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ffll)ctotdtlaajcttc. scorrsnuitG, fiuday, may u, im. JVuk Uitrm-A Rivxu. Wo expect cro long to bo nolo to lay before our renders n correct statement of the depth of water from tho bar nt tho mouth up to Scottaburg. All Information concerning tho matter will bo thankfully received ; ns wo nro inclined to bclievo that our river has boon badly misro presented, and its Advantages overlooked by thoBo in office, through somo sinister motive. Oni Wagon Hoau. This work is pro grossing rapidly. Tho gontlemen who con fractal for tho bridges nro up and at their business manfully. All know tho impor tance of a wagon road from Scoltsburg to Winchester, and accordingly all, with fow exceptions, lmvu placed their shoulders to tho whod 4 OrWo w irrni a gentleman recently arristl from Co sc. that tlio party who were in pursuit of tho murderers of Vena Llo and llurton, captured threo Indians at Coose Hay, nnd took them back to Kan tlolpb city, whero thoy wero tried. Two of them confessed that thoy wero guilty of tho crime, but stated that tho third was in ttocent. Thcso two wero accordingly ox ccutcd ; and tlicro boing no cridenco against tho third, ho was set at liberty. Aac.vrt ron tiic Gaektti:. Tho fol lowing portions nro authorized to act ns agents for tho Umpqua Weekly Gazette: Geo. T. Allan, Esq., Cooso Day; Hums & .Wood, and Major E. 13. Ball, Randolph; .Col. W. W. Chapman, Elkton ; Josso Ap plegote, Esq., Yoncalla; Joseph Reynolds, Canyonville; Harrison Pinkston, Green .Valley; Mr. Hood, Winchester. . To CoKKEiroMDU.vrs. W. N. G.'s com munications will bo attendod to in order. "Stella" can't shine. Her verses aro too pathetic. During their perusal at tho office, our devil, who is n rather hard heart cd specimen of humanity, stood knoo deep in his own tears, and had to uso quito an effort to dry up. a citmovnu'.ii.oti rcmtiTj u utc .- uso-, claw nrr hit bw;n rfceivesl. tho publics- ?fBa6JR--jJ'5try;,j,f till tcr neat number. CTTlio San Trancisco papers statothat slight shocks of nn carthquako wero felt, on Monday,- tho 21th inst, nt tlio Tele graph station At Point Lobos. , Otr In another part of tho paper will bo found interesting communications from Cooso Hay nnd Jacksonville. CkSrTho proceedings of tho Whig Con vtntion at Elkton will bo found in another column. Important Decision. ,, W take the following from tho Oregon Statesman : ' Below is a pbrtion of a Correspondence between General Lane, our Delegate, nnd tho Commissioner of tho General Land Office, at Washington, in reffcrcno to cor-i tain points of construction of our Land Laws, tubmittod by tho forTner,at tho sug. gestion of A. Campbell, Esq., of Portland We aro pleased to publish this decision, as it materially affects tho rights of many Cit izens in Oregon, and is understood to bo contrary to tho decision and advice, of tho former, ns well as tho present Surveyor General of Oregon: Gexehal Lasd Omcfs, Fr.u. 10, 185-1. Rik. I iiavo tho honor to return here with, tho loiter of A. Campbell, Esq., re ferred by you to this office, on tho Mth fin&t. , for my opinion upon tho legal points raised by your correspondent ' 'flio question thero raised is : Can on old settler, or resident, prior to the lsttpC Decmbef, 1850, abandon ono claim(or settlement, and acquire a titlo to another f As I construo tho laws of 1850 and 1653 abpve referred to, ho can, provided it bo up on survoyod lauds, as no right can bo ac quired by snch a' ono to unsurvoyed land without, as an indispensable requirement, having filed notice- of his claim prior to the 1st of Docembor, 16531 In this removing however, ho canderivo no benefit from his previous occupancy of the abaudond tract, out must proceed, in an respects, to ao qujro.a titlo to the new location, as he would hsvo to tho original one. ' l With, &c.r, drc.', " -. ' J0HN WILSON, , , , jCom,.pf Land Oficc, Ouv CorvosvnnAcnccr. Coosij B.vv, May 2d, 185-1. Editor of the Umpqua Gazette: Di:ah Siii : Observing from tho last number of tho " Gazette," that not ono of tho Cooso boya havo como forward to ten der their services in rendering you some account of what is