Gtlje rcjon SVrgus. W. L. ADAMS, KIUTOS AMU Morll!TO. o&xctoiv czty: SATURDAY, OCTOliEU 31, 1857. fJT 1). W. Craw li authorized lo da any bin tnua couuected Willi Tli Argue Office during niy absence. W. L. ADAMS, tiT Tlirro iw quito ft lively timo in PorilaoJ ihe last wk, owing lo several topics of iuttrsst boirtg Irotiglit upon the tapis in quick succession. First enmo (lie news of the rubbery of Treviti's store, wbicb throw tho whole city inlo a tremen dous excitement. Every body of coure was busy in trying to tiunt up llio bur glars. Wliilo publio attention was king thus directed, " Jo Lane's boy," who turns the crank of the Times, seized upon the opportunity to ferret out" tho editor of the Standard and spit in Lis face. The cause of this n!'yer-j assault has not transpired, excepting to a fw who are in--itialeJ inlo the mysteries of ho uisciliiis pertaining to tho " time-honored usages of eur party." Wo prcauino Jo Laue told him it must lo dune in order to " save tho Union." Of course a man with tho patri otism of a " union-loving democrat" like Loland would " submit" lo such an opera tion, as all good driven-nigger dumoornts ore taught to do when tho "safety of our glorious Union" is nt stuko. " Mack Re publicans" being against "submitting" 1a such discipline, aro of course denounc ed as " disunionists." This littlo affair of course became the 'theme of conversation for a time among the littlo squads, who, for the moment, aban doned all thoughto of the robber, and congregated in knot around the corners end groceries to tnlk over tho matter, and express opinions of course in harmony with their politics. Next came tbo news of an accident by which somo person got his head broke, and vas already at the doctor's office Laving his skull trepanned. Amid all this tu mult which had placed the whele popula tion on its " beam ends," bang ! went the cannon of tha U. S. M. Steamer, which hove in eight, rounded to, and brought the terrible news that the steamer Cor- tral America was wrecked off the coast of North Carolina, with the loss of nearly five hundred passengers, an account of which will be found in this paper. jtar John D, Dement of this city was a passenger on the Central America, re- cently wrecked oflf Cape Ilatleras. Ho was picked up by a vessel ihe next morn ing after the steamer went down, after Laving floated on a plank twelve hours. Mr. Dement has had several narrow es- capes by sea before, and ho was low spirit ed for a month before he left for tho States, by reason of a presentiment that "some thing was going to happen." lie lost no money excepting what be had on his per son for traveling cxpsnsss. We predict that if be gels homo safe this time he will always " take it by land," instead of water, unless, perhaps, urgent business should in duce him to embaik on the " raging ca nawl," In which case he will probably be furnished with two life preservers, besides having t plunk strapped to his back. OCrTlio fire proof storo house of Trevitt Scc9.,of Portland, was broken open by burglars last Saturday night and robbed of some three thousand dollars. The thieves cut a holo in the reof of the build ing by which they entered it, and after opening tho doors rolled tho sufo upon a dray, and "took tho responsibility of re moving tho deposits" n short distance out of town, when the snfo was blown open with powder and the cash taken out. No clue Las yet been had to tho robbers. OCT Mr. Laiouretto has left a "pound" poar in this office weighing two pounds. Those who can beat that will be admitted to our sanctum nt almost any hour. 00" The "rainy season'1 has set in, judging from the mists that hang around tho mountain trips, and the occasional go li tis showers. The prospect is good for an - open winter. Tho late rains have started the grass, so that the prairies and hill tops are clothed with green, nnd the ''cattle up on a thousand hills" are luxuriating in ""good grass." W Some lew persons aro endeavoring to frighten voters inlo supporting the con stitution by telling them that if they vote K'ninst tho constitution they have no right to vote on tho subjoct of slavery. Let every man remember that he can voto for or against tho constitution, just as he pleases, and then he can vote for or against slaver)', just as he chooses, and then for or against frco negrrv, just as he likes. jfST We hope that our friends will bear in mind our request to send us the result of the vote on the constitution and on sla very, as soon as the