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TEE COVERS MENTs MINERAL LANDS
AND TEE REVENUE QUESTION.


In referring to the arabic portion of the
public domain, as rendered unavailable as
basis Of national credit by the terms and pro-
visions OF the Homestead law, Secretary FEs-
sENDEN says that the mineral lands belong
ing to the Government are free from such
embarrassment. They are stu, he adds, the
property Of the nation, and may be disposed
Of as Congress shall determine. That they
should yield revenue to the owner inde-
pendent Of the collateral advantages derived
from individual enterprise in extracting the
precious metals, would seem to admit OF no
dispute. Mr.. FEssEyDEN then goes ON in his
report to say
"On the one hand it may be said that to sell
them abSUlutelyis 50 part with an une4ualled and
incNbaus,ible source Of wealth and power the
cOEtrO. Of which should always remain in the
hands OF the Government. On the other, that all
attempts hitherto TO realize any considerable
amount of revenue from any system OF rents have
proved uut ugCessGul 10 Is % be hoped thai Con-
grcss may be able 70 devise some mode by which
these lands may be made available 70 an e%tgnf
IN some lust measure prOp)TtOn3te 70 their yearly
production"
This certainly is most important sugges-
ton, in view Of the present enormous eXpaadi-
tuIes Of the Government in the prosecution
Of the war against rebellion, and the conse-
quent necessity Of making the most Of every
possible means OF revenue. 1t Is quite obvious
that the greater the amount Of income which
the Federal Treasury can obtain from other
sources, the smaller will Dc the deficit that
must be made ~ from taxation. In recent
article we showed that though a considerable
share Of that part Of tie public lands adapted
to agriculture was already given away to
actual settlers, and the residue dedicated by
law to the same GrJtuitous disposition, yet
the Government had not in fact lost by the
arrangement, but actually reaped, indirectly,
a very large benefit. While therefore, there is
nothing to regret upon that score, it must
be apparent that a very different policy should
be pursued with reference to that division Of
the domain which, though not capable of sur
face cultivation, and iit for the homesteads OF
our agricultural population, is immensely
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GENERAL rOsrEt's COLUMN.
TuE BURNING OF TULAPISrY RRDGH.
.,.r LAr cLn,L-.La,L N.urL-.- N..-tnLr, D.

TTIE BURNING OF TuLAPtNNY BRlDgH.
Prom Mc Charleston Courier, Dcram'cr @.
We learn that on TuCsd ~ force of the enemy
advanced towards the Coosawatchie, burning
raj Ggrtiels command and driven back. On
WednIs sday morning % portion Of our forces,
anOn- which was q company Of Citadel Cadets,
under Captain Thomson aud rart OF she 6elrgil
i7th Regime m, the whOe under NJ Jur j. T..
White, had sharp hlht with o. heavy force OF
tho enemy near TulDfnny bridge about five miles
ueI,w pOtOaNgO. They advanced towards tho
railroad, hut WerC driven back. The cadets who
we're hI-t dp0'UNcN as skrmIshcrs, i1uHut thc en-
about one 90 six, aud behaved lil,' vctordn' We
regret TO lcaru that Cadet W. y. 4. Patterson,
of Charleston, was seriously wounded having
been slot I'm two places through the ltit lung
and tligH. lie wa DlUJ ght to the city on We'd
pcgGay night Cadet A. i. Green, OF Columbia,
was slightly wounded In the face; Cadet Leute-
naut A. Colin, of Aiken, has severe wound IN
the lCad Cadet Joseph BaTnwcll was shot
Through the thigh CadCt +. c. McCarty through
the lett shoulder, but not dangerously wounded )
Cadet A. E. Hayward wounded in the IctJ hand.
There were one or two O'hCr tiil'nC casna ties in
the Cadet company. AmOug the GoorGnus one
was killed and several wounded, but we did not
leuin how many. The enemy have landed q
large force at Mackoys Point and were reported
advancing towards Old POCOtgligo. They will be
taken Cute Of. The force which landed last week
at Il yd'- Landing has disappeared. That which
fought tie Cadets on Tuesday was GbOu' mic
from the railroad, and is reported as inucnchiug.
Our condition IN that locality will be more salts
factory ut nest accounts.
The Savannah Ncir, OF Thursday saws ID ~
be ore Yesterday he enemy again made an az.
tempt 10 take the Charleston and savannah Rail
road, but were Iepused and beaten back. Yes
tCrday morning fighting continued nearly al day,
U-d had no, ceased no dark. Our forces hit
driven back every assault, and the enemy had
made no progress whatever.
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GsalYl.

