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LATER FROM TIE ATLANTIC STATES
PORTLAND, April 16-j p. N.

The steamer Or;aamme sails for Olym.
pia aud intermediate ports next Tuesday.
A number Of guests will accompany
Ben. Holiday on his excursion to tho
Sound.
A lady named Boydston. yesterday, gave
birth to three boys in this city, all well.
NEW YORK. April 1.-THE World
thinks the chance Of a settlement Of the
Alabama claims under Grants Administra-
ton very slender.
The Senate has ratified the 10Th amend
mcnt. Seventeen to fifteen. The Prcsi-
dent ordered Con. Reynolds to proceed to
registration for an carly election in Texas.
The same will be done probably in Virgin
ia and Mississippi.
Among the combinations to-day. were
Kennedy aud Jacobs, Associate Justices Of
Washington Territory. 49,.
1t is thought the Executive Session will
close this week.
PIrrsnuRa, April 14.-An extensive
oil refinery was burned to-day. Loss,
5000, 900. Two women and one child were
burned by the flames. 4.
MEMPHIS, April 14.-Ex-Prcsidont
johnson arrived here to-day.
Late frosts have seriously injured the
cotton crop. Much will DO replanted.
No afternoon dispatches.
SAN Francisco, April 15.-Arrived
Onwayd from Utsalady. steamer ZeafOxs
from Victoria.
Sailcd-R;ral for Port Townsend.
Shin lLarm;oa sailed for Puget Sound
April l3. ,oo
YlnarxlA CRY, April 1851 100
were realized at the Opera House for the
relief Of the Gold Hill sufferers.
Six smallpox patients arc in the hospi'
tai at Gold Hill. .l
Gold, 1921 a 1921. creenb.ok', 7s
..+G.
Nominations ard C~saArmatieus.
New YORK, April 12.-The following
nominations were sent to the Senate TO-
day: j. Lothrop Motley, Minister to Eng.
land; A. G. Curtin, Minister to Prussia
John Fay, of New York, as Minister To
| Austria; Leopold Markbryet Of Oregon, ~
Minister to Bolivia; Joseph r. Partridge
Of Maryland, to Nicaragua; VIM. A. Pile
Oh Alh1UuEj, " vouCbuoso1 Vo"S"s
Belgium John 3, Carlisle Of West Viz
GINA, 70 Stockholm; ]. r. Clay Of Louis
lana, colored, to Siberia; r. c. Kirk Of
| Ohio, to the. Argentine Confederation
Stephen A. Hurlburt, to Dogota; Silas a.
Hudson, eolorcd, Of Iowa, to Guatemala
Ebenezer D. Bassit, colored, Of Pcnnsyl'
vania, to Hayti.
The Senate met and went into cxecu-
tive session. The following arc among
,, the nominations sent to the Senate to-day
Orange Jacobs and j. K. Kennedy, aa
Associate Judges Of Washington Territory
+. H. Snow as Assessor Of Wyoming
Thomas Harlan, Collector of Wyoming
Rear Admiral Lanman, has received the
preparatory orders to take command Of the
South Atlantic Squadron.
Among rcon6rmations, are the following
Registers Of Land Office Louis Dugau,
Denver; J. b. Lyman, Helena, Montana
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SrEILAcooM. April II. 1869.


