FRIDAY MOEMNO, DEC. 1, 1865.
GM.. Sbimheb Aoaih. Sometime since we
noted the remarkable example of energy
nod devotedness exhibited Gen. F. E. Spinner,
in bis office of -United' States Treasurer. II
appears tliat In four and a half years be baa
only lost eighteen days;' seventeen of which
were- from sickness. Bis average attendance-at
bis office ba been sevonteen boars a
day. Bis industry and correctness aro unparalleled.
UKiiriin. Company "i," Doartn .;aiiror-
Dia Infantry Volunteers, and a portion of Com-
jiany M E,"' FirBt Washington Territory In
fantry Volunteers, arrived at Fort Dalles yes
' terday, from Indian Springs, under command
of Capt. Scott. The officers and men are to
be mustered out, and they earry with tbem
the thanks of our people for arduous and use
ful services rendered in Eastern Oregon. Be
ing denied' participation in the more import
ant military events at the Bast, they have done
equally as great service to the country In the
obscure field assigned to them, which was
one of great danger and hardship without
much chance- of distinction-.
v Willi- Sell. Among our advertising col
umns our readers are" informed this morning
that Messrs. Conn & Bobm bave concluded1,
v 1
for' the benefit of all those who bave hereto
fore been-unable to improve the opportunity
of receiving bargains, to sell lor thirty days
longer. -.It seems that tbey are determined to
get rid of their stock without any regard to
.cost;; we would therefore advise all those who
.- bave a few dollars to spars to invest the same
. nt Cbbn k Bobm's, and we can safely Say that
all who comply with the above advice will be
fully compensated for their outlay. We are
, nl'80'sorry to- inform the community that the
. ir a Tl 1 jit .
juuiur parmcr, dir. o. nuu m, uuu iuo cuurteuua
salesman-) Mr. P. L. Bloom, both leave here
- for the States by the first of January. Mr. M.
B. Edmyor, the smiling book-keeper, will re
main a-few weeks longer, prior to his depart
ure for the Blackfooticountry. Be will settle
' sll the accounts of the firm.
TltlAIi BIT JURY.
It has ever been beld under English law,
that the verdict of twelve men, impaneled as
a jury, is a final decision Of all questions of
fact in any court of justice, unless incapacity
or corruption ! proven. Behind this decision,
in criminal cases, no judge can go if tbe ver
dict is in favor of tbe person accused, and
whether right or wrong, the decision is final
and binding forever for' tbe protection of tbe
party accused. Some years ago there appear
ed a very powerful essay upon American insti
tutions, written by Mons. De Tocqueville, in
which there is a striking proof of tbe import
ance attached to trial by jury, and tbe singular
veneration in which it is beld by tbe people of
tbe United States. That gentleman says, in
effect, that he had traveled much through the
country, beard sentiments of discontent in re
gard to tbe institutions of tbe country, and
observed that the evils of administration were
charged upon each and all of tbe peculiarities
In bis ''"Remarks on Bell," the Rev. B. W.
Beecber has taken the ground that tbe infernal
regions nr only a place of temporary puuish
ment or purgatory. This is causing an alarm
ing increase of sin. Hardened reprobates be
lieve in Beecber, and declare they can stand
any amount of "temporary" punishment if
tbey can only have a good time temporally.
Columbia Lodge, Ho. 5, I. O. 0. P.
Meets every Thursday evening at o'clock, la Gates'.
Hall, corner of Second and Court Streets. Brothers In
good standing are Invited to attend. By order. N. 0.
AUCTION!
I will sell at Public Auction,
Monday, December 4, at 10 a.m.
the residence of J. W. MILLER. Esa.. on SECOND
STREET, near FKDKRAL. nil the Household and Kitch
en furniture on said premises' consisting or
Sofas, Chairs, Tallies,
Hods, Bedsteads, Bedding,
China. Glass and Crockery,
Curtains, Shades. Cutlery,
Cooklnor and Parlor Stovos.
Looking Glasses, Pictures, Ac., Ac.
