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m BY M. S, WOODCOCK. S'JBSCSIPTICSN RATElS : (Payable in Advance.) Per Year,. J rf Six Months J Three H..nths 1 JJ Single Copies. ., JJ- pr Year (wheu not paid in advoncc) o 00 All notice? and advertisements intended for pub catiou should be handed in by noon on Wednesdays. Rates of advertising made known on application . SOCIETIES. A. F. AND A. M. Corvallif Lodse, No. 14, A. F. and A. M., moots on Wednesday evening, on or PJwlogOT. Kocky Ixlge, o. 75, A. K. and A. M., meets on Wednesday evening after fuH aIjrwAp w M R. A. M. Ferguson Chapter, No. 5, R. A. M., meets Tluirs dav eyei 'iifir on or preceding f'tll moon, oaj evei v WALJVCIJ BALDWIN, II. P. K. OF P. Vallev Lodge No. 11. K. of P., moots every Mon day evening ' W, H. MANSFIELD, C. C. JAS. HEADMAN, Jr., K. R. S. L O. O. F. Ba'num Lodge, No. 7, L O. O. F., meets every uesday evening. T. C ALEXANDER, H. G. - A. 0. u. w. Friendship Lodge, No. 14, A. ). V. W., meets first and third Thursdays in -J"g;M0T M. w. W. C. T. U. Rular business meetingi first Saturdays fa each month, at Hie Evangelical church, at 2::J0 P. M. Prayer mooting every Saturday at sa-.ne hour. A cordial Invitation is extended to all. Mas. Noka Williams, Pres. Mrs. T. Graham, Sec. CHSJBSCII BIRFX'TOSSY. BAPTIST CHURCH RERVICES.Proaching everv second and fourth Sabbath in each month at the College Chapel, by the Rev. F. P. Davidson. Services begin at 11 A. M.,aud 0:o0 p. . All arc in vited. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Regular services fvrv Knhha.th niornino and evening. Sunday Shool at the close of the morning service. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 o clocK. I'uouc cor Sially invited. H. P. DUNNING. , Pastor. WAMGELIOAL CHURCH Services regularly tv ery Sabbath morning and evening, unless otherwise announced. Sunday school at :l P. M. each Sabbath. Pnver ineetinir every Thursday at 7 P. M. The pubii cordially invited Rev. J. Bowkt.sox, Pastor. M. E. CHURCH There will, be public services at the M. B. Church every Sabbath at 11 o clock l l the morning. Sabbath school at S o'clock each Sabbath. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock. M. E. CHURCH SOUTH -Services every Sabbath at 11 A. 31. and 7 P. M. . at the college chapci. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Prsyer meeting Friday evening at 7 o'clock. Public cordialiy invited. J. R. S. BELL, Pastor. $!M'a week. S12 a day at home easily made. Costly Si outQi free. Address True & Co., Aue-usta Me. Obtained, and all business in the U. S. Patent Office, or in the Courts attended to for MODERATE FEES. We are opposite the U. S Patent Office, engaged in PATENT BUSINESS EXCLUSIVELY, and can ob tain patents in less time than those remote from WASHINGTON. Whjn model or drawing is pent we advi-e as to batenlabilitv free of charge; and wc make NO CHARGE UNLESS WE OBTAIN PATENT. We refer, here, to the Po.-t Master, the Supt. of the Monev Order Div. , and to officials of the U. S Patent JOflice. For circular, advice, terms, and reference to actual clients in your own state and county, address, O. A. SNOW & Co., 19 8 Opposite Patent Office, Washington, i. C Eeal Estate for Sale. Will sell a arm of 47S acres for less than ?13 per acre, being one of the chca;est and best farms in enton county, situated 4 miles west of Monroe, of mile from a good school, in one of the best neigh 1 borheads in the stat3 with churcl: privileges handy. Ao iat Ulajres in cultivation, and over 409 can he ealiivai.il. All uador fence, with good two story fra no iioil-13, !arg2 bam a:ld orchard; has running waVjr the vear around, and is well suited tor stock and dairy purnosos. This is one of the cheapest farms in the Willamette Valley Also, two improved lots on the main business street with small stable, woodshed and a good, comfortable dwelling house containing seven good rooms. These lots are nicely situated for any kind of business pur poses. A valuable farm all under fence only 2J miles from Corvallis of 160 acres, 80 acres now in cultivation, the balance of it can be cultivated; about 20 of it now in J wheat with a fair house good barn and granery, will be sold at a bargain. Two unimproved lots in Corvallis Or. One o'f the choicest building places in the city for sale reasou: able. Fonr unimproved, lots except fenced in Corvallis Ot. The choicest building place in the city for sale reasonable. For fnrther information enquire at the Gazette Office. t KERVOUSEBIHTY. X Snrc Care GcaraStrcd. R. E. C. WEST'S NERVE AND BRAIN TTiE T ment, a specific for Hysteria, Dizsine3s, Convul sions, Nervous Headache, Mental Depression, Loss of Memory, Spermatorhrea, Impotencr. Involuntary omissions, premature old ae, caused by over: sxertion, self-abuae or over-indulg-cncc, which leads to misery, decay and death. One box will cure re cent cases. Each box contains one month's treat .ment ; one dollar abe'x,.