The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-08-14

WnlSH lSEVhSs tiC pIeNiDus OIuGI VI Otut
stoneman, exempting from taking the
test oath the Commissioners Of Chancery,
and To remove all such officers as cannot
take the oath. The order is regarded as
an assurance. and unless prevented by the
interposition of higher authority, he
| will enforce the requirements of the test
oath on the recently elected member Of
the Legislature.
There seems TO be no doubt that i'm
portant dispatches have been received
from Admiral HoG. stating the circum.
stances OF the execution Of American eiti.
zens at Santiago de Cuba. and the results
Of his investigations on that subject.
which have been withheld for The present
from publication. They WILDE laid be-
fore the Cabinet tomorrow.
WAsHiEGToN. Aug. 9.-Thc com
mahder sent in chafge Of the naval obser.
vations has submitted report to the ua.
Wy stating that he has received tele.
graph dispatch from parties sent to OBJ
serve the eclipse ut Des MONIES. Iowa.
Professor Harkncss reports: We
have succeeded beyond our most sanguine
expectations. We have one hundred and
twenty.three photographs Of the eclipse.
two being of the total eclipse. Also spec
trails; FIVE are prominent, no two giving
the same lines. There could be no OBJ
servati0ns Of lines in the spectrum, with
one bright line Of IT," Professor East
mans observations was also successful
Professor Newcomb reports 30 ultra mcr
curial planet visible. II. w. Haywood
left here on Friday morning, and arrived
IN Bristol. Tennessee, 10 ample time for
the eclipse. His special objects Of aticn-
ton were duration Of totality and ultra
mcrcurial planets. The circumstances
attending his observations were extreme.
~ favourable. Mercury. Venus and
ReguIus were visible to the naked eye.
but no ultra nercuriaI planet was seen
tie has numerous notes Of The eclipse,
from which full report will be made
out at his observatory.
Balloon Excursion.
MEADEvILLE, PA, Aug. &c. G..
Thurston, accompanied By Oliphant and
Baldwin, started in the balloon Bridal
Chariot, for New York, at half past p
m. to-day. They expect to reach their
| destination in thirty.six hours. The
wind issnow fair for the trip.
Attempt TO arrest E1urdercrs in n7is-
sou-i.
ST. Louis, Aug. 9-Reccnt events
have disclosed the fact that gang Of
murderers have for long time made
their rendezvous at Iront0n, Missouri.
A number Of citizens Of that place have
been murdered. Several arrests have
been made and warrants issued Tor Others
In attempting TO arrest them the Sheriff
and posse met an organized resistance.
After desperate fight they were forced
TO retire, with two killed and several
wounded. A dispatch was received by
the Police Commissioner to-day ironl
lrontou, stating that Colonel Bowen. in
command Of force sent 10 capture Sam
Hiidcbrand, celebrated oailaw, was
tired upon by HiIdehraDd aad soIao Of his
friends. Bowen was wounded and had
his horse sho. uEacr him. This attack
may result in sending strong fozce TO
Washington and Frarcis counties, 70
drive out the gang there
Miscellaneous
General Candy has notified she two
Commissioners OF Chancery. IN L9uaon
county. Va, that they must take the iron
clad oath or vacaic.
The TriJune's New York special says
that sgssts Of the Swedish Government
have arrived 70 make contract for
brcech. .loadipg rifles. Five huadred men
have been added to the working force oi
the Springfield ArHiory. and the armorics
at other places are actively ezSaged.
CINCINNATI. Aug. l0.-1he youthful
sculptor. Phil. Andres, vas lbrown from
buggy last night and had his neck bro.
ken. lie died instantly.
| Investigation into the case Of General
Young, Supervisor Of Internal Revenue,
is now going on with the doors closed TO
the reporters. Rumors are abroad that
fourteen charges are preferred against
Young, who demanded the privilege Of
having the testimony published; bu4 the
demand was refused It is said that a
threat accompanied the refusal. that in
case reporter was present, Gen. Young
would be denied the privilege of cross
examination. 4 photographic reporter
attended all the sessions of the examiu-
ing board, butt il is understood the report
he is preparing is for the Commissioner
There is rumor also that on being re-
fused permission 10 have the testimony
published, Young prepared dispatch ;c
be sent to Mr.. Delano. a>kiRg tue priyi.
lege Of publications. This dispatch he Of.
fered to the board, to be seat BY them
but they not only refused to send it them
selves, but would not allow Gen. Young
to send it. Assessor Shaw, Of tha Sec.
ond District, came in next For his share
The exact nature of the charges is mol
known.
New York, Aug. lo.-The Siamese twin,
have arrived.
Brick Pomeroy intends to run for Senatoi
next winter.
Railroad War.
ALBANY. Aug. l0,-The following is Z
summary of operations along the line of tho
Susqaehanna railroad to this city for ths
day; Master mechanic Blockhall, in com.
mand of $50 men. under direction of Super
intendent Van Ealkenberg, Of tho RamsJ
section, ut dawn resumed q forward move
from Bainbridge. The enemy being alarm.
ed, left the line to tho tunnel and are eonsc
quently deposed The Ramsey officials were
placed in occupation again at 10 o'clock this
morning. Each party stood watching the
other ut the tunnel Each fearing TO begin
hostile demonstrations, but at the same time
evidently prepared for tho worst. At II