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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-01-16
GATHERINGS BY the wAYsIDE.

--latest fashion dccrccs that wedding
cards be issued three weeks before the
event transpircs.
Horses are cheap in some parts Of
Australia, ten cents apiece being asked,
with few bidders.
Philadelphia is to import Eve hundred
dollars worth Of sparrows to fight the
measuring worm.
Canada has young lady of twenty
three who is seven feet seven inches high
and weighs $40 pounds.
The Bombay potentate. Chimmlaiee
Mahary. has married a girl Of ten years.
He paid $4,000 for his bride. ,
California proposes to hold World's
Fair in 1870, and the Pacific Railroad
agrees to carry passengers at half fare.
The ship canal across tho Isthmus Of
Darien will cost one hundred million dol
lars. New York is to supply the money.
Tho aggregate popular vote for Pres
ident, this year. is an increase Of more than
a million upon the highest total ever before
polled. 'f''e.@ "ra '..'e l7a.
The rejected Isabella intends spend
ing $4,000 in starting paper to oppose
the claims of aspirants to the Spanish
throne.
Time was when Isabella claimed Eu.
genie Ms o subject, and refused tc receive
her a. an Empress. The tables are now
The two daughters of tho late Chief
Justice Taney, are copyists in tho Depart
ment Of tho Interior, Washington, and are
very poor. ... ..r '''
Prince Louis, of Hesse, wants to bo
divorced from Queen Victoria's second
daughter, but not from the salary she
brought him. .t.,-., .. ..'
1T il the rule in Sweden to charge q
man and his wife only fare and half in
public conveyances by water and at public
representations. " "*''
William. Starke, black negro who
can neither read nor write, has been ap-
pointed postmaster at San Mariana, Din
wlddie county, Virginia sate.
"A universal alphabetical piano, on
which children can be taught instantane-
ously to read, to calculate and to play mu-
SIC, costing six francs only, is sold in Paris.
The Council of Obwald, one Of the
twenty-five Swiss Cantons, has published u
decree that any youth under eighteen
years Of age detected smoking or using
snuff shall be subject to stripes and sea-
son in prison.
Paris each year has some new toy or
invention adapted especially for New
Years gift. The article which promises
to be most 10 vogue this year is musical
chair, which commences to be mclodious
rs soon as sat upon. -
Two additional ports ofentry in Alas.
Ia have been recommended by officers of
the Revenue service. The places dcsig-
nated are Kodiac and OOnalaska. For the
purposes Of trade they possesy great ad-
vantages over Sitka, which is at present
the onlyp ofentry in that Territory
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-01-16

TIE POSTAL TELEaRArM ScnEME.-A
Washington special says: It is certain that
the question of a postal telegraph will be
vigorously pushed in Congress this winter.
The bill Of +. b. Washburnc, tfow in the
Postofice Committee of tho House, pro-.
vides for the building Of new telegraph
lines by tho Government. He says he has
no particular partiality for this measure,
and is entirely ready to cooperate in urg-
ing the adoption Of the other bill looking
to contracts with existing lines, which
Gardner Hubbard il now advocating be-
fore the Western Boards Of Trade, if it
shall be found on further consideration
that this has more friends than his bill.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-01-16
Advantages Of Crying.

A French physician is out with long
dissertation on the advantage Of groaning'
and crying in general, and especially dur
ing surgical operations. IIc contends chat
groaning and crying arc two grand opera
tions by which nature allays anguish that
those patients who give way to their natur-
al feelings, more speedily recover from op-
crations than those who suppose it unwor-
thy a man to bctray suchsymptoms Of cow
srdice as to groan or cry.
He tells Of a man who reduced his pulse
from one hundred and twenty-six to sixty
in the course Of two hours by giving full
vent to his emotions. If people are at ali
unhappy about anything, let them 60 into
their rooms and comfort themselves with u
loud boo-hoo, and they will feel one hun
dred per cctit. better afterwards.
In accordance with the above, the cry
ing of children should not be too greatly
discouraged. II it is systematically sup
pressed, the results may be st. Vitus dance,
epilcptic fits, or some other disease Of the
nervous system. What is natural is nearly
always useful, and nothing is more natural
thar the crying of children when anything
occurs tO give then either mental Of physi-
cal pain.
Probably most persons have experienced
the effects Of tears in relieving sorrow. 1t
is even curious how that the feelings are
allayed by the free indulgence in groahs
and sighs. Then let parents show more
indulgence to noisy children, as we'll as
other persons, and regard the eyes and the
mouth as the safety valves through which
nature discharges her surplus steam.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-01-16

