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THE STATE REPlllLlll.Y. 'The Struggle of to-day is not altogether for to-day, it is for the vast future also." J. M. GALE, Editor. EUGENE CITY, SATURDAY, JULY 12, 1862. Valedictory. With this issue our editorial chargo of tlio State Rei'im.ioas ceases. Circumstances over which wo hnvo not the control, impel us to seek n livelihood in some other field of labor. And as we retire wo nsk permission of a lenient pub lic, to say n word or two in correction of some erroneous reports, which have been circulated to our embarrassment, concerning tlio manner in which we have written tlio editorials of this paper, and tho object we had in view in under taking its supervision. It has been alleged that we write under the inspiration and by the dictation of disembodied spirits, and that oiif object is to drive the paper furiously into the promulgation of rabid reform sentiments. In answer to these statements, we must say that they nre incorrect, and wo can account for their receiving credulity, only on the ground that wo nre known to bo favorable to both political and social rcfi rm, in so far as the public mind is prepared to appreciate it. liut as we liavo not seen fit ut any time to employ a dictator among visible men, it is hardly rational to suppose that wo would seek to do so among invisible ones. As some nre curious to know tho manner iu w liich we write, wo will gratify their curiosity by explanation. We have written nil tho edito rial matter of the paper from tho first number, excepting a very few contributions from our friends who are on this side of Jordan yet, un aided by any inspiration other than that which comes by earnest aspiration and laborious re search. That research in a political direction, we confess, dates back almost exclusively to tlio commencement of this journal ; it has been con ducted, at times, by poring over volumes of political writers and speeches of partisan lenders, nt other times, by conversing with men who were better informed in politics than oursclf nnd nt other times by reflecting, sitting alone in the room with our eyes closed nnd our minds' eye sonring nwny into tho interior realms of thought, nnd gathering knowledge from tho fall ing spray of Iho fountain ot eternal realities, while scinctillations from tho great central sun intellectual light have awakened latent powers of the mind into nctivo existencies. During tho brief space of time in which we have been engaged in the political arena, we have made somo discoveries and letirned many les sons, prominent nmong which is tho following: when men's activo benevolence provo to bo in commensurate with their boasted philanthropy, and when by such wo are held up to tlio more uncivil portion of community as a subject of de rision, nnd to tho quasi-phihitithropist ns a sub ject of unjust criticism ; wo shall not scorn the frowns of thoso who possess pecuniary powers, neither will wa make war upon close fisted soci ety. Hut wo choose, rather, to peaceably retire to quiet life and await a better opportunity to be heard in the advocacy of our favorite theme, which wo havi but slightly touched upon ns yet, viz : The Science of Governmental Progress. In conclusion, wo tender our kindest regards to tho publishers and printers of tho paper, nnd wish it a long and useful career in tho right track ; and to that portion of the public who may liavo been entertained by our quill, wo can but promise that whenever ngain circumstances shnll favor it, wo will bo most happy to cngago in sc good a cause ns this in which wo liavo labored (or tho past six mouths and upward. Pit. Ramsay. Wo notieo in tho Oretjonian a poetic production from the pen of Dr. Ramsay, which does not givo much indication of a crazy man. How is this? Have tho people of Lane County to pay $1 i per week to l)rs. Loryea 1 lawthornc for keeping in charge a man of a good deal better sanity than tho former of those pcntlemen 1 Wo nlso hear that they nro making no small additional profit out of Dr. Ramsay, by keeping him busily ut work in his professional line mixing medicines. Wo thought nt the time ho was sent to Portland, contrary to his repressed wish, that it was not dono so much out of kind feeling toward Ramsay by our county officials, ns toward Dr. Lnryen, who cre ated somo sympathy by incurring tho shame of being hissed down while attempting to make a little secesh speech in the court houso when he came up to get R unsay. Hut now since the county administration has changed hands, we h"po this matter will be looked into, and if the public is to bo benefitted by Dr. Ramsay's med ical skill, Eugene City may as well come in for her share of that benefit. It is somewhat diffi cult for tho people of this c unty to see tho pro priety of paying nn institution to take care of a man v. hois better qualified to take caro ot th institution than its conductors. Tint press, type nnd material, as also thepr'n tors, fur the