Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-03-26
SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH 26, 1864.
Settlement of the Claims OF the Puget
Sound Agricultural Company.

Sound Agricultural Company.
The citizens of Washington Territory and
more especially those residing in Pierce and
Lewis counties, will be glad to learn that
treaty. has Just been made with the govern
mcnt of Great Britain for cxtingiishing the
title to all the lands in the Territory claimed
by that company, thus placing them in the
same relation with other public lands. The
treaty. STIMULATES that commissioners shall be
appointed by the respective governments to
appraise the damage due the company, and IT
they fail to agree, the matter is to be referred
to the King of Italy as the final arbitrator
This matter had been urged upon the atten-
ton of former Administrations, but without
securing any definite action The special at
tention of the President was called to the
subject last winter, by our Delegate (Col.
Walace) aud the Surveyor General then III
Washington. and he gave them assurances
that the matter should BE- put in way for
final settlement at an early day, ard well has
he redeemed his promise. A year or more
may be required before the matter meets with
fiual disposition, but the basis OF settlement
being agreed upon, the settlers may rest Sc
cure i'll their possessions and proceed to make
permanent improvements without fear of being
disturbed by the company tho Government.
President Lincolns sympathics are strongly
with the laboring classes and the pioneer set
tiers on this coast, which will account for his
readiness to listen to their grievances. Not
withstanding the load of cares and RESPONSE
bities resting upon him incident TO the war
and the unsettled nature Of our foreign rela-
lions at that time he listened attentively to
the condition of matters in our Territory and
entered into an investigation of the merits OF
the conflicts occurring between the company
and our citizens with great interest, and we
venture to assert that he has better under
standing of the merits of the controversy than
have nine.tenths of our citizens, who are per-
sonally interested.
1t is certainly very complimentary to Col.
Wallace that his suggestions and recommend
atoms have been adopted to the very letter.
We a,e certain that the results of the late
treaty confirmed by the Senate will prove sat-
isfactory to our people, if not to the company.
1t appears to be tacitly understood that about
$500 900 will be allowed for their whole
claim, which is about one fourth the price
originally demanded.
1t is not anticipated that settlement ofthe
San Juan conflict of title will be effected until
the war is closed. 1t will not, howeve, be
made tho subject of protracted negotiation,
our title being regarded by the Government
az clear and ndisputable, but We will assume
exclusive jurisdiction, and back it if necessary
by few monitors.
THE SANITARY FUND MUsEUM.-We
omitted, in our notice OF the g Curiosity
Shop" last week, to state that it was to be es-
tablished in New York City. All articles
addressed to Geo. Gibbs, Esq, New York,
and left with Wells, Fargo & Co.. will be for
warded free of expense to donors, for this
benefcent object. Many curious specimens
of carving and other astonishing handiwork
may be obtained from the Indian tribes Of our
Territory, which would be Of especial interest
in the collection. We sincerely hope our peo-
pie will aid in this important matter.
ALMOST FIRE.-The roof Of the build
ing occupied by Mr.. Il. A. Hogan. as barber
shop, was discovered to b. on fire at an early
hour on Monday morning last. BY the timely
application of few buckets of water the
flames were subdued. A warning to those
who believe that. red-hot iron won't burn
wood.
New PuDLIcAr1oNs.-We have received
copies of the AlJany Journal published at
Albany. Oregon, and the Oregon State Jour-
nal, published at Eugene City. Both papers
are thoroughly Union, and present an excel
lent mechanical appearance.
The WEATHER.-We have had stormy and
disagreeabls weather the past week. with tho
exception Of few hours of sunshine. "by
the way Of variety" Probably tho "odds
and ends" of winter.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS are indebted
to Hon. Geo. E. Cole, Delegate from this
Territory, for various public documents and
60 pies Of the Washington daily papers. -..