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MISCELLANEOUS.
BR EECHES ys. PETTICOATS.
DY. wAiNwRIGuT.

TFrom the New York Mercury
"BET you two to one, you cant do it. :"
"Be you even fifty we recognize you in
ten minutes s'-"An oyster supper and a
basket of champaign that you are identi-
fed before the evening is over" exclaim-
ed, in rotation, three fashionably dressed
gentlemen, lounging on the sters of
thc--House, the crack hotel of New
Orleans, to a fourth, who only smiled
quietly in reply to their excited assevera-
tions individuality of each member of it
being SO strongly marked as to render
him noticeable even amidst crowd.
Captain Ranger was the FIRST speaker,
a dashing officer, who had seen service in
the Mexican war, at once the ugliest aid
the most fascinating man in New Orleans.
He had small dull eyes, thin bristling
hair, knobbed temples, hideous scar
across the left check, Incompatible impu-
dence, unequalled tact, and an instructive
perception of the foibles and weaknesses
of the fair sex, that rendered him at once
the envy and the terror of the other lady
killers of New Orleans. .l."pt
No. 2 was Captain Kenneth Of the na-
Wy, jovial, red-faccd man of fifty, short
in stature, but endowed with herculean
strength, fond of wine and women, and
a most amusing companion, though some
what too free in conversation and man
ners for a lady's boudoir.
Walter Fitz-James Montgomery Wal.
singham, third speaker, was by profession
poet-that is, make oxecrable verses
and grumble at the brutes of publishers
who refused to pay for them. He was
little, thin-skinned, and light-haired
with the conceit Of Malvolid, the ambi
ton of q Caesar, the waddle of duck,
and the voice of mouse.
Allen Loring, the fourth, was young
man, slender but elegant in figure, will
hands and feet feminine in size and beau
ty, a beardless face, outlined and tintet
like that 81 handsome girl, sleepy blu
eyes, a profusion of waving curls, and /
delicate scornful mouth. He was the Sol
of wealthy New York merchant. a stran
! ger in New Orleans. and the recent ac
quaintance of the three gentlemen abov
described. This worthy trio, attracte'
by his beauty. and compassionating hi
apparent fragility and in'experience, re
solved to protect him perhaps proposini
: to themselves, as reward, to ease hiI
Of little of his money in o gentlemanl
way. But to their astonishment an
modification, they found this inexperince
and delicate boy, more than match fc
: them in whatever games they proposed
= whether Of chance or calculation. II
was not 70 be outwitted for he had th
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SUCH DErRAvIrY "A. lady residing
in town, who, by the way. was one of
the strlctest q evangelical church-mem-
'bers' charcedtt to go into the country on a
visit to her brother, who was deacon.
On the first Sunday of her visit, little
son of her brother, came running into
the house With couple of eggs, which
be lad just found in the hens nest,
sce' aunt he exclaimed. : what our
hens have laid to day What ox-
claimed the lady, lifting up. her eyes in
h0rrov, ii it possible that your father.
pious man and deacon allows his hens
to lay on Sunday?
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RETORT COURTEOUS.

A Western paper vouches for the fol-
lowing: In ono of the upper townships
of this county reside two farmers whose
places are separated by a small creek
They are well-to-do people, but diamct-
rically opposed in politics, and each noted
for the yea! with which he defends his
sentiments, Mr.. M-being a straight,
uncompromising Union man, and Dir. S
- Copperhcad. Meeting few days
before the election, MIR. S--accosted
his neighbor, saying:
"How is it, friend NJ, hear that
there is prevalent disease on your side
of the creek 2"
"Ah" said M, "what is the
disease ?"
=" Niger on the BRAIN" replied s..
"Wcll," said M, /" that is mere
trilc compared with the malady on the
otherside."
Indeed ?" exclaimed s., "ant
pray what can that be 7" ....
''Traitor at tRo heart p rctortcd Mr.
M. f15 .n
The hit was palpablc, and the convcr
sation "took turn"
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p O l., II r. Y.
A PRAYER FOR PEACE.

