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About The Albany register. (Albany, Or.) 1868-18?? | View Entire Issue (Sept. 25, 1869)
-?"""'J'f?ffc-,g-'- 33T3ESSS! SATURDAY, SEPTEMU KR 25, 1(39. LOCAL AXDCENKRAI, NT.HS. Lecturk The lecture at the Court House oa Saturday evening last, by Mrs. St. Clair, was tolerably well at tended. The lecture was well delivered, the language well chosen, and amuse J and interested those present. Miss Brearly Rang four different songs daring the eve- sea The Ouel. of our itaiian spoeiai correspondent ' e, r him - Tt . - r . - ....... visit Aiiian. l Knew nothing or inv uiog. She has a good voice, and her 'bright smile haunts me still'' as . that was the last song of tlip evening. The "gift enterprise" part of the performance Wasn't an astonishing big thing, and so far as we could learn not a single sewing machine or velocipede was drawn by any of our folks but the breast pins, finger rings, lockets, chains, etc., of the most "jorgious" type, were flung out profusely. The lecture announced for Sundays eve ning, at two bits admittance, we can't speak of, as wc were not present. Of the lecture wc did hear, in the language of the lady, we can truthfully say, " we bare ueWd better, and we have heard worse." Stoves. Persons chase a right good intending to pur- fnriL-inv t n v r nr o . o directed to the stock on exhibition at the establishment of Messrs. O. 1. Tompkins & Co., corner First and Washington streets. They have an article called the "Barstow Cook," that has the reputation of being superior in every respect to any stove ever built. However, they have a good assortment of everything kept in a first-class stove store, which they are de termined -to sell at the most liberal figures and that's the place you've been looking for. Circus. Wilson's circus performed here on tho night of the 17th to a full canvass. The general character of the performance was better than we have yet seen on the coast.-' The "tumbling, trapez,' slack wire, and other perform ances, were not to be "sneezed at." That little business with the lions we don't go a cent on, as it generally produces more fear than pleasure among the audience. The general opinion seems to be that" it was the best circus that ever exhibited her. Mistakes. "Mistakes will occur in the best regulated families' is a saying as old as the "oldest inhabitant," and is recognized as true of everybody. In the harry of last week, in giving the names of the "Soliciting Committee" for Linn county, wo unintentionally omitted the name of Mrs. L E. Blain, who is Treas nrer of the Committee. We are glad to . hear that the ladies are meeting with good success. Wit is a praiseworthy ob ject, and all who have to spare wil doubtless give willingly when called on. Accident. At the velocipede school, on Tuesday night, Willie Mansfieia had the misfortune to get th third finger of the right hnd' broken, and the thumb badlf jammed. The accident was caused by some of the larger boys get ting into a little friendly scuffle, and one of them being pushed from the platform, raised for seat in sr lady visitors, fell on young Mansfield, resulting as above U. S. MABSHAL.-Thos. G.. Young, U.S. Marshal for the District of Oregon, called on us Tuesday. " He was on his way to Corvallis to sell the steamer Ann, Tom looks as young as he did years ago when he was Chief of the Portland Fire Department. ;; J Tobacco. Messrs. Blain & Young have just received a new article of chew ing tobacco, ' to which the attention - of lovers of the weed is invited. .. It's the best we have seen' in ' the line of '"fine cut, and is called "W: H. Goodwin & Co.'a Best." , Red Stockings. The Red Stock ings Base Ball Club, now in San Francis co, are to be invited to visit Portland by the Pioneer B. B. Club. If the invita tion is accepted, a big game may be ex pected between the two clubs. Personal. Rev. E. R. Geary intends uukius up uia resiaenco in this city, we learn. The early dissolution of Parliament in 184-, by releasing 1113 from editorial labors, enabled me to accent the invita tion ot to invitor beyoud the circumstance, of his having. ' been highly recommended by parties well versed in the world of con tinental polities, and, next, ef his sus taining this recommendation by a scries of vigorous articles full of early informa tion relative to Italian movements --the revolution was then hi progress full of uurescrved denunciations against Aus trian , and rltfttJy- tloaiinations, and equally full of hopeful anticipations of