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VOLUME VII. ALBANY, OREGON, OCTOBER 2, 1874. NO. 3. c s ss 3 s 3 41 Is 3 3 23 29 S c CD s cc 29 ST -8 3 015 CD 3 O 3 29 CD CD . 95 GO ere CD g 3 s CD go a I CD CD BUSINESS UARDS. JOHN CONNER, BANKING X t 'i Exchange Office, AMUW, 08EGS. T DEPOSITS RECEIVED SCBJECT TO f eheek ai sijht. Interest allowed on time deposits In coin. Excli&nge on Portland. San Francisco, and New Vork. for sale at lowest ra'es. Collections ma laand promptly remitted. Meiers to II. W. Corbet 1. Henry Failing, W. S. La Id. Hanking hours from 8 A. M. to 4 P. M. Albany. Feb. 1, lS71-Sv3 D.X.WSE8. J. LINstV U1L1,. JOM & II I I.I. , PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, ALBANY, OREGON. 37v4 JJ. W. BALDWIN, Attorney and Counselor at Law, WILL PRACTICE IN ALL THE Courts in the 3d. 3d and 4th Judicial Dis tricts, in the Supreme Court of Oregon, and in the V. S. District and Circuit Courts. 0"FtCK In Parrish brick, up stairs), in office occupied by the late N. II. Cranor, First street, Albany, Oregon. tolovS I). B. RICE, M. 0., Surgeon St. Physician. OFFICE -Fit st street, between Ferry and Washington. R Ksi dexce - Third street, two blocks below or east of Metho dist Church, Albany, Oregon. vSntO J. C. POWELL. L. FLINN powell & rEJEsar, Attorneys and Counselors at Law 4 ND SOLICITORS IN CHANCERY L. A Flinn notary pabtfc), Albany, Oregon, Collections and conveyances promptly at. tended to. 1 T. W. IIAKKIS, Physicians and Surgeons, ALBANY, OREGON. OFFICE OVER A. CABOTHERS 4 Co's Drug store. Residence of Dr. Harris- Fourth-st.,four blocks west of the Court House. Resi lence of Ilr. Itoughton Opposite Dr. Tate, on Third street. noT5T3 Albany Book. Store. 30. FOSHAT, DEALER IN MLSCELLANEOC SROOKS, School Books, Blank Books, Stationery Fancy Articles, &c. Books imported to order, at shortest pos sible notice. v5n3 OR. GEO. W. GRAY, i e T nr i s t ALBANY HREVOX. O FFICE IN PARRISH BRICK BLOCK, irnerrirsi and Ferry streets. Resi i Comer Fit" b an 1 Ferry streets. tiiti lMBrr f .-ouiS to 12 o'clock a. tn.. and o'clock . :n Wv4 BFIKOOi'K S UlSTAACED. lilK KAV TEAM vril.L LIVES. A Mi 1- FL' TrRISHlNIi I IKE A liKEUi Jt. . i i '1 '1 tilnl tor isisi fm'Ors. aadwisliin to merit - .. - contln-nanee Ol the same, the BA1 team wUi always be res ty, and eii-il3- fouti !, to do ti si !iaultn:r within the cit limits, for u reasonaSw; comneusation. ,..,r I ell very f (jaetft ; specialty. a. N. ARNOLD. 3uv5 Prt.t.i iiti.r W. t . r EEOALE, llKALEli IS rrOCI 'I'lc.-. iTOV lr 'l'olt-eo, ctHrn. Cattery CrMlt-erj-', ami A'mi1 A ViUn Ware, ALBAKY OREGON. Z .,,! lim. 24r5 WiiBFOO r tl llikET t CHARLES WILSON HAVING LEASED the Weblitot J1rl4ft.on Firs: s. reet, i i joining Jra Iwoin'-. BspeetftiUy asks a -hare of the public pa tannage. The ntar kei will lie kept constantly supplied with all kin Is of fresh iuii s.l ' "al: and see. SiiS-The highest ca-h rVrice ai 1 for hides CHARLES WILSON. Alliany, August 14-74 lVIetxler Chair ! Can lie had at the following places : Harrisburg Sam. May Junction Ciiy Smith & Bra-tte.d Bi-ownsvliie Klrk Hume Hulsey J. 34. Morgan 4 J. J. Blown Alliany oral Colin A full supply can also bo obtained a1 my old shop on First street, Al'ianv, Oregon. JT. St. 91 ETZ LKR. rilesl Iile T WHY SAY THIS DAMAGING AND troublesome complaint cannot lie cured, when so many evidences of success might lie placed before you every day- cures of supnosed honeless cases? Your physician informs you that the longeryou allow the complaint to exist, you lessen your chances for relief. Experience has aught this in all cases. A. tar oilier & Co.'a pile Pills and Ointment are all they are recommended to be. Will cure Chronic, Bdnd and Bleeding Piles In a very short time and are ctnv ni nt to use. This preparation Is sent by mail or ex press to any point within the United States at $1 50 per package. Address, A. CAROTITERS & CO., 27v5 Box 33, Albany, Oregon. ALBAXY FOUNDRY And Machine 5? li o p , A. P. CHERRY Proprietor, ALBANY, OBEGON, Manufactures Steam Engines, Flour and Saw Mill Machin ery, WOOP WORKING And AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY, And all kinas of IRON AND BWAV CASTINGS. Part icu lar attention paid to repairing all U;inds of machinery. Alv3 BUSINESS CARDS. A. W. GAMBLE, M. ., Pliysician, Suivgreon, etc. OFFICE On First street, over Weed's grocery store. Resiiikxce-Opposite lata residence of John C. Mendenhall, uear i the