ED. STANDARD: About onc-half Of the
Republicans Of Pierce assembled at Byrd's
Mill. on the 10th inst, and | recognized q
yoodly number of Democrats there also,
who evidently turned out to enjoy the
sport, it being generally understood that
there were some refractory individuals who
did not work in Garfcldc harness. While
waiting the arrival of Empire. who failed
to make his appearance ~(causc, family
sickncss). upon which some uncharitablc
wretch intimatcl that probably he had re-
ccived a significant hint from the south
end of the Capital. there was n vast
amount of button holing, ticld-maneuvcr.
ing and farming of the county offices. by
the Garfcldc clique. Everything being
arranged. about three o'clock =. NJ, the
mass proceeded to the mill and organized.
Garfeldc strikers elected their chairman
Ga brother of Empiric) and secretary.
Thus far all easy. Garfelde stock on the
rise. On motion, the meeting postponed
the nomination Of county.oficcs. This
caused n decline in Gar6clde stock
Now came an anti arfclde upon the stand
and gave a general expose Of the machin.
| ations of Selucius and satellites. 1t was ev.
identity getting mighty hot in that old mill
about that time. judging from the way the
strikers began to sweat, who immediately
begun a guerrilla warfare OF the spokcs'
man for the anti arficldcs. who they at
tackled in front. in rear, aud at tho same
time cndcavorcd to turn his flank. but like
Frederick Of old, who was never greater
than in misfortune, he slashed about him
right and left, and gained a decided Veto
ry in this war of sharp words. Order be-
ing restored. they rallied their forces and
proceeded to ballot for delegates, the anti,
c~lccting Mr.. Clark on the first ballot
This was more than the strikers could
stand. Some sworc, others wanted &c
"votc over" the scribe thought he made q
mistake in counting the ballots. but il
would not work. The ants had out-gcn'
eraled and outvotcd them. On the second
ballot, the strikers elected ono Fred
Thompson-that was. after several had left
in disgust. Motions were now made t.
adjourn by the ants, but the chair took nc
notice of tho motions. At this, about hall
Of the meeting left for home. Tho strik'
ers remained, however, to finish the bust
ness of the convention. which was a great
triumph for MIR. Garfcldc-in q horn.
d.. r. OCCASIONAL.
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Mourn OF SNOHOMIsH.

April ~, 1869.
Ep. STANDARDS: | have been requested
by the Democratic Central Committee OF
Snohomish to enclose the following min'
utcs Of a meeting held at Ebey's house:
For delegates to Vancouver, Morris II.
Frost and Thomas +. Marks. The dele
gates were instructed that the first choice
Of the Convention was for the Hon. q. Is.
McFaddcn.
The following are a list Of the nomina-
tions forcounty Offices:
Member of Assembly, Morris II. Frost
Auditor. J. n. Lowe; Sheriff, Charles
Short; County Commissioners, Perrin
Preston. Charles Hartman, James Per-
kins; Treasurer, VIM. Romaincs; Coro-
ner, FL. Caravan, NJ. D.; Probate Judge,
Clark Ferguson; Superintendent ofPublic
Schools, Henry McClurg.
Squire Frost returned thanks to the
Convention, in an able speech, at the con-
clusion Of which lie moved that the Sccrc-
tary be instructed to forward the proceed
ings to the WASHINGTON STANDARD for
publication.
+. J. CANAvAN. VI. d., Scc'y.
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Democratic County Conventions.

