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o o o o o O o G o SfljcUlccklij (Enterprise. 0 -vv-x. -V-VVv Oregon City, Grogon, Friday A Sept. 15j 1370. Gov. Woods' Message. V'e Lave not luul" time to examine the farewell message of Got. Woods. It i? lengthy and well written, while it does not contain as much information as we had expectedo receive through the Executive head. The message contains many sug gestions we regard worthy of the atten tion of the Legislature. The portion which alludes to the breaking up of the Legislature of 1SCS h very cmooihly worded, and left so as not to leave the p lightest impression that he was thochief actor in thai diabolical transaction. lie suggests many public improvement?, which we regard aP necessary and essential, yet we cannot help cautioning the Legislature against rushing heedlessly into the ex penditure of the public money. The Rad icals have had charge of our State all airs for the past eight years, and on a tax as high as the people of our State can bear, Lave been unable to make any of these needed improvements, and no money on hand to commence upon. In order to carry out the Recommendations of the Governor, it would require several hun dred thousand dollars, and if it took the entire revenue pPthe State under Kadica! rule, and if the Democracy proceed with these improvements and keep the State credit as it should be, tlieso additional ex penditures would necessarily increase the taxes on the people. "We are of the opin ion that the Democracy had better see iiere the taxes can be reduced on an over-burdened people, than to seek places Here to expend money and tnus increase the burden on them. It sadly becomes a retiring Governor, whose party was ex pelled frogr power on account of its ox travagiijice. last June, to advise the expenditure of at least a million of dol lars by the party whose watch .void was retrenchment and economy. "We feel tat istied that the Democracy will take the advice of Gov. Woods with caution, com ing as it does from one who would do all in his power to defeat the future prospe cts of the party now in power in this State. "We carried the State with a firm pledge to the people that taxes should be reduced, and we feel confident that the Legislature will not disappoint them in this premise. "We may .ive occasion to refer to this matter tigain. Vhckcals Pardons. Gov. "Woods last Monday pardoned out c-f the Penitentiary five convicts. We are eager to find fault with the retiring Governor, but the people will look upon this wholesale pardoning biiness with fuspicfon. and it certainly looks bad for O nn Executive to exercise his pardoning power at such a tinv?, in such an extcn- Ofuve manner. WLytlier these parties de ferred to be pardoned, we know not, but jt would have looked much belter had he recommenced their cases to his successor The following are the names of the men pardoned: Michael O'Laughlin, G. W. Dallard, John Latham, Nelson llauxhurst, and Edward Marshall. "We believe it to le the duty of the Legislature to examine Juto this matter, as pardoning and turning loose upon the public such bands of con victs cannot result but in evil to the peo ple at large. One of his pardoned con victs, a few days after ho was turned cut, and was in there for life, was arrested in Portland for beating his wife nearly to death. This shows that the man mast have been entirely unworthy of his freedom, and that he was a bad and dangerous person to turn at large. "We hope this matter will be examined into. The Senate-rial Conto&t. On next Tuesday, iu accordance with ' the la-, the two Ileuses of the Oregon Legislature will meet in joint convention to elect a United States Senator to suc ceed Geo. H. Williams. It is expected of the members of the Legislature that they v ill carry out, the plain and expressed will of the partyOvhich elected them, and that no tnciiery and corruption shall cause them to betray the trust which an honest people has placed iu theii hands. The Democracy at the polls last June pro nounced its verdict against the Radical party, and now it ri mains for the mem bers of our Legislature to finish the. work so nobly done by the voters of our State. Theopeopie look wiih eoger anxiety to the acts of their Representatives, and we feel assured that the best interests of cur younff State have been placed iu the hands of men who will obey and heed the voice of their constituents. Presiding Or r:cE::s. -The Senate elect ed Hon. J. D. Fay, of Jackson, as Presi ,if or, i f... l assured that no more able and competent an officer ever pre sided over that body. Hon. Ben. Itajden, of Tolk, has been elected Speaker of the House, and he makes an efficient officer, and as soon as he gets his hand in, will dispatch work in