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Weekly Corvallis Gazette, FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. 25, 1S85. OFFICIAL PAPER FOR BENTON COUNTY Entered at the Postofhce at Oregon, as aeeoud-elass matter. Corvallis THIS PAPER will be found on Die at the following named placet!, where advertising niav be contracted lor at (ur reijular rates: O. W. C., Alvjrtisin? Agtnts, Portland, Oregon. L. P. FISH KB, Advertising; Ager t, ban Francisco, California. GEO. P. ROW ELL 4: Co,, Advertising Agents, Mo 10 Spruce Street, New York City. 3. H. BATES, Advertising Agent, 41 Park Kow, New York Citv. N. VT. AVElt & SON, Advertising Agents, Philadelphia, Pa. SOLD OUT AND RETIRED. On the fifteenth day of the present month I parted with my interest in this paper, but owing to the crowdtd condition of the columns of the paper at the time of the transfer I was unable to publish this announcement in last issue. The Gazette for twenty-two years has steadily gone out with unfail ing regularity to meet its numerous patrons in the accomplishment of its good work. For nearly five years last past I have been so connected with the GAZETTE as to shape its course and general policy. During that time I Lave contributed as much as my limit ed time and ability would permit, to further the Gazette along on its mis sion of usefulness; no doubt, many times I have erred, because to do the best that any one can, mistakes will occur, although I have always done what at the time my honest convic tions dictated to me was for the best interests of the general public, which alone it is the duty of a public journal to serve. During my employment in journalism my relation with others in that business have generally been of the most pleasant kind. Whatever I have said of my jonrnalistic friends has been said with a view to accom plish some good effect, and what has been said of me and the paper in my hands by other journalists, I have re ceived and considered the same and profited thereby. Well directed criti cism is the life of journalism. My re lations with the public have also been very agreeable, and for these and many other reasons, I regret very much to leave the field and abandon the quill, but for two or three years I have real ized that I would be compelled to give tip editorial work, owing to the fact that being interested in other branches of business which ought to have nearly, if not quite all of my time and atten tion. 1 have not been prepared t( give to the newspaper the time, study and attention which the importance of the business deserves. The Gazette through its old age and reliable and consistent course has become engrafted into the confidence of the people, and therefore is a well established .enter prise to which the public may well look forward with continued support and eneoura'rement. The stock of the Gazette Publishing House whicl controls the Gazette is now hld and owned by an association of gentlemen of undoubted republican tendencies, of -whom the county clerk of this county for the last twentv years B. W. Wil son, together with C. H. Whitney and Wallace Baldwin, of this place, now form the board of directors of the cor poration and thereby control the paper; an eastern man, another unswerving republican, owns a large interest under the new management, whom I am told will take hold ef and soon figure largely in the management and charge of the paper. I am also told that, the Gazette is to be continued with unflinching republican qualities, and devoted to the best interest of Ben ton county and to the state and county at large. I shall continue to look for ward with interest to the future pro gress of the Gazette and shall render it and its now managers all assistance and support that 1 can in the good work, and 1 recommend every one else to the same course. All debts made with the Gazette office up to and including the fifteenth day of the present month, and which were due and earned at that time be long to me. and all parties owing them will please pay to me as soon as they can. So ardent an admirer of the "to the victor belongs the spoils" policy as Senator Logan would not refuse the presidency of the senate, that he might remain free to oppose confirmation f nominations to office made by Presi dent Cleveland. Logan is not that dog-in-the-manger