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Year: 1866

The Washington correspondent OF the New
York N,os gives number of startling rumors
in his last letter-as, that the Cabinet had held
a special meeting on the subject Of Louis Ma
poleon.s last speech that the President
declared he was not at all satisfied with
it, and that he intended to send a message TO
Congress calling upon that body to vindicate
the Monroe doctrine; but said correspondent
Immediately adds that these rumors are
entirely untrue" He gives very good reasons
for his opinion, as witness the following:


"Both the Committees on Foreign Affairs
regard the speech of Napoleon as entirely
satisfactory and pacific, and as expressing
Napoleon's honest desire and intenuon 10
withdraw the French troops from Mexico on
no other condition than continued neutranly
on our part. They are unanimously In tavor
of such neutrality The President and all the
members of the Cabinet, except the Secretary
of War. also accept Mr. Stewards views OF the
Emperor speech, and, as have before staIeo
are determined that the withdrawal OF
the French troops from Mexico SHAH not pe
DELAYED by any hostile action on the part OF
the Government, or by any violation OF nen-
trality on the Rio Grande frontier. TO THIS
end, intimations have been sent to Generai
Sheridan that he will be held responsible ior
any such occurrences in his department. In q
word. the Mexican question is in fair way
10 be settled in accordance with the policy
that has been constantly set forth In MT
Seward,s diplomatic correspondence"
Year: 1866

DIsBAEDINa OF NEGRO TROOPS AT CITY POINT.
Some days since it was rumored that large
body of negro troops would be disbanded at
City Point, but some doubt was expressed as
TO the truth of the statement. 1t is now, how
ever, asserted positively that twenty-five
thousand negro troops from Texas will arrive
at the Point in few days, and that they will
there be paid off and mustered out of service.
City Point has been chosen, so it is said, be-
cause it is so convenient for the purpose. Itis
certainly convenient to Petersburg and Rich
mond and we hope that preparations will be
made at once to preserve peace and quiet in
both cities so soon as the influx Of moneyed, and
therefore drunken, negroes commences.
Year: 1866

A LIBERAL OPPER.-The Harnden Express
have offered to forward and deliver free Of
charge all articles, including money and valu.
bles, sent as contributions TO the "Grand
Fair to be held in Baltimore for " alleviating
the wretchedness and want entailed by the
late war upon the Southern population"
This is q liberal move on the part Of the Harm
den Express Company, and we hope our people
will take advantage Of it. The good people Of
the noble old Monumental City have ever,
with open and liberal hands, lent US aid In
our tribulations, and it should not be said that
the Richmond people refused to help them in
their efforts to better the condition Of so many
thousands Of their suffering brethren. Let
the handiwork of the women Of yirginia-God
bless them-grace the table Of the Baltimore
Fair, and let all those Virginians who are able
contribute for the benefit of the sufferers Of
the South. The Office Of the Harnden Express
is on Main, between Sixth and Seventh streets.
Year: 1866

VIII EAGLES FIaHr EACH OrazR They
will and with as much malice and ferocfty rs
men. A country friend has seen them In .
duel. Two bald eagles: not really bald, bat
having white heads. He discovered them In
the underground near the road In furious com.
bat and so entirely bent on destruction that
they did not heed him until he and his SON had
both Of them in their grasp. So large and
powerful were they that one escaped in the
struggle, leaving his afectionate companion q
captive He was conveyed to our friends
home, and there detained for observation Of
his disposition and habits. He measured
exactly-nothing more nor less-six feet from
the tip Of one wing to the tip of the other
Such a breadth Of wing was pleasing to
behold, and the SON Of our friends gallant
fellow who had seen much Of the eagle In the
recent pleasure excursion on q large scale in
this country-took delight in stretching out
the wings for the admiration Of the guests
but there was nothing more animating to the
eagle himself. The outspreading Of his wings
was an invitation to be free, which he could
not resist So one day he gave spasmodic
flap Of those wings when thus outstretched,
and departed. He was soon "out Of sight,"
as boys always understand eagles flights to
be


Now, it does not take long to be sated with
the eagle. So our friend, in a brief while,
very naturally begun to cast about as to whom
he should remit his eagle as a mark Of his
affectionate regard. We were the fortunate
one To us the eagle was to be sent. Just
upon the eve Of his departure for this Office,
however, he set sail for parts unknown, as
above described. We were interested in the
story, and much pleased with its conclusion.
We felt tender sense of the personal respect
Of our friend. But his intention was enough.
We were relieved to hear the eagle had flown.
We are not aware that an eagle ever did rs a
favor before. Now he has done us O very
great one and we are his debtor.


