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About The Douglas independent. (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885 | View Entire Issue (June 28, 1884)
gflgeggBflEaaggaagaasa THE INDEPENDENT. SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1884. Tildea's Declination. We give this weak the full text of Tiklen's letter to the Democratic State nomination for president. We publish this letter at the present time, -: hoping that evary citizen may reaJ and ponder well the principles enunciated by this i;rand old patriotic statesman, w'jo Lolas the good of the country above all , personal considerations: New York, June 10, 1S84. To Daniel Manningchairman of the Democratic State committee, New York: In my letter of Jane 18, 1880, aJ dressed to the delegates from the State of New York to the Democratic national convention, I said: "Having now borne faithfully my full share of labor and care in the public service, and wearing marks of its burdens, I de sire, nothing so much as an honorable discharge. I wish to Hy down the honors and toils of even quasi-party leadership and to seek the repose of private life. In renouncing the renom ination for the presidency I do so with no doubt in my mind as to the vote of the State cf New York or of the United States, but because I believe it is a renunciation of re election to the presidency. To those who think my rcnomination and re-election indispens able to an effectual vindication of the right of the people to elect their rulers r-rviolated in my person I have ac corded as long a reserve of my decis ion as possible, but I c?nnot overcome ray repugnance to entar into a new en gagement, which involves four years of ceaseless toil. The dignity of the pres idential office is above a merely personal ambition, but it creates in me no illu sion, Its value is as a great power ftr good to the country. I sa"d four years ago, in accepting the nomination: Kuowing as I do, therefore, from fresh experience, how great the difference is Letweon gliding through an official routine and working out a reform of aystems and policie?, it is impossible for me to contemplate what needs to by done in the federal administration with out an anxious sense of the difficulties f)f the undertaking. If summoned by the suffrages of my countrymen to at tempt this work, I shall endeavor, with God's help, to be tho efficient instru ment of their will..jjJ3uch a work of renovation, after years of misrule: such a reform of systems and policies, to which I would cheerfully; have sacri ficed all that remained to me of health and life, is now, I fear, beyond, mv strength.' , My purpose was to- withdraw from f Hi ther public sei-viceand the grounds of it were at that time well known to . you and others, and when, at Cincin nati; though 'respecting my wishes your . selves, you communicated' an appeal to mp'frora many valuedrfriends to relin qu;sh that purpose, I reiterated my determination unconditionally. In the four years which have since elapsed nothing has occurred to weaken, but everything to strengthen, the consider ation which induced my withdrawal from public life. To all who have ad dressed me n the subject my intention has been frankly communicated. Sev eral of my most confidential , f liendSj under the sanction of their own names, have publicly statcij my determination i to be irrevocable. That I have occasion now to consider the question is an event for which. I have no responsibility. The appeal made to me by the Democratic masses with apparent unanimity, to serve them pnee more is entitled to tho rncst def erential consideration and would in ipire a disposition to do anything de- sited of me, if it were consistent with my judgment of duty. I believe that there is no instrumentality in human society so potential in its influences vpon mankind for good or evil as the jrovernmental machinery for adrainis tering justice and for making and exe cuting the laws. Not all the eleemosynary-institutions of private benevo lence to which philanthropists may de vote their lives, aie so fruitful in ben efits as the resecue and preservation cf this machinery from the perversions that make it the instrument of con spiracy, fraud and crime against the most sacred rights and interests of the people. For fifty years, as a private citizen, never contemplating an official career, I have devoted at least as much thought and effort to the duty of influencing aright the action of the governmental institutions of my country, as to all other objects. I have never accepted opicial service except for a brief peri od, for a special purpose, and