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, 1863-10-31

HE AOOTENAH MINES.-Mr. hlng, the
Colville mail-carrier, Gas usual arrived here
on Saturday morning last; he reported that
DR.. Toby and party had returned to Col
vile from prospecting trip on the Koote-
nay River and had found very rich prospects
some places yielding S. to the pan, AS
Mr.. King obtained this statement from 9TH
er sources, it should be received with some
allowance.
Mr. K. saw nothing of Mullan's party,
but we are advised by parties from the Spo-
kane that on the 1st October Mullan started
for the Occur d'Alene Mission and returned
to Antoine Plante's (SpOkane) Ferry Oh the
5th-leaving the party meanwhile to ad-
vance toward the Clark's Fork of the Col
umbia, where the prospecting would com
mence
The statements that have been made re-
specting the existence of gold in the Koote-
nay country come from men that do not lie,
and according to them, in that country are
to be witnessed gold developments which
will astonish even the Boiseites.
Some Of the Oldest settlers in the valley
inform US that Capt. Mullan was through
the KoOtenay country as early as 1852. Be
ing a man of close observation, possessing
accurate geographical knowledge of that
country, and having along party of old
California miners, we may expect to receive
from him soon detailed account of the re-
suits of this trip, together with reliable
map of the country.
Should paying diggings be discovered in
that section by any Of the parties now out,
Walla Wala must needs be the market from
which supplies will be drawn.
On map now before us we notice that
the topographers spell the word Kootenai
thus: "Kootenay"
Future intelligence from these mines
must reach US Uia Colville
, 1863-10-31

DEPARTURE OF TROoPs.-Company ed" Oregon
Cavalry, commanded by Captain Drake, left the
Fort on Monday, en- route for Fort Dalles Oregon.
, 1863-10-31

The Corn CRoP.-Farmers advise us that the yield
Of throughout the valley, as general thing is
fair. From 40 to bushels per acre may be regard
ed the average yield but certain particularly
productive ranches high 60 to 70 bushels to the
acre have been raised.
, 1863-10-31

HEALTH OF THE CITY.-A very import
ant consideration in behalf of Walla Walla
as desirable place Of residence, is the pro-
verbally good health which prevails. It
has been said thar this is q very favorable To-
cality for such as are predisposed to con
sumption, Oh aoc9ul. Of The purity Of tho
, 1863-10-31
BRICK FOR SALE.
V7HE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST Burned
q kiln Of

GOOD 5ELLGJEA-7
at his Brick Yard, adjoining Mr. Shoemaker's farm
near the Garrison. = miles fl M town and offer
them for sale in lots to suit purchasers.
Walla Wala, Oct 81, 1862
, 1863-10-31

To FARMERs.-It occurs to us that farm
ers of this valley stand greatly in their own
light when they do not give considerable at
tention to the poultry gard and the dairy
No little surprise has been expressed on this
point by keepers of hotels and restaurants
throughout the city, who are daily "put to
their wits end" to know where they shall
look for the requisite supply of poultry, eggs
and butter When these items are bring
ing each high figure in the market, as at
present, we should think it would be prof
table branch of trade with the people of
the country to bring in regularly full sup
ply of these necessary adiuncts of the
larder. Our merchants at all times would
be willing to receive them in exchange for
groceries, etc. This matter should also re-
ceive attention from economical housewives,
who, like their sister-women across the other
ocean, remember the spin money" which is
SO convenient on shOpping-days, particularly
on the dawn Of that joyful era, Christmas,
when so many "extras" are needed.
We commend this matter to the consid-
Grafton Of the thrifty yoomanry of the
county.
, 1863-10-31
WELLS, FARGO & Co.'S EXPRESS,
BOISE MINES.

WTELLS, FARGO & cos EXPRESS is NOW
w making weekly trips to La Grande Auburn,
PIaccrvie Baunock, Hogcm and Centerville leav-
ing Walla Walla
livery Wednesday at Noon.
Returning arrives at Wala Walla every Tuesday
evening. CHAS WOODWARD,
sep29, SO Genl Supt.
, 1863-10-31

Mr.. II. B. LANE, just in from the South
Boise, states that the quartz mines of that
country are much richer than those around
PlacerVille and Bannook City. Abeuc one
hundred welldefred and rich 'oj4 have
assn disoovsra on .bs S5uoh Boise
, 1863-10-31
County Affairs.
TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON,
COUNTY OF WALlA WALL


