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Year: 1859

We publish in another portion of to-day's
issue, the able, patriotic and truly national
letter of the gallant chief of the Military
Department of Oregon. We trust an our
readers will give it q careful and attentive
perusal, not only because the Importance of
the subject demands it, but the letter itself
deserves it from its spirit-stirring language,
and the truly national soul which. inspires
its composition Thoughts which speak
and words that burn" are found in every
sentence. He treats the question Of roads
and facility Of communication as military
man, and speaking as he does with an inti-
mate knowledge of the hitherto vast unde-
veloped interior, bis testimony chat in any
other portions of our country such good
natural roads for the same distance could
not be laid, becomes of the highest impor>
tancc to the citizens of Oregon and Wash.
ington-to the people Of the vast west,
lying Immediately east Of the Rocky Noun
tains-to the whole Union, who look to
the development Of the Pacific slope, as
one of the problems Of the age.


We are difidant of our ability to add
word to strengthen the testimony of our
gallant chieftain, who laying aside his Voca-
ton for the moment, becomes our champion
in favor of the great proposed labor of the
age. Were it fair to even insinuate pos
sibility of GEN. HARVEY being surpassed
in military greatness; were it possible to
intimate that one who so excelled in the
art and practice Of war, could yet find
field in which he might add another chap
let to his already well earned reputation,
we would say that in his person were found
the proof Of the lines of the Poet, "thc
pen is mightier than the swOrd;" that in
thus welding that great weapon for our
benefit, as citizens Of this great Republic,
interested in the welfare of our great and
growing nation, he entitled himself to our
increased and increasing gratitude.


We hail this letter as bright omen Of
our future We chronicle its publication
as establishing the auspicous fact, that
good feeling is restored between our people
and their protectors. That hereafter our
citizens must and will look up to those
talented and worthy officers, sent here for
our protection, with that confidence Of feel
ing so intimately connected with their sue
cess.
Year: 1859

We are informed that Col. William B,


Rankcn, recently appointed Register of the


Land Office, holds commission from the


Post Office Department as Special Mail


Agent, to inquire into the manner in which


the contract for transporting the mail from
San Francisco, by way of Puget Sound to


Olympia, Washington Territory, is per-
formed by the Pacific Mail Steamship Com
pany. We trust be will act in the prem
ises; his conduct thus far, his conceded en-
ergy, and his warm interest in eur Terri
tory are guarantees that the hope thus ex-
pressed will be fully realized. We venture
the assertion that no people we're ever SO
merciessly sacrificed to crafty the profit
and convenience of a sOulless monopoly, as
have been the citizens of this Territory
that no contract ever made for the trans
portatiOn Of the mail has been so violated
in spirit and intention, as the one Of which
this article treats. When We announced
some months back the appropriation for
mail service from San Francisco to Olym-
pia, we thought VIC were to be benefited.
We did not believe that this contract was
made solely for the benefit of the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company, nor that the
large amount SO bestowed was appropriated
with view of enriching that already over
grown, pampered, purse proud "fHngHs'
on the healthy growth Of the great Pacific
region. Nor did we believe that by said
entered into, that our people
would be on an average two weeks more
remote in time from New York than we
were by the dOnbtfnl mail to Portland, and
by way Of the Columbia river and the land
portage to Olympia. But so il is, until
the last trip of the steamer, hirty-nins TO
fortythree days has been the time for mail
communication with New York, when thir-
ty days is liberal allowance, in which 10
connect New York and Olympia via San
Francisco In the last six months we as
sert boldly that important mail matter dis,
patched from here has seldom if ever been
in the steamer from San Fran
Year: 1859

HYDRoPHoRA IN ASTABLE.-On Friday evening 6
horse belonging to a baker in New York which
had been driven about the city as usual during the
day, when brought in the evening to the stable ex
hibited symptoms of hydrophobia, and commenced
kicking, biting and frothing at the mouth Grow
ing worse, the infuriated animal tore down with
his teeth the manger, and then breaking loose.
dashed out of the stable door into the yard where
he rushed wildly about, and then attempted to lean
over brick wall. He failed in this but continued
in his attempts, although cut severely in the shou
ders. couple of men, not knowing what was the
matter with the animal, approached again to lead
him to the stable, when the horse made a fearful
attack upon them, tearing completely out with his
teeth the bosom of the shirt of one of the men, and
grasping hold of the shirt sleeve of the other For
tunately the men were hardly scratched, the great
est damage being done to their clothes.


