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, 1866-01-12

NEW TERRIToRY.-A memorial to Con-
gress has been introduced in the Idaho Leg.
isiature, praying for a division of the Terri.
tory, along the line of the. Salmon River
Mountains. The memorial also asks for the
creation Ofa new Territory to be called the
Territory of Nez Perces, to be composed of
the eastern portion of Washington Territory,
including Walla Walla, and all that country
lying along the Hsllgate river, including the
BlackfOOt county to the ridge of the Rocky
Mountains. The proposition is said to be
received with much favor, and the prospects
are decidedly favorable to its passage
, 1866-01-12

ITEMS PROM THE BoIsH RoAD.-Mr. Chas. P
Eagan, who arrived from Boise City on the 7th
inst, informs US as follows in regard to the Boise
Road The weather at Boise City was pleasant
considering the fact that the thermometer had
been down as low as fifteen degrees below zero.
Snow was laying upon the ground to the depth
of fflsen or sixteen inches Between this place
and Boise City, cattle were in bad condition,
tsamsters and farmers having made no prepara-
tions for feed for animals during the winter
Travel was still going over the Thomas Road
notwithstanding the statements of "cappers'
for the Meaeham Road to the contrsry. He also
informs US that the report of Charley Barne.
having been frozen to death while carrying
Wells, Fargo Co.'S express from Boise City tc
South Boise is untrue, as Barnes arrived in Bois,
City the day before be left.
, 1866-01-12

SECRETARY McCUBLooH ON THE PRKslDRxr.-
In recent speech at Fort Wayne, IndiAuA, the
Secretary Of the Treasury made some remarks
in regard to the character Of the President
which we copy
TRYING and difficult as is his situation. NJ
Johnson is master Of it. He possesses in An
eminent degree the qualities that fit him for the
presidency at the present time. A southern
man, thoroughly acquainted with the effect, of
slavery upon society, he knows how to desI
with southern men in their present eircum-
stances. Ardently attached to Tennessee ~.
love which be bears to his State is entiI ely sub
ordinate to that which he bears to the tJniou
Jealous Of state rights, he is equally iealous ~
the rights Of the general government Aradi.
cal and incorporating enemy of nullifcation
secession and every form of disloyalty, be IL
| equally an enemy TO every measure which in
bis judgment, are calculated, by deprivinp the
States Of their just rights under the Constito!
tion, to convert the general government into A
despotism. Raised in slave States, and until
recently STAKEHOLDER, he has never had apy
| love for slavery, and has always been the opno-
nent of the arstocracy that was based upon IL
| By nature and by education, he is Just the man
| for the great work of re-establishing the Fed
eral authority over the recent rebellious States.
And he has taken hold of the work with a de-
| ises the best results. He is q man, also, of
excellent judgment and great singleness of
purpose. Honest himself, be expects hon
esty in others. Although long in public life,
and leading politician of his own school
he is in sense \ partisan. Unassuming
in manners, he is yet self-possessed and dig
nifed. He listens to the advice of those in
in whose judgment he has confidence, but acts
upon his own convictions, aDd generally accord.
dacia
ion of character, he is never hasty 10 aetioh:
Stern and unyielding in his adherence to prih.
ciple and duty, he is man of kindly and gen.
tie emotions. Having by his own indomitable
eHrgy fought his way up from low TO a high
estate, he is in hearty sympathy with those who
are treading the same upward path. He is, In
a word, clear-headed, upright, energetic, self
relying statesman dignihed, courteous and
kind hearted gentleman. His administration
will be characterized by all the force and energy
and independence of Jackson's, with very little
of its partisan character.
, 1866-01-12

EXPRESS FROM BELow.-On Monday
last, Thomas & Co.'S stage got through from
below, bringing our friend Cam, the express
messenger, who, with his usual care, brought
With him full files of the Portland and Dalles
dailies, for the use of this office. By this
arrival we have two weeks later intelligence
from the East, embracing the doings in Con-
gress, details Of which will be found on our
first page.
, 1866-01-12

