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West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-04-21
HONORS TO WADE HAMPTON.

Washington CAPITAL: Wash
ington is not much of a place
for lionizing. Ordinarily, the
statesman comes and goes
about Washington, and is not
noticed, save by housekeepers
with rooms to let, or by fell
lows which jobs in sand.
However lofty or imposing the
statesman may seem to den
liens of tie rural districts and
the provincial towns, who
know him only as they see
his name in the special dis
patches, and who never see
him except in campaign times.
when he comes. with brass
band infront, a torchlight pro-
cession in his rear and a COM
mittee of highly respectable
citizens carrying his overcast
and umbrella. he certainly
dwindles in the perspective o
Washington to proportions all
the way from ordinary to in
slgni6cant--in some cases
all the way from commonplace
to contemplate. Henry Clay,
colossal as he was in the eyes
of the Old-lipe Wings, who, as
to the north, believed in free
soil; as to the south, main
tanned the divine right OF every
gentleman to wallow his own
niger, and whose only com
mon ground of belief was the
American sys:sm and the in
fallibility OF Clay Gigantic as
Clay was IN the eyes of these,
it is of record that the small
boys Of Washington were wont
10 have fun with him, and on
more than one occasion pinned
placards upon his profound
coat-tails as he sauntered, in
statcsmanlike reverie, along
those cow-paths, which used
to be termed "streets" prior
to the advent Of our Shepherd.
At great distances from the
capital, i'll henighted prov
inces, like Iowa, where the
people all belong to the Meth>
odist church and the INTER-
OCEAN, I have even heard the
name of Spencer mentioned
with respect. In Maine, where
a number twelve boot is con-
sidered an indication Of a
small foot, where the diet is
composed of sawdust and
north wind, and where pork
and beans are a luxury, Blame
is regarded as a great man,
and occasionally you will find
a log hut in the pine woods,
whose occupants think him
also honest and sincere. And
[ have found ir the Western
Reserve of Ohio Darwinian
links between the Connect
cut clock~peddler and the
chimpanzee, who considered
Garfield a statesman, and y.
Sherman a patriot and a
fnancier. But in Washington,
where the statesman is seen
face to face where daily iii
tercourse with him dispels il
lusions, promotes the dlscov-
cry of what was supposed to
be loftiness of soul is mere
length Of legs, and develops
the fact that what seemed
profoundly of intellect is
nothing but solemnity of coun-
tenance, we learn to set the
statesman down at it's true
valuc-whioh is frequently
reckoned higher in the dollars
and cents of the lobby than
II
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-04-21

H. c. KIBLlNGER'S PHOTOGRAPH
80 GALLERY,
Ia the johnson House, near the Presbyterian
Church, Jackson, La
Gems, Ambrotypes, Photographs, &c,
taken, and old pictures enlarged on dimin-
ished, as may be desired. Sewing mach
ines, clocks, Jewelry, &C., repaired on rea-
sonable terms. june %, 1876
, 1877-07-14
Gen. Howard Once Mere.

EDITOR STATESMAN Upon our return to
Walla Walla, we found it currently reported
that Gen. o. o. Howard had kept his COM
mand in camp at Cottonwood, on Sunday,
June "a, for the purpose of holding religious
services. The report was based upon infor-
nation received from one of the volunteers
from this place 1t is matter of deep re.
gret with us, that such an erroneous impress
sioa should have arisen from what was really
an innocent remark by member of our com
pany, and, at a meeting Of the Walla Walla
volunteers on Wednesday, July 4, the un-
dersigned were appointed committee for
the purpose of preparing letter for publica-
ton, explaining and correcting SAID report.
When We went INTO camp at Cottonwood,
on Saturday, June %, 1t was understood that
We would not move forward until Monday,
1t was rumOred through camp that there
would be services next day, and knowing the
religious character OF Gen. Howard, we very
naturally supposed that such would be the
case. One OF our company, in writing TO
friends IN this place, incidentally mentioned
the fact, not supposing for moment that
what he was writing would grow into Sc
we're and unjust criticism of Gen. HOward's
movements. 1t was necessary to remain in
camp one day to await the arrival of troops,
perfect plans, &c, and it was for such pur-
pose that the command was halted, and not
to hold religious services, as none III fact were
held. We deem 1t but Just 10 Gen. Howard
to make this explanation.
l. K GRIM,
W. P. McKERS, Com
W. S. CLARK,
, 1877-07-14
4 Contradiction.

