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Advantages Of walla walla County.
WAIIA WAILA Cry. Jan. Is. 1862.


EDS. STATESMAN Il have before me q great
many letters from friends in various parts of the
lower country, asking my advice in regard to
moving to this valley. Now, to answer all of
these communications separately would be an
endless, or at least very tedious undertaking
l therefore propose, through your paper to give
my friends elsewhere my opinions OF this country
and its advantages over other countries.
The heathfulness of this country is, think,
equal to that of any other valley on the Pacific
coast This Judge from my acquaintance with
the people here, and the health of my own fami-
ly, none of whom have had days sickness du-
ring the three years that have resided here
The climate I consider as pleasant as l ever re-
sided in. The spring, summer and fall seasons
are delightful and the winter, with the excep
ton of from two weeks to two months, can not
be equaled anywhere north of Mexico.
.4gricuItlwe- is no question in my mind
but this valley offers greater inducements to the
farmer than any other point on the continent
Our market prices compared with those of any
other market prove this beyond question; and
will only add that the expense of producing
here is not so great, and never has been since |
have resided here, as it is in the Willamette val
ley
F51tlt Raising This question has not been
satisfactorily settled by experiment, as but few
fruit trees have yet arrived at an age 70 bear fru
but those that have produce abundantly and
finely favored fruit. Small fruits-currants
gooseberries strawberries, blackbeTies, raspber-
ries, &c., have produced to great perfection.
Grapes grow well and last year my Los Angeles
grapes produced well, and l believe they will
be very profitable addition to my garden.
Vegetables yield well and are of as fine flavor
as can be produced anywhere.
Stock GrO,0ing is the natural resource of the
country 1t is that business which nature has best
fitted this country for. AS for excellence of grass
and water has no equal.
Manufacturing will some day be an import
ant branch of industry here. Water-power is
abundant, and when the material for manufactur-
ing the various articles in demand is produced
here capitalists will soon be found that will in
vest in this branch of business.
Mechanics find ready employment at nearly
all branches of business, at moderate wages
Professional Men would find their services in
good demand, as our thriving settlement is not
overstocked with that class of men yet
To conclude, l will say to men of all trades
and professions that l believe this upper coun-
try is the place AS gentleman ofmy acqant-
ance lately said, in comparing this country with
others, Nature has failed to make better place
than Walla Walla." Being, as you may say sur
rounded by mining regions it is bound to be the
center of an immense trade; and produce will
always bring a good Price here
To the emigrant would say, there is a great
deal of unoccuped land in this valley which will
make good farms for the industrious farmer.
Yours, &C. A. B. ROBERTS.
, 1862-02-01

THE WAR-It is an extraordinary fact that,
while the pending military operations of the gov
ernment have assumed proportions which, as re-
CARDS the numbers actively engaged on each side,
place this contest in the rank of the most gigan-
tic wars known in authentic history, the great
movements of society, of industry and trade, with
in the loyal States move on in their accustomed
channels with comparatively little obstruction or
diversion. Never was such a mighty civil war
waged with so little interruption to all the great
branches Of human pursuit which engage the ac-
tivty of men in the various ranks of social and
business life in the Northern States.
, 1862-02-01
ACrOstiC.

Sweet spirit of beauty, enchanting in song
Unnumbered the plaudits that to thee belong =
Shine on in thy glory.-thy magical art,
Attuned to sweet minstrelsy, lives in the heart.
No dark clouds ofsorrow round thy pathway incline
Rejecting but sadness in deep-grayen line
Over beam brilliant orbs in their beauty
Bright they may thy light gleam through lifet
round Of duty.
Imbued with the spirit of love, hope and truth,
No shadow shall tinge the fair light of thy youth.
Spirit of beauty, in gladness still sing,
Over the world let thy melody ring,
Never ending the joys its sweet cadences bring.
Walla WalIa. Jan. 20. 1852. #*#
, 1862-02-01