A STEP DowN.-Brig. General AlvOrd,
formerly in command of this military depart
ment, has been returned to his former posi-
tiOn of fpaymaster, with the rank of Major.
Those who bave had an opportunity of know
lug the ex-General regard him as an unmit.
tigated humbug.
, 1866-01-12

MODIFIED Parties who have arrived
from below, inform US that the Oregon Leg
islature, at its late session, materially mOdi-
fed the Sunday law, and so changed it as te
relieve it of all its oppressive features. This
law was one of the stumbling blocks in the
way of annexation, and its removal has ten
deney to reconcile those who nave been
most determined in their opposition to the
measure.
, 1866-01-12
EDTToRIAI PARAcRAPHs.

OREGON FINANoEs.-From the report Of
Samuel E. May, Secretary OfState, We find
the receipts of the State, from ak sources,
for the last year, foot up sl72,20a Dis
bursements for the same period, STAG, 1874.
Leaving an unexpended balance If over
$4,000. From this showing ii would seem
that the finances of Oregon are in Aourishr
ing condition, and that the talk about the
Safe being bankrupt is without foundation,
in fact. As a measure of retrenchment, the
the humbug militia law has been, as we are
informed, repealed. This will be an impOr.
tant saving, and material relief TO tax pay,
ers. We mention these facts as possessing
interest for our readers, in view Of the proba>
bihty that We shall shortly be annexed tc
Oregon. The great bugaboo with the op'
ponents Of annexation has been the high
rate of taxation; but with the light before
usWe are strongly of the opinion that when
the change is made it will be found that a
State government, properly managed, is quite
as cheap as Territorial organization.
, 1866-01-12
PRoDucrs OF wALLA WALtA YALLEY.-A few

PRoDUcTs OF WALLA WALLA YALLEY.-A few
weeks since we gave place to a statement show
ing that during the last year we exported seven
thousand barrels of -four, the product of this
VALLEY. In continuation of this subject, and as
showing the productveness of our country, we
compile the following statement of shipments to
the lower cOnntry, principally by steamers;
Hay, l,l66, 900 lbs.
Oats and Barley, 459, PAT lbs.
Onions, 5S,26o IDS.
Potatoes, 42,462 lbs
Cabbages, 400 los.
Wool, l5,5O4 lbs.
Bran, l4,3OO IDS.
In addition to the foregoing, there were large
shipments of hides nnd furs, the figures for
which we have not at hand. Bearing in mind
the fact that the development Of our resources
has but just commenced, and that previous to
last year we scarce produced sufficient to meet
the home demand, and certainly this exhibit
speaks we'll for the future of our country. With
the year Just commenced it is estimated that our
surplus yield in the single article Of flour will
be equal to twenty five thousand barrels For
every surplus pound of -four thus produced we
will find a ready market in the Blackfoot, Co
lumbia River and Boise mines-all of them tp|a
great extent dependent upon us for their supplies
of this important staple In the line OF early
vegetables, We shall be fully able to supply the
Portland market and thus stop shipments from
California. Centrally situated, the coast mar
kets, as well as those of the whole vast interior
80 nd time har jnduce-
ment to stimulate to the very utmost our sources
of production. We mention these facts for the
encouragement of those Of our readers who are
engaged in agricultural pursuits. During the
year Just closed they have done well, but we
expect them to do better in the future. With
another year we shall have a large surplus Of
fruit, for which VIC will find market in the
mines fruit for which there is not an immediate
demand should be canned and in that way pre-
served for future use The tomato is found to be
remarkably well adapted to the soil of our VAL
ley and aourishss here in the widest profusion.
Hundreds Of bushels of this most excellent veg
etable were allowed to go to waste in the course
of the las! year, which put up in cans aud pro-
perly prepared for market would have yielded a
large return. On the shelves of our merchants
will be found cases of tomatOs imported from
the East, and this at a time when we allow the
same article to rot at our doors, all for the res-
son that we are too indolent to preserve and pre-
pore them for market. In this regard there is
room for improvement, and with another season
we hope to see exhibited a disposition to i'm
prove all the sources of wealth with which we
are 50 bounteously favored.
, 1866-01-12

