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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-06-10
EVENING SESSION.

The Committee on Credentials reported
that Ohio, Illinois, New York, Iowa, Mis-.
souri,, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Maryland,
Wisconsin, Tennessee, Maine, Indiana,
New Hampshire, New Jersey and the Dis
trict of Columbia were represented
The Committee on resolutions reported
series, declaring:
First. That the Federal Union shall be
preserved.
Second. That the Constitution and laws
of the United States must be observed and
obeyed.
Third. That the rebellion must be sup.
pressed by force of arms and without com
promise.
Fourth, That the rights of free speech
and the press, and the habeas corpus be
held iuviolate, save in districts where mar
tial law has been proclaimed.
Fifth. That the rebellion has DESTROYED
slavery, and that the Federal Constitution
should be amended to prohibit its re-es
Establishment, and to secure to all men alb
solute equality before the law.
Sixth. That integrity and economy are
demanded at all times in the administra-
ton Of the Government, and in times of
war the want of them is criminal.
Seventh. That the right of asylum, ex-
cept for crime and subject to law, is a re-
cognized principle of American liberty ;
that any violation of it cannot be overlook
ed, and must not 60 unrebuked.
Eighth. That the national policy known
as the Monroe doctrine has become re-
cognized principle, and that the establish
ment of an antiAepublican Government on
this continent, by any foreign Power, can
not be tolerated
Ninth. That the gratitude and support
of the nation is due to the faithful soldiers
and earnest leaders of the Union army
and navy for their heroic achievements and
deathless valor in defence of au imperiled
country and of civil liberty.
Tenth. That the one term policy for the
Presidency adopted by the people is
strengthened by force of the existing evils,
and should be maintained by constitution
al amendment
Eleventh. That the Constitution should
be SO amended that the President and
Vice President shall be elected by a d.
rect vote of the people.
Twelfth. That the question of the recon-
structiou of the rebellious States belongs
to the people through their Representa-
tives in Congress, and not to the Execu-
tive.
Thirteenth. That the confscation of the
lands of the Rebels, and their distribution
among the soldiers and settlers, is meas
ure of justice.
The last resolution was not recommen-
ded, but reported for consideration.
After the reception aud reading of
number of letters from prominent Adolf
tionists, John c. Fremont was nomina-
ted by reclamation.
General Cochrane, B. Crate Brown and
General Butler were named for Vice Presi-
dent.
Mr.. Cochrane asked leave to retire from
the Convention.
Mr.. Gilbert taking the chair, the ques-
ton was put and the nomination of Gene
raj Cochraue was confirmed, with but few
voices in the negative.
A committee was appointed to report
plan of patty organization and name for
the party.
The Convention then took recess un-
til nine o'clock.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-06-10

&Es- a regiment of Indians passed through
Baltimore one day last week, en- route for Wash
ington. 1t is said they are to report to General
Grant
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-06-10

GEN. GRANTS ADVANCE TOWARDS
Acknowledging radial or straight
line distances, as showing most accurately
the precise facts of Grants advance, we
have these results. AT his headquarters,
(Culpeper Courthouse Grant was pre-
cisely seventy-two miles from Richmond.
At the Winchester Tavern he has adj
vanced sixteen miles. The distance of
each situation was as follows;
Miles from Richmond
ouPePei
wilderness Tavern... Observation-Disclosures.
Spottsylvania Court House. ..........,..,,,44
40
North Anna, Jericho Bridge, )...............-.25
Hanoverton, (Pamunky River )...............l6
His present position, near Chickahominy,
10
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DR.. ]. w. STUMP NORRIS,

III AVlNG permanently located himself for tho
IL practice OF his profession, AT WOODSlD',
near Thomas Run, offers his professional SEA-
vices 10 the pubic. iebas
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-06-10
Is RAY,

CAME TO the residence Of
GN%5M the subscriber, about the first
TEX of April last, Red STEER
very WIDE between the horns; star in fore
head, and supposed to be three years pld.
The owner is requested to prove property,
pay charges and remove him.
]. T. MURPHY,
Jel0 - Joppa Farm.
, 1864-04-02
RECEIVERS OFFICE,
YER, W. T.. March 10. '64.

