is a gentleman Who has somehow fallen into the habit of defeating the Democratic aspirants for the Presidency, and we in Ohio all have a notion that, from long experience.he will be able to do It again. Gen eral Hayes is honest; he Is unpretending; he a wlf-e, sagacious scholar and gentleman. Enjoying au Independent fortune, the simplic ity ot his private life and his modesty of benr- ng area standing rebuke to the extravagance the reckless extravagance which leads to corruption in public and private places. He has no personal enemies. His private life Is so pure that no man has ever dared to assail 11. His public acts throughout all these years have been above suspicion. In conclusion, permit me to say If the wisdom of this Conven tion shall decide at last that Governor Hayes' nomination is the safest and the best, that de cision will meet such a responsive enthusiasm here In Ohio as will ensure the Republican sue cess at home, which will ho so far-reaching and wide-spread as to make success almost cer tain from the Atlantic to the Pacific Now that the action of the Cincinnati Convention has become a matter of cer tainty, all eyes are being turned toward tbe body shortly to convene at St. Louis to select the standard-bearers of tbe Democracy in tbe Presidential cam paign. Tbe name of Governor Tilden, of New York, is, in this connection, be ing brought prominently before the people, and, although the history of the unlooked-for action of conventions warns us not to prophesy concerning their possible or probable decisions, we feel almost like nominating him in ad vance. He is a man of progressive ideas, aud, of course, a Woman Suffragist. After the St. Louis Convention shall have de' cided the question as to tbe nominee, politics will perhaps take a recess until the dog days are over, wlien the armor will be buckled on for the final contest. TWO-BIT PEOYISOES. One of the most humiliating remind ers of woman's impecuniosity, which amounts, in hundreds of cases, to abso lute pauperism, is witnessed in the so ciety regulations of every organization that admits women as members, con cerning the diminished fees and dues of women as compared with those of men Tbe only organizations that place men and women ou an equal footing finan cially so far as we know, is the Order of tbe Champions of the Red Cross, and the Woman Suffrage Associations. Women members are generally put down as worth two bits per quarter to to an institution wherein they do equal work with men, while the men are taxed one dollar for the same time. We know that this difference is made with good intentions on the part ot our brethren, aud is one of the many in stances iu which men show women favor instead of justice. Now we should like to know, when a husband and wife join any society the Pioueer Associa tion, or Good Templars' Lodge, for in stance why he is any better able to pay one dollar than she is? Yet, he will be charged that fee or a greater one, while she is required to pay fifty cents or less. We contend that, if there is any money in the firm, she is as much entitled to the use of it, and the dignity and self- respect that it brings, as he is. We are glad to note that the women members of tbe Pioneer Association desire to be placed on an equality with their breth ren in this respect. From the Secre tary's report we quote the following: By request of several who are Interested, the subject of striking out the words, "Provided that no admission fees or yearly dues be ex acted lrom female members ot the Assocla' tion," In Article IX of the constitution, is brought to your attention, and they argue that they wish to be placed upon an equal footln with male members. I will only say that there are now on the roll ninety, female names which, If they paid one dollar a year, might have some weight on the subject. We cannot let this pass without ut tering our protest against the use of the words, "female members," "male mem bers," and "female names." This vui gar habit of tbus designating men and women has crept into our literature. and, to some extent, info conversation aud causes a genuine shudder of disgust to all persons of refinement. We have never heard a man make use of tbe ex presslon, "female suffrage," withou feeling a desire to send him out to tall to tbe cows and hens. Don't dp it, brethren. Make use of tbe good old word wosian. Then we will not be in doubt as to what animal you refer. Bristowhasopenly denounced Blaine' candidacy since the nomination. THE WOMAN'S PL ASK. The twelfth plank in the platform adopted by the Cincinnati Convention reads as follows: The Republican partyTecognl7.es with ap proval the substantial advance made toward the establishment of equal rights for women by many Important amendments effected by