The Democracy Of Pierce county, pur
suant 10 call Of the County Committee, as.
scmblcd in Mass Convention at Steilacoom
April 18th, 1869, at I O'Clock, p. NJ, and
was called to order by w. r. Downcy, Esq.
chairman Of tho County Committee.
On motion, Gen. NJ. NJ. McCurvor wa,
unanimously chosen chairman, and j. l.
Allison, Esq., Secretary.
The Chairman upon taking his seal
stated the objects Of the meeting, and the
Secretary called upon tho Democratic
voters OF the county to further the interests
Of the WASHINGTON STANDARD, the pa
per that represents tho interests Of tho
party, when several camo up and sub
scribed for tho paper. Hi pan"
'f Thercupop, on motion, without instruc
tons further than appears by the rcsolu
ton which was unanimously adopted and
hereafter appears, the following gentlemen
were unanimously elected To represent thu
Democracy Of Pierce county in the Van
couver Convention, for tho selection Of
candidate for Delegate to Congress, viz
ETA. Light, Frank Clark and Stsphsr
Judson, Esqs. 1T "M aINal Fl
On motion, the delegates present from
Pierce wcrc authorized to cast tho votes o.
absentecs, ~ we'll from Piercc county 4,
for vote ofjoint member in case Of absence
n On motion, the delegates to-day chosst
were authorized to meet with others hav
ing authority from the Democratic party
in Sd Judicial District, and nominate y,
q candidate to be supported at the coming
election for Prosecuting Attorney Of said
District. 5adm ils ~ -lrr54e u 7.4,
motion Of Frank Chrk, Esq, tn,
following resolution was unanimously
adopted, eeolr hos 2rs eHf ffsl5n4
Pc Rssnlsed, That tho candidate broughI
ont by the Democratic Territorial Oonvcn
stion, to be held At Vanoouvcr on the 22t
.inss., for Delegate to Congress, whoever h
may be, will receive the hearty and unani
.lnous supported tho Democracy of Pierc,
county. The Convention adjourned. io
,ni f Nj. NJ. McCARvER, Chr.
j. Ii. ALLISON. Sec'y. rr.
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VERY Ikea WnALE.-As strange kind
Of a fish was caught from the deck Of tho
steamer Hunt, while lying at her wharf,
last Thursday, about eight feet long and
probably forty inches in circumference at
the largest part. Numerous and divers
were the opinions to its proper classiica-
ton. Some contended that it was . mud
shark, other a porpoise, others a black-ash,
and still others that it resembles somewhat
a whale. We agree with the last, it Is very
much "likc q whale"
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Pursuant 10 notice, The Democracy Of
Lewis county, W. r., met in Mass Con.
v~ention Mt the Court House at Claquato,
OH Saturday, April 10th, 1869, ut one o.
clock r. NJ, for the purpose Of c.ccting two
delegates to The Territorial Convention to
be held at Vancouver, On tho 22d day of
April. 1869.
The meeting having hccn called 10 order,
On motion, Jas. II. Roundtrcc was elect
cd chairman and VIM. D. Mcllroy sc crcta-
ry.
After the object Of the meeting had been
stated by the honorable chairman.
The Convention resolved itself into a
committee Of the whole. and proceeded to
elect delegates to the Territorial COnvcn-
ton, rica rosc,
Whcrcupon s. A. Phillips, and j. NJ.
Mcdonald, were elected by the unanimous
vote of the Convention.
On motion, the following resolutions
were adopted:
Resolrrd. That our delegates arc hereby
instructed to present the name Of Hon.
q. Il McFadden as our first choice, and
that they shall use all fair and honorable
means to secure his nomination as Dele
gate to Congress.
Rcsolrrd, That the Secretary of this
meeting be, and is hereby authorized. to
forward a copy Of the proceedings Of this
meeting to the WASHINGTON STANDARD
for publication.
On motion. the meeting adjourned sub.
ioct to the call Of the Democratic Central
Committee for County Convention to nom-
mate County officers.
JAMES II. ROCNDTREE, Chm.
W. u. MclLROY, Secretary.
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In Union there il Strength.

The Democratic party appear to be act"'
atcd by the spiritof the above adage il" the
present contest. Recognizing the Tact
Shat to disscntions in our ranks are attrib-
utable all the defeats which the party have
suffered in the past, they profess a willing
ness to profit from the lessons OF expert
encc. This is the proper feeling, the spirit
which should animate the party in the
coming election. We have converscd with
many of the delegates to the Territorial
Convention, and they all appear to be rom
t.ollcd by the firm desire Of s"rress ofthe
y~,inc;ples to which the party yves its life
ana being. There are several prominent
candidates whose names will come before
The Convention, but We believe there are
none who will not acquicscc in the will OF
the majority and give the nominee h'S
hearty support. Many Of the delegates
have preferences, which is right and pro-
rcr. but We have yet to find one who has
not expressed a cheerful willingness to with
draw the claims of his favorite, If thereby
the harmony and the success Of the party
may be promoted. This is as it should be
All personal considerations must be sacri.
feed when they conflict with the success Of
principles. We, as an individual may
have u preference, but as u party journalist
it shall find no expression in these columns
Whoever the party in its wisdom shall SET
fit to nominate, will receive our undivided
support. -.
There arc. however, considerations, which
It is our peculiar province to urge at Thu
time, and which should engage the serious
dcliberation of the Convention. These re
late to the respective claims of different
sections Of the Territory for the nomina
ton. Courtesy, if nothing more, requires
that that the nomination should be accord
cd to the eastern or river counties, ifthcy
can center upon an available candidate
The Sound people, VIC believe, are willing
to lhecs them moro than half way upon THU
proposition.
BY all means let harmony prevail in thu
Convention. Let not disappointment place
in the hands of our enemies a weapon to-
our own destruction. Lot us enter tn
canvass with the advantages at our com
nnand. assured of success at the polls II
june next.
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~ The Register says that Seth Weldy,
a Portland lawyer, is an applicant for the
Of Associate Judge in this Terri
tory with q fair prospect Of success, having
tho support Of tho Oregon Senators.
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AN EDIToR's ExPERIENCE.-Mr. liar
ney, for ten years editor Of the Louisville
Democrat, in retiring from the editorial
chair, says: "Thc worst sin | have on nv
conscience is helping to make great men
out of very small material"
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~ We regret to learn that Capt. Finch,
from a sudden and severe illness, was una.
bic to command the Andcrson on her last
trip to Victoria. Freddy filled the post,
however, very creditably, and brought the
steamer back in her usual good time.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-04-17

