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, 1864-09-30
Eastern News.

The dispatches announce thatthe accounts
of Indian depradations on the plains have
been greatly exaggerated, and the reports of
the massacre Of large bodies Of Immigrants
are without foundation. Probably not more
than forty persons in all have been killed.
The Superintendents of the mail routes have
returned their stock to the road, and the
mail lines are again in operation.
Sheridan has met the enemy in the Shen-
andoah valley and gained great victory
over them. Upon the Recommendation of
e~.-. y~s-.-, @s'.~.is.sr. Dos- 1orIg
adler General le5t
Runners are current that JEFF Davis has
been making peace propositions. The reports
are said, by some correspondents, to be with
out foundation.
A rumor is also current that Gen. Sher-
man is about to enter into peace negotia-
tions with the authorities of Georgia, and
that President Lincoln is engaged in peace
proposition to be sent to all the other COM
manders. Id 3t aa5
Grant is reported as continuing to express
assurances that he has the enemy at Rich
mond within his grasp.
Firing upon Charleston has been renewed
, 1864-09-30
TIE NEW YEAn OF rnn Isn nr11rrs.-ro.mor.

The NEW YEAR OF THE sRELITEs.-To-mor-
row Saturday inaugurates the New Year of
the Israelites. The Jewish Brethren of our
city recognize its observance as commencing
from this evening at 6 o'clock and lasting till
Sunday evening. In the Gold country" and in
the larger cities of the Atlantic States, where
the sons of Abraham are numerous and have
regular organizations, the New Year is appro-
priately commemorated as general holiday;
there is a suspension of business among the
merchants and traders and the occasion is spent
in family reunions and social festivities. Ofthe
nature of the programme, if any, decided upon
by the fraternity in Walla Walla, we are not
advised.
, 1864-09-30
THE oWYHEE MINES.

There were three mills in the mines that were to
have been put in operation in a few days, and
expected to crush from five to eight tons of
quartz per day.
There are about 800 men at work in the differ
ent ledges, some working night and day
making the hills and wales resound and tremble
with the frequent blasts of gun powder.
Some of the rock is astonishingly rich, and
there is many ledges scarcely known at present
that prospect as well as the BEST and dis
coveries are being made every day. There are
already over 1870 distinct hedges known that
prospect we'll. But little of the placer diggings
pay for working; and rich as these quartz lodges
appear, think no doubt tnat in many instances,
from inexperience and great cost of machinery,
&C., it will be found that it has cost FIVE dollars
in gold to get out four dollars of silver. Next
season will establish the fact of the value of these
mines. eu rl.r ~
There are three rival towns within three miles
of each other, Ruby City is the county seat, al
thought think Silver City has the preference Of
location. These mines have a fine grazing
country all around them. r-H1t11o
From the 0wyhee mines to Boise City is 60
.milesAmost of the route being over barren
sage plain. A very good four horse stage makes
the trip in twelve hours, trt-weekly sroSer
, 1864-09-30
Ranclro for. sale

FEYHE UNDERSlGN I'D OFFERS HIS RANCHE
il for sale at a bargain ii applied for soon. Said
ktGche j. situated 80 miles east OF the city of Wa}la
Walla adjoining Chales Russes place contains
l60 Acres of Good Land for farming purposes
we'll ctlc iated Tor Il home and in healthy loca-
ton II ha- on it House containing 5Iooms,
a Barn and Granary ZGA5z, ana all other
eSSaly nut-Uuhdings the Land is enclosed with
good fences and is well watered. will take some
stock IL part payment if required. Title perfect, as
have entered the land. For terms and particulars
Inquire at this office, of the subscriber on the
premises WM. Ii. BABCOCK.
Nalla Walla, Sept, 30, lSG4. 42w4
, 1864-09-30

AwARDED.-At the meeting of the City Coun-
Gil on Tuesday night last, proposals were re-
ceived from different parties for the erection of
a Bulkhead, extending from the upper corner Of
Main street Bridge to the Bulkhead of Messrs.
Lynch and Nassau; also for repairing the apron
of the bridge, and filing up and grading the
street from the bulkhead back to centre of the
street. Mhe contract was awarded to Mr.. A. J.
Minor, for $3.50.
, 1864-09-30

