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li.279 Prizes. amounting to s522,5 900
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Gen. Jobal A. Early, Of Va. Com,rs.
Write for Circulars or ssnd orders a.
N. A. DAUPiIiN, 4. q. Box Cgs. New Orleans.
Third Gr0,d Doilv DrarmJ.
Tuesday July 4.
capital Prize, 10000 Tickets II each.
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COLUMBIA. May l5.-Thc contest for
Chief Juitice Of This State resulted To- the
election Of Judge Willard. The fight.
which bss been 10 progress for the past
month. was decided last night 10 the caucus
held BY the Democrats, and which lasted
from SIP. m until 3a. m. to-day.
Governor Hampton chose 10 make this
contest the tombstone d bis own popularity
aud party strength. and the Democrats did
not care 70 ignore the expressed preference
Of the great leader on this the first occasion
Of its being put 10 the crucial test. They
have complied with bis wishes for bis sake.
and nothing more. They consider that be
has made. perhaps. dangerous experiment
for the consequences u which they will Ger.
tsibly hold aim alone responsible. and they
now regard their own unwilling work Of 70.
day with feelings Of scarcely co9ccalsd sp.
pteheDsion
The Republicans are wholly dissatisfied.
and mske no secret Of their ehagrin aud
disappointment.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1877-05-23
TIE PRIVILEGE Tx.

A good deal Of grumoling has followed
the exaction OF the tax imposed by the last
Legislature, known as the Privilege tax. A
little explanation Of the subject may dis
perse the i'll Lunlor, and show that the tax
is only Just contribution levied really TO
equalize burdens which have been borne by
the larger class Of merchants. and from
which the small traders we're exempt.
The Legislature in ITS efforts to maintain
its pledges of reform and economy, was ve-
ry reluctant to impose neS burdens upon
any class Of the people or upon any indus
try. Il reduced the poll tax to eighty nine
cents, and il reduced the merchants tax
from one eighth Of one per cent to one tenth
Of one par cent. The complaint comes from
the smaller merchant. who complains that
he is taxed as much as the greater. But
here comes the explanation. Every mer-
chant and every other trader is required 20
pay one tenth Of one per cent for purchas.
es made in or out Of the State; bat no re-
tail merchant shoil be required 10 pay any
tao on purchases nude from lrloiesale
merchants residing IL this State. Now.
the smaller class Of merchants make their
purchases almost wholly within the State.
Hence they escape altogether the tax Oh
their business. unless they are reached by
the privilege tax Of s.. Even when they
do 60 beyond the State to purchase. only q
small proportion take the trouble to furnish
lists Of such purchases. Such Is the expe-
rience Of SheTifts and Of the State Treasur-
er. Hence the burden Of the support Of
the government falls upon other classes and
other industries. The only certain way TO
equalize the burden was to impose tax
which was fixed aud certain 10 amount up
on class engaged in the business Of buying
aud selling merchandize--a business every.
where Recognized as legitimate subject Ol
taxation.
We append section IL Of tue Act to Raise
Revenue:
SEC IL. Every merchant. jeweler. gro.
Ger. druggist. and every other drader who,
Is principal or agent, carries On the bust
ness Of buying or selling goods, wares. mer-
cbandise. Of whatever name or description,
except such as are specially taxed else
where ID tbs act, shall. 10 addition TO hi,
ri Udtorem tax. pay as privilege tax By,
dollars and One-tenth Of one per centum u
the total amount Of purchases in Or out o
the State. for cash or on credit. but NJ
retail merchant shall BE- required u pas
any tax on purchases made from sholesal,
merchants residing 10 this state.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1877-05-23

General Leach publishes in the Raleigh
Observer long letter denying bis advoca.
cy Of the revival Of The old Wing party .
We must give the General the credit he
claims for sincerity in his denial. Certain
y be has rendered good aud valuable SER
vice 70 the party 70 which he now belongs.
and il must not be withheld. But il can
not be denied that be gave. BY his own AL
mission, color to the statement Of tie Oh
servers correspondent. Il Is nov certain
that the Wing movement finds no favor With
press Or people. But words spoken 10 plea
saniry, might have been claimed 70 have a
serious meaning ira favorable echo had res
pended.
Il reminds one OF the hunter who shot al
IN animal with some uncertainty Is 70
whether be shot st deer or calf. De-
ing reprosehsd BY fellow hunisinan si,h
bis ignorance. be replied, ''well. III. was q
deer shot a. It to kill. lift Was calf.
shot 81 il 70 miss"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1877-05-23
Grant is on for Europe.
WARNEWS.

