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Our Washington Letter.
WASHINGTON, April %, 1881

WASHINGTON, April q, 1881.
The most successful of our modern
naval officers was eloquently praised by
orators ON Monday last, on the occasion
city. There was '"s s..,tr IN his honor IN TINS
thing Of partisan nature in the proceed
ings Only one other event of the kind
has occurred here since the war of which
the same could be said Oddly enough
that, too, Was commemorative OF our
naval heroes On Monday the President
accepted the Farragut statue in behalf of
the country i'll Il brief speech, then Hon.
Horace Maynard and then Senator
Voorhees,.
The sudden change of weather is
having one. excellent effect Senators
who could have remained in session
through months Of cool weather, have
required but three or four days of sum-
mer heat to drive them into caucus. At
this writing there is no reliable report of
what the R=publican caucus, called for
to-day, agreed to, but there is no doubt
whatever but that this or one soon to
follow it, will consent to permit the
Senate to go into executive session.
This means, though no formal declara-
ton of the kind may be made, that the
'rcans have given up all hope of
sisr,;no Sen.,. officers at this session.
The great quarrel IA executive session
will be over Robertson, OF lew iork-
Within a few days the friends or ~
Conkling have claimed confidently that
Robertson would be defeated. Probably
a few DAYS will determine the question.
The National Republican, which is in
part owned by Gen Brady, whose resig-
nation as Second Assistant Postmaster
General was lately demanded, earnestly
defends the General from charges of col
lusion with. contractors- 1t intimates
that the General received money from
them bot only to aid In the election Of
Garfield, and that the latters written
authority was first secured. wonder if
any business or industry of the country,
legitimate or illegitimate, was spared by
the remorseless collector Of funds, N
effort to elect Garfield and defeat Han
cock. That the campaign vas to be one
of money was sbewn when the same
R,publicun s'ated, incautiously, soon
.f,s, darfelds nomination, " that he was
snertiy going 70 yew f3rk To consult
with the great capi alists Of the country"
Every day since there has been made
public some proof that money, and
nothing but money, carried the election
This new development of the Republican,
that the fraudulent PostOfice contractors
we're bled in the cause, is the most inter
esting of all 1t SO happily illustrates the
methods of the party Of grea. moral IDEAS
Ii may be stated with positiyeness,
though the contrary impression prevails,
that not only several members Of the
Cabinet, but the President himself, con-
sult with Democratic Senators as to the
personal fitness OF persons urged for
Federal Offices in the Democratic States
OF course such consultation is not had
with a vie~ to the selection of Democrats
| to Office, but only - the best means Of
ascerta;ning the mental and moral quail
| fications Of ofhcial candidatea
, 1881-05-21
Governor NcMuuin-
PEyDLEroS, May II, 1851

PESDLET0S, May ii, lssi-
EDITOR SrArEsMAS:-No;'cins IN the
D,uy sra1Esx.x of this date an inquiry
concerning Hon. Fayette McMullin's where
.bout, and whether he is stll alive | under
take 70 answer the same He was appoint
ed Governor of your Territory in 1856 "
President Buchanan and resided in Olympia
until Virginia thn native Sta.ei seeded
when he returned home and represented bis
own State in the Confederate Senate. After
the var had closed, he took up his residence
in wytheville in Southwestern Virgins
vbere he lived up to the time his death.
Abont November 18th last he was killed oy =
railroad accident near the latter place,
'-'' N l. B. Cox
, 1881-05-21

The SrArEsMAN admits the existence Of
dull times in Walla Walla, but thinks
there Is no reason for dependency on
that account. They have had dull times
before, and came out Of them with flying
eoiofs- 1t expects the town to loose
much trade and travel in consequence of
roads and steamers seeking new routes,
but it claims that the loss will be more
than made good by gains elsewhere.
We hope our contemporary is right in this
matter, for We, in common with people
generally hereabout, have " sof:ness .
towards Walis Walla, and We don't want
the place to be second to any other east
II the Observation-Disclosures.
, 1881-05-21

SrScE the Star Route disclosures there
is yery little heard about the boasted
purity Of the Hayes administration
1t was an era Of can't, hypocrisy and
mock piety,
But this did not prevent the thieves
from stealing right under the Presidents
eyes.
While Hayes prayed his subordinates
pIundered, but then wine was excluded
from the White House, and prayer meet
Ings we're held every Sunday evening.
There is some consolation in recollect.
ing these facts
, 1881-05-21

