WEEKLY
LOST NEl
Oiie of tj
tion during
ed Chinam
ports relativ
culation, j
tain circM
as we &m
lows: A
Mrs. J.
help.
years, h
about the
doors. One
lace gold ch'
upon the child
of the afternoi
Chinaman. The
ter diligent search,
upon the Chinamai
same. Mr. Smith mai
Frank Rayburn, and aske
finding the lost chain. Ti?
China wash house, in upper to
the suspicious actions of the sus;
naman, they became convinced tha
guilty. A little later, instead of ma'
formal arrest, Frank, assisted by Mesi
T. J. Creighton, John Smith, and J.
Taylor, concluded they would " smoke" a
, confession from the Celestial, and accord
ingly placed him in Mr. Taylor's smoke
bouse. His cries brought some ladies to the
scene, and he was released at once. In a
few hours the city was filled with all sorts
of reports as to the condition of the China
man ; some intimating that a Chinese funer
al was imminent, etc. , while others declared
he was not seriously affected. At last ac
counts there had been no China funeral, and
we understand the expected corpse has left
for Portland.
Mr. Smith's family went to the country
the day following the smoking, and upon
their return found the lost chain upon a ta
hle on the back porch. They also found
that the two locks, on the outside doors had
- been tampered with, and the one on the
front door entirely spoiled, so that it had to
be replaced by a new one. The supposition
is that the Chinaman had the chain and en
deavored to effect an entrance, so as to
leave it in the house, but failed.
We have no comments to make upon the
affair, except that it is safest ;nd best to let
the law take its course, with Chinamen, In
dians, or any other offenders. Mob law is
not conducive to good morals and although
it may work well in some extreme cases, it
is not usually safe or expedient.
abnin-g to Boys. Last winter a Cor
vallis youth, came near meeting the Same
iate, by being too venturesome. The fol
lowing is a sad warning to skatists: "Char
ley Young, a young printer engaged on the
. McMianville piper, was drowned on Christ
mas day. In company with a party of boys
he was skating on the lake at Garrison's
ferry, near McMinnville, and heedless of the
warning of his companions, attempted to
glide war a dee hole .where the ice was
thin. He stumbled at the dangerous point,
fell and went .through. Being an expert
swimmer he kept at the surface for some
time, but was soon so chilled that he
conld not hold to a pole which was extended
to him. He sank, and as yet the body has
not b?en found. . Charley was a son of the
late Mr. Young who for many years kept a
harness store in McMinnville, and wa3 the
sole support of his mother and her smaller
children. Ho was aged about 19 years, and
was very generally known and respected "
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We received a pli
day evening, trom
was en route from
Bay
Don't forget th
celsior L,oilge No
at o clock. Vi
der, in good st.
It is feared t,
localities in th
less injured by
thawing of the
A new stock c
W. C. Cwford1
purchase will do
low.
Mr. Chester Dor
misfortune to loi
matched stage tea!
Lung fever,
Owing to a proposed ehr.nge in the firm
of Sheppard & Jaycox, tliey vill offer for
the next 30 days, their entire stock of goods
at cost, for cash. -
Mr. Jno. E. Wyatt, of Philomath, is suf
sea c
coast fro:
arrived in t
San Franc
penter, en route
of immediately buildin
wili oe a nanasoine nttie sctiooner, Ft aoou
40 tons register, supplied with an eight or
fcring from a lame back, caused by his horse J" nd Propeller, to be used
falling with him. The ground is too hard in addition to sails in crossing the bars or in
To CoRKE-ii'ONDKJJTS. Once more, per
haps for the hundredth time, we will state
that "no attention whatever, ispaid to anon
ymous letters." If you wish to be heard
through the Gazette, and we are anxious
for correspondence, of proper character,
from all pnrts of the State, please give us
your full name not necessarily for publica
tion, hut as a guarantee of good faith. It is
not enough to sign, " your correspondent, "
or ," etc. Correspondents speak their
own sentiments, and we do not, necessarily,
indorse the same, by publication. In all
cases, if we deem proper, the name of cor
respondents will be made known to parties
interested so that no person need expect to
shield behind an anonymous signature, and
thus escape responsibility, JChe family
newspaper is not the proper medium, in our
opnuonr-wi.ro ugn wnicn to ventilate puny
jealousies or private quarrels. The Gazette
has a higher, nobler aim.