kind of a man, ar-.d the dispatch to the Inter Ocean attrib uting such motives to him is stuff and nonsense. The year that looked so long in the beginning is now drawing swiftly to a close, and Christmas, the christian worlds holiday has come again. Even those who believe not in the Immacu late Name are under the charm of its Good Will, and the day becomes to all alike one of gladness and good cheer, from who?e invigorating influence we go forth upon the journeys we are tak ing, cheeifully and with brave hearts. The Independent is not so much dis turbed by the disgrace to religion com ing through Mr. Down's recent exhibi tion of himself at Boston Music Hall, as it is by the fact that so many people would go to hear him. True enough, says that journal he was well adver tised by the decision of the court, that assumed him to be guilty of criminal conversation, and the creditable action of the society that shut the doors of his church against him; but this does not excuse the people who run after him, as they would not after a better man. WASHINGTON LETTER. Says Trueman Joyce, refering to the civil service law, in a letter to the Inter Ocean: A very little tinkering will make the law an excellent shield for the most infamous partisan favorit ism. Indeed it is not far from that now. The democratic party will not fail to supply the requisite amendment, and the course of its peculiar friends has not been such as to encourage re publican congressmen to fight very sav agely to prevent the spoliation of its meritorious features. In my judg ment the foliy of its advocates has set this peculiar reform back at least a decade. So needful in politics is com mon sense as an adjunct of wisdom. This is the way the Norwall (Uonn.) Gazette speaks of Senator Mitchell: "The nation is to be congratulated in the election of ex-Senator Mitchell, re publican, to the United States Senate, in the place J. H. Slater, democrat. Seventeen democrats voted for Mitchell and thus secured bis election over ex Senator and ex-Attorney General Wil liams. Senator Mitchell is a man of the people, and for the people every time. He has a level business head, and the seventeen democrats voted for him because of the service he had ren dered his state. He will be no more a democrat and no less a republican because of their generous action." The late Mrs. Helen Hunt Jackson, known to the literary world as "H. H." was one of the most - noble and gifted women of her time. She legan her literary work with great enthusi asm at the age of thirty-four and pur sued it with remarkable energy to with in four days of her death. Hers was a genius of peculiar charm, being of that rare kind that pleases old and young alike. The readers of the best American literature are all familiar with her words, and remember how earnestly she labored to better the con dition of the Indians. Her interest in this direction began upon hearing Standing Bear lecture in Boston, and from that time she was accustomed to call herself a "woman with a hobby." Extending many thanks to all friends And patrons and public "gener illy, and bidding all a kind adieu, I step down and out. M. S. Woodcock. To its large circle of friends the Gazette goes to-day, wishing to all a Merry Christmas, a day full of good cheer excelled ia brightness only by the days that are to come. Senator Dolph has introduced a bill in the U. S. Senate which will open a way for the settlement of Oregon's claim against the General Government for expenses in organizing and equip- ing the state militia during the recent rebellion, and which has not been set tled on account of the loss of evidence. The bill provides that where original papers relating to the claims of Oregon and other Pacific coast states and terri tories against the general government shall have been lost, destroyed, or mis sing, on proof, a copy of the same, to gether with all documents and papers relating thereto, can be reinstated as evidence on certificate of the state officers having custody of such papers, under seals of office; and that when these certified copies shall have been, filed with the secretary of war they shall be used as evidence in adjusting those claims in all respects the same as the original. Benton County History. I have for sale thirty-two volume of Fagiin's Illustrated