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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

MORE uNrLEAsANTNEss.-" General Ferry 5
organ, like II vcritablc Sancho Panza, applauds
the Surveyor General for refusing access to the
public records of his office to citizen (Nr
Meekcr) who is and has been employed for
some time past in preparing transcripts for the
Railroad Company. Under what warrant Of
authority the Surveyor General acted, it is i'm
possible for us to determine, and we hope the
organ will cnlghten us on this point. We
understand tina: the cause of the Introduction
was the appearance in the Transcript of an ar
ticlc entitled " Tnmmany Tactics" in which
request is made that the Surveyor General
furnish for publication Il statement of the pub
lie surveys now being made in the Territory.
The request was certainly proper one, and we
cannot understand why the Surveyor General
should he offended at it, or why the TriLune
should grumblc about the I" impcr,incn: use of
his Mr.. Meckers] opportunities to pick up
scraps of information" II the - scraps picked
mp suggested the necessity of II statement, aud
the " General feels so uncomfortable when
called upon to make it, the matter certainly
requires some explanation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

0tay" Washington Territory has passed pro-
hbitory law against the sale of tobacco OF
Sunday, copying the rigid code of chew day
ism.
We didn't know of this restriction until We
saw the above paragraph in the Rural Ne,o
Yorker. 1t is possible, however, that our Good
Templar friends, who do SO much in secret and
manifest so much zeal in keeping people from
doing what they want to, have determined to
restrain the chewing rs well as the drinking
habits of the people. 1t is only the other day
they prohibited n couple of saloons, but We
don't perceive that it has decreased the sale Of
whisky in the least.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26
Richards Himself Again.

The publisher Of the STANDARD again
assumes control Of the editorial department
of this paper. For upwards of ten years
he had filled the positions of editor, pub
fisher and compositor, and it was hoped at
the beginning of the eleventh volume that
the business Of the paper would justify a
division of these duties, which it must be
admitted are too constant and arduous for
one individual. Experience has, however,
demonstrated that upon this bas is alone can
. backwoods journal be made to pay ex.
penses. When the country begins to ad-
vance, we shall not be backward in making
another effort to extend the circulation and
influence of the STANDARD.
Personally, We regret the severance of
Of our relations with Mr.. Brown, for they
have been very agreeable, and we believe
the time will come when his sterling ability
combined with mature experience, will be
Of great benefit to the community with
which he may have cast his lot. In party
sense, however, if he really believes that
to fight further in the good cause which
has engaged so many years of his life, is to
"contest the inevitable" or is a violation
Of his duty to his Government, we believe
that all Democrats will agree, that his de.
termination to withdraw from party SER
ice il both legitimate and proper,
Since it has been generally known that
Mr.. Brown had ceased his connection with
the paper, We have been not a little amused
at the 'smount of advice which VIC, as his
saoesssor, have been the recipient. A
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26
OLYMPIA, SATURDAY MORNING, AUG. 26. 1871,
ValedictOry.
at our risk.

The connection Of the undersigned with
the STANDARD ceased with the last issue
by expiration of contract, which was but
for one year, and affords him an opportu-
nifty long desired. of retiring from the field
Of party journalism without leaving any
reasonable ground for impugning his mo-
tives for SO doing. He has served his par
ty as the editor of party newspapers for
now nearly thirty-six years, devoting to
the cause all that he was. or had, or hoped
for in this world; sacrificing to it the ac-
cumulations of years of industry aud pru-
dent thrift, the good name which he had
never sulied by dishonorablc or immoral
act, and periling life and nearly all that
makes life valuable without asking for or
receiving any adequate reward for his SER
vices beyond the kindly regards of a few
devoted friends. He feels that he has
fairly and honorably won exemption from
further party service, and that he may,
without injustice to others, claim for him
self and family the future fruits of his toll,
and exemption from the personal liabilities
pertaining to the vocation Of party editor
of strong convictions and determined
will. Besides these considerations, he sees
in the present unsettled condition of party
issues no mere party position where he
d-hope to be of sufficient service to
the country to compensate for the personal
sacrifice. He has no disposition to contest
the inevitable, or to fight over again issues
determined beyond the hope of resurrec
ton or to contest with others differences
of opinion existing upon measures which
have been disposed of and nearly forgot
ten nor could he consistently with his
own sense of duty as a citizen, repudiate
the contracts and undertakings of his Gov
eminent more readily than he could dis
honor his own agreements as an individual
In contest solely for the spoils and hon
ors Of official station, he never had any
sympathy, aud always a loathing for the
tricks and chicauery by which official po
sitions are too often achieved. Should
circumstances arise in the future, when he
should deem that his country or the COM
munity had right to demand his services
as partisan in resisting wrong or defend.
ing right, they will be as cheerfully given
as heretofore, but that time is not now. In
the meantime, he bids the readers of the
STANDARD. and his old party associates Of
the editorial fraternity, an affectionate
goodbye. BERIAH Brown.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26
The Adaptation Of Peat Lands.

