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LOCAL MITTIMUS. -Mail going North, M.; going South, Mail Matteks.-oIo--j at 7.45 A. cloe.- at 5.15 r. M. Po-Mortice open on Sundays from 8.30 to 9.30 A. M., and from 6 to 7 1". m. ? Mail for Corvallis, clones at G p. M. E. A. FKEELAN1. P. 31. A mian y Collegiate Institute. The examination exercises of the Al luiny Collegiate Institute, under the popular supervision of President War rtl transpired this week. We un derstand the exercises have been very well attended by the patrons and friend of the Institute, da' by day. We werti present during the greater portion of Thursday afternoon, and were favorably impressed with the precision ami thoroughness which characterized the great majority of the pupils in their recitations. In a class of ten, in algebra, two problems each were drawn by lot from a box, and nearly all of them recited prompt ly and ixrforcned correctly that which the slip of paper required of them. "We were ple;ised with the manner in which an exercbo Li spelling was con ducted. The spelling was lirit oral. It was not only necessary tliafc the word should be correctly spelled, but i:i the process, each s;vl!able was re quired to be distinctly enunciated. If a word w;r3 utlssetl, it was left for the pupils to detect, as the instructor con tinued to-give out new words, just as if none had been missed. All could see that this system secured precision, spirit, and a wide-a-wake interest. The spelling alter this was by each pupil writing, the words on his slate in the oixler in which they were dictated by cue l i-oiessor. oiates were tnen ex changed, and one young miss was ap pointed to spell the words from the slate which she held. xs errors were leteeted on the different slates, they were announced, and marked off by the pupils who discovered them. At the close of this critical examination, slates were returned: to their owners, and each pupil read out the number of misses, marked against him. Two valisitWa points, we eorrid see, M-ere gamed- by this system of spellim First, each pupil spells every icard, or attempts-to, which is given out. Sec ond, the pupil is taught to write the wonl eorreetlyv We all know there i a difference between oral spelling- and" spelling words a we write. The best sf spellers often become perplexed over words as they write ; and we think .this system o the Institute will in a ineasure obviate this difficulty. The number of 'pupils present indica ted the flourishing -. conditio! of the Institute, and- their- decorum and promptness the wholesome discipline by which they have been trained. The institution deserves the liberal patro nage of our people- The new term commences with Monday next Large Potatoes. Through the loIitene5.s of Mr. Alonzo Gra3r, we received oa Wednesday two huge po tatoes, of the white kidney variety, as a specimen of wltat can be produced i:i tliat line over in Washington Territory- Th largest was some ten i;ichc3 In. length, and. woitfd make an ample meal ton- two- persons, They vere raised on the farm of Mr. Si Iejmy, who-lives some ten. miles dis taati'rpm the towa of Seattle, W, T. Jlr. Gray has taken a firm in the same neighborhood, autL speaks hope fill y of the future pnospeets of the country. As they propose to- locate the "terminus' thereabout, they have struck it rich. Farmer's Cluh. Why tfo not the farmers of Linn "county organize a fanner's club, or something of that kind, to hold its meetings monthly, for mutual improvement? ; The bene fits resulting from these clubs directly to the farmer, and Indirectly to the county, are invaluable, lu the older States, such clubs exist In almost all of the counties. They have proven to be fruitful sources of information in every instance, where the organisation has been thorough. All topics per taining to agriculture, horticulture nnd stock-raising are there to be discussed. In those clubs which have come under our notice, some one leads off In a short essay or address, on some topic