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, 1869-09-25

The RoBINsoN IMPUsTURE.-Iheyo young
meu who had been imposed upon by
Robinson, and Induced to travel thous>
auds ofmiles in search of d mythical
gold mine left Walla Walla BY Tuesday 5
stage, and after visiting San Francisco,
will return home by way of the overland
railroad. The persons composing the
party are men of great responsibility,
and one or two OF them we happen to
know, are connected with the oldest and
most arristocratic families in PhIladel-
phia. We obtained d list of the names
OF the gentlemen composing the party,
which We herewith subjnin NJ.
Moore, Philadelphia Gen. Stewart,
Philadelphia W. II. Bunting, Philadel>
phia Alfred Wetheril, Philadelphia ;
Frank Steel, Philadelphia c. Curtis,
Philadelphia Col. Bruinton, PhIladel
phia j. W. Johnson, Washington, New
Jersey; J. Edge, Jersey City W A.
Senior, New York Fred Shreve, Borden
towu, New Jersey Pof. Uhauey, New
York J. II Conklin, Long Island ; W.
E. McClintock, Pennsylvania G A
Bailey, Middletowu, New York; W. B.
Skeleuge, Brooklyp, New Jersey Elijah
Gear, Erie, Pennsylvania J. L. McCord,
Pennsylvania J. NJ. McCord, Pennsyl
vAnia John Green, Pennsy lvania. May
facts connected with the trip up the
Missouri River will bear repeating.
Robinson in travelling put On princely
style, and occasionally when the boat
tied up at some important towu, would
give grand entertainment. He thought
nothing o! spending five hundred dol
lars for an oyster supper, and in the
disposition of his money fully illustrated
the truth of the old saying, "Come easy,
go easy" Another peculIarity noticed
about him was that he bought choice
specimens OF quartz Wherever ne Couiu
. mud then, wiIho1t any regard TO cost.
. The conviction now is that these speci
mems are to be used as the basis for
another swiudle on still grander scale.
What place be will select MS the next
scene of his operations is difficult to
eoulee,ure, but that be meditates grand
coupe de main, is the opinion of his lat>
Ts' 'icu@s. Theanext We expect to hear Of
noo'uson Is that he is operating IN
europe, and that be has convinced some
pletboric Eng'ishman that by taking an
interest In his discovery claim be will
secure gold enough to extinguish the
British national debt. What ia most
strange about this impOs,or, is that pro
Pile still have confidence 10 him. We
ourselves know of scores of norson, wbo
still believe that BIZ knows wbers here
are immensely rich gold mines md ,b.t
eventually in bis own good time he Iii
make the locality known to the world
The fellow has the faculty of imnrass.
ing all who come in bis way with a.
idea of his sincerity, and so there is
little likelihood that the catalogue of
9ls victims is complete. Vale Robinson.
, 1869-09-25
IFrom Saturdays Tri-weekly.I
THE FAIR.

The sun shone out brightly yesterday
and everything was proptitious for the
Fair. Thus favored by the weather, the
attendance was very large, aud the
grounds were crowded all day. On
Thursday the Judges commenced award
ing premiu ms, and all day yesterday was
occupied in passing upon the merits of
the various articles on exhibition. The
Brass Band was in attendance at an
early hour yesterday afternoon, and dis
coursing sweet strains of music contrib
uted materially to the enjoyment OF the
occasion.
, 1869-09-25

New SroRs-NEw SrooK Mr.. II. z.
Johnson, of the new firm Of Johnson L
Rees, has returned from below with a
very large aud well assorted stock of
goods selected expressly for this market,
which they will open at their stand,
corner Of Main and First streets, on
Monday, the 2fth. The proprietors.
Messrs. Rees l. johnson. are very gen,
orally known, aud being universally
popular, cannot fail to attract a large
portion of the trade. Our young friends
will accept our best wishes for their
success.
, 1869-09-25

CITY TRADE -Ths business of pack
ing and teaming continues active, and
our stores generally are crowded with
customers. Within the last forty eight
hours Messrs. l. T. Reese and Jordan &
Co., have loaded the following Teams
and trains: ScAuler l. Lucinger, IS
packs, for Montana Oscar Judd, rs
packs, Montana o. H. Wilson, teams,
Birch Greek; A. ]. Sturdivant, l team,
Birch Greek; Alcott, team, BIrch
Greek E. B. Nelson, team, Birch
Greek. Their cargoes were made up OF
-four and general merchandise.
, 1869-09-25

