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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-11-16

There is more famine and distress to
come in Ireland. A correspondent of
New York paper writes from Dublin
as follows:
"Great distress exists in county
Glare, owing to the failure of the po-
tato crop and an empidemic among
pigs, and dear prices are demanded for
all articles of food, which is caused by
the tax levied on farmers by the crime
act, and which has proved a very
heavy burden. The country presents
a most melancholy and uninviting ap-
pearance. The fields are deluged with
water. Men, women and children,
pigs, calves, cows, dogs and chickens,
all are herded together in one con-
glomerate mass in miserable dwell
ings unfit for the habitation of any
human being.
The parish priest at Melovun Mel
bag writes gloomy letter to the Dub
lin Freenadn's s Journal, stating that be-
fore two months have passed at least
100 families of the poorer people in his
parish will be destitute and compelled
to call on charity for sustenance. He
appeals for aid to prevent them from
starving.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-11-16

There is probably more monkey bus
iness in the Indian service than any
other department Of the government.
The trouble with the Indian agencies
generally and at the San Carlos and
Pine Ridge agencies particularly, has
impelled President Arthur to decide
on q step toward the transfer Of the
Indians to the war department.. This,
however, can only be done by congress.
The president will soon order General
Miles to make an investigation among
the Indians, that all details of their
Ptreatment needs and wants may be
learned. The selection has fallen upon
Miles because Of his success In dealing
with the Indians both In war and
peace. In many instances where reg
ular Indian inspectors have been dis
patched ON such missions they have
either been deceived or have sold
thsmselves to the persons whom they
were sent to inspect. Gen, Miles, be-
Ing proof against both cunning and
corruption, IL admirably fitted for this
service, and may be relied upon to OBJ
tain accurate Information. Oregon
ian.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-11-16
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF
WASHINGTON.
PROCLAMATION.

Thanks and alteration are due and win be
heartily rendered to Almighty God for the
manifold beuefactions which he has bestowed
upon us as people.
Possessed of large domains replete with
all elements of agricultural, mineral, manu-
featuring and commercial prosperity and
greatness, healthful influences and fruitful
harvests; ever exempt from poverty. epi-
demc diseases, tempests, floods. or droughts,
blessed with free self-government; with
liberty to worship God, each inhabitant
from his own standpoint of conscience and
duty, all these inspire us with gratitude and
constrain us to offer our tributes of thank
fulness with willing hearts to the giver of
all good.
The President of the United States has
designated Thursday the 30th day of No
vember, 1882, to be observed as q day of
Thanksgiving and praise throughout the ma
tion.
Therefore l. William A. Newell, Governor
of Washington, do recommend to the people
of the Territory that they abstain from secu-
lar pursuits on that day, and assemble in
their places of worship to give thanks and
homage to the Creator and Benefactor OF
mankind for His merciful forbearance and
tender care.
Given at Olympia on this, the first day Of
,'--* November, 1882, under the
SEAL. great seal of Washington Ter
'.@. ritory.
VIM. A. NEWELL.
By the Governor:
N. H. OwINGs,
Secretary of the Territory.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-11-16

Parties who have recently returned
to Portland from the southeastern
and central part of Oregon report that
the sinking of number of artesian
wells on that vast waste is being seri-
ously contemplated by those inter-
ested in the water supply of that re-
gion. One well has already been sunk
on the edge of this desert, and the re-
suit, it is said, is very satisfactory.
1t is only % inches in diameter, but
the supply Of water is ample. A pipe,
which has been fitted into the well,
projects 10 or IL feet above the surface,
and the water is thrown out with
great force.' Should number of ar
tesian wells be put into successful OPP
GRAFTON, the advantage to that portion
of eastern Oregon, and particularly to
stock men, would be incalculable.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-11-16

