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Sam Lnw.on sd op Courtin,.

4"I member used to lead the singin'
in them days, and Miry she used to sing
counter so we sot pretty near together
in the singers seats; and used to think
Sunday mornins when she d come to the
metin' in her white dress and her red
cheeks and her bonnet all tipped off
with laylock, that It was for all the world
Just like June sunrise to have her come
into the singers seats, Them was the
days that / didn't improve my privileges,
boys, said Sam, signing deeply. There
was time that eff I'd a spoke there no
KNOWN what mightn't happened, cause
you see, boys, was better lookin' in
them days than | be now. Now you
mind boys, when you grow up, ef you
get to waitin on nice gal, and you re
most mind to speak up to her, don't
you go and put it of, cause, eff you do,
you may live to repentit.
"Wal, you see, from the time that Bill
Elderkin came and took the academy, |
could see plain enough that it was time
for me to hang up my fiddle. Bill he
used TO setin the singers seats, too, and
hewould have it that he sung tenor He
no more sung tenor than skunk black
bird, but he made b'lieve that he did, jest
to git next to Miry in the singers seats,
and then they used to be writin' back
ward and forward to each other till they
tore out all the leaves of the hymn-books
and the singin' books besides. Wal, |
never thought the>house o the Lord was
Jest the place to be courtin' in, and /
used to get consid' able shocked at the
way things went on atween 'em. Why
they'd be writin' all sermon-time; and
I've seen him lookin' at her all through
the long prayer in way that wan right,
considerin' they were both professors of
religion. But then the fact was, old
Black Hoss John was to blame for it,
cause he never let EN- have no chance
to home. You see old Black Hoss he
was sot agin Elderkin cause he was
poor. You see his mother, the old wild
dah Elderkin, she was jest about the
poorest, peakedest old body over to Sher-
burne, and went out to days work, and
Bill Elderkin, he was all for books and
larnin', 1and old Black Horse John he
thought it was jest shiftlessness; but
Miry she thoughtit was genius, and she
got it sot in her mind that he was goin'
to be President of the United States, or
some sich.
..Wal, old Black Hoss he want none
too polite to Miry' beaux in gineral, but
wien Elderkin used to come to see her
he was snarlier than a saw; he hadn't
good word for him noways; and he d rake
up the fire right before his face and eyes,
and rattle about, fastening up the win
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-31
INSURANCE.
MASONIC MUTUAL
Life Assurance Association.
OF MEMPHIS. TENN.
OFFICE: NO. o UNION STREET.

First Question-How much per annum will
i cost a man Of thirty-fye to insure his life in
the old mode?
Answcr-sl3l for a s., 900 policy.
Second Question-How much will II cost in
he Masonic Mutual Assurance Association Of
Answer-About sS7 50, payable at intervals.
See tn BILE Of standard authorities at our ofice.)
Third Qsestion-Why this difference for the
same riskf
.Answervlst. Because by this plan the Asso-
citation only calls for enough in Initiation fees
ythe interest upon which will finally pay work
ingexpensesl. and the 81 at death TO pas losses.
I'd. IL there are no deaths. no tax.
Fourth Question--How can you afford 10 in
sure so much less than the old mode.
Answer-Because we do not charge enough
IN advance to pay you One-half back in divi-
dends out Of your own money paid in premiums
fifth Question-lsa n policy of insurance upon
the Mutual plan the same in all respects, save
rs 70 charEesy
Answer-After the Association has issued
2.600 policies. and is kept TO that standard m
numbers. there is no difference. except that
You are taxed only at the death Of member;
while IN the old mode you are taxed "he'her
losses or not, and that in advance, 80,
Sixth Question-Will policy holder IN this
Association receive q dividendY
Answer-Yes; from all accumulation which
may accrue from forfeiture and surplus intorest
Seventh Question-How are your iunas 'n-
vested?
Answer-Under direction Of the Finance
Committee, on unincumbered real estate, val
ued at twice the amount Of the investment, or
und0ubted city acceptance.
Eighth Question-Does the Association pay
70 the heirs OF the polcy-holder two dollars for
each enrolled member who has heretofore paid
all assessments. should any member ial 70
pay on last assessmentg
Answer-fos; as the Association holds in is
nermanent fund, paid in by initiation fee. an
amount in excess Of any amount IL VIII be al
one time called upon TO pay on the death Of a
We insure from Is 70 30 ysars. @-H
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-31
THE pUELLO.
The Great HiiIiardisf Anxious 10
show His Familiarity with the
Pistol and Saber. AI