y correspondent residing in Mason
county inquiries II. What is peat land !?
=. Will it grow wheat? 3. Is it true that
rutabagas raised upon it are subject to
rot - l. Peat is described by scientific
contemporary to be spongy mass Of vegcta.
bic matter composing the soil Of swamps
1t consists Of matted roots, leaves aud stems
of plants, the forms of which are some.
times distinctly preserved, and at other
times are lost in a mucky substance pro-
duced by their decomposition Peat
abounds mainly in Ireland and Scotland,
and upon the continent along the coasts of
the German ocean, the waters of which,
by their overflow, have determined its pro.
duction. In the United States, it is little
known south Of the latitude Of the State of
New York, but it is met with in boys of
considerable extent in the northern part of
that State, in New England and in Cana
da. 1t exists in limited quantities in this
Territory. ,. a gentleman ofcousiderablc
agricultural experience to whom we have
submitted the query aflirms that peat land
will not grow wheat profitably for two rea-
sons: First, a peaty soil is usually deficient
in slick, and while the growth of straw is
luxurant, it is generally weak and unable
to bear up the crop until it natures, cspe-
cially if there should be rain accompanied
by the slightest wind and second, land
composed almost exclusively of vegetable
mould, gives up the heat accumulated
during the day so rapidly that this soil is
more susceptible to frost than the claycy
or sandy land. So marked is the differ
cncc in this respect, that in many localities
farmers have failed entirely to grow pota-
toes on peat or muck land, aud several
cases can be cited where wheat has been
cut down by the frost, even after heading
out. This quality Of land is far better
adapted to raising oats aud timothy than
any other crop. 3 1t is barely possible
that rutabagas raised on muck land may
rot earlier than those grown upon dry or
sandy soil Farmers have had much diff
Guilty in keeping rutabagas in bulk, caused
no doubt the warm Winters. In the river
bottoms, where they are raised in large
quantities, the plan adopted is to put up
in small pits, or long narrow ricks, which
have in great measure prevented loss by
| rot
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California Wines,

California journals are continually ex.
ultins over the marvellous adaptations Of
their soil for the cultivation of the vine.
and of the increasing quantity of wine
each year produced. In all other wine.
producing countries, the effect of such in.
crease would be to furnish the community
with boun'eous and cheap supply Of the
; article. In France, in South America.
and even in far.dstant Australia, the
juice of the grape is so cheap as to be
within the reach Of the general commuui.
ty, but in California we have failed to oh.
serve, either in San Francisco, Stockton.
San Jose, Napa or St. Helena, depots for
the sale Of native wines at such prices by
retail as to bring them within the means
of the laborins man. Why California,
with it Wanted means and appliances, docs
not place before the public such popular
medium to supply the general want, We
are at loss to understand. We know of
no place where cheap and good wine would
be a greater boon than in Olympia, or
where its cxhilcratng influence would con.
tribute more largely to social happiness
Doubtless We may offend the judgment Of
some of our Good Templar friends, iu ex-
pressing these opinions, but We are firm in
the belief that the introduction ola pure
article of native wines would do more to-
wards checking drunkenness than all the
plans devised by cold water philanthropy.
We trust the time is not far distant when
the wisdom of this view may be decided
hy popular test, when good wine will be
so cheap and abundant as to suppant the
ordinary beverages of commerce. We are
not fearful that its enjoyment must ueccs.
sarly lead to abuse 10 affirm that to be
secure from intempcrance we must adopt
total abstinence, is a reflection upon the
intelligence of the age. If we arc not ca
pable of enjoying anything pleasing to the
senses without excess, it is incumbent to
educate ourselves up to the proper require.
mcnt.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

