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Year: 1863

GREEN BAoKs.--A very extended and
interesting discussion was had in which
az unusually large number of members
participated, on toe following resolu-
tion offered by Smith of Sierra. "Re-
S0lced, That a committee of three be ap-
pointed on the part of the House to act
with a like committee on the part of the
Senate, to investigate into the matter of
tie payment BY the State Treasurer of
tie States quota of the Federal tax to
the United States Sub-Treasurer." The
resolution was adopted-ayes 62 noes,
none. While there was general desire
to act calmly and fairly in this matter,
there was scarcely word spoken in
justification of the Treasurer course.


AS the Comptroller had reported that
he drew his warrant in favor of the
United States Treasurer, and then pas
scd it over to the State Treasurer in
stead Of the Federal officer, which was O
grave error--a motion was made end
carried TO refer this matter to the Com
mittcc ordered by the previous resolu-
ton.
Year: 1863

The writer of the following, is an old and
experienced Teacher. We lCa3c him to pre-
sent his own views, only saying, that there
are some points in the article worthy of the
serious consideration of all the friends of
Education.
Year: 1863


how difficult it is to maze good bread, and we
therefore take pleasure in calling attention to
the fact that to insure uniformly light, sweet
and nutritious bread, it is only necessary to
use REDINGrON IS CO.'S YEAST POW
DER. In every Respect it cXccls all similar
preparations ever offered 10 the public.
See the advertisement III another column of
this pupe,.
Year: 1863

Fellow Citizens Of Walla Walla County. there
are periods in the political history of every mans
life when it becomes necessary to so identify his
position, that by his acts, he can be known, of all
men. There has at no time since the formation
of our government, been more imperative duties
required of the Democratic party than at the pre-
sent hour of our national peril Then as sensible
men, as the true friends and supporters of the
government of these United States, let us "come
now and reason together concentrate our forces,
and like honest men work together for the good
of all; for the preservation Of or the recon
structOn Of the Union of all the States, which we
profess to believe, and do believe, can only be
done by a rigid adherence to the Constitution
To this end, then let US have a recurrence to first
principles and the political teachings ofJefferson,
Madison, Monroe, and Jackson and that we may
the more fully understand each other, let us all,
who are Democrats in good faith, respond to the
call for Democratic meeting on the 23d, as per
said call, and meet at 10 o clock A. NJ, so as to
have time to discuss the issues proper to be made
in the approaching canvass, and further to discuss
the relative merits and qualifications of the diff
ferent aspitants for the Office Of Delegate to Con-
gress Any and all minor difficulties that have
heretofore divided the Democracy Of Walla Walla
County, should be blotted from the memory of
all whose desire is to perpeluate the Union Of
States, and preserve what little of the Consli-
tuition may be left, if any at the expiration of the
present Administration. Having a common in
terest in the preservation of our Republican lorm
Of Government we have plain duty to per-
form. Let US do it as men, ignoring all petty
feuds that have heretofore divided us, on mere
pretexts, that never amounted to an issue in this
county, but let concert of action be our motto and
as certain as o'clock, P. NJ, of the first Monday
in July arrives, so certain will success attend
United Democracy. Omitted we stand, divided
ne fall


have no sacrifice to offer on The altar for any
candidate but am willing to sacrifice any ofthem
if they stand III the Tav Of success. This l be
ievc to be the trus doctrines and believing it
dare to say so, and am wiling AID intend to act
accordingly. Ard now, while am on the sub
ject of party organization, wish distinctly to De
understood that for all County or Ministerial Of
fees l will support the most honest and compe-
tent man, every time. This also believe to be
the true doctrine, and will support it, and can
prove the position to be true, by answer to any
demurrer that can be made to it, but more con
clusvely from the records Of this county itself


herewith transmit my views of platform of
principles in the approaching contest, all oiwhich
is most respectfully submitted.


