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, 1858-02-12
General Rtsnlls Of the Geological Survey Of Ore
-soa and washington Territories.

Two overland journeys have been made
to the Pacific, with examinations Of the
Northern passes in the Rocky mountains J;
also examinations in the heart Of the main
chain Of said mountains, from latitude As
degrees north to the British line. Exam
nations were made along the western base
Of the same range, from near the British
line to the bead waters Of Salmon river /;
three trips were made 1.-TWO west and one
east of the Cascade range Of mOuntains),
from the boundary Of California to the
British line also three crossings Of the
coast range Of mountains in different lati
tudes, with examinations Of various sec
lions Of country along the coast Through
out all these routes, involving, with lateral
examinations, twenty thousand miles Of
travel on foot or on horseback, collections
have been made Of the prevailing rocks,
soils, and minerals. .....InY
Rich deposits Of semi-bituminous Goals
have been discovered, cropping out at va
riOus points from the British possessions to
near the boundary Of California. These
deposits are almost insxhaustiblO in guam
tity, and accessible to sail and steam navi-
cation. Gold has been discovered 10 sew
eral localities in Washington Territory, as
well as in Oregon, which proves, on exam.
inatiOn Of the geology of the country, to
be in true gold bearing regions also oreI
Of lead, copper. and platinum. Marbles,
limesiones and other valuable rocks for
building purposes have been found in Vari-
ous localities. Saline springs have also
been discovered.
The report contains a careful analysis Of
The coals, soils and minerals, limestOnes,
&c. Maps Of the country explored have
been constructed, and sketches Of survey
made on changes Of geological formations
thus exhibiting the mineral aud agricultu-
raj resources Of Oregon and Washington
Territories. and much Of the country en-
route 10 the Pacific. ..sn
, 1858-02-12
Cory OF Bill TO Pay THE OREGoN AND
WAsHINGroN WAR CLAIMS.

WASHINGTON WAR CLAIMS. -.
Be IL enacted by The Senate and House Of
Representatives. of The LnifM States OF
America, in Congress assembled, That there
be, and hereby is appropriated out Of any
money in the Treasury not otherwise ap.
propriated, whatever amount may be nee
essary, to enable the Secretary of War to
defray the expenses necessarily incurred by
authority of the Territorial governments ol
Oregon and Washington, in the suppression
of Indian hortilties therein, iu the years
1855 aud 1856, so far as the claims grow
ing out of said war have been adjudcated
by the Commissioners appointed for that
purpose, agreeably to the provisions Of the
llth section of the act of 18th Of August,
1856, entitled "An act making appropria'
tions for certain civil expenses Of the gov
ernment, for the year ending 3Oth June,
1851" and have been reported to the War
Department by said Commission for pay.
ment.
And be il further enacted, That the
amounts severally found due to the parties
contained in the report Of the said Com
missioners, shall be paid to the said parties
respectively, or their legal representatives,
or to the assigneers, or attorneys duly cen
stituted and appointed, Of said parties,
anything in the act approved July 2gth,
1916, or in the act of February, 1858, to
the contrary Notwithstanding
, 1858-02-12

lAPFOISrED Mr.. TRAvERs DANIELDs, late
assistant clerk Of the Council, has been ap-
pointed Clerk Of the Supreme Court of this
Territory, which Ofice was made vacant by
the appointment Of Mr.. B. p. ANDERSON,
the late incumbent, as Prosecuting Attor-
ney for The Territory, by the last Legisla-
ture.
Mr.. Danields has also been appointed
private secretary to bis Excellency Gov.
MoMULIIS, position he is well qualified
70 iII, aud in which capacity he will un-
doubtedly render general satisfaction
, 1858-02-12

ANorHEB INDIAN KHLkD.-The murderer
Of the Indian Of whom we made mention
last week, was shot dead BY friend or rel
ative Of his victim. while being led up tc
the SqaaxOn ageney by agent GosSrLL,-
Indians state that this last deed made The
seventh murder which had been committed
By him IfsO, be met with a well deserv.
ed fate. !.
, 1858-02-12


