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Recognition Of Dinz.

Tho recognition Of tic Diaz govern
ment by tho United States settles q
long-pcnling question. 1t has been
indicated at different times that ono Of
tho main essentials to this recognition
would bu tho most practical co.Opcra.
ton Of tho Diaz government in sup.
pressing lawlossncss on the border. 1t
is to bo hoped that tbs dcsidCratum
will DO accomplished. Certainly cf.
forts arc being and have been made
toward it. In tho matter Of the
claims asainst Mexico decided by the
mixed commission tho party in power
Aas also demonstrated its good faith,
and there appears to DO no particular
reason for tho authorities at Washing.
ton to trouble themselves with i" going
behind the returns" to question the
tito Of Diaz 10 tho presidency.
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zT'S TAE TRUVA rNAAV AURVs.
Gilmer Items.


a few days, and ut this writing II.
ground is getting very dry.
There has been q good deal of fish
ing done this spring on Leading Creek
and its tributaries, aud some fnc fish
have been caught Mr.. W. W. Hull
of your county, spent day or two
fishing near Troy, but did not meet
with very gratifying success. We
wOuld urge Wellington to came and
tryi again.
Wheat crops never looked more
promising this early in tho season than
they do now, in this part Of GilmeI
county, SO say "tho Oldest citizens"
Mrs. Nloncypeuny keeps entertain
ment in Troy, and we can assure the
travelling public that The fare is good
aud bountiful, and We would say that
Mrs. NJ. is worthy Of your patronage.
Mr.. J. N. Bush is building a neat
addition to Mr.. ]. Il. Arbuckle's dwell.
ling house. "Nelse" talks Of conf
pleting bis house soon, and gossipors
say ho will take to himself rib ono Of
Of these days. Mr.. John stalnaker
moved into our. burg recently from
tho mouth Of Alum Fork. We learn
that he contcmplates purchasing lot
in town, or will build on his own land
adjoining town.
Rov. G. Rodgers preached forcible
aud practicable sermon in the NJ. E.
church recently, we are told by those
who listened to the discourse.
Tho work at the U. u. church on
the cupola is being pushed to compile
ton, under tho supervision Of Henry
Nsf, E;q. Last Sabbath tho sunday
school was recognized for the season,
with ". T. Gluck as Superintendent,
at the above named church. We also
have singing society which meets
once week. Among tho most inter-
esting exercises, however, arc the
Bible readings. They are participated
1yby several Of cur citizens. Among
tho leaders in this movement We might
mention, W. ". Warder, H. Nsf,
Squire Heckcrt, W. 7. Gluck, Dr.,
John $. McWhOrtCr, Dr., J. n. Walk
or, }. N. :Bush, "0ll" McQaain,
George H{ckcrt and others. The
exercises consist Of rcaliug tue scrip.
turcs, cOmmd dntiug upon them, singing
and prayer, led by tue pastor.
The vcryiatcss sensation, is that Of
sermon PREACHED not far away, which
was so uubesomius in character and
language, that the female portion Of
the audience left the house in disgust,
Becchcrism on the brain, We presume,
was the trouble with the speaker.
Dan Stciabcck brought home 4
nice lot Of cattle frou loauo recently.
We made pleasant call at Daniel
EIcekerts the other evening. The
young folks seemed to DO enjoying
themselves very much.
We Wish some one would tell US
where J. 7. Lamb and Robert X. Nclf
20 so regularly every Sunday night.
The United Brethren will have q
Ministerial Institute in Troy about the
lst Of juno, when the funeral Of Rev.
W. Il. Diddlo will be preached, and
tho monument set up OF his grave.
Several ministers throughout tho Con.
ference will be present during the
Institute.
,,onttnno,n estisnr ~ al INV 1aff hnb
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Execution In North Carolina
GoLpsBono,' n. c., April l:

GoLUsnoRO,' n. c., April II.
John Shalliugton, colorcd man,
twonty-seyeu years old, was hanged at
Snow Hill, in Greene county, to-day,
for tho murder of Sarcaa Thompson,
his step.daughtcr, in August last.
After numbering tho girl ShalliugtOn
fed to Wilson, where he remained in
hiding until October, when hc was
captured and committed to Greene
county jail. Shalling.On was man of
powerful build, and during tho whole
term Of bis Imprisonment las caused a
feeling Of unCasincSs among the people
ol Snow Hill and vicinity for fear he
should escape. The col dcmncd Man
was taken from lis cell at 2 o'clock
and carried to the gallOws. which was
erected in the jail.yard. IGc addressed
the crowd Of about two thousand per-
sons who were assembled oil the out.
Sido Of the walls, aud denied his guilt.
IIo was baptized GU the scafEoll by
sprinkliug. Tho drop fell at 2:3G aul
the body Of the murderer was cut down
eight minutes thereafter, when it was
found that he died from strangulatiou.
-Special Despatch to tie Baltimore
Sun
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Educational.
WEST VA. UNIVERSITY
Morgantown.

1877. Morgantown. 1878
This Institution of Learning, under the
Presidency Of Rev. J. Il. Thompson, a. ~,
entering upon new era Of prosperity.
During the Sprins Term just closed, the nj
eudunce of students was Increased over Gj
per cent. Itla3 large aud scholary Fac-
uIty; d beautiful healtlIul aud moral loca-
ton ample Scientific and Philosophical
Apparatus; Library constantly growing
cur .culum Of The most thorough chnrNc-
Ter; standard Of scholarship surpassed
by no American Institution Of lcarniug.
The Expenses are less than IL; any other
place known to ailord equal advantages.
The Fall Term begins Sept 9Th; the Winter
term January ID, aud Spring term March
nth. For full information, catalogues, &c.
address the President.
GEO C STURGlSS,
s7TSecretary ofltcgens
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-04-20

A very interesting lawsuit was
decided the other day, in New York,
after a trial lasting six days. Tho
suit was that Of Thomas 10. Clark
against tho Mechanics National Bank.
Clark claimed that the bank was in.
dcbtcd to him for ST .l49 90, with
interest FROM. 1871. His book was
balanced in 1865, aud returned to him
with forty.ninc vouchers and 4 notice
that twcnty.thrcc vouchers. covering
the amount Of money sued for, were
missing, though the money had been
drawn out. The banks defense in tho
suit was that the money had been paid
out, and they pleaded the statute Of
limitations. The jury gavc decision
in favor Of tho plaintiff for the full
amount claimed. Judge Daily char
actsrizcd tho verdict as tho most extra.
ordinary ono within his experience.
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ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
OF TIE NAILS.

Clarksburg-daily except Sanlays-lcarcs
Weston nj 8 4. M.-artires at I ?. N.
Baxton Court House-dally except Sun
lays-nrrives at Wes ion by 5:3o P. ~, and
leaves Weston same day at $50 P. n.
Glcnytlle-lcaves H'eston at I A. NJ. on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays-nrrives
at 5 P n Tuesdays, Thursdays aud Satur-
days.
buckhannon--nrrives at Weston la 81.
Tu.sdays, Thursdays and Saturlays-leaves
Weston 2P N. same days.
Philippi-arrircs at Weston Tuesdays mad
Fridays al O P. N leaves Weston Wednes-
DAY and Saturdays Mt 7 4. u.
Mount Pleasant-leaycs Weston Mondays
and Thursdays At I A.N.-arrives Tuesdays
and Fridays BY SPIN.
West Union-arrives Mondays at ?. ~.
leaves Weston Tuesdays at : A. N.
Sand Fork-once wcck-lCAves Weston
MondaysNt Q A. N.-nrrirCs Mondays at s
=. N.
Ho- Parties having mNtl to 80 should
bring Il 10 the Office lalfan hour before the
departure Of the mails.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-04-20

A rigorous and uniform divorce
law throughout all tho States Of tho
Union, is favored by many newspapers,
regardless Of section. Tho faoiIlty
with which q marriage CAT be tied in
Now York, and cut loose from in
Chicago, is filling the charity hospitals
aud luuatic asylums uncOmfOr'ably oil
around.
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A pungcnt Picture OF Hayes.

