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The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1864-12-24

LOST IN THE SNoW.--An attempt tc carry the
mail across the mountains between Boise City and
Ruby City last Saturday, proved disastrous, re-
suting in the death of Mr. Myers, the mail carrier
and much suffering on the part of Mr.. Geo. Owens,
the Directory publisher, and gentleman accom-
panying them. The stage went on as far as Honey
Lake Smiths, and there turned back. Myers,
Owens, and a man called Bob, determined to reach
Boonvile and went on Myers carrying the mail
bag on his back. The wind was blowing heavily
on the summit and the snow drifting 50 densely
that the way was lost, and darkness came on
They foundered on toward the direction of Boon
vtlle, Myers gradually falling behind. Owens and
Bob finally reached cabin with hands and feet
badly frozen. Nothing has been heard of Myers,
and probably his body lies deeply beneath che
snow, aud will not be discovered until SPRING
His name is given by the Statesman as J. T. My
ers, but acquaintance here suppose it to be Fred
Myers of the Red Bluff Store at Owyhee.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1864-12-24

q .
Meeting of the Board of County Conn
missioners of Boise County.
Board met pursuant to notice, on the 2lst
day of December, A, D. 1864, at Idaho City.
Present-John NJ. Cannady, Joseph Luckett
and BENZ. Anderson.
Tie Board organized by the election Of
John NJ. Cannady as President pro TEN.
John NJ. Murphy was appointed temporary
Clerk
On motion of Benz. Anderson, the proceed
ings be published in the idaho WORLD.
On motion, the Board adjourned to meet
on the first Monday of January, A. D. 1865.
JOHN NJ. MURPHY, CLERK PRO TEN
Of Board of County Commissioners.
Idaho City, Dec. 2l8t 1854.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1864-12-24

The WAGON ROAD between Rocky Bar ana
Boise City, we learn from resident of the
former place, is entirely closed by snow
Provisions are said to be getting short in that
camp and much anxiety is felt for the opening
Communications. About twenty Eve men
turned out, and attempted to open the road,
but the continuous storms closed the road as
fast as it was cleaned out.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1864-12-24

At Clifden, South Boise, on the 9th inst, JOHN
C. THIssEL, aged 35 years; native of Vermont.
The deceased was an honest, temperate, and in
dustrlous gentleman. Those who knew him best
estimated him most. He was working the Idaho
ledge, at South Boise, when the tunnel caved in,
crus hing him so severely that he lived only few
hours, He leaves an cstimable wife to mourn his
loss.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1864-12-24

THE ELECTION PHASES THE REBEIs.-The
The London Index, the recognized organ of
jeff Davis, in England, has correspondent
in New York City, who, whatever may be his
political feelings, writes with candor and
truthfulness, whichis exceedingly rare among
strictly paftizan journalists. During the
contest for the Presidency, he predicted with
unerring sagacity the course which matters
would take in the North. After describing
the great Mcclellan Ratification Meeting in
that city, and the hopes OF the Democracy in
the North, be wrote:
GAS a friend of the South, hope Lincoln
will be reelected. Were | compelled to vote,
should vote for him in preference to.
Mcclellan, and in doing sol should feefthat
was casting vote for the Independence of
the South but as | am not compelled to
vote, shall stay at home andslet the politi-
clans fight it out
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1864-12-24

FROM OwYHEB The Territorial Treasurer
received by the Stage on Sunday evening,
from the County Treasurer of Owyhee Coun-
ty, $I608 Is, divided as follows $l045 in
Legal Tender Notes, and $3.50 in Qwyhee
gold dust, at $40 per ounce.-Lewiston
Age; Dec. It'll.
Owyhee dust at Sleeper ounce whew
Who pocketed the difference between So
and Sic?
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1864-12-24
MARRIED:

At Idaho City, December 10th, by Justice
Walker, Mr.. WILLIAM CALVERT to Miss DELLAH
MELISSA T1TTLE.
December I'D, by Rev. G. S. Kingsley. Mr..
JOHN H. PoPE to Miss ALICE NJ. WILLIAMs-all of
Idaho City.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1864-12-24