The magnificent Yellowstone park
is in danger of being rapidly destroyed
and its natural beauties defaced by
wantonness and vandalism, unless the
government steps in to protect it. 1t
Is said that the first thing the Eng
lishman does after arrival in this
country is to start for the Yellowstone
park, and needlessly shoots down
scores of its large game. Nor are for
eigners always the chief sinners in
this respect. Many of the most ia
nous Yellowstone geysers have been
ruined by people who amuse them
selves by throwing immense trunks
of pine trees into them in order to see
the water force them high in the air.
In many cases these logs have stuck
in the water-apertures, and have COM
pletely stepped the spouting. In
Wyoming the people are taking steps
to put stop to such vandalism, and
the wholesale slaughter of buffaloes
and other game by English tourists.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-11-16

It is estimated" says . contempo-
rary In the east, at the signal office,
s'that at least $l3,000,000 of property
and many persons remained safely in
harbor 6n account of the warnings
given by the signal Office before the
cyclone Of some weeks ago, and that
the saving In this one instance pays
the expenses of the signal service for
at least ten years." This is q state
ment which commends itself to those
extremely practical people who have
been so long In finding out the useful
ness Of the signal service, and who for
several years maintained that this ser
vice was q mere waste OF time and
money. The truth is that the effic-
ieucy of the service has increased very
greatly, and that II Is all the time ac-
quiring greater facility aud certainty
In its forecasts.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-11-16

The activity of volcanic action in
the Snake river lava beds near the
line of the Oregon Short Line rail-
road, is driving many of the gradess
from work. In an area of about %
square miles, at short distances apart,
smoke and flames of peculiar odor, col
or and shape, issue from the chasms
and seams in the lava. The irritating
sulphurohs vapors in themselves cause
many to quit work, while the unusual
agitation of the boiling springs and
the general commotion all over the
fields of lava has caused superstiti-
Gus fear to take hold of many of the
railroad hands, and they are leaving
the section terror-stricken. The whole
area has the appearance from a dis
tance Of being afire.-Bdker City Rev.
ellie.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-11-16
sHAp.-The tlrst shad taken \

SHAD.-The first shad taken In
Rogue river, Oregon, was caught In .
seine by salmon fisher. Its weight
was one and oBe-fourth pounds. Shad
have been taken during the present
year tn the Columbia river and on
Puget Sound, and until their taking.
were never before known on the Pa
ciflc Coast. A nu nber OF young shad
were placed la the Sacramento river
three years ago, and that they have
multiplied and spread IL now plain
enough, a. also that they will here
after BE- "a common an article Of diet
On the Pacific ~ they are On the At
lantic-
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-11-16

Il very common expression. but We think
that armed TO smbellish and pressrve them
10 ripe old ags is decidedly more appro'
priats. This can be done BY keePine your.
81: ;ssp'ss csS STss snss Gs that s psSds
the teeth and preserve them from the ravs-
Rss Of decay. SOzODONT contains no
scids or gritty substances which injars the
enamel, but i composed Of rArs and anti
ssp<ic herbs, which have bsns6ciAl sGsc(
= ~ vhols seosemy II ths meath sold
~ dFussisa.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-11-16

For a cough or cold there is no remedy
equal to Ammens Cough Syrup.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-11-16
As a proof of the fact that Dungeness

AS proof of the fact that Dungeness
farmers have raised splendid crops
this year, we may cite an instance.
Mr.. Alex. Henderson had fourteen
acres in wheat. He has just threshed
and measured 954 bushels from this
land. OF the fourteen acres there
were five that averaged ninety-one
bushels per acre. How would our
eastern friends like to raise such crops
as this one? The wheat was all Of the
best market quality.-Puget Sound Ar
gus.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-11-16

Old fashionable remedies are rapidly giving
ground before the advance Of this conquering
specific, and old fashioned ideas in regard to
exploded by the success OF the great reno
want, which tones the system, tranquilizes
the nerves. neutralizes malaria, depurates
and enrichss the blood, rouses the liver when
dormant, and promotes regular habit OF
body.
For sale by all druggists and dealers gen.
erally
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-03
st Tuesday the Senate Finance {

