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About The Albany register. (Albany, Or.) 1868-18?? | View Entire Issue (Dec. 6, 1872)
I'. H, Official Pnper for Orffrwn. FRIDAY. DRCEMBKR 0. 172. I.nnrn D. fnlr. Fresh evidences of tlte murder ur propensity of Laura 1). Pair, have lately con to light. She is now represented with having plot ted and almost succeeded in procur ing the death of Judge Dwinelle, Judge of the District Court of San Francisco. This occurred whi'e vlic was in prison awaiting her trial. By lier fascinations, shesucceeded in persuading a Swede hy the name of Bird, the waiter who brought her rmcals, to engage to poison the Judge, by putting poison in his food at the restaurant where he "was in the habit of eating. Tlic poison was procured, but tlie plan failed for want of opportunity Slie then directed the Swede to go to n,hc Judge's residence, to ring the bell, and when shown into tin? sit ting room, to seek occasion to put K)ison into liquor which he would find on the sideboard in that room. This the Swede determined not to do, and shortly afterwards lie and Mrs. Fair quarreled. Several months later tlie Swede became rick, and thinking tlie grim monster ! had seized him for his prey, lie "made tlie above confession. Sine his recovery, lie continues to assert ita truthfulness. Other evidences, however, are accumulating in co roboration. Cliarles, N. Clint, a countryman and intimate friend vf Bird, says that before tliese devilish revelations reached tlie autlwrities, Bird, in a state of nervous uneasK nws, detailed the whole plot to him, and that lie dissuaded him from it ; and that before they part ed, Bird took a small vial of pois. on from his pocket, which lie said he had procured at tin direction of the murderess to poison Judge Dwinelle, and threw it into tlie water, this conversation having oc curred on Greenwich whart. Tliese are some of the tacts as printed in San Francisco journals. They show .Mrs. Fair to he most dan gerous and blood thirsty in lief dis position and character a specimen of total depravity entirely total The IHubmmiI Nwladle. The Diamond Mining Sclieme, Which was projected first we be lieve in San Francisco, and which has sine more or less affected ail parts of the East, and even extend d to liurope, is now reported a stupendous fraud. So specious has appeared this scheme, that some of tlie shrewdest and most tar-seeiiig business men of California lave been induced to invest in it, some quite largely. Through this ac tion, persons of less means and fi nancial shrewdness, have been lead to invest their small means and go with expeditions into the reported diamond regions, and much tabor, disappointment and loss hay been the result. We tope the efforts now being made to ferret out tlie perpetrators may succeed, and rigid justice be applied to them. The Secretary of tlie Treasury has authorised the Assistant Tret urer in New York to purchase one million in bonds etch Wednesday, and sell one million tn gold each Thursday, during December. The jail at I lower, lJU, was fired liy negro prisoners m this 80th tilt. Ho ImIImmi on the War Trail. Thetato telegraph has publish ed the somewhat exciting informa tion that a bloody fight has occur red between the lodoc Indians in the Klamath Lakes region, and a company of U. S. Cavalry under Major Jackson. Tliese Indians have been quite troublesome in the st. Tlie present troub'e grows out of a refusal on their part to go to Klamath reservation. By order of the Commissioner of Indian af fairs, Superintendent Odeneal at tempted to iersuade tliem to move iqioii the reservation, but they per emptorily refused to go. Tlie mat ter was tlien referred to the mili tary. On the 28th ult Major Jackson with thirty-five Wen a rived at tlie camp of the Indians, and at once surrounded it. Ire thru requested an interview wSWi tlic head men of the tribe, one of whom, Scar-faced Charley, alone came forward. An interview of half an hour ensued, in which the Indians were informed that the sol diers did not come to fight, but to demand that they go upon the res ervation, being assured of protec tion in their rights. But the In dians refused to accede to this de mand, and while tliey were thus warleyiiic, Scar-taced Charley raised liis gun awl tired at Lieutenant Bontelle, who was in front of his men, but missed him. The Lieu tenant instantly returned the fire and killed Charley. A general battle then ensued, lasting some two hours, resulting in the killing of fifteen Indians and tlie capture of nearly all tlie women and chil dren and some warriors. One sol dierwas killed and four wounded. The Indians then retreated to the hills, but came back and fought gain in tlie afternoon, losing three more killed and some wounded and captured. About sixty Modocs were thought to have been engaged in this fight, and thirty more were at a camp fifteen miles distant Captain Jack, Black Jim, the Doo tor and Scar-faced Charley are re ported killed, all desperate chiefk Later news state thai all tlie set tlers on Link river have been mur. dered, nd that some eighty young warriors were in the field, and but thirty-five soldiers at Fort Klamath to tight them. Assistance, however, was on ite way from various quar ters. It is reported that bad white men have instigated