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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-12-09

BRAZILIAN TURTLEs.-Thc size Of
Brazilian turtles may be imagined from
the fact that the fippers and feet of one.
in crawling over the sand leaves track Of
two irregular grooves three or. four feet
apart, as though great wagon with cog
wheels had been driven over the ground.
1t is an easy matter TO find turtles nest
by this track. She comes out of the sea
and travels far up on the beach to lay her
eggs in the sand, digging hole foot aud
q half or two feet deep for the nest
Professor Hartt, who was in Brazil with
Prof. Agassiz, says that he saw turtle de-
posite one hundred and forty.three eggs 10
one of these nests. The eggs are .ll laid
at one sitting, then covered mp closely with
the sand and left to hatch. The eggs ~
larger than hens eggs, round, and covered
with tough, white skin. The Rrazilians
eat the eggs, and also the flesh Of the tur-
tie. The creature is captured in curious
way. Two persons go behind it, and tax.
ing hold Of the shell, turn the animal on
its back, in which position it is at the mer-
cy of its captors, as it is impossible for it
to turn over on its feet again. The hum
ters are obliged to cfeep up behind it eau
tiously, for as soon as it is alarmed it thrust
its forepaddles into the sand aud throws it
behind, so thatif the pursuers do not quick-
ly close their eyes they arc likely to be
blinded.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-12-09

THE Gypsy PARLIAMENT.-The Gyp-
sy Parliament, which meets once every
seven years and consists of delegates from
all the countries of Europe, is expected to
assemble soon near Canstadt, in Germany.
The king of this nomadc race is one 10.
seph Rciuhard, who has reached the vcu-
cradle age Of 9S years. He has had seven
wives and is the father Of forty five child
rem. Our American idea of the whole
gypsy tribe is rather uniavorabe. They
are regarded generally as set of horse
and chicken stealers, as few in numbers,
and without organization or government.
1t is with some surprise, therefore, that we
find that there are in Spain about 10000
of these gypsics; in England more than
$4,000, while Austria has $1,000 more,
aud Moldava and Wallachia are the chosen
homes of nearly 100000. Their religion
has been the subject Of much uusatisfac-
tory discussion. Perhaps the Hindoo say.
ing, "There are seventy-two religions aud
a half in the world, the half being the re-
ligion of the that's Cor gypsies)," comes as
near to correct definition as any
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-12-09

Fun IN THE FAMILY.-What health.
full thing to have one jolly person in the
house, ready to laugh at anything ludi-
crous, or even able to create sport at any
time. There arc enough to reflect on the
sad side of life, and its irritable side and
its sober side. We. need one or more to
show the mirth that often trembles just
below the surface of painful things. A
reai, i1petuous laugh disspatcs many H.
lusions, sweeps the twilight out of our i'm
aginations, and brings honest daylight.
But it must be real. No dry hacking
laugh. 1t should be spontaneous, out.
bursting, irresistible, infectious We have
seen men fall to laughing, who had not
heard the cause Of mirth, but only had
caught the contagion of other mems laugh
ing. 1t is hard not. to laugh with men
who are in ernest about it,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-12-09
| An Irishman one morning went

T An Irishman one morning went out
very early in search of some game on an
estate where the game laws were strictly
enforced. Turning sharp corner, whom
did he meet but the gentleman who owned
the estate? Paddy, seeing the game was
up, coolly advanced toward the gentleman
and said The top Of the morning to
your honor, what brought your honor out
SO early this morning?" The gentleman
replied by saying: "Indced, Paddy, |
Just strolled out to see if | could find an
appetite for my breakfast" and then eye.
ing Paddy rather suspiciously, said land
now, Paddy, what brought you out so ear
ly this morning?, Paddy replied, In
dade your honor, just strolied out to see
if could find breakfast Cor my appetite
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-12-09
Last Words.

