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The Cecil Whig., 1875-05-01
Improvements at the Mouth Of the
Mississippi.

The long discussion relative to the most
practical method of improving the mouth
of the Mississippi, so as to render the same
passable to vessels of deep draft and thus
to open the river ports to direct ocean traf-
fic, was virtually terminated by the grant
ing of an appropriation by the last Con-
gress, for the construction of a system of
jetties at one Of the passes through which
the stream enters the Gulf. The plans in
volving canals, which have been strenu-
ously advocated by many eminent engin-
eers, are therefore for the time at least set
aside, and to Captain J. L. Eads, an en-
gineer now widely celebrated for his sue
cessful construction of the St. Louis bridge,
withdraw it instantly. One of our horses
got into it, and jumped out very quickly.
Riding down about half mile, we met
large stream, two yards wide and two or
three feet deep, of hot sulphur water.
Rushing on it leaps over large boulder,
forming quite fall, and dashing and leap
ing for one hundred yards in succession
of cascades, it finds the main valley. Below
this, by the hill, we found evidences where
baths had existed. Holes through which
sulphur was escaping formed the crude
baths of the Bedouin. Farther still,
beautiful fountain-so divided by impeding
rocks as to make dozen little fountains
bursting from the mountain, creating
reservoir of hot water, which, losing itself
under an enormous sulphur crust, descends
about one hundred feet, and it too finds the
lowest level of the wady. Some of these
waters are 1909 Fair. AS to their number,
instead of saying there are six or eight, it
is nearer the fact to regard the whole bed
of the valley on the north for about mile
a continuous hot sulphur spring. In addi-
tion to the medicinal quality of the waters,
the temperature of the valley in Autumn,
Winter, and Spring is delightful; while for
scenery, in the fantastic blendings of basalt,
limestone, and sandstone, in the fragrance
and colorings of oleanders, jumpers, and
the various Towering shrubs, there is
was most delicious. In the main stream
we lay rolling like pigs from the cold water
to the hot water, and from hot to cold, and
wallowed where the hot and cold mixed at
the most agreeable point. Indeed so exactly
does the cold and hot water divide in the
stream that the body can lie partly in the
one and partly in the other at the same
moment. Mention is made of these springs
by Josephus, Pliny, and others. They have
been visited of late years by few Euro
peans, but our party we're the first Ameri-
cans of which we have any account to see
and enjoy them. Even Lynch did not
penetrate so far-a fact quite unaccount-
able.
The Cecil Whig., 1875-05-01
THE HERON.

Where water-grass grows evergreen
On damp, cool flats by gentle streams,
Still as a ghost and sad of mien,
With eyes half closed the heron dreams.
Above him in the sycamore
The tlecker beats dull tattoo;
Through papaw groves the soft airs pour
Gold dust of blooms and fragrance new.
And from the thorn it loves SO well
The orioe filings out its strong,
Sharp lay wrought in the crucible
OF its flame circled soul of song.
The heron mods the charming rhyme .
OF Natures music thrill as dreams,
The joy of many Mays and Junes
Wash past him like cool summer streams.
What tranquil life. what joyous rest,
To be thus swathed in fragrant grass,
And doze like him while tenderest
Dream-waves across my sleep would pass.
The Cecil Whig., 1875-05-01

TRANSIENT RATES. cents a mo for inser-
ton and cents line for every additional inssrtan
One inch of counted as twelve lines
The Cecil Whig., 1875-05-01

WRITING PAPER.-What kind of writ
ing paper shall 1 use? For ordinary pur-
poses, note size, eight by five, is about
right. A letter written on sheet of fools
cap, or letter size, is not only badly out of
fashion, but it is awkward, ungainly, and
uncomfortable in many ways, especially if
the writer, as some do, sprawls his words
all over it, the large space tempting him to
do SO. Such letters do not easily " file "
with others, in cases where it is desirable
to preserve them. In writing for the press,
especially brief articles, large sheets should
not be used. They cover up too much of
the printers upper case, and the top will
be too far off for short-sighted compositors.
Unless the pages are doubled, note paper,
or Bath note (9tx6t), is best for authors.
1t is more easily read and more convent
emily handled by editors. For the press,
write only on one side.
The Cecil Whig., 1875-05-01

