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, 1877-05-12
For the Star.
THE WRECK AT SEA.

Far away DER the wave the proud steamer
rides,
While the foam of the seq dashes far up her
Sides
And the fny tribes OF the rolling deep
Play around each side and at us peep,
Then sink to the coral cave
Down meath the foamy wave,
Down, down, where the sea kings sleep.
Gaily we rlmblc about on the deck,
Sure nothing we know could our merriment
check;
We laugh at the thought Of the terrible breeze
As we see the sun set on calm, siivery seas.
Nor think that the fast coming night
VIII wpken the storm gods might,
Witlfsights that our blood will freeze.
Lightly we chat as the light fades away
Watching the drops OF the shining spray,
Watching the stars meath the oceans wierd
AS II from lis depths came the mistress Of
night
Then slowly we turn to our berth,
And forgetting the cares Of earth,
We dream such visions 50 bright
Slowly and stern the cloud, Stygiap black,
Gathers around the doomed steamers track
AqJtHy grand, with a muttering roar,
Then luli, oh dread is its hush,
As into tie darkness we rush,
And pray fora sight of the shore.
Soon DER our heads bursts the furious gale,
And our hearts stand still and our faces pale
Our steamer flies like a bird for prey,
While high DER her deck leaps the angry
spray.
Oh the thoughts OF that lonely hour
A, sl,..a s.tr.lR
And think OF the home far away.
"She's sprung aleall, sirl" the scfsnan cried
As the vessel rolled from side ~ Side;
"Man the bolts!" then the cry, and the tr1sty
crew
Stood appalled, at the thought Of this dan.
ger new,
Then we heard the heart rendng cry
Breathed up to the Ruler on high
"Oh SAFE ~ as through darkness We flew.
Mothers are chsping the children they love;
Oh where is the heart their tears will not
move
Friend looks on friend, in the fash, as the
waves,
!SecthIng and white, sweeps them OF to their
graves, -NMM
Down meath the waves " & foam,
Down to sea nymph's lonie,
Down where no storm god raves.
"Pat or cries voice. and we step from her
deck
Into the boat and steer from the wreck.
Madly We rush through the roaring tide,
Wildly We 20, like phantOm's ride,
Ont on the foam capped wave,
Trusting in Him who can save;
While the sea ashcs hard gapst our side.
Gladly we hail the dawn's feeble light,
Which proved we have passed through the
terrible light.
Gladly we list to the dread, deep roar
As the breakers beat out on the rocky shore.
We ure welcomed by many n hnnd
Though fur from our native land,
And onr friends we may see no more.
--LeDno
, 1877-05-12
sNOHoMsH CITY WASHINGTON TERR SATURDAY, r.
Communications
Fiiior Of The Northern Star!

FdRor Of The Northern Star!
| was wondering if the people of the
Atlantic States knew what n beautiful
climate we have here on Puget Sound,
when saw notice in the paper that
they had been having a terrible snow
storm and very cold weather, while at
the same time our Peach trees were in
full bloom. Then when yolr take into
consideration the northern latitude we
are in; being about five degrees farther
north than Boston, believe Boston is
about forty-two degrees, thirty minutes,
and we are some iorty-seven degrees and
thirty minutes--tDc people back there
will scarcely believe us when we tell
them that it is So warm and pleasant
here in winter.
What would they think of picking
flowers in the open air all winter US we
do here. On new years day, while in
Boston everything was covered with
snow, in my nursery | picked fine
boaiqet, that believe was sent to New
York by Col. G, H. Larrabee.
will give the names OF the flowers in
houqet as near us can recollect some
tine roses, mignonette, pansies, DAISIES,
centaurca, nemophylia, seahiasa, polly
anthus and some others.
have had some yerbenas and gera-
mum that have been out doors all this
winter, and are doing finely now, and l
have had rose buds more or less all the
winter, but have not had any in bloom
since about the middle of January. Pan.
se' daises, violets, polyanihus verenica
and Others have been in bloom nearly all
the past winter. There being no time
when | could not go outside and pick
some kind of flower.
But tins winter has been little warm.
er than any other season since | have
been in Washington Territory.
| should judge that this winter has
been five or six degrees warmer, that is
the mercury has not been so low by five
or six degrees at any one time this win
ter AS other winters, and less snow.
think the lowest the mercury has becn
this winter at my place is sixteen above
zero, that is sixteen below freezing.
&. w. LAwTON,
Seattle Nursery.
, 1877-05-12
"FlayinG the Devil"