- or six boxes for five dol lars ; sent by mail prejaid on receipt f price. We guarantee six boxes to cure any case. With each order received by us for six boxes, accompanied with five dollars, we will send the purchaser our written guarantee to return the money if the treat ment does not effect a cute. Guarantees issued only by WOODARD, CLARK & CO., Wholesale and Retail Druggists, Portland Oregon. Orders by mail at regular prices. 19-13 y 1 Music for Everybody. MERRILL'S METHOD S COTYKiriHT SEUUliED. For starting children and others in the cul trae of Mnsic. It overcomes the drudgery of learning the elements of Music by pleas ant amusement. This new method teaches yon all about the Musical Staff. Degrees of the Staff, Clefs, Notes and Rests, Scale, Intervals of the Scale, Location of Letters on the Staff, and their relation to the Keys of the instrument (This is very important with children) Flats and Sharps and their nse. All the different Keys, how to form Chords or magical witr Is. It teaches the syllables. Do, Re, Mi, etc., in singing. It contains a complete musical catechism. It is mult cm IN PARVO. All this is learned while the learner is amusing himself by playina familiar tunes. Persons with no mu sical talent may play the times, as the smide is such that he canit strike the wrong key. Full directions and four pieces of music accompany the Method. Sent by mail for $1.00. Address, CHICAGO PIAMOCO., 78 &80 Van Buren St., Chicago, 111. 44-m3 US 820 per day at home. Samples worth 85 free gtf AuareKs aunson K o.. i urtana,jic. SHILOH'S COUGH and consumption cure is sold by us on a guarantee. It cures consumption. Sold by Graham. CATARRH" CURED, health and sweet breath re cured by Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price 50 cents. Nasal injector free. Sold at T. Graham's, Corvallis SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, made miserable by that terrible f oi'eh. Shiloh's cure is ready for you. Sold by T. Graham. ARB YOU MADE miserable by Indigestion, Con stipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, Yellow Skin ? Shiloh's Vitalizar is a -positive core. Sold at T. VOL. XX. CORVALLIS, OREGON, JAN. 5, 1883, NO. ATTORNEYS. M. S. WOODCOCK, A-ttornev -.at - Law, CoP.VAI.LIS, Oregon. KEL8AY & KEESEE. Attorneys - at - Law. CoKVALLIS, - 19-22-yl. Ofecon. E. HQLGATE, Attorney - at - Law, Cokva'xis, - - Oregon. SPECIAL attention eiven to collections, and monev collected promptly paid over. Careful and prompt attention iven to Probate matters. Con veyancing and searching of records, &c LOANS NEGOTIATED. Wi give attention to buying, selling and leasing real estate, and conducts a general collecting and busi ness agency. Oitice on Second Street, one door north of Irvin s shoo shoo. - 18:4:iyl PHYSI&ANS. F. A. JOHNSON, Physician, Surgeon, And Electrician. Chronic Diseases n.arte a specialty. Catarrh suc eisfully treated. Also Oculist and Anrist. OiQce in Fisher's Block, one door West of Dr. F. . Vincent's dental o'.Bce. Omce hours' rom 8 to 12 nd from 1 to G o'clock. 19:27yl T. V B. EMBREE, M. D., Irlivsic:.an & Surgeon. Office 2 doors south of H. E. Harris' Store, Corvallis, - - Oregon. Residence en the Routbwest . corner of block, north Mid west of the Methodist church. l'J:21-vrl. li. R, FARRA, M. D., Physician & Surgeon. 0' TICF. OVER GRAHAM, HAMILTON & CO'S Drug Store. Corvallis, Oregou 19:2.-yl MiSCeLLANEOUS. F. J. ROWLAND, Blacksmith & Wagonmaker, Philomath, Oregon. Mr. Rowland is prepared to do all kinds of wagon maktne, repairing and blaeksmitbing to order. He u.-es the best of material every time Wad warrants his work. lu-32-lyr F. J. Hendrichson, Boot and Shoe Maker, PHilomatli, Oregon. T alwavs KoeD on hand superior ma terial and warrant my work. I ask an examination of my Rood before puruhasins- elsewhere. i9-32-lyr F. J. Hendrichson. 