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Show PXJGA. FOR THE WORK- - speak of, may bo a dangerous precedent, and as savoring of agrafian-isfl- i, but it is Jri harmony with the course marked out, since the nation has of recent years, departed from ancient landmarks, the main difference being that its attention has heretofore been" directed to the aggrandisement of powerful corporations; while in this instance it is called upon to lend its assistance to the victims of adversity and misfortune. A measure of no little importance1, and one that demands more consideration than at first sight it would appear to deserre, will likely be introduced for the action of Congress during the present session. It is nothing less than a demand for granting assistance to workingmen who desire to acquire homes in the West The feasibility of the project may be entertained with some favor, but the suggestion might be considered as of doubtful expediency on account of SOMETHING IMPORTANT the source from which it?emaaates, The Internationals have taken the One of the greatest obstacles to iuitiative in urging the passage of a the progress of our Territory is the bill which would extend substantial credit system. As a block in the relief lo the numerous class who are way i it is only equalled, by the d, vegetating in densely populated communities, and have lie means for furnishing themselves with transportation or supplying their needs, incasc they should avail themselves of the privileges of the Ilomestcad Law. No doubt the advice of Horace Greeley to young men to ''Go yest," is cumbersome policy. We have just entered upon a new year, when good resolutions frequently only made to be forgotten arc considered in order. We know of no better business rcso lution that could be made by this community, than a determination to very good, but the difficulty is to get pay as they go, as far as it is possiWest, and after getting there to find ble. To drop the "Well, I'll fix this A settler on a active employment. with you some time" slipshod promhomestead must be able to maintain ise, and substitute, ''There's your himself untij his ground is brokeu money." and becomes productive, and to acIf those who have money would complish this, it requires time and use it, instead of getting credit, material. There is no doubt that the propo- everybody would handle a little and sition is at variance with the strict be able to make cash payments. It letter and spirit of constitutional law, does not require much currency if but for the last ten years Congress kept in circulation o meet local has in so many instances transgressed necessities. But in these stringent the law, that it has become regarded times people lock up their greenbacks and thus aid in causing the j;S an established rule for the Government to lend assistance to enter- scarcity to press harder. If everywould make an extra exertion prises of an exclusively private body character. If it was lawful for the to settle all debts and to pay ou reGovernment to lend its credit and ceipt of goods or accomplishment of would bo less likelihood grant enormous . subsidies to priv labor, there financial failures and many heavy ileged corporations, it has the earns of be made light. would hearts How right to contribute to the amelioration there who of the condition of . the indigent and many persons are industrious thousands, at this time are carrying about in their pockets locked up at home, clamoring for relief. To be effective or keeping in its operation the measure should money that actually belongs to somebe thorough in its provisions. If it body else ? Some are doing this for is worth consideration, and none can the Junction, and we do not view it in the light of favor, gainsay the fact it should be broad in its purposes and intent. It should pro- cither. We hope the time is not far disvide that all citizens of the United States who desire to settle on the tant when the question, "what kind public lands should be furnished with of pay will you take?" wilt not be transportation, and be provided with heard iu oil the land. By a united lumber, seeds and farming utensils, effort the people cauld soon emanciand all other necessary accompani-nsent- s pate themselves from the slavery of to a homestead. The Govern- the barter system, aud rijoicc in the ment should supply them with all freedom of cash payments. There these essentials, and in return, hy- are persons doing business among us pothecate the property of those to of whom such a question as the whom it lends its aid on easy and above is never asked. They live and do a good business, and it is only the rensonable terms. ts incubus of an old custom, born of 'Another consideration that itself in connection with this poverty and nourished by isolation, suggestion, is one that commends that weighs our peopla down itsolf to the thoughtful study of all and keeps them from a more excelwho cannot fail to discern in the dis- lent way. The barter system opens tance a portentous cloud that may the way to fraud. It puts "the inexinto the power at any moment break over t..is coun- perienced try, which has been singularly ex- of the sharp and unprincipled old empt from domestic turbulence. settler. It gives the cunning undue There is a Numbering revolutionary advantage over tho unsophisticated. clement iu this land, which is secret- It is a "relic of barberism." It is a ly defiant aud threatening. It is an heavy clog on the heels of the Terriexotic plant, but like tho deadly tory; an annoyauce; a nuisance; and, Canadian thistle is spreading, and in too many instances, a wretched carries in its trail the blight of humbug. disease aud ruin. In the populous We earnestly exhort our readers and wealthy centres of the Uuion, to pay up their debts, to settle on this element is restless, busy and the spot, or as soon as possible, for active in fomenting discontent, and everything they purchase or contract is strongly entrenched. A judicious for, and to transact business on a and for humane the a policy regard cash basis, keeping the little money and of promotion permanent peace remaining in the country iu active good order, would enure to the ad-- circulation, that the community may vantage ef every class and relieve receive mutual benefit and the whole the large communities ot a redun- -j dant population that must be sup-- 1 body politic advance with the times, and flourish financially, commerp rtcd and that is entitled to lite j ui d protection. cially and permanently. truck-and-trad- e to-da- y, pre-pcn- to-da- y, new-com- i , er From Monday "Ki. PRiACHiscElder Cyrus i Daily of Jan. 12A H. evening, Jan., 15th. at early candlelight. 