polls aro closed on the 9th of November. Let every man sue to it that he is at the polls, and, after after voting on the constitution, let him dis charge his duty lo hi country, his poster ity, and his G;d, by voting against slavery. The present prospect is that "free state" will carry by over 3000 majority, but let us have 5000 majority if we can. The negro-worshipers have already caved in and acknowledge they Lav not a ghost of a chance for slavery. C3T DierdorfT ic Ainsworth Lave built fire-proof store house immediately above Holmes' brick building. Of the V. H. Malt Mlctathlt CENTRAL AMEBIC A! With over 400 Lives M It becomes our painful duty lo announce tbo total loss sf lbs sieamshlp Central Americft (late the George Law), with more than four hundred lives, ihe Califor. nia mails of the SOtb of August, and be twocn fifteen and sixteen hundred thousand dollars in specio, en the 12th of Septem ber. Tho Central America was Louud to Now York, and foundered at set in tre mendous hurricane, when off Caps Hot. teras, nnd all the cfTorts of her aoblo com mander and brave crew could not save Lor- The Central America was sot ft new steamer, but was tho old George Law, which was overhauled, re constructed, and re named ft fuw months since. She was built in 1853, and is said by thti New York papers to have been considered a very staunch boat. She was a large side-wheel steamer, with but a small spread of canvas, and wns commanded by Lieut. Win. L. (Icrudan, of the U. S. Navy, who is well known to tho country as tho leador of tho Amazon Exploring Expedition. lie was a gallant oflicor and thorough seaman do is supposed to Lave perished, as he went down with the vessel, but was after ward seen struggling manfully for life, THE PROBABLE NDMUER LOST. Wbon the Central America arrived at Havana, sho reported at the office of the Captain-General as having on board 492 passengers, crew 101 in oil 003. She landed 0 and took oa about 5, making tho wholo number on board when she left Ha vann, 002. Number known to be saved, 173 missing, 419. R. T. Brown, Esq., ono of the pioncor merchants of Sacramento, and a gentle man in whose statements the utmost roll ance can be placed, furnishes tho Now York Tribune with the following thrilling nurrative. Mr. Drown and n single com panion were tho first to reach Now York Like many ethers of the gallant souls on board tbo ill fated vessel, he went down with the ship, and was the last rescued, by the barque Ellen, from the waves, af. tor being in the sea for twelve Lours. STATEMENT OF MR. E. T. BHOWN. We left Aspiuwnll on the afternoon of September 3, at 4 o'clock ; arrived at Ila vana en Monday evening, tho 7th. Left Havana the next morning about 9 o'clock. I did not go on shore at Havana. The weather was fine. Sept. 9, Wednesday morning, the wind blow fresh. Sept. 10, Thursday morning, strong wind; at night very strong, almost a hurricane. Sept. 11, Friday morning, there wns a heavy and severe gale. I Bat from 8 o'clock in the morning until 12 at noon watching the pro gress of the storm. The steamor, nil the timo, had her head en the sea, and acted handsomely, and never appeared to even strain, for there was no creaking noise of that character. The wind was very strong, but tho soa was excessively high. At that timo tho vessel behaved so well that 1 mad up my mind to wait two weeks for her at any subsequent time that I should wish to go to California. There is but one opinion on (his subject held by all of the fifty pas sengers saved on tho Ellen. Capt. Bad go r said that he never saw a ship behave better. The only apprehension I felt was that her machinory might give out or be come damaged. During the morning the spanker was set, but in an hour it was blown away. At 12 o'clock I went down stairs ; I was there hardly an hour, when word was given to get nil the buckets ready Capt. Badger giving the order. At 2 o' clock all bands commenced bailing. At this time ono of the engines that on tho starboard side stopped, owing to tho fire in the furnace going out. At 2 o'clock the fire in the furnaco on tho larboard side went out, and that engine, which bad been working but slowly, also stopped. The reason was that they could not get coal, on account of the water which had come in. After the fires went out, the steamer went into the trough ef the sea. There were two lines of buckets formed from the low er well-bole, near the cabin, to the deck about fifty men in each lino, besides fifty men forward, who were