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DALI1A.S, OREGON SATURDAY. MARCH 11. 1871. Ml 3 VOL. 2. Sfltr Drt jg0u UtujuBliOT It Issued Every Saturday Horning, at Dallas, Folk County, Oregon. BY It. H. TYSON. OFFICE House. -Mill street, opposite the Court SUBSCRIPTION BATES. SINGLE COPIES One Year,' & 50; Six Months, $15) Jhree Months, l 00. For Clubs often or more $2 per annum. J5btcription mutt be paid etrictly in advance ADVERTISING BATES. One square (10 lines or lees), firstinsert'n, $3 00 Bach subsequent insertion.. 1 00 A liberal deduction will be made to quar terly and yearly advertisers. Professional cards will be inserted at $12 00 per annum. Transient advertisements must be paid for in advance to insure publication. All other advertising bills must be paid quarterly. Legal tenders taken at their current value. Blanks and Job Work of every description furnished at low rates on short notice. THE PRESIDENT ACCEPTS THE PROPOSITION OP A JOI XT COM 31ISSION. , From the Few York Sun February the 10th. Washington, Feb. 9. Conflicting statements have from time to time been recently made concerning the questions of the fisheries and the Alabama claims. The real condition of the case was not known outside of official circles until to-day, when the President submitted to the Senate a confidential message concerning recent correspondence in relation to them, and nominating Sec retary Fish, Minister Schenck, Judge Nelson, Es-Attorney General Hoar, and Senator Williams as Commission ers on the part of the United States, to act in conjunction with a like Commis sion on the part of Great Britain for purposes mentioned in the correspond ence. The execntive authorities knew early this morning that the Queen of Enjj land would state in her speech to Par liament that she had engaged in amica ble communication with the President of the United States, and snggested the appointment of a joint Commission. The Private Secretary of the President delivered the latter's message and en closures to the Senate at half-past two o'clock this afternoon, when a motion was made by Senator Morton, and im mediately agreed to, that the Senate proceed to the consideration of execu tive business. The documents having been read, Senator Sumner opposed the immediate confirmation of the Commissioners. He thought it was better to let the subject go over until the documents should be printed, and the Senate have time for their examination. In this. Senator Davis concurred. Senator Couckling replied to Mr. Sumner ;and 1 Mr. Morton, and also urged immediate confirmation. The debate took a wide range, involving our diplomatic relations, the powers of the President, and the merits of the plan proposed for the adjustment of the pending questions between the two countries. The Senate adjourned, after a session of two hours aod-a half, without coming to a conclusion, but will resume the aubjecf to-morrow. The following is lhe correspondence accompanying the President's message : SIB EDWARD THORNTON TO MR. FISH. Washington, Jan. 26, 1871. Sir : In compliance with an instruc tion received from Earl Granville, I have the honor to state that Her Ma jesty's Government deem it of import ance to the good relations which they are ever anxious should subsist and be strengthened between the United -States .and Great Britain, that a friendly and complete undertanding should be come ito between the two Governments as to ;the extent of the rights which belong to the citizens of the United States and Her Majesty's subjects respectively, with, reference to the fisheries on the coast of Her Majesty's possessions in North America, and as to any other questions between them which afiect the relations of the United States to ward "those possessions. As the consideration of these matters would, however, involve investigations of a somewhat complicated nature, and as it is very desirable that they should be thoroughly examined, I am directed by Lord Granville to propose to the Government of the United States THE APPOINTMENT OF A JOINT 111011 COMMISSION, which shall be composed of members to be named by each Government. It shall hold its sessions at Washington, and shall treat of and discuss the mode of settling the different questions which have arisen out of the fisheries, as well as those which affect the relations of the United States towards Her Majes ty's possessions in North America. I am confident that this proposal will be met by your. Government in the same cordial spirit of friendship which has induced her Majesty's Government to tender? it; andl cannot doubt but that in that case, the result will not fail to contribute to the maintenance of the good relations between the two coun tries which lam convinced the Govern- ment'of the United States, and that of Her Majesty, equally have at heart. I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, Sir, your most obedient, humble servant, Edward Thornton. The Hon. Hamilton Fish, &c.,&c. NR. FISH TO 8IR EDWARD THORNTON. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, WASHINGTON, . Jan. 30, 1871. Sir : I have the honor to acknow ledge the receipt of your note of Jan. 2G, in which you inform me that, in compliance with instructions from Earl Granville, that Her Majesty s Govern ment deems it of im portance to the good relations which it is ever anxious should subsist and be strengthened be tween the United States and Great Britain, that a friendly and complete understanding should be come to be tween the two Governments, as to the extent of the rights which belong to the citizens of the United States and Her Majesty's subjects respectively, with reference to THE FISHERIES ON THE COAST of Her Majesty's possessions in North America, aud as to any other questions befween them which afiect the relations of the United States towards thoe pos sessions; aud further, as the considera tion of these questions would involve investigations, of a somewhat complicat ed nature, and as it is very desirable that they should be thoroughly exam ined, you are directed by Lord Grao- ille to propose to the Government of the United States the appointment of a joint High. Commission, whi6h shall be composed of members to be chosen by each Government, shall hold its ses sions at Washington, and shall treat of and discuss the mode of settling the differences which have arisen out of the fisheries, as well as those which afiect the relations of the United States towards her Majccsty's possessions in North America. I have laid your note before the President, who instructs me to say that he shares with her Majesty's Govern ment the appreciation of the importance of a friendly and complete un lerstand ing between the two Governments with reference to the subjects specially suggested for the consideration of the proposed joint High Commission, and he fully recognizes .the friendly spirit which has prompted the proposal. The President is, however, of the opinion that without the adjustment of a class of questions not alluded to in your note, the proposed High Commission would fail to establish the permanent rela tions, and the sincere, substantial and lasting friendship between the two Gov ernments, which, in common with Her Majesty's Government, he desires should prevail. He thinks that the re moval of the differences which arose during the rebellion in the United States, and which have existed since then, growing out of the acts commit ted by the several vessels which have given rise to the claims known as THE ALABAMA CLAIMS, will also be essential to the restoration of cordial and amicable relations be tween the two Governments. He de sired me to say that, should Her Ma jesty's Government accept this view of tins matter, and assent that this subject also may be treated of by the proposed high commission, and may thus be put in the way of a final and amicable settle roent, this Government will with much pleasure appoint High Commission ers on the part of the United States to meet those who may be appointed on behalf of Her Majesty's Government, and will spare no efforts to secure, at the earliest practicable moment, a just and amicable arrangement of all the questions 'which now unfortunately stand in the way of an entire and abid ing friendship between the two nations. ; I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, Sir, your very obedient servant, Hamilton Fisn. SIR EDWARD THORNTON, K. C. 11. &0. SIR EDWARD THORNTON TO MR. FI8H. Washington, Feb. 2, 1871. Sir: I have the honor to acknow ledge . the receipt of your note of the 30th ult., and to offer you my sincere and'cordial .thanks for the friendly and conciliatory j spirit which pervades it. Wi(h reference to that part of it in which you! state tnat the President thinks that the removal of the differ ences which arose during the rebellion in the jUnited States, which h-ive exist ed since then, growing out of the acts committed by the several vessels Which have giveo rise to the claims generally known as the Alabama claims, will also be essential to the restoration of cordial and amicable relations between the two Governments, I have the honor to in form you that I have submitted to Earl Granville the opinion