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, 1856-08-29
Times Of holding the District Courts In the
Territory Of Washington.

The following is the law passed by the
last Legislature, regulating the times Of
holding courts in the several districts
throughout the Territory
Two terms Of the District court shall be held in
each county every year. except those counties attach
ed to other counties for Judicial purposes.
The District Courts In and for the county Of Jeer
son shall he held on the first Monday In April and
October for the county Of Island the second Mon
ay In April and October; for the county ofWhatcom
on the third Monday in April and October; for the
county of King on the fourth Monday in April and
October for the county Of Pierce on the first Monday
in May and November. IChief Justice LANDER pre-
siding.l
The District Courts In and for the county Of Thurs
ton shall be held on the second Monday in May and
November; for the county Of Sawamsh, on the third
Monday in May and November; for the county Of
Lewis, on the fourth Monday In May and November
TJudge CHENOwETH presiding.l
The District Courts In and for the county Of Ska
mania shall be held on the last Monday In March and
September; for the county Of Clarke one week after
the time appointed for Skamana; for the county OF
Cowltz, on the second Tuesday amer the time ap
pointed for Clarke county; for the county Of Pacific
one week after the time appointed for CoWtz county
Judge MCFADDEN presiding.
, 1856-08-29

TMP0TER Of every variety Of CLOTHING AND
L FURNISHING GOODS also Of BLANKETS,
DUCK S,SHEETlNGS, HATS CAPS, BOOTS,
AND BR0GANs.
By RECENT ARRIVALS has received very large
"''''' u Dssir%bie Ss % styles Of Clothing,
and il Is the LARGEST STOCK ever onere. in this
market. The goods are manufactured under my own
supervision, Of the best MATERIAL well cut large
sizes, and made in the most durable manner.
Traders from the Country
Are invited to examine this HEAVY STOCK and
they will find the prices LOWER than they can be
found elsewhere In the market.
Purchasers may rely receiving the best and most
saleable goods, as each article is guaranteed.
Orders from the country promptly aud carefully at
tended to.
10000 pairs assorted Fancy Cashmere Pants,
10000 pairs assorted Fancy and Plain Satinet Pants
1000 pairs Linnen Pants
1000 pairs Goodyears Rubber Pants,
1000 GOodyears Rubber Coats
200 cases Goodyears long and short rubber boots
200 cases miners Shirts,
1000 doz super Flannel Overshirts
200 dOz Fancy Cashmere Oyershirts,
1000 doz White Shirts,
$50 doz heavy Hickory Shirts,
500 d0z heavy Check Shirts
800 doz Merrimac Shirts,
600 dOz LambswOol Undershirts,
800 dOz Regatta Tndersoirts.
200 doz Grey Flannel Undershrts,
$50 dOz LambswOOl Drawers.
$50 d0z Bleached Drill Drawers,
1900 doz Overalls,
1000 Denim FrOcks,
1900 doz country knit Wool Socks,
800 doH Heavy White and mixed cotton socks,
1000 doz super silk Packet HandkeIchiefs,
100 doz super Black Silk NeckerchleEs,
200 dOz Cambria Handkerchief,
$50 dOz Rubber Belts
$50 dOz Buck Gloves,
400 doz Buckskin Gold Bags,
1000 Doeskin Business Goats,
400 Black Cloth Frock Goats,
1000 assorted OvercOats,
800 assorted Pea Coats
5000 Silk, Cloth and Velvet Vests
20 bales Blue and White Blankrts,
so kales A sheetlngs,
so bales Drills,
so bales assorted Duck,
so cases fine Felt Hats,
100 cases Straw Hats,
For sale by wM. G. BADGER,
Wholesale Clothing Warehouse.
100 Battery street, cor Merchant
San Francisco
N b'-No goods sold at retail. may 9-3m.
, 1856-08-29
Notice.

