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Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-01-19
Owyhee County Revenue Bill.

return from Boise. This bill pro-
vides for the collection of The reve-
nue and creates certain funds Tor the
County of Owyhee. Whether the
bill passed in the shape it comes to
us or not we have been unable to
learn, but presume it did and will
examine it under the presumption
that it is the law.
The proposition to fund or repu-
diate our county debt had gained so
much popularity in certain quar-
ters, and encouraged by the example
of the Boise delegation in worse
than funding the debt of that Coun-
ty, we, with others, feared the action
of the Legislature in our county af-
fairs, and are happy to find the pro-
visions of this bill liberal and the bill
itself probably the best plan thai
could have been devised, uD9er the
circumstances, to keep~Owyhee on
her feet and eventually work her out
of debt.
The most Objectionable features of
the Boise bill are left out of this and
the holder of old warrants should
the Commissioners do their duty
will stand show in time to realise
some portion of their dues.
On reading the bill we are agreea-
bly, disappointed, as representations
had been made to us with reference
to its provisions that made it but
little preferable to funding act or
direct repudiation, as the Boise
County bill.
Section provides for the collec-
ton OF all taxes in money.
Section 2, for special taxes, for a
current expense fund of fifty cents
on the Sl00, and sixty cents for a
redemption fund.
Section 3 ennmerates the articles
and services for which the expense
fnnd shall be liable, and that any
overplus shall go to the redemption
fund
Section 4 provides that warrants
on the general and 45-per cent funds
shall be redeemed from the redemp-
ton fund on warrants surrendered
by sealed proposals or oral bids
when one thousand dol lars shall
have accumulated.
Section 5 gives a form for surren-
of warrants.
Section gives the manner of
opening and disposing Of proposals.
Sections 7 and s, duties of officers.
Section 9 directs the Commission
ers to levy tax to be paid into the
general fund for the redemption of
warrants on the general and 45 per
cent funds in the order of their pre-
sentation.
Section 10 forbids any greater
amount in warrants being drawn on
the expense fund than $500, unless
the money shall be in the fund to
meet the demands.
Sections III and IL fix the time OF
its passage for taking effect and re-
peal all laws in conflict with this
act.
While the law advises the Commis-
sioners in part of their duties, it
should have gone further and forbid
the issuing of scrip in any greater
amounts than actual prescribed sal
aries or fees, or in other words pro-
hibited the depreciation Of scrip BY
issuing greater amount of scrip
for any purpose than would be paid
in money. Such provision would
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-01-19

Agents.--BLAKE & CO., at the Post
office, Idaho City.
L. j. SMART, at Rogers Store, Lentviile.
CAPT GEO. DREW, at the Postofi1ce, IN
Herman 4 Co g Store, 0wyhee City.
H H. IAMKIN, City Book Store, Boise
City.
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-01-19
Dissolution of Partnership.

TIME C0PARTNERSHIP HERETO
FORE existing between r r. Fra
ser, r. McFee and R. H. Brown, under the
firm name of Brown Il Co, is this day dis
solved by mutual consent All demands for
or against said firm will be settled by r, H.
Brown r p. FRASER
r MCFEE,
p. H. BROWN.
Silver City, Jan. 9th, 1869 11to16
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-01-19
Not The Man After All

Not The Man After All. The Ore
gor,ian says, that certain ring" in Portland
has crowded Hon. c. B. Beilinger off OF the
Herdld's editorial tripod. The Oregonidn
promises full history of the affair in few
days.
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-01-19

uHAYE MY ROOMS WELL and NEATLY
Il furnished, and am Prepared 10 do all
kinds of work in the Photographing Line III
the latest and most improved styles OF the
art Those wishing to obtain the superior
Enameled Ga rsis. or the very beautiful
and fascinating sUN-PEARL Porcelain
PICTURES can accomplish their wishes
by giving me call.
A supply of MIL and Mining
Views constantly on hand. Lockets and
rings neatly fl he'd
Copying Done to Order!
2tf II. Il. LESLIE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16
Death of the Hon. John Bell.

