'n * V m ijijm ti il K s. T H K L IN N C O U N T Y T E » C H E R H > 1 I N S T I I U T E — H IS T O R Y RE- I lU K K I )— « O L T C R O P P I N'GS U P Frank B. Stuart, Editor. flditor Polk County county D A L L A S , S A T U R D A Y . M A Y 29. SA N F R A N C IS C O A G E N C Y . THOS. BOYCE, Esq , is our o u lj authorized Business Agent in San Francisco. T m e s LinD boasts a Teachers’ Institute, among many o'her organizations ol a creditable character. Our The proceedings have been published in the papers. S U B L IM E IM P U D E N C E . Institute held a meeting in Albany, on May 4th instant. This Insti- tute went out of its way decidedly in Last week the Unionist favored the ‘ orJer to assail Catholics and Catholic establishment of a daily mail route on institutions o f learning. History is at this side the Willamette, but wanted fault if the charge that the people are Salem to be one of the chief points on not educated in "Roman Catholic coun the proposed line o f i-ervice, which, to tries” is true. say the Irast o f it, was ns great a piece Take Spain for instance, the most of ignorant presumption as had fallen CathoHc nation in the world, and, until under our notice for a Ion«; time. But she became wealth debauched, Eng this week, having found out, we pre- land was a mere sluggard by her side, same, that Salem is on the East side ot ^he outstripped England in arts, letters, the river, and that the proposed change and manufactures, nnd displayed a chiv- would make the Corvallis uffice the dis« al>7 and civilization which cast her tributing point for all mails coming completely in the shade. Slie was, up north from thence, the meddlesome to the 17th century, the most powerful wiseacre o f the Unionist promulgates and euterprising country in Europe. his fiat that the project is "impractica How was all this power, influence and that it "will be difficult to in magnificence achieved, if in "Catholic duce the Department to establish it;” countries” the people are not educated? that the Government cannot afford it, Both ignorance and bigotry are betrayed b le ;” as ‘ ‘ /Ac Administration is most rigidly by the wise men o f the Institute on the adhering to a strict retrenchment pot* Catholic question, and this being so Now we want to km>w what may not the Solons who manage the business the Unionist has to interfere concern lead our children into error on in our local affairs on this side o f the other subjects as well? W ho sent out ic y !” etc. W e don’t interfere to oppose the expedition that discovered America? any public improvements on tho East Catholics, and from a Catholic country. side, so it can claim no license ou that Was not Columbus laughed to scorn bv river. score. Truth is, that, like the fabled Protestant nations to whom he uufoldcd ‘ ‘ dog in the manger,” because Salem his plans and of whom he asked a pit will not be directly benefited by the tauce in aid of his projected undertak new route, the Unionist is determined A letter received from Mr. A. C. Schwatka, by the Oregonian, gives the B IU U T k V . COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER. H O R R IB L E T R A G E D Y ! mg to discover a Western Hemisphere? to prevent, if possible, any other coni' Catholic Spain alone could see feasibi'- Did it prove a munity from enjoying its advantages. ity ip the enterprise. Whether the measure is practicable or chimera? What says the Institute to Catholic not, or whether it wdl be difficult or otherwise to accomplish— is our ¿w.