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Correspondence from Boise.

DIXIE LAND, Nov. 9th, 1862.
EDS. STATESMAN There having been a great
many false rumors in regard to these mines,
deem it my duty as miner and citizen to cor
rect them. Many have gone out of here with
out prospecting any whatever and have left with
out knowing the extent of the country or any of
its prospects.
l will commence with Granite creek, which
has about 60 or 70 claims which prospect from
s to So per pan, with a great many small
gulches prospecting from 10 to so cents to the
pan also plain, well defined Quartz lode, in
which the top decomposed rock prospects from so
cents to 81 to the pan. California guch, or west
fork of Wolf creek has some so claims which
prospect from 50 to S. to the pan. Wilson &,
Co., washed out of six foot cut across the gulch
$63, which was done for thorough prospect
Wolf creek prospects equally as WE'LL but is some
deeper-stripping six feet. Next is Grimes
creek, five miles from Granite creek, with great
many small gulches from which the dirt is car
ried two or three hundred yards. The miners
there are making from $40 to $50 per day and
often 5000. There are about twelve miles of
good mining ground on this creek. The gulches
there prospect from cents to % cents to the
pan. The creek, so far as tried, prospects from
20 cents to rs per pan, and the high bars and
hills all prospect well. Preparations are going
on to bring weter on these bars and hills, which
will be very profitable and lasting.
Next is Moores creek, some eight miles east of
Grimes creek, with many good gulches between
The extent of mining ground on this creek Is six
or seven miles. The gulches there prospect from
II cents to SS per Fan. The dirt is carried some
distance and miners make from $50 to 500 per
day. The bars also pay we'll Messrs. Strother
& White have bar claims with nine feet of dirt,
five feet of which prospects from so cents to 81
to the pan. Old California miners say they are
the richest bar diggings ever seen on this coast,
and it is the opinion Of all miners here that these
are the richest mines ever discovered in the nor
thern country.
This basin is about 80 miles wide and 20 miles
long and is drained by tributaries of Boise river
The weather is as fine as in any part of north
ern California. No snow has fallen yet, and
think pack trains can come in here at any time
during the winter. Stock will winter on the
Payette river better than at Grand Ronde valley
Messrs Thatcher and Shaffer have a Ranch at
the junction of the east and north forks of Pay
cite, on the trail from Florence, where they in
tend to winter all stock that will be in here
As l write this, hear of another quartz lode
which the discOverers claim to be fai superior to
any others yet discovered. Gold can be seen in
the quartz but it will take time to test it thor
oughy.
Up to the present our camp has been very
peaceable. Last evening two partners fell out in
which Mr.. Killer shot a Mr.. Fowler. Fowler
has since died. There are about 500 men in the
dggngs at present and more on the way in.
Yours, &c, ]. B.
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source of satisfaction to know at least that
they cannot all get place Whether the
honor or the pay makes the positions desl-
rable, with these clamorous "hombres," is
perhaps a question of human nature.
| am told that nearly all the members of
the Council are candidates for President of
that body; and there are dozen or more
candidates for the speakership. 1 appre-
hend, however, that there will be little de-
lay in organizing both bodies when the
members all arrive.
l will keep you posted touching all ques-
tions of Importance, particularly to the up
per county, trusting that this winter the
communication may not be interrupted.
, 1862-12-13

Louis and those valleys, and even sending down
the Missouri at lower rates of transportation than
the eastern market, their ores of lead and copper
and their wool and taow.
By gentleman lately from the East, am told
that great attention is already being paid to the
upper country mines by the merchants and cap
talists of st. Louis, and, in fact that there are
eighty stages now ready to undertake the over
and mail service, upon the opening o spring, the
owners of which are sanguine to believe that the
Post office department will by that time feel the
virtue and importance of the establishment of this
service, by which the mails from any part of the
Union will be laid at our doors in twenty five
days. HINEAs.
, 1862-12-13
Ordinance No. IA.

