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Show Jim function, She JAMES MtGAW, President and Business Manaeur, ithuuld be . to whom all Business communications addressed. Editor. Editor. )(ili:, UTAH. Saturday Morning:, Oct. 2i), 1870. The L'tah Delegate and Female Knflrnge. The November number of ahe Phrenological Journal contains a portrait anil description of our Delegate, Hon. W. H. Hooper, nnd an article on Utah and After boiiio remarks Female Suffrage. wonderful the impulses of the age, upon and the tendency of advanced minds to bring into the sociology of the times the functiou of political power for women, the author expresses the utmost astonishment that "the women of Utah, who have been representatives of womanhood in its degradation, should suddenly be found on the same platform with John Stuart Mill and his sisterhood," who with some of the leading Statesmen of England, "are contemplating the extension of political power to the women as one of the grand methods for the Also that the world's future good." Mormon "Kingdom of God" should be "the first nationality in the world which has granted to woman political power, and created her a chief part of the State as well as the Church." He tho circumstances the more remarkable, from tho fact that at the time when the franchise was granted to the women of this Territory, "legislative minds, aided by the press, were proposing to ore female suffrage upon Utah, to give women the power to break up the institution of polygamy and emancicon-aide- rs pate themselves from their supposed serfdom and the degradation of womanhood." He considers, however, that as a sword will cut on each side, so two-edg- this may be used "to smite polygamy, though it is now smiting for it." But adds "Should it bo found in tho sequel that polygamy caa stand the test of female suffrage for the next quarter of a century, we monogamio Gentiles may be led to revise somewhat our judgement upon the matter. In any case thin extension of political power to the women of Mormondom must be for good, for it places their destiny in their own bauds, ami at any moment when the female opinion shall be decided, the womn of Utah will be able to bring redemption to themselves from every evil." The balance of the articlo is devoted to extracts from the excellent speech, of our Hon. Delegate, before Congress, on the Cullom Bill, and concludes with the following: There Is scarcely a leading man in Washington, either in or out of gress, who is at all concerned with the government of the nation, or who may be useful to Utah, with whom William H. Hooper is not on speaking terms, yet he is eminently not a "speaking" but a "working" delegate. He is about five feet eleven, not largely built, but built of iron. There is a wonderful density in his constitution and physique, almost as much as there is in Grant, for demity is the General's distinguished quality. His head is small, but one pound of his dense, brain will do as much work as a pound and a half ot some men's spongy brains. There is a tight nipping about the lips which are like the man, altogether expressive of nervous energy, and not of an implacable iron will. This comes of his impulses, for which ho is strongly marked, and those impulses lead him to generosity and consideration for friends. He has the organs ef Benevolence and Veneration well pronounced, while the intellectual faculties are prominently developed and sharpened by a good drgreo of Combativeness and Destruot-ivenesHis chiof and characteristic quality of mind is sagacity. This, with his undaunted energy, has made him one of the most successful men among the Mormons in all the commerce aud enterprise of Utah. The history of the Mormons is a succession of surprises to the world. Their course is altogether out of the common way. Judging by ordinary rules, ought to have been dead, years and the Mormons either swallowed ago, or scattered abroad without the up of But Mormonisra possibility is alive and its adherents, malo and female, just as tenacious of their faith, and just as read? to astonish the world by tome unlnoked for movement as ever. They are not to be weighed in the scales of ordinary statesmen, nor judged by the rules of modern sociologists. As they havo led the van in woman's political redemption, so it will be