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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-11
NOVICE

FARMERS, MERCHANTS
AND OTHERS
IMPROVED CIDER AND WINE MILLS
HORSE POWERS AND TNRASHERS.
HHEAT AND CORN FANS.
Em0ry's and the Eagle Cotton Gins, &C.,
II SIRE TO INFORM THOSE
L in want of the above machines, that am pre-
pared to furnish them strictly at manufacturer S
prces-adding in some instances only, the cost
of transportation.
My improved Wine and Cider Mills or presses,
for family use, is decidedly the most economical
and perfect Machine out. One man may grind
and press from two to three barrels of Wine or
Cider per day.
Wine and Cider makers SIRE particularly inyi-
ted to examine them whether they purchase or
not.
Larger Mills OF Presses also furnished.
Those in want of Horse Powers, Thrashers, &C.,
are assured that | can supply them with any
kind required.
In connection with the above l offer a COM
plete stock of Agricultural Goods, Bar Iron,
Axles, Springs, &c.
Landreth's Turnip and other small Seeds.
G. BlLLUPS
No. IL Wide Water Street,
jyo Norfolk, Va
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-11
Security for National Bank
a7-I ftfrcuIa finn.

The Government at present holdsas security
for the circulating notes of national banks
bonds amounting to three hundred and
twenty-seven millions five hundred and
sixty-three thousand three hundred and fifty
dollars, and for deposits in banks designated
as public repositories the sum Of thirtyaeigbt
millions two hundred and eighty-seven. thouz
sand five hundred dollars, The amount Of
national bank currency issued last week was
one million seventy twothousand one hundred
and sixty-two dollars; the total amount issued
up to date being two hundred and eighty-three
millions six hundred and twenty-seven thou
sand six hundred and five dollars.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
DARNUM'S RESTAURANT.
ID i5 AND LAGER BEER GARDEN,
JAMES ST., over ARMSTEAD'S BRIDGE,

44 NEAR THE GAS Works
'SIVIEROU & GREEN VALID, Proprietors.
The Propretors of this Establishment would
most respectfully inform the public that their
tARDENS are in every way worthy of a visit.
Being but few steps from Armstead's Bridge,
the location is. admirable for those who seek re-
lief from the heat and dust of the city.
We are prepared to furnish at all times
DINNERS AND SUPPERS
For Weddings. Parties and Balls at the shortest
notice.
N. B.-The Bar is well stocked with CHOICE
LIQUORS. u5e
Ng- Ne Objectionable characters allowed to
visit the grounds. jun22-Im
, 1866-03-02

PRACTICE IN JUSTICES CoURT-Here-
tofore, all that class known as small claimants,
have virtually been shut out from our courts
by reason Of the great expense that attended
the commencement of suits. For even the
smallest sums the mode of procedure was to
file complaint, which complaint could
only be drawn by an attorney or some one
learned in the law. As a matter OF course,
the legal fraternity have to be paid for their
labor, and as a result under the old law 1t
cost more to file complaint in many instan-
ces then the entire claim was worth. To rem
edy this inconvenience to small suitorF, Mr..
Sexton, of Walla Walla, at the late session OF
the Legislature, introduced bill which pro-
vides that civil actions may be commenced
in justices courts by summons, which sum-
mons is to be issued by the justice Of the
peace. If the party thus Summoned" fail
to appear and answer, judgment is to be en-
teraa ;n s~--- e a. rl-;"t;E, 50 Sl'V SGm1
manner as though a regular complaint had
been filed. The law furnishes small claimants
with an effective means Of enforcing their
claims, and as such ensures justice to class
who have hitherto been measureably exclu>
ded from our courts.
, 1866-03-02

THE SUNDAY LAw.-It turns out that
the Sunday law passed by the Territorial
Legislature is not half SO big bug boo as
was feared. 1t does not interfere with any
legitimate business, and is such as every good
citizen will approve. The first section which
embodies the gst of the law, provides "that
no person shall keep open any play house or
theater, race ground, cock pit, or play at any
game of chance for gain, or engage in any
noisy amusements on the first day fthe week,
commonly called Sunday" The punishment
for violating the law is fine of not less than
$50 nor more than $3.50 for each offense
Justices of the Peace have jurisdiction in all
cases of violation of the Sunday law, and the
fines imposed are to be paid into the county
reasury for the benefit of the common
schools. Altogether, the law appears to be
unexceptionable, and its workings cannot be
attended with inconvenience to any class of
citizens.
, 1866-03-02

