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The Contest in washington.

The struggle wakes hot among our nor
thern neighbors Of Washington territory,
and the colored republicans upon the north
west, as upon the northeast extremity of
the Union, seem intent upon going the full
figure upon the ebony cards. For black
republican band, upon its first legs, we
must do the Washington division the DIS
credit to say that, considering them as yet
in their swadlings they carry on and per-
sst in the excesses of abolition warfare in
a manner worthy of Garrison, Hale and
Fred. Douglas, or any Of the hardened old
sinners Of all New England In the work
of defamation, mendacity, and outright
gross Misrepresentation, they rejoice in a
shameless effrontery absolutely surprising
and the very recklessness with which they
misrepresent malign, and calumniate the
democratic nominee, clearly indicates to
the careful observer that despair which is
thus sought to be concealed in such re-
sort, and n their total abandonment Of the
principles and measures in issue before the
people. Gov. Stevens is doing yeoman's
service upon the stump, everywhere
overwhelming his black-republican op-
ponent, and, in one word, making q can
vass honorable to himself and, as Che result
will show, confirming the probabilities Of
bis election by an overwhelming majority
beyond the most sanguine expectations of
his friends. That any considerable number
of votes, even with all the excitement
which exists there now, can be polled
against him, under the circumstances, is
more than we have any means Of account
ing for. The people of Washington ter
ritory cannot certainly expect to secure the
payment of their Indian war debt by rush
ing into the halls Of democratic congress
the unsightly proportions of black-repub-
lican delegate and, as it is sealed, that
the vote for Stevens will, to all that extent,
repudate or endorse, approve or condemn
that war, is it not the madness OF folly for
a people so circumstanced, to worse than
throw away their votes and their influence
upon Abernetby, the black-republican can
didate for congress? That Stevens will be
elected does not admit of doubt but
the moral influence of heavy and over
whelming majority will he felt in the halls
of congress when this question Of the pay
ment of that debt is to be decided there;
and, for this reason, not one of oil the de-
mocracy of Washington Territory should
fail to vote, and vote for Governor Ste
vens in the sound assurance that be will
seldom ever vote for an ADLER, truer, or
more sound and worthy democrat.-Ore-
gOn Weekly Times.
, 1857-07-03

About this time the peculiar oder
common to black republican assemblies, be-
came intolerable but fortunately the pre-
caution had been taken to place in the
room "a s;ove) a barrel of spoiled macker-
el, which, to some extent, neutralized the
the peculiar exhalaton 1t was noticed
that the more recent members would, from
time to time, resort to the barrel as an an
tldote-the veterans, however, were undis-
turbed and seemed to be in their proper ell
iment. The meeting proceeded to select
candidate to represent Huntington, late
Cowlitz county. After beating about
awhile VIM. Il. Strong was nominated for
that Office.
At this stage of the game it was pro-
posed that, to save time, it would be well
in the future action OF the meeting, to let
the Huntingtons nominate and the conven-
tion elect unanimously which suggestion
was at once adopted The result was
the nomination of William Hays, esq,
Huntington.in-law, for probate Judge r.
c. Smith, ditto, for auditor, and Nat.
Stone. ditto, for commissioner.
Your reporter was here called away, but
on returning soon after, was Informed that
the convention, prior to adjournment, SOL
emnly pledged itself, each and severally,
to support the nominees; to which pledge
they were sworn by the chairman in due
form
, 1857-07-03