a hurry. The balance of the officers in both Houses are compe tent and well qualified- We think that business will be done up in good style, and the present Legislature leave a record for the members to be proud of. Standing Committees. The following standing committees have been appointed by the Legislature: SENATE. Judiciary Stout, Baldwin and Herman. Ways and Means Cochrane. Drown of Baker, nitl'Pefshbaker. Elections Hen dershott, Holtzclaw and Cornelius. Claims Patterson, Holt and Powell. Corpo rations -Barch, Crawford and Cornelius. Counties Holt, Ilendershott and Brown, of Marion. Military Affairs Holtzclaw, Burch and Cornelius. Corammercc Brown, of Baker, Stout and Witham. Ed ucationCrawford, Baldwin and Moores. Engrossed Bills -Trevitt, Holtzclaw and William. Enrolled Bills Baldwin, Brown, of Baker, and Moores. Roads and High ways Herman, Lienallen and Holt. Public Lands- Ileiidershott. Cohrane and Pershbaker. Federal Delations Lien allen, Holtzclaw and "Watts. Mining Holtzclaw, Lienallen and Pershbaker. Printing Trevitt, Herman and Powell. Railroads Cochrane, Baldwin and Her man. KG-t'SK. Elections Alexander, McCoy and Quiruby. Ways and Moans Whiteaker, Usirander.an 1 Barliart. E Jucatien Lock hart, Hutch ins and Hare. Judiciary llc&i. Dorris, McClain, Oidey and Whal !ey. Military Affairs Savage, Munkers and Starkweather. Roads and Highways Hunter, Grant and Davenport. En grossed Bills Waldon, Porter and Hol man. Enrolled Biffs Ruder, Eikius and Loughiin. Indian Affairs Thompson, Comegys and Hussey. Printing Fulton, Drain and Apperson. Corporations Dorris. Clark and Mills. Commerce Porter, Burnett and O'Regan. Counties Hutchinson, Fulton and Dunbar. Federal Relations Grant. Dashiel and Paquet. Mining McCoy, Welles and Kelly. Pub lic Lands Burnett, Amis and Harrison. liicdieal Collega for Women. We see by the Eighth Annual Announce ment of the New York Medical Cullege for "Women, that the Regular session ol 1670-71, will commence on Tuesday, No vember 1st, and continue twenty, weeks. A Short Preliminary Term vi!l commence October -ith, at the College, 187 Second Avenue. Those who leel an interest in this matter, ca:i call on Mrs. C. F. "Wetxs the Secretary, or send for the Announce ment, at uS3 Broadway, N. Y. New ri;i;LiCATi )X. We have received from "W. B. Lake, advertising agent, of San Francisco, the first number of " Bed lam & Berry's Real Estate Advertiser.'" It is a small but very neatly printed sheet, and is very tastily got up. Besides an extended list of real estate advertisements, it contains a great deal of matter which is of general interest to the reader. Appointed. Governor G rover has ap pointed lion. II. II. Gil'ry, of Lane county, as Private Secretary, and Thos. Cami, Est.. of the Dalles, Agent of the Board of School Commissioners. Both of these appo'ntir.ents are excellent, and we are glad that such worthy selections have been made. "We have not yet learned of any further appointments. At Wo-.k. The minions and tools of Ben. Iloiladay are at work to corrupt and attempt to defeat the will of the. people. Their ctforts will be fruitless, and we re joice in saying that men true and honor able have been placed in both Houses of the Legislature, and Ben."s money and trickery will avail him nothing. O VEiti.AND Mail Con nixcc The over land daily mail contract from Orovilla, California, to Portland, Oregon, has been awarded to Mr. Hill Beachy for 81.30.u00. Parties who bid below him failing, after the expiration of time granted by the Postofdce Department, to furnish respon sibly bonds. Dati.y Mr.ncuiiY. We have received the first number of this excellent Democratic paper. It is well filled with interesting matter, and the typographical appearance is Fplendid. From the tone of its edi torials we think it will make it warm for Radicalism in that section of the State. EnrroniAT, Cllvngk. Dr. Ames, who has for several weeks occupied the editorial chair of the Herald, has retired from that position an 1 gone to San Francisco. Mr. Sylvester Pennoycr now takes charge of the editorial columns of that paper. S.YI.KM Statesman. This paper comes to hand this week enlarged and otherwise improved. It presents a very neat ap pearance. -AN IlEM OF X ATVRAT, LVTEKEST. The subject to which we wi.