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Year: 1861




bate.


In the matter of the guardianship of the miner
heirs of John Negus, deceased.


On reading and filing the petition of Maria Negus,
guardian OF said minors duly verified setting forth
description of all the real of which deceas-
ed died seized and the condition and value of the re-
spectiye portions thereof that necessary to sell
portion thereof for the support and maintenance
said minors, and praying that license be her grant
ed to sell portion of said real And appear
ing py said petition that there su person
al estate in the hands of said guardian to support
and maintain said n.o- and that it is necessary to
sell portion of said real estate.


1t Is therefore ordered that all persons interest ed
IN said real estate appear before the Judge
Court on Monday, the 7th day October next at IL
O'Clock A. NJ, at the Court House in the village of
Jefferson and show cause, if any they have, why IL
cense should not be granted to said guardian to sell
said estate according to the prayer of said pe-
ton.
And it is further ordered that copy of this order
be published for three successive prior said
day OF hearing, in the 'sWatertown Republican, a
weekly newspaper, published at Wrtertown, in said
County


Dated the 2+th day of August 4. D. 1861.


BY the Court, SAMUEL BAIRD.


sep0W3 County Judge.
Year: 1861

A returned miner writes us as follows, from
Oregon City, under date of Dec. 10, 1861:


MEssRs EDITORS: After numerous DELAYS I
reached this place yesterday safely There is but
one topic here now, and that the great flood. The
papers will give you full accounts of the immense
destruction OF property in this valley by the high
water. l was detained few days in Portland
by reason Of the high water The wharves there
are very much damaged. HulPs new wharf is
gone-all the others are more or less damaged.
The mills at this place are all gone The des-
tructiOn here has been immense the foundries,
machine Shops and many other buildings are
swept away. Linn City is all gone except two
houses, and / have learned that Champoeg is no
more, not vestage of it being left. The des-
truction has been general along the river, build
ngs OF all descriptions were seen floating down
the river past this place. Dwelling houses were
observed going over the Falls with lights still
burning in them. The warehouses along the
river are mostly destroyed, together with immense
quantities of grain, and -four, and other produce
stored in Them


Everybody is going to Salmon river in the
Spring. The rich deposits of gold discovered
there, and the dull times here, will influence
every one who can possibly get there to go, either
as miners or traders. 1t will be useless to advise
the farmer or mechanic that they can do better at
home-they will not believe it they will point to
A and B, who have made their "piles," while they
forget that c, D. E and F have made nothing.
They are determined to go and they will go. So
you may expect very lively times up there during
next Summer; and in the fall you will see the
victims returning home cursng their vile luck ;
Dot because the mines are humbug, for we know
they very rich; but because there are not good
claims Tor a moiet,' of the peolle going there.


Your country will receive large and valuable
.accessions to its population during the coming
season, from this valley and many other places.
Many who have become discouraged from the
loss of their property by the flood will seek homes
in that new and rising country Men have hther-
to been deferred from going there with their fam
lies for various reasons, among which the appre-
hension of danger from the Indians and the enor-
NOUS expense of getting supplies from this valley,
together with the want of schools there for their
children, were prominent. Those objections are
now mostly overcome the myriads of people
who will flock to that country during the coming
season will render the settlers secure from Indian
attacks. Good mills will furnish them with
breadstufs, and schools will soon be established
throughout the settlements; and in a few years
the Walla Walla will be among the most wealthy
and hourishng countries on the western slope Of
the Rocky Mountains. Yours WADE.
Year: 1861

20 We wouldfeel greatly obliged to our
contemporaries in Portland if they would.
send us their exchanges by Tracy express.
At present, they fail to reach here in time
to be of any service to us.
Year: 1861

WALLA WALLA, Dec. 10, 1861.


MEssRS. EDITORS As the great public mind
hereabouts partakes of the general excitement
relative to the rich gold fields that environ this
lOcality,t behooves our farmers and trading men to
prepare for the emergencies that are sure to come
upon US. The great thoroughfares that radiate
from this common center should be attended O
Too little attention has been bestowed upon our
roads, many places want bridging that would
cost but trfe; which if little timely attention
be given them, would tend much to increase the
attractions of this favorite county.


