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Us? A Four-Page Supplement with the Farmer this Week. $3.00 per Year, in Advance. SALEM, OREGON, AUGUST 6, 1875. Volumo VII. Number 25. Uotes of a Trip to Mt. Jefferson, I OVER TUB JUNTO PASS. ' (Continued from the Supplement. trace, nd forty feafbelow or down hill, tbo stream Is tome four 'foe t wide and probiblv .sight I nob es deep, -so there is considerable; the watars edge out south Bide and In di uH(,j , ' ,,ki.v , . 1.j.1 dually rough ror-one Hundred and fifty yards when it strikes up a divide for a guar- Iter of a mile wben we come in sight or lake fofh of the river about the same distance from us. The mountains at this particular place are almost entirely destitute of tlaiber "having been burned oil only a few yearn ago, "but there will bo 'great quantities of black Cierrles which now are about halfgrown. AC ter descending to the river we followed it np tTor about tbreouindred yards and crossed' the name, whlrth is thirty or forty feot wide and two feet deep with a very swift, current. About an eighth-ot a mile below the crossing Cbe largest known falls i'f the river occurs, "toot for vraut of time did not visit them, hut will on our relrrrn. Up the river we went over a good trail, and all the time climbing a steep hill In fight of loner end of the lake and where the'rivtr leaves It, and upon ar riving at the summit suddenly the lake wme In full'virfw al tbe base of LIU 200 feot 'below, where we halted to feast our eyes on one of tbe grandest panorainin views that can be found in any country. To the north and about ten miles distant stood Mount Jefferson In-majestlc grandecr, while alone; 'the base couldSje seen many lesser peaks ol rocks that raised tbelr loer beads ambl 'tiously above the surrounding mountains and dense forests. Intervening the country iJh rugged and cut up in the oxtromesbowing that it would be a toilsome journey to reach it from this lake while many depression -give forth thoundoubted evidence of mitrier ons lakes now unknown. Snow could be seen nestled In the forest in many places. Marion lane is nearly lr not quite ttiree "miles long anil one and a half wide, lrro.ru jar In form, and at places 'has gravel shoies while at others it Is of unknown depth at the immediate bank. The water Is very deep and dark blue in color, at tbe Inwereud and extend to about a quarter of a mile of the apporend when it bocooios a shoal compara tively, in which stands a beautiful island covered with timber. At tbo lower end ami on the north side of the source of the rher there is a high peninsula covered with a a heavy growth ot lorest, forming a beauti ful harbor, adding much to the beauty of tbo lalio. If n road wan only built to this lake, a groat many tourists would undoubtedly v sit these mountains as the scenery would amply repay them. We continued our lour. ney on tbe annih-west side of the lake nr.d traveled bad trail, Tliero are innumerable liiiud holes which our nuiir.nls were com. pelled i Jlounder tbroughpringsaudsniall Tbrancbca that tlow Into tne laki in great iiuinbcrs amid n (lento growth of timber. Tbo upper end of the lake i swampy and Vi'iirulabes considerable grass, horse flies and ftowr rign, but norva or tho latter were to bo lound as they bad-evtdently left for civillxt- tiou The Rantiam river Hows Into tho head ot tho lake and is nearly the same bIzi as at '-Win foot of it, anil celebrates its advent by plunging down a cliff of rock about (Itiv tfw, then flows in . beautiful stream for a tusndred jards where It mingles its waters wnn me laxe. vecroseo tne river below to tails and continued around for a ((Hurler of i mile to the east end of the lake where W6 formed camp. Along the ntaruln of tho Jke we tonnd several old style toads, tbe first that we had seen In the State, thoy were iju'ie numerous ami largo. The floral de jiirtninnt is here rep.ttsented by pond snd inmrutain Miles, the latter very heautllul and when-first bloomed out clear white, and theiblne bell here flourishes and blooms In .perfection. Tiumtiu, Ju'y 2.'