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LOCAL.

MrrrING OF COMMON AND SELECT CoUN-
ELECTION OF MAYoR.-These bodies
Clat last evening in joint session in the Cham
IN ln1 Of the Common Council.
OeI IN ~ motion of j. B. Whitehead, President
3 the Common Council, Mr. Cornick, Presi-
u 3an ~ of the Select Council, took the chair.
ueI a communication was then read from the
uon Thomas C. Tabb, acknowledging the re-
l la;nt Of letter from the Register, informing
In If his election as Corporation Judge, ac-
nnnting the same, and returning his thanks for
u, + rpnewed evidence of the confidence of the
.o,T in his trustworthinesS
NJ Whitehead then stated that the Mayor
living accepted the Office of city Judge, by
.bot act the office of Mayor became vacant,
nd he would therefore move that the Register
~ead that portion of the statutes of Virginia
defning the duty of the Councils in such an
emergency.
The Register read from the laws of the State
.bo authorization to fill the vacancy In case OF
tbo death or resignation of the Mayor, dele
o,otod TO the Common Council in joint session.
On motion, nominations were then made for
Novor. Mr.. Saunders nominated John r.
INFLOW. Mr.. Armistead nominated W. w.
Iomb The vote was taken Uivd uoce, as fol-
Ludlow.-Ramsey, Caps, Santos, Row
land Saunders, Delaney, Redmond, Harris
horne and Parks-9.
'Lamb.-Ward, Cowdery, Hill, Armstead,
Daniels. Cole, Tabb, Cornick, Harrison
White, Allmand, Griffith, Windsor, Reed and
Whitehead--15.
Mr.. Lamb was declared elected by the
chair.
Mr.. Whitehead moved that the Register be
instructed to inform him of his election and
to request him to signify his acceptance and
his willingness to qualify tomorrow morn
ing. Adopted.
On motion, the election of Mr.. Lamb was
made unanimous
The Council then adjourned.
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To GuNNERs last Legislature passed
a law, imposing fine of SIS on all persons
trespassing on lands, fenced or unfenced, for
the purpose of cunning or shooting game.
The County Court of Princess Anne have de-
termined to enforce the law to the letter, and
we understand the same course will be pur-
sued in Norfolk County, So white and black,
who are in the habit of shooting game on
other peoples lands, had better "look out ;.
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RoBBERY.-The bar-room of Mrs. Faigel,
at the corner of Talbot and Hill streets, was
entered this morning, while she had tempo
rarily stepped to the yard, and the till robbed
of all its contents. The thief had sufficient
time for examination, as he left behind fifty
dollar confederate note, as totally unworthy of
attention. We are sorry to say be got off sue
cessfully with his plumber
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MAYORS CoURr, NorfoM.-w. W. Lamb, pre-