bailing from tho well-hole on the steerage side of the steam er, We worked assiduously and laborious ly, and succeeded in preventing tho water from increasing upon us by the rapid use of the buckets. Until dark, the water in the hole was.not so deep but that we could see the pig iron in the bottom, which was carried there for ballast. Near dark it commenced gaining on us considerably, and continued to gain uulil she sank. The pumps aft, on deck, wore entirely out of order, and would net draw the water. Men, however, worked them all night. DuriHg Friday afternoon, they succeeded in pelting up steam again for a short time. Sept. 12, Saturday morning, I worked six hours, only resting once or twice, but afterward wo discovered that no water had been drawn up by them, and that our la bor was accordingly lost. Tbo discharg ing pipes ef the pumps is on tho side, bo low the deck and out of sight hence the ignorance of tho futility of their labors. I first took hold sad worked three hours, but, finding that we were not gaining on the water, we Lad them repaired. We then went to work again, although I told them that I did not want to waste strength upon them unless they were doing some service. In ftboul two or threo Lours, ono of those who repaired them came to us and said they did not work toslTuct, as ho bad discovered, on examination, that they brought np no water. We then went to work to haul a rope which was attached to barrels, which wo passed up and down through the skylight, Tho man who tried lo repair the pumps said they were all out of order. Tho bailers wore al work, also, all of tho preceding night, and they work ed faithfully, cousUiing of passengers, both fore and aft. I do not think any one slept that night, except some few who laid down from exhaustion. I did pot sleep a moment from Thursday night until I got on board tho barque Ellen, on Saturday moruing, when I immediately fell asleep, being completely worn out and exhausted. About 3 o'clock en Saturday a sail hove in sight. Wo firod a gun and placed our flag at half mast. It proved lo be tho barque Marine, of Boston. We then con sidered ourselves safe. She camo near and wo teld her our condition. She lay about a mile distant, and we sent the ladies and children, iu three small boats to tbo barque. There wore thus sent about twenty-six Indies. Accompanying the ladies was Judge Munson, of Sscramcnto, Albert Priest, of Jamaica, L. I., and Theo dore Payne, of San Francisco, besiJcs three or four othors, whose names I do not know. The engineer, Georgo E. Ashby, assumed the sole charge ef the last boat, and, as same approached, endeavoring to got in, bo drew his knife and threatened Is stab any other one who should attempt to get into the boat, there boing four or five already in her j but, watching his oppor tunity at a convenient moment, he jump ed into tbo boat and pushed off in a cow ardly manner. Among tho rescued pass engers, there is but ons opinion, and that is that tho loss of the steamer is to be attribu ted to him, in letting the fires go out. The ports ef the Central America could not be closed tightly in tho lower cabin, and tho vessel leaked very badly at the shaft, so much that the ongincer had pre viously asked for blankets to stop the leak. One of our small boats was washed away on Friday, and two were stove in launch ing. About dark a schooner hove in sight, and passed us on the starboard side; she was told our position by the captain. Iler captain replied that " he would lie by ;" but on the contrary, they passed, and we saw nothing more of them. She passed so quickly, that we could not ascertain her name. She was rather small, and clipper built, but of sufficient size to have contain ed us all. Al that time the storm was not very severe. We then bad but one sail on our mainmast. The brig Marino was fast disappearing. She would have probably taken on board more passengors, but she was disabled in ber sailing gear, so she could not control her motions, and had to run before the wind. Wo now perceived no Lope of keeping afloat much longer, and nearly all prepared for the worst by procuring life-preservers and floating ma terials. Three rockets were discharged, and just afterward a heavy sea broke near ly over her, carrying two or threo hun dred souls with it as it receded into the ocean, of. which number I wns one. The life preservers were mostly all tin, and wero therefore not of much scrvico, as a slight dent from coming in contact with a solid substance