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, 1863-01-24
AdmiuIstratoy,s Notioe,

I ETTERS of Administration having been granted
i to the undersigned upon tue estate of Samuel +,
Moss late of Walla Walla county, Washington Terri
tory deceased therefore notice is hereby given to
all those having claims against said estate to present
them with proper vouchers to the undersigned at
his place of business, in the city of Waila wsllas
within one year from this date. or the same wiz be
forever buried and all those indebted to said estate
are requested to make Immediate payment.
R, JACOBS, Administrator.
Jan. "a, 1868. 6ma
, 1863-01-24

WHARF.-THE indications now are that
our city is hereafter to, be we'll supplied
with water. The city authorities are hav-
ing ditch, or culvert dug through main
street, which is to be supplied with water
from Mill creek, for fire purposes. On Al
der street the water is again running, the
proprietors of the sash and planning facto-
ry having secured the right from the city
to turn the water in their race.
, 1863-01-24
Extension of Jurisdiction of Probate Courts.

Extension Of Jurisdiction of Probate Courts.
An important bill, defining the jurisdic-
ton and practice in the Probate Courts,
has been introduced into the Territorial
Legislature, and perhaps has by this time
become law. The BILL provides that in
addition to the jurisdiction already vested
in the Probate courts BY law. they shall
have concurrent jurisdiction With the Dis
:rict Courts of the Territory, in all civil ae-
tions where the amount in controversy shall
not exceed five hundred dollars; concur
rent jurisdiction with the District Courts
in all criminal cases where the punishment
of the crime shall be by fine, by fine and
imprisonment in the county Jail, or by i'm
prisonment in the county Jail alone; and
exclusive jurisdiction in all cases of appe ais
and proceedings in certiorari from Justices
of the Peace
, 1863-01-24
From Auburn and Grand Ronde

Mr.. Shepperd, arrived in this city on
last Wednesday evening with express mat.
ter from Auburn. He left Auburn on Sun
day last at noon He informs us that the
trail on the wagon road is still open, and
that pack trains are constantly passing over
the mountains.
The snow in Powder river valley when
Mr.. S. left, was from fifteen inches to two
feet in depth, and in Auburn about the
same. In Grand Ronde valley, along the
foot hills the snow was fiom to Is inches
deep, but in the valley proper there was no
snow. There is great amount of stock in
the center of the valley which is looking
we'll. The snow on the Blue mountains
is from one foot to five feet deep, but the
prospect is favorable for the trail being kept
open during the remainder of the winter.
There is plenty of grain and hay at the DIFF
ferent stations on the road
Mr.. S. estimates the number of animals
he met on his way in from Grand Ronde
valley,at $50 to 200.
The trail from Auburn to Boise was open
and persons were constantly leaving Au-
bum for the new mines. The Express
messenger from Boise was expected to be
at Auburn on last Thursday.
, 1863-01-24

EscAPED.-"Til8on, who has been con-
Aned ii the Jail in this city, under sentence
of five years imprisonment in the Peniten-
tiary, for shooting Mr.. Sperry last fall, es-
capped on Saturday morning last. He was
sent, by the keeper of the prison, for wa
ter, and took the opportunity to escape.
, 1863-01-24
Administrators Sale.

DY virtue of an order issued by the Probate Court
1u Bic auction, on the 9Th day of February, 1868,
in the city of Wala Walla, at Meacham's yard, at
twelve o'clock NJ, one ~ COW and calf, one (l)
dry COW one (l) bull and ~ American horse, being
part of the personal property of the estate of Ma
than Morris, decd, to ~ h,.cst bidder, for cash.
NJ B. MORRIS, Administrator,
Walla Walla, Jan. 81, 1862. GIVE
, 1863-01-24
ELECTION Notice.

A N ELECTION for CITY RECORDER, fof
"A the City of Walla WaIla, W. f., to fill tho
vacancy occasoned by the resignation of w. P.
Horton, will be held at the City Council Chamber on
Saturday Dee. 3lst, 1868.
The polls will be open at o'clock A. NJ. and close
at p. NJ.
JUDGES OF ELECTlON--Jas. McAuliff, Cyrus
Jacobs and l.. S. Rogers.
By order of the Common Council.
II. B. LANE CLERK.
Walla Walla W. T., Jan 2l 1862 Ivy
, 1863-01-24