3 C-3 GO C 3 C 3 cro GO C. W. PIULBRIQK, GPSEHAL Contractor and Bridge Bulldsr, AT Coivallis, Oregon. Will attend promptly to all woric under Ills ehargc. I0-27yl OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, CorvaSSis, Oregon. CANA.i & G;3LIM, proprietors. THE OCCIDENTAL ia a new building newly furnished, and is first class in all its appointments. RATES LIBERAL. Stages leave the hotel for Albany and Yaquina Bey Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Larjre Sample Room on First Floor for Commercial IKeo. 19-35 ly AGRICULTURIL IMPLEMENTS We have in stock the Deciins Twine Binders, Dei ring and StRiidard Mow.ts, Minnesota Chief Tlireshers, Morrison Plows,' Minnesota Giant and Stillwater Engines, Elwood mounted Horse-Power, Centennial Fanning mill, cel ebrated Rueke3-e line of Seeders and Drills. ' We also keep the celebrated Whitewater and Ivetehum wagons. iune2yl W. II. MILLII0LLAND. EC. E. HAERI8, One Door South of Graham' & Hamilton's, CORVALLIS, . . OREGON. Groceries, Provisions, DRY GOODS. Cora . Ilis, June 24, 18S2. 19-I9rI PORTER, SLESS1HGER & CO,, 3Ianufacturert and JolVfoers of THE CELEBRATED . BOOT & SHOE. These Goods aro Warrant ed, not to Hp. All Genuine bavetbe trade mark "IIJOX CLAD" stumped tnereon. 117 Battery Street, San Francisco, Cal. GOODS FOR SALE AT MAX FRIENDLY' S CcrvaSIis, Oregon. THE YAQUINA HOUSE! Is how prepared to accommodate travelers IN FIRST-CLASS STYLE. MEALS AT ALL HOURS FOR OltLY 5 CENTS. HORSE FEED Constantly on hand, at the LOWEST LIVING RATES; Silnaued on the Yaquina Road, half way rom Corvallis to Newport. i9:i2yi. p. bryant! W. C. Crawford, J E WE L E U . KF.EPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND A LARGE assortment of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, etc. All kinds of repairing done on short noticd, and ali work warranted. I8:33-yI Axle Grease. Best in the world. Get the genuine. Ev ery package has our trade-mark and is mark ed Frazer's. SOLD EVERY VVHEKE. 50y CORVALLIS Photograph Gallery. PHOTOGRAPHS FROM SCI NATURE TO LIFE SIZE. First Class Work Only! Copyintr in a!l branches. P uce of all kincls and QrcvooU taken at cash pneea. E. HESLOP. E, H, TAYLOR, 3D IE HTI S T The oldest established Dentist and the best outfit in Corvallis. All work kept in rapiir free of charire and satisfac on guaranteed. Teeth extracted without pain by he use of Nitrous Oxide Uas. ItVRooma up-stairs over Jacobs & Neucrass' new Eriektorc, Oorvallia, Oregon. l!?:27yx or 0 0 Q . U 0 is TS o a J eg o o C9 n o isi X 0 55 o a AUGUST KNCtHT, CABINET MAKER, UND ERTAKER. Cor. Second and Monroe Sts., CORVALLIS, i OREGOS, Keeps constantly on hand all kinds of FUENITTJRE Coffins and Caskets. Glitter and Clare. How the world bows down to glitter and show; How we kneel at the i-lided shrine. And the highest tribute of praise bestow On the irleam of plumage fine! How Winded wo are by the fitful lare Of Pomp and its tinseled train; What brilliant fetters doth I'ride prepare; How we worship the dazzling chain ! How we fawn o'er the flatter and wealthy knave Who for riches his name hatn sold; How we bend and creep like a cringing stove. At the feet of the tyrant Oold ! What precious vallains wiirbroadcloth shield. How satin will cover shame; How flashing diamonds have oft concealed The guilt of a tarnished name! What masic power hath glitter and glare O'er Folly a li'ht to shed; How a jeweled ring which the clown may wear, Atons of his empty head! Hflw we lift out hats to the shimpering maid Whose gems are her onlj' worth ; How we court the glamour or false parade And the empty pageants of earth! Ah. how we covet them, one and all, These baubles of Vanity Fair; And are willing scarf of the petent thrill Of the world's false glitter and glare. Work done to order on short notice and at reasonable rates. Corvalli3, July 1, 1881. m 19:27yl. MR we8k in yur own town. Terms and 5 outfit 1)88 tree, Address H. Hatlett & Co. ,Fortl'vJ, Me Tlie Wnite Satin Domino. The period of Napoleon's career, when at Uh zenith, is full of romantic adventures as connected with the history ot the officers' lives that served under that great captain. lie was quick -to observe merit and quick to revvard it, and this was what made his followers so devoted to him, and so anxious to distinguish them selves by prowess in battle, and strict and soldierly conduct in the Emper or's service. Colonel Eugene Merville was an attache of Napoleon's staff. lie was a soldier in the true sense ot the word devoted to his profession, and brave as a lion. Though very hand some, and of One bearing, be was of hnmble biruh a mere child of the camp, and had followed.the drum and bugle sirise boyhood. Pvery step in the line of promotion had been won with a stroke of his sabre; and bis last promotion from major of cavalry was for a gallant deed which trans pired on the battle field, beneath the Emperor's own