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, 1857-06-26

La We have just been handed letter
from the Hon. WV. STRONG, in which he
contradicts, HaeQuirOcaHy, the assertion Of
the RcpHtAeaR, with regard to the promise
or offer of the Office Of chief justice, made
TO him by Gov. STEVENS as re,card for
his services during the pending canvass
1t wass too late for insertion this week, but
shall appear next -
Thus is another Of the Black Republicans
LIES nailed to the counter Try again, Mr.
Editor, Publishing Committee, or whomso-
ever you be. You may succeed in some
thing yet, provided you apply yourself
or SELVES closely and assduously to this
branch of your concern.
, 1857-06-26
UrrER CAscApns, june 5. ls5I

UPPER OAsOADEs, June o loot
Editors Pioneer and Democrat:
Having arrived at the quiet little village
of Cascades, l aHail myself of tho preisii
opportunity to'give few inklings d ih
appearance Of things in this hilly ngiQli
as regards politics and affairs generally.
l find, SO far ss politics is concerned, bui
one unanimous expression Of opinion, and
that is Gov. Stevens is the proper man
10 send as Delegate to Congress The
people here manifest much concern in the
election of the Governor as delegate, sna
in my humble judgment, / do not heHsll
that there will be dissenting vote l Tbs
section of Skamania county. l hnd hsis
an intelligent class Of citizens-men Eho
exercise their Judgment in political matters
and it would be the last place, ] an nee
to say, where you might find man wiling
to enlist under the banner of black feput
licanism. In conversing with gentlemen
here, l am happy to say that hnd ths
people view the Governors Official conduct
in its proper light "hOnOr." say teeh "
whom honor is justly DUE and tney sn
willing to concede to Gov. Stevens BIS ans
mede of praise for the patriotic and eihelsnI
manner in which he conducted the anan
of our late Indian war This Is no Plaee
to talk about black republicanisnli "
people here have not forgotten the burning
of Cascade city,-they demand ala sns
succor from the federal government ana I
is not through the influence Of black.eplss
licanism that they expect to recel,s ,.a.. y
In concluding my remarks upon POM W
allow nc to state that the Governor w ...I
ton is as certain as Olympia is the eaP.'s.
of Washington Territory. 1t Is snipLlss ~
what ideas have been impressed upOn y.
minds of the citizens along on the vgI'. !.
bia river, the most prominent Of vhlca IA Z
that if the Governor is elected, the seu'l \,
ern portion of the Territory will nave ~, = !,
it, for the Sound country, that !, .sT, s.S
county north of Cowltz, will be oeclu.ts ~.
against him. We have informed tns~ ~
erwise. L,.h
The Columbia river is exceedingly gS
ImNI
and many farms along upon i are eus.sJ -.,:I
submerged. In coming up, l saw ss''sls ss'
families living in scows and other 49, S.0s
ready to leave for higher regions-peln's,n q
the north pole. Some of the clIl1S-''b 1S"..'b,d
prevent their houses from being "''''
of, have anchored them. A
Business is quite brisk in these Pal'r '.rhieh
ImRn
very fine steamer is being built mere ~. ~s
will be launched in the course Of Two H' M
and when completed, she will ecIP'II IoT,r
best steamers now plying upon tne w.
00iu~0'a' success ~ J.TT.
DnLEs, Oregon, June TO- 1891
Editors Pioneer and Democrat:
I o,,;uol kn,o an fho steamer -'-' :
, 1857-06-26
Reception Of Gov. Stevens and Party at
SteIIacOOm,

