(HI ; ravla AMU FAnviwa. A' clergyman lately addressed bis female auditory as follows: "fie not uivim vuwv vi.v t.uoovu JJUIU uuiu ivui eex the distinguished compliment of appearing first to a female after toe resurrection, for it was only done that tbe glad tidings might spread all the sooner. A Chicago clergyman missed his stockings on Christmas morning, and . after a lone search found one on eaeb horn of a new milch cow, which bad been presented to him by bis parish toners, and ornamented in this way to indicate that it was a Christmas gift. ' In addition to the railroad from Cairo to St. Louis, which will be built this summer, another from Cairo to Vinoennes, Ind., is contemplated, by ; wbioh it is proposed to make a broad guage connection with the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad, and thus secure a direot route to Now York. After seven years' appeal, only twelve thousand pounjs out of tho fifty thousand required to decorate St. Paul's Church, London, has been subscribed. Such a matter would not have heart nn Inner in rnntomnlntinn !n , this country, although abroad they say wo are behind tho age in matters of tine art. The late Mr. Corwin was raised a farmer, and is said to have been a wagoner in is la. Un his return from Mexico, with his naturally dark skin considerably bronzed, he was intro duced to an English gentleman as an " Ohioan." The Englishman shook him by the hand and asked " whotber his tribe were at peaoo .with tbe whites?" . Those French are a wonderful peo ple 1 What they can't explain, neither Edipus nor a Philadelphia lawyer need bother their brain about. They have lately ben explaining Joseph's amazing virtue and selfdenial in that little affair with Po'Jphar's wife. Here's tho explanation : A recent del ver, and digger and mouser after Egyptian antiquities, has discovered h welt authenticated statue of Mrs. Potiphar; and this statue shows that the lady had a snub nose, an enor mous, protruding mouth, and was, in short, as ugly as the devil. That ac counts for the milk in the cocoaout. Hasn't Joseph bu:lt no a bier refuta tion for virtue on a small capital J ' It don't go. The Humboldt Eeqis ter has the following:. Speaking of tilings aramatio, reminds us of tne time we put in a weary night near Ousley's Bar. Tbe landlady's daugh. 1 ter triod to make out our gait, and we evaded all direct questions. At last she determined beyond nersuasion lthat we were "a actor.'' Not denying it nailed the assumption for a positive fact. Humoring this, we asked her if they over had theatrical performances there. "Iso, thir," said the lisping fair nnA with t.hn rrnlrlon tnrtlra. to a haven't had anv theatre vet : we wath Kuiu yu uuyu xaiuuu nun xtuiatu liitht month, 'up at Ou.bleytb, and everybody went j but' Damon got I'ythiatnarunK, and it oian tgo." m.-r" j " - SEALED PROPOSALS, In duplicate, will be received at the office of the undersigned at Vancouver Depot, W. T., also, at the office of the A; 0. B., at FORT . r tta r .1 t,..nn, iiaa mi ... jfllliUfto. vrvfEun, uu . luni dviod., a. i., unill Thursday, 12 o'clock M, the 10th DAY OF HAY, 1866, tor furnlehlnar the U. 8. Subsistence Derartmcnt with Two Hundred Head 200 of Beef Cuttle, (or the Subsist nice of the Troops in the District of Boise. Bald Cattle to tw of goodand Merchantable quality, aud to be deliv ered to the A. 0. 