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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-02

The Cu1peper Observer says. Messrs Bell,
Shack elford & Green, Commissioners lathe
case Of c. g. Smoot VS.. J, r sSmoot, Admins
traitor of Df:: Logan Brandt, decd, have sold
that beautiful farm called sBrandywlne, = for
merly ownedabg D.F. Slaughter Esq, to Mr..
Charles ,. Stewart, Of Brooklyn, New York
Wesare informed that Mr. Stewart wilesoon
make this his residence. 13ss;- S. $os,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-02

The French and English governments are
taking measures to assist the Astronomical So
cieties in their observations On the eclipse Of
the sun, which is t. ensue this year, and be al
most total in portions of the East Indies-ves
sells are toabe furnished TO carry the astrono.!
mers to some Of the islands s,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-02

Col. Mallam, the new Mayor Of Fredericks
burg, appointed by military authority, was
serenaded. onT Tuesday night last, bon-fres were
lighted, congratulating visits were paid hin,
by the ex Mayor, and many ofthe citizens, and
he hospitality received and entertained all who
called on him. - rs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-02

Mr.. Eyarts concluded his argument in theIm-
parchment case, yesterday. The remarks with
which he closed his speechawe very eloquent
and Impressive, After the recess Mr.. Stapbery.
proceeded with his argument, though suffering
greatly from debility, by reason of his recent
seEere illness. He had not proceeded very far
when the Senate, on motion, adjourned. a+i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-02

! Mr. Butler said, in the, coursetof his further
remarks, that he bad very frequently refused
to give opinions, or undertake lawsuits, where he
had personal differences with one of the parties.
Perhaps he could give an instance interesting, to
thegentleman from New York. Some time ago
there was a case where one Clarke sued a fellow
by the name Of Brooks Tor part ownership In
che New York Express, and there was diff
Guilty between EEastus Brooks and the other
partners, aboutsa division of the spoils. They
brought to me the case and showed that the
two Brookses had robbed this, Clarke. He
said he did notl6ve the firm. He would have
nothing K. do with it; it Wassa nasty affair,
and notso fertile as guano He saw the. case
in court. and saw the Brookses beat. He,be-t
lieved it5was settled right, and the Judgment
followed the verdict. That was q case in which
he did not give an opinion. IF he had he
should have abused somebody or been abused
Laughter. 80. ..-.
j Mr.. Butler said that Judge Black did not
knowot tile existence Of the paper referred to
until the President showed it. The President
said he should be glad to issue the order for
the protection Of The discoveries ofAlta aVela;
but Seward would not let him. Now, said the
President If you get some members of Con
gress to stiffen me up, and not complain Of me-
to TING House, shall be ready TO do it. Mr.
Black said he asked a few personal friends to
sign the paper This. was no crime. The
country was not called on to pay a dollar. He
was 30 defendersof Judge Black; but he would
prefer trklng the issue with Judge Black in
, 1868-04-03


THE New KENTUCKY SENAroB.-The Lexington
correspondent ofthe Cincinnati Commercial gives
a sketch of the Hon. Thomas G. McCreery that
is of the most racy character. The following
sentences give such picture in themselves OF
fine old Kentucky gentleman, that we repeat
them here:
"He is a rough old fellow, and always a little
dirty in his personal appearance, but a cleverer
man than Thomas G. McCreey does not live. He
loves women is good judge of the pure article
of Bourbon, and goes to horse races. He keeps
hne stable Of horses, and has q priyste track
on his farm where he amuses himself with run.
ming his stock, or having little scrub races with
bis neighbors. Ask him where the prettiest
women are raised, the bravest men live the finest
horses bred, or the best Bourbon to be had
and be will strike his chest with his right hand
aud answer, with all the pride of Logan, "In
Kentucky, sir, and no where else, sir" He is a
quiet, good natured man, but insult him and be
will fight in a minute" t4
, 1868-04-03

DR.. ROBERT NEWELL, an early pioneer,
passed through Walla Walla in the fore part
of the week, on his on bis way to Washing
ton, where he goes to represent the interests
of the Nez Perce Indians Mr.. N. origin
ally came to this coast in the employ of the
American Fur company, and was among the
earliest white settlers in Oregon. He is
familiar with the different Indian dialects
spoken on this coast, and enjoys the conf.
dence of the Indians in an unusual degree, al
isevidenced by the fact that they have select
ed him to represent their interests. We wish
our old friend abundant success in his mission
, 1868-04-03
Railroad Committee.