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writes
PiffBIs
The Laws and Journals. -
inn comBlimentary notice of
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-The follow
Mr. E. M
Waits', who is performing the" State Printing
for us, is from the Salem Statesman, of Dec.
31st : " The House and Senate Journals will
be completed this week, and to-day 300
copies of the session laws of 1879 will be de
livered W the Secretary ot State. This
finishes the laws and journals in some ten
iweeks less time than heretofore, and speaks
-Veil for Mr. Waite, the contractor. The
school laws will be completed in a few days,
and then the report of the Investigating Com
ftdtteewill be commenced and pushed to
completion.
Affliction upon Ayfixctiox. Through
a private letter to friends in this county,
jrW learn that Capt. J. J. Winant, of Ala
meda, hafe met with another, and more se
rious injury. He was just recovering iroi
-non li V99 AhlA TO W&1K
will probably keep the
Captain" confined to his room for weeks, and
It is too bad but Capt.
is familiarly called, will
H. He has hosts of sym-
ikg Iriends in Oregon.
-In consequence of extra work,
the " patent outside," it was
s to make out bills so as to
Sis-our usual custom, just
's Day. We will proceed
to do so as soon as possible. In the mean
time if any persons iave bills against the
Gazette, they will please" present them, at
an earlv day. It is well to commence the
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ear with a iair dusukw uumoio
W!ort settlements masx long inouuo.
tor any such foolishness.
This week we conclude the publication of
the General Laws, p;issed at the last session
of the Legislature. The Special Laws, joint
resolutions, memorials, etc., will follow.
Ladies who have nice dresses, and wish
them made in the best manner, should go to
Mrs. I. A. Miller, Third, between Washing
ton and Adams streets, Corvallis.
On New Year's day the roads were in fine
condition, and Douglas & Bentley started
out their large " Concord coach and four,"
loaded with passengers for Albany. They
mean business.
We took Hew Year'3 turkey at home.
with Rev. G. W. Bennett, wife .and two
sons, and J. Odcneal, (the latter has be
an employe on the Gazette for nearly fif
teen years) as guests.
Mr. John S. Walton, of Salem, does not
like the allusions made to him in the
of the investigating committee, and
a letter to tne cnairman 01 the com:
which is published in the Statesman
Messrs. rvL'ai! & jrwin nave httapRa
teams and wagons, careful drivers, and are
prepared to do all kinds of freighting be
tween Corvallis and Albany, or elsewhere.
Give them a call. Terms reasonable.
Public installation of the officers of Bar-'
num Lodge No 7, I. O. O. F., on next Tues
day evening. The Lodge will open prompt
ly at a quarter before 7 o'clock. Reception
of visitors at a quarter before 8 o'clock.
Mrs. E. A. Knight, milliner of this city
has opened her new stock of goods, the va
rious articles of which we cannot now stop
to specify; but if you want to see some
thing fancy, just step in.
See advertisement of farm for sale, in an
other column. Mr. Marple has a tine ranch,
suitable for grain and grazing, which he of
fers at a bargain. Now is the time to in
vest, if you want a good farm in Benton.
Snow commenced falling Sabboth after
noon the fir3t of the season, in Corvallis,
and although the ground was scarcely cov
ered, it has laid on, in the shade, ever since.
Freezing and thawing have been the pro
gramme of the week.
The West Shore for December, is upon our
table. It is a splendid number. Now is
the time to subscribe at SI 50 per year.
Price will be increased to $2 per annum af
ter the loth inst. So says the publisher
L. Samuel, Portland, Oregon.
As an accommodation to parties interested
in estray notices, we intend to turnish a
copy of the Gazette, free, to every county
clerk, in this State for the purpose of filing
in his office for puplic inspection commenc
ing 1st ot Jonuary, 1879.
