T1UB3DAT M0BX1XG. DEC. '21, i85.
THR BITTBR ROOT VLLB Y, H KLl.
OATB HONDK. AND THK TRADE OF
THK COLUMBIA H1VKK.
There are settled in the Bitter Boot Val
' ley and Hellgate ttonde, about six hundred
civilized human beings, allowing that there
liai been a small accession to the" population
this full. The agricultural lands designated
bjr these two names, ought more properly to
be called Bitter Root Valley, alone, as there
is no division between them Qellgate Ronde
being simply the lower part of the alluvial
la. ida extending alonor the Bitter Root River.
sometimes called by the; names Missoula and
, St. Mary's. These lands extend from the
direction of Big Hole " divide " towards the
north, with a slight westerly direction, for
about eighty miles along the river, and have
an average width of from four to seven miles.
Probably one-third of the lands included in
the river valley are susceptible of a high
etato of Improvemeqt, The etock-range, out
on the rolling grounds, Is only equalled by
that north of the Columbia River from this
p'nee, and is not surpassed in any country.
For lis northern location and considerable
elevation above the level of the sea, the cli
mate is mild, being but little colder than
AValla Walla Valley, with, however, a some
what longer winter.
The supply of the Montana flour-market
will bo largely drawn from this section, and
uudcr tho stimulus of continued high
prices, the arable .lands must soon be en
tirely occupied lor settlement. The trade
of this agricultural district, may for the
present prove less remunerative thin that of
the mines, but it will endure after the mines
ure exhausted, and will become more valua
ble as the other trade declines.
The particular immediate necessity of the
' Bitter Root country Is a good supply of
agricultural implements, lue scarcity 01
. i .1 .... : i I. t j -
lu cue nuu Bupmiur nuou-n ucui nuu unn was,
, Inst year, a serious drawback to the pros
' peiity of the farmers. The grasshopper
plague was another, and the ravages com
miticd by them deprived the producers of
one-third of their crops.
The Oregon woolen goods, and, In general,
the supplies from this side are in great re
quest among the settlers, and the idea of
i trading with the importers of the Pacific
slope is looked upon with much favor." In
. this trade the steamboat building at Pen d'
Oreille Lake will find sufficient employment,
nd through it the merchants will gather a
. large portion of tbe gold products of Mon-
; tana, with as much profit and more safety
than if tbey supplied the mines directly from
our own fields. It is very reasonable to an
ticipate that in three years from the present
- the Bitter Root Valley and the Jocko coun
try, which comes nnder tbe same range of
probabilities and conditions, will contain a
' productive population of five thousand souls;
. to which may be added nearly one thousand
, Flathead and Pen d'Oieille Indians, whoso
" trade will be nearly or quite as valuable as
. that of the whites, as to population. It is
. also possible to divert a considerable portion
of the fur trade, which is an impontant cle
ment in the Montana trade, to this side.
This will appear tbe more feasible, when we
consider that the.-e furs largely Seek a mar
ket in China, and if brought down the Co
lumbia will be carried directly towards the
point of consumption ) while by the route
.down tho Missouri River,- they find the way
. to market by a circuitous ana very expensive
inenns of transportation
" The ronte adapted to tbe supply of that
. country from this side, is not vet definitely
fixed. For the present, tbe Pen d'Ureille
Li'xe road is ia f ivor. Next year the Mul-
Ian Road will pretty certainly be opened
and will take a Urge snare or tbe summer
travel, while the Southern Ne Vereti Trail
jy Elk City, will always be used to supply
, ail the upper portion of the Bitter Root Val
ley lu those ai tides which can be packed on
.mulos and horses. . For purposes of mall
'and express communication, and winter
travel, the struggle will be between the Pen
d'Orcil'e nnd Mullan routes.
In grasping tbe trade to this country, it
Y .is best to depend on private enterprise and
Vie tion in opening up the routes, and on
tbe prartieal men to decide wnicu ttiry pre
Jter to use for trade or travol. Sooner oi
later all such questions resolve themselves
without argument.1 By one df the routes we
have named, we are sure-there will be an im
mensi trade for all time to come. . . : , ,
CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS. I
ones, convicted of forgery, was sentenc
ed to seven years in State's prison; three,
other indictments (Kfaiuat Jones were dis
missed, The prisoner having been already
sentenced to State's prison. State vs. Trickle
larceny plea of guilty entered, and upon
statement of the circumstances, the prisoner
was sentenced to one year's imprisonment
in the penitentiary, and. the property stolen
ordered to be returned to tbe owner, Alby.
