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, 1867-04-12
TRADE.

Since my last there is decided improve
ment noticeable in business at the Dalles.
Every day wagons and trains are leaving
town, filed with passengers for the mining
districts. Any amount of Chinamen are
vending their way to this country, and you
need not be surprised to sec an increase in
the washing establishments at Walla Walla.
DALDEs
, 1867-04-12
Another Letter Endorsing the Wastuckna
Road.


The following letter from N. Castle and Frank
Lowden, two of the heaviest packers in the
country, fully cerroborates the statement here's
tofore made in favor of the new route between
Wallula and Cow Greek. The trains Of Thos.
Rowan, NJ. Castle, Frank Lowden, Perry Kent,
E. H. Bonner, Chas. Canyon, James Allen and
Waiter CLARK, no less than eight trains, contain
ing nearly 500 loaded mules, have travelled this
route already. The letter we'll merits the Atten>
zion Of tsamsters and packers, and is as follows
CAMP -four miles beyond) Cow CREEK,
April 2, 1867.
MEssRs. ALvAS FLANDERS 4 HAZARD STEVENS:
We have just been over the new read from
Wallula to Cow Greek with our trains, contain
ing l52 auimAls. We found the road good in
every respect, as represented by you and others,
no muddy or miry places whatever, compare
lively little sand, not to exceed four miles on the
whole route, and remarkably level. There is
not difficult bill on the road. The hill going
out from Snake river is of very gradual and easy
ascent. We made the entire distance from the
Columbia River to camp, four miles beyond Cow
Greek, in eve drives. Our trains were ferred
across Snake River in three hours and thirty
seven minutes. The new road saves at least
from 25 to 30 miles over any other between Wal
lula and Cow Greek, and we have no hesitation
in stating that your account Of the road, its
natural advantages, distances, water, grass,
wood, ETC.. are correct. 1t is in fact, one Of the
best natural roads we ever travelled.
Yours truly, N. Castle.
FRASK LoHDoE.
, 1867-04-12

pELNQoESrs.-Jos. Miseuer Co =, nj.
ny are indebted to this Office in the sum Of
$ls' Ies bill has been forwarded to them ..v,
,sli ssn tunes, but receiving no rsspons. v. tai,
, 1867-04-12
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL II, 1867.
TaArspOnrlr1OE.-At a time when the rates

TRANSPORTATION. AT a time when the rates
Of transportation are being lowered, and low
frsights the order of the day, it will surprise
che public TO learn that the o. s. N. Company
has advanced the rate on -four shipped from
WAllula to the DAlles from s. so to $17 so per
ton. 1t is only few weeks since that the busi-
ness of shipping produce from this place to the
lower country was fairly inauguratsd, and now,
before the experiment can fairly be said to have
had trial, the S,N. Company, by means of
an e1orbitant tariff, endeavorS to stihs the
movement in its infancy. Looking only to their
own interest, we doubt whether it iS wise policy
on the part of the Company to thus SndsaVor to
repress the productive energies Of this section of
country. The farmers of this country pay
tribute to the Company for all the dry goods,
groceries, and imported wares which they con-
sumo, and it would seem to be the interest of
those who control the navigation Of the river to
foster this class of consumers, rather than re-
press them by discriminating tariffs. The o. s.
N. Company, according to their published rates,
freight -four through from Portland to Wallula
for S22 so per ton, all the way up stream, and
requiring from three to four days to make the
trip, whilst from Wallula to the Dalles, only
half the distance, and requiring but single day,
the charge is S17 so per ton. There can be but
one explanation of this discrimination, and that
is-the Company is determined to foster Will
lamette Valley interests at the expense of our
own producing classes. This is the only legiti-
mate construction that can be placed upon the
action of the Company and if the policy thus
inaugurated is persisted in, it will be for our
own people to provide a remedy At fair rates
of freight, we should soon have bad large trade
with the Dalles and Unatilla, and 10 return for
our provisions the merchants Of those places
would have supplied with groceries, cloths
ing, etc. In the system OF exchanges thus in
troduced both parties would have benefited,
and. the productive resources of this Valley
would have received new stimulant. In chang.
ing their tariff, the o. S. N Company virtually
interdicts this trade and says to our people That
they can have no outlet for their surplus pro-
ducts, by way Of the river. We have here
new version of the old story of killing the
goose that laid the golden egg," and recognising
at once the absurdity of the movement we trust
that the Directors of the Company will at once
reverse their action, and instead Of repressing,
endeavOr to encourage the development and
growth OF this section of country.
, 1867-04-12

