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Show ". r OGDEN JUNCTION Firm STREET.: Cbaxies'.W, Psnkosk. . Ewtor STRATFORB. Sutines$ Manager. Monday' Evening, Jan. 3. 1876 THE SCHOOIi QUESfTIOX. Caobt Co., ,,.!. .,,.;.,Porio, , .. ,5eCi 1875 Editoe Jnretioa j W11 portion jou fleam publish (thatCommon of SuiW relaiing) School, which empowerii the taxpayer! to establish schools by Uxa'ion, as there are come parlies who talk a good deal ftbeut fret ichools, wbo are efidentlj ignorant of ile proTisions. We have bad a free sohool, supported hy taxation;1' in operation here for fife 7ariKand think if the Statute referred la was understood generally, it would ire a god deal of clamoring in regard already in the bunds of the i ' : . i. i people, Eespectfully, ili ' 4 f f Tausns. In response to the above application we append tae following extract from "An Act providing for the establishment and support of Common Schools'," passed by the Legislative Assembly, and approved January 19, 18C0J" The Trustees shall provide a suitable school house or school hemes aod.kaepthe saaie in repair, for which purpose they are hereby empowered to astevs and collect annually a tax en all taxable property witbia their District, of one per not exceeding h of tent j sboald more than one per. cent, be needed per annum to Vuild and repair school houses, or for other school purposes, an estimate of the approximate cost thereof shall be made y the Trustees, aud the rate may be Increased to any sura not exceeding three per cent, as shall be decided by a s of the taxpayers Tot-ivdte of at a meeting called for that purpose, viiioh Ux shall be levied upon the taxable property in the District; and by a similar vote a tax may be assessed and collected, of any sum not exceeding otre per cent, per annum, to pay Teachers and furnish fuel, boeks, maps and other suitable arlioles for school purposes. v The subject of popular education Sco. 7 one-fourt- one-fourt- n; two-third- pives That' welt have rise to a great deal of discussion. every child, rich or poor, in a regulated community, should the opportunity of obtaining; a common English education is not 2 matter of dispute." But there is a great diversity of opinion in regard to the best method of securing this wsult. It is by no means a settled point that the present system of free scnools, adopted generally in the United States, is but adapted to pubSome of the lic requirements. of the minds age are empha t, greatest ticaliy opposed to it. 13ut supposing it to be a good sys tern for the States; daes it follow that it is equally good for the Territories? The policy of ur Government in regard to aiding the cause: of education is singular. States which by reason of greater age, experience and wealth are better able than .Territories to school their children, are assisted by large grants of .public lands, while tlio Territories are left in their cem- paratively helpless eondition, to shift for themselves and educate the rising generation as best they may. The tax V o'eeessary for the maintenance of a free school system under Territorial control, with its officers and boards and paraphernalia, would amount to a considerable sum; and many of those who raise a thoughtless clamor for "free schools," would be the first to fight the tax if called upon to py itl But supposing all citizens were willing to be taxed, the childless .equally with the parents of a numer ' ous progeny, could a system be so arranged as to give satisfaction to various classes, sects and parties, The majority of the people in Utah are J"Mormons.'' They would prefer Mormon" teachers in the schools, How would the Gentiles like the ' majority to rule in this matter? The Catholic, ' the Spiritualist and the .. . Atlwist would object, and from their stand point on good grounds, to the reading ef the common translation of the Bible in th schools which their If tho Bible children attended. was excluded from the j ublic Christian schools professedly peO' to syswould any object pie tem of education which did not inelude morality and ths cultivation of religious impulses." Believer in a God would object to the employ - . - Oss Mobs Goit. With sorrow we chronicle the demise ef another Utah journal. : With the close of the old year, the Utah County Times also departed this life. The