oimtatitetr.
IIjSBbW MOKNINO, DKC, 21, 180S.
Snow ha; lallen very heavily at Walla Walla,
jioi ef ope time near two feet on a level.
ilni pafl been a light rail of snow in
jistVallsy; on I
tfttlial arts mlM
iUC I VU Vk A IIS
Js the lo lands in tbe Nei Perces country
,1 weather has been very moderate during
t month.
it'oyBMnf-BTMCKEN hombrt is the refined
It! pf rendering the Poorroan ledge, by
it Viv York speculators, at Owyhee.
r - . ii
Sons obstreperous members of the Idaho
f,'un
i)0
3ni:
unci! went "out to stand." They were
glit op all standing by the Sergeant-at-
i anil rtpnno-ht. haolr In thftlr aaatfl. when
B... ,
ley went to work to perform their dutios.
Tni Waddingham Gold -and Silver Mining
mpany, at South BoiBe, has cleaned up
,200 at a single run of a ten stamp mill.
is IB about one a half per cent, on the cap
stock of $000,000. .
fiix days of thawing weather have failed
make much impression on the ice and
nr." At the present rate, these two evi-
lices of the sovereignty of winter will
nrrpcar about the middle Jane.
Itrpjtss. Wells, Fargo & Co. will run a
ekliexpress to Walla Walla', until the
er opens. Thomas & Co.'s stages hare
hie 6n' the line from tbe Dalles to that
Ice. nnd will run through once ft week
m . ,
ring the freeze up.
iTn Central City Register says that Chief
slice B. F. Hall, late of Colorado, died at
B home in Auburn, N. Y.,afew weeks since.
use laid to be from inordinate drinking,
e Judge graduated in n good school for
at Denver city.
TuANKSij-Messrs Waldron & Co., prescnt-
us On Christmas day with a beautifully
lund rolume, entitled " Great Truths by
roat Authors," which is a most useful
ok of reference. Such gifts are always
ily appreciated.
Is -England tbe courts have usde a rule
at (breach of, promise of marriage cannot
proves unless the promise was in writing,
Jiea the document may be offered in testi-
ony. - This is important to tbe feminities
Jlio'ougutjto know their rights, in order to
f able to maintain them
A Soot aa Hod m. We bad tbe pleasure of
ending a very social hour, in company with
jherir&J tbe Mount Hood Saloon, on Christmas
,5- Mr.. Frank M. Hunt, the proprietor,
kve his friends an elegnt,sr?peito which
as dons elegant justice. Wins'a freely, I
d from tbe conversation that fofjwed, one
Igbt exclaim
"Blest be those leasts with simply plenty crowned,
vr nre an cue ruuuy mniuy arounu
Laugh at the jest or pranke, that never &n,
Or sigh with pity at some fearful tale,
Or press the bashful stranger to his food,
' And leal a the luxury of uolng good."
I IDAHO
jceri I
LT0!
Idaho Li18latubi. Tbe following are the
for she House of Representatives for
Speaker, Alex. Blakely, of Idbo
aunty: Chief Clerk. Fred. W. Bell: Assist-
... . .
nt Clerk, R. H. Lindsay; Sergeaat-at-arms,
lias, j Stewart? Enrolling Clerk, J. Henry
later J Engrossing Clerk, J. i. McConnol;
o6rkeeper, J. Shay Page, C. W. Le Burr.
jbt Officers of the Council are : E. Bohanoon,
'resident; C. 0. Dudley, Chief Clerk; n-
jlllng Clerk, IT, B. Lnue ; Engrossing Clerk,
not.-King: Sergeaat-at-arms, B. M. Ander-
Doorkeeper, Cole : Pace, R. Gillespie.
: Raid on S.vaki Rivbb. Tbe lettlera
u Stuke river, lays tbe Unbo Statesman of
ms 'Oth last., bare beon tbe recipient! of
r.T- - .... ... r .
luoitier visit irora lo tue poor rea man.
Jctsrt. Carty & Stanley, traders, were ranch-
ig tbjeir stock on tbe otber side of tbe river
twef n Wasboe and Boise ferries, and bad
lilrtyj-four bead of horses run off last Sun
ay night. Eight men had gono In pnrsuit.
7 ina 'by tbe name of Gordon was also
jund murdered on Willow Creek, about
iree miles beyond the Malheur. Gordon
ft lieiso city about a month ago, driving a
orscjtean for McClcary. Owing to the pro
t o of suspicious characters in" that noigh
.irtnil fin tvan atinnnaof) in YiA?a hftAti Iftll
Mil 1 11
Joy white men road agents
Montana Affairs. We condense from the
Montana rott of tbe 25th November :
Un tbe 83d two men wore found banging
in Dry Gulch, near Helena. Their names
are not given.
