-"been the7r'-rf ptwW f oajiad for vro
r; claiming' LUd XawTYC-. I conduct in
tft rwjrr-tis not, thebfsfi, meet with
the faTG.kU4 fvjwd of th rttidcnt.
(ML ilf, YWUt 4Qir"f ant,
rJTtor8 to
ner; !A, tin ieirs ? U t-R7ton.
I jenieVto to print! fritSioiil
r iWiter at the N stral.ed
brth following ftiicntari which befell a
party of surveyors ;io , law fct weak, -arbo-l
tok shelter from a snow storm in a raviuw
Which Beamed the prairie : - ' " " '
"Thej pitched their tent npon tbrct feet
f nnwwgged a store, the pipe or which
tad tip throwgh the top of the tent ato and
went to sleep. A difficulty of breathing
- aroused the party early,' and it was dis
covered that the ravine had drifted entirely
fall, and that the soow was three feet above
the top of the tent and the top of the pipe.
Oat of the entire Surveying company of
which they were a part, two nicn froze to
' death two waded the prairie snows in stock
log fleet, nnable to draw on their stiff boots,
' and alt were disabled, permanently or tem
porarily, by the freezing of the extremities."
. Near the Minnesota river, In Iowa, the
mereary has been as low as. 30 degrees be-
. low xero. ; , , .
High Pkicks fob Negroes I North Ala
bama. The Unntsville Advocate says that
t the Chancery sale on Monday, in that
town, twenty-one aegroes, children, women
mod men, brought $13,058, an average of
$118,28. One man sold for $1,335; one
girl, thirteen years old, sold at $637. The
sale was a cash one. Slave property feels
the stimnlns of Bachanan's election, and of
the high price of cotton. This season they
have hired and sold for prices beyond .those
known for many years.
Some vandal has defaced the initials
of Gen. Washington on the west 'walls of the
grotto at Passaic Falls. The characters arc
" O. W, 1T7 V and they were cat ia . the
rock by that great and good man himself.
They had remained mninjnred for more than
, three quarters of a century, and nu til a few
'months ago, when some barbarian partly ob
literated them by chipping out one half of
the W. The blackboard ' wa.V probably a
Uack republican. , fi
. ' Black IvEmtLfcAX ' Resolution's. The
Hartford Times, in noticing the conglome-
-rate Convention which Is . to meet at Xcw
Haven, on the Sth January, to decide on
bow many points the members of the Fre
mont party can agree, says the platform will
contain the following declarations ; - -
1. Resolved, That we cordially disap
. prove of the r Democratic party, polygamy,
-. and the Spanish Inquisition.
2. . Resolved, That we heartily dislike
''the Democratic party, ' the small pox, and
the practice of minding onr own business.'
3. Resolved, That we abhor the Denio
. cratic party and the choking of missionaries
by the natives of the Fcjee Islands.
4. Resolved, That we detest the Pemo
rsctrc party, manual tabor, and the eating
of tallow candles by the Cossacks.
5. Resolved that we are earnestly oppo
sed to the Democratic party, to circumstan
ces, ami the telling of the truth. 1
' 6. Resolved, That we bitterly hate the
Democratic party, the Quakers of Penusyl
"i vaaia, and the voters of Pennsylvania.
We don't believe the " RtpnblUaus" can
$ better than to adopt this platform for
', 1S5I. It is brief, and contains the sub
stance and spirit of all their political dccla
rations. .
t&" J. R. Doolittle was elected United
States Senator from Wisconsin on Jnnnarj
23d. The vote of . the Legislature stood,
Doolittle 19 ; Dunn, democrat, 5W.
Ordinances of tke Ckj of Salcei.
Onr4inain.c Ko 9
AX OKDRr AXCE auftonzinj and rcqmrinjr tue
electiea of a City Survcror for the City of Sa
lem." . j 0 r V T O ; d ' A
SECTIOX 1. Tie ratfdt of the Cilj of Salem do
tndmt ma fuHtnrs : That a city surveyor shall be
elected aannally by the commoa council...- .
I'assed the Conneil February 2S, 1857.
I cxrtify the fircpin is a true and correct eopy
Ol tne engiaal now on me in my omce.
CllESTKU N.TERKY, UeeorJer, &c
-s : r- 4.
OrJI sascc BT A.
AS OKDIXAXCE definin? the dntics of .street
4. ommwuaer. f
SfiTlnJ 1. Tkr people ef lAe Citw of Sob-mldo
imlmin ms follown : That it shall be the duty of tbe
street Com m i ssi oner to hare in his foil charge all
improve steals npoa tiie streets ; and it . shall be
liis datr to see that all i mprosrem en ts are made in
strict a ononis nee with tbe written instructions
furnished him by the Council.
Tassed tke Council, February 2Sr ISSr.
I certify that the foregoing is a true and per
fect copy "of tke original, now oa ale in my of
- fice. ' .- .
CHESTER X. TERKY, Kecswder, Ae.
. , i
OnHssstc If. 1.-
AX OKDINAXCE to restrain swine from run
ning- at large.
SeCTIOX 1.. . The reowle f the Citp of Salem do
ordminao foUota: That from and alter tbe first
day of May next, any bops running; at large with
in tbe citv. shall be declared a nuisance.
Sec. 2. That it shall be lawful for any per
to remove from the streets of the eity ny enrh
swine, without being in any manner subject to a
Knit at law for sack removal.
Sec. 3. That any hog running at large within
tbe city, shall npoa complaint thereof being made
to the Marshal, be, by kia direction, placed in a
suitable enclosure.
tEC 4. It shall he the dnty of the Marshal to
canse pnblic notice to be given, by postintr writ
ten notices in three pablie viitmm in tho city, that
said hog, or hogs, are so confined, and that unless
claimed within one week, will be sold to the high
est bidder for for cash..
Sec. 5. That said hoe or iiocs shall be riven
np to said claimant upon the payment of all costs
which have accrued from the taking up of said
- swine.
Sec 6. That all moneys arising from the sale
of said sw!ne shall, after the payment of ail costs,
be paid over to the city treasurer, subject to the
order of the city council.
TasieJ the Council, March 21,1337.
- I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true am
f perfect copy of tlioorigin.il, now oa tile in my
onicc.
' CHESTER N. TERRY, Recorder, &c.
Otdiuncc So. 13.
AX ORDIXAXCE rcanirine the owners or occu
i pants of lot or lots not fenced in to fill up all
,r,l..a ari.l nits, and cover over ail wells.
SECTIOS 1. The People of the C'ilg of Sulia do
ordain as fuUom : That all owners or occupants
of lot or lots in the city, are hereby - required to
till op at their own expense all holes and pits,
cover over all wells socnrely, so there will be no
danger of injury to any person or animals; pro
vided, they are not under, fence and secure from
endangering "7 onc- ' ,
Sec. 2. That if said owners neglect or rcfn.se
to comply with this ordinance by the lllth day of
April next, the Marshal shall cause the same to le
done at tho expense of the city, and shall consti
tute a lien upon said property for tbe amount of
uck work, together with all costs and charg-ea in
curred, and Die 'city recorder is hereby authorized
and instructed to commence suit njrainst any per
son so neglecting or refusing, for the recovery of
all money" Paid bv ,nc citJr-
Hkc. 3. This Ordinance to take efloct and be
in force one week after its publication.
Passed the Council, March 21, 1357.
1 hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and
perfect ct.py of tic original, now en tile ia my of
fice. CHESTER N. TERRY, Recorder, A.e.
:i , an i .- pi " !";, '-'.
AN ORDINANCE authorizing and requiring "Hie
cloction of a Streak Comraisaioncr for tho Lity
of Safest..-...) . .;!- ,' , ii '
SEirrtry !.' Ttmgeoph of tha Cit of Salem do
order M fitto : That a Street Commissioner
shall be elected annually by the common council.
jessed the Council, February 23, 18tf i ',, . 'f
I certify that tho foregoing is a true and for
feet copy of the original now on file- in 'my otfifo.
I CHESTER N. TERRY, Recorder, &c ,
r, Ordlnanc B"o. ,, ', ;
AN ORDINANCE defining the dntioS of City
; -'' Surveyor. :
SECTION i . jtt' People of lAe Ciry of Saltm do
ordain at follows : It shall bo the duty of the city
surveyor to survey such, portions (of tho city as
the Council ma direct, from time to time, and
make report to the Council in accordance with in
B tractions from said Council. . .- ...
Pa-wed the Council, February 2S, 185T. -
I eertiry that the foregoing is true and peiTcct copy
of the original sow on file in my office. . , . .
.. CHKSTKR N. TEimV, nwoider, Ac,
; T 8 p e c i 1 1 B 1 1 1 c e s .
- Drwamltt Pnrlnct Nntliif .