only 'when the occasion seemed to require from me that sacrifice of private pref erences to the public welfare. I under? took the Statu administration of New York because it was supposed in that way only, could the executive pewerbe arrayed on the side of the reforms, to Whichj as a private, citizen, I had given throe years of my life. I accepted the nomination for the presidency in 1876 because of the gen eral conviction that my candidacy would best prese.it the issue of reform which the Democratic majority of the people wished to have worked out in J the federal government, as it had been in that of the State of New York. I believed that I had strength enor.gh then to I renovate the administration of the government of tho United States, and al the close of my term, to hand over my great trust to a successor, faitlif ul; to the same policy. Though anxious to seek the repose cf private life, 1 nevertheless acted upon the idea that every power is a trust and involves a duty. In reply to the add t ess of the committee communicating my nomina tion I depicted the difficulties of the undertaking and likened my feelings in engaging in it to those of a soldier en tering battle, but T did not withhold the entire consecration cf my powers to public service. Twenty years of continuous malad ministration, under the demoralizing influences, an internecine war and of bad finance, have infected the whole government system of the United States with" the cancerous growths of false construction and corrupt practices. Powerful classes have acquired pecu niary interests" in official abuses and the moral standards of the people have bf en impaired. To redress these evils is a work of great difficulty and labor and cannot be accomplished without the most energetic and efficient personal action on the part cf the chief execu tive of the republic. The c&nvass and administration which it i3 desired that I should undertake would embrace a period cf nearly five years, nor can I admit any illusion ns to their burdens. Three years of experience in the en deavor to reform the municipal govern" ment of the city of New York, and two years of experience in renovating the administration of the State of New York, have made mo familiar with the requirements of such a work. At the present time the considera tions which induced my action in 1880 have become imperative, I ought not to assume a task which I have not the physical strength to carry through. To reform the federal government, to realize my own idea and to fulfill tho just expectations of the people wouM, indeed warrant as they alone could compensate the sacrifices which the undertaking would involve. But in my condition of advancing years and declining strength, l.feel no assurance of my ability to accomplish those ob jects, j I am, therefore, constrained to say definitely that I cannot now assume the labors of an administration, or of a canvass. Undervaluing in no wise the best giit of heaven, the occasion and the power sometimes bestowed upon a mere individual to communicate an impulse tor good, and grateful beyond all words to my fellow countrymen who would assign such a beneficent function to me, I am consoled by the reflection that neither the Democratic party nor the republic, for whose future that party is the best guaranty, is now or ever aim be dependent upon any one man, for" teeir successful progress in the path of a noble destiny. Having given to their welfare whatever cf health and strength I possessed, or could borrow from the future, and having reached the term of my capacity for such labors as their welfare now demands, I but submit to the will of Good in deeming my public career forever closed. Samuel J. Tildex. The general confeicnce cf the M. E. church has pronounced in unmistakable terms against the laxity of divorce lajevs. The following resolution upon that sub ject shows that this church has at length awakened to tho importance of this question: "Resolved, That no di vorce shall be recognized by the church except for audtiltery, and no minister shal1 solemnize marriage in any case where there is a divorced wife or hus. band living; that this rule shall not apply to the innocent party in a divorce for the cause cf audultery, or to parties divorced seeking to be remarried." Money. Money, it i3 sa'd by one of olden times, is the root of all avil. Ob servation teaches us that much good as well as much crime results from its use. It is the great motive power of civilization; the lever that moves the world. It is the power behind the throne. Governments cannot exist without it; commerco would failj cities