AA-A " -aA~A-as July O. 1914.
Nh. WELLS Il have this day seen the
notice that you wrote to the STATESMAN in
regard to my setting poison for the Indians.
Your statement is false. What | did do
was this: had been poisoning woOd-rats
and squirrels and had part OF sack of
Graham -four mixed with poisoned -four, and
when | left my house it was left behind, as
l left in great hurry. After had got ont
on the road happened to recollect it, and
gave Mr.. Morrison the key of my house to
60 and destroy it, lest some OF the thieving
redmen might get it and get killed So you
see If | had wanted 10 poison Indians
should not have sent a man ten miles to de-
strOy 1t 1t seems you want to make your
self conspicuous at my expense. There take
the trouble to say that the statement you
made is false. JONI R HARDING.
, 1877-07-14
Death of Charles Blewett.

OOIIoSNoOD, L L, July b, losJ.
DEAR SIR Il fear that the Young man,
Blewett, has been killed by Indians He
left here on the morning of the third inst,
IN company with William Foster, to see
what discoveries could be made along the
Lapwai road. Foster returned toward eve
ming, reporting that few Indians had been
seen and that two of them had fired upon
him; also that he saw Blewett dismounted
at little distsEce, probably from his horse
having stumbled. Foster thought the In
dians had not seen the young man and that
he would be able to evade them, but as the
mountain was then full of Indians, my hope
of his safety is but faint. Ihad taken Blew
EFT into my own mess, and We had all be.
come much attached to him
Immediately upon the return of Mr.. FOs.
ter to camp, l started out with the entire
command under guidance OF Foster, for the
place where he reported the Indians, some
ten miles away, and before We had got more
than two miles and half from camp, the
fight came on in which Lieut.. Rains, ten SOL
diers and Foster were killed. Yours, frater-
nally, S. C. WHIPPLg,
Capt lst Cav.
, 1877-07-14

HoN. B. L. SHARPsTEIN, formerly of
this city, is now located at Austin, Texas.
He had taken up his residence at Beaver
Dam, Wisconsin, but his health failing him
there, he sought Southern climate. Mr.
Sharpstein writes under date of June 18th,
and speaking of his new home, says: &" 1t IS
rather warm here just now, and | expect it
viii continue SO for the next two months
There is some fine land through this country
which produces cotton, corn, oats and barley
very well. 1t does not come up to the Walla
Walla country for wheat land, and is not as
good for fruit Good lands are held at from
$40 to $50 an acre, according TO the location
and improvements. Inferior lands run all
the way down To 20 cents an acre, and mil
lions of acres are to be had at this figure.
, 1877-07-14