The Democrat of Satcht 'PrfWnct are reqnrotrd to
meet at the Court Home, ia Salem . on Sotimlnv, th
4th day of April next, at 1 o'rlork I. St., for the purl
poae or apptnntinir Hve dHejntni to attrml the lVmiv
cratie C'oanty Convention on Mnmlny, the Kth day of
naid month. A (reneral attendance is urgently devtred.
ler order of Committee. Swl
i. ' . .
. Hoi.U)-ay's Oixmrvr i Iillh Tnese potent rem
edies constitute mattriawtrdim inthemwWes. for there
Is no internal or external Ul-mrdcr controllable by med
icine, for which the one or tan other of them is not a
positive remedy. Ern4ions. tumors, scrofula, scurvy,
cancer, aacrcorial dieaxe. asthma, rkoumatia. sure
throat, (rout, slropsical sweltimr: etcnaicade and disap
pear under the action of the Ointment, and in cars of
dyna.dyaeiileryskkaiwdaraeidiarrlteaivcr com
plaint. viv. costiwnexs, tlcbility.aud othtrcompljiuU
originating in the internal errant, the IM1U ptvHluce the
moat astonishing mr.ilts. S
' Da. L. J.Ctmr' Snrcical and Medh-al In4itntels
so estenivclr known in this Territory that any notice
of ft. or nf him, might seem superfluous. Vet fearing
that there are those who heretofore having no need of
medical aid. have neglected to ascertain the pror
sonrces of relief in case of misfortunes To thone we
heg leare tn direct attention to tr. I 1. Crapkar. who
Is certainbr Itcsiclan of jcatHkill and wonderful
success In his profession. The Hr. has devoted much
attention to the treatment of chronic and private dis
eases, and stands nnriratlcd In his management hi
them. To those whs need scch assistance we cheerfully
recommend lr. I. J. Cxapkay ; it would he well at all
events to consult him, as he makes no charge for con
suliation, and much good might result from it. The Itr.
guarantees a cure in all rases or ak no compensation.
tfW" Bee r.I. J.Czapkaj-'sadrertisemeuts in another
column of this paper. t'.3m.
'. !.- ,i a-ides. ' - !!
AtCDrvallis. on the list int., 5trs.SARAn M. I.rr
tox Jvrifv t.r Mr William II. l.iiton, in the 2vth 3-ear of
her a.W - V
Mrs. Lnptfen was a mcailier of Associate Reformed
Chnrch. an exemplary christian, endowed with an ami
able disrsisiii.invaBd amenity of manners, w hich secur
ed her the eracot regard ni aJEscsiofl.r all eounectsl
with aeriu th varays relartiiiis of domestic mV,.onl
tlie estoesassT large reie of enalntances.
iter Braess was jrotracted aad her disease resapflVa
ted aadatven ; yet She bun bar snOrringa witJt enui
niraity aad rerfginsiun - Her end was calm and peace
ful. - "" - -.
Those ttle4t mourn by this event may Welt ap
proiriate tbe couwlatiiiu that their iaiai is her eternal
gain. ,; ; .
Notice.
THE partnership heretofore existing between Drs. A.
SI. belt, and J. D. MeVurdy, Is this day dissolved by
mntual eonsrnL lVrsons owing the late Brm. are noti
fied that either of the late Brm are authorized to settle
the accounts. k
Attention, KverybodT !!!
D. McCurdy will be found at the store of .Mr.
J. C. d d A.. Belt at his office. - Those Indebted
to the k 4are arliMrreivnested to call and settle,
as one of $te Krnt Is vpWiiiw to go- td tbe Ktatx-s
Therefore ysnwiil understand the necrxsity of ascedy
settlement. It isee Car yow tweome to t.wii thau
for us to go aud see you. We came tusrrvof when
yon desired it : now come to skb l s and settle. . .'
, . .A. St. HI-XT.
1 . J.D.McCLUDV.
Salcia.)iarch 20. 1S57. 3w3
. Jefferson Institute.
THE board of Trustees nf this Institution are happy
to announce t .the poblic that they now have a
school in successM iirniiin at. this placet Having
Btimed the services nf Charles II. Matxoon as principal,
the Trustees flatter themselves, from his estaldisbnl
reputatiim as one of the ls?-t ra-ti-nl trachers tA the
Twntmv.M OT Ui- IImmi mMM
ments, they will be able to make the School one of the
best in Oregtm. ' '".'
Prims rv Department. fir new beginners, per
- -1 quarter (twelve weekl S3 00
Secondary ltepartmrat. such lranches as are
- - - ceneraiiy tatfgni in a iisinct ts ii.sji, e si
Higher branckes, 00
First quarter cmuaeaecd. , s :- January l!Hh, l37
Second " . , will cmamenee April ISth, s.7.
Third " " . "... , July 2Uh, 1J.
Fonrtn " f letober tl'Ui. lsit.
Students can enter at any time.
11. A. JOI1SS0X, Secretary.
March lfl, liT." 3wl .
Administrator's Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given, that 1 have received letters
of administration from the Co. Court of I. inn Co..
. T.,on thrUsie-ot R TH A a IKI SHcCAKTA V, de
ceased ; therelore all who have claims against said es-
ktte, are requested to make snrh claims known to me,
that ttiey may be settled at wny early day, as I expect
lo vuut up uie basmeiw a wiksv inm-.
- t joau im Ki.ta, Admin r.
March 17. A. D. 1M7. 3w4
Statement
1i ".DR ia Woformirvto secticn 7th. of chapter 2nd
It X of the act relating to common schools, and school
lantfa. '
No. of scholars In the eonnty , , !s7-
" attemling school, . 1
" P, h.sd llonses, 2S
. Libraries, 0
! "T, .r ," . " Pckool IHstricte, i; . , . t
school books rarccir ult rsm : (
Pander's Scries of Readers, Sander's Speller,
' Kollioa's and KroWn'a TlrsmnmrR,.,. ; ;; J,,, ..
' Thompson's Scries of Aritlimctics,
Mitchell's tJeoffraphv . N
Amount of money pfd to teachers, , . f 2,fi3
rt - Snpt. Coin. ISclteoLs. BenUm Co.
' Coreallis, March 1R. lSiI. i . - Swlt.-
7 NEW WlfOLESALE AND -
COMMISSION HOU$E,
f FOR THF. BALE Or .
QENEBAIT'i MERCHANDISE,
Country Produce; CcC, &c:f
At the More recently occupied by II. W. Coabctt,
' , , . S.E. Comer Front and Oak Htrectn. v
THrlandermgned have esalnsbea a M er e a h t i le
House at Portland for the transaction of a -
General Merchandise ' Business,
AT WHOLESALE ANIiOXVOMMISSnX,
Asd it will be their Ynirnosc to keen a full numlvol
new end well selected Goods in the following branch
es, viz: . , , . '
A tiEvwiti. ApsoKniEXT of fijux-EBiEs ; ' v
STAnB Dky Goons ;
Choice CiAmriNa and Kcknisdixg cood; .
W'ki.1. Ssu-BCTitD Botrrs Ac bsors ;
Srari.B Habbwr.
The Stork is entirely new. and has been laid down at
extreme low pnees. e shall heeonnei-tcil at in Iran
Cisco with an old established Commission and lnisrt
ing llmise, ana snail nave mipcnor lacuiiKi lor nv
curing desirable Goods of all descriptions, adapted to
Oregon trade, ana at the lowest market pnee. it win
he our object to keen the hot qual'lic of Goods, and
olfer them to the City Ami Country Trade on lair
terms.
Tlie narlics composing the Firms at each lmiuL hav
ing bad an intimate and extensive knowledge vf the
California and Eastern markets for ifnnv years, feci
confident that with these advantages, they will secure
a share of imtronace.
We shall be prepared at all times to purchase, or re
ceive oa eonmgmnent, all kinds or onnnlry l'mincc.
Couuteninents of I'roiliice are solicited, and imrticnln
attention will be given to any goods which muy lie mt
in our hands for sale in tbe rsta Erancisco Market, and
proiniit returus will be made for tlie same. Satisfacto
ry advances tn rash, or ia tncrchaadise, will he made
when required.
liAXKlX A.CO-. McKEEACO.,
. Sau Francisco, Cat. 1'ortlaud, O. T.
! tlT MrKec & Co. are appointed the sole Apents of
the t4N r aANCisco t unnAuK ami Uaki m h actohv
for' tlie sale of their Cordage, Oakum, aud sliiit Chan
tflerv. in Oregon and Washinjrton TcrritoritM. and w ill
be kept snpiilicd with A full assortment of ;.,ls in this
line adajrtcd to the above markets, and will furnish the
Trade on the lowest terms. Tlie v will receive orJers
to be executed with immediate dispatch for any mxes ut
Rope not on hand.
TheCompany have all the necessary facilities for ma
king every descriptionof Manilla ICope, which they guar
antee shall be equal in every respect, to any which may
lie imported from the Eastern States.
Portland, O. T., March 14th, 157. 3w4
B
CON 3000 lbs., for sale at the Union Store. Sa
lem, at 12$ cts. 2tf CORN-FED.