found they havo la her social elevation; and beforo ilio stipulated "quarter of a century" "has worked its great changes on the publio mind, this will be demonstrated, and Mormonisra will have startled- the world with the auecesirful working of many problems in social science, whieh the greatest reformers of any age could tmly see afar off. s. Mor-Bionis- m - Morntonism is looked' upon as barbariit, incorporates in its system some of the ptlnciplcs and practices sm, because f although we were no more in toe case than simple witnesses it was believed a request from us would obtain a mitigation of punishment. On these considerations, and deeming that he had already suffered severely in loss cf position and reputation, Messrs. Sloan and Caine addressed a communication to Major C. II. Hempftead, prosecuting attorney, asking him to bo represent it to the Court, which Chief Justice McKean was kind enough to receive and acknowledge, and hence the penalty ef fine alone was Too Fust and Yet To Slow. that nineteenth-ccntury-civilizatio- nd SATURDAY, JuMished every WEDNESDAY by tUeOuDKN Piulikuimo Comfaky. FRAXKLIN D. RICHARDS, C. W. PENROSE, Ashociate of the early ages. But in reality it is far in advance of moving ia a plane above it. It is a concentratioa of the good and true in every pystem of every age, and, rejeating the evils and errors of all times, it will move onward upon its great mission the redemption of the racehecdless of present prejudice, regardless of popular clamor and fearless of a world's hostility. If female suffrage places power in the hands of the Mormon women to "bring redemption to themselves from every evil," should not statesmen in all the world be in favor of its universal application? God knows tho poor women who throng the chief towns and cities of the great nations need something to help them out of the evils with which they are afflicted. If the suffrage will lift them from the sloughs into which a false social system has plunged them, for humanity's sake let all the women havo the franchise! But we are afraid that the power to vote will not prove The disease gnawing to be a cure-al- l. at the vitals of modern society needs a remedy beyond the skill of philanthropists, reformers ami Congressmen; but it is comprehended in the principles of "Mormonism," and the world will know it in good time. Yesterday's Salt Lake Herald, which was just handed to us by a friend, contains an articlo headed "An Important Matter," in which extensive reference is made to the Ogden Junction, and exceptions are taken to some remarks of ours contained in last Wednesday's issue upon the subject of school books. The Herald asserts that the Junction highly eulogises the National Series; wants to know upon whose suggestion the change from Willsoa'a to the National has been recommended; "cannot agree with the Junction in recommending this matter so hastily;" and suggests before any such change be adopted that "the Regency take the matter under advisement, so as to have the matter decided on permanently for the whole Territory. In the first place tho Jisctios has not said one word eulogizing the National Series, but merely stated that Supt. Campbell had recommended its adoption; secondly this answers the Herald") question as to who suggested the change, which theraWneed not have propounded if he had paid attention to the article which he criticises; thirdly, hig disagreement is not with the Junction, which did not recommend tho Series at all, but with the Superintendent of Schools; and Duty and Danger. fourthly, his suggestion comes too late, The prompt action of the authorities for the Regency had the matter under of Juab County in taking measures for advisement some time ago and decided to the apprehension of the scoundrels who adopt the National Series instead ef robbeil the mail last Monday night, is Willson's. Neither Judge worthy of all praise. The Herald is rather unfortunate in Bigler nor the Sheriff who acted upon this matter. Superintendent Campbell is his authority, seem to have any fear himself one of the Regency and an acof Associate Justices nor terror at their tive and energetic member too; the subjudicial rulings. According to recent ject has been carefully investigated, the light (?) shed upon legal m jtters by our two Series compared, the