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, 1865-06-09
Alanthus Trees.


EDS. STATESMAN Having noticed that a few
farmers in this valley have planted young Alan
thus trees, in the laudable endeavor ofcreating
a shade around their dwellings, will take upon
myself the responsibility of giving the people
some facts as to the nature and character of the
tree 10 question
They grow to the size of a tree from Young
shoot rapidly. For foliage they have quanti-
ty of stems some eighteen inches in length from
which leaves branch out on opposite sides, which
leaves are about three inches in length and an
inch and a half in width, pointed at the ends.
In July Il thnk) they come into bloom. The
blossom consists of a cone Of green flowers,
which, when. in full bloom, emits most disA-
greatle efluyia, making it necessary to shut
down the windows at nightto prevent being nau
seated thereby The roots send up innumerable
suckers which will even force up brick pave
ments in their irripressibe growth toward the
upper air, To repay for all these drGWbacks you
get a sprangled tree whose branches. when out in
fullest leaf, will not afford shade sufficient to
cover anything larger than one ofthe leaves Of
the tree in question; and when antumn's frost
nips the foliage, leaves, stems and all fall away
and there remains nothing but the bare, scrawny
limbs, unsightly in their appearance to remind
you that thenext season you will be regaed with
the unsavory odors of its malarous bloom.
To those who have not lived as I have, with
two of these trees near my chamber window for
many consecutive years, and only endured them
because had not the power to cut them down,
| would say,if you do not believe, try them for
your own satisfaction; but if l were the law ma
ker for this county, would prohibit them by
statute. Yours truly, W. W JOHNSON.
Walla Walla, May 29th, 1865.
, 1865-06-09
Notice.


To the Petticodt Electors Of WalJa Waud County,
,Oh0 hare been pleased 10 confer the honor Of an
office on one not an faUor of Jeff. DaUis or the
Platform Of any Copperhead party:
shatl accept the Office, and will qualify, for
your benefit, as soon as possible You must ex
cuse me for not calling on any ofyou to go on
my official bond as | expect to be able to give
something better than straw bond-I will at
tend to any legal business, provided my fees are
paid IN dd0ance with Lincolns money. shall
not receive for my services any of JEFF. Davis
paper or the money of any government not able
to protect itself without being obliged to dress
in petticoats
Iah III not expectyou to endors2 me again, should
!, in attempting to execute the law, find the last
ditch and be obliged to disguise myself with
petticoats for self protection, your noted
chief jeff. Davis has done. Do you wish me to
appoint some one Of your number as deputy who
has niger on the brain and can not see any acts
of the government (since Buchanan's time) but
what have been unconstitutional? If so, when
you apply for the situation, advise you to have
your candidate well protected by being surroun-
ded with many hoops. II. PARKER.
P. S.-The Copperheads, no doubt, win dis
claim the responsibility of electing me to Office
after reading the above notice. The Union for
ever All traitors and the Walla W liza Democ-
racy to the contrary notwthStand ng.
II. p, once Democrat.
, 1865-06-09

We have conversed with two or three persons
this week who profess to have travelled over the
country lying between the Coeur AleDe Mis-
sion and the spurs of the Rocky mountains to
the eastward, and who claim to have some
They tell us that the face of the country is gem
orally mountainous and rough, and that quartz
rock and gravel is noticeable on almost all the
streams throughout that country; that the ledge
rock in places is slate, and in others, granite
These are the natural characteristics of gold
bearing regions, at all events.
, 1865-06-09
Estate OF Jacob sanndcrs.

ATOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
Y have been duly appointed and qualified by the
PROBATE Court of Wala Wal County, Washington
Territory, Administrations upon the estate of Jacob
Saunders. late of said County and Territory, de-
ceased; therefore, notice is hereby given TO all per-
sons indebted 10 said estate that they must come for
ward and make immediate payment to us, at either
of our residences in said county and those having
claims against the same must present them, with
proper vouchers, within year from this date
be forever barred.
F. SHELTON, I .s,.s
LOUISA SAUNDERS, Au'i 10
June 9, 1865. 26w4
, 1865-06-09

THE voTE.-The largest number of votes ev-
er cast in this county at an election were polled
on Monday. In Walla Walla precinct the
Republicans poled double the number of votes
cast by them at the delegate election, two years
ago. The Democratic vote in the precinct,
shows gain of three votes for Delegate over
that of two years ago. The gain is principally
on the Republican side. The Democrats did
not work in solid phaanx as usual. They
Scratched" their tickets badly and worked in
harmonously, generally, while the other side
made strong, united effort to carry the day.
We reckon they didn't vote oftener than once
a piece.
, 1865-06-09
California News.

ENGINE HoUsE.-At the meeting of the City
Council, on Tuesday evening, the bids for build
ing the Engine House were opened. Messrs.
Smith & Allen put in the lowest bid, $245O,
which was accepted. The building viii not be
in course of erection for some weeks yet, as it
will require some time for the lumber for it to
become properly seasoned. The structure, will
have two neat rooms in the upper story, one for
the use of the Firemen and the other to be used
for Council chamber, etc. 1t is to be built in a
neat and workmanlike manner, and when fin
ished will present creditable appearance, and
will be of great benefit to the City. The City
now pays, aud has been paying for great while,
$l5 per month rent for Council Room, and
when the new building is put up this monthly
outlay will cease. But aside from any such
considerations, the advantages to be derived
from having good engine house and an eff
cient fire department for the better protection of
property in cases Of fire, will more than coun-
terbalance all necessary outlays fer building.
, 1865-06-09
Horses! Horses! Horses !

St1RAYED, dark brown horse, l51S hands
y high; branded ID with bar il, one shoul-
der, and l. on the other hair rubbed short vi the
root of tail Also, black, work mare; no brands;
shod all around. Any person giving information
W here they are will be literally rewarded
B. GOODRICH, Franklin Market.
walla Walla, June 8, 65. 26mltf
, 1865-06-09
StraYed.

A WAY from town. about the first day Of May
"A large, Bay Horse, branded on the right
shoulder with an NJ W. has hollow, or scar,
abut an inch square on the right side of his neck;
dark name and Ia and da k feet about 10 or 3
years old. Also at the same time, small yearlsg
white, Indian mare colt. No brands.
ANY person finding the above horses ard giving
information # their whereabouts bringing their
to me at Walla ALA, will be paid for their tr0ab
WM PHILLIPS. -
June g. '65. 26tf
, 1865-06-09

Revs. G. w. Adams AID o. Orsbon will con-
mence a series Of Camp Meetings at a grove on Mil
Greek. s miles from town. Just shove the farm Of
Tn IS. Page, ESD Commencing on Friday, June 23d,
at / o'Clpck. A. NJ other ministers from the
willamette Valley will he in Tendance. The pub.
lie generally are nvi ed to attend.
, 1865-06-09

THE CRICKET PEsT.-Whilst riding out yes
terday afternoon, we noticed that the hill-sides
in the neghborhood of the Dalles were literally
covered with crickets. They are huge, luhber-
ly things, and so fat that they move with diff
Guilty. We hear it stated that they can be kept
out of fields by digging trenches into which
they fall and unable to get out. They nei-
ther jump or fly, and seem TO be deficient in
powers of lOcomotIon. On the creeks where
they are most troublesome, the farmers have
turned their hogs in among them and in this
wry have measurahly succeeded in ridd M their
fields of the pest. In Klikitat Valley they are
particularly bad, and in some instances the set
tiers have lost all their growing crops 1t is
something serious thus to lose the entire labor
Of a year.-DGEleS Nountaineer
These crickets are troublesome along the
creeks in portions of the Walla Walla valley,
but are not so numerous we believe as to do TIE
growing crops any serious damage.
, 1865-06-09

