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, 1858-02-05
p1- The Legislative Assembly odio-,.,

B1r The Legislative Assembly adjourned
SINE die, on Thursday last, after a most b.,
monious session of nearly nine weeks dn
ring which time a great amount of usoF,,
labor has been disposed Of Among otbor
matters, in which the county of Tburston
is most directly interested, the new onror
tionment gives to us six members, as hereto
fore, instead of five, of which sixth memho,
we were unjustly robbed the session before
Whatever may have been the politics Of
the members composing the late LecisIa
ture, this topic has entered less than evsr
heretofore in the labors Of Legislation
Party politics were very wisely exeludsd
almost entirely therefrom. A spirit to leo
islate for the public good seems to bavo
actuated all, and the fruits of their labor
we doubt not, will soon be apparent
To-day, (Friday) our town looks com.
paratively deserted many members have
already taken their departure, and Bv
Monday our town will again have assumed
its usual appearance of quiet, and scarcely
single distant member remain here
That uninterrupted health and prosper.
ty may attend them through life, is our
earnest wish to ALL
, 1858-02-05

NEwsPAPERs-WHAT THEY ARE AND WHAT
THEY Do.-The Richmond Wing, in an ar
ticle suggestive of taking its Christmas
and New Years gifts in the shape Of
new subscribers, has the following:
ut is q circumstance bordering almost
on the marvellous, and certainly in the
highest degree diScreditable, that there
should be one or two hundred thousand
voters in the State, and yet fully two-thirds
of them, If not more, living from years end
to years end without ever seeing newspa-
per, unless they be so fortunate as to fall
in with stray number belonging to some
body else. Not less than one hundred and
fifty Thousand qualified voters Of the State
grown up men, over twenty-one years Of
age, with boards upon their faces, and per-
haps with n family of children surrounding
them-take no newspaper, thus cutting
themselves off from sources Of informa ton
and enjoyment, the loss Of which can be
compensated for in no other direction what
ever. Not even books-the best books Of
the best authors-can possibly supply the
place of newspaper Books are more of
the nature of luxury while newspaper
is living, daily necessity--as much so as
meats, or drink, or the vital air A news
paper is q history Of daily contemporane-
GUS life, public and social-a record Of
facts, events and circumstances daily and
hourly transpiring, and alike interesting to
ALA map of busy life, its fluctuations
and its vast concerns while books for
the most part tell US only tale Of the past,
not as important by half to our every day
well being, enjoyment, progress, and as the
curious, important, or entertaining things
which the newspaper daily dispenses with
such habit Of plessantness and with such
clock-like regularity.
Apart, however, from the actual pleas
ure derived from the habitnal perusal Of
good newspaper, it is the solemn, social and
political duty Of every head Of family and
of every voter in the land to subscribe to
some public journal or other. No man
does justice to himself or his children, I'M
less he is the recipient of well-conducted
newspaper Nor can any one Of the vast
number Of freemen in the State, who now
take no paper, vote understandingly in any
election or upon any question, without TAX
ing a newspaper 1t is not with subjects
that engaged the thoughts and considsra'
ton Of past generations that we OF the
present have to deal; but it is with present
questions, lately arisen and now arising,
which we are called upon to investigate
and decide-and these questions all bear
close and intimate relationship both to
our Individual interests and to the national
welfare. AS men and as citizens, therefore,
it is our duty to inform ourselves in respect
to them, and this can only be done success
fully by reading carefully the newspaper
where subjects of every hue aud variety
are daily considered and discussed, and
where useful hints and suggestions enough
may be picked up in the course of week
to excite the reflections and interest Of the
reader for whole year
, 1858-02-05

CLAMs.-By referring to the notice Of
Superintendent NEsMIrH, in our advertising
colums, our readers holding claims against
the Indian Department will be gratifed to
learn that the money to liquidate those
claims will be placed in the hands of agents
Simmons and Lansdale as soon as the funds
can be obtained from San Francisco. The
Indebtedness thus outstanding amounts to
nearly $4,000. Persons should therefore
have their claims authenticated as soon as
possible.
, 1858-02-05