by J. D.. c.
GREAT Con- who art enthroncd on high
Above this world of care,
List to a suffering peoples cry,
Oh hear nation prayer
y grant that peace once more may reign
In this distracted land
Accept our sacriicial slain,
And stay thy wrathful hand
Thou know'st how many gallant heart
This cruel war has taken
Let all who in defeat depart
In victory awsken
And grant that though the traitor knife
Slay all our brave and true, .s
That peace which saves our nations life
May save its honor too
and show tl.3sc wicked men who seek
Their country's overthrow,
Whose hands with brothers blood do reek
Whose hearts with guilt do glow,
Thy mercy L rs free us air,
AS rich as priceless gems
Yet though thy mercy some may spare,
Thy justice all condemns
Establish, Lord, as fixed MS fate,
The Union of our land
Oh, make it lasting, strong, and great,
With Thy Almignir hand
And whb" our flag sl,all Hoat above
Each Unioii-'nartyrs grave,
For ever bless with peace and love
The land they died to save
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CIVILIAN & TELEGLAPH.
TIE ALLEGANlAN.
Cumberland, June 90, 1864.
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THE man who don't take the papers
was in town last week, and said he
larned that Lee had taken Richmond,
and that eleven thousand out of one reg
iment had bleen blown up He ex-
pressed great fears that Grant would yet
cipturc Washington.
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A SCHOOL MARIN in England has adopt
cd new and novel mode of punishment
If the boys disobey her rules she stands
them on their heads and pours cold water
in their trowscrs legs.
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SAusAcEs.-Thc editor of a journal was
vt all aback the other day, when he
;s;ed a farmers wife how she made sau-
sagcs, and received for an answer, Take
your in'ards. scrape EN-. scald, and stuff
en-. .pt
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WxasiNGToN SuRRoUSDED.-AP Provi-
dcnce ncwsboy the tther day was yelling
out: Washington 'tircly 'sroundcd !!
What said gentleman, is Washing
ton surrounded by? Forts answered
the youth, as he dashed away.
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TO ADVERTISERS :!

Tho Civilian and Telegraph having much
LARGER CIRCULATION in the County than
any othor pep,r published here, while out Of
the County it's circulation is four times larg-
or, it affords a good medium for ADVERTISING
1t numbers among its readers those who are
ablo to buy literally and pay promptly, and
whose custom would be svaluable to business
men. ...
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DR.. JOHNSON compared plaintiff and
defendant in action at law, to two men
ducking their heads in a bucket, and dar-
ing each other to remain longest under
water. l'w .la'7T
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. THERE is such an immense difference
between the man who has his fortune all
made and the one who has it to make,
silat theS are not two beings of the same
kind.
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Pray Mr.. Abernethy. what is the
cure for gout p asked an iudol, mt and
luxurious citizen, Live upon six-pence
day. and earn IL was the pithy an
swer.
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Ton Browns says, "a woman may
learn one useful doctrine from the game
Of back CANNON, which is not to take up
her man till he is sure of him.
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The hit was palpablc, and the convcr.
sation took turn"
, 1864-12-16

