The Albany register. (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, December 18, 1874, Image 1

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Newspaper Page Text0- rr VOLUME VII. ALBANY, OREGON, DECEMBER 18, 1874. NO. 14. c 3 as 3 O 3 - OB 3 3 9Q el ST Si CIS 3 W 'I S3 3 3- 3 3 " S- 02 3? S 3 -S GO 3 02 2 3 3 o 3? 3 CT3 3 3 CO CD 3 3s BUSINESS CARDS. A. WHEEL Kit. c. p. rc rr-sB . f. U. WUKKI.l It. A. wheeler a.- CO., OREGON, ForwoTfling; & Commiss'n Merchants. Dealers in Merchandise anl Produce. A (rood assortment of ail kinds of Goods al ways in store at lowest market rates. Agents for sale of Wagons, Grain Drills, Cider Mills, drama, ftc-, Ac. CASH oniil for WHEAT, DATS, PORK, BUTTER, KuliS and POULTRY. H. S. BOI WI1TOX, 51. I?., GRAnr.VTE OF THE l'MVERS!1Y Medical Co'.lejfe of New York, late member of Uc:lu i-u 11 spital Medical Col lege. Sew York. Office In A. Carothers & Co.s dru store, Albany, Oregon. CEO. ft. Atlorm j riiU omisvlor at law, ALBANY, OREGOS". WILL PRACTICE IN ALL THE Courts pf this State, office- In Fox's brick (up stairs First street. 6V7 louis jar.BawAi.i, Has just opened a tine stock of JJoots cfcs Slioes j California made, to which he invites the attention of toe citizens of Ainanyand vi einitv. Goods manufactured to order, In latest styles, with best of stock, store corner Broa lalbtn and First streets, t ints. Mea'.ev's old stand. and examine my stock. LUl'IS REHWALD. Albany, Oct. 16, Is7t-."v7 FOR SALE ! TMIE CELEBRATED W. A. WOOD'S REAPERS & MOWERS. Halite's Headers, (Wood's improved.) Coqnillard'a Indinna Farm iVaoii . Tbe Kussel and Vibrator Tliresbers, (best machines on tbe coast. Statesman Forcefeed Drill. Star Plows, and otber machines. Call, see, ami get price and terms before baying elsewhere, at my Blacksmith shop, corner Second and Ellsworth sts., Albany, Oregon. 33 V5 FRANK WOOD. ::;io;a faitobv : W. D. BEL DING,; tlTHO MANUFACTTRKO THE FIBST f oo-i Broom ever nuile in Albany, lias relumed from Otiifornta, and located ' porn.anently in tha etty, wliere ho Uaa asEain commence! iie manuacttire of all kinds of Brooms, Brushes, Wisps, Ac., at bis feictory 011 First street, at John MetzferS old stand, cast ol Magnolia Mills, where be invites those wisbimra first class broom to call and secure it of him. W. D. SEEDING. Albany, Oct. 16, S74-.",v7 l II AS. B. STA(iCE. BOUT. M ( ALLEY. ltT4filE & HeCALLEV, ! 1K NOW OPENING A MAGNIFICENT r All & WINTER GOODS ! j selected with care, and bought for coin at j ScnutlaloiisSy Low "Figure ! : and as we iio'.iiu low we can and will Bell them at prices that will Astonish Everybody. 1 Come and see our selections of lren Goods, Jtaeie llq ties, Rrllllantes, L ! rs, iil4 s. Poplins, Lustres, Ribbons, CollarH, Collarettes, Laces Ace., A v., fortbe ladies, and our complete linesof Readymade Clothing, lloalery, Fotlonndea, CnHsicnerea, Toths, MlOCN, Roots, (taps, IIal. of all descriptions for men and Ixijs. Also full assortments of Groceries, Crockery & Glassware. for e.vervbod v. The best cno'ia, at the lawest rates every time. i:-,r('orai; and sec. LeVianon, Oregon, Octotier 30, 1874. AI'ARD. AIL 1SELL & PARKER, late of Oregon Citv. leg leave to inform the pnbllc that they have purchased tbe entire stock ot (Irngs. medicines, Ac., formerly owned bv R. C. Hill & Son. and that they design continuing the business at the old stand, where they purpose keeping iu the furure a full assortment of Drugs, Chemicals. Patent Medteine. Toilet Articles, Perfumery. and e-erything nsually found in a first class drag store. While earnestly soliciting a continuance of the liberal patronage heretofore extend ed to the i,lu bouse, we hope at the same time, lv fair and lileral dealing, and care ful attention to the wants of customers, to merit the esteem of any SKff friends who mav favor as with their orders. Particular attention will be given to the coinnoun ling of phvsician's prescriptions ami family reciiies, at all hours of the day or n Lent A. M. REI.I. PARKER. Snccessors to R. C. IDli. 4 Sox. Allmnj-, October 9, '7-nitf 6OC PLUMPER'S DETJG STORE! F OR YOUR FRESH MEDICINES, go to I'til.lJli.Ba" If you want nice Toilet Goods, BRUSHES, COMHS. COSMETICS, SOAPS. OILS. PERFUMERY, don't fell to call on DOT I'll JlltK. Jloc Plnmmer has the nicest Stationery in the city. roc Plummer keeps A 1 CIGARS AND T03ACCO. j-ioc Plummer