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WASHINGTON NEWS ITEMS.
hc Congressional Invs stigating Conn
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mittee.
By the United States associated Press.
- Washington, December 1.-The Congressional
Committee to investigate the cotton and sugar
frauds in the New York and other Custom
Houses, will, on Monday, ask leave to remove
the seal of secrecy from the proceedings. It is
rumored that their report will involve number
of high officials
RefutatiOn of Charges of Cruelty to the
Prisoners at the Dry TOrtugas.
The following interesting report has been
kindly furnished TO the United States and
European News Association by the Secretary Of
War, of the refutahon of the charge of in
humanity against officers at the Dry Tortugas,
Flouda;-
The officer sent to investigate the charge con-
tanned in the article in the New York World,
concerning the treatment of prisoners and sol
diers at the Dry Tortugas, hasjust returned and
made his report.
The following is the concluding portion of it:
THE conduct of the officers in each indi-
Vidual case mentioned in the World has been
grossly and malciously misrepresented, but
this is not to be wondered at, considering the
course of that paper Immediately after the
appearance OF the article in question
"a search was made in the quarters OF the Chi.
cago cOnspiIator, Greenfield, and among b is
papers was found draft of the same letter that
had appeared in the " ord, addressed TO Bradley
to the W0TId for publication.
Greenfield is represented as very unreliable,
self-wIled, and rebelltously disposed, and would
be, any where else, dangerous man. His word
cannot be depended upon, even in the com
monest trans action of life, and having been de-
posed from the position of gardener, he has siuce
endeavored TO place the officers in very un-
enviable light before the world, by trumping up
charges against them for inhuman treatment oil
the prisoners in their charge.
''The charges, which take their foundation from
the most trivial circumstances, were enlarged
and exaggerated TO such distorted proportions
as only his low and sordid mind is capable of.
His diary shows that he has been in secret
communication with Rebel sympathzers in the
South, and that he has been led to believe thai
strong measures would be raken to effect his
release. His game was then TO draw attention
to the Dry Tortugas, and the supposed outrage
there committed, and through the instrumen
htY of the influence thus acquired, to secWrC
his release and enlist the sympRthies of the
public He has miserably failed
81 visited the cells of all the prisoners there
and their cleanly and orderly appearance spoke
well for the care and vigilance exercised by the
commanding officer for the comfort and well
being OF the prisoners. -.. -r-
"The prisoners received the same rations as the
enlisted men of the fort, are neatly ana comfort
ably dressed, and the labor required of them il
OF very light character.
(SIgned) "P. II. SHERIDAN,
"Maior- General, u, s, Az
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s ( N T { N cED D!
Newton Champion Condemned
to Death.
William n. Magui1.e Sent
to the PenAftentia1.y.
Impressive Scenes in Court.

The Court of Oyer and Terminer at which
Judges Allison, Pierce, and Ludlow gave their
presence, was held this afternoon, for the pur-
pose of imposing judgment upon those who
were convicted during the trial OF the homicide
cases. -..-....-, -....-
A motion for q new trial was made in the case
of Dennis Leary, convicted of manslaughter,
and the reasons filed were ably and forcibly
argued by Mr.. Brewster. The Court held the
matter under advisement.
In the case of Thomas McVey convicted of
TnanslaughteT in killing Thomas Judge, the
motion fora new trial was overuled, and the
prisoner was sentenced to the Eastern Peniten-
tary for four years and three months.
William Mcguire was next called for sentence,
His COUNSEL Messrs. Cassidy and Brooke, said
they had nothing to say in regard to the YER
dict, but would mention to the Court the former
good character of the prisoner, his reputation
for peace and quiet, his state of irtoXication at
the time of the killing, and the fact that he had
already been in prison nearly three years, hav-
ing been committed April g. 1864.
The Court, taking these facts into considera-
six months solitary confinement in the Eastern
PenitGntiary. - - an
Then came the case of Newton Champion.
Messrs. Brewster and Burden argued their rea-
sons tor new trial, but the motion was over
ruled. The prisoner, upon being ques
say why sentence of death should not
be imposed, gave no answer, end did not
seem to have heard what was said. When told
to do so, he stood up, with vacant stare, and
d0ring the whole time was apparently uncon'
scious o. rnt.- vas going on.
The three Judges then arose, and in a very
solemn and impressive manner imposed sentence
OF death
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The Fenians.