New COUNTY.-Me understand that q
movement is on foot to divide Walla
Walla county and organize new coun>
ty out of that part of which Waitsburg
is the centre. In the progress OF the
county we must expect such changes MS
that proposed, but whether the time has
come for the orgsnization OF a new
county, is a question for the people to
c>rmiue. 1t would be u great conVen>
ience for our Touchet neighoors to have
a Court beld in their midst, and possibly
il would reduce the expense OF criminal
prosecutions. Il would also aid in build
m the town Of Waitsburg, and it is tor
reasons of this character that the meas
ure will be favored BY the Touche'
people.
, 1869-09-25

GRAIN MARKET The mlIlers are cow
buying all the wheat that offers, and
are paying 80 cents bushel, cash. As
a rule, the farmers prefer to sell small
lots, and keep the bulk Of their crop
back, anticipating an advance There
can be but little doubt that wheat will
be worth one dollar by spring.
, 1869-09-25

AIRlsH.-Wben the yornz ladies in
Montana refuse to 60 TO balls barefoot
ed, they are said to be "putting on airs"
10 Walla walla, young ladies thus stu.
ated strike the beaux for new pair OF
shoes, latest and most fashionable style.
Nothing like biz
, 1869-09-25

PORTLAND CoLLECTIoNs.-W call at
teution to the card of Mr.. VIM. David
son, in another column. Mr.. D.'s char
acter for integrity and reliability stands
very high, and persons who may entrnst
him with their business can rest assur
ed that it will be faithfully attended to.
, 1869-09-25
LIST OF PREMIUMS.

Mr.. G. W. Frusb, the Secretary, furn
ishes us the following list of premiums :
Thoroughbred Horses. First premium
to Wm Bingham I'd premium to Dr..
Mack's slalli, q, Bellfounder bestmare,
to VIM. Nickson best 2.year old colt,
premium to VIM Kaufman best suck.
Ing colt, premium TO Wm. Nickson.
Horses for Al Purposes Best STALL
ion, premium to John Fudge's Fred
Douglass ; I'd premium, to Orley Hull.
Best mare, premium to 7, B. Turner
Two-year old coils, first premium to
Mitchell %, to Wm. Kaufman. One
year old colts, first premium to Mitchell;
"a, to VIM Fudge Best sucking colt,
first premium, to Wm. Mcconnell; I'd,
to John Fudge Best brood mare, first
premium to John Fudge; ID, to Guy.
Fruit.
Draft Horses Best stallion, first
premium to John Fudge; ID, to A.
Pettiiohu. Best span of horses, first
premium to J. F. Abbott.
Sveepsfakes.-Frst premium to ]. B.
Turner; I'd, to Belmont; 3D., to J. NJ.
Mcconnell. -
Mules .-Bes: span of mules, first pre-
MUM to D. NJ. Jessee. Best yearling
mule /; first premium to II Copeland.
Best sucking mule, first premium to
Guy. Fruit. Thoroughbred Jack, first
premium to Dan. Stewart.
CdHle.-Best bull, first premium to
Moses Wright, I'd, to 0rley Hull. Best
COW, first premium to Daniel Drumhel>
Ter ID, to Moses Wright. Best milk
COW, first premium A. B Roberts I'd,
to Frank Shelton. Best calf, first pre-
MUM G. W. Miller ID, to Moses
Wright
Implements Best 4>horse wagon, first
premium 10 P. NJ Lynch Best buggy
first premium to c. P. Winesett.
>Spms.-Bestp pair OF pigs, first pre-.
MUM to Wm. Green; I'd, to VIM. Red
ford.
Sheep.-Best buck, premium to L.
P. Berry, hest lamb, do,
Chickns.-Best pair, premium to E.
Iugle.
The balance of the premium list will
be given in our issue of Tuesday morn
ing. In conclusion, we have to say that
the show of stock was very fine. Tn-
day, the trials of speed will take place,
when the attendance is expected to be
very large
, 1869-09-25

Too LATE Mr.. James Driver bad speci
mems lots of corn, timothy, oats, cab
bage, watermelons ard potatoes, all
very fine, but brought in too late to
compete for premiums. The corn was
the finest we have ever seen raised on
this coast, and With articles SO fine it
was a source Of regret they were too
late
, 1869-09-25

DAY AND NIGHT. TO keep up with the
demand for -four, Mr. |. T. Reese is run
ming the STANDARD Mill" 1av a-d n'.-I.
This mill when run up to her full capac,
ity can turG out l25 barrels of flour
dailV
, 1869-09-25
sp ecial colIectorof Claim S

