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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24

THE TINE TO CATCH FIsH.-An old fish
crman states that if a man wants to catch
fish whenever he visits the river, let him
not pick out the full moon to do it in. He
gives philosophical reason to this advice,
which is as follows: When the moon is
full, the nights being bright, enable the
fish to do all their foraging in the night
time. OF course having their wants sup
piled, they lie up all day, aud consequent
ly there is a scarcity Of "bites." Under
a new moon season, the fish have to sleep
all night and work by day; that makes the
difference in the fish string.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24

Our NINTH NATIONAL CENsrs.-The
ninth census Of the United States, to be
taken next year, will place this patton sec
ond in population and territorial area
among the Christian powers of the earth
1t will be exceeded only by Russia in the
number Of its inhabitants and the space it
governs. The census will exhibit more
than forty millions Of people, occupying
3,5Oo,OvO square miles Of territory. It
seems that ifthe percentage Of increase be-
tween 1889 and 1860 shall be maintained,
that the population will exceed AZ 900 ,0U0
Many persons argue that this ratio of ill.,
crease cannot be maintained in view of the
losses Of the late civil war, which cost the
country fully half million Of lives Of our
young men Of marriageable age, and which
also retarded immigration to some extent.
We think, however, that these causes will
be found to have been credited with an uu-
due importance, for there are other facts
that may 60 to eounter-balance their in1u-
ence. We believe that the census of 1870
and ~ will show that our total population
is nearer to forty-two than forty millions.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24
A PREDICTION BY SEwARp.-Mr. Sew

A PREDICTION By SEwARD.-Mr. Sew
ard. in speech at San Francisco recently,
predicted that within seven years there
would be three railroads across the cont.
nent. What he said Of the great North.
ern Pacific is ar follows THE Northern
Pacific Railroad Company is in the field,
and surveys Of the route from Lake Supe-
ricr to Puget Sound have been prosecuted
for some time. A party left the East some
time ago to commence the surveys on the
Pacific side. 1t is understood that the pre-
liminary surveys and explorations will be
very thorough, and especially with respect
to the resources Of the country, and its ca
pacity to sustain dense population. Jay
Cooke 4 Co. are the bankers of this rail-
road. This route will unite two Of the
most remarkable bodies Of water on the
continent-Puget Sound and Lake Supe-
rior--each having vast resources which
only railroad can fully develop. There
is no limit to the iron and copper ores on
the borders Of Lake Superior; aud hardly
a limit to the lumber and fisheries of Pu-
get Sound. st. Paul and the Red River
Of the North will be points intersected by
this road. 1t will traverse Northern Min
nesota, Dakotah, and probably parts of
Montana aud Idaho. The summer isoth-
ernial line OF seventy degrees extends far to
the northward of St. Paul; the region is
temperate, the forest abundant. In this
northern interior midway between the ter
mini ,rW be the great arArat fields fthe
c0nttarnt'
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24

ODD FELLowsHIP.--The Grand Lodge
OF the United States will hold its next ses-
sion a. San Francisco, in September. Rep
resentatives thereto will be passed free
over the Central Pacific Railroad, and prob
ably over the Union Pacific also. These
who may visit the Grand Lodge of the
United States arc, members Of Grand Lod-
ges in possession Of the Royal Purple De-
gree, il recommended by the Representa-
tives of his State, and Past Grands, Of the
Royal Degree, when vouched for by the
Representatives.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24
PARTISAN, CLAp-TRAp.-l, is frequent

PARTISAN CLAP-TRAP.-lt is frequent
ly asserted, says the Gail, that the outcry
made as to the probabilities of Chinese
suffrage in the United States is nero
."partisan clap-trap." The same parties
said the same thing four years ago about
those who asserted the probability Of negro
suffrage; yet negro suffrage is now fixed
fact in one half Of the States ~.ofthe Union,
and the influences and interests which cs-
tablished negro suffrage are now energeti-
cally at work in favor Of measures the log
ical result Of which, if successful, will bs
the establishment Of Chinese suffrage.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24

