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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-10

intelligent and prosperous community. There
is good saw mill in operation on the
Washougal but few miles from there, with
bright prospects of Touring mill at an
early day. was informed by Mr.. Lawton
that there are many desirable claims in that
vicinity yet open to settlement.
Leaving Bear prairie l returned to Cape
Horn mountain with a view to visiting the
school in the Turner neighborhood On my
journey there ! called at the residence of j.
A. kerns. Mr.. Kerns has beautiful claim
on which he has recently built atine dwelling
house. After dinner and a brief but pleas
ant VISIT | made short call at the home Of
Mr.. Allen. Here my stay was also transient
but of peculiar interest, from the fact that
some OF their friends had for years been my
near neighbors on the grass-hopper plains of
Nebraska Leaving here was at the school
house in district No. ~. The building is
comparatively good, and pleasantly located
by the roadside in the midst of an evergreen
bower There were 80 scholars present,
which tested the utmost capacity of the
school room. The order was good There
was system manifest that reflects much
credit upon the skill of the teacher. Miss
Selby is evidently a genuine worker in the
school room, and her example is having a
salutary effect upon the efforts and progress
of her pupils. From there l turned my
steps toward the landing, stopping over
night with Mr. Stice, whose hospitality |
had enjoyed on former occasion. The
next forenoon was spent in the school III
that neighborhood. 1t is taught by Miss
Mckinney, and seems to be working with n
fair degree of success. They have a new
and very tasty school building in this dis
trict, and educational matters seem to be in
an encouraging condition. l then called
upon Mr.. Hart, the clerk of the district
where L took dinner. Here as in almost
every family that had conversed with, |
found lively interest manifested in the
welfare of our schools.
My visit to this section was pleasant
one, and from the encouragement received
on every hand l confidently look forward
for better state OF things in matters per-
tanning to our educational growth.
Parkersville seems to bear the evidences
OF lively little town. | noticed that the
shelves in the stores We're well filled, and
Che merchants We're busy waiting upon Gus
toners. 1t has fine location, and when
the title to the site is definitely settled, its
way will be clear fora rapid growth. r.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-10
THE FOURTH AT VANCOUVER.

The editor of this paper is too much
disguised to write up an account of
the celebration, and will simply say
that on that day there was little
fog, it sprinkled, it drizzled, it rained,
it poured, and the water came down
everywhere like it does sat Ladore."
The celebration was practically busted
by it, ahd we join in the regrets of
our people that we could not do bet
ter for the thousands of visitors who
honored us with their presence. Fol-
lowing are some published accounts
of the affair, commencing with that
from the Oyegonian:
The day at Vancouver began with
a prospect of fair weather and the
whole population reioiced that the
extensive preparations made for the
celebration would not be in vain but
the hope was delusive, the gathered
dampness in the cloudy canopy which
for DAYS before seemed to be getting
ready for the festive occasion, fell in
copious showers during the exercises
of the day and eliminated in steady
pour before the middle of the after
noon, taking the starch out of linen
shirts and white dresses, rendering
the streets muddy and disagreeable
and generally baptizing the patriot
ism of the whole populace. But not
outstanding this discouragement.
the procession formed at the govern
ment dock on the arrival OF the eX-
cursion steamers and marched through
the principal streets to the city park
in the following order:
The Grand Marshall Of the day, DIR,
Randolph Smith and his assistant A.
J. Dillon, Esq.
Twenty first Infantry Band.
Vancouver Fire Department.
Liberty car containing a gaily dressed
little girl for each state and Territory
in the Union.
Orator, Reader, Chaplain and other
dignitaries in carriages.
Citizens in carriages and citizens on
foot.
Arriving at the park the assembly,
numbering about 5000 people, for a
short time stood beneath the dense
foliage of the trees while Jupiter
Pluvius dropped his contribution into
the patriotic cauldron thus amply ar
ranged for the occasion, after which
order was called 10y Hon. 5. w. Brown,
President of the Day, and the band
played "America." Prayer was then
offered by Rev. A. S. Nicholson and
the band discoursed Hail Columbia"
The declaration Of Independence
was then read by w. b. Patterson,
Esq, followed by music, air, "Star
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-10

