The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-08-19
General News.

Sudden indisposition of the Queen of England
on the 18th caused the utmost anxiety in the
roya; household.
The sudden outburst of volcano the island
Of Tugolando, one of the Malay Archipelago,
hfteen miles northeast of the island of Celcbes,
accompanied by q eonvulsion of the sea and a
wave forty yards high. swept all human beings,
horses, cattle, etc., from the island Four hun
dred and sixteen persons persisted.
Eggs are seventy-6ye cents per dozen in Vic
toria.
It has hecn discovered that Controller Connol-
~ Of New York has s1.ooo,o0O in registered q.
s. bonds. When he went into office he was bank
rupt.
According to an interviewer on a London morn
ing paper, Napoleon still believes that he will be
reinstated upon The throne of France.
From Berlin ii is announced that cholera is
increasing at Koningsberg. Of Asiatic
cholera reported in London, had created an ex-
traerdianry sensation.
From San Francisco We learn that IL. Swantz.
President of the Stock Brewery Association, sui
cided on the 18th at North Beach, with razor.
He was insane.
The first political knock down of the campaign
in California occurred on Monday. Capt. Jack
Munroe and Major Jack StIattman, the first a
Democrat and the last Republican, met on
Montgomery street; bigh words ensued when
Strattman spat in Munroe's + ce, aud was slap
ped in the face in return by Munroe. Thereupon
Strattman sailed in and gave Munroe most un-
merciful beating. Both were arrested.
The discovery of extensive bed of moss
agates is reported at Warm Springs Indian Res
ervation in this State.
Recent returns show that the corn and cotton
crops are in better condition than We were led
TO expect from the July reports.
Mrs yallandigh CHAM, widow of the late C. L. Val
landigham, died at Cumberland (Md.), Au-
gust 18th.
Parties have made arrangements for shipping
wool from Oregon direct Boston, Mass. The
wool win be properly graded and suitably packed,
and through bills oflading obtained to Boston.
Ex-Senstbr Williams returned to his home in
Portland q yom Washington City on Monday. He
received h warm reception from his numerous
friends
Under the efficient management of Republican
officials it that the Police Court of Portland
last month. rot only paid all its expenses
police force, judge and clerks salares-but there
was balance in the treasury of over $50. Port
land is right IN continuing Republican officials in
Office.
Says the San Francisco Chronicle: In 1856
California farming land averaged thirty bashcls
to the acre, it scarcely foots sixteen. This
CROPPING our fields in wheat and barley for six
teen years, without change rest. is simply
, lighting our agricultural candle at both ends.
Advices from Paris to the 10th say TIE city
is excited; full OF rumors that the army will
revolt against the Versailles Assembly and de-
clare for MeMahon for Regent, and demand an
Empire. Stirring is looked for soon.
Bismarck has commenced a vigorous campaign
against Papacy, declaring that tie uItra-montane
Church is hostile to the State, and is in active
support of DR.. Dollinger.
1t is~fiaous usz-kAe Chinese Eastern question may
involve war by the Western nations with China
from which the United States cannot escape, but
NE will not make war upon Corea without the
cooperation of other nations.
Oregon meats and in demand in the
San Francisco markets.
During the week closing August I'd. there were
no less than sixteen suicides near Middietown,
New York. Cholera, yellow fever. small pox or
any other dangerous epidemic is uncalled for in
that section-al she fools will rid themselves
oflife without further aid.
The Sacramento Union claims that, owning to
the diaaffection in the Democratic party, and
other causes. the Republican ticket of California
will be elected by from LOCO TO l0,e00 majority
Other journals of that State claim even larger ma
jsrities- Il seems that man went before the
people of California a candidate for Governor
receiving the universal acclaim of her people and
creating the most unbounded enthusiasm where
he appears before them, the present Repub-
liean candidate for that office, the Hon. Newton
Booth.
The New York World says it is understood that
previous TO the fall of the French Empire at
Sedan, Napoleon was in negotiation with Richard
Sehell Of this city for the Jumel estate which he
proposed to use for residence in case of his being
deahroned. The loss of much of his wealth by the
war forced him to look for retreat of more mod
crate dimensions. He is, therefore, treating with
Sam1 L. 81. Barlow for the Burton Kinneard es-
tate at Glencove, for which it is expected be will
have to pay 500, 600 coin. Meantime ex-Queen
Christine Of Spain is negotiating with Schell for
the Jumel estate for 5 100000.
RELrGfous CoSUxDRUNs "a correspondent of
the Occidsst, says the San Francisco Figaro, pro-
pounds the following conundrum
IF Christians can indulge in dancing with PRO-
priety, is there any impropriety in using the
church TO dance in? IF there is none, why are
they not usedf
Here Is another for this smart correspondent
IF Christians may make lore to pretty girls, is
there amp mpropriety in using the church for that
purpose7 If it's improper, why do people do so
Another sill If Christians can ridevelocipedes,
why don't they yelocipede in the church Go to,
correspondent of the cecident---tho art an inn
beeile.
8 A iafs number Of the Pacific, a leading reli-
gIous paper Of San Francisco, has the following
woris or recommendation for the Hon. Newton
Booth, the Republican candidate for Governor of
California
The new man is evidently the favorite so far
for tie once of Governor. There Is nothing
haekneyed about him or his speeches. He is 80
Young so fresh, original free from pretense,
30 modest 80 generous toward hrs opponents and
still SO manly and SO manifesty capable of doing
honor 60 himself his friends, and tho high Office
he 1spres to- that he awakens interest and kindles
enthusiasfa Everywhere. He carries with him
the prestige Of success. II Is felt that he cannot
bs dofeated AL the nameiess indications OF pop
uiar favor which followed the present Governor.
four years ago, nov gather about the person Of
Newton Booth. He has been in no position to
mske snetniess He has faulty record to be
brought against him. The auspices are happy !