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The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

THE "GAy" Ycsterday we
examined this new patent gang plow,
invented by Mr.. Charles L. Gay, Of
Albany Oregon, and of which trial was
made in East Portland yesterday evening
Tits plow possesses Il decided superior
ity over most all of the different patents,
which we have observed, in that its
adjustments and slides are destitute Of
anything like complication. The wheels
are four feet in diameter, aud placed at
such a distance apart, that they always
run on solid laud, except when near
finishing. The plows can be thrown in
or out ad libitum, by the simple moving
OF lever. The entire machine is adjust
able in every manner, only three levers
being used in making any alterations.
The plows which cut one foot each, can !,
by the manipulation of slide indcnted
with notches, be regulated to any desired
depth, from one inch to eleven inches.
The draught is brought to bear directly
upon the plow, and not upon the trunks
as is the case in most other gang plows.
Any number of plows can be attached
from one to four, by regulating the team
accordingly. The entire running gear
can all be manufactured and sold at the
small price of S75 00,which will place it
within the reach ofevery farmer. Ar
rangcments will doubtless soon be made
by which these plows can be manufactur-
ed in this city-iSortlmd Commercial.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

IF you should ever meet with an acci-
dent at table be composed. y gentleman
carving tough goose, had the misfor-
tune to send it entirely out of the dish into
the lap of young lady who sat next to
him, on which he looked her full in the
face, and said with the utmost coolness,
MADAM, I will thank you for that
goose"
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

A SKETCH OF BoNNER,-IansP Pat.
LeConner gives the following brief bio
graphical sketch of Robert Bonner:
Robert Derter-King of New York
Ledger and editor of the Turf. lie has
circulation or 2:15, and can trot his
mile inside of half million Of subscri-
bcrs. on ten cylinder track. All the
distinguished writers in the country trot
for his paper. He learned the art of
printing when he was colt, and by dint
of perseverance linked with native
business tact, and a thorough knowledge
of the value Of advertising, under the
saddle and to harness, he has in his
maturity become millionaire. lie is a
perfect gentleman, III hands high, of a
rich glossy color and faultless symmetry
He may be seen almost any day when
the weather is fine trotting around the
Ledger office, or writing editorials in the
Central Park
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

A French marquis was riding out one
day when he passed an old priest trotting
along contentedly on quiet donkey."Ha,
hal exclaimed the marquis, show goes
the ass, good father?" Son horseback my
son, on horseback" replied the good
priest
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15
Jhs Alba'lp gf9laters
SATURDAY, NAY 10, 1869.
Completed.


On Saturday, May Sth, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, the last rail was laid and the last
spike was driven, and the Pacific Rail-
road. the " most magnificent work of the
age, was completed. The work of con-
structing the Pacific Railroad has pro-
gressed with rapidity hitherto unchron-
icled in the history of such enterprises.
The point of junction is ten hundred and
eighty-six miles west of the Missouri riv-
er, and six hundred and ninety miles
cast of Sacramento The last tie used
was made of California Laurel, highly
polished, presented to the G. p. Il. r.
Co. by West Evens, contractor for furn-
ishing ties. The silver plate upon i,
seven inches long by six wide, bears the
following inscription ''The last tie laid
on the completion of the Pacific Railroad,
May, 1860. Directors. Stanford, G.
z. Huntington, L. b. Crocker, Mark
Hopkins, Z. III. Miller, A. p. Stanford
and Chas. Marsh. Officers-Lcland
Stanford, President; G. p. Huntington,
Vice President Charles Crocker, Super
intendent; Mark Hopkins, Treasurer; f.
II. Miller, Secretary" The last spike
driven was a golden one, suitably in
scribed, and presented to the Company
by d. Hewes, of San Francisco. The
spike was a fac simile in size and shape
of the ordinary six inch spike, to the
point of which was attached in the cast
Ing nugget of about the same length of
the spike itself, which was broken off
previous to driving the spike, probably
to be used in the manufacture of memen-
toes of the occasion by the officers of the
corporation. The value of the spike and
nugget was S41I. 1t is thus described ::
On the head is the inscription 'sThe
last spike" On one side, "The Pacific
Railroad; ground broken January Sth,
1868 4; completed May --, 1863" On
another side, this sentiment, "May God
continue the unity of our country as this
railroad unites the two great oceans of
the world" -f'Presented by David
Hewes, San Francisco" The other sides
bear the names of the Directors and
officers of the Company. The Union
Pacific Express Company furnished the
hammer, which was of silver and weigh
ed five and half pounds.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