has a nice variety of goods and i always glad to see his friends. Albany, Oct. 23, Tl-6vT BUSINESS CARDS. J7 Saml.E. Young's You will find an ira mense stock of New "Winter D&YGrOODS! at LOWER PRICES titan ever. -ALso- The Largest Stock of Men's, Youths' and Boys' CLOTHING AND Furnishing; Goods in the city, and CHEAPER than any other place. -ALSO- A large assortment (latest styles) of Boots Shoes, AT REDUCED rRICES. ALso ANEW INVOICE OF HATS For Men, Youth and 303-9, very cheap. -ALSO- A YERY LARGE STOCK OK Wholesale and retail, very low. Also A new assortment of Crockery and (i lass ware ! at lowest prices. -ALSO- A frood stock of Lamps. Lanterns, mid Lunn fixtures, ut tbe LOWEST CaSII PJUC'I. -Also-FAXCY GOODS In great variety, for tbe HOLIDAYS, and very lienp, ALSO COAX Oil. mid t'.lI.K. k Inrge st.st :., a Utile tower, -Also- A very larife stork of KOAP A WASH tzm funilDts, for sale low. ALSO - WA603H, PIAVR, mid nil kinds or Agricultural lutleuieut9i, -Also- Acrentforthe NEW WILSON Sewing Ma chme the cheapest in the country. C,--" AU of the above oods will be sold exceedingly cheap lur CASH or PKOUUCE SAMUEL, E. YOVDiC. Retrenchment I MAKE MONEY SAVING MONEY! lias just received a new stock of all tht latest styles of MK.S' Ai BOYS' CLOTHING! And is selling so cheap that all can buy. The goods were Bought for Cash, and are being sold for the same commodi ty. The secret of selling goods Is in Having selected our goods in daylight, wo court the most CRITICAL EXAMINATION. I SELL ALL GOODS AT GRANGER PRICES! FULL LINES OF DRY GOODS, UBOCKRIEM, HARDWARE, BOOTH A SHOES, NOTIONS, ETC., ETC. fi. B UM. Cheadls's Brick. First street, Albany. aprhr74-32 Bath House & Barber Shop riMIE UNDERSIGNED would respectfully A thank the citizens of Albany and vi cinity for the liberal patronage bestowed On him for the past seven years, and hopes for the future a continuation. of their fa vors. For the accom modat Ion of t ransient customers, and friends in the upper part of town, he has opened a neat little shop next door to Taylor Montgomery's Sa loon, where a gpod workman will always be in attendance to wait upon patrons. Aec. 11. 177 JOK WEBBER. IT. H. OOiciM Paper for Oreo, FRIDAY. DECEMBER 18, 1874. POST OFFICE BEGISTEB. MAILS ARRIVE : From Railroad (north and south) daily at ll.lo p. m. From Corvallla, daily, at 10.30 A. M. From Lelwnon. tri-weekly, (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at 10.30 a. m. mails depast: For Railroad (north and ti), daily, close prompt at 11.10 a. m. For Corvallis, dally, at 1.50 P. at. For Lebanon, tri-weeklj-, (Monday, Wed nesday and Friday) at 2 p. at. Office hours from 7 A. Jt. to 7 P. ic. Sunday, from 12 M. to 2 P. M. Money order office hours from 9 A. M. to 8 P. M. P. H. RAA'MOND, P. M. Religious. Rev. Thomas Condon will preach at the Congregational Church next Sunday morning. The Calvary S. S. . will hold its concert at the same place, commencing at 7 o'clock P. M. Chkistmas at Shedd. The people ofSheddand vicinity will open the festivities of the approaching holidays by destributing gifts from a Christ mas tree, which is being prepared by a joint committee of Grangers, Good Templars and Sunday Scliool teachers. They propose to unveil the beauty of Santa Claus in the M. E. Church on Christmas eve, at six o'clock. AU are cordially invited to participate. Gifts may be lelt at the parsonage, in Shedd. Auction To-Morkow.- That prince of auctioneers, W. II. Dodd, will sell at Froman's frame on First street, to morrow, a large lot of general mer chandise, consisting of furs, cloaks dry goods, groceries, etc. He will also sell a number of new wagons. We happen to know that a desirable lot of goods will be offered on the occasion, and as the probabilities are they will go low. the sale should be well at tended. Ladies wishing a set of ele gant furs very cheap, should be in at tendance. Be there early. Church Dedication at Harris burg. The new M. E. Church South in Harrisburg will be dedicated to the service of the Most High on Sunday. December 27th, 1874. Services will commence at 10 o'clock A. M. Fol lowing is the programme of dedication services: Voluntary By the congregation. 1st Scripture lesson Rev. J. E. Bradley. 1st Hymn Rev. Jas. Emery. 1st Prayer Rev. X. M. Skipwith. 