THE GREAT CHESTNUT TREE.-On one
side of Mount Etna there is famous
chestnut tree, which is said to be one hun
dred and ninety-six feet in circumference
just above the surface of the ground. Its
enormous trunk is separated into five
divisions, which give it the appearance of
several trees growing together. In cir
cular space formed by these huge branches
a hut has been erected for the accommoda-
tion of those who collect the chestnuts.
These chestnuts are much larger than ours,
and form quite an important article of
food. Chestnut pudding is said to be very
nice.
The Cecil Whig., 1875-05-01

What We saved last
wear warrants the mark
ing down CT prices this
year.
The Cecil Whig., 1875-05-01

ring and sprats in Scotland, is nearly a
million. The take of herring in the year
1870 is set down as having been the great
est as yet authoritatively recorded. This,
however, according to newspaper reports,
seems to have been considerably exceeded
by the catch in 1873, which amounted to
AIS, ,437 crans or nearly 81, 500, 900 gallons!
So prodigious were the hauls at some places
that the curers could not keep pace with
them, and fishermen had for few days to
be kept from going to sea. The herrings,
when cured, are to large extent exported
portion are sent to Ireland, the valuable
fisheries of which country remain, unfortu-
nately, in still back ward condition.
The Cecil Whig., 1875-05-01


Doas.-There are many kinds of dogs,
but the majority of them are more orna.
mental than useful. Theoretically, dogs
are splendid; let us see how they are prac-
tically. The Newfoundland dog is useful
in saving children from drowning. But
then you have got to have pound, or live
by a lake, and have lot of children rum
ming about loose, liable to fall in, or else
the dog is Improbable. Then there is the
shepherds dog. He is very useful for
driving sheep, but you have got to buy
flock of sheep and farm to keep them on
in order to keep dog of this kind busy.
The poodle dog is not very profitable or
useful but to pacify old maids and keep
them busy to tend to something. The rat
terrier is considered very useful for killing
rats, but rats are not worth much after
they are killed, and so if you have that
kind of dog, and no rats, you had better
sell him for the most you can get.
The Cecil Whig., 1875-05-01

8-Sydney Smith says: The greatest
curse that can be entailed on mankind is a
state of war. All the atrocious crimes
committed in years of peace, all that is
spent in peace by the secret corruptions or
by the thoughtless extravaganza of nations,
are mere tritles compared with the gigantic
evils which stalk over the world in state
of war. God is forgotten in war. Every
p il.ciple Of Christianity is trampled upon i.
The Cecil Whig., 1875-05-01

THE TEETH.-In this country it is COM
paratively rare to find an adult whose teeth
are free from decay. Most of the excep-
tions are those of foreigners, and English,
Scotch and Irish children are largely fed
on oatmeal and milk. DR.. Robert Arthur,
in his popular treatise on the Treatment
and Prevention of Decay of the Teeth"
tells some startling facts. His figures may
we'll lead us to think, for it is inconceivable
that the Great Architect, whose work in its
minutest details is perfect, should intend
that the teeth, if properly understood and
cared for, should cause such suffering. Ip
the United States, twelve Thousand persons
are engaged in the prao,ieeof dentistry;
three millions of artificial fs6ti6gare made
and sold yearly to supply the kf those
lost; the number extracted is esti-
mated at twenty millions. & tops of
pure gold are yearly used fSin Hd6king
gold foil, exclusively for filling theteeth,
this selling for three millions of dollars.
Can any one doubt that the decay of the
teeth, causing impure bres5and diseased
stomach, leads to i'll health, 9efvous debility
and train aof a6ie evils9 Pure
air is also necessaryteA eserve the teeth,
aad Americans do not, b,a7sa people, live in
the open air. To the wholesale adultera-
ton of milk, we may largely attribute the
appalling statistics we have given! The
small amount of nutriment in bakers
bread is another evident cause.
, 1875-11-11
BURGLARIEs.-There were two