. This morning we rent downelonu ihe north side of the lake, ifound and eximlnr-d a bed ot lava, that sp pirently is of recent geological date, and at jpr xent, presents ibe rough, Jigged and pe oil ar sgipeirance of molten stone that l.ud become suddenly cool, similar to cinders firm blacksmith's forge.' On exsuiioaiion, we lound, apparently, tbe crater of this vol cann, and the lava, undoubtedly in great (wo 01 anem went-nut on an exploring expe dition to ascertain -the death rf the water In ae lake; they round it at first quite shoal til duty .arrived -oven .and west of tbe is. land, wben it suddenly .became of great aaptriM if -floating aver a.preclplo and our gailsnt raftsmen becaujeauddenly satisfied with tbelr crnlee and paddlstf for shore. In the afternoon Prof. Powell, Mr. Hadding ton and myself concluded to no to the sum mit of l tie mountain, but oonoluding that the blazes wre not going lu the .right direction we attempted to make a cnt-nft. with tho usual result that It waa a decided out off with a vangeno. But our trip proved far more interesting than if we hi followed the trail, we climb alOagtiie tide of a very moan tain, flaalrv arriving at flat where we found eoaaUarable too w and Indulged In a jrameof aaowbalUnc. We wen now In a (llatnottrf lakes and 4a traveling tare wiles are discovered noaleaa than nine, wfcicb prob and never been visit' bv Wklta nun tuifiiru. Tiio largest, wfaieb we aaroed Meat Linton, (Mbout Ihpsizeof Marlon lake and contains a avaatifiil Island that rises about thirty feat ah it e tbe water, oontalnlrg probably an aore of land and is uliemiepberein form, covered! with timber; thewtr la a deep biiiemilnr and or tr.iat. depth. Thr wr five npaller and was astonished to find It composed of sand stone of beautiful texture. Prom the extreme point at tbe ton of a porpendicular wall of 1 000 feet we had a grand view of the surrounding country : At our fet to tbe north there placidly lay a lake of naif a mile in circumference, and to our right another nearly as large. At the east of the largest, there Is a hlh backbone of rocks which rise di- vided from another lake not exceeding 300 feet and at least 200 feet above its neighbors. While on tbe peak we had the finest view of tbe entire trip, about four miles to the north of us we could plainly see Marion lake with Mt. Jefferson standing in bold relief a crest addtiton to the panoramic view. On tbo risht cf us was lakes, rocky cratis and snow, to the south and at our back stood Red Butte which is a very Interesting peak about 0,000 feet high, with considerable snow upon it, and very precipitous with its summit divided into three distinct sharp pinacles, while along down Its sides In a large creyice a stream of water plunges at least 200 feet before It strikes tbe ledge below, and looks like a broad ribbon before it is dashed into spray. To our left and west a tall mountain shut out our view of the Willametto Valley. Alter remaining an hour we started fur camp and concluded to traverse tho back bone spoken of, and found it rather hazard ous to reach tbo top, which we found (o he laml vated sandstone heaved up from beneath that stood perpendicular and In one par ticular place not exceeding one foot wide, which made the traveling Incumbered with a rifle even, decidedly interesting, especially as it was almost straight down 00 feet on one side and 300 on tbo other hand, but we made the passage and struck out as only belated travelers jould, until wo entered a large morass where we found fresh slcrns of elk. and spent an hour In fruitless search then started for camp where wo arrived at 7 o'clock well pleased with our hard afternoons tramp. Friday. Jnly'a This mornineatOn'nlock we left, (.amp and started for Independence vnutiy, mm in tin nour we were upon Hie mountains