new paper at I,cwiston The (f vi de n Aye went up yesterday morning on the Julia. Mr. A. S. Gould, the editor and propri etor, will take his departure to-morrow morning. Our best wishes for his success ami prosperity accompany him in his new. enterprise. Tunet. School. Miss Hoi so will open her Select school next Monday, tho 1 ith inst. McKknzib Road. It has been decided to enter vigorously upoir this road,- nnd wo learn that already good many contributions have been tendered for tho furtherance of the object Our citizens cannot be too imich alive to this enterprise, ns it will more thiri anything else tend to tho development of this part of the coun try in wealth und distinction, besides it will open !p far settlement a large seopo of country which will furnish rich homes to many families. And just nt this time, when we nre looking for a largo emigration to this coast from the Atlantic States, it is especially to tho interest of Oregon to have her arable lands all in a condition to invite settlers to the frontier. There aro thou sands of acres of rich productive land just beyond tho Cascade Mountains which must nt no distant day, bo cultivated ; nnd now is a most favorable time to commence a settlement in that region, as much travel to nnd from tho mines will pass through that country giving impetus to trade and facilitating conveyance. And as the Homestead law will take effect the first of Juuuary next, settlers can secure their homes under its provis ions. The meeting ut the Court House last Saturday adjourned to meet ngain on Saturday July 10th, a general attendance is urgently solicited. Let no one whose interests nro identified with this locality fail to contribute to this enterprise unless ho wishes to havo it known that ho is " penny wiso and pound foolish." Health ok the Aumv. It is a note worthy fact that troops which have marched, into the South havo not suffered from diseases peculiar to that climate, ns nb d papers predicted they would. The Marysville Appeal remarks : At last accounts thcro was no more diseaso in tho Union camps in the Gulf States than is com mon to campaigning experience. In this connco tion it is remarked that Northern men aro not so liable to bo attacked by diseases of Southern localities during the first ns during tho second year of their sojourn therein. Thoso who under stand tho matter fully say that, with judicious sanitary regulations, tho Union troops will bo more healthy than tho rebel troops in the bout .It em climate. This is proved by tho fact that the amount of sickness iu tho rebel nriny at Corinth was much greater than in I lal leek's army. It is true that in Mexico, much nearer tho tropics than any of our possessions, tho Northern sold iers suffered far less from climate diseases than did tho troops from tho Southern States. Gen erally speaking, tho Northerners take sturdier constitutions into the field, und indulge less in those vices which break down tlio best constitu tions under tho most favorable circumstances. Apologetic. Our readers will bear with us for tho non-appearance of tho State Republican last week, nnd wo hopo that its regular visits each week hereafter will be uninterrupted. . Wc wanted to havo a little time for social enjoyment on the occasion of our National Anniversary of Independence. And so wo did. A moro lively and pleasurable entertainment wo do not . re member to havo ever participated in, than the ball at Nelson Luckey's, that evening. Tho memorable day was appropriately ushered in by tho loud booming of tho cannon, and went out at tho trip of tho light fantastic too. How they Take It. The Secession Demo cratic papers in Oregon " grin horrible, a ghastly smile, over tho great Union victory in their State, and shout with ono acclaim, louder than ever "Abolition !'' That is tho whole argu ment of tlu " Democracy" everywhere. Breth ren, please nriso nnd sing " 1 wish I was iii Dixie," etc. Murinrille Appeal. That ghastly smile was to most of them the premonitory symptoms of speedily approaching dissolution as they " kicked the bucket" with the grin on their swarthy features. Wk hear it stated by secessionists that Hon. J. R. Mcllride, Congressman elect from this State, voted for Slavery in Oregon thus seeking to damage his reputation for hoi.est consistency. It is hardly necessary to say that there is just as much truth iu this as thcro was in the statement of somo pretended Union men, but traitors nt heart, that Mr. McUrido was an Abolitionist, iu order to have an excuse for not voting for him. He is about equally removed from secessionist!! and Abolitionism. Artits Finuino Ilia Level. David R. Atchisoi, tho Missouri Senator, who gained an unhappy no toriety during the Kansas troubles, is said to bo acting as a private soldier in Price's nrmy. The Times of tho 10th, says : " Tho Julia nr. rived last evening with Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Kxprcss through from Floranco City, nnd with dates to Juno 