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The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-06-26

PIT RIVER AND VALLEY.-The or
igin of the name of this river and valley,
emanates from the numerous pits built
in that section as means of entraping
the Pintes, with whom the Pit River In
dians had bitter contests several years
ago. These pits are built something
similar to the round cement cisterns
with small opening at the surface, in
geniously covered with thin coating of
soil containing grass, apparently con-
cealing any vestige of such dangerous
opening in the ground. These pits are
from twelve to fourteen #. in depth, and
owing to the arching top, it is impossible
to get foot hold towards climbing to
the outlet. Cattle and horses as we'll as
men have tumbled into these pits, but
they are now going to ruin, most of
them having cayed in, the Indians trust
ing to their guns, since becoming ac-
quainted with their use, as a more
reliable mode Of warfare.
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VARIOUS ITEMS.

The Steamer ,Stoshoae has descended
safely from Old's Ferry through the big
canyon on Snake river.
The Salt Lake Telegraph, published at
Ogden, has about fifteen columns of
Chicago advertisements. Business seems
to be pushing westward.
The new gold discoveries at Capo,
about ninety miles south of Owyhee and
about fifteen miles east of the Idaho
Central road, are attracting much atten-
ton.
The charge for sleeping cars on the
Central Pacific is SIS extra for each half
section, including two seats and bed for
two, from Sacramento to Promontory
The cost of passage ticket to the same
point is $50-all in gold.
A redwood log, two feet in diameter,
was struck, few days since, at depth
Of over 200 feet below the sea level, in
boring an artesian well upon the place of
Judge Billings, in Santa Clara, Califor-
MIA. When that log was growing the
ground upon which It stood must have
been at least $50 feet higher than it is
now.
Ex-Chief Justice Bowers of Idaho has
brought suit against Chief Justice Noggle
to test the right of the latter to assume
the Office which he now holds by appoint
ment Of the President and confirmation Of
the Senate. Bowers relies upon the
terms Of the organic act of the Territory
to sustain him in holding the Office fol
four years from the time Of his appoint
ment.
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PROGRAMNE:

Salute of thirteen guns at sunrise, and rim gin g
of the city bells; at noon salute of thirty
guns, and thirteen at sunset.
The procession will form at 10 A. n. on Broad
abin street, right resting Second street. in the
following order:
National Colors.
Albany Brass Band.
Officers of the Day.
City and County Officers.
Public Schools
Car, with GODDESS of Liberty and Aids, and thirty
seven girls to represent each State in the Union.
Nine boys, on horseback, to represent the differ
ent Territories.
Albany Fire Company with Fire Engine.
Citizens Foot.
Citizens on Horseback.
Citizens in Carriages.
The procession will move at I01 precisely, to
First street. up First to Calipooia. up Calipooa
Seventh, down Seventh to Washington, thence
to Fifth down Fifth to Ferry, down Ferry to
First, down First to Hackleman's Grove, where
the following exercises will be observed:
Music by the Band.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
Music by the Glee Club
Reading the Declaration of Independence.
Music by the Band.
Grafton.
Music by the Band.
Picnic Dinner.
At S o'clock P. NJ. the procession will reform
and march back to the Fire Company's House,
and there disband.
Soiree will be given at Parish Hall, by the
Fire Company, in the evening.
Citizens of Albany, Linn and adjoining counties
are invited to be present and participate the
occasion. By order of the
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS
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From Our warn spring. Correspondent.

