costs and changes incurred, and the city recorder
in hereby authorized and instructed to commence
suit against any person so neglecting J wfu"
ing, for the recovery of all money so paid by the
01 iic. 8. The street commissioner is hereby au
thorized and instructed to build side crossings at
the expense of the City, as contemplated in the
ordinance. - . ,
Sec. 9. The owner of any lots laying near the
will in north Salem, shall hare the right to build
the side walk of hewn timbers being equal to the
plank walk in every particular.
Tassed tho Council. March U. 1337.
I certify that tho foregoing Is jra and per
fect copy of the original, now on file in my of
fice. ' ' .
CHESTER . TEKKi, Kecoraar, ate.
SALEM MARKET.
. CORRECTED WEEKLY, BT B. F. BROWS.
Salem,
-'..' rtODCCE,
Wheat, white,
Wheat, mixed, -v... ..
Oats, ----
Potatoes,.-. ......... .........
Onions ......------.-...-
. hears, ............. .........
reas........
Itacoa, sides....... ......
Ha con, hams, ......
Lard, In kegs.......
Rtitter, fresh rolls,
Batter, packed, r--
Kggs. ....-...------
Chickens, per d .-. -----
Flour, per 100 lbs., -
rjrk,...
FRC1TS.
Dried Apples, .
. Iried Teaches,
Dried Currants,
Apples, per bushel,
LUMBER.
Fir, clear, per M,.-
Cedar, per M,.---
Shingles, cedar, per M,
Shingles, fir, per M,..-
GROCERIES
Sugar, K. O.,
Sugar, China,-....---- .
. "Sugar, white, crushed,...-..
.Syrup. - .... .... .
- Coffee, ....
like,..-.
Soap,
Salt,
Candles, adamantine....... ....
Candles, tallow................
Salcratua, ... ...... ..
April Id, 1857.
1 10
1 00
40
371
75 a I 00
.... 1 50 S 50
.... 1 00
11
is
I'.'ia 15
121
25
25
... 2 50 a 3 00
50 a 3 00
.. 56
16 a Id
W a as
... none,
... 4 00 a 7 00
..: 17 00 s 20 00
... 30 00 a 35 00
... 550 600
... 500
I... . IS a 23
13 14
ia o
.. 1 85
85a 1 50
18 a SO
15 a SO
124a 14
3 a 4
37,a 50
SS a 374
14 15
Special Sttlees
W riease announce the name of H. If. BROWN a
a candidate ror Representative from Una County, sub
- jactAc
Taoaalilll rsaaljr DtaMtntlc CtarnllM.
Notice w hereby given that on Monday, the 4th day
of May next, at 10 o'clock, A. M-, there will be a Dem
ocratic C'oantr Convention held st Lafayette, by dele-
w,m MrK r,nnrt ia nnt tn nomtn.ninn c nm-
dates to be supported by the Dtmocratie party at the
. next Jnne election. The several precinct are request
ed to holj their meetings on Saturday, the 2d day of
May nest, to nominate delegates to attend raid County
Convention. -. . .
The several precincts are entitled to delegates ax fol
Viws: Lafayette. 4; Davton.S; Amity. S; Willamette
3 ; Pleasant Valley. 3 ; Chehalem, 3 ; North Fork, 3 ;
JctfWi.J: sataarors.j.
GEO. S. NELSON.
GEO. H. STEWARD,
MARTIN OLDS.
Central Com.
f jfsyette, April 13th, LS57.
"f Tdtue Comity Drswoeratle Ciw ewllow.
Notice is hereby (riven that a Convention will be held
'-in Knvenelltv on Sstnrdav. the 2d davof Mar. fur the
. purpose of nominating Candidates for the vanoas offi-
ce of the County,- to be elected at the coming Jane
lection. . - . i i
v It U recommended that the precincts hold theirroeet-
ng on hatnraay, Apru : th. at toe osnal place or voi
- in; in the precljcts. and that each precinct will be
pnnctml in sending their delegates to said Convention.
Ity order of the Central Committee for Lane Count v.
. EL1HTJ L1XDLY,"
PRIOR BLAIR,
W. 8. BROCK.
It-nton County IVmocni tic Convent lot
"Notice is hereby given to the Democracy or Ucnton.
' House, in tlie town of Corvallis, on Satnrday the 2d day
tf May next, at 2 o'clock P. M for the purpose of nom
inating to caudulatcs for the legislature, four candi
dates for the Convention to form a State Constitution, Snd
"June election, and to transact such other business at may
come before the Convention.
It is recommended and requested that the precinct
meetings be held on Saturday the 25th day of April, at
2 o'clock P. M-. each precinct being entitled to three
.I.-V.nr etccent I'onrallis nrecinet. which is entitled to
six delegate. :
, . .... JAS. A.BENNETT. " Ir.n,;,, .
' H.C. BUCKINGHAM,, CComm,tt
' Benton County, March 27, 1357.
Una Omitf Deaaoermtle Caltt .
. Xotice is hereby given, that a Democratic Coanty
Convention will be held at the Court none. ia the town
of Albany, on Saturday the ninth day of Msv next, for
the purpose of nominating candidates for toe various
offices to be Sited st the June election.
The precincts are requested to hold their primary
meeting, on the Satnrday previon. The apportion
ment of delegates wUl be as follows : Albany and Prai
rie each 4 ; Peora. Lebanon, Centre, Syracuse, Burling
ton. McDonald. Brownsville, Clsypools, and Franklin
Butte, each 3 ; Orleans, 2.
By order of JAMES H. FOSTER,
AXDERSOXCOX,
S.D. HALEY, t
Democratic County Committee.
April 6,1357. .'!.' I . ,, . j,. - 6tf
"?fotiowT"a 0m'met as Pills. Every head of s
family should keep a rapply of -thee groat specifics at
hand. X honsehold cam safely dispeaae with them.
External injuries, which would remit ia the Iom of a
limb, or the crippling of a joint, if treated in the or
dinary modes, iav be cured with dispatch, and without
nain or hazard, by the use of tbe Ointment. Erysipaiss,
ait rheum, boils, aorea, and all external, ailments, are
removed with equal facility and certainty, by tbe appli
cation of this great curative ; snd the manifuid disease
of the stomach. Liver, and Intatiaes, so often fatal in
this country, yield invariably to tbe sanative operation
,t tbe Fills.
De-Lv J.CxarasT's Surgical and Medical Institute is
o exteawvely known ia this Territory that any notice
of it, or of him, might seem saperflooas. Yet fearing
that there are those who heretofore having ne need of
medical aid, have neglected to ascertain the proper
mures of relief ia ease of mfcfortsae. To those we
beg leave to direct attention to Dr. L. J. Czapkay. who
14 certainly a Physician of great skin and wonderful
Fonrwiu mu y - - - - - - '
attention to the treatment of chronic and private dis
eaaes, and stands aarivalled in his management of
tbem. To those -ho need scch assistance we cbeerfnlly
recommend Dr. L. J. Czapkay: it would be well st sll
events to eoniott him, as he makes no charge for eon-
- i : v. i nil Am. STIm IW
miiauoa, ana dukb x "
Sinnniccs . sure ' ' - - 1
rr S?ee Dr. L. J. Czapkay's advertisements in another
. . . - ia?.
column oi tnis paper. ""
HARRIED.
At the residence of Win. Hancock, Umpqna Co., on
the 2flh of March. 1857. by Wm. Helbert. J. P Mr.
jaKES stsGBASaac ana ai uuunn muun
Psiblic Sale.
rrtHE aderigned. adminixtrator of the estate of the
1 late RtLrn WAmv.s, neccmu, win a.
naMie auction, to the bigheas bidder, on Tharaday. tbe
J . - - , . Ki. r.m, tkMmilM Milh nf
Oay Ol Jttajf ha., " ' - .
Kilverton, and one mile north of R. C. Geer:s, on the
Territorial road, the roliowing aenraoie propeny, via:
sseventeen head of fine American Horses, and Seventy
five head of Cattle, comprising a large number of milch
cows, ana a nne. vat. - ....
- A rre chance is here offered to persons wishing to
dcenre good stock, as it to all American, and in line
condition, and will be sold without reserve.
Terms, Ca-h ; or. If desired by purchasers, a credit
of nine months will be given upon notes with good ap
proved security.
KW Sale to commence at U o clock, A. t.
A. ALLEN, AdminLstrator.
Salem, April 21st, 1857. 6w4
. . Courts.
I WILL try fcwoe of fact a follows :
la Clackamas, the last Monday, the 27th day of
A?n,Linn?the first Monday, the 4th day of May next.
In Benton, tins first Thursday, the 7th of May next.
In I jane, the id Monday, tbe llth day of May next.
In Polk, the first Tuesday, the 3d day of June next.
