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About The Albany register. (Albany, Or.) 1868-18?? | View Entire Issue (Dec. 6, 1872)
dhtt-. 6 ALBANY REGISTER. LOCAL MATTERS. THUS ITY EUMTIOX. tke Itayar, Be t-order. Treaiwrer, Marshal, and r tttr MX IWHUMW. The city election, held on Monday last, passed off quietly, although there was more feeling, and our Democratic friends made more strenuous exertion to elect at least portion ot their ticket than at the Presidential election 'Uhe result shows a Republican victory, the entire ticket bemg successful, wMh the exception of two Conncttmtn. The followhig table shows the returns as given to the Ctyy Recorder MAYOR. V. r, Brown,,... .,,,..133 toll. VanOeve: ... ...134.. J. II. Hem 18S .1. Hwmon 137.. -TREASURER. . O. mn 115 ti. F.Scttlemelr 152. MARSHAL. Ji. X, .Merrick 104 f.Cartwright 181 . maj. ....1 ....5 ...37 ...57 (XH nCILMEK. Jnhn I'-vkv ..134 . AVfae.... : Ill V. Wedliike .. 118 P. 0. Harper 144 T. L.toM 137 A. O. Jnm 135 U. Saltmarsh 148 Dr. D. M. Jones .140 A. Baltimore 131 I.. Elkiiis 150 L. Fllrni 115 Chas. Mealey 151 Democrats iu Italic ; Republicans in Roman. Total vote of city, 389. Pboceewkgs or Countt Conrr. December Term Judge Tandy pre siding. Bernard Hunt vs. Aleck Kcllar and' John Popper Sheriff s sale confirmed. J. T. Oilmore vs. Geo. W. Settle ; action to recover personal property (a horse seized by defendant as constable; jury trial ; verdict for plaintiff. R. and L. Cheadle vs. William I'hipps ; motion for leave of Court to issue execution mion granted. Iu Probate. Iu the matter of the estate of Richard Evans, dee'd.; order granted to sell the personal property of the estate of said deceased.. Estate of William Farrier, dee'd,' report of sale of real estate ; ordered that the sale be vacate and that the property be resold. Estate of J. P. Hague, dee'd.: re port of sale of personal property sale confirmed. Eli B. Moore,, dee'd.;- application to sell real estate ; Jas. Washburn ap-. pointed guardian ad litem for minor heirs; order to sell 240 acres of real estate. Estate, of- John Robert, dee'd.: Hiram Smith admiurstmtor with will property r-ate confirmed. Estate of- CaaeMne Lytle, decvd.; petittan to. sett ml estate ftledsecond day of M-rcb- term. W73. set for bear ing the same., and ordb wsrt ettetion issue to Mn toappssr ar (hat time. John A. MmHh. dee'd.; last will and lestament ofdm'aH-ltailjnititcd to pro bate; L. C. lice, eecutr. filed bonds in sura of f.W0: John Urn. Alex ander Brandon and lomph Harrison were appointed appraisers to, appwfce the estate of said deceased. Bust D at Monday was the busiest day we have seen in the city for a long time in Interest and excitement it douMedfecounted November 5th. Our Iemocratk(jaidiilates had carri agesmnaiugto hrhigin the old and fceWe, the hart and hlmdi mnr they vrrassekid" enelfetically for votes, but all to no avail the fiat hacrgone forth, and the ltmer of DeHweracy has bWN towetw), ami victory is with the Republican party. Ciume or Time, A new thnp-to-ble went into effect on theO. . RaUroad on Tuesday . Hereafter pas-, sengnr trains will arrive at this city at 11 tt P. M.: freight trains, goiug north, 8.85 A. M., going south, . 2tJ, P.M. . . Buting Pbjces. Butter comma ndK 'idef ft; egg. 34c f dozen; dried; apples, e? dried. plums, 18o ; dried beans, 3c?bosJieJ,. 