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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-03-28
G SUFFRAGE.

VIZ know some Radicals who, while
they rather favor giving the negro of
the South the ballot, are not in favor
of cnfranchising the negro in the
northen States. Werask all such TO
read the following telegraphic dis
patch, which came to Albany one day
this week:
In the House, Bromall moved to reconsider the
vote referring the bin to guarantee to the several
States Of the Union a republican form Of gov
eminent, TO the Judiciary Committed. Carried.
The preamble r~ecites that the form of govern
ment in several of the States is not republican.
because by their constitutions and laws in such
States, political rights are made to depend on
parentage or race j; and whereas, it is the duty Of
the United States to guarantee to every State a
republican form Of government; therefore be it
enacted, that all provisions and enactments In
State constitutions orlaws which make distinctions
in political or civil rights among the citizens ON
account of parentage, race, or color, or deny such
I rights TO any citizen, arc hereby declared void
and Of no effect.
Sec. 2. If any person shall prevent any quail
fed citizen of the United States from exercising
the right Of suffrage at any election in such State,
under pretence that such citizen is disqualified by
the constitution or laws of such State on account
of parentage, race or color, he shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeaBor and subject to a fine of
$1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding FIVE years
or both, at the discretion Of the courts.
Il long political discussion ensued. Stevens, of
Pennsylvania addressed the House in favor of the
bill. After speaking a few minutes he had the
remainder of his speech read by the Clerk, Stew
ems closed by Offering a substitute providing that
every male citizen of lawful age, born in the Uni
ted States, or who has declared his intention TO
become naturalized, shall be entitled to vote upon
the national questions, in any State, and no dis
tinction shall be made between citizens, except
for treason, felony, or other infamous crimes
After further discussion, Broomall withdrew his
motion, and the bill and pending amendments
remain with the Judiciary Committee.
This bill has not yet become a law,
but we have no doubt it, or one SINH.
lar, will be adodted. It is only carry.
ing out the doctrine of the fourteenth
Amendment to the Constitution, which
the Radicals claim, has been adopted
by the requisite two-thifds majority
This bill gives, not only negroes tht
right to vote, but Cinnamon, Indians
Kanakas, Greasers, and the rag-tas
and bob-tall of all creation the RICH.
to deposit their ballots alongside o
the best white American freeman il
the land. We ask conservative men
everywhere, to ponder well on thcs'
fhinnc
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To the Raptists OF Oregon.

Pursuant 30 a call on the Baptists Of Oregon 10
convene at Brownsville on the 26th DeceMbers
1857, a few met (many being prevented by high
waterl, and organized temporarily by eiectlpg Nj.
der R. G. Hill, Chairman, and Dr.. Stone, SeoaetAry.
1t was ordered that the original call be eoatinnedl
only changing the time of meeting to tbs fzsk
Thursday in July, 1868, and that the Chairman
and Secretary publish the same 1
BELOVED BRETHREN The signs OF the times
clearly Indicate that the time to favor Zion is come.
The blessings Of our Heavenly Father are abund-
antlv bestowed on the feeble labors Of his witnsss-
Is. The Pillar of Cloud is moving, and within
the last few months the energies of the Holy Spir-
It have graciously attended the labors of ministers
of the most humble pretensions. And we believe
that in the hounds of the Central Association one
hundred and fifty hopeful converts have been add
ed to our CHURCHES by experience and baptism.-
Under these favorable circumstances and auspices
we should at an early date organize q 9eneral ls-
ISOLATION for the purpose of concentrating our ens
ergies in the advancement of the Redseners..
Kingdom, purely on Gospel prineiples. AEd We,
therefore, earnestly, cordially and fraternsliy SOC
licit all orderly Baptist Minister'S and Churches.
who know themselves to be in fellowship with un.
to meet in Convention and cooperate with us In
the enterprise. Brethran Of. sister Associations
will you meet usf
The Convention win he held with the Pleasant
Butte Church, at Brownsville, Linn county, COM
mencinr on the first, Thursday IN July 1888, at !
O'clock P. n. h HlAL1 Ghsmps
EsB. srovE, Secretary.
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Albany Precinct Democratic Con.
VemtiOn.

