, 1868-07-17


and suliyens the brain. Accepting this theory as
correct, it is quite certain that Justice Dogberry
hasn't feasted on fish for several years.
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NEW DIsCovERIEs.-A party of men reached
here few days since, reporting rich gold dis
oovsries but few days ride from this place.
The location of the discovery, at present, re-
mains a secret.
SEYMoUR AND BLAIR.-A late dispatch states
that Seymour and Blair, the democratic nomi-
nees for President and Vice President, accept the
nominations rendered them, and will go into the
canvass with vigor.
NEw FIRM-Our readers are directed to the
advertisement of Adams Bros, successors to
Brown, Bros Il Co. These gentlemen have ex-
perieuce in their line of business and knowing
the wants of this community are prepared 10
sell at figures that defy competition.
FuGITIvE FROM LUsTICE.-On Monday last,
man was arrested charged with stealing three
horses in Idaho. He was taken before Justices
Lacy and Horton, who ordered him to give
bonds in the sum of $500 to await a requisition
from the Governor of Idaho.
SALUTE,-Immediately on receipt of the news
Of the nomination of Seymour, the democracy of
Walla Wala fred grand national salute.
That's the way the uuterrifed received the news,
and had they the privilege, they would ratify
the nomination at the polls by overwhelming
majority.
Col. J. S. RUCKEL, kind and generous gen"
teman, who is beloved by all who know him, is
at present sojourning at Walla Walla. We are
pleased to learn from the Col. that his mining
interests are prosperous, and that be is begin,
ming to realize something handsome from his
large investments. Success to you, old friend.
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Deputy SHERIFF.-James McAulif has receiv-
ed the appointment of Deputy Sheriff, rice A. J.
Gregory resigned. 1t is due the retiring official
to say that he discharged the duties of the Office
ncceptaby and to the satisfaction of the public.
The new Deputy has had vast deal of expert
ence in connection with public affairs, and with
out doubt will prove efficient officer.
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THE PUBLIC SPIRIT.-This sprghtly and enter
tsning magazine comes to US for the month of
June greatly improved. We know of no better
monthly publication for family reading the ar,
tices are written in a style at once attractive
and instructive. The magazine is published by
lie Grand Benedict, 234 Broadway, New York, at
s5 currency, per annum.
Az AcQUIsITIoN-A heavy capitalist, whose
name in the Willamette Valley is a "household
word, is now at Walla Walla for the purpose of
selecting himself home with view to remov>
ing his family here, and becoming permanent
resident. Business advantages and the mild
of Our eli ha iDAn ont
that induce our visitor to cast his lot in with u.s.
Such accessious are valuable, and we hope to
have to chronicle many more of them.
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Cry ELECrIoN.-The city election, on Monday
last created but little excitement, and as a con-
sequence the vote was light The officers elected
are as follows: Mayor, James McAulif Recorder,
/, Day Marshal, Ed. Delaney Assessor, c.
Leidey Surveyor, Chas. Frush Councilmen,
J. F. Abbott, A. Kyger, F. Slime, VIM. Kohlhauff,
Il. Howard. In the hands of these gentlemen
the interests of the city will be safe, and we
have assurance that the city finances will be
managed with strict regard to economy.
QUARTz SPEcrMENs.-Ex- Mayor Whitman, inst
down from Warrens Diggugs, has left with US
specimens of quartz taken from leads in that
vicinity, which certainly give indications of be-
ing very rich. The letter of our correspondent
"Old Cal. ;" gives much reliable information in
relation 10 these leads and from his statement,
as we'll as other information which reaches us,
we are satisfied that Warrens is one of the rich>
est quartz districts the coast. All that is re-
qured is capital to develop the mines, and this
will be forthcoming as the facts becom known.
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SOAP FAoroRY.-We understand that a gentle
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manufacturing soap, has written to friend at
Walla Walls, making inquiries as to the practiS
cabty of establishing soap factory at this
point. Practical men who have been consulted,
express the opinion that mandatory of the
kind would be sure to succeed. We have here
abundant supplies of the raw material, and with
The advantage of freight from below IN bis favor,
Tue Walla Walls manufacturer would not only
oe able to control the home market, but also
that of the mining districts. With suitable ma
ehinery and the requisite amount of capital, an
enterprise Of the kind cannot fail to succeed.
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PARTING NoTIcE.-Messrs. L. and N. Brown,
Of the firm of Brown Bros. L Co., for years our
''aaing merchants, having closed out their busi-
ness at Wslla Walla, on Tuesday last took leave
Of their friends, and by this time are well on
NelF way to San Francisco, where in future they
VIII reside. The Messrs. Browns were pioneer
merchants east Of the mountains, and after
"og aud prosperous career, retire with the
aspect and confidence of all who know them |
Isfprlsing and public spirited, they were all |
~! found willing to aid any aud every project
"a promised to further the general advancement,
oS 10 tnis way evinced spirit of liberality that
s.s would do wen to emulate. Such men |
lilly my be spared from any community, and in |
rng with Messrs. B., we feel that void is \
IN IN our business and social circles that it 1
~ "e alhcult TO Sill. Au reroir.