what then appeared to most lit iiisjj poli ticians to be a mere geographical ex pression the ''unification of Italy." The character of the contributions fiery, martial, uncompromising led me to idealize the contributor as of Titanic proportions. My astonishment was gen uniue when I saw that he was a man of puny proportions, with nothing in his externals to lead you to suppose that his veins were filled with aught but the milk of human kiudness I take it for granted there is such a liquid except a pair of dark eyes that occasionally glittered like a rattlesnake's. . A week passed quite pleasantly. My host, though known to me as Dr. Doris, in reality was of the old Milanese no bility; the palazzoDt , iu the Corso, was his ancestral mansion, let cut for economical reasons to the Austrian gen eral who commanded at Milan. Dr. Dorris, to use an inelegant but expres sive phrase, was "back and edge" Italian. Filled with unconcealed aspirations for his country's speedy emancipation from a foreign yoke, and working strenuously witn lus pen to tnat end, he was a marked man, more especially on account of his high connections, which, although denuded of their .ouce splendid patri mony and power, still carried a certain sway. My week having ended, I prepared to take leave of my fiiend, and I invited him to a farewell dinner at his favorite cafe, named Marengo. The dinner was good, the wine excellent, and my friend, who- spoke English wonderfully well, opened his heart unreservedly, as there was little chance of the conversation being understood, even should a evy be lurking within car-shot. After this we went to the magnificen theater La Scala. It was more than eommonlv crowded, in consequence of new candidate for the position of prima donna. J he box or my friend was on the' second tier ; we made up the stone staircase with some difficulty ; here our further progress was impeded by the narrow passage being filled with people looking tor accommodations, and in par ticular by an officer in the Austrian uniform, whom I immediately recognized as a great duelist, aud against whom my mend entertained rather hostile views In order to pass, it was necessary for my friend to touch the officer's elbow, which he did with perfect politeness, and "Pardon, Monsieur"; Italians and Aus trians of the better class usually speak French theonly response to which was by the officer squaring his huge frame still more unaccommodatingly. , My friend made a second effort, this time at tempting with gentle . force to push him self between tho officer and the? balus trade. The officer looked around 6uper ciliooely, and pressed his arm so rudely against my friend as to thrust bim against the wall. My friend, for a man just vowed forever to peace, looked strangely warlike. Making a sudden effort, he bent down the officer's arm and passed him rapidly, in doing which be trod, I tear intentionally, on the offi cer's feet a compliment which was re turned by a vigorous kick from the offi cer's heavy military boot, The pain and public indignity drew trom my mend a sham and wolfish snan : indeed, tor the moment, he re sembled nothing so much as a wolf, with his lips drawn .; tightly back, and his gleaming teeth exposed; then springing at his assailant, he clinched his . ample whiskers with one hand, and .with the other buffeted him on the face repeatedly. 1 he attack was executed with. such ra pidity that the officer had no time to take measures for the defense of his person ; but when the blows rained on his face, and the blood flowed, he became perfectly . mad with rage. Stamping furiously, with a deep oath, he seized my friend in his sinewy arms, and hold ing him as easily as a cat would a mouse, he backed down the passage until he came to the open staircase, when, lifting him high in the lair, he prepared to dash him on Ihe marble 'floor beneath a fall that must haveresulted in frightful mutil ation or instant death. But his purpose was frustrated by the spectators,myself among the number, throwing themselves on him, and, after a fierce struggle, rescuing the ittle doctor from his errp- '1 fie guard, attracted by the turmoil, made their ap pearance, and, for the time, further hos tilities wcro impossible. I lost sight of my friend for a few minutes ; he then rejoined me," and having lamented tho unlucky encounter that had unexpectedly marred our entertainment, proffered me his pass, which I declined ; he then so licited liic to return to 'the cafe and wait I acceded j to his request, and, having opened a claret cup well iced, sat i lor some time meditating on the prooable j issue of the event. ' j My fiieud at last came in, and ad dressing me, said : "I must beg of you. a personal favor- to prolong your stay in Milan a week. You have seen ine kicked," looking like a demon, " yes, kicked by the hoof, of a' German, pig. Yotrmust witness the mode. in which I shall cancel the debt." -' I think you have already pretty well balanced matters," I replied. If the Austrian used, his foot, you repaid the obligation amply, by spoiling his-handsome -face with your fist." 