The SPECIFIC CoNTRAor LAw-Elsewhere
we publish copy of this act, which is now
in force in this Territory. twill be observed
that it goes far beyond any of the statutes
heretofore passed by adjoining States. The
California statutes limit the liability strictly
to written promises to pay in gold or silver.
The Idaho Law is latitudunarlan enough for
the latitude of South Carolina. If green
backs retain any foothold in the Territory
after this, they will have to hang on by their
eyelids.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1864-12-24

LEGIsLArlvE-A bill authorizing Joseph
Leitch Ell. AL to construct bridge, or Ferry
on Snake River, Boise and Alturas Counties,
has passed the Council. Also an act to in
corporate the Oneida Road, Bridge and Ferry
Company. A bill Incorporating Boise City,
passed both Houses; also bill locating the
county seat of Altaras, at Rocky Bar. Mr.
Pierce introduced in the Assembly bill in
relation to the duties OF County Treasurer,
of Boise County; also bill in relation to
District Attorneys. Mr. Reed gave notice OF
q bill concerning witnesses and jurors. No
Ntice were also given Of bills in relation to the
Clerk Of the Supreme Court, an act in rela-
ton to estrays act for a Toll Road from
Centreville to Boise City by Mr.. Goulder, a
bill to tax foreign miners. In the Council,
Mr.. Oily gave notice ct q bill to appropriate
cert6in money to ssasg H. Rogers. House
bill regulating foL Alturas, Shoshone,
and Oneida cov ssed the CounelS.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1864-12-24

THE Memorial in favor of the re-diyision
of the Territory of Idaho was defeated in the
Council last week. This is understood to
have been q pet scheme Of Delegate Wallace,
but like his denomination is dead failure.
Age, Dec. It'll,
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1864-12-24

COMMUNICATION with the lower country has
been nearly cut off by the snow-stornls. The Co
lunbia river is frozen over from Lewiston to the
Dalles. A stage line is to be started between
Walla Walla and the Dalles. The road across the
Blue mountains is almost impossible.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1864-12-24

Toll RoAD.-An act authorizing Chas.
DeLaruna and Others to construct and main
tain Toll road between Placerville and Pr
oneer City, has passed both Houses of the
Legislature.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1864-12-24

The NAME Of Daniel Rothkopf, of Pioneer
City, has been changed by the Legislature to
Daniel Roth.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1864-12-24
NOTICE 70 CREDITORS.

Estate of Geo. utalI, Deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given by the Undersigned. Admin
traitor of tie aboxenalee estate to the creditors
of and all persons having claims against said deceased Ia
exhibit the SAND with the necessary vouchers within ten
months from this first publication 81 this notice. to the
undersigned at tie 0neonfa Saloon" on Main street
Idaho city, Boise county Idaho Territory.
FRANK DAVIS administrator.
Idaho City, Decenbsr 10th, 1864. swf
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1864-12-24

SNow.-Mr. Goodrich of the South Boise
Express, informs US that the snow on the d.
vide beyond Roaring River is now eight feet
deep, and in some places has drifted to a
much greater depth.
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n ew this w eek.
CHALLENGES!

VIHE "IDAHO SLIDING CLUB" hereby extend a
challenge to any club in this county, to for from
500 to 81 go on our Wall track Money always
ready, on a. communication with the Secretary
JOHN CODY, President.
VIM WILSON, Secretary. Owl
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1864-12-24

The SUPREME CoURT failed to convene at
the Capital on the first Monday of December,
owing to the continued absence of the Mar
shaI, and one or two of the Judges.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1864-12-24

THE new STEAMER.-A new boat called
the OwYHEE, has been placed on the Column
bia river, above Cello. She is described by
a correspondent Of the Walla Walla States
man, as follows
I" The Oregon Steam Navigation Compa-
ny's new steamer, OWyhee, made her trial
trip on the 9th, with full satisfaction to all
She left Cello at s o'clock, for Wallula, and
made Umatilla with ease same day. She is
the best and finest little boat on the Column
bia waters, ard climbs the rapids with the
most perfect ease. Her officers are Captain,
Henry Gray; Purser, R. H. Stone; Engineer,
John Gates; Pilot, R. COPY Mate. S. Smith /;
Stewart, G. Brown.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1864-12-24

