Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-07-03
LATER FROM The ATLANTIC STATES

ly Attorney General of that State, has been
appointed in his place, and was sworn in
at noon to-day. lie will attend the regular
Cabinet meeting to-day. Borie felt COM
PEELED to resign, from the pressure of pri-
vate duties.
The Commissioner of Indian Affairs re-
ccivcd letters dated Nay 3lst, from Geo.
W. Dent, Supt. of Indian Affairs, of Ari-
IONA. to the Secretary, in which he give.
a sad statement of the conduct of the In
dians. News of dcpredations come from
all parts. They made attacks on horse
and wagon trains in the vicinity of Camp
We're, wounding and killing several men
and driving off the stock The same scenes
have been enacted near Camp Lowell The
river Indians of the ella and Colorado are
just now engaged in planting. The trou-
bic he says is owing to the temporary re-
moval OF the troops from the posts of the
Territory
The Tibune's Washington special says,
the Navy Department will soon offer for
sale five iron-clads, now laid up at New Or
leans.
The President and Cabinet have been
looking over grounds for the site for a
new executive mansion, to be recommended
to Congress. 1t is understood they have
substantially agreed on locality in the
northwestern part of the city.
AMHERST, Mass, June pa grand
trial of mowers and rcapcrs, under the
auspices of the New England Agriculture
al Society, commenced, to-day, on the
grounds of the State College Twenty
seven machines were entered.
FREDERICK, " b., june 22.-A farmer
relates that twelve men, engaged in lum-
bcring in Bish river, North Post, Maine,
were recently poisoned to death by drink
ing tea in which lizard has been boiled
LOUISVILLE, June 24-Thc Gen. Com
handing has sent detachment of cavalry
to Lebanon and Sanford, to assist the civil
authorities in Kidding Lincoln and adjoirn-
ing counties of marauding bands infesting
that section. The troops will only be used
at call Of the authorities, to enable them
to suppress disorder.
Staff officers sent by the General to the
scene of the troubles, report that Hook
and his band of Williams are terror to law
abiding people, committing every species
Of outrage. If reports be true, that part of
the State is in terrible condition.
CINCINNATI, June 24th.-Peck, Van
Horn 4 Co.'S distillery warehouse was
burned to-day, with 500 barrels of whisky.
Loss 500 900, no insurance
CuIcAGo, juno 25.-Thc Woman Suf-
fragc Convention is being held at Aurora
near this city. Mrs. Livermorc and other
prominent leading ladies in the movement
from this city, arc taking part. Those in
tcrcsel intend holding meetings through
out the west, and to keep the matter con-
stantly agitated.
Much uneasincss is felt regarding the
corn crop, owing to protractcd rains which
still continue The wheat and oats, how
ever, are generally in fine condition.
The Times Washington special says
the National InteHigencer suspended to-
day, for the first time in sixty-nine years.
Cause, financial embarrassment, owing to
the loss of government patronage. 1t has
been for some time in the hands of a re-
ceiver. There is some talk of changing it
to an evening paper, but it is notprobable.
Imperialistic Propagandism.
An evening paper has a story that a Sc
cret society has been formed, having branch
es in the principal cities of the Union, for
carrying the country over to imperialism.
The members are sworn to promote and
support what is termed the Free Empire.
1t is proposed to establish an aristocracy,
with executive powers in the hands of a
council, with one man at the head, who is
to hold the position for life, and be desig-
mated Consul Of the Free Empire of the
United States. The title Of. Consul, will
be thrown away for that of Emperor. as
soon as public sentiment will bear the
change. The man for this position has
already selected by the leaders ofthc move
ment.
WAsuINGToN, June PA special
from Nashville says the order of Chanccl-
lor Smith appointed receiver to take
charge Of the corporation Of Nashville
created much excitement. The greater
Number of the citizens received the action
favorably, but others look upon it as high
handed usurpation over the city of Nash
vile, and as an abuse of Judicial authority
They say the appointment of man living
outside tho district to collect taxes, bor-
row money, disburse funds, and perform
all the functions which tho people elect
officers to perform. is violation Of tho city
charter, and opposed to the nature Of
American institutions, unparalleled in the
history of the country. 1t is not known
whether Mr.. Rose, the receiver, will at
tempt to GUST the present city officials, or
leave them in their places and operate
through their agency. He is required to
give bonds in half million of dollars for
the faithful performance Of his duties.
Some think he will be unable to give bonds
such as the clerk and master of the Chan
Gerry Court Of Nashville viii accept. If
the receiver attempts to GUST the present
city officials there will be probably be trou-
BILE.
WASHINGTON, june 27.-The Iri-