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HOMES ON PUGET SOUND
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS
Where the BEST LANDS are
located, How 10 Get TO
Them,
And What il Costs 10 Improve
Ahesh.

Under the above heading. appeared in
this paper last week AN extended account
OF the agricultural and other resources
OF the Sound, in which the lands ON the
east side OF the Sound were particularly
described, After the appearance of last
weeks pape, Mr. Little, mn old settler OF
this county, submitted the following and
requested that in answering these Inqui-
ries of his relatives and friends full
description be given of the resources in
the vicinity oi this plucc.
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ANSWERS.

In conplianc with Mr., Lttlr's request
to answer the above so us To particularly
describe the resources OF this river, ret.
frence Is made to last weeks article for
answer 10 most of these inquiries; those
only being here given that were unan--
swered there, or that are proper to give
"a stranger an ilea Of things here.
Such reckless statements as those OF
this Oregon land agent really deceive ~"
one, as they cannot fail to see the eXnger'
alton and f,ls.hood ot which they arc
composed; yet if not exposed, or rcintea
they place burden Of ridicule on
community. that does most eifectually
deter emigration, and capital from
coming here. They show in the strong
est possible light ,bs necessity oisystem
attic work, in furnishing tor distribution
in the East tie greatest possible amount
of information rcla i've to this country.
The climate uf the Sound is in many
respects similar to Portland, Oregon; in
those points where there is II difference.
the advantages are all in favor OF the
Sound. A few hundred miles north or
south does not Of itself make the differ
cnce here, that it does in New England.
because the ocean currents and Winds
produce greater effect on climate, than
are elsewhere produced by great differ.
cnccs OF latitude. The ocean winds
producing the mild and moist winters.
with very little snow or ice. and the cool
pleasant summers, when simply TO live IN
a luxury. Few. who have lived here q
number Of years, ARE satisfied to live
elsew here. There is nv fever and sgue,
summer complaint among young childr.n
nor is there any trouble from like disea
ses on the Sound.
[Conclnded on page &.
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aloog said channel, to where it intcrsects
the middle of the main channel OF Snake
river thence, southerly, along said chan.
mel OF Snake river, to where it intersects
the forty fifth parallel of north latitude
thence east along said parallel, TO where
it interScets the meridian thirty-scven
degrees and thirty minutes west; thence
north along said meridian to where it
intersccts the crest Bitter Root noun
tains, thence, northwesterly, along the
crest of said mountains; to where it in
tersects the thirty-ninth meridian west,
thence, north along the said meridian To
the boundary lire Of the British Posses
slons; thence, westerly along the line Of
the British Possessions to point one
marine league west from the mouth of
the middle channel of the Straight Of
San Juan de Fuca; thence, southerly,
a distance Of one marine league west
from the east shore of the Pacific Ocean,
to the place of beginning-including all
the islands and paris of islands within
said boundaries; within the jurisdiction
OF the United States,
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ARTICLE II.
EMINENT DOMAIN.

SEcTIoN 1. The State shall have CON-
current jurisdiction on all rivers boarder-
ing on the STATE, so fir az such rivers
sholl form com'non houndry to the
State and any other State or Territory
ROW or hereafter to he formed and
bounded by the same.
SEC. 2. The title to all lands and
other property, which has accrued to the
Territory of Washington by gift. grant,
purchase, forfeiture, or otherwise, shal
be vested in the State.
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ARTICLE /.
BOUNDARIES.

The boundaries Of the State Of Wash.
ington shall be as follows:
Commencing one marine league west
tEom the mouth of the middle Of the
north ship-channcl of the Columbia
river; thence, along the northern honud-
'ry nt the State Of Oregon. ur said river,
to vhcrr the fcrty-sixth parallel OF north
lrtitudc intersects che same near the
m1r'h Of the Walla WalIa river theme
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ARTICLE III.
DESTRUCTION OF POWER.