@vEEuN,S-Ws SOC a long communica-
ton in The Paeife Christian AdUoeate above
this signature, jastifying or paliating the
conduct Of the officers Of the army station.
ed at Fort s.eilacoom. The letter is mild
in its tone and We can find no other fault
than the writer's evident desire to uphold
the character and Justify the conduct Of
those officers who so disgraced the laws,
as well as themselves in the shameful affair
on the 22d ult We should hardly expect
from the author Of that article, (and our
guess Is that it is a sshie cravatsd gen
tlsmsn, q defence, when from his own
statement. a defence would be rsdiculSns
0thers Of his brethren, Of like pursuan
and equally high in rank. up here. hsse q
nouneod the proceedings then enacted, I'D
the actors therein, as Infamous, and Il
seems truly strange to US that his educa
tiOn has been such as to enable hin to put
upon i 50 different construction, Letter
writing, it.sesms TO US, will accomplish bul
little towards the ends for which he has
been there stationed, and our surprise !,
that he has not long since discovered how
little his example aud precepts have beer
followed, and left in disgust.
, 1858-02-12

p6g- Flattery is a sort of bad money, to
which our vanity gives currency.
B6r Vice stings US even in our pleas
ures, but virtue consoles us even in our
pains.
B5- The honest man will rather be the
grave Of his neighbors errors than in any
way expose them.
G5- Nothing elevstes US so much as the
presence of a spirit similar, yet superior, to
our own
, 1858-02-12

TaE WEATHER during the last eight days
has been very agreeable, nights cool and
elear and the days warm and bright. This
affords farmers an excellent opportunity for
getting in their spring crops, which we
doubt not are being usefully employed
Our farmers are generally, sowing large
fields Of wheat and oats.
, 1858-02-12

done) to restore them TO proper balance,
for in removing a tree yon must lose more
or less of its roots and fbres, and the top
should be pruned in proportion to the loss
of the roots. As seamen would say, you
must not carry any more sail than you
have ballast in the hold to support it,
In this country there are many advanta-
ges resulting from forming low tops or
heads. They resist the wind better, the
fruit is gathered easier and cheaper, pro-
tects their roots better from effects Of
drought and another and greater adyan-
tage is. as trees grow so late in the season,
that the action of the frost and sun are
very liable to injure their trunks, by scald-
ing or blistering them, which stops the cir
culation of sap, and causes them to turn
black or crack open, often killing the tree +;
hence if low heads are formed the foliage
will protect the trunk Mulching the
trees after transplanting has a good effect.
Take halfrotted manure, saw dust, spent
tan bark, decomposed leaves, straw, three
or four inches deep for the distance Of
three or four feet about the tree, or in
fact any litter will do that will retain the
moisture and maintain uniformity Of heat,
which is very advantageous to the forma-
ton of new roots. Grain crops should
never be planted amongst trees, as they
deprive them Of light and air, which is
very injurious to the tree. If any crop is
put amongst them, let it be some kind Of
hoed crop, such ns potatoes beans, ruta-
bagas, beets, carrots, &C., and then not
plant nearer than four feet of the trunk Of
the tree. have been more lengthy, Mr..
Editor, than | intended, but if | have ad-
vanced anything that will assist the fruit
grower, you will be well paid for printing
and me for scribbling, and il not, the loss
will not be irreparable.
, 1858-02-12

LoADlxe.-A large Chilian ship is now
loading at MnAER's steam saw mill for a
foreign port. The lumber trade on the
Sound, generally, is on the increase
, 1858-02-12

p0- 1t is the perfection Of happiness,
neither 10 wish for death nor to fear it.
bS- Good men are tho stars and planets
Of the age wherein they live, and Illustrate
the times.
R9r Gratitude is the music Of the heart
when its chords are swept by the breeze ol
Kindness.
, 1858-02-12

Iranistan, the country scat Of p I. Bar
mum was burned on, the night Of the lIth
December. ......
Ex-Presdent Pierce and wife sailed in
the steam frgate Powhattan for Madeira.
The Hon. Il. NJ. T. Hunter was elected
U. S. Senator from Virginia on the 10th
December.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-09
Pimples and BlOtches

Are the result Of impure blood. The 5looc
becomes thick and clogged. The skin is
not able to cast off the impurities so i'm
portant to health. How many young men
and women we see with their faces covered
with pimples and botches who are endeavor.
ing to remove them by the use of soaps and
washes of various kinds. This is very dam
gerous and should never be prac,ised by per.
sons desirous of good health. Mothers who
have children afflicted with sores and erup-
lions should never dry them up by external
applications, for in this way they will drive
in the humors and produce i'll health for the
child during its whole lifetime. There is
no mother that likes to see her child affiict-
ed with feeble health.
MORSE'S INDIAN ROOT PILLS are
prepared expressly for the cure OF eruptions
OF tine skin, such as Pimples, Blo.ches,
Sores, &c. They cleanse the blood of all
impurities, producing beautiful, clear and
healthy skin. so much admired by ali people
of taste and refinement.
DR.. Morse's Indian Root Pills are sold by
all dealers in Medicines. .s
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-09
Rather Anxious we Think.