If you want to buy reliable time-keepers
cheap, or any nice holiday presents, in the
shape of jewelry, silver ware, or anything
in that line, go to If. r. Urenoz, there you
will get the genuine articles at low prices.
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Mrs. Ira A Miller wishes to inform the
ladies of Corvallis and vicinity, that sue is
doing dressmaking in all the latest styles
and in the very best manner. She can be
found at her residence, east side lnira, Be
tween Washington and Adams streets. Give
her a call, and see for yourself.
In company with Hon. Tolbert Carter
and wife, Mr. John Ray and wife, and a few
other invited guests, we had the pleasure of
partaking of "Christmas turkey" at the
New England House. The dinner was pre
pared in Mrs. Vincent's usual excellent
style, and served by Miss Rebecca Wrenn,
who has few superiors in the "dining room,"
or anywhere else, for that matter.
The New Year's Ball passed off very
pleasantly, we understand notwithstand
ing a little rivalry among several parties as
tf netting n.n rW. supper. Mrs. Vincent, of
the New England House, got he largest
crowd, as frot. Brotherhood had spec
arrangements with her for getting up ball
supper wmcn was excellent; ana serveu ui
fine style, we understand.
calms. It will be a great convenience to
the citizens of Yaquina-Bay, AUea, Tilla
mook, and oth'er small bays along the coast,
as it is the intention of Capt Ludjens to
build his craft especially for the coasting
trade between these point3, now almost with
out market, and Portland. It is jii3t the
craft needed, and we trust those interested
will give the Captain all the encouragement,
substantial and otherwise, that will enable
him to make the venture a success.
MasonicT
Dec. 27th, the following officers of
Corvallis Lodge, No. 14 A. F. & A. M.,
were installed at their Lodge room : George
W. Kfenedy, W. M . ; Johu H. Lewis, S. W.;
mas E. Cauthorn, J. W. ; Wallace Bald
win, .treasurer ; Anthony Simpson, isecreta
ry; T. J. Buford, S. D. ; W. H. Elliott, J.
ID.; James Drake and S. H. Look, Stewards;
William Groves, Tyler. On the same even
ing the following officers of Ferguson Chap
ter, No, 5 R. A. M., were duly installed.:
Wallace, H. P.; H. E. Harris, K.; M.
S. Woodcock, S. ; James A. Yantis, C. H. ;
T.J. Buford, P. S.; B. W. Wilson, R. A.
C. G. W. Kennedy, M. 3d V.: John H.
Lewis, M. 2d V. ; S. N. Lilly, M, 1st V. :
William Groves, Sentinel.
labies' list.
Blasdel, Mrs E Tailor, Miss Cora
Corbett, Ms Ellen
gentlemen's list.
Hoffman, William
Huddson, D E
IJryan, E H
Bennett, Elijah H
Brown, Owen
Chase, Eld
Caswell, Jasper
Carter, W P
Corbett, A G
Criss, J
Cm-no, Nelson P
Donohue, F
Fonts, George
Gadway, Charles
Halstead, Benjamin
Hervey, J E
Hussey, James E 3
Imbree, T E
Kelso'. Louis
Phillips, Everett J
Robinett, M
Swain, R F
Wood, J W
Woodruff, Francis
Waymire, John W
TT--1 -1 t . .... . ..... .111 bumLUMlllJUGUV LUl
. ! the benefit of the Evangelical Church of Cor
vallis, will be given at the City Hall, Janu
ary 9. 1879. A splendid literary and mil
sical entertainment may be expected, and as
the proceeds are for a worthy object, we an
ticipate a full attendance. Let the Hall be
crowded. For particulars, see small bills.
Fine Cake. One of the handsomest
cakes ever made in this city, was
presented by Mr3. J. Polly to T. J. Buford
Esq., the successful captain of the grand
hunting party on last Monday. The cake,
itself, was most excellent, and the orna
ments, consisting of birds, flowers, etc.,
were beautifully and agtically arranged .
The supper, for the party, given by. Mrs.
Polly, was a grand affair, and reflected the
greatest credit upon Mrs. P. as a caterer,
and was more than satisfactory. The tables
literally groaned with the delicacies of the
season. Sorry that our health and appetite
prevented us from accepting an invitation to
be present. Our friend Buford, however,
with his usual generosity, brought us a fair
share of the cake, including some of the
ornaments. Many thanks.