NJ Attorney General Hoar decides
that President Grants revocation Of par
dons issued BY President johnson will not
stand the test flaw. i,-a .,
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ErA prominent Democrat offered the
other evening, in the presence Of Garfeldc
men 10 bet $500 against the "orator's"
election, but found no takers. Put up, or
shut nm.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-04-17

~ We expect to bc absent the coming
week, and consequently tho management
Of the paper, to a great extent, will devolve
upon another.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-04-17

PERsoNAL.-Wc have received CALI
from Capt. Swift, DR.. Robertson, Messrs'
Kuhn, Clark and Light, delegates to the
Democratic Territorial Convention, in the
past few days. They all speak confidently
Of harmonious session, which will result
in victory in the coming contest.
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Letters from tho Peopls,
STEILACOOM. April 6, 1856,

STEILACOoM, April g., 1869.
Ep. STANDARD: 1t il evident from the
tone Of the Republican papers that the cd
itors Of those dclectable sheets are coming
to grief. Prosch. in the last Tribune, after
first announcing the time for holding the
Republican Mass Meeting Of Pierce county,
makes an earnest appeal to his old loyal
friends for their assistance ia the last des-
reratc effort to regain the lost cawsc. Hear
him: If the people cannot elect Flanders'
delegates. it is to be hoped that they will
elect men who arc known to he equally
avcrsc to Flanders and Garieldc." Mr..
Prosch served AZ Secretary Of the Republi.
eau Mass Convention two years ago. ut
which time the chairman packed the dele.
CATION which was to confer with the dele.
gates from the other counties on Joint
Councilman. Tho editor of the II ibxse is
posted. and knows the grecnback value OF
Republican ncutyaks from Pierce, but makes
his bid too late.
Mr.. Garfclde has secured the influence
of a lujuacious Siwash Doctor" who is as
devoid of political honesty us the Indians
are of morality. whose friends boast of lii
managing the Republican conventions OF
Pierce. e. ho~odwinking the masscs-as
they arc not supposed to understand the
modms oprymnh by which conventions are
conducted. This empire has other emf
nens individuals associated with him in the
interest of Mr.. Garfcldc, who intend t.
control the convention to be held here on
the 10th. by any means within their pow
or. Garfcldc is the "patron saint" Of
certain individuals who have lately BY q
"grand change of base" come out Elan
dcrs men," with the evident intention OF
elccting a pseudo Flanders man in case Of
their being unable to elect an out-and-ou'
Garfelde man. Respectfully yours,
OCCASIONAL.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-04-17

sa- The Nashville bridge rapidly ap-
proaches completion. The draw is in po-
sition, and the ~planking nearly finished.
When done this Improvement will add
greatly to the beauty of the town and the
convenience of the people.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-04-17

n Mr.. Yemen has purchased the Cath
Ole Church property in this place, with
the intention of converting it into q school
house. tff.f 1I 'l-.a .f 81 p
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~ Official tenure remains uncertain.
last Saturday We announced Mr.. Evans's
appointment rs Judge; now, alas! the
door is closed against him by the announce
ment Of the confirmation Of Mcssrs. Ken
needy and Jacobs ~ District ] Judges. Then
the excuse Hiram gives for recalling Mr..
Els OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES be participate
cd in the Philadelphia Convention" As
if Hiram himself wasn't . JOHNSON man
tAen! What cold comfort this must DO 70
Tho Republicans who signed that Johsson
callea.a s,.ea u saaE, irloe t.e
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0'The Governor ofLouisiana has signed
a bill providing for schools mixing tho
children Of negroes and whites indiscrim.
inatcIy. .e~rii,tn,.r Lre tif.f- A..
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QUERY.-Why u it that the military
commandant at San Juan CONTACTS With a
British vessel to carry tho U. 8. Mails To
that post, when an American steamer Of
fered to perform the service for much lsas
than the present pay!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-04-17

SODA.-Wc observe that Mcssrs. Crosby
4 Lowe have obtained a soda fountain, b,
which the sparkling beverage is manufac
turcd in any quantity that may be desired.
and Of II much better quality than the i'm
ported article. Call aud try it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-04-17