There are many imaginary townstes springing
up around US, with the view of dverting trade and
travel from here A jealous eye is directed toward
Walla Walla from all points of the compass Our
merchants should look patronizng our hotel
keepers should be obliging and accommodating,
and our mechanics should be punctual, and last,
out not least farmers should be striving so as to
be able to accommodate the drafts that will be
made upon them for the products Of the soil. 1t
is proverbial that few countries can boast of more
rapid improvements in an agricultural point Of
view than has been exhibited in this, Walla Walla
valley, in the past three years.


Farms have sprung up, as 1t were, almost by
magic; and what is encoura aging the farmer has
met with remunerative prices. That is not all,
we may reasonably anticipate a still more favora-
ble result in this regard for the coming crops
There is one thing at this time that causes some
complaints and that is, the price of -four has gone
up while there Aas not been a corresponding in
crease in the price of grain. These things OF
course, will in time, be regulated; but it is a
fruitful source Of complaint at present.


To you, gentlemen of the press, we look for in
formation in these particulars. 1t is your province
to give birth to projects, well as to give direc-
ton to praseworthy efforts. Your argus eyes
will be expected to be cast about in all directions.
Prospective town-builders will endeavor to thwart
your purposes in building up your chosen locality.
Your correspondent will endeayor to lend help
ing hand.


1t is given up that this valley is susceptible Of
more dense population than any portion of the
country east of the Cascades; and there is still
much good land vacant and waiting the hand Of
the sturdy husbandman. The attention of those
who mediate trip here, with the idea Of settle
ment, is directed to these facts. There is certainly
here an open and inviting field for the farmer and
stock-raiser. In haste, yours, &c. S. ]. D.
Year: 1861

~Tbis is rapid ratio indeed. Should
it continue at the same rate, some of our
readers will see the day when One Hund-
red Millions Of souls will rally under the
Gag Of constitutional liberty.
Year: 1861

FAST YoUNG MAN-It is very easy to
distinguished young men Of the genus
"fast." They are generally srrsyea in
clothes Of the latest fashion, drive fast
horses, run after fast women, drink and
smoke fast aud furiously, play fast games,
ca. late suppers, aud are generally found
fas. asleep at breakfast time, from which
meal they usually fast from a lack of ap-
petite to enjoy it. Finally, they fasten
some incurabls malady upon themselves,
resulting from their manifold excesses and
tollie., and then are hurried out Of the
world At a much faster rate than they
spun along at any time during their bead
long gallop to destruction.
Year: 1861

About one year ago, the Northern de
mocracy broke up the democratic Nationa
Convention which met at Charleston rath
er than submit to the adoption of a slave
code plank in their platform. Now, thesc
same demagogues are urging the adoption
of code fifty per cent, meaner than the one
they rejected at Charleston. In fact, from
present indications, many of them woulC
heartily favor the establishment of SLAYER,
in all the free States, and if that would no
be sufficient to meet the demands ofthe SO
cessionists, they would be perfectly willing
to see the African slave trade re-opened.-
Democracy is still progressve.-Kento,
Republican.
Year: 1861

The Transit OfSlaVes through Free States.


The LOUISVILLE Democrat, in an article on
the Border State Crittenden Compromises,
says of the transit of slaves throught the
Free States:


five claim this right of transit, we ask
more and involve ourselves in an iuconsis-
tency obvious to all men.


The Southern States are jealous of their
right to fix the status of the negro in theil
own limits, and will not tolerate the slight
est Interference with any law orregulatiou
they choose to make; can they consistently
or safely inteSfere even for their own benefit
with the right of the Free States to do the
same9 Will we ask of others what we
would not grant to them9


Besides, what would this right of transit
involve9 Some time must be allowed fol
accidents and unforeseen delays. A thou,
sand questions might spring up out of the
exercise of the right; stirring up agitation
and i'll blood are trifes.


