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, 1867-07-19

LARGE LEDGE DIsoovERED.-From gentlemen
who came out Of the Basin on Friday we learn
that large lead had been discovered, about two
and half miles this side of LeesburR. near
Smiths Gulch. The locators have sunk a shaft
to the depth of twelve feet aud have taken out
some very rich rock-silver and gold, the silver
predominating. The ledge crops out for long
distance about twelve feet wide, and several pie.
ces of native silver have been taken out. It is
singular that it was not discovered before this
as the main travelled trail is represented as cross,
ing the ledge-Lenlhf Neics
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NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT.
TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON. IS.
COUNTY OF WALLA WALlA'l

TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON, s.
COUNTY OF WALLA WALLA'I
J. D. COOK, Plaintiff, Us. GEO. Fl. DAhlA, p''
In Justic''s Court, before o. P. Ldey, Z" r.
TO GEORGE Fl. DAKlN. Defendant Ia Ia rs
il hereby notified that J. D. Cook rlAtu .hIA
filed complaint against you in said Cou,S s.,isu-
will come to be heard the 18th day o. 80 4
ter. 1867. And unless you appear in sac ~ ocs
of said Justice of The Peace and answer sAG ,S 5.
plant the same will be taken confessed -, q
prayer thereof granted. The object ara pen I'm q
said complaint L to recover from you tns sstiou
EightyFour 95-lO0 Dollars with costs oil .V Io. be-
and you are further notified that your pSPssms
been attached to secure the payment oi 'he 'A~
Complaint filed July 6th 1861. .,. p.scA
.. P. LACY, Justice Of the aI.fm NJ.
WaIla Walla w t. July 9Th, 1857.
, 1867-07-19

A SECOND " EvASGELISE. THE Helena Her
aid chronicles the arrival at Fort Benton of a
hAIen haired iassie, who at the call other lover,
LEFT the "Faderland," F." cOurageOusly brAved the
PerilS Of the deep blue sea, landed on a strange
shore, aSeeuded one of our mighty rivers nearly
to its source in the Rocky Mountains, and hap>
PLY terminated her adventurous journey by be-
coming her lovers happy bride.
, 1867-07-19

TENPLAR's CHRoSIcLE.-A paper with this
title, issued in manuscript, has been laid on our
table. The articles are exclusively original and
contributed BY members of the WallA Walla
Lodge, Good Templars. In our next issue we
shall endeAvor to make room for extracts.
, 1867-07-19
PRICES STILL LOWER!

T WISH To NOTIFY MY CUSTOMERS AM
Il friends, that am dong
CarI'ia&e and Wagon Worh'
TwENTYFIvE PER CENT. LOWER than any otheI Ply ny
in town. | will receive GRAIN from those -. 4,
have not the ready money. To those who Preiel n
do their own work, will sell LUMBER al reou''0
prices. Don't forget to give me call. ,ou
Remember, the RED SHOP, on your nghI - "
cross the Bridge, going northward: o,-v,r
3l-tf Main street, Wal Hal1.
, 1867-07-19

ABEurE.-Drunken Chandler, in the 0. s. Sen
ate, has made speech justifying the execution
Of AA5inilian. The Radicals, generally, are
attempting to justify this monstrous crime,
, 1867-07-19

IHrEAcHNESr.-Geueral Scheuck, a leading
Radical member Of the House from Ohio, says
that the evidence before the COMMITTEES does not
justify the impeachment of the President.
, 1867-07-19

NATIONAL BANK NOrEs--Ths County Treasurer
has reeonsidered the matter and in future viii
receive National Rank Notes in payment Of tazss
, 1867-07-19

FoR WAsHSGToN.-Hon. Alvan Flanders, DelS
egate elect to Congress from Washington Ter
ritory, was a passenger by the steamer that left
Portland for San Francisco on Friday last.
, 1867-07-19

