THE BENTON DEMOCRAT.
CORVALLIS . . . APRIL 19, 1873.
FROfcl THE rVlOCOG WAR!
TREACHERY. IN LAVA BEDS!
PEACE COMMISSIONERS MURDERED!
MEACHAM MORTALLY WOUNDED!
,MR. DELANO BURSED IN EFFIGY I
ARRIVAL CF THE DEAD AT YREKA!
CONBIl 1 ON OF MR. ME A CHAM
GOV. GROVER ASKED FOR VOLUNTEERS
COJIDOX AROUND THE LAVA BEDS
Fisrst Dispatch.
From the Democrat Extra of Saturday.
" CokvAllis, April 12, 4:55 p M.
To R. G.Head, Corvallis f :
, The Modocs murdered Gen. Canby
and Rev. Th imas, at ait interview yes
terday noon. v'
A. B. Meacham is reported mortally
wounded.
ffeeond Dispatch.
From the Democrat Extra of Sunday.
- , The following, additional particulars
lave just been received :
On the afternoon of. April 11, five
Indiana and four squaws came" into the
the militarv amn. and wAre marl r nrps-
entsof clothing and provisions by the,
Peace Commission, and " a talk-was ar
ranged for the following morning. The
same evening Bogus Charley came in
and told the picket he could take his
gun, as he (Charley) did not intend to
go back' any' more. On the morning of
the 12th, Boston Charley came in and
told the Commission that Captain Jack
and five other Indians would meet them
outside the lines. . Boston and Bogus
Charley then mounted horses and start
ed for the lava-beds; ' About an hour
after this, Geri. Canby, Meacham, Dr.
Thomas, Mr. Dyar, and Fiauk Riddle
and his sauaw, started for the appointed
place of conference. ' A signal officer
on the bluff near the lines watcbed very
closely every movement of the council
station was beard, that the-Indians had
attacked the Commission. Troops were
at once put under arms, and deployed
as skirmishers. Mr. Dyar, Riddle and
i- J J
nis squaw escapea, anu give uie iuuo ty
ing account of
HOW THE MASSACRE COMMENCED.
' Meacham made a short speech to the
Indians, followed by Gen Canby, and
then Dr. Thomas. Then Captain Jack
made a speech, asking for Hot Creek
and Cottonwood, the plaoes now occu
pied by Fairchilds and D orris, for a re
servation, . Meacham told Jack that it
was-not possible to give him what he
asked. Sconchin told Meacham to say
. iLi 1. u 1 t. - a ;,
no more ; iuai ut; iueauuauj ) uau emu
eneugh upon the subject ; and while
Sconchin was talking, Cap t. Jack got
up and walked behind the others, and
turned back and exclaimed -
' " ALL EEADT."
Drew his pistol and snapped a cap at
r i.: ':ti :
vjreu. vuuujr, wvlcu hid pin lui. agUIl
'and fired
GEU. CANBT FELL DEAD 1
Shot under the right eye. Sconchin
'then shot Meacham in the shoulder and
in the head, but he is still alive. Bos
ton Charley and another .Indian shot
nrifl lcillp.rl Dffp.tnr Thomas TTnnkaVi
Jim chased Dyar for some distance, but
-:Dyar turned on hi u with pistol in band
and Hooka Jim ra i against an Indian,
knocked Riddle's squaw down and took
her hofse,' but Captain Jack made him
return it: and then another Indian cha
sed Riddle and shot at him. This last
may be taken with a grain of salt.
Tittrd Dispatch.
From the Democrat Extra of' Monday.
Corvallis, April 14, 4:00 p. m.
'" 1 Secretary Delano' was hung in effigy,
. at Yreka on Saturday night.
The bodies of Gen. Canby and Rev.
Mr. Thomas have arrived at Yreka, and
' will be embalmed and forwarded north
: Intense excitement at Yreka and
Jacksonville.
" Mr. Meacham was shot in three
places, one ball enteiing at the inrer
- corner ot his right eye, and another in
the side of his head. These are both
believed to- have lodged within his era'
nium. The third ball passed through
bir right fore-arm. He also received a
cut in his left arm and a scalp wound
five inches in length. - He is conscious
and in no pain.
Gov Grover has been telegraphed to
tor 300 volunteers.
The troops now surround the lava
beds, and a tight is hourly expected.
