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The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

PLowING MATcH.-Mr. o. C. Jones,
Secretary of the Linn County Agricul-
tural Society, kindly furnishes US with
the report of the blowing match held at
the society's grounds last Saturday:
In pursuance of previous notice, the
plowins match for gang plows was held
on Saturday, April oath. There was
quite a large attendance of the citizens
of Linn county, and deep interest was
manifested by all present. Eight gang
plows were entered, and all of them
were thoroughly and fairly tested Good
work was done by all, to the credit of
the Oregon farmers, showing the deYel-
opment of their agricultural interests,
aud the general advancement of all the
industries of the State. This is as it
should be, aud the result must prove of
great benefit. The entries were made as
follows:
L. Martin Luper-Gang Plow of his
own invention and build.
>. L. l. Street Sweepstakes Gang
Plow, inventcd by j. W. Sercy and
manufactured by Blake 4 Hamilton, San
Francisco, California.
). j. w. Lewis - Challenge Gang
Plow, Invented By w. Mason and man
utaciured by j. ". Lewis, Oregon City.
t. \. Vorhies-Sattley' Patent Gang
Plow, manufactured by Baker j. Haw-
ley, Decatur, Illinois.
). j. c. Walgamot - Pfeil Patent
Gang Plow, manufactured by j. W.
Lewis, Oregon City. The first premium
$50 was awarded to this plow.
6. L. Shedd - Gang plow invented
and manufactured by himself.
T. E. H. Ggiffin-Gang Plow invented
and built by himself. The second pre-
MUM (s5) was awarded to this plow
8. c. f. Gay = Gays Gang Plow
(patent applied for), invented and man.
utactured by c. F. Gay, Albany.
There will be another blowing match
at the Linn County Fair Ground, on
, Saturday, May sth, 1869, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, for single plows, either held by
hand, or attached to wheels or sulky
First premium $50 ten dollars; sec
ond premium $50 five dollars. The
plows must be OF Oregon manufacture.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

JAS. s. SEELY-Mr. Seely is hereby
informed that if he will call on or worthy
Postmaster, E. A. Freeland, Esq, he will
hear Of something to his advantage IN
the money line. He should call imme-
diately. otherwise the cash will be for
warded to the dead letter Office at Wash
ington City.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

LAST SATuRDAY.-Owing to press of
business on last Saturday, we were not
present at the trial of gang -plows on the
Fair grounds, but learn that goodly
number of persons were present, and
much interest was manifested in the
result of the contesting plows. 4 full
and interesting report, from the Secretary
of the Association, Mr. A. C. Jones, will
be found in another place.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

PLowING MArcH-The Linn County
Agricultural Association announce that
another blowing match will be had, on
Saturday, May sth, 1869, on their
grounds about one mile south of this city.
This match is for single plows, either
held by hand or attached to wheels or
sulky, of Oregon manufacture. Two
premiums are offered-ten and five dol
lars. Regulations same as in the match
for gang -plows.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

CRY CouNclL-Met Friday evening,
pursuant to adjournment. Present,
Mayor Stanard; Councilmcn Mealey,
Comley, Marshall and Hackleman
On motion, the reading of the minutes
of the last meeting were dispensed with.
The Committee appointed to procure
the advice and services of lawyer con-
corning the assessment and taxing the
city, reported that they had procured
the services of Mr.. Crauor came forward
and read some law in regard to taxes,
and gave it as his opinion that indebted
ness within the State of Oregon might be
taken out Of assessment.
On motion, it was ordered that the
Council proceed, tomorrow evening, to
adjust and cqualize city assessments.
On motion, adjourned to meet to-mof-
row Saturday. evening, at O'Clock.
SATURDAY, April 24.
Council met. Present, Councilmen
Comley, Cundiff and Hackleman. There
not being quorum, Council adjourned
to meet on Wednesday evening, April
2Sth, at o'clock
WEDNESDAY, April %.
Council met. Present. Mayor Stanard;
Councilmen Hackleman, Mealey, Comley
and Nixon
On motion, the Council agreed to meet
on Thursday evening, May 9th, at Z
o'clock, for the purpose of finishing the
equalization of the city assessment, and
ordered that the Recorder be required
TO post notices to that effect.
On motion, Council adjourned to meet
on Thursday evening.
L. W DooLITrLE, Rec.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

