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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-05-27

~ There will be a transit Of Venus
across the sun, in 1874, aud astronomers
are already busy iu making arrangements
for its careful examination, as by it the
distance of the sun from the earth is de-
termined. The last transit of Venus was
in 1850, and since that time instruments
of greater exactness have been made. Its
result will be watched with great interest
bv scientific men.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-05-27
WEARING EUoENIE's SECOND HAND

WEARING EUoENfE's SECOND HAND
CLoTHEs.-A New York correspondent
writes If Solomon had lived in this nine.
teenth century, he should have written,
Keep thy tongue with all diligence; for
out Of it are the issues Of life; instead Of
Keep thy heart" The tongue is now
much more responsible for tho wrongs done
in life than the heart. The most malicious
things said are mere emanations of tho
tongue, and don't come at all from the
heart. Women will say things Of each
other, not meaning to do harm, and yet
how much is done by one unkind word
l heard a lady say, few days since, she
wondered what Mrs. Soand.So would do
now that she would not be able to buy tho
Empress's second. hand clothes; and when
she saw astonishment expressed on my
face, she said: Why. don't you know she
has been buying the Empresses' dresses
for years? While her dresses are very el-
egant, no one ever saw her with perfectly
fresh dress on" The moral drew from
all this was, that the only use woman's
fine clothes were to her was to make other
women hate her-if you can call that
use. Upon inquiry | find that the EN-.
press never wore dress more than three
times; that was the extreme when some
particular costume pleased her very much;
and often dress was worn but once. On
certain days, those that had their service
were exhibited on lay figures by the dame
de robe in charge, and sold to the highest
bidders. They were usually bought to go
out of France-Russia and the United
States being the principal markets for
them.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-05-27

VANIrY.-Take one egg, very small
pinch Of salt, and the same of soda mix
very stiff with -four; then take enough Of
this stiff paste to spread ont to the size Of
a sauce-plate. When rolled as thin ~ .
waiter, drop it in clean sweet lard. As
soon as it blisters, turn quickly. Take
out, crate or sprinkle fno white sugar
over it to gil the hollows formed By ths
blisterS. # as
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-05-27
D@- Henry Ward Beecher says: "

p0- Henry Ward Beecher says: " 1t
is not true that had men are always un.
happy; indeed from their peculiar organ
ization they are frequently better calculat-
ed to enjoy themselves than some OF the
most virtuous in the community. Relig-
ion has produced more misery than joy in
the world, if considered from mere doc
trinsl point Of view"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-05-27

@ In Berlin they have Homes for
the Homeless" an extensive collectioa Of
buildings. These are nov undergoing
improvements which will make thsu orsa-
ments to that part Of the toun 10 whish
they are situated. These huildiegs are
divided into separate departments fcr
homeless women sud children and hous-
less men.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-05-27

~ A new kind Of wooden pavement i
being introduced 10 the West. called Mil,
ler's Improved" which is said to combine
all the good qualities of the Nicholson with
very essential improvements, one Of which
consists in the removal with facility Of
each single block without displacing others.
The expense is also said to BE- less thaa
that of any other wooden pavement.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-05-27

r Salt Lake has risen thirty feet since
the settlement of Utah by the Morwons.
This inland sea will soon assume oceanic
proportions at that rate of rising, aud the
parched desert become q vast expense OF
water.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-05-27

THE Iron BAR.-A bar of iron, worth
S., worked into horse shoes, is worth Sl0.50;
made into needles, it is worth 1855; made
into pen-knite blades, it is worth 1925;
made into balance springs of watches, it is
worth S250,O0O.
What drilling the poor bar must un-
dergo to reach all that. But, hammered
and beaten and pounded and rolled and
polished, how was its value increased! 1t
might we'll have quivered and complained
under the hard knocks it got; but were
they no: all necessary to draw out its fiue
qualities, and fit it for higher Offices?
And so, children, all the drilling and
training to which you are subjected in
youth, and which often seems so hard to
you, serve to bring out your nobler and
finer qualities, and fit you for more respou.
sible posts and greater usefulness in the
world.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-05-27