'The stain of a kick is only effaced by blood, Everything is arranged for a meeting next Week. It can't take place carlifcr, as tho Austrian is under arrest for ljis last duel. ; To-night I must see my jod fenciug master, Di Prati; will youcome V . Tj consented, and accompanied my frUnd to the back of the Duone, where tha aal!c d' arniee of the famous Pro fessor was situated, once crowded with students, but latterly deserted for the joilius of a rival p ro lessor, .De Lianeourt, tetfchcr of the Austrian officer, the fire cater or iwiian. .The hall was" hung around with foil breast -plates, masks, and all the usual furniture of a place where assaults, both with sharps and blunts, were customary. ; ihe Professor was a tall, gray whisk ered man, of martial aspect, with arms bared to the elbow, displaying a mass of muscle seemingly as tough a "You are too late, Count," said he looking at my friend. "PJay has been over this hour." "It is not play ; it is something serious 1 come to you about. Jhia way, old friend, and let me explain." They retired to a distant part of the room, aud my friend, in a few words, stated what had occuired. , Ihe Professor's face wore a look of concern. ' "The Austrian will insist on the duel a V entrance, I feac" "My unalterable determination is that it shall be so. I have a week to get up my fencing. Will you tac me in "Why come to me ? Your challenger has already killed three of my best pupils, aud has brought discredit upon my school, lou should rather seek in struction from my rival, Dp Lianeourt, his teacher. "I prefer to come to you "I will teach no more pupils to throw away their lives by disregarding my couusels "I promise, on my honor, to obey them implicitly. - "Come then ; you will have to fight with broadswords. Put on mask and breast-plate, and let me see what you can do . Master and pupil, being properly at tired, commenced to play. ; My friend exhibited an amount of agility and skill I was unprepared for. The master watched his play closely, contenting uimselt with parrying blows and thrusts delivered with much spirit ana artistic bkiu. i The bout was over. "Well, Professor, does your pupil dis grace you ?" i "Your play has some pretty things for the fencing school. They must all be discarded with that Austrian. Attend first, discharge from your eyes all that passion which enables an adversary to master your intentions : next, tako to this guard and keep it. . Ihe .Professor threw himself in an at titude once a favorite among the Scot tish gentlemen of the sword, but now neglected by -fencers of the modern school. I believe it is termed the hang ing guard. 1 f j My friend imitated the Professor. "Not en quarte, but en second e ? your sword hand higher than your head, with sloping point ; your left brought in front ready to parry. Good ! You have now the surest guard you can use ; you make a strong cross on your opponent s sword, and your parade is more certain.; Yoa have a week I Well, I shall exercise you only in this cuard. and the parades that flow from it." ', : . "Am I not to assault?" , ' "But once : on it will depend the issue of the fight.' - I will teach vou the mode the last thing. See, your adversary is practiced and skillful : but he knows only what has been taught bim hy " has master. - une or two tricks ot science- he- usually fatal move. By sheer strength of wrist he presses his opponent'3"sword firmly aside, so as to make nu opening; then, by a feint and turn of .the wrist, he delivers a blow, which, if it goes home, all is over. You must wait patiently for this; when the thrust is giveu, parry with your left, and hen see la risposte not delivering the stab upward, for in "thattfasc the bones and muscles of the chest may weaken it, but downward, where the point will only meet with the softer parts, i It is on the play from tho rvtpasle that, your He depends-" " ' "AncTnow for your weapon," said the Professor, or cuing a closet and producing a sword. "I