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The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-07-18

SIR William Grant, the very learned
Master Of the Rolls. Gas native of the
county If BanE, and for Q considerable
time represented that county in Psrlis-
ment. Though most forcible and easy
speaker, scarcely inferior to any Of his
time. at the bar or in Parliament, he
was a remarkably silent man. He was
the most patient Of Judges.
The story is we'll known of his hear
ing IN elaborate ard heightened srgu-
meat for two days on the meaning OF
m Act of Parliament. aud. when the
counsel finished. simply saying:
"0entlemen. the Act Is repealed
On one of his visits 70 Banf he rode
out few miles into the country. accom-
.nied by few friends The only oh
serva,ion that escaped him was in pass
ing field of peas
Very fine peas"
Ne1t day he rode "ut with the same
4,rtee<. and was equally silent; but. or
passing the same spot, be mustered:
And very finely podded. too"
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-07-18

In Philadelphia. in mid June, . mar
Vas hauged for murder He wa
ihir'y-two wears q age. The record o
bis comparatively brief life was as fol
io~S-
At the age II eleven, for theft, b.
wa. sent 70 the House If Refuge A
fourteen he VAS discharged. and aImos,
Immediately stabbed a colored boy. but
escaped arrest by running away and
going 10 sea Some years aft.rwsrd be
returned. and during the war he dis
played his patriotism by persistent and
profitable bounty jumping. Thereafter
he became notorious for hi. reckless
rowdy life. 1t is asserted ths: be com
mittet more than twenty violent assault,
with knite or pistol upon different
persons. For An other outrage he was
discharged from the fire department,
and this led 10 his numbering the man
whom he believed to be the informer
who had procured his discharge. On
the very morning Of this murder he at
tempted the life OF one man with p,s-
toi. pursued still another during the af-
ternoon with the avowed intention OF
killing him, and finally, deliberately
murdered the third man. for which
murder he was punished by hanging
Il Is scarcely possible - conceive of a
life, III which, In the brief period Of
twenty years, 50 much cruelty and
crime could be condensed
And here l. the sequel Ali accounts
agree in saying that after his trial and
sentence, relying upon the respectable
ity and influence OF his family and
friends. he confidentially expected a
Communication of his sentence. aud SO
hoped "almost To the last How near
this almost was. is not announced;
but it is stated that when he was com
PEELED 10 abandon ali hop, Of inserter
ence. then he turned his attention IL
preparation for the very near future
that now seemed inevitable
Has conversion caue with the nirac-
uloCs suddenness Of Sauls. Almost IN
an instant he became . sincere Christi
an. perfectly assured Of the salvation
that awaited him. and looked forward
10 the day with the serencst confidence
He even rebuked his weeping wife for
expressing her willingness to die with
him, telling her that while he Was per
fec'ly prepared TO die, she was not. and
moreover. she must remain 10 bring up
their children in Christian life.
Now. excepting that this peculiar
case go"s little beyond the usual
record, 1t does not greatly differ from
the published accounts Of the last days,
or The last hours. of almost all con-
dcmned and executed criminals They
oil are not only fully prepared To die.
bot are perfectly Y confident that heaven
ly reward awaits them
IL this = wise lesson to incuicate upon
the minds If those who read or hear Of
these accounts Il IL not virtually say
ing that To commit crime. which the
human law says merit an ignominious
death IL no obstacle 10 securing ever
lasting life;
No one. will claim. however. that the
proper method Of preparation is to be
found in the career of those whose lives
come TO sudden end at the hands of
the hangman.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-07-18
A. MACINTOSH.
Notary Public and Conyeyancer.
Real Estate and Tax Agent.

usss complete Abstract - Title - al iAasss
Is kles Cs.ss.t wtsi atteaA e. tie parVhsse AID
sals & sxsss aEyw asr~ "a fDSSs ~ouGf- sIeSsia
ssseztsssn pslI to TFsnsfsf - Rss! kstsfr sn1
fsstasat Il Taxes f.sEonsss s'sscateSs aAss sa.i.
ssrtsssa saA~xhss<s
ossss en Mi street. nearly opposite 'Ae oe-
eaSsEtal Hetei
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Reminiscence Of Washington.