A SUGAR PLUM.-Mr. c. H. Abbey of the
Lewis river district, has received news from
his back pension, on which he has been al
lowed an equalization II over. $500. Not a
bad thing to take in these times.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-10

FouND.-A very nice dog, with collar
numbered. was picked up by George Tooley
day or two ago, and awaits an owner, who
probably lives in Portland.
The New York herald., 1879-09-21
MIR. MACLEANS CApTIvES.

A boy OF about eighteen years stood in the Jener-
sou Market Court. yesterday with tears in his eyes
fcw handfuls OF sand which dropped from the cart
he was driving along broadway had caused his arrest
by Ofccr Davidson. at the insgation of Police Com
missioner Macl.can.
'.How much sand was spiliedy" His Honor asked.
s.Oh. there might be shovoltul In all /" the officer
said.
sCome up here" His Honor said TO the delinqu qucnt
aud mounted the stand In hcsitating way
another question asked him.
"what have you 20 sayy You are charged with
violating aCorporaton ordinance In spiiling sand
broadway.
"a little mieht have fallen sir % the pr soncr mur-
INJURED. ''but couldn't help ~. IL took too small
a load wouldn't get ticset Wo have TO All tho
pretty we'll up. and some sand will spill any
how"
''Aro you driving for yourscifg'
''No, str. II q 10 support my mother am work
ing. My fath,r a. ia ireland and wc aro all alone.
by Is that horse aud cart We haven't cont In the
house and won't have amy money TIL got paid next
Monday"
II am sorry for you. young man" said His Honor.
with sincerity. II sympathize with you, but l am
compelled BY the Law TO punish you. shall Inn
pose tho lightcst hne. however IL ~ 81. Can you
raise that much money!
Ihe prisoner shock his head sadly. 81 haven't
cent in the world. sir. ho said. lilo turned back to-
ward the prisoners pcn he said a. but Alderman
Morris. who had bccn seated beside the Justice was
moved by the recital aud AZ this point paid the hne.
Tho hoy left the court sobbing. That not tho
only delinq uent the Com missioner called to account
Gallagher aud Louis Loocr. q tootDlack aud
butchers boy. pummoiiing each other with q will
la tho Iombs Court thoy were punished to the ex-
tromity Of the law.
The New York herald., 1879-09-21
A TRIBUTE OF GRATITUDE.

The letter carriers of New York. gratefully appre-
ciating the efforts made in their behalf by Con-
gressman s. s. Cox Of this city, at the last session
of Congress. In having law passed by which their
salary was restored, determined to demonstrate
their fecligs toward him in very substantial
ner. They procured fine watch, to which mas
s.ve gold chain and charm attached, which was
presented to Mr.. Cox last evening. Mr.. p. II. Good
win made the presentation. which Mr.. Cox acknowl-
edged in the following terms:-
GENTLEMEN. FnIESps-This indeed is a beautiful
and elegant surprise. II is worth while to have
served the letter carriers OF New York and the
try when such al exquisite evidence. such timely
evidence OF your generous feeling Is the result.
shall wear 1t near my heart in double sense. To
have been your friend to have given what of
perience and work ! could to harmonize some
three hundred statesmen from city and coun-
try i'll favor of fair qadnftm meruH for
your weary round of service: to have
made myself i'll the slightest degree accessory the
act which did you simple. though not yet ample
justice. Is of the happy incidents OF long and
checkered representative career, which you have
membored in way to make 1t grateful and pleasant
shadow in weary waste OF unprontable work.
poet has said that We should not count
time by the dial but by heart throbs, But
is it not profitable and pleasant TO do bothg
In measuring the moments as they fly true
cnronometcr is as useful as the most rehnod ma
chinery OF this inventive age Who was 1t that said
that moments are but the gold dust which make
up, when melted. the rich aud lustrous ingots of
lie? 1t Is a thought OF beauty well OF utility.
But here wo have the golden particles fused by
your generous thoughts and formed and chased
out OF the atomes into rare emblem incentive and
instrument OF human duty. hope to Keep time in
my own heart throbs to this precious keeper of
time. 1t will be perpetual reminder OF your kind
ness, u constant stimulus to vigilance ana exertion
in behalf OF honest and lily paid employees,
OF this episode. rendered peculiarly delightful
by the sanction of your honored chief Postmaster
James, who is at once your model of duty aud your
steadfast friend.
BE pleased to communicate to the lotter carriers of
New York my warmest acknowledgements for this
exquisite testimonial OF their regard.
The New York herald., 1879-09-21
MsRRlED

