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Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-13

ALMOST F1aB.-on Saturday evening soon
after the lamps were lit, one Of the Kerosene
lamps in the hurdy house few doors above
Wall street, on Main, bursted or fell, creating
quite flame of fire, to the great consterna-
ton Of the inmates as well as property hold
eTs in the Vicinity It was soon extiuguished
however without damage.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-13

Csc. McKIBBEN lost fne Merschaum Pipe
last week, half colored, and wishes infOrma-
ton concerning its whereabouts.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-13

GEN MCDOWELL has entered on his duties as
Commander Of the Department of the Pacific
with an efficiency and will atprOmises good
to the public peace. He has no scruples
against incarcerating men occupying high
positions, provided he finds them guilty Of
talking or acting treason to their country.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-13

STRANGE PaENoMENA.-Jthn keenan,, Esq,
who has Just returned from ForenceSinforhs
p9 that during his trip, and while on Salmon,
be witnessed singular freak in the water of
that river. The water fell one day very
suddenly, receding several feet from its usual
standard, when all at once it took a turn and
came up again higher than ever, thick with
bud, and 50 warm that it would have been
unfit TO drink if clear. The only solution
we can give that appears at all reasonable
is that it must have been the result of volcan-
ic action somewhere,up the stream
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-13
Eastern News.

Since the date of our extra containing
news 10 July Doth, which will be found else
where, mass of dispatches have come in
by the mail line from Salt Lake with news
Iup to the LIST of August. The "Tdaho States
man" of Tuesday last published some seven
columns containing an account of the explo-
sion Of a mine under the rebel works in
front of the 9th army corps on the Both. The
rebel fort, mounting sixteen guns, was thrown
into mass Of ruins. Grant and Meade, with
all the corps Generals are at the front watch
ing affairs before Richmond. Chambers.
burg. Pa, has been burned by a party of
raiders under McCausland. Republican pol
iticians are urging McLelan's assignment
10 the defenses of Washington. The new
+ order in the North. antagonistic to the Gov
ernment, calling themselves the "Sons of
Liberty" are differed as follows: C. L.
Vallandigham, supreme grand commander;
Holloway, deputy; DR.. Massey, Sec'y; w.
A. Bowles, L. P. Mulligan, Andrew Hum
phreys and John C. Walker, are Major Cen
erals, and H. H. Dodd, grand commander
for the State of Indiana.
LATER-DATEs TO THE 2D.-The arrival of
the Salt Lake mail on Thursday evening,
brought eastern dates to the I'd.
Information had reached harrisburg, Pa,
on the LIST, that the raiders were retiring
from Bedford Springs and leaving the State
In the battle of the goth, the rebels buried
250 and left 1868 dead on the field; the
Union loss was /, 1888; on the 22d the rebels
lost 5000 men, IS stand Of colors and 5000
small arms Union loss, 8 800 men and ten
pieces of artillery. Information received at
Harrisburg on the Cd, says rebel cavalry
ON Bedford. Gov. Curtain calls
the Legislature together on the 9th of Aug.
to devise means to render the State militia
effective for State defense. Lincoln and
Grant were in consultation at Fortress Mon
roe on the 1st. Sherman ard Hood have
mad battle Sherman's loss Co., Hoods f.
300. The death of rebel Gen. Walker is con-
irmed. Our loss in the battle Of the 3Oth,
S reported to be $500 exclu,ive of missing.
General Butler sent flag oftruce on the 318t
tut It was refused. At o'clock on the NOR
ling of the 3lUt, a battle was reported from
army Of Potomac, but at what
particular point is not stated, in which the
olored division under Gen. White, was re-
ulsed with considerable loss. Gen. Bartlett
lcceeded in reaching the fort with his com
nand, but having broken his cork leg, could
lot get off ofthe field, and was captured with
majority of his staff Col. Marshall was
iso captured with several Of his staff.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-13

EXTRAORDINARY CURB.-This is to certify
that all hands connected with the Boise News
establishment were afflicted with the prevail
ing disease Of The country viz, drouth-of
the threat and stomach ; and after using four
bottles Of decoction prepared by Messrs.
Lockett, Goar Rag adalc, at their new labo
ratory on Main street, we all with one accord
found instant temporary relief.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-13

IDAHo LODGE, No. 35.-The officers elected
at the first Masonic election ia this city, on
Saturday evening last, were as follows:
J, A. Raymond-W
Frank Campbell--S w.
James A. Pinney-J. w.
j. B. ALkius--Treasurer
SIS. Rice-Secretary.
A. H. Turner-Tyler.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-13