-h direct the read er's attention is one of great importance to Americans, both as regards their indi vidual and national interests; for while it contributes to the honor and greatness of the one. it advances the interests of the other; amino man. or class cf men. or nation, can feel satisfied that they have done their duty to their focls and herds unless there are means provided for their care and restoration when sick, a remedy ar.ainst contagion, and a preventative against enj'iriciisn and htirhtrlii. The means, remedy, and preventative are com. prehended in the Va Vnary Science and proper care of our Domestic Animals, to which the American Stock Journal is especially devoted, a copy of which should be in the bauds of every Farmer and btoci Owner. A specimen sent free to lk ? :P,ly- Address. N. P. Cover & Co., i uoluhers, Parkcrsburg. Chester county. Pa. T T iir.iua-r o? Morx-r Hoon. Professor u i'or,e.3t rove, who ascended 1 i .1 i u ims Emmer, states that its K..uuy exact measurement is eleven thousand two hundred and eighteen feet Jlt 0P--n longsince: t w, utummes ago it was an active volcano. If TT,,-vi i,,,n . . more pyrotechnic displays, the people of Iort andwdlue favowd with grander Mgot man the peopk ,0f ponmcii CYOr dreamed oT. ITrr.ht Editorial Correspondence. Salem, Sept. 10, 1S70. The Capital, since the arrival of the members of the Legislature, presents a very lively and business-like appearance. The members from the various counties, I believe, are all on hand and ready for business. LEGISLATIVE. The House was called to order at 10 o'clock, a. m.. and Dr. W.F. Alexander, of Linn, chosen temporary Chairman, who on taking -the Chair, made a few very ap propriate remarks, thanking the members for the honor conferred on him. E. S. Mc Coraas, of Union county, was chosen tem porary Chief Clerk, and A. M. Snyder, ot Multnomah, was chosen temporary Ser-gcant-at-Arms. After appointing a com mittee of. five on credentials, the House adjourned to 3 o'clock..!', m. - The Senate met at the same hour, and selected Hon. B. F. Burch, ot Polk, as temporary President; S. C. Simpson, of Marion, temporary Clerk, and John Hel ton, of Multnomah, temporary Serge-ant-at-Arms. The Senate then adjourned to 2 o'clock, P. M. In the afternoon the committee on cre dentials made their report, stating that all the members, heretofore published were en tilled to seats?, and that the places of the members from Clackamas, Benton and Yamhill were contested. After the adop tion of the report, the House proceeded to a permanent organization, which was speedily effected, with the following re sult : Hon. B. F. Iluyden.of Polk, Speaker; E. S. MeComas, of Union, Chief Clerk ; W. L. White, of ClacEamas, Engrossing Clerk; J. T. Crooks, of Linn, Enrolling Clerk ; A. M. Snyder, of Multnomah, Sergeant-at-Arms : Robt. Smith, of Marion, Door keeper ; Master Frank McConncll, Page. The Secretary of State came iu the Hail and swore in the officers and members elected, and the House was ready to pro ceed to business. After some unimport ant business, the House adjourned until to-morrow. The Senate effected a harmonious and speedy organization by the election of th following officers : Hon. J. D. Fay, of Jackson, President; S. C. Simpson, of Marion, Chief Clerk ; 0. M. Packard, As sistant Clerk ; John Ilolton, of Multno mah. Sergeant-at-Arms. and Jas. M. Moore, Doorkeeper. The officers and members were all duly sworn in. No business of importance was transacted. Tuesday, Sept. 13. Both Houses met this morning, but transacted little business, not having got yet into fair operation. A joint resolution was adopted for a convention of the two Houses to receive the message of Gov. "Woods this afternoon at 2 o'clock. At that hour the two Houses met in conven tion and the Governor appeared and read his farewell message to the two House?. At the close cf his message the two Houses proceeded to canvass the vote ot Governor, which resulted in giving Hon. L. F. G rover (130 majority over his oppo- 1 1 i 1 r 1 n . 1 w nenr, wnerenpen uie.peuKer ot toe House declared Hon. L. F. G rover duly elected Governor of Oregon for the term of yeirs provided by law. After the dissolution of the two Houses, no business of importance was transacted. A committee from both Houses was. ap pointed to make arrangements fur the in auguration of the Governor elect, and a grand ami lr.agnineent inauguration is :pected. Yv'edne.spav. Sept. 11. The two Houses have now got fairly under way and the indications are that a busy and industrious session will be had. The Senate and House have each appoint ed their standing committees and will proceed now to business. The contested cases of Clackamas and Yamhill counties have been referred to the committee on elections. The contest from Benton was referred to a Fpccia! coaimHlee, consisting of Messrs. Helm, Dorris and Hare. Mr. Helm made some very appropriate re marks when he moved this case to a spe cial committee, and we cannot help but produce theni in tku letter. Mr. Helm said : Mr. Speaker I desire to state, briefly, my reasons for this reference. 