Sp ecial Col ector of Claims, S,
Accounts. Notes, Bonds, Drafts, and Mer.
camille Claims of every description through.
out Oregon and the Territories. WILL BE
MADE A SPECIALITY AND PROMPTLY
COLLECTED, as well as with due regard
to economy in all business matters htrust-
ed to his care, and the proceeds paid over
punctrally.
REAL ESTATE DEALER.
Portlsnd, Sept 25 1889 ,,25tr
, 1869-09-25

New FIRM-Read Johuson & Rees'
new card, and then give them call if
you want to buy the most goods for the
least money.
, 1869-09-25
Premium Sash & Door Factory.

III AVlNG RECEIVED THE PREMIUM
IL at the last County Fair on DOORS,
SASH. M0ULDlNGS and planning, l
wish more specially to call the attention of
the public generally, that | am constantly
adding on new machinery and am row Dre.
pared to do any work in my line as low as
any one else in this place; ] care not how
low they do it.
My work will be done as well as c is done
in San Francisco or Portland. will keep
on hand al the following sizes;
SASHES-From SxlO to lOxl6, IL lights
with and without glass. Other sizes
made to order on Short Notice.
DO0RS-Of all sizes. two and four panels,
always on hand.
WINDOW BLINDS made to order.
| am also prepared to do all kinds of
TURNING and CABINET WORK. Broom
Handles. Bedsteads Tables, ard Furniture
generally DOOR & WINDOW FRAMES
also made to order. Ny
Planer, and Tonguer and Grower
are some o the best machines on the coast
and will not fail to do good work.
! have q Patent Tooth Saw for saving
weather boarding, which will saw true aud
smooth. Also. an up and down saw, for
sawinI circles.
WAGON WORK will be done at 10 rates.
| will take in exchange for some of my
work,
Grain, Lumber and Shingles.
am now prepared to Take Coptracts for
ANY kind of CARP ENTER WORK. Having
some of the best workmen in my employ. /
am Bound to Give Satis faction a.is
] hold myself ready at all times to give
BOND for the performance OF any contract
may take.
j. WITT. on the Upper Umatilla, Ore
gon, is my agent; those in want OF SASH
and DOORS in that part Of the country will
please apply to him.
ES- Remember John Devell's Premium
Sash and Door factory, Wa.la Walla.
l5-tf JOHN D0VELL
, 1869-09-25
MECHANICS & BUlLDERS!!
p l. "A N L N G M L L L
AND
Sash. Door, & Blind Factory.

T DID NOT COMPETE AT THE LAST
Il COUNTY FAIR, but | have re-planed
lumber that had been paned by the so.called
Premium Planning Machine
For the truth of the above, refer the
public 10 DR.. Hunter
As am competing with competitors in
thus place, and NOT with San Francisco or
Portland, will do your work ~ CHEAP
and BETTER than you can get il done in
the Premium Sash and Door Factory.
| am now, aud will continue, to sell
Sashes, Doors, Window Frames, ald Win
dow Blinds, at greatly reduced prices. For
the benefit OF those building, will keep the
following sizes on hand:
SASHES-sxlO, Okla, lOxl2, lOxl4, and
l0xl6, twelve lights.
SASHES-lOxl4, l2xl4, l2xl6, and l2xls,
eight lights.
DOORS - four panels. 6-6x2.6, 6-sx2.s,
6-lOx2-l0, and 7x3.
D00RS-two panels, 6-6x2-6, 6-sx2-S.
And will keep good assortment of
WINDOW BLINDS
to match tne above sizes.
, 1869-09-25
BLACKssIITHrNG
Wagon Shop,

a&On SnOp.
Having bought out John Dovell's Wagon
Shop, am Low prepared 10 do everything
In the line Of WAGON MAKING. :. Will
always keep on baud hne assortment Of
Wagons Carriages. Buggies, 4 Wheel
Vehicles of Every Class I !
REPAIRING Of all kinds executed with
promptness and in a workmaDlike manner
Setting Tires 90 to IS
EAST E R N TIMBER {
Used Exclusively in all work done at this
Establishment. Every description Of vehicle
MADE TO ORDER. Having in my employ
one Of the very best wagon-makzrs on the
coast, can guarantee all work turned out
OF my shop. | have also A No. hand in
my Blacksmith shop. and have every facil-
ity for getting up work that cannot be sur
passed.
To meet the requirements Of the times,
HORSE-Sl0EING will be done at the fol-
lowing low rates FOR CASH:
HORSE SHoEING So so
SETTING SHOES EACH so
P. NJ. LYNCH.
walla walla, July 2, 1868. 29.sm
, 1869-09-25

