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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

ARREsTED.-Jarvin j. Bush, one of
the brothers who we're concerned In kill
ing Sheriff Sullivan and a Mr.. Dennison
about two years ago at the Cascades, was
arrested in Portland last week and is held
to answer for the offence. His brothers
were tried and acquitted at Vancouver
last Spring term of Court for their share
in the killing.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

HAP Assault seems that some scan
dAJ arose Il Salem lately growing out of the
behavior of a certain Baptist Clergyman
there tOxsrds a young lady VINO set beside
him during The exhibition Of Paradise Lost.
The Review says the reverend man has re
futed the calamny in the nest satisfactory
mhneer to TIE members Of his Church, He
was 50 absorbed with the exhibition that he
nss not quite aware Of what he was doing,
His Standing s nof nKeg % be injured u5
the SANDER, ne are happy 70 hear. The
good man has hard times enough without
having this sorsof caIamny put upon him,
and il is gratifying p learn that to his ex-
n~lanations the members Of his Church have
Responded satisfactory"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

BuTINa up.-The Woolen Mill Company
at Salem have lately made extensive pur,
chascs of lands and buildings about there.
A little while ago they boughtthe old Metho.
dist parsonage, and last week they purchas-
cd the furniture mandatory, water power,
and eight acres of land owned by Watt &
Rolter, on Mil creek, East Salem. They
are also negotiating for the purchase of Hol-
man & Clark's tannery, and if they get it,
their property will completely c%ncircle the
town.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

WEATHER BouND.-At last accounts the
Sierra Nevada and Active, and two
vessels were anchored in Bakers bay,
awaiting an abatement of the storm so as to
cross the bar. Three sailing vessels were
seen OF the bar trying to get in.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

What DoEs IT MEAN I've clip
the following from the last Statesman:
Do you know of an instance in the United
States, or did you ever hear of one, where a
State Printer, after having failedto "gouge''
the State out of the benefits of its printing,
would then stolidly stand up and refuse to
do the State printing and at a time, too,
when the whole State is without printed
laws?
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

NoRru SANriAN MISEs.-The new quartz
lodes some months ago discovered in the
North Santiam district are creating ne small
interest among usiners, capitalists and others
in the lower part of the Valley and in Ore
gon City and Portland. Eighteen distinct
lodes have been found, five companies ineor-
pOrated, enc hundred and fifty claims re-
corded, four tunnels commenced, and owes
two hundred feet of tunnclling completed
The prospects of gold and silver have SO far
been satisfactory. Prominent in the deyel-
opment Of the mines, as proprietors, are Col.
Jennings, Capt. Hedges, Judge Garfield,
and Mr.. Holmes, of Oregon City II. ".
Eddy of Milwaukee J, u. 7, Huntington,
j. II. Moores, and Qhas, Cartwright, of Sa-
lem DR.. Chapman and T. b. Lewis, of
Portland. Arastras, furnaces, and chemic.
al apparatus, to facilitate operations in the
mines, have been supplied at some of the
lodes. Ore from the lodes owned at Oregon
City, has assayed from $25 to $I75 per ton
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

RoBBERY.-The Umatilla Advertiser says
a robbery is reported to have occurred on the
Tenino while she lay at the landing on the
night of the 18th. The amount stolen is
stated at about s. 200.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

QuAnrz MlNING.-The quartz lodes about
Florence have prospected SO richly that
quartz mills have been ordered, and will be
in operation probably by next June.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

Heavy yRRprcrs.-At the late session of
the L. S. Circuit Court, Judge Deadly presid.
ing, at Portland, Capt. A. NJ. Burns, Of the
ocean steamer DriEaba, was mulcted in the
sum of Sl5, Ql0 in one suit, and nearly So,
900 in another, for violations of the rcYanue
laws.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

RIVER NAvIoArIoN.-Tho Independent
Echo Navigation Company has been incor-
poratcd in Salem, for thepurpose Of running
on the Willamette, Yamhill and
Santiam rivers. Capital stock, $50, 900.
Incorporators, A. P. Ankony, John 6. Bell
and a. E. Starr.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25
RE1HoUaAsTI

EHn oFTTcH or THIS PAPER Is
semexedtos he one story barding on the street run
nins from tho river by tAe Court House, east side,
two blocks sgnth g the main business street
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