would destroy them. But few cork preservers were on board. I had, previously to our being struck by the sea gone on the hurricane deck, and taking the square eover to a hatchway, tied ropes around it nnd carried it to the starboard wheelbeuse, to be ready for use when she sunk. I had hardly got there when this wave carried mo into the ocean; Iliad also a cork life-preserver on, and held tightly to one of the ropes Iliad fast ened to the hatchway. I went down, and remained until nearly strangled. The sea W03 as high then as at any time, but it was less windy. When 1 came up and had freed my eyes from water, so as to look around, the steamer had disappeared. The sea was literally covered with human beings and floating objects. A fearful cry almost ft yell shrieked in my ears, which seemed to arise from all of them at once. I suc ceeded in getting on a piece of tha hurri cane deck, where I was soon joined by a companion Mr. John D, Dement, of Or- egon City. This wns about 8 o'clock in the evening. We remained there all night, tossed about. The clouds had dispersed and it was star light. On the morning of Sunday we saw a sail, and succeeded in attracting atten tion. At eight o'clock we were picked up by the Norwegian barque Ellen, we Lnv- ing been in the water twelve hours. Wo were the last ones rescued. No others were in sight, and we saw none af terward. Forty-eight passengers were al ready on board. At the request of Mr. Easton, the captain had continued his search until be found us. TUB nURRlCANE. There is little doubt that the hurricane had a circular motion or was, in fact, what is commonly callee a whirlwind. From the direction it took, it is probable that the Central America vu caught in the very center of the whirl. Tho outer edge of tho whirlwind doubtless struck her on Wednesday, the 9lh, the time which tbe Empire City first experienced it, and from that time until Saturday, tho 12th, she must Lave gallantly battltJ with it, until the center reached her, and she could do longer hold out against tbo torrors of ibis awful phenomena. Tbe extent of the gale must have been considerable, for the Cunard stesmer Persia sxpsrienced a heavy touch of it on Friday, Sept. 1 1th, which literally swept Ler sleeks, though her course was a good deal to the northward of I ho track of ihe Central Am erica and Empire City. Its fury reached as far south at least as Wilmington, North Carolina, where considerable damago was dene to the shipping from FiiJay to Sun day, and vessels continued to arrive daily al Now York and other ports with the ef fects experienced in this terrible blow, Tho ship foundered on tho eastern odgo of tho Gulf Stream, about 400 miles from Capo llatteras, which has been truly term ed "tho graveyard of the mariner." CAUSE OP THE DISASTER, It is the general opinion that the violent laboring of the ship, during the gale, caus ed such excessive leakage that the Chief Engineer, Mr. Ashby, became dismayed at a comparatively early Lour, and cowardly deserted Lis post, thus surrendering the entire control over Lis department, and cutting oft the most valuable auxiliaries f safety. This opinion has extensively pre vailed among those rescued, and been shared by Capt. McGowaa, of the Empire City, who Las Lad excellent opportunities to become acquainted with all the facts of the cose, and, knowing these facts, he in dignantly refused the Chief Engineer a passage lo New York in his steamer, from Norfolk. TIIB ENGINEER'S STATEMENT, ETC. Mr. Ashby says ho is ready to meet any investigation that may be ordered as to his conduct in leaving tbe vessel, or tho man ner in which he performed his duties. II says he left in the boat, by the captain's orders, to arrange with ihe captain of the brig Marine to bring his vessel closer; and that the crew of the boats refused to return to the steamer with him, all do sorting the boats. He says that tho en. gines were slopped by the rapid rising ef the water, making it impossiblo to get at the coal. lie, however, gives no explana tion why nil the pumps on the ship wore out of order, and the donkey-engiue un serviceable. . Ashby has been in the employ of the company about nine years, and has always stood very high. He was considered a superior man, in every respect, in his pro fession. Everybody has always had great confidence in him. He never fullered, but has always shown the greatest bravery and resolution in coses of great trial of vessels on wbicL he was engineer, and was considered