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81 Col. VIM. II. WALLACE, defeated candidate
for Congress upon the whig ticket in 1854, subse-
quoEy elected to seat in the Council Of Washing
ton Territory republican is in the field on the
- I've don't know the nance ticket, as a candidate
for the same defeated honors. He is understood to
be in the field unettered and unbrded, soliciting tie
votes Of old line wings young republicans dead know
nothinss, and kicking dissatisfied democrats, besides
soliciting the votes OF such entertain particular
political opinions whom, it is thought, will find in
the Col. congenll spirit, he not being very fastd'
on that score himself.
Ifanybody should feel surprised at thcsc political
summer.saults of the Col, we would inform them
that he has undoubt'y come to his turning couclu
s;ons amer maturcSSeib beration and reflection, and
that hereafter he will Is fully aJe to tam double
that number in half that time There has not been
more consistent man ia th, 'ur1ing matter than Col
". lie has done 50 whenever il was necessary, and
from frequent practice they have become easy. Ii
easy when you have become used to it," Go in lem
| OH5.
, 1859-05-06
MYSTERIOUS,

NEAR MONTICELLO, W. T., April 25. 1859.
EDWARD FrRsrE, Esq
Dear Sir: The following mysterious Circumstance
send you forP publication should you deem II of suf
eient Importance; -.
On Friday last found in the brush near my house
two pair Of blankets, in which were the following ar
ticles; 2 cans OF powder; copper powder flask
Colts patent pairs pantaloons; towel; dressed
deer skin; l wooden comforter, and bible. The bun
die had been tied with rope which had rotted away
and all Of the above mentioned articles of clothing
&C. were perfectly rotten. On the outside of all was
laid gun On the y leaf of the Libe was the nAme
Of" + T. SmslI l'liadelphia, Nay 2, 1919; from E
A. Sender & CO. Thiuking it possible that such a
persoh might be missing, and that the publication Of
these facts might prove Of some importance, have
taken the liberty Of sending them 70 you.
Yours, Respectfully,
HENRY T. BURR
, 1859-05-06
$500 scld in 1865, 1000 sold in 1851,
1000 sold in 1886, 1900 sold in 1858.
$4,000 Sold in the Last -Four Years.


No single establishment in the world can truthfully
claim TO have manufactured and sold anything like 30
large u. number Of Reapiug and Moving Machines
during the same time, while my experience dates ba'
the origin Of my machine in 1854 having Leen ac.
lively and exclusively their manufacture for
the last utteen years. am more largely engaged
in the manufacture Of these machines than ever be.
fore aud. with my improvements for 1853, do not
hesitate to warrant my machine as Reaper, Mower,
and EeIper and Mower, superior to any other for sim
plcity, durability and perfect working; and further,
to say that farmers who may desire it are at 5cry TO
work my machine through the harvest with any other,
and keep and pay Tor the one preferred The position
OF the Raker in my machine, las patented) upon the
main frame, where there is great strength aud where
the weight adds to the power Of the machine, is the
only right one. Other makers have TO haul their
raker on the platform, where he must submit to hay
ing the dust thrown in hi, eyes by the operation Of
the reel and IN being oled over the clOds by the lit
tie platform wheel over which lie rides, necessarily
rackiug their machine to pieces. This accounts, 10
part for the great durability Of my machines as COM
pared with ollrrs.
Great Council Medal awarded M machine in Lon
don, In 1851.
Grand Gold Medal Of Honor at Paris, in 1855.
Highest Prize at the French Universal Exhibition,
in 1853.
Highest Prize of Rotdi Agricultural Society Of
England, in 1857. +
Highest Prize of the United States Agricultural So.
ciety, in 1857,
, 1859-05-06
CoWlils County Democratic Convention.

