, 1869-02-26

a MOhsThh OhiOkBN.-A ICN ohyg
chicken intended for the guests at the Oriental
Hotel, after being killed and dressed, was found
to weigh st lbs. Chicken fanciers should obtain
some Of this srock to hrssd from.
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SPRING TRADE-We notice that the packers are
already engaged in re6tting their rigging, and
Otherwise preparing for the spring trade. Parties
who have lately come 10, report very little snow
on the mountains, aud thus all the iudieatio $
point to an unusually early resumption Of trade
aud travel.
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ToRcHLIeHT PRocEssIuS. members OF the
UF.F. U. order turned out-in torchlight pro>
cs,siou, on Saturday night last, aud dressed 10
their rpgalia. made quite handsome display.
The Iodoe already numbers over 80 members,
md sppIications to become members come in
faster than they can ne iHnitiAted.
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HEALTHY The physicians report the health
Of the p-ople 10 both town and country as excel
lent. There is not q single case Of contagious
disease known to exist, and all fears on this
scure bave disappeared. People from the country
come into town as usual, and even those who
we're most frightened have got over their scare.
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DExocRArIo VoTE. - The following was the
democratic vote cast in the different precincts at
the last general election Walla Walla Precinct,
372; Dry Greek, 10; Mill Greek, SO; Russell
Greek 81 Patti, 81 Patahn, IL Coppei, 73
TAurhpt, 10; Wallula, IL French Town, 23-
Total, 6O6 The members of the County Central
Committee are expected to base the apportiou-
ment on these figures.
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DENocRATIc CLUB MEETISe.-The meeting Of
the Democratic Club, at the Court House, on
Saturday last, was well attended, and was the
occasion of great enthusiasm Eloquent and
telling speeches were made by Messrs. Nix,
Goodwin, Dugan. Phillips, Cain, Lasater, and
Blewett. At the close fthe speaking an adj 'urn-
ment was had to Saturday, March 9Th, when ad,
dresses may be expected from several prominent
democrats. So Tar everything progresses finely,
and all the indications point to a democratic
triumph at the June election.
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For THE MISEs We notice that small parties
begin to start out for the mues-the most Of
they expect to find claims on Perry Greek.
Parties bound for the mines will 6ud horses and
everything else required to complete the miners
outfit in full supply at WallA wallA, and at very
low prices. Horses may be quoted at figures
ranging all The way from Sis to $40, and sup
plies of bacon, -four. sugar &C., can be bought
in this market ~ lower figures than the same
articles can he laid down for from below.
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Trees AND SHRUBBEsY This is the time to
plant trees and shruhbery, and to those who
~ hair hav IN
cay that Philip Ritz, Of the Columbia Nursery,
has every variety of fruit and Ornamental trees,
shruhhery, &c, which he sells at low 6gnres,
and guarantees to be true to the kind represent
ed. No investment is so SURF to pay as a few
dollars invested in trees, and nothing so greatly
adds to the attractions of home, By all means
plant trees, and plant them in ABUNDANCE, and
those who come after you will bless your memory.
School LECrUREs.-Judge Cation will deliver
the fourth lecture of the series, at the Court
House, on this (Friday) evening, at o'clock.
Subject The study of History" Mr. G. is an
able and eloquent speaker, and without doubt
will have crowded house. The Wana Walls
Gee Club will be 10 attendance, and sing one or
wv VI luth Oh
evening, March Sd, Judge Dugau will deliver
the closing lecture of the series. Subject
"The French Revolution" No more Interests
ing theme could he selected, aud in the hands oil
Mr.. D. it's sure to be treated ably and eloqueutiy.
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FIRENES's PRocEssIoS. Ia honor of Washing
tons birth day, the 22d of February, the fremen
turned out 10 procession, and with a band oil
music at their head and the engine gaily decked
out, the display WAS highly creditable After
Paradng through the principal streets, the fire.
men returned to their hall, aud after housing the
engine, set down TO a sumptuous repast that had
been prepared by the officers of the company,
We are pleased to notice the interest the mem'
bers take 10 all matters connected with the FIRE
organization, andth promptness in attendance
at drills, as in everything else connected with
their duties as fremen. We have no disposition
TO h+tter the members, hut We have this to say
that the citizens generally are proud OF me or
ganizAton and feel we'll satisfied that if occasion
requires the 6rempn will be found equal to any
emergency. The company numbers many of ouI
best citizens. and beng well officered, deserves
every encouragement All honor to the met
whose motto is We work to save -
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BIRrHRIGHr BALL.-The ball given BY the q
F. F. U 8 10 honor of the anniversary of Wash
ingtoGs birthday, was one of the most pleasnn
affairs of the kind we have ever attended. Tn,
attendance was just large enough TO be comfort
able, and the arrangements were such that th,
members of the Order, as we'll as their guests
all enjoyed themselves. The music, under tn,
direction of Prof Huson, assisted BY Miss Nauni,
McAuff at the piano, was excellent and th'
universal remark was that the dancing was bet
ter than bad heretofore been witnessed at Wall'
Walla. The High Priest, Grand Commander
and very many OF the brothers, appeared 10 thei
new and rich regslia, aud as matter OF course
attracted vast deal of attention. Toe ladie
were out 10 full force, and what witn winning
smiles and rare beauty, as 10 all such cases, Wer
the main attraction. The dancing was Kept uI
to twelve o clock, whea the company repaired Z
the main dining room OF the "Oriental Hotel,
where most sumptuous sapper bad been pre-
pared. The tables fairly groaued under the pro
fusion of turkeys, chicksns,- hams, aud every