We the Grand Jury, at the regular term of the
u s. District Court holden the 18th day of Octo-
Der, A. ID. 1868, being charged by the Court to en-
qulre into the condition of the county affairs do find
as follows:
That our present County Auditor, L. j Rector, has
devoted much time and labor in preparing the fol-
lowing report, marked "a, - to which we call espe-
cal attention.
The County Treasurer's books show that on the
10th day Of October, 1863 there was in the Treasury
OICouhty FUNDS, $l76,O2
Of School Fund, ...........l9l 9l6OO
Of Territorial Fund, d,............... lO6 38
Of U. S. Direct Tax Fund. ............ "a
Said books further show that there has been regis
tered, and there is drawing interest county
deTs, Whlchhaye been presented and not paid for
want of funds to the amount Of S2l 286 and of or
ders which have not been presented 81 294 A. max
ing the county Indebtedness $22,57O AZ and accru-
ing interest.
The county officers books previous to the present
incumbents, have been mperfectly kept that it is
impOssb to derive a correct conclusion from them.
However, the books Of the present county Treasurer
and Auditor are being kept in proper manner
In our opinion, the County Commissioners have
not been careful enough in examining bills before
passing upon them, and that many unjust claims
have been allowed. To instance They allowed
VIM. B. Kelly the sum of S375 for storage Of county
arms when it is in proof before that he had them
Kept in ont house while in his pOssession that for
part OF the time they have been in possession Of the
Quartermaster at the post, for which said quarter
master could not consistently charge storage Also,
perintendent Of Common Schools of this county,
when according to understanding the statute al
lows but $25 per annum, do think the services
rendered in that capacity entite him 10 more That
the amount paid for rent Of county offices by the
county is 81 $50 So, which appears to us enormous
That there has been paid for doctor bills and Medi-
for paupers the extraordinary sum Of So 496 l6
for merchandise $343 for stationery Sab and many
other similar bills We instance the fee bills allowed
e. B. Whitman, Sheriff, for the term of about three
months, amounting to the sum Of 81 9ll 65.
The merchandise bill mentioned above requires ex-
PLANTATION.
The fee bills Of E. B. Whitman evidently ex
horbitant and unjust.
1t appears to that there has been an unnecessa-
ry waste Of stationery
We find upon examination Of Sheriff Buckley's
business that his books have been very unsatisactO
rily kept that many most exhorbitant bills have
been allowed him. We believe he has failed to pay
over large portion of the taxes collected by him
which due the county and Territory; that in the
matter Of the U. S. Direct Tax assessed in the yeal
1862, amounting to over one thousand dollars, and
which we believe to have been principally collected
by him, deputy, he has only accounted for $527 "A
All Of which we, the Grand Jury, respectfully sub
nit. JOHN W. MCGHEE Foreman.
Grand Jury Room, Oct. %, 1868.
, 1863-10-31

QUARrz MnLs,-The San Francisco papers state
that four quartz mills bing manufactured in that
city for the Boise mines. Orders have been sent
down within the past two weeks for five or six more
, 1863-10-31
Stn.ayed.

A VALUABLE HORSE. from the pasture Of Mr..
"A Singleton, near Walla Walla on the night Of
the 10th October. He is bright bay; no white ex
cepting slnall spot about the size of quarter of
a dollar on his right flank 10 hands high; heavy
set and very fat shod on his fore feet This horse
is worth SlO0 to than to any other man, as
have been training him for the last three years to
work in the nursery. Any one returning said horse
to me at the Nursery near Walla Wala giving in
formation Of him will be literally rewarded.
Oct 81, 1868 wa PHILIP RITZ
, 1863-10-31

PREPARING FOR WINTER-We notice
that families, hotel-keepers and others are
beginning to lay in a goOdly supply of fuel
for the winter. Quite a caravan of teams
have passed through the streets every day
this week, loaded with wood The average
price is $40 per cord for hard wood and 81
for soft.
Gov. Seymour, of New York, has lately
defined his position anew, on the war ques-
tion. He is still in favor Of vigorous war
measures to put down the rebellion, and
says he will never consent to a separation
of any of the States from the Union. That's
the talk
, 1863-10-31

MUDDLED.-The War Department is ex-
ercising control over the Telegraph lines at
present, and they have succeeded in mud
ding up things so that it is hard to tell
whether anybody is hurt or not. A gen
tleman, accounting for this state Of things,
says the "heads Of Departments at the East
are so smart that it is impossible for them
to transmit intelligence of such an ordinary
character as to be comprehensive to the
people of this coast" If that is 50, the
"country is safe"
, 1863-10-31

