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NEW FALL GOODS.

WIE have just retirei large ard general ss-
w sortment Of new GOOD, consisting of
Cloths Cssshners. Cassfndts. K,ptuckS J-sns. tlsn.
nels, huslin de Laips dark prints, blsached ami
brown sheetings and shirtines, Tri.h Iinens Cling
hams, Apron Checks Fed 1ickirgs, Shirtng Stripes,
&c.
Also. large assortment Of ladies' and gents. Cot.
ton Hosiery. chill irens' WoolI n and cotton Hosiery
hitting Yarn, Knitting and Thy Cotton. and many
ther desirable goods suitable to the season =
VI FG&N & SON, "1
No. 3, south side Pa. ave-, Cd door from 7th st.
auv lR-ft
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I'll ID "a

pR!Ck AND FRAMETWRLIINGs for sal. 8,
ID prices from $1,000 to $4,000, eligibIy situated
In various parts Of the city
Terms tor some, ons-forrth in cash, and ire bal
anc. in ], 3 3, and years Apply tn POLLARD
WEBB, Real Estate Agent Office on PernsyIyasia
avelue, doors east National Hotel, up stairs
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COUNTRY RESIDENCES for rent
~ have for rent, several new HOUsEs with 2
acres OF ground attached to each, situated on ken.
dali Green" little Eiore than mile q ,rthe sster
from the Capitol
These houses srs spacious and convenient, with
cellar, woodahed, and stable for each and pumps OF
excellent watsr at hand.
The situation is besutful, overlooking large
potion Of the city, and in full view the Capitol
The approach is by til and Ii cts. Delaware ave-
nue. and NJ street - - =
An or1nibus liue for usual fare, has been perma.
oently established on the route, and rams twice
day between Kendall Green and the President
square leaving at q. m and p. m Retu ming
leaves Centre arkst, where it makes bret stand
at 81 and 81 O'clock -.- e...f.-iE-,--I -
Rsnt--TW0 HUNDRED DOLLARS year
The houses not yet taken are open for inspectiop
and can be sesn by applying to WIN. SrICKNEY
Who lives on Cottase street, or myself at nv rssi
denCa, near the premises 10.
je 3O--rf 1a AMOS KENDALJ
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RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL train of passenger
cars on the Chattanooga railroad was thrown
down an embankment 80 feet in depth on
ahe night Of the 18th instant. One person had
a collar bone broken, and others were moro
or less injured. Judge Nicholson, of tho Wash
ingson Union, and family, were passengers.
They escaped unframed
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.I-L-TEHWRAPHMLI
, RIpfsSl. for The baiIy Evening stat
Firemen's Proc ssion In New York-Ths
lCholers-Grisi and Mario, "a.