at tho lower end of tbe lake, where we aualti halted to take a goodbco look at Jeflrtrson and surroundings. Mr. .Sherman and mveelf went ahead to visit tbe falls that we had not time to visit on our up ward trip. The falls are situated about Mx hundred yards below Ihe trail, and tbe ground is covered with fallen timbers which mado it exceedingly liaid travel In... Tho first and principal tails leap at least SO feet in n somi sneet ni wtter, andas for beauty it Ur excells any that we have seeu and will be a snurca of great admiration lor tour ists when a way will have been constructed Ihrnuzh this nss. In throe hnnrirxl yard the water descends at least eluhr. him fired feet through a canyon so deep that tho lop it the trees are tar bslow where wo stood while the water pilches and plungon In one continuous foaming cascades. The appear a.ico of the country to the west, tho direction that tbe river runF, Is rough, wild end grand In the extreme, a placo where tho pilntnraud poet could go into raptures of jiy withont much elfort. Ily the time we nd salh tied our curiosity the train had past ed and was considerable distance nliejd, but a short walk brought us up and continued with them until wn arrived at our old camp at Independence Valley. Katurdav wei-nnnt In hnntlmr nnl !:,!, in.. but met wllh poor soccer, and on Sunday .-I iiiuK uiniitiHiH ii mi i t-iari lorino valley but nothing of Internet happened on the way except losing the trail to uive zst lo the trip itndcnii-M us to be more uan-blul in the future, and Mr. Shearman was made happy liy finding his baveiaack. Ou Tuesday at II-il Bat ks we found the camn tirosof apirty win. hid evldcntlv been there since we went up and hud returned probably leaving dlscooranod. CONCLUSION. Asa pas through the Cascade mountains for railroad, wagou road or pack train, this is nsmraiiy uie nesiii.at mere ) nnw known. The survey ss laid out, follows up tho north bank ortheSantiam to Marh-n lake whera lr crosse, but it was tbe unanimous npplnion of all of our company that If a wagon or rail road tfueuld be constructed alonir thla rnntj. at Independence Vallev. the road Kimniri cross ine river and follow tip the south fork aaaaUllea, baa ibeen thrown into the lake, as helng, from all appearances much lower Tbree of oar party eorawucled a raft and I and even srade. It was the nnlnlnn nr .n that Marion county and her citizen should Immediately construct a good trail fur the purpose oi securing tne mall route from Wlnnewmcca via Hd Untte to Salem as per uutiro in iub i-usimasier uenersi. From all the evidence of tie lonfiVuritlon of tbe country aad the testimony of tiie forest, the deep anew line Is not more than six miles long, and tbe greatest depth of suow does not exceed six or seven fee. If a trail was constructed this snmmer large herds of beef cattle could be safely drhen across, and as It would .naturally follow the route selected for tbe luture wagon road It would In a great measure assist in building the same. One rerv iinnrumai6 minir wuwa, jmI.h.i the time the survey was mads, and that l In not having tbe present pack trail eat oat iuuk ins rota survey, as mat would nave had are men'a work upon it (as there were two axe men wrcn ine surveyor and tbree to construct a pack trail) and they certainly could have construoted a better trail than toe one toey nave left behind tbem for those who may wish to travel after tbem. For tbe purpose of saving tbe cutting of a few logs, ihe pack trail along which we were omJed in travel ia snt hlj;b up all the hltth innnnBIn sides along the entire route w hei a nnMl!il. u liltn iti.. mt t,,. a, t.. .. Jukpscoin)i-ied rofLfiniin bytjui,) strt-diiib! lewl p'roiim! far below, thus reudeilng it iiiio-iiiiipokin!e inr a person lo lorm en iiltelilL'ent opinion of t!m iot of cnuotrui-t. In,' a IralJ r watrnn road or railroad throtiuli I he -vis.. I' U revirue we had n itenlle tnn s,!n"if enj is nb'e lo show us Ue.Ji Jiivv;U luiUs a-lou o-jrvey went, end rri-u eiicrdini' die Ir.n'ir t, mi ih.i urn ceidii'ir. In Ihe wool's t-urroiinding weio J'?o ra'che.'of fiiow, 'lilIo bcaut.'ul Iloiv. ein nihn va.iety lo thpf.'ouer-. We clJinl'Kl .