Did you ever have an eagle2 Ask Governor
Wise what he thinks Of him. He is vora-
cious, ungrateful rascal. a chicken day Is not
enough to satisfy him. And when you
approach with his food he elevates his crest,
opens his savage beak, screams, and is the very
personification of greed and passion. You are
in rage with creature so devoid Of every
sentiment of gratitude. He has not the slight
est consideration; is as selfish as a shoddy con-
tractor, and as malicious as Thad. Stevens.
No one, we are sure, entertains more kindly
regard for friends, or esteems more highly any
memento of friendship. But we trust no one
will send US an eagle Send US an elephant or
crocodile, or even a jackass, with whom we
entertain kind relations,) and we will submit !;
but don't send the eagle. Send us his picture
Year: 1866

RAILROAD AccIDEST.-The passenger train
Of the Orange and Alexandria railroad which
left Lynchburg on Saturday morning met
with an accident when within about one
mile of Gordonsville, by which the engine was
thrown from the track and down an embank-
ment stopping with the wheels in the air and
the machine pretty badly smashed up. The
tender and baggage car also were thrown off
the track Fortunately, the train was going
at slow speed and the engineer and firemen
saved themselves by jumping from the engine
before il upset. No person was hurt.
Year: 1866

which is a thriving town on the bank Of the
Appomattox. Some of our readers will
remember that there was a difficulty there
last year between the adherents of a certain
Grant and those of certain Lee on account
of GOODNESS existing between them. We are
happy to say that the affair was adjusted,
although some traces of the imbroglio may
still be seen. Here we take the Norfolk cars
and are received by
Year: 1866

HiGH BRIDGE PROPERTY FOR sALE-A PLOT OF


Land Just south of the High Bridge. fronting Iar.
lem Beach and High Bridge avenue. having water
grant the ilarbor Commissioners pier line and dock
nearly finished contain about nine of land Apply
to A. flNDLAY n Pine street.
Year: 1866

DOR sALE-A SPLENDID FOUR STORY HOUSE ON
Seyentynnth street. with extra lot in Also two
three story high soop brick Dwellings third
street near Fourth avenue Immediate possession. Apply
to BENEDICT & COLT.
Year: 1866

he undexngned will open the Pnt Clear Rote on or abo+


The 10th day of May next, E.s- sd
This establishment being repaintsd put in cop
pete repair and condition Gas and water works being
erected the grounds beautifully laid out and the house
nshed entirely new with the best of materials and the
improvements.


Arrangements will be made for direct communication with
New Orleans Mole both by steamboat and telegraph
sI BhLHEARD TABLES
o the most approved pt haze been ordered new Ten Pin
Alleys being built and every amusement suitable to the eli
mate and place afforded man, woman and chhd For
BATHING ANrD FISHING
And this celebrated watering place mas no supe
On the continent the under dgued intends to make it
The most and comfortable one IN the world


CHAs. E. sMhFDEs. Manager.
Year: 1866

BRAINS VS. MUscLE.-The comparative ex
haustiveness of brain work and manual or
muscular labor is well worth the considera.
ton of those whose duties in life are particu-
larly confined to the exercise of mind or
muscle, in order that they may arrive at
fair estimate of each in its peculiar sphere
We find the following illusions to this sub
ject in an exchange


Prof. Houghton, of Trinity College, Dub
lin. has publ he'd some curious chemical
computations respecting the relative amounts
of physical exhaustion produced by mental
and manual labor. According to these
chemical estimates, two hours of severe
mental study abstract from the human sys-
tenn as much vital strength as is taken from
it by an entire day of mere hand work.
This fact, which seems to rest upon strictly
scientific laws, shows that the men who do
brain-work should be careful. first, not to
overtask themselves by too continuous ex-
ertion. and secondly, that they should not
omit to take physical exercise, on a portion
of each day. sufficient to restore the equiib-
rum between the nervous and the muscular
system
Year: 1866

