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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-02-12
President johnson TO tho Members OF che
Cabinet.
Tes,imow, OF Secretary WelIes.

WASHINGTON. Feb 8, 1888,
siR--Yoar note OF .shis date was handed TO me thIs
evening. Ny recollection OF the conversation Of tho
Cabinet meeting TusAday, the 14th OF January cor
responds win your satent OF It To- the letter OF tbs
31st utimo III the published correspondence Iha
three points specified IN that letter giving recollec
ton Of the conversation Arc correctly etated. Very re-
specially, GIDEON WELI.ES.
To tho PREsIpEyr.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-02-12
President Johnson's' Final Letter to
General Grant.
The Testimony Of the Memb
of the Cabinet.
Another Letter from General Grant
10 the President.
The Charge OF InsubOriliaa-
ton Repusliated.

WARRINGTON. Feb H. 1863
The President this afternoon sent tho following letters
TO the House OF Representatives in accordance with tho
resolution adopted yesterday -
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-08-03

nASNER BROS. & co. OPENED BUSl-
Is ness In Virginia City May ist, 1858, for the
pnrpose of selling Clothing, Gents Furnishing
Goods, Boots, Hats, ETC., at prices 10 SUIT them-
selves, without regard to the ideas Of any one
else. This determination OF ours NOT sattins .ne
celebrated Clothing Combination OF this city,
they tried to induce US to join in their compact,
which we would by no means agree TO do, and
this refusal by US to accede 10 their proposals
brought on the famous clothing war, from
which Banner Bros. s Co. came out victorious.
war not easily TO be forgotten by the people OF
Nevada, who 80 largely prohted by 1t.
Finding all their efforts to run US out OF town
and break Us up quite useless, they resorted 70
baser means to attain their ends. They nad an
agreement drawn up which they wanted the san
Francisco merchants to sign, by the terms OF
which they (the san Francisco merchants) were
TO pledge themselves to sell US no Soods-hot
even for cash-and threatened the san Francisco
merchants lin case OF their non-comphancew Win
the terms submitted to them) with the with
drawal OF the patronage OF their comolnauon.
Here again they were doomed to disappointment;
but not satisfied with all the dirty work they mad
attempted, they resorted 10 tricks sun arreT, N
DOLLARS, and finally TWO THOUSAND DOL
LARS, II he would give them lease OF the
premises occupied by Us, but that gentleman re-
fused to comply with their wishes and act as
their tool to effect ruin, and they faied again
in their effort 10 drive us out OF the city, that
they might have things their own way, as oil
yorc. ,,,.-,.,
mating public We are willing TO let the people
iud-c whether acts like those named above are
10 bc tolerated in free country like this OF ours
However, the public can rest assured that we
viii not be driven away against our wishes. Id
stock OF CLOTHING. FURNISHING GOODS,
HATS, BOOTS. and everything else, AT STILL
I ivsetf ~ BANNER BROS. & co.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-08-03

booked through to any ofthe abo'
named points.
WIN. Z. HALE,
an, Agent.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-10-24
SLEEP.

There is no fact more clearly establish.
cd by physiology than this, that the brain
expands IFS energies and itself during the
hours Of wakefulness, aud these are re-
eupcrated during sleep; if the rccupera.
ton docs not equal the expenditure, the
brain withcrs--tbis is insanity. Thus it
is, that in early English history, persons
who were condemned to death. by being
prevented from sleeping always died raw.
Ing maniacs thus it is, also, that those
who arc starved to death become insane ;
the brain is not nourishcd, aud they can.
not sleep. The practical differences arc
these
!. Those who do most brain work.
those who think most, require most sleep.
z. That time saved from necessary
sleep is inialiibly destructive to raiGd
body aud estate.
3. Give yourself, your children, your
scrvants-giye ali that arc under you
the fullest amount Of sleep they will take.
compelling them 10 retire at some regular
hour, and 10 rise the moment they wake ;
and within a fortnight, nature, with al.
most tho regularity # the sun, will un.
loosc the bands Of sleep the moment
enough rcposc has been secured for the
wants Of the system. This is the only
safe and sufficient rule and as TO the
question how much sleep one requires,
each must be a rule TO himself. Nature
will never fail to write it out 10 the Oh
server under the regulations Just gi1cn.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-10-24
LsTnLL AMormEn AccEssIoN.