to which lie was assigned at the meet ing before. The members of the club then criticise the views presented in the essay or address, presenting their views formed from experience, on the subject, and thus by mutual inter changes of experience, iuUi valuable information is a iiiired. A farming community, or .county, that desires to operate'and progress the mo-t in telligently and successfully,; cannot well altbrd to be without such an or ganization. The strange anomaly of seeing an agricultural State, like Ore gon, importing all articles of consump tion, except wheat. Would certainly be' obviated, were there a substantial fanne r's club in successful operation in each count y. m ' Graded SheeP. Mr. W. C. War ri:ierv of Bethel, who lately visited the farm of Mr. C. J. Ingram, of this county, for the purpose of securing some of tfio fine sheep owned by Mr. Ingram. i:i a note to the Farmer thu3 ' sjxjaks out in metting." The note is dated November 14th, 1371, and is as follows : I visited last week the sheep ranch aad farm of' Mr. V. J lugram, four, miles south of -Albany, Linn county, for the purpose of purchasing some of his fine sheep, for tlie improvement of my flock near Bethel. Tbo wool of tumie of his graded Leicester and i'otswold will favorably compare in length and texture with the farfamcd Angora goat,. Christmas Will soon be here and taking ;dYantage of this fact our Post masterk EtU FreelaiuL. Ei., goes to Portland on- Monday for the special purpose, of purchasing a fine supply of fcooks, albums, papers, toy,. etc. etc to supply the demand always attend ing the holidays. About the middle f next week drop into his stoe, and ettho first choice of rare and beauti- J'r.l artigles to present to Sophrqais Atlelaide or Mary Arvu Iron. Laip Posts. Tlie iron lamp posts tbr First street were hauled down from the Uwpot on Thwsilajv and left 9t ' thw efereet - corners they are , to cuectipy.' Fisst street will soon be tiglited during these, dark plghta,,' Xeaui.v aTuaoedv. Daniel Gaby, Esq., -narrowly escaped drowning in a branch of the Santiam, the other day, while returning from this city to his home in Scio. lie was ou horse back, and attempted to ford the creek, but the channel being deeper than he expected, and the current very swift, his horse was carried under a drift and drowned, while he, after getting loose from the horse, succeeded in catching hold of a limb of a tree which was fortuantly within reach, to which he ''cramped" until assistance reach ed him. A rope was thrown to him from the shore, which he succeeded in fastening to his body, -when he was drawn out, a wet but thankful man. We were pleased to me,et with the Rev. Mr. Miller, station minister of the Methodist church at Corvallis, in our sanctum this week. lie came to assist in the Quarterly meeting exer cises of the Methodist church in this place, lie gives a favorable report of Corvallis. Professor Rogers, of Salem, conducted the Quarterly meeting ex ercises of the Methodist church In this city last Saturday and Sunday. Steamers.- The Orifianme leaves Portland at 4 o'clock P. M. to-day for San Francisco. On Wednesday 20th hist, the California Sails for Ptlget Sound ports and . .Victoria. The ffiwi' Telfair sails tot Snn Juan, Xanalmo and Sitka to-day, at 5 P. M. Where is William Warner ? Wake up, William; there Is a pension certificate in the Oregon City Agency for you, and your presence U needed to obtain it, Warner, come forth. Dancing School meets at Parrish Hall every Thursday evening. The Professor proposes to give a Soiree every two weeks. Changed. The sociablH at Odd Fellows Hall will transpire ou the 22d, instead of the 23d as at first de cided upon. Personal. Chas. Gay was in the city on Wednesday,' well and hand some. " S .... - Grand Ball. There will be a grand ball given at Parrish' Hall, in thh city ou Christmas' evening, December 25th, 1871. A good supper and the lest of music will be furnish ed for the occasion. A cordial wel come and general invitation is extend ed to all lovers of the 'mazy dance.' Committee of Arrangements: Isaac Conn, J. R.Herren. Floor Managers: 1. C. Harper, X. 15. Humphrey,!. C. Clark, X. Raum. Tickets, including supper, $-1. 