One square, one insertion. n.................$3 oo
Each additional insertion aluminium. ! w
Business cards, per quarter ................ . W
nrAlibcral deduction will be made in favor OF
those who advertise four squares, or upwards, oy
the year.
urLcsal notices will he charged to the attor-
oy or officer authorizngthcir insertion.
nF Advertisements sent from distance, and
transien. notices.must be accompanied ny inc cash
n Notices Of births, marriages and deaths in
serted free of charge. ,-.
NJ Obituary notices, or "poctry" appended to
marriages or Deaths will be charged onc-haf our
transient advertising rates. We will not hereaHer
dcviatc from this rule.
IT. All communications, whether on business
or for publication, must be addressed to the eoi-
tor of the WAsuINGToN STANDARD.
1T Blanks, bill-heads, cards, bills Of fare, pos
ters, programmes, circulars, catalogues, pamphlets
etc., executed at reasonable rates.
OFFICE-Corncr of Second and Washington
Streets near the steamboat landing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-01-16

S@A clergyman called on . poor parish
ioncr, whom he found bitterly hmenting
the loss Of nm only. son, a boy about four
or FIVE years DID, In the hope Of consoiing
the afflicted mother, he remarked 10 her
that ''ouc so young could not have commit
ted any very grievious sin, and that no
doubt the child had gone to Heaven"
"Ah! SIT" said the impls-hearted crea-
turc, "but Tommy was so shy-and they
are all strangers there"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-01-16

STRIKING A BARoAIN.-Aubcry. in his
manuscript collections, relates that in sew.
eral parts Of England, when two persons are
driving bargain, one holds out his right
hand, and says, "Striko me;" and If the
other strikes, the bargain holds; whence
the phrase "Strikiug a bargain" The
practice is retained in the custom Of "done"
to a wager offered, at the same time strik-
ing the hand Of the wagcrer.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-01-16

~ Mcnard, the negro member elected
from Louisiana, is still knocking at the
doorof Congress for admission. The Rad
icals are quite willing to let their "eolored
brother" in, but the provision of the Con-
stitution which requires Representative
to have been seven years citizen of tho
United States" stands in tho way. Most
persons will think it strange that Radical
Congress hcsitates to disregard the Consti-
tuition when the negro is to be benefited.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-01-16

VEroEs.-Col. Benton was . bitter OPP
pouent of bill for subsidising tho Collins
limo Of steamships, which was finally vetoed
by President Pierce. As tho Secretary Of
tho latter announced the veto to the House,
Of which Benton was, a member, Old Bull
iott started up took him by both hands en-
claiming: TELL the President l thank him,
sir; tell him thank him heartily! And,
sir, tell him that if ! we're President offhe
United States, I be dansned To- If ]
wonldu't keep blank vetoes at my side to
check these Infamous corruptions Of Con-
gress" Wa.ao
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-01-16
Of tho 10 600 .O0(, scres of kSd

~ OF the 1000, 900 Ssres Of land ID
tho State Of South Carolina, only oae-
fourth is under cultivation. The remain:
der, some II SOC, 900, is mainly inprimevaf
forests. Fullyhalf Of the IA, ,6O0, 600, now
under quasi cultivation, is for sale,-soms
Of il even Is low a. d anacre, and ranging
from that up to $40. Good farms have
sold, within the year, Al low - - "a acre,
and in certain cases even below that.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-01-16