STEAM FIRE EAGINE.-Walla Walla
has received her new steam fire engine, and
appears to be as proud of it as n damscl with
anew dress. At recent trial, it threw
a one aud eighth inch stream two hundred
feet with ten pounds ofsteam. 1t is dc.
monstrated that she can generate suf-
fcicnt steam to throw water in from six to
eight minutes after the match is applied.
Our town should have just such machine
to adequately insure her against the raw
ages of fire.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

INDIAN CoMMIssIoN.-HOn. Felix Il. Brun0t,
President of the Indian Commission, is on n
visit Of inspection to the reservations on this
coast, and now down the Sound, from whence,
we are informed, he will return in few days.
The whole system appcrtainng to the manage
agement of Indian Affairs has been bad, and
we trust the Commission will prosecute their
inquiries with diligence and be enabled to
make report which will secure protection to
the Indians in the few remaining rights they
possess.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

CONFERENCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT fol-
lowing the were appointments made for the
Puget Sound District by tho late NJ. Il.
Conference, held at Portland:
Olympia, A c. Fairchild; Steilacoon,,
II. Patterson; Seattle. s. II. Mann; Ska.
git, NJ. Luark WILDLY Island, 4. II.
Greer; Port Townsend, \. Laubach Tum
Water, G. II. lloxie; Claquato, j. +.
Ward Chehalis, w. 7 Chapman Oyster.
vile, j. n. Dcnnison Cowlitz, Geo. Ken
ncdy; kalama, Il. d. Winton; Vancou.
yer, W. |. Cosper
j. +. De Wore, p. L.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

PROFESSOR HERMAN.-This gentleman,
with his diversified exhibition
the Bearded Lady, the Circassian Girl,
the Skeleton Violnist, and wonderful feats
in ledgerdemain, ventriloquism, etc.-gave
an entertainment in Olympic Hall on
Thursday evening. The Professor, in the
impersonation of negro drolleries, in his
woman's rights address. and ventriloquism,
excited shouts of admiration. The little
Circassian beauty is marked contrast to
the bearded lady, who at the suggestion of
the Professor, left her seat and came
amongst the audience, and had the fair
Circassian accompanied her it would have
been an additional qualification. Herman
appeared at Tumwater last night, and will
give his last entertainment in this place to-.
night, when we hope to see him greeted by
a full house. He deserves it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

ENcoURAGING.-Thc Portland Herald
says that W. Minor Roberts, Chief
Engineer of the North Pacific Railroad,
was at Helena, Montana, a few days
ago. He said that by the beginning of
the year 1873 the road would be completed
from Lake Superior to the border of
Montana. He said the sales of bonds were
now amounting to 81 100000 per month,
and that the work would be pushed with
all possible dispatch.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26
TRAVELLING.

