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tli-ml. VOL It AY, N. (J.
Stt.' .1. DAT, 11. Eec'y.
Tnittrs-,!n. M. Button, Henry Denllnccr and
Of. II. Dorrh.
Warron Lodo No, 10, A. F. & A. M.
A HOLD tltolr regular coinmunl-
a4rcatinus thu Wednesday ICvi'iiInf on
Vnr preceding thu full moon, in jack-
HONVIIXK, 0KKC10V.
ALEX. MARTIN. W. M.
II. nr.ofnc. Scc'i.
OREGON CHAPTER NO. 4
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ltOYAL ARCH MASONS,
JA0K80X VII.T.E. OHKCOX,
Vflllhold its regular communications on the
Ftmt Muttmlny Kvc. or Kvery Month.
Ail sojourning Companion In pood
stuudlng aro cordially Invited to nttuml.
G. W. GRKKR, II. I.
L. Sachs. Sce'y. ricc8:47
0. JACOIIS. K. K. HUSSKt.L.
JACOBS, & RUSSELL,
ATTORNKYS AND COUNSELORS
-A-TP IiAW,
AND SOLICITOUS IN CHANCERY,
Jacksonville Ohkoo.v.
Ofltee tiotl llir Cmii't tltnue.
All business committed to their cunt will
bu nroiuplly attended to. July 29. Ni2.
P. WM. lltlLTIIITT. JAMKS l. KAY.
DOUTHITT &. FAY,
ATTORNKYS AND COUNSELORS
AT XjlTW,
AND SOLICITORS IN Oil ANCKRY,
Jacksonville Ohkoo.v,
Will practice in tliu Supreme und other
Courts of tills Slate. March I. 'CIS.
R. B. MORFORD,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
JaCKS'ONVILLK, OllKdON,
WILL practice! In the several Court of
the Fleet Judical District, and in thu
Supreme Court. October 20. 'tig.
? B. F. DOWELL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Jacksonville Ohkook.
Will practice In all the Courts of thu Third
Judicial District, thu .Supreme Court of Ore
gon, and in Yrcka, Cal. Wur Scrip prompt
ly collected. Oct. 18.
J. GASTON,
(fluccf'tor to Hreit t Canton)
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Jackkonyim.k, Ohkoo.v.
Especial nttuntlon given to collection
ases. June 10, IflliX (0
Ily uppetatmr nt
QEORQE B. DORRIS,
NOTARY PUBLIC
FOR JACKSON COUNTY.
Office with It. F. Powell, Eq.
J. ROW,
IIKAI.KR IN
CIGARS, TOIIACCO, FRKSIT
FRUITS, STATIONERY, CONFKC-
TIONHRY, FIREWORKS. ETC.,
Ki-xi Uoor tQ Urnitbury Sf Wadt.
Ihav just opened a now store nihl stock
ed it with u choice variety of the above
Mentioned article, and olTer them for Mile
nt the lowest living prices. Thu best of
flignrs and chewing tobacco will lie kept
onstantly on hand. Those desiring any
rtlclu in my line will save money by glv
lag mo a cull. J. ROW.
Jacksonville. July 1,'tiS. Jlltf
DUGAN fc WALL,
WBWARDING ARO COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
aMek Hnttitlug, Cur. Front d Fstrcttn.
CRESCENT CITY, CAL.
WILL attend to the Receiving nnd For
warding of all Good entrusted to
their care, with promptness and dispatch.
Consignments solicited. Merchandise re
ceived on storage.
Crescent City. April 1 I, lfi6.'J. lfl
N. H.-No good? delivered 'mill the freight
an charges are paid. 1. & W.
PETER BRITT,
Piiotogwuiliie Artist,
If prepared to tuku pictures in every stylo
of the art, with all the Into improvements.
If Pictures do not glvo f-alihfaetioH. no
dull-gen will he made. Call ul IiIh new finl
lory, on 'the hill, examine hi.i pictures, ami
hi t "for your lila'n'".
J OH riUNTING nitlv I'vecuted at the
bUNTINEL OFFICE.
Going to Law.
An Upper nnd a Lower Mill
1I out nliout the water ;
To wnr they went, that is to law,
Resolved to give no quarter.
A lawyer wan by ench engaged,
And hotly they contended ;
When fees grew alack, the war they waged
They judged were bettor ended.
The heavy costs remaining still.
Wore settled without pother
One luwyer took the Uyper Mill,
The Lower Mill the other.
BY OVERLAND TELEGRAPH.
New York, Dili. The steamer, Chesa
peake, from New York to I'urtland, wan
captured off Cape Cod by a rebel steamer.
The scheme for her capturu wm conceived
by Confederate ugents t St. John, N. II.