siding.
T. c. Hunt, drunk, discharged
James D1gglns, suspicious; committed.
VIM. Godfrey, suspicious: discharged.
Charles Gill, drunk; fined SIS.
Padeen Corleanus, arrested for disturbing the
Matilda Riddck, colored, committing nuis-
ance; fined SIS.
Celia Johnson, coiored, same offence and same
fine.
John Bradley and John Dawson, colored boys
arrested for lighting and disturbing the peace;
fined S. each
Fanny Diggs, colored, assault on Mrs Cathe-
rine Lyons; fined S.
The following persons tried by Military Com
missions and Court Martials, were turned over to
the civil authorities by Major Fl. G. Egbert, Pro
vost Marshal.
for three years, for house breaking.
Arthur Burgess, three years at hard labor for
manslaughter.
Prince Brooks, colored, one year at hard labor
for robbery.
Charles Butt, colered, waiting trial on a charge
of robbery.
Geo. Cortillion, coored, deadly assault, two
years hard labor.
Sam johnson, coored, cattle stealing, one year
at hard labor.
William Mccoy, colored, robbery; waiting
trial.
Oliver Perkins, colored, waiting trial.
John Russley, colored, granddaughter, ten years
at hard labor.
Robert West, colored, crime not stated; eigh-
teen months hard labor
Edmund Webster, colored, manslaughter; six
months hard labor. 4
James Hay, coored, crime not stated; six
months hard labor.
David Coleman, colored; waiting trial.
Edward Rivers. colored, robbery; one years
hard labor.
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Princess ANNE CoUNTY.-The County
Court OF Princess Anne was in session on
Monday last Mr.. jackson, of the Freed
men $ bureau OF that county, turned the af-
fairs OF the Bureau over to the civil authori-
ties. Nothing of Importance before the
Court. The agricultural interests of the
county are in fourishing condition
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MEETING OF THE PORTSMOUTH COUNCIL
The new Council, elected last month by the
supporters of the policy of President John
son. assembled in their chamber, in the
Court House, Tuesday evening, May 9Th,
1866 Present &c W. Grice, G. 0. Pal
mer, j. N. Ashton, E. G. Brooks, H. Barnes,
Vim. H. H. Hodges, G. NJ Balm, Jr., and L.
A. Blisoly, Esqs.
The first business that demanded their at
tention being the election of President, Mr..
Ashton nominated Mr. VIM H. H Hodges,
for that office, who was unanimously elect
ed
Mr. Hodges, in assuming the chair, adj
dressed the board in few spirited and APP
propriate remarks, modestly returning his
thanks for the honor conferred upon him.
The proceedings. of the last two sessions of
the ex-Council were read and concurred in.
The following resolutions, offered by Mr..
Grice, were adopted:
Resolved, That committee of three be
appointed to examine into and report to an
adjourned meeting of the Council,
1st The number of officers of all kinds
appointed by the Council, their names, their
duties, and their salaries.
Cd What reduction or increase can or
ought to be made in the number and pay of
the same, having in view an economical and
iudicious management Of the affairs of the
city.
3D. What number of night watch and day
police, and other attaches of the Mayors de-
partment are now employed, with the pay
allowed and what changes, if any, can be
made in the same for the good of the city.
After some additional and undecided dis
cussion, the Council, on motion of Mr. Balm,
adjourned to meet Thursday afternoon, the
10th inst, at o'clock.
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NAVY YARD.-We are pleased to hear that
the authorities at this yard are again taking
on hands in the different departments, and we
hope work may hold out for the benefit of our
workmen, who need the employment so great
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DIED,

on ~ t G oth of May, CHARLES GWATKIN,
years. "seo pa
On the 3Oth April, 1856. in cbestert,a,a oonn.,
Va, MARY Z. CULLEN, wife John A CnIIen
and daughter of James Robertson, ESQ. '''A'
On the 9Th instant, at the residence of her
brother-in-law, Mr.. F. Hancock, in Chestsraaid
county, Mrs. SAMANTHA A. JACOB. wife Of
Mr.. Joseph G. Jacob, of Henrico county.
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PoRr OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH. MAY