A wagon was standing in the yard, and the en-
ragged horse, bowling and snorting with agony.
seized the shaft between his teeth and shaking the
vehicle violently, wrenched the shafts entirely off
At various times he emitted hideous noises, painful
to hear.


large crowd speedily collected and the excite
ment became intense. Word being sent to
the station house, Captain Carpenter speedi-
ly hastened to the spot and by consent
of the owner directed the animal to be Shot, and
ball from rifle lodging in the head below the left
eye speedily put end to the mseries of the Door
brute-N Y Post
Year: 1859

Yesterday morning Coroner Sparklin held an
inquest on the body of an infant apparently about
four months old, which had been found floating in
the dock at Gardners shipyard The jury rendered
verdict of "death from violence at the hands of
persons unknown to the iury
Year: 1859

oREYED HER FAruER.-A little girl in a New
York school, remained after all the rest had
rushed from the room at fire alarm. On being
questioned why she did so, she said My father
is fireman, and he told me if there was an alarm
ef ile in the school, | must just sit STILL
Year: 1859

THE WEArHER.-We We can't say much in its favor.
During the last week we have had a little sun
shine, almost continual cold w.nds, and two or
three nights ice formed to the thickness of halt
an inch. On the extreme western point of Bald
mountain, only, has The snow begun to disappear
The cold nights cause scarcity of water in the
day time, at which the miners scold A fortnight,
however, will bring warm weather, and plenty
of it.
Year: 1859

KANAEA BAR.-The claims Of Estes q Co. are
paying extremely well. Hill dggings have re
Gently been discovered on the south side Of Tin


iy river opposite Kanaka Bar, which promise
rich pay, provided water can be had to work
them in proper manner There is daily stage
from Weaver: also one to Indian Creek The
billiard saloon here is well paronizcd, and the
hotel Of Mrs. Hood is continually throngod
Year: 1859

the north. and another on the south side of the
stream the third, more noisy than the 9TH
ers, thought that the old path, and the facility
the river afforded of travelling in canoes, was
all that was necessary. The secret of their
opposition was, that the opening of public
road would introduce that which was odious
in their sght-taxation. Those who were in
favor of the road, believed that it would be the
making of the coustry, and felt more interest
in its construction than is now felt by COM
munities in the construction of railroads or
other mammoth improvements in their midst.
The viewers reported road-remonstrances
were presented-re-views granted-and the
road subsequently located near where it now
is, crossing the River near Montgomery creek.


(To BE CoSTINUED.)
Year: 1859

There is a very good story in the papers of
the day (which was played by old DR.. Caldwell
formerly of the University of North Carolina.


The old doctor was small man, and lean !,
but as hard and angular as the most irregular
of pine knots. He looked as if he might be
tough, but he did not seem strong. Never
theless he was among the knowing ones, repu-
ted to be as agile as ga cat" andsin addition,
was by no means deficient in knowledge of the
ssnobe science of self Defence" Besides, he
was cool as a cucumber. Well, in the Fresh
man class of certain year was hurley beef
mountaneer of Is or 10. This genius con-
ceiyed great contempt for old Bolus' ply
sical dimensions, and his soul was Mortified
that one so deficient in muscle should be SO
potential in his rule.


Poor Jones-that's what well call him-had
no idea of moral force. At any rate he was
not inclined to knock under, and be control
led despotically by man that he imagined he
could tie and whip. He at length determined
TO give the old gentleman genteel private
thrashing, some night in the College Campug,
pretending to mistake him for some fellow
student. Shortly after, on dark and rainy
night, Jones met the doctor crossing the Cam
pus. Walking up to him abruptly, said he


ssHello, Smith you rascal-is this You ?''