A ND several liooks on SpirHu'alLsm.
AspeotsUr rn
SI'HErX.
XV the raduncnui
2tf
Boot and Shoe Stofe.t
TIOBINSON Jii'ICKMON annmmee
It. lil flin f illvMS nf KliMn mmA tlu Slirroutlll. rlsl
Ing country, that they have takart a ftore on the
east side of Commercial street, north of the prntomee,
where they will keep ron-taatly ort ianil a lull assort
ment of every kind of boots ami shoes, uoMi custom and
sale work.-which they will sell at tlie lowest lidug pri
ces. Being bath practical workmen, all orders for the
mnnurnctui or x'nlr of work will be rompl'iad with,
and the work .done in a sulwtanaal and worklnaulike
manner. .Uive 6s a caHand esmmeojir stock;
.-' ' itOBmSOjriWlCiMON.
Balem, kaKh It, lfteTl -' .' V ln'3
IWIIXscll-bnnluiTrof the land claim known
as the Dwight Tommy claim. Said half
adjoins Mr. Peter IT. Hatch's and is almtit
two miles from Oregon (itr. on the miner Wil
lamette. 1 will also sell one half or file whole of the
Iiropcrtr. lying and situated in the beautiful and rapid
y growing town of. Corvallis, Benton Co., and known
as the " Thomas" uroicrty, consisting of four lots of
land, together with all the buildings thereon. Suld
property Is In a beautiful location . and both will be sold
ut a great bargain in cash, or wheat or oats at rash
price. Impure of the Huhscritar, at his store In Ore-
gon City, in relation to both, or to Hon. J. C. Avery, I
in relation to the Thomas property, at Corvallis.
Also, six (.til lots of land in Oregon t-ny.
JOS. If. I'nESCOTT.
Oregon City. March 1,1 S37. ltf
New Uoods!
TUST received by the snbscrilMTH
yils Mcrrimac A Corheco priuts ;
liuu saiitnetiM, blue ami mixed
- I'M Ilia cotton warp ; '
iO coil ne, Mauilla ;
1H bundles Wrap. T ine ; ,
, ii canos Kj-.riHIe powder. .
. AltKHSETUYACO.
Oregen City, March U, 18..7. ...... Jw
Youngs Improved Smut Mill.
rpilttEE of these superior Smut Milts now on hand
a. ana tor sate iy . AHKllNrTTHY (.
uregon uity, nnren 10, 1S..7. IwS
Notice
IS hereby given. Oiat on Monday, tlie ' 13th day of
M. April next, and the next succeeding days, I will .-ell
at public auction, at tin Court House in Astoria, flat-,
sop County, Oregon Territory, no much of each tract
or parcel of land situated In said county, and describr .
et ia tlie following statement, as may be necessary lor ,
that purpose, for tlie iayracnt of the taxes, interest and
charge tltereoa, due uudcr tbe assessineut ftr the year .
18i6. . . .
Statement of 1-ands situated In (istson Conntv. O. '
T-, taed In the year ls.in. and returned to the auditor
of i(d county n the IVIinquent tax-list fc said year,
in pursuance of law :
. . .. . i- -
lt. R. C. Bfvant's rlaiin; to- it : One section of
land on tlie Colombia river, near the upper end of the
conntv is: Clatsop; and Known as uie Hunt's mill
cram.' Taxes one in wi.
3d. Isaac Ilarrell's claim, vht: 6M acres of land.
ituated upon 1-cwis Clark s river, Ismnded 011 the
north by the claim of C. W. Shane, on the other three
sides by unclaimed land ; sam river oivuies me claim
Irom nonn to soinn inro two neanv etpiai ponions.
, . Taxes uue ?:hi no.
3d. W. W. Ibivmonds claim, viz: CIO acres f land.
on Tanscv Point, uoimded on the north by the Colom
bia river, on tlie eat bv Vmmg's laj-, on the south by
the claim of T. W. Wnll.uc, ou the west by the laud
uiiiu 01 if. v.. jvinorvu. ,. xaxesiiuu uo.
4th. - H. Mnrlin's claim, viz: The Tongue Point claim.
10 acres. . i - Taxes due $ W a.
5th. D. I- SlunwH's claim, viz: 30 acres of land.
ituatcd on Young's river, and !sunded on the north by
land of F IJloilelt. 011 the cast bv vacant land, on the
south by the Klaskane river, on the west by Voung
river. Taxes due f.i 00.
Town liOt. ,,
Iots 3 and ln, in IM.s k 4, in town of lCxi'iirton.
1-ots 1, 1 aad 7,
do
4:t, In JleChire's Astoria.
1ot 4,
lt 4,
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
lllH, in Shivelys Astoria.
lih. in do . do
lil. in do do
xts S, 4, S and C,
Ut 6,
I. in do do
2,1a da do
2. in do do
4t.in do do
-ot 1,
j.ts 9 and in.
lts S and 6,
Whole of
lllock II, In do do
JAMES WATXE,
Anilitorof Clatsop Count v, O. T.
March 2, ia.-iT. lwl
Astoria, O. T.
Dissolution of Partnership.
T
HK co-iartnersliin existing under the name and
style of S. JaoolM A Co., will lie dissolved on the
2Mh day of May, IsoT.and all persons having claims
against said arm, will present them heroic that tmm.
ml receive their monev. And those iiersons knowinc
themselvvs indebted to said firm, are requested to call
and make immediate payment.
H. J ACU US ITI..
Fairfield, Champoeg A. Krownsv illc.
Marion Co March t, ls.1T. Itdpaid
Paper Hangings and Carpets !
J
CST RECEIVED Per late arrivals, bv FltAXK
IIAKKU. I It and 112 Clay Htrvet. San Francises
. MM um I'aner llaawiBea. 1'irnrfc an
every jiiict ;
6000 rolls FreiH-h and American Horde;
ti ps T;ipestry Hrnssels Carpet;
1 ps Tapestrv Velvet t'arj-t ;
2: ps Three-rty Caqnsl:
3U0 s Supertiae Ingrain Carpets ;
3-"0 ps Extra Fine Ingrain CarpetM ;
2U0 ps 'otton and Wool Carpets ;
lli w Stair Carpets, asxorted ; .; .
S;.i s Itav State lrugHs ;
MS M till Cloths, asisated s -
lii p Silk Damask and Kroeah-lla:
HOO m i'.Ktoa and Worsted Ifcimask ;
4(MM pair Window Shades ;
MS pair lace Curtains ;
75 pah- Mnslin Cnrtains ;
Hmm Cornier and Curtain Rands ; t
3Vt d07.cn Matts. assortel :
Stair ltsls. Table Co ers.Olmps, FringestAc
W holesale and KeUtl, by
FRANK RAKEII. -lmj
1 10 .V 1 1 Clay at.; San Francisco.
MCU. KliYNOI.nS. L. V. U. IIUWELL.
N. Reynolds & Co.,
PRODUCE AXIi aEXER.it. VOMMISSIOX
, MERVilAXrs.
SOS. 13 AMI 01 OA VIS HTSKKT. (ETWRRrt CLA V AND WASH
IStJTOX STK SAS HIM ISllI, A'Ab.
T)EltSiXAI attrnthm given to the sale of Flour,
i tirain. l"4atri.tntons. Fruits. Itutter. Egv. nr-
ed Meats, Hides, Wool, and all staple products nf the
ornntrr. .
Will fill orders fin goods when accompanied hv cah
or eqnivalent m anr wav or cssisignnients.
nave eonstaaiiy on nanu new ami second nann ,ram
and fiiinwy lings, which we oiler by bale er bnndle in
loss to son. .
First clsnstoracenirntshrd when renirlred, and lil-
r.U advances made on oimignments hi store.' '
Having good expenenre and locality, we trust nv
strict attention to give twat satisfacUon which is deas-
ant to both ourselves and onr consignors. ' ' Im3
. . AnminiMrator's iVotice.
TTTnCREAK, letters of administration have been Is-
VV sued to the undersigned, on the estate of S. II,
MAUTIX. deceased, bvthe Irobate Court, of the Coun
ty of Iouglas, O. T. Therefore all ersms indebtol to
the said estate arc requested to make immediate pay
ment, and all pcrsous having claims agaiustsam e--i;iie
will present the same withiu onc 3-ear from this date,
wiin tne projcr proois.
imi n n luuiAsin, .uiuin r.
Mar.-h S.IS.'.T. lwl
- Final Settlement. '
XtOTICEirt hereby given. Umt E, P. Wriglil, adiuiu-
i istrator nf the estate of JOIIX E. GI.VSS, deceas
ed, has this day applied to the l'rolatc Court of !aue
County, for liual srUlemat of bis adniiiiislralion, and
Tuesday the oth lay of May next, is srt for the settling
of Uie same, before the l'rolwte Judge, at the Csirt
house iu said count)', when aud where all interested
may appear if they ce cause.
JOHN' WllITTAKEn, J. r
March 4.1W7. laNpaiil.