This phrase is commonly used in fig
urative sense, but it is literally descrip.
tive of an occurrence which recently took
place in the north of Spain. An indi-
vidual who was about to die refused to
receive the consolation Of religion, and
the parish priest who bad been sent for,
when the man refused to see him, de-
parted with the declaration that the
devil would come in person to rarry off
the burdened sinner as soon as he was
dead. Not long after, rs the family
were watching by the dead body, the
door was burst open with great noise
and there appeared on the scene per.
sonage arrayed in red, decorated with II
long tail, and smelling strongly OF sui.
phur. The apartment was speedily va
Gated by the mOurncrs, who withdrew
in great terror. a man servant in an.
other part of the house heard the noise
and went to the room. Mastering his
fears he fired three shots from revolver
at the appNrition, who had just taken
the body in his arms. The supposed
devil fell to the floor, and on eXamina-
ton turned ont to be the parish sexton,
who by order Of the priest had under
taken the part of Satan. He was quite
dead when picked up, and four priests
who are suspected ot having planned
the masquerade have been taken in cus--
tody.
, 1877-05-12
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
EASTERN STATES.

Sr, CLAIR, Pa, May GA terrible eX.
pln4ion of gas occurred in the Wades-
Vile mines, near st. Clair this morning,
killing and wounding nine men and i'm
prisoning five others. The five men arc
hchind two hundred tons of coal dis.
placed by the explosion, and II large
numher OF miners are removing it.
New YORK, May l0,-The World says
Tweed is said by his friends to be Il great
sufferer aud to be breaking down fast.
Dispatches state that the Dakota was
ashore on Point Limas, forty five miles
from Liverpool. The passengers and
crew were all saved, but the vessel and
cargo is probably total loss.
PHILADELPHIA, May 10.-1he city is
crowded with people bent upon assist
ing at the opening ceremonies Of the
permanent exhibition.
Public and private buildings are COW
cred with buuting, and flags and ban.
ncrs are everywhere seen. The interest
taken by the people in the present and
permanent Exposition is not less than
was manifested year ago Mt the open.
ing of the grander thongh transient cen
tcnnial exposition.
CLEVELAND, May i0.--This morning II
sharp encounter took place between
striking coopers and the police, About
six hundred strikers, accompanied by
two hundred OF their women assembled
ut the entrance to the cooper'shop of the
Standard Oil Company The chief Of
police ordered his force to disperse the
mob, which WIS done Immediately. A
q Number of strikers were severely hurt
"A PoTTsyILLE, May l0,-The Inst of the
victims OF the Wadesvillc disaster Benz.
Mosely, was found at midnight His
body was neither burned nor Scared,
and it is supposed he was smothered by
choke damp.
BosToN, May 10.-,The establishment
of W. 7. Duman in the Kendric broom
factory, was destroyed last night by an
explosion. II. l.. Hamilton was killed.
Loss $4,000; partly insured.
, 1877-05-12
MuKILTEo May 8, 1877.