/ PROTECTION TO SETTLERS. are not
an authority ON military matters, but still
we venture the opinion that Governor Ferry
should call for at least two hundred yolun-
/ teers, and that these men when mustered in
to the service should be detailed to the duty
of guarding the outlying settlements. A
military post established at some point on
the Palouse would reassure the settlers who
have abandoned their homes and induce them
TO return and harvest their crops. Unless
this IS done there must be much suffering and
destitution in the country A similar post
established at some point on Crab Creek
would at once reaSsure the hundreds Of set
tiers who have fled from their homes and
left property, crops and everything else to
go to destruction. 1t IS urged that to send
volunteers into the country is equivalent 10 a
declaration of war, and that Moses and his
band Will so regard it. Gov. Ferry might
very properly accompany the volunteers and
explain TO the Indians Il at they were sent
as matter Of precaution, and with no in
tention whatever to disturb those peaeeably
disposed Under the influence of panic all
labor throughout the whole vast interior is
brought to a stand-stiIl and must 50 remain
until the settlers are made to feel that they
are safe from Indian attacks In re-estab-
fishing industry and peOpling the plains de-
serted, we of Walla Walla are directly in
terested. Already every business interest
suffers, and if the present distrust continues
the town VIII be injured to an extent that
can scarcely be estimated in dollars and
cents. We venture TO make these suggeS-
tions at time when Gov Ferry is here and
prepared to act, and if our older and more
experienced citizens are of the same way of
thinking, We are quite sure that the call for
volunteers will be issued, and that the men
when mustered into service VIII be so dis
tributed as to maintain the peace and protect
all themoreexposedpoints. Asthe executive
chief of the territory Gov. Ferry must nee
essarily desire to see the citizens protected
in their lives and property, and this can only
be done by calling out the military and station
ing them where they can at all times hold
the Indians IN check.
, 1877-07-14

STEAM BREWERY few weeks since Mr.
John Stahl. of the City Brewery, imported
direct from the east steam engine to be
usedin connection with his extensive brewery
The engine is three-horse power, handsomely
finished, and altogether is about as neat a
specimen Of workmanship as overcome under
our notice. The engine is so rugged as to
run the malt mill, pump water into huge
reservoir on top of the building, and run a
circular saw. If necessary all three can be
working at one and the same time, and thus
accomplish an immense amount of work. 1t
is really wonderful to witness the engine at
work, and viii well repay for a walk out to
Mr. Stahls extensive establishment
, 1877-07-14

Col GREEN, the commanding officer
of the troops operating in Southern Ida
no, has lost no time since his arrival here
in organizing for an effective campaign
against the redskins. This has necessa-
rily taken some days, as pack trains,
guides, scouts and everything required by
the troops for Indian warfare in a rough
and mountainous country had to be pro-
cured since his arrival at Boise city. Col.
Green IS the right man to command at
this critical time. He has had large ex-
perienee in Indian fighting in Arizona,
and the capture of Captain Jack in the
Lava beds by his command has Justly en-
titled him 10 be called the ''hero of the
Modoc fight" With an officer of such
recognized bravery and experience in com
mand, accompanied by gallant officers, We
are certain that the campaign will be
prosecuted vigorously.-Boise Statesman.
, 1877-07-14
IEST UF LETTERS
MOVEMENT OF TROOPS. TT

MOVEMENT OF TRooPs. THE troops
which arrived here on Saturday leave
Fort Boise to-day for the scenes of hos
tihties in the North. They move by the
stage road to Crystal Springs, and thence
up the Weiser to Camp Bendire. They
are composed of companies c, ID and | of
First United States Cavalry, commanded
respectively as follows Company c, Capt.
H. Wagner Company ID, Col, L. Y,
Sumner Company l, Capt, C, c. Carr.
The column is under command of Col. G.
B. Sanford, an able and experienced
officer, who was stationed for several years
at Fort Lapwai and is thoroughly acquaint-
ed with every portion OF Northern Idaho
Col. Sumner was also several years IN
command at Fort Lapwai and knows the
country intimately. He is the son of the
late Gen. Sumner Both of these officers
have brilliant records for past services,
and are Just the men to follow up the In
dams and bring them tosevere reckoning.
With the column are 1st Lieutenants Z.
Hunter and c. G. CresSen, and ID Lieut..
c. c. Norton. Lieut.. Hunter IS Quarter
master and Lieut.. CresSOn djutant. The
surgeons are, DR. Geo. n Kober and Dr.
Newland, The command is provided with
two Gatling guns and one mountain how
itZer The column numbers 100 fine look
ing men, many of whom have seen real
service 1t is much to be regretted that
these troops and their able officers were
not here in the beginning of the trouble.
They will doubtless now move northward
as fast as circumstances viii permit -
Boise statesman
, 1877-07-14