WE'LL READ.-A young lady called at
the library a few days ago, and in naming
over some books which she said she had
read aud admired to the librarian, that
gentleman asked her if she had read Ho-
mer's Iliad. "Why, no" said the fash.
ionable demoisellc. SIS it pretty story ?"
Another young lady in this city, during a
conversation on the styles of the English
poets, said she liked Lalla Rookh best.
He was one Of the sweetest poets she had
ever read. If young ladies of the ton are
so ignorant Of polite literature, the sooner
the Literary Society commences its CONFER.
sazioni the sooner will its usefulness begin.
1t certainly has mission to accomplish.
Seven sins to be accounted for, that
were left out of the book, viz:
l. Refusing to take your own country
paper.
2. Taking a paper and then refusing to
pay for it.
3. Not advertising.
4. Getting married and forgetting to
send in the notice along with dollar
"william" to the printer.
5. Asking newspaper to publish mat.
ter that is for your own benefit without
remuneration.
6. Reading copy on compositor's case.
I. Never paying your subscription until
the publisher goes to the trouble of asking
for it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-05-27

anu emerge from the WauSOieuu WIFI tue
smell of the virus upon their garments
but they refuse to confess it. So with all
the slaves of passion; like the marine di:
yer, they 20 down among the dead men,
and struggle up again to the light of day
-convulsed by horrid recollections of con-
tact with the dead, but returning again
and again, until at length they have lost
their identity among the hopeful living,
and by the verdict of society and the fixed
finger of inscrutable Providence, are con-
signed to the dark procession of dead
men, who lurk among the habitations of
the living.
In all the cities of the East, and on the
continent of Europe, this dark procession
swells, and gathers volume and threatens
to absorb in its ranks the body of our
youth-the young, toward whom the aged
turn with loving eyes as the pillars Of
hope-soldiers destined to take rank in
the battle of life on the side of virtue
for, alas mans condition is an incessant
conflict between virtue and vice-a hot
struggle between the living and the dead
men,
Science devised and suggested the
quarantine as protection and guard
against physical cpidemics, and it has
been most cfficacious in its results. The
social quarantine is the power which phil
anthropists must employ to diminish or
utterly remove the present danger of con-
tact between the living and dead men.
1t being conceded that the gamblers
breath atlantis the air with moral death,
he must breathe an atmosphere of his own ;
it being conceded him that his art aud
craft have degraded him to a condition of
moral death, then it is due to the living
to devise such guards and warnings US
may preserve them from contact with the
contagion. Another form of moral death
called the Social Evil is made the sub
ject of police surveillance and regulations
in many cities. But the gambler is more
dangerous foe to life and hope. Marius,
weeping amid the ruins of Carthage, felt
some compunc tious throb, but the dead
men Of the nineteenth century revel and
riot, with fendish exultation, among liv.
ing habitations they have pluudered; no
touch Of mercy swells the dead mems
heart, but they, cold as the monumental
marble which records the birth aud death
of their last victim, and which stands
there, in the lonely mountain, n terrible
witness against his destroyers. The ashes
are cold upon his hcar,hstone. aud the
mourners go about the Streets But he
left a legacy to his orrhans-it is scrawl,
upon which was traced in faint characters :
MY dear children, never go down
amonr the dead mon ,"
The New York herald., 1871-03-18

A New FRENCH LoAN.-Our dispatches
this morning announce that the French gov
ernment has decided upon placing new loan
Of two and half mlliards of francs upon the
market. For the purpose Of strengthening
the national credit it is proposed to buy up a
large amount Of rentes and so run up their
market price. The new loan will be issued in
the form Of three per cent rentes. Before the
war this class of securities commanded good
price in France, but they have deprecated
greatly since the disastrous struggle began,
and are now quoted at but little over fifty
cents on the dollar. The amount of the pro-
posed loan-about five hundred millions Of
dollars-is very large, but it will doubtless be
taken up at fair price, and will enable the
French to pay off the stipulated proportion of
the war indemnity, the payment Of which rids
France of the presence Of German soldiers.
The New York herald., 1871-03-18

THE REPORTED SALE OF CUBA CONTRA
DIoTED.-The telegram which announced that
the United States were negotiating with the
Spanish government for the sale of Cuba and
Porto Rico seems to be void of all foundation.
Senor Roberts, the Spanish Minister, informed
one of our reporters yesterday that the whole
story was hoax, and that Spain had not the
least intention Of selling Cuba or any of her
West India possessions. Even if she ever
had mind to such a bargain she could no
longer entertain the idea, now that the pacili-
cation of the island has been secured at the
cost Of so much blood and treasure.
The New York herald., 1871-03-18
THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