one of their best men. Those who have traveled with him had so mnch confidence in him that they would elect to await the vessel on which ho was engineer. Another statement relates that Ashby was taken on board the Marine, having left tho Central America in the last boat. His brutal conduct to several of the passen gers is related. The ladies acknowledge his kindness to them, but the men generally seem to condemn his course. Many pas sengers express the opinion that had he kept up the fires and attended to Lis busi ness properly, this sad disaster would never have happened. HOW THE CAPTAIN BEHAVED. The Captain's conduct, from the first to the last, was worthy of all praise. He was very active in the beginning, and very self-denying in the end. Ho went around in every part of the ship, urging the men to do their duty, and showing them how to do it to tho best advantage. He brought the men fresh water whenover any one wanted it. Every man felt encouraged continually by tbe Captain's untiring de votion. THE NOBLE SPIRIT EXHIBITED. The Alta California remarks as follows upon this sad disaster : " Terrible scones and circumstances such as this develope the strong and tha weak points, the bravery and the cowardice of humanity, and we can but feel a pride in our common human nature, at tho manli ness, the unselfish spirit, the more than gallantry exhibited by the male passengers of the ill-fated vessel, who, with death staring them in the face, made no attempt to save inemjclves, until tho women and slildren were disposed of in safety. To the honor of these noble men who live, and as a blessed remembrance, sheddiBg a lustre upon the departed, it is a signifi nllnf fn iL.i .. . - , ... . ' ctfrry woman ana aula on hoard teas saved. Time was, in the age of cnivairy,' when such heroic self-forget-fulness iipon the very threshold ef a yawn ing grave, within the very portals of death, would have been rewarded with spurs of gold and elaborate armorial ornaments, and titled names. Now the living have by thoir heroic actions, won a better title to nobility one which has enshrined thoir names in the common heart of humanity one which princes ner potentates, nor earthly circumstance can rob them of, and the memories of the dead are surrounded with a halo of glory. And the noble wo men, too they who, in hours of pleasure, were light, perhaps, and frivolous, how wll they behaved, never faltereng in the dark ened hour, cheering with their smiles and words those who wero striving to save ihem, many of them desirous of sharing the common fate of their protectors." A dispatch to the Petersburg Express from Norfolk, says that the passengers saved by tbe Marine think tbat others have I been rescued, as they aw sororal lights In the distance on the fatal night. They en. lertalo strong hopes of ihe safuly of Cap- lain Ilerodon, who was oa the wheel-house when tho ship went down. Ho was last seen clinging to I plank, struggling manful. ly f.r life. The testimony of every passenger saved is to tbe effect tbat tbe Captain, throughout tho whole emergency, behaved nobly and bravely. Ho doterved a better fate. He had inspired eveiybody with confidence and zeal, but also with a personal affection for bim. Tho safety of the women and children is owing altogether to bis disci pline and influence on board tho ship. His officers deserve credit for an eqally hcroio part. Another Steamer Lost. Effects of the Gale. During tbe gale that founder ed the Central America, the steamer Nor folk was also lost. Sho was running be tween Philadelphia and Norfolk, but fortu nately her passengers were token off by another steamer. Quite a number of ma rine disasters also occurred along the coast, and on land a severo hurricane, accompa nied with heavy rains, prevailed over Southern Virginia and North Carolina, sus pending travel and doing much damago. Kansas. St. Louis, Sept. 10. Kansns advices say that the Constitutional Convention had organized with John Culhouh as presi dent. Calhoun had mado a speech in fa vor of submitting tbe Constitution to the people. Five hundred troops left Leavenworth on tho Oth for New Mexico. The S'. Joseph Journal of the lOih gives an accouat of a battle between Col. Sum ner's command and a band of Indians, about tbe middle ef August, on the Arkan sas river. The troops had four killed, and the Udians twenty. The same paper says the report of the slaughter of four hun dred Indians is unfounded. CtT The modifications made to tbe Overland Mail route