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The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

NEW wTnE.-sone young friends of ou.s
the wants of a poor editor,
presented us magnificent new hat, on
Christmas night.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS acknowledge
the receipt of complimentary tickets, DUR
ing the week, tothe Minstrel performance,
the Glee Club Entertainment, and the Am
ateur performance.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

SUNDAY EVENING LEcrUKE Rev. d :.
X. Nesbit will deliver lecture, at the
Presbyterian Church, on Sunday evening
next, at $50 o'clock Subject The
Dead Year"
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

SERIOUS F1RE.-A fire in New York
on Tuesday last, destroyed Barnum's
Museum, Grace Chapel, and number
of other buildings. Loss 100000.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

HOLIDAY GooDs p. z. Greffoz ad-
vertises splendid assortment of holiday
goods, consisting Of watches, jewelry, sill
verware, etc. Now is the time to buy
your wife, your sister, or somebody elses
sisters fine Christmas present.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

PHoToGRAPHss-If yoH want your pho
tograph taken in excellent style, go to
Stryker's Gallery, on Third street, back of
the City Hotel Mrs. G. M. Striker is
a first class artist, and finishes up pictures
according to the latest fashions.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

Too BAD.-A number of young men, on
returning to their homes, about o'clock
last Thursday morning, found that some
mischievous fellows had stolen their kew
holes, and they sought to assuage their
wrath by taking s'rums'' at the City Hotel.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

MAsoNIc.-We are informed that the in
stallation and supper, given by the Ma
sons last evening, was very pleasant af-
fair
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

THANKs.-Our thanks are due to Mr..
Frank Rayburn, for mess of fine trout.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28
Personal Items.

Hon. Ben. Simpson passed through
town this week, ell route for his home, in
Salem.
A number of ladies and gentlemen, from
Albany, came up to attend the minstrel
performance and dance, on Wednesday
night.
Professor W. w. Moreland. OF the Ore
gon City Seminary, with his family, is
spending the holidays among his friends
in this city.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

LIBRARY AssoCAmoN.-The following
naned gentlemen have Incorporated them-
selves into Library Association, in this
city, j. r. Bayley, Emery Allen, J. H.
r. johnson, B. w. Wilson, NJ. Jacobs
and ID. K. Nesbit. The capital stock has
been fixed at S., 600, divided into one hum
dred shares. Stock books will be opened
in few days. This is praiseworthy un-
dertaking, and we hope to see it attended
with complete success.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

STATE TAx.-Treasurer Groves paid over
to the Secretary of State, some two weeks
ago, the entire State tax due. from this
county. This was the first county to pay
her State tax.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

The FLooD.-rhe recent storms have so
swollen small streams throughout this sec
ton that many portions of the valley are
overfiowed. Many land-slides occurred on
the railroad, and several culverts were
washed out. The waters are subsiding,
and trains are again running to Roseburg.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

The WEATHER.-We have had ssDolly
Varden'' weather during the past week.
On Monday we were treated to a genuine
Webfoot ram, lasting all day and night.
but on the latter evening. old Jupiter Plu-
vius let himself loose again, filling wells
throughout the city almost to the brim,
and causing rise Of some twelve feet in
the river.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

A PRIVATE PARTY Some twenty coup
les of College students enjoyed social
dance at the residence of W. Huffman, on
Christmas night
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

Mails Arrive:
From Albany North and Southl, Daily, at
$3.50 p. m.
From Portland (via Westside), Daily, at
400 p. m.
From Yaquina Bay, Weekly, Saturday, at
400 p. m.
Mails Depart:
For Albany (North and South), Daily at
S:45 a. m.
For Portland tvia Westside( Daily at
600 a. m.
For Yaquina Bay, Weekly, Monday, at
700 a. m.
Mails Close:
For Albany North and South), Daily, at
$50 4. IN.
For Portland (via Westside), Daily, at
500 p. m.
For Yaqnina Bay, Weekly, Sundays, at
500 p. m.
Office Hours-From 7:30 a. m. to 8p. M.
Sundays-Office open 80 minutes after
arrival of Eastern mail.
Money Order Office-Hours from a. m.
to 6p. m. j. A. HANNA, p. nj
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

Rev. A. r. WALLER, one of the pioneer
ministers of Oregon, died at Salem, on
Thursday last, at the age of sixty-fiye.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