DIsAPPoNTED.-Therei is a singular report of
financial troubles Of a very remarkable sort
among the Southern merchants. When they
seeded and repudiated they expected to keep
all that they did not pay to northern creditors To
their astonishment and CONSERVATION, they are
now put upon oath, required to disclose what they
owe to the North, and to pay the amount over to
the rebel treasury under the sequestration act.
They had bargained for private emolument, not
for the public gains, and this demand drives them
into close quarters.
, 1862-02-01

NAVAL OPERATIoNs.-T number of vessels
captured, respectively since the outbreak of our
civil struggle, by the United States and the rebel
authorities, are as follows:
Prizes captured by United States Naval Yes
sels-Steamers, 3; ships, 7 barques s; brigs,
23 schooners, 61; sloop, l. Total, 1O3.
Vessels seized in Southern ports, and captured
by Rebel privateers-Steamers 5; ships, 10;
barques, 10 brigs, IS; schooners, "a. Total, IA.
1t must he remembered, however, that over
half of these prizes taken by the rebels were sur
reptitiously obtained while lying unsuspiciously
in Southern ports, at the time of the breaking out
of the war, and are to be fairly reckoned as hav-
ing been stolen from their natural owners
, 1862-02-01
DIR. J. S. CRAIG.

DRUGGIST, Main street, Walla Walla, has con
/ } stantly on hand complete assortment OF
Drugs Medicines and Chemicals Of the best quality.
Physicians making orders for drugs can rely upon
having them promptly filed and put up with care.
A cenral assortment Of pure wines and liquors, for
medicinal purposes, always on hand; also, general
stock OF Patent Medicines ~
, 1862-02-01
CHARLES BARRETT,

DOOKSEILER, Stationer, and dealer in Blank
Il Books, School Books, Newspapers, and all
kinds of Cheap Publications, Fishing Tackle Fruit,
Emit Trees, Flowers, etc.-Opposite the Pioneer
Hotel, Portland, Oregon
AGENT for the San Francisco Bulletin, Herald,
Mirror Alta and Sacramento Union.
AII orders promptly attended to. ly
, 1862-02-01
p q STEW ART,

VKTATCHMAKER, Front Street, at VIM Birn-
w baum's Old Stand. has constantly on hand
variety of CLOCKS and WATCHES, which are
warranted good time-keepers.
good assortment of Spectacles, Bayley's Gold
Pens, &C., sc.
Clocks and Watches carefully repaired and war
ranted. Give me a call.
Portland. Nov. 20. 1861. Iy
, 1862-02-01
GRADON & STUDERUS,

xxTAGON, CARRIAGE AND BUGGY MANU-
w facturers-Front street, Portland, at North
end of the Bridge, nearly opposite Besser's Saw,
mill. (Shop formerly occupied by Hay Gradon)
Wagons Of every description made to order
Orders from the country promptly attendedto.
ly
, 1862-02-01

MANUFACTURER and Wholesale and Retail
Nl Dealer in Tents, Awnings, Wagon Covers,
Ceilings and Sacks. Portland, Oregon.
Tents, Awnings, and Wagon Covers maze TO
order. 49,,
Flour and Grain Sacks constantly on hand and
made to order.
Orders from a distance promptly attended to-
All orders made returnabe by the first conveyance
- " ly
, 1862-02-01
MOssMAN & Co.'s EXPRESS,
TO AND FROM
THE NEZ PERCES MINES!

TXTENDED to all parts of Oregon = .,a1jE.%sse> =.
T. and California. Offices are estab- szzaassassS.
lshed at the places hereinafter mentioned, and the
following names given
REFERENCES:
Pierce City-Hon's M. Moore and j. c. Smith,
Orc Fino-Messrs. Thompson g. Jesse;
Waa Walla-D. s. Baker & Co.;
Daes-Messrs Plummer g. Riley;
observation-disclosures, Gibbs & Hoffman, Esqs.;
Salem-Hon's L. F. Grover and L. Heath
Albany-Judge S. D. Haley and n. H. Cranor
Corvallis. Fl. Slater and DIR. E. Shell;
Eugene City-S. Ellsworth and A. J. Welch.
". MOSSMAN,
G. II. MILLER.
Portland S. B. PARRISH, Agent.
Salem-C N. TERRY, Agent.
Nov. l, 1861. 1tf
, 1862-02-01
ELFELT BROS.

