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There are said TO be $4,000 unem-
ployed miners in Pennsylvania.
Twenty thousand gallons of sor-
ghum have been made in Troop Coun-
ty, Ca, this year.
The low price Of rice this year has
been very discouraging to the Louisi-
ana rice-planters, and many of the
largest planters on the Lafourche and
the Mississippi are preparing to go into
sugar.
The steam saw-mills, built some
years ago at Apalachicola, Fla, at a
cost Of $4,000, were recently sold for
$50. II Is the intention Of experienced
parties to put them in operation again.
Among the abundant vegetable pro-
auctions Of California the olive is be-
ginning To claim attention as q profita-
BILE crop. The manufacture OF the oil
costs about 81 per gallon, and its net
value is S3 per gallon, being $500 to
the acre.
1t is stated in foreign exchange
that. by impregnating paper Of good
quality with liquid prepared by dis
solving shellac at moderate heat in a
saturated solution OF borax, it may be
made thoroughly waterproof. 1t Is in
this state transparent and impervious
TO fat, and may be colored by various
aniline dyes.
A Georgia planter thinks there is
colossal fortune awaiting the inventor
Of cotton-picker which shall do for
the staple Of the South what the reap
ers do for the wheat crop Of the North
west. II is not necessary, he says, that
the picker shall do its work
clearly; il 1t can but garner two-thirds
or three-fourths Of the crop, manual
labor will take care Of the remainder.
The customary price for picking cotton
by hand is 70 cents per 100 pounds OF
seed cotton, the average yield Of which,
in marketable lint, is 33 pounds. The
cost Of hand picking, therefore, Is 24
cents per pound, very large item,
which ought to be reduced, by appro-
pirate machinery, by Esore than one
half. A successful inventor, who should
exact as his royalty only one-eighth OF
one cent per pound upon the cotton
crop Of the United States, might fairly
figure his annual income at more than
SS,OOO,0OO, sum worth striving for
by any mechanic who has the gift OF
invention.
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j. r.. Perkins, Of Fairhaven, VT,
took hellebore, instead Of valerian, Of
q druggists clerk, and paid the penal
ty with his life.
"A Georgia negro stole 10 cents from
his brother, bought powder with it, and
went hunting. On returning he was
shot dead for the offense.
A short time since, Mrs. Annie
Fawkes, Of Cedarville, Pa, was found
dead in bed, with her head leaning over
the cradle, the little child in it playing
with her hair, unconscious Of its be-
reavement. The cause Of death was
apoplexy.
-Ayoung man at Lebanon, Ky, who
was handling carelessly double-bar-
relied shot gun, managed to wound him
self in the hand with one barrel and a
woman standing near by with the 9TH
err. Both have since died Of lockjaw.
Christian Rockenbauch, Of Huron,
Ohio, committed suicide by hanging
himself in barn. Rockenbauch was
in comfortable circumstances, but fear
ed on account of hard times that his
family might come TO want eventually.
He leaves wife and several children.
A young man in Oakland, CAL,
came very near putting out his eye
while taking of his shirt, the spiral por-
ton Of the stud catching under the lid.
lie was confined to the house for
three weeks, under the treatment Of
an oculist, and his eye has been saved,
though the escape was a narrow one.
Nick Staub, a young farmer of Ev-
ansville, Ind, went New Years calling.
At the house of man named Weisher-
mer, another man, named Christ. Wig
gins, accidentally discharged a shot
gun, the load Of which went through
Straub's head, killing him instantly.
The Coroner returned verdict Of ac-
cidcntal shooting.
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THE DIVERSIONS or A RAILROAD KING.
There came third period-the grand
period in which he became the giant
stock operator and the railroad king OF
his age. During this period he indulged
himself in leisure and pleasure more
than at any former time. In the rear
OF his house on Washington Place he
built commodious stable for his
horses, with conveniences for their ex-
ercise and treatment; bought costly
stock provided himself with . team Of
matched trotters which were marvels
Of speed; drove daily through the Park
and on the road, priding himself on his
ability TO pass any thing travelling; pat
ronized horse races; was occasionally
to be seen at the opera or theater; dined
regularly at the Manhattan Club, and
spent his evenings there at the whist
table until he married his second wife,
and seemed really to enjoy life.
