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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-07-23

u We have read with great interest the
speech of Hon. Lorenzo ID. M. Sweat, of
Maine, in the House of Representativ urging
the construction of the Northern Pacific Rail
road. 1t is very able speech, demonstrating
most conclusively its practicability and its
superior advantages over the Southern route.
We will endcavor to give the more impor-
tant portions hereafter. Mr.. S. states that
both American and English capitalists are
ready to take the stock and commence the
construction of the road. He more than con-
firms our estimate Of its Importance and our
predictions Of its speedy construction.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-07-23

- One of the parties who robbed the
stage near Placerville. CAL. has been cap
turcd, and another killed while the Sheriff was
attempting to effect his arrest The man n.
rested says the object Of the robbery was to
obtain money to 60 South and fight for the
Southern Confederacy.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-07-23

- We don't expect the Constitutional
Democrats" to rejoice over The late election.
We know they are constitutioually y" opposed
to it, as they are to nearly everything else.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-07-23

= The late celebration of the 88th ami.
versary Of American Independence in San
Francisco was the most successful of any ever
held in that city. The procession was over
two miles in length. and occupied. just one
hour in passing given point. The Russian
man-of-war in the harbor displayed $50 flags
and fred National salute.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-07-23
The Speeisl Dsction.

The special election resulted more lorsu.
nately for the Union cause than We dared to
anticipate. Mr.. Rhoadcs beats his eomp~ti.
tor, Mr.. Longtime, I2 votes. We claim for
the STANDARD the credit Of the victory.
Had We been as luke-warm in the cause rs
the p. TriJxse showed itself to be. our can
djate would undoubtedly have b.~n de-
feated. The " Democrats" relying upon the
personal popularity oftheir candidate discour-
aged all excitement. or reference to tie party
issues involved, aud it was for this very rea-
son that We urged our friends TO make an act.
i've canvass. This was done in Olympia pre-
cinct, and but for it Mr. Rhoades would have
been beaten. In Tumwater precinct, where
the influence of our contemporary predomi-
mates, Mr.. Rhoades lost four votes while in
Olympia, where tho influence of our paper
was felt, he received seven votes more than
he did in june last.
Our neighbor seems much displeased at our
intimation that he had discouraged effort
in behalf Of Mr.. Rhoadrs. and charges us with
stating what we knew to be false. 1t is only
necessary to refer to his columns for proof
of the charge. The STANDARD published no.
tees of public meetings in different parts Of
the county, for the purpose Of discussing the
issues involved in the contest, the Tribune
did not SO much as allude to the matter, but
barely stated that an election would take
place. The STANDARD proposed the forma-
ton Of Lincoln and johnson Clubs, but our
contemporary never mentioned the subject.
This looks to us very much like discourag
ing effort" and we certainly did our cotempo-
rary no injustice in stating the fact. by ref
crring to the numbers of tho Tribune published
during the canvass preceding the June cleo
ton, it will BE- seen that it barely expressed a
preference for the Union nominees, without
discussing tho relative claims of tho two sets
of candidates to the confidence of the people,
In our article of last week, criticising the
course Of that paper, we expressed the opin-
ion that they did not des;gned'y labor for the
defeat of the Union candidates, but insisted
that their policy was calculated to produce
this result, and every days observation and
experience tends to confirm and strengthen
this opinion. We do not believe that the
maneuvering of sclfconstituted and irrcspon.
sble juntas are the best means Of promoting
the success of tho Union party. On the con-
trary, VIC prefer open and manly discussion
before the people Of all party questions. as
we'll as the relative merits of all candidates.
Right measures and correct principles will
suffer nothing from public criticism. The
humblcst member of an organization in this
Republican land has an equal right with the
most exalted to participate in all movements
connected with the welfare and prosperity Of
the organization. A policy based upon any
other principle will prove Obstructive OF all
harmony and unity, and ultimately ruin the
cause it advocates.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-07-23

EASTERN MAIL TRoM WALLA WALLA.-
The first etage from Walla Walla eastward
left that city on the Let inst. 1t 10 expected
to make the trip to Atchison in twenty days.
The passage through 10 abeut $50.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-07-23

u 1t is not at all surprising. in one sense,
that We beat the Constitutional Democrats
in the late race. We hal safe RAaades and
they Long-mire.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-07-23

- The Asde,sos lraves for Victoria and
intermediate ports Monday at S AN.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-07-23