Final Settlement. .
IVTgTICE is herehy given, that Alexander (oxMlpas
1 lure, administrator of tho estate of D. W. W II ITK,
deceased., has made his application to the Probate
Court of I jine Co.. lor linal wttlcment of his admiuis-
tration, and Tueslay tlie 6th day of May next, is set
for tlie livaring of the same, at the Court house iu Eu
gene City, at which time and place all interested may
attend il nicy see proier.
JOHN WHITTAKER, J. P
Hatch 4, A. D. IHA7. .,. 1 w.lpaid
. . . Sold Out.
riMIF. Mihsrrilicr. having sold sit, calls upon every.
X body indebted tn him to settle up their accounts.
He can be found at the old store, v
.I, ... ..........
rnii.ii V'nic.ii
Rd. m, March 3, 1M7; . . Sill
Administrator's Notice.
XT0TICE is hereby given, that letters of administia
1 tion on the estate of STEPHEN M. LEWIS, de
ceased, late of HmMua county, were granted to the
umlersigncd by thn Probate Court, of Uuipipia county,
on the liilli day ot January, IXtt. All persons indebted
tosaid estate arc re uic-sted to make immediate payment,
and all iktsoiis havng claims against the s.une, are
pniiK-sted to preseut them for sett lement within the time
L : i l l... I... IOIIV I PTSOKV lilmin'r. .
JOHN LETSORN, Admin r.
Mart h 13, 1HS7.
2w4
Administrators's Notice.
NOTICE is In" eby given, Uiat the niidersisncd was
:iptoiiiled ailiniiiislratrix of the eskite or L. D.
KENT, deceased, by the judge of prolutc for Douglas
Co., O. T., on the 20th day of February, A. !., 1S07 ;
please make immediate paymcut. and all persons hav
ing claims against said estate will please present the
same, with proicr voucher.. to the undersigned, within
one year from this date. NANCY" KENT, Adm'ui'x.
March 9, 157. 2w4
Kstray Notice.
LEFT my premises, near this place, in Dec...
ISM, 18 bead of steers, aged Irom 2 to 6
w.rw branded H under t he left hip. Any iier-
,.0 . hn will dmn uie a line to this place, informing me
ot tlie whcreboulH, I will come and kike them nut of
their wav. HAY'S.
Harrubuis, Liun Co., O. T., Mar. 12 i7. 2wpaid
H'
United States Mail.
Hi
: y :. ,roT Omen Dktaktmeht.
Wasbliurtou, H. C. January 1, 1457.
PROPOSALS for conveying the iiiuils of the United
X States from September 1, 18.17, to June 30, ln.'8, iu-
elusive, on the follioving routes In the Territory of Ore
gon, will be received at the ,'6ntract Offlce or this de
partment nntil S, p. m., of Hm 15th of June, 1837, to be
decided by the Soth orjimei ' ' j t
oitEaoy. TERRiTim r.
12738 From Corvallis,
bv RHrnVv's. Miirrav's Entrcne I
i l-oltiiim
Grove, add the Coast Fork of I
Willamette, to Oakbiudr'3 miles and back,once
a week.
Leave Corvallis Tlinrsday at 7 a m
Arrive at Oakland Hatufdny by 4 p m
lx;ave Oakland Thursday at 7 a m ;
'Arrive at Corvallis Saturday ly 4pm; 1
' Bids to end at Sluslaw, or ut Winchester, will be
considered.
ixsmvcTioxs.
Vo nnv will ! made for triiM not performeit. and
for each of such omissions not satisfactorily explained
three times the pay of the trip may be deducted. For
arrivals so far behind time as to hreak connexion with
depending malls, and not mimcienuy exenseu, one
fourth of the compensation for the trip is subject to for
feiture. Deduction will also he ordered for a grade
f wrfornuuice inferior to that spccllled in the con
trnrt. i '
S. For leaving behind or throwing off the malls, or
any portion or them, for tlie aunuiwion oi wiiBm
or for being concerned in setting up or running an ex
press conveying intelligence tn auvancc 01 uie man, a
inarter s Hiy may tic dcdtictcu. ,.
3. Fines will be iinnoscd. unless the delinanency be
promptly and satisfactorily explaiucd by certiltcatea of
ostiiiastcrs, or the aflidavks of other credible persons,
lor failing to arrive in contract time ; for neglecting to
take the mail rrom, or deliver It into a pout offlce 5 for
siiftVriiigit (owing either to the unsuitablrnox of the
idaee of manner of carrying it) to lie wet, Injnred, de
stroyed, robbed, or lost ; and for refusing, after demand,
to convey the mail as frequently as the contractor runs,
or is concerned in running, a coach, car, or steamboat
on a route. . ... '
4. The Postmaster General may annul tne contract
r repeated failures to mi)jaaw'bly to contract; for
violating the pi" omee laa'or disolieylng the Instruc
tions of tho department ; for refusing to discharge a
carrier when required by the department to do so 1 fur
assigning the contract without the ax-cut of the Post
master Genera! ; for running an express as aforesaid ;
or for transporting persous or pacVagea conveying mail
mnttnr nut of the maiL
The Postmaster Oeneral may erder an increase or
service oa a route by allowing mereior a pro raia in
crease on the contract pay. He may change schedules
of departures and arrivals in an rases, aua particularly
to make them conform to connexions with railroads,
without increase of psw , provided the running time be
not abriilgciL Tlie lostuia--tcr General mar-also cur-
taU4r discontinue the scrviie, iu wnuie or in pari, at
lira rata decrease of nav allowing one months extra
coiiiiH-nsation on the amount disieiised with, whenever,
in bis opinion: tlie public interests do not require tbe
same, or in case he desires to supercede it by a different
grade of transportation.
. Favments will be made for tlie service by collec
tions from; er drafts on. iostinaters, or otherwise, af
ter the expiration of each quarter say in r eoroury.
inny, Aajjiist. ana ovemiM?r.
7. The distances are -riven according to the best In
formation ; but no increased par will lie allowed should
tliev be greater than advertised, II the points to lie snp-
iilied lie correctly stated.- Rlihler mmtt inform thrm-
nslrra on thm uouif c and also iu reference to the wehrlit
of tlie mail, the condition of roads, hills, streams. Ac.,
and all toll-bridges, ferries, or olistruction oi any kind
hr whii h exiH Use may be incurred, OIlicesestablL-lifd
after Uim aU crt i-nieii t is issued, and alsa during the
contra. t term, are to Is- visited without extra pay, if
tlie distance be not increased. "
JAMES CAMPDEIX,
lw l rastmastcr General.
, ,
Administrator's Notice.
"VOTICE is hereby given, that whereas, the nnder-
signed lias this kiy iK-en aj'poinUd, by the Fro-
Isitc t 011 rt, or I'oiK lu, i. 1 .. administrator of tne es
tate of J AMS M. FltF.liKIMCK, deceased, tlierefore all
(lersons imlebtetl ti said cslnte, are rr)iiested to make
HHtuediaU payment, and nil ba vine rlnims aeainst the
same, are rrsinesicil to presciii i!iera.v inemnH-rsmneti,
at her reHidciue, in said conntv, for allowance within
one year from the date hereof, otherwise they will there-1
alter be lorrver l-arrea.
CI'AHttl.SA L. FREDERICK, Admiu'x..
March 10, lsj". lwtpaid
Administrator's Notice.
r ETTKIIS of administration have Ist-n grmted tot lie
A tmdersigucd Uv tlie ITi.3te Cntrt, or IHsiclas Co.,
I). X., nissi I lie estate of IIKM1V 1'KAKL, dis-rascd.
lieariug djte February 17. Is. J. Therefore nil is rsons
iiulchb-d to tlie said estate, are requested to make im-
m-diate myment to the uiiiIctsicimnI. and all persons
having demands against said estate, are licrehy (minted
to present llrm, with the proper proofs, w ithin one
year irom tne uau iieretii, ti ine nuuersisueu, in low
CrecK t alley, in me ai..resaii owiity.
ZACHKt s t .?i UliM'M, Admin r.
Marih 2, 1S."7. . . , Iw4aid ag't
Administrator's Notice.
THE undersigned having been appointed by the I
Judge of Probate of l.inn County. t. T s.lininis-1
tratorof t!ieest.ite J A M l-.-s iu 1 1 deceasnl, late oil
said County, and Territory, herein gives notice to all
eroM haiasclililsHills thesarcd. V exhibit
the date of this notice, to me, at my resioence tn unn
County, O. T.. for examination and adjitstna-nt. or be
forever larred tlierefrwra. It. S. COVL, Admin r.
March 12, lsil. . Iw4id
'Administrator's Notice.
