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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01
Clippings from the Louisville Journal.

49," Give us the right men in the right
pieces" our neighbor of the Democrat ex.
claims, " and there is no danger of tho result"
Yes; the game of sticking round men into
three-cornered holes is visibly played out. 1t
is losing game at all times; but it is ruin
Gus one in times Of public peril.
90. The rebels pretend that they set fire
to and blew up the Arkaxsas themselves. Ac.
cording to their own account, they have now
sacrificed three rams as burnt offerings to
their god Of war.
-. Let every young lady resolve and pro-
claim that she will never more kiss her
sweetheart till he shall have shown himself.
in his country's service, worthy Of glorious
woman's favors.
49,. "A Southern paper says that our Gov
eminent cannot much longer raise the wind.
1t will always be able to raise wind so
strong that you might lean your back against
it like post.
49,. Even if the Government tolerates
Wendell Phillips reasonable speeches in
Boston, why do the people? Are. there no
hens in Boston that lay rotten eggs for emer-
gencies?
49,. The people Of the rebel cities point
proudly to tho long, rank grass in their streets
as proof of the astonishing fertility Of the
Southern soil in comparison with the sterile
North.
....Therc is not a man in tho United
States whose private business is Of hun.
dreth part 80 much importance to him indi-
vidually as tho vigorous prosecution Of the
war is.
This rebellion is to be put down not
by n campaign against Democrats or cam-
paign against Republicans, but by cam
paign against the rebels.
The man. who proclaims that the I'm.
ion cannot or should not be maintained, dis.
couragcs enlstments and should be sent to
military prison.
1.-The rule of tooth for tooth would
work against MS in our fight with the rebels,
for they have less need Of teeth than we
have.
....After battles, the rebels generally ask
leave to bury their dead. But they don't
half bury them when they get chance.
You can always know rebels by
sleeping in the same room with him. lilo
invariably has the nightmare.
THE Confrderates are not black Re-
publicans, but We must thrash them till they
are black and blue rebels.
....Jeif. Davis's message is exceedingly
offensive. But jeff. can assume tho offensive
only on paper.
Moses rod divided the son. md jeff.
Davis foolishly thinks that his can divide the
land.
....Gue.ila warfare is only Indian war.
fare waged by more liendish beings
mo one is friend of the Government
who is not the enemy Of its enemies.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

CAPT. FLEMlNo.-This popular steamboat
man has, we learn, bought the steamer Maria.
now running on the opposition line between
Portland and Cascades, and will soon com.
mand her in person. We regret that our com.
munity is about to lose in him an exemplary
citizen and faithful friend. No one knows
better than ourself how to appreciate the many
kind attentions bestowed upon us by Captain
Fleming. a captain Of the Andcrsos. HI
makes hosts Of friends wherever he tarries
Nav success attend him. '"'
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01
LATER FROM THE ATLANTIC SIDE.
Dates 10 October 28d.