VALE SANTA ASSA.-The telegraph reports
the execution Of Santa Anna, who had returned
70 Mexico for the purpose Of again installing
himself in power. The JuArez government has
A'aumAry manner of dealing with its enemies.
, 1867-07-19

EQuALIrT OF RAcEs.-Sumner expresses the
hope that be will soon have the pleasure Of
welcoming colorod Senrtors to the foor Of the
Senate. There is no accounting for tastes.
, 1867-07-19

DEAO.-A dispatch to the Portland Herald
announces the death Of Bishop Scott, of Oregon.
he died At New York on the 18th instant The
diseased PFslats was greatly sstssasd
, 1867-07-19

TIE Democrats of Eastern Oregon meet in
Mass Convention, at Umatilla, on the 26th inst.
, 1867-07-19

FLOUR AND GRAIN
Received for shipment without warehouse charges
FREIGHrS must be paid before delivery Of goOO'
j. C. AINSWORTH,
President y. s. n. COMPANY:
por,Io,5 T,I,, 1E,b Ise7 yl-r
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REDUCTION OF STORAGE.

Henceforth storage on freight received into ny
Company's warehouses, at Wallula, will 6e charged
a. follows:
For first month, per ton ton.................''''s
For each succeeding month, fIei. 'ht paid :.''' ~
For each succeeding month, freight unpaid. D"
, 1867-07-19

found the Dalles in better condition than
when left: Retail trade has improved; the
hotels doing vell and there is more travel
up and down the river. l notice several teams
loading Walla Walla -four and merchandise, des-
tined for the country south of US. One cannot
help but contrast the difference between the
east and west of the Cascade mountains. Ev,
erylhng is more cheerful mining news more
talked Of and in fact you arrive at the concu-
sion that there is place like home. learn
that during my absence news was received from
some source that man named Holman is anu
sing himself at the expense of our citizens, by
laying claim all the lots situated on the prin.
cipal business streets. 1t is also asserted that
lawyer from Washington City is sojourning here
with view of examening the land titles, being
promised S2O,Ooo if successful in Holman's
claims. How our citizens will act in this affair
can not now definitely answer. To make COM
mon cause AID fight the ambitious Hol. Man is
the best means which suggests itself. The Dalles,
it appears, must be some place of promise yet,
as this is not the frst time her cts were claimed
, 1867-07-19
TIE woeLES FACTORY.

The woolen factory building at the Dallss is
rapidly drawing to completion. 1t is three sto.
ries high and built of very strong material. Mr.
Abrams, the gentleman who has been selected
to buy the machinery in the East, is expected
soon to be heard from, and no doubt the ma
chiuery will soon be on the way to the Dalles.
Talking about wooden mills, reminds me that
the Oregon City factory has closed for the pres,
cut as stated in previous letter, the company
has an enormous stock of wooden goods on band
but the demand is very limited. Mr. Piuoek, of
the Orsgonian, intends to put up a paper mill at
Oregon City. Newspaper business must.be very
profitable, when there is SO much money TO be
invested outside.
, 1867-07-19
RETURNING;
REDUCTION OF FRETGHTs /!

REDUCTION OF FRE1GHTS
From and after date, until further notice, Freight
From Portland to Lewiston $50 per ton
do do do Flour 80
do Wallula do do 15
DOWN FREIGHTS:
From Wallula and Umatila to Dalles and PortlI'i,
AS follows.
On Flour, S per ton
Wheat, Oats, Barley, Corn, 10
Wool (properly baledl one cent per ID
Hides 374 cents each
do from Lewiston) so
NorE.-l 500 pounds of Oats constitute Ion
LOO pounds of Barley cons titute Ton.
FRIGHT FROM PORTLAND TO WALLULA, ~
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BLUE CLOUD GULcH.


