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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-02-06
Rev. Sidney II. Marsh. d. d.. pr,

Rev. Sidney H. Marsh, d. D., pres
ident of the Pacific Universe, de-
parted this life at Forest Grove, Sum
day, February I'd, at $3.50 o'clock
p. NJ. DIR. Marsh has been president
of the Pacific University for the past
twenty-five years, and so the main
tenance and permanentestablishment
of that institution he has devoted his
life's work. In his death the cause of
education loses an earnest and effici-
cient advocate.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-02-06
VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1879.

The association of gentlemen on
the Sound who are sometimes I'M
justly styled "the ring" some of
whom took such delight few weeks
ago in setting down hard on S. w.
Hall, have undoubtedly "put their
foot in it," and the Olympia Courier's
three columns given to describing his
rascalities are worse than wasted.
The people above mentioned were
no doubt astonished on Friday last,
by reading the following dispatch in
the Oregonian:
CARLINvILLE, Ill.,, Jan. 30-S. W. Hall, of
Olympia, W. I. who was brought to this city
as George H. Holiday, applied for writ Of
habcas corpus yesterday. Judge Charles l..
Lane president at the trial. The Hon John
Marc Palmer for Hall, and the Hon. s T. Coon
for the state. A large number of witnesses
were examined, and were nearly unanimous
that s. w. Hall WAS not George II, Holiday
The Judge discharged Hall from custody, and
thus ends aremarkable case. The court room
was crowded with parties from every portion
vi 'He Souutiy. All uultc az say ing that H"f
is not Holiday, and Halls vindication is CON-
plete.
We understand that Mr.. Hall has
gone to Washington for the purpose
of warming the seats of the federal
office holders on the Sound who went
after him. 1t is in order now for the
Olympia Courier, Puget Sound Aryus,
Bellingham bay Mail and Seattle In
tel2igencer to take water, or take to
the woods.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-02-06
NEWS ITEMS.


Coal was recently discovered in the nor
thern part of Nevada
Loss of 100000 sheep is one of the casual
ties of recent snow storm in Scotland.
The fishery treaty between this country and
Great Britain will probably be terminated.
Recently there were fifteen thousand loaded
freight cars, snow bound, between Chicago
and Buffalo.
Ex.President Grant and family sailed on
the 23d in the French mail steamer Labour-
darts for India.
Colored men favor WINDOWS proposition to
assist southern colorcd people to migrate to
new homes in the West.
subscriptions to the per cent. loan for
the month ofJanuary, 1879, Sl5S,S5l, $50. Calls
during the same period, S15O,OOO,OOO.
California journals claim that sufficient rain
has fallen in most of the agricultural districts
of that state to make Il favorable outlook for
farmers
The San Francisco Bulletin asserts that the
famous alfalfa grass is nothing more than the
lucerne of England acclimated in Chile, South
America, and transferred from that country
to this coast.
Capt. Adams reports in New York fndinga
ship on fire so miles west of Fastnctt On
going to its assistance he was warned by
well manned steamer lowering near to keep
his next voyage.
Six companies of the 5th cavalry started
from Fort Robinson for the Sand hills where
Little Wolf and POO Chcyennes are said to be.
They will be joined by IS stock men, in search
OF their stolen ponies
Wild Hog, Cheyenne chief, stabbed himself
several times in the region of the heart at
Fort Robinson. He did this rather than go
south. Some squaws and children of his tribe
will be turned over to the Sioux of Pine Ridge
Agency.
Severe cold weather prevails and much suf-
fering and restitution are reported through
out England. Violent snow storms block the
Russian railways. Seven thousand laborers
are opening communication between Moscow
and SebastopOl.
A party of Mexican bandits recently robbed
three women and two men on the Mexican
side of the Rio Grande, then bound them to
trees and left them to starve. When found,
buzzards were lowering over them. Three of
the bandits were captured.
Winter east of the Cascades, seems to have
been of unusual severity from Walla Walla to
the Atlantic. While we have been favored
with weather little below the freezing point
and have had no snow that covered the ground
more than few hours at Il time, the eastern
part of the Territory has had weeks of deep
snow, thick ice, and biting cold.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-02-06