eye. Karat, that prince of cavalry officers, loved him like a brothpr, and taught him srH that his own good taste and natural instincts had not lei him to acquire before. It was the carnival season in Paris, and yonng Meville found himself at a masked ball in the Frencb Opera House. Better adapted in his taste, to the field than the boudoir, he flirted but little with the figures that covered the floor, and joined but seldom in the giddy waltz. But at last, while standing thoughtfully, and regardnfg the assembled throng with a vacant eye, his attention was suddenly aroused by the appearance of a person in a white domino, the universal elegance of whose figure, m,anner and bearing, convinced all that her face and mind must be equal to her person in grace and loveliness. Though in so mixed an assembly, still there was a dignity and reserve in the manner of the white domino that rather lepulsed the idea of famil iar address, and it was some time before the youcg soldier found cour age to speak to her. An alarm be ing given, there was a violent rush towards the door, where, unless as sisted, the lady would have mater ially suffered. Eugene Merville of fered his arm, and with his broad shaJhlders and stout frame, warded ofl the danger. . It was a delightful moment; the lady spoke the put est French; was witty, fanciful and cap. tivating. "Ah ! lady, pray raise that mas'", and reveal to me the charms of fea ture that must accompany so sweet a Voice and so graceful a form as you possess." "Yqn would perhaps be disap pointed." "No, I am sure not." "Are you so very confident ?" "Yes, I feci that you are beautiful. It cannot be otherwise." "Don't be too sure tjf that," said the domino. "Have yon never heard the Irish poet, Moore's description of the veiled prophet of Khorasseau how, when he disclosed his ceunten ance, its hideous aspect killed his beloved one ! How do you know I shall not turn out a veiled prophet of Khorasseau ?" "Ah, lady, your every word con vinces me to the contrary," replied the enraptured soldier, whose heart began to feel as it had never felt be fore; he was already in love. She eluded his efforts at discovery, bnt permitted him to hand her to her carriage, which drove off in the dark, and though be threw himself 6a his fleetest horse, he was unable to over take her. The young French colonel became moody; ho had lost his heart, and knejf not what to do. He wandered hither and thither, shunned his for mer places of amusement, avoided his military companions; and in short, was as miserable as a lover could be, thus disappointed. One night, just after he had left his hotel oh foot, a figure muffled to the very ears, stop ped him. "Well, monsieur, what would you do with me ?" asked the soldier. "You would know the name of the white domino?" was the reply, "I would indeed," replied the offi cer, hastily- "How can it be done." "Follow me." "To the end of the earth, if it will bring me to her." "But you must be blindfolded." "Very well." "I am at your command." And away rattled the young sol dier and his strange companion. "This may be a trick," reasoned Eugene Merville; "but I have nd fear of personal violence. 1 am armed with this trusty sabre, and can take care of myself." But there was no cause for fear, since he found the vehicle stopped, and he was led blindfolded into a house. When the bandage was re moved from his eyes, he found him self in a richly furnished boudoir, and before him stood the domino, just as he had seen her at the masked ball. To fall upon his kneep, and tell her how much he had thought of her since their separation, that his thoughts had never left her, that he loved her devotedly, was as natural as to breathe, and he did it most gallantly and sincerely. "Shall I believe all you say?" "Lady, let me prove it by any test you may put upon me." "Know, then, that the feelings you avow are mutual. Nay, I have some thing more to say." "Talk oh forever, lady. Your voice is music to my heart and ears." "Would you marry me, knowing no more of me than yon 'now do ?" "Yes, if you were to go to the very altar masked," he replied. "Then I will testyou." "How, lady ?" "For one year be faithful to the love you have professed, and I will be yours as truly as heaven chall spare my life." ."O, cruel, cruel suspense." "You demur ?" "Nay, lady; I shall follow your in junction, as I have promised." "If at the expiration of a y ear you do not hear from me, the contract shall he null and void. Take this half ring," she co"tinued, "and when I supply the broken portion, I shall be yours." . He kissed the little emblem again and again, and swore to bo faithful, and, pressing her hand to his lips, bade her adieu. He was conducted away as mysteriously as he was brought thither, nor, could he, by any possible meaty, discover where he had been, bis companion rejected, all bribes, and even refusing to "ans wer the simplest questions. Months roiled on; Coirnel Mer ville was true to his yo, happy in tho anticipation of love. Suddenly he was ordered on an embassy to Vienna, tha gayest of all European capitals., ab-jut the time Napoleon was planning to marry the Arch duchess, Marie Louise. The yonng 'l,.l U,l. 1.. 