relative merits new Federal tallow-caudl- e luminaries, of each discussed, and the National has friend Bigler had no authority as a been "decided upon permanently for the Probate Judge to issue any warrant in whole Territory." We but gave publia criminal case, Sheriff Caiier had no to a recommendation emanating city right to arrest the robbers under such from "proper authority by law," and a document, and the District Court said not a word of our own in praise of before which the robbers will be the change. We recommended "if the brought, may, after the style of the National Series is to come into general Judgo of the 2nd District, turn them use that an effort should be made at loose to rob the mail again, on the once to procure a large supply; and gave ground that they were taken illegally, as our reasons that during three months because high and mighty functionaries from 1st November next they could be have ruled out the Frobate Courts in purchased at half price. So the haste criminal matters. has been on the part of the Herald, takA Probate Judge is in danger anyhow. ing up the subject before he was posted ; If he perform his duty, he is in danger and at the same time he is rather slow of the wrath of Federal Courts if he for not being acquainted with the Jecis-io- n neglect his duty he is in danger of of the Regency when thev are so and the people's dis- near at hand. Who wouldn't be a Probate respect. For further information he can apply Judge? to Regent and Superintendent Campbell, What a lovely thing is the law and who lives much nearer to the Herald what consistent beings are lawyers ! than the Jcnctiox. What is legal may be illegal toAn item of news we have just struck morrow, and Utah can stand like the illuminates this matter, and shows us board, singing boy on the see-sawhy the Herald has tumbled into errors "Here we go up, up, up. so unusual to our cotemporary. The List to my rhyme and my riddle; And here we go down, down, down, Offlcy case was decided yesterday, While I stand Jack in the middle. and the Herald may be excused for a little haste consequent upon excitement We Honor the produceu by such frequent contact with The article from the London Standard, puissant Courts, high and lifted up to be found in another column, exhibits above mere Territorial law. But this the usual ignorance of American affairs docs not account for our cotemporary's to be found in many English newspapers, being behind the times in information and, at the same time, considerable upon such "An Important Matter." shrewdness in reviewing the Utah situA Lively Time Expected. ation, and seeing through tho bogus There is likely to be considerable "moral" motives of those who are trouble in New York over the coming hostile to the Mormons. President Grant is deterThe talk about the Mormons being election. "induced to accept the authority of mined to carry out the law in regard to Congress" is twaddle; but the Standard fraudulent voting, and the city of Gotham may be excused for its misapprehension is notorious for the laxity of its election of our position when prominent journals morals. The presence of troops at such published in America utter similar non- an exciting time as may be expected, sense. The Mormons have always ac- will stir the city to its lowest and will probably raise a cepted the authority of Congress, and depths, have no issue with the Government, row which will result in bloodshed. The rival exerciso the of on unsconstitutial political parties are except exerting themselves to the uttermost, power. The Standard says, to call "the desert The Radicals will watch the ballot in which they made, thoir home at box with the closest scrutiny and, that time a part of the United States, backed up by the military, will strive would bo to fall back on a mere geo- to reduce the registration as low as graphical fiction." This is strictly true; possible. The Democrats however feel and tho fact that the Mormons under confident that there will bo a hvrger these circumstances, sought for admis- registration than at any previous elecsion into the Union as a State, ought to tion, and that their triumph will be be proof strong enough even for the assured. What ever may be the result, Standard that they were willing to "ac- the election will be an object of interest