From this gulch we learn that Messrs Young
M;llen, owners OF the discovery claim on the
bar, washed up, last week, from two days run,
$500, All interested in these dggiugs feel much
elated over their prospects, and are predicting
rich results from their respective claims
, 1867-07-19
RATES OF PASSAGE ON THE RIysp
The BOATS OF The 0.S.N. COMPANY
LEAVE
PORTLAND FOR THE DALLES, DAILY,

Connecting on
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY,
WITH BOAT ON UPPER COLUMBIA,
FOR UMATILLA AND WALLULA.
EF THE FRIDAY BOAT CONNECTS WITH
BOAT FOR LEWISTON.
RETURNINGI
The Boat will LEAVE LEWISTON EVERY NOy-
DAY MORNING, and WALLULA EVERY GOy.
DAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY MORNING,
touching at UMATH.LA. and arriving at DALLH
same day
, 1867-07-19

FROM PORTLAND TO BOISE CITY. "a.
IDAHO CITY. 81 ~ ~
PASSENGERS CAN LAY OVER AT ma Tfd,@e ~ "
by giving notice to the Agent of the Pioneer S,..
Company. s'
THROUGH TICKETS sold only at the COuD,D,,,
Office in Portland. F-!'
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Fran California m..i Oregon.

SAN FRANCISCO, aug. Ia
A wealthy citizen offers to give $4,000 to
found a Laborers Exchange to assist working
men in obtaining information and employ,
ment, il others will subscribe like amount
within specified time.
The Central Pacific Railroad COMPANY n"sS
rooted ten miles of their road passing tnI n
the snow region, and intend to cover an 'ne
worst exposures for winter traVei. - .o,,,,,,4
GREENWOOD. member of the late lnsoivent
firm, has diedfrom the effects Oh unen'ai an Al
Heavy rains are falling throughoutthe State.
TEl SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10.
The steamship Sacramento, for Panama,
tool onlv S287 900 in treasure for New York,
the smallest shipment in two years.
VI The nolitical canvas throughout the State is
the most active known for many years. ~
The demand for gold for duties last week
=, There have been 10 fresh arrivals lately; GA
vessels are now in this port exclusive Of steam
ships and domestic coasters, and so per cent. of
the tonnage is already under engagement
Grain and wheat are still coming forward
freely.&gSs thlcl III sfsDfl III
Rev. QrsStebbins yesterday inaugurated re-
hgious seEkes in the theatreI He had an i'm
mense audience, sttt hlF AiH ,
o1 The stessneF Continental has arrived from
Advices from that State represent the crops
as good with tlie.exception of hay, which Is de-
ficient. The fiments in raising max haa
resulted very Bl4 sfully.
The troops 1870 engagements with the ne
Indians last week III the Puebla mountains, In
Idaho tArrjtorv. routing them with the aid of
the friendly savages. The Arizona Indians
are plunderfng and numbering as bad rs ever.
sah ar SAN Francisco, Aug. 20.
The steamer Continental, from Portland,
Oregon brought $4,000 in treasure. sro
The steamship Active, from Victoria for this
port, has $500 900 in gold from the north mines.
The ship Der West took for Hong Kong gold
and silver to the value of $685. 600.
The Mexicans in California will issue a man.
ifesto approving the execution of Macmillan.
Legal tenders II 1-2 ~. A'4''ii' -'+
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 20,
The general orders OF Gen. Siclries, APPROX
ing the finding and sentence of the. court mar
tial in the case OF w. #. McNelty, charged with
refusing first class ticket and passage to Miss
Frances Rellinfs colered lady, from Charles
ton TO Beaufort, 8. O.. was received here to-
gay. Meselty was found guilty and sentenced
A meeting of about thirty members of the
Bar OF the District of Columbia was held aft
the Court House this morning, Hon. f. p
Stanton in the chair. A series Of resolutions