30th. There was 175 pounds of gold dint in tho Express and 500 pounds in the hands of the passer gers one miner alono has over ,'100 pounds of dust which ho has taken out iu tho last six months." Votk o tii it Skat ok Govf.kkmkst. From tho official paper of this State we take tho follow, ing vote on tho Seat of government. Salem, .1,213 ; Kugeno City, 1,021 ; Portland 1,708 ; Corvallis, 1,02(1 ; Oregon City, Albany, 150. Twenty-five other points were Tun, receiving from 1 to 25 votes each. Tub President sent a message to tho House of Representatives on tho 2ilh of May, in which he says that Mr. Cameron is no moro to blame for tho proceedings for which ho was censured by the House, than nil tho other heads of the Departments, or even tho President himself. Thanks to Hon. J. W. Nesmith for valuable publio documents tho President's annual mes sage, nnd reports of heads of Departments, etc m The steamer Oregon, on her hint trip to San Francisco, carried 1500,000 treasure, says the Timet LATEST EASTERN NEWS. Washington,. Juno 20. Judge Humphrey was declared guilty and removed from office. C'hiettgo, June 27. The Charleston Mercury lias removed its offieo to Columbia, from the danger of bombardment. : It is estimated that tho robe! loss ad Fair Oaks was 5,807. Washington, Juno 27. Tho British Govern ment has withdrawn iu proposition to reduce international postage Iron Vi cents to a cents, Den Wood will probably be expelled. Tho bill to carry into clfect the African Slave Trade treaty with Great Iiritain has passed the oeiitue. -our voies in me negative. y. Operations at Charleston are delayed until. re inforecmeuts can come up. Dupout says he can tako it with five gunboats. Our loss there is estimated nt 070. . ,' The United State troops under Gen. Retiham made an attack on tho morning of tho 10th, and were repulsed rfter four hours hard flighting, with the loss 'uf 008 killed, wounded and miss ing. Tho Eighth Michigan had but 2o0 men left at roll call. The New York Seventy .ninth also suffered severely. Our troops wore obliged to retire under cover of the gunboats. Bragg and Pillow, are at Memphis with tho remnant of lieuu regard's army, about 30,000. Tho Senate passed a stringent bill punishing misdemeanor in members of Congress or U. S. officers. Quiney, June 27. A Guerrilla band number ing 700 aro doing mischief iu northern Missouri. Memphis, Jnno 20. Tho first train for Cor inth, via tho Memphis and Charleston roud, left yesterday with a number .f teams and wagons, and one company Fifty-sixth Ohio and several officers. It was taken by a large forro of rebel cavalry fourteen miles from here. The locoino live and cars were destroyed. 1 hey killed three of our men nnd captured several officers, inelud nig General Kinney, and JUniors J ride and Sharpe, and Captain McCall of Grant's staff, City Point, Va., Juno 27. Refugees report Jackson, Prico nnd Beauregard in Richmond all to bo ass gned to important commands. New York, June CO. Tho Trhune extra has a dispatch dated on tho battle field beforo Rich inond, which says : ." Thcro was a most determined battlo on our right wing on Thursday nnd Friday, which is claimed by somo bt our officers us a successful strategic movement, into which the enemy had unwittingly been drawn, nnu which will soon result in the capture of Richmond and tho entire rebel army. An attack was made by tho enemy in immense force,, who crossed the Chickahomi ny near tho railroad, above Mechanicsvillo, on Ihursday afternoon, mil fought desperately, but were unable to drive our Men a single rod though the enemy were ten to one. Tho only force engaged on our side that day was McCall's Pennsylvania division; Tho battle lasted from two till nine, when the division was ordered back. Gen. MeClellan was on the field and expressed himself satisfied with the result." New York, June 30. Tho Tribune has the following : " On Thursday, ubout noon, tho enemy made an attack on General- Stoncman's forces in tho vicinity of Hanover Court House, probably for tho purpose of making un outflanking movement on tlio right nnd Ho enguge our attention' in ; that direction. Shortly afterward, they commenced a vigorous cannonading from an eminence oppo site Mechanicsville about one and a half miles distant, from two batteries ono above and the other below. They wcto replied to by Camp bell's Pennsylvania batteries, one on picket duty on tho Mechanicsvillo load, tho other bch'nd curthworks, sonic distance to tho right. About two thousand of tho enemy's infantry and a squadron of cavalry crossed the Chickuhoininy a short distance above the Virginia Central road, muking a rapid advance toward McCall's division who wero intrenched on a hilly woodland, across a swampy rav ine, ha'f a mile in the rear ot Mo chanicsville. The First Pennsylvania Rifles and Campbell's Battery were on picket duty, with tho exception of ono company, which was sur rounded and taken prisoners, fell back behind the breastworks,, when