Tng SroRM,-The heavy gale of Sunday
last played smash in Portland. Signs, avn.
ings, aud other such exposed property, went
Umbrellas were very lively, and
lanterns kept dark.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

The Harry TAMILy.-The last Statesman
whacks away at General Elisha, the orego-
nian, and other of its party members aud
organs, in reply to whacks they pll just
:" previously before" gave it,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

R.Iss.-Seyere rains have fallen in Wal
la Waila recently. Some wag suggested
that the proposed annexation to Oregon
caused such Web Foot weather.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

MUSTERED OuT.-Col. G. b. Curry, late
in command at Fort Vancouver, has been
mustered out of service, and Lieut.. Colonel
Drake succeeds to tho command.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

FRE.-The Ynmhill Court House in Las
took fire during the late term Of the
Circuit Court there, but the flames were
e~xtinguished. The roof was some,
what damaged.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

THAakscIYlgo DAY:-president johnson
having appointed Thursday, Dec. 7th, as a
day of National Thanksgiving, Gov. Gibbs
has fixed upon the same day for a State
Thanksgiving.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

TuE RAsCALs.-Tho Mo~antainecr says all
manner of rascalities, from manufacturing
gold dust to petty larccnies, are being
practiced By forty or fifty rascals who now
Dalles City.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

DRowNED.-Jimmy Irwin, a private in
Company e, Oregon Volunteers, while on
the way down from coIviIIc with his com
pany, jumped overheard at Umatilla on the
18th, and was drowned. He was drunk at
the time.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25


sAsrtAa oREss-1eslsr1ay We. wcfe shown the
AssSeFs returns Of hse different specimens Of ore
found a various places Ia Re santiam mineral
district. The ores were ali taken from veins dis
covered deFlag las. season by Jere. briggs Of this
this pAeA, aaa were simply The Outer groupings Of
ts several veins. The assays were made IN Port
land. The lowest was nom the cropping Of .
ledse On The vary summit Of . moantaln-So 10 Of
silver per ION nex. orr taken eaSse TO The river-
p p IN silver. and . q IN guild. . total Of sl2 A.
per ton Aexts ore from TIE cropping Of a side hill
sdgelsl2 IS Of silver per ton next. from a small
eaha Of seemingly pNre galena<is 50 Of silver per
tea; aud lastly, orr from a wei developed ledge-
- - ofsavers and s2S OF IN gold. total ofs94H
per ton. Three other assays made OF santiaaa
aEss taken 70 Portland last week by Mr. briggs,
rsalsed much richer than any Of those mentioned
Aesins but as they had PISSED Out Of bis hands he
VS. unable to give Us the exact figures. That the
sansiAm mineral region IS gradually and surely
dsYeloniug extensive and rich gplds silver, end
sslena hedges, Is no longer . debated question.
Experienced scientific and practical miners agree in
nseneaaeins 1t one Of the best promising mineral
sections on the coast, and predict that in a few
4SHa - EtttNNN "a tAN HtNStN1A ~.4A
yin rank ath that = any other known section.
A err ESFsarnssn-one Of these swim
ding eoncpgns has visited this place during the
ussk The Contemplating proprietor receives
aRy cents from any person who chooses 70 invest,
and IN return e6sr, his victims The chance Of MIN
ming a book WORTH anywhere aron aRleayune TO
two dollars-tskins excellent care however to 50
uanage his scheme as to have The pieaynne books
uniformly drawn. Lotteries arc prohibited
ia this State. This " Gin Enterprise is simply a
snail book lottery. most sxinaiingly conducted
noubtess lis "manager's VII visit other towns,
4 Is worse than throwing away money to chance
ii d AumSug enterprises. The best and
eheaS sAy 10 gel boaks-heaesty eptained-s TO
bar them At regular bookstores. Parties who per-
~sulate ths country With snail lotteries. who
essF Of rresond to give books or other articles
gorth from one aoHarfo ase rsea dollars for hfty
cents, bat whose chief stock consists Of two-bit
books, know how to manage 20 that he 1attcr ae
aaife exclusively dispensed. To give books worth
aollars, somebody must be swinaied.
IN wEarnkn.-The week Just passing away
has been one ofthe most inelcuent ever known in
Oregon. A furious stQFn Of sind snd rain set in
early Sunday morning, the wins increased to a
gale during tie day. aad - sontinped anabated il
violence Until nearly mldnigAtlthe rain mean
tims pouring ircsssandy. Monday opened with
; bare moderation Of he storm, bat not until
Tuesday was there 4 material cessation of it, The
rsnssnder Of the week has been = Succession Of
figh winds, more or less rain and most in~element
Wsather generally
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

