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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-11

usually found, even before this could be de.
tected that the Emphatic glands on either
side of the throat become swollen and SEN
sitive to the touch. IF treatment is to be
effcctually in any severe case Of diptheria
it should commence at this stage. A
swab or gargle should not as yet be used
but chlorate Of potash, hydro-chloric acid
or better yet, the tincture of chloride
of iron, with the former of these rem.
edies should be freely administered.
The effect of these remedies is to i'm.
prove the condition of the blood, to sustain
it against the destructive processes which
are going on, prevent disintegration and
thus sustain life. Nothing is more harm.
full at this period than the use Of strong
solutions Of nitrate Of silver, or any es-
charotic preparation applied to the
throat. Serviceable in 30 many cases of
inflammation and liberation Of the throat
and tonsils, it is positively harmful to the
first stage Of diptheria. The fbriuous
membrane so characteristic of diptheria
may appear on an abrasion in any part of
the body, and you hasten and aggravatc
its appearance in the throat by destroying
mucous membrane by applications Of nj
tratc of silver. Later in the disease, when
the breathing is obstructed, swabbing the
throat is one of the best, as it often is the
only means of sustaining life, but the rem
edies thus applied must be simply astrin-
gent-never so strong as to destroy the
tissues. The diluted tincture of chloride
of iron when taken internally, is gargle
enough however till the membrane begins
to form in the throat, then a weak solution
of nitrate of silver, hydro.chloride or car
bolic acid and we have heard recommended
a solution Of per sulphate of iron.
Ono thing must never be forgotten,
the tendency Of the disease is to debilitate
toward prostration-and remedies having
this effect in the way of cathartics and de-
plctivcs are never to be given. On the
contrary, the only hope of the patients
life is by SO sustaining his strength that he
may throw off the disease. Never let an
opportunity 60 by Of giving nourishment
for fear of disturbing the patient or from
dread of seeing his distressing efforts to
swallow. Stimulants must be freely used
to sustain strength aud give vitality.
Briefly then, the treatment is tincturc
of iron, chloratc of potash, and hydro
chloric acid to improve the blood; stim-
ulants and tonics to sustain the strength,
and astringent washes to be used with
swab to relieve any temporary difficulty in
respiration after the membrane begins to
form.
The necessity of close watching, after q
patient begins to rccover,in this disease, is
greater than in almost any other. The
least exposure to cold brings on a relapse,
and even with the most careful watching
this often occurs. The remedies must not
bc discontinued even though the throat
may have recovered. The disease still re-
mains deep-seated in the system.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-11

GAY FLAG.-A merry couple who had
been married less than two years, and had
a very juvenile pledge Of their mutual
love, were one day returning from short
walk. When near their dwelling the hus.
band looked up and saw hanging at an
open window, in full view of the street, a
certain article of baby lincn," not gencr-
ally aired so conspicuonsly. He called his
wife S attention to the thing, and in gentle
reproof asked "What's that, my dear ?"
She looked, hesitated a moment, then
with sly glance and a smile answered {:
"That! why bless you that's the flag of
our union.'" The husband was conquered
by the pungent rctort. He saluted the
flag with swing of his hat, pressed his
wife's arm closer within his own, and sung
as he entered their own door: "Aud long
may it wave!'
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-11

- Chang, the Chinese giant, recently
brought to this country, is probably the
tallest man in the world. He stands eight
feet eight inches in his stockings, and is
about twenty-five years of age. He is
good looking and quite gallant in his way
lie devotes all his energy and most of his
business time to the decoration of his cum
brous body with store clothes. Chang
father was taller than he; and sister is
said to over-top him by few inches
Chang has wife and two children, all of
whom are said to look up to their natural
protector,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-11
~ The New England Homestead says

~ The New England Homestead says: {:
"Thc man who has ten acres in cranber-
ries, we'll ditched and watered and in good
order, has fortune which would require
a very round sum to represent as his capi-
tai; for his annual income, under ordinary
circumstances would require the capital Of
small bank in order to yield such an
amount of interest. There are still such
lands to be had. The expense of prepar-
ing them will be more than met BY the
first full crop, and after that the yield is
usually more than one hundred per cent.
on the investment"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-11
A Nrxv ED,TuoN OP GREENRACKS