BURGLARIEs.-There were two
small burglaries perpetrated last
night, in different parts of the
city and evidently by different
parties. The store Of NJ. A. Kel-
ley was entered by window
from the rear, the lights turned
out and the money drawer rifed.
The thief was very poorly paid
for his trouble, for there was only
about SIS in short bits in the
drawer at the time, all the rest
of the money ha a7ing been put in
the safe, which was not molest-
ed. Nothing but the money
drawer was disturbed.
The other burglary took place
on the beach back of Plummer's
Point. The little house occupied
by Andrew Keller was entered
througha window and generally
ransacked. His dishes were
thrown out of the window, his
chest brokenlopen and rifled and
various articles around the room
broken up. As Mr.. Keller is out
of town at present, no estimate
can be made of the amount stol-
en- and destroyed. Entrance was
obtained through a window by
cutting or breaking all the lights
out Of the sash.
, 1875-11-11
Snohomish Corresp ondence.
Oct. 90. 1875

Oct. ~, 1910.
The Fanny Lake left this morning for
Seattls with a load of freight and a
fair list of passengers.
At 10 o'clock, the Yakama arrived at
this place. She brought freight for
Lowell, also lumber for Mr.. George
Smith house, ~ miles above Lowell.
She also had freight for this place
The river has fallen little this morn
ing.
Most of the logs that went to sea on
the breaking of the boom at the hesd
of Ely Slough have been picked up in
the neighborhood of Priests Point.
This is good news. The loss will be
small. X.
SNoHoM1sH CITY, Nov. 8, 1875.
The Snohomish Athenaeum is greatly
indebted to Capt. Jas. 5. Lawson of the
u. S. Coast Survey for a box contain
ing fossil remains. The Superinten-
dent of the Scientific Department ten-
ders thanks in behalf of the officers and
members of the society. Capt. Law
son has kindly contributed to the Asso-
citation many valuable scientific speci-
mems heretofore. 1t is by such donations
by friends Of science everywhere that
has built up tas present collection;
and all that is now needed is building,
and that is soon to be erected. We
hope all will remember the institution
hereafter.
Our Board of County Commissioners
has just closed its labors. There was
but little business of general interest
save the appointment Ct County Au-
ditor, the old one. Mr.. David Sheridan.
having lately left the county. Their
choice fell upon Mr.. W. H. Ward, and
as far as heard from gives general salts,
faction. There was full board and
, 1875-11-11
gnget Sound. 9ispatth.
FROM DAILY OF THURSDAY.

BARK OsMYN.-This morning
the bark Osmyn was hauled up
and beached in the slip between
Yesler's and Crawford Il Har-
rington's wharvcs. She is to
have a small piece put on her
stem, where a piece was knock
ed off by running into a floating
log, trip or SO since. She is
also having new fore-topgal-
liant and lower main-topsail yards
made of Puget Sound fir, to re-
place her old ones of Eastern
pine.
, 1875-11-11

San Francisco, Nov. 8. Arrived,
barkentine s. NJ. Stetson, Port Madi-;
son; schooner W. H. Meyer. Seattles
bark Dublin, Seabeck; Prussian schr,
Behring, Petoopanlasky; bark Shooting
Star. Nanaimo; steamship Dakota, vic-
toria and Sound ports.
PoEr DISCOVERY, Nov. 3.-Sailed, biz,
Florence, S. F.
PoRT LUDLOW, Nov. 3.-Arrived, bk.
Adelaide Cooper, s. F.
San Francisco, Nov. Arrived, bk,
Oak Hill. Port Blakely: schr. Dread
nought, Tacoma; bknt. Constitution,
Utsalady.
Sailed.-Bark Oregon, Seabeck; q.
S. S. Tuscarora, to rake soundlngs
for telegraph between the Sandwich
Islands and Japan.
PoRT. GAMBLE. Nov. 6.--Arrived, bark
Roswell Sprague from San Pedro. Sail.
ed. ship General Butler for San Franc
cisco.
PoRr MADISON, Nov. 6.-Sailed, bark
Tidal Wave. San Francisco.
, 1875-11-11
[FROM DAILY OF SATURDAY.