The Dailes AountaiOeer, Of June 4, says the
excitement in relation to the Ceur d'Alene
mines is Oh the increase at Dalles and that al
ready large numbers Of persons have either gone
or are going to the new ri Dorado.
, 1865-06-09

The Mountaineer says that Notwithstanding
the general complaint of dull times at the
Dalles, quite number of the citizens of that
place are investing their means in substan-
tal Improvements.
, 1865-06-09

We are told by farmers of this valley that'the
late rains will Heamply sufficient to mature the
wheat and barley crops. The wheat crop in
some portions of the valley will be unusually
light this season, while in other portions there
is promise Of at least an average yield.
, 1865-06-09
Certificate,

r CERTIFY that for Ten years ] was afflicted with
1 fever in both my limbs, aud that during
mat time tried great many physic ncne of
whom could give me any relief AbONt year ago
| was induced to call in the Chinese Doctor "Jim,"
and in the short space Of six weeks he effected q
perfect cure. / would recommend him to all person
similarly afflicted, believing that in such Diseases az
least his remedies are infatle.
Mrs. VIM. H. BABCOCK.
Waa Walla, June g. '65. 26w4
, 1865-06-09

MORE WAR.-A war between the United
States, and Macmillan and those who sustain
him in Mexico, seems inevitable Late news
from San Francisco goes to show that the war
spirit is likely to become general in that City
Meetings have been held there and speeches
made by prominent men, urging the enforcement
of the Monroe doctrine and the expulsion of
Macmillan from his Mexican throne. The
speeches, according to the telegraphic accounts,
were warmly approved, and it was urged that
similar meetings be held and popular sympathy
ELECTED for the republic of Mexico. A popular
expression in favor of driving Macmillan out
must result either in his giving up all preten-
sions 10 a throne in Mexico or force him into
fight If he should choose to fight, it is thought
he would be backed by Louis Napoleon, and in
case he received such assistance the war would
assume formidable proportions. In addition, it
is thought that portion of the rebels from the
Southern States would ally themselves to the
Macmillan interest. The only thing that could
prevent the United States from bringing such
contest to successful termination would be
the lack of money to carry on the war We are
soon to suffer- as people, humiliation from the
national abandonment of the Monroe doctrine
or suffer from the evil effects of another war for
we are of the opinion that Macmillan will not
give up Mexico unless he is forced to give it up by
the persuasive eloquence of hostile bullets and
bayonets.
, 1865-06-09
DR.. STEVENSON,
HONIOEOPATHIST.

(Successor to DR.. Gibson.)
TTAS removed his Office and residence to doom
below the Express Office, where he may be
iound prepared to attend to Medical and Surgical
practice in Town or Country.
Walla Walla, June 8, '65. 2stf.
, 1865-06-09
WASHINGTON MILLS.

TT He UNDERSIGNED would inform the public
4 that his Mill situated ou the
Touchet,
20 Niles from Walla WaIla on the Lewiston
isOad,
is now in successful operation, and pr epared to do
perfect work. Constantly hand and for sale, the
best Of
Flour, Bran, Shorts and Screenings.
I INTEND MY BRAND OF FLOUR TO
SPEAK FOR ITSELF
S.M. WAIT, Proprietor.
June 2, '6j. 25tf
, 1865-06-09

The Empress Eugenie is about to make her
debut as a writer. The life of Marie Antoinette,
from her pen, will soon make its appearance
, 1865-06-09

"Bull fight exhibition" recently came off
at the DaIles, and the performance is described
by the Mountaineer having been a very tame
affair. After the fight, the ''oxen" walked leis-
urely out of the enclosure, as though nothing
had transpired.
, 1865-06-09
GREAT POPULAR LOAN OF THE People.