Town LoTs.-We have already published
the law comforting upon the City of Walla
Walla certain powers in relation to the exe>
cution of deeds to property within the cor>
POrate limits. This law was subsequently
amended at the instance of Mr. McAuliff,
50 as to "allow all nOnNesidents, minor heirs,
executors or administratOrsOf estates, at least
one year in which to present their claims for
lots, after notice requiring such claims to be
filed shall have been published, aud no sales
or other disposal of lots claimed by such par
ties shall be made until the expiration of that
time" The amendment is important, and as
such we commend it to the attention of the
city authorities.
, 1866-03-02

UPPER COLUMBIA MINEs.-The Victoria
papers are endeavoriug to make miners be-
lieve that the most direct route to the Coll
umbia River mines is by way of Fort Hope,
thence to Shouswap Lake, and so on to the
nniDos In followIBethls route there Is a
high chain of snow mountains to cross that
cannot by any possible means be passablo be-
fore the month of July. Even then the
route will be much louger and attended with
infinitely greater difficulty than that BY way
Of the Columbia River. Early in April Capt
Len. White will have his boat running on the
upper River, by which conveyance miners
will be taken within twenty miles of the
mines, BY this route supplies can be taken
into the mines at figure not to exceed 10
or Is cents, while by way of Fort Hope, the
figure is about forty cents. An attempt to
divert travel from the legitimate channel in
order to further out.of>the>way interests, is
poor business for newspapers, and we are sOr-
ry to see the Victoria papers thus prostitu>
ting their columns.
, 1866-03-02
MAR RIED.

By W. P. Horton, Esq, in Walla Walla City.
at the residence ofM Brown, Esq, Mr.. J. Mich
elbach, ofDalles City, and Miss Louisa Haus-
child, of Walla Walla, on Feb. gath, 1866.
DdHes AoaRtaiReer please copy.
By the same, Mr.. William Henry Kees and
Miss Harry Courtney, in Walla Walia City, W.
T., Feb. 18th, 1866.
AT Slate Greek, l. T., by Judge F. A. Shearer,
Mr. Frank Shissler and Elizabeth s., daughter of
Hon F. A. Shearer, late of Cal. and formerly of
Winchester, Va. California papers please copy.
, 1866-03-02

NEGROES AND INDIANS PERMITTED TO
TEsTIFY.-At the late session of the Terri
torial Legislature, bill was introduced and
became law, which provides "that no Per>
son, not otherwise disqualified, shall be in>
competent as a witness in any action or pro-
>ceeding, civil or criminal, before any court,
officers, board or tribunal in this Territory
by reason of having negro or Indian blood" |"
The jury, as in other cases, to judge Of the
credibility of all such witnesses. The par
ties who were more Immediately present at
the killing Of Patterson were colOred men,
and under this law they will be permitted to
to testify at the trial of the murderer. We
have always regarded the practice that ex-
cluded testimony on account of color, as
of questionable policy. In slave States,
where the negro was exclusively under the
the control of his master, there was a pre-
text for the exclusion, but nothing Of the
kind obtains in country where slavery is
prohibited.
, 1866-03-02

MARRIAaR LIcENsEs.-The late Legislature
very properly passed an act regulating mar
riages, and requiring the procurement of Ii
cense previous to entering into the marriage
contract. The law declares marriage, to be a
civil contract, which may be entered into be-
tween males Of the age Of 20, and females of the
age of l6 years. All marriages between white
persons and negroes or Indians are prohibited.
The marriage license is to be issued by the
county auditor, and no license is to issue
where the parties are under age, unless with the
written permission Of the parents or guardian
of the minors thus applying. The penalty for
violating the provisions Of the act is Q ine Of
not more than Eve hundred nor less than one
hundred dollars,
, 1866-03-02

SURVEYOR GENERAL.-The nomination
of S. A Garfield to the position of Surveyor
General of Washington Territory has been
confirmed by the Senate. However people
may differ in regard to the politics of Mr.. G.
all will unite in saying that be is enlinently
qualified to discharge the duties of the Office.
, 1866-03-02

TN PROBATE COURT Of walla Walla County, W.
Il T, March LIST, 1866
In the Estate of SILAS PA TTERSON Deceased.
SAMUEL BEETLE, administrator having this day
filed his final with said estate notice is here
by given that the will be heard and considered
on the 3lst day ofMareh 1866 at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ.
u-4wl ], H. BLEWETT, Probate Judge.
, 1866-03-02