In Yamhill, the 2d Monday, tite th day
The next term of the District Court will be held at
Salem, on tbe 4th Monday, the 25th day of May next.
GEO. H. WILLIAMS, Judge 1st DwtncU
April llth, lSi7. 'w3
Notice.
I HEREBY give notice" that about the 3d day of May,
155 I gave A. O.Jacobs my obligation for the sum
of $105 no, due in rails and timber, which obligation I
have paid.. I therefore caution all rrons from pur
chasingthe same. JAMES M. CH AM BERLAIN.
Salem. April 16th, 157. KwZ
Xotiee to Toloateen of Cant. Hartia,t fJompaiy
of Koae Kirer War of ISi?.
I PURPOSE to be at RAseburg. Douglas Co., O. T
on Wednesday, the 20th of May, 157, to pay the
Volunteers of Captain W. J. Martin's Company of Vol
unteer of Rogue River War of 1R53.
BEX J. A LV'ORD, Paymaster U. S. Army.
Fort Vancouver, W. T., April lotb, 18i7. 6w4
PUBLIC SPEAKING.
onttOC W. UtWBOSr, Candidate bsre the
Pnalt Ster Delaawte Cnaarfaa. -.vrawld tx
nlraard to nttt and Addreas mis Fallow CIU
nrna of ta dtOmtt Cowntles tn tbe Territory
at toe note aiM places nevearter algninetl.
UPON THE FOLLOWING AND KINDRED
. SUBJECTS:
THft RlfiHTS, DCTIE AHT POWKIIS OF THE TEO-
FLE TBB OITIES OF A HEPItESEKTATlV'.
' Eapressloo of Views.
The people the sole depository of Political Power
and the true Arbiter of nil Political Aspirations. The
Constitution and not Conventions toe test oi ciigioiiiiy
for Office, and the non-interference of any and all inxtl
n;nn. .M,i ntinn. ..nveot the freeexereise of the
t-Jectivo t-rnrkk. The Rule by Majority. The -Di
vine Right' of Republics,
TO ASCERTAIN WHICH,
Alt nm.jions of importance. In Polfcy or Interest
, y Dienared and submitted to a direct vote nf
th PMIe. In the msnnerof ' for" and against" on the
measure. 'instead of the uncertain test by election of in-
The two-thirds rnle opposed to the principle that "the
People are capable of Self Government.'' The Snspen
mrr Votes, and the Conservative six rears' term of the
C.S. Senate sufficient guarantee against panic, prejudice,
fake interest and influence or hasty and unconsidered ac
tion of the Citizen Sovereignty.
The inviolability of the National Sovereignty. The
sacred new of the State Sovereignty, the best guarantee
ty ; not Privilege, or Orders. Industrial Enterprise ;
not Legislative advantages.
Tbe Political Equality of all the Teople before the
r a u. t 'nn.iiiiiiiiin n.i.ti()A.t;.iH. .H.t r l .
us RUM MK vvuimiiiwi. iiaiiiiuiMvunuiiu linriiu ,
not test oaths the true test of qualification for office or
honors to be judged of by the people as electors.
Principles ; not personal i ties, the proper subject of
tbe elevation of Hnmanity. the good of the maiwcs
nolitician mav be a gentleman. .
Absolute Freedom nf tbe Religious Element and all
men to be guaranteed by Reservation of Rights by Con
stitutions and Laws, an Imprescriptible Liberty of Con
science.
The Witt of the MaJoutt, fully obtained, fairly ex
pressed, and deliberately formed ; binding upon all Del
egates and Representatives of the People.
UrOX STATE AFFAIRS, f
km Economical State Government, with Biennial Ses
sion of the legislature Moderate Salaries to Officers
no Perquisites or Sinecures Restrictions upon State In
debtedness Courts to be open, justice simple, speedy,
snd within tbe reach of all.
The Bu--inem of the legislature to make laws under
tbe Constitution, not to interfere with the t'nplt t right
of the Electee Franchise.
The Public Printer to be elected bv tbe People to
be independent of tbe Legislature, and to be the faithful
Reporter under bond and oath of office of all the proceed
ings tnereor to tne reopic.
The Responsibility of all Politic Officers by bond and
oath of omce.
A Free State.
Tbe dicnitv of labor preserved from competition with
casts and colors. Aericultnre. Mechanics and Trade
allowed to expand ia Commerce. Railroads, Canals Ac.
Illinois cumparea witn .Missouri. jw tors and rcnsyl
r . ni. with Vitvints and Kentnckr. tten!t fht kI,f
labor duet not baUd Railroad. Tetegraphs.CaaaLs. Clip
per Ships. Ocean Steamers and tboae public works that
make a State great, prosperous, ami powerful.
Slavery is not a Dictate of Xature. but tbe creature of
Convention. Immediate and energetic action to be takt n
to procure a grant of several millions of acre of the Pa
cific Coast to construct a Railroad from Pngrt Sound to
San Francisco, through the great central valley of
w ashinglon, tregu ana canrornia. -
The preservation or the present boundaries or Oregon.
An sppropriation by the General Government, in aid
of Commerce, for a steam tug, lighterage and life-boats
st the month of the Colambia.
L'ntiring eflbrt to procure tbe settlement and pay of
tbe Oregon War' expenses upon the "-Report of tbe
commnioners.'
The prompt extinction of Indian titles and the placing
and maintaining of the Indian npon good reserves.
Periodical Revision of tbe Constitution on the major
ity principle that Constitutions and Oovernraent
may keep pace with the march of progress, and the
growth of morals and mind ; and tbe old relic of bar
baric and feudal ages be done away, without resort to
Revolution.
Lafavette, Ysmhill County, Tnesdav, April IS
Dallas. Polk " Thursday. 30
Corvallis, Benton " Saturday, Mav 2
Elkton. i. Umpqua " . Tuesday 5
Rnsebura. ' Doorlas Thursday. 7
Jacksonville.' Jackson " Saturday, " 9
Ashland Mills, " " Tuesday, " 12
County Seat, Josephine " Thursday. 44 14
One other place, to lie appointed by friends in
tne great ttogoe tuver i alley : on tne in
EngeneCity, lane - " . Tuesday, " 19
Albany, Linn " Thursday,. 21
Salem, Marion " Saturday, " !J
Oregon City, Clackamas " Tnesday, " 26
Portland, JIultnomnh " Thursday, " 2S
The hour for Speaking in all the above place i 2
o'clock P. M.
Sbonld these Appointiment suit the convenience of
lien. Lane, or other Candidates for the same Office, an
invitation is hereby extended, to make the Canvass to
gether : snd the nsnal rules and courtesies d'ie oKn
nnrh occasions, betwixt gentlemen and opposing candi
dates are conliallv tendered.
6tj " GEOROE W. I.AWS0X.
Look Here.
ALL persons that are indebted to James Strang, are
requested to call and settle their acennnts by the
15th nf May, and all those who do not, will find their
accounts in" the hands of John D. Boon, Jnstice of the
Peace. Having sold my Tin establishment In Salem. I
want to settle np m v account.-. JAMES STItAXG.
Salem. April 21. lS57i " ' 6tf
.- - B. F. Boaham. -
ATTORNEY AND COUXSEl.LOR AT LAW. Of
fice at the Conrt House, Salem. O. T. 6tf
For San Francisco.
rriHE Favorite Steamship ColamNa,
JL W. I Pam. Commander, will leave M
Portland for the above port on or about .!.
the 23d inrt. The price of Freight will
be per ton. Ia.saare in Cabin. $30; Steerage, $10.
Apply to the Captain, on bourtl . or to
LEOXARD & GREEN, Portland.
Portland. April 9th, 157. 6w2
Atwill fc Co.,
Xo. 172 Washington 8T.k 8.? Francisco.
SHEET, Card and Book Mnsic. Piano Fortes.
and other Mnsici! Instruments. Strings 2?;
and Itfeds. for i iolin, f.uitars. tlanonets, c.
Also a large wholesale stock of tanry i.oous
and Toys.
Billiard Halls, wax ami cne irathers, nitgsoraii nations,
boxing gloves. Ac, tngethct with all kind of Yankee
Xotions, useful or amusing. Gm-ds packed with great
Care and forwarded with promptness.
All order should mention by what boat or Express
Co. tbe goods are required to be sent. , ;
ATWILL Co.. '
(5m3 172 Washington st., San Francisco.
Administrator's Notice.
THE nndersigned having lieen appointed by the Pro
bate Conrt for Benton Onnty. o. T., administrator
of the estate of WILLIAM JACKSOX, deceased, late
of aaid County and Territory, hereby give notice to
all persons having claims against the deceased, to ex
hibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within one
year from the date of this notice, to him, at hi office,
in aaid county, for examination and adjustment, or be
forever debarred therefrom ; and all person indebted
to said estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment. JAS. H. SLATER, Admin r.
