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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

CUsToM-lIOUsE" IRREGULARITIES" -
We learn from gentleman who arrived
by the Olympia, that it has been discov.
cred the custom.house officials are very liza
BILE to err in the amount of the fees to be
collected from vessels entering at that Of.
fee. A case in point is that of Mr.. Bos-
cowitz, of Victoria, owner of the schooner
4Anna Beck, who on the 4th of May paid
81 S74 for a permit" the collector claim
ing that So was the legal charge. Several
weeks subsequently, Mr.. B., ascertaining
that he had been overcharged, asked for a
receipt, which the collector refused to
give and offered to refund the amount of
81 62, the legal fee being, as he then
acknowledged only rs cents. This is only
stated as an instance. Other " irregulari-
ties" are reported, which limited space
precludes us for the present from ventil-
lating.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17
NORTHERN Pacific RAILROAD DIRyC.

NORTHERN Pacific RAILROAD DIREc.
Toas' MEE1IHG.-rhe Ocgosian pub.
fishes the folowin: statement Of meeting
held by the Directors Of the Northern
Pacific Railroad, in New York, few days
ago.
The policy of beginning at once the
construction of section Of road from the
point where the line leaves the upper Co.
lumb;a, aud thence eastward tho matter
Of putting additional sections of the road
between Kalana and Puget Sound, under
contract. the present year, will also be dis
cussel and determined to let out the con.
tract for one additional section of twenty
five miles, and we are informed that it is
in serious contemplation to contract this
season for the construction of the entire
line of road between kalama and Puget
Sound
Information from other and we'll in
formed sources confirms these statements
The executive committee of the direc.
tors will leave New York for the Sound
as soon as definite decision is reached.
They will be prepared aud fully EN-.
powered to Locate the terminus when
that is done work will begin ut this eud of
the route, and our farmers, stock raisers,
mechanics and merchants will enjoy their
share of the blessings flowing from the in.
auguration and progress Of this magn;fi-
cent enterprise.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

THE MORSE SrAruE.-The telcgraphers
of North America have by subscription
erected statue to Prof Morse, in Central
Park, N. Y. The unwilling took place
last Saturday. The lady who sent the
first Geographic message between Wash.
ington and Baltimore, May 9th, 1914
was present. The following message was
sent to 5000 Offices, at the same instant,
Prof. Morse manipulating lis own sigma
ture:
New YORK, June 100 P. M.-Greet-
ing and Thanking to the Telsgraphic
Fraternity throughout the World :--Glory
to God in the Highest; on Earth, Peace
and Good Will to all Men!
s. +. B. .MoRsE.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

MAcLEAY's New SToRE.-The enor-
nous length Of this new building, now in
course of erection, has led to inquiries
without limit as to the purpose it is de.
signed to serve. Some have been joking
ly told that it was intended for bowling.
alley. The last information, confidentially
impaired by an engineer, was that it was
to be a railroad terminus. Should this in
formation be reported among our speculat.
ing friends in Portland, doubtless by the
earliest opportunity we shall see some OF
them rushing frantically up to our city to
invest in town lots.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17
SDiTitualiSnl.