School MEETINa.-The school
meeting last evening was attend
ed by about 81 voters. The bus
mess of the evening was the
election of a new director to fill
the position on the board made
vacant by the resignation Of
Hon. 0. Jacobs. On ballot, Geo.
Hall was elected to fill such va
cancy. A committee, consisting
of Messrs Coombs, Emery and
Shoudy, was appointed to audit
the accounts Of the school clerk.
and the meeting adjourned to
meet the 1st Friday in Decem-
Der.
, 1875-11-11

w The bark Blanche, Capt. RAM
brough. with cargo ofgrain from Port
land, was brought into Esquimalt yes.
terday by the tug Beaver in disabled
condition. 1t appears that during tho
heavy gale few days back. being then
off the mouth of the Columbia River.
part of the cargo shifted and threw
the vessel on her beam ends. In or
der to right her the crew were forced to
cut away the main and mizzen top masts
and in this condition she was pickedur
in the straits yesterday morning. Capt.
Bambfough reports seeing another bark
apparently in distress during the gale.
She was heavily laden and remained ip
sight tor nearly two hours during tho
worst of the blow; but the Blanche was
unable to communicate with her and
cannot tell exactly when or how shs
disappeared. The vessel is supposed tp
be one Of. the steel rail ships nov oye1s
due from Liverpool. .---Colonist.
, 1875-11-11


THE TALBOT MINE.-There are
700 tons Of Talbot coal in the
bunkers and on the barges in
town now, and about 100 tons a
day are coming down the river.
Mr.. Padden, the superintendent
hf the mine, informs us that he
has telegraped to Port Gamble
for vessel to come here and
load. The Salvador will take
300 tons, leaving about 400 tons
on hand. By a week from now
they can have 1000 tons on hand,
ready to load the Gamble vessel
when she arrives. This is the
first shipment OF any Importance
yet made by this company, only
about 900 tons having been pre-
viously sspt, the active home de-
mand and the San Francisco
steamers having heretofore tax
en- all they could get down.
, 1875-11-11

SOAP FACTORY.-In enumerat-
ing the many small manufactur-
les that have been recently start
ed here, we have heretofore for
getten to mention the soap fac
tory of McCrimmon Il Co. They
have built a small factory on the
beach near the gas works, and
are putting in the market first
class soaps ofthe different grades
from common brown to the fin
est toilet.
, 1875-11-11
THE COMET.-The Comet came

THE COMET.-The Comet came
down the river last night fer the
first time in week or SO, having
in tow the scow of Morrill, Il
Morris, loaded with % tons of
hay from White River. The
Comet has been engaged in tow
ing the barges Of the Renton and
Talbot Coal Companies, taking
barges from the mines to Steel's
from which point they were tow
ed down by the Otter.
, 1875-11-11

SALVADOR. = The steamship
Salvador arrived here last night
with quite number of passeng-
ers and the following freight:
B Murphy, l; Goodenough, 6;
Humphrey Il Young, 10; S. P.
Andrews, 9; Waddell d Miles,
30; All Ling, 3; Crawford Il
Harrington, 118; c L Mitchell,
4; d E Thomas, 1; Hovey L.
Barker, 2; J A McPhee, l; J 4
G Caches, 8; NJ r Maddocks, 2;
VIM Meydenbauer, 4; S Coombs,
81: W. Gross, 3. After discharg-
ing freight, she went on to Ia
coma.
, 1875-11-11
STEAMSHIP SALVADOR.

STEAMSHIP SALVADOR. = The
steamship Salvador returned
from Tacoma yesterday after
noon. She will load here with
hardwood lumber from McAllis-
ter's saw-mill ON White River
and grain from the Swinomish,
besides coalng from the Talbot
bunkers. She will probably not
leave here before next Tuesday.
, 1875-11-11