1 am aware tnat ordinary cases ot this kind would go to the standing committee on elections, but already the Yamhill and Clackamas county cases, which are similar to this, Jiave been referred to that committee. The testimony in those cases are. doubt less, as voluminous as it is in this, and much time may be required in their hear in;. Their labors will be arduous, and to facilitate business. I think it but proper that this case should be referred to a se lect committee. 1 think these contested cases should be Settled at an early dav. The gentleman from Washington, and also the gentleman from Multnomah, intimated in their remarks this morning, that this whole matter was premature, and seemed to think that justice and fair dealing rtiicrht be more fully meted out by not hastening the matter. I do not agree with these gentlemen, nor am I to be misled or deceived by such intimation or demonstra tion. I have witnesied such things betore. I was here and participated in the scenes and actions of this House in the Grant county cases of 18Gfi. The Republican party was then in power in the legislative department ot the btate, and made a re cord in those, contested cases wnien to this day is an insult to the dignity of the State, and for unfairness and wrong doing is unsurpassed in the history ot Uregon legislation. They retained members on thTs floor tor the express purpose of pass ing the infamous 1 lib Amendment and the election of a Republican Senator, who had no rights here, and then, in exhibition of tLeirgross perfidy, removed them imme diately afterwards. I desire nothing but what is right, fair, legitimate and proper ; but I favored, in ISCG.an early settlement of contested cases, and I propose now to preserve consistency by favoring an early disposition of them at this time. The peo ple have a right to know who their repre sentatives are. They have a right to know this before a bill is passed or a Senator is elected. -They demand this, and they are right in doing so. and I favor, therefore. ihat this matter be referred to a special G0URT3SY OF BANCROFT LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA committee, and that that committee pro ceed at once with their business. I make these remarks that gentlemen of all par-" ties may not misunderstand the position I. occupy. I mean earnest action in this case, with a hope that justice may be done all parties concerned. A joint committee on the insane asylum has been ordered but not yet appointed. We publi.-'h the standing committees in another part of this issue. The inauguration of Gov. G rover took place this morniug. The procession was organized under the marshalship of Hon. A. II. Brown, of Baker, assisted by Hon. Geo. B. Dorris, of Lane. The members of both Houses, with the Supreme Court, members of.the pres, and many citizens, marched to Reed's Opera House, where the ceremonies of inauguration took place as follows : Introduction of Hon. L. F. Grover by Gov. "Woods ; administration of the oath of office by Chief Justice Prim; music by the band ; prayer by the chap lain (which was altogether too long, and extended over too much territory, and was tinctured very much with a eulogy of the Radical cause ;) delivering of the in augural, which we print in full in our sup plement. The inaugural is an able State paper, and we bespeak a careful reading of it. When he referred to the popular phrase that some of our State debt would probably need equitable adjustment' the house came down with loud applause. The Governor's views on the Chinese question and our national relations are sound, and commend themselves to the people of our State. In the evening the Governor was seren aded, and addressed a large crowd in a few appropriate remarks. Senator Fay was loudly called for, and made a few very able remarks, but we failed to hear only the closing, which was that " we pro posed to have Oregon Democratic in every department, from the Senate Chamber to the constable." Col. J. 11. Heed followed Mr. Fay in his usual happy style, and said that when the prophecy of Mr. Fay was fulfilled, he was satisfied. There were other speakers called out, bit other busi ness prevented me from hearing them. Salem presents to a Democrat a more pleasant aspect this vear than it has for the past ten years .and ere long the strong hold of Radicalism will be forced to fall in the ranks of the great and only true party of the country. I may say that the State is now in com plete Democratic bands, and it is to be hoped that the servants of the people will do their duty as is expected, and all will be well. STATE HEWS. The Orcyonian says : the propeher California having com pleted repairs at Astoria, returned to this port on Sa'nrday morning to receive car go for Paget Sound ports and Victoria. The new Vancouver steam packet will be launched this week, and will be towed to this cilv. w here she will receive her ma