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, 1867-04-19

A NEW GOvERNOR.-A private letter
from Washington to Governor Ballard, of
Idaho, contains the news, that Mr.. Ward
of Kentucky, brother Of Gov. NJ. L. Ward,
of New jersey, has been appointed and con-
firmed as Governor of this Territory, rice
Geo. E. Cole, rejected by the Senate. The
new Governor is a Radical Union man in
politics, which fact, however, was not known
to the President at the time of the appoint
ment. We state this upon the authority of
Judge Cummins, of Idaho Vancouver
Re0tster.
, 1867-04-19
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TRANSFERS, CARD.

EDITOR STATESMAN We notice that the o.
5. n. Company have raised freights to Wallula
to S35 per ton. We have teams in abundance
standing idle, and want freight. We propose
to the merchants of Walla Wala to haul from
The Dalles for the same price, by weight, as is
now charged by the o. S. N. Company, thus
saving to the merchants the difference between
measurement and weight There is now in
this valley large number ofteams unemployed,
and if the merchants of Walla Walla will give
us their freight from the Dalles they will patron
Use their own citizens and all parties will be
mutually benefited. By giving this place in
your columns you will much oblige,
HosT OF Transfers
, 1867-04-19
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON,
CoUNTY OF WALLA WALLA

TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON, S.
County OF WALLA WALLL
In the District Court, First Judicial Di'i'le,
In the matter of the petition of HENRY hCAh''
an lnsplve.t Debtor. -,
DURSUANT TO AN ORDER Of the HonU,a,' S,a1'
J. +. Wyche, Judge Of the said Disnes Disins';J 10.
notice is hereby given to all creditors Of inc Lr,
solvent, HENRY RlCKEY, to be and appear "a "a,
the Honorable J. E. WS che, aforesaid, moFeS II
ut the Court Room of said Court in the 1OIS ,sS 8
Walla Walla, on the goth day Of May, A. u ,bgJ
cause, if any they can, why the prayer Of SAID 1'
vent Should not be granted, and an Assg ~ Bio
his Estate he made, aud he be discharge o,',5t, %
debts and liabilities, in pursuance Of ihe oo.,.tns
such case made and provided ; and 10 the .,.S,d. "d
all proceedings against said lnsoven' Oe coua
IL. 81 WITNESS my hand and seal oil s''1
'h'' ''" o'' Vi "P'''' q P. b. JOHNSON Cl;5..'
JAMES D. Mix. Attorney for Plaintld. -
, 1867-04-19
FRIDAY EVENING. APRIL 10, 1851.
REDUCTION IN FREIoHrs.-ft will be seen on

REDUCTION IN FREIoHrs.-1t will be seen on
reference to the advertisement, that the o. S. n.
Company have materially reduced the rates Of
freight and placed them on a scale that will en-
able our producers to supply all the trading
points on the Columbia this side Of the CAS-
cades The advance noticed in our last turns
out to have been only a temporary measure, and
was almost Immediately abandoned. At the
rates now ruling produce can be shipped from
WalIa Walla to Portland, and enter into COM
petition with the produce Of the Willamette
Valley. In thus furnishing the producers Of the
interior with an outlet for their surplus -four
and bacon, the O. S. N. Company have acted
wisely, and inaugurated a measure that will
largely contribute toward filling the Company 8
Golfers Approaching the advantages no"
offered US, steps should at once be taken to
build up a trade between Walla Walla and the
Dalles The leading merchants of the Dalles
will gladly receive our -four and bacon in e1-
change for general merchandise, and in that
way we can build up trade that will be mutu>
ally profitable Thera is a large extent Of min
ing country Immediately south Of the Dallei
that for years must depend upon other localities
for supplies Of breadstuffs, and it will require
but little exertion on our part to secure this
trade. The Dalles is the point from where the
miners receive their supplies, and by inaugural
ing the system of exchange here indicated we
can at once secure this outlet. 1t should also
be our aim to supply Umatilla with the hour
thad dap and q
locality. Following up the idea here suggested
we shall build up large and important trade
with the leading townsOn the COlumbiS, and
secure for ourselves the business which has
heretofore enriched the Willamette.
, 1867-04-19