SOOTHING SYRUP.-Elixabcth Cady
Stanton, in late number Of the Revelations,
concludes very sensible talk about babies
a. follows: u fs
"If babies arc regularly fed, bathed and
comfortably dressed, and in pure atmos-
pherc, they will be quiet and healthy. The
ignorance of women on these subjects is
truly lamcntablc. We have seen children
q year old that never tasted water, when
they should have had it half dozen times
a day from the hour of their birth. We
have heard fathers who worked hard all
day complain bitterly Of being disturbed at
night by crying children, henoc the com.
mon use of Mrs. Winslow soothing syrup,
which only tends to increase the irritable
condition of the nervous system, and per-
manently weaken the brain. Young moth.
ers no doubt imagine that this Mrs. Win.
slow is some experienced, humane old lady,
who loves little children, knows just how
to soothc them to sleep and pilot them
through all the pitfalls Of infancy, whom ID
fact this abominable syrup is compounded
by some ignorant man, in whiskcrs, broad
cloth aud boots, who lives and fattens on his
ill.gottcn gains, whilc babies are sent by
the hundreds to untimoly graves or made
idiots and lunatics for life" uf d' t.T
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-01-16

- Wisconsin, it is asserted by the
journals Of that State, has larger popala-
tion Of foreign born inhabitants than any
other State. OF the naturalised citissna,
tho Germans are the most numerous, the
Irish next, and the Norwegians third In
point Of numbers. There are also great
many English. Dutch, wclch, Bclgisns,
Scotch and Bohemiaus.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-01-16

tE.There's our Jeremiah" said MI.
Shelton. che went of to make living by
his wits. " "well, did hesuccced :" inqudr.
cd his friend.
"No," said the old man with asigh, and
significantly tapping his head, "he failed
for want of capital"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-01-16

THE VALUE OF ADvERTIsING.--The
New York Iribsse has the following upon
the value of advertising, aud every prscti.
cal business man will confirm what it says
from the present state Of business: tt
Prudence and economy, Of course, are
the two great lessons to be learned but
there is one part. Of these lessons which in
dull times, is very liable to be forgotten
BE sure Of one thing: whatever you have
to soil, therc are many people ready to buy
even in tho most depressed season. Find
them out; show them your wares; per-
suade them to buy Of you rather than an,
other-when buyers are reluctant, sellers
must be active. 1t il neither cheap moi
sensible to sit behind your counter and
wait for the hustle Of trade to revive. Whom
business Is dull, that is the very timewhen
you most noed to advertise; aud in the 500
oud place, that is when people devote most
time to reading the newspapers, and when
your advertisement, consequently, is gcncr.
alIy most seen. 4 fcw dollars thus invcs.
tod will do moro to revive sluggard busi-
ness than anything else iu the world. .fG
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-01-16

TEMpERrNa OF HARDENED 6rEEf.--
the following is from Landrin's new trea.
ties on steel: "The colors during the tenn.
pering, arc sure guide for the workman,
of the degree Of hardness or tcnacity nc dc.
sires to obtain. Dark blue indicates a
great tcnacity, straw yellow produce:
greater hardness, and Is the temperine
shade for raxors. Distouries, lancots, pen.
knives, some scissors and. blades requiring
body are rcheatcd to- full yellow. The
strong blades for table knives and garden
ing tools arc tempered to brown or pur.
pie brown Purple is the proper color fol-
large shears. Violet and dark blue are
for springs; with violet color, the spring
will be very elastic but BRITTLE, blue
shade will make it very resisting, 1t il
very difficult to broak a spring rcheated
to the color of water; but its elasticity is
great deal lesscned.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-01-16

D0r A notorious miser, having heard a
very eloquent charity sermon, exclaimed
"This sermon strongly proves the neces-
sity Of aims. have almost mind to turn
bcggar"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-01-16

~ A little girl wanted to say that she
had fan, but had forgotten what is was
called; so she described it as ga thing to
brush the warm of Of you with"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-01-16

p~ The Hanlons have introduced the
Partisan novelty Of vclocipcdcs upon the
American stage.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-01-16
Put Him Through.