The St. John Globe suys: " Meetings were
held and (lie parage money of the parlies'
to make the seizure, was paid through to
New York. They were also promised live
hundred dollars each on the steamer's be
ing taken eafuly into Wilmington. It is
believed that u cargo, valuable, to the
South, was shipped by Confederate agents
hero, and that it wus arranged she should
be seized on this particular trip. Thu
Chesapeake did not coal here, but off har
bor took on board Captain Parker, form
erly of tho privateer Retribution, who
took command. At thu lastest advices the
Chesapeake, wus reported neur Cupe Suble."
A number of Government vessels have
started in pursuit.
New York, lltli. Rebel accounts re
port that the Georgia Statu Stnatehave
ordered a conscription of every uble-bod-ietl
person over fifteen years old.
Gold closed firm at oOJj,'.
Guerrilla Morgan is reported to have
been in Cumberlund, Ky., on thu 7th, en
route for Dixiu.
Nothing unusual from Charleston.
Fortress Monroe, 11th. Jeff. Davis, in
his message is very despondent over the
loss of Vicksburg, Tort Hudson, and
other points. He suys there lias been no
improvement in bin relations with foreign
countries since his lust message. On the
contrary, there has been greutcr divergence
in the conduct of Kuropcnti nations, assum
ing a character positively unfriendly. He
speakB of the marked partiality of great
Hritinn in favor of the North. He suys
the public finances demand tho strictest
und most earnest attention, and tliut a
prompt and efficacious remedy for the pres
ent condition of tho finances is necessary
to the successful operations of the Govern
ment. He recommends tuxution instead
of further sales of bonds or issue of treas
ury notes. He also recommends the sup
pression of tho substitute business and a
modification of tho exemption law, so that
tho army be increased as rapidly as possi
Bible. ITo regrets thu suspension of the
exchange of prisoners and that communi
cation with tho Trans-Mississippi Depart
ment is obstructed. IIu concludes by say
ing: "The enemy refuse proposal?, for the
only ieacQ possible. The only hope for
peace now is a vigorous resistance."
Washington, 9th. Stevens of Pennsyl
vania gave notice of a bill to fix the time
for the election of Representatives to Con
gress anil to enublo soldiers to vote at said
elections. Stevens also offered a bill to
place colored soldiers and their non-commissioned
officers on thu sntno fooling with
white men in regard to pay, bounty and
pensions; also, bill to uutliorizu the con
struction of tho People's Pacific Railroad;
also, u bill to repeal the Fugilivo Slave
laws of 1793 nud 1830.
The U'solutioii of Cox of Ohio, looking
to un exchungeof prisoners, with an amend
nient sustaining thu Administration in the
efforts already made, olfoied by Mr. Wash
burn, wus then udopted by ayes lO.'J,
noe3 -10.
The President's Message wus then ie
ceived, und the Message mid uccompuny
iug doeuineuls were lclerrcd to t e Co.n
mlttro of the Whole on the State of thu
Unit n.
Washington, 1 Oth In the Senate, Fos
ter of Connecticut gave notice of a bill to
enrournac enlistments in the naval service,
nnd credit such enlistments on the military
quotas of tho several Stutes.
Sumner of Massachusetts gave notice of
a bill to repeal nil Acts for the rendition
of fugitive slaves.
Adjourned till Monday.
In the House, Pendleton of Ohio gave
notice of his intention to introduce n bill
to admit to souls upon thu floor of the Sen
ate! nnd House of representatives mrmbcrs
of the Cabinet, with thu right of debate
upon matters pertaining to their respective
Department.
New York, lOlh. The Tribune's special
dispatch bus the following resolution, of
which Wilson of Iowa gave notice on
Monday, 7th:
lie il resolved, by the Senate nnd noue
of Representatives, two-thirds of both
Houses concurring That the following
Article lie proposed to the Legislatures of
the several States us nn nmrndment to the
Constitution, which, when ratified by three
fourths of said Legislatures, shall be valid
as a part of said Constat ion. namely:
Article 13, Section 1 Slavery, being in
compatible with free government, is forev
er prohibited in the United Stutes. Invol
untary servitude' shall be permitted only us
a punishment for crime.
Section 2 Congress shall have full
power to enforce the foregoing section of
this Article by appropriate legislation.
New York, Dec. 10th. Meade's nrmy
is quietly encamped in Culpepper county,
on the south bank of the Rappahannock.
Lee occupies his old position ut Orange
Court Houses, his advance lir.c guarding
the Rupidan fords. The pickets arc ngtiin
nn friendly terms. There is but little du
eling, and few casualties occur on either
side. Ilushwliiickcrs are beginning to
swarm again on our li.iuks and rear.
