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SATUHiwTY, MAY 1, 1SC9. The SemUCexteuufal Celebration of Odd Kftllowsliip lu Oregon. JlonJay last, iu the city of Salem, the capital of the State ot Oregon, the Odd Fellows of Oregon, Washington and Idaho assembled to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the introduction of the order into the United States. We ven ture the assertion without fear of contra diction, that the gathering on the 2Gth was by far the most ininosin demon stration ever witnessed in this State. The procession, which formed sibont half past ten o'clock in the morning, num bered four or five huudred members of the order, in regalia, while the total number present, but who did not partici pate in "the celebration, would number, perhaps, as many more. The procession Vas led by the Mechanics Brass Hand, of Portland, after which came the lodges in the order of their organization ; then came the Albany Brass Hand, fol lowed by the Encampment, the Uight Worthy Grand Lodge bringiug up the lear. A prominent feature in the pro cession was 4 superb car, drawn by four horses. On the car a beautiful and costly tent, the materials being of purple silk, was erected, in the door of which, rcsembliug the patriarchs of old, sat P. C. P., F. S. Schwatka, who is supposed to be the oldest Odd Fellow west of the Ilocky Mountains, having been initiated into the order, in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the year 1S3G nearly thirty-four years ago. " lie has been faithful to his trust," says the Salem Farmer, " and lias seen the order grow from thirty-five faithful followers to over a quarter of a million zealous Odd Fellows." Tha pro cession halted at Marion Square, where seats had been provided, and a stand erected for the orator of the day. A brilliant overture was then executed by the Mechanics' Brass Band, when the opening ode was sung by the whole order to the tune of Greenville. Prayer was then offered by the chaplain, Rev. 4r. S. Knight, when lion. Nathan Por ter was introduced, and delivered the oration. Mr. Porter is a gentleman of fine presence," good voice, and the reputa tion which had preceded"' him as a 'finished orator was maintained on this occasion. The oration was instructive .and entertaining, and at times sparkled with genuine wit and humor or the very highest order. With the vast audience that gathered on the occasion to listen to the oration, we are sorry that indisposi tion, caused by a long journey by sea and traveling all night in a stage that lie might fulfill his engagement,compelled Mr. Porter to retire from the stand before completing his oration, his voice failing him entirely. However incom plete the oration, it will long have a place in the memory of every Odd Fel low who participated on the occasion. After the oration came the repast. Three long tables, set where the branches of the beautiful oaks were thickest, shelter ing those beneath from the scorching rays of the bud and it was hot, ' on the outside" were "loaded" with baked chicken, beef, cakes, pies, etc.; which soon " went off," amid the cracking of iokes and trenoral jolarity. After the , eating had Deen gone turougn wnn, ine procession reformed and returned to the hall, and were dismissed. ; From ' this time until a late hour at sight the hall was kept open, and crowds of handsome women and brave men passed in and out, making a 'glorious scene, of human life in Its happiest mood. The "happy smiles ,gand bright eyes that greeted you on very side, the gay and joyous laughter that welted up from happy : hearts, mingling witk the strains of sweet music, .both instrumental and vocal, lent an at traction to the scene that will never be forgotten by the oarticipants. The cele bration was, in every and all respects, a grand success, and the Odd Fellows of Salem, who undertook its entire arrange ment and management, deserve special commendation for their untiring exer tions to make the ' occasion pleasant and profitable to visiting brethren and in--vited guests. No