A recent London dispatch predicts
another European war, which is not
at all improbable. 1t goes on to say
that sit is difficult to say what game
Russia is playing. While the car is
pacific the press again breathes fire.
The Golos says that England isan i'm
placable foe. and calls for the
strengthening of the Caucasus and
the reorganization of Central Asia, at
the same time pointing out that the
present operations of the British are
intended to develop that power as a
protector of Asiatic Turkey. Troops
continue to replace those which leave
Turkish territory, though the car as
sures England of complete evacua-
ton of Roumelia. Meanwhile the
Bulgarians are arming all hands show
ing bitter hostility to the European
commission. The belief is growing
that there will be avast rising against
the Turks when the Russians 60.
This is said to suit the diplomatic
plans of Russia. 1t will Great new
situation. She will then make fresh
demands on Turkey, while the British
operations in Asia will be an excuse
to 60 once again for Constantinople.
Russia moves slowly, though looking
far ahead. 1t is learned from a pri-
vate source that an army of $4,000
men is getting ready to leave Sebas-
topol for the Caucasus at the end of
February.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-02-06
For sale at Public Auction.

Notice is hereby given that will, on
Wednesday the 18th day Of February.
1879, at the hour Of one o'clock p NJ. Of the
said day. in front of the Post Office In the city
of Vancouver, W. T., sell at public auction to
the highest bidder, for cash in L. s. gold coin,
the following described real estate, to-wit:
Lot number q Of Block number %, west Of
Main street in said city.
The said lot has comfortable dwelling
house thereon. will sell the said property
as the agent OF Adolp Rosenthal, Esq, Impe-
rial German Consul resident at San Francisco,
the said Consul being the attorney in fact Of
the heirs OF Nicholaus Smith, deceased.
GUSTAVUS EBERT.
Vancouver, W. T., January %. 1879
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-02-06
Farm for Sale.

The undersigned will sell his farm on Mill
Plain, Clarke county, W. I. cheap for cash.
The said farm is located five miles east of
Vancouver on good road, one mile from the
Columbia river, where there is a good steam
boat landing and grist MILL Said farm con
tains two hundred and twenty-five (222) acres;
fifty acres under good improvement; fine
young orchard of one hundred and fifty trees
of various varities; thirty acres sashed.
cleared seeded down and well fenced for pas
ture; has good dwelling house, barns, sheds
and all other necessary out buildings. For
further particulars enquire at this Office or of
the undersigned on the place.
q. W. JONES.
Vancouver, Jan. %, 1879.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-02-06

The plaguesxisting in southeastern
Russia creates great consternation in
Europs, and extraordinary efforts are
being made to stop its advance, even
to the burning Of all the towns where
it RACES.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-02-06

Sitting Bull has ''crossed the Ru-
bicon," and there may be lively times
on the upper Missouri after while.
A recent Chicago dispatch says:
Gen. Sheridan has communication
from Fort Belknap, NJ. IT,, from In
dian Agent Lincoln, dated January
4th, confirming the news of Sitting
Bull having crossed the border. He
says that he is reliably informed that
there are $50 lodges of Piegans in the
Bear Paw mountains, about 40 miles
southeast of that post, and that prob
ably as many more British Blackfeet
bloods and Piegans are on their way
to Bear Paw mountains, and were in
close proximity at last accounts. The
Crees British Indians) are also in the
mountains. The British Assiniboines
have camped with the American AS
siniboines. Sitting Bull is on French
mans creek, this side of the line, with
his whole camp. The ostensible rea-
son for this influx is the pursuit of
buffalo, which they justly claim are
not now to be found north of the
Missouri river. They claim to be
friendly, but Agent Lincoln regards
their presence in such numbers as a
matter of grave import. He is sure
of the Gros Ventres, but not of the
Assiniboines, who are influenced for
bad by their British namesakes. Col.
Brooks, of Fort Shaw, in forwarding
this intelligence promises later news
from his scouts in few days.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-02-06

The post Office changes for January
in Oregon and this Territory include
two Offices established, Vesper, Clat-
sop county, Oregon, VIM. Johnson,
postmaster; Tulalip, Snohomish
county, W. T. J. G. Heath, portmas-
ter. Postmasters appointed: 4. b.
Bowling, Willamina, Yamhill, Ogn.,
l.. S. Wood, Weston, Umatila county,
Ogn; Nicholas Smith, Willow Springs,
Jackson county Ogn; Frank n.
Waterbury, Claquato, Lewis county,
W. 7; VIM. c. Garfield, New Dun
genness, Clallam county, w. T.; NJ.
ID. Smith, Whatcom county w. T.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-02-06