Pursuant to previous notice the delegates
from the various precincts in Cowltz and
Wahkiakum counties met in joint county
convention at Monticello.
The meeting was called to order by
elccting Henry jackson Chairman, and
Charles Holman Secretary.
The chairman stated The object Of the
meeting. was to elect county delegates to
attend the Democratic Territorial Conven-
tion to be held in Olympia on the 10th
day of May. .a.
On motion Of tho chairman, Mr.. Scha-
marst was empowered to cast the vote for
the Oak Point Precinct.
Mr.. La Du made some remarks in rea-
ton to proposition from Pacific county in
regard to nominating joint Councilman.
A communication from Wahkiakum
county was read, stating Mr.. John CaLliu
was chosen joint delegate for Wahkiakum
and Cowlitz counties.
On motion Of the Chairman, the names
Of the delegates from the various precincts
was called
Monticello Preinct-John Cntlin, A. II.
Burbank, c. La Do, VIM. King, Charles
Holman, jesse Fowler, A. Patton.
Caiama Preeinet-B. Creasey, John
Blakeny
Oak Point Precinet-F. shamarst, two
votes.
Castle Rock Preauet--Henry Jackson,
S. X. Hudson.
On motion of Mr.. La Du the convention
voted by ballot.
The following were elected as delegates:
John Catlin, Henry jackson, A. Il. Bur.
bank.
Joint delegate for Wahkiakum and Cow.
litz counties-Judge Strong.
On motion of Mr.. G. La Du, the delegates
be instructed to vote for |. l. Stevens as
long as there is any possibility Of electing
him.
On motion Of Mr.. G. La Du, should any
Of the delegates be unable to attend they
are empowered to vote by proxy, aud should
there not be full representation from this
county, either by proxy or delegate, the
delegate or delegates present are empow.
cred to cast the whole vote for this couuty
On motion Of Mr. Burbank, the thanks
Of this convention be rendered to l. |. Ste.
vens Cor his able and efficient services in
behalf Of Washington Territory in Con
gress.
Ga motion Of Mr.. @. La Du, the Secre
tary be instructed to furnish copy of the
proceedings Of this meeting to the PIoSEEF
AND DEMocRAT for publication.
On motion Of John Catlin the meeting
adjourned. .-...-
HENRY JACKSON,
Gas Holman, Sec'y. Ef.-
Nay I'd, 1859 -a -.-
, 1859-05-06

PIctureS.-In our rambles round town the other
day, accidentally dropped into the ambrotype and
photograph rooms Of C. FoRo, On Main street. and
t,tlly surprised with tic beauty Of some Of the
pictures We there found. yhey are truly what they
purport 20 Le-i;ensssss-tue to life, and in no in
stance battery. Persons, therefore, unwilling tc
sec themseS rs others see them, ought net to 80 tc
Ford :; but he who may have a cherished friend a
kind mother or father gentle sister loving broth
er, by whom he would have his memory cherished
should not full to improve the presest opportunity To
Secure the shadow ere tGe substance fade
as he comtemp!atcs leaving here very soon.
, 1859-05-06
As the Best K eaper.

Publications made by the manufactures Of the
Nanny machine, claiming the highest honols etc. at
the French Universal Exposition, In 1855 are known
by them to be FALSE. The success OF my machine.
indicated by figures above, is its highest praise,
while the awards OF premiums, generally, ere worthy
Of no confidence. although reaper makers make
business of abOrng and schening to the little
annual onehoise premiums Of the country. Although
1t may rot be generally understood it Is nevertheless
true. that these machines have always been sold at
comparatively low prices, and but Tor the bOdness
with which introduced and sold them by thousands
Tor the ten years past, other smaller manuactnrers
would Doubtless have put the price much higher.
could furnish thousands OF testimpnialS from far.
mers aad Others OF the truthinness Of every state
ment have made and much more. ! may further
remark, that all of the rGapipg lmachines Of any
prominence in the country are mere notifications OF
my machine, oil other manufacturers hlviaC neces-
sarly limited experience in comparison with my own
single years severe service will sassiy the farmer,
that In point Of durability my machine Is far superior
TO all Others besides several most important advan
tages referred to in my regular annual circular in
pamphlet form, which will be furnished those who de-
sire further information, by addressing ne or any one
Of my agents. CYRUS II. MCCORMICK.
20 PITTS PATTERN THREsHERs AND sEPA.
Et RATERS,
Manufactured by Nourse, Mason Co.; 30 and SO
inch cylinders with trucks and full extras.
U. 5. patent OFFICE, Jan. 3, 1859.
SIR:-J. 4. & u. A, PITTS Patent, dated June 20,
1881 (machine for threshng and cleaning grain) was
1851. 1t has consequently expired. .....
n. HOLT, Commissioner
souTHwORrH & Co., San Francisco. Cal.
.. .r'
Pitts Patent Double Pinion 8 and 10
Horse Powers.
To WHOM IT MAY CoNcERx:--This nav certify
that we have certificate of authority of which the
following is atrue cory. A. GORDON d co.
To whom 1t may conoem;-Ths may certify that
Gordon Co. are fully authorized by me to sell the
Pitts Improved Patent Double Pinion Horse Power =
n any of the States or Territories secured to by
letters patent,
(Signed) JOHN A. PITTS.
Buffalo, October 70, 1858.
We are this month shipping Horse Powers Of the
above patent to A. B. Sodthworth, Of San Francisco
Cal, which he is hereby authorized to sell
Rochester, N r., October 23, 1853.
r - 4L
4. Gordon T. Co.'S Iron Pland Poteys,
and 10 Hcrse
NOCRsE, MASON & CO.'S
Iron Planet Powers and 10 Horse-wit full extras.
FORTY RETCHUlrS MoWERS, IRON
FRAME.
81 Extra Extras Tor all O! the above Machines.
T'Osnfy Noycs' Nh Stones, different sizes.
100 Revolving Horse Rakes, s, 10 and IL feet.
200 dozen Hay Rakes;
loo do Blrhedor's Hay Forks;
100 do "Blood'sn Mirror Blade Scythes;
so do Harris Silver Steel;
100 do Samson's Scythe Snaths;
200 Thermometer Churns;
10 Dfp, a. Ey.Yf7
ALSO,
4 genreal assortment Of Agricultural Implements.
Farmers and dealers invited TO call before pur.
chasing. SOUTHWORTH & CO.,
No. a. Battery Street,
3m23 Bet. California and Pine streets.
, 1859-05-06