THE DIyIsroN.-Among the proceedings of
the Legislature published in the age, we find
the following:
Dec. Bird, Mr.. Dural presented petition
from citizens of Boise County for division
of that County, which was laid upon the ia
BILE.
Mr.. Duval introduced bill for division Of
Boise County. Read second time, and refer
red to special committee of Boise delega-
ton.
Dec. 5, Mr. Pierce presented remon-
STRANGE from five hundred and ninety-four
citizens of Boise County, against the division
of Boise County.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1864-12-24

RESOLUTION to adjourn on the 23d Dec. has
been introduced in the Legislature; whether il
was adopted or not, we have It learned.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1864-12-24

ITEMS ON THE RoAD.-Mr. L. M. Loup,
w. F. & Co.'S. messenger came through
from Walla Walla, arriving here yester-
day. We learn from him at the last
trip of the OwYHEE, the ice was drifting very
heavily in the river, rendering the steamer
unmanagable. Three holes were knocked
in her bottom, but she finally reached port
Navigation is closed for the year. The ex-
press will hereafter be carried semi-weekly
BY stage between Walla WalIa and the
Dalles. The snow extends to the latter
place. On the Blue Mountains, the snow
was from one to fifty feet deep. One horse
was lost in the mountains. Two days we're
consumed in crossing. At ODDS Ferry on
Snake river, crossing can only be effected by
a small boat nothing but passengers and
one hundred feet from each shore. There
was was eight or ten inches Of snow in Payette
valley,-good sleighing all the way to Walla
Walla.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-02
Prohibitory Liquor Laws in Canada.

A Bill has passed its third reading in the
Lower House, and will probably pass the Up
per,prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors
on certain conditions. 1t provides that NUM-
cipal Councils shall have power to pass by
laws prohibiting the sale within their bounda-
ries, but these bylaws are to be submitted to
the vote Of the people who are to say whether
they are binding or not. There are many
other conditions. We believe such law
would be beneficial, but we very much ques-
ton whether many corporations can be found
where 1t has chance of success. There is
much liquor drank in Canada. In travelling
over many sections OF Canada one sees
square piece of board nailed up on taverns
and stores in the villages, on which are print
ed these letters: Licensed to sell spurious
liquors." And around these places at all
times Of the day, the jolly Frenchmen may be
seen smoking their highly colored pipes
drinking, talking, and laughing, while, it may
be, the wives and mothers are in the field at
work. We have often seen such exhibitions.
All such men would be very likely to vote
against prohibitory liquor law. II the wo-
men could be allowed TO vote, our Canadian
neighbors might rejoice in such law. But
the hdbitues are not yet educated up to such
standard. II will take time TO do that, but
in the mean time if this bill becomes law,
the agitation of the question would begin in
all the corporations and the temperance adyo-
Gates would have an opportunity to enlighten
the people.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-02
M. de Boisey in the French Chambers.

The following remarks from NJ. de Boisey
show clearly enough the feeling of the French
Government towards England in relation to
Garibaldi's recent reception by Englishmen.
There is no man now living whose power the
Emperor OF the French so much fears as he
does that of the Italian Hero. He knows
very well that Garibadi holds larger space
any other man now on the stage Of action
Louis Napoleon fears the democratic element
owe ~ =, ..l,is. sise sra his
movements, however artfully he tries TO con-
ceal his actions.
But to the remarks of NJ. de Boisey, the
mouih-p.ece of the Emperor:
ave have .een-oh, shame of our epoch
Shame on q certain country, but not on US
We have seen the heir to the Crown of Eng
land soil his royal hand with the touch of the
hand of a fillibuster who calls MazZini his
master and friend. 1t is 1913 which is announc-
ed TO EDgland. and which | desire as a mer-
tied chastisement. The revolution caioles
Princes, it iiatters them, and the day it can
get no more from them it devours them. 1t
Is well. Let not the imprudent Prince who
thus dishonors and lessons himself be deceiv-
ed-the step which he has taken in descend
ing so low is the first step towards the scat
fold"
The above extract shows in what quarter
the wind sets. Uneasy is the head that
wears crown"-especially in the latter half
of this nineteenth century, when the spirit of
liberty is so much awakened in the hearts of
the people, who begin to see and feel that
"the world is governed too much"
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-02
Strawberry Festival.
GoRHAM, May 31st, 1864