Umatilla, 13" oi s
AND IDAHO
Express and Fast Freight Line.
THIS LINK 13 NOW IN COMPLETE RUNNING
order from Umatilla to Idaho City, via B"le City,
and prepared to curry Freight and Valuable Package
between these and all Intermediate points with certainty
and despatch.
The Line Is Stocked with the Best Team
the country affords and entirely
New Thorough-Brace '
CONCORD
JCi WAUUiN fi, .
Which ensures Speod and Safety In the transmission of
Freight, never befure ollered to Idaho. We olTor 8iiw
rior inducements for Shipping Goods from San Francifco
and Portland to Idaho, as our arrangements with thtr
Ocean Steamship Company and the Oregon Steam Navi
gation are snch that all Goods shipped by this Line will
not be subject to the nsual delays, but puss through as
Fast Freight.
Goods shipped from San Francisco to our care at Tort
land, Charges, will be paid aud Goods shipped to destina
tion. GOODS 8II0ULD BR MARKED : CARB B. M. D. A
CO.. F. LINK, and Shipping ltecelpts sent to our Agent
at Portland and Umatilla.
Tl,,..ln will ltn wnrtliv nf thfl Attention of all Who
of tbe government, save only that of trial by fcnrJSSSil P,I,,T" " Adyance Charges for Transportation Pakl
Jury. Any projects looking to changes iq the doiat JOHN Williams, Auctioneer.
OFF
government's policy or management were open
to discussion, but tbe subject of changing the
mode of trial, in questions of right, was never
advanced, and with a singular unaoipity, the
mode of trial by jury was looked upon as an
unchangeable institution a part of all consti
tutions tbe sheet-anchor of personal rights
and liberties tbe curb alike to tbe paBslons
of tbe mob and the arrogance or corruption
of the judge.
In England it is an offence, either By speech,
or writing, to attempt tbe intimidation of
jurors, or after a rendering in any case, to
speak, act or write in such a manner as to
effect the independence of any jury to be im
paneled in tbe future. By tbe most stringent
provisions ef statutes by tbe protecting arm
of the judge, the absolute impunity of jurors
Is secured. Their verdicts forever settle ques
tions of guilt or innocence, and when a man
is acquitted, it is actionable to call In ques
tion bis innocence; for by so doing, an injury
is indicted on private character, and tbe fair
ness of tbe jury impugned thus working a
double injury, and above all, destroying that
confidence in trial by jury,- which is tbejoe
only institution which brings poverty and
misery to the same dead-level with wealth
and influence. If there is a man unblessed
with tbe gifts of fortune, who does not see tbe
SELLING
AT COST,
FOR THIRTY DAIS LONGER ! !
LAST( CIIATVCE!
MESSRS. COIIN A B01IM wonld hereby Inform
their customers and the pnblirtrt largo, that they
will continue to sell AT COST, for thirty days longer In
order to give one a chance to matte presents for the
Holidays. We will sell tbe balance of our stock, con
sisting of
Rich IllacU Silks, dents' Cloalts,
Rich Poplins, Beaver Coats, ,
Clonks, - Dress Coats,
Shawls, rants.
Dry Goods, Embroideries,
Hats A Caps, Boots A Shoes,
Ac, Ac, Ac, Ac,
AT SAW FKANC1SCO COST,
Without FreleM and Exn-w.s.
This will be the last chance to get nsrgalns, prior to
closing the coucorti. C01IN A B01IM.
N.Br- All mils must be paid by the First nf January
1806, If not settled within that time, the Same will be
placed In legal hands. - . del tf.
NOTICI?
13 IIKRI1BY GIVEN that (he Co-partnership hereto
fore existing between K. C. HARDY, 0. L. MITCH
ELL nnd F. W. THOttl'SON, doing a mercantile bnsl
ness in this place, under the name of K. C. Hardy A Co.,
Is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and hereafter
the business of said firm will lie conducted by E. C.
