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, 1868-10-02
pi,corerr Of Rich Mlne..

Hon. D. NJ. Drumheller, through from
KOotsnai in six days, brings the news of the
discovery of new and rich mines on creeh
distant about 25 miles from the old Kootenai
diggings. The discovery had created intense
excitement, and miners were deserving tbeir
claims and streaming into the new diggings
The discovery was made 10 the early part
of September by a party of three miners
who had been out on a general prospecting
tour, and were on their return, somewhat
discouraged with the result of their expsdi-
ton. On their way out they had noticed in
dicatiOns of gold on the creek already de-
scribed, and on their return they thought
they would give it another examination,
which resulted in the discovery of the BEST
mines that have yet been found in the NGth.
ern country.
The stream on which the gold was fond
has been named Perry Greek, in honor of
one of the discoveries. The creek had be-"
prospected distance of twelve pilss and
found v psy- .--eA--A- A-L;-s lt-A-->a-E fhe
three men VINO n>da the discovery panned
out in five days 1925. TheJ had but two
pans, and we're without c5nveniences for
working to advantage. Jhey took out as
much as $l3 to the pan, md in one instance
got SlS. The gold is c.arse, and resembles
KoOtenai dust, with the exception that the
color is a shade lighter. 1t is estimated to
be worth from SIS to $40 to the ounce.
Mr.. Drumheller visited the mines in per.
son and satisfied himself that they are both
rich and extensive. He has with him some
eS9 Or $40 Of the dust which he washed out
himself The Gold Commissioner had visited
the mines and laid over the claims until the
first of June. The supply of provisions, &c.,
at KOOtenai is limited, and as a consequence
those who go there this fall for the purpose
of securing claims should go well provided.
Mr.. D. brought down number Of letters
written by parties in the mines to their
friends at Walla Walla. We append extracts
from two of these letters:
WILD HORSE CREEK, Sep 20, 1868.
FRIEND BENDER 81 take the present opportu-
nifty of dropping you few lines, to let you know
that the boys have struck it big, 80 miles from
kootenai, and there WILDE big camp here next
spring. have got claim in as good location
as there is on the creek, and there is good pros.
poets found every day. If can, will secure
claim for you. NELSON KELLEY.
KooTENAI, September 49, 1868.
FRIEND PAYNE 81 write to let you know that
there is very rich diggings just struck near Koote-
mai, which will be more extensive than any
mines in British Columbia, aud wish you to
come early in the spring, and fetch about fifty
crowbars and sledges. | left everything and
went, and am well satisfied with my location.
II have chance to go out this winter, | will,
but think there iSnot much show, for the new
diggings will be apt to keep me here. Tell the
Doctor there is pretty good show forth here
Tell the exact truth from the miners, which is
from color to Sls to the pan. If you take
notion TO come, bring an assortment Of ali Kinds
of goods. Yours p SuITu
, 1868-10-02
ENGPTRE HOTEL,
DALLES CITY, OREGON.
THONJ cNFTnrY

GAASAG A61S AOG FL,
DALLES CITY, OREGON.
THOMAS SMITH, --- Proprietor.
NOTI CE.
HANlNG REBUILT AND FURNISHED TIE
Ill above house, SECOND TO NONE N TiIE
nlA IL, Tor the comfort OF tho travelling paJAc alI
more especially for FAMILIES, having
Accommodations for Over 200 Guests,
with fbe large rooms well ventilated and furnished
10 suit the most lasidious. Thankful for tie favor
Of his patrons for the last six years, hoTes by hs
strict attention to their every want to merit their
coninu&nce for the future. Strangers will find il u
thelr advantage to give him call The taUe vii
always be supplied by only the
Best in the Market.
PRICES reasonable and to suit the umes. An
OMNIBUS will always be in readiness on arrival
OF the Steamboat aud Cars to carry p4sseugeIs 4ld
their baggage to and from the house,
FREE OF CHARGE.
331y THOMAS SMITH.
, 1868-10-02
The Valley Trade.