NJ The following passengers arrived
by the Axdcrsox on Thursday morning:
Miss Julia Sutton, Rev. II. X. Hines. r..
Hays, Levi Shelton. Il. Kandal, l.. d. Hast
ings. Jackson, Rev. Mr.. Bagley, Warren, Riley,
N. Randall, W. Phillips, d. b. Phillips, james
Huntington, Bclah Huntington, JIM. Rice.
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~ Joubert, . wealthy negro, has &C.
eepted the Asseasosship Of the Jouisians
district rendered him BY Secretary Bout.
we'll. y i''fH'h ia2if fai He if2he Hafol
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-04-17

~ The Republicans have changed the
tinc Of holding their Convention to the
2lst, and the place to Vancouver.
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II Congress has extended the time for
she constructions Of the Northern Pacific
Railroad from Portland to the Sound.
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, ga late Eastern dispateh says that a
great struggle is being made for the ONCE
Of Minister to Hayti, BY negro ofdce-seek-
crs.
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nSr.G G. A. Barnes, Esq, returned from
,Exiaea Thursday evenings stage, ,x,sa
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INDIANAPOLIS, April l2.-Tho bohius
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-07
Our Indian POLICY,

Some days since the STANDARD advocated
the complete suhjugation of the Western
savages, and the immediate prosecution of a
vigorous war to attain that end. The
STANDARD adopted this policy from con-
vicrion that this is the only way by which a
lasting peace can be obtained, and the great
West made useful for the purposes of civil
cation. Without the subjugation of the
savage tribes the progress of civilization
will be materially checked, and the country
deprived of many advantages which would
otherwise result from the opening of the
large extent of country traversed by the
Pacific Railroad. We are now glad to see
that the views of the STANDARD are sustain
ed by the opinion of the London Times, one
of the leading newspapers of the world. A
dispatch from London, dated Monday, June
2Sth, says: "The Times to-day has an article
reviewing the policy of the United States
Government in dealing with the Indian
tribes. 1t praises its patience and forbear-
ance in the past, and believes the course the
Government is now driven to adopt to be
unavoidable. No terms of peace, continues
the Times, are practicable with unmitigated
and, for the most part, irreclaimable sava-
ages. They must disappear, or the American
nation will be checked in its growth and
progress"
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-07
June s5th, 1869.
Democratic Republicans.


see you recommend in the last issue of
your valuable paper, that every true Repub-
lican should be faithful to the cause, and
that no Office should be given outside of the
party, no matter how trivial. This is un-
doubtedly the true position. ITO the
victors belong the spolls." Yet am sorry
to say that an election came off in this place
on Saturday last for a register ofthe county,
and you must know the Commissioners all
profess to be bona tide Union men, but all
save one voted for an out and out Democrat,
over tried and faithful union man, one
who was taken from his home during the
war and imprisoned in that hell-hole at
Salisbury and finally made his way to the
Federal lines and served them faithfully I'M
til the triumph was complete. This cleo
ton was influenced by parties high in au-
thority, holding the highest offices in the
gift OF the party of the county and district.
but who are now pandering to the Democra.
cy socially and politically, running with the
hare and holding with the hounds. Now if
the Republican party is to be held intact,
much less perpetuated, and this official
clique is to manage it as they have been and
are now doing, you and all of US may bid a
long farewell to Republicanism in this Coun-
ty. They say it is the way to strengthen
the party. A greater mistake could not
have been made, certainly not by true Re-
publicans. The government exercised leni-
ency to her erring and conquered people,
and the more she did it the more arrogant.
impudent and rebellious they were stern
necessity drove her to more stringent meas
ures, contrary to her wish or inclination.
Therefore such sophstry falls to the ground.
They had the election their own way, be-
cause they could use the one elected for
their personal convenience to lessen their::la-
Dor in their official positions, being them
selves too indolent to perform the just and
| proper duties of their Office Such is Re
| publicanism here with some who profess to
be the head tine middle and the end of if
But you may rest assured the next election
will tell the tale upon them. The people
will clear the pen and remove every defec-
tive round of the ladder until it is made
sound and trustworthy. 1 regret for the
sake of the party the election which takes
| place in August does not extend to this
{: county. Atthe next election, my word fol
: it, none will be placed on duty but true and
tried men. REPUBLICAN,
Plymouth. N. c., June 2Sth. 1869.