Found v. First street, Albany October 43, 1878y W. II. McFAKLAXO, (LATE M. M. HARVEY CO.,) Next door to Conner's Bank, Albany, Oregon, STOVES, RANGES, Force anil Lift Pumps, LEAD AND IRON PIPE, Hollow VV jre, i HOVSE Fl KMMUMi IIAKUWARf, ! Tin, Copper ami Sheet Iron ware. LARGEST STOCIA IN THE VALIXV. Lowest Prices Every Time. Repairing Properly Done. otr-A GREAT EXflTEMEJiT ! THE EXCITEMENT at Portland is rag ing to a very liih degree' on account of the Ladies' Crusade ! Also, at Alliany, on account of the new store which I have opened at the corner of Washington and First streets, with a nice Assorted Stock of Goods! which I propose to sell at rJedi'oek Pi' ices. J. BLOOM, Hi jheat cash price paid for WOOL, FI RS and HIDES. Corner of Washington and First streets, A'bany, Oregon. aplS A. I A KOI HERS & CO., -Dealers in- t HEMK AI.S, OILS, PAINTS, BUS GLASS, LAMPS, ETC., All the popular PATEXT MED1CIES, FINE cutlery, cigars, tobacco, NOTIONS PERFl'MEHI, and Toilet (ioodt. Particular care and promptness given Physicians' prescriptions and Family Rec ipes. A. CAROTnERS & CO. Albany, Oregon-4vft 1S71. 1874. The Farmer' I'nion Warehouse i AX SjrxI.DD! Is IX APPLE PIE OBI ER tor the recep tion of grain, and has Additional Room now in process of cons' met Ion, all of whi' h is at theserviceof 1 he fanning omnmni'y on the most reasonable terms. For par I it-itliirs atiply to 50ml A. WHEI1EK A CO.. Shedd, Aug. 21, '74. JWnuMrvrs. Are You Going r O PAINT? THEX USE THE BEST. THE AVER ILL CHEMICAL PAINT MANUFACTTRED BY THE CAL. CHEMICAL PALM CO. Purest Wblte, any Shade or Color. It Is Cheaper, Handsomer, More Durable and More Elastic than the best of any oili er paint. It will not Fade or Chalk off, and will last twice as long as the besi Whi.e Lead. These Paints are prepared for immediate application, requiring no mixing, and sold only by the gallon. For further information apply to A. CAKOT..KHS A CO., Albany, Oregon, who are our authorized agents, and have the paint for sa'e in quantities to suit pur chasers. 32v6iu2 TAYLOR BEACH, M. C. JEWELL, President. Sec'y & Chemsst. JOHN SCHMEER, DEALER IN Groceries & Provisions, ALBANY, OREGON. HAS JUST OPENED HIS NEW OBOCER establishment on corner of Ellsworth and First streets, with a fresh stock of Groceries, Provisions, Candies, Cigars, To bacco, Ac., to which he invites the atten tion of our citizens. In connection with the store he will keep a Bakery, and will always have on hand a fuU supply of fresh bread, crackers, Ac. Call and see me. JOHN SCHMEER. February KWUv4 FOR SALE ! rJ,HE CELEBRATSD W. A. WOOD'S REAPERS A MOWERS. Maine's Header, (Wood's improved.' oqalllard s Indiana Farm Wagon The Huaael "d Vibrator Threshers. (best machines on the coast. Statesman Foreefeed Brill. Star Plows, and other machines. Call, see, and get price and terms before buying elsewhere, at my Blacksmith Shop. corner Second ana Ellsworth sts., Albany. Oregon. 39v5 FRANK WOOD. Hornet Hew Kelkuocs. Iiv. Wilson Blain will preach at the Iff. E. Church raj Sunday evening next, at 7 o'clock. All are invited. Albany s. s. Union. Following is the programme of Albany Sunday School Union, which will he held at the United Presbyterian ("hi-rch next Monday evening at t-K o'clock P. M. : Music. Scripture lesson and prayer. Music. Reading minutes of last meeting. Essay, by Miss Mary J. Hannon. Su'v ject "Regii'ar and nuhctnal attendance of teachers and scho'ars In the Sabbath School- how liest secured."' Mttsie. Lesson - Sacred geography, by Rev. 8. G. Irvine. Mnsle. 1 'iscussion in which nM are invited to par? eirae. Subject '"What are the m-in-cival dllPctiHles experienced in the prose en Ion of he SaVia'h School work, and liow riiiiv'hcv lie obviated." Opened by 1 r. E. R. Qearv. Mtisic. Mi-nellaneous business. Music. Benediction. O. W. GRAY, Pres. T. P. HAncLFMAX, Sec Dkeadfcl Accident A Lady BCRNED TO Death. From Mr. Jus. K. Weatherford, we learn full particu lars ot a tlreatlttil accident which oc- I curreil in Brownsville on Monday ! morning last, resulting in the death ; of an estimahle lady, Mrs. Joseph Welt. As Mrs. Welt, who had been an invalid for some time, was sitting near the fire on the morning in qiies ; tion, her clothing in some manner i caught fire. There were two little ! eliiltiron in the lion-e nt. the time, too small however tn rentier anv assistance in smothering the flaming dres, and Mrs. Welt, through long illness, was unable to