STOCK DYINe.--It is reported that Mr. Majors,
whose train is located about twenty miles east
from here, has lost nearly one hundred animals
already, and is likely to lose the remainder if
the present weather continues. 1t is also said
that there are large droves Of cattle on Gather
Inc aud Sinker creeks. in 0wyhee county. 1t
seems impossible that they can live through the
winter.-BoiSe Stdtesman
, 1866-01-12

QUICKSILvER.-Great excitement has been
Occasioned at Canyon City by the discovery
of rich quicksilver mine in that neighbOr-
hood. A friend has forwarded us piece of
the cinabar, which bears unmistakable evil
dence of being genuine. A few months back,
rich quicksilver mine was discovered at
Owyhee, and this latter discovery only goes
to show that the country inside the Cascades
is more richly endowed with minerals than
any other like extent of country.
, 1866-01-12

HIGH PRIcEs.-If we had any means of arriv-
ing at the price of wood in Boise City, we would
print II. but it appears to be without any price.
1t is sold by the load, about three armsful, for
twelve to sixteen dollars. At this rate it would
be from twenty to twenty-five dollars per cord.
Boise Statesman.
, 1866-01-12

SOLDIER SHoT.-We learn that A soldier was
shot at Fort Boise recently. The facts as we
learned them were that Shay, who had been a
long time confined in the guard-house, somehow
got enough liquor to get intoxicated, and got
possession OF some firearms, wherewith be com
menced offensive operations upon the guard.
The officer of the guard called men to his assist
ance, and Shay, refusing to give up his arms or
submit to orders, was shot.-Boiss StatesmaH
, 1866-01-12

WEEKLY TRIPs.-Thomas & Co.'S STAGES
are now making weekly trips between Walla
Walla and the Dalles Passengers 20 through
in four days, and stop at houses over night.
The trip cannot be said to be particularly
pleasant, but it is unattended with danger,
and if occasion requires, no one need hesitate
about undertaking the journey.
, 1866-01-12

Snow SLIDE.-A snow-slide occurred near
Robbie l. Bush's saw mill, on Dry creek last
Saturday. 1t struck an OK team and sled, stand
ing at the base of the hill, knocking them about
forty feet, covering all completely up and kill
ing an OK. The driver shouted for help as he
went under, md party of men at work near
by went to his rescue. They had to dig down
to the mans feet before they could get him out,
and had not timely assistance been rendered, he
would have perished in a short time-Boiss
StdteSmdn.
, 1866-01-12

CALIFORNIA SENAToR.-Cornelius Cole
has been elected to the u s. Senate from CaI-
ifornis, to succeed McDougal, whose term
expires March 4, 1867 The newly elected
Senator has been identified with the repub>
lican party since its Grst organization on this
coast, and has been one Of its tiuest if not
ablest defenders. In 1856 be supported John
c. Fremont for President, and in go he
published paper that advocated the elec>
ton of Lincoln. His record from that day
to this has been consistent and thoroughly
identifies him with the republican senti-
ment Of the country. Not by any means a
brilliant man, he is vastly supenor to that
windy numbskull, Conuess, and without doubt
will creditably represent the people of Cali
fornis in the position to which they have
elevated him:
, 1866-01-12

CH1LLINo.-PrOfessOr Agassiz announces
the theory that at one time the North Amer.
lean continent was covered with ice a mile
thick. Judging from recent experience, we
are inclined to think that the ice period is
about to return.
, 1866-01-12

LUMrNoUs.-COngress has passed reso-
luton declaring treason crime that ought
tObe punished. We should like to know
whether there is any crime in the catalogue
that ought not to be punished?
, 1866-01-12

ID. N. MAeUIRE, formerly of Portland,
where be was connected with the press, is
announced as editor of the Montana Post.
Under his direction the Post has become a
vigorous advocate of the Fcnian movement
, 1866-01-12