now tloiuir or likely to dotio nt tho Itay, I bclievo that I must en deavor to do so myself, craving nt tho sntuu tinro your indulgence for n correspondent not necustomed to write. As somo idea of tho different routes from henco to tho mines, may interest both your- self nnd your readers, noino of horn may lrounbly wish to travel tins way, 1 behove i cannot do better than give n sketch, nl- though n rough one, of n (rip 1 lately made by ono of thoso routes to tho Coquillc, nnd from thenco to Knndolph ami Couso bv another of them. Towards tho end of April, I started front Einniro Citv mi the Ha v. in comnauv with a friend ; nnd in going along wo did not fail to keep our oyes open. At tliu distance ul six miles from Empire City, wo reached a coal mme.oii n claim owned by Mr. Lock hart. This mine has been oiienud, and lately supplied thirty tons of coal to the schooner Cynosure, now nt the entrance of tho Hay; but has been sincu abandoned, nt least for tho present, by the miners, who aro now at work in Mr. Marplo's mine, bo low tho city, getting out coa for tho steam or Crescent City. From tho coal mine wo proceeded up to Mr.Tolman's rusidoncc.where we passed the night, and wero most hospitably entertained by that gentleman nud his lady. I consider that claim tho head of navigation for Hail ing vessels or for steamers of any size ; and being sheltered from tho strong .V W. winds that generally prevail at Cooso during tho summer, I conceivoit to Ik a good sito for a town; and understanding that .Mr. Tol man designs to mnko it one, I wish him every success in his undertaking. From MnrEhfield, the name of .Mr. Tol man's town, wo proceeded next morning twelvo miles further, which brought in to tho lithium, or I'nnamn, n it is styled. The channel from Marshtield to Panama is both narrow and intricate, but I believe na- vigablo by such a boat ns tho Washington. At l'auama wo wore entertained with tho greatest hospitality, by our friend nnd fel low traveler, Mr. Carter, who fed us on bar mctU, which I enjoyed exceedingly, and could not help saying " I.ifo in tho woods for me." .Mr. Carter is ono of the boys whoso tent is always open to friends nud travelers, and tuo only icmunerntion I could mako him for bis kindness, was to Assure him of a warm reception when ho viiitod Empire City., From Mr.Cartir', who, by tho by, holds th ci-im at Panami, wo walked across tho Isthmus next morning; a milo and n half, 'and reached the head of n slough leadinj! down to too ( cutlIo Itivcr, and about ' four miles if !.-,g:h. In passing throuuh this slougir, which wo did in n good boat, called tho "Kate i'oble," wo encountered many obstacles in tho way of brush nnd overhanging bushes, so that wo had to keep a sharp lookout for our eyes ; and wo also mot with frequent obstructions in the shape of Heaver dams, which, notwithstanding our respect for tho industry of thess little nni tnals, wo wero obligod to demolish before wo could pass. 1 could not help being struck with tho industrious habits of thcso four-legged animals, from whoso c.xamplo I think tho two-legged ones might some times tako a useful hint. In tho spaco of ono night, tho beavers in this slough will repair all darnago caused by the ruthless hand of man; so that they must either bo very industrious, or their namo is legion. On arriving at tho mouth of tho slough, tho Coquillo opened to our viow. Wo im mediately engaged a canoe, and descended tho river to its mouth; and a more beauti ful river, or ono better fitted for steam na vigation, I havo not yet seen in Oregon. I am informed, also, that for twenty-five miles further up, that is to tho forks, it is exactly tho samo. From tho slough to tho mouth is called twenty-fivo miles. On arriving at tho mouth of tho Coquillo, wo slept there, and ttcxt morning examined tho entrance, which I consider imnracticablo for sailim vessels; but I doubt not but that in cairn weather a small steamer might enter with safety always, of course, choosing the proper timo nud tide. From tho mouth, or a httlo abovo it, wo wero ferried over tho next morning, and traveled along thu beach to Randolph. During this walk, ami on ncaring