\ needy sailor with wheclbarrow Of
shells accosttd the general en the street.
aud holding up number of conch-
shells. implored him to buy them
Washington listened with sympathy 10
the story OF his sutferings and want.
and kindly replied that he would buy
them If he could in any way make use
Of them Necessity perhaps sharpenod
the sailors wits. and he promptly sug
se,ied that they would make lovely
buttons for his velvet coat.
The general smiled at ,hs ingenious
proposal. but agreed to try them Car
rying home his ocean treasure Of pink
shells. he sent for button maker TO
know if he could manufacture n useful
article out Of the pretty plsythings
with which he found himself cucumber =
c'i The workman replied that he
could make the buttons If he could find
an instrument sharp enough t. pierce
theu.. Washington would have moth
ing useless about him. and So the shells
were delivered to the manufacturer,
who II due time returned them IN the
shape OF concave buttons. little larger
than quarter of dollar. with n silver
Drop the center hiding the spo;
where the eye is fastened beneath. The
president then astonished the republi
can court Ivy appearing III coat with
PINK couch shell buttons sparkling on
ITS dark velvet surface
Eighty years ago, /, seems, fashion
ruled IN the hearts or rather over the
cnstum.s of men and women, Just as II
does nov Tor Capt Lewis bears testi-
mony that couch- shell buttons imme-
dia,ely became the rage The she'll
venders aud button makers fortunes
were made by the generals passion for
utilizing everything that cam" into hi'
possession.
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LAND FOR sale I.

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The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-07-18

MRS. S. 0. HEwES, N. D.
o.. II ID. First Lad, Graduates in Yedkix.

osers her services e. the people of Seattle assa
the North Pacific Coss.
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The New York herald., 1877-09-19
THE INDEPENDENT DEM MocnAcy.


A meeting OF the Executive Committee Of the !nde
pendent democracy-bettcr known as the Green, Of
Eendorfer party-was held last evening at the Union
Square Hotel ana largely attended, there being
present among others, Messrs Rue Anorews, William
Arrowsmith, John W. White, William II. secor, An.
drew Wagner Peter Miller Joseph Il. Brown William
eastman, john W. Keogh John W. Van Hoesen and
Dr. Wolf 1t to be the desire OF the lcad-
ers Of tho opposition to rammany Hall to obtain
harmony and Of action of the various factions.
and this in measure the object ot the meeting
last night Mr.. Louis ~ Doschor, the chairman, in
calling meeting order said that the recent
action OF the Central Committee, and the virtual
back which John Kelly had received changed
the complexion OF affairs, and 1t was deemed
advisable therefore TO confer together as 10 the best
to be pursued. After the transaction OF somo
routine business Mr. Swan read the following rcsolu.
ton, which was unanim ,usly adopted:-
Resolved, That committee of i've appointed to
with all democratic dnzaons in this county
posed rammany all the To be pursued in
the coming Democratic state Convention ana
port at the meeting ot the Executive COMMITTEES.
Mr. Andrews, in speaking 10 the resolution, said
that In his opinion, II would be unwse to seek ad
mission tho State Convention this fall for the
that they might receive rebuff, which would weaken
them before people The solo aim of the orgauiza-
ton should be the burying OF rammany Hail. Alter
that and when they had rolled up forty or htty thou
sand majority there would be necessity to go rap
ping the doors OF state conventions Tor adm sson
The Chairman said that the functions ot the
simply to investigate. and at the next meeting
report could be accepted or rejected. The
mittee, as appointed consists OF Messrs. Swan, An.
drews, Arrowsmith, Wagner and Monks The meeting
adjourned until eight O'Clock the evening Of
the 21tn INST
The New York herald., 1877-09-19
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

REPORT OF ASSISTANT ENGINEER o'sHAY ON
THE SCARCITY OF WATER AT THE GREAT
FIRE.
Alta meeting of the Board Of Fire Commissioner
yesterday communication received from Charles
O'Snay, Assistant Chief Engineer, in which he de.
tailed his and The departments operations at the plane
factory re on Sd nst In relation 10 the scarcity
of he said:-
The fire was fought on all sides we'll as the lin.
tied supply of water would permit aud Of The seven
teen engines at work not got full supply
Two hydrants located Tenth avenue were perfectly
dry. The pressure on the hydrants on Eleventh
aier working short timo ran so low that they
failed 10 supply tue engines attached TO them, and
engine As fire boat) used 10 supply them With
water from the The scarcity OF water In this
locality Is no doubt, owing TO tho small pipes, all oi
winch inches 10 diameter (the only l2incn pipe
in the neg hbornood is Thirty eighth street, aud
to the ground being vory nigh In my opinion law
should be framed and presented TO the Legislature
limiting the height and area oil buildings used fJr
manufacturing purposes, or for storage OF light com.
bustiblc material
report was also received from Foreman John Eos.
low, OF Engine Company No II, stating that Fireman
Dennis j. Doran rescued Iona Zdren from the burn.
ing building No 1sS Eldridge street, on August 49,
Alter making two utc attempts TO escape he carried
the girl down u burning stairway. Dorans name was
merit
Tho Board also ordered instructions to be forwarded
to the Counsel Tor the Corporation begin proceed.
ngs against the Metropolitan and Mutual Gas compan-
les for negectng TO attend to the directions given
them In the matter of storing naphtha.
The New York herald., 1877-09-19
CITY POLITICS.
REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE.

REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
The Republican Central Committee held their regu'
lar monthly meeting at Republican Hall last night,
District Attorney Phelps presiding. The resignation
of Willard Bullard OF tho secretaries received
and accepted General Pinkuey moved that tho
Chair be instructed TO call a special meet.
ing of the committee to make tho necessary prepar
atlons for election OF delegates the Rochester
Convention and for the purpose of holding copsuta.
ton as TO advisable candidates to nominate
county officers. Senator Lent moved that a
appointed TO ascertain II federal
once-holde have complied with tue civil
by dsassociating themselves from politics.
The following letter OF resignation from Hon. Thurlow
Weed was read aud accepted
New YORK, Sep. ls, 1877
ousy health to seek in retirement rom Io,r"ai.
ism incidental duties and assscations the reposs
thereiore that the sae consider a.ioas mpe
coa%ssss dslesase from tie seventh assembly
IS no sSsssment stner In my devotion repaeiieaa
~ the yesy ordeal
Iqas we s ons o we Ia
only be sstmstsd and realized by an ingiorioa,
Iaey in 1880 We shall rave earnestly hope under
i o
%a
ne e, US now anticipate our years Of plenty rroy Il
hearts of the people. If. therefore. the boun-
teous interposition OF Divine Power be supple.
mcnted by generous response from human
government all will be well with country people.
but in of resumption the which in It's
moeles revolution Teen pressing harder and harder
upon the industries OF the must relax. tal,
under the protection wise wa;chfu diligen aud
lar seeing will take of itself Labor conldns
patient relying than mind requires
and sympathy Let be tho purpose 1t
the administration to adopt
that viii furnish employment mechanics and aborers,
and in the future have nothing lear from
nsdious and destructive influences of communists
and strikers Truly yours, THURLOW WEED.
The meeting then adjourned subject to the call OF
the chair.
The New York herald., 1877-09-19
THE BAY STATE REPUBLICANS.

MEETING OF THE CONVENTION AT WORCESTER
DEVELOPMENT OF OPPOSITION TO GOVERNOR
RIcE-PRoBABLE ACTION REGARDING THE
PRESIDENTS PoLIcY--ABsENCE OF OFFICE.
HOLDERS.
LEY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
WORCESTER. Mass, Sept Is, 1877.
convention OF Massach usctts republicans, to nom.
mate candidates for Governor and other State officers,
will be held in this city tomorrow. The majority Of
the delegates already on hand, and from develop.
mcnts at the caucuses this evening an unusually
stormy session Is anticipated.
OPPOSITION GOVERNOR RICH
The disturbing element, or tho principal one, s
found IN tho opposition which ha, been developed
agans. the renominaton of Governor Rice. The dis.
affection Is far general than was expected, but
his opponents will probably prove powcress on &C.
count Of lack OF concentration upon any particular
Candidate. Some want 10 run Congressman Pierco.
Others either Speaker Lang or exSpeaker San.
ford and President Cnadbourn of Williams College,
also has a respectable number Of supporters.
There protracted meeting III the Bay State
House this evening OF those who deem Rces renoml-
nation inexpedient, and the speeches and arguments
which were ct of against him were emnently bttcr
and spicy. 1t was repeatedly declared that his candi-
daure would involve tho defeat OF the party and even
some OF the Governors friends do not deny this.
HIS renorn nation. however Is probably inevitable,
but 1t will be neither hearty nor unanimous, and the
result will most likely be the election OF Gaston the
democratic candidate, N November.
PRESIDING OFFICER.
Senator Hoar will preside over the Convention, and
in his speech Will probably como out squarcy Tor
Hayes and his policy, and resolutions of the samo
nature will also be reported by the committee. That
they will pass without opposition, however, Is not
probable, for ! understand there are one or two
speeches embryo against the policy of the President,
so far as It forbids federal olce-hoders from mingng
actively ia political matters
CONSPICUOUS ABSENTEES.
In this Convention IT rs interesting 10 notice tho alb
Of Collector simmons, Bob Nichols, Revenue
Collectors Slack and Tinker and the phaanx Of post
masters faces have for many years been ia
mil lar at
is evident that the President has them well in subjoc
The New York herald., 1877-09-19
GOVERNOR TILDEN'S RETURN.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

