, 1864-07-01

THE Pic NIC-The Committee of Ar
rangements are having the ground cleared
and fitted up in nice order for the pic
mic on the 4th A table is being set up in
the grove, and workmen are engaged in
building a shade over it, composed of green
boughs. We have not visited the ground,
but those who have, say it is Just the place
where every body can spend the 4th patri-
oticaly and agreeably, if they wish to-
Those fond of good dinner and plenty OF
it should not forget that the table is to be
provided by donations, and to guard against
the possible contingency of scarcity OF ed
ibles on the occasion, persons living outside
of town would do well to bring along with
them "pece." We learn that commit
tee of ladies, appointed for the purpose,
visited all the families in town this week
to procure donations for the table, and that
nearly every family gave something. So
there is likely to be plenty Of mick nacks'
for all that will be on the ground There
is fine spring OF good water close by the
table, aud that will furnish splendid bever-
age for the thirsty.
After the Firemen's Parade in the morn
ing. the procession will form at the NJ. E.
Church at l03 o'clock and march to the
grove, where the exercises Of the day-con-
sisting Of an Grafton, Reading of the Dec
1aration of Independence, music by the
Brass Band singing, etc will be carried
out according to the previously published
programme In behalf of the Committee
of Arrangements, we again say that an earn
est invitation to be present is extended te
all.
INVITATION Don't forget, you who love
to "trip the light fantastic toe" that you
are invited to attend the Fremen's Ball,
which is to conclude the exercises of the day
in this city on the GLORIOUS Fourth" The
Ball is to take place at Ryan's Hall, and
the supper at AIr- Taylor's City Hotel. All
arrangements are made to make the eve
nings entertainment an agreeable one.
HARDWARE SroRE.-Mr VIM. Phil
lips has opened Hardware Store, in con
ncction with his stove and tin establishment
in this city.
ATTENTION COMPANY.-Thc annual
election of officers for Washington Engine
Company takes place this evening. A full
attendance is desired at the meeting.
KooTENAI DUsT.-Mr. Gray, packer,
arrived this week from Kootenai, bringing
with him forty ounces of dust from that
country. Mr. G. took small train from
here last March, and intends to return again.
Crowds of LINERS are now coming down
from Boise to go to Kootenai. Many Of
them continue straight on their journey
while others, after arriving here conclude
to await further developments.
. HARVESTING Most of the farmers in
the valley are now busily engaged harvest
ing their barley and wheat crops
THANKs-To S. J. Mccormick, of the
Franklin Book Store, Portland, for files of
late Eastern papers and magazines. Mack
is typo and knows how TO remember the
printer
GREENBAoKs AT PAR.-While green
backs are quoted at only SOC. in San Fran
cisco, Gen McAulff is taking them here at
par. Go and see him.
- CUSTOM QUARTZ MILL.-Messrs. Robie
& Bush are removing their steam Saw Mill
from Lewiston to Owyhee, where they pro-
pose to convert it into quartz mill. They
will run it solely as a custom mill.
The Sac Union says that a new bank,
called the Bank of California has been in
corporated to do business in San Francisco
The capital stock is $2,0OO,000
Roll OF THE LEGION OF HoNoR-The following
firms have signed agreement 10 close their stores
Oh rOuIln pIONlucu 'u6 OIltI SAOrtS III lOWH
closed at the same time
Schwabacher Bros Co, Brown Bros Il Co..
Howard & Cady. L. Mayer e Co. J. Ellis e. Co.. E.
She'll VIM Philips NJ. L. Frank & Co. J. Rosenthd,
Mrs. Seaman. H. Parker A. Seitel, J. D. Cook Co, ,
Brown Wolf& Co., J. G. Isaacs Kyger IG Reese
Kohlhauff Il Guchard, c. Jacobs & Co., D. S. Baker
& Co.. A. Mckay, A. Frank, Kelly & Johnson, Geo
Savage.
Mr.. Cook, who circulated the petition, informs us
that there firms who refused to sign it, but
they separately agree to close up if the others will
Gentlemen don't be peculiar, but close up and enjoy
the day with the balance of your ieow-citzens Pc
cuniarily, it won't make cents difference with you
and socially and physically you cannot fail to be i'm
menselyimproved by ono days recreation such as
that promises to be-
HOME AeAN.-Ned. Kelly, after an absence of
three months, is again at his cid place in the post
office, looking much improved in health and is at