CousrY FA1R.-From the gentleman
" Secretary, we learn that the next an
nual Fair of tho Linn County Agricul-
tural Association viii be opened on Tues
day, September 2sth, 1869, and continue
till Friday, October 1st-four days.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

CoauNG BAcK.-We learn that our
old townsman, Judge G. II. Baber, who
has been residing near St. Helena, Napa
county, California, has disposed of his
interests there and will soon return to
this city to take up permanent residence
among us. He will receive a hearty
welcome at the hands Of his many warm
friends upon his arrival.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

LINN COUNTY FAIR FOR 1862
The next annual fair of the Linn County
Agricultural Association will commence
September 28th, and continue four days.
To all interested in the industrial pur-
suits and interests of the State, cordial
invitation is given 70 attend and COM
pete for premiums.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

ALBANY INsrIrUrE-Opened on
Monday. Mr.. Finlayson and Miss Clara
Price have had charge during the week.
President Geary, it is understood, takes
charge next Monday.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

BusISEss.-Trade generally has been
brisk during the past week, more so than
for sometime past, and as a consequence
our advertisers generally look happy and
contented Money, however, is still
taken at coin rates at this office.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

DUsr.-The fine weather of the past
week has pretty effectually dried up the
mud, and the dusty period will soon set
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

ELopED.-A man by the name of !.
J. Reid elopcd with Martha NJ. Linder,
the wife of Robert Linder. of Brownsville,
on Monday last. Mr.. Linder announces
that he will not hereafter be responsible
for any debts contracted by her
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

RUMoR-Had it that some Indians
just below the city had an alteration on
Thursday night, during which one ofthe
noble red men was slain. We could
trace the rumor to no reliable source.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

TAKEN TO HARRIsBURG.-The re-
mains of John A. Simms were removed
to Harrisburg, on Monday, by friends,
for interment.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

FELo DE SEA late telegram from
the East gives an account of lady, aged
eighty-nine years, who committed telo de
Sc by throwing herself into the river.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

POSTAL AGENr.-The new Postal
Agent for Oregon aud Washington and
Idaho Territories, Hon Ben. Underwood,
passed through our city on Friday, on
his way to his home in Eugene.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

CALLED.-Our smiling and handsome
brother typo, Frank Hill, Esq, dropped
in on US Wednesday. Frank, at present
on the -4Dany, Is one of the most popular
Stewards on the Willamette river.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

PIE PLANr.-Mr. John Millard pre-
sented us with some huge specimens of
Pie Plant, of the Victoria variety, on
Thursday last, that are hard to beat
for size and flavor Mr. Millard is one
of the most successful and energetic
growists in the Willamette valley.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

u. S. LAws.-For want of time and
space we are compelled to omit our usual
quantity of u. s. laws in this number.
We intend to issue soon a supplement
containing nothing else but law
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

FrRE ENGKNE.-The Ere engine
bought by the city tor the use Of Albany
Fire Company, arrived at Portland the
first of the presentf <&esk .ao'ss-s;6T4a sda
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

PIcs1c-The Union Sunday School
picnic comes off to-day in Hackleman' $
grove. Be there by ten o'clock or you
will not hear the oration.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

SpRING RAcEs.-Who knows anything
about them? Where is the Jockey Club?
If we are to have any trials of bottom
and speed, in the line of horsefcsh, isn't
it time to be moving in the matter?
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

The WEATHER-During the week
has been beautiful, warm during the day
with cool mornings and nights.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01
RETURNED.-Messr

observation-disclosures. Nixon and
Montgomery have returned from their
trip to White Pine. They made an un-
precedentedly quick trip.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

TILLING THE SOFIA letter, dated
the 2Gth, informs US that Mr.. I. s. Wal
drip, late of this city, has found a home
near McMinnville, Yamhill county, and
that hereafter he will engage in the noble
and independent occupation of tilling the
soil. May success and happiness, that
always attends good men and true such
as he, be with him and his in their new
home.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

THANKs.-For some magnificent
pastry, sent to this Office during the week
by lady friend, we offer our best bow
and heartiest thanks.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01
Observation-Disclosures

