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, 1853-07-09
March of improvement.

We are gratifed with having 50 often to
record the completion of mills and other
improvements. As public journalists We
take especial pains to obtain information
concerning the improvement Of the country,
for the purpose of laying it before our
readers. Our Territory, our Territory, be-
ing the all engrcssing topic, every item Of
improvement, however diminutiye in itself,
contributes to the accomplishment Of the
great dcsideratum.
We have the satisfaction of stating this
week, that DELN & Co.'s saw mill on the
Sound, at The mouth of Puyallop liver, is
now in operation, with prospect Of doing
good business.
The KENDALL Co.'S saw and lalh mill
opposite Olympia, is rapidly progressing.
1t will be superior affair, and may be ex-
pected 10 commence supplying the popular
demands in ten or twelve days.
SIMMONS, GosNeLL & Co.'s saw mill on
Skookum Bay, about fifteen miles below
this place, is now complete and doing bust
ness.
NATHAN EATON is building a saw mill on
his claim, eight miles east Of this place, the
particulars of which we have moi learned.
The valuable property at New Market is
no longer ensnarled in vexatious chancery.
Capt. CROSBY is actively engaged in repair
ing the mill, which will no doubt be saving
again in a very short time. The Shutes
river neighborhood will soon be alive with
enterprise and hustle.
A few rods above The mouth Of the river,
HAYS, WARD & Co. are about to erect a
large Touring mill. The farmers may feel
assured Of its ability to grind all the grain
they may produce this season.
At the thriving town of Alki, (late New
York; large steam saw mill is going up.
We believe Capt. VIM. RENToN is The pro-
jector end proprietor.
We doubt very seriously whether any
other country, with population not more
numerous or wealthy than our own, can
display so favorable an account of its enter
prise and energy.
, 1853-07-09

R@- We notice the arrival in our place
Of Col. ]. PATTEN ANDERSON, the recently
appointed U. S. Marshal for this Territory.
Col. A. will proceed Immediately 10 take
the census, so as 10 be ready TO make his
report TO Gov. STEVENS as soon as he ar
rives in the Territory.
In order that Col ANDERSON may be de-
layed as little as possible, we hope the peo-
pie will be prepared to give him such in
information as he may desire, without caus-
ing him to be detained unnecessarily at any
house. We subjoin an abstract of the in
formation he desires to obtain, as correct as
we are able to make ii
l. The name, age, sex, occupation and
place of birth of every person in the house
on the 9th day Of July, 1858; the number
who have married within the last year; the
number who attended school within the
last year The persons over 90 years Of age
who cannot read or write the value OF
each mans real estate.
2. The number of acres of land-num-
Der cleared, and the number of acres not
cleared The number of bushels of wheat
corn, oats, rye, barley, potatoes, peas, beans,
&C., raised within the last year the num-
Der Of head of cattle, horses, mules, hogs,
&C., &C., on the place within the last year.
8. The name, age, sex, &C., of every
person who died within the last year-iheir
place of birth--the month. they died-their
disease, AMI the number of days they we're
i'll.
Then follows some questions in relation
TO the schools, churches, &C., but the above
comprise the most important questions which
he will ask, and we hope the farmers will
be ready to answer them when he calls
Those questions in relation TO the mortality
within our Territory are very important.
, 1853-07-09

TROUBLE FOR JOHN BULL.-The N. Y.
Express says that the English papers just
received, commenting on the state of things
in Australia, regret the democratic feeling
which was steadily growing up in the Colo
ny, (Australia.) The troops are insulted,
and have little or no influence in the pseser-
walton Of order
Everything done by the Government
seemed to be unpopular. The people at
large were impatient at being trammelled
by laws imposed by authorities.l6 coo miles
off and it is mentioned as a significant cir
cumsiance that portraits Of her Majesty were
almost unsacabe"
There is no doubt that trouble will be en-.
countered by the English government, and
of a very serious character, in the future
management OF Australia. The hocking
thhher Of the adventures of all nations, not
excepting a strong infusion Of free born
Yankees, is not favorable to any but iepub-
lican rule.
, 1853-07-09

ROAD MEETING.-A meeting was held
pursuant TO call on the 4th inst, 10 take
into consideration the report of the explo-
ring party, &C., but adjourned ill to-day
The proceedings in full of both meetings
will appear in our next.
, 1853-07-09

