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SEALED PROPOSALS.

Notice is hereby given that Sealed Propo-
sails will be received by the Board of County
Commissioners of Clarke County, Washington
Territory. ON Tuesday, August :, 1877, up to
the hour Of O'Clock r. NJ, of said day, for re-
pairing the Lewis River bridge near James
Reeds, in accordance with specifications now
on file in my Office. All materials IN be fur
nshed by the contractor. Proposals must
state the price in Clarke County Orders for
which said repairs will be made, and the time
when they win be completed, and must be ac-
companicd by good and sufficient bond in the
sum of 800 conditioned that the person sub
hitting the same, In case the contract be
awarded To him, will at once enter into an
agreement with the said Board of County
Commissioners, to make such repairs in ac-
cordancc with the terms Of his proposal and
TO furnish good and sufficient bond in the
sum of $500, for the faithful performance OF
such agreement. Said bond to be approved
by the said Board Of County Commissioners,
who reserve the right to reject any and all
bids. CHARLES BROWN,
County Auditor, Clarke County, W T.
Vancouver, w. T., July 10, 1877.
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Yakima Items.

Yakima City supports three mercantile es-
adjustments, one tlouring mill, three black
smith shops, one broom factory, one hotel,
one BARRIERS SHOP, one cabinet shop, one har-
ness shop, one drug store, one livery stable
two saloons, one brewery, jail and post
office.
Something over one thousand dollars has
been subscribed here for the building of a
new church editice of the Methodist persua-
sion.
The Masons contemplate building new
hail. the building to be two stories, the low
er one to be fitted up for store house.
Several new buildings have been put up
this season, and more IN process OF erection.
Moving machines and reapers are being
overhauled and repaired, for service in the
approaching harvest, which will be abund-
ant, owing TO the frequency of rains during
the spring and summer, which have rendered
irrigation almost unnecessary.
Hop culture is becoming a speciality with
many of our farmers. Our soil and climate
produces them in abundance, and of the
richest quality.
Inc estlih1teu aNeiSSo yiepu WI "he"e Pei
acre in this vicinity for this season is twenty
five bushels: oats, forty; potatoes, a bushel to
the hill, or more.
Our citizens will he sorry to learn that DR..
Sidell, who has been practicing dentistry
here and Kittitass with such unparalleled
success for the past two years, is about to
leave us He goes from here to Klkitat,
and from thence to the Dalles.
1t is generally believed here that if Gen.
Howard stops to hold divine service on the
war path he will not catch Joseph.
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Farm For Sale.

One hundred and ninety-onc acres of land,
Q miles northeast Of Vancouver 60 acres the
best Of swale and creek bottom land and fenced;
about 20 acres is partially cleared 10y burning;
- acres under cultivation, 10 acres in oats I
acres in wheat, 4 acres in barley: that portion
seeded to grass will produce this year 10 tons
of clover hay and II tons Of timothy hay; I
tons of clover hay already cut and cured
There is a comfortable dwelling house on the
place. "a large barn and numerous out build
ings, plows, one harrow and other tools need
ed on farm, Q head OF cows, IL head OF young
cattle two wears old and under, 81 head of
hogs, and head Of sheep. All offered with
the place for $500. For further information,
apply 10 W. BYRON DANIELS.
Vancouver, W. 7.
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PROBATE NOTICE.

