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2.50 por Year, in Advance. SALEM, OREGON, MARCH 0, 1872. Volume IV. Number 3. NOTICE TO NUBSCIUBEHS. The date appearing niter tlic printed name on llio paper I Hie date of the KXPIII AXIOM orubrrlpllou. LETTKR FROM GRANT COVNTT. Canyon City, Feb. 28, 1872. Ei. Fai'.mkh : Wintor is virtually over with us, and wo havo had no lug to tho I'nlotiso country and its domkstio nkwn nv tulkcuai'h. climate. I arrived here, at the footof Mount I Pisgah, butter known by Home as! Nnw Yohk, March ;i.-Mw, Harriet Hcedier Ktowo met with serious ac cident on Fob. -0th, at her homo on Afnnnt r-ni,......L. .,., i... iit ,!,. r -ionuciiii '"" "J ""B nncKwam " , '' " , ' " ' . v from a table on which she was stand- November, 1871. Tho weather was ' lug to arrange a window eiirtiiln, her very pleasant up to tho fith of No- i head striking the eilge of a bedstead vemberj on that day two lnehes ofl?",,,m.cj',i",nJPftII,,lll1l.!!,lA ?hV Mime ML I,..t It ; nil l.v ton ' W "" 0.kl ' . V,' .. "i" " "'.'S- U,(. ,C. ' rnnum In Plum mip fnrmor m.lnlnn I . . ' . V "" - "" - , uceuuuio muiciiiu minima in iiiieiy 10 " , ; " .. . ..,-....-.. oxjock mo nuxi nay. i-roin ine utn recover. In regard to its mildness. In fact, I ofNllv,.nii.,,pnn ,.,,, ,.,,,.,,,,,,. WAhiiincito.v, March :i.-The New our most sanguine expectations havo ' i, ..... i..i.A,i i 'England delegation before tho Ways j ,. .......... v .,... ...... , , ...i... been realized. Considering our alti Hide, which is at least sixteen hun dred feet abovo tho sea-level, it is really remarkablo that our winters should bo so pleasant ; yet, never theless, we have a record which will hear favorable comparison with dis tricts bordering on tho sea or valleys far to tho south of us. Since the first of last December, this valley has not been covered with snow to exceed four days at nny time, nor moro than twelvo days in tho aggre gate. This is not all : tho weather has boon uniformly mild, with tho exception of a few days In tho latter part of December, and two or three days in tho former part of February. Tho valley is now clothed with a carpet of green, and stock of all kinds arc luxuriating on the tender grasses. Farmers havo been engaged for tho last two weeks in plowing and sowing grain, whilo tho horticultu rist is preparing his grounds and de positing a few of tho hardier seeds. Willows by tho brook-sldo aro bud ding forth, and gooseberry bushes nro putting on their coats of verdure, whilo all nature proclaims that spring Is upon us. My friend has Just Informed mo that ho has not lost a head of his stock, and is now fully confirmed in his former opinion that "this Is tho finest cllmato In tho world, tho finest climate in tho world, sir." Having escaped tho rigors of tho sovercst winter known for tho last ten years, we would by no means encourago Indolence or n lack of pro vision for stock in tho futuro j but would rather impress upon tho stock men throughout this northern coun try tho necessity of " making hay whilo tho sun shines," and thereby Ikj propared for tho worst, let It como when It may. What doth it profit a man though ho gain thousands of stock without providing forago or shelter, up to a timo when ho rocks himself in tho cradle of security and fares sumptuously every day? Win ter No. 10, No. 11, or perhaps No. 12, covers tho earth with heavy snows, and lays his cold, deathly hand upon this mncriiiflccnt kind of cattle. They reel, they fall, thoy die, and nil ln.,om.' tho mmc IS 1031. od. On tho 10th of December there was a cold northeast wind anil snow storm, which lasted two days. On tho night of tho 10th of December thoro was a heavy sleet storm from tho southeast. From that timo to tho date or this cplstlo wo have had snow in great abundance. The Chinook wind hns como at last, and swept tho snow from the west end of Mount Pisgah, as far west as wo can see, except on steep north hlll-sidcs ; and from tho east end of Plsgah to tho Creur d'Alcuo mountains the snow Is from two to six Inches deep, except on the south hlll-sldes. Thoro hns not boon as heavy a loss of stock as ono would suppose. The majority of tho citizens of this