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J uaere . li. uiiAUumvii.
PETER HUME, Esq.
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E. E. WHEELER, Esq.......
T. II. REYNOLDS. Esa
Oeo. W. CANNON, Esq ....Portland.
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BUSINESS CARDS.,
I. If. BICE, M.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Albany, - - - - - - Oregon,
OFFICE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MAIN
Street.
Albany, April '70.-32
A. WHEELER,
IVotai-y ITi.llic.
BROWNSVILLE, OREGON.
J EG AL INSTRUMENTS OF ALL KINDS
JLA made an 1 attested. Conveyances and col
lections attended to. I2'69
BUHME8TER & BELLINGER,
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW,
Albany, Oregon.
Oepicb In the Parrish Brick. 28
J. HArI03f,
Attorney and Counsellor at taw,
ALBANY, OREGON.
FFICE -On
Brick.
TV. S. IJiiIIoi,
CONSTANTLY on hand and receiving, a
large stock of
Groceries and Provisions,
Wood and Willow Ware, Tobacco, Cigars, Con
fectionery, Yankee Notions, e., AcJ, Wholesale
and Retail, opposite R. C. Hill A Son's drug
store, Albany, Oregon. jn40'70
XXiltabidel & Co., -
DEALERS IN GROCERIES AND PRO
visions. Wood and Willow Ware, Confec
tionery, Tobacco, Cigars. Pipes, Notions, etc.
Main street, adjoining the Express office, Albany,
Oregon. X
E. A. Freeland,
DEALER IN EVERY DESCBTPTION OF
School, Miscellaneous and Blank Books,
Stationery. Gold and Stet-l Pens, Ink, etc., Post
office Building, Albany, Oregon. Books ordered
from New York and San Francisco. I
o
Main street, opposito Foster's
1-69
1 S. XI. Clangrhton,
-!TOTARY PUBLIC AND REAL ESTATE
AGENT. Office in the Post Offico building,
Lehanon, Oregon.
Will attend to making Deeds and other convey
ances, also to the prompt collection of debts en
trusted to my care. I
t. H. KITCnELI..
J. !t. DOI.PH.
A. smith.
Mitchell, Dolph & Smith,
VTTORNETS ajd COUNSELLORS at LAW.
Solicitors in Chancery and Proctors in Ad
miralty. Office over the old Post Office, Front
street, Portland, Oregon. I
JAMES A. WARNER,
Civil Engineer & Surveyor.
IS PREPARED TO DO SURVEYING AND
Engineering. Uses improved Solar Compass.
Orders by mail promptly attended to. Residence
on 4th St., opposite Dr. Tate's residence, Albany
Oregon. nI9-6ra
powell. ! x jxiirx.
Powell & Flinn,
ATTORNEYS A COUNSELLORS AT LAW
and Solicitors in Chancery,
(I. Flinn, Notary Public,)
Albany, Oregon. Collections and conveyances
prom ply attended to,. . . I
ST. 'CHARLES HOTEL,
Corner First and Washington Sts.,
ALBANY, - . - OREGON.
H. BREI7KSIR, Proprietor.
WITH A NEW BUILDING, NEWLY
Furnished throughout, the proprietor
bones to give entire satisfaction to the traveling
public. The beds are supplied with 'spring-bottoms.
The table will receive the closest atten
tion, and everything the market affords palatable
to-guests will be supplied.! :; jan 9- I
FRANKLIN MARKET,
Main street, - Albany, Oregon.
Meats of All Kinds,
..... A
OF THE VERY BEST QUALITY,
Constantly on hand.
30-6m " O. B. HAIGHT
AtlSATCV BATH MOUSE.
THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT
fully inform the citisens of Albany and vl
einity that he has taken charge of this establish
ment, and, by keeping clean rooms and paying
strict attintta J to business, expects to suit all
those who may favor htm with their patronage.
