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"EvER OF THEE. "A sad story is con-
ncctcl with the name of the writer Of the
beautiful song Ever ofThec," which has
been sung and admired by so many in this
country and Europe:
Foley Hall was gentleman by birth
and education. Wealthy in his own right,
with large expectations. he led needless
lte--not choosing his associates, but al
lowing himself to be drawn into the society
of the vicious. His property soon disap-
reared and he Was left without resources
sufficient to buy his daily bread. His
musical talents had been lightly cultivated
but as ne never needed them, he scarcely
knew to what dc,-rc they could be avail
able In his distress. however. he wrote
his charming song Ever of Thee 4
London publisher gave him one hundred
dollars for it; but that amount, with such
a spenIthritt, would not last lon-. He
wrote other songs, but the money not com
ing as fast as he wished, ina weak moment
he forged the name Of the publisher. and
although every effort was made (evcn by
the publishcr) to save him. it was all ofno
use and poor Foley went to Ncwgatc, and
died brokcn-hcartel before his trial came
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-13

nay Du Chaillu describes the costumes
of the court of an African king as follows +:
"The king wore dress coat-and nothing
else; his first minister wore ashirt with
out slcevesAand nothing else; his second
minister wore ncck,ic-and nothinge else ;
the third was adorned with hat-and
nothing else; but the queen varied the
fashion by wearing all umbrella--ard
nothing else" ...t .-.. ...... ..5&
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DID NOT WANT TO MAnRy.--V3e heard

DID NOT WANT TO MAnnY.-V.e heard
good joke on resident of Dog Creek
the other day: The party referred to is
bachelor and lives on the the wagon road.
A few days ago an emigrant wagon from
Oregon came along and camped near our
friends place. The head OF the family
soon made himself scqusinted with tho
proprietor OF the premises, and asked him
why he didn't get woman to keep house
for him. The answer was that he intend
ed to marry just as soon as q woman who
is willing to enter into the bonds Of rnatri-
mony could be found. The Oregonian re-
marked that he could find him a partner if
he would take her. The bachelor said
that was right into his hand, and the emi-
grant invited him 70 yrsmp. fhe Ore.
gonian called up bouncing danscl of
about twenty years, and informed her that
the gentleman accompanying him was con
the marry" and willing to- take her for
better or for worse. The damsel, delight
ed with the prospect advanced, and seized
our friend By the hand, assured him that
she was glad to meet him, and was ready
W mai az 'hc uiop VI H"t, WHiic tuc
old lady fastened up and congratulated
her darter" on hergood luck. Surprised
and alarmed ut the serious turn matters
had taken, our friends. who is constitution
ally opposed to the institution Of matri-
mony. enieavored to explain by saying he
was only joking and did not want to marry
At this tho Greg onian became highly iu-.
dignaut. and the would-be bride requested
her father to take his rife and drop the
varmnt in his tracks" At this affection
ate suggestion the bachelor left for his
fortificutions, the last thing he heard be-
ing the voice of the old lady consoling her
disappointed "darter' with the remark
that it was best to 'let the blk 20, as he
weren't man enough to do her any how
Shasta Courier.
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- The Humboldt Rcgi,ter SAYS that il

u The Humboldt RcgIfer says that Il
the bitter rivalry between then the Central
and Union Pacific railroad companies con,
tnues to widen and deepen, aud finally IT,
suits in the building of two roads, instead
of one, across the continent, the people
will have great cause to be thankful, as
competition is what they want, above all
else. II the Union Pacific attempts to
pass the Central Pacific with an indepcn-
dent line, the Central Pacific will find the
means Of sei.prcservation in an iadcpcn-
dent line by way ofSt Louis.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-13