CELEBRATIoNs.-T Telegrams from the
East give glowing accounts of the cele-
bration by the Odd Fellows Of the semi
centennial anniversary Of the order in the
United States, in all the large cities.
Immense professions filled the streets,
and vast sums of money were expended in
decorations, &C., on the occasion. They
are generally spoken of as the grandest
affairs ever witnessed in the United
States.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

FIRE MEETING.-The regular meeting
Of the Fire Company. transpires on Tues
day night. eaasR a@s.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

SuaGEsTIvE.-A signboard but a
short distance from this city reads thusly:
muddy Two Miles"
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

BUTTER AND EGds.-Mr Cheadle
advertises that he will pay twenty five
cents per dozen for eggs, for the next
thirty days, and twenty-five cents per
pound for good merchantable butter, for
two or three months to come Mr.
Chcadle has !. ine stock of new goods,
aud is one of the most liberal dealers in
this city.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

AUCTIoN.-The household and kitchen
furniture of j. b. Sprenger, Esq, will be
offered at auction, on Monday next, the
Sd inst, commencing at one o'clock T.
NJ. The goods for sale consists Of tables,
chairs, wash-stands, bedsteads, lamps,
stoves and pipe, dishes, mating, kitchen
furniture, bedding, large water tank,
and various other articles. At this sale
an opportunity will be afforded those
who attend to purchase goods at auction
figures Now is your chance. Reme;n-
Der, Monday at one o'clock in the alter
noon.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-01

PERSONALLY had the pleasure of
meeting the prince of clothing merchants,
Mr.. Isaac Barman, Of Barman Bro,
Portland, on the steamer -1tboHy, on
Tuesday last. He informed us that they
were disposing Of their large stock OF new
and fashionable gents and boys clothing,
&C., at reduced rates-lower than any
other house in Portland. Connected with
the house is tailoring establishment,
where orders for any style or make of
clothing are received and filled promptly
Mr.~Barnan intends starting for Europe
in August, where he intends laying in an
immense stock of goods especially for
this market, and tho wish to get rid OF
the present stock, to make way for the
new goods, pro npts the great reduction
from former prices. Call on Barman
Bro. when in Portland, aud see for
yourselves
STYLE-Everybod likes to look well
and be considered well dressed. There's
no disputing that, is there? And there S
no article OF dress that adds 50 much to u
gentleman's ''outfit" as neat fitting,
tasty boot \ great, awkward, coarse,
ill-ftting shoe or boot, built like an old
fashioned scow or cow-catcher, mars
the beauty and fit Of the balance OF the
attire. \ neatly got up boot costs no
more than its opposite; and an attempt to
'run on shape without the former, shows
less ''compreduL ction' that in trying to
cut wood with hammer If neat aud
elegant looking boot is what you want,
SO to neighbor Bentley's, and let that
artist in leather, Mr.. Jones, take the
dimensions of your foot, and we'n warrant
as pretty fit as can be made out Of
| leather That's what's the matter of US.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-11
nrAru az John BELL.

At the hour Of two o'clock yesterday
morning, the great and immortal John
Bell, of Tennessee, breathed his last, ct
his home near the Cumberland Iron
Works. He was. at the time Of bis death,
nearly seventy-two years old. He was
born in 1897. on the 18th day Of Febru-
ary. Mr. Bell started in life as lawyer
and soon after entered political life,
being first elected to the State Senate Of
his own native Commonwealth. Tonnes
see. He then, at the expiration of his
term, ran for the lower house Of Con-
gress, to which place he was elected, and
was successiveIy elected to fill the same
position for fourteen years. Mr.. Bell
was originally jackson Democrat,
and split off from the party on account OF
the removal of the deposits of the United
States Bank by General jackson, who
was then President. He was afterward
Speaker of the House, served in the
Cabinet of President Harrison, was
Senator from Tennessee, and ran for
President in 1859, and on being defeated
for the latter retired to private life. The
Hon. John Bell was one of the great
minds of the day. and has left behind
him a glorious record, that will make q
bright page in the history of the old
Republic. Peace to his ashes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-11