LONDON, May 1.-THE Roumanians
have been working necessarily at the ,iala-
fat Notifications. They have now 40 guns
in the batteries bearing On Widdin. They
lave butt II redoubts 10 cover the cross
ing Of the Danube. all Of which will be finish
ed BY Tuesday next. Ruslchuck is enor-
lnously strong. having 200 guns mounted,
besides five gun-buats. Turkish deserters
from there who have reached Giurgeyu
complain Of bad food aud sickness in the
Turkish army. The Russians have not vet
advanced. The Turks are fortifyiEg the
passes Of the Balkans. Abdul Kerim i
drawing all bis troops from Macedonia and
Albania to The Danube. The National
guard throughout the South are armed.
All OF ths troops are moving porthyard.
Reliable information has reached Frank
fort that the Gircassiau ilisurrection is
spreading,
PRgA, May 1.-THE success Of the
Turks and circassians at Lookgoam,Kale
was complete. They drove the Muscovite
garrison and road guards all over The dis
trict. chasing them to Galgara which they
also burnt. Hassan Pasha landed new
supply Of rifles and cartridges to equip the
Circassians. A formidable force is organ
lied to march npon the railway liue to
Tifis. aiming TO destroy Kntas. Another
large band wis sen. TO raise the country ID
the rear Of the columns Of Russians which
are attacking Batoum.
Enormous masses Of Turkish cavalry are
said to be visible opposite Galaiz. An 1t
tempt to cross will be made by the Turks
near Summitza in sailing vessels.
The Vienna correspondent Of the DAILY
Ners says: Ihaye read . letter from
person Tor some years 10 close connection
with Turkish government circles. The
letter says the Grand YIzier Is losing his
head and SafFyet Pssha is At loss vha: to
do. There are frequen, councils aI which
hints are thrown out AZ TO whether il would
not be better 10 treat with the Russians be-
fore they cross tie Danube" The .Nenl-
Wial Dplomrtique states that the Bey Of
Tunis. who was summoned BY the Sul,an
TO send contingent. has excused himself
on tie scvre 81 financial inability. but will
allow bis subjects 70 join the turks rs
volunteers.
LONDON. May l9.-The Standard .
Versailles special says the scene 10 the
t'bsmber waen n Dsfouten appeared 10
tribune and to read the message. is in-
descrIbabie. The right applauded and the
left hooted and yelled. Exclsmaiions Of
fearful rage aud insu ts we're exchanged
for ten minutes. some neInbsrs we're actual
" scufiiug with one another.
LONDON, May I9.--Lloyd's agent At
Valparaiso telcgrsphs that IL ships totally
wrecked, and forty damaged on the coast
Of Peru.
The advance OF the Russians into Little
Wallaehia causes tbe greatest excitement.
Heavy firing vas heard yesterday at Batoum
and il il believed 70 be the commencement
Of great battle.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1877-05-23

We can only allude TO the crisis IN
French affairs. Fearful trouble. coming
as suddenly and unexpectedly as thunder
colt from aclou1less sky. threatens distrac-
ton and bloOdshed to > country as little
stable in IL government as Mexico, and for
which peace and tranquility are necessities.
The sudden dismissal Of Mons. Simon.
Prime Minister. from the Cabinet, shows
how intensified are the passions Of the three
leading factions Of FraBcs-tbe Monar.
cais,s. the BOnuPartist aDdibe Republicans.
10 France, the settlement. Of political diife-
rences il decided BY the bullet or the gull.
lo,iue. not BY the balIo.. So the agilatiou
i 10 that country regarded 10 Europe as Of
the most serious nature.
Next week We will be- able 70 spread be-
fore our readers information for which We
have no space 10 this issue.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1877-05-23
GENERAL -LORIEG.

