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We are informed by Mr.. A. j. BoLoN,
member of the House Of Representatives
from Clarke county, who is an experienced
mincr-having been a resident of Califor-
mia since l845, until within a few years, and
who has Just returned from visit to Stcil-
accom-, that he prOSpected in the bluffs
fronting the bay at Stciacoom for the dis
tance of a mile, and fully satisfied himself
of the existence of gold there Considcra-
BILE excitement has manifested itself in the
vicinity of Olympia on the discovery of par
ticleS of gold near this place, and arrange
mcnts are being made to thoroughly test
the extent to which it exists.
Too much caution cannot be observed in
the making of exaggerated statements in
matters of this kind, and We therefore in
tend to be governed accordingly.
For the Pioneer and Democrat.
STEILAcOoM, April 4, 1854.
Mr. EDIToR:-The most intense cX-
citcment that has ever been created in this
town. or any other in Washington Terrific
nv, was caused here to-day by the unmis-
taxable discovery Of Com! One of our
citizens, DR.. =. NJ. Muse, (who, by the way,
is ever on hand for any thing that will adj
vance the prosperity ofany community that
he may be member of }, took his spade
and pan mt an early hour this morning, and
repaired to a spot at the head of high wa
ter, dug ont pan full of the earth, washed
the same, and found it to contain hand
some quantity of beautiful, real simOn-pure
Oro Soon the news spread like wild-iirc
over the entire length and breadth of Stella
COON, and men and boys were seen hurry
ing to the spot, armed and equipped with
shovelS, picks and pans. All went to work
with high hopes and hearty good will, and
none without success. Some $25, probab-
ly, have been washed out to-day, from Il
hole some two feet square. One man wash
cd out beautiful specimen of virgin gold
weighing 81. Claims are already being
taken and companies formed, and every
thing promises that the work will be prose
cutcd vigorously and with success
In q raEinc some four hundred yards
from Fort Steilacoom, gentleman attach
cd to the army repaired with the necessary
implements, (after hearing Of the discovery
in town, dug and washed some of the dirt,
and found handsome quantity of pure
gold
From these facts am not only lead to
believe that our Territory is rich in miner
ais, but also that a new era has dawned
upon us, and that henceforth We may rea-
Sonably count upon gold as one of the sta
pic productions of our country B.
, 1854-04-08
Information Required.

We take the liberty of making the fol-
lowing extract from letter which VIC re-
ceived from San Francisco by the last mail
"NO Washington Territory is not known
here nothing is known Of the country above the en-
trance Of this bay"
The authority from which we derive the
above information being clear and unques-
tionable," )" we have only to express our sur
prise at the wilful ignorance of the people
of city whose reputation for intelligence
and enterprise has commanded the admira-
ton Of two hemispheres. Strange-that
whilst every week we are regularly supply
ing the express companies and our subscri-
bers in that city with the only paper print
ed in the territory, that nothing should be
known about it "above the entrance Of
that bay " Strange indeed, that whilst,
week after week we are giving wide berth
to the proceedings of the legislature, and
have ever been watchful in the chronicling
Of passing events, and directing attention,
satisfactory to the citizens here at least,
to the great resources Of our territory, in
connection with their Importance, that the
information fails TO be communicated inside
the aforesaid entrance Very strange that
there are some fifty or sixty vessels engaged
in the numbering business between the
Sound and San Francisco, and whilst, du-
ring the past year some two hundred and
fifty or three hundred passages have been
made from port to port, that no intelligence
concerning our territory has reached beyond
the entrance Of the bay of San Francisco |!
Passing strange, that whilst company
from San Francisco has within few months
paid $4,000 for the privilege of working
a quarter section of land at Bellingham
Bay, in which immense bodies of coal had
been discovered, and one or two cargoes
shipped to that city, that the denizens of
the great emporium of California were not
in some manner apprised that there was
such place as Washington Territory
Inerpiicabiy astonishing, that whilst the
San Francisco papers have noticed the or
ganization of the Territory-the compile
tiOn of The Northern railway exploration
the result of our recent election, &C., the
information was confined to the "entrGnoe
cf the bay
We entertain q "lively hope" that the
day is not far distant when much aluable
information will not only reach the "en-
trance of the bay" but be largely dissent
mated throughout the city of San Francisco.
, 1854-04-08

Dar 1t is reported that one of the Indian
murderers Of Young, was to have been cx.
executed in summary manner, at Seattle,
some time during the present week.
Measures are about being taken to re-
quirc indemnity for the past" and "secu-
rity for the future" to the white inhabit-
ants along the Sound.
, 1854-04-08