'@AN'NNS In W AudAOh IOJ w.
Mr.. ASA. L. Brown, Walla Walla, W.
T., Dear Sir;-Chiefy in consequence of
sickness in my family, [ have been unable,
at an earlier moment, to reply to your letter
of the 1lth inst, addressed to the Register
and myself.
In reply to your first question, | answer
that Mr.. Parker is not in any sense an
Agent for the Land Office here, or the Uni
ted States This being the case, your second
interrogatory needs no answer
In reply to your third question, | answer,
that Mr.. Parker, as any other citizen, has
the right to receive money for the purchase
of lands, in which case he alone is liable to
the parties from whom he receives it. His
receipts are good against himself only, and
| cannot think he has claimed anything
more
reply as follows to your fourth interrog-
atory, and to such points of the newspaper
paragraph signed "F P. d." which you en-
closed, and to which you call my attention,
as deem it necessary or proper to notice
The price of Government land is $I25
per acre, and there are no fees or charges at
this office, in addition to that, for entry -
How much Gland Agent may have
charged gentleman" or how much Of.
Z. d." Atty at law, might charge for at
tending to the business of entering 40 acres,
is matter exclusively between the parties,
and over which this office has no control.
| trust, however, will be pardoned for sug-
gesting in this connection, that if parties de-
string to enter lands, would forward their
own money, and their applications properly
filled up and signed, (Which it is very easy
to do), they might no doubt pro6tably dis
pense with the services of either of the gen
tlemen alluded to- The duties of the Reg
ister and Receiver are in some things en-
tirely distinct The legal liabilities and re-
sponsibilities, as to the receipt of money, rest
on the Receiver. [ have no authority to
demand coin of Mr. Parker or any one else.
on account of Government lands, nor do |.
There are, however, certain fees, very tri-
fling to each one who may have to pay them,
but OF some consequence to us in the ag-
gregate, and which, as such, belong to the
Register u Receiver, and not to the Govern
ment These, though we do not demand it,
we are glad to receive in coin, in view of the
great depreciation of government paper, and
the fact that we have to live and support our
families as other men,
Mr.. Parker has sent small sums of coin to
this office at different times-I do not know
how much in all-probably all that he has
received for that purpose, but whether he
has or not is matter | knoac nothing
about
| have written the foregoing with view
to its publication-not to aoound or CRAFTY
the feelings of any body, but in compliance
with your request, and because, in my
Judgment, justice to the public, and perhaps
to myself, demands it.
Respectfully, Yours,
SAM'L W. Brown, Receiver
, 1864-04-02
SAM'L w. BRowN, Receiver


CoMPLIMENTARY.-The Oregon editors
have of late been complimenting each other.
Here are few specimens
"Beast Butler" having failed to take
Richmond by his late raid, has settled down
quietly at Fortress Monroe and opened a
school for negroes. He's found his level
Democrat.
And if the editor of the Democrat will
go to that school, he will find his level, for
if Ben. Butler cannot bring him up to the
negro standard, nobody can Oregonian.
Some training in that school would, be-
yond doubt, be of great use, also, to old T.
[T0Vault of the Oregon htelhgencer] and
if Butler failed to bring him up to the ne
gro level, he could at least exchange him
for some honest negro now in Southern
bondage, which although a great compli-
ment to TVault, would be an everlasting
disgrace to the darkey.-Jachsonvitle Sen
teneL
Last Thursday was the anniversary
of the day upon which St. Patrick drove out
the snakes and other reptiles from Ireland.
One of them, copperhead, still survives
and is now editing the Eugene ReuieV.-
Most of the Irish men in this county know
him and spurn him, even as ST. Patrick did.
Oregon Statesman.
, 1864-04-02
Correspondence.
WALLA WALLA, W. Il.
March 11th 1884