Editor Of he Northern Star:
| wish TO agitatc tue propagation of
Columbia river salmon spawn into the
tributaries of Puget Sound. The draw
back at present with our salmon is of
their inferior quality, therefore we can
not compete with the Columbia river
packing houses.
With the assistance of our Representa-
tives we can obtain an Appropriation for
this purpose, the sooner the better. II
you will but look into the future, you
will see that it is destined to be the
principle resource Of our Territory in the
not far distant future, will you be kind
enough to agitatc the salmon interests
through your columns.
II you will but start it you will have
all assistance required The Olympia
Transcript has taken quite an interest in
subject. Yours very truly,
III. T.. NfNING
The above letter explains itself, and
we certainly think the subject discussed
needs muterial aid from the U S. Fish
Commissioners, The expense OF intro
ducing the Columbia river species into
the Sound waters would I've trihe IN
comparison with the amount expended
in introducing eastern varieties of fish on
this coast. Every man knows that
Puget sound has had as little aid from
the general government as our niggordly
congress could possibly dole out to us,
giving nothing if they could help it aud
giving grudgingly when they did.
We would suggest to Mr. Vining the
propricty Of petitioning the coming leg
islaturc to memorialize congressin behalf
OF that interest and see ii that body will
be deaf Ia all the real wants ant interests
OF our Territory,
, 1877-05-12
EU UROrE.AN.

CoNsTANTNoPLE, May 10. - The Jour.
mats correspondent says the Russians
before Kars and Ardham have retreated
towards the frontier.
BUCHAREST, May 1O.-The Prince of
Roumania to-day assumed the command
of the Ronmanian army, designating the
chief of staff, and commanders of the first
corps at Crakavia, and second at Bucha-
rest and Giurgevo, and appointing mem
bcrs of the staff and commanders of divi.
sions and brigades.
VIENNA, May 10,--It is reported that
the Ruomanian form the right wing of
the Russian army and be increased by
one Russian division. The majority of
the Roumanian Senate are opposed to
war.
ATHENS, May 10.-A Greek iron clad
has captured vesse! which clandestinely
ieit flrecles. The crew are pirates and
criminals from Asia Minor An inyesti-
gation has commenced.
LONDON, May l0.--A dispatch from
Ezeronm, dated yesterday, makes no
mention of fighting. The column, which
was going down the Persian frontier to-
ward Van, was stopped Mt Bayaziad on
account of the lack of forage, and the
impracticability OF the country.
VmNNA, May i0.--A meeting of Po-
lish agitators was held at ,Lemberg on
May 4'h to determine the policy of the
Poles. An organization of the Polish
Legion was decided upon. The Polish
leaders have resolved to abstain from
creating any trouble with Ausria.
, 1877-05-12
WHOLE NO. 70.

OF giving up the Eight. In 184S he went
to Boston, and tor time edited news.
paper there, though he nearly killed it
10y nm article on the Fugitive Slave Law.
In 1853 he wrote his first book, "Father
Brghthope." This was SO successful
that it led to the publication of four
Others of similar character. They
were followed by Martin Merivale. His
Y mark His prosperity was now as
sured. In 1858 he visited Europe, and
in Paris wrote his bright novel, "Neigh-
Dor lockwood" carrying on the life of
the Vermont farmer MS if Paris and all
her distractions were not around him.
Returning to America he found plenty
OF literary work awaiting him. He was
one of the original corps Of contributors
to the Atlantic Monthly. The "Vaga-
bonds" first appeared IN this magazine.
The idea of this world renowned poem
WIS first suggested to him in Paris by
the sight OF wandering "yagabond'
with some dancing. dogs He kept the
poem IN MSS. for years before it was
published. 1t was his wife who first
realized its extraordinary merit ahd has
tened its publication. No poem has
been so much read by public readers on
both sides the Atlantic.
Mr.. Trowbridge edited the Youno
Folks for some years, and is now tue ia
vorite writer in our best childrcn's mag
azines and papers 1t is possible he
himself does not appreciate the wide
welcome his work has received. Visit
ing trierd recently in the Southern
city of Memphis I noticed an amusing
instance of this. The cook appeared
one morning in he breakfast room with
II handkerchief tied tightly round her
hewl, her eyes heavy and lisiless, her
face showing palor, Enthusiastically as a
white one could have done.
What's the matter aunty9" said I.
Don't You tell Miss Margaret, honey
said she in a mysterious whisper, bat
the truie is | sot up alb night long a.
readin'. Not blessed wink o sleepdid
Iget all night"
What we've you reading asked I
much amused
1T was named ,Fas Friends; and il
was such an interestin' book dat ies'
cNuiunt put " down. sue Ffpiied With
a sigh, rs if eftcm shesvery fullnees Of
content. gf.
Imade mental vow to tell Mr.. Trow-
bridge Of this tribute from one 0f the
hnmbiest of his admirers should / ever
have the opportunity given me. *+*
There is a pretty story somewhere of
Fate who pours from her horn one day
gold and jewels and flowers, and next u
shower of lead. To all children born on
the hrst day come Joy and fortune and
success, while those born at the time of
the leaden shower had u gray htc and
ruined hopes. Mr.. Trowbridge, it would
seem, was born between showers, SO bis
life has known sorrow Yet the rosv
day was nearer to him than the sombre
one; for his labor has not been in vain
nor his heart unsatisticd, At the close
Of the half century he has nearly conr-
pleted he can look back upon fifty years
rounded and pure as pearls on thread
OF gold.
, 1877-05-12