SLEIGHING.-We observed our friends
Capt. Van Dyk and John Murray, proprie-
tors of the city livery establishments, driv-
ing their fast stock before their gaily paint
ed sleighs this Friday morning, making a
muddy effort for the first sleigh ride ofthe
season. We would suggest, inasmuch as
their sleighs we're running close to the
ground. that in case of future attempts of
the kind, they employ competent person
to 'heavc tie lead, and make believe, at
least, that they are not saihr in dangerous
proximity to 'earthworks.' This grateful
assurance (says our local) would make the
ride all the more agreeable, while the cry OF
the leadsman, "One, less three quarters"
would relieve the monotony of the grating
sounds produced by the runners, and per-
haps be the means Of setting some Yankee
genius at worh to invent a substitute for
snow, by which posterity may enjoy the
pleasure of summer sleigh rides.
, 1863-01-24
Assignment Notice.
TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON,

TERRIIURY OF WASHINGTON, 90
County of Walla Walla, DO
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may
IN concern, that on the 9th day of December A.
d 1862 Messrs. Thatcher & Hickey, of Wala Walls,
made an assignment to the undersigned of all their
property in this Territory for the benefit of their cred
TORS and the undersigned has taken possession of
said property TO dispose of the and manage the
same for the benefit of all concerned according 10 tho
terms of agreement. e. LJAMES, Trustee,
Walls Wala, Dec 9Th, 1869. SSlm9-
, 1863-01-24

SPECIAL ELBCTIoN.-I he special cleo
ton for City Recorder will tal place on
Saturday, Jan. 91st. Mr.. ]. w. Barry is
the only candidate yet announced for tie
position.
, 1863-01-24

PosT MAsTERs--The following are the
Post masters at the new offices in the up
per country;
Orc Fino-S. S. Slater.
Florence-L. Arnold.
Elk City-M. V. Mossman.
Hellgate-F. Worden.
, 1863-01-24

UsURY LAVA usury law, similar to that Of
Oregon, has passed the Territorial Legislature
The rate of interest allowed by the law is ten per
cent per annum.
, 1863-01-24

CoLLEcToR.-D. s. Baker has been appointed
Deputy U. S. District Collector for this district
See bis notice to tax payers in the advertising
column.
, 1863-01-24
BUSINESS IN AUBURN.

Just at this time Business is not so brisk as we
would wish, although we have no reason to COM
plain. There is but very little mining going on
owing to the severity ofthe weithe Several of the
traders have evacuated and started for Boise, and
we wish them every success. We are all anxious
for the Spring to open, for we believe we will
show the people that while Boise is six, we will be
half-a-dozen. Time will prove that Auburn is still
among the best mining caml in this Northern
country.
, 1863-01-24
Auburn Correspondence.

AUBURN, Ogn., Jan. 1st, 1868.
DDS. STATESMAN: Your paper of the 10th ult.,
containing letter to ]. w. Nesmth, in reply to
one published few weeks ago, is at hand, and the
curious are anxious to see a reply from ]. w. N;
but it you decline receiving any further cor
respondence on the subject at issue, therefore their
hopes will be blasted; and think your valuable
sheet will be of as much interest to the majority
of its readers as though you had received and
published more on the subject
, 1863-01-24

AToTHER Posr OFF1cE-A petition
has been sent forward to the Department
at Washington praying for the establish
ment of Post office at Mullan's Bridge,
on the Colville road, in this county.
, 1863-01-24

STAGE LINE TO AUBURN.-We learn
that parties contemplate putting on line
of stages from Wsllpla to Auburn next
spring.
, 1863-01-24


~ Notwithstanding all that has been
said in denunciation of the President 5
Proclamation of emancipation by the jour
nails of the Northern States, Mr. Lincoln
has strictly adhered to the feasibility of the
project, regardless of all denunciation and
advice upon the subject, and his proclama-
ton is now before the world; whether to
aid in sustaining the life of the republic, or
to act as a deadly miasm, is question
that time alone can determine. 1t is said
| that this proclamation-which declares free
dom to the slaves of all the States now in
rebellion-does not interfere with or pref
udice the rightto hold slaves in those States
after tie rebellion is conquered; or, in
other words, the President is only exerci-
sing the prerogative of confscating all the
property of the rebellious States, that may
fall into the hands of the Federal Govern
ment, while in state of rebellion.
There is no reasonable doubt now enter
tanned but that the Mississippi river, from
its source to its mouth, will in short time
be opened to navigation by the Federal
Government. This river opened, unob-
Structed, and running as it does through
the heart of the rebellious States Of the
southwest, and held by strong federal for
ces, would upset the hitherto popular idea
that the Presidents proclamation would be
as dead letter and have no effect. With
this great channel open it looks reasonable
that the federal forces can then march into
the interior and cause the proclamation by
force to be effective, so far as the power to
do so is concerned. To proclaim freedom
to the slaves and to enforce the proclama-
ton to great extent, is probably practic-
able; but beyond this, what relation these
| freed slaves are to sustain toward the
States, and the States toward them, and
what IS to become of them when they are
freed, are questions more difficult of solu-
ton. The Northern States very Justly
scout at the idea Of this contraband popu-
lation floating in their midst. The South
ern States with equal justice declare that
this colored population can never sustain
any other position than that which they
now occupy in those States. To colonize
them on this or any other continent, has
thus far been deemed impracticable IN
der the circumstances, it is not to be Won
dcred at that the policy of the Administra-
ton in respect to the emancipation scheme
is looked upon by many, as doubtful. If
the slaves are freed without any provision
as to what position they are to occupy when
free then we can see no object or use in
freeing them. The proclamation may have
good effect as to its future results, but we
confess our inability to see into the future,
and therefore without venturing an opin-
ion at this time will patiently wait like the
balance of mankind future developments
on this dark subject.
, 1863-01-24