Alta TIRE ATTY concluded at He'll Gate, in the Bit,
n ter Root Valley on the 18th day Of July 1855,
with the Flathead, Kooe-nay and upper Pend dOreie
Indians there ceded u the United States except
two Indian reservations to he hereafter mentioned,
tract OF country bounded as follows, viz
Commencing on the main ridge of the Rocky noun
tains at the iortynnth parallel OF latitude thence
westwardly on that parallel to the divide between
KoO-tenay river and Glarkes Fork thence souther'
y and southeastery along said divide to the one hun
dred and fifteenth degree of longitude; thence in
southwestery direction to the divide between St. Regis
de Borga and the Occur Alene rivers thence south
easterly and sOutherly along the main ridge OF the
Bitter Root mountains to the divide between the head
waters Of the KOOskO0s-ka river and Of the south
western fork Of the Bitter Root river thence easeTy
along the divide separating the waters Of the several
tributaries Of the Bitter Root river from the waters
flowing into the Salmon and Snake rivers to the main
ridge Of the Rocky mountains; thence norhery along
said main ridge TO the place Of beginning.
The reservations are as follows, viz
!. That portion of the valley Of the Bitter Root
river which is situated above L0oo Fork, or Travel.
ler's Rest creek Of Lewis and Clarke.
2. tract of country on the Flathead river, bOun-
ded as follows, viz:
Commencing at the source of the main branch of
the J0cko rver thence al0gSs the divide separating
the waters flowing into the Bitter Root river from
those flowing into the Jocko, To point midway be-
tween the Camash and Horse prares; thence norther
ly u and along the divide bounding the west the
Flathead river to point due west from the point
half way in latitude between the northern and south
ern eXtremities Of the Flathead Lake; thence on a
due east to the divide, ahence the Crow, the
penin, the SinO-elloem, and the Jocko rivers have
their rise; thence soutery along said divide 10 the
place of beginning.
The land ceded outside Of the reservations is now
open to settlement The Indians however are secured
in the possession Of their improvements till provision
is made for their being moved to the reservations.
The right to pasture their animals In common with
whites on unclaimed land, to fish in common with
whites to dig roots and gather berries unclaimed
land, is also secured To the Indians.
For further particulars application should be made
to the Agent in the Bitter Root Valley, Il. II. Lans
dale.
Council Ground at He'll Gate, Bitter Root Valley
W. T., July 10th, 1855.
Aug. 10, '55. 6mIs Gov. and Supt.
, 1856-08-29
Claim for Damages by indians,

NOTICE Is hereby given that claims for damEes,
IN done by Indians Of this Territory TO citizenS
must be put in under the regulations Of the Depart
ment, in the following manner: I1iIuq
l. Il must be shown either that the property has
beeu taken by force or with intent 70 steal, or hat II
has been maciousy destroyed, and that the perontp
whom it belonged was lawfully within the Indian eoun
try.
the owner, his representative attorney, or agent
the proper superintendent, agent, or subagents within
three years after the commission Of the injury.
8. The necessary documents and proofs mnsl ae-
company the application.
ken BY the proper superntendent agent. Or sa6agsn
title in himself from the fact Of previous pOssEan
ownership, the burden Of proof wrest on the white
person. -r.r- .-sesI-rT
g. The application, documents, and proof mus
then be transmitted by the superintendent ageut
subagent to the Department Of the Interior for ~
direction Of the President.
6. Whenever directed by him, demand WI be
made by the superintendent, agent, subagent, up
on the nation or tribe to which the Indian Of indians
committing the injury belonged. for Eatisiaction.j
7. From the making of such demand q s.iisiae
ton, the " reasonable time" not exceeding tWrlie
g. If within that time the Indian nation cr ttiAe
shall refuse or neglect 10 make satisfaction the npee
intendent, agent, sub-agent will make retan q
his doinRs 10 the Department Of the Interior, accom-
panied by the papers connected with the case, ~
sOeh further steps may be taken shall be prnpeF -
the opinion Of the President 10 obtain saisiaeon ~
the injury. a.f ..slIlI
0. Every person making application 70 Ne aggnt
for Naturalization for injuries committed By ndlns
uron his property, will be required 70 make nadat1
that neither himself his representative, Attorney
agent, has violated the provisions Of this law by t
ing or attempting 70 obtain private satnihctl1n q
venge. Evidence Of such seeking or attempting
II communicated 10 the supenntendent, agent % lnb
agent, will make part Of the retum Of biz dellp
herein before required. .. 81 80 -
Claims may accordineiybe nled either At ths ullsi
Of the superintendent of Indian aiArs nj 0lympiae
delivered 10 the agent for the Puget Sound DlE,rd
Col N. T. Simmons, or the subAgent for the Cd!al.
bIa River, W. II Tappan, who will attend tho t1rioal
courts during term time for the purpose.
ISAAC l. STEVENS,
Gov. 4 supA- Indian Als,
OLYMPIA, March Is, 1855. nfs4l
, 1856-08-29
ExEcvIIUE OFFICE, Olympia, W. 7. /
january 21th, 1855, =