TNHE undersigned, Administrator of the es
Il. tate Of W. b. William, deceased, Iate Of
Pierce county, W. T., herehygves notice to ali
persons indebted to said estate to come forward
and make payment, and all persons having de-
mends against the same must present the same
10 hin, with the proper vouchers, within ono
year from date, st bis Office in Steilacoom, or
they will be forever barred.
sa s. McCAW. Administrator.
Sicilacoom, Feb. -, 1859. ll:w4
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~ An Englishman proposes to over
come monitors with vessels that are armed
with fire engines, which will throw water
into the portfolios and wet the powder. aud
into the smoke-stack and put out the ires,.
when the g intrepid tars" will board the
helpless log" and take it into port. He
proposes thus to "put an end to maritime
warfare"
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~ The Government has fully organ
lied as United States territory, belonging
to the citizens of the United States, the
Seriona Island in the caribbean Sea-. Ne
gotiatians for their purchase have been con-
cludcd by citizens Of New York.
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CuEERrULNEss.-Don't be afraid Of a
little fun at home. Don't shut up your
houses lest the sun shall fade your carpets
and your hearts, lest a hearty laugh should
shake down the mus,y cobwebs there
lfyou want to ruin your sons, let them
think that all mirth and social enjoyment
must be left on the Threshold when they
come home at night. Young people must
have fun and relaxation somewhere. If
they do not have it at their own hearth
stones, it will be sought in other and less
profitable places. Therefore, let the fire
burn brightly at night, and make the home
ever delightful with all those little arts
that parents 50 perfectly understand. DO
no. repress the buoyant spirits Of your
children half an hours morriment around
the lamp and freight Of home, blots out
the remembrance Of many care and an
noyance during the day, andi, the bestsafc-
guard they can take with them into the
world is the unseen influence of bright
little domestic scene. rH
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Hy- A littlo girl was lately reproved for
playing out or door with the boys, and in
formed that being seven years old, she was
too large for that now "Why, grandma" !"
said she, "the bigger we grow, the better
VIC like EN-" ea ea'.tf r a9 s.E 'aa
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~ Tho experiment Of tanning hides
with the bark Of dogs proves proiitless
The theory sounds we'll, but practically is
q failure ..sT. fsfsN
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e% Welding iron by pressure instead
OF hammering, is new discovery which is
said to be attended with the mos, satisfac.
tory results. -... ......
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EV IF you would enjoy your meals, be
good natured An angry man cannot tell
whether he is eating boiled cabbagc or
stcwcd umbrellas. s as..si-.I est ss
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~ Once when Father Taylor, in preach
ing to his audience Of seamen, found him
self entanglcd suddenly in thicket Of ac
cumulated clauses, he extricated himself
by cxclaiming, Il have lost track, Of the
nominative to my verb, but, my brethren,
one thing I know-I am bound for the
kingdom of heaven" That was oratory
superior to rhetoric. Il was getting
the wine Of eloqusnce by crushing the
grapes Of style. lt .,.eposs 8llhss
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" If every man would do unto others
as he would have others to do unto him,
there would be no necessity for laws or
government.
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1~ Guard against reading too much or
too rapidly. Read rather with attention ;
lay the book often down; Impress on your
mind what you have read and reflect upon
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-13

b1r No man can tell whether he is rich
or poor by turning to his ledger Itis the
heart that makes the man rich. He is rich
or poor according to what heis, not accord
ing to what he has ..
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~ John Scott, Radical, has been elect
tod to succeed Buokalcw in the United
States Senate from Pennsylvania.
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Economical Washburne.

Mr.. Washburne of Illinois, on the 9th
of January declared that if the constitu-
ents of. members could know of their ex-
travagance, he believed they would come
down and run them into the Potomac.
[Laughter.1 What are the figures Of the
expenses Of the House? He would tell
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-13

n% IF there is any person to whom you
feel dislike, that is the person of whom
you ought ncvc. to speak.
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The EFFECT OF THE PRoHIBlToRY
SYsTEM.-Opium-eating in Maine is be-
coming so common (says an cxchangel that
it attracts serious attention. The Maine
Liquor Law cuts of the use of one stimu-
liant, it seems, only to make general the
use of another and much worse one.
Excessive drinking every rational mind
must deplore as a great public and private
evil, but to prohibit all men from drinking
because some will drink too much. is about
as wise as would he intcrdicting a sea
bathing, because some indiscrcet bathcrs
get drowned. Some of the most inord'n-
ate drinkers Gin secreD that we have known
in our life time have been men who, in
public, were the most violent champions
of prohibition. The most honest and suc-
cessful advocate, Of temperance We have
ever encountered per contra, have been
gentlemen who relied on moral suasion to
put down taste for stimulants. Sump-
tuary laws never did aud never will sue
ccel especially with tree people. They
will drink from sheer obstinacy, if forbid.
den to do it, and, as in Maine, it debarred
from getting drink they will crafty re-
bellious spirit by rcsoriing to opium. Why
will not the real friends Of temperance
look these facts fairly in the face!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-13

n0r The New York Tribune says there
are more agricultural implements in the
new State Of Iowa than in Germany. Spain,
Italy, Turkey, Russia. Africa and Asia. :
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-13