thus expressed by the President of the United States, the friendliness of which I beg you to believe I fully appreciate. I am now authorised by his Lordship to state that jt would give Her Majes ty's Government great satisfaction if the claims commonly known by the name of the Alabama claims were sub mitted to the consideration of the same High Commission by which Her Ma jesty's Government have proposed that the questions relating to the British possessions in North America should be discussed, provided that all other claims, both of British subjects and cit izens of the United States, arising out of acts committed during the recent civil war in this country, are similarly referred to the same Commission. The expressions made use of in the name of the President in your above mentioned note with regard to the Ala bama claims, convince ine that the Gov eminent of the United States will con sider it of importance that these causes of dispute between Ue two countries should also and at the same time be done away with, and that you will ena ble me to convey to my Government the assent tf the President to the addition which they thus propose to the duties of the Hifjh Commission, and which cannot fail to make it more certain that its labors will lead to the removal of all differences which cxbt between the two countries. I have the honor to be, wijh the highest consideration. Sir, your most obedient, huintde servant. Edward Thornton. The Hon. Hamilton Fish, &c. c. mr fish to sir edward thornton. Department of State. Washing ton, Feb. 3, 1871. Sir: I have the honor to acknow ledge the receipt of I your note of the 1st inst., in which you inf orm me that you are authorized by E.irl Granville to state that it would give Her 5lajesty's Government great satisfaction if the claims commonly known by the name of the Alabama claims were submitted to the consideration of the same High Commission by which Her Majesty's Government has proposed that the questions relating to the British posses sions in North America should be dis cussed, provided that all other claims, both of British subjects and citizens of the United States, arising out of acts committed during the recent civil war in this eountry are similarly referred to the same Commission. I have laid your note before the President, and he has directed me to express the satisfaction with which he has received the intelligence that Earl Granville has authorized you to state that Her Majesty's Government has accepted the views of this Government as to the disposition to be made of the so-called Alabama c'aims. He also directs me to say, with reference to the remainder of your.note, that if there be other and further claims of British subjects or American citizens growing ont of acts committed during the late civil war in this country, he assents to the propriety of their reference to the same High Commicsion ; but he sug gests that the High Commissioners shall consider only such claims of. this description as may be presented by the Governments of j the respective claimants at an early day, to bo agreed upon by the Commissioners. t have the honor to be, with the highest consideration. Sir, Your obedient servant, Hamilton Fish. 8ir edward tiiorntpn, k. c. b.,'&0.: IIKLOW THE EARTH'S CRUST. When we wero publishing a paper in Lewisburg, West Virginia, several years ago. a very singular accident be fel a young man there, which he nar rated briefly at the time. A few days ago, we chanced to meet him in Mus kegon, and ho narrated his adventure, at our request It occurred on the farm of General A. W. G. Davis, in Greenbrier County, in 1856. We give th story in his own Words, as near as we can recollect them : " I was plowing On general Davis' farm, in 185G, unsuspicious of being on insecure ground, when suddenly the earth seemed to fall beneath me. I saw the horses desceodin, but was too frightened to let go the plow handles. The pitch of the horses with the earth gave my fall an impetus, aod somehow I caught the mane of one of them in my fall, aud so held on instinctively. What I thought when failing, I can hardly tell at any rate I did soml rapid thinking. When I landed, I fell on the horse whose mane I had bold of; and although the horse was instantly killed, I was merely stunned and con fused. On recovering, I lookeed up, and the hole through which 1 had fallen looked so small I concluded I must have fallen full a hundred and fifty feet. My first thought was to call for aid, but I instantly recalled the fact that I was at least a mile from Gen. Davis' house, and that there was not the remotest possibility that auy one had seen my descent into the earth. It was then early in the morning, and as I had brought out my dinner with me, no one would miss me before nightfall. While poring over these in my mind, I heard the rush of water close at hand, and it occurred to me that I must have fal'en upon the bed of a sinking creek, which, as you know, falls into the earth above Frankfort, and does not come out but once till it reaches the banks of the Greenbrier Uiver. To stay where I was, or to at tempt to follow the subterancous pas sige, was the next question. 