MAIL CoNTRAcTs.-We understand that the
contract for carrying the U. S. Mails between
Walla Walla and Nissoula City, has been award
ed to Mr. John Altman, the gentleman who has
been carrying the mail for several months past.
The price to be paid is no. stated. The service
Will he semi weekly, and is to be by stages. We
understand that Mr.. Altman will at once pro.
ceed to stock the line,. and that in very brief
time we may expect to be in communication
with Nssoula City by means of line of stages.
The contract for carrying the mail between
"aIla Walla and Pierce City, has been awarded
to Mr.. King, the owner of the Lewiston line of
'tSges-compeusation S6,5OO per aunum. We
are glad that King secured the contract; for mauy
months be carried the mails free OF charge, and
hthere is anything to be made out Of the service
be certainly is entitled to it, In regard to the
Colville mail, we are unable to learn ANYTHING
certain beyond the fact that it has been awarded
Who the lucky contractor is, and what the 6o.
ure at which it has been awarded. il ns,,o,
which at this writing is sb7ouded in mystery
, 1867-04-19

A FIRE CoMPASY.-The experience OF Tuesday
last teaches most uumistakabiy the necessity of
having thoroughly organized Fire Department.
At the late FIRE our citizens worked nobly and
maufuIIy, but being without organization and a
directing head, much energy and labor was e1-
pended without any corresponding result Under
the most favorable circumstances great confusion
aud excitement will prevail at fires. To obvi-
ate this condition of affairs, all to wns when they
attain any considerable growth, find an organ
lied Fire Department necessity. Walla Walla
in this regard is no execution to the rule. Why
It is that with an engine aud all the apparatus
necessary for the extingushment of fires, we are
without FIRE company is difficulty to under,
stand. One thing, however, is certain, that
property holders and those interested in the
prosperity Of the town cannot allow the present
condition Of affairs to continue. The writer is
neither young nor active, but is still capable of
taking hand at the "brakes, and will gladly
place his name on the roll of FIRE company.
There must be fifty others who feel the same
Way-a number sufficiently large to organize an
efficient FIRE company. Let meeting for this
purpose be called and we are quite sure that an
organization will be effected. 1t is possible that
additional legislation may be required at the
hands of the City Council, and if so this eau
readily be had. The members Of the Board,
sympathising in the wants and feelings OF their
fellow citizens, will gladly cooperate in wbats
ever measures may be deemed necessary to place
the company on an effective and permanent bas
sis. Let see TO it that another coDhagration
does not find US without the means whereWith
to combat the destroying element
, 1867-04-19
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON,

TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON, 81
COUNTY OF WALLA NALL, -
In the District Court, First Judicial D-H' -u' II
In the matter of the Petition Of ANDHb"
FEVRE, an Insolvent Debtor ,,.,o1bs
DURSUANT TO AN ORDER Of I9s 1;,,,iet COuf,
Iotice IS hereby given to all the creditors y sp
Insolvent, ANDREW LEFEVRE, TO oe o.s;S IA h ~
before the Honorable J. E. wyehe, aioreSd coud % y
Court. at the Court Room OF saiu of Nsy,b
County Of Walla walla, on the lOth o4 u .bsn -
D. 1861, at 10 o'clock A. NJ Of that gay i, pys
there to show cause if any they can ,a.,,d, iB5
IF the said lnsolvent should not Be gn,Shs ~ hs b "
assignment Of bis Estate be maze, .lt IN pu7suipj
charged from his debts and liabiilueS' .,ovided;
of the Statute in such case made and ssld lD~
in the meantime all proceedings agAin'
vent be stayed. .f,.dCrh
LIS. WITNESS my hand and lbe sea-
this sth day of April, A. d; 1891; Seeii;;,vs0N, Clfss
Jas. d. My Attorney for Pluintln. --
, 1867-04-19


FREIGHTs.- call attention to the team,
sters' card, published in our issue of this
week. The o. S. n Company, whilst redur
cling the charge on down freights, and on
freight to Lewiston, has actually made an
advance of 81 50 per ton on all freights
delivered at. Wallula. This discrimination
against particular locality is felt to be OPP
pressive, aud already our merchants are dis
cussing the question as to how they can best
avoid the new exaction. The teamsters card
solves the whole difficulty. Under their
proposition merchandise can be laid down at
Walla Walla at lower figures than are charg>
ed by the o. S. n. Company. The party
who handed us the card for publication, has
thirteen six mule teams, which he will at
once place on the road between here and the
Dalles, provided the freight offers. A vast
number of teams now in this valley, and
unemployed, can readily be engaged to freight
.L----e,L 49, s<,.s-es snesAst@d N tina card
We trust that our merchants will give this
proposition prompt attention. The teamster:
mean business, and by patronizing this elias:
our merchants will keep the money in the
country that otherwise will 60 to enrich
other communities. Teams can be proftably
employed. in freighting the surplus, produce
ofour valley to the Dales, and in return
bringing back assorted stocks ofmerchandise
Practical men assure US that the teamsters
can make money in this trade, and certainly
the proposition is worthy oil a trial.
, 1867-04-19