April 14th, 1S57. . w
- . Prostate Notice. '
NOTICE bhereby gives that James M. Fulkerson.
administrator of the estate of WILLIAM D.
HARTLEY, deceased, baa rendered hi account to the
Probate Court of Polk County for final settlement, and
the Court appointed the first Tuesday of May next, at
the Probate office in Dallas, in said county, for the ad
justment of the same. JAS. TAYLOR. J. P.
Dallas, April 8th, 1&57. . 6w3paid
Bakery and Confectionery.
THE andenrigned would annonnce to tbe public that
he his established himself in the baking and con
fectionery business at Salem, on Commercial street,
second door north of the Union House. A thorough
experience at the baking bnxiness he trusts will enable
him to give satisfaction to his customers. All order
promptly filled.
Groceries and Fruits, will also be kept constantly on
hand. CHAS.McC.lXN.
April 9, 1M7. I Mf
Laws and J onrnals.
SncKETAar's Omen, I
Salkm, April 10, 1857. f
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Journal and Law
of the last session of the Legislative Assembly of
Oregon, are now ready for distribution and delivery to
the several Couuty Auditors, knd all other officers enti
tled to them.
Under the new postage law, all matter of this kind
in required to be pre paid, so all those who witth them
sent by mail, will be required to send postage stamps,
to pay their postage, at the rate of one cent per ounce
call at tne omce ana receive mem.
B. F. HARDING.
w3 Secretary of Oregon.
COUNTY of Tolk, Territory of Oregon : Mary Wad
dle, of the County of Polk, being first duly sworn,
deposes and says, that the report invented and'circnla
ted by Margaret J. Waddle,(alias Ruth Rover)in relation
to tbe conduct and treatment of myself by my father,
are entirely false, malicious, and without foundation.
The said Margaret J., has often resorted to threats,
abuse, and persuasion to induce this deponent to admit
that hey father and herself had been guilty of a most
la sat niMia a".l"i Hie hot this deponent never did anv such
thine and hereby pronounces all such charges and in-
innation atieny iaise. . kaui ai;iflc.
Subscribed and sworn to before me. April 11, 1S57.
JAMES TAYLOR,
5w2 Judge of Probate, for Polk Co., O. T.
BOUNTY of Polk. Territory of Oregon: Francis
I , ur.,iie first being duly sworn, deposes and says
that the reports invented and circulated by Margaret
J Waddle in relation to my having seduced my daugh
ter are entirely false and without foundation. The
mid Margaret X, in all her conduct has evinced a dev
ilish and malignant spirit, often threatening to destroy,
net onlv my character and reputation, bnt also that of
mv motherless children. FRANCIS WADDLE.
Siihacrild and sworn to before me, April 11. 1857.
w JAMES TAYLOR,
owl Jodgeof Probate, for Polk Co., O.T.
Sale of Public Land, and other
' Property.
mnmr. he sold at cublic auction. on the premises
A on Thursday, the ISfh day of June next, (unless
dtsKcd of at private sale before that time.) 320 acres
of good land as ran be found In the Territory, con
sisting of the north half of the claim upon which J. P.
Smith resides, lying iu Spring Valley, iu Polk coun
ty I) miles from Doake's landing. Said farm Is well
situated to muke a first rate farm or if it is desirtd, it
will be sold in two lots ; there being a tine grove of ex
cellent timber upon each end of the tract and upon
one end several never-failing springs of water.
Terms, one. half cash balnuco on time, with Interest
if desired. . - .
For particntors, enqnlro of J. P. Smith, on the pretu
ises. or of J. H. A I. It. Moo res. Salcui. O. T.
There will also be sold a lot of cows and hl"ses at
that time. ..t.U j.r.KMim.
THE copartnership of Cole Alexander Co., will cx
iliv lv limitation on the Kith of April. lriST.
All persons owing said (Inn will call and pay Imme
diately. G.E-COl.K.
S. C. ALEXANDER,
E. II ARTLESS.
Sw3
Corvallis. April 8, 1857.
A GOOD variety of school books, and a few miscel
laneous works, together with an assortment of
stationery can be naa cneap at
' P. D. PALMER'S.
Also. Rapier's rhenn Bibles. 5tf
THE copartnership heretofore existing lietween Gird
A McConnell. ha this dnv been mutually duVolv-
ed. GIRD A SlcCOXXELL.
April 1.1S57. 5wJ
For Sale.
I WILL sell one half or the latidcUIni known
as the Dwight Pomroy claim. Said half
adjoin Mr. Peter II. Hatch s and is about lir
l.n mitnt fmm Dreiron Citv. on the UDDer Wil- SS
lamette. 1 will also sell one half or the whole of the
firoiertv, lying and situated in the beautiful and raphl
r arrowlnir town of Corvallis. Benton Co.; and known
a' the " Thomas'' npiperty, consisting of fimr lots of
land, together with all tne buildings tncrcon. rsiiu.
property is In a beautiful location. and both will be sol J
at a errat banrain in cash, or wheat or oats at ca.-.b
price. Inquire of the subscriber, at his store In Ore
gon vity, in reiaiHkn io gow, or ui nuu. v. vry
in relation to the Thomas property, at Corvallis.
Also, six (6) lots of lathi la Oregon City.
. JOS.X. PUESCOTT.
Oregon City. Mareh 1,117. IU1
Valuable Farm for Sale.
rpHE nnderslgiied now offers his valuable
larm i'ir surt .iHiiira uu rp.iu)( . . u.
in Marion t o., u. 1.. one ana a nan nines
south of MeKinnav's Mills, on the County road
running from Satera to said Mills. It contains 40 acres,
of which 540 acres is nnder a good subvtantial i-take
and rider fence, one hnndred acres in good cultivation,
two hnndred line bearing fruit trees, a good farm
house, together with other out buildings. Said farm is
well watered, and the beat adapted to stock raising.
and wheat growing or any farm in the Territory. Said
farm has been settled since lH4-i, and was among the
first claims taken in Marion Co. Any person desirous
of boring a good farm, with a litle money, will do well
to call at tbe residence of tbe undersigned.
OLIVER FICKARU.
Spring Creek. March 30. 157. 4tf
To Coanty Treasurers.
Tkbritobial Ai-ditob's Ofl'lCK, I
Sale. April 6. 1457. f
I
THE Treasurers of
Benton.
Clackamas.
Columbia,
Douglas.
, , Josephine,
Lane,
Marion,
Multnomah,
Polk.
Tillamook.
Umpqua and
Washington
Coantics are hereby notified that they ate in arrears for
Territorial revenue, for the vear 14-vi. and stand charg
ed with legal forfeitures (see Sec. 4G, page 441. Sec. 'JO,
page 4 1, and er . 1 and Z, page ot and sc.-. Z. page
455 of Revised Statutes) for the recovery of which ac
tion will be instituted unless settlement is had within
one month from the date hereof.
X. B. No credit will be (riven for revenne due on de
linquent lists for 1S50. B. F. UOXHAM.
4w3 lerr.torutl Auditor.
Final Settlement Xotice.
DAXIEL Cushman, administrator of the estate of
HOLI.OWAY CUSUM AX. deceased, having tiled
his accounts for final settlement, notice is hereby given,
that the first Tuesday in May next, be set for the hear
ing of the same.
5W3paid S. II. HALEY, J. r.
Notice.
BY an order of tbe Probate Court of Benton e untv.
I will sell for cash, on the 3mh day or May next. at
l. C. Iavi store, in said conntv. 32W acre oi' laml'be
IrmHnr Ul the estate of IIAVlll CARSOX- (lcrenseil.
being Haim 41. notification 26s, Iving in the north
boundary or section . T. 10. II. 5, W.
GRKEXBERllY SMITH, Admin'r.
April 7, A. 1).. 1S37. . ftwt
Information Wanted.
OF Daniel Perry, who came to Oregon in 1S51 ; any
person knowing anything of his wherealsKits, will
oblige bis brother by sending a few lines to Dallas, p.
O., Polk Co., O. T, to William S. IVtlcaay.
April 1.1357. - twjpaid
E.
B. Svrup, 30 kegs, S'a and 5"s, for sale by
4w4 :. APERXETHV CO.
Wakefield 4t Co.,
WHOLESALE AXD RETAIL MERCHANTS,
ALBAST, LISS COrsTY, O. T-
KEEP constantly on hand a full assortment of Grocer
cerifs. Hardware. Carpenters' T"jIs, Hlarksmiths'
Tools. Oneenware. Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Paints
and Oils, Varnish, Ladies' Dress Goods and trimmings,
e Ac. I4tf
25
POUNDS choice Apple Seed,
10 lbs. " Pear "
5 " Cherry Stone.
at Wakefield a co.'s.