Cuy and Comfy is the name Of an
ably conducted paper published at Nyaek,
New York. II has heretofore been in
dependent in politics, but few weeks
ago it run up the Seymour and Blair
banner In taking this step, the editor
states that IN 1860 lie was supporter OF
the Repnblicau party, aud voted for Lin
coin. But, he added:
"Thc emergencies which exist in our
National and State affairs, brought about
mainly, as We firmly believe. through The
ncoupeteacy, and, IN some instances, the
dishonesty Of thosc placed III power by
the Republican party the reckless ex-
trayagance which marks the legislation
Of that party wherever they arc IN the
ascendant the enormous taxation impos
cd upon the Whole people, but bearing
with almost crushing effect upon the Ia
boring and producing classes, imposed,
continued, aud with iicycry prospect Of IN.
crease, TOO palpably with a view TO keep
that party in power, without regard cith-
J
or with any apparent iatcntIon OF ulti-
mate liquidation of our enormous iudcbi-
edness the elevation Of class OF people
10 the elective franchise too ignorant aud
degraded 10 understand or iDtelligently
exercise tho high privileges, leaving them
a prey 10 designing. dishonest and cor
rupt politicians, aud di.tranchising a
large portion of that class Of persons bet
ter qualified, by long habit, education,
aud more recent political aililiatlon, 10
properly shape aud guard the machinery
of government; the keeping aud main
tanning ma enormous aud expensive mill.
iafy establishment in a time Of profound
peace ard erecting aud maintaining :.
vast charity machine Tor the support :
idle negroes, aud still more idle po..
clans, called the Frccdmcn's Bureau, =
only At heavy tax upon the country,
but by its very institution aud creation
making dancerou. inroads upon tie civil
administration Of law aud q prctcxt for
military rule the incompetcney manifest
cd in understanding OF graspiug questions
Of finance aud, finally, the fearful aud
rapid STRIDES towards Capitalization, thus
seeking to absorb in :bc General Govern
nient, aud, in the same measure. deprive
States aud municipalities Of thar jus, dis
irbutiou Of governmental power, which
in republic where that power is cx-
prcssly derived from the people. oil his.
tory aud experience has demonstrated a.
fatal TO Republican lie aud liberty.
The foregoing are among the prominent
reasons why sc are induced 10 throw of
our neutrality and take our position iirni-
ly aud squarely in support Of the nomi-
.nees Of the Democratic party. Believing
that, although bad aud corrupt men
enough may be found 10 its ranks, il has
hitherto been governed by certain funda-
mental principles, uorc or less. during Nil
the years Of is existence ia this counirg,
the most capable Of successfully conduct
ing the administration Of government
like ours.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-10-24
Supreme Court Proceedings.