cept the authority of Congress and con- to the whole nation, and a lively time form to the general laws of tho Repub- may be expected. lic." Tub Offlet Cask. On Thursdav last We ask this now. Let Congress admit Offley, the Ass. Press Agent, Deputy us into the Union and the weapons used Postmaster, "Deputy Marshal," Military against us will fall from the hands of Officer, Pistol drawer, etc, appeared bethose who, as the Standard says, "to fore the District Court to answer for his gratify popular passions," seek to wage assault with intent to kill, on the per"a war of extermination" against us, son of Mr. Sloan, one of the editors of making use of the cry of "polygamy" as the Salt Lake Herald. He pleaded guila mere pretext. ty to the charge of assault with intent to The Mormons have always respected do bodily injury. Judge McKean anithe laws of the United States. The only madverted severely on the brutal conlaw which it can bo alleged we have duct of the prisoner, and stated that the not fully respected, is the ex post facto, only thing which saved Offley from the act of '62, unjust and was the urgent appeal of Penitentiary, whieh maay of the ablest lawers in the Mr. Sloan that the Court should be lenU. S. declare to bo unconstitutional. The motives of our enemies are be- ient with thj prisoner. Offley was fined ginning to be comprehended in the $100. The Herald in explanation 6f the world; out true position and princi- recommendation to mercy says: ples will also be understood in time, and With reference to our action in this it will be learned that the Mormons are the most orderly and pat- matter we will briefly say that friends of riotic community within the boundaries 0111 ey interceded in his behalf, that he of the Great American, Confederation. made an, ample apology himself, and Lin, anti-religio- Z. C. M. Water Taxes. i Pft,.. !e I. it ordained by the City Council of city, that it shall be the duty of the City Water Master to examine and 1determine the done on the amount of repair, necessary to Weber canal, on or before the first day nf April in tho to City Council each year, and report the same ut its' fust imetiiiic thereafter. Sec. i. The City Council shall, aftor receiving the report uf the Water Muster, determine the rates uf water tux to be assessed on each city lot of farming land to be irrigated. anil jPc. 3The Water Master shall assess to each w ater tax, according to the jierson his share of tne rates established by the City Council and the numimposed. ber of acres of farming land or city lot. be may wish to irrigate, and the said tax may bo paid in Beg Ve are Thb Eveblastiso Scbject. materials necessary for retiring said canal, or in latior thereon, reflectively, under the direction of having delightful we.ther since the rain the W ater Master. Provided such labor be done storm. The sky is clear and bke, the and materials furnished w ithinor three days after written notice a verbal notice to the person, air fresh and sweet and the dust to lon- left at his residence by Uie Water Master, of the w here such labor is to be and time performed place g. ger blinds our eyes ard sets us a steez-in- or materials delivered. fail to shall 4. Nee. If any person pay bis water We have prospecs for continued tax in iabor or in materials as specified ill the forefine weather. going section within three days from the time called for by the Wuter Master, said Water Master HarT. L. is hereby authorized to make such repairs and Elder Amasa Lyman r E. collect the amount of tax by law, as other taxes rison, will preach in Cordon's Hall, are col lec ted. Sec. 5. If at any time during the irrigating Junction street, on Sunc'ay the 30th inst., season in each year, after the first assessment, it 87-- 1 thould be found by the Water Master that an extra at 7 p.m. tax would have to be assessed and collected to keep up a sufficient )' of water for irrigating purCOST Photographs ind all other picposes, the Water Master shall determine th tures will be taken at Wood's Gallery, at amount that would be necessary, and assess to each person a tax, pro rata, according to the rates the Junction Depot, at a reduced price established by the City Council on each city lot and acre of farming land, and ho shall be governed im in Come weather. warm the during in all of his proceedings