Qf KEGS snjierior lned Apples (new crop) just
received by
WAKEFIELD A CO.
ADAMANTINE Caudles, 25 boxes, rorale by
ltf WAKEFIELD A CO.
1 T KEGS Svrup (Seth Adams'ls?st) Inst received by
IO 'I4tf WAKEFIELD CO.
IRON. 20000 lit, best liefined and Swedes' Iron
--also Band Iron. Cast and Plow Steel, the best
assorted sires in Oregon. For sale low to black
smith and merchants.
14tf WAKEFIELD A CO.
2tZ(( 1-U3- Pur White Iead. fyr sale at
,0UU 14tf WAKEFIELD A CO'.
COMPLETE set of Cooper's Tools for rale.
14tf WAKEFIELD A CO.
15
BEST Chicago " Clipper Plows." for sale at re
doced rates, hv 14tf WAKEFIELD CO.
30
BOXES 8 k 10. 10x12 and 10 k 14 French Glass,
just received and for sale by
Utf WAKEFIELD CO.
GOOD assortment School Books constantly kept
on hand. 14tf WAKEFIELD A CO,
QK( LBS. choice Osage Orange Seed. Also, Blue
CrtJXt Grass, Clover and ThrMhv Reed.
14tf WAKEFIELD CO.
WHEAT. Bacon, Eggs. Butter. Ilea us and Corn ta
ken in exchange lor goods at tiie highest market
rates. WAKEFIELD A CO.
Albany, June 5, 1A56. . Utf
O K( I B Blue Vitrol for sale.
COKJ 2fitf WAKEFIELD CO.
25
SETS Cast Boxes, at
2titf
WAKEFIELD CO'S.
1 f SETTS Eliptic Springs for sale low,
IU ;tf WAKEFIELD A
CO.
SETTS Hub Bands, for sale
2tf
WAKEFIELD A CO.
10
BBLS. LIME, Inst received.
WAKEFIELD A CO.
Albany. Aug. 3. 1S.W. ifitf
TUST RECEIVED at Albany, 22 bbls. New Orleans
J and Crushed Sugar, (from X. Y.) and for sale low at
W A L't'L'l L-l n .
WAKEFIELD & VOi
Albany, June 1.1. 1&6.
UU
Notice.
ALL who are indented to Wakefield C... at Wash
ington Butte, will please rail and settle the same
without delay. 2i;tf
Wheat.
1 fT OR 20 bushels of prime wheat wanted in pay
I ) ment for subscription, to be delivered within a
week or two. The highest market price paid.
&1A1 r.s.M A. otru r.
April 3, 1S57. 4
IRON, just received the following sizes :
and , round ;
2X,24X;
2X3-l.2Xl,3;j ;
1250 lis. Norway Horse Shoe.
G. ABERXETHY A CO.
Oregon City, April 7, 1R57. 4w4
Straw Cutters.
DOZ. Straw Cirttcrs, just received, and for sale by
i 4wt G. ABERXETHY CO.
Restaurant. .
JG. KRIECHBAUM, has opened a Res- v
. taurant at Corvallis, Benton county ; J
meals at all hours. He'll feed yon well, gg
give him a call, next door north of City
Hotel. 5tf
Fashion.
DO NT follow any fashions that are injurious to your
body, and mind. The following are injurious :
lacing, ant, wasp-fashion . liquor drinking, tobacco, calo
mel, or any poisonous drugs. Believe what appears
raof-t like mathematical truths, and troth multiplied
will replenish the earth. B. WHITE.
Polk Co., April 1, Ii7. 5tf
LA
H
I NO. 675. '
! By tbe President of tbe United States.
IN pursuance of law, I, Franklin Ptercs. President
of the Unitiid States of America, do hereby declare
nod mnke known that public sales will be held st tbe
undermentioned land offices in tho Territory or Oregon,
sit the period;) hereafter designated, to wit :
At tiio land olllce at Oreuon CiTr, commencing on
Monday, the tcnlS dag of AuguMt serf, for the disposal
of the public lands within the following named town
ship, viz :
Xorth of the btut line and east of Wtllamttte meridian.
Township one and fractional township two, of range
one.
South of the base lint and tail of HUlamettt meridian.
TownshiMi one, two, and throe, of range one. ,
Townships one, two, and three, of range ttco.
Xorth of the batt lint andwtttof tWamrttt meridian.
Townships one, of ranges one, too. and fftree.
South of the bate lint and west of tVUlametle meridian.
Townships one, of ranges one, two, and three- .
! Townships three, of ranges one, and too.
Townships four, of range one, tieo and three.
, TowusliiiM seven, or ranges fico.fAree four, nnd Jive.
Townships eleven, of ranges three, four, and five.
Townships seventeen and eighteen, ol range three.
Townships seventeen and eigbtecn, of range four.
At the land office at WiscnE-sTts, commencing on
Monday, the tenth dag of August next, fit the disposal
or the public lands situated within the following named
townships, viz :
South of the base line and toest of Vdlamrtte meridian.
Sections one to fifteen, inclusive, tbe northeast quarter
of aection seventeen, the northeast quarter of section
twenty -two, sections twenty -three, twenty-four, tweu-ty-llve,
twenty-six. and thirty-five, of towuship twen
ty -two, of range six. - ,
The southwest quarter of section seven, the southwest
. quarter of section fifteen, and the northwest quar
ter and the south half ol section seventeen, sections
eighteen, nineteen, twenty, and twenty-one, the
northwest quarter of section tweuty-two, the north
west qnurter of section twenty-eight, sections twenty
nine, thirty, thirty-one, and thirty two, of township,
twenty-two, of range serrn. . ! .
Lots one to six, inclusive, of section four; lots one to
four, inclusive, or section five , luts on to five, inclu--sive,
and the southeast quarter of the southeast quar
ter of section seven ; lots one to seven, inclusive, and
the southwest quarter of the northeast of section eight;
the east half of section, the east half of the northwest
quarter, the northwest quarter of the north west quar-
ter, and the east halfof the southwest quarter of nine ;
the southeast quarter ol the aoutficast quarter of sec
tion ten ; the southwest quarter orthrnouth wct quar
ter of section eleven ; the southeast quarter of sec
tion twelve, sections thirteen, fourteen, and fifteen;
tbe northwest quarter of the northeast, and the north
west quarter of section eighteen ; lots one to nine, in
clusive, and tbe northeast quarter of the southeast
qnark-r of section - twenty ; and also fawn
section twenty-one to twenty-seven, inclusive ; the
east half and the northwest quarter of section twea
ty -eight ; lots one and two, and the southeast quarter
of the northeast quarter of section twenty-nine : the
northeast quarter of section thirty-three, and sections
thirty-tour and thirty-five, of township twenty-two, of
range eight.
Lots one and two of section seven ; luts one to five, in
clusive, and the east half of tbe southeast quarter of
section eight, the west half of the southwest quarter
of section nine, the north half of the northeast quar
ter, the north half of the northwest quarter, and lots
one to four, inclusive, of section thirteen ; the north
half, and lots one to tour, iucltvive, or section H;
the south ha If of the n. equartcr, the south half of the
northwest quarter, and lots one to four, inclusive, of
section fifteen ; the northeast quarter of tbe north
east, and lots one and two of section seventeen: and
lots one to six, inclusive, of section eighteen, of town
ship twenty -two. of range nine.
Townships twenty six and twenty-seven, of range fire.
Townships twenty -six and twenty -seven, of range six.
Towntlii thirtysix, thirty-seven, and thirty-eight, of
range one. . " - ; : - I
That part of township thirty-six south and east f the
Indian reservation ; township thirty-seven ; sections
one to six, inclusive, sections eight to fifteen, inclu
sive, and section tweuty-four, of township thirty eight,
of range firo.
That part of township thirty -six south of the Indian
reservation, of range three.
That part ot township thirty-ix south and wot of the
Indian reservation, of range fimr.
Sections fonr to nine, inclusive ; sections fifteen and
seventeen totwentv-four. inclusive, and sections twenty-eight
to thirty-three, inclusive, of township thirty
six, of range .ire.
Township thirty-nix. r range sir. s
Section one. two and ten. to titteenrftclusive. and sec
tion twenty-two to twenty-six. inclusive, of township
thirty -six : Vcrtiolts' one to eleven, inclusive, seven
teen." eighteen, nineteen, and thirty, to thirty-four, in
clusive, of township thirty-seven ; sections two to
nineteen. Inclusive, and twenty-one. twenty-two. and
twenty-seven, the southwest quarter ol section twenty-
nine, section thirty and thirty-one, the west half
of section tliirtv-two and section thirty-four, of town
ship thirty-eiglit ; sections nineteen to twenty-two.
inclusive, and twenty-seven to thirty -foar, inclusive,
of town-hip thirty-nine ; sections Tour to eight, in
clusive, and eighteen, of township rorty, of range
er-rn.