Rcturned.---Judge HAYS, formerly from this
place, who has now been absent some two years on
visit to the States, again re-appeared amongst on
Friday last, aud by the many and hearty shakiugs oil
the hand must have become convinced that he was
really welcome. The Judge, told cortcmPlates
locating this time for liie If So we hope he may live
until life shall have no more charms Tor him, and that
such time may be long. long. in the future The
Judge is accompanied by his two sons, whom he had
left in California on his return to the States.
, 1859-05-06

RT Bishop SoOTr, Of the Episcopal Church, arrived
here from Oregon on Friday last and again took his
departure during tie present week. On Sunday he
preached most impressive sermon to the largest
scmbage ever conSrcratcd at the school house which
was listened to with marked attention. and doubt not
had its desired effect Tho Bishop is greatly esteem
ed here, and all would believe themselves highly IA
Vored by an occasional visit from him during tie
summer.
, 1859-05-06
Opposition Is 7HE LIEE OF TRADE. il
HORSES SHOD FOR THREE DOLLARS

THE undersigned has now. in connection with lis
l. Wagon Minniact"ry. Blacksmith shop, where
The pabiic can have their work done in good order
and on short notice, at reduced prices. Horse shoe
ing reduced to three dollars.
Wagons and RI1S5ioS
% hand ard made tj order cheaper than ever offered
in this market before. Re. .ailing and BlacksmthEg
done at short notice.
Orders from a distance solicited and promptly nj,
tended TO- Satisfaction warranted in every instance
or no charge made
Shop-,ne door east Of Miles's Saloon, On Main and
Sea0nd streets, Olympia, W. T.
2I:tf J.B. DICEERSON.
, 1859-05-06
JOHN L. HEAD.
OLYMPIA PRICES CURRzNT-RETAIL


-.E. THuRsDAT EVENING, May 5, 1859.
In the absence Of farther advices from San Fran
cisco, we have no change to note in the markets
There has been some considerable demand during the
past week for building materials; clear skies and
genial airs have proved themselves the harbingcrs
activity in this department Of industry In variOu,
parts OF the place and in the neighboring town OIL
Tumwater, well as in the surrounding country, We
note improvements in the erection of new buildings
all bcspeaking prosperity Of permanent ard ntrin
sic nature.
Our markets have recently been but indderently
supplied with Butter, Eggs and Bacon all Of which
are still scarce and in fair request
, 1859-05-06
OLYMPIA, Nav Sd, 1859.

The undersigned most respectfully de-
clines the nomination Of Constable for
Olympia precinct; not forgetting to thank
the delegates Of said precinct for the com
pliment paid him by the nomination.
Yours,
JOHN L. HEAD.
, 1859-05-06
l25 MoCORMlCY'S CHICAGO REAPERS.

