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, 1860-12-14

ba- The inhabitants Of the eastern por,
tion of Kansas are suffering starvation.
The roads are crowded with men, women
and children fleeing from death. The prai,
ries-usually fertile and green-are so bar
ren that mere insect life cannot be sus-
tained. The unparalleled drouth of the
past year has done all this. Cattle have
died from hunger and thirst. The condi.
tons Of the people awakens the warmest
human sympathies, and the States will
doubtless respond as nobly as they did in
times past to the Macedonian wall of an-
guish that swept across the Atlantic from
old Ireland
, 1860-12-14

BAMr. Lycurgus Jackson is in town,
from Walla Walla. He came down on q
sail boat in two days from old Fort WaIlu
Walla to the Des Chutes. Mr. jackson
says the weather is mild, and be thinks
that the river will not freeze this winter.
The steamer Col. WrigA was laid up for
repairs.
The report that Cayuse George was kill,
ed is contradicted. Mr.. jackson does not
apprehend any trouble with the Indians
east Of the mountains.
, 1860-12-14

~ John D. Defrees, Of Indiana, and
Thomas COrwin, Of Ohio, are trying to
calm the troubled waters. Those gentle.
men belong to what is called the conserva.
tive wing Of the Republican party. They
have assured the ire-eaters at Washington
that Mr.. Lincoln's administration will be
moderate and considerate; that he win up
hold the Constitution and enforce the fugi
tive slave law. This programme creates
great excitement in the Massachusetts and
Western Reserve schools Of Republicanism
The latter want men Of their own stamE
appointed to the federal executive Offices
in order that the laws of the Union may
not be enforced.
, 1860-12-14

pa- The immediate effects Of the seces-
sion movement are visible in the money
market. The banks of the cotton States
are troubled by the drain Of specie from
them, and some Of the southern bank notes
have deprecated in southern cities Eve per
cent.
Negroes have fallen in Virginia from
twenty-five to fifty per cent.
, 1860-12-14

~ Indian Troubles
The signs o. the times indicate general
Indian var east Of the mountains The in
trusion Of the gold seekers in the Walla
Walla cOantry, has inaamed the passions
and prcjudiees Of those who have hereto.
iOre been entirely peaceable, and We have
no doubt that the policy Of war is a sub
jcct Of daily discussion with them.
That their win be war is nothing more
than a conjecture, but that there is great
dissatisfaction among them is a matter Of
fact,-and In their own councils the war
and peace parties are conflicting.
The government have not fulfilled their
treaty obligations with the tribes in that
vicinity, and they fear that the United
States are trying to get their lands without
an equivalent
At the late Indian council held BY Mr..
Cain, the Agent, ssllen discomfort was
eEineed BY a strong party. what is be
saying how?1 said Joseph, who sat outside
the council and refused 10 participate in its
dsliberntions. He was answered that the
agent" was taking Of their Great Father.
"Its all talk and nothing cOming,1 said
Joseph. This is the sentiment Of the war
party.
Among other tribes, a religious fanati-
clsm that tells them Of their ability and
duty toernsh out the whites, has seized up
On them. A mysterious prophet has arisen
in their midst, 70 inaame their minds with
courage and zeal for the struggle Of the
races. and We may well fear his influence
when We remember Tecumseh's brother, the
Prophet upon whose magic uiterances
hung listening thousands Of bis own raee,
eagerly waiting for bis inspirations to
inform them how to act II would be
well, then, for rs to exercise more than or
dinhry care in our Indian relations, and
watch closely for the first mOvenents Of
the hostiles.
It the duty Of our government to take
prompt and effective action in the matter,
and not % safer the Indians when they
bury the tomahawk to leave the handle
sticking out
Among the Nez Psrces and surrounding
tribes, where their Influence extends, KAN
iakiu. The Speaking Eagle. the Spotted
Eagle, White Bird. and Three Feathers
are for var; while the voices Of Sawyer,
Timothy and others persuade TO peace.
Those opposed to war are men Of wealth
and influence, who have much to lose and
bat little to gain BY a resort to arms.
Their opponents have nothing TO lose and
everything 10 gain by war.
The Indian Agent had sent an express
to Maj Stein. at Walla walla, notifying
hin that the miners had located on the In
dian Reserve. and refused TO leave. The
Major despatched one hundred dragons
TO the locality. TO enforce his order.
Mr.. Cain has been untiring IN bis devo
ton to du'y, and foreseeing trouble, has
always used an his authority aud influence
to have the miners wait for the government
TO give the proper authority TO 60 upon the
lands.
II is runOred that at Warn Spring Res
srvafon. about 60 miles back Of the
DaIles. the Indians were in open hOstilities,
having killed @cayuse George" noted
man in that country. Many Of the settlers
in the Umaiilla and Tygh Ealliss had come
into the Dalles.
, 1860-12-14