Not.long ago brace Of lovers from the
interior entered an uptown photograph
saloon, and wanted their pictures taken.
The lady gave precedence to her swain,
who, she said, chad to be tuck fust and
real natural"
lie brushed up his hair, gave his neck.
tic a twist or two, asked his girl if his col
lar was o. X, and placed himself in the
operators chair, where he assumed the
physiognomical characteristics Of poor
mortal in the dentists hands, and about to
part with one ofhis teeth.
"Now, look purity" begged tho lady,
casting one of her languishing faces.
The picture was taken. When pro-
duccd, it reminded the girl, as she expressed
it, "just how Josh looked when he got
over the mcasles;' and as this was not an
era in her lovers history particularly
worthy of commcmoration, she Insisted
that "hc should stand again"
lie obcycd, and she attended him to tho
chair.
"Josh," said she, "just luke kinder
smiling. and kinder don't"
The poor fellow tried to follow the in
definite injunction.
"La." said she, "you look all puckcred
up"
One direction followed another, but with
little success. At last, growing impatient
and desperate, she resolved to try an expcr-
imcnt which she considered nfallible, and
exclaimed:
"Don't kccr if there is folks around"
She enjoined the operator to stand ready
at the camera. She then sat in her fel-
lows lap and throwing her arms around his
neck, managed to cast a shower Of faxcn
ringlcts as screen between the artist and
the proceedings, which were betrayed by
sounds which revealed what was taking
place. When the billing and cooling had
lasted long enough to produce the desired
effect, the cunning girl lcapcd from Josh's
lap, clarped her hands, and cried to the
astonishcd artist:
"Nowyouvc got him; put him through"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-01-16

~ Ten of Brigham Young's wives are
named Amy. Brigham's great weakness
is polygamy.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-01-16

% Still waters run deep.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-02-01
FUNERAL OF The LATE COL. j. II.
A

FUNERAL OF HI LATE COL. J. n.
MCMAHON.
The funeral of tine late Col. J. b.
MCMAHON, yesterday, was one Of the
most largely attended hat ever took
place In Memphis. Those Of the late
Gov. JONES and Bishop OTEY excepted,
it was the largest and most imposing
that W. remember in our city. Every
class was represented. Cd and young
citizens, rich and poor, were in attend
ance every shade of political faith was
represented, and every religious creed.
The first members of the bar and bench
ministers Of various religious denomina-
tioDs; merchants, business men and
mechanics, and nearly ali the members
Of the city press we're present, to testify
their esteem for one who, 10 life,
had by pen and speech accom-
pIished so much for Memphis. st.
Peters was crowded by the first and
principal ladies Of the city, and the i'm
imposing services Of the Catholic
church heightened q scene that
seldom meets the eye in any city
OF the country. The sermon Of the
officiating priest REV. Father KEEL
ley was chaste, eloquent and spprOprl-
ate, and met a hearty response from
every one OF the large congregation.
The streets through which the cortege
passed were crowded by citizens to a de-
gree eve before witnessed on any sim
liar occasion. In fact, every way was
Availed ef by the people Of Memphis TO
testify their respect for the memory Of
one who had watched and worked for
the young city, and carefully nurssd it
in the years Of adolescence and growth.
IN doing thus much, our citizens have
done well. They might do more, and
plant above his ashes an enduring mon
nment, g mute bat eloquent reminder Of
what Col. MCMAHON was and what their
affection for him is.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-02-01
By Telegraph.
NEW r

NEW YORK, January 3l.-It Is re.
ported a letter has been received in
Washington from Collector Smythe az.
thorizlng the withdrawal of his name
for confirmation as Minister TO Russia.
Gov. Hawley has written a letter to
the Republican State COMMITTEES, with
drawing his MANS as candidate for Con-
gress from the Fret District.
A Henry Thomas, GIidS g. King, yes
terday stole q package Of money c0n-
tanning Sl365 from the counter Of the
Chatham National Bank, but was seized
and the money recovered. He was COM
mittei for trial.
A mysterious attempt at murder was
made in William burg last night. A
person named Orwand visited the resi-
dence OF Beacon White, in Second street,
and, for unknown reasons, attempted
bis life with a razor or bowie knife.
Whites head was terribly cut, but be
escaped with kis life and warned the po-
lice, who are in search of the would-be
murderer.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-02-01