PoRr OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH, Nav Q.
ARRIVALS.
Str Thos. Kelso, RUSSELL Baltimore.
Str. J. I. Brady, Lands, Bait.
Str. John Sylvester, Post, Richmond
Str Smithfed, Adams, SmithGeld
Str Favorite, Rogers, Hampton.
Str Eolus, McCarrck, Yorktown.
Str. Hatteras, Parrish Richmond.
Str. Niagara, Couch. Richmond
Str Minnie Brandt, Trainers, Plymouth, N. c.,
fish and shingles to K. Biggs.
Str Fannie Johns, Lewis, Plymouth, N. c.,
shingles to Bait.
Schr Idaho, Ellis, New York, assorted cargo,
to c. Staples.
Schr R. J. Capron, Adams Richmond, light to
master.
Schr Thomas j. Tull, Cooper, Richmond, grain
to Providence R. |.
Schr Julia, Delany, Richmond, lumber to Bait
Boat Mary Jane, 800 bushels white corn to Jno
James.
DEPARTURES.
Str James 7 Brady, Lands, BALTIC
Str Thos Kelso, RUSSELL Bait.
Str NJ Martin, Haines, Richmond
Str Eolus, McCarrick. Yorktown.
Str Favorite, Rogers, Hampton.
Str. M. Martin, Haines, Richmond.
Steamer Niagara, Couch, New York.
Steamer Hatteras, Parrish, New York.
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this Company propose to hold a meeting, at
o'clock this evening, at the Engine House,
for the purpose of organizing Beneficiary
Society. We hope all the members will at
tend for this laudabe purpose.
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U. S. CIRCUIT CoURr.--J. C. Underwood, pre-
siding.
The request of. Dillingham;, Foreman of the
Grand Jury, to be released, was not sustained by
the Court.
F. Decordy, one Of the Jurymen, asked that thu
United Stataes District Attorney may be instruct
ed to explain the law to the Jury in such cases as
might be brought before it. The District Attor-
in their and give ali the u nation upon
the law.
B. B. Foster, ESQ.,, was appointed United States
Commissioner for the District of Virginia, under
the Civil Rights bill.
On motion of L. Fl. Chandler, C. H. Porter
and Newton Tourtellot, were administered the
oath and qualified as practicing attorneys before
this Court
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M o L A $ $ E s ssveAx, FLOUR, DC.
20 Bbls Cuba Molasses,
20 " Honey Syrup,
20 Hpfbbls New Crop Cuba Molasses,
rs Bbls Crushed, Pow'd, A. B. & G Sugar,
Hhd's Porto Rico, Rio and Cuba,
so Bills Fine, Superfne and Extra Flour,
20 Hl'f Tubs New Spring Goshen Butter,
Together with a choice selection of
GROCERIES,,
Just received and for sale by
T. A. YOUNG & CO.,
Cor Roanoke Square.
may8-d&w and Wide Water Street.
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OWNED UP.-Tony Ash, (colored,l arrest
ed on Sunday by Officers Merchant and Mil
ler upon charge of robbing the residence
of VIM. Lockhart, last Saturday night, has
confessed to the robbery. He states that he
was assisted by others, and that his share of
the plumber amounted to sos, which he has
secreted, but positively refuses to tell where,
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Yesterday afternoon colored
woman entered the premises of Mrs. Lyons,
on the point at the end of Main street, and
after addressing few insolent remarks to the
lady, deliberately made an unprovoked assault
upon her, backing the lady's eye. The col
ored woman was subsequently arrested by
Constable Wyatt, and locked up for examina-
ton before the Mayor this morning.
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MARRIED.

On the 26th of April, 1866, in Winchester, Va,
Or. A: M. FAUNTLEROY, of Staunton, Va. land
n sALLIE H. CONRAD, daughter of Hon.
X. Y. Conrad.
w IN p the the, Sd Of April, 1866, Mr.. FREDERICK
both of Winchester, Va Va = . ' y -N'--
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New Advertisements.

The following new Advertisements appear in
this evenings paper to which we invite the at
tention of our readers:
j. s. Atkinson d. Co., No. l Commercial Row,
will sell on Thursday next, lot of brooms, soap,
tea, coffee, cigars, &c.
Davis & Bro, offer large and varied stock of
goods. See their advertisement.
VIM. z. Harrison Dc Co., offer lot of choice
butter, to arrive.
". r. Hudgins has at a small advance on fac
tory prices, Water Coolers, Nails, Padlocks,
Plate Locks, &C.
Read Deming's Poem, and ponder thereon and
also on his good things.
Y ID. Groner, Agent of the Norfolk and Pc
tersburg R. R., announces reduction in rates
from Norfolk to Richmond. .
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A poor man up North invented not long
since toy called the "Return BalP'-a red
woollen ball with an India rubber string at
tached-which pleases the children SO well
that he may be said to have "struck oil =
The Cincinnati Enquirer says he will net over
100000 by the invention during the present
season.
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BALTIMORE STEAMERs-We learn that the
Baltimore steamers, Brady and Kelso, were
delayed two hours behind time by strong gales
in the Bay, not reaching the wharf in Nor
folk until o'clock They commonly reach
here at six
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COMMERCIAL.
~~S~O~~O~~O~~-@-
NORFOLK. MAY Q.