A distinguished Louisianian was in Hos-
ton recently, and had an interviews with
Senator Sumner at his rooms in the Coo!-
idge House. During lengthy conver-
sation with him Mr. Sumner related an
important interview, the last he ever had
with Edwin NJ. Stanton, the late Score
tary of War. II took place shortly prior
to MIR. Stanton's death. Mr.. Stanton ro-
quested Mr.. Sumner to come near his bed
side. The dying man placed his hand 10
that of Mr.. Sumner and said .,,at
Sumner, am going over the river. I
shall never recover. I wish 10 say ono
thing to you before I die. u.
Sumner--I hope that you arc not dying,
Mr.. Stanton, but 90 on.
Stanton (emphatically)-Genor Grant
cannot administer this government. He
is not equal to the duties. .ll.atla
Sumner-Nr. Stanton, your statement
is broad. ..- -.,
Stanton-I mean it as broadly as I state
it. HtF
Sumncr-Why did you not mention
this before the nomination? --
Stanton--I was busy in my Office, and
WAS HOt CuuSuitcu Wy ING poHtNiauS WHO
made the nomination. They did not take
me into their councils. r snafs
Sumncr--But, Mr.. Stanton, you made
speeches during the campaign; why did
you not state this important fact then p?
Stanton---You examine my speeches,
and you will not fiud ono word in favor Of
General Grant for President. l spoke Of
the Republican party only. ir~ .
Sumner-But you say Grant cannot ad-
minister the government. He succeeded
well in the army, and the people gave
him credit for our success. "sf
Stanton (stsctching forth His right
hand)-Senator Sumner, this band sup
piled him with men and money, unlimited.
l gave him the direction of affairs. l am
dying, Mr.. Sumner, aud state this to
you. Use it whenever the interests Of the
country demand it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-12-09

A NEW Use FOR PApER-In China
and japan, paper clothing has long been
worn by the inhabitants; aud SO cheapy
can it be produced, that a serviceable
paper coat costs only ten cents, while a
whole suit of the same material is limited
to twenty-five cents. Heretofore, paper
has been worked up among civilized ma
tions into collars, cuffs, frlls, and similar
minor articles; but by a recent English
invention, really serviccab!c paper fabric
has been prepared, from which tablc-cloths,
napkins, handkerchiefs, pautaloons, cur
tains shirts, petticoats, and other articles
of dress, together with imitation blankets
and bed furniture, lace and fringe, imita.
ton leather, etc.. can be made very cheaply.
The substances used in preparing this fab.
ric are both vegetable and animal, and
comprise mixture of wool, silk, fax, jute.
hemp, and cotton. Reduced to fiue pulp
and bleachcd, and then felted by means Of
machinery, the material thus obtained
produces fabric of wonderful ficxibility
aud strength, which can be sewed together,
aud with as strong seam and as we'll as
any cloth. The articles made from this
mixture arc said not only to be very scr.
viceable, but to so resemble cloth, line, or
cotton as to defy the closest scrutiny.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-12-09
A Pair Of Speeches.

At tho formal opening of the European
aud North American railway, which took
place at bangor, in Maine, recently says an
exchange, there were present two person.
ages Of distinction and high in official
position. One of these personages was
Ulysses S. Grant, President of the United
States, and the other lord Lisgar, Govern
or General Of tho British Dominion. OF
course an occasion Of this kind woull not
be complete without its speeches, and,
among those delivered, was one from each
of these gentlemen. What Grant said and
easily be imagined, and was as follows:
Ladies and Gentleman II cougratu-
late you and the people Of the State Of
Maine and the people Of the nation at large
upon the occasion which has brou sht us
all here 1t is matter in which you are
particularly Interested, and the nation at
large believe is almost equally interested
with you. / hope that this may prove to
you and to US all that is expected Of it in
fostering and building up "a friendly feeling
between us and the people Of the same Ian
guage as ourselves, and who | think are
equally intere ted, in the most cordial
friendship"
After this tremdous effort, Lord Lsgar
was called on and madca most etfectire ad
dress beginning by saying that he was
sorry he could not initiate the " admirable
brerity" Of the President. How our coun-
trymen must have hung their heads in
shame for the Ignorance of our Chief Mag
istrate and how the cheeks Of the English-
men present must have glowed with pride
at the mental superiority of the Governor
General. Grants silly, childish phrases
we're painfully puerile when contrastod
with the able and eloquent speech Of the
British nobleman.
At Portland, also, "the Government"
delivered himself of another brilliant etfu-
sion. Here it is:
"I have a vivid recollection of visiting
your city six years ago. This is the Sec
ond time have been in your city, and
am much pleased with the reception here,
as we'll as at other places | have visited in
your State. IF | do not oftener than l
have heretofore, I shall not make many
more visits here before | shall be quite au
old man."
Isn't that a heavy speech to come from
a President of the United States on the oc-
casion of his public reception by the cor
poration of great city? Yet the above
are just the kind of speeches that Grant
makes, and they are all that he is capable
of making. He knows nothing and con-
sequcntly can say nothing. Intellect
ually, he is the most insignificant nincom-
poop that ever held an office-about equal
in mentality to Sancho Panza, whose Gu
rcer as a ruler is so well known to all the
readers of Don Quixote. Our feelings for
him are about equally divided between pity
and disgust.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-12-09