1 lv3. December 6th, 1S71, at the residence of the bride's mother near Peoria, by Rev. Jaine-- Worth, assisted by Rev. R. . I. Thompson, Rev. S. G." Irvine and Mrs. Margaret (Maim. With the above notice was received a nicely frosted cake, for which we re turn thanks. The pair have our best wishes for long life, continued pros perity and increasing happiness. They Won't trouble You Low. Who will nm readily reco niae the truthfulness of the following It is scarsely necessary to say that it is froni the pen of Henrv Ward Eeecheii than whom no man has ever more naturally and beautifully depict ed homl Incidents or stirred tip in the human heart memories of home more touching or powerful : "Children grow tin nothing on earth grows so fast as children. J t Win but yesterday, and the jlad was playing with tops, a buoyant boy. lie is a man, and gone now. There I. no more childhood for him or us. Lite has claimed him. When a' begin hi ng is made it is like raveling a stocking, stitch bv stich gives avyay, till all are gone. The house has not a child in it there is no more nise in the hall bovs rushim pell niill; it is very orderly now" There is no more skates, sleds or balls left scattered about. Things are neat enough 'now. There is no delay for sleepy folks; there is no longer any task, lxjfore you lie down, or looking after children ami tucking up tin? Ix-d clothes There are no disputes to set tle, nobody to get oft" to school, no complaint. no import unities fyr im possibly things, no rips to mend, no fingers to tie up. no faces tole washed, or collars to be arranged. There nev er was Inch peace in the house! But oh, it would sound like music to have some licet clatter down the front stairs! job, for some children's noise! What u-ed to ail us all, that we were hushing their loud laugh, cheeking their noisy frolics. a:;d reproving their slamming and banging of doors:-' Groceries ProiiNionti, !lcc.' GROCERIES, GROCERIES, Financial nni Commercial. Dental. See new card of br! Geo. W. Gray, elsewhere to-daj. As a dentist Dr. Gray enjoys a high reputa tion, and his praise is in the mouths of scores of our people. He has late ly introduced several new styles in the mode of getting up teeth, which he will take pleasure in exhibiting to all who call at his office. He is a superior workman, as his work attests, and Lis charges are as low as superior work cm be obtained anywhere. See card. Ed. Register ; During my ab sence the citizens of Albany elected me Mayor, for which I make them my polite bow. Being already invested with the humble olhVe of minister of the Gospel, and finding in its duties more than I can attend to, I beg permission to decline the honors of the Mayoralty of your city. Respectfully A. H . SWEENEY. Albany, Dec. oth, 1871. Election. A meeting of the Linn Comity Agricultural Association is called for the first Wednesday in January, 1872, for the purpose of electing seven directors, and other business. See notice of the Secretary elsewhere. Dancing School. The young men and women of this burg, to the extent of some twenty couples, gathered at Parrish Hall on Thursday evening, and done some high dancing for a few hours. The-, dance was given by -a party who intends-getting-; up a class in dancing for the Winter. Apprehensive.- On Monday the railroad bridge across the Santiam at Jefterson was thought, to be in great danger, a;a huge drift had lodged' against it, brought down by the high water. But after the expenditure of a good deal of hard labor, the drift was broken up, and the danger averted". In Danger. It is state that the raise In the Willamette has already caused some damage to the railroad bridge at Harrlsburg. If the Willa mette gets on one of her big swells this winter, the strength of the bridge will be sorely tried. Getting Rich. We see that our friend of the Farmer ha a new Taylor pres3 on the way from Chicago, which is said to be the perfection of mechan- cal skill and beauty. Printing agricultural paper. must 4 pan. Hope so, at any rate. Gold in Xew York 110?..'