AN ORDINANCE Regulating Side Walks-width
&c, &C.
THE people Of JgaHa Walla city do Ordain as fol-
t0aOs, tO-101
Seq l. That eight feet outside of any and all
buildings situated upon the streets of Waila WaIla
City, where no sidewalks have been laid shall be
constituted as Side Walks.
SEC. 9. That all walks now built extending over
eight feet shall also be considered as side walks
SIC. 3. All property-holders the Main street
shall be instrcted by the Street Committee to build
within thirty days side walks extending eight feet on
front Of said property-atler notice shall have been
given in writing to the or agent of said build
ings by the Street Committee.
SEC. 4. After due notice the said Committee shall
shall have power to have the same constructed and
for the payment Of which it shall be considered
lien upon said property for the of costs Of all
expenses in collecting the same.
SEC. 5. This Ordinance to take effect from and af
ter its passage, Nov IL, 1862.
B. f. STONE, President.
ApprO0ed f. B. WHITMAN, Mayor.
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CoLUMBIA-" Columbia" is the name
given to the new town site at the mouth Of
the UmatiIla. The proprietors of the land
claim at that place. in an advertisement in
the MOuntaineer, state that
"The Umatilla Landing is on the nearest and
most direct route to the Powder river and Gran
ite creek Mines" and that travellers going this
way save number of miles travel and have in
all respects better road
Making all allowances for the Uoracity
of the proprietors of said land claim, we
are compelled to say that we don't believe
a word of it, and from the fact that we are
told by disinterested travellers who have
passed over both routes that the nearest
and most direct route" is to leave the Co.
lumbia at Wallula and travel ria the road
through this valley to Grand Ronde, and
that the road is by far preferable, being
freer from steep mountain ascents, rocks or
other distractions than any other route
leading from the Columbia river to the
points named.
, 1862-12-13

PEOPLES TRANSPORTATION LINE.-The follow
ing named gentlemen were elected officers of the
Peoples Transportation line yesterday at a meet
ing Of stockholders, viz; Stephen Coffin, Pres't;
c. S. Kingsley, Vice-President A. G. R. Shaw,
Treasurer; and Thomas H. Smith, Secretary
We understand that Constitution was adopted
and everything necessary for a full complete, and
permanent organization was completed, and
the Company are now preparing to put the line
in operation quick as possible 1t is confident
ly asserted that by the first of March next, if not
sooner, through line to Lewiston will be in sue
cessful operation, equal in every respect, and su-
perior in some, to the old line Oregonian 9Th.
The following named gentlemen are to act as
Directors for the company David McCully, c. S.
Kingsley, Leonard. White, Stephen Coffin and S.
d. Church.
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To Delinquent Tax-Paver,.

NOTICES is hereby given that the Undersigned
Walla Waa county, W. F., at his office in the Court
House, in Walla Wala city, until the 26th day Of
December 1862 after which he will proceed to col
not paid their taxes for the year 1862 will save add-
tional fees for mileage, &C., by calling and settling
the same prior to the above date.
JAS. BUCKLEY,
Dec 6, 1862. 5lw3l Sheriff, said county.
, 1862-12-13
Administrator,s Notice.

i to the undersigned by the Probate Court of
We Walla county, Washington Territory, upon the
es of John Farrell, deceased late of said county,
therefore notice is hereby given to all those indebted
to said estate to come forward and make immediate
payment and those having claims must present them
with proper vouchers to the undersigned at his res
idence in Walla Wala within one year from the date
hereof or be forever barred j. 6. SPARKS,
Dec. l3, 1862. 52m3l Administrator.
, 1862-12-13