10 Recently, two persons travelling on
the road to Gotham in light wagon we're
smoking cigars, from the fire Of which
sope straw at the bottom ignited. The
flames soon drove them frem their seats,
and while they were busy extinguishin8
the fire countryman who had been follow.
ing them for some time, on horsebaek,
alghted to assist them.
Il have been Watching the smoke for
some time," said he. =
Why, then, did you not give US mo-
tice ?" asked the Travellers ~ ss
"Well," replied the rustic, there aro
50 many ncw-fangled notions nowadays,
that thought you were going BY sscan. !"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-12-09

Territorial treasury, by fraudulent cost
bills and other divers ways. Therefore,
be it
Rcsolrcd By the Council, the House CON
curing, That the prosecuting attorneys of
the several districts are hereby instructed
to commence actions, civil or criminal, or
both, against any and all persons who may
have thus fraudulently or unlawfully OBJ
tained Territorial funds.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-12-09
sey- Industry has been generally well

geg- " Industry has been generally we'll
rewarded" says the Presidents Thanksgiv-
ing sermon. Which industry? That Of
the planting South, raising four million
bales of cotton at dead loss upon every
bale? That of the West, unable to make
its corn crop pay the interest on its debts /!
That of the stagnant woolen manufacturers;
of the nine hundred protesting leather
manufacturers of the small tradesmen
and retailers everywhere troubled to make
both ends meet But perhaps the Presi-
dent refers to the only industries with
which he is acquainted, the iron monopo-
lists. That industry has been well re-
wardcd.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-12-09

wE. T. Bugbee, of Bethel, Vt, has
made discovery in tanning leather, which
he claims will rcvclutionize the business.
The material which he uses is dye from
forest leaves. He has been experimenting
with leaves for the past two months,
and the result is entirely satisfactory
One ton of leaves will tan as much leather
as five cords of hemlock bark, aud will do
the work in one half the time. BY mix.
ing the leaves and bark in equal proper
tons. onc-fourth of the time is saved.
The leather tanned by this process is
smoother, more flexible, and yet retains
the strength of the raw hide in greater
degree than that tanned by bark.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-12-09

GARGLE FOR SORE THROATs.-Very
strong sage tea, one half-pint; strained
honey, common salt, and strong vinegar, of
each, two table spooniuls cayenne, the
pulverized, one rounding tea-spoonful; /;
stepping the cayenne with the sage, strain,
mix, and bottle for use, gargling from
four to dozen times daily, according to
the severity of the case.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-12-09
To MAKE VINEGAR IN THREE WEEK

To MAKE VINEGAR IN THREE WEEKS.
-Molasscs, one quart; yeast, one pint /;
warm rain water, three gallons Put all
into jug or keg, aud tic piece of gauze
over the bung to keep out the flies aud
let-in air. In hot weather set it in the sun !;
in cold weather set it by the stove or in
the chimney corner, and in three weeks
you will have good vinegar.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-12-09

BURNS AND ScALDs-A poultice of
tea leaves applied to small burns aud
scalds, affords immediate relief The
leaves arc softened with hot water, aud,
while quite warm, applied upon cotton over
the entire burned surface. This applica-
tion discolors and apparently tans the parts,
aud removes the acute sensibility aud ten
dcrncss.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-12-09
Analysis Of a Little Man.