The Democracy who have 80 little just
now to rejoice over, raised tremendous
shout because JOSHUA r. GIDpINGs was not
re.uominaled. Now, if there is cause for
this outburst of joy, il showes lack Of the
dignity of manhood to express it as our
Democratic Exchanges are doing. JOSHUA
r. GrpbIsss has served his constituency
for the long term of twenty years, and the
fac, that each tine of election he received
triumphant majority is evidence that be re-
paesentsd them well. JOSHUA r. GI. pINGs
leaves Congress because the affecting hand
of Providence has rendered il impossible
for him to perform the arduous duties Of that
station. He lesves it covered all over with
honor. He has built up for himself posi-
tion that precious few ever attain, position
that sny Democrat might well envy. Bat
as we suggest above is there sufficient cause
for all this outburst of JOY! Has the Dis
uict lost anything in the change' 1t is
true shat the gray hairs of GIDDIkes, his
long experience, his established character,
all were in his favor, but what says the
dying champion Of his successor. Here it
s. He will 60 back to Congress this WINTER
and tell the Shareholders "that the people
selected better and abler man TO aid in
carrying forward the great subject which
now sbsorbs the public mind" This we
believe to be all true, and the Democracy
are reckoning without their host when they
rejoice over the dying energies of the
veteran champien ,of Freedom. We rru..
Mr. GrDDIHGs may long live to enjoy the
-sriumphs he has won. -.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-09
erseveral errors occurred in one par

0JSeveral errors occurred in one para
graph of Ar. Corwin's speech as published
in ouroutside. We publish it corrected:
Now. you are saying to Kansas-coms IN
with handouts or horsewhip-take care to
bring with you an overseer-some in SO, and
you shall be married but if you put on the
white robe Of freedom, you shall die an old
msid. He submitted it to his fair county,
women whether this was right. It was not
what they call in Kentucky a .'far shake. T"
And if Kansas applied for admission next
winter, under free Constitution, and was
voted out by the Democratic party, they
would never elect smother justice OF the
peace or constable in Ohio. There wouldn't
be enough left for q decent funeral. He
didn't think Cox would vote so. Knew he
wouldn't, if he found out the people didn't
like it-he would be very obedient! Laugh.
teri He hoped they would admonish him
at the ballot box this fall. 1t could only
bring him around! hewssL' t totally irrsclairs
able! Send Case after him-he'il convert
him! He will acknowledge before the cam
pagn is over that he has "sin-ned and come
short!"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-09

64rTAs Democratic Era calls US to ac-
count. ros not plseing our county ticket on
the same page with oar State and fDissrict
ticket. Now, if we had a circulation con-
fined to one town and precincts, them we
world give a county ticket the general news
deosrtment. But who-save the fss.edious
Editor-would ever have thought !: Sigh,
to place ticket in that position, where il
would naturally be seen, and read the most
We csn, and do endorse our ticket, and
aebt for it just as heartily as if placed in
the immediate shadow of the State ticket
We would not have noticed this thing, but
that we sympsthise with The Era in its
present persecution, and do not wish to
throw anything in its way that would in
e,ssse its present difficulty. Our nominees
are 10, dissatisfied. then why should The
Era be.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-09
Will be apt to, Make Himself Heard
Next Time.

Says The Louisville Journal:
Mr.. Douglas said in speech at Boards.
town, that Mr.. Trumbull, whom he called q
miserable, eraxen-hearied wretch, would
sooner have had both his ears cut of than
have used suchdanguage in his presence
We don't know much about Trumbull per-
sonally, but, if he doesn't use that exac,
language the very first time he gets a
chance to speak in Douglas presence, and
if he doesn't save his ears, too, we shall be
a great deal disappointed.
Here are two other items from The Jour-
nal, on the same subject:
An organ OF Mr.. Douglas boasts that "he
lit upon Senator Trunb bull at Bearcsiown''
We guess he few off again without stop
ping to suck much blood.
Il is thought BY some that Mr.. Douglas,
instead of threatening TO cut off Mr.. Trum-
bulls ears for telling the truth, had better
cut off his own to avoid hearing il,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-09
The Ohio Statesman and Judge
Peck.