Tho President is perhaps one Of tho
honcstos,, fcebloss and most conceitcd
men that has over occupied the prcsi-
dental chair. lie evidently knows
nothing Of leading men or governing
them, and yet thiuks he knows moro
than ten men that can render q reason.
Hc cOnfOunds tho s:ubborEncss of ig-
norancc with the lirmncss Of intolli-
gcncc.-Rev. Dr.. IMecler IN Pits.
LMrgh Christian Adrocdte.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-04-20

The Cincinnati Enquirer, speak
ing Of tho value Of property in Ohio,
says that there is nearly half a hog for
every nun, woman and child. But wo
thought that since tho rush for gov
erument appointments everybody in
Ohio wanted tho whole hog.-M Y
Herald.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-04-20

~ The failures for tho past week
foot up in tho uciShbOrhool Of only
about three million. We presume this
is au evidence Of ofrcturning prosperity.
Tho heaviest "lcfalcation" was that Of
Chaee, Treasurer Of Union Mills at
Fall River, Observation-Disclosures
$lSO,OO0.
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- The FairmOnt hdcc says: Mr..
A. j. Conaway, well known lawyer
Of Fairmont, is said to have absconded
on last Wednesday with $4,000 which
Lo had collected for client.
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The Mode Of Choosing Presidential
Electors,

WASHINGTON, April 12.-Thc spe.
cial committee Of tho Senate charged
with the revision OF tho method Of
choosing Presidential Electors decided
on bill today. 1t provides that tho
Legislature Of each State may decide
upon the judicial tribunal which shall
pass upon any controversy respecting
the choice Of electors, whose decision
shall be conclusive. In case tho State
Legislature takes no action, tho decis.
ion Of the Board Of canyasserS shall bO
conclusive. Where disputes ARISES US
to which Of the two tribuuale Of boards
is tho legitimate State authority, no
vote shall DO counted unless both
Houses agree thereto, the law hero
closely following the tweu,y.sccOnd
joint rule. The day for the PrcsidOn-
tial election is changed 10 the second
Tuesday in October. Tho committee
disapproN . special constitutional
amendment.
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- Tho London Circus, in New
York. has peculiar way Of doing bus.
iness. It discharges a man from
gun. Cincinnati Saturday Niyat
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RUISMVlLLE HOTEL.
Rushville, Lewis Co., W. Va.
WIN. L. WHITE, Proprietor.

The undersigned desires 10 inform the
public that he has leased the above Hotel,
and has refurnished und ictitted the same.
lie offers the best Of accommodations to the
travelling public. GOOD STABLING aud
Feed en- the premises. lie has made special
arrangements for travellers and tcamstcrs.
$ss- His Bal will be constantly supplied
with tho best Of
WINES AND LIQUORS.
lie respectfully Invites call from Ills old
friends aud travellers.
WM. L. WHITE.
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THE SHAMROCK HOUSE

(ucarly opposite tho ourt Ho use,
MJs.@., Hte ol@@.,
JAMES BURNS, Proprietor
Having rcfi,tcd and rcturnished this es.
tablishment. | am prepared to oAer the bcs,
Of accommodations to the public. Good
stsbling on the premises.
S1> CHARGES VERY MODERATE -ss
THE BAR at my house is always sup
piled with pure liquors, Of all kinds.
Come and see me.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-04-20