THE STATUTEs.-We have had look at a
volume Of the statutes of Idaho. Not that
they are published, but Charley Vajen, while
in San francisco, went to the printers who
bave the contract to print them, and procured
copy, which he had bound at his own ex,
Pense and brought it up for his own use. If
they told the truth at the office, the whole
ediIion-which shoaId have been here three
months ago-would be ready to ship from
San Francisco about the 25th of this month.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-13

THE MAIL.-The mail, we understand, has
succeeded in coming in very regularly to
Boise City, of late, and in fact, several large
bundles have reached this place notwithstan-
ding there is no one here authorized to act
as P. NJ. Mr.. Swinnerton is still attending
to il faithfully and although we have no
mail coming under Uncle Sans lock and
key, the gunny-bag is an amazing improve
ment on no mail tall; and yet, we never
see the Salt Lake Telegraph nor the Union
Vedetie, How is it
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-13

CABIN TnIEF.-A youngster was arrested
"a Wednesday evening, on charge of enter
ing cabin near Warm Springs and extract
ing therefrom purse containing $40. He
had on his person, at the time Of the arrest a
revolver clnimed and sworn to, on his exam
ination before Justice Walker, as the property,
stolen sometime since from cabin belong ug
to Ra8ey Biven. We understand that the
prisoner has beenin the habit of putting pis-
tolls in auction for sale, very frequently Of
late. There area great many hard nuts, and
some very rough customers in these dlggings,
and it behooFes everybody to keep sharp
lookout for their blankets, reyolyers and
money, if they lave any.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-13

Mrs. L. C..Cook Will resume her school in
PIacerville, on Monday. August 18th, 1864.
Tuition per week-$l 90.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-13

MARsHALL's BEsErIr.-Don't forget that
on Monday evening next a grand compliment.
tary benefit will be given to J. R. Marshall, at
Mr.. Aymar's circus. Marshall is one of the
Oldest circus men on the coast, and has given
away more in benefits and donations to char
table and benevolent enterprises than would
now make him itch, Turn out and give him
a lift.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-13
SWIMMING POND

....AT THE....
w a I m Sprin O s.
THE Proprietor would inform the public that
Il he has added Swimming Pond in addition
to tie regular baths and assures the patFona of
the establishment that 10 pains will be spared 10
contribute to their comfort and conveniencr.
47tf RJB'r TURNER
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-13

Rev. Mr.. Fackler, an Episcopal Minister,
who accompanied Bishop Scott up from
Portland as far as LaGrande, is paying a visit
to the Owyhee, Alturvs and Boise valley
lands, and will visi! the Basin in a short
time.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-13

HAwKEYE The ledge bearing the above
keen and piercing cognOmen, some three and
a half miles below Centeryille, on Grimes
Greek, and four and half miles northwest
from this place, shows we'll in gold. We
have been shown a specimen by Mr.. E. P
Adams that looks as well as some Lodges of
good reputation. A shaft some SO feet has
been sunk on hedip and the casing has been
struck. The ledge is Is inches at the top
and increases in thickness as far down as
they have sunk, say FIVE feet.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-13

T l'AYETTE DIrcH.-A party Of practical ditch
men, surveyors and civil engineers, are about
making an experimental survey of the ground
between the heads Of Grimes and Granite
creeks and the .Payettc river with a view to
bringing The waters of the latter into the
claims ard gulchcs of the former. J. D.
smith, a gentleman Of large experience in
The ditch business, and Mr.. Hawthorne, a
}racticnl surveyor and civil engineer, are of
Tie party. ~ ',
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-13

UNION CoSg2STIoNs ASDPRNARY MEErIsos
The primary meetings of the Union party
viii be held this evening to select delegates
70 the County Convention to be held in Gem
tTryille on Thursday tho 9Th inst. A full
county and legislative ticket will be nomina-
ted, as well as the seleetiQn Of delegates to a
Territorial Gonvention5to be held at Packer
Johns on. Saturday the 9th inst.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-17