Henri NJ. Chase, City Clerk, furnishes US the
following report, showing the condition of the
city finances for the fiscal year, ending March
81, 1867.
Amount warrants issued during the
year, Current Expense Acct. $l7s2 so
Amount warrants issued during the
year, Hospital Acct. 1923 20
Amount warrants issued during the
year, Clerks Salary. so
Ampunr warrant6 issued during the
year, City Jail Acct. 279 SIS
Amount warrants issued during the
year, Streets and Public improvements. 1862 20
Amount warrants issued during the
year, Police Acct. 1922 IS
Amount Treasurer's Fees. 1911
9l9O 40
Amount warrants issued for
grading cross streets and so
feet extension Main Street Sl5G2 6l
Amount warrants issued for
Bulkheads on Mill Greek. 1885 90
Interest paid on above war
rants at per cent. per month. 32l 90
5269 "a
1880 SO
Amount warrants outstanding Apl.
l's., 1866. 2sss 27
1888 60
Cash in Treasurer's hands, Apl. Isl.
1855. I5o
Cash received for Licenses during the
year, ending Morch 81 1867. 7446 60
sCash received for City Lots during
the year, ending March 81, 1867. 1884 90
Cash received fer Powder storage du-
ring the year, ending March 81, 1867. log 80
Cash received from Recorder during
the year, eading March 81, 1867. 429 81
Cash received for Taxes during the
year, ending March 81, 1867. 2es3 as
Cash received for Cemetery Lots du-
ring the year, ending March 81, 1867. 294 so
Cash received from other sources du-
ring the year, ending March 81, 1867. 222 90
,, 1876 IL
to balance. 1882 4s
1888 go
Total cost Grading streets. 1924 80
Amount assessed on prop
erty on Main Street. e76l 7s
amount paid from City Treasury. 1862 81
REoAPIrULATIoS.
Total amount Expenses. eleo 40
Te1al amount for Improvements. 526s "a
l446O 80
Amount assessed and paid on Street
Grading Acct. 676l 7s
Amount outstanding, March 81, 1866. 2sss 81
Total. $24l2O SO
Amount in Treasury, April
l, 1866. 1870
Amount Revenue during the
year. l22l7 o.
Amount Cash received from
assessments for grading streets 676l 7s
Total moneys received from all sources. 1887 90
Total debt Of the City, March 81, 1867. 1882 4s
, 1867-04-12
FOR SALE.

A SODA MACHINE, in compI ele working oritr
"A One SEWING MAGAZINE for heavy Wurk
BuYg;ng etc. one IRON SAFE, double doors, COM
binaton lock.
oneand a-half Lot, with Buildingsthereon,
opposite Jail, and my BUSlNHSS HOUSE and LOT
on Main street, and
2OOOo Acres Choice Land,
IL FOR STOCK PURPOSES.
pR. F.. SHE'LL.
, 1867-04-12

