Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-01

lated on the 18th inst, SAYS there is
every reason 10 believe that the tribes
of the Upper Columbia contemplate a
raid upon the settlers. if the order COM
pelling them to remain upon the roscr-
vation is enforced. The settlers, num-
bering about scventy-five persons have
held meeting and perfected an organ
ization, so far as possible, for the pro-
lection of their lives and property.
They are supported by band of about
forty Indians, under the Chief Alcck,
who by the kind treatment of the
whites, have been induced to join them
in their efforts to preserve peaceful and
friendly relations with the several bands
or tribes. Acting under their advice,
petition has been sent to Mr.. Wilbur,
the agent, requesting postponment of
the order until such time us it can be
enforced by an adequate military power
II appears that the hostile Indians are
well informed upon the causes and
issues of the Modoc war, and are en-
couraged by the result Of the operations
so far. The writer says conflict is
inevitable, unless the order is executed
by force strong enough to compel
submission. The settlers have sent a
request to the Governor to furnish
them the necessary arms and ammuni-
ton for defensive operations.
A DISCIPLE. 1T will be seen by the
following extract from the Tribune that
the example of the STANDARD is likely to
promote the interests of a portion Of
the community. We are truly gratifed
to chronicle the change of heart" cx-
perienced by Bro. Prosch, since the
sermon preached for his benefit by Mrs.
Duniway few weeks ago:
WANTED "A good quiet industrious. active,
Office. NE have tried boys, and they don't
answer: they are generally lazy, and often
otherwise disagreeablc. Now, we want girl,
ON, to set type, fold and carry papers, and
roll. Age, no difference: anywhere between
seventeen and twenty-one Years will suit us.
Bro. Murphy of the STANDARD has such an
one in his Office, and, having been there quite
number of times in the.past few days, and
seen her work, we envy Him her possession.
Oar boys since have daily appeared to inrrcas-
ing disadvantage, and our mind is fully set
upon Supplanting them with girls. We want
girls will exactly supply the want. The COM
pensation, ofcourse. will be nominal. and we
are prepared te yield to her ha!f-intcrest in
our complimentary tickets in addition. To
propositions until next Saturday. evening
at seven o'clock. Then the boys havin e
gone home, we will welcome the candidates
in our office, for inspection. Ifby reason of
should come, we shall be obliged to deprive
Bro. Murphy of his fair employee, as we are
bent on the Tribune's having all the improve
ments of the age: and could not possibly bear
disappointment in this instance.
Our boy Sam has borrowed double
barreled shotgun and been diligently
practicinS at a mark since reading the
above paragraph. He says that any at
tempt to entice away the "fair en-
ploye" will put him on the war-path,
never to leave it while his ammunition
holds out. So beware!
The CREDIT MoB111ER Report. The
report of the Committee, as anticipated,
whitewashes majority of the Congress-
men who yielded to the inclination to
"turn an honest penny" outside of
their legitimate duties and at the ex.
pense of their duped constituencies. A
mild reprimand is administered tc
Blaine, Dawes, Schofeld, Bingham
Kelly, Garfield, Colfax, and others, and
Cakes Ames and Brooks arc selected as
| the scape-goats to bear the odium Of
the disgraceful transaction. The Com.
mittee submit resolution for their en-
lu,sion. 1t is believed, however, that
even they will go scot free, when the
time comes for final hearing. A
Washington special to the Erening Post
says that "much sympathy is express
ed for Brooks, and he will be defended
by some of the leading members on the
Republican side of the House. They
will advocate the passage of resolu.
ton as substitute for the one expel.
ling Ames and Brooks, and censurine
all members who have been mixed in
the matter. The impression is gaining
ground that the resolutions of expul.
sion against Ames and Brooks will
hardly receive majority vote"
HOTEL CHANGE.-On the first pfox.
Thos. Jackson, ESQ, lately and TO,
many years connected with the AmeEi-
can Exchange of Portland, will assume
control Of the Tacoma House, of this
place, having leased the premises for a
period of three years. 1t is proposed
to thoroughly renovate and refurnisll
the Tacoma. and make II in oil its m.