A New EDITION OF GREENBACKs.-
In addition to the new fractional currency
the Treasury Department will soon issue
new United States notes of the denomina-
ton of one dollar. The plates of these
notes are now being engraved. A bust of
Washington will be substituted for the
vignettes of Chase heretofore used. This,
aud changes in the vignettes recently
made on the face of the fractional curren.
cy, is in accordance with an act of Con-
gress prohibiting the vignettes Of persons
now living from being on the face Of the
United States currency.-N. Y. Herald.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-11

p@~ Two Irishmen, on a sultry night,
took refuge underneath tho bed-clothes
from skirmishins party Of mosquitoes.
At last, one of them, gasping from heat,
ventared to peep beyond the bulwarks,
aud by chance espied fre-ay which had
strayed into the room. Arousing his coaa-
panion with punch, he said: "Jamie,
Jamie, it's no use. Ye mightas weel come
out! Here's one Of the crayters sarchin'
for us wild lantern"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-11

D@ Some one we'll says: "I would not
give much for your religion unless it can
be seen. Lamps do not talk, but they do
shine. A light house sounds no drum, it
beats no gong, and yet, far over the waters
its friendly spark is seen by the mariner.
So let your actions shine out your religion.
Let the main sermon Of your life be Illus
trated by your conduct, and it shall not fail
to be illustrious." .....ssr..
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-11
~ In the will of the late Wade Bolto

~ In the will Of the late Wade Bolton,
Of Memphis, is the following: ~ give
and bequeath to the widow and children
Of General Thomas Jonathan jackson,
known as Stonewall Jackson, who was
killed at the battle of Chsncellorville,
Virginia, $4,000, rs history tells me his
widows furniture was sold after death for
debt" Mr.. Bolton, by this act, has at
tached his name to a record which will
last as long as the earth remains uncon-
sumed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-11

Coop INsrITuTIoN.-It is proposed
to establish an institution for the education
of young ladies', in which the science Of
weavoloey, spinology, aud cookology will
form part. After obtaining these accom-
plishments, they may receive the +. F.W.
(ft for wives.)
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-11

B8- The most reckless sinner against his
own conscience has always in the back
ground the consolation that he will 20 on
this course only this time, or only so long,
and that at such time he will amend.
We may be assured we do not stand clear
with our own conscienccs when We deter
mine or project, or even hold it possible
to vlolate the silent Me1tor's warning.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-11

"Mammy," said precocious little
boy, who, against his will, was made to
rock the cradle Of bis baby brother, =" if
the Lord has any more babies to give
away, don't you take 'em."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-11

= Sawdust pills would effectually cure
many of the diseases with which mankind
are afflicted, if every one woulddo his own
saving.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-11

T. An Englishman lately PROPOSED to.
purvey country air for the inhabitants Of
cities, exactly ais one might deal in fresh
milk or new potatoes. He ewould laypipcs
from the open fields tothe heart of the me-
tropoks and turn on the breath Of the dai-
sies.- So Whenever you want Whit Of
new nsown hay you have only to suck it
through straw.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-09-11

~ A Bennington (Vermont) paper
thus reports the domestic market" in
that place:
f" Marriages, dull; engagements, de-
pressed; courtships, good and prime;
scandal, over-stockcd; bellies, plenty J;
bcauxs, scarce and Of poor quality.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-02-02
THE LITE DISASTER TO THE STEAM
SHIP PERLERE.

