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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-29

The sea structures will cost ... $S7200O
The locks Observation-Disclosures. 100000
Dredging Observation-Disclosures. 5000 900
Tools and machinery, boats, ETC. - 1000
Property, lands and buildings. $500. 100000
Engineering and superintendent. -. 100000
Contingencies. Observation-Disclosures. $4,000
Total. Observation-Disclosures. So, 152, 600
The estimates go on in detail for a canal
thirty feet deep, and then again for an addi-
tional depth OF six feet, or say thirty-six feet
The sum total for a thirty foot canal is an in
crease OF amount to $3.50, 700, and for thirty
six feet depth an additional amoufjS of
$7,500,000 II is plain that these last amounts
are chiefly for dredging, since the excavation
grows enormous as we increase the dimen-
sions. The width ultimately estimated is
900 feet. But while New York has forty feet
we aspire to an equal depth to accommodate
a like commerce.
As these estimates and sums are far in the
distance, however plausible we will forego
any comment, and look forward to the real
izafion of q depth of twenty-four feet and a
certain and improved outlet to the sea from
New Orleans.
COMPARISON WITH THE NEW YORK AND ERIE
CANAL.
The Barataria Canal would cost only one
eighth of the Erie; will have double its width
and four times its depth. while its length is
taria can be used all the year, while the Erie
is frozen up two-fifths Of the time. The area
drained by the lakes is but about 500, 600
square miles, against ], 240, 900. The Barataria
has sixteen feet Of lock lift, while the Erie has
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-09-22
Culpable Slips of the War.

We learn that just before the Clear
water fight with Joseph the citizens OF
Fierce City represented by petition to
Gen. Howard the situation of the Lo To
trail, that very few men we'll armed
could hold the pass over the trail
against large force of Indians and pre.
vent their escape, that several of the
men of Pierce City would volunteer to
unite with one company of Howard's
men and hold the entrance upon the
trail against the Indian force. if thew
could be armed, and urged upon How.
ard that he issue the arms and detail
one company to operate with them in
holding the pass. The petition was de.
llvered to Howard but he ignored it,
and neither acted upon its suggestion
nor de'gned to make reply to the pc.
tlt'on. Hence his long, stern chase.
A"e same results might have been
attained had Howard suffered McCon.
vile and jackson to proceed to this
pass and hold it, instead of calling them
back when Joseph sent in his flag of !
truce to gain time to get his force onto
The trail. These were among the great.
ss1 and most disastrous slips Howard
has made during the war and Joseph
has remained master Of the situation
aver since and Uncle Sam will he
nulcted in millions of dollars by reason
II these instances of bad ceneralshin
All the special pleading which can be
made IN Howards behalf cannot re-
move these facts from his record. |
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-09-22
SUMMONS

In the District Court. LIST Judicial D..,..
Territory of Idaho, County Of Nez Perez
Henderson Critics, plaintiff vs.. Ellen Crite, 4.
PENDANT. y"
To Ellen Critics, defendant.
" HEREAs, HENDERSON CRITIC
w as plaintiff has brought an Action
gainst you in the above named court. the 49,
plant in which is filed in said county. Vii
action is to dissolve the bonds of matrimonv wv
for general relief You are, therefore. berehs
required to appear and answer the said cor,
plant within the time following, to.w,t. Is
served within said county, ten days; if servsd
out of said county but within said ds,rs,
twenty days; in all other cases 80 DAYS. excln'
sive in either case of the day of service. Other.
wise judgement by default will lie taken a.
ganst you, according to the prayer of saia
complaint by which prayer the plaintiff ash,
the dissolution Of bonds of matrimonv and con
eral relief and you will take notice that if yon
fail to answer the said complaint, the plaintiff
will take JUDGEMENT according to prayer of Gem.
plant.
In witness whereof, have hereur to set nv
~ hand and affixed the seal of saia
{ sp., court this 4th day of August A. D.
J 1877. II. SQUIER,
49, Clerk of the 1st Judicial District.
D. j. WARNER,
Deputy Clerk.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-09-22
Chief Moses Reply to Watkins and Will
kinsOn's Letters.