LOUISVILLE, Oct. 16th.-A number Of reb-
els who arrived at Richmond (Ky.) last night,
report Kirby Smiths army. on the l4.h,
drawn up in line Of battle, almost is miles
southeast Of Richmond. Burll's main army
passed through Crab Orchard 81 miles south
east Of frankfort, at IL o'clock yesterday
morning, and ifunimpcded. must be at Rock
Castle river. Bragg's army is supposed to be
fort.
The Sheriff Of Fayette county brings re-
port to Lexington Of fight yesterday. b..
tween Lexington and Richmond, in which the
rebels were routed, throwing away their arms
and ammunition by the thousands. 1t 10 said
We captured Is head of cattle and quite q
number Of prisoners.
The Colonel commanding at Bowling Green
reports the rebel camp at Springfield md
Mayburg broken up. No particulars given.
CARO-, Oct. 17th.-A Federal force from
Shawneetown started on Wednesday in pur-
suit Of the rebels who robbed the steamer Ha-
eel DELL The mails taken FROM her have a.
ready been recovered.
NEw YoaK, Oct. l7th,-The underwriters
have advanced war risk, for vessels smiling in
the track fthe Aia6ama. to Eve per cent. It
was understood by officers Of vessels captured
by her, and since released, that she won Id
cruise about the Gulf banks for few weeks
to destroy the large American shipping. The
pirate has knowledge Of ships beiEg loaded
with arms for the United States. and hopes
to capture them. The Alabama, 10 represen-
ted as being very fast caller, and her officers
are confident Of their ability 10 capture or run
away from any vessel Of the United States.
Her crew consists principally Of Englishmen.
and officers are Southcrncrs. Her armament
consists of six 32-pouudcrs, one 1O0-poand
pivot gun forward. and 48-pounder on the
main deck. She being directly in the track
Of both outward and 6omeward bound boats,
it makes great fear among them. BAG
CHARLssTowN, (va.) Oct. l6th.--Lss y
still at Winchester with Z large force. Jack
son is At Bunker Hin. with another large force.
We learn from people hers that Js9 DAN:
has issued proclamation to the elect that ail
Federal officers captured shall - PIT 10 hard
labor. IL Lincoln's emancipation pFoclamatisa
be carried ont.
Nsw YoaE, Oct. l7th.-Ths 7rmss' Ca
treville correspondent says thsss = 10 dosbt
that Gen. Stewart = sow In front # sur ID
vance guard, thyateuing an attack. Gen.
6tahl has advanced to meet him. Gen. 6(sr
art encampsd yesterday betwesn BAH 1un
mountain and The Blus Ridge.
LOUISVILLE, Oct. 10Th O6cial Dispatches
from Nashville. wess rseetvsa to-day. nsb.
els wess ID large Abscs near thu city a tho
18th. and senf i Aag q tz~cs demanding tie
sarsender Il The city. Gea. Nsgly Who , =
commend, d~clined. The Hsdcsl t6sce was
o0naid~red amn2e fne II dafnoe. CIV. Har.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

PATRIOTISM AND FUN.--The Yreka Jour
nal speaks Of a theatrical performance at that
place in which John Brown" was played for
the schottisch, while the audience Kept repeat.
eddy singing "We'll hang JEFF Davis to a
sour annie tree"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

The DISTRICT SCHooL.-The District
School will commence now term on Monday
next, under tho direction of Mr.. Guilford, late
Of San Francisco, who comcs well recommend
cd for the position. 1t is the intention Of Mr..
G.. to build up permanent, first.class school,
and to aid in this, we hope our citizens will
extend to him cordial support.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

A SEcEsH THREAr.-Tho Eugene City
Democratic Rcgister-which was lately de-
capitated by Gen. Wright-ofthe 4th Of Sept.
contained the following significant language
"Tc those of our Republican friends who are
urging on drafts, conGscaions and arrests we will
say, that the surest ray to secure and insure IA" in
ViiuaJ.e boon peace, is to let nc alone"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

to The ST. Erening Journal Of the 18th
inst. says: "a private dispatch received from
New York says there is no good reason for
the recent rise in gold. and that there must
soon be fall and advises parties to look out
for decline"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

A SuoGEsrIoN.-A California paper pro-
poses convention Of all tho loyal editors and
publishers of that State, to be held at the
Capitol. on or before the first Of June. 1868,
with view to the promotion and furtherancc
of the Union cause.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

MEETING OF TRusrEEs.-The board Of
trustees Of the w. 4. University meets at Sc.
attic on Monday, the 10th inst. Henry NJ.
McGill. Esq. has been appointed to fill the
vacancy in the board caused by tho death Of
Capt. Keller.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

LOVE RULBs THE CAMP-The Petaluma
Argus says there was recently couple joined
in the loving bonds Of matrimony. whose uni
ted ages amounted to s7years-tbe bride was
65 and the groom ~ years Of age!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