Yet during these years he remained
diligent in business. When he gave up
navigation he removed his Office to q
building adjoining his stables on Fourth
Street, and here, as late as 1870, he
could always be found from in the
morning until 3 in the afternoon. Al
ter leaving his Office In the afternoon h,
made II rule to refuse all bushes:
calls except those Of confidential ma
ture. His aim was 10 leave his bushes
at his Office, retire 10 his residence an,
enjoy short nap, then take drive OF
the road with his trotters and return x
! his clubhouse for dinner, where b.
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same, But President Grant has
stated that Nichols and Packard
must abide the result Of the invest.
CATION now going ON. No acts Of
any executive officers were ever more
universally condemned than Grants
in sending troops into the South.
and he seems 10 begin 10 under
stand il.
In this city the day will be cele-
brated by a meeting, under the
auspices Of q local club, and men,
bers Of Congress and others will sd-
dress il.
The $4,000 recently stolen from
the Treasury, and which all the most
expert detectives in the country have
been searching for. has been re-
turned by the thief. A Treasury
clerk. Elmer Washburn, lately the
head Of the secret service, Of the
Department, but who was lately
forced out Of Office by the President,
il said to have traced the money.
He was here in the interest Of the
bank to which the money was sup
posed TO have been shipped.
There is proposition before
Congress 10 further extend The
grounds around the Capitol, by pur-
chasing one or moro squares. A
like addition was made . few years
ago, on tho South and North sides.
The one now proposed is on the
West. To those who have watched
affairs here for many years II has
been a wonder that the change now
proposed was not made many years
ago.
The Police Board appointed on
Saturday retains but one VI the old
members, and that one In the propri-
etor Of the Republican organ Of the
President. The quarrels growing
out Of this matter will involve most
Of the Washington Republicans In
one way or another. unless the OPP
ponents Of this radical Newspaper
man arc given something by the
President. The Republican Of this
morning. az an acknowledgment Of
the crumb thrown 10 Il, calls for q
new election for President and nom.
mates Grant. The subject ID
thought 10 be of importance enough
to warrant Congressional invsstiga-
ton. REno.
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OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Sth, 1877.
As heretofore stated, the rcduc.
ton of expenses inauguratcd las'
year by the House, will DO continued
In the Legislative, executive and ia,
dicial bill, about to DO reported
they will be noticeable. Chairman
Holman contends that. except In the
Post Office Department, considsra.
BILE reductions are still practicable.
If Government would select half a
dozen eminent citizens, without ~.
gard tn politics, and allow them b
re-organize all the Departments. q
saving Of millions Of dollars per
year could be made and the legiti.
mate business Of government carried
on more promptly than now. II
the incoming Democratic President
will cause such Investigations and
inquiries to be made an have already
been suggested TO him, he can add
immeasurably to his reputation 20 a
yeformer, reduce the public or
penses, and promote the efficiency
of the civil service.
To-day, the glorious anniversary
of the battles Of New Orleans, M.
Nichols will be inaugurated al that
city % Governor Of Louisiana. That
Mr.. Nichols will DO the recognised
Governor Of that State. ~ soon ~
the influence Of the Presidential
squabble ceases TO effect his chances,
is beyond doubt. Imagine thal
William A. Wheeler and his CON-
mittss had gone 10 Nov Orleans "a
investigate the election Just hsld.
instead Of previous ones, and can
any one doubt that they would make
. report favorable 10 Nicholls
+" Governor" Kellogg hns called upon
the President for Unitsd States Cor
troops y preserve The psses. and
/" dovsrnor Yaskasd. ~ 500 =
insueusatsd. vill, - dosht, = ~
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The WEATHER EAsT.-The present
season has been one of unparalleled
severity in the New England and
Western States. Trains have been
detained by snow, boats destroyed
by floating ice, and the subsequent
overflow of water has damaged much
other property. The snow was re-
ported two feet deep in Illinois and
the thermometer at Is deg. below
zero in Nebraska, a few days ago.
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E The performance of "The
Two Orphans" in Columbia Hall,
Monday night drew very credita-
BILE house, but that of the "New
Magdalen," on the succeeding even
ing was poorly attended. Mr.. Jack
and Miss Firmin possess talent, and
so did the remainder of the troupe,
but hard times" places a limit on
the amount of cash which can be
spared for amusement.