TS Prolate Court for Yamhill County. O. T. Where-
X in. Joel Cri-twan.atliniiiistratot of the estate of LA
HAN S. M Oil IN. deceased, lias hied nisaorouiit.nrar
ing for a fiiwl sHtlement, notice is hereby given to tae
heirs at law. and all M-rsons intercsU-d. to apear at a
riant of I'n.loilc, to be lield at tbe I'robate ohice in tlie
town of LaravetVe. in sai.l county, on the 7th day of
May next, at III o'dWk. A. M.. to show cause, if anyj
whv the account suail not ue aiiwei ami a tinai settle
ment made. MAUTIX UUS, J. V
Ijf iyette, March 5, l"". 2w3
- Administrator's Notice.
I X Fro) site C.airt tw 1 amhill County, O. T. WTiero-
I in, James iHentadmiwistratorof the estate of KTE-
ril FN SlliHnHjS.deceased. baa this day Bled his ao-
rount. praying for a final settlement notice is hereby
given to heirs at law, and all persons interested, to a
lar at a Court of Probate, to he held at tlie I'roliale
ollice, iu Mfayette. in said Ciaiuty, on the Mb day of
April next, at 111 cioes, a. m ., tu show cause, 11 any
why tltc said account shall not he allowed, and a fluid
settlement made. M ARTIN Old. J. P.
Lafayette, March 7, A, J. Ii7,. , t lw3
Administrator's Notice. n.
XTOTICEis hereby given that letters of adiiiinistra-
1TI tionon the estite ,t APAM P. ZCMWALT, de-
ceased, leariug date January , lSi7, were granted to I
the uudersigiHMi.by tlie I'rolmte Court, of Laue CVninty,
an wron inuci'tea 10 sam estate are requested to sct-
110 tne same wiin tne aoinmrstravr, and ail persons
having claims against sabl estate will present them to
the administrator, duly authenticated, witldn onc yenr
from the date hereof, at his resilem.e. IH miles north
of Eupeuc City, on the illaraette rond,
JKKUMIS 11. mihwai.t, Admin r.
I r.ogene i ny, iarvu , isj. . iwtpaia
Final Settlement. '
NOTICE is herelnr given, that Alvin II. Btei.hens, ad
ministrator of the estateof 8AKAII M.XOl.ANP,
iH-eased, has tiled bis accounts with tlie I'robate Cnmt,
of I .one County, for linal settlement, and that Tuesday,
ne tin nay 01 .tpni next, is set lor tho settling or tne
same liefore the I'rolmte judges, at the Court luaise in
said conntv, at which place aud time all interested may
apiear ii.iney sec proper. ,
Jlll. hi 1 1 AIVC.ll, j. 1
Eugene City. March 4, 1S57. lwJpaid
f-
Final. Settlement.
M OTICE is Wreby given. Hut Richard W. Iwis. ad
1 V niinistraUir id the estate of JOHN FOTH ERGI Ll
deceased, has mailc bis applieatioa to the ProUite Court
Ol liiie t ssiiiiy. lor linal settlement, of Ins administra
tion, anil'that Tuesday, the 7 Hi dnv of Anril next, is set
for the hearing of tbe same,-at the Cisirt house in said
county, when and where all persons interested may ap
pear it tney sec proper.
HIIIM III 1 1AM-.K, J. r
Eugene Cily.Mari'li t, 1K.',7. lw:lpuid
Lost.
r YET WEEN ParkenMiUe and Oregon CJIv. a large Kn-
1 1 vcloivc. conlaining a small blank Iwok. together
with two Notisi of hand, siirixsl by James Met uv. and
one on David IlalpnssHT tlie Idler calling lor forty
one dollars and payable to Parker Eldridge, the
former calling fur thirty dolhirsand liny cents ; tojrcmcr
with divers other pajiers, bills from niercautile houses
in Oregon and Culilornta.
. The alsive Iniudlc was wrapiicd in a new.niaiier. the
"Saturday Evening Post" I think. I will give a lilieral
rewaiil to any una who w ii deliver said papers to inc. in
I I'arkcrsv
illc, or to 8. Moss, al Oregon t it y.
'I Feb. 2o, 1SS7.
i .
S2w3
WM. PARKER
Probate Notice.
rilO all persons interested in the estate of DA ID
JL CARSON, dccciiscd, late of Ik iiton Co., O. T.. are
hereby untitled to npiiearlpelore mo, ul in v ollicc 111 tsir-
vuili.s, on the lirst Tuesday of April next, to show cause
why an order should not lie grunted Ut sell the real es
tate of said Carson, to pay debts and charce-s agaiust
said estate. WM. L. C A RDWELL. J- P.
Febniary 2,, 1S."7. S2w4
Final Settlement.
NOTH E is hereby given, that Ucniauiin Davis, a
ministr.itorol'the estate of M A KG ARKT MOUNTS,
deceased ilid this day move tlie 1'roliatc Court of I .a lie
County, for linal settlement of his nccouuts as adminis
trator, aud it is ordered by tho Cairt that the lirst
Tuesday, the Sth day of May next, lie set for hearing
of tbe same, at tlie Court house iu said County, aud as
insiriouiiou ut snm v3k.iv nmy nicn anil mere, uiftc
place, an inierestssi, unu nit; iwire esjieciaiiy are uoiiu-
eu 10 aiteiHi 11 iuey see jroH-r.
- JUlli Y lllTTAKc.lt, l. I .
March 4, A. D. 1S37. i lw3paid
Notice to Creditors.
ALL persons having claims against the estate or
CLA IBORXE W. WILD, deceased . arc hereby re
quired to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers
within one year after the date of this notice, to the un
dersigned, Parker Bryan, administrator of the estate.
at his dwelling house in Lane County, Oregou Territory.
- - I'AKkbK itKl :AN , Admin r.
Dated March 4, 1P57. . Iw4
A. Coffee Party
(new advertisement.)...
MRS. ADAMS, where did you get those beautiful
teacups and saucers 1
George got them at the EMPIRE STORE.
Were there anymore of those white stone China euna
and saucers, and plates left?
1 mould thlua them was ; Itoon nns got one cord or
less of the same kind, very clieap, at the Empire Store.
wny, Mrs. Uiugulia, wnere, uia yoa get tiiose ime
morocco shoes f
1 got them at the Empire Store.
Do von believe that vou can get goods cheaper at the
Empire Store than at those stores up-towa
ut course I do.
Ia, me, Sally, where did you ret this beautiful white
sugar T -
Why, fsikinton said he got it at tlie Empire Store.
Well. It is too QiitrageiHis i don't yon think John got
two dollars worth of sugar, last week, at Mr.
Independence Htore. and it is black sandy stuff, only
lit to make vinegar, or the like.
tiourge, you have got a Hue coat, vest sou pants.
1 NUuuid thin 1 Dad.
You Iwncbt them at Portland, perhaps?
Never, 1 bought them at the Empire Store.
Mary, did vou see the line calico dress that David got
for Jane, last week, at the Empire Store?
I slMMild think f did see it : and don't yon think Rob
ert bought Elizabeth a line calico dress, last week, at
Mr. . store, and tlie llrst time 11 was wasueu it
went in for Disunion, aud it lisiks just like a smoked
lantern, or au alsditionist.
Mrs. Pukes, where did you get this Hue cloth In Jim
my's little coat ? - 1
Why, that Is nothing but some of Boon a kventnek
Jeans, at the Empire Store. .
Yon don't say I Well, my huslstn-l went over to Sa
lem some three weeks since, and not having time to go
down to the Empire Store, he bought something they
rail Mississippi Jeans, aud It is as coarse as cotton, aud
looks like 1 should say.
Mr. Walters, you have got a line pair of boots, surely?
Ccrtaiuly, I got them at the Empire Store.
ere there any of ibis ainu Kit 1
About a cord !
Lucy, my dear, where did yen get those silk gloves ?
Whv dii'dilv Isiuirht them for two bits at tbe Empire
Store, and be says that he priced m great many of the
goods in the stores in Salem, and be is convinced that
thechewpest aud best goods are to lie found at the Em-
Very well, if Abraham don't back out from yon kiraw
what, I mean lirinda, 1 am going to get me a fine silk
dress pattern. And A complete outfit at the Empire
Htore. .
Muttons, thread, wax, needles and ibtmrnes tarown in
lo llif larraln at tlie Klnldre Store.
This act to lie In lorce irom ana nuer 11s puuncnwwn.
Approved, January 17. 1
House, Carriage, Sign, anal Steam-
D a-h lining.
Ct A. REED having established his Taint shnn In
. Salem, is nreliared to execute with dispatch all
lobs in the above line. Banners. Standards, and Em
blems, for societies painted on silk, satin, velvet or mns
lin. 1'alnts ot ail colors ana aescnpuvus niiAru. irnui
fornsv. for sale at his shon : also White ld. Linseed
nil Titmrntine and Vanii-h. Wall paper ana Horner,
U-i.l.ir olass. Pa nt brushes, graining tool', rtc. I-
rertions given in painting, al-o in graining imitation
of wood, stone or marble.
w rmm ftiimaii nmmiti r aiienuen 11.
AH Jolis Intrusted to his care warranted to give ratis-
faetion.