Less than $500 coo COO Of the loan authorized by
the last Con gress are now on the market.
This amount, at the rate at which il is being ab-
sOrbed, will be subscribed fr in less than f. ur months
when the notes will undoubtedly command a pre-
mlunl as has uniformly been the closing the
subscriptions to other Loans.
In order that citizens OF every town and section of
the country may be afforded facilities for taking the
loan, the National Bank. State Banks. and Privats
Bankers throughout the county have generally
agreed to receive subscriptions at par Subscribers
will select iEeir own agents, in whom they have
confidence and who only are TO be responsible for
the delivery OF the hotes for which they receive
orders.
, 1865-06-09
MARRIED. D:

ADAMS-W I.oON-At the residence of J, F. Woo,
(gu.al Cotage) seven miles east Of this place,
June ID, 1865, by Rev. 0. Osborn, &. W Adams
and Miss Mahala Wilson. all formerly of Oregon.
, 1865-06-09

DY AUTHORITY or TIE SECRETARY OF
United states treasury Notes, bearing seven and
three teutEs per cent. interest, per annum, known
aSt the
, 1865-06-09
Election Returns.

The full returns from only three precincts
in the county (WaIla Walla, Wallula and
Upper TOuchet) have been received up to
the hour of going to press. The following is
the vote of these precints
, 1865-06-09

At last accounts the Columbia River was ris-
ing slowly, but lacked little Of being up to the
high water mark of last year
, 1865-06-09

"Castine,' the Washington correspondent of
the Sacramento Union, writes to that paper that
President Johnson twill so administer the Gov
ernment tnat there will be no chance for new
party to be formed out of the Union organza-
tion, unless it may be that negro suffrage shall
be prematurely precpitated on the people we
must come to that, but not at once or without
some popular education therefor"
We must come to negro suffrage, says Castne
but first the people must be educated and drilled
to accept that condition of things. Wonder
about how Tong it is going to take to educate
the people into thatinteresting belief? The doc
trine has already been pretty thoroughly taught
for about four years, and about long enough we
should think to corrupt the tastes and moral
status Of mostany people
, 1865-06-09

TIE PRESIDENT ON JUSTICE AND MERcY.-0n
the Path utimo deputation of nine men. ex-
lies from Southern States, waited upon Presi-
dent johnson with an address In reply, the
President remarked that he and they had gone
through similar sutferings, but that great as
those sufferngs were, they should not force any
but temperate, just action. But he knew that
justice must temper mercy. He had learned
that when Executive of State, and he had all
so learned that it was time for people to under
stand that treason was not mere difference in
politics, in which one party triumphed and the
other simply failed. 1t is the highest of crimes
though since the days of Burr and Jefferson our
people seemed oblivious of the fact He had
been accused of being too lenient when holding
Executive power heretofore, and had learned
that clemency might be injustice. 1t had even
been said by one skilled in treason, that when
traitors become numerous enough treason be-
comes respectable; and to become a traitor was
to constitute portion of the aristocracy of the
country He would now say, God protect the
country from such an aristocracy He repeated
therefore-justice TO the conscious leaders, mer-
cy and amnesty to the thousands whom they had
deceived or driven into rebellion They tried to
murder nation. If they had succeeded. the
life of the nation would have been reft from it,
the Union would have been destroyed. The
Constitution defines treason, and under that def
nition it required no great acumen to ascer-
tain who had been or who were traitors.-EE.
, 1865-06-09
Eastern News.
News of MAY 25h.