Suddenly, at Olympia, June 9th, JAMES DoTY, csq. .
son Of the Hon. James Duane Doty late governor Of
Wisconsin, aged twenty-eisht years.
This gentleman left behind him in this Territory a
large number of warm friends, who appreciated the
high honor and integrity OF his character and his val.
uabe public services in connection with the expora.
tions and Indian relations of the Territory
lie crossed the plains in 1853, with Gov. Stevens;
remained one year at Fort Benton charged with the
care of the indians, and with the examination of the
country in the region of the upper Mi sour and came
to Olympia in the fall Of 1854 continuing his cyplori
tions on the route
As secretary to the commissioner he took an eff.
cent part in the treaty operations Of the following
year. and on the sound in the interior and among the
Blackfeet secured the respect and confidence Of all
associated with him. Since which time he has CON
tinGed in the Indian service dscharging his duties
with judgment and fidelity.
So marked were his qualifications "a business man,
so high lis characteristics gentleman that on the
separation of the Offices Of governor and superintcnd.
ent in this Territory he was offered by Col Nesmith
the new superintendent similar position in his Office
to that occupied by him in the Washington suporin.
tendency.
Thus has a most excellent gentleman, and most
efficient and devoted public officer, fallen in his prime
Peace to his ashes
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ty of the slave. When he had concluded
his address-which was listened to patient
ly-the meeting adjourned till evening;
when Wendell Phillips held forth in his
usual style.
Next day, there were also two sessions.
A large number of the most stupid speeches
were made at the morning meeting; and
those delivered in the evening were re-
markable for nothing but their grossness
and blasphemy. The Rer. Andrew T. Foss,
of ofManchester, n. H., in the course of his
remarks, used the following language:
II desire to have treason. When govern
ment becomes oppressive, there is no name
under Heaven by which man can be saved
than the name Of traitors. George Wash
ington was traitor Jesus Christ was q
traitor, the Apostle Paul was a traitor, to
oppressive governments, and infdels to false
churches; and he (AIr. Fossl was traitor
to this oppressive government, and an in
fdel to pro-slavery church."
Talking of DR.. Guardiner Spring, and
bis sermons in reference to the colored
people, he said that there was not q rum
hole keeper, a rum drinker, brothel keep
or, or a villain in the city who was not
higher and better than Mr.. Spring and his
mates.
He was followed by runaway slave, a
Mr. VIM. Wells Brown, who wanted, he
said, to see the colored men of the sonth
gain their liberty by force, with arms in
their hands He would rather see them
emancpated by insurrection than in any
other way. He knew that what he said
was uDpleaSing to some of those on the
platform He saw his friend Burleigh
swapping his eyes at him, and ready to
pounce upon him like tiger on lamb;
but, nevertheless, he would say that his
prayer was that the next wind or telegraph
from South Carolina would bring news, of
an insurrection of slaves against their mas
tiers
Mr. Burleigh begged to assure his friend
Brown that he did not want to pounce upon
him; but he thought his friend Brown
would have been nearer the truth if he had
represented himself Brown as the tiger
and him (Burleigh) as the lamb lie did
not think it polite or wise for the slaves to
rise in insurrection against their masters.
This was too mnch for Mr.. Garrison,
who Immediately rose and told Brother
Burleigh that he was "too windy" and
pretty plainly indicated that Brown was
right.
Mrs. Abby Kelly Foster looked to the
main point, the funds, and regretted that
they were not as freely forthcoming, as in
former years. Another batch of speakers
followed her, who, in turn, denounced the
government, the constitution, and all the
churches.
Resolutions were presented reading out
communion Senator Hale, Senator Will
son, Speaker Banks, the New York Trib-
aHc, and denouncing the religious societies
in general, and the American Tract Soci-
ETY. in particular, All we're adopted, but
subsequently those in reference TO Senator
Hale & Co. were reconsidered and laid on
the table, and at seven o'clock the conven-
tion adjourned sine die.
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Clarke Co. DemOrrali, Nominations No. 2,

Pursuant to previous notice, a democrat
ic mass meeting was held in the county Of
Clarke, at the city of Vancouver, on the
9th inst, for the purpose Of nominating
suitable persons for county and territorial
officers.
On motion, G. Hayden was elected chair
man and Marshal r. Hathaway, secre-
tary.
On motion, they proceeded to ballot for
candidates, which resulted as follows
Joint councilman for Clarke, Skamana
and Observation-Disclosures j. G. Maxon.
Representatives-Cha Charles S. Irby, Arch
ibaId Taylor, Thomas j. Fletcher Joseph
Wright and Silas b. Curtis.
Probate Judge-Ira Patterson.
County Commissioner-Wm NJ. Sim
mons.
Assessor-Wm. H. Dillon.
Superintendent of Common Schools
Marshal r. Hathaway.
Coroner-Levi Douthit.
On motion, the chairman was instructed
to appoint committee, consisting of one
from each precinct, to present TO the voters
at the polls on the election day, remon-
STRANGE against the future division of Clarke
county.
Whereupon the chairman appointed
For Clamma precinct, Mr.. Davenport /;
Lancaster, H. L. Caples Patterson, S.
D. Curtis Vancouver, Clark Short Pres,
ton, Silas Maxon Washoogal, Lewis Van
Vleet Luckamarsh, John Prebstel
Meeting adjourned.
GAY HAYDEN, ChmM.
NJ. X. HATHAWAY, Sec'y.
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nepubllean arand nalIrl

