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Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29

of $500, and portion Of this seven days wal
spent in clearing away some distractions e
the proper working Of his claim.
It is possible that the hill diegings may have
q supply of two or three weeks water yet fur
nished this season. "A few days warm weather
would suddenly melt the snow on the noun
tains, and send down volume of water which
would be of vast profit and benefit to the min
ers and to all in trade Of every kind in Placer
vile; but the chances for this dearly wished
for blessing certainly seem small. The dig
cinps about there are known to be Ms rich as, Il
not generally richer than, those Of any other
camp in Idaho; but the great drawback is the
want of water. 49, e.
Placerville now seems very dull, yet the mer.
chants there, VIM. Lynch, Fleishman 81 Hey
neman, Swim & Co., and I, s. Hart, respect
lively transact from good to fair business
and the public houses Of Abe. johnson and
Chas. Croney, and Davison's excellently kept
hotel, find paying patronage. 1t win be good
mining camp for many years yet, and the con-
stantly growing trade from Payette Valley will
continue to make the place fair trade station
GRANITE CREEK.
The short road of mile from Placerville
over to Granite Greek has been improved since
we travelled it last Fall, and the grade on the
steep Hill is easier. On entering the camp a
busy, refreshing view is presented The by
draulics of Ellis, Devine, Leary & Co., who
own the best and largest extent of mining
ground about there, were in constant play. and
Granite is, we believe, in proportion to its size,
the liveliest camp in the Basin. The merchant
stores of Con- Haley, John Leary, and Dams.
kin Bros. the public houses of Harry Hays
and George Miller. and the general appearance
along the streets and down in the creek dig
gings, tell of prosperous spirited trade aud &C.
cupation throughout
We were gratified to learn while ut Granite
that Mr.. j. NJ Classen, Mt the large aud line
25-stamp mill three miles up the creek, at Pio-
ncer ledge. had lately struck new and appa-
rently rich vein in that mine. tho ore from
which the mill is now crushing. aud is kept
going day and night The prospects arc very
good for profitable mining at the Pioneer works
this year.
There are some other lodges near there
which are thought to be Of more than ordinary
richness. and we were told that meas ures viii
be soon taken to have them opened and prep
erly worked Ii this shall be done. Granite
Creek aud Placerville will receive most ben.
efcial aid in point of trade and general import
ance. aud become chief camps OF Idaho. rs they
now are ofthis Basin. Dull times this season
may retard the prosperity Of these and other
camps, but the gold is thick and plenty about
each of them, and in good seasons to follow it
will be taken out and scattered and circulated
broadcast to enrich the miners, aud 10 benefit
us Nil. Then let us all keep Of good cheer.
though hard times shall come this season, aud
await the better, brighter. prosperous seasons
which viii surely follow.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29

SQUfSTs AT HIM.-Gen. Grant 10 said b. be
afraid Of Butler since the latter doomed up NJ
grand chief Of impeachment, and to regret the
epithet Of bottled" which Rawlings and Ba.
deau put in the Generals mouth. A CORES
pondent says: He and Butler speak to each
other, and Grant never refuses any request
that Butler may make, but the old bald swivel
eye is q long hater." 81 sfs4slt 81
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29

THE SPY SYsTEM.-The Washington cor
respondence Of the Baltimore Gasette says
1.-THE infamous and disgraceful spy system
has been again inanguratcd and the tracks o.
Government officials are being constantly dog
ged by creatures in the employment Of the
distinguished impeachers" The recent case
of the information lodged against Gen. Thomas
in relation to conversation with him, by 4
stranger, is adduced ms proof.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29

DEAD HEADs When Commodore Wander.
bilt assumed the management of the Erie and
New York Central railroad, he found the huge
number Of thirty-fve thousand free passes on
the dead-head list. He cut of every one Of
them, and thereby incurred the enmity Of that
many people; but the increase Of profts please.
the shareholders. 1f4 80 -
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29
Meeting OF the Territorial Democratic
Central COMMITTEES.