- tiiglM-r pea rf r.-cl-j for the porr-we ufiskli. bssait-a.'! i r cur Jiuitlov, but we were for hours that we did not see the route at all. Every evening the subject of cost of constructing a good trail and wagon road was dicossf d, and that considerably, without any intention of under or over esti mating the same. The conclusions are as follows: A feasible trail $3 000; a good trail so tht the mail could be carried and stock driven over it, $0,000; a possible wagon road without bridges, $20 000; a gnod stage road with tboSantlam at Henneses' and Brighten, bushes fork bridged, also all other lateral streams, $50,000. There are but two points that would require much blasting, and tbey are not very long. These estimates are tbe unbai9ed opinion of all who were in the ex pedition, and several bad been over the mountains in a number of different places, and soineof them somewhat conversant with rood building. Two of the gentlemen weut along to examine the route with tbe Intention uf investing with others to build tbe road lr it was as easy and could be as cheaply con structed as they had been intnruied, Ttiey admitted that It was practicable, hut the esti mates unfortunately havebeeu put from one half to one-third too low. It ls not tbo In tention of any of us to throw cold water up on any enterprise that would benefit tho city of Salem as much as the construction of 'a good trail or wagon road over this pas, but at tho same time we propose to say what It will eon without regatd to our desires on the subject. It is not the wish of the party who lately traversed the same to persuade any one to spend bis money In attempting to construct a trail without they know what it Will cost. When a road or trail Is constructed so that tourists can travel with eae and salety.thero will be great numbers of tbem visit tho mlu eral soring for the purpose of testing the undoubted tnediciual virtues It possesses, also lo onjoy the unrivaled scenery of moun tains, snow peaks, water-falls and lakes, making it the O-egon Yosemlte, here health can bs regained and recreation enfoyed. There will be a country thrown open suf ficiently large for 00 to 250 fatnlllos to settle and make comfortable homes, while the lumbering luterem will bino inoonuidernblu item. J. Ueniiy Bhown. Extract from the diary of one of the party: "Monday, July 19 Mr. Irv. Smith and myself having equipped ourselves for a two or three days' journey, determined 'to pay our respects to Mt. Jefferson, which, though not in slant from Independence Vnllev. on account of a very high mountain Interven ing, v. as supposed to bo vary near to us. In tact, we supposed that as soon as we reached the top or the first mountain, which vvuieo high nnd dltlicult of ncent that we wero ovor two hourH In making It, we would have no further ob-dade in our way, aud could pass by a gentle rlso to ihn very summit of iub wiiiwy senuuei. wDBn we reaohod tho top of tho firt mountain, we round itcoor ed with a luxuriant growth ot tho finest bunch irrass to the extent ot from one to two tliotisauil ncr-s. Wo pasted through thla in litiOHpirlts, feasting our souls uti the grand scenery siirtoundiug us on all sides. From the button laass ptalrio wo pissed Into an open pine ulade with an oasv ascent lo tho north, with Mt Jin-rson full in vmv. At Ihedl'inucnot a mtlu and a half Irom tho top of bunch crass mountain we diim ami denly upon a precipitous descent densely covered with spruce and pine timber and a snrun MiniiMiiy known as mountain laurel, which ai in full bloom nnd piesenled n most oeauiirul sight. We olninberod around upon urn uiiihh in uiH mountain nil wo ojiu lo an open sparw, from whlun point we could see with astonished vision both