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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-07-19
KENNETH BAILLIO,
RECEIVING, FORWARDING
and
General Commission Meroh ant,
Corner MAIN and LEvEE Sts.,
WASHINGTON, La,

ID EsPECTFULLY INFORMS THE
IA Planters and Merchants of Bayou
Bnuf that he Will give his .esreeial rar-
way of Washington, La, for Bayou Beuf
that may be consigned to him.
VIII promptly forward all freight SO or
dered to my point on Bayou Bout by first
boat or barge, and thus obviate to ship
pers the delays heretofore incident to ship
ping freight by this route; ana will gem
orally do and attend to all business con-
nected with the Receiving. Forwarding or
rc-shlpping of freight that may be ordered
for Bayou Bocuf by way of Washington.
Feb. [, I57i-tf.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04
n. j. HUMPHREY, Rec

EuN FOR THE BoYs.-Some of the
sold boys struck '.spccimcn" the other
day, and concluded to "work him up
Making him believe $50 the story goes
that a prize fight had been arranged fer
him, they proceeded to weigh him, and
found that he was several pounds heavier
than his antagonist, aud therefore must
be reduced. To this end they weighted
him down with bricks and started him
through the streets on the run, that he
might rid himself OF the superfuous
flesh. After getting him warmed Np by
exercise, they would take him to his
quarters, rub him down, blanket him,
and stuff him with raw meat, to "get
up his muscle" As the hour for the
fight approached, the ''6ghtenger' was
put under the care Of barber, who cut the
| hair from his head as close as possible,
/ and then, to harden and tougher the
| scalp, his head was soaked in coal oil
/ About this time his ssbackers'' and
/ ''friends" ascertained that the Marshal
had got lind of the affair, and was in
search of the parties to the fight to arrest
them. OF course this produced a ter
rible scare CO all round, and the poo
mortal who had undergone SO mucf
training" was given dollar, and bill
let of wood to carry to keep his muscl,
| in order, and started on foot for Corvallis
where he was informed the fight coult
come off without danger. The last hearc
of our hero, he was en- route for Corvallis
carrying his billet of wood on his shoul
| der.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

All the varieties of pain seem to be
included in the agonies of dyspepsia.
Yet by invigorating the stomach and
toning the liver, and bowels with Dr..
WALKER VINEGAR BITTERs, you can
arrest them all The chemical and me
chanical action of the stomach, liver and
intestines being restored by this opera.
ton pain and the oppression cease, the
appetite is restored, the dazed brain re-
gains its, clearness, the spirits become
buoyant and the happy result is ga sound
mind in a sound body
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04
Council Proceedings.
ALBANY, Jan. 81, 1871.

ALBANY, Jan. u IoIl L.
Council met in regular session, and
was called to order by the Mayor. Pres
ent-Mayor, N. H. Cranor; Councilmen
Backensto, Beach, Crawford, Cartwright,
Cheadle and Monteith
Minutes of previous meeting read and
approved.
Remonstrance against granting the
right Of way to the o. & G. r. r. Co. on
Broadalbin street, was presented, read,
and on motion, laid on the table.
Bills of j. Gradwohl and E. W. Pike
allowed. Bill of L. Finn rejected.
Committee reported unfavorably on the
petition of Walter Ketchum asking
further time to open alley between his
property and that of Mr.. Parrish. Re-
port adopted.
Committee on Streets and Public Prop
erty asked further time to report on Pc
tition praying for sidewalk on street.
Granted.
Committee on Bill No. 2, reported fa-
vorably, recommending the passage of the
same. Beport adopted
| Committee on Bill No. l, asked fur
thcr time to report. Denied. Majority
of the Committee reported uniavorable to
the bill, and on motion, the report was
laid on the table.
Minority Committee on Bill No /, re-
ported favorably to the same, and on
motion, the report was adopted.
A. Parker presented bill for lumber
furnished the city. Referred to Commit
tee on Accounts
Committee reported Bill No. 3, te
amend title 8 of chapter 3, revised
! ordinances. Bill read first and second
times, and referred to appropriate Com.
mite.
Council proceeded to vote on Bill No
], granting right of way to o. & G. r. r
Co. to construct road and run car:
through the city of Albany, on certain
conditions Roll called Those voting
in the affirmative were: Beach, Back
ensto, Crawford and Monteitl. Thos
voting in the negative were Cartwright
and Cheadle Chair declared Bill No.
passed.
Council proceeded TO vote on Bill No
2. Those voting in the affirmative were
Beach, Backensto, Cartwright, Cheadle
Crawford and Monteith. Voting in th
negative, none. Chair declared Bil
passed
Moved that the Chair appoint Com
mittee of three to draft an ordinance t
open street between First street an
Willamette river. Motion prevailed
Chair appointed as such committee Carr
wright, Monteith and Beach.
Council adjourned.
n. j. HUMPHREY, Rec
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