/ Inc NhAhCy AEdOos
But few persons have any idea of how
rapidly the trade of this Valley is growing.
The sale of merchandise and the general bust.
ness of our local merchants is possibly les.
now than it was three or four years back,
but any falling of in this respect is more
than made up in the increased trade in arti.
cles Of domestic production. Tho merchant
when he sold his $50, 900 or SAC, 900 month,
shipped nearly the whole of the proceeds to
Dan Francisco or Portland to meet his liabil.
tiles. Not 20 per cent. of the money real,
lied by this class OF merchandising was re
tanned in our midst or went toward building
up local interests. Indeed, in what is now
referred to as the palmy days of merchandi-
sing, our people bought more than they sold,
and as a consequence made little progress in
the way of acquiring substantial wealth.
Now all this is reversed, and instead of a
community of consumers we have become
large producers. As illustrating the progress
we have made 10 this way, we will take the
LHIeN .-r----s
plies of apples, peaches, pears, &C., were all
brought from the Willamette Valley, TO pay
for which we drew largely on our ready
money. This year, we not only raised sufi-
cient to supply the local demand, but we had
a surplus for shipment abroad, the returns
for which we hear variously estimated at
from $50, 900 to SIS, ,000 The whole amount
of this is SO much added to our actual wealth,
aud has gone into the hands of our farmers
and local traders. We now ship largely OF
the products of our dairies, and are GET
ting back the money that in former years was
sent out of the country to pay for Istbmus
butter" So, too, of the products of the
garden: Instead of drawing our supplies
from abroad, we now freight out of our Val,
ley many thousand dollars worth annually of
potatoes, tomatoes, melons, &C., the whole of
which foot up handsome sum at the end of
the year. We have here only enumerated
few articles of minor importance, but yet
from these we derive revenue which if kept
up for few years will enrich the Valley.
To give an idea Of how fast wealth is pouring
in upon US from this source, we mention the
fact that within the last month DR.. j. II.
Day, the Assayer, has bought $40, 900 worth
of gold dust, nearly every ounce of which
came from parties who are engaged in the
business of peddling butter, eggs, apples,
peaches, &c. The men engaged in this busi-
ness obtain their supplies-many of them
only sell what they produce themselves-in
this Valley, and make handsome profits by
teamiDg out to the mines and there peddling
out their stocks. 1t is in this way that the
people of Walla Walla Valley are steadily
growing rich and drawing around them the
comforts and conve=iencies of life.
, 1868-10-02

M +: HORTON, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
W. Will attend TO collection OF Jef,s
sonveyances, acknowledgment of deeGs, aowers 6f
Attorney transfers of real personal property eto
- once On Main street, directly opposite The PO,,
0mCe' SSiy
, 1868-10-02

whose five years of residence has expired It.-.
fuil Instructions from the Land Department W.
ington City, which must be complied with to1.
70 merit continuance Of the confidence repa,eI IN
me as to my ability in attending to tie irtpre. y,
those who employ nIe 10 do their business VI
0z-Sm Il pApErp
, 1868-10-02

Wild HORSE CREEK, Sep. 20, ls6s
FRIEND BENDER 81 take the present opportu-
nifty of dropping you few lines, to let you know
that the boys have struck it big 80 miles from
Kootenai, and there wilLbe big camp here next
spring. have got a claim in as good location
as there is on the creek, and there is good pros.
poets found every day. If can, will secure a
claim for you. NELSON KELLEY,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-12-25

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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25
RIV Err EW $
70 oaer lige- Iten.s Sc Ft1a Page
STEAMBOAT PRINTING. q

30 printing establishment il the West
as better facilities or greater ability FOR
doing fine Steamboat Printing. Our assort-
ment OF Job Type. though very large ana
complete, IS constantly beng added 10, ana
our Job department is under the personal
supervision OF one of the best JOB printers
IN the United States. We are prepared TO
print Posters, plain or fancy, Bill Heads,
Bills Lading, Cards. Deck and Meal Tick
ets, Bills nj Fare, Mates Tickets for Labor,
&c, &c. Orders left with either Of the
WHAT boats viii be promptly attended tc.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25