The convention consisting of seven
Huntingtons proper, three Huntingtons-in-
law, and four or five others-some Of the
latter being Huntingtons in prospect) was
called to order by the Hon. VIM. Hunting
ton. Whereupon Huntington, jr, was
called to the chair, and r. G. Smith, q
Huntington-in-law, made secretary.
The chairman remarked that as the OBJ
Jects Of the meeting were generally under
stood, it was unnecessary to say anything
with regard to that matter.
Some person not connected with the
Huntingtons, here ventured to suggest,
that as there was slight preponderance
Of Huntingtons in the meeting, they ad
Journ to the 4th Of July but another
member, better advised as to the strength
Of the MISUNDERSTANDING that delay
could only tend to increase the Huntington
vote, insisted that the convention proceed
70 act in accordance with the notice pre-.
vIousy given. 1t was proposed to adopt
the two-third rule in the action of the
meeting, but after full discussion it was
clearly made to appear that such course
would not give the Huntingtons a fair
snake, the two-third rule was therefore re-
jected.
un motion the meeting proceeded to
nominate candidates. The names Of VIM
huntington and VIM. r. Strong, (better
known as Tenas Skookum, Huntington,
ii9-partnership, were before the meeting fol
IIe council, The balloting, to the surprise
o. al, resulted in the selection Of VIM
huntington Skookum manifested some
ngns OF uneasiness, and suspicion that
all was not right, but after time brushed
up and stood erect for another trial,
Ihe name Of - Clark was submitted for
JOINT representative, when Wm. Hunting
te9 arose in haste and presented the name
9i Newell Bearss for that Office The mem
.1ersproceeded to ballot which resulted in
Ine choice Of Mr.. Bearss. Just here there
was a decided suspicion on the part of the
IIon-Huntington portion of the meeting
.nat there might be some skulduging go
ing on; but knowing that VIM. Hunting
ton, the high-priest Of the family, was op
posed to all sorts Of gaming, cribbage in
particular, they concluded to proceed
, 1857-07-03
HUNTINGToNvILLE,
Huntington County. june %

I1bnttngt0n CohHy, June ~.
Editors Pioneer and Democrat:
GENTs.-I send you herewith a report Of
the proceedings of the republican mass
meeting of the 9th inst, held at place
formerly called Monticello, in what is now
known as Huntington county. My object
is to keep you posted and as the proceed
ings are not to be published In full in the
republican paper, you are at liberty to
place the following report before your rea-
ders.
That the proceedings are faithfully re-
ported, is vouched for by
Your ob't serv't,
FREMONT FuNKHousER.
, 1857-07-03
n.y. The Sandman Government of,

na- The Sandman Government offers a
prize of 10, 900 francs $4,000, for the best
rife which shall carry exactly great dis
tance with a small charge of powder. and
be easy to construct, repair and load. 1t
must also be solid, and suitable for bayonct
fighting. Smaller rewards will also be
given for remarkable weapons other than
that which takes the prize. The opportu-
nifty is open to inventors of all nations.
, 1857-07-03
puget sound Nys.Ieynn Instltnte.

This Institution located at Olympia, closes the
mer term, on Friday the 10th day of July.
The examination of the several classes will com.
mence on Thursday, the 9th inst, at O'Clock, A. NJ,
and continue through the day.
Public exhibition on Friday evening in the NJ. E.
Church, exercises commencing at 7o'clock.
The public is hereby respectfully invited to attend
The next or Fall term Of the institute will commence
on the ID Monday in September.
ISAAC DILLON.
June 2ith 1851
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All persons claiming lands In the above named
townships under The act Of congress Of 18th Sep
tember 1850 and the act amendatory thereof grant
ing donations 10 actual settlers, requested n file
their notifications, specifying the particular lands
claimed, and their location In the government sur
veys in the Registers Oace. at Olympia W. T.. on or
before the thirteenth day Of August next; and all
persons in the abOve-named townships who do not
hle their notifications as aforesaid before the thir
teenh day Of September next will forfeit their claims
under the provisions Of the act Of 18th July, 1854
Given under our hands at Olympia, this 7th day Of
May. 1851. ,
Register.
S. GARPIELDE,
Receiver.
, 1857-07-03
npaid,. .....s s75 % $40 10 80 SC sos %