Randolph, wo had an opportunity of cxaminiug tho mines, and tho men at work in them. From what I have seen and loarned thorc, I am of opinion that n con sidorablo quantity of gold will be produced thero during tho summor; bnt tho produce will principally bo derived from n fow claims tho scarcity of water renderinL' many otherwiso valuablo claims almoit if not entirely useless. On arriving at Randolph, wo were much pleased on two accounts tho appearance of tho city, and its situation, which is really rrctty ; but our greatest reason to bo satis- ficd was with tho idea that our journey, for that day at least, was at an end as how ever romantio it may appear to walk alon'' tho beach, tho leet appear not to go into that idea at all. Wo remainod ono night nt Randolph, whero wo mot with every kindness from .Major Ball and Ttfr. Conolly. Tlio latter ....-- .u of these gontlomcn keops a hotel, which certainly does honor to- n placo of such recent growth ns Randolph, and might even mako places of lur longer standing how their heads and noktiowledgo tho corn", ns witness Scottsburg. From Randolph, wo started uo.-it morn ing for Crime, uioiittted' oh n uouplo of horses Ainilshod by tho kindness of iMajor llnll, and took tho mute tratt, which 1 must say is a rancidly road for tho llrst half of tho dUtnuco from Randolph, nttd made both ourselves mid horses groan during tho per formance. At tho sumo time I givo full credit to tho Cooso Hay Comnauv. to ' whom, I uuderftatid, belongs tho honor of llrst projecting nnd carrying out tins route, and which mutt lmvu boon some expense. Wo reached Empire City in tho twoulng, so thoroughly tired out, that I only man aged with dilliculty to descend from tho saddle. I hao now, Mr. Editor, given you my mows l runt personal experience, of two muho .., i'uioiiimii VAl'uuum v, in ... m routes from Empire City or Cooso Hay to tho Coast or Randolph initio., ami of tho two 1 greatly prefer tho loutu tin Panama . and the sloni-li. notwithstanding the beaver dams, nud other obstructions. TluiCmn - I pany here hav I Iv commenced building ' .i n wharf, whi ve.e to bo going ahead; and at Mnr '. '' nine work also scent to move along ai all events, they have tho right sort of urn- nt work there to dig nud pioduuo coal, if it is to bo found in the bowels of Coose llav; ami from what 1 have mvsclf observed, 1 begin to beliovo that it may yet bo forthcoming. - . . l ours, sincerely, COOSE T. Cooji: Hay, .May 8lh, 1S.11. 7o the Editor of the I'mpui Cttxrtte : Silt: Should alt thocltuoits of Southern Oregon form tho same opinion of your en- deserve great pralan for your items of local, and selection from foreign news contained in that number, making duo allowance lor not yet having yet had time to regulate your exchanges. 'Hie printer and his ilrrtl are also entitled to their lull quantum of praise. I I had long ago adopted your own motto, Ins expressed to vour subscribers. Liberality ami Justice to all parties, both as regards politics and locations, nnd I had also formed tho samo opinion of farmers; so that wo erpnso mm pernor s, u.sp.aye.i m your. ,,f Sfllf ,.. ,f )onRaM for IVow tirs number, they will, ns 1 now do coii.CM All,ni .,-,, wllI,, mmxml gratula e you on ts appearance; ami with. M lv oUoa fljr ,(7, Mmu 0CI,, out (lattery, of which i am never guilty, I ' i.- r.,.i.... m..i..i.i.... r i ,i t.... tuinic vou seem to havo jumped to tho samo conclii-inf .:,.... l.'... u i..i... .ii.. .i... i nud marrow of Oregon ; but at the sarno time they must bo liberal, in order to it top up with thu tilths; nud bo so not only in pa tronuing tho Cincltc. but also in allowinif iuii.-. luumiauiu uiiuuiiuiiuit mo iioou i us poor merchants to suck a little, of their marrow, especially when wo sell cheap. With such sentiments, Mr. F.ditor, as I havo just-endeavored to express, you will find, 1 believe, that all my communications will savor inoro or less of Liberalitv and Justice. I am glad to obscrvo that tho cilircns of Scottsburg aro pushing along their wagon road, which. In uiv otunion. cnnniit Cm! I in reward their exertions, nnd remunerate thrni nml K,.nl,.rK f,,r il,,, ,.r,u..,.. ;., 1 in ro II crai, ami ro lane a moro lust ami exnansiv viow of tho matter, oven to great Undo I Sam himself; anil if ho is now entitled to : the appellation of great, which ho assured-1 ly Is, ho may thank tlio onterpriscof his citizens for it. I It pleases mo greatly to soo things movo ahead nn the Pacific coast, and 1 think Cooso Hay well deserving of notice. 