Among the dispersed abroad is this gals
liant soldier, native Of Wilmington. who
served with distinction in the Mexican war,
and in the late unhappy COMMISSIONS and
latterly in the Egyptian army. A letter
received ut Washington few days ago,
and printed in the New York World. thus
refers to bis service in the war going on be-
tween Egypt and Abyssinnia:
We had terrific campaign; there was
never anything like it in my long expe-
rience. General Loring was not in COM
mand, but was only the second in command.
1t was expected that the Conmander-in-
Chief, Ratib, IAN Arab or Circassiap) /,
would have followed the advice Of General
Loring. and ii he had there would have
been brilliant campaign for the Egyp-
tians, but Ratb thought it was plain sail
ing 50 set up. Tor himself, and in doing so
played The devil generally. On one oc-
casion he met with a heavy loss, when, had
he concentrated his forces, rs advised by
Gen. Eoring the Abyssinian army would
have been crushed into atoms. This WIS
on March Z. 1877. Il was not until the
9th Of March that the great battle was
fought. and :hen General l.oring's advie.
was followed, and the result was decided
victory
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a correspondent Of the Raleigh Neics
says: The Wilmington and Weldon Rail.
road Company are busy % uork changing
the track near Ilalisax. and putting new
bridge over QuaDtey. The new bridge Is
70 be solid stone arch Of great span. This
rosd has put i,s track 10 aDe condition, two.
thirds o. The Iron having been laid down
new 10 the :ast three o. four years The
eomfsny has recently bought $4,000 tons
Of steel rails. about enough to lay 70 miles
Of track. No railroad 10 The State has yet
adopted these rsils.
The time made on The Wilmington and
Weldon Railroad j. nov at The rate Of 80
miles an hour. exclusive Of soppsgss.
The rate Of speed on the Roanoke aid Sea.
board Railroad Is IS miles az hour.
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Dr. ]. c. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,

Practical and Anaivfic.I Chemists.
SOLD OK ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
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WASHINGTON. May Ex-senator Pat
,erson is reported as quoting the President,
that he would only appoint Republicans
TO Office in the South, but in making bis
appointments he would take great care to
get hold Of the best men.
Secretary Sherman says that 50 far as
the officers under his control we're concern
ed. out and out Republicans, who stood by
the party in the past, will receive consi-
deration ia preference to those who have
only become Republicans since the advent
Of the present administration.
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THE FRENCH SITUATION.

PARIS, May l9.---rhe Senators Of the
left held . meeting and issued . manifesto
to the nation which concludes 4 Consider
Ing that the present crisis which has been
rsised without any reason amidst profound
peace in the country. and in the presence
Of events abroad. alarms the interests Of
the country and justifss every distrust. it
is necessary TO re-asSure France. The
Senators OF the left therefore. express their
firm conviction that the Senate will not ar
sociate itself with any undertaking against
Republican institutions. and they will
euergeiically resist the policy which threa-
tens the public peace. This vigorous pro-
test and the manifesto Of the deputies are
producing great impression A new
propagation Is expected and dissolution
three months after.' There was great ex-
element in Paris and 10 the provinces last
night and to-day. but no disturbances.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1877-05-23

Chamberlain has qualified as practicing
lawyer in the Courts If New York.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1877-05-23

Hayes has returned to Washington after
. cherries pleasure trip to New York.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-11
Whoop! La!
OUT OF THE WOODS AT LAST!
End of a Long Litigation Reached!
COMPROMISE EFFECTED WITH ST.. JAMES
Mission,
WHEREBY
Vancouver Reads her Title Clear.

A compromise has at last been effected by
the city OF Vancouver with the St James
(Catholic) Mission, whereby all claim of the
Mission upon the townsite is to be relin-
pushed for the sum of Sc, 500. The terms
have been fully agreed upon, and the ncces-
sary papers will be signed and executed as
soon as they can be prepared by the attor-
neys Our limited space, at this late hour,
renders it impossible for us to give detailed
statement of this fortunate transaction; but
we are informed that the amount paid by the
city, will be raised by pro-rata assessment
upon each lot, payable at the option of the
holder The amount will be small, and will
doubtless be promptly paid by every property
holder in Vancouver, except those, (f any
such there be) who have more pluck than
judgment. II there are any who prefer the
luxury of a lawsuit. 10 a sensible aca uiescence.
we would commend to them the old story of
the bull and the locomotive. The people of
Vancouver are certainly to be congratulated
upon the happy termination OF the long and
tedious controversy which has for years
elouded the title to real estate in this city,
and operated alike disastrously upon al pub.
Tic and private enterprises. Great credit is
du TO those citizens who first suggested and
"a 'sequently labored for the success OF this
90 1prom'se Time. which proves all things,
vi prove the good judgment which dictated
their coursa
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-11
An Opportunity For The Afflicted.