Three Siecs-5I, 6 and feet Cut,
WITH EXTRAS FOR ALL THE DIFFERENT
w patterns from 1852 to 1855 [Agent for the
manufactures for the Pacific Cuaatl
, 1859-05-06

E-4GGS1A 1hSISf-
for the year commencing July lst, lSjI, will be re.
ceivsd at tn oil ot;hc 4. A. c. s. Font Seilacoon
W. r., up to O'Clock, a. NJ. on Friday the goth OF
May, 1859.
Reef must &c fresh and good and Of a wholesome
quality delivered in quarters, an equal proportion Of
each, (uccSS aud shJuks to lie cNrladcd). ordinarily
three times per week in quantities varying with the
number o. troops at the pns The amount required
at present per week is about so pounds which may
he iucica ed or diminished during the year. Pay,
n!rnts to he uade monthly.
Proposals. 10 he addressed to the Acting Assistant
CommtSSary nt Subsistence Fort Stciiacoou., Wash.
mEt"n Territory. and endorsed Proposals for Fresh
Beef The written guarantee of two responsible
persons, that the contract, Il awarded, will be faith
tally executed, must accompany each proposal. Con
tracts will be gyca to the lowest responsible bidder
The CDmms>agy reserves .hc right 70 reject all bids
Bidders are ia,Ited to be PrcScH: at the opening Of
proposals.
+. !. II NEVIE,
lst Liejt 9th Infantry,
4. a. c. s
Fort Steil1rDon. " Anrl lstl gvol
, 1859-05-06
And WINDOW SASH.

A SPLENDID assortment of Hardware and Win
"A dow sash will be found and sold rs per cent.
cheaper than at any other store, by --
N. BETTMAN.
Olympia, May |, 1852 22tt
, 1859-05-06
NOTICE.

The annual meeting Of the 4" WAsHN0roS TERRI.
TORY BIBLE SOCIETY viii be held in SteilacoOm, on
Wednesday, Nay 25th, at o'clock, 7. N.
GEO. W. SLOAN, Ssc'y.
, 1859-05-06
ARMY NOTICE.
FRG9II BMEF

,EALED PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING THF
U. $. Ironns Fort SteLlAcaom. w. T., witt
, 1859-05-06

CHAs Holman, Sec'y. ,f.r
Nay I'd, 1859 mo- ~
, 1859-05-06

Fort Sleilacoou, ". T., April 20, 1855. 5w25
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MARSHALL, TrxAs, July IS, 1889.


MARSHALL, itAAs, july -, l'''
GENTLEMEN
Col. S. y. Wood has addressed me u
communication in which he denies the
truth of the position ascrihcd to him in
the last number of the Republican, in re-
lation to the abolition Of slavery and the
slave trade in the District of Cuulumbia.
lie admits that he defended Gen lions-
toms vote for aboishing the slave trade
in the District but denies the admission
that Congress can abolish slavery there
Win you have the kindness to state
gentlemen, whether Col Craig. ~ stated
in the Republican, asked Col. Wood
DO you believe that Congress has the
Constitutional right to abolish slavery or
the slave trade IN the District Of tolum
ba ?r and what was Col Woods reply 7
What position do the opposition candi-
dates occupy on this question
Very truly &c.
r. w. LOUGHERY
Mcssrs. J. NJ Curtis Iii I. Craig and
r f. Tucker
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P'nFe ~ YOU pap e.,,-u..
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In Tho District of Column ,ia. / have taken thr
ollnyiny grounds.
I.t That Cen. Houston oa.hi mot to he ron
I.nn,l Gar voting f,r , bai recommended n.
Near Cay g.i Mason NuaIm. B.-uer.
p,,yns Kin, ems. W.h.,.r D....4a,n E..hf
pbaln,. ana t'a,n.r ,.i,s c.mu..Ui fl.. commit.
tea Of thirteen. a tnniorit. ni vbrn vcf. south.
or, SENATOR.
p,d Tn t,.p. U.r.i.n. oY-'i mot .,i- o..
be- condemned Tor ,,fia, Er measure. THAT g4v.
peace and anic' 10 tha colnlt, apd afsA approved
Of hy the who'll. country sll particularly hv
Texas. at the time Uf I,. pts.ar, The bin
PASSED 10th sent 1850 aud teen llouston two
or three wear. after. was reelected senator. and
recommended by our Legislature lor the rrcsi
dencv. II would secm from ,hi. that he CARR a
ont ihe wishes Of his constituency
a,a rho, don I,,,,.,o, ,,,ol,, ma, to lac con-
l,n.i l,, ,h.. u,,,,.r,,., G,r v,,ing Far a meas
"r r'' "nnroyrJ If by The bcmoe,nry
t.e.al.., ~, it,,,,o,, from, ia,
H. ac .;nl,,,a', H.. ,,,s,i,,,io, NJ ~, l'u
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CITATION.
STATE or TEXAS,