THE TARIFr.-Thc Cincinnati Enqxiir-
er says: "A vivid idea eau be formed Of
the shackles which are imposed by the
Government upon the foreign trade of the
country, when we state that ON the $780,
OU0,OOJ Of goods which constitute the
amount Of our imports, $500. 900 900 in
gold are paid in the shape Of custom house
duties. For every dollars worth Of goods
the people consume, half dollar goes to
the Government Such monstrous taxa
ton is almost unknown in the history Of
nations. 1t is no wonder that we hear Of
free-tradc leagues. Abor. the most i'm
portant and urgent political measure is the
reduction of the tariff duties. We ought
not to collect from customs over $40 ,00o,-
900 year, and when We have Demo
ocratic Administrations, that desirable con-
summation will be reached" @ sg
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24

Our SENTIMENrs--The Mountain Dem.
ocrat says: ."The Gates Wide Open,"' is
the title Of new book, designed TO show
the way to heaven The Gates Wide
Open" must be tho motto OF the Demo
cratic party henceforth, to the end thar all
true believers may be taken into full COM
munion at once, without holding ~ in
quest on their antccedents. Then the
book and the party will accomplish very
nearly the same thing, for next to the liv-
ing under the millennium will be the living
under Democratic rule. ss *
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24
pay- Fanny Fern comes out rather ss

a@- Fanny Fern comes out rather saw
agcly on teachers who require compost
tons" of their young lady pupils before
the poor things have any ideas to make
them out of. Fanny is right. Nothing is
more ridiculous and prenicious than that
sort Of dry-cupping Gas the doctors would
call it), and the girl who can write good
letter--as almost any girl with fair edu-
cation can--has much more valuable art
than the ambitious young lady who makes
" compositions" containing the usual pro.
portion Of one feeble idea to twenty mag
niloquent words.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24

Coon ADvicE.--A writer in the Indi.
ana Democratic Times presents some plain
truths upon the duty Of Democrats in the
crisis. While all realize and acknowledge
the vital necessity Of making combined
effort Of the whole Demscratic and conserv.
alive force Of the country against the hate.
ful heresies of Radicalism. men arc yc,
heard to deuounce new recruits to our
standard for having been opposed to u.s.
They seem to forget that it is our earnest
endeavor to gain accessions from the ranks
Of the enemy. To this end, we publish,
newspapers, make stump speeches, and
prosecute political campaigns, recognizing
the fact that thousands Of our fellow citizens
equally honest and well meaning as our.
selves, are to-day in the Radical ranks,
who should be fighting the battles of Con,
stitutional liberty under the banner of De.
mocracy. 1t remains with us to make them
see this matter in its true light, aud every
honorable means shouldbe used for this
purpose. And the man who discourases
the great work, before US, by sneering at
or denouncing new converts, is doing an
injury to the cause of liberty and self gov.
ernment, and fails in his duty as a true
Democrat Sonoma Democrat.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24


A Fool KILLER WANTED--The In
dianapolis Mi,r"r advertise, for Fool
Killer to engage in the following duties,
and we want to go into partnership with
the MiryDr in the venture. The duties of
the Fool Killer are thus set forth: lie is
to kill
The uneasy cuss who wants to know
whats the politics Of the paper and is
afraid it is getting a little Coppery ortoo
Radical
The inquisitivc cuss who asks--what is
your circulation
The benevolent gentleman who, in n
burst of generosity wants to tell how to
make the paper g success"
The mean, vendictive and cowardly
sneak, who wants us to abuse some citizen
editorially, to crafty his own personal
spites.
Thc sly and stingy sneak, who wants to
get a half column puff of his business in.
serted as an item Of general interest.
The sanctum bore, who takes liberties
with all loose manuscript, and cant take a
hint to leave.
The fellow who wants to know If we are
candidate for several Offices.
The patient medicine agent, who exhib-
its spurious contracts from other papers
when he wants to jew down" prices.
Other miscellaneous fools will have to
be killed as they present themselves: but
the above will comprise the bulk Of the
business.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24
MEAN MEN.-Henry Ward Beecher

MEAN MEN.-Henry Ward Beecher
says OF mean men: - have great hone
OF wicked man, slender hope of a mean
one. A wicked man may be converted
aud become prominent saint. A mean
man ought be converted six or seven
times, one right after another, to give him
fair start, and put him on an equality
with bold wicked man. have known
men who thought the object of conversion
WAS to cleanse them as garment is
cleansed, and that when they are convert
cd they were to be hung up in the Lords
wardrobe. the door Of which was to be
shut, SO that no dust could get at them.
A coat that is not used the moths eat; and
Christian who is hung up so that he
shall not be tempted, the moths eat him; !;
and they have poor food at that!''
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24