ExAcr1Y.-The oregonian thinks it hor-
rible that bad negroes should be fogged, but
has no word Of condemnation for the inaic-
ton Of torture By thumb-screws applied to
military prisoners who happen to be white
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

Coal BED.-The Umatilla Advertiser says
an extensive coal bed has been discovered on
Snake river, about a mile and a half above
Odds Ferry.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

HAIL SroRa.-The Astoria Gazette SAYS
a severe hail storm visited that place
last Monday, and that some Of the hail stones
were as large as hickory nuts.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

FRoM CoLv1LLE-Reports to Nov. 18th,
from Colyille mines tell of wonderful gold
products and big strikes-ayerages Of from
SIS to $50 per day to the man,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

NATIONAL BANK.-It is stated that the
National Bank soon to be located at Bort
land viii be under the management Of
Amory Holbrook, ESQ.,, and II. w. Eddy.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

No ANEExATIoN.-The Walla Walla
Statesman of Nov. 18th says the movement
for annexation to Oregon in that county is
virtually abandoned.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

CLAcKAMAs CoUNTY.-The total valuation
Of property in Clackamas is 81 ,605, 594.
There are 905 voters to q total population Of
3,eo7. The total tax is Is mills.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25
Z O O. f.
MEETINGS
NJ. e. CHURCH SOUTH.
CIRCUITS.

CIRCUITS.
EUGENE CITY Fourth Saturday and Sabbath
in November.
BRowNsynLE-First Saturday and Sabbath in
December.
Al BANY-second saturday and Sabbath in De
cemher.
LAFAYETTE-Fourth Saturday and Sabbath in
December.
OREGON c%iTY-FinA Saturday aud Sabbath in
her.
ISpEPENDENcE-First Saturday and Sabbath
IN January. 1866.
SALEM-Sceond Saturday and Sabbath in Jan
eary.
N. 1.-The District Stewards will please sneet
me in Corvallis on he third Saturday and Sabbath
in November. A. L. SEARS, p. s..
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

No CASTERS NEws.-Not a line Of tele-
graphic news has come since our last Issue,
The line is down everywhere so far as heard
from,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

EucrNE errY:-Fhe journal says more
enterprise is now being exhibited in Eugene
City than at any time for years before. Glad
to know it.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

nepOrted by :. Noreross, November 81

Wheat, 81 90 III bushei. Oats. zoe. y bnshel.
Potatoes, 4Oe Gg45c u bush. Flour. s. 5e63$e
b Dbl. Butter, nc p II. Eggs, soe q dozen.
Dried Apples, 30 r3 ID. Dried Peaches, he Il ID.
Dried plums. be dried pears. zoe. Oregon socks,
81 90 - dog; Pork, sgsle u II.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

ruR BANK ExeaAxeE-This favosite hoape is
one Of tho 6uessfurnished and best kept IN Oregon.
Mr. wm. Gird, its widely known AID very popular
proprietor, has no superior and very few equals in
his line Of business and be nkes good care to sec
that his guests arc amply ensersained- His house
has fae billiard tables On which the lovers Of that
hsnathfala aud 8~tsrsetirs game ean nninterruptealy
exercise. Fke bar 4 supplied Win the best qaali
ties Of csears and beverages and DO has besides, to
casex d 40 epieurean palae = his visitors, fresh
aaseSassoyssers from Yaqafaas
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

SroNE WnARr.-Mr. Matheney, late own
er of the steam ferry at Salem, has COM
menced the building of a stone wharf at that
place.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

To MoNTANA.-Pnck trains continue to
leave Lewiston for the Dlackfuot country.
They charge so cents per pound for freight
TO Helena.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

TKEAsuRE AND FsEIeHT-The Sierra Ne
rada, on her trip from Portland tosan Fran
cisco last week, took away s275, oooin treas.
ure, 45go boxes apples, IFS hides, 3 bales
wool, Sc kegs dried apples. and a sacks
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