Reception Of Gov Stevens and Party at
StelIacOOm.
For the honor and credit of the Terri
tory-for the high position that certain
portions of its citizens have heretofore oc-
cupied, in the balls Of legislation and 9th
erwise, no decent citizen within our borders
will do otherwise than deplore the manner
in which Gov. Stevens and party were re-
ceived at Steilacoom on Sunday last In
allegiance to the requisition of the late
Democratic Territorial Convention, it was
expected that the nominee of that party
would visit all portions of the Territory
would make speeches, etc, in defence OF
the principles which the democracy ac-
cording TO their flag, have hung upon
the outer wall" On Sunday last, the
steamer Trdreiler conveyed to Steilacoom,
not only the democratic nominee for Con
gress, but also a number Of gentlemen who
designed TO make trip for pleasure and
otherwise, down our magnificent bay
Upon the boats nearing the purlieu of the
place before mentioned, the friends of the
Governor caused to be fred a salute, and
received him with other honors due his
rank aud statioa--eheering, &c. Upon
the heels of this, persons, in the shape Of
men, neared the landing, and with horns,
tin pans, and like sonorous instruments,
rendering evening bideous, by pomp and
ridicule, exhibited, in our Judgment, as far
as we have been able to learn the facts, as
great an amount Of blackguardism as we
have ever known to transpire in any COM
munity claiming the name of eiriiisGtioa.
And this, too, happened in Stelacoom, The
county seat Of Pierce county, rival COM
petitor of Olympia for the capitol
The facts, as we learn them, are briefly
these After insulting our candidate for
delegate 10 Congress by ehairrdrie, the
party went ashore, when one of them was
grossly insulied by shoulder-striker Z"
of the sectional interest. A fight ensued,
commencing by the provocatiOn of the
aforesaid striker" terminating in not
very pleasant manner.
We ask our readers, would it be possible
for any ruGian in the vicinity Of Olympia
to procure the attendance of a crowd who
would wontonly insult any speaker who
might see 6t TO address his fellow-citizens
on any occasion ? Have we amongst US
men base enough-mean enough to ap.
proach o public speaker at our landings,
blowing tin horns, and beating tin pans,
exclaiming, oh what hat oh what
boots oh ! what coat !" and similar
expressions'of ribaldry Yet these things
were all perpetrated at Steilacoom. Col
Wallace, DR.. Webber and all other dccenl
men, could not have been otherwise than
ashamed of these transactions. Col. W
was received here like a gentleman, spoke
like gentleman-and if Mr.. Abernethy
or any other speaker, on any question
ever visits our town, We hazard nothing in
saying that they will be received like men,
and treated as gentlemen.
1t would be proper to state that this day
had not been fixed upon for speaking, but
that the party were merely temporary
sojournerS at that place, en- route fol
Seattle, and only intended to partake oI
refreshments and the hospitalities of the
place, but which, in this summary manner
they were thus peremptorily denied.
, 1857-06-26

R3r An Albany editor thinks bis proper
ty in that city would have been carried
away by the late food had it not been for
the heavy mortgages on it.
, 1857-06-26
Hurra! for the IDdOmit,1I. -
Put This ard That Too.,,

