, 1872-10-24
WaiIa WaI|a Correspondence.
WALLA WALLA, Oct, 10. 1872.

WALLA WALLA, Oct. 10, 1872.
EDITOR DIsPATCH:-Oncem more wan
der in the delightful sunshine of this
beautiful valley. A mere assertion of
appreciation is but q poor compliment
to Nature for the many favors and bless
ings here showered with such a gener-
Gus hand. Indian Summer in all its
glory (such as we used SO heartily to en-
JOY back in the States) reigns supreme.
Notwithstanding all this, and the sur
roundings of so much natural beauty,
the dark angel of discord seems hover
ing near, having driven away that spirit
of contentment which usually held full
sway and with it the hustle, confusion
and busy life which has heretofore char
acterized the everyday existence of the
city. Dull times and complaining mer-
chants.
The failure of DR.. Baker & Co. to
complete the construction of the Rail.
road between here and Wallula has
somewhat discouraged the merchants,
farmers and mechanics for this season
and they now have little faith in the
scheme. r...... ..
This same DIR. Baker moved his fam
lily to Oregon to disclaim residence in a
community where the laws give to the
wife control of one half of the family
property; and is now circulating a doc
ument among the citizens to petition the
annexation of Eastern Washington with
the State Oregon, in order that he may
again take his residence to Walla Walla,
where his moneyed interests are. In
short give away one half of our Terrific
ry to satisfy his own selfish ends. Not
a very creditable citizen, he! Il, 81.
There is some excitement politically
here; but very little to what there was
two years ago. The Democrats in this
county are confident of an easy victory,
while the Republicans are no less san
guine. The fight here will be on the
County ticket, particularly with the Re-
pudlicans, who do not take the same in
terest in the Delegate as formerly, In
fact number of men who have always
been known as good Republicans have
expressed an intention of voting for Nc
Fadden, and not being, as they term it,
"bilked" by that man Garfelde. 7e
Mr.. Garfielde was not as well received
on his last visit, as successful Delegate
should and would have been. His speech
was failure, being in character sue
cession of excuses, apologies and prom
ises for what he should have done but
did not do and would do if the peo-
pie would again give him their vote and
return him to his little three thou
sand aud game Of draw poker. But
from every indication they have quite
enough of HIM, and as far as they are
concerned are determined on a change.
Knowing ones say that this county will
give McFadden 250 majority and Stew
ems and Whitman 100 majority; and if
YOU on the Sound do as we'll as they ex-
pect there is no doubt of "old Macs :"
success. -4s f.rt.. -..- .a .-....
There is little division in the ranks
of the Democracy, but only in local af
fairs, while the Republicans are united
on the county Offices but divided on the
Delegate. Some of the latter are very
prominent in their endeavors at concili-
alton. Among them may be seen our
little " dapper y friend Judge Kennedy,
and political Sancho Panza," Judge
Lewis. whose evident opinion of the ju-
dicial robes is not sufficiently exalted
to keep him from meddling in the dirty
political puddle and assuming the con-
troll of all the small fry that swarm
around him. If appearance is any criter-
ion would not be surprised to hear Of
his resignation being again rendered by
some considerate fellow-citizen.
We were favored with a visit from the
Directors of the n. P. r. r. who came
as far as Wallula only. Their attempt
to ascend the Columbia to Snake river
was failure. Being limited for time,
they Immediately turned back, highly
delighted with the Columbia river and
scenery thereon.