Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-03-31

ly to discharge their duty regarding
pecuniary obligations to it, that all
just claims against it may be punctu-
ally met; to the ordinary motives
inducing the payment of taxes is
now added that of evincing by such
payment a confidence in the strength
and stability of that government,
and a just appreciation of the fact
that it is the one chosen by the peo-
pie. The evidence already received
on this point is entirely satisfactory,
and 1 confidently expect the same
patriotic action throughout the State.
The people of Louisiana may rest
confidently assured that the govern
ment of which they have chosen me
the executive head will not be i'm
periled or impaired by any COM
promises of their rights" He then
thanks those who, on January 9th,
responded to the call of the civil au-
thorities of the State to prevent lille
gal attempts to GUST the people OF
Louisiana from their legal possession
of the court buildings, and who have
since qnietly, thoroughly and most
patiently performed their duties as
citizens.
Grave Situation In New Orleans.
New York, March 1.-The World s
New Orleans special says the situa-
ton is graver to day than it has been
since November Hayes prospec-
tive committee has so embittered the
people of the State against him, that
they will make no concessions not
forced out of them by military power.
There will be no hesitation or delay
by the Nichols government in per-
fccting its organization, and this
will be done without any regard to
inquiries from Washington or init
nations that it will be construed as
violation of the staiu quo. 1t is
considered that the statu Gao no long
er exists; in fact it's continuance
would be destructive of government
al authority, and is felt incompatible
with public order. Suggestions of
General Anger and limitations Of
forcible intervention are entirely I'M
needed by the Nichols government,
which only represents decided pub
lie opinion in following this course,
|; could not do otherwise if it would.
The people here are tired of Hayes
and his no policy.
nansirisi.. ssrrsmmI.d--Ii;s Speech.
San FEAScIsco, March 27.-Ex-
Governor Hendricks Wa, serenaded
II. the Commercial hotel this evening,
a large crowd being present. In re-
Spouse to calls, Mr.. Hendricks spoke
at some length on general topics.
Regarding the recent political strus-
gle, he said, in effects, a majority of
the people believe Mr. Hayes not
rishtiuily President, but inasmuch
as he had been seated according to
due form, it became the duty of all
to accord that respect due any officer
he idrio; but the manner i'll which
he had been placed in the Presiden-
tial chair, far from being legal or
right, was dangerous precedent,
and it would devo've on the people
four years hence to say who should
be the next President in an unmis-
taxable manner.
Temperance Revival.
New York, March 27.-The Times
Columbus, Ohio, special says the
temperance movement is spreading
rapidly in that vicinity. Over q
thousand have signed the pledge at
Newark alone, and saloons being
closed. the former proprletor5 en-
gagins in the temperance work.
Breaking OF Il Reservoir.
STAFFORD, Conn, March 27.-The
da IL OF the Stafforaville reservoir gave
way this morning, causing in this vii
lage fearful damage. The railroad
freight house and all the cars were
washed away, leaving only the pas
8 niger depot. The Stafford National
Bank, Congregational church and
about fifteen other buildings have
been washed away. The flood came
upon the village suddenly, and its
effects have been very disastrous:
three miles of railroad track are
washed away, also two Howe truss
bridges between Stafford and Toll
land. The flood has caused trouble
all along the line of the telegraph,
which was promptly brought into
requisition, and neighboring towns
warned of the mighty rush of waters
that was causing great destruction
of property and threatening loss of
life.
Hartford, (Noon) March 9th
Particulars of the breaking of the
Staffordshire dam are wanting, also
details of the damage done. Enough
is known to show that everything in
the path of the flood has been
cleaned ont. Lower down was the