Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-02-14

his election throughout the district
that Waite had withdrawn from the
contest, in order to prevent the success
of the Democratic candidate. He is
the President of the Ohio State Con-
stitutional Convention. He has the
reputation of a plodding industrious
lawyer rather than brilliant one. His
reputation being entirely local, his
nomination has not Leen received with
any enthusiasm.
THE SEATTLE RAILROAD.
General James Tilton and Mr.. James
Mcknight of Seattle, are here endeav-
orinc to obtain legislation in behalf of
the proposed Railroad from Seattle to
Walia Walla. 1t is extremely doubt
full whether they can obtain any other
assistance than the right of way
through the Government lands and the
authority for the counties through
which the road may pass to take stock.
There is such o hue and cry against
what is termed railroad monopolies,
that it is almost hopeless to attempt
any legislation in their behalf No
matter how meritorious a scheme may
be. it is feared to grant it any favors,
the Granger movements have made
railroad corporations SO exceedingly un-
popular.
THE MEXICAN WAR VETERANS.
The convention which assembled
here on the 18th instant and continued
in session for three days, was composed
of delegates from the different State
associations of the survivors of the
Mexican war. It contained represent
atives from all sections of the county,
among the men who in the late civil
war had met each other in opposing ar
mics. The ostensible object of the Con-
yention was to take the necessary steps
to procure pensions for the survivors of
that war which won for the country the
grand state of California and adjoining
territory of scarcely less value. The
real purpose was the reunion of old
comrades, who met together after long
wears of separation and deadly strife and
renewed the warm friendly feelings of
"auld lang syne." General Hebert of
Louisiana formerly an officer of the reg
ular army, afterwards Governor of
Louisiana, anda conspicuous officer on
the Southern side in the late war, urged
his old comrades to help build up the
arch of brotherhood between the two
sections. He was warmly greeted by
his old West Point class-mate General
Sherman and also by General Mcdowell,
who were present ut the Convention.
General james Tilton and Major Gran
vile o. Halter of WILDLY Island, who
is in Washington ON personal matters,
acted as delegates from Washington
Territory.
INDIAN AGENCY.
Rev. c. A. Huntington, who has been
appointed Indian Agent ut Neah Bay is
now before the Senate for confirmation.
His commission will probably be sent
to him in n few days.
RESIDENTS OF THE TERRITORY IN WASH
lNGTON.
In addition to those already named
of residents of Washington Territory ut
present in this city, there are Mr.. Web
ster, formerly Indian Agent at Neah
Bay, and Mr.. Montgomery, the North
crn Pacific Railroad contractor. Mr.
Francis, late U. S. Consul at Nancou-
ver's Island, is also here, and is seeking
to he reappointea to that position. Mr..
Webster is endeavoring to procure pay
ment for the Improvements made by
him on his land claim at Neah Bay,
which have been included in the linn
its of the Indian Reservation. He
claims that he should be paid at the
appraised value agreed upon by the
Board of Commissioners appointed 10y
the Indian Department for that purpose
last Summer. The amount is in the
neighborhood of 500
Mr.. Montgomery is here on business
matters and may be expected to return
shortly. CHEHAIIs.