E. l. MASSEY.
Year: 1863

I6InOCraGIC


EDS. STATESMAN I'm calling the attention of
the Democracy of Walla Walla county to the
fact chat there will be mass meeting held at the
Court House in Walla Walla, on Saturday, the
22d instant, do not wish to be understood as en-
dorsng the organization of the party for the pur-
pose of making nominations for county officers
to be supported at the ensuing election. That is
a subject upon which Democrats are divided.
The only object of the convention called-if
understand it's to select delegates to represent
the county in the Democratic Territorial Conven-
ton, which is to meet at Vancouver to nominate
a candidate for Delegate to Congress. 1t is the
opinion of many that it is in the power of the
Democrats of this county to present a name to
the Vancouver convention which will not only be
acceptable to decided majority of the people
this side of the Cascade mountains but which
ill also be less Objectionable to the real De-
mocracy of the west side Of the mountains than
many names already mentioned in connection
with that office among the democrats Of that
portion Of the Territory. It is known to every
one at all converSant with the past history of the
Democratic party Of the Territory that not only
have all candidates for the office Of Delegateship
been selected from the Western section of the
Territory, but all other officers Of the Territory
have been selected from that section also. That
may have been well enough in times past but
there are many persons here not only of the opin-
ion that, although in the minority, we have the
right to claim a candidate from this section this
time-not only from the consideration above
named but also from the fact that Democrat, if
elected, will receive more than one half of his
votes from east of the mountains. 1t is also
known that from some causes not necessary here
to explain that the Democracy west of the noun
tains will hardly be able 20 unite upon any one
among their own number who will poll the Dem.
ocratic vote in that section much less can he
expect to unite the vote here. II the Democrats
of tn is county will present united front, in fa-
vor of candidate of their own choice, it is be-
leved that their choice will be respected by the
delegates west of the mountains, who, although
in the majority in the convention, will neverthe-
less accede to our just claims and wishes and
make our choice, whoever he may be, the Stan
dard-bearer of the Democracy in the coming
canvass. DEMoCRAT.


Touchet, May l3, 1868,
Year: 1863

CARD-T6He Citizens Of WaZa Walla County,


It has been the usual custom for as irnts to office to
before the public. shall make such claim, but for
the sake Of change urgently solicit the votes of the
people. own that want the Office and want it for
this reason that from long suffering have become
physically disabled from from following any ac-
tive or laborous pursuit. and have necessarily been
compelled to seek some means for livelihood that
does not require great physical eXertion The office
Of County Auditor. as ] believe, will furnish such
means, and if the people will bestow it upon me !
shall he under the most grateful obligations and shall
use every effort to honor the trust. L. j. Rector.
Year: 1863

WYE HAVE ON HAND A No. 4 WASHINGTON


w Printing Press, together with Ioler m6uld
and newspaper and job type sufficient for a small
country printing Office. which will sell for five
hundred dollars, The type is of the same kind that
all good and cannot be purchased elsewhere at this
low figure. A good opportunity is here odeEed foa
any one wishing to start paper in any Of the min
ing towns; Terms cash For further particulars sa-
dress the STATESMAN office, EMay g 1862
Year: 1863

drawn from the militia, but from tho popu'
lation of the country; when they enlist
voluntarily, it is not as militia men they
act, but as citizens, Ifthey are drafted, il
must be in the same sense. In both instan
ces they are enrolled in the militia corps
but that, as is presumed, cannot prevent the
voluntary act in the one instance, or the
compulsion in the other. The whole pop.
ulation Of the United States, within certain
ages. belong to these corps. If the United
States could not form regular armies from
them. they could raise none at all.


This argument is perfectly conclusive as
to the power ofethe Government in the
premises.


The early conclusion Of peace rendered
it unnecessary to order the draft but if it
had been done it would not have been
through the Governors, for several of them
stood in a position of avowed hostility to
tho war, and adopted every means to en-
barras its vigorous prosecution. albany
Evening journal.
Year: 1863

sour Country now and Forever"


Under this caption that sterling and :ear-
less Democratic paper, the Cleveland Plain
Dealer, thus talks to the point:


Over the entire land, in every State and
Territory possessed before or united since
the war, the flag of the nation, the Star
Spansled Banner must and shall wave ere
we will cry hold, enough!' The Southern
rebellion, gigantic as it has been, powerful
as it has been, powerful as it may yet be,
(though we can't see it in this light,) must
be completely and entirely crushed ere our
armies can be Withdrawn or propositions Of
peace entertained. The struggle we are
now engaged IN is one of life or death to
liberty. None but the craven hearted
would wish it decided till Freedom has for
ever t,iumphed and despotis,n in every
form and shape utterly and hopelessly
crushed.


Let our gallant armies advance once moro
and strike. A little while longer only and
the miserable she'll OF Southern Confed
eracy will crumble aEd fly away, to be
known hereafter only as the baseless f.b-
ric OF dream


The hour, the day, and the age is that
Of human freedom, Of liberty, equality, JUS
tice and humanity. Perish millions, but
let the land Of Washington, and the home
Of Jefferson and Douglas be preserved for
those who TO- day are the young and limo
cent scions Of the free future.
Forward, Meade Push on tho column,
Rosencrans Advance, Grant! Rally
Banks Oncs more 70 the breach, Gilmore!
and all will yet be well:-


"For Freedoms battle once begun
Bequeathed by bleeding sire to son
Though often lost, is ever won"
Year: 1863

Inc Alleged UnfatrneSs OF the S3OO
Communication Clause.


The New York Tribune calls attention to
fact which it will be we'll for some of those
who grumble about unequal determinations
in the National Enrolment Act, to heed
In the act to amend an act for the Enroll
ment Of the Militia, the organization and
discipline Of. the National Guard Of tho
State OF New York, and for the public de-
fense, occurs the following clause.