MANY of the papsrs sre a<king whether
Mr.. Conkling or Mr.. Garfield Is Pres'-
dent of the United States With all dne
respect for our llnstrious New fofk
Senator, we imagine that the eent!smso
at present residing In the White ho1se
viii prove to be Presidant, and not ,sae
man at the other end of the avenue
, 1881-05-21
s'31 ..s.'H31KUS.
OF low

Vicious habits OF any ki-
or the use of alcoholic drinks, -
obstacle 10 promotion or employment
when others who are free from such dis
qualifications can he found
The use Of stinulants when on duty,
even If not taken in excess, VIII be suffi'
cient cause for dismissal, and entire alb
sJinence is recommended to all.
II is also recommended i,at brother
hoods, combinations and unions be
recommended Efarss wi! be made to
sccure the beneficial objects proposed IN
such organizati rs by substitutes, less lia.
ble to be CENTRALIZED by designing leaders
for mischev0us purposes
L,yal should be the duty of every
.-uul we. The interests of the company
must not he sacrificed TO advance those of
tne indiv dual. No officer or agent must
expect 10 receive pecuu'ary profit from
HIS position other than his regular COM
penSation. The acceptance "f presents
7 commissions for performance OF any
,fficral service viii rot he permitted. and
n" interest in contracts or transportation,
the profits of which can be affected by
use or abuse OF official position, viii be
tolerated
The General Manager considers it pro-
per rha' his position and his policy should
no nnuis'akahly defined He eynecfs to
be the friend Of every man who does his
du'y, and will seek to do justice To all
with strict imrartiality;
That the anticipations of brilliant
future for the Northern Pacific Railroad
may b. fully real zc!, the management
must rely upon the ti,iolity Of subordi.
mates, and that the relations now assumed
may prove pleasant and mutually advan-
tageous, is my earnest desire
, 1881-05-21

WE have heard Of /" boiled owls, : and
" vet hens,'' but conkling and ms ap
nendaee Pistt are the firss senator's sho
have deliberately sons to soak tne1
svelled hesds. "My name Is J: 4 e. :.
Be gad, sir, and my address 5 the No"
House, M.
, 1881-05-21

IT trsnspires that Dorsey made . di-
rect inquiry Of Attorney General Nae
yeagh if he were implicated by the tes-
timony taken in relation to star-routs
contracts, and received a calm ansrer in
the Affirmative.
, 1881-05-21

Az "unbidden guest has forced his
vay to the feast of the Northern Pacihe
and Henry Willard is his name Eri-
IDENTIFY he Is hard man to beat
, 1881-05-21

A LAND League manifesto has appeared
IN London, signei by Justin Mccarthy,
urging Irishmen to ev,ct their landlords
as they themselves have been evicted. and
to wreak vengeasee at the polls on apas-
tate from liberalism.
, 1881-05-21
n CARD.
At. PlIES SluOOL.

The question is ssmetimes asked why our
charges are more than at any other school,
TLes are not. The mistake arises bacause We
give the price OF tuition for doxsle the length of
fiae. The school year consists Of forty weeks
We, In common with most Boariing Schools,
divide the school year into two terms Of t~en-
ty weeks each, thinking continuous term of
twenty weeks Of more than double advantage
to the pupil over quarter OF ten weeks The
TuE SEC0xD Or EAsTSR TERN.
open. on Thursday. January 90 lsso For
admission apply 70 the Principal,
l3n MIS-. LExru r. WELLS
, 1881-05-21
Brodeck & Co.
Phososraphers. Main si.. Near the Bridge.