j. B. USDERwooD, Special Postal
Agent, is understood to be on his way
to the upper country, for the purpose oi
correcting any irregularities ia relation
to the mails. If possible, we hope be VIII
ascertain the cause of the delay IN the
transmission ofthe mails between Waila
Walla and Portland. Papers toat are
due here on Tuesday, rarely reacn US
before Wednesday, and just as often
come lumbpring along toward the close
of The week. We know of 20 reason
whstever for the detention, and believe
that the Agent. ifso disposed, can have
the mails brought through on schedule
time.
, 1869-09-25
,From ThursdaY,s mi. Weekly i

SWEET PoTATcEs.-We are indebted
10 D. NJ. Jessee, Esq, for lot Of sweet
noratoes, raised on his farm, half a mile
below town. On trial we 6ud them 10
be of excellen. quality, and very much
like the sweet potatoe we recollect at
the old homestead. Mr.. J. rnised these
notstoes withO out resortiug to irrigation,
and il is 20 this cause lie attributes their
AvcplleUce
, 1869-09-25
MARRIED.

At New York, July 4th, 1869, by the
Rev E. e. Earl, at the residence of the
brides parents, H. PARKER, Esq, of
Washington Territory. to Miss ELEM A.
HARPER. Portland papers copy.1
, 1869-09-25
to match the above sizes.

q N D E R T A NC.
have just procured IEARSE. and
am prepared to fill orders ia the Undertak.
ing line. Charges in all cases reasonable.
HeaIse Free of Charge.
, 1869-09-25

a All orders promptly attended to.
Plans, and estimates made, and contracts
taken IN town or country. and all work wa
rTnted. WIN GLASFORD.
loft Alder street, Wala Walla, W Il.
, 1869-09-25
Franklin Market for Sale.

EHOR SALE CHEAP-A HOUSE AND
e OF kn Wn as the FRANKLIN MAR
hETzitpated on Main street, opposite the
s.Oriental Hoteln For further particulars,
enquire Of WIN. II. BENDER, at the Bank
Exehapge saloon. e7-lm
, 1869-09-25
TALLOW & GREASE WANTED

THE WALLA WALLA SOAP CON-
l. PANY will purchase all the TALLOW
AND GREASE that is offered, and pay for
the same in Soap or Cash as may ba pre-
ferred. Apply at the SOAP FAcT0RY,
just below Reeseis Mill. ltf
, 1869-09-25

In order to CLOSE BUSINESS before the
lst Of January, 1870.
, 1869-09-25

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, 1869-09-25

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The Portland daily press., 1869-04-29

The NORTH AMERICAN REyIEw.-The ApriI
number of this noble quarterly is an unusually
valuable one; it will compare favorably with
any number of any Review in this country or
Great Britain Though notieeably large
portion OF its space is devoted to things of the
past, there is no lack of present interest. Three
long and elaborate essays relate to topics con-
nected with days gone by. Mr.. William Fred
eriek Poole, late Librarian Of the Boston Athe-
n@um, contributes an interesting article the
result of great labor and research, on Cotton
Mather and Salem Witshcraft" 1t is full Of
historical information, and presents the enig-
matical character of old Mather in quite a
new light. "The Talmud," Is the theme Of
an elaborate and scholarly paper by NJ. Grun-
baum, which will be found especially interest
ing to theological and pathological students
he is followed by Mr.. Lewis II. Nor
| gan, who, under the title of "The Sever
Cities of Cibola," treats of the aborigina
eoPfedsrasy in New Mexico, visited by Frial
Marco de Mia in 1889, explaining many pecu-
liarities of aboriginal architecture, and fur.
nishing some very valuable additions to oul
American archaeology. The article is illus
tratsd with maps and drawings. From all this
dust of the past we are brought back into the
living present by DIR. William Hammond's
discussion of ''The Sanitary and Physiologi
cal Relations Of Tobacco which will greatl,
please the lovers of the weed. Many will reai
with surprise that DR.. Hammond can find 'snt
grounds for the apprehsnsions which have
been expressed relative to its (tobacco's) dele
| terious influence" On the contrary he main
tains that "other things being equal, person
can do more physical and mental labor, and
with less fatigue, under the moderate use Of
tobacco, than without it." He, however, ear
nestly cautions against excess in the use OF a
plant which he evidently ranks high among
the good gifts" of God. 1.-THE Financia
Condition of the United States,'' is ably dis.
cussed by Mr.. j. B. Hodgskin; and Karl Bin,
sketches the progress of "The Spanish Revo
luton" J. d. Whitney writes of Earth
quakes;'' and Henry Brooks Adams review
rather sharply the proceedings of the recen
Session of Congress. The critical notices il
this number are not numerous
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-29