editor.JMf. R. G. Slealer, bids his readers farewell, while wishing them a happy ew year. Tbe paper was started by a company of practical printers, under the title of The Provo Times. After running under this name for some lime without satis factory financial support, a co operative association took it in hand to make it a County paper, and its name was there fore changed to the Utah County Times, Mr. Sleatef continuing as its editor with a large pecuniary interest ' in the con nary education; that the grossest cern. As the enterprise did not pan out forms of crime are largely due to ig- to the satisfaction of the shareholders norance; and that the fosteiing of edu the company relinquished their control, cation by the State is economical and and the paper passed back to the manwell as editorship of just,as well as charitable and humane. agement as But we do not consider it politic or The Times has struggled manfully right to tax a mixed community, in against bard times and the apathy con such a way that the great bulk of the cerning home interest manifested by a peoplo could only be able to send great many persons . of whom better their children to the public schools, things might be expected. But it ie imand then compel those children to possible to run a paper without cash; has not only been scarce in hear and receive such instruction as and money Utah County, but those who had any di would be objectionable to the parents not put their paper bill first on tbe list and contrary to their religious convic- of cash liabilities. No one who has not tions or prejudices. been in the business can fully underIt has been represented, chiefly by stand the difficulty of publishing a paper in a community which, either from persons entirely ignorant of the facts, and agitators who want to make mo necessity or the habit of eld custom, tries, by any and every possible kind oi ney out of credulous but crotchetty truck and trade, to escape from the citizens, that education is opposed payment of cash for news. We are soraud hampered in this Territory. It ry Mint friend Sleater has been compelled will be perceived ' thet the statute to discontinue the Times, but hope that above quoted puts it in the ' power before long, the live men of Utah County of the people, by a two-thirvote,to will take such measures as will guaranthe publication of a first-clas- s family have schools maintained by taxation, tee t im at one of Provo, and free to all, to sustain them partly newspaper in the cities Territory. portant by taxation and partly by tuition fees, or to repudiate any tax except the Fred. Reuce and Chas. Robbcbt. of one Moore were small amount of up before the Mayor this per cent, for building and repairing morning charged with larceny. A man I his school matter is, from Montana named Wormer was in purposes. therefore, entirely in the hands of Ogden on the night of the 29th ult., and on "a bender" and was robbed of the people. Free schools, that is, got $135 and put into a car on the side track schools supported by taxation, open wh re he was feund by Officer Parry to all the children of the district, and subsequently went to Corinne. R. rich and poor alike, without the pay W. Burns, having learned of the robtui- bery, and having been threatened by for fee ment of any Reuce if he divulged it, pluckily came and established been have tion, town and gave information to the up kept up in many districts for years, Officers Clark and Brown cap police. both in this couuty and other parts tured the accused, and ,Mr. Parry and of the Territory. But there has Brown went to Corinne and brought back been no general school system for the the man who had beon robbed. Reuce Territory, and to devise a scheme waived an examination, was bound over which will recommend itself to the in $1,000 to await the action of the Grand Jury, and Moore, who on people, and be productive of the admitted that he knew of the greatest good to the greatest number, was discharged with a reprirobbery, requires wisdom, time, patience and mand for not giving information to the calm deliberation, the judgment of ment of an atheifc-a- a school teacher, and true "Mormows" would bject to placing their children under the in fluence of any person opposed to the faith which they hold sacred. That we may not be misunderstood, we