have the. measure of. the Austrian's eword. This one is the exact length." The sword, at a cursory glance, looked a very unpromising-weapon to defend a man's life. My fiiend evidently thought so, tor he examined it with a dismayed look.. "Why," said he, "it's hardly more than a lark split. The Austrian uses a Konigsberg blade, double the width and weight of this toy." I know it; but this toy, as you term it, surveying -the weapon fondly from heel to point, "has qualities that, in proper hands, will prove more than a match for he best sword ever forged in Germany, 't is a real Seville blade nothing better iu the world. See," placing it length wise on his finger, " how admirably it is balanced ; notice the hilt, close "barred and crossed no fear of wounds on the sword hand ; then, its temper," severing a large nail on which breast-plates were hung. - "Look again," pressing the point againt the wall until it met the hilt ; then, releasing the weapon, the blade instanaly returned to its normal condi tion. "And this last," striking the blade flat on an iron anvil, with 'all his force, "there, that alone is a test which I defy eve 11 the famous Konigsberg sword to undergo. - Enough for this night. Come early to-morrow for your lesson." When we quitted the Professor, the doctor obtained from me a promise that I would not leave Milau until the result of the do J was determined, and that I i would accompany him to the field. We wcrtj about to part one night, when he said quietly : " To-morrow morning, at fivf o'clock, two carriages will bo at the ramparts, one for nsclf and second, and the other, for the sur geon and master, Di Prati. You will pass muster as aurgef-n. Let me entreat you to make no objection : the details have already been finally arranged. My opponent is provided in a similar way ; he and his second in one carriage, and Dc Lianeourt and a real surgeon in the other." At five o clock I found myself j in tho carriage with Professor Di Prati. Ihe place ot com oat was to be near Monga just beyond the Milan territory -there were reasons fortius which need not be particularized. Ihe morning was cold and cheerless. feint and a second thrust were foiled in the same way. Another feint, converted into a real attack, was adroitly baSed. The officer's color rose the eyes of tho two professors were on him his reputation-and that of his" tcacber were .at stake. , He changed his tactics - Disen gagfng" suddenly, he raised his sword and discharged a blow at" the head with seemingly irresistible force My little friend could only avert tho assault by receiving che sword 01 the forte of his weapon-jaQtL dropping as low as possible jf so far the parry was successful, but the downward blow, which in reality was only the avant. courier, being- followed and when we alighted, which was in about two hours, the day had not bright ened. All parties got out of their car riages, and the toes saluted each other briefly. I noticed the murderous look in tho Austrian s eyes, and gavo up my friend for lost. Without a word bem spoken, we walked on until we came to an open space, smooth, but plippery with the morning dew. - lhis was the spot se lected by the two seconds, who, appar ently accustomed to such scenes, went about their duties in a steady, business like manner. Professor Di Prati, who had brought the sword with him, as he handed it to my iriena. , wnisperea : , " itemember when I drop my , handkerchief la rit Toe Austrian otneer disencumbered himself of his cloak and all of his upper cioimng, leaving nis oust uncovered. 1 never saw so fine a form. -Perfectly pro portioned on the largest scale, he stood upwards of six feet high; chest, arms and back pillowy with muscle; 6kin as whito as that 01 the tairest lady. My mend, seeing the hghting eosrame adopted by the officer, threw off his blaek silk vest, as if resolving that be would not even have a questionable advantage. In size, he looked a mere dwarf to his athletio opponent ; long, thin, wiry arms, chest narrow, skm almost as dark as a mulatto's, . and with a grayish tinge, either the effect of cold or - fear, that, to my eyes, appeared to be the forerunner of doom. '"' The seconds having laid down the swords,, with the hilts toward each com batant, retired and gave the signal. The duelists picked up the swords, my friend at once betaking himself to the new guard. ' ' The ofScer for moment looked with by a thrust under guard, was only par ried by the rapid use of the left hand, thi time uot without mischief, for blood was