SeNnerl
Below will be found an ono,o.
editor of the Steilacoom Rcpubl;o.,. v Zoe
lished in the 8th number of that D.n, poS
having most wOntOnly and unceremoD;.,.ao prI,, 'a
thrust before the public the name =,
H, SCRANTON, Esq, as a candidate f., way
Office of delegate to Congress. W. '
conscious at the time the annOunc.r''' nm, ~N'
made its appearance, that it was n,..,," 'e'
i1ed by that gentleman-that II w.,, ,'''
without his knowledge or consent .a1 -O'
are not disappointed. The same b.s,''
fusion, we are prepared to prou ~ ~
soap, dogs-hair and scutching.tow ErN wv
gate, that honored the columns Of tbo ,1s
Der of the Republican, aforesaid w.,. j
same that wrote an Obituary' on O.,
Stevens-aM lor0te him beneath A, ~
81 Under the head of Special Notices /, n,
seen that the name of John Ii. Scranton 4 sk WI
to the voters of this Territory as pEile.eaii
Delegate to Congress We have thought h 49, q
to inform readers in connection therss,t taas'ek y
to place the responsibility where it belong ~ Y %
notice was handed TO US by Democrats IA sA. Ne
paid by Democrats for inserting H. We a. -as We q.
to devote whole column to announcemspiEs iE'spsIa
kind Prorided we are paid for it," '-'' " 's
Gentlemen you do not come ia IN.
and yOur candidate for the deIees,s.Ai'
does not thank you for the intrusive MI.
ner in which you have thrust his nam. \.
fore the people for an Office to which /.
never aslx0 We hnOrO the Host d
Friends card has insulted him ,Dd
that they ~ gel their REGARD" mani n
dignation which they SO richly merit rH
be just.
SAN FRANCISCO, June l6, 1851
]. w. WILEY, Eso-I have lust seen
in the Republican Of May 22d, 4 nots
presenting my name to the citizens Of n,
Territory as a candidate for Congress Al
the coming election.
While | thank the Host Of FrsI,r
for their good intentions, l must most DOd.
lively forbid the use Of my name for auy
such purpose.
The nomination Of Gov. Stevens BY In
democratic convention meets my nos
hearty approval. He is the man for tis
times. While our citizens are detained and
insulted abroad, and enemies are ia OR
midst who style themselves friends, be-
comes our duty to send representaliyeb to
Congress who not only can defend himself
from the unjust SANDER heaped upon hin,
but can advocate with ability the interests
of the Territory at large.
At the present juncture in the histoy d
our Territory, l deem it to be the hOnm
duty of every citizen not only to cooperate
with me, but to join one with The oih9
and give the nominee cordial support
l shall leave with Capt. Hunt on ik
steamer Constitution on the 2Sd Of lhs
present month, and expect to reach Olympia
about July lst.
The Golden Gate has arrived, and bring
the news Of the resignation Of GoyenH
Anderson, and the appointment Of Hon
Fayette McMullin, of Virginia.
am, with respect, yours, &c.
j. II. SCRANTON.
, 1857-06-26

R1- The best way Of disposing of half
Of the ISLANDERS of the age, is to pay them
no attention The other half may be lived
down.
, 1857-06-26
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
WAsHNGTON, Sept u, 1856.
HIS Exec LLENCY IssAc l. STEVENS,
Governor ofne Territory Of IVa,hingtOn.

HIS Exec LLENcY lssAc l. STEVENS,
Gorsrnor of The Territory Of Washington;
SIR: have laid before the President all the docu-
ments and papers which you have transmitted 10 this
demartment in explanation OF your in declaring
martial law in some parts Of the Territory Of Washing
ton. After full consideration Of them he has not
been able to find in the case you have presented a
justification for that extreme measure. Whether in
any circumstances whatever, the Governor of Ter
ritory resort such measure, unless under
press authority given by legislation is question which
1t is not proposed now to discuss or decide 1t is
quite certain that nothing but direfu necessity, in
volying the probable overthrow of the civil govern
ment, could be alleged any sort Of excuse for super
ceding that government temporarily and substituting
in its place arbitrary military rule The recogni-
tion OF such an inherent power in any functiOnary,
whatever be his grade position would be extremely
dangerous to civil and political liberty. While the
President does not bring into question the motives by
which you were actuated he is induced by impera-
tive sense of duty to express his distinct dsapproval
Of your conduct far respects the proclamation of
martial law. Were the President able to adopt the
conclusion that martial law could In any case be esta
ished without express legislative authority, he could
not find such case in the state OF things In Washing
ten Territory, as you have presented them. Where
rebellion, or formidable insurrection, had in effect
overthown the civil government, martial law has been
occasionally resorted to as the only means left for its
establishment Marial law has also been resorted
to in aid of the Government when In imminent danger
OF being overpowered by internal or external foes.
In such the has been regarded as excus
able where the object in resortng to martial law was
to act against the existing Government Of the country
or to superceed its funcOnaries in the discharge Of
their proper duties The latter seems to have been
the principal ground you had for proclaming martial
law. Your conduct in that respect, does not there
fore meet with the favorable regard of the President
am Sir, your obedient servant,
, 1857-06-26

bS- The railroad suspension bridge at
St. Louis, will cost 81 100, 900.
, 1857-06-26

DnLEs, Oregon, June TO- 100"
Editors Pioneer and Democrat 49,.
| arrived here on the steamer
, 1857-06-26
WV. h. MARCY.