Dr. J. Nj. Hinkle, of the National
Surgical Institute, with competent
corps of assistants will visit Portland,
Oregon, Rooms at st. Charles Hotel,
October 22d, to November lst, 1877,
inclusive. No other Institution in the
world has successfully treated SO many
cases of Spinal Curvature, Diseases of
the Joints, Paralysis, Club Feet, Piles,
Fistu.a in ano, Scrofula, Nasal Catarrh,
etc. Patients from almost everycountv
in the United States have app led to it
for relief, either at the Home Institute
at Indianapolis, Indiana, or to one OF
its Grand Divisions at PHILADELPHIA.
Pa, Atlanta, Ga, or San Francisco,
Cal. The afflicted cannot afford to
miss this opportunity of beirg cured at
home. The Doctor makes no charge
for consultation or examination, and
his terms for treatment are within the
reach of every one.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-11
An Gid PiOneer Gone.

Peter Stice died 'at Washougal in this
county, on the Sth of October, 1871. Aged
II years.
"Old man Stice," as his friends formerly
called him, was born in Rutherford comfy,
North Carolina, in the year 1857. He came
to this county in 1850, and lived here from
that time to his death He was veteran OF
the war of 1912, and in receipt of pension
or his serv .ces In that war Though ninety
one we rs of age, he still claimed to be young,
and was always ready to take his part IN
whatever was going on in the neighborhood,
and ready to give the boys his fatnerly coun-
sell He was a general fav,r.te, and wher
ever he went the cosy chimney corner was
always ready for HIM. No one could say a
wor,, against him, for there was nothing that
could be said ag INST hun, truly. And now
the old soldier at rest, and his children,
his grand children and his old friends and
neighbors will see him no more on earth, bat
the loving remembrance OF the good old man
will be fresh and green for many years to
come.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-11

RECEIVED. acknowledge the receipt
of copy Of "The Official Gazette and Tray
elers' and Immigrants Guide to Oregon and
Washington Territory" compiled and pub
lished by D. H. Stearns, of Portland, Ore
gon. 1t is neat pamphlet of 1872 pages and
contains description of every city and vii
lage in Oregon and Washington Territory
1t contains much valuable information for
people who intend coming to this county,
and is just the thing to send to Eastern
friends. Price Sl.O0. Address the Publish
Usher, d. II. Stearns, Portland, Oregon.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-11
Farm Fer Sale.

One hundred and nncty-one acres of land,
miles northeast Of Vancouver, - acre, the
best Of awalc and creek bottom land and fenced ;
about 10 acres j, partially cleared by burning;
50 acres under cultivation. 10 acre, in Oat-, (
acres in wheat, + acres in barley; hat portion
seeded to grass will produce this year 10 tons
of clover hay and /! tons OF timothy hay; :
tons Of clever hay already cut and cured.
There is q towfortab 4 dwelling house on The
place, l'rreoparn and numerous out build
ings, , ploN-. one harrow ana otLcrtool need
cd on a farm, 9 heed Of COWS, Is head Of young
cattle two years Old and under, - head Of
the . ace foy c2,o00. For further information,
apply 10 y. BYRON DANIELS,
NancouNer ". L
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-11

LADIES, ENJOY PERFECT HEALTH. Mrs
Emily Townsend, NJ. D., of Baltimore says:
81 have never found anything equal to DR.
Warmers Health Corset in restoring lost de
velopment of bosom in women, and enabling
them to walk gracefully and easily. Benefits
which cannot be secued by any other article
of female attire-especially the nursing cor
set for mothers" Lady agents wanted to
canvass in every town in Oregon, Washing
ton and Idaho Territories, Montana and Ne
brasla. Can make more than with any other
article. Depot, Third street, near Morrison,
Portland Ogn. Mrs. NJ a. WARNER.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-11
HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS !
Farms for the FarmlesS!!!

100 ACRES IA MILES EAST OF VAN
lOO couver, and 2t9 miles.from Parker's
Landing on the Columbia. Fifty acres under
cultivation, 10 acres in posture, being in all
90 acres under fence. The soil is mostly good
rich alluvial upland, being about 10 ceres Of
swale Two hundred assorted young fruit
trees; bore 80 bushels Of fruit this year; 95
grape vines just beginning to bear; large
spring Of good water; story and a Laf box
house comfortably finished with four rooms;
barn and stock sheds built together, dimen-
sions, 25Xi05 feet. This farm is generally re-
galded As the best upland farm in Eastern
Clarke county.
Terms: Two thousand six hundred and
twenty-five dollars; 1928 down; balance on
time nj ten per cent interest per annum
Stock and farming implements sod with the
place il desired. Address.
V. BYRON DANIELS,
INDEPENDENT OFFICE.
Vancouver, ". 7.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-11
Brief Mention.
Read the new ads.