Mrs. Virgins delivered another lecture
upon this subject on last, Sunday after.
noon in the hall Of the Good Tenn.
plnrs In presenting her views the lady
travelled over much Of the ground occupied
ina previous address, representing that
the condition of individuals in the spirit
world would hc in accordance with their
condition in this life. II during that peri
Cd they had been just and kind their spir-
its would be happy, but if irregular in
their conduct when in this world and for.
Sctful Of their duties, they would be un.
happy. She denounced the idea thata life
of dissl patton, going on to old age, coull
be atonel for by some short period of re.
pcntaucc and amendment, for that individ-
uals whose lives had been one career of Ii.
centiousncss, even if they could be admit
ted into the circle of good spirits, would
shrink away from them and be attracted
by those ola lower grade. But, observed
the lectures, should those who have been
derclict in their duties in this life and are
consequently suffering in the sprit-world,
show yearning for higher spiritual life,
miuistcring angels would then be sent to
their relief and assistance In making
this assertion, the lady omitted to inform
the audience from what source she had OBJ
tanned the novel information. Punishment
consequent upon the departure from moral
rectiuie was represented as not deferred
until tie judgment Day, but as having its
commencement from the beginning of evil
doing, and that with regard to human ac-
tons, there was a heaven and hell in this
life, dependent upon conduct. In allud-
ing to the love of parents for their child.
rem and their grief at losing them, Mrs.
Virgins intimated that in the spirit world
this affection would be remembered, and
serve as a conncctin, link between child
rem and their parents, and had and would
continue to be source Of comfort to many.
In conclusion, allusion was made to pic.
lures of departed relations and friends, oh.
tanned through spirit media by photogra.
ply, and to the likeness of some lost loving
daughter, formerly Of this place, which
had been furnished by this means to be,
rcaved parents.
In closing her address, the lecturcss in.
vited her hearers to investigate Spiritual
ism, but left the audience to rely upon her
assertions for belief in her statements re-
specting it, without furnishing evidence
or proof to justify such belief.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

THE MooNLY VoICE.-This is the title
Of new paper which has lately come as
an exchange to this Office. 1t is small
sheet, but it makes up in vigor what it
wants in size. It is devoted to progress
and reform, and is decidedly Radical in
its views. We welcome it as a valuable
colaborer with the Register, the T!lbine,
the Transcript, and the Echo, in setting
these vexed questions of social and govern,
mental "progress." We believe our
worthy Deputy Postmaster Mr.. Sahm, is
agent for this place.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17
HIaH.ToNED WEDDING IN VICTORIA

HIGH.TONED WEDDING IN VICTORIA.
in late papers received appears quite a
display of the marriage of some scion of
the aristocracy 1--WE suppose), wherein it is
stated the bridegroom on the occasion was
supported BY two gentlemen. We have
often heard Of men when led to the gallows
having been supported" but We should
have hoped that on such an interesting &C.
casion as marriage, the joys in anticipation
would have been sufficiently invigorating
to have sustained the bridegroom without
the assisting arms Of supporters But it
may be that the hymenial altar, as we'll as
the haugman's alter, have occasionally the
same unnerving tendencies.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

TIL. following named gentlemen arc author
lied to receive and receipt for money due on
subscription to the STANDARD:
N. W. WATT, Victoria, V. l.:
NJ. r. lIARpER, Rockland, klihitat CO.
]. c. Cary, Yakima county;
l.. L. DUBEAr. Cowlitz;
WARREN COVE, Nisqually.
L. A. WILSON, Arcadia;
STEPHEN JunsoS, Steilacoom;
F. A. LIGHT,
HEYMAN GoopTINE, az
FREQ. MYERS, Fort Montgomery
S. F. CooMBs. Seattle:
O. J. McCArsLASD, Port Blakey:
Mai. G. Q. IALLER, WILDLY Island;
JAMES MURPHY, Utsalady;
HOLDEN A JUpsoS, Wh,,com;
JoHN p. JUpsoS. Port Townsend;
JoHN CoNDov, Port Gamble:
ORaIN A. HALL, Port Ludlow;
G. W. CANNON, Portland, Oregon.
n- Money can he sent through the mails
at our risk.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

INFLUENCE OF DIET UPON CHARACTER.
In an address by the resident Methodist
Minister of San Jose, before the lyccum of
that city, upon this subject, he remarked
that the influence of diet was strongly
marked in the character. I" The English
man" he observed, " is fond of roast beef.
lie eats it and he likes it, and it shows
itself in Ills thick, sincwy neck. The
French enjoy frogs, and take to dancing
and capcring. The Irishman rcjoices in
potatoes, and takes naturally to the hoe
aud spade. The American eats everything
and anything, aud can do anything and
everything"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