A New PAPER.-The Oregonias says a
new Union paper called the Ereming Com
mercial. has made it's appearance at Portland.
We have not been honored with a "please
x" and cannot speak further Of it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

u Hon. B.F. Harding, Senator. and Hon.
]. r. Mcbride. Representative from Oregon,
sailed on the last Sierra Nerada, for WASH
ington, to take their places in the National
Council next month.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

PosTAL.-The name Of the postoiice avail
epta" is changed to "Walls Walla." VIM.
Utter has been appointed Postmaster at What
com; Hon. John Webster at Port Madison,
and Isaac Bush at Cascades, w. 4.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

II The Oregon Ssatesmas says that the
plan adopted in this Territory for soliciting
subscriptions to the Sanitary Fund is an ex-
cellent one.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

PERIODICALS, &c.-Mcssers. Stratman &
Co., San Francisco, have laid us under many
obligations for bountiful supply Of periodi-
Gals aud newspapers. Those desiring any Of
the Eastern papers, magazines, etc, cannot do
better than by ordering through this firm.
Their arrangements with publishers in the
East are such that they can furnish all the
standard publications of the day at tho lowest
rates, in advance Of many other houses.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

u The names Of about 1900 Of the clerks
Of the various departments at Washington
were enrolled under the last call of the Presi-
dent for military service.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

- Washington Territory has raised about
ons-half as much money for tho Sanitary Fund
~ Oregon. with about ons-fourth her popala-
tiou, and we have but commenced.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

~ Subscribers will please notice that one
more number closes the second volume Of the
STANDARD. Those whose subscriptions run
out with the volume should renew at once.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

q Thaddeus Stevens has been reelected
Congressman from Lancaster district. Penn
sylvania.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

~ The Axdersow on her last two trips
took down large numbers Of cattle and sheep
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

DRNTlsr.-Dr. Glenn contemplates visit
ing this place some time this month.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

POPULATION OF PORTLAND.-The Oycgo-
nian, from recent census, sums up the popu-
lation Of that city as follows: Males. 2l years
and upwards, LILO; over 10 and under 81,
223; lOycars and under, 4ss. Females. Is
years and upwards, 1888; from 10 to IL. 2lo;
under 10 years, ASS. Colored males, 81; f.
males. l3; both sexes under 10 years Of age,
s. Chinese males, SO; fcmalesr II. Float
ing population estimated at 700. Total pop
ulation, 4,O57.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

~ Parson Brownlow recently delivered
the Annual Address at the Michigan State
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

~ Mott has been elected Delegate to Con
gress from Nevada Territory.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01
Il Shall be Preserved,
Agents for the Standard.

Agents for the Standard.
The following named gentlemen are authorized
to receive and receipt tor money due on subscrp-
ton to the Standard
l.. y. FISHER, San Francisco, Cal.
Tuos. BoycE, San Francisco, Cal.
g. w JONES. Vancouver, W.T.:
ALEX. S. ADEENETHY. Oak Point
H. D. UAnRIxGroS, Monticello;
joins WEBSTER Port Madison;
Henry {. WILSON. Tcckalct;
MARSHALL BLiyX, Seabcck.
uay- Money can be sent through the mails at
our risk.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

~ The Jacksonville Sestisel ID now ID
sued ssmi.weekly. 1t is somewhat reduces
in size.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

RsrURNsD.-Judgs Hays returned to thi
place from Lewiston few days ago.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

~ Parties are engaged in making pitch
turpentine and realm from the pine trees il
California.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01
Rec ulatious in regard to Revenue Stamps

Maj. II. a. Goldsborough, Collector Of the
excise tax, has kindly furnished us copy Of
the regulations regarding revenue stamps. 1t
will he found below. Many people do not
appear to appreciate the Importance of send
ing for these stamps at once. The act went
into effect on the 1st of Oct, but tho time was
subsequently extended to LIST Of January, '63.
Stamps should be obtained by that time, or
serious disarangement will ensue to business.
BY reference to the law, publishedin our sup
plement, it will BE- found that after that date
all mortgages, conveyances, agreements, etc.
must have one of these stamps affixed
to make them legal. Postage stamps will not
do. Everybody likely to need stamps should
order them without delay.
OFFICE OF INTERNAL REVENUE,
WAsnINGroN, Sept. II, 1862.
Revenue stamps may be ordered from this Office
in quantities to suit purchasers. Orders should
cover >remittances of Treasury Notes, or an orig
inal certificate of United States Assistant Treas
urer, or designated depository, of a deposit made
for the purchase of stamps. ..
The following commission, payable in stamps,
will be allowed:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