NEAIN STREET, DALLEs, OREGON-1,Dealers
VI in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Clothng'
Roots Shoes, Hats Caps, Gents Furnishing goods,
and Groceries.
Every steamer supplies us with the best OF the
above description Of goods.
All orders, large or small, will be attended to
with prOmptness and care. ly
, 1862-02-01
L. C. KINNEY, M. d.,
PHYSICIAN & SURGE ON

TyENDERS his professional services to the citizens
of Walla Walla and vicinity. Office and resi-
dence one mile south of the city, where he can al
ways be found when not professionally engaged
Having had more than twenty years practice practice IN IN
the limited states Army in the Mexican War, and
having S had an extensive Hospital practice, would
saw at least that he ought to be qualified to practice
Ills profession and would refer by permisslonto the
following named gentlemen:
Can Vim. q. Butler. Col. John S. Williams Col
VIM. P. Preston, Col Geo. N. Hughes, Kentucky.
Col. Emery, and Maj Henley, Maryland
Charles G. Phythan, M. D., E. Watson, M. D.,
Joseph Roberts, NJ. D., Benz, Hensley, Jr, M. D.
Frankfort, Ky.
Ed Weatherford, M. D., H. Nj. Weathorford,
M. D.. DR.. Purtle. DR.. Flint Louisville, Ky.
DIR. Tazo, Vaneouver's Island.
Dr. c. Hawthorne, Portland, Oregon
Dr. r. C. Hill, Corvallis, Oregon. lu
, 1862-02-01
RHTIlER. n BRO.

nIONEER HATTERS, Portland, Oregon--Manu
facture to order, and have on hand, every des-
crption of Hat to be found in San Francisco
dive us a call, or send your measure. and you
ahnI he fairly dealt with. ly
, 1862-02-01

G. SPARKS
GORGE. j. G.
GEORGE & SPARKS,

A TTORNEYS AND COUNSEEORS AT LAW
"A Walla Walla, Washington Territory.
Will attend all the Courts in Washington and Ore
gOn east of the Cascade mountains, and the Supreme
Court of this Territory.
a Particular attention paid to the collection OF
debts and the securing Of pre-empton rights.
Office Main street, opposite the Printing office.
Dec. 6, 1861. 2y
, 1862-02-01
I VILOTT-

nEALER IN GROCERIES, Provisions, Wines,
D Liquors, etc.-Dalles, Oregon
Goods received on storage, and general Com
mission Business transacted.
Orders filed at short notice. and full assort-
ment Of goods constantly on hand Iy
, 1862-02-01
FARMERS HOUSE,
GRANVILLE B. GILMAN,
(suecessor to TreYitt Il Coz

Successor to IreVltt UO.)
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
w Wines and Liquors-Three doors below the
Express office, Main street, Dalles, Oregon.
Would respectfully call the attention of the trade
of Walla Walla, and the mining region, to his
choice and well selected stock Of Wines, Liquors,
&C. ly
, 1862-02-01
I r. CAR.DWELL.

ENTIST-Will visit Wala Walla on profession
~ al business within few weeks. Definite no.
4ice of the time will be given. ly
, 1862-02-01

The treaty with the King of Lagos for the ces-
sion of the isle and port of Lagos to Great Brit
ain, is officially announced This port of Lagos
is one of the most valuable upon the African
coast, its business amounting to upwards of $lO,-
100000 annually. 1t is a rich acquisition to the
British Government.
, 1862-02-01
DIR. J. G. GLENN,

ENLIST. Office on Front street, between Nor
rison and Alder Streets Portland, Oregon.
Jan, 8, 1852. om3
, 1862-02-01
MOSS & BROOKS,
w. PHILLIPS,

TTAS ON HAND a large and well selected stock
L of TIN WARE, manufactured under his su-
pervision by experienced workmen, STOVES OF
various sizes, styles and patterns, Mining, lmple-
ments. &C., &C., all of which will be sold at eX-
Your patronage is respectfully solicited. ly
, 1862-02-01

"WOMAN is at the bottom of all mischief -
" Yes" said Frank " and when used to get in
to mischief, my mother would soon be at the bot
ton, Of me-
, 1862-02-01
Varieties.