In pursuance of the action Of the Democratic
Central Committee Of Linn county, the Democrats
of Albany Precinct met at the Court House, on 18th
of March, 1868, for the purpose of e%lecting nine
delegates to the County Convention, to be held at
Albany, on Saturday. the 2sth inst, and for the
further purpose of nominating Precinct officers.
The house was called to order by N. H. Cranor,
ESQ, and, on motion, R. A. Mcfarland was elect
cd Chairman, A. N. Arnold, Secretary, and NJ. V.
Brown, Assistant Secretary.
On motion, the Convention proceeded to elect
nine delegates to the County Convention, which
resulted in the selection of the following named
gentlemen as such delegates, viz r. A.. McFar-
land. G. T.. Vininy. e. E. Mcclure, John Long,
olney Fry, jr., G.. II. Hughes, Ed. Trites. VIM.
Wood and John Crawford.
On motion, r.. A. Mcfarland and A. N. Arnold
were unanimously nominated, by reclamation, as
candidates for Justices of the Peace also, ON mo-
ton. w. j. Smith and John Brandenberg were
unanimously nominated, by reclamation, for Con
stables.
On motion the meeting adjourned, siae die.
4. A. MCFARLAND, Chm.
\. y L. 4 Bss%s, Secretaries.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-03-28
REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS.
JOSEPH S. SMITH,
THE COUNTY CONVENTION.
OF MARION COUNTY

To-day the Democracy of Linn
county meet in Convention. There is
no lack of candidates to fill the vari-
Gus offices, and if a good ticket be not
selected it will not be because of a
scarcity of good material from which
to choose. Let all be actuated by a
spirit of concession and harmony. 1t
is a Democratic doctrine that a ma
jority govern. It is no less true, how
ever, that a majority should, to some
extent, consult the wishes of a minor
ity; because it sometimes happens
that a minority is more nearly right
than those constituting a majority
Let the Convention act coolly, calmly,
deliberately and wisely, and the tick
ct which they shall present to the
people will be elected by Four Hun
dred majority.
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The Democratic Ticket.