Ono of the prominent features Of the age
is that al! the world is on tie move. \
teycriah restless spirit has taken possession
Of the people. Wherever facilities are
afforded for communication, we find hosts
of men, women and children on the tramp
1t would seem as ifa large portion Of the
human family could find no resting place
for their weary feet The railroad cars arc
crowded, the steamers full, the stages
crowded with dustcovercd passengers. BY
land and by water, from Europe to Amer
lea, from the Eastern States to California,
from California to Oregon: Oregon to the
Sound, wandering hitler and thither,
marching and counter marching. Europe
is too quiet for them, the Eastern States
too cold, San Francisco overdonc, Oregon
unhealthy, and the large city at the rail
road terminus on the Sound is not yet
built. Doubtless this amount of locono-
ton must be attended with severe trials,
disappointments and expense, and more
especially when it is connected with the
transmission Of families Our feelings have
of sympathy have often been aroused by
the sufferings Of women and children
who were being dragged from place to
place in search of a home. The question
here arises, what is to be done with this
moving, disconnected mass of humanity ?
Will it never become settled? Is it an
indication Of what the world is to be in the
future
We DO not intend to engage in whole.
sale denunciation of this travelling mania,
though we are aware that it is influenced
aud melted mainly by morbid discomfort,
for at the same time it carries with it the
element of laudable enterprise and the de-
sire for improvement. So far as our own
Territory is concerned, while we are sure
that eventually the healthy climate, pleas
ant surroundings and great natural advan-
tages, will cause it to be the home of a
happy and contented people, yet we cannot
but feel that in the meantime, from the
injudicous zeal of Garfelde and others, in
prematurely urging settlement, before our
position was sufficiently developed, the
cause sought to be served has been injured
and an unfavorable impression created.
Notwithstanding this drawback, the work
Of settlement is quietly aud gradually 60
ing on in the Territory, of which every
week We receive gratifying information.
Our prospects so far as the future is con-
cerueda are bright as ever. The only cause
for dissatisfaction is that their realization
has been deferred. In due time our
streets will be throngcd with the tolers
on the near approaching railroad, Then to
the sound of the whistle will arise the
city Of which we have SO long dreamed.
We must have patience, bearing in mind
the fact that discomfort is widespread, and
that wherever we may so we may fare
| worse
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

Til. following named gentlemen are aut'oi-
red to receive AMI receipt for money due on
subscriptions to the STANDARD:
N. W. WATT. Victoria. '. l.;
NJ. p. HARPER. Rockland, klikitat Co.
&c. CARY; Yakima county;
l.. L. DUBEAr, Cowlitz;
WARREN Cow, Nisqually.
F.. A. WILSON, Arcadia
STEPHEN JUDsoN Steilacoom;
+. A. LlGHT. -
HEYMAS GooDTIM, 81
FRED. MYERS, Fort Montgomery
S. F. CooMRs, Seattle:
y. J. McCArsLANp, Port Blakcly:
Maj. G. o. HALLEa. WILDLY Island;
JAMES MURPHY, Utsalady;
HOLDEN \ JUDsoY. Wh,tcom:
JONI p. JupsoS, Port Townsend
JONI CoNpov, Port Gamble;
ORRIx A. HALL, Port Ludlow:
d. X. SIMMONS, Grand Prairie:
G. W. CANNON, Portland, Oregon.
~~ Money can be sent through the mail!
at our risk,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

NJ. M. Give have received polite invita-
ton to a Hop which took place last even
ing in Columbia Engine Co.. Hail. headed
by the cabalistic initials which rrecede this
paragraph. After considerable inquiry, we
ascertained that the invitation came from the
Young Ladies' Boating Club, to whom we
tender our thanks. We understand that their
Hop was an exceedingly pleasant affair. But
what do the initials mean?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

nay Olympia County, W. T., has but 7os
inhabitants, yet these support four weekly
newspapers and one daily.-Rural New Yorker.
Not quite as bad as that. The torn of
Olympia contains ! 200 Inhabitants, and the
county of Thurston, $500, by the recent GEN.
sus. The number of newspaper, howevers, is
correctly stated, as reported at last accounts.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

~ The Kalama Bcocon says: "By the
LIST Of September, the road will be ready
for track laying. and sufficient iron for
forty miles is said to be here, and aAoat for
this port The locomotives arc shipped,
aud will be here in few days, if no mishap
takes place with them"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

Coon SERMoN.-One of the best sermons VIC
ever listened to was delivered in the Presbyte-
rian Church, last Sunday night by Rev. DR..
Dickson, Secretary of the Board of Domestic
Missions. 1t was suited to the ne ture of his
work, and abounded in glowing pathos.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

~ Rev. Robert Hall, the great Dap
fist minister of England, when asked how
many sermons preacher could convenient
ly prepare in a week. replied: eff he is
a man of pre- eminent ability, one: if he
is an ass. six"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