Sec. 6. Add at the end Of section 800 Of
this act as follows: Any person SO drafted
who may be member Of any religious de-
nomination whatever, or from scruples Of
conscience may be averse to bearing arms
shall be excused from said draft on payment
to the Clerk of the Country by whom such
draft is made the sum OF Three Hundred
Dollars, to be by said County Clerk paid to
the Comptroller of the State, to be applied
to the purposes mentioned in this act.


And to this act Horatio Seymour gave
his approval and affixed his name as Gov
ernor of the State With jus: as much
reason could it be said that this act Of the
State which Horatio Seymour made law
is an invidious distinction between the Qua
kers and Catholics, as that the act of tho
United States favors the rich at the expense
of the poor. To the act Of the State en-.
rolling citizens, with an exemption fee for a
certain class, of $500, he give his approval {;
to the act Of the United States, enrolling
the citizens, with an exemption fee for GER
tain class, Of $780,, he sanctions opposition
by his example. addressing those who make
it pretext for insurrection as his noble
hearted friends!' Are there any so blind
that they cannot see so deaf they cannet
hear ?-Rochester Democrat.
Year: 1863

LocKJAw-A PREvENY1vE.-When any
one runs nail or any sharp iron in any
part ofhis body. take = common smoking
pipe, fill it with tobacco, light it we'll. then
take cloth or = silk handkerchief place it
over the bowl Of the pipe, and blow the
smoke through tho stem into the wound
1--we or three p.pefulls will be sufficient to
set the wound dischaging. II the wouod
has been Of some days standing it will open
again If the tobacco is good.
Year: 1863

Girls, before You decide 10 accept a
man as Your companion for life, look
well to his resentments See if he hates
anybody soundlv. If SO, you run a great
risk in marrying him. A man who can
hate well. has not the qualities to make
good friend. A truly noble soul Will
never hate bitterly, even though deeply
injured. He stands on too high ground;
lie may be deeply hurt, and much displeased
ne may avoid one he knows to be an enemy,
but he does not harbor bitter hatred in his
soul.


y noble mind is not always on the look
oui for little offences. but takes good humored-
ly slight annoyanees that are plenty enough
in every ones pathway. Do not countenance
person who thinks TO add to us Importance
by clustering at hotel servants, railroad en-
plOyers. or whenever he feels it is safe to do
it. lnstead of proving him cosmopolitan.
as he vainly thinks, his barking and snarling
only show MS affinity to the puppy. Do not
marry a rowdy if ne is ever so rich, hoping
YOUR influence will reform him. See TO it
that he is well reformed before you take a
step from which YOU can never recede while
life lasts.


1t is an excellent sign for young man if
he is kind and attentive TO his mother and
sisters. Such one viii be quite sure to
make a kind husband There is something
kind and genial and worth loving in a young
fellow that all children run 10, if they wish to
ask a favOr-ore the little girls are not
afraid 10 ask to carry them across the muddy
street-one the boys look to naturally to
help them out of trouble with that 'plaguy
kite'-one who has few minutes to spare
from his work, to put up swing that Will
furnish weeks enjoyment to the little folks.
Children are sharp observers of human nature,
and depend upon it, a young man that all
the children ike, has something about him
worth liking, whether he wear homespun or
broadCloth.


Above all, remember that the Christian is
the highest style of man The religion of
Christ alone can make the proud heart hum
ble-the violent, angry nature, mild and
gentle, and perfect in the highest degree all
the virtues and sraces which make the man
agreeable companion and a useful man in the
sphere in which God has placed him.
Year: 1863

1t has been evident that something was
concealed as to the reasons for Withdrawing
the monitor fleet from in front of Charleston
after the first attack. A letter from the chap
lain of the 10th New York regiment, at
Hilton Head, written in defense of Gen
Hunter, makes the following explanation,
which is in keeping with the general war
management at Washington and not at all
improbable


"Soon after the attack on Fort Sumter
had commenced, and when promising favora-
BILE results dispatch arrived from Washing
ton, ordering delay in the attack On Charles
ton, and that three of the monitors to be sent
to the relief of Admiral Farragut at Vicks-
burg. This order was sent with the suppo-
sition that the attack on Charleston had not
commenced. On the arrival Of the order, a
council OF naval officers was held Some of
them were in favor Of continuing the attack
but Admiral Dupont decided in the negative
he reasoned thus: If should continue the
attack contrary to orders, ard should succeed
the government might sustain me. If
should make failure and lose the monitors
should lose my head. Who will say that
this was not sound reasoning As soon a:
it was known at Washnton that the attack OF
( Charleston had already commeced, and tina
itwould 60 out to the country as failure,
another order came for the imme diate rerewi
of the attack"
Year: 1863

house down. he would have shrugged his
shoulders, gone home, and said, 'We can I
count upon en- and there would have been
no war. No my dear F., when jeff Davis and
Toombs and the rest began to secede, il
wasn't Garrison or Wendell Phillips they
relied upon; it was you gentleman in New
York and elsewhere who had given them
reasons to suppose that they might rely upon
you. And as for ending the war by killing
off, you had better apply the method to the
smaller number, not to the greater. 1t would
take you dreadfully long day to count the
id Abolitionists."


