, 1865-12-08
Daiies corresp6hdenoe
D1Llls, Dec. s, 1865.
MONTANA. Va. mann.

MONTANA, vs.. IDAHO.
Despite the approach of winter and the IN.
certainty as-tO reaching the gold mines 10 Mon
iana Territory, the rush still continues. Ifany-
thing were wanting to increase thsinterest, GER
tany the report Of the late discovery Of the gol-
den vault would Be- suhBeisnt. Il Is beyond
doubt, that in 1866 the Territory of Montana
Twill stand before the world as a great gold pro-
ducing country, but your correspondent doubts
fit will ever outrival the famous Territory Of
Idaho. Scarce fouryears have elapsed since the
diseofety Of gold mines in Idaho, the first Of
which were Boise That district employed all
the men who then arrived by thousands from the
played-out mines in California Most every
body living east of the Cascades, is familiar with
the richness and extent of de Boise mines, aud
knows that in view ofthe inducements held out
there and the high figures Of labor prevailing,
but few thought of venturihs out and prospect
ing the as yet une<plored psrts of Idaho. Your
correspondent ventures to say that all those who
now rush wildly to the distant country of Nom
tana, will, before the elapse of another year
come back to the shores of the Columbia and
Snake, attracted by discoveries Of mines, of
much greater extent than ahyf found in Montana.
TIE PACIFIC.
| This Steamer arrived at Portland OF fts last
day of November, making the trip between San
/ Francisco and Portland in eight days, having
been compelled to lay four days on the Bar out
side of the Columbia river. Fears were enter
tanned, and in fact the belief gained ground at
Portland as we'll as the Dalles, that she had been
class of people living amongst us, who get up
such reports on purpose to annoy those who have
friends and acquaintances on board. Such
things, happening in an enlightened community
are shameful, and the originators should be Sc
verely dealt with. The Pacific is a sea-worthy
boat, andin fact the only one fit to travel, on the
route. 1t appears that the "0rizaba" was not
deemed trustworthy to be sent out in the most
dangerous time Of the year Fhe people of the
North feel thankful for her non-appearance.-
May she never be sent to this part of the Pacific
again, but remain to rot at the wharf of the Sea
King of the Pacific, Ben Holiday.
NAPOLEON AND THE y. Y. TINES.
Some of our citizens may not as yet be aware
ofth fact that the Emperor of the French can
read English, and BY every arrival of American
/ papers, reads them but nevertheless such is the
ease. The people of the United States should
feel thankful to Bonaparte for the interest he
! displays in their behalf The New York Times,
an able an3leading journal, was recently or
l rod
| France, on the ground ofits being reasonable
| psper. Henry ]. Raymond, editor of the Times,
| is firm friend of the GoYe-nmeut of Jdarez.
and wishes like all the friends of the Monroe doc
trine, to drive the French out of Mexico He
ably discusses the failure of Napoleon to setIup
an empire in Merico, aud advises him no longer
to pursue policy which only strengthens his
enemies at home His Majesty, i'll return for
Mr.. Raymond's compliment orders his papers to
be withheld from circulation. This fact is shame
fdl, and tends to show that Napoleon himself is
conscious Of the unpopuarity he has gained in
his Mexican policy.
sisFsHS CAPITAL
| Late adyices from New York, state that there
are 4 great many Oregon and Idaho citizens So
journing in that city, with yiew~of selling
fleet" They are all men who have the welfare
of the country at heart and try all in their pow
er to hasten its development. Feet" so far,
commands good prices, aud New Workers have
| great faith in the richness of our country. No
+doubt each ofthose gentlemen will bring a twen-
ty stamp mill home. 1t is said :hnt Owyhee
carries the bulk of investments As Owyhee
gives good account of herself, second Wash
oe excitement may soon be expected. In con-
nection with the above, your correspondent
thinks that it is shameful on the part of Califor-
mia in refusing to aid us in developing our quartz
lodes. Scarcely one dollar has as yet been IN
vested from California, with the exception of
mill running now at Owyhee. Ou- San Francis
co neighbors certainly grasp every dollar they
can get hold Of from the northern country, but
nary-a cent they leave with us in return. Un-
less they cease the foolish policy, which they
have been pursuing ever since gold was discov-
cred in the northern country, they may yet come
to grief, and we will teach them in the future.
that in order to keep our trade, they dYzst do
something more than to wait for the arrival of
each steamer to receive our shipments of treas
ure.
Local I1EEs.
| Your correspondent, we'll as our citizens
generally, were rejoiced last week Oh the arrival
/ Of tse Cars, to take by the hand W. II. Newell,
Esq of the Statesman. Mr.. N. looked well and
hearty, and stayed in our City until this morn
ing, when be left again for Walla walla. Hav-
ing been a resident of our City for a number of
years and being at the head of every important
eBterprise, which tended to build up our four
isaiug town, we are naturally glad to see his ia.
miiar face among US. May be soon calf and see
his friends again at the Dalles of the Cofdm6fA.
TIE WEATHER
Imagine our astonishment, when on Thurs
day last after being visited for two weeks by
Nr. Webfoot, we beheld the streets, houses and
mountains clad in white garrhentsl And now
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