t.VFHiDAY.... : NOV. 9. 1878
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WHAT IS 1KDEPEKDEKTISM
Iudepetidentium means conserv
tiam; not tie conservatism which
i-careed France under the name ot
tone irder and another until Eed
'Republicanism rnado its appear-
t ance as Radicalism complete but
the coDBervRtiem that is tonnd in
'the true citizen and the patriot,
'wuu : uesires uuiuuix mure tuau
the right to ,"hte. libei1j ftnd the
have within it true love for his
country, and the mind necepsary
for h'to to aid in preserving that
country's honor and upholding
its laws. This is called by the
.greatest of writers unselfish, pa
tnoti8m, and many men, in as
raany ges and in as many conn
tries, have become great heroes
and the idols of peoples because
they were unselfish patriots and
t thought the country' welfare and
. general happiness paramount to
very other consideration; and we
'have to-day the history of the
; greatest -and purest and first Inde-
, pendent to establish this tact
George Washington. "Without
party he was great, and without
: party he was the main pillar of
the great American Republic.
It is true that parties came atter
wards, but . with them came also
jealousy and strife; but at no time
were the whole peop'e more patri
otic and' the promoters ot purer
principles than when they knew
nothing of, or forgot party, unit
ed for the country's good, and
were regardless ot who held office
. so long as he was an honest .man
Independents require every one
; to be honerc io Oregon, and while
i they expect no ofSce and other
reward, save that which comes
from the honest government which
they have helped to make and
which gives them by reason of its
anthorship, a clear conscience,
they work tot the full enjoyment
of what honest effort aims at, and
believe tLnt the government is at
best safest when the management
and full control of its affairs
is in honest hands. A dishonest
Republican, in their sight, will
think only of himself, while an
honest Democrat. will be thinking
only ot the people; u Democratic
thief will be filling his pockets
while a pure Republican is pour
ing money into the public treass
ury. The difierence is but in the
name, since either of the dishon
est is a thief, and nine times out
of ten either is a party favorite
and through party managers ess
capes punishment by re-election
or quiet retirement from office.
This is owing to the fact probably
that party interests are to be pro
moted by uch conduct that other
aspirants may secure lucrative
office thioagh party promises and
the Opeu Sesame" of au untar
nished party name. Aud here In
dependentism steps in with its
truly honest voice, and votes tor
the pe ple's interests. ; It has no
party ranks to disorganize and no
party namn to uphold from the
depredation ot a public disgrace.
Its aim is the promotion of the
public welfare and the choice ot
the proper instruments for the acs
complishment of this end. It
throws its protecting arm around
the honest Republican, aud with
a warm heart extends the same
friendly recognition to the honest
Democrat, and in this way shows
itself greater und purer than party
can be, since, like the good angel,
it - has do prejudice, and thanks
both iu behalf ot Right!
A Kise in' Wheat.
Th prospect for a general Eu
ropean war at least between
Ensrland and Russia becomes
more favorable with each succeed
ing day. This,cou pled with short
wheat crops in many Russian dis
tricta which have heretofore for
niahed large amounts for export
tion, has had a good effect upon
the wheat market of the world
In tloseburg wheat has gone up
to 75 cents per bushel.
LfcT US HAVE A DUEL OR TWO.
Ex-Se'ia?or Nesmith is having
much space dvotd to him by the
Portland Democratic a; er.
Nesnith has written a letter, in
which he had much to say of the
Standard, Well, it is needless for
us to say much wf either the Stan-
dard or Nehmith. The produc
tions ot bot h are too peppery to
describe, and too personal to m
terest only those directly concern
ed. We will suggest, however,
that an end to the wordy war be
made by both parties in this way:
Let "Nes" have a long stocking,
and Toney be provided with a
similar article. Then let trem
both retire to a private enclosure,
when the wind is blow ng rght,
and settle it between themselves
alone. If both put a stone in the
stocking, like the Irish woman
did, and beat each other's brams
out, it will then be their own
fault and no : one e'se will be
bothered.