Bds~ LIEUT. SLAUGHTER-QuartcrmaSter,
U. S. A., Ft. Steilacoom, has furnished US
with the following names of persons WHO
were drowned by the capsizing of a surf
boat, near Port Madison, containing Maj.
Larned, U. S. A, and detachment of
troops on their return from the scenes of
the recent Indian dillicultics-Whidby' S
Island, referred to last week. In addition
to Major Larned and John Hamilton, of
Steiacoom, Corporal Jirah I. Barlow
Musicians, John Mcintyre and Henry Hall,
and priyates Lawrence Fitzpatrick, Chas.
Ross, John Clark and Henry Lees, of
Company A. and c, 4th Infantry, shared a
common watcry grave. The body of Ma
jor Larned was recovered by Lieut.. Jones,
and brought to Fort Stcilacoom for inter
ment. We have not learned whether the
bodies of any Otherswcrc found or not.
No news of any fresh Indian disturban-
ces have come to our knowledge the past
week.
, 1854-04-08

BsS" Hon. VIcrok Monroe win again
address the members of the Legislature and
citizens generally, on Wednesday ereaing
next, the 18th inst, upon the subject of,
and advocating the enactment of law pro-
hibiting the manufacture, introduction and
sale of ardent spirits in Washington Terri
tory.
, 1854-04-08

BsB- We have had week or ten day,
of exceedingly miserable weather Snow,
rain and raw chilly winds, has been the
order of the day. 1t seems that we are
now receiving part of the rainy season
which was looked for in past months. The
farmers say it is beneficial to those whose
crops were in at an early day, but prejudi-
cial to those having swamp or bottom
lands to cultivate.
, 1854-04-08

B5r THANKS, to ]. W. Sullivan-news-
paper depot, San Francisco-Adams &
Co., and Wells, Fargo & Cos. Expresses,
for their attention in forwarding late San.
Francisco papers, and late dates from the
Atlantic States.
Also, to Capt Moxley, of the mail-canoe,
which runs regularly from Olympia to Sc
attic, for marine, and other intelligence.
, 1854-04-08

D@- 1t will be seen by the advertise
ment of the kendall Company" that they
have received by the Sarah Warren" a
large supply of groceries and provisions.
The kendall Company" and Mr.. G. A.
Barnes, are the pioneer merchants of Olym-
min
, 1854-04-08
RETAIL PRICES CURRENT.
CORRECTED WEEKLY ron TuEPIONIER AND DEMOCRAT
ny Williams & Waterman.


Tho low rates to which prices In San FnneiseO have
reeeded Is being attended with the usual result Of sup
plying the secondary distributing points the coat,
with excessive stocks Of goods and since our last ne
arrival at this port Of the bark Sarah Warren, win
full assorted cargo, has somewhat oppressed our
market in view Of the limited demand oT goods which
must be anticipated for some weeks TO come.
, 1854-04-08

R9" Those interested as laborers, or 9th.
ers, on the Cascade Immigrant road will
find by reference to the advertising columns,
that +. J. ALLEN is prepared to make set
tlement of accounts for all the work per-
formed under the contract of Capt Geo. b.
MCCLELLAN, on presentation of the same.
, 1854-04-08

p@- See advertisement of G. A. Barnes
of this place. 1t will be seen that he has
just received ex Sarah Warren" large
assortment of Hardware &c.
, 1854-04-08
GRAT'S HARBOR.

The place where the Editor Of the Pio-
neer & Democrat says there is no person
living within twenty miles Of that place
1 wish to inform the gentleman, and the pro.
pie, too, that he has certainly been incor.
rectly. informed, or else he has forgotten
that there is seitlemeet on the shore OF
Gray's HarboT another near the mouth Of
the Chehalis River; another al the mouth
Of the Wynoolsha River, by water about
twelve or fourteen miles from the harbor.
And also, that il is only fifteen miles, BY the
sea coast, 10 Shoalwater Bay. Back from
the coast il is not so far from the hsrbor
and upon the North River, that emplics in.
TO Shoalwater Bay from the north, upon
which is good settlement, probably ten OF
twelve miles from Gray's Harbor. The
representations Of the harbor are quite as
incorrect as were those with regard 10 SET
llsrs not being there. know there are
nautical men that are personally interested
in other localities, and other navigable wat
ers, who have said great deal against that
harbor, and that has been the cause of their
so doing. There are other disinterested
nautical men who say that il is good har-
Dor, and the best between Puget Sound and
San Francisco.
JAMES H. RouSDTREr.
, 1854-04-08