PROBATE CoURT-The following were the
proceedings in the Probate Court: In the
matter of the estate of Reuben P Olds, de-
ceased sale of real estate confirmed . In
the matter of the estate of John Seng, de-
ceased distribution made . o. In the matter
of the estate of William c. Gallaher, de-
ceased administrator authorized to sell per-
sonal property at private sale. -. In the
matter of the estate of Thomas X. Mccoy,
deceased John Fall appointed administra-
tor. . In the matter of the estate Of Cath
arine Carpenter deceased testament filed
for probate . In the matter of the estate
OF Philip L. Hawley, deceased; administra-
tor authorized to sell personal property at
private sale In the matter of the estate
OF Xavier Bussinger, deceased administra-
tor ordered to remit balance of cash in his
hands to the Probate Court of the city and
county of San Francisco.
, 1877-07-14

AGENT MONTETTE, in charge of the lap
wal reservation, may rightfully be held re
sponsible for the Indian outbreak This
man had so conducted himself that the Indi,
ans had lost all respect for him. Time and
again the Indians asked for his removal, but
their opportunities were disregarded, and
now the government has war on its hands
that will involve the expenditure of millions
of dollars. An honest, sensible agent would
have avoided all this, but narrow, cramped
bigot, Ike MOnteith, lacked the foresight to
see where his deviltry was to end. For all
the blood shed and the treasure expended !
worthless Indian agent is chiefly responsible
This is the sentiment of those who are best
informed in the premises, and if the admin
istratiOn continues to sustain Monteith it is
likely to have a chronic Indian war on It's
hands
, 1877-07-14

CHIEF JUSTICE LEWIS, on the occasion OF
his late visit to Walla Walla, pronounced
the "Sdne House" the best kept hotel IN
Washington territory. Agents of San Fran
cisco business firms inform us that it is the
best kept house on tie coast outside of the
metropolis. With this statement strangers
val understand where they can secure the
best accommodations.
, 1877-07-14

CROWDED. Our town Is now crowded
with strangers who have hockei in from the
surrounding country to escape from posi-
hle Indian massacre. Many Of these persons
have come in with very little more than the
clothes on their hack In the panic Of the
moment they left everything behind, and if
they remain here long are quite sure to re-
CI.lrt. assistance
, 1877-07-14

AoRToNS NoSING COMMITTEE has sum
moned Hon. W. $. Goodman. Of Umatilla
county, to appear and testify what he knows
about Growers twenty dollar pieces, The
attempt has been made to fasten the charge
Of corruption upon Mr. Goodman, but we
venture the assertion that he will pass
through the ordeal without the ..Smell of
hFe uPon his garments" The idea of the
chief oi the electoral swindle investigating
a charge Of corruption Is equal to Satan re-
haking SIN.
, 1877-07-14

CorxuLuEy.-m the new city council
Mr. Park Winans viii represent the first
ward Mr.. w. 2. Adams, the second; Mr.
! A TAYLOR. the third, and Mr.. A II.
gevnolds the fourth. These are all business
men, and have characters that give assur-
ance that IN future the affairs Of the city VIII
be wisely and economically managed.
, 1877-07-14

CHIyAMrN MURDERED latest re-
port is that a number Of Chinemen were com
Ing down Clearwater river IN canoes, and
that when near the forks they were attacked
by Indians and thirty Of their number killed.
1t WAS at first supposed that the Cinnamon
we're safe. bat THIS last massacre shows that
the Indians are 10 rgsrecters Of % color or
lreyInus cunlItinn.n
, 1877-07-14

4 LETTER received at the convent III this
city from Rev. Father Gazzoli, missionary
priest stationed at the Lapwai agency, and
who has lived among the Indians for twenty
!eaTs-henee well posted on all their affairs
says that the total force opposing Captain
Terry command in his first battle, in White
birt canyon, numbered eight Indians only.
Ihis Is about as rich as when Gen. Howard
@W i2O Indians at or near Deer creek, and
called them multitudes."
, 1877-07-14

