, 1860-01-06
From oregon, WalIa WaIIa, SC.

We have barely time and space for the
following items Of news, which we extract
from the Oregon papers of late date
From the Dalles Journal we learn that
at Fort Colville time are very brisk. Mer-
chants have sold off their old stocks, and
now remain in @atG quo, waiting for the
new, which unfortunately remains at Walla
Walla waiting transportation, as owners of
pack trains will not risk their animals at
this season, although offered 20 cents per
pound for distance not to exceed 200
miles.
The members Of Lieut. Mnllan's expedi-
ton are said to be enjoying themselves
hugely, at their winter quarters in the Bit
ter Root Valley. The Bannack Indians
had given some trnble to the settlers in
that valley, but a party of Flat Head war
riors are on their path, and it is hoped that
ere this they have received the reward due
their deeds.
Fl, p Isaacs, a wclI-known citizen Of the
Dalles, has just returned from Walla WaIla
aud has in bis possession a small package
Of gold, the result of two pansfull of earth
taken from the neighbor hood of Robie &
Co.'s saw mill. The specimen is declared
BY judges, to be direct from the quartz
vein We should not be surprised we're VIC
to hear of the discovery of rich digging in
that quarter. The saw mill Of Robie & Co
is in successful operation ; and after next
harvest, Shnms & Co.'s grist MIL will man
ufacture -four in sufficient quantity to sup
lrly the requirements Of the upper country
It is said by those who have seen the crop.
OF the present year, that the Walla Walls
Valley is destined 10 be par ercelieaoe, c
wbest country.
Late arrivals from the Similkameen, re
report the discovery Of yet richer placer!
higher up the stream, where it is said to be
obtained as readily as from the Yuba rivel
in its palmcst days. These reports may
be received with considerable allowance
but yet we must and do believe that these
mines are rich and extensive, as the evi
dence is from so many d'sin eres ed sources
and authorities.
Two men named Coppege and Parquette
got into quarrel at Walla Walla, on the
l7th inst, which resulted in the stabbing
of the latter, of which he has since died
Whisky, as usual, was the cause
Army MOVEMENTS. s.-We learn that G en-
Harney has ordered Company III, } 4th In.
fmiry, Captain Wallen commanding, to re-
sumo its former position at Fort Cascades
| Capt. Wallen has been among the people
of this State aud Washington Territory fol
nearly eight years, and has endered him.
self to both soldiers and citizens by his
gentlemanly depOrment, and the interest
he has manifested in the Development oI
the vast resources of this State.
LIEUT.. MULLAN-It is reported that
Lieut.. Mullan's command have met with a
serious misfortune in the mountains, by
the loss of their animals, wagons, provi
sions and instruments, in consequence oil
the large quantity of snow aud the inclem.
ency Of the weather The DalieS Journal
says the command was in good winter
quarters, but more recent reports say that
an express had arrived at Walla Walla
with the news that the men were trying to
make their way to Fort Owen on snow
shoes; and that there was great danger
that large number of them would. perish
in the mountains. We can hardly credit
The rumor although some of our citizen,
who are acquainted with the country and
climate give credence to it. A few days
will bring the truth or falsity of the rumor
--OTegonian.