oonuhIl zlthJ 1000. = !
y lst. The northern half Of section 76-the north
ern quarter dissection 27-fEactional section % ana
& eastern half Of section ~; all in range one m
NtS township nineteen u9) north, situated on he
south side Of Puget Sound near the mouth Of Shenah
nam, Medicine creek and one mile west Of the wa
lamette meridian, containing according 10 the u a.
land survey 1901 acres.
End. tract on the south side Of Commencement
Bay, not far from the mouth of the Puyalup river; l..
ginning at a point on the beach marked by hISs
white fir tree, blaZed on three sdes and standing o
the north east corner Of Swan MleYs claim. z.
thence along the beach and following its meandernr
one and hall miles in a south eastery direction 10 4
point marked by fallen tree bearing the letters U. s.
r. behind which three cedar trees are cOnspcabuslV
blaZed thence south one and half miles thence
west abont mile to point due south Of the place
Of beginning, and thence north about two and half
miles TO saidpace OF beginning, containing In all 1850
acres, or two sections Of land.
Sd. The small island called Klalrche.min, situated
opposite the mouth Of Hammerslys and Tottens n,
lets and separated from Hartstene Island by Peales
Tor Pickerngs) passage, containing according 10 the
U. s. land survey, about l4O0 acres. mr. ~
4th The Peninsula at the south eastern end Of
Perry's Island called Shas-quihl !; and m
5th. The Island called Chahchoosen, stuAted In
the Lummi river, at the point Of separation Of the
mouths, emptying respectively into Bellingham Bay
and the Gulf OF Georgia. ~ -
9Th. Commencing on the beach Of Neah Bay Al
the mouth Of o small brook running into the sane
next to the site Of the old Spanish fort thence along
the shore round Cape Classet Fatery TO the mouth
Of another small stream running into the bay on the
south side OF said Cape, little above the Watch W
lage thence following said brook 70 its source
toned creek, and thence following the down TO
ISAAC l. STEVENS, Cow, D
aud Supt. Ind. An, W.T.
, 1856-08-29

The undersigned being desrous Of going into other
business, would inform the public that he has land
claim which he will rent on advantageous terms 70
any person who may feel disposed 10 take the same
II Is situated above the claim Of Joseph Borst on te
SkOokum Chuck. Thurston county, known as the
wanch claim On it there is is about 100 acres
under fence and cultivation, with some 100 acres OF
standing grain On itthere l. good barn, and com
Portable house. with other Outbuildings, with farming
implements to keep the claim in order and good re-
pair. man with a family Is desired Terms made
known on application to ,,,.,,,,,,
June 81, 1856. SAT-
, 1856-08-29
LOOK HERE!

Those interested are respectfully informed that tn,
notes, books accounts, &c, of j. j. WF3STBROOk
late of Thurston County have been left with the I'm
dersgned for collection.
A portion of said accounts should have been lont
since paid. The notes have been for some time due
and unless debtors will avail themselves of the coming
month in adjusting the same, they will probably fine
these accounts placed in such hands and shape al
will insure their collection.
EDWARD FURSTE, Agent.
p. s. Washington Territory scrip taken in pay
ment of accounts at current value.
Olympia, June 2l, 1856. 4w33
, 1856-08-29
j. ". Sulllvan,

noOKsELI.BR AND sTATIONER, POstofics hsIlI
b ding. san Francisco, California, would eau w
attention OF all booksellers, expressnhen and ~.
agents TO large list Of newspaper and nae'n5i,sI M
which he will furnish Wy, ~ aesRa.Sa' SEr.tSous Jsss II
,hc dav nj the lowest market prices carefully paeNs
and eSiby directed. As this list can never pc pei
feet he will send specimen copy Of all new pa.sS;
tons IL desired. Dealers will md gTeasy ~ ss
tablishment as they can be supplied IN aaNAn'e aaNo,
sny other house Alforders will he answered prohF'
IA, June g, IS 29-u
, 1856-08-29
CIR "A MO M @WM M y
NJ UR SEE n Y