Above may be seen the terrible repri
mand that Gov STEVENS received at the
hands of the late Secretary Of State, Hon.
VIZ. L. MARCY, (by order Of President
PIERCE for his (GoV Steyens) presump-
tion in declaring martial law over the
counties of Pierce AMI Thurston. The
reprimand reminds us of that of midship-
man in the navy, who, on one occasion,
during the time that orders were being
disobeyed, the midshipman referred to,
knocked down one o! the sailors, contrary
to the rules and articles of the navy. A
general court martial was convened, and
the sentence Of the the said court was, that
the offender be publicly reprimanded On
the day appointed for the carrying into
effect the order of the court all hands were
'piped" upon the quarterback, to hear the
grandiJOquent decision of the aforesaid
court. They appeared, in full uniform.
Says the judge advocate 10 the delinquent,
-"you, sir, have knocked down a seaman
contrary TO the rules of the navy. A naval
court martial has been held upon your case,
and the order Of it is that you shall be
publicly reprimanded. You l0W therefore
consider yourself repriman1ed Boat
swain's mate, "pipe" the men down. The
above sentence is just about. as severe as
the reprimand received by Gov. Stevens at
the hands of the President of the United
States through Secretary Marcy. Be it
remembered, that the reprimand does not
impugn the mOtires of Gov. Stevens-does
not question his honesty of purpose in de-
claring martial law, but only calls in ques-
tion the legality of the proceedings. Take
it all in all, the reprimand, as it may so be
called, cannot be construed into any other
light, than as that of the most mild lind of
rebakc of the Governors course. Those who
will read the communication attentively,
will see in it paHiatiOn for what was un-
derstood to be the necessity of the Gov
ernor's course Of conduct in the transaction
of the late Indian war.
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CIRCUIT COURT The case Of Jones rs. Der
mou was yesterday decided by the jury who,
aiter remaining In the jury room for about two
hours, brought in verdict for plaintiff Of IS, 600
with interest from April I, 1851, and 81 f23 with
interest from April 4, 1852. An appeal was taken
70 Ine supreme Court under exceptions to the
ruling Of this Court when up before them last
term
The Court took up the case of Patterson Is.
DE Vaughn, an action 10 recover damages alleged
to have been done to certain property belonging
to the plaintiff by overflow Of a drain improoerjy
constructed by the defendant. This case occu-
pied the Court during tho remainder of the day.
and concluded just prior to adjournment but moi
given TO the jury last night.
This morning the Court met at the usual bour
and the jury in the case OF Patterson rs De
Vaughn was called, and the case given to them.
Verdict for the plaintiff; damages S276 :S
Fhe n rSt case taken up to- day was that of Crane
rs Buckley. This case occupied the Court some
time; The question involved was one of the sta,us
OF limitations, and the Court, upon motion of the
pialntlns counsel, instructed the iury thai an
admission Of subsisting debt ACCOMPANIED by
an expression Of desire or intent to nav. was
Sumcient to take the case out of the statute of
made. Verdict for plaintiff damages Sstl5. will
interest from LIST April. ISL. c. s. walIach for
plaintiff Laskey and Martin for defence Mr.
l.askey, Tor defence, made motion for arrest
OF judgment.
The case of Cripps rs. Frye, which had been
postponed in the absence of the parties on yester-
day, was then taken up This was an appeal
from Judgment of a magistrate TO recover an
account for liquors sold to the defendant Yer
dict for appellant; damages 500
The next case taken up was that Of Michael
U Brien, an appeal from the decision of magis-
tFae for violation of the ordinance regulating the
sale of liquors. This case was pending when
this report closed.
CENTRE MARkET.-The market opened with
very large supply and a fair attendance of coun-
try dealers. The prices in all the departments
were about the same as on Thursday. A small
quantity Of country pork was offered at Ss per
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AUCTION sALM
Nv WALT l. nA N ~ an,~