Dnxsrs--A~nxsS.-on Tuesday. September IG.
is1s, ~ ths key. tialney Moor. 1nEoDoEE H. DENNIS
HAr1IN a. AsafxAx. the eldest daugh hter or William
h kshsnau. No cards.
e.oa1rs~- -poxovss.-on the 18th inst. by tho Row.
u A. Oftslia. han. NJ r. GORDON 20 NJ Il. DosoyAS.
az ths rr.taenee % the brides mother.
1fs sxs- AlFHs--ou srptenber ~. by the Rev.
q. n. krutei. ktDaIru A. HofnASS TO GkokofASA Z.
ALFNK an af this city
nomyos--vA> RmEn-- Monday. september =. 1879.
~ shs h-s Geo. D Huist. A. Ar0r~rcs HoRroS to
tANsr LoNEsF Van hIrER all ~ Brooklyn.
McCsFFrKn-~ ~NooRN.--Ou Wednesday. September
A. is7p by the hrv. George Hollis. DOUGLASS q.
MgxiurfsR. Dr.. 90 tssA Moonn. daughter OF Jona-
than More, all ~ brooklyn. No carts.
fsF10n--iGxos -liy the Rev ". Babbitt. WILLIAM
fsrLnR ~ brooklyn. % arxSIn A. DIXON. OF Nyack.
N.N
wasrE-curren. Friday evening. september
~ AZ The MADISON Avenue ghurrh ~ this Disciples,
by the Rev. ". X. Davis. GILnKKr n. WASTE to FAN
alA N CUrtER. both of this city.
Vermont aud Massachusetts, papers please copy.
The New York herald., 1879-09-21
SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

In tho Supreme Court. Chambers. yesterday.
Walter l.. Sanford and John n Haight, exme embers
OF tho police force. sued out writs Of certiorari
through their counsel Messrs. Ambrose H. Purdy
and Edward 4. o'Dwycr. which writs made re-
turnabic before Judge wcstbrook. holding
Special Term of the supreme Court From the peti-
tIons lcd 10 appears that Sandford has been the
force pino and Haight three years. The argu-
mcnt on the writs viii take place OH next Tuesday.
James %. O'Connor Is the owner of tenement
house Greenwich street. and while endeavoring
collect his rcntN OF the tenants, it Is alleged
committed upon him fclonious assault, which in
duccd him to invoke tho majesty OF the law. Upon
application 60 Police Justice Morgan in the Tombs
Court warrant refused tho ground that
OConnor resident OF Brooklyn. On petition
OF his counsel. Mr.. George W. Wilson. yesterday, in
the Supreme Court. Judge wcstbrook granted an
order calling upon Polics Justice Morgan to show
cause why pcremptory maudamus should not issue
compelling hlfn 10 grant the warrant.
The New York herald., 1879-09-21
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS ToMBs.