But .Nesmitjtt and Noltner are
not the only ones thus engaged ;
there is a newepsperial dispute
between Dr. Dawne and Syl. C,
Simpson, both well known.
Dawne commenced he fight over
his wife's signature, and Simpson
has written a correspondence un
der the caption ot "Retaliation."
There should bo a duel follow
here, also. It called opon to
"settle the preliminaries,", we
would arm the Doctor with a hair
pin and Simpson with a darning
needle, and require ot the Doctor
that he hall not under any cir
cumstances bring lorth any wea
pon that is used in midnight at
tacks or fisherwomen's fights.
Then let the battle rage to the erd
withont interruption, and retalia
tion may be the watchword ot the
hour; and if one shall fail in the
affray, then the punishment of the
other ehall be he shall write the
other's obituary -not tor pub
lic use, but to file it away until
time and necessity find necessary
its use, as a reminder ot the good
done by both, as mutual destroys
era of a public plague.
Be Just Anyway.
The Portland Standard promis
es to go through the virtuous acts
of the old Salem clique in a tew
days. Spare us this, reading, in
the name of all that'is good I But
if you will write such history, tell
a plain. uc varnished tale. Do
not let prejudice or personal feel
ing warp your judgement or mis
guide your pencil. Should the
private history of any political
party in the State be published it
would be bad enough without any
ot the coloring that lends force to
an argument aud strength to an
idea ; and then uo truthful histo
rian can possibly write up one
side of a question. In your treat
ment of the Salem clique deal fair
ly, anl when you write the word
"finis" t ths end ot your last
chapter, turn about and give u? a
second volume, in which fairly
deal with the past acts of the
clique m opposition when the one
iu Salem was at the h igbt ot its
glory and in the uoontide ot its
success.
A Remarkable Difference.
Speaking of exports of the State,
the Oregon City Enterprise says
that tho shipment of gram this
year, with a short crop, will reach
two hundred thousand tons. TbU
is a great difference with the time
when the then Governor, but now
Congressman, , Whiteaker spoke
of the exports of the State in his
message as comprising "soap,
socks and pickles." The one who
wrote of "Mister Pogram" ana
"Mr. Hominy" left this much out
of his sketches in "Martin Chuz-
zlewit,"but his spirit will rest in
peace when its owner realizes
'Mr. Pogram" ha3 been returned
to Congress, and ouce more is
the representative of a people
"which air great"
Sherman Vindicated.
Jim Anderson, of noted fame,
has made a confession. This con
fession not only proves that ihe f
mous letter, stated to have been
written by Secretary Sherman,
and which has created universal
comment was a torgery, but also
proves that? certain Democratic
leaders wrote the letter to injure,
Sherman and the Republican par
ty. Jim was promised pay for
the part he took in the dirty work
and be now peashes because
thoso who were to put up the
com will not do so. "When
rogues fall out honest men get
their dues.
STATE ELECTIONS HELD.
Congressional elections wert
held in the following States lat
Tuesday (November 5th), upoi
fhe result ot wliich depended the
political complexiou of the next
House of Representatives : Alaba
mi, Arkansas, Connecticut, Dela
ware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois,
Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Michigan, Minnesota, 'Mississippi,
Mis8ojri, Nebraska, Nevada, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New
York, North Carolina, Pennsyl
vania, Rhode Island, Sonth Car
olina, Tennessee, Texas, Virgin
ia, Wisconsin. r
So far as returns have been re
ceived, it would appear heavy
gains have everywhere been madd
by Republican-. Talbot has car
ried Massachusetts for Governor
by a large majority, aod Butler is
completely ,&qnelched New
Hampshire, Vermont, Connecti
cut, Rhode Island, New York,
Pensylvania, Illinois, Iowa.jy.ich
ign, Delaware, New jersey, Kan
sas, Nevada, Nebraska and Min
nesota have been carried Re
publican, with a gain ot Con
gressmen. In Connecticut the
election ot a Republican Legisla
ture makes certain the gain oione
Republican United States Senator.
The other States included in the
list first stated, have either gone
Dermtsratic, or are classed as
doubtful or close. Ot northern
States, .Democrats have carried
but one (Indiana), and that by a
plurality vote.