Lewis.-tirst Monday IN February.
April, June, August, October and
December-the June and October
terms for fiscal and police business
only.
Gilmer. Second Monday in February
April, June, August, October aud
December.
Upshur,-Second Monday in February
April, June, August, October and
December.
Braxton. Fourth Tuesday in January
March. May, July, September and
November.
Webaer.-Fourth Tuesday in Februa.
ry, April, June, August, October
and December.
Calhoun, Fourth Monday in Februa
ry, March, June. August, Scptem.
ber and November.
TOWN oEFlcERs,
lidym.-John II. Todd.
RecOrdcr-Joseph B. NcfI.
Aldermen. p. N. Hale, T. G. Dawson
H. A. Dankhead, ". J. Daughcrty
and O. Fl. P. Washburn
Sergcapt.-J. S. Wilkinson.
To.ca Attornry.-Jamts " .Wofindin
sDgI2TIEs.
AT. A. M.--State,l conimunlt ,titns
| Of Weston Lndge No. 10, A. F. and a. NJ,
| will he held on the First and Third Non
W. C. BENNETT, ". "
J.J. PETERSON, Sec
JANE LEW.-Statcd communications OF
Jackson Lodge No. rs, a. F. md A. u !,
will he held In their Hail, In Jnnc Lew, on
the second Saturday in each month.
ISAAC JACKSON, n. "
". =. CARPEH, Sec
ST. Jo,ephs G. T. A. D. Society.-Statcd
meetings are held on The first Sabbath in er-
ery month. FATHER TRACY, Prcs't.
n. J. SIxrsOS, Secretary.
CHURCHES
NJ. F.. Church, Rev. S. +. Jones, Pas.
tor. Preaching every Sabbath. PRAYER
| meeting Wednesday night. Sunday School
-. a. Barues, Suprrintendcnt-Crrry Sun.
day At 2 o'clock, ?. ".
Presbyterian Church. Rev. George u.
Fleming, Pastor. Services every alternate
Sunday. Sabbath SChOol-Wm l.. Dun
nington. SUPPLEMENTARY Sunday at
o o'clock. A. N.
Catholic Church, Rev J. A. Tracy, Pas
tor. Services every FIRST and third Sundays
at u and 10 A. ~. and I P. ". Sabbath
School-Jacob SclImiit, Superintendent
every SUNDAY nj clock, P. n.
Episcopal Church-attenlcd occasionally
by the Rev. Mr.. Wood, Of Clarkshurg.
Baptist Church, Rev. John s. Fisher, Pas.
tor: Preaching every sccand Sabbath In
each month. Prayer meeting every Tues
day night.
African II. E. Church. Rev. T. II. Cyris,
Pastor. Services every Sunday at l0o'clock
Sunday Sclool-GCorge r. Jones, Supcrin-
tenlcnt-cvGrv Sunday Mt o'clock.
Colored u. E. Church, Rev. John Hughes,
Pastor. Services every Sunday ut II
O'Clock. Sunday School Charles Lee, ST.
pcrintendent-evcry Sunday at O'Clock,
p. N.
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HOLDING OF COURTS.

ClvcMyt Courts.
Lewis, lss day Of March aud September
Gilmer, 11th Of March aud September
Upshur, 22d Of March and November
Preston, 7th Of April and October
Randolph, 2Sd Of April and October
Tucker, ID Of May and November.
Barbour. 9th Of May and November
Webster, 26th Of May and September
Braxton, 18th March and 18th August
Harrison, 30th May aud S0th October
Calhoun, 10Th Of May and 10th of
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Local Directory.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

COUNTY OFFICERS.
Judge Circuit Court-J. BRANNoN.
Clerk W. II. BYRNE
Pres't County Court, PETERSON
lerk j. WOOFTER.
Prosecuting Att'y-A. EDMISTON.
Sheriff J. G.. VANDERVORT.
Sup't. Free Schools G. ". CROOK.
County Surveyor D. T. PETERSON.
Assessor. 14t District JOHN KEE.
" ID " GEO. FISHER.
S~9Gio03s
Court House District.
G. ". Turner and 2. Dargaa.
FrccmaN's Greek District.
G. ". Strickler and W. V. Wood.
Hackers Greek District.
NJ. McWnorter and D. X. Swisher.
Collins Settlement District.
S. .. Smith and W. X. Wilson.
Skin Greek District.
wv. Chidester and W G. Mo Whortor
HOLDING OF COURTS.
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CowMtN CoMvts.

