The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-05-13
peaking at l o'clock P. N.
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

THAT ExcuRsioN.-Last Saturday was q
large day in the history of the Albany Fire
Company. Their aquatic fowl of the genus
Anser was elevated to prodisious height,
soto speak. They exeurshed to Corvallis.
The steamer Fanny Patton" rendered
freel took them, and a large number Of invi-
ted guests accompanied them ut four bits
apiece. The sun shone brightly, the birds
Sang swectly, and nature had ON her 'best
bib and tucker in the fullest sense of the
term. The boat left Albany wharf at s a. ".
and arrived at Cnryillis about 10 4. n, when
all disembarkci and the Company. preceded
bv the city officers of Corvallis aud the Al
bany Brass Band. paraded the principal
streets with their Fire Engine. and then
gave an exhibition off its powcrs n vomiter
of waters. Their exertions in this regard
were crowned with the most hattsring sue
cess. Shortly after the trial nf the engine
ii was announced that dinner was prepared
and ready to be served hy that prince of
hotel keepers. Major Jnhnsna. The dinner
was such an one can only he ,"ne Justice
to by partaking of-wards would not suffice
in such a case. The style in which it was
prepared and served would satisfy the de-
mands of the most fa<tidinus ep;eure, and
the quantity wnuld serve az ratinns for n
regiment of live Cardiff Giants forced
march Fact,) This dinner was ordered
at the expense of the city treasury nf Cor
Wallis, and speaks volumes in praise of the
generosity and hospitality of thar munici
rality. Dancing at the Recorders Hall. hy
those who desired it, and pleasant prone,
nades and conversations by rhnse WIN were
otherwise inclined. filled rhe time till the re-
turn of the boat, and at 3 P If. the excur-
sionists re-embarkcd ami departed frum that
city, amid vucifer"us cheering and waving
Of haudkerchief< both from the retaiuers and
their departing guests. The speed OF the
boat, aided by the velocity Of the current,
quickly brought the wanderers lack To their
own vine and K tree, delighted with their trip
and pleased with the results Of their cui,tact
with the people Of our neighb"ring city.
a pleasant feature of the days proceed
ings was the welcoming speech delivered by
Judge Chenoweth on our arrival At Corvallis
and his thanks for the visit when we were
about to depart, as well as the neat replies
in each instance by President IIackleman
on behalf of the Fire Company.
An EDIcT.-At the next State Fair the
lady equsstrians will be effectually restrained
from appearing .'strong minded. Riding
sbo 10,
hibited, and any attempt at a Mazeppaian
display Of speed or ''posisll" will not only
be peremptorily frownei down, but will ex-
ciude the fair eouestrienne from all claims
to premiums. What nice. steady, sedate.
going Fair that will he, t. he sure
Wouldn't it be good idea to make the fair
contestants wear thick wells, as the women
of the Orient, and droop their heads forward
on their breasts so as not show their pretty
faces to the admirfng multitude?
Gov BALLARD, of Idaho, visited his old
friends and home in Linn County during
the week. 1t is his intention, upon the ex
piration of his term of office, To take up his
residence here and resume the practice of
ernor was warmly received by husts offriends.
We are glad to have worthy men settle
among US, and though we might wish his
politics little different. yet, with the long
lis: of his acquaintanceS, we extend hearty
greeting to the genial gentleman and estima-
bic man, Gov ID. W. Ballard.
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Pea FewEs.-Rey. j. L. Parrish purchased
while in San Francisco, and brought hume with
him pair of these showy birds They said
to be the first Of the species introduced into this
gaiIey.-Saiem Statesmaa.
We beg leave to inform the Statesman that
it is all mistake about Mr. Parrish's Pea
cocks being the first brought TO this valley.
Mr. Payne, Of this city, imported pair Of
these birds from Illinois Iast year, and they
are On his farm near town at the present
writing, and '.doing as well is could be ex-
pected.',. Sauvie?
DILsoLyED.-O. p. Tompkins & Go. have
dissolved partnership and Oliver has retired
will continue the business under the firm
name Of Mcfarland & Co. Mr.. Tompkins
has been very accommodating and ageea-
Bile merchant during his career in that cstab,
iishment, and we regret to learn of his with
drawal.
A THING OF BEAUTY.-One of the beauti-
full features of the Firemen's excursion, last
Saturday, was the hose carriage of the Com
pany, bedecked with evergreens amidst
which was seated on her throne Miss Elm
Arnold, dressed in white and decorated with
profusion Of flowers. She looked like II
fairy queen.
REcoyERING.-Mr. Geo. Burkhart, Of this
city, we are glad to learn is able to be on the
streets again.
4 Mrs. Ell. Beach is supposed to be slowly
conyalesclng, and DIR. Hill is so far recover.
cd from his recent dangerous illness as to
be able to take 9 daily airing in his buggy,