show His Familiarity with the
Pistol and saber. l
Prom the New York standsrd.l -. 1.
The great billinrd match for the cham
piOnship Of the United States, between
Rudolphe and Joseph Dion, was the
cause Of no little discussion aud quarrel
ing before il took place, and now that 1t
is over, seems to retain its power as a
source of discord. Since the match took
place there has been very lively discus
sion between Rudolphe and the Commit
tee Of Arrangements, consisting Of Chris.
O'Connor, James Boyle and Neil Bryant,
regarding the money received for admis-
sion to the hall, which by the terms Of
the match was 70 90 20 the winner
RudOlphe has called several times for the
money, but has been informed that II
could nodbe paid TO him until the bills
for the expenses incurred at the match
were paid Rudolphe claims that an IN
amount Of time has been
taken for the payment Of these bills, aud
that there Is an intention or she part Of
the committee TO keep him out of bis
money. On the other hand, the com
mittee asserts that Rudolphe Is unrea-
sonable in bis demands. that they were
willing to settle with him as sOon as they
could pay the bills for the expenses Of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-31
LOUISVILLE ROUTE.
FALL SCHEDULE.
Takes Effect October I'd, 1870.

Brownsville accommodation leaves at AS
pm. daily, except Sunday. urI
The train leaving Memphis at l 25 D. IN. runs
daily. Tho am. train does not run on Sun
day. Both trains run through to louisville
without change. Elegant sleeping ears run
through on the l .25 p. m. train from Memphis
through cars to Philadelphia, Cleveland, Buff
falo and New York, without change. Only
one change from Louisville to Baltimore,
Washington. City and Boston. Berths and
at the Ticket Office, 2s71S Main street.
], +. BOYD, Superintendent.
Jas. SPHED. Ticket Aren't. 9-d2-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-31

The way Colorado deacon laid up
treasures in heaven is thus touchingly
recorded on his tombstone: When cir
eumstances rendered it impossible for
him to attend the stated preaching Of the
gospel, he made Il sacred rule TO kill
an Indian every sabbath. : lrlf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-31
General Enrich at Tours-Scene at
HIS Reception.

The gallant defender of Strasburg is a
short, square-built man of sixty-fve, but
scarcely looks more than fifty. The
curiosity to see him was SO great when
be entered Tours that he had. as we are
informed by mail, to go among the crowd
and 90 through great deal of shaking
Of hands. He kissed the mayor, M.
Gouin, and begged the people to consider
that he embraced them all in the person
Of their mayor. He made one or two
little speeches. the burden Of which was
that France would not perish, that he
thanked them for Aisaee aud Lorraine as
well as for himself, that this was the
proudest day Of his life, and that ga en-
envy drunk with success must be drowned
in its own blood. NJ. Cremieux, placing
his hand upon General Uhrieh's shoul-
der, uttered a few sentences about the
renown he had achieved,
in such moving tones as TO draw down
eopious showers of tears. from the audi
ence. The Archbishop wept, and was
understood to say something about ele-
yated regions Of sentiment In which there
vas no distinction between a Jew and q
Christian. A subscription has been set
on foot to present General Uhrieh with
0 medal Of Strasburg silver. q
The General did not, as reported, re-
eeive any woaRd during the siege.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-31
. ~ 2 n "
he LOCK STITCH which, il

The LOCK STITCH which it
makes is more durable and beautiful than
any other, presenting the same appear
ance on both sides of the fabric and will
not ravel. 1t is also more economical,
requiring oNE-THRD LESS cotton than
any ots ser kind of stitch Being the same
on both sides, 1t is not necessary to use
the extremely fine sewing cottonrequired
by those machines which make stitch
with ridge on the under side, whichcan
only be concealed by using thread too
delicate and fine to bear ordinary wear.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-31