A young girl once asked "Do tell me
why it is Cupid continues, SO long after
the invention of gunpowder, to use ar
rows p '.To avoid the report of fire.
arms which would attract the jealous, =
was the reply. fa9 ue-
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

FLoPPED.-California exchanges in
form us that Grass Valley, the stronghold
of Democracy SO long, has fopped-been
given over to the "abolitionists. At
the recent election, B. F. Harris, Re
publican, was elected Marshal by twenty
two majority, and j.. I. Sykes, Republi-
can, Recorder, by eight majority.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

A base ball match between printers
was lately played at Ottawa, ILL., Among
the players were the Speaker of tho Hi
nois House of Representatives, and the
oldest editor in the State. -
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

New DIsoovERY.-Hogs fed on meal
sprinkled with kerosene are said, when
killed, to develop superior oil for burn
ing The pork, however, must taste.
rather asphaltumish.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

An irritable man having been disap-
pointed in his boots, threatened to chaw
up the shoemaker, but compromised
by drinking cobbler
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

RAILROAD ~CELEBRATIoNs.-In San
Francisco, Chicago, New York and other
cities, on Monday last, great rejoicings
were had over the laying Of the last rail
on the Pacific Railroad. Cannon were
fired, bells rung, professions marched
through the streets with banners and
flags flying, and stirring and eloquent
speeches made in honor of the grand
achievement. The telegraph wires were
SO connected with the hammer used in
driving the ''last spike" that each stroke
was distinctly heard. almost on the in
slant, from one end of the continent to
the other Es.s ~
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

A jury in Ulster county, New York,
has awarded one Daniel D. Bell, of Roch-
ester, $4,000 damages against General
Dix, for imprisoning him in Fort Lafay-'
ettc
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

TEA.-The Young Hyson variety of
tea is said to thrive well in East Tennes-
see, and in many other portions Of the
Southwest where its culture has been at
tempted
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

A poor widow woman was relating to a
neighbor how fond her husband was of
having good fire how busy he would
make himself in fixing it SO it would burn
'ssAh poor, dear man. she continued,
II hope he has como to a place where they
keen GOOD fires.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

The wickedest woman in Missouri re-
sides at Linneus. She drinks whisky,
swears, breaks windows, and threatens to
cut the throat Of her husband, besides
screaming murder at night in the streets
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

A waggish miner iu Idaho proposes a
meeting to compel the merchants to lay
over their books for another year, after the
manner of laying over claims.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

Don't be too anxious to solve conun
drum. We know man who got two.
black eyes in endeavoring to find out the
difference between man and woman
fighting in the streets.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

We learn that an oil spring has been
found in Klickitat Valley, about twenty
five miles north of this city, and the indi-
cations are f1attering.-O. &. Enterprise.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

The rate Of legal tenders at San Fran
cisco for the present month, for Internal
Revenue purposes, has been fixed at 75l
cents gold.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

BoLD.-Fiye men, masked, entered in
daylight the Office of Wells. Fargo IL Co.,
at Truckee, when people were continually
passing on the sidewalk three of them
went in at the front door aud two at the
back, presenting cooked pistols at the
officers and other persons. The clerk
seized chair and struck one of the rob-
bers blow over the head. The villains
then fred several shots, fortunately miss
ing, each time. Becoming alarmed for
their personal safety, the robbers fed,
minus booty
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

The opinion that General Grant ought
to settle the Cuban difficulty by taking
the island is making great progress in
England.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

The British Government demands the
surrender of the Mary Lowell, and an
apology from Spain for her capture and
detention. @Fhast a.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

President Grants father has recon-
mendedi lady living in Cairo, Illinois,
for the post. Office at Batavia, Ohio, and
the appointment will probably be made.
Thetladies have no reason to complain Of
recognition under the government. ee
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

Mrs. Partington says, "Isac, when you
enter the state of almony l want you
should choose well informed and very
voracious young person; then your pros
perity will be certain, and your love will
be infernel"
"Well, Granny, 'praps you won'tl live to
see it"
Isaac don't want to live much long
er after the breath leaves my~body, and
when | get through with this world I
shall not enjoy any more trouble.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