PREcAurIoN AGAINST FIRE-In looking around
the city, We notice in many places Iumbsr
old boxes, straw, &c, Uttered around in sdni.
faois confusion, and SO arranged as to be ex.
eeedingly dangerous in case of FIRE. Toks tho
rear OF the buildings fronting on Main street,
ana extending from First to Second streets. and
1t Will be found that the most infamable mate
rial Is ready prepared for the hand of the ineen-
o'"ry' There are other localities little better.
we refer to this fact by way Of suggesting to
'ne FIRE Wmdens the proprety of visiting the
oiuerent quarters and directing the removal of
any and everything that is likely to prove dan,
gerous 10 case of ERE. In some instances, we are
TO Id that stables filled with hay and straw are
LEFT open at night, and are resOrted to by class
OF bummers, who think nothing of lighting their
pipes in the midst Of tue most ipfamable mate
rial. These are matters that should be looked
to. IAN ouncs of prevention is worth pound
OF cure, and little timely precaution now may
be the means Of averting a terrible calamity.
, 1867-04-19


FIRE.-0n Friday afternoon, about three
o'clock, fire broke out in the carpenter shop
off. W. Smith, on Alder street, next to the
corner of Second street. The fire caught in a
pile of shavings, and in almost an instant the
whole building was wrapped in flames. Mrs.
Smith occupied the rear of the shop as a dwell
ling, and with her children was barely able to
escape with the clothes she had on. All Der
furniture, clothing, &c, was destroyed. Moth
ing was removed from the carpenter shop, and
several carpenters who had their tool chests in
the building lost all their tools The FIRE CONS
munIcated to the blacksmith shop of Mr.. J, F.
Abbott, but anticipating the destruction of the
building, nearly all the tools and iron had been
removed to place of safety. The building ad-
joining the carpenter shop on the South side,
and owned by Mr.. Ward, was also destroyed.
Mrs. J. W. Schulz, who lived in this building
was fortunate enough to save all her furniture
and clothing. The total loss by the fire will
foot up 81, 900, divided about equally between
MeEErI- AuDott- ward and Smith. The same
/ property was burned over at the time of the
great fire last Fourth of July, at which time the
same parties were heavy sufferers. About the
origin Of the FIRE nothing is known, with certain.
ty, although it is supposed to have originated
with children who were careleSsly allowed to
have matches, and in this way fred the carpen-
ter shop. Mrs. Smith was in a rear room at the
time, but knew nothing of her danger until the
whole building was on fire. The engine, man,
ned by volunteer fremen, was early on the
ground, and did good service in preventing the
fire from extending to adjoining buildings. 1t
fortunately happened that there was very little
wind at the time, and thus we were spared what
for the moment threatened destructive confa>
grafton. On this, as on a former occasion, the
little stream that flows down Alder street, was
the main means in enabling the fremen and citi-
zens to stop the progress of the FIRE, and looking
to itS usefulness ia this respect, we think it
would be well for the city authorities to arrange
to have full supply of water flowing along the
street at all times. At the Fonrth of July FIRE,
1t was this stream that prevented the conhagra-
tion extending to Main street, and it was owing
to the same agency, tina; the fire was so readily
e1tingnished on Tuesday last. 1t not unfre-
quently happens that the lume at the upper end
of town breaks and the water is shut off for days
at time. In cases of this kind it would be
well for the city authorities to arrange to have
the repairs made, aud thus secure at all times,
an abundant supply of water for the e1tinguisn'
ment of hres
, 1867-04-19


