, 1867-02-08
nnne. CorrespOndenee.
DALLEs, February 3, 1867,


r..-,, s-,rKsnAH:-A friend who has jnst
returned from San Francisco, where be has been
soiourninf for over two months, informs me that
n. staenation of business which just now pre-
walls all over the coast, runs through all the
rsmi6cations of trade in the Ebay City" In
tho absence of Oregon and Idaho merchants,
aud with any amount of people returning to the
East. San Francisco wears dull aspect The
winter season has also been very unpleasant.
But through the present gloon, our San Fran>
cisco friends discern lively Spring, based on
Oregon, Washington and Idaho trade. 1t can.
not be aught but special qualification for us,
to behold our San Francisco friends awaiting so
auxiously the arrival Of our merchsuts How
the lapse of time works wonders Why, bless
your soul, it is only few years back, that a
| Webfoot was looked upon outcast at the
commercial city, and the arrival ofan Oregon
steamer excited no more attention than the ferry
| boat running to Oakland But now our trade is
we'll worth looking after, and in consequences
the "merchant princes" bow low to Oregon Gus
toners. After all we must be somebody. y
oREeoS's GREATEST WANT.
The fact that the San Francisco merchants are
4 looking to the Northern country for revival of
trade, should make those reflect who bave the
welfare of the country at heart. There is no
use in Disgusting the fact, that the policy which
a selfish, one-horse tOwn is pursuing, is serious
jetriment to the general prosperity. Why We
cannot build rival town to San Francisco, to
compete for the Idaho and Montana trade, aud
have line OF steamships running to New York,
is entirely owing to the men who control the
capital of the country, who unfortunately made
| "a - nd
now refuse to aid in building up seaport town,
fearing lest the Portland investment may be made
to suffer. II Portland was accessible to steam
ships able to CARRY the immense travel and
freight which seeks this country, no one would
contest her right as a commercial emporium,
but the idea Of running large steamships to
| Portland is absurd. II is therefore a seaport
town that we stand in need of. This effected we
can speak of rivalry but SO long we
| content to play second fiddle to California, we
will be of little importance in the commercial
| world. II direct trade were inaugurated,as sta
ted above, what fear need be apprehended on
account of the Chico and Humb oltro Would
| we not be placed in a position to offer great
linducement to Idaho aud Montana merchants as
| San Francisco2 But there is little use in argu-
ing the above facts, as long as the Portlnnders
| would rather see the whole country in state of
decay, rather than yield to the laws OF trade
OREGON ITELs.
Buchanan 4 Co.'s John Days express leaves
the Dales and the Canyon on Tuesday of each
week. The Willamett River is rising rapidly
and the lower end of Front street in Portland is
under water. The Columbia at this point, is
also very-h Ugh. L. Brown, Esq, of Walla Wal.
la, arrived in town last week. He represents
| thinUs in to ha
AJar is expected with large crowd of passeu.
gers. 1t is reported that she will land at St.
heIens' SHv - Lego hoot and nnabie to
proceed to Portland, even at the present stage
of high water.
Late New York alvces report that Collier
Robbins, of Owyhee, has effected some heavy
sales in quartz and is organizing large compa-
nies, representing millions OF money Robbins
is a staunch and true friend ofOwyhee interests
The steamer OAeoHta will shortly take the
place of the Idaho, between the Dalles and the
Cascades.
A heavy land slide occurred at the Cascades.
crossing the track of the o. S. N. Co. for over
a mile in consequence of which light has
been detained at that place. A mail route hav-
ing been established between D4les and Boise
City via Canyon, the Department has ADVERT
sed for proposals. Three separate bids have
been forwarded from this place to Washington
| O.,
} have also sent in bids.
A movoment will shortly be set on foot at tn e
Dales, looking to the opening of wagon road
to the Yakima Valley in Washington Territory.
The Valley boasts of over one hundred nhab-
tauts, and issrapidy filling up. All that is re-
, quired TO attract that trade is wagon road
hence the movement.
coNMUNIcATIoN WITH CHINA.
The steam CO communication which has just been
inaugurated between China and San Francisco,
promises not only being beneficial to the lat,
ter town, but also to the interior country. Judg-
ing by all appearances, large immigration from
China may be expected and mines in Oregon
and Idaho, which have been pronounced "play-
ed out" will be rewOrked by Celestals. An
agent representing large China company at
San Francisco, has been sent TO the Dallrs with
instructions to make this point his headquarters
for immigration The agent-who Of course is a
Chinaman-has already leased large house on
the U. S. N. Co.'s bridge, and is having it re6t-
ted for China Hotel.
Personal.
The Washington correspondent of the Ore
gonidn writes as follows "Chsrley Newell son
of w. II. Newell, Esq, of the Walla Walls
StdtesmGn, is the correspondent of the New York
Herald, in this city. lie was foemerly in the
4 naval AcAuemyi out IeIt IN order 10 follow q
more genial occupation that of newspaper polit-
ico, and news generally. He is doing well and
promises TO be man OF talent" / knew Charley
when be was mere boy and it ffords me great
pleasure to see him occupy such a prominent
position.
TBE WEATHER
The snow has disappeared once more and we
are enjoying beautiful weather. Surely the peo-
pie East of the Mountains are blessed with ma
lures choicest gift. DALLEs.
EDITOR STATESMAN ALLOW me to direct your
attention, and through you the city police, to
the conduct of gang of unruly boys, who
nightly assemble and blockade the side wall II;