Az ELEPnANT.--Au old friend writing
from the Atlantic States, says that the Rad
icals in e!ecting Grant made the mistake
the man did when he won the elephant in
a raille--they don't know what to do with
him. Destitute of every thing like states
maliship. he is scf.conceted in the last
degree, aud in his own opinion competent
to deal with incest question Of law or di-
plomacy. The result is, he is continually
hunderng and making mistakes that re-
quire all the ingenuity of his Cabinet to
set right. His personal dcmcanor, also. is
not calculated to inspire respect. Open to
the reception of pre- ents at all times. from
a fast horse down to Il box ofcigars, it has
come to be regarded that the making of
Gifts to the President is the surest passport
to an appointment to office Long lists OF
names Of parties who have made donations
to the President are published, and in
nearly every ns,anceit is shown that those
who have thus "inveNci" have been the
recipients Of otlice--:kc value Of which
correspond with the incest cxactness to the
money value of their gifts to the President,
The history Of no former Administration
exhibits such unblushing corruption. and
as n result even honest Radicals are DISCUS
ted with the prize they won in the last
Presidential rattle. The effect of all this
is to demoralzc the Radical party, and
leave it hopeless wreck. sure to 20 down
in the first political storm that sweeps over
the land WaNa IFaNa Statesman
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24
VA Farmer Who had engaged the eervi

~A Farmerwho had engaged the eervi.
ces Of a son Of tho Emerald Isle, sent him
outone morning to harrow piece Of ground.
He had not worked long before nearly all
Of the teeth came out Of the harrow. Pres
emily the farmer went out isto the field 10
take notes Of Pats progress, audasked him
if he liked narrowing. "Oh!" replied Pat,
g 1t goes bit smoother now since tho pegs
are out" 4s 49,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24

r<g- 1t is stated that firm at Chicago
has entered intoa contract with the Pacific
Railroad Company for the transportation
Of 5000 Chinese to Illinois, where they
will be employed in the factories 70 be
erected near Chicago, Tor the manufacture
Of various descriptions Of goods for the
Asiatic markets. 's@7 fs'
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24

u The French Emperor has nine ex-
ample farms in Gascouy, eight in Cham
pagne, three in Cologne, one in Limeusip,
and one in Italy. These 23 farms pay
bim on an average four per cent on the
cariial invested.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24

To Schedule time adopted between Sac
ranento and New York: From Sacrament
to to Promontory, $50 miles, in one day
fifteen aud one-half hours: to Omaha,
1,774 miles, in four days and three hours
to Chicago, 2,269 miles, in five days and
seven hours; to St. Louis, 2,4l5 mics, in
five day and five hours; to New York, 81
l67 miles, in Just seven days.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24

~ North Carolina has class Of thieves
who steal apple trees, transplansing them
to their own orchards. e. 4
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24

u A negro, after gazing at the Chinese
exclaimed, IF de white folks is dark as
dat out dere. I wonder what's de color OBJ
de niggers -
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24

sv The Caspian Sea, in Russia, was
recently ablase for 48 hours, caused BY
the naptha wells on the island oycrfowing.
All the fish we're destroyed aud tho veseta-
tion in the surrounding coantry was
parched like desert.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24

~ An unconscious but comical play
upon words was made by a little girl not
long since, while relating to sympathis-
ing lady the loss Of two pet calves "What
caused their death ?" said helady. "Oh."
was the answer, lone was hooked 10 death,
and the other died on its own hook"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24

~ P. T. Barnums late residence at
Bridgeport Conn., is for ss,s. Dcnaect-
icut would not send Basnun To- Congress,
aud now Barnum declares Connecticut M
Ct 10 live in
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24

nD- 1t is somewhat curious alphabet
ical coincidence that the names Of the three
last Ministers to Russia should all begin
with G, like the title Of Gar itself-Cam-
eron, Clay, Curtain. FEW f@ssa ss
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-24

1 According to . Jspansss authority,
the Grecian Bend has been iu fashion in
that country for four centuries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09
THE BROOKLYN ALLEGED ARSON CASE.