Republican legislatures In the laws winch con- lemn the personal and property rights of wives, mothers, and widows; by the appoint ment and election of women to the superln tendency of education, charities, and other trusts. The honest demands of this class of citizens for additional rights and privileges and Immunities should be treated with re spectful consideration. Whether this was wrung from the platform makers by political necessity, or cheerfully conceded because of its ustice, matters not. It is as strong, perhaps, as we could expect; for, al though "respectful consideration" is not political privilege, it will, if carried out, lead certainly to that desired goal. Indeed, when we remember that upon a former occasion a memorial from the same botiy which drew the attention of this convention to the subject of wom an's enfranchisement, me national Woman Suffrage Association was pre sented to a national convention, that it was "received with shouts of derision, aud tabled," we feel that our progress has been considerable. This time, when Judge Hoar, of Massachusetts, presented the memorial, it was received with enthusiastic and prolonged ap plause, and, as it had to go before the Committee on Platform, Mrs. Sara J. Spencer was allowed to occupy tbe time of tlie august assemblage for ten min utes iu stating woman's claims to the ballot. fter due deliberation, the Committee on Platform decide that the "Repub- ican party recognizes with approval the substautial advance made toward the establishment of equal rights for women." This, though stronger than 'milk," is not yet quite "meat;" but, as we Know mat only strong men thrive upon strong diet, we content ourself for the present with seeing them feast on, and really enjoy a medium be tween strength and weakness. To those who had expected a pronounced demand for the enfranchisement of woman by the Republican party of the nation, the twelfth plank in the plat form will scatcely seem m6re than the usual "splinter." But to those who have, by patient toil and endeavor, learned to wait for tbe slow aud cau tious tread of reform measures, this seems a long step, and a secure one. We wait now to see what the Democ racy will do in the way of "twelfth planks." The strongest plank is the safest one to go to sea upon. WOMEN AT WOEK. Notwithstanding the humiliating fact that the one-hundredth birthday of the Republic is likely to dawn upon 20,000, 000 of people, disfranchised solely be cause of their sex, the women workers in the great woman movement, attended by Justice and ber handmaidens Truth :uid Liberty, are vailiantiy laboring to secure equal rights for ail who dwell be neath the starry emblem of freedom. Realizing the mockery conveyed in the very tones that syllable the word lib erty, while half the citizens of a great nation are held iu political serfdom, brave hearts and true leave no measure untried that will help to sound the toc sin of war upon the tyranny of custom, aud the injustice of an aristocracy founded upon what? Not intelligence, ability, or wealth, but upon sex alone. Proclaiming their belief that "individ ual rights, Individual conscience, judg ment, and responsibility are our great American fdeas," they utter a protest, too well grounded upon truth to be un dermined, that, spoken upon the east ern verge of the nation, shall echo and re-echo across the continent until tbe mountains and valleys of its western borders shall repeat them, against the njustice that denies to women a voice in framing the laws and selecting the rulers who shall govern them. False to the theory upon which this government rests, has the nation for a century remained. During a quarter of this period have leading spirits belong ing to the disfranchised sex sought by argument, protest, and entreaty, to con vince men that to women also was free dom an inalienable right, au inestima ble blessing. With zeal that is not only unflaggiug, but increasing, they still argue aud work and entreat and protest. Some times with faint hearts, but always witli determined purpose, they strug gle, catching now obscure glimpses of the goal of their ambition, aud again doomed to see it shrouded iu the farther beyond. We publish elsewhere a pro test sent out over the land by that inde fatigable band of workers, tbe great "National Woman Suffrage Associa tion." To this thousands of names of botii men aud women have already been appended, and yet other thousands are waiting only for solicitation to at tach their signatures to it. All honor to the valiant champions of as just a cause as ever hero, prophet, king, ph lanthropist, priest, or teoman waged ceaseless warfare to sustain. All honor to whom all honor is due, and may speedy triumph crown their tireless efforts. The essay of