The terrific force of ocean storms has lately
received q new and striking illustration in Lce
terrible trial TO which tho splendid steamship
Percrs, one of the finest vessels in tho world
has experienced IN her late attempt to com, to
the westward. The full rcport of her able
commander, Captain Duche5ne, will be looked
for with much interest Il will be noticed that
CAPTAIN Ducl lcsne, the commander OF tho Pc
rierc was in the steamer Vessa; which vessel,
our rea lers will remember, coilidcd, somo hf-
teen wears back, with the ill-fated steamship
Arctic, in fog of The banks OF Ne~fouui-
land, the Arctic going down with large num-
Der of her passengers, while the Vesta soSlnto
port.
The steamship Pcricro, Captain Duchesnc,
sailed from Havre on Fridly the 10Th Tor New
York, touching at Brest, which port she lett
the day folio wing 1.-THE 1Gth). She encountered
strong head winds and heavy weather almost
trom tne start. The storm increased IN violence
unti! when five days out from Brest, 1t became
a furious gale which threatened destruction to
the ship. Heavy seas broke over her, carrying
away ,.,..cly the forwar deck cabin, dining
saloon and bar OF tho second .lasi passengers
deluging the engine room aud ,rtlnlly dis,
ab.ing tho ship. Tho storm caused tho foSsci
to lurch tremendously. The passeHTeri and
crew where thrown from place to placa with
great violence. The loss OF !ilo AMI injury to
persons on board are attributable to this Gauss
only. o. tho 2ist Tho Porlerc shipped a2 i'm
mcnsc sea, estimated at q Thousand tons,
wnich completely flooded tbs cabi and Killed
on: of tho passengers outright, MISS hunck-
clburg, from Germany Tho storm coming
from The west, and Captain l'uchcane being
doubtful uf his ability to su2cassfuiiy ride 1t
out. thought it prudent to pill trc vessel ABOUT,
winch was Il nc, and she arrived safely ~
IIavrc Oil the Goth, as before ataioL lnrcc OF
tho crew and three OF tho second cliss
passengers wero killed and many 0; hcrs injured;
Their iuj .ries, however, are nlainl% slight, ana
al! are no y doing well. Dir. Calleahan, Cathollc
priest; Fualquier, Frencbman. and Miss
Hunckelburg were the onlv passengers Killed.
The latter had her neck broken. None of the
firs.-ca.s passengers We're injured. The Pc
riere's passengers 90 forward to New York IN
the St. Lqurent next Saturday. l:core the ar
rival OF the pcriere at Havrc the passengers
assembled IN the cabin and unanilnous,y pass
ell resolutions complimenting Captain Dc-
chesno for his courage and sea.Lansliip, as dc,
monstrated not only in tho l,rcsent case, bu'
many times before, especially in The collision
Of the Yesta with the Arctic on the American
coast cars ago.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-02-02
TOO MUCH LAW.

The following sensible article is published
in ths Saturday number of r. q. Gains paper,
the Missionary Record. It would seem that
for once Democrats and Republicans can and
do agree:
We have often thought that law compre-
hended the well-being Of all the citizens. We
have had much new law in the reconstruction
Of our State, We have had many innovations
in our organic laws; the largest majority OF
them are good, and will DOUBTLESS work well
for the State. Possibly none will fail to see in
the future, that the largest number OF the
laws passed will be beneficial to all classes Of
our citizens. Many may object to the new
code Of laws; yet even those are now willing
to recognize those which have been enacted
by the present General Assembly. Many acts
have been passed to meet the special cases OF
importance to the State. Among those acts
one was passed to regulate the ELECTION and
government of cities, towns and villages: a
special act for Charleston was passed and an
election ordered. Express provisions were
made by which such election should be con-
Quoted. The election accordingly was held,
and the result was that much fraud, glarlng
and outrageous, was perpetrated on both sides.
The result was singularly close vote OF sew
contest ensued; that contest has been golh;,
on in various forms for some tire; it has been
before the Board Of Alderm y, before the
court; able lawyers have been feed and much
money has been expended on both sides; the
colored people have given literally to fee the
lawyers. We have had the courts decision,
and every effort has been made, in every dl-
rection. to place the parties claiming the
offices Of Mayor and Aldermen in power.
Every legitimate effort to secure these rights
has been sanctioned by every right-thinking
mind; but when any attempt is made to over
ride the laws, and TO enact eG post tttcto laws
in order to meet party purposes, and to make
the Legislature party to such action, it meets
with our unqualified condemnation.
The bill brought in by Senator d. L. CorDn
is in violation of what we consider sound policy
and Just and safe government. The purpose
is to make effective an action which was taken
prior to the legislation which is purposed to
be made effective and operative in behalf OF
the parties. This, in our judgment, is not the
proper course. The Legislature might pass
an act amendatory of tho former, and thereby
order new election, which would give the
settlement of the right back to the people.
But for that body to ualldate an action which
has transpired, and in which it is clear that
the law passed by that body has been violated,
is too much government for this age OF prog
ress and intellgenco.
We hope that the Legislature will not pass
q bill which is 80 manifostly IN violation OF the
Constitution of tho State and of the Uaited
States, and will involve an eudless litigation,
and keep up perpetual strife among the people.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-02-02