Jeffor on and all that intervened between uh and it. At our frfot. and extending down to depths dizzy lo look upon, was an immense canyon running tust and west anddiree'ly in our way to the base of Jeilerson. From the oppo-ito slr'e of this canyon rose anothor timbered mountain sllll higher than the one upon which we stood. As we stood gazing npon this scene, our hearts, so recently buoyant witb zeal, almost failed us. and'l half way susrtoct each thoinrhf. tliomrh h did not say it, "I wish wh had not under taken this enterprise." Having surveyed Ihe country carefully, we bore far to'the eastward, and by traveling about four miles along a rocky backbone, in some plaoea scarcely wide enough to walk upon, and pi'Oiiingntrio grlr.dy depths on either side, we passed omlrc-ly around the ilr-t cdnyon, and came to tne verge of another deeper and still more appalling, Irom the opposite side of which, without H doubt, the ohlnct nfnnr uspiratioua rose in solitary and majestic urandeur. We perceived that by bearing still further to tbe eastward we could cross tbls canvon at a point where it was not more than half so deep as Immediately In front of us. Into tbls we descended o;er banks of snow Irom two to ten leet deep, and found at the base a bnau'iful park like flat containing probably a hundred acres, Tbrongh It flow, ed two beautiful ice-cold streams, which hurried on to unite their water Just at the toiko in m leariui precipice, over wnion they plunged In a wild, foaming torrent to at least awouaana reet oeiow, wuenoe tbey went tearing along In one continuous rapid till tbey found net upon tbe bosom of a beauti ful and eerene lake lying mirror-like at tbe very base of Jefferson. As we passed through this park-like basin we aaw three beautiru) black-tail deer, one of which, a buek, we might have taken had It not been so far from camp as to forbid tbe hope of getting it there, and to shoot down the lovely creature and leave it for bear aud panther, w bo'li thought would be cruel Having lunched, and rested forati hour, ru Iwirm Ihe ascent nronr r. traveled tin the shin of the mountain nlioin a inllo and a half h mi camped for Hie night itt It-u-t a rniln nbnve tho snow line and 0,0.00 fest alxivo sta level by the barometer. air. simtii va ftanul we would suffer sured him from my experience ou Mt. Unod that we would have no difficulty fiom that cause, and the H-quel proved I was correct, for we eninved a very oorafortablo nlnht's repose. Krnm our elevated encampment wo nad one ot tne most gorgeous sunsets It lias evor been my lot to enjoy. As we stood gaz ing upon the slowly-sinking sun and the featfully grand upheavals all around, with minarets and spires, snow-robed and gold tipped, with yawning chasms and granite walled canyons Intervening, the soul felt os If In the very presence chamber of Him at whose flat the rock-ribbed sphere rolled out upon her ample rounds, at once a mo' her, a home, and n heaven for Ond-fashloned man. Poet's muse Inspired brain, nor pilnter' saraph-gulded brush, could portray the transcendent beauty and awe-inspiring gran deur of that scene! The soul that sees can alone drink in the God-wrought potion and adore tbe hand that fishlonod. Tuesday, July 20 Tho sun roturned as It set, throwing from an undlmmed f-ky its sheen of glory over the still and pulseless world of snow-tipped peaks and .luttliii: crans, and everything was favorabln'for tho ascent, excepting my health, which was suah ns to forbid tbe attempt, knowfnir ns I did just how much of effort It would take. Our munition said "go ahea;i, rogsrdless ol he.ilth conditions"; our reason said ''give up tbe enterprise, and return to camp." We obeyed the latter. Ou our way back wo de scendad Into the canyon where we i!Icovor ed tbe lake tbe day before. It H about nun mile long and a half mile wide clear, calm, and beautiful and Is full of tho finest of speckled trout, a nice string of which, vnrv ing In