help herself. The children i ran to the door, and called for asi-t- ance, hut before assistance arrived the I poor lady was so badly burned that I she died the following night. The I funeral transpired on Wednesday. Deceased leaves a husband and several children to mourn her loss. Messrs. a. Wheeler & Co. Of Shedd, fling their banner anew to the breeze through our columns. This is one of the most enterprising, ener getic, goahead business firms in Ore gon ; and thoroughly understanding the business of buying the right ki.id of goods at the right time, and selling them at extremely low prices, tliey have built up a name and business generally only to be acquired by long 3'cars of persistent industry. One secret of their great success is, they are not afraid to let the people know what they have to sell, and therefore i nse printer's ink freely. Rend their ! new double column ad., and then go i and patronize tltem. Aldine Fruit Pkeseeving com i pan Y . i.a-t Monday articles of in j corporation were flied inaugurating j the above-named Company, the capi- tal stock to be $12,000. shares $50 each. The principal place of business will lie in the city of Albany. Oregon. The Incorporators are : Messrs. Jason ! Wheeler. A. B. Morris. Allen Par- i ker, C. P. Hurkh trt. ). A. Haekle- m.tn. Win. Ralston and Eli Carter. This is a move in the right direction, and we a re glad to see the matter taki n hold of by the gentlemen above named, as their well-known financial ability and business capacity insures the fullest success to the enterprise an enterprise which cannot but be ot vast importance to this city and county. Our people should not hesitate a mo ment to subscribe every dollar ot the stock, so that the enterprise may at once be put upon its feet, increasing our surplus products and drawing to us increased trade and wealth. Another Canal A Grand En terprise. We have it from the best of authority that a company of gen tlemen in this and Lane county who possess the necessary capital and busi ness eneigy, aer formehig a company for the purpose of constructing a Canal from the McKenzie Fork of the Wil lamette down the valley to a point at oi near Albany. The necessary ar rangements will be perfected, and a survey of the route for this magnificent enterprise will be commenced within a few days. The Canal will be some thirty miles in length, will be twenty four feet wide on the boHom. having a grade or fall of two and a half to three feet per mile. The capital stock will probably be one hundred thousand dollars. This grand enterprise is of the greatest importance to this city, and will be met by the fullest anil most cordial supjiort of our business men and citizens generally. The suc cessful completion of the new project would add immensely to our already large and cheap power tor propelling all kinds of machinery for manufactur ing purposes, affording greater induce ments to capital to be brought among us and expended in the erection of such enterprises. The spirit of enter prise seems to be fully aroused in onr people, and every undertaking looking to the widening out and extending our productive industries, is met with a lilieral spirit and hearty aid by all. On with the Canal. Mr. L. Elkius. to whom is due more than toany other the credit of inaugurating and pushing to completion the Albany & Santiam Canal, is among the leaders in the new enterprise. The Marshal made Monday. Both drunks. two arrests Home Manufacturing company. A meeting of the subscribers to stock in the Home Manufacturing Company has been called for Monday, October '2th. 1S74. at Salem. We called at tention to this matter a week or two itice, but deeming it a matter of more than usual importance, we again call the attention of all concerned to the fact that such meeting is to be held, the date and place, and again insist that it is the duty of the stockholders in Linn county to be in attendance then and there. The business of great est importance to Linn county to be transacted at that meeting, is the selec tion of the place for building the fac tory. Of course, tlie selection of suita ble gentlemen as directors, etc., Is a matter that should receive the close attention of the stockholders ; but we insist that the matter of location is the first and most important consideration. And while we concede to Salem the right to secure the erection of the manufactory within her holders if she can, by fair and