seen to flow from the - hand called into requisition. .The officer, in making this last thrust, owing fo tho slippery ground, had given an opening which my friend, in spite of the previous precau tion of his instructor, prepared to take ad vantage of. This circumstance was noticed by Di Prati, who frowned ominously and muttered between his teeth, "If he break guard, he is lost bah I bravo 1 bravo I" 'ihe words of approval were drawn from him by noticing what had happened. The last thrust, I have said,' brought the officer just barely within range. By a dexterous movement of the wrist, the point of my friend's sword was drawn swiftly across the officer's chest. The temper and keenness of the Moorish weapon, were now clearly proved, for the toucn, ngnt as it appeared, laid open flesh and muscle to the bone, from the left shoulder sheer across the bust, causing a deluge of. blood to flow. The officer, finding himself severely wounded, became crimson with rage. Curbing his passion, be prepared to execute his favorite maneuver, which had always hitherto proved fatal to his opponents. He advanced on my friend, and making a strong cross of Ifis sword, put forth his wonderful power of wrist. My attention was called . off for a momcntlto Di Prati, who drew his hand-, kerchief, held it for a moment, and sud denly dropped it. Not a moment too soon. The officer had made his open attack and delivered a thrust full at the body of my friend, wboj l.avag.jseeD the handkerchief drop, bnnight'liis "left hand again into play. This time two fingers fell to the ground. The next instant a terrific yell assured me that something fatal had occurred. La rispostc had been given iny friend's sword was buried deeply in the lower part of the officer's body. The officer, instinctively feeling that his wound was mortal, seized the sword with one hand, and shortening his own, made a desper ate lunge, only to be warded off by my friend quitting hold of his sword and leaping back out of reach. ; Tho force and thrust carried tho officer forward, and he fell prone, forcing his opponent's sword into his body up to the hilt. The officer cast one look of mingled rage and hate at my friend, his last look on earth, and as he turned convulsively on his back, his eyes closed in death. 1 Tho whoie party rushed forward. The surgeon drew forth the' sword,-and then lifted the dead - man and placed him against a tree. .' -' .v. It was a sight of awe that form only a low minutes before so instinct with life, health, and vital energy, now a clod, with a tearful gash across the body, and a wound suihcient to let out a dozen lives. : v'v: ; :J -i - As we stood- gazing at the frightful A revival of religion' is progressing in? the M. E. Church at the Dallea. The last number of life. "Albany REti isTEit comes to us much improved in itar typographical appearance; -as well as in' its teneral . make-up: Wo . think that -getting married has somewhat improved our friend Ian, and feel inclined to' try some such experiment ourself " some' ofthdys.?' -Wonder how" it will' affect usf--Mountalnee.f If you. have a. leaning that tfajr, try Iff on, by. all means, Bill. Marriage, you'll find, is the handiest thing iu the world full of "fat paragraphs," "double leaded" at that. -Our advice is, don't delay buy' some it's a big thingthe "salt of life,"' marriage is just what you need. As an evidence that farming, properly' conducted, hi profitable ; in Oregon, tho' Eugene Journal instances the following s Mr. George Petty brought in a few' days ago, from his farm near Clovcrdale, the finest lot of bacon we have seen. lie' also brought in a two-year old colt, which he has used this season in putting in over a hundred acres of grain. The colt" weighs 1,259 pounds. Mr. . Petty has 2,500 bushels of wheat in the granary and is a happy man. ' VARIOUS 1TJEMS.- No person ever got stung by hornets' who kept away from where , they were. It is just so with bad habits-. Somebody advertises real . estate dfirC" cheep. " !. ; '. " : "I wish I had jour head," said a lady" one day to.a gentleman wbo ' bad solved1 for her a knotty point. "And I wish I had your heart," was' his reply. "Well," said she, "since your head and y heart can agree, I do" not see why they should not go in to partnership." And they did. A race of sculptors The Chip-always.', 'Don't eare much about the bugs,'' said Mr. Swioks, bui the truth is, haven't got the blood to spare." . - - women s rights It sac cannot be-) captai n ot a ship, sfiem ay ujways, 6W Sheridan defined an