, 1880-12-31
C0MMU NICATED.
SEATTLE, Dec. 27th, 1850

SEATTLE, Dec. 9th, 1850.
EDITOR ARGUS:-lhe letters recently
published by you on the Chinese question
have caused considerable discussion, pro
and con. Many of our good citizens be-
lieve in equal rights to all men;' that
AL men are created free aud equal;' that
''men of equal virtues are eqmls;' that
the subject rs presented is in its true
light 1t is the great question OF the Pa
ctic Coast, and Congress should wisely
make provisions tor it mt an early day.
Last year 81 Cinnamon attended school
in the basement OF the NJ. Il. Church, ev-
cry day but saturday. from to +. Nj.
Also 5. 5. at the same hour on the Sab
bath. Some are the city merchants.
They are taught by Christian ladies. The
general attendance is from 10 to 20 each
day. The whole number in attendance is
about the same as last year. "a have
ioined the NJ. Z. Church. One OF their
number is permitted to preach to his
brethren in his own language. He is a
devoted man and an earnest speaker. Has
belonged to the NJ. E. Church two years.
Last Sabbath Rev. DeVore requested one
who speaks fair English to state what the
preacher had said. He did so in plain
anil simple manner that indicated that he
knew what he was talking about. The
Cinnamon can read and write III their
own language. 1t would be well If every
American could do as well. Some Of
them can read distinctly and understand
the English. The Cinnamon helped to
furnish money to finish the basement OF
the NJ. 4. Church, and to place an organ
there. They select the hymns and sing
In their school and Sunday School. They
are steady, sober, industrious and thrifty
people, some of them have taken land
here in wild state and put it in state
of good cultivation for the use of it for 3
years, to raise vegetables tor market.
Quarterly meeting OF the NJ. E. Church
was concucted by Rev. A. Atwood, Dec.
25th and Goth. DR.. Willard and lady
joined by letter. Mrs. A. w. Jones was
licensed to preach. She is an exemplary
Christian lady and well qualified to fill
the position. May success crown her mis-
sion.
An open temperance meeting was held
in Yesler's Hall last week. It was ad-
dressed by lady from Whatcom Co., by
gentleman, and by Mrs. A. w. Jones.
The subject was well handled without
gloves, and truths plainly spoken. One sa-
loon keeper was taken back, and said ''you
have got all the argument, but we have
got the whisky" and another, IL know
that it is all wrong, but men want the
whiskey and want the money" They
claim:
My lawful trade you must protect,
Ny license have paid
To ruin souls and bodies too
.~' And all mankind degrade"
Several beautiful pieces were sung by
the choir, among which were Tommy
don't 60" H|
The churches of this place had grand
Christmas trees-loaded with presents for
the children, some however were of older
growth, yet they have young hearts, and
all were happy. AT the NJ. E. Church,
MIR. G. E. Jones received real live lady
--none OF the dolls commonly given on
such an occasion tor Christmas present,
and Miss Eda Constantine received true
gentleman and not a toy, as some unfor-
tunately get. They were united in holy
wedlock by the Rev. J. F. DeVore, as
sisted by Rev. A. Atwood, at the opening
of the evening services. 1t was the first
fruit plucked from life's fair ,Christmas)
tree.
Long may the favored man
Live with his happy bride,
May peace and plenty crown