Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-08-12

most everywhere in Kentucky. Lextn
gave Republican majority somewhat r.
than in previous elections.
Henry Watterson was elected Senator to
day by an overwhelming majority.
Alabama Election.
MOBILE. Aug. This county gives 1, 500
Democratic majority.
MONTGOMERY, Aug. 7.-Democratic gains
everywhere warrant the statement that the
Democrats have 5000 majority. Many
counties heretofore Republican send Demo
Gratis to the Legislature. Seven Conglession
al districts have gone Democratic; one Re
publican. Everything peaceful.
Minority Report on Mississippi;
The minority of the committee, Bayard
and Mcdonald, allude to the Presidents
mention of the Mississippi commission in its
forthcoming report, and his assertion in the
Chamberlain letter, Mississippi is governed
by fraud, etc, they pronounce the statement
untrus and regret the Presidents spirit of
animosity which they say is evident through
out the report, and which docs him discredit
and shows that his heart and mind are
closed to justice. The minority assert that
when Gov. Ames took his seat every State
official was Republican. This was true also
in counties where negroes were in the ma
jcrity. Ames and his associates had the
whole State under their control. Ames
prostituted his office and bargained with ap
pointees who were VIGOROUSLY Inscriptions,
ignorant and violent. They deny that the
testimony shows any intimidation whatever
on account of color, and dcprecates Federal
interference.
Ben Butler Nominated for Congress.
BosroN, Aug 9-B. F. Butler, in accept
ing the nomination for Congress by the 18th
Il 49,. l,<, 1,,,
not changed his views, but, the country hav
ing been committed in favor of resumption
by legislative action he believes it should be
carried into effect as speedily as possible, and
places himself squarely on the Republican
platform.
Sitting Bull.
WASHINGTON Aug. 9.-General Sherman
says theproposition from the agency Indians,
that cessation of hostiliies with Sitting
Bull and mis- adherents shall be arranged in
the interest of peace, is altogether out of the
question, for several reasons. The Indian
tribe with which the government is at war is
not such a nation as to allow us to establish
negotiations of any character, as no cOnfi>
dence can be placed in their promises; while
another reason for not favoring the PROPOSE
ton of the peaceable Indians at the agency
is. that the request does not concern these
tribes and there is no ground for believing
that they desire peace General Sheridan's
view. have not been received at headquar-
tiers.
The Herald On WattersOn's Election
New York, Aug 9.-The Herald cditori
ally says of the election to Congress from
Louisville of Mr.. Watterson-this result of
over 1900 votes to $50 for another was
tribute to leading journalist. and it shows
how much the people are able to believe an
editor who serves them with honest and re
liable news.
Smallpox
SAN Francisco, Aug. S.-The smallpox
broke out afresh this morning, II cases be
ing reported up to noon, OF whom were
Cinnamon. Two deaths occurred this morn
ing in the pest house.
Heavy Failure.
The community interested in stocks were
astonished today by the failure of d. G
Scofield & Co.. among the heaviest operators
in the Pacific board.