"A writer in Deadwood CITY, Black
Hills. says every man carries about
fourteen pounds of fire arms, that the
graveyard is growing institution, and
the fellow who gets his gun ont irst is
the best man, and the other fellow gets
planted" That "sone days they kill
five or six, and average about one hun
dred month" lie adds, that "the In
dians kill some"
A modest young lady desir g 4 leg
of chicken, at the table, said "Tll take
the part which ought to be dressed in
drawers ~ A young man opposite i'm
mediately said: "rll take the part that
ought to " ear hustle.' Hartshorn was
Immediately administered 20 the lady.
Minnesota is ahead. She has passed
a law requiring all books used in the
public schools, to he printed by contract
to the lowest bidder. This will put
them in the schools al one half the pres
ent retail rates.
Men usually follow their wishes till
suffering compels them to follow their
judgment.
April c6lh was tho 5sth anniversary
Of the founding Of odd Fellowship in
the United States
"A young man OF sa!tn shndcrcd 2
young lady, and Was horsewhipped in
con@ @qaen:e, Good.
The s.a;e Medical Sacie:y Of Oregon
canqcucs IN the early par: d Iire.
, 1877-05-12

War is raging between the Catho-
lies and Protestauts in Massachusetts
over the Chapaircy OF the States prison.
The latter have had it all their own way
till recently Father Byrnc held service
there for the benefit 0t those ot his faith.
The Puritan blood Of Chaplain Spenre is
up, and Iis Indignation is excessive.
What business has the State 10 hire ang
Chaplain Surely the Catholic has lhe
same right Gs the Protestant The States
business is to protect 10th aud ihy0r
neither.
, 1877-05-12

Thtodore Tilton is to lectureize Cnl-
iiornia and Oregon. Cone right along
Henry and Bessie, lcts have no broken
Glnsses
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-22
ALEXIS AND CONSTANTINE.