PIcTuREs.-Mr. Winters has secured
the services of Mr.. A. B. Paxton solong
and fayorabIy known in this city in con-
nection with the Picture Gallery, for a
few months, to aid him in securing the
""shadows" of all who wish first class
work at low rates. Dir. Paxton has re-
sided in San Francisco for sometime past
perfecting himself in the art, and is pre-
pared to furnish all the late style OF pic
lures in the most complete aud finished
manner IF you wish "Rembrandt, :
Paxton is the man to go for. and he will
guarantee absolute satisfaction in all work
done at the Gallery He invites all OF
his old friends to call and see him.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

Sr. VALENTiNE's DAr-Ten more
days viii usher in st. Valentines day, a
day set apart and generally taken advan-
tage of by the young people to send love
missives, efnnecdotes," ETC., to each
other We suppose the day will be prop
erly observed By the young people of this
city, and that comic or sentimental val
.entines will be on hand for their accom-
mediation at one or both of the book
stores.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

Pinples on the Face, Eruptions,
Blotches, Scrofulous diseases, and all
sores arising from impure blood, are
cured by DR., Pierce's Alt. Ext. or Cold
en- Medical Discovery. For bronchitis,
Laryngitis aud all severe and lingering
coughs nothing equals it. 1t eleanses,
puriies and strengthens the system As
an Anti Bilious or liver medicine and for
habitual constipation of the bowels Il
works wonderful cures. Sold by Drug
vists
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

NEVADA LoITERY-Mr G.. o. Barnes
of this city, holds ticket No. 5000, in
the Nevada lottery, recently drawn,
which drew prize of $500. OF the
many tickets purchased by parties here,
this is the only one SO far as we know.
that has drawn prize
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

BANK.-On the 1st instant Mr. j ohm
Conner. one of our Oldest and most re-
spected merchants, opened at the old
place Banking and Exchange Office.
This will be a great accommodation to our
citizens, and the known integrity and
financial ability of Mr.. Conner will in-
sure an immediate and paying business,
Read his card in this issue.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

SEWING socIETY.-The Methodist
Sewing Society will meet at the resi-
dence of Dir. J. c. Mendenhall, ON We'd
nesday next. Ladies are invited to come
In the morning as early as Convenient.
Gentlemen are invited to attend punctu-
ally at half past twelve, as dinner will be
served at that hour A general invita-
ton is extended.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

REmov Al. Mrs. Duniway has made
arrangements for the removal of the
Pioneer from it present place Of publ
cation, San francisco, to Portland, where
she win, together with her household, il
IS understood, soon take up her residence.
We hope the change may prove very
beneficial and satisfactory TO all concern
ed in every respect.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

WILLIAM DAVIDSON, ESQ Tho
reputation of this gentleman as real
estate dealer is second to No other in the
State, and as collector he has no equal.
Besides all this, he is gentleman of the
old style, courteous and accommodating,
a perfect brick. who will give his attcn-
ton to any and all business entrusted to
him. See new card elsewhere.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

HURRIED. We moved into the new
building erected for the REGISTER Office,
on the corner of Ferry and First streets,
on Saturday last, aud we have been busy
ever since trying to get our office in
shape. and it has rather "crowded the
mourners" to get out this issue. We
viii be all right in few days, however
In the meantime We invite our friends to
call in and see us
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

Messrs. Backensto, Elkins, Hackleman,
Parker, Alexander, and Luper have
filed articles of incorporation under title
of the Albany and Santiam Ditch and
Canal Company. Capitalstock, $50 900;
shares at 500 each. Books will be open
ed Immediately Its completion will be
big thing for our city, and every citi-
zen that can should take stock, and help
on the enterprise.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