Grand Hunt. Last Monday quite a num
ber of our citizens engaged in a grand bunt,
and, as a cofitisquence, the game, for miles
around, was ruthlessly slaughtered. It was
a day of rarajart for the hunters, but a
fearful one for ducts and other small game.
From the Orcgonian, Xw, i
STATE VS. MERCER
The jury in the case of State of Oregon
vs. James K. Mercer, charged with murder
in the first degree, had not agreed upon a
verdict up to 10 o'clock yesterday morniug.
At that hour the jury caine into court for
instructions, which were given. The jury
retired but came in shortly with a verdict of
murder in the second degree. On polling
the jury, 11 responded affirmatively.
E. N. Morgan, the twelfth juror, when
asked if that was his verdict responded in
words to the effect that he supposed it was.
On being asked by the court if he was satis
fied with the verdict of murder in the sec
ond degree, Morgan replied that he had not
fullyjftde up his mind as to that. There
being no alternative, Judge Ballenger direct
ed the jurors to retire for further delibera
tion, which they did. It was about 10:30
o'clock when the jury retired.
About 11:30 CoL W. H. Effinger asked
permission of the court to retire to an a-1
joining room to have a private consultation
with the defendant, permision was granted,
and Mercer retired witn nis counsel.
After a short consultation, Col. Effinger
came into court and stated that under all
the circumstances the counsel for the defense,
and the defendant had concluded to with
draw' the plea of not guilty and plead guilty
to manslaughter. If tlfe district attorney
would conssJ. tha, prf.Tiositiorr Mercer
was willinWTe..iv topld
Mr. Capleystateiv. that he had considered
the matter carefully Mtd had concluded to
consent to the arrangement. He said that
under existing circumstances he thought
that the State would lose nothing by con
senting. Under his official oath he felt
bound to insist upon demanding, in behalf of
the commonwealth, all that could possibly
be obtained; to require that the violated law
be vindicated to its fullest limit. In this in
stance he thought that the concession if it
nervous oi
ings.
ed tonguwl
vate. in the
ity, but cheer n
Fiower, The Gre?
sale m every city a;
mo meaicme ever com'
equal for the cure of DYS
JMi UOMFLAIJST. It has a specific power
over the liver, and by curing the liver Dys
pepsia and all other diseases arising from it,
vanish as if by magic, Sample bottles are
sold at the small price of 25 cents that will
convince you of its merits. Large bottles
75 cents for sale everywhere.
By Universal Accord, ;
A yer's Cathartic Pills are the best of all
purgatives for family use. They are the
product of long, laborious, and successful
chemical investigation, and thoir extensive
use, by Physicians in'r practice, and by
all civilized nations, proves them the best
and mo3t effectual purgative Pill that medi
eal science can devise. Being purely veget
able no harm can arise from their use. In
intrinsic value and curative powcrrf. other
Pills can be compared with them, ahl every
person, knowing their virtues, will employ
them, when needed.) They keep the system
in perfect order, and maintain in healthy
action the whole machinery of life. Mild,
searching and effectual, they are specially
adapted to the needs of the digestive appa
ratus, derangements of which they prevent
and wire, if timely taken. They are the
best and safest physic to employ for chil
dren and weakened constitutions, where a
mild, but effectual, cathartic is reouired.
For sale by all dealers.
The Naticnal;()I.ll MEDAT. was vnr ti to
Bradley &Rulofson fd tliebest Photographs in the
United States, and :ie ti0nna Medal for the best in
the world.