GoRHAM, May 3lst, loo4
To the Editor Of the Press:
The people of Gorham are to get up straw
berry festival and fair in aid of the Christian
Commission. For this purpose several COM
mittees have been appointed to systematic
the undertaking. On Monday evening gen
eral meeting was held by those interested in
the good work, and for the purpose of offering
suggestions or advice in relation to the mat
ter. One gentleman, a chaplain recently from
the army, very forcibly aud eloquently point
ed out the urgent need Of all the money, all
the supplies that could be forwarded to the
Christian Commission, and he spoke too OF
the peculiar nature of this Commission. The
Christian Commission through its agents
(who receive no payl comes to the side of a
soldier with little luxuries for the material
body, but with spiritual good for the soul; it
writes letters TO bereaved parents,-fatherless
children; 1t preserves the precious utterances
Of his dying moments, and all the mlnute at
tending his departure which so interests the
ones bereaved.
Remarks were made by others, urging the
necessity Of raising all that can be raised for
the poor soldiers, but unfortunately throwing
cold waterloo cold-on the idea of Fair,
believing it were much better to avoid such
useless trumpery and raise the money by d.
rect appeals to the people.
Now it is well-known tina, Fair gathers
money from the pockets OF many who would
not otherwise contribute cent. There are
for such an object, though their busy fingers
will create many fabrics which will collect the
desired funds. One gentleman said 1t was
like receiving % and paying away 81. 1t is
no such thing. Let a contribution be taken
up and perhaps 500 may be raised. Now al
low this same sum to be used TO procure ma
terial, and $500 worth OF labor is given ga
tuitously to work il up for Fair, and twice
as much a, this is paid in by the same labor
ers, In purchasing from the tables. 1t is pro-
posed TO have on the tables the produce OF
farmers who can in this way contribute q
great deal, yet couldn't give the money. The
boys are to have table, and their kites, bows
and arrows, tops, &c. will bring In the small
change, when If they were appealed to per-
sonally they would not offer cent. Besides
ths, the Fair will bring in many from the sur
rounding country who would otherwise be
inaccessible. 1t is probable that an extra
train will run from Portland, and in this way
money is brought In by friesds OF the place
and OF the cause, residing in your city. BY
no means discourage the Fair, but let every
village start Strawberry Festival, and the
fruits which would otherwise be gormandized
solitary in the fields will be rendered service
able to the poor soldiers. E.s.M.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-02
Grant and McClellan-the Living and the
Dead.

We notice that the Argus is exceedingly
anxious that its readers should understand
that Gen. Grant in his movement toward Rich
mond, is following in the footsteps of MeClel.
Ian and adopting his plans-whereas nothing
can be farther from the truth. Gen. Grant
moves upon Richmond precisely as the Presi-
dent desired Mcclellan should-over land, and
so as, while protecting Washington, to keep
his army united. If the Argus knew the opin-
ion of Mcclellan, not only as a military man
but in other respects, which Gen. Grant does
not hesitate TO express-an opinion confirmed
by revelations made to him since his present
campaign-it would not be quite so ready as
1t nowis, to call upon the great name and glo-
rious achievements OF true and successful
general, to bolster up the cracked reputation
OF charlatan.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-02
New Publications

The PoET AND OTHER Poems. By Achsa W.
Sprague. Boston: VIM. White & Co. l2mo.
PIP. so4. For sale in this city by Hall l..
Davis
The author of this work travelled extensively
through New England and the Middle States as
trance-lecturer, and was listened to with un-
common interest wherever she went. Previous
to her death, which occurred ON the 9th of July,
1867, she was accustomed to dictate poetry for
Others to write, throwing off two or three hun
dred lines at an evenings sitting. The "Poem''
OF this work which contains 1900 lines, was
written in seEenty-two consecutive hours. This
extraordinary development of writing began in
January, 1862, as she was recovering from
severe illness at Oswego, n. Y. The poetry
chimes well and contains noble and patriotic
sentiments,and will be read with especial interest
by those who have listened to her voice and are
believers in the spirit-infuence.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-02
M. E. Church in Canada on sIaverv