81 1lue meet OtASCA. Ndpt- A2dlu. AAASA =
gomery, is announced for New Orleans
to- day. She is entirely new. this be-
ing her second trip. and IS Of extra
ordinary speed Capt. Sam. Mont
gomery-Old Bluoher-is one of the
Oldest and most celebrated command
ers on the Western waters. and IS as
popular as he Is experienced. His
chief clerk, Frank o. Smith, is a gen.
tleman of the old school, of large ez-
perience and varied requirements,
genial and obliging. Arthur Fields
is justly esteemed at the head of his
profession, as freight clerk. The
Dexter deserves well of Evansville
shippers.
GsI@anIngS from eur Exchanges.
PITTsBURe.-The Commercial Of
Wednesday says:
The river remains closed to all
points
The Commercial Of Tuesday says:
Business along the landing was
dull, with no prospect of change for
the better until We have rise of
water. Several boats are at the land
ing partially loaded. They will de-
part on the first movement Of the ice
The weather yesterday was mild, with
slight showers during the afternoon.
Dispatches from Oil City report the
weather mild and thawing. The pres
ent mild spell appears to have been
general.
CINCINNATI. = The Commercial Of
Thursday says.
The General Buell., coming up from
Louisville, yesterday morning, at two
O'Clock, was hailed by Captain Sam.
Houston to tighten the Peerless, from
Arkansas River, for Cincinnati, of
200 or 800 bales of cotton, she being
aground on the head of VeVay Bar,
where she had unfortunately lost the
channel and stuck while navigating
during the binding snow storm of
Monday night and Tuesday morning.
Captain Wade deemed it unsafe to 20
to her assistance with the Buell., ow-
ing to scant water at that point, and
ice. The G. 4. Dumont, bound down,
would soon reach the Peerless, and
having light trip, probably relieved
her from her perilous situation.
LOUISVILLE. The Courier Of
Thursday says
On the falls last evening there we're
but three feet four inches water ia
the pass down the Indian chute. and
falling 1851 1
The ice at this point, though still
rather heavy, has very materially
thinne6 out, offering less obstruction
to navigation yesterday than the day
before. The Jacksonville ferry
boats continue to make trips with a
Eair degree of regularity.
The Democrat says:
The only signs of life along the city
wharf yesterday were some two hun
dred boys .coasting down the wharf.
And yet the G.urier grumbles be-
cause the Strader did not go on there
through the ice to witness that only
sign of life along the city wharf,
ST. LOUIS. The Democrat of
Thursday says:
The weather continues cratic,
changeable, unreliable Severe frost
in the dead of night; mild yesterday,
with an unwilling rain, which froze
on the cold surface of the streets.
There may have been-we think there
were-heavy rains elsewhere yester-
day. We know that excessive rains
have fallen along the courses Of the
Tennessee and Cumberland, and that
both have swollen very considerably.
Nothing doing on the wharf. River
rising slightly yesterday. and thin, new
ice floating in the chanRel.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-01-15
The constitutional Amendment.

The President has sent a message to the
House enclosing the Secretary of States GER
tificate that the following named States have
ratified the 18th article proposed as amend
ment to the Constitution Of the United States
by the Thirty-ninth Congress, establishing
the basis of representation in Congress,
namely: Connecticut, New Hampshire, Ten
nessee, New Jersey, Vermont. New York.
Ohio, Illinois, West Virginia, Kansas, Ne
vada, Missouri, Indiana, Minnesota, Rhode
Island. Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Massachu-
sets, Michigan and Nebraska.
Maine has also ratified the amendment.
Maryland, Kentucky aud Delaware have re-
jccted it. California has not yet ratified the
amendment, and as the Democrats have a
majority in one branch of the legislature of
that state, is not likely to. Iowa has not
yet acted upon it, but will ratify it. The
Democrats hope to rescind the ratification
of New Jersey and Ohio as they have ma
fority in both branches of the legislatures of
those states and they claim that any state
has a right to neutralize its former action at
any time previous to the affirmative action of
the requisite number of states. We doubt,
however, whether any state can resclnd its
contemplates that the act of ratification is a
final act on the part of the state thus assent
ing
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-01-15

Concerning Extravaganza.