ACQUITTED-Dewitt c. French, tried
last week for the murder of W, W. Clifford,
was acquitted, the Jury finding verdict
of 'not guilty" on the ground that there
was a strong doubt that the deed was done
in this Territory.
, 1863-10-31

and published as one paper under the proprietor
ship of Messrs. Craig & Waite. Rather strange al
lance, considering the papers have of late been so
hostile to each other.
, 1863-10-31

ELECTION OF CoUNcILMAN.-We have been re-
quested to state that public ting will be held at
the Court House this Saturday evening, to take in
to consideration the propriety of petitiOniRg the
County Commissioners to issue order for special
election for Councilman, to fill the vacancy oeca-
stoned by the resignation Of Hon. Marion Moore.
Mr.. Moore forwarded his resignation sew
ersl months ago. and as Gov Pickering has failed to
perform his duty in the issuance Of a proclamation
of election, believe it perfectly legitimate for the
people, through the Commissioners, to take the nee
essary steps to secure a Council representative.
, 1863-10-31

SWEET PoTAToEs.-Mr. Phillip Ritz, the Nurs cry
man, mad us present on Thursday Of this week,
of lot of mammoth Nansemond sweet potatoes,
raised on his nursery grounds near Walla Walla.-
The largest one of the lot weighs one pound and
three fourths. measures II inches in circumference
and 81 in length Persons who desire to see these
potatoes can have an opportunity by calling atour
office, where weshall keep them to exhibit in con-
neetion with some tall corn raised in this county,
and Quartz specimens etc. found in Idaho Territory.
hr. Ritz will have potat oe plants enough to sup
ply the demand in this county next season if he
succeeds in preserving the eed through the winter
, 1863-10-31

CoPPERHEADs.-An indi yidual, from whom we had
to expect better things had the audacy to tell
us the. other day that he believed we "Coppe
heads in the true political sense of tho the term
and therefore sescessonists p We excused his amin
tentiOnal insult upon the ground that he 'pos-
sesseed" of that unfortunate deas that the Ad-
minstration is the Government, and told him in as
polite amanner as the circumstances warranted that
he was labOring under a double delusiOR. And now,
for the benefit of " any other man. who may hear
a third party make similar declaration we here say
that he may tell him that be has the best of author-
ity for calling him liar; and further if he should
manifest pugnaeious or chivalric disposition upon
tigation at 'headquarters.n
, 1863-10-31

THE WAY HE Cor TIA Boise Correspondent Of the
"Overland Press says Wallace got the nomi nation
for Delegate to Congress in Idaho, through his ap-
pontees to county Offices, and by liberal sowing Of
grecnbacks. In the Union Convention 81 900 was
offered for one voteto procure Wallace's nomination.
The statement, no doubt, is correct, in the main,
The Governor has head full of "skullduggery,'
in with most of the inveerate ofice-seekers
10 America
, 1863-10-31

RICH QUARTz-Mr. Wiley, OF the firm of Wiley &
Co., South Boise, showed this week some specimens
of quartz from that locality which he thinks viii
say from twenty-five to thirty thousand dollars per
ton. These specimens came from the near the "cas-
ing, or outside or the ledge andare much above the
pany, worked with arastras are pay ing average of
$3l7 per ton Mr. W. states that he has visited near
ly all the rich quartz mines of California and Wash
oe and never found any equaling those Of the South
Boise in richness Mr.. ". is his way to San Fran
Disco to purchase quartz mill.
, 1863-10-31

ATTENTION CoMPANT.-Fire Engine Company Ne.
I, will have Drill this Saturday. evening at o.
clock. full turn out of the members is expected,
as there will be important BUSINESS on hand
Members will bear in mind that the next monthly
meeting occurs on next Friday evening
, 1863-10-31

ABoR1eNEs.-A party of Ncz Perces indians, un-
der the command of George one Of the head men
among the tribe, passed through town Thursday,
on their way to the Umatla Reservation to have an
interview with the Agent respecting the conduct Of
certain Indians belonging to that reservation who
as they alege, a short time since came into their
country and drove off a band of horses 'Yellow-
Hawk" and his suite escorted the delegation of Nez
Perces to the Umatilla-which fact holds out the
promise that friendly dip5omaey will prevail
, 1863-10-31