length from 8 to 12 Indies, wo cauvht and took to our camp In Independence Vnl ley. The lake is fed bv numerous clear, cold streams issuing from tho snows of Jiff rnn, and drained by what is known as the Roar ing fork of Jefferson. In honor of my trav eling companion, I named tho lake"Trv. Smith." Woirlghttned up a band ofelk at the upper end of Ihe lake, but did not at tempt to pursue them, as it would have been almost Impossible to get one out if wo had killed It. On our way back to Independence Valley we enfoyed tnn luxury of an old fashioned Eistern thuuders'nrm, 1 illow-ed by adreno ing shower of rain, which continued for over one hour, giving us a thorough wotting, and wound up with a furlons hall-storm, covering the ground to tbo depth of two Inches At six o'clock reached camp, and lound the bovs just ready lo sit down to a sumptuous suppor. j. j. r Gn an i Masonic Picnic On tho lUMi I mo Masons, and ait tuotr mends who chMo to participate, will take vu excursion from Portland to Puget Sound to last tho entire week. Leaving on Monday they vill roach OlymplMhat night; Tuesday will bo devoted lo Masonic exercitos; Wodnoiday will real ize a grand clam bake, tint will bo a very important feature of tho week; Thursday and Friday will he employed in an excursion through tho sound to Victoria and back, and itisexpeclod that Saturday w HI return all to Ihbir honitis In good order, ana satisfied with having oujood a tula woolc ol the grandest proportions. This excursion has been planned for months past, as our read- era will recollect, for wo gave the brst men tion mado of it, and there is oiery reason to expect that It will provo an entire success. IlcuiUluly piotulses to ben dfllglillul aflalr. Accipent Nkhi UtiiiiiAiti), Wo learn from Mr. John Qiesy that while his brother, Dr. Mattln Glesy, and his nephew, Dr. Andrew Giesy, were returning to Aurora Monday evening from a professional visit lo Str I.ouis, tbe team took friaht near Hubbard and they were suddenly thrown ut, break ing tbo leg of Andrew Glesy near the ankle Joiui, and dislocating that Joint, and causing slight injuries to Dr. Martin Giesy. The injured man is doing well. The team stopp ed almost Instantly after the Inmates were spilled out. Coast and Mountains At the preaent time a great many or our citizens ara seeking test and recreation at the coast or in the mountain resorts, ol which our Htato has such a charming supply. Our farmer are forced into the harvest field earlier than usual and are therefore obliged to defer their season of recreation uutll September, when many of tbem will celebrate their harvodt home in a pleasure trip. Nkw Chkihtian Oiiukcu in Sai.km. The Second Christian Ohurob, that was commen ced last spring, on Capital street, w now completed and tbe Initiatory services will be held next Sabbath. They will be conducted by Elder D. W. Elledge, who will probably remain In that connection. Elder Elledge is an uncle of Dr, D. Pay ton, and Is spoken of a man of piety and ability. Vol the Will untile Farmer. A REMINISCENCE. Among Oregon's numerous streams there la no one, perhaps, that poscssos inoro beauty and attractions than the tlmbor-i-klrted "Luckiamuto" ih Polk county. ThU stream, rising In Ihe Coast Kango moun tains, makes its serpentine course to the Wil lamette, Into which It empties about three uiilos above tbe small town of Independence. la the Spring of 181."i,a train of some three hundred wagons could hayo been seen leav ing the theu " Far West " to go to tho far thest West Ihe land of tbo setting sun Had tho people of this train been nskad tho question, "Why are jnu going West?' very likely their auswr.r would lmvo been similar to that of Gen. Nnsmith's, "1 do not know." But they wont West, coming to Or egon by way of Forts 11 ill nnd Boise. Near Fort Bolsa ono of their company tbo ' Mouutalu-man," Col. Joo Meok claiming ovfti thou to Lo somen hat uf a mountain mm, convlncod tho Iruin