F. smiled sood-naturedly, and said, "Why,
l really believe you are one of them, in such
a cheerful tone that it was perfectly clear lie
was. And |, who remember a score Of years
of dining out in New York, can not be enough
amazed at what l constantly hear and see
Harper's Weekly.
Year: 1863

! 1t is well known that the present vice


president of the Confederaey made a speech


strongly opposed to secession, in the Geor-


gia convention of January, 1861. The fol-


lowing extracts will show how clearly he per
ceiyed the iniquity, and foresaw the results
of the measure:


"That this step once taken, could never


be recalled, and all the baneful and withering
consequences that must follow las they would
see,) will rest on the convention for all COM
ing time. When We and our posterity shall
see our lovely South desolated By the demon
of war which this act of yo Irs will inevitably
invite and call forth when our green fields
Of waving harvests shall be trodden down by
the murderous soldiery and fiery car of war
sweeping over our land our temple of JUS
tice laid in ashes all the horrors and DESC
latiOn of war upon us who but this conven-
ton will be held responsible for it? And
who but him who shall have given his vote
for this unwise and ill-;ired measure las /
honestly think and believe) snail be held to
strict account for this suicidal act, by the
present generation, and probably cursed and
execrated by posterity for all coming time,
for the wide and desolating ruin that will fol
low this act YOU nos propose TO perpetrate.


Pause, | entreat you. and consider for a
moment what reason YOU can give that will
even satisfy yourselves in calmer moments
what reasons you can give to your FELLOWSHIP
ferers in the calamity that it will bring upon
US? What reasons Can YOU give TO the ma
tions of the earth to justify it? They will
be the calm and deliberate judges in the case ,
And to what cause or one overt act can You
name or point, on which to rest the plea of
justification What right has the North as
sailed What interests of the South has
been invaded? What justice has been de-
MED ? and what claim founded on justice and
righ; has been withheld Can either of YOU
to-day name one government act of wrong,
deliberately and purposely done by the gov
eminent of Washington, of which the South
has right TO complain? l challenge the
answer!


Now, for You TO attempt to overthrow such
a government as this, under which We have
lived more than three quarters of century,
in which we have gained our wealth, our
standing as nation, our domestic safety
while the elements of peril are arouLd US,
with peace and tranquility accompanied with
unbounued prosperity and rights unassailed
is the hight Of madness. fclly and wicked
ness. TO which can neither lend my sanction
Lor ny vote.
Year: 1863

The papers are rehashing the old anec-
dotes of StOnewall Jackson. We have one
which is new and We we believe authentic,
Illustrating his contempt for towards and
dOughfaces. When one of The corps of the
army of the Potomac was moving forward to
JOIN Gen Burnside at the battle of Freder-
icksburg an officer in one of the regiments,
a Democratic Southern sympathizer, fell out
within sound of the guns of the enemy and
was made prisoner. He was taken to the
headquarters Of Stonewall Jackson, who
learning of his eowardly conduct and South
ern sympathies, ordered his shoulder straps
to be stripped of, and that be be sent back
within the Union lines. remarking that be
should be 10th to believe that the Union
army had many such officers. Jackson wa.
himself an earnest and brave man and Nal,
urally had contempt for shams and sneaks
. .-BoStoH Journal
Year: 1863

y young and pretty actress of the Paris
Varieties theater invited several stock brokers
TO take tea with her. As her /" mother mas
play utilities in Partisan life) was handing
tea around the good old lady said: There
are lots of things my daughter is sadly in
need Of She ought TO have piano, game
os chess, or SET of tarqunises, a game of
dOminOes, bronze clock" Nobody was so
r'lde as TO interrupt this matrOnly sOliloquy,
and it passed away quietly enough Next
day as many boxes came to the little actress
as she had stockholders to sea. She opened
them eagerly and found that each of them
contained-a game of dominoes.
Year: 1863

The New York Times is now printed upon
paper imported expressly for It's use from
Belgium. 1t was bought for and q cents
pound, and at the time when the extortion-
ate paper mskers in this country were charg-
ing 22 and 24 cents. This goes to show that
the Infamous combination of paper makers
was totally uncalled for. If rags are scarce
here, they cannot be very plenty in Bel
GUM; and the item of labor in paper max
ing IS Of no great account. The Times has
paid the government $500 for duties al
ready received