The Bay Quinte Conference OF this church
held at Iroquois, Canada, June, 1868, adopted
an able report on slavery, in which, among
other excellent things, they offer the following
cogent reasons why no intelligent Christian
or friend of humanity can sympathize with
the authors of the Southern Coniederacy:
l. They are rebels, having unconsttution-
ally taken up arms against their Govern
ment. Il
2. They are traitors, having employed the
influence, prosperity, and strength which they
derived or stole from their nation, in an at
tempt to overthrow its constitutional govern
ment.
3. They are murderers, being the direct
and wilful authors and cause OF all the death
and slaughter Of the present war.
a. They are destroyers of The peace, COM
merce, constitutions and happiness of their
own nation, and are seriously interrupting
and embarrassing the prosperity Of other ma
tions.
8. They are enemies of God and man, hay-
ing abused and murdered those who were en-
deavoriDg TO do good to the souls and bodies
of the slaves; they butchered slaves by the
score rather than grant them their freedom !;
they have compelled men TO take up arms in
their cause, and have exhibited the most reck-
less disregard of human life.
The same report contains the following
strong reasons why all Christians and lovers of
freedom in all lands should sympathize with
the Federal government in their efforts to put
down this rebellion:
|. If that Confederacy shodd succeed, the
liberty, peace and prosperity of this continent
would be constantly jeopardized; their Com
monwealth ifestablshed, would be reproaeh
and standing disgrace to any people.
2 They are fighting to put down an unpro-
voked and eauseless rebellion. and to main
tain good government, law and ORDER.
B. They are now avowedly and practically
aiming at absolute, unconditional and perpet-
ual liberty for the slaves.
4. We believe that He who holds the reins
and tries the hearts of the people is conduct
ing them in this terrible conflict to his own
glory and for the good of the oppressed.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-02

Mr.. Smith resumed, and for three-fourihs of
an hour continued to weave tissue of the
most absurd yet unmitigated fasehoods ever
attempted to be imposed upon an intelligent
audience. He must have considered his hear
ers either knaves or fools knaves in that,
knowing his falsities, they would hold their
tongues and not expose his deceptions, or so
iooiishly ignorant that they would swallow his
lying twaddle for sober truths. He made
great point of Mr.. Stewards having Inundated
the government by telling France that the
solemn resolution of our national legislature
meant nothing; and yet the ink is scarcely
dry in which, in the columns of the Advertis-
er, he sweepingly condemned the House of
Representatives for passing that same resolu-
toni He said the national debt amounts to
one fourth the entire valuation of the county
according to the last census! He made the
unblushing statement that in California a
greenback is of no more value than its weight
in waste paper, when every newspaper pub
Usher, having subscribers on the Pacific, knows
how often and how conveniently these same
greenbacks are RENTED from the golden
State; and other people having friends there
know, and have pleasing knowledge of the
same fact. The point in Smiths speech which
received the most general applause was when
he said-"We are for peace. We say not to
the angel Of peace you must come to us thro'
any particular window. All the windows are
open, and let Peace offer from any quarter
and we will hail it and welcome it," The
most of his speech, not intentional and wilful
falsehoods and receptions, was made up of
vulgar clap-trap, to please the rabble, good
representation of which he had before him.
We are glad he was trotted out, for his speech
seemed necessary, by the applause it ELECTED,
to bring out the true elements OF the Conven-
ton, and to show that if some were more
open in their disloyal avowals than others, it
was perhaps only because they were possessed
of less secretiveness and not because Of any
less patriotism.
The Convention adjourned at the close OF
Smiths speech large number, probably a
majority, having left while he was speaking
/ without making a nomination for Governor,
| and without single resolution. Itcommitted
Itself to nothing, except so far as Its applause
! of Smith and Mann were commitments to
the rankest disunionism and the baldeat trea-
4
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-02
Jews in China.

II is a remarkable fact that large popula-
ton of Oriental China Jews have recently
been discovered. They speak their original
tongue, and possess documents of great an
tiguity. A Jewish Officer in the British NAVY
estimates them at one million. The most in
teresting article he received was prayer
book written in Chaldair on velum which he
presented to the British Museum. 1t was by
accident that this community of Jews wa.
discovered. This officer was in command of
asmall vessel of war serving under Com
mander Hollins. He went up one of the riv-
ers and discovered large town. At first he
was not graciously received, but he finally OBJ
tanned an interview with the chief, and found.
to his great establishment, an immense Jewish
city