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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-02-13

WILLAMETTE FARxER.-We learn by pri-
vate letter from Salem that this periodical
will be issued on Monday, March 1st, 1869,
instead of March Sth, as has been published.
II will be edited by John Minto,-one of the
immortal fifteen Radicals that resigned and
broke up quorum, thereby preventing the
passage of an appropriation bill. A. L.
Stinson publisher and proprietor. This last
Is an excellent selection.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-02-13
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

81 c. WORTH. ADMINISTRATOR. AND
Anna NJ. Worth. Admnistratrix, of the estate
of John Q. A. Worth, deceased, have this day hled
their account in the County Court Of Linn county.
Oregon. praying for final settlement Of the
same, and to be discharged such Administrator.
Therefore notice Is hereby given that said appli-
cation and settlement viii be heard and deisrmin-
ed at the Court House in said county. on
Tuesday, the 6M day Of AprI, 1869,
and all persons interested in said estate hereby
required to file their objections 90 said account
and the settlement thereof on or before said day.
By order Of said Court.
Feb 6, ls69-n26W4. s. A. JOHNS.
County Judge.
Nh. CRAxeR. Att'y for Admir-.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-02-13

IscoxE.-Mr. Folsom, Revenue Assessor
for this district, is in town during the pres
ent week receiving income reports from the
business men of this locality. He informs
US that, from the returns be has already re.
ceived, the indications are that the income
on the capital of Linn county viii stand
about as last year-no falling Of, and very
little gain. The reports yet to come in,
however, may make some difference, as some
of our heaviest capitalists had not get re-
ported when he gave as this information.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-02-13

MEDrcISEs.-Dr. J. W. Murray left as
specimen of each of his celebrated medi.
cines on last Saturday. His magic oil ,
is claimed to knock the smallpox endways
m less. than no time; and his King OF
Pain" is recommended as ''deadner" on
rheumatism "and sich like" Our city
druggists are agents for his medicines in
this locality
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-02-13

ALBANY CEMETERY may interest some
to know that the debt of STA which eK-
listed few few months ago against the Gem
etery Association, has been entirely can
celled and that there is now in the Treas
urv, subject to the order of the Board Of Trus-
tees the sum of ST. ,l6.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-02-13
ALBANY BATH HOUSE!

"HB UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT
fully inform the citizens of Albany and vi
entity that he has taken charge of this Establish
nent, and, by keeping clean rooms and paying
strict attention to business, expects to suit all those
who may favor him with their patronage. Having
heretofore carried on nothing but
First-Class Hair Dressing Saloons,
he expects to give entire satisfaction to all.
Children and Ladies' Hair neatly cut and
shampooed. JOSEPH WEBER.
apr4v3n33f
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-02-13

A NOTICEABLE FACr.--That one way of
appealing to mans reason is through his
eyea In these busy times men are so deep
ly immersed in the conduct of magnificent
projects, that they forget all about the con.
dition of their systems, and hence it is that
the proprietors of the PLANTATION BITTERs,
which cures Dyspepsia, purifes the blood,
improves the tone of the stomach, regulates
the bowels, and, indeed, invigorates the
whole inner man, are SO active in advertis,
ling. In fact, advertisements are mere sky.
rockets sent up to attract attention to a real
~ good article.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-02-13

OUg FIEE CoHPASY.-Although the boys
had no engine nor other apparatus saitabls
for extinguishing fires, we noticed the Off
GERS and members of "Albany Fire Compa-
ny No. l" in full force at the burning Of
Sprenger's hotel, and they already display
ed organization and system in their work.
Conspicuous amongst them was our gallant
Foreman, Joe Weber, aided by his fearless
and intrepid assistants, Farrell and Rogers,
each directing and experimenting affairs
with skill and promptitude. Although
many citizens materially aided in the affair,
and deserve due credit therefor, yet the safe
ty Of most of the furniture and adjoining
buildings must be attributed to the energy
and efforts of the Albany Fire Company
Shall they not ave an engine? Echo an
swers: "You bet ~ Bully for the onct-
ers!
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-02-13
MARRIED.:

ToMPKINS--JORD 31st, 1859, in
Idaho City, Boise county, /, T., by the Hon. I. d.
Galbraith, Probate Judge, Mr.J ]. Tompkins, OF
Idaho City, and Miss. Anna Jordon, formerly Of
Albany, Oregon.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-02-13

CuKED BAcos.-"Ye junior" paid visit
to Messrs Cowan & Dasidson's pork. house
on last Tuesday, and was shown through the
establishment by the gentlemanly proprie.
tors, both of whom were engaged in "mak.
ing things smoke" in the most approved
manner. They informed us that within the
last three months they have slaughtered and
cut up ], $50 hogs, and that they have now
on hand and under process Of curing one
hundred and ten thousand pounds Of bacon
The curing is about completed, and the meat
looks superior TO any we have eyer seen on
the coast. 1t is remarkably solid, and Is
smoked to beautiful brown color, while the
perfume arising from contact with it would
tempt Epicurus himself. The meat will be
cured, boxed, and ready for shipment in O
short time. This handsome lot of bacon is
a credit to Linn county, and will doubtless
serve to bring this locality into notoriety in
the foreign pork markets. We trust the
proprietors will be richly rewarded for their
pains and trouble.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-02-13

slcK.--Mr. James Redpath, of this city,
lies dangerously i'll at his residence, afflicted
with lung fever.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-02-13
MONDAY. THE a2yD pAYOF FEBRUARY, 1869.

Sale to commence at 10 o'clock. A. NJ. and to
continue from day TO day until the entire Stock is
closed out ". ". PARRISH, d co.
JAS SHIELDS, AuotiOner. Y4n25w3.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-02-13

BORN:
KEIFER.--Feb. IL. in Albany, to the wife Of
Charles Keifer, Esq. son.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-02-13
RUSSELL g. ELKINs,
ADMINIsTRATOR,S NOTIOE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT I.
IL the under med. have been appointed, by
the County Court of Linn county, State of Ore
gon, Administrator of the estate of Louis Church.
Ill, deceased. All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby requested to present them,
with proper vouchers, to the undersigned, at his
residence, ten miles South Of Albany, Linn coun-
ty, Oregon, within six months from the date here
Of JAMES M. CHURCHILL.
Dated. Jan. %, 1869. Administrator.
V4n24w4.t
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-02-13
II o N L 1T NJ s.

FfRE IN ALBANY.-The Pacific Hotel. owned
by J, b. Sprenger, Of this city, is again a
heap Of ashes. 1t was discovered to be on
fire at about half past o'clock last Thursday
morning. Whether it was set on fire, or
whether 1t was accidental, is matter of
conjecture. As soon as the alarm was given
our citizens generally rushed to the rescue !;
but oil they could do was simply to save
furniture and contiguous buildings. It 30
happened--providentially We think--that
the wind blew exactly in the right direction.
Had it blown any other way than it did,
other buildings would most certainly have
boon consumed. We understand the Hotel
was insured for $1,000 and that It and its
furniture cost about $4,000. If this be
true, Sprengcr's loss is about 5000. At
the time il burnt he was in Portland trying
to negotiate sale Of it-so we arc informed
We have not time ~ 90 much into detail to-
day. Will not something be done now look
ing to the purchase of good fro engine ?
We have conversed with great many citi.
zens since this fire, and they all favor the
immediate purchase Of q ERE engine: five
had had q fire engine this hotel could have
been saved there seems to be no doubt Of
this. We call upon our City Council to be
up and doing. Some few may oppose a FIRE
engine; but the great body Of our citizens
want one, and are willing 10 be taxed in or
der to purchase one. Let US have fire en-.
ginc and let there be no further delay. We
are told good one can be had for 81 ,500.-
There are in the city treasury some 5000 or
800 already. Take that and run the city
in debt as much more, and then tax the citi-
zens to buy it. Let US have FIRE engine
The members Of the present Board of Coun.
cilmen we're elected because they were sup.
posed to be in favor Of fire engine. Now
let them act, and act promptly, Don't let US
have any more dilly. .dallying. The citizens
want fire engine. If it is impossible to
raise the money By fair and ordinary means,
we advise that they appoin. committee TO
knock down and rob the first old Moneybags
they meet, take 81, 500 from him and With
1t procure fire engine.
Let Us have FIRE engine.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-02-13
DIED