were adopted quoting the orderof Judge Fish
er striking the name of Joseph H. Bradley
ST., from the rolls of the Court, and declaring
the meeting OF certain gentlemen held on the
12th inst, to take action on that subject, not a
meeting OF the Bar; disappearing Of the irree-
uiar or extraordinary method of reviewing the
orders or judgments of the Court. The reso-
lutions further assert that it was a grave error
to suppose that the rights of attornies could be
maintained by personal interpretation or physi-
cal violence The meeting then adjourned sH
An order OF Gen. Sickles, received here to-
day, details the trial and conviction of certain
paities for taking colored girl from a scbool
house TO the woods and inf1icting 140 lasfies
upon her, because she resisted beinglwhipped
by daughter of one of the parties, the negro
girl successfully whipping the white girl
Abram Jenkins, Justice of the Peace, was sem
fenced to be removed from office, fined S25
and imprisoned at hard labor for one month.
Six others of the party were likewise fined and
imprisoned ..,.-.. ---....
Secretary Browning was somewhat better
to-day, but unable to leave his bed. "a. ad,,.f I;
The Turkish Minister had an interview with
Secretary Seward to-day, and will be present
ed to the President probably next Friday.
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WARRINGTON. aug. ZU.
The following order was issued to-day: Il
Headquarters Of the Army, Adiutant Gener-
dIs Office, Washington ID. G., Aug. 10, 1867 :
fro,o sSe PresIasSie orders have been received
Executive Mansion, Washington, D.. c., Auq
II, 1S67:-Major Gen. George H. Thomas Is
hereby assigned to the command of the 9Th
military district, created by the act of Com
gress passed ON the I'd day of March, 1857.
Major Gen. p. III Sheridan is hereby assigned
to the command of the Department of Mis-
souri,. Major Gen. Winfield s. Hancock is
hereby assigned to the command of the De.
partment of the Cumberland. The Secretary
Of War ad interim will give the necessary in
structions to carry this order into effect.
(Signea) ANDREW JOHNSON.
4. Second. Up pursuance of the foregoing order
of the President of the United States, Major
Gen. G. III. Thomas will, on the receipt of this
order turn over his present command to the
officer next in rank to himself, and proceed to
New Orleans, Louisiana, to relieve Major Gen.
p. 81. Sheridan of the command OF the 9th
military district. 21tA 5HtA4
Third. Major Gen. P H. Sheridan, on being
relieved from the command of the 9Th military
district by Major Gen. G.. III. Thomas, will pro-
coed to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and will
relieve Major Gen. w. 8. Hancock in the com
mand Of the Department Of Missouri.
Fourth. Major Gen. w. s. Hancock, on be-
ing relieved from the command of the DEPART
ment of Missouri by Major Gen. P. I'll. Sheri-
dan, will proceed to Louisville, KY, and will
assume command of the Department of the
Cumberland 5as ,nA
Fifth. Major Gen. G. III. Thomas will con-
tinue to execute all orders which may be in
force in the 9TH military district at the time of
his assuming command of it, Unless author
lied by the General of the Army to annul,
alter or modify them. i esz@
Sixth. Major Gen. Sheridan before relieving
Major Gen. Hancock, will report in person at
these headquarters. e9 i'd r'ol,a
(OMciaD ie d e. ID. TOWNSEND, q
Assistant Adiutant General. 5-
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Wednesday Morning, August q, 1857.
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FROM TIE ISTHMUs AND SOUTH
AMERICA.
Terrible Flood in australia.
Hundreds Of Houses Swept away
and Many Lives Lost. s
Depl0rable Condition of the In
habitants.
RUrNATIoN OF THE CROPS.