The soIemnizstion of Marshal Niels
funeral formed spectacle such rs Paris
only can furnish. The pomp and dis
play were only equalled by the really
sincere grief of France at the loss OF so
brave and faithful q soldier. The old
soldiers of the First Empire, the lame
and wooden.legged, united with nifty
thousand troops Of this Empire, in the
military pageant, the bier was car
ried by soldiers; the cushion covered
with his decorations alsoi as the
funeral slowly made it's way salutes
of artillery were fired; marshals, admi-
rails and ministers bore the pail; the
Church Of the Invalidea was hung in
black; battle flags waved inscriptions OF
his acknowledgements 1887, Rome
IsI9. Bomarsund 1854, Sebsstopol 1855,
and Solferino 1853. The Archbishop OF
Paris ofliciated, ladies in deep mourning,
officials, dtploma.ists, Imperial dignita..
ries. and his fellow-ofiicers attended, and
as the solemn rites we're performed the
grief vas audible. France bupies her
brave with oil donors, and nothing
imposing or tributary gso. omitted
In the obsequies of the marshal. The
newspapers sound his praises by recspi-
tulatine his work. he has left an army
Of the line of 10000 men; q garde
mobile of coo, 900; 100000 muskets in
the national arsenals; every fortress
armed and stored; military supplies
massed at every point What liner In
heritance. they ask, can q subject leave
to his Prince, citizen to his country,
"a shar to his children2 How to dispense
with them al, replies a very unpoetical
and contentious correspondent LIT
ehnn1s.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-11
OHIO.

CNcISsITI. September ll-Slsps 10
annex Mount Auburn and Walnut Hills
-Pendleton's and part Of Story's town
ships-to the city were taken BY the oOun-
Gil to-day.
A large number Of Pendleton's friends
called at his residence. on their way from
the fair grounds, yesterday. and insisted
on a spaech. lie begged Of, bat finally
consented. and spoke over an hour, sup
ported on his crulches.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-11
Chancery sale,

Isaac W. Moon vs.. William P. Matthews and
Marcus ). Wright.
DY VIRTUE OF THE DECREE PRO-
ID nouncsd in this cause at the April term,
1859. Of the supreme Court at Brownsville.
will on Saturday. the 10th day OF October, 1863,
ia front Of the door Of the Chsncery Court
building, in the city Of Memphis. sell o. Pablo
auction, TO tho highest bidder, on a credit of
six, twelve, eighteen and twenty-four months,
with INTEREST," frsm the day Of sale, in one or
several parcels, the following described tracts
Of laed, situate n shelby county, Tenhessee.
and one Of them lying In township one. range
nine. west Of the basis meridian Of the Chicka-
saw eession. and contsins so acres, more or
loss. the same being that part Of section IL,
which lies on the forth side Of the state line
dividing the States Of Tennessee and Missis-
sippi, and begins on the Northwest corner Of
said trae, Of land, rD.b soulh TO the State line
Aforesaid tLence east with said State line one
mlie, thence north 10 the northeast corner Of
said section. thence west % the hrst-named
corner 70 the beginning. The said tract Of five
hundred and forty acres being all Of said Sec
ton Of land. which lies in the Thirteenth CIVIL
District Of shelby county, Tennessee and the
other being the south half Of section ~. town
shin one. range nine, west Of the basis meri-
dian Of the Chickasaw cessien. The purchaser
will execute his note. With good sursfies, be-
sides a lien will be retained on the property.
and when the sale Is confirmed BY the court, no
in the de,ondaufa. or their creditors; but the
title In the purchaser will be absolute. The
sale will be made 70 satisfy said decree, rem
a rel the 6th of July. 1863. In favor Of said
for M. nm Of sIz.27I n io0' besides costs.
JOHN L. Brown. Clerk.
September 6, 1862. 72
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-11
NEW YORK.

NEw YoRK, September ll.-Special
dispatches to the Times and Herald,
from Scranton, state that there has long
existed feud between the Welch aud
Irish miners, and the latter have threat
ened the former for not being more act
i've in the late strike; and it is believed
that the wood partition 10 the shaft was
fred purposely, as it was not burned at
the bottom bnt near the top.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-11
Captain FOlkes as spoken of ~ tine
Lyuchburg Republican.