SECTION 1. The government OF the
State sh At he divided into three separate
and distinct departments, to wit: The
Legislative, The Executive. and the
Judicial.
SEC. 9. No person, or collection of
persons, holding any position in, or exer
cising any authority, under, one of these
departments, shall hold any Office in, or
exercise any authority, whatever, under
either of the othels, excebt such as may
be expressly provided for in this Consti-
tuition.
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from Office, in addition to such further
punishment as may bO prescribed by
law.
SEc. 0. The compensation Of all off
GERS, not otherwise provided for in this
Constitution, shall I've as prescribed by
law.
SEC. 10. No person, being a member
of Congress, or holding commission to
any civil or military office under the
United States, except postmaster of the
fourth class, shall Ia eligible to amy
Office in this State; and If any p,rsoh
shall, after his election 10 nny office, civil
or military, under the Government Of
the United State, or any Stale or Terri
tory, his acceptance thereof shall vacate
his office.
SEC, IL. Salaries shall Ee paid quar-
terly. The Governor, Secretary OF Safe,
State Treasurer and State Superinten
deut of Public Instruction shall each
receive $500 per annum. The Judges
of the Supreme and Circuit Courts shalt
each receive $4,000 per annum. The sal
airy OF Circuit Attorney shall not exceed
$1,000 per annum.
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star
CCNSCI CIENCE.

The following beautiful lines were publish
rd originally in the Spectator and subsequent
Il in "Littcls Living age Of July sth, 1876
| sat alone with my conscience
In a place where time had ceased;
And We talked Of my former living,
In the land where the years increased.
And felt I should have to answer
The questions ifput TO me; .,
And to face the answer and question
Throughout an eternity.
The ghosts Of forgotten actions
Came floating before my sight,
And things that thought were dead things
Were alive with a terrible might.
And the visions or all my past life,
Was an awful thing to face
Alone with my conscience sitting
In that solemnly silent place.
And thought of far away warning
Ofa sorrow that was to be mine,
In land that then was the future,
But now in the present time.
And thought Of my former thinking
or the judgement day to be,
But sitting alone with my conscience
Seemed judgement enoegh for me.
And wondered II there was future
To this land beyond tina grave;
But no one gave me an answer,
And no one came TO save.
Tncn ] felt that the future was present
And the present would never go by;
For it was the thought Of my past life
Grown into an eternity.
Then awoke from my timely dreaming,
And the vision passed away;
And know the far away warning,
Va Was the warning of yesterday.
And | pray | may not forget II,
In this land before the grave;
That ] may not cry In the future,
And no one come to save.
And so have learned lesson, a.
" Which ought TO have known before;
4 And which, though learned it n drcam-
ing, o...,f.s r,,..,..
Ihope to forget no more
ilE 7df- Irt iH'das9 Eu3 il'bisg 81
30 I get along with my conscience, l,.. /,
In the place where the years increase
And I try to remember the future, IN,
III the land where time will cease.
And I know o:thc future judgement a n
How dreadful so e,,er il be; MAN,
That to sit alone with my conscience
Will be judgement cDongh for me. n
q aY3at auff Iesiebiov ID IN
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The following beautiful lines were publish
ed originally in the Spectator, and subsequent
ly in "Littcls Living age Of July sth, 1876
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OFFICERS.

SECTION. l. Every person holding
any Office under the state. or any mum
cipality therein, shall, unless removed
according to law, exercise the ,luties of
such Office until his successor is duly
qualified; but this shall not apply to
members Of the Legislature, nor to mem
hers Of any bcard or assembly, two or
more Of whom are elected at the same
time. The Legislature may by law pro-
vide for suspending any officer in his
functions, pending any proceeding. the
effect of which, II convicted would be
removal from office, ,,, ,.i
SEC. .. No person shall hold any Of
fee or employment of trust or profit
under the laws OF the State. or any ordi,
nance OF any municipality therein, with
out dcvoting his personal attention to
the same, t.,. ,,r
SEC. 8. !, No person hereafter convicted
Of embczzelment OF public moneys, shall
he eligible to any office Of trust Or profit
in this State, unless restored to the rights
of citizenship by a pardon from the
Governor. s.,.t...i..
4 SEC, 4. Every civil officer shall be-
fore he enters upon the duties of his Of
flee take an oath or affirmation to sup,
port the Constitution of the United
States, and Of the State,of Washington,
and to faithfully perform. the duties Of
the office upon which be is about to
enter. Leg
SEC. s. State officers, Judges Of the
Supreme and Circuit Courts, and Circuit
Attorneys, shall file their oaths or affir-
nations of office in the Office OF the Sec.
retary OF State. Every other officer, ex-
cept the officers of municipalities and
school district officers. shall file his
oath or affirmation Of Office in the office
Of the County Clerk OF the county
wherein he shall have been elected or
appointed.
SIC. 8. Every person appointed to ill
u vacancy, IN any elective office, shall
hold for the remainder Of the unexpired
term unless general election shall
intervene; in which case his successor
shall be elected, and shall hold for the
remainder of the term.
SIC. Z. No person who shall hereafter
fight duel, or assist in tile same Ms
second, or send, accept, or knowingly
carry challenge therefore, or agree to
go out OF the State to fight duel, shall
hold any Office IN this State.
SEC. 8. Public officers, except the
Governor and Judges Of the Supreme
and Circuit Courts, shall not be impeach.
cd; l,ut corruptiOns, maieasancc, mis-
or non fras6ncc in office shall he prose-
cutsd and tried 10 the same manner as
criminal offence, and judgement upon !
conviction. shall be given Of dismissal
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county, precinct, municipal or school
office, the same snail be filed in such
'aanner rs may he prescribed by law.
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The CONSTITUTION" will be given, under
this head, weekly, US it is adopted by the con.
vention.
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PREAMBLE :