.SouM of th base line and east of . 1illamrlte wvulim. t
Township thirty -eight and section one to six, inclusive.
nine to nueen, inciiMve, and twenty-tiiree. twenty
fisir. and tweuty-rive, of township tiiirty-mne, of
range one.
lands appppri;tted by law for the n-c of schools,
military and other purposes, will be excluded from the
sales.
The offering of the above lands will be commenced
on the day appointed, and will proceed in the order in
which they are ailrertised, until tne wane snail nave
been offered, and the sales thus closed ; but no sale shall
be kept open longer than two weeks, and no private en
try of any of the lands will be admitted until after tbe
expiration of the two weeks.
Hiven under my hand, at the city of Washington,
this tliirteenth day of February, Anao IKanini, oue
thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven.
. . FRANKLIN FIERCE
By the President :
Thobas A. Hesnaieaa, .
. Commissioner of the General I .and Office ,
Notice to Pre-Kntptioit Claimants.
EVERY person entitled to the right of pre-emption
to any of the lands within the township and part
nf townships ahove enumerated Is required to estahli-h
the same to the satisfaction of the reyister and receiver
nf the proper land office, mnke Bailment tkrre tor at sonm as
prartirable after teeing this ttatiee, and before the day
nppointed Tor the commencement ot tlie pnulie sale ol
the tjnds embracing the tract claimed ; otherwise such
claim will be forfeited.
.ti . THOMAS A. IIESDHICKS.
5wl3 . Cosamissumrr of the General Land OJfire. .
Register and Rmivr r' Nolitr Impqna land
District. .
rpo settler in township 19. south range 1 east,
X " " " 20. " " . 1 '
20.
3
20.
21.
3
)
tt 2 l ' ' ; it
The nlwve townsliliw havingbeen snrveved. and nlats
thereof approved on the 2d day of March 1851, all settlers
who have claims or parts of claims therein, before the
date or such approval, are requested to appear at the
office or the Register and Receiver of the I'mpqun land
District within thirty iMys irora ana alter the 1st nay ot
Mav. ls."7. or urerions to that time, if convenient.
when and where we shall be prepared to receive the no
tifications of their claims respectively, and to enter npon
the nlustmeiit and settlement, according to law, ot all
eonfik't of boundary lines that may be round to exist
aranngrt them.
t.iveil under our bands at vt liu-liester, this 25tb day of
March. 1H..7. . L. F. MOSHKR. Register.
4w4 W. J. MARTIX, Receiver.
Strayed,
FROM the ubcril?r. a portion of his Mock, marked
and branded a follows: Cron off the lett ear. and
swrallow-fork in the right. V. brand. Anv person know-
. i i . . r !.. i i - , , -
ing me w uereuuouia i vuun- oennug mis uranu nua
marks, will be properly rewarded by sending me infor
miitiou. JAMES HEATHEKLY.
Ijtne county, Aug. 7. 1.C. 2'2tf
lAR.at
2;tr
MOOR EN'
Kew Goods! .
J
L'ST received by the subscribers :
8200 yds Jlernmac cnrlieco prints ;
1 1 im saitinetLs, mue anu mixed ;
130 His cotton warp ;
50 coil rope. Manilla ;
124 bundle Wrap. Twine ;
55 cases Ky. ritile powder.
L ABERXETHY A CO.
Oregon City, March Hi, 1857. 2w6
Sold Out.
THE subt-rilier, having sold nut, calls npon every-
body indebted to him to settle up their account.
He can be found ut the old store.
runjp CO HEX. s
Salem. March 3. 1S.",7. 52tf
Administrator's Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given, that I have received letters
of administration from the Co. Court of Linn Co.,
O. T., on the estate of NATHANIEL McCARTXY. de
ceased ; therefore all who have claims against said es
tate, are requested to make such chum known to me,
that they may be settled at any early day, as 1 expect
to wind up the business in a short time.
JOAB POWELL, Admin'r.
March 17. A. D. 1857. 3w4
Dissolution of Partnership.
THE co-partnership existing nnder the name and
style of S. Jacobs A Co., will be dissolved on tbe
2th day of May, 1857, and all persons having claims
n : .1 will nwonf tli.m ImTah .1... :
I.IIU mil ,, nil, 'i t . u - .,..,u HIHk .IIIIT:,
and receive their Tnoney. And those persona knowing
themselves indented to said nrm, are requested to call
and make Immediate payment.
S. JACOBS A CO.,
Fairfield, ChampoegA Brownsville.
: Marion Co.. March 9, 1857. ltdpaid
Wanted.
e?iff bushel Oats, and 5000 Wheat.and anyquan-
fJyJXJyf tity of dead swine, for which cash will be
naid on delivery.
3. N. PRESCOTT.
Oregon City, Nov. 25, 186.
3:tr
Youngs Improved Smut Mill.
rrtHREE of these superior Smnt Mills now on hand
X and ror sale ny AlihKSf.THY l (l,
Oregon City, March IB, 157. 2w6
., CotTee-Partr
(N K tf ; A D T E.BTl S t M S N t .)'
MRS. ADAMS, where did you get those beautiful
teacuds and saucers T .
George got them at the EMPIRE STOKE.
Were there any m ire of those white stone China cup
and saucers, ami ulates left?
I should think there was ; Boon has got one cord or
ess oi tne same Kind, very cheap, at tne r.mpire More.
Why, Mrs. Langblui, where did you get those fine
morocco shoes ?
lgot them at the Empire Store. . -
Do you believe that you can get goods cheaper at the
Empire Store than at those stores np-towa ?
Of course I do.
La, me, Saily. where did you get this, beautiful white
sugar?
Why, Solomon said be got it at the Empire Store. -Well,
it is too outrageous ; dun't you think John got
isu uuiiars wortn ol sugar, last weeK, at Air.
Indeitcudcnce Store, and it is black sandr stuff, onlv
lit to make vinegar, or the like,
i Ucorge, you have got a Que coat, vest and pants.
I should think I had.
You bought them at Portlaud. perhaps? ..
Never, I bought them at tbe Empire Store.
Mary, did you sec the line calico dress that David got
ror Jane, last week, at the Empire Store?
I should think I did see it : and don't you thiuk Rob
ert bought Klirabeth a fine calico dress, last week, at
ur store, aud the first time it was washed it
weut In ror Disuuion. and it looks just like a smoked
lantern, or an abolitionist.
Mrs. Dukes, where did you get this fine cloth in Jim
my's little coat ?
Whv. that is nothlns- hut d.ime of Roan's lwentuck
Jeans, at the Empire Store.
i ou aon t say : well, my husband went over to Sa
lem some three weeks since, and not having time to go
dow n to the Empire Store, lie Ismght something they
call Mississippi Jeans, and it is as coarse as cotton, and
looks like 1 should say.
Mr. Walters, you have gut a fine pair of boots, snrcly?
Certainly, I got tbem at the Empire Store.
Were there any of this kind left ? .
About a cord I
Lucy, my dear, where did yea get those silk gloves ?
Wbv. duddv boueht them for two bits at the Emnire
Store, aud he says that he priced a great many of the
goods in the stores in Salem, and he is convinced tliat
the cheapest and best goods are to be found at the Em
pire Store. it
, Very well, if Abraham don't bark out from you know
what, I mean Lncinda. I am going to get me a fine silk
dress pattern, and a complete outfit at tbe Empire
Store. -
Buttons, thread, wax. needles and thimbles thrown in
to the bargain at the Empire Store.
I lit act to be In rorce from and alter its publication.
Approved, January 17, ls5. 45rofi
House, Carriage, Sign, and Hteaiu-
dobi j-aini ing.
C A. REED having established his Paint shop in
. Salem, is prepared to execute with dispatch all
jobs in the above line. Banner. Standards, and Em
blems, for societies painted on silk, satin, velvet or mus
lin. Paints or all colors and descriptions mixed, ready
for use. for sale at his shoo : also White Iead. Linseed
Oil, Turpentine and Varnish, Wall paper and Border,
Window grass. Paint brushes, graining tools, Ac. IH
rections given in painting, also in graining imitation
of wood, stone or marble.
N. B. Orders from abroad promptly attended to.
All Jobs intrusted to his care warranted to give satis
faction.
Salem, Jan. 6, 1857. 43yl
Fresli Front New York. :
O.V 11 A XI) AXD A'Oll' RECE1VIXG. ,
DRY C.OODS. Clothing. Boots and Shoes. Hard
ware. Groceries. Book and Stationhry Call in
and see them. S-tf J. H. A 1. R. MOOKKS.