And with that he struck the old gentleman
a blow on the side of the face that had nearly
felled him. Old Bolus said nothing, but souar-
ed himself, and at it they went. Jones' youth,
weight and muscle made him an ssugly custo-
mer,'' but after round or two, the doctors
science began to tell and in short time he
had knocked his beefy antagonist down, and
was astraddle on his chest, with one hand on
his throat, and the other dealing vigorous
cuffs on the side of his head.


s'Ah /! stop IL beg pardon, doctor Doc
tor CALDWELL mistake-for heavens sake
doctor I" groaned Jones, who thought he was
about to be eaten up-ssI-I really thought it
was Smith 20


The doctor replied with a word and blow
alternately


alt makes no difference, for all present pur-
poses consider me Smith 20


And it is said that old Bolus gave Jones such
pounding, then and there, as probably pre-
vented his making another mistake as to per-
sonal identity, at least on the College Campus
Year: 1859

This is an important crop, and we present a
few hints in regard to its cultivation and uses.
for the consideration of our readers. The time


of sowing varies with the season and place,


but from the 10th of June to the 4th of July is


regarded as the best and most proper season


but we have known good crops from that sown


on the 18th of July. If sown too early it is


liable to blast and if too late il is liable to be-


hurt by the frost. The land best adapted to


this crop is light loan, and it is also a good


crop to subdue and ameliorate newly cleared


or recently drained land. The general prac-


tice among farmers has been, to sow buck


wheat on their poorest land, when there is no
crop in act,swhich will better pay for liberal
and generous manuring. The quantity of seed
per acre should receive due attention. lisa
crop that spreads very much, and therefore
less seed is just as good as more. From re-
peated trials, we have found that half a busbel
is amply sufficient for an acre of ground-apd
if this is sown early over that surface, will
give as many stalks as can comfortably grow
for If larger quantity were sown, the growth


of straw would be so abundant that il would


lodge down, and thus wonld not fill SO heavily.


or ripen so evenly. After being cut it should


lay for number of days upon the ground. and


If out in two or three showers, no damage is
done, II 1t be turned over SO as to dry off


When hauled into the barn it should be thrash


ed Immediately. at that time it shells ont
more readily, and If can as well be done then.


and ii is out of they way. The average yield


is from twenty to twenty five bushels per acre.


although some accounts of the yield of this
crop seem almost fabulous-one of which oc-,
ours to us at writing-that of Mr.. Samuel Al
len of Benton, Yates county, Missouri who.
in 1855, raised one hundred and twenty-seyen
bushels from one bushel sown, on about two


and half acres. The seed is valuable for
food to both man and beast, and the straw. II
cut before being killed by frost, is most ex-
cellent fodder for sheep. they being particul


larry fond OF 1t. 1t seems that this crop should
| receive more attention from our farmers. as its
merits certainly demand Country Gentleman.
Year: 1859

will not say all honor to the memory Of the man
whose patient toll, training rare scholarship. and
heroic devotion produced the Histories of ferdi-
Peru, and the Reign Of Philip the Second
Year: 1859

A considerable ado has been made over an OBJ.
seryation ascribed to Count Sirtiges, the French
Minister, that, as one consequence of the pending
war in Europe, the fright of search is to be re-
yived. This is put forward in the shape of sig
nfcant hint, or even threat, on the part of the
French Minister of the revival of claims which our
Government would be obliged to resist. 1t is true
that our Government has complained loudly of the
practice Of search as exercised by armed vessels
al sea- and of its abuse for purposes not justified by
the law of nations. But we have never denied its
existence as a belligerent tight. 1t did not need
a French Embassador nor any other diplomatic
authority, to inform us that, according to the ac-
cepted practice of nations, admitted to have the
force Of international law the existence OF state
of warfare Just as much confers on the belgerent
nations the right to stop and search neutral vessels
as it does the right to capture the vessels and seize
upon the floating property OF each other. This
is one of the Inconvenience of war which unfortu
nately involves, and often very seriously, the in
terest of those who have no share in the quarrel