March llth, 1864.
MEssRs FLETCHER & BROWN, Register
and Receiver, Land Office, Vancouver, W.
r., Gentemen:-My attention has been
called to an article in the last number of
the "Washington Statesman" a copy of
which is herewith transmitted, which, in
my opinion, calls for some notice at your
hands.
Permit me, respectfully, to PROFOUND the
following questions in connection with this
matter.
1st, Is Mr.. Holton Parker Land Agent
of the United States, or, of yourselves?
I'd, If so, from whom does he hold his
authority or commission, and what are his
powers and prerogatives? Frr.
3rd, Has he any right to receive monies
for the purchase of lands, and if so, is his re-
ceipt good for the entry of land in the name
of the persons paying the purchase money ?
4th, Do you, as officers of the U. S.
Government, require either from purchasers
of government lands, or Mr. Parker, as your
agent, that any part of the purchase or entry
money, or the fees or perquisites of your
selves or your agents shall be paid in coin ?
Your statement or answer to the forego-
ing questions is respectfully requested, that
it may be published, and the public thereby
understand the true position of Mr. Parker
Respectfully, Yours,
ASA l.. BROWN
, 1864-04-02

FROM BEAVER HEAD.-The Boise NewS
has the following in regard to the doings of
the Vigilance Committee at Beaver Head
"The Vigilance Committee was still at
work in the Beaver Head country; they had
hung "a, and were after some three or four
others, who if caught, it was thought would
fare badly; and that then the Committee
would desist until further occasion for their
services should transpire. The names of
those already executed, are as follows
At Virginia City-Geo. Ives, "Red,"
Jack Gallagher, Brown, Reed, Geo. Lane
alias Clubfoot, Haze Lyons, Boon Helm, and
Frank Parrish
Bannack-Henry Plummer (Sherif)
John Wagner alias Dutch John, Buck Stin-
son, Spanish Frank, and - Reaves.
At Big Hole-Stephen Marsten
Deer Lodge-Bill Buntin
Bitter Root-Alex Carter Bob Zaeree,
Bill Graves, John Cooper, Bill Hunter,
Skinner and George Shears
Mr. Thurmond in his capacity of Attor-
ney, had undertaken to defend Geo. Ives
before the Committee, and was unsuccessful
and failed to acquit his client, whereupon
he lost all respect for the tribunal and ex-
pressed his contempt for the members of
that and all similar courts, in no gentle
terms; the result of which was a notice to
leave the place within fifteen minutes Thur
mond replied that, ''if his mule didn't take
the studs, he wouldn't ask but fye" and
Immediately mounted his beast and departed
for the modern Canaan, where, under the
benignant rule of Brigham, Vigilance com
mittees are unknown, and no such summary
notices to quit are tolerated. Other attor-
neys were required to pack up and leave in
consequence of their opposition to the Com.
mittee, their names we have not learned 1t
is stated that one thousand men constitute
the organization, and that it is so perfect
that some of their detectives are stationed at
every mining camp in the whole district
east of the mountains, so that when they
once commenced in earnest, they had the
means-and put them in execution-of
thoroughly "cleansing the Augean Stables j"
On the other hand, the rufians, thieves and
murderers were hardly less thoroughly or
ganized. The Sheriff of the county being
the leader of the band, could of course pre-
vent administration of justice in any case
where his Confederates were interested. On
his person when arrested, were found papers
relating to their operations, and the names
of some eighty of the outlaws.
, 1864-04-02

FROM KooTENAI.-Although but Ii tile has yet been
received in the shape of the shining orc from the
Kootenai country to prove the richness of the mines
the evidence that there rich and extensive dig
gngs there is constantly increasing. From gentle
man who arrived this week from Coville, we learn
that advices of undoubted character had cen re-
ceived there that three distanct mining camps have
been dscoved, one of which is in a basin as large as
that at Boise. The mines on the headwaters of
the Kootenaa, on the eastern slope of the Carriboo
range of mountains and both sides of the line di
viding Washington Territory and British Columbia.
The highest prospect spoken of by any one writing
from there is forty cents to the pan. Mr.. McLoud
had written to friend at Colvillc to abandon his
farm and go to Kootenai, assuring him that he could
do better. Every that gohas left Colyle for
the mines, upon the assurance offriends and ac
quaintances there that the mines are good. The
route travelled from Colville is UjG Antoine sPantes
which makes the distance from here to the mines on
ly about fifty miles farther than from Colville.
, 1864-04-02