There are three things that never become rusty
the money of the benevolent; the shoes of the
butchers horse, and slanderers tongue
A man must possess fire in himself before be
can knde up the electricity that thrills the great
popular heart
We ridicule others for their fears and failures,
and fear and fail like them in like situations for
many path that looks smooth at distance, is
found to be rough when we have to travel it.
He is worthy of esteem that knows what is just
and honest and dares to do it; that is master of
his own passions, and scorns to be a slave to an
others. Such an one merits more respect than
those gay things who owe all their greatness and
reputation to their rentals and revenues.
An old Greenland seaman said he could readily
believe that crocodes shed tears, for he had often
seen whales blubber.
We paint our lives in fre8coe. The soft and
fusle plaster of the moment hardens under every
stroke of the brush into eternal rock.
Have the courage to be ignorant of great
number of things, in order to avoid the calamity
VI OSluS lSuOloLI VI ONCl0 lullIS.
A dandy would be lady if he could; but as
he can't, he does all he can to show the world he
is not man.
We have weak points both by birth and educa-
ton, and it may be questioned which of the two
give us the most trouble.
Excess of ceremony shows want of breeding.
That civility is best which excludes all superhuous
formality.
Our humanity were poor thing, but for the
divinity that stirs within us.
DUELING IN WISCONSIN. has been
dueling correspondence between Mr.. Tracy, of
the Kenosha Times, and Mr. Wheeler of the SEN
tinel, of the same place. 1t seems that Mr.. Tracy
lately wrote poem for the opening of the Mil
waukee Academy of Music, for which he obtained
prize of $50. This poem his editorial rival Of
the Sentinel, both criticised and ridicuIed, and
thereby so excited the poets ire that he challenged
the man of the Sentinel to mortal combat Mr..
Wheeler replied:
If sanguinary meeting will put an end to
your poetcal efforts, 1 shall esteem myself an
humble instrument in the hands Of Providence,
used for the benefit of society at large"
Tie duel was MT fought, but WneeIers second
has since published the letter of instructions which
he received from his principal. Among the in
structions were the following:
"If you are in any doubt as to the kind of
weapons, append list from which you may be
able to choose BroadswordS rolling-pins, SHOW
els, fsh-knives ice-cream freezers, 18-pound car
ronades, injection pipes and sprinkling potts."
, 1862-02-01

THOSE who are always d.gnifed are also al
ways dull
, 1862-02-01
FOR NEE PERCES MINES.

TENHE OREGON STEAM NAVIGA- = a.qlI-.S
ton Co.'S Steamers will run on the 1zzzzaszz7-sa-s
Columbia river as follows;
THE STEAMER JULIA.
Will leave Portland every
Monday. Wednesday and Friday, at A. w
Connecting with the steamer
IDAHO,
McNULTY Y........... Commander, s.slkoN
At the Cascades 1-7zs~z7==AA
FOR DALLES CITY, Arriving same day.
NEW STEAMER ra#F#T}A
TENINO, s@ssssazasA
WHITE. ..... -. 'OOInulauGeIj
viii Leave Des Chntes for Walua every Tuesday.
Returning, leaves Wallula every Thursday at A.
Passage from Portland to the Daes .........$ $8 90
Portage at Cascades extra.
Animals from Portland to Dalles ........,....5 8 %
Passage from Des Chutes TO Wallula. ....... l5 90
- No Extra charge for meals. ,.-,-.
}. @. AINSWORTH,
1v ID. Pres't o. S. N. Co
, 1862-02-01
CAIN & NUGENT,

A TTORNEYS AT LAW, Walla Walla, W. t.
IN Office, near the residence Of A. J. Cain. 2y
, 1862-02-01

A life of constant employmen, is the only safe
or happy one.
, 1862-02-01
CHARLES HERZOG,