It's simplicity renders its movements,
so easy that a child can work it. IL is
almost noiseless in operation, and for
speed and rapidity of motion excels all
Others as has been demonstrated a thou
sand times by competitions ~ssa''ss'H
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-31

The young lady who was up with The
lark is nov down with the rheumatism.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-31

Two remarkable incidents occurred
the day General Lee died: A large por-
trait Of the General. which was hanging
IN the parlor of his house fell 10 The
noor,S breaking the heavy frame sur
rounding it. A large photograph Of
him, hanging in the photograph gallery
in. the town, fell about the same time,
and broke into pieces. There was ap-
parently no disturbing cause or force to
produce these accidents. No one was in
the pArlorwhen tie portrait fell but Mrs
Lee, who was sitting quietly in the room.
-. -. -. ....,..L -. ...-s...
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-31

It is an instrument of great versatility
in its operations twill hem fell braid,
cord, gather, tuck more beautifully than
any other machine in use, without bast-
ing q any preparation Of the work. 81 IS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-31

u ~ lJ-sl.a itllJ 4 ~ lul llN-fl alA
1t possesses the very great advantage
OF carrying the work in the natural way
from left to right--which enables the
operator to handle thework more readily
and to sit upright; while machines which
carry the work from the operator require
an inclination Of the body forward (detri-
mental to healthy and are hard and tire
some TO use. ( ~
lof.iH HHA n t tiHt-tAt lNi1
- .fIra aInf IL aa nfl am aa
The prices are within reach Of every
one. Machines are made to suit all
tastes and circumstances, and the plain
esten finish will work as well as the most
costlyiil ~, iAle-- -~SONs ~
Full and thorough instructions given
at the house of the customer at any time,
free of charge, and the utmost pains
taken TO render complete satisfaction.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-31

II Is proposed 10 bore another artesian
well at Joliet, Illinois.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-31
260 Second St., Vincent Block

P.E.-All goods packed. shipped and deliv-
cred in city free Of charge. 80 1853
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-31
COTTON EAcroRs.

MI. NEAcHtM.
E.E. MEkCHAn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-31

rnf sc I.%pIsas Isasr os e .ns
of His Lfberty-Interference with
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01

Administrator Sale of Real Estate.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT, IN
~ pursuance of an order of the County Court
of Linn county, State of Oregon, made the
second day of August, 1870, in the matter of the
estate of Isaiah Mercier, deceased the undersign-
ed Administrator of the estate, win sell. at pub
lie auction to the highest bidder. for cash, U. s.
gold coin, in different parcels, on
Saturday, the sth day Of October,
1870, between the hours 6f Q o'clock a. NJ. and
o'clock P. NJ. of said day. at the Court House
door IN the city of Albany. in Linn county, Ore
gon, the following described real property,
Lot No. in block No. 10. and lot No. in
block No. Ii, in the city of Albany, Linn county,
State Of Oregon, az known and described upon the
town plat of suid city of Albany, now on file in
the ofhce of the Clerk of said Linn county.
TERMS or SALE-One- half in gold coin, down
the residue in gold coin, credit of six months.
with ten per cent. per annum. secured by note and
mortgage on the premises sold.
Dated, August 2, 1870.
s. N. PENNINGTON,
Sert. h. ls1o-4H. Administrator.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01
OCTOBER /, 1870.
LOCAL AFFAIRS *

ALBANY PREcINcT.-Through the
politencss of Capt. n. b. Humphrey,
Assistant Marshal, We are furnished with
the following facts with regard to Albany
precinct There arc in the precinct a
total of 445 dwellings; 435 families; l.
076 white males lois white females !;
3 colored males; colored female 60
foreign born females; 35 foreign born
females blind persons deaf and
dumb, and insane Total population Of
the precinct, two thousand and ninty-
four The population of the county will
not be SO large as was anticipated at the
outset OF the census-probably not over
nine thousand, making Linn county the
third in point Of population, instead OF
the second, as we stated recently KS
soen as the Marshal shall have completed
his returns, we shall endeayor to give al
facts and figures Of interest
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01
PLAIN HOME TALK
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If you want to know all about diseases peculiar
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If you want to know valuable hints to the child
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If you want TO know all about diseases peculiar
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And u thousand things never published before,
read this wonderful book.
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Send for circular and terms to
A. J.. BANCROFT & CO..
General agents west Of the Rocky hounta'ns.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01