September term for 1sCs-closed on
Friday. October 9th
The State Of Oregon KS. Hays & Tapp
decision affirmed
School District No. So, Lane county.
~ j. d. MatIock, Superintendent OF
Common Schools for Lane county-re-
yerscd.
School District No 50 VS.. Lester lieu.
lin-rcyerscd.
Il. W. Rhea rs. Umatilla county-af.
iirmcd.
Samuel Stannis VS.. d. W. Nicholson
affirmed.
z. II. Mulkey vs. W. V. Rincheart C,
Ial-rcycrscd
j Hickey vs. John ForJ-afirmed.
Tiliay j. Sheppard VS.. T. H. Hunsa-
kcr-aiiirme1.
4. i. EIfeit ct al KS H. II. Snow-re.
yeTsed.
Stephen Dc sontell VS.. Frank Clautier
Affirmed
3. Sylvester rs. H. Hartless-reyer-
ed.
The State of Oregon vs.. O. c. r. r.
90 dismissed.
George Miller ct al vs.. Bank of Erit-
ish Columbia-aiIrmed.
The State of Oregon rs. s. d. Vance
dismissed.
J. Hcatherly vs.. nadley & Owca-re-
ycrsed.
j. w. Garfield ct al vs. Jane Arm
Istrong-a.ilrmed.
d. ". Craig Is. Joseph Mosier-af.
iirmcd.
r. G. Aldrich VS.. John McCrackon-
reversed.
j. +. Bybcc VS.. T. L. Burbank-af-
iirmcd
John Catlin vs.. Joseph Knott--judg-
ment modified.
johnson aud Dement,, administrators,
VS. Oregon City--atEirmed.
A. l.. Marshall ct al vs. A. j. Knott
mandate from the Supreme Court of the
United States dismissiug appeal from this
court, entered.
II S. Partlow vs.. William Singer ct al
affirmed
james Mcdonald VS.. G. w. Crusen-
affirmed.
Hugou ct al vs.. Henry Ludwig-af-
firmcd.
A. II. Whitley vs.. William Cecil-dis-
missed.
J. NJ. shvely vs.. James Welch-af.
firmed.
j. B. Stevens vs.. Joseph Knott-re-
ycrsed
i. Milwain ct al VS.. j. p. o. Towns.
dale ct al-aflirmed
A. n. aud l.. NJ. Starr VS.. Benjamin
Stark-mandate from Supreme Court OF
the United States reversing decision oi
this court; Judgment in accordance there.
with entered.
\. J. Robertson vs. George Thatcher
affirmed.
Eagle Woolen Mills VS.. Thomas Mon.
teith--a rmUa.
Patrick Hugon VS.. Philip Wyman et
al--afIirmcd.
James Fields vs.. J. p. O. Lownsdalt
ct al-suspcnded in part and reversed il
part.
j. d. Boon vs.. j. b. MeClane-man.
date from Supreme Court of the United
States dismissing appeal taken from thi.
court, entered.
Oregon Iron Company rs. j. G. Trul
linger-judgment modified.
L. p 0lds vs.. J. d. Jordan-contin
ued
State vs. John Dausherty-dism
School District No. so, Lane county
VS.. School District No. Is, Lane count,
reversed.
w. G. Wilson ya. David Wills-con
tinued.
+. c. Horsely vs.. r. c. Sells etal--af
irned.
/ q. Barnes VS.. John Doole-reversed
A. Flanders vs. W. *. Ish-afiirmed
j P. A. Weiss vs.. Samuel Smith-af
firmed.
i D. B. Hanna ct al VS.. G. S. Silver, ad
inistrator-afIirmed.
!, z. J. McGowan vs. j. W. Gales-af
i frmed.
] j. p O. Lownsdale vs.. Thornally an,
Simpson--judgment for costs.
4 Philister Lee vs.. Thomas S. Summer
/ affirmed
i j. oozart vs. G. NJ. Lookvood--re
versed.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-10-24
Fsom the iiubuqus Tigaes.l
MARROW ESCAPE.
a RATTLEsNAKE PLAYING TnE AoREEA-
BILE TO \ STUDENT.