Mrs. Jennie E. Dawne, read before the Pioneer Association at the annual re-union held at Salem on the 15th inst., is said to have been couched in elegant language and read in a superior manner. A large audi ence gave respectful attention to the reading. The following is tbe political status of tbe next Legislature: Republicans have 26 Representatives and 8'senators; Democrats have 30 Representatives and 21 Senators; Independents have 1 Sena tor and 4 Representatives. Senator Morton is mentioned as the I probable Becretary of the Treasury. ITEMS AND COGITATIONS. ! We had the pleasure of a flying trip to Yamhill county a few days since, aud were agreeably surprised at tbe prospect of abundant harvest that the luxuriant grain fields promise. Owing to the fact of the early fall and late spring rains, it was feared that the acreage sown this year would be extremely light, com pared with that of former years. Such, however, isiiot the case, as the industry and perseverance of tiie farmers have overcome all obstacle.-', and as usual the crops will be good. Late frosts iu some portions of the county proved detrimental to small fruits and early vegetables, but these are but temporary inconveniences. La fayette, tbe county seat, has lost the listless, laggard look that characterized it for some years, anil now looks bright aud thriving as in its palmiest days. We noticed, among tbe substautial im provements, the fine residence recently erected by Hon. A. R. Burbank, which is suggestive alike of comfort, taste, aud elegance. The grounds surrounding it are somewhat extensive, and remind one of the beauties "situate iu hill and dale," as sung by Milton. St. Joe, though aspiring and re nowned as the terminus, has little to boast of except that empty honor, and a lovely location. The former will in a few years become emptier still, the lat ter neither envy nor stagnation in busi ness can tuKe away. No place iu the State out ranks Yam hill county for hospitable, progressive, wide-awake people, though like all other localities, the race of old fogies is by no means extinct. The fact that "death loves a shining mark". is the only reason we can see for allowing old fossils au existence as prolonged as tire some, but we take consolation in the fact that notwithstanding his repug nance, the Great Reaper will be forced to harvest a large crop of iguorance at no distant day. Not that we are un charitable nor particularly belligerent. Not a bit of it; but funerals are not al ways melancholy events, and it does seem a charity sometimes to spread dust over worthless dust, and "save the world a nuisance." But to return to Yamhill of course we wish the hospit able and intelligent citizens thereof to understand that we left there to make the foregoing digression. Local politics, we should judge, ran furiously high previous to and about election, but the calm that succeeds the tempest is upon the people now, albeit tbe women still feel indignant over the misrepresentation that they will have in the State Senate. The county went mostly Democratic, re-electing the sherill' and electiug tbe clerk by large majorities, and getting the legislators by a scratch, or, rather, much scratch ing of tickets. The Yamhill River being at a low ebb, the boats come no farther up than Day ton, and this, together with the fact that tbe terminus is two miles away, renders it quite inconvenient for travel ers to and from the metropolis. If, however, they consider a brisk ride in the early morning an equivalent to a morning nap, they will find no diffi culty in boarding boat nr train in good time and fine spirits. Alighting at the depot, just as the sunrise is tipping with gold the emerald robes of the mountains aud lighting with shimmering amber the softly-swaying wealth of the grain fields, we think blessed are they who, having got their "start in Yamhill," have left there ties and associations that occasionally draw tliem thither ward. IMMIGEATION OF CHINESE. The speed) of Senator Mitchell, de livered in the Senate Chamber of the United States on the lGth of May, upon this question, which is now occupying the thoughts of all classes upon the Pa cific Coast, is before us. Following up tbe line of argument employed by Sen ator Sargent, of California, in his great speecli upon the question, Mr. Mitchell shows in forcible language theevils that have resulted and predicts the dire evils that must necessarily result from the immense influx of Chinese to this coast especially. The question itself he considers as one of the gravest that could be brought to the consideration of the Congress of the United States, and one which the nation cannot evade if it would, and cannot afford to ignore if it could. He regards the sudden and alarming iuflux of the Mougolian