In the matter OF the Estate of Joseph Ernest,
deceased. Petition for the sale Of land.
And now on this day comes Ellen Ernest
Administrative of the Estate Of Joseph Ernest
deceased, and files her petition praying an or
der for the sale Of the real estate Of the said
deceased, to pay the debts, charges and cx-
penscs of administration. II is ordered that
all persons Interested In the said Estate, ap-
pear in this Court on the 35th cay Of August
1s5s, at 10 O'Clock A. ~. 10 show cause why an
order should not be granted 70 the said Ad-
mlnistratrix TO sell the real estate Of the said
deceased, In pursuance IL the prayer Of the
said petition, and thai foar weeks notice Of
said hearing be given b publication In the
Vancouver INDEPENDENT newspaper.
WILLIAM GINDER
Judge Of Probate.
July 9th. 1877
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Tbs FESTIVAL Ice Cream Fes-
tival, given by the young ladies OF st.
Luke's Church, for the benefit of the Par
sonage fund was well attended, anda deci-
ded success. The day was warm and the
ice cream sold rapidly; beforethe evening
was half over the freezers were all ex-
haustcd. The tables were tastefully ar
ranged and handsomely adorned with
flowers. The coffee, cake, sandwiches,
etc, were all excellent Besides a
large number of people from town and
garrison, visitors from abroad were pres
emit a follows: Mrs. Cochran, of Ore
CON City; Mrs. Bylcs and family, OF
Portland; Miss G. Hopkins, of Olympia;
Miss Lou. Barker, Of Yakima City and
Others The participators in the Terp-
sichorean Club Hop visited the festival
in two delegations, and partook Of re
treatments. The receipts Of the even
ing Melted about $50.
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JUSTICE CouRT.-Last Friday and
Saturday Justice Gridley held court in
the City Hall, and tried the case of
Eli Fletcher VS.. Peter Stice, action for
damages in certain sheep transaction.
Messrs Steward and Fletcher were the
Attorneys for Plaintiff, J. +. Caples, of
Portland, appearing for the Defendant
Amongthe witae 'ses in attendance We're
Geo. Hart, Chas. Stiles, Thos. OMara,
II. II. Leonard and others. A jury
was empanneled and after long and
laborious session the case was decided,
ON Saturday, in favor of the defendant.
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County Orders! County Orders {! |!

will pay. on presentation, within four
weeks from date, ali County Orders" issued
by the Auditor Of Clarke County, W. T., prior
To May LIST, 1873. II not presented within said
four weeks from date, will pay subsequent or
ders on presentation in priority Of issue, as far
AS fund for that purpose can be applied. Inter
est on all County Orders" issued prior 10 said
MAY LIST, 1873, will cease from this date.
FRED w. BIER,
Treasurer Clarke County, w. 7.
Vancouver. W. T., july 26th, 1877.
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DO You Want a Farm!

first class farm for sale containing 275
acres of land and located IL miles east Of Van
couver, and miles over a good road from
Fishers wharf on the Columbia. This farm
has l60 acres of first class swale land, 80 acres
under fence - acres in grain, % acres in grass,
orchard and garden. Abundance of water for
stock The improvements consist Of good
frame dwelling house, and barn large enough
To hold ~ tons of hay and shelter 20 head OF
cattle Water for household purposes fur
nished by first class we'll This is one Of the
best located farms in Clarke County, and will
be sold for $500. Terms easy. For further
information call on
W BYRON DANIELS,
Vancouver, w. T.
July 18th. 1877 II
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All persons having claims against the estate
OF Daniel s. Cameron, Sr., late of Clarke Coun-
ty, Washington Territory, deceased, are noti-
fled to pre- sent the same with the proper proof,
10 the Administrative of said estate, al her res
idence on Fern Prairie, In said County OF
Clarke, within one year from the first publica-
ton OF this notice, or the same will be barred
BY lag. JANE = CAMERON,
Vancouver, ". T., July 18th, 1871,
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The Independent.
BREvITIEs.

Lloyd Brook, Esq. is in town to-day.
Robert Wolf has our thanks for basket
of peach plums.
Wednesday morning Vancouver was
visited by light shower of rain.
Mr.. Ed. Pullen, typo of Portland, former.
ly of Olympia, gave us call this morning.
Senator Mitchell is announced to
leave Washington for Oregon some
time this month.
Wheat buyers are contracting with
farmers in the Willamette Valley for
their coming crops at 81 per bushel.
Rev. R. s. Stubs will preach at the NJ
+. Church next Sunday evening at O'clock
subject, "Our Public Schools.
T. B. Merry, formerly Editor of the
Seattle dispatch" is now local editor of the
"Intelligencer."
Joseph Burgy, John Alexander Hines
Oils and Luke Keykendall have visited Van
couver this week.
Now it happeneth, about this season of
the year, that the nimble flea disporteth him
self in sundry places. His movements are
past all finding out.
The steamer z. ". Cooke carrying
the St. Andrews Excursion party of
Portland, touched at Vancouver last
Tuesday evening
The young ladies who got up the
festival have the Editors thanks for a
beautiful boquet of flowers.
We had call from Hon. w. G.
Johnson, of Oregon City, last Tuesday.
He was over attending to Bankruptcy
business before Register Brown.
Mr.. II. c.. Lesser and family are Wis
iting friends in Yamhill County, Ore
gon.
Hon. A. S. Alternately, of Oak Point,
and his sons Alexander and George
were in town on Tuesday.
Monday the steamer Cnliope broke
down on her trip up the Columbia and
did not make her regular down run
Tuesday.
The Moon has been doing some tall
bearning this week, and gate hinges
have suffered accordingly.
One of the pleasantest picnics of the
season was enjoyed by n party of young
folks at Salmon Creek on Tuesday.
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NOTICE.
l. s LAND OFFICE.