The following correspondence passed yesterday
between Generals Mcmahon aud Aspinwall, anent
n donation of 500 to the Soldiers and Sailors
Monument Association for the work which that
organization has taken into its hands: s:--
NEw YoRR Sept. 20, 1879
General LLoyp AsriSwALL.-
DEAR GESxRAL-At meeting OF the Young Mems Demo
cratic Club. held the 18th inst 1t unanimously
voted to donate SUO cut OF the funds of the club
rbuton toward the erection OF the soldiers and sailors
monument was appointed COMMITTEES OF to carry
ont the resolution, and In accordance Herewith take
club for SiUu Very truly yours, NJ. I. MCMAHON.
The following reply sent by General Aspin-
WALL
NEw York, Sept 30 1879.
General MARTIN I. McMAnoS.-
DKAR GENRRAL-I have to the receipt of yours of
date enclosing check from tho treasurer OF the Young
Mems Democratic Club of this city, for 500
button by the club to the soldiers aud sailors Monument
Association, which will DO applied designed. In
knowedging the receipt OF this generous contribution
indulge tho hope that their example may be
followed by other associations and individuals
sucicncy of money may bc subscribed authorize
association proceed with the work In hand In
ing ncete thanks to tho Young Mems Democratic Club
would add that IL the OF the association incur
expense liability for which they have the
money actually hand published statement of the
condition and position OF the nation will DO made
early tho month OF November and the work OF
funds bc actively carried on atc that date yours
very respectfully, LLOYD AsPINwALL.
The New York herald., 1879-09-21
ANSWERS IN JUSTIFICATION.

John Bowling. old contractor. sued Philip
Carr in the Marine Court for SANDER claiming $4,000
damages. He says that on the 9th of August last
the defendant. in the hearing of number Of per-
sons. called him public robber. and stated that hs
had robbed who had built some houses for
him. and had shot at the son OF neighbor Tho
defendant denied these allegations, and in a
separate defence averred that he had hired
a stable from the plaintiff, that dispute
to whether the hiring was for o
month year, and that in the course OF the dis
putc the plaintiff abused the defendants son aud
his stablennan, and threatened to blow the defend
ants brains out. Assembly j. c. Julius Langbein,
who appears for the plaintiff made a motion. which
up for argument yesterday before Judge
Goepp. TO strike out the defence in the
~ irrelevant anu redundant. the same was
not material either in justification in mitigation
OF damages. The motion was resisted by Mr.. s. Is.
Brague. defendants attorney who contended that
tho new code allowed u party to plead many de-
fences he chose aud that tho matter set out the
separate defence was pertinent and material to the
issue. Judge Goepp held with Mr.. Langbein t.
his first point. that the answer set up justihca-
tion reserved his decision to whether tho an-
swer set up mitigating circumstances.
The New York herald., 1879-09-21
ODELL'S ICE POND.

Tho suit of Frederick j. Stone, nephew Of Cyrus
W. Fiold, against Moses 4. Odcll. to restrain tho
defendant, tenant of the Cortlandt Palmer estate
from maintaining an Ice pond during tho winter
months near Dobbs' Ferry. thereby, IL Is alleged.
producing maarial diseases during the succeeding
summer ana fall, again before Justice Dykman,
holding special Term of the Supreme Court at White
Plains yesterday DR.. stephen smith aud Professor
Chandler gave evidence for the defendant to the
effect that the ice pond did not cause malaria. On
the conclusion or Professor Chandlers testimony
the Court adjourned.
The New York herald., 1879-09-21
DUMPING IN STATEN ISLAND SOUND.

The residents of Tottenville s. l., have forwarded
q communication to the Pilot Commissioners pro-
testing against refuse being dumped on the shores
of their village. which. they allcgc has been done
for q long time past by tho Atlantic Drcdg-
ing Company, of brooklyn. The latter
have u contract for excavating at Perth AM
boy. " j., directly opposite Tottenville. and IL is
alleged that the material cxcavstcd is dumped In
such manner that IL washes up on tho shores OF
the village. and s also said to be filling up the chan
mel In the Staten Island Sound. Supervisor Dean of
westhod. has engaged himself in the matter In tho
interest OF the residents of his town.
The New York herald., 1879-09-21
A CHANCE TO EXPLAIN.