EDITOR REa1srER:
Little Injun is once again surrounded
by the comforts and luxuries of home
Long years ago his fathers "wigwam''
was sheltered by the branches Of a noble
tree, which stood close by the waters of
the mighty Willamette There, in the
days of his youth, he climbed crab-apple
trees, and was spanked for tearing his
clothes. There, too, it was that he de-
lighted to ride noble "Cayuse horse "
Time rolled on; he left the home of his
youth, and his feet trod the soil of Ochoco
Valley. Alone, he stood amidst valleys
most beautiful He viewed the Oehoco
winding its way through beautiful mead
ows, but still he sighed for red apples
and ..Cayuse horse." but had them not.
At last pioneer cabins sprang up if by
magic around him, and he was once more
permitted to See live Webfoot. He
ceased to wish for the luxuries of a civil
lied life, and at last became-happy.
So it will be with many person some
will find that it is far easier to sit in a
cosy parlor and discuss the poetry Of a
life on the frontier, than it is to live that
will be denied comforts which are hard
to do without, but time will soon roll on,
aud then we can be equally as well pro-
yided for as we could be in misty Web
| foot.
Little Injun viii now proceed to give
few items. Bently, alias Flint, the
cattle speculator, tried his game at Ocho-
co. He caused great many of the
people to work for him several days, for
which, of course, they received nothing
He hired a couple of teams to go with
him to the Dalles. They received some
fifty dollars in cash from him. He pur-
chased at the Dalles several hundred dol
lars worth of goods, and paid about one
hundred and thirty dollars on the con
tract, but before he had gotten sixty
miles from the Dalles the owners had the
goods attached, and out Of his hands
To sum up his transactions at Ochoce
and the Dalles-he is out of "pocket'
about two hundred and thirty dollars
He will doubtless pronounce Ochoco :
| "bilk." Guliiford Bros. have arrived a
Oehoco with two hundred and fifty head
of cattle, and have returned to the valley
with the intention of driving out abou
that many more. Garden and grair
fields were looking finely, and everybody
and his wife were enjoying good health
/ LITTLE INJJTN.
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Agents Wanted-$10 Day.
Two $40 Maps for 81.
LoYDeS
Patent Revolving Double Maps

Two continents, America and Europe, and
America with the United States portion
an immense scale.
coLoRED In 4 GOO COUNTIES.
FHHHESE great Maps. just completed. 64x
4 81 inches large, show every place of import
ance, all Railroads date, and the latest atera-
tons in the various European Stttes. Thcso
Maps needed in every school and family in
the land-tlley occupy the space of one Map. and
by means of the Rovcrscs, either side be
thrown front, and any part brought level to tire
eye. County rights and large discount given to
good Agents.
Apply for Circulars, Terms, and send money
for and see sample Maps first, if not sold taken
back demand. J. T. LLOYD,
May 22-1m % Cortland street, n. Y.
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TREELEss.-A Nebraska editor says,
shell is treeless,' and taking this asser-
tion for a text, warmly urges his readers
to splant trees,' in order that Nebraska
and hell may differ at least in that re-
spect
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STATE ITEMS.
From the Roseburg Ensign ::

From the KoseDurS EHStYH
Very encouraging reports continue to
be received from Myrtle Creek mines.
We are informed that in the Weaver
claim 1924 was taken out by five hands
from ten hours washing Other claims
are said to be superior to this.
We notice that ground has been broken
for the foundation of the new Court House,
and the stone to be used in laying it will
soon be on the ground.
The Corvallis city election resulted IN
the success of what Bro. Carter terms the
sswhisky ticket Temperance, and not
politics, being the issue.
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PERsoNAL.-We were pleased to
meet Mr.. J. J. Sprenger, of Lancaster.
Pennsylvania, on Friday morning. We
hope Mr.. S. will become permanent
resident of Albany.
d. Froman, Esq, City Marshal, re-
turned yesterday from short sojourn
in Portland, looking as happy as ever.
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Over. 10000 Persons
TTNESTIFY to the wonderful cures of
DR.. j. w. Murray,S

Balsam for he Liver and Blood, Natures own
remedy. One of the celebrated physicians Of
Portland says he is cured of the Lung and Liver
com plaint, and says he owes his life to
DIR. E1urray's Lung and Liver Balsam.
Read what be says
PORTLAND, May 2I, 1869.
/ have tried DIR. J. W. Murray's Lung ami
liver Balsam. l used it in my family with the
best of success. I WAS sick for some months and
used every remedy. called in several physi-
clans, but they did good. exhausted
every remedy known to the medical profession,
and received no benefit. This Lung ard Liver
Balsam cured me, and do not hesitate TO recon-
mend it to the public good and safe remedy
to the public and my friends. 1t is good, and
those who know me, many do in this State, as
L have lived in many parts of it, know that
would not recommend them to thing that
had merit, because / am opposed to quack
remedies. q. w. BROWN, III. u.
General Agents:
SMITH DAVIS, Portland, Oregon.
HODGE & CALEF,
June 5, '69-39tf
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-06-26