8. at FORT BOISE, I. T, or an author- lr.ed agent or the subsistence Department, in said Dis trict, on or before the 30th day of June, 1866. Each Bid to be accompanied by a Bond (with at least two sureties) In the sum of Five Thousand Dollars, for the faithful performance of the proposals contained In the Dius, in case tne nia is accepted. - No bid will be received for a less quantity than Fifty . iw; MOW..' - ' . . , ; Bids must state the Dries) In U. 8. GOLD coin. ' The contract will be subject to the approval of tbe De partment ana uivision uommapners. V sue aniuirsign-u nHnaw uiniseu inv riEni to reject ' any or all Bida that he may deem unieasonable. Bids to be addressed to the A. 0. a. at either of the aliova named Posts, and endorsed thus : " Proposals tor Beeruatue." , . , . V ... . flVA tt mrjioira ' v Cpt.andA.O,M. U.S. A.,A.a8. ' Ov 8". BtnuutiitoB Omoi, Vancouver Depo', . T. p22-12t Anrll lBlh IftM. i. Oregon Steam Navigation Co. SUMMER ARRANGEMENT. THE STEAMERS WEZ PERCE CHIEF, WEB-FOOT, TEiMIVO, OWYUEE, YAKIMA, SPJRAY & OKANAGON, Captain) X. , C0E, C. 0. FELTON, J. II. D. GRAY, and TII08. J. STUMP, Will ran durlri the inumn from Tei.tii tn nwiTir. LKWWT0NCLA' WU1TK ULUm BLOUSE and One of the above named boata will Wv ir.n UMATILLA and WALLULA, DAILY (Sundaje excepted) The Passengfei. Train to connect with steamers at Celllo will start from the svauroaa uepoi, dallp.s un I. at o o'clock, A. M. Boata will be dispatched fur WHITK itMirva vi. LOUSE and LEWISTON aa ofien as the necessity of the MWlu will UGU1BUU. JOB PORTLAND THROUGH IS ONE DAY. The Steamera "ONEONTA," on "IDA. II O , " CAPT. J. MoNULTY, Commander, Will Wn nAT.r.RO. TiiTr.v a..a... a . . o'clock, A. K.,coniieotlut by the CASCADE I1AILKOAD, with the steamers NEW WORLD, CASCADE, or WILSON Gr. HTJISX, CAPT. J. WOLF, ; Commander, f Portland. FRANK T. DODOE. Dalles. Aptll 8, 1866. nl2tf Agent 0. 8. N. Co. TTnion State Ticket. FOR CONGRESS RUFUS MAELORY, Of Marion. FOR GOVERNOR: GEO. L. WOODS, Of Wasco. FOR SECRETARY OF STATE! SAMUEL E. 91 AY, Of Marlon, FOR STATE TREASURER: E. IV. COOKE, Of Marion. FOR STATE PRINTER: W. a. Mcpherson, Of Linn. FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FIFTH DISTRICT: C. R. MEIGS, Of Waaco. . Virginia City, Montana & Elackfoot OVERLAND STAGE LINE! BE;X. . IIOLLIDAY, Proprietor. COACORD STAGES .LEAVE BOISE CITY EVERY OTHER DAY FOR BLACKFOOT, Salt Lake City Denver City, MISSOURI RIVER, Connecting at SALT LAKE CITY with Concord Stages JlUIlDlUg W Virginia City, Nevada, AND SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA. Boiro City to Salt Lake City 1100 00 i.H Virginia, City, Montana 125 00 " " " Misaonrt River, Legal Tender $300, Gold, $11)0.... 400 00 For further information apply at OVERLAND STAGE LINE OFFfOE, Boise Clty 1. T., J. N. TODD, Agent. mhOdSm LANGLEY, CROWELL & CO., IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEUGG-ISTS, Corner of Clay and Battery Sts., SAN FHA1VOISOO. .. Dih22:d6m. Dlt. TJ. W. MITCHELL, Orrio WALDBOK'S BUILDING, . RiairMCJ Corner of Thud and Washington Streets, DALLES CITY DRUG STORE. P. CRAIG, WHOLI8AL1 AND BITAIIi DEALER IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, Perfumery, Fancy Soaps, PATENT MEDICINES, 0. 1-tf DRUGS AND PATENT MEDICINES!! DRUGS AND PATENT MEDICINES, U DRUGS AND PATENT MEDICINES II S. LEMOIV, WH0USALI Alts RETAIL DRUGGIST, 'Washington Street, between Main and Becond Streets DALLES, OREGOJV. S LEMON is able to supply parties In want of Drum, . Patent Medicines, Chemicals, Acids, Perfumery, nuu every omor ariicie enumeraiea witn tne WHOLESALE DRUG BUSINESS, At the lowest market rates. S" Physicians and Merchants Intending to purchase iur miies, wm uu wen to give mm a can. TRUSSES & SHOULDER BRACES In great variety. 