THE LOST FOUND.-Early last evening
the loungers in a certain saloon not thous-
and miles from Clay street where the re-
cipients of treat seldom vouchsafed them
by the proprietors. Business was unusu.
ally sctiye--thc tables were surrounded
by card-players, and the vacant rests in the
bottlc-rack gave ample evidence ofa large
amount ofliquor under discussion. Mirth'
and conyiviality were in full blsst and Bac--
chus reigned supreme. Suddenly well.
dressed comely female entered the door
and advanced to the center Of the room.
Calmly surveying the scene for moment,
she singled out the active barkceper, when
the following conversation ensucd:
l.ady-ls Mr.. B here? ~
Baraeeper-Well. Madame, I-I-that
Lady Gin a loud voice)-Is Mr.. B
here
This last query attracts the attention Of
B., who is at the back counter.
shaking" for drinks and has hitherto had
his mind preoccupied. Slightly turning
his head, he remarks to his opponent,
"Thrcc skies; I'll bet Mrs. B-w
Lady-Mr. B" t-''""
The recognition was mutual, and the dis
comhture Of one and the anger of the other
were plainly depicted on their countenan-
ccs. In vain B. expostulated; Mrs.
B would listen to no excuses; and fin
ally, maddeucd beyond endurance, she be-
laborcd him with her umbrella. The last
seen of this aimiable couple, B-was
hurrying homeward, closely followed by
the rrate female, who was using her UNI
brclla on his back with will. d. IN tsf-t
Mornl-Never desert your family for :
liquor ssloon.--S. r. Bulletin, FEB. 12M.
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died or the flag Of our country floats. |
would respect the rights of all nations,
demanding equal respect for our own. If
others depart from their rule in their deal
ings with us, We may be compelled to fol-
low their prccedents.
The proper treatment of the original
occupants Of this land, the Indians, are de-
serving of care will favor any course
towards them which tends to their civili-
2alion, christianizing, and ultimate citizen
ship.
The question Of suffrage is one which is
likely to agitate the public 50 long as por-
ton of the citizens Of the country are ex-
cludcd from its privileges in any State.
1t seems to me very desirable that this
question should be settled. ! entertain
the hope and express the desire that it may
be by the ratification Of the Fifteenth
amendment to the Constitution.
In conclusion, | ask the patience and
forbcarancc OF one towards another, through
out the land and determined effort on the
part Of every citizen to do his share to-
wards ccmcntinga happy Union. and AJAX
the prayers Of the nation to Almighty God
in behalf of this cousummaton.
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~ He who has not forgiven an enemy
has never tasted one Of the sublime enjoy.
ments of life.
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10y virtue of two executions issued out or
- the United States District Court OF Pierce
county, Sd judicial District Of Washington
Territory, aud to me directed and delivered,
have levied upon, seized and taken into execu-
tun, and will sell as the law directs, on
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-01-09