NoRFoLK, May 8, 1866.
Gold.-Gold stands firm at 1.26@l.27.
Several sales were made this morning of pro-
duce but terms not made public. Quotations
holds generally firm.
Market buoyant.
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Mayors CONGREGATIONAL, May 8, 1866
Mayor j. G. White, Presiding =
Edward Jackson, (colored) arrested for drunk
enness and disorderly conduct in the streets
fined $40.
No case of interest before the Court this morn
ing.
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CONCERT AT PoRTsMoUTH.-The concert
for the benefit of Hugh N Page, the aged
Confederate soldier, comes off tonight at
Oxford Hall. We hope, notwithstanding the
threatening appearance of the weather. the
benevolence of the cause may make it a
great success.
The ferry boats will run for the accommo-
dation of passengers until after the concert is
over
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A WARNINa-PoETIcAL. me, an
gelic hosts, ye messengers of love, shall swim
died printers here below have no redress
above?"
The shining angel band replied
"To us is knowledge given; delinquents on
the printers book can never enter Heaven"
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TO THE VOTERS OF NORFOLK. CITY.
HEREBY announce myself a Can
i didate for Inspector of Streets. If elected,
promise to discharge the duties of the Office to the
best ofmy ability,
may3tde# R. H. STEVENS.
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TRUSTEES NOTICE.
MI A. b OS w E l. L has this 27th
lNl. day of April 1866, conferred upon me as
Trustee, all goods with books and accounts, eth
er by notes or otherwise, for the benefit OF his
creditors. The goods now on hand will be closed
out at private and public sale.
WIN. F. FENTRESS,
mayS-4t Trustee.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
A LII persons having any personal
N knowledge of any facts connected with the
late riots in this city on the 10th of April last are
officers now sitting in the Post Adjutant's office
at the Custom House in this city, tomorrow,
Wednesday the 9Th inst, at IL a. m.
il. s. BURTON,
Brit Brigadjer General, U; s. A.,
Col. 9Th U. S. Artillery,
mays-lt President of the Commission.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ID A X G A INS
ID RECEIVING TODAY AT

u A &c A ms >,
DAVIS 81 BROS
And selling at extremely low prices.
100 bbls Extra Super and Fine Flour,
Is " xxx Honey Syrup,
rs " choice No. Carolina Cut Herrings,
rs {" g No. dry salted Cash. Gibbed
Herring,
Is " No. and 2 Mackerel
5 hhds. fair to choice Raw Sugars,
rs bbls Extra "C'', crushed and powdered do.
80 &c and half bbls assorted grades, W hiskey,
Rum and Gin,
20 drums superior quality Hake fish, the
cheapest food to be gotten,
so q Boxes choice new Tobacco,
so 90 assorted Id Jumps, bright,
cases "Kilicknick" Smoking Tobacco,
'Climax' " IS
1000 papers Tuckahoe " {"
SO bbls Irish Potatoes,
SO boxes stearine Chemical, Olive, CASTLE
and Rabbits Soap,
10000 Genuine Powhatan Pipes, in boxes of
144 and ESQ,
so boxes Ground Pepper, Allspise Mustard
Cream Tartar, Bi Carb Soda and Sal Soda
in Kegs,
10 bbls Vinegar,
Young Hyson and Imperial Tea in caddes,
Agents for venable's (Petersburg) celebrated
fine cut Chewing Tobacco, "Sublime' and "Oron-
Okla" in half gross fancy wooden cases. Also,
Carolina Belle.
scotch ana MCB0y SnunS In naXeS, lars DOltleS
and fancy pocket cases.
Liberal discount to the trade. For sale by
DAVIS & BRO,
Rowland's wharf,
may9-d&w foot Roanoke SCR.
DELAWARE CO., b U T. T e RPS
~ Packages choice Delaware Co., Butter, to
arrive by steamer Thursday evening, which we
will sell at New York prices to the trade
mayo VIM. I. HARRISON co.
lust RECEIVED AND FOR SALE
u at small advance above factory prices.
dozen Water Coolers,
100 kegs Old Dominion Nails,
1874 dozen American and English Pad Locks,
81 dozen English and American Plate Locks,
Railroad Conductors Punches, &c.
W. r. HUDGINS,
Hardware Importer,
mayo II Market Square, Norfolk, Va.
TOW Do YOU LIKE 1T.
III
Reader, we presume that you've heard of "Dem-
ing" before,
And perhaps may have thought, he'd not write
any more,
But LET Poetry slide--contene to abide
The "Favors of Fortune''-whatever betide.
But 'Reader" we think, you've mistaken your
For we do not believe this, to be "Deming's plan,
To sit down and wait, at ''Dame Fortunes gate,
Instead of cup and doing, his business pursuing.
And writing away, the "Public" tell
Of the every choice goods" he has always to
sell,
And his numerous Friends" will please bear in
mind,
His "Handsome Assortment of goods every
kind.
Now to-day if you think, 'our subject" too dry,
Remember, our forts not to write poetry,
But ''Reader" believe, if its Groceries" you
need,
Why ''Demings'' the place, now quickly make
haste,
And buy your Choice Family Groceries
From DEMlNG,
mayo No. Main street
Virgnian copy.
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(NON CERT
" FOR THE BENEFIT
OF
CAPTAIN HUGH N. PAGE,
AT OXFORD HALL, PORTSMOUTH.

