davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18
SATURDAY MORNING. SEPT. i. 1859.
The California Election.

AI;hou-ht W. are in tr'c-ra! he com
muncaion with al! part. Of California it
is Il remarkable fact that the press ispatcA-
cs have contained but ulen@re returns of
the result Of the late election in that
State. This i, invariably the case, how
ever when the Democrats are success-
iu! Even the lightning appears to be UNI
der Radical control. and the magnetic cur
rent speaks in vague whispers when it can
not sing ho,annas to the powers that be:
The result 80 far a. heard from in,Iira cs
that the Democrats have achieved clori-
ols victory. and the vote is fully mp to
that Of IIai-ht over tturham in l>6,.
The Sacramento Reportcr Of the 18th inst.
with return from all but EIGHT Of the small
err counties. says, the Democratic MAORI
ty will he fifteen thou>and in the State. "
The Legislature will stand about - Penn
ocrats to l. Republicans, and the Demo-
crat, will have at least - majority in the
House "A two-thir'l3 majority in joint bal
lot. The victory is achieved despite the
fact that in San francisco the spirit Of dis
affection had hccn at work in our ranks
This il-tceln@ which eliminated in the
nomination ola Independent ticket. mere
ly resulted in the election Of boiling
Democratic Mayor. while the regular Ler-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18
LATER FROM THE ATLANTIC STATES.
EG ULAR DISPATCH TO THE STANDARD
PORTLAND, Sept. lis p. ".

XVI" LAND, Sept. Iii p. VI.
The steamer Phantom exploded her
boiler, below Cincinnati Six persons were
Killed. aud the boat is total loss.
The Mississippi river has had remark
able rise. on account Of late rains. The
rain fell almost necessarily for four DAYS.
causing an immense less Of property and
great damage to grain.
George Peabody recently donated S. 900
more to to the Peabody Institute. max ing
in all $4,000.
ERIE, Penn, Sept. 15.-The President.
Secretary and several members Of the Erie
Typographical Union have been arrested
at the suit Of w. P. Atkinson. proprietor
OF the Erie Republican, for damages sus-
tanned, IN the sum Of 5000 in conse-
qucnce Of the late strike in his office. They
were bound over.
1t Is ascertained from reliable source
that ten. Sickles was not authorized To
make any demand upon the Spanish Gov
crnment He was instructed to merely act
dlscreetly, but with earnestness. as media
tor between that power and the Cubans
on the basis already published, for the in
dependence of the Island.
WASHINGTON, Sept. l6.-The leading
members of the Government favor the natu
ralizatlon protocol ratified by the Senate.
but the English Parliament has vet to PASS
a law necessary to carry it into effect.
Minister Motley has since been engaged
in negotiations for Consular treaty. a
measure considered ofmuch Importance by
this Government.
Monthly service by steamers from Lon
don to Asplnwall commences in .Januiry.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. l6.-Gold in New
York, to-day, 1862.
Saied-Bark T7aettc, Port Townsend
Rdtaier. Teckalct.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

THE LABOR PLATFORM.-We give in
full on our first page the resolutions adnnt-
ell by the recent National Labor CONGRESS,
Geographic synopsis Of which is all that
has before appeared. 1t expresses many
Of the grievances brought about by the
tanatlcaland extravagant pIrty, who have
Instituted class Of nabpls and shodly
aristocracy in the nation. We are not at
all surprised at the results which nave at
last awakened the laborinc classes to a
sense Of the danger. The determinations
made between the rich and the poor by the
party in power, is grievance no longer to
be borne in silence. When the life Of the
conscri pit was at the disposal of the Gov
ernment, should not the moncy-bags of the
broker have been laid under contribution !?
But no; the Government needed money
so much that it had to compromise with
the rich man, pledge him repayment and
interest in gold, while it took the poor man
from his family, his life Unnecessary, and in
payment gives but deprecated currency.
This was never right, and all the sophistry
IN the world cannot make it right. We
are glad that the lahoring classes, upon
whom the burden fall, Of maintaining the
bondholding dynasty, have taken the in
itatlye step towards wholesome reform.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

u Hawaiian papers give detailed ac-
counts of the reception of the Duke of
Edenburg, Queen Victoria's son in the
ship Gaia'ea. which he commands. The
reception lasted two days. the natives
bringing offerings Of fruit, vegetables.
poultry, pigs, cattle, specimens of handi-
craft, etc. The ship was laden with the
generous gifts.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