2d Hymn Rev. D. C. McFarteud. Sermon Rev. B. R. Baxter. Dedication service and prayer Rev. T. B.White. Doxology Congregation. Benediction Rev. B. F. Burch. The public are respectfully invited. Xew Year's Eat. Ball. Albany Engine Company No. 1 will give a grand ball on Thursday evening. De cember 31st, 1874, at the Opera House. Following are the committees : Com mittee of Arrangements X. Baum, Wra. Talley. Me. Merrick. D.E.Tay lor and Joe Purdom. Reception Com mittee J. R. Herren, Pres., Joe Webber. Foreman, Coll. Van Cleve and M. V. Brown. Floor Committee Jas. R. Herren. Geo. Weller. F. Purdom, Win. Westlakc, L. Kline and Sig. Fox. Tickets (without sup per), $2 50. This will be the ball of the season, and will be largely attended. The ball-room will be beautiflully dec orated, and every effort made by the fire laddies to make the affair pleasant and enjoyable to all who may attend. Xew Music The leading music house of the coast is that ot M. Gray, located at 623 and 625 Clay street, San Francisco, with a branch honse at 101 First street, Portland. At this estab lishment can be obtained the latest sheet music and musical publications, and all kinds of musical instruments, from an accordeon to a piano. Tlie liberality and gentlemanly courtesy of the house has already secured a largw and lucrative business. We are in debted to the Portland house for five pieces of beautiful music. When wanting music or musical instruments, order of Gray's Music Store, Portland. Musical. We unintentionally omit ted last week to mention the reception of the Musical Review, published by Sherman & Hyde. San Francisco. It is an linnsually good number, contain ing. In addition to fine pieces of vocal and instrumental music, a sketch of the life of George T. Broomley, glean ings from musical history. Interesting miscellaneous matter, the usuaj Art Notes and musical criticisms. Sub scriptions after next month will be $1 50 per year. f. c harper as CO. aii persons knowing themselves Indebted by note or otherwise to the late firm of Howell Harper & Co., are earnestly requested to can at once ana settle tne same, as the money Is now due and we want it A word, &c. Is sufficient. We also have a very fine stojk of goods to sell. which we offer very low for cash or merchantable produce. Come and see us. M. C. George, of Portland, spent tpe front part 01 tne wees wnn its. Incendiarism. It seems from late developments that we have had lately in onr midst and we may have yet, for ought we know to the contrary law-defying and reckless spirits who are realy to commit any diabolical act, either for revenge of fancied wrongs, or for the purpose of robbery. On the night ot Tuesday, December, 1st, a dastardly attempt was made to lire the stable jnst north ot the resi dence of Dr. Gamble, belonging to Mr. J. B. Comley. A small wooden box, market! L. Kline Jfc Co., Albany, on two sides, had been obtained, care fully Ailed with old rags and a small piece of carpet, the whole thoroughly saturated with coal oil, a short piece of candle placed down among the rags, the wick, extending a quarter ot an inch or such a matter above the sur rounding rags and within two or three Inches of the top of the box, the box then being covered with a piece of zinc taken from an old washboard, tbe said zinc having been punched full of holes. Every care seems to have been taken to make a complete success of the undertaking, and 'evidently was gotten up under the superintendence of an expert in the business. The night selected could not have been better for the success ot an incendiary, as the wind was blowing a perfect gale trom the north, and had the fire got fairly started as intended it should, about one o'clock that night, that whole block, and perhaps the greater portion of the eastern end of the city, would have been swept away. How ever, the incendiary had made one little mistake. He had put woolen rags, well saturated with coal oil, next to the candle, so that when it burnt down low the rags would ignite, com municating the blaze to the other com bustibles in the bo:c, then to the box itself, and then to the building. The evidences are that the box was placed in the corner of the building best adapted to the purpose intended, the candle lit and the zinc cover placed over it. The blaze from the candle smoked the under surface of the zinc, but went out before burning low enough to ignite the combustible ma terial