Salem, Jan.", 1S..7. y
Fresh From New Yorfe.
OX 11AXI) AND XOIV RECEIVIXU.
1vi:Y COOPS. Clothing. Boots and Mioes, rlare-
1J ware. Groceries, Books and Stationhry
Call 111
and see them
2b tf
J. II. A I. It- MOOUKS.
HULLS No. 1 Soap, the best you ever ited. i ry it-
XX White lead, linseed oil.
fairpentiue, putty,
indigo, madder, coperas, alunr, -
nil lor lamps aud iiiachiuery.
New Orleans sugar,
rnLslicd sugar,
cream tartar, saleratus, soda, at
j;tf MOORES .
FAMILY" IilllLES, Welster sOiiarto I'ictionary,
University "
Variety or Miscellaneous oias, wwwi ouym.K, at
(jrand llonde lleservation.
rillK snlisrribeY wishes to sell his sidendid
farm near tbe Grand Ronde Reservation, li',;
situated in tlie lieautiful Willamina Valley, lie- Bsj
tween the tlak bills, well set with grass, and
tlie mountains, containing the best of timlier near at
band and well watered with gushing springs and now-
ina creek. Itcontains 32U acres, 2."0 acres improved, and
a Is-antifnl yising Is-anng orchard, with a comfortable
In wise and lam." Tlie soil is as good as Oregon can af
ford ; the building site Is bard to brat, with a spring
ripbt at hand. For further information, apply to J
lamsnn. near tlie premises, or to tne sunscnoer at sion-
. . .. .2 a, II - U .11 k
momn, t ots. i.,u. 1. '""
March 3, lo7. oiw.iaiu
8. J. McGormick,
Fraiiklin ook Store,
(FEOST STKCVT. rOBTLASK, O.T.)
TJAS coustautly on hjml abjjreocof Rooks txn
11-Bi.isnocs lim"ES.
- A catalogue may be seen In the Oregon and
WasliinetHin Almanac for !So7. Hooks nntcred there
from sent postage free to any part of either Terrritory.
Portland, Feb. 21. K.7. 5yl
tCOX SO.OliO lbs. '
ranted by
COIJ-: ALEXAXIER A Co.
IIKI.Sof wlieat III. Win wanted bv
COLK ALEXANDER Co.
BUSHELS of Oats i.OOO wanted by
COLE ALEXANDER Or.
)W!
- l'HJ good cows wanted by
COLE ALEXANDER A to.
"HiFFEE, Sugar, and Tolaeco low at
l IHI.K AMAl'r.K It in.
BEST Hickory, for a bit at
. COLE ALEXANDER A Co.
BEST Calico and Mcrrinuw-k Prints, low at "
COLE ALEXANDER A Co.
BOOTS, Shoes, and cUdhing low at
COLE ALEX
ANDER Co.
ING to close out by thehrst of April. or -
in a few
days 7 after, and we are " wurni 10 sen.
. . t vi 1
COLK ALEXANDER A Co.
w
HEAT received at Matzer Co.'s Mill, or at Cor
vallis. UILKAlifc.lAWUHlll.
W E will pay the highest price in goods for wheat,
7 .; COLK ALEXANDER A Co.
O A PAIR of white bed blankets,cievcn (luarters wuie.
for sale cheap at
COLE ALEXANDER Cos.
3(3
cheaper at
COLK ALEXANDER & Cos-
D
RY-GOODS for ladies and geutlcnieu, in great va
riety. At
2utr
MOORES'
Corvallis Warehouse. No. 1.
I am prepared to .store produce, and will attend to re
ceiving and forwarding the same.
33tf
ISAAC MOORE.
. Orleans Warehouse. .' '
vl,lOSlTE Corvallis. W eare orepan-il to store prw
J dure, and will attend to receiving and forwarding
the same.
:;::tr
WORTH A BRO.
Stuart's Express,
FOR
CASCADES AND DALLES
OS
MONDAY'S, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.
EXPRESSS FOR
Cliauipor;, Saicui, Albany and Corrallis,
On WEDNESDAY', and on
Aiikival or M.tiL Stevmek from Sax Frascisco ! !
i- All Letters, Packages and Freight, entrusted to
my care will be atM'iuieii to prompny.
III r llr, At r raiiKiiu issra on-ix.
December 30. HUD. A. B. STUART. .
Negotiation of War Scrip.
JUST printed and for sale at tne statesman onice
blank isiwers of albirncy and assignment for transfer
of war scrip, from a form preircil by an experienced
lawyer. I'm c, er liuudred. timers i,y mail lined.
July 1, lxMi. 10
Wanted.
rrilr bushel tlatn. nin! ;hSHI 1iP.11.n11n nnynuan
OUllll lilv of dead swine, for which cash will be
mid on delivery. men in 1,
Oregon City,' Nov. 25, Ih3.
39tf
Notice
ST.e
ITR Y'ED. or stolen from the siibscrilsT,
S'jJffi
living 111 AHuiiy. Unn Vo., o. 1., 011 or
about the lirst of Dceemlier. 1S5K, one sor-
rel horse. blaKC faced, ngbt nip Knm-M-
down, brandetl on near slimilder O. I ., vented V ,
hair
brand. No other brands or marss rc-ouoetoi.
Any
on- returning said horse will be lilierally rewarded.
J. M. McCONXELI
Albany, January 27, 157. ttitl'paid
iVdminitrator's Notice,
TETl ERS or administration navmg neen granted by
j lb I 'foliate court of Polk Co., O. T-, on the estate
of CYRUS K. RIGGS, deceased , to the undersigned, no
tice is hereby given to an persons naving noma mis
against the said estate, to present tlie same, duly au
thenticated, to the -said Probate Court, and all persons
knowing tiicmselves lmieirteu to tne said estate, will
lease make immediate payment to the undersigned.
I k 1 - 1, Ulllltf .1 :
Kola, March 6, 157. 52w4paid
Notice.
H) all whom this may come, greeting :
That I am to
I toatr for tlie States soon, aud would resneettullv
rciiest those whoknow themselves indebted to me, or
W C.Griswold A Co., to call aud settle without delay,
and oblige ' . W.C.GR1SWOLD."
Salem, January 27, 185'
6tf
(25,000 Worth
spimmAriDsui
GOODS ! I
THE snbscrihen would resiiectfully InTorm their cus
tomers and the public generally that they have on
hand, and are in constant receipt 01 goous irom nan
Francisco and New York a Ltrgc and well-selected
stock consisting in part of ,
11- Ahrra, allspice, and alpacea.
Bonnets, be rages, and bro. linen,
Cambric, crash, and calico.
Domestic de mines, and damask.
Edging, embroidery And everything,
Flannels, fringes. And fancy bxiu h, '
Ginghams, gaiters and gloves, ..-; .
. Handkerchiefs, hose and hAir-pinS, :
Iron, ink, and inscrtings. s .
1 . Jaconet, jeans, and Java coffee, ; --
Knives, kid gloves, and knitting-pins,
' Iawns, lard and Llverpcad salt,
Mustard, mirrors, and matches; '
Needles, nails, and nice tilings,
- Oils, evershirts, and Oolong tea,
, ; Fins, pants, and pApert'
vuuts, uiiiiis, anu qiieensware, , ; .
Silks, sugar, and shaving soap,
Tea, tobacco, and turpentine,
I'nibrellas, nnder-sleeves, and useful things.
Veils, varnish, and vinegar.
. Wreathes, woolen goods, waffle-irons,
.. Yarn, yeast, and Yankee notions,
Zinc, and zephyr worsted,
Ac, A.C., and so on,
Resides many other articles too numerous to mention ;
an 01 wnicn we are onenng at reuucea prices, aaopt-
Inir the nlan or " OuIcK s;ilcs ami small proms.-'
The ladies will find in their department a large stork
of fancy goods, direct from New Y'ork, which is not
usually kept In Oregon, and by arrangements will lie in
constant receint adennnte to tlie wants of the ladies.
The Ueutlemeii a iH-partmeni i mmisning geous
wUI seldom lie eoualled.aud ex-elleil by none in Salem.
I HON The blacksmiths and Iron dealers will always
find a well selected sVk k of all sizes and shapes, to
gether with a good assortment of iron axles, from 1-4 x
in., to 2x11 inches, which we are selling at fortland
urices. a Jdinff freights.
We are Drenared to receive all kinds of produce in
exchange for goods, and also money. For full particu
larscall and examine for yourselves.
w. c UKisnui-i' .V in.
Salem. Feb. 10. 1S57. , 4tf
Notice.
Fer Sale u Chf ap a tbe Cheapnt, and for Cash,
rortioii rrmiict.
I HAVE received by bark Nshnmkeag. H:ilcym, and
steamer Columbia', just arrived. A fresh lot of groce
ries. Ac. Which, added to mv former stock. offer as good
an assortment 111 groceries, provisions, painu ana oils
as Are to be found in the Territory, to wit :
: s.tsw lias. China No. I sngar.