p%Mr. GOsSrr1, the Indian Agent, in.
forms US OF hsht having taken place be-
tween the SkOkOuish and SquaxOn bands
Of Indians, near the elbow Of Hoods Ca.
naland SkOOkun Bay. The particulars
have not yet come to hand, but the fight
vas the result Of acts of hostility commit
Ted previously BY individuals on both sides
, 1860-12-14

FIGHT FOR THE BELr-Messrs. Seward
and Greeley are at it again. Mr.. Greeley
says it's time that the corruption in their
party should cease being hid under Mr.. SIS
name. This appears rather cool, from one
who, before the election, claimed that Re
publican purity was double recti6ed.
, 1860-12-14
SAruRpAY. Dec. 8. 1851

Mr.. Denny, chairman of select committee
to whom was referred the Governors mas.
sage, reported its reference for legislation
to appropriate committees.
Mr.. Hubbs introduced c. J. ResOlDtio0
relative to the Union.
Referred to committee on Federal Rsla.
tiOns after second reading-50O copies or
deFed printed for use Of Council.
Mr.. Simms introduced C. B. No. An
act to create and organize the county Of
Missoula. Laid on table and ordered
printed Adjourned.
, 1860-12-14

B% Ii. A. JOdsOn of this place, has on
hand q large and varied assortment of all
kinds Of Dry Goods, Provisions and Gro
ceries, which he will dispose of on the most
favorable terms to all who will favor him
with their trade.
, 1860-12-14
WASHINGTON LEGISLATURE-,RIGHTTsr,,m5 sr,,m7
COUNCIL.
FRInAY Dec 1

COUNCIL.
FRIDAY, Dec. 1850
Mr., Denny moved that the Goy.rro,,
Message be taken from the table uOr >
Mr.. Hubhs introduced a resolution II,
committee Of three be appointed "a 'ua' "a
port in relation to the Governors MesS,r,ss ,s
Agreed to.
Messrs. Denny, Caples and Miller v..
appointed on said committee. ''e
Mr.. Hubbs introduced resolution tb..
the communication received from the Gov
ernor be referred to the COMMITTEES on ~. 80
ing, with instructions to confer vhb I., nv
joint committee and determine what roN sue
ton Of the papers accompanying II. a. E
ernor's Message be printed, in accordsO..
with the order Of the 5th inst, and m,
the communication be printed as mart :,
the appendix. Agreed to-.
Adjourned.
, 1860-12-14

n9-captain JoHS PGTT, having mad,
bis one hurdraiA passage across the Pacific
vas 70 have been hailed on his arrival from
San Francisco, with the customary salute
ofls eanI, as Commodore Of the Merchant
Marine, at the Sandwich Islands.
, 1860-12-14

R5~ Ashael Bush is about leaving for
the States. Harvey Gordon, formerly U.
S. Deputy Surveyor, has assumed the edi-
torsllip of the Statesman. .......
, 1860-12-14

Bs- The Oregon Medical and Surgical
NetOs will be published January LIST, 1861.
Drs. Hawthorne and Loryea, editors, Port
land, Oregon. Terms, % in advance.
, 1860-12-14

DS- Professor Whitney, lately appoint
ed State GeOlogist of California, has ar
rived with his corps of assistants, and is
preparing for the field. The Legislature
have made liberal appropriation of twen-
ty thousand dollars for the survey. From
the Professors high scientific attainments
we may expect valuable results.
, 1860-12-14

B6- There will be grand ball at Me,
tropolis Hall, Vancouver, Christmas night.
No gentlemen are to be admitted except
those who have partners.
, 1860-12-14

p9- The proceedings Of the House are
omitted this week, but full report will be
brought up next week. We have been so
hurried that we have been unable to report
them.
, 1860-12-14
Oregon liens.