History of Benton Coun ty, Oregon. Call early. Also the unpaid notes and accounts for books sold are in my bands for col'ection, E. Holgate. (FROM OCR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT. ) Washington, Dec. 7, 1885. The city is full of people, and the long session of the forty-ninth congress began to-day at noon. Probably no congress ever opened more quietly and with less excitement than this. As- usual there were crowds of people at the capitol to see congress meet. As usual at the beginning of a new session there were many new faces on the floor of the hou.se, and the old time bustle, confusion and noise. Old mem bers greeted each other familiarly, new members were introduced, and there was an interchange of congratulations during the hour preceding noon. The old house officers were re-elected, ex cept the chaplain, Rev. Mr. Lindsay. This place was given to Mr. Mil burn the blind preacher of Chicago. Repre sentative Reed, of Maine, was honored with the complimentary vote of the republicans for speaker. This makes Mr. Reed virtually the leader of the minority. He is considered the ablest man in the house on a quick retort. He is very strong in tacking and an swering, the opposite party in debate. And indeed most ef the debating ability in the house is on the republican side. The senate, which is always quiet and orderly, was unusually so to-day. It met, organized by electing Senator Sherman president pro tern, to succeed Mr. Hendricks, and adjourned through respect to the memory of the late vice president, whose chair was covered black. The president's message is ready for congress whenever congress is ready to hear it, which will probably be to-mor row. Although great caution has kept the message from premature publica tion, its contents are pretty well known. It will be useless for me to give you its jxrints, as vou will proba bly read it in full by the time this reaches you. The forty-ninth is the first democrat ic congress to meet under a democratic administration since the days of ex president Buchanan. The country will be watchful to see how much the party has learned since treason shouted in the capitol and plotted in the cabinet. Twenty-six years have passed away, thirteen cougi esses have come and twelve have gone since, on the first Monday in December, 1859, James Buchanan, the last democratic prede cessor oi President Cleveland, sent his annual message to congress. Some of the senators and representa tives who assembled at the capitol to day were there on the first Monday in December 1859. If they wi!l cast their eyes over this beautiful city, re calling what it was then, and noting what it is now, they will have a gauge by which to measure the change that has lieen wrought in the nation during those twenty-six years. There is much preparation for the financial battle to be fought this v in ter. Hon. Manton Marble is still cor responding with members of congress and endeavoring in every way to put before them facts and figures, upon which arguments on the silver ques tion hinge. It is claimed that the basis of financial legislation will be more clearly defined, understood, and discussed than ever before. The Hoar succession bill, or some thing closely resembling it, is likely to be brought forward early, and there are no indications that the republicans will offer any opposition to it. Dur ing the last session the senate secured the adoption of the plan to make cabi net officers the successors of the presi dent and vice president in case of death, removal, or disability of both. The bill failed in the house by the ob structive management of a democrat from Connecticut, Mr. Eaton. But the first subject brought to the attention of the house will probably be a revision of the rules. Every mem ber wants them changed, and there is no question about that. The trouble is in finding enough members who want the same change. Each member sees how a certain change would pro mote the passage of his little bill, and he will vote for that In the multi tude of schemes, the outcome is uncer tain. R. RrAND BAL-MASQUp j Given By Valley Lodge No, 11, 1 of. P, ON Thursday Rv'g, Dec. 31, 1885. HEW TEAKS KYI The Knights have determined to make this The Attraction of the Year, where the Terpiscoreau Deity will reign suprf-me. Prominent among the attractive features of the evening will lie the entertainment given by the Colored Coons ""Sunny South introducing their plantation melodies aud original excentricities. -- Com m ittkk of Akranukmkntm. 