DIED: S.
FARLEY.-En Portland, Feh'y 8, 1859, Of con-
sumption, Mr.. John Farley, aged II years.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-02-13

JOB WORK Eeatly and chssply done )
this oEse. ''''s =
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-02-13
L. PLISS.
l. BLATS, g. Z.
J. BARROWS & CO,

GENERAL d COKHLSSTON MERCHANTS
nEALERS in Staple, Dry and Fancy Goods,
Groceries, Hardware, Cutlery, CrOckery,
Boots and Shoes, Albany. Oregon.
Consi1umeuts collected. oc6nSn
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-02-13
urFlcfIN LANNON'S BUILDING. FIRST STREET

TERMS, IN ADVANCES: One year, $Si Six Months
e; One Month. SO cts ! Single oopie'' lai cts
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-02-13

PURLIsEEp EvERT SATURDAY, Br
ABB BOTT &c BR OWN
\. 4. ABRoTT. NY. brown.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-11-11
PIT 1NO HIS PIPE

The war for the Liberation of Ireland from
British tyranny is about to commence in
earnest The Fenians have talked lone
enough, and now they intend to act with de-
cision. 1t is their purpose to subdue the
Brtishlion, but first they intend to pull out his
teeth and cut his claws. There are to be no
more instructions, riots, and invasions; to
produce no better results than sending few
unhappy patriots to the gallows, but Pat has
now fallen back on strategy, and very Irish
strategy at that. The Fenian Amnesty Com
mittee in London has issued a general request
to hishmen to abstain from the use of tobacco
until the imprisoned Fenians are released, the
object being to reduce the revenue and thus
bring the Government to terms, through fear
of bankruptcy, and at the same time to
accumulate a fund for continuing the agita-
tion. This, it will be seen, is killing two
birds with one stone, and really the scheme
has most fascinating appearance on paper.
The duties on tobacco furnish England with
q large portion of her revenue, and it is
scarcely possible to estimate the effect that
will be produced when millions of Irishmen
knock eashes out Of their dudheens for the
last time, and raising the blackened bowls aloft,
swear that not another Whit shall be blown
until Gladstone succumbs and strikes the
chains from the limbs of the imprisoned he
roes. And then all the money that would
have been expended in tobacco will of course
go into the Fenian treasury; and as John
Bulls purse grows less, that of Pat will be
swelled with plethora of wealth, and he will
be able to meet his ancient adversary on
something more than equal terms. The Bos-
ton tea party was nothing to this, and yet it
secured the independence of America When
Pat abandons his pipe, Ireland also will be
free-perhaps. TO make the thing a GER
tainty, however, all thpt is needed is for
every true-born Irishman to refuse ON any
terms to drink any more whisky until the
green banner with the golden harp of Brian
Boru-we believe the harp originally belonged
to this hero-waves in triumph from the top
most tower Of Dublin Castle. What novel
spectacle would be presented by the entire
race of Irishmen forswearing tobacco and
whisky This of itself would be sufficient to
induce Gladstone to conclude that the time
had arrived for the adoption of a conciliatory
policy, and the prison doors would fly open
without further argument, and the Fenian
captives would fly to the arms of the Amnesty
Committee, and rejoice with them that the
hour of Ireland's deliyerance had come at
last. Pat may give up his pipe, but the
whisky !-ah, there's the rubI
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-11-11