Freedom OF Conseience-Army Reform
Premier Gladstone aud the Vote Of Cen.
sure--1he Purchase Of Commissions.
LONDON March II, 1871.
The proceedings Of the imperial Parliament de-
velop some very interesting and really important
legislative progress.
Since the moment OF my latest report by cable
telegram to the HERALD enabled to state that
the House of Lords last evening passed to second
reading the bill for the abolition OF University tests
of conscience by oath.
The lobbies and galleries Of the House Of Com.
mons were thronged with army officers and people
interested In the bill for the reorganization OF the
army. --."' ''. -. '.-.'".
Soon after the session was opened Mr. Gladstone
informed the House tnat ne was as yet unable to fix
day for the consideration OF Mr.. DilKes' resolution
censuring the Ministry for accepting the proposal
for conference upon the Black Sea question until
after the Army bill had beeu settled.
In debate which soon followed the statement OF
the Premier several members shared generally,
assailing the system Of purchasing commissions In
terms which their opponents considered to be
attacks upon the habits and institutions OF the
country.
Mr.. Cardwell, Secretary OF State for War, took
part In the debate in able defence OF the BILL and
particularly Of the clause providing Tor the abolition
system.
Parliament met to-day at noon.
In the House OF Lords the bill for the abolition Of
University tests passed its second reading.
Disrneli and Gladstone OIL the Army Reform
Question. - =. ~.
esaaa Ill. LONDON, March II, 1911. ;
In the House OF Commons tonight a resolution to
Inquire into monastic institutions was rejected.
Mr.. Disrael then reopened the debate on army
reorganization. He insisted that "the abolition Of
the purchase system was a paltry measure
to propose where great remedy for In.
efficiency was demanded. The proper course
to pursue would be to let the bill before the
House go to select committee on Improvement.
The question or purchase also had financial phase.
He feared that fs,OOoOOO would be insufficient to
indemnify losers by It's abolition"
Mr.. Gladstone expressed his belief that "the bill
satisfactory to the three branches OF the ser.
vice, and he opposed It's reference to committee
The second reading Of the bill was carried.
The New York herald., 1871-03-18
Personal Intelligence.

Mr.. John Knapp, proprietor Of the st. Louis Re-
publican, has arrived at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
General G. L. Andrews, United States Marshal, Of
Boston, Is sojourning at the Grand HOTEL
Colonel Edwin Gebhard, Of the United States
Army, has taken quarters at the st. James Hotel.
Captain W. r. Gardner, from Massachusetts, is at
the Sturtevant House.
Mr.. r. M. Field, manager OF the Boston Museum,
has left the Westminster Hotel ior Europe.
II. G. Fant OF Washington, is temporarily at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Mr.. @. w. King, Chief Engineer Of the United
States Navy, Is stationed at the Astor House.
General II. A. Barnum, OF Syracuse Is ut the
Holman House,
Mr.. John B. Taft, OF Boston, has arrived at the
Albemarle Hotel
The New York herald., 1871-03-18

THE Coal STRIKE begins to tell seriously
upon every branch of industry. Yesterday at
a meeting of manufacturers of plate iron 1t
was determined to advance the price of all
grades of boiler plates three-eighths of q cent
per pound. The manufacturers allege that
they are forced to demand this advance in
consequence Of the rise in the cost of pig metal,
caused by the heavy increase of the price Of
coal In the Schuylkill region.
The New York herald., 1871-03-18
AUSTRIA AND NORTH GER.
MANY.
TELEGRAM TO TIE NEW YORK HERALD.
Popular Agitation Against the New Empire-
sympathy With France.

VIENNA, March IT, 1871.
The public agitation which has been produced
among the peoples subject to the crown Of Austria
by the result Of the war between France and Ger
many, to which l referred by cable telegram
few days since, is progressing, despite the caution
OF the executive government.
II crops cut OF different points, but Is still met
with measures or repression.
Ihave TO announce by cable report to the HERALD
o-day that programme for celebration In honor
"of the liberation Of France from the Prussians''
has been arranged by committee OF the citizens or
Gratz m eepial OF styra, but the proposition has
not yet peen sanctioned by the Governor OF Styria
The New York herald., 1871-03-18
TEE NEW GOVERNMENT LOAN,

PHILADELPHIA, March IT. 1871.
To-day the following parties have subscribed
to the new national loan:-Mechancs National
Bank, Pittsburg, $2eo,oOO; First National Bank,
Green Bay, WIS.,, $4,000; First National Bank
Eiaribauit, Mnn., sSo.ooo First National
National Bank Lansing, Mich., $6l,Ooo;
Honesdae (Pa.) National Bank, $50, 500;
Knox County National Bank, Mount Vernon, Chio
Sl5o,ooo Brandon Nt.l National Bank, $4,000 o.;
insa, rsa ,NaionaI Beverly Ohio, $4,000 Second Ma.
On the 10th instant the privilege thus given to the
banks to subscribe to the new five per cent loan
witnout requiring them to take also portion of the
Will expire.
The New York herald., 1871-03-18
ENGLAND.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

Economic Questions to a Continental Ally
and PrOtegc.
LONDON, March II, 1871.
have heard asserted In political and Parliamen-
tary to-day that the British government has
asked that Of Belgium for an explanation to "the
neglect and delays which have characterized com.
mercial intercourse between the two countries.v
The New York herald., 1871-03-18
THE WEEKLY HERALD.