The death Of John Bell Of Tennessee, took
place at his residence, at Cumberland Iron
Works. in that State on the 10th Instant
Mr.. Bell was born at Nashville, February IS
1907. Graduating at q Western college, he
studied law, and in 1917 he was elected to the
State Senate. In 1926 he was elected TO Con-
gress as an Adams candidate, but became an
admircr Of Calhoun, and after several vacilla-
tious Of policy took ground as a whis, and as
such was elected speaker Of the House Of Rep
rcscutatives In 1882. In 1871 be was appoint
cI Secretary of War by President Harrison
Tut resigned Immediately after the latter's
death, being only one month in office. After
a period Of retirement he was elected United
States Senator 10 1917. and was reiustated in
1858. In 1860 he was nominated by a con
veution in Baltimore as a fourth candidate for
the presidency, with Edward Everett rs the
candidate for the vicc-prcsileucy, carrying
only three Statcs-VirSiuia, Kentucky and
Tennessee The Bell-Eycrett ticket as it was
called represented the Southern Uuiouists and
what was eft Of the old wings and kuow-uoth-
iuas Of the North. 1t was q party Of COM
Iromise-an effort on the part Of wclj-meaniug
men 20 postpouc thccvil dayo civil war. Its
platform was, The Union, the Constitution
and the Enforcement Of the Laws" During
the late war Nir. Bells sympatlies were With
the South, not because he dill not love tie
Uuion, but because he dctesteJ those extreme
republicans Of the North who as he thought
prccipitatcl the war. He took no active part
however, and remained in obscurjty ever since
Personally he was an amiab,e geatlemau.-
baltimore san,
From some personal knowledge cS Mr. Den
iu latter years Of his service, we had an oppor-
tuuity Of Judging of his qualities as gentle
man aud a statesman. He was u0ta man Of
prcteusion. lie was modest. and made no
effort to be leader, but when aroused IN de-
hate 10y any impu;ation upon his honor, hswas
Ike an uncaged lion. lie was brave and IN
shrinking when he had once taken position.
bu, was often too late in breaking lis lance, Us
in the case Of the Klnsas-NeJrdska His pow
cul argument against this miscLievous wcl-
=1ro was made after members had committed
themselves, and when neither logic nor reason
could await against the pride Of opinion His
fault was IN not assuming leadership. irstoalof
waiting % give the last word. His severe re-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16
Controversy Settled.

The long controversy between the United
States and Great Britain relative to the claims
arising out of the Oregon treaty has at last
been settled by the commissioners appointed
under the treaty between the two countries Of
July, 1868, who have been IN session for some
time past in this city. The joint commission
was composed of Hon. John Rose, Canadian
Minister Of Finance on the part Of Great
Britain, and Judge johnson, of Utica, on the
part of the United States, with Honorable
Benjamin Curtis as Umpire. BY the decision
of the commissioners the IIudson's Bay Com
pany receives the sum of S15O,OOO, and the
Puget Sound Company the sum Of $780,
600. The original claim Of tic former
company was S4,3O7,7O2, and Of the latter
company 81, lGS,OOO, both in gold BY the
terms Of the award the two foreign companies
mentioned are required to release to the United
States all the possessory rights belonging to
them in the State Of Oregon and the Territory
of Washington which were the subject matter
of their claims against the United States. 1t
is a source Of qualification to know that this
disputed question has at last been satisfactorily
settled by the commissioners, and without
bringing into requisiton the services Of the
umpire Washington Chronicle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16
President CARROTS Report.

The Report made by Mr.. Garrett Wednes-
day week, at the regular monthly mesting OF
the Baltimore and Obj Railroad, exhibits the
business Of the road ina most satisfactory con-
dition, and gives promise Of a large increase Of
trade to the city of Baltimore. BY the control
now had of the Sandlsky, Mansfield and New
ark Railroad, which becomes in fact part of the
Baltimore and Ohio load, and is known as the
lake Erie Division, w have an entire line, 59l
miles in lenght, connecting sea port near the
ocean with a lake pot on one of the great in
land seas of the northwest We have new
line passing througha fertile country. touch
ing at growing towns aud draining district
containing at least 100000 inhabitants.
The Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad with
its branches, has in the aggregate length of
3Ol miles Its terminus is at one of the most
important Western cites on the Ohio river, and
it controls the business Of most populous and
fertile country.
1t is not to be wondered at that, with these
extensions, there should be a great increase of
business over the road, and that the revenues,
as compared with thoseof the corresponding
month in 1868, should be greater by S2O5, 295,
or nearly thirty per cent. BY these extern
sions, the Baltimore AMI Ohio Railroad controls
the traffic of large districts Of producing coun-
try The trouble of he road heretofore has
been that from the coal fields West to the Ohio
river, it passed through country where little
was grown, and where less was manufactured.
It was consequently dependent in too great a
measure upon its through traffic.
With the extension Of the road its business
is necessarily changing. 1t IS becoming essen
TALLY Baltimore road, and it is striking its
roots into rich fields, from which Baltimore
will be fed.
The increased traffic which IS already
announced is small compared to what We may
soon expect to see when the business created by
these roads is firmly established, and when we
have added to it the immense trade over the
Pittsburg and Connelsvile Road, the business
of the Valley and Salem Road, which is by no
means the least important connection for Bal
timorc, and that Of the Danvilc Road, which
will also be built, we trust at no distant date.
! The great advantages which Baltimore offers
as the nearest port on tide-water for an immense
| inland country and the immense volun Of II.
present and prospective railroad connections
are just beginning TO be understood. 1t is not
to be wondered at that Mr. Garrett assures US
that new houses and additional capital are
about to be established here, and we need not
be astonished to find one who is known to be
as cautious as he is sagacious, predicting fol
our city future second to that of none other
baltimore Gazette
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16
Texan InterviowcIs.