Deserters say that Lcc'd army does not
exceed 3f,000, and is raising huts for
winter quarters along the line of the Rup
idan. Meadu will soon be relieved of com
mand. His successor is not yet appointed;
however, it is well known thu President
and Secretary Chase favor the restoration
of Hooker, while tho Secretary of War
hesitates between him and Thomas. In
the event of Thomas taking command, the
gcnerul impression is thut Hooker will
succeed him in command of thu Army of
the Cumberland. There is no truth in
the rumor that Plensanton is to be assign
ed to the command of the Army of the
Potomac. It has beeu determined to reor
guuizs that army.
Report of the Secretary ot
War.
New York, Dec. 9th. The report of the
Secretury of wur is of considerable length.
After reviewing our victories, and paying a
tribute to the bravery and skill of the
troops, it says : " The buccps3 of our arms
during tho pust year has enabled the War
Department to maVo n reduction of over
two hundred millions in the estimates for
the ensuing year." The troublo in rcgurd
to prisoners is reviewed at length, and the
responsibility of the nnii-exchungo is thrown
entirely upon the rebel authorities. He al
ludes to the generous treatment received by
rebel prisoners at our hands. IIu then dis
cusses tho Act of Congress for curolling
und calling out the National forces, and
suys that tho law has beeu enforced in
twelve States, yielding fifty thousand men,
and ten miliion dollar for producing substi
tutes. Tho three hundred dollar eluuso is al
luded to, us are nlso the confiding opinions
in reunrd to it.s iubtico or .injustice. He
says u largo proportion of the tioopn whoso
term expire ne,st year will re-enlist, it be -
ing agreed by thu Government llmt they
shall have ul least ono month's furlough
befoio tho present term expires. Indica -
tions are that tliu (or required will in u
great meuture, bo luteal by volunteering
-
and without a draft. An immediate ap
propriation for bounties should be made.
The Secretury pays u tribute to the liber
ated slaves and says they make, good soldiers
being easily disciplined nnd full of courage.
Fifty thousand colored troops arc now or
ganized, und the number rapidly increases
as our armies advance. The Secretury gives
a list of the principal ordnance and mater
ial under tho control of tho War Depart
ment at the beginning of the war, and the
quantities of those articles on hand June
30, '03. Thu figures uru immense. The de
tails of he Quartermaster GcueralV-Depart
nient. and also the report of the Comuii.-sn-ry
of Subsistence, arc given. It is believed
that the troops liavu been supplied with
abundance of wholesome food, and that if
in the movement of our armies temporary
want has been felt, it has not been due to
uny want of foresight or .attention on the
part of the Cnmmisiury General's Depart
ment. The report concludes : "I may be
permitted to exprcFS thu hope that thu
next uunual report from this Dcpatrmcut
may announce the complete overthrow of
thu rebellion and restoration of peace, and
the establishment of the Union on a sure
foundation in ull the bounds of the United
States.
What tiik Ahmiks auk iioino in Viiioivia.
The best comment on the latest news from
Virginia is thu following from tho Spring
field (Mass.) Jl'qmblkan. It seems to account
for Meade's lai-t retreat, and if we hhould
hear (hut Leu Is advancing again it will
quite as well account for that :
"Great J'ahmae and Rapid-Ann Through
llvuteVramplntM and IKtjxttch I
Meadu and Lee's Through Express, wock
ly line, between Alexandria and Culpepper;
connections with thu principal points North
and Snuth.(csprciully thu Old Cupitol and
the Llbby Prison.)
The subscribers, have completed their
arrangements and gotten their lines into
running order, will, hereafter, until further
notice, run their machines, (''the Army of
the Potomac" and ' Army of Northern Vlr
glnla,")evcry week through from Culpepper,
Va . and vice versa, giving their personal at
tention to the riming of each train; Lcc pre
ceding Meade at n proper Interval on the out
trains, and Meado preceding Lee with Mmi
tar regularity on the in-traim. The perfect
familiarity of theso old stagers with thu
whole route, in question, and tho frequency
with which they have traversed it, enables
them to calculate with perfect accuracy the
time of arrival at the indicated points.
Having gotten up all their locomotive and
oiling stock regardless of expense, and put
ting them through night and day alike, they
are enabled to disregard thu ordinary draw
backs f weather, state of roiwla, etc., as those
who do a smaller business cannot. Patron
age respectfully solscltcd.
G. G. Mkadk.
R. K. Lkk.
P. S. Tho lino through Pcusylvania has
been discontinued in consequence of a pain
ful collision which occurcd there in July last,
but as such things bare been carcfuly avoid
ed ever eiuce, and every precaution taken
for thu future, it is hoped that tho indul
gent public will not remember that unfortu
nate occurrence to the prejudice of the com
pany. Dunn Rkownk, Secretary.
Got tiik Aitoixtmknt. John Conlln,
son of a poor Irishman, of this city, has just
boon appointed to a cuddshlp nt Wct Point.