4 HNr-0ur bank account shows credit
81, the right side, but notwithstanding we
will deem it a favor if our friends voluntari-
+. come forward and settle the amounts Of
their respective bills. Bringing the STATES
y,y ont in new type costs us very consld-
cradle money, and hence this gentle hint TO
,rrfrcnls and patrons.
, 1877-07-14

THE INDIAN SCARE. A private letter
dated Colfax, July Ilth, says the Indian
scare has almost ruined the country. A
majority of our citizens have left the coun-
try and gone to Walla Walla to spend the
little money they have on hand. They have
left their crops to the mercy OF the stock.
In few weeks these people viii return i'm
poverished, and in the end much suffering
must result"
, 1877-07-14

THg WASHINGTON INDUSTRIAL AsscCF.-
TON have issued posters Announcing theiI
seventh annual fsir, to be held at Olympia,
commencing October S:h, and to remain open
SIX days The agricultural resources Of the
Sound country amount % literally nothing,
but they viii exhibit at their fair most likely
specimens taken from their coal mines and
forests. In wood and coal Puget Sound is
5!ch, and from these two articles alone they
may get up creditahle exhibition.
, 1877-07-14

DRIED POTATOES. is now on ex-
hibition at the STATESMAN office a lot OF
potatoes that were prepared in Plummer
DRYER, III which condition this vegetable can
be kept for an indefinite period. Persons
who are curious in such matters are invited
to examine the specimen.
, 1877-07-14

~ FERRY Is severely censured for his
aH 10 go 10 the relief of the gallant band
'O'ahteers when surrounded by the enemy
lana IDLY by when these gallant men
:, Ashtlng against fearful odds was one of
= most eowardly acts we have ever heard
=. .'-a o. and should subject the officer to
- -. ulsinlssai from the service. Col Perry
'1.'oioFe stood fair, but this failure to 90
!. e relief OF gallant band of men when
M slaughtered by savage foe, wipes out
Of tI ~ Previous good record. For the credit
s,r;~i'., service, ms name should at once be
-'H ifom the rolls OF the army.
, 1877-07-14

ryproyEuExr.-Mr. T. X. Straight is
uniting up a very handsome building on his
l.. fronting Immediately on the Catholic
snare The building is intended for pri-
-. residence, and viii be quite an ornament
% the Deighborhood.
, 1877-07-14

PLEASANT of a warm afternoon to have
some old reprobate who is not even sub
scriber. enter the editors Sdnctan', overhaul
his exchanges, disarrange communications,
and generally play the mischief We have
been tried that way and know how 1t IS
, 1877-07-14
"Fleas have other fieas TO bite ZEN
And so on ad infinitum."

J. B. MITCHELL, the barber whose shop
is near the head of Main street. is seriously
i'll. His complaint is the rheumatic fever,
Mr.. Mitchell is a colored man, but he is re-
markable for his gentlemanly demeanOr and
is universally respected. We wishwe could
saw as much for some white BARRIERS.
, 1877-07-14

Cav FERRY arrived at Walla Walla by
u,-.I.ys train He comes here for the
.,,.e Of taking action in relation to the
! r. disturbance, and more especially to
,at,,m himself as to the actual condition of
, 1877-07-14

CONDoLENCE. Associations should re-
member that when they pass resolutions OF
coincidence and forward the same to the
printer for publication, they should enclose
at least sufficient money to pay for putting
the resolutions in type. This is the proper
way of showing respect for the dead.
, 1877-07-14

,nv. AND AuMUSrrIoN.-Gov. Ferry has
Il. uitb him two hundred stand OF arms
s.J twenty thousand rounds of ammunition'
id 10 be distributed so as to be most
ih't..'y I N case Of further Indian disturbances.
, 1877-07-14