H
L'LL'S No. 1 Soap, tbe best you ever used. Try it.
hits lead, liuseed oiU. ,
turpentine, putty,
indigo, madder, copperas, alum,
oil fur lamps aud machinery,.
New Orleans sugar,
crushed sugar.
cream tartar, saleratus, soda, at
2utf MOORES'.
FAMILY BIBLES, Webster's Quarto Dictionary,
University "
Variety of Miscellaneous Works, worth having, at
2utf , MOORES'.
Boot and Shoe Store.
ROBINSON A WICKMOX announce
to the eitiren of Salem, and the snrround
ine country, that they have taken a store on the
'11
east side of Commercial street, north of tbe postoffice,
where they will keep con-tantly on hand a full assort
ment of every kind or boots and" shoes, both custom and
sale work, w'hich they will sell at the lowest living pri
ces. Being both practical workmen, all orders ror the
manufacture or repair cr work will be complied with,
and tlie work done in a substantial and workmanlike
manner. Give us a call and examine our stock.
ROBINSON A WICKMOX.
Salem, March 15,1851. . Im3
S. J. McCoriMiCk,
FranklinB oo k Store.
(FitoxT STiiEET, roBTtaxn, o.y.) -
HAS constantly on hand a larfie stock or Books avd
SrariosKBV. which be sells at a small advance on
Pvni.tsnnts Pricks.
t'g- A catalogue mav be seen In the Oregon and
Washinction Almanac for 1S57. Books ordered there-
from sent postage free to any part of either Terrritory.
Portland, Feb. St. tS7. syt
Corvallis Warehouse, No. 1. -
am prepared to ttore produce, and will attend to re-
CC i in" anu itirwiirumj lucaaur.
ISAAC MOORE.
Orleans Warehouse.
OPPOSITE Corvallis. We are prepared to store pro
duce, and will attend to receiving and forwarding
the same. S3tf WORTH A BRO.
Stuart's Express,
I'OR
CASCADES AND DALLES
OS
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. ;
EXPRESSS FOR
Chatnpofg, Salem, Albany and Cmallis,
... .On WEDNESDAY, and on. . . .
Arrival or Maii Steamer from Sss Francisco!!
mr- AH Letters, Packages and Freight, entrusted to
myesre will be attended to promptly,
. ..-.ii. it- a , . . - I- I : i, i. . ' . ,
ur r l- r A r ranf.uu . "'
December 30. 1356. . A. B. STUART..
Negotiation of War Scrip.
TCST printed, and for sale at the Statesman oHire
blank powers of attorney and assignment for transfer
of war scrip, from a fisrm prejiared by an experienced
lawver. Price, io per hundred. Orders by mail filled.
July 1. is.6. ib .
Aotiee.
STRAYED, or stolen from the subscriber,
living in Albany. Linn Co., O. T.. on or
ahont the first of IVcember. one sor
rel liorse. blare faced, right hip knocked
Mi
down, brandeil on near shoulder O. T., vented V, hair
brand. No other brands or marks recollected. ! Any
one returning said horse will be liberally rewarded.
Albany, January 27. 1W7. 4Ctfpaid
. - NEW WHOLESALE AND i. . i
COMMISSION HOUSE,
FOR TIIE SALE OF
GENERAL MERCHANDISE,
. AND ALL KIXDS OF
Country Produce, &c, &c,
At tbe Store recently occupied iy ll. w. ilorbbtt,
S. E. Corner Front and Oak Streets.
Til K undersigned have established a Mercantile
H o n s e at Portland for the transaction of a
General Merchandise Business,
A T I f'HOlJCSA LE AXD OX COMMISSION,
And it will be their purpose to keep a full supply of
new and well seiecieu wwus in uie louowing orancn-
es, viz:
A tSENERAL Assortment of C.roceries j
Stapi.k Dry Goods ;
CnoicK Clotbixo Asn Fi-rsisbino cooks;
Well Sklectrd Boots A Shoes ; ' !
STSrLB II AKKWARE.
The Stock is entirely new. and has been mid down at
extreme low prices. We shall lie connected at San Fran
cisco with an old established Commission and Import
ing House, and shall have superior facilities for pro
curing desirable Goods of all descriptions, adapted to
Oregon trade, aud at the lowest market prices. It will
be our nDject to acc.p me ne quaimes oi uwus, anu
odor them to -the City and Cotiutry Trade on fair
terms. .... ...
The parties composing tne Finns at earn point, hav
ing had an inuoiaie nua extensive anowieugc oi iue
California and Eastern markets for many years, fee
confident that with these advantages, tbey will secure
a share or patronage.
We shall be prepared at all times to purchase, or re
ceive on consignment, all kinds nf country Produce.
Consignments of Froduce are solicited, and particular
attention will be given to any goods which may be put
in our hands tor sale in me nan r.rancisco aiarKet. and
prompt returns will be made for the same. Satisfacto
ry advances in cash, or in merchandise, will be made
wnen rcqmrco.
BAN KIN A CO., McKEEA CO.,
San Francisco, Cal. Portland, O. T.
r
43- McKee A Co. are appointed the sole Agents of
tbe San Francisco Cordage and Oakih Factory,
for tbe sale of their Cordage, Oakum, and ship Chan
dlery, iu Oregon and Washington Territories, and will
k. v.nt aimnlied with a full assortment of lioods in this
line adapted to the above markets, and will furnish the
nn tho lowest term. They will receive onlxr
to be executed with immediate dispatch for any sizes or
Rope not on nana.
'Tk. rvimruuiv have all the necessary facilities far ma
king every description of Manilla Rope, which they guar
antee shall be equal in every respect, to any which may
he I in pone 'i in hic ia-ih ii anin,
i...l...rf rT. Mir.-l.llIh
. l ui .inuu, - - - r - - - - -, - . ir n I ,
t 5 jOOO Worttt--'
SPlUNO ANb stmmER GOODS j
rrtHE subscribers would respectfnMy inform their coj
X tomerj and the public gciieraify tbat they have ou
hand, and are in con-stant receipt of goods from San
Francisco and New Y o r k a urge and weH-sc-
loctcd ock consisting in part or
, Alum, allspice, and aJiocca, .- - u .
Bonnets, berages, and bro. linen,
Cambric, rrah, and calico, .
. Douic-stic de laines, and damask,
i . Edging, embroidery and everything,
' .Flannels, fringes, aud fancy Dxin's, -(Ginghams,
gaiters and glove,
. . , . Handkercbiefs. hose aud bair-pin., ,
. ; - - Iron, ink, and inserting. ..
' . Jaconet. jeaus, and Java coffee, . - .
, i ; Knives, kid gloves, and knitting -pius.
, liiwns, lard and Liverpool salt,
Mustard, mirrors, and matches.
Needles, nails, and nice things,
Oils, ovcrshirts, and Oolong tea, .
- Pins, pants, and paper,
- Quilts, uuiiU, and qneeusware, ,-f ; :
Kiblxius, razors, and rat-traps.
Silks, sugar, and shaving soap.
Tea. tobacco, and turpentine, , '
L'rabrella'', iindcr-slecves, and useful thiu,
Teils, varnish, and vinegar.
Wreathe, woolen goods, wufHc-irona,
. Yarn, yeast, and Yankee notions, -Zinc,
and zephyr worsted,
Ac, Ac, and so on,
Besides many other articles too nuraerons to mention ;
all or which we are offering at reduced prices, adopt
ing the plan or' Quick sales and small profits.''
The ladies will lind in their department a large stork
of fancy goods, direct from New York, which is not
usually kept in Oregon, and by arrangements will be in
constant receipt adequate to the wants of the Indies.
The Gentlemen's 1 leimrtmeut of furnrshing goods
will seldom be equalled, aud excelled by none in Salem.
IltON. The blacksmiths and iron dealers will always
find a well-selected stork or all sizes and shapes, to
gether with a good assortment or iron axles, rrom 1-4 x
It in., to 2 x II inches, which we arc selling at Portland
prices, adding freights.
Wc are prepared to receive all kinds of produce in
exchange for goods, and also money. For full particu
lars call and examine for yourselves.
W. CUIUS WOLD CO.
Salem, Feb. 10. 1S57. . 4Htf
Notice.
For Sale as Chtap at the Cheapest, and for Cash,
or Orr$on Produce.
I HAVE received by bark Nahunikcag. Halcyon, and
steamer Columbia. JnKt arrived, a fresh lot of groce
ries, Ac, which, added to my former stock, ofTer as gosl
an assortment in groceries, provisions, paints and oils
as are to be found in the Territory, to wit :
5,000 lbs. China No. 1 sugar.