of Stonewall Jackson are as contradictory as
ever.
San Francisco, Nov 26.-The Sound contract
for service in Washington Territory has been let
| to P. Keach. Ocean service not let.
Foreign News.
! Halifax, Nov. 26.-The London Morning Her
aid bitterly denounces the non-intervention policy
Of the British Government and says Earl Rus
sells dispatch mocks the hopes and mantles the
sufferings of half a million fstarving laboring
men. The Herald then charges the British Cab
met with dastardly submission, in hopes to retain
the Parliamentary support of the Bright and
Golden party.
The DAILY .NeloS thinks Russel's answer the
best that could have been made, without entering
unnecessarily upon discussion of the merits of
the case, and rejoices at having escaped from en-
tangling diplomatic associations with France
The Journal de st. Petersburg contains Cor
tchakof's reply to Drouyn De lHuys's note which
is in substance as follows "Aer recalling the con-
slant efforts of Russia to favor reconciliation, and
after recalling the constant requisite above all,
to avoid the appearance any pressure whatever
capable of clothing public opinion in America or
exercising the susceptibility of Ma tions we be-
lieve that combined measure OF the Great Pow
ers, however concilatory, presented in an official
or officious character, would be the cause of ar
irving at the result opposed to pacifcation.
"If however, France should persist in her in
tention of mediation, and England acquiesce in
structons shall be sent to Baron Stoeckel, at
Washington, to lend his colleagues, the French
and British Ministers, if not an official at least
moral support"
, 1862-12-13
Dissolution of Copartnership.

NOTICE is hereby given that the copartnership
~ heretofore existing between Lynch and Schra-
der, in the Blacksmlthing business, has been dis.
Olved by mutual consent.
The business will be continued by P. NJ Lynch, at
the old stand on the north side of the bridge who
alone is authorized to collect the accounts due the
late firm. Those knowing themselves indebted are
requested to come forward and make immediate paw
ment and save costs as the accounts of the firm must
be settled. P. NJ. LYNCH.
A. SCHRADER.
Walla Walla, Dec 13, 1852 52-lmo
, 1862-12-13
For Sale.

HNHE Subscriber offers for sale for cash or grain at
4 market rates, the following property:
SixMule Team,
12 Yoke of Oxen,
American Dranght Horses,
Cows,
l heavy Freight Wagon,
l Mule Wagon,
Breaking and stubble PlOws, Harrows, l Rsaping
and Moving Machine, l Horse Hay Rake, Grain
Scythes, Harness. Rollers, YOkes, Chains, Carpenters
tools, and general collection OF farming tools.
LOUIS A. MULLAN.
Walla Walla, Nov %, 1862. 49tf
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Administrative Notice.

II ETTERS of administration having been granite
II to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Wa
la Walla county, Washington Territory upon the e.,
tate of Louis Payne, dec'd all those having claim
against said estate are hereby notified to exhb
them, with the proper vouchers, to the undersigne
at her residence the Touchet, Walla Walla count
within one year from this date the same will
forever barred and all those indebted to said e.
tate requested to make immediate payment.
SEMIRAH ANN PAYNE Adm'X
Dec G, lS83 5lm3*
, 1862-12-13
Assignment NOtiUe.
TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON.

TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON,
County of Wala Walla, So
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may
e9s Tacber o Rcfey 5 o. of %ea %a
made assignment to the undersigned of all their
property in this Territory for the benefit of their cred
itors, and the undersigned has taken possession of
said property to dispose Of the and manage the
for the benefit Of all concerned according to the
terms of agreement. E. JAMES, Trustee.
Walla Walla, Dec 5th, 1862. 52lmo
, 1862-12-13

WHAT THEY PROPOSE TO Do.-The Sar
Francisco Bulletin has the following in relation
to what some Of the merchants Of that place pro-
pose to do with those who do not come up to
their regulations with respect to the greenbacks
"If any refuse, or after agreeing to pay fol
goods in gold pay in greenbacks at par instead
then his name will be entered in black book
and the firms all over the State who have entered
into the agreement will be notified, so that wher-
ever he may thereafter deal, he will have to pay
for his goods in yellow gold in adUance.
, 1862-12-13