3c1Vft.;- ltotoe?i. Woolks Factokv. Now thjM) the completion ot the Santiam Canal to this city, early in the comlngSumroer, is an established fact, the query sug gests itsell to every citizen who is look ing to the future of our city, " what enterprise shjtll be inaugurated, to make the Canal a paying Investment, and at the same time conduce to the growth, f the city and the general welfare of its people?" We arc led to believe tliat there is no one interest that will so completely " rill the biit " that of a woolen manufactory.. This being granted, our first aitu should be to secure, at as early a time as practi cable, such an interest. This brings us to the point : Mr. L. E. Pratt,, a gentleman tor sometime, connected with the Salem woolen mjfls as Super intendent, and every way qualified to inaugurate and successfully manage such an institution, (luring- the present week, visited this city, Lebanon and Brownsville, in search of the most eligible point to establish a woolen mill. He states thM if the citizens of tills city want h !, an institution erect ed In Albany, he is willing to aid. with capital and Qxyerlenee, such un dertaking. A nHI. the equal in size and machinery, to. the late Oregon city mill, can be erected for about j $60,000, The investment of' this' amount of money in such an enterprise ' would be of more value to the acewral interests ami wants of Albany, tlian tlie investment of double the amount in any other enterprise that can be meutloned.. If our citizens will take Mr. ilannon took an eloquent oritori tbe necessary interest iu this matter, j cal swoop, from, tlie American flag to, the securine suflldent capital to insure i ancient Troy, and then lit m the Re tire early erection of a woolen factory, thus creating a market for wool as our own doors, can very easily be accom plished. It", however, the. matter creates no interest, and no exertion is made in tins direction, there is danger tint inducement may be offered else where that, will deprive us, at least at this time, of the establishment in this city of so desirable an industry. lHwftcmw of Thkity Church. This church building is situated near Knox's Bute, four or five miles from this city, and was dedicated to the worship of God according to the ritual ot the Methodist Episcopal Church. Sunday before last, ,by Rev. Stephen Bowers, of Safem, assisted by the pas tor. Rev. J. H. Roork. 'Ine building is Kkastefnlly-constnictetl frame, 40x28 feet hi size, confeMnhiga vestibule, and surmounted by a henry and spire. It was huHt mainly by a membership of eleven women ami five men, at a cost of from twelve to fourteen hundred dollars. It is tarnished witii comfort able seat slow, wpeted aisles and beautiful lamps, andi instead ot the old time pulpit, it has a platform elevated some nine Inches, upon which is placed a stand for- Brbre and hymn book. This chiircb edtffce bt a credit to the taste ami generosity of the Methodists iu that community, and much credit is espeeiallv du the mpul:ir wtor..Ri'Vi Mr. RoiA tor-hrs untiring efforts eiigiueerh te enterprise from Itegin nlugto coiindi'iion. This is tlie sec ond enterprise of (hi diameter he bus been lntrusttntal in completing on that dmut. Fob DMUK.--ttr. 1" Harrifta family. moMfuiiiedjhy the mother of M. Hawk tek ' noon train en route for- (HtrVk Waseo. county, mi I uesdpoc-.. M.. UMi ban been iu poor bk-aftb Hut mm', ml her Im-dMHa tbou(baiiaj to. a. Jryer ami dearer atmnsphere- vwuddi wove heiiefMal A restesto tmxxi rwidtb, to wbivb Hne theht nuny frk-iKls i tli imn.; heartUy late, Pp saii(-M(srs, J. R. Her roo and Wm. Westjake liave secureil the WgaWtpJdbueii tlie bank of tin WllluiMttte just above the Froman Warehouse, ami luyu) engaged U tlie Imstoess of pork packiiig. Farmers will always obtain d kjuhest market price in cash for their pork, at this es tablirtoiieut, and out citizens pui ob taipare ribs" and "hmkbewes" to therr-heart's content. Fobthe Houoats. A. C. Laiytow will soon be in receipt of a full gasotV m&cLtyfr especially for bolksV gifts. In the meantime for dswlfajMe JOLUKtCATIOS OVER THK ClTV Election. A grand Jubilee and Join. -cation, regardless