s. G. Hunt Co.. OF Brcwsters, N. " are charged
by Samuel Thompson's Nephew Co. with having
procured lot OF wool ''by tricks that dark. "
Early in July last they obtained quantity Of wool
for cash. This paid by check enclosed in .
letter ordering double the quantity tho terms also
cash. The wool was delivered but the cash was not
paid. S. g. Hunt Co. having made assignment
which, by legal fiction. Is termed assignment
for the benefit Of creditors. An order of arrest
obtained and the defendants arrested and held
to bail for having. as charged fraudulently
obtained the plaintiffs wool. motion was argued
yesterday before Judge Westbrook. in Supreme
Court. Chambers by Messrs. Kelly and McRae. on
behalf defendants to vacate the orders Of arrest
upon the ground that the wool had not been OBJ
tanned by fraud. Mr.. r. s. Newcombe. for the plain
tiffs pointed out from the defendants papers that
they must have known Of their insolvency when they
obtained the goods; that they obtained them with
fraudulent intent, which appeared from the fact
that Immediately before Aling the assignment they
placed on record mortgages to the brother OF one
OF the Arm. the cousin OF another and fa.herin-law
of the third member. to the amount OF $l3.32
Judge Westbrook said that unless defendants could
explain these remarkable condolences he would
deny the motion and at the request OF defendant
counsel postponed the completion OF the argument
until next Wednesday,, to allow defendants an op-
portunity to explain IL they could.
The New York herald., 1879-09-21
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
tNeAGsn.

KsFx-coux.--On Thursday. September IL. Mr.
AhaAnkA kArx 90 Miss MISSfE coHS No cards.
kLKsS-bAcm.-Mr. ADoLn kLErS 10 Miss AMELIA
bAru. both ~ this city.
MaxpI-AxDEnsoS.-ADoLr NESDI. to JULIA An
pEnsoS. both OF this city. No cards.
The New York herald., 1879-09-21
THE COURTS.
Charges for Alleged Influence with
Government officials.
HOW NOT TO KEEP "A HOTEL.
Going a Wool-Gathering Under
Trying Difficulties.

Three suits are now pending. two In the Marine
and one in the Supreme Court. brought by Edward
A. Boyd against Charles Whtlock to recover over
$50.000 on three promissory notes. The defence in.
terposed is that between the years 1878 and 1873 in
three suits brought by the United States government
against Boyd to recover about $550.000. Whitlock
rendered various services to Boyd The nature of
these alleged services is set forth in the bill Of par
ticulars furnished by the defendant follows I'm
procuring the favorable consideration and infu-
ence or officials and mon OF position and in
tegrity, and i'll Introducing and recommending
the said Boyd to their favorable consideration, in
cluding such men as the Hon. Thomas Murphy. ex-
Collector, and Hon. Chester A. Arthur, ex-Collector
and procuring their influence in behalf Of said
Boyd and also for services in the matter of cashng
said plaintiffs note, James L. Casey Ia brother in
law Of General Grant), for $4,000. and another to
James f. Casey for 81 .000." The plaintiff emphatic
ally denied any such services. introductons pro-
curement OF influence, and his counsel. Mr. Richard
3. Newcombe, moved before Judge Goepp, in the
Marine Court. for a detailed statement by the de-
fendant giving the time aud other details Of the al
legged services by the defendant. the officials named
or any other officials. and how much the defendant
hearing Mr.. Christopher Fine in opposition the
Judge granted the motion.
THE ST. OMER HOTEL LEASE.
Mrs. Emelyn J. Carpenter has brought a suit
against Samuel H. Randall and Webster Young. In
which she seeks to $4,000 damages for alleged
conspiring. She alleges that in March last her hus-
avenue between Twenty-third and Twentyfourth
streets; that Randall. who is lawyer and was her
husbands counsel. prevailed her hus-
band to assign the lease to him. the
ground that her husband had failed
in business he would be greatly harasscd
by his creditors if he continued to run the hotel;
that her husband subsequently, was annoyed by
the conduct OF Randall that he surrendered the
lease to his landlord. disregarding his assignment
to Mr.. Randall, and that the LIST Of May she
leased the hotel from the landlord. II will be
moi he tn frnu
Carpenter. brought suit in the Superior Court, in
which Judge Sedgwick decided that he had no
rights under such lease. The charge of conspiring
is that Randall 4 Young have associated together
to injure the business Of the hotel by statements
that it badly kept; that guests were
robbed and telling the servants that they would
not get their pay. Mrs. Carpenter says that Young
formerly employed as clerk in the hotel. but
disch rged. Upon Mrs. Carpenter complaint Judge
Donohue issued orders OF arrest, upon which
they were both arrested. They yesterday
brought before Judge Donohue on motions to vacate
the orders OF arrest. Alter hearing the argument
Judge Donohue denied the motions. but gave Randall
until tomorrow. Young being rcmanded to Jail.
The New York herald., 1879-09-21
REAL ESTATE.
The following the only sales made yesterday at
the Merchants Exchange salosroomi
ny WILLIAM KxSNELLy,