TEE MIMIC TRADE.-The discovery Of mines
on the Pea d'0reille, and the various discover
les that followed, gave an immense impetus to
the trade Of Portland, and soon elevated that
place to the position of the second commercial
town on the Pacific Coast. Owing to the de-
velopment Of the Northern country, Portland
has been gradually losing this trade, as is evil
denced by the following paragraph clipped from
the OregORiaH:
Thus far, this. season, the shipments of mer-
chaudise and produce up the Columbia river
have been very light, with the exception, per-
haps, of halfa dozen trips. At this time last
year, there was large shipments Of produce for
the mining regions-mostly -four and bacon.
This year, very little Of either has gone forward,
aud very few orders have been received for
ANYTHING. These are indications that our de,
pendenee upon the mines as a market, is less
reliable, and that those regions are about 10 get
along without our produce. The mining terri
tories and Eastern Oregon adjacent thereto, are
producing more extensively, while the miners
are fewer, than in former years. The mining
market for Oregon is getting played out, and we
might as we'll face the fact and make the best Of
it. Portland must hereafter depend chiefly on
the Willamette valley and such outside markets
as we may be able TO End, for ils prosperity.
Business policy may ~ well shape itself 70 that
fact at once
, 1867-04-19

Enron STATESMAN During the last week,
under the influence Of q warm sun, the sno"
has entirely disappeared from the Spokane PrAi-
ris, the side hills are quite bare, and the green
grass fast springing mp. The Prairie presents
very lively aspect pack trains pouring In daiiyi
BIackfoot bound. The trains of Joachim, Pat.
McGraw, Portuguese Frank, Joe. Davis, Pat.
Mahouey, and others, are camped on the river
Also several parties Of miners, all expecting 10
start in day or two, after laying in their suP'
plies of grain to take their animals through the
snow above. Considerable work has been done
during the winter on Lees Bridge, across the
Spokane, a mile above Col. Wright's Ford Ano
it is now a very strong, substantial structure
The owners are very accommodating to the trA''
cling public, their rates of toll being very reA'
sonable; A; the entire travel crosses their bridge
The report from the Steamboat Landing IS 70
the effect that Mr.. Hogue, the Agent, has EN-
ployed men to break the trail where snow is an
obstacle in the way of travel. They say that
there is no snow now at Horse Plains, and but
little at Thompson's Prairie. Between Vermli'
ion Greek and the Cabinet, there is more sno"
than at any otker point, but there will be un'
doubtedly trail open in day or two. Th'
steamer Nary Moody left Pen dOreille Landing
Aprif sd, ror the CaoIDet, with few II liners Hut
pack tuimals. This is the second trip of thu
boat. She did not have any difficulty in going
up to Cabinet Across the. Portage, one steam
boat, the MssoulG is ready to launch, and tht
other, The Cabinet, ready to receive her ma
chinery.
There is considerable talk Of some diggings OF
Thompson River. The country there looks very
favorable for discoveries, and was prospecteC
some last summer as it is on the route to Black
foot, via. the steamboat, many miners Intend
stopping to prospect. Whether diggings or gooC
prospects have actually been found, is not ye
known here, but many men are very sanguin
on the point. The Spokane is yearly receiving
additional settlers, and of the right sort-farm
ers. think the country will soon be settled
if Government puts the Indians on II reserve
and gives the mail contract to some one wh
will carry it through punctually. SPOKANE.
, 1867-04-19

OArastie BrRTNG GRouSD.-The blessing Of
'ne new 'e"tholie Buryiug Ground will take
place on Sunday usIt, April 2lst, at 4 o'clock
IN The sermon on the oeeasios will be de-
livsrsd hy Rev PEhsr HaAs
, 1867-04-19

MONTANA MARKErs.--The Helena Herald Of the
1stb ult., gives the following quotations ST..
Louis -four, SI2 q sI4i Salt Lake do, S. a
So bacon 81 q 40 cents lard s5 a 40 cents !;
hams, As @ so cents corn meal, per 100 ID
SAek,, Sl2 50 butter per ID 81 10 a 81 as /;
, 1867-04-19
AdnninistratorIs a Notioe.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that the under
IN signed has been appointed Administrator on
the Estate Of G. W. MORRISON. late Of Walla
Walla county, W. T., deceased. All persons having
claims against said Estate requested to present
the same within one year from date, or be forever
barreds Az peTsous Indebted are requested to
make Immediate payment.
G. W. EVANS, Administrator.
9 wallh walla March Is, 1857. ls-Iws
, 1867-04-19

MILL PROsPEcT.-The proposition sent down
from Warrens relative to the method CT raising
the means for the purchase and erection of a
quartz mill for testing the ledges in that camp,
met with favor here among the holders of claims
there. a subscription was circulated on Friday
last, and in about three hours time So, 800 was
subscribed towards the enterprise no subscri-
Der taking more than $500 of stock.-Lewiston
Journal
, 1867-04-19