From FoRT CoLyILLE.-We see by the
OrsgOnian of 9Oth January, received by last
mail, that meeting Of the citizens and
miners Of Colville valley was held on the
23d November last, for the purpose of ap
pointing code Of officers" the better to
protect the lives and property of the resi-
dents thereof The object Of the meeting
as stated by the Chairman, was-"lst.-
That in consequence Of some recent hostile
demonstrations made by the Indians, it was
thought expedient to petition for com
pany Of soldiers to be located in the valley
to better secure the lives and property o.
the citizens and miners I'd. That in con
sequence of several attempts at murder be
iDg committed, which in one or two case
proved serious, it was thought expedien
that some civil officers should be appoint
ed to better maintain peace and equity
among the inhabitants"
BY private letter received from tht
Dalles, bearing date the l4th ult., We arr
informed that rumor was there curren
and generally credited, that the settlers il
the Walla Walla, Simcoe, and Clickata
vallies had sought safety in Fort Wallt
Walla, apprehending serious difficulties
from the Indians in that quarter Also
that on the night of the 1lth ult, a party
of Indians Supposed to be Snakes) hac
made an onslaught on Stock Whitley
band, killing twenty-three, and capturing
all their horses. The writer does not stat
the origin Of the rumor.
The proceedings of the meeting we will
publish in our next-if possible
, 1858-02-05

S9- The proceedings and resolutions oI
mass meeting held in Pierce county, ex
pressive of the sense of majority of the
people Of said county at the conduct of GER
tain men conspicuous in the farce enacted
at Steilacoom on the 22d ult., are unavoid
ably crowded out this week. They are de
cidsdly severe as well as rich, and admins
ter scathing castigation to the persons
therein mentioned. The resolutions are
signed by some so or 90 names. They
shall appear in our next
, 1858-02-05

Fatal AcCIDENT.-JosEPH CoRBErr NJ
Easport, Maine, was instantly killed on
board the bark Friendship lying at the
Puget Mill Cos. wharf at Tekalet, on the
18th inst. Mr.. Corbett was assisting in
getting the main yard aloft, and while
standing on the yard, with his head over
the collar of the main stay, he standing rea.
dy to hook the sling chain, tho hook of the
upper purchase block gave way and the
yard fell 10 the deck-one part of the
tackle caught him over the neck and near.
Iy severed his head from his body-he
hanging by small piece of his neck over
the stay until rope was sent up to lower
the lifeless body on deck.
He was % years Of age, and has moth
er and brothers at Easiport
Eastern papers please copy.)
, 1858-02-05
TUESDAY, January 26, 1858.


A bill for the relief Of A. L. Porter was
read and passed.
Joint Resolution relative to adjournment
on Thursday, 4th February, was read and
passed.
Memorial praying fer military post at
Phillips, referred to committee on Military
Affairs.
An act to amend an act relating TO deeds,
was, on motion Of Mr.. Maxon, referred to
Judiciary committee.
Memorial praying an amendment Of the
pre-emption law, was, on motion Of Mr..
Maxon, referred to committee on Claims
An act declaring a portion Of the road
from Olympia to Steilacoom public high
way, was, on motion Of Mr.. Denny, referred
to committee on Roads and Highways.
Joint Resolution relative to the arrest Of
the mnrderers Of l. N. Ebey, was, on mo-
ton Of Mr.. Phillips, referred to committee
on Memorials.
An act to amend an act entitled, On act
relative 10 justices Of the peace and consta-
bles, was, on motion of Mr. Wallace, re-
ferred to Judiciary committee.
An act to authorize Wm. H. Cooper to
establish ferry across the Chehalis river,
was passed.
The President now gave notice that he
would sign the bills, memorials, &C., re-
ported from the House for that purpose,
viz: Memorial relative to compensation
Of public printer memorial relative to mil
itary road from Steilacoom to Vancouver (;
memorial praying an appropriation to re-
locate and clear distractions on military
road from Steilacoom to Walla Walla an
act to establish board Of pilot commits
sioners for Columbia river, aud an act de-
claring that portion Of military road from
Vancouver to Stelacoom as lies in Thurs
ton county, aNterritorial road.
The act to authorize U. s. coast survey
ing parties to enter upon lands, erect sig
nails, and prevent injury thereto, was laid
on the table.
Memorial relative to an extension Of the
donation laws, was, on motion Of Mr.. Van
Vleet, referred to committee on memorials
Then adjourned.
, 1858-02-05
MONDAY, Jan. 95,h, 1858