Vancouver, W. T., July 9th, 1877.
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by Henry A. Tordeux, against LewisSioodman,
for abandoning his II homestead Entry, No. 1921,
dated January "a, 1871, upon the South X of
Southwest a Of Section ,, Township North,
Range | West in Cowltz County. Washington
Territory, with view 10 the cancellation OF
said entry the said parties are hereby sum
moned to appear at this Office on the 9th day
of August, 1877, at 2 o'clock p. VI, 10 respond
and furnish testimony concerning said alleged
abandonment
w H. SMALLWO0D Register.
s w BROWN Receiver.
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Notice to Tresspassers.

All persons are hereby notified not to tres
pass upon my land by cutting timber thereon,
or otherwise Said land is situated on Main
street, Vancouver, Immediately south of Mich
tae Winters land. Several persons have here
oflore cut wood thereon, and whoever does it
after this notice will be prosecuted. Mr. Jo-
TO all business in relation TO the said tract of
land. MARY A. CARSON,
Dated June * 1877 1T
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NOTICE.

The undersigned wishes TO sell her cottage
home in Vancouver. It's situated in the block
south of the Sisters Convent and has good
house, lots, barn and all necessary out-build-
ings. The report has teen circulated that my
adopted daughter, Mrs. Laura Bateman, mi
nor, has legal interest in the aforesaid proper
ty, thereby injuring the sale thereof. There is
no truth in any such report The property has
always been my individual and separate estate.
hold the complete title.
MRS. A. G. TRIP.
Vancouver. w. T.. July 9Th 1871.
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The steamer Hydra leaves La Cen
tire for Portland every Monday and
Friday at o'clock A. NJ Leaves Port
land every Thursday and Saturday at
one o'clock, p. NJ
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On Tuesday evening about twenty couples
assembled on the bark Edward James,
which il moored opposite the foot of Morri-
son street, and engaged in social good time
ON the deck of the vessel. The party was in
honor OF Misses Petrain and O'Connell, who
were passengers on the outgoing steamer. -
Oregonian.
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That veteran printer and publisher,
formerly of the Vancouver Register,
Mr.. B. NJ. Washburn, gave us call on
Wednesday. He is at present engaged
ON the Walla Walla Statesman. Him
self and family are well and pleased
with their home in the supper country.
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The Terpsichorean party at Brant's
Hall last Thursday evening was well
attended, and, judging from the late
nes Of the hour when it broke up, it
must have been very pleasant gather
Ing.
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NOTICE.
Il s LAND OFFICE.

L. s. LAND OFFICE,
Vancouver, W T., July 9th, 1877.
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by Edward Tordeux, against Leon II. Lewis,
for abandoning his Homestead Entry. No. ls23,
dated January 25th. 1871, upon the North ~ Of
Southwest "a of Section 2, Township North,
Range West In Cowlitz County. Washington
Territory, with view TO the cancellation Of
said entry, the said parties are hereby sum-
moned 10 appear at this Office on the 9th day
Of August, 1871, at O'Clock p NJ, 10 respond
and furnish testimony concerning said alleged
abandonment.
WI sMALLwOOD Register.
s w BROWN, Receiver.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

We are selling Stoves Of the best manufac
turers at the very lowest living rates. Our
Tinware and everything that we manufacture
is warranted to be A l. We use the best ma
terial and do the most thorough work. Read
our advertisement in another column and give
us a call DANIELS BROS.
NJ 10 76-u
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MONEY SAVED.