~
We refer the reader, for full particulars,
to the official account of the proceedings of
the Democratic State Convention held last
week in Portland. Joseph S. Smith was
nominated for Congress by a-ccIamation. No
one could have been selected by the Conven-
ton who will give more general satisfaction
than Mr.. Smith. He is an old resident of
Oregon-haying come here when a youth,
and when most of Oregon was a Wild viii
derness. He IS a very sound, practical and
talented man and a most excellent debater.
His private character is unsulIied-it is un
impeached and unimpeachable. Ever rabid
radicals admit this. The editor Of the Salem
Record says that Mr.. Smith combines pu-
rity of character with strength Of mind and
conservative views" He says Mr.. S. is
dangerous" on, account of his ability and
moral worth. He says he is an able can.
Tasser; and if he has done great things work.
ing for others, what may we not expect him
to accomplish when himself a candidate p
Wedo not propose to undervalue or disparage
Mr.. Smith. He is well and favorably knowr
in many respects"
s.; F. Chadwick, of Douglas county, Johr
Burnett, of Benton county, and James sIa
ter of Union county, were nominated, by tn,
Convention, for Presidential Electors. w,
do not have the pleasure. of a personal &C,
~quaintance with either of these gentlemen
but we learn from reliable sources that the,
ares all good men, and will worthily bear
aloftt the Democratic banner during the pend
ing campaign.
With all Of the gentlemen, except Las
well put in nomination for prosecuting at
tOrneyin the FIVE judicial districts Of til,
State, We have more or less personal &C
Aq%uaintanee and our opinion is, that if cleo
Ted, they will discharge the duties pertain
ing to their positions, in a manner that vii
bealikec reditable to themselves and the part,
whom they represent.
DlMocRArs! Your Standard bearers ar
now before you. They are all good and trn
&&
men. Let US now go to work for them i
true1earnest. Let our efforts in their be
half be unceasing; and we are confident i
the belief that victory will perch triumph
antly nponou banners and that Emanci
patton, Gold for the Bondholders and Rag
fOrthe people, a high Protective Tariff, Re
construction. he Niger Bureau, Nigge
Suhragean Niger Equality will be be com
pletely overthrow il Oregon.
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ceeded to business by ratifying the nomina-
tions reported by the District delegations
First judicial District-W. g. TVault
was nominated for District Attorney.
Second District-L. +. Mosher was nomi.
nated for Circuit Judge and X. L. Strathan
for District Attorney.
Third District-C. q, Curl for District
Attorney.
Fourth:District-Circul Judge, w. j.
Trimble District Attorney, j. II. Reed.
Fifth District-W. u. Laswell, District
Attorney II. X. Cher receiving AZ votes
and Mr.. Laswell sc.
Mr.. Brown, Of Multnonah, called the ut.
%tention Of and suggested 10 the Convention
the propriety Of the publication and c%ircula.
ton OF n campaign Democratic paper, and
thereupon the delegates from the several
counties subscribed rs follows towards that
object Marion, 1000 Multnomab, 500 ;
Linn, 800 Benton, 500 Baker, 100 Clack.
amas, 200 Umatilla, 200 Jackson, 500 ;
Polk, 800 Wasco, 400; Clatsop, so Tilla.
nook, so; Columbia, SO; Coos, %; Curry,
IS Union, $50 Lane, 500 Grant, 200
Josephine, 100 Washington, $50; Douglas,
500.
A communication was received and read
from Drs. Hawthorne and Loryea, inviting
the members and officers Of the Convention
to visit their place in East Portland, which
was accepted.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Burnett,
returning thanks to the o. S. n. Company
and p. 4. Company, for the kindness and
liberality extended to the members Of the
Convention, which was read and adopted.
A vote Of thanks was rendered TO the off
GERS of the Convention also, II vote o.
thanks to tho city Of Portland, for the kind
ness extended 10 the members Of the Con
y%ention.
Albany was selected as the place where
the next Democratic State Convention ahoult
be held, whereupon tho Convention nd
journcd, sine die.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-03-28

FATHER AND

A gentleman of Portland, we'll adj
vanced in years, but still protesting a
warm admiration for the fair sex, and
by no means averse to a quiet amour,
procured a 'sequestered" top buggy
and went in quest Of crinoline. His
attention was particularly attracted to
a fair and stylish form, promenading
on a somewhat secluded street. There
wa a display of a handkerchief from
the vehicle, and a response from the
fair figure. The evening was dusky,
and the conditions favorable. The old
boy drove hastily past the unknown
woman, saying, as he went, "Will you
ride ?" She signified assent, and in a
moment later, the buggy was pulled
under the shadow of a friendly tree,
and the young lady bounced into the
carriage.
Weshould like to stop the story here
1t isn't so bad so far as it goes at this
point. But stern duty compelIs us tc
tell the whole. No sooner was the la
dy comfortably ensconced in the car
riage than the grey old rat discovered
that his companion was his daughter
The surprise was mutual, though botl
protested of ours that they knew
who it was all the time. 1t is saiG
that the old gent is not SO much OF
the pickup as he was, and that thu
young lady looks before she leaps-in
to stranoe carriages.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-03-28

The Atlantic cable was landed July
81, 1865, and opened to the public the
next day at a tariff of one hundred
dollars in gold for a message of one
hundred words. On the first day of
November, 1857, the tariff was re-
duced one-half or fifty dollars for a
message, or one hundred dollars IL in
code or cipher. On the first day of
December 1867, the tariff was reduced
to twenty-five dollars for a message of
ten words, whether in plain English
or in code or cipher, and five words
for address, date and signature free;
and for the press one-half the above
rates for political or generel news, in
plain English. Yet at these greatly
reduced rates the number of messages
has so much increased that the amount
of cash received daily is far greater
than ever before.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-03-28