RAILROAD SwITcu-The resolution
giving the o. s C. Railroad Company the
right eff way through Broadalbiu street
80 Water street, upon which to erect a
switch, passed the coencil on Tuesday
night- It's passage created great excite
ment, the property holders on the street
objectinG strongly to such use ef the
street
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

GREAT LAND SALs.-Next Monday
JAS. Elkins. ESD, will offer for sale, at
public auction, at the Office of the Com
pauy in this city. 10000 acres of land
belonging to the Willamette Valley &
Cascade Mt. Wagon Road Company, en-
bracing large variety of tillable, graz
ing and timbered land. An opportunity
will be offered by this sale to persons Of
snail means to secure homestcads al
small outIays Of cash. The sale will be
continued from day to day until all is
sold.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

LINN COUNTY FAIR.-The officers of
the Linn County Agricultural Associa-
ton, at late meeting, selected the 26tli
day of September next as the opening
day for the Fair Of 1871, to continue
five days. The list Of premiums win be
given to the public as soon as they can
be revised by the Secretary.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

NEW observation-disclosures. Tally &
Houck haEe purchased the lot on corner
of Baker and First streets, and have al
ready commenced the erection of a brew
cry thereon
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

TURKEYS.-Mr. Du Bois has some
nice fat turkeys for sale. We know, be-
cause he sent us one. He has full sup
ply of groceries, etc, and some splendid
onions-just the thing to eat, raw, before
going to party.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

\ petition to the Council asking that
street be opened between First street
and the river, sixteen feet wide, is get>
ting numerous signatures
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

CHAsGE.-Mr- Daniel Clark, of Salem,
having purchased the meat market lately
owneasby Mr.. Sears, in this city, pro-
poses to furnish our citizens with all kinds
of meats of as good quality aud at as low
rates as can be obtained elsewhere, and
asks share of public patronage. Read
his card in this mornings REGISTER, and
then call at his market.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

The Indian arrested last week, charged
with assault with a deadly weapon, through
the efforts Of Joseph Harmon, Esq, was
discharged, complainants failing to sub
stantiate the charge.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

McGINLEY's TRoupE The perform
ance of Miss Sarah and Master Bobby, at
Parrish Hall on Thursday night was over
average, and the audience perfectly sat
isfed with what they received
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

TRouBLEsoME.-For sometime past
this city has been infested with large
number of Indians, who have troubled
our authorities not little. Parties have
furnished them with 'sGrc water max
ing them drunk, noisy and quarrelsome.
This state Of things having become un-
bearabie, statement Of the facts was
sent to headquarters at Salem, and an
Immediate answer was received, to the
effect that officers would be Immediately
dispatched to gather up all the Indians
AID convey them to the reservations where
they belong, aud where they should al
ways be kept. We hope soon to hear
that all the copper colored natives have
been hunted up aud removed
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04
LOCAL AFFAIRS

sINaINa-Mr. Prentis, of Salem,
wishes it generally understood that he
will give "big sing at the Court House
this Saturday evening, and invites tho
public generally, especially lovers of mu-
sic, to attend.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

I.angley,s Pacific Coast Business Direc-
tory has been received. It's valuable
publication, especially 50 70 business men
Send for it
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

AT THE CouRr HousE-On Monday
night, Rev. Mr. Grow addressed out citi-
zcns, giving an interesting account of his
travels in the East His account of i'm
prisonment and treatment while on the
Isle of Patmos made some of his hearers
grind their teeth"-it was rough. The
house was we'll filed by an appreciative
audience. The collection at the close of
the lecture was rather slim
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

ScHooL.-Miss Julia Elkins opened a
private school on Monday in the room,
lately occupied by Jas. Elkins, Esq, as
an Office. Miss Elkins has au excellent
reputation as teacher
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

OF the seventy y-nine French Generals
who were in active service at tho beggin-
ming of the war (according to the Paris
lHonieur1. there are now left only thir-
teen, the rest being prisoners or among
the killed and wounded. Generals Aures-
les de Ia Pala1ine and I.amotierouge were
ensoners
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

NOTARY PuBLIc.--G overnor Grove,
has appointed j. W. Mack, of Lebanon,
Linn county, as Notary Public
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