Having heretofore carried on nothing bat
Firs t-C lass XX air Dressing Saloons, '
bs expects to give entire satisfaction to all. "
3&B Children and Ladies' hair neatly cut and
shampooed. .. . , JOSEPH WEBBER.
ce).I9y2 -
OF ALL KINDS, printed at the very lowest
rates, as ordered, at this office.
PORTLAND ' CARDS.
E. F. RUSSELL, I
Attorney at Law, J
C. P. FERRY,
- Notary Public
RUSSELL & FESB7,
Real Estate Broiers & Collectirig: Agents,
Portland,
Oregon.
SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THE
Sale of Real Estate, Real Estate Litigation,
and the Collection of Claims.
Office, North-west corner of First and Wash
ington Street!, Portland, Ogn. feb 6-70- 5
Sl . SMITH. - - GBO. B. COOK.
THE OCCIDENTAL,
FORMERLY
"77"os1;e3tDtx TTotel,
. Corner First and Morrison streets,
" ' Portlands Oregon.
Messrs. SMITH COOK have taken this
well known house, refitted and refurnished
it throughout, built a large addition, making
thirty more pleasant rooms, enlarged the Dining
and Sitting rooms, making it by far the
Best Hotel In Portland.
A call from the traveling public will satisfy
them that the above statements are true.
SMITH A COOK, Props.
N. B. Hot and eold Baths attached to the
house for the benefit of guests. 50
Portland, August I5tn, 1869.
AMERICAN EXCHANGE,
CORNER Or
Front and Washington Streets,
PORTLAND, OREGON.
X. P. W. Q nimby, - - - - Proprietor
(Late of the Western Hotel.)
THIS HOUSE is the most commodious in the
State, newly furnished, and it will be ths
endeavor of the Proprietor to make his gueste
comfortable. Nearest Hotel to the steamboat
landing.
ja The Concord Coach will always be lour
at the landing, on the arrival of steamships ar
river boats, carrying passengers and their bap-
gage to and from the boats free of charge.
tlme tnppixea trtra j'atent .ire cxttnatttaners.
COSMOPOLITA1V HOTEL.
(formerlt Anitioosi's,)
Front street. : : : Portland, Oregon.
THE UNDERSIGNED, HAVING PUR
chased this well known Hotel, are now pre-,
pared to offer the traveling public better accom
modations than can be found elsewhere in the
city.
Board and Lodging $2 OO per day.
The Hotel Coach will be in attendance to con
vey l'asscngcrs ana baggnge to ana Irom toe
Hotel tree of charge.
- . J. B. SPRENGER.
Office Oregon A California Stage Company, B.
G. Whitehoise, Agent. , tf
TVew Columbian Hotel,
Nosrll8, 120 and 122 Front street,
PORTLAND, s ; t OREGON.
ED. CARNEY, PROPRIETOR.
The Largest, Best and most Convenient
Hotel in Portland!
Located in the center of business and near all
the steamboat landings.
Board and Lodging
From one to two dollars per day according to the
room occupied. .
Rooms newly furnished and well ventil
ated. Superior accommodations for families.
S- The New Columbian Hotel Coach will be
in attendance at all the landings to convey pas
scngers and baggage to and from this Hotel
17 0j Free ot Charge ! S-5 69
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
LADIES' EMPORIUiTI.
MRS. A. J. DTJNIWAY, '
DEALER l.V
FasMonaWe Millinery and Fancy .Goods.
Follows. Dress and Cloak making in all
, their varied branches. -
BLEACHES AND PRESSES STRAW GOODS
In Latest Style and best manner.
STA31P FOR BRA.TD AND EMBROIDERY.
Corner First and-Broadalbin streets, Albany,
Oregon. . janlnl7-70
C. MEALEY
DEALER IN A MANUFACTURER OF
lTTmN-ITTTIlE !
and
CABINET WARE !
Bedding, XStc,
Corner First and Broad Alb in streets,
ALBANY,' OREGON.
M
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.1 ax rssrASBD' TO no
ALL KINDS OF 'TURNINO I .