Cholers-Grisi and Mario, 90.
Scw ToRE. August 2I.--The frenen's pro-
cs-sion, IL honor Of laying the corner stone q
their nev hall this afternoon. promises 20 b
one Of tho most brilliant and imposing dis
pfays Of the kind ever, Witnessed in this city.
The Ranks now fast filling Up with companies
and spectators. The processiaa viii take up
their line of march about TWO O'Clock.
q risi and Mario do not excite rs much en-
thusiaSm as was anticipated
During the last twenty four beurs, i've eases
Of cho!ers admitted into the City Hospitals,
and four deaths. Forty-ons cases reuaising.
The Dsltic's news has had no psrosptihls CT
feet on our markets. -- aSEIsc p 5-r-g
i, Tho fight between Irish and Americana
twelve miles from Buffalo. was no. so serious
as was FIRST reported,
Arrest Of the Angel Gabr.el-Brutsl Murder.
BosroS, Aug 2l-The Angel Gabriel Orr,
alias McSwish, was arrested esterdsy .t Cam.
stidge on q charge Of melting ~ mot He was
Committed 10 jail ta-3h e.. ...
Humphrey Duncan, citizen Of South Bos-
ton, was brutaily murdered last night Tho
case IL now undergoing investigation.
Ehe weather is quits pleasant to-day. There
are only a few Gases Of cholera lingering In the
city. -a..c,
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IL flesh stock Of nEit and irtuous liquors OF the
best quality, among which may he fo,,na fine Resd.
ing ale. other aes and Lager Beer; superior Bran.
dues, Wines, tin. and Other rpfreshments. His
talder Is supp ief with the best Of ID. market IN
season, serv up a. the shortest notice. and tts
Cigars are Of the ehoioest brands. Thankful for
IA Tors, ne hopes to receive continuance of the
same L. SIHAD.
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e The second party Of Kansas emigrants,
under the patronage Of the Emigrant Aid So
ciety, will start from Boston, August29
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BY St ZEN & SCOTT, Anctions srs.
1'wn@ST0RY FRsEE 1UsE. with two Iuili
ing lots. near The Navy Ysrd, a. Auction ou
ao<DsI the 5ist irsssnt, sha II sell st 6 % Tx
:. m, IN rent Of he premises. LOIS Nos II and a.
" e9nsre Loo. IL ing loo feet { 20. ;h d.
tEeet "a avd l2.h streets east, running ba~s "a
Nfle sIi'y W feat with the inprorem>nfs :, which
are 90 two storS frsns houss.i The h,as. cou
tains six good rooms .,f ~
Inc sboEe dsScr bed property is near the Anseos
:" q r
w ''Spu'aote 81
Terms: one-third 'ssb halsrcs In &. II and Is
month";. 70 notes T. arine Interest -
deed given aud q deed of trust taken
GREEN a SCOTT, e..
eug I'D t. Anr.;a,.~s.
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ID Building Lots in th. vicinity OF the City nan:
also in the LIST Ward and also variety in ali othe
parts Of the city. Also, two small frame dwellings,
situated in an improving neighborhood ali of which
will 10 sold on terms accommodahpg. Apply {,
David Mysrls, at Mra. ADAMS, opposite to browns
hctel, or through the post Office, post paid.
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FiGHrING.-Joseph Hall and lobe Williams
both negroes, got into 6ght on last Saturday.
Both were arrested and taken before Captain
Birch, who held them to bail to keep the peace.
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EREsH and Pick,ed saImon. 81

FRESH and Picked Salmon, Sar.
Il dimes, &C.
Fresh sslncn, in two pound cans, Theoretically
sealed.
Picked Salmon, new, in bbls
Codh- b, st Gso'g-'s bank NV
Ssrdines, GuiilouX and pefas & Co.'s brand, In
whole, halves, and quarter boxes, fresh importa
tons
For sale by SHEKEIL BAILEY.
No. S, opposite ths Centre Market.
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POLICE REPoRr.-We see by the returns in
the office Of the Chief Of Police, that there
was lls arrests made by the police during the
past, week: LIST district, 9 arrests; I'd, ii: 81,
80; 4th, %; 5th, %; 9Th, 3; 7th IL.
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TIE UNION ACADEMY.

.Ion 80, IoE taIe- aug lO-eo3mS
TIE UNION ACADEMY,
Corner Of 18th strest and Neo Fork arenu.
HlS institution will be opsned for the next yec,
L On the fist Monday in September. 1854. The
FIT OF tnrfe classea Junior, Middle and Senior Ev
eTy desirable AGILITY l. offered. Ap cations shoul
be made Immediately Preference given to thosp
Who epter for the longest tune.
Circulars a. the Bo'kstores p -.
TIE UNION FEMAbN ACADEMY viii open at
the came time. Circulars h above.
' z RICHARDS, ::
y Si-dam MRS NJ. A. RfoHARDs.
FOE POOR AND LAB0RING MEN.
GMALL BUILDING I0ls of l0 feet or more, in
~ vsrioua PARTS OF II 9 City, and Georgetown, at
Low prices, and terms to suit. LLOYD CO.
BUILDING STONE -
For sale, deliverable at the Cansl. CT Wharyee IN
washington, Georgetown, or Alexandria.
Fo. sale, a large and handsome CXRRIAGE and
HARNESS. LLOYD & %,
10th street., opp Treasury Department.
HAMPERS MAGAZINE for August
IL coH.ain- over fifty Illustrations, and splen
did table of contents. For sale at
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
odson Building, corner ~ street and Penn. s'
aug 2" --".s '..s avenue.
NJ A.FlUn Al Greys, Grand Parade
~ March, composed for the. Piano Forte, anu
just published BY Hilbus Hits, and for sale at the
Music epot. ral.s.-r., 20. : !, ---.. =, -
The trade supplied on Hbsr.l terms. =, -,,,,s.. =,
in PIT 80 ''.' -
JUST RECAIvED 1T HOODS Jewelry
u StIe, lot OF fine Jrwslry.
Also, q very fine SILVER TEA EKTT, entirely
| new pattern, which win be sold very low Cali and
zee for yourselves. ''st-.
P.. avenue, between ~ and eth streets.
ug9-tf Us t-lz = = -.
COnTAGE HOME S01o07 !.
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Auction SafeALg
By j. G. MCGUIRE. Auets~n.cr,

VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS At AUCTION
On WEnNEeoAY afternoon, Ausu, IS. at a
r.loef. shsll s-ii LIST Nos. SO sud 81. in sluar
'wssn north aud streets vi =, font ~ 50 "a,
90 & 90 feet alley, known as ..Pi.r~e" try.t Lt
No. 81, the adjoining lot fronts IS les. inches On
LIST street. running back los feat. =
ii desirable these lots wfl be subjrisei 70 suit
purchasers. E-t -.-... r. =
Germs: Orc fourth cssh: thu r-sTius in ,pd 70
months sli interest, seu Cd BY deed Of tr asst on
the Premises. -
JAS. CiMcGUIRE, D..
aug I'D "' s.fF : . bu.,,o1,a-
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CAMP MEETING AT COOP HoPE-Tbe ooIored
population OF this and surrounding cities are
at present holding their annual encampment
al the above place. over the Eastern Branch
bridge We paid them visit yesterday, and
were much pleased with what We observed
Tere are large number of tents on the ground.
In all OF which there are excellent accommo-
dalonsy and the utmost decorum prevailed
throughout. We Afterwards attended the
camp where preaching, praying and singing
we're gwen, and were for some time rivetted to
the spot by the excellence Of Language en-
pioyed by the several speakers, as we'll az the
sHeet melody which was p-oducei by the com.
Tined voices There was large attendance Of
our white population present, and during our
stay harmony and order prevailed. We learn
'nat some vicious boys or young men, living
near the Navy Yard, amused themselves last
hight, throwing stones at some of the returning
wagons. A party Of seven white men, who
mad teen pelted, got Out Of their vehicle and
fetarnsd the compliment.
IHE GRAND PRIZE ExcURsIoN The Wash.
ington Light Intantrs's grand prize excursion
LAKES place, be it rem rendered, Tomorrow
Three elegant silver cups are - be shot for.
one by ciuIens, one by The military generally.
and one by the members of the Infantry, and
there are other extraordinary attractions.
The fayorite steamer George Washington will
carry the party TO the White House, lea ing
in the morning and afternoon, and returning
at and 10 O'Clock at night-an excellent ar.
rsDgefnent for all parties In the hands Of
hereseran Light Infantry, those participa
drg may be sure of receiving full satisfaction.
The eo@baDy will find the muske.s for ali
Who participate in the interesting target ex.
ercises Us .-- 49, r.,
CARRiER Biz sY Dozen Saturday after
noon ~ spe Of the carriers OF the Star, small
boy, was making his delivery on At street
corner Of New York avenue, rather large
dog Jumped oEef fence, Bit and pursued ths
hitie fellow down the bin, and injured hin
eenfiderabiy. Such vicious dogs should be
is-'essd, or ps. ont Of the way, and the own.
sfs made to pay damages
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For Sale and Rant