surrounding it, evidently for want of sufficient draft it was smoth ereil. As before noted, holes had teen u ade in the zinc, evidently with a nail, but not ot sufficient number to 8icure tlie necessary draft and by this l'.tt'e oversight the eastern end ot the city was saved from conflagration on the night of the 1st instant. About twelve o'clock on the night in question, a certain party was observed coming out ol tbe stable; but nothing was thought of the matter until the r.ext day, when the box above deseriU-il was found. If v have in our midst fiends incarnate who only await the opportunity to burn and pillage our city, they cannot be discovered too soon ; and when discovered they shoutl bs put under the sml of the valley. Upper Willamette Improve ments. Capt. Geo. G. Smith, who has had charge of the Government snag-puller during tlie summer and fall, has submitted his report of the season's work to Gen. Michler, a por tion of which is published in the Oreyo nian. Work was commenced along the Upper Willamette on the '21st ot July last, and was not suspended until the 9th inst. Following is the report of work done : At Wheatland 9 snags were removed ; Fairfield, 12 ; Gates' Bar, 6 ; Jackson's warehouse, 4; Five Islands, 3 ; Carey's Bend, 1 ; Davidson's Landing, 3 ; Chauipoeg, 1. At Rock Island, tour buoys were placed along to mark the channel; the top of a large rock, 30x40 feet, was blasted off, laving three feet of water on it. A rock in the channel at what is known as Tualatin Bock, six feet across, was artially blasted out, leav ing four feet of water on it. The cap stan at the same point was also re paired. Ash Island was the next point, at which place 40 snags were taken out; mouth of the Yamhill river, 3 snags ; Carey's Bend, 20 ob structions removed ; Weston, 16 ; Christman's Bar, 20; mouth of the Willamette, 38 stumps and logs torn out ; opposite the O. S. N. Go's wharf, a large snag ; Fisher's Eddy, 2. Total obstructions removed during the season, 288. Capt. Smith is a competent and faithful officer, and al though there remains a great amount of work still to do, that which was undertaken was well done, very ma terially improving the channel of the tapper Willamette, and largely decreas ing the dangers ot navigation. Conld the appropriation for the work be in creased sufficiently to enable the em ployment of steam, instead of, as now, handpower, in propelling the snag puller, and in operating the tackle used in pulling obstructions from the channel of the river, one season's work would clear the channel ot every ob struction from Corvallis to the falls. If your hair is coming out or turn ing gray, d not murmur over a mis fortune you can so easily avert. Ayer's Hair Vigor will remove the cause of your grief by restoring your hair to its natural color, and therewith your good looks and good nature. Beautiful toilet articles, pocket cut lers'. re perfumery, and an endless variety of handsome articles for the holidays can be purchased at A. Car others & Go's, Resolutions of Condolence. Whereas, It has pleased the Su preme Architect of the universe to summon from his labors upou earth, our beloved brother, Looney C. Bond, calling him by his Omnipotent will to that judgment which a waits all who are toilinir in this earthly temple, and. Whereas. The Masonic ties which have so long bound us in mutual friend ship and enjoyment to our departed friend, are severed, no more to be re united until the day when the grave shall yield up its dead, therefore, Jlesnlred, That we sincerely mourn this disruption of covenanted friend ship, bearing in tender remembrance his fidelity to Masonry and his devo tion to the principles it inculcates. Resolved, That we earnestly sympa thise with tlie relatives and friends of our deceased brother, and tender them that consolation which the world can neither give nor take away; aud that we will wear the usual badge of mourning for the space ot thirty days. Resolcetf, That a copy of this pre amble and Fsolatlotis tirft forwarded to the family of otir deceased brother, and inserted 111 tile journals of this place. W.aW. PARRISH, ) Eli Carter, Com . D. M. Thompsos, ) FROM THE FCKIffi. BUTTEHTUSH, OLD EPUHA1M AND TI1E APOSTLE PAUL ON THE RAMPAGE A BOLD CONSTABLE TIMELY APPEARS AND SAVES THE SPlLLINCr OF OCEANS OF B-LCD, AND PREVENTS A SUCCESS FUL FUNERAL, PERHAPS ! Ed. Register: Almost another tragedy at the Providence Schoolhouse on last Monday (Dec. 7 ?). The prin cipal actors were three old gentlemen, well known in this community, named Buttcrtush, Old Ephraim and the Apostle Paul not the apostle of old, but of more recent date. The details are about as follows: Young Crabtree's school commenced j on that day, and the above-named par ties, as usual, were on hand. Tlie j fidit opened. One wird brought on another, and Ephraim waxed warmer , and wainicr. Finally Ephraim pro- j posed to "go through'' Buttertush any , how. Buttertush thereupon went for ! his knife, for the commendable pur- i pose, I suppose, of cutting Ephraim j out. if he should unfortunately meet ! with serious impediment in "going j through.'' But Providence is always on the side of the Forks. A constable, j farmiiiarly known as Tinker Jim. made 'his appearance just in the nick o' time, and commanded the peace ; and the tone was so Christian-like and bland, that the parties wilted. But the blood of Buttertush was up, and his wrath not yet appeased : and noting the Apostle Paul, who during the melee had. stood afar oft", like the apostle of old before his conversion, persecuting the christians, he attacked ; him saying: "Paul. Paul, why perse- j cutest thou me?" And Paul answered j and said. "Who art thou " And he ! answered him saying, "I am Butter- ! tush, whom thou persecutest." But Tinker .lim was on hand and provitl himself equal to the oceasioi . He threw himself between thecombattatds, telling them that although the 1 are footed Just'cj -had. lelt the country on account of rang slandered, through the newspapers, "I am h-c-e-re. " and that he didn't fear God or man, and this thing had to stop. And it did stop there and then. But Butteilush had become fearfully worked up. and in his excitement he imagined he was in church, and being a class-leader, and wishing to wind up the affair probably in true orthodox style, he nervously exclaimed : "Let us sing, 'Praise God from whom all blessings flow.' '' At last accounts Tinker Jim as on the ground, and swears he will t:y there until the school is out, unless the sweet boon of peace Is guaranteed ! I am still a Friend to the Forks. Elegant Reception. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Harris gave an elegant reception at their residence on Second street, on Wednesday evening. A large number of ladies and gentlemen called to congratulate the newly wedded pair, and the Albany Brass Band lent an additional charm to the occasion by tendering a complimen tary serenade. The doors of the man sion were thrown open, and amid sweet 'music's voluptuous swell," the popping of champagne corks, drinking of toasts, and the hearty eongrntula lations of all for the future happiness and prosperity of the worthy and amiable host and hostess, a very pleas aut evening was spent. TERRITORIES. Hotels full. Sausage making lively. Turkeys are in demand. City full ot new coiners. Money matters improving. Xext Friday is Christmas. Kerosene $2 a can of five gallons. Business excellent during the week. The roads through the prairie are awful an empty wagon is a foil load. The demand for the Singer is una bated, in fact is increasing. The big auction opens to-morrow at 10 o'clock. Go early if you want a seat at the College entertainment this evening. The new year comes in two weeks from this date. H. M. Brown, of the Forks, was in the citv on Thursday. A pleasant little dance came off at ! Protzman. We tender our oongrat the Opera House on Weduesday night. 1 ulations to tlie happy pair, but more Messrs. Protzmau and Harris, both especially to Eugene, as he 's decided. L of Portland, catfedyesterday. Oregon wheat in Liverpool emoted atlOsCd; California, 10s 3d. A large Eastern mall reached here on Wednesday. Xew lard, in ten pound cans, retails at 13c per pound. Try some of the Alden dried fruit to be had at C P. Harper & Co's. Slathers of holiday goods at Sam'J E. Young's all kinds and prices. Eggs u good supply at 25c per dozen ; butter 2530c per pound. Dense fogs prevail nightly, some nights. Messrs. Graf & Collar have added upholstering to their furniture business. Willie Beach, of Buena Vista, came up on a visit Monday evening. Miss Lizzie Smith is a passenger on the AU'x for Portland. P. C. Harper & Co. will soon be receiving their