Send one three cent stamp to Clara Duniway
Stearns, Purchasing Agent, P. 0. Box 800,
Portland, Oregon, for Catalogue and Price
List of 1000 elegant and useful articles which
can be bought in Portland, cheaper than any
where else on the Pacific coast tt
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Notice of Composition in Bank
ruptcy.
DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, SIS

DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, IS
Notice is hereby given that Alexander s. Abb
ernathy, of Oak Point, w. T., has been ad-
Judged bankrupt by the L. S. District Court
for the End judicial District of Washington
Territory. That on petition of said bankrupt,
a meeting of creditors to submit for terms Of
composition, to-wit: Payment of ten per cent
Of all unsettled claims in full satisfaction there
of, October l, 1877, will be held on the oath
day of July, A. ID. 1877, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, be-
fore 5. w Brown, Esq, Register in Bankrupt
cy at his Office in the City of Vancouver, w. T.,
in said District where and when any person
in interest may attend.
r. G. O'BRIEN, Clerk.
BY H. II. Holt, Deputy.
July . A. D. 1871
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HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

offer for sale my house and lot situated on
Main street in the city of Vancouver, opposite
DR.. Wallis Drug Store. The house is one and
a half stories high, finished throughout, and
has water on the premises.
For particulars apply to Joseph NJ. Fletcher,
or TO me in person. 1t will be sold very cheap
JOHN WHITEBREAD.
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City Taxes.
Notice to Creditors.

All persons having any claims against the
estate of Nchoaus Schmidt, late of Vancouver,
Washington Territory, deceased, are hereby
notified and required to present the same with
the necessary vouchers, TO the undersigned or
either of them at their respective places Of
business at Vancouver, Washington Territory,
within one year after the date of this notice, or
such claim will be barred
ANTON YOUNG,
GUSTAVUS EBERT.
Executors of the last will and testament Of
Nicholaus Schmidt deceased.
Dated Vancouver, W. T.. July 9Th, 1877. St
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THE EasTERN cONtERENCE.
The Porte 60 Draw UP u New Project on the
Basis OF ihr Andrnssy Note.