race as a circumstance that menaces the sta bility and purity of our moral peace, the integrity of our social and political structure, and jeopardizes the civiliza tion of. our age. After rehearsing at some length the evils arising, the Sena tor thus proceeds concerning the remedy But, sir, what is the remedy for this evil ? Is there any remedy, I ask, that can be applied with complete effect to this great, this new evil, short of that of absolute prohibition of Chinese immigration ? I believe that there Is not; and, until this Is done, all the efforts that may be devised by the brains of the wisest statesmen Intended to regulate this species of Immigration will stand a dead letter on the statute-book. A law which cannot be enforced by reason of the peculiar circumstances sur rounding its violation, Is no law at all; and in the meantime the evil Intended to be Inter dicted goes on witli giant strides, boldly and defiantly. And such, let mo say to the Senate, Is the present condition of our congressional legislation on the" subject of prohibiting the Importation of coolies and ot women for Im moral practices. Why, sir, the whole of the present Chinese population of our country. with the exception of a mere fraction, Is com posed of these two classes; and, therefore, to this very large extent, Is the present immigra tion from China In direct violation of law. But, notwithstanding this, on account of the unrestrained fraud, the black perjury, the sub tle chicanery, the dark-eyed conspiracy pecu liar to this class of people, and for which those who engage In this nefarious business are no torious, conviction is simply Impossible. The remedy, therefore, In myjudgment.thatls.the complete remedy.ls in alarge limitation upon or an absolute abrogation of, the right ot the Chinese subject both to expatriation and Im migration, in so far as our country Is concerned. Tbe police of Troy, New York, have made an organized movement against tbe street-walkers of both sexes in that city. A large number of arrests have been made. LETTEE FE0M DAYTON. OHIO. To the Editor of the New Northwest : I find myself in my Centennial wan derings addressing yotf from a lovely city in the "buckeye Stale." The country through which we passed in making a journey of sixty miles from our last stopping place to tbe present, is lovely in tho extreme, and shows every appearance of the thrift and aflluence that always atteuds well-to-do farmers who understand and apply themselves to their business. Most of the farmers along our line of jtravel have commodi ous dwelling-houses built of brick, and many have out-houses of the same ma terial. Soon after-our arrival in this city, I made my way to tho office of the Tele scope and found the editor, an old ac quaintance, by tbe way, aud told him more things concerning Oregon, its cli mate, fertility of soil, healthfulness, commercial advantages, natural re sources, etc., etc., than I presume he ever heard before in like space of time, for it is a notable fact that persons in this part of the nation know but little of its far western borders. They con sider that they live "out west," and have vague ideas of tho magnitude, beauty, and fertility of tbe Pacific States aud Territories. Tho friend in question, Milton Wright, however, was not one of these, lie having been fortu nate enougu at one time to be for a while a resident of Oregon . Of course, this circumstance made us feel quite at home, and having passed Sunday pleas antly at his house, we went on Monday to visit the "soldiers Home," two miles west of the city. A guide being procured, we proceeded to look about us and ask qucstious. Among the build ings visited belonging to the institu tion was a fine stone church, the bell of which weighs 2,500 pounds, and was made out of rebel cannon captured dur ing tho war. The buildings are princi pally of brick, and contain a fine li brary, reading-room, music hall, and theater. The dining hall is 120 feet in length by 00 in breadth. They use at each meal 10 barrels of Hour, 000 pounds of meat, aud 400 gallons of coffee. It costs SG00 per day to run the "Home." In tho cemetery hard by rest 480 sol diers who will never again respond to the call of the drum. They report an average of three deaths per week. There are enclosed in connection with the "Home" GOO acres of beautiful land, parts of which are adorned in the most lovely manner with shrubbery aud llowers, which at this season lend all their beauties to the scene. Artificial lakes, on which ducks and swans sport, together with two fine springs one mineral add to the beauty and utility of the place. Among the relics of the war here preserved, I saw two rebel Hags aud tbe saddle in which General Grant sat during many a campaign. Returning to