8. LRMON. ap.8:tf. Washington St., between Main adn Second. PORTLAND FOUNDRY AND MACHINE SHOP, FIRST STREET, between Yamhill and Morrison. Steam Kngliiea offrom4to4o horse. . (jksgt a. nnwer tltlixr Pnrtalilu nr r-Z3CXJ Wj. f Stationary. Also, Cl R- r'Stf .t.L CULAR SAW MILLS 7 f tfKx-X- llit ji COM 1'LETK,' constantly ? M fc?fi?M on hand. Also, Hay Pros- SfT0Sw&iMrtS5 bub ui ml sizes, lulling m Machinos.fWoodworth's - pattern,) Wrouirlit and Cast iron work for Ver- SXSUk tlcalSawnndOrlatmillsi rigflT St'' Brass and Iron Castings -a" aud 1TROVGIIT IRON WORK of every description. I am also prepared to furnish Quartz Mills complete, of the Latest & most Improved Patterns. These Mills can beforwarded to anv cart of the mines as the weight of the entire niachlnerv will not exceed 3. 000 pounds. Horse rowers S Airrieultnral TmDlamnnta manufactured to order at the very LOWEST CASH PRICE N. B. Partlculor attention paid to REPAIRS. fe20-tf MRS. L. WHITE'S HEW PHOTOGRAPH ROOMS, Washington Street. HATING NEWLY FITTED UP THE GALLERY over Degtiar's Store, would resDectfullv announce to all those wishing Photographs, Carts do Tlslte, Ac, that they will do well to ftfve her a call . Particular at tention paid to taking Ladies and Children's Pctures. occi:ii. D. D. STEPHENSON DENTIST, HA8 RF.MOVED H18 OFFICE 0PPO eite Bloch, Miller A Co, where he is prcparea 10 ao au Kinas or DENTAL WORK. In a skillful and well finlshtd manner. TEETH Insertec from one to an entire set, on Gold or Rubber Plate. H.i.n. hhiva I) -1. V. 11l. . A... . A... . nl.v nil nuuuw jrmte, irum co 10 900 ; JTOI Gold Plate, from $78 to $125. ,. srrersons havinn work done by me not proving sat isfactory will not be reauired ta DR. DAVY'S SPECIFIC COMPOUND, An Expeditious Cure for all diseases of the SE XUA.L ORGANS, THIS prompt and efncatlons Remedy for the enre Ghonorruja, Gleet, Strictures, and Diseases of the TIHnnrV HrMn. mabaa a an.. . I.I . . . i .t r i. "F""J wunou tne least restriction to diet, exposure or change In application """i : "in iwiiumy cure any case wnicn can be produced. The disease It removes as speedily as Is con sistent with the production of a thorough and permanent c".r.e- Sarther' the disease cannot be contracted if the SPECIFIC COMPOUND Is taken when exposed, Its Ingredients are entirely Vegetable, aud no Injurious effect, either constitutionally or locally, can be caused bv Usnse. Price One Dollar and Fifty cents tier bottle. Bent by Express carefully packed-. IIOSTKTTKIti SMITH k DEAN. Agents, . o. 1 and 403 Battery street, cor Clay, iyVMm' San Francisco. B. DAUUBI. 0. W. ARMIflt S. W. AMII8. AR.MES DALLAM. Importers and Jobbers of WOOD AXD WILLOW WARE, ' BRUSHES, TWINES, CORDAGE, Ac. And Manufacturers of California Palls, Tabs, Brooms, Ac. 217 A 219 SacramentoStreet, between Front and Davis San Francisco. ocll:vmdaw. LINCOLN HOUSE, Curnar Washington and Front Streets, PORTLAND, OREGON. FIRST-CLASS HOTEL. LARGEST IN THE STATE. Charges Reasonable. AN OMNIBUS will attend all the Boats arid convey Passengers and tbelr baggage to the House Free of Charge, or to any other House In the dry fortO cents. P. 8 HOT AND COLti BATH8lnthe Hctue.8'"'' All the Steamers for Oregon City, Vancouver, Monti oello and Astoria land at the Lincoln Housk Whart seplita ," . . DAILY MOUNTAINEER H BfipT-Mi 'I f I .1 PRESS . BOOK & JOB