31 unicipal. Condensations. The Citr Council met January th, 1874, Alderman Walter Thomson in lite From Saturday's Harrison Carter, who was indicted by The petitions of F. Levy and Julius tho Grand Jury of the First District Mendelsohn for a renewal of their licen- Court for murder, in the first degree, ses to sell general merchandize, were has been ledge-- in the Salt Lake County jail. granted. A saloon keeper who had jnst started Elvira Jane Rodwell was granted a license to sell green groceries at her in business, determined to break down competition by a novel but hazardous store on Fifth street. a Ilorrocks k Baker's petition for a li- experiment. He entered the saloon of includcense to sell general merchandize at neighbor and invited all hands, ing the proprietor, to his place and take their store on the west alio of Main-st.- , free drinks to their heart's content. The was grauted. Witliams & Jcoville wre granted a invited saloon keeper intends to go into lirenewal of their licsnse to sell lumber some other business as soon as his and builders' material at their yard near cense runs out. People from the surrounding settle the railroad depot. ments of Salt Lake, are doing a lively The petition of Lowell A Co. to have renewed their license to sell wagtms, ma- business in butter, eggs, poultry, hay, and vegetables. chinery, etc., at their eld stand, was grain From Sunday's Ileralh granted. One of the largest crowds ever seen at Bernard Knoth petitioned for and was Faust's park, assembled there to witness granted a license to sell groceries and 800 the yards dash, between "Walking provisions at his store near the railroad John" and "Mark Moore," for $1,000 a depot. side. The former was the winner. A license was granted to John t, between race will come off Sen., to peddle to the emigrants fo two these $2,000. racers, bread, canned goods and apples. The death of Mrs. George Teasdale, A license to sell coal was granted to last Saturday, is announced. She was II. S. Blancctt. chair. Au-oth- er Czac-liur- to-da- an estimable lady, a good wife, and a A petition signed by C. F. Middleton, Thos. Doxey, JohnTincock and thirteen ethers, representing, "that in eonse-queac- Th-- A Nrw has no aid lock will preach at the School House, in the Warm Spring District, on "Thursday orignality. LOCAL ITEMS. A measure of the charaoter we fond mother. corner, is will soon be The clock ca tho Emporium e repairs, and undergoing illuminated. Thirty tons of ore were shipped by the Flagstaff Company. They will hereafter ship that amount daily. It is expected that Tracy & Co. will soon resume business, as their correspondents, Cleeves &Co., have in New Vrok. Two Italian were arrested on Saturday and lodged in jail, for practically illustrating the economy of kleptomania. t A wa3 jugged on Saturday for pressing into his ser?ice a brace of ducks and a red herring. Saturday evening Sheriff Brown, of Ogden, obtained a requisition for the extradition of Smith, the noted horse thief, who is now in Elko, under arrest. From Sunday's Tribune: "Evolution of Sects on the seven great religions of the world' was the thesis presented for the edification of General Barnum'a audience yesterday at the In- of the changes made in the chan-Briver by the U. C. P.. II. Co., last spring, tho dam and breast, work made by tho farmers to secure their land, had been torn away, destroying a portion of their farms, and that if the banks of the river were not spiled, etc., before another high water, the Weber would wash its way through their farms to the Ogden river, and destroy much valuable property." tl of the Weber petitioners further represented "that before the changes made by the U 0. R. R. Co. tho farmers had, at a large expense, held the river in one channel." They now ask the Council to send a committee to examine the banks of the river, and to make an appropi iation sufThe blue-jacke- ficient, with the assistance of tho farmers, to secure their property from future damage. The matter was referred to the Committee on Public Works. Kills for public labor were presented and allowed.' Council adjourned till the 23d of Jan., stitute. 1874, to meet iu the City Hall at two p.m. Independence Hall is undergoing repairs, to fit it for a Congregational place of worship, and will be ready for occuBnt'TAtiTT a.n'd Insanity. Last Sat- pation next Sunday. urday afternoon a gentleman started from this city for San Francisco in comNew School House. This morning who ar- the new school house in the southern pany with his mother rived here the same day from the East part of the Second District, was opened under the care of the otlicers of the for school purposes with Mr. W. F. Union Pacific Company. The woman Critchlow as teacher. The house is had until lately lived in Onawa, Iowa, built on a lot presented to the District where he was possessed of a consideraby Pre.it. Brigham Young, and is proble amount of property bequeathed to nounced by competent judges, the best her by her first husband. After his school house in the County. It is 24x40 death, she married a second time, and It., with an elliptical ceiling 12 ft. from her faithless husband succeeded in g the spring and 16 ft. in the centre. It is her of her estate, and