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The SrTUAToN.-A Paris journal
dated 1871 published the following
epigram, which with the change OF
q word or two, seems as applicable
to this country as it was then to
France:
" Friend, would you know what at this
minute,
Manner of government America has in it ?
It's elective, despOtic, erratic,
After o fashion aristOcratic;
Absurd, impolitic, and anarchical-
All, in q word, except monarchical."
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UNITARIAN SERVICES. - Preaching
morning aud evening at the usual
hours. by the Rev. E. I. Calvin, of
Portland. Subject Of the morning
discourse: Useful service the true
economy Of life" Evening: The
vital necessity Of sound moral SEN
timcn,s in promoting Christian Pro-
grcss. Preaching in Tumwater at
three o'clock.
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TINE COMPROMISE.
Rspsvs ~ sse spsssss css~~sssss.

Wsp"S " ~ Sp<esos Se>1eoWeees
wAssIxarox, Jan. 1D.--Ths report
VI the joint committee to prepare q
measure host calculated 10 accomplish.
lawful counting II The electoral
vote. and best disposition oi al
questions connected iherswith. starts
out with statement that The sub.
ject has been most carefully consid.
cred. aud they believe the bill ~.
companying best calculated to effect
the desired result. There are vari-
ous theories II tho constitutioa
widely diverse. and though this bill
contrevets some III them, u does
not. in the opinion Of the eosamittss.
violate any part ii the consultation.
Tho constitution rcquisss that The
electoral votes shall bs counted up.
ON n particular occasion. All VIII
agree that these arc the votes ci ths
States, and found and islsntiasd.
there n only clerical work to 10 done
In counting them. This bill In there
fore directed merely 10 ascertain Zoe
the purpose and cid of counting
what arc constitutional votes NJ re-
spective States. aud whatever javis.
diction exist Tor such rsTPo~ss. the
bill only Regulates the 'assAscd u On.
ercising u. The consultation, our
great instrument and security Cor
liberty aud orier. speaks In the am.
plest lnn0uaue far All ssseh ssaa.s A.
whatever aspect they may Ire pre-.
.snted. IL declares CcngFcss shall
have power to make oil laws which
shall 'se pecsssaFy and proper Toe
carrying into sxssution Tho fore
going powers, and ell other powers
vested by the constitution In the
government Of the unissd states. o.
any department or oelre thsreof,
IN, The . so'a's'ssss shssssr ~ shl.h The
law proposed csnnoe ~ lsesly ~.
sailed q. unconstitutional, ~ any
one, and Tor this reason Ne thtnh u
unnecessary, whatever 10y 10 onr
snd'sni"ai views, 10 disesss smy Ut
me theoriss rsierrsd ~. ows eslsl-
" TO the constitutions y observed.
wien We md that The lav We ~.
commend 10 consistent With thst 10.
ssri'nene. The matter thsn being .
proper smnlecs tcs IsEsslsss"n, The
hsness OF the means pFvpossd 10.
comes The next ss''tses os eosssslsss.
ton. In oil Just govsrnmsnt, both
panI'c and private riHhss mnsl be
T asSs' = s sss...!. .ss :: Y law
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So The popular vote of the Unit
ed States at the recent election for
President was cast 40 follows: For
Tildcn. Democrat, 4,26S,2 for
Hayes, Republican, 4,0N ,225; for
Cooper, Independent, 00,792: for
Smith. Temperance, 1O.056; and
scattering, 2,79l. Total vote, $780,
$50.
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DnowNrD.-It is reported that
Mr.. n. Olsen, an esteemed citizen OF
Pacific county, was drowned on
Wednesday of last week, as he was
leaving Gray's river in fishing boat
fof Astoria. The boat and his hat
we're found near the mouth of Deep
crcck-the body has not been recov-
cred. MIR. Olsen was aged about 40
years, and leaves a family in the
Gmy's river settlement.
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ELleIous.--Preaching in the Meth.
odist Church tomorrow, morning and
evening, and Praise Service in the
afternoon at 8 o'clock. The revival
meetings which have been held every
evening since the last night of the
old year, will continue throughout
the ensuing week.