New York, May 23.-The Richmond Whig an
nounces the arrival of two divisions Of the 9Th
army corps: Gen. Wright's command by Gems.
Getty and Ricketts, respectively in Manchester.
Gen. Wheaton's 5 division of the same corps re-
NAMED behind and is being distributed at diff
ferent points between Richmond and Dauville.
One brigade is stationed at the latter place.
PLACES IN FLORIDA SURRENDERED.
St. Marks, and Tallahasa, Florida, surrendered
to our forces on the 9th, and the steamer Spray
to Lieut.. Gibson, of the Mahaska, on the llth.
New York, May 25.-Gen. Lee will be indicted
by the Grand Jury in Richmond, within few
days. for treason.
Washington, Nay 24.-Gen. Custar is to take
command of the Department embracing the
States of Missouri and Arkansas.
Washington, May 25-Ofical intelligence has
been received Of the unconditional surrender Of
the ram StoneWaU to the Spanish authorities at
Havana. The Shenandoah is believed to be lost
When last heard from she was prowling in the
Indian Ocean.
New York, May 24-The Times Washington
special has the following:
The new Revenue Commissioner, Mr.. Orton
will enter upon his duties on the lst of July.
Mr.. Seward will give his testimony in the
conspiracy trial next Thursday. He now directs
affairs at the State Department.
Fred. Seward to-day was notified of the assas-
sination of President Lincoln for the first time.
Gen. Logan has been put in command of the
Army Of Tennessee.
The elder Blair was called before the grand
jury Of Chief Justice Carters United States
Court and testified as the act of treason commit
ted by JEFF. Davis. They agreed TO report true
bill This action it is understood, is in confor-
nifty with the wishes of the Administration
Fortress Monroe, May 23.-Jef Davis and
c. c. Clay are in close confinement at this place.
Californi News.
Flour-a brisk jobbng demand prevails with
out essential change in prices. 720 bbls. Chill
in bond, for export to Guyamas, has been sold
on private terms. The late arrivals of Oregon
are understood to have been. closed out. Wheat
sales of 200 SKIS domestic, in two lots, on pri-
vate terms. Barley weak-sales 600 SKIS (old)
l459l7j; the latter for choice brewing also 200
SKIS, new, l25 u 100 lbs A prival' Iom Sacra-
mentO, dated the I'd inst, says the arrivals Of
new, forthwith sales from wagons, were ll5@
1925. Oats-saes 500 SKIS, l60@l623 f9 100 lbs.
Hay plenty and dull. A cargo of2OU Oeies, good
new brought $40 u ton. Potatoes-l75 SKIS
prime old Bodegas at 4c % fb.
, 1865-06-09
SEVEN-THIRTY LOAN.

These Notes are issued under date June 18th,
1865 and payable three years fyom hat time, ia
clrency or are conN eftltl1, at the option OF the
holder, iuto
, 1865-06-09
THE ONLY LOAN IN MARKET

now ofered by the Government, and it is confident
y expected that its superior advantages will make il
, 1865-06-09

Notes Of all the denominations named will Be
promptly furnished upon receipt Of subscriptions
This is
, 1865-06-09
U. S. 7-3O LOAN /!

June .. '65.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-10-08

NASHVILLE, TENN,
No persons are au HORNED 70 art as Agents ex.
cept such A. have written certificates 70 that eject
sena for Catalogue snd Cirrular
auEl9-sm IRUETT 4 WILEY.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-10-08
S1ashrille Mninn.
SUPPLEMENT.
SUNDAY. OCTOBER 6, 1855.
CITY NEWS.

Editor Of tie Union In my last, men
toned she Northwestern Railway, simply
IS line Of cheap communication IN low
water in the Cumberland. ! nov intend %
show you-without going into hgures-that
atau times and all seasons, 1t 10 the legiti-
mate ebaunel from the NorthweSt 70 Us, AID
u our markets South. Many Of Us differ Is
u making railroad centres for the purpose
o. building up the commercial interests Of q
city. but 1 am confident that when . ner-
chant Of enlarged experience looks at the
history Of Chicago, o. Cincinnati, Of Bslti-
more, and other large eilies, be viii admit
that the growth and the wealth Of the city
increased in proportion 70 the facilities you
have for doing the business Of those whom
enterprise and energy can bring TO you.
Large. good hotels bring % you the traveller,
who otherwise would leave OF the frat
train: but with these Inducements can
make It convenient TO remain o6e, two, or
three days. So also a cheap and energetic
business freight communication brings mer-
chants % your city to buy, who without
those facilities would 90 elsewhere. It is
foTegone conclusion that you cannot do
what you desire TO do. By unanimous and
energetic movement, 8 city can accomplish |
any great end tending to is ultimate benefit. |
For Nashville to-day, that is the extern
sion Of her lines Of communication. The !
North western Railroad should be pushed /
At once to completion to the Mississippi
river. Il can be done by the city Of Nash
vile alone; but in that matter, it viii have
help in al quarters. One, two Or three in
cannot, in lifetime, accomplish
the result to be attained BY the concerted
action Of 8 great community. While Mr..
Burns and other gentlemen sre using their
time, capital end best endeavors 10 establish
: great route from this city, is it not just
and proper thas we, the citizens Of this-if
We choose 60 % make finland Metropolis,
shou d lend q helping hand.
Il is scarcely in lifetime, that individ-
lals reap the benefits Of large undertakings
began IN their day, bat which are certain
70 be blessing to POstsTity forever.
J. DE- 2
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-10-08
Internal Revenue Ruling--Proposals
for Funding the Cnrrenrv-