EgSsp, Write that down, clerk and the pen
AMI again ON the paper few minutes more,
bands Pmmans, exhausted is given back into the
Tmn ,us VI ms warders. The Judge knows something
rno ,noIe me accused knows nothing" Imagination
J In pelnhps magnify the sufferings OF the culprt
"n w9v secret Is being thus gradually forced from his
SaH t,ng nps Dut the Gaul0is relates matter OF
soSs t,at iropmaDn the other day refused to take
oie W ny lneulcne which had been ordered for him. lest
islu ~ snoulu contain some substance possessing the
cnnceo, ce o making him divulge what he wished to
One OF the French papers believes in an ingenious
uietuod by which a distinguished statesman of the
court OF Rome puts an end TO inoonvenlent inter-
views III the Minister does not wish to answer a
question put TO him, or thinks the audience he has
Granted extends to an unreasonable length he puts
a n1s naiu 70 MS skull cap Immediately a terrific
yvaniuonaue eXplodes behind the arIh-char OF his
imItnelce. rms noise proceeds from parrot, who
,es ,9tes tne thunder OF guns whenever the Minister
itUuones ms cap The unhappy bird is said to have
ottVngeu t 10 Admiral Lord Nelson, and was present
se Iie plCtle or Trafalgar, since which time it has
pGCh OUT OF lts mind. The noise OF the cannon conf
u ulneu win the terrible scenes It then Witnessed
ipset IT'S reason; and the poor distracted bped now
inlltalos the boom boom OF the cannonade whenever
!. seeh ms Enlnence carry his hand to his headgear
gecausc tIlls FAMILIAR gesture recalls to its memory
.nousahds OF Engllshmen uncoverng their heads at
.ue slght OF tne corpse OF Nelson, its own beloved
h'aSter, siam IN that naval engagement
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-11-11
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER II, 1869.
HON. ROBERT ]. WALKER.

Hon. ROBERT j. WALKER whose death is re-
corded in another column, and whose public
career is sketched at length elsewhere,
was in some respects the most able man ever
born In Pennsylvania. He possessed re-
markable degree of the statesmanlike saga
city which is one of the rarest attributes in
this nation of politicians. At an early period
of his life he departed from the usual line of
emigration by seeking new home in Missis-
sippi, and speedily established reputation
there which secured his admission to
the national arena that was best fitted for
the display of his talents. As young mem
ber of the United States Senate, at time
when it was filed with intellectual giants, he
strengthened and confirmed his reputation,
and during the last quarter of a century he
exercised marked and, in some cases,
controlling influence upon maay important
national events. In the Democratic National
Convention of 1914 he was the prime mover
in enforcing the two-third rule, which,
by defeating Van Buren's nomination, gave
new direction to the whole policy of the
country, and as Mr.. Polks Secretary of the
Treasury he was the author of the tariff of
1916, which gave such deep offense to his
native State, and laid the foundation of many
important political changes. In number of
leading Presidential contests pamphlets from
his pen obtained a wide circulation, and ex-
erted greater influence than any other docu-
ments of contemporaneous issue. He rendered
great aid in this manner to Buchanan in
the memorable contest of 1856, which was
lily requited in turn, by Buchanan's treat
ment of Walker when he was acting as Gov
ernor of Kansas. His career in that Office
and the occurrences connected Herewith
gave the eliminating interest to the anti
Lecompton movement, which finally resulted
in the downfall of the old Democratic party
and the triumph of the Republican organiza-
tion. With the latter Robert J. Walker was
never in full sympathy, although he aided the
cause of the nation during the war. He was
devotedly attached to the Democratic party
but one of his great aims was to purify that
party of Southern secti ionalism and of treason,
and he was a deadly antagonist Of JEFF. Davis,
whom he had opposed in Mississippi as we'll
as on broader arena. Intellectually, Robert
j. Walker had few equals. AS a lawyer, in
great national cases, he possessed wonderful
astuteness; as a statesman his perceptions
were remarkably clear; as a politician he en-
gineered some of the most difficult and i'm
portant movements ever made in this coun-
try; and as a controversial writer on political
questions he surpassed all his contemporaries.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-11-11
THE RESPONSIBILITIES or LNSUR-
ANCE COMPANIES