On Wednesday last Gen. Miller sent by
w. T. & Co. the amount collected to that
time. The following is the receipt Of the ex.
press agent:
WELLS, FARGO & Co.'s EXPRESS,
Olympia. Oct. 90, 1862.
Received Of w. w. Miller. one package
value sixteen hundred dollars, addressed to
Rev. Henry A. Bellows. President L. S. S.
Committee, which we agree to forward to
New York City and deliver to Rev. II. A.
Bellows. President, &c.
For the Proprietors,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

THE SAN Francisco Custom House,
1t appears from statements in San Francis
co papers, that tho custom House officials
there are in quite as much Of broil as poor
Victor Smith of Chcrbourg notoriety. Com
plant is made that goods arc rather freely
sampled" in passing through tho Appraisers
department.. Mr.. Merrill, in letter to the
Bulletin. says that these "samples" were
distributed among the friends Of the cxamin.
ers as pr sents. As an instance, Mr.. NJ. says
that bags Of coffee have been sent to the Of
flee to be examined, from which $50 pounds
have been taken out and put into 90 pound
sacks. and slowed away in room to which
no other officials but those interested in the
scheme had access. lie says that "cvery-
thing which can be Of use to man Of family
or gentleman Of leisure" is sampled without
stint. He further adds: ITO show the
principal they work on, will ray that MI.
Nudge zone Of the Appraisers] in my pres
encc proposed to MIR Zane Appraisrr] that
they should sample largely Of goods sent
here and sell tho same and divide the money.
Mr.. Zane positively and peremptorily refused
to be party to any such procsedingsi since
which time ho has not been consulted in the
matter at all. Goods have left this (thc APP
praiser's) office after business hours by the
wagon load to my certain knowledge. sent by
Messrs McNulty, Nudge and Marshall to
their own houses or those Of their friends"
A commission of investigation, It is said. is
on the way out. which will Get matters right.
aud bring up some Of tho operators in the
revenue service with "round turn"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

t. The Lewiston Golden Ags says that
a skeleton was found about two miles from
Elk City. on the 9TH inst. A pocket book
found near the place is recognised as belong
ing to Nathaniel Eddy. successful miner
who was returning to his home in Minnesota.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

~ Several murders Of whites have boon
committed by the Indians east Of the noun
taius. Big Thunder has given up one Of the
murderers to the Agent at Lapwai.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

y Gen. Alvord and Col. Steinberger have
visited Lewiston to make selection Of site
for military post.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

In sending orders for stamps it should be re-
mcmbercd that every stamp expresses upon its
face its kind as well as its denomination and thar
each stamp must lie used for the purpose thus
specified, and for no other. For instance: check
stamps must be used for checks alone contract
stamps only for contracts, &C., &c. Revenue
stamps will be ready for delivery on the 22nd in
slant. Every correspondent is requested to give
the State, as we'll as the town and county Of his
residence.
If not otherwise instructed, the stamps will be
transmitted by mail
GEORGE S. BOUTWELL,,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

LINT AssOC,ATIoNs.-Lint associations are
being organized in almost every city and town
in California. The Surgeon-Generul of the
L.. S. army has photographed to this coast that
all the lint, bandages, etc, that can be fur
nislled will be needed, and the patriotic ladies'
of California are nowise backward in respond.
ing to The call. The Marysvillo Appeal thus
apostrophizcs one of these gatherings:
"No plcasantcr sight was ever beheld in Marys-
VILE than that bcvy OF warm-heartcd lght-6ngcred,
brght-cycd, motlcy-robcd women and lasscs, as,
seated in groups upon the carpctcd loor under the
softcst flood Of light, they scraped lint and tore
bandages for the fi,r-of wounded, and chat,cd
gaily and tcndcrly over their good work. Heaven
keep them all pure and happy
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-19
NEWS OF THE DAY.
THE NNIAIs.