Justice Eames yesterday afternoon continued
tho investigation of the alleged charge OF arson against
Mr.. s. MendelsOhn and his clerk, Mr. Stone who were
accused OF having fired tho goods store No 32 Grand
At, Brooklyn, H. d. Of which tho nrstnamed was one of
the propretos, Monday The prosecution OF tho case
conducted by Assistant Fire Marshal Ready who I'm
the outset stated that he had fully examined into the
matter, and had arrived at IA different conclusion from
that ut first entertained by him. and had found there was
scarcely proof against tho accused certainly
sufficient In his opinion to warrant their further dete
ton. At the time he compmented the police for
their prompt action In arrestng the on the informa.
ton In their possession Counsel for the prisoners there
upon moved for the discharge Of his clients and thanked
the Marshal for the consideration shown toward
the accused and his aaerty after having investigated
the case In ahording them the earliest opportunity In
Teganng their liberty. The Justice at once dismissed
the case and discharged tho men from custody.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09
LABOR MOVEMENTS.

The Committee from the Troy Lauudress's
Union, I'm this city for the purpose Of collecting
funds in aid Of the proposed cooperative laundry estab
lsments in Troy, is meeting with very encouraging
success the sun Of 25 having been already collected
from the Unions thus far visited Not single Trade
Union thus far appealed TO has refused to give aid for
this movement. Last evening, at the Housesmths
Association, the sum Of $50 was given in aid Of
the Laundresses. Yesterday morning tho new
laundry Of Mr.. G.. sdeDberg Co.. in West Forty second
st. started up 40 female operatives from Troy hav
ing been engaged for this establishment On the 10Th
inst a grand picnic will be held in Troy, which Will DO
participated In by the various trades that city
nd neighborhood 1t is expected that the receipts will
DO 1000 and that iess than 10000 people will par
pate In tho festivities. Tho proceeds Of this picnic win
be given to the girls enable them to prosecute their
strike.
The strike of the Cap-makers is closed. After
five weeks contest with their employers the Journey
have succeeded In securing from the manufacturers
not previously gone In on the advanced pay resumed
work et their former places OF business, 70 Jour
neymen, male and female, having g0ne Into shop
alone. Tho only shops which now remain uncOnquered
are two three third-class establishments which the
Union asBerts they will bring TO terms.
At the weekly meeting of the Carpenters and
Joiners Association Of Brooklyn held last evening 1t
Convention OF Carpenters would be held in Brooklyn on
the l4th Of September.
At the meeting of the Clothing Cutters Union,
held last evening al No 10 SaHtOnst tho President Mr.
Henry shafer, was presented with purse OF s2tO
mark Qf esteem.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09
THE THEATRICAL TILT.

Mr. Clifton w. Tayleure, the American man
ager and victor the recent reneoner with Domnicl
Murray, the English actor, gives the following version
the assault and ts cause and explanation OF his part
n the affair
81 am strongly opposed, through education and tenn
permanent to personal violence rudeness OF any kind
but grievances against character which
only be effectively reached through personal resentment
such ofense had been put upon me by this Muir
ray IN grossly abusive letter, written at the convenient
distance OF 1900 miles, aud when, upon encounterng
him Tuesday mot IN barrOOm, you state, bat In
the yestbue OF Nibo's Garden he refused my temper
ate demand for a written reractiOn OF the insult aud
pnaszed that refusal with the menace OF loaded cane,
did chat which trust acknowledging To pride
OF character viii regard disparagemeut of my Amer
manhoodI chastsed the sandcrr. then aud there
There little II any disturbance of the public peace
we alone and withdrawn from public Obserya.
ton Bnt two blows passed and the chastlsement then
appearing complete, quietly left the scene"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09
TIE GERMAN LIEpERKRANz-FINAL REHEARSAL