chinery and furnishing. The Cascade wi'.l undergo complete re pairs at the O. S. N. Co's. ship yard, and 1 1 r tins purpose will be hauled out on the ways in a day or two. j no oaric .epnyr is taking on a cavgo of lumber at eementviile for California. The uark Loveid will probnbU' load with wheat for Liverpool. The Garibaldi will take a cargo of lumber for Hong ivong m November; the Torden-kjold and Alpha are also in port subject" to charter The Web foot and Haltie C. Bessie will re turn to Sail Francisco in the regular packet buo. New i Kiinr. we learn that the steam engines, built to order in New York for the ferrj boat for the Oregon andCallifur- ma Railroad, to be used in crossing the Willamette at this citv are soon to arrive They are said to be powerful engines, and the boat, which will have a capacity to carry twelve or more cirs at one trip, on a double track, will be built m time to receive the machinery. For this purpose, a marine architect of considerable note, it is reported, has already been employed by the company. Mr. A. C. Ripley, who lias been experi menting for. some tune and preparing to make brick br a patent press process, has concluded to apply steam to the machinery, and for that purpose has re cently sent for a powerful engine which will be placed in working order soon enough to supply all the demand for that duality of materials for the trade next season. His works are located about three miles above Sauvie's Island, on the west ern bank of the "Willamette river. There is now in process of construction at East Port'ad car shops, six new passenger coaches for the Oregon and California road, which will be done by the time the track is laid to Salem, so that passen gers can find all the accommodations they need in visiting the State Fair hy railroad. These will make eight passen ger coaches, each of w hich will comforta bly seat 52 persons 41 G passengers. The trains can make three trips a day, each way, carrying visitors. The dials for the clock, which is to be placed in the spire upon the Odd Fellows' Temple in this city, arrived by the steam ship California, and were opened at Hen richsen's jewlry establishment yesterday. There are four of them. They are made of glast G feet square, and nearly an inch in thickness. The dial is about five feet in diameter, the characters painted in large black letters, which can be plainly seen, we should judge, a dozen or more blocks distant. In the night time the in terior space will be lighted by gas. hence people can as well tell the time o? night as the time o" day. The Movements and bell will shortly arrive. The bell is said to be a magnificent one, weighing 1,000 pounds. The Bulletin says : The bark Loveid has been chartered by Messrs. Corbett fc MeLeay and will com mence to load with grain for Cork in a few days. The bark Helen W. Aim y, as soon as her cargo has been discharged, will go down in -t-iut-ii i v nit: aim iciuK on uoaru u cargo of lumber for Shanghae, China. The little son of Mr. Risley, who was seriously hurt from the kick of a viscious horse some weeks ago, is in a fair way to recover from his injuries. The steamer Rescue made her first trip to-day for Monticello since beinsr repaired. in place of the Wenat, which will prub- ! ably be tied up for the present. Seventeen car platforms were brought up by the steamer California lor the Ure gon and California Railroad. The stabbing affray of Friday is likoW to prove serious. Williams, who v stabbed, is in a critical condition, and Huber has been remanded to jail to await me issue. The Herald says : Miss Saliie Hinckley, the talented nnd accomplished artiste, supported by the entire Bates troupe, will make her first ap pearance on Saturday night next, in Augustine Daly's great drama, entitled i ron 1' ron." Being the first night of the season, we desire to see the theatre crowded to its utmost capacity. The tug lately launched from the O. S. N. Co.?s dock yard has been christened the Resolute, and will be employed in towing scows-, and such other business as may oiler. She is owned by Fred. Con don, an old engineer on the river. It is reported that Gen. Sherman, who with other notables has been "doing" the Pacific coast this summer, will arrive here on the next incoming steamer. The Coun cil appointed a committee last evening, with a view of tendering hhn the hospl- lamies oi ine city. The Eugene City Guard says : On last Sunday night the barn cf Mr B. M. Richardson, on enyote creek, in this county, together with his entire crop was destroyed by tire, wtiicll is supposed to 1 . . I..T .... I f 1 , ikii e uugmareu irora nre uroppeu irom a pipe, a brother of Mr. Richardson having been at the barn a .snort time before the fire was discovered. Mr. Richardson is confined