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Show FESTIVE NOLOXS. - accounts. The motley gathering known as the Legislature of Mississippi, have conceived many notions that heretofore have not occurred to the innocent nud untutored of that State. But, of all the brilliant ideas rthich were born of the ektibcrant imAgina tinns peculiar Vj the Congo and the Adventurers who happened to cast law-giver- s their lines in pleasant places, when they foisted their obnoxious presence upon a people who spurn them and their misdoings, none has been so marked for originality as the one that prompted these Solons to adjourn tc New Orleans to witness the They may give a lesson Labor.- Mr. Frank Dygert announces LOCAL ITEMS. the manipulation of finance, which that he will addrtss the toilers and From Monday' We commend to the earnest atteution Daily of Feb. KtA generally, on the subject of ot the tyros in Congress, who are in Labor, Finance and Justice," Rtrtli. volvcd in inextricable confusion while At 7.30 Sunday evening, loth inst., to evening, at Liberal Hall. The question of labor presents one of the most wife the of Mr. William II. Wright, a trying to solve the knot of their finanare called difficult fine son. All well. issues that cial perplexities. upon to treat. No dwubt.the lecture will wtrrk-ingm- law-make- en rs THE rOIftTY-THIR- D CONGRESS Numerous enquiries regarding the duration of the present Cengress.have been made by many of our readers, also l. fellow- -citizens vr-recurrin- g s, d. tax-paye- rs pressed expletives, bat they must face the music. Gen. Butler's civil service bill is suspended over their heads like the sword of Damocles. A few thousands, aye, a few mil lions more or less, what is that to them? Why a bagatelle. They can fringe their estates with more mortgages and borrow money at the rate of two per ccnU per annum. They can turn over U the their orange groves sugar and cotton plantations, which after all ore hardly worth the paper upon which their tax receipts are printed. This is all perfectly proper and in with the orthodox doctrine, which the new order of things has established. If they give them up, eurely the property will not be swallowed up in their bayous. It ean't be done, the bayous are not big tax-gttber- er ce enough. unab'.e be interesting. We rejoice at the on our streets, of Mr. P. A. Shiells.'who has just recovered from a A Sobrowixo Mother. A mother, severe and prolonged indisposition. His urged by poignant grief and painful sustnany friends tender him a cordial pense at the absence of a son, from greeting. whom bhe has not heard fer almost a year, writes to the Postmaster, from C. P. Tn.ms The Central Pacific of despair train due yesterday, came in at 1 o'clock Philadelphia, in words in he that was Ogden, 5516 this morning, and the one due this mor- Thinking wrote to him. but he could give her ho ning arrived one hour behind the usual favorable intelligence. The last she time. The obstructions on the road, heard of him he had been prostrated by caused by snow, have been removed. aad sickness i:i Toano; afterwards he was in further detentions are not expected. Months have elapsed since, OgJen. no auJ In Tows. Mr. John E. Cowles, reptidings have reached her. She resenting the clothing house of Thos. M. has become resigned to the belief that Argal, New York, is in town doing busi- death has overtaken the truant boy, ness with our principal merchant". Mr. away from his home, a stranger among Cowles is a genial spirit and a capable strangers. He was in t Lit city on the commercial traveler. He leaveB for the sixth day of May. The unhappy mother is poor and has four little children, who East mainly depended upon the absent son Accident. La?t Saturday night, Mr. for maintenance. She concludes her Thos. Wadswortb, ef Hooper, was re- letter by praying that others may never turning from (he Theatre, when the know the anguish of a mother whose reach of the wagon in which he was child may be a wanderer. The lady's travelling, broke and he was thrown name is Mary Pugh, living in Philadelout. His leg Caught in a wheel and his phia. thigh was broken. After reaching home, Oodes Theatre. The drama of we are informed, he set the limb himintroduced on "Lighthouse Cliffs," was self, and. is doing well. bethe at evening, Theatre, Saturday ValrxtiscV Sicca. The attack on fore as select an audience as ever assemthe Post Office was renewed on Saturday bled within its walls. The performance evening:, and a fierce onslaught was made would have been mast creditable, but with varying successes and defeats. The for the bungling of 'Hiram Liveoak," a besiegers rallied in solid phalanx as re- character which was essentially importinforcements were brought to the relief ant to a good rendering of the play. of the besieged, but repeated sorties The single drawback, caused by the were made by the garrison who replied actor, who impersonated that character with such spirit to the fusilade that a upon which so much of the success ef truce was agreed upon until next day. the beautiful play depended, resulted in Last evening, an hour and a half before its being indifferently presented. Tet the arrival of succor from the West,Soutb the others redeemed the piece from and East, Uncle Sam's regulars stood at alter and signal failure. Mr. Heme the embrasures ready for the vigorous was animated and perfect throughont the charge which was made in serried col- piece, eliciting repeated expressions of Mrs. by the audience. umns, and rapidly discharged volle af- satisfaction Anna was and brilliant Wright thorough ter volley, which compelled the foe to retreat in disorder. This morning skir- in her action, effective in the conception of her character and faultless in ber