2 Prosch snecrs at us for an alleged
error in figures in denoting the sale of GER
tain railroad lands belonging to the Union
Pacific. 1t appears from this that he is
pretty good at figures, Notwithstanding his
refusal to return any income to the T.. :.
Assessor might induce a contrary belief
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

"a Eldrdgc contests the seat Of Henry
Rocder, Est, as Representative from
Nhatcom, and Judge Jacobs has issued a
writ ofmandate requiring the Auditorofs aid
county to send the po!l-hook and ballots to
the Secretary of the Territory.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

-" By reference to our teIegraphic news
it Will be seen that the Hudson Bay claim
has at last been settled, by Government pay
ingthe company $500 600 in liquidation Of
the same. This is good news for our pep
pie. who have been harrassed so long by the
claim of this foreign corporation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

~ Mr. Clark has added a fine tenoninc
machine to his shop, also an ingenious con-
trivancc for mitering moudings, much east
er, better and quicker than it can be done
the ordinary way.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

~ We understand that friend Prosch
is very indignant at not receiving his pay
for services in the GarfelLe campaign.
The next time he prostitutes his columns
he must demand his pay in advance.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

TIE E!E2ALD-The Portland daily
NeralI has just entered upon its eighth
volume. Under the new management, it
has become far the best daily paper in Or
c@on. Every department givcs evidence
of being under the control Of capable and
experienced managers. We are clad to
note so bright career for our party CO.
laborcr.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

Ia John N Young, convicted of MUIR
der in the second degree, was sentenced to
ten years in the Penitentiary by the late
court at Port Townsend.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

DIRECT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. tho
next two weeks L. 4 B. Bettman viii re
ceive one Of the bsst-assorted stocks Of
general merchandise ever brought to TINS
town, part Of which was bought in New
York, and came over the Pacific Railroad
Part of their goods arrived yesterday, per
P0liicfsky.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

u Resolutions Of coincidence passed by
the Olympia Lodge Of Odd Fellows. upon
the death of Mrs. s. d. Howe, are unavoid-
ably crowded out Of this issue
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

II The London Morning Post says the
Pope is about to make great efforts to con-
vert the negroes of Africa. Two hundred
are now studying for the priesthood.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

~ The cereal crops of Russia are re-
ported very good, except in the Northern
provinces, where the yield is only half the
average
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

naS" 1t is said that figures won't lie,
and that is probably the reason why
Prosch is so 10th to use them in returninc
his income.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

T. FNI>G rr SvOw SHEDS The Sln
frsnc ru f,W has the fJluwin-: The
acrdcuial burning Of twp miles If snow
,hc Is On the Central Pacific Railroad. and
tie d.,,tru ton of tie. an,i cnlvc.'tV il 10
aad iar-ec which tie public hal not
calculated upon. It has not On y been Il
great los of property. and caused con,id-
er,hlc delay of mails aud passengers. but
!; hints Of possible great dan -cr to life
hereafter" Culrcr.@ have hrrn washed
away lIy cloud bursts aHi human lie and
property pr:in jeopardy b such acci len,..
Now the danger Of fire is aided. The
- w-~hcI~ are iniammahlc. and their de-
.;rur;on in this manner almost inevitably
"arrr~ with it destruction Of the track.
iirv vii the mani-ers Of the road. who
have thus far met ali distractions and dan
rnr. with 50 much force and wisdom. man
aye to meet or prevent this newly dcvel
Opad dancer! suppose a tram at night
dr>hn- madly along and striking a section
swept away by the fire ~
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

Day" Prosch probably considers the in
come on the public printing vulgar frac-
ton, and is too nice" to give itconsidera-
ton
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

eEE" The Walla Walla Statesman now
issues tri-week!y edition. Friend Newell
is determined to keep pace with the pro-
gress Of the times
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