a lino of battle was form ed. Tho enemy advanced down iu the rear of Mccliaiucsville, on low, marshy ground, while our forces were in lino on the northern sido of the ravine. The' conflict became terrible. The rebels, with most determined courage, attempted to press forward over tho miry ground, but bul lets and grape shot foil among them like hail, mowing them down by hundreds. This contin ued till dark, wheat they withdrew. The cannon ading was kept up till nine o'clock, when the battlo ceased. Our forces, covered by earth works, suffered but slightly. Late in the after noon tho enemy made a charge with cavalry. About one hundred of them attempted to cross the ravine. Their horses became mired, and a squadron of our cavalry, seeing their position, made a charge down the hill, when tho cavalry incit abandoned their horses and fled. Tho In fantry light was then renewed. According to the statement of my informant, it continued till seven r. m., when tho retreat was ordered. The outer forces then began to fall back. During the day of tho battlo the correspondent says the cannonading and musketry wero terrific. The enemy made an attempt to break through our right, which was repulsed. Shortly afterwards another attempt vas made on tho left, with the same result. Tho battle had then been raging for several hours, without any apparent change or advantage on either side. Reinforcements of artillery came steadily nlong the bridge to the field of battle. Tho enemy then seemed to make a last desperate effort, and came near forcing our men back into the low ground be tween the hill and the bridge, where they could have been slaughtered by thousands before they could have crossed tho bridge. Wagons, artil lery, ambulances and men were hurrying toward the bridge, nnd a panic was almost inevitable. when a strong guard was placed on the bridge. At tho time when the enemy had almost reached the main hospital, hall a mile from tho river, Meagher's Irishmen camo over tho hill, stripped to bare arms and were ordered to go in. They gave, one yell and went to work. The result was that the enemy fell back to tho wood. Thus nutters stood up to eleveu o'clock. On Friday morning an attack was made along the entire line of Hooker's, Kearney's and Sumner's divis ions, but w ithout material result.'' Another correspondent, speaking of Friday's battle, says : " Tw ise along the front, did the rebels attack our linos over rifle pits and re doubts. Porter, with 50 cannon and a number of Hooker and Ayres' buiis, mowed them down with a death harvest. Their loss in killed and wounded is horrible', Under date ot Friday, tho same correspondent says ; "Ten guns were taken from us by a sudden flank movement, covered by the thick smoke that hung around. A rebel Major belonging to Jackson's army, who was captured, says that a part of Jackson's men arrived yesterday and the balance this morning. He said that in the attack on our right the rebels had sixty-cidit tltousand men. This will explain tho enormous fire under which our troops were borne down, especially as some of our regiments wero swept away. At Fair Oaks, yesterday, tho Pennsylvania Reserve drove the attacking regiments of Jackson's command. To day they were overpowered by the same troops, reinforced by the remainder of Jackson's army. A regi ment of regulars called up, proved unequal to tho task of stopping them. Slough's command had to bo added. Tho conduot of all the regi ments sustaining this unequal action was good ; they gave way, indeed, but hot ono of them ran. Their loss was enormous. Tho Eleventh Regu lar Infantry was about annihilated. Nearly every officer was killed or wounded.' Tho Four teenth nlso suffered severely. Our loss iu offi cers is very marked indeed, disproportionate in numbers. So extraordinary was tho obstinacy of our troops, and so unyielding wero they, that our loss is inevitably large. Tho artillery in Porter's nnd Smith's divisions piled the rebels in henps with terrible effect. Major Russell, of the regulars, nnd Colonel Pratt, of New York, were killed. Fortress Monroo, Juno 30. It is said here that MeClellan has taken Richmond, but there is no good authority for tho report, as the telegraph is not working. No boats have arrived from James river. York river is being completely cleared of everything movable. Steamers and tgs aro constantly arriving at tins place, having iu tow barges, schooners, etc. Many arrived last night. Tho steamer Spaulding this morning reports that a hundred and fifty barges, schooners and towboats wero at Yorktown when she left, nil making preparations to come down to-day. Thero was nothing above West Point. (Jhicairo. July 1st. llie situation ot uitairs before Richmond is not yet clearly defined. As understood now, it may be explained ns follows : MeClellan determined to change tho base line of operations from the Chickahoininy to James river, in order to bring the troops nearer together and delude the rebels