Hardy, who alone is authorized to collect and settle the
accounts of said firm. K. 0. HAKDV,
C. L. MITCHELL,
BtrsanvMe, Grant Co., Oregon, I. W. THOMPSON.
Nov. 13, 1806. . u2U:lin
TOYS! TOYSJJTOYS! TOYS!
FOR TOYS AND FANCY GOODS
rmportance or maintaining tne influence 01 ror t)l Holidays, we recommend all dealers in that
by the Line and Collocted at Destination. Goods will be
forwarded with Dispatch to owyhee aud South Boise.
PASSENGERS CARRIED AT GREATLY REDUCED
RATES. Families will be furnished with Superior Ac
comraodatlons In New and Easy Hiding Thorouih Brace
Wagons on tbe Most Liberal Terms, We lay over eacti
night on the Road at tiond and Convenient Stations, sir
that passengers will not be deprived of regular rest
AGKNTHi
RICHARDS A McCHAKEN.... San Franclnco-
RICHARDS A McCRAKEN Portland
JOSEPH TEAL Dalliw
P0WKLL A'C'K Umatilla
J. B. WILKINSON LeQrnml
B. M. DuKKLL A CO .Boise City
B. M. DuRKLL A CO Idaho City
MAJOR BPKKll .Rocky Bar (Si.uth Boiee t
DuKKLL A MOOKE Uuby and Silver Cities,
B. M. DitllELL At CO.,
n26tf Proprietors.
Isaao F. Bloch,
- San Francisco.
C. S. MtURR,
BlO. SCHAKUACHF.R,
Dalles.
tba jury-system on the public mind, be blindly
lets go of tbat which makes him the peer of
the master of millions.
At this timer there Is a disposition to criti
cise,-more than ever in tbe past, tbe verdicts
of juries and the decisions of courts. It is
an innovation which breeds disrespect for tbe
law, which is our only master, and invites an
archy, in wbich tbe bad and brutal triumph
over tbe (rood and virtuous.
Tbe inviolability of Judicial privilege is a
cognate subject, and is only of less import
ance because judges bave better means of pro
tection than jurors. We notice an instance
lately- in which judge McBride of Idaho is
severely criticised for "congratulating" a
person, tried before bin, on bis acquittal.
This is a practice which bas its rise in those
emotions of humanity, whicb alone make men
better than brutes. It is a custom of all
judges when a man is acquitted of a charge
of felony, to 11 congratolate " tLe prisoner up
on bis innocence, and to add such words as
will best sooth the feelings of a man wbo bas
stood at the bar on trial lor life or liberty.
line to the BASKET AND TOY EMPORIUM of
THUMAUKR A ZUIN.
820 and 322 Battery Street,
rr28:3m Ban Francisco.
Dissolution Notice.
THE FIRM OF J. W. MILLER A CO. havo this day
disposed of their entire stock, in this city to Messrs.
Bunnell A Miller, who will contlnne the bnstness at tho
same tand. Mr. Thomas Miller is authorized to settle
all liabilities and collect all debts doe, All persons
knowing themselves Indebted will please come forward
and Settle and save costs. J. W. MILLER A Co.
Dalles City, Nov. 23d, 1605; n23tf
SELLING OFF IT
BELOW COST!!
' ' The entire remaining Stock of
WATCH US,
JEWELRY,
CLOCKS,
SILVER & PLATED WARE,
Must be disposed of within tho next thirty days, RE
GARDLESS OF COST. Call and examino the stock, buy
your Presents now, and forthwith, aud It will be at a
saving-or at least If it I i run UKM.
AC Will. JUlllIV UA UHI'S ;
A25tf Jewelry Store,
Mata Street, next door to tho Post Office.
To tlie Tax-payers of Wasco
County.
BSEnirr Ait Tax Couxcton's Officii, 1
frutco Counly, Ortgon, A'ov. 14, 1808.
Bloch, Miller & Co.,
WHOLESALE
d RO O EKS,
AND DEALERS IN
Wines & Liquors,
' And Importora and Jobbers ef
OLOTIJINGr
Boots & Shoes,
UndcrClothiiig,
Blankets,
etc., etc., etc.
assay"ofpioe.