Financial ingenuity, political sagaclty. and
literary curiosity have all been exhausted in
endeavoring to discover the actual causes
which occasion the sudden fluctuations ofgold.
II we question the specylator, who is coming
wealth out Of daring investments, he replie,
that gold is influenced by "the war" This
sage and lucid explanation is daily rspeated
20 0dmiring yerdants, who look upon these
spectators as Solons, and bow down aud wor-
ship the Golden Calf However satisfactory
this explanation may appear TO those to whom
1t Is addressed, we cannot admit its su6iciancy
IN satisfying our curiosity on this most inte-
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nRECHINRIDGE's OPERATIONS.

ms sCOUIs NBAR KNONVILIE.
From the Brisioi Rsgi'ter DeclmJsrs.
General Vaughn's scouts have been within
four miles of Knoxville. No enemy is reported
this side Of Strawberry Plains. UuiOn citizens
still consider tho Federal evacuation Of East
Tennessee as probable occurrence at an early
date. IL is very evident tho force at Knoxville
will not attempt any offensive movement in this
section pending the operations Of Hood IN Middle
Tenrossee. portion of BuTbridge'5 force is ut
Beams station, whether for the purpose ot
wa ching Vaughn's movements or Of guarding
The ROAD towards Cumberland Gap, under the
eNIectat that the garrison at Knoxville may
have TO skcdaddlC by that route, is not known.
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lariiy; and SoujhcruCrs are urged tos strike one
blow-thc l0st. When the draft is completed
and Iull Union ranks compress the Rebel
lines, the foe Immediately become exhausted;
their forward march is purohped ot terrible
sacrifice. They advance defeated, and
drive the enemy with disastrous ,uc-
cess. One more such victory and the
voudal host Will have perishedl For
every Yankee placed ho'S de combat an
armed Southener now arises. Places which,
when besi,ged, are keys oil lng ton'ad'rcy,
when taken, are oil no strategic Import
auce' y Rebel stronghold D. 70 Yankee lna'-
trap. Advancing or r..iging. Yankees are
ever defeated; advancing OF flying, Rebels
cyer-yic.orious. Neither i' there any shade IN
these battle-picJue'. Ihey are black ami
white lhe mo" si'' Us N''N as n"'usW'
the Rebel bright as diy'
around all tnS is thrown the cIolA
OF hypocrisy. Out-hoiou'ns au' rs tho sa-
aihc' sanclimonlous DAVlS' chleI hypoorIte
and blosphemer, the great Ouy Cannon OF
U'e H'utn'
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AMUSEJI RNTN.

WALNUT STREtf TuEATnE- evening Miss
Lucille Western receives benefit, on which oc-
casion she appears, for the only time this week,
in her duplet character Of Lady Isabel" and
"MadAme Vine" in the moral emotional play Of
East LluHG or, the El0DcmcR Crowded
houses are the standing rule at the Walnut
during Miss Westerns engagement, and they do
net appear to be the least impaired by the ince-
ment weather. Tomorrow night she appears for
the las. time as Cynthia, the Gipsy."
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-02-06

FOUND THEN OUr.-Dr. J.. Il. Cole, of tho
Territorial Democratic" Central Committee,
publishes card in the Portland Union, in
which he declines to further act with that de-
lcctable juhto. and assigns cminently patriotic
reasons for his course. We will publish the
pr.'s letter in our next paper.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-02-06
Bunglings of the Treasury Department,