' I keep on band and make to order -' "
RAWBX9S-BOTTOmZ3 CHAIRS,
im -.:-f. t; Vi;:;
Spinning Wheals.
SS' Shop near the "Magnolia Mills."
JOHN M. METZLER
Albany, Nov. 8, I86B-I
ADVERTISEMENTS.
BUILDERS, ATTENTION I
SASH, BLIAD AND DOOR
FACTORY!
S. H. AI.THOOSE. N. WRIGHT. J. P. BAfcKEJtSTO.
AliTHOUSE & CO.,
I.TOJJ STREET, (OS THE KIVEB BASK),
Albany, : : : oregon.
keep on hand a full assortment,
and are prepared to . "-, ; (
lxiT-niiwli to Order,
Ipors,
Itliiil!!i,
and'
Sasli,
3wX03L.XI3STC31-S,
such as
Crown, Panel, Band, and Section Mold
of all sizes.
WINDOW AND DOOR FRAMES I
3?loorins,
and all other kinds of
Duilding material !
ALSO
Are prepared to do MILL WORK ; furnish Sha
ker Fans, Zigzag Shakers, Suction Fans, Driving
Pulleys, of any kind, at our Factory on Lyon
street, (on the river bank), next below Markham's
warehouse
AI.TIIOTJSE & CO.
Albany, February 0, 1869- 4
BLACKSM1THINC !
PLOWS! PLOWS! PLOWS
THE undersigned gives notico to the general
public, that he is now manufacturing the
Oalesburs Patent Plow !
and any other style of plow that may be ordered.
Also, particular attention paid to
Waon Making ' and Horse-shoeing.
Wagons for sale at my shop at $140 and $160.
Horse shoeing as follows : Cash, $2 ; credit, $3
AH work entrusted to me will receive prompt?
attention, and be executed in the best possible
manner with, good material. A share of public
patronage is solicited.
Shop on corner Ellsworth and Second streets,
opposite Pie'ce' Ferry.- F. WOOD.
. Albany, November 1, 1868-11
TUB OX.D
STOYE DEPOT!
J OH BRIGGS
DEALER IN
STOVES, COOK, PARLOR & BOX.
of the best pattern-
ALSO
Tin, Sheet Iron and
Ooper Ware 1
and the usual tssortment of Fnrnishing Goods U
be obtained in a
"
TIN"
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Repair neatly and promftttg executed,
55f reasonable term. 0
"Short reckonings, make long friends."
Front street........... Albany.
Next door to Mansfield A Co.
dec5'68-I -
STOCKHOLDERS INDIVIDUALLY LIABLE
J& PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO "DS(
ORDERS OP A I.I. KINDS
in his line.
October 1868-8 - ,' I
TURNING. - - TUItJYIIYCr.
3F,xo J Fire! 1Pxro I
u A Stitch Time Sares Nine!"
Fire aal Marine. Insurance Company!
Nos. 416 and 418, California street,
San Francisco, - - - - California.
Cash Capital, In Gold Coin, 9750,000.
Deposit in Oregon, 950,000.
Losses Promptly and Equitably Adjusted
Awl laidin Gold voin.
THIS COMPANY having eompliod with the
laws of Oregon, by making a deposit of fifty
thousand dollars, la now prepared to effect insur
ance against Loss or Damage by Fire, and also
against Marine and Inland Narigatien risks, on
liberal terms.
OUST AVE TOUCHARD. Pros!
- CHAS. D. HAVEN. Seo'y.
. J. C. MENSENH AZX. ,
Agent for Albany.
Albany, January 8, 1870-18
THE EYES 1 THE EARS !
Dr. TV i. GOLDEN,
uuuust Ann ATJRIT.
s - : . OBEGON.
ALBANY,!
rX.TIR- OEN IS A SON OF THE
L notd ola Opthalmio Doctor, S. C.
La4 Ooldea. . '..