country camo hero for tho purpose of raising stock. I assisted Mr. C. (1. White In raising two head of cows to-day. Wo raised them with ropes and levers. Thoso who havo resided hero for five winters say this Is tho hardest wintor they huvo over seen and Means Committee presented memorials and umdo arguments In be half of twenty-eiuht woolen nianufuc- turlag corporations and individuals of , ' .,. New Vork, praying for u reduction of ", ,a the tnrlll' on manufactured woolen ish, ofli goods to !!0 per cent, (td valorem, and to repeal all duties on coal. The sig natures to tlui memorial were Mated the driving of the Turks from Ktirope. Conies of the American ease In full, as submitted to the dciievu Hoard of Arbitration, will be distributed hi both Houses of Parliament on Satur day. Komi:, March 4. Pero Hyaeluthe delivered an address at a Protestant meeting (o-nlght on the dilthslon of the lllble. Vii:n.a, Mureh ". It bus been as certained from ofilclal sources that Austria has made no oiler of an asy lum to the Pope, and reports that his Holiness intends to leave Home are discredited here. CatnloRuos (torched. in nnr nuii'tl to represent the production of 13,500,- Mnprmicuepunme sis per annum. ."'"j "'- rurimi CoMMimciAi. liirrrr.ii. We rrongements with Col. J. Far- irtland, to furnish us with a weekly commercial letter from that city, the first of which will be found In iitoftlieKAUMr.it Is a gentleman 000 worth of woolen not WAKiiiNdToN, Jinreh . The Ja- every way qualified lor the task, ami puncso Embassy were presented to the wc can assure our readers that the la fc'nuKv ! test and most correct. ..formation as to Introducing the Embassy, followed by ' the markets and prices of produce at an address from Iwa'kura, and a the commercial ccntrcof tho Ktatc will response by President CI rant. The i,L. givell j our columns. It Is our H 1-pose to furnish a first-class agr.cul- dipitarles In full uniform, together ti.rul and commercial newspaper, and wun vice iTesM.enit,oiraxaniiHi)eak-ror the attainment of this object we We have received the catalogue of W. II. Dliuoii Jr. A Co., Hrooklyn, N. Y., giving list and prices of their ex tensive stock of llower and vegetable seeds, bulbs and plants. They send a free package of llower seeds to every person applying for their catalogue, and Inclosing stamps for postage. l)u.:.:it'H Cl.vititr.N C.vi.r.ND.vit, 1872. Designed to furnish brief directions for the cultivation and management of the vegetable and llower garde... II- have1 hint rated. Containing select lists of seeds and plants. IM pp. Henry A. Dicer, Philadelphia, Pa. (lunimiY'H Annual Clrcularaud de tail Catalogue of choice vegetable and llower seeds, grown and sold by .lames J. II. (Ircgory, Marblchend, Mass. A large, neatly printed catalogue, con taining much valuable information. Sent free, on application. It. H. Ai.i.u.v Co'h ,Hi:i:ii Cat.v lAHivv., 1K72. A handsome and valua ble catalogue of (II pages, with Illus trations. Address, It. II. Allen A Co., New York. here. From whut I can learn by observa tion and roport, this will mako a lino hay and grain country, I do not think fruits or tender vegetables will over do well here, on account of tho heavy frosts that fall in tho months of July and August. There Is a great abundance of good tlllablo land un occupied. It Is n well-watered coun try, tho hills, valleys, and bench lands having plenty of springs, al most at any point or placo that ono could desiro them to bo. Tho tim ber is pine, fir, tamarack, cedar, cot ton wood, and tho quaking asp. J. Kads. POLK AND YAMHILL. En. Faiimkk : Tho undersigned took a short ride, tho other day, through a portion of Polk and Yam hill counties, on business, and was much pleased to seo tho change that seems to bo takiug place among (ho winners 111 muse couui.es in regard to Improving their farms. For a number of years past tho ulmost uni versal curtom of setting fences In. erlllult.e. Jtepn'seutatlvo Hrooks, of New ork, gave a reception to tho Ja panese Embassadors this evening. It was a grand ullulr. Piiii.Aiim.miiA, March 4. AtO o'clock to-night afire was discovered In the third story of Dr. Javne's gran ite building, on Chestnut