TT i-i-nr tt War TTn VnR TT.n Tlin "NTfnr
York Herald, in an article on St. Pat-
;Ua raT rAmsirkp.d ; .- "Frnm all nnrta
ULa o lJ , " w '
of the United States, and. from the
Provinces covered Dy a nag wnicn yes
terday's vivid and splendid celebration
was a protest, there comes tiding of the
' Tnnnner in which the sons of the Gaels
have honored St. Patrick' Day. The
ninatAontVi p.pntnrv has not in itshistorv
uauuavwuvH j ... . -
such an example of a people .scattered
and oppressed who have more vitality
and more persistence than the people
. 3.i 3.1..:-
BtSTJCJTT.
Vt MAST TAYLOK
On turning the.corner-the one in one's
life- . .. . ... . - i '
That many men turn, ifc is said through
- : stupidity, . . , . -.' ? .
The idea of looking about for a wife : ;
I admit, with all frankness I seized with
avidity.-
Tet years of experience .had '.made me.
beware -
' Of maidens -whose hearts were but
thrones of duplicity,- . '
So I mingled among and counted the fair
In hopes to encounter some maid of
j ' rusticity.
That treasure I fancied at length I had
met ' v v '
In a good - natured being- bewitchingly
beautiful.
She was not a lady of Cashion but yet
She was modest and sensible, loving and
dutiful. :
Elated, enchanted, enraptured at last,
:.With this wonderful maid of unwonted
simplicity "
Forgetting the lessons as taught by the
past
I fell dead in love with this, maid of
rusticity. ..'
I met her oftimes but not at the mart
Of Fashions farcical fetes of frivolity,
But unto this maid I unburdened my heart
Amid the confusion of nursery jollity.-""'
At her feet on the door-sill one evening I
' sat,
'"'Twas a picture an. artist might prize for
-simplicity. -Bad
luck to the crown of my Sunday
silk hat, .
My hopes were all dashed by this, maid
of rusticity. -
The bachelor corner I'll turn with a will.
My life shall be one of unwonted hilarity,
I will revel in all of its pleasures, but still
Will look upon husbands with pity and
charity.
And never again will I leave the routine
ui single me pleasures mac leau io
lelicitv. : -- j
But I'll warn the old bachelors quickly to
wean
Their hearts . from these . queer little
. maids of rusticity. ....
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VTEDXESDAT, SEPTEMBER 4th, 1872.
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HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.
THE BE NTON HOUSE.
f i Formerly KIGER'S HOTEL.
Main Street, between Monroe' & Jackson,
CORVALLIS.- -
JACK ALPHIN,
: l PROPRIETOR.
Having purchased the above stand, I have
thoroughly renovated the same
and opened it as a (,
FIRST CLASS PRIYATE BOARDIXU
HOUSE.
EVERY ATTENTION AFFORDED
. PATRONS.
Any irregularities on the part of waiters
should be promptly reported to
the Proprietor.
SOlC KUfG'S STAGES RUN TO-TttlS
HOUSE. .
October 28, 1872.
2:2Stf
Elk City House
elk CITY - -- -- -- -- -- Oregm.
JAMES DIXON . Proprietor.
. . :0: . . " . V- ' " ' '
rpms HOUSE, LOCATED AT THE
L above named place, at the junction ot
Elk and Yaquina rivers, is new, is well
finished and furnished throughout, and it
Is the intention of the Proprietor to keep
it as a -
FIRST CLASS HOTEL-
The Stage office is at this House; also the
Steamer "Oneatta" leaves the wharf every
morning, for Newport, and intermediate
points on the Bay. - . '
Superior inducements offered to excur
sionists, and others visiting the Bay in
large parties. JAMES DIXON.
v2no6tf.
ELK CITY HOTEL,
W. T. BRYON Proprietor.
rntitl ABOVT! NATVfED HOUSE IS
A. newly furnished and opened for the
accommodation or xraveiers. ine pro
prietor is determined that no pains shall
be spared to make it a
FIRST CLASS HOTEL. .
Our motto' is "Live and Let Live."
There is a good Feed Stable in connec
tion with the House. ; '
The. Steamer "ONEATTA" leaves the
Wharf every other day for Newport, aud
other points on the Bay. . ;
v2no7m3 . .. W. T. BRYON.
A. NEW IDEA t
FRESH YAQUINA i BAY OYSTERS
HOT LUSCH AT ALL HOURS OF THE
SIGHT,
SERVED IN THE BEST OF STYLE,
ALLPHIN'S RESTAURANT,
MAIN ST., CORVALLIS.
2-44tf
EXCHANGE HOTEL,
. FIEST STREET, .
ALBANY, j : : : OREGON.
The Only First Class House in the City.
Table Supplied with - the Best the Market
- - - Affords.
FREE COACH to and from, the HOUSE,
House Open all Night.
N. B. SPRENGER.
March 8, 1873. 2-46mft ;
ST. CHARLES HOTEL.