~ TT PoRTLAND sS.A DAILY PRESS is published
Exchange, Exchange Street, Portland.
bss n. A. FOSTER PRopRuroR.
4rERMs;-Eight Dvilarsa year in advance.
X Single copies ,sl5s.
lie MAINE STA TT PRESS, is published at the
same pace every Thursday mornine at So 80 wear;
pau IN advance $500 year. ~-'''
la,afb y VI aa'vRRfIsIEG.One inch OF space, in
'osss'n ~ "a ol column, constitutes Square"
Sl.ov per square daily first week. rs cents per
ater three insertions, less, $1.00; continu-
ny every other day after first week, 90 cents.
ni square, three insertions less, 10 cents: one
week, $l.OO; 30 cents PEI week alter.
Under head of s'AMOsEMENrs" $500 per square
per week; three insertions less, $3.50.
SPECIAL NOTICES, $I.25 per square for the first
insertion and 20 cents per square tor each subse-
buent insertion,
Advertisements inserted In the ssMAINE Sr Aru
Press" (which has large circulation in every narf
OF the State for SlOO per square tor first insertion
and 90 cents per square Tor each subsequent inser
ton. SA
Press" '"
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-29

THE constitution of the Unired States pro-
vides that none but native born citizens can
become Presidents. When Mr. Train was in
Australia possible President was about to be
Dorn TO him, and George Francis was unwill-
ing to spoil the child's prospects of succeed
ing Washington by forcing it to catch its first
streaks of sunshine among the savages of
Oceanica. It was mid-winter, and a ninety
days voyage, but Train suddenly shipped his
wife for Boston. The lady was alone, and
the voyage was tempestuous one; but, after
narrowly escaping shipwreck, she landed safe
ly in this country. Here the child was born,
and-it scas a girl
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-29