1t will hardly be claimed that the right
here sought is matter of any moment; and
we could not for so small a convenience re-
quire State to relinquish a part of its SOW
ereignty which it has exercised over the
subject. Indeed, it is not certain that 4
Free State could grant the demand without
changing its Constitution. When it ispro
vided that Slavery or involuntary seryitude
shall not exist in a Constitution, no law al
lowing it for any purpose or any time could
be valid.
Year: 1861

WAR Nor PROFITABLE GAME-The mer-
chants of Charleston are beginning to remon-
strate. They find that the military fever oper-
ates disadvantageously upon their business
because it draws off their clerks. The young
men of the city have flocked to the standards Of
the rebel captains in such numbers that there is
hardly counter jumper left to measure yard
of calico. volunteer writes an anonymous
letter to one of the Charleston papers. chiding
the merchants for their lack of patriotism, and
scoffing at the idea of profits where there is
glory TO be had The fun may be pleasant to
the young gentlemen on Sullivans' and Morris
Islands-eXcept, indeed, when they are on duty
in rain storm-but tt is death to the moneyed
men of Charleston With heavy taxes to pay,
and nobody to help them in selling even the
small amounts of goods that are wanted the
merchants are evidently in a bad way. Their
discomfort is neither wonderful nor unpardon-
able
Year: 1861

diei diel my calm and earnest soul


Looks forth with longing through the gathered nigh
My spirit breaks at last from Earths CONTROL


And struggles upward to the dawning light,
Like some poor bird who long with crippled wing,
Has felt the shadow Of the darkened oarth
High up to Heaven ] long to soar aud sing


To claim at last my heritage Of birthi
die ! die by birth we enter in


And wake to being, through the gate Of pain,
Death is the portal which at last we win,


To find release and freedom once again
"The wine is quafed;" then why should any grieve,
If Lile's full draught has left famished soul,
And we the banquet are content to leave:


To thrust aside the empty worthless bowl
l die! diet but through the vast unknown,
have no dread the future to explore;
Beyond see the white Eternal throne,


Where Love Divine is worshipped evermore.
pray thee, peocei strive not with skeptic cloud,
To veil the glory of this solemn hour,
By fearful doubt my soul no more is bowed;
But Faith and Trust assert their holy power
die l die! the great mistake of life,


By Death at last is wholly rectided,
"Conquercd but crowned" triumphant in the strife,
Though in the contest Armor is deniedi
"Conquered but crowned" the arena leave,
"Wherc all do battle" till their work is done;
Each for himself conquest must achieve,


And none should sorrow when the field is won.
ldiel diei but through the earthly bars,


Came visions oft to bless my wondering sight,
Like happy dreams softly beaming stars,
To gild the shadows of the heightened night
tender voice oft murmured in my ears,


l felt spirit move beside my own
And fairest flowers, though often wet with tears.
Across my. path have life and fragrance thrown.





How Heavenly pure the blue above me rolled,
How lofty reared the noble mountain high
How yearned my soul to share the conflict bold.
Who would not conquer, though to win we die:
But the fair blue dissolved in vapor pale,


never conquered in the ardent strife
Thcmountain side had no strength to scale,
And then knew 1t was the Dream Of Life.
My soul goes forth notlike vessel wrecked,


That drifts, dismantled to an unknown shore;
But like a barque, for fresh discoveries decked,
That spreads her sails new discoveries to explored
Farewell to thee, at last, Obi smiling Earthl


Strange gladness fills me- as you fade from sight,
You were the cradle of a mortal birth,


My spirityearns to revel in its right.
Year: 1861

We noted day or two since the curious
fact that during all the discussions concern
ing the genuinineness of the Tribune's
Charleston correspondent, that paper had
never directly asserted that they are written
in Charleston. To this the Tribune thus
responds:


If we have not made the assertion before,
we make it now. Our Charleston letters
are written in Charleston, and are sent to US
from there by post, or otherwise, according
to circumstances. Ifthe editor Of the Times
will step over any day, we shall be very
happy, on his promising not to make any
unsuitable revelations concerning these let
ters, to show him both the envelopes in
which they were received, and the manu-
scripts themselves.