0uuS11ugb VI ZIG A1easuIy department..
We arc informed that no money has yet
been received by Secretary Evans for de-
fraying the expenses of the late session of
the Territorial Legislature. The, same omis-
sion occurred the two prev ious sessions.
These failures to have money placed at the
disposal of the proper disbursing officer, for
the payment Of these necessary expenses at
tho proper time, shows most culpable neg
lgence somewhere, and we think it high time it
should be known where the fault rests, and have
it corrected. Such repeated and inexcusabls
neglect of the wants aud interests of our
people, are most humiliating TO tho friends of
the Administration.
Its well known that Congress did not fail to
provide finds for tho payment of our Terri
torial expenses, and the only question to be
settled is, who is responsible for its not being
here when needed? We are satisfied that
this delay has not hern the fault Of tho Sec
rotary. We find that on the 10th of Sep.
TENDER last, he called the special attention of
the proper officer of the Treasury to the
pressing necessity of having funds here in
the month Of November, or early in Drcem.
Der. He calls special attention TO the failure
of the previous year, and the embarrassments
that resulted from it; and made a full ex-
hiLit of the state OF his account up to that
date, in order that there mig ut be no excuse
for refusing to meet his rrquisition upon the
Treasury. The receipt of this letter is az.
kaowledged on the 9th of November follow
ing, expressing satisfaction with the state of
his account, and informing him that n small
balance stands to his credit on the books of
the Treasury but not word is said about
renting funds as requested by the Secre-
tary. 1t is evident. therefore, that the fault
rests entirely with the Treasury Department.
We do not say it has been the deliberate in
trntion to annoy and embarass our people by
Withholding from them their just dues, but
that it justitics the charge of gross incompe-
tency or neglect in the internal management
of the Treasury Department. While Mr.
Chase has displayed great ability in furnish
ing National currency, in the details Of his
department he has proven a complete and la
men.able failure. Sucli needless and itexcu-
sable delays oc payments as are complained Of
everywhere, show that he does not apply him
self to the practical workings of his department
e the Government. Whils he pays his
Collector of Customs at Port Angeles four
quarters estimates in advance, he fails 10
pay single quarters estimate OF our Secre-
tary, for months after il is needed for paying
the per diem Of our Legislature and their in
cdental expenses. Is it surprising that
claims OH the Government are now sold in
our streets for from forty TO fifty cents on the
dollar, while money is lying in tho Treasury
at Washington applicable TO their payment
We hope tho Presidents attention will be
called to these matters, ana TINT measures
will be taken to reform the abuses Of which
we complain.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-02-06

- A party Of wreckers. sent out by thu
underwriters to recover the C0maxcAe, have
arrived at San Francisco.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-02-06

T. The House Of Representatives Of the
patriotic State Of California has adopted q
series Of resolutions by very large majority
only eight Of the 80 members voting
against them - endorsing in detail every
prominent measure Of Mr.. Lincoln's Admins
tration. The last resolution, which VIC pub
fish below. strongly endorses the President
personally, and dominates him for rp-elec-
ton: Il 800. ...f... .,..u. .i e..
II. That in Abraham Lincoln, President Of tho
United States, we recognize purity Of life, singcpess Of
purpose, the far-secing conscientious statesman, the
uncOmpromising, unsuied patriot, the aim of whose
life il the preservation Of the Union and the restora
ton Of peace upon the mutable aud eternal oMnda-
ton Of freedom, and freedom only that to his wisdom,
secpless watchMlncss, unsel6sh patriotism, prompt
action and determined will to pursue the right and
abandon the wrong the people Of these United States
indebted for the proud position which they this day
occupy on the great map Of nations that when we
consider the fiery ordeal through which this man Of the
people has passed. unscathcd and untainted il IL not
strange that public confidence In him should remain
unshaken and that while we revere and honor other
noble patriots, who have performed well their
al parts in this great drama, the people still look ia
Abraham Lincoln % the instrument selected by Pr0vi
dencc to lead their country in safety through a it,
pcris, and restore again to peace in which no Gle
n,ent Of discord shall be found.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-02-06

T. The steamers J. B. Libby and Andfy-
son arrived from down.Sound ports on Thurs
day last. The Libby lett for Victoria yes
tur1lnv t..r ..t.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-02-06