the Indians to this outbreak. If so, what punish metit is too severe for them ? Tliese Modocs should receive enough of fighting this time to satisfy them for all time. Will Lmrr. New York journalsannouiice that August Belmont, the representative of the Rothschilds at New York, and for many yean the Chairman of the National Democratic Com mittee, having become disgusted with the political turn things have taken, is about to gather up his traps and transfer tliem with him self over into Queen Victoria's dominions. As his habits and tastes have always been more in accord with monarchy than free govern ment, he will be more at home there than here, and this country will lose nothing by his absence. There are other prominent Demo, crate and Liberals that might keep him company, and (be country Would be none the worse for it Minister Washbome has arrived in New Yi, A I .B A N Y BfeCttrJSB. Dratfe r Mr. Vrevlejr. Tlie news of the death of Horace Greeley lias elicited expressions of sincere regret from every section of tlie country. His personal history has been so marked, so closely iden. titled with the development of the political questions of the nation for the last thirty years 'that his life has become a part of American history. Ksjiecially wi 1 the promi neut part he took in the advocacy of anti-slavery measures render his name immortal. Me wan a man of well preserved physical vigor, strong intellectual activity and generous impulses. I le was bon i at Amherst, N. H., in 1811. In IHtf) his par ents removed to Vermont, where he obtained employsreifc in a print ing offlrjeas an appreiftfee. In 1 83 1 he arrived in New York and ob tained occasional enjoyment as a journeyman printer in various offices. Associated with Messrs. Winchester and Gibbett, in 18B4, Mr. Greeley started weekly literary journal, named 77te Xete Yorker, which, proving Unprofitable, was in a few years abandoned. Then iu 1841 lie cottHnenced tiie publication of the New York Tnlmnr, which is still being published, having been very successful. In T848, Mr. Greeley was chosen to fill a vacancy In the 30th Congress which lasted a short time preceding the inaugur ation of Gen. Taylor. He is the author of a large collection of ad dresses, essays, fec, and has written his autobiography, under the title of " Recollections of a- Busy Life." Tlie part Mr. Greeley Ixire in the late campaign all are familiar with. Tlie loss of Mr. Greeley's able and vigorous pen to jourtiafism, wilt be the most severely felt His talent in this diiwtUHi.jfcaapeculiarly great. It was here his genius sparkled the mort brilliantly. Mr. Greeley, like other great men, was far from being perfect, still his vir tues were eminent and his genius profound. It a sorrowing people remember only these. WhraHrroWlB in Cnllfornta. A San Francisco exchange pub lishes an article in which it takes the position, that wheat-growing in such great quantities as has been done iu that State, is very unwise and possibly dangerohd. It says the largest part of the wheat crop of that State, in order, to find a market, must be sent abroad, at present, and time and growth of population will only "' increase the necessity, a the cultivated area of territory will multiply in quantity with the increase oi population. It thinks this will be the case for gen erations to come; that the limited market furnished by adjoining Tcr ritories to absorb a portion of this excess in a short time will not exist, as they will sow and reap for them selves, ami will have an excess of grain to dispose of, and thus become competitors in the market In View of these facts and the danger of tonnage accidents and the influence of speculative combinations, it ap peals to the grain-growers of the State, to plant a greater variety of crops ; to devote more attention to fruit raising and tobacco, especially. The House Committee on Ap propriations, Which has been in ses sion tWo weeks, accepted the Leg islative, Executive and Judicial Appropriation bill, the Indian Ap propriation MIL the Conautar and Diplomatic bill, the Pension bill, and the Postoffiee bill, which will be reported to the House early this weak, Prank P I fair's term of service in the United States Senate, will expire ou tlie third of next Xlarch. He is tlie renegade from the party who was nominated for Vice-President on the Seym out ticket in 1868, and being defeated, ws elected as a Democrat to the Senate from Mis souri, in 1871, to the vacancy caused by tlie resignation of C. D. Drake. The Missouri Democrat says that the Democrats of Missouri are indebted to htm for nothing ex cept two national defeats; that he is more responsible for the defeats of 1KG8 and $87$ than any other man. Blair is just now patting in his baft licks, by bullying and oth erwise,to seeare his renomination to the Senate. The Democrat says if there h anything like a united effort against him, he Will lie defeat ed. Believing him to be one of the meanest Ami most unprincipled demagogues in the Democratic ranks of that State, we hope he will be 'defeated, A bill introduced fc the Senate by Sumner, on the 2d inst. to strike from the United States flags and army register alt record of battles fought With fellow citizens, is so shallow in iteaflbstation of superior delicacy as to properly subject that