The Cheapest and Best Newspaper In tho
Country.
The WEEKLY HERALD OF the present week, now
ready, contains splendid Cartoon representing
Mercy to Animals and Cruelty to Men, together with
the very latest News by Cable up to the hour OF pub
licaton OF the situation In France; also Telegraphi0
Dispatches from All Parts OF the World; The Result
Ofthe Election In New Hampshire; Full Particulars
OF the Fight between the Ku Klux and the Negro
Militia In South Carolina the Holden impeachment;
The Tornado in Illinois and The Joint High
Commission. 1t also contains the latest news
by telegraph from Washington, Artistic, Lite:
rary. Fashionable, P9lltlcal, Religious and
cal Facetia Editorial Articles on tho
prominent topics Of the day; our Agricultural
Budget; Reviews OF the Cattle, Horse, Dry Goods
and Boot and Shoe Markets; Financial and CONNER
cai Intelligence, and accounts OF all the mpor tane
ana interesting events o the week.
TERMs-Single subscription, 81; Three copies S5;
Five copies, So; Ten copies, sl5 Single copies. Ava
cents each. limited number or advertisements
inserted In the WEEKLY HERALD.
The New York herald., 1871-03-18
VIEWS OF THE PAST.

MARCH 18.
Is 865-Battle Of Bentonville, N. O., Occurred tho
rebels defeated by Sherman's forces.
1S48-Sr II. Lytton Buwer, British Envoy to Spain.
ordered by her government to leave the COun-
try within fOrty-eight hours.
1S4S- Insurrccti0n commenced in Berlin. Prussia.
1793-Batle of Neuwinden, Belgium, occurred; the
French were defeated by the allies.
The New York herald., 1871-03-18
SCOTLAND.

Death Of Robert Chambers, tho Publisber.
LONDON, March IL, 1871.
Robert Chambers, the well known publisher q
died to-day.
The New York herald., 1871-03-18
ROME AND ITALY.
TsLsGnAns TO THE usw yoax HERALD.
Cardinal AntonelII In IA New Prote,t-Mr. Od~
Russell about TO Return to the Centre.

Cardinal Antonelli In New Protcst-Mr Ode
Russell about TO Return to the Centre.
ROME, March II, 1871.
conflict OF feeling still prevails between the Papaa
Cabinet and tho government OF the King OF Ilaly.
They are far from being rcconcied appearing as
united italy under the rule OF q lay monarch and a
Pontlfr sovereign.
have been informed to-day for the Information
OF the readers OF the HERALD that 1t IL asserted ON
good authority In the Vatican, that His Emnenoe
the Cardinal Secretary OF state, Antonel has sent
fresh note to the Italian authorities In reference to
the recent disturbances which occurred In the Jesuit
church In Rome.
Mr.. Odo Russell Ia expected to return shortly tn
Rome to arrange the business OF the British Lega-
tlon In the Holy City. the duties OF which are be
performed by the British Minister at Florence.
The Italian Cover nmenr Budget-A Heavy
Trcnsury Deficit and New Tax Imposts-Te
Rome hut Security Of Peace Law.
FLORENCE Marcn II, 1871.
In confirmation OF my statement by cable to the
HERALD few days since with reference to the Trea.
ury deficits OF the Italian government, have to In
form your readers to-day OF the parliamentary facs
that during the session Of the members OF the Cham.
ber OF Deputies here to-day the Minister OF III.
nance. presenting an excuse for tho non-prc-
sentation OF the buaget, said "there was q
total deficit or 900 OF lire to be provided for"
lie proposed "to augment the issue OF bank notes
by 600 and TO increase taxes ten per cene
over present rates throughout the kingdom"
The Italian Parliament Will meet III Rome In July
to vote the budget
Bills have been introduced for the abollshment OF
different duties regards foreign vessels and FOE
''the better maintenance OF the public peace and
security throughout the kngdom.n
The New York herald., 1871-03-18

Conference at London -" Notwithstanding
newspaper invectives the Powers have inter-
preted the letter Of Prince Gortchakoff as
reasonable and upright, as not q challenge,
and not treachery. The result Of the Confer
ence involving no unjust sacrifice Of stores and
disturbing no rights, removes distrust and
pledges peace"
The New York herald., 1871-03-18