Last Monday morning Mr.. Richard
Bennett, a student who is enjoying d
summer vacation ut his fathers we'll ap-
pointed mansion, a short distance south.
west of Dubuque, took volume OF Ten.
nyson' poems in his hand, and wandered
out to rcposc beneath some rocks which
extended grateful shade, aud also to
feast his soul upon the poetical truths
and beauties breathed forth by the poet
laureate. lie flung himself down upon
the grass, and was soon lost in contempla.
ton Of king an1 princess, shady grottocs
summer bowers, and enchanted land, nm.
~, overcome by the themes presented
aud the warm weather, he fell asleep
How long he lay thus he knew not, il
might have been for hours but he was
suddenly awaked by a peculiar rustline
noise close beside him. Instinctively he
turned his head toward the point from
whence the sound proceeded, when he
beheld sight which filled him with hor.
ror, aud which he, il an ordinary man
will not be apt to forget until his dying
day. There. not four feet from him
coilcd up as il ready for spring, Will
head erect, eyes darting fire, aud tongue
playing like the forked lightning from
the bosom Of the clouds, was an cnormou.
rattlesnake over eight feet in length. 1
would be difficult to describe the feeling.
of Bennett ut that moment Fresh ant
vigorous, in the spring time of life, tn,
world with its dazzling future before him
hardly stones throw from his father,
house, death in It's most terrible form hat
apparently come upon him. His pres
encc OF mind did not desert him. how
ever, and he lay perfectly motionless, fix
ing his eyes upon those OF his snakoshil
aud awaiting for new developments
This appeared to suit the latter. Gradu
| ally he relaxed his mcnacing attitude, an,
lowering his head, commenced to craw
slowly toward Bennett, at the same tim
emitting low, murmuuing, singin,
sound, which the impromptu hearer de
scribes US having been really delightful
Nearer aud nearer came the snake, Ben
nett remaining perfectly motionless, no
daring to move for fear of the terribl
fangs, until finally the monster actuall
crawled over his legs, and nestled dow
by his side like pet kitten, as much as t
say .hat he was we'll pleased with his ne,
companion, and would forcgo hostilities
Here was a dilemma, and how to get on
of it was the difficulty. While Bennett
was speculating as to how this could b
done, and revolving over a thousan
plans, neighbor chanced to pass along
who comprehended the whole situation 4
Ia glance, aud at mute gesture from Ben
nett, rushed to the house for assistance
He procured rife, and, coming bac
pat the mnzzle within two feet of til
head of the serpent, and with stead
aim pulled trigger. There was . deafer
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-10-24

DIR. FRANKLIN's ToAsT.-Long If.
ter the victories of Washington over
the French and English had made his
name familiar to all Europe, DIR.
Franklin chanced to dine with the
English and French Ambassadors,
when rs nearly as the precise words
can be rccollccted, the following toasts
were drunk
England-The Sun, whose beams
of brightness enlighten and fructify
the remotest corners of the earth.
The French Ambassador, filled will
national pride, but being too polite tc
dispute the previous toast, drank tho
following.
France-The Moon, whose mild
steady and cheering rays arc the de
light Of all nations, consoling them il
darkness and making their drearines'
beautiful
DR.. Franklin then rose, and witt
his usual simplicity, said
George Washington-The Joshu;
who commanded the Sun and Moor
to stand still, and they obeyed him
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-10-24

GRHENBAcks ASD GoLD.-Unclc john
Griffin had two sons. They went to wal
as substitutes for the two sons of SIR
Millionaire Smith, of Fifth Avenue
One Griffin lost II leg aud the other al
arm. When the war was over the Gov
eminent agent called on Uncle John and
asked: "Where are the boys Z" Uncle
John said, "i'Ii just step out aud call 'em
One Of 'em Is turnin' the crank of "a hand
organ at the corner, and the other is hold
in cigar box TO each peuuics." In
come the Griffins. The agent says -
.How arc you my boys? I've got hun
dred dollars apiece for sou from the Gov,
ernment" Thank ye," said the boys
Out OF his pocket the agent drew cou
pie of handrcd in grccnbacks. Ah,
said old Uncle John, who was locking on
that's less than sixty dollars APIECE for &
leg and an arm. . But" rejoincd the
agent. :" that is the law. That is lega
tender, and you ought to be glad to get
| it," 81 now" said the agent, "must cal
and see Mr. Smith and pay him couple
hundred for his coupons Mr.. Smith i,
noble bondholder, and loaned his mon
ey to the Government to help kill the
rebels; and, you know, you two we@.. a,
substitutes for his SON" Well" sale
the one legged Grifiis, ''as | would like
to see .ir. Smith myself I'll just hobblc
along with you" Mr. Smith received
the agent condescendingly, aud the Grip
pied soldier hobbIed in without being
asked. Says the agent: "Mr. Smith
I've couple Of hundred for you to-day
if it is convenient for you to receive it,
and he took out Of his right hand poke
ten twenty dollar gold pieces and laic
them on the table before the greedy eye
of Mr.. Smith. "What" exclaimed thu
soldier, ''is Mr. Smith any better thar
me? You gave me greenbacks, aud yol
give him gold" "Ah!' said the agent
impatiently, you must learn to under
stand things Mr.. Smith is patriot, ant
you-you'rc only poor soldier.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-10-24
REGISTRATION IN MISSOURI.