1t is an admitted principle of the law of nations,
never yet, we believe called in question by any





one of the beGgerents with munitions OF war is
taking sides in the contest which usties the other
belligerent in sezing and coniscatiDg the vessels
engaged in furnishing these supplies. And in
order to make this right efectual, the vessels Of
both begerents have the right to stop all neutral
vessels they may meet with, to ascertain to what
ports they are bound, and to examine if they have
on board articles contraband Of war. As to the
extent of this list of contrabsnd articles, there have
been great disputes; and though the exercise on
the part of beligerents Of the right of search and
in certain cases the right of seizure also, is un
doubted the revival of this practice would hardly
fail to be attended with many questions and con-
troversies. II was mainly out of the abuse OF this
right. as exercised during the wars of the French
Revolution, that originated that long list of claims
on our part against almost every maritime State OF
Europe, for which we finally received pecuniary
indemnities, as we'll as that much longer list OF
claims against Great Britain which we wiped out
by war.


Another purpose for which the right OF search
Year: 1859

The New-YOrk Historical Society are making an
effort to raise S34 900, the sum necessary to COM
pete the purchase of Abbotts Egyptian collection
We earnestly hope they may be successful in this
endeayor The collection is invaluable, and, in
many respects, without rival in the world. Hcost
DR.. Abbott hundred thousand dollars, and could
not be replaced as it is for any sam; and tho
amount Of money required to render it the property
of the Historical Society, and thus of the public Of
New.York, is so small, in proportion to the end to
be gained, that cannot doubt that it will be fur
nsbed. We learn that the Committee OF the So
ciety has been divided into sub-committees, who
propose to wait upon prominent citzrns in person
TO solicit subscriptions.
Year: 1859

Once more this extraordinary case is before the


public OF its history for the last three years, our


readers are well informed. The latest active de-


yelopment was the sale under execution OF an


immense quantity Of real estate belonging to the


City to satisfy Mr. Lowber's judgment This took


place last December. One year Is allowed the City


to redeem this property; and as it is worth twenty
times as much as the claim, it must not be lost.
Accordingly sufficient sum was put in the tax
levy to meet the demand if no other remedy should
be practicable. The late Controller had steadily
fought the matter to the last reasonable resort.
When Mr. Haws took the Office, this was among
the earliest demands upon him. To satisfy himself
in all particulars he by consent of the claimant as
we understand, referred the whole matter to


John McKeoD, esq.,, for investigation and advice.
Elsewhere We print the result of Mr.. McKeOn's
labors lie gives succinct history of the case,
from the beginning, detailing the successive steps
by which it has reached its present Importance;
and finally informs the Controller that there are
sufficient legal irregularities to demand reopeniDg
of the case, and advises him, the trustee of the
taxpayers, to take measures to revise and readu-
dicate the whole affair. This the Controller is
willing to do; but Mr.. Busteed, Counsel to
the Corporation, fatly refuses to assist;
and as he is the only officer under the
Charter who can undertake this duty, the
prospect of deyerance is remote indeed.
Mr. Busted makes long excuse, or rather plea,
for hs course i'll which he tries tO be sarcastic upon
Mr. McKeOn, and winds up with the old flourish
about honesty virtue, integrity, ct catera. But
the people will not soon forget the extraordinary
spectacle Of their chief legal adviser figuring con-
spicuously as the attorney Of their chief opponent
ard, instead of heartily endeavOrng to subserve the
Citys interests, taking arms openly on the ether
side: urging purchase in violation of the spirit OF
the Charter; accepting title which the Superior
Court had prone unced defective; refusing to hear
any appeal in behalf of the people; battling the
Controller by the tricks Of his Office, and
sneerDg at legal opinions from lawyer
u hose shoe.latchets he is not worthy to
unloose. As we have again and again
stated we believe with the public gener-
ally that the case is of iniquity from its very
commencement-a palpabe and deliberate attempt
to force upon the people property which they do
not want at a price most exorbitant even for
good title; case in which the Common Council
and their legal adviser have been uniformly against
the real interests of the public. Any tolerably
respectable lawyer, who could have reduced his
conscience to the work done by Mr.. Busteed in
this matter ought to have had fee Of at least
S25 900; and yet the law officer of the Corpora
ton not only does it all for no pay whatever, but
throws in the additional gratuity of honestly be-
lieving that he is doing his duty a public
Ofical
Year: 1859