to his bed, from sickness, and the loss i.s indeed a severe one to h'rn. We learn that our'cilizens with their accus tomed generosity, hay subscribed liberal ly for ins reflet. The Register has the full particulars of the snooting (,t Kinvifle Rowers It seems that .Marshal Long and John Irvine, son ot the bherifr, were employed as guards to keep the prisoners in a room of the Court house. After one o'clock in the morning, young Irvine was on guard, and Bowers walked out at the door, slamming it in the boy's face. Irvine ran on', after him, ordered him to halt, and finally tired. I he ball entering the heart caused instant death. A coroner s jury found a verdict in accordance with these facts. The ATetcs says : A general stampede occurred on Thurs day at i remans wareuouse among the teams that were waiting to unload wheat. Ihree wagons were reduced to stovewood. and a number of horses were injured. We learn from the Democrat the follow ing: A S217 nugget was found last week m McCord s Gulch near Pocahontas. Telegraphic Clippings. EUfiOPBAX WAR XEVl'S. jiEiiT.iN, oepi. rzh. ine iving sent a dispatch to the queen dated 12r. m. Sun day, saying the Citadel of Laon was ex ploded after the surrender, just as the Prussians were entering. Many were Killed, including 200 of the Garde Mobile. Many shockingly mutilated. William of Mecklenburg was wounded. There must be treason. London. Sept. 12. Agents arrived here from Berlin, who it is anticipated, are seeking to place the Prussian loan on the market. All the bridges around Paris have been blown up. London, Sept. 12. The Tribunes spe cial from Carlshrue, of the b'th, says the Strasbourg besieging army is constant ly being reinforced. It numbers nearly 70, 00!). The sorties of the defenders are desperate but futile. Batteries are being rapidly completed, and heavier guns placed in the nearest par allels. S.OOf) German-, who had been expelled from France, made for Cailshruo. They are workingmen, and were compelled to leave. They were disgracefully treated while passing through Fiance ; the women and children deprived of food and trans ported in open cattle cars. Drenched and insulted, they arrived here half dead. The Pope has sent a protest to the pow ers against the occupation of his territory, but will resist by arms. He is coming to Hngland in a British frigate, and Arch bishop Manning is making preparations for his reception. There has been another massacre of Missionaries in China. Pauls. Sept. 13. Two corps of the Prus sian army, of 40.000 each, occupied a po sition last night on the Strasbourg high way. No person will be allowed to leave Paris after G o'clock a. in., of the loth, without a special permit. Martial law is practically enforced within the city. London, Sept. HJ. Midnight. The last of the French fleet left Heligoland on the approach of a German ironclad. Munich. Sept. l.'E Prussia has formally notified Bivaria of her intention to annex to Germany a portion of France as a mil itary frontier. London, Sept. 13. The French and German fleets are now in sight of each other in the North Sea. The direct mail to Paris has been stop ped. The telegraph wires have also been cut by the Prussians at Creil. Heavy siege guns are now going for ward" to the Prussians for use at Paris and Tours. The Pope contemplates retiring to the Tyrol. London, Sept. 1 1. The news has been received in Paris from Strasbourg that af fairs are in a deplorable condition, and growing worse. - Bombardment from Prus sian advance works is incessant and fright ful. 1 shall hold out to the end. (Signed) Ui.iueu, commander. A cable special to the Herald, from Lon don, Sept. 13th says: A special dispatch from Beanvers says, within the past week advances have been made toward the King of Prussia, concerning the overtures of peace. Official intimation is given that the King caanot have the means of know ing the authority of the persons making the propositions : that time has not arriv ed to receive them, and that it will be time when the Prnssi.in army has arrived before lVris. The King is" still anxious for such peace as will give safety in the future, and will make a. formal demand, and be ready to receive proposals of the proper authorities. London. Sept. 13. A Paris correspond ent says that on Sunday a Prussian recon noiteiing party encountered a body of Freuch at Chateau Thierry A sharp en gagement oecurred. in which the Prus sians were repulsed with considerable loss. The commander of Soissons has refused to surrender. Thiesrs is here and i3 communicating with the foreign office. Rome, Sept. 13. Immense placards have been posted on the walls of the city, proclaiming a universal Italian Repub lic. The dosnment is signed by the Re publican Revolutionary C nnruittee. New