429 Montgomery Str ?t. S.in-Tr4tlcisco.
VrOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
XI by virtue of a decree and execution is
sued out of the Circuit. Court, ot the State of
1?' f?.r the f 0ty of Benton, to me direct'
ed and delivered for the enm of eiKht hundred
ana fifty-five dollars and BevDy-five cents U
S. gold coin, with interest the
of one per cent per taonjb, from Novemfcer 19,
188, and the sum of .'eveiteftad-.ll,,.
attorney's fees, and the
menUlaxod at S - . .j.
house and ftaalnstii9ph
oruiuer, auu vvmuijmSr me to 8
property hereinafter defended, to
Buuio ui utuueT uereinDciore rnant at.'
terest and oosts thereon, I have,lev.jaS "a
following described real nroDertv. toWHs
one hundred (1Ulr) acres off-of "DO i-ojin
side of lots (8, 9, and 10) eifht, nineV"1 teB
of section (10)-ten, and lots (11 an iJweven
uttri twpK-p nraoctinn ( firAd L- -r . S H f
west of the IViliouib.ta 'i.ierniia.11. i4 Dei ton
ccpt 59 66 100 acres off of the tiunh, sido of
said lots, sold to A. Bridges B the .2dy of
July, A. D. 1876, and recorded on page 2si $f
book h Be'cord of Deeds, of Benton Qfnnty.
Oregon, together with all the tenements? he
reditaments and appurtenances thereunto be
longing, and on
I will ?ell at public auction, to the
def for cash in hand, all the righj
e: -l .-n't estate of the defendants
WALTER & W009'8.HF
Chicago Pitls. Threshed
Coates' Sulky jpiieel Bake.
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STOI
hanc
IsTew tTais We
Farm for Sale.
mHE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS
X sale his splendid grain and stock
four miles north ot west ot Uo;
Oak creek containing 1
hundred acres m cultivj
ing orchards, and
tan into two or m
easy and title perfi
quire of E. Holgatj
on the premises.
Corvallis, Jan
made on either side. T. J. Buford was cap
tain of one side, and Jack , Hudson of the
other. Capt. Buford favored the Gazette
with a dozen nice ducks and still we can't
"quack" successfully amgyfr"
try, it sounds like more
SIT
In. Kings
Promptly Paid. We neglected to notice
the recent visit of Mr. Geo. Woodward, Ad
justing Agent of the Phoenix fire insurance
company. ' Mr. Thos. Graham had the mis
fortune to lose his nice and comfortable resi
dence, by fire, as already noticed. But,
fortunatelv. had obtained a policy of the
local agent of the Company, Hon. F. A.
Chenoweth. for $1,000. The fire occurred
on the 10th of December, and on' the 13th,
was paid, in full, $1,000. This prompt ad
justment of the loss, is ia perfect keeping
with the Time and fire tested Old Phoenix,
and shows that she is as ready and prompt
to pay a loss, as to accept a premium.
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consenting to the defendant s plea of guilty
the absolute certainty of punishment was
established. There could be no interposi
tion to delay the administration of justice;
no new trial, no bill of exceptions. He
thought that the certainty of punishment
was of greater importance to the state t
the degree, when to insist upon the
would involve not only some uncert;
but great expense to the county. T
this view of the case he consented.
Mercer was then told to stand n
Judge Bellinger asked him if he h
eluded to withdraw his plea of not.
and substitute a plea of manslaughter.
cer replied, " I have consented to do that
The jury, which was still deliberating,
were brought into court by order of the
Judge, all answering to their names when
called by the clerk, Judge .Bellinger
em: tientlemen ot tne m
.ischarged from the further
this case and
this court until th
To the vast multitude oi suiB mwrom
fever apd ague, coughs, colds, congestions,
headache, bilhousness, and all other ills in
cident to the climate of the Pacific slope,
we say, cheer up ! a week will see a great
change wrought in you for the better, if you
will follow our advice ana taise r rese s nan
burg Tea according to directions.
Found. On Christmas day John Dem-
ahoiit fiO vears. Was missing from
O' -o ; . i
ndence, Polk county, Oregon, and
after careiad search by the citizens, could
not be found, and Tt w.aa supposed he had
gone to visit his son in Southei
Last Saturday, a man, while
found the old man dead. He had
off among the brush and briers, be
partly under the influence of
wits probably chilled to death.
Some employments may be
than others; but tbere is no
ment bo bad as havine none at
The mind will contract a rust and
unfitness for everything and a man
must either fill up his time witb good
or at least innocent business, or it will
run to Che worst of the waste to sin
and vice.