Owyhee bullion. [volume] (Silver City, I.T. [Idaho]) 1866-1867, 1867-08-29
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The advantages obtained by the acqui-
sltion and the great characteristics of
Russian American have not begun to be
considered yet.
1t is a-nice country.
The following gentleman are already
talked Of there as representatives to Con-
gress John Frost, Esq, A. v. Snow,
/. S. Berg, Ivan Smithiski.
The country has always been celebra.
ted for its furs; well-known agricultu.
rist asserts that fr.trees may be seen
growing there in the open plains in the
summer months. Congress is now de-
liberating upon the subject of sending
such resolutions as have to be referred to
this region, for that purpose, as it would
be great saving of expense.
The fisheries cannot be too highly an.
preciated; indeed, Secretary Seward
made "pretty kettle of fish" in buying
the territory. There are some species Of
fish that have not been mentioned-the
snop smells there in the summer, and
the species Of "suckers" that will soon
manifest their presence, now that the
United States has its lines around the
coast.
Trade is also good the former possess
sors did a rashin' business.
The election returns will alwas come
in promptly, the inhabitants live SO near
to one of the poles
The climate is delightfully."- mild, for it
is reported that the Governor and his
staff wears.no(w) shoes in traversing the
territory.
Since the ratification of the treaty.
stoves have gone up; and, as it was re.
ported that hardware generally would
become good property, many politicians
have had hopes of their conscience, which
are noted for hard wear.
1t is thought that a standing army will
have to be maintained there, as the Rus.
slams report Staying among the natives all
the year round. The army will be uni.
formed in frieze
Esq: Maux, Justice Of the Peace in
some of the extreme upper counties, has
petitioned to be set off for them a new
State, to be entitled i. s. (Place of the
seal)
An Investigation Committe from Con.
gress will start Immediately, to ascertain
if it is the place of the "green SEAL" as
is reported that water is so scarce the peo-
pie find rain-dear there.
Notwithstanding but few heated argu-
ments among the people, great GOODNESS
often prevails in this country between
friends, the principal yoint of difference
being the freezing point.
Travellers, represent the past season in
the territory as very gay; the principle
balls OF the season, snow balls, we're
round of enjoyment to the projectors, and
the acknowledged hit of the season by
those who came in contact with them,
The upper provinces play their cards
well, and "old sledge' is popular.
The great seal Of the territory will be
furnished at any time by the inhabitants,
who have seals enough of all sizes for
any purpose Boston Commercial Bul.
etin.
WIN. Writ was once arguing acase in
Tolving some personal righ, in the course
If which he stated a very broad legal
proposition. His opponent asked him
or his authority in laying down the rule,
md to cite book and page which con-
aimed his precedent Mr.. Writ, in his
impressive style, turned upon his ques-
ioner, and answered in this gorgeous
manner: "Sir, l am not bound to gropo
ny way among the ruins of antiquity
o stumble over obsolete statutes and
lelve in black letter lore in search of a
,rinciple written in living letters upon
he heart Of every man."