The CoUET.-During the current week the Court
has been engaged in the trial Of civil cases. posses
sing little or no public interest. By tonight all the
the docket will have been disposed Of
when the Court will adjourn till its next regul ar
April term.
, 1863-10-31

RETURNED FROM THE PLAINs.--FOur Compa nles
"a, i" sd" and sc" of the 1st Oregon Cavalry and
"H," lst Washington Territory Infantry, under the
command Of Colonel Maury arrived at Fort Walla
Walla on Tuesday last, from their long campaign on
the Plains. The officers and men in good health.
They have earned the quiet and repose of the Gar
rison. Col. Maury. the able and gentlemanly com
mander of the Expedition, has gone to Dalles.
, 1863-10-31

MnTARY.-The return of the troops from the
Plains to the Fort this week has had the effect of
giving to the streets metropolitan appearances. A
number Of The officers and soldiers have visited the
city daily and paid their respects to old friends.
, 1863-10-31

ARRIvALs.-A number of families came down this
week from Lewiston, Boise and other points in the
upper country. They intend to spend the coming
winter IN Walla-Walla and have taken rooms at the
various hotels and boarding houses throughout the
city.
, 1863-10-31
FRANKLIN NTARKET-


AS ALWAYS ON HAND, Beef,
Il Il Pork and Mutton; also, HAMS, 0'SStst5gsgsH
BACON, BALOGNAS, &c, and hopes --4M---.-A
to receive liberal share of public patronage Coun-
try orders strictly attended to- [Oct. "a 1868. mS
, 1863-10-31
LOST

A POCKET case of Surgical Instruments, sup
IA posed to have been lost from my side pocket
within the last three days. either in town or on
of the roads in the valley. Any person finding it
will be literally rewarded by delivering it at my Of
fee in the city Of Wslla Walla.
Oct. 16 1862. If JOHN BOSWELL.
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SUPPORT Your Home PApRR.-The
Cleveland Herald, makes the folio wing
sensible remarks in regard to local pa
pers
1--WE know Of nothing that is more
dishesrtenlng to publishers Of country
newspaper, than to be told as he often Is
when soliciting subscribers 4 take the
Herald, { or SO me o her huge weekly, J
and it costs me only SO year, and i.
eootains twice the amount of reading
yours does, when the receipts II OF.
week Of the Office named above would
be double the yearly receipts Of his
country paper, and when il tue lore On
papers We're published seventy years.
~oad not result in ne much benefit to i'm
selt and the county 10 which he lives a
would single v eek d,tlon of his Gwn
paper. Reccoliecl il home paper is to
ue supported, home ibhacuce must do j.
A county acquires prominence through
paper more than in any other way;
MIS- hone paper is necessity. Never
will such man take paper printed
away from hcme until he is able to take
second paper. lis first will be his
home sheet, aud will SO indcn,iy his
own interests with that Of his county as
TO consider the payment of his subscrip
lion matter Of every day duty as tue
payment OF lis taxes.'
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VIM. 3. 3 <AD6UnY'5
PlANO-FORTE ESTABLISHMENT
No. 42B Broome Street,
NEW YORK.

hesubscriasr respectfully Invites the atten :
i tion OF hsfrien 1. aud III, public gcoerally 70
his Piano sorte tstat 'ishmsBt, at NJ. Ar
Broome street. corner Of crosby.
Having Withdrawn his interest, stbcf ard ma
4 rails from III Ia'e Grm OF Light,& Bradbury
which i'm dissolved on the 3lst January ult !,
and hsv ng purchased the entire stock OF is.o
Foote's and Plane. Forte material, owned by his
brother, Edward q. i'r, dbury, ip the ssd arm, no
i, nov prepared to supply tho increased demand
I, Z his celebrated Piano rortcs. Employ the
most skiIIfui and experienced workmen. with .
large stock OF the best and mott thoroughly sca
soned material, aLd an abund sncs of capital, be
has taken ~ hand the personal supervision 81 the
and 10 enabled to turn out fiAn0-F ofteS I une-
quallcd tone and daraLteasas,
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EQUITAbLE.-The Equitable-Ths Lquira-
BILE Life-Equitable Life Assurance Eqai-
tale Life Assurance Society Of tho United
States
OffICE.-O1ice on Braly street-on Brady
street, below the Post OH cs-third door below
The rost Offices 50 B.ady street.
VIZ. ROSS Gov. F. Ross 4 Co. agents
W. +. Ross Co, agents of The Equitable.
jan 6-tf
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+. T.. Lixhte T. Co.,
Late Iighte 4 Bradbusys)
Piano Forte Manufacturers,
AL RrOOsne ST., New York,