say here, our private opinion is that the State which enacts the laws, should place within the reach of all its citizens the power to beceme ac quainted with those laws; that the children of. the poor should have equal opportunities with the off spring of the rich to obtain an ordi s - : IMPORTANT TO THE TKAY-JELIN- . G PUBLIC. IS THE DUTY OF ALL PKRSONS BEFORE IT starting on a journey to ascertain 1T what ronte they can reach their destination with the least troable. and if there are two or mare roads leading to the same point, to decide which is the safest aod pleasanteat to trarel. We take pleasure in stating, tbat the Cbicaoo Railwat is the oldest, and k several miles tbe sbortes, route between Omaha and Cntcatro. Wi thin the past two years the road lied has been bat in admirable condition, and almost tbe entire line has been relaid with steel ails. Tbe Depot in Chicago is centrally located, ani as their trains arrive there thirty miuutes in advance of all other lines, passengers can (J ways be sure of making Katrn eonnections. For all Iowa, yea points itt Northern and THE EXCELSIOR Y' North-Easter- n North-Weste- m. Ton will find on all thronirh trains Pnllmsn Sleepers, aiw aus! magnificent Day Coaches, and the best Smoking and Second Class Cars now on any road in the United States. Particular information, with maps, time table. etc , may be had at any of the Through Ticket Offices in the Wast, or upon personal or written application to J, H. Mousram, Western ' Traveling Agent Omaha, Neb , or to W. II. gTLNKiTT, General Passenger Agent Chicage. !X-- or Flease Examine before purcliaslng Elsewhere, ALSO DEALER IN Boots and Shoes, Clothing, Groceries, AO EXT FOB BOOTH'S OYSTEBS. And get a Share in onr Centennial Art Union. Mo Prizes of less valne than $5,00, and two thirds of the Pictures of greater value. The pictures sre all nicely framed and of excellent qual- ity. The drawing takes place on Dec 21st. I refer to Editor of the JoNcnort shonld any picture drawn not be acceptable I will give 1 doz Artistic portraits to the holder of the prize, in stead. We have a splendid line of small chromos, as presents to Sunday Schools; very cheap, and raniai and mouldings in great quantity ' d71-t- f WMiM OF OGDEN. C. Ft. SAVAGE, SALT LAKE CIT ' General .Merchandise. SEND $5.00 d O'sl ra Money Refunded, y 1 GUILD, Main Street, Ogden should purchase tickets via Marshall, Cedar Rapids, or Clinton. For points in Northern Illinois or Wisconsin, via Fulton; and if you are going to Chicago, or Kast, yon shonld, by all means, par-chayour tickets by ths Old Pioneer Route The Chicago . d63-2- m the-mes- Co-operati- ve one-fourt- the statesman, uninfluenced by the and eheap frothings of the demagogue. The school law which has been in operation for several years, has well answered its purpose, and when enacted was adequate to the wants and circumstances of the people. As time advances, the Territory progresses and new conditions are developed, laws are required suitable to the changes which take place." It is the duty of the Legislature, elected by the people, to enact such statutes will be as in their judgment b'st adapted to meet exist with a view ing requirements, advancement continued of the the to community, and its best interests police. llirtli. clap-tra- p d every possible stand. point. In doing this they cannot expect to please everybody, and should consult, not the loud mouthing of a few would-breformers, the demand for the adoption of a prevalent system which is imperfect and unsatisfactory, nor the wishes of any class or section of the body politic; but the circumstances, conditions and capabilities of the Territory at large, with all its varied interests and the general requirement of its mixed population. viewed from e Pimples, Eruptions, Rough Skin. At 20 minutes, 30 seconds after 1 a.m., on the 1st inst., to the wife of J. W. Crandall Esq., of this pity, a daughter. Jan. Sd, 1876. For a handsome present, suitable for ladies, young or eld, select from the great variety of j MILLINERY GOODS, OUR HOUSE IN SALT LAKE HAVING PURCHASED ALL NEW STYLES FOR US AT Mrs. DYE'S Palaee of Fashion. MAIN STREET, SALT LAKE CITY The Latest Arrivals from the East dB3-l- m CHRISTMAS, HOLIDAY AND- ATTRACTION EXTRAORDINARY! REEKIE" LIQUOR STORE ! At tbe Main Street, Ogden