exists is the stopping neutral vessels to examine II
they have enenys property on board, which in that
case is lawful prize though the vessel and the rest
of the cargo are entitled to go free. During the
wars of the French Revolution We contended siren
uousy for the principle that free ships should ina e


free goods and that the flag ought to cover the car
20; but however we might have reason on our side
unquestionably the law Of nations was against u.s.
and it is only by treaty provisions that this right
can be claimed This principle that free ships
should make free goods was one of the objects EN-
brsced in the European Convention for the aboi-
ton of priyateering, TO which we declined to be-
come party, and of which, therefore. we can OF
course take no advantage.


Connected with this Inconvenience OF being
stopped and searched is another and still more Sc
rous one, of being seized upon suspicion and sent
in for adjudication to some begerent port, where,
though the Seizure may have been quite ground
less, release can only be procured after long de-
lays and serious expenses. While calculating the
benefits which they may hope to derive from war
in Europe, our shipowners must at the same time
take into account the inconvenience and losses to
which they may be exposed.
Year: 1859

This quality of seizing hold and causing the expulsion Of de-
PRAYED humor possessed by other medicine than BRAN
DRETTs PILLS They operate only upon the tissues involved in
that's affected by the disease In fact they seize those
humo much from preference from natural affinity be-
their life is below that Of the surrounding and which
settling the tissues Of the throatthst is around the throat
regon-produce throat sorehroa plague and the
headache and fever Within hour after four six Pills are
taken there felt peculiar creeping in the part affected sort
collecting Of the diseased humors ready for expulsion No
hurt weakening effect arise from their use because
they upon healthy and taken early they prevent
all organic disease Oh how important in sickness to that
medicine which only exnguhe the disease aud leaves no evil
behind Sold 25 box with pamphlet and drec-
tons No 2 Canast Brandeth Building and all respect
able Druggists.
Year: 1859

The steamship ASIA now about due at thi, port
with three days later intelligence from Europe, had
not arrived when our first edition went to press
Her news was not intercepted at Cape Race.
Year: 1859

We hope. says the Placer Amer
lean, that our friends of Auburn who
are on a visit toSacramento, will prove
themselves little sharper than a
certain editor from one of the northern
counties, who visited the City of the
Plains ITO see what he could see.'
The unsophisticated editor aforesaid,
whilst moping around, (without hic-
coughing.) Witnessing the sights hap
ened to come across the pigeon shoot
ing. He looked on in wonder and
amazement, his eyes sticking out
about foot or foot and half, and


finally came to the conclusion that it
was their "infernal" luck that made
them kill so often. but thought it high


time for their luck to change for the
worse, and commenced betting-it
was money on; and nonein all the time
till necessity compelled him to desist,
But to cap the climax; he offers to
bet ten to five that he would kill them
every time, and he had just been bet
ting that the best shooterin the State
couldn't kill. and they were killing
fourteen out of every fifteen. .Greeny
you hadbetter stay at home hereafter.
Year: 1859

accidentally &ot.-A miner by
the name of Mcdonald, residing near
Tamaroo Bar, on the North Fork of
the American river, was lately shot
by his partner in the night, while the
former was creeping on the floor
The wound is probably mortal.
Year: 1859

FAyoRs-We are indebted to the
gentlemanly agent of Freeman & Co.
for unremitting favors in the way of a
supply of contemporary newspapers,
for which, as ever we are greatly
obliged.
Year: 1859

JUDGE TRRRy.-Judge Terry was
taken to San Francisco on Friday
of last week, in charge of Sheriff o.


Neal of San Joaquin. Brought be-
fore Judge Blake on the following
day he gave bonds in $4,000 to ap-
pear before his honor and answer to
the charge of fighting duel. 1t is
rumored that Terry will apply for a
change of venue to another county,
San Francisco being too hot for him.