Tho act declaring so much of the militia
ry road leading from Stelacoom to Van,
couver as lies within the limits of Lewis
county territorial road, was read third
time and passed.
An act to incorporate the Steilacoom
Library Association, being on its second
reading, Mr.. Wallace moved to proceed to
its third reading, when Mr. Maxon moved
tOamend by striking out the name Of Frank
Clark, wherever il occurs in said bill; upon
, 1858-02-05

SOURCE OF HAPPINEss.-If you would
enjoy the theatre, pay your admission i
you would stand well with your friends,
give them good dinners, and plenty oI
them if you are anxious to spend for.
tune, publish books at yeur own expense
if you are fond of scandal live in a board
ing house if you have taste for law,
buy horses, and be sure you have a war
ranteo with each of them if you would
sleep soundly, keep the baby out of the
room if you would live happily with your
wife, never contradict her and above all
use the Graefenberg Family Medicines, il
you would enjoy perfect health, which is
the true secret Of happiness.
, 1858-02-05

B9- For the information of those whom
it may concern, we would state that the
place to obtain anything in the clothing line
at reasonable prices, is at the establishment
of Mr.. RosENHEM, at the building formerly
occupied as the express Office of Wells, Far
go, & Co. He has large stock, and will
give satisfaction to all, both as to quality
and prices.
, 1858-02-05

FLoUR-This article now meets with
ready sale at from twelve to fourteen dol
lars per barrel. We understand that par
ties here are purchasing with a view of ship
ment to California. There is but little ol
either wheat or -four in the county, proba-
bly, not more than sufficient for home con
sumption. In Portland it is worth $40
and at Salem and other parts of the upper
Willamette but from 81 to Ss.
, 1858-02-05

RE-sENTENcED. = The Supreme Court,
(uow in session has again re-sentenced
Leschi to be hung, and the dny of execu.
tiOn fixed on Friday, the 10th inst, The
sheriff of Thurston county has been ap-
pointed to carry into execution the SEN
tence Of the court.
, 1858-02-05

was taken pP, read first and second time
On motion Of Mr.. Phillips,
Referred to committee on Memorials.
H. B. No. 80, on act declaring 80 much
Of the military road leading from Stella
caom to Vancouver as lies within the limits
Of Lewis county, a Territorial road, was
taken up. read a irst and second time, and
On motion Of Mr. Van Vleet,
Referred to committee en- Indian Affairs
Council adjourned.
, 1858-02-05
SArupoAY, January, 2s, 1858