-
CRY FGSANCEs.-We direct attention to the
report of the City Clerk, showing the condition
Of the city finances. One or more items in the
report certainly merit attention. 1t will be seen
that for the single item of police the expenditure
for the last year has been considerably over
$4,000. This is certainly too much, and we
suggest, that the new Board endeayor to econ
omise in this particular. During at least nine
months out OF the twelve, a single policeman
can fully DISCHARGE all the dnti~-- - ! A. -. !.
of the officer need not exceed Sl0O per month.
Indeed, we happen to know that there are several
men who will gladly take the place for $75 per
month. This sum, and fees for making arrests,
will make the position pay fair wages, and the
city should not be required to pay a higher rate
than the same individuals can command when
employed in private pursuits. For several
months back, single individual has satisfactor,
lily discharged all the police duties of the town,
and, looking to economy in the management of
the city finances, We think there should be no
increase in the number. More particularly is
there necessity for economy at time when the
city h paying interest at the rate Of three per
cent month on her outstanding indebtedness.
This eItravagant rate of interest," accompanied
BY other unnecessary expenditures, will soon
reduce the city to bankruptcy, and it is in the
interest OF tax payers, that we ask the new
Board to economize In all branches Of the city
government. During ordinary times, an active,
energetic man can discharge all the police duty
oil the town, and in case of emergency, extra
policemen can be employed for the occasion,
and paid equitable sums for their services. II
Is desirable that the leaks in the city treasury
should be stopped, and we feel assured that the
City Conncilmen, all of them large tax payers,
Tlil institute rigid system of economy, and
iop on all needless expenditures.
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, 1867-04-12

In this city. April 9th. NErr1K Ol1v, mil
ter Of o; p and Mary E. Lacy, aged / wear aaugh.
and l6 days. ''"' months
GFAyette Co., Iowa, papers please copy.l
, 1867-04-12
MISCELLANEOUS.
Vancouver Correspondence.

'AOoONbhi april D, 1867.
EDfroR SrATnsNAE:-A General Court Martial
was in session at this place, this week, for the
trial of Capt Converse, and amer thorough ia,
Vestigation, be has been unanimously acquitted
BY the Court. 1t is the general impression here,
that the whole affair was a gross outrage
against a good officer and an honest man. h
has many warm friends here among the oficsrs
aud citizens, aud all think that the charges
made against him were for personal reason1.
which the people Of Walla Wslla fully under.
stand.
ELHoTIox.
The County Convention was held for ibis
county, to day, aud delegates elected to the
Territorial Convention BY the republisaa party.
They were not instructed 10 vote for Jud0e
Wyche, and so far as can learn, Il is uneertaiu
how they will vote in the Territorial Conventieu.
ROBBERY.
A Mr.. MeMullen's house was broken onen
whilst be and bis wife were attending church.
yesterday, and robbed Of two thousand dollars
in gold coin, Eve hundred dollars in Rrssnbaek,
and q gold watch. The robbers have beep
caught and to,morroW they will be brought be-
fore Justice Smith, the city Recorder. On The
same day, . house out Of the city limit was
broken open and many articles Of valus rfoiep.
For the past month, this community has been
Sorely AFFLICTED from the depredEtions Of thieves.
NO tins 70 write more. ClrIEnn.
, 1867-04-12
ELECTION NOTICES.
Independent Candidate for sher,s

A sEGTEL will be a Caudidat. n, H..
a. SHERIFF ofwalla wala County :, ,ue I.lSe Of
Election subject to the voters of wala Wall, Snns
lite a" Cosbiy
, 1867-04-12

Amount warrants issued for
grading cross streets and 80
feet extension on Main Street. Sl5G2 6l
Amount warrants issued for
Bulkheads on Mill Greek. 1885 80
Interest paid on above war
rants at per cent. per month. 32I 90
, 1867-04-12
TEE IMPEACHMENT QUESTION.

The whole question of impeachment has at
lsngth been settled. After months of labor on
the part of the Judiciary Committee Of the House
on this question, they at the closing hours of the
session, bring in report stating that they have
had no time to investigate the charges made
against the President, and ask to be discharged
from their further consideration. This will give
Butler chance, in the fortieth Congress, to
present his articles of impeachment, which will
meet the same fate as Ashley's. zone fool makes
many"
, 1867-04-12
City Finances.