FAMILY GROCERIES,. LIonoRs sEe.pS
No toNsiHSSco, 90, AT AUCTION. - On TUESDAY,
fo1t IN Nov. 10. at SO O'clock We win sell in
Eom;Ei OUT auction rooms, large assortment or
sn ambiy groceries, Liquors, Segars, and TohaccoU
Crushed and Brown Sugars
Klo and Burnt Coffees
~ boxes Cogate's Starch
% noAes Brown and Fancy Soaps a
Sodbo "Sas OIiye 9i Mustard, Spices. &c.
~ Quarter boxes Chewing Tobacco
. casks y randy. good quality
narrels w hlsky, 10 cases Blackberry Brandy
o'Wn Segars, different brands.
I'm many other articles in the Grocery line-aI
oi wntch Wall be sold without reserve.
n I4-N WALL BARNARD, Aucts,
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THAsksGIvTNc The Mayor has issued the
following proclamation
MAYORS OFFICE,
Washington, Nov'r 13, 1877
Fully recognising the duty Of Christian Peo-
pie to return thanks to Almighty God for the
blessings of health and plenty which he bestows
upon , them, heartily approve the objects Of the
subject, and do therefore now invite the inhabi-
tants OF this city TO set apart Thursday the twen-
ty-s1xthIday OF this month, as day Of thanksgi
ing and praise to the Divine Dispenser of every
good and perfect gift, and request the reverend
Clergy to unite in such manner as they deem
most appropriate in giving expression to the
gratitude of the people;
The COMBINATION CoNcERT.--Frezzolin /!
Thalberg., Vieuxtemps -! and Amelia Patti
StrakOsch all on the same night 49, In the name
OF Orpheus what bill How must the mouths
of all lovers of music water in anticipation of the
tuesday nights banquet. OF the capabilities of
Fhalberg, Vieuxtemps and Madame Strakosch
our readers are already aware Mile FrezzoIini
Is to make her debut here. Her voice is described
as exquisite alike in sweetness In and cultivation
and as admirably well adapted to the Concert
room
Mr.. Strakosch superintends the arrangements
another good and sufficient reason for antir-
lpa'lng musical entertainment Of the highest
oder.
UNwARRANTABLE ARREsr.-Yesterday morn
ing an honest and worthy oart-driver, in George
town, named Gurley, entered gunsmiths shop,
kept by a man named Daw, for the purpose of
pricing gun. After remaining few moments
he left and proceeded to his business. short
time afterward he was arrested by an officer on
complaint OF Daw, charged with having stolen
the sum of s. from his pocket while in the shop.
Subsequently Daw found the money in his pocket
from whence il had not been removed at all and
this morning he promptly went to Gurley and &C.
xIahE Ii
THE NEW CODE for the District, now in the
binders hands, as we are informed, will not be
ready for circulation before the middle of next
week--IhteHigenesT.
NUMEROUS ASSAULT was made in Balti-
more on Wednesday night on Isaac Connolly, a
brakesman on the Washington railroad He was
shot in the head, and his recovery is doubtful
By THE CORRESPONDENCE given elsewhere it
will be seen that Miss May is to repeat her con-
cert. 1t will take place, 1t is understood, on
Thursday evening next
THE COOP WILL BOYS, who always do up their
entertainments in style, will give their fourth
annual ball, at Carusi's Saloon, on Wednesday
next.
On "WEDNESDAY NEXT the spirited Good In
tent Association gives a cotillon party at Mum
der's fine hall, corner Of Ninth and ID streets
THE GREAT BALL OF the Light Infantry takes
place on the I'D of NovemAer. Don't forget the
time. ~
"A MUSICIAN" is univoidably crowded out to-
day.
WATCH RETURNs.-The only case for rial thi.
morning was John cambridge, COL, ID. c., dis
orderly; fine and costs, S3ii
Twenty-Five dodgers were accommodated, all
non-residents, and almost an entire new crowd
They say they are OH their way to other cities to
seek employment.
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CHARLESTON, Nov. I3.-cotton has declined
Kay.
AUGUSTA, Nov. 13.-There has been nothing
since the steamers news at Savannah or AuUus q
COLUMBUS, Nov. 13-Cotton-ssles of OOO
oaies late in the evening at a decline Of &c.
MOBILE, Nov. l3-Cotton-ssles for the week
S.OtO bales; prices are nominal Receipts a ooo
bales; stock "a 600 bales
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. l3 Sales Of 200 bale,
before the arrival Of the Arabia,s news The
Sales for the week 81 U0O receipts 80 CO., decrease
l6O. 600 bales
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AUCTION sALn