Auln ~ jooluca.
SATURDAY, January, 20, 1858.
Council met at the usual hour.
Members all present
Mr. Phillips, Of joint committee on en-
rolled bills, reported as correctly enrolled,
II. NJ. No. 10, relative to a semi-weekly
mail between Olympia and Rainier.
Business from the House:
II. b. No. 81, an act to amend an act,
entitled an act creating the Office and de6n-
ing the duties Of Territorial Auditor, read
first and second time, and
On motion Of Mr.. Denny,
Referred 10 committee on Ways and
Means.
CIR No. 4, relative 10 rendering
thUnks 10 Gov Curry, Of Oregon, was tax
en- up and read as amended by the House,
and Council concurred in the amendments
Council coneurrcd 10 House amendments
toC.J. r No. s.
Message from the House reporting the
passage Of II. B. No. 50, on act to provide
a special term Of the Supreme Court Of
Washington Territory.
On motion Of Mr.. Wiley,
The Bill was read first, second and
snd is ns.ssd . -'''
The Clerk was instructed 10 report the
bill back to tho House. forthwith.
C.B. NoJs. an act approptiatine money
from the territorial treasury to pay James
Mcdonald aud others for the arrest Of Pat.
Reagan, was now taken up and read as
amended by the House, and the amend
ments accented.
On motion Of Mr.. Van Vleet.
The olerk WAS Instructed 10 report TO
The Hou,e their eopcurrence therein.
HM No % for he relief Of Allen L,
Porter wasread first and second time. and
on motion of M. Dennv
Referred n committee on Memorials
On .leave M, Denny introduced q i
r No .. relative. 10 legislative assembly
adiourninr. sine die on 9oth Jan. which
was read 4 lirst And second time, and.
on motion of M Maxon.
R.fsrved fs conami,tsa on Memorials
On leava M ,Meron introduced q r
NJ a. u, siyins sdai,;onal cor,,,sns..
,ion 10 N. terr;torisI auditor which was
reSd 4 flr-t and second time and
On motion of M. Mason
Referred 10 Committed on Claims.
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, 1858-02-05
FmnLr. JanuarY p. ISIS.

N7TNI1 VU0U'I - INVV'
Council met at the usual hour.
Messrs. Maxon and Van Vleet absent
Mr.. Phillips Of the joint committee on
Earolled Bills, reported the following bills
as being correctly enrolled:
H. NJ No. I; II. NJ No. 10, and II. B.
No 3S.
Mr. Wallace asked leave of absence for
Mr.. MAxon, which was granted.
Then adjourned.
, 1858-02-05

D4- Reuben p Boise has been appointed
Associate Justice for the Supreme Court oi
Oregon, in place of Judge 0lney, who de-
clined re-appointment
, 1858-02-05

EARTHQUAKE IN VIRGINIA. slight
shock of an earthquake was felt in Lewis
burg, Greenbrier county, Virginia, about
10 o'clock on Thursday night. The same
moment a very large landslide took place
on the Grcenbrier river, near Edgar's Mill.
The ChrOnioie says that the whole end of a
mountain gave way, and was precipitated
into the valley and river below.
, 1858-02-05

J. W. WILEY AND E. FURsrE, EDITORS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-07

FALLING OPP IN EMIGRATIoN.-For the first time n
the history of emigration to the United States
from the British Islauds there is now preponder-
ance ia the movement towards Australia and Can
ada over that towards these shores The official
returns made up in England, show that for the
drst three months of1S5s, the aggregate number Of
emigrants from Great Britain was 1900, of whom
$500 we're bound for the United States, against
1925 for the corresponding period of 1857. OF
the rest, 9,S67 were for the Australian coIonies-
Emigration for all parts of the world has not been
at so law figure for fifteen years past as it now
is. It attained its maximum figure in 1858, when
it reached 372.725. This was reduced to less than
one-halfin 1857, when the emigration only reached
some $50 0OO ta
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-07

~ DR. BRHwsrER, the celebrated optician, intro
duced number Of novel thoughts to the proper.
ties of light Perhaps it would not be becoming to
express an opinion upon the subject on which such
men as Newton, Brewster and Liebnitz have differ.
ed. Whether light is material thing, a compound
or simple substance, an emanatiou, an eject Of
electricity. or something ose s hardly worth while
to puzzle ourselves about. Ono thing is certain
that all colors agree in the dark aad thst the mica
shades of difference In the forms which matter may
be made to assume, can be seen to the best advan
ssEe at the DISPATCH jon 0Frlcl. where human tai
ed has exhanstsd itself toEtarnx type metal into
forms Of elegance. as rs
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-07