The following is an extract from tho
very elaborate, powerful and remarkable
speech Of Senator Davis, of Kentucky, de-
livered at Louisville few wceks'ago:
Iwould desire to give true analysis of
President Grant, "naught to extenuate
nor to set down aught in malice" En-.
dowed by nature with
A NARROW AND STERILE MIND;
slendcrly educated because of indisposi,ion
andiucapacity to learn a very small amount
Of reading, and a shallow understanding
of what he did read, and consequently
no general knowledge or information
stranger to every just, magnaui,nous or
kind sentiment; callous, selfish, and NAL.
icious brave, because of the absence oil
intellect and sensibility; his persistence
was obstinacy, for he had no power OF in
ductive reasoning to free himself from a
false position or conclusion. lie pledged
his word and his honor to President John.
son when he accepted the position of Sec
rotary ad interim, as he admitted in the
presence of the Cabinet; and having vic
lated the pledge, to escape the consequent
shame aud dishonor, he publicly and
falsely denied having made it.
While holding military position SUBJ
ordinate to President johnson as Comman-
der-in Chief, he entered into
THE FOUL CONSPIRACY
to have him removed by impeachment,
and used his influence with the Court to
procure its Judgment of conviction. He
is the only President of the United States
who has ever accepted the scandal of al
lowing himself to be subsidized, and he
has given the Offices and trusts of the pco-
pie to his subsidizers and their friends as
q@id pro quo. He was pauper when he
entered the public service during the war,
and his wealth now amounts to hundreds of
thousands. The means by which he has
accumulated it has prepared the public to
believe the charge made against him of
belonging to ring for gigantic plundcr,
connected with the acquisition of Domin-
leo to be true. lie has appointed more
of his kindred aud connections to Office
than all his predecessors together, with a
general uniitness of his appointccs.
lie HAS BEEN MORE ABSENT
from Washington City, and has given far
less attention to the duties of his office,
than any former President, this resulting
in part from his greater ignorance of them.
During the vacation of Congress, he is
rollicking about at the watering places,
large cities, and other points, in quest of
fast men aud fast horses, boon companions
and sensual life, and there is no prudent
man, we'll acquainted with him, who would
confdc to him any important private bust
ness. He has no proper comprehension of
the great principles of our Government; !;
no appreciation of its true dignity and
value; no knowledge of or taste for the
details of its administration no fitness for
his Office, or interest in it, except for the
adula.ion and subsidies and revelry and
to enrich himself, his rela.
tious, and fiattcrers which it brings to him.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-12-09
Chairman House Committee.

WHEREAS, The examination of the
joint committee appointed to investigate
The accounts Of the Territorial auditor and
and treasurer, dscloses the fact that gross
frauds have been porpetratcd upon the
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-12-09

Business Cards, per quarter ............."" %
kT A liberal deduction will be made in fa
YER of those who advertise four squares, or up
wards, by the year.
tsE Legal notices vii! be charge! to the
attorney or officer authorizing their insertion.
ks5y- Advertisements sent from IL distance,
and transient notices, must be accompanied by
the cash.
BEN- Announcements af births, marriages
aud deaths inserted free of charge.
Rsis" Obituary notices, or ''ro@try' append
ed to marriages or deaths, will be charged one
half our regular advertising rates. We VIII
uu: hereafter dcviatc from this rule
nesyn Blanks, bill-,.ca1S, cards, circulars,
catalogues bills of fare, poatrts, programmes,
pamphlets, etc, printed at reasonable rates
OrrIcE-Corncr Of Second and Washington
Streets.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-12-09

May 18th, 1871.
Your committee report the facts in the
case and leave the public to judge for
themselves. Respectfully submitted.
j. w. BRAZEE,
Chairman.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-05-04
A HEROINE.

Miss Clara Eggleston, of this city,
daughter of Hon. Beroth Eggleston,
of Mississippi, was in the Seminary at
Oxford, Ohio, at the time of the recent
burning of that institution. Being
in that portion Of the building farthest
from where the fire originated, with
remarkable presence of mind and self
possession she collected her wearing
apparel, filed large trunk, locked it,
attached rope to it, and swung it out
of a window to the ground below in
safety. Securing a bed quilt, she
filled it also with her clothing, and
threw it to the ground. She then
went into another room and assisted
Miss Laura Cory, daughter of Isaac
Cory, Esq, of this city, to save her
clothing Going out into the main
hall, to escape from the building, she
was blinded by the heat and smoke,
but ran back into her room, closed the
door, and was taken out through the
window by some men who had come
to her rescue. Miss Eggleston is
now at the residence of her uncle, Mr..
John R. Bailey, in this city. Miss
Cory is also at home ChilItco the
AdUertiSer.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-05-04