BASE BALL.-Asreeably to notice, an
organization was perfected on Wednesday
evening, the l4th inst, of Alki Base Ball
Club of Olympia, with the following named
gentlemen for officers President, R. G..
OBrien Vice President, j. w. Page !;
Secretary, Elias Wolf; Captain, W. Bux-
baum; Treasurer, F. NJ. Lamper, NJ. D. !;
Directors, E. NJ. Morgan, L. A. Treeu, NJ.
II. Scott, f. L. Smith, Burt Huntington
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

ALAS, Poor ENoCH Our senior,
Capt. Blinn, Mr.. Meeker, aud the publish
ers Of the Tribune and the Transcript, will
regret to learn that Major Adams, the
scholar, statesman and poet, has retired
from the tripod of the Register. tits with
sincere regret we make the announcement,
as the Administration now has no repre-
sentative man connected with journalism
in this Territory.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17
OLYMPIA, SATURDAY MORNING. JUNE Il. 1871.
Pork and Beans.
at our risk

Doubtless many a good, hearty, enjoyable
meal has been made from these two whole
some articles Of popular food, and that often
when the stock Of pork has been out, aud
the beans only have been left, satisfaction
has been felt in beans " straight 1t is a
common saying of some of our cities in tie
Eastern States, that they have been built
upon pork aud beans But admirable as
these two articles of general consumption
are, it will be easily understood that, in
everyday food as in other matters, occa-
sional change is most agreeable. Nature
rcjoiccs in variety We sigh for change,
even at the risk of it being for the worse.
We like change in our food, change in our
thoughts, change physically and intellectu
ally. None feel and are more aware of this
than those who, as editors Of newspapers,
cater the intellectual food for the public.
Nothing is so painful to them as to be con-
tinually harpiug upon the same subject
and setting the same dish before their read
ers. Speculations about the railroad ter
minus, the Presidential election, Ku Klux
troubles, however favored or seasoned, will
still be the old standing dishes, with which
the public have been SO often RECALLED.
The fact is, at present there seems to be
really but little cventful going on in the
world to write about. The German Franco
war is over, the French revolution about
ended, the alabama claims approaching
ing an amicablc settlement. There are
neither wars nor rumors of wars, nor do
We know Of anything brewing likely to be
eventful. In the absence of sensational
excitement, it should be matter of gratif
cation that We can contemplate with salts
faction our own position that if there be
truth in what the poet has said, that Man
never IS, but always to be blessed" that in
this part of the world We are happily
placed. In our Olynpian future there is
much that is cheering in perspective, indi.
cative Of a good time coming. The unde-
veloped resources of this vast region, with
its varied productions and its heathful
climate, admirably adapt it for the homes,
the happy homes, of a large population,
and undoubtedly in this expectation VIC
will not be disappointed. In its accom-.
plishment there will naturally occur unto.
ward incidents, occasional disappointment
and defeat, but gloriously in the ascendant
will be the strains of cheerful content.
Oregon and Washington, twin brothers in
material interest, have now fairly awakened
from the slumbers of the past. On every
side are indications Of general vigor. Look.
ing to the future, our confidence has placed
"light in the window" Washington
Territory with its prolific resources, and
our little Olympia with its many charms,
We feel assured is destined at no distant
day to occupy prominent and important
position in Americas wide domain.
In the meantime, therefore, we may
safely act upon the advice given by Sanche
Panza to Don Quixote, when doubt and
anxiety beset him: ID" Never mind master
cheer up; don't be down-hearted There
are tarts and cheese-cakes comingw
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

NEW PARrY.-Late Eastern papers an.
nounce the formation of a party in New
York, having for its object the influencing
OF elections favorably to the working classes.
1t is called the Raft" and has already
5l,0OO members. Branches are to be
formed in all the large cities.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