Since the nomination of Judge Peck Th'
Statesman has had the bad taste as we'll ae
poor policy to publish series of sneering
fault-6nding abusive articles upon the Judge
In the issue Of Tuesday last, there is nearly
a column of low flung twaddle fit only fol
a demagogue to notice. Judge Peck can.
not be re ached or injured by the mean ef.
forts of The Statesman. He is above al
attacks from such unc.ean birds, and The
Statesmaa S sallies are just about as deserv.
ing of sttNsties an the swoops of a chick.
en-owl against Buackes Hell Monument. II
The Siatesman had half sense it would have
a tender carsiof the Tenth Congressional
District by saying as little about Judge
Peck as possible. We just drop this hint
by way Of friendly advice. Il The &ates-
man. however, thinks it profitable invest
ment to open out its battery upon Judge
Peck FIRE away, we say. We shall pay no
attention to il, and trust our friends through.
out the State will do likewise. We are
perfectly willing to risk the damages
Portsmouth, Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-09

0TThe elixir" prepared by DR.. JAsd
WILLIAMS, for the cure Of DysPEPsY, an
nothing but PYsPEPsY, Gas advertised in an.
other column,) has. by its own merits. OBJ.
tanned for itself so high reputation in
Philadelphia. that Physicians acquainted
with its properties. are using ii themselves
and prescribing it to their patients, con-
vinced, by observation, of its great efficacy
in restoring the disordered digestive organs
to healthy function. Numerous cases OF
Dyspepsy, Of the most aggravated charac.
ter, which were abandoned as incurable by
some Of the Medical Faculty, have, by the
use Of this Elixir, been restored to perfect
health, as attested certificates testify.
ic2lv
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-09

@Two greeners went to Clevelsnd.-
One wanted to take spree, and that ali
might be safe, left his money aud watch
with his companion and starred. The com
panion spent an anxious night and more
unx,ous Rornsng waiting his friends return,
but he came not. This aroused suspicion of
foul play and the possibility of murder.
Whe n he began to reflect that be held the
property Of ths missing man, and would
doubtless be arrested for the deed, in his
terror he ran to the Lake side and hurled
ell evidences of the anticipated crime into
the Lake; but imagine his dilemma when be
returned to the hotel to find his friend alive
but bearing the marks of a protracted spree
and several fights. He came 10 claim his
property. He had been to The watch house
and had been fined and wanted his money
TO pay it. A compromise was affected, and
both returned to their homes wiser men.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-09
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
b T. Spnggs:

Well, the Democracy have put in nomi-
nation candidate for Congress. We have
,r,ee TO INFORM ourselves as to what he ia,
and What ere his cisinssT ts~ is q Lawyer
of oedissry ability inslittie Noble. He is a
young man. The Noble Democrat says, il
With his youth he has wisdom it iswelh-.
Az to what bis political sntscessnts are, we
are 70. iasofned, osly tina. he Is q Rmosvaf.
Whether i HEAros OF PuRpT Democrat,
depcnent saith not, hut he carries the burden
of VIZ. LawHEscE,s kind of hybrid specimen
of Democracy. The Democratic party OF
this District, were fully conscious of their
msbility to carry LAWRENCE through an
Other campaign at this time, and hense
BEN. r. SPRIaGs, who has not been heard
of outside his county, 10 brought out as
perfect man. But let the people notice one
fact. spxIees is not VIZ. LAwREKcE him
cell, but a satellite of his. If you are not
convinced Of this, we will call your atten-
tien 10 the fac, that WIN. LAWRENCE, al
thougk, repudased BY the Convention, for
effect upon the people, was endorsed in
their resolutions and by Mr.. SPRiGGs.--
Hense if you wan. to know what SrRIsGs
is politically look, and you will find him in
sHe shadow of LAwREpcE. We dc not find
much enthusiss u about him in these parts.
We find those who know him consenting to
the nomination through kind OF necessity.
and those who DO not know him are asking
sor more light. We hofe be will be taken
round. and shown to the people prior to the
election. Will he not BET Or will VIM
LAWRENCE stump the District for him. We
would like to see Tom. -THEAKER have spat
at him.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-09