A.-COlds and C0u ghs.-Sudden Changes %
climate sources of pulmonary and bronchial affections
Experience having proved that simple remedies speedily
when taken In the early disease, at once
"BROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROO HEs let the cold cough or
irritation of the throat be slight by this
more serious attack may be warded OF.
Owing to the good reputation and popularity OF the rro
good for nothing BE sure obtain the trus Brown
Bronchial Troches. Sold everywhere.
The New York herald., 1871-03-18

A Specinity.-GentIemen's silk Hats, "a.
Broadway styles at about half Broadway prices
O. o. d. HAT COMPANY IL Cortlandt street,
The New York herald., 1871-03-18
Franco Gratined by can Act OF Peaco and
Right.0

PARIs, March II, 1871.
The Jourma! 0Gciel, commenting on the
treaty concluded by the London Conference
on the Eastern question, says;-"Al the
Powers displayed willingness to solve the
Euxine question. All must rejoice at this act
Of diplomacy, which has violated no right,
sacrificed no one, but has restored rights,
removed mistrust and consolidated good rela-
tions. The act is one Of peace and right"
The New York herald., 1871-03-18

TIE FIRST D0sE.-Mrs. Mary Munson, who re-
ceivod her diploma at the ST. Louis Homnopa mic
Hospital last week, Is the first feminine graduate OF
q medical college west Of the MssissippL
The New York herald., 1871-03-18

A.-Depot for Stefnfeld5s French Coeuao
BITrERS removed to 12l Liberty street.
The New York herald., 1871-03-18
The Universities Boat Race.

LONDON, March IL, 1871.
Tne Cambridge and oxford boat crews are now
practising daily on the Thames, preparatory to the
great annual boat race, which Is appointed for the
1st day Of April
The New York herald., 1871-03-18

A.mFor Moth Patches, Freckles and Tan,
use PERRY'S MOTH AND FRECKLE LOTION. Depo&
~ Bond street. New YORK Sold by druggists every where
The New York herald., 1871-03-18
EX-sECRETARY SEWARD.
TELEGRAM 70 TINE NEW yoax HERALD.
The American Statesman in India and In
Good Health.

CALCUTTA, March IA,
Via LONDON, Marcn IL, 1871. !
hasten to announce the fact that the Hon. VIII.
liam II. Seward left here yesterday for Bombay.
where as has been the case here he win be the guest
OF the British officials.
Mir. Seward's health Is exccllent
The New York herald., 1871-03-18
Eespntchcs for tho Holy SEQ.

Dispatches for tho Holy SEQ.
FLORENCE, March II, 1871.
II is reported that Monseigneur Stanner passed.
through this city for Rome, with French. English
and Bavaran dispatches for the Pope.
The New York herald., 1871-03-18

SPRING is Coming.-If You Wish Boots and
Shoes beautiful In stye excellent quality moderate ID
price, patronize MILLER CO., Union square
The New York herald., 1871-03-18

Fine Stock Of Spring Continxs, vestin9r
and Trowserinys at low prices J. w. MCKINLEY, Mer
chant Tailor, $50 Broadway corner Of Prince street.
The New York herald., 1871-03-18

A.-Herrfng's Patent 'e'e-a's .-.a ..s,
CHAMPION SAFES
25l Br oliway, c)rner Murfav t.r,st
The New York herald., 1871-03-18

All Perfect Fitting Boots, Shoes, Gaitcrs and
SLIPPERS. at Z. A. BROOKS, SIS broadway.
The New York herald., 1871-03-18

A.-FOr n Stylish and EIcannt SDrinr IInA
call on DOUGAN, 1O2 Nassau. corner of Ann atraet.
The New York herald., 1871-03-18

To Increase and Thicker the Growth Of fh
hair use HALLS VEGETABLE SICILIAN HAlR kE
NEWER. Nothing better known to science
The New York herald., 1871-03-18

A.-The Rest Place to Euy Your Hats is Of
ESPENSCHEID, manufacturer 1Is Nassau street.
The New York herald., 1871-03-18

infatuated with that style of amusement, why
1t is best to let them alone to work their own
salvation or utter destruction, the latter being
the most probable.
The New York herald., 1871-03-18

Spring Styles Gents and Boys, Hats
BATAS, 257 Cara street, corner Wooster.
The New York herald., 1871-03-18

Sure to Regulate the Bowels.
Mrs. wINSLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP is the only thing
that mothers rely upon for their children.
The New York herald., 1871-03-18
The Lexington Avenue

Phrenol0sical Examinations Daily at 3S
Broadway showing talents defects and best business.
The New York herald., 1871-03-18

A.-Stylish Hats mt Popular Prices.
: BURKE, 123 Fulton etroaf