The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-06-26
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OAsHINGT0N, W June II.-Ihe PTesl.
dent is expected on Saturday or Monday.
William Smithson, an ex- Bunker, has
brought suit against Secretary Stanton for
false imprisonment, having been kept in
Fort Lafayette for month 10 1863 and
then released, there being no grounds for
his detention. He was afterwards rear.
rested and tried as spy by court-mar-
tial and sentenced to five years in the Al
bany Penitcntiary, where he remained
year and was released by order Of Pres
ident Lincoln. His property meanwhile,
was seized and disposed Of, and his family
out Of doors. lie alleges that letters used
for his conviction were forgeries, and de-
nies The right Of congress TO pass indem-
mites as shielding officers until Tic acts
in question are decided.
The President has approved the finding
Of the military commission which recent
~ sat in Austin, Texas, and which tried
and convicted james Weaver, a citizen,
for the murder of Anthony Knowles, and
directed that in accordance with the sen
tcnce he be hanged September 23th.--
This viii be the first execution under the
reconstruction laws.
he members Of the Grand Army Of
the Republic have prepared long list Of
clerks, messengers, etc, whose removal
they are about 10 demand from the Treas
ury Department. They have also pre-
pared another list of members Of the
Grand Army whose appointment they
will ask to FIJI these vaeapcics. This
movement creates considerable excitement
among the Department officers.
Miss Annie Surratt was married this
morning.
Over four hundred Postmasters have
been removed in the last t@o days
The Heraids Washington special says
that Senator Sumner contends that Min
lister Motley's instructions agree with
views expressed in his speech, but Secre-
tary Fish insists that they DO not
/ WAsHIEGToS. June 1S.-The Medical
Society OF the District Of Columbia to-
night voted over five TO one against the
application of Drs. Jarvis and Augusta,
for admission as coIored physicians.
National Peace Jubilee.
BosToS. June 16.-The National
Peace Jubilee was inauguratcd this after
noon. The programme was exactly car
ried out.
Major Shurtliff delivered the welcom-
ing address. The Hon. A H. Rice pro-
nounccd the o.atIon. Admiral Farragut,
Commodore Rodgers aud many other dis
tinguished people were present. The
choir and instrumental performers num-
bered from 10000 to 1900, and the
audience prpbably $4,000, notwithstand-
ing heavy shower The view FROM the
balcony was beyond description nothing
like it was ever before seen on this conti-
nent. The opening chorus was by 10000
voices, aud the orchestra Of Ii 900 in
struments and the grand organ, under the
direction of Gilmore. The yocalization
was distinct, and as clear III enunciation
as choir. Parepa Rosa and Ole Bull
were among the performers. The anvil
chorus was given by the whole force,
with 100 anvils, and artillery accoInpani-
ments, creating an intense enthusiasm,
and the audience demanded its rep, tition
The national air, Ny Country, It's of
Thee" was the last piece, aud was sung
by the whole choir, with all its accompa-
nimcnts, including the organ, full orches-
ira, big drum, chimes aud artillery, and
was the crowning success of the day
The audience stood on the seats, shouted,
and made an extraordinary demonstration.
The last piece was repeated by the whole
mass at the conclusion there were re-
peated cheers from both the audience and
the performers, when the building was
soon vacated. Every person is. loud in
his praise of the success of inaugural day
of the Peace Jubilee.
BosToN, juno lS.-The Coliseum for
an hour prior to the opening of the con-
cert today, was so crammed that the
managers were obliged 10 close the doors
The programme was comprised mainly of
patriotic and popular selections Parepa
Rosa sang an Aria from Roberto. The
Anvil Chorus was given, aud tho original
Triumphant Overture. American na-
tional airs were introduced. Hail Colum-
bia was performed, and received with en-
thusiastic plaudits. A Grand Military
March was performed by 1000 inssru-
ments, and was finely gwen. The Star
lSpangled Banner was sung by Parepa
Rosa, with full chorus, and repeated in
response to enthusiastic cheers. Ar
, buckle solo on tho trumpet was applaud
ed. The performance closed with the
singing of Old Hundred By the whole
chorus, accompanied by all the lnstru.
ments and artillery. the audience joining.
i Boston, June 18-At the banquet,
Mr.. Thornton the British Minister, In re-
sponse to the toast of the health of Her
Majesty Queen Victoria, spoke of the
musical event of the day as wonderful
performance. He said his sovereign ap.
preciated its object, and he more than
appreciated the return of peace to this
country. He then spoke at some length,
in which he expressed the desire for tie
continuance of friendly relations between
England and the United States.
George Peabody was introduced by the
Mayor at the Coliseum aud made brief
speech, at the c,ose of which he was
heartily applauded.
Tomorrow there will be grand con-
cord by the children of the public school.
A certain Scotch friend of ours, who
is not member of the temperance socie-
ty, being asked by dealer to puchase
Icon,o Hno old 1oma;oa run drilv answer.