A CUNNING exhibitor at recent agri-
cultural fair in Connecticut divided bushel
of peaches and entered one half in his own
name for competition. and the other in the
name of an influential man in a neiedbor-
ing town. The big man got the prize, aud
the other contribution, although off the s'-me
tree, was not mentioned.
Year: 1866

nation at the fate of Jack was so great that
the utmost effort on the part of the command
ing officer scarcely availed to prevent the
men from hanging the struggling wretch
even then, to the limb of tree.
Year: 1866

One day recently, man attired simply in
a blanket, shawl was parading in Syracuse,
cursing dreadfullyi but as he had the small
pox no one dare arrest him. He finally
started for the country, saying that "if the
people Of Syracuse did not like bis style they
had better move out"
Year: 1866

The undersigned has just received fine
lot Of Millinery Goods which she is OPEN
ing rp to the trade OVER THE STORE OF
Moon 4 HUST in Now Oregon.


She invites particular attention to her
Goods believing that both in quality and
price She can give us good bargains as were
ever offered in this place.


New additions will be made as fast as
needed to meet demands
2lv7 Mrs. SHUrTLEwoRTn.
Year: 1866

When Guttenberg, the first printer, was working in his cell in the monastery of St. Aborsgot, he tells us that he heard two voices addres him. The one bade him desist; told him the power his invention would put in the hands of bad men to propagate their wicked ness; told him hew men would profane the art he had created, and how posterity would have cause to curse the man who gave it to the world. So impressed was Guttenberg with what he heard, that he took hammer, and broke to pieces the types he had so la boriously put together. His work of destruc- ton was only stayed by another voice, sweet and musical. that fell on his ear, telling him to go on, and to rejoice in his work; that all good might be the cause of evil but that God would bless the right in the end So tC all of us still come those voices that came tc Guttenberg; the one calling us to worl while it is called to-day-to try to leave thi, world better than we found it; and the other tempting us to give over and take our ease to leave the blow in mid-furrow, and to rest on our oars when we should be pulling against the stream.
Year: 1866

the surer-heated steam is then turned on, and the whole seethed or boiled for an allot- ted period On the tol of this cylinder a water bath is placed, and as the mercurial vapors rise they become condensed Thus the system of thoroughly impregnating the crushed rock with quick silver is carried out with efficiency. After thus cooking, the cyl. inder door is opened, and the whole mass dis charged upona novel shaking table, which IS worked by the power of the steam employed in the previous operation. This table is built of copper. on wooden frame, with rollers and rifles of peculiar construction, which, when it is in motion, give the water, amalgam and dust the same action of the ocean surf an undertow. As the mass descends, the amalgam. from it's metalic weight, gradually clears itself from the quartz dust, and the re- suit is that it is all collected in the troughs of the rifles, containing every particle ot metal, be it precious or base, the quartz holds. The mode of applying super-heated steam to the crushed rock desulpherizes it, freeing the metals, and ali that is necessary is to retort the amalgam to obtain the result of the yield We learn that this process is not as expen- siye as the ordinary method of working, and the public will look with considerable inter est to the future experiments with the same It is to be hoped that it will prove reliable as by its means there are host of at present unproductiye quartz lodges which will afford renumerative results from such working By this process all the immense piles of taihng which environ almost every mill in California can be proitably millions of dollars now lie buried in these sand heaps.
Year: 1866

ABsFSr FRIESDs.-The full import and meaning of these words are forced upon us about these days--these terrific Indian days of savage brutality upon our public roads and mountain passes. All of IIs who have friends travelling to or from our wild frontiers real ize the heart feeling and anxiety inherent in all good natures. Iris then the mind re- verts to the highest qualities of our absent ones. 'Tis then we naturally seek to express our feelings and appreciatory views of those we love and would honor. fin our minds eye we have before us one among others whom we daily miss in our association, whose intel feet is of high order; who displays great energy and splendor of immagination-writes too rapidly to be always correct, but when he takes his time his style is rich, elegant and forcible. He scars into regions beyond the vision of ordinary minds and though he may seem austere and indifferent, he carries heart susceptible Of tender, refined and warm emotions. AGATHA.
Year: 1866