Dr. GOLDEN has had experience in treatinc
the Tanous diseases to which the eye and ear are
subject, and feels confident of giving entire satis
faetion to those who may place themselves under
his ears, o,: ' '
Albany. April 10, 18fl9-31y . , '
' If Ta want the very best Ciimt Pno
TodBAFBi, you aiit, eall on BRADLEY A
RUL0FS0N, 439 Montgomery street, Saa Fran
eisoo. . 6 6a
GrAY?NEWS.
Farmers Can Ride and Plow,
bt SEcrnixa oxe or the
"GAY" lPLOWS,
Manufactured and sold for the Tery low- price oi
THE simplicity and practicability of this new
Plow commends it favorably to the special
notice of erery farmer. It possesses a decided
superiority over all other plows bow in nse. The
wheels are four feet in diameter, and ran on the
nnplowed land. Its entire construction is in no
way complicated. The plow is managed in every
manner with ease, and requires only two levers
to be used in making any alteration. The supe
riority of the "Gay' Plow will be clearly shown
by the following wwrtUieate t"' v. ; ...
the undersigned, citisens of Linn county,
Oregon, having purchased and used upon our
farms the "Gay" Plow, hereby certify that the
same has given as entire satisfaction. Its facility
fur adjusting to suit the depj of furrow without
moving from the seat, .is simple and easy. We
like the plow for its draught, because the same is
brought to bear directly upon the plow-beam in
stead of the carriage ; also, because it is strong
and durable, all except the wood-work being con-
siruuteu oi wrougm iron no castings are used.
The wheels running upon the solid land is an ad
vantage over other iranir-Dlows. in striking oft"
land and in plowing, not having to make the nec
essary changes in the machinery, and the seat is
always level, not throwing the driver forward or
sideways as in other plows.. Better work and
more of it ean be accomplished by the use of this
flow man Dy nana.
We take pleasure in recommending the "Gat"
Plow to our brother farmers, as one having no
superior in Oregon.
J. G. REED. W. P, ESH0M,
A. S. L00NEY, E. W. PIKE.
W. H. GOLTTREE. H. DAVIDSON.
May 20tb, 1869. . -
by H.
The "Gat" Plow. is manufactured
Goulding, Portland Machine Shoo.
All orders will be promptly attended to by ad
dressing,
:;: C. V. GAY. ' V
Portland, Oregon.
; Albany Agents.
J. BARROWS A CO., Agents
for Linn A Benton counties.
JOHN BRIGGS, Agent
for Linn A Benton counties.
May , '69-87
NEW ENGLAND
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.
OF BOSTON.
INCORPORATED 1835.
Cash assets. ......
Cash Dividend, 1867 .
Cash Dividend, 1863
Total surplus dividend-.
Losses paid in 186S. .......
Total losses paid........
Income for J 867-.......
........$7,000,000 00
........ 526,574 55
786,197 86
3,512,771 00
575,500 00
. 3,342,100 00
... .. 2,852,03 1 41
No extra charge for traveling to and from the
Atlantic States, Europe, Oregon, or the Sandwici
Islands. :
All Policies non-forfeiting, and governed by the
non-forfeiting law of Massachusetts.
Policy holders the. only persons wbo receive d iv
Uends in this Company, which are declared
and paid annually ; first dividend avail
able at the payment of the second
annual premiums. All Policies
remain in force as long as
there is any surrender
value.
NO FORFEITURES I
This old and popular Company, (the oldest Mu
tual Life Insurance Company in this
country) insures at the low
est possible rates.
The stability of this Company, with its past his
tory, increasing capital and business, and the sat
isfactory manner in which it has discharged its
obligations in the past, are guarantees for the
future such as far-seeing and careful men require'
in tneir investments.
Persons generally, whs thoroughly understand
the workings of Life Insurance are anxious to
avail themselves of its equitable provisions.
Full information will be given to those who
desire, at the Agency. '
Borne Office, 39 1 tate Street, Boston.