- Another party of commercial visi-
tors are IN the Wy to this coast. They
come from Cincinnati AMI consist Of thirty
one gentlemen AMI t'-ht4ca l.l.r.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

by Prosch is remarkably apt at figures.
He knows precisely how to reduce his in
come to the lowest denomination.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

BY Mr.. NJ. J. Murray has just opened
neat shop on Fourth Street for the manu-
facture of harness, saddles, brides, trunks,
etc. See advertisement.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

~ Messrs. Griffin Il Co. have COM
menced the erection Of another two-story
building, adjoining their furniture shop.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

GS Arrangements are being made to re-
peat the Boston Jubilee at the CRYSTAL
Palace. Sylanham, England.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

~ Late dispatches state that the re-
belllon in New Zealand is increasing and
creating great alarm among the people.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

Iw The steamer Geo. s. Ur;oIf lea
Portland yesterday, for Victoria and norris
oH the -"unl.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

II The Republicans Of Minnesoss nave
nominated Judge Austin, Of st. Peters,
for Governor.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

t. The San Francisco Chamber of
commerce recently adopted resolutions
recommending to mercantile firms the
.cttcment Of all sales Of goods to the
am unit of $3.50 or more. by promissory
note, and that they require the same from
all customers without exception, within
thirty days from date Of sales made after
Jan. lst, $50. 1t furthermore declares
that the breaking Of the agreement signed
by any merchant shall be deemed dishonor-
able, and that the name Of such person
shall be posted in the rooms Of the Assoc
citation and transmitted to all members of
the sane. y lar~e number Of firms in
California have signed an agreement to
adopt the recommendation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

"a The, steamer Potttofsky, Gwndon
Master, arrived last THURSDAY with large
freight for this place.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

e The Grand Lodge of Masons nay
been in session in this place the past ''"
days,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-18

P. 81 large sperm whale came into
Gray's Harbor not long since, dead. Some
miners succeeded in towing him ashore,
and sold him to Messrs Ford and Hengen.
who have been trying out the oil They
think they will obtain from eight hundred
to thousand gallons. He was sixty-6ve
feet long-no sardine. p.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-01-07
ACCIDENTAL DROWNING,

About two months ago young man named
James Rice, arrived in Cairo from Louisville,
in which place, ii is understood, his people
reside. He engaged in the peddling business
in this city, depositing his accumulations with
mr.. A. ODonncll. About the 9TH ult. he
made visit to Hickman, leaving in the hands
Of mr.. O'Donnell the sum of $40. On christ
mas day he took the steamer Anderson at
Columbus, intending TO return to Cairo.
Shortly after the boats departure, he engaged
in conversation with u passenger, and, at
tempting TO support himself against stock
gate standing near tho guards, was precipi-
tated overheard. He instantly passed under
the ice and was seen no more. The boat was
stopped and close lookout kept for his re-
appearance, but all TO no purpose. The ice
had covered him once and for always
He had, at tho time OF drowning, about $40
on his person. Tho money in mr.. 0'Donnell's
hands is held subject to the order of the legal
claimant ..-..
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-01-07
ECONOMY.

In the proceedings Of the last stated meet
ing of the city council appears resolution
requesting the Judge of the court of common
pleas of this city to hold q special term OF MS
court (which Judge Mulkey has since orderea)'
for the purpose of putting upon trial the
prisoners now in the county Jail, so that IN
this way the people may be relieved OF "an
expense and heavy taxation" Inc resoiu-
ton was adopted by a unanimous vote
A few days ago this same council adopted
resolution submitting to the people for sig
natures petition praying the legislature 10
abolish the court of common pleas so that IN
this way the people might be relieved Oh 'ah
expense and heavy taxation"
There may be those who will express SUR
prise at the apparently conflicting actions OF
our municipal legislature, but we can assure
all persons that there is no cause for surprise;
that IL is possible for an institution TO be cheap
and expensive; that to hold session of the
court would undoubtedly involve the people
in ian expense and heavy taxation ana to
hold session of it would at the same time
relieve the people of ian expense and heavy
taxation;" that, in short, is is unreasonable
to believe the court should be abolished and
just as unreasonable to believe it should not
be abolished. We hope this explanation OF
the difference and the no difference between
the action of the council in praying for the
abolition Of Judge Mulkey's court on the
ground of economy, and the petition of the
same body praying the Judge to hold the court
SO that the ends of economy may be subserved
is altogether satisfactory to the people, and
may 90 far toward convincing the doubtful
that there are more things in heaven and on
earth than are dreamt of in Horatio's or any
body's clse's philosophy
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-01-07
e, ppNoRlb,zgD fIRE CoxPASY.,

