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farmers GuIDE.-The concluding No. ofths work
Is upon our table. and but repeat the unanimous
verdict Of the Agricultural press, in saying that Is
among the most complete and reliable contributions
to scientific and practical agriculture. The arrange
mcnt of the wuriig convenient for reference, the u
lustratons beantu the language plain, clear, intel
ligibe, and truthful. The work compnsis two royal
svo vols Of 1900 pages including GOO wood cuts and
IA steel cngravings.--Oh Ohio Cnltiuator.
We have received this highly interesting and useful
but above ALL practical work. We knoweof no other
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The FARMER's GuIDE.-This work is rich mine Of
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mar style giving cOpious details OF the best practice
on English farms and adapted to general use In this
country by the udcious notes Of the American editor
The intelligent farmer will find II very attractive read
ing In the comparison between English and Ameri'
can husbandry for which II furnishes ample materials
he may obtain many valuable hints for increasing the
product of his own acres. The mental stimulus given
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than make the outlay good in the Intellectual benefits
which they impart.-NeIu York Tribune.
, 1856-12-26
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~ THE FARMERS GUIDE TO SCIENTIFIC
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shall he punished by Imprisonment not to exceed ten
wears nor less than year or by fine not to exceed
Two Thousand dollars nor less than two hundred dol
lars or both at the discretion Of the court and any
such officer so offending may he charged, proceeded
against tried convicted and dealt with in any dis
trct in which he may be arrested or in custody.
Sec. 49, And be Il further enacted, That the htth,
sixth and seventh sections Of the act herelnbeiore
mentioned, approved July twentieth, eighteen nun
dred and iory and all of the act entitled An act 70
remodel the diplomats and consular systems OF the
United States" approved March first, eighteen hun
dred and hfy-fve ard all acts and parts Of acts
whereby any such fees are contemplated ny the
seventeenth section of this act arc fixed or allowed
and any usage law whereby any attache Is or may
he allowed to any legation other than such as are pro
yided in this act or requiring any secretary of lega
ton to be employed otherwise than ms provided by
this act and all other acts and parts Of acts 50 FAR as
the same are inconsistent with this act lie and The
same are hereby annulled and repealed : ana no
attache shall he allowed in any case nor any secrta!
of legation otherwise than provided by this act
Sec. -. ind be il FURTHER enacted, That tins ari
shall take effect the first day OF JANUARY next ana
not before.
Approved August Is, 1886.
, 1856-12-26
Notice.

THE undersigned being engaged in preparing Regi'
l. mental muster Rolls of the lst and ID Regiments
of W. 4. Volunteers for transmission to the Depart
ment of War, hereby requests all officers who have
commanded companies accepted into the service OF
the United States by Acting Governor Mason, Coy
crnor l. l. Stevens, to send to the office of the Adu
tant General Of W. 7. volunteers, at Olympia, copy
of their last muster roll containing the names Of all
officers and men who have at any time belonged to
their companies. Note the dates oil entry into changes
of rank during, and expiration of service, Of each
person, amount Of charges for Government property
drawn, and not turned IN accounted fOr-and such
remarks set opposite each name will enable the
officer soldier to have his accounts settled, by the
last muster or discharge roll.
JAMES TlLT0N,
Adjt Gen. W. T. Vol, Forces.
Sent TO- 1856. 45tf
, 1856-12-26
NOTICE

Is hereby given to all persons holding accounts fol
i supplies furnished the Volunteers raised under the
proclamation of Acting Governor Mason that for sad
accounts scrip will be issued by the Or Master and
Commissary General upon the presentation OF said
accounts, approved by the officers commanding at the
time the accounts were created.
The accounts in all must specify the articles
and the quantity furnished.
This is done in order that all the accounts for sup
plies furnished during the may he placed upon AZ
equal footing and in proper form for adjustment by
United States Government.
WILLIAM W. MILLER,
Or. Master and Commssary General.
Olympia W. r. g6tf
, 1856-12-26
Last Notice.
OFFICE On, NJ. AND Con-. GES.


Olympia, Nov. oath, 1856
rTNHE accounts of the Or. Master and COmnissary
J. W. r. ", will be closed on the 2jth OF December
next. and no scrip will be issued after that date.
Persons therefore, having unadjusted claims agaihS'
the o. or CommissaTy Departments OF the late VOL
tcrr organization Of this territory, will perceive the
necessity for forwarding the same to the UNDERSIGNED
before the day above mentioned, in order that they
may he put in proper form TO be laid before tht
Board Of United States Commissioners, which ma
been appointed to audit the accounts growing out o
the late Indian war in this territory.
II is believed that the Commission will not receive
or act upon any claims which not included in the
accounts rendered by the territorial authorities.
By order of the Governor and Commandcrin.C chief
WILLIAM W. MILLER,
noyeStr Or. NJ. Il Com. Gen.
, 1856-12-26
LOOK HERE!