The New-YOrk German Liederkranz met last
night in their club at No 81 East FOurthst for
the purpose having their last rehearsal before going
the great saengerfes at Baltimore. The Lederkranz is
the largest Society connected with the NewYork saeng
erbund. They number 80 well trained male singers The
Club numbers somewhere in the nelghborhood OF lOO
members At the present time the cubrOOms Of the So
cety undergoing extensive repairs and enlargement
They have purchased the building adjoining on the east
two houses. This hall, when completed, will
DO 100 feet long and 80 feet wide aud will be
ready for by the LIST OF september The dining aud
refreshment room will occupy the basement. The mu
steal department OF the ederkranZ Is under the direct
OTshp OF Prof A. Paur who has been training the singers
for some time for the great saengerfest at Baltimore
next week They leave for Baltimore Saturday, aud
while there Will be entertained at the Eutaw House The
rehearsal last night very hno indeed and concluded
with their prize song "Wlokamde Liebe," composed by
Freye. The translation 49, How came Love" Fred
Stems sings the solo parts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09
.e- OUTDOOR SPORTS.
YACHTING.

THE EXPECTED INTERNATIONAL RACE
LONDON, July s.-The NetrS to-day says %
far as the prospects OF the AngoAmercan match ~
concerned there are wanting schooners whieh
proved themselves. in default Of the Cambria qu..
worthy 10 try their mettle with tine Daun'ese' "
.oioo eonis, whether on the Channel or across
the Atlantic New and complicated questions OF adnes
urement should not interpOse any serious diincuiy
Great "a ia the difference of the systems, whether as
Of dimensions or Of going capacity, 1t would 90
pler and more consistent with the brothery good
which unGuestonably prevails on both Sides 10 ayr
differ and accept the English scale in Englsh Tho
,Io I,or,can scale I'm American waters. As for INC
ocean match can it be sailed purely on the "a
the coptendng vessels, without such restrictions 10 ~
Indispensable to the rigOr of the game in short
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09

hsn ont Of ihs hn Of the Cannon ceuss Cs
SS2 s n Is S % So, aSs S " the sS
JERSEY CTfY.-Mrs. Fannie Kelly yesterdav
of Der john Kelly gs Of having At y.S,
cS"S gs She uSan prd Snd edesTo SS %.
tes Chambers the eommiltng ma:ra'e % release hin bu jas
yesterday morning dclork the rsvenis Pey cry Tor hsS
S yss ss 1 and 9 s;I Tp B. was o1Ss S
be fsII from eIcursiOa boat near at ba"d
BAYONNE N. 1.-THE City Council, at its last
nesting sppropristrd $4,000 the erection Of school bubsas
srTgS Point tsoO n sr .. so a.
teachers ssne $19 Tor uOrs ara nsr.n,' sso Tor 'sAsSl
S mailing total sppopIa,oo Tor school purposes Of go IN
case Of the fiction during yea. sebOel houses further
Treasurer was Authorized to SorroT 10 aucpaen q
NEWARK.-Subscripto to the amount Of $4,000
Ship Canal &orE cnDo om@uccd uus $50 900 worth ls
s,Ss hs SsS ssn . sT # william Decker on M
principals 10 the robbery are IsPod 20 h:ys P,a 20 to erun1sa
thieves have not yet been apprehsnded
PATERSON.-The funeral Of ex-Mayor Prall yes
iS ri Locomotive ssy 1s So ' Of & M
suite arrested Yesterday for fssly as1lng negro The
pect sIoaTed boat for the Autman The Dublin
i BGTs sSS S :sa Of sss'io
sisters Of s. O'ph Hospital have purchased the property Of the Gas
RUTHERFURD PARK. N 1.-THE Rev. VIM. Fl.
Of Manor y entered bis duties Rector
new eSoeb ese on the ug u the cor1eoe q he S
Church % d were ma sds o. R ss s
IsvnG The Rev smith pastor presided, and laid the siOne
uug silver trowe by Mr. Richard BaoNs
behalf Of the builaerA
ORANGE, N. 1.-THE Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION appointed MessrS g. H. Cook Prescott The Rev.
Mir and Edwsrd Austin esp delegates the National Convention
be held 10 Portland Me-. temOrrow.
NEWTON, N. 1.-THE Methodist Churches in this
voted 28 for $40 against lay representation
GREENWICH, COMMAS Frank Leslies coach
driving light eauisge containing Two sde. ro1g TIE a
speed order
arrest progress the horse the dr aed him toward
resulted In the driver being thrown 20 the ground Nt great
rage injured the ladies' although not seriously ibis 10
happened Mr. Leshes family within the
last ten days