A WAR OF DETERMINATIONS peo
pie of Owyhee propose to wage awar Of ex>
termination against the bands Of Indians
that have 81 hung Infested ttIaU country. They
have organized a company to go out and fight
the Indians, and they have further agreed
upon regular scale Of bounties to be paid
for Scalps. The schedule is as follows: Bucks,
800; Squaws, $50; children, s25. At Boise
City meetings had been held for the purpose
of organizing company Of Indian fighters,
and already some seventy names had been ems
rolled. A large sum Of money had been sub
scribed for the purpose of fitting out the vol
unteers, and everything went to show that
the war against "pOOr Lo |" was to be prOsN
ecuted to the bitter end. Milk,sop philan>
thropy, without doubt, will protest against
the war as being cruel, but those who have
suffered from Indian depredatiOnS will justi-
the people of f0wyhee in fidding themselves
of their savage enemies in the most summary
manner.
, 1866-03-02

PosTAL.-Postal Agent Brooks sends us
word that he viii shortly visit this section of
country for the purpose of inquiring into
postal affairs.
, 1866-03-02

Terms OF COURr.-Times of holding terms of
the District Couis for the First Judicial District
are as follows At Walla Walla, first Monday in
April, second Monday in July, and second Mon
day in October, and hold four weeks unless
sooner adjourned. Term in Pinckney City,
Stevens county, second Monday in May, and hold
two weeks unless sooner adjourned. A special
term of the Supreme Court is to be held at the
capital of the Territory the second Monday in
June.
, 1866-03-02

From MONTANA Mr.. Ford, formly of Waila
Walla, but lstterly Of Montana, arrived here on
dust, the result ofA few months operations in
the mines. Mr. F. come through by the way of
Boise, making the through trip from Virginia in
l6 days. The roads are represented to be in a
good condition, and the trip can be made now
with possibly less Inconvenience than is likely
TO be encountered q month later.
, 1866-03-02

m
LEE BRANCH MNT.-We have already chroni-
cled inc fact that Mr.. Henderson, of Oregon,
had introduced a bill providing for the location
of the Branch Mint at Portland. The following
is the preamble and resolution introduced by
Mr.. HOlbrook, of Idaho, on the same subject
WHEREAS, The recent discoveries of the vast
and extensive mineral fields of the interior
which tho patient aud laborious toll of miners
has developed, demonstrates that the deposits
of precious metals in the Territory of Idaho are
unsurpassed in richness and extent by those of
any other country that it will take the continual
labor of ages'to exhaust and whereas the nee
essary delay, expense and danger attending the
transportationof of said precious metals great dis
tance for the purpose of coinage would be entirely
removed by the construction of a United States
Branch Mint, in the immediate vicinity of this
great mineral centre, would tend to a rapid and
full development of the mineral resources, and
be of ncaleulable advantage and benefit to the
inhabitants Of that section of our county, as
we'll as a source of revenue to the Government :;
therefore be IT,
Resolved, That the Committee on Mines and
Mining be instructed to inquire into the expedi-
ency Of changing the location of the United
States Branch Mint from the Dalles, in the State
of Oregon, TO Boise City, in the Territory of
Idaho, and that they report by bill or otherwise
, 1866-03-02

TRI>WEEKLY TRIPs-The boats Of the
o. s. N. Company are now making tri>weok-
ly trips to Wallula We trust that the bung I
ling system of last Fall by which freighta and
passengers for Wallula were transferred at
Umatilla will be avoided. The system was
attended with great inconvenience, without
any corresponding advantage, Passengers
feel that the change from one boat to another
is altogether unnecessary, and their convent
ence should certainly be consulted by allow
ing the boats to make thorough trips. We
are not posted as to the arrangements of the
Company, but speaking for a community,
from whom the Company derives an immense
amount of patronage, we feel that we have a
right to make this suggestion. The fewer
changes made in trip the better, and GER
tainly to change from one boat to another of
exactly the same description is an unneces-
Sary inconvenience and tax upon the patience
of travellers.
, 1866-03-02

HOMESTEAD LAw.-We are pleased to notice
that bill amending the homestead law of'Wash-
ington Territory passed a: the late session of
Legislature. Under the old law property to the
amount of $500 was exempt from execution and
sale. The new law provides for homestead of
" one thousand dollars in value, to include the
dwelling house and other buildings, and the
land or lots upon which they stand" The
amendment was made at the suggestion of Hon.
James McAulif, member of the Legislature from
this county. homestead of the value of one
thousand dollars should be guaranteed every
head of family. This works no hardship to
the creditor who trusts with the full knowledge
of the exemption, whilst to the family of the
debtor it secures under all circumstances the ad-
vantsges of homestead.
, 1866-03-02