Pacific Branch Offices,
302 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.
Room 3, Carter' Building, Portland, Oregon,
EVERSON & HAINES, General Agts.
RUSSELL fc EL.KIIVS, A?ts,
ALBANY, : OREGON.
Albany, September 19, 1863- T
CRAFTSMEN'S
LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW YORK.
BUCIIANAIY & HEARS,
: OEKKRAL AGEKTS FOR
Oregon, and AVashiDgton, Idano and
Montana Territories,
PORTLAND
..OREGON.
Cash Plan, Low Rates, Strictly Mntnal.
All Policies Non-Forfeiting by their
Terms. .; , ., ' '
No Restriction on Travel, Residence or
PolicSsbsud in Gold or U. S. 'Curren
oy, as desired, ; . ... , '
No extra charge upon women. - .
All varieties of Policies issued.
Large Cash Value upon Surrendered
Policies. ,..
E. S. MEBRILL, Agent,
I
oct9-5
Albant Oregon.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
GEO. F. SETTLEMIER,
r It TJ O O I ST.
(Successor to D. W: Wakefield,)
Parrisb's New Building, First Street,
ALBANY, OREGON,
DEALER IN
Drugs and Medicines,
! CHBHtCALS,
f ;: . i ,-' . n. -
PAINTS. OILS, GLASS, ETC.
All articles warranted pore and of the best
quality. ,
Physicians Prescriptions carerally eompeuaded.
Albany, Oct. 17, 18C3-6tf
Walk in! Walk in!
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN !
Walk into
It. RREEIl'S STORE,
and sea tbe goods which be is receirinj direct
! . from . . :
tzx Franolsoo,
which he is going to sell Tery low for
Cash or Produce!
Call and examine my Goods before yon pur
chase elsewhere, as I am' always willing to show
my gooas.
N. B. I will pay from date for thirty days te
come, 30 cents per dozen for Eggs.
Sep. 5, '69-3y B. BRENNER.
SAIV FRAKCISCO STORE!
CORNER FIRST ASD FBBRT STBESTS, .
ALBANY ..OREGOS.
Keeps constantly on band a' full assortment of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, CLOTHING.
Boots, Shoes, Hardware tk Crockery,
" and a full supply of Ladies" - -
Fiiniisliiiis Emliroidery, Fancy Goods, &c.
also, a stock of -. ;
, THE ,BB T UQVpH! .
for Medicinal purposes only.
Always on band a large stock of ; .
Box, Cooking and Parlor Stores !
and manufactures all kinds of -Tin,
Copper and Sneet-Iron Ware,
all of which are offered at the lowest rates for
CASH R COUNTRY PRODUCE t
Ni3J- All kinds of repairing done, en short
notice, and entire satisfaction warrantea, at my
Store and Tin Store. . -
JULIUy GRADWOUL.
Nov. 0-11
RATES OF TOLL
k OVER THE
Willamette Valley and Cascade
Mountain Wagon Road.
To nescnuttee River : ,
Four Horse or Mule toant .................. -....$ 50
Two " I
One "' " "
Ox teain. tbee yoke...... ......... . &
T.' ..lilitina 7flkA .. . . . ........ 09
Jjoose horses, per head -
cattle, per ucui - .................. .
" sheep or hog's........... '
Teams returning empty, half price. : ..-
Pack animals, loaded .........
unloaded ......m.-m........... 25
Horse and rider....... "1,00
To PlsU Xake:'! ; y
Four horse or mule team, each way
Two M "
One " " "
Piclt animals, loaded. ... ...... ...m.
m unload ed.
TT....I. anil rider. ...... . ....... ......... m...
Ox team, three yoke. ........
' ! To Upper Soda Springs
Four horse or mule team, out and back.
Two " " "
One ' " " "
Horse and rider, "
Loose animals, ' " ......
Ox teams the same as horse teams. ' -
. .A. HACKLEMAN.
W. W. Parrirr, , . t Pres
March , 1869- 8 ; 4.