honorable means we yet contend that this city offers far greater inducements for its erection here. We have an almost inexhaus tible water power, and real estate can be secured at a much lower rate here than at Salem ; but the prime reason, to our mind, why the imrovement should be erected here is, that Linn county will necessarily be the pur chaser ot at last three-fourths ot all the goods manufactured by the Home Company; and the gooes being manu factured in the community where the greatest demand exists, the saving in the matter of freights alone would prove a very large item in the course of a twelve-month. If the demand for the wares of the Home Manufac turing Company in Marion county approximated the demand in Linn, then we could not insist quite so strongly upon the location for this city ; but even were 'he demand for the wares to he manufactured by the i-ompany about equally divided be tween the two counties. Linn county would still have the advantage of be ing more centrally located in the rich est portion of the great Willamette Valley, affording nearer and therefore cheaper routes to base of supplies to outlaying counties. In view of these facts, and many others which might he urged, we again urge upon sub scribers to the capital stock in the Home Manufacturing Company to be in attendance at Salem on the 12th Inst., either in person or by proxy, and see that the Interests of Linn county are not. neglected in this matter. Where the greatest demand exists for the imrrVments and .Tiachinery to be manufactured by this Comnanr. there the factory should be erected by all means. OfFTCTKs .ArprvrNTFVt At S trieef bisr of the Ro.tiI ol Director- of the Linn Coutttv Asriptilttirnl A--fM infini'. he'd fJeptember TV It74. .Itimix EL kt't w? appointed Pavilion Mar-hal at the Fair, which commence the fttb day ot October ; w. K. Price.Ticket Agent : George W. Young. Gate keeper at north entrance gate ; E. B. Pi:r!om at south irate: Samuel Tillanl at north gate: O-car Warren anil Ranlv Lnper. Gatekeepers at the Seat Stand: George F. Mosher and John Miinsen, Fence Guards. A erand complimentary soiree will be given by Albany Engine Company "Vo. 1 to Willamette Enfflne company N. 1. of Portland, at Pacific Opera House, on Wednesday evening next, the 7th Inst. The tickets are 2 50 each, to be obtained of the Committee of Arrangements. It will he a pleas ant and agreeable occasion, as our loys never fill on lay outs of this kind. There will be a grand crowd. good music, and heaps on heaps of fun. Poor Tom Watson. If our infor mation lie correct, Tom Watson was found dead in a room in Chemeketa Hotel, Salem, on Wednesday morning last, supposed to have suicided. It will be remembered that Tom tried to commit suicide at the Exchange Hotel, in this city, by taking chloroform a few weeks ago; but being closely watched by the City Marshal, tlie at tempt was discovered in time, and tlie proper remedies administered. Tom was a soldier in the Union army dur ing the war, and was accounted one of the bravest among the brave men who carried the old flag in the hour of its peril. Tom was a native of Mt. Vernon, Jefferson county, Illinois, where his aged father and several brothers and -sisters now reside. Don't for a moment forget that the County Fair opens next Tuesday morn ing, and make your preparations ac cordingly. As we have been blest with bounteous crops of all kinds, there should be a better showing of the pro ducts of Oregon than ever before; and we are sure, If our people so will it, the coming County Fair In this re spect at least will be the best ever held in Linn. Several fast horses have made their appearance on the grounds during the week, and those who de light in witnessing trials of speed will doubtless be tolly gratified next week. The amusements on the ground prom ise to be larger than usual, and the general opinion is that the attendance from abroad will be unusually large. So mote it be. PAR.AGKAMLF.TS. Next week is Fair week. Wm. Winning, of Orleans, gave us a li iendly call on Tuesday. Hon. Ben Simpson was in the city on Wednesday. We hear that the Granger has sus pended, for ti time, at least. Mrs. J. D. Titus Is at present visit ing her parents in Brownsville. Capt. Humphrey has been enjoying the luxury of chills and fever. Miss Addie Ballon seems to have taken the citizens of Salem by storm. The big circus will be here next week. Mr. James Elkins has been