Is pretty well claimed up on both sides of the
river for As miles-from its mouth to miles
above Boise City. l think there has been as
much as 70, 900 tons of hay put up in that valley
this season.
The crops look pretty well considering the
condition they were put in-nearly everything
being put in too late.
The overland stages arrive and depart regu-
larly at Boise City also the stages from Placer
Vile, connecting with the Walla Walla line
From its central location this town is destined
to be point of considerable importance, Lots
have gone up to an almost fabulous price.
On the Payette river there are a number of
good ranches. and large amount of hay has
been put up. E.ITE Er
, 1864-09-30

Why THEY LEFT.-In conversations held
with different immigrants, just in from the
Plains, we learn that the principal cause Of
their leaving comfortable homes in the North
west, was on account of the insecurity of their
lives and property, rendered so by threatened
violence from the intolerant Abolitionists in
that section. The negro-worshipers would not
tolerate an honest expression of anti-abolition
views from their opponents, and in many cases
threatened to take the lives of Democrats unless
they left the country. Accordingly, many have
come to this country to escape oppression and
secure themselves from the terrorism that sur
rounded them in their old homes Think of
it, that in what is understood to be free coun-
try, men are driven from their fresides for the
mere fact of differing in opinion with fanati-
cal set of abolitionists, upon questions of pub
lie policy! And what makes the matter more
outrageous still, is, that these same abolition
lists pretend to be in favor of all men ENJOYING
perfect freedom and equality throughout the
land, and yet their tyrannical and pFoscrptive
policy toward all who differ with them, con-
stantlv gives the lie to their Iiberty-loving pro-
fessions.
tits earnestly to be hoped that the people re-
siding upon this coast will never countenance
such acts of intolerance as that we have allu-
ded to. If ever the time comes when we shall
become so intolerant as to ostracize men for
the free expression of opinion, we should at
once renounce all pretensions to the love of re-
publican government and the love of liberty
A people do not deserve to enjoy the blessings
of liberty, who are not willing to let every indi-
vidual exercise the free use of his tongue We
cannot all think alike: that is impossible, and
as each person prefers to think for himself and
to speak his thoughts when he chooses
to, rather than keep forever silent, so he should
be willing to accord to every member of com
munity the same privilege; and especially
should every one be allowed this privilege in
our free country, where all are entitled to it by
the fundamental law of the land. vf
, 1864-09-30

For PANAMA-The steamer Golden city left
San Francisco for Panama last Friday with AT
passengers. Her treasure amounted to $1;I55-
900. Dr. Bellows, the President of the National
Sanitary Commission, having delivered his
the night previous, went passenger in the
steamer.
, 1864-09-30

Observation-Disclosures generally in the Walla
Walla, Dry Greek and Touchet bottoms are get
ting along briskly with the threshing of their
finished up entirely and are now looking about
for market for the sale of the results of their
labor. ProHideacehas notbeen unproptious, and
they have been blessed with an abundant harvest.
Some of the farmers have already disposed of
others who can afford to hold on, keeping
their grain in the graneres until fayora-
BILE market "turus up" The corn crop is being
gathered, and although the past season has been
unusually dry, theyeld viii be comparatively
large.
, 1864-09-30
SNAKE RIVER VALLEY.

For the next l3O miles, is almost barren sage
plain, with scarcely spear of grass, except on
the margin Of the riyer,--in some places scarce
ly ten PAGES wide; although the soil is deep and
composed of the elements Of fertility, in places
being ten feet deep and made up of decomposed
shells, &C., forming good proportion of carbo-
nate CT lime. With artesian wells it could be
made to "bloom and blossom as the
rose,' and the shade of trees and smoke from
dwellings would soon cause rain sufficient to
make it habitable region. AS it is, | think
the foot of man never trod upona more desoate,
peculiarly wild, and forbidding looking country
than this. 1t is 80 miles from Snake River to
the Owyhee mines. In ascending towards the
mountains the rock has peculiar metallic
ring. When the'horses shoes strike them in the
dust one instinctvely looks around to see what
piece of metal it is
, 1864-09-30
PLACERVILLE