«- France? Is there no culture, civiliza- iness. Whether the Postofficc Depart tion or enlightenment in that country ? following particulars o f a horrible trag edy that occurred ut the residence o f Mr Theodore Burmester, six miles east o f Boise C ity : -t "O w ing to the excitement incident to such a case, many reports are in cir culation. and much speculation indulged in. Lwill give what I consider the most reliable account and await further developments. About 3 o’ cl* ck thi- afternoou. as Mrs. Burmester (wife o f Theodore Burme-ter, who is well known in the Willamette valley) was workiug in her bedroom, she was visited by a hired man (f»r the past two years in Mr. Buimester’s employ) and was the recipient o f insulting propositions from him, which were soon followed by re peated blows over tho head with a six shooter W renching herself from the ruffian’s grasp, she got possession of a shot gun nearby and snapped two caps. He commenced tiring upon In r then, discharging three loads, one of which took effect in the abdomen. He then passed into an adjoining room, set fire to the house, passed on out of the kitch en porch and shot himself twice Mrs. 1 Burmester managed to crawl out o f the hou>e just as another hired hand, who was at work in the field, arrived. The oldest child was out iu the field also, hut arrived at the house very nearly as soon as the hired bund, and with a pres, i nee of mind astonishing for one o f his age, (about 7 years,) went into the burning dwelling and hauled his little brother (a year or 18 months old) out in a child's carriage, where it fortunate ly lay. This occurred six miles below this city, on a ranch or f.*rm owned by- Mr. Burmester. Messengers were im mediately sent to town for medical aid. and a majority o f our physicians and surueons were soon upon the ground where the sad affair occurn d. Drs. D. W. Ballard and Wayner being the first to arrive, lound Mrs. Burmester still conscious but sinking rapidly. No hopes are entertained o f her recovery. The body o f this fiend incarnato was found where stood the kitchen porch, his head burned off, also his ley* and arms. IIis heart protruding from his body presents a loathsome sight, equaled only by the deed committed. ment can afford it or not, is*the I’ost- There is more brutal ignorance, more master Geueral s business — not the pauperism and more crime in Protest* Unionist's. I f the sheet referred to i an^ England than there is in all the would attend properly to its own tusi- Catholic countries combined. ness at home it would have no time to Holland is a Protestant State, and waste in dabbling with matters that we invite the attention of the members doesn’t concern it. When next you sit composing our Linn County Institute to at table, Master Unionist, put on your a comparison between her and Catholic / ‘ bib” and keep your fingers out o f Belgium, in point o f wealth, enlighten ment and true progress. Does she not other people's dishes. none seem so ready to wield the cudgel neither be fostered nor constitute any will compare favorably with the best iu portion o f the education o f the rising the State. Let every farmer iu the aud coming generations. Let us rather county who is able to attend be present seek light. V e r it a s . at the Court House next Saturday, at 2 o’clock p. M ,— sharp. W e learn that Mr. Underwood, our new Postal Agent, will make the tour T he canvass of Washington Territory o f the west side counties within the is progressing gloriously for the cause coming week for the purpose o f learn o f Democracy Accounts from all quar ing the best and most necessary route ters give assurance that Mr. Moore will for the proposed daily mail service be be elected by a large majority, in the tween Portland and Corvallis. We approaching election. Hon. Ben. Hay hope the citizens along the different den— our Ben.— has been dealing sledge hammer blows at the rotten car cass o f Radicalism in the counties along the Columbia. He returned home about a week ago to attend to some business; but as soon as that was arranged he re turned to the strife and is now doing good service, Walla Walla. probably in or about C leared O ct .— The stock traders from Cal It is a sterling N ot A ll G one .— Thero are just a very few of those stylish ami comfi rtab.e “ Alpine” hais and Summer suits still left at J. II Lewis’ store; but they are not likely to remain there long, so young gallants about town bad better govern themselves accordingly. G ood .