It has been his ambition for years to get tho
appointment. Heucquircd u very fair edu
cation at the free school in this town ; ho
untdu several efforts to secure the appoint
ment, and enlisted as a volunteer for tho pur
pose of earning a claim to It. Ho went
bravely through several battles, and when ut
Washington went directly to tho War De.
parlmcnt, told his story, tho circumstances
of his parentage, his aspirations and .service
as a soldier, and Secretary Stanton informed
him at oucu he t-liould have, tin) amioiiitincnt.
All(l j, ms rm!u,,i jt, i,0ing appointed
1 from 0 0j- i1(J (linrictn of Georgia. Wo
'uslc thu adopted citizens, who ur too prouo
to ha Influenced into denunciation of tho
' Government, if there is any other under the
( mid wheio this could lme been likely to
cur V- JlutiunJ, 17., Utrald.
VfOl.hTTA AND AtXANnOIIF A NoVHI..
Violetta started convulsively, nnd turnpdtU"r
tear drenched1 eyes wildly upon thu speaker:
for to bur thoro seemed something Rtrangely
familiar in those low sweet tones. Their
eyes met, his beaming with love aud ten
derness, hers gleamlug with wild uncertainty-"
Violcllal''
"Allundorr!"
And thu beautiful girl sank, from e.ccnof
joy. upon his noblu heart, throbbing with tho
pure, holy, delicious love of other days.
Allandorfbent tenderly over her, and bathed
her pure white temples with gushing tenrs
ol deep, sudden joy. While doing this Vio
letta's father, Hip Van Snort, was seen ap-(
proiiching the lovers with a Hail. Allandorf
saw the aged patriarch, and with onu leap,
cleared the banisters and rushed down stairs,
lint Van Snort was not to bu thus 'dono.'
IIu put after thu flying Allandorf, nnd jn-t
as he was turning thu corner of thu red bam,
gave him a lift with the flail that placed him
on thn "tother sldu of Jordan." Violetta,
driven to distraction, threw herself upon thn
gras for a long, long hour and was deaf
to every conolation.
Gk.vi:iiositv. In this selfish world nn in
stance of pure, unadulterated generosity is.
refreshing. Mr. Hiram Smith, formerly n
resident of this place, but now of Portland.
Oregon, has been in town some weeks. Yes
terday lie handed thu trustees of this town
ship $1,000 to bo distributed among the wid
ows of soldiers from this township. It
docs us good to know that such it man as III
.Smith is,nnd lias been prospering we know
thai he will continue to prosper. It is good
for such men to havu money. More than onu
poor woman who has given her husband to
her ccunlry, will bless him more than oiio
child will thank him for his well-timed munli
icence. "IIu that glvcth to thu poor leudeth
to thu Lord." That thousand dollars is
bearing a heavy rate of Interest that will In
credited up to him In thu next world. All
honorjto him. Ifaneotk, (0.,) Jrfcrtonum Ort
UUh.
A Pui.i. Hack. A bachelor up Pcnn street.
Pittsburg, Pa., picked up a thimble. Ho
stood a while meditating on thu probable
beauty of the owner, when Impressed it to
his lips exclamlng, "Oh. that it were thu
fair cheek of tho wearer I"
Just as he had finished, a fat colored lady
looked out of nn upper window, and said, "
"lloss, jlst please to Trow dat fimblo in tho
entry I jlstnow drapt it,"
A woman testifying in bohalf of her Son,
sworo "that ho had worked on a farm
cvervslnce hu was born."
The lawyer who cross-examined her said:
" You assert that your sou has worked on a
farm over since he was bora ?"
" I do."
" What did he do the first year 5"
"lit milkttW
The lawyer kcrflumlxcd.
A little boy once said to his aunt. "Aunty
I hhould think that Satan must bu an awful
trouble to God."
"IIu must be troublo enough, indeed, I
bhould think," tho answered.
"I don't seo bow he came to turn out so.
when I hero was uo devil to put aim up
to It."
Tiik Stato of Illinois claims that she hua
raised ihu biggest ox that bos ever been
known slnco tho flood. Ilia oxship is (lvo
years old, twenty-oue bauds high, nineteen
and a half feet in length, and weighs thirty
six hundred pounds, with a prospoct of
weighing six thousand If hu gets fat enough.
"Havo tho jury agreed ?" asked a judgo, of
a court attache hu met upon tho stairs with
a bucket iu bis hand, "0, yis," replied
Sliko, " they liavu agrado to slnd out for a
half gallon."
Tub Knglish llcgistra-Gencroru recent re
port shows that nearly ono in eleven death
In London occur in workhoucR, and that
every sixth person dies either a pauper or
criminal.
Tliu most laconic will on record is that of
a man who died in 17GD. It run thus : " I .
h.wu nothiiq.; I owe a great deal thu red
I glvu to tho poor."
A man usked a shoddy contractor if ho
rodo horsobaelt. "No'wus tho reply."!
ridu gieen backs.'1