Notice is hereby given that there win be meeting
of the Territorial Democratic Central Committee ut
Boise city, Ada county. l. T.. on Tuesday, the 9TH
day of May. A. D. 1868, for the purpose of fixing on
the time and place of holding the Territorial Demo-
cratic Convention and making the apportionment of
Delegates thereto from the different counties through
out the Territory and for the transaction of other
business as may properly come before them.
full attendance of the members of the Committee
is requested.
BY order OF ii. G. STREET, Chm.
GEO. AINsLrE, Secretary. h4te@ss
IDAHO CITY, /. T., April 10. 1868. s
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29

THE cynocephalus, an animal of the baboon
species. trained to perform on horseback, like
an approved circus rider. has arrived at New
York from Paris. and will make the tour Of
the States rs equestrian this summer.-Er.
Won't Grant, pater, try and get his wonder
full son Ulysses to try another turn around the
ring on "trick pony" with this new animal
along Such an exhibition would draw i'm
mense houses, and Bonner would freely adyer
tise the thing.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29

"LoIL" FgLLows.-The Hays City (Kan-
sas) Adraaoe, of March 3lst. says:
Twelve prisoners were taken below on Sun
day night. They are charged with picking up
Government stock. and, from all We can learn,
several of them Will be compelled To devote
some years to laboring for our Uncle's benefit.
Among the party was one Capt. Smith, former
~ Of the Seventh Kansas. who 10 said to be
the leader of the gang. aud the hardest case
of the lot
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29

DEMOCRATIC VIcToRIEs.-The Democrats
elected their entire ticket in the municipal
election, April 18th, in st. Joseph. Missouri,
and eight out Of the ten Councilmen.
Kansas City also went Democratic. Harris,
for Mayor. has about 200 majority.
Leavenworth and Atchison, Kansas, have
both gone Democratic-the former by from
400 to 700 majority.
Lexington and Corydon, Vienna, and other
towns In Indiana, have gone Democratic, by
increased majorities over last year. S
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29

AMaIoAMATfoN.--Aw white man married a
negro wcman in Warrensburg. Missouri, March
9th. and grandly paraded the streets with his
ebony bride on his arm. Some Radicals of the
place gave the pair party.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29

PRoTEsrs.-Th Rev. Stephen II. Tying, Jr.,
has addressed q letter to Bishop Potter, earn.
estly protesting against the result Of the pro.
ceedings in his case, and appealing from the
unjust present,nent, oppressive rulings, and
Predetermined decision, and insinaating cen.
sure. $50
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29

Hiou HANpEp.--A road side grocery was
lately burned near Fort Davy Russell, by order
Of Gen. Stevenson. because the owner had
sold whiskey to soldiers.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29

Hopg So.-The Southern Opinion. Of Rich
mond. estimates that there are 10000 white
and 1os 900 colored voters in Virginia. and
predicts the defeat of the new Constitution.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29

PROMISE OF PAY.-Cassus NJ. Clay hasthe
promise that IL be makcs speeches for General
Grant, and Grant Is elected President, the
Russian mission shall be restored to him.
Cassius il patrict--if it pays 4 lsao ~
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29
DoS'T LIKE LIBaaiA-The Alexandra
(va.) Ga.etie of March Doth says:

In the autumn of 1865. two hundred and
five blacks lett Lynchburg for Liberia. On
last Sunday. two ar three of their number re-
turned 10 Lynchburg. and report that but sixty
Of the emigrants are now alive. They profess
we understand, the most thorough disgust and
hatred for the model Republic. and declare
that under no circumstances could they be in.
daced 10 return 10 Afric's golden sands"
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29

MIGHTY MEAN.-Miss Olive Logan the nc
tress, was lately fined in Columbus, Ohio, for
failing to have sent dead-head tickets to the
Mayor and his falnily. She paid the fine, and
quit the city. 4 ~. IL .9s''s s 8 i.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29

BIO RAT KirIIN0.-A black and tan terrier
in New York, last month, killed 900 rats in
four minutes.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29

Can GO CoURTfNG.-Women are permit
ted Ia practice in MI the courts in Iowa.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29

AT the Kentucky University, the present
session, six hundred and thirty-fse students
have entered.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29

HEAVY SrxTENcE.-- ~. II. Darocha, New
Orleans dry goods merchant, convicted 81
arson, was recently sentenced to fifteen years
imprisonment atlhard labor. II ssif'i as
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29

