The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-03-27
National Lincoln Monument Association.

AaSOG1atIOus
The loyal people of the United States
of all classes, feeling love and venera-
ton for the great patriotism, noble char
acter and unequalled services of ABRA-
HAM LINCOLN, late President of the
United States, who fell, by the hand of
foul assassin, martyr to the great cause
of Human Rights, and desiring to express
their appreciation of his many virtues
and sublime character in manner worthy
of the American name, and commemorate
in the most fitting way the great charter
of emancipation and Liberty in our land,
Congress, in order to make efectual such
desire passed, law which was approved
by the President, March 30th, 1867, IN
cooperating the "National Lincoln Mon
ument Association" The intent and
| purpose of this Association is to collect
| funds and make all necessary plans and
| arrangements to erect suitable monu-
| ment to that noblest and purest of patri-
OTIS and statesmen, somewhere within the
grounds in the City of Washington.
| This Association has agents in every city,
| town and hamlet in the United States,
whose duty and pleasure it is to take
contributions, from the smallest to the
greatest, and forward the same to the
Treasurer of the Association, Hon. f. E.
Spinner, at Washington City. It is ex-
pected every true and loyal citizen of
the United States will wish to contribute
something towards the erection of last
ing monument to commemorate the devo-
ton to Country and Liberty that inspired
the great soul of our martyred President,
and caused him to live and act for his
country and the noblest ends and high
est good of humanity. Every true man
and woman whose earnest cooperation at
home during the great struggle for nation
al life and the principles of civil liberty,
gave strength to our cause; every soldier
and sailor who fought, on land or on sea,
to uphold and maintain the "Old Flag"
will esteem it pleasure, an honor, to be
numbered among the contributors to this
monument. Knowing this to be the case,
this Association was formed, agencies
distributed throughout the country, thus
giving each chance to contribute his
or her mite to this noble and patriotic
object, SO that when the work shall be
completed it will be eminently national, a
source of pride and glory to our country
and an honor to our people.
Our worthy Postmaster, E. A. Free
land, is agent for the Association IN this
city, and will take charge of any contri-
buttons made by our citizens. The
names of those subscribing are written
in book furnished by the Association.
These books are to be bound and deposit
ed in the monument, when completed.
Let all who can, contribute Immediately,
SO that the work may be promptly done.
MEDICAL CARD-See the card of DIR.
G. HI. Raffety in this mornings paper.
The Doctors recommendations are of the
first character, and we commend him
to all those needing medical attendance.
BRIEF MENTIoN.-Coid, raw winds
have prevailed the greater part Of the
week, with intermittent showers.
! Considerable sickness is reported in
different portions of the county.
Hank Mendenhall is fixing up his
meat market in fine style.
| Senders, Sternberg & Co have received
their new goods. They have the eve
locipede hat"-the latest thing out.
It is supposed that Circuit Court will
adjourn the present week.
The sound of the hammer can be heard
in various portions of the city, denoting
improvements.
Fire Engine-house rooted in 'out Of
the wet" and will soon be ready for
s:dedication" ceremonies.
The wet weather of the present week
swellcd our paper to unusual dimensions.
Business during the week an improve
ment over the preceding one.
Base ball game Saturday ut P. NJ,
if the weather is not too stormy. Come
out.
BoRN.-On the 10Th inst, to the wife
of Samuel Fleener, daughter. Mrs. E.
is upwards of fifty years of age.