"A FARM TO BE LEASED IA Anss FARM If a
~ acres Vt ia u mite, af Geo, estswn contain
ing shout 2s0 fui, ees and admirably sdant.d fnr
a"nIke, esrden viz he Leased or worked on shsrps
fkewis- Two Cus-ries 1T Granite aud Blue Roek
70 o. leased Apply to Nesfrs McKeaney Osborns
and l. oAutt. Of Georgetown
81 snecinen may be seen st this otics.
HfoR sALE.-A lady d'clinis ncrrs.kssn;r, or,,,
dispose OF several val rticls- o. Pnrni,ur.
-tort, opro'ite wirsrds' Hctel aug ,e-a,.
A RARE CHtSCE.-Por sal. or rent. IN .ceorn
{ Y .n.astipg terns q E4KERY and COyrrrs-
Tf1NERF. It Is Situated en- 10th be.vaso a..
streets. 1t is on lease of III ee ysnrs III. 81.
scned two vslushls market stan e. Can h. ,e.o,a3
OF a certain number of leaves ~ brad. and vhsr.
nropsr'y managad by BAKER can be mad. 7, yislf
h1nd-ore profit. All satisfaction car be r,xs, ~,
,ppiyinz to J. WISER, Pa. avenue, bes~. 9th and
10th streets. -"' ''A Hnu
.l'o. for sale, two Ho,se. aud Wagons.
Also. front and hack Par!ers for rent -
aug 1857 i,h''e
BUILDING LOTS FOR SAFE
II IN Squ.re 93s lots f, &. ut .ntI
IN Square ?%l-who'e sousre
47-l, pt 2, pt -
4SI-rt7, rts
80 s43-,0
f7s-Lot2 -
j. s ss'-ss II and Ptl2
eA-pt 3. pit 10, ami II
s2s--whcle squsre
M.n, seyera small HouFes With lets IN S,r.r.s
4ot, AN, NO. SfI. Fone o, the al,ova aro roi 4,
cstons C. Pleasant resilsnc-S lying mostly IN tb
NorIhern Liberties and wear the Npvy Isrd
TIC terms will De made easy to the purcha ser.
AFFiy 10 J. @. AD<Ma
Grocer, corner Of Sch and streets
aug 70 -ata 'ueolS'
kNOR SsLE-Two well finished brick Y0y-srg
containing eight rocms each
Also, srve' al Fran ~. just fniehei all CT which
VIA be sod st low pIics and on easy terms by on,
py'rg 1T nv SHOP. 90 9th etr-st. betw.en NJ ana \
streets, where can be obtained poors, Sash. Nonla
ing, &c Mt ~ n rate prices Or address :, me
thFnu2h tire Pest Office and they shall be nnomn.Iv
attended TO- VIM WoonwIKn P'y
anr 1i--eo2wA R,,;t-
\ RARE CHANGE FOR INVESTMENT Tbs
y property On Missouri avenue, near the corner
o. ON SIR ct CONSISTING Of three story nyaiiin,
HOUSE. with arg back building and a BovIins Sa
loon containing thr'e alleys. all brick, and bril.
eehfeen months ago, is offered for ssle Title in
dsputable. e '"
rms meds known gu the nremises
1he business 10 the Ran Is Of its late o7rrer 81,
cs'"ed ~. most Pa ins xpeet.tiops and the cnn
tigulfy NJ the prop"rt" tn P-pnsv'varia arerTe IN
it's mast ropulous part offers nnpy .rdursmpn.s N
enterprise. MARY EspRp
aug 1S-eo2x
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UNION REtECIORY

|0fS'tr 81 fsa@Hytranfa rr. AID Third st
eN n TIE IN ierticnea re- g.
~ al specially announces 10 fSzHHY0
N.Y. hi customers gud the SS&A&
~S@ ruh1;s tb.t ho h.. ;.=j
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0THE APPoINThENrS.-Wel learn II ct the fol
lowing named persons are serving in the places
OF these who were recently removed from the
Auxiliary Guard A. Brest, VIM. Rady.
Cross, A. Duval, Jno. Hodgkins.
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FOR BOYS. 7-,- $50 @J.-.
have made particular ARA igements for this de
psrtment Of my busne's Here, then, let the Boys
eoue f,f just such shoes a. they may fancy, and
which have hereto fore been 80 difacult to and -l
, 1854-07-29
Territory of Warrington,
King county,

King county,
Tothe Sheriff Of said county, Greeting
TN The name of the United States, you are hereby
l. commanded to summon Leonard N Felker If he
be found in your county to be and appear before the
Disctrct court. to he begun and holden at Seattle in
the Aforesaid county Of King and Territory Of Wash
ington on the 23d day OF October next at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, TO answer unto William Webster in a civil ac-
on also that he appear and file his answer with the
clerk Of said court, within fifteen days from the serv
ice q this summons, or judgment will he rendered
against him by default.
And Of this writ make legal service and due return.
Given under my hand and TO which al.
SEAL. fix my own private seal, (there being no
Official seal provided) this 18th day Of
July, 1854.
D. S. MAYNARD,
Clerk Of District court for King county, W. T.
July Is, 1864. nE-l2.
, 1854-07-29
Puget Sound Shipping Report

ARRIVED.
Bark Success, Coupe, 20 days from San Francisco
to Beiliagham Bay.
Snip sarah Parker, Capt Arthur, 27 days from San
Fraarisco merchandise Tor W. T. Sayward, Port Lud-
low.
Brig Merchantman, Brag, II days from San Fran.
cisco 10 Seattle.
Townsend, on the 25th-3 passengers.
SAILED.
Bark Russell, Kanes, on the 18th, from Holmes
harbor piles and square timber for SIu Francisco.
Brig Atehison, from Port Ludlow, sawed lumber
and cord wood for San Francisco.
Schooner Kaluna, Condage, from Port Gamble, on
the 23d inst. sawed lumber for Honolulu, Hawaiian
Islands,
Bark Harriet Thompson, johnson, from Seattle on
2lst inst, coal for San Francisco.
Brig Leonesa Howard, on the 22d inst, from Port
Orchard, sawed lumber for San Francisco.
brig, name unknown, Oh Scadget Head, outward
hound
, 1854-07-29
Notice TO the Democrats OF
ThurStOn County.