THE subscriber will be prepared TO furnish the pub
i lie the coming fall with the best leading varieties
Of fruit trees. Consisting Of Apple, Pear Plum Cher
ry, Peach, Currents, GO0seberTies, &c, which have
been selected with care from the States ard Oregon
nurseries.
My ground being well adapted to the Iifdsion Of
roots tlatter myself can present TO tie public
good trees as any nursery on the Pacific coast, and
warrant them true TO name. Prices To correspond
with the times. Produce stock taken in exchange
for trees Orders by mail will receive prompt atten
tion. Trees carefully packed and delivered at Olym-
pia free OF charge.
Grand Mound, SEP. Il, 1855 nj
, 1856-08-29
Piano Fortss and Melodeons.
PIANO COVERS AND MUSIC STOOLS.
WOODWORTH & CO.,

IMPORTERS OF PIANO FoRTEs AND MELoDEoNs,
100 Clay ST., are the exclusive agents for the
,fAAN. saIe OF the SToDARrs PIANO FORrEs AND
ff-lfPETNcEs MELODEONs, in California, and are
sfx constantly receiving them direct from the Man.
urectnry Such arrangements have been madc rs will
enable them o supply these celebrated instruments at
mnnnacturers prices thus securing TO purchasers the
advantage Of making personal selection from large
and comnetc assortment. and Of avoiding the great
risk and delay Of importation. Just received stock
of Piano F0rtes for hire.
san Francisco, April 81, lsj1. S5-u
, 1856-08-29
SToP THIEF:
Beware of the Sheriff.!

THE undersigned being about to leave for the states
and having disposed of all his interest in the NOnpe
rcil Saoon, would respectfully, but earnestly and
firmly request all who may know themselves To he in
dcbted to me- on book account otherwise, To come
forward and make immediate payment, and thus avoid
any further delay and expense.
by an examination Of my books, find a great many
in arrears, which, unless squared and httunced immed
aely, will positively be placed in the ands of the pro
per officers for collection
word to the wise is sufficient. The call is general
and none need consider themselves sghted without
further notice.
J. J. WESTBRO0K.
Olympia Jan IL, 1856. tEn.l6.
, 1856-08-29
Nonpereil Saloon,
s. L. ID. WESTRROOK

s. L. D. wEsTBROoK, PROPRIETOR,
Main Street, TIoo Doors North Of The Pacific House
THE citizens Of Olympia, the travelling community
l. In particular, and the universal world in general
are hereby informed by the Undersigned that he has
leased the above we'll known establishment and will
endeavor to make II an agreeable resort for all who
may favor him with their custom.
It shall be the constant endeavor Of the propretor
10 maintain the good name and character this house has
ever sustained. He will ever keep on hand the BEST
Of Wines Liquors, Syrips, Cigars, &c. and conduct
the establishment in such manner that few shall
+" equal-none excel"
Oysters lobsters, sardnes eggs, &C., furnished 70
private parties, il desired.
ball alley and billiard table are attached to the
premises.
Prices moderate. Terms cash. Marry" credit.
and " halo books.
s. L. D. wEsTBRoOK.
Olympia, Jan. II, 1856. yn,l6.
, 1856-08-29
NOTICE

rs hereby given to all persons holding accounts for
L supplies furnished the Volunteers raised under the
proclamation Of Acting Governor Mason that for said
accounts scrip will he issued by the Or Master aud
COmmiSSary General upon the presentation of said
accounts approved by the officers commanding at the
time the accounts were created.
The accounts in all cases must specify the articles
and the quantity furnished.
This is done in order that all the accounts for sup
plies furnished during the may lie placed upon an
equal footing and in proper form for adjustment by
United States Government.
WILLIAM W. MILLER,
Or. Master and COmmissary General.
Olympia, W. T. 26tf
, 1856-08-29
Register and Receivers Notice