CoNsrANTINorLE, Jan. 9.-At yesterdays
sitting Of the Conference the European pleni-
pntentiarios pointed out tnat several points Of
the proposals Of the powers formed part OF the
Andrassy note, ana the ruraish representatives,
indicated their Willingness to enter into discus
S on on the basis Of that note. 1t is believed
that at the next sitting the penpotentiaries will
make a last appeal to the Turkish representa-
tves to discuss the roposas Of the powers.
Gen. ignatieG, the Russi IN plenipotentiary, Ia
said to have recently suggested that the 70.
forms proposed by the powers he extended to
Mecedonia Eplru,. and thsss ~. 1t ID Under-
stood Lord Salisbury. tho English Dlenipoton-
tiiry reui ed that such proposal diu not come
witnin the scope Of his Instructions.
The Phdre du BOsI,hOrt (newspiper) declares
thnt inasmuch a. II tue articles Of the Confer
ence prog ANNE are framed with the view 10
the deliuit ition or esta oshment OF privileged
province, therefore. even II the powers with
draw iour-fitns of thor demands, the Porte
would stil persist In It's objections
the next meeting OF the Conference has been
pos poned to Ihursd ~ at the request OF the
IurAish Minister. VINO Will hold Caelhet coun-
oil tomorrow to draw up "a new project on Tho
bass OF the nirassy note.
Rpuma0ia h h,s declared to the Porte that arti-
Gle seven OF the new Constitution violitcs her
rights. she consequently declares herself re-
leased from herv s'alage. throwing the respoU-
sibility OF the step upon ne Porte.
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 9-ln semi. cia quar-
ters tho TACT that no decision was reached In
Yesterdays sittine OF the conference Is regard
ed as anordiDg further proof that the Porto
seeks to use the new turkish Constitution as
means OF avoiding compliance with the de-
mands OF the powes. Russia has reached the
limit OF concession, aud the other pow
ers have declared their determinatinn 10
uphold the programme of tho Confer
ence. Hitherto no pressure has been ex-
erted upon the Porte. n'r does the present
action Of the plenipotentiaries bear such char
Gcter. Nevert heless the powers, wnlle COUGHING
their re presentations In most moderate terms,
will hrniy uphold their denan1s,
BERLIN, Jan. 0.-Ihe National Zctung says
that Servia Is DegotI itiug Tor peace directly
with the Porte on the basis Of the status quo ana
the maintenance OF the treaty OF Parls. The
Porto ~ favorable to TINS scheme. The National
Zeitung says the German Ambassador at Con
siautlnopla Il abouL la Ia recalled, anu no sue
CessOr Will be appointed.
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voted for, including electors. There is a dispo-
sition to reject all profers from such a set OF
scoundrels, and to let he louisiana case stand
on It's own merits. REGARDLESS whether the sane
ton OF Anderson aud Wells Is with or against
the peoples. Government.
Gov. NicnoIl's has Just held an interview with
Federal officers. They show no disposition to
NEEDLE with the question here, and will take no
aggressive steps unless otherwise ordered. A
fuli report OF the interview cannot be had now,
but will be for sdrded later.
II. Mine forces investing the State House
stu remain on duty, and the Kellogg garrison IL
snort OF provisions. Tney have made sever
inenectual attempts to victuaI the place. Their
only nope OF ontainin1 supplies IL from the CO j.
paDles OF Federal troops Rarrisoned In the rear
OF the Capitol, and with open commune tton
through the noted tunnel. The state militia
was reviewed Uy Gov. Nicnols this evening. and
occupied over one nour In passing the Cover
thousand men, organized and equipped In two
days. Five thousand more In detached COM
mands were on duty. The arsenal, with all the
State arms, aud seven pieces Of artillery, was
surrendered at the FIRST demand. Packard IL
despt rate. ana is implorng help iroW Washing
ton. Tue Returning Boards Legislature has
fallen to pieces. majority OF the elected
membes Will report to the legal Legislature to
morrow. This they state as their present inten-
tiOn. La er advices from Wasniugt Oh may cause
them TO change their minds.
II. M-the city Is perfectly q'iiet, not an act
OF violence or disturbance has taken place to-
uay. The militia have dispersed and gone nome.
An extr force Of police Is ON guard. to keep the
crowd In the State House from saliying forth
aud committing any criminal Irregularities.
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THE PRESIDENT,s ACTION.
Gen. Augur simply Instructed to Keep the
Peace In New Orleans.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-The Louisiana
trouble was considered In Cabinet to-day.
Packard ,elegraphed to the President in regard
to the situation, and Gen. Augur did the same to
the Secretary OF War through Gen. Sherman.
The despatch OF Gen. Augur did not represent
the situation as alarming. He reported
the people excited. business suspended,
and the streets full OF armed men,
but no overt act had been committed.
After the Cabinet meeting the Secretary OF War
instructed Gen. Auaur simply to keep the peace.
lie was not to interfere In any way between the
rival factions, save to prevent an outbreak. Late
this evening Gen. Augur teleeraphed that be
had had conference with Gov. Nichols, and
that, at his suggestion. the Governor had ad-
vised the armed men to 60 to their homes. and
the streets we Q rapidly clearing. No collision
Is unprecedented tonight.
None OF the Louisian members have so far re-
ceived any confirmation OF the reported violence
In New Ore ms, and ali express confidence that
nothing OF the kind has taken place. Inc peo-
pie are determined. and yet under the control
OF prudent and sagacious leaders have no
necessity to appeal to arms white they cin carrv
tneir point by peace nle means Coneressman
Levy says the Kadic i Government understands
fun well that the quiet marshailing OF hundreds
OF citzens In sucn cosinopolttan city, whefs
the element Of rowdyism Is represented
as matter Of course. Is proof more
convincing OF the great power OF the legal
Nichols Government than any display OF law
lessness could be. md argues that Nichols will
maintain tue ascendancy by this temperate
management. II Is stated on good authority to-
night that Gen. LOncstreet mad to-day telc-
eraphed To tne President that all reports OF
violence were unfoun1ei, aud recommending
him To recognize the Nichols Government Ii
Is certain that the President Will suspend all
action as regards troops until Casey's chances
for the Senatorship ara settled. and that IA case
OF ms defeat which Is foregone conclusion,
be viii be slOw to lend military aid to Packard.
Toe following despatch was sent to Gen.
AuRur Immediately after the adjournment Of
tue Cabinet, bv the direction OF tue President.
Government
As EXPIRE ssed by the President In recent inter-
views;
EXECUTIVE MANSION. wAsHISoroS. d. C., Jan.o.
10 Gst. q Auyur, Aer O,.etHs. L.
A despatch Just received from the United States
Marshal al New Orleans Indicates tnat ,ul horxel
arined bodies OF men are orginned and assembling 10
m inner to threaten the pc ce anu safety OF the Uy
II this be so notify the leaucrs Of such organizations
taAt they must desis ON Of comlnS in conflict
the I'm ed states authority sust ined b. the mlt
pOaor OF the Government. Report tue situa-
on Aud your tc ION keeping N mind the that this
ora n reference to rec )gnOn Of either of the
claimants fOf the Ouv ruorsi tituef Legislature.
J. II. tAMEHON. Secretary y War.