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.
The steamer Arizona, from Aspinwall, brings
1914, 900 in treasure. g lda LIS
The construction of the Costa Rica Inter-
early day. sa h9 y p
Gen. Gutierrez, President of Colombia. had
reached Panama from England, en- route to
Bogota. ,.,f e, ~ 9atfG = n
The United States steamer Susquehanna was
There were fattering accounts from the Bar
aoco mines; 132 pounds of gold had been taken
out in three weeks and forwarded to Europe.
American mining in the interior of Canca had
been very successful nan
A battle had occurred at Rio Hacha, between
the adherents Of Mosquera and the Colombian
government but which was without result, ex-
cept the destruction of the town, for neither
acknowledged being beaten, and each hold
their position About 200 were killed and
wounded t
Advces from Chilli are unimportanr 2 Hk
Official relations between Peru and Brazil
had been interrupted. The Brazilian Envoy
ing relative to the Oriental alliance. ~
: Gen. HOvey, the American Minister to Peru,
had gone to Chill; it is believed with the OBJ
Spain.
The CHILEAN Minister had returned to Peru,
showing that the best relations exist betw cen
the two governments.
The Peruvian Congress had annulled the
law allowing Minister to be sent to Mexico,
because the person appointed was not consid-
cred proper one. ia5si
The port of Pisco, near the Chincha Islands
had been declared open. A decree was issued
on the I'D OF July, prohibiting the entrance of
any Spaniard to Peru. AZ
Sydney, Australia, advices to July LIST had
been received.
most devastating calamity had visited the
colony: Five days rain had flooded the coun-
try and five gales had dashed helpless wrecks
ON the coast. The highest food marks were I'D
feet above the ordinary level. Hundreds OF
houses were swept away and thousands of live
stock destroyed. The crops are ruined and
many lives lost. One family of nine persons
were drowned, and in another case of twelve
their lives. Hundreds were rescued from the
Numbers were almost starving and houseless
and naked. Subscriptions for their relief were
flowing in and would do much to alleviate the
distress. Four schooners were wrecked, and
several seamen drowned. a d b
The italian war steamer Magenta had left
Sydney for Valparaiso. f'st
A mill in South Australia had burned with
10000 tons of flour and 10000 bushels of wheat
Shipments OF wheat to England had been re-
sumed. utl af ii 10 Isl-1s Ua. .ira.
A general election was going ON in Queens
land, and the returns thus far favor the gov
eminent. The cotton crop there was large
and over 200 bales had been shipped. 8 A.
New Zealand advices are to the 9th of July,
Heavy gales had caused several wrecks OF
coasters, but with no loss of life. ,ls4f :.
The last British soldier will soon have left
Auckland. q i-.ti- 49,,
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Foreign News per Steamer.

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.
The steamship Scotia brings European adj
vices to the 18th inst. In the House of Lords
on the 9th the postal convention with the
United States was laid on the table by the
Duke of Montrose who said he trusted that in
short time it would lead to daily communi-
cation. The United States government has
acted with the greatest cOrdiality and had
shown the utmost anxiety to facilitate the
communications with the British colonies, es-
pecially with British Columbia.
An official report shows that from January
to July this year, there have been 63,376 cases
of cholera, with 1904 deaths, in Italy. The
Sicilian provinces suffered most. + j
. III a. fs5q.a b.a rloi. ~ NAPLES, Aug. /.
4 During the whole of last week while the
American excursion steamer, Quaker City lay
at Leghorn, government gunboat was anchor
ed close by and a vigilant watch kept upon her.
Victor Emanueps people refused to believe
that the excursionists we're others than Carl
baldian censpirators, with the darkest designs
hidden in their breasts. When any of the
pleasure seekers had occasion to return to the
ship after night-fall they were faithfully fol-
lowed by the police boats and on one occasion
the executive officer of the ship Captain
Bunsley, and several passengers narrowly es-
feaPed arrest. The exeursionists will be atten-
tlVely Wateneu IN ncs--.-- 5a Sac HS
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Ravagess 81 ,he yellow Fever.

-lJvlH Ill NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 20. .
There were nineteen deaths from yellow
fever in this city on Sunday evening and yes
terday. There were also two cases of cholera.
The daily average at New iberia, La, since
the sappearanee Of the fever has been four
deaths out of population of 1000.
GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 90
There were twenty interments in this city
IAN order has been issued forbiddiDg distinc-
ton by railroad and other chartered companies
which es!common carriers, as tocpassengers
on account Of color, race or previous condition.
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EUROPE.
NE VS. BY THE CABLE.