we, the people grateful to the su.
preme Ruler Of the Universe for our
freedom, in order 70 secure and perpet-
uate its blessings, form amore lndepen-
dent and perfect government, establish
justice, insure tranquility, provide for
the common defense and promote the
general welfare, do ordain, and establish
this Constitution for the State of Wash
ington.
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weeks pape, Mr. Little, an old settler OF
this county, submitted the following and
requested that in answering these Inqu
ries of his relatives and friends II full
description be given of the resources in
the vicinity ot this plucc.
FIRST LETTER.
Lynn, July sth, 1878.
Mr.. Little.
Dear Sir.
Hearing ot you through
Mrs. Mudgrtt, write this letter Tor the
purpose Of gaming some information
regarding your SECTION OF country.
We have u society here in Lynn for
the purpose of going somewhere west,
and goodly number Of us nave desidcd
that Olcgon, Or your Territory is the
place To go to. think thnt il there is
good chance to take up government
land, th,re will be n large crowd come
to your place. trust shall not weary
you with my questions.
1st. How near your town can you get
government landl
2nd, Is the land clear, or is there
timber standing on ii, or what is grew
ing on it.
3D.. What can you raise, or what do
you raise'
4th. Do you have any sDow2
9th. Do YOU GET six months rainl
9th. What market is there for your
crops; aud in your estimation, how muyh
money does u man need, or what is ;he
smallest amount he willnecd, with good
pluck and willingness to work To ensure
successa Is there ANY chance for man
to get wcrk, so he can keep Things ago
ipgl Arc the necessities OF life highl
have a ta,her who has just started
for Portland; he may come up to year
plaec; hs isa fisherman by trade and
understands his trade thoroughly. Do
you think there is any chance for him on
the Sound TO make anythipg3
*4nd .*ou 6s
Hoping to hear from you soon I nm
most respectfully yours etc.
John c. Estes.
The following is portion Of a letter
from Mrs. Mudgctt to her father Mr.
Little, in reference to these parties.
EXTRACT FROM LETTER.
The party VINO is going to Oregon,
had their mind made up to go 10 Wash
ington Territory; but m Oregon land
agent got after them; gave Washington
Territory such name, and praised up
Oregon at such rate, that they con
cluded to 60 to Oregon.
He said that they had land storms in
Washington Territory, and the trees
were from nine to twenty five feet in di-
ameter and were so near together that IL
deer could not walk between them.
That it wAs all woods, and almost
impossible to clear the land.
That the streets of Seattle were forty |
feet deep with saw dust, and that almost
every place was rum shop. That there
was nothing in Washington Territory |
but lumbermen and tramps; and that it |
was hog. Perhaps your people could |
see the book and bills that they have
circulated in these parts, inducing folks |
to 60 to Oregon, they would try to do !
something to let Eastern people know !
what Washington Territory is !
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THE. CONSTITUTION.

The folio wing parts VI the constitu-
tipn have been finally adopted by che
Convention and enr,lled: NJ, ,.. a3..,.t.,t
The New York herald., 1878-01-15
THE ANCIENT ARR OF MUSIC.

The fourth lecture In tho Rcv. Dr. Cornwnls series
on music was delivered yesterday afternoon at Mu
ncipai Hall, on Madison avenue The speaker satd
that music might almost be considered . lost art, as
II might SO be maintained with much iorce by many
historical statements and poetic descriptions recorded
IN the literature OF ancient Greece aud Rome, and
above all by incidental illusions OF Crock and Roman
orators the use and power OF various insrum
OF music now unknown as tbngs we'll known In
their day. There ground for interesting
conjccturts concerning tho probable advance
mcnt OF tho ancicnt art OF music n
higher degree Of excellence than Is generally ascribed
TO II By writer's on the subject There also somc
facts OF scientific character which have pls ustj
boarng IN favor OF such conjecture. Tho nrst men
tion oi musical instruments in the BibIc s found
the concise and simple record OF tho OF Jubal
as thc father OF all such handle tho harp and the
orFan." Thon, apain. the word psalm, IVY which tho
sacred writings Of David are commonly described "a
SAID by some OF tho Cnri'ti writer's who wrote ia
Greek 10 denote a soog which was panied by
such musical instrument as the ancient psaltory
The next lecture IN this series win treat Of the "In.
dependent Art oil Modern Music-"
The New York herald., 1878-01-15
HERALD TUESDAY JANUARY 15 1s7s-TRPlE SHEET