Iu addition to the above the
news comes to the effect that
Washington Territory has gone
Republican, and that Brents is
elected Delegate to Congress by a
tandsome majority. Even Caton
wa3 beaten by a majority ot 140
votes in Walla Walla county, the
Democratic Gibtalter of tne tern
ritory.
Getting Even.
During the last political cam
paign the Standird had a great
deal to say of E. S. McComas and
the Mountain Sentinel, of Grand
tonde Valley. But when the
investigating committee of the
ate Legislature commenced its
work, McComas daj commenced
dawning. Now "Mac." applies
the whip over .Toney's shoulders
in other words the other man is
using the whipand the
Standard man has to "grin and
bar it." McComas says Toney is
"promiscuous certifier," and
Toney says nothing. Well no
body enjoys the fun more than
"Mac" does; and we will bet a
bad shilling he earnestly believes
bat time and the opportunity
mproved; makes all thiugs even
and that he thinks tnat if this is
not proven the case it wilt not be
his fault.
There is Snch a Thing.
Whatever party has won in the
ate State election, it makes but
ittle difference to outsiders, only
they don't want to hear those inter
ested in the fight saving. "Oh
well, its the . ft year in politics,
and you can't judge what will fol-
ow." We know the "oft year"
expression has been sterrofyped,
bot there is such a thing as one
becoming tired of something made
or constant use. See Gaztey on
Divorces.
Speaker Thompson.
We have heard much compli
mentary spoken of Hon. John M.
Thompson since the adjournment
ot the late Legislature. That gen
t'.eman was certainly an earnest
member m the tower House, and
we have not heard a word iq his
favor bat what we consider was
ustly spoken.
He Does Reply.
Elsewhere we speek of the
Standard as saying nothing in re
ply to the attacks ot McComas.
That paper haa since come to hand
savage as a meat-ax, and so strong
in its remarks as to cause the in
terested reader to turn about to
see if there isn't a little tit of a
Halifax nearabouts.
Highly CompUmentary.
The Portland legal fraternity
lately passed a series ot resolu
tions complimentary ot the ap
pDintment of Hon. C. B. Bellin
ger to the J udgeship ot the 4th
district.
England complains over the
note received from Secretary
Evarts. The trouble, perhaps,
is, that they can abstract double
meanings from the Secretary'
sentences.
HEX OWENS.
They all ssiy he is great, and so
are the number of acres ot wurnp
land owned by hiru ; 'hey all de
clare he is tat, and so are hi prof
its ; they all call him an an are!, j
and -here', is w-.t-re we object.
While we like Old Hen," and
have smiled very often when, ear
ly in the morn'ng, e spoke to the
manipulator or mixed spirituous
beverages in loud tones, demand
ing "a 4ouble decker," we can
not imagine him to be otherwise
than "Old Hen" not even a tl
len angel. Why, if the Prince or'
Darkness should ever lay hands on
him, he woul.l immediately ex
claim, "Here, you little devils,
put this Christmas candle on a
high helf; the tuel in it will for
nisli a warm fire tor several
months;" and if St. Peter should
be sleeping and "Old Hen" Blip
into Heaven, the Saint would per
suade him int 'believing it was at
leat a "narrow fqsieeze" tb.it a
second a tempt would be danger
ous and, n -t caring for us pooi
sinners, "lien." would sit down
aud quiet! j ei'jcy a good thing
while he had it. It he had to
come back when everything was
his own way, and circumstances
were as last described, he wouldu't
come unless he had overlooked,
in making up his maps, a dozen
or two more acres of swamp land.
An Editor 111.
We regret to learn that Hon.
W. Ii Newell .editor of the Walla
Walla Statesman, is seriously ill,
and we sincerely hope for his ear
ly recovery. Let others sav what
they will, the truth is W. U
Newell has a warm, sympathetic
heart tor his tnei ds, aud is un
doubtedly the abelest newspaper
writer in Washington Territory.