-
ss.st saaoI daigaB IL LONDON, Aug. 49,
1t is reported that the Sublime Porte has re-
ceived an urgent pote in behalf of the suffer-
ing Oretans from the Government of the Unit
ed States. ftisi' sA~. sI1eH saa
VIENNA, Aug. 10.
The Austrian government has pledged itself
to enlarge the civil and religious liberties
the Protestant Inhabitants Of the empire.
ee - NJ SAEzDURG, Aug I9.
At an early hour this morning the Emperors
OF Austria and France, arm in arm, took a walk
in the. city and suburbs. Later in the day the
two Emperors were .closeted together at the pail
ace and remained for two or three hours. In
the AFTERNOON the Emperor Napoleon, and the
Emperor Francis Joseph, the Empress Eu7
genie, the Empress Elizabeth and King Louis
of Bavaria accompanied by their Respective
suites, made an excursion to the ancient Castle
Dingen, on the heights above the city sslnsth
evening all the imperial and royal personages
visited the theatre in state. The building out
side was in blaze of Illumination and the in
terror was decorated with great art and splen-
dor. The reception of the crowned heads by
the audience was most enthusiastic. ID Since his
arrival here the Emperor Napoleon has on all
occasions treated with marked honor and con-
sideratioH the Austrian Prime Minister, Baron
Won Beust. 1t is understood that the soiourn
of the French Emperor and Empress in this
Cit. Will hrninate On Friday next. -
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The Reported Frauds ON the Treasury

..s4Frrs 5a.r.s s. NEW YORK, AuS.W.
A communication from Assistant Treasurer
van Dyke, in reference to statements in regard
70 over issues from the Currency Printing
bureau, Secretary McCulloch says that he has
caused searching investigation to be made
lnto the atairs OF the Bureau from its organi-
zatlon TO January oath, by some of the most
eompetent employees of the DEPARTMENT.
From their report he is satisfied that there has
not been any over issue of Government sscur-
tiles or obligations Of any kind The public
ly condition of the Treasury over his sionature
are entirely correct All the statements IN re-.
gard to the suppression of the reports Of ey-
aiming committees are likewise grouudless.
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From Nsrth Careliaa.

WILMINGTON, N. c., Aug 20.
The Journal Of Saturday says.-"We learn
that United States Marshal Goodloe. acting
under orders from Washington, has ordered
Deputy United States Marshal Neff, of this
place, to execute the process of the Circuit
Court of the United States heretofore stopped
by order OF the military, with instructions to
forward the name of any officer interfering, in
order that he may be prosecuted under the
criminal law of the United States Col. Frank
Post Commander, acting under orders from
the district headquarters, had again interfered
to prevent the execution of the process, as be-
ing in violation of General Order No. III.
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- = of.7 fso~sra, Ma-,Aup. %
The battle reported from Omaha as having
taken place between 200 Pawnee scouts and a
large number of Indian Sioux turns out to
have been a fight between 30 Pawnees and 100
Cheyennes at Plum creek, in which the Paw
nees took fifteen .sealps and captured forty
head of cattle and two prisoners Many other
Cheyennes are supposed to have been killed
and wounded, but carried off by their COM
rades. The Pawnees are now south OF the
Platte river hunting the Cheyennes. ..s.ss
Seven Indians were klledsby lightning at
Yorktown agency on the 10th inst. -
Tue Sioux and Crows had hattie near Fort
Stevenson, in which the latter were victorious.
Several were killed on both sides.aEen 4 ~ =
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AUUTfoN SALES.
Fishing Vessels at Auction.
w iSgEl,.
Borders.
BOarders Wanted.

A FEW Gentleman boarders can be accommodate ed
Awith genteel board at 40 York, Steet. gnI y