Placerville is decidedly dull, on account of
there being no water in the gulches. There is
an immense amount of gold in these placers and
of the finest quality. Ifthey had water to work
it out it would make this very rich camp.
They have recently made a survey ofthe coun-
try in orderto determine practicability ofbring
ing in the north Payette. The ditch would be
l5S miles long and over extremely noun
famous country, and surveyors estimate that it
would cost one and quarter millions ofdollars.
consider the enterprise impracticable.
The stages depart regularly from Placeryille,
loaded for Walla Walla and Umatilla.
PHILIP RITZ.
, 1864-09-30

dispatch to the N. Y. Herald, dated Sept
1874, announces the resignation of Hon. Charles
Francis Adams as Minister to the Court of st.
James. The same dispatch says that Henry J.
Raymond, editor of the N. Y. Temaes, we pre-.
sume,) is to be appointed Minister to France.
, 1864-09-30

RAN.-Our valley was visited on Saturday
night last with quite heavy rain; a heavier
shower still, poured down on Wednesday night.
The weather for the week has been cool, and
during two nights there was considerable frost.
We find the fire in our office not at all oppres-
sive, and thick coats at night are unquestiona-
bly, snug and comfortable
, 1864-09-30

WAILA WALLA LODGE, No 7, A. F. and A, NJ.
holds its regular meetings the second and fourth
Saturdays Of each month. Brothers in good stand
ing are invited to attend By order Of VIM
, 1864-09-30

Lovers of good butter complain that there is
none-of the fresh article for sale in the market
to-day. Oregon butter is offered IN the stores
At S. per can, of 10 lbsf Goshen f5c- per, lb =
, 1864-09-30
House and Lot fo1. sale

A HOUSE AND LOT SITUATED IN A GOOD
IN ueghborhood. and convenient to the business
pVrhon OF the city will be sold very cheap for cash
fhe house is weatherboarded and painted, ard the
lot is nicely efced in. For particulars. irquire at
the Post Office.
, 1864-09-30

A man-supposed to be from the Boise mines
who has been stopping in house near the
ranch of Mr.. Moore, some four miles from the
tute and helpless condition, suffering from gen
eral paralysis; he was unable to articulate and
could not give his name. He is about forty
years of age. The patient was promptly carried
to the city and provided for.
, 1864-09-30
GRAND RONDE VALLEY

Has a small amonnt of very good land in it
mostly next to the mountains; though it is
quite frosty, being several hundred feet higher
than the Grand Ronde r1inl
, 1864-09-30

. IMpRovEMENr.-The underground fume which
conveys the water from the planning
mill is being thoroughly repaired, and the
City Council have passed an ordinance which
prevents any further annoyance to citizens by
reason of oyerAowng from the hume
, 1864-09-30
Notice.

THuE SODA FACTORY requests all those hav-
Il ing Soda Bottles 10 return them immediately to
tine Office Of DR.. Shell.
WallI Walla, Sept. 30 1864. 42w4
, 1864-09-30
BURNTRIvER.

Flows througha most barren, volcanic, noun
famous country, containing some very fine ap-
pearing gold bearing quartz. r
The road from Eugene City, Canyon City, &c,
comes down Willow creek, to its mouth, thence
across the Malhuer to the mouth of the Owyhee
There is considerable travel on this road this
, 1864-09-30