As a local writer and earnest
speaker in behalt of home inter
ests,Mr. Newell has but few if any
eq'ials on the coast, and should he
die it le certain the people of the
territory of Washington will miss
him, and have reason to deplore
their loss in tne death ot one
whose ability is so much needed
in the formation ot the p roposed
new State, tf'nend Newell our
prayers are for you.
m
Don't Want It Anymore. ,
A . letter from Claude Thayer
Esq., informs us that the Inde
pendent, addressed to Hon. W,
W. Thayer, is no longer wanted,
" owing to the necessity ot reduc
ing expenses." That settles it.
Count us in favor t an increase
in the amount of tho Governor's
Balary immediately.
A u interested mother, who loves
everybody's little one almost as
well as her own, says : "I wish I
could impress you with theva'ae ot
the following remedy tor whoop-,
g cough, as it might be the
means of saving hundreds of pre
cious lives. Take one ounce ot
crushed sunflower seeds, put them
nto one quart ot water and boil
them down to a pin fit ; add one
pound ot l'at sugar and one pint
of brandy ; dose, from a tew-drop
to a teaspoonfut, according to the
age of the sufferer. It is worth
rememberiug.
W,(l. WOODWARD,
AGENT FOR
BMinffti. '.'CRACKS,
And Dealer in
SADDLES AND BRIDLES.
And other
SADDLEEWAEE,
Nest door to Marks & Cr'a. warehouse
ROSEBURG,
I would renpectfullv inform the public
tnai l uave now on uand the largest most
complete rtock ot SADDLES. BRIDLES.
HAKSE, SA.UUL.Jfi and OKA AMEAT8,
WHIPS. ETC. ever brounht to Southern
Oregon, and am fully prepared to fill all or
any orders In any line without delay, and
to the satisfaction of all wlo may faror me
with their patronage, at prices which de-
iy competition.
All work warranted.
Remember the store next door to Marks
K Co s. warehouse and farmers are esneci
-ii : :. . 1
mnj iutiwju iu examine my siocrs and
price list. vv. u. WOODWARD.
Notice.
TTAVINO DISPOSED OF OUR MER
wutue ixisiness at Uanyooville to
Messrs. Tobla Baden Co., of San Fran
Cisco, we would respectfully call thrt Kt..
tion of those indebted to us and ask them
to mite immediate settlement.
Marks, Sidemak & Co.
s i
TO BE
GREAT SLAUGHTER IN ALL PRICES!
J.
2JiifiL ECiGLi jSUSSTJID UMaSIKJ GrOPQPim
Ever brought to Roseburgf which he proposes to offer to the market at prices lower than
can any other house in the city. His stock embraces the
Very, LATEST Novelties in Ladies' Fancy Goods
" And also all Styles of -
FINEST DUESS GOODS !
.'.'1';- , - Consisting in part of " ... ; .'- '
He desires to
Clothing !f Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods;
Comprising Full Suits, Ties, Scarfs, Cravats, White and Fancy Shirts, Colored un- :
- r, derwear, Ladies and Gentl men's Shoes, also
Crockery,
OF
Thankful fur past favors, I respectfallj invite all my oH costomers and the public generally to
examine the stook in ruy store. AH will find it in every way complete, and that I have anifoimly
reduced the price of goods.
NEW
tFARMER'S AND
MR- C.
Announces that he has
Also a full
HI SEASON'S MIMES W IRCeAilSE!
ASSORTED MERCHANDISE !
Mr. Cohen announces that he
and is prepared to receive his
MRS. 'J. O. JOHNSON,
iLLUERi DRESS MAKER
LOCUST STREET, OAKLAND, BEQOIT.
Having just returned from Portland with
the largest and most elegant 8 toes, ot
MILLINER GOODS
Which I intend to sell very low, I in
vite the citizens of Oak'and and vicinity to
call and examine tor themselves before
purchasing els where my complete stock
ot Bonnets. Hats, Ribbons. Lao a hilk and
Velvet Trimmings, &c.
Orders for dresses attended to wit h neats
ness and.disnatch. oc'.26-lm.
.1 fti xt A T i ims-
tv5i?i ;l'4to
,Hl.l...,V.,.H..-..l.... ..