Ex President ARIsTA rs Favor OF An
NExiNG Mexico TO THE UNITED STATES
Gen. AristO, Ex-Presidcnt Of Mexico, was
in New York at last accounts. In answer
10 the letter Of the Minister Of War, inform
ing him Of his banishment, he protests
against'the injustice done him, and intimates
that he is indebted to it in consequence Of
his sympathy with the North American
States. lie further says that he sees no
road TO happiness for his country except
through Federal Institutions, and if desired,
annexation TO the United States, in which
Mexico will meet an inexhaustible founi of
riches, notwithstanding she may lose that
grand enigma-that squaring of the circle
called by Gen, Santa Anna Nationality" !"
The day will arrive when this event will
happen. Meantime, he protests against bis
banishment as an act Of tyrants, and declares
that in due time he will demand reparat;on.
x Never ridicule sacred things, or
what others may esteem as such, however
absurd i may appear 10 you.
, 1853-07-09

~ Sloop" Sarah Stone," Capt. Slater,
arrived here on Thursday last, . days from
Port Townsend. The sloop is as regular
as clock work, and should be literally pat
ronized by the people on the Sound.
, 1853-07-09

MUsic.-We are pleased to see that our
citizens are disposed to cultivate their mu-
steal talent. The class now being taught
by Mr. A. N. HAMM, will, no doubt, be
able to form choir equal to any at present
on the Pacific coast. The taste for refine
ment, and zeal of those engaged in this ele-
giant enterprise are indeed commendable.
The Praises of the Most High should be
sung understandingly and with all the ability
with which He has so graciously indued
us. The charms of music are only equalled
by its power, and that can scarcely be esti-
mated.
By music, minds an equal temper know"
and hearts estranged are brought near TO-
gether. That by which the savage may be
soothed, can in civilized man develope those
inner, hidden, better traits of character,
which when brought to view will obtain
for him the need of esteem and confidence
TO which he may be justly entitled and
then the delightful qualification denied in
social intercourse from "concord of sweet
sounds" should induce every one to learn
and practice the Orphean art.
, 1853-07-09

no. The brig "GeOrge Emery" Capt.
Driggs, arrived at Steilacoom on the Sd
inst, Is days from San Francisco, with
merchandise to Capt. L. Balch, and Eve
passengers. Thanks to 1apt. D. for lac
San Frsleirco rarsrs.
, 1853-07-09

RELIGIOUS PAPER.--The Methodists are
about to commence the publication of a
weekly paper at Portland, Oregon, to be
edited BY Revs. Buchanan, PEARNE and
KINGSLEY. These gentlemen are well quail
flied for the task.
, 1853-07-09

NO. Independence day passed off well
and 10 the satisfaction of everybody. The
LADIES turned out en- masse, and by parici-
Paling equally withthe gentlemen, contrib
uted largely TO the enjoyments Of the day
May our celebrations of all future anniver-
saries be as pleasing as has this.
, 1853-07-09

Quick TRIP.-The clipper "Irene," C.
c. Terry, Commander, arrived at this port
on Wednesday last, % hours from Alki
with -four and pork to master.
, 1853-07-09

The LAND SURvEYs.-JosIAH PPLsroN,
Esq, informs US that in this immediate re-
gion, the lines of twelve townships have
been run, and three Of them sub divided
Upon this latter branch of duty three par
ties will soon be actively engaged. Messrs.
PRESTON and HYDE are giving good proof
of their entire fitness for the important ser
vice with which they are charged.
, 1853-07-09

ANOTHER GREAT CoNFL AGRATIoN -
Shasta City, California, was entirely des-
troyed by fire on the l4th ut Loss esti-
mated at 1927, 500!
, 1853-07-09

r@. Mr.. ASDREw Muir, our agent al
Victoria, VancouveI's Island, is informed
that his remittance Of sixty dollars, and the
names of three new subscribers have been
received. We now have forty subscribers
on the Island, and have every reason to cx
pect large increase frcm that quarter
Our hearty thanks to you Mr.. MUIR. We
would be very glad to have a few more
such agents as yourself.
, 1853-07-09

U Brig "LeOnesa," Capt. Howard,
sailed from the port Of Alki on the 9Th inst,
with a cargo Of piles and timber.
, 1853-07-09

no. An interesting communication from
an occasional correspondent will appear
next week.
, 1853-07-09

pa- Bark Sarah WARREN" Capt. A.
B. Cove, sailed from this port on Tuesday
lasl for San Francisco, with cargo of piles
and square timber.
, 1853-07-09

10 Schooner " Damariscove, Capt. l..
Balch, arrived at San Francisco on the
18th ult., 10 days from Sleilacoom.
, 1853-07-09

NO. Brig &c. w Kendall" Capt D.
J Cove, sailed from San Francisco on the
2lsl ult. for thi, port
, 1853-07-09
Editors Table.

