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BRooMs.-Mr. J. Wood presented US a few
avs since with two magnificent brooms, which
he manufactured from material raised on his
farm in this valley the past season. These brooms
equal in every particular those manufactured in
the eastern States. Mr. w. cultivated FIVE acres
of broom corn and will manufacture some two
thousand brooms from the crop. His experience
establishes the fact that broom corn can be raised
in the valley with entire success. Patronize
home productions, and "buy broom"
For BoIsE-The fine weather, together
with the highly favorable late news from
Boise has given new impetus to emigra-
ton in that direction. During the week
small rains have been leaving this city at
almost every hour in the day for the new
Eldorado. The rush in that dire ction is
not dissimilar to that made to Florence last
winter.
MURDER-A man named Samuel Vaughn
was killed on Saturday night last, at La
Rocks ranch, on the Walla Walla river,
by man named David Boyd. A Coroner's
inquest rendered verdict in accordance
with the above. Boyd has escaped in the
direction of Boise.
MINING CoRREsPoNDENcE.- We have
perfected arrangements by which we will
hereafter have regular correspondents in
all the mining camps in the upper country
and with such men that readers can fully
rely upon whatever they may write.
EXTENSION OF THE WAGON Road
Latest advices from the east inform us that
a bill has been introduced into Congress for
the extension of the Mullan road to Fort
Abercrombe, Minnesota.
CUTTNo.-A cutting aAray occurred in this
city on Thursday between two men, in which one,
named John Gavney, was 50 badly mutlafed
from knife in the hands of the other that he
will probably die of his wounds An examina-
ton of the case is to be had to-day.
APPEAL.--E. H. Barron, has given notice that
the suit between him and the city of w ALA
Walla for the S. w. Or. of the s. W. or. Sec
20, will be appealed to the Gen eral Land Office
at Washington.
FREDERIcKsBURG = Fredericksburg is
the county town of Spottsylvania, pleas
antly situated on the right bank Of the
Rappahannock river, at the head of the
tide-N ater, sixty-fve miles north from
Richmond The Rappahannock, besides
furnishing the town with all abundant sup
ply of water, which is distributed in pipes,
is also valuable for motive power. canal
extending forty miles further up the stream
affords means for the transportation of the
products of rich farming country, and the
Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac
railroad connects the city with the rebel
capital
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MILITARY BALL.-We acknowledge the
compliment of an invitation to be present
at the Military Ball at Fort Walla Walla
on New Years evening. We learn from
those who participated in the festivities of
the occasion that it was one of most pleas
ant reunions of the season, and that the
old time reputation of the Post for render
ing occasions of this kind agreeable to all
was well sustained. Our best wish for the
volunteers is that another year viii find
them restored to citizenship" and beneath
the smiles of peace, enjoying the always
more pleasant New Years evening when
surrounded by the friends of their own
homes.
, 1863-01-03

CoNUNDRUM-The Judge is responsible for
the following:
"Why is the northwest side of the city of
Fredericksburg like the commanding officer of
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PORTLAND RREsPoNDENcE.-We
have effected arrangements by which we
will hereafter have regular correspondent
in Portland. He is an sold hand at the
bellows" and we can assure our readers
that they will always find his letters worthy
of perusal. His first letter appears in to-
days issue
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ting to the battle. The Times says Burnside's
retreat across the river to avoid battle which
would result in nothing but loss of valuable life.
Their correspondent adds that Sebastopol was not
half so strong as that rebel position. A dispatch
to Halleck from Burnside, received last night,
says Burnside feeling fully convinced that the
position in front could not be carried, it was a
military necessity to either attack or retreat re-
pulse would have been disastrous.
Headquarters Army of the Potomac, Dec. II.
Yesterday morning the enemy seemed aston
shed to find US on this side of the river. About
9 o'clock they advanced skirmishers along the en-
tire lue and established pickets the river bank
We had large number of dead on what was
regarded as neutral grounds the rebels were
plainly seen robbing these bodies -
On Monday, Gen. Franklin sent flag of truce
for an exchange of dead, which was done yester-
day. Lee sent flag of truce to Burnside, ask
ing him to detail men to bury his dead, in front
of Gen. Summers division Our entire army is
now encamped on the ground previously occupied.
The army has been cOns'derbly reinforced. The
opinion of military men is that, had we taken
the first ridge of the rebel works, their oppOrtu-
mites for slaughtering us would have been greater
than before.
Last night the enemy increased their ;ntrench-
ment on the terrace, in the rear of Fredericksburg
of the city. Their drills are plainly visible on the
plain to-day No movement of Importance takes
place by our forces to-day.
Washington, Dec. 17h.-A large delegation
of both Houses of Congress, with Vice President
Hamn at their head, waited on the President
to-day, with a request signed by the loyal men of
Florida, asking the appointment of Eli Thayer as
Military Governor of that State, with authority
to raise 10000 loyal emigranls. They also pre-
sented a paper signed by thirty'four members of
the Senate and House concurriDg in the re-
quest
Nashville, Dec 15.-The rebels have re-occu-
pied Franklin, from which place they were driven
by Gen. Stony few days since.
Nashville, Dec. 10th, Bragg having issued or
ders for the conscrpt ion of every exiled Kentck-
ian and Tennesseean, Buckner and Breckenridge
threatened to resign if this was done.
Washington. Dec. 18th.-A resolution was Of
fered, that the committee on conduct of the war
inquire into the facts relative to the recent battle
at Fredericksburg, particularly as to what officers
are responsible for the assault. and also for The
delay which occurred in preparing to- meet the
enemy The resolution was adopted.
San Francisco, Dec 1S.-The u. s. Assistant
Treasurer here, received the following dispatch
relative to stamps:
Washington, Dec 17th.-D. W. Cheeseman,
U. s. Assistant Treasurer: No stamps to send
have no power. Bill pending before Congress to
remedy difficulty. Californians need give them
selves no trouble about the matter. Business may
go on as usual No penalties.
n
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KENDALL's SHOOTING AFFAIR.
NONE ABOUT KENDALL