1T Is PROPOSED to sf1lct the colored
citizens Of the State with 8 poll tax.
This is q step In the right direction, If
only 1t be made sufficiently high to ex-
elude It's possible payment, for any great
number, by official aspirants. Such a
constitutional enactment would, to a
great extent save US Of Memphis from
foundations Of the negro voting element,
such as at the recent elections came over
from Arkansas and up from Mississippi,
to help their Radical brethren. II this
poll tax is put at $40 per head it will
prove the most salutary a the
present Legislature has attempted during
Its existence, and will go far to cure the
body polite Of many of the evils grow
ing out Of negro franchise. But these
very reasons, we apprehend, will prevent
any farther steps being taken in the
matter by the Legislature.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-02-01

The proposed amendment to the
State Constitution, providing that far
Their amendments Of that instrument be
acted upon only every six years, Is un-
~qusstionsbly a measured Of r sdicsl mean
ness, looking TO the postponement Of the
mooted Acknowledgement of the intelli.
gence and worth Of the State. Those
who are wise in such matters say that
there lie every likelihood Of It's passage in
both houses but that il will receive the
required two-thirds vote Of the people is
sRother thing. The Democracy and
those Conservative Republicans who
have expressed themselves favorable to
The enfranchisement Of the citizens who
are disfranchised should make this q test
question, and decide it In such a way Sc
10 prove to the Radical minority that
they cannot longer expect to rule the
State to Its ruin. The next thing we
expect to hear Of is that tbs property Of
disfranchised citizens is to be divided
among the thieves who pocketed the
school fund. How long, o Lord, how
long
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-02-01
AEMPIEES APPEAL
MONDAY MORNING. FEB. 1. 1855
THE WEEKLY APPEAL.

We desire to impress upon the meT
chants of Memphis that they cannot more
ssOrthay compliment their customers than
By sending them copies Of the mammoth
WEEKLY APPEAL, containing all the
nesDs Of the tOeek from every part Of the
world, a weekly summary Of the Mem.
phis markets, t~elegrdphic neUs, local
asus and editorials. The issue for this
susek is no1 ready, and may be had al
the c~ouuthpg-roOn1, IN wrappers ready for
mailing, at FIVE CENTS E COPY.
The friends Of the APPEAL are re-
minded that the subscription price Of the
WEEKLY has been reduced from 81 to
g. so psr cnnum at which rate it ts one
Of the cheapest papers Published in the
United States.
Advertisers are also reminded that the
constantly increasing circulation Of the
WEEKLY APPEAL, makes Il as Uatta.
be an advertising medium as a be
found in the Southwest. Only a limited
number Of advertisements taken, and at
special rates.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-02-01
FOREIGN.

PARIS, January 81 The Russian Gov
eminent, through its Minister at Athens,
urges Greece TO ecceds 70 the proposition
of the Conference OF Pals. L is ru.
mored here to-day that the Greek Gov
eminent has yielded and will sign the
protocol.
MADRID, January 3l.-Monosigneur
! Frsuche, the Pope's Nuncio, is about to
withdraw from Madrid. Ali the foreign
ministers In this city, with the exception
Of he representative CT Russia, have
protested against the insults offered to
the Nuncio.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-02-01

The Secretary Of State again denies
that there are any negotiations now 60
ing on for the purchase Of Cuba. It ap-
pears that come six or eight months ago
overtures were even made, through our
Minister, TO the Spanish Government,
relative to a purchase of that island.
The Spanish Government declined to
entertain the proposition, since which
time u Government has not renewed
the overtures. The idea Of those IN an
thority here is, that If the revolutiopists
IN Cuba succeed, from Information a.
possession Of the Government, n q ha.
lieved that they will speedily ask to be
annexed to the United States. Thu
policy of q government Is to avail
eyen'a
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-02-01
ST. LOUIS.

ST.. LOUIS, January SI.-At a meeting
of the Woman Suffrage Association, yes
terday, = statement from the city Asses
sor was resd, to the effect that there are
over 1900 tax paying ladies in this city,
representing property assessed at four
teen and 8 half million dollars. A letter
was read from Rev. Dr.. Posby, ex-
pressing great fears for the sue
cess of its noble efforts now
making TO obtain the ballot for
woman, on account Of tendencies which
he says are manifesting themselves IN
certain sections of the country among
leaders in the movement, to place the
movement IN antsgOnism 70 Christ and
the Christian religion. Speeches were
made by several ladies, strongly sdvo-
eating female suffrage.