We thank our Giend Capt. SLATER, Of
the sloop " Sarah Stone," for the rich treat
he placed on sour table" on Thursday
last. Delicious haliJut! We got ou; our
fish machine, and TO have seen the bones
fly one way and the fish anotler, would
have asonished Apcius himself
, 1853-07-09

n@- Bark "Success," Capt Coup, ar
rived in Penn's Cove, on the east side of
Whidby's Island, on the Goth ult., 10 days
from San Francisco. Capt. e. will accept
our thanks for papers up 10 the date of his
sailing. The bark passed through Decep-
ton Passage, at the north end of the island,
which has heretofore been considered unsafe
for large vessels. We extract the following
from letter received by US from Captain
Coup:
al came through Deception Passage,
which l can recommend as good There is
plenty of water, and no difficulty whatever.
This is my second time through, and shall
always come in that way in summer, and
out in winter, as the northwest wind is
good for coming in, and southeast winds
for going out :"
, 1853-07-09

P0- JUDGE MoNRoE, one Of the associate
justices for our Territory, arrived at Port
land, Oregon, last week, and may be ex-
pecled here in few days.
, 1853-07-09

CAYUsE CLAGMs.-Warrants in favor of
Nathan Eaton for Slle,5O; Joseph Borst
for $l6s,75, and others for various amounts
hare been received by the acting Governor
Of Oregon.
, 1853-07-09

n DRowNED.-On Saturday, the llth ult.,
two men named Edward Shooter and Dan
idl Thomas, left Victoria, V. L., for Esqui-
mah in canoe. The wind was blowing
fresh at the time, and they not being ac-
quainted with the management Of a canoe,
it was capsized and Shooter unfortunately
drowned. He was worthy young man,
and has left wife and child to lament his
untimely end. Thomas succeeded in reach
ing the shore. The body of Shooter was
found on the l9h and taken to Victoria,
where an inquest was held and verdict rem
dered agreeable 10 The facts stated above.
, 1853-07-09

H@- CAPT, MCCLELLAN and party, for
the opening Of military road across the
Cascade mountains, now at Vancouver, may
be daily expected here.
, 1853-07-09

mr Brig Kings5ury and bark Mary
Msl'llla a-e loading in Penn's Cove.
, 1853-07-09

BeA- We are gratifiad to learn that our
old friend s. D. RUDpELL, Esq, has been
appointed county Assessor.
, 1853-07-09

FLOUR, Pork AND CnErsE.-Our market
is again almost bare. 1t seems almost i'm
possible TO induce our merchants to keep a
sufficient supply Of these articles on hand.
, 1853-07-09

rEa- The British man ot-war g Ticonyh"
arrived at Victoria, Vancouvcr's Island, on
the Goth ut, 76 days from Valparaiso
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Cement.
Never Failing Remedy!

" HYDES Co. have constantly on hand andfo
III. saethe beslarticle CLEMENT uowinuse
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

Miss Emily says, in the Ohio Cultiyator
have for several years had the entire care ol
the milk department of fathers family. there
fore read with great interest, whatever related
to making butter and cheese, and found much
that was different from what had been in the
habit % practising. One case Of this kind was
directions for making butter in the winter, ac-
cording 10 what is called the Russian method
by which il was said butter could be made in
winter as we'll as summer and with as little
churning. So set about trying the expert
ment, and The result exceeded my expectations.
NV new practice is as follows - Before 20
to milk put kettle, say one third full Of wa
ter, and large enough 10 let the milk pail in,
where it will get boiling hot by the time come
in with the milk Then strain the milk IN
another vessel, and wash the pail (Which should
always be Of tin, } then pour the milk back into
the pail, and set il into the kettle of boiling
water till the milk becomes scalding hot taking
care not to let il boil, then pour it into crooks
or pans, and set away in the cellar. Cream
procured in this way will seldom require TWEEN
~ minutes 10 churn-by the common practice
the dairy maid may often churn for hours, and
then perhaps have to throw all away as did
on two occasions before happened TO gain this
valuable information. wF
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JOY.