;, Messenger Sherwood who took dis
patch from Watkins to Chief Moses
says that Moses treated him very hospi
tably, and gave to him in substance the
following as his reply to Watkins:
81 never made any arrangement with
Watkins or Gen. Howard to 90 upon
the reservation. l informed Watkins
and Howard that l would meet them at
Colville and there tell them what |
would do. was at this place (mouth
of Wenatchie) when the trouble broke
out in Idaho, and l have not been
away from my country since, as | knew
that Gen. Howard was engaged in war
and | did not expect council till it
was over, not until Gen. Howard had
wound it up. and washed his hands
clean. | then expected to meet him and
have talk about the land. l will not go
upon the Yakima Reserve, have a country
of my own good enough for me. | expect
ed large reservation for all the Indians,
one already established. The message sent
to me to be at the council at the Falls,
did not receive direct. The Indian who
brought it, came to my people to trade for
corn. and said that some of the Lower Sro-
kane chiefs wanted to see me at their camp
but said nothing about a council to be ~ 4
at the Falls. Had | received message to
attend the council and had it come in the
night would have forthwith saddled my
morse and FASTENED with all speed to the
council. l want to be friendly with the
whites and have done all could 10 be so
understood, but it was never my intention
to 60 upon the Yakima reserve, and it is
not now and if Gen Howard ard Yourself
so understood they are mistaken. Both
Gen. Howard and Mr.. Wilbur mnst have
understood me to say that did not wish to
90 npon that reserve. and | don't see how
could have been misunderstood. | wan, |
Joi. Watkins not to be disappointed on &C.
count of my absence from the council, as /
oei'eve 1t was not any fault of his or NINE.
me Spokane Indians were afraid to have
ne present at the council. as nv i1eas
'oont reserve and theirs do not agree
remember the talk Col. WatkiAs had with
ne at Yakima and have kept it in my heart.
nd will do what | then promised. | wish
remain in my country till the matters in
citation to what want can be adjusted.
40 not want them to drive me and ms
eopie like cattle to place where do not
ant to go. We are friends and what now I
ave done that should be ashamed.
nall DO as agreed, and when Col. Wat .
ms gets time he can see me at any place =
9 may name, and / will then tell him G
hat want"
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-09-22
SUMMONS.

In the District Court Of the First Judicial Dis.
tElct Of Idaho Territory in and for the County
of Nez Perez.
Loewenberg Bros plaintiffs, vs.. Saml Phinnev
ct al, defendants.
Action brought in the District Court Of The
! First Judicial District Of Idaho Territory in
and for the County of Nez Perez in the Office Of
| the clerk of said District Court
TVHE PEOPLE OF IDAHO TERRITORY
i send greeting to SAMUEL PHINNEY, ".
A. CURRY and w. A. CALDWELL, defendants.
lou are hereby required to appear in an action
brought against you Ivy the ahove-named Plain,
TINS in the District Court of the First judicial
District OF Idaho Territory in and for the Coun.
~ OF Nez Perce and to answer the complaint
HE'D therein, within zen days Exclusive Of the
day of service) after the service on YOU of this
'ummons-if served within this county; or if
served ont of this county, but in this district
within twenty days otherwise, within thirty
days or Judgment by default will be taken
against you. according to the prayer of said
complaint. The said action is brought TO re-
cover on a certain promissory note the sum of
four hundred dollars $4,000 gold coin, with in
terest at one and e-half per cent. per month
from August 23 1875 and for costs Of suit.
And you are hereby notified that if You fail to
appear and answer said complaint, as above re-
CURED, the said plaintiffs will take Judgment for
the sum of four hundred dollars, (S4O0) gold
coin with interest and costs as set forth in said
complaint.
Given uoder my hand and the seal of the Dis
@ trict Court of the FIRST Judicial Dis
sr., triet Of Idaho Territory in and for
the County of Nez Perez this 9th day
w. of june in the year Of our Lord one
thou sand eight hundred and seventy seven.
IL. SQUIER,
Clerk.
43-Sw
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-09-22

WE wish Leland of the Lewiston Tr1.
LER' could put in an appearance about
now, and take good look at the grain
crops Of the valley. -ldahoan.
Nothing would suit Us better.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-09-22