new goods. The little folks give an entertain ment at the College this evening. D. C. Ireland, editor ol the Antorian, gave us a call last week. Henry Merrill, of Sonth Umpqua, is making friends here a visit. C. P. Hogue, of Shedd, called on Saturday. Henry Gale, late of Eugene, called the first of the w eek. Tuesday night was sharp and Irosty, and Wednesday we had glorious sun shine nearly all day. Wheat rates at Portland: $1 35 per 100 lbs. San Francisco quotations, $1 52 1-4 1 55. Very little plowing is being done at present, owing to the soft condition of the ground. Our mechanics all seem to be fully employed, and new buildings are go ing up iu every direction. Wm. D. Carter, of the Corvallis Gazette, was in the city Tuesday, can vassing for ads. for his new almanac. Potatoes are retailing at fil per bushel in this market, and scarce at that. j Splendid China sets at W. C. Tweedale's nice for Christmas or Xew Year's presents. There is a good stage of water in tbe Willamette, and boats make Cor vallis with ease. Jas. L. Harris ami bride arrived at their home in this city on the express train Tuesday evening. Mr. S. E. Young suffered from a severe attack of quinsy the first of the week, but is about again. Mr. Fox. late of Xewport, has re cently put up a turning lathe in this j city. j Butcher's retail prices are: Lard, in j kegs, 15c per pound, in 10 fb cans, j $1 02 per can ; hams, 18c ; sides, j 15c ; shoulders, l'ito. We have received from tlie Bureau of Education, Washington, circular of information Xo. 2. to which we shall pay due attention hereafter. Look out for a huge paper Christ masa twelve-pager. The Register is lar in advance of its cotemporaries, aud w ill continue in the lead. The marriage of Mr. E. Protzmnn and Miss Katie Lyle transpired at the residence of the bride's mother in this city, about 10 o'clock yesterday morn ing. Four freight cars got off the track of the O. & C. R. R., a short distance east of our depot, delaying the passen ger trains nearly an hour on Monday. The St. Charles gains fresh laurels dally, as the place for the hungry and weary traveler to obtain the best of food and rest. The M. E. Sunday School now meets at 3 o'clock P. M., each Sunday, and is largely attended. The singing is especially good. At Doc Plnmmer's can be obtained the non-explosive powder for coal oil. Also, books, perfumery, etc., for the holidays. Mr. Foshay has received an elegant assortment of new and handsomely bound books, which should enlist your attention before the time comes for "hanging up the stocking." The entertainment given at the Col lege this evening promises to be very entertaining, aud of course will at tract a crowd. We are under obliga tions to tie youn I; dies for a compll mentary card of admission. Read S. E. Young's new advertise ment this morning. There is no fairer or more accommodating merchant in the city than Sam. Try him a kubbie o times. Several families, from America by last ocean steamer, reached this city by Tuesday night's express, calculat ing to make their homes in this city providing they can secure residences A much larger amount ot pork than 11 mal will be put up in Linn countv this winter. Our butcher shops are well supplied. Six cents is the figure paid the farmer. Another heavy game ot billiards comes off" at Tally's this evening. The four-handed game, played last week, between Messrs. Fish and Xatter. again? t Messrs. Tally and X. Baum, was won by the first-named. The citizens of Shedd and vicinity believe in enjoying life as they go along. They unite in getting up a Christmas tree on Christmas eve. It'll be jolly. Miss Katie Lyle was carried off, on Thursday, to Portland, by Eugene : ly the luckiest man in the State. Mrs. L. E. Blaiit is suffering from an attack of the measles in their worst form. Bully boy, Clark, has the thanks of the ladies for scraping tlie slush and mud trom the crossings on Fir.