would depopulate and society lapse into ancient barbarism. It is likewise an engine of oppression. By its corrupt ing influence liberty is overthrown, government destroyed, people enslaved, society corrupted, morals degenerated, and i souls condemned. It purchases material, pays the printer and furnishes the people with the news. Without it a newspaper cannot exist. If our patrons would all pay up their delin quencies and give us a year in advance, we would be able to furnish them the best paper in tiie State. ESTESILY TTrliic-BIisdins Harvester. Newest and most complete harvester on the market, with nil the modern im provements. The binding apparatus is so simplified that seven parts do the complete work of the forty-seven pieces used in all other binders. The sickle rim has pinion gearing and does away with the chain, making it lighter and more durable. The main drive wheel is made of the best hickory, with heavy wrought-iron tire, welded and shrunk on. Tie raising and lowering appa ratus is so arranged that it is raised and lowered on a level, so that grain can be cut within two inches of the ground, or at any height desired. The upper dra per is arranged on springs, so as to carry ihe thinnest or thickest grain without choking. It binds the sheaves any uniform size desired. It is so sim plified that it can be worked by a boy. For sale by Bowen Brothers, at their shop on Main street, in Roseburg. Call and examine this machine before pur chasing elsewhere. Oole and the Aiab3- XV. XV. Cole's monster shows cirous and menagerie which are to exhibit in this city tn Friday, July 4th, are exceptionally inter esting in that they present a perfect i der ness of rare annuals, acts and feautures. Avnonpr the foreign novelties to be presented is a troupe of genuine Bedouin Ar;ils whose performances are marvels of athletic excel, lence. A "human fly," or a lady ceiling walker is another new addition. At least 300,000 has been expended during the winter in obtaining new features and re-fitting this great show. Nearly every race of people, civilized and .uncivilized, will be rep resented. Aa many as fourteen bareback running horses will be seen in the ring at one time. An elephants that reads, wrest ling camels, and a white hippopotamus are among the many animal curiosities, while Samson, the mastodonic elephant, will tower afcove anything yet born of brutes. Owing to the extraordinary magnitude of this enor mous show, performances will be given in the menagerie tents a3 well a3 the several rings. . State Teachers' Association- The State Teacheis' Association will convene in Salem, Monday evening', June 30, and continue in session July 1, 2 and 3. All teachers and friends of education aro cordially invited to attend and aid pi promoting and developing the educa tional work in our State. An excel'ent programme is being prepared and will be published at an early day. Prominent teacheis and lecturers from our colleges and leading public schools will be present and take part in the exereises of the Association. Every effort will be made to make each session eminently interesting and successful. . The several lines of trawl will make the usual reduction to all persons, at tending the Association. The leading hotels will make a liberal. reduction. The session will . be held in the Capitol Building. E. B. McELROY, Sup't of Public Instruction. Tombstones for Sale. I desire to call tho attention of all persons desiring to purchase tombstones that I have a select assortment of dressed marble, which I will sell on reasonable terms. Having disposed of the shop lately occupied by my deceased husband, I have stored the entire stock at the Eloed warehouse, near the rail road station, where tho same may be examined at any time. Persons desir ing to put chase can consult me at my residence, west from the depot, or J. 0. Fullerton, at the land offico in Rose burg, Oregon. In case of purchase the lettering Aill be done bv William Staiger, of Salem. Mrs. II. Br ackexridge. Lumber. 