'Jliero is now horo an extensive wharf hi progress of erection, several stores aro going up, and coal is being taken out; so that n brisk trado is only wanting, to show that tho Cooso Hay pcoplo aro prepared to do bu siness. iviuiuuipii is uuu wormy oi rionco in your paper, u lias grown upliko a mushroom, ro rapid has been its rise ; nud I trust it may havo n much longer duration. Littlo A; Co. havo opened a baloon thero lately that would not disgrace even San Francisco. It strikes mo that tho' Scottsburg and uooso ny ckizciia miohiui urnto In procu ring an Indian to carry an express to nnd from tho mouth of the Umpqua, in order to rcceivo and forward lotters and papers rer. ularly, as hero wo havo now .Monday, and still no nppenranco of tho (laziHc, nor of our lotters by last l-rulay's mail. I shall cheerfully contributo my mito towards such an arrangement, and I bellevo it will provo of great benefit both to yourself and read ers. Wishing you, Mr. Editor, every succoss in your praiaoworthy undortqking, I am Your friend, '' A CinzK.N orTitc Wow.i, Jackson'vjlli:, .May 5th, 1054. .M. Epitok: A few days since, infor ination was received horo that tho Gazette would mako its appearance on tho irst of May. Presuming that to have hoop thu case, I venturo to giro you r.n item or two concerning matters hore. Our valley, for tho past year, has boon. eenousiy uiiucica ny mo inuiuii war -so much so that n great pi essure KosTjoon felt during tho past wintor, throughout tho en tiro valley, both in money nud in inorchan. i i 7 . i :i f i, di.o ; hut at this timo things nro. improving, and will, if they continue, (toon bo placed upon (ho sami) fooling ns lley wero in tho carrying it into dloet. Every public!. ' "oconvet.iio.t was called to order Uy ail made, or every public road improved. J.rMKrv"Mn7tt.:. V"!.'. !"l "raniilwd by ook upon as n benefit to Oregon n Ben.,1"0, f".0."?? '" "U " l'U'ii' . I . f MM,. I II I IIIHI .m -k.... .. ! prosperous day of Jacksonville Tho vnl i . r i .. . , . - ley nover molten iiucr, ami lit no part oi urcgon does tnero appear in no an eiuai amount of onterpriso; ami, considering lliu destruction of ptopurty tho Inst year, jttent credit is duo to tho resident here, for tho spirit and determination manifested. Tho Indian troubles nro no doubt nt an end, and tho eff'oHs of our elllcieut Indian Agent. .Mr. Culver, nro untiling to keep them so. Our merchants aro much oncoiirngod by tho appearance of miners, who mo daily teturiiing to their old, but never failing Held of labor, with strong hopes of success in tho mines about hew. Thu present week has been ono of somo little interest, it being Court week. Vol I buliuvo that hut liltlubuMiios of importance was transacted. One Patrick Starr, a sol dier, hIioI David Harris, with intent to kill him, in February last. Tho Grand Jury i ..km, vifiiiiii, nisi iiu imi" 'l,r I found mi indictment against Mm, at this Court, upon that charge, upon which ho was tried, convicted, and sentenced by Judge Deudv, to hard labor in tiro roiiiloti- 'tiary for ten years. .Starr was defended by S. C. Graves, Esq., and Messrs. llreuau ami Prim. Tho prosecution was conduct ml by is. I". Chndwich, Esq., I'rosecutlng Attorney, assisted by L. 1'. Mnslcr, Esq. I.ieut. Ogle, nfter ten days' searoh for 7'ift' 'tipsy, relumed without timllfig him. Tho contiiiuiuieo of pence depend in a groat tueasuro upon thu death of this ras - . ... . . - . . eal tqm.who is tho perpetrator ol nearly all tho tin-lis in the alloy. Cnpt. Smith, I of Fort l.ntiu, is mtv mindful of his duly, and tho settlers have full conlhlouco in him, nud beliuvujiim vipial to their demands at any moment. l'lio political cuiiveutioni have met, and for District offices, nominated tho following emeu, ilio IK-mocrnts nomuiated l(. tiou