STATE oF IFNaH,
County Of Harrison.
10 any Larfm offer Of sad County Greeting
VCU are hereby commanded to summon John
] Frsbry agent for Sarah Whitlow, by pub
hcation in the Texas Republican. newspaper
published in the city Of Marshall, State OF Texas
for three successive weeks, 10 be and personally
appear before me at my Office at Powellton. on
SATURDAY, the 2sth day of August 1859, at J
o'clock A. NJ, to answer the complaint Of a. Is.
Stone Jr, in plea of debt for the sum Of six
teen dollars and cighty-ninc cents principal. due
hy note, briefly as follows dated February 9Th,
1857. Due one day nner date, with interest at
ten per cent from date till paid. Signed John
Frisby agent for Sarah Wh'low.
Herein iail not, and make due return OF this
wri, as the law directs.
Given under my hand this the 10th day Of
July, A, d. 1889. -
Sc. ALEXANDER,
J,etice Of The Peace m and for ard County
july 30th, ls5o.-A6;3t
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Notice OF Final settle NJ ent i.

NOTICE is hereby given that lAv;nia Rich
~ ar,son Administrative Of the estate OF VIII
liam :. Richardson, has filed in my Office her
accounts aud vouchers for final settlement with
said estate which accounts and vouchers will bc
opened for examination consideration and allow
ance at the next regular term Of the County
Court Of said county pertaining 10 the estates OF
deceased persons, in the town Of Marshall, on
the last Monday in August, 1859 Cit being the
10Th day thereof when and where all persons
interested may appear and contest them If they
see proper. r.. I. bEALLEr, Niefk'
July 3O,h ls5g.--A6sit
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Advertisement

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MARSHALL, Texas, July 26lh, 1889


R. ". LougherH Esq
Dear Sir IN response 10 your noic Of the
! sth inst. enquiring the position assumed by
Mcssrs. Wood, Whi'morc Baxter and Morphis
in our late canvass in this county. on the eons,i
tutionai power Of Congress to abolish slavery or
the slave trade in the District If Columbia |
uneqnivocally state that at Friendship church
in tho western part Of this county, the following
80 ton was put to Col. Wool while on the
stand by Capt, f. Y. Craig, De you believe
that Congress has the constitutional right 20
abolish slavery or the slave trade IN the District
of Columbia To which Col. Wood reped
Il that il the people Of the District petitionel
''ongrss to that effect he though, i, was the
duty and privilege OF Congress TO abolish il,
This declaration was made in the presence Of
somc twenty or thirty citocns, and was III. sub.
pet Of much remark a1erwafds among them
\ d private conversation With NJ. Baxter soon
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Mn. Il. ". iOyuHgRv,

Dear Sr.-Your paper of Ia
plsccs me in n false position before h'h ih',''
Of this county, upon very important trople
citing question viz The right Of tongr,&N'
abolish slavery in the District of Columbia
deny mos, cmpha'ically ever advocating an,
such doctrine.
At Friendship the place You ellegc wa
interiogatcd, ! distinctly defined my position Il
be that Congress. rs the Legislature Of said dis
,rct. had the right to abolish the slave trad,
when pcttioned by its citizens.
The votes of Gen. Houston upon this subject
gave ris., 10 the discussion, aud defended Ilous
tons vote and showed that both the great nation
al parties in their platforms at Baltimore anC
Philadelphia. had endorsed the legislation OF s5t
upon this subject. Col. G. G. johnson, nj the
SANE time, asked me il any OF the States bad
l.gsla,cd upon the subject, and Il 80 to what
extent, referred him TO Mississippi and Gcor-
GA, both OF which had passed laws to suppress
the importation Of slaves for sale.
PLEASE, ~ you have Internationally Il hopc)
given me a false position, have the kindness TO
give the above place In your next and obligc
Yours respectfully.
:. ID. WOOD.