Read the new ads.
Mrs Jehu Switzler paid her Vancouver
friends a visit last week.
Very fine salmon trout are now caught in
the Columbia at this place.
FRANK Clark, Esq, of Steilacoom, paid
Vancouver q visit this week.
Mss Mary Chrisman, of Lafayette, Ore
gon, Is Wishing friends IN this city.
NJ H. Hobart and family started last
Tues1ty for his form er DOM IN Oakland, Osn.
We are informed that the grain crops in
the Waslousal counJry have beeh greatly
damaged by tle late rains.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Haven have been visit
itin5 frienJs III Vancouver for the past two
weais. Tnsir home is III Southern CalItor-
MA.
For the past two weeks wild geese have
been flying over the city in large bands.
Good hunting is now reported Oh the bot
toms.
The o. S. n. Co.'S, large and commodious
steam RS pass our city front dlily, laden to
the guards with the golden cereal from up
the Columbia
There will be social dance at the resi-
dence OF p. l.. Cleary, seven miles from Thu
city, Friday evening, the 18th INST. See ad.
in another column.
Rev. Joseph Ross of San Francisco broth
er Of &. A. Ross of this city. arrived III town
Monday evening. After a brief stay, he vii.
return to San Francisco.
Miss Mary Wilson was the recipient of a
birthday party last Monday evening, at the
residence OF Mr.. Edward Young. Ms,
Mary IS now Sweet sixteen"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-11
THE NEZ PERCES WAR
END So!
SURRENDER OF JOSEPH
The Nez Perces Struck by
Gen. Miles.
A Very Severe Battle.
Indian Loss, 81 Killed & Wounded.
Looking Glass, JOseph's Brother
and Three other C..let> Killed.
Miles, Loss, 23 Killed and As
Wounded.
Telegram from General Miles

Telegram from General Miles
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF YELLOWSTONE,
Camp Near Bear Paw Mountain,
October 3, 1877. J
Gen. A. II. Terry, Commanding Department
of Dakota: GENERAL-This command moved
rapidly to Snake creek, striking fresh trail
of hostile Nez Perces coming out near Beau
Paw mounta $, ut O'clock on the 3Oth, and
surprised their camp at O'Clock, capturing Il
large part of their herd, about 600 horses, mules
and ponies. The engagement was quite severe.
The Indians lost seventeen killed, including
Looking Glass and Joseph's brother, and three
other chiefs, and forty wounded. Joseph gave
m. his solemn pleds yesterday that he would
surrender, but he didnt, and they are evident
ly waiting for aid from other ln4ians. They
say that the Sioux are coming to their aid.
Tney are closely invested in some ruvincs and
ke Ut under fire. To take them by assault
would cost many lives. | my wear them out
AID eventually compel them to give up. They
tight with more desperation than any Indian,
have ever met. | believe there are May eS.
capped williams in the village who expect to be
hung when captured. ! believe there is com
munivation between this camp and Sitting
Bull, and have used every effort to prevent
ajunction. Very Respectfully your obcdient
servant, NELSON a. lilies.
Col. 18th, Infantry, Bvt. Maj. Gen. L. 5. A.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-11

Much of our space this week is given
to the proceedings OF the Legislature,
now in session at Olympia. No doubt
our country readers, most OF whom de
pend upon the weekly paper for news,
will be more interested in the doings
Of their lawn lkers, than in reading
long editorials on other subjects.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-11

Arm BROKEN. day last week Mr.. G.
T. Lambert, who lives about one half a mile
below town, had the misfortune to break
his right arm just below the elbow. At the
time Of the accident he was working about
some trees; one of the props falling, struck
him on the arm. The blow rendered him
insensible for some time. At last accounts
the sufferer was doing as well as could be
expected
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-11
This is to Certify

THAT I HAVE EXAMINED DIR. WAR.
l. ner's Health Corset, and recommend them
as being superior to any ever SAW, especially
The Nursing Corsets for mothers, protecting
he tactical glands and holding the weight OF
undertaking on the shoulders where il
should be carried. DR. j. WOODRUFF.
Douglas Co, Ogn.
Depot, Third Street, Portland, Oregon.
MRS. NJ. a. WARNER.