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gress of naval art for many centuries,
together with a great variety Of
antiquities, discovered in
the sepulchres of Peru, Bolivia, and
Mexico; also numerous sculptures
of barbarious style; weather divip-
tiles; and rare and singular collec-
tons from China.
As we issue from the Lourne we
ct once enter the
- PLACE DU cARousAL,
facing the eastern front of the
Tuilleries. This immense square is
formed by the construction Of the
two Places: the Louvre and Tuiller-
los, and in the centre of the square
stands the
TRIUMPHAL ARCH.
This was erected by order OF M
poleon, in imitation of the Arch OF
Severns at Rome, and at cost OF
nearly $500 900; it is adorned with
the statues of eight soldiers of the
Imperial period, and with some Of
the most noted battle scenes of the
French armies.
PALACE OF THE TUILLERIEs.
Thisis the only prominent ruin now
existing in Paris. It is rich in his
torical associations, and was built
by Catherine de Medicis. From
the time of its occupation by Louis
XVI. in 1859, until the date Of its
destruction by the Communists, its
history has been one of Revolution.
The large and beautifully shaded
grounds lying adjacent to the Palace,
on the west, is known us the
GARDEN OF THE TUILERIEs.
These grounds are adorned with
groups of bronze and marble statu-
airy, and costly fountains, and is one
of the favorite promenades of Paris.
Continuing our walk westward, we
soon arrive at the eliminating point
of splendor of Paris, the
PLACE DE La CONCORD.
This is also said to be the finest
and most imposing square in Europe.
Its history is remarkable. In the
centre of the square an equestrian
bronze statue was erected, in honor
of Louis XIV. in 1868, which was re-
moved and melted down after the
storming of the Bastile in 1872,
and replaced by the guillotine for
the execution of Louis XVI.
Here, too, Marie Antoinette, the
once beautiful queen, Charlotte Cor
day, Condorcet, Madame Roland
and $4,000 others, were sacrificed
during the Reign Of Terror" A.
you walk about this awful spot. with
such memories crowding ON the
mind, you almost imagine that the
ground is yet moist, and crimson
with human blood. In the centre
of this historic rite, now rises the
oBELrsK OF LUXOR.
It is composed Of red granite.
which once ornamentsd the Palace
of the Egyptian kings at Thebes
about !, 500 years before the Chris
tian-era, and was n present from
Mehomed Ali, Pacha Of Egypt. 10 the
French government. The Obclisk
is SOC, 900 lbs. in weight, aud was
placed in its present position In
1886. The cost OF transportation
and erection was over t4O0. 900.
Rurus WILLARD.
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So A sample broom from Mr..
Chilbergs factory on Fourth Street,
furnished this Office, is found to be
far superior to the best imported
article. This is a branch of indus
try recently established in our midst,
which deserves encouragement.
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OLYMPIA. SATURDAY MORNING, JAN. 81, 1871.
The Compromise.


the report of the special committee
of Congress, appointed to suggest
some plan by which the electoral
vote may be satisfactorily counted.
1t contemplates the enactment of
law constituting joint commission
of five members from either branch
Of Congress and five justices of the
Supreme Court, the longest in ser
vice, to whom, the vote of any State
in despute shall be referred for de-
termination. The Senate will have
three Republicans and two Demo-
Gratis, and the House, three Demo-
Gratis and two Republicans. The
members of the Supreme Court des-
ignated will be Judges Clifford.
Strong, Miller and Field, two Re-
publicans and two Democrats, the
fifth to be chosen by lot. The bill
makes Judge Clifford Chairman of
the Commission.
There can be scarcely a doubt but
that the committee have discharged
their duty faithfully and conscienti-
ously, and that the plan proposed is
the best possible means of securing a
peaceful solution of the difficulty.
Although it may not be free from
impcrfections-if indeed comprom-
isc on SO grave a subject is at all ad-
missable-should the country accept
its provisions and abide the result, it
will be infinitely preferable to a
conflict of opinion which would in
cyitably lead to bloodshed. The
horrors of civil war are too fresh in
the memory of the people, for its
dread arbitrament to be lightly
invoked. and the indications are that
the people will gladly accept any rea-
sonable plan of deliverance. The
loss already sustained from the doubt
aud uncertainty in which the future
Inns been shrouded, is large and has
resulted in much evil. 1t will be
observed that the proposed act only
contemplates a means of ascertain
ing what is law and what has been
done under color of it, and does not
propose to make any change in the
law since the electoral vote was cast.