gentleman to the charge of being a Senatorial nincompoop. Yon might as well try to blot out the sun with a spoonful of gruel, as to Wipe out the bloody record of the tate rebel lion. It is seared in Wounds and scars upon American hearts, and can neve be effaced from history. Grant's official majority in Illi nois is 66,1 18. Oglesby's majority for Governor is 41,424. The Leg islature elect of Illinois stands 32 Republicans in the Senate to 19 Op position, and in the House 88 Re publicans to 65 Opposition, or a Republican majority on joint ballot of 86 Governor Oglesby will be a candidate before the Legislature to succeed Mr, Trumbull in the 1'uited Mates Senate, and will very likely be elected. . , The Knlabltanrd Chareh.. In a late number of the London Times, tlie Church of England, now kept up and perpetuated as a Gov ernment institution, takes a position iu opposition to its bearing that re lation longer. It thinks it should be left henceforth to stand on its in trinsic merits, like other forms of greater of less antiquity, if this is done a great burden and injustice will be removed from many Eng lish people, and the Church will be come more useful to tlie world. tANTttt SEWN. Tliereare ,000,000 Worth of new churches building in New York city. Miss Nitmon, who was t heavy loser by the Chicago lire, was the owner of two granite buildings on Otis street Boston, which were consumed in tlie late conflagration. Rev. Dr, Mirier of Belyidere, III., has been the recipient of a present from Mrs. President Lin coin. It is an elegant family Bible, and Was the last present ever re ceived by President Lincoln, having been given him but a short time previous to his death by the color ed people of the South. It is pre sented by Mrs. Lincoln to Dr. Miner in consideration of the strong frierd ship which existed between him and Mr Lincoln. Two ladies named Schoonmaker and Spencer, redding in the same block on Jefferson street, Albany, last Week died from starvation the result of cancer in tlie stomach. In consequence of the terrible disease they were unable to retain any food in their stomachs, and for several rtava Imti mrtaktn onlv of small quantities -of liquids, like tea and broth. A larnegwl,wVld!dt for four teen yesJrs once left tin tidrd story back rodW in Which she lived, was among those who patticilated th the late children's excursions in Philadelphia. When Carried to tlie park, she asked Whs the grass and trees Were, and id to be told the lfMmes of tlie most cfttaojS objects. Slie lay on the gtaw afl day, drinking in the air and un shine, and was seen to weep softly every little While from pure joy. ThanWisiitf difv Was aenerallv observed iu New York city. Busi ness was mostly suspended, and the poor geiieroUBfy remembered. A (linnet was given to the Wewsboys audWtblacks. . Advices in Washington represent trouble apprehended between France and Germany. Tile weather turned extremely cold m d&ttgo on the 28th ult. A fire m NSW York on the 28th destroyed property to the 'amount of $1TO,0W. George Macdonatd, tta povt, is Very ill at the residence of a friend at Scotch Plains, Ns J Horace Greeley's life Was insured for $100,000 tot the enet 'of toe Tribune AttootttKHK It is announced that the Cliappa oua homestead of Gteckiv fc to be abandoned, and Bold at alJctioii. The Gettysburg Memoriat Asso ciation have determined to erect a statue to General Mtiftde, and a memorial 'column. 7'he South Carolina Legislature met on the 26th of November. Lee, (colored,) was elected Speaker of the House. Secretary Fish will retire from the Cabinet and visit Earope in the Spring, The settlement of the accxAmfs of Assistant Quartermaster General Robert Allen, extending over a period between April, 1861, and August, I860, shows during that time he transferred and disbursed tlie enormous sum of $1 17,881,148, and that there only remaiis unac counted for about $3,000 deficiency, at most from circulars. Senator Sumner thinks that Tbiers is the right man iu the right place. Sumuer's health is improved. Nine victims recovered from the ruins of the Boston fire have been identified. Contributions to Mfe Harvard College Fund amounted to $103,- 000 ou the 27th ult Tlie total vote of Michigan gives Giant 13o,1244; Greeley, 76,77. A Mim Mofemu of NeW York city, niece of ex-GoVetnor and et- l nited States Seriate E U Mof- K11, is credited With the feat of ving captured General Phil. Miendaik W eddiug ere twig. D'Aabhrne's daughter in-law is a NeW York milliner, Kafemazoo girls aM themselves " Nymphs of Diana" Mrs Colfax is qHtre Well again, aftet an illness of Seven weeks. New York ladies rarry ftoO trav eling bags made from alligator skins. A Baltimore doctor rides Id a buggy drawn hy two lively negroes, since his hot has been an invalid. Pittsburg, since tlie annexation of its suburbs, Is entitled to rank tenth in sise ot the cities of the Union. By a recent law in New Hamp shire a woman divorced from her husband can again assume hot maiden name. The disgusting habit ot snuff dipping is becoming prevalent with the mill girls of Providence, R. L William Everett, son of the late Kd ward Everett, has applied to the Boston Association ot Ministers for a license to preach the Gospel. Five bundled workmen were di charged at the Charleston vNvf Yard recently