, 1877-03-17
Local News.
From the Daily Of Wednesday.

From the Daily Of Wednesday,
A REPORTER DREAM.-Our man
about town went home after the con-
cert on M, ,nday night and set a
small saucepan over the gaslight to
warm some water. Having done
this he cut lime and poured some
Scotch whisky into tumbler. Hot
water followed ard at last the re-
porter laid back in his arm chair. he
fell into doze and before his gaze
passed an interesting procession.
headed by the publisher of the In
ielliqencer and the Chief Justice;
next came Mr.. Brunn and the agent
of the Seattle Coal Company; after
them marched the proprietor Of the
Fashion Saloon and an ex-Auditor
of King county,. next came Justice
Selye and the venerable Barney
Crossen; following them were the
two Olympia editors, Dobrin & Bag
ley; next came Surveyor General
McMicken and Counsellor Ballard
after them was Beriah Brown, Sr.,
and Mr.. Dexter Horton; and so on,
passed the cortege, amid strains OF
sweet music by band which played
"This is the way I long have sought. y
The procession entered Yesler's Hall
where Piper played voluntary on
the organ and then Rev. Daniel
Bagley arose and said "Bless ye, my
children. Behold how good it is
for brethren to dwell in harmony
together" Just then a step aroused
the slumbering reporter and voice
said "John, you welly niece man.
You payee me tlee dollar washee. y
And the sad and weary reporter
awoke and not only compromised
with the heather, but actually came
down town to the Saddle Rock and
stood "Van" up for the oysters.
INExCUsABLE IGNORANCE. 1t is
singular to notice the ignorance OF
some people concerning the writing
and mailing of letters. You see
letters detained at the Post-office for
causes that you would never dream.
One man has written the name of
the party on the envelope, but omit
ted his place of residence. Another
has written his friends name and
only the town, where he lives. Others
have English postage stamps on,
which are useless save ON letters
coming this way; while some are
decorated with internal revenue
stamps which are valueless for any
postal purpose. All this is inexcus
able. Men should first put postage
stamps on an envelope and then
write first the mans name, then the
town, county and State where he
lives and that settles it.
PASSING OPINIoN.----Rev. A. L.
Lindsey, OF Portland, has some very
readable letters in the Oregonian oc-
casionally, especially his last one
from Port Townsend, where he Of
ticiated in laying the corner stone.
of our city, he says: 'Se-
attic continues to attract business
men. It is the prince of Sound cit
les. at the wharves are sea-going
vessels loading with coal and lum-
ber. In the streets are large whole
sale establishments and banking
houses. On the heights are beauti-
full residences and il front a spa
cious harbor. The population is es-
timated at $500, and some of the
citizens place it 500 higher.
CELEBRAT1oN.--After all, we are
to have celebration of the birthday
of Ireland's patron saint and DIR.
Brenan is to deliver the Grafton.
Next Saturday is the day and we
hope to see every 1rishman who can
leave his work, participating in the
festivities. 1t is only once year
that they can unite to celebrate a
day sacred to people who. while
they have lost their nationality, yet
retain all the genius, wit, valor and
learning of their proudest years.
ireland is the Niobe of Nations.
Let her children's anthems Danish
her tears.
CLOSING NIGHT - Another fash
ionable house greeted Madame Ca
mllla Ursv's troupe last night, in
spite of the severe weather. She
was loudly applauded and played
fully better than on the opening
night. Miss Wandesforde installed
herself prime favorite by her sweet
ballad sinoincy on1 CON al wovo oo,1nf