Oregon free press., July 01, 1848, Image 4

THE OREGON BATTALION.
Tne gt. Louis Republican publishes Ibe subjoined
letters from the Battalion of troops destined for this
country:
Little Nemahaw, Sept. 16, 18i7.
Ttin Oregon Battalion is progressing rather slowly.
We left H. Leavenworth on Ibe 28lh ult. foi Grand
Island, and on the 3d received orders lo proceed t Ta
ble creek, build quarters and winter there, You are
aware that this command could have left for the prai
ries nearly two month's since, if the necessary provi
sions had been made for their outfit. As it is, we have
to remain almost in idleness until Spring say April or
Way. Why can't we be sent lo Mexico or some place
where we can do some service?
There has been some, dissatisfaction among a few of
Ibe companies composing this battalion, owing to the
election. The Colonel has pursued, so far, a very cor
rect course, and I have no doubt but we will be all
content and well satisfied with him.
Capt. Craig left with his company on yesterday to
protect the annuity of the Poltawattomies on its uay
to Council Bluffs. A few dajs since a war parly of the
Sioux killed twenty or thirty Oltoes.
Ft. Kearney, Sept. 2-2, 187.
Gentlemen The Oregon battalion arrived here on
the 18lh inst. An express that arrived here from the
Pawnee village, gives the information that the binux
had taken possession of that village, in the absence of
the Pawnee braves, who were hunting buffalo. The
Pawnees were expected in daily, and it is supposed
that a fierce battle has taken place. The Sioux have,
iT joined by the war parly who attacked the Oltoes, as
is generally supposed, over two thousand warriors.
Mr. McElroy, who is just in from the Pawnee village,
stales that the Sioux destroyed a blacksmith shop and
to .Is, and also injured his properly, and told him, with
the other whiles there, to remain quiet and they would
not ba molested. Capt. Sublelle, with three lieuten
ants and sixty-four privates and non-commissioned offi
cers, leave for Grand Island on to-morrow, lo accompa
ny Lieut. Woodbury in selecting a suitable site for a
frl. It may be that the Sublelle Hangers will have a
little brush if so, you will be duly advised of it.
Yours, etc.
Another letter from Ibe same post, dated on the 21st,
says Ibat about 500 Otto Indians arrived there on the
19lh ult., the Sioux h iving made a descnl upon their
village near Fort Kearney, and killed some 20 persons.
They burned the vill ige, destroyed the corn, and put
the whole population lo flight.
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
THE Undersigned having taken out letters of ad
ministration upon the estate of Burrel Davis, de
ceased. This is therefore tonotify all persons indebted
to said eslate lo make immediate'paymenl, and all per
sons having claims against the deceased, to exhibit the
same lo the administrator or to the court of probate for
Yamhill county, for settlement, within nine months
from Ibis dale. I). D. BAILEY, Administrator.
Yamhill cu., June 25, '48. 12uu4.
TO LABORERS.
WANTED. A n'imber or common laborers to as
sist in pulling up a saw-mill at (he mouth of
the Columbia river, lo whom steady employment at
one dv-llar per day, cash, and board will be given, for
six months, if required. Apply to J. Richey, Skippc
noun landing, or to the undersigned on Lewis and
Clark's river. OLMSTED and BARROWS.
June 15, '48. 11uu3.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
..NEW'STOBE,
ffOR sale at the New Store on Main St., tne cargo of
m. urig liveune consisting oi a large and extensive
assortment of
Dry Goods, Hardware, Crockery, Groceries,
Agricultural Implements, Boots and Shoes,
Stoves, Fire-arms, Paints, Iron, and
Ready-made clolhing.
The above articles are of superior quality, and will
be sold low by (3s.) II. CLARK.
NEW GOODS
JUST arrived per Scb'r Mary, and for sale at Couca
and Crosuy's, Oregon City and Portland, viz:
Silk and Madrass hdkfs. Bulls and screws, wicking.
Calico, chintz. Matches, pipes.
Mcr. blue prints. Palm-leaf bats, summer clo-
Lin ns, shirting stripes. thing, lamps, blacking.
Tickings, bro. cottons. Fancy soaps.
Red and orange do. Blank books, paper, ink.
Bro. white and blue drills. Mustard, cassia, alspice.
Gent's and ladies' hose. CI ves, nutmegs.
Bl'k silk neck kerchiefs. Molasses, syrup, ioa.
Demins, c Hon flanel. Coffee, sugar, salt.
Shirls, gloves, suspenders. Vinegar, oils, lurpentine.
Buttons, thread, lape. Lead, pitch, nails.
Pencils, scissors, pins. Crockery and I'm ware.
Lace, c mbs, sealing-wax, Glass and glass ware.
Locks, files, buckles.
For sale for cash or produce.
April 14, '48. 2ts.
CONTINUED
THE MAIN STREET HOUSE.
Tub Largest and most Commodious Public House lit
Oregon,
IS still kept by Ibe undersigned, where the public
are entertained free of charge, as the proprietor
always takes pay in hand. Thanky for past favors
soil yourself as lo the future but if you choose to call
you may rest assured I will do all I can lo render your
slay agreeable. MOSS.
N. B. I will rent the above described property for
three years if I can find a suitable tenant. MOSS.
Oregon Cily, April 7. yl
A
P. G. STEWART,
Clock and Watch Maker.
LL orders executed with neatness and despaclD
on reasonable terms. Oregon City.
4 LL persons returning from the army, and having
1 m Morses, arms, camp equipage, or any other pro-
fierty, belonging lo the Territory, are requested lo le
iver the same lo the Commissary in Oregon City and
all persons having unsettled claims against this depart
ment Vvill present them for adjustment.
June 948. iOs.J JOEL PALMER, Com'y Gen'l.
V VAULT and THURSTON.
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law,
And Solicitors in Chancery,
W ill practice in Ihe Supreme and Circuit Courts of
Oregon Aerriiory. Office in Oregon City. Is.
KILBORN, LAWTON, and CO.,
General Commission Merchants,
And Dealers in Oregon Produce.
A GENERAL assortment of merchandize constantly
on hand.
No yes Smith 1 as retired, as a partner, from the con
cern, and the business will be continued as heretofore.
F. W. PETI YGiiOVE and CO.,
General Commission Merchants,
And dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, and Oregon
Produce. f. w. pettygrove, Portland.
a. e. wilson, Oregon Cily.
david m'loughlin, Chamnoeg.
Oregon City, April 7. its.
C. L. ROSS,
"N. Y. STORE," (OR. WASHINGTON AND MONTGOMERY 6T5.,
SAN IRANCISCO, UPPER CALIFORNIA.
Refer to Kilborn, Law ion and Co., Oregon City.
Geo. Arernethy, do.
San Prancisco, April 1, '43. if.