A stage and express line is to be put on
from Virginia City to Hellgnte Bonds.
Parties are arrested in Montana and bound
over for dealing " three card monte." Those
who "buck" against it are also liable to
punishment.
Teams from the Missouri frontier, conti
nue to arrive with goods.
A fleet of- twenty six Mackinaw boats
(with Ave bnndrod '.etuniing miners) which
started down the Yellow Stone River in Sep-
tembcr, has been heard from at Fort Sully,
on the Missouri. The parly descended the
river eight hundred and thirty miles, accord
ing to Lewis and Clark's computation, and
found that it was not fitted for steamboat
navigationfor more than two hundred miles
from its mouth. Over six hundred miles is
badly broken up by should and rapids.
A commission, consisting of Gens. Sibley
and Curtis, Col. E. B. Taylor, Rev. II. W.
Reed, Mr. O. Guernsey, and Gov. Edmonds,
of Dacqtah, was at Fort Sully, with a view
to treating with the Indjans. Arrangements
have been made with ninny bands, nnd a.
general pacification is looked for,
Tbe coun-
oils have been very interesting. They were
held in a large tent inside the inclosure of
Fort Sully. Tbe chiefs and head men of
each tribe dressed in their council dresses,,
which consist generally of highly orna
meetcd buffalo robes and head dresses to
correspond entered upon the business of
the council with a good dual of ceremony,
and conducted their part of it with great
gravity and decorum. Tbcy spoke with
great earnestness, using a good deal of ges
ticulation, and more deliberation than, with
so much apparent excitement, ono would
deem possible. Tbe council with the "Two
Kettle" band of Sioux, on account of tbe
disagreement among themselves, was the
most interesting and protracted. One of
their speakers, an old man, called "Two
Lances," made a speech of two hours dura
tion, in which he enumerated with great
force the reasons foj their hostility to the
whites. "You," said he "wish us to plant
corn, uoa gave ns toe Heavens ana tbe
earththe bufflllo and , mUe 8lick
W
use the little stick to kill the buffalo. We
have always done it. Wo have planted corn.
and when tho frosj did not destroy it, the
white man generally did. We had rather
bunt .the buffalo, for that is sure. We do
not like your building forts upon our lands.
We do not like to see the little piles of earth
that you throw up, for we know that roads
will follow. They will frighten the buffalo.
and the buffalo we live upon. Can't you
see? You know this. Yon lie when you
say you do not. We will be at peace, if you
will let us alone. We show you our papers.
There is not an arrow or a ball on them.
They were given us by the big captain who
swears, (meaning Gen. Harney,) tbe chief
.with grey beard. Tell our Great Father
these things." In this strain Ibis man con
tinued, and gave tbe commission much trou
ble, but finally he came forward and signed
the treaty by touching tbe pen b'iz times-
being once for each of the causes he had ar
rayed against the whites. One old chief
who followed him, laughingly said : " Who
is afraid to sign this paper? I will Bign it
with my feet and bands, both." A nd suit
ing the action to the word, he touched the
pen, first with each foot and then with each
band.
Ibis inasmucb as tbe ground upon
which tbe feet stand is, with tbe Indian, an
emblem of eternity was deemed a very sig
nificant ceremony.
Walla Walla Nbwb. We condense from
the Statttman of tbe 15 til inst., tbe following:
It is estimated tbat seven thousand barrels
of Walla Walla flour has been sold, which was
made from tbe lost crop.
Tbeannexalionmovf mentis gaining strength.
u u looked n ,omewliat Bi ,ar tll8t
Gov. Gibbs did not give expression to bis
opinions on ibis subject in bis late special
message.
The propriety of lighting the streets of
Walla Walla, is under discussion at that place.
Th. sum nf !M 9Rfi nf ahnnl fi.nfl. I. In ..
distributed to thirteen schools in Walla Walla
county. There are 1,037 children entitled to
participation in tbe lands, which gives ?3 25 to
each scholar.
JLETTBltROM COV. COPPINGEtt.
Hkad-QMtkrs Fort Dalles, Oon,,"1
December 24M, 18G9. J
Sir: I desire to express through yon, my
sincere thanks to the members of the Fire
Department for their active and energetic
services, rendered at the fire which took
place last evening at this post. J regret that
the self-negation evinced in leaving the com
forts of home, and toiling with tbe engine,
hose and ladders through the deep snow up
to the Fort, was nullified by the want of
a water supply npon the spot.
I have the bonor to be, eir,
With much respect, your ob't serv't,
John Coppinoer,
Capt. 14th Inf., Bvt. Lt.-Col. U. S. A., '
Commanding Post.
