The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-11-03
HOME NEWS.
Nert ruesdav is election day.

Next Tuesday is election DAY.
The Willamette is now at a fine boat
ing stage.
Two new cases of smallpox in the
city. Vaccinate.
Gen. o. o. Howard and members of
the Indian Commission arrived by the
"Elder.n
The Sawtelle troupe, having com
pleted their engagement in this city, left
on Monday morning for the Sound.
DIR. Lindsley's health is so much i'm
proved that he will shortly return to
his home and pastorate in this city.
The government snag-puller has gone
into winter quarters, the recent rise in
the river rendering. effective labor inn
possible.
Several new and extensive canneries
are now being constructed on the Lower
Columbia and will be in readiness for
the next seasons catch.
The Royal Marionettes, after a
lengthy season, have departed to en-
liven other places with their entertain
ing and grotesque performances.
By the last steamer from San Fran
cisco the banks of the city received
through Wells, Fargo & Co.'s express
$I50,0OO in gold coin and $4,000 in sill
yer.
James O'Connor & Bro, corner of
Fourth and Z streets, keep on hand and
deliver upon order to any part of the
city the best and freshest meats. Call
and leave orders.
A juvenile literary society was
formed in this city on Friday evening.
Miss Clark was chosen president and
James Howard vice-preside They
propose to hold weekly meetings.
Hon. NJ. C. George, by invitatian of
the Young Mems Hayes and Wheeler
Club, spoke at Oro Fino Hall Tuesday
evening. A strong, logical, and inter-
esting speech was delivered to large
and enthusiastic audience.
DIR. il. York will deliver the third
and fourth lectures in his course adver-
tised at Good Templars' Hall on Sunday
afternoon and evening. Subject at 2 P.
NJ, 1.-THE World We Live In" at 7:3O
P. NJ, ''The Conflict" A cordial invi-
tation is extended to all.
The steamship "John L. Stephens"
has been tied up for the winter. The
"Ajax" will make regular trips until
the arrival of the "City of Chester"
This last named vessel comes from New
York UiG 1.-THE Horn," and is expected
to reach San Francisco about the lst of
January.
A child lecturer, only IA years of age,
is soon to deliver a course of lectures
in this city. She has spoken in Mil
waukie recently and is highly eulo-
gized. She is accompanied by her
father, DR.. Smith. We believe they re-
side in Salem and are of the Spiritua-
listic faith.
The speech of Hon. H. w. Scott, de-
livered at Orc Fino Hall on the evening
of the 2lst of October, is published in
the Oregonidn of Tuesday and is a val
liable campaign document. Every
voter and every prospective voter should
read it, and "learn something to their
advantage"
DR.. w. L. Adams received violent
fall on Friday evening, box upon
which he had stepped to reach some
medicines giving way. One of his ribs
was broken, the shock and pain result
ing producing complete prostration.
He will probably be confined to his
room for some days.
The roads leading to this city are in
many places already in a miserable con-
dition. While Jupiter Pluvius" has
farmers in haste to get the residue of
their produce to market have stirred
them up increasingly. A conglomera-
tion that is neither water nor land is the
result.
Mrs. McCabe, who with several
small children was left destitute by the
death of her husband from injuries re-
ceived while attempting to stop a runa-
way team q short time since, received a
benefit at New Market Tbeater on Fri
day evening. The Royal Marionetts
rendered the benefit, the net proceeds OF
which were $50.
The committee having the matter in
hand are making vigorous preparations
for the grand torch-light procession
speaking, etc., to come off next Mon
day evening. Invitations have been
extended to various clubs through the
State, and large delegations are antici-
pated. 1t is the intention to hold one
of the biggest meetings of the kind evel
given in the State.
The gentlemen appointed by the gov,
ernment as Board of Indian Commits
sioners to adjust the difficulties between
settlers in the Wallowa Valley auC
Chief Joseph and his band of Nel
Perces arrived by the "Elder" and thil
friday morning left for Lapwai, wher,
a council will be held. The following
gentlemen compose the Board: Hon
D. H. Jerome, Gen. o. o. Howard, Col
H. Clay Wood, Hon. VIM. Stickney
and Hon. A. c. Barstow.
The Joint discussion of DIR. J. w
Watts and E. A. Cronin, Esq, at Or
Fino Hall on Monday evening, drew
out an immense crowd. Both gentle
men acquitted themselves to the mani
fest satisfaction of their respective ad
herents. 1t is apparent to all that DI
Watts is more than a match for his op
ponent in fOrcible and candid statemen
of facts and figures, and these Mr.. Gro
min, with all the cunning taught b.
legal training, seeks to evade, parryin
thrusts that he cannot answer, with tao
and cleverness. Both speakers wer
frequently cheered long and Justify.