have just met gentleman from Olympia,
resident of the upper country, who informs me
that Kendall is sustained by the popular voice.
He has not been arrested, and Howe is getting
well. One Federal official had posted himself
to see the "fun," Kendall calls it, and when
Howe was shot the truculent old scamp turned
and left. REGULAR.
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FGOR RE5Eg E


GNONTAINING five roOms-with water convenient
] Situate on Alder street.
For further particulars inquire at this office.
PaSca Mills. t..
TEyHE year having closed, parties knowing them
selves indebted will plAase make immediate set
tlenent at the office in Walla Walla -
JAN lst 1868. SlMMS q MIA.
N0ELSEH
H EWIS DAY has been appointed Agent Of the Or
/ 4 egon steam Navigation Company, at Walula,
vice j. NJ. Vansyckle resigned.
All Freight landed at Wallula viii he at owners
risk as soon as landed and all freight that remains
unpaid after goods are landed will be stored at the
owners expense. j. q. AlNSN OhlH,
President Oregon Steam Navigation Co.
Portland, Jan. 8, 1868. 451
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REGULAR
December 26tb, 1862.


This ci1.: ate has Just begun to weep, slightly.
You NAV remember that Byron, or some other
poet. called Rome. "The N ;obe ct nations, from
the sorrowful aspect of her ancient hy2!ognomy-
Sirs, Oregon is more sorrowful looking place
than Rome ever was and as to weeping, we can
double discount her, and give her seventy-five in
the hundred to start on. When it comes to do
ing the lachrymose, we are on it. To just show
you how damp it is here, | may truthfully state
that you will get wet when you can't see drop
of rain falling-it is mist that does it, But |
need not expatae on the subject to men who are
liable to a suspicion that their "webs" are still
concealed in their boots.
THE MUD AND THE PRETTY GIRLS.
That caption is suggestive to men like you and
myself l have found out dodge which de-
serves to be generally known. make mud the
subject of conversation among ladies although
it must be admitted to be a dirty subject If a
young lady says she don't like mud, set it down
that her ancles are not pretty; on the contrary,
if young lady don't care for mud bet your life
she has small feet ancles ditto and has got new
Balmoral with red stripes around the bottom
Further on the subject of pretty girls Girls are
numerous here. | went to NJ. E. Church on
Christmas Eve to see the distribution of presents
from a Christmas Tree. Pretty girls were there,
of course, all in a semi-circuar row. If you
want to know who was the prettiest girl in the
house, ask who got the most presents, and had
to get dray to haul them home on. felt for a
moment as if | could consent to be smothered
among them but sober second thought induced
me to conceive that possibly my views of fem-
nine perfection were rather elevated. Anyhow
they had good time there, and at the Episcopal
Church also.
While the innocent amusements were going on
at the churches, two dances were coming off at
No 2's house and the Turner's Hail. Not that
dancing is sinful but when you are in Rome do
as Romans do. and if you come to Portland, turn
up the white Of your eyes-"assume virtue if
YOU have it net"-that is our style. Maybe you
would like to know who it is that has instituted
this sty well l can't tell, because | am one of
them myself you see. Of one thing you may
rest assured, if we are not good, it is not for the
want of pretension on that score.
THE PATRIOTISM OF OFFICIALS.
am frequently surprised by the extreme pro-
bity of our Federal office holders. Considering
that they look with profound contempt on the
people out here, who have but little influence on
their appointment or removal it is quite surpri-
sing that they do as well as they do. However
there are some matters pending that will srike
upon the popular ear like the crash Of thunder
bolt from a clear sky if | am not much mista-
ken. We have been expecting it for some time,
and whether it comes to light or not, l am sure
that some person deserves to be ierked bald-head-
ed, whois now basking in the sunshine of popu-
L.
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ID EMAINING in the Post Office at Walla Wal
Ia la, January lst, 1868.
, 1863-01-03
DIvIsION-wHAT IT MEANS.