The 7imcs has changed hands, and will
he published daily and weekly by Russo
D. Austin, Alonzo Leland and VIM. II
Andrews, under the style Of r. D. Austin
& Co. Mr.. Leland is editor, and will
doubtless made an interesting and valuable
paper.
There will soon be four dailies in Port
land.
I. j. Dryer, Of the OregOnian, has beer
chosen messenger to Washington with the
election returns. Leaves Oregon thi'
month
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church
in Portland, give a supper on the 18th fol
the benefit of their church.
Portland pays the gas company $2O(
per month for lighting the city.
The steamers Multnomdh and COtolit;
carry the Olympia daily mail on alternate
days, leaving Portland at IAN. This ar
rangement will continue till the first o.
January.
Senator Nesmith will leave on the 10th
for Washington.
The steamer Pacific sailed for California
on the 9th. Passage-cabin, $40; steer
age, $40. Freight, S. per ton.
The California adVertises to take freight
at 81; passage, IS.
Rich gold placers ars said to have beer
discovered on Spokan river.
, 1860-12-14

na-S.arting out on Q a0haliHg expedi-
tiOn.-The schOOl-master requesting the lit
tic boy that's been Whispering" to step
into the next room.
, 1860-12-14

pa-DOn't forget the fair Of the ladies Of
the St Johns Episcopal church, to be held
on the goth and 21st inst, at Galliher's
new hall.
, 1860-12-14

b9rSan Francisco is fast extending 10
wards the Mission Dolores. Never has she
been more prosperous than now.
, 1860-12-14

~ Mr.. John @. Carroll gives a ball
at Tum-Water on New Years Eve. See
bis advertisement in another column.
, 1860-12-14

b@ Mr.. George Davidson, of the Uni
ted States Coast Survey service, left Cali
fornia on the FIRST of November last, fol
the States. His acquaintance and friend,
among us, will be panied to hear that this
gentleman's constitution is entirely broken
down by the severe toll and hardship tha,
he has endured in discharging bis daily du.
ties on this coast since 1850.
His surveys, 49,, use of bis assistants
have been carried on With energy and sue
cess, in the midst Of dangers from the In.
dians and shipwrecks, and the results oil
their accurate labor will be a monument Of
fame to the memory of those faithful men
long after they shall have passed away,
The history Of Mr. Davidson is not an
uncommon one among civil engineers and
surVeyors-that Of an iron constitution be-
come frail as a reed from necessary expo.
sure to extremes Of heat, cold and inclem,
encies Of weather, during an every day life
Of years Aud when the seeds of dissoIu.
tion are soWn, and their frames shattered
with disease, they have but little left, ex
cept consciousness Of life well spent, to
console and protect them.
, 1860-12-14

b0r There will be dance at Galliher's
new Hall on the 10th inst. 1t will be the
ball Of the season.
, 1860-12-14

S%We saw not long since, a squash 8
feet Q inches long, raised by DR.. E. Bower,
Dry Creek, Walla Walla county.
, 1860-12-14

~ The American Fur Conpany's Fort
Union, at the mouth Of the Yellowstone
river, has been taken by the Indians.
, 1860-12-14

D9- A Dismalism The new broom
that will sweep clean. A-brah'm
, 1860-12-14

DA-The Poney schedule after Dec. LIST,
will be as follows:
St. Joseph to San Francisco, Is days
between Telegraph Stations, IL days. The
Pacific Telegraph Company contemplate
changing their line from the central to the
southern ronte.
, 1860-12-14

~ We are indebted to Capt. Elem
ing, of he Elisa AHderson, for late papers.
, 1860-12-14

Da~ Civil war RACES in our midst. Sew
eral "phierce phights" this week and last.
, 1860-12-14

BS- The ships Pam Flush and Meteor
have loaded with grain for European mar
kets-the former for Cork; the latter for
Liverpool.
, 1860-12-14

B9- Capt. Wallen, Lieuts. Vanderbilt,
Sinclair and Marsh have arrived in Port,
land
, 1860-12-14

b0- Hon. C. c. Phillips has assumed
the Collectorship Of Customs at Port Town
send. Mr.. Phillips will honor the place.
, 1860-12-14

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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-02
The Decline of the Quakers.