into a trap. The rebels improved the occasion to attack our right wing, while it was changing tho front position. Their force was strong and their onslaught was made with terriblo desperation, but didn't succeed. The change of position of our line was success fully accomplished, and the rebels gained no ad vantage. It was a strategic movement on the part of MeClellan. The final assault will bo made in duo time. A correspondent of the Baltimore American says : An order for the final evacuation of White House was given at four o'clock on Saturday evening. When the last, of our transports moved olf, the evacuation was completely success ful. Of the many millions of dollars worth of property nt that point a few days ago, the value of that destroyed will liot exceed $5,000. Our cavalry was at the White House drriug tho day and guarded tho departure of the wagons and horses, which moved olf at the final evacuation and joined General Stoneman, who had been hovering in the vicinity all day. After securing tho safjty of the trains, General Stoneman moved off with his entire force, in a direction we aro not at liberty to state. General Casey states that he lost not ono man, nor did ho leave a soul behind not even a contraband. The en emy in considerable force reached White House at seven o'clock on Saturday evening. At ten o'clock on Saturday morning Colonel Ingalls and Captain Sautille wero before Yorktown with an immenso convoy of sailing vessels and steamers on their way to tho new base of operations on James river. Then would doubtless go down to fortress Monroe, and await General McCIel lau's instruction). New York, July 2. The Tribuno's corrcs pondent at Fortress Monroe, writing under date of Juno 30th, states that the gunboats on James river had established communication with Mo del lan's left. Dispatches to Flag Officer Gold boro, on Monday, nre saiJ to state that the rebel attack on our right was a desperate affair, in which the rebel loss was 5,000, and our loss heavy. General Stoneman, being cut otr from our right, had to retreat to Yorktown, and has arrived at Fortress Monroe. It is further stated that on tho left, MeClellan, with considerable fighting, had psssed through White Oak Swamp, with forty thousand men and one hundred peiccs of artillery, to secure an advantage of position, and had subsequently cut through the line of communication to James river. It is reported that during the two days fighting MeClellan lost ten thousand. Colonel Alexander had come to James river to select a new base, and the Key bend had been determined on. This is thirty miles from Richmond and ten above City Point. No telegraph communications, except army dis patches, are allowed to pass over the wire. Key Bend is thirty miles from Richmond by wnter, and only twelve or fifteen by land. The White House, .MeUelland s old base ot operations, was thirty miles by land from Richmond. So his base ot operations is now nearer Kiclimond than it was before. It is stated that, on the recommendation of the Governors of tlio loyal States, tho President will call for 200,000 volunteers to hold the points that have been acquired until tho close of the war. Tho N. Y. papers of July 1st contain dis patches from the War Department, saying that as soon as the War Department can obtain ex act information of the slate ot alf.urs in front or Richmond, it will be reported to the public, good or bad. Albany, July 2. Governor Morgan issued today a stirring appeal to the citizens, calling' upon them to come forward at the call of tho country and furnish their quota toward the new force ot volunteers demanded by the Govern- j ment. Washington, July 2. The President has ap-, proved and signed the Pacific Railroad Bill and the National Tax Bill. I New York, July 2. The steamer IlonJuras, from port Royal on the 30th, reports that the steamer Vanderbilt, with two schooners in tow, left that place for James Island to convey troops back to Hilton Head. ri.:...... tI o tIia Grenada fMiss.) Ap yiofthe27lh of June, has a dispatch from V ICKSUUIg Ul into ucw, -..j - . Porter's mortar fleet opened on the lower bat teries at 4 p. m. yesterday, ceased at 7 and re commenced at 5 this morning. The battenea are provided with but few shot, our loss was two killed and five wounded. It is reported that tho enemy are landing troops at Warrenton this morning. At noon to-day twelve transports came above the gunboats and landed troops at Brown ii Johnson's place, on tho Louisiana shore. Politics in California. The " Union Democratic " Central Committee of California have been, and gone and done it ! The Herald and Mirror treats their action rather gingerly seems to think they aro thoroughly Union. This may probably bo accounted for, however, by the fact that that paper has recently changed hands, and from its notice of the politi cal gathering we would think that the present proprietors have a considerable leaning towards " Union Democracy," so much so that