PERsoNAL-Mr. Yeaton, late of the
firm of Y eaton & Boone, Salem, called on
Wednesday, He talks of removing to
this city.
Miss A. Blain opened a private school
at the residence Of her mother, on Mon-
day.
Johnny Force, of Salem, throwed
himself in sight on Wednesday
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

MILIrARY-Mr. E. w. Pike, by
authority, will proceed to the organiza-
tion of the military company recently
formed in this city, the meeting for that
purpose to be held at his store on Satur-
day evening of next week. Those who
have not, but who desire to be enrolled
as members of the company, should be
in attendance, and take part in the
election of officers.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

HIGn WATER-The Willamette has
been running :sbrim fulP' during the
week, affording plenty of water to enable
the boats to reach Eugene City.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04
STrTzEL & UPTON,
REAL ESTATE BR 0kERS
ENERAL ENTS.
Br IA ch . I'll q q, ,
albany, Oregon,

7r "a n ch q ZIG q,
albany, Oregon,
j. C. sTINDENHALE, Agent.
GENERAL LAND AGENCY FOR OREG on.
W Established July, 1865. An Office where
general information concerning the resources of
Oregon can be obtained free of charge.
Loans negotiated first Mortgage, Real Es-
tate and Collateral Securities. We have for sale
large amount of property located in the town
of Albany. Also Farming lands. of every des-
cription, located in Linn and other counties in
this State.
To the citizens of Albany and vicinity, and to
the owners of Real Estate: We take this method
of calling your attention to place of bust
ness Having determined to open Branch Of
flee in your city, offer you a medium for
obtaining purchasers-one that is appreciated by
buyers, it saves them much time and labor in
searching for what they want. Our principal
Agency, at Portland, Oregon, is thoroughly es-
tablished and the office well furnished for Civ
ing information upon Real Estate, that it affords
the most complete facilities for all parties having
business in our line.
gsI5~ ! on incur expense in placing your
property sale with unless sale is made
Office on First street. opposite Post-Office.
JOHN G. MENDENHALTI, Agent.
Albany, ogn., March %, 1s70.-29tf.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04
CoNcERr roR BENErIr OF rnE U. 7.

CONCERT FOR BENEFIT OF THE u. i.
CHURcH.-The Vieuxtemps Brothers
viii give grand vocal concert, on Tues
day evening next, for the benefit Of the
u. 2. Church. A splendid bill will be
presented, aud as the cause is a good one,
we hope to see the church crowded to
.oyerfowing on next Tuesday evening,
the place and occasion of the concert.
Our citizens. are already fully posted as
tothe merits of the Nieuxtemps Broth
-ers, aud no eulogium from US is neces-
.sarg.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

EXPRESS AGENT.-John Conner, Esq
having refused longer to act as agent for
Wells, Fargo s Co. in this city, as it IN
terferred with his business, Mr- n
Baum was selected as their future agent
il this city. Dir. i. entered upon his
duties on the 1st inst, and being an ac-
commodating gentleman will doubtless
prove acceptable to our people.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

John Conner is selling goods at bed
rock prices to close out.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

a strong influence is at work in Lon
don, favoring the restoration Of the I'm
perial family, under Regency, composed
of the Empress, Trochu and Favrc.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

SMELT.-A SPLENDID lot of Smelt just
received at the grocery establishment OF
Mr.. Du Bois. They are delicious and
chcaD.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

BUTrER.-Frcsh roll butter is quoted
at from 20 to SOC in this market-strong.
The last we got had been rolled too much
and was strong enough to do its own
rolling. 1t may have been the product
of very old cow, as it had the taste Of
cages"
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

In Knoxville an irate citizen assaulted
an editor, but the latter flung the paste
pot at him and put out his eye.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

The estate of Judge elny, late of
Astoria, has been appraised at SIS, ,O6e,
Indebtedness SIS, 5000. BY his will, after
the debts are paid, the property goes to
the city of Astoria.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04
Financial and Commercial
Gold in New York 110f.
Local tenders Q0lnqic

Gold in New York 1109.
Legal tenders 90@@9lc
San francisco markets show
Flour--S5 I5D6; extra, in sacks.
sc 75@7.
Wheat-Choice shipping quoted at
50 10 per 100 lbs.
Oats-steady at 81 45@1 65 per
100 lbs.
Albany narkeS show little change.
We quote:
Whcat-s1 per bushel. Oats-50e.
Butter, 20M30c. Eggs,-20c. Potatoes
81. Onions, 81.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04
STITZEL & UPTON,
REAL ESTATE KERS,
T. MENDENuaI anant