Constitution, After so much, the Govern
meut could not, fit would, maintain war
against them. The loyal people weuld not
sustain or allow il.
If questions should remain, we would adj
just them by peaceful means Of legislation,
/ conference, ioourts and votes, operating only
in Constitutional and lawful ehannels.--
Some certain and other possible questions
are and would be beyond the Executive
power to adjust. For instance, the admis-
sion of members into Congress, and what
ever might require the appropriation of
money. The Executive power itself would
be greatly diminished by, the cessation Of ac-,
tual war. Pardon and the remission OF for
fixture, however, would still be within Exc
eutive control In what spirit and temper
this control would be exercised can befairly
judged of by the past -t.er.s .t-s Z
A year ago general Pardon and Amnesty,
upon specified terms, were offered to, all ex.
cept certain designated class and it was at
the same time known that the excepted clas-
ses were still within the contemplation of
special clemency. During the year many
availed themselves of the general provision,
and many more would, only that the signs of
bad faith in some'led to such. precautionary
measures as rendered Cthe practical process
less easy and, certain. During, the same time,
also, special pardons have been granted to
individuals OF excepted classes, and no vol
untary application has been denied Thus,
practically, the door has for a full year been,
open to all such as were not in a condition to
make free choice-that is, such as were in
custody or under constraint. 1t is still open
to ALL But the time may come-probably
will come, when the public duty shall de-
mand that it be closed, and that, in lieu,
more vigorous measures thar heretofore
shall be adopted. Pr
SLAVERY. -"
In presenting the abandonment Of armed
resistance to the national authority, on the
part of the insurgents, as the only indispen-
sable condition to ending the war on the part
of the Government, retract nothing hereto
fore said as to slavery. repeat the declara-
ton made year ago, that while L remain in
my present position L shall not attempt to
retract or modify the Emancipation Precla-
nation, nor shall return to slavery any per-
son who is free by the terms of that procla,
nation or by any of the acts of Congress. If
the people should, by whatever mode or
means, make-it my executive duty ito re-en-
slave such persons, another, and not !, must
be their instrument to perform it.
WHEN THE WAR WILL CEASE.
In stating a single condition of peace,
mean simply to say that the war will cease
on the part of the Government whenever it
shall have ceased on the part of those WHO
began it. A. LINCOLN.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-17

~ The New York Staats-Zeitimg, the
most widely circulated German newspaper
publishedin the United States, and during
the late canvass bitterly hostile TO the admin
istration, follows the example of the Louis
vile Journal and declares for emancipation.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-17

ENoUGH.-The majority for Il. g. WEBB,
Union candidate for Senator in the eth Dis
trict, on the home vote, Is 1886, TO which
the soldiers add some 500 more.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-17

FLATBoArING.-It is related that two COM
panies of the 30th Wisconsin recently arrived
at st. Joseph, having travelled over five hum
bred miles on two fat-boats. They belong
ed to Gen. SULLY's command.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-17

EB- The question of suspending the writ
of habeas corpus in the Confederacy is being
discussed by the rebel congress in secret
session; and a recent test vote indicated
majority in its favor.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-17

hereport of the Secretary of the Navy
presents a comprehensive and satisfactory
exhibit of the affairs of that Department and
the naval service. 1t is a subject ofcongrat-
ulation and laudable pride TO our countrymen
that a navy of such vast proportions has
been organized in so brief period, and con-
du I'D with so much efficiency and success.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-17
ZEE war pEpARfMENT.

The report of the Secretary of War and
the accompanying documents will detail the
campaigns of the armies in the field since the
date of the last annual message, and also the
operations of the several administrative bu-
reaus of the War Department during the last
year. 1t viii also specify the measures
deemed essential for the national defense,
and to keep up and to supply the requisite
military force. sFE
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-17
AGRICULTURE

The Agricultural Department, under the
supervision of its present energetic head, is
rapidly commencing itself to the great and
vital interest it was created to advance. 1t
is peculiarly the peoples department, in
which they feel more directly concerned than
in any other. commend it to the continued
attention and fostering care of Congress.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-17
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

cheerfully commend to your continued,
patronage the benevolent institutions of the
District of Columbia, which have hitherto
been established or fostered by Congress, and
respectfully refer for information concerning
them and in relation to the Washingtonaque-
duct, the Capitol'and other matters of local
interest, to the report of the Secretary.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-17

; Numerous discoveries of gold, silver and
cinnabar mines have been added to, the many
heretofore known, and the country occupied
by the Sierra Nevada and Rocky mountains
and the subordinate ranges now teens with
enterprising labor, which is richly remunera-
tive. 1t is believed that the product of the
mines of precious metals in that region has,
during the year, reached, if not exceeded
S400, 000, 900 in value.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-17
PENSIONS.

The liberal provisions to the invalid sol
diers and sailors of the Republic, and to the
widows, orphans, and dependent mothers of
those who have fallen in battle or died of dis
ease contracted or of wounds received in the
service of their country, have been diligently
administered. There have been admitted to
the pension rolls during the year ending the
30th day of June last, the names of 1910
invalid soldiers, and 27l disabled seamen,
making the present number of army invalid
pensions %, 767, and of navy invalid pensioners
7l2.-0f widows, orphans, and mothers, 49,
1913 have been placed on the army pension
rolls, and 24S on the navy rolls. The present
number of army pensioners of this class is
25,433, and of navy pensioners 1913. At the
beginning of the year, the number of Revo-
lutiOnary pensioners was AGO., only ~ of
them were soldiers, of whom s have since
died the remainder are those who, under the
law, receive pensions because of relationship
to revolutionary soldiers. During the year
ending the 30th of June, 1864, "a, 504,8 l6 90
have been paid to pensioners of all classes. I.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-17
THE INDIAN SYSTEM.