We have lately noticed in the London literary
journals the announcement of three different
books relative to the Society Of Friends and its
decline, We mentioned two of these books
among ourlate literary items. We now observe
third, entitled, " The Society of Friends an
Inquiry into the Causes of its Weakness as IL
Church. By Joseph John Fox" Among the
causes mentioned by the author is its Jealous
pursuit of wealth " It is said that the major
ity of the banking firms Of the metropolis have
descended from the members of the Society of
Friends This, we should think, is hardly u
just cause for the decline Of this respectable
body of Christians. 1t is an evidence rather of
the great economy and frugal habits of Friends,
who, by not indulging in the gaeties and extrav-
agances of the world have been enabled, through
many generations, to accumulate wealth. 1t is
said that there are now in England and Wales
about sixteen thousand Friends or Quakers that
the new admissions during the present century
have averaged forty-eight year, " yet the total
steadily diminishes, the yearly secession reach.
lng, probably, an average of sixty, women fall
ing off more rapidly than men," Mr.. Fox ac-
counts for this diminution, first. on account of
the peculiar language of the society second, by
its ahstaining from proselytism third, BY its
'"mystic doctrine and singular ministry together
with its defective discipline and its rigors with
respect to marriage; and lastly by its eccentric
ity of costume, y which, he says was never
contemplated by the founders of the society.
We apprehenb, from the name of the writer of
this work, which belongs to old Quaker families
in England, that he is among the seceders allu-
ded to.-Providesce Journal.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-02

temperament was exceedingly nervous, to spring
to his feet. 10 blame some body was his first
impulse. ''What careless fellow has done this?''
was on his tongue.
"Don't!" the inward monitor spoke in time.
Mr.. Landell shut his lips tightly and kept silent
until he could command himself He then in
quired calmly into tile cause of the accident, and
found that special blame aUtatcned to nome
Opening the case of goods, the dammage was
trifing.
4" Another conquest" said Mr.. Landell, as
he turned to his desk. Self-control is easy
enough if the trial is made in earnest.
A dozen times that day was the torch
applied to Mr.. Landells quick temper, and as
often was he in danger of blazing out But he
kept his temper till the sun went down, and
then he turned hlssteps homeward feeling more
comfortable in mind than he had for several
weeks There was no shadow on his counte.
nance when he met his wife, but smiling good
humor.
you said Don't as left this morning"
Well?"
" And didn't"
i" You are a hero" said Mrs. Langdell laugh,
ing
" Not much Of one. The conquest was easy
enough when drew the sword in earnest"
And you felt better }"
ooh thousand times, What a curse of
ones life this quick temperament is. am
ashamed Of myself half dozen times day on
an average. But have made good beginning
and mean to keep.on the right till the end"
DON'T" said Mrs Landell to her husband,
as she parted with Lin for the store at the front
door Of their home the next morning.
won't God help me . was answered
heartily.
And he didn't as the pleasant evening that
he passed with his wife most clearly testified
Reader, if you are quick tempered, " don't"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-02
A Word about Skating.

The season is here during which Nature gives
to all men, women and children, and especially
to those who are Of slender constitution and
whose pursuits are sedantary, one of the best
fountains of health that the world contains.
She will clothe every stream and lake with
polished enamel, inviting all human beings to
go out into the open air, and to seek amusement
and health of larger quantity and better quality
than they can obtain many other way. Skating
combines more that is desirable than any other
form of exercise, and it is especially valuable to
women. Not only is it graceful and exhilarat-
ing, but it is wonderful tonic, and will do
much, it it can be generally followed by fe-
males, towards elevating the physical character
of our race. Every girl should learn to strap
on pair Of skates as soon as she is old enouch
to run out doors, and every woman whose du-
ties are indoors, should daily, if possible-at
any rate, frequently buckle on the irons, and
glide over the glittering Ice. The pleasure, the
health thus attainable are beyond telling. Pa
rents, get skates for your girls especially 1.-THE
boys will get them for themselves), and drive
them out daily to play on the ice. The glow
ing cheek, the expanding form, the robust
health that will follow will be rich reward -
Gospel Banner.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-02
The First American Missionaries in Japan