Having engaged the services of one of the
very best retouchers on the Pacific coast. lsteIy
EMPLOYED by ]. W. Taber, the leading photo
srspher of San Francisco We are now enabled
TO produce all classes Of work connected with
photography in manner superior 70 any pho
toSr.ph gallery cn the Pacific northwest. We
have also engaged An artist IN India ink, cray
on, water and OIL colors, and are prepared
70 cppy Al kinds Of psctures and enlarge the
same 10 any size desired, and finish the same
in = style superior to any heretofore made.
Our reputation ~ artists is guarantee that all
work leaving this gallery VIII be 6rxt-class and
satisfactory. With our improved instruments
and facilities photographs can he taken in
cIesds as well as in clear weather Give US a
call. BRopEcK / Co.,
Main street p~sr the i.ridge, Walls Walla,
W. T. w5l-2m
, 1881-05-21
RATES on Dowy FnSSICnT :
wlLLs wALLA To PORTLAND
RATES oyrr FREisar'

The Freight Rates between Portland ana
Walla Walla are classified according ts the
character Of freight and rates fixed ranging
from SD 10 per TOD upwards. Schedules Sivihs
detailed information furnished On application
at the Office Of the company.
, 1881-05-21

TIE British House of Commons passed
a resolution in favor Of aboIishing dis
tress for rent Of agricultural lands
, 1881-05-21
RAILROAD DIVISION.

Trains leave the Depot in Walla Walla
every day. except Saturday, at $50 p NJ,
arriving at The Dalles the next morning IN
time u connect with the boat for Portland.
Trains leave The DAlles every day, except
Sunday, at 6i:0 r NJ, or on the arrival of the
boat from Portland, arriving IN Wa!ls Walia
at $50 l. ".
Passengers for A:nsworth change cars at
Wallula Junction.
yyrsTnS rsR RiNlA
, 1881-05-21
The Ton weigh, Is :. ..ses Pounds.

All freight REMAINING at Stations over "a
hours will he stored at owners riSk IN Com.
pany warehouses, damage 1r hiss by ire not
excepted
,Au Freight remaining at Stations uncailed
lfor three months will lie sold at the discre-
! tl'4 the company.
, 1881-05-21
WESTON BRANCH.
PASSENGER RATES /:

Trains Will leave iiGr R're Mouptain Station
on Wednesdays and Saturdays at c Q 'clo-k, p N.
, 1881-05-21

J. VI. Bl(kLEN.
superintendent Railway DiNis10n'
7. 0xEs.
STPrcsidcnf and General Manager.
JOHN MllR.
W Freight and Passenger Agent.
! "aiia W. April %, 1881. d&wtt-
, 1881-05-21

Probably in two or three years we will
again hear some rumors about this
Pataha railroad. In the meantime. the
world will reyolve as usual on its axis +
the sun, moon and stars will give their
accustomed light, and farm produce Will
he 30 cnssen that hungry man will not
be afraid Of brc liking the hotel-keeper up
ia business when he sits down to .
twenty Eve cent meal RAILANAD.
, 1881-05-21
The N. 2. 4. r. Employees.

Gen. Herman Hsupt, the new General
MANAGE; has issued the following circu-
lar TO officers and employees of the road !;
Mr.. II. E Sargent, having pressed the
acceptance OF his resignation, the Presi-
dent and Directors OF the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company have appointed
the undersigned his SUCCESSOR.
In assuming tie duties and RESPONSE
biiiies of General Manages, the candid
cooperation of al officers aad employees
of the company is desired.
1t is not proposed to make any changes
in the several departments, except such
as he efficiency of the service may from
time to time require.
The General Manager viii consider 1t
his duty, so far as practicable, TO promote
the comfort and advance the interest of
all classes of employees, to avoid favorit-
ism, aud recognize meri. rs the enly pro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

He went out and found his way 10 the
shops-open TO the last on Christmas eve in
the old town-looking for Christmas gifts
New work for him-but he entered into IL
earnestly. Perambulating the streets like a
bewildered Santa Claus he went home laden
with books and tops, and jewels, and bon
bons. Mrs. Osgood lifted her hands, and
thought the end of the world must be coming
Help me to put these things away, Os-
good. Don't stare as il you we're moonstruck
And, look here-there'n be company to din
ner tomorrow. Mind you send in good
one."
''The best that ever was seen on table,
master-if it's for them I think IL may be
for"
"wel, it is. Miss Amy's coming home
again"
Heaven be praised, sir The house has
been but dull one since she left IT,"
And they came. Amy and Amy's husband
and the pretty boys were there and, best Of
all, the sweet little girl with the golden hair,
sitting next to grandpa. 1t was too happy q
party for loud mirth. And among them Jo-
seph Golding saw, or fancied he saw, another
face, over which, almost thirty years ago, he
had watched the grave-sod piled-a face visit
full no longer, but bright with a strange glory
Close over beyond him she seemed to stand !;
and he heard, or fancied he heard, a whisper
from her parted lips, though it might have
come only from his own heart,
"Peace on earth, and good will toward
men,"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