of noise, expense andpolttlc,wMhekUn this nimiicL pallty last Tuesday evening, over the result of tl city-election tlK, day pn vious. rarty mics. ir ttrue, naci oeen strictly drawn, the contest at the polls had been warmly contested, more ani mation had beeil displayed probably than was seen iu the late Presidential contest, hut the feeling on both sides we believe, was not one of animosity,, but rather one ot generous emulation, holding itself ready to accept cheerful ly the result 'of fHe vote at the ballot box. The Republicans got away with everything-except two Aldermen, and! of course tliey could "rejiee." and so tliey raised some cash,, purchased some Kwder, and so on, and sent out a hand-bill invftlng the " other side " to (lock to the Court House and "be mer ry." Music by Albany's unsurpassed brass hand, hugerijfcerous bondilre. and the tremendous vvhid-rlpping roar ot a couple of anvils, used for cannon, brought a smiling crowd of ladies and geiu)leran to the Court House, ami Datridj tinman,. Esq., was called upon to give dignity to the occasion by tak ing the "Cheer. Mr. Froman did it, audi then various persons were called out made speeches,, mnsic by the band1 being thrown in between them. Messrs. Harmon. Cart wright. Settle- mvkn Elkin Meatevaod Brown sliot of tlieir mouths more or lessly. and the audience applauded to the echo. border's office, making good, hits, en route.. Ma Klkius expressed his grat itication, at (lie Mattering expression of contii&UA1 given to him hy his fol low citizens at tlie polls, and said, while he would labordlligenMy for the interests of to city, theSauthun Ditch would not be neglected. Mr. Cart wright niadB-a. few very pertinent sug--gestious to- Albanhins who find fault with Marshals. Mr. Settlemeier thought he wJd dnsome things better than nmkeai spyV'h (applause) and one of them, was & ra k care of the city 's fnnds. Mr. itnnkiy wanght he should be pitied rather than complimented, as he bad been Alderman before, be tween (tat onlce for one year and the small-pox, he believed hewouhrchoase the latter. General Brown being call ed for. said it was the first time in his life he ever knew corpse to lie called upon to. preach tr awn funeral, lie submitted, however, and alter bestow ing a compliment on the ticket elected, took his seat. The audience then dis persed, ami alter. a few more anvil guus were ftreuX yavwe once more reigiH ed in Albanv. The RESKkft, The result of- the election on Mommy fs as gratifying as it was imexpwted. We hoped that we might ele )rtlou ot tlie ticket. but that we should get awav " with alt the o(We was too much of a good E tamg to hope for. The setection made. wo bdleve. gtw more general satis-1: tietlon tlwn any ticket selerted for veir-. W sneak more especially of i the Reconter. 'freiurer. Marslial ami ( 'oiiiicihnen. the htfter representing the very best men of both parties in the dry. We. ho- tliat the expecta tions of the peoplVt In their election, may he more than realized, and that through wie counsels and careful gaurd aiHi watch of the interests com wltirdi to, their tthrge for the twelve month to, com, Ainany may make marked pnosres hi growth and pros perlty. AfcHAsyii Our fine eugmvlng ot this city- him a last ljceu cmnpli'ted. aidwHi reach us by to-day's steamer. It hNI aiipcav hi next week's Issue of the- Rmmrgft.. Again we request tbhSe wishing-extra copies of the KEft wraTt af lie week, to leave Hielr or der tortlB0 to-morrow, as after that time it w h too lute. 1W, The tittle danghte.- of Mr. Hart, agent (. A C. R. R. at this lrfaceiiN,W Saturday evening and was burted an Sunday. The family lijive the sbnpntliy of tlie entire com uHiiiitry hi their deep afflhtlon. 