The democracy of Thnrston county are
respec fully called upon to select their del
egaies at a day sufficiently early to be in
readiness to attend general Democratic
County Convention. TO he beld in Olympia,
On Saturday, Me 5ih day of august nert,
for the purpose Of nominating Democratic
candidates for members of the House Of
Represcntates of the next Legislative As
scmbly of the territory of Washington, ana
also 10 nominate democratic candidates for
the different county Offices for the support
of the party, at the election which takes
place cn Monday, The All day Of September
merit.
The several precincts are requested to
act in this matter in time, in order that
a full delegation may be in attendance from
ALL By order Of the Committe
CHARLES +. WEED,
Gin. Dem. Cent. Com.
, 1854-07-29
Ss- The Oregon State,man Of July 4th

H9~ The Oregon Statesmen of July 4th
says:
This fourth day of July, one thousand
eight hundred and fifty-four, we hoist, at
the head of our columns AGMNsT DIVISION
OF THE TERRIToRy-FoR A STATE CoNvEN-
TON IL 1885 which We shall maintain as
party issues /; now, henceforth, and until de-
tormined."
From the same paper, and from the No.
of June eth, We extract the following
THE next Legislature of Oregon will
consist Of % democrats and wings in the
House democrats and wings in the
Council"
Milton Shannon has been appointed
Territorial Librarian, to fill the vacancy
occasoned by the death of T. T. Tierney.
81. S. Dickinson has been appointed
Penitentiary Commissioner in place Of W.
5. Ladd, resigned.
PoLITIcAL BLAspHENY-The New York
Tribune, speaking of the probable passage
Of the bill, organizing the Territories oil
Nebraska and Kansas, says:
Better that confusion should ensue-
better that discord should reign in the Ma
tional Councils - better that Congress
should break up in wild discord-nOy, tei-
Ter that The Capitei itself should base by TIT
torch cfthe incendiary, or fall and bury all
is inmates beneath lis crum5iing raiaS-lhan
thar this pertidy aud wrong shoGld be final
ly accomplished"
This is the end Of faction.sm
Ho FOR THE IMMGRArIoN-A gentle
man, just from Salt Lake, arrived in town
last Saturday. He reports forty wagons
on the road between here and Salt Lake /;
some coming over the Cascade Mountains.
All in good health, grass plenty, parties
getting on well.
SMUT IN WHEAr.-Many Of our farm
ers are complaining Of the appearance of
smut in the incoming crop of wheat. We
see complaints Of the same kind noticed
by the California papers. We trust it will
no; affect wheat to any exteut in Oregon.
, 1854-07-29
CowIItz River Notice.

THE undersigned will run q regular line Of canoes
l. up and down the Cowlitz river starting from Raj
nier and Monticello on the arrival Of the steamers
from San Francisco and Oregon, and starting from
Cowlitz Landing TO connect with the above steamers
at the mouth Of the Cowlitz. Also extras always
ready. have engaged the best Indians, and shall
accompany the canoes myself Passage and freight
TO suit the times. a
- - =. ,vo WILLIAM SIMMONS.
, 1854-07-29

p9- The immigration across the plains
is beginning to arrive Several small par-
ties, who wintered at Salt Lake, are al
ready in. Those with whom we have con-
versed report grass plenty, Indians peacea-
BILE, and road good. The bulk of the i'm
migration is yet far behind. 1t is said
that the amount of stock en- route is quite
large, although the number of immigrants
comparatively small to what it has been in
some previous year. OrSgonian.
, 1854-07-29

NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF Gu
BA.-The report that Spain is negotiating
with our Government for the sale of Cuba
is confirmed. The well informed cores
pondent Of the N. Y. Times writes from
Washington, under date of June 18th:
"A difference as to the terms is all that
stands between US and the possession Of
Cuba"
, 1854-07-29
Notice..
DR.. j. r. cARDWELL,

DENIAL bUHGEUNl
PORTLAND, OREGON
nR. C. is prepared 10 insert the improved Porce-
~ lain Gum Teeth the atmospheric pressure
principle which may be worn with comfort, answer
Ing every end Of tfe natural teeth. l...
Particular attention paid to the plugging Of decayed
teeth with gold tin FOIL thereby preventing further
decay. Teeth extracted with improved forceps, giving
the least possible pain. l
aT All operations warranted to give entire salts
faction, or no charge made. Ladies visited at their
residence II requested.
20 IA, lask 7td
, 1854-07-29
Wanted.