...
... 1
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J 60
S 00
l eo
so
B0O XC
CLIMAX KNITTER!
IN presenting the claims of this NEW KNIT
- TING MACHINE to popular faror. we aim
at no more than a brief and candid statement of
its actual merits. We confidently claim that tbe
CLIMAX KNITTER is superior to all other ma
chines in the follwing respects :
1. Simplicity of construction and operation.
S. Completeness and excellence of work.
3. Convenience of shape, size and weight of
machine. . v:,'
4. Durability of machine. .. '
. 6. Rapidity of work.
. Cheapness. 1 ... . . ...
.It is so simple In its eoastructioa and in its
workings, that less than half tbe time is required
to leant to knit on it than on others. " With it the
children of the household ean do all the knitting.
It is made entirely of iron and steel. A manTs
sock can be. made in thirty minute. ' It makes
the regular old old-fashioned knitting needle
stitch or loop, (with several others . i desired) ;
turns the heel, making It of as good shape as by
band, without any sewing; narrows or widens,
at the pleasure of tbe operator, and makes a per
fect toe. Any article that ean be knit by band,
ean be manufactured on this machine.
Persons bo wish to see tbe machine to opera
tion, are requested to call on the agent in this city.
- S.S. MARXHAMeVSON, -
-; i Agents for Oregon. -
Albany, Ogn., Feb. I , 1870,- 3 r
Mine and Thine.'
Erery wedding, says the proverb,
Makes another, soon or late j
l?ever yet was any marriage ' ;
; . Entered in the book of fat, . : . '
But tbe names wereaUo written ,
Of the patient that wait.
Where will be the next occasion
For the,flowers, tbe feast, the wine ?
Thine, 'perchance, my dearest lady ;
' Or-rwhe knows T it may be mine ;
What if 'twere forgive the fancy
What if 'twere botb mine and thine T
' My GIrU V'
Prettiest, , -t ,
Wittiest, - "
, Among all tbe girls j. ,,f
Liveliest,
- BpsighUiest. U
More precious than pearls. ,
. The fairest,
The rarest, -The
sweetest of doves ;
The dearest, ,
Sinoerest, "i. '-'
Ami truest of loves. .
i She's playful, 5 . ,,
' ' She's gay fuL
She's friendly and kind
She's spareful, r
She's careful, ; '" -
She's all right in mind.
. She faints not, . r
She paints not. ' '
Like some silly girls ;
She pouts not,
' She spoors not. :
Because her hair curls.
Not childish, , ' . '
Notwildish, " "
Not running here, there j -"
Not frettisb,
Coquettish, ' :'
As some young girls are.
:;. Net wealthy,-; h .; -.
But healthy, -
And charmingly smart ; "
A dandy.. . ,,
With candy, -Cannot
win her heart. :
I coo ber, -
I woo her.
Kiss and caress her ;
Thankful be
None but me
Ever can press her. '
A Tavern Story.
The scene of the following story ia
located in the mountain! of Virginia ;
time, fifteen years ago : . "7
We soon succeeded in fiaishing a very
substantial supper, and, as we Bat around
a blazing fire, each one with a cigar in
his mouth, ruminatiag on the storm with
out and the solid, warm comfort, within,
it was proposed that, to shorten time,
each one should relate some event in his
life, either serious or comic, as he best
saw fit. :
-'Besides bur own party, consisting of
six, tnere was an unknown person wbo
had intruded himself upon us, but of
whom we took no notice until it came to
the time of Lsrkey Hughes to tell his
Story. - . ?r-UsJ:;
iJarkey was a tall, gaunt, lantern-jawed
specimen, hailing from "down East, "who
had remained perfectly silent while tbe
rest of us were telling our stones, bis
chief occupation seemed to be trying to
discover who the stranger was.