William Leonard, of jefferson
township, informed us one day last
week, that serious accident occurred
in an ore bank near his residence some
two or three weeks ago, Andrew
Louderback was digging ore, when
his wife and three children came to
the bank and sat down. The bank
fell upon them, covering them entirely.
When Mr.. Louderback got the dirt off
them he found that Mrs. L. had a
thigh broken, and was otherwise ably
injured. Two of the children were
seriously injured, one of whom it was
are getting along we'll, and will soon
be out of ger.-Jacbson Stan
dard.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-05-04
~ llNl1lOE "
May 4, 1871, 24*w4.
GHERIFFs S SALE.
A. n. SANDERSON,
JESIAH SUTTON,
Petitioners

~ dER1EE' S SALE.
Chambers stevens & Co. against Jasper Rankin,
ct ell.
Order of sale.
By virtue of an order of sale in the above stated
case from the Court of Common Pleas of Fayette
County Ohio, to me directed and in pursuance OF
the command thereof, will expose and offer for
sale at public auction at the door of the Court
Monday, the 9th day of june A. d. 1871, at one
O'Clock p. NJ of said day the following described
lands and tenements to-wit:
LotsNo- Is, 16 and s. in the town OF Nilledge-
vile in the said county, as known and described
on the recorded plat of said town also acre of
land heretofore owned by Samuel Shaffer, and sold
BY the Sheriff of said county, on execution on
Judgement attained by said Jasper Rankin
against said Sameul ShaffeT, to said Jasper Ran
kin, which confirmed by the Court of Com
mon Pleas of said Fayette County, at the Decem-
to be executed and delivered by the said Sheriff
to said Jasper Rankin in fee simple which said
land is described rs follows:
In the village of Milledgeville in said county.
beginning at a stake North East corner, to lot
No. 81 thence IA deg west 9-25 poles, cross
ing the Railroad to stake in the line OF Straley,
Creamer & Co.; thence North Az deg w with said
| line to a stone. S. w. Corner to said;
| thence South q deg 16 poles to stake; thence n
Said lands and tenements being ordered to be
/ sold by said court in said cause.
| Lot No. IS, appraised at $-lot No. 16, al
| s. lot No. 5, at s. and the one acre at s.
Terms o fsale cash.
CONRAD GARIS
Sheriff of Fayette County, Ohio
May 4, 1871. 24w5 prf$fI25
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-05-04

- At the State election, this fall.
the question whether Constitutional
Convention, for the purpose of alter
ing or amending our State Constitu-
ton, shall be held or not, is to be voted
upon. We have not given the subject
enough thought to say whether we
want a Convention or not There are
few changes or amendments, how
ever, which we would like to see made
to the Constitution, if they could be
made without costing the people too
much money. Constitutional Conven-
tons are apt to cost the people large
sum of money and not unfrequcntly
more than they are worth.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-05-04

= President Grant has issued his
proclamation, calling an extra session
Of the U. S, Senate, at Washington,
on the 10th of May. The President
says that an extraordinary occasion re-
quires this session, and the Senate will
be required to act upon such commu
cations as may be made to it by the Ex-
ecutive. 6 9gew
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-05-04

Within the last two or three weeks
Nlhe married women of Greenfield and
w'iefhity have taken the liquor dealers
in .hrRd for selling Intoxicating liquors
70 their husbands. The affair has
eaused such a stir in camp, that one
saloon keeper has closed his establish
ment. CgsiLIfcothe Register.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-05-04
May 4, 1871. 24tw4
FOR SALE.

The Subscribers will sell their Farm of 1875 acres
one mile from Washington, on the Jeffersonville
turnpike. The farm has 30 acres under fine culti-
yationi the land is well drained, and there is
tolerably good dwelling house and stable on the
farm, and there is a spring branch on the farm
which affords unfaiIing water for stock The pike
taxes all paid out
Any person wishing to purchase good farm
well located would do well to examine this
May i, III 2Astf PINE BROTHERS.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-05-04

II is the general remark among the
citizens of Jacks on, that there is less
drinking, and less drunkenness in this
place now, than at any other period
in the history of our town.-I6.