BUFFALO, December 1.-The Stephens wing Of
the Fenians was organized here last evening
and money and arms we're donated for the cause
in Ireland -
Roberts and some of the Fenlans present
thought the most feasible work was the inva-
sion of Canada, and opposed the sending of
arms and money to Ireland where they had no
confidence in success at present
Il ras stated that officers Of experience were
Eequired TO be sent to Ireland.
!, One, man donated horse and buggy worth
three hundred dollars.
There Is some feeling between the two wings
nut ~ Is kept down, and all seem animated 10
work IN any way that their object can be at
tRinCd.
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Probable Respite OF the Condemned
Fenianss

CANADA WEST December lit is understood
that the Fenians recently sentenced to death
VIII probably be respited for three months. to
await the result of appeals In their behalf before
the Courts
Justice Richards yesterday announced that
Judgment in the case of Slayin would be given
to-day, this being the last day of the term, and
decisions are expected on the other cases also.
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The Senate of the United states.

The Senate OF the United states,
OFFICERS.
IFeSideRt of the Senpte, pro tenp0re and 4ctiRg
Pee President of the United States eSHon. Lafayette
s Foster, of Connecticut. Tenn expires March A.
1867.
Secretary Of the Sen1te--John n w. Forney, Of
Pennsylvania. Term expires March 4, 1867.
Inn nledchment-hon. Salmon r. Caase, of Ohio
Chief Justice OF the supreme Court OF the United
States,
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D emOcrats and CONSERVATIVES N UUltc.
RECAPITULATIoN
otal number OF members, g.
hepODnCans %
Democrats and Conservatv ives. es..,.,,..,..,....,.. ID
Republican majority ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. "a
House of Representatives.
Schuyler Colfax, of Sou h Beud, Ind, Speaker.
Edwar Mcpherson, OF Gettysburg Pa, Clerk.
Unionists Tin Roman), 1873 De nocrats lin Hatic8b
A. Total 1885,
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TRIPLE sHEET---THREE CENTS.
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Shall Congress Remain In Continual
Session.

Congress has been in the habit of assemb bling
upon the first Monoay in December so long, that
an Idea has become prey alent that it cannot
meet at any other time, except upon the call of
the President. This is mistake. The Consti-
tuition expressly provides that ''the Congress
shall assemble at least once in every year, and
such meeting shall be on the first Monday in
December, unless they shall bg tdeo appoint
different ddy.n There can be no doubt but that
the last clause of this section, which we nave
italcised, was intended to give Congress the
power over its time OF meeting, The Cincinnati
Commercial, in a careful article on this subject,
shows that such was the opinion OF the early
fathers, and produces the following instances
as prooi:--
THE FIRST Congress elected under the Constl-
tuition assembled on the 4th of March, 1888. II
sat over six months, adjourning September ~,
1889. just before the adjournment the follow
ing act was passed.
'c'Be II enacted etc. That after the adjournment
of the present session. the next meeting 81 Congress
shall be on the first Monday in January next!
''The appointment Of different day from
that named in the Constitution was repeated as
iollows:-On the I'd of March, 1871, Congress
passed an act providing that after the third
day of March next the first annual meeting OF
Congress shall be on the fourth Monday OF Dc
Continued on the Second Page
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MAINE.

] John Lynch
2 Siuney Perham
8 James G Blame
4 John ii Rec
3 Frederick A. Pike
MARYLAND.
] Hiram McCuiiOugh
2 John l.. Thomas, Jr
3 Charles Il. Phelps
4 FrAncls Thomas
3 BeRjdmiH q Hdrria
MAssAOHUsETrs.
! Thomas ID. Eliot
2 Oak es Amee
3 Alexander II. Rice
4 samuel Hoover
B John b. AileV
6 Nathaniel Z. Banks
Z George y. Boutwell,
s John ID. Baldwin
Q william b. " ashburn
10 Henry l.. Dawes
MICHIGAN.
] Fernando g. Beaman
2 Charles Upson
3 John w LongYear
4 Thomas W. Ferry
B ROwl'd r. Trowbridge
6 John II briggs
MINNESOTA.
] William Window
2 lgnatlus DOnneliy
MISSOURI.
] John Hogan
2 henry 4 Is ow
8 Thomas n NOeH
4 John X. Kelso
8 Joseph w McClurg
6 Robert I. Van Horn
Z benjamin #. Loan
8 John # BENJAMIN
9 George W. Anderson
NEVADA.
/ Delos X. Ashley
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
j Gilman Marston
2 EDWARD II Rollins
8 James w. Patterson
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House of Representatlves.
CHARLES SUMNER
SCHUYLER OoLFA1

He was born in New York city, March %
1923; received good common school education
, 1866-12-14
Home COrrespondence.