We had no news yesterday from the Army OF
the Potomac There were rumors aloat OF disasters
ncM Harper's Ferry, but they were without foun-
daiion 1t was believed, at latest accounts, that
Stonewal jackson was retreating, probably cover
ing the retreat of the main body of the Rebel
army.
Up TO the LIST OF the present month, $4,000 men,
for tong aud short of service have taken the
field from this State. Up to the same PERIOD over
$4,000 volunteers have been sent forward under the
recent calls, AMI 0O0J have been enrolled and en-
csmped. For the two quotas Of 10000 men, the
rolls sho that III 900 enlisments have been made.
-Immediate aud stringent measures are TO be
taken - bring back all army officers now wandering
about the Northern cities, and those who cannot
show sufficient authority for being absent will be
severely punished.
All statements that there is any variance be-
tween Gen. lIalleck and Gen. Burnside Pre-
nouncei erroneous. They in perfect sccorC
with respect to the conduct Of the war.
We punt this morning tee clear AMI interesting
Official report BY Gen. Rosecians Of the late battle a
Coriuh.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-19

whereon indictments were found against con-
spicuous lobbyists and duo notice thereof dis
seminated by telegraph. We ventured there
upon to hint our suspicion that those indct'
ments would never be pressed to trial, and
were duly reyied therefor by Tic Argus. As
Mr.. Slater, we believe is about to give place
to successor already elected, and as those
indictments still remain untried, we will thank
the Distrct-AttOrncy or his party organ to re-
port progress thereon, aud tell US, with as
little abuse as will serve them, what is the
prospect for their trial before the close OF
Mr.. Skaters term of service.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-19
CENTIsAL POLITICS.

Tire GeHes'c DemOcrat (Batavia) thus speaks
ont with regard 10 the outrageous Interference
o. the Central Railroad in our recent election:
o. We llad to tla tie operations of the Ne,Yoh
Central attracting attention. II - ua,d tilt 20 loco
motives manned by 200 men, kept in constant opera
weeks before ciion, IN carrying Icous and fron
political meetings nee Mo.e than z0otO er posses Is
sued promised he OF election go lliced IN
The Hands Of person IN Buffalo alone, 90 ba distributed
,cc,ion might require. Hundreds o. rer,on, who ssy
rom their homes snd woud not have voted searched
on. aud zee ptses to ;he srd who returned md voted
for Seymour Several pa,e rent to resoDs IN New.
Yolk residing "a ibis county tAe names sc can give iua'
drels Of Uiion men ted or seymour uIon DE ponc ct
fee passes fof ihem,oscs and 4ues Ia several slancea
reron, after yors stepped up Dad ,od tboy had doao h
lui demanded tcif passes.
"The impeiiou8 aud an eruption, manner ia which the
NrgYors Central f. conducted cannot be- written ordc c1ed
you sve 70 live head 1sers where the great rpp
Dean Richmond who c tie dirty work Of tie roil reides
/, have ny just conception OF
F,ee Tos l,ne hls carried the stlis u New York foi
lie Bogus Democracy. Prom a We can learn the lin, Is mol
if distant whoa the Poop will assemble in Convention au-
demand rso.a Is sasa bs im2''sl upon hl' Ioaa h'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-19

os bis first term he 10 pitched upon for Con-
troer. with good prospect of election. But
wly should he, q lawyer and jurist by profess
sion, resign the bench for the keeping of ac-
counts The ControllerShip does not pay
anv better than the Judgeship unless by extras:
what is the inducemcnt to change VIII some
one explain
1t is reported that Fernando appoints George
c. Genet Corporation Counsel. We don't
know about that.