Before commencing his story, he went
to the door and locked it, putting the
key in his coat pocket ; and then apolo
gising for his strange conduct, but prom
ising to explain it satisfactorily before he
finished his story, he commenced :
"Three years ago, gentlemen, I had
occasion to travel over these mountains
on business, and as I had te journey away
from tbe stsge roads, I pursued my way
on horseback, with a small valise strapped
on the back of my saddle, ia which I had
a good sum of money for those days.
"It was an evening very much like
this, in this same month-, that I stopped
at this same house to escape the storm.
"Ihe landlord was extremely obsequi
ous in attending to my wants, and after
our smoke, after supper, he requested
me to join him in drinking a' bottle of
wine.-tt i t.. i --?'; i ? .M-i-wi; ;;;'-:-".a ;
"Being a belated traveler, and nothing
loth, I readily consented ; and very soon
we bad succeeded in disposing ot six
bottles in place of one. '
"As might be expected, after taking
so much wine, I became very talkative ;
and my host soon knew as much, of my
business auairs as 1 did myself. And.
of eourse, among other facts, he became
aware that roy small valise, contained a
large sum of money, r i: . .. .
iuy host kindly volunteered to take
care ot my, pagge, if. I would leave it
with him ; but, although I had taken too
much wine, still I , knew enough, to de
cline his magnanimous offer- .: And wish
ing him good night, I took my valise in
hand and went to my appointed room., ,
, "I had taken enough , of the wine to
make me feel very nervous; so that I
found it difficult to compose myself, and
my feelings were not at all unproved by
the impreseion.,1 received from my host.
"He was an Italian, and had that
foreboding look of a desperate character:
and the beauty of his face was not at all
improved by a long scar across his right
temple ; the .thumb of his right hand
was gone also ; so that his general Ap
pearance was not, to say the least, at all
prepossessing ; he looked-as if he would
as soon commit a murder as smoke a cigar.
, "After I had undressed, I placed my
valise and pistol under my pillow; And
then, having carefully, as I thought, ex
amined every nook and corner . of the
room, to see that there was: no danger of
intrusion, X bud myself down, but I could
not sleep; the wine, instead of having a
narootie effect, . produced the contrary,
and the recollections of my host had put
my Diooa to rover neat.
"I must have been lying in this troubled
fstate for several hours, when I was sure I
heard , some, noise apparently under . my
bed, or under the floor neat my bed.
' "At first I thought it was the result of
my feverish brain ; but, after collecting
my scattered senses, and calmly thinking
a few moments. I felt convinced tl.at I
did hear a'noise of some kind.. . And so,
taking my pistol from, under my pillow,.
I quietly cocked it under the clothes, bo
as te make no noise ; and then, lying on
my back, -with my Tight arm. streteaed
out to its full length, and the pistol firm
ly grasped irr-my hand, awaited any re
sult. :--y-
" The noise now became more distinct,
and I could plainly hear some one draw
back a bolt.' I quietly turned my eyes
towards the door, to see if any move was
made tnere ; but Hardly bad I turned ay
head, when I was sure that I saw the
rug in front ot the fireplace move. : ;
"In an instant I saw a trapdoor, which
had been most'eririeasly concealed by,
ift Vl.1 J . l it l T. ir L' . ;....
- t w..ijpMMwwssgi ssiiastgi r, wvi
a dark lantern partially, opened. jA, .
"I held my breath until he got i nto
tho room and began te look around when
I saw, by the light of his lantern, that he
also had a desperate looking knife in his
hand, and, knowing that X would be the
object of his butchery,: I carefully , lifted
my hand from under the covering, as his
back was turned partially towards me, and
fired. : "vV
'"The instant I fired, the scoundrel
fell, i-i jumped up, put on cay elethes,
ami, after-taking a quick look at the
body, to see whether I had killed hira
or not, I took: his lantern and left the
nouse. si--,-- . -..i:i:-s;n w;. -
"I thought I had killed him, as the
mark of my bullet was to be seen on the
left side of his head; ifhad torn off" tho
lower part of his ear; but when I returned
the next morning,' there was Bogtrace of
tbe villain. ..... ,.;. r.i;, .