THs PARAouAY ExrnD1f1os The Navy Depart
msnt 10 now busily engaged IN getting OF shs
Parnguay Expedfinn and it b believed the vssssis
now ~ home viii Be ready fof sea By the 6fst day
Of November, jet two months Oh, which enables
the Presidsst 10 take 20 much more tims to con-
sider the selection to be made Of Comuissiossr
to that Repnblic. The Paraguay expedition viii
consist Of the following named vessels, viz:
Brig Bainbrfdge, built Ia Boston 10 1642, and
the coast Of Africa, but dispatches have gone out
for her to proceed to the coast Of Brazil, and
await the arrival Of the Expedition. Her officers
are: Lieutenant Commanding r. =. b. Rsnshaw; |;
Lieussnants .; A. Stevens, !. >. Bassets, and VIM.
Brig Perry, built at Norfolk 10 1913, ANA carry.
ing six guns She is now in waiting on the coast
Of Brazil. With the following ofacers, viz: Lieut.
Commanding Il. L. Tiighman, and Lieu tenants
VIM. 7. Truxton, C. c. Grafton, aud J. J. Cornwsll
Brig Dolphin, built in New York In 1886, aud
now In commission, lhaving lately captured the
SLAYER Echo) and carries i've guns with heavy
J. N. Mafdtt, Tone Of the decspitsted by the .im.
mortal fifteen, y and Lieuts j. NJ. Bradford T. r
Williams and c. @. Carpenter.
Steamer Fulton, (side-wheel, third class,) built
10 New York in 1881; and repaired at Washington
in 1857 She carries but fur guns Of large calibre,
though registered for i've, aud is commanded BIZ
the following officers: Lieutenant-ConmandinR
Stuart s ssden .ad ~ csmpse, a. IL'0s'0n
Steamer Water Witch, (side-wheel, third class,)
built at Washington in 1916, carries but one gun,
though registered for two, and will be commanded
as follows: Leutenant-Commsndiug r. b Pegram;
Leutenants A. Barbot, E. 7. Spedden, snd one va
eancy.
United States Revenue Cutter Harriet Lane,
lately completed at Brooklyn, will carry large
shell guu and be of13cered from the Revenue Corps
a. follows Captain John Faunce; Lsutenants A.
D. Stanford. d. G. Constable and L. w. Wilson.
= The Department confemplates adding to this
and tonnage can be chartered; and the Ordinance
Bureau, under the charge OF Capt. D. N. Ingram,
is active in so arranging the armament Of these
ships as to make them effective far beyond the
tensibie power Of their gurs. The officers Of the
EXPEDITION have been selected with view to their
efficacy, and it is believed that without the ad.
ditional steamer the vessels named can secure all
the objects sought to be gained BY the move
uent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-07
TO COUNTRY MERCHANTg -Dn,

ing the past Summer we have greatly enlarged
andimproyed cur Store, e,and have new as large well
lighted and conveniently arranged sales rooms az
are to be ,ound IN cur City. I'm second floor we
are now prepared to she's you the laIges. and mucn
ing ever exhibited by US. to which we ask sttan-
tion, as being eqaAl in extent aud variety to any
stock in the state, aud superior in style and work
manship. We manufacture our own stock upder
every possible advsntaee. and are prepared TO offer
satisfactory Inducements to purchasers
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEPARTMENTS
distinct and on seperate floors; but Merchants have
the privilege Of selecting from both stocks
We respectfully solicit q call frem dea ers pledg
ing ourselves to make il to their interest to make
their purchases in this market
KEEN, BALDWIN 4 CO..
Mai str Il
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-07
~ Tn Omar HnALrr R.s.or,