RARE BIRD.-One of those singular
freaks of nature repeated at long intervals
may be seen at the farm of Dr.. Roundtree,
in Lewis county, in bird with three legs.
1t manifests every indication of arriving at
mature growth without encountering the
usual fatality which seems to attend any
departure from the usual order.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

~ Mr.. Stephen p. Mcdonald is the
new editor of the Register, and an excel
lent paper he makes of it. He promises
in his salutatory to exclude personalities,
and devote every effort to tho advancement
OF the material interests of the city of Van
couver and Clark county" Ifhe makes
that determination an uncxceptionab!e rule,
he will succeed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

HARDWARE, &c.-Mr. S. Williams ad.
vertises in this issue his immense stock of
hardware, stoves and goueral merchandise.
Mr.. w. is one Of our oldest and most sol.
id" citizens, and can afford to sell for .
reasonable profit.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

p% The Intel1igence- says that the ship
J. r. Keeler, which sailed from Port Gam
BILE on the 9TH inst, run on bank near
Smiths Island, sprung q leak, and was
towed up the next day to Port Gamble in
a waterlogged condition.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

ERRoR.-The Transcript in publishing
the resolution of the Town Council relat-
ing to sidewalks on Washington street,
substituted the word removed" for Gre
uewed," making it obligatory upon prop.
erty holders to remove their sidewalks
an object not contemplated by the Coun-
Gil, except to rebuild them.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17
ANOTHER PIONEER GoNE.-The deaf

ANOTHER PIONEER GoNE.-The death
of Julien Bernier, announced in another
place deserves moro than mere mention of
time and place at which it occurred. Mr.
B. was one Of the Canadian voyageurs
who accompanied Jno. g. McTavish, in
the service of the Northwest Company, ia
Astoria, in 1918. After several years Of
active life on the upper and lower Colum
bia, Mr.. B. retired to farm on the Red
river Of the North, but was in 1871 in
duced by Sir Geo. Simpson to cross the
plains and settle on Puget Sound. The
deceased was 81 years Of age, nearly the
whole of which were spent on the frontier
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

~ The C0lonist thinks that but very
little will be done on the Canadian Pacific
Railroad, this season, except making pre-.
paratious for survey of the route.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

ANOTHER CELEBRATIONS will be
seen by advertisement elsewhere that the
people of Steilacoom design having grand
celebration on tho 4th. We premise,
from the names Of the gentleman having
charge of the matter, that it will be very
crcditable affair.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

pr A daughter Of Rev. Morley Pun
shon was recently married at, Toronto,
Canada, to Prof. Raynor, Of Coburs Uni.
yersity.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

UNITARIAN CHRIsTIANlTY.-Rev.Jn o
e. kimball will preach to- morrow, morning
and evening at the usual hours, in Good
Templars Hall, on Christianity in Eve.
ryday Life" and "The Unitarian Idea Of
Man." The public are cordially invited.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

TREAsURER.-The County Treasurer
elected year ago has taken the books and
papers belonging to the Office and delivered
them to Mr.. f. L. Smith, who will perform
the duties of the office. This illustrates
the folly of electing person to on Office
he is incompetent to fill.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

pT We learn FROM the Tribune that
DIR. Calhoun, of Port Townsend, has been
rendered the position of Government Sur
geon at New Westminster. with salary Of
$4,000 per annum and other emoluments
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

TRIN1rY.-Bishop Morris, and Rev.
Messrs. Hyland and Summers consecrat.
ed the new Episcopal Church building in
Seattle last Sunday. 1t has been named
Trinity Church.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

SouATTING.-The Seattle InteHigencer
says that W. B. Hall, of that city, has
dumped" a small tract of land on the
beach fronting that city, which has no
particular owner, and that other parties
have since taken up other tracts in like
manner.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

PAY UP.-Our party friends of Suoho-
mish and Whatcom counties still owe US
for election printing of the last canvass.
Having patiently waited year, we now
respectfully but firmly ask for our just
dncs.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

AccIDENT.-The Intelligencer says that
q u,an named Richard Barrett, was seri
ously injured by the falling Of tree, on
the Samamish river, q few days ago.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17
AGENTS FOR THE STANDARD.
San Francisco Agency.