in assessing and collecting the same as provided lor in the foregoing sections. mediately while it is pleasant. Sec. 0. Whenever labor shall be performed in 87-- 2 T. M. Wooo, Artist. payment of taxes, as herein provided, an allowance of one dollar and fifty cents per day shall be made therefor, aud for all materials furnished the cah Very Fixe Smoked Salmon for sale, market value thereof at the time of delivery shall tie allowed. cheap, at Dan. Wood's California Wine, The provisions of this ordinance may be See. Fruit and Toy Store, Main street, made applicable to all other water sects within the corKration of this city, and when so made Remember, the Wine is only applicable, the Water Masters of audi sects shall Ogden. be governed therel.v. 87-- 1 75cts. per Quart. Passed Oct. -- 1, 1870. . LOIilX i'AI'.R, Mayor. On Fob Ciblew Vallkt. Messrs. J. Titos. O. OliEIX, City Recorder. DEY GOODS AND GEOCEEY DEPARTMENT, to announce to their patron. Haj mcy uttve receiveu and ARE NOW OPENING A Fine Stock of PALL GOODS, in part of Consisting Irish Poplins, Scotch Plaids Merino aud Alpaca dross goods, Ladies", Misses' and Chi Id reus' Hosiery and (.lores, Hoods, uhias A Itrcakfast Shawls, California lllau. kets, Hoots and Shoes. Hats, Clothing, Hack, Kid Houti and John L. Child will receive stock in Ogden on the 20th of Nov. next, and drive them to their Herd Ranch in Curlew Valley. Stock herded by the year, by the month or on shares. Terms reasonable. J. S. Holtz, John L. Child. FURNITURE AND CABINETWORK. 82-t- Furniture of till kinds at the lowest rates. Hlnck Walnut, Maple, 3Iaho?any, Hoopebyille Store. Drugs and etc., Cheaper than the common Medicines for Sale at reasonable rates kind elsewhere. done neatly and with despatch. T. All Repairs S. of kinds Wadswortu. by Produce taken. 87-t- f First-clas- OF EVERY hen you go to Salt Lake City, get your Lunch at Geo. Goddard's basement, Main Street. Hot Tea or Coffee, Ham, Steaks, Soups, etc., at reasonable 8C-- 8 rates. fiiST" W ON DESCRIPTION THE SIIOKTBST IN" YARD, MANCFAf'TUItED NOTICE. FURNISHED TO ORDER. ISOISEEST WILKOX, ' m laUMBER S Tomto - 3to22.ce 86-- 1 If yon want genuine Jewelry, that you can de- peud upon, or splendid toys for the children, go to C. C. Astnussen?, Main Street, Salt Lake City, where you will surely be suited. Near the Post Olllce, Ogdcu. D. JAM EN NOTICE. Clocks and Watches, tfi5 Just Arrived, largo stock of Liquors of the very best brands, at the First and Third Ward Drug Store. lot of lum- ber, apply to Mr. II. B. Ssoville, at Williams & Co's. yard, aear the Junc- Report ami to transact other important bus.ness. J. J. M. Ill TLKK, I I. Ji. tlOODALE, VScbool Trustees J. LAWS.ON, J BLACKSMITHS' SHOP, AVcher Co. Sth llarnsville, LUMBER YARD and dispatch. See The Drugs and Medicines at the Pioneer Drug Store, Main st., Ogden, are of the finest quality, the Wines and Liquors of the purest brands. f No mistake Williams Co. will sell lumber, cheaper than any house in Ogden, at their yard near the & Office. First Third Ward Drug Store for your Drugs, Paints, Dry Goods and Groceries. Go to the & ESTRAY NOTICE! PtTRAYED FROM HOl'TZ' HERD, ON THE (O niirlit of the IStli int. South of Willard City, One Red Heifer Calf, slit and nndcrhit in rivcht aiiil swallow fork in left ear; also, One Mark or Brown Heifer Calf, slit in rinhi anil swallow fork in the left ear, both have M cut with scissors just behind shoulder blade. They are supposed to be' in some open fields between 0iden and Willard. Any information of their whereabouts will tie thank fully received by C. F. Middleton, Ozdeu. l H. WALLACE, PLANING MACHINE. street mai:n"ogdi: U.T. HOUSE, HATING TiSEN TmS FAVORITE renovated, and furnished throughout with patent Spring llcds, the Proprietor feeis con fident in lieing able to give entire u! islaction to Day Uiiarders. Families, and the Traveling com munity, at a reasonable price. Hie table is sui-plie- d from ltoth the California ami Home markets. A Hack will run to and fru.n the track to carry tree of t iutrge. passengers to the Ibc-sAttached to the House is a FINE BAR and BOO A FOUNTAIN. JOHN MA HON". Ogden, Utah, May 26, 1870. TOYYNSEND HOUSE, SALT LAKE CITY. milE 1 LARGEST AND BEST Hotel in the City. u HONEY IX THE COMB, cheap. Orders from Country Stores solicited. PUMPS! PUMPS! FOR