The First American Missionaries in Japan.
A correspondent of the New York Journal
of Commerce, writing from Japan, speaks OF
the arrival Of the first party of American mis-
sionares ever in Japan. They consist Of DR..
Hepburn Of New York, sent out by the Old
School Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Messrs.
Brown and Verback, and Dr. Simmons, with
their wives, commissioned by the Dutch Reform
ed Church. Mr.. Verback has located at Nag
asaki, while the others are at KHnagawa. They
easily obtained house through the assistance
Of GOV. Dorr, United States Consul--a Buddhist
temple, with spacious outbuilding, heretofore
occupied by prls which were put ia repair
for them. All tbVE9AYls were removed, and the
premises presentedK most ageeable sight alter
the missionaries took possession. Says the
writer, g For all the world, there was the Yam
kee parlor stove and parlor lamp-all at home.
But not 50 much as wien the Bible was rever-
emily read, the hymn sung to a sweet familiar
tune, and all kneit down to pray;-it was
but its lie and reality"
No opposition was made to their having the
house and temple, though the officials perfectly
we'll understand their character. Some officials
who called to pay their respects, We're RECALLED
with grapes, which Mrs. Hepburn handed to
each on plate-the first time such a civllity
was ever offered to japanese by foreign lady.
The officials looked on amazed, but evidently
pleased. All the people are courteous as well
as the officials, and crowds are continually
around their gate, giving the common saluta-
ton, Ohio" meaning, how do you do? or,
good morning. Some event in the future, how
ever may change this pleasant state of affairs,
and the writer remarks
If l might be allowed more especially to
offer u word of counsel to the Christian public
at home, of all denominations, | would urge
them to send no more additional missionaries
for the present, as Nagasaki and Kanagawa are
the only places they can occupy, and crowd at
these two points might arouse the jealousy, if
not the opposition Of the government. In the
course of single year, events will determine
the course to be pursued. ="
One remarkable fact is observable in the
dealings of the Japanese with foreigners and
that is, their selection of temples instead Of
private establishments for the accommodation Of
the new corners, Such dissertation of reli-
gious edifces would not be tolerated by any
other nation in the world, and betokens an in
difference to religious matters which will seri-
ously interfere with the success Of the mission
aries
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-02

The HEAD OF THE HoUsE.-A faithful minis
ter OF the Gospel being one day engaged in Wis
itng some members Of his flock, came to the
door of house where his gentle tapping could
not be heard for the noise of contention within.
After waiting little he opened the door and
walked in, saying with an authoritative voice.
" should like to know who is the head of the
house?" Weel, sir" said the husband and
father +" if you will sit down wee, we Il may
be able to tell ye, for we re just trying to settle
that point. Dean Ramsdy's "reminiscences.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-02
Exactly Well, we have no time to lose

Exactly Well, we have no time to lose
lead the way
They crept stealthiy up through Che little
trap-door, and out into the night air, and
through the brick oven into No. and the pres
ence Of that notorious individual, Black Jimmy.
They found him seated on low threecornered
stool, before the fire, which burned briskly,
lighting up the room, and dtfusing comforta-
BILE degree of warmth over every part.
/" Jimmy" said Manelli, walking up in front
of that individual, and twlrling his mustachc
with the forefnger of his left hand
g If you've got anything to say, say it. l
want 60 go to bed, answered Jimmy grufly.
Do you want business
"If it pays-il it don't, hang business, and
let me go to bed.
Manelli explained that Leon Howard had
been gone two dlyso on the Lebanon road, and
that he must die"
81 understand the pay" said Jimmy.
" Ready
"Blt the amount? Hang it can't you see? "
Z" Name it,
Black Jimmy remained silent for moment,
his deep set, piercing, black eye shooting into
the fire, and his elbow on his knee, and his
head resting on the palm of his hand.
g Two thousand dollars, said he slowly.
g TDo thousand dollars I" responded Manelli
in wonder.
"Down-to~nght, " continued Jimmy.
g Tonight?'
go, jest as you like. You can leave if you
are through"
1t was Maneli's turn to think, but he very
soon saw that Jimmy was in no mood for com
promising, then, SO he wisely counted out tho
gold, and laid it in a pile on the hearth
" Are you ready?" asked Manilli.
Is Now?'
g Mag Nelson is waiting-you must 60 i'm
mediately."
"What time is it? asked Jimmy
I" Half past twelve" replied Manelli, look
ing at his watch.
6 l1ie goes then, if | must"
They went out through the brick oven, and
down to the slaughter house to where the nag
was waiting.
Bat how shall fetch him?" asked jim
my, In whisper.
." We leave that to you-only--leaue a cent
hole answered Manelli, in the same cautious
tone.
" It's good as done " said Black Jimmy, as
he mounted Mag Nelson, and golloped down the
road.
How this diabolical plot against the life of
an innocent young maa, for no other crime than
having rich uncle succeeded, was told In the
preceding chapter.
Gro BE CoNTINUED.)
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-02

Gov Blacksnake the " oln Indian" died at
his residence on the Allegheny reservation,
eight mites from East Randolph, Cattaragus
County, N. Y. Dec Goth, at the advanced age
OF l2S years. He was probably the Oldest In.
dian living. He was in the French war prev-
GUS to the Revolution also in the Revolution.
airy war, and sided with the Americans. He
was great aid to Washington, acting in the
capacity of a runner and bearer of dispatches