The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-02-05
OUR LEBANON CORRESPONDENT.
LEBANON, January %, 1870.

AEDANON, q dA udTy ~, 4CbO.
Your regular correspondent has
been rather irregular for several weeks,
because nothing of Importance outside
of the usual occurrences has transpired
Yet we are moving on-not standing
still, or retrogradiug.
I noticed, a few days ago, new build
ing for blacksmith shop was being
erected; and, on inquiry, learned that
Mr.. Vanvacter, who formerly resided
here, intends again to become citizen of
our village, and establish himself in his
old trade of hammering iron. He left
here last Spring, and has tried several
places since that tine, and has found
that he can enjoy himself better here
than elsewhere. He has bought prop
erty, and intends to become a permanent
resident. We extend to him a most
hearty welcome.
Mr.. Philip Baltimore, an old citizen of
Linn, has also purchased property here,
and, we suppose, will soon become a
permanent citizen of our village. Thus
you see, Mr.. Editor, that our village is
appreciated most by those who know it
best.
I spoke in my last communication
about the future prospects of Lebanon !;
and, as some of your readers may wish
to know what its advantages are, l will
enumerate some of them.
IT'S LOCATION.
It is located in the center of Linn
county-the best agricultural county in
the State-and is surrounded by the
most beautiful scenery. The location is
also most healthful one. The Soda
Springs, which have become quite pop
ular as place of resort, are but four
miles from here.
THE SANTIAM ACADEMY
Is located here This institution was
chartered in 1854, and regular course
of study selected in 1860. Though but
two students have completed the entire
course and yet received diplomas, yet
many of our best citizens and most in
fuential men have here completed their
educations, and they look upon this in
stitution as their alma mater. Some of
these are engaged in teaching, some are
filling important offices in this county,
and other counties; some are successfully
practicing the different professions, and
some are engaged in the Christian min
istry. AS this institution has an endow-
ment fund of about $4,000 the rates of
tuition are lower than in any other school
of high grade in the State of Oregon.
With its low rates of tuition, cheap
board, complete philosophical and chem
ical apparatus, maps, charts, etc, it pre-
sents rare facilities to students for ac-
quiHipg an education. The school never
was more prosperous than it is now.
The morals of the community are
greatly in favor of this place. Religious
services are held here every Sunday, and
they are well attended. The Sabbath
was not observed more strictly by the
Pilgrim Fathers than it is by this CON-
munity.
Now, sir, putting all these things to-
gether, do you not think our future pros.
perity certain?
On the 5th inst, DR.. Odell, with the
assistance of the county clerk of Ben
ton, and President W. H. Finley, enter
ed into partnership for life with Miss
Mary Biddle, highly accomplished and
very estimable young lady OF Corvallis
On the return of the happy partners t.
Lebanon they were serenaded by the
Lebanon Bangaway Band" The mu
sical instruments consisted of tin horns
pans, bells, etc, ad tfnens. The Doctor
showed, by giving the band draft OF
Mr.. Ames' provision store for oysters
ect., that he appreciated the compliment
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