A meeting of the Order will be held at the Ma
sonic Hall Oh Sunday December "A. All members
of the order requested to attend, as business of
import tance will be brought before them.
, 1862-12-13
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

TENHE no Use and lot on the corner of Third and
4 Alder streets, next door to the Statesman of
flee will be sold cheap for cash.
For full particulars enquire of NJ Pefferlee at his
place of business Front street door to Brown
Bro. & Co.'s store. NJ. PEFFERLEEt
WaIla Walla, Nov, 90 1862. Soft
, 1862-12-13

RUSH TO Bo1sE.-Late accounts from
Auburn are to the effect that the rush from
that place to the Boise mines has for the
past two weeks been more general than ev-
er before. The late skedaddle from these
mines seems to have been upon the same
principle as that from Powder river last
spring. and miners are now returning to
prospect the country, assured that there
are good diggings there.
, 1862-12-13

TRI-WEEKLY TRIPs.-Tracy g. Co.'S Stage
line between this city and Lewiston will hereafter
make tri-weekly instead of daily trips.
, 1862-12-13
ROAD MEETING.

! TNHE Stockholders of the Walla Walla and Grand
! Ronde Wagon Road Co., will hold a meeting on
Saturday Dec 6th 1862 at the hour of p. Nj. No
tice of the place of meeting will be given in time.
| Nov. 25th, 1862 If
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NOTICE.

A S my wife Emily has lie # my bed and |
IN without any just cause or provOcaton thu
to forbid all persons trusting her on my account,
| shall pay no debts Of her contracting
HENRY VIM. LEASY.
Grand Ronde Valley, Oregon Nov. Is, 1862. sow
, 1862-12-13
Every Description of
FURNITURE MADE TO ORDER
DR.. I. H. HARRIS,
Nov. %, 1862

" AS received a select lot of Medicines direct fnonn
i 4 Smith & Davis Portland, for his own PIRATE,
practice. Every article is perfectly fresh. Ee will
continue to receive supplies until hssto shall be as
complete as desirable.
On the 5th inst, DR.. Harris will have been in Wall
la Walla one year. He wishes every one indebted to
him to call without further invitation and settle their
accounts, and enable him to get his family to this
country. NOV. l, 1862. 46tf
, 1862-12-13

SUPERINTENDENT Hale passed through this
city yesterday on his way to the Lapwai Agency
, 1862-12-13

FIRE IN CoRvALLIs.-From hasty note re-
ceved last evening from a friend in Corvallis, we
learn that the livery stables of R. G. Simmons
& H. c. Riggs, together wit Beatty's meat market
and Holders blacksmith shop, in that town, were
entirely destroyed by fire on Wednesday, hight
last The entire absence of any wind was the
only thing that saved the principal portion of the
town from being burned. The loss is estimated
at So, GOO Supposed to be the work of an in
ctndary. Three men have been arrested on sus-
picion= OTegOniun.
, 1862-12-13
CAUTtOl

The public are hereby wlned against trusting
John Williams, formerly clers n th9 Pioneer Ros-
taurnt, on account of said testament a. lis con-
nection with the estabiishmontcaased on Che i1-
slant. TOM WILSON.
Dec. 6, 1862. w3 Proprietor.
, 1862-12-13

LEGAL TENDERS AT THE DALLEs.-The
merchants and traders of the Dalles held a
meeting on the Sd inst, and signed an
agreement that from and after that date
they would only receive legal tender notes
at ten per cent. discount, "until such time
as said currency may be placed upon its
proper footing"
A meeting of citizens met after the announce
ment of the above and passed the following reso-
lutions
Resoictd, That in the opinion of this meeting
any person, who shall in any manner attempt to
depreciate the established currency of our Gov
ernment is considered by US as an enemy to his
country, and unworthy of either the confidence or
support of good citizens.
ReSolued, That we, the laboring and producing
citizens of the Dalles and vicinity, pledge oursel
yes to trade only with persons who are patriotic
enough to take the faith Of the Government at
par. n. ID. GATES, Prsst,
J.W. JOHNSON, Sec'y.
, 1862-12-13

SUSPENDED mail between this city and
Lewiston has been suspended until the regular
contract goes into operation on the first oi
January.
, 1862-12-13
Notice.