for Councilman, nt tho Democratic Convention. This wasiittuiidedns a mark of resK'ct to Judge McFnddeii, with tho ItllilitFh.t ntltlllll na I fitlt fatilllil I III IjiniWtil ' ifitll fM I 1IIIIIV (PttSIIHISIlf IS till! lill HIIM llllltllVU I lip printer,, jnt a,n imj ,),,, Jl( W011j, fJi,j in favor of another gcntlom.nn of his party, Cant. Mosier, which wan accordingly done, ami Cnpt. Motion in the lli-hl. Thu Whig Convention nominated Dr. Cleveland, a gentleman of ability nud standing, who, it is said, will dvrliuu to run, nhould Judgo i.Mcl'addeii change hU mind 'iiddon rlmiH'K bit mind. A roiiimllfpn Dr. Cleveland's friends hao waited on . . ...... jiiuge .Mel .iddcii, to rectuo an answer front him on the subject of his running Tlicro will be a ball at tho Itohiusou Homo on tho 10th iust., which no doubt will proven good one. It is regretted very . Iho Monument became conscious of the rub much that it could ii t Vim turn: c!T .lu I'iug of something again! tho si.!.. c :!.- ring thu session of tho Court, thereby giving our friends from abrthi nn .,murluuili f enjoy tlicui'eives. .M . lve, UWlr ei veyor, has arrived in oe valley, and i-gjn his work on thu meriuiau lino. Yours, Z. Utiiiirinu Co. Whltf Couvrntloii, . ,nu convenl.on met, pursuant 1 vions notioe. nt Elkton, May JOtl Thu to pre. 1851. Tlio ('onyentiori then proceeded to nnrn. 'nnt0 eondidates to ho MipiKirtod at the coming Junoclcction. 'Ilio following getr "cmcri wero urianirrnMitiy nominated For Heprcsentatlvo L. S. 'niotm, tnmpion. I'or County Commissioner E. Spicer. l-'or Probato Judge Josso Applegsl". i ur v,u. .ujieniiivnurill .. . ,cn. l-'or County Treasurer L. L. Williams. For County Assossor W. A. .Mills. For Wreck Master Jas. Maxcy. For County Surveyor J. W. IVrit II inn- ungioii. Tho following resolutions wero present ed by Jesso Applegnte, Esq., nnd adopted: Id-solved, 1st. That wo tho Whigs of Lmpqun County havo unthaken coufideiico that thu Whigs of tho United States will bo found Mipporling tho true interests of tlio Republic, by guarding tho rights and honor of tho government and people against ag gressions from abroad, nud encouraging internal improvements nud domestic Indus try at homo; resisting tho encroachments of executive power, and tho corrupting in luouoo of oxecutivo patroitugooti thu rights and liberty of tho teupk', hympathizing with tho enslaved and oppressed abroad and at homo, and nsseitiog tho right of nil mon to political equality ; continuing their efforts to educato tho people, to enablo their understanding to exercise tho right of self, government, and maintain undiminished their rights and liberties: and thus nrovimr to tho world that among tho political par tios of tho United States, they constitute tho supporters of liberty nml equality, ami aro tho real democracy of tho United States. Hesolvcd, ild. That while wo heltm-o ilmt in ,tho election of Legislalivo officers, every man ought to voto accordim? to his nnlitlnul opinions, tho introduction of parly tests in tho choico of officers whoio duliea nro purely ministerial, wo consider improper and injurious: nud that honoslv. canacltv. ami n faithful discharge of tho duties of tlio Tfllc(ns!rofild InrtlnnTTtallficfttlons-only to bo considered in tho choico of such officers; ontl ns wo bclievo honest nml imtrioliu cili- zons may bo found in nl politionl parlios, in. tho cloctiop or county officers wo will not bo governed by parly considerations, I, 13.11, nl ' ' ' -- .,p. ssy.,r".i,,,;r??"ijLj!iii.i ', ,. .".-ijj Resolved, ,'M. That so long, ns Umpqua comity continues in Its presold boundaries, wo bclievo tho mouth or I'llt'Ulvor Is about tho cunlro of the comity, nud of tho popti Intidir, anil that tho county seat should bo established m near thereto as a sulUblo klto can bo obtained. Resolved, That a copy of tho proceed, lugs of this meeting bo sent to tho Umppta Uinette null tho Oreonum for1 luihlloatiou. On motion adjourned, .iinn die, IRA WELLS, Presldottt. J. B. Cowi.i:s, Seorotnry. I). N. Diitrlnt Court, itluy Turitir Jaukso.v Coi'ntv, O..T, HON. M. P. DEADV, Judge, J. W. Din-.w, Esq., IJ. S. Marshal, R. IS. SntATToN, lv, U. H. Atlonipy, H. F. Ciiaiiwick, Esq., District Attorney. ArroitMUs i. Arn;Mu?