A miners amentation-ssVein! vein
give ore y
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

At Melbourne, Australia, paper is
printed in Chinese characters, edited by
an exAlgerian officer, and corrected by
IA native of Buenos Ayres, who spent the
early years eff his life at Perkin
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

Lucy Stone is said to be ''an ornament
to both SEX ga ~ E III
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

| Gov. Bullock, of Georgia, is practical
printer, rand formerly resided in Utica,
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

Why cannot o medical man ever be
wide awaks?- Because they are always
"dosing" .,
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

{ The Tidal eWaue complains of the
slightest times for money ever known in
Owyhee.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-15

To dispel darkness from about you
make light of your troubles. 81.
"A willing prisoner-A man locked in
slumber U n....z...L :. !. ..a.a y ss;4svf
% Everyday is q little life, and our whole
life is but day repeated. si ysa.E ans
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-03-27
BY Grubbs & Williams, Auctioncers,
Eleventh street between Main and Bank.

TRUST SALE OF VALUABLE FARM
L ING AND COAL LANDS, in IIENRICO
COUNTY. A FEW MILES ABOVE RICH
MOND.-By decree rendered by the Circuit Court
Of the city OF Richmond on the eth day of FebriI-
MeGruder and others, am directed, as trustee
under the deed from u s. NcGruder. or the 2lst
day March 1867 to secure the debt due to Jones' S
administrator, to sell the several LOTS OF LAND
allotted by the said decree to the said H. s. Nc
Gruder or so much thereof as may be necessary.
the 5th day of april. 1859 at IL O'Clock. NJ. that
being the first day of the 4 ril term Of HenricO
County Court, In front Of Henrico county court
house. GEL to the highest bidder, at public auction
the said lots Of land.
LOT No. !, on the Three-rhopned road Just
above Short Pump. containing THREE HUN
DRIED AND FORTY SIX ACRES, adjoining the
McGruder. Fannie Cousins. Joseph Jude. Angus
tus Jude Jack Nichols, and Deitri * estate.
LOT No. :. containing NIEETY-EIGHTh AND
THREE QUARTER ACRES. adjoining The lands
of reuben Ellis, John g. Thurman, w. If. Nc
Gruder, samuel Ellis, and the Coal Mining Com
pany. Both or these tracts are well timbcred
with wood Of original growth.
TWENTY-FIVE ACRES, and LOT No. 4, OH
Tuckahoe creek. containing SEVENTEEN AND
A-HALFA CRES. These last two lots are in the
coal region, and are believed to have cosl upon
them.
TERMS One-fourth cash; and the residue at
six, twelve. and eighteen months, negotiable notes
for deferred payments with interest added and The
title retained till the whole purchase money Is
THOMAS J. EVANS,
Trustee and special commissioner.
GRUBB5 WILLIAMS. Auctioneers. NH u
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-03-27

q STaANGE FREAK OF A MAN OF GENIUS.
A few years ago Laurence Oliphant, who
Mentto England ss the Secretary of the
Japanese Mission, made Q deep impression
on the fashionable and political world by
his brilliant talents. He was compare
tiyeiy unknown, but in a few months took
oil hearts by storm. He obtained seat in
Parliament, moved in the highest circles
Of society, and was the universal fayorite
OF the world Of fashion. He was once seen
saunsering into the Travellers Club with
two. men leaning on his arms -one his
Acyal sHighness the Prince Of Wales the
sfner, h!s; MsJesty the King Of Denmark
Snsa . insnre as that which 10y before this
handsome, clever, fascinating Young dinlo.
matist, says an English paper, eny man
Tsgat have enyied. Suddenly, however.
assase oliphant was missed from his
I plase IN society, from club, and $ House.
AAa opera. Where he had gone none could
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-03-27

suYERsrSrroYs-IThe two bodies of the
nersons murdered recently lin Lebanon,
Indians, we're exhumsd last week iandEsub-
ieoted 10 a post iniortem examinations The
crowd present, numbering sbout two hun
bred, appointed eight judges, who sat on
one eide-of thetablsF the church where
the, examination: vas made. The crowd
we're marched siugly past the bodies each
enc being required to touch the. bodlesIthe
idea being that when the guilty one touched,
the blood would flow afresh from the
wounds. The judges pronounced the guilty
fone not present 81 .2tLieSs g ,aos
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-03-27
BY Grubbs u Williams, Auctioneers, !.
Eleventh between Main and Bank streets.