Last Tuesday the Senate Finance Com
mittee discussed the Allison bill, provid-
ing for the issue of gold certificates, but
failed to reach any conclusion. Secre-
tary Folger, in his report, deprecated the
issue of gold certificates, but it is gener-
ally conceded that the public convent
ence demands that they shall be issued.
Those who have large cash payments TO
make prefer paper to gold and silver
certificates. Greenbacks are often scarce
and importers, whose checks are not re-
ceivable at the custom house, are put to
great risk, trouble and expense by being
obliged to transport from place to place
a heavy mass Of gold coin or a still
heavier load of silver metal. There is
no better currency conceivable than gold
notes based on deposit of gold coin in
the government Treasury, dollar for dol
lar, and convertible on demand. Carting
around heavy bags of gold coin TO make
payments is barba-ous way Of doing,
and should not be necessary in this day
and generation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-03

The Nashville american thinks the
national seed distribution from Wash
ington is one of those things which, like
the national bouquet garden, should be
abolished or conformed to its original in
tent. 1t says: THE plan for distritu-
ton of new seeds, new varieties, and
testing them practically in various parts
of the country, was a good one. 1t is
true that the great majority of expert.
ments, through carelessness. want of
knowledge, and one cause and another,
was sure to come to nothing; but one
case of success in procuring valuable
new variety, or introducing a valuable
new product, would outweigh any num-
Der Of failures. One practical, live
farmer, having succeeded with a new
product suited to this country, and found
to be profitable, becomes himself a dis
tributing nucleus more effective than the
entire Agricultural Department The
Agricultural Bureau is merely to start
the thing. AS it is, with the bureau q
mere supply store for our own seeds and
productions, the whole object has been
perverted"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-03

At the request of Mrs. Garfield, and
under the direction OF ex-Postmaster
General James, there has been prepared
for presentation to the Queen Of England
q frame containing the first proof Of the
new five cent stamps, United States
postage, known as the GARFIELD stamp"
The portrait Of President Garfield upon
the stamp is an approved likeness, en-
graved by the American Bank Note
Company from photographs selected by
Mrs. Garfield, who also selected the
color which was adopted by the Post
Office Department for the printing of the
stamps. The frame consists Of a mat of
sterling silver, upon which is engraved
an exquisite border Of fine geometric
lathework. This is surrounded by rod
Of solid gold nearly a quarter Of an inch
in diameter cut in barleycorn work Of
new design, with brilliant facets by JAG
auin. The rod separates the silver from
the royal purple velvet upon the con-
cave portion Of the frame, which is Of
fine ebony. A glass plate with beveled
edges covers all except the ebony, and
the whole is enclosed in a cedar wood
box mounted with silver and lined with
royal purple velvet
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-03
The South and New England.

The Boston Post recently published a
very sensible article on the intimate rela-
ton which exists between the trade of
New England and the prosperity of the
South taking the statistics of the boot
and shoe trade of Boston, for instance,
it shows that there are firms there whose
patronage is almost wholly from the
South, and, in consequence, when the
prosperity of this section suffers, the bad
effects are seriously felt in that city.
This leads the Post to discuss calmly and
seriously the situation in the South, ard
it does not think the present status nor
the future outlook promising. 1t says:
There are two ways of locking at the
situation. First, it is apparent that the
next cotton crop is to be short for vail
Gus reasons. Labor is scarce for the
present and hard times have driven many
men away from their farms to work in
turpentine or lumber districts or At rail
road building and cattle raising. Finan-
cisl pressure will prevent the working of
many farms, and in many other cases
the farmers first care must now be to
provide himself with food supplies by
planting wheat, oats, corn, potatoes and
other food crops, and in raising hogs,
cattle and sheep All this will combine
to seriously impair the cotton crop
and. inferentislly, it would seem to in
jure the South. But there is another
view to be taken of the case, and many
who have looked the field over carefully
believe that this temporary condition Of
depression may in the end prove bless
ing in disguise. 1t is apparent that the
South cannot depend on its cotton crop
alone. 1t must raise food crops suff1-
cient for its own consumption, and when
it neglects to do this, it is likely to suf-
fer, as it is now doing. There needs to
be diversity of products in the South,
so that when one crops fails others may
be relied upon; improved machinery to
make cotton and other products more
valuable; more careful farming and
more care in the handling of cotton
until il reaches the market"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-03