II this il done without partisan bias
either party conscisntiously believ.
ing their candidates elected can
safely entrust the decision to the
proposed commission. Under this
plan judicial determination is OBJ
tanned as to the right of either house
to go back Of the returns, and if this
be decided aflirmatively, the CON-
mission would possess that power;
and il not, the count can be made,
by simply adding up the returns
properly certified by State authority
The bill finds its most devoted
friends in the conservative element
Of both parties. Extremists can see
in II nothing but a surrender to
their political opponents Of the van
foreground upon which they base
their hopes. This is an indication
tina, the compromise is as fair as it
IL possible to render such an expe-
dent; and it finds, we think, ample
justification in the alarming ext
gcncy which prompts it.
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E The Steilacoom Bay Mill
has again placed us under obligation
for a sample lot of xxx -four.
It is good as the best.
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@ Mr.. Fred Wilson, one of the
pioneer residents of the Territory,
and at one time Collector of Customs
of Puget Sound District died on the
28th ult., at San Rafael, California.
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CLEAR AS MuD.-The Burlington
Hawkeye has solved the Presidential
middle. It shows in o brief and
comprehensive way just how the
votes should be counted: " The two
highest candidates must have one
third more votes than each other,
and the third candidate mnst have at
least as many votes less than the two
highest as the candidate receiving
the next highest number of votes has
more than the other two combined
before there can be an election. -
What's the use of talking any more
on the subject.
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mentioned;

The first object to which my at
tention was directed was the
pALAIs ROYAL,
or, as it was originally called, the
Palace of the Cardinal, owing to ths
fact, that Cardinal Richelieu was the
first who commsnced its erection in
1920. 1t was destroyed by the
Commune in 1871, but has since
been restored. The building sur.
rouds a beautiful garden in the form
of o parallelogram, and its extensive
galleries are occupied with shops Of
the richest character, forming one
of the most fashionable resorts of
Paris. From here it is but few
minutes, walk to the
LOUVRE.
As q work Of art the Palace of the
Louve is wonderful structure, but
it is more priced as great National
museum. Originally twas designed
for the reception of foreign mon
archs while soujourning in the
French capitol, but was transferred
to its present uses about the close Of
the eighteenth century. The ground
floor is occupied with both ancient
and modern sculptures, embracing
collections from Egypt. Syria. Mex
leo, &c. Ascending a fight Of stairs,
we reach the extensive picture GAL
lery. comprising some Of the choic-
est paintings of various schools,
also extensive collections Of Grecian,
Roman and Egyptian Antiquities,
aad the renowned "Museum Of
Sovreigns'. Il this latter depart
ment the crowns worn by Charlie
magne and Louis XIV. are TO b seen.
The second floor il occupied BY The
!" Maxine Museum, " showing The pro
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hich deserves encouragement.

So Mr.. Brown, the Register Of
the U. s. Land Office in this place,
returned from the East by the last
trip of the City Of Panama, bringing
with him a sister and q niece. who
design making our Territory their
future home.
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xE- There will be the usual SER
vice Of song at the close Of the even
ing service, in the Unity Hall, Sun
day evening. All lovers Of singing
cordially invited to be present.
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V1sr.-T. B. Merry, Esq. and bis
amiable wife, called at our Office last
Wednesday, while on q brief visit to
the Capital City.
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E The real estate of E. Gid.
dings, deceased, recently sold II
this place, brought but 81 900. Mr.,
T. F. McElroy was the purchaser.
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@The Olympia Tenino Railroad
project is again reviving. Let us
hope that unless it's agitators mean
business, it may be allowed to sleep
in peace.
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9 Skating on the lakes in this
vicinity has been the prevailing SEN
sation the past few days, but the
present indications are that . thaw
will soon occur.
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CHoRAL SocIErY.-Ths society will
meet for rehearsal Monday. January
-, ct Z p. n. in Unity Hall.