The LlRE On THE fLksH 10 N 1Bu HzOoDe-Vhem
the Bood becomes yitiated, impnIe or to well ~
nssn coses its Vitality the skin becomss ysiisv I'D
ton follow the spirits sroop, Nsrvo1anase eoaSS1s
ces, and life becomes burden.
AAkTShOkME'S HEALTH NEoIUkE1. -
Acts upon the Blood, Liver. .Stonaeh and Dovss
imparting new viger and tone TO sconstitntioa =
paired By disease from any csuse. IL roGnovs8 r..
pies, and all skin sruptions; arousss ~ - -
powers Of both sexes, gives bloom ~ the rAhA
cheek, and makes enc Joyous and happy. Tke1uh
taste. It 10 particularly adapssd 70 Fessis -,
plants, which IN their very nature are exhaantne
and deblitasing. For Dropsy or 1r0psieaI eVojI11S
or Kidney and Bladder sAsctions, e - y 4
charm. Quart bottles 81, snall bottles So eenls =
Sold By puRcxLL. LADD . co; tmHm WnUssos
PAUaH JOHNSON; DUvAL Nol1ox; 0 OArin1CKUk
AND DoWDIN. my 3l-1&oViW
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-07

A VALUABLE Doa.-A sagacous dog is "Tasso,"
the,property of astage-driver between Montpelier
and Chelsea. Mass, Of whom the Montpelier Watch
man says that he was despatched at ten o'clock at
night with a note to his master informing him of
the illness ofa child. About eleven O'Clock Tssso
reached his master in Washington having travelled
u distance of ten miles, and safely delivered the
note At the room where his master slept.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-07

DEATH FROM THY Use OF MORPHINE. On Tues
day forenoon, the wife of Mr.. George Stoddard, Of
Brookline, Mass, having violent headache, took
a dose of morphine, in the hope OF obtaining re-
lief. She soon became aware that she bad taken an
overdose, but she feared serious i'll eeets she
accustomed to its in similar and medi
cal aid was not called in until it was of no avail
She gradually sunk, and died In the evening.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-07

TIE REAPERs REBELLION IN IaELAND.-The agita.
tion the part Of the agricultural laborers which
began in Kilkenny, against the use of moving
machines, appears to be rapidly spreading over
ireland. II is now at work in Kings county,
where the opposition of the peasantry is mainly
directed against the employment of the scythe
instead Of the reaping hoos. At Kilkenny 1t has
been necessary to call out again the police and
infantry. reaping machine, 10 passing through
the town, had to be protected by an escort Of po-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-07
~ HuronIuaa, YsoarAlrn nr..,,,,,,

sIA Blr1ERs. the most popular fanily Med1u1ae =
the age DyspepstA In its wunst t6fma, 61eog6nr Fl
The stomach and Bowels, Billlousnsee. Yei5eVneG
Nervousness, iownem Of spirin, Pa1eitkSino8 n
hssrt h.r Cos:iveness Hesttburn. LIVER UpnvlainG
L,r D,sorosss q the sam Liver and kydnsylJ Al
Jaundice. Wasting Of Strength fiatulsh1s Wit -.
auent Belchi1s Of Wind. vitiated Tssss. O0nsi1ar
non and uneasinees OF the Bowels B0rnin9 HGrS0,
ton u the Pit OF the Stomach, ,ODvresoton afbee -
ing Depression Of Spirits. at ones removed ~ -
use OF this remedy.
The bters are put up in pat bottles Win ~ =.
lowing words blown IN the Rlasp-,.HGICHlNtSV
DNSfkPS1A blTTkkS, EEW YORK." OK NJ
wrapper II eacn bottle ia'a . .sees.r &. g.
G 81 RING, Propris1sr.
! ~. Druggist. is7. Bfuadwsy. New HGk.
FISHEk { WINSTON. prussisAs. y.
IN Y-fm bels xeoIia
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kICHMOND, JUN leln, -
k6ETo DR "a. KAHn:-DuAn6 Sir: ~

1t q duty / owe to you, to state 10 tho pnblic Ne
successtul removal Of tnmor from the idde of -
Of thu ee pounds. without the use II knits ana q
which am now well. i WA examined ~ several
eminent phy ysicians Of my county. who odviDea -
Yours. &c. MARY J. GRUBN0.
~ Rssidence Beaver Dam, b hsnovef county Va
a1- DR. KAHN'y Office h the coRnss q 12aa1
Aain streets. ~, seM 70 B1As