The division of the Territory means that the
western half of it shall be under the control of
the clique the portages of the Columbia river
are to be kept as heretofore; State government
is to be saddled on to to the eastern district to
give places to set of political sharpers, and con-
tracts to financial sharpers; the industry of your
miners and farmers is to be taxed to the utmost
to support this new State government, and the
control of your great commercial outlet is to be
handed over to band Of monopolists.
, 1863-01-03
Dates to Dec. 18th.

New York, Dec. 17th.-The morning papers
are filled with detailed accounts of Saturdays
fighting at Fredericksburg. They contain no re-
liable news, but comprise mainly incidents rela-
, 1863-01-03

APPEAL.--E H. Barron, has given notice that
the suit between him and the city of Walla
Walla for the S. w. Or. of the s. W. or. Sec
90 will be appealed to the General Land Office
at Washington.
, 1863-01-03

MINING CoRREsPoNDENcE. We have
perfected arrangements by which we will
hereafter have regular correspondents in
all the mining camps in the upper country
and with such men that readers can fully
rely upon whatever they may write.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-03-21
LATER FROM VICKSBURG.
A LARGE FORCE GONE UP The YAzO0.
Successful Expedition to Tuscumbia
and Florence, Ala.

CINCINNATI. Friday. March 70. 1863.
Adyioes from Vicksbure report the health Of the
army improving. The troops are enthusiastic with
the prospect Of an immediate engagement
1t 10 thought that the Lake Providence Canal, op-
posipe Vicksburg, will provo successful.
There has been large movept Of transports and
gunboats up the Yazoo Pass.
The atlanta Confeaeraey contains detailed &C
count of a brilliant and successful raid in North
Alabama, by the Union brigade under Col. Corwin.
Vhe expedition, accompanied by gunboats, reached
Tuscumba Feb. %. The gunboats destroyed two
ferry boats at Tuscumbia another at Florence, and
afterward dropped down below Tuscumbia.
Soon after dark the Union advance guard dashed
into Tuscernba, and dispersed the Rebel Cavalry,
who fed to the mountains. Col. Corwin occupied
the town, and Issued proclamation levying assess
ments on wealthy Rebels.
On the 18th ult., Col. Corwin proceeded into the
interior, taking considerable plunder with him.
Nothing is published concerning the further pro
gress Of the raid
The same paper complains bitterly Of the namer
Gus atrocities committed by tue Yankee troops.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-03-21
The Reported Invasion Of Kentseky-
Cavalry Raid into North Alabama.

MuapRKssBoso, Tenn, Thursday. March is, 1854
The rumors heretofore given Of the proposed Rebel
invasion of Kentucky are not groundlesA LEAN
from Southern man who left Chattanooga on sun
day that tho Rebel troops known to have Left Viz.
Rinia did not reinforce Gen. Bragg but concentrated
at Knoxville, Tenn. Yesterday body OF four
hundred Rebels crossed the Cumberland at Rowena,
Ky, and it was reported that large force was fol-
lowing. Il is supposed that the invasion has a.
ready begun.
The Rebel papers speak Of Gen. Hooker's army -
having been sent to Port Royal.
Mobile papers say ample preparations are making
to give our troops a warm reception on the ITALIA
hatchie.
A cavalry raid into North Alabama has been made
by our troops, which lately assembled the Tennessee
River to Florence. They destroyed ferry'boah u
Florence and At the Shoals. The details are not M
teresting The force captured about l5O prlsonera
and carried away quantity of cotton.
CGen. Joe Johnston was ct Mobile on the 18th.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-03-21
To the Associated PTess.