1 vuiuuci m aa iiaiiuuiur, iiu'.iny auu already distinguished in.irms, and became at once a great favorite, every effort being mado by the women to captivate him, but in vain;: he was constant and true to his vow. But his heart was not made of stone; the very fact that he had en tertained such tender feelings for the white domino had doubtless made him more susceptible than before. At last he met the young Baroness Caroline Waldroff, and in spite of his vows she captivated him, and he secretly cursed the engagement he had so blindly made in Paris. She seemed to wonder at what she be lieved to be his devotion, a.nd yet the distance that he maintained. The truth was, his sense of honor was so great, that although he felt that he when about the middle .f nirig, the white domino M really loved the young bproness, and even that she returned his affection, still he had given his word, and it was sacred. " , The satin domino was no longer tho idea of. his' ft, but assumed the most i .pulsis'Wrm in his im agination, arid became, instead of his good angel, his evil genius ! Well, fcwrte rolled on; he was to return in a few days; it was once more fthe . carnival season, and in Vienna, too, that great city; Pie joined In the festivities of the masked ball, and what wonder fiUeHttris brain the eve- Ij afore him, in- the same white sdthj drs. be had seen her year a'year "before in the French Opera... House, in Paxis. Wasjit not a fancy ? "I come, Colonel Eugene .Merville, to hold you to your projee?' she s:iid, laying her'hand lights upon his arm. s "IsThis reality 'br dream'?'.Jasked tha-amazecr'iflldier, , ''Come foTTorrae, and you shall see that it is reality,?' ..-continued the mask pleasantly. 'I will." v I,.-, "Have you been faithful to your promise?" asked the domino, as they retired to a neighboring salbort. "Most truly in act but alas, I fear not in heart." "Indeed!" , .. 4 "It is too'-tie, lady, that I have seen and lmd another, though my vow to you has kept me from sayitig so to her." "And who iahs that you thus IUVC i - "I will be frank with you and you Will keep my secret ?" "Most, religiously." ''It is the , baroness Waldorff," he said with a sigh. "And you really love her?" "Alas, only too dearly," said the soldier sadly." "Nevertheless, I must hold yon, to your promise. Here is the other half of the ring; can you produce its mate?" "Hrre it is," said Merville. "Then, 1 too, keep rtiy promise !" said the domino,- raising the mask, and showing to his astonished view the face of the Baroness Von Wal dorff. "Ah, it was the sympathy of true love that attracted me after all !" ex claimed the young soldier as he pressed her to his heart. She had seen and loved him for bis manly spirit, and character, and, hav ing found by inquiry that he was worthy of her love, she had tested him, and now gave to him her wealth, title and everyth;ng. They were married with gKat pomp, and accompanied tho arch euchess to Paris. Napoleon, to crown the happinese of his favorite,- made Colonel Eugene MervVile at once Gen eral of Division.-(S'eoow(j Centurr. The Gazette Job Printing Office Is complete in every respect, &tfd are prepared . to do all kinds of COMMf 8C1AL of Trintihg I At Reasonable Ratesi When in need of letter heaile, hill heads, envelope Statements, or in fact anything in the printing lina, ffivo us a call. Satisfaction guaranteed. Give xis a Call. ramphtels, circulars,-and general job, printing done on short notice both neatly and .cheaply. , postoftice department, the agricul tural bill and the military academy bill. Two of the appropriation bills have already passed the house, vizi The Indian, and the Consular ami Diplomatic Bills. . , i Although there is a good deal of unanimity among members of Con gress touching the reduction of letter postage. to two cents, there is a wide difference of opinion as to when it shoid go into effect. Some fayrf the f'st of July