EDiToB SrATEsMAN:-The allusion in the las.
issue of your paper to public building, so much
needed in our city, will scarcely escape the no.
tice of your readers. A town hall located where
the Masonic Hall used to stand would, no doubt,
soon repay to the city and county the money in D..
vested. We need court room, for which an
appropriate town hall would always answer.
Meetings for various purposes, such as lectures,
public speaking and theatrical performances,
could be held within its walls Besides, our
people are fond of amusement, and as winter
sets in and the holidays are drawing nigh, we
all want to get up balls, and yet we are compelled
to pay exorbitaut prices for this pleasure. The
imposition Practiced by those who are fortunate
enough to own places suitable for such purposes
causes even now great deal of grum6ling.
Were our city fathers and county commissioners
to join hands and erect public building, / am
sure the Community would approve of such a
measure The City improvements during the
last year have been both extensive and expen,
sve, but equally as useful, and as Walla Walla
Valley will be in future as Il is now, the home
OF an Industrious and prosperous people, town
hall, erected by mutual efforts and means, would
indeed prove beneficial to the community and an
ornament to the town.
Speaking of ornaments, four years ago, the
little NJ. E. Church, with its snow white steeple
and clear sounding bell, was looked upon with
honor by both citizens and strangers, as the ed
ihee of God and his psop1e; but to-day it stands
forsaken, mournful and decaying. Its interior
is clean and comfortable, and 4 am surprised its
members allow the pioneer church of Walla
Walla be left to the four winds of heaven, when
with a little means it might be saved for the
worship of God, the education Of our children
and lasting monument of pious people.
GALLON
, 1866-12-14
Ordinance No. 81.
An Ordinance In relation TO building BuEkheads 0
Mil Creek

SEC. /. The people of the City of Walla Wal
la do ordan as follows, to wit: that all owners
OF lots situated on the line of Mill Creek and on
each side of the same within the limits of the
City of Walla Walla, shall build Bulkhead
against said lots and on a line and in conform
ity with Bulkbeads already built, and now be-
ing built, at the crossing of First, Second, Third
Fourth and Fifth streets.
SEc. q All owners Of lots on said line of
Mill Geek, shall build said Bdlkheads as des>
cribed in Section l, within Fifteen days after
being duly notified BY the City Clerk.
SEC. 3. If the owner or agent of any property
situated as aboTe shall fail or refuse to build
said Bukheads after having been duly notified
it shall be the duty Of the City to build or cause
to be built the same at the expense and cost of
the owner OF said property, and 1t shall be the
duty Of the City Clerk to forthwith advertise
said property for sale at public auction, BY pub
fishing the notice thereof in the Walla Walla
Statesman, and by posting up three copies of
such notice in the City, and he shall proceed to
sell the same as aforesaid, fifteen days after the
date Of said notice, aud shall receive such fees
as are allowed Sheriffs on sales for taxes for his
services Provided that the owner or agent of
any property so advertised may stay proceed
ings at any time before the day of sale by pay
ment OF ali expenses and costs And provided
further, that said owner or agent may redeem
any Property sold as aforesaid, at any time
within ninety days after the sale thereof, by
payment to the purchaser Of the purchase mo-
ney apd interest fheteon at the rate of Eve per
cent. per month.
SEc, 4. nany property shall be sold as afore-
said, it shall be the duty Of the City Clerk TO
issue a certificate of sale TO the purchaser, and
if the same shall not be redeemed as aforesaid
within ninety days, he shall then issue deed to
the purchaser of the property. Said deed shall
be signed by the Mayor of the City and the
President of the Comuiou Council and attested
by the City Clerk.
SEc. 5. This Ordinance shall take effect from
and after the date Of its passage.
Passed Dec. ID, 1866. .
wv. HoKss, PrsS'I j.
, 1866-12-14

TEE IDAHO LEeIsLATURE.-The fourth session
Of the Idaho Legislature convened at Boise City,
Dec. 4th. The Statesman has full report Of the
proceedings. The Council was organized by the
election Of George AinSls as President, and G. G.
Dudley Secretary. In the House, A. W .FlOurnoy
vas elected Speaker, and Henri F. Sayrs, Chief
CLERK. Governor Ballard sent in his Message
on the 5th 1t Is a modest document, and con-
iAinS many valuable suggestions. 1t sets forth
that the mines for the last season had yielded
more Of the precl6us metals than in any former
year. The opinion is expressed that next year
will show q still larger yield. Agricultural
pursuits had been prosecuted with most crafty
ing results, and the day is not far distant when
but little If any of the productions OF the Pacific
coast will be brought over the Blue Montains for
the support of the people of Idaho Territory.
The proposed Salt Lake and Columbia River
Railroad is endorsed, and the hope expressed
that the bill providing for this improvement may
become law during the present session of Con-
gress. The financial affairs of the Territory are
far from being in a satisfactory condition, and
measures are suggested that it is thought will
restore the credit otthe Territory Take it all in
all, the message is emipently sensible and prac>
tical.
, 1866-12-14

nALLEs. Dec. s, lsse
PROSPECTS OF wALLA wALLA.