The Committee of Arrangements for the
construction of railroad from Wella Walla
City, W. T., to the Columbia river, met in
pursuance of appointment, and request of the
public meeting, held at the Court House, on
last Saturday.
Present, D. s. Baker, A. II. Reynolds, A.
Kyger, l. T. Reese, B. Sheideman, j. H
Lasater and W. H. Newell. The Committee
on being called to order by j. II. Lasater,
Chairman, proceeded to business
On motion of D s. Baker, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
ResoIued, That this Committee proceed 10 or.
ganize a corporation for the purpose of building
railroad from Walla Wala City to the most
eligible point on the Columbia river.
On motion of A. Kyger, ]. H. Lasater, j.
D. Mix, and D. S. Baker were requested to
ask the assistance of the attorneys of this
place in drafting articles of incorporation.
On motion of l. T. Reese, W. H. Newell,
J. D. Mix. j. H. Lasater and other public
speakers Of this county were requested to
address the people of Touchet, at Waitsburg,
on Saturday next, at o'clock, P. NJ, on the
necessity and proprety of building said road,
and to ask their cooperation in the work.
Meeting adjourned subject to the call of the
Chairman, j. Fl. LAsATER, Chairman.
l. I. REESE, Secretary.
, 1868-04-03

WASHINGTON News. Our correspon-
dent writing under the date of March 18th,
gives us the following account of rumor
in circulation in Washington at that time
He says that reports have reached US from
the northeastern portion of Virginia, that
Mosby is again marshalling his old troops,
Residents from Loudon county, who have
visited Washington within a few days, report
that large numbers of men are congregating
in that vicinity. They are represented as
being well equipped, and making preparations
for marching 1t is said that Mosby boasts
of bis ability to march into Washington and
clean out Congress with thousand men.
1t is we'll known that a greater portion of
the residents of Washington are opposed to
Congress, Mosby will no doubt rely upon
them to assist him in his daring undertaking
Our correspondent further states that the re.
cent arrivals at the hotels, indicate that g
majority are from the South. In fact, since
the war there has not b,en as many South.
eners here as now. This fact gives rise t
considerable talk
, 1868-04-03
me- R.,lro,a D,mo0,fratIon .


Elsewhere we publish full report of the
proceedings had at the meeting, held at the
Court House, for the purpose Of taking
action 10 relation to the Walla Walla Rrail>
road. The attendance at the meeting was
large, and embraced full representation of
the farmers-the bone aud sinew of the
country. As testing the sentiment of the
meeting, resolution was offered and adop!>
ed by unanimous vote, pledgiug the aid Of
the county in building the road. One Of
the speakers presented mass Of facts and
figures, all going to show that railroads have
invaribly proved beneficial to the cOmmuni-
ties In which they are located, and that towns
and counties that have lent their assistance
in aid of enterprises of this kind have in>
vorib'y been gamers thereby. twas shown
that railroads had built up the great States
of Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan and Wis.,
consiu, and that under the impetus given By
by railroads the productions Of these States
uaQ uOuOleu auu LLeUIeu' Ou LhAS PV'"S SHS
statistics are very full, and show eouclusively:
that the prosperity of the western country
dates from the i1suguration of railroad
system. 1t was shown that the saving in
freighting the grain crop of this Valley to
the market for single season would pay the
interest on the cost of constructing the road,
and leave handsome surplus. The state
ment of facts and figures received marked
attention, and the face of every man in the
audience indicated belief in the practical
bility of building the road, and unbounded
confidence in the success of the enterprise.
We never before witnessed such entire
unanimity on any question, and we left the
meeting thoroughly convinced that the road
would be built, and that the people of Walla
Walla will build it. In furtherance of the
enterprise, railroad meeting will be held al
Waitsburg, on to morrow Saturday after
noon, at which it is expected there will be a
full attendance of the farmers and settlers
living in that part of the county. A general
attendance is requested, and it is hoped that
the meeting will prove a grand railroad
demonstration.
, 1868-04-03
Letter frorn PhilIIn Ritz.

WASHINGTON CITY, D. c., March O., 1868.
EDITOR STATESMAN We have just passed
through one of the most terrible winters here
ever known. 1t has been considered the hardest
winter experienced for thirty years. Up around
Lake Michigan and Superior the thermometer
has been as low as ago and 4So below zero, and
in the central part of New York last week the
snow was four feet deep, and between this and
New York City the trains were detained two
nights in snow-drifts. This is a terrible climate:
all our Pacific citizens are thoroughly disgusted
with it. Last Monday the thermometer was 40
below zero day it is warm enough for sum-
mer 4; next week it will probably be frozen up
again. Our railroad matters look rather encour-
aging This impeachment business has been
serious draw back, but we are in hopes to have
the matter brought up at an early day. l expect
to sail on the steamer of the 21st, and will be
glad to get back to the Pacific coast again. l
think it would do some of our home-sick friends
on the Pacific good to spend such a winter as
this here they would then appreciate our ex>
cellent climate and natural advantages.
Yours, &C., PHILIP RITZ.
, 1868-04-03
WaIIuIa Correspondence.
wALLuLA, March 25, 1868.