WAsHrsGroy. Friday. March 70. 1859.
TIE CONFIsCAIION orders OF SEIZURE.
The issuing of the order Of seizure under the acts
commonly called the con6sca,ion laws, is Entrusted
to the discretion Of DisrictA,Orneys Whileit is en-
Joined upon them to be vigilsnt TO execute the
s.atutes, they required to be careful to avoid
hasty and improvideut seizures. IL every instance
they must be satisfied that there is probable cause
for the seizure and that they have reasonable ground
TO believe that they can prove in court the facte
necessary TO warrant the condemnation. For other
wise, besides the injustice which may be done 70
individuals, the Government would be put to great
expense, and be discreded by the frequent failure OF
i.s prosecutions. There have as yet been no con-
formations under the confscation laws. But infor-
nation has reached Washington from various gear
ters Ct preliminary proceedings in the premises.
NAVAL ORDER.
Comm ander Prebe has been ordered 10 tbe.oom-
msnd OF the sloop-of-war St. Louis.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-03-21
From Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MoSEox. Friday. March 10. 1854
The flag of truce boat State Of Maine arrived this
morning from City Point, having on board al The
political prisoners who have been imprisoned q
Richmond; also, 100 prvates ana seamen, in charge
of Capt. John Z. Milford. Tue seamsn belong 70
to the Columbia. Smith, and Vasper.
The following is list Of deaths at the Military
Prison HOSPITAL at Richmond from Feb. 8 70 March
I6, 1865:
s NJ stirling lOlst Ohio Feb 10
Capt john Aver, 10th Maips Feb. q.
Levi ksppeo, l42d Pepnsylvsni F-b. ~
VIM. Murray. steamer Columbia; Feb. ~
7. A. Rice citizen, franklin County. Pal Feb -.
v. Laro.a teanIster. TIN 4. 5. Regular; Feb "a
Hans Knppng citizen, Stanton, Pa Msrch 9.
Matthew Boice citizen Delaware County NJ T. March H.
The steamboat State Of Name LETT for Washing
on, d. c., with the returned prisoners on board.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-03-21

New-York Volunteers, March 7, and on tho same
day another inspection was ordered. The Corps
Inspector says: "Ths present Colonel has been in
command but eight days, but 80 great has been the
change ,ha, cheerfully recommend the regiment to
the restoration of all privileges in General Order
No 81 On receipt of the above ct the headquar-
,ers Of Gen. Hooker, the following was issued;
HEADQUARTERS ANY OF THE PoIosAc
March II, 1863
Commanding offer. Second Coyps
GTSERAL; am instructed by the Commanding General 10
that recent ctops having ,hown decided improve
snt In the of the Saith Regiment Ncwfork Vol
seth Penns, vanis Volunteers they are relieved
m IN The disability 70 leaves OF absence placed upon them
by 0ne Odes No 49, Of the Sd inst from these head.
S. WILLIAMS, A A A. q.
Oficil Jouy II PgLI, Capt and A. A. A. q.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-03-21
Eentucl4y's Peril-Indications OF Another
Raid.

To the Editor % TIE Louisrl1 Journal! =,
Am not an alaruilst, nor do / think am easlly
frightened by the threats or movements OF tho
Rebels, still believe, most sincerely, what find
many dir posed TO doubt, and even laugh 10 scorn
believe that Rebel rad upon large scale Is now
being fitted out iu East Tennessee, for the invasion
OF Kentucky. have looked into this matter with
gre,t deal Of interest and anxiety; have con-
versed with divers men known to me to be trust
worthy, VINO have recently made their way out OF
that country, and they have satisfied me that large
forces are organizing at Knoxville, and at Rogers
vile, in Upper Tennessee, and they Will make al
assault from two or more gaps through the noun
taius, with infantry aud cavalry, and II mol met
upon q corresponding scale, they Will damage Men
lucky, if they do not destroy Louisville and Cihch'
uali. The attempt would have Leen made before
now, but for tne high water and tbo bad CONDITION
of the roads. .
They are coming however, and will be in the
State this Spring, aud those who slow IL believe
il have only to wait lew weeks and they VIII See
that l ain not mistaken Ia my predictions. lhey
aim, Of course, 10 destroy railroads, cities, una
towns, but, above all, they aim to exchange tDou-
.abds OF starved and worn out horses for the Dest
stock IN Kentucky. They slm 10 plunder all The
Stores medt-nOuses, and granaiies III the country
Our military authorities can't be too vlgDaDt, nor
can they prepare to meet this intended invasion OF
your State upon loo large a scale Of operations
hope tie enemy may hot interrupt your citiZehs NJ
The lime OF planting aud pref alDg ior Their crops
And hope, also, for the honor Of our army, Ihey
NAV NOT again be allowed 10 invade your State ana
esca& unhurt, as they did on former occasion,
when their whole army shonld have been captured
1t NAV be said that AIN an oflicous inIermeddIer,
or that nm relating nothing new. nave on,y w
repeat let the people OF Kentucky look OUT and let
he military beapon the watch " q pRowSLow
EssAsiue. NaraA IA, 1863
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-03-21
FROM POET ROYAL, y. G.