street. The lire broke out in the rear of thu build ing, on Carter street, and burned two hours. Tho building Is totally destroy ed. The total loss by fire and water is estimated at not less than $1,000,000. The Centennial Commissioners as sembled this morning uttlicContiiicn tal, and at noon were escorted to In- dccudcuco Hall by a Committee of tho Council and representatives of thu Commercial Kxcl.ange,Frankllu Insti tute, Hoard of Trade and Horticultur al Society. Mayor Ktockley was In troduced to the Commissioners uud made an address of welcome, which was resionded to by ex-Oov. J. F. Huwley of tho Commissioners. Hub Hvm.cutly the Commissioners met at thu Council Chamber and apKlntcd committees on credentials, permanent organization mid rules, and adjourned until to-morrow. Twenty-six Htates ninl Territories aro represented to-dy. Hosto.v, Mureh C.Tlio weather is extremely cold throughout the north east. A dispatch from Mount Wush- intei id to spare neither pains nor ex peuse, trusting that our ellbrts in this direction will be appreciated to the ex tent of a large addition tooursubscrlp tlon list. IU'y ntoM HixroNKiin,.: Di:ai.i:iis. Persons desiring to wet out trult ' trees or shrubbery, cannot be too care ful from whom they buy. It is better to pay the value of an article and know that you have got what was bargained for, than to get it for half price without anv guarantee of Its genuineness. Wo know a "dealer" who last year pur chased some trees and vines of Messrs. Luelllng.tl. W. Walllng&Co.,andH. Hanson, nil responsible nurserymen, anil afterwanl added a enr load of youugfri.lt trees from an irresponsible (or ut least not classed among thu re ponlllc) dealer, and the entire batch were sold for I.uelllng's, Wulllug A Co.'s, or Hanson's trees. The proba bility is that whuii those trees com mence bearlug, some will find them selves badly victimized. Xi , "'"" ." ?"Z "2.!: . A..HI0OI.TUIIAI. Imii.kmi:nth.-T. hundred miles an hour. i Cunningham A Co. are now In receipt CmcAdo, March (!. Tho Tltnet tills I their stoek of agricultural lmplo morning publishes h letter from Hlr mcnts for the summer trade. They John A. Mixcl)oiittld to one of tho at- j,nVo made arrangements for tho ftStiS aUerMn'X " -t complete supply that has over how much, if any, truth there was In been brought to the market. Thoso uiu rumor oi ine existence or n secret iicsiring to purchase should give them treaty between England and Caunila i nn early call SEE be'SS!'.! tel!! 7'" - ," .-".r-turcrs of tho States. Tlio Premier says : " 1 assure . celebrated Howie Wagon, which has K Wi:ATii.:.t lti:coi(i) ion KmuttrAiiv. Mr. Thomas I'earce, of Kola, (bit. 11 r7', long. 12.1" K',) has furnished us his weather reconl for February, from which we take the following: Mean temperature, 11; highest, r.V; lowest, 1119, ltaluy days, 2.1; ralu-fall, J.21 Inches; clear days, (KM cloudy days, (I ; snowy days, 2. As a comparison, Mr. Penn'o gives the record for Febru ary of last year, from which It appears theru were Klraiuy days in that mouth, giving -I.:i2 inches of water; 4 snowy and 10 clear days; mean temperature, !17 ; highest, I.V ; lowest, i.ti. Tho three winter mouths Just closed gives for- Dfo, l'J raltijr ilti, 7.K1 III. rain. I dr. fl clilr. 3 n. Jtn. 1. " A.II " 11 7 ' - rVb. il " IX!l " .. " 0 " a " m vi.it is ri a Menu temiteraturu for the .1 months,, :io. Otm Coiinsii Wo make tho fol lowing extract from u private letter written to us by a subscriber, and u prominent citizen of tho Ktato : "Tho course tho Fakmck has taken In denouncing political corruption, has given it great popularity, ut least I havo found It so In this vicin ity. I hope It will coutluun u Iwdd, Independent defender of evory In terest of the lalsning classes, uud I will work to extend Its circulation." Scuiiinuk'h Monthly. The Alaroh number of this valuable maguzlnu Is on our tabic. This ono Is equal to any of its predecessors, and tho Illustra tions aro of a stylo not equalled by other monthly In the country. oil that thostorv Irinltoifuthcriiiitriii. ' uiilned so IiIl'Ii u nlncn In tlm imliibm t bus no semblance of tho slmclow of ,.f ,.