The Court House was crowded last
Monday evening with citizens of Al.
bany aud vicinity, to hear Judge
Strong of Portland. A fair proper
ton were ladies who had come out to
grace the occasion with their presence.
Judge S. spoke for more than an hour,
and was listened to with close atten-
ton throughout his entire discourse.
We have not room to give a full sym
opsis of his speech, and if we had we
would not attempt it for fear of do
ing him injustice. But there was
one point we cannot pass over in 81
lence. 1t is urged by Radical lead
ers everywhere, that it was necessary
to pass the existing Reconstruction
laws, in order to protect the negro in
the enjoyment of his rights rs a freed
man; and that without these laws
the whites of the South would abuse,
maltreat and re-enslavc the negro
Judge Strong eontended that this ar
gument was unSound, on many ac-
counts. All men, particularly of the
AngloSaxon race, work for their in
tercsts in business matters. Now,
what are the facts in the case? Slav-
cry is abolished. That is q fact that
no Southern man disputes. 1t is one OF
the results of the war, and every
Southern la accepts it rs SUCH
The whites of the South are n civil.
lied, Christian people; aud being so,
and recognizing the institution OF
slavery as being abolished, selfinter
est alone would prompt them to treat
the negro justly and in a kind, humane
manner. Accordingly we find that
in Kentucky and Maryland-States
under the control and domination OF
"rebels"-StatcS that determine the
condition and status of the negro
without any interference from Con
gress-there is no trouble whatever
relative to the negro. Even rabid alb
olitionists do not complain that he i.
in the least abused or maltreated.
Passing from this to negro equality.
Judge S. maintained that it is the in
tention of the leaders of the Radical
party to force negro suffrage and ne
gro equality on every State in the Tn
ion. Wherever they have had tho
power they have enfranchised the ne
gro. Negroes a now vote in tho
District of Columbia /; they a vote
and have voted in Washington Terri
tory; they can vote in every Terrific
~ in the Union; and the Territory o
Colorado was not permitted to come
in as a State because her Constitution
did not allow the negroes to vote along
side of white voters. The intention o
the Radical leaders on this subject i:
as plain as the MONDAY sun, and NJ
one who will look, need be mistaken
The speech of Judge Strong wa.
calm, able, argumentative and dignifi
ed, and was heartily endorsed, so IA
as we know, by every Democrat whc
heard it. We hope he will be pressed
frequently into the service during the
pending campaign.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-03-28
THE SALEM

In the last number of this paper its
editor announces that he takes 'leaye
of Salem journalism" After having
given Salem a fair trial he has found
that it will not sustain him; and he
goes to Dallas, Polk county, where he
will soon issue the Signal.
We hope he will be well supported
in his new field of labor.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-03-28
SPECIAL !

ATOTIoE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO Ia
N persons knowing themselves indebted 20 inc
undersigned. eitherby note or book account, 20
settle the same in cash or merchandising produce
at the market value, by the 10th day OF Decem per,
1867, as If is absolutely necessary that we coliecs
nv nramntIv attending to the above requirements,
you will confer q favor upon
w. ". PARRISH 4 co.
Albany, Oct. 90, 9S67-v3n12tf
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OF THE DEMO
CRATIC STATE CONVENTION.
[Continued 6rom Fourh Paae.l

Whcreupon Mr.. Humasof offered the fol-
lowing resolution, and moved its adoption s
Resotred, That the committee on resolutiune be
discharged, and that n new committee Of FIVE be
appointed, With instructions tc consider the res0lu-
tions Of tho majority and minority reports, and
report u platform Of resolutions tomorrow ut 10
o'clock.
The motion FOR the adoption Of the resolu.
ton was carried by ayes, II, nays, GS. So
the reports were referred to Il committee Of
five, consisting Of Messrs. Hughes, Whitea.
ker, Miller Of Marion, Hawthorne and Hum.
asoh,
The Convention then adjourned until nine
O'Clock a ~. tomorrow.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-03-28
/ ". D0oLITTLE. Recorder