SoIDrERs' YorEs.-At three polls opened
in Washington city for soldiers belonging
70 Chic regiments tosote at for the recent
election, the baiioting resulted as follows +;
Democratic votes, III; Abolition votes, 119.
God help the III when Stanton discovers
them.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

Ssow.-Three inches of snow fell on the
Blue Mountains during the storms early last
week.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

pRorFRrY IN uaArtlLA.-A building and
lot in umatilla Landing sold last week, at
Administrator snle, for 81 800.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

pnosrERous.-'fhe Statesman says thore
Is notan nntesanted building in Walla Walla.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25
DIED:

Ia 6~ubiinlig, MEriep county, NV. 18th. Of con
sumption, Missouri Ann, wife Of George S. Down
ing, aud daughter VI I. II aud Nancy Evans, aged
81 years, | month aud ~ days.
Near Jackson, Amador county, Cal. Oct. 30th,
Roxey Elizabeth, wife Of Stephen II. Meeker, for
merly of Oregon City, in the SSH year Of her age.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25

2Hk DxEoenArte Messsse-Te Is hoped that
every Demoeratin Afbaay WI attend tho meeting
Il tie coarE Hease dis evening at O'Clock, to
prepare for the ensuing charter ~slcction. Rain,
o. no rain, let Al be pesspk There is work for
Al a ao.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-11-25
TATE RIGHTS DEMOCRAT.
Agenta % ninn oountv.
A TOWN MEETING!
RALLYl DHmooRATsi

THE DEMOCRATS OF ALBANY
ere Eaesstea % assemble IN fun meeting THIS
tsAlVhpA4l kFkNING, ht I ascieek. IN the
inAtien q = Democratic ticket for the ensuing
Charter election. Let every Democrat attend.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-02
EXPLOSION AT MOBILE.
Three Hundred Persous Knuea-
Eight squar' . OF Buildings ID. mol.
ished-LOss SS,OOv,OOO.

CHICAGO. May 70. The Tribune,s special dis.
patch from New Orleans, dated 26th. saws The
old depot and mag's ne at Mobile exploded mt
two o'clock Yesterday. The shock was terrific
The city was shook to its very foundations
E ght squares of buildings were DESTROYED.
Five hundred persons were buried in The ruins.
The loss Is estimated at 90 900. 600. The orr.
gin of the explosion has not yet been ascer-
tanned.
MEMPHIS. via CAIRO May pa dispatch
from New Orleans the 10Th says on the evening
of the 24th the min ordinance depot in Mar
shali's warehouse, Mobile, tlew up with o ter
rible explosion. ABOUT 800 persons killed and
many wounded. Thousands were buried in
the ruins. Eight entire squares OF the CITY
were demolished and about 8, QUO bales of cot
ton were destroyed.
The steamers Col. Cowles and Kate Dole
with all IN board were entirely destroyed. A
great portion of the business cen re OF the city
is badiv damaged. The total loss is estimated
at So 600 700.
Gen. Granger rendered prompt relief to the
sufferers The cause of the explosion is un-
certain. The ordinance stores. which were q
portion of the munitions surrendered by Dick
Taylor, were in course of removal when 1t oc.
Cured. The entire city is more or less injured
by the explosion.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-02
FROM CALIFORNIA.
"a conspiracy 10 Seize n Peruvian
Steamer

Gan FRANCISCO: May 26.-The examination
naue into the circumstances attending the
cohpilcity 10 seize the Peruvian steamer Col.
lon ~ .nis port reveal these facts: Passengers
VI oollo Inc brontes some 200 in number.
enlisted ostensibly To proceed to Arizonia Int
really TO land Oh the Mexican coast In the Gnif
OF California: man by the name of Will
Jams was to be the General In command Of the
expedition, and another BY the name of HIM
gerford, of the Army of the Potomac, was its
Colonel
Subsequent to the detention of the Rrontes
by the authorities, Williams and others con.
ceried scheme to seize the Cotton, run her to
sea. use her as privateer against Am5rica
commerce. Some of the leading parties in the
conspiracy were formerly known as rebel sym
pathlzers.
The Mexican General Vega, agent of the
JuareZ government, made large advances of
money to Williams as the leader of the emf
grafton scheme, until he ascertained that the
money was likely to be misapplied, when he
gave information against Williams. Williams
had given others to understand that the seizure
of the Cotton was understood between the Mex
lean and Peruvian authorities; that the chow
or force in making the seizure was necessary
to acquit the latter of any blame in the matter.
The men selected by Williams for the enter.
prise were sworn to carry it through on the
blade of sword in private, and the duty of
one OF the party was to cut the telegraph wires.
The scheme contemplated the seizure of the
French transport Prime, when she came down
from Marisande. The parties arrested are in
the city prison charged with conspiracy to
commit felony. They will be examined be-
fore the Police Court tomorrow. The trial If
the Panama pirates continued. The letter OF
the rebel Secretary of War, Mallory. is produc.
ed. It's genuineness is acknowledged. The
prisoners set up as their defence that they were
engaged in the lawful warfare and should be
considered as prisoners of war. The subscrip.
ton to the 7-3O bonds in this city yesterday
Cooke.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-02
FROM CINCINNATI,
Interesting News from Tennessee
and Kentucky.