Geo. H. Atkinson, Of Portland
appears in the Oregonian of the 6tl
and 18th as the writer of two length
articles setting forth statistical facts ant
deductions in regard to the importance
Of the Northern Pacific Rail Road
which should command the earnest at
tention Of every man who is interested
in the development of tho Northwes
coast Of the United States. The write,
evinces the fact that he has given the
subject matter extended research in
collecting his facts, and patient thought
in reducing these facts to a practical
bearing upon the question of the i'm
portance, necessity, practicability and
economy to the government, of the
immediate construction of this road, and
to this end that Congress should be
prompt in granting to that corporation
the requisite extension of time in which
to build it and put 10 operation. The
writer claims that the delay in tho con.
struction of this road thereby necessitat-
ing an extension Of time is in no man.
ncr the fault of the projectors of the
road, but attributable to a financial
depression throughout the country over
which said corporation could have no
control. He claims that all the origi.
nal reasons for the construction of the
road still exist with as much force as
when the grant was made TO the com.
pany, and that the history of the results
produced upon the country by the
operation Of one transcontineutal rail
way during its existence, abundautly
pr'ves the economy Of the road, and
the civilizing influence it will have upon
the various tribes of Indians along and
in its vicinity. He truthfully shows
the superiority Of the Northern Pacific
line over other routes, both as to
gradients, cost of construction, cost of
operating and the superiority of the
country through which it passes both in
climate and productiveness, and fit
abode for dense settlements. He also
shows the saving of distance by about
500 miles over that of the Union and
Central Pacific and consequent saving
OF time in crossing the continent. His
authorities quoted stand unimpeached
before the country as skilled engineers
who have surveyed the route. These
articles Of Mr.. Atkinson have appeared
at an opportune time, and when gener. c
ally read by intelligent men will we a
have no doubt. do much in disarniug t
the prejudice which has arisen in some Il
quarters against an extension of time |
tor the completion of this road. Its 4
extension upon the basis sought will
cost the government nothing, while the u
construction Of the road within a a
reasonable time will save to the govern. r.
nens millions ofdollars. As an instance q
had this road been constructed we a.
hink Howard might ere this have IL
headed off Joseph and saved to tn. Of
government two thirds of the expense Sc
y TINS Indian war. which expense is di
est'ned now to swell up to millions of di
lollars. " fr
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-09-22
INDIANS NORTH.

/. | "S'N ~ No1' " dlhluo wiz
the Indians at the Spokane Falls
From the report it would be inferred tina
all was lovely among these Indians an,
their faith and allegiance to the gov
eminent fixed fact, and their readi
ness to 20 upon reservations peaceabl
an achievement. made sure by the coun
Gil beyond peradventure. We could
heartily wish that that much had been
accomplished. But we cannot shut GU,
eyes against the light of other facts DOT
ALLUDED to in this report, facts which
have much significance when studying
the temper and disposition of Indians.
1t is claimed by the report that 2,767
Indians were represented at that coun.
Gil. Now men of good integrity who
were there at the council have said to
US that the number of Indians in that
council did not exceed 200 men women
and children, and no man from this sec.
ton who was present at the council
places the number at 300. This is sic.
nlicant of the fact that the different
tribes as people did not favor the coun.
Gil, forit is the almost universal custom Of
these indians to congrcgate at the
council grounds as people, men. WON.
en- and children, and to bring with
them their stock and make a grand de-
monstration, when the subject matter of
the council pleases them. Il claimed
that the representative men of the diff.
erent tribes were there. This NAV have
been true in some instances, but it is
question admitting of grave doubts
these pretended representative
men would long remain such if they
'here gave any pledges distasteful to
he great portion of each tribe unless the
great mass Of the tribe was present to
atty these pledges. Utter reputation
If the acts of represe NATIVE men among
Indians is matter quite frequent
mons them. Again Spokane Geary
hough present would not sign any
hedge. He has the credit of beiu.
ne of the oldest and most adroit chiefs
+ the North. Moses who now is &C.
nowledged to WELD more influence
yer the Northern Indians than apv or
II others did not put in an appearance ,
the council, and has since sent word
, the different tribes that the pledges ,
lyen in that council were all wrong !,
I'd will not acknowledge their obliga. ,
on. Chief Thomas says that his heart =
tho same as that Of Moses, and these
'lefs are power among these Indians
I'd it is claimed by those acquainted, =
lat Moses control over his tribe is
ore absolute than that of any other h
'dlan chief at the North. All these !;
cts are elements to be we'll considered =,
coming to conclusion as to the per. =
anent peace of these Northern Indians ;;
ID their acquiescent yielding to the r
nee in the forced promises of joseph =;
d White Bird to go peaceably upon y.
reservation, resulted in the murder :.
the Camas Prairie and Salmon River =.
tiers and the protracted bloody In. ),
IN war which has followed. The real y"
position of Indians is to be learned ees
m other evidences than their pledges ma
dc under tha eva md ma
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-09-22