The lIibcrnia fire company made applica-
iiou % tho city council ut ia last stated
meeting for the usual quarterly allowance.
Pending the motion, alderman Gibson arose
and in n style Of unnecessary earnestncss de-
clarcd that the company was inefficient, de-
moralized and broken up, and that they had
no claim TO their annuity. The entire history
of the Hibcrnia fire company has been one OF
hard, unselfsh labor for the citys welfare
From the start is labors were ill-requitcd
and ,s members, being poor, they could moi
bear from their own pockets its heavy cxpen
scs' hut they never for moment entertained
the idea Of disbandng the company. They
need the money FOR which they apply to aid
in the purchase Of hose, which for several
months past has been their great want,
For period Of more than seven years the
Hibcrnia fire company has been a faithful
fearless servant Of the public. That now, in
the days Of It. Indulgence it should be declared
usclo., charge upon the cityi that as u body
It Is dcmoralizcd and inefficient, and that IL
officers ask for that to which they are not en-
titled, is, TO say the least, ungcnerouS and un
grateful.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-01-07
CORDS OF DEAD BODIES-A SHOCKING SPEC.
TkILE.

Hiram Hill, diver of the submarine steam
or Underwater, has Just returned from the
wreck of the United States. He arrived at
the scene of that awful disaster four days af-
ter is oc, urrcnce yet the banks were strswn
with cords Of dead bodies They had been
placed there for Identification, and hundreds
Of persons visited them daily, hoping TO recog-
misc the remains of some friend, relative or low
ed one lost by that dreadful and narrowing ac-
cident. He SAYS that he has seen battle fields
covered with CHASTITY and swollen dead bodies
torn and mangled by shot and shell, but the
fruits of tina, terrible catastrophy furnished
a spectacle ut once the most mournful, shock
ing and pitiful that he ever bcheld. There
were women, men and children with their
arms, legs and faces burned to n charred
mass here head had been torn almost from
its trunk; there an arm and here u leg. Shape
less MASSES of human flesh were hshed from
the wreck wedged among boxes and barrels
were blackened remains, yet remaining on
the sunken wreck. Now and then the features
Of the face were recognizable, but, as gen.
eral thing, those who sought their missing
relatives, husbands, wives, children or friends
looked in vain among the crisped, distorted
and manned bodies that were spread out be
fore them. The consuming fire had done it
work too fearfully TO permit idcntihcstion
1t was the less merciless waters, only tina
gave up their dead 10 the care of the bercave'
ones.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-01-07
CHANGE or FIkM.

The undersigned have this day disposed OF
their entire stock Of dry goods and clothing
TO messrs. Hebron q We'll, who are author
lied to collect all debts due Us, Thankful for
past patronage, we trust for a continuance of
the same 10 our successors
HEILBRON& BRO, IA Com. Az.
Co-PAETNERsHIP,
Referring to the above We beg leave 70 an
nounce to the citizens of Cairo and vicinity
that We have bought the entiys stock of dry
goods of messrs. Hebron Il Bro and having
bught the stock at greatly reduced prices
re are now able to sell Mt less than Now York
rices. We win daily receive new stock and
after ourselves that by trial, we can suit all
ustomers in regard 10 prices and quality OF
foods. Soliciting your patronage, we are
Respectfully, &C. HElLBRON We'll,
ian4d3t No. ia Commercial Avenue.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-01-07


