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American Indjependence.--On Saturday evening last a meeting of citizens was held at Magrudcr's Hotel for t?)c purpose of adopting measures for the appropriate celebration of the approaching anniversary of our na tion's birth-day the "glorious fourth." J. M. Wair officiated as chairman, and Frederic Prigg as Secretary. The following named persons were appointed to act as a committee of arrangements to carry into effect the object of the meeting: F. Prigg, II. Hums, M. Craw ford, Noycs Smith, and II. Straight. The committee have invited Judge Lancaster, who has accepted the invitation, to deliver an oration on the occasion. Army Matters. In another column uill be found an interesting letter from our friend Mr. Fleming, giv ing an account of mailers and things at Waskopam, being the latest intelligence we have from the army. There was an Indian report in circulation at Wasko pam, that two friendly Indians had been killed, acci lently, in the vicinity of Ft. Waters. As Mr. F. men tions nothing of this in his letter it may be utterly un founded. The " Response of the Volunteers," on our first page, will be read with interest. It is very prettily written, and is full of sentiment and patriotism. The Klamet Exploration. We have received a let ter from friend D., of Polk county, expressive of his thanks, as a citizen of Oregon, to Maj. Thorp, Col. Ford, and others, for their indefatigable efforts to accomplish the exploration of the Klamet country. The parly are now absent in Ibe Ihird attempt that has been made (o accomplish tin's objecl. We may speedily expect their return which we most sincerely hope may be marked by the most triumphant success. Every thing that tends to dcvelopc the capacities of Oregon, in any way what ever, should be heartily encouraged and supported. House Breaking. The store of A.McKinlay was bro ken into on Tuesday night last, and six dollars and a half in cash slolen from the money draw. The scoun drel undoubtedly would not have been so modest and economical in "the removal of the deposits," had not his operations been checked by some one sleeping in the store, who was awakened by the musical ring of the silver and gave chase. The burglar was well ac quainted "with the localities" and interior arrange ment of the store, as he effected his escape in a differ ent manner from thai of his entrance. To Correspondents. We have received a communi cation from "A Protestant," and alltnugh we might be disposed to publish it, yet the crowded stale of our columns precludes the possibility of its appearance Ibis week. We do not think the writer, upon mature re flection, will be anxious for its publication. We ques tion the good tendency of Ihe agitation of such topics for Ihe present, at least ; there is a " nick of time" for most things, and therefore, in all kindness, we would say to "A Protestant" bide your time. Something next week concerning "Vox PoptiH" loo late for this. A special term of the County Commissioner's court will be held in this city on Monday next. ' Marine. The II. B. Co's brig Mary Dare, went to sed from Baker's Bay on the 7ih inst. the bark Janet en the 9 Ih inst. UettjuS ot'nrc VoLUHTBERfl.-rWe have onlv lima and room to saj, that Col. Taylor, with a detachment' of 18 men, arrived last evening from Fort Waters. They bring the pleasant news of peace and the return of the army, excepting a sufficient number to garrison Fons Waters and Lee. A detachment of60 men had started far Ft. Colville to act as an escort to Messrs. Walker and Eels and families, should they desire to come down to the Valley. Election Returns. In addition to what we gave last week, we have returns from Linn county, elect ing Cox and Peterson representatives, and giving some 80 majority for "prohibit." Clatsop sends Mr. Thomp son as representative, and gives 4 majority for 'Regulate.' Our National Birthdat. It having been resolved by the citizens to celebrate the coming "fourth" at this City, the committee appointed for the purpose of making arrangements for thesame,are making every endeavor that the ceremonies shall be worthy ol the occasion. They anticipate being able to procure a loud talking gun to ushur in "the day we celebralc" which will repeat ils performance, at slated intervals, during the day. The lime-honored custom ot an oration, with its accompaniments, (Ihe programe of which will appear in a subsequent paper,) will be followed by a dinner prepared by Theo. Magruder, at the reasonable charge of one and a half dollars per couple tickets for which can be had at the City Hotel. National and suitable toasts, accompanied by song and music, is the proposed sequence, with olhcr doings, that is expected will in-u sure, a general attendance, general joy and general satisfaction. MILLINERY, DRESS-MAKING, AND PLAIN SEWING. By Mrs. Bailey. Room at A. Hood's, Esq., Oregon City. June 16, '48. Us. TO LABORERS. ANTED. A number or common laborers to as sist in nutting: up a saw-mill at the mouth of the Columbia river, to whom steady employment at one dollar per day, cash, and board will be given, for six months, if required. Apply to J. Richey, Skippe noun landing, or to the undersigned on Lewis and Clark's river. OLMSTED and BARROWS. June 15, '48. Uuu3. PUBLIC NOTICE. ALL persons returning from the army, and having horses, arms, camp equipage, or any other pro perly, belonging to the Territory, are requested to de liver the same to the Commissary in Oregon City and all persons having unsettled claims against this depart ment will present them for adjustment. JOEL PALMER, Coms'yGen'l. Jane 9, '48. 10s. NOTICE. jk LL persons are hereby cautioned against trcspas tm sing, in any manner whatever, upon my land claim, situated on the north bank of the Columbia ri ver, immediately adjoining, on the west side, the claim on which Fort Vancouver is situated. 9uul. WILLIAM SINCLAIR. FOR SALE. ONE HUNDRED head of Spanish cattle for sale low for cash. Apply to the undersigned, at Mount Pleasant, Yamhill county. GEO. GAT. May 17, '48. 7ts. C. L. ROSS, "N. Y. STORE," COR. WASHINGTON AND MONTGOMERY STS,, SAN FRANCISCO, UPPER CALIFORNIA. Refer to Kilborn, Lawton and Co., Oregon City. Geo. Abernethy, do. San Francisco, April 1, '48. is. W