4.000 lbs. best lUo green cofiee,
250 lbs. " Java "
2.000 lbs. Manilla No. I sugar,
2,000 lbs. N. O. and S. I. sugar in bbls. and kegs.
150 lbs. black pepper (round)
20 box gr. spices. - . .'
200 lbs. allspice, (round.)
10 doz. Eng. and Am. mustard in glass,
6 pie fruit
S ' fresh peaches :
5 tomato catsup in cases 2 ea. in glass,
6 " Cayanne pepper (in gla)
12 " Fresh Baltimore cove oysters 2 Scans,
2 " lobsters, fresh in 2 lb cans,
5 " brooms,
3 painted pails, (3 hooied.)
6 " W.Collins A Co. axes, with and with-
. . handles,
2 " ax bandies, .
50 lbs. Borax,
SO lbs. Gum camphor.
50 boxes ad. candles b's. 20 and 40 ea.
20 r Hills A Colgate's No. 1 soap,
5 Olive oil Splagnolia brand,"
5 Cream Tartar,
10 " Salaratus,
10 kegs "
5 " Soda.
20 chests, old and young Lysou. gun powder.
Imperial and Oolong teas, in bulk and iu 1
2 lb caddies,
100 half boxes sardines,
.10 " Uherkins iu I gals.
20 Tobacco " diff. brands,"'
30 doz. papers smokipg
20 boxes matches,
2 bags nutmegs,
300 lbs. Caroliua aud China rice.
200 gals, sperm and polar oil.
150 sacks Liverpool grd. and S. I. salt.
5 half bbls. Stuart's crushed sugar,
20 kegs Seth Adams'' syrup in kegs,
2 bbls. pure cider vinegar, dried apples Ac
Also a general assortment of paints, paint oils, win
dow glass and nails, to wit :
300 gals, raw and unboiled oil, , .
20 Copal varnish.
50 Spirit's turpentine.
50 boxes German glass $i 10, I0X 12. lilvi 14,
10X 16. Ac. .
Dry and mixed paints of all culorc. and any quantity.
A good assortment of paint and other brushes; al
a good assortment of Bikjts sd Shoes.
I have of Oregon produce, 3400 lbs. Oregon A No. 1
butter. 6 to P.000 lbs. bacon, bam, shoulder, and sblcs,
30 bushel beans, 2 bnshel peas, 50 bushel buck wheat
flour, 50 sacks S. F. flour, oats, timothy seed, aud nr.v
quantity of first rate potatoes. : J. N. PRESCOTT. "
Oregon City, Feb. 9, 1S57. , 5Itf .
Ho ! Te Workers of Iron and Steel L
I HAVE this day received by tlie arrival of the J. R.
Whiting from San Francisco, the following assort
ment of iron and steel, to wit :
2.000 lbs- Nonrav shapes,
2.000 lbs. 2X Iron (flat.)
2.000 " 3X3-16 -
3.1HH " " " i
6.000 " j, j. I. lj. and I.sqnare. .
.; 3.000 " i, 5-16. , 1. and 1 j, inch round,
1,000 ' assorted cart steel.
100 " horse shoe nails, (G) - -
Which together with stock in store makes as com
plete an assortment as can be found in Territory and
will be sxdd as cheap as the cheatest for cash or cun
trv produce. J. N. PUESCOTT.
Oregon City, Feb. 23, 1S57. ootf
Enterprise Line of Steamers, -
To all points above Portland on the Willamette IUver.
THE EXPRESS... ...... A. S. Murray,
, , ENTERPRISE,.... A. Jaraicson, .sSSS
Will connect as follows: ...
Steamer Extrbss leaving Portland every MONDAY
and FRIDAY morning, at 8 o'clock, A. M. ,
- Tbe Enterprise leaving Canemah immediately on
the arrival of the .Express, for Corvallis. on every
MONDAY morning, and FRIDAY morning Tor Salem.
All Freight for the above line will be receipted; Ut
through. Apply on honrd Steamers, or at , x-
HO YT"S Wharf Boat, Portland.
tihT Pacific Christian Advocate please copy. 4itf
Strayed.
TPIIOM Frier's place, near Bethel, in Polk
JO O
o., in October last, one black mare
with small star in foreliead. and very ligli
mane for an American mare : has a roaa
colt. AlsQ.one bright bay American mare, small size,
with -star in her forehead, anu saddle marcs. Also,
one Indian mare, bay color, . bald face, and white fore
legs to tlie Knees, and sway back. Any one having
knowledge of the whereabouts of the above described
mares shall be paid for ttieir trouble. ' ,
, - r . A. iv. I'lltSl. ,
Polk Co., Feb. 17, 1S57. 50tf
Final Proof and Notification.
Blanks.
TCST PRINTED, a large quantity of Final Troof
Blanks, aud a small lot of Notifications, both from
the latest forms. Orders by mail or otherwise tilled.
The cash must accompany tbe order or the blanks will
not be sent. Prices Final Proof. (fuH set) AO per
hundred, tl 00 per dozen. Notification, S 10 00 per
hundred, si 00 per dozen.
0111r.-1.aj.il uti.s-
Salem, April 8, 1856.
Blank Deeds.
A NEW lot. just printed, from a form prepared by
one of the Judge of the Supreme Court, and for
sale at the Statesman Office, at $6 per hundred.
August 18, 1856.
The Laws of Oregon.
THE OREGON STATUTES, 1S55. being a large vol
ume or 650 pages, with complete index, annota
tions, and references, comprising all the laws in force in
the Territory, inclnsive of those passed at last session
of the Legislative Assembly, are for sale at the office of
the Statesman, at nve aouars per copy. 1 ne work is ex
ecuted in the best manner, bound in law style, a id
is sold at publisher prices, and as Iowa a like work can
be bought in any State in the Union, and at the lowest
limire tliev can be afforded for here. The price places
them within tne reacu 01 an wno aesire tne laws tney
live under. Orders by mail accompanied with tbe cash
filled by return mail. It is the last rode of laws that
will nrolsibly 1 publislied in Oregon, for many years.
Iu addition to the enactments or the Legislative Assem
bly, the volume contains the Declaration or Indejien-
.1 PMialUnlinn tf ftkj. T'n ifl Kt.fM Tm.!!.. -ll.
Great Britain relating to Oregon. Ordinance or 17S7. in
force in Oregon, Donatio : aw and all amendments,
and full abstract of United .-atcs Naturalization Law.
Salens Market.
milE subscriber, proprietor of the Salem Market, in
JL the center of the town , is happy to inform the pub
lic that he keens constantly on hand a supply of all the
varieties of meats, iresn auapicK tea. He also has the
various kinds of vegetables in their season. Beef will
be sold as follows: Fore quarters, 6 cents per lb., hind
quarter 10 cents; and if you want a choice piece, I shall
charge you a lit a pound.
. 1 . , 1 r r , , - - . .
Ail ainasoi unira piuuucc sun grain received in
exchange ror meats. THOMAS CROSS.
Salem. July 7, 1856. I7tf
Estray Notice.
LEFT my premises, near this place, in Dec.
1856, 18 head of steers, aged from 2 to 6
branded H under the left hin. Any per-
mii Iia will Hmn im aline to this place, informinc me
or the whereabouts, I will come and take them out of
their way. a.j. hai;.
Harrisborg, Linn Co., O. T-, Mar. 12 "57. 2wpid
Lou Aneelos Salt.
QALT 300 bags Los Angelos Salt, received, per Na-
t ihiimkCA. anu lor saic a. "
lSt G. ABERNETHY A CO.
- ES TRAY-NOTICES .
f Notices of all e strays are required by law to be ad
vertued in the Statesman. The charge therefor, fixed
by the law. i one dollar for each animal taken up.
No advertjtemeat will appear under this bead nntil
paid fur. ,
rp A KEN I P, by the subscriber, living in the nowcll
f, one sorrel mare: supjiosed to be four years
old. Said m.-rre has some white hairs on the riht hip
on the left two black spots, ana a star in the forehead
came to tbe premises about a year ago. '
'CW';; "I i ; ; WM. GREENWOOD.
TAKEN UP, by the subscriber, living on the west
side of Milt Creek bottom, one red brindle two
vear old heifer, marked with split in each ear; no other
"marks or brands perceivable. SAM'L. FIELD.
Mill Creek, April 13, 1857. 6w2
npAKEN CP. by tbe subscriber, living five miles north
A of Corvallis, in Benton Co., one black and white
pided steer, supposed to be four years old, white face,
white on ramp, belly and legs, horns drooped marked
with a crop aud under-bit in right ear; no other marks
or brands perceivable. ELISHA VINEYARD.
April 12. 1S37.,- t " J f . -- : .'. Cw2
TAKEN CP, by the subscriber, living on tbe west
side or Calipooia Creek, about 7 miles from Alba
ny, in Linn Co., April bth, 1 -7, one light red roan
heifer, two years old, nearly white on the belly; no ear
marks or brands perceivable. WM. D. REXFOKD.