A Hong Kong letter of April 20th
states that % articles, embodying highly
important concession, are to be added to
the next Burlingame treaty. These are
intended to afford better protection and
commercial facilities to foreigners.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-06-26

The water from Boise river has been
turned into the ditch at Boise City, and
that place, and the surrounding country
is now supplied with an abundance of
water for the purposes of irrigation. It
is said thot water is not used there to any
great extent as beverage.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-06-26

On the Goth, near Fort Wallace,
Kansas, the Indians attacked and cap
tured three mule teams. They were
pursued, and all the mules recaptured
but two.
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IMPORTANT DIscovERY.-Eelsa are, it
is now decided for certain, nothing but
water snakes, and bring forth their
young alive. IF they will only learn to
skin each other they will resemble
human beings in more than one respect.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-06-26

PRoGREssIvE.-Civ is steadi-
ly advancing at the East. They have
not ye. abolished capital punishment,
but have got to giving criminals chlori-
form before hanging. This was done
lately at Rome, New York.
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SMELLS ITS PosITIoN.-The Port
land Herald says: ssThe poison of Re-
publican victories has tainted the entire
political atmosphre." Whereupon the
Oregonian retorts stThere is rather an
offensive smell arising from the carcass
of defunct Democracy, that's fact"
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-06-26

CARPET BAGGER.--The Democratic
Convention at Dadeville, (Aiabama,) for
the Third District, nominated J. G..
Jenkison for congress. He is a North
ern man by birth but settled in Ala
bama in 1862. He is not known as a
politician.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-06-26

The young ladies of Josephine county
have discovered a new name for a buggy.
The girls down that way call them hug
ging machines: and the girls ought to
know
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-06-26

The legal rate of interest in California
was changed by the act of March 80,
1868, from ten toseven per cent. per an
mum but, by express contract, any
higher rate may be charged and collect
ed.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-06-26

IN PoRTLAND.-Seuator Williams
arrived in Portland on Monday evening
in time to rejoice with the Republicans
over the victory gained at the municipal
election.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-06-26

1t is said that William E. Astor's an
nual income is 100000, yet he never
assists any charity, helps the deserving
or does any good with his money.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-06-26

JEs So.-A contemporary says that
transcendentalism is the spiritual cognos-
cence of psychological irrefragibiity,
concuitant, ademption of encolumnient
spirituality and etherialized contention
subsultory concretion.-Er.
Well, who in thunder disputes it.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-06-26

EARTHQUAKE.-On the morning of
the 22d heavy shock of earthquake
was experienced at Olympia, Washington
Territory. The shock was heavy enough
to awaken those who were asleep. A
similar shock was felt at Steilacoom.
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She Albang 2eojster.

WEATHER as blazes during the
forepart of the week. At present writ
ing cool, cloudy, and indications Of rain.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-06-26

Common newspaper is the best article
with which to clean glass. The chemi-
cal preparation Of some ingredient of the
printing ink gives beautiful polish.
Slightly moisten piece of paper, roll it
up and rub the glass, then take dry
soft piece and repeat the the process.
No lint will remain as in the case Of
using cloth.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-06-26

Henry j. Raymond, for number of
years editor of the New York Times, is
dead. The funeral services transpired
on the 2lst
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Executor,s Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
IN have been appointed Executors of the estate
of Thomas Martin, deceased, by the County Court
of Linn county, Oregon That all claims against
the estate must be presented to the undersigned
at their residence in Harrisburg, in said county,
duly verified, within six months from the date
hereof. JOHN r. MARTIN.
HIRAM SMITH
POWELL FLIsN, Attys. Executors.
Albany. Oregon, May ~, 1s69-S6w4
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CROPS IN CALIroRaIA.-Late nc
counts speak of the crops in California IS
generally excellent. The prospect for
higher prices for wheat are very slim.
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ssGAY.. NEWS.
Farmers Can Ride 8nd PlOw,
BY SECURING ONE OF THE
GAY !" PLOWS.
Manufactured and sold for the very low price Of
500 and $815.