THE DAILY PRESS
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
| -
| We invite the attention of both Citv and
Country readers to the following list of Port
land BUSINESS HOUSES, which are among
the most reliable establishments in the City.
Agricultural Implements 4 Seeds.
SAWYER & wooDFoRD, No. 11s Exchange St.
AuctiOneers.
o. W. HOLMES, No. 300 Congress Street.
r. K. HUNT, No. sIs Congress Street.
Agency for Patents.
HAYDEN, MCCLELLAN g. ca. asa. r,onr..ss G.
Agents for Patentees and MAN.
ufacturers.
PERKINS 8 GERRIsH, No. 25o Congress Street.
Agency for Sewing Machines.
CHAPLIN g EATON, s6 Exchange St., twEEpN
W. $. DYER. 1853 Middle ST., over H. H. HAYS.
DAAefs.
W. G. COBB, No. 12 Pearl Street,
JOHN MAsrrpro,y 90
:, = -----e' Son o'iee''
Boots. Shoes, and Rubbers.
J. W. BOUCHER & CO., No. s5s Congress Street.
oAAEb s. SMALL. No. Casco st.( One price for al)
t---- --.----.--l- -.-0--.-O- %.
Boots and ShOeS-Gents Custom Work
"AHIIN DEAhf' NO. " Federal Street.
po
HoYT g FoGG. ss7 Con Street fsnn S..,., o.os.,
BoOk-Binders.
SMALL q sHACKFoRD, No. 81 Exchange Street.
Bonnet and Hat BIeachery.
H. e. UNDERWOOD. No a1o1 conx.os, s.-...
= -
Dfusn Manulacturefs.
C.,..-.. ..----------- ------
mrrr,o .- A-''-''iaac''afefs'
Dnes NAaAer.
Cases, 10 Cross ST. and cor. Temple and Middle sts
nj. N. BURNS, 19a Market Square, (SHow CAsEs.)
= -----
carpenters and Builders.
= NJ DoILEf' NO. u Union Street.
NI1 q MEANS Pearl St,opposte the Park.
Counsellor at Low
a. MAiSSiAL' NO. 81 Middle Street.
=. = :. :. 'lanu p, cor green.
ouS'
: 80 -'N oons S' '00yS Ceos"'ng.J
A. M. SMITH. Cor. Middle and ro,.,,. s.u.
ClOthierS and TaiIOrs.
E. LEvEEN g CO., No. 2s Market Square.
JOSEPH LEVY No I'M Fsaor., s+.oo.
u prnnv ~. ,o.,,
~. -o0s ! ouerai oereet'
Oe"e"' Dram Fipe, &c.
7. !" 2 oor !" ELL q oo' 20 q 100 Danforth ST.
xso,,f.,o.:o.
49,
me- mc--
n sv,soNnS - :.
Ao,,.:s..
nps pv.Nv cmrrI-a
JOSIAH HEALD No 1O5 Middle Straat
PIERCE & FERNALD, No. 173 Middle Street.
- 9--., ~ .oa I'eo 0uee'-
Druggist and Ap0thecarv.
cHAs n mApu c..--.s- - 80 :, ~ 80
John ! moNrco,1r1s o11,s1', '''ns' - D0''n o''
: ; ". -.0 congress o''
waITrp m ,r,a rnprv sm " W. noesale ana neIail.
- -
| Coods
HOOPER & EATON, No. 1870 EXCHANGE Street
LIBBY & CO., No. 22o Congress st. near ths Pars
LOWELL & HOYT, No. ii Preble Street.
C--.--- : = -
| saAAsA OPnOistefang.
nnINNAN q HOOPER, No. 80 Free Street.
E. LORD, JR., No. 90 Federal Street.
| C.. u,,
LATHAM, BUTLER g CO., No. rs Commercial st.
nroco,,;os
n 1ouNso,r - o-s'1,
not .tM..-c-..---.-
B. @. FULLER. No. sss. Congress- Street
-------
JOHN p. SMITH No 90, M;dd,s .tr..t
and C.mat pays
DURAN g JOHNSON. III Middle 4, 11s Fedr SITS.
Organ Il MelOdeOn Manufacturers.
SMALL & KNIGHT, No. 1e Market souara.
Oyster Houses.
FL. FREEMAN & CO., No. 101 Federal Street,
GEO. L. LoTHROP, No. 81 Exchange st.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-29
.Bdlliard Tables for Sale.

EyOR SALE-Eight good Billiard Tables-three
Il nearly new. Can be seen at Mechanics Hall.
VIII be sold very low it applied for soon For fur
ther particulars inquire at
alsdtf 81 COMMERCIAL STRERT.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-29
Terms $500 per AMMAN, i'm adramse.

1AE EIGHT HOUR LAw.-Senator v;,.o,,s
ieteF 10 the Secretary of War. ay0u;n,
against the construction of the eight honr la,
gwen by the legal advisers of the government,
has been published. 1t will be rememharo5
that Attorney General Hoar has Just given a :
opinion coinciding with that of his immediate
predecessor, Mr.. Evarts, to the effect that re-
duction of the hours of labor necessitates
corresponding reduction of pay. Mr.. Wilson
arrives at d fferent conclusion from several
reasons: First, the House of Representatives
Just before its late adjournment gave the law
different construction, passing an act for
that purpose by large majority, and he hold 5
that the same action would have been taken
in the Senate, had there been time. Second
the debates in the Senate when the eight-hour +
law was passed show that the new oonstrue-
ton was not the one that was given it at that
time. Senator Sherman offered an amend
ment making provision for proportionate re-
duction of pay. This was opposed by many
Senators on the ground that it defeated the
very object of the bill. In conclusion Senator
Wilson says:
No Senator suggested that the passage of the
bill reducing the hours of labor one-fifth re-
duced the wages one-fitth. On the contrary,
all admitted that it reduced the hours Of labor
with out reducing the rates of wages. Mr..
Sherman's amendment was intended to reduce
the rate of wages in proportion to the reduc-
ton of time. Sixteen Senators voted for it to
accomplish that avowed purpose Twenty-one
Senators voted against it to defeat the accom-
plishment Of that purpose. The action of off,
GERS of the government is in direct opposition
to the vote of the Senate. The recent action
OF the House of REPRESENTATIVES. is an emnhak-
ic declaration against the construction put up
on the law. think this action of the House
should be an admonition to those officers to
revise their opinions and revoke their orders
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-29

Nilsson, it is now said, is to marry the
Duke de Massa, the amateur composer.