paS- The bark Sarah Warren" Capt.
d. J. Cove, arrived at the Kendall Co.
wharf, Olympia, on Monday last. She
brings the largest cargo of merchandise
that has ever come into the Sound. She
was 30 days out from San Francisco, hav-
ing encountered head winds all the way up.
The following is list of passengers who
came on board:
Mr.. Bradford and lady, Mr.. Rosenau,
A. Frankel, Cortland Ethridge, o. NJ.
Merrill, A. b. Cove.
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IMPRovEMENrs.-There have been sever
al new building erected within the last few
months in this place. Those who knew
what Olympia Iras twelve month ago,
would fail now to recognize Its old familiar
face" A new road has been opened, sixty
feet. wide, clear Of all timber under certain
dimensions, to the falls of the Des Shutes
River, and foot bridge has been construc,
ted across the aats-connecting Olympia
with the mainland, near its centre, east
ward, Other improvements are progress
ing rapidly.
, 1854-04-08

B6~ We leave the subject matter of the
following, to be discussed by those compe-
tent to determine the practicability and
safety Of Gray'S harbor. We have learned,
on further investigation, nothing to change
our opinion of it in any respect, and will
not ,oIfully believe or state on our own
responsibility, that which cannot be sus-
tanned by evidence. We had authority for
saying that "Gray's harbor, was just eraet-
iy no harbor at all" and further investiga-
ton has only, in our mind, strengthened
the assertion, although Mr.. RorNDrREE
may honestly differ with us in our opinion.
In the settlement of the Territory, in
any direction, we always have, and always
will take deep interest {; and in every COM
mendable manner, endeavor to aid i'll the
furtherance of the same and if we have
been misinformed in relation to former
statement, with regard to the settlements
adjacent to Gray's harbor, nothing could
afford us more pleasure than to make the
correction; and if Mr.. RoUNDrREE has cor
rected the misapprehension-aH right
Whenever he produces evidence to give the
lie to the chart of Lieut.. WILK's and host
Of sea captains who have gained some
knowledge of that harbor since Lieut.. W's.
exploratiOn-lOe ioW givc IL up.
, 1854-04-08

LOOK Our On Saturday evening last
the house of Mr.. WV. RurLEDGE was enter
ed through the front window, by some per-
son, who deliberately proceeded to make
an examination for money or valuables ;
but being disappointed, carried of pack
age of post Office bills, and bills of goods,
purchased by Mr.. r. recently at San Fran
CISCO The bills were in an envelope, and
the thief probably thought that there was
something valuable contained therein 3; but
being disappointed, the package was re-
turned to Mr.. RS dwelling on Thursday,
during the temporary absence Of the fam
lily. 1t would be well for our citizens to be
on the look out for suspicious characters,
who may be floating about.
, 1854-04-08

COMPLIMENTARY BAIL-1'he ball given
to the members of the Legislative Assem-
bly, on the 25th ult., was numerously atten-
ded-by far the largest assemblage of la
dies and gentlemen which has yet taken
place in Olympia on any occasion for dan
cling, waltzing, &c. All appeared to par
take in the general enjoyment of the eve
ming, and in an especial manner the sub
stantials and deliedeies provided for the oc-
casion, under the supervision of Mr. WV
Cock, proprietor Of the Pacific Hotel, in
whose hall the company was convened.
, 1854-04-08

Also,
TeRani
Sugar
Butter.
Lard.
Pork In
Dried Al
M0lases
Candies
Pepper.
Rice.
Saleratu
Peppers
Mustard
Ginger.
Starch.
Cloves
Cream I
Sulphur,
salts.
B0rax.
Alum.
OopIera
Cashlr Z
Bay RilI
'aInpho
BateTIlaI
Indigo.
Olynil
, 1854-04-08

An vi
into the|
Store oil
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admiration and interest to the tourist, and still
more, as an inviting place of residence. The man
ner in which the river sweeps past your city. re-
minds me of Cincinnati; and like that city, st.
Paul owes its rapid advancement, not to the acct
dent OF its selection as the seat of government, but
TO its natural adaptation to the purposes of inland
commerce, which so vastly exceeds in importance
our foreign commerce. As TO the future of this
great central district of North America, no one
who has not seen ii, can form an adequate concep-
ton while those who have examined and studied
the subject only "become sensible. how much fur
Their reason may sometimes go, than imagination
can venture to folow.'
AS 10 the remarks which made on the occa-
sion Of the Chicago and Rock Island Rail Road
excursion, they came at the moment from my
heart, and made no record of them.
shall ever remain,
Dear Sir,
Very respectfully yours,
GEORGE BANCROFT,
His Excellencv,
w A GERMAN
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NEW R0OK G
EAGLE CITY.