SEEKING A MARKET.-Our Willamette friends
already realizes that for the future there will be
but slight demand for breadstutfs in the country
east Of the mountains, and as consequence they
are on the the lookout for a new markkt. Calf
foruis no longer depends upon Oregon for her
supplies Of brsadstufs, but on the contrary pro-
duceI within her own border q large surplus
which is constantly seeking a market. In former
times British ColumbiG drew her supplies OF
breAdstufs from Oregon, but now even this de-
mand in cut of, and hence the question more
urgently than ever comes home to the William
ette Valley producers-Where are they to ind 8
market for their surplus prOducts1 The question
is one of serious import, and we arc not surpris-
ed that our neighbors are graetly exercized over
it. In all charity we hope that they may be able
to solve the difficulty enthusiastically.
, 1866-03-02
EDTroRIAI. PARAcRAI11s

FRoM THE UPPER CoUNTRY.-Mr. =. Bledsoe,
messenger of Wells, Fargo & Co., arrived from
the Upper country, six days from Rse City.
He reports the roads in good condition for trav-
cling all the way, with only rs miles " sleigh
ing ION the Blue mountains) over hard road.
The weather at Boise City was pleasant in day
time and cold during the night. Tie streets
were dry and dusty. Very cold weatherin Boise
Basin. Roads were open to Owyhee, and the
indomitabls Hill Beachy was driving his own
stage through to Ruby in one days time in spite
of the Indians and elements The steamer being
built at the mouth of the Boise river y the o..
S. n. Co., was waiting for some part of her ma
chiuery which was en- route. When Il arrives
she will be ready to run in four weeks. A party
of twenty men left the Weiser river ontbe 22d
ult., to scout for Indians down on the Snake
river at or near Brownlee's ferry. TheIndians
had stolen some stock from them latey, and
some horses from Miller Of Boise riVel Mr.
Henry Greathouse will start a train Of on hum
hundred saddle horses and six wagons for Black
foot country, on the 10th Of March to lst OF
April, in three trains, carrying about thirf pas
sengers to each train. He expects to maAe the
trip from Boise City 10 fifteen or eighteen days
To parties wishig to make quick trip, at ths
earliest practicable time, this will be good op-
portunity. Saddle trains leave first, the wag-
ous to follow. There are several other trains tc
leave for the same place at about the same time
Passage $50. Snow was going off very slowly
along the entire route from here to Boise, thaw'
ing little every day and freezing at night. Th'
first pack-train Of the season passed down Burn
river on the 22d, bound for Boise City. The
balance of the machinery for the Snake river
steamer started across the Blue mountains OF
sleighs on the oath.
, 1866-03-02
FOR BLAcKE00T AND C0LYILLE.
NOTICED

HNHE OREGON ROAD, BRIDGE & FERRY co.
have their Road down Burnt River from Pow
der River to Snake River, open for Travel. Also,
Olds, Central and Washoe Ferries in fine condition
for crossing Backfoot any other travel.
Il4w W. II. PACKWOOD, sec'ry
, 1866-03-02
FinaI SettIement.

Olympia, Feb. 6. 1866. ~ i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-05

public streets, and thus become a dead
expense to the city. Now, gentlemen,
inasmuch as consider that this Bureau
is an imposition on the city, and is not
inclined 10 act fairly, and that. in not
paying half the expenses Of the city
prison, where fully one-half Of the offend
ers are freedmen; / would therefore rec
ON mend that all the fines and forfeitures
Imposed on them by Provost Marshals
be turned over to the City Treasurer.
Nothing less, in my judgment, would
justify the city in her present course.
And now, if this Bureau is self-support-
ing Institution, why not furnish their
ownljail and employ their own guards TO
make arrests, when necessary to promote
the peace and dignity Of The city. Under
the present rule the fines imposed, and
which the prisoners are able to pay, is
retained by SAID Provost Marshal; and
when the parties are delinquent of such
sum they are remanded to jail to pa
tiently await the expiration of such term
Of confinement, and thus subjecting the
city to expense. The few fines collected
by me on mittimuses are nothing COM
pared with the expense incurred by the
city, as fully one-half are women. And
in addition to this there are great many
colored prisoners sent here to be held
until further ORDERS" by the Provost
Marshal, and kept until such time as he
may deem expedient to discharge them.
This alone subjects the city to consid-
cradle expense, and not one dollar accru-
ing therefrom. Hnl
All OF which is respectfully submitted.
NJ H. REILLY,
Station-house Keeper.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-05