. Currency, buying, S9c; selling, 904c. San Francisco quotations show no material change. Portland quotations in statue quo : Wheat. $1 25 bushel. Oats, $2 50 s2 GO is 100 lbs. Potatoes, l4S2c lb. Apples, 37 . box. Onions, 2v 24Clt. Eggs"3035c doz. But ter, 30372'e lb. Following market quotations are from the principal stations on the O. & C. Railroad : Eugene Cmr, December, 7. Wheat, 1 ; Oats, $ l ; Bacon Sides, I5e; Bacon Shoulders, 10c: Hams. 15c; Lard, 14c; Butter, 50c; Eggs, 50c; Apples, 50c; Potatoes, $1 25; Wool none. Junction Crrr, December 7. Wheat, $1 05 ; Oats, ; Bacon Sides, 13e ; Bacon Shoulders, 10c ; Hams, 15e; J.ard, 14 ; ' Butter, 30c ; Eggs, 40c; . Apples (dried), 6c ib; Potatoes, $1.' IlAKiiisniRO, December 7. Wheat, $1; Oats,S0c; Bacon Sides. 12; Bacon Shoulders, none; Hams, 13e to ISc ; Lard, 12 to 14c; Butter, 40c ; Eggs, 30c ; Apples, 50c ; Pota toes, $1 ; Wool, none. .Jefferson; December 7. Wheat, $1 12; Oats, 80c; Bacon Sides, 13c : Bacon' Shoulders, 10c : Hams, 14c; Tard, 14c; Butter, 40& 45c; Eggs, 50c; Apples (dried). 0e ; (green), 45c ; Potatoes,' f 1 ; Wool, 35c. - -..-' Salem, December 7. Wheat, $1 15; Oats, 80c ; Bacon PRqVISXONS, PROVISIONS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, i . : ' 1 CORXER OF FIRST AXD BROYDALBI X S'lT.EETS, A. C. LAYTON, PROPRIETOR. Fivk! Sii.lv Mistakes. To name all the foolish things common to young people ivouid take us into the hun dreds. ljut live are enough to remem ber at -once. Here they are: 3. For a young man to think he does himself credit by hanging round theatre doors, smoking "bad cigars and pacing for expensive oyster sup pers, inj order to be. called iif nil" by a cliquo of youths as soft iu the brain as hinisji'lf. 2. For a. lady to be annoyed localise gentlenjien do not always give her the best half ot the street and the nicest seat in he omnibus. She should not forget that these conventional courte sies are inot her right farther than they choose to concede them. 3. Foj- an unfledged clerk to think he must) buy extravagant gloves and cravats for every festive occasion, be cause Jones, whoe father is worth thirty thousand dollars, does so. The best way of proving his manhood would be to let such things alone stlf-denjuil is I letter than fortune. 4. For a girl to think she is estali lishing her charater as a young lady of fashion,) by allowing her mother to toil thiiough all the drudgery of the house, land investing her monev in gaudy brooches and artificial flowers. L o. r or a man to suppose nnnsell a gentleman, because be touches his hat to a party of splendidly dressed ladies, while he scorns to extend a helping hand tojthe old apple woman strug gling across the street. . complete supply of j . I have always in store a full and. STAPLE- , . -AND ; FANCY , GROCERIES, P 21 O -V'-'X'SS X TOBACCO A 7 H 3ST S3 , CIGAStS, Which I will sell for cash as low as the lowest, or exchange for all ki:ls of marketable j XJ 20" "3? JEL 3T PR.ODUC3L3! - Just received and in store 100 TONS ISLAND SALT, i Which will sell cheaper than ever before offered in this market tW I extend a general invitation to all people in this and adjoiirinjr counties, to will ana examine niiahtv and nrices ot szoods. as I lel eon- tident of my ability to give all thorough satisfaction. j A. C. LAITOX, .In Chicago, it is said, men are not allowed !to smoke in the streets. This argues ajn excess of the fire fright, and is no nire than jf, after an inundation of the city, men were forbidden to drink in the streets. NEW TODAY. Sides, 15c; Bacon Shoulders, 12(514c; Hams, l'JSlSc ; Lard, 14S16c; Butter, (fresh), 45S50c; (packed), :J0S35c; Eggs, 37..c ; Apples, 40c; Potatoes. CmniCii Services. We are request ed to, notify the public that Rev. Mr. Sweeney will preach ' in ', the Baptist church on Saturday evening .