ap pointed Marshal of the Pavilion. Uncle Jackey Suttle called on Mon day. Our old chum, Geo. Steel, ot Port land, came up on Monday. Linn Comity Fair opens on Tuesday of next week. The city was full of people on Mon day, and merchants were happy. Stylish dress goods at F. C. narper & Co's. Mrs. Allison has let her millinery establishment to Miss Williams. Next week promises to be lively. Everybody will be hei-e at the Fair. Soda water still "biles" at the City Drug Store. Mr. Strong has a new roof on his dwelling. These beautiful moonlight nights are enchanting. P. C. Harper & Co.'s warehouse is rapidly filling up with wheat. We are enjoying the loveliest weather imaginable none better grows. Look out for a splendid Methodist Dinner on the Fairgrounds during the Fair. Don't fail to look through the new goods to be seen at P. C. Harper & Co's. Chas. Bourgardes has purchased Mr. A. B. Morris splendid farm, a short distance from this city. S. E. Young forwarded several hundred dozen eggs to 'Frisco on Wednesday. Hens now furnish fruit at 25c per dozen ; butter walks off at 2530c per pound. The new wharf at the Farmer's Warehouse is completed. Tt is 30xS0 feet, and is substantially built. The City Council has authorized the employment of three extra policemen during the Fair. We are advised that a splendid theatrical troupe will visit us next week. Buy your boy a new toy hose-cart at S. E. Young's. It'll be a big thing for the boy. R. C. Hill Son have sold their drugstore to A. H. Bell & Parker. late of On-won City. See new advertisement of A. Whee ler & Co.. Shedd one of the most enterprfsiHg firms on the Pacific coast. The attendance at canipmeeting near Lebanon last Sunday was larger than the Sunday previous. Mrs. John Claypool is very low with consumption, ant1 her many friends have little hope of her recovery. The Indian camp just below the city Is very obnoxious to residents in that vicinity. l... c irniKnm nas just burned a kiln containing over 200,000 brick, which are for sale cheap. Mrs. Allison is the landlady in charge at the St. Charles, under the new management. The competition in the sewing ma chine line at the County Fair, prom- ises to be intense. St. Chailes Hotel changed hands on r-vitunlay. Mr. Du Bots selling to Messrs. Matthews & Morrison. Wm. Westluke leff for California on Inesdny was not certain as to the length of his stay. Morrell's Chemical Diorama flung its canvass to tlie breeze Monday night at the Opera House. We learn that Charley Monteith was united in marriage on the 16ih to Miss Frank Whitman, at Lewiston, I. T. Closh. Mrs. G. W. Hunt, of Payetteville, left Payetteville. Idaho, for this city, on a visit to relatives here, last Mon day. Elder Stevenson and lady propose starting for the Eastern States in a few weeks. Their stay may be pro tracted. "Universal" is the name of the latest style chewing tobacco, which tan be had at S. E. Young's. It's the clear quill. Mr. John Claypool purchased the property on corner of Third and Ells worth streets, lately owned by Charles Mealey, where be now resides. Harvesting is about over in tills county, and it is the universal testi mony that the wheat crop is the best ever secured in Linu county. For the report of the Superintend ent and Commissioners of the Oregon Penitentiary, we are indebted to tlie politeness of Stipt. W. H. Watkins. Judge Baber's sale comes of at his late farm to-day. As valuable prop erty will be sold, and will doubtless go cheap, here's your chance. Zamlock gave tlie best entertain ment in the line of ledgerdemain ever given in this city, at the Opera House last Saturday night. All bis tricks were well done. Rev. Mr. Sweeney and wife, of W. T., formerly residents of this cilv, were in the city one or two days tlie present week, both looking welt. Continued sickness in our family during the week, has cnrtailed the time usually devoted by us to gathering local items. The LInu County Council P. of IL, is called to meet in this city next Tuesday. As important business will come before the Council a full attend ance is requested. Harry Wolf and family will go to East Portland to reside. Harry has leased the flouring mill at that place. May the best of fortune attend him and his. Morrell's minstrel's, at the Opera House Monday night, pleased every body. They play at the Opera House every night next week, and we pre dict tliey will have full houses nightly. The new steamboat. Ohio, made