4.000 I lis. best Rio green coffee,
2.WIIM. " Java "
2.IM.N) His. Manilla No. 1 sugar,
2.SN1 Hm. N. O.and S. I. wigar in bWs. and keg
l '.ci ljs. bfcu-k pepper (nsiad) '
20 Isix gr. spices. '
2K His. allspice, (nsind.)
10 dz. Eng. and Am. mustard in glass,
6 pie fruit .-
S " fresh pew-hes '
5 tomato catsup in cases 2 ea. lu glass,
6 " t avanne wpiier lin glass)
12 " Fresh Baltimore coveoysters 2 Ibcans,
2 " Irfibsters, Iresli in z n cans, .
S brooms, i
3 " IKiinted nails, 13 hooia-d.)
6 W. Collins Sc Co- axes, with and with-
handles, .
2 " ax handles,
Ml lbs. Ilorax,
SO lbs. Gum camphor,
SO I sixes ad. randies lis. 20 and 40 ea.
20 " Hills A-Cidgate's No. 1 snap,
5 " Olive oil Splagnolia brand,"
S " Cream Tartar,
10 " Salaratits,
10 kegs
5 Soda.
20 chests, old and young hyson, grm powiler.
, Imperial and Oolung teas In bulk and in 1
2 ffi caddies, -
. .. 100 half boxes sardines,
III " Gherkins in I gals.
20 ' Tobacco " dilf. brands,"
311 dtt. papers smoking
20 boxes matches, .
2 l-ags nutmegs.
3l lbs". Carolina and China rice,
2 gals, stierra and polar oil,
IM saeks l.iveriHNd grd. and S. I. salt,
- i half bbls. Stuart's crushed sngar,
20 kegs Selh Adams'" syrup in kegs,
2 bid, pore eider vinegar, dried apples Ac.
.tso a general assortment 01 uiu, wiuua,
dow glass and nails, to wit :
3oo gnls. raw and unboiled oil,
20 Copal varnish.
SO Spirit's tunientine.
SO boxes Gentian glass 10, lOVf 12, 10X 14,
11 16. A-c.
Dry and mixed naints of all colors, and av ouantjty.
A gttod assortment of paint and other brushes ; alsc
a cotsl 9ssurtraent ol Koots as miibs.
1 have of Oresnn nrodoce. 3JM0 lbs. Oregon A No. 1
Isitter, 6 to s.Otm llts. Itacoa, ham, slssihler, and sides,
30 bushel lieans, 25 Isrshel peas, SO bos he! buck wheat
Hour. SO sacks S. F. flour, oats, timothy seed, and any
1 T.ntitv otlirst rate potatoes., J. X. rKKStil r r.
I Oregon City, Feir.tr, l?57. 31U
Ho ! Te Wvrtf r of Inm trt Strel !
T HAVE Uiiaday received by the arrival of the S. It
X Whiting from San Francisco, the following assort.
meut 01 iron ami sieei, to wu : 1
2.0ISI llks. Norway shapes.
. 2,OU0 lbs. Iron (Hat,)
' 2.008 " 3X1 16 " . .
3.000 44 jxj " "
.0"0 " 1, j.l, lj,andl.snre.
. 3,000 " j, 5-1B, i. I, and U, inch round,
1 .000 " assorted cast steel,
- loo " horse shoe nails. (G
n hH-b together with stork in rtatu mnkr. m rom-
plete an assortment as ran lie found iu Territory m
will be sold as cheap as the CHCArKs-r for cisn nrmnn-
try produce. J. X. FRESCOTT.
Oregon City, teh 23, 1 So 1. MM
Enterprise Line of Steamers,
To all points alsve Portland on the Willamette River. .
rilllE EMPRESS A. S. Murray, jrk,
iirdti 1 , r. ........ ..'nn "...
Will counect as follows:....
Steamer ExrBKS-s leaving Portland every MONDAY
and FRIDAY morning, at f oehs-K. A. M.
The ENTFKPnrsK leaving t anemah immediately on
tlie arrival of the Kxrnnssi. fisr .Vrvallis. on every
MONDAY morning. And FRIDAY morning for Suleiu.
All Freight fur the above line will be receiiited for
throaek. : 1 : : , Amur on board tieamers.or at
110 1 1 t nam 10 at. i-onisno.
tr Pacific Christian Advocate idease copy. 4.tf
.7 I
Strayed.
TJtROM Frier's place, near Bethel, in Polk
5-jfe
X' t m tx-toner lass, one iiiarg
with small star in forehead, and very light
mane for an American mare : nas a man
coH. Also, one bright bay American mare, small size,
with stir in Iter forehead, and saddle marks. Also,
one Indian mare, bay color, bald face, and white fore
lees to the knees, and sway bark. Any one havm
knowledge of the whercalout-s of the above described
mares shall be paid fur their trouble.
A. K. POST.
' rolkCo.,reb.l7,lfU7. WU
1 - Notice to the Public.
ITETO is to he kept half of tbe time at my house, (.(.
W P. Smith's) Spring Valley. Polk Co., 7 miles from
Salem, and half the time at C. F. Ray's, in Sak-m. Ma
rion Co. We have got a race on Veto against a colt of
old George s, to be run tlie last Saturday in March, at
Salem. J.P.SMITH.
March S, lv7. . , 51tf
Cash paid for Soldiers llounty JLand
warrants. '
rflHR undersigned ill par rash, and the highest
I rates, for a lsr:-c iiuntls-r of loiint bind warrants.
on application at hisoltice iu Court lbsisc. Sab-m. O.T.
C. N.TEIiRY.
December 30, 1S5. 42tf
Final Proof and Notification
It lank a.
JUST PRINTED, A large quantity of Final Proof
Itlanks, and A small lot of Notilications. both from
the latest forms. Orders by mail or otherwise tilled.
Tlie cash must accompany the order or the blanks will
not he sent. Prices Final Proof, (full set) i Ml per
hundred, $1 per dozen. Notification, I0 INI per
hundred, f 1 oO Ik r dozen.
STATESMAN OFFICE.
Salem, April S, 1S0C.
it lank Deeds,
A NEW hit. iust printeil. from a for
Xa. one of tlie Jndgi's of the Supreme Court, and for
sale at the Statesman Office, at f per hundred.
August 1, 185.
The Laws of Oregon.
TUE OREGON STATUTES, 1S.V. being a large vol
.. ...a nf 1: 0 k,:k"s m ilh coinidete illilev. annola
lions and references, comprising all tlie laws in force in
i. 'rork-ktski-ir inclusive of those iiassed at last session
of the Lecislative Assembly, are for sale at tlie office of
the Statesman, at live uoiiars ht copy. 1 ne worn is ex
ecuted in the best manner, Ismnd in law style, and
is sold at pnlilisuer prices, aim as n.w i a use .iii k r.iu
lie bought in any State in the union, ana at tlie lowest
figure they can be afforded for here. The price places
them withiu the reach of all who desire tlie laws they
live under. Orders by mail accompanied with the cash,
tilled by return mail. It is the last code of laws that
- - 1 , -.. , , , r
will poMKiniy oe piiuusm-u iiix-sou, lor many year.
n ,..1.1. lion to tlie eunctmeuts of the tairislative A
blv. the volume contains the Declaration of Indepen
dence, Constitution of the United States, Treaties with
Great Britain relating to Oregon, Ordinance of 1787, in
force in Oregon, Donatio aw and all amendments,
and fuU Abstract of United States Naturalisation Laws.
150 Bounty Land Warrants
1TTANTED, by the subscriber at Salem.
VV C.N. TERRY".
lios Angelos Salt.
CI ALT 300 bags I.os Angelos Salt, received, per Na-
O humkeag. aud br sale at lowest rale.
IKtf G. ABERNETH1- 4 CO.
E STRAY NOTICES; :
. 1
loees of all est rays are mroired by law to be ad-
irrum.iQ lor DiaiGNiiiiB. luc uwr6
tiT tlie law. Is one dollar for each animal taken op
No advertisement will appear under this head ontil
paid for.J - ' - - '
rriAKEJfUP, by the "subscriber, living In TaoihiU
X Co., one small red enw, with ertss off left ear aud
upper-bit off tlie right. Branded H. M. oa tbe hip. Also,
one red steer, two years bid. Also, one yearling heil-.
er. The two last belong to the ruW. - GEO. GAY'. '
March 27, H.r.7. , . . 3w2
TAKES UP, liy Ujs subscriber, living In Beutnn Co.,
three miles east of Starr's Point, one pale red nx.
white face, white on tbe belly and on the end of the
tail, crop off Uie left ear; no other marks or brands
perceivable : supposed to be seven years old.
tiiiiv VV. L
LA'tVnr jiCKT"
February 2s, A.D. 1857. .
3wl
TAKEN LP, by the subscriber, two miles east of
'onser's ferry, io Marion Co.. O. T two estrav i . -
Indian horses one about 12 years old. brown, blaze in
his face; both, bind feet white, saddle and sinch mark,
branded on ine shoulder with H C, The other a bay.
with saddle, sinch, and baiter marks, branded on tbe
shoulder H C ; about years old. H. II. KING.