A Young Lynchburger in Tennessee.
We find in the Memphis LEDGER OF the
3O,h ult., an editorial article, strongly
recommending our old friend and school
mate. Captain VIM. c. Folkes, son of our
townsman, Mr.. E. ]. Folkes, for the pc.
sition of Chief Clerk of the House Of
Delegates of Tennessee. The writer
saws, in Just terms of compliment: He
would bring to the Office a combination
of rare qualities unequalled by any other
aspirant. He has already attained
high position at the bar of this city, and
ia Justly regarded ss one of the rising
men of our State. Captain Folkes came
from Virginia at the close of the war aud
engaged in the practice of law, and by
his strict business habits and moral char
acter and sterling integrity, has won
golden opinions from all classes OF our
citizens"
We heartily indorse what is so well
said BY the LEDGER, in praise Of our young
townsman. No man stood higher than
Folkes at school, at the University, in the
army, or in the social circle which he
adorned. A man of such qualities and
such character deserves success, and
cannot fail to attain it. His old friends
here in Lynchburg will be always graft
fed to>know he is climbing along the
steep and difficult ascent of fame and
prosperity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-11

During q late tornado near Dewitt,
Iowa, q sister of Mrs. Howett, whose
house was destroyed, saw the storm ap-
preaching and rushed out of the building,
when she was seized by the wind and
raised several feet into the air, and
dashed violently to the earth again, when
she caught hold Of large stick Of tim
Der, and held by main strength until the
fury of the wind had abated. She was
considerably bruised.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-11
How Much does it Cost?

1t will only cost you twenty-five cents
to buy box of edward Wilder's Fam
lily Pills." which is the best known COM
bination of Medicine for Constipation or
Sluggish Bowels. In these o. ,pditioss Of
the alimeatary cNnsi. they are perfectly
infallible, IS a purgative in all Fever
and InAammatory diseases, Acute Rheu-
matism, Inflammation of the Liver,
Brain, Kidneys and Bladder, Fever and
Agup, Gore Eyes, Dizziness of the Head,
Vertigo, Dizziness, etc., they can not be
excelled, and no family should ever be
without them,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-11

Occasionally, when the train arrives
at Middletown, nice young man jumps
off and kisses the best looking girl at the
depot, supposing her to be his sister. He
apologies so nice that the girls are get
ting to look for him regularly, Some big
brother will jam his nose Jet
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-11
How Much does it Cost 2


1t will only cost you one dollar to buy
bottle of edward Wilder's Compound
Extract Wild Cherry" which has never
been known to fail in giving rapid and
prompt relief in all kinds of Coughs,
Colds and Catarrhs. In Bronchitis, Lar
ynchitis, Asthma and Phthisic it gives
immediate comfort, followed by rapid
cure. 1t is also admirably adapted to the
relief of the cough and difficulty of breath
ing in Consumption. In Pneumonia,
Winter Fever, Pleurisy, and every con-
ceivable form of Pulmonary disease, it is
indispensable, and should always be kept
in every household.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-11
How Much does it Cost I?


It will only cost you one dollar to buy
q bottle of Edward Wilder's Sarsaparilla
and Potash" which will, beyond doubt,
cure you, or any of your fami ly, of Scrof
ula in all its forms. Scrofulous Sore Eyes,
Chronic Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Skin
Diseases-no matter how old or invet-
crate, every known variety of Constitu-
tional Syphilis or Venereal Disease,
Glandular Swellings Of the neck or else
where, Chronic Chills and Fever, letter,
Weeping Sore Leg, Ulcers of every kind,
Pimples on the Face, Ringworn, Scald-
head, Failing ofthe Hair, White Swelling,
Hipjoint disease, Chronic Erysipelas,
Dropsy. etc. For the rapid and perma-
nent cure of all the above diseases this
preparation stands unrivaled, and cure
is guaranteed in every case when used
according to directions.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-11

The cattle plague is prevailing to an
extent in Bedford county,
Tenn, and the cattle are dying off fast.
They seem to have. strange disease.
Their legs first swell, and soon after the
body, and death ensues. Some Of the
finest cows have died in that county du-
ring the past week.