WALLULA, March 25, 1858.
"Home again, home again,
From q foreign Shore"
And O, it makes my heart rejoice,
To meet my friends once MORE"
EprroR STArEsMAN;-After long seige, l have
finally come 10 anchor at the "old Fort" now
known as wallula, and can assure you, that
am not at all sorry to get back to the old corner
of Sage and Brush streets. The old song comes
to my rescue
HBe it ever so humble,
There is no place like home"
1 found our little ''burg" chnck-a-block with
-four and grain, en- route for Portland, San Fran
cisco and New York. The steamers owyhee and
Tenino, doing their level best to bring us the
kind of goods we require, and also to relieve us
of our surplus -four and grain. The steamer
Owyhee arrived about ten o'clock last night,
and left at Eve o'clock this morning The
steamer Tenino left at three O'Clock this after
noon, carrying away 66 tons of -four and grain.
The town is full of teams, delivering -four and
grain. Within the last twenty-four hours, the
following pack.trains have left this place for
Montana and Boise
, 1868-04-03

STATE OF AFFAIRS EAsT.-We received
letter the other day from distinguished
gentleman, now residing East, in relation to
the morals of some of the eastern cities.
He writes that during the last few years
marked change has taken place 10 the moral
atmosphere of the larger cities of the Union.
A day scarcely passes that the papers are not
called upon to chronicle horrible murder,
seduction or robbery. He argues that since
the reaction in the monetary affairs of the
country, and 50 many persons have been
thrown out of employment, that to a certain
extent, this decentralization is caused by want,
Within the last few months, at least ten
thousand persons have been thrown out of
employment in the eastern cities. The un
settled condition of public affairs, prevents
men Of capital from investing their funds
thus keeping out Of circulation large amount,
OF money that would otherwise be the mean,
OF keeping these men employed Affairs Al
the SOuthare in such a state that it would b.
akin to insanity for any one to attempG 70 Dc
anything there. Thus we see the eountr,
daily going to ruin and rack, for the sole pur
pose Of gratifying the ambition Of designins
men. In Gods name how long will this stat,
Of affairs be allowed TO exist
, 1868-04-03

ASSAY OFFIoE.-The following are the
provisions of the bill locating an assay Office
at Boise city, Idaho: 1t provides for the
appointment as soon as the public interest
shall require their service, of superinten>
dent at salary of $4,000; an assayer, at a
salary of 81 800; melter and refner at
$1,000; one clerk at $500, and one at
$1,000. Subordinate workmeu and laborers
are to be employed by the superintendent at
such wages and allowances as are custo mary
according to their respective occupations. 1t
appropriates $4,000 for the construction Of
an assay Office Immediately after the passage
of the act
, 1868-04-03

SPIrETUL LEGISLATION. = The reckless and
spiteful spirit which controls the action of men
in Congress is we'll exempli6ed by the remark
of a member of that body, that in order to spite
Seward, the appropriation for the Alaska pur-
chase will not be made. In order to Hspile
Seward, the National faith is to be broken, the
Nation disgraced, one Of the most friendly of
European Powers insulted, and possibly fore>
ign war provoked In order to "spite" John,
son and Seward, many bills have been passed
BY Congress, already The aim of Congress-
men Is not TO promote the public good, but to
"spite" the President and bis friends What,
but ruin and disgrace, can be expected from th q
action Of such men7 They are controlled by
"spte," influenced by hatred, actuated By the
meanest and basest passions which can influence
the acts of men, and blind partisans call upon
the people to uphold their acts and approve
their conduct Under the control of such men
what, but deplorable fate, awaits the NationP-
s. p Call.
, 1868-04-03

The IMPEACHMENT TRIAL.-Dspatches
state that Butler commenced the opening
argument on the impeachment trial, on the
3Oth ult He spoke for three hours, and
characterized the trial as the most important
in the history of this or any other country.
Many of the radicals are indignant that a
man of Buffers infamous character should
be selected as leader, but destitute as the
party is Of ability, it is Beast Butler or none
In the meantime the country is disgracsd
and patriots hide their heads for shame.
, 1868-04-03