PRINTING OFFICE, First Street, between Main and B ' DALLES., ....... OREGON. JOB PRINTING OP EVERY VARIETY Executed with accuracy and dispatch. IN A STYLE THAT WILL COMPARE FAVORABLY with the very best, and AT BATES AS CHEAP AS THE CHEAP ST to ORsn: Cards and Bil l-II ends CHECKS, DRAFTS, RECEIPTS, ' . POSTERS AND PROGRAMMES FOR THEATRES CONCERTS EXHIBITIONS die, c., ' tfCf PHIKTED I IH1 HOST ATTRACTIVE STANIUB. ALSO. WAT-BILLS, BILLS OF FA RE. LETTER HEADS. RECEIPTBOOKS. BILLS LADIKQ, Rriefs and Pamphlets, T1SITINO, WEDDING AND "AT HOME" CARDS Irties:iBts Labels, In short, everything that can be done in a Book and Job Printing Office, from the smallest and most delicate Card or Circular, to the largest slsa and most showy Posting Bill and which will be turned out in a style that cannot fail to insure entire satisfaction. OUE FACIUTRS FOR f HI IIICOTIOH tt ' rirrorto ATivtr ddimtimi u lu w i k n i i v l rrv.il? I I ix VJ In the most beautiful Colors, Bhades and Tints, Such as Fancy Posting1 Bills! From a single Sheet to the Largest Mammoth. ORNAMENTAL SHOW CARDS. PURFVMERS' LA It K 1.1. at Are unsurpassed by those of any other establishment IB Oregon. We devote special attention to this branch of tl. business, and are continually adding to our alroadv exten sive and well appointed assortment of material, NEW TYPES, BORDERS, ORNAMENTS. etc.. rfc- rfo- ' Of tbe most modern and elaborate designs. Onr stock o. FANCY INKS. TINTS. AC. An of the finest quality, and for richness of color and durability, cannot be equaled In the State. The principle upon which business Is asked for this es tabllshment is, that persons will consult their own inter ests, by awarding their custom to that office in which their money can be expended to the best advantage. To this end we solicit all In want of good Printing, at very reasonable charges, to call and examine specimens, and Judge for yourselves. writers irons ine upper lonniry Will have dur special care, and friends from the interto may rely upon having their orders Slled promptly, asw HAVE THE ONLY IMPROVED GORDON POWER PRESS In the State of Oregon ! Addressi MOUNTAINEER OFFICE ""e-tf . Dalles. Oregon. JACKSON SALOON! CORNER COURT AND SECOND STREETS, DALLES, OREGON. THH TJNDERSIGNKD, HAVING REMOVED FROM THE "BELLA UNION" CELLAR. INTO Gates' INe-w Buildlnzr ' Bear to inform th rmhli t.B. , ... - j a their customers with the best Wines, Liquors and Cigars. THE MARKET AFFORDS. ALSO, A . Free Luncli ! Every day and evening. ' B. 8CHUTZ S. KLEIN yroprletorff. decS-lf Hard. Wood Lumber,. CARRIAGE AND WAGON MATERIALS WE BEO TO CALL ATTENTION of Carriage Manl nfacturers and Dealers tn the i.ro. nri plete assortment of CARRIAGE and WAGON MATKRI ALS We are constantly receiving from the East, specially selects fcr tbe OalifUrnla market, comprising, Oak, Hickory, and Second Growth Ash Flank, Hickory Axles, Wagon Poles, Hubs, Spokes, Felloes, Rims, Shaits, Ac. Ac, which We offer at the lowest Cash Prices. aT Orders Addressed to our hotide will receive promo altfintlnn. vi ytt . . r iliam. 29 A 81 Battery Street, Pan Francisco, . "W Seventh Street Satraniento. 0.WATXM0PM, H.W:1Iaoo A Co, J.W.Lima Ban Francisco. Sacramento. N iur)t F TILLMAN. 0U A0INI IlSj 0AU-OMIA FB . TILTON & MoFARLAND'S Fire Sc Burglar Proof Sales. . STEEL-LINED VAULTS,. ; ., . . "-WITH--. . ,'; . Combination Loclr. 4-Coojtantly , hand a rail assortment of SAFES. ' ... , 318 BATTERY STREET, , iFv-0a " . Ban'Ftayclsco.-' , - , ,1 ". ,-. ,,..v jK't'i