- r... .,..., n. (rntl, I .1... ,.l.l... r.l .......... , "' "' " "" l",nl ""'. ...I.nn CO... ..; .1 ' - """' " "Jt:.l. " l PUYUrUIIUU , , nni.u iintMii j iu .-. k """ v,,,aOi cunadafrom tliDinothercountryhus AvM l) Prof li I. iinuiiimi wim u,,y other mouthy In tho country. C(k ." E 1".?Lr'.d L !. "ever been a matter of diseusslor, to. V. 1 1 1. , ,h j' . "''. Tim table of contents Is nartlcularlv lirusil llllll UTUU3 llllllllllll irrOWIl tWeell till! (lOVerilllWIlt Of firriil ltrll. """ "" "-"b m uihuih wuiu iiiiiii , ,,, .... , line. Hut. either from aln ami thn Dnmlnh.n. ,.r U.(W..; a year, left this week with his family i'viiing. ine siiimcnpiiou price is I tho encouragement resulting from. Lord do Gray and myself." to return to his home In Wasco eountv. ,mt I,er n,l,,U1"- Publlslied by I f lin tlnn nrinos nnlfl fnr nrrultion Inyf I jtHtira frmn 1Vrtt.iiiu ronf.,. n..l . . .. A. man by the namo of Perkins I voar or AisV th UmTn Zl tb, ,7,7, s S hum. .1 ;..., . "ewiiiiionornHiuioctoror . . . .- .. . .... . "" - ' 11fi(IWlim III Ilif Ifttit nommi.iiii.imi.h( - uiu . was drowned a row days since while . ginning to partnko of tho railroad 1 vere for fifteen yenrs. The wind nttnmntinc to cross John Duv rivor. spirit by which thoy are being sur-l tnlnwl the velocity of 7H miles ,... ....-. CJ- '--"II- " '. . - II. ,.. ftA ..11- . 1 Kcrlbner A ' York. Co., Vt Hroadwuy, New - .-. -w 11 -.. t ... 11 , I lw..iM 4. x-r..ll. l 1 1..1 41.- 111.tr. nnHni. o ir i muilllCU. I SCO Willi IIHS inilltT 01 SCI- I " nii 0"i iu nmrin , l.l In lonrnThn JrZ. " ! !" I" th.? fUnCtS ,JC,"P "VCWed, , "" .Spc..sIo of business. tilV 11. ... ..t..W 1W . ...w .V.VUM0, " I ,. i... r...n....i ti -. unit III! I ' "" "--iii;ui ut-'jiiiriiiieiikui tviuuill-j avo thnt ho was tnrown rroin a horso by tho current. i. u. it. for I hanlly nnfuctl a farm tho other ' day in my ride on which persons PALOl'SK (OIMBY, W. T. Pai-ousk, wTiitinan Co., W.T., 1 February 13, 1872. Ed. Faumek: Permit me, through tho columns of your most valuable papor, to answer tho ninny inquiries mado by tho citizens of tho WHIam etto volley and elsewhere, pertain- I woro not grubbing, cutting brush, or I I to Ki;noPBAN. l.llrnlnr.lnojnrl.r.ul, Tl,n l n.l iXINDON, JlOrCll .1. lllO in lm ilPiirlni im nil tho imlnfu f sjieclal sayH there IB the wst reason t .rush tffi'Pn-IdVJf tfiS'ffid? tS" WSnSyS JiSSTo'S' ""A i!!!!,P"!2 ..,"?,r.t-"iC H ldtaXnt;o, pl er'Ztree: Fiiuit Tur.KH. We would cull atten tion to the Nursery Ktock of Mr. Io- I vltt, on Btate street, opiHislto Pntton'H block, hi this city. He lias all the best ! varieties of Fruits, common to Oregon. World' calling, and we doubt not that In his .Those wishing anything in his Hue, caused I etto University, and will henceforth 1 practice the healing art as hlsprofcs j slon. Whether as Prof, or Jlev., Mr. I Kowland has been an honor to his new vocation lie will bo as successful ' and useful us In his former ones. kottlno. f,..m l.wl..,wl f ... r "'""" ". l-rwceii uiiuer uii nKree- i,inL-.i.iyV.Lr.'. Ti Tft i r meni Hint in no event shall the sum li f Pwre U,r,f. ,S tht0? "warded for damages exceed a certain suitor rcmuimnitlvn nrlcnu It lu ...i.,..i....i . ( .. A. lIir V. . IL n niiiiuiuiuuuillllniH "'j "i'im.ij.. ..ink uiu luriuern ui vr- i j 1 eifon would not bo so sleepy-headed World, of Prague, says that tho Prince I II llll'.v iiuu rauiuii lo HJIIOVO dlnvn thov wouiu gei pain mr meir iitnor. TltAVKMNO FAKMKIt, Bawkii rJuiNOLKH. Mr. Klmeon .Smith this week brought Into our of fice a few snecIiueiiB of sawed shlindes onoon, March 4. The rJlavouia ' mado by him In tho hills buck ofHlb) Id. of Pruirue. mivh that tho Prlnco ! vertou. They were manufactured out . of Sersia is aliout to marry a Jtiisslun of cedar und yellow fir timber, and ap- i-rinccss, unu u predicts irom im ui- pcur 10 uo eipjui 10 uioso uiuue ny ui- IM 1 Hunce u no less important result thitn ' hand would do well to call on him at once, as his stuck Is rapidly going oil'. St. Tun Komi Mkhhiikukk. A Hvo mu sical monthly, published by Hoot A Only, Chicago, 111. 10 pp. $1 nor yenr. Hesldes a largo quantity of ap propriate reading, each number con tains three or four puges of the newest pieces of music. V