same time tbey bougbt for tbemselves, gave us the advantage of Figures, consequent on purchasing m IMMENSE QUANTITIES! NOW IS YOUR TIME To get your And also on freigbtinc; in CAR LOTS, wbicb benefits we purpose wioh our many customers and mends. sharing Remember, no Freight on our Goods to Salt ! ; ; Editor Junction. All my stock has been inspected by tbe City Inspector, and Our citizens have been favored with dramatio and old time entertainments, the most pleasing one being given to about 150 of our little folks, which was hugely enjoyed by all present. The TO BE evening ol the old and the entrance of the new year was enjoyed by adults; and to see the gentlemen's smiling faces as PURE DISTILLED LIQUORS. they were each led out by two blooming beauties of the fair sex, and required to "swing first your right and then your My prices will Compare Favorably left," added some novelty to the ecca. With the sion. The services of our able choir and the comicalities of Prof. Webster were CITY. very entertaining, and the party was kept of the small hours at till the morn; up close, our honored veteran, tlder Luman A. Shuriliff, reminded us ef the sacred-ncs- s Before You Buy. of the character of Him whose birth led to these festivities, and made . 8? an earnest appeal to have our services .dSMm' the coming year be spent in the work which brings a sure reward. I mast here admit that our County Conference coming just prior to our pastimes was a great controlling auxiliary for good in the hands of the uistrict, as round dances and uninvited spirits were numbered thus: 0000, which speaks in praise of cur Young Gents' and Ladies' Associations. P. L. WJsJIi RAN TED CHEAPESTm the CALL AND TASTE ; Lake, hence we can sell Cheaper in Ogden than in the City. Walker Brothers, MAIN STREET, OGDElV. PRUNT. W. much-ta!ked-o- f telescope, it is said, has really brought the moon within miles of the earth. One or two turns more of the screw may bring the whole thing down on us. The system being pat under the influence of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for a few weeks, the skin be"Only a lock of golden hair." comes smooth, clear, soft, and velvety, Tbe maiden, smiling, sweetly said, and being illuminated with the glow of As she laid it over the back of a chair And went to bed. perfect health from within, true beauty stands forth in all its glory. The effects of all medicines which operate upon the system through the medium of the blood are necessarily somewhat slow, ne matNOTICE. DISSOLUTION ter how good the remedy employed, while one to three bottles clear the skin Tbe Wetor Conntjr Maoafatttiriiit: and Ifercsn- of pimples, blotches, eruptions, ycllew tile Association M mis. day dissolved by mutual Persons knowing them'slres indented spots, comedones, or "grubs," a dosen consent. to toe jot AsaoriauoB mast tea! bj full pv to cure some be may possibly required meat or note within thirty days without til cases where the system is retten with Pereoas holding claims e.mt tlie tboTe Asoc a scrofulous or virulent blood poisons. tion will please present !tini for settlemeut. lbe and accounts of ths institution have bev The cure ef all these diseases, however, booki laced in the bands of Sir, Jo.eh Hull. Person from the common pimple to the worst interested are requested to settle with Kim. wm. it rinnrK scrofula is, with tbe use of this most poJOS. TYKKaLL. tent agent, only a matter of time. Sold Ocdea City, Jam. 3rd, ISTii. lacdioiaes. in dealers tf ! by 7Stf W. H. MILES, Soft. TnOS. TAYLOR, PftEST. Thomas V. Jones That - WimTER GOODS "AXJLD HOLIDAY LIQUORS HiiRRisviLti, Weber Co, To liller chants, Stores and Coun try Dealer FOURTEENTH WARD U.O. Brush Factory Merchant SAiT Tailor. Four Doors below Walker House, LAKE t CITY", Wholesale and Retail Manufacturers , ; of Household, Painters' and other Brushes J- 8- Opposite ALL OF SUPERIOR Qtf ALITT, Iiankt"i MAIN STKEET, At t &A lnsr fifl f Via imrrf.0r1 article, find ""f""" Warranted to give Kntire Satisfaction to Deal'1 ami consumers Give us t trial, encourage Home Manufactures, and quit bupiDgn lonor, imported article, when a good one can oe nay i tbe same money. orders promptly filled, and Prodnce.B ties, and IlorsehUr taken in (part) exchange. Bra f variou. kinds inanuractnertl to rder 2H.B.-A- d23-l- y. T)rices 1I |