That's quite sufficient. We want no
further evidence; and we cheerfully with
draw any insinuations we may have made
against the genuineness of our neighbor's
letters.
Year: 1861

A merchant in New York who had become
badly involved, concluded to convey real estate
and stocks to one of his clerks who had solicited
his daughters hand in marriage some months
before, and whose suit he had then Indignantly
refused. His resolution having been taken, he
" explained matters to the astonished clerk,
who readily fell in with his employers plans
The property was soon transferred the mer-
chant failed, losing every thing but his honor"
and the clerk Immediately sold the real estate
and stocks for what cash he could get and fed
to Cuba, leaving the merchant to mourn over
the depravity of human nature.
Year: 1861

From the official reports, it appears that the
whole amount of revenue collected at all the
ports in the Seeded States during the last fiscal
year, ending June 3, 1860, was only S3,48l ,757,
or about one-twenteth of the revenue collected
in all ports of the United States. As these
States comprised about one-sixth of the Union
in territory and population, their share of the
annual expenditures of the Government could
not have been less than thirteen millions. They
will lose then, nearly ten millions by separation,
even if they collect and appropriate as much
revenue by customs as before, They viii find
however, that the sum of $3,49l,757 will not 60
very far toward supporting Government.
Year: 1861

Thought her mine; l thought the world
Shone forth with joy for me;
didn't dream in after years


Its folly should see.
But so it proved. I sought her hand
q really thought Id get herr
But OH, alas, the answer came,


"Her mother wouldn't let herr
Year: 1861

We may safely promise largely Increased en-
old foe. 1t is not wise to nurse quarrel and
keep it warm by brooding over real or imagin-
airy injuries. And the road TO peace is very
plain and straight; if We have been basty or
unkind, or inconsiderate, there is nothing so
manly and honorable as prompt acknowledge.
ment Of our fault or folly, and none buta brute
will refuse proffered conciliation.
Year: 1861

The Washington correspondent Of the n. Y.
week was one from young lady on the Hudson
river, asking AN appointment for her lover as
keeper of light house, promising, that IN the
event of the appointment being made, the two
would be united and made happy, and she
would assist in attending to the government
light. OF course, the appointment was ordered
to be made forthwith. +"
Year: 1861

It is stated by the New Hampshire, papers
that Judge Bell, the defeated Fusion candidate
for Congress in the second district of that State


"does not take a newspaper. No wonder he
was terribly beaten by his Republican opponent.
Year: 1861

From the telegraphic report Of the late
speech Of a. Il Stephens, at Montgomery,
We assume that there is no doubt Of his
ready acceptance Of the Vice-Presidents
place which has been rendered him by the
Conspirators Convention. The alarcity
with which he falls into the secession move
,ncnt-hc, as late as December, an
avowcd Union man-more clearly Than
any other incident Of the day, marks
the tendency Of the popular mind
in the South Mr. Stephens is u grave,
thoughtful and earnest man. he was firm
II committed to the maintenance Of the
Union; aud his lapse into the treason by
which ho is surrounded, is Indicative NO;
80 much Of lis OWL weakness as Of that
general disregard Of loyalty and liberty
which marks the political thought Of his
section. He has been swept away BY the
current and if lie does not live to realize
the force of the truth which he late1y au-
nounced-"t those who commence reyolu-
tons rarely complete them he will die
early in his bed. The tone Of his speech
leaves little room to doubt that he is by no
means certain ofthe result ofthat in which
he has engaged. But he has made his bed
and chosen his companions; and his arc
the consequences
Year: 1861

THE PEACE C0NFERENCE~


The action Of the Border State Congress,
or Peace Convention, 50 far as it can be
controlled by the Republicans and other
conservative men in that body, is indicated
By few Of the leading spirits, and will
unquestonably be adopted by all They
are willing to go so fur in the work Of con
Citation and adjustment, as to request the
nazt Congress TO call o Convention for
amending the Constitution-thus bringing
the slavery question in its length and
breadth before the people Of the United
States. But all the present propositions OF
compromise will be summarily rejected, rs
unworthy of consideration ut this time,
when SO many Of the atates arc in rebellion.


What the Northern Slave States will do,
no one can forctell. They have already
been told, kindly, but in terms sufficiently
emphatic, that no plan which counsels an
abandonment Of the Republican idea upon
which the battle was fought, and to which
the people are nrcrocably committed, will
be entertained for IN hour; but that the
question will be re submitted, II, in the
meantime, the doctrine Of secession is
abandoned and their adhesion to The Union
Is maintained.