Mr. EDITOR j notice with pleasure IN
the last FREEMAN some responses TO lnterrog-
atories that appeared in Walton's Journal Of
Nov Dist. When | penned those questions,
had but little expectation that they would
call forth reply | did not suppose that
any member of the . honorable body" would
muster up moral courage and honesty snffl-
Gent to give frank response, but | am dis
appointed B. r. has frankly and truthfully
answered. l wish those answers, with the
pertinent and forcible remarks, might be
widely circulated among the people
In my Judgment, q these Legislative abuses
that exist to fearful extent" should be held
up to public view, until they call forth that
public apprehension and rebuke they so richly
deserve. B. r. has my sincere thanks for his
good service III this direction, but demur to
the charge of 8 Wanting" | thank him for
his expose of the waste in printing and in
mileage | am pleased with the timely re-
marks in regard to @ splendid cathedrals. y
The rage for decorated, magnificent churches
throughout our country has not, in my view,
the sanction of Christianity. The religion
that prescribes such ostentation and extrav-
aoapce must be of different type from that
which once hourished on the plains of Judea,
with the son of carpenter at the head.
Would it not be well to write in these mod
ern splendid churches over the pulpit, for
the edi6cation of meek disciples, 9 BE not
conf formed to this world?'' 1t is to be feared
that amid lavish expenditures some poor
lazarus full of Sores is left to receive aid
as formerzv. B. R. very justly remarks that
there seems to be 81 a general tendency to
extravaganza in all departments of life. !"
Can any sober or considerate man or woman
look at the tawdry display of dress. the gilt
ter of excessive ornaments which characterize
the age. without feeling of pity, approach
/ ing very near to contempt? l have noticed,
in the Argus and Patriot of Dec Goth, a
8. Rit of Historv.'' wonderful bit, indeed
! if true; most disgraceful to every actor in
the scene delineated, no matter to what party
he belonged Allow through your col
umns respectfully to request your frank and
honest correspondent to review that choice
{. BIT of History" and give the public the
facts as they appear from his stand point of
view. | desire to ask B. R. whether in his
view the railroad interest does not constitute
one of the largest waste pipes that are drain
ing our treasury? and whether, in his judg-
ment, partial or special legislation has not
become a very serious and alarming evil i'm
| this commonwealth. INTERRoGAToR.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-01-15

see Gen. Sheridan. Neither Smith of Mil
ton, nor Davenport of Wilmington, nor
Phelps of Burlington, nor several other men
were in tewn. No procession was formed
probably none was contemplated. But 81
persons-so we are informed-however did
actually eongregate in Village Hall in the
evening and sat down to the supper. There
was spare room at the tables, and food left
at the close of the repast. There was some
misunderstanding as to the order of exercises,
or rather as to the time when the performan-
ces were to commence, and several hundred
or thousands, be the same more or less, left
town before evening or if they did mt
leave, they might have left if they had been
here, and probably would. At any rate, they
were not here when supper was announced,
and didn't present tickets at the door, and
therefore didn't join the 81 at the tables
Of the proceedings at the table cannot
speak accurately because we were not there,
and have no full or precise report from any
one who was present. We presume the bat
Tie Of New Orleans was fought over again.
however, and the Democrats whipped the
British usual. We shall look with some
curiosity for the details Of the engagement !;
and we would also like to know if the fol-
lowing little speech, made by Gen. jackson
to some colored soldiers who fought with him
in 1915. was recited
- Soldiers When, ON the banks OF the
Mobile, called you to take up arms-invit-
ing you 10 partake the perils and glory of
your tchffe FELLOW CITIZENS, expected much
from you; for | was not ignorant that you
possessed qualities most formidable to an in
vadipg enemy. | knew with what fortitude
you could endure hunger and thirst, and all
the iatigues of n campaign. knec uceH hO,c
you tored your ndtire country, and that yon,
well as ourselves, had TO defend what man,
holds most dear-his parents, ,cite, children
and property. You hare done more than
expected In addition to the previous quail
tivs before knew you to possess, | found
among you a noble enthnsias--, "hfcn leads
to the Performance of great things.
Soldiers The President of the United
States shall hear how praiseworthy was your
conduct in the hour of danger, and the rep
resentatives of the American people will
give you the praise your exploits entitle you
to"
We are obliged, from want of proper facil-
tiles of observation, to submit this as our
! only report of this Democratic banquet
Those desiring further particulars con-
suit the Boston Post, whose reporter sent his
paper a full and graphic account of the pro-
ceedings several hours before they took place.
Our Democratic contemporary will also nc
doubt this week give as glowing an account
as it's conscience will permit of this not en-
, tirely unparalleled success.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-01-15