GA treaty of peace has been conclud
ed with China, by France and England
The Empire is now open to the trade of oil
nations, the Christian religion is allowed
and diplomatic relations to be abiished
with every nation. France and England
are to receive full indemnity on account oI
the war. The United States is left out Of the
bargain. This war has cost China an i'm
mense amount, but yet 1t will prove the
the gratest blessing that ever befel her.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-09
yo,ro,.o,,s o;n,u-nt and pms-posses

Hollosay's Ointment and PfHs.-Possess.
ed of these remedies, every mon 10 bis own
fsmily physician. II his wife and children
are troubled with eruptions, sores, tumors,
W, ite swellings, sore throat, ssthms, or any
affection Of the skin, glands or muscles, "a
persevering use Of the Ointment is all tha,
is necessary to produce radical cure. IL,
on the other hand, the internal organs are
assailed bv dissass--whether it be located
in the liver, the stomach or the intestiues.-
he can eradicate it by admin STEERING the pills
to the sufferer. under the guidance of the
clear directions which accompany every box.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-09
e-
ARKANSAS ELECTION.

Arkansas is so well satisfied with the
present Administration. that no opposition
organization any longer exists there. In
the First district T. C.. Hindman is elected
to Congress without opposition, .and in the
Second district, Albert Rust, the regular
Democratic nominee, is said to be elected
by large majority over T. 8. Drew, form.
er Governor of the State, and independent
candidate.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-09

: rrTas Charleston Mercury thinks that
one of the evils resulting from the pardon.
ing of DouGLAs is the destruction of the
Democratic party. 1t says the South will
repudiate the Democratic party Of the
North which is already weak, and in cons
,sousncs i. will fall hope lessly to the earth.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-09
FATAL ARRAY.
CBAMBERsBuRe, Pa, {

An affray occurred last evening near
Wsnyesboro, in this county, in which a
man named Osborne was shot dead by two
brothers. Danef and Doria Fink. The dis
pute arose IRON osborne's carrying water
from Finks well. The brothers have been
arrested and are now IN prison.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-09
Roback's Scandinavian Remedies.

Roback's Scandinavian Remedies
The seeds of all disorders are in the blood
and DR.. Robsck's BLOOD PURIFIER and
PILLS act specifically on tina, fluid They
are composed of rare Swedish herbs, and
form a sovereign antitode to the injecting
and corrupting principle of disease. Not
only do they cure Indigestion, bilious com.
plants, female weakness, connubial incom-
potency, nervous disorders, lung and throat
affections, diarrhea, ETC., but they cleanse
purify and invigorate every organ, aud put
the whole animal machinery in such Wig.
orous condition that it is enabled to resis,
and throw off tho influence of bad air and
other causes oe sickness. See Advertisement
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-09

GFGen. HARRIs, of The OHIO Cultiuotor,
oiEess- prize of a BROAD SWORD to the
heaviest man at the State Fair who will
muster with the Falstaf Guards. None ad-
mitted weighing less than two hundred
pounds. Should not st. Clairsville compete!
Send out our good Post Master.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-09

A person who signs himself Socillist.
from Chesterville, Morrow county, adverti
see in The Berlin Age Of Freedom that ht
wishes to correspond with Socialists relative
to establishing colony of that breed oI
animals in Morrow county. He says he
has good farm and the present is thought
favorable time to make move in that
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-09

@F. p. BLAIR Jr., is going into Illinois
to return his compliments to the "Little
Giant" thing which he will do in very
handsome manner no doubt. As stumper,
FRANK BLAIR will count two against
DOUGLAS. What he lacks in power he wi u
make I'D in the truth of his cause.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-09

0TF. P. BLAIR, Jr has notified BARRETT
that he will contest bis seat in Congress-
He is spending his time in probing scme oi
the gross frauds BY which be was defeated
His opponent has much to fear from inves.
tigetion. BLAIR will leave no stone unturn-
ed, but will consent to Justice and nothing
short OF it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-09

orThe Democracy Of the 10th Congress
s;onal District of Pennsylvania, are having
, reod time in nominatinga Congressman.
They net in Bridgeport opposite Harrisburg,
on Wednesday Of last week, and balloted
until Friday, when they adjourned until
Monday to meet at Harrisburg. On Mon
dsy they had no better luck.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-09

TYeilow Fever is committing fearful
ravages in New Orleans. IL is incre asing
from day to day. On Saturday last no less
than eighty-nine fell victims TO the destroy
er