W4sHISeros, October THE Commis-
sioner Of Internal Revenue has decided hat
IN determining theamount Of taxab e gross
receipts, for premiam and sssnenis. ~
der Section les, Of the Act Of June 30. 1864
Insurance Companies are noi allowed 10
deduct any amount paid them for re-inau-
rance.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has issusd
proposals f1T funding certificates of iudobt-
ednesa, compound intere,t notes, and Trea-
sury notes, and gives notice - ho.dera Of
certificates ai indebtadness watch msfurs
before the frst day n January nsrt. III
compound Interest notes, and oil "a s. two
years. Treasury uolqs, Of zoe readiness Of
TIE Department % give in eK range iur
then, 70 ne extent So ,eo0,qao, ~ per
eeut. sive-twenty year bonds, at three per
cent Hremigm that i 70 asy, 500 Of bonds
ior each Sos { Ger ifcatcl ana not 5. pro-
videa the couVarsioa j. made prior % the
frat day Of November ext. The ban
sued n exchange for such certificate and
1868 vi bear g. ! tertst Of az per cent.
per snuum, P yabie ssmi-annuaily, incsia.
on the GrsL days or Nay SD N9vamber.
add viii Be redsernab @ at the nlrssur. oil
The Government afisf i've years, and paya-
be IN twenty years from the FIRST aaT Of
N0veuber, 1865 The coapoa and rasis-
tered oo-ds issusd under he p 90 e Wul
Be q TIE dens minsii us Of $40, $500. and
81 zoe. RsEis sred b0da, OF 1900 aud
SO, 200 Elli b / sud . dssi Cd
n lders Of eerLif-s e, G mp urd-irtorest
or Treasury ro es, sb0 osirs mae such
o I'VE on, viii deliver c en- 70 the Trea-
lurer, Assislatt lrsaaur r. o. b. dsaizuatsd
aepcs q les Of ne Unitsd states, 90 % any
National cePo-it0Eg baak which nv con
sent 70 transact tn business with Dat enarrs.
Interest viii Be loEsd on e.rt Gc7tss III
IN ieb tedneii and ore and two years res
Sury note, natured o. maturiar urior Ia
ihe hrst Of NOVEMBER, 1865. up q. the a.,
o. ma-uriugi ana When maturing affer 10
lFss q A0vemosr, Interest will 5e % owed
% that day before. On the esrnBound-
interest 10 e., The interest wi! b. csuaDutsj
% November 4, 1855, upon the am aot 81
punoiPal ana interest c0mpouadsd on De
pacE Of SAID notes, from the Ber.od nert
prior % that date.
The principal and interest," 81 said Trea-
safy notes and obliea ions viii De- -ousi6-
cred together as en- offer for conversion bui
Rhen taf deducting the princi pa q TIE
bonds and three per cent. p eniurn, there
remains fraction of 500. this fractional
part VIII be paid q The depositsr. The
secretary reserves 10 himaeif rhe rrht of
NitndraNiug this proro-ai az any time pr.or I
= ne said lrEt day Of November, PROVIDED I
tnat any millicus shau pror 90 that cate, |
Be offered ior conversion o. aforesaid.