NEW BoAT.-The 0. S. N. Co. are
building light draught steamer for the
Snake river trade t. DO bull. in 80 DAVIS
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1877-06-29
ESTABLISHED 1869.
r. -. G& n. H. Lacey.
AttoYneyS-at-Law,
529 !SeUeRtH ST.. U0sI,ingtO3s, ID. c.

Weprocure patents in all countries No ATToR-
NET FEES ~ ADVANCE. No charge unless the
patent is 9rauted- No fees for making preimin-
airy examinations. No additional fees for obtain
ing and conducting rehenring. ccial attention
given 20 Interference cases before the atent OF
fee. Extensions before Congress. Infringement
suits in different Statcs and all litigation apper-
tanning to Inventions or Patents SEND STAMP
FoR PAMPHLET GIVING FULL RESTRICTIONS.
Gnitcd states f'Ouris and Departments.
Claims prosecuted in the supreme Court Of the
United States. Court OF Claims. Court OF Comm
suuerS of alabama Claims. Southern Claims Gem
mission and all classes OF claims before the
Executive Departments.
Arrears of PAY and Bounty.
OFFICERS SOTDITs. and SAILORS Of the late
war, or their heirs are IN many cases entitled to
money from the Government. Of which they have
NJ knowledge. Write full history Of service, and
state amount OF pay and bounty received. En-
close - mp, and y ull reply. after examination.
Will be given you without charge.
Pensions.
All officers. s'Idicrx and sailors wounded. rur-
are entitled to, and can obtain Il pension.
United STATES General s.:enG HsFice.
Contested Land Cases. Private Land Claims
Mining, presumption. and Homestead Cases. pros
ecutcd before the General Land Once and De-
partment OF the Interior.
Land Warrants.
We pay cash ;or Bounty Land Warrants and
we invite correspondence with all parties having
anv for sale, and give full ami explicit instructions
where assignments are imperfect.
We conduct our business in separate Bureaus
having thcrn the clerical assistance of able and
experienced lawyers and give our closest personal
supervision to every important paper prepared N
each case. Promptcst attention thus secured to
all business entrusted us. Address
r. :. * A. p. LA ACEY. Attorneys.
WASHINGTON. ID. g.
ANY person desiring information rs to the stand
Ing and responsibility of the members of the firm
VIII. request. be furnished with satisfactory
reference in his vicinity or Congressional district.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1877-06-29

A SMART THING.-iow many peo-
pie are there who really kIOw how to
make mustard plaster? Not one in
Il hundred at the most, perhaps, and
yet mustard plasters are used in every
family, and physicians prescribe the
application. The ordinary way is to
mix the mustard with water, temper
ing il with a little flour such plaster
rs this makes is simply abomina ble
before it has half done its work it be
gins to blister the patient. and leaves
him finally with painful, haved spot,
after producing far less effect in a ben
elicial way than was intended. Now,
Il mustard plaster should never blister
at all. II blister is wanted, there
are other plasters far bcttor than mus
tard plasters then, use 40 water, but
mix the mustard with the white of an
egg. and the result will he a plaster
which will draw" perfectly, out will
not produce blister on the skin Of an
infant. no matter how long it is allow
ell TO remain on the part.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1877-06-29
22.S14 235.l6S

Let n person not in the secret write
any number, as 2,8l6; the posse ssor
of the secret then writes on the back
of the paper or slate the number p 81 I
two I,ss than the other with pre-
fixed. The first party then places
under the numb"r he has written two
others, rs ,3T} and 2.547, under which
the pOssessor OF the secret without
hesitation places two rows of figures,
taking care only that each figure laid
down Ev himself, when added to the
corresponding figure of his companion,
shall amount to nine. The whole is
then handed to- the first party for adj
ditiOn, who is amazed TO find that the
answer Is, always identical with the
number on the other side
Such are few of the curiosities OF
figures. We are satisfied that there
is meaning in them, which, perhaps,
VIII some day be of service TO the
world But who can tell us what they
mean, or how they may be used other
than as toys!
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1877-06-29
Some Of the PccuijGr Properties of
Numbers.