1). A.. Osburn, Jsse Spencer and C. D. Kay burn. COMMITTF.K OX INVITATION. Robt. Johnson, U. V. Quiver, N. U Raber, Al P. Churchill, W G Campbell. Rfckption Committer. J YV Ray bum, E X Milncr J W Hanson. Floor Managers. AI P Churchill, Jesse Spencer, Rbt. Johnson, O C McLagan, I A VJsburn, J W Kay burn, John Foster, C D Ravburo. Prizes will be given to the best sustained lady char acter, to the best sustained gentleman ehaiacter. and for the finest costume. The prizes wilt be first-class, and will be on exhibition at Chaninejs' Look Store ten dayf before the ball. Tickets $1,50 i Spectators .50 Spectators dancir.g after unmasking, $1. For small bills $.e particulars. RnRISTMASXCANDIt: The largest supply and assortment in the eity At the Post Office ConUiorery. A nice Christmas card free to every pnr chaser or 'Zo cents worth or goods at our counters. Come early for choice of goods. Corvallis, Yaquina, San Francisco VIA Oregon Pacific R- E. and STEAMSHIP LINE. Trains on and after Sept. 14th, Leave Corvallis Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 9 a, a, Leave Yaquina Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a. m. RATES Between Corvallis San Francisco First-class and Cabin passage $14 00 " Steerage " 7 00 Grain per ton 2000 lbs 4 50 Thus saving to the farmers and merchants of the valley Thousands of Dollars. Willamette river boats will hereafter con nect with trains at Corvallis. This new line is prepared to transport all the freight and passengers ottering. WALLIS NASH, Vice Pres. CHAS. C. HOGUE, A. G P. F. Auk Corvallis, Oaegon. SHERIFF'S SALU OF REAL ESTAT Overcoats Having a large stock on hand and anxious to unload before spring, I will now offer them at greatly reduced prices. Call early and gat a bargain. J. M. Nolan. Notice is hereby given, tost by virtue ofadeere and Execution, issued out of and under, the seal oi the Circuit Court, of the State of Oregon for the County of Benton, for the sum of burn hundred Mid eighty -six dollar and ten cents and interest there" -i: at the rate of tenner :ent. per annum, from and aft r the 18th day of November, 1335, and twenty-five dollars attorneys' fees and seventeen dollars and five cents costs and disbursement taxed in said CcreuH court and wherein said decree Samuel Case and James R. Barley, doing business under the firm name of Case & Hay ley, are the plaintiffs in the .-ai-.l decree and wherein Charles Gibbons, alias W. D. Sell, Katli arii e N Sell, and Marietta Shannon are; defendants nameii in said decree and wherein said decree the said several sums of money above nar.ed were decreed iu favor of said plaintiffs and against'said defendants which decree was rendered, entered and docketed on the 18th day of November, 1885, in said circuit court on the foreclosure of a mortgage on certain real prop -erty, which real property is hereinafter more particu larly described, which decree and execution com manded me to sell said mortgaged real property des cribed in saii decree and as hereinafter desciibed, to satisfy said several sums of money in favor of plain tiff and also to satisfy the costs and expenses on said execution and the costs and expenses of said sale of said real property. Now, therefore, in pursuance of said decree and ex ecution and ;n accordance with the command of said decree and execution, in order to satisfy said decree and execution and the said several sums of money hereinbefore named in Tavor of said plaintiffs and against said defendants and the costs and expenses of said sale of said real property, I have levied upon said real property and will sell for cah in hand at the court house door in the city of Corvallis to Ben ton county , Oregon, on Saturday. January Dili, 188(1, Between the hours of nine o'clock in the morning and four o'clock in the afternoon of said day to-wit: At the hour of one o'clock iu the afternoon of said day all the right, title, interest and claim of the said de fendants above named in said decree and execution in and to the following mortgaged real property desci ib ed in said decree and execution and therein directed to be sold and described as follows to-wit: Lot num be red two (2) in block numbered five (5) in the origi nal town of Newport in Benton county, state of Ore. Son. SOL KINO Sheriff of Benton county', Oregon. Dated this the 8th day of December, 1835. DISSOLUTION NOTICE. The partnership existing heretofore between John Kelsay and E. Holgate, in th- practice of law having been dissolved, the undersigned will continue at the name place upstairs in Burnett's brick in Corvallis, Oraron- Will practice in all the courts. Special at- OUR Holiday Presents. For Ladies: Fine Dress Goods and Silks. Satins, Velvets and Plushes. Elegant Cloaks, Wraps and Jerseys. Fine Skirts and Cardigan Jackets. Novelties in Lace Goods. Fine Satchels in Seal and Leather. Umbrellas, Silk and Alpaca. Fine French kid shoes and slippers. Fine hair brushes and hand mirrors. Fine white blankets and Pillow shams. MarseiUs quilts, white and colored. Novelties in bracelets, pins and lockets. For Men and Boys: Stylish clothing. Fine overcoats. New furnishing goods. Elegant silk handkerchiefs. Fancy slippers and Fine shoes. Silk mufflers and Scarfs. Nobby hats and caps. Fine seamless socks and gloves. Novelties in jewelry, and numerous other ATTRACTIONS S3 HOLIDAY SEASON. ONE PRICE Corvallis. Hv&iitf 1 CASH STORE. Oregon. City Stables Daily Stage LinE FROM ALBANY TO C0SVALLP. I'roTji-ietor. i iii.ci ti lurrying tfc THOS. EGLIN, On the Corner West. m4 the lngiin Hon- Hsvuig secured tin COttVALLIS, OREGON. HAVING COMPLETED MY new and commodious L3AKN, I am better than ever prepared to keep the United states M FROM OorvaUi tc .A Ibanv For the ensuing fuuryeai will leave Corvallis ac DrrtT r-r rr ji o n tit!-o fM '5 'A ' C niominat 8 o'clock. nig iu Albany about Otbl ti ILaI?u OiJJlCO. uniittlAjCO o'clock, piiu win uu n Ali.ar.j at l o'clock intke altertmmi, rcturnmir to :orvxilir al.out 3 o'clock Thin line will e m. pared n.tl. g nd Win aud tre ul drivers and nice comfortable and AND SADDLE HORSES TO HIRE. At Reasonable Kates. Particular attention given to Boarding Hon Horses Bought and Sold or Exchanged PLKASE GIVE ME A CALL EASY VEHICLES For the accommodation ot the IM. I I M-IC. Wheat and other Grain Stored J". on li best ol lernis by -AT- ' i it Farmer: wili do well to call oil iED TO PATRONb. making arranaciHents elsewwr me !etore ls-27-vl TH3&IAS CRAHAM, druggist and Apothecary, -AND DEALER IN- I'MT , HllS. m IMES, I.IASS. mil, IRISES. SH0UL11KR BRACES, TOILET ARTICLES AC. A lull line ii B oks, Stationery and Wall Papt r O i drnH an- trefli am1 well selected. RscHfrtion conpeoided al all hours. 19-27yl Closing out Sale The closing out sal at C. H. Whitney's in attnuttinir rnnnv hiivera who are attracted I by ths very low prices actual cost for ' tentloo given to collections, either without rait or goods. This U a genuine closing out sale I action or with such as attachments, foreclosing- mort and as the stock is a well selected one and j ggw. etc. Also probate matters and tonTeyancinr. Krat-clasn. the neonls should not fail to'im- E HOIOATF, prove the opportunity. Decemrer 8th, 1885, The New Steam Ya;ht 'TRESS A MAY" Is at your (lis wal for the season of 1885. Being manned by careful and competent officers and crew who will exert themselves at all times to oblige vis itors. C'hai ters a Specialty. Kates reasonable. For terms applv to CAPT. F. E. DODGE, Managr Newport, Oregon 222S3m Real Estate Agency! CORVALLIS OREGON Real Estate Agents, will bay, sell, or lease farms or farm property on commission. Having made arrangements for co-operation with agents in Portland, and being ful ly acquainted with real property in Benton county, we feel assured of giving entire sat isfaction to all who may favor us with their patronage. G. A. WaggoxjSr, 80-rtyl T. J. Br roar., LUMBER FOR SALE! Well seasoned and in the Ware house, a fine lot of dressed PLOOniNG, RUSTIC, OASINGr eot. Any party purchasing 5,000 feet or over, may have the same at $24.00 per M. Enquire of T. J. BLAIR. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. Corvallis, Oregon. M. A. CA.tAN PROPRIETOR THE OCCIDENTAL is a new building, newly furnished, and is first class ia all its appointments. RATES LIBERAL, Stages leave the hotel for Albany and Yaanina Ba Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Large Sample Room an First .Flasr fat Commercial .Ufa. 10-35 ly