OTFIcE SEEKERs.-The passion for Office Is a
distinct form Of mania: it penetrates the deenest
seat Of life, and shapes the character. In the
sphere Of politics, it produces the oficeseeker,
known to all legislative "lobbies," and is never
wanting at the White House. Iu the man deeply
smitten with this form of mental disease, the very
blood aud spirit seem to be conquered aad toned
oy 1t. His aspirations bloom out in 1his very
manner; his bow even Is redolent Of Office. his
smile, his postures, his voice, his look. are
written all over with what be desires TO become;
and when, By dint Of every means imaginable,
he has elambered into the coveted seat, the dis
ease has become fixture in hin. He Is hence
forth too large or too timber for q private posi-.
tion.-N. Y. Nstkodisf
, 1868-04-03
Sherif's Sa1e.'
TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON,
COUNTY OF WALLA WALLA'

TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON,
COUNTY OF WALLA WALLA -ro,
DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION, ,,I;.I isIIpGt d.
Id out of the District Court, Second eIn1iHNIEL,
trict, W T., and to directed In favor Nt,1CK %
STEWART, and against JOSEPH hiAaanosiSed real
am commanded to sell the following oeetay Of the
property, TO wit: The South west qnnsrtsr and
Northwest quarter, and the North -east section
the West half Of the Southwest quarter ~, North
No. thirteen Il3i in Township No seven ,rIng ore
of Range number thirty four East, consAt - ousr
hundred and sixty acres. Also the Sou," ,a"rmber lS
ter of the Northeast quarter Of secnon ~ vss ousr
thirteen, and the East half and the sou. .rmber I'D
ter Of the Southeast quarter OF section tbe North.
fourteen, and the Northwest quarter and
cast quarter Of section number Isl twen
the South east quarter Of the Eorth,esS South haf
section number 22l twenty 1.-TWO ana .ne ouAr-
and the Northeast quarter of the non nhr.s all 10
ter of section number 1881 twentysSoRa Rsnse nun'
Township number RI seven, North o.n.v .. 81 Wab
Der [34 thirtyfour East all in the CopI I'D
ALA, W. T., containing in all flve siveo thst
Twenty eeres of land. Notice is hereoJ ~ ~ 10 tS
will sell the above described real prVps,Ss Ustsd
highest bidder for cash, lawful money y. and oOsth
States to satisfy said Judgment ,ess bstNs's
on WEDNESDAY the 9th day Of May. ,nIOct. III RI.
the hours Of 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, and insted APn'
Sale to take place at the premises: ss:KITEL.
2, 1868. A. SCI ra VT
Sheriff walIa WAlla OO' is4p
By A. J. GREGORY, Deputy.
, 1868-04-03

The RAILRoAD.-Parties from below inform us
that the merchants are very much interested in
the Walla Walla railroad. They are in hopes
that it will be built at early day. When this
railroad is completed it is expected that this
Valley will furnish the towns above Portland
with all their -four and other produce. They
say that these articles can then be laid down in
those places at much lower figure than they
can be purchased for in Portland. On with the
work, let none stand idle, but all lend help
ing hand to this enterprise.
, 1868-04-03

WILL NOT ACCEPT. Col. Gates, the dem>
eeratic nominee for Senator from Wasco
county, publishes a card in the last issue of
the Mountaineer, in which he declines the
nomination. We are sorry that Col. G. has
taken this step, as it was by the aid of such
men that we hoped our friends in Oregon
would be able to defeat the radicals, No
one as yet, has been selected to fill his place
on the ticket.
, 1868-04-03

There are other trains here that don't know
imals. l understand there are three trains on
their way up from Umstila, that will be here
tonight. cannot give the number of packs.
You can see by the above, that times are rather
lively here. So we'll pleased the teamsters
and packers with the prospects before them for
fair seasons work, that last night they must
needs have small dance and they did have a
dance-one of those affairs that are conducive
to health and enjoyment-none of your paper
collar, patent-leather boot arrangements, but a
jovial surprise party, where the bone and muscle
of the country come together for few hours
enjoyment; one of those parties where, when
gentleman is introduced to lady, and asks her
to dance, it is not required to give his pedigree
or to show cause why his father or unces are
not exempt bond holders. But Notwithstanding
all this, we went through the whole calender of
dances, from plain to fancy. Your humble sers
want and family, (of which have few enjoyed
| themselves hugely. In fact, the whole thing
passed off lovely all enjoyed themselves to the
fullest extent, and about couple o'clock we
retired to the shades of private life, better, if
not wiser citizens. All is quiet on the "dark
rolling Oregon"
The Columbia is raising, and Captain Stump,
of the steamer Tenino, informs me that if the
river continues to raise, be will be able to take
ABOUT rs tons OF -four and grain each trip. At
this rate the shippers of -four and grain will be
enabled to get the surplus products of the Walla
Walla Valley to q market that is just what the
valley wants, and so does CUMTUx.
, 1868-04-03