The Washington Sur Of the 1lth instant
contained an accoUltof an interview hal with
the President by certain representatives Of the
Bttcr-cujers Of Texas. OF course. the result
thereof was entirely satisfactory to those pa
tdotic gentlemen, who. desiring to benefit tho
State travel an the way 70 Washington, that
Mecca Of politicians, for the purpose Of asccr-
tanning the viii and pleasure Of his EXcellency,
Coca. Grant. He being agreeable and his views
according with these disintcrestei .2l patriots,
s,raishtway the Telegraph is employed TO flash
across It's wires the opinions of the Presilcn,
20 the distant State, SO that the faithful may
be encouraged, the doubtful ADD Weak-kuced
strengthened, and an united in shs great strus-
gle for party-ascendcncy. This is the nature
Of such dispatches, as is seen by the statement
above alluded 20. Unfortunately for the adj
ministration. however. the very next day, the
weI-informei correspondent Of the Baltimore
Sun knocks the whole thing into a cooked bat
showing by the best authority, that the Tx
ecutiyc did not state that he was in entire
sympathy with the Hamilton wing Of the Rad
icals in Tcxls-that he diI not Introduce the
discussion Of politics with the iutorvicwcrs, as
they allclge but submitted thereto, with bis
usual attention and with his usual rcticencc.
The iutcryiewcrs having telegyaplod what
they desired an over their State, have gained
their point-f5r it viii take sometime to c0un-
teract the influence of well-toli lie, and the
people, who Do not usually take the trouble 70
investigate such matters, viii adopt it as veri-
table truth.
The party that uec.6 such wholesale per
versions Of truth to sustain it must be in a bad
way-and neither executive or any other in.
facrce within the end prevent the people from
cJusigning it TO a weIl-deservei oblivion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16
PUBLIC LECTURE.
NOTICE.

rJNIIE time has row arrived for ~ 10 purchase
our Fall and Winter Stock Of Goods, and we
must have the money now due us and give
this notice to all persons who know themselves in
debted to us to call and settle their accounts,
before the first day of October next Any one
failing 10 do this we will certainly refuse any lon
ger credit, and win insist upon immediate settle
'asss - .s--i. ------'rs---s---s-...
ularly. We tender our thanks for their patronage,
and it will give US pleasure TO continue business
with them a heretofore.
We intend to carry out the conditions Of this
notice fully and those who do not settle by the
time specified will be prepared for a refusal Of
further credit.
HILLARY, WILSON & JOHNSON.
Summit Point, September Q, 1863.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16
A Strange Homicide Through Jeal-
Ougy.

The Vicksburg Miss Herald, of the Goth
nit, says:
DR.. Lott, of Oakland, Miss, killed Captain
I. d. Barnes, young lawyer of that place,
on the 9th inst. As we get the statement from
the Grenada Sentinel, it appears that DR.. Lott
was addressing young lady ofthat place. and
he had made confident Of the love affair to
his roommate, Capt. Barnes. Barnes remark
ed that he intended soon to seek her acquaint-
ance and call upon her, which be did The
next evening after his visit to her, Dr. Lott
called upon her and was discarded This in
ccnsed him to very great extent, and he
seemed to'labor under the impression that Cap
tain Barnes had prciudiced her against him in
some manner. The next day, armng himself
with a siX-shooter, he sai,l to Captain Barnes
Have you not betrayed my confidence? an
swer me truly, for your life depends upon it. -
Captain Barnes attempted to explain, but be-
fore he could do so Lott fired, the ball passing
through the heart of his victim, causing instant
death. Notwithstanding this, he stood over
the iileless and PROSTATE man and fred the re-
naming five charges into him. And then
mounted his horse and rode away.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16