(cJi.T-.Mes).rrt. T'VauIt A: Kinney ; Messrs..- Graves. i'iorson; Messrit. llrotinit A: I'rlmt R. K.' .Slrattdn, Esq.; H. F. ChmlwrcbMH''' F. McPntton, Esq., ami H. I-'.'.Motlef, Esq. 'J'erritory of Oregon vs. Tltoiuns Ander- son. imlictmeut lor rape. iSot found. wiscitnrgeii. Territory of Orejt"ii vs. Isaac Cer rtn' UvoounisaucoiliicbiririMl. . 0-'&rJ? Territory of t)rcrf"n Jacob Dobjon, ludlctment for intihior, alia Im-iuIi warrant, 1 nrritory of (in'gmi, v. Hiiuo. Indict, meiit for iitnliciuusly killing hogs ; nlliU bench warraut. Territory of Oregon vs. Mitchol. Indict mint for murder ; "''." bench warrant. Territory of Oregon vs. Patrick Starr. Iiitlictmenl for shooting with intent to kill. Tried. Verdict, guilty. Sentenced to ten years' hard labor in tho Penlteiitlrtrv. Territory of Oregon vs. Samuel Kiiiiiny. Indictment fur aiding and abetting. Con tinued. Samuel Smith vs. P. U. Stowo. Motion to quash suit. Allowed. Samuel Kincald vs. Morgan W. Davis. Judgment for plaJniilT, 8tll,b0. , t , T. S. Harris vs. Jamua KusUI. Con litiued. Samuel Weeks vs. Joint F.Miller. Con tinued. .' Witt. Yntrs vs. Daniel Langdnn, Aiw sumpstt. Defendant withdrew plea mid demurrer. Damages asei"d ,y (,':k of tho Court. R. W. Shockly vs. John Ilubor. Dis iniiicd. Avery Stearns was admitted to tho bar upon certificate. Drikrurt-Tio.Y or tiii: Phi-uV OrmntMi to tiii: WAiniNiiToxMo.MwcNr.- About twelvo o'clock last night, iho fceiitinel near watth hot, Hhich ho nt lint lli.,'ijt was l tftsi dog, iitiMni-fi7ij'ih'-pit open uiT Qoor, nu rouuii u stcurr'4 ly mi wlnrh iin'l Wo:i drawn Unfitly round i . box. Immediately r.fu-r, lu porccatd Una (oiiiu persons wero pasting pnpr over th windows. Ho called to them, nnd asked what was meant, nnd wns told to huh. Unasked if they intemlvd to injure him, nnd received tho samo answer as ho did to nil other question. I lo then boated an iron poker in his stove, nud pressing it through tho door, burned tlio rnpo in two, and made his way (int. Ho hoott found that his dog had been poi sotted, and was dead; nna on examining I thu ground carefully, ho discovered that tho Imtililul pieco of marble, thnt had boon presented lo tho Monument Association by thu Pope, had been broken into n thouiaud fragments. Wo Iiavo no Info'nnatlon si to whom suspicion rests'uiion in connection wills this deed. Wo aro informed that a very largo number of persons visited tho Monument yesterday, and that not onodtalf of thoui registered their names. Wo have no doubt a largo reward will bo offered for Iho n'p prehension nnd conviction of tho high handed deprodatort. ltiuibitfAm Sentinel.' election of I'rnlinto Judges. Ah somo question has been raised as to whether Judgos of Probate now in office, hold Over after tho now law goes iutooU'vct,, wo Publish again tho first suction of thu Probato Act, by which it will bo suon that nil judges now in offico hold lh sin') un. til tho expiration of tho tenift for whioli thoy were rt.'eUd' f " Si:u. 1 Ur it 'nnctfd by the fcftu. lutivc Aiirmbly of the Territory of Oregon,, Thnt there shall bo elected by lh e qualiiJud electors in oach of tho organised comities of this territory nt tho general election aftor tlm expiration of tlio terms of the Judges now in office, ono Judgo of Probato, who shall havo tho qualification of a voter, Tho per. son duly dectod and qualiflod snail hold his offico for threo years, unless sooner removed for mal-condiict In offl'ce.nnd until his successor bo elected nud 'qunliflud." Statesman: J-iioM CALu-nii.Ni a. Col. Fremont nri . rived on tho 2Uth ntSim FraticiHco, having -loft Ids whole party in good health, en,, camped abovo Stocktoh. Tho re-norU by( Colonel Habblt of tho loss of life, und rW. foriug, among Colonpl Frcmopl's party, . wero greatly oxaggoratud,, Uioro having beou bnt -ono limit lost, out of eight .Ainr. cans, nud twenty Delowaro Indians, Iho' original number of tho party. Col. fro. inont reports but littlo snow on the Sierra Nevada Mountains, wlinrn lm i-nL-,.,l ,.... tnu neati.oi ,norcuil idver.. j . - .-..w.-,, ... .,...,, ,,n- ks-' i 14 ( JJVW