Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-01-29

AsuINGToN, Jan. IO.-l NC CO0grcS-
sional Temperance Society held meeting
tonight, at the Metropolitan Methodist
Church. The hose vas deascly crowded
with ladies' and gsntlemcn. Senator vii.
son was present. The secretary red the
following recommendation Of the society
g Believing the habitual usc Of intoxicat.
ing liquors, us beverages, causes misery TO
every man aud woman and child, over ten
years old, and that one million of members
of Christian churches, millions Of children
in the Sabbath aud public schools, and mil.
lions of others might be persuaded to
pledge thcir faith, truth and honor, Who'll
ly to abstain from the use Of intoxicating
drink. it is recommended that simultane-
Gus meetings in their several towns, town
ships, cities and wards, be held on the 22d
Of February next, the birthday of Wash
ington, to unite in the organization of
Union Temperance Societies, based on
single pledge of total abstinence, and to
adopt practical measures to have such
pledge presented to poverty, suffering
and crime, there is safety alone in total
abstinence; that personal pledge of CO.
operation. will have the effect to tend to Sc
cure and maintain such abstinence. The
Congressional Temperance Society sug-
gcsts and recommends to ministers Of
churches, all temperance organizations,
human philanthropists and patriots
throughout the land, to hold this meeting.
The Secretary believes that if concerted
and vigorous effort be made to that end,
~ r. ha
few months, be thus pledged. Senators
Pomeroy, Wiley, Patterson and Bucking-
ham, Representatives Whitmorc and Fer.
ry, and Vice President Colfax, said that
it was proposed to hold meetings every
two weeks, during the session of Congress,
and that churches would be procured for
that purpose.
Mass Meeting Of Friends Of Cuba.
New YoRK, Jan. 19.-An immense
mass meeting, in favor of Cuban indcpeud-
ence, was held at Cooper Institute, this
evening. Horace Greeley made speech
favoring the recognition of belligcrent
rights to Cuba. Cassus NJ. Clay, Of Ken.
lucky, also made speech. Resolutions
were adopted expressing sympathy for
Cuba, and urging the Administration to
accord bclligcrcnt rights to and favoring
the establishment Of Cuban charitable aid
societies.
Mormon Elder Installed nj Brooklyn.
Interesting ceremonies took place yes.
terday in the Mormon Temple at Brook
Ign. A new Elder from Edinburg was
installed with appropriate services. One
hundred and forty saints were present
from Salt Lake. The Elder delivered a
sermon, vigorously defending polygamy,
and denouncing the scurrillous press of
New York.
Rumored Fenian Expedition.
There are rumors of a new Fenian ex.
petition to Canada. Some leading spirits
Of the brotherhood, in Now York, arc
busy at a mysterious project. A conmu-
nication Vas received yesterday from Ire
land reporting the state Of affairs there.
Men enrolled in the brotherhood in Ire.
land express willingness to revolt MS soon
as the brotherhood hero strike Canada
Preparations are being made for the event.
Large quantities of arms are daily being
forwarded to Ireland. Ono thousand five
hundred men arc enrolled in the City of
Cork, and in Dublin about the same mum.
bcr.r There is scarcely doubt that there
is from 10000 to $4,000 men in Ireland
available for immediate action aud service
if called upon. ......
Steamboat Mems Convention.
ST.. Louis, Jan. 19.-The Steamboat
Mems Convention adjourned till to.mor-
row. They are awaiting the arrival of
delegates from other cities. The object
of the Convention is to take steps to pro.
cure separate navigation laws for western
rivers.
Prince Arthur IN New York.
New YORK, Jan. 21.-Prince Arthur
has arrived, and was received according to
programme. He rode to Central Park in
the afternoon, and visited Booths Theater
in the evening. He leaves for Washing
ton in the morning.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. Isl. NJ. Nor
rill was, to-days elected United States
Senator.
The Storm ut Cave City, Ky.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 1S.-A terrible storm
visited Gave City station on the Louis.
vile and Nashville railroad at an early
hour this morning, resulting in the de-
struction of property seven or eight per-
sons were instantly killed, including a
tank man, hiy wife and two children, and
eighteen persons were moro or less in
jured. A number of buildings wore
blown down, and timber scattered in all
directions. 1t is not asccrtained how far
the hurricane extended. The storm pass
ed over portion Of this city. Hail the
size Of walnuts, fell, stripping the trees
entirely of small limbs. The river con-
tinues rising six inches per hour, which
is faster than has been known for years.
If the food continues, great destruction Of
property will ensue.
The storm at ST. Louis. Il
ST.. LOUIS, Jan. 1S.-A terrific thun.
dan 1;,hfniur wind md hail etorn, ro.sod