Those Interested are respectfully Informed that the
notes, books. accounts, &C., of j. J. WESTBROOk
late of Thur,ton County. have been left with the un
dcrsgued for collection.
portion Of said accounts should have been long
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 find
these accounts placed IN such hands and shape as
will insure their collection.
EDWARD FURSTE, Agent.
=. S. Washington Territory scrip taken in pay
ment Of accounts ut cuTTrnt value.
Olympia, June q, 1856. lw33
, 1856-12-26
NOticc

rs HEREBY GIVEN that letters testamentary upon
the estate Of 4. Benton Moses, late Of Pierce com
tv Washington territory, deceased were granted at
the Septcmbcr term, 1886, Of the Probate court oi
Pierce county, to the undersigned
Persons indebted to said estate are requested TO
make immediate settlement and all having claims
against il will present the same within year from
the date hereof. accompanied by the requisite vouc
crs 10 either OF the undersigned.
SARAH J. MOSES, Ext'rX,
Or her attorney,
El.WOOD EVANS,
Olympia, rhurstOn Co., W. T.
OLYMPIA Nov. II, 1856. nov2s-4t
, 1856-12-26

TTANING purchased the interest of A. J. Baldwin
lin the Livery Stable, heretofore under the name
Of A.J. Baldwin X Co.. am prepared to furnish good
saddle horses and do all kinds teamng on the short
est notice.
Also good wagon yard and Oats, Hay &C., always
on hand for travelling customers, at the gerry iotoeSt
rates.
EDMUND SYLVESTER.
Olympia, Jan. 2jtll, lSj6-tE
, 1856-12-26

"REDBRAE COTTAGE, EDINBvRGH,
September 30, 1851,

"REDBRAE COTTAGE, EDINBURGH,
September 80, 1851.
'Messrs Leonard Scott 4 Co.-Gentlemen-I beg
to saw that your Farmers Guide Is the only genuine
edition Published In the United States Of America Of
nv work the Book of the Farm The edition circu-
lang at present in the States under the title Of the
Book of the Farm is taken from the frst edition Of
nv work, written ten years ago which, in my second
edition. entirely renOdeled, and in great part re-
wrote adopting all the more recent improvements in
the practice Of agriculture suggested by scientific cx
pertinent and making it, in effect, quite new book.
81 am sir your obedient servant,
"HENRY STEPHENS .
, 1856-12-26

statutesof W. T.. Passed at the Fist Session
of the LcgI I>iRtIvc Assembly.
HANING been at the expense off reprint of =
number Of forms Of the laws passed at the fist
session Of the legislative assembly Of territory Of Wash
ington, the undersigned has for sale limited nnmbei
Of copies The work is bound in accordance to the di
rccti0n of the last Legislature contains lsS pages
with cnpions index. The legal profession and other
desiring H. and not entitled 10 copy by law would do
well to make immediate application to
ISAAC LGHTNER,
At the store OF Louisson 4 Co.. q ympia.
Price s..
Olympia. Sept. II, ls5j-nl-u
, 1856-12-26
Boarding House.

TNIIE undersigned is prepared to furnish board E;t
by the day or week, on the most rea-. !.,ll
sonabie terms-having fitted up large and comtoIta
BILE house. on the corner of Fourth and Franklin Sts
Immediately opposite the residence Of Maj Iton IN a
pleasant part of the town.
Ills table will be furnished with the best the market
affords.
Rooms can he furnished If desired.
SILAS GALLTlIER.
Olympia, Nov. l6, 1855. no9:tf
, 1856-12-26
OLIVER E. WOODS.
Posr OFF1cE DErARrNENr,

Mr.. Woods has my authority TO put bis plan, as
above in operation but no responsibility is assumed
by the department and all correspondence IN regard
70 this arrangement must BE- addressed 70 the fAclS
itself Of the advantages TINS offered, Postmasters are
requested TO give the circular conspicuous place in
'"'' JAMES CAMPBELL,
Postmaster General.
, 1856-12-26
Pnper HangIngs and Carpets

TUST RECEIvED-Per late arrivals by FRANK
y BAKER, 10 and ll2 Clay street
800 cases Paper Hangings, French and American
every variety; a..
c000 rolls French and American Borders
500 = Tapestry Velvet Carpet;
i3j ps Tapestry Brussels Carpet
go ps Three-Ply Carpet:
800 ps Superine Ingram Carpets; l. '
$50 ps Extra Fine Ingram Carpets
200 ps Cotton and Wool Carpets
l25 ps Stair Carpets. Assorted;
27j ps Bay State Druggets;
800 ps Oil Cloths. Assorted;
l25 ps silk Damask and Brocatelle;
800 ps Cotton and Worsted Damask;
1000 pair Window Shades
375 pair Lace Curtains
$50 pair Muslin Curtains
5000 Conices and Curtain Bands
32j dozen Mats Assorted;
Stair Rods. Table Covers, Gimps, Fringes
&C., Wholesale and Retail, by
FRANK BAKER,
Oct. ?, lS56.-n47'3m. 40 and | IL Clay street.
, 1856-12-26
J, w. sullivan.