The news by telegraph that the Border
States proposition is received with favor, is
q canard matched in the brain Of some in
ventiye gentleman attached to the New
York press,
Year: 1861

to hundreds Of his friends to whom he has
declared his sentiments since he was elected.
that it would be unnecessary to say q word
here in regard to il, were not few men,
assuming to ospeak BY authority, daily labor
ing to create the impression that he has
backed down, and by acceding to the de-
mands made by the South, confessed that
his platform was fraud and his election :,
mistake We know that he stands firmly
and squarely On the ground assumed in his
letter of acceptance basis Of which
was the authoritative declaration Of the
party in Convention at Chicago-and that
the South has no terrors to drive him, Com
merce no Establishments to coax him, Con-
cession no wjles to lure him from it. There
he is; and when the men who are anxious
to amend the Constitution Of the United
States in such way as to establish slarerv in
the Territories come back to the Chicago
Platform, they will find him where he
his party and his patriotism hare placed
him
Year: 1861

The reycrcns mood in which Mr.. LIN
COLIN sets out tor the accomplishment Of
the mighty task before him is worthy Of all
praise. His predecessor went into Office
defying Eeavcn by an endorsement Of the
Dred Scott decision-the most atrocious
chapter in the history Of civilized jurispru-
dence. He leaves his high place shedding
penitential tears over the ruin which his
treason and atheism have wrought. Mr.
Lincoln makes q different beginning. The
first step in his journey is preceded by an
Invocation Of the blessing Of the Almighty.
May VIC not hope that the end Of his term
will he as triumphant and glorious as Bu-
chanan is abject and humiliating? God
bless HONEST OLD ABE.
Year: 1861

U Every day brings forth something nov.
We understand that come gentlemen Of this
city have succeeded in lnventing new i1lumi-
mating oil. To those interested, we refer them
to the advertisement in another column.
Year: 1861

Fasting AND PRAYER.-Thursday next,
The 26th inst, is set apart by President Lin
coin in bis proclamation, as day of fasting
and prayer for the success of the Federal
arms in the present contest with treason
In referring to the proclamation, some Of
, our contemporaries have quoted approving
ly remark OF one of NapOleon's Marshals
St. Cyr, we beieve-who told an army
Chaplain be had lways0Lserved that Prov
idence was on the side Of the heavy battal
ions. But this remark was made before the
Russian campaign, and the Chaplain lived
10 remind the impiOus soldier, that on one
occasion at least, Providence was not on
the side of heavy battaliOns. 1t may be
that something besides a well-appOinted ar
my is necessary to secure the aid Of Provi.
dence and as we would not omit single
chance that may possibly tend to the saliva
tion Of our country, we trust that all the
good and piOns people of the land will in
yoke the Most High, to aid in crushing this
wicked rebellion.
Year: 1861

Is WASHINGTON IN DANGER ?--Interest.


ing articles were published in the S. F. Bul


leiin, of Friday and Saturday last, upon
the expected attack on Washington by the
rebels. The editor, who has lately spent
many months at the Capital, is of the opin.
ion that the rebel leaders have no intention
of attacking the city, aud will not attempt
its capture unless forced 10 do something to
save their army from disorgauizatiou. But
even should an attack be made, the Bulle-
tin thinks the city cannot be taken by any
force that the COnfederates can bring
against it. The entrenchments south Of the
Potomac, opposite the city, are of such a
character that comparatively small force
can hold large army in check. Should
the attack be made from that point alone,
the entire Federal force will be there to
meet them but if they divide into several
columns, the strength OF these works would
enable us to pit few thousand men against
the largest body the rebels may assign to
that field of operations, leaving all over
whclming force to guard against any ap'
prOach to the city from other directions.
The crossing Of the Potomac, either above
or below Washington, would he attended
with great difficulties, and with the means
ut the disposal of the rebels, would require
many days time aud even should they gain
a footing on the Maryland side, before they
could reach the city they must fight aud
win a battle in the open field. Since read
ing the articles in the Bulletin, we incline
TO the opinion that any attempt of the Con.
federates to capture Washington would lead
TO the defeat and disorganizatiOn of their
army.
Year: 1861

Coal IN WAsAoE.-It is believed, after
scientific examination of the coal specimens
found near Chinatown, that an extensive bed
of good coal really exists in that vicinity. If
so II will be an incalculsble advantage to the
mining interest, wood, being scarce and dear,
and the demand for fuel already enormous.