MARRIED.-At the residence OF
Mr.. John Leary in this city, on
the eveningsof the 9TH inst, by
Rev. c. R. Bonnell, Mr.. Edward
Polhemus to Miss Eunice W.
Blanchard.
On the same day, at. the resi-
dence of tho brides parents, by
Rev. A. Atwood, Mr.. Simon FL
wellto Miss Nina Gaffney, ,daugh-
ter of Mrs. A. johnson.
, 1875-11-11
Plaintiffs,
Alexander S. Bailey,
Defendant,

| Defendant,
CJm1 laint fled in the County of King, in tae
office of the Clerk of said District Court.
Tie United States Of An,erica send Greeting
To ALEXANDER S. BAILEY, Defendant.
N7OU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED TO AP.
q pear in an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiffs, in the District
Court of the Third judicial District of the Ter.
| ritory of Washington, holding terms at the City
of Seattle in the County OF King, for the coun-
ties of King. kitsap and Sn0homish and to an.
swer the complaint filed therein, within twen-
ty days texclusive of the day of service) after
tie service on you of this summons, if served
if served within said County of King. Or if served
out OF that County. but in this district. within
thirty Gays otherwise within sixty days, or judg-
Inent by default will be taken against you, ac-
cording to the prayer of the complaint.
The said action is brought to obtain decree
of this Court for the foreclosure of certain
mortgage described in said complaint. and exc
| tuted by the sad Alexander >. Bailey, on the
18th day of March. 1873. on Lots and 8, block
No. 20 III Terry's first addition to Seattle, in
King County, Washington Territory, to secure
the payment Of Il certain promissory note, da-
led Seattle, King County, w. r. March, 18th
1873, made by the said Alexander s. Bailey, for
the sum of three hundred dollars, payable in
gold coin of the United States, twelve months
Robbins, with interest thereon at the rate of
one per cent. per month: that the premises con-
veyed by said mortgage may be sold and the
proceeds applied to the pa ment OF said promis-
sorry note, with interest thereon, at the rate
aforesaid, and costs of suit, with Attorney s fees
stated in sale mortgage and in case such pro-
ceeds are not sufficient to pay the same, then to
obtain an execution against said Alexander s.
Bailey for the balance remaining DUE and also
that the said Alexander S. Bailey, and all per
sons claiming by, through, or under him NAV
be barred and foreclosed Of all rights, title.
lien, equity OF redemption and interest in the
said mortsaged premises, and for other and fur
ther relief
And YOU are hereby notified. that if you fail
to appear and answer the said complaint as
above required, the said plaintiff will take de-
cree against you according to the prayer of said
complaint.
Witness the Hon. ]. r. Lewis.
Judge of said Court, and the seal
thereof this 18th day of October
~ AID. 1875.
JAMES SEAVY. Clerk,
By BERIAH Brown, Deputy.
Mcknight & Leary,
Attorneys for Plaintiffs.
, 1875-11-11

COUNTY CoMMIssIoNERs.-Th
County Commissioners of this
county, VINO have been in ses-
sion since Monday, went up the
river yesterday on tour Of in
spection of the county roads and
bridges in that section.
, 1875-11-11

FINE SAMpLEs.-We have been
served by Moore Il Neill with
some of as fine samples of wines,
liquors and cigars as we have
ever tested upon this upper
coast, and they tell us that these
are only specimens Of their stock
in trade. Charley Moore is one
of the oldest of the old settlers
but he is fully up to the times in
his line.
, 1875-11-11

LIBBY. The steamer Libby
arrived here during the night
from Whatcom. She brought a
large load of vegetables. After
discharging her Seattle freight,
she went over to Blakely to de-
liver a large amount of potatoes
which she brought up for that
place.
, 1875-11-11

CITY CHARTER.-A gentleman
just from the Capital informs us
that our new City Charter has
been passed by the Legislature,
amended only by striking out
the portion which transferred
the proceeds for liquor licenses
from the county to the city treas
ury. The law in that respect
remains as it is at present.
, 1875-11-11

ANOTHER FoRGE.-Mr. C. Nc
Donald has put up another forge
in his blacksmith shop and ap-
piled the fan blast to it. He is
making to-day a large chain to
be used in the mill in hauling
logs out of the water.
, 1875-11-11

s9 The entertainment OF
Messrs. Barney Bros. tomorrow
evening, promises to be worthy
Of patronage. In addition to
their remarkable feats of natur-
al magic, they are spoken of by
the California papers as remark.
ably good violinists.
, 1875-11-11