The report that the Gar of Russia
thinks of abdicating, while it does not
receive full credence, is regarded as
possibly containing some element Of
truth. His life is one of anxiety and
apprehension. he is suspicious Of every
thing and everybody, aud his crown is
the source Of all his trouble, Still. no
man ever relinquishes a crown lightly,
and many have yielded up life first. 1t
may be that instead of abdication the
Car is contemplating some middle
course, some concessions to his people,
with the view of making his peace with
them. This, it would appear at this
distance from the scene, would be the
wiser course. 1t is well said that by
adopting it the Car might enlarge his
own liberty as well as that of his people.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-03

We might extend this comparison in
definitely through the entire list of manu-
features which are protected" by the
tariff, showing that the protection does
not protect; that, despite the heavy duties.
we import an average of ten dollars
worth of protected merchandise to the
one dollars worth we sell to other coup-
tries. That, for instance, though the
American people are taxed copper cent on
all the silk used in the United States for
the benefit of our silk mills, which get
their silk free, they do not sell yard of
it abroad, and still we import far more
than these mills produce. The higher
the duty, it seems that the less it protects,
but the severer is the prohibition against
exports.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-03

Rev. Lawrence Walsh, Treasurer Of
the Irish National Land League of the
United States. reports that the sums re-
ceived from January IS to October 10,
1881, when the third quarterly reports
were issued, were $1O1, $50 rs, the re
mittances received from October 10, 1881,
to February IA, 1882. were $60341 80;
total, $161, 1893 0S. The sums reported
as sent direct from the date of the Buff
falo Convention to October 10, 1881,
were $34,S35 "A, reported from the
Monroe County League, through DR..
Casey, of Rochester, N. Y, 81, 500. the
grand total being $2O1. 233 80.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-03

The Virginia Readjusters have about
finished their lsbors OF gerrymsndering
the Congressional districts Of the State.
They now claim that they have so fixed
things" as to make sure Of at least seven
Of the ten districts. 1t is believed, how
ever, that as it will be impossible for the
Readjusters to elect their candidates in
certainly seven out of the eight districts
which they claim to b. able to carry
without material aid from the Republi-
cans, it is not unlikely that that party in
that State will claim at least three Repre-
sentatives in the next House.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-03

It seems that several Western papers
70 whom Mr.. Blaine's late Grafton had
been mailed in advance on condition that
it be not published until after its de
livery, broke faith with him, and pro
duced it in their columns prematurely.
Their conduct greatly annoyed the
plumed knight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-03

And so it seems the tariff commission
bill has been again postponed, this time
indefinitely. This is not to be wondered
at. The protectionists who have control
of the Ways and Means Committee have
wholesome dread of that or any other
measure, which will bring on discussion
of our present tariff being considered
They are well aware that when the peo-
pie of the country get their eyes fully
opened to this subject through a Con-
gressional discussion or any other means,
high protection is doomed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-03
st. axfubs OIL.
Removing the Capitol.