-t street, Tuesday. Do it more. "The Wickedest Man in Albany" was the title of the sermon preached at the M. E. Church, by Rev. I. Wil son, on Sunday evening. The church was well filled, aud the sermon a very interesting one. John Hurd i3 putting up a new frame, adding new machinery, and otherwise improving his saw mill in the eastern end of the city. When ready for business, its capacity for turning out lumber will be largely in creased. A ball is to be given on . Christmas eve, at Honck's Hall. Corvalli-1. under the supervision of Prof. F. M. Day. The best ot music will lie secured, and those who delight in dancing will donbtless be on hand. Tickets (with out supper), $1 50. S. S. McXeil. of Halsey, is now sole agent for the manufacture and sale in this State of the Xon-Ex plo sive Powder, for coal oil. and Silver Polish the latter being just the thing good housewives have been asking for to keep their silver, tin and copper ware bright and handsome. Let all the stock be subscribed iu the new company for preserving fruit by the Alden process, before the opportu nity is lost to us. All the slock must be taken by the first of Jauary. or we lose the opportunity to secure a good thing at a low figure. Subscribe the necessary stock at once. On Saturday last. 15434 acres ot latVj lying a short distance from this city, belonging to the estae of the late .las. P. Hogue, was sold at public vendue, at the Court House door, for the stun of $2,390 88, which was at the rate of $15 45 per acre. Mr. D. Prater was the purehaser. W. H. Dodd officiated as auctioneer. Condensed eggs the whites and yelks mixed, most of the water ex tracted, a little sugar added, and then packed In cans containing from ten to twenty dozen are becoming an artlcl of considerable importance In the gro cery trade. They wholesale at 22c per dozen, nicy have been Kept eighteen montlis as a lest, and stand the test well. Mr. Eli Carter has received a new invoice of beautiful moldings for pic ture frames, etc. What is nicer that a beautiful picture in au elegant franio for a Christmas or Xew Year's pres ent? Carter can furnish you with the frame, or tlie picture and frame, as you may choose. Call and see him. The best joke of tlie season is that got oft by the Portland i&mperftnca Star, last Week, when It sarcastically says : "We are inftvined that not 0:10 of the State officers, from Gov. G ro ver down, use any kind of intoxicat ing liquors." These "side-winders"' at probably four of the State officers, are, to say the least, very cruel. MARUIEU. In this city, on the lGth inst.. at tho Overland Hotel, by the Rev. Dr. Geary, Mr. W, A. Robinettu and Miss Emetine ingraliaui. In this city. 011 the 17th inst.. at the residence ot Mrs. Lyle, the bride's mother, bv the Rev. Dr. Geary, Eugene C. Protznian, Esq.. of Port land, and Miss Katie l. L,yie. C. G. Curl. Clerk of the Supreme Court, died at Sa'em recently, after a long and painful illness. On the 14th, at the regular term of the Supreme Court, resolutions of condoleiue relat ing to the death of C. G. Curl, adopt ed by the Bar, were presented by Judge Boise, and ordered spread upon tbe records, and in respect to tho memory of deceased. Court stood ad journed until the next day. Hon. C. B. Bellenger, of Portland, w as elected Clerk, viceC. G, Curl.'.deceascd. A little pacing pony, but twelve hands high, rather ordinary looking, recently arrived In Xew York city from Cuba for tlie purpose of astonish ing the natives. It is said he has made his mile in 2Ml, and can go still lower down In tlie figures. On Thursday, the 20th of last mouth, a little boy aged 4 years, son of Mr. Hater who lives at Hall's Prairie on tlie Upper Coqnille, accidentally swallowed an old-tashio. ed copper cent. The parents w ere wry naturally alarmed and toSft the child to Coquilla City lor medical advice, and under the appropriate treatment, on tho Tuesday following, the hoy got his money back, and is all right. An Independence letter says; "Tboro is considerable sickness here". Tho scarlet fever has been raging for tho past few weeks. Already a number of deatlis are reported. A young, man by the name of Pearler Hedge, and a little child of Mrs. Whining, have fallen victims to this malignant dis ease. Miss Flora Shirley, who lived near this place. dWd last Saturday of consumption." PiOCHE, Ieo. 17. The Ereninp Journal, in an extra, gives an account of the mnrder of M. Castro and family by Muddy Indians, on the. old Califor nia road to Still Bernardino, near Hieken. Castro was an old resident of San Francisco. On last Saturday the Governor aj poiuted as Xotaries for the various localities: J. B. Roberts, of Portland, for Multnomah county; J. A. Burnett, of Eagle Creek, for Clackamas comity: and J. Huntley, of Ellensburg, for ; Curry county.