Beaths Saloon
opposite Metropolitan Hotel, Rosebnrg
GEO. BTCATH, Proprietor.
THE FIHEST OF
LIQUORS &
WI NES,
CIG AR9
Always on hand, and in connection
with the saloon will be found a
WELL-KEPT BILLIARD ROOM
AJffD
TEN-PIN ALLEY,
Where both health these m parting game
may be indulged
EVER BWFORE IN TtlE
C. ELOED
Ha the lariat an, best selected fctock of
v JZPIaui and ZfatLCQ Jfa&e.
inform the public that he has a complete stock of
Glasswar , and
In full Supply and Cheap for all.
ALL DESCKIPTION ON. HAND.
TO - DAY.
MECHNANICSr
COHEN
an immense stock of
line of
occupies S. W. Crane's store,
customers at his new store.
HOSEBXJBa HIuLS.
AI.WAT8 ON HAND
THE VERY BEST OF FLOUR
ORDERS FO
Cracked Wheat, Graham Flour
and Corn meal
Filled os short notice, and on most libera
trms. JOMGS&UATKa.
NEW
HIE A T M RK ET
CLARK dk MCGREGOR, Props.
LIVE AND LET LIVE.
ETAVING LOCATED PERMANENT-
ila ly in Roseburg, and having secured
the building adjoining John Clark's saloon
we are prepi red to iurnih this markei
with the choicest beef, muttoi and pork, i
and anything else in our line of Made, at i
he ver lowest prices. Give us a trial ana
voa ill be p -d. We iy the
iiighest Price for Reef.
" TOHirFRASERi
Hienie-mado.-. Furttltup
WILBUR, OREGON.
Opholslerj, Spring Matti asse8,etc.
Constantlv on hand
I have the Best Stock of Furniture south
Portland, and all of my own
maniuacture.
NO TWO PKICESTO CUrTO ERS.
Residents of Douglas county are requested
to give me a call before purchasing
elsewhere.
All Work Warranted.
etc
Groceries,
J. U,
FLO ED.
HIE
FINEST QUALITY
THE :
Greatest Quantity !
A-ND
Tho BEST VAEIETY
OF
Boots and Shoes
Ever brought to iioseoarg at
i.W(,!.i:i;i;i, mw
BOOTS
AND
SIIOKS
3VEoicie to
Order
AND REPAIRED.
ZiYOST'S
PATENT METALLIC
8TIFFENER8,
FOB
UBixs am massr
Boot and Shoe Heels.
Prevents running over
Wearing oH on the
SIDES.
fTlHIS FIRM HAS ON IIAM) THE FIN
Mm est stock of Leather in the r-'tate. an
is prepared to do all kinds cf work in
firtt-clasa manner, upon the most reasons
ble terms, fames needing anUlurg ii
their line, should call upon them 6iFk as
tney luiix
GUARANTEE ALL WOR C
Turned out ot their shop to be
1
an
Pr'"in to wear, well..
1(
MARKS
WHOLESALE and ret,
&C0
Mh DKALKK8 IN
General Merchandise
Have constantly on hand
;,CL0THING.DHYGD0D1(PT$
SHOES. CROCKERY.
GCrtl5 AN)
mm s
WINES, LIQKORh Si
ROSEBURO.
OREGON
I .!.
Wool and Produce
Of every description
of ; TlfJ rjTN TfT
-"
inn m?
..AND
Highest Cash 1'ncb Paid tor them
9-tf
marks co.
I 1
1
UMPQUA ACADEuXY.
This institution of learninjr will comtn-nce
ITS FALL TERM SEPT. 19, 1878,
. uner the guidance of
Rev, J. H. Skidmore,
Principal. To tlie many friends witlii the
reach of this Academy, we rinld sy: That .
each department, ot thewhool will bo un
der th control of thotw who have alde3 i
to good ability, cult vation, patience and
experience. There will be three- iie.rts
mtntsia this Acndemy.
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT,
COMMERCIAL ' HEPART.MENT,
& MUSICAL DEPARTMENT
We shall bt g'ad to assist friends in the
selection af homes for their children, and if
our susirestiona are followed, we assure
yon the children will be shielded from the
evil influences.