ALBANY, n. Y, Sept Is, 1877.
Recent letters received by 4. j. Apgar Assistant
Clerk IN the Office OF tho Secretary OF STATE Indicate
that Ex-Governor rden will not return TO Now York
from Europe before tue Goth 25th of October Mr..
Tilden announces that he will sail on the 18th OF that
month"; and will be accompanied by Secretary OF State
Bigelow According TO this showing they will not
until two weeks after the holding Of the
State Convention.
The New York herald., 1877-09-19
EXONERArED.

John 4. Burlington, OF the Rev. DR.. Budng
ton, pastor OF the Clinton Avenue Congregational
Church, Brooklyn, appeared before Justice Bloom
yesterday to answer charge Of being implicated
with William Murray and Philip Cogan IN "a burglary
at the shoe store OF John Murphy IN Vanderbilt av-
enue The examination showed clearly that his arrest
WAS grievous mistake, and everybody sympaJhized
win HIM fnr the wrong which had been done hIs-.
The New York herald., 1877-09-19

NEW JERSEY DEMOCRATS.
LEY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

TRENTON Sept IS 1871
The Democratic Gubernatorial State Convention win
assemble in this city tomorrow. Tho hotels
already filled with delegates composed OF the strong
OF the party from all parts Of the State The
friends of Mr.. Albeit of Hudson, doing the most
The oil the others are talking Iavoraby OF
stockton but others looking Tor somebody else
Each section OF the State has It's favorte who is hop
Ipg at least for complimentary vote The Convcn-
ton from present Appearances Will be an exciting one
The New York herald., 1877-09-19
NEW JERSEY PROHIBITIONISTS.

TRENTON, Sept Is, 1871.
The Prohibition State Convention will assemble at
twelve O'Clock tomorrow. The general impression
" that they Will nominate q candidate for Governor
The New York herald., 1877-09-19

WHAT THE SENATOR OF THE FOURTH DISTRICT
SAYS OF THY TESTIMONY BEFORE THE ALDER
MANIC COMMITTEE.
In order to asccrtsin what reply, If any, would be
made by Mr.. Morrssey to Mr.. Twecds imputation the
writer callpk on him evening At hs Tooms in hA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-09-29
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF TUg CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20--l A. NJ.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE THg CHIEF SIGNAL OPFICER,}
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20--l A. NJ.
Indications
For New England, falling, followed by rising barom
otcr southerIy, vccring to colder, northwest wnds
and cloudy, rainy weather.
For tho Middle Atlantic States cloudy, rainy
weather, winds mostly from the northeast with sta
tionary lower pressure and temperature
For tho South Atlantic States, northerly Winds sta
tionary or higher pressure and temperature, clear
partly cloudy weather, except rain In North Carolina
For the Gulf States light variable winds, stationary
pressure and temperatures IN the western district,
clear partly cloudy weather. and Ia tho district
partly cloudy weather and rain areas.
For Tennessee and tho ohio Valley, norlheriy vcer
ing warmer southcrly winds, clear or partly cloudy
weather and falling barometer.
For tho Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri val
icya, southerly winds, warmer or partly cloudy
weather and falling barometer, followed by rain areas
For tho lake region, cold northcry vecring to
warmer southcrly WINDS increasing cloudincss and
rain areas, with falling barometer.
Tho rivers will remain nearly stationary.
Cautionary signals continue ut Savannah. Tybcc
Island, Charleston, Smithvillc, Wilmington, Capo
Lookout, Cape Hateras, Kitty Hawk, Cape Horny.
Norfolk, Baltimore, Capc May, Atlantic City, Darnc-
CAT, sandy Hook and Now York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-09-29
ARCHBISHOP BAYLEY.