The Sturgeon ( No. Independent give,
the following us specimens of the ques
tions propouuded by the Board of Regis
tration at that place last month:
Most of the questions propounded
were intended either to humiiate men
or so TO exasperatc them that they woule
Indignantly refuse to answer. Think o
it, citizens!
Do you think negro is good enough
to shoot white man ?" This was /
question very frequently asked, and i
answered in the negative you were dis
loyal. Or il yoa felt that it was intended
only to insult you, aud you refused t'
answer il. you were summarily rejected
for not answering questions. We coulo
not help luosing on aud wondering il they
could understand why men endured ihes,
things so quietly aud respectfully Il
they could appreciate that sublime pa
tIence with which the most patriotic met
can sometimes submit TO indignities. BE
low are some OF the profound conun
drums of the three wisc men:
Are you resident Of this State
How did you enroll in 1867
Do you believe in every measure adopt
cd by the government to put down rebel
lion
Were an unconditional union man
Did you believe in arming the slave,
TO shoot white men
Do you believe that negro is good
enough TO shoot white man
How did you feel when Price raided in
Ohiog
Did you help the government any?
Did you talk all the time IN your con.
yersation in favor of the Union cause
Did you have any relatives in the
south, If so. did you sympathize with
them
What did you think of Mr. Lincoln
proclamation
These men seemed TO be conducting
the whole farce in constant state oil
alarm aud uueasincss, threatening TO cave
on the slightest noise of any character
being made. They refused To answer the
most polite and civil question that could b"
propounded ; aud il any one found oui
the exact nambcr registered. it is more
than we were able 10 accomplish. We feel
we'll assured however that unless many
are added during the session of the Board
of Review, out of between seven aud
eight hundred worthy citizens aud tax
payers. IN this township, less than one
hundred will be allowed To vote. The
men who support Grant in our midst,
don't help about this thing bit, do they ?
Oh mo-, they have beea laboring 10 haze
some Of Us regis,ered--.---..t to
have US elevated TO level with the ne
gro. Wonder how it feels to belong 10
u party that d,sfraochise 8 out of 10 oi
ones ncighbors
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-10-24

A ScoUNDREL-Wc learn that brute
in human shape was over in East Port.
land yesterday. giving away candy to a
number of little girls, and according tc
their evidence, committed indignities on
their persons. Fortunately for the vii
lain, he made good his escape before these
facts became known 20 the indignant pa
rents, who would have served him to q
coat Of tar and feathers. or some other de-
served punishment. An individual sc
lost to all sense of honor and deccncy
should be removed in some way so thai
society would not be contaminated by biz
foul presence Commercial.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-10-24

RATES or ADVERTISING: PER YEAR One
Column, 500; Half Column, $50 Quarter Coll
umn, $35.
Transient Advertisements per Square often mes
or less, first insertion, So each subsequent inseT-
ton, 81.
counting cuts, display lines, blanks, &C., solid
matter. No advertisement to be considered
than square, and all fractions counted full
square. All advertisements inserted for less
period than three months to be regarded as tran
s;eat.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-10-24