Jections to the practicability of tha
tion of railroad from this no;a. .Oastfuc-
Columbia river. Mr.. N. Convip%ceS % al, 20 The
while the people of the other s;da , tGas
continent have been wide awake to ~ y: The
terest In the construction of railroad. =. 10.
parts Of the compass, be had not been ~, " all
but had watched the results of tbs;. SIsILeep,
and urged the people to take advan..Ofs ,aOOfs
the lessons thus taught them. to resor se Of
their hands and grasp the fruit that i ;e.: 10TH
their reach, by the construction of n" ""nla
templated railroad. The verdict of tbo ' .s! OO1'
ence was, that NewelPs speech was auI'- ".a
right thing in the right place." we
Messrs. Lasater and Mix beino sroo-
ly called upon, excused themselves in I''.e- . r,
pertinent and instructive remarks. lew
A motion was now made and car,;oa /,
unanimous vote, "That we are in f.1O.
constructing a railroad from Walla WI, %
City to the Columbia river" 'iis
On motion, the resolutions, &C.. temno..
rily laid on the table were taken nm F''a'
1t was moved that the resolutions ofM
Kyger be adopted. The resolutions N WI i:
Mr.. Blewett were offered as substitute ,Ds :,
adopted, with the exception of the Sd resolu1
tion. ''O'u'
On motion, the former Committee of A.,
rangements were instructed to provide M f.,
the holding of a meeting at Waitsburg, on
Saturday, April 4, at o'clock, P. NJ. . and
to procure speakers to address the same
On motion, it was ordered that the Sec,o
tary furnish the Walla Walla SrATysN,w
with copy of the proceedings of this meet
log for publication. On motion adiournsS
j. H. BLEwETT, A. j. GREGORY,
Secretary. Chairman
, 1868-04-03

POLITICAL democrats Of Umatilla
county meet in convention to-day for the
purpose of nominating a ticket for legisla-
tive and county officers. The democratic
majority iu the county is SO large that a
nomination is considered equivalent to an
election. We trust that our democratic
friends will nominate good ticket, and thus
add strength to the party.
, 1868-04-03

STARTED FOR WASHINGTON. - Indian
agent O'Neil of the Nez Perce reservation,
left last week for Washington in compliance
with orders from he Indian department. He
is accompanied by head.chief Lawyer, and
ether chiefs of the tribe of lesser note.
, 1868-04-03

BLOODY WoRK.-A messenger came to this city
late on Thursday night direct from Owyhee,
with information that the hostile parties engaged
in holding armed possession of portions Of the
Ida Elmore and Golden Chariot lodges, in that
region, had come to active, bloody eucoun inter-
As we learn the facts, man employed as guard
by the Ida Elmore party betrayed his trust and
allowed the Golden Chariot party to take pos
session of portion of the ground held by the
former. The invading force was soon met by
force of the aggressed party, and a collision
ensued, which resulted in the death of one Hol-
gate, Of the invaders, and the woundiug. mor>
tally, 1t was feared, of one of the resisting par
ty. This occurred on the night of Tuesday iast.
Wednesday night again bostilities were resumed
and four or more persons were killed or severe
ly wounded on the side OF the invaders. The
casualties on the part OF the aggressed were not
known when the messenger left. The war was
raging at that time, with little prospect of a
cessation until further bloody work should be
the unhappy consequence. This is the report
Of the terrible difficulty, as we have received II
from disinterested persons, who obtained their
information from the messenger. Rumors are
on the streets that man named Gravson an
owner OF the Golden Chariot ledge, and another
named Miller, were killed; but we cannot trace
these rumors to any definite source. while we
hope for the best, we expect to hear Of further
very sad work from the scene of encounter
Idaho World.
, 1868-04-03

RAILROAD FEvER.-If evidence were wanting
that the railroad excitement has reached fever
heat, we think reference to the poem entitled
''RAilroad on the Braln," would settle the ques-
tion in the Affirmative.
, 1868-04-03

CHEAP FAREs.-The North American Steam
ship company are selling tickets for passage on
their new and elegant vessels, from San Francisco
70 New York, via Nicaragua, for $50, 6rst cabin.