Mn. NfG.-A New Orleans dispatch Of
March 18th says:
Alderman Joenbcrt eoiored has brought snit for
Sia.0 900 damages against the College Of the Sacred
Heart for denying member Of his family admission
10 It's privileges
No doubt but that Congress viii close the Col
lege unless ii opens the doors TO Nil the blacks.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29

!. GRAND BRIDGE.-The Union Pacific Rail.
road bridRe over the Missouri at Omaha Il 81
be Of iron, andiwiIl cost 81 ,000, 600 isilsa Il
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-04-29

J. A. LucKETT is candidate for the non,ina alton
for Sheriff suh3ec. to the decision Of the Democratic
County Convention. na3tc.
The New York herald., 1868-05-29

CHARoN sPRINGs.-A HOUSE, CONSISTING. OF
- eight rooa for sale or 10 let sharon SPRING. n Y
dcsrabv located Furnished unurnshed upon hs prem
scs will be found good water cellar ctern, barn choice
fruit rarden OF growing yegelables Address J. A.
Dockssadsr, n. D., resident physician.
The New York herald., 1868-05-29

A TWO STORY AND BASEMENT CoRNEl BRICK
N House. 950O0 TWO story frame, $500; two lory and
basement frame, 50 900 three story, basement
brick and frame House, rents at hss year, St0 The
alloy, are Ia go order snd few nnies from fsSss
". a. susA. &. ksssss s.. 49, -bsk.s ~
The New York herald., 1868-05-29
REAL ESTATE WANTED.

NxCHANGE-BILLIARD ROOM FOR REAL ESTATE
u within s NILES VI New York; room 10 feet long nicely
f,si up with tonr marble he'd th-s price Sso0; to et
Se-a insuns u svk.-s, ses Sss-.a s4sssl
, 1868-07-24
ELEAS.

LYoN's MAGNETIC INsEoT POWDER is sure and GER
tain death to everything of the Insect speces-Fleas
Reaches, Mosquitoes, Ants, bugs,
IT KILLS INSTANTLY.
What is peculiarly surprising in regard TO this arti
Gle is that notwithstanding its instant death to in
sects it is perfectly harmless to mankind au domes
tic animals. 1t can be inhaled or eaten with impunty
1t bears the testimony of eminent dsnterested chem
lists that it is
FREE FROM-P OLSON
No article has given such positive satisfaction
In its use.
ats reputationis is well known. 1t is easily and read
lily used-direetions accompany each flask. Beware
of countertets.
The genuine has the signature of E. LYON, and the
private stamp Of DEMAs BARNES Co. Anything else
OF this kind is an imitation or counterfeit. Any
druge ist will procure the genuine if you insist you
will have no other.
HSold by all druggists and dealers Pacific coast
, 1868-07-24

The "LoR.,'-Besst Butler in recent spec ch
refers to the law as profession that " narrows
the mind and clouds the intellect" We have
here key to the weakness and meanness that
cbaracterizes certain " limbs of the law"
, 1868-07-24

THE CRoPs.-Our exchanges from all parts of
the country speak of the grain yield as in ad-
vance of all former years. This is the case both
on the Pacific and Atlantic slopes. The farmers
of this Valley are just now busily engaged in
harvesting their crops, and from them we hear
the uniform report of bountiful crops. Truly,
Z" the Lord Of the harvest has blessed the hus-
baulmau.'
, 1868-07-24
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

THE COPARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EXIST
i ing between W. P. ADAMS and JAMES GRA-
HAM, doing business under the firm name of
ADAMS & GRAHAM, is this day dissolved by mu-
tual consent. All parties knowing themselves in
debted to said firm, will make payment 10 either of
the undersigned. All bills against said firm should
be presented Immediately. W. 2. ADAMS.
JAMES GRAHAM.
Wala Walla. W T. July 3. 1858. SO-4w*
, 1868-07-24

CONSOLIDATED We have it on good authority
consolidated, and that hereafter all the travel
will go by way of the Ruckel & Thomas road
gang of men will at once be set at work on
the road to make the necessary repairs, after
which the stages will be transferred to this route
, 1868-07-24