to (lie Pacific, at the instance of Hon. Jne. S. Phelps, but which required the assent of the contractors, are .as follows : The routo starting from St. Louis to pass not further west than Spring field, Missouri ; thence by Fayeitcvillo, Van Duren and Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Preston, Texas, intersecting nt that point the roule from Memphis via Little Rock, Preston and Fort Fillmore to Sari Fran cisco. OCT Judiro Curtis, of the United States Supreme Court, has resigned, but his suc cessor bos not been appointed. MARRIED: Oct. 22, by Rev. Mr. ChunJIer, Mr. Harvey B. May to Miss Eliza Jane M. Uard, of this co. DIBS: At li is residence on Muddy, Linn county, Sept. 17th, Mr. J. W. La Rue, late of Warren county, Illinois. Oqnawka Spectator please copy. Ia this county, Oct. 1C, infant son of Auion B. and Clarissa E. Uleasou. SECOND AND LAST VISIT OF THE njst7AJV.n:av.irwrBsr'JE: CIRCUS! Previous to their Departure FOR CALIFORNIA. AFTER a successful season, and whose per formances have been visited by mora than TO, 000 People! during their last tali r through the Mining Towns of California, Sacramento and San Francisco, with THE LARGEST PAVILLKKV! ever in this Territory, capable of sealing 3000 persous, with MORE PERFORMERS than ever traveled with any other company in this Territory. Our performers are masters of their profession, a nd nevor have been connected with any other circus in this country. For variety, novelty, and splendor, the proprietors can confidently declare this establishment to be VX PRECEDENT FD and IX EQUALED in every department. The golden opiuions this company have won for themselves during their lust tour thiough this country, place them at the bead ef all amusements in this Territory, Will exhibit at the following places: SILVERTON, Mondav evening, Nov. 2d. BROWN'S (French Prairie), Tuesday eve. Nov 3. CIIAMPOElJ, Wednesday evening, Nov. 4th. OUEOOX CITY, 1 bursas J Evc'g, Nov. 5. Attached to this magnificent establishment are the following distinguished and celebrated artistes, whose services the proprietors have secured, re gardless of expense : BUSS CELXXTA LONG, THE DARING EQUESTRIENNE, who for grace and ease has been pronounced by critiques the Pride of tbt Cirque. MR. Tt. M. HXNXLinr, The great Slack Rope Performer and Equel trian assuming eight different characters on horseback sdl jr. t. mxrciiST, Juggler, La Perche Performer, and Equilibrut. Master J. ARMSTR01VQ. In his great and incredible act of throwing a VUUULE SOMERSAULT, revolving twice in lbs air before alighting on his feet ! Aim enllMtrinn anA 1 1 v. uu. m jrcriurmer. THE CLOWN OF CLOWNS, The people's favorite Buffoon and witty Jester. Mr. Long's style of clowning is entirely new, and devoid of everything approaching vulgarity to gether with his educated dog SPRIGHTLY, when performances are novel and amusing. MR X. C. PT7RBABC, La Perche Bearer, and general performer. Messrs. Glorer, Godfrey, King, Ilogen, and others. Accompanying this great establishment is BUCKII ART'S CELEBRATED BRASS Bill D, lata of San Francisco. JV. B. Out teats or all caroetrd. Vthtrt mill he in attendance, and itrict decorum ateerved. Paicnor Admission Dri i Circle, $1 50; Pit, 1 08. tCW Doors open at 61 'clock. Performance will commence at a qnarter pant 7 o'clock. Uct. 31. t. l IVMEKOY, Agent. Model Architect, a Vol. PRICK 824. Also, Examples of Machine ... . , ,., .,, uepertinenu of muehmery, mill-work, and general eniliiMrli,. eVo. I'riee$l9. For .ale at Ihe " not. 31. VII Y BOOK 8T0RB. UNITED STATES HOTEL HAVING loused Ids MAIN ST . HOUSE In thin city for s tetm of fe years, we liuvo opetied the same under tliejjjl'l name of tho VMTV.U HI AT EH HOTKU and, after a tiiorouoii rirriNo wind MrtiiW the comfort of the traveling community, we'iii nowYpsred to wait upon all who raw flvor I! with a call. " OUR TABLJ2 will be furninhed with the best the market aflbrda. llooni for Private vminu can nlwaya be hud. 0001) STAOLlNOttt. uected with the eelablibbmeut. Terms modern WM. MAYIC8, J. L. IIROPHKT. Oregon City, October 31, 1857. jjj),nj To Stockholders. THE stockholders of Ihe Tualatin River Trans, nd N. Co. are hereby notified that the 8th 9th, and 10th instalments on their stock are re quired to be paid to the Treasurer respectively oa or before the 1311) November ami the Sth sndiiith December next. TIIOS. I'OPK, Oct 24, 1807-28 prM(. Stationery, tfco. THE subscribers linvt just received It) reams blue laid cap paper. 