FINANCIAL.-The New York papers are
are predicting great financial crash
soon. The Journal Of Commerce and
Herald say that at the closing up of
the war the country will be in worse
state financially, than it has ever been. The
causes upon which they base their opinions
are but natural ones-the inflated currency,
ETC., etc., and are of a character that re-
quire no great financial ability or foresight
to understand.
, 1864-04-02

MILITARY.-Lieut L. G.. Cabannis has
been relieved, on sixty days absence from
his post as A. A. @. NJ. at Fort WalIa Walla.
1st Lieut.. Clawson, of Co. A. takes his
place.
The expedition to the Plains will leave
about the 18th of April-Capt. G.. B. Curry
commanding. Lieut.. PepoOn goes as Quar-
termaster of the expedition
Lieut.. Robinson, of the Og'n Cavalry, has
been ordered to Fort Boise, to relieve Quar-
termaster Funk at that post
Capt. d. W. Porter has been ordered to
Fort Dalles, to go out as Quartermaster of
the expedition from that place to Canyon
City and the John Day mines.
The headquarters of the Oregon Cavalry
will hereafter be at Fort Boise.
, 1864-04-02

The Pennsylvania Democratic State Con-
vention have instructed their delegates to
vote for Gen. Mcclellan for President. The
grave digger Of the Chickahominy'-as the
radical journals like to style him-stands
the best chance, probably, of getting the
Presidential nomination at the National
Democratic Convention to be held at Chi
cago, July 4th.
, 1864-04-02

Every day or two we hear parties from be-
low complaining that they are unable to pro-
cure conveyance to take them from this place
toLewiston. These persons are mostly miners
on their way up to the Orc Fino, Florence,
Elk City and Warren mines, and they
sometimes start out from here on foot. How
about that Lewiston and Walla Walla stage
line, Mr.: Age, is it coming? 1t ought to
pay now. - iil VIVA Gat .tst
, 1864-04-02

The Boise Ne,0s says the Temple Theater
of Idaho city is to be enlarged so as to seat
eight hundred people, in anticipation of the
arrival of celebrated performers from Port
land and San Francisco. The building is
hereafter to be styled the "Jenny Lind"
Theater,
, 1864-04-02

ODD FELLow's CELEBRATIoN.-The Odd
Fellows of this city will celebrate the 45th
anniversary of the organization of their order
in the United States on Tuesday the 26th
instant The exercise will consist of pa
rade, Grafton and supper, and close with a
ball in the evening.
, 1864-04-02

1t is said that freight can be brought prof
itably from ST. Louis to South Boise for 80
cents per pound. If such proves to be the
case large portion of the supplies for
the South Boise mines will no doubt here
after be taken in from that direction
, 1864-04-02
Packers and Teamsters Wanted.

A BOUT twenty Packers and several Tealnsters
N are wanted to accompany the Expeditio which
will start from Fort Walla Walll on or before the
10Th of April into the Snake country. y- ...- =
For further particulars, inquire of
SlLAS PEPOON I'd 1t 1st 'Ogin Cav.
April 2, 1864. VIZ A. A. Q. NJ. Of Expedition.
, 1864-04-02
DIED:

MATHIAS-At Fort Walla Walla, on Wednesday
25th March, ohm T. Matthias, of Co. E, Oregon
Cavalry aged As years
MIDDLETON-At Fort Walla Waa, on Thursday
2Gth inst, d" Middleton, of Co. H, W. T. Inf y,
aged 40 years.
, 1864-04-02

There is still considerable snow on the sum
nit of the Blue mountains, and probably will
be for some time to come, though it is said
to be no impediment whatever to travel.
, 1864-04-02

The stages arrive here from Wallula al.
most every evening loaded down with passen
gers. The majority of the passengers are
usually miners on their way to Boise and
other mining localities. rtla
, 1864-04-02

TREsURER's OFFICE.-The County Treas
urer's Office has been removed to the build
ing formerly occupied by Winter & Co., one
door below the City Hotel
, 1864-04-02

Summit City" is the name of new town
just sprung into existence in the Boise mines.
1t is located on Lamire's creek, some 20
miles cast of Idaho city, and it is said bids
fair to become thriving town. e
, 1864-04-02
DR.. ISBAIL.

& URGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST
~ Office Mt Franks Hotel Walla Walla.
Those desiring the services of a skillful Dentist
and operator would do well to give him an early call
as his time in Walla Wala is limited Charges very
reasonable for practical and dental operations
All operations guaranteed to give the best satisfac
tion. Anrir9 1se5 ~ y
, 1864-04-02
II BOSWELL. M. ID. rOFFICE WEST sIDI

BOSWELL,- M. ID. FOFFICE WEST SIDE
u of Main street. Walla Walla, W. t., two doors
above the Empire Hotel, next to Howard & Cadys
Store. Residence above the Bridge.
Will faithfully attend to all calls in the line of his
profession Will consult with all physicians in good
standing and none others. Will attend upon those
who are unable to pay, provided the distance is not
too great.
reasonable time will be given for the payment of
bills but long credits will not be given unless by spe
clal agreement April 2, 1864
, 1864-04-02

AssEssING.--Mr. j. H. Bluett is now en-.
gagged in making the county assessment, and
collecting the poll tax.
, 1864-04-02

Mr.. MoWHIRK informs us = about
10C pack animals have crossed MS ferry
this spring en- route for the Kootenai mines.
, 1864-04-02

EXPRESS TO KOoTENAI.-The Age says
Messrs. Drouillard and Fairchild will soon
start an express from Lewiston to Kootenai.
, 1864-04-02

The material of the late Dalles Journal
is on the way to La Grande where it is to
be used in the publication of small paper
, 1864-04-02

PERSONS in want of employment are re-
ferred to the card of Lieut.. Pepoon, in the
advertising column.
, 1864-04-02
IST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post
IL Office at Walla WaIla on the lst day of April

IST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post
j 4 Office at Walla WaIla ON the lst day of April
1864:
Abrams Joseph Armstrong Cyrus Abbott George
Acosta Francis Armstrong Mary Anderson ST
Allore oliver Armstrong James Andrus Nelson
Burnham G, G Butler Henry B Bond Elan
Birch Thos. II. Baily George Boone j D
Bloomer Baily Henry Boxer Samuel
Blare Andrew Benshaw K. Boals Allen
Barber Edward E Bittancourt F Benson John w
Benson AT Barnes Sarah Il Bonsin Frank
Baker Samuel Bowman w Brown joseph
Baker William Braly Shadrack Brown J. N
Butler Geo. E. Beauchen Isadore Brown NJ Y
Combs Martin Caldwell Sam'l. Clark RIA ft
Chapman b Caldwell Cummings Irven
Crook VIM. Collins Il A Cummings VIM.
Chase Frank. Cyrus Jesse CorcoTan Michl
Cafee Mahala Clark Jacob Cook Louisa
Coffin Frank Clark Joana Copeland Sarah
Duree John Dyer Geo. w
Earl jerry G Elwell Robert Epperly ME =
Fairborn David Ferris John b FowersIT T .t5
french Levi Ferris Robt. B. Fouts f. B
Forsyth John .-
George John Gallaher W C Gott Jas.
Gorton Geo. Z. Gard ohm Glass Wm. N
Gilbert Catharine Gooden Archer s.
Hastings J Hull VIM Henxle Jesse
Hagerman Jos. Hasbrouck Headen Sam. p
Hascall Isaac Hays Daniel Hershey Samuel
Hawkins Joseph HawOrth j. r. Howard Thomas
Hawkins P. B. Heald Allen Howord B
Harrison Patrick Herrick Austin Holiday Z
Ilitchins John c Herrck A HODGES l.
Hicinbotham G Henderson A B Honck Daniel
Hoffman Philip
johnson - Junkn Rebecca Joy William
johnson w w jackson VIM. Jobe Abraham
Johnston IL Jlds James Jordon jackson
Keeer Geo w Kennedy Mack Kenton Edmond
Kelly Edward Kramer August's rra.fg .I ed
Langley Cyrus Lynch Pat. Latimore r j
LOngley LuehettJ A Lacroix Baptiste
LutZ florence LiscOm G w Tadd John
Lutz John Ledford A S LLOYD w
Lindsay VIM j. Lord James lavender q
Lindsey Edw'd Love James II Lampra Seth G
Michael Fl Monroe John Mclaughlin E S
Milton Benjamin Mulkey VIM. II Macarthur John
Munson Z McCOok Jas. Nj. McThompson G
Mastn VIM. McLewis VIM Mcintosh B
Mains Nathaniel McCormic Peter Mcqueen And'w
Mason OYerton McCreath Mcqueen Peter
McCluskey Thos.
Parish Polk Milton E
Sowe & Howard Swarens John Stewart James
Smith Henry Swim J P Spalding H H
Shaw John Stone Christop'r Seminore Vetel
Speedy VIM. Settles Abraham nnVftf
Thompson Tiarks August Thomas Coop
Wyle ? IL Wood Jas NJ. Woodson VIM. S
Persons calling forthe above letters will please
say they are advertised &c. KELLY, P. H.
UT TIf.f.t Per II. Z. JoHvsoN, Dep'y.r
, 1864-04-02
l. 90. r.