they ore almost ready to pat the lion of secession on tho back, when wo remember that this party move ment is evidently intended to assist in forming a fusion between so called Union Democrats and outright seceasion sympathizer'. Among tho resolutions adopted by tho Union Democratic State Committee wero the following : liesulved. That theUnio-. Democratic party f the State ot California adheres immovably to its distinctive organization, and recognizes no no ccssity in tho existing condition of the country nnd of the State, culling upon us as Democrats or ns patriots to abandon or qualify that organi zation. Resolved, That we most earnestly recommend to tho Union Democratic County Committees in tho various counties of tho Stuto, prompt and decisive action in keeping up nnd maintaining their county organizations, nnd that we call upon the Democracy to meet in Convention in tho various counties and districts throughout tho State, and nominate nnd elect a Democratic tick et at tho ensuing election. Thus we sec no disposition to drop party in support ot the Union as we in Oregon have d no, and as all loyal Union men in California are doing. Concerning tho action of this august body tho Sacramento Union remarks as follows : The Union Democratic Central Committee has held its session. It transacted its business with closed doors, and nominated Col. J. I . Steven son of San Fr. ncisco, an old New York politi cian, with a record none too clean, for Superin tendent of public Instruction. A more inappio- priate and unlit nomination could hardly hv been made. lie came to California as Colonel of tho noted New York Regiment, during tho Mexican war. Possibly his nomination mur prove acceptable to tho secessionists nnd it may have been made with that object in view. JLhe Uiinnutteo or rather a majority of the politicians present adopted resolutions some what similar to thoso of last veur. nnd then ad ded to them, substantially the Rhode Island resolutions 1 he latter, we believe, havo been indorsed by every secession Dixie Democrntio paper in the state, nnd are understood to be tho basis on which a fraction of the Union Democra cy nnd the Dixie Secession wing are to unite. Iho Union Democratic Committee has, therefore taken the first step towards fusion with the s cession clement. All those belonging to the Union Democratic organization who nro moro afraid of Abolition titan Secession and rebellion aro expected to follow the lead of this fraction of the Committee and set their Wees towards the Dixie Secession fold. The Committee concludi d that it was not advisable to hold a State Con veil lion. This is equivalent, under the circum stances, to surrendering the Democratic organi zation and name to the Dixie Secession w ing, us tho leaders of the latter have determined to hold a Convention. The true policy of the Committcu was to have made no nomination, called no Con veittion, and by resolution left the members of the party to support the present Union ticket in State and county. By such a course they would i .:-. j., . .. - iiitvo muiiuuiuea ineir organization intact, and been ready tor action he -palter, without running the risk ot having their nominee bout out 1 1 sight, even when voted for by the secessionists. uad tncy kept out of the held, the issue would have been squarely made between the rebel sym pathizers in the Stato and the Union ticket. The Dixie leaders would have been forced to nomi nate and to support their nominee. Now they will probably nominate, and on the day of the election vote for the nominee of the Union Dcm ocratio Committee. The attendance must have been slim, as tha real Union members of the Committee generally remained at home. We do not see whera the Committee obtained the power to expel a men) ber because ho was a Union man and in favor of voting a Union ticket. It was done, however, and carried w ith it a very unfavorable look for the Union Democratic Central Committee. Ulster's Pkxclamatiox. It is reported that although the President had no authentic informa tion of Gen. Hunter's order, printed slips of it were sent from Port Royal to New York. Thia would seem to confirm the opinion entertained by some, that Hunter's motive was one of pri vate political ambition. If so, times have changed since the way to gain popular favor in New York was to kiss the big toe of the ebon idol instead of striking a blow for its destruc tion. ApptaL DIED. At the rvsiilrnre of Jee Applrgate, Fq. Inl'mmn eiKint.r, on Ilia M ioak Haktki Ookcok, iStale Pniw elect of Oregon. In city JhIt 5lh, of pnlrid nor throat. Eta Wimov rtauithtrr or f- T. and T. A. Wilton, aged tra year ten, months ami rigoleea daja. liow(Dv Mr. Charlea McFeren, of Carry county u. drowned in th Willamette river iw mile abort th it place on the Fonrthof July while attempting to twin tome cattle. Mr. McFeren was about 4-1 years old, ht leaves three children tnd a large circle of friend to mourn, his indden tad untimely death.