Henri NJ. Chase, City Clerk, furnishes us the
following report, showing the condition of the
city finances for the fiscal year, ending March
81, 1867.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-10

at the old stand of SHEPHERD & MOORE.
The thanks Of our late firm are respectfully
rendered to its customers for their generoua pa
tronage, which is also solicited for their success
sers who are in all respects worthy and wei
qualified.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-10
Apple, Cider and Wine Vinegar.

OFFICES. ssS MAIN. CORNER UNION
" street, aud 80 Front Etreef. nt Corona A
Ioussig,s Commission store ExchaDge Building.
Memphis. Jennesses. lie
New-York tribune., 1867-08-05

The confirmation contained in your Telegram of ftodnys
date OF the tragca event OF the 18Th june Will destroy
the last glimmer Of hope entertained by the Imperial
family OF Austria az 10 the fate OF the unfortunate Emper
or haKimian Under these melancholy circumstances,
II would bo extremely desirable for me 10 be able TO
appse my Court OF the steps which have been taken by
the United States Government n compliance with the
pressing application which had the honor TO address TO
y0u on the 23th OF May last.
On e lst OF June, Informed my Government by cable
OF TAG eynteu,s VI yV1 telcsla o tie same OATS py
New-York tribune., 1867-08-05

Copiah County, Miss, has sent a deputat0n
TO Honduras to secure lands.
The Athens papers contradict the report that
cholera has made its appearance in that town.
A new Sunday paper, called The Home
Circle is 10 be started In Washington the nth Oi
August j. SeatOn DOnohoO, editor.
They have silver brick from Colorado on
exhibition at Buffalo, which weighs 70 pounds, and Is
worth $3.50 in coin.
John Hunter, colored man, has received the
appointment Of Postmaster AT ST. Marks Fla pursu
ance Of the request of all the principal citizens.
Clinton Terry, Windsor Locks (Ct.) Ad-
venst, has neither powed nOs sowed ts year. because
OF the expected coming OF the Lord.
Gen. Weitzel and his corps of engineers have
commenced the work of surveying a route the In
diana side OF the Ohio River with view of making re-
port to Congress the feasibility Of building canal
around the Falls of the Ohio.
In Carroll township, Ill, the other day, n
stepped upon Newfoundland dog lying under the table
when the animal seized the girl and tore her fearful
manner Help had TO be called from the field and the
brute killed at the last accounts the young woman's
life was despaired or
The Sheffield England TerTorists tried their
hand oIhe editor OF The Sheffield Ddity Teleaph threat
enng him with suit at law and finally with assassina
uOn-three letters being sent to him 10 this efectar
pOlshmg the facts, with comments, which pertaned 90
Broadhead's infamous doings In connection with the
Trades Unions OF Sheffield But with nightwatch who
was good shot revolver under his pillow the man Of
Inette Lived through the Iegn Of terror and came OF
triumphant.
Miss Azoa Phelps young lady of IS,
daughter on Mr. Edwin Phelps, OF Hudson Mich, on her
teacher, In company with a neighbors daughter took
seat on reaper which IN operation in field adion.
The horses became frightened and ran awav with the
reaper throwing MISS Phelps on the knives cutting her
hand completely OF and terribly fnangng her body.
Herilares are iala The other girl was serioIsiy
New-York tribune., 1867-08-05