Irishman as a ma-, chine for converting potatoes into human' nature. ; "What blessings children are!" said; the parish clerk, when ho took fees for j christening them. . A sermon was once preached from a text which the preacher found in Job, which runs as follows : "Though after my skin, worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh I shall see Gpd." This he vided into, three ' parts, as follows: "First, skin worms ;. second, what ; they done ; third, what tho man seen after he was cat op." A droll answer is said to haye been given lately in an examination at Cam-r bridge. The candidate being: asked who Wyckliffe was, and having doubtless heard him called the morning star ot the Reformation, and that he died Vicar off Lutterworth, answered that the groat Re former, "was for some timo editor of the Morning Star, and died Vicar of "Wake field. v-. 'v"---;;..;; . V" ( They have a queer law in Delaware; It requires a man, before leading a wo' man to tne matrimonial altar, to Donas ior gooa behavior. give The nnlnntrv swain who may have more love than credit spectacle, the two Professors approached j may cast about in an agony of suspense, each other. ... waiting for some enternrisin indin! "The ruse -was cleverly managed," in the sum of two hundred dollars. Intr. said De Lianeourt; " how do you name j ful money, and be compelled in default it?"- - I of this conjugal straw bail; to fnrem 1L "I call it the Conlre-Caveche," replied I the sweets of the honeymoon. ' A virmr. Di Prati. - ous effort is beins made to-hav tl.!, The sneer went home. j repealed,. y. ,7i'.-, , ' My friend had, in the meantime, made I The other av rCw-iY llibl ' his toilet. Having wiped the Professor's I tv. n k;k 1 swor, and picked up the severed fingers, Bame day and in the same house, two of which he wrapped carefully in the Pro- her daughters each, became the mother feasor's handkerchief, he held out the of twins. JKt U m wounded hand to the surgeon, who im-1 f)ftr- - . . T mediately put the arm in a sling, j ww it- Y -" m ' ... Advancing to Di Prati, my friend h.ru. T v i , IUU, . r said : "Resume your sword, and take my CJ!. earnest thanks, lias the pupil satisfied ufoi. 1 7X 'a w"a Vi. hismaster?" lutd. U on PJ- Entirely," replied Di Prati. He TT m was looting nt." , has saved his own life, and restored the ' uentiemen of th jary," Baid a ire reputation of his master." tern lawyer,. vI don't mean to- insinuate - "Then farewell; I go no more to th.a.t ?w Bsan ia oJtoua person, but I Milan. If I showed myself there, I w bet five to one thai -if.' jow ahould should have to fight every officer in tho D?u wap with a new three een garrison, and to cruard my life against I P1.60" ftn pce it within- L hiohea of every saber in the troop. Adieu,- my friend," shaking hands with me; "my future communications will be dated from Turin." . especially relies uponl I know how - to j an air of surprise at the attitude, but aa.i n i.. t l . v t ! . 1 -1 i" . . 1. . Ttrjit. - - - .... -1 when challenged, attended to my instruc tions, they might have been- alive now to credit their instructor. Bear. "in. mind, your opponent has great bodily strength, and is cunning of fence; - but foiled5 in his favorite" passes, he loses temper ;' in that lies . your safety. Having played out his tricks, he takes to his last and only for a moment. With a grim smile, in which something of contempt was mixed, he made his advance, and crossed swords ' with ' a clash. . My - friend had profited by his lesBon; Ibis face was im passive, his eyes tranquil, his guard as firm as a rock. .The officer made a feint which was disregarded a thrust which was parried with the left A second Velocipedax. Ever since the open ing of the- Velocipede School in Parriah Hall, in this city , the greatest excitement has existed. . Old and young, men and boys, have "gone through" on velocipe des, and even the ladies have caught the infection, and daily visit the hall to ' see the sights and enjoy the fun n mouth yo wouid catcti tt souL" I wottldnrt for a moment innate that W wril steal, bat may it - pleise the- Court and gentlemen of the jury, I wouldn't trust him in a room with a red hot mill atone, and the ' ang9l ' Gabriel to watch 'em;'- ; ... .. .;-, V':; e'An; advertisement announces i a new7 song with the modest request, (Qh givr me back yesterday !" A companion tc the above, "Oh, could you spare me to : morrow ?" is- in preparation, to be' fol lowed by the sequel lyric, . Have you Buch a thing as next week about youy have you I"