Hou1c1pE-A man named J. G. Leonard liV-
ing bout five miles south of the city, killed
one A G. Baer, on Friday last, under the fol-
lowing circumstances: Baer, it appeared from
ths testimony before the coroners jury, had
been planning an elopemeut with Leonard's wife,
and went to his house on Friday to consumate
his plan. While there Leonard, who had just
been grinding his AK came into the house and
sat down and commenced whetting his AK.
Baer, insultingly said to him, that he was going
to take his wife away, and asked Leonard what
proportion of the property he intended to give
her Leonard replied that if the woman wished
to go with him he could take her, but that they
could take no portion of the property. Atthis
Baer drew a revolver and pointed it at Leonard
and snapped it at him, bursting the cap, but the
pistol missed fire. Leonard arose and struck
Baer with the ak, seyering his head nearly from
his body cutting off the jugular vein, and in
ficting wound from which he died in few
minutes Leonard was arrested and had an
examination before Esq Horton on Saturday,
end all the evidence showing that the act was
done in self f-defense, he was discharged. Mr..
Leonard has been regarded as a highly respected
citizen, and the community in general justify
him in the act. Baer recently came down from
Kootenai, and he has also heretofore borne a
good character.
THE COLUMBIA BLOCKED WITH IcE.-The Col
umbia River was blocked with ice on Monday
last. A Boat came tc Wallula Sunday and
left again for the Dalles about an hour after ar
rvng The boat her trip up got hole or
two punched into her side while crossing
the Uuatilla rapids The river is at a low stage
and the ice running in the channel caused the
boat to veer about to escape the Aaating mass
when she struck upon rock. The boat, how
ever, sustained but little damage. 1t is thought
there will be no boat at Wallula until the chan
mel is again free from ice gentleman who
came to this place on Thursday of this week
direct from Wallula, says the river was free from
ice when he left there So it is quite likely the
h3..s IL be making regular trips again in
few days; they certainly Will if the weather does
not turn colder than it is at the present writing
THAT NINE-POUND LUMP-A report
Aisa NN puDilShcN III HCdilJ All JuC papers
throughout the country that lucky miner
at Koote tenai lately found a nine pound lump
ofgolj valued at 81 944. A miner lately
down rom the mines gives us the particu-
Jaws Of le finding, as follows: An Ameri-
can ady of Siwash descent, presented her
aige w.h an heir of the above weight, and
be report was soon circulated through the
camp mat Tom R had "found nine
pound lump." Every one took it for grant
ed that The lump aforesaid was gold; and
the miners, having been pretty thoroughly
hoaEed y the story, concluded to have their
revenge on the outside world and so ex-
pressed he news to their acquaintances be-
low
, 1864-12-16
Rancho for. sale.

TNHE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS HIS RANCHE
i for sale at a bargain, if applied for soon. Said
kuche is situated 81 miles east Of the city of Wala
Walla adjoining Charles Russell's place contains
16O Acres of Good Land for farming purposes :;
is well calculated for home and in healthy loca-
ton. 1t has on it House containing rooms,
a Barn and GranaTy 26X32, and all other nee
essary out buildings. The land is enclosed with
good fences and is well watered | will take some
stock in part payment, if required Title perfect as
have entered the land. For terms and particulars
inquire ~ this office, or of the subscriber on the
premises WM. II. BABCOCK.
Walla Walla, Sept. 3d. 1864. 42w4
, 1864-12-16
the 18th day of January, 1865,
Administrators Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,
~ Administrator upon the estate Of Charity
Moore, deceased, will on Tuesday, January Sd,
1865, sell at PUBLIC SALE, on the premises, the
following described real estate. towit
Lots No, / and 2, in Block ID, in the city of
Wslla Walla, W. T. Sale to take place betwee the
hours Of 10 o'clock a. m. and clock D. m.
Terms cash in coin H. KREBS, Admir-.
Walla Walla, W. T. Dec. 9, 1864. 52w4
, 1864-12-16
Notice.

HNHERE WILL BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST
/ bidder for cash (U. s. Legal Tender notes) the
following described piece of land
The west half of the south west quarter and the
west half of the northwest quarter Of section thir
ty-six, township seven, northrange thirty east
containing l60 acres, being School land. Sale to
take place at the Court House door, in Wala Wala,
on the 10th day of January, 1865.
By order Of the County Commissioners.
Dec. 9, 1864 52w4
, 1864-12-16

KooTENAI.-A gentleman who came down from
Colville this week, says a report was current
on the road that large number of pack animals
have recently died from starvation, on the noun
tains between Colvlle and the Kootenai mines
The animals were said to be packed with sup
storms coming on, covering the grass, the ami
mails could neither go forward or get feed. 1t is
well known that grass has been very scant
S'n portion of the road for some time back
Considerable snow had fallen in the Colville
valley and the weather was quite cold there at
last accounts.
, 1864-12-16
WeII,Worth the Reading.

Housekeepers, if you wish to get Carpets, Floor
Oil Cloths, Mattings, Window Shades Paper Hang
ngs, Table Covers, and all articles in the Carpet
line at Eastern Prices, call where you can find the
largest and best stock in the country.-Wholesae and
Retail. WALTER BROS,
Front street, opposite Vaughns Wharf
Oct. o. 1864. 45tf) Portland, Oregon.
, 1864-12-16
select school.