CAPTAIN HUGH n. PAGE,
AT OXFORD HALL, PORTSMOUTH.
Several amateurs have kindly offered to render
on w ed N es d ay Evening next, May
9th, 1866.
The following programme, under the sole d.
rection of NEWTON FITZ, Esq, Organist of st.
PauPs, Norfolk:
l. Orchestra-The Norma March. .Bellini
2. Violin and Pano-Adelheid.. Krebs
3. Chorus-O Hail us Ye Free. Ernani
4. Piano Solo Overture to Nebuco.. Verdi
5. Song-The White Squall. Barker
g. Violin and Piano Lucia
T. Song-Le Chalet. Adam
g. Orchestra ocking Bird.
l. Piano-SolO.
g. Song-Geod Night. 1910. Bale
8. Orchestra-W oodland Whisper Waltz,
st. Helena
4. Chorus-Soldier's ell............. .kucken
5. Violin and Piano-No. Air Varie. De Beriot
G. Song-Tubal Cain. Russell
Z. Chorus-Prate's Glee. Baker
8. Orchestra-Marseiles and Dixie.
Tickets so cents
To be had in Portsmouth of Wilson Bro,
Shelton Blamire, Jos. H. Bilisoly & Son, X.
G.. Hume, Jno. Nash & Son, M. Wood, j. &.
Orphelia. In Newtown at j. G. A. Davis, and in
Norfolk at Schwartzkopfs and Chas. W. Will
sons.
To commence at o'clock. The ferry boat will
make trip to Norfolk after the concert for the
public accommodation mayS-2t
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AUCTION SALES.
J. s. ATKINSON e. CO.; ~
General AHetioneers and Commission Msrckarts.
NO. COMMERCIAL ROW.

J. s. ATKINSON g. CO.;
General Auetioneers and Commission Msrckants.
NO. COMMERCIAL ROW.
WE WILL SELL ON THURSDAY
w the 10th ofMay commencing at ~ o'clock
a. M, the following articles:
IS dozen Brooms,
CSp Car and Yeast Powders,
Ground Coffee, Ess. Peppermint,
IL thousand Cigars,
100 lbs of Tea,
$50 lbs Black Tea,
Baskets, Baling Rope, Furniture,
And whatever else may offer in time.
]. s. ATKINSON & CO.,
Auctoneers Commission Merchants.
may9-tds
BY W. r. ROBERTS,
AUCTION AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Cor. Roanoke Square and Wide Water Street.
TRUSTEES SALE.
GROCERIES, WINES, BRANDIES AND
WHISTLES,
AT AUCTION
I WILL SELL ON THURSDAY,
1 May 10, 1866, at IL O clock, m.
The remaining stock of NJ. A. Boswell in store
No. Is Wide Water Street, consisting of
GROCERIES,
BRANDIES,
WINES,
WHISTLES,
OFFICE FURNITURE &c.
Immediately after the sale, will be rented to
the highest bidder the Store.
W. T. FENTRESS,
Trustee,
W. R. ROBERTS,
mays Auctioneer.
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REAT RUSH.!