TuNHE simplicity and practicability of this new
III Plow commends it favorably to the special
notice of every farmer. 1t possesses a decided
superiority over all other p1ows now in use. The
wheels four feet in diameter, and run on the
unplowed land. Its entire construction is in no
way complicated. The plow is managed in every
to be used in making any alteration. The supe-
riority of the ''Gay" Plow will be clearly shown
by the following certificate
We, the undersigned, citizens of Linn county.
Oregon, having purchased and used upon our
farms the "Gay' Plow, hereby certify that tho
same has given US entire satisfaction. Its facility
for adjusting to suit the depth of furrow without
moving from the seat, is simple and easy. We
like the plow for its draught, because the is
brought to bear directly upon the plow-beam in
and durable, all except the woodwork being con-
structed of wrought iron-no castings are used.
The wheels running upon the solid land is an ad-
vantage over other gang -plows, In striking Of
essary changes in the machinery, and the seat is
always level, not throwing tho driver forward or
sideways as in other plows. Better work and
more Of it can be accomplished by the use Of this
Plow than by hand.
We take pleasure in recommending the "GAYn
PLow to our brother farmers, as one having no
superior in Oregon.
j. G. REED, W. p. ESHOM.
A. s. LooNEY, E. w. PIKE,
VIII. GoLTTREE. H. DAVIDSON.
May goth, 1859.
The "GAY" PLow is manufactured by II.
Goulding, Portland Machine Shop.
All orders viii be promptly attended to by adj
dressing,
C.. r. GAY,
Portland, Oregon.
Albany Agents.
J. BARROWS q CO., Agents
for Linn q Benton counties
JOHN BRIGGS, Agent
for Linn q Benton counties.
May %, 'e9-37
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Five thousand emigrants left Liver
pool during the week ending Saturday
for different points in America.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-06-26

The Willamette is very low at this
point, but steamers continue to arrive
and depart as usual.
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more than welcome.
THE KANSAS DIFFIcULTIEs.-There
is war in Kansas. Owing to multi
rlicity of treaties and the decisions of
half dozen or more of commissions sent
to investigate titles and settle claims in
the Cerekee neutral lands in Southern
Kansas, the real ownership OF the pro-
erty has become hopelessly involved.
One Joy, the agent of railaoad corpora
ton, claims the monopoly Of the lands.
The settlers, mostly squattcrs and
numbering about $4,000, who have
acquired certain rights by the treaties,
are not disposed to concede his claims
and disturbances have already taken
place. The Governor of Kansas has
asked for troops to restore order but
Congressman Clark thinks it would be
unwise to send force there at present.
He is going home from Washington in a
few days and will try his skill in the dis
trict as a volunteer peacemaker. The
people of Kansas sympathize with the
settlers, but the Sta'e authorities uphold
Joy and the corporation.
A LIBERAL CREDIToR.-A wealthy
Englishman, said to have been at one
time member of Parliament, who was
a conspicuous friend of the United States
in England during the rebellion, bought
large amount of the early issues of
fve-twenty bonds. Some time ago he be-
gan correspondence with the treasury
department in reference to the interest
on the bonds, dating his letters at Man
chester. He said he thought the 6 pei
cent. gold interest too high and for his
part he was willing to take half that
amount. Within few days the Secre
tary has received another letter from the
same gentleman, dated at a point in Penn
sylvania, referring to his previous CORES
| pondence and inclosing a ST 900 FIVE
twenty bond and seven $50 coupons
which he returns to the government as set
tlement for the past and intimates desire
to have the matter so arranged in the future
| that he can divide the interest with ths
government each year, retaining only
per cent himself Mr. Boutwell, ha:
answered his letter thanking him for hi:
great generosity, and asking him to visi
| Washington in order that the matter may
| be arranged as he desires.
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J. QUINN THORNTON,
Attorney and Counselor at Law

ALBANY, OREGON.
WILL practice in the superior and inferior
w courts of Marion, Linn, Lane, Benton and
Polk counties.
Five per cent. charged on collections when
made without sueing. 1859
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Dissolution.