EARLY.-Ths Walls Walla Statesman Of
the Let inst. says that many Of the farmers in
that region were then employed in harvesting
their wheat crops.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-07-23

~ The Oregssias urges ~ s
formation q Lincoln Clubs thresghsss 'ss'
State.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-07-23

How THE MIGHTY HAVE FALLEN.-An
exchange, in commenting on the course Of
Amory Holbrook, late editor of the Oregomi-
an-who planned such a bright dodge to
drive the Democracy" from the support of
their candidate, Mr.. Cole, (as claimed by his
friend, )-says: "But few short weeks ago,
Amory was one of Oregon's little great men
tile quintessencc Of pure loyalty. and the
embodiment Of all that was patriotic and no.
bic. Now he is down, beneath the notice of
subservicnt politicians, kicked aud cuffed by
understrappers, with bitter reproaches heaped
upon his name from former friends. So goes
the world with some men. Like bubbles on
tempest-tossed sea, they ride the proud
waves for brief hour. dazzling and brilliant,
then suddenly vanish into nothingness."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-07-23

PERsoNAL.-We had the pleasere few
days ago Of taking by the hand our friend, Mr..
Dunbar, one Of tho pioneer settlers in Oregon.
He crossed the plains with his family in the
Summer of 1876. He took the Meek Cut
Off," was ultimately obliged to abandon his
teams and everything but barely subsistence
and clothing enough to reach the Willamette
valley which he reached, amidst many priva-
tons, about Christmas. He settled upon the
Waldo Hills, about ten miles cart of Salem,
where he still lives blessed with abundance.
and surrounded by a large and highly re-
spectacle family connection. He lie now on .
visit to his daughter in Olympia.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-07-23


it. 1t has probably been accomplished be-.
fore this. The telegraph south Of Magnolia
10 badly damaged. Artillery firing has been
heard since o'clock this evening in south.
westerly direction.
Philadelphia, July lilo P. x.-Our
gunboats commenced firing on the rebels At
Bush Hill, ON Bush river. This il the near
est river to Baltimore. Trains from here
this morning went as far a. Perrymansville.
then turned. The next train went only to
Wilmington. No signs of the rebels Ut the
former place.
Later.-The gunboats have driven the
rebels from Bush river and se-captured one
locomotive.
Harisbsrg. Jelly 1.-THE headquarters
here has no longer any communication with
the authorities at the Washington Depart.
ments. Several days since they t~legrsphed
Couch investing him with ample power to
meet such contingency: understood % at
least. Bridges Of the Northern Central Rail-
road are destroyed between Monktown and
Cockeysville. A rebel deserter who repre-
sents himself - . native Of Indiana, states
the rebel force invading the North 10 very
large. There ars three brieades Of cavalry
under Brsckinridgs and Rhodes, and another
division Of infantry. Their movements are
kept profound secret from the officers. The
general impression IL their object 10 to cap
turs Baltimore or Washington. DesesteEs
belonging to the force that drove Hunter
from Lynchburg say that after that affair
large achievements arrived from Richmond
and marched northward.
Hunters force occupies Mar,insburg
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-07-23

t.. From this point to Atlanta, ths ccena!
10 destitute Of the natural products. bsias
barren plain. ~
81. tos;s. July lS-Platts City, Ae'
has been occupied By Bushwhacksrs: ~.
bering two hundred, who had b~en jones y
the so.callsd Paw Paw Militia. Tbsy p'anr
ed the rebel Gag and best that thsy 60 y
aid Quantr~ll. All yseruits and esbcase:
in camp have bsen forwarded to 1aay'H@
Nese York, Jsly l3.-0old 267.
Nev York, Lsly lS.-Ths tsanspare -
ly Buck arrived tonight from Hil:os H.;
She spoks on Tie 10th inst. H. U,a:.ss
States steamer Assyssess - !aa''e. w.
l. reported - having captured The da2 -
vious. blockade 5unsss asd ssse ~ "
Boston.
Wsssisssss. Jnly ls-Stis.ihiag -
been constantly going q. Or tssess -
strictly On ths de1tnstvs unail yesee9oy 80
ing, when the rsbd shazpsAeeeus ssaee
moving We detssnissd 70 diGlodgs tbso
ths font Of Font etsvsas. III ~ cse
ually aeeomplished aaid GAsuls &
by shoss witnssaiag ~ ssaisa. To =
rstir~d In bot haste. lsaving 8 ~ 49,
F. p. Blair, at Ctyseal 6pdaU sbs.s -
hundred woundsd iselsdisg u
Their dead lay upsa u es0: ID: -
disappeared during he nigbt hon ~ ~"
Of the fosti6eaaioas.
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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