TO MY PRIENDS:-MANY THANKS for their
patronage during The years have praeticed Dent
lstry ID "slia Waila. Having disposed Of my Of
ies interests TO DIR. c. II. MACK. VII 3. INV SEQ
eessor IN practice, take peasnce in refsrrin, my
former patrons 10 gentleman and dentist 50 well
AMI favorably known. Bis erninert professional
reputation Is sufficient guarantee.
WAtIA WALL, November %, 1876
S.7l W B. GLOVE
, 1877-07-14

FLIES muster in great force this season,
and the boarder that takes his milk without
first looking into the pitcher is quite sure to
get a dose that viii unsettle his stomach.
The invention of fly-trap for the benefit OF
hotels and boarding houses is now III order.
, 1877-07-14

r. PREMIUM LIST Of the Walla Walia
.,,l,ural Society is now being printed,
,r;n be issued early next week To
anu va Insertion. advertisements must be
in'uI'l ii,l IN on or before Monday next
, 1877-07-14

WALLA WALLA INsASE.-Dr Willard,
physician in charge, reports the following
persons sent from Walla Walla county as
now under treatment at the Insane Asylum /;
Noah Isham, Elizabeth Pitcher, Matt W.
McDermott, James Atcherson, Mary Dough
erty, John Crow, SylveSterScoville. Strange
ly enough when Dr. Willard took charge of
the hospital he found these patients, but no
record of their previous history or any infor-
nation in regard to the peculiarities of each
particular case. Such carelessness IN the
management of public institution amounts
to crime, and shows that Hill Harmon was
kicked out Of the hospital none too soon.
, 1877-07-14

TIE WATER MANS viii soon be laid along
the line of Poplar street as low down as
Fourth street. This viii be great eonve-
nience to people in that part OF the town
who are now unable to get water for lrIlgat-
ing purposes.
, 1877-07-14

SCHOOL TEACHERS. The directors of the
lo"eF district VIII meet some time the com
N'S Sssk ior the purpose OF selecting prin-
''l'-i and assistant teacher for the school,
Al things being equal, preference viii be
gwen Persons who are professional teachers
anu give their whole time TO the instruction
"' youth. In too many instances the school
room :. Is used as the stepping-stone to some,
.nlhs else and in that way popular eduea-
lT .-gI suffers The directors of the district
VIII endeavor to avoid 4 mistake of this kind.
, 1877-07-14

H. E. HOLMES brings out his fat boy tins
week and remodels his card for the occasion
Nh. Holmes always keeps fine stock OF
fresh medicines, perfumery, etc, and deserves
10 be literally patronized-
, 1877-07-14

AAkpf.-Old settlers institute compare
suns between the tardy action of Gov. Ferry,
AM 'he prompt movements of Gov. Stevens,
-4''s' somewhat similar condition of af-
,N" When the territory was threatened
al indian war, Stevens at once took the
''''l' and by his energy and decision greatly
r'Al1outed toward crushing and putting
''ONn the outbreak. Ferry is different
so-S s', u a person, and hence these eompsri-
m N are out of place Hercules sustained
" nat would crush the pigmy.
, 1877-07-14

The CRY ELECTION, Monday last was
tame affair. People generally have come 70
regard the so-called city government as little
better than farce, and as consequence are
indifferent as 20 who fill the offices
, 1877-07-14

LADY WATERS are now employed IN the
leading San Francisco hotels. They are more
attentive and generally give better satlsiae-
tion than the men and boys who formerly
ruonopolized the business of hash Singing
, 1877-07-14

GREAT FEAT-This Saturday afternoon,
at o'clock, at Bush's Driving Park, Mr.. j.
?. Smith, the champion long distance rider,
viii undertake his great feat OF riding 80
miles in hours and 10 minutes. Mr.. Smith
has achieved number Of remarkable feats
in riding against time, and is confident that
he will make the 80 miles in side the time
stated above. In riding he will use ten
horses, changing with each mile. The pro,
posed feat has occasioned considerable ex-
citement. and doubtless a large amount of
money Will change hands on the result.