beautiful BUILDING LOT ON MAR
ID SHALL STREET BETWEEN TWENTY
SECOND AND TWENTY-THIRD STREETS
FOR SALE At sUCTIOE.--We will sell at
auction, on the premises on THURSDAY the lst
day OF April. at 81 O'Clock p. a., the beautiful
BUILDING LOT located as above. adjoining the
residence of John X. MouEtcastIe. Fsjl. lie t
fronts thIrty-three feet on The north SHE Of Mar
shall street, and runs back one hundred and twenty
feet to AT alley fourteen feet wide.
TERMS !: Onc-fourth cash balance at four,
eight. and twelve months for negotiable notes, in
terCst added secured by a trust deed.
GRUBBS u WILLIAMS.
NH 81 Auciioreers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-03-27
PICTURES, HIIRRoRs,I Sc 81 !.

~ W.sAUNDERs(A GENr FOR SMITH
We e. HOLDEN), 800 BROAD STREET. BE-
TWEEN THIRD AND FOURTH, RICHMOND,
VA, Manufacturer or Picture aud Looking
Glasses and Publisher or Pictures or sll descrip-
tions has constantly on hand large assortment Of
Oh Paintings, highly-colored autographs, best
steel EngraviBgs and 1hrcmos OF superior quail
Among the epgrayings can DC found the Burial OF
1atane. Franklin at this Court OF 81 Jsmes, Lon
don, l7Tl and others too numerous 10 mension. ~
notice. a 80
Gilt and ROSE MOULDING furnished to the
trade at New York prices. sg8fS III
". B.-Owt3g 10 the scarcity OF money am Eell-
Ing by weekly instruments TO parties residing In tie
ci y and suburbs. Particular attention paid 70
cr1erS from the country. 1nk la-eodcxf
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-03-27

A MAN IxrALEp UPON rHs TINES OF 1
HAY-Fonx.-On Monday last aterrible. ana
most unusual accident happened IN " esq
,stsphentown, M, Y .,ato Daniel .. Tiff, ?
farmer Of that place.; as sss ro al nIs
the sIe;rh upset The hay-fork was lodged
in the drill standing upright, snd Mr.. Tiff
was thrown upon IL, the tines entering his
body and holding him in thstS position. A
Mr.. Wheeler, who WAS fortunately With
him, made an Intellectual ieffortito lift him
from the tines, and was. only able ito re-
lieye him from Ibis rperiious' situation By
raising him with the fork and laying him
upon the snow, and then drawing the tines
from his body. Had no one been near he
must have died in % very little time, as he
was really sitting upon the fork, unable to
help himself, with the tines imbedded IN
his body. Althoughvery badly injured,
the physician expresses a shoped his re-
roraru rv.y .f--r d4Gc -fgryFg
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-03-27

GETTING TIsED OF THEM.-We recently
conyersed with a lady from Pennsylvania,
and learned from her that the farmers and
citizens generally Of Lancaster, Dauphin,
Blair, Adams; and York counties, in that
State, are annoyed ITO death by gangs of
travelling negroes, who line the public,
roads, begging, stealing, and committing oil
sorts Of outrages. To use her own. words,
she says I" The freeing Of the southern
slaves has proven curse to the people Of
Pennsylvania They of Pennsylvanaa, at
would seem from this, are now on the stool
of repentance Cambridge (lid.) Herald.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-03-27
BY z, Bowman, AnctIoneer,
No. l2ll Main street.