There's Joy in the music of morning bells,
That floats like spirit through Wild wood dells
And echoes away DER the green old hills,
Joy in the lullaby babble of rills,
Joy in the beauty of grand old trees,
And Joy in the humming of honey-bees.
Joy in the clear ringing laugh of child,
And Joy in a ramble through woodland wild
Joy in the cloud-ships that sail DER the sky,
Joy in a laughing babes beautiful eye.
Joy in the stars, on the bosom of night ;
Joy IN rich lips aohen goa put ont the light:
Joy in those cousinly strawberry stroIls,
Through the green meadows, DER the bright
knobs.
Joy in the harvest of hay, fruit and grain,
Joy in the patter Of soft summer rain.
Joy in troop of wild, frolicksome boys,
Cutting wild capers with boisterous noise.
JOY in the tinkle of feet in dance,
Joy in improving an opportune chance.
Joy in a quilting" and joy in glee
OF old fashioned "husking'' or "apple bee."
Joy in u spelling school" joy in the sports
Of "sliding down HILL" ofbuilding "snow forts
"School exhibitions" and "sugar camp fun;"
Joy in most everything, under the sun
Joy in my spirit, when this 1 begun:
Double in quantity, now that I've done.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

A GUILTY CoNscIEEcE.--WhenD DIR. Dome,
afterwards Dean Of ST. Paul's, took posses
sion Of his first living, az he walked into the
churchyard he took up skull thrown by the
sexton out of the grave, and in it found small
headless nail, which he drew out secretly, and
wrapped it in the corner of his handkerchief.
He then asked the graye-digger if he knew
whose the skull was. He replied that il was
the skull Of person who kept spirit shop,
and who, having gone to bed intoxicated, was
found dead in his bed in the morning.
Had he awife,' asked the doctor. Yes.
What character did she beari' "a, very
good one only the neighbors reflect on her,
because she married the day after her hus-
bands burial
A few days Afterwards the doctor paid her
a visit, as if by accident asked her some ques-
tions, and, at last, of what sickness her former
husband died. As she was telling him the
the same story as the sexton, he opened his
handkerchief, and cried in an authoritative
voice Woman, do you know this nail g
Struck with horror, she instantly confessed
the murder
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Wart&tp.
Anecdote of Isaac T. Hopper.

Mrs Childs, in her life Of this excellent
Quaker, relates the following incident
Isaac and his elder brother were accustomed
TO set traps in the woods TO catch partridges.
One day when he was about six years old, he
went to look at the traps early in the morning,
and finding his empty, he took plump par
fridge from his brothers. trap, put il in his own,
and carried it home as his When his brother
examined the traps, he said he was sure he
caught the bird, because there were feathers
sticking TO his trap but Isaac maintained that
there were feathers sticking to his also. After
he went to bed, his conscience scorched him
for what he had done. As soon as he rose in
the morning, he went TO his mother and said
What shall do I! have told lie, and feel
dreadfully about it. That pas Sans partridge.
l said took it from my trap; and SO did but
put it in there first
My son, it is a wicked thing to fell lie,
replied his mother. You must 60 10 Sam and
confess, and give him the Bird
Accordingly, he went to his brother and said,
Sam, here's your partridge. | did take it out
of my trap ; but put it in there first His
brother gave him talking, and then forgaye
him.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

The word Porte is derived from a ver-
sion given by Italian interpreters to an Orien-
tai prince. 1t was an ancient custom of east
ern sovereignty, in administering justice, or
exercising other functions Of their office, to
sit, as the Seriptural expressions run, at the
gate of their palaces Gate became thus sy-
nonymous with court or Office and the
Sultan's court was called by excellence, the
GRATED, or lofty gate. This phrase is the lite
raj translations Of the Dragomen, who mostly
Italians, became La Porta Sublime, whence
the title Of the Sublime Porte. To the same
source we have the term Grand Seignior,
as applied to the Ottoman Emperor.-Troy
Post
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03
American Cutlery.

At a recent dinner Of the cutters Of Sheffield,
England, at which some of the most dlstln-
guished men Of Great Britain were present, the
Master Cutler, who is also the Lord Mayor of
the city, made the striking admission that as a
general thing American manufacturers of cut
Iery more uniformly use good materials than
those of Sheffield. The manufacturers of edge
tools in America, said he, invariably used the
best steel that Sheffield produced, regardless of
price, while some of the Sheffield manufac-
tnrers were arriving at greater profit by max
Ing cheaper article from inferior material. 1t
was not in workmanship, bnt in the use of the
pest material, that the Americans gained any
superiority He then admits further that the
defect in the material is often supplied BY ar
extra fnlsh, and implies that such goods are
principally made for expectation. Tn the face
OF such testimony as this, and from such a
source, how long will those of our couDtrvmen
and their number is by no means sma,l-who
detect latent superiority in anything that has
crossed the Atlantic, continue obs,ina,elv -
demand Sheffield cutlery, and to despise The
equal or superior article made at their own
DOORS Perhaps they suppose that cutlery like
Sherry or Madeira wine, improves by a sea-
Voyage.-Springtfeld Republican.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03
Domestic RECEIPTS.