A few years ago it was the fashion among
g certain clique Of politicians, whose utter
ances were echoed by portion Of the press,
to clamor for the removal Of the Capitol
from Washington to some representative
Western city near to the geographical CEN
tire of the country. The topic seemed to
prove q seven days wonder, however, and
was soon forgotten in the rush and require
ments Of the Nations urgent business. Now
whether the Capitol will ever be removed or
not is not near so interesting q question to
some people as whether rheumatism can or
will be removed from their bodies. The sub
ject of the removal Of this disease from the
system has very successfully interested my
RAIDS of people, and from the extended ex-
pressions conveyed by the almost iBnumer-
able statements received from representa-
tives Of every class of the community, we
append the followed brief selection-pre-
missing for the benefit of the reader that the
disease referred to is rheumatism or neu
ralgia and the remedy is that grand old pain
panacea-St. Jacobs Oil. The Rt. Rev.
Bishop Gilmour, Cleveland, Ohio; "Ex-
cellent for Rheumatism and kindred dis
eases. 1t has benefited me greatly. Hon.
Carter II. Harrison, Mayor of Chicago:
"Has been used in my family and neighbor
hood with remarkable results, and think
It an excellent remedy. John Carr
Moody, ESQ, Counselor-at-law, Vallejo,
CAL: "The relief afforded In a short
time was such as to make me dis
regard the evidence of my own
senses. captain Paul BoYton, the World
Renowned Swimmer: "I do not zee how
could get along without st. Jacobs Oil. ~
Mr.. D. w. Mcdonald, Sergeant-at-Armso Of
the House OF Commons, Ottawa, Can: GA
splendid remedy; cured rheumatism OF my
wrist and hand. "-Commander j. B. Cogh-
Ian, .. s. N, Mare Island, Cal: Complete
and wonderful cure Of most painful attacks
Of rheumatism. WIN. H. Wareing, ESQ =,
Assistant General Superintendent New York
post office "Proved sll that is claimed for
the Oil and found efficacious. Ready relief
for rheumatic pains "-Ex Postmaster Gen.
eral James, while Postmaster of New York,
tersely and Enthusiastically Endorsed Su-
perintepdent Wareing's report by writing !:
81 concur"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-03

And so ROderick Maclean, q son Ct
Albion, Jealous of GuIteau's notOriety,
yesterday attempted the life Of Queen
Victoria. He with difficulty escaped
lynching. It will be safe to wager that
he will not receive half the consideration
in the courts which has been accorded
our American assassin.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-03


The total value of all the exports Of
the United States during the same year
was $3.50, 925, 947. Admitting that all
the exports not included in the above
list of mot protected" were Of the pro-
tected class, which is by no means the
case. these figures show how the pro-
tective tariff prohibits the export OF
American manufactures.
On the other point, that the protective
tariff does not protect, we obtain from
the same source the list of values of
American manufactures exported, and
the value of the same classes Of goods
imported, despite the enormous pro-
tective duties levied thereon, as follows:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-03

Mrs. Daniel Webster, who died Sun
day evening Of pneumonia at New RO-
chelle, n Y, had lately celebrated her
eighty-fourth birthday. She became the
wife Of the great statesman in December,
1929 In appearance Mrs. Webster was
tall and well proportioned, with fore
head high and broad and eyes dark and
full. Her once brown hair was thickly
spread with gray. The remaining mem
bers Of the family are the children of
her daughter Julia, Samuel Appleton
and Mrs. Jerome Bonsparte.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-03

The National Conference Of Prohibi-
tionists, called to meet at Chicago March
1st, has been postponed, and the alliance
will unite in a conference at Chicago, to
be called for the latter part Of August by
the Hon. Gideon T. Stewart, of Ohio, as
Chairman Of the National Prohibition
partys Executive Committee. A change
Of party name viii be among the ques-
tions before the conference.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-03

The forthcoming Roundabout novel
Ito be published in MARCH, is entitled "a
Tallahassee Girl, and is said to be re-
msrksble story of life in the picturesque
old capital Of Florida, among the semi
feudal aristocracy Of that region. The
scene is laid since the war, and presents
: vivid picture of the old and new South
and many fascinating pen-pictures Of the
hill country of Middle Florida, the land
Of perpetual summer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-03

Senator Vance's speech on the tariff
has received many compliments. David
A. Wells wrote him letter in which he
said 81 have read every word and line
of your speech most carefully, and thank
you personally for it. I think it the
best and clearest speech on the subject
ever made in this country for popular
use, and is calculated to make fifty con-
verts where anything l can say will
make one. hope it will be distributed
widely"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-03

A decision of Importance to the
Chicago Board of Trade brokers and
their customers was made last Monday
by Judge Moran, who held that a
promissory note, given in settlement of
differences on the option Of the trade
could not be collected. inssmuch as it
was illegal, and neither more or less than
gambling.