The above amount Of unpaid delinquent taxes for
1856, is less than for any previous year.
The revenue Of the county for the year 1856 shows
an increase on the year 1855 Of kl,0l1 ~.
The amount Of county scrip outstanding is 90 G96 So
The current expenses Of the county for the past
year was 81 s5l o. which wds appropriated nearly
follOws:-Colnty commissioners, $40 s0 eleI Ks and
judges Of elections, sl67 l0 assessor slj6 90;
ner i37 So constable, tSs 05; sheriff. sl6G Gj super.
nendent of schools 500 00 judge Of probate 81 90;
pr)secuting attorney sl0i 90; county treasurer sjl
50; county anditOr, S3s ~ petit jurors s36 3O o.
fee rent sl2) 90: books, stationery &C. st5 90; sup
port of the poor, 1921 00-Total. Sls5l 81.
by reference to the accompanying exhibit it will be
that the receipts have exceeded the expenditures
sl02S IS.
It must be gratifying TO all who feel an interest in
the affairs Of the county, 10 learn from the above facts
and figures that the county is steadily approaching
condition financially, greatly to be desired namely
freedom from debt. With an Increasing revenue and
prudent and economical administration of its Affairs,
the hope may be reasonably entertained that the
ty will ere long be relieved from It's present indebted
ness. Respectfully submitted.
WILLIAM WRIGHT.
Olympia, June 26, 1851. County auditor.
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All persons Ginning lands In the above mined
townships under the act Of congress Of 27h Sctem-
Der, 1850, and the act anenlltnry thereof granting
donations to actual settlers, requested to file their
notifications specifying the particular lands claimed
and their location in the government survey, in the
Registers office at Olympia, W. t. on or before the
18th day of September next and al persons in the
above named townships who do not file their Motif.
cations Aforesaid before the l2tn day OF October
next, will forfeit their claims under the provisions Of
the act Of l7th July, lSi4.
Given under or htiil' at Olympia, W. T.. this
18th day of Junc, 1851.
W. 4. STRICNLER, Register,
S. GARFIELD. Receiver.
, 1857-07-03
Democratic Noticed!

AT A MEETING Of the Democracy Of Island Coun-
Aty held at Coveland on the 18th day Of Apr 1861,
the second Saturday, 18Th june fixed upon as the
day for the Democracy Of the County 10 meet al
COveand for the purpose Of nominatg tao candidates
TO serve in the next Legislature OF the Territory and
County officers generally; also one Councilman for
the District at which time il Z hoped an expression
from the other counties IN the District will be had a.
10 their choice Of a Councilman.
WALTER CROCKETT. chm'n.
j. v SswuL Sec'y
, 1857-07-03
I'M P OR TAN T.!
N O TIC e

7 AM now prepared to furnish any bill Of SPARS on
the shortest notice. at the lowest cash price. Or
lers from distance promptly attended 10. Ny facil-
tiles for procuring spars cannot be surpassed In Wash
ngton Territory. Give me trial.
MOSES HURD.
Olympia, July 3, 1851. Mostly.
, 1857-07-03
WASHINGTON HOTEL.

WASHINGTON HOTEL.
CORNER OF MAIN AND SECOND STREETS.
OLYMPIA, w r.
TNHE Undersigned having purchased and become
l. sole owner Of the above named Hotel, and com
pletely renovated and renodc.ed the same, hereby
wishes to return his sincere thanks for past patronage
and requests continuance Of like fav0rs Having
enlarged upon his former business he feels confident
he render the sojourn Of stfangers with him com
Portable and pleasant and pains shall be spared 70
set his table as well a. any In Ike business.
Beds and bedrooms furnished TO such IS may desire
them
Board by the day and week
A good stable Is attached 10 this establishment,
which will be amply supplied with forage for the ac-
eommodation Of animals Of the travelling public.
A share Of public patronage Is respectfully soil
cited.
n7StEI sILAs GALLIHER
, 1857-07-03
Religions Notices.