/ OIS IN this valuable town ready for sale at
IL prices winch cannot fail to be profitable either for
investment or permanent location
The prorretOrs of the above have extended both time
and money in exploring the whole the country i'm the
immediate line of the ST. Paul and lake Superior Road
anu Tor beauty OF location water, and rich soil
well satisfied it cannot be surpassed by other portion
OF the Territory. 1t is in the heart of country well
watered and abOunS with innulnerabe groves of heavy
timber. principally of the hardwood kind. Evidence
exists of several large sugar camps. which have
until recently been worked natural grasses abound
in every direction, and amarac sufficient farming
purposes that will supply the demand for
In addition to the above natural advantages for agricul
t,ra purposes. il must be- admitted that town about
that distance (16 miles, from ST. Paul must inevitably
spring up necessary adjunct to the proposed Railroad
ana mere ts the s necessary and capable of supplying
the wants of all that may be required either in a
mcrcia or agricultural point of view. Wood and water,
most necessary cOncomittant to locomotive engine
are there in abundance and being only few miles
from saltwater the great lumber mart, contributes
greatly to facilitate the operation Of building which the
advantages OF this location is evidently bound call for
The proprietors wish not to be mislead
phrases that they are not induced by motives
in locating this town. il is to make money that thew
have embarked in this enterprise but this they do say
they Will sell on such reasonable terms will make ii
matter of interest and profit to those wish to
join in the laudabe object of helping build up this
promising town The original proprietors have already
sold one-aH their interest and prepared to sell
the balance and intending purchasers will please bear in
mind that good Warranty Deeds given for all lots sold
with the title ndsputabe. Eearly application is invited
For further particulars enquire at the office of STARKEY
Minnesota Territory.
paul .July
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A Congressional Veto.
His EXcellencv,
w. 4. GCRMAN

In view of the fraud which has been per-
petrated upon Congress, and through that,
the swindle upon the people of Minnesota,
by the directors and others interested in the
company chartered by the Legislature last
winter, in assuming to appropriate to them
selves, in defiance of the intent of Congress-
the magnificent grant of land lately dona-
ted to Minnesota for railroad purposes, we
submit that it is the bOundcn duty of the
National Legislature, to exercise its legal
prerogative in annuling the charter under
which these extraordinary pretensiorls are
made.
In the act establishing the Territorial
government of Minnesota, it is provided
that all laws passed by the Legislative As
sembly and Governor, shall be submitted to
the Congress Of the United States and if
disapproyed, shall be null and of no effect.
1t Is already an asccrtained fact that bride
ry or intimidation, has been used by inter-
cstcd parties to change materially, though
not entirely, the tenor Of the Minnesota rail
road bill. This fact, in connection with the
character of the charter granted bv the
Legislature of Minnesota, and the marks of
fraud which have been stamped on every
act of the company thus far, are sufficient
to warrant Congress in taking the step we
have indicated. BY this means, this pre-
meditated, gigantic swindlc, can be throt-
tied and destroyed at its very birth The
rights of the people can be saved the .jeop-
ardy of contest with the power of money,
iliegltlmatcly applied, by men whose energy
is as active as they are INSCRIPTIONS.
We appeal on behalf of the people to
those who are the constitutional guardians
of the peoples rights, to save them from the
immense wron" Of the theft Of millions OF
money and from the deadly influences Of a
monopoly, whose unlimited over is threat
cned to be cq'laIIcd only by its fathomIess
cOrruptiOn
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Personal Intelligence.