SOUTHERN METHOD OF COOKING RICE
Wash 1t thoroughly in cold water have pot
Of water q quarts for every half-pint of rice)
boiling -add salt at discretion put the rice in
and stir it while boiling let it boil fonr min
utes, (some say 10 or l5) then pour off the wa
ter as close as you can, without stirring the
rice; set the pot on some Goals and cover it up
let it remain twenty minutes, then dish il up.
Each grain, by this method, will be swollen
and soft, without having lost its individuality,
and the dish will be light, palatable and nutri-
cious. Those who prefer sodden, starchy,
porridge-like mess, may boil it longer and neg
lect to steam it.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03
Purifying the Blood,

and thus curing all Humors Cutaneous Eruptions Scro
Salt Rhcum, Erysipelas, Scald Head, Canker, Pmpes
the face Botche Ulcers Tunors, Mercura Disease CT
GERS, &c
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

At one of our hotels young and carefully
moustached dandy from New York, was seated
at the tea-table at rather late hour, when the
barkeeper came in and took a seat opposite
The dandy dropped his knife and fork, tipped
back in his chair, gazed at the barkeeper and
exclaimed
Fellaw does the help sup with gentlemen
in this house!'
No, sir, was the reply.
What, are you not the barkeeper!'
Yes, SIR
Well, barkeePer is help as much as the
scrub girl
True replied he of the toddy stick, but
did not enter the hall until looked in and
saw there was not gentleman at the table,
Here the conversation ended -moustache
was fixed
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03
IIVALIDS OF BATH AND VICINITY +!

A NEW and NOVEL mode Of applying powerful remedi
al agent so constructed to be under the garments
next to the skin, producing constant, UNINTERRUPT
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

Mr. Smith, says Mrs, Doctor Jones, don't
you think that my husband is perfect duck Of
a mani
1t is generally conceded replied Mr..
Smith, that there is something Of the quack
about him.
Exit Smith, just ahead of a broom-stick -
Lynn Netcs.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

a young man having preached for DR.. EN-
mons one day, was anxious to get a word of
applause for his labor of love. The grave doc
Tor, however, did not introduce the subject. and
his young brother was obliged TO bait the hook
or him.
: hope' sir, did not weary your people by
he length of my sermon, to-day
No sir, not at all !; nor by the depth either. F.,
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Oh Mnse.
The Editors Advisers.

Says one, your subjects are too grave
Too much morality you have
Too much about religion;
Give me some witch OF wizard tales,
With slip-shod ghosts, with fins and scales
Or feathers like pigeon.
love to read, another cries.
Those monstrous fashionable lies
In other words, those novels,
Composed of kings, and queens, and lords,
OF border wars and Gothic hords,
That used to live in novels.
Mono. cries one, we've had enough
OF such COMPOUNDED love-sick stuff,
To craze the fair creation;
Give US some recent foreign news
OF Russian, Turk, the Greeks and Jews,
Or any other nation.
Another cries, want more fun,
A Witty anecdOte or pun.
A rebuS or riddle;
Some long for missionary news,
And some Of worldly, carnal views,
Would like 70 hear a fiddle.
Another cries, want to sec
A jumbled up variety
Variety in all things;
A miscellaneous hodge-podGe print
Comparatively TO give that hint
OF multifarious small things.
I want some marriage news, says miss,
IL constitutes my highest bliss
To hear of weddings plenty;
For in time of general rain,
None suffers from a drought, It's plain
At least not one in twenty.
want to hear of deaths, says one,
OF people totally undone
BY losses, fire or fever;
Another answer full as wise,
I'd rather hear the fall and rise
OF racoon skins and beaver.
OF grave or humorous, wild or tamey
Lofty or low, It's all the same,
Too naughty or too humble.
And every editorial wight
Has nought to do but what is right,
And let the grumbler grumble.
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How DID 1T HAPPEN l-' Father, father
look ee here.' -
Well, sonny, what do YOU wan;!
Was George Washington ever married TO
anybody else but his wife g SEHt
Shut up-what do you ask that for!'
Why, cause it says here Great Britain was
the mother Of this ere country land as everybody
says Washington was the father of it, he must
have been married afore he come over, to have
such an awful big one =
Sonny, wipe your face, and go to your ma.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-03

School MASTER Bill Tompkins, what is
a widow 3
Bill-'A wilder is married woman that
hasn't got no husband, cause he's dead
Master Very well, what is a widowerl q
Bill A widderer is a man that runs arter
widders.'
Master Well, Bill, that's not exactly ac-
cording to Johnson, but it will do