IN ENTST-Tenders his services to the citizens of
~ Walla Walla and vicinity, and promises in the
various branches of his profession to render entire
satisfaction to those who may desire to patronze him
Office 4th Door above Union Hotel, Main street,
Walla Wala. Off
, 1862-02-01
E. M. SAMMIS,

AND AMBROTYPIST-
Main street, Walla Walla
Pictures taken in cloudy well as clear weather
Likenesses of children accurately taken. 1T
, 1862-02-01

The road ambition tayels is too narrow for
friendship, and too crooked for love.
, 1862-02-01
R. T. ALLEN,

n to the purchase and sale Of Horses, &c.
Goods sold upon the most reasonable commits
o;on, lml
, 1862-02-01

A TToRNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
IA Portland Oregon.
sB- Office on Washington street, second door
above First street. Iy
, 1862-02-01
DR.. j. A. MULLAN,
DIR. R. BERNHARD,
WAITER W. JOHNSON,

CIYIL ENGINEER, United States Deputy Sur
" veyor for Donation claims, Walla Walla,
, 1862-02-01
L. TERRY, NJ. d.,
E. HAMILTON,

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-Office in DR..
L Craig's Drug store, Walla Walla ly
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-07-10
A WPrning TO Indiana.

! We have no doubt Of tie earncs,ress
and faithfuness-nor Of the thorough loy-
atty of such Of the members of tie DEM
ocratic party Of Indiana. as are making
common cause with the Republicans Of
that State. We lave The utmost conf.
dence that The union OF the two parties.
for the purpose of upholding the national
power. by lie selection of suitable men Of
tried loyalty. for executive Offices of lie
State. will be a success, aud Ole that will
do great honor 10 the patriots who are en-
gagged in the movement. But LEI us in
behalf of the Republicans OF Illinois. who
are reaping tie bitter fruit of an attempt
in the same direction. give our Indiana
friends OF the pure faith, the benefit Of the
caution we have learned. Let them
make the selections for county Offices
with exceeding care: and when members
Of the Legislature are 10 be chosen. let
that care be rodoubled. Let them see to il
that the proposed union is no, confined 10
the Republican counties alone, but tha, il
extends. on the basis accepted, from La
port to the Ohio river Let them know
their candidates for all places are no,
Union men with an ''if. else certain dis
aster will be the end of the co-operatye
endeavor. We have tiled it in Illinois
and know. Our recent convention isa
warning not TO be forgotten.-- Chicago
Tribune.
The above article was copied into tie
Lafayette Journal. one of the Republican
organs of this State. The Democrats that
have joinad the so called Republican
Union movement. can see how much lon
esty is awarded to them by their new asso-
ciates. In the selection Of candidates for
the executive Offices cf the State, the sih
of June convention took gool care that all
tie candidates should lie unconditional
friends of the present Congress--no Dem
ocrat could be trusted IN either of the Of
fees. And go il is TO be liz electipg mem
bers Of tho Legislature aud county of.
cers--Democrats are not to be trusted,
that is the plain English Of the TIibupss
article. Esy's.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-07-10