, Linn County. April 10, 1Ss57. . 6w2 ;
TAKEN CP, by the subscriber, living ten miles south
east from Salem, oca small grey Indian horse, bald
face, three feet white uu other marks or brands per
ceivable. C. K. HEAD.
April 13, 1857. . Cw2
TtAKEN up. by the solHcriber, living 7 miles sooth
X of Salem one large white Indian horse, with glass -eyes,
branded P P on the left hip ; no other mark or
brands perceivable. - - -
tw2 CHRISTOPHER W. MOORE.
TA KEN UP, by the subscriber, living two miles south
of Philip Foster's, on Territorial Road in Clacka
mas Co., O. T Young's precinct, one black Indian
horse, white saddle marks, a little white in the fare, a
natural pacer ; no brands or marks perceivable, suppos
ed to be 8 years old. Also, one bay horse 3 years old,
part American, branded with L. on the right hip. leit
hind foot white, blind in the near eye, a little white ia
the face, a natural pacer, came to my residence the 10th
of March, 1857. - GEOP.GE PITH1NS. .
March 31, 1857. 5w2
TAKEN VP, by tbe subscriber, living in Dayton pre
ciiK t. Yamhill Co., O. T- one small Spanish cow,
about seven years old, an underslope in each ear, color
red with some white spots. Also, one small red Span
ish steer, three years old, no brands or marks perceiva
ble. Alsft- num merlinm sized Snanish cow. six veara
old, color red, with some white on tbe back an illegi
ble brand on the lett snomder.
GEORGE DOESEY.
March 31, 1S57. 5w2
r!AKEN UP. by the subscriber, living in Ashland pre
1 cinct, Jackson Co., one cow, color a red brindle.
upper part or the forehead white, a white spot on each.
Sank, and some white along the belly, a crop off the
left ear. also a slit in tlie same ear, and an underslope
off the right ear ; said cow supposed to be three year
old. Abo. a male calf, supposed to be one year old.
color, generally white, witn some wat t on the sides,
aad black ears, aud some black down the fore legs.
ISAAC WOOI jT.
ilarcb 23. 1S57. 5w2
TAKEN UP. by the subscriber, living near Roseburg,
Pousias Co.. oue small brown mare mole, very
old. with a large indistinct brand on the left hip, and
Urge saddle marts. 1- uu t. .
March 1. 1S57. . SwS
TAKEN UP. by the subscriber, residence eight miles
soothfast of Salem, one roan colt, blazed face, left
bind foot white. DAVID L'ELANEY.
March 10, 157. 5w2
ril.KEN UP, by tbe undersigned, living on Abiqua.
A Marion Co.. a black and white pided stter, four
years old, smooth crop on the lett ear.
R. C- GIBSON.
April 6. 1S57.
TAKEN UP, by the subscriber, living in Burlington
precinct, in Linn Co., O. T.. one steer three years
oid this spring, pale red. white face, some red around
the eyes, red cars, some white on the belly, the bush of
the tail white ; no marks or brands perceivable. Said
steer came to my farm two years ago this spring.
UA. ILL. MILUIOLLA .V.
March 9, 1S57. 5w2
TAKEN UP, by the undersigned, living five miles
south of Eol. Polk Co.. one 3 year old mare, brand
ed with S., and a star on her right hip. small star in ;
her forehead. Also, one cream colored mare, blaca
mane aud tail, hind feet white 3 years old.
April 6. 157. 5w2
TAKEN UP. by the subscriber, Irving in what is
known as Parrish's Gap, about t mile south of
Wm. Prazer . one black cow. about six "rears old , mark- "
ed with a swallow-fork ia each ear, and branded J. R.!
on the left hip ; no other marks or brands perceivable. .
- ' r-LJJ AH BABI. -
April G.TI. 5w2
rpAKEX UP, on or about the 6rst dsy of April, 157,
l by the undeMcned bring in Albany precinct, uni
Co.. O T-, one dark bav hcrse colt, right hind foot
white, some white on the left hind foot, a small whito
?pot in the forehead, supposed to be two years old ; no
other marks or brands perceivable.
IHUMib rKV31A.N-April6.1S57-
. 5w2 ;
rriAKEN UP, by the undersigned, living eight mue
J east of Brownsville, Linn Co., about the 25th day .
of March. 1857. one brown Indian mare supposed to five
years ohl, rather small ; no marks or brairds. -
BUbtKl
. March 31, 157. 5w
TAKEN UP, by the sulwriber, living at the crossing
of tbe south" Lockimcte. one red ex. with white
face and bellv. and some white on the back, branded
on the left hip. bnt so dim as not to be described, no
ear marks. Said steer came to. my premises some time
last rail, supposed to be about ionr or nve years oki. .
April 4, 1S57. " - 5w2
Corvallis.
THE"suIscriberwiH pay ca.-h for Soldiers Bocnty
Ind Warrants, at his store. NAT. H. LA NE. -
Corvallis. Jan. 13, 1S57. . 44tf -
- 'Land Warrants.
THE subscriber will pay cash Tor land warrants.
JOHN McCRAKEN.
Portland. Feb. 17.1S57. 5-Jtf
. Cash
I AID for Soldiers Bountv Land Warrants by
- C. N. TERRY.
Notice.. .
TO all whom this may come, greeting s That I am to
leave for the States soon, and would respectfully
request those wbo know themselves indebted to me. or
W-t'.Griswold & UO-, to call ana seme wimont aeiay.
and oblige - V -C. GK1S WO LO.
Salem. January 27. lso. 4btf
TaxBeceipt Blanks.
TUST printed ot the Statesman office a large supply
of Tax Receijit Blanks, after an improved form.
PrR-e. one dollar per nnnoreu. roers oy man, accom
panied with the cash, will be filled by return of mail.
" Ptace, Praef, Pearr.
N'OW is the time to plant orchards, and the
soouer the better. And if yon want to get
good trees at a fair price, just ca"ll at tbe FRClT
FARM NURSERY, twelve miles eai-t of Salem, on tl
Territorial road leading from Oregon City to the head
of the valley, and you will find jm-t what you want, for
we have tens ot thousands ot appie, pear, pium ana
cherry (ou tame roots) trees, which we intend to sel
in quantities to suit purchasers. A liberal share of pat
ronage win oe uuuiKiuuy received.
Fruit Farm, Nov. 1. 1856. 34tf
loO Bounty Laad Warrants
w
ANTED, by the subscriber at Salem.
DISTRICT Court, Third Judicial insinci, L mpqna
County. Oregtm. Ralph H. Lord, and William B.
Peters, lunut Kara it. n oou. 10 k. v 00a : 1 on
are hereby notilied that unless you appear in the Dis
trict Court, ot the Third Judicial District of the Terri
tory of Oregon, to be begun and ho Idea at Roseburg.'
IHMiglas LO.,uregn, ou .11c ursb ..lunuay 01 epwraoer.
A. D-, 1S57. and answer the complaint of Ralph H
Ird. and William B. Peters, now on file in the office of
tbe Clerk of said District Court, -t Roseburg, aforesaid
fa conv of which has been sent to vou by mail) the
same will be taken for confessed and the prayer there
fore will be granted by t he court.
CHADWICK A GIBBS,
PirsAtt'y.
March 23, 1857. 4m3
Tbe Oregon Statesman.
An Independent Journal, denied to Polities. General
tnteltigene, 4-e.. Published at Salem, Org"
ASAHEL BUSH, Proprietor, Publisher, and Editor.
Tbe Statesman is Democratic in politics, and thor
oughly National in its character. It is hostile toevery
splcics of sectionalism, fanaticism, and intolerance;
and trill rigorously oppose all attempts to incorporate
any of tlie insane Wof the day uito our Territorial
le1110 advocate all practical measures oMReiorm
and Progress, economical and simple administration of
"r locaTgoTernment ; faithfulness, integrity and ca
Xitv in oiBce. and a system of rigid and direct ac
ccnUbility of the officer to the people. It will dis
cuss all measures agitating the public mind, in a man
ner fearless, impartial, and just.
Its News Department will be edited with much
attention, and nothing will be spared to furnish early,
accurate, and comprehensive publication of tbe cur
rent intelligence.
The Statesman has a large, widely-scattered. and most
excellent corps of correspondents, and very complete
facilities for pim-tirig news.
Due attention is also paid to the publication of Miscel
lany. Agricultural and Literary matter.
- In this paper are published the laws, resolutions, and
treaties of the United States, and the laws and resolu
tions of the Territory of Oregon by authority. The
paper is printed on new material, and upon a sheet of
the largest-sise.