the hospitable abode of our friend, we rested aud dined, and then went to visit an old cemetery where, during eighty years, tho city's dead have been placed to await the res urrection. Stately pile3 of marble mount guard over many mouldering heaps of earth and recite to the passer by the records of many lives. I noticed some that were of fine Egyptian marble forty feet in height, and are said to have cost $20,000. Among the graves, I found those of Vallandigbam and li is wife. Tiie circumstances of the death of this distinguished son of Ohio are doubtless well remembered. His wife, driven to insanity by his pre mature aud tragical death, survived him but two months. From the care less handling of a pistol lie shot him self, and the soldiers, who could not look with toleration upon Northern traitors, declared that he grew patriotic and "shot a rebel." Two miles further on we went, and came to the State Asylum for the in sane. We here found some GOO unfortu nate creatures, far more to be sorrowed over than the inhabitants of the silent city we had just quitted. About half of these were women; some whose eyes were filled with the wild light of insan ity, some whose appearance betokened morose submission, some who shouted in joy or raved in fury, and all pitiable to behold. The statistics of this insti tution disclose many remarkable facts relative to "the mind-diseased" and the methods of ministering to it. It is said that it costs the State $100,000 per year to care for the unfortunate creatures that are from time to time provided with a shelter within the walls of this asylum. Ou the afternoon of tbe 30th we went again to the "boldiefs Home" to wit ness the ceremonies of Decoration Day. I can only say of this that there were thousands in attendance to pay this tribute of gratitude and respect to the memory of fallen heroes. AVe saw on this day a company on their way to the Centennial from Cin cinnati, who are going to accomplish the journey on foot. They were dressed iu fine and gorgeous uniform, and carried tents and camp equipage, soldier-fashion, having teams for the purpose of bearing their luggage only. A widow lady, Mts. Mary Putman, has donated twelve thousand dollars' worth of books to the soldier's library at this place. Asa matter of course, the soldiers regard her very highly. If men had ever beeu as willing to give of their money for the intellectual advancement of women as women have of theirs for the advancement of men, the last would not now monopolize so much of the learning of the world. But I must conclude this lengthy let ter. We start for Columbus in the morning. G. W. Betiiers. Dayton, Ohio, May 31, 1876. Tbe lecture on "Championship" re cently delivered in Olympia by W. H. Roberts, Grand Secretary, Is spoken of as eloquent aud interesting, and will doubtless accomplish much good for the cause which that gentleman so ably "champions." 0.10. To all Champions throughout the juris diction of .Oregon, Washington, and Idaho-r-Companions .-The first day of the coming month will be tbe com mencement of our new term, and it de volves upon each anil every one of us, not only as Champions, but as honest temperance meu and women, to put our shoulders to the wheel for the remainder of this Centennial year, anil assist in placing our beloved Order ou tbe plane to which it belongs. Wo have never in any way interfered witli the work of other temperance or ganizations, nor do we now intend to do so, but if we, as individuals, selfishly continue to hold back, In the hope that others will do the work for us, we are certainly not doing our duty by any means, but are simply drones around the hive, having no aim nor object in view other than what may be gained from tiie reputation of our friends. It is a great satisfaction to know that the Order in this jurisdictiou is slowly but surely working its way upward, and it is to be hoped that before our Grand Encampment again meets, our mem bership may be so far increased that all doubts as to the success of the Order may be entirely eradicated, and its per manency be fully established on a strong aud firm foundation. The trials to which the Order in this jurisdiction has beeu subjected since the first organiza tion have been many and severe, but to-day the institution isbuiltof strouger and liettcr material than ever before, and, no doubt, can resist every attempt made to overturn it in the future. So let us buckle on our armor like valiant knights of the olden time, and set to work in earnest in building upan Order which will be a credit to us for perhaps centuries to come; aud by increasing our membership aud organizing new Encampments, we shall be adding greater strength to the temperance army and materially advancing the great temperance reform, a reform which will soon become the most im portant, if not the only question iu which the entire civilized world will be interested. I would respectfully advise subordi nate Encampments to be extremely particular in their selection of officers for the ensuing term, and more espe cially in their choice of a presiding olll cer, for reasons which will be giveu them in due time, and which I think will prove entirely satisfactory.