James Jarret, st Anthony; VIM Williams, Still
water; Geo IIadfeld, Ohio; E Fletcher, Winnie
baso Agency; l. w Brown, Shakopee; NJ Coe, New
York; ii Kinds, Salina, Y; ii Wechter, Mime
apois; c A Smell, Chicago; S S Gillet, Daven-
port; & Keith, II Ersman, Galena; J Geo Lemon /;
VIM 0 Mahony, Taylor's Falls Geo A Proper;
Chas Wilcox, Belvidere, III; + A Calhoun, Hanni-
bal, Mo; Richard Allen, Davenport; P Waltris,
Iowa; John Ban6eId, St Anthony; F Stees, Fort
Smelling; c ChiIds, Moliue; nj Rowe, Davenport;
Brackott; c Nichols, St Anthony; w ii Os-
good, Boston; Edgar Amos, st Louis b Nj StlweIl,
New York. G T ManhaI, E w Palmer, Ohio; r
Greenough, Elk River; l. Bosom, Chicago; A
Gates, NJ L; Mr. Trumbu, Saltwater; Cogh-
Ian, ST Louis; 4 Nash, Ely Nash, st Antho-
ny; ID Stinchfed, do; p Sears, Shakopee; Mrs
Hubbard, E Benndtt II Leoilnvade and lady, New
Orleans; w Shield, Mo; + r Lellerner, Iowa,
are among the arrivals at the American House.
TW Skinner, U S A; Maj NJ II Stckney, St
Louis J S Mills, Chicago; David Bishop, Penn;
Dulev O'Nea, do; John McCloud, St Paul; Eras-
tus Jordan, Malone, Y; T Andrews, U
S Day, c Abbott, Ware, Mass; John Thorn
hill, G A Function, J Montrose, w o Magic, S w
Rares, New Orleans; NJ Mace, Richmond; w
Orcott, Iowa; w Ewing, North Bend, Ohio; l. F
Flanders, Ill: c HanraiIs, St Louis; w II
Fey, l. Frey, Lancaster, Pa; J N Proper, Sagi-
nav. Mich; " Clayton, Freeport; E Smith and
wife, st Louis; Wilcox, BeIvidere; l. w Cole.
m,n, Misses Coleman. Mrs and Miss Minington, Cam
ada; Post, G NJ Post, New York; IL Hawks,
Rock Island; Henry Brandt and lady, Char!e. Klunrn
I,,l.
n II; S Kenworth, Il w MendenhalI and lady, c
II MrndenhaII and lady, Fl Lane, Indiana John J
Mons New York; Judge Meeker, St Anthony;
Miss Nolin, Miss Gambo, Miss Anna Gambo,
St Louis; Geo w Prescott, st Anthony; NJ l. Tut
trail, Columbus, o; w Young, New o. leans; w
Wray, Memphis; J w Wirth, w Cah;ll. St An
thony; A Wilkin, St Paul; c MaddelI, F Craw-
ford, Tenu; Miss Sloau, MIR and Mrs Berger, st
Louis, among the recent arrivals at the WinsIow
House
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Congress siOnal.

There was an excitement in Congress with
regard to the Minnesota Land Bill. Colonel
Forney was examined on the Goth before the
Investigating Committee, and exOnerated from
all blame. On the same day. in the House,
MIR. Fletcher moved a suspension of the rules
in order to enable him to introduce bill re-
pealing the one granting lands to Minnesota
for railroad purposes. The vote was taken
and the motion lost-ayes 60, noes 4O--not
tWO-thiruS vote.
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e&-The Theatre, at Market Hall, last
evening, was well attended, and the PLAYS
were performed in manner that reflected
credit upon the Company. They, in ac-
cordance with the solicitations of many of
our citizens, will give two more representa-
tons one on Thursday evening, and one
on Saturday evening.
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~ The following company of gentle

@~ The following company Of gentle
men have just arrived in our city, after a
nine days voyage, from Lake Superior -
BENZ. NJ. Stillwell, New York; w. II.
OSgood, Boston; Edgar Ames, st. Louis;
+. W. Palmer, Cleveland; Geo. f. Mar
shall, do; Louis Kosenbaum, Chicago; D.
5. Goddard, Worcester, Mass.
They are stopping at the American
House.
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@ Yesterday we experienced delight
full change of weather, from the hot and
sultry, to the cool and inyigcrating. The
rain that fell On Tuesday morning, was most
welcome, and must haye had a healthy ten
dency.
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Foreign NeWS-Arrival of the Africa

We clip the following items of telegraph
ic news from the Gacna Adrctisv.
New York, July 81.
The Africa with three days later news from
Europe, arrived at 9 l-3 o'clock.
The EASTERN WAR.-It is said Austria
will summon Russia to cvacuatc the Principal
tiles within month, and occupy Wallachia
without waiting for an answer. The Turks
captured the Isle of Ramadan after battle of
- hours the Russians set fire to several YES
sells
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lsS~ Seem page, under Commercial head,
for rates of Money and Exchange, st. Paul
and Galcna Markets, &c.
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IS JEFFERSON FARMER, Esq, is an au-
thorized Agent for The PIONEER at GaIena,
to procure subscribers and advertisements
His receipts will be regarded as payments
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a. We are indebted to the steamer
Minnesota Belle, which arrived here ycster-
day, for New Orleans and ST. Louis papers.
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a The Galem came into our port at
) o'clock yesterday. She leaves to-day fer
Galena