An interesting and extensive field of
investigation presents itself in relation
TO the peculiar properties of numbers.
Let us give few additional hints in
this direction, which may be for the
entertainment and instruction of the
curiously disposed, and also, it may
be, for the assistance of some coming
man who shall gather up these sew
eral facts, and from them deduce GER
tain principles, now unknown, whereby
shall be answered the ntlitarian in
quiry, "Cut bofo f' When Franklin
was making his experiments with the
electric kite, the same question was
probably asked by his neighbors );
Morse. House, Field and great army
of operators have answered it.
If successive numbers be cubed. and
the dioits of the several results be add
ed together until single djgits be OBJ
taincd, these will invariably be 8, 9,
10, constantly repeated. For example,
the cube Of ii is | .33l, the sum of
whose digits is 8; the cube of II is
l.72s, the sum of whose digits by two
additions is 9 : the cube of l3 is =, l97,
the sum Of whose digits in like manner
is 10; the cube of IL is 2,744, which
reduced gives us once more
IT. instead of cubing, we square con-
secutive numbers, and reduce to single
dioits as above, the result is a constant
repetition Of the following figures: 4,
9, I, I, 9, 4, 10, 9, 10. Let us now
subtract each Of these from that which
succeeds it-4 from 9, Q from (or,
rather, from Is, from which the is
derived), { from Is, and so On-and
we have the wine digits in this order:
s. /, 9, ,, I, 6, 8, ], 3 Subtract each
of these from its successor in like man
ner, and the result is 2, 2, ,, unceas-
ingly.
Let us now involve successive num-
bers to the fourth power, and reduce
as before, and we find an equally Gu
rious result-viz: I, 9, 4, / 9. /, 10,
., 10. Subtracting each from the next
following, we obtain the nine ligits in
a new ordcr-thus: 2. 1, 8. >, I, ,, s,
l, 6. BY continuing the operation a
few steps, we reach constant repeyi-
tion OF the figure 6.
The same final result is secured, hut
through different arrangement of
digts, if consecutive numbers me
raised to the fifth power; and, quite
likely, similar facts would appear in
the case Of the higher powers.
Again, if consecutive numbers be
multiplied by 3, and the products he
reduced bv the addition of its digits,
the result will always be ,, 6, .. in con
stant succession. If the multiplier be
6, instead OF >. the order will bc changed
to 3. 0, 6. If any number whatever
be multiplied by 3, the sum of the
digit5 in the products will invariably
he g.
The following experiment has puz-
zled many head that has not stopped
to think how peculiar is this last men
toned number:
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1877-06-29

To BORE through a hei'.- .,,b ta'
with ease, wet your ause'
pentine.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1877-06-29

A BURNING RoCK.--A correspond :
ent of the Louisville Ledger Standard
writes from Iankton Dakota, as fol
lows: ''We have had the good fortune
to witness some very fine scenery
along our route. and the most interest
ing was witnessed on the afternoon of
the Ish inst. We had noticed for
some time large cloud of smoke
aaead OF us, and on nearing it we
found it 20 be what is called Burning
Rock 1t burns constantly, rs we
were informed, and of its own volition.
The rock looks as if it might contain
coal, but of very poor quality The
fire reduces the rock to very bright
red cinder, which snaps like artillery,
but the cause is as yet unknown to
the people hereahouts. What idea
have you to advance OH this matter p
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1877-06-29
A RIVER OF INK-The Cumberland

A RIVER OF INK.-The Cum berland
-dHeghaaian says The water from the
mines above Cumberland is imprcgna-
ted with sulphate of iron, a decompo-
sItion of sulphurate of iron in the coal,
and flows into WiI's creek The
creek is now very low, and but very
small body of water flows down the
bed. AT the head of the city are two
or three extensive tanneries, and in
the tanning OF hides large quantities
of tannic and gallic acids are poured
into the stream. As soon as these
acids come in contact with the sui
phate Of iron, the water becomes
black. as is now the case in front of
our city There are millions OF gal
Ions of ink now lying in the bed of
the creek, which needs but condensa-
tion and packing to make salable
article for expectation.