DANGEROUS SPORT.-A youngSter was
arraigncd before the Mayor yesterday for
opening a miniature battery on Grace
street to the danger of passers-by. The
piece, a small Napoleon, was loaded with
a solid shot, which went through an inch
plank, broke a brickbat on the pavement,
and would have gone through something
else had it not been stopped. This sport is
rather dangerous, and these young battery
commanders, in their Christmas engage
ments, should direct their guns so that the
shots will not 60 beyond range.
Year: 1866

STEAMSHIP NIAGARA.-This elegant
steamer of the New York line having been
thoroughly overhauled and repaired, will
again make her regular trips between New
York and this city. She will leave the
former place on Saturday next, and on her
return trip will leave this port on Tuesday
morning.
Year: 1866

ESCAPE OF A HORSE THIEF.-The sheriff
of King George arrived here yesterday
with a white man, whose name we could
not learn, charged with stealing horse in
Henrico, and stopped at the Powhatan
House in the same room with his prisoner.
When the sheriff awoke, his prisoner had
disappeared, and no trace OF him could be
found
Year: 1866

Hop OF THE RICHMOND SOCIAL CIRCLE.
The hop of the Richmond Social Circle
given last evening at the Monticello Hall
was the most brilliant of the season, thus
far. A larger number Of guests were in
vited than had been before, the arrange
ments were more extensive, and no effort
was spared to make it truly grand af-
g.,
Year: 1866

ATTEMPT AT BURGLART.-Night before
last party of burglars made an attempt
to get into the Eagle foundry, and had
nearly succeeded, when a policeman came
upon them and scared them off.
Year: 1866

A SEAsoNABLE PRESENT For THE Or
PHASs.-ss At this season of feasting and
good cheer, who, one of our correspond
ents asks, "who will remember the or
phans. and send a contribution of ham,
turkey, or confectionery, that they may
make merry and be glad, and for time
forget that no fathers hand can minister to
their enjoyment % Some one will, we are
aurp
Year: 1866

We learn by letter from Hon. s. D. Smith
that the sum of five thousand dollars can be OBJ
tanned in San Francisco to assist in re-opening
the above road and all that is necessary for the
people here to do, in order to secure their CO.
operation, is to make an exertion toward the
accomplishment of the enterprise by subscribing
AT least equal amount, and show determi-
nation to put this route in good travelling condi-
tion at as early day as possible. 1t is to the
interest of every citizen in this portion of the
Territory to put their shoulders to the Wheel
and by the outlay of a few dollars, secure to
ourselves the advantages which are within our
grasp, and make this a travelled route, not only
for merchandise from this valley and the Colum-
ba river, but also for emigration from the East.
If we had beea more energetic in the past, hun
dreds of wagons and people would have immi-
grated to Washington Territory during the past
two seasons, instead of returning to the States
because they were unable to cross the Bitter Root
mountains with teams; and now if we open the
road, we can easily enjoy fair share of the
Montana trade. 1t is true that the enterprise ofone
company has already opened route across the
Blue mountains4hnoour immediate@vicinity, at an
expense Of SIS, 900; and if we could unite and
eIpend one-siIth of that amount on the road
which is already constructed over the mountains
east of usi the benefits arising to us would be
even greater than those which we have already
obtained from the opening of the road last men
toned. public meeting is called for the pur-
pose of considering the enterprise alluded to in
-


are interested in the growth and prosperity of
this valley, as well as this portion of the Terri
ritory generally, will attend, and subscribe to-
ward the object in view, each according to his
means and ability The meeting will be held
at the court house on tomorrow Saturday
afternoon, at 2 O'Clock, Pm.
Year: 1866

TIE TRAvEL.-The stages for Boise 90
out loaded down with passengers. The great
majority are bound for Blackfoot, and take
that route as being the least obstructed at
this season of the year. The stages beyond
Boise have applications greatly beyond their
capacity, and we are told that seats are en-
gagged two weeks ahead. From and after
this date, the travel will begin to be divided,
quite number of persons being about to 20
by way Of the Ceur d'Alene route. 1t is
thought that the first parties will have con-
siderable difficulty in getting through, but
after the trail is once broken, those who fol-
low will experience little or no difficulty.
With regard to the Pen d'Oreille route, we
learn Of no one that thinks of going that
way, and so far as Spring travel is concerned,
it is fair to say that this much vaunted route
is a perfect failure. What with the aid Of
capital and any amount of blowing, it is posS
sible that the Pen d Oreille route may yet be
galvanized into a sickly existence, but we
doubt it.
Year: 1866