GENERAL SHEmAN's ArpoNrMEXr.-The
President to day appointed General sherman
Secretary of War de .tacto and issued a COM
mission to him accordingly. This superseles
the al interim appointment of yesterday, and
is done 50 as to give the President time to con-
slider the question Of General Rawlius' success
sor, and obviato the restrictions imposed by
the act Of June. 1868, which limits al interim
appointments to ten days, and defines the
particular classes of officers who are eligible to
such appointments General Sherman, of
course, does not vacate his position as General
Of the Army, and will be glad to retire when
the President selects a successor. But, in the
meantime, he l. as absolutely Secretary of war
as either RawI.n- or Schofeld Hash.
Cor. " T. Times, Sslt 0.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16
sale OF Lands for Faxes

V'HE undersigned, Sheriff Of the county Of JEFF
icrsoD, will on the
First Dag Of September TerH Of re Circph Court
a said County,
at the front door Of thu Court-Ilouse thereof pro-
coed ~ sell all the LANDS THEREIN DELIN-
QUENT for the Non-Paymcnt Of Taxes for the
years 1867 and 1865: which lands, with the Taxes,
Interest and Damages due on each Tract, are spec
flied in a list thereof pasted at the front door Of
the said Court House, to which list special attcn-
ton Is directed.
re- Said sale will be continued from day to day
until completed, between he hours or 10 A. NJ. and
iP.M T. v. POTTERFlELD,
Sept O. 1859. Sheriff of JET. Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16
NOTICE.

HAyING been duly apposted Administrator
Of Jacob Custer, deceased, all persons in
debted to his estate are notified to come forward
and settle as time will not be given. Those hav-
ing claims, will receive payment by presenting
them to me, properly authenticated.
WM. +. TURNER,
Administrator Of Jacob Custer, deed
ScutcmDcr 9, lSGJ-2t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16
The Virginia Stay Law.
The Norfolk Val Journal says;

The Norfolk INa) Journal says;
ct is well known that the new coustitu-
ton sweeps away the stay-law that has stood
between debtor and creditor for almost de-
cade. The Legislature is absolutely denied af-
lurliug all such relief as a stay-law might af-
ford, be the pressure what it may. The res
possibilities OF the people are heavy, and they
will act the part Of wise men in preparing at
once for early settlements and compromises
The records Of the courts in our city and coun-
ty show judgments for many hundred thoasand
dollars
The Fredericksburg Herald says:
We learn that the records Of the courts in
Essex county show judgments, &c, for s $780,
Goa, and those in Richmond county for nearly
$500 900"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16

THEFIEE FIESD.-Thelosses by fire through
out the United States during the month of
August, just passed, amounted to S., i3S, 900.
This is a startling statement. The loss is
nearly double that Of August 1868, and much
exceeds the total Of any month during the past
or present year. The value of property de-
stroyed by fire since January !, 1869, already
amounts to S27, 100, 900, while the total losses
of 1865 were less than $4,000, 900. The
fire Of August ), in Philadelphia when
property valued at 100000 was burned,
was the most destructive one that has occurred
in the country since July 4, 1866, when the
city of Portland, Ne, was evastated-the loss
amounting to $lo,OOO,OOO. The widespread
drought has, of course been one of the prin-
cipal causes of this great destruction of prop
erty.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16
NOTICE..
WANTED


WARERoolIs, No. $50 West Baltimore Street.
Near Eutaw,l
BALTIMORE.
These instruments have been before the Public
for nearly Thirty Years, and upon their excellence
alone attained GH uHpHrchdyed prominence, which
pronounccs them uncqualed. Their
TONE
combines great power. sweetness and fine singing
quality, a. well great purity of lntonation. and
evenness throughout the entire scale. Their
TOUCH
is plant and elastic, and entirely free from the
stiffness found In =" many Pianos. IN
WORK MANSHIP
they are unexcelied, using none but the very best
seasoned material, the large capital employed in
our business enabling us 10 keep continually an
immense stock Of lumber, &c, on hand.
Es--A our Square PIANOS have our New In
proved Overstrung scale and the Agrgfe Treble
We would call special attention to our late i'm
prOvenents in
GRAND PIANOS AND SQUARE GRANDS.
Patented august II, 1856,
Which bring the Piano nearer perfection than has
yet been attained.
Erery Piano fniiy Worranted for Fire Tears.
Sole Wholesale Agency for CAEnAEr d NEED
HANS Celebrated PARLoR ORGANs aud CHURcE
HARW0NUVs. WM KNABE a. co.
No. $50 West Baltimore Street, near Eutaw.
BALTIMORE.
September l6, lSC9-lv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16
NOTICE.

