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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