which Won instructed Mr. Campbell TO proceed without
delay to your headquarters with the mission 70
for the proteeOn OF the life OF the ilustrols
Until the nth OF June INDUCED the nope lnae MI
was then startled by the newspaper reports
by the official offer made 70 Cen oteeunn On ". nsinn
day that Mr. Campbell, declining 70 proceeo W MeAoo'
had resigned his post. -. -. g. ,,c,,ra "a to the
action of the State Department feel convinced that
Mr. Secretary OF State, taking INTO account VIC
ifv NJ the circumstances and showing my desire 10
to the afflicted family Of my & st obeot let me know
ii YOU have been able, notwithstahdnB I'll IN
tardy resignation, to carry out your Az
favor Of the iusrious victim we dePILe me that
The kustriaD Charge Ddirs In Mexico e
Jnarez refuses deliver up the body OF ,ne
Vince This Il cruel aggravation OF the uhspeah"pio
aarief OF the Imperial family OF Austria. s.,o NTH
have tho honor TO remain MT eecre.saiy vi o'0' VIZ"
Tho he biCbest consideration, yourobedIent servant
th9 hlsTyst ne TT seward WYDENBRUCK.
iiOn '" CONT Wydenbruok 10 Mr.. Se,cdrd. ,,.
~ OAKLAND, Md, July g. 1851.
,.,,s Ia n consolation for the Imperial family 70
. that the Emperor Maximlians remains repose IN
his own grave and coin-f possible mea,1c oie,
ia perhaps the May we hope thst or IN
will Instruct the American Minister IN ~ W done
and perhaps be present at the exhurnaton' as o eli
bourg knew tho person OF the Emperor, VI ~
expenses will be refunded Dy me. "iD
Mr. Dir 10 Mr. Setcdrd. =, A., r
TBs Hon Mr. SEwARD BY special request on tll @ tha,
r nse the telegraph TO express his earnest WISH ta'
the Government of the United states VIII M ~ "
anence To have Maxnilian spared by his captorS' nv
Mr.. Se,rdrd 10 Mr.. Dir. ,.
pyp,pryryT OF STATE, WASHINGTON, Juno l, 1901
SIR | have to acknowledge the receipt this oy va "
cable telegram from you, ana IN repy 10 @ so eferred
nraeticable proceeding in the direction tereh
70 has been and will continue TO Do Adopted -.
" 7 am sir your obedient servant, WM H. SEWAhD'
UgioT.Gen john A. DIX,
New-York tribune., 1867-08-05

The Princeton (Wis.) Republican thinks that
the interests country demand that Gen Grant shall
remain his present position, ana nomlnates schuyler
Colfax for the Presidency.
The Republicans have made arrangements for
thorough canvass OF Ohio during the pending campagn
and Senators Wilson OF Massachusetts, and Patterson, OF
New-Hampshre, will participate Messrs Logan ana
Cullum, OF Illinois; Paine, OF Wisconsin WINDOW, OF
Minnesota, aud Kelley Scofeld and Br0Onall, OF fehh-
sylyania will also take tho stump.
A Canadian paper relates the following III
connection with Capt Spear, whose death In the western
States ia now subject OF inquiry by the British Embassy
at Washington This Spring he made long tour through
the States and West indies aud returned 70 quebec before
gentlemen before starting out that ho had dream IN
which he distinctly saw coffin with the name W ID.
Spear died 18th June, 1881" II and In writing 10 "A
lady about three weeks ago. he said In Joke that one
for addressing her his own approaching end,
foreshadowed by his dream The date OF his death Is
not known but II must have been ON the day named or
very near t II appears that he was going To MA cabin
on board tho Mississippi steamer, which was at anchor
somewhere IN the neigborhood OF the Indian disturb,
by q sentry, who omitted " challenge him.
New-York tribune., 1867-08-05