Board can be had at from $3 to j n
week. Tuition, from $5 o f 13 per quar
tt, in AisdeiriT Department; frim $ to
W in Commercial lepii tment, and from
f IS to $13 in Miiaicul Dnpii tment.
J H. SK-IUMOKE; Principal.
A. BUSIIELMEIR,
PRACTIAX GUNSMITH
If as Permanently located n Rebur(f,
OPPOSITE COSMOPOLITAN HOTCW
I WThh eOAUHAHTEE ALL
Superior o any performed in Oregon
San Francisco
CIGAR
STORE.
S. GOLDSTEIN
HAS OPENED A CIGAR AND VARIETY"
Stoie next door to the barber shop and
nearly opposite to the Pstoffice, and baa
one of the largest stocks of Imported and
Domestic Cigars io stoca ever brought to
Boseburg. His stock also embraces all the
tavoriie brands of Chewing and Smoking
Tobacco, Meerschaum Pipes. Notions, Can
dies and other articles found usually in a
flrtt-class establishment of the kind. My
prices will be low and my time cash, and
a share of public patronage is respectfully
soliciteJ.
MAUONY'S SALOOX,
Nearest to the Railro ad Dejot, O kla
JAS. MAHGNEY, Proprietor
- THE FINEST OF
WIHES.ZIQRORS Or CIO A 14
In Douglas county, and the best
BILLIARD TABLE IN THE STAT
Kept in proper repair.
tS"Parties traveling on the railroad rill
find this place very handy to visit da intf
the stopping of the train at the Oakl md
depot. Give me a call.
lHf JAS. MAHONE1 .
J. B SilliTII.
Opposite Abraha m Brown, Oakland , Og
...dealer nr. .. . .1
Stoves and Tinware
HA.RDWA.RE,
A ND FARMINQ IMPLEMENTS.
Keeps always on hand a
XJII-, STOCK
And is always ready t sell oods for cash
at prices so that all will be satisfied.
QUICK SALES AND BEAD'S RETURNS
Is-my motto. Now is the time for yonr
W in t e r Trdc.
8aHKlUIOTHI.:-LflVERT
. . . .AND. . .
Peed Stable,
This e8tablihment is the
Best in the Stale
and connected with it Is a large
WAGON YARD WITH FINE bhD ROOM
Capable of accommodating an;.
umlx
t uorses ana wagon.
BEST OF HAY AND GILrtTS
Always in full supply at living prices
And No Que is Allowed to Cr
Away Dissatisfied.
Don't fail to give us a call, for r an
termined to suit you in quantitv, quality
and prices. WRKjUT & CARLCN.
V .. AKD. ,mm
Pliarmaolst,
Patton's Block, Sute street, Salem, Ogn.
TQ ARTICULAR .ATTENTION GIVEN
to prescriptions, and all orders by
mail or express filled promptly and accur
ately. -
Physicians and Country Dealers wil
save money by examining our stock, or pro
curing our prices, beiore purchasing else
where.
R eburg Brewey,
JOUN RAST, PKOPRIETORt
BEST L AGE K BEER MADE lit
. . STATE .......... ;
TS MANUFACTURED BY JOHN
Rast, who has the article consranth oa
ands, which he will sell in quamitiei to
nrchasers. Give him a call. 48
NOTICE
Of Final Settlement in the Matter of the
Estate ot Loren Davis Deceased.
Frank Davis, adminirrator of Eistate of
Loren DavU deceased.having fi ed his final
accounts showing all his proceedings in the
premises, It is, therefore, entered thaw
Wednesday, Dtcember 4tfi, 1878, be and is
hereby et apart tor the hem ring of objec
tion thereto, and the final seith-bient
thereof, and that notice of the same be
published in the Douolas Lxdepesdunt
for tour consecutive weeks.
By order of Hon. C. Gaddis, Cotniy
Judse.
T. R. SHERIDAN,
County Clerk
Rosebcro Or.. Oct. 12, 187&