PoLTENEss is not always sign of wisdom;
but the want of it is always strong symptom of
folly.
, 1863-01-24
CANE OF THE INsANE.-T

CANE OF THE INsANE.-The bill in relation to
insane persons, lately passed the legislature, pro-
vides for making a contrac: with the proprietors
or directors of the Oregon Insane asylum, so
says the Olympia correspondent of the Orego-
nian
, 1863-01-24

Posi- OFFICE AT CoPPEI.-A post of
fee has been established at Coppei, ON
Coppei creek, in this county Mr.. Luke
Henshaw has the appointment of Post mas
ter for the new Office.
, 1863-01-24

REsURREcToN.-MeSsrs. Haley & Stinson,
former publishers of the Albany Oregon Inqtd-
rer, propose to commence the publication of
new paper at that place to be called the Slate
Democrat.
, 1863-01-24
MARRIED:

On the Ilth inst, by W. p Horton, j. p, Mr.. A.
Barnett and Miss Sarah Moore
On the 18th inst, by the same, Mr. Louis Bervenin
to Miss Maria Victoria Celihe Forey. -
, 1863-01-24

THREE MILLION MoRE.-It is thought the
committee of Ways and Means in Congress, will
recommend an issue of $780, 1000, 900 more. in
Treasury notes.
, 1863-01-24

George A. Barnes, Public Printer.
R. NJ: Walker, (present incumbenD Terrific
rial Auditor.
William Cock, Treasurer
J. c. Head Librarian.
, 1863-01-24

TERRITORIAL OFFICERs.-The Territorial off,
GERS for the ensuing year were elected by Joint
convention of the Legislature, the 14th instant,
, 1863-01-24

DISTRICT JUDGEs.-We see by the bill just
passed the legislature assigning the District
Judges, that Judge Wyche has been assigned to
this District. Judge w. is complete gentleman
and an able jurist, and will win may friends in
his new home. Judge Oliphant has been assign
cd to the Second, and Judge Hewitt to the Third
District,
, 1863-01-24

New HoTEI.-Ws are informed by sp-
'c"reS sAat well conducted house is in
full JIast about six miles from this city on
the Lewiston road. 1t is known as the
Eddy House, and visitors who favor the
the house with call will find "Dick" a
very agreeable gentleman, and one who
understands his ''his"
, 1863-01-24

LEGAL TENDERs.-The Oregonia,. has the fol-
lowing in ielation to legal tenders. twill apply
with equal force in this community.
"Some of the business men in Oregon City
have signed an agreement to take the Legal Ten
der Notes at the Authorized quotations, as pub
lished in the papers Of this city. 1t will be found
a necessary measure Of selfprotecton for all
classes of persons and we hope such acticn will
be taken as will prevent further losses by futile
endeavor to sustain the currency at Agure in this
State above that which rules in or reighbor State
of California BY this means alone can specie be
retained in circulation amongst us"
A friend on reading the above suggests that the
best measure of seHproteclion here would BE to
Danish all persons from the community who arc
found guilty of importing g.eenbachs ftom below
for the purpose Of Speculation. We accept the
amendment.
, 1863-01-24

SINGING SCHooL.-Mr. Edwin Eels,
will commence singing school on We'd
nesday evening next at the school f6om oc-
cupied by Mrs. Finn. The "lads and
lasses" of the city will find no more pleas
ant or profitable place to spend leisure
evening than at the singing school,
, 1863-01-24
DIED:

In this city, the 20th instant Mr.. Samuel K.
Moss, native of Ohio aged about so years.
Canned Fruit. Philip Ritz has a choice variety
cf Canned Fruitconsisting of Apples, Peaches, and
berries of every descripton-put up in Oregon, and
will sell them 95 per cent cheaper than they can bo
purchased elsewhere.
, 1863-01-24
BOISE MINES. ETC.