AN AMUSING PRQCLAMATIoN;-Wil William Nc
MaOn Fish Warden OF Lowell, Mas, has Issued proc
iamaton In which he says: 81" being part Of my duty,
as understand t. that the waters OF the Merrinac
River aud OF the canals and basins OF said city, are not
suffered become unhealthy and Impure 10 the multi
ude c shad salmon, and alewlves who contemplate re-
turning their old quarters next Spring, In acceptance
OF the Urgent invitation OF Coy. snyth Of Newliamp.
Shire; and whereas IL Is made 10 appear to me that
divers persons supposed 10 be officials and calling to
selves state Constabes have been for some tme past
I'm the habit OF casting throwing, and emptying into the
water OF one OF the canals Of the said city divers
noxious aud eontiscatod compounds commonly
known as intoxicating liquors, such as Rifle Whls.
KY Blue Ruin, Forty Rod Gin 'Tangle Foot
Sour Beer aud various other splrituous, VnOns IN
ebriang exhiarating and disgusting hud which SAID
compounds, fluids, and spirits arc known TO DC hghy
detrimental not only 20 the health and morals OF men,
but OF the aforesaid pisclne life in said river beside
being clear violation or law now, therefore, tls - To
notify them the said state Constabes and any and all
officials or persons whether acting under warrant or
without one that any and all suchacts Will IN the future
receive such attention from me as Will eneeualy pre-
vent repetition OF the semebeeylng tnat the ENFORCE
ment of one law should not bring about the violation or
anoher-reference being had In this connection TO the
law passed at the last session OF tho Great ana uenera
Court"
New-York tribune., 1867-08-05
THE q. 4. X.

The following correspondence has been sent
10 u.s. and as VIC have not the pleasure OF knowing any
thing OF Mr. Max Schmidt, publish 1t for the informa
ton of all persons Interested
HKlDQuARrRRs Posr No. %, a. A. r.
To (',rtrafe NAY scH4pr Quartsrr1dsicr Post No. D.
Please blank requns 10 enable TO draw the books re
qued aud regulations o the government u the g. A. H.
Respectfully yours
q. II. NusrsDr. Alutant Post No %. g. A. r.
HEapQulNrRRs POsr No q, @. 4. r.
Respectfully referred 10 the District Qarenaser M h kind uor
,atoB nov n Obtain ha s,d bianks sud books Respectfully.
MAK SCHMIDT, q NJ, Post No y, u. A. IL
New-York tribune., 1867-08-05

all trying to see the ocean, and every ono VI '-'"
stOne-blind without knowing IT, III, T eool that T
BS conscious Of having said 9Sthns s i0S No FASH
miglk write all night and say no1 and iewelry No
SIoTdeation Of Miss A-ys eyes nor Of Miss { Bmgs
@aony beauty Nothing 9Ennsg aS2s' IT. II is ms to sSSf op
bap can send You only the Atlantic Ocean and
New-York tribune., 1867-08-05

The Chicago Tribune predicts that tne heptS y the
ucans will carry many states In tne % PresL
pcmocrats will In the North next Fall ana a. dv . cons
Jental election Senator Wilson will undon99 91,ssf viii
confirm IL
New-York tribune., 1867-08-05
THE CONVENTION.

pRoTFsTS AGAINST GRANTING LEAVES OF All
sENCE-BREAKS IN THE ERIE CANAL-CuMo-
IATIyE VoTING-THE DEBATE ON THE RE-
PORT ON ORGANIZATION OF TliEsLESlsLA
TURE.
BY TELEGRAPH THE rRrBuSH
ALBANY. Aug. 3-The usual number OF me-
MORALS against sectarian appropriations were pre-
sented. Strong protests were made against Tue
wholesale granting of leaves of absence more than
20 delegates being already excused by vote OF the
Convention. Mr. verplanck Dem, Erie) called up
a resolution of inquiry as to the number and extent
Of breaks in the Erie Canal stating that the cost OF
sucb repars amounted to over 100000 for 1865 and
ss in addition to the loss caused by interruption OF
navigation Mr. Merwin (lfep, Jeffersonl introduced
resolution referring to the Committee ON Cities an
inquiry as to the propriety of adopting cumulative
voting In the election of Aldermen in cities. An IN
efectual attempt was made to induce the Conven-
ton TO fix the time for taking vote upon the second
section of the article upon the organization OF the
Legislature. The Committee of the Whole debated
the question of Senatorial Districts under the
amendment substituting the present system OF 81
districts. Judge Garvin Dem, New York. moVeu 10
amend the section by giving New-York two addi-
tonal Senators instead of as proposed by te Ie
port. Att D. m. the Convention adjourned under the
new rule.