The weather continues extremely pleasant,
the skies clear, and the temperature at 56'
Should this kind Of weather continue, it is
feared that the buds of fruit trees, particularly
of the peach, will begin to swell, and the frosts
which ars yet to come before spring, will put
an end to all hope of fruit. In the meantime
Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof"
should be the motto in regard to affairs over
which we have no control, and therefore let
us enjoy the delicious weather while it lasts.
The river has risen about ten inches since
last report and begins to show a decided dis
position to ''go slow" as regards coming up
the bank. 1t will probably be stationary to-
morrow or next day.
The Mississippi is again rising slowly at
st. Louis, but as tho upper rivers are still
closed with ice it is not probable the rise will
amount to much unless a general thaw, rain
and break up should occur very soon. This
is not very probable so early in the season.
The Ohio is still rising at Louisville and
Cincinnati, but SO slowly that it is presumed
the rise has about ceased. Another rise OF
small proportions has occurred at Pittsburg,
but the Allegheny is stin closed with ice, and
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-01-07

in reference to the manner Of paying that
officer, was on motion, referred to the ordi.
nance committee.
On motion the clerk was instructed to with
hold the publication Of the proceedings OF the
meeting until the committee had made con-
tract for printing.
On motion adjourned to meet on "Wednesday
night, the 9Th inst.
Il..r JOHN p. FAeIN, City Clerk.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-01-07
LOCAL BREyITIEs.

weather, DANNY.
Nearly all our lawyers are in Springfield.
The city council are sticklers for economy,
and manage TO keep the city engaged in the
economical business Of legal litigation.
The council do not treat our able city at
torney with proper respect. When lawsuit
is determined upon, lawyers are employed
without consulting him. For instance, in
the Fox, Howard & Co. mandamus case three
legal firms have been engaged. Five hun
dred dollars to each firm. Total, fifteen hum
drcd dollars. Is this economy Consulta-
ton with the city attorney, who is really a
gentleman ofmuch legal acumen, would save
the city many dollars.
In company with messrs. Bross, Baily Tiar'
rell, Butler and Fagin, we managed TO dis
| nose &C. crlo- ~ t'-l'o'' .a-ic'' r. .he resi-
vi FOR MEDICAL USE.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-01-07

The Bulletin is now the official organ of
this county and city. 1t is the paper of the
people; and no person in Cairo ambitious Of
the reputation Of an cnterprising and intelli-
gent citizen will hazard the experiment of
refusing to patronizc it with subscriptions
and advertisements. OF only few weeks
growth, the Bulletin has nevertheless attain
I'd to the stature Of manhood, is strong and
powerful beyond its days, and has already
become an institution Of the city-an institu-
ton which merits and will beyond doubt re-
ceivc the support and encouragement of all
those citizens who know the true interests of
the city, and knowing have the wisdom to
encourage them.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-01-07
TAXES FOR 1865.

The tax book is NOW in my hands and l
shall Immediately proceed TO the collection
of the taxes charged therein, For that pur-
nose shall attend at my office in the court
house from half past o'clock, pm. until A
O'clock, pm, each day. L. II. MYERS,
sheriff and exoflicio collector Alexander county.
dec20dtf
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-01-07

Sec advertisement headed "Cairo and its
Business" in another column. fy.y.IrJg d
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-01-07

Thereccnt council proceedings will be pub
'iehed tomorrow
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-01-07

All kinds of game served up in the best Of
stylc at Louis Herbert's. dec.3l div
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-01-07

A negro attempted to whip white man
this morning in front of Fred Thcobald's
barber shop. The combat originated in dis
cussion concerning the price of drayage on
n lump of ice.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-01-07
LOCAL NEWS.

Shell oysters received daily at Louis Her
boris. dec3ldlw
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-01-07
ENoREIGN EXCHANGE FO'
.. In Any Required Amou

8 VI az .tieis3H .c5it5t: ~ sNs,. 49,. Va.
Cumberland, Evansville; MARITIME, -. Louis;
Taoony, PASSPORT; Argosy Cincinnati;
Comet, New Orleans; Beaver, Grand Tower;
W. II. Arthur, ~. Louis,
DEPARTURES.
Gen. Anderson. Colum Milbrey. Paducah;
Cumberland, Eyansylle MARITIME, White River;
TacOny, II. Louis; Comet Grand Tower;
ArgOsy, New Orleans;
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-01-07

Shell oysters sold at SOC per dozen at
Iouis Terb,rts. dec3ldlw