her wharf in this city Tuesday afternoon about 3 o'clock. She took on twenty tons ol flour at the City Mills and started below the same evening. She is a trim little boat. For nice furniture go to Graf & Collar. They have some neat parlor and bedroom sets, various styles of chairs, extension tables, carpets, etc.. etc. Shop on First street, between Broadalbin and Ellsworth. By the end of the present week, at the rate wheat has been coming in, it is estimated that Morris fc Parker's and the FarmeiV warehouses will to gether contain near 300,000 bushels of grain. Mr. L. Elkins' loss by the late fire In Lebanon, over and above all insur ance, amounts to aliout three thousand dollars. These figures were arrived at after the most thorough and searching Investigation. The last we heart! of that useful ma chine, the Snag-puller, she had com pleted her work at Rock Island, and was waiting to be towed up the river to Corvallis, when she would put in the remainder of the season working down toward Oregon City. The prospect that the price of wheat will continue low this season, may In duce some of onr people to turn our double the usual quantity of bacon and lard, and thus stop the necessity here tofore imperative of importing so largely from Chicago. It's a rooster. Thursday morning. Twelve pounds! Third Edition. Grul. paregoric, soothing sirup, "bine and gitters," whoop-jamboree! A strong call for delinquents to pay up to-day. Don't wait for a second in vitation, but come right in with the coin. Mr. Elijah Saltmarsh, a prominent agriculturist of Illinois, arrived in this city on Wednesday, on a visit to his son, our respected fellow-citizen. Mr. Reuben Saltmarsh, whom he had not seen for some fifteen years. He Is a hale, hearty old gentleman of seventy odd Summers. Some twenty-six thousand bushels of wheat were sold out of our ware houses last week, at 64c per bushel. The regular trains take down twenty eight car loads of wheat to Portland from this valley two hundred anil eighty tons. Every other day fifty six car loads of wheat pass over Un load, or 5 i0 tons. Married. At the M. E. parsonage in this city. September 30, 1S74. bv Rev. I. Wilson. Mr. Frank L. Hyde and Miss Amanda E. Boies all of Linn county, Oregon. y v '2j (e5 j 17. S. Official Paper for Oregon. FRIDAY. OCTOBF.R 2. 1874. Up to Thursday the business of Leg islation at Salem was progressing smoothly, if not expeditiously. A large number of bills were before the two Houses, good, bad and indifferent, as is certain to be the case where so large a body of men congregate to gether to make laws for the people. A joint resolution has been adopted by both Houses, asking Congress to come down with $200,000 to aid in improv ing the mouth of the Coqullle river. A joint resolution passed the Senate to appoint a State Printing Expert, at a salary of $5 a day, limiting the time of his employment to this session. Bills have been introduced regulating fences ; to incorporate Gervais ; to amend Portland's city charter ; to in corporate Ashland ; to enable married women to dispose of their property making it discretionary with school districts to except the text-books se lected by the Superintendent; for the creation of Lake county in Southern Oregon; to change time of annual meeting of school districts ; to facili tate the redemption of lands sold for taxes ; to amend estray law, etc. The bill to provide for a State Board of Equalization, to consist of one member of tlie County Board from each county, was referred to Committee on Counties. House Bill No. 37, introduced by Mr, Reed, of Marion, to provide for the evils resulting from the sale of intoxi cating beverages, was taken up on Tuesday, and referred to Committee of the Whole, and made tlie special order fbr Fridav (to-day), at 2 P. M. The bill contains civil damage pro visions, and should it pass, will prove very binding on the liquor business. North Brownsville asks to be incorporated. The Coos County Record, a new Re publican iwper, has reached us. It is neatly printed, and if well supported, will be of service to that section of the State. The bill for the repeal of the usary law has been indefinitely postponed, the vote in the House being 31 tor in definite postponement, and 29 against. And there let it rest. The Washington Territory Repub lican Convention has nominated .fudge OrangeaTaenhs as candidate for Dele gate to Congress. Judge Jacobs is a number