The above townships having been surveyed and the
pats thereof approved the following dates respect
lively Feb. 29th and May 2lst, April 4th, January
2gth, January 2ith and January llth.
All persons having claims parts Of claims
therein, requested to appear at the Land 0ce for
the District Of Washington Territory, at Olympia
lcithn thirty days rom and after the first day Of
November next Orprevous to that time il convenient
when and where we shall be prepared to receive the
notifications of their claims respectively, and enter
upon the adjustment and settlement according n law
Of all conflicts Of boundary lines which may be found
to exist among them.
Given under our hands at Olympia this 2jth day Of
June, 1856.
wM. A. STRICKLER. Register,
y. GULEE, Receiver.
June 2S 1886. Gw3l
, 1856-08-29
Notice

rs HEREBY GIVEN that letters Of administration
L have been granted by the Probate court of Skama
mia county, and Territory Of Washington. to the un
dersed on the estate Of George GrOswold, deceased
late m-said county.
All persons having claims against the deceased ART
requested 10 present them with the necessary vouch
ers, within year from this date, at his residence al
the Cascades. All persons indebted to said estate
called upon TO make immediate payment.
c. J. PALMER, Admir-.
, 1856-08-29
Soott's Republications.
BRITISH PERIODICALS
EARLY COPIES SECURED.

EARLY COPIES SECURED.
T EONARD SCOTT 4 CO., New York, continue to
IL re-pubsh the following British Periodicals, viz
TnE LONDON QUARTERLY, (CoSsERvArIvE)
rHK EDINBURgH REVIEW, (wHIG)
THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW, (FREE cHURcn)
THE wEsTNINIsTER REVIEW, (LIHERAL-)
BLAcKwoOD's EDINBURGH MAGAZINE, (ruRY)
The present critical state OF European Affairs VIII
render these publications unusually Interesting during
the forthcoming year. They will occupy middle
ground between the hastily written news items crude
speculations and flying umOrs Of the daily Journal
and the ponderous tome of the future historian writ
ten after the living interest and excitement Of the great
political events Of the time shall have passed away.
Ii Is 10 these periodicals that readers must look for the
only really neligibe and reliable history Of events,
and as such In addition to their well established lite
rnry scientific, and theological character we urge
them upon the consideration Of the reading public.
Arrangements are now permanently made FOR the
receipt Of early sheets from the British publishers BY
which we are enabled to place all our reprints in the
hands Of subscribers about soon as they can be FUR
nished with the foreign copies Although this involves
very large outlay part shall continue b. fnf@
nsh the periodicals at the same low rates rs heretofore,
viz:
For any one Of the four Reviews, per annum - 90
For any two Of the four Reviews, do ,.......'a OO
For any three Of the four Reviews, do. 90
For any four Of the Reviews, dO...,........S & 90
For Blackwoods Magazine, do. ................3 j 90
For BlackwOod and three Reviews, do. ....... % 90
For Blackwood and four Reyiews'do 10 90
Payments to be made in all cases in advance. Money
current In the state where issued will be received at par
CLuRBING
A discount Of twenty-five per cent from the above
price will he allowed 10 clubs ordering direct fom Scott
Co. for four OF more copies OF any one or more OF
the above. Thus four copies OF blackwoOd or OF ono
Review will be sent 10 one addess for 20 four copies
Of the four Reviews and BackwoOd for $50 and 20 on
POSTAGE.
In all the principal cities and towns, these EoIn
will he delivered through agents, free OF posiage
when sent by mail, the postage TO any part o. the
United States will be hut twentyfour cents year 70,
Blackwood and but fourteen cents year Tor eaeh o
the Reviews. II, .,,..,,. l..
LEONARD SCOTT 4 CO.,
5I Gold street. New York.
June Is, 1854. N-u
, 1856-08-29

D6- The discOverer of the south pass Of
the Rocky mountains was David Stuart,
who led party from Astoria to the Mis-
sissippi through that pass in 1918.
, 1856-08-29
Sayward's Line