CIRCUMSTANCES ALTER CAsEs.-Mr. John W.
Forney is travelling in the South, and is writ
ing letters over his own initials to his paper.
In a late letter from Lenoir, North Carolina,
he is ''delighted to find the people of the State
so temperate and orderly;" he "has met great
number of the Confederate officers, and IN
every instance found them courteous, inteill,
GENT and full Of inQuiries;" tho election Of
Grant ''is regarded by this whole population
as the lest thing That could have happened to
them, and on every side when ho is not sur
rrised he is ovcrjoyed at the goodness, loyalty
and prosperity OF the people. Whether this
apparent change Of view has anything to DO
with land agency speculat;ons i'll which Nd.
Forney is said to be concerned, or results fIom
an honest conviction on closer inspection OF
the Southern people. wo do not undertake to
saw. We have no doubt ours Ives, however,
that the virtues vi the North Clro:iulans arc
all that he represents Them to be.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-02-02

UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE Observation-Disclosures
TO As1A-coMMITTEE ON DISABILITIES COIN
TAX.
WASHINGTON, February 1.-The joint reso-
luton for an amendment to the constitution
establishing universal suffrage, which was
adopted by the House of Representatives on
Saturday last, reads as follows
Be ii rescued, (two-shi-'s of both Houses
concurrng), That the / owing article be
proposed to the Legislatures OF the several
States as an amendment to the Constitution
three-fourths Of said Legislatures, shall be
held as part Of said constitution, namely:
ARTICLE =.
Sec. /. The right OF any citizen of the United
States to vote shall not be denied or abridged
by the United States or any State, by reason OF
race. color or previous condition OF slavery OF
any citizen or class Of citizens of tho United
States.
SEC 2. The Congress shall have power 10
enforce by appropriate legislation the provi-
sions of this article.
The vote by which the resolution was adopt
ed was yeas $50, nays thirds OF the
House voting in the affirmative.
The Peruvian ministers will leave Pensacola
this week.
The Telegraph hill gives the American and
Asatic Telegraph Company the ex;,usiye
right for fourteen years to land cables on the
Pacific coast, north of the fortieth parallel OF
latitude, provided they begin laying the cable
within one year.
The Secretary of the Navy is authorized to
detail one or more steam vessels to assist in
laying the cable, and the government is to be
entitled to priority in the use of the telegraph.
The Reconstruction Committee have named
Paine, Morris and Book, as subcommittee to
examine and report on applications for the re-
moval of political disabilities.
The Supreme Court has decided that tax re-
turns made in coin must be reduced 10 cur
%ency and the tax ON them is not illegal. The
District Supreme Court has again excluded
Bradley from practce.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-02-02
CONGRESSIONAL.

ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR GRANT
sEvENIY-FrYs THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR MRS.
LINcoIN-AI1 FoR GREECE SOUTHERN Pa
cHIc RAILROAD.
WASHINGTON, February LIN THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES the petition of the president,
professors and lay students Of th. College of
Physicians and Surgeons asking for the reor-
ganixation of the Naval Medical Corps, was
presented.
The following bills we're introduced and re.
ferred A bill regulating the sale of bonds and
bullion; bill preventing States from collect
ing illegal imposts, including the taxing OF
railroad passengers; bill making the Presi-
dents salary s1O0 900; bill paying $4,000 to
Lincoln's widow and children; bill giving the
Greek Government possession OF and title to
the two monitors, Mantonomah and Aga
WIN; bill renewing the grant of lands
to the Alabama Railroad Company; con-
stitutional amendment affecting Federal and
Congressional elections; bill g.anting aid
to the San Diego Railroad; a. bill for
tie construction OF tae Southern Allan
tic, Cult and Pacific Railroad; several bills
relieving political disabilities; bill granting
lands to Arkansas for the Mississippi, Washita
and redel:vering railroads; bill promoting
celebrity in the postal service.
The bill allowing government clerks ten per
cent additional pay, was tabled by vote OF
70 to "a.
A res )lution admitting tho Dominican Re-
oh Iol
by vote Of ITO to 62.
A resolution was adopted ordering the ar
rest of Scanned, for refusing to testify before
the Election Fraud Committee.
resolution was passed suspending the
payment OF revenue officers in Philadelphia,
alleged to have been irregularly employed.
Amotion for evening sessions to consider
the tariff was carried.
A bill to pay Walter D. Plowden, a colored
scout and spy IN South Carolina one thousand
dollars, was passed. Adjourned.
In THE SENATE, more fem.le suffrage petit
tions we're presented.
protest was received from numerous bus
ness men IN New York, against foreign vessels
carrying United States mails.
The Committee on Indian Affairs reported in
favor of indefinitely posLponing the bill! trans-
fcrring the Indian Bureau to the War Depart
,nent. Adopted.
& The bill appropriating fifty thousand aoiars
to fit up storeroom for preserving models In
the patent Office was dicussed and finally pass
cd in modified form.
Adjourned.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-02-02
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