THIRST AND EXTRA LARGE SPRING
il SALE.-On TUESDAY the seth Instant COM
mencing ut 10 O'Clock, Will sell as my store
rooms 4 line Of MERCHAN Disc uuequalled In
largcness and attraction. he stock embraces In
part .1s- ""
A choice assortment OF Foreign snd Domestic
Fancy and ttapie Dry Goods, White Goods,
and Linen Goods;
a most desirable line or Dress Goods, such as
Black and Colorei silks, Poplins, Lawns. ia
comets, pelainen. alpacas, etc;
A. great variety Of fine slack Cloths Doeskins,
and Fancy Cassimeres
And 4 full assortment IF Ladies' and Gentlemen's
Furnishing Goods.
A large and attractive lice Of Ready Made Cloth
Ing suited for spring and summer sales;
100 cases Soft Hats for mems and boys wear-all
fresh and desirable goods, and Including the
latest styles. -..
ALSO,
SEQ cases Boots, Shoes BrOgans. and Balmorals,
for mems women's and childrcn's wear, IN
great variety Of style and quality, and COLI
signed by the largest eastern boot and shoe
manufacturers.
The attention Of our merchants is earnestly So
important and attractive one. The goods are all
fresh and seasonablc, and will be sold without re-
serve.
Catalogues will be ready On morning Of sale.
TENNIS All sums under $l0o cash /; from 300 to
$3c0, sixty days over that amount, ninety days
credit with approved paper.
..-. Auctioncer and Commission Merchant.
NH 22-5truThSMHTu
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-03-27
BY Wellington Goddin,
Luctioneer and Real Estate Agent.

TWO HANDSOME BRICK TENE-
Il MENTS ON ct. STEPHEN AND HAKER
STREETS. AND TWO LOTS-ON BAKER BE-
TWEEN ST. JAMESAND ST. JOHN STREETS,
FOR SALE At AUCTION.-Wiil be sold at
auction. on the premises. on TUESDAY The soth
March, 1859 at O'Clock 2. NJ. those TWO COM
PORTABLE BRICK TENEMENTS located as
above, one Of which Is occupied by Mrs Gaskins,
They contain five rooms each besides brick
kitchen, wood-house, &C, and water In the yard,
and now In frst-rate repair. and admirably
adapted for small families; after which viii be
sold TWO LOTS with large framed stable there
on opposite the Male Orph N asylum, each IS by
l28 feet to an alley.
TERMS Ope-fourth cash: balance at 4, 8, and
Il months, bearing interest. etc.
NH u w. GODDIE, Auct fone er.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-03-27
BY Thomas W. Kecsee, Auctioneer,
a.,a No. 1911 Main street, Soil

FURNITURE, DRY GOODS, LINEN,
Il HATS, CLOTHING. &C.. At SUCTION
1 win sell at my store, No. 1917 Main street, on
MONDAY next, the goth Of March. at 10 O'Clock,
an assortment Of HOLD AND KITCHEN
FURNITURE, consisting Of -. -s.7a
Mahogany Bureaus sideboard5, Washstands,
Dining and Pier Tables, $50 400 -Na si
One very fine set Of Gotta go Furniture, err>f
Hair and Shuck Mattresses,
Cooking Parlor, and Store Stoves
Nails. -r ~..s. a+s .zna.- ... ...r.r.t
Two very fine Office Desks,
Office Table, Letter Press, &c;
A lot Of Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Hosiery,
Gloves, Watch Chains, Medicines, &C., from a
country store declining business.
NH AZ a.. THOMAS w. KEESEE. Auctioneer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-03-27
BY A. G. PuIlism, Auctioneer. d

FTRUsTEE'S SALE OF HOUSE AND
Il TWO LOTS ADJOINING MANCHESTER.
as trustee III q deed executed by Thomas Murphy
to me for certain purposes therein mentioned,
dated I'd day Of kprtl, les and duly recorded In
field county, shall expose for sale at public auc-
ton, on the premis es. on WEDNESDAY the Ith
LOTS Nos 81 and Is. mentioned In said deed No.
81 fronts Is feet on Jefferson street, running back
11s feet with good framed building thereon. No.
5s vacant lot OF same size, on Adams street all
enclosed. nEE.t..JI Oh, ,EsE4# t.'
T. TERrlS: Made known at sale. -...r:L- ss-
.t1' WILLIAM AMBERS, Trustee.
= Sale conducted by a. G. PULLIAM, AuCtioneer.
/ ,yn
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-03-27

Professor scoutetten, Of Metz, has writ
ten to the Paris Academy Of Medicine on
the subject Of cutaneous absorption. He
maintains that the skin when healthy
does not absorb and that no bath whatever
can have any effect or it. The doctor is 30
positive on this subject that he offers him
self to be experimental on by entering any
bath containing poisonous substances,
whether mineral or vegetable, provided
they have no corrosive qualities, he fur