WILLIAM KESNELLy
Frederick Smyth rcfercc--F foreclosure sale OF acne
third interest In the Ave story brick building with
lease OF lot, 25xO7 on East 9th st.. n. s., 40 a.
of ist av.; lease dated September ~. 1857; to
NJ RICHARD v. uARNkrr
A. III. Joline, rcfercc-Fotccosurc sale OF tho dve
story brick building with lot 25xs53, No. a2U
Henry ST., 8. 225.I II. W. OF jackson ST.; 10
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-05-01
Stonewall Jackson as His Wife Saw
Him

The widow of ".Stonewall" Jackson
says that no man has been more misun-
stood than her husband. "He is repre-
sented," she asserts, "as having been
stern, memorable, and hard-natured.
He was just the opposite. He was as
demonstrative, as affectionate and yield
ing as a woman. AT home he was ten
der, playing, and loving. His whole
life hung around his home. He had no
ambition-no love Of power-no thought
of place or pomp. His horror of blood
shed was instructive and powerful. He
served his country from a sense of duty,
He was passionately devoted to children,
Our first child died, and my daughter
was born only a few weeks before his
death. He never took a days furlough
during the war; not even to come tC
see his child. Just before the battle o
Charlottesville 1 took the little baby
and went to see him. You should have
seer what rapture lie went into ovel
that little girls cradle / have seen hin
kneed by her cradle for hours at a time
just gazing into her sleeping face" i
was suggested that the letters to hel
during the wal would give many in
teresting points. ooh, no." she said,
charming blush stealing yer her face
while soft remembranees put in a new
light in her expressive eyes, "they wer'
all real love letters. He had little room
for anything else in his letters home
And then he was a very prudent ma
and never talked of his plans to an,
one"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-05-01
Terrible Catastrophe.

The particulars Of a terrible catastrophe
which befell the family of Henry Oft, re-
siding near %Stringtown, a village some
twelve miles north of Dayton, Ohio, have
been published. On Thursday evening,
Mrs. Olt who was at work in the garden,
had her attention called to the
barn by the cries of her four.year.
old son issuing therefrom, and cher hor-
ror discovered the building on fire. She
at once ran to The barn and ~endeavored to
rescue her Oh Id, but too
late. The flames had gained the mas
terry, and while consuming the body of her
child seemed to mock her screams of
anguish. The fire soon communicated to an
adjoining tobacco-shed aud stable, and they
were soon enveloped in flames, and it was
but a short time ere the three structures,
with their contents, were entirely con.
sumed. It was some time after the sub.
sidence of the fire that search could be
made for the remains OF the child, when
nothing but the charrcd trunk of the
unfortunate little victim could be found,
the remainder of his person being entirely
consumed.