DEATH OF Mrs. VALLANDlNGHAM.-
a recent dispatch states that Mrs. Val
landingham widow Of the late c. j.. Vallan.
bingham, died at Cumberland, Nd, on
the 18th inst. Grief at the sudden loss of
her noble husband was doubtless the cause
Of her death.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26
n0- We thought it somewhat strange TIM,

DNT We thought it somewhat strange that
General Ferry should dcnounce the Trans
cript for simply requesting little light in ref
erence to to the public surveys. We casually
stumbled upon the following sentence in the
Transcript, waich may possibly afford another
explanation Of the matter. 1t reads: ave
think it but just that the candidate this time
should be taken from east of the mountai IS :"
Treu SON
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

LARGE CUCUMBERs.-We have received
from Mr.. NJ. Jones, several of the largest
cucumbers We have yet seen. One of them
measured ID inches in length. Another
was double, two being Joined the whole
length by natural growth.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

REV. Mr.. KIMBALL.-This worthy divine ar
rived by the North Pacific from Victoria, and
lett with his family for Walla Walla Thursday
morning. lie expects to return to this place
in few weeks.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

THE DALLEs FIRE.-Thc loss as stated by
the telegraph last week was ovcr-estimated, it
not being more than 100000. Many Of the
sufferers have been left destitute by the calam-
ity, and an appeal for aid has been started in
Portland in their behalf.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

ARRIvED.-The Gmssie 7eJtair arrived
last Wednesday, from Portland, bringing
large amount Of freight for Macleay,
Breckenfeld, and others.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

ANNIE PIxLEY.-We observe by the Idaho
papers that this charming actress has been
married to Mr.. Ed. Campbell, an actor in the
Pix!ey Sisters Dramatic Troupe.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

New CrsTERys.--A new cistern has been
constructed on the corner Of Washington and
Second Streets, and others are contemplated
at the foot Of Main Street and on the Public
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

INSPECTORS Messrs VIM. H. Wal
lace, Philip Reach and Judge W. p.
Doughcrty. have been appointed (the latter
er cbicio,) Inspectors of the Insane Asy.
lum at Stcilacoom. A good selection.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

SAD BEREAvEMENT.-The Seattle In.
feutgencer announces the death, at that
place on the 18th inst, of Mrs. Collins,
wife of John Collins Esq, of the Occiden-
tai Hotel. She had been suffering severity
from heart disease, but hopes had been
lately entertained Of her ultimate recovery.
The funeral took place last Saturday.
deceased had been a resident of Puget
Sound since 1859.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

THE OLYMPIA CoRNET BAND.-The
gentlemen composing this much prized in
stltution of our town, went out upon the
bay last Monday evening and performed
several delightful airs for the enjoyment of
listeners on shore. We doubt very much
ifthere is a superior band of amateur per-
formers on the Coast, and it should be the
pride of our citizens to render them all the
encouragement so laudable an ambition to
excel justly merits. To Mr.. CIV. Lowe.
the accomplished leader, much of the credit
is due for the proficiency the band displays.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

KETURNED.-Mr. l.. Hirsch returned
last Saturday evening from San Francisco,
whittier he has been to repleuish his stock
of merchandise.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

STILL CoMING.-Messrs l.. & B. Bett-
man received this week another iustalmens
of their new stock of goods.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

TALENTED LECTURER-Mrs. Carrie +.
Young, editor of the JToman's Pacific
Coast Journal, is lecturing in Portland on
Temperance and kindred subjects,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26
Agents In the atlantic states.

Hrpsox h MrxEr, are the only Eastern Aver
using Agents, with whom VIC do bus'nc,s
direc, in the Atlantic States. Office. A..
Park Row, Tmes Building, New York City
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

WREcKED.-Thc steamer Cello was
recently wrecked ON the upper Columbia
river by running upon sunkcn rock.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

u Mrs. L. +. Beatty was recently the
recipient Of complimentary benefit in
Portland
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

C. The Olympia has been put finally
on the San Francisco and San Diego route,
as an opposition boat.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-08-26

EDiToRIAL CHANGE.-B. u. TAYLOR, late OF
Missouri, succeeds S. Pennoyer, as editor OF
the Portland Herald