News that have Just received from Boise is en-
couraging, and those that are minining are doing
remarkably we'll; but owing to the severity of the
weather there is but little mining done at present.
My informant advises all parties to wait until
Spring before they attempt to come into th6t
country for there cannot be any thing done to
advantage until Spring opens.
Our city was thrown into quite an excitement a
few days ago about report that in circulation
about some parties being frozen to death while
attempting 10 cross the mountain into Boise
But come to trace the matter up found that the
parties returned and camped at the foot of the
mountain, and would wait a more favorable OPP
portunity for crossing before making another at
tempt. It's astonishing how reckless some men
will get. There is scarcely day passes but some
start out from here for the new Edo ado; no
matter whether it storms or not Some even
pack their traps upon their own backs. The snow
is fifteen inches deep to start on, and still showing.
If they are not deserving of success, l would ask
who is? Rumor says there has been some rich
strikes made, but whether there any truth in it
cannot say.
, 1863-01-24
BALLS, PARTIES AND PRETTY GIRLS, ETC.

Of all the places for parties, balls and pretty
girls do think this will cap all the places in this
Northern country and the suppers that are got
ten up at Van Wyk's, are enough to make any
one contented with this rough country. While
think Of it, will advise any and all your towns
men in case they should visit this city and are at
a loss to know where to get square meal to
Just step into Van Wyk's, and if they don't get
Justice done them, am no Judge. Last Thurs
day evening we had party, and all the pretty
girls were out; and not a few Boise widows. With
the exception of rascay affair, everything went
off splendidly. A young scape-grace whose bump
of desructiveness was very large took it into lis
head to cut and destroy young ladys furs, which
must have done the scoundrel great deal of good.
| would advise the gent, that in case he should
get admttance to the next party to be little
careful, for if he should get caught in such trick
it might go hard with him. l wish it understood
that have reference to the party in Upper Au-
burn and not the party in Lower Auburn, which
came off the same evening.
see Judge A. has appeared rgged out in a
new suit, with high heeed boots; and from the way
he gallants around, l think he is on the marry
Sleighng is all the go now. 1t is amusing to see
the STYLES of sleds, and above all the Cayuses that
are attached as propellng power. Occasionally
you can see a turn over and turn out. There is
one thing which think is in bad taste, and that
is the using of COW bells-it may be music for
those who like it, but your correspondent would
rather be excused.
, 1863-01-24
A CHALLENGE.

Mr.. C., miner feeling his honor highly insulted
sends Mr.. c., merchant in the city,a challenge
asking for satisfaction as gentlemen; but for
some reason best known to the merchant, he de-
clined the honor Rumor says there was young
lady connected with tie affair, but the truth Of
this cannot vouchfor The curious were in great
glee when the challenge was sent-as they were
certain it would be accepted. Your correspondent
thinks Mr.. C. exhibited his good sense by not ac-
ceDtinO 3tf<Fft
, 1863-01-24
walla walla W. T., Jan. 2I, 1852 l.
TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON,

]
In the District Court First Judicial District.
, 1863-01-24
LATEST FROM BOISE.

LATEST FROM BOISE.
The very latest news that l can get from the
new Eldorado is not so fatterng, although it is
said that the snow prospects fifteen cents to the
pan. 1t nay be SO, but your correspond ent
doubts it, s3HJ Ii.
, 1863-01-24

We received the following correspondence yes
terday, per Giberson's Express. 1t speaks more
encOuraginsly of the Boise mines than some pri-
vate letters received by the same express in this
The mountain Democrat., 1863-11-07
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