— Our efficient Road Supervisor, Mr. C. J. Williams, has made a decided improve ment in th s end of Main street during the past week. Keep on, Mr. Williams ; we won’ t quarr. 1 if you make a good crossing in front uf our office. W ho K nows ?— Can’ t the gay and festive rect information in such matters ns youths aud muidens of this euterprising C. H. are necessary to an intelligent decision burg manage to get up a cotilliou party ou the evening of July 5th. We think it might be iu the premises. done without iLtub exertion. Try, and see. T he Chicago Evening Post declares F ire H orse .— Til. Glaze’s “ George” horse is that "the tariff now in force is the about as well-conditioned an animal as you cause of heavier taxation upon the far rarel; see. Til. taker pride in grooming him well, and bis well knowu ^ood qualities keep mers o f the country than all other tax. him tolerably busy. 1 9 * W e understand that some o f our plied by three— State, town, county and Democratic friends in towD are engaged income taxes together.” And yet you in getting up a club for the Washington musttqke these things as they come. Constitutional Union. are marketable, at very fair prices, and the de mand remains unabated. This ought to be a lesson to our furmers that there is more money to be made in that line than any other, and the demand is increasing yearly. routes will aid him by furnishing cor es they pay, though they were multi, People who want States "reconstructed” P rogressing .— The new edifice of the M. E. Chu-ch South is approaching completion. The walls are up and the roof is being laid on. When completed we will give its dimensions, •te. U nseasonable .— On Thursday list we ex Democratic paper, and is withal an ex and constitutions 4 reconstructed” must perienced quite a lively sh >wer of mixed hail cellent family journal. Price, $2 per expept *hat the same reCiinstructionists and rain. For Oregon, this is anything but natural. What can the clerk of the weather annum- will reconstruct ¿he tariff occasionally. be about ? A n n u a l M e e t in g .— The Annual A penalty of $2,200 a day is imposed n ELMBOLD S FLU ID EXTRACT BU CHI) is pleoiaDt in toste and odor, fre« SPECIAL COLLECTOR »F CLAIMS. frani all injurious proporti«, and immediate in its action. o n d s , p r o m is s o r y n o tes , book Accounts, and all other Claims made a specialty a.id promptly eollected.___________ B To Whom it Day Concern, — The Grant and Dent families, so far us discovered, have been taken catc of, and all real estate contributions re warded. the President is now finding E L M B O L D ’ S EXTRACT BUCHU offices for his biographers. Denting has gives he ilth and vigor to thè freme, aud got a Co'lectorship. bloom io the pallid cheek. Debility is accom H panied by -many alarming symptoms, and if no — It is he d up as a bit o f extraordi treatment is submitted tu, Consumption, insan nary generosity and even magnanimity ity or epeleptic fils ensue. that Mr. Grant should have appointed a young son o f the late Senator Douglas to an Assistant Secretaryship in the Ex ecutive Mansion; but one Douglas to a regiment of Dents is a good ha’ penny worth o f bread to uu intolerable deal of "sack.” — Prentice gives this advice to young men wishing success in life: “ Beiudus- trious, practice economy, sav your prayers, and contribute to a house and lot for Grant.” — Is Massachusetts, asks the Ohio Crisis, any relation o f Grant’s? This is the list query propounded, and for the reason that this State has two important Cabinet officers, is to have the most itn portant ministership, and ha«> already the chairmanship oi nearly all the ini portant committee* in both Houses of Congress. Therefore, we repeat, is Massachusetts any relatiou o f President Grant’s? — Old Papa Jesse R Grant, in his biography o f "llly ss ,” in the New York Ledger, said his wonderful sou, "when very small boy, was very fond o f money aud presents.’’ He hangs on to that trait as a man. — H«»w about the Consulship at Ter ra del Fu“ g » in exchange for a full- blooded St. Charles pup. now? How do post-offices rule to day? W hat is the, latest quotation for clerkships? These are the conventional cottnundrums ot the day on Pennsylvania avenue. — The Bangor bem ocm t says that Grant’s appointments are cxnected to increase rapidly, as they are all iu the family way. S trawberries are plentiful as the veriest gourmand could wish. Our meadows and hill sides are covered with them and our stomach Meeting o f the Christian Church will upon any one interested in government take plaoe at their camp ground near contracts who sits in the British House pretty well lined ditto. Dixie, oommencing on the Friday pre of Commons. This system might be M A R R IE D . c e d i n g third Lord’s Day in J nne. The tried with advantage on Congress. At th® house of Mr. J. W. Davis, May Zll'.h, indications are that there will be a very Several interesting articles are ina- by Hev. A. E. Sears, James A. Kibby to Miss )arge attendance. voidably crowded out of this issue. Sarah A. Davis, all of Folk county. g iv e n t h a t m y __________________—-------------------- W ■ - f A Good Book f o r Agent«? RESOURCES OP THE PACIFIC SLOPE! R . H. Bancroft A Co., E 1 NFEBLED AND DELTCATE CONSTI- | TU'ITONS of both sexes, use Helinbold’s Extract Buchu. It will give brisk and ener getic feeling, and enable you to sleep well. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. C.. B. S T I L E S ’ HEADQUARTERS! M ain s tre e t, O p p osite C o u rt H o u s e , Heir Store ! AKE NO MCRE UNPLEASANT OR unsafe remedies for unpleasant and dan gerous diseases Use llclmhold’s Extract Bu- chu aud Improved Rose Wash. T New Goods ! AM NOW PREPARE D TO OFFER A large a-sortment o f choice I PROVISIONS. GROCERIES, IFOODEN WARE, TOBACCO, FRUITS, CIGARS, YAN KE E NOTIONS Etc., Etc. , Also, a General Assortment o f Tin-ware, he glony of man is strength Therefore the nervous and debilitated sn-iuld immediately use Heimbold’s Extrhct Buchu. T T design to keep only tho CHOICEST and REST articles and sell them at a Small Profit For Cash. MY MOTTO.—-Ciuick sales aud small p rolits, G. B. STILES. DRUC STORE. N o rth w e st C o r n e r M ain a n d MUI S ts ., D A L L A S, OGN. M are regained by llclmbold’s Extract Bu- AVTNG PURCHASED the OLD STAND" formerly belonging to W. S. Robb, and wishing to lire and let live, I wil1 sell at lo ir rates, FOR CASH, everything in my line: etili. H Drnjfs, Patent Medicines, J. tV. SMITH, J. W. NESMITH, And all kinds of PURE LIQUORS, put up expressly for Medicinal use. tv. 0. WHITSON. s B. F. NICHOLS, T. M TIIOMP.-OX, S. K. JESSUP. J. B. RIGGS, Ju., And numerous other Citizens. II ATTERED CONSTITUTION RESTOR ED by lleltnbold’s Extract Buchu. P E R F U M E R IE S OF ALL K IN D S * A Do, Soda. Cream Tartar, Salemtns. S*igo, Let Everybody Be On Hand! B ir d Seed, Sheriff*’* Sale. Paints, Oils, Varnishes Brushes, Domestic Dt/es, , YJOTTCE i s HEREBY GIVEN. THAT BY l v virtue nf an Execution issued the 15th d ly of May, 1869, out o f the Circuit Court o f the State of Oregon for tho Con-ity o f P..lk, in fa vor of R. W. Hill and against the personal and real property o f A. A. Mil er. for the stun of $184. gold coin, and interest from dare o f said judgment, ami the further sum of $4(1 23, costs of suit aud uceruing costs, to me directed ; for want of personal property. I have levi;d upon the following described real estate, as the prop erty of A. A Miller: Lpt No. 8 in Block No. 3, south of Main street, and No. 3 east of Main street, in the town of But na Vi»ta; also all the right, title and shares owned by said A. A. Miller in tho Buena Vista Mill Company. And by virtue o f the execution aforesaid I will, on T h u rsd a y , J u n e 3->th 18(59, at the Court House door in Dallas. Polk county, between the hours of 10 o’clook a. ro. and 4 o’clock p. in., offer at public sale, to the big lest bidder, lor each, the aforesaid described property. J. W. SMITH, Sheriff o f Polk County, Oregon. Dallas, May 29th. A. D lS69.