(.tft-ujjht) at half-past sly o'clock : 1 ; Wool, 34S3U. Gekvais, December 7. Wheat, $1 15 ; Oats, 75o ; Bacon Sides, none ; Bacon Shoulders, none; Hams, none ; Lard. 14c; Butter, 40c; Eggs, 374; Apple3 (dried). Gel? lb; Po tatoes, $1; WojI, none. Our markets show no change in price Wheat, $1 15 bushel. Oats, 75SS0c 1ft' bushel. Butter, 40c lb. Eggs, 40c H dozen. The Xew York Times Axi The Ring. The St. Louis Deuiocrul has this interesting mention of a promi nent writer of the Xew York press, who fought so gallantly against the Tammany ring : George Jones, of the Xew York 77Me,i3jnot an Englishman. He is Raymond's old partner, ami . was one of the original proprietors of tlie Times. Re is a native.of Xew York. The story about the Englishman grows out of the fact that Lewis J. Jennings, managing editor of the the Time?, is an Englishman bjr birth. - He is the" author of the-slashing articles on the ring tliat have made the Times famous as the champion of the people. Those articles have appeared every day sometimes two or three of them in a day for more than a year.. Their force has been terrible,, and. at last all opposition lias been overcome. There never was in newspaper history a subject more fascinating than that of the millionaire robbers of Xew York ; and Jennings,, in the Times, has done It ample justice His editorials and Xast's caricatures have done the coun try an Immense service. Though one was bom a England and the other in Bavaria, they are pretty well natural ized.; and we doubt wbethrr there are many persons in America who will regard them as crushed when they are reproached as foreigners. God's Uvery is a very plain one ; but its wearers have good reason to be con tent, If it have not so much gold lace about it as satan'a it keeps out foul weather better and besides it fea great deal cheaper. i EO. W. IiAV, I. f. S.,; KADUATE OF CINCIX T'nati Dental College, makes ffepnral Kvatid Jm pncitl Stfitf-s vf I'lal". fir Ar tificiul TrHh. lllso, docs ALL work in t lie line of IiN T,'fssioii in tlio bent ami jtnost approve! method, and at as naisonable rates u.s can fx lun.l eistiwherc. Niirous xide adinini-ifcivil tor the pairi l'ssex1 Ru-1 ion of twtli if desired. Dffiee in I'arrisli lm-k block, up-stairs. Eesidenee first house sout hofCoiirejLratioiial chnrcli, fi-ontiiif on court, house block. j7i-ls JSJOTECE. THE STOCK HOLDERS OF TI1K Linn t'onntv Airi'icnlluinl AssfK'iation There will la business meeting at tins Court House in Albany, on tc first Wed nesday in January, 182, at 1 o'clock 1. 31., for the purpose ot electing Seven Directors for the ensuing year, and tranaet injr such other busijiess as may come befon; tlie inw'tinfr. . ' J. II. EVANS. December 9, lS71-td S-e. Fruit Trees, Grape Vines, &c. THE UN D ERSK JN EI IN VITES THE attention oft he p.tbiio to hwiargeund complete stock of APPLE. ! PEAR. - ! - - PLUM. I CIIKRTJ V 1 and other TREES. Also. GRAPE VI ES Ix'st in the Slate; OrtiHiiiemal Tree-!, Shrubs, Plants. Cur rants, Oooseberri d. Strawberries, Roses, Dahlias and Bulb? whit-It .will be sold as low as first-class? stock can be afforded. Nov. 25-12v4 J. A. MILLARD. OYSTERS AND SARDINES, NUTS J Candies, am! other kuick-kiiueks, by Wheeler, at SHEDD. VXD sold Hv4 Ox FRIDAY, DECEMBER FIFTEENTH Vi'il, at the residence of J. P. HOGUE, de ceased, I will seU, to the highest bidder, 15 lfenl of Voiifi- American Iforae TERMS One-half cash ; one-half in six months tinie, with security. J. P. HotiUE, Dec. 2, 1871-13w3 AdmV. I Notice to the i - Taxpayers of IAmi County. UNDER TITE PROVISIONS OF THE law now In force, relatiiifj; to the col lection of ta ies all taxes are required to be paid within . irty days after the days ap pointed for meet uif the taxpayers in the several precincts, and all taxes not paid wit hu tliat time are liable to costs as upon execution and that is one dollar and 1 hree percent, from each person. I will, there fore! in- pursuance of law, meet the tax payers of Linn county,-at their respective places of- voting in each precinct, on the following days, to-wit : LEBANON Monday, Dec. 11, 1871. WATKKLl K) Tuesday, " 12, SWEET HOME Wednesday 13! BRUSH CREEK.... Tlnusday "14! " BROWNS VILLE....Frrduy, " IV CENTER Satntrdaw; lfi! HABHISBUBG......TnesdV, 10 PEORIA j Fridav," " 2 ORLEANS.. ...... ..