Yokk. Sept. 13. Reports of the surrender of Metz are announced as hav ing been received in London. Pauls, Sept. 13. Two corps of the Prus sian army, of 40.000 men each, occupied last night a position on the btrasourg highway, between Coullamie'rs and Lvdert. Martial law is practically enforced within the city ot Paris. The exact position or the Prussian advance is unknown. Ac cording to varied accounts, the enemy had arrived at Meiuxlony and Melnn. An other report says the main body of Prus sians arrived at a point 2S miles from Paris yesterday afternoon. London. Sept. 11. The French block ading lieet have been withdrawn from the mouth of the Elbe. Schlestadt was sum moned to surrender, but Count Remach returned an absolute. refusal. King William prohibits the storming of Strasburg until it is possible without too great loss of life. The third parallel has been completed. It is confirmed that Eazaine refuses all terms, and it is expected he will be able to cut his wav out. Paris, Sept, 14. Ulrica, at Strasburg. is at its last extremity, but still continues to resist. It is positively asserted that Russia and Austria will unite against Prussia if she insists on the annexation of the French territory. Feouence. Sept. 13. General Pardohua, in command cf the Italian troops on the Papal frontier, has issued a proclamation to the Romans, and assures them that he does not bring war to them, but peace and order, leaving to them administration and full freedom oi action. The inde pendence of the Holy See will not be vio lated. The King's troops in their march into Rome were met everywhere with enthusi astic welcome. The garrison of Monte- fiscoano withdrew before their ndvance without opposition. Should no resistance be offered to the entry of the Italian troops, the Government will secure to the Pope a residence in Rome, and provide for him a civil list, including the protest against the entry of Italians and the occu pation of the Papal territory, but it will not resist them. Chicago Sept. lo.-AYashbnrn telegraph ed to the State Department to-day that the most extraordinary exertions were making toward the defence of Paris, and about 300.000 men were available for the works. While communication with Paris has been open through the day, the Depatment ex pects it will be cut off to-night. Wash burn has given no intimation of his inten tion to leave the city, and the Department thinks he will remain lor the present Prussians are swarming around Nsncy Feoiiexce. Sept. 13. The following otfi cial news is made public"; The Papal troops have evacuated the town of Terra- china. Italians warmly welcomed hem at V iterbo and elsewhere, their appearance in pontificial territory. Papal troops fra ternized with Italian soldiers. Gen. Cad orones7 advance, southward from Viterbo, stopped at Cavita Cistallau. Papal Zou aves are forming. The garrison of Castle opened fire on the Italiias, and a battle en sued, lasting an hour, when the pontificial forces surrendered. They were taken to Spoliio. prisoners of war. Several places have been occupied by Itallian troops, at the request of citizens. Franzoine ha.3 been evacuated by the Papal forces. Lieut. Gen. Angelliotte. of the Itallian forces, now occupies fhe place. Lieut. Gen. Bixo holds Cormito, twelve miles north of Civita Vecchia.. The 4lh army corps left Civita Castella-no fast night, af ter reducing the castle. This forse is now marcting on Rome. NEVADA KEV."S, Virginia, Sept. 11. At the Primaries to-day. in Virginia and Gold Hill, the Fritter ticket Was elected by a large ma jority. Wells. Fargo cc Co. snip, to-night, sixty six bars bullion, valued at .$10.yC3 8G. Cak.son. Sept. l.. A man named Wm. Hepburn was killed it tli9 mountains west of here, near the Five Mile House by the falling of a tree. The Democratic Slate Convention to day, after a fiery contest, which included three bal'otings, nominate-?! Maj. L. R. Bradley for Governor, and Frank Denver for Lieutenant Governor. PACIFIC BOOT AND SHOE HOUSE. We vill stll entire Summer fctotkof Boots &. Shoes j AT COST, From Dale until Sept. loth. We Mean What We Say. Pfotzman, Gilliliaii & Co., St. Charles Hotel Building, 122 FRONT STREET, PORTLAND. Sept. 7, 1S70. Dissolution of Copartnership. THE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE existing between William Singer and James Milne is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All accounts collectable or payable will be settled by Win. S,n?er. WILLIAM SINGER, JA11ES MILNE. Sept.lG:lw. C&ARLES E. WARREN, Attorney at Law5 SEND TO RUSSELL & I EERY, REAL ESTATE PORTLAND' OR TO JOHNSON 8l M'COWN, OREGON CITY, FOR THE ORECyjN REAL ESTATE GAZETTE FREE OF CHARGE Sept. 6 tf GRAND AWARD of Premiums in aid of the Nevada Schnf TABTIAL LIST : 1 Prfmiiim, Gold Coin, 1 Premium, ' 1 Premium, " " 1 Premium, " " 1 Premium, " 1 Premium, " 1 Premium, " 1 Premium, ' " 1 Premium, " " 10 Premium, " " each 10 Premiums, " " each 5iOi . S.ooO 2, (Mi 1.000 1,000 1 Mi l,fhM 20tf 1W 50,000 Season Tickets to the Grand Fair com- mencing uct. 