LOOKING FOR BUREAU.-Captain
Tschudi, some time ago, found negro
lurking in the pantry of his steamer
the Marble City-while at the st. Louis
wharf, and asked him what he was doing
there The negro replied that he was
looking " fur de Bureau" As the Cap
tain had discovered that dozen or more
vagrant negroes had made it a business
to come on his boat to get their victuals
attks expense Of the steamer, he turned
in and gave three or four Of them taste
of another piece of furniture, called a
+" shelaah " by our Celtic friends, for
which he was arrested-and the st. Louis
Democrat tells the rest a Captain
Tschudi was fined FIVE dollars and costs
yesterday before Justice Cunningham,
for striking negro man named John
Brown, who went on board the boat and
rendered himself obnoxious. The Afri-
can stated that he went on the boat to
get situation, supposing that the Blu
reau was on board. After meeting
with such rough treatment, he declared
he would hereafter keep his clothes in
his trunk, and not trouble himself about
a bureau" We suppose that John
Browns spirit still marches on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-05
Monetary and Commercial
Money Market.

Exchange still adheres to its old status of 4
premium, selling. and 4 discount, buying.
Time bills are freely taken at the following
quotations Thirty day bills, Paper cent, dis
count; fifteen day bills. y per cent. discount;
10 day bills. u per cent. discount.
Gold is decidedly on the wane.
The Banks buy Cola to-day reluctantly. at
"a to Is. and no demand of consequence. They
ship to New York. Silver Is buying. 20 selling.
Interest bearing Notes improve as the inter
est accrues. Dates of June, 1864, command
lO7; Of July. 1854. lOo1z Of August. 1854,
los; Of October. 1854. l0i1S Of December. 1854.
lO5 Of May, 1866. llzc prem.
City Scrip and Coupons. IS to e0c.
Mississippi Cotton Money. no sale.
There is a continued coed demand for Union
Bank notes at IS buying. aud 6s selling.
Planters Bank notes are bought So IS and
sold at 90. -
Bank Of Tennessee notes are dull and heavy.
with no demand. though il is now conceded that
all dates. irrespective of signatures. will be ae-
knowledged in hquidatins prior to May. 1851.
Cotton Market.
Where was no change in the cotton markei
to-day. We quote:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-05

CONFIDENCE GAME-A LOUISVILLE MAN
SwINDLED OUT OF $500. The old story
has been re-enacted over again, and with
the usual success. A man forms the ac-
quaintance of strangers; they propose
game of some kind and the new friend,
Mr.. Sharper by name, calls upon his
kind friend. Greeny, to lend him the
money, which he has not about him now,
but can get it in short time, either from
his safe or the bank Greeny shells out,
and Sharper is in short time found to
be non est The game has been played
so often that we marvel how there can
be found any one green enough to lend
money to stranger under any circum-
stances But to our story. Yesterday
on board the steamer Southerner, there
was a passenger named Bloomer, from
Louisville, drover by trade, who formed
the acquaintance of an individual who
appeared to be polished gentleman.
The two were kind of Damon and
Pythias in no time, and after partaking
of several social refreshments, Mr.
Bloomer was invited to go on the hurrl-
cane roof where they could have good
sight of the city and admire things in
general. Bloomer said the sun was too
hot for trip of that kind, but his friend
would take no denial, and so up they
went. They took several strolls when,
lol they came upon three men who were
having a social game of three card
monte" Bloomer was invited by his
new acquaintance to stop and see how
fair the game was, and pointed out to his
especial notice that one Of the cards was
marked. On went the game, the marked
card was the winning one. Boomers
new friend got excited, and an enormous
bet was the consequence. Bloomer was
called on to lend him only couple of
thousand for few minutes, until he
could see the clerk Bloomer responded
he only had eighteen hundred, which he
willingly loaned. The card was turned
but, wonderful to say, it was not the
winning one The parties all started mp
town, and as Boomers friend did not
call to get his money which he said was
in the safe ofthe steamer, that gentleman
began to have his eyes opened. Bloomer
followed, and the last he saw of them was
entering a saloon, and as he attempted
to enter, one of the parties put a Colts
repeater up to his head with the remark
that if he did not leave pretty soon and
as quick as his legs would let him, he
would blow his Internal brains out Poor
Bloomer left more sorrowful, but
much wiser man, having paid 81 500 for
his wisdom.