mishing commenced at an early hour, ' Messrs. G. J. Wright, J. and a general engagement followed, and declamation. L. Jos. Dee, Wright, Monsely and othis still in progress. The number of killed and wounded Is incalculable. Jos. Hall's ers, with the exeeption named, were faithful and accurate: perhaps Joseph colors are still flying. YYrignt might have abstained a little G FaoM Faction liana. Mr. J. C. from his exhibition of nauseons irritaLee arrived in this city night direct tion. Mn. Jest was commendably true from .Cayenne, French Guiana. He is lo her character, indeed she always is. an experienced miner, and has examined The scene on the deck of the ship was the miues in that region The quality miserable. "Solon Shingle" was proand extent. f the mines are not as good duced quite well and smoothly. Take it or great as represented, the gravel in all, the audience was well pleased, averaging from four to six inches deep, and Mf. Heme was much complimented and from twelve inches to four feet by a large number who know what a stripping. The people ef the country good actor is. working there in the mine barely pay expenses. It has been stated that these Cosdi8atio.8. From Saturday's mines were new, as an inducement ' to Xtwt: 0 Read Teaadol A Co's and look out for bargaii s. Messrs T. & Co. by felling good article at low figures, and by polite attention, have gained an enviable Mercantile position at Salt Lake. Yes! adver-tisem- fit crops have they been remunerative. All the jiuch improved. modern conveniences have been applied The negligence ef persons in keeping to their development, excepting hytheir chimneys in such a condition that draulic arrangements, the ground being there is constant danger of fire from the too fiat to make their introduction feasisoot that accumulates in them, suggest ble. It is hot advisable for those who the expediency ef cleaning out occasionare not accustomed to a warm climate to the Cues. venture there. The niims are worked ally From Sunday's Herald: principally by natives and East India-meThis is the way a sprightly corresponwho have become acclimated, and run but little risk from exposure to the dent, "Utania," lets the cat out of the in showing up the frailty of some of debilitating influences ef the climate. bag lords the who have hot irons in the The cost of living is as great as it is in boys, I this country, about $1.20 per day, and fire." Hurry p by the wife see and I'm to meet a my there, the diet peculiar to the couutry, condown street." sisting only of tropical fruit. About young lady and "Arf Arf " is the subject of a homnine months in the year copious rains fall continuously, and during the other ily, as the consequence of an improvethree months sickness prevails to a great ment in the Manufacturing of malt extent. Those who may contemplate beverages In Suit Lake. New with that visiting this El Dorado, had better make important addition to liquid luxuries, and the prestige of having immortaliicd up their minds U take at least $1,000, Cromwell the brewer in the drama, to so that they may pay their way back, the Salt Lake must give us climax, cap their after paying dearly for experience. Welsh to keep company with the rarebit Mr. Lee has ehown us some1 specimens of the beer. the gold, which he' has brought with From Sunday's Tnbunt: him. It is fine and pure ia quality, but and the pest office had the biggest run of is found only in small quantities, after much labor, the advise to those who business of any establishment in the city, think that "distade'e lends enchantment last Saturday. Several thousand valento the view and propose going on a wild tines were distributed. or unwilling tenced to PiRcoHAt. the probability of its early adA general impression journment. exists that the present term of Congress ends on the 4th day of March by constitutional limitation. A sesMardi Gras oxurs to morrow. sion of Congress embraces two terms, From time immemorial the people of one long when on adjournment sine New Orleaos have observed the day, die is effected by concurrent resolu whtch precedes the lenten season. tion. The present term is the long The exhibition is protcsque and imone, and may extend to any day that mensely entertaining, and one that the two houses of Congress may delias peculiar frsoinations to our termine to continue it. Judjinr of ebooy hue. The fa from appearances it is not likely that jients who sway the destinies of a Congress will adjourn until mid sumpopulous and rich commonwealth, mer. As yet that body has accomfinding the care of Stato weighing plished nothing of consequence, and ujxm them heavily, and impressed so many subjects of great moment, with the ida that the world is demand deliberate consideration,that which are presented ft istage upou it is most improbable it will dissolve scenes of mirth and t before passing upon the principal fun, resolved to ''drive dull care measures requiring attention. uway." They concluded it wise to The second term, commencing on tatake themselves to the gay city, in the first of December next, terminates whuh the carnival with all its gorby constitutional requirement on the geous and picturesque accorapiiui-rdentfourth of March, next year, when the its enticement! and fantastic period for which members of the array premises a feast that is too were elected, present Congress irresistibly attractive to be oveilook-e- will The longest conexpire. A tiip on a floaliug palaoej on secutive term of Congress known which the weary traveller is lured to in our history, was that of 1850-1- , fcle:p to the no'.c of ravishing music, when the admission of California was and where steaming viands make the the subject of one of the bitterest Very breeze redolent trith a fragrance controversies