EcoxoNY.-We hear of farmer iu 0wyhee
county who sold his hay in Ruby last fall for
seventy Eve dollars per ton, and is now hauling
hay from this valley, paying the same price here
that he got in Ruby. That kind Of farming
Wou't pay very well.-Boise Statesman.
, 1866-01-12

ELECTION or OFFIcERs.-There will be an cleo
ton of officers, Of the Fenian Brotherhood, held
At the Court House, on Thursday next, and an
address will, also, be delivered to the Circle BY
the Rev. Father Delahunty. A full attendance
h requested.
, 1866-01-12
NoTTCE.

A Ii PERSONS INDEBTED To THE FIRM OE
n HARRIS d. Marks, are hereby requested to
call and settle Immediately. Ii not accounts will lie
placed in the hands OF proper officers for collection
All persons having claims against the above firm
will hand them in forthwith
HARRIS & MARKS.
Walla Walls, January II, 1856 aim
, 1866-01-12
STI1AYED.

-FOUR CAYUsE HORSES sTRAYED cut of my
Stable on Christmas night.
One dark Horse,
One irOn-gray Mare, on len hin
known. Any information, or the bringing of said
Horses to my Stable will be amply rewarded
4-lt+ CHAlilES Z. KRAFT
, 1866-01-12

AFFLIcTISe.-A bill has passed the Ida.
hO Legislature assigning Judge Kelly to the
Northern Judicial District We sympathize
with our Lewiston friends in their affection.
, 1866-01-12
Dissolution Notice.

TNHE CO-PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing bs.
Il tween HARRIS e. MARKS has been dissolved
ay-rnutual consent The business will hereafter bo
conducted at the Old stand under the name and style
uf ISAAC HARRIS, to whom all bills due the late
firm must be paid, and who will pay all the indeLt
edLesS of the late firm. ISAAC HARRIS,
S. MARKS.
Waln Walla January 10. 1866. 4Av
, 1866-01-12

FROM BLACKFooT.-Quite a number of
persons have arrived at Walls Walla within
the last week direct from BlackfoOt. As a
general thing they came by way of the Pen
d0reills. They report having experienced
but little difficulty in making the trip. The
weather was exceedingly cold, but having
made proper preparations they suffered but
little from that cause All the streams on
the way in we're 'bridged with ice, on which
they crossed in safety, thus escaping the
opportunities of toll collectors. The teams
with the machinery for the Pen d Oreille boat
had succeeded in reaching the Lake, and
nothing is now 10 the way of completing the
steamer. Some of the teamsters Who took
out freight for the boat have returned to
Wslla Walla, bringing their ssinals. After
crossing the Spokane, we understand that
the teams went through without delay
, 1866-01-12
EStrnX Notice.

TAME To THE PREMISES of the subscriber L
~ the Touciet. II DEEP RED OK, branded "B
NJ. D." loft horn, one horn dropped. The owner nf
slid Ok is requested to come forward prove prope.
ty, pay charges, and take the animal away
4-lmE d. j. SCHNEBLEY
, 1866-01-12

srEEP.-The 6rst-class hotels in New
York charge Sc per day for board.
, 1866-01-12

Approved Nov. 3rd, 1865.
GE0.F. THOMAS, Mayor.
Attest: A. L. BRowS City Clerk
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COURT NOTICES.