Geo. Waldhon, Esq.,
Acting Chief Engineer Fire Department,
Dalles City.
Columbia liodae. No. 5. I. O. O. F.
Meets every Friday evening at iK4 o'clock, hi Gates1
Hall, corner 01 second ami I'ourt gtreetH,
Brothers la
good standing are invited to attend.
By order. N.G.
LO&T.
N CHRISTMAS DAY. A BLACK LACK VAIL. The
w finder will collier a favor by leaving the same nt
d27:!J 'J II IS OFFICE.
TAXES I TAXES!! TAXES!!!
Tax-Payer Take Notice I
WILL PROCEED TO COLLECT ALL TAXES HE
nmlning unpaid after tlio 2d DAY Of JANUARV",
18liR. by levying and selling property ttie satrie as on ex
ecution, without regard to persons, as 1 am compelled by
law to make my final settlement on the 1st day of Feb
ruary, irtoo. uuAitijf.s n iiitk, snerin,
uzjtfi. And Tax Collector or Wasco County.
It LACK. LIST.
OIIN TOLLS, a teamster, lias paid me 'Tonrteen
P Dollars in (IKK UN HACKS, AT PAR, for goods pur
chased ot me iiiui ,tanuary, at coin itatos. Business
uien wl'l do well to be carelul how they trust such men.
d'JOtJl l. JUftc.lt.
SA'NTA CLAUS
Una arrived with a large stuck of
Christmas & New Year Presents
mwlt. MAX VOOT BKOS TO TNFOHM THK 1'UllLIO
Xi M. that he litis opened a Fancy Toy and Fruit fitoie,
noxt door to conn iionin a,
lorge stock "I
He has Just received a
Fancy Goods, Yankfe Not I one,
Vulking Dolls, Musical Instrument,
Itubber Dolls, Guns ft Drums,
Alliums, Pocket Cutlery,
Catidirs, Tobacco,
Fruits, Cigars,
and a large stock ot
DRES8ED HAUIES.
All those wishing to make a -cheap and handsome
Present will please Kivc us a rnll.
Tliere Is also a lady In attoudance, Miss vogt, who
will be ever ready to attend to the wants or her lady
patrons.
Call and see the Curiosities
At dlTtJl VCKIT'S TOY STORK,
AN IMPORTANT PROCLAMATION!!
A GENERAL INVITATION IS EXTENDED to all
tho ladies and Keutleuien to call at tlie Jewelry
Store of William Birubamu, and examine his Stock, be-
lore the Holidays.
CliriSlRinS & llOIIUay rrCSCIlIS.
In order to close the entire business against the first
day of January, the undersigned oilers for sale his hand
some and vftiauDto stock or
WATCHES,
DIAMONDS,
JEWELRY,
CLOCKS,
FANCY GOODS & CUTLERY,
and all other goodB in his Unequitable for Holiday Pre
sents, BELOW j'IKST COST. The Goods will be war
ranted as First Class articles or the money will lie re
funded alter purchosed. Ladles and Qentlemen give the
above notice your earliest attention, And call soon at the
store of wii. munuauiu,
Main Street, next door to the Post Office.
HOLIDAY GIFTS!!
HOLIDAY GIFTS!!
HOLIDAY GIFTS!
J. JUKEE
HAS JUST RECEIVED AND DISPLAYED AT BIS
OLD VARIETY STORE,
MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE THE UMATILLA HOUSE,
A Large aid Extensive assortment of
FANCY GOODS, TOYS, &C,
Suitable to make Christmas and New Tear Presents
to Ladies, Gentlemen or Children.
J. JUKEIl has something for nil, and respectfully ln-
ultcs his friends and the public generally, to call and
examine his Varieties. dl l lm
74. 'T'4.
WM, BROWN WARNER, M. D
OFFICE 74 SECOND STREET, between Washington
nd Court.
Otna Ilotms-Bioia A.H.; tor..;nii.,oiu, r.m
li.iA. AXjk5 JL i
An Invoice of SKATES
.Tn.t mmlvfid bt
.... y rMrrr a. rr
Washington Street, near French ft Oilman.
C. S. MiLl.es,
Bio. ScDAWBicnin,
Ban Jfranclsco.
Dulles. I
Bloch, Miller Sl Co.,
WHOLESALE
GROCERS,
AND DKALEItS IX
"Wines & Liqiaors-
And Importers and Jobbers of
CLOTHING
Boots & Shoes, .
Under Clothings
Blankets,
etc., etc., . etc.