SPRIYG.-Tte weather has been quite warm
for few days past and the snow has almost en-
tiTely disappeared from the hills within fifteen
or twenty miles Of this place. The grass is
springing up finely The Snake river is slowly
rising, and the Clearwater begins to rise. The
water of these streams is sufficiently high tn
render navigation by steamers perfectly safe,
and if the Columbia hqs scfcienuy swollen to
admit steamers over the Homely rapids we may
expect steamer soon.-LeciStoH Journal.
We learn that steamer wentu up to Lewiston
on Friday last, and that semi. weekly trips will
be made to that place during the remainder of
the season.
, 1867-04-19

wooD.-severAl cords Of wood will be taken
in payment for subscriptions, II delivered inms-
distsly
, 1867-04-19
In Probate Court of Walla Es Se7
- m Al ia lbOfs

W, +, April To- ..,, n J0BI1
II J. CADY, Executor to the LJ'i ,sI, day X
H. SELBY, deceased, having ,otiee Is - -
his nnal account with said ESta'e, mined nnd -
given that said account will oe eAN-
on Friday, May slst, A. D: 1867 p,obsts JSdf-
IS AZ j. Ii. BLEWErT, FfO''
, 1867-04-19

During the next thirty days there will be an
immense amount of gold washed out in this i'm
mediate vicinity-at least half a million Of dol
lars. Almost every claim owner along Dry
Gulch and Last Chance, has been at work much
of the time during the winter in drifting and
taking out pay dirt to be run through the
sluiceS upon the opening of spring. This ex-
citing work will soon begin in earnest; and
within three days thereafter permanent and
lively revival of business will he experienced
1t will soon be all life, all animation, all ex.
citement, and plenty of money circulating in
this locality.
, 1867-04-19
ANOTHER ENTERPRISE.

Now that the wooden factory is an established
fact, some of our enterprising citizens are look
ing to other branches of manufacturing and
trade Robt Pentland, Esq, proprietor of the
"Dalles Water Works" is putting up Touring
and grist MILL on Mill Creek, and judging by the
spirit which the enterprisng gentleman displays,
the mill will soon be in operation
, 1867-04-19

RETURNISG-The Bets Boats will leave wallul. on
touching at Umatilla, and arrive at Dalles sam.
, 1867-04-19

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Saturday.
, 1867-04-19

Several gentlemen have arrived in Helena this
week, from the great mining district of the
Muscleshell. They report very cold weather
and deep snow, yet the work of sinking down
on various leads has been prosecuted with vigor.
The only new discovery since our last report
upon this district, is the " Newand," located
by Mr.. Newland, and which is said to be very
rich in copper.
, 1867-04-19

c ELILO FOR WALLULA
, 1867-04-19
LEWISTON

The wednesday ana Saturday Boat will 20 tb,n,.
, 1867-04-19
MoNTANA NEWS.
From the Helena Gazette of the 2sth ult we
extract the following;

From the Helena Gdzeue OF tnef -o'u ui'' W
extract the following:
FROM BENToN-sToLES sTooK-ISDIASs.
Mr La Fayette French, citizen Of Benton.
arrived in Helena on Saturday last, In search OF
Sc head of horses, run off by the Pen d 'Oreille
Tndians. while on their return from their late
w;nter hunt. A war party of twenty-six OF
,hese Indians came il 10 Benton TO trade, and
s-ere known on their leaving, to have taken the
said stock. Mr.. French informs us thatbetwee
The different tribes of Indians that have visited
the Fort this winter they have succeeded in runs
ming off every animal owned in the vicinity,
with the exception of three. These Pen d.
Oreilles are now striuging along through this
region on their return nome to the Western
Slope. They have succeeded in killing large
number of buffalo, and in engagement with
the Blackfeet, they have come out Eve hundred
good ponies ahead, with the loss of ohe lodge,
containing two squaws, and some children taken
captive This grand skirmish occurred on a
branch of the Mnscleshell River, about one
hundred miles east of this point Mr.. French
SAYS that the ice on the river at Benton when
be left was twenty. five inches thick. The new
military post at the old crossing on Government
farm on Sun River, would be commenced Just
as soon as the commanding officer should arrive
from below by steamer. The snow in that region
was not as deep as here.
, 1867-04-19

NorE.-l 500 pounds of Oats constitute TIM.
LOO pounds of Barley constitute Ton.
J. c. AlNSwORTH.
President .. S. n. COMPANY.
Portland April 18Th, 1867 ST