A Il RULES HELD IN THE CIpr,.
IN Office of the Circuit Court Of pr;nn.eeEnS
liam county, on Monday the Bird dsv .,fSe vii.
Der, 1866, Francis A. r. Davis, plai1t IL oeptea.
Clara McNair and her husband Who's nsgslrst
unknown, Stephen McNair Fred McEaiisa name is
ry McNair Robert MtNar, Dolnh az a., zen.
George W.: Brent and Francis J IT%aeNslF,
Sheriff of Prince William county hoaaaoH:
ministrator of John McNair deceased e defess$$ ,
The object of this suit is to subject o...
tract Of land, lying in Prince William o rerLsa
to the payment of n note, executed by Jnkn NY
Nair to Francis A. 7. Davis. said trac, ' ~ DC.
having been conveyed by said McNsirtI 20 ~ G;ahf
w: Brent; OBSCURE the payment of srid N no nc'
The defendants, Clara McNair and bo "o S
band, whose name is unknown, S,cnhnn H W.
Nair, Fred fIcNair, Henry McNair III nc
McNair Dolph McNar, not having cntere .Ii1 ,E
appearance and given security accorjins lo |;'r
and the rules of this Court, and it apnearin o!IN
affidavit that they are not residents Of this ~ "
it is ordered that the said defendants a,,,'
here within one month after cue pubI;ca,,piIi %L
this order, and do what is necessary 70 m.". o.
their inttl est in this suit and that co,y -:
order be forthwith inserted in the 81. vo,i l.: ;
Gazette, a newspaper published in tbr c,, =! u,
Alexandria, once II week for IuIr succcss;,
weeks and posted at the front door Of Tho CS,
Bousc Of this county 1T The next term
n copy teete. ). CAMPER, Clerk
sep 5-laWiW
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THE GAZETTE.
SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER s.
When This Old Hat Was Ne'

When This Old Hat Was New.
Before this hat was made,
King George was on his throne,
Our fathers all were rebels then
And fought for Washington;
The Tories cheered for Old kipg George
The revolution through
And Dragged about their loyalty,
Ere this old hat was new.
When this old hat was new,
The sons of that base crowd.
Revived the cry Of 'Loyalty,
And beloved it aloud
The Government our fathers made
For them would never do:
And they have torn its bulwarks dawn
Since this old hat was new.
When this old hat was new:
There was no public debt,
No greenbacks took the place Of gold;
No millionaire had yet
His pile in Sevcn-Thirties speut,
On which no tax Was due;
But each man fairly paid his tax,
When this old hat was new.
When this old hat was new
Elections still were free.
ana every ulaR " aS tuUuSiit w nav
\ right to liberty
Arrests were made BY course Of law,
Trials we're speedy, too,
And Seward rang DO little bell,
When this old hat Was new.
When this old hat was neT,
This land was IL It's prime:
lIiscegenation was untaugbt
! all this haDpv cline
Aud white folks then were thought as
Good as Sanbo Cuff, or Sue;
But things have badly changed aE'nnt
Since this old hat was new.
When this old hat was new,
The poor white man was tre>,
and every year a bran new Toy
Could dandlc on his knee:
But now, for every child he has,
lie is taxed till all is blue;
But things tell you were not so
When this old hat was new.
When this old hat was new,
Gold dollars did abound,
And not stamp in all the land
Could any where be found
But now you dare not kiss Your wife
Unless you stamp her, too;
But things | tell you were cot so
When this old hat was new.
Col T. EEZEE.
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EDUCATIONAL.
NULPEPER FEMALE INSTITUTE.
MRS. MARY M. ARCHER,

MIND. YAh1 III. ANIL n Il,
Having removed to the town of Culp.eePer
has determined 10 resume her School, under
the above name. She will be pleased to receive
limited number of boarders in her family
Having had experience IN the education OF
yOung ladies, she feels assured of being able to
give satisfaction to such as may entrust their
dauphters to her care The services Of Profess
sors Of the Virg inia High School, have been sc
cured to assist in giving instructions in Ancient
and Modern Languages, and Mathematics.
TERMS FOR SCHOLASTIC YEAR. COMMENCING
SEPTEMBER 20 1866.
First half session payable in advance; second
payment in February, 1867:
Higher Branches of English. .............SoO 90
Elementary = '....'....''.. % w
Tanpuapes each .................. 10 GO
instruction in Music, for beginners. Is Oh
For advanced pupils, at Professors prices
Y ocal Music ut Professors charges
Board, including washing, fuel and lights,
$3.50 A portion received in kind.
REFERENCE rs MADE TO TIE FOLLOWING
GENTLEMEN
Rev. Philip Slaughter Culpeper county.
Hon Jeremiah Norton
Col. A. j. Taliaferro,
H. II. Cunningham, esq,
Rev John Cole,
VIM. H. Harrison, esq, Amelia county.
DR.. f. L. Deane, Richmond.
F. L. Marshall, esq, FAuquier county.
James T. Jones, esq
Rev. George H Norton, Alexandria.
Col. c. f. Lightfoot, Culpepcr 9. II.
Mrs. MARY NJ. ARCHER,
Care Rev. John Cole,
sep 1--tf Culpeper G. H., Va.
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H1HE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE,