Two AGAINST ONE.--A young man
named lsom, teamster, returning from
Portland loaded with goods for one of our
mercantile firms, Thursday evening, just
In the edge of the city met wagon in
which sat two men. One of the men ac-
costed Isom, ordering him to give the
road. Isom refused, telling the men that
they by rights should give the road as
they had no load They threatened
to ''put a head, on Isom if he did not
comply with their wishes, and as he still
refused one of them proceeded to carry
out the threat. Isom succeeded in sending
his man to ''grass," and had him pretty
we'll choked, when the second man came
forward and planted blow on the upper
lin of Isom, which brought the clarct,
and induced Isom to loose his hold OF the
first and ''go'' for the second man, which
he did IN good style, until the teams, thus
/ left alone, concluded to move on 1he
first man broke for his team, followed
immediately alter by his comrade, on the
double quick both got into the empty
wagon, and left in hurry. Mr. lscm
SAYS he did not have time to ''pollsh his
man as he Intended. 1t was late, and
Mr.. I, being a new conner, could not tell
who the two men were.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01

What pleasant day is
Sunday to the weary man, who nccessari-
ly catches but brief glimpses Of home
during the toiling week, who is off in the
morning while the little eyes are closed
in slumber, not back again at night till
they are again sealed in sleep What
would he know of the very children for
whom he tolls were it rot for the blessed
breathing respite of Sunday? What hon
est workingman's child will ever forget
this day, when clean and neat 1t is his
privilege to climb papa's knee, and hang
about his neck, and tell him all the news
which goes to make up his narrow little
world. Narrow, did we say? We recall
the word, for it widens out into the bound
less ocean of eternity Sunday for the
workingmen's children So would We
have it day hallowed by sweet, pure
homo influences, when the little band,
quiet, complete, shall rest from labor, and
love shall write it down blessed day of
all the seven.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01

y SUecE>s,-W mean the meeting Of
rhe Sewing Circle at Dr. Grifin's on
Wednesday, The attendance was the
largest Of the season, and was made doubly
pleasant By the whole souled and kindly
greetings of the Doctor and his lady. 1t
IS seldom that folks are permitted to par
take Of such excellent yiands as were
furnished to guests at the supper table on
Wcdnesdav evenin-
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01

PLEAsANT.--The meeting of the Con
gregational Sewing Society, held at
Judge Cranor's, on Thursday afternoon,
was very pleasant occasion in fact it
couldn't we'll be otherwise, under the
supcrintendcuce of Mrs. Loncoln and
Miss Lizzie Ingles. OF course the church
realized a neat little sum.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01

PRoGREssING-We rode out as far as
the Santiam river on last Sabbath, to see
how the railroad was progressing. The
bridge across the Santiam is in much
more forward state than We thought. Two
substantial piers have been constructed,
a large number of piles driven, and every
thing was, SO far as We could judge, In
readiness for the frame work, which, we
were informed, is all ready at the Com
pany's shops, and will be forwarded from
Salem by teams. A large number of the
railroaders are eDcampcd short distance
on this side of the river, where they
have already done some hundreds Of
yards of grading, &c. We were informed
that hands were to be masscd between
this point and the Santiam as rapidly as
/ possible, and in the expressive language
of Ben. Holiday, the road was to be
/ popped through to Albany in no time.
i TERRIBLE AccIpENT.-On Tuesday
! last Mr.. w Tally, an old resident of
this city, while out hunting, accidentally
shot himself in the left hand, breaking
the bones and terribly lascerating the
palm of the hand The third finger and
the metacarpal bone were removed from
the hand By Dir. Tate, and it is thought
the balance of the hand may be saved,
although in mutilated state. Mr.. Tally
was carrying his gun in the right hand,
muzzle in front, in pursuit Of pheasan.
parting the brush with the left hand
thus bringing it on L line With the muz
zle OF the gun, when in some unaccount
able manner the piece exploded sending
the whole load Of shot through the lei
hand
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01