OFPACKETS, consisting Of the ship Sarah n
" Parker, Brig Merchantmen, and schoonersSiAaE
willimantc will run regularly between Puget Sound
and San Francisco. All orders for goods will be
promptly attended 70.
July so, 1853. ally
, 1856-08-29
WELLS, FARGOl& cos
Oregon, California ana Atlantic States

1NNa IN Treasure, Packages, Parcels, Letters
ttsds3Ag Nh and Freight forwarded from all parts
ssk1S-alsl1ahOf Washington Territory by every
steamer to all parts Of California and the Atlantic
States leaving the Office at Olympia about the 5th and
10th Of every month";
Drafts procured on California and all the Eastern
cities and particular attention paid to the collection
Of notes. accounts, &C., In all parts of the United
States.
All orders for the purchase Of merchandise, books
&C., attended to with punctuaty and dispatch.
S. WILLIAMS, Agent,
At the store Of J. & c. f. Williams
Olympia, Feb. 49, 1856.
, 1856-08-29
M P. BURNS,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEO

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
r ICENTIATE Of the faculty Of Physicians and
IL Surgeons, Glasgow, Scotland; member Of the
College Of Physicians and Surgeons, Canada.
Having had the experience Of fourteen years In the
profession and practice Of
MEDICINE AND SURGERY
in all its varons branches in England India and the
United States. and now a resident of Steilacoom
Pierce county, W. T., can he consulted as above.
MIA supply Of genuine medicine on hand.
Terms moderate.
Jan. l3, lS5j-3mlS
, 1856-08-29

DooK AND STATIONERY COMPANY. u Ielg
tionery Pocket Cutlery, Blank Book, Cheap Plbllcp
tions Books Of History, Romance, Religion, and lleI
the latest varieties, and at the eheapelt raes Tn
for marking clothing at wholesale and retail. r
HCAS. p. KIMBALII, Pres'e
June 2, 1855. HHr. r Sa-ly f1y't
, 1856-08-29
Livery Stable.

HAVING purchased the interest Of A. J. Baldwin,
Lin the Livery Stable heretofore under the name
Of A: J. Baldwin Co., am prepared 10 furnish good
saddle horses and do all kinds ofteaming on the short
est notice.
Also, good wagon yard and Oats, Hay &c, always
on hand, for travelling customers at he uery IOrusst
rates.
EDMUND SYLVESTER.
Olympia Jan. 2jth ls5G.-tf.
, 1856-08-29
c. b. ADAMS.

statutcsof w. t., Passed Ht the FIst Session
Of the Legislative Assembly.
HANlNG been ut the expense Of a reprint Of a
session of the Legislative assembly Of territory Of Wash
ington, the undersigned has for sale limited number
of copies. The work is bound in accordance to the d
rcctiOn Of the last Legisaturc-cOntains 4SS pages
with copous index. The legal profession and Others
desiring IT, and not entitled to copy by law would dc
well 10 make immediate application TO
ISAAC LIGHTNER,
At the store of lOuisson 4 Co., q ympia.
Price s..
OLYMPIA Sept. Il, lS55-nltf
, 1856-08-29
THOMAS LAMBERT. CHARLES POTTER.
THOMAS LAMBERT & Co.,

BETWEEN BATTERY AND sANsOME.
GENERAL Commission Merchants and Importers o
VI Provisions. Toba co and Segan, Hardware and
Cutlery CrOckery and Glass ware,-Boots and Shoes,
Hosiery, Rifles and Guns, Seines and Nets and all ar.
cles suitable 10 the Puget Sound trade the prices of
which will be found very moderate.
San Francisco, Jeb. 10, 1858.
, 1856-08-29
BOARDING. HOUSE

R0ARDINIG HOUSE,.
THE undersigned is prepared to furnish board IA
l. by the day or week, on the most rea. l;:in
sonabe terns-having fitted up a auge and conform.
bic house on the corner Of Fourth and Franklin Sts
immediately opposite the residence ofSa Tton. in a
pleasant part Of the town.
His table will be furnished with the best the market
affords. ~ nv
Rooms can be furnished if desired.
a., SlLAS GALTIIIER.