State vs Hewctt selling liquor plead gnilty.
and fined $60 and costs. Stringer vs Heller
slander held, that the words charged not
being actionable. in themselves, and no spe
cial damage being done there was no cause
of action; judgment for defendant. Silvia
vs. Tompkins damages trial by jury; ver
dict for defendant ; motion for new trial in
terposed. Hake vs Neyce motion to dis
miss appeal held that judgment given upon
a demurrer is such an one as may be appealed
from ; no certificate or an attorney
forth errors needed in an appeal from
or Justice's court. Drew vs Dalles
continued for testimony. " Miller vs Neyce
witnarawn at plaintitt s cost. Kay vs Kay
divorce continued lor testimony. Lange
vs Lange divorce continued for testimony.
Besserer vs Bearer divorce decree at
plaintiff's costs Shipmnn vs Sbipman
divorce decree for desertion, name changed,
at detsndant's costs. Fulton vs Lovan
continued for hearing at chambers, January
15, 1866. Lownsdale vs Ankeny et nl con
tinued on "report of refi-ree, for hearing Feb.
1st, I860. Salvalor Maltese, Richard Brook
house, and Francis Fitzgerald were admitted
as ci'izona of the United States.
Columbia Lodge, No. S. I. 6. O. F.
Mwti every Friday evening at 6 o'clock, lu Oatee"
Hall, corner of Second and Conrt Streets. Brother! In
gooa standing are Invited toatteud. By order. N.O.
Isaac F. Bwch,
Ban Francisco.
C. S. MILLS,
Sis. ScHAWSAcnn,
Dalle
COAL OIL.
ABRAHAMSON A KOUI.BERG'8.
A FEW GALLONS OF DEVOKS COAL OIL
im. roreaieat
FOUND. .
AH Tv OKI TWO-FOOT RULE. The owner can have
the aume by applying ai thla office aud paying for
BLACK LIST. '
OIIN TOLLS, a teamster, haa nald mil 'TnnHU.
f Dollar In GREENBACKS, AT PAR, for good, pur
chaaed of me last January, at Coin II. t. ni,.in-..
mi n careful liow they trnst such men,
. - rfijivr.n.
SANTA CLAUS
liai arrived with a large stock of
Christmas & New Year Presents
, Betting Til"- MX VOGT BUGS TO JNFOHM THK PUBLIC
1 County """ '' "I'ened a Fancy Toy and Frnlt Ptore.
. r-i... !"xt "mlT to t'u',u Bohin's. He haa Just received a
I Vliy large stork f
Fancy Goodi,
Walking Dolla, '
ltubher Dolls,
Albnmsj.
Calidiea, -Fruits,
Yankee Notions,
Musical Instrument,
Gnna Drums,
Pocket Cutlery,
Tobacco,
Clgara,
nnd a large stock of
BABIES,
All thoee wishing tn maka a rheiin nnd bnnfl.nm.
Present will please glvo us a call.
There la also a lady In attendance. Miss Vogt, who
will ba ever ready to attend to the wauls of her lady
Call ant see the Cariosities
At Ml'Ul ' VOGT'S TOY STORE.
Secretary McCullooch on tiii President.
In a recent speech at Fort Wayne, Indiana,
the Secretary of tbe Treasury made some
remarks in regard to the character of the
President, which we copy : -
Trying and difficult as is his situation, Mr.
Johnson is master of it. He possesses, in an
eminent degree, the qualities that fit him
for the presidency at the present lime. A
southern man, thoroughly acquainted with
the effects of slavery upon society, he knows
bow to deal with southern men in their pre
sent circumstances. Ardently a-tacucd td
Tennessee, the love which be bears to his
State is entirely subordinate to that which
bear to tbe Union. Jealous of state
ghts, be is equally jealous of the rights of
tbe general government. A radical and un
compromising enemy of nullification, seces
sion and every form of disloyalty, he is
equally an enemy to every measure which
in his judgment, are calculated, by depriv
ing tbe States of their just rights nnder the
Constitution, tt convert the general govern
ment into a despotism, liaised in slave
States, and until recently a slave-holder, be
bag never bad any love lor slavery, and has
always been tbe opponent or tbe aristocracy
that was based upon it. By nature and by
education, he is just the man for the great
work ot re-establishing tbe tederal authori
ty over tbe recent rebellious States. And
e has taken bold of the work with a devo
tion, an energy and prudence that promises
tbe beat results, lie is a man. also, of ex
celltnt judgment and great singleness of
purpose, Hottest himself, be expects hones
ty in others. Although long in public life.
and a leading politician of bis own school,
he is in no sense a partisan. Unassuming in
manners, be is yet sen-possessed and digni
fied. He listens to tbe advice of tbose in
whose judgment he has confidence, but acts
upon bis own convictions, and generally ac
cording to his first impressions. With great
decision of character, be is never hasty in
action, totem and unyielding in bis adher
ence to principle ana auty, be is a man
of kindly and gentle emotions. Having by
bis own Indomitable energy lougtit bis way
up from a low to a blgn e-tate, be is Id bear
ty sympathy with tbose who are treading the
same upward path. . lie is, in a word, a clear
headed, upright, energetic, self-ielyirrs:
statesman: a dtgnifidd, courteous and kind
hearted gentleman. His administration wil)
be characterized by all the force and energy
and Independence or Jackson s, witn very
Utile, oi Its partisan character.