CINCINNATI. May 3O-The Commercials dis
patch from Chattanooga says Southern papers
received there announce their intention to ac-
cept the new era in good faith. and so stand by
the government in the task of restoring order
and industry. They reprobate guerilla warfare
or acts against individuals holding political
opinions differing from themselves, and lay
aside ideas heretofore animating them.
John Bell is in Atlanta.
The East Tennessee and Georgia Railroad is
being repaired. Oaly twenty miles remain to
connect with Bristol.
Elk Secretary Mallory and Howell Cobb
passed Chattanooga for Nashville yesterday
under guard.
Detachrnents of Wilson's cavalry are daily
arriving at Chattanooga
The Commercials Frankfort dispatch saws re-
cruiting Is going on briskly in Central Ken
lucky. In few months more negro enlist.
ments will settle the question for Kentucky,
independent of the constitutional amendment.
The Gdaette's Nashville dispa'c Oh says Gen.
Upton arrived with the archives of the State
and $3.50, 600 in specie. The Tennessee Senate
passed the elective franchise bill yesterday--16
to 5. The rebel Champ. Ferguson has been
captured and is closely confined in irons at
Nashville
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-02

Desiitution Of the Peopie.-.They are
Gracefully Submitting 70 the New
kkule.

New YORK, May 29-The Heralds Mont.
gomery Gaia. correspondent says business Is
being resumed there and good order prevails.
The number of rations issued daily 10 white
people Is 2 600. and to colored 600. MANY of
the white people receiving rations are of the
most respectable families.
Gen. Grierson and his command had reached
Troy when informed of the armiatice with
Johnston. He learned at the same time of the
assassination of the President. He moved on
to Enfaula Ala. where he could obtain better
subsistence. After remaining there few days
he learned of the reputation of the armistice
and proceeded at once to Montgomery.
The people acknowledged being badly
whipped and willing to try the old govern
ment again, minus slavery The country ia
foil OF returning soldiers, much incensed
against the Richmond secessionists who had
forced them into the rebellion, leaving their
families to suffer 10 their absence.
Major Perry's expedition, consisting of q
mere handful of men had made q circuit
through Clawsenville Bells Landing, Camden.
Clifton and other places Destroyed much rebel
property. They had things all their own way.
heIping themselves to horses freely and being
handsomely entertained by the ladies, whom
lhey treated with much respect.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-02
FROM TEXAS.
Col. Barrett,s Fight with tho Rebels

NEW York. May 2a.-The HeralGs CORES.
pendent gives full particulars of the fight at
Bacachico, Texas, the last battle of the rebel
lion.
The national force under Col Barrett was
only three hundred. II started out for foraging
purposes and to surprise q rebel camp at Pal
metto range. and was 10 the commencement of
its movements very success full capturing the
camp and making other Very valuable seizures.
Col Bsrrett's troops kept pushing on, driv.
ing parties If the enemy before them. till final
" they found Themselves confronted by about
o thousand rebels. aud were auliged TO retreat.
1t appear that Col. Barrett had none killed in
the fighting and only i've wounded, but on his
return to BrazOs seven'y of his men were miss
ing. Many Of these however. afterwards made
their escape from tie enemy and returned TO
camp The rebel los is Unknown.
Great excitement Was Caused at Brownsville
BY the movements OF Col. Birrel,s foraginp
party. the rebels there taking il for an advance
On that place.