who claim and believe they possess diOine right
to govern, regardless of all interests opinions
and feelings but their own All who are op-
pressed through the mal-administraton or per-
version ofnationallaw must seek redress through
the properly constituted authorities of their
State or Territorial government and not seek to
take the law in their own hands. Individuals
can commit treason but States cannot.
Fanaticism for long time only rusted the
polished parts of our machinery and marred its
external beauty; but for the want of seasonal
sonable application of oil, composed of concilia-
tion and compromise with pure intents, the rust
ing has become so serious that the most
important parts are affected and so disjointed and
out of.plumb that almost superhuman power is
required to keep it in motion at all. Every man,
woman and child living within the bounds of
the United States has either a direct or indirect
representative interest in the affairs of govern
ment, the maintenance of which inits integrity,
is not only a right, but solemn md imperative
duty. We have always boasted that those who
executed our laws were our servants; but unless
we heed the warnings of the great and good men
who bequeathed MS this heritage, the servants
will soon be come absolute masters.
THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION States ex-
Guided from participating in the approaching
Presidential contest by act of Congress, as
follows;
Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Georgia. Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Lou
isiana, Florida and Arkansas.
The President and Vice President are there
fore to be chosen from the following States;
Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode
Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New York, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland,
West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michi-
gan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa. Kansas, Ken
lucky, Missouri, California, Oregon, and per-
haps, Nevada. Total, % States-Electors 24l.
Necessary to choice, l2l. ..r
The aggregate electoral vote of New York,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and
Illinois is ll6-fve less than majority All
those States gave Democratic majorties in
1852 A fair vote in the States of Kentucky,
Missouri, Maryland, Delaware, New Hampshire,
and Connecticut, would quite likely give Dem
ocratic majority, making l59 electoral votes for
McClellUn and Pendleton. The Democrats o1
California have strong hopes of carrying that
State which would add five more electoral votes
to McClellan's list. Oregon is not hopelessy
Lincolnized and may yet cast her three votes fol
the young Giant, little Mac; and Nevada, iii
allowed her vote according to Republican agree
ment,) will give three votes to the Democratic
nominees Thus it will be seen that McClel.
lans prospects look very fattering, at all
events, and what renders a Democratic victory
still more probable is thatour exchange papers
| coming from all parts of the States, speak o.
| hosts of new converts to the Democratic faith
from the Lincoln party.
, 1864-09-30

The San Francisco Press says that most of
the Immigrants coming into that State win vote
the Democratic ticket. And it adds: "They
have perfect right 50 to do, and by their aid
we shall redeem California from the grasp of
Abolitionists this Fall"
, 1864-09-30

The Boundary Line separating Oregon from
Washington Territory, in this valley, runs / of a
mile North of the well known "Lone Tree, near
the resdence.of Mr. Joseph Teel-thereby, of
course, throwing our old friend into the State of
Oregone ... --t
, 1864-09-30
Trip to the Mines.

Ano' 3di n AT HOMB, Sept 17th, 1864
EDS. STATEsMAN:-Havlngs spent some weeks
in the mountains Of Owyhee and Boise country
l have thought a few items in regard to those
regions and the Intervening country would be of
interest to your readers. First r5i1e
GRAND RONDE VALLEY
Looked more lovely than ever, on looking down
on it at sunset from the heights of the Blue
mountains, and cannot be excelled on this coast
in raising the cereals, particularly oats and bar
ley. a
, In some instances, to my knowledge, barley
has yielded an average of 100 bushels per acre,
and oats so bushels and finer, plumper grains
never saw. sl
, 1864-09-30

GENERAL PHILIP SHERIDAN Gen. Sheridan,
the hero of the battle fought near Winchester,
in the Shennandoah valley on the 10th Septem-
Der, against the Confederate forces under Early,
graduated from the Military Academy in June,
1853 He entered West Point as Cadet in the
class of l848, with Generals SlGcum, McCook
Ives, Casey, Kautz, and Captains Van yGast and
Mullan, and other old army officers whose names
familiar in Oregon and Washington Terri
tory. Sheridan, however, got into some trifing
difficulty the consequence of which was that
he was put back and he Joined the class cf
49, making his stay at the Academy five years.
1t is said he was always considered brave and
gallant young man and was beloved by his
classmates. He is native of the State Of
Ohio
, 1864-09-30