Special. PoLIcE.-In view of the fact
that our city was blessed with quite a
number of roughs from Portland last
week, our City Marshal, for the better
protection of citizen, employed three
night policemen.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01

LIST OF PREMIUMs.-If we can get
through with our rush Of work SO that
we can do it, we shall print the list of
premiums awarded at the late Linn
County Fair in our next issue. If this
be not possible, then in the following is
sue-that of the 18th
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01
STITZEL & UPTON,
RE J. EST ATE kERS,
J.C MENDENI4AII. Aren't

Office First st opposite Post Office, Albany, ogn.
HAVE for sale in the city of Albany, desira-
II BILE Homestead, Lots !, ., and 8, corner
Third, Fourth and Ellsworth streets, one vt the
best localities in the city. a good one and shalf
story house, with all other eonveniences. l.pply
to J. c. MENDENHALL, Agent,
Athanv, Oregon
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01

4 BARGAIN CAN BE HAD IN The
IN Stock aud Business Of the Drug 80 .I,n -
Brownsville, Oregon. The undersigned ~'snlns
to change his business, will dispose Of ms ''e
on easy terms.
Apply oy ie''er OF a. PETER HUME,
a. 800 IN, Brc~nsvilIc. osr-
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01

TIE MILL RAcE.-Thc mill race of
Mcssrs. Beach & Monteith is progressing
finely, and but few yards more of dirt
and rock are left to be removed. The
turbine wheels have arrived, and one of
them is already in its place. In a week
or ten days more the race will be com
pieted. It viii then undoubtedly be the
finest race in the State The lumber used
iu its construction cost over one thousand
dollars.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01

LEGAL-A number of valuable blocks
and lots, belonging to the Gordon estate,
and situated in Hackleman's addition to
the city of Albany, will be sold at auction
on Saturday, the 10th day of this month.
Sec advertisement.
Mr.. Joseph Nixon has been appointed
administrator of the estate of James Nix
the estate should be presented for adjust
meUt
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01

CERTAIN AND SURE.-At the store OF
Messrs. Blain, Young & Co you will find
splendid lot of new goods, con n-isting of
everything you can think of, and which
can be purchased at lower rates than
o-or
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01

MORE 4ET.-Since our last notice.
Mrs Duniway has received another lot of
choice fall millinery, among which arc
some of the loveliest hats imaginable.
Ladies' will please remember this fact
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01

AccIDENT--On Wednesday, while on
the way to this city the team of Mr..
Nathan Bond became frightened and ran
away precipitating Mr. Bond and lady
70 the ground, causing them to receive
severe and painful injuries
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01

WHEAT REcEIPrs-For the week
ending Sept 29th: Magnolia Mills, s.
843.1l bushels; Albany City Mills, for
the two weeks ending Sept. 29th, $500
bushels
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01

Men AND TEAMS WANrED.-Mr. II
Thielsen, Superintendent Of the Oregon
K Calitoi MIA Railroad, this morning ali
vertiscs for 500 men and leo teams to
work on the road Here is Il chance for
all idle men aud boys to get work. Ap-
pIy immediately
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01

YES If you want to buy goods, of
the best quality, too, at prime cost, you
sbonld, drop into Juo Conners.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01

CIDER AND THINGs.-At Messrs. Hi
tabidel & Co.'S you can get good article
of cider-and, in fact, almost anything
else you may want in the grocery and
provision line.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01

AccoMMoDATING.-That nice spring
wagon attached to the grocery establish>
ment Of Mr. n s. Dubois, is proving a
great convenience to our citizens. Gro
ceries and provisions purchased there are
delivered at any point in the city, free Of
clnrrrn
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-10-01

REGULAR SERvICE.-Preachin at the
NJ. f. Church every Sunday hereafter.
The community is invited