INFORMATION Of WILLIAM BI0TGOMERH
i MCCORMICK Of Pennsylvania. When last heard
from in hiftyone he was about leaving Oregon City
with company who designed forming settlement
at Puget Sound. Any information concerning him
will be thankfully reC eived II addressed TO Ann L.
Mccormick, Lock Haven, Pa or IN Adams 4 Co, :
Express, Yankee Jims, Placer county, Cal. Said
Mccormick Is about thirty-two years OF age, brown
hair and fair complexion.
July %, 1852. 46u
, 1854-07-29

TNHE UNDERSIGNED having purchased the stock
i on hand Of C. C. Terry, together with recent ar.
rivals per Success and Merchantmen, have on hand
an assortment of general merchandise for the trade
which they offer wholesale and retail at small ad-
vance on cost. -" 40
GEORGE & co.
Alki, July "a 1854. att
, 1854-07-29

To the Democracy of WhatcOm.
Island, Jefferson and Claiam
Counties
A Democratic Convention will be held
at Coveland, on Saturday, August 18th,
for he purpose of nominating candidate
TO he balloted for at the coming election
TO represent the above counties in Coun-
ell " at the next session of the Legislature
of Washington Territory.
1t is earnestly requested that delegates
from all the above counties will be in at
tendance.
BY order Committee,
NArH. ID. HILL, Sec'y.
, 1854-07-29

The Pacific Railroad bill, in the House
has been postponed until December next
on Motion Of Mr.. McDougall. 1t stooy
no chance Of passing. I
, 1854-07-29
Secretary Of The Territory Of Washington.
y The Portland (oregOnl 7Inles, Q

Wfrl & = III"
~ The Portland (Oregon) Times, of
July LIST. says:
ave are informed that the steamer
Lot Whiicomb has been sold to Cali
fornia company, and will shortly leave the
Columbia to ply on the Sacramento river.
Zone Of the most severe hail storms we
ever witnessed passed over our city on Sat
urday last, between the hours Of and
o'clock ?. N. Considerable damage was
done to fruit trees and growing crops.
The Head Quarters of the Pacific Di-
vision has been removed 10 Benicia, by
order Of the Secretary Of war.
"We learn that the steamer MuItno-
nah will hereafter run between this place
and Astoria--carrying the o. s. Mails.
"The steamer Belle" Capt Wells,
now runs regularly in the CowlitE and Cas-
eade trade. She leaves this place every
Monday and Thursday for the Cowlits,
returning the same day. Fer the Cascades
every Tuesday and Friday, returning on
Wednesday and Saturday. and continues
" oregon City. ohe stops AZ all the
way places. -4kl - --ll
Several attempts have recently been
made by burglars, 10 enter houses in differ.
spt paris Of the city, during the night
One fellow who endeavored to break into
house on Washington street few nights
sinee, came near meeting with such re-
eePtion as would forever prevent him from
doing the like again"
- 0neof our earliest California friends,
Calhoun Benham. Esq, who is returning
nom brief visit to BelIingham Bay, Pu-
got Sound, leaves to-day on the steamer
Tor San Francisco. Mr.. Benham has, as
We learn, some valuable coal interests on
Puget Sound If so, they will soon be prop
eriy developed, as Mr., Benham possesses
al the important qualifications for develop
ing these coal mines.-t OrSgoHiG-
, 1854-07-29
PIERCE COUNTY
Democratic Convention (!

A Democratic County Convention will
be held at the Court House, in Pierce
County, on Saturday, The 2Gh day Of Au-
gust Rert, TO nominate candidates TO be
for the various county and terri
torial Offices, by the democratic party At
the ensuing September election.
Per order Of Dem Co. Com.
IL. c. M0SELY, Gin.
Stelaeoom, July goth, 1854.