that has marked the that peuetrates even the india rubber annals of this country. Under Presprobosces of Senator CuSee and ident Johnson's administration, ConJudge George Washington Sempro-niu- s, from time to tine to has enchantments that mast gress adjourned check his course in making appointprevail upon the sable statesmen to ments that were objectionable to alaadon their togas, and to rush into them. This was, however, excepthe tumult and whirl of fun, four tional and must be attributed to the hundred miles away. irrepressible conflict between ConThey can do no harm' while they and the President, which causleave the capitol of their State in gress ed so profound an agitation during lst blessed solitude. That is some satisthe time of his turbulent administrawill have Grant General and faction, tion. a brief reepite from their elamor for A resolution has already been inprotection from the jibes of some retroduced to fix a day of odjoun -fractory " unreconstructed" outlaw. but it was supplemented by The day of reckoning, however, ment, another declaring it to be the duty of must eo me, and upon the principle not td adjourn, until measthat the ''laborer is worthy of his Congress ures looking to retrenchment, shall ef Mississippi hire," the We hardly have been adopted.. must make up their minds to foot the 'an fur can hope adjournment until bills of their servants. Thoy may The present snow storm will, likely the sake of the emigrate thither, but on the contrary For make wry grimaces rave and indulge probably July. have been worked for more than they prove to be a blessing, as the prospects we wish we could. to their heart's content in half sup- country, twenty years, and in but few instances for water for next season's will be Car-riva- I singing birds of wVicTnf Territory is aesuttne. Gen, Morrow has made applicati the District Court through counl, a writ tf habeat eorput, in the soldier who was arrested for drunken! nes, and who was fined $5, out bfic' Introduce - in f?ve to pay, Wa, in the eLi& days ganj. Died, j In Ogen City, this morning, at 8:25 of whooping cough and teething, Bright Henry, son of C F. and Martha C. aged 1 year, 8 msmths and 24 days. Funeral to take place from the re. dence of the parents, at J g xrieuus iiivncu. in. The rtali IgiIa(ttre. Feb. 14, 1874. COUSCIL. A bill for "An Act in relatm tjth election of Probate Judges," wspasSej The committed on Agriculture on the petition for legislation to prevent the importation of Texas cattle, repuited J. versely. A message was received from (he Governor making tho following nominatious for a term of f.iur years, anl asking their confirmation ; Geo. Vr Groo, for Territorial Auditor of Public Accounts. Benjamin L. Duncan, for TerritoriJ Margual. Obadiah H. Riggs, for Territorial of Common Schools. Frank Tiliford, for Territorial Attorney General. These nominations were referred t the committee on elections. Hoi IK. 0. Smith moved that Mr. W. $1,00) be appropmted for the introduction of quail into the Territory, to be distributed among the different counties. Referred. Mr. Taylor,' from the committee on education; to whom was referred tho bill for an act appropriating roMiey for school purposes, reported back the saiue and recommended its passage. Mr. Kowberry presented a petition for for a memorial to Congress ashing for legislation in regard to school lands in this Territory. A message was received from the Council, stating that that body did Dot concur in the Ilous amendments to the bill for an act regarding damages for death, caused by negiact, wrongful wt or defanlt. A message was received from the Council, stating that that body had pasted a bill for an act in relation lo the money of account nn4 interest, and asking the concurrence of rhe House in the same; and that the Council had also passed a bill for an act concerning fraudulent conveyances ant! contracts: Doctor Blank attempted to defend himself against the facetious assault of a friend by saying, "I defy any person whom I ever attended to accuse me of ignorance or neglect.'' "That you may do safely," said bis assailant, "for you know, doctor, that dead men tell no tales." SPECIAL NOTICE. A S THE BOTTOM FOR DJRT Goods and Groceries has unquestionable been touched, and a sharp vance is liable i' ad- at any moment to . take place, we advise Country Mer- n, Rir IX Corixki. The drama of Rip Van Wilkle will be produced In Ccrinne at the Opera House, on Thursday evening, the 19th inst. Mr. Jar. A. Heme, the distinguished actor, will appear in the famous characier of Kip, supported bj the Ogden Dramatic Company. They will appear on Friday evening in a new Mr. Heme and the Company piece. hate earned rich laurels in this city.and deserve the great success which has at tended them during the season in this ity. We bespeak for tbem a cordial welcome. The ether day, in Ohio, a young old lady died of what a thick-headeemby-olisfcaid or Was "heart klot, doetor bf the main flue of the heart." She revived in an hour, however,and it Was found she had been temporarily choked by a piece of gum she had When the learned statesmen shall return from their journey, surfeited with the pleasures of the delightful city on the Delta, they will prescribe ike ways and means for settling their been chewing. d m Co-o- goose chase," we Say don't A very goed suggestion, p. that is to chants who intend replenishing their stocks for late Winter sales, to send r inspect the along their orders, market for themselves as early a possible. Having availed ourselves of the recent depression in the Blanket and Flannel market by making large purchases for cash, we are prepared to offer extraordinary bargains. Zion's Mer- Co-operat- ive cantile Institution. ?r sG-- if 11. Itoopcr, Supi |