VINO CAs VorE.-Mainc-Evcry
male citizen.
New Iiampshire-Evcry male in
habitant.
Vcrmont-Eycry man.
MISUNDERSTANDING male citizen.
Rhode Island-Every male citizen.
Connecticut, Indiana, Illinois, Mis-
souri,, Iowa, New Jersey, Ohio, Cali
f%ornia, Oregon, Nevada, West Vir-
GINA aud Colorado - Every white
male citizen.
New York-Eyery male citizen, but
colored men are required to own $3.50
taxable property.
Pennsylvania-Every white free
man.
Wisconsin-Evcry male person.
Minnesota-Every male person.
Kansas-Evcry white male adult.
DeTawarc-Eycry free white male
citizen.
Maryland-Evcry free white male
citizen.
Tenncssce-Every free white man
formerly, but now negroes vote.
In those States which were engaged
in rebellion, and which are governed
by the reconstruction laws, negroes
are allowed to vote and hold Office.
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THE REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM,
a noSGnEL GOVERNMENT,

John to the Pacific, is a unit for Universal Liber-
" aud IMPARTIAL SUFFRAGE. regardless o
CASTE, RACE OR COLOR. Those who are hos
tile to this principle viii 90 to their own place as
Judas did."-Neto York Tribune.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-03-28

THURSDAY EvExtso, March &c. 1868.
Council met. Roll called. Present: J. Nor.
cross. Mayor Councilman Allen Parker, Vining,
carter aud briggs.
Minutes Of previous meeting read and approved.
Marshal Price returned The delinquent tax list
with bis report thereon. stating that there was yet
due the city. for taxes for the year 1867, the amt
Of SlT. On motion. the report was received.
On motion. IL was ordered that the Marshal he
allowed four per cent. for collecting city tsxcs. and
hye per cent. extra for delinquent taxes for this
year.
Abbott 4 Brown presented a bin for printing
for one quarter ending March 81, 1865. Tor SIS,
which was allowed.
Long i Patterson presented n bill for cross
walk nj MaFkham's warehouse, SIS. which was al.
lowed.
4 petition was presented for a sidewalk on the
sasi eide Of Lyon street. from the south side 81
Second d Algbonsg's corner. which WIS granted
and ordered IL buiil by the 6rst Of Mas neat.
4 petition was presented for q sidewalk from ths
southeast corner II Block M. l0f 20 the northeast
corner If Block No. IU6. in Iiacklesnan's addition
10 the city af Albany. which Was granted and or
dered 20 be bulls by the fret Of June next.
On motion adjourned.
~ HQoT TTrT = pasm~aax
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-03-28
The OFFICE OF GENERAL.-We re-
produce the Act of Congress creating
the Office and authorizing the Presi-
dent TO appoint q General:

Be 1t enacted, de-, That the grade of General be
revived that the President be authorized to APP
point, with the advice and consent of the Senate,
q general of the army to be selected from among
those officers most distinguished for courage. skill
and ability aoho being Commissioned as General,
may be authorised, UNDER THE DIRECTION AND DUR
ING THE PLEASURE or THE PREsIDENT, to command
the armies cfde United States.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-03-28

REMEMBER The bondholder may
possess a million of dollars in bonds,
but they are not taxed. The poor
mans house, however, is lakeland
if the taxes be not paid at the right
time the house will be sold at tax
sale over his head. The money OBJ
tanned from that sale finally finds It's
way into the bondholder's pocket in
the shape of interest on his coupons |!
REMEMBER 1.-THE best govern
ment in the world" means one where
all the legislation is in the interest of
niggers and bondholdcrs, and where
poor white men pay tribute to yankee
nabobs.