Lewis.-First Monday in February.
April, June, August, October and
December-the June and October
terms for fiscal and police business
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-02-11

IxAueuRArIoN.-On Saturday some
40 members of the I. o. o. F. order
from Olympus and Seattle with District
(}aud Sire H. q. Struve, assembled at
New Tacoma to institute Rsiner Lodge
No. II. The following Bros. were sp-
poipted to take part in the inaugura-
ton: D. g., Master. W. w. Evans of
western Lodge No. 6. Olympia; g. W.
John Levy, Victoria Lodge No. l, Vic
tosis, B. G.; G.S.N. 8. Porter. Olympia
Lodge No. !, Olympia, G. T j. p.
Chiibcre Seattle Lodge No. 7. Seattle;
GIN. ". Humphrey, Olive Branch No.
g. SEATTLE; G. 1. g. J. NJ. Swsa, Olym.
M 10. !, Olympia; q. o. g. I. Wsd-
del. Give Branch No. 4. Seattle. The
following Charter Members were pre-
eeutsd 70 ID. d. G. 8. H. @. Strive,
Jscob Mann. H. c, Bostwick, j. r.
Rupert, Lewis Levine. B A Chilberg,
D. Alvsrson. After accepting tie Char
ter they then proceeded to election and
installation Of the following officers tor
the term: II. C. Bostwick. N. G.; L Alv.
srsoo, g. B.; A. Chilbsrg y. Lewis
Levins, T. After the officers had taken
their seats two Brothers were initiated
into the order which finished the bust
nsss when they adjourned to Chilberg's
Restaurant, where sumptous repast was
spread by RAiner Lodge No. II. Left
Tacoma for home at 80 A. NJ. and
arrived ct Seattle at 8 A. n.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-02-11

HWm. Fl. Shoudy has purchased
s,.a Of the famous Decker Upright
Pianos. which has become the most
popular piano on the Pacific Coast. 1t
10 a favorite with musicians. Simon
Harris. leader Of the Musical Society in
Portland. lately exchanged his Stein
way for one. Prof. Yost, another lead
ing musician Of the same place has pur-
chased one. These pianos contain the
latest Improvements known to the piano
trade. A dow patent pin-block. in
vented by n. A. Decker. Also . won
derful invention for sounding soft piano
passages which consists Of . movable
action instead Of the old way OF multi
ing the strings, still more valuable q
repeating action. These Pianos have
null iron frames. three unisons Though.
out, are seven and third octaves Grand
Scale. rosewood case, contains first class
workmanship throughout. These IN
strunients are sold on easy installmcnts
snd reas"na5le figures by the Agent
a. Il Francis. alsn Agent for the knabe.
Weber. and Irving Pianos the Esty,
Prince and Smith American Organs
The Professor has made the study Of
music and musical instruments bis life
study. He 10 well posted in regard to
the standing and reputation Of the dit
ierent piano and organ manufacturers /;
knows the genuine from the bogus !;
knows what he is buying and selling.
Those who wish to buy . genuine in
etrament, please address A. L Francis,
Seattle. W. T.. or Portland. Oregon
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-02-11

RETRrBUTivE JUsTICE.--Among the
passengers which ought to arrive by
the steamer Geooge W. Elder at Port
land today is Deputy Sheriff James B.
Thompson. Of Walla Walla, with his
prisoner Holman, who shot his wife
near Wslla Walls in October last The
papers are greatly in error in supposiup
that the Territory will have TO pay the
expenses of bringing this man back
from Sacramento for trial. The Terri
tory holds Shsrifs liable for the safe
keeping Of their prisoners. hence the
anx'e.y displayed by George F. Thomas.
the Sheriff Of Walls Walla county, for
the return Of Holman. There il no off,
Ger in this Territory who has higher
personal pride in his business than that
gentleman. and il prisoner escapes
from him, he will have him back if it
costs every cent he makes during his
official term.
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nlILY INTRLLIGENCER.
Monday. Feb'ry IL. 1878.
OpsEoUIEs.-The last rites Of honor
70 ths remains Of Capt John Cas2rove.