- would also respectfully urge Deputy Grand Commanders to see that the semi-annual reports and taxes are for warded to me as early as possible after installation, as considerable trouble and expense can thereby be saved. As important communications in re lation to the Order may frequently ap pear in thecolumusof theNEW North- west during the ensuing six months, it is to be hoped that Encampments will provide themselves with copies of that paper, otherwise important information may fail to reach them. Iu conclusion, I would state that have on hand a number of very hand some certificates of membership, which I can offer for sale on reasonable terms aud orders for these and other supplies shall always be promptly attended to. Fraternaly in C. C, H., P. P., W. H. Roberts, Grand Secretary. Olympia, June 1", 1S7G. WHAT A WOMAN THINKS. To the Editor op the New Northwest: The result of the election In this county will certainly prove to those who have before given the subject but little thought, that, if the men cannot do better titan to send such a man as Bradshaw to the State Senate, it is high time the women had a voice in the matter. Woman's vote would have de feated him, and he is himself well aware of it. After his misrepresenting the women of this community as he did when iu the Legislature, it is gross insult to them, as well as a last ing disgrace to the good men of Yam bill county, to have him elected to a still higher position in that body. And mark this : If only the honest, capable men had voted he would have been easily defeated, but there is so much of the "hoodlum" element who were just old enough to vote, and, per couse quence, regard themselves as vastly superior to all women, that tbe In iquity of his election was consummated. A number of impecunious voters had a persoual spite against Mr. Burbank be cause he had refused them further credit in dry goods and groceries; and, to grat ify this insult to their dignity, they voted against him. That this last- named gentleman is a man of honor and priuciple, willing, without political or personal bias, to investigate any measure that may be brought before the Legislature for the good of the people, weighed not a feather in his favor with the irresponsible rabble who voted for his opponent. Such things are, however, to be expected so long as sex instead of intelligence rules at th ballot-box. Talk about women being represented by men at the polls ! Why there is not a man iu Yamhill county who voted for at least two base slander ers of woman one on tbe Republican and tbe other on the Democratic ticket who did not grossly misrepresent his wife or mother if she is possessed of particle of self-respect. Upon this dec laration, true as it is, your correspond ent asks nothing but tbe "considerate judgment" of the citizens of the county both men and women. That in the good time coming the de fatners of woman will not, by tbe votes of men, be given places of honor and trust, is the desire of Yours for freedom. TYJIA. Lafayette, June 12, 1876. Au immense ratification meeting, the largest that has occurred since the war, was held in Washington City Monday night. National Woman Suffrage Parlors. The National Woman Sufirace Asso ciation have established their Centeu- nial headquarters in Philadelphia at i,4su Chestnut street nrst iioor wim appropriate flags and banners. liie parlors, in charge or tue omcers oi me association, are devoted to me special work of the year, pertaining to the Cen tennial celebration aud the political party conventions; aUo to calls, recep tions, conversations, etc. On the table, a large and elegant Centennial auto graph book receives the names of visi tors, friends at a distance, both men women, who cannot call, are invited to send their names, witli date and resi dence, accompanied by a short expres- tve sentimeut auu a contribution toward expenses. In the rooms aro books, papers, reports and decisions, ueecbes, tracts, and photographs of distinguished women; also mottoes and pictures expressive ot woman's condi tion. In addition to the parlor gather ings, meetings and conventions will be held durinir the 'season iu various hails anil churches throughout the city. On July 4th, while the meu of this nation and .the world are rejoicing that 'all men are free and equal" in the United States, a Declaration of