YESTERDAYS MOVEMENTS OF THE GRAND
DUKEs-pHoroGRAPHs AND PEDEsrRIANIsM.
The Grand Dukes had their photographs taken yes
terday In several different attitudes and styles Their
Highnesses arose early eight O'Clock, and after
partaking of a light morning meal, they sauntered
down Broadway to Morals gallery, whore they had
appointment with the photographer. The Grand
Duke Alexis sat for several mperias, and
in one instance his likeness taken whilo
no held his now famous pct bull terrier in
his lap. The dog bore out all previous
complimentary remarks concernng his sagacity, by
remaining quiet enough during the operation OF the
camera TO allow excellent likeness TO be taken. The
Grand Duke Constantine underwent the process inde
pendenty and also Will appear IN one picture standing
beside his cousin Alexis who is seated III one OF the
pictures where their Hghnesses appear together the
dog will be seen at the feet OF his master Baron
Schlng submitted himself to the aim OF he artists
be taken to-day.
Before leaving the establishment tho imperial party
visited the various departments therein. and seemed
much Interested In the manner IN which II was
worked.
On leaving Morals their Highnesses took turn
down Broadway, and then returned to the Clarendon
and breakasted The Grand Dukes made one OF their
extended tours Of tho city during the afternoon being
out nearly three hours They are by no means soth-
ful walkers, and IN the time mentioned covered u
vastly greater amount of ground than any mary
pair OF pedestrians would in the same time
Mr.. Lloyd Aspnwal dincd with them, and tho
dinner party did not break up until about nine
o'clock. soon after, the Grand Dukes went out
together for more exercise.
Mr.. Algernon ). Sullivan, chairman of the Reception
Committee OF the Martha Washington Reception and
Tea Party called at the hotel during the evening and
sent their ghnesses, through Baron Sching. Il
request TO be on hand at the reception this evening
promptly Mt the hour % It's opening, haipast ninc as
OF the most interesting ceremonies vi the enter
tainment will be performed at that time.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-22
ART MATTERS.

THE FAULKNER WATER COLOR COLLECTION.
One OF the largest and best collection Of water color
paintings OF late this city now on exhibition
at Miper's Art Gallery IN Broadway. The greatest
number OF these works from the easel OF Mr. John
Faulkner. K H. A.. who was elected academic!ar
In place OF the lamented Dandy ms his most
worthy successor There IS n freedom and facility 10
this artists painting quite bew,idering. Has land
scapes sull o. freshness and sunshine and MS ma
rnes are as saline ana breezy the most devoted oc
sail could desire Mr., Fakner resided for some years
M America und many OF his pictures represent scenes
IL the rura lite OF the United States The greater part
OF ms subjects. however, are drawn IRON the britsn
lscs The Scottish and Irish coasts and the Cnanne
islands have laid under contribution ior boid anc
pleasant scenes. which the artist has reproduced Win
force and fidelity. There Is an originality ABOUT tnese
works quite refreshing The collection wiz remain On
public exhibition 1ntil February 20. when u WIZ DO
disposed o! by auction. IL VIII well repay visit.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-22
THE ODD FELLOWS.

The Grand Encampment OF the Order OF Odd Fell
lows oil the State oil New York held the second and
concluding day OF their session yesterday at Odd Eel
lows Hail. tue of Grand and Centre streets
assembling at nine a. NJ. and adjourning at half past
six Y. NJ. The most of tho day was occupied in de-
batting the proposed amendments to the constitu.
ton and bylaws OF the Grand Encampmcnt and the
constitution OF the subordinate encampmens. This be-
ing the FIRST meeting OF the Grand Encamp meut rep
resentat We body under tue new constitution adopted in
August, 1876, became necessary materially alter
the rules order TO accommodate TO the order
OF things The meeting was, us the day before secret
but sufficient of public interest Cleaned. The fol-
loving standing committees were appointed by the
Grand Patriarch On petitions on legs aton. the
state OF the order, on 1nance on correspondence,
appeals and on laws OF subOrdinatcs.
After lengthy discussion IL was decided TO hold tho
next annual session OF the Grand Eucampment ut
Utica, in February 1873. per capita tax of fifteen
cents per member was on recommendation OF the
Finance Committee ordered to be assessed on ali the
members OF the subordinate cncampments. a vote OF
thanks was passed by the visiting members TO the New
York delegation for tho entertainment afforded them
on both days OF the session.
fhe Grand Patriarch then appointed the various
District Deputy Grand Patrarchs, after which the
EncampmcnL adjourned until the next annual session.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-22
LITERARY CHIT-CHAT.