PROSPECTS OF wALLA wALLA.
Enron srArxsrAS From gentleman who
has lust returned from the upper country,
I.arn that Walla Walla is in a hourishiug con-
ditiou, trade good, houses going up like magic
and that everything betokens prosperity. am
also informed that certain capitalists from the
East are now sojourning in your city, for the
purpose of examining sDd taking into conside'
ration the practicability of building a railroad
from WalIa walla to Wallula, said road to be,
come a branch Of the North Pacific Railroad.
Apart from this connection, it is believed thai
the Walla Walla and Wallula railroad will be a
self sustaining enterprise, as tie traffic with
Walla HalIa has become SO very important.
Besides, with the completion of said railroad,
all freight for the 0wyhee and Boise districts
would pay tribute to Walla Walla, making your
town the Sacramento" of the Northern coun.
Try. There is certainly q bright prospect in
store for Wala, and your citizens have good
reason to be happy.
NEWS FROM THE SNAKE HEADQUARTERS.
By private letter written at Canyon City,
and received BY last stage, am Informed that
the red devils have again resumed their helish
work of murder and robbery. Hopes were en-
tertained. that as soon as troops were quartered
at the different posts on the Dalles aud Canyon
road, our people wonld no longer be startled BY
Indian depredations but, judging by the fol-
lowing, our red neighbors seem to entirely dis.
regard the presence of soldiers.
About one week ago, 'Lo" ventured within
six miles of Canyon City, killed one of the best
young men in that neighborhood, and drove of
a respectable lot of animals. This was follow.
ed up to within half a mile of Canyon, where
Mr.. "Lo" had the impudencO to Knock at a
house occupied by a small family The inmates
of the dwelling Immediately gave the alarm,
when good many citizens from town procured
what arms they could and started after the ras-
calls, but unfortunately failed to overtake them
Encouraged by their constant successful raids
these Snakes went within one mile of Camr
Wilson, and with the aid of the moon sbiniuo
brightly, succeeded in driving off a train Of
mules which belonged to some parties who
were cHmping close by. The question is nov
being put, what remains to be done2 1t ap
pears that the Snakes are outwitting US all and
the only hope of ever getting rid of these devils
is utter determination. For the purpose of ad
vancing this desirable end, government should
offer liberal prize for each "Snake" whether
| dead or alive. This proposition may seen
cruel but the life of one white man is worth
more than the whole gang of red yagabonds
The blood of>those who have been murdered BY
them cries for revenge, and we should not de
serve the name of Americans, should we fail tC
eKtermingte the miserable race.
LOCAL.
The frst "oVerland stage" left the Dalles or
Monday last, carrying the United States mails
/ understand that the stages between Walll
Walla and the Dales will soon make daily
trips. The weather is getting quite chilly anC
warm clothing is tne order of the day. DALLEs
, 1866-12-14
The Price of Gold Dust /

At general meeting, held the 26rh ofNov.-i
Der, 1866, at the City of Umatilla, the follov;.
resolutions were unanimously adopted by n.
citizens thereof:
Resolved That from and after this dat.
will not take gold dust for more than the follo"'
ing rates, for merchandise or any other bu,iD,,'
transactions:
Blackfoot Dust not to exceed. ....&I7 90 Der n,
Unmixed Boise Basin gold d" SI4 90 r% -
Mixed Gold Dust, not exceed. -. .SI3 90 W o
0wyhee Placer dust" $500 "a
ResotUed, That we, the undersigned eitiz.D,o,
this place hereby bind and pledge ourselves on an
honor, to abide by the foregoing resolution. ,nS
to discountenance any attempts to the coutrorv
D. NJ. FRExcH, Pres't.
]. II. KUSGIE, Secretary.
UmatillA, November 26th, 1866 5l>4v
, 1866-12-14