-4w Washing Poxrdersr ELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCHU AND impro -ed Rose Wash cure secret and del icate disorders, in h II their stages, at little ex pense, little or no change in diet, no inconven ience and no exp »sure. It is pleasant in t iste and odor, imm-di ite in its action and free from all injurious properties* H B . F . N I C H O L S , DruggisC h e w n itT t i AHD REDUCED PRICES AT THE OLD H EA D Q U AR TER SQ F HELMBOLD’S FLUID EXTRACT BUCHU Is a certain cure for diseases of tho W- C. BROWN & CO* BLADDER. KIDNEYS, GKAVEL, DROPSY, Brick Store, Main street, opposite tho Court Bonee, Dallas, Ogn. ORGANIC WEAKNESS, FEMALE D E B ILITY . N pursuance of an order made by the Countv Court of Polk county, Oregon, m ide April Term, a . p . 1869, the undersigned, Guardian of -Vary E. Lynch, minor heir of W W. Lvnch deceased, will, on T u esd a y, th e 8 th day o f J u n e, A. D. 1869, at the Court House door in Dallas, in said county, between the hours oi nine o’clock, A. M., and four o’clock, p m ., of said day, expose for public sale, for gold or silver coin, to the highest bidder, the one third iaterest of said ward, being her entire und un divided interest, of, in and to the following des cribed real estate, viz: Beginning 6'l5cbs North and 3.l8chs West of the South-east corner of section 16, T. 6 S., It. 6 IV, of the Willamette meridian, running thence North 4l.50chs. thence West 15.36chs, theiice South 78.87, thence Fast 5l.0l>cbs, thence North 37 37chs, thence West 35.64cbs, to the place of beginning, containing 228 29 100 acres, more or less. Also the undivided } of the following, viz: Being a part of the donation land claim of N. T. Kennedy in T. 6 4 7, S. of R. 6 A 7, W. of Willamette meridian; Beginning at the S. K. corner of Browu’s lot o f land on said claim, running tbeuce West 15.00ehs, tbenco South 8.00chs, thence East lo.OUchs thence Noith S.OOchs, to the place of beginning, „on- taiuiug 12 acres, more or less. All of said premises being situated in said county and State. Sale to commence at one o'clock, p. ii., of said day. T. J. DICKEY, Guardian. April 12tb, I860. j W4 1 H E W K T Y L E sr COMPLAINTS. GENERAL I And everything else that is kept in a F IR S T CLASS DRUG STORE. H E W GOODS! Guardian's Sale. E W And all the diseases of the HAVE JUST RECEIVED THE Largest and most Complete stock o f GENERAL MERCHANDISE U RIN ARY ORGANS, Whether existing in MALE OR FEMALE, From whatever cause originating, and no matter of HOW LONG STANDING. Diseases o f these organs require the use o f a diuretic. If no treatment is submitted to. Con sumption or insanity may ensue. Our flesb and blood are supported from these sources,- and the HEALTH AND HAPPINESS, and that of Posterity, depend upon prompt use of a reliable remedy. HELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCHU, Established upwards o f 18 years, prepared by H. T. HELMBOLD. Ever brought into Polk co e n tj, ineluding Spring and Summer goods of the Latest Styles, which we are determined to sell as Cheap, or Cheaper than those of less inducement. We have a very fine assortment o f L A D IE S ’ T R IM M E D HATS! To whb-h we invite the attention o f the Ladies. Also, to our full stock o f DRESS GOODS,oon». sisting of Silks, Irish and French Poplin«,. French Merinos, all-wool Empress and half and all wool Delaines; and especially to our com plete assortment o f Brass Buttons, Fringes, Gimps and Velvets o f all colors, our Gingham«,, Lawns, Cambrics, Swisses, etc., etc., in great variety. We call the attention o f GENTS and HEADS OF FAM ILIES to our fine assortment of CLOTHING and H AR D W A R E , Druggist, No. 594 Broadway New York, No. 104 South Tenth st., Philadelphia, Penn. GROCERIES and CROCKERY. AH ot which we w il! exchange for Wool. Wheat. Bacon, Butter, JEgga, Flaxseed or washed Cotton Rags. Call and see ns. You will always find ns happy to see you, happier when we show you eur goods, and happiest when we sell to you. W C. B R O W N 4 CO. Dallas, Polk county, April 30, 1869. ATS, GENTLEMEN’S AND L A D IE S’ in endless variety, at J- H. LEW IS’S. UEENSWAKE IN ABUNDANCE, At J. il. LEW IS’S. hereby Published by IN POLK COUNTY. T. G. RICHMOND, N is Wife, Catharine Bdrry, having absented herself without just cause or provocation from my bed and board, I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her. __ JOHN H. BERRY. Dallas, May 14, 1869,-4w A Statistical and Descriptive Summary of the Mines and Minerals. Climate. Topography, Ag riculture. 