ect OF remonetzng the silver dollar was not TO fur
nsh money TO pay tho puDlc dobt alone. The main
purpose was TO arrest the movement inaugurated In
Europe TO take silver from the coinage OF nations to
cheek the advance In the value OF gold, TO cheaper
money In this country and enable the people 10 pay
their debts. He quoted from the recent work OF DR..
Lnderman, Director OF the Mint and said he Bailey
agreed with the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Beck,
thnt silver coinage wouia not be pushed forward with
out positive instructions the part Of Congress- He
would not believe that tho men who voted
for tho act OF 1873. dcmonetizing silver were
guilty Of wilful fraud, but he did think they
were the victims OF the bondboldcrs He thought
that Congress- by prompt action, could arrest this
movement TO demonetze silver all over the world,
and thus prevent great evil 10 mankind. con-
tractcd and constantly contracting currency dwarfed
our capacity and paralyzed our efforts He commented
at some longth the financial policy OF Germany,
and sad that country would never have demonetized
silver II she had mines producing SAC, ,00O 600
nuaily. Had she been able to produce SO much her
mints would havc been al work night and DAY. In
conclusion no argued that with single gold standard
our vast debt doubled in value. would bring poverty
to nll homes
The Senate then, at twenty-five minutes to three p
NJ, on motion OF Mr.. MERRIMoS, went into executive
session. and when the doors reopened, ad-
tourned until to morrow.
The New York herald., 1878-01-15
OBITUA Y.
MISS LILY v. DAVENPORT.


Miss Lily vniug Davenport MRS Frost Thorpe)
died al about f-past ten O'Clock Sunday even
Ing ut the residence Of DR.. Preuch, NO. 4S1 Chest
nut street, Philadelphia She had been suffering from
consumption for long time, and for several weeks
had been gradually sinking Mrs. Thorne was the
second daughter OF the late +. L Davonpor tho emf
ncnt actor, and OF Mrs Fanny vining Davenport for
long time attached to tho regular company OF tho
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Mr.. Daven-
port was married during his first prolonged
visit to England, and the deceased, well
as two Of her SISTERS Miss Fanny and
Miss Blanche, born In London. She came
to this country when child with her father and
the rest or tho family, In 1854 Inheritng IRON both
father and mother talont and q disposition for tho
stage she made her appearance in New York, under
the stage name OF Lily 'Vinng in subordinate parts
and when hor father assumed the management of the
Chestnut Street Theatre In the tall OF 1870 she became
connected with the regular company at that establish
mont She appeared on the boards OF the Chestnut
during two consecutive seasons, supporting her
fatncr in leading female parts and proving that she
possessed dramatic talents OF high order. She then
married Mr. Frost Thornc, young gentleman OF New
York, belonging to family OF wealth and high social
standing and soon after retired permanently from the
stage. Mr. rhorne lost hts tfo by the ca apsixng OF
Commodore Garner's yacht Mohawk, in Now York
Bay, on the Goth OF July, 1875 Mrs. Thorne leaves
family OF two children.
The New York herald., 1878-01-15
FANNY DAVENPORT'S ILLNESS.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THk HERALD.

ALnASr, N. Y, Jan. IL, 1873.
Miss Fnnuy Davenport has been III here since satur.
day night. owing to a cold contracted at that
time at LclaDds Opera Housr. During sunday a telo-
gram from Philadelphia, announcing the death OF her
sister, was received. and this announcement so m.
ncrved tho actress that high iover resulted, and
during tho night aid to-day shc has becn IN
very critical condition. Her doctor tonight INFORMS
mo she Is better aud will no doubt be abo 10 80 10
Philadelphia to attend her sisters fuDera 10 morrow
Tho sister oi Miss Davenport lately deceased wns
known the stage as Miss Liliy vning ana vas tho
wifc OF Mr.. Frost Thorne, VINO was LOST on tho NO.
hawk disaster at station Island IN July. 1915.
Miss Davenport will rcsumo her engagements AZ
Rochester en- SaturdaE
The New York herald., 1878-01-15