GREAT RUSH! epEAr IRISH,
CAPPS 81 PEETS
WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF IT.
ANS WEIR
lst.-We buy our goods for Cash.
2nd-We buy them in quantities that we can
sell quick, so to be always ready for any reduc-
ton in the New York market
3d-We have arrangements with parties in N.
York (who attend all the Dry Goods Auctions)
to buy goods for US.
4th.-We sell goods for CASH at small profits.
Our motto is, "a nimble sixpence is better than
slow shilling"
5th.-We try to be as polite and accommoda-
ting as possible.
6fh.-We warrant all goods as represented, or
refund the money.
7th.-We love to wait upon the ladies, and
think it no trouble to shoW goods.
9Th We are determined not to be under sold
by any house in the city
9th.-We send goods to all parts of the city free
of charge.
Call and see US. CAPPS d PEET,
ap 26 No As Main street.
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ACE CHAINS, BACK BAND
Chains, Halter Chains and Elwells Wedding
Hoes for sale at New Hardware Store, No. Com
mercial Row, near Ferry.
apls j. G. wOMBLE & co.
, 1866-09-07

TIM Blue MOUNTAIN MURDER-The man ar.
rested at Umatilla last week, upon suspicion of
being the murderer of the man found dead, near
Meachani's, gave his name as Patrick Brown.
After an examination in Justice Court, he was
committed to prison to await trial at the next
term of the Umatilla District Court. Tie name
of the murdered man was not ascertained. 1t
appeared in evidence that he had with him,
the night before he was found dead, purse con-
tanning about $500 worth of gold dust; also,
from the Coroner's report, that had belt upon
his person which looked as if il might have con-
tanned a larger sum, but which had been crt
open and-the contents emptied. The evidence
against Brown waz purely circumstantial but
Of so strong character as to justify his impris-
onment in the minds of the citizens of Umatiia
generally. The main point was that he and de.
ceased were travelling together, and deceased
was shot twice through the body and revol.
yer was found in Browns possession, when be
was arrested, from which two loads had been
discharged.
, 1866-09-07

No EXTRA PAY.-According to the Pacific
Tribune, the members of the coming session of
the Legislature will not receive extra pay. The
law which lately passed Congress, doubling the
pay of members of the legislature does not take
effect until 1867! 1t is to be hoped that none of
the members elect from this county will be pre-
vented on nthis account from attending the leg
islature next winter. There will be work for
them to do there, even it they should eonfne
themselves to undoing some of the work done
by the last legislature. Who, for Instance,
would not like to see the odious Registry Law
repealed and who would object to seeing the
county expenses decreased to the tube'of three
or fOuF thousand dollars per annum by'a return
the system of two, instead of three, terms per
year of the District Court in the First Jud,iisf
DistrictG
, 1866-09-07
land Patents.

Ed. SrlTEsx1s will you please inform the
people OF Walla walla county, through the col
umns of your paper, that Patents have been re-
ceived at this office for land purchased at this
Office, as evidenced Bp Receivers receipts Nos,
6 to lss, inclusive, with few exceptiOnsi also,
for lands located during the years lsel-e3.
will toward any of said patents, BY mail, up
on the receipt of tn duplicate receipt held BY
the purchaser, and four three-cent postage
stamps; or by express, upon RECEIPT of four ex'
press envelopes, or fifty cents to purchase them
with Respectfully, &c.
JOSEPH NJ. FLETcHERi Register.
Land Office, Vancouver, W. T., Aug. %, 1866.
, 1866-09-07

EXTENSIVE FAILURE: - Col. A. P. Dennison,
just in from the Owyhee country, informs US that
Moore FOCUS, The great quartz operators, have
failed for an immense amount. The failure was
announced on Thursday, tho 3Oth ult., and was
followed by an intense excitement. Moore &
FOCUS had negotiated sale of their extensive
mining interests to an English Company, and
from that source expected to realize sufficient
TO meet their outstanding Indebtedness and leave
. handsome surplus but relief from that quar-
ter failed to reach them in n~time and hence they
were compelled to make an assignment for the
benefit of their creditors. The~suspenson was
more Immediately caused by the pressing de-
mandS Of outside creditors, among whom we
hear named Ladd L Tilton, of Portland, who
had claim of $50 900, and are fully secured.
This failure s>calculated to weaken confidence
In quartz operatiops, and for the moment will
retard the development of our mining interests.
Investigation, we doubt net, will show that the
failure is owing to lack of business manage
msut, and argues nothing against the richness
Of the mines.