WASHINGTON, December l3.s
SENATE.
Mr.. Clark IN. H., President pro tcDn., in the
chair.
Mr.. Sumner CMass.) introduced tho petition of
Lake Brothers, bankers of Boston and New YORK,
IL which they set forth that they were the owners
Of certificates Of indebtedness 10 the amount Of
SlOCCO and that they were LOST that evidence
was furnished the Treasury Department of the
loss hut that they had not received full compen-
satiOn for the loss. They pray Congress to pro-
vide remedy in their special case, and also by
further legislation TO protect the interests OF per
Sons in such situations.
A. the question involved in the petition CON
cernod the finances OF me country, and the credit
Of the country, he Mr.. Sumncr) asked It's refer
enco to the Committee on the Finances. Referred
Mir. Howard Mich introduced u petition from
the Collector Of the Port of Detroit praving relief
from the operations OF the Joint resolution of last
session, increasing the rate Of duties on imported
articles fifty per cent Referred to the Commit
tee On Finance.
The House resumed the consideration Of the
bin To establish q Navy Yard for iron clad5 at
New London.
Mr.. ONeill CPs) renewed his remarks from
yesterday in favor Of League Island foe Navy
Yard Tor irOn-Clad5, etc. The Secretary Of the
Navy had risen above local prcjudices in favor
ing that point, looking only to the interest of the
country and the promotion Of the efficiency of
the naval service.
Mi. O'Nein proceeded to show the superior
advantages OF League Island, and remarked that
everything required for such Navy Yard was
within easy distance of procurement Neither
Philadelphia nor Pennsylvania came here TO ask
Tor this location as u boon or favor.
Heurged the selection, for among other reasons,
that there is fresh and deep water, an adjacent
population which can furnish all the required
mechanical skill and all material in abundance.
League Island was the proper place, and no
argument had been advanced to show there was
any other place possessing equal advantages,
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A TRIBUTE TO SENATOR WILSON.
HARRIET nARTINEAU ON AMERICAN
AFFAIRS

The following letter has beeh received by
Senator Wilson, OF Massachusetts, from one
of the truest friends of our national cause
across the water, and as fair expression of
the light In which others look upon us. we
publish Il in full
ANHLEsIDR, November II. 1861
DEAR SIR The volume you have the kind.
ness 70 send me was sure to be interesting to mo
in itself but it is Of far greater value as an aid in
making the progress Of your an,i-slsvery lcgisla-
tcu clear 90 persons who are sadly In need Of
such knowledge. It Is { singularly useful book
Tor this country and many who would not read
il % t was put in their hands, may have the
benefit Of It's information through tho channel OF
English Journalism.
However it may he used, the due honor Of
having rendered such a service 20 the Cause will be
sure to rest where t should, sooner or later
As far as | can see, the greatest blow yet sus-
taiuCd by the thoroughsoins Confederate sympa-
u,zcrs in this country is the serious proposal,
among Confederate authorities. t, mako soldiers
OF the slaves; our Socosh partisans ei ilcntly
don't know what 10 make Of it. We Of the
northern side arc trying to teach them, but pro-
badly the negroes themselves will be the first 70
mako all clear TO their heaycu-born guardians,
and guardians friends.
l do hope that soldering will be attempted ir
cot, the mere proposal is great gain
Believe me, dear sir, with much respect, your
obliged HAnHIBr MARriNgAU.
To Hon. Henry WILSON,
United States Senate.
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LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.
oxH OF THE NAVY YAnD CASE,