By WALL BARNARD. AuctIonee,,
VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY At
AucTIoN.-On TUESDAY AFTERSa6N
the nth instant, at ~ o'clock, we viii ssl y,
'front.' OF the Premises part Of Lot Is. in square go
fronting Is feet 18th street west. betWeen n
ana streets north, and running hack IS feet TO ten
ieetaley This valuable property rs improved with
good two-story frame dwelling house, back build
ing, wood sheds, c.. and - situated IN Of the
ost eeautiul and improving paris OF the city r or
On Investment this sale offers an excellent opportu-
MY, as me property will command good rent.
IS,ms liberal and made known AZ sale. FL. -.-
hLL-ts WALL a. BARNARD, Aucts.
By A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
* V1KTuE OF DEED OF TRUST TO
tem, soun1scIleer bearing date the Sd day Of Sep
of ,1o and ony recorded IN the Land Records
.h.i1 % TON c3un y, In the District OF Co umba.
Nun PAY the 10th day of November AT O'clock
p: m, Lot NO IN Square No "a, lying in nd Cify
washington and fronting IS feet inches on n.,rth
ana running hack 100 feet 10 an sIIey "a Eeef
winch by side alleys has an outlet on 34th and
There Is neat two-story Frame House ON the
Lot; whlch is nearly opposite the late Gen Thomp-
Esq. ~ NE neosioe'
North NJ street is to be graded, and he neigh
borhood is improving. eisn-
Terms One third cash; balance IN 6, r. And IN
deed oftrust. W
Conveyancing at the xpense Of the purcha.e,.
X. X. CRAWFORD ID, Trustee.
N W-o A. GREEN, Auct.
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New York N1arkets.

NEW YORK, Nov. Ia -Flour is unsettled
sales OF 500 bbls; State 81 e0aS4 bio Is 4Oa
s. IS; Southern unchanged at IS IOaS5 40
w heat Is buoyant; sales of l2 500 bushels; Mil
waukle white SlO6. Corn closed firm; mixed at
7oc.
Pork is firm; mess $40 z5as2O. Beef is quiet
Lard closed dull at lOaI3c
Whisky is unchanged; Ohio - &c.
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BaltImore Markets.

ard street and Ohio IS IS
Wheat is unchanged; red 81 .IOasI IS; white
II 2eaSl.S6. Corn is firm; old white and yellow
93a7ic.
Whisky is dull; City DC; Ohio pc.
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Arrival ef che Nteamer I.aheI.

CHARLEsToN, Nov I3-The ,tenmer Is.f,el
1INea mere this afternoon with Havana and
hey west dates to the 10th inst There WA,
nothing Of any interest.