next, and many oth ers the 1st of January, 1884. Th item for reduced postage, wlriCh' is incorporated in the postoffice bill will be passed without doubt, thei only question being as to the beslj time to have it go into effect; . The democrats, it id believed, will interpose obstacles towards the pas sage of legislation having for its ob ject real civil service reforrOj for the; reason that the next house being Democratic they wish to postpono action so that they can shape legis lation to meet their ends, and hav tho spoils wherewith id reward their friends and punish their encrnies. In the Senate Thursday there was a dis cussion on the civil service reform, bill offered by Mr. Pendleton, of Ohio, at the last session. Mr. Pen dleton in his remarks . on the bill spoke earnestly in favor ot it, and it would seem that he (although a Democrat) is honestly striving for its passage this session. But thai majority of Democratic colleagues among them Senators Voorhees, of Indiana, and Brown, of Georgia, .pre fer to wait, as they say. "until they reform the offi- rally to post- B I ces. prtnc- beenj thej1 ke offices have WASF'NGTOIf LETTER. (Froir. o;(r regular correspondent) It is refreshing to see the vim and a'aoVcy with which Congress is ad dressing itself to business. The ses sion is only two weeks old, but al raady more legislative and committee work has beeh accomplished than is usually transacted before the holiday adjournment. This Congress is set ting an example, and making a pre cedent which the people and the press will no doubt hold up for tho emulation of future Congresses, and the opin'on is gaining that, after all has been said, Congress may not- be totally depraved. The Democrats in Congress held a caucus yesterday in which it was4 agreed to oppose .the admission of Dakota as a state, and .a conference committee relat've to the business of the session was appointed. The re publicans have as yet held no caucus, but there have been frequent infor mal discussions of the political situ ation by Republican leaders. There is an evident improvement in the Republican situation since the be ginning of the session, attributable to the President's message, action in the star route cases, and to the business-like action of Congress. - The house of Representatives is making rapid headway with the ap propriation bills. During the week f three .were reported,' viz: For the Kepiwiroan Tho nat again defeat' i s ana it maf bo Sore1 moreoiiKJtno side, to question, lyiore is an acci of more than 000,000 vobaH on tne sneives. runny on tl awaiting the grace of Spor( combustion. Mr. Spofford, thi dite librarian, has been clamorini a place to place his books, and-. small Ticreentago of "literary fello' sent to Congress have echoed uH Spofford's clamor. But there aret other congres!tmh' not affected With bibliophilism, -who would like to play the part of the monks in the Alex andrian library and burn the trash. Then there is a job in the business. A real estate ring wants to sell a sit- nation to liio government, while in truth the government has more situ ations in the district than it can sit on. The proper place for the library is on government ground in closu proximity to those other scientific, collections the Smithsonian Institute and tne National Museum. , Fine Vessels and a Good trade, , ., "One morning" says the Sunday Oregonian, "I was on the Pacific Mail dock, taking a look aft fhe new steamer San Jose. She is a trj- fte longer than the Columbia but not as large a carrier. The secon,a officer at the request of Capt. Joe. Cavarly,' showed -me over the ship, which ia one of the latest turned out by Roach On my expressing my belief that' while she was as good and ablebod ied a ship as I had ever seen, sha wis inferior to the Columbia in. her equipment, the officer answered: 'Yes, and you might have said that the Columbia, if you except the two Australian ship. Outside of the Syd ney trade, this company has no trade) as that of Oregon. For the sake of getting rid of the Stephens and two or three other old hulks, thoy sold a route that is to-day the best in America for its length. Its passen gers travel is at tho rate of eiarht dol hirs per day for cabin passage, while ours hardly averages five. The Sa-r vannah line is the best orit of New York and it doe3 not compare with, the Oregon line, either for passen- gcrs or freight, There fs a gi'eafj deal of outcomes to your state , sir? and.it is a pity our folks had not the patience to wait for it.' " A quantity of old newspapers' for ssJ?W this office,