Santiam. Man n 28. Ia7. Jwpaid
TAKEN UP, ou the Sth day of March. 157. by tbe
undersigned, living in precinct. County of
l.inn. O. T.. one sorrel liorse. snpposru w nine years
,M lh lltn. vhttj, f,st and a white Ktrin lu the fare.
some saddle marks on tlie back, about 131 hands high ;
no other marks or brands perceivable.
March 6, 18S7. 2w2
A KEN UP, by the subscriber, living five miles
south east of Dayton, on the first of September
last, a brown mare, with Mack main And tail. And
white strip in face, white hind feet : no visible brands.
JOHN SAtfliK.iil.
Marsh 10. 1837. 2w2
i rpAKEX UP, by the subscrilier, living in Mount Scott
X precinrt, in lMnglas (.0.. i. r.. one dark brown
steer, with wane white in the face, about four years old.
I and marked with smooth crop off both ears. No other
marks or brands perceivable. JOEL DIXON.
March 5. 157. 2w2
TAKEN UP, by the subscriber, living at tbe head of
Ash Swale. Polk Co., O. T..-one brown pided .
with some white in bis forehead and short Mauding
horns, marked with split in both ears.
r- . rvr. 1 1.
March 12. lo7. 2w2
TAKEN UP, by the subscriber, living on IeTCTeek,
in Douglas Co., one light brown colored mare mule.
small size, about six years old. A a uranus or marxs
perceivalde. EDWARD WRIGHT.
weercreeK, iiarcn t, i.u. jwj
TAKEN UP, by the subscriber, one red steer, five year
old, with a smooth cmp off the right ear. And A
swallow fork in the left. Also, one spotted steer, four
years old, snnsAh crop off the left ear, and under bit in
tne same, ana unaer hi ope in me ir.i.
rr.isrii . rv.
Peer Creek. Douglas Co.. March 10,157. 2w2
tf'AKEN I'P, bvthe sntcriier, residing Ore and A
X half miles south of Portland, on the road to Salem.
January 5, iV,1, one large red steer, supposed tH be
six rears old. a large size and very coarse built, broad
horns, and crop off the left ear. Also, one brown steer,
supposed to Is- three years old, snng Imi It, straight
horns, and red ears. No other marks visible on either.
J. S. DICKIMSOX.
March 7, 1SS7. Jjw2
Wakefield & Co.,
WHOLESALE AND RET AIL MERC II ANTS,
aJ.eAT, IBS CO! "NTT, O. T.,J
KEEP constantly on hand a full assrrtment of Groeer; '
ceries. Hardware, Carpenters' Tools, Maek-mith"
Twds. Iineenswarr, Clothing. Boots and Shoes, Faints
and Oils, Varnish, Ladies" Dress Goods and trimmings,
e Ac. I4tf
25
POUN lS choice Apple Seed,
10 lbs. -1 lear "
-5 " Cherrystones,
at WAKEFIELD CO.'
JUST RECEIVED at Allany. 22 bbls- New Orleans
and Crushed Sugar, (from "N. Y'.) and for sale low at
WAhH ltI.ll tUS.
Albany, Jane IJ. lVfi. 14tf
20
KEGS snjierior
received by
lined Apples (new crop) just
WAKEFIELD A CO.
I I A DAMAXT1XE Candbtf, 25 boxes, for sale by
"HA. 14tf WAKEFIELD CO.
15
fT KKTtS ?vrtip (Seth Adam" best) jn rmired bj
' a it a r-i-i-trl Ta a. m
I4tf
WAKEFIELD A CO.
1 RON.
20tn lbs. best Refined and Swedes' Irofi
0
J . -alsoRimi Iron.Cat and Plow Steel, the bf-t
ind Plow Steel, tne bet
For sale low to black-
asserted sizes! in Oregon.
smiths and merchants:.
14tf
WAKEFIELD ft CO.
2,500
LBS.
pure White liead, fyr sale at
14tf WAKEFIELD A COs.
A
COMPLETE set of Cooper's Tools for sale-
!Mf - WAKEFIELD CO-
1 BEST Chicago
J Vl duced rates, by
' Clipper Plows," for sale at re
14tf WAKEFIHUJ A CO.
Of A BOXES sk 10. 10x12 and 10x14 French GIass,
Ovl just received and for sale by
I ltf WAKEFIELD A CO.
A GOOD assnrtment School Books constantly kept
A sal
1 hand.
14tf
WAKEFIELD A CO.
r err I. I!S. choice Osage Orange Seed. Also, Bine
fmJJ Grass. Clover and Timothy Seed.
14tf
WAKEFIELD A CO.
WHEAT, Bacon, Fee. Butter. Beans and Corn ta
ken in exchange for goods at the highest market
WAKEF1ELD A CO.
-Moan. mi.-
14f
H BUIs. LIME, just received.
IU WAKEFIELD A CO.
Albany. Ang. 3, 1sr.fi. 2f
O CI! 1-' Wue Vitrei for sale.
t)U 2:tf WAKEFIELD CO.
25
SETS Cast
2itf
lkxcs, at
WAKEFIELD CO':
1 f SETTS Eliptic Springs for sale low.
IU 26tf WAKEFIEI.D CO.
SETTS Hub Bands, for sale
2tf
WAKEFIEI.D A CO.
Notice.
LL who are indeMed to Wakefield k Co., at Wasn
L ington Butte, will please call and settle the saate
without delay. 2iitf
Corrallis.
THE sabscriber will pay cash for Soldiers Bonnty
Land Warrants, at his store. NAT. H.LANE.
Corvallis, Jan. 13, 18C.7. 4411
Ldtnd Warrants.
THE subscrilier will pay cash for land warrant.
JOHN McCRAKEN.
Portland, Feb. 17. 1S57. 50tf
. Cash
AID for Soldiers Bonnty Land Warrants by
C. N. TERRY.
Administrator's Notice.
NOTICE is hereby green that tne undersigned was
appointed by the Probate Court in and for Folk
CO., O. A., aurainisrrafcor, won mm aniie.xeu. "t uir
estateof JOSEPH E. DAVHSON. deceased, late of
said county, and Territory aforesaid, on the 5th day of
February, lss7.
Therefore all iersons owing said rotate will pW-c
come forward and make payment, and all having claims
against said estate must present the same to the un
dersigned, at Monmouth in said ciainty, sworn io as the
law directs:, witnui one year rrom tne oaie nen-01.
I ISA, K. M. KlITLKi:.
Administrator, with the will annexed.
Monmouth, Feb. 21, ISii. 52w4
Pf art, Ptatt, Pta.
XTOW in the time
to plant orchards, and the ka
r. And if yon want to get g
.rice, just call at the FKF1T
11 stumer the l-etu-r.
m.i.1 t.o.n at a rir nriee. iust I
FARM NURSERY, twelve miles east nf Salvm. rm the
Territorial road h-ading from Oregmi City to the head
of the valley, and you will find just what you want, for
we have tens of thousamls of appe. pear, plum and
cherry (on tame roots) trees, which we intend to sell
in quantities to suit purchasers. A liberal share of pat
ronage will be thankfully received.
K.C.GEER CO.,
Fruit Farm, Nov. l,iSW6- 34tf
Salem Market.
THE subscriber, propriefc of the Saw Market, in
the ceuter of the town, is happy to perform the pnb
lic tlut he keeps constantly on hand . supply of alt the
varieties of meats, fresh and pickled. He also hs-s the
various kinds of vegetables in their season. Reef will
be sold as follows: Fore quarters. 8 cents per lb-, hind
quarter 10 cents; and if yon want a choice piece, I shall
charge you a Lit A pound. .
All kindsof fanner a produce anu cram recci
I exchaiurc for meats.
1 ncJ.n k. - - -17tf
I Salem. July 7, lS..
Orrgoa Bid California Parkrt Um.
rpHE following vessels will ran i connee-
J. tion iUfiiltJ ti-y. ue
ami PorUami :
i. 1 a t- j v KIRfK WH5rss. Master.
VIIAS. iE 'ESS. HK11.T. "
" J 4 E A. FAl.KESBJk.RG, BaimbKr.
. " VAHUMIkEAO. WIU.IAUS. "
DRIG I. R. I- UXT. Rich titnsos.
The Harks have all been coppered recently, and are
in first rate order, sMalrdJ expenenced capUins.
FWiet wwV be earried at the forest rate.
Produce sent from any part of the country tn Oregon
City or to the Linn City W orks. will be received aad
forwarded to Sua Francisco.
Agbsts: GEO.ABERNETHT Co..
Oregon, city.
ABEKXETHY, CLARK A Co.
San Francisco.
Xovember. S. l4d. Htf
IX who want good bargains can inquire tbe pricca
L at other stores and then buy of
COLE ALEXANDER Jfc Co.