1 sometimes took the team to my own tenant stables, and therefore might not be missed for some days, so I determined to follow the stream. I waded into it, and judg ing from its depth of from one to three feet, I concluded it must be the identi cal sinking creek spoken of. Leaving my dead companion behind me, I fol lowed the stream. For the most part I had pretty easy work of it, but some times I came to njeep place, where I was forced to swim for a considerable distance; again was often precipitated headlong into deep water by the precip itous, rocky bed of the stream. Talk about the darkness of the grave! The grave itself cou!d not havo been more implpbly dark than the passage I was following. The occa sional rippling of the waters was an in expressibly dear sound to my ears. Day and night was all the same to me. At last, wearied with my efforts, I laid down on a comparatively dry rock to rest, and mut have slept for hours. When I awoke again, i took to the water, carefully ascertaining which 'way it ran, so as not to lose my labor by re tracing my steps. It seemed to me the further I went, the more difficult pro gress became. When I had gone about a mile, I came to a place where the archway narrowed so much that I had to use my hands and knees in the water. Here was a dilemma 1 had not looked for. 1 tried either bank of the river, but found no -passage. I could swim under water for a considerable distance, but the distanco before me was un known, and I hesitated long before making the dangerous venture. At last 1 concluded my fate was as doubtful in returning as in proceeding, and plunged boldly into the current, and soon found t.iat it was so swift in its confined pas sage that I only needed to hold my breath to go through. In the course of twenty or thirty feet I again got my head above water, and took a long breathing spell. Again the archway above seemed to enlarge, and the bed of the stream became more even. I sped along comparatively rapidly, keeping my hands outstretched to prevent my running against the jagged rocks. Wearied out, I again laid down and slept soundly in my wet clothes. On awakening, I pursued my course down the stream, and at last, a long distanco ahead, 1 saw a glimmer that looked very bright in the darkness I was then shut in. Ncaring this, I found that it did not increase in brightness ; and when I had gone perhaps a' mile, I came to another place where my path narrowed to the very tunnel filled by the water. My case now became more desperate. I could not possibly re trace my steps, so I submitted myself to the current, and was immeasurably overjoyed to find myself rapidly swept into daylight. Exhausted and half drowned, I crept out upon the land, and was not long in recognizing the ob jects about me. I had come out iu the Greenbrier Itiver, as I knew from the familiar look of Geoeal Davis' mill on the hank. On reaching home, I found that I had been forty-eight hours in making my perilous journey of six miles underground." The hole where this man went through is now fenced around. On listening, one can plainly hear the rush of waters below, and a, stone thrown in will splash. HoniQ Gazette. PROFESSIONAL-CARDS, d C. JOIIiV J. DALY, ATTORNEY-AT-L AW. - -I., Notary. Public, &c, HUEXA VISTA. 41-tf J. j H. M Y E.R, Atf,y & Counsellor-at-Lav , Dallas,' Polk County, Oregon. OFFICE io the Court House. 34-ly J. C. GRU3BS, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURCJEO.V, Offers bis Services to the Citizens of Dallas j and Vicirity, OFFICE&t NICHOLS' Drug Store. I 34-tf P. A. French. I J. MeMAHos, NEW BLACKSMITH SHOP, liola. Polk Ciuuty. i All Kinds of Itlarksmlthli? done on Short Notice, and to the Satitfactim of Customers, and at Reanatlt3 Rates. Special attention pall to ISursc-JhoeIti. Oct. 27, 1370. FRENCH McMAIION. t ) 34-iy it c m i: m it i:iu THAT THK m INDEPENDENCE HOTEL IUj been RE-FITTED, and to pains is now spared to make all who may ct'l Comfortable and Happy. A goud Suhle is kept in connection with the House. Call and see u. Oct. 27, U70. JEREMIAH OALWICK. 