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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-01-15
The Democratic Banquet.

The celebration of the 9Th of January I'M
der Democratic auspices in this village, was
hardly the brilliant success the previous
announcement led us to expect. The streets
were not impossible on account of the dense
throng nor have we learned that the pas
senger trains on the railroad were behind
time on account of the great number Of
those crowding towards the capital. John
Quincy Adams was mt here. John Sinclair
wasn't present. Several other gentlemen,
whom we could name if we had space, were
also not visible to the naked eye. There
were not 30 many people in town as came to
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-01-15
Literary Notices.

The TRIBUNE ALMANAC for 1865 is Just re-
ceived. 1t contains, besides the usual astro-
nomical department, Synopsis of the
acts. &c, of the ID session of the seth
Congress Progress of Reconstruction in
1867 4; The Vote on Impeachment I. 5.
Government Ministers, &c Senators and
Representatives in the 10th Congress Flee
ton Returns for lS6- Area Population, &c.
of States of the Union and of Foreign coun-
tries. 1t is. as it has been for years, the
most valuable political register in the coun-
try. 1t is sold for 80 cents. Orders should
be addressed to The Tribune Association. -
New York
WICK lLLU sTRATEp CATALOGUE AND FLORAL
GUIDE for 1868 is issued, and can be obtained
by addressing James Wick, Rochester, \. Y,
enclosing 10 cents. This catalogue mas an
established reputation valuable guide
for the flower garden, and catalogue of seeds !;
and it contains accurate descriptions of the
leading floral treasures of the world, illus
trated with numerous cngravings. All gar
dencrs should have it
The Boston ALMANAC AND DIRECToRY for
1868 is Just issued in neat form at the
Hub" 1t contains great deal of infor-
nation about Boston and its business, which
makes it decided aid to any one seeking
knowledge of business men and localities in
that city. 1t also contains a large map of
Boston and vicinity. The volume is hand
somely bound in cloth, and will be sent post
paid to any address receipt of 50 cents by
the publisher, George Coolidge. ; Milk
Street, Boston.
The NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW. No.
CCXVIII. For January. 1868. Edited by
Prof. James Russell Lowell and Charles Eliot
Norton, Esq. Contents Boston, by c. F.
Adams, Jr Francesca DALI Ongaro's Stor-
melt, by w. ID. IIowells Railroad Manage
ment The Character of Jonathan Swift. by
A. S. Hill Eraser Report on the Common
School system, by S. Eliot; Cooperation,
/ by f. l.. Godkin; Witchcraft, by james
Russell Lowell; Nominating Conventions,
by Sidney S. Fisher :; Governor Andrew :;
Critical Notices. Ticknor & Fields, Pub
fishers, l24 fremont Street, Boston.
We have received from Oliver Ditson <
Co., Music Publishers, Boston, the following
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Polka" by Henry Tessington "When
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4" Gov. Andrews Funeral March ;: :. What
Norah said,'' or the reply of Norah O'Niel,
by W. L. Welman.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne Three of Trade, or
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