UNITED STATES DISTRICT CoURr-Judge Cad
waladcr.-The United States eX. rel. Charles
Peak vs. Colonel II. II. Frink, Provost Marshal
In the case OF Charles Peak, one OF the parties
recently arrested Gs being connected with the
Navy Yard frauds, about which so much has
been said, q habeas corpus was yesterday issued
by Judge CadwRader returnabe this morning.
At noon the Provost Marshal appeared in
Court, and through Judge Knox, counsel for the
military authorities, presented return, that tho
relalOr lad been arrested by order OF tue Navy
Department, ana that he was held in custody by
the military authorities by order Of the Depart
meut.
The body OF the relator was not produced in
Court. The Judge suggested that perhaps it
would be better for the defendant 70 amend his
return 70 the effect that be brings the body or Is
ready 10 bring the body Of the reatOr into Court.
After 4 dCsgtOry discussion between Court and
counsel, a. 10 the questions likely TO arise In the
case at the instance OF Judge CadWalldCr the
matter was fixed for tomorrow az II o'clock. L.
{. Brewster, Esq, appeared ior the relaiOr.
THB SUPREME CoUtr Al NIsI PRUs-Julge
Read w ilam SpOcrhaBe W. Edward Ihlele.
An action 10 recover damages tOf an alleged
malicious prosecution for larceny, in the removal,
without authority, " certain machinery from a
building on Germantown road. He, with others,
II seems were tried In the Criminal Court upon
the charge thus preferred, and they were acquit-
ted. This suit for damages wa then begun Oh
trial. G. RemGk tor p,aintil.j GJloIth ana Geo.
NJ. Wharton for defendant.
CotrRr or QUARTER SEssIONs-Judge Allison.
-Stephen TieTney was acquitted this morning Of
a charge of rObOing Michael Mall0y OF sos.
The cases Of several small boys, their ages
ranging from seven or eight 10 twelve or thirteen,
charged with the systematic plundeung OF the
freight cars of the Baltimore Railroad depot, was
no for hearing. The parents Of but two Of the
bows appeared, and they were permitted TO take
their children upon entering bail for their future
good conduct Three others, whose parents did
not present themselves, were retained in custody
until some inquiry could be made into their
cases.
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THE LATEST NEWS.
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The Navy Yard Question in
Congress.
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MR.. ELLIS SPEECH.
LATEST FROM CITY POINT.
List Of Released P0nnsylvaniaus at
Annapolis,
Etc, E,c,, Etc, Etc, E,c., E,c.. Eso.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Sps.ta' Dapa'e5 TO TAs Er.uHy rrlyr1pA.
From gf'g Pint

Hfe.tA. bAt4fh TO III" ENInlny lflJrTph,
From cry P.int.
WAIuN01oN, December l3,-Tho steamer
Coayor, nom City Point, reports all quiet in front
OF Petersburg. Daring Suudly night. and up
TO ton o'clock yesterday morning, the hour at
which the Colyer left not a single gun was to be
Lcard there.
The hospital steamer C0HuretclR arrived here
this morning from City Point, With three hun
drCd and thirty sick and wounded soldiers. The
most OF these are cases Of typhoid fever, aud tw)
died on the passage. The hospitals at City Point
are being rapidly cleared Of patients, who are
being sent to Washington, Alexandria aud other
cities in the North.
The number Of patients received during the
week has been about one thousand, mostly sick,
but they are not serious cases. and numbers will
DC able to return to the field within a few days.
General Ranks Detained.
General Banks was TO have started yesterday
for the North, en- route 20 New Orleans; but after
an interview with the President his departure
was postponed indefinitely. It is probable, how
ever, that Inc will leave on Thursday ncNt.
The Indian War.
Lat5 gdy.Ces from Kansas report the destruc
tiou Of two large aud valuable trains Of Govern
meut supplies for the Incians, and fears are en-
tortGincd for the safety Of another train.
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Developments Made and In Progress.

This Company was organized with tho Intention Of
obainrg the largest possible rr tho stockholders
10 accomplish this ob ect, tho Company sinking three
wells on their account one ofhem Is yieliug tho
rate OF my barrels per day; smother down j5 ect the
third has been sunk the first rock will yCry good
show Of OIL
In addition to tho above, there seven wells being
bunk by responsible parties who pay all expenses aud
Sye 10 tbs Company half Of all tho OIL Produced ono
Of these parties is making Srsneemea's for boring
i've more wells, and expects have them all completed
during the four months. This development vl Uo
hNocn wells Of which tho Company will have all the Oh
from three and the half Of the OIL tom twelve. over ATTY
wCls be bored without Interfering with each othcr
Tho tulhc Island Wbo developed soon as practicable
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CAPITAL. sl.ooo,ooo.
100000 SHARES, ,..PAR VALUE, 500.