BOOKSELLER AND st ATI0NER, postclnee bull
ID ding, san Francisco Calliofuls, WOiId can the
attention Of ali bookseIlers, expreasmen and ugvs
agents TO large list of newspapers and matAzlnes
which he viii furnish with despstch, together with
books stationery, and all the cheap publications Of
the day at the lowest market prices fareuy packed
and legibly directed. As this fst can never b. per
feet he VIII send specimen copy o. al new Puelca
tons II desired Dealers will End II greatly 10 their
advantage 70 have aIlther orders packed ~ thia IS
tablishmeni, as they can be supplied In advance o.
any other house All orders " be answered prompt
iy June a, '55. .5g-u i-'f'
, 1856-12-26
TERMs.-LNTARLABLY IN ADYANCE.
Conner Of Fremont and BroomieId 81, Boston.

THE UNDERSIGNED having purchased the stock
l. on hand, Of G. c. Terry, together with recent ar
rivals per success and Merchantman, have on hand
assortment Of general merchandise for the trade
which they offer Wholesale and retail at small ad
vance cost.
GEORGE CO.
Alki July u. 1854. AIR
, 1856-12-26
TNE, PUGET MTLL co.

CONTINUE to furnish cargoes of sawed lumber
rough or dressed hewn timber masts and spar, To
order at short notice at their steam saw mill at Tee
kalet Hoods Canal,) W. T.
Ship and Machinist work, and Blacksmithing done
also. at short notice. They have good wharf and
other convenenccs not to be found at auy other pOr
J.P. KELLER, Agent,
Teekalt
Al. POPE,
San Francisco.
, 1856-12-26
THE WASHINGTON HOTEL
g3HH OF 9a3 AoA3 9a32s
Between Front and Second streets,
~

Oiympin, W. T'
m 1NO THOSE who expect TO spe1SsfA
A5%1A j. visit or sojoum in Olym- SIS -
hsssNA pia during the session Of the ssStfslss ~
lIiIIE1tB Legislature, or otherwise, are W
informed that the undersigned -InAAAa-
has leased the Hotel bearing the above name and that
he will at all times hold himself in readiness to admin
iSter to the comfort and accommodation Of guests
which may at any time have occasion, from choice Ol
otherwise, to cali upon him.
To all those who have heretofore seen proper To
tend u him their patronage II only necessary u
mark, that they themselves should be the bet Judges
Of hi ability, the capacity Of the House. to render
complete aud entire satisfaction.
These who have voluntarily and without sOlicta
tion extended their patronage to this house. know full
well that is provided with reading room, which, for
capacity aud general accommodation, is without an
equal in this place. The dining room is large-capa
ble Of accommodating over one hundred persons Ut
one sitting
As far the bar il concerned, can safely say that
good liquors are kept therein, as at any hotel in
either the territories OF Washington or Oregon.
| will permit person whatever to surpass me In
the general neat and cleany character Of the beds
bedrooms &C., connected with the hotel.
General assurance Is hereby given to the soj0urner
and traveller that horses and other working animals
will be tken care Of and provided for, with fidelity
and In abundance.
cultivated experience In the business in which he
is engaged. induces the undersigned thus publicly to
prefer his claim to a share Of the public patronge.
confident he is that II Will transpire that those
who call upon him once, will do 10 a second time.
WM. b. G0ODELL.
Nov. :. lsj6.-nj?.
, 1856-12-26
SMITH HAYS,
WARD & HAYS,

Wholesale AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
FLOUR, WHEAT, SHORTS, BRAN, LUMBER, &c
TUMwATER, W. T.
A I the warehouse of WARD & HAYS two mile,
n south Of Olympia at the falls OF Shutes river the
public will at all times find in store and for sale any
quantity Of the above enumerated articles, at price,
conformabe with the times Everything they have T.
sell they will warrant TO be fully equal to what they
may represent IT, Small vessels can reach the vcin
ity OF their warehouse the flood load and leave
the cbb tide.
Tumwater, Nov. %, 1856. 2ly
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