The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-02-29
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CORRESPONDENCE AND DELINoUENTs.-We
have a few words to say to all who write for
the press. We are glad to have good cores
pondents. They serve to impart life and vi.
vacity to the Democrat, by giving facts, local
and otherwise, in their immediate vicinity.
But they must obey certain rules and keep
within certain prescribed limits. We re-
Gently had q communication, very we'll writ
ten, sent to us in pencil mark. We want
its author to favor us occasionally with his
lucubrations but for our sake, and more es-
pecially that of the compositors, we hope he
will use good black ink hereafter. Aud what
We say to this correspondent W esay to others.
Again: Be as concise as possible. Study
10 give a large amount of meat and but little
hull. In this respect your communications
ought to resemble the pecan nut-sweet,
concentrated, and nutritious. As the Dem
Ocrat is not as large as a blanket, its writer's
should dilute as little as possible. OF course
there may be occasions when a different rule
viii be ~right-there are exceptions to all
EuIes-but ordinarily this one must be ad-
hered to. 1t is also desirable that cores
pondents write only on one side of the sheet,
leaving the other side blank.
For some weeks past, as our readers we'll
know, we have been short of paper, owing
to the ice. embargo that has only been re-
Gently removed. For the paper on which
this number of the Democrat is printed we
are indebted to the editor of the Journal; but
from a letter from Messrs. Allen & Lewis,
of Portland, we learn that n good supply of
paper, for US, was there awaiting cur order,
on the the 22d. instant. We do not antici.
pate any more hindrances, from this cause,
in the future and as the campaign is now
fairly open we intend to pitch in, and
deal sturdy blows to the traditional and her
idltary enemies of Democracy, from this
time onward until the campaign shall have
closed. But, in order to do this we must he
backed up by our friends in every legitimate
manner. They should see tot that they pay
MP promptly. If you subscribe for the
Democrat. pay for it down, if possible. If
you want time and it is granted, be sure to
pay 0k Iuc ca as VA o0A AOA-aSN ~
not make US wait month after month, un-
der the impression that three dollars do not
amount to much, and that hence we will be
but little affected by your dilatOriuess. We
eoncede that g are but a triie but sew
veral hundred three dollars make a snug pile.
When we trust a subscriber, we do 50 because
we believe him to be honorable aud honest
There are men on our list-men standing high
in eommunity-men a%bandantly able To COM
mand their hundreds and thousands-who
have been taking the Democrat for the last
twenty months, and yet have not paid a cent
for it. These men are not dishOnest-they
wish US good speed-but they are criminaliy
careless. Ifthey do not turn over a new leaf
soon their names will be stricken from our
list and our accounts against them placed in
some proper PERSONS hands for collection.
"a word to the wise Is sufficient"
y ALBANY FERRT.-We understand that
Ashhy Pearce, proprietor of the Lower Fer
n, recently bought the Upper Ferry,-giv-
ing s, 5000 that now he has complete
control of both ferrys. This arrangement
will somewhat affect the public, as the rates
OF ferriage will be considerably raised 81
not higher, however, than is usual on the
Willamette. For some months past the rales
of ferriage have been ridiculousiy low, ow-
ing to the opposition between tue two ferrys.
Our friend Pierce will now make money.
Az OLD DE4ocRAT-Last Thursday we
had a call from Daniel BringIe, Esq, an old
resident Of Linn county. Although sixty
FIVE years of age, he is still hale and yigor-
GUS in proof of which he not long ago
walked from Sweet Home Valley to a friends
four miles south of Lebanon. He is so full
Of democratic principles that, when struck,
his back rings out "Demoeracy." We trust
he may live to see a Democratic President
again inaugurated, and the foul dominant
party driven from power.
HoS. PAUL CLovER,-We understand from
. gentleman living near Hon. Paul Clover
that a few days ago he was taken down very
sick; and that Mrs. Clover also is quite low.
It is not probable that Mr.. Glover will be
present the next session of the County Com
missioners' Court. We hope he may speed,
lily recover, as he is not only a very estima-
BILE citizen and neighbor, but he is one of the
sOundest and most judicious public servants
this county ever had.
RUNAwAY.-A dray-horse belonging to
Mr. Blake, of this city, made a very decid-
ed attempt to runaway last Monday morn
ing; but the dray was too heavily loaded for
him to make much Roadway; and he was
caught and secured before accomplishing
much damage.
Ia Matthew Fountain, an old resident of
Linn county living near Harrisburg, was re.
Gently kickneed by a horse over the left eye,
and gerry severely injured. Fears were en-
6eftained at one time tat the eye would go
out, but appearances nov indicate that he
will recover.
The FAIR.-The Fair given on the 2lst IN.
slant by the friends of the NJ. E. Church of
ibis place, was well attended, and the results
were better than most anticipated, the net
proceeds being $I42, 81.