"Did you ever hear of him since?"
asked one of the party.
"No, gentlemen, I never saw him since
until to-night." . , , - - . .
As . Larkey ! said , this, the ' intruder,
whom we had - not noticed until now.
jumped up, and, making a bound toward
him, shrieked t ...... . . s. ".. -r;;-'
: "You lie 1", ; , - '
We caught him,' and,' after overpower
ing him, found the indontical scars that
Larkey had mentioned the sabre scar,
lfiae tblimK anil 111. nlinnml Mr ' . .
We beld a council as to wbateourse.it
was .best pursue; and ' determined to let
Larkey wreak his vengeance on him in
any manner he saw fit We notified, him
that he had but a few hours to live, and .
if he wanted to make any confession we
would take it. . v
Believing our threatst he confessed to
rib less than seten murders, and told as
Where to find the skeletons of his victims,
all of whom had been murdered in that
. xtsrj .'-'." ,;- :"
We followed his directions, and did
find the skeletons. . '
We turned him over to the proper au
thorities the next day,xwith his written .
confession, and kept on our journey; and,
about a month afterward, I read a long
account of the hanging of Aagelb Maes
tro. ,
; now to Make a Town. Encour
age every one, especially new : men to
eome an settle ; among you, particular
ly those who are worthy and active,
whether they have capital or not. Their
labor alone is worth money. -; Those who
have capital will buy lots, build houses,
or tear put and remodel the old ones.
Go to work and stimulate enterprise by
giving it all the encouragement you can,
or by nniting your, industry, influence,
and capital in the cause.. Cultivate .a
public spirit, and talk less than you
work. ' HcId vour neirrhbor. 1 If he ia
in danger of breaking down, ' prop him
up in some way, either by kind words,
good counsel, or a lift from your, pocket
book. If he gets fairly down before yon
know his situation, set him on . his feet
again his misfortune is to be pitied not
blamed and his talents and - labor are '
worth money: to the . community. -Besides,
it may some day be your - turn to
need a corresponding sympathy. . En
courage your local authorities in making
publie improrments for the good of the
tOWn. - . . ;.--vt ,Jri-x,-. (. ; -v-i '
; ' IIovo to KUl a 2on. If you wish to
cilia town, put up no more buildings than
you are obliged to occupy, yourself. ' If
you should have 'an ' empty building,
and any one aboukl wisn te rent it, ask
about three times its value : Look at
ever new eomer with a .seowL .Turn
a cold shoulder to every business man
and mechanic who seeks a home among
yooL Go abroad for yonr' wares rather
than tovypweias: rfron-.-y5r.i--?'ewn
merchants . anl ; snanmfaoturers at the
same prices., , Refuse to advertise, so
that persons at a distance will not know
that any business is tetn-r done ia your
city. - A prompt - and ' ere f, iservaaee-
years, :,;'..-. " "-; ...,.fy-fn -v ; .-
1 A Ship's Cbsiw Staktxo to DtxraJ
A cable telegram, received in New
York on tbe 25ult., mentions the finding
of twenty-one dead bodies on ' board s
ship in the Indian ' Ocean, They were
starred to death, V v ;
George Fraacis Train, who is supposed
to be worth several millions of dollars,:'
has announced his readiness to give five
dollars toward the Fenian invasion ot
Canada! Unparalleled generosity!
? W !!;; r':"'!'!'" f' .
'f An Illinoisan has become the fifth,
husband of a woman just to see what
effect it would have on him, as he has
heard that her first husband ran .away,
that the second hang himself, the third
shot himself, and the fourth drowned,
himself. . . .
A man in Indiana ' was ' advbed, the
other day, to clean, out a ekhnaey' by
firing pistol up- ity ? He. determined,'
as soon as he gets the soot out ef his
eves, to aire the contents of the other
barrel of his pistol to the man who gave
him the advice. ' . ,