A Ii persons having claims against the Pioneer
N Restaurant are requested to present the same
on or before the 25th Instant, and those knowing
themselves indebted to said Ror'0urant rocUos'l-
to make immediate payment
, 1862-12-13
NOTICE

NOAACE
I s HEREBY GIVEN to all persons knowing them
Il selves indebted to the e, m Of
B. T. Standefe1. &L Go.
to call aGd settle their accounts by the first of Jan
ry, 1868 and all persons having claims will please
present them by that date as we intend to close bus
mess B. P. STANDEFER & co.
Walla Walla Dec. 13, 1868. 52w3
, 1862-12-13
THE WASHINGTON STATESMAN.
SATURDAY MORNING, DEG 1s, 1862
Volume I.

The present number completes the frs
volume of the STATESMAN, though a lit
tie more than year has elapsed since WE
commenced its publication
The newspaper business is not one thai
insures to all who engage in it an easy in.
come, yet this idea has seemed to prevail
to great extent on the Pacific coast, and
too many have embarked in the business
who have had no practical knowledge of il
nor any qualifications above their own
ideas of peculiar adaptation" The his
tory of such has almost universally proven
a failure, and hence many are 10th to sub
scribe for new paper, fearing, and Justly
too, that their subscriptions will expire,
with the paper, before volume has been
completed. In the outstart we had this
difficulty to contend with, and though we
had no doubt that we should succeed, there
were those who, basing their opinions upon
the cases cited above, kindly predicted for
us premature, demise. The many however
of the citizens of the city and county ex-
tended their support and have assisted us in
placing the STATESMAN upon firm basis.
Though we enter upon the second volume
under lauch more favorable auspices than
we did upon the first, it is with no more de-
termination to complete it; yet we are
doubly assured in saying to all who would
become patrons of the paper that there
need be no fears of non-fulfllment of our
part of the contract Believing in the doc
trine that " the laborer is worthy of his
hire" we also adhere to the principle that
the master who performs his own labor is
least likely to defraud the laborer, and do
ing the most of our work within ourselves
we are not liable to the necessities which
overthrow those who have to pay the high
prices demanded in the country for labor
This much by way Of assurance to those
who may need 1t.
AS to the future conduct of the SrAEs.
MAN, we can only point to the past as a cri.
terion though we hope, with the advan-
tage of the experience of the past year
the increased facilities for obtaining news
and the knowledge we have gained of tn,
country and the wants Of the people, tc
make Volume II superior to its predecessor
In short, we hope to merit the patronage
of the public in general. and it is on this
ground only that we ask it.
The publication of newspaper, as all
other branches of industry, should be en-
gagged in as matter of profit or income
yet it is of such nature that the interests
of people or a community are identical
with those of the publisher, and he, prop
erly performing his duty to himself and his
patrons subserves the interests of the whole
Then, in the pursuit of our legitimate bus
lnessit can be our only aim to work for
the Interests of our patrons in general, and
with this as our motto, we shall hope for q
continuance of their patrOnage-not as q
matter of necessity to ourselves alone, but
as a source of mutual benefit.
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OF THE
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To the Friends Of Agriculture and Mechanic ArfS
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Pursuant, therefore, to the duty with which they
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mencing with January, 1862.
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Back numbers for the current year VIII be iurn-
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c. HOLLAND, Secretary.
JAMES SHAW, Agent, Rock Island, Ills Of
fee Corner of Eagle and Illinois Streets.