'J.th, will be sold at $2.50 each Treasurer, iJaDfc of Nevada County. 5,00O Premiums, amounting to $3",00A, wille awarded to tin holders of season tickets. O For refereuce we re fee you to anv citizen of Nevada City, California. Responsible agents wanted. Liberal com missions allowed. For full particulars and terms to agents, address K. L. GRIN NAN, Secretary. Nevada City, fab , Sept. 10. m2 BY AUTHORITY OF A SPECIAL ACT O? THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. o Sf ,000,000. GRAND GIFT CONCERT IN AID 0? the Mercantile, Library Association of MONDAY, October Slst, 1S7. Tickets of Admission, So.OO gold cw'n. Treasurer The Uank of California. During the enterta:nment the sum ol $.10, 000 U. S. Gold Coin will be returned to the Holders of Tickets, by the distribution, by chance, of the following GIFTS : 1 Gift of. $ 100,000" G'oM. 1 (Jift of 50,000 1 Gift of S-V'OO " 1 Gift of 2"mm " 1 Gift of. ISt.ooo " 1 Girt of 13,000 " 1 Gilt of. I7,0o0 " 1 Gift of k;,h."h " Gift of lo.ooO " 1 Gift of. 1-,0X " 1 Gift of in.ooo ' 1 Gift of 12.000 " 1 Gift of 11,000 " 1 Gift of. o.OOO " 1 Gift of. v.ooo r 1 G i f t of .- . ... .. 8,4 Oo ' 1 Gilt of. f.oOO 1 Gift o t , r,ooo ' 1 Gift of 5mio ' 1 Gift of 4,00 " 1 Gift of y.oOO " T Gift of. . .- ........... 2,000 1 Gift of 1,500 " 10 Gifts 1,000 each L',000 20 Gilts, 750 each l.i.ooo " 20 Gifts, 5o0 each 10.000 " 30 Gifts,- 4"0 eatb. . ..... 12,00 " 50 Gifts. S'0 each 15,fo0 " fo Gists, 3(i each Io,o00 i25 Gifts,- 100 eaeli 4l',500 e f,23 Gifts in all. $500,000' The Conceit and Distribution will faiie place under the iirmediate direction of th Doard of Trustees of the 51crcantile Library Association, assisted by a Supervisory C"k mittee selected from "tate, City and' County' oflicers, and well known citizens- of Francisco. RORERT President 51. L. Av W. II. L. BARNES, Vice President. WM. C. RALSTON, Treasurer. A-ffrr paying the expense-; of the enferffirt- mcnt, and making the disfiibr"ki of fli? Gifts, the balance will be applied to en tinguishinp the present indebtedness of tlif Jler can tile Library As.-ociation. Holders of tickets to -which gifts may he' awarded, will receive the snme on prese nta tion of such tickets or coupons to the I' ness Agt-nts of the Roard of Trustees at theiir ollice, No. 313 California St., Sau FrancfcCfS NOTICE . HOLDERS OF TICKETS lO THE C.IFf Concert in a:d of the Mercantile Library As sociation, are hereby notified that the Con cert is postponed until Monday, Oct. 3 1st, 1870 Unexpected interferences hare operaf'rf to make tins delay necessary to aecomplin the result of freeing the Library from debt, av'i bout recourse to other pi ivileres granted l,y act of the Legislature, passed February 10, 1870. This is positively the only postponement which will be made, The Concert will tnke nhice on the day above named, comrnencinir 1 i. . . l . all the gifts have been awarded. The funds'alrcady in bank arc considerab'r more than sufficient to insure the successful completion of the contract with the public. The sale of tiekts will nnsitivelv close on Friday, the 2Sth day of October. 1S70. All tickets remaining unsold at that tun will be withdrawn from sale and cancelled. They will be advertised by their numbers, or the 20th day of October, 1370. in one or more of the daily" papers of this city. Any dimi nution thus made in tlie number ot ucKeis iw be drawn, will not afFtet the number or amount of the girts. They will be as hereto fore advertised, to-wit : 62S gifts, aroountiuff in all to $500,000 gold. Ticket holders residing out of San Fran cisco will receive duly accredited lists of the awards of Gifts, which will also be published in the leading San Francisco daily papers, on the 1st of November, 1S70. Delivery of gifts will commence November 2d, 1870, at the office. No. 318 California ft. to all parties presenting tickets to whicn gifts have been awarded. All gifts awarded to non-residents will be hild to their order and for their account. ROBERT R. SWAIN. Prest. M. L. A. W. H. L. BARNES. Vice President. W. C. RALSTON, Treasurer. T1IOS. R. HAYES, Recording Sec y. DAVID WILDER, Corresp. Sec j. Trvifees : . . . . . -v. 4 Xf FoorTO W. E. Woon, Isaac Wokmser. A. P. Llfelt, W. G. BaIXIER, F. 13- BBTSOLDS.S. IlCBBABD. Maurice Dore & Charles CB. Peters, BUSINESS AGENTS, No. 313 California Street. Sept. 10:m2 rgiT If you wish the very hest Cabinet Photographs, you must call on BRADLEY & RULOFSON, 429 Montgomery street. Salt Francisco, -i 7 "