SoMERsAULTs.-The Marysvile Express gives
glowing accounts of the prospects for a Demo-
cratic triumph in California at the coming cleo
tion. 1t states that former supporters of Mr.
Lincoln's Administration quitting the con-
cern and going over to the Mcclellan standard
by hundreds, throughout the State. Of the
Every day we have to record the capture of
one or more by the Copperheads Some of
them are, like the Auburn Stars and Stripes,
dismounted and spiked as worthless truck; Goth
ers are wheeled about and turned on the enemy
Two days ago the Old Piute battery was cap
tured, and is doing glorious execution in the
ranks of the demolalized, beggarly remnants of
Lncolnism in Nevada Territory. Yesterday the
Alta California, the Oldest paper in the State,
the organ of Front street and the powerful mon
led interest of California, came out for Little
Mac What next
We notice that the Bulletin" is still blowing
for Lincoln, though very softly, and with
an apparent "dont care much" sort of a
style The party that offers the most 'pea-
nuts" will get the Bulletin.
, 1864-09-30


Mr.. L. HALsEy, of the overland line, has ar
rived in Idaho . a. .a...
Mr.. Brigham, Division Agent of the great
Overland Stage Line, has arrived with stock to
stock the road between this place and the Pa
yette, to connect with the line of stages running
between Walla Walla and Idaho City. The first
stageleft here yesterday morning. Triweekly
trips win herafter be regularly made.-Idah0
Statesman, Sept.2Oth. fa9 a
The following named gentlemen were booked
as passengers for the East in the Overland Stage
this morning: J. NJ. Bbbins VIM. Hyde, James
Bromley, (Supt. Overland Stage Co.. Paul Co
burg, Asst. Supt,) or
Ben Holiday is on the road, and it is reported
all clear, and travel is resumed from Salt Lake
to the States.
We are told that 600 pounds of gold dust
left Idaho on Sunday last, mostly in the hands
ofa few individuals returning to the Atlantic.
States.-I6. rstl.
, 1864-09-30

THEATRIoAL.-Mr. J.. S. Potter, writes us
from Idaho City that the Theatrical Troupe (of
which he is Manager) will be at WaIla Walla
on Saturday next, and will Immediately COM
mence giving entertainments in the new Masonic
Hall-the lower story of which is now be-
ing fitted up for that purpose. The Troupe
comprises some of the best talent on the Pa
cifc coast in the Dramatic art. The oele-
brated and popular Actress Mrs Julia Dean
Hayne will be here with the Company. See
advertisement in another column.
POTAToEs.-Any quantity of fine, large pota-
toes were brought to market this week by coun-
try hucksters; several lots were offered at as low
a figure as be. per pound. The Walla Walla
valley can't be beat for adaptability to potatoe
raising
, 1864-09-30
PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY.
SAN FRANCISCO

' = SAN TRAN ClSCOs
Cash Capital, ::::::: $150,000
ALL LOSSES PAYABLE in UNITED STATES
GOLD COIN. o.
L. J. Rector, Agent, Walla WaIla, w. T.
Sept, 80, 1864. .EE9yU Aft
, 1864-09-30

CHANGED-Among the number of prominent
men that have recently changed from Lincoln to
Mcclellan men, in California, we notice the
names of Louis McLane, H. H Haight, W. T.
Coleman and J. P. Hoge-all Of these are veal
thy and influential men Of Louis McLane, the
Bulletin says "He is really man of very
great infuence-perhaps he wields more power
over political and public questions than any
other man in the State His position at the
head of Wells, Fargo & Co.'s express, with all
its extensive connections, gives him opportunity
for exercising power in every village, town and
city on the Pacific coast. But besides this Mr..
McLane is prominently connected with nearly
every large corporation in the State.
Besides all these advantages Of position he is
possessed of vigor and practical bent of mind,
that in nine cases out of ten gives his opinion
controlling influence wherever his advice is
sought"
The Grand Haven news., 1864-11-02

DRArrs.--We advise those who sup.
pose there will be no more drafts not 10
be TOO sanguine--delude not yourselves.
We tell you, re-elect Lincoln and we shall
have q call for three or five hundred
thousand men before the close of Decsm-
Der. As much has already been intimat-
ed. Then il will be understood that no
offer for pence will be thought Of on eli
ther side. Then it will be clear we are
TO have four years more Of war and glory.
War takes men; and when the next draft
Is ordered men sciH 90. II is doubtful If
money enough can be raised on the un-
mortgaged property in the North, to pay
bounties such as have been paid.--&.
Johns Herald. e
The Grand Haven news., 1864-11-02
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