The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-12-31

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Religious IIotiee.-There will be services by
che NJ. B. Church. South, regularly on the second
Sabbath in cash month, at the Baptist Church in
this cry, at II o'clock A. N.
PuBLIc INsTALLArIoN.-A large number
OF Masons, accompanied by an equal mum.
bsr Of ladies, left this city for Corvallis, on
che steamer Echo, last Monday, to attend
the Masonic installation in that city. From
the fact Of the proverbial slowness of the
beat and che additional fact that a heavy
south wind was blowing directly in her
'.snouts all the way up, it may be correctly
Imagined that the trip was a slow one; but
the passengers amused themselves by dane
ing and pleasant conversation, and when
We arrived at Corvallis the utmost good feel
ing and gayety prevailed. The installation
was at the Court House, which was densely
crowded by the brethren and their families,
added tn which were large number OF
spectators, who had been drawn there by
curiosity or interest. The installation of
the officers Of the Royal Arch Chapter was
Grst in order, and was very impressive
and instructive ceremony. Next came the
installation Of the Blue Lodge officers,
which was followed By an address on Ma.
sonry by Hon. John Burnett The address
was beautiful legend on Masonry, and a
lecture on morality and charity of the very
first order, and doubtless made many heart
present enter tain a more favorable and en-
larged opinion Of the objects and tenets Of
the :. Order of the Mystic Tie" The GER
emOnies were intersperSed with appropriate
music by we'll trained quaHette Of singers,
aided by melodean accompaniment, fea-
ture.Whieh was highly appreciated 10y those
present. After the installation vas over a
bountiful supper was served by Major John
son at the City Hotel, which was partaken
of and enjoyed to the fullest extent by over
one hundred persons The Major certainly
understands how to eater to the Dalates of
his guests.
Our PARTY e next morning had a quick
and safe return home on the steamer Rel
GHee, feeling that it vas god for them to go
away and good to come home again.
CHRIsrMAs AT ALBAxY.-At Parrish's
Hall the United Presbyterian, Congregation
al and Baptist Sabbath School scholars,
with their tezchers and PareHts, had a gay
time. The halt was crowded with seekers
after pleasure and amusement, and Slmnsi
every device vas introduced to afford de-
light to those assembled. Baskets pf cake
and fruit were passed around prnmis ;unusly,
and the little ones deEoured the gr.0dIies with
= relish sharpened By true enjoyment. Fnr
the edi6eatiOn of the children, Rev S. G.
Irvine gave 4 miniature panoramic exhiLi-
tion with his magic lantern, viii "a was
highly appreciated by all present.
At the u. E. Church the children had a
Christmas tree and a ''famous good time
generally" Santa Claus vas most profuse
and lavish in his gifts tn the children, and
they were happy accordingly.
The ball at Houek & Myers Hotel was a
brilliant success in the fullest sense. of the
term. About twenty FIVE couple were pres
eat. representing the beauty, grace and
fashion Ct car city. The supper, gotten up
and superintended by Messrs- Brcnner and
RnggeEs, was an excellent repast, rejecting
credit on those engaged in its preparation !;
and the music, diseoursed by Mr. Ross and
Master Brenner. was universally pro-
nnuneed the test ever furnished on similar
occasion in our city. The spacious apart
nnents OF the magnificent building were
brilliantly lighted and comfortably warmed,
and the scene throughout the evening was
stirring and animated, and all thought that
It was good to be there. and that to hop.
SHOT.-Last Monday night man named
Dunham shot himself at Corvallis under
the following circumstances, as he relates
them himself: He went to his room at the
City Hotel about midnight, and was exam.
lining revolver which was loaded but seem.
ed to be cat of repair, when his han d slip.
ped from the drawn hammer and tho pistol
vent of and vas pointed SO thet the ball en-.
tered the stomach. DIR. Lee vas cal ed and
probed the wound but was unable to find
the ball, which was somewhere in the dia-
phragm. The mans life was supposed 10
Ise in critical condition at last aeco unts.-
He is sn old man, tinsmith, and ha Is been
drinking very hard for some weeks back,
and there are some who discredit bis story
of the affair, and believe that he attempted
suicide while under the influence of liquor.
RIOToUs.-Last Friday night, Marshall
Bell, of Corvallis, attempted to arrest some
rOughs in saloon at that place, when they
drew weapons and resisted, bat at last he
succeeded in accomplishing his purpose and
lodged one of the parties in Jail. But
sometime that night the prisoners friends
effected his escape. Several suspected par.
ties we're arrested, and were to haYe been
tried for this ofFense on last Tuesday, which
we since learn resulted in the acquittal of