Enterprise Lodge No. 2.of Walla wafla, will cele1
brate the 45th anniversary ofthe Organization of the
Order in the United States on the 26th instant bya
Procession and Grafton a Il members Of the Order
are respectfully requested to attend' A general in
vitatiOn is extended to the public.
, 1864-04-02

THE Provost Marshal of Oregon has COM
pleted his enrolment with the exception Of
Umatilla county. His report shows only
14721 persons subject to draft in that
State.
, 1864-04-02

WE have received for duplication tho proceedings
of political meetings in Baker and Umatlla counties
Oregon. As the proceedings are very voumnous-
sufficient nearly to fill up whole page of our paper
and as we can not publish one without the other,
trust our friends in both counties will 'take the
will for the deed" and excuse for giving their pro-
ceedings place-in printers parlance-" outside
the chase,
, 1864-04-02

A fve-stamp quartz mill is being con
structed in Portland for the Santiam quartz
mines
, 1864-04-02

THE COUNTIES of Baker, Umatilla, and
WascO, Oregon, have declared for o. Hum
ason as their first choice for Representative
in Congress, subject to the decision of the
State Union Convention
, 1864-04-02
THE WASHINGTON STATESMAN
SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 2, 1864

The Stages are now making regular trips
both ways between this place and Boise.
, 1864-04-02

PUGET SOUND ITEMs.--From private
correspondence received in this city from
Washington we extract the following
items of news relating to Puget Sound
Government has bought the new steamer
George s. Wright, now at Puget Sound, to
be used as a revenue cutter in that vicinity
"The sale of lots at Port Angeles is to
take place on the first Wednesday in May,
the same to be made by auction.
at is determined on by Government to
make contracts for delivery Of Atlantic and
Pacific coast mails at Port Angeles three
times per month, the same to be carried to
other ports on the Sound by the George S.
Wright" F. Bulletin.
Why is the American flag like the Allan
tic Ocean Because it will continue to
wave until the end of time, and in the dark
est hour it waves the grandest
The young lady who eloped sometime since
with gallant major" has returned with a
minor" in her arms.
Why is an eclipse like man whipping
his boy It's a hiding of the sun.
, 1864-04-02

For KooTENAI.-About 200 pack ami
mails have left this city this week for Koo-
tenai The packers who fitted out last week
for Beaver Head have changed their desti-
nation to Kootenai
, 1864-04-02

PoRTLAND.-A recent census shows the
total population of Portland to be 4,791.