The walnut Boud region has the chareer or beug arst
cia5e OH territory, aud Is jusJ termed The Oil Bssu'
Armakabo aci connected with the locality ls that no
veil has cvtr been bored that did not Yell on. Upper
Walnut Island is Ia the very heart Of the on Basii Its
about miles rom OH Crock and loss distance from
Chry Run. From ts natural position, q affords working
facilities which but fow tracts otlapd on the river
posscss Il contains about twenty scrcs, and Is half
mile In length, thus giving about mile friver mott At
the lower crd or the island, the west side Of the river
arc The celebrated Lamb VOLS the east side OF tho
river the less noted" Star wells oa tho upper end Of
the island on tho cstsdt Of the river. tho warren
Bros wells and shor distance asoyo, the III ron'
wt on the cast sdo oC the river directly 10 tho
"Hunor' property, sdmttei BY practical men 20 be one
OF The best locations the river. There bc Qucs-
ton, therefore, In regard to lie being afs-clnss Oh
teirUory Another great advantage t has, Is its na'ura
ptati1n, which separates Il trum all other properties
Many good wells have ceased Yield OIL by being tapped
BY parties boring In the adjoining lot; such could not
happen on tho Island. Another advantage Is easy accoss
to the Island. shuments OF on can be made withsut
troubo. and The price paid the Oh Is about one
dollar per barrel more than Is pad on the creek.
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PROPOSALS.
VTTAGON COVERS.

NM JAIO4N Wv AANos
wv AssIgrAST QuAFrTnyAsTEa's OEt1cE.
CtsCfsNaTt, Ohlo, December s, 1855
FroroIsls are invited by The n9dersgnol, unih
TUESDAY, December 20, 1861, At u O'Clock n, for
WAGON COVERs-Arny Size and Pattern
Bids will BE- considered for Army Wagon Covers or
Go Linen Duck. Each cover 10 be II fett inches
hng, by9 feet Inches wide. The Duck mast be tree
from ute ard equal IN quality 10 that IneLsuring 8's
inches wide and weighing 60 the linear yart,
The buE Der bid for and the time Of delivery must be
satt d. and sample fuTnlshedi and each BID must
be- Png by two responsible suree guaranteeing
over their own sgnat that the bidder vii enter Into
hond for the uihlnent OF bis contract should one DO
awarded him.
bidders re invted 70 be present
Awards viii be made Friday December 10. 1861.
1be right Is reserved to reject any Did deemed unroa
Each bd must b0 marked on the envelope proposals
for Wagon Covers Apd addressed 20 the undersghn
BY order OF Colonel william ". Mchm, Chief Quarter
master, Cincinnati Depot, A. j, PHELPS,
l3-lg-5t Captain and q, M.
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Montana Items.

The Information from Montana Territory Is that
lC election there had gone against the Admilis-
GgtiCu.
Tic dozen faI boats, that we're built on the
Yellowstone, and sart5d down from where tue
Bo2eman road nersccts It, found the river full
OF snlg, and rapids, and two Of the boats were
lost.
A big silver lode has been struck at wash
hgtOu GuCh.
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The property OF the above Company consists OF over go
Ccur hundred and sixty aero, OF Laud In Zee simple,
situated tie Sugar Camp Branch of stuartl run, yo-
mango county Pennsylvania lying between on creek on
line between he Hyde snd Egbort story, aud NcEmeny
Farms and the Allegheny river In the bolrt OF tao oil
regions nearly two miles each side orc rum OF borabe
tcior' with for tho sinking Of hundreds Of wells
and Is considered by experienced person, In the oil busi
ness invaluable oproducIng territory. There are ol
wells every direction scar this property PRODUCING large
yields.
The utmost energy Is being, and viii be- directed 70 the
development Of this property to make It productive and
rcmuucrstyo to the stockholders.
Tic Company a lease OF aud quarter acres on
the culbertson tract tho Allegheny river nearly adoln-
ing continuous pumping wells OF forty barrels per day
wehes lust beOn put in operation; go feet deep from
which they receiving ten (O) barrels Of oil per
day, and increasing It Is within cw hundred yards of
lhc celebrated Husey and Mcbride and Ioydrlck wells
and others which have aud producing largely. There
Is room this tract for three four more wells and ON
which wells will be sunk without delay. on tho main
properly engine tools, tc being placed and contracts
being made for the sinking OF several other wells.
large portion Of tho stock having already been sub
sched the books will open short period for
the remaining shares, the subscription price, $50 per
share full paid.
For further Information, Apply 70