Chief Joseph and the interior de-
partment have arranged for the ces-
sion by the Nez Perces Of about 4, 800
square miles in Idaho. The terms
are six townships in the Indian Ter
ritory and s250,000 in money to be
placed in the treasury and to draw
four per cent interest. And this is
about the sum total of the punish
ment given the Nez Perces for their
rebellion against the government.
Like southern rebels when subdued
they are restored to their possessions
and the fatted calf is killed for them.
In Europe rebellion is made odious,
but in this country it is coming to be
meritorious, and amark of distinction.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-27
THE STEAMSHIP LINE TO BRAZIL.

The House will probably take action on
the bill which provides for making con-
tract for carrying the United States mails
between this country and Brazil to-day.
The hostility to the measure has been very
bitter in certain quarters, but seems TO be
relaxing under an exercise of good sense
and considerate Judgment, 1t seems TO us
that rational and candid view of the ques-
ton Will disarm all opposition. A proper
sense of national pride will bring to it
strong feelings of friendship. If we desire
TO compete for the commerce of South
America, which is very important, this
measure opens the door to that competition
If we would add to the area of our COM
merce the success of the Brazilian steamship
line ensures that end. United States
mails should be carried in American
ships, and the way to accomplish that pur-
pose lies in the direct line of this effort.
And this policy should not stop with the
Brazilian line, but step by step American
steamers should be built and put in COM
mission until the mails of the United States
for foreign countries shall find transport
taton only in the American bottoms
Then we shall have merchant marine
that will secure to this country a CONNER
cial importance never before known to our
history, and which will increase our area of
trade and enterprise, add greatly to our
national and individual wealth, and secure
for MS an increased respect among all the
commercial nations Of the earth,
A late effort has been made to create the
impression that the coffee trade of this
country is opposed to this Brazilian enter
prise. The New York Tribune of yesterday
fully answers that question as follows :
Inquiries among tho leading merchants in
the Brazilian coffee trade yesterday failed to
confirm reports from Washington that there
was a strong opposition among them against
tho Now Orleans clause In the Brazil steamship
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-27
ANOTHER DEMOCRATIC WRONG.

The House of Representatives has an
other contested election case which it is
seeking to avoid lest justice may be done
and q Democrat may be bounced fiom his
scat. We refer to the case of NUTTING VS..
REILLY from the thirteenth Congressional
district of Pennsylvania The facts in that
case are so patent that Mr.. REILLY, who
occupies the seat awarded to him by the
Clerk of the House, really is no more enti-
tied TO it than any other man who was not
named in the contest. The case may be
summed up briefly as follows: NUTrING
was returned as having received 10,026
votes, while REILLY received 10,107. OF
these $50 illegal votes have been shown by
competent proof to have been cast for him.
Deducting these which we understand are
conceded by the committee which has in
vestigatcd the case, leaves NUTTING with q
fair majority of 3i7. The Democrats,
however, have claimed some reductions
which at most could not possibly reduce
NuTTINGs majority below II. And yet,
! with this clear case made out SPRINGER re-
| fuses to report it to the House, knowing
that under such report the House would
not dare to keep NUTrING out Of his seat.
In this way Republican member, with a
case that the Democrats themselves cannot
and do not pretend TO dispute, is kept out OF
his rights that fraud may share benefits
that do not belong to him. The history oil
the country does not find parallel to this
House in stolid persistence in wrong. II
does not seem to have any sense Of justice
or if it has, it is smothered under perverse.
ness which tramples right under foot and
renders justice moclery. SPRINGER is
without doubt the most unfair and unprin-
cipled of all the " Suckers who have dis.
graced the Government in Congress during
the last two years, The country has but
one remedy, and that is to relegote sucl
men to private life, and place in their stead
those possessed Of some sense of honor and
| RIGHT
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-27
PERSONAL.

