The daily mountaineer. (Dalles, Or.) 1861-1866, 1865-08-25

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EASTERN NEws.-The OregoniGn has tele-
graphic dispatches from the East to the 10th.
The work of reconstruction is progressing
steadily and satisfactorily A large number
of Southern rebels are said to be enisting
under Maximillian; this way his forces have
been very materially recruited.
n TREATY WITH PAUMNA.-The Jacksonville
Sentinel says Superintendent Huntington, has
succeeded in making treaty with Paulina,
the great Snake chief The stipulation on
the part of the Government is, $4,000 year
for the first Ave years, ,,and $1,000 yenr for
fifteen years. The Superintendent deserves
great credit for the energy he has exhibited
in this whole matter. tE
New DIdG1NGs. have report that
new and rich mines have been discovered in,
the Blackfeet country. The report reached
Walla Walla, and caused quite an excite
ment Large numbers were preparing to
leave for the new diggings, and it is said
that FIVE hundred animals, loaded with pro-
visions, will start out from Walla Walla be-
fore the close of this week.
AN OLD FRIEND.-We were more than
leased yesterday to take by this hand our old
riend E. L. James, who is known to the whole
country as pioneer expressman. Newspaper
readers will recollect that Mr.. James name
, has been mentioned in connection with a
shooting affair which la'ely came off Mt Idaho
CITY. in which ex-sheriif Pinkbam was killed
His many friends will be pleased to know that
on q full examination, it was shown mat ne
had not the most remore connection with the
unfortunate affair, and that he was honorably
discharged. The Judge and Prosecuting At
torney congratulating him on being exnonora-
ted from all blame. The result is only wna'
we expected. From our knowledge OF the
man both here and in California we were
convinced that no crime could be laid 10 mis-
charge. .r Hr
DR. TALBOT, q former resident of the Dalles
died at Boise City, on the 18th inst. d.
was well known in this State aud California
and wherever known was highly esteemed
As a medical man he stood at the bead OF hi
nrofession, and certainly his success as prac
titioner was all that the most ambition
could have desired. In the private walks Q
life he maintained the character OF high
toned, christian gentleman, ever ready to re
lieve the distressed or aid the worthy. Out
side his profession, he was man OF more ina
ordinary attainments, and as such his CONVEX
satiou was at all times calculated to insUu'
aas we'll as entertain. In the fullness OF year
and far from home he was called to rest OF
although comparatively among strangers I
Id h, hns yh hUnOrel h n
living and mourn him dead.
MILITARY ROAD FROM Fort DALLEs TO FoT
BoIsE.-The importance of opening roa
from Fort Dalles to Fort Boise, in milital
'point Of view, mas heretofore been 0yerloo
ed. It's evident that for years to come mi
itary posts must be kept up in the Boise al
Owyhee country, as q protection against
dian outrages, and to ship supplies to the
points. by circuitous route is not to
thought of. We are quite sure that if prop
representations be made, at the next sessi
of Congress, an appropriation, either
money or lands, or both can be secured
for the purpose of opening the road. V
have it on competent authority, that the L
partmeut Commander, gentleman W
has spent several years in traversng I
country, favors the proposition as measu
of economy to the Government Referri
to the proposed road, a high military auth'
ity says aThe figures will show thata go
road from Fort Dalles TO Fort Boise IN
item of transportation of army supplies
troops, will in two years save the Gene
Goyernment a sum sufficient to make
road" With this road finished and
working order, the Salt Lake mail wo'
find its termination at the Dslles, and
whole country beyond would look to t
point as the base Of supplies. We ha
kora outIined n MEASURE in which the VIII