The PUBLIC SCHOOLS of this city will
not open again until Thursday, Janu-
ary End. This is change from the an
nouncement made last week, as it was
thought expedieut to delay the resumption
of studies until that time
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

TOYS FOR THE HoL1DAYs.-If you want
toys, gifts, fancy articles, or substantial
goods, go to Henry Warriors, on Main
street. He advertiscs, in another column,
fine assortment of goods; which he is
selling ON novel plan. @@
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

FoRT BAY.-McCandlfsh 6 Co. ship
ned large invoice Of pictures and Christ
mas goods to the Yaquina Bay, on Monday
last
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

Governor Grover pardoned
Mat. Bledsoe, on Christmas day.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28
P. P. GREFFOX

Has just received fine assortment of
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Silver
Plated Ware, for the Holidays. Give
him call. 6w
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

BEAUTIFUL PRESENT last Wednes-
day Mr.. Hale Backensto was the recipient
of a large elliptic picture, elegantly framed
i'm rosewood and gilt, containing photo-
graphs of the entire family of which he is
a promising member.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

FINE CIaARs.-Henry Bird has just re-
eeived lot of choice Havana cigars, a
sample Of which we have p,1ffed, and now
nuff AGAIN.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

THE AMATEUR PERFORMANCE has been
postponed until Friday evening. A most
agreeable Entertainment is promised by the
Company on that occasion. s'Ten Nights
in Barroom'' is on the bills, and will, no
doubt, be well performed. After the per-
formance, an opportunity will be given for
Terpsichorean enjoyment
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

DEcEAsED.-The wife of Captain John
Smith, andlmetAer of 1. N. Smith, of Linn
county, died Ga the 9TH inst. at Warm
Springs Resertationy Of cancer, with which
she had long been. afflicted.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

THE GAME LAw-For the convenience
of our readers, we will, next week, pub
lish the game law of Oregon.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

LODGE NO. o, II. o. G.. IT,,
Meets every Saturday evening at Templars
Hall, over Gazette Printing Office All mens
bers in good standing are invited tc attend.
BY order of the W. c. T.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

ON A TndE.-A number of gentlemen oJ
this city went down to Albany, last Satur-
day, on run. In returning, buggy was
played generally. AS the gentlemen are
all Good Templars, and positively assert
that they got no grapes on the road, these
accidents aTe. llllaccountable.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

Our PIPE.-We were the recipient of a
handsome pipe, on Christmas night; but
the same was stolen from the room recent
ly occupied as the DEMOCRAT office, while
we We're tripping the light fantastic.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

For YOUNG LADIEs.-To those young
Pdies who, we are informed, use the BEN
ToN DEMOCRAT for bustles, we would say
that we object to this appropriation of our
paper; !; btif viii furnish any number of ex-
changes, on application.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28
Fair Warming.
Settle Up, Settle Up!

d SONS s KNOWING THEM
/ selves indebted to me, are notified to
come forward and settle their accounts on
or before the first day of January, 1873.
All accounts remaining unpaid at that day
will be placed in the hands of the Justice
of the Peace, for collection
SOL. KING
December 21:35w2.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

LosT-A pair Of dog-skin gloves were
lost in or near Fishers Hall, on Wednes-
day night. The finder will be suitably
by leaving them at this office.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

SHoo FLY.-The Shoe Fly came up on
Tuesday, morning, with light freight
The late rains having swollen the river
considerably, this steamer was enabled to
take away 100 tons of grain.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

late rains having swollen Mary's river, a
number of parties spent Christmas day in
scooping up literally thousands of brook
trout near the dam. The fish were attempt
ing TO go over the dam, and were taken in
scoop nets, by the basket-full at dip.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

PURCHAsED.-Mr. Hale Backensto in
forms us that he has purchased the build
ing and ground now occupied by his bar
Der shop. and is now bloated land owner.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

THE NAILS AGAIN w ednes(lay S mails
went through to Roseburg, on Christmas
spree, and were distributed along the val
ley on Thursday. Cause-no mail agent
on Wednesdays train.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

LODGE NO. II, If. & A. M,
holds stated Communications on Wednesday
evening on or preceding each full moon.
Brethren in good standing are invited to at
Per order of WIN
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

NOUR CLIMATE.-No other country on the
American continent, Of the same latitude,
can boast of so mild climate as our Ore
gon. On Christmas day, we noticed per-