4 IL persons Indebted to NcCURDY &TUR-
/ Y NER. or to me, either by Note or Account,
will please come forward and pay up Longer in
diligence cannot and will not be granted.
q. II. TURNER.
Sept. Q, ls69-iL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16

Archbishop Purcell, of Ohio, who is now 20
years Of age is the oldest Roman Catholic pre-
Iatein the United States, having been conse-
Grated in 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16
School Books.

WYE respectfully call the attention Of Teachers
w and Parents b. our stock ol School Books
which embraces all the books used n our Schools
\ full line OF Stationery always on land.
AISQUITH q WASHINGTON.
Books ordered with dispatch.
Septcnber O. 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16
Turnpike Meeting.

4 Meeting held at Kablctown on me 3rd in
\ slant for thcpurpose of organizinca compa-
nv for the construction Of the kablebwn and
Bloomcry McAdamized Road, the following OIL
GERS were elected
PEEgrEyT,
LOGAN OSBCRN.
Directors,
H. W. Castleman. G.. ". T. Kcar.lcy, c. W.
Eichclberger, K. =. Chew, VIM. Rissler.
Secrefory-A. Nunnamaker
Tho following Committee was appointed to con
fer with the Board Of Supervisor:
G. II. Turner, 6. ". Eichebcrger, 4. Nunna-
maker and Daniel y. Lucas.
The meeting adjourned u meet al Kabletown on
Saturday, 18th instant.
LOGAN osBURY, C1m's.
\. NrNSAHAKER. Sec J.
September ., ls59
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16

a destructive freshet is reported at Warren
ton, Va, last Tuesday. Cedar run was so high
that the back water came up to the old Epis-
copal Church in Warrcnton. The destruction
Of icuCing and stock was great.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16

T BEG leave tn inform School Teacher and Pa.
rents that have just add.d very largely to my
stock Of Books, comprising az the various kinds
used in tie schools in the iowa and vicinity, and
am fully prepared % meet al the wants in this
line Of goods Please call and examine
Sept. ., 1869. Y. :. MASON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
INIYE BARRELS PURE CIDER VINEGAR
j two years old. Apply 10
II. r. RIDDLE.
Charlestown, Sept 2, 1s69-3t
- ms, Hubs, Spoke. and Asles for Wagons
IL Bugges, for sale by
McCURDY 4 DUKE.
TUE Keller Gum Spring Drill warranted the
I best in use. McCURDY 4 DUKE.
WE have received an additional supply Of the
W Improved Excelsior Cook Stoves-all sizes
for sale low by McCURDY & DUKE.
p@Pay the Printer Pay!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16
Pianos Tuned

OtARBOiIC Acid for disinfecting purposes
I This preparation is invaluable at this season
Of the wear for the sick room, and purifying and
removing stenches from premises,
AISQUITH WASHINGTON.
FULL variety of TONES FOR persons recover
Y ing from illness and those suffering from
Weakness. Debility and Loss OF Appetite.
Aug. 10. AlSQUITH d WASHINGTON.
TRISIN. the great blood purifier; Hagar's Nag
l nolia Balm for identifying the complexion
For sale By AISQUITH WASHINGTON.
EELE Corn Plasters. A large stock Of Rosa
dalr. AISQUITH 4 WASHINGTON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16

Editors ought % lea0.e @. ..rets-y -lal.
Gey 81. bored .raa.-ag.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16

ChaI'icstoVvn Fire Co1mpa-
NY
TENIERE will be a special meeting Of tne mem
l bers fthc Charlestown Fire Company in the
Hall adjoining Lee Hall on FRIDAY EVENING,
l7th inst. at ~ o'clock. iull attendance is re-
qucsted matters of Importance will be submitted.
BY order Of
Sept. Is, 1869. THE PRESIDENT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-16
Estray Horses Taken Up

|tAME to my premises, at the old = Noon hoonce
Farm" on East side Of Shenandoah RIVER, a.
bout two weeks ago, two horses, ROANE ana
GRAY. The owner will come forward ana prove
1''-',t, na1, CHARGES and take them away.
P'oP'''' F"' WILLIAM THOMAS.
Scptember &c. lsG0-3t.