Mr.. Longfelow contributes 1--WE sonnets to the March
atlantic MIR. +. s. Nadal has u clever article on
newspaper literary criticism Mr. Nadal understands
his subject, as Is one which he has had consider
able experience Tho literary and musical reviews
this number OF the atlantic vigorous usual
The April Atlantic will contain poem by Mr. r. c.
Stcdman; "Crcolc Lovers Song set TO music by Mr.
Dudley Buck Tor baritone contralto Mrs KEN.
blcs ''0ld Woman's Gossip" will be finished in this
number we say, will also Mr.. howell's
comedy, ''Out OF the Question"
Mrs $. NJ b. Patt contributes one OF her character.
istic poems to the Marcn number OF Appeton's Jour
nal called "In WEAKNESS" II Is as dainty as II Is
sad.
The GALAXY for March contains a story called
Assa, BY that prince oil modern story writer's, Ivan
Toureucnen and poem to Beethoven by sidney
Lanier, besides other good things.
T. b. Peterson has press for early publication
The Laws and Practice OF the Game OF Euchre." by u
member OF the Washington Euchre Club. Can be by
The same author ''Kulcs Tor Playing Draw fokcrr"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-22
LET THE EAGLE SCREAM.

Under the administration Of John Tyler. President
OF the United States in ls45 ohm Lorrimer Graham
was Postmaster Of this CITY, The cid church Oh Nassau
street was ordered to BIO fitted up tor Post Once and
the cost of the alteration, although but cerv little
altering was done. cost the government So, 800.
Among the ornaments Tor this new once vas mon
ser eagle carved Of wood, and for which an tcm OF
$500 was in the general bill OF expenses. Ar.
ST. George the Auditor OF Post Olce Department,
thought that even the bird Of freedom this sum
too ngh and refused 10 sanction ,ts payment Grana,
however. went before Congress- and ~ an enactment
Mr.. St George was bull -dozed INTO daida'ng the oll
The eagle has kept vigil ut the old Post Oice ever
since and last year, when Mr. James moved 10 the
present building this noble representative OF Aneri.
can liberty carefully removed, and up 20 within
month past lay dormant dust and DIRT, and was
very shabby bird indeed.
The painter OF tho Post Office was analy ordered by
the Postmaster TO invest the eagle with new golden
pumagc and paint tho shield grasped in It's taons
the brightest red white and blue imaginable, TO
look table This has been jone and yesterday
the newly .fedged eagle, which IS really an ornament
was mounted on q pedestal attached TO the centre
column north, on the main floor overlooking the
army of clerks doing duty there. 1t must be added
the cost Of rejuvenatng this bird Is borne by he
subscriptions Of the Postmaster and hts supcrin-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-22
AMERICAN PATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY.

meeting oil the American Pathological Society took
place Cooper Union last evening. Mr. Charles
Soheran ecturod on 'rhe Recent verilcation OF the
Akkadian and Earliest Semitic Traditions" The gen.
tlcmau began by saying that the most ancient and
shattered pages OF tradition dear to Us. The new
philosophy has forced upon new forms OF vcrihca-
ton. The blank spaces IN our summary OF facts have
had 10 be filed up Arcbeologsts have been gagged
IN turning up the RUNS oil Asa. From the people who
inhabited this region many of our arts and sc fences
flowed. The legends Ol ths olivo-sklnned people
have played great part in the past. with The
AkkauIaDs originated the arts Of writlng
building cities and the cultivation of all the sciences
Their language was present in all the scientific treat
Of Babylon Everything points 10 the truth OF
the claims OF these people We have pretty
thoroughly the ancient story OF the traditional birth
place OF humanity 1t was vast cultivated tract and
the site Of most 81 the great cites OF the oden
How changed II IS In the present day
The speaker then gave "a lengthy description OF the
Tower OF Babel aud OF the evidences OF tile advanced
state OF knowledge attained IN Uden time IN mathe-
MATES and law aud the sciences, aud he stated that
social progress more than initiated IN those days
Mr. ~Othcran read several extracts from ancient
literature and rcaledma odand Interesting legends.