BISHOP WHIpPLE is in Florida.
ANNA Dickinson Is going to the Pacific slope.
GOVERNOR ]. c. BRowN, of Tennessee, is at VII
lards.
HOY. c. CoNGILI of Wabash, Ind, is at the Eb-
btt House
HoN. 4, q. KEAnBEY, of Newark, n. j., is booked
at the Ebbitt House.
GENERAL MARSHALL JEWELL, of Hartford, Conn.,,
is quartered at the Ebbitt House,
Hon. CHAPMAN FREEMAN and wife, Of Phladel-
phia are registered at the Ebbiu House.
Mrs. CHARLES DICKENS Is suffering from the eff
iects Of asall sustained several years ago
n is rumored that Right Rev, Casper II. Bor-
gess, Catholic Bishop OF Detroit, has resigned.
W. ABBOTT LAWRENCE and Miss Lawrence, of
Boston, and Mr.. and Mrs, Dyers, OF England, are
guests ut Wormleys.
THE Atlanta Constitution says that Alexander II.
Stephens permits too free use Of his name by pat
ent medicine men,
Hon. SCHUYLER CoLrAX has recovered his health
and resumed his lecturng tour. His Lincoln lee.
turc has proved mine of gold to him.
MARCELLUs EMERY. editor of the Bangor COR-
mcrcidl and Democsat, has just died in Bangor Me.
He was one of the most prominent Democrats in
the State.
EX.GovEHNoR LELAND STANFORD, of San Fran.
cisco. is slowly recovering from his long and seri-
ous illness, and Is now able TO be driven out on
pleasant days.
monal intentions toward Mrs, Governor Pickens,
performance that would make Acting Senator
NJ. q. Butler his stcpson.
joins MCLEAN, quondam preacher of Virginia,
has been arrested III Ashville, y. g., for nineteen.
igamy, his nineteen wives being all alive ana
equally apportioned among the several Southern
States
THE imperial ideas are being sown broadcast in
the Dominion. The title Of yiolinist TO Her Royal
lIighness has been conferred upon Mr. Deseve,
of Montreal. The GOvernor.GeneIpl, moreover
has had an uviary constructed at Rldeau Hall, In
which the birds from the woods adjoining the
Government House are housed and fed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-27
POLITIC1L NOTES.

GEORGE II. PENDLEToN, in favor of the Southern
claims for lsSO" Is the way the Atlanta Independent
reads the political stars.
ACCORDING to the Boston Journal, Mr.. Il. +. But
lers several attempts TO secure the Massachusetts,
Govcrnorship have cost him 100000.
THE New Orleans Democrat says Bayard, by his
decent cour,e IN relation to the election laws has
destroyed all the chances he ever had in the South
REPRESENTATIVES, PHELPS seems to be better
Democrat than Greenbacker now, and great many
of those who helped elect him in the same posi-.
uon.-Nelg Hdyel Courier.
In accepting Tilden as their candidate in 1876
the Western Democrats had to I" cat crow In 1880
they will have to tackle the same old bird warmed
over into hash.-S. Louis Globe Democrat.
THE Mobile Register states that while there Is no
enthusiasm for Tilden In that State, "tho South
can be depended upon 10 support him, in case lie
is thought to need further vindication.'
THE San Francisco 1Na looks upon the prospects
for a Republican victory In the California State
election In September as encouraging. II advises
Republicans to make straightout nominations and
an aggressive campaign.
THE Cincinnati Commercial has published reports
of conversations with large number of leading
Democrats in Ohio and adjoining States in regard
to the relations Of Mr. ilden TO his party since the
Investigation fthe cipher dispatches They show
a decided preponderanoe of opinion in favor of
the denomination Of Mr., Tilden for the Presidency
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-27

SENATOR EDMUNDs bill, introduced yes
terday, to provide for the " further protec-
" ton of the constitutional rights Of citi-
2ens and to punish violations of the same y
is n practical and constitutional reiteration
of the bill defeated several years ago, ell
titled "A bill to Protect Electors but mis-
named the Force Bill. 1t does not, ii is true,
contain provision for the suspension of the
writ of hdJeos corpus as the latter did origin
ally; but it is intended to serve exactly the
purposes indicated by its title. The Demo-
Gratis who oppose it will commit themselves
directly and unequivocally against the pro-
lection of the rights of American citizens.
1t is, in short, concise and imperative as
sertion of the legitimate powers of the Gov
ernment in the premises 1t should, but
probably will not, pass. The Democracy
will not dare to permit its consideration be-
fore the adjournment
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-27

II the people desire to fully understand
what real Democratic economy and reform
is they have only to bestow little careful
attention and study upon the action of the
present House of Representatives. That
body has paid two years salary and mileage
TO FINLEY, amounting TO some $1,000,
which he has not earned, and has compen-
sated that wrong by reducing the salaries of
twenty-five principal examiners in the
Patent-Oflice to an amount aggrcgating
S1l 900. This is Democratic economy and
reform with vengeance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-27
dMUSEM EiN7'S.
Congregational Churoh--Musical and Lite
rary Entertainments.