1t was recommended in my last annual mes
sage that our Indian system be remodeled.
Congress, at its last session, acting on the re-,
commentator, did provide for recognizing
the system in California, and it. is believed
that under the present organization the man
agement of the Indians there will be attended
with reasonable success. Much yet remains
ment of the Indians in other parts of the
country, to render it secure for the advanc-
ing settler, aid to provide for the welfare of
the Indian. The Secretary reiterates his re-
concentrations, and to them the attention of
Congress is invited.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-17

The great enterprise of connecting the At
lantic with the Pacific by railroad and tele-
graph lines has been entered upon with a
Yigor that gives assurance, of success. Not
outstanding the advertisements arising from
the prevailing high prices of materials and
labor, the route of the main line of the road
has been definitely located for 100 miles
westward from the initial point at Omaha City,
Nebraska, and a preliminary location of the
Pacific Railroad of California has been made
from Sacramento eastward to the great bend
of Mucker river in Nevada. .t.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-17
HOW THE REBELS NAY HAvE PEACE,

What is true, however, of him who heads
the insurgent cause, ia not necessarily true
of those who follow. Although he cannot
re-accept the Union, they can. Some of
them, we know, already desire peace and re-
union. They can at any moment have peace
simply by laying down their arms and SUBJ
hitting to the National authority, under the
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-17


The National Banking system is proving to
be acceptable to capitalists and to the peo-
ple On the 25th of November, Eve hundred
and eighty-four National Banks had been or
ganized, considerable number of which
were conversions from State Banks. Chang
es from the State system to the National
system are rapidly taking place, and it is
hoped that very soon there will be in the
United States no bank of issue not author
lied by Congress, and no bank note circula.
ton not securedby the Government.
That the Government and the people will
derive general benefit from this change in
banking system Of the country, can hardly
be questioned The National system will
create reliable and permanent influence in
support of the national credit, and protect
the people against losses in the use. of paper
money. Whether or not any further legisla-
ton is advisable for the suppressions of the
State Bank issues, it will be for Congress to
determine. 1t seems quite clear that the
Treasury cannot be satisfactorily conducted,
unless the Government can exercise a re-
straining power over the bank note circula-
tion of the country. 'eI' ia''i- -
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-17

Commissioners have been appointed uuder
the treaty with Great Britain on the adj
lustment of the claims of the Hudson Bay and
Pugets Sound Agricultural Companies in
Oregon, and are now proceeding TO the exc
eution of the trust assigned 70 them.
TEE CANADIAN RAIDS.
In view of the insecurity of life in the re.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-17
RAILROAD DISTRIBUTING OFFICES.

Gen. GRANT approves the present arrange
ment of supplying the army with mails as en-
tiralp safisfactnrY.....
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-17

The organization and admission of the
State of Nevada has been completed, in con-
formity with the laws, and thus our excellent
system is firmly established in the mountains
which once seemed barren and uninhabited
waste, between the Atlantic States and those
which have grown up on the coast of the Pa
cific Ocean. -.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-17


L is possible that If it were a new and
an open question, the maritime powers, with
tue light they new enjoy, would not cOncede
the privileges of naval belligerent TO the
insurgents of the United Ststes, destitute as
they are, and always have been, equally OF
ships and of ports and harbors. DislOyal
emissaries have been neither less assiduOus
nor more successful during the last year than
they we're before that time, in their efforts,
under favor of that privilege, TO embroil our
country in foreign wars. Nevertheless, I'M
foreseen political difficulties have arisen, es-
pecIally in Brazilian and British ports, and
On the northern boundary of the United
States, which have required, and are likely
70 continue to require, the practice of con-
slant vigilance and just and conciliatory
spirit on the part of the United States, as
vel as Of the nations concerned, AM their
governments.
ADJUSTMENT OF CLAIMS.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-12-17

The Territories of the United States are
generally in a condition of prosperity and
rapid growth. Idaho and Montana, byreason
of their great distance and the interrogation
of communication with them by Indian hos
tiIities, have been only partially organized,
but it is understood that these difficulties are
about to disappear, which will permit their
Governments, like those of Others, to go into
speedy and full operation. IA a.
The New York herald., 1864-12-23

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q 2o2 Fourth avenue near weu third strect-A ne "
class forming for Ladies' and Maser at O'Clock aud FOR
Gentlemen Al Mr. ). continues to give private iesso
day and ennR to those who wish - learn quickly
The New York herald., 1864-12-23
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