PHYsIC1ANs wonder at the extraordinary nowor =,
i iMADWAI'S RENovATING RESOLVENT in curing
sne WORST iorms of Scrofulous. Syphiloid Chronie
Skln Diseases, and its marvellous uower in resolvino
cacuious concrctions, aordng immediate relief and
consequent cure Of Diseases OF the Kidney Bladder
,ter - Lungs pancreas, spleen. It's rapid influence
~ ~ .Ae cure OF DIABETES, Incontncnce or scanty fur
Do' aibuminous, cloudy urine; Its almost instant ef
ncaey IN stopping itching and painful dscharga ~
frn } "nI 1t rvs lower in curing discharges
URINE, and other unhealthy and weakeniny dis
GGn9arges;Land inquire wherein the SARSAPARIL.
Liam used in the Renovatlng Kesolyent ditfnrs tro
ordinary SdrSapariuas Sars .parillian is the oniu
principle In Sarsaparilla that possesses curot,r,
Properttes all other parts the root are inert and
n USELESS; One ounce OF the extract obtained under
". nauway new process for extracting the curative
ProPertles from vegetable substances contains moro
OF tue true principle OF than twenty bounds ~
the ordinary roots '' poue Va
SARSAPARILLIAN as o,aty me of the inoroaion.s
tbat forms this truly wonderful medicine: and # is
IN me only compensating remedy that communicates
ties through tho BLOOD, SWEAT URINE ond
other secretons securing Harmonious t,1nctionai
ten % M eHery aepraved organ and gland in sys-
make 1t pure. II the Lungs are ulcerated an, sora
secreting thick phlcgm and prlrecpt matter tho
hesolvent will loosen th,s deposit and repair tho
Wasung lung with sound and healthy material +,
the Skin is covered with pmLles spots nustnee
sores ulcers. &c, the Rosoivent will ouicky rcnovs
these annoyances. If mercury is deposited IN the
ZONES and has accumulated IN tie system tho Re-
solvent will drive it If the Throat or Broncha1
Glands are liberated. the Eesovcnt Will curo these
signs OF all early waste. Direct remedies possess
increase the functional secretions OF on. oroon hy,
suspendIng the constituent sccrctions OF others.
nence. a compensatng remedy like the Resolvent is
INC only means OF permanent cure
BEAR IN MIMI THAT EVERY DROP OF RTOOn
lmpregnated with the Resovent and absorbed 10
supply suppl tne waste OF the BODY, will make pure sound
taken commences its work or purihcation and in
creas'ng the appetite and feSk
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-01-09
THE SOUTH IN WALZ-STR EEy,
How OEs c-S1;s - zsooG tine RIoney-Rm~s ar
New Xork-The Sudden Rage for
Southern Investments-True Policy or
the Nevvspnpers.of the South.

A New York letter (January o to the An.
gusta Chronicle, evidently written by some one
who knows whereof he writes, gives us the
following gratifying intelligence:
The South is at preaent plsyiHs tha4,z-;,;, +,
Wall-street. In the first place, the heavy drain
OF gold AMI greenbacks called for by the crops
has, in conjunction with the s:ncE sa rch!:...
operations that have been so rife Of late. made
money very tight-so much so, indeed. that
what is called ''drug" paper, or You NAV. per-
haps, better understand It as s'gilt-edge.H has.
on several occasions, gone begging. The
banks being heavily drawn on, have been nm
der a. pressure to meet their statements il
good form, and so, with the banks tight and
the best paper very heavy, you can Judge
% least one branch Of the monetary excite
ynent the South has, OF late, created the
~, inasmuch as the stock-gamblirg operas,
tions, which have heretofore made money
tight, have, on this occasion, been or very
secondary importance indeed. The NEXT ole-
ment Of interest presented by the Goutl, Ii In
ths nature Of investment. the admirable oppor-
tunitieg there presented becoming now pretty
generally known, and receiving wide attention.
Something very like Jilr0rs pfeveila upon the
subject, and one account puts tbs amount ilair.
" going Sonthward for investment, chiefiy il
land, at Sd QQ0, GOO. A more moderate estimate
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-01-09
Markets by Telegraph.
FoRE1aN MARKErs.