A Hilton Head correspondent of the N
\. Herald. writing on the 18th. says:
lone of the sequences Of Hunters abol
ition order is the arming Of the freed men
one or two thOuand OF whom are 10
become portion of the American army
that is if it is possible to screw heir cour.
age to the sticking point. and induce them
by the promise Of good clothes, good vict.
usls. good wages. and hot work to enlis,
To this end Brigadier General Stevens
commanding at Beaufort was ordered on
Saturday to collect and forward to Hilton
Head all the ableboded :boys on Benfort
ST. Helena. Kane. Cat, and the o,he,
islands in the vicinity. They have beer
arriving in bands of from one to four hun.
dred for two days past. until some four.
teen hundred are now quartsred at this
point, and many more are 10 arrive.
"The scene at the dock a, Beaufort las,
evening. as the Mat,ano. with about fou,
hundred negroes on board. steamed away
was one OF the most ludicrous | ever wit.
messed. For the purpose Of ascertainino
the mind Of 'our colored brethern' with re.
gard to their future prospects, accom-.
panied one Of the officers in charge of them
on his rounds. 1t was motley crowd
and so savory. There were old and young
the stiff and nimble, the crooked and
straight, huddled together in the mos,
odorous confusion. Nothing could ap-
proach the sub)imity Of their fragrance,
excepting. perhaps. a roasted onion. Many
OF them had an idea that some way they
were again to be enslsved. and appeared to
prfer such fate TO being compelled to face
the enemy with muskets in their hands.
A few of them shed tears at being violent
ly packed up and carried off; but touching
the disposition to be made OF them they
appeared generally TO manifest a stolid Gu
Iiosity. which it is useless to attempt 10
deecrlbe. asked one Of them his age
'Sebenty. guess. massa.' he replied; and
his looks didn't belle him. .Ise vol pains
in my Inns, an trabble ali dis hy'a bles
sed day, massa. an didn't eat muffin vet.
Golly. massa. neber bite dem cartridge;
ain't done got de toeth. massa. Their
reasons for disliking TO become soldiers
were amusing. One stout, healthy boy.
who dreaded military duty. declared he
'nebbei could bear de smell ob dat hy ar
powder From all appearances l Judge
that but few Of them have the courage TO
volunteer in the Mozambique Artillery
and that the movement to arm the negroes
unless they are compelled 10 fight, will be
"a failure
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-07-10
(From the Logan, o., Gazette
De United states Hotel.
BY ONE on DE BOARDERs.

| Is took rooms for de season-l's cuttin quite
swell
Is stopp;n at tavern--de United States hotel.
/ Ole Uncle Sans de landlord-we eat and drinl
our fill;
And de wisdom OBJ de measure is dar's nufr
for de bill.
Oh, Hi o Dinkum Dark ey,
De white ira sh can't afford
To take roclas at de tavern
Whar de culled gentry board.
De possum it was lubly-bus we've better grub
dan dat;
De hoe-cake it was nifcent, dc raccoon sweet and
fat
But possum, coon and hoe cake ! bid you all fare.
well,
You wouldent suit de s'ciety at Uncle Sans Ho.
tel.
Oh. Hi o Dnkum Darkey,
Oh don't you hear de bell7
It's ringin for de boardahs
At Uncle Sans Hotel
An don't you know de boardahs? de 'compshed
Dnah Grow.
De scrushinatin Pompey, and de gallant Mistal
Snow;
And all ob do born equals. no matter where dey
dwell,
Are goin to be boardahs at Uncle Samss Hotel.
Oh, Hi Dinkum Darkey,
Oh berry sure am,
DE best Oh all de taverns
Is kept by Uncle Sam.
De scrushinasin Pompey when he sits down to dine
Just fear him call de waitah to foch along de wine
and see de little white boys helpin siistah Snow
An bringin' CHECKING fxens to de luby Di1at
Grow.
It's nifty big old tavern. dat United States Hotel
1t has sixty thousand bosrdahs and it commodities
'em WELL
1t has room for all oh Dixie. an ''pOct they'll be
Wild dar wives al pickanninne, fore de cndn' oil
dc year
Oh, Iii o Dinkum Darkey,
We have no bills to pay,
Dey charge 'em to de white trash,
hear de landlord say.
oh, take dc mattock, white man.-ie shubbel m
de spade
We boardahs lab no work to do, we sll hab quit dC
trade,
But fore yOn pay de board bills you'll hab to tu4
and sweat,
And wish you WASN'T " bite trash Il thousand time.
III bet
Oh Hi o Dinkum Darkey,
| Oh don't you hear de bell?
It's ringing for de boardahs,
AT Uncle Sans Hotel
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-07-10

MASS CONVENTION OF TIE UNION
DEMOCRACY AND CONSERVA
TIVE CITIZENS OF INDIANA, TO
CONSIDER THE CRISIS OF THE
COUNTRY
In compliance with the generally ex-
pressed wish of the Democracy of India
ma, the true friends of Constitutional
Liberty, the Democratic State Central
Committee invite the people of the State,
without regard to past party affiliation,
who desire to preserve the Constitution
as it Is, and the Union as it Was." to
meet in