.ASSA.Y OFFICE,
WE HAVE AN ASSAY OFFICE IN CONNECTION
wiih our business, undor the entire supervision
of Mr. Miller. We make returns in liars in six liotirs-
We guarantee all our Assays and nay the 111(111 KST
CASH PK1CH for Bars. We also pay the Ilighesl
Cash Price for Gold Dust.
BI.OCH, MILLER A CJ.r
my6tf Cor. Main and Wanhinffton streets. Dalles.
Oregon Steam Raiigation Co.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
UM
iN AND AFT Ell MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13th nntf
' further uotico,
1'lie ?a$isen?oi. Truin
to connect with steamers
FOR UMATILLA & WALLTJLA
Will start from tho 11. II. DKOT DALLES CITY, on
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at
4t30 A. M.
TIJE STEAMERS
"ONfiONTA" or "IDAHO,'
CAPT. J. McNULTY, Commander,
Will leave DALLES, DAILY, (Sundays cented)al
o'clock, a. v., connecting by tho CASCADE 11 A1LU0A11,
with the steamer
MJJ1PW WORLD" 0T " CASCADES."
CAPT. J. WOLF Commander,
fin Portland. W. B. BRADFORD,
Dalles. Nov. 13, 1866. nl2tfj Atteut O. 8. N. Co.
SELLING OFF
AT COST,
FOR THIRTY DAI'S LONGER ! !
LAST OTIAIVOE ! .
MESSRS. COIIV ft B01IM wonld hereby Inform
their customers and the public at large, that they
w ill continue to sell AT COST, for thirty days lotmer in
order to give one a chance to mako presents for the -Holidays.
We will sell the balance of our stock, con
sisting of
Kl. h Black Silks,
Uents' Cloaks.
Beaver Coats,
Dress Coats,
Pants,
Embroideries,
Boots ft Shoes,
Ac, Ac, Ac,
KICII VlipllUS,
Clonks,
Shawls,
' Dry Goods,
Ilats ft Cnji,
AT SAN FRANCISCO COST,
Without Freight and Exp-nSLS.
This will be the last chance to get borgalns, prior to
closing the concern. COliN ft BOHM.
N.B. All Bills must be paid by th " First of Januarv
I860. If not settled within that tiute. 'lit same will b
plnred ill legal handB. del If.
KEMOVAL.
J. G0ETZ,
E. KOENIOSBERQER,
San Frunclsco.
Dalles.
J. GOEXZ Sc. CO.,
TOBACCONISTS,
Rudio's New Stone Building-,
Washington 8treet, near French ft Oilman's, end bay
opened a well-assorted stock of
li A VAN A and DUMKeTIC SEGARS, .
VIBGINIA and WESTERN TOBACCO
FHKNCII and SCOTCH SNCVV,
MEERSCHAUM and other PIPES.
PLAYING CARDS,
SPOUTING GOODS,
INDIAN and FANCY GOODS, Ac., c.
The trade supplied at LOWEST MARKET PRICES.
TOYS! T0YS!T0YS! TOYS I
FOR TOYS AND FANCY GOODS
For the Holidays, we rerommenaT all dealers hi that
line to tue UABUtT and toy KSiroitlUM of
T11KMAUE11 ft ZUIN,
120 and 322 Battery Street,
n2B:Sp Ban KrancUoo.
.J. W. GURLEY, DENTIST,
Main St. i Dallei, Oregsn.
WlfOCLD RESPECTFULLY INFORM
w the cltliens of this place and vi
cinity, that having returned from a pro- j
lesslonal tour throuirh the mines, he has
again reettnied the practice of DENTISTRY, In the room
Kimieriy ocenptea oy mm, in tne nuiidtng occupied br
Wood ft Butler, Photograph Artists, and adjoining Wal
dron Bros.' Drng Store. He takes this mi-thod of ex
tending thanks, for the liberal patronage heretofore ex
tended uint, ona solicits a continuance of the same.
LIST OF FRICIS.
Entire Denture on Gold BiMe.....,.......$180 to (22&
" Upper Denture, Gold Base..... 00 u jo0
Deuture. Vulcanite Base 70 ' 12S
" Upper Denture, Vulcanite Base 36 11 Hi
Gold Fillings lnxerted from onedollar upward.
Chlldrons' Teeth extracted free af charge. sol3-tf
DlHHOlutlon Aotlce. '
THE FIRM OF J. W. MILLER ft CO. have this day
(Unpolled of their entire stock, in this city to Messrs.
Bunnoli ft Miller, who will continue ihe business at thsj
I same Ftnnd. Mr. Thomas Miller Is authorised to settle
all liabilities and collect all debts due. All persona
knowing themselves Indebted will please come forward;
I and settle and save costs. J. W. MILLER ft Co.
Dalles City, Nov. 23d, WOO. n23tf
Isaac F. Biocb,