VNHE O-PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing
IL between Charles Mealey and William Plymp-
this day dissolved by mutual consent. ALI moneys
due the firm must be paid to C. Mealey. All
debts contracted by the firm will be paid upon
presentation to the undersigned, who will continue
in the furniture business at the old stand, corner
of Broadalbin and First streets.
CHARLES MEALEY,
WILLIAM PLYMPTON.
Albany, june Is, '69-4I
Hiac Charco!
A LII persons knowing themselves indebted to
IA the late firm of G.. Mealey & Co., are re-
quested to come forward and make immediate
payment to the undersigned. "a word to the
wisej, &c. C. MEALEY.
June 10, '69.
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A FAILURE.-F From the last number
of the Corvallis Gazette we learn that
there win be no celebration Of the COM
ing 4th at that place. That being the
case we take the responsibility of inyit-
ing the Corvallis people to unite with US
on that occasion. Our celebration comes
off on Friday, the I'd, and they will be
more than welcome.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-06-26

L. s. ROsenbaum & Co.,
Have removed to
No. 81 FRONT STREET,
Northwest corner of STARK street, Crees'
Building, store formerly occupied by
Blumauer & Rosenblatt.
Portland, Oregon, May 15-1m
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-06-26

AFFAIRS IN SPAIN.-Telegrams in
form us that on the 18th the oath of Re-
gency was administered to Marshal
Serrano, in the Cortes. The Cabinet, as
announced is as follows: Secretary of
War, General Prim; President of the
Ministry, Silva; Secretary of State,
Herrera; Minister of Justice, Grace.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-06-26

CRY GouNoIL-Met Thursday even
ing A number of bills were presented
and allowed. The Council has taken
the initiatory steps for building fire cis-
terms by ordering the advertisement for
bids for three different kinds of cisterns
Contractors and property holders on
Second street were allowed fifteen days
ia which to complete the graveling Of
tl1e same
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A CLEAN SwEEP.-At the municipal
election in Portland, on Monday last, the
Republicans made clean sweep, electing
their entire ticket by astonishingly large
majorities. OF course, Republicans
were jubilant over their great victory in
the hitherto stronghold of Democracy
and being jubilant, they celebrated.
tRepublicanisn is on the wane ~
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HSE MURRAY'S IMPROVED MAGIC
u Oil-the King of Pain. ju5-39tf
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Albany Agents.

J. BARROWS q CO.. Agents
for Linn q Benton counties.
JOHN BRIGGS, Agent
for Linn q Benton counties.
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Inc girls down that way call them mug
ging machines: and the girls ought to
know
1t is said that William 3. Astor's an
nual income is 100000 yet he never
assists any charity, helps the deserving
or does any good with his money.
IMPORTANT DIscovERY.-Eelsa are, it
is now decided for certain, nothing but
water snakes, and bring forth their
young alive. IF they will only learn to
skin each other they will resemble
human beings in more than one respect.
PRoGREssIyE-Civ Civilization is steadi-
ly advancing at the East. They have
not yet abolished capital punishment,
but have got to giving criminals chlori-
form before hanging. This was done
lately at Rome, New York.
TREELEss.-A Nebraska editor says,
shell is treeless,' aud taking this asser-
ton for text, warmly urges his readers
70 plant trees, III ofoer ehae NeorasAa
anu neii may uiiief d ieaSs III 'ha' re-
spect.
CARPET BAGGER.--The Democratic
Convention at Dadeville, (Aiabama,) for
the Third District, nominated j. C.
Jenkison for congress. He is a North
ern man by birth but settled in Ala
Jana = ioo- e = no' Ano"n - as
poii.iciah'
A Homo Kono letter of Anr;, 2otl
states that % articles. emboavino biohlx
important concession. are to be added te
the next Burlingame treaty. These are
intended to AFFORD better protection ano
commercial 'aclities TO foreigners.
EARrHouAKE.-On the morning Of
the 22d a heavy shock of earthouake
was experienced at Olvmnia WASHINGTON
Territory. The shock was heavy enouoI
to awaken those who were asleep. A
similar shock was felt at steilacoom
SMELLS IT'S Pos1rIoN-The Port
land Herald saws: "The poison of Re
publican victories has tainted the entire
political atmosphre.o Whereupon the
Oreqonian retorts: ssThere is rather ar
offensive smell arising from the carcas:
of defunct Democracy that's fact
oETTLED.-A New ork telegram Q
sailing of the Merrimac from Rio, tn,
Brazilian Government acceded to Minis
ter Webb's demand. and the affair be
tween him and that government wa
amicably settled.
-- e,n
ffAins ~ aus ~
form US tna1 on tne iotn 1ne oath OF lie
gency was administered TO Marsha
oerrano' N the CORES Inc oaoinet' q
Wa General pr;m. President Of III
ministry silva. Secretary Of State
Herrera: Minister of Justice. Grace.