-..Saturday " 5a' SANTIAM Tuesday, 2h' " FRANKLIN BUTE. .Wednesday ' 1, SOIO ... .i. ...... .....Saturday, "80, . ALBANY Monrlay, Jan. 1. 1372. Sheriff aii tax-colleetor for LinnVolVor. . B.- V hile in Brownsville I niav be found at Cooley A Washbnrne's stoi-e. Albany, Oregon, N.ov. 4, 1S71-U ;W..T. UIITABIDEL. D. ANDREWS. I W. J. IIILTABIIOEI & CO. 1 ! Have just received, AT TIIK1K OLD KTAXO, One Door Below Conner's Bank A full assortment of i GROCERIES, !1500TS A7I SHOES, FURNISHING GOODS, YANKEE NOTIONS, ETC., ETC., Consisting in part of ' r- Calico, Ginghams, Lawns, 'iler'nio. Poplins, 'Brilliants. llosicr;r, Marseille3 . lenini-5, ! Dit;ss Silk?, Jeans, Dinper. Table IJiieu Crash, Ticking, Delaines Cheek, Stripe, Skirt, Cornets Table Covers. Brown Domestic. .Brown Sheeting. Bleached Slu-eimg,, Chilh-en'.-5 Shoes, Inlics' and "Misses' Slioes, Gents' Boots and Shoes. . Boys' Boots and Shoes, Slippers anil Gaiters, I.inen & Silk Ilanlk'cliief California Merchandise. C5A share of patronage Is respeetfully soiicited. AV. J. IllLTABLDEL & CO. 10v4 . T1IE : BEST ARE TITE CHEAPEST. THE AGENCY OF THE CELEBRATED 3ZASOX & HAMLIN ORGANS CHICKERIM 1 SOUS PIANOS! IS NOW, FOR THE FIRST TIME, PER inanently established in Oregon. A large and complete stock will bo kent on hand, and sold at the manufacturer's ie duced prices. THESE INSTRUMENTS are well known throughout- the world, and have received the highest premiums wherever exhibited. We have UNSOLICITED TESTIMONI ALS in their favor from tho best musical talent of both Europe and America. For durability, style of fin lsh aSid quality of tone, they are UN EQUALLED. Every Znatrnment folly-..Warrant-ed for rive Yeaxs. - . Illuatratcd. catalogruea acnt on applica tion. - . OILL A STEEE, ; 87 Front-St., Portland, 10v4njil ' Agents for Oregocu. . JBlucksniitliins: AND ! ! Ceneral Repair Shop. THH UNDEHSKiNE) HAVING RE tunied to Allnmy, and taken liisold sho))ou corner of Ellsworth and Second strccts.lannouiice-i his readiness to attend to all kindrfof I . BLACKS5IITIIINO. MILL & .MACHINE I'OUUW'U, ETC i Also, jlias on ha ad and for ta3e, tlie COQDILLAHD WAGON, 'i Strayer Force-teed GRAIN DRILL, STAR BSOLZNE, CSTSTrCL, and other PLOWS, which be. Till sell 011 the most reasonable term.-, f 1VE ME A AM , All -W tork entrusted to me will rwph prompti attention, hikIIw executed in tho besfiiossible manner, with good niateiial. A share of public patronage is Hflicited. by b pop on corner Ellsworth and Second V. . ? r.. .iwr.t. It: - streets, opposite Piercers Fcm F. WOOD. Lard Oil & Soap MAN U FACTORY. rpiIE jlJNDERSIGNEI HAVING COM l plete.l and put in good raiuirng order their new .. j . Lard ,Qil anil Soap Manufactory, j in the city of Albany, are prepared to pur-. chase, at t he highest cash rales, all tbu - ----- - ;- . . I tog, Itanc 11 11 utter n Soup fc! reuse, Ac, dcUvered to them in this city.. I Theylaro now manufacturing and bavo i on liaud '. Fan Toilet anil Common Soaps, ; in great variety, warranted equal to tho ' lest In I market, which they oder totbo trade at the most mwsonable rat erf. , Ordew respect fedly. solicited. Satisfac tion guaranteed. ga?r Parties J.v.lns- Hog4, Rancid Butter, or Grease ot any kind, for sole, will do well to give us a ctUl. I E. CAETWRIGirr A OO. ! Nor. IV1S7W0VV i - H i - Paper-liunging, Culceminlns:, ; j Oeeorutlng, &c. 13 M: WADSWOBTH will give prompt ; . attention to all ordcra for Paper-. Imnging, Calcemining, Decoiut ing, &c., in this city or vicinity. All work executed in the latest style, iu the )et. manner, and at lowest living rate. KiT Orders left at' i; uniitnre wnrerooma of Chas. Meoley will recci e, prompt attention. lOy