Alarm on ths Coast of Iuklakd. While
the Fenian excitement was at its highest la
Ireland, the appearance of steamers in sev
eral of the western harbors of tbe Kingdom,
driven in by stress of weather, caused a
panic among tbe government people of .the
most absurd character. This encouraged
tbe Fenians to believe that Col. O'JIahouv
was about to loose the dogs of war and go
into the fight in earnest. When the truth
became known, the despondency of the re
volutionists was very great, and tbe elation
of tbe authorities unbounded. During tbe
panic many of the Fenians committed them
selves by imprudent observations and actions
and it really turned out a benefit to the gov
ernment, by showing the officers of the
crown where the disaffected characters were
to be found. .
AN IMPORTANT PROCLAMATION!!
A GF.NF.ItAL INVITATION 18 EXTENDED to nil
il. the ladlee and gentleman to rail at the Jewelry
Store of William Birubauin, and examine his Stock, be
fore the Holidays.
Christmas & Holiday Presents.
In Order to Close the entire tiiirtlnfiisi m train at th! rat
lin, t oi jananry me nndurftignea oil ore for eale kii liand-
auina ana vniimoie hock ui
WATCHES,
DIAMONDS,
JEWEI.RT,
CLOCKS,
FAXCY GOODS & CUTLERY,
and all other goods In his line, suitable for Holiday Pre
sents. BELOW FIRST COST. Hie Goods will lu. nr.
ranted aa First Class articles or the money will he re-
iuiiiivu urr puruwMtu. Mtuies aim uenueraen give me
above notice your earliest attention, and rail vonn at the
aioreor will. BIRNBAIM.
Main Street, next door to the l'cst Ulltee.
FIREMEN'S BALL!
O.VIK ST
JACKSON ENGINE COMPANY
AT
C II A P I N ' 8 HALL.
ON ,
Monday Evening;, December 25.
TUB MF.MBF.HS OF JACKSON ENGINE COMPANY
would respectlulW announre that thr .1.
ciiled to give a Uranri Holiday Ball, and that they will
" wu iu wu&a it lue gnuiuesi anair oi the si
son.
t t n Tf m t h c kt
To be had of members of the Company and at the door
via ,u. vivmiin ill MIV Jiail.
Parties desiring earriajre tn nnnv iBdi .t fWi.
the hall, will please give their names to tho Committee
ui Amuganianu. no invitations will bo Issued.
RECEPTION COMMITTKB:
A. w. Buchanan, - o. W. Waldrcn.
Bloc!., Miller & Co.,
VHOLESALE
G RO C E TL S .
AND DKALF.R8 IX " !
.Wines &. Liotiors,
And Importers and Jobbers of
OLOTHINGr
Boots & Shoes,
Under Clothing:,
Blanket)
etc., etc., etc
ASSY OFFICE.
WK HAVE AN ASSAY 0FF1CB IN CONNECTION
with our business, under the eDtire supervision
of Mr. Miller. We make returns in Bars in six hours
We guarantee all our Assavs and nav the IlIQIIKST
CASH l'HICU for llnra. We also pay the Highest
Cash Price for Gold Bust.
BLOCfl. MILLER A
myfltf Cor. Main and Washington streets. Dal Ira.
Oregon Steam Navigation Co
WINTER. ARHAKCEMENT.
J3lM ,
if
ON AND AF1ER MONDAY; NOVEMBER 13th unM
further-notice, '
Xlie PnKseinjcr Train,
to connect with steamers
TOR UMATILLA & WALLTJLA
Wlli start from the K. R. DEPOT DALLES CITY, on
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. M
i30 A. M. .
THK STEAMERS
"0NE0NT A" or "IDAHO,
CAPT.J. MoNBLTY Command.
Will leave DALLES, DAILY. (Sundays ecepted)at
o'clock, i. M..conuectiur by the CASCADE RAILROAD,
witn ine aieamer
"NEW WORLD" or " CASCADES,"
CAVT. J. WOLF, Commando,
f. Portland. T". B. BRADFORD,
Dalles, Not. 18, 18C5. fiil2trj Agent 0. 8. N. Co.