A CASE of considerable interest has just been
decided in the New York Superior Court, in
volving the responsibility of insurance COM
panies. An insurance company declined to
pay policy on the ground that tho person
insured vitiated it by committing suicide. 1t
was found, however, impossible to prove this,
and the affair was settled by the company
abandoning its case. This brings us to the
question whether il is to the advantage OF an
insurance company to dispute matter
of this kind. The number of mon who
would be likely to kill themselves for the sake
of securing to their families the amount for
which they may be insured, must necessarily
be so small as to be scarcely appreciable in
calculation of risks; and, indeed, death by
suicide is SO rare that it seems scarcely worth
while to consider it at all. The trouble is
that, with an exception against death by sui
eide, such as is contained in most life insu-
rance policies, the door is opened for litiga-
ton and trouble, both to insurer and insured,
without corresponding benefit to either.
Would it not be much better and more salts
factory to all parties if the insurance COM
panies were to strike an average of all risks,
understand that they are secure under every
contingency?
In other branches of the insurance business,
the manner in which policies are usually drawn
is even moro unsatisfactory, and the number
of exceptions, generally printed in the finest
type, is SO great that many persons really do
not know whether they are insured or not.
In marine insurance. especially wide door is
open to fraud; and the notorious difficulty
that insurers have in getting payment for
damages of limited amount, annually causes
a loss to the insurance companies Of thou
sands of dollars that might DO saved by a
little hberality. Many owners give the
captains of their vessels orders not to bring
in bills for damages under certain amounts that
will suficientlylarge tosecure payment. In
all of these cases the most satisfactory method
of doing business would certainly be to esti-
mate all the risks, and then strike an average
Even if the premium were to be little
higher, insurers would rather pay it than run
the risks they now do of having their property
destroyed and then to find some exception
in the policy, that had been overlooked
brought forward by the insurance companies
as an excuse for payment. Under the
present way of doing business many insurers
scarcely feel any more secure than if they had
not taken out policies at all, and the disposi-
ton manifested by some companies to shirl1
their responsibilities, if possible is not cal
culated to advance the interests of the bust
ness or to increase the confidence of property
owners.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-11-11
Plus Ly. rs. FBEE MAsONRY.

Hitchc0cks Nctg MOAHiy Magazine for December
Will contain an important article under the above
title, in answer to the recent order OF the Pope
calling before the UcumeniCal Council, as special
objects Of censure, Bible Societies and Free Masons.
The writer disputes, on the part of the Masonic fra
ternity the right OF the Pope to interfere with it's
affairs under any preteXt and shows that Masonry is
in full accord with the true spirit of Christianity.
We make the following extract from the advanced
sheets that have been furnished u.s.
''Whoever is believer in Christ is our friend and
brother irrespective of the form title under which
he chooses TO pay his homage or perform what lie
considers his religious obligations.
"But when any sect of Catholic or Protestant per-
suason attempts to dictate to mankind in matters
of state, or purely secular affairs, claim the
need be.
'The time was when priests and ministers OF the
Gospel were the main instructors and, necessarily,
tne directors OF the people, even in worldly affairs
when the reign Of caste was deemed absolutely re-
qulsite to the well-beng society but that time has
long since passed away. The temporal power then
granted to the clergy has been revoked by the dawn
ing OF greater intelligence among the masses. Cheap
educational facilities, brought about by the steam
press and the electric telegraph have been substi-
tuted in their place, and to-day men think for them
selves.
''The action of his Holiness in thus throwing
down the gauntlet in the face OF CvilizatOn-in
attempting TO revive in the nineteenth century the
obsolete dogmas of the age of darkness-and the
direct insult offered to of the purest and best of
social institutions, cannot fail to produce results
which will nearly, If not quite, eXnguish the re-
naming power OF his reign in Europe; while in
America it will be the means OF lessening respect
for him, and of convincing thousands of the great
necessity for preserving IN wide separation the
affairs OF Church and State.
Free Masonry had its birth long before Pope Plus
TX, and Judging the future by the past il will -four
ish long after his Holiness shall be numbered among
his ilustriOus predecessors. Its mission has been
ON in the path % of the Good Samaritan. and the Tes
OF virtue truth, and justice still burn brightly upon
its affairs. Its ritual has never forgotten that to
God the things that are Gods