Office First st opposite Post Office. Albany, Ogn.
HAVE for sale IN the city of Albany, a desira-
II bic Homestead, Lots I, 2, and 8, corner
Third, Fourth and Ellsworth streets, one If tn.
best localities in the city. A good one and shaii
story house. with all other conveniences. apply
to j. c. MENDENHALL, Agent,
Albany, Oregon
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04

THE OLDEST
PURELY LIFE INSURANCE co.
IN THE UNITED STATES
Governed by the Massachusetts, Lapse
Law.
No person. after carefully examining this Law,
win forego the advantage Of insnring IN this Com
pany. s,ss <
New England Mutual
Life Insurance Company
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04
PLAN oRDTNaRYsLIFE.

For example A party cnsuring at the ago Of
thirty-fye, Prrniuns all Cash. ,tE IN = "a
One Annual Prenium will eonfinus policy IN
force years and 3dsys.
Example: PrSsniuhs III Cnsh Age, IS Plan,
One Annual Premium win contin~s Pesssy In fcrrs
as . Term Policy, years.
If you wish to make Il absolutely certstn that
not dollar OF the money you invest VIII ever -
forfeited-Insurs in che Nes Engfeud-
II you wiek to get year divtdendt whh 60
eecond annual payment. md annua1ly fnsSenstu9
on the contrilutisn pBan, that istn gst jast Whe1
Is yours-no moro ard No -less, ana jnst whea n
is due-Tnsurc in the New EngIsnd- WI s sY
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-04


1t was chartered in 1885, and IL enyiabls his
tory, during twenty six year, setiye operatiou
has thoroughly established its reliability.
It's Record Stands ~ Fsllswss
Cash assets January, 1870. 81, ,OoO, 600 %
Cash Dividend, 1s66...............-... $4,000 o.
Cash Dividend Of 1867 67...............- 526,s73 IS
Cash Dividend, 1868. ....-.... 7S6,1g7 sc
Cash Dividend, 1862. --...-...... $50 90
Total surplus dividend 4,ooe,00 %
Total Losses paid......-............ S.z0o,0o 90
BY the Acts Of Massachusetts,, incorporated into
the Genernl Statutes Of 1884 policy Of life insu-
rance for the benefit of " MARRIED. ubnan or asy
person persoss speeifed, goes to them indepsnd-
emily Of the Debts and Liabilities ~ the party 0bo
effects the Policy.
Dividends of this Company are paid
ANNUALLY to the Asssspds - CASH.
The NEW ENGLAND Is the only Massaehu-
sctfs Company doing business on the Pseihs
Coast, and therefore the only Company governed
by tho equitable Massachusetts Lspsc Law.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-09-29
THE COURTS.
Federal Court.

The following proceedings were had in the
United States Circuit Court yesterday, Judge
Trigg presiding:
Bulkley's lessee VS. McEwen & Wiley jury
charged and respited.
United States VS. Madison Howard, violation
of revenue law continued
& United States VS. VIM Smith, trial by jury !;
guilty, fined 81 600 and imprisoned months
United States VS. Thos Chapman, violation of
revenue law; continued.
United States VS. P Taylor Butler, violation of
revenue law; continued.
United States VS. VIM c Pickens, 2 cases felony,
trial by jury; acquitted.
United States VS. A Montgomery, violation of
revenue law continued.
United States VS. D Fairfield, violation of
revenue law /; continued.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-09-29
Chancerx COurt.

The Chancery Court met yesterday morning
Q. P. Temple presiding. The following are
the proceedings:
irmed and allowance of 500 made to r NJ
Barton.
R NJ McClung admir-, VS. NJ W Mcmillan ct
al; admir- ordered to sell stocks and bonds for
cash and turn over proceeds to Clerk and Mas
ter, who will distribute
Jno ID Blackford, guardian, vs. Elizabeth
Webb; judgment pro con against NJ A Harri-
son.
Jacob Doyle VS. Frank Anderson ct al; ]
I Doyle appointed admir- of Sarah E Ander-
son.
Peoples Bank ct al VS. S d Mitchell & Co, ct
al; commissioners report allowing receiver
$3.50 confirmed.