34-ly j. n. situs, jri. n., Physician and Surgeon, Dallas, Ogn. Having remmcd practice, will give special attention to Obstetrics, and the treatment ut the diseases of Women and Ctildren 2rOffiee at his residence. W. D. J K V Vll ICS, M. DM Physician and burgeon. Kola, Oregon. Special attention given to Obstetrics and I)imu.sej of Women. Itf J. li. DAVIDSON, M. I)., Physician and Surgeon, Independence, Ojjn. 1 T. V. n. Eiuliree. PHYSICS AI fc SUIttiEOX AMITY, YAMHILL CO., OREGON. $T" Office at residence. 14yl Attorney and Counscllor-at-Law, Salem, ohi:(;on. 'Will practice in all the Courts of Record and Inferior Courts of this State. OFFICE In Watkinds A Co'a Brick, up stairs. 1 ' P. . S V h I I V A IV, Attorney & Counsellor-At-Law, Dallas, Oregon, Will practice in all tho Courts of the State. 1 J. fc. COLLIAS, Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law. Dallas. Oregon. Special attention given to Collections and to matters pertaining to Real Estate. 1 OKO. B. CURACY. B. SUBLET. CUKRUY & HURLEY, Attorney s-A t-Iaw, LAFAYETTE - - - - OREGON. ! 3-tf ilIAEUOIV ElAIVISKY, AU'y&Coimscllor-at-Law, Lafayette, Oregon. . L ; 3-tf j E. O. SLOAT, Carriage and Ornamental SI PAIIVTER, j Commercial Street, j Opposite SUrkey'a Block, 21-tf ! 8ALEM. RVSSELIi & FERRY, Real1 Estate Brokers and Real Estate Auctioneers, 0FFICE.St. Charles Hotel Building, PORTLAND - - - - - OREGON. I For Sale. rpiHRTY SHARES OF STOCK IN EL JL lendala Woolen Mills for Salo. Inquire of ASA SIIREVJJ; Dallas, Jan. 27th 1871. 4S-tf PROFESSIONAL CARDS, &C. J. iU. ISAII J JIOKE, , PORTLAND - - - - OREGON. General News Agent Por Oregon and Adjacent Terrrltories. Also SPECIAL COLLECTOR of ail kind, of CLAIMS. AGENT for the Dallas Republican. ... ...... ' COX; Sc EAR HART, WHOLESALE a RETAIL GROCERS mOORE'S DLOCE, SALSSX. , , Goods by the Package at Reduced Rate mylO 3tf Underwood, Barker & Co, W AGOIV MAKERS, Commercial street, Salem. Oregon, MANUFACTURE ALL KINDS OF WAG ONS after the most approved styles and the beet of workmanship, on short notice, aod ' AT PORTLAND PRICES! 21-tf S a d d I e ryf Harne ss. S. C. STILES, Slain st. (opposite the Court Honse), DafllsTs), MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Whips, Collars-, Check Lines, etc., etc., of all kinds, "which he it prepared to sell at the lowest living rates. arREPAIRINO done on short notice. BANK EXCHANGE SALOON, Main street, Dallas, Ogn .I7INES.LIQUORS, POKTER.ALE IT Bitters, Cigars, Candies, Oysters, and Sardines will be serred to gentle men on the outside of the counter, 1y a gentle man who has an eye to "til" on the inside. , So come along, dots' make no delay, and 32 W. F. CLING AN. i HURGREfl & SKOLER, ' . ,. ...... j Importers and Dealers in j FURNITUIIE AND fh T,a rost Sfnrk anil tm 'ChiW niture House in Portlainl. WAREROOMS AND FACTORY5 ; COINER SALMON ANDFIRST STBEETsV PORTLAND, OREGON.! EDUCATIONAL. LA CREOLE ACADEMY, Dallas, Polk County Oregon. 7 ' MR. M. M. OGLESBYN..........pBmcirAL. MISS C. A. WATT... .........Assistast. day, the 31st of October. The Teachers are 1 determined to do ercrything io their power to ( make this School econd to none, of its grade, ! in the State.. They earnestly solicit the hearty Co-operation of the Community, nnd a Liberal Patronage from the Public, ,j EXPENSES. -PrwAht, per Term ...... ...$4 0ft " Commos Enoi.tsH, per Term... 8 Oft Higher English, per Term 8 00 1 ' - ..t Latin or French Language, Two Dollar! Extra. V I " These f gures will Ve greatly reduced by the application of the. Eadowaaent Fmnd. All' Students entering the School will share equally" the benefit of this Fund. Students will not fee admitted for a less poriou loan a mui j.erm. vn&rgea wm oe made from the time of Entering. , ; ? No deduction 'Vnade for Absence, except fel 1 case of protracted Sickness. T - N. LEB, Chairmnn Bit. Qom WM. nO WE, See, of Board. ;, WOOl. WAJVTEIK THE ELLENDALE MILL COMPANY will give the highest market price lot wool, delivered at their factory in Tolk Co. ' Their Storo is also open, with a general as sortmentof Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware Ac. J . . . . S-tf For , Sale. TEN ACRES OF LAND, with good House and Bam, all foncod and under good ImV provement,' situated in the Town of Dallas, Polk County, an extraordinary opportunity. u. . : . I u . t PUBLICAN. 43-tf -NOTICE. Vf V T. ' . . J A LL THOSE INDEBTED TO TnB J Common School Fund will please call at the Treasurer's Office in Dallas, Polk County,' o ' nttle tho Interest due said Fund immedi ately. R. M. MAY. Ucil Agent Polk Co, 5Mm mm