for tho Soldering Poor OF Euglnnd-Thc
Experiment with the Monitors-Thc
Operations OF tho Black brigade In
FIorida-Grcnt Success OF shc EIpcdi-
ton Captures OF Positions, Prisoner,
Munitions, Supplies, md still Driving
the Enemy before them.
Hnlosfix.p, Monday. March i6, 1862.
The s5th Pennsy WANNA held great Indignation
Meeting on the l2th denounciug the proceedings Of
Peace meeting recently held at their home,
in F.yette County. Similar meetings being
held in other regiments.
A Memorial 10 the President Ia being prepared by
the soldiorr asking the appointment of Union Ora
tors TO visit the army occasionally, and also that an
Administration Journal may DO furnished gra,ut-
ousy TO the troops in the field.
A movement 10 on foot here among the various
regiments 10 raise fund Tor the suffering poor Of
England.
The charges preferred against Col Osborne Of the
oath Massachusetts have been withdrawn, IL appear.
ing that they were all eroundless, which restores
this popular and accomplished officer TO bis command
The u. g. steamer r y. s"cor, Cact AloDzo
blanchard, which was Gen. Nagleos Hrg-ship, will
be taken by Gen. Ferry for the same purpose. Her
efficient and skifu Captain was presented with q
handsome testimonial from Gen. Naglee and staff
prior to their departure.
A special commission of the o. S. Board of Super
yising Inspectors Of Seamess, consisting Of hessrs
j. n Muller and j. Remington, have been dispatched
Lither by Secretary Chase 10 examine into the con.
dition Of the steamers in this department Ten Gov.
eminent transports and ak chartered ones are found
unfit for service.
The recent experiment Of the Monitors on Fort
McAllister has proved Of great value in demonstra
ting their impre gnability and good qualities.
The Adams Express steamer Augusta Dinsmorc,
arrived here on the 18Th inst! from New-York via
Beaufort, N. c., with the u. s. Mail and express
matter. The Mary Sanford and Mary Boordman Of
this line, which were chartered by the Government
on their last trip to bring ordnance s.oFes for tie
iron -clads left prior TO tho arrival OF tho Dnsmore.
The new steamer City Of Bath, Capt Snow,
which sprung leak her recent trip to Key West.
leaves to-day for Baltimore via Beaufort, n. c., for
repairs.
| The latest intelligence from tho Black Brigade,
which IL now marching into Florida, 10 that they
have taken several important points with many
prisoners and captured largo quantities Of munition
and supplies, and are still driving the enemy before
them.
Tho expected arrival here Of another army corps,
said TO DO Burnsides the departure Of which 10 no
,iced by tho Richmond papers, has caused great
hopes and additional enthusiasm among our troops
A Charleston paper speaks Of the expected arrival
in that city Of somo distinguished military characters
40 witness tho expected battle at that point.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-03-21
HEAVY ENGAGEMENT IN TENNESSEE,
COL. HALLS BRIGADE ATTACKED
HE HOLDS HIS GROUND UNTIL REINFORCED.
Severe Fighting at Last Accounts.
Mrsrn,xsnoRo. Friday. Msreh 20. 1863.

MrRPar zsBoRo. Friday. March 70. IStB.
Col. Halls Brigade Of Gen. ReyDoldss Divisior
was attacked near Milton to-day by large force Ct
Rebel cavalry.
COL Hall cert word he could hold bis own until
re-epforcenen.s coud arrive. Col. Wilder went TO
his aid with a mounted infantry force.
At last reports quits heavy engagement was
going on.
The Rebels have lstely been making serious dem
constructions from Gen. Aorgans position at Liberty,
feeling our lines the left
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-03-21
Capture Of q Brig by tho Pirate Resrib.dsn.

The brig Emily Fisher, Of Passport, Capt Staples,
from Giatania Feb. IL, and Fortunes Island March
G. with sugar to Brett, Son & Co., arrived On
Friday morning, reports: The E. F. wa' captured
Feb. H. Off Castle Island, Bahamas, by the privstesf
schooner Retrbudon. The vessel wa, run asn0fe
by her on Acklyn Island, and go na0S OK sugar
from the cargo taken out and landed on the island
The vessel was then released by them on bonds Tor
her value. The cargo now remaining on board 70
H.. bbds., S tierces, aud IA barrels sugar.