SELLING OFF
AT COST,
FOR THIRTY DAYS LONGER 1 1
LAST CIIAIVCEl
MESSRS. COIIN A B01IM wonhl hereby Inform
their enstomers and thepnblic nt large, that they
will continue to sell AT COST, lor thirty dava lonier in
order to give one a rbanee to make presents for tli
Holidays. We will sell the balance of our stuck, con
sisting of -
1(1, h ! Pilks, Gents' Cloaka.
men I'uplliis, Beaver Ciurla, - ,r
Clnoks, Dress Coats,
Shawls, , Pants,
Dry Goods. Embroideries,
Hats A Caos, Boots A Ultoae,
Ac, in., Ac., Ac,
AT SAN FHAKCISCO COST,
Without Freight and Exp-ns.s.
This will be the last chance to get bargains, prior to
closing the concern. COIIN A 1IOIIM.
N.B.- All Bills mast be paid by th'" First of Jmmivrr
18C6. If not settled within that time 'lie same will b
placed in legal hands.
Mtf,
J. TIalloran.
II. Whittlmora,
O. A. Llebe.
FLOOR MANAGERS;
L. Chapln,
REMOVAL.
3. OOETZ,
, Dallas.
F. KOKKIOSREROER. ,
, fan Frouciscnk
F. W vckman.
HOLIDAY GIFTS!!
HOLIDAY GIFTS!!
HOLIDAY GIFTS!
. J. GOETZ &; CO.,
TOBACCONISTS,
Hay removes! te ' '.
Eudio's New Stone Building- .
Washington Street, near French A Oilman's, end haw
opened a well-assorted stock of
ItA VAn A and DOMESTIC SEHARS,
V1UOIMA m.d WhHTKKN TOBACCO, " "
UltNCIl nnd SCOTCH SNUFF,
MKEKSCIIAini and other PIPES,
PLAYINH CAHUS, '
SPORTING GOODS,
INDIAN nnd FACY GOODS. 1... 1, f
The trade sapplfsil at LOWEST J1A1IKKT PRICES
MARRIED.
In Dalles City, by Iter. T. Condon, Ul. Wal. 8. Biftf
io nisa nun n. iouno, oi foruaua.
Compliment racevad. ,
J. JUKER
HAS just ;receited and displayed AT ins
OLD VARIETY .STORE,
MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE THE UMATILLA HOUSE,
, A Large and Extensive assortment of
FANCY GOODS, TOYS, &C,
Bailable, to mak.e Clirlstmaa and Mew Yean Presents
to Ladles, Gentlemen or Children. . . ,
. J. JUKER has something for all, and respectfully In-
nllos bis friends and the public generallyto call and
eiamine ins varieties. dl ' lm
WM. BROWN WARNER, M. D.
'JI.0'4 8icWD "REET, between yYaahlngton
and Court,
OrncaHoBaotoia A.ajj 8to4iijandtol0, ?..
WA4.A'X Ai;H I HKA.XKSTX
An Invoice of SKATES
laateawieeA h ' ' I ' ' ' - ..."
: 1 J. OOETJ! ATO"
-. .1 Washington Street, near French A Oilman.
TOYS! TOYSljrOYS! TOYSf
FOn TOYS AND FAKCY GOODS
For tho Holidays, we recommend all dealers In 'that
line to the BAHkET AND TOY KMI'OIUIJSI of
n28:3m
TIIVMAUKH k 'IT IN. .
S20 ami m Battery Street,
San Fmncietav
.. W. GUR.LEY, DENTIST,
Main St., Dallea, Orecon.
M)ULI KEHI'EUTFUI.LY INFORM
w w tne citlsens of this placo and vi-
ciniiy, inai uayiiig returned imas a pro. i
tessioual tour thrungh the nines, ho has
again resumeil the practice of DENTISTRY. In the room
formerly occupied by him, l th. building occupied by
Wood Bnllrr, Photograph Artists, and adjoining Wat
droti Bros.' Drug Store. He takes this method of e.
tending thanks, for the liberal pal ronnge heretolore ex-
"" "oiu-ua a conunimnce of the suuie
' 1 LIST OF PMIUM.
Entire Dentnre on Qold Base isn t ooa
" Upper Denture, Gold llaSe..; o m lun
" Dentnre, Vulcanite Base 70 " 126
" Upper Denture, Vulcanite Baaa a" 6
Oold Fillings iuserted from one dollar upward.
Childrena1 Teeth extracted free af charge. selS-tf
' DltlflOlUllort tntlrn
Tn RM OF J. W. MILLER A CD. hare this day
disposed of their ei.tlreatock. in thisclty to MsJlf
Bunnell A Miller, who will eontlnu. .he .T b.
iMm.Vtt?- Mrv '' llller la anthWiaedt.t il.
" " a vaiuaj llllltulDU Will IIIAHMat Jtnsasa. I
ttle aud says costa. . J. w. uii.i uo .T
and Settle aud save eo.ta
vailei city, Nov. 2&h,UCS.
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