Corner of Front and Morrison Streets,
PORTLAND, OREGON.
The only First Class Hotel in the City
built of Brick, and Embracing all
the Latest Improvements. .
Free Coach to the Hotel from Train
and Boats. ;
- J. B. SPRENGER,
2-46yl Proprietor.
AMERICAN EXCHANGE HOTEL,
Cor. Front and Washington Sts.
PORTLAND. OGN.
QU1MBY & PEBEINS, PROPRIETORS.
Nearest House to the Steamboat Landings,
Fire-Proof Safe, for the Accommodation
of uuests.
Free Coach to the Honse. - -March
8,1873. 2-46yl
: CORIRSERGIAL HOTEL, ;
OPERA HOUSE BLOCK, SALEM, O.
This House employs no Chinese Cooks,
. . but is conducted on First Class
Principles.
MRS. A. J. RIELY, i i PR0PRIH0R.
Charges Moderate. Free Coach to the
-. nouse. a-4oyi
PETER HUNTER,
CORVALLIS, OREGON,
Shop Opposite Alax. Friendly's Store.
All work executed with neatness and dis-
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FIRE INSURANCE.
ITOxME
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF SAX FRANCISCO. . ... .
..-.(.
Fire and ; Marine Insurance.
Capital ............. .$1,000,000.
JOHIT H. RKDrJTOTOIT. Preslden t.
iEO. H. HOWARD;.-.-. Vice President.
CHA8. R. OTOBY Secretary
X. li. El)TY.i . Marine Secretary.
IL H. UIGELOW General Manager.
DIRECTORS:
Owpn Branch.
POHTL.AXD P. Wasserman, C. H. Lewis, B.
iold9mltli, D. Maclcay, Lloyd Brooke.
SALEM . ..L.F. Grover.
ALBANY J. A. Crawford.
DALLES D. M. French.
LEWISTON J. Loewenbersr.
.A. tinSOWElH.
Agent. CobvalIIS, Oregon.
; v2no33yl.
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE
COMPANY,
OF SAN FRANCISCO.
ESTABLISHED IN 1863 !
Assets, January 1, 1S72, over $856,000,
in Gold.
Fifty Thousand Dollars Deposited with
the State Treasurer, in Compli
ance with the Laws of the
" State of Oregon.
FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE I
LOSSES FAIRLY . ADJUSTED A3TD
, PROMPTLY PAID !
HENRY DOUSE,
AGENT, CORVALLIS, OREGON.
GEO. F. GRANT,
Manager, Portland, Oregon.
yovemher8. 1872. - 2:29m3 '
;, BOOTS AKD SH PES.
BOOTS. BOOTS.
S. II. LOOK,
MASOFACTUBEB OP
Gentlemen's First Class Boots.
MAIN STREET,
(Four Doors South ot the City Hotel,)
COR.ViLIL.IL.I855. r
August 2, 1872 2:15yl
SAL00WSAND EREWERIES.
GE3I feS-A-LOOlV.
WALL. CCSHMAN, : : : PROPRIETOR.
MAIN STREET,
(Opposite Taylor's Meat Market.)
FINEST WIKES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS
Always Found in the Bar.
January 18, 1S73. 2-30yl
CALIFORNIA SALOON.
MAIN STREET, .CORVALLIS.
A. H. Blatesley, Proprietor.
FINEST WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS
ALWAYS ON HAND.
Dec. 21, 1873. . 35:tf
BIRD'S SALOON,
o
CORVALLIS - - Oregon.
- o - '
mlHS NAIXK) ISTFI TED VP IX STPERI
J. or style. None but the very best Wioes
XJqnoro and Vlfgan kept. . '
HraBYBDin, . Proprietor.
Vlno40tf.
4 THE OniOIKAL ..
CORVALLIS BREWERY.
5 -
Bernard Hunt, Proprietor
COEXEB 2d AND JEFFEESON STREET, .
COBTAIXtS, OKEGOJi.
Where may be found at all times, the best -
LAGER BEER AND XXX ALE,
mado on this Coast, and sold by the Wholesale
or Retail. This Beer took the first premium
at Linn County Fair. Beer delivered to any
part of the Cltv or Country, at the low sum of
lOee-topergaUo ; . : vino2tf
JACK SHEPPARD,
HOUSE, SIGN CARRIAGE
'' AND -
ORNAMENTAL PAINTER.
GLAZING
DONE TO ORDER. ALL JOBS PROMPTLT
attended to with- neatness and ampftte at
my shop on Main street, Corvallis, Oregon,
jaext door south of Briggs Hall.
, CHEAPER THA3T THE CHEAPEST.
v2no7tf.