FOREIGN MARKETS.
LONDON, January 8-Noon-c 92X; bonds
quiet at 75
LIVERPOOL, january S-Noon.-- Cotton quiet.
Sales 10 900 bales. Sales Of the week $4,000 bales:
exports 10000; speculation $4,000. Stock $50. 900
bales. including $4,000 bales American. Corn, old
37s 3d. new, 35s Cd. Others unchanged.
Two P. M.-Gotton unchanged. Stock ahoat
2sS.o bales. American 1900 bales Pork Arm.
Bacon Sos Cd. Lard Ills. Naval stores firm. Tallow
Ats.
Evening-Cotton closed Armer Uplands on the
spot and afloat lid; Orleans 1lHd Sales l2. .Ooe
bales.
PARIS, January 8.-The bullion in the Bank of
France has decreased 20. .5CO, ,O0Of
HAvRE January 8.-Cotton unchanged
DOMESTIC MARKETS.
New YORK, January s-Noon Stocks strong and
upward. Money easier at T. Exchange OK. Gold
34T. eos 1919. Cotton firm at 271s cents.
Evening.-Cotton 1c better; Lsales 10000 bales at
28c. Flour, low grades steady; others dull and
dropping. Wheat and corn dull. Oats heavy, Pork
frmer at $40 5oa29 62N. Lard stealy steam 19,sa
191. Whiskey steady at 81. Turpentine lower at
49ha6Oh. Rosin quiet ct 80 5Oas SO. Freights
firm; cotton by steam 5-16a2sd. Governments closed
stronger; cas- 12K Money easier ut 7. Gold active,
closing strong. Sterling 9H.
A4AAAAMoSAGs 0@Auary o-COItOu urm at ~. Flour
favors buyers. Wheat Arm; prime to choice red
81 26. Germ dull; white s5a9O; yellow s8a02. Oats
dull at 65a70. Pork active at $50 Bacon active:
shoulders 1414a14%. Lard firm at 19>Sa20.
ST. LOUIS, January S-Whiskey 9716 Pork dull
choice held at $50. Bacon firm; shoulders IA; clear
sides 49,
WILMINGTON, January 6--Spirs turpentlne quiet
at 46M. Rosin-strained to No. / $2a3 co. Turpen.
tine advanced cts. and quoted at 80 25s3 49, Tar
advanced &C., and quoted at 80 49, Cotton active at
25a261s, and closed at &c.
AUGUSTA, January 8.-Cotton opened quiet at 26k
but closed ective and excited holders asking 27c
sales 780; receipts 492.
SAVANNAH. January s.-Cotton opened dull and
closed active; sales 22oO bales; iidlng 27 receipts
1928
MOBILE, January 8.-Cotton opened quiet at 25c
for ddling, and closed irregular and excited at 2sc.
Receipts 1919 bales; exports 1855 bales Sales 1000
bales. Receipts of the week 1O6se. Exports to
Great Rrtta.s oe19; to ether foreign ports none;
coastwise 3623 Stock 80. 400 bales.
New ORLEAHs, January S.-Cotton receipts to.aay
6527; receipts for the week gross $685. net 25 1856
Experts to Liverpool, 15,oSe; to the continent 1864:
coastwise, 10, ,8b2 Stock 1872 4SS sales to-day $500:
sales Of the week 49, 800 Exports to-day should in
clude 1882 bales shipped TO Mobile for Liverpool.
Market excited at y advance; middling 200. Gold
1875 Sterling 46A; commercial 461aA8k: New
York sight haH discount. Sugar firm-common
9Mal0N; prime 12al; yellow clarified 14al4I. Mo.
lasses frm-common 80a81; prime 68a70; choice 72a
! rs cts.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-01-09
THE DAILY NEWS.


Sooner or later the storms shall beat
Over ny slumbers from head to feet;
Sooner or later tho winds sh all rave
In the long grass above my grave
shall not heed them where lie,
Nothing their sounds shall signify,
Nothing the headstone's fret OF ram,
Nothing to me the dark days pain.
Sooner or later tho sun shall shine
With tender warmth on that mound of mine;
Sooner or later in summer air,
Glover and violet blossom there.
shall not feel, in that deep laid rest,
The sheeted light fall over m breast,
Nor ever note In those hidden hours
Ihe wind-b.own breath OF tossing flowers
Sooner or later the stainless SHOWS
shall add their hush to my mute repos o;
Sooner o, later shall slant and SHIFT,
And heap my bed with dazzling drift,
It's touch no colder can make tho dream
Ibat recks not the sweet and sacred dread
Shrouding the city of the dead.
Sooner or later the bee shall come
And fll the noon with its golden hum:
sooner OF later, on half-poised wing,
The blue birds warble about me ring
hlng ana ch1rrup and whistle with glee;
Nothing his music shall seem to me;
None Of these beautiful things shall know
How soundly their lover sleeps below.
Sooner or later, far out in the night,
The stars above me shall wing their flight.
Sooner or later by darkling dews
Catch the white spark in the silver ooze.
Never ray shall part the gloom
That wraps me round in the kindly tomb:
Peace shall be perfect for lip and brow
Sooner or latei-O why not now?