1 have ou Laud and offer for sale 200,000 feet fencing lumber- and 75,000 feet flooring and rustic cf A 1 quality, , Cash purchasers will find it to "their interest to get quotations before placing orders. Orders for all kinds of lumber solicited and prompt y filled. Address It. A. Booth, Youcalla, Oregon. What is the use to buy trees from stran gers when you cau secure a better character and quality from our fellow-citizen Tim. Ford. lie guarantees what he sells and he is hero and if we liud hiai false wo can put our hands on him. life -AT- '-.IIiLARI, OR. J.M.DILLARD would respectfully inform the public that he has ou haud a tine assortment of Dry Goods, Groceries, Ready-Made Clothing, and in fact everything usually kept at a first clajs store. Give him a call. Goods at liOw Prices! All kinds of Produce Taken .n Exchange for Goods. t3LAli orders promptly attendtdto."l 001 NTT FA OB We are in receipt of a new and all ;.rjds and suitable for all Con dM&ffip?jr Waft TheXsif s?est'and'.. Most Complete OF AWy-MOUSJE SOUTH OF POIITEjARD. We are determined to reduce A 3va:id "m order to do ces in everv s&ot&Y our store and examine which will speak foi themselves even the closest buyer that we say. We will send samples and Hit Befoi1 SMS! m n ar- 1.1.1. let m n f ' W. e. WOOD WABD- AND BUY A Samese or a Bad One cf the -biggest and best stock of nothing bit this best HING Bout Tail ' w. I G woodward) ' " Sosebv Or. ' ... 1,1, SHERIDAN BROTHERS, ROSEBURG, OR'GK They would announce that thay luvc jast received and now have on hand one of the .1 ... ' Largest Stseks ef General Hardware 1 Evor l.rojijht to Do. jr1a, m l whon ad led to their STOVES OF ALL PAT TKKNSan l HEADY MADtf TIN W Aii K, they arprepared to declare thvj have the bt-sk euj ply iu their Una ot a.iy housa m Southern Oregon, which they ..propose can purchase elsewhere. , . Iu Ait) shape ot hu.ldiiiff materials k the ay i locks, butts, etc, we can o3ei superior inducements to purchasers. Tiy us. We .un trive you barpaiua in the lo".'.)winrf brands of stovrs, not i-qnalled else where Buck's. Bonanza. Farmer Utility, Dexter, Pacific, 'A He Wm. Clarendon Occidei Iron Kmp, Empire City, and other stoves and ranges. The b-8t of workraen arc constantly employed in the manulacture ur T?nware and buyers sh'ofuld learn our prices. Wo have also tarajrins to offer in guns, such hs Winchester, Shrp and fcher li t'e? ks well 8 in Shot-mint- and Pisto's. ' We aie also Airenis for th White Peerles and New Heme Sewing Macl .ntj .w'uU,, we sell at lowest rates and warrant as Couoleti. every reapeCfc We can also supply . .'"Avcpill S3iI ' Bsif&b r Paiiits, lie best in the mnrket, at. lowest ratep. Give us a call, inspect mf stock, inquire a& to onr pricH, and we promise to suit s1' if any one cau. , R S. & J: C. SHERIDAN (Successors to Thos. P. Sheridan) DEALETyS IN HARDWARE, TINWARE, STOVES, GUNS, UUTLERV, AND TINNERS i'UR KISHINQ GOODS. TIX STOltE, ROSEBURG, Or. Ilavins secured the aoove business, we are pre pared to keep up its former good name for work and prices. We have the beat of material and always a full stock of oods on hand and it is our aim to fur nish customers with first-class articles at live and let live prices. A full stock of Iron a iirt Steel For Stile. Dealers from abroad will receive prompt attention. ' It. S. & J. C. SHERIDAN. Opposite Metropolitaai Hotel, Ecseburg. Sliavinj? and Hair Ctstting in a Workmsuilikc Mauser, lai'lj'r Sm 1 NO I choice lot of spri'ig goods, of classes, making our stock of our immense stock of goods so have greatly reduced our department and to show ycu Uin lnAnt. fxrrt not- i-nn t r rnll fit mean what prices o:i application: . . ABRAUA3I, WIJEELER 'AC.. l tf 1? m m m NEW SET OF goods ever brought to town. ' I use leather and have ot INTKI8LINE. to Sea Me! . 95B9 WATC21JIAKER & JEWELER Rosebur, Oregon. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL , DEALER IN WATCHES, ' CLOCKS, JEWELRY A FINE ASSORTMENT OF SPEC TACLES, OF ALL KINDS. Call and examine our stock before purchasing elsewhere, Don't forget the old stand of I. BEiFIUS. MM, SADDLES, WHIPS IN fact everything IN THAT. AND MUST BE Sold Clieap for Casli. Call and See mo BeforD Eusring" Elsewlier e. ALSO AGENT FOR. SEEKING SELF BIHBE& AND MOWERS, OL13S' W-GtOjST, STEEL-WHEEL HAY RAKES, JAMES BEARIJNG. OAKLAND, OREGON. FASMS FOE SAL The -undersigned lias for sale the following Real Prop erty in Iloughis Coun ty, State of Oregon: i. A FIRST-CLASS GRAIN f ARM NEAR THK Town of Wilbur, coutai'iinjr 314 acres. lias a prod dwelling hoase and out-buildings, and a fine or chard; ail well feiH.'CU ana watered; zw acres iu gram. A desirable home tturx very cheap. ONE FARM CONTAINING 352 ACRE3, 125 OF which is plow lasid ' in cultivation, balance l ins til re; all fenced; well watered; good improvements and orchard. ONE SECTION OF LAND NKAR THE TOWN of Scottsburtf; SO acres river bottom, balance hill and timber land. A FARM NEAR WILBUR, CONTAINING 923 acre; 125 acres in Train, the balance splendid srrazi 112 laud. About 300 acrei'S level, well watered and well unproved. The crop and 500 head of t-lieep will be sold with the laud if desired by purchaser, at a bargain. A FaRM NEAR ROSEBURG. -CONTAINING 32!i