during the lighted by six elliptical windows. The short time they lived together, treated entrance is by a go hie porch through her so brutally that her mind became fine double doors. It is furnished with Seriously affected. He then deserted her, eastern patent seats and desks of the but not uutil he had deprived her of most approved pattern; and a good platevery dollar which she owned. Her form with desk is erected at the west reii.su u was almost overthrown, and her end. Brick are erected conmarried daughter living in San Franveniently by, and the whole design is a cisco being apprised of her condition, credit to the Trustees, Messrs. T. Doxey, sent her means to defray her expenses T. Emmet aud J. Burch, while the to California. She placed herself under workmanship cannot bo excelled, and the protection of an insinuating stranstands as a testimony of the mechanical ger, w ho represented that he was on his skill of Messrs. Pugh and Son. The way to San Francisco, and trusted him cost of the building is about $3,000. with all the money she had. Cefore reaching Omaha he abandoned her and Garnisheed. The Union Pacific pay-cshe was left helpless and distracted. came in on Saturday, and a large The stranger however, was considerate sum of money was paid out to the emenough to attach some tags to her ployees of the road. Several claimants clothes and baggage, asking travelers to for their dues were disappointed in not assist heron her journey, and mentionreceiving their wages, on account of the ing her infirmity. The police of Omaha interferance of d law, which took charge of her as her violent and closed on them under process of garnishhysterical conduct satisfied them of her ment for the benefit of sundry creditors. insanity. Dispatches were sent to San To Thk Post Ornca. There is water Fraucisco, and a reply was received askiug that she be sent to this city, and slush enough in front of the Post where she would be met by her cfiice for navigable purposes, a sounding was The name of the poor woman lead would reach quarter mark twaiu forty-riv- e about as Catherine and the water still rising, with the Harris, given like in of most and lady years prospect of the "no bottom' mark being age, reached tery soon. appearance in-la- i rob-biu- out-hous- es New To r. its ;Hmitf enterprise or The lost future in nevel sensationalism is an oddirkn mar. death the and columns, Insertion by riage The baas of notices of engagements. wirieb are required to be published h the Church to which candidates tor matrimony ryelteng, can be dispensed with now, as being entirelyjuseless. The engagement column of the great daily, will undoubtedly be" one of the most interesting and readable partyof the Ju, pittr lonant of the American press. fa to-it- s . A "Killing" Ogdenites. number at the race last them the most popular Saturday; among men in the Territory. As they are supposed to know a- thing or two more than the provincials in the suburbs of Ogden, they returned home after reaping a rich harvest at the race- caurse. Ogden always does come out first best. It's the of Ogden boys were - - good looks you see. Liberality. One of the first acts of a number of the U.P. employees, after receiving their pay, was to unite in a subscription for the relief of tho sufferers in Helena by the disastrous conflagration which occurred in that place l ist week. The sum of $112 was raised by these benevolent men out of their hard earned wages. . Tiik Lecturk Last Night. The lecture of Mrs. F. Logan, at the Tabernacle, was attended by a highly respectable and intelligent audience, although not large in numbers. Her subject, "Temperance," was treated with her acknowledged ability, and drew fro.u her bearers many manifestations of approval. She is nn excellent Epeaker, and well informed on the subjects which she presents to her audiences. For The West. Mr. L. B. Adams, of the firm of Adams & Van Dyke, left on Saturday evening train for San Francisco on business connected with his firm. Success and safe return. Pizarro Saturday night at the Og- den Theatre. Frightful Accident. Last evening as the eastward bound' C. P. freight train approached Promontory, a brakesman named F. A. Moffat was missed. A hand car was despatched to search along the line, and the remains cf the unfortunate young man were found in horribly mutilated fragments. The frost had coated the cars with a varnish of ice, and he must have slipped and fallen to the ground, the train passing over him and tearing him and his clothing to shreds. An inquest was held this morning, when, after hearing the evidence of the conductor and engineer, the following Terdict was rendered: R. R. Depot, Ogden City, U. T. Jan 12th 1874. jurors sworn to examine into thecause of death ofF. A. Moffat, brakesman on the C. P. Railroad, now lying dead in this city, do find by the testimony given, that said F. A. Moffat camo to his death by accidentally falling from the cars while the train was in motion, and passing over his body in such a manner as to cause instant death. G. W. HILL. ) G. J. TURNER, Wurors. J. R. POOL, j F. A-- BROWN, J. P. Acting Coronor. Sr We the Irish Presbyterians and Method- ists are to hold a joint conference in Dublin. ar even-hande- son-in-la- ! Estray Notice. I HAVE IX MY POSSESSION THE FOLLOW' IXG described animal, which, if not claimed aud taken away, will bo old to the highest responsible biiliter at the District Stray Pound at Ogde.l City, Weber Co., Tuesday, Jaa. 20, 1S74, t 2 p.m. One white 3 year old heifer, roansh side, JeJ ears, do murks of brands rittilda. Win. N. Mt'K, 1'imrici rtra nn Keeper. dU3-- l l Ogdon City, Jan. 10th, 1871. -- Estray j!S otice. THAVE descrilied animal, whichTHE if not IN MY POSSESSION claimed taUon a waj within ten days from present date Will he sold .Ian. 2th, 1ST 4. at 1 o'clock p.m. One brindled bull calf, no ear mark.--, branded K and on left iulc. A. f. STEWART. Richmond, Jan. lUth, 1S74. D s't Tonndkeeper 095 |