"CAsH MONEY FOR THE FREIGHT."-It
will be seeE from the notice in our advertise
ing columns, that in future all freight bills
on merchandise landed at Wallula must be
paid previous to delivery. Those who desire
a credit on freight accounts must make ar
rangements for the same at the Portland of
fee. Those concerned will take notice.
We know nothing of the reason for this new
regulation, but certainly it will be attended
with great inconvenience to- the majority
of our business men who have heretofore
been in the habit of settling their bills when
called upon by the COmpany's agent 1t is
possible that very few shippers have taken
advantage of this arrangement to secure a
sort of forced credit, but we submit that
the many should not be punished for the
shortcomings of the few.
Year: 1866

The SUFFRAGE QUESTION. Astoria
Gazette is anxious to involve US in discuss
sion of the negro suffrage question. We adj
wise our friend to go slow. The Gozette is
understood to be a Custom House institu.
ton, and if too demOnstrative, it is possible
that the editor may be compelled to let go
his hold upon the public teat.
Year: 1866

CONDITION OF MAIN STREEr.-Teams>
ters tell US that Main stree' is in worse
condition than any road leading out from
Walla Walla. Teams thatreaoh town with
out any difficulty, "stalIg IN the middle of
our principal thorough fare. Take Main
Street from the bridge to its intersection
with Third street, embracing the very heart
Of the business portion of the town, and it
may 6tly be described as a vast sea of mud,
the depths of which teamsters are compelled
to fathom, at the risk of losing their animals.
Just new it it impossible to remedy the evil,
but another season should not be allowed to
pass without having Main street. placed in
thorough repair. We have no hills to grade
away, or depressions to fill in, All that is
necessary is to elevate the bed Of Main Street
say from Is to "a inches, aud round it off
so as to give drainage on either side. GRAY
ol, the very best material for the purpose, is
to be had in unlimited quantities in the i'm
mediate neighbOrhOod of the town, aud hence
the improvement need not involve any very
large outlay. A town as prosperous as Wal
la Walla, can we'll afford an expenditure Of
this kind, and it will speak i'll for the enter
prise of the property holders if they allow
our principal thoroughfare to remain in its
present disgraceful condition. Neglects of
this character attracts the attention of stran-
gers, and serve to give the impression that
we are lacking in enterprise. Let us show
by our action that any such impression is ill.,
founded.
Year: 1866

II has been urged in some quarters that the
State has within its territorial limits rather too
many small counties, subjecting few persons,
comparatively speaking. to heavy expenses
OF county government, and rendering them less
able to bear their proportion Of the burdens
of the State and General Government.-Sae-
ramento Unfon.


This is not the view of the matter taken by
the Chico Courant, which argues that there
are too many large counties in the State, and
that Butte county should be divided in order
to make small counties more numerous, and
to "lesseu the expenses Of county government.
OF course, the Courant does not, cannot, advo-
cate division for the benefit of the people
generally. Whether certain large property
holders in Chico township will ever be able
to carry their point remains to be seen: but,
if they should succeed. We believe their scheme
will bankrupt the people, and not accomplish
even what they foDdly desire, their own
aggrsndisement.
Year: 1866

OUR SrRSErs.-Whiie many places less
favored by nature have, during the past
remarkably wet season, been cursed by muddy
streets to the extent of almost an embargo
Oroville has enjoyed comparatively dry and
pleasant ,horoughfares. there being at no time
mud sufficient 10 render pedestrianism unpleas
ant For this we are also indebted to the
labors of our energetic Road Overseer. Jerome
Foster Work is now going forward, under
bis supervision, in several places on our streets.
which. when finished, will render them equal to
the best macadamized streets elsewhere. There
were several places where they were badly cut
up by the wheels Of heavy freight wagons (;
these, By filing up and system OF drainage
are being thoroughly repaired, so that when
the Spring trade opens. heavily loaded
"schoouers" will have no difficulty in passing
over the streets in any part of town.