acres, all under fence. Good farm or gracing land. 4 FINE STOCK FARM CONTAINING 643 ACRES i"V 12 miles from Roseburg; 125 acres of good grain land, at a bargain. A L'RGE STOCK AND GRAIN FARM NEAR A rinl l.. .,rl writ..ininor Itftfi ikmh Ahrnt 7(V1 L vrt.in-i ... . .. ggu - acres plow land, well fenced and well watered. A STEAM SAWMILL AT DRAIN STATION ON Railroad. FLOURING KILL AT SCOTTSBURG. A NO. ONE FLOURING MILL FOUR MILES from Oakland, on Calipooia creek. NUMBEIt OF TOWN LOTS IN THE CITY OF Oakland. I will sell the above real property on rea sonable terms. For full particulars enquire of J. C. HUTCHINSON, Oakland, Douglas County. Oregon. For Sale. I will sll a eood Hanes - CJ header, with two header bed 3, single and doubletrees, very low. Apply to S. B. Hendricks, near the depot, Roseburg, Or. AGEUTS VAHTED EVERYWHERE To handle onr ILJL.UH. FAMILY BIBLE!. decant ever produced. HuperiJ Jruoto. Al- bHnin, to eicluaivederifrtw, directly tajwrted for "ur own trade, and standard rubiicataane: HiU'a viTniial -iHtorIea. etc. We offer unrivalled in. diJSSSlrtSMSiTO territory. Write to us. BAIRD & DILLOH HUBBA1ESB Oiaak ElillB I CLARK & BAKE !t PROPS. HAVING FURChASED THE ABOVE NAMED mil! of K. SUiphcns and Co., we are now pre pared to furnish aur amount of the best quality of . ever offered to the public in Douglas county. Wa Will furnish at the mill at me fouowins prices: No. 1 rousrh limibcr.. : per M. No. 1 flwnni', "ich 824 per M. No. 1 fltwrinjr, 4-mch per M. No. 1 nnishmjr lumier. ier ai. No. I finishing lunsbtr dressed n 2 Bide3..24 per M. No. 1 fiaishinjf lumber dressed on 4 tides. .$28 per M. CLARKE & BAKER. Cobb STAGE JggC LINE! Coos Bay in 36 Hours This line Is now prcparel to carry passengers an J frei"ht, being upplied with comfortable stages and and" careful drivers. Stasre leave Itosebur every morning at six o'clock. Oflice ai . HAMILTON'S DRUG STORE. Fare to Coos Bay $5. SALISBURY, HAILY &CO.. Tropis. The Famous Unrivaled Tho Har&man Piano, , A strictly first-lass instrument at moderate price; Also The Popular Pease Piano ! A. L. BANCROFT & CO., 721 M-irket St., &in Francisco, Sole agents fcr Psicilk; Coils'- CIVIL BEND STORE! V. Xj AHK.INGT02T, DEALER INj Dry Goois,Groc3rics, eto. All Kinds of ProdJ33 Ta'tsn in Exi'mgi. CIVIIiBSND, DOUQ. CO., OREGON. ALL KINDS OF GARDEN SEEDS And Flower Seeds, FOR KALE IN PAPERS & BULK ONION SETS, 12 cents per pound, at CONCRETE PIPE. TYENRYGAfERMVN AND LOUI3 BELFILS IT huve dbtaiuel the rint for iMul w eountyfor lajiiiS forwrcying1 water, and LouU DelPh and Geory Frotsuian have obtaine-1 the riht for Jivsojihine and Curry counties, and will sell larmor individual rights and lav pie at the cue iinist figure. Any size L-oiO li 10 laciies lornLsiiea. xais pi;e is uiuc.it Cheaper thia T7oocl, . iron or Lead! It is a!i well int'l f ir Irritloi or Mrni ij purpose andean be laid any distance wah-at Jjints .e Grease! v Best in the world- Get the genuine. Every package 'has onr trade. mark and is marked Frazer's. SOLD EV ERYWHERE, no 35-1 Xotlce of Final Settlement. In the County Court of the State of Oregon for ths County of Io'glas. In the matter of t!e estate o James Quinn, deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT TIIE Un dersigned administrator of the estate of Jan (ninn, deceased, has filed his final account of his administration of aaid estats in the County Court ot DouKla cmnty, SUte if Oregon. That said Court ny an order duly made and entered therein on Tues day, the I5th day of April, 1S84, appointed Mon day, juiy 7, isst, at 10 o'clock a. m. of said day, at the court room of said Court, in the court house in Roseburg:, a time and place for hearing objection, if any there be, to aid final account and the settlement of said estate This notice is published by Hon. J. S. Htzhugh, County Judire. HENRY LANDERS, Executor. II. ABRAHAM. X. A. IIIRSTIIh CI1AS. HlUts'nU ApiMH OI, IIIRSTEL & CO., IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE GROCERS & COMMISSION MERCHANTS. 2 and 4 North Front street PORTLAND. - - - . Oil. The Btttees Gctde Is Is. euel March and Sept, each j year: 216 pages, 8xll f inches, yith over 3,30( illustrations a whole pio tare trallery. Girea whole sale prices direct to consumer on all goods for personal or family use. Tells how to order, and gives exact cost of every thing you use," cat, drink, wear, or have fun with. These invaluable books con tain information gleaned from the m&9 kets of tho world. We will mail a copy Free to any address upon receipt oftlia postage 7 cents. Let us hear from you. Respectfully, 1 MONTGOMERY WARD & CO tSTA ES9 Waa& AvtaMk CUc 13, 4