H1GH PR1oEs-Since the opposition
has been bought off the fare to New York
from San Francisco has been put up to
the following figures First cabin, s2o2
ana Isl so; Second cabin, sl01, and
steeragc $50.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-10-24

LAST WoRDs OF NOTED MEN.-Short
ly before the demise of Thaddeus Stevens
he was told, as an item of interest to the
dying man, of the recent serious accident
to Gen. Ben. Butler in Worcester Il
gives me great pain" said the expiring
: commoner," . great pain-to know
that-his4-d~-d neck wasn't broken"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-10-24

The Democratic principle is the old
one Of allowing every State to govern it.
self-mako and repeal its own laws. The
Grant party propose to govern the States
by military and by negro rulel !.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-10-24

ing report, and the next instant the snake
was writhi0g in his death agony, while
Bennett bounded from the ground, and
with the exclamation, i" Saved! saved !"
fell fainting in the arms Of his prcservcr.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-10-24

j Dexter trottipg quarter Of mile IN
80 seconds creates y Sensation ID sporting
circles. His trainer is confident Dexter
viii do mile in liz before the end of
autumn. 1t is reported that Bonner has
just denied $780, 900 for the horse
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-10-24

Chief Justice Chase, President john
son. McCulloch, Browning, Welles and
Randall have all AZ owed their intention
to support Seymour and Blair. Seereta.
ry Seward is said still to be dou5ts.l.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-10-24
NOTICE |

n ooK OUT FOR THE CARS JUST RE-
cciyed very large stock of
DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES
by cleaner from San Francisco. will sell for
cash or -merchantable produce, at loB prices, my
entire stock of Goods, to make room for more.
Call and see for yourselves.
r. CHEADLE'S
Iapr4vSn53t1 Cash Store, Albany.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-10-24
HARVEST OF Is6s !
WHEAT AND OATS WANTED /!

NFHE SUBSCRIBERS WILL PAY THE
highest cash price for whpat and oats deiv-
cred at their Warehouse in Albany. Also wheat
and oats
Stored and Shipped at the Lowest Rates I!
Goods of all kinds received and shipped from
the Wharf. MARKHAM & SON.
v3n52yl
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-10-24
RUSSELL & ELKINs,

RUSSELL & ELKINS.
oahce in Parrish's & Co.'s Block. First Street,
ALBANY, OREGON.
Having taken into eo-partnership James Elkins,
ESQ. Ex-Clerk Of Linn county, Oregon, we are
enabled to add TO our practice of law and colIec-
tions, superior facilities for
Oonveyancing, Examining Records,
Attending to Probate Business.
Deeds. Bonds, Contracts and Mortgages carefully
drawn. Homestead and Rre-emption papers made
and Claims secured. Sales of Real Estate negoti-
ated and loans effected on Collateral securities on
reasonable rates.
All business entrusted to them will be promptly
attended TO. RUSSELL b ELKINS.
OCT. 8, 1s6s--y2nz6n
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-02-01

FoRD's HoTEL.-A visitor who had been
in the, old Powhatan House would to-day
be astonished to see the perfect metamor-
phosis that its interior has undergone.
The old rooms have been completely re-
vised, and bear the appearance of apart
-ments constructed but yesterday. Car
penters, painters, and upholsters have
been for some time at work, and we'll have
they performed their labor, as the present
appearance of the hotel will abundantly
attest. New furniture has been purchased
for the house, from top to bottom. The
dining-room is especially attractive in its
appointments. The cutlery, chinaware,
etc., are of expensive and modern patterns.
q, The situation of the house is also very
fine. It is, in fact, one of the most desi-
rable hotel locations in the city.
+ Mr.. A. J. Ford, the proprietor, enjoys 9
fine reputation in our community as mai
who can keep a hotel, and We doubt NOT
that he will keep up his reputation in hii
new enterprise. ~