The Atlantic Monthly for January gives excellent
promise for the coming year 1t opens with essay
by Mr.. Howells, entitled "Polce Report" describing
in Mr. Howes' most engaging style, incidents and
reflections of two visits to police court. Mr.. La
throp begins story which will run through three or
four NUMBERS can Echo of Passion, the first install
ment of which is remarkably good and indicates that
il is to be Of the best stories which the Atlantic
has had. very striking article is by Rev.
E. L. Hale entitled "John Baptist at the Jordan. 1t
is the first paper Of series events in the life OF
Christ and is intended to reproduce as faithfully and
as graphically as may be the POLITICAL religious and
social conditions Of the people Of Palestine at the time
of Christs coming, "studes in the South" is the t-
tie of another thoroughly interesting article, which
describes from close and accurate information the
condition Of affairs at the South this paper, which is
the hrst Of series, being given largely to what are
known as the 'moonshiners." striking short story
is "And joe" by s. A, L. E. NJ. Elizabeth Robins
contributes a very interesting article "Hindu Hu-
mor.n H. H. describes in her own charming way "a
Midsummer Fete in the Pueblo Of San Juan" The
poetry of the number is by ]. J. Piatt ]. T. Trow-
bridge and Edith NJ Thomas. There reviews OF
several important books, and interesting Con-
tributors' Club The magazine opens the new year
with ine PROMISE and when remember that there
are to be serial stories by Thomas Hardy and Eliza
beth Stuart Phelps in the Of the year we need
add nothing to enlist the interest of our readers
Houghton, Mihiin Co., Boston, publishers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

There is an old story that ono Christmas
Eve, when Joseph of Arimathea was wander
ing over Glastonbury ohurchyard, or, per-
haps, over the hill, where it afterwards stood,
he planted his staff. 1t at once took root, 1t
put'forth leaves, and the next day it was Gov
cred with milk white blossoms. After this it
bloomed every Christmas Day, which in those
times came on the 9th of January, and not
upon the 25th of December After a time,
the people from around London, from Buck
inghamshire and other places, began TO take
slips from the plant and were greatly pleased
to find that each one possessed the miraou-
lous quality of the parent hawthorn each
rooted at once, and each bloomed on Christ
mas only. Then it happened that certain
people who like TO rearrange matters began
TO meddle with the almanac itself, and they
altered the date of Christmas, and all other
well.established holidays. 1t was not pleas
ant change, and 1t was troublesome to re-
member that the 1st of May now came in
April but then, as now, no one ever correct
ed an almanac. When the thorn, however,
came TO be discussed, some of the people
said il would bloom on Christmas no matter
in what month the day should come, for If 1t
did not there would be no Significance at
all in it. There were others more doubtful
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NO. 81.

who shook their heads, and the end of Il was
that, on the evening Of Dec. "a (new style),
the people from Quainton, Buckinghamshire,
where the Glastonbury slip had grown and
hourished, started out, two thousand strong,
and with lanterns aud candles went 70 see II
the thorn had budded. The night was clear
and cold, and the bush stood barren and bare.
There was no sign Of blossom, and, no mat
ter what the almanacs said, II was clear that
the staff of Joseph Of Arimathea meant to
keep Christmas upon its own day.
This at once decided the people. In Quain-
ton the church bells rang, but the minister
waited in vain-the people did not come; no
carols were sung, the mistletoe boughs we're
not hung, and all the games we're put off un-
I'll the real Christmas Day should come.
Whether or not the thorn bloomed on the 9Th
of January, orwbether, disguised with changes,
II left of blooming altogether, tradition does
not tell but one thing is upon record-the
Quainton people kept their Christmas old
style. And when il was found they would do
so, even il all the other villages had done with
their mummers and carols, and had settled
down to common life again, something had to
be done, and the clergy from the country
around decided that the new Christmas must
certainly be kept, IL things were ever to be
made even, but that the old one should also
be holiday and have its share of festival.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