'lUKMifc 'nt as we go to press m learn that Mr. J. Alphin's young est hoy foil off the bed, the fall break ing his neck. Wheat. This article commands MAMUMIWU COJRHENFOXOEM E. Hakbisburo, Dec. 4th, 1871 j Ed Reoister .0nr electiou , the 2mJ ,Mt offquletlv. wthon m Mm wtatevi,r - however, two tickets in the field whisky ami anti-whi-ky, It was thought, by the friends of each ticket, that the contest would be close, until about noon, when tlie champion of tlie whisky ticket seemed "to drop his feathers." and all was "quiet on the Potomac." This champion was heard to remark, late in the evening, that it was illegal for a man to vote unless he was elbowed up to the olls by - -. The followhig result hows a complete victory oft the (M-tlcket, hy five to one : Mayor, J. Stites; Recorder, J. S. Grimes ; Marshal, W. Knott ; Treasu rer, G.W.Brandenburg; Councllraen, 1, Douglas. W. C Da-vis, B. R. Holt, Job White, S. R. Woodbury and L. F. Shipley. The late rains have raised tjtte river to, good boating stage, hut it s of but little consequence to tlie pwple of HaM-tsburg. as we have kid hut one boat so this place since to completion of the railroad. School opened very favorably this wekv hi charge of Rev. W. Bishop. The young ladies of this place aiv getting up a leap-year party for this evening, at which we presume tliey will act the gentlemen;? )to perfection ; hut we will give you a full report next week. K. C. B. j Jriw.KK. A grand jubilee was giv n by Mr. J. E. Smith to his colored brethren of this city on Thanksgiving night, at his residence, mi Second street, at which skyrockets were fired, speeches made, all winding up with a splendid supper, such as only Smith can cook. It was a pleasant occasion to all the partakers, nothing trauspir hig to mar the pleasures of the even tog, , . , ju J, F. McCoy. Attention is called to the card of Mr. J. F. McCoy iu this issue. Mr. McCoy is an enterprising, liberal gentleman, and has few equals in putting up fine saddles, harness, etc. Call at his shop ami examine his ex cellent goods, and the low prices at which lie offers them. Stockholders. In the Beaver Coal Mining Company, at Lebanon, are dk reded tea notice In this issue, request ing all who have not paid their assess-. menU on the shares represented by them, to come forward at once and do. so, lest said assessments cause the sel ling of the stock. Lost. On Saturday evenimt. Nov. , ember 10th, either at the Court House or mi the street, a gold pen and hold er, Any person finding the same, is requested to return it to Dr. Geo. W GmV) who w, w , llb8ra rcwim, therefor. The value of property In Linn coun- y. as found on the assessment rolls in the office of the Secretary of State Is H040.139, and increase of $8,855 over ye'- The total value of the prop- erty in the State as assessed is $37. 173,438.77, an increase of 2,438,009.02 over last year. Personal. Mr. J. F. Backensto started for the mountains on Thursday morning, Mr. Adams, who Is canvassing for his historic map of the world the completest thing we ever saw of the kind-called on us Thursday. Cash Paid row PORK. EGGS, WHEAT and OATS, by Wheeler, at Shedd. Dry Goods. Clothing, etc.. etc., sold at prices to correspond with the times, by the same accommoda ting dealer. An Extba Train passed over the O. A C. RaUroad, going South, on Tuesday night; carrying a company of soldiers to the front, to take a hand In the Modoc Indian war. Rctlrnko. Mr. Faruswqrtb, sew ing machine agent, has returned, and Is now ready to receive orders for the "Victor," Banner, Home Shuttle, or any other machine. New Comek-s. Three families, from Iowa, arrived In tins city on OMMEIM IAI... Gokl Iu New York 112? Legal ten-. dorsSS'fcwSBijC. Wheat In Liverpool Average, 12s. &12s 6d ; club. 12s 8dtl3s. Quotations In San Francisco on the 3d were: Wheat.eholee, $1 70W1 75; barley, $1 mi 55; oats, 15 ? 