Road appropriation debate across upper Cascades and Washougal bridge
Washington Territory lawmakers debate a $1000 road appropriation from the Territorial treasury to connect the upper Cascades landing on the Columbia to Vancouver city. Levi Farnsworth named commissioner to supervise the project and pledges by subscribers must match the appropriation. The piece stresses the bridge at Washougal as essential, urges subscriptions, and notes Clarke County ties and funding needs. The article also praises cemetery improvements and hints at a future territorial convention.
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Territory
Washington
Columbia River
Vancouver
Levi Farnsworth
Lepet
Tate
Washougal
Cascades
Washougal Bridge
Parosworth
Clarke County
Puget Sbund
Emigration Promotes Farm Lands North of Vancouver
A provincial discussion notes overflow and flood risks on rich lands near Vancouver but highlights fertile unsettled prairie regions north of the Columbia. It cites a farmer shifting from overflow prone fields to inland sites fifteen miles north of Vancouver and predicts strong emigration to Washington Territory and Oregon with newcomers seeking productive homesteads and market access.
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Colombia
Boalde
Vancouver
Farma
Lim
Thi
Willamette Valley
Columbia River
Washington Territory
Oregon
Tour County
Mount Mead Ascent Report From Mt Laud Expedition
Professor A Wood and party return from Mt Laud ascent describing perilous conditions due to warm weather and deep snow. They estimate height at 17040 feet using boiling water and a thermometer, note volcanic lava debris and sulfur vapor, glaciated blue ice, alpine flora, and specimen collection.
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A. Wood
Mt. Laud
Weited
Oregonian
Nep
Mt. Eaud
North America
Mt. Ilanc
Tev
Dr. Atkinson
Aow
James Dewido
de, Whitehead
U.S
Builders plan brick market on Main Street corner
Anort to Renvinw and partners have purchased the wagon shop corner on Main Street from Mr. Win Ranek. They will ground break for a brick 26 by 40 building to replace the burned property. Others like Mr. Stevens may rebuild similarly. Local observers urge brick construction for profit and durability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anort
F.C, Durgan & Company
Win
Ranek
Humediainly
Stevens
Gring
Navigation of Washington Territory rail route chosen
A report by Levi Farnsworth favors the Naches Pass route over Snoqualmie for a Cascade Mountains railway. The legislature appropriated 2000 more by private subscription, totaling 4000 for road improvements under W. Ry Downey or John Denny, depending on the selected pass. Vancouver, Aug. 26. The article notes public improvements and urges fair play and prosperity for all parts of the territory.
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Washington Territory
Nachess Pass
Cascade Mountains
Inethis
Ton
Lor Farnsworth
W. Ry, Downey
Steilacoom
Nacheas Pass
John Denny
Snoqualmie
Parraworth
Ion
Jenny Desny
W. R. Dowsar
O'Wa
Levi Farnsworth
Fine Company Organizes to Build City Fire Wetting Fund
Citizens met Monday to organize a tire company following a destructive fire. Subscriptions reach nearly 1000 while many supporters have yet to contribute. A minimum 2000 is needed to start the effort, with hopes to expand as the town joins in to prevent future calamities.
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Wetlin
Wn incMelent
Nome
Dogs and the problem of nuisance in town life
A writer laments noisy dogs disturbing nights with a chorus of about twenty curs. The author argues many dogs only serve to deter meat spoilage and suggests removing the worst offenders would improve public order and the town’s well being.
Washington Territory Biennial Legislative Act Adopted
The legislature passes a biannual session law setting pay for council members at five dollars per day and other officers at five dollars per day with specific election timing. It also disapproves a prior act and notes the Organic Act dates. The piece then shifts to a letter about corn cultivation in the West, praising early planting and reliable yields, and discussing fruit markets and pricing.
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Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Amer
Andual
Aaron
Territory
Skumants County
Hhereby
Congress
Eoriling Cleck
Explosion at Petaluma Depot Kills Four
A locomotive exploded at the Petaluma railroad depot in San Pionofvco on Monday morning. Four people were killed, five seriously and others slightly wounded. The dispatch notes the sudden blast scattering debris and the shock it caused, marking it as the town's worst accident to date.