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Grant is in favor o f the Cu bans because they are foreign relations. matter whence it originates, nor to what of the county are involved, and if prop< in this direction as Protestant religion- ifornia have succeeded in clearing this county er steps are taken a county fair can be ists! Bigotry and intolerance should pretty thoroughly o f stock of all kiuds that gotten up this Fall, in this county, that ■—Grant’s "reticence” is discovered to mean that things generally must be "kept in the family.” DAVIDSON, Office, Ho. 64. «^joining Telegraph Offioo, Front ot„ Portland, Ogn. > For the purpose of organizing a liAV A ccident .— A son r f Mr. Jno. Nichols, A deep seated about 14 years old, living a few miles out of cultural Society in Polk county This end it is propagated town, was thrown from a horso on Thursday energetic promptness is highly credita prejudice against the religious tenets o f last, breaking both hones of his left fore-aim. ble, and is a good augury for the suc the Catholic Church, not unntixed with Dr. Jessup set the fractured limb and we are cess o f the undertaking. Let no man envy, prompts most o f the assaults glad to be ablo to state the young man is doing as well as could be expected under the circum say he is not interested in this move against the people of that faith ; and stances. The interests of every citizen — Prentice say* there are scores of political rings o f ail characters, but the biggest rinii yet heard o f is Grant’s tautily circle. T M ore N ew G oods .— Mr. G. B.Stile* has re F a i r l y S t a r t e d . — By reference to parative statistics ? ceived another large invoice o f assorted groce Mr. Editor, 1 am not a Catholic nor ries since our last, to which he invites the at the first column o f advertisements on this page it will be seen that a call is the son o f a Catholic, but my notion o f tention of the public. He also proposes to keep this market well supplied with fresh and dried published, signed by a large number of things is, to "let justice be done though tropical fruits during the .summer season—or our prominent citizens, for a public the heavens fall.” Error, gross and anges, lemons, figs, etc.—some of which he has meeting, next Saturday, to take steps uoiuitiyated,'ought to be rebuked, no now on hand. Call and see him. ment. W IL L IA M AT T iie profession o f an editor is one o f N E W A D V E llT J S E M E .X T S . responsibility and honor, when honora bly fi led. To the editors o f our polit ical papers do our political parties look IMPORTAMT NOTICE 1 for mental food. Yet if the person who by accident or otherwise, is in cliarg- o f c o n c e r n s i ;v i ;i c v o y i :. a political organ, is an imbecile or a po here will me held at D allas , litical quack, the party sustaining *uoh Polk county, Oregon, cn Saturday, June organ is truly unfortunate. — Courier. 5ih, at 2 o’clock p. in , in the Court House, Poor Yamhilliaus ! How we do pity A Public Meeting, you! cut a sorry figure on the face o f com- towards organizing a Stock and Agri. H A N D - GH EN A D E S TH R O W N T H E “ W H IT E ItCURE.” Price. # 1 25 per bottle, or six bottles for «6 50, delivered to any address. SOLD 1 BY a it e r s . G — do You w an $ 1 some F'iue Cloth Gaiters? if so. supply year- selves at J. H. L E A lS ’ts. DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE 5-ly ) ALL AND SEE THOSE FINE LADIES’ H *u at J- H, LEWIE’S. ¡ j A . j y h á : i.* * - •"4"L L d ij rit if W if(jjjif