TTAVING SECURED THE PRIVILEGE OF
4 Il the NJ II. Chur ch for School purposes |
will give instruso rs in the following branches up
on the following
TERMS OF TUITION:
Primary Branches-Orthograph Reading and
Writing, per week, ......................$ s 75c.
English Grammar, Geography Mathematics
soand Philosophy. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 81 90
~ Students wishing to engage in the study Of
any higher branches than the above named can do
50 upon reasonable terms.
Tuition to be paid weekly,
School will commence on Monday. Nov. 2s 1864.
E. B. STONE.
WaIa Waiia, NOV. 20, aSb4. 50m3
, 1864-12-16
Notice..

A SIAN CLOSING UP MY BUSINESS No
"A tice is hereby given to all persons indebted to
me upon any account whatever to come forward and
pay the same by the lst day of FEBRUARY, 1865. All
remaining upaid after tat da te will be
placed in the hands of an Attorney for collection.
JOHN MOAR.
Walla WIlla, Eev. ., 1894. 52n7
, 1864-12-16
Notice

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FIRM
IN of IL. NJ. Spear & Bro, have this 9Th day Of
Dec A. D. 1864, sold and delivered up the posses
sion of the Cigar Store, next door to the Gem" Sa
loon, and also the books and accounts due said firm
to Schonfed, Lehenbaum q Co., who will collect
all debts due IL NJ. Spear g. Bro aud receipt for the
same from and after this date, Dec. 9th S64
H. NJ. SPEAR & BRO.
The Cigar Store formerly owned by H. NJ. Spear
q Bro. will be carried on by the undersigned, who
will collect all debts due said firm from and after
this date, December 9th 1864
SCHONFIELD LEBENBAUM & co.
Walla Walla W. T. 52w4
, 1864-12-16
Commissioners Sale.

TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON,
COUNTY OF WALBA WABLA. %
DY VIRTUE OF AN O2DER OF SALE. issued
Id out of the District Court Of the First Judicial
District and to me directed in the case of ward
Shell as. L. Spencer Rodgers, commanding me to
sell at public auction the following described prop
erty, towit Lots No. one, ID two, ~ three (3)
and four az in Block L, in the city of Walla Walla
as shown by the plats Of said city, county of Walla
Walla, Washington Territory, together with the
sash and door factory buildings thereon, machinery
and fixtures thereon, the water ditch and water
fume leading thereto, and the empower and priv
ileges to said property, will,
Thursday, the 10Th day of January, 1865
between the hours of 10 o'clock a. m and 4 o'clock
of said day offer the said above described real
and personal property for sale at public auction to
the highest bidder therefor for cash lawful mon
ey Of the United States. The sale win take place on
the premises. W. S. GILLIAN,
Dec. 9, 1864 I'd Commissioner.
, 1864-12-16
/. o. of O. f.

ENrERPRlsE LODGE, No. holds Regular sssSSsSssk
Meetings every Wednesday ming at zSI5alM
and Third streets All Brethren in goodl standing
are invited to attend N. G.
, 1864-12-16
school! SCHOOL,!

ID F. CROSS would respectfully inform his
ID. friends and the public generally that his
school will be re-opened-at the same pace-on
Monday, thc4th day Of December, 1864,
TERMs-NvARlABLY IN ADvANCE-coIN.
Primary per week, .....................5 50 cents
Intermediate .................... 70 "
senior, .......... ......... ............... 81 90
At the request of pupils, instruction will be given
in Algebra, Geometry Book Keeping and Astrono-
my. Mr. Cross having boen practical teacher du-
ring the past fifteen years, and intending contin-
in the profession for longer time would call the
attention Of parents to the fact that in Waa Wala
a continual change of teachers is no longer a neces-
sty.
Mr.. Cross, having the only Geographical Outline
Charts in the city, will open Evening School on
Tuesday and Friday evenings of each week, at half
past o'clock when a class will be instructed in Ell
ther Of the above specified branches at % cents per
lesson. Dec.2, 1864. If
, 1864-12-16
MasOnics

wALLA WALLA LODGE, No Z, A. F. and \ a
A. NJ. holds its regular meetings on the Sec NJ
ond and fourth Saturdays of each month e4fsA
Brothers in good standing are invited to attend.
BIZ order Of W. NJ.
, 1864-12-16
Rancho for. Sale.