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Petaluma
San Pionofvco
Dispatcl
Local Fraternal Installations and Notices Reported
A new Lodge of Good Templars was instituted in the city on Wednesday with officers installed by U K Lines and others named. The Governor of Oregon California and Nevada sign a joint address backing the Philadelphia Convention of Southern Unionists. Advertisements urge agents for Headley’s History of the Great Rebellion and the Modern Geneve Arias by Mircoace, with details on subscriptions and deliveries in Clarke County upcoming.
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Philadelphia
New Dr. Joang
Great
Union Party
North
Tritor
Good Templars
U. K
DDG
W. Ce
T. Stilee
S. Moree
W. D. Voy
Morse
Guehroll
J. Piiegerald
W. D
Wool
W.D
T. Thomas Johnson
W.D.M
Mary Tempest
W. Dot
C. Powers
W. Dls
Magpie FR. Sours
Maguie Sullivan
W. D. Lil S
Carrie Rankin
Jennie Hankin
W. DD. M
Oreegon
California
Nevada
Pacific States
Cabinet turmoil and wartime dispatch disputes amid 1863 political shifts
Reports from Chicago and Washington detail Cabinet tension over Stanton and Sheridan dispatch handling. Debates focus on loyalty and influence as tours, resignations, and appointments swirl. California and Wisconsin delegations probe posts while looming western campaigns spark talk of broader conflict.
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Washington
Vorwell
United States
Texas
Gay
Stanton Ware
Chicago
California
John Bigler
Ming
San Francisco
Samuel Pu
Plains Agate
Powder River
Bridger
Missouri River
Tragic Death Aboard Steamer Near Vancouver
Richard Stewart a fifty year old New York resident, traveling with a companion, fell overboard from the Wilson Ghoud near Vancouver while en route to Portland. He died after going over the railing, leaving a wife and nine children. The body was recovered shortly after the fall.
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Daowser
Ninec
Richard Stewart
New York State
Wilson Ghoud
Vancouver
Portland
Niosid
Fragments of a Vancouver Register Style Request for Silver and Granite
A readers note mentions seeking chunks of shining ore including silver and granite. The request promises payment and express charges, referencing territories and agricultural terms, with scattered archaic phrasing and unclear names.
Pamphlet Honors Gen. Barnes Medical Work at Post
A pamphlet from European and American medical leaders praises the Reports on the Mosaical and Surgical History of the Tebel- Jian by Gen. JK Barnes. The acknowledgment stirs local interest since Barnes is temporarily stationed at this post and well known to readers. A Fireman's Meeting is set for Friday evening at Young America Hall on August seventh at seven o'clock.
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Europe
JK. Barnes
Barnes
Moma Tine
Finewal
Mentino
Bell Ab
Young America
Meadhey
Salem
Daly
United Ira
Meadiry Bow
America
Daly Herald
Porthend
Orewe
al Aa
Teegon
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Cascades Road
Sterp
Ty P. Piriter
San Prancico
Moon
Powter
Olympia
Har
Ik DY Beattie
Walla
Report of Man
Leyl Farmeworth
Atlantic
Traver
Agenta
Headley
Joseph Brant
Bectanie
M. E. Church
J. B.C. Durgan
Mircoace
Gevene Arias
Promee Eae Oragenivn
Marrarn
Mwe
Clo H Thurlow
Stanton
Fir bin Rowhee
Seage Bsa Fer
Seward
Weed
Raymond
Qn ' Marans
Lowis
Campbell
Ohio
Jeff
Davia
Richmond West
the Tribune
Gevers Sharidad Merbeer
Wisconsin
St. Louis
Vancouver Register
Atlas
Brother Reed
Citisens
Vansent Hall
Infire
Vancog
Mmpany
H. G. Struve
N. Cochran
Foreman
Turnbull
If. C. Morse
Aveletante
M. Wintler
John Eddings
R. Turnbull
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Ladled Industral Setayy
Hiaples
M. Ms Chamh
P.m
Onde
Procerias
Emil Razar
Wholessls Druggt
Gale Agent
Gen Frese
Daye
Headley's
WY Won
J. T. Meadley
Qaneral
Boidiey
Ardrese
Traver Luss
Eros An
Vauieourer
W.T
Anid
Velock A.m
Courg Ilvine
Vageowver
Aaid Couny
I. G. Struve
Aity
W. T
B. Whitton
Whitton
Atty
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