enable the people to place their savings in four per
cent bonds. Whether Secretary sherman's plan will
please the committee remains to bo seen; but It is
thought that somc OF Its features will bc objected TO-
Some members OF tho House think we'll OF
plan to issue compound interest notes
OF tho denomination Of SIS and upward,
such as were issued In 1862, redeemable In OF
$50 In four per cent registered bond. 1t is urged
that coupon bond will not be the great
mass OF people as registered boud and tAat in prac-
tice the registered bond, part OF popular
loan, would DO sufficiently negotiable to answer the
purposes OF holders IL s certain that the idea Of In
some way popularizing the four per cent loan has
very great favor in both houses and there Is reason
to believe that a measure Of this kind may become
law during this session.
THE INDIAN sERvIcK-YACrs REGARDING THE
RECENT INVESTIGATION.
The three officers composing the com mission on
whose report some dismissais have been made In the
Indian Bureau astonished to-day seeing them.
selves charged with Ubiquitous conduct in New York
newspaper Their printed report shows that all those
charges false No outside persons one In fact
except tho Witnesses and later In the session
Mr. Galpn tho accused were present at tho sessions
OF tho court Of inquiry Mr. Galpin who It is said,
was not allowed a hearing, was in fact before the
commission moro than twenty days, making hrs own
statements and cross-examining witnesses. He was
not dismissed on any ex parte evidence, but Ills
own sworn acknowledgment that no had kept back
charges Of fraud made TO him against agents
and others. on which charges. when they
at last passed out OF his hands, all
the persons implicated were Immediately
indicted Tho Indian Ring, which Is making des-
perate struggle uss now. not get much comfort
from exSecretary Chandler His homo organ, the
Detroit Post and Tribune OF the eth inst, commenting
n ho NJ ehA nlQaiou and of
Smith and GAlpin, says, evidentiy by authority OF
MI. Chandler
Before the expiration Of President Grants term II
was In contemplation 10 remove Com missioner Smith,
his cousin Smith, his chief clerk, Galpin, and tho
nuity clerk Hayden there having bcen two extensive
removals Of clerks In that ofhco within the previous
fifteen montha But for the change In tho admnstra-
tton these removals would have boen made sooner
than they hayo been.
The New York herald., 1878-01-15
Ex-JUDGE MANSFIELD,

Ex Judge William II. Mansfield died yesterday.
Hc was q man who for years occupied Official posi-
tions In this city and who favorabIy known TO
most OF the politicians who Aourshed under tho
Ring rtgme and OF many whose career ante-dated it,
Judge Mansfield, unlike most OF his contemporary
associates the Police Justices bench, native
OF this country. He essentially seli-made
man, ana what legal learning he possessed
he acquired by his own efforts aud not
by any educational advantages afforded him
by others. He devoted his attention to bust
ness before being engaged in politics, and
originally kept butchers shop He thrived IN trade,
and, being man OF considerable popularity, he was
judged available candidate for local repre-
sentation. He first was councilman tor
the lower district OF the Seventeenth ward.
To that position he elected In 1853 Later
he was appointed Captain OF tho Seventeenth
ward at the recon mendation of Fernando Wood In
1868 he elected Police Justice. succeeding
Charles Osborn in that capacity. That position
no held for six yoars, discharslng big functions
generally with credit TO himself and Invariably with
satisfaction to his friends The Judge good.na-
tured, accessible 10 sympathy and specially gwen TO
listening to the peadings OF tho people whose
offences he regarded as duo to mischsnce
rather than inclination. In 1859 he gave over his
official position, and since that left the city and has
for some time resided at Nyack. HIS death 10 regret
ted by large circle of friends.
The New York herald., 1878-01-15
CHARLES o'coNNoB.

The Catholic community of this city has lost valid
and esteemed iriend in the person OF Mr.. Charles
O'Connor, who departed this lifc on Sunday lnst at
hts residence, at Clifton, Staten Island, the age OF
nuy years. Mr.. O'Connor was the son OF the late
Joseph OConnor, OF tho oldest architects In New
York, and was we'll known In influential circles In tho
city and State. At the mo OF his death hc was Presi-
dent OF the Young Mons Roman Catholic Association
Of New York; which position be has retained for some
time to tho satisfaction OF all concerned. He was
charitable In every sense OF tho word Mr. O'Connor
during his lifetime also prominent cstzen OF
Richmond county. The deceased loaves o devoted
family.