WE HAVE AN ASSAY OFFICE IN CONNECTION
with our bus. liens, under tbe entire Bupervfslott
of Mr. Miller. We make returns in liars In six hours.
We eunrntitee nil our Assays and pay the MGIIK8T
CASH PKIClfi fur Bars. We also pay the Highest
Cash Price fur Gold Dust.
BLOCn, MILLER AC;
my6tf Cor. Main and Washington streets, Dajleg.
Oregon Steam Navigation Co,-
WINTER ARRANGEMENT..
mm
, ffcN AND AFTER MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13th, until
VF lurmer uouce,
Xlte l'ttssengrev Train-
t connect with -steamers
FOR UMATILLA & WALLTJLA
Will start from the R. It. DEPOT DALLES CITY, on".
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at
iau a ju, .
THIS STEAMERS
"ONEONTA" or "IDAHO,"'
CAPT. J. McNtJLTY,. ...... Commander-
jarOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the time for pay-
i"S state anu uouuty taxes hT rne year 16 will
expire on KKIIMY, DECEMBER THE 1ST, W!. All
taxes remaining unpaid on persoual property after that
date will be collected tbe same as on cxecntion.
C1IAS. WIIITT5, .
Sheriff nd Tax Collector, Wasco Co., Oregon.
Bailee City, Not. 14, 1806.' nol6-2wd '
Will leave DALLES, DAILY, (Sundays excepted) at S-
o'ciock, A. H., connecting By the UAaUADK &AIL1UMD,-
witn tne steamer
"NEW WORLD" or "CASCADES,''
CAPT. J. WOLF,. Commander,
foi Portland. W. B. BRADFORD)
Dalles. Not. 13, 1866. nlitfj Agent 0. 8. N. Co.
AUCTION AND COMMISSION.
JOHN WILLIAMS.
AUCTIONEEE,,;
No. 100, Main Street, Dalles City.
V ILL ATTEND TO TUB SELLING AT AUCTION
ot General Merchandise. Real Estate. Orocerii-s.
Homos, New and Second liaud furniture, Stocks, Ac, Ao.
Regular Sales Day Saturday.
Out-door and Snselal Bales attended to in anv nart of
ureV'iiy'
Liberal Advances made on Consignments.
nl0:3m. JOHN WILLIAMS, Auctioneer.
II. B. OATU. l.l. tun,
GATES Sc. HAFT, !
Attorneys & Counsellors at JLaw,
DALLES, OREGON.
KOTICE. -
C-i EORGK LTEBE Is my duly anthorlted rent during
TT rrty absence In the Eastern States, to attend to the
collection ot all accounts due tne, and also the late Arm
oi rtlntermeir muogor. -a. nifllJSKMJtlB.
REMOVAL,
J.GOETZ,
Dalles.
F. KOKNIGSBRROEm
San Franciscev-
J. GOETZ Sc CO.,
TOBACCONISTS.
.j 9
Eudio's New Stone Building:.
Washington Street, near French A Gllnian'a, and haver
openea a weit-assortea stocx or
hat An Annu uoaifisi'iu beuakb,
VIBGINIA and WESTERN TOBACCO,
FRENCH and SCOTCH SNUFF,
MEERSCHAUM and other PJU'ES.
PLAYING CAKDS,
SPOUTING GOODS,
INDIAN and FANCY GOODS, Ac, Ac.
Th trade annulled at LOWEST MAUKET PRICK
JNOl'lCU.
171 S. nOLLAND IS MY AUTHORIZED AGENT to
JL1 attend to collecting and settling np my business,
during my absence. Those indebted to mo oi to Vavn
A Co., are requested to pay him Immediately and saw
costs, as no lias oniers lu collect. jr. A. U f AxftH.
Hallos, Noy. 13, 1865. Uf
Olt. 13. W. MITCHELL.
Offiob WALDRON'S BOILDIlf 6.
nuiciMca Corner of Third and Washington Street.