EYEKY1IQ1Y! STUART, OGDEN, HAS A LARGE of Pumps and Piping on hand, t or Sale Cheap for Cash. DM. HIG II EST CASH PRICE WILL BE by the undersigned, near the R. R. iH'pot, Oplen.for Bears, Wolves, Foxes, Wild Cats nd all kinds of Wild, Mountain Animals. TUB '"-3- A. BTKVKSS. HOME STKKKT, keeps constantly on hand. variety of Also, a good STOYES, HTItEET, OGDEN. A COMPLETE RECEIVED, a Splendid Stock of DRY GOODS, and PURE LIQUORS. Prescription ltf carefully prepared, All Order, promptly filled. V. lS..lIe(aSE-O- TO BROOM'S street, Ogiten, where, REMOVED BOOKS, &c. Both American . OILS, PAIXTS, Wines and Liquors. all of a Superior Quality, for Sale at and European., Pricea. STORE, MAIN STREET, OGDEN. for All Persons who know themselves to be INDENTED to the above-name- d Institution, are requested to SETTLE UP immediately. VTM. STOCKHOLDERS PIDOOCK, Superintendent. at Publist"' STATIONE" This is the onlv ESTABLISHMENT in Ogdea. 2 hrg ment constantly on hand. Call and Examine for yo oral tee. C- - B. McGREuO- - FOR SALE. The Second District Zioil's received in Exchange SltfS-PAPER- S, MAGAZINES, FIRST-CI,AS- Sotf H C0T.XEK he i NEWS OflllB LATEST to furnish the pared DAY FROM EVERY PART OF THE W'JRLB. Culiscriptions received for all Kinds DRUGS, Work punctually and neatly executed t NEWS! NEWS! NEWSl HARDWARE, Produce will be Merchandise. ASSORT-nirn- of DRUGS AM) MEDICINES. HAS of superior quality; all of which lift offers for sale wishing to becuu at as low figures as any thut are imported from in Persons the Institution can du so. the East. iB;Jol 1ST OP GROCERIES, Calls th, attention of the Public to bis New and Splendid Assortment of Copper, Iron nml Tin Ware, whicn he SIVIIV AS 1HY .OOIS, MANUFACTURE. CHARLES PEARCE, OtiUKN, MAIN CHEAP! HUNTERS. tf First and Third Wards' STORE, Also, WE HAVE A LARGE ASSORTMENT y 82-- DRUCS&MEDICINES CHEAP AS THE CHEAPEST! rumps fitted i:p ou Reasonable Terms. IMPORTANTTO Win. D. ROBERTS PURPOSES East to purchase on commission and import Live Stock of all kinds; he also guarantees to deliver Italian Bees in patent movable frame hives, at $H5. per colony. For further particulars apply to James McGaw, at this C. II. Basset t, at Kimball & office, Lawrence's Store, Salt Lake City, or BRO. JAMES TOWNSEND. MP! BAT-- I Yard, Live Stock & Bees. J A full supply of CONFECTIONERY, ORANGES. LEMONS, NM'S, FANCY OKOCKKIES, BOLOGNA SAVSAUES, etc. and Hail Street, Ogden, for the accommodation of .11 persons wishing lumber planed. Term., tT.W Pr 82-- tf tttousaud. - Passengers conveyed hv Omnibus from the Road Depot to tiie TOWNSEND HOUSE aud back at 2i cents each. f PLANING APPOINTED Bags at Wholesale. CHILD'S (r. MR.WAKRKN run on TLKSDAVS Mr. Wheeler'. Lumber at KllAYS, himself, at Provo City. Board, $3.00 per Day. 67-t- Twenty Logging on Shares. 83Jm OGDEN HOUSE, PURE CANDIES, Pon-Cor- 3T.H. Wanted Rail SALT LAKE CITY, Manufacturer of Surprise Boxes nnd We will also eell and fill Bills of Lumte on reasonable terms for Utah, Centnl H. 11. Paper and Bonds. Teams, to Stock the Mill "tKlin M-- We will take drain, Stock and Cash in payment. HOTELS. Jf3?" Junction At the Resideuce of Mr. Barnard WWte, who will act as our Agent in Ogden City. All Orders addressed tohim will be promptly filled. advertise- ment. 76-t- Charges reasonable. Cash and Produce taken in payment. m D. II. RAWSON, President. 1 Tithing Oiliec Street, On District, All kinds nf lilacksmithing executed with neatness 85-- Estray notice. THE FIRST DISTRICT, OK (Hil)E.N' C1TV, hereby announce that the Annual School Meeting will be held in tlie First District 8chnn House, on MONDAY, 7th November next, at Ten o'clock a.m., to receive the Annual Office. JBQJ TRUSTEES A If you want a cheap tion IE mi I Ar Co. Having located their Steam Mill on the Middl Kork of the Oplcn Uiver, Id miles from Oifilen Citj are now prepared to till UI1.I.S (IK l.l'MHKR m short notice, ut current niarkvt pricw. Ins few days wo shall open a JBrJf 86-3- aud Jeans; f s OOPPI 80-- 4 and Cloth ' loves, Heavers, Cassiiueres, Doeskins, S. 1 y An Ordinance isolating to 20 ACRES OF FARMING LAND IN PLAIN CITY BIO FIELD, an 12 Acres of Meadoff, on Sown well with Red Top Grass, situated FOUR MILK CREEK. for Tne above to be .old on reaonabl Tanas V. V. R. R. Paiier. CilJ Apply to WILLLi JI 6EDDES, Plain |