100 Uh. During tlie week as high as 05c per bushel has Ixrn paid for wheat, but one firm, however, so f ir as we have been able to learn, paying that figure, the general price being 60c. The HulMii) argues that as the sur plus wheat in the East is much larger this season than ever before known, and that the same is true of Canada, unless there shall spring up a sudden demand, at high rates, in England, there is little hope of an ad vance In the price here. Pktkbs' Musical Monthly com pletes its Tenth Volnme with the De cember number, and it is doing Mr. Peters but simple justice to state tliat his excellent magazine is improving with age. It wits good years ago, when it first made Its appearance, and it lias been steadily improving until the pres ent time, when it can only lie pronounc ed perfect, and indispensable to every lover of music. The December num ber, price 30 cents, contains three Bal fctds, a Christmas Song, an Anthem, a Four-hand Piece, as played at Theo dore Thomas' Oreliestral Concerts, and three splendid Piano Pieces, any sin gle piece being worth iu sheet-music foi m more titan Mr. Peters asks for tlie entire lot. Giving so much mtlly (pml mnic tor such a small sum, it is no wonder that i'efera' Mimical Monthly has hosts of friends among our music loving people. Those who have seen it will, of course, renew their subscrip tion for tlie coming year; others, less fortunate, should send the Publisher, J. L. Peters, 509 Broadway, New York, $1, and secure the last four numbers as sample copies, or $3, for a year's subscription. . , . Election. The aunual election of seven Directors, for tlie Linn County Agricultural Association, will occur on the 2d of January, 1873. See no tice. COLie. This U tlie general eoni- plaint, now-a-days, caused by tlie many ami sudden changes iu the weather. New Goods. An invoice of new goods received at Wain, Young & Co.'s during the week some new and at tractive styles. A Wolf Dance An interesting reminiscence of early times, written for tlie Register, will appear next week. Write often. CbanbebbiesA fine lot ot Eastern, tp he had at Blaln, Young &Co's. Thanks. We are Indebted to Judge "lamly for County Court proceedings. How to Get a First-class Sew. i-. Machine, Any lady securing fifty subscribers for the Rewsteb, sending namas and money to this of fice, will nsuelve for her trouble a splendid -'Viuter" Sewing Machine. Tlie madu'iie will be delivered to her at it osHce, or carefully packed and shipped; to .any address slut uiay select. The Flikle A Lyon Vfotor sewing machine is one of the very bust inanu fhiitirvri... For forty subsajBlbere a Home Shuttle machine will be- given. Any lady wishing to earn a sewing machine on such easy terms, by aj? plying to tills office, will be famished with extra copies of tlie paper. Illus trated circulars,, etc, ffe of clwrge. Here U a chance to. gab a. intend am) ornamental article witfi, i;ry little trouble. a Pkbambulatobs. For a fall stoc of the latest ami gayest hi Perambula tors, go to Clias. Mealey 's Fumjtnrtj. Warehouse, corner Broodalbhi and First streets, where you can bujc any thing in the line of fomittire, ete.,. either Eastern or home manufacture,, cheaper than the cheapest. 10W4, A. WHEELER, RPIEDD, OREOON, IHnler iu Merchandise and Produce. A rood assortment of all kinds of Ooods al ways In store at lowest market rates. Airent for sale of Wagons, Grain Drills. Cider Mills, Churns, .,,. CASH paid tor WHEAT, OATS, Poke. BUTTER, VtUlfi and KlULTHV. flJIAJKlAI, AIM) mmi tvmi rtmsi Tide HIGHEST PRICES paid in cash ftwall klndsof M'WI, hv RL AIS. TOUKG ft JOO. fom 00, 1.0815 per bushel in. this city