"Christmas is comingi" the children cry,
Counting the weeks that are hurrying by.
Dear little children, who live at home
And do not guess what II IL 10 roam
From morn till night, with stockingless feet,
Up and down through the ice and sleet.
"Christmas is comingi" thinks little Tim,
But what eau Christmas do for him.
His home is a cellar, his daily bread
The crumbs that remain when the rich are fed
No mother to kiss him when day is done,
No place to be glad in under the sun.
That wonderful fellow, old Santa Claus,
Who never is idle a moment, because
He is kept 80 busy with piling the toys
Into the stockings Of girls and boys,
No wonder he sometimes forgets, you know,
Into the homes Of the poor to gol
But, dear little children, you understand
That the rich and poor all over the land
Have one dear Father, who watches you,
And grieves or smiles at the thing you do.
And some OF His children are poor and sad
And some are always merry and glad.
Christmas will bring TO you many joys
Food and plenty, frolic and toys;
Christmas to some will bring nothing at all;
In place Of laughter the tears will fall;
Poor little Tim to your door may come
Your blessings are many; spare him some.
The Christmas bells will sweetly ring
The song that the angels love TO sing,
The song that came with the Saviour's birth,
peace and good will, and love on earthI"
Dear little children, ring, pray,
Sweet bells in some lonely heart to-day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23
Christmas MlSceAaNy.
a Christmas Carol.

The shepherds went their hasty way,
And found the owy stable-shed
Where the Virgin-Mother lay;
And now they checked their eager tread,
For to the Babe that at her bosom clung,
mothers song the Yirgin-Mother sung.
They told her how a glorious light
Streaming from heavenly throng,
Around them shone auspending nightl
While, sweeter than a mothers song,
Best angels heralded the saviour's birth,
Glory to God on high and peace ou earth
She listened to the tale divine,
And closer still the Babe she pressed;
And while she cried, The Babe is mine,
The milk rushed faster TO her breast;
Joy rose within her like summers morn
Peace peace on earth the Prince Of Peace IL born.
~
Thou Mother Of the Prince Of Peace,
Poor, simple, and Of low estatel
That strife should vanish, battles cease,
Oh why should this thy soul elate7
Sweet musics loudest note, the poets story
Aud is not War youthful king,
A stately hero clad IN mali
Beneath his footsteps laures spring;
Him earth's majestic monarcha hail
Their friend, their paymate and his bold bright eye
Compels the maiden's loye-confessinc sigh.
"Tell this ia some more courily scene,
To maids and youths IN robes Of stgiol
am woman poor and mean,
And therefore IL my soul elate
War is a rutian, all with guilt dehled,
That from the aged father tears bis ohidl
VII.
"a murderous hend, by hends adOred,
He kills the sire and starves the son;
The husbands kills, and from her board
Steals all his widows toll had won;
Plumbers Gods world Of beauty; rends away
All safety from the night, all comfort from the day.
VIII.
"Then wisely is my soul elate
That strife should vanish, battles cease;
I'm poor aud Of low estate,
The mother Of the Prince Of Peace.
Joy rises in me, like a summers morn:
Peace, peace eaTth the Prince Of Peace ls BORN
u CnLoriito
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Christmas C5iNs---A DomsstIo Dialogue

Husband.
From midas cline and her coral shore,
bring thee this bric-a-brac lump Of ore.
VIE.
gift from thee Is precious trust
(Aside) But It's only another thing to dustl
Husband.
Here's a cloisonne plaque Of antique mold,
Embossed with threads Of silver and gold,
VIE.
Such gift as this can never rust
(Aside.) But it's only one thing more to dusti
Husband.
See this figure Of Helen, with her Grecian chin
And the tint Of the olve-what prize to winl
VIE.
A profile dvinei What a lovely bustl
(Aside) But it's only another thing to dusti
Hnsbdnd
Here's portrait on ivory-I need not say who
A foolish old fellow who is fond Of you.
VIE.
All the best gift Of alli-the lines are so justi
(Aside) But it's only another thing to dust
Husband.
And here Ia the last-a huge solitaire,
It will glisten and fash in thy raven hair.
VIE.
Just see how II sparklesl (Aside.) All, now must
Show Mrs. st. Clair how ito get up and dust"
-BOsfOn Journal,