The distillery of Hinton, Newman Co. has
been burned; loss ene hundred and twenty
thousand dollars.
A fire occurred in Wilmington last night, de-
suoyipg livery stable and injuing several
persons.
Three men entered gambling saloon at No.
566 Broadway, New York, yesterday, tied the
attendant, and stole seven thousand dollars.
The meeting of the Southern Press Associa-
ton has been postponed to the 18th instant in
consequence of the meeting Of the Direct
Trade Convention at Knoxville.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-02-02

Tho Rev. MI. Mackonochie, the defen-
dant in the famous Mackonochie case IN Eng
land, has written letter 10 tho London pa.
pers, warmly advocating the separation OF
Church and State. What right he asks, has
the powers Of the world? The Jewish Church,
he says, began to fall from God and ultimate
" sank into idolatry from the time that it PC
came on establishment in the reign OF Saul:
Tho reign OF Constantine was the beg inning OF
tho decline OF Christianity IN spiritual things,
quito as much as 1t was the beginning ol its
rise in temporal grandeur Nj. MackonochIo
does not advocate, but on tue contrary strong
Il opposes secession, from the Church vi Eng
laud What he wishes is q corporate scpIla-
ton cf the church from tho State. ard he urges
That 10 aeitate for this object IS the duty alike
Of citizens and OF chulchmen.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-02-02
BY TELEGRAPH.
THE STATE CIPIT4L.

REPORTS FROM THE JUDICIARY coMtrTTEE-
CHARLESTON TAX AcT-sAvANNAHAN AND CHARLES
TON RAILRoAp-oTHER LEGISLATIVE PROCEED
Nas.
COLUMBIA, February THE SENATE was
not in session to-day.
In THE HOUSE, Whipper, from the Judiciary
Committee, submitted majority and minority
reports on bill to punish persous <@fho shall
marry minors without the coTsent OF their
parents or guardians.
Whipper also reports unfavorably on bill
to extend in eertsdn cases the power Of magis-
trates to Imprisonment.
khipper also reported unfavorably on bill
to enlarge the powers of the Mayor and Alder
men of Columbia.
Whipper introduced q resolution to autho-
rize the Governor to purchase additional CO.
pies of Richardson's State Reports of Law and
Equity for exchange with other States.
Whipper introduced bill for the enlistment,
arming and discipline OF guard for the State
tenitentiary.
DeL.rge presented the memorial of the City
Council OF Charleston, to be allowed to levy
taxes in accordance with the ordinance to raise
supplies for the present year; alsc, the annual
statement for 1868 of the Charleston Aims
House, with o communication from the City
Council of Charleston enclosing said state
ment.
Miller introduced resolution to have spe-
cial committee of five appointed from the
House, TO examine and report upon the condi-
ton Of the Savannah and Charleston Railroad
Indefinitely postponed.
The bill to incorporate the Aiken Sanitary
Association was read third time, passed and
sent to the Senate. Also, o bill to renew the
charter of the Ancient Artillery Society.
The bill to incorporate the South Carolina
Phosphate Company received its final read
ing, the title was ordered to be changed to an
act, and it was ordered to be enrolled.