20 " white " ' 20 " blue " letter ' . 40 " note paper, 20 bill ' 600 qra hf bd day books, SO ' full bd records, 100 " " ledgers, 20 dm memorandum books) ALSO Envelopes, steel pens, pen holders, Ink erasers. India rubber, gum labels, ink in quarts, pinu uul lands. oelSI 0. AUERNIiTllY & co 300 LliS. skein cottons, white and coined. 200 lbs skein thread IT' 300 packs p'ns, 50 no. needles, 1 00 doz fine combs, 50 " Kiig horn combs just received. Oct. 24, 1857. (J. AUEBNETI1Y 4co. Bolting Cloth. A SMALL lot of Dutch anchor bolting cloth, Noa. tt and 8, for sale by Oct.24,1857. G. ABEIINETHY A ee, Look Here, Friends! ALL those who are Indebted lo me art most respectfully invited to settle up their aceimnli by CliiUlmus, us I am preparing lo leave for Frunce. EUGIONIi Li TOREST. Oregon City, Oct. 17, 1857. 27tf $1,000 Reward! THE above reward will be paid for information that will leud to the detection of the scoun drel who fired the Cunrl-IIuuo in Oregon C'ily two weeks since. SAM'L MILLER, A. U. 110LCOMU, October 17, 1857-27lf Co. Com'ri, Caldron Kettles 0 F from sixlccu lo sixty gul'oiiK, at MILWAIN'S. LIMES just received and fur pule by mjUO V. CIIAUMAX Groat Inducements. THE PROPRIETOR OF THE FRENCH STORE in this city, takes tin's method to invite the publio to call and examine his etoek of GOODS. He has now on hand, au.l will continue loreeein by ulmost every steamor, a line assortment of the best quality of goods, which he is determined lo sell us cheap as anybody ehie, if nut a. littl cheaper. TIic Lndicx, in Particular, are requested to come where they will find ihebtfT and LATEST FASHION'S of Dress Goods, of every description. He bus, and is constantly receiving, DRY GOODS, consiKtiii; in part of tlio following articles Coeheco, Pacific, Dudley, Coneitejo, Philip Allen, Fall River, Merrimao.aad numerous other PRINTS, nil lute styles; English and French merinos, Lyons cloth blat-k, blue, purple, and pink alpacas, jaconet, book and Swiss inunliu, a tine assortment of laces and edging, velvet trio ings, &c, domestic ginghams, blue, mixed, and gruy satinet, sheep's grey nnil fancy cloth, Milford and Buukor Dill jeans, blenched aud brown sheet ing, brown und blue drilling, denims, hickory shirt ing, black velvet, also a fine lot ofplaiddressgeodt, Brussels carpet, &e., &o. Jtteu & Uoy'n Clothing. Blue, black, and brown cloth coots of the finest quality, tweed business do., block cloth vests, s Jst lot of blk doeskin and satinet pants, all qualities and sizes, rubber jackets, gray over and uudershirts, white and hickory shirts, hats and caps, BOOTS & SHOES men's, boys' and youths' boots, ladies', misses', and children's morocco, goal, kid, and calf boots and shoes. It is no trouble to show goods, and he ways be happy to see his customers, whether they purchase or not. EUGENE U FOREST. Oregon City, Dec. 6, 1856. 34m7 Furniture. mHE subscriber has just receiv-, I e.t a larijc supply ol ruiuti- TUKE of all descriptions, consist ing in part as follows Sofas, mahogany and black walnut; Chamber sets; Bureaus, with or without marble tops; Office desks; , . . Rocking chairs, stuffed in hair, carpet, sad cane and wood seats; Dining chairs, cine and wood seats; Office chairs, do do do Children's do, high dining and rocking; Bedsteads, various kinds; Tables, center, (jsra, auuu.u.uS, Writing desksj Sldebo-nc's-, Parlor chu! sj Settees; Reading, toilet, and work tables; Looking-glarecs; Mattresses, hair, moss, and wool; Window shades; Feathers; Paper hangings, of every style; Oilcloth; Chinese matting; fluid lamps, and ben- ing fluid ; with a variety of other srucles tt numerous to mention. . Persona wishing to purchase will please call s examine for themselves. , All kinds of country prodnce taken in " for goods. Tiiua. jiii.i""--- March 22, 1856. 49tf Reading for the Million. S. J. McCORMICK HAS CONSTASTLV OK BAND AT TBI TtiHtU SOW rroas, raoKT-rr, ror.TL.iND, ossoos, A Choice selection of Popular Booksjjfs papers, Magazines and Fancy SlalKSMry Among the books on hand will be found "JT on Temperance, Agriculture, IIor,icol";i"-, tnry, J'oetry, jjiograpny, meuiwui Science, School Books, Romances, Iff Subscription received for Harper, b(T Godey, Leslie's, or Putnam, ' J-' g-L o.'.i. fnr anv newpP published in any part of tbe Union. Remember the Franklin Book Store a- paper Agency, Front street, rortld 0rrT tV. priced catalogue will be in April, and will be sent to any part of U lory lree on appucua. SHAKER SaiMrnrilla. al the -,,, OREGON I ITY DRl't STOK