The Rev. G. F. WHITwoaTH, (Presbyterian,) will
preach at the district school house. oa every 9th
er Sabbath, commencing December 7th, 1856, at IL
O'Clock, A. NJ, and O'clock Pm.
Rev. |. DILLON will preach every Sabbath at the
new Methodist Church, Olympia, at II o'clock, A. NJ.
, 1857-07-03
To THE HONORABLE, THE Board OF

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THURsToN Co.:
In obedience to the requirements Of the statutes Of
this Territory have the honor 10 present herewith an
exhibit OF the receipts and expenditures Of rhnnt0n
county for the fiscal year ending June 5th, 1857.
The amount Of tax levied for the year 1856, was a.
follOws.-
, 1857-07-03
Fnngh nu Ballngh,

THE UNDERSIGNED have made an arrange
nent with the North Olympia Mil for a constant sup
ply Of assorted Lumber, which we will be happy 10
sell In quantities 10 suit purchasers Orders hlled
with despatch, and delivered at any place desired.
Call aud examine before purchasing elsewherc.
MITCHELL 4 STUART.
Olympia, May e. 1851. fn2l-tL
, 1857-07-03
E. s. FOWLER, Gao. o, Wilson,
F. A. WILSON, San Francisco.
& CO..

VLTHOLEsALE AND RETAIL Dealers In Dry
w Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Crockery and
Ready.made Clothing. Port Townsend, W. 7.
April o, 1856. [n2l-G
, 1857-07-03

hereby certify that the foregoing statement Of the
receipts and expenditures OF ThurtOn County Is cor
rect. WILLIAM WRIGHT,
Auditor Thurstan Co, W. 7.
, 1857-07-03
OLYMPIA hodge,, mo-. S,

~N~N---~~.~-~-N-O-N
A OLYMPIA LODGE, NO. S,
XR0f Ancient Free aud Accepted MasOns, holds
v Irregular communications on the first and third
Saturday evenings in every month.
All members Of the order in good standing arc invi-
ted to attend. I. +. MCELROY, W. N.
~~-~O~-~>N~@>-~~N~>
L. O. Il.
TTNHE regular meeting of OLYMPIA LODGE, No. |, OF
l. the INDEPENDENT ORDER of ODD FELLOWS, is held
every Saturday evening, at q O'clock in the building
formerly occupied by VIM. Rutedge two doors east of
the Washington Hotel.
All members in good standing in the order are invi
ted to attend. EDWARD FURSTE, Sec'y.
Olympia, Oct 10, 1855.
, 1857-07-03
Notice to Farmers.

TTNHE undersigned is prepared to purchase WOOL,
Il in large small quantities IL delivered between
this date and the 10th July. In clean, marketable
pay the highest market price In cash and merclan-
die. WM. RUTLEDGE.
Olympia, May %. 1851. no.27.tE
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-16
THREE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE


The English Elections Triumph of the Palm
erSton Ministry.
The steamer Ericsson, bringing Liverpool
dates to April l, arrived at midnight at New
York, April IA.
The elections absorbed public attention in
in England. Nearly all the contests in the
boroughs were brought to close on the 10Th
ult:, and the result has proved disastrous to
the conservatives. Golden. Bright, Minor,
Gibson, Mall, Layard, Fox, Cardwell, and
many other opponents of Lord Palmerston's
2 administration, have been defeated. In fact,
the Government has achieved a complete
triumph.
Diplomatic relations between Sardinia and
Austria will, it is said, be restored sooner
than expected. The Times says that the in
tetvention Of the British and French govern
ments for the arrangement of the existing diff
feFences between the Austrian and Sandman
governments, has been favorably received.
r The Neufchatel difficulty is at length in a
fair way of adjustment The principal point
now in discussion, is demand made by the
KING OF Prussia for a sum of two million
francs for arrears of his domains in the Canton
since 1848.
The negotiations for the conclusion of a
treaty of commerce between the French and
Russian governments, ARE terminated, and the
treaty will soon be reduced to writing.
SPAIN, "A dispatch from Madrid Of March
oath, says "The disposition to war is still
continuing. The offers of Mexico do not sat-
isfy the demands of SPAIN
CHINA.-With the exception of an attack
on the junks in the Canton river, no further
active operations had taken place. Admiral
Seymour was at Hong Kong, waiting for re-
Inducements.
nm
The trial of Alum and his fellow prison.
ers, had resulted in a verdict of not guilty.
Geographic message received at Bombay,
from the authorities at Canton, states that the
Emperor Of China had sent orders to Yeh to
conclude peace on any terms.