Congregational Churoii--Musical and Lite
rary Entertainment.
The entertainment at the Congregational Church
last evening was notable for the talent and skill of
those participating and the pleasurabe character
of their selections. The ample resources Of resi-
dent musicians and Weyutcurs were well displayed
in the performances Of Miss Agnes McGrew, Miss
C. V. Wooster, Mr.. Twecdae, and Professor
Bschoff and the phenomenal vocal gifts of Mrs. f..
p. Whitney, of Boston, were shown to great
advantage. Miss McGrew added to her al
ready growing reputation as q splendid contrnlto
by her several renditious. Her performance orc,
the Clang OF the Wooden Shoon was especially
tasteful, and was followed by sweet Scottish bal
lad, given in response to Il most earnest encore.
Miss Woosters selections were well received. Mrs.
Whitney possesses voice OF wonderful power and
range, seemingly best adapted to oraorio music.
Her aria with Ncrdure Clad, was enthusiastically
cncorcd. Mr.. Twccdole is alwaysa lavorte, and his
readings constituted very enjoyable feature of the
occasion. Professor BisChoif received the usual
evidences of the high regard and appreciation of
his Washington friends. Professor Richter was the
accompanist of the evening and, as is his wont,
was accommodating and efficient.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-27

THE putative editor and proprietor OF the
post has maliciously and wickedly pursued
that person whom he delights TO charac-
terlze MS sold Man CLAPP," with occa-
sional variations, for more than year, and
without the slightest personal provocation
or justification. This course of conduct has
been pursued with the evident intention Of
provoking a personal encounter in jour
nalism, This gage of controversy we
must decline and leave the field to our as
sailant We do not think the readers of
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN are very
deeply interested in our opinions of our
contemporary personally, nor are his readers
specially delectated by what he may think
of us personally, Certainly, unless they
care more about il than we do, it finds lit
tie interest in any direction, 1t is our chief
purpose 10 prosecute our newspaper enter
prise, even to the discontinue of
our neighbor by making n bet
ter and more respectable journal
than he can even initiate, and to continue
as we have done to gain upon public conf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-27

THE Senate of the United States must
have stood aghast when they read the fol-
lowing pronunciamento from the post. Such
a direful warning seldom comes, save from
the wild recesses ofconfrmed insanity-and
yet it has the ring of the genuine rebel
yell:
When the Radical majority in the Senate
decides that it is willing to give up all the con-
tested points but the supervision Of elections
it must be met with the emphatic declaration
that there must be no compromise on any Of
these questions. The jurors test oath, the
bayonet at elections, and Federal supervision
must depart together from the statutes.
When all law is abrogated, when all pro-
lection to the rights and interests of the
people and good government are wiped out,
and outlaws and lugitiyes from justice are
permitted TO dcpredate upon the people and
the Government without restraint, then the
most will be happy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-27

A NUMBER of disgruntled newspaper
writers OF the JENKINS persuasion are find
ing fault with the President, the Admins
tration, the Government, and everything
else, because they were not permitted or in
vited to so farther than the vestibule Of the
Executive Mansion on the occasion of the
recent official reception held there. As the
invitations for the occasion were rigidly
confined to the requirements of official
etiquette, and rs the affair was intended rs
substitute for the customary State dim
ners given by the President during the
season. it would appear that some of
these fault-finders have very little basis for
their growls Besides, it is no evidence of
self-respect on their part TO show so plainly
their disappointment and chagrin at not
having been present where they were not
wanted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-27

THE Democratic leaders in the Senate
know very well that they can never secure
repeal Of the national election laws either
during the present or an extra session of
Congress. They will accordingly avoid the
rash example Of their fellow-partisans in
the House and while they may consume
much time in discussing the proposed re-
peal, they will eventually succumb to the
inexorable dictation Of partisan fate. The
necessity of an extra session will thus be
avoided, and the Democratic party have one
less sin to account for.