New BUNKERs. = The frame
work of the new bunkers Of the
Seattle Coal Co. is being put up.
When finished, the bunkers will
greatly facilitate the loading Of
vessels, two being able to load
at them at once.
, 1875-11-11

SEATTLE BANK.-The large fire
proof vault for the Seattle bank,
which came up on the Dakota, is
being put up to-day. 1t consists
of a shell of half-inch iron, and
is 6 feet wide by II long. It is
to be enclosed in a two-foot wall
of masonry.
, 1875-11-11

BALL.-The ball of the Sing
'Verein Germania takes place
this evening. Notwithstanding
the disagreeablc weather it is
there will be large
number in attendance. Supper
will be had at the Occidental
Hotel.
, 1875-11-11

New CHURCH. The articles
OF incorporation Of the White
River Baptist Church, having a
present membership Of sixteen,
were filed for record in the Aud
itor's office of this county, on
Tuesday last.
, 1875-11-11

NJ. E. CHURCH,-Preaching to-
morrow at IL A. NJ. and 7P. NJ.
by Rev. Thomas Magill Of the
Oregon Annual Conference. Sun
day School at 12a o'clock. Prayer
and praise meeting at 3:45 P. NJ.
The Ladies Aid Society ofthe N.
E. Church will give a sociable
on Tuesday evening, the 9th inst.
at the residence of DR.. J. c. Kel-
logg.
, 1875-11-11

BALL.-We are in receipt of
complimentary tickets to the
ball of the Sing Verein German
ia, which takes place tomorrow
night, in Yesler's Hall.
, 1875-11-11

RELIGIOUS MEE1ING.--The Presbytery
of Oregon met,pursuant to adjournment
in the Brown Church, Seattle, W. T., on
THURSDAY, Oct. 2Sth. 1875. at P. NJ,
and was opened with a sermon by Rev,
H. W. Stratton of Albany Oregon. Oh
John II: 20 21.
After sermon the Bresbytery was con.
stituted with prayer by the last moder-
ater present and Rev. NJ. G. Mann waa
chosen moderator for the ensuing hali
year.
The first half hour Of every morning
was given to devotional exercises with
preaching in the evening. On Sabbath
the pulpits of different churches of ths
city were filled with great acceptance by
members of the Presbytery.
On Sabbath afternoon there was >
general Sunday school meeting held at
the Brown Church, with addresses by
Rev. Thos. fraser, of Oakland. Gala,
Rev. Mr.. Rea, Port Townsend and Rev.
J. Il. Thompson of Olympia.
The Missionary meeting in the even,
ing at the Same place was well attended
Sermon by Rev. Thos. Fraser.
Two new members were received into
Presbytery: Rev. H. P. Dunning BY
letter from Presbytery Of Geneva, N. w
and Rev. J. 3. Hewitt by examination.
Mr.. Hewitt was formerly of the Baptist
Church and made written request to be
received into Presbytery.
A petition praying for the continu.
ance of the Indian Peace Policy, being
introduced, the Moderator and CLERK
were directed to sign it.
The following Commissioners wers
chosen to attend General Assembly in
Brooklyn. N. Y. Clergymen, Rev. A.
L. Lindsey. D. D., of Portland and
Rev. Mr.. Rea of Port Townsend. Lay
delegates: T. P. Powers of Astoria anx
t. NJ. Reed of Olympia.
A vote of thanks was extended to ths
friends in Seattle for their generous
to the trustees of the Brown
Church for the use of their house of
worship and to the sexton for care of
same, to the N. P. r. r. for reduction
of fare and to the Press for their kind,
ness in printing notices of our meeting.
Next regular Spring meeting will b.
held in Portland on the third Wedneae
day in April 1876, at7P.M.
Presbytery adjourned on Monday
afternoon at 4 o'clock Nov. LIST, to mees
at the Brown Charch in Seattle on the
second Wednesday of December, 1875.
, 1875-11-11

BARGE SUNK. = One of the
barges of the Renton Coal Co..
sunk yesterday in the river. 1t
was raised, towed down by the
Otter this morning and put on
Atkins gridiron, at the feot of
Commercial St., for repairs.