NO, a, S. WASHINGTON ST.
WIN. +. CARN E.............. PRINCIPAL.
Will open its Fall term on Monday, September
10th, as Boarding and Day School for YOUNG
LADIES and GIRLS.
The scnool rooms are well situated and COM
modious; the apparatus for illustration COM
plcte in all departments; the course of studies
thorough; the method Of teaching according to
the most approved modern standards; the dis
cipine suited to q school of high grade, and the
mum Der of students limited.
Lectures, illustrated throughout by copious
experiments and specimens, on the Fridays of
each week, open to friends invited by the pupils.
Vocal Calisthenics, for training and strength
enng the organs Of speech; and Photography,
a method Of writing English at ten times the
ordinary speed, taught in the Institution.
The Department of Music is in charge of Prof
Jos. c. Foertsch, who deservedly stands at the
head of his profession in this section of country.
Painting and Drawing by the most sk;llful ar
fists, and ut their rates.
Pcnmanship under tho supervision Of Mr..
Charles l.. Gregory, graduate of the Washing
ton Commercial College, without extra charge, J
TERMS (per school-year) BOARD and tut ion
$500; Tuition $50 to $50, including all extras
payable quarterly in advance. Apply at No.
H. south Royal, or III, Duke St.. or by letter.
Circulars at the bookstores in Il few days. [auG-tf
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AUCTION SALES.
By John Il. PARROT, Auctioneor.

BY John Il. PARROT, Auctioneor.
DY VIRTUE OF 4 DECREE OF TIL
I; Circuit Court for Alexandria county, pro.
bounced at its May term, 1865, in the cause Of
John Crawford vs.. John Breeders Il Co, the
undersigned. as commissioner therein named,
will, on TUESDAY, the 18th day OF September
next, ~ II m, in front OF the Mayors Office,
Alexandria, Va, expose to sale ~ PIECE OF
GROUND II? the city of Alexandria, Va,
bounded as follows: Beginning on the east side
Of Henry street Is feet ) inches north OF Cam
eron street, and running north with henry St.
II feet 10 inches, more or less 10 the mid OF
Ell alley feet wide (to be Kept open for
the use OF this lot and the lot adjoining on the
Mor,h) thence cast parallel with Cameron St 30
feet more or less, to Sherwood's linc; thence
south parallel with Henry street the length Of
the first line; thence ty Straight line TO the be
ginning. Also the said Crawiord's lcaseho'd
interest in and to 4 certain lot sitlHtod :. e.
corner of Pitt and Gibbon streets, ~ feet on
Pitt and 60 feet on Gibbon So. and in and to two
shanties situated on the cast side OF Pit, be-
tween Gibhon and Franklin SITS; 10 pay the
said John Broders s. Co., the sum OF $500, with
interest from the Sth Of January, 1866, ard the
costs Of the sale. Terms cash.
aug Scots G. W. WATTLES. Comm.
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MFRS. CASTLEMAN'S SCHOOL

w .
The duties of this School will! be resumed on
MONDAY, Sept 18th. Mrs. G.. hopes, from
her past experience, to give satisfaction to those
who may patroniZr her. She will be provided
with competent assistance, and prepared to re-
ceivc pupils fall ages. Those who wish TO en-
ter their children are requested to make early
application to her, ut her residence, No. 81,
South Pitt street jv 20-tf