THE PHYSICIANS DO NOT THINK HE WILL LIVE.
Within the last few days the hopes cherished by tho
near and intimate friends of Most Rev. Archbishop
James Roosevelt Bayley, frimac Of America, tina, he
might recover his health at least that he might
perience marked Improvement, have faded. Yester-
day II sadly but positively announced by his
medical attendants that the supreme moment was
approaching; that the hand OF death surely upon
the beloved prclnIc Last night ut ten O'Clock, his
condition was such that his physicians gave up all
hope OF his being able To last than short time
longer Thoy looked for his demise any IN me at.
Last "Wednesday he rode out q abort distance, but
was very weak. On Thursday his case as
sumed the most serious aspect observed so lar aud
yesterday he began 10 fall away rapidly. His breathing
was with 81. at difficulty AT times he seni.dc-
Tho blessed Eucharist has frequently boon admin
tered 10 him, the sacrament OF extreme unction hav-
ins been administered TO hun some time ago by CO.
adJutor Archbishop Gibbon, OF Baltimore. lie has
himself been conscious for time past that his cud
was nearing. II is scarcely necessary TO say that IN
his old Newark homo, whero he has gone IN and out
Tor nearly twenty years, and where the affection
him has NV boon OF tho deepest aud solcoas
character, he has beeu Watched aud IN the
tcndercst aud most loving manner Rignt Rev.
Bishop Corrigan, vcry Rev. G. H. Doane Vicar Gen.
era and The Sisters OF Clarity together with Doctors
William O'Gormnu aud Isaac Nichols, have been con
residence Ia Newark, who're lay thc.dyn. church dig
nitary, was house OF deep silence aud sorrow. At
the best II was not thought likoy that the Archbishop
would 1.-Two out to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-09-29
AUSTRALASIA.
RESURRECTION IN sAMoA-ARn1vAL OF con-
viCTs IN NEW CALEDONIA.

INsURREC1IoN IN sAMoA-ARnIvAL OF CON-
viCTs IN NEW CALEDONIA.
SYDNEY, n. s. W., August "a, 1877.
Important events have TRANSFERRED ut Samoa recently
The chiefs who supported Stcnbcrgcr's regime and tho
followers OF King Malioou engaged IN active bostilI-
ties, when the former hoistod the American flag and
after two or three engagements the Kings followers
were utterly routed The majority taken prison.
crs ana distributed rs slaves among tho opposing
chiefs. but the leaders claimed obtained tho pro-
lection Of the British Consul refused to surrender
them unless tho saoty OF their lives assured.
THIS was guaranteed, but they not surrendered.
Az this uncture tho mission ship John lesley
ut Samoa route for New Britain, and tho British
Consul formally ordered her return to Sconka with ia.
spatches Tor the Governor OF Fu threatening use
force II his commands were not npcd wIth
Nothing had occurred up TO the latest date
NEW CALEDONIA
recently received considerable addition to the con-
wet population by the arrival OF the Loire from Franco
with about 700 orcats and thor guards. The Com
muniss arc subducd by waiting tho course Of events
nj home, bong assured oy their friends there that
when thoroughly republican Assembly Is brought
Into existence they will all be pardoGcd.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-09-29
A CRY FROM THE STRICKEN CITY.

President Cole OF the Produce Exchange. received q
letter yesterday from Mr.. Charles " Hitler, OF Tariff.
Vile Conn, who has just arrived from Fcrnandina,
Fla. In which he says that, having been unable to
meet Mr.. Cole no was compelled TO communicate by
ottcr tho fact that She greatest necessity exists In
fernandez for cash, manly to pay those willing to
The afflicted yellow fever patients During tho
past four weeks 81 600 had been expended for this pur
posc Thcre yot from four 10 eight weeks during
which this fatal disease may have TO run. Unless tho
present ecient corps OF nurses be maintained tho
entire city must DC swept by Tho dreadful scourgc.
This can only be done by practical aid nom abroad.
Mr.. Hitler, on Dohuif VI the Cit Zcns Of Fcrnandina
begS Mr.. Cole to continue his exer,IOns among tho
members OF the Produce Exchange to contribute bcr
ully toward helping tho stricken residents Of FornaD
dina ana re minds HIM thut money should be sent In
bills by the Southern Express, which corporation no
says, mas volunteered to carry everything free OF
charge, as there cash to DO had there. -. he
banks" ho continues 'are all closed and all business
Is absolutely suspended" An contributions should be
addressed to Mayor 5. r. Riddeli, or II. H. Dotterer
Treasurer Board Of Health.
Another letter. dated Fcrnandina, September "a
was received by President Colo from Mayor Riddcll,
In which he acknowledges the receipt OF Mr. Colos
despach requesting him to draw sight for $500
tributed by tho Produce Exchange. rne Mayor also
conveys his thanks and those OF citizens
oil his afflicted city for tho munifcent donation. On
the day the letter left itylour deaths had occurred
and thirty mine now wore reported. Nearly all
the white ctzcns had iclt town. and those that
manned were hourly called upon Tor succor