NEW
BAEBEE SHOP!
HALE BACKENSTO, : Proprietor.
MAIN STREET. .
ShaTing, Snanpooingr, Hair Cutting,
Dyeing, Etc.,
In the ECighest Style of tbe Profession.
To the Ladies i
Particular attention paid to Ladles Ilair
Cutting, Dressing and Curling;
CorvlUs, Jujy 36, 13IS, JiMtf
LIVERY STABLES.
EUREICA
LIVERY, FEED, AND SAWi-
STABLE.
C. W. HOUCK,
Successor to Clark 6 JTouck,
PROPRIETOR.
HAVING PURCHASED THE In
terest of Mk. Clark, in the Hones,
Buggies Carriages, etc.' oi the above Estab
lishment, I am now prepared to carry oj
the business in
SPLENDID STYLE.
I will spare neither labor nor expeiu
to render my establishment a success.
I will keep constantly on. band supply
GOOD HORSES, ' V
SINGLE AND
. DOUBLE BUGGIES,
CARRIAGES
and everything connected with a first clasa
LIVERY STABLE.
Thankful for past ''patronage, I expect
by honest and liberal dealing to deserve
the continued - patronage of the public.
Give me a trial. G. W. HOUCK.
Tlno2Ctf.
C O R VALLI S
Livery, Feed. andSale
Main " Street, Corvallis, Oregon.
SOL. KIEfC, Proprietor.
H ATING PURCHASED THE ABOVE
well-known Ktabln. T Intnncl tn miV.
it one of the best in the State. Mr stock
is of tne finest, and my turnouts always
neat and clean. I mean business, and 1
you want - -
GOOD TEAMS AT LOW RATES,
give us a call before going elsewhara. ' ;,.
We invite the patronage of the traveling
public. Horses boarded by the day or
best HORSES and BUGGIES in the Stat al-
"We have made this Stable FIRST CLASS
in every respect, and NOW we say to ur
patrons, friends, and to everybody, knawn
or unknown by us, who know n; t
strangers, or "any other man," call at tha
Corvallis Livery, Feed, and Sale Stabla
and you will get the worth of your money.
SOL. KING,
Aran. 18th 1872. vluoo2tf.
MISCELLANEOUS.
F. E. ROBINSOS.
B, F. ROBIXSOW.
CORVALLIS, SAW
. - AND -PLANING
MILL.
NORTH END OF TOWN
P. E. Robinson & Bro.
PEOPEIETORS.
HAVING LATELY RE-FITTED
and improved our machinery, and
Having a good Stock of MO LIS TAIN FIR
Logs on hand, we will endeavor to keep
such a Tariety of Lumber on Hand, that
any and all Customers can be fitted cwt
IMMEDIATELY, or we can fill their bill
on SHORT NOTICE. . ;
Customers from a distance, sending
their orders, will receive AS PROMPT?
ATTENTION as if personally present-.
Rustic and Ceiling of all Kind
made to order. , ' i'
Flooring, Either Matched or
Square Jointed, as desired.- 1 '
ALL LUMBER DRESSED BY OR UN-,
der the supervision of a Practical Mk
chadic, and will be done in as good stylav
as can be done elsewhere.
SEND IN YOUR ORDERS
Remember the place North end o
Town, feiao Wood always on hand.
Tlno49tf.
THE SUBSCRIBER WOULD RE
sjectlully announce . to- the public,
that he is prepared to give instructions on
the Organ, Piano, or Melodeon. Terms
one dollar per lesson. Instructions gives
at the residence of pupils if desired. -
Lessons given in vocal music in classes,
or privately.
("Persons wishing to purchase Pjanaav
Organs or Melodeons, can save fifteen per
cent, by ordering through the Professor.
- . , P. RUTAN.
Professor of Mnsie, and Graduate of tne,
New York Institution for the Blind1,,
. v. . - vlno29:tf. .
DR. JL W. YAK3EN EERSH'S
Celebrated Worm Syrup; :
; FOR SALE BY
ALLEN & WOODWARD.
ALL ORDERS FOR WORM SYRUP
should be addressed to-J. W. Vande
Bergh, Salem, j)regon. : vlno49ylJ
Lambs For Sale)' - Vr ;
ABOUT FOURHUNDREP HEAD
of fine tat lambs, for sale at fair
prices. - Inquire of W. E. Dyer, four mile
southwest of Monroe, or of G. W. Houcky
in this city. , -
W, E. DYER. .
March 23, 1873, - 2:48w4 v
wno yesieruay uvuvicu men a uu na
B. L. ARNOLD,
Aug. 23. 2:18tf President
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