LIQUORS SEIzED.-Collector Geer made last
Monday seizure of liquors consisting of twenty
seven barrels of Walla Wala whisky belonging
TO the firm of l. T. Reese l. Co. The seizure
was made for violation of the revenue laws,
against which three distinct offences are alleg-
ed. First, for removing the liquors from the
place of manufacture without being inspected,
proved and guaged. Second, the liquors hav-
ing been manufactured prior to the first day OF
September, 1866, refusal and neglect on the
part of the owners thereof to give notice to the
collector to guage and prove the same. Third,
for having been rectiied and the proof changed
without rect6er's iicense.-Boise Statesman.
These liquors were manufactured at Mr.. l. T.
Recess Distillery, Wala Walla. Mr.. R. has
receipts in his possession to show that he has
in all respects complied with the revenue law.
Tho liquors, previous to being removed from
Walla Walla were duly inspected, but owing to
the fact that the Inspector was not at that time
supplied with the necessary brands the barrels
were shipped without being stamped. This
fact is certified to by both the Inspector and
Collector, aud hence no blame can attach to the
manufacturer. The Boise authorities are pretty
sharp, but we think they will find it difficult to
make this "seiZure' stick.
, 1866-12-14

CoLvILLE AAH.-We understand that the
present contractors will decline to carry the Col
willie mail on and after January lst, 1867 Rea-
son assigned inadequacy of compensation
$4,000 per annum. 1t is desirable that arrange.
ments should be made for the eontinrance Of
this mail. A large number of settlers depend
upon it exclusively for their postal facilities, to
deny which, would cause serious inc6nveuience.
We know that the compensation is entirely in>
adequate, but If possible, the contractors should
hold on until theproper rOpressntstions ean b
made 10 The pepartnsnt
, 1866-12-14

CoSeREssIoSAL.-Pri7ate advices frdm Olym-
piA state that W. W. Miller is the most promi-
insnt sspirant on the democratic side The wires
are being set for the denomination of Denny by
the radicals, with Mr. Miller as his opponent.
There is many slip between the cup and the
lip" aud inasmuch as sometime must elapse be-
fore the meeting Of the conventions, i. is more
than probable that all these nice combinations
will come to naught.
, 1866-12-14

OFFICIAL PAPtRs.-The publication Of the U
g. laws for Idaho Territory, has been awarded
to the Boise Statesman and Idaho World. This IA
what may be called an even divide-the World
representing the demOcracy,and the Stais,man the
radicals. The division was made, we understand
on the recommendation of Governor Ballard.
, 1866-12-14

FRoN OLYNPIA.-Priyate advices from Olympia
state that owing to the absence of Messrs. Ja-
eobS, Jesse and Page, all members from this
county, and all democrats, the radicals are like
y to secure control of the House of Representa-
tiveI. In the Council there is clear democrat.
ic majority, which secures to the democrats con.
troll of the organization.
, 1866-12-14

EILrrARY.-Special otders No. lo6, from the
headquarters Ofthe Military Division Of the Pa.
efc, dated November 26th, direct Major General
George Crook, Lieutenant Colonel Twenty third
United States Infantry, to proceed to Fort Boise,
Idaho, and relieve Brevet Lieutenant Colonel
Louis Fl. Marshal from the command Of the Dis
trict of Boise. On being relieved by General
creok, Brevet Lieutenant Marshall will report
to the commanding General of the Department
Of the Columbia for assignment. First Lieuten-
ant A. H. Nickerson, Fourteenth United States
Infantry, will proceed to Fort Boise. idaho, shd
report for duty to the commanding officer Of the
District of Boise. Second lieutenant A. P
Greene, Company II, Second Battalion, Four'
tsenth United States Infantry, will proceed tc
join his company at Fort Boise, Idaho.
, 1866-12-14

OFFICIAL PAPIR.-F. W. Seward Acting Sec
rstary Of State, notifies US that the STATESMAN
has been selected as the az s. official paper for
Washington Territory" We feel fattered BY
this expression of confidence on the part Of the
Goretuhsnt, and shall endsarOr to merit II BY
patriotic support Of the right.
, 1866-12-14

CouScILNAN.-At special election for eoun-
Gilman from Thurston and Lewis counties, Wm
Mitchell, the Administration candidate, had a
majority Of2l over George A. Barnes, his radi-
cal opponent. The election Of Mr.. NJ. secures an
Administration majority in the Council.
, 1866-12-14

CRoPs IN CoLvILLE YALLEY.-Dr. Tobey, aa
old resident of Colville Valley, estimates the
wheat crop for the last season at $50 900 bush
elSi oats, 10000 bushels. They had also large
crops Of potatoes, onions and cabbages. Owing
TO the lack of demand for the mines, provisions
Of all kinds were ruling low. The mllers re>
fuse to pay more than Sl.25 per bushel for
wheat which is quoted as the ruling rate.