YOUNG LADIES SCHooL.-Parents and guardi-
ans will notice the advertisement of St. Vim
cents Academy, in another column. The Sis
ters of Charity have attained a world wide fame
for the excellent manner in which they conduct
the schools under their charge, and parents in
this Valley should thankfully avail themselves
OF the opportunity to secure for their daughters
such careful training.
, 1868-07-24

KILLED BY INDIANs.-We have report that
Walla, whilst out on prospecting expedition, 4,
was killed by Indians. He, in company with a
party under the command of jeff. Standifer, had
gone out from Sweetwater to prospect on Green
River, and whilst thus engaged were attacked
by Indians. But two of the party escaped with
their lives.
, 1868-07-24

NOTICE TO SETTLERS. BY reference to his
card settlers the public lands will notice that
H. Parker is again in the land business and pres
pared to accommodate the public.
, 1868-07-24

MELrISe.-We are now enjoying what may be
designated as the shot term" IL the afternoons
of the first three days in this week the tbermom-
eter stood at 1909 in the shade The poor fell
lows who are at work in the harvest fields have
our sympathies.
, 1868-07-24

FoR SEWING MAcHNEs.-If you want sewing
machine thread, silk, or needles, call at Kohl
hauffs store, where you will 6ud a fine lot of
the above articles, Just received.
, 1868-07-24

AccIDENTAL SHOOTING. "A private letter from
Spokane Bridge, states that Mr.. Mansfield, of
the firm of Theodore l. Mansfield, merchants
was shot on the llth inst, by the accidental dis
charge of a revolver. His wounds are not of a
serinus character.
, 1868-07-24

MARCHING ON.-A bedrock democrat living
on the Coppe, sends US the names of two new
subscribers, and says, " the Statesman is cont
stantly growing in favor"
, 1868-07-24
STRAY HORSE.

ON THE 2lst OF JUNE A soRREL MARE.
~ branded as follows: On the left shoulder b A,
I'M spanish brand attached LEFT fore foot white to
M, Hnee large Spanish brand on the left hip ;
Tnlte, with saddle marks Any person returning the
cerp;no eIeroed Mare, giving any information con-
5he same to the undersigned, will be literally
lZ9-uI WIN. PHILLIPS.
, 1868-07-24
MISSOURI PoLrrrcs.

The Missouri State Republican Conven-
ton was held at Jefferson City to-day. It
nominated Col. McClurg, present Represent
alive in Congress, for Governor E. 2. Stane-
yard, 1t Governor; John Rodman, Secre>
tary Of State o. Dallmeyer, Auditor.
Wheeling, July l7.-In the democratic
State Convention of West Virginia to-day,
in. Camden was nominated for Governor.
G. H. Pendletou aud Senator Thurman a6.
dressed the Convention, which was very
large and enthusiastic.
per cent on all sales. Retail dealers pay
S25 tax.
LABOR STRIKES.
Harrisburg, July 16. : The Sehuylkill
Company strikers visited the Lickenstone
and Dauphin Companies demanding COM
pliance with their terms or a cessation OF
work. Two hundred paraded with drums,
ffes and flags, and visited several colleries
without efecting anything. The Sheriff has
asked the Governor for instructions
Philadelphia, July 16.-Two hundred en-
ployees 10 the Gas Company have struck for
an advance 10 wages, and no gas has been
made since yesterday forenoon. No street
lamps are lighted tonight. The whole city
is shrouded IN gloom.
St. Louis, July ia strike occurred
yesterday among the passenger engineers on
the Missouri Pacific Railroad, in consequence
of the additional labor imposed on them.
New men were put in the place of the strik-
ers. Some serious demonstrations occurred
to-day, the old men attacking the new and
threatening 10 destroy the property of the
company. The police were called out and
quelled the disturbance.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS IN VERMONT.
Montpelier, July 1.-THE Democratic
Convention nominated John L. Edwards fol-
Governor and NJ. Noyes for Lieut.. Governor
DISTURBANCES IN TEXAS.
Galveston, July ia serious riot com,
menced on the evening of the 18th, at Mil
licsn. 1t appears that mob of about twen,
ty-fve negroes, led by white school teacher
and negro, attempted to hang q man named
VIM. H. Widsy. White citizens interfered
to prevent the execution, and the result was
the death of 10 or IL negroes. Next day
the numbers were increased on both sides
aud there was skirmishing during the day,
the estimated casualties being %. A small
detachment of troops arrived there last night
and dispersed the rioters, after killing three
of the latter number From 300 to 500 had
fortified themselves near Millican. The en-
tire loss is between so and 60 persons.
THE THIRD PARTY.
Chicago, July Ex-senator Doolittle has
written letter opposing the third party
movement and favoring the election of oey.
mour and Blair The third party movement
has apparently fallen through.
, 1868-07-24

KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT IT.-General
Grant, in a letter to Col. Morris, of Illinois,
says he knows nothing about politics, and
couldn't write political letter if be was to
try. That's a candid confession but not a
very consoling one for his supporters.
, 1868-07-24

CONGREGATIONAL CHURcH.-Work has already
Church, to take the place of the one destroyed
by fire The new building will be larger and
more commodous than the old one and the
location is in every way preferable. Those o
our readers who have not already subscribed in
aid OF tbs church enterprise should lose no time
In placing their names on the list
, 1868-07-24
PLANTATION BITTERs.

This splendid Tonic il now used by all classes or
people for every symptom Of stomach out Of
order"
The secret OF It Is this Plantation Btters are
certain to correct the juices Of the Stomach all
its machinery work, and enable It 10 resist aud
throw OF the approaching danger. The tendency Of
the operations OF Nature is always towards a cure
all she needs is little assistance at the proper time
How much reasonable and sensible il is to help
her along with gentle, yet powerful Tonic. than
TO deluRe and weaken and defeat her curative pro-
cesses with poisonous drugs and fiery mixtures,
which only stupefy and plant the seeds Of disease
and death.
, 1868-07-24

Ice CREAM.-At noon, to-day, friend Hartman,
of the "Oriental HOTEL" sent US a bowl of ice
cream, for which he has the printers blessing.
, 1868-07-24

market. Following in their train we may eI-
pect an instalment of dysentery.
, 1868-07-24

PARTIES who are indebted to this office for
election printing, are again reminded that they
are expected to "Psy up"
, 1868-07-24
MEXICAN
LINIMENT.

LINIMENT.
1t is an admitted fact that the Mexican Mustang
Liniment performs more cures in shorter time on
man and beast than any article ever discovered.
No compound has ever been invented useful and
edicacious in curing
RHEUMATISM, SORE THROAT,
BURNS, STIFF AND WEAK JOINTS,
BRUISES, EAR ACHE,
SPRAISs FRESH CUTs OR WOUNDS,
SwELLGNGs,
Or any other complaints requiring an external appli
cation.
FOR HORSES
It is an indispensable and valuable remedy in all
cases Of SPAWN, Splint, Ring Bone, Bruises, Wind
Calls Strains, &C.,
1t should he kept in every house, camp, and stable
Accidents will occur. Promptness is efficacy.
All genuine is wrapped in stee-Plate engravings,
bearing the signature OF G. W. Westbrook, Chemist
and the pyipate U. S. stamp of DENAs BARNES & Co.
over the top.
An effort has been made to counterfeit it with
cheap stone plate LABEL Look eLoseLy!
Sold by all Druggists and Stores in every town
and mining camp on Pacific coast. 2OlyeoW
, 1868-07-24

IMPORTATION WANTED. "A gentleman living
IN Missouri, writes us to obtain information in
relation to Henry A. Parker who is supposed to
nave died at Walla Walla, in the month of May
1861 The missing emigrated from Mis-
souri, in lS49 or 80. and settled near Weaver>
Nlle California. At what time be removed to
'als valley is not known. Persons in possession
ot the facts will confer favor by communca-
ung the same to the editor
, 1868-07-24

AGRICULTURAL FAIR.-Several farmer friends
ua'e requested us to spur up the Executive
Committee of the Walla Walla Valley Agrieul-
'uFal Society. They complain that heretofore
'ne arrangement of the details has been left to
Tue last moment, and then hurried up in such a
manner as to materially interfere with the sues
cess OF the fairs 1t is now proposed to COM
msnce in good season, and by making an early
announcement of the premiums, &C., secure a
Il'I representation of the products and resources
o' our Valley. Agriculture is our one great
dependence, and we should feel it duty to aid
any and all euterprizes that tend to foster this
branch of industry.