one man. The powerful inflner.ee of our ad vanced civilization is daily telling on the barbaric Mongolian, and he is gracetnlly yielding. But a few days since, in Montana, for instance, as stated by a Journal there. "Chinamen fed Indians whisky nntil they were drunk, and then killed and robbed them." Prince Bismarck has made overtures to Denmark to incorporate that little Kingdom into the German Confedera tion. This does not seem to please some of the gret powers. Russia says she will not permit Germany thus to obtain jossession of the key to the Baltic Sea. We do not want to see a war in Europe, nlthongh it would "set up" the price of breadstuff's. The Legislature has repealed the law creating an Assistant State Treas urer. The rejieal of this law carries with it the repeal ot the per ccntage allowed the Treasurer for handling the Slate funds, and he now falls back on his ample salary of $-SO0 per annum 1 Representative Stannard, of this county, was the only member voting no. Quartz Mills axd Tunnel Mining. There is one peculiarity about the mines of California at present which has lieen frequently noticed. Whether the quartz mills are visited in the tunnels, in the placer diggings, on the car, the ravines, gulches and canons, the miners are all in vesting a norlion of their spare change in tickets for Mi last Orand (iift Concert of the Public T.ibrarv of Kentucky, which takes nlace Xovemlier 30th. Indeed, thev are not singular in this respect, for with $2, iOO.OOO in cash to be distributed, and one prize to every Ave tickets, and the prizes (20,000 of them, in alll ranging from 230, 000 to $50, the whole country- is rushing to be in time for a share in this grand distri bution. . Last week's Corvailis Gazette con tains an article fully and entirely vin dicating Rev. Jos. Emery from the malicious charges made by some an onymous scribbler, who.it sccms,dares not make the charges under his own signature. The principal charge against Bro. Emery is that he is practising a fraud when he signs A. M. after his name. The Gazette fur nishes the fullest evidence that Mr. Emery is entitled to sign himself A. M., and that the charge is without a shadow of truth false and malicious all the way through. XV q are sorry that we have not space to publish the article entire. Occident Beaten. In the great ?5.000 race at Sacramento, California, mile heats, three in five, on Friday of last week, Occident took the first heat in 2.21. Purdy second, and the second heat in 2.24?. Sun Purdy took the three last heats, in 2.21 2.28 and 2.2SL. getting $3,500, while Occident, second, gets $1,000. Tlie last heat was closely contested, Purdy and Oc cident coining in neck-and-neck. Tre mendous excitement ensued upon the announcement of the result. Over $150,000 changed hands on tlie result. A tall story comes from New York to the effect that a banker of that city has for some time past, in a quiet way, been gathering the speediest horses in the country, and conveying them to a -table out of the city, where he has a track to speed them. Hearing of a marvelous colt owned by a Methodist parson in KenMicky. he repaired to Kentucky to see the animal. The animal was black as a raven's wing, and bore the name of Blackwood. , The horse was trotted out, and tWe banker pronounced him a marvel, and offered $30,000 lor him. The owner didn't even deign a rep'.y, but ordered Blackwood back to the stable. An other visit was made by the banker, when the horse changed hands, it Is said, at the pleasant little figure of $50,000! Those who have seen him move say he is the most extraordinary animal ever seen in the country. Tlie plan is, after the famed horses of the course in this country have done their level best. Blackwood is to be trotted out to see what he cau do in tlie way of fast time. A terrible typhoon passed over Hong kong on the 25th ult. Two steamers and eight other vessels were lost or fundered, and a large number of others missing. It Is also reported that thousands of persons are killed, and that the destruction of property in and around the c'.ty Is immenfe. A petition, signed by fifteen hun dred persons, some of them leading citizens of Oregon, praying for a law granting suffrage to women, has been presented to our Legislature, aud re ferred to a committee for considera tion. The grand jury ot Brooklyn has found a criminal indictment against Moid ton In the case ot Miss Proctor. And so we go.