L. P. FtsHEs, 20 and 81 New Mechanics En-
change, is our only authorized agent in San
Francisco. For Eastern advertising. Mr.
Fisher is represented by :. /. Fetiingili X
Co, of New York AL Boston.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

ga Brick Pomeroy has married Mrs.
Louisa NJ. Thomas" Elm Orlou," Of the
Democrat-and has started on q visit
to the Pacific Coast. He was lately d.
vorced from his first wife.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

- The Colosist says that Victoria
harbor is gradually filing up, aud property
owners are becoming greatly alarmed
thereat.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17
Agents In the Atlantic states.

Hrpsoy / MESEr. are the only Eastern Adver
Using Agents. with whom we do bushes
direct in the Atlantic States Office. 4
Park Row, Times Building, New ioih City
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

RETRoGRADING.-Thc Mechanics Lit
erary Institute of Victoria is about to close
its career Of usefulness in consequence of
the protracted prostration of business of
all kind in the colony, making the cx-
penses a burden too heavy to be borne.
The Victoria Agricultural and Horticultu.
raj Society also has just been numbered
among the things that were. We cannot
but look upon the condition of our colonial
neighbors with sincere regret, when we
reflect how bright were their prospects a
few years ago for long era Of plenty aud
prosperity.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

PRIzEs.-The prizes to the winners of
the races at Port Townsend on the 4th, as
far as decided upon, are as follows: Horse
race, s5O-entrance fee $40; canoe race,
S25.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

~ Lands in Washington county, Ore.
gou, which three years ago sold for s. and
SIS per acre, now bring $40. That's what
the railroad docs.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

SEAL GUN.-A late invention is gun
specially adapted to killing fur seals or
sea otter. The new weapon has noisless
report, and has been tested with the most
Hattering success.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

sB- Late dispatches render it certain
llaight will be renominatcd for Governor
of California.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

AGRIcuITuRE.-We are requested by
the Committee to state that meeting of
the Puget Sound Farmers Club will be
held in Olympia, on Saturday, July LIST,
at Fircmen's Hall. 1t is expected that
our farmers will take decided interest in
this matter and make it success. The
Committee suggest that they bring sam
Piles of fruits, flowers, vegetables and d.iry
products, and with them reports of expert
cuccs and essays upon all appropriate top
les. The Importance of an organization
of our farmers, bringing them together,
leading them to compare experiences and
enabling them to determine results cannot
be over. estimated. We have long felt that
there should be an organization of this kind
on Puget Sound, and are pleased that tho
matter has at last assumed definite shape.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

u II j. reported that the schooner
IDAHO, Capt, Pray has been wrecked at
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-06-17

BERLIN, juno Ian Imperial proc
lamation announces the order in which the
triumphal procession is to enter. the city.
At the head of the column will be borne
the eagles captured from the French !;
then, following in the order in which they
are named, the generals not engaged in
the war, the aid de camps of officers in
the field, commanding officers, Prince Bis
marck, Gems. Won Room, Won Moltke, and
Emperor VILLAIN; after the Emperor,
come the German Prince, and tho victori-
Gus army.
All restrictions of use by the public Of
the telegraph wires between France and
Germany, except for transmission OF
cypher messages, will be removed on tho
14th.
PARIS, june Tho general services
to-day over the remains of the clerical
victims of the Commune were very i'm
posing.
VERSAILLES, June 8.-A motion to
prolong the presidency of Theirs is post
poned until after tho elections. Theirs
favors republic.
PARIS, june 1.-the Presse expects
strong effort will be made by the Bona
partists for the success Of their party in
the coming supplementary election.
The Paris Journal says the Prince Inn
perial, not Prince Napoleon, will be put