I'd Block east Of Brodd,cay.
MR.. C. LIGHTE, THE ORIGINAL FOUND
Ivl er II this ~elt-known establish mont, Sanior
Partner, and only Praettedt Piano Fods Maker
Of tho late firm OF Lighto bradbutys," hav-
log retained his 1woT Thirds inter,s s, in the VII ac
business stock, materials. &c, and Sale Proprie-
torship in his Vafua Il Pateas., inclusive at his
celebrated PATENT INSULATED IRON
FRAMES. is tho only one who can make the ST.
PERloN PIANO fJKfdS TO- which this house
has been SO puar. ~ All infringe nenis on
hts rights will be Prosecuted according to law.
ssY All Piano For,es from this manufactery
are warranted perfect in every respect for five
years.
LIBERAL TERMS To DKALERs
&C. IiaHrE d co,
apl l5-am AL Hroorne St, New York,
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each additioaal square,
For \ half square, two-third, of tn above
Business Cards not to exceed lines, SO 90 Pc,
annum;
For each change an additioasl shsrgeof 25cents
or square will be made.
Large cuts charged double tho same dinensiei
If type.
Yearly advertising contracts win be understood
10 apply strictly to the Immediate business Of tut
advertiser and all other advertisements sent in ~
the aivertiser will be charged extra.
Advertiselne nts not accompanied With nstru'-
aoas win Do tnssrts1 until FORBID, and charyedac
sordingly.
Elitonsi aotices charged for at thera Of 10
ssnts per Tine, or eight words, and special notice
at 10 censs per line, Or 50 cents limo pcr week.
All noticss Tor religious Rnt benevolent pui.
poses of ANY KIM whatsoever, of ordinary length
except single announce nents Of marriages anC
aestns, oh arssd 70 cents per insertion.
Advertise .nsnts from abroad must DO paid tor
snportaoty IN adca~ss, unless from approved
Agents.
ContrActs for yearly advertising tsrminble a
tAe orsion of advertisers, they paying al Aivanot-
nsnt of - per cest. on the contract price.
Advertisements inserted next to reading MatttY
>.per ceut. ADVANCE on the above rates, and kept
on lst or I'd pases rs per cent. advance regular
rates.
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DEM(NRAT & NEWS
~ NJ bel a.en. MO,gas.

i. A v>dme entitled West Point an |
Pol,yal Geoera's," soon to be issued
by southern publishing house. gives .
vi summary OF the exploits OF
zen. Morgan, the & eat Kentucky
Par,isau. They border on the maryel.
ons, yet they a,e stristly authentic. lie
begins with small body OF horse, which
he raised himself; aud during his career
has brought from within the mes OF the
enemy aud turned into the Confederate
service, nearly two thousand men. lie
has generally been at the head Of less
than . thousand men /; in his famous
raid 10 kentucky, he started with eight
bundled and seventy five, and returned
with one thousand two huudfed. lie
has within two years fought more than
fifty battles, and killed aud wounded
mOic than SIX thousand of the enemy,
and has made upwards OF fourteen thou
sand prisoners.
His expeditions have always been OF
the most daring description; yet he has
fever, but Oh two occasions, been forced
10 fight when he did not wish it. Many
OF his battles have been OF the most des-
pera'e character, and be has been uni
iornly victorious. lie has frequently
operated hundreds Of miles from support,
III the IN DIST of overwhelming bodies Of
the enemy, whose strength was greatly
enhanced by the Possession OF railways
and ,elegraphs, stretching around hun
like web, and almost indefinitely faciIi-
tating ther powes of concentrating,
while 10 the same degree it complicated
the dangers Of his situation. The sa-
gacity with which he has slwass been
able to pluck triumph from the very
Jaws OF these multiplied dangers indicate
I'M nsry genius OF the highes. grade.
The following is q summary OF Nor
gan's exploits in The six months begun
July 4th, 1862, and ending January 4th.
1868:
Between 10000 and $4,000 prison.
ers, 1880 stand OF arms captured, and
ta,5Oo,O0O worth OF stores destroyed;
4,695 men raised within the enemy.
lines, and armed aud equipped by hum
sell, he having received bu. 200 saddles
from the government.