Rights for woman will be issued from these headquarters, and a grand protest against calling this Centennial a cele bration of the independence of the peo ple, while one-half of the people are still subjects still political slaves. Let the women or the whole laud, on that day, in meetings, iu parlors, in. Kitchens, wiierever tney may be, unite witli us in this declaration and protest. Aud, immediately thereafter, send to these headquarters full reports in man uscript or print of their resolutions. speeches, and action, for record in our Centennial books, that the world may see that the women of 1876 know and feel their political degradation no less than did the men of 177G. The first Woman Suflrage Convention the world ever knew, called by Lucretia Mottand Elizabeth Cady Stantou, met at Seneca Falls, N. Y., July 10th and 20th, 1S4S. Iu commemoration of the 2Slh anniversary of that event, the Na tional Womau Suflrage Association will hold iu Philadelphia, July 19th aud 20th of the present year, a graud mass con vention, iu which eminent reformers from the new and old world will take part. Friends are especially invited to be present on this historic occasion. Mrs. Stanton, Mrs. Gage, and .Miss Anthony are prepariug a history of tho Woman suurage movemeut in this country, extendiug to the close of this Centennial year. It will also contain short biographical sketches, and pic tures ot tue women most prominent in this reform. This work, when com pleted, will be sent to every person con tributing $5 or more, with name, to the autograph book. All letters, documents, and contribu tions of cash, pictures, mottoes, etc.. should be carefully addressed to the National Woman Suflrage Parlors, 1431 Chestnut street, Philadelphia. Matilda Joslyn Gage, Chairman Ex. Com. Susan B. Anthony, Corresponding Secretary. Philadelphia, June 1, 1873. LETTEE FE0M ALBANY. To the Editor of the New Northwest: I send herewith a copy of resolutions passed by tbe Linn County Woman Suffrage Association in this city on the 6th inst. They were furnished to both papers published here, but neither gave them place in their columns. I know they come close to one of the papers re ferred to, for it calls attention daily to places where beer aud other liquors can be fouud. The resolutions are as fol lows : Jiesolved, That we regret that pub lishers of family newspapers will give place to advertisements of intoxicating drinks, thereby calling the attention of our youth to that which destroys both soul and body. Jiesolved, That the friends of temper ance should refuse their patronage to papers which publish such objectiona ble advertisements. Wo still keep up our suffrage meet ings here, although owing to the ab sence of a number of our active mem bers, the society is not nourishing as we would be glad to see it. However, we are not disposed to feel discouraged, but intend to persevere, assured of final if not immediate triumph. David D. Gray. Albany, June 19, 1S76. Speaking of the recent attempt to li cense and protect prostitution by cer tain members of tbe New York Assem bly, a lady resident of the District of Columbia says: "We would not have the path of sin made easy. It is just and right that tho way of tbe trans gressor should be hard. Upon this question of licensing crime let no woman hold her peace. Through tbe whole length aud breadth of the coun try let tho full force of woman's influ ence be brought to bear against it. We cannot vote it down, but let us do our best to write and talk it down." We have had tbe pleasure of inter viewing receutly several members elect to the coming session of the Legisla ture, aud find them mostly sound upon the question of woman's enfranchise ment. We trust the workers through out the State will circulate busily the petitions that will go up to the Legis lature this. fall. Let them be industri ously circulated at Centennial gather ings on the "glorious Fourth," and hundreds of names can be secured. They should be signed only by men and women of legal age. We have received the first number of the Ashland Tidings, a bright little journal, which announces itself as "de voted to the Interests of Southern Ore gon." The proprietor, A. M. Sutton, has had literary and journalistic experi ence, and will doubtless render the pa per a popular and financial success. The revolting confession of Piper, the murderer of Mabel Young, has been very properly suppressed. The sicken ing details of crime and depravity can only blunt the moral sense, and should be kept as far as may be out of sight. A pamphlet of nearly 300 pages, de scriptive of Rowell's great American NewspaperExhibition, is at hand. Tbe energy and care displayed iu the com pilation of valuable statistics is truly wonderful and deserving of all praiset