thut about tlireo hundred miloiof ory rough road could bo gained by making tholr way lo tho Dalle- via " Meek's cut-off," rather than tbo tuusl wry of Burnt river, Grande Hondo alloy, &o. Tho train followed Hie Col. hut a lew duvs till it made tho deplnr,iblo dlit-nvory that It was lost Melt was miuojtad to explain, which explanation he was itiublo to iimko. It was fortunate that Mook, so in nfter, caujo up missing ono morning tit hre.il;fat. c Hud ho not " struck out," the tmln wpuld huvo felt In duty bound to prusunt ulm with about ten fed of good rope, with nun end tied to a limb. Alter Meek lpid loft tho traln.lt succeeded, through much hard labor, assisted by Information obtained fiom Indi ans, , reaching tho Dulles, lint all who lutl loft the Missouri river In Spring, rould not In tho Autumn nnswir to Die roll call at tho Dillos. "Cauipfevrr" hml clnlnu tl snuioof their number, an tlin tbblo which I'M fo often sll'mlid them nourishment. )!!e, now furiilsliKl tlinm a li-uso In Uh. Thurudo cullln tbey muuuldctnird lies Intoned in hiimo luoolv smut. v,lth no otbor inatk than a hulbnr.l which bum au Inscription, stating tho name, age, i o uttry lstlHlid lountry sought, with date il biuiul written, pHichx.ncu, with a null. From thlsunmpoiiy, who thus rr ached tho LmIIcs, tlilrtiori'mii to day booounttd lUlt g along tho b inks or the l.ui kkiuii'n. Arriv ing bote that sumo fall, ln.ii tlin oul Or egon settlement (excepting tlin few mhIIiuis; of the Hudson II ty Company ) wbi upon what Is known es Fremiti Praliio, and Ihn on ly money In cliculiillon tho " Uiiineitlugi r money." On this stream they Incited what. wero to bo their limn and future homes. Allur about tlireo j ears of up hill lliliij.- part or tho time on boiled wheat nnd milk, and wearlug hum c islus without socks, clot hei patched with Ihn remnants of an older patch, and hats that to day tlielrnamosikos would disown, thoy bjm lo sen a bettor da ; and, at this tiiuo eaon of those persons, with scarcity an exception, i owner id property worth Irom twelve to sixty thousand dollars, rhclr dwellings are neat and tasttful, sur loumlcd by largo and thrifty oioaids, against the trunks of whine tree, mav bo soon loaning that mark of luxury, tho bto ble. Tho soil of tho Luckiamuto I of the host quality, and this soasnn Its cro(s are bh promising as those of any other portion of tho State whilst the extensive oalt hills promise mait sulllo'ent lo fatten enough pork to feed every Chinaman In Oregon. X N. hTKKVHH. KunNiTuniJ. Our friends from the country who want to purchase furniture will do well to call at tho salesroom of Win, Graves, on Stale slrotil, on the block Wont ol the law olllua uf 11 i.M.t iVil.ls, where they v-.li hud liltn prcpalrod lo furnish good articles at u low price. Mr. Graves In a nncl'cal lurcar from cold during tbo night, eurroiiudo-l ns aDU oablnot unkur uuU uudvutttuds the bus- . tio VTUc.r.a;urv'ts!OJ snow, but las i " Mr. Dan Clark, Maslerof IhoStste Orange, returned this weak from Weslern Washing lou Territory, whero be was vUhlug the varl mis Oranges. He gave uji a jKirtlon ot his contemplated lour for the nason that farm ers were to engaged in tbe harvest Held that it was not possiblo to secure sti averjuo at tendance at the Grange meetings. Tho Salem Capital Lumbering Company has its new boom in successful operation so that logs are floated down from the Sanllsm loose, caught by the diagonal boom and i o turned Into tbe eddr and secured without lo. It works admirably. Politic u, Co.nvkntio.nh Th , Denaocratlo Stato Contention has met and finished Its work; the In iependent State Convention Is cilled to moot ou tho 10 It Inst., and tho Ilo publican ('oineutlou will mttt ou the llib, both tit Salem, I Is reported 'bHl Uiv, f, P, S'r jHr f,i tnoiiy of yuletii, iiuy of Suit l.Le, will oiiuo li-foro tho neat Orekon Conl-rtiiico in in tlldrt'o for tho ixmltion of ntVor t 'in f"i ' Ailncat-J M V rlhuiU.