Resolved. That the Democracy Of the State Of
California are in favor OF unalterabe adherence
to the Constitution Of the United States, with all
its guarantees Of civil liberty unimpaired.
Resolved, That We are in favor Of the TeetoFa-
tioh OF the whole Americ Union that we Tecog
nize to its fullest extent the right and duty Of the
government to rrSist by constitutional mode rebel
lion or insurrectiOn against its law full supremacy
but we recognize that right solely for the purpose
OF restoring its constitutional authority and for no
LS1's1 ~ 1-Ir: Teo17>ATeS.
Received, That it is the dnty OF .he State Of
California, as a member Of the Union, to Weld
obedience to all Constitutional acts Of Congress and
the Federal Executive, and that any individual, Of
any party, who shall endPaVor to incitc insurrec-
ton or rebellion within her bordeTS, or dIsaection
aud discord among her people, is traitor to her
be 1t interests.
Resolved, That the aim and object Of the Dem
cratic party is TO preserve the Federal Union and
the rights cf the several States unimpaired and
they hereby declare that they do not consider the
administrative usurpation OF extraordinary and
dangerous powers not granted by the Constitution
the subvrrsiOn Of the civil by the mlitafy law in
states not IN insurrection or rebe elion-the aFb-
traFy military arrest, imprisonment, trial and
sentence Of American citiEens in such States
where civil law exists in full force and reign
the suppression Of freedom Of speech and Of the
press-the open and aVOWed disregard IL State
rlghtE-the fanatlcal attempt to place the negro
OH 4 social and political equality with the white
Tare-and the employment Of unusual test oath =
AS calculated to preserve or restore union of
TUE teNeTa states OF pcTprtuate a gOveTnH eut
" Ti'iny its just powers from the consent Of the
governed"
Rrs"i'rd. That We are opposed to all secret po-
htical organizations and societies, as dangerous
to the hbrrt es nf the people and destructive to
our republican form Of government.
EeHnlNed, That we CAIN and demand As inalien-
able riyhts, freedom Of thought. freedom of
ami Freedom Of the press, aid further declare that
government agents should AT all times be held To a
itrict accountability to the people. and that all
errors OF such agents should he liable To the full
and free dl>cussOn for the purpose of BY
the ballot -hON.
Resolved, That we dcHounce and unqualifedy
condemn the EmaIici pa ton Proclamation Of the
President ot the United States as tending to pro-
tract indefinitely civil war inctc Servile ins urrec
ilon, and inevitably close the door forever TO res
tOrHti"n Of the Union Of these States.
Resolved. TlAt We disAppreve Of all ConRres.
si"nal laws tending to substitute paper currency
III California IN place Of our own metallic circula
ting medium.
Resolved, That the spirit and meaning Of the
Democratic Platform Of this State are comprised
IN the words, - The Constitution as it is and the
Union as it was"
The mountain Democrat., 1863-11-07
Special unO GemeraI Notices.
MOTHERS! MOTHERS!!
MOTHERS

DON'T FAIL to procure MRS. WINSLOW's
SOOTHING SYRUP for CHILDREN TEETH
ING. This valuable preparation is the prescrip'
tion Of one Of the best female physicians and
nurses in the United States, and has been used
for thirty years with never falling safety and
cess by millions Of mothers and children, from the
feeble infant Of one week old to the adult.
1t not only relieves the child from pain, but in
vigorAtes the stomach and bowels corrects acidity
and gives tone and energy to the whole system
1t will almost instantly relieve
GhIPINos IN THE BOWELS AND WIND CHoLIc.
We believe it 10 the Beet and Safest Remedy in
the World, in all cases of DYsENTERY and DI
AFRICA IN CHILDREN, whether it arises
from teething or any other cause.
Full directions for using will accompany each
bottle. None genuine unless the fac simie .ol
CURTIS Il PERKINS, New York, is on the cut
side wrapper.
Sold BY all Medicine Dealerp. Principal ohice,
4s Day street, New York.
Price only IS cents per bottle.
REDINGTON s. CO.,
4l6 and ais Front st., San Francisco,
auglm6 Agents for California.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-11-07


WREcEs OF HUMANIrY.-wnY SHOULD
THEY SINK ?-The excitement of "the
chase" has always been supposed to have
a healthful tendency but there is kind
Of chase which breaks down the constitu.
tiOn, debilitates the frame, and Shortens
life. We mean the headlong, unintermit-
ting hunt after 1.-The almighty dollar, "
which is the great business Characteristic
OF the present day. 1t begets other evils
unnecessary to name) which precipitnte
the fate Of thousands. There is, however,
possibility of recovery from the prostra
lion produced by these causes, long after
their victim has ceased TO hope for Il. n
We are rightly informed, the most aston.
iShing cures Of what is called general
weakness and debility, which have ever
been known in this country, have been
effected through the agency nf Doctor
HoLLOwAY's incstiInabic remedies. Mere
skeletons Of men, out Of whom the very
principle Of vitality seemed to have been
drained, have been restored to health and
vigor BY the operation Of the Pills; and
"i the ointment in case Of paralysis, rheu.
matism, &c. we hear an equally favorable
account. II men will break down their
energies by over cxertiun-if, in their
anxiety to "gn ahead" they will over.
ride the most precious Of Gods blessings,
hca!th-ii is well they should know how
to repair the mischief. when they come at
last To realize the fact of their premature.
decay. The wrecks Of humanity, whn
with mt any particular disease, appear tn
he sinking from mere exhaustion. would
find without doubt, inmediatc rcl, { from
Doctor lloLLowAYs remedies -Philadel.
phia Tribune"