7 G. SPARKS OFFERS HIS PLACE AD-
~ joining the city of WalIa Wala for sale for
cash or Greenbacks. Call on
L. J. RECTOR, Agent.
Sept. 80, 1864. AFT
, 1864-12-16

ScuooL TAx.-In accordance with the
otiou ofthe meeting on Monday night, the
directors of School District No. are pre-
airing a list of the property holders in the
district and the tax (24 mills) for the build
ing Of he school house will be assessed and
collected within the next four or FIVE weeks.
, 1864-12-16

W. T. LEGIsLATURE.-No proceedings of this
body have yet come to hand. We see by tee-
gram to the Oregonian, that Hon. F. P. Dugan,
of this county has been elected Speaker of the
House
, 1864-12-16

SKATING-PoND.-M Messrs A. j. Fox &
Co are constructing skating pond on Mr.
A. B. Roberts farm, adjoining the upper
end of the town. They are also making
preparations for putting up ice.
Mr.. John Gregory is also engaged at the
same business on Mrs. D. Smiths place,
24 miles below town
, 1864-12-16
Encourage Home Industry.
KEEP YOUR MONEY in the CoUNTR7

+ AM NOW MANUFACTURING A SUPERIOR
| article of Yellow and Brown family Soaps, put
up in 20 and 40 pound boxes that will sell cheap
any brands of soap of the quality manufac-
tured outside of the State can be sold for. will
warrant every box Of soap sold to be just what it is
represented Orders from the country accompanied
with the cash. or sent through some house in the
city, will meet prompt attention. liberal discount
made to the trade for cash Send for a sample
Nov. IL. '64.m6 WIN. L. HIGGINS,
Soap Works, 49, Front st. Portland.
, 1864-12-16

IHE LADIES FAIR.-Those having con-
tribatons to make for the Ladies Fair, on
the 28.h 29th and 30th of this month, are
requested to leave them at the Sisters school,
with Mrs. A. A. Mix, President, or with
Mrs Geo. e. Thomas, Vice President of the
Fair
, 1864-12-16
Notice.

Notice.
MIR. W. r. ADAMS has been admitted o
wi partner in tho firm Of Brown Bros g. Co. The
business will be carried on heretofore, under the
name and style Of Brown Bros & Co."
Er All debts due the old firm must be settled With
Mr.. B. Sheideman, and all debts owed by said hrm
viii be paid by him. BROWN BROS b co.
WAIla Wslls, ". 7. Dec. ., 1853. DIVA
, 1864-12-16
Notice.
To DeIinquent Tax-Payers.

A IL Delinquent taxpayers in the county Of
IA Walla Walla, W. T. are hereby notified that the
Delinquent Tax List for the year 1864 is now in my
hands and that unless they come forward and ay
the lst day OF January 1865. the said taxes will be
collected according to law, with costs Of collection
added. ". S. GILLIAN Sheriff.
Nov. Is, 1864. 5Ow6
, 1864-12-16

SINGING SoHooL.-Mr. - Nelson will
commence singing school at the NJ. E.
Church sometime next week
, 1864-12-16
BOOTS AND SHOES.

bUUIS AND SIUESs ,osien
TgNEE undersigned has constantly on hand RMT
4 the largest and best selected stock Of "a
Boots, Shoes and Leather this side Of Portland
and prepared to suit all who want anything in his
ine at the shortest notice and on reasonable terms
Bs- All work Warranted to give satisfaction.-Ea
B. WELLER,
Main street, doors west of W els Fargo l& Co.'S,
Nov II, 1864. 49ly. Walla Wala, W.T.
, 1864-12-16

For interesting proceedings of the Idaho Leg
islature see Lewiston Correspondence in an
other part of the paper.
, 1864-12-16
Silver-ware and Fancy Goods,

Suitable for Christmas and New Years Presents
The goods are ul warranted to be as represcted
and being received direct from the manufact urer,
will be sold CHEAPER than they ican be afforded
at any other house in the upper country.
j. ROSENTHAL.
Walla Walll, Dec. g. 1864. 52tf