OssEouIEs.-The last rites Of honor
TO tbs remains Of Capt. John Cns2rove.
vsrs performed here at Yesler's Hall
Yesterday morning on the ar
yy;vsl of the steamer Blakely. The
shipping in the harbor had their
colors ct hslf.msst. and every steam
boat officer who could get away from
his bost, was at the ceremony. The
hall wss densely crowded with all
classes, - we'll a. all nationslities Of
reopls. Some sixty ladies' occupied the
front seats. conspicuous among whom
zero the dead mans orphaned children
4 handsome burisi casket occupied the
.nace in front Of the stage, and in il
~ all that was mortal Of the fearless
n;lot. All had forgotten the rough
hand In their resemblance of the
vsrm and generous heart. which gave
Aims freely and lived to enjoy the sweet
inxury of silence over it. The service
~ performed BY Rev. j. r. Damon.
Who made brief but eloquent tribute
To Capt. Cosgrove. and sfter the sing.
,nu Of hymn by the Blskely choir. the
fr;suds we're Afforded parting glimpse
of the hurley figure that had been
stricken down in the flush Of . Iussy
manhood Not vsstige Of pain Vas
v;sibls in the resolute features which
vsrs calm and unrufaed - il hswn Of
marble. The psltiug rain decended in
torrents q the long cortsge OF vehicles
6,sd away to the cemetery. bearing tho
,emaius of q man who was the soul of
honesty and the incarnation of courage.
He vas better than many who vent
oftener to church.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-02-11

A Close CAIL.-The old ship Don
Nicholas. which came so near going
ashore with the King Philip on the
beach ct the entrance to San Frspcisco
hsrbor. arrived in the Royal Roads
LAST Thursday. During the night it
blew very hard. and she came very
near dragging ashore close to where
the Lunalilo was wrecked, but was got
about in time and safely moored. The
bull and rigging Of the Lunalilo were
sold st auction in Victoria on FRIDAY
last, and realized $500. This leaves A
Fsnisn dividend OF $500 for the TN
derwriters to declare.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-02-11

No other medicine in the world was
ever given such test of its curative
qualities - Boschee's German Syrup.
In three years two million four hundred
thousand small bottles of this medi.
cine were distributed fres of charge BY
Druggists in this country 10 those
afflicted with Consumption, Asthma.
Group. severe Coughs, Pneumonis anil
other diseases Of the Throat and Lnpgs,
giving the American people unieuiable
proof that German Syrup will cure
them. The result has been that Drug
glsts In every town and village in the
United States are recommending il to
their customer Go to your Druggist,
and ask what they know about it.
sample Bottles 10 cents. Regular
Size % cents. Three doses will relieve
any case.
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STEAMBOAT MArrERs.-Capt. NJ

STEAMBOAT MArrERs.-Capt. Nu-
gent, owner of the steamer Success. has
contracted with Foster s. King, OF the
SEATTLE Boiler Works. to build new
boiler and drum for bis boat. The
wenst was hauled out on tho gridirons
yesterday for some trifing repairs to
hsr bottom. /. The tugs Goliah. Mastic
and Blakely, were all here on Sunday
10 attend the funeral of Capt. Cosgrove
49,. The Zephyr left at 8 o'clock A. NJ.
for Olympus. +. DR.. Marion. agent Of
the Indian Reservation, has been look
ing about for steam launch To be used
about that locality. He says no more
canoes for him. :. -. b. Fox. OF Asto-
ne, wsl-known here as former engineer
Tn the Gussie Telfair. has invented =
nsw attachment to smoke-stacks, which
answers the double purpose Of dampsr
and spark arrsster :. The j. b. Libby
and Fanny Lake leave for BellinghAm
Bay and Skagit river this morning.
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THE MArrLDA.-This ship came to
Tacoma Mills in q very leaky condition
and will have to undergo very extensive
repairs before she can take in Q cargo.
J. +. Mitchell. of this city. is repairing
her and has taken up with him nearly
all the available force of carpenters.
He will have the job on her completed
by next Saturday. And until that time
Let us hope that none of the steamboats,
will meet with any mishaps as it will
DO hard work to find men to repair
them.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-02-11

solD.-Ths brig Levi Stevens. we'll
knswn aloug the Seattle dooks. sold re-
Gently in San francisco for $le, 900 and
Will be placed in the Nansimo coal
sraos. The steamer Pelican. built ct
HULL. England. for . blockade runner,
End subsequently, sold to Ben. Holls-
Jay, has hsen sold 70 the Mexican gov
srnment TOR naval service. She l. Z
tolersbly fast vessel. but her great msr.
u lies IN her bouyancy. We eoaaider
her the best vessel for bar harbore liz
Coos and Humboldt Bay. that va
ever on tho Pacific coast.