~ Counterfeit silver coin is in circulation
in San Francisco, and is believed to be manu-.
featured there. Stick to the greenbacks!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-02-06

W The population Of Portland, Oregon. i
found by a recent census to b. 4,674.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-02-06

~ The population Of Washoe is estimated
at 10000. Four years ago it was only 1000
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-02-06

THE WALLA WALLA POsTMAsTER.-We
observe that tho Democracy" of Walla
Wala are whining terribly because their for
mcr Postmaster, Mr.. Kelly, has been removed.
Mr.. Kelly voluntarily staked his Office on
the contest that was waged in this Territory
against the Administration, and voted for the
Copperhead candidate, Mr.. Cole. After thus
fairly forfeiting his Office it docs neither him
nor his political friends credit to complain of
his removal and the appointment Of reliable
friend OF the Administration in his place. No
complaint is made against Mr.. X lily as an
officer, but we do complain that after holding
Office under Mr.. Lincolns Administration so
long. he should deliberately USE his influence
in aid Of its relentless and uncompromising
enemies. However much we may regret Ills
removal on personal grounds, We most hearti.
ly approve Of it ms political measure. To
continue men i'll Office after they have mani
tested disposition to throw their personal
and official influence against the Administra.
ton and its friends would be neither just nor
wise, aud wo believe that all who do so will
be certain to share the fate of the Walla Walla
Postmaster soon as the facts are made known
at Washington.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-02-06

~ Will some Of our patrons send us a
copy Of No. s. Of the present volume Of tho
STANDARD We need it to complete our
Office file.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-02-06

ARnIyEp-The schooner GyVwlv, Capt
Darlington, from Sound ports.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-02-06

~ The S. +. Bulletin says it has informa-
ton that thu new iron ship Waterec. Of ten
guns, has been ordered to the Pacific coast,
and that some others Of tho same class will
soon follow. .,. ,t,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-02-06

~ The Seattle Gazette Of Tuesday last is
unusually erich, rare and racy." The Leg
islaturr, and "PUD," as our contemporary in
sists on calling the Territorial Secretary, re-
ceve a merciless castigation. Friend Wat
sons "style." in the number before US. ismore
expressive than elegant. Pitch in. Ollapod |!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-02-06

" Oregon papers say the telegraph line
connecting Sacramento and Portland will be
completed in few days. The company IN
tend to continue tho line to Victoria the com.
ing summer. 100,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-02-06

by Brigadier-G General Marshall. His com.
mand consisted Of 5000 infantry and 14O
cavalry, who marched from Point Lookout on
January 18th. The command marched to
Hanover Court House, near Richmond, where
they destroyed largo quantity Of pork and
bacon, collected there by the rebel govern
ment. and also captured Major and several
other rebels. They also destroyed quantity
Of grain, etc., and proceeded to Uuion wharf.
on the Rappahannock. communicating with
the gunboats. Thence they moved down the
river, crossed Farnham Greek, and burned
% large bridge. Some skirmishing occurred at
this point with the rebel cavalry. Next morn
ing they marched to Little Waltham, where
they destroyed a quantity of grain and other
small body Of rebel cavalry. they moved to
Lancaster. where the main command halted,
aud Lieut. Dickerson Of the 9Th cavalry, was
sent to Kilinarnock, ten miles from that point.
A detachment was sent out. which burned an
extensive tannery and large amount Of leath-
err, hides, oil. machinery, etc. That night
the command marched to q point on Wy
comic river On the 14th they moved up
the Wycomick to Point Lookout, after nm
absence Of three days. Only one man was
killed. Fifteen prisoners 80 horses and
mules and number Of cattle and sheep were
captured. ft.f ~ 1850 M j'
F0rtress Monroe, Jas. 1S.-A detachment
Of the nth Pennsylvania returned yesterday
from raid through East North Carolina.
New York, jan. 18.-Richmond papers
report the passage by Congress Of bin to
conscript all men who have hitherto furnished
substitutes. L' 't.s3