pains or expense were -epared to accomplish the result, and they 'hare the proud satisfaction of knowing jthkt their efforts proved a grand success od met the approbation of all present. -The ball at the Wigwam was another brilliant success. : The -'Wigwam was 'superbly decorated for the occasion,' and jx mora joynj occasion or happier looking countenances were -never assembled, for nimilat purposes on any occasion. " The P. T. Co., as usual, done the handsome thing, furnishing their best boats for the use "of the lodges aud their guests, only chargiug half the usual fare therefor." .; And thus passed one of the happiest and most successful celebrations ever witnessed in the State of Oregon. v- Washinoton Tjcrritoby. The fol lowing items are from the Puget Sound journals : Thos. Parsons was found dead at his house, at Nisqually, ou Saturday last, with a bullet hole through his head. A young man by the name of John McCallister was seriously, if not fatally, wounded by the accidental discharge of his pun, while out hunting in the Nia qually bottom. The liejiublican says Garfielde's nomi nation is well received, and everything favors his election. That paper gives him a hearty endorsement, and will most earnestly and cheerfully support him. The Transcript says : While we Can not support Mr. Gartieldc, neither will we in any shape or manner support, jus tain, or give aid or comfort to our old arch-enemy, the Democratic party. E. A. Wilson, Councilman from the district of Pierce, Mason and Chehalis, has resigued his seat, and his resignation is in the hands of the Governor. A call has been issued for a convention to nom inate his successor. The work of the coast survey, intended to be prosecuted this summer on the Sound and Straits, on account of the failure of the necessary funds to pay the expenses being received, will not be done. The Iauntleroi will return to Seattle to undergo repairs. Several Indians, residents of Lewis and Cowlitz counties, were in town one day last week, transacting business in the laud ofEce. They purchased several tracts of land, paying their greenbacks and receiving their certificates the same as other " native born " Americans. The Republicans of Thurston county have nominated the following county ticket: For Representatives, L. A. Trcen, Washington Peck ; for Joint Representative with Chehalis, Justin Scammon ; for County Commissioners, G. A. Barnes, James Wood, Henry Parsons ; for Sheriff, William Billings ; for Auditor, A. A. Phillips ; for Treas urer, J. II. Munson ; for Probate Judge, D. RJ Bigelow , for County Surveyor, F. W. Brown ; for Wreck Master, J. H. Cleale. -, At Salem. While in Salem the other day we took occasion to measure a good deal of sidewalk in getting a square look at the capital of Oregon. Since our last visit, Salem has taken vast strides in growth and prosperity. On every hand arc to be found evidences of sub stantial improvements, in the shape of whole blocks of new brick and frame edi fices, some of them showing rare taste and great outlay of cash in their con struction. One of the principal features that lend attraction to our sister city, is her broad and elegant streets, reminding One somewhat ot the city of magnificent distances', Washington City. Another "big thing" is the" park, or grove of oaks, in which the celebration orl the 26th was held, the title to which has recent1 been confirmed to the city by the Courts'. Altogether we are proud of her intelli gence, her enterprise and public spirit, tho beauty and elegance of her structures, and kind and noble-hearted generosity of her citizens, as manifested to strangers within her gates on Monday last. May no spirit of envy or jealousy ever inter vene to mar the kindly feelings now ex isting between her citizens and ours. Interesting Expebiment in Electricity.- Procure four glass tumblers or common glazed teacups, and having wiped them dry as possible, hold them over the fire to evaporate any moisture which may still adhere to their surface; for if there is tho least moisture it makes a connection and spoils the experiment. Place them upon the floor in a square, about one foot apart, place a piece of board upon the tumblers, and have a person standing tipon the toard.; Now jtake a common rubber comb, and having wound a piece of silk around one end of it, rub it briskly through your hair, and draw tho teeth parallel to the insulated person's knuckles, leaving a little space between the comb and the person's head. The result will .. be a sharp, ' crackling noise, and if dark there . will be seen a succession of sparks. Repeat the process until the phenomena cease. The person is now "charged with electricity tne same as a Leyden jar. To draw off the electricity, approach your knuckle to the person's hands or his nose (being careful not to allow any portion of your body to come in contact with his, and there will be a loud snap, and the sparks will be very brilliant. If a cat be held so that the charged person can place his knuck les in proximity with the animal's nose, it will suddenly appear as if it were in contact with an electric battery. A glass bottle may bo used in lieu of a comb, but it is not as well adapted for the purpose. Much amusement may be derived from this extremely simple experiment, and some of our numerous young readers will hasten to try it for themselves.ybtrnaZ q "Chemistry ,fwf t '..': , (.jt'iLLY. We had the pleasure of meeting several brother quill-drivers at Salem on thi 26th. Bro. Hand, of the Dalles Mountaineer put in an appearance, looking as well kept and as handsome as of yore. Then came the jokist and lestive local of the Oregoman, Captain Crandall ; next, our healthy and jolly friend, -U. E. Hicks, of the Portland Herald, and last but not least, "neigh bor " Levins and Gault, of the Salem Unionist, i We exyectcd to see a larger number of the representatives of the press on the occasion, but suppose that tho motto, " business before pleasure," deprived them and us of the pleasure. Why wouldn't it be a good idea to have an editorial convention, or grand reunion of " pres operators," at Salem, or some other point in the State, during the coming summer ? It would undoubt edly be productive of much good. What say: our brethren of the steel pen ? NEWS PARAGRAPHS A Georgia paper relates an incident that lately occurred at Anderson ville, an appropriate place for such a horrible deed. A couple had gone to that town to be married by one of the oldest and roost respected Methodist ministers in the State. In the mclst of the ceremony the step-fat her of the lady entered in a state of great excitement, and ordered the minister to 6top the ceremony. The latter told him it was too late, and re buked him for the interruption, upon which the angry man fired both barrels of a gun loaded with buckshot at the venerable preacher, the muzzle almost touching his body. The minister fell, the whole charge having entered his stomach! but immediately raising himself, Temarked, ' I will finish the job," pro nounced them man aud wife, and fell back in a dying state. One day last week, at Salem, Mr Mo Alister moulded one thousand bricks with his "Excelsior" brick machine, in twenty, seven minutes with six hands working it. It is claimed that the ca pacity of the machine is 25,000 bricks per day. It costs $300. An angry cow in the vicinity of Peta luma ran one of its horns into the eye of a man, the point coming out through his head. The man acknowledges that though he is no calf he has been badly cowed. 1 Bully for the man. The Salt Lake Reporter is informed that Brigham Young is fitting up a pri vate residence for the accomodation of Grant and Colfax during their sojourn at at Mormon capital, in their expected trip across the continent. There is a widow in Nashville, Tenn., 114 years old, who enjoys the pensions of three husbands, all of whom served in the Revolutionary War. Her name is Dinah Vies. She has four hundred descendants. It costs us S300,000 to do our duty to the Chippewa Indians, in northern Min nesota. The tribe numbers about ten thousand. Among the items is one of 84,000 a year for " utility " certainly a very expensive article, whatever it is. San Francisco is much troubled by the annual influx of rogues, who pprey upon other places during the summer, but congregate in that city in the winter. The police force of the city is said to bo very inefficient. ' " Free religion " has made its way to Cbicago, and a society has been formed there " ft broad guage church," it is called by one of the papers of that city. The Sandwich Islanders call California " Kaliponia." San Francisco becomes "Palikiko," and the festival of Christ mas is pronounced " Krikamak." There is a wonderful eow in Ken tucky, whose milk turns to butter on being stirred with a spoon. Brick Pomeroy's daily, in New Yorkl has the blind staggers, with a circulation less than 3,000. Item. Willamette slowly losing vol ume. ALBANY RETAIL. MARKET. Albast, May 1. 1869. 'Wheat, white, "p bnshel 50 Oats, bnshel. 35 Potatoes, bushel.. 50 Onions, bnshel I 25 Flour, barrel $4 505 00 Butter. lb.- 30 Etrgs, dozen.... 18 Chickens, dozen... $2 503 00 Peaches, dried, & tt- . 1520 Soap, lb.. 55 Salt, Los Angelos, lb.... - 2i Syrup, gallon $1 121 1 25 Tea, Young Hyson lb 100 " Japan, - .'. 1 00 " Black. ; ..; ?51 00 Sugar, crushed, B 1820 Sea " 1618 '" Island, " 1415 Coffee, lb 2225 Candles, lb .. 2933 Rice, China, lb... 121S Saleratus, lb -. ' 16 Dried plums, lb..... 1520 Dried apples, p lb................... (3)5 Dried currants, lb S Bacon, hams, tt ., 14I5 " sides, " I2J " shoulders, 1$, lb 6 Lard, in cam, ft.. 10 Beans, lb 4 Devoes' Kerosene oil, gallon..... (3)1 00 Turpentine, 1$, gallon .,.... $1 251 50 Linseed oil, boiled, gallon $1 621 75 White lead, keg..... $4 004 25 Powder, rifle, lb 51 00 Tobacco, tp lb $1 001 50 Nail, cut, ft. . 4 78 Domestio, brown, yard..... 16J Hickory, striped, $ yard 1(530 Bed ticking, per yard.... .............. S550 Blue drilling, yard ................. 2030 Flannels, yard 50(8)75 Prints, fast colors, & yard.. . 12 Pork, lb....i 66 Mutton, t& fb.i . t . 10(ai2J Beef, on foot, $ lb..................... ' ' 45 No improvement noted in the Eastern or Cali fornia markets ' tiraia "quiet. - Cn the 7th instant, large body or col umn of fire fell upon the church, during service, at a place called Ojo Calieute, near Zacatecas, and crushed in the roof, killing instantly some forty people, and wounding many other.". Several tele graphic instruments were melted at the time in Xhe neighborhood. The Walla Walla Union says: "Judge McArthur, of Baker county, Oregon, has recently, in conversation with a friend, from whom wo get direct, renounced Democracy. The Judge is now holding office obtained by Democratic votes, and it speaks well for his sincerity to come out from the broken ranks under the existing circumstances. NEW TO-DAY. NOTICE. THIS IS TO NOTIFY ALL PERSONS not to trust or harbor ray wile, .Martha JVI., on my account, as she Iirs left me and eloped with a scoundrel by tho name of J. J. Rcitl. t f ' ROBERT UNDER. Brownsrille, April 25. 18C9-3ml f. 13. iEggs Wanted I Twenty-five Cents Per Dozen Paid for fresh Eggs, for the next thirty days, at R. CllEADLE'S. No. X 13ixttoi- In good demand, at the CASH STORE, at Twenty-five Cents Per Pound. Albany, May 1st, 1869-34 More than 1,000,000 Persons Bear testimony to the Wonderful Curative ; Effects of S DR. JOSEPH WALKER'S S 1-3 o 2 g O 3 S; s" BITTERS, f i : 1 VINEGAR 2 .2 Herbs and Knots of California, are The Great Blood Purifier. For Inflammatory and Chronic Rheumatism nnl Gout, Dyppepsfa or Indigestion, Rilious, Re mittent nnd Intermittent fevers, diseases of the Blood, Liver, Kidneys and ISladdcr, these Bit ters have been most successful. Such diseases are caused by vitiated bi.ood, which !s gener ally produced by derangement of the Digestive Organs. Clcause the Vitiated Blood whenever you find its impurities bursting through the skin in Pim ples, Eruptions, or Sures ; cleanse it when you find it obstructed and sluggish in tho veins : cleanse it when it is foul, and your feelings will tell you when. Keep the blood healthy, and all will he well. Sold hy all Druggists and Dealers. it. ii. Mcdonald & co., IKTTGGISTS AXI) AGENTS, Corner Pine and Sansomo streets, San Francisco, Cal. and gacramento, Cal., apr 17-69 street, X. Y. and 34 Piatt :2m5 RATES OF TOLL OVER inE Willamette Valley Mountain Waffon and Cascade Road. , To Deschuttes River : Four Horse or Mule team 50 Two " " " 3 00 One " " 2 00 Ox teams, three yoke 4 50 For every additional yoke 50 Loose horses, per head 25 " cattlo, per head ., 15 sheep or hogs 3 Teams returning empty, half price. Pack animals, loaled.. 50 " unloaded 25 Horse and rider 1 00 To Klsn J,ake : Four horse or mule team, each way 2 00 Two " " " " 1 50 One " " " i 00 Pack animals, loaded... 50 " unloaded... 25 Horse and rider 75 Ox team, three yoke 2 00 To Upper Soda Spring : Four horse or mule team, out and back 2 50 Two ' " " " . 2 00 One " " ' " 1 00 norse and rider, ! " 50 Loose animals, " 25 Ox teams the same as horse teams. i -A. 1IACKLEMAN, W. W. Parrisb, Pres. See. March 20, 1869-23 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. For Sale. HOUSE AMD FOUR LOTS! IN this city, aJgood now dwelling wita -.11 the necessary outbuildings, and four lots, about twenty minutes walk from the steamboat landing. For particulars inquire at tbo office of the P. T. Company, of J. B. MONTEITH. Albany, January 30, 1869-21 B n 50.00 II Y NOT BUYING BOOTS AMD SHOES at ICAST & CAHAMN'S Philadelphia Boot Store, " 30.112 Front Street, Opposite McCormick's Book Store, Jan 9-69-18 . Portland, Oregon. NOTICE I L. E. 11LAIX. S. r.. TOf.fO. BLA1M & YOUNG, I' AVISO BOUGHT ALL THE MERCHANDISE OT 3. Barrows & Co., will continue the business, nnd they invite all to give them a call. ?Shey will be constantly re ceiving goods fromSfan Francisco, and will keep a gcucral assortment of Dry G'oods, Groceries, Hardware, . Crockery, 4&C, &c. And offer inducements to itcisr pat customors. i KL.AIX & YODSG. A11 persons owing the firm of J. BAnitows & Co., will please call and settle. Either member of the firm is authorized to settle any account of tho Co. Albany, March 0, 1S6D-2G NEW ENGLAND MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF BOSTON. INCORPOKATED 135. Cafh assets $7,000,000 00 Cash distributions of 18G7 52R,5fl3 55 Total suiplus dividend 2,727,573 55 Ln.sis paid in 1S67 3Sl,f00 .00 Total li)fscs paid 2,796,100 00 Income for 1S67 2,203,808 00 No extra charge for traveling to and from thf Atlantic States, Europe, Oregon, or the Sandwid lalnlids. All Policies non-forfeiting, and governed by the ) non-furfeiting law of Massachusetts, Policy holders the only persons who receive divi de ds in thi. Company, which are declared and paid annually : first dividend avail able at the payment of the second annual premiums. All Policies remain in force s long as there ia any surrender value. XO FORFEITURES ! This, old nnd popular Company, (the oldest Mu tual Lite Insurance Company in this country) insures at the lowr est possible rates. The stability of this Company, with its past his tory, increasing capital and business, aud the sat isfactory manner in which it has discharged its obligations in the past, are guaron ccs for the future such as far-seeing and careful men require in their investments. Persons generally, who thoroughly understand the workings of Lite Insurance, are anxious to avail themselves of its equitablo provisions. Full information will be given to those who desire, at the Agency. Home Office, 39 State Street, Boston. Pacific Branch Offices, 302 Montgomery Street, San Francisco. ' -: Jlnnm 3. darter' Jixnldinj, Portland, Oregon, EVERSON & HAINES, Ooneral Agts. RUSSELL A; EIYIilAS, Agts, ALBANY, OR EG OX. Albany, September 19, 186S-2y WANTED I 3,000,000 lbs. of Wool, For wnicn the highest market price will be paid by BEACn A MOXTEITn. Albany, March 27, 18C9-29m3 Blacksmiths ! NB. JCST ARRIVED, hy the steamship . Continental, direct from San Franoisoo, a large lot of Iron and Steel ! Which can be obtained by you on better term than ever has been offered herejbefore, for Cash In Hand. Call and see for yourselves. ALSO, i f KEGS of tho Heavy Extra Golden Syrup; 4:VF B large lot of Sugar, and Dry Goods to suit the trade all to be sold for cash or trade, at Living Rates. R. CHEADLE. March 20, '69-28-lm BUILDERS ATTENTlOn I SASH, BLISD AXD BOOR F AC TO R Y ! 1. B. ALTnOCSE. S. WRIGHT. J. 9. SAfKE.XlTO. ai.1 iioim: & co., tro.l STKEET, (OX TRS, (IVi'R liXl), ALBANY, OREGON. KEEP O.V HAXD A FULL ASSORTMENT, and are prepared to Iixi-nisl to Order, Doors. and Blinds, .Sash, Huch as ':: --z.i-.: -'' ' -' ' Crown, Panel, Band, and Section Mold, of all sixes, ... . Window 'Aito booR frames i Ploorlng, C. H. RAFFETY, 1H. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, BUSNA VISTA, OREGON. March 27, 1869-n29 HTew Discovery. sTI ONSUMPTI02T can be cured by nsine Dr. J J. W. Murray's Iung and I.iver Balsam if taken in time. It is a sure remedy for all chronic diseases of this coast and Female complaints so prevalent in this climate. See testimonials and circulars accompanying eacn doiuc. For Eradicating Pain, ' INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL USE OF Dr J We Slorray'g IMPROVED MAGIC OIL,. It cures Rheumatism, Paralysis,. Neuraleia. Gout, Headache, Toothache, Sore Throat, Dip theria, Colie, Croup, Cholera, Pains in the Breast, Fellons, Corns and Chilblains. Can be obtained, of Druggists generally on this coast, put np in nail aoiiar ana dollar bottles. All orders addressed to Dr. J. W. MURRAY, rortiana, uregon. . ' : MEdicAi. Depot 106 Front street. " ' Medicines sent everywhere by Express? ? March 6, 1868-26 - and all other kinds of Building Material ! Are prepared to do MILL WORK ; furnish Sha ker Fans. Zigxag Shakers, Saction Fans. Driving Pulleys, of any kind, at our Factory on Lyon street, (on tho river hank), next below Markham' warehouse " AlVrilOUSE b CO. Albany. February 20, 1869-24 , . ' . R. CHEADLE'S WHOLESALE & RET All. CASH STORE! - JUST ARRIVED! Direct from San Francisco, per last oocan steam er, a new . tock of Dry Goods and Groceries, ; which will be offered at PORTLAND PHICE81 J with freight added. Come right along with yonr Cash and Produce! i and get bargains white they arr going so cheap. Persons requiring . " Iron nnd Steel, Wagon Seat Springe, Tbunbie-SEcain Boxes, etc. can procure them at my store, cheap. ; " RAPHAEL CHEADLE.,. MRS: DUNNIVAY TAKES PLEASURE IX INFORMING HER numerous patrons that she has on hand, and is in regular receipt of the r ' ,, i , "..t Latest and Choicest Styles of Goods IS THE V 3Vgll1 rx ery REHIEBGR, LADIES ! If you purchase " TEN DOLLARS' WORTH of Fall Milliuery you will ho untitled to th Demorest Magazine, for the year I860,! as a premium on the purchase '. Dress and Cloak Making' v in all branches. ... i li Eleaching and Pressing .in tho latest and best manner. Goods Cheap and Patience Inexhaustible Corner Main and Broad Albin streets, ALBANY, OREGON. November 7, 18G8-9 Photographers! TAKE NOTICE I THE UNDERSIGNED LIVING IN NORTH Brownsville, havb for sale or rent a , Photograph Gallery! with all that pertains to a Gallery of ordinary sise. This is a good location for a gallery, there be ing no other Gallery within fifteen miles ,f this place. The Gallery is in good running order. 7jss- .terms oi sale or rent eay!--Apply by letter or in person to ROWLAND A LTNDER. Brownsville, February 1, 1860-3m22. L1NF0RTH, KELLOGG & RAIL,' (Successors to L. B. Bcnchley A Co.) No. 3 and 5 Front Street, near Mark, 1 BAN" FRANCISCO,' ' , IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OT. I ; . ' ' "r ' f " ' ! ;' '-' ' ' -' 1 1 i American, English and German - Hardware &. Cutlery Agricultural and Mining Tools, , Rope, Steel, Powder, Fuse, Shot, ; Lead, Eto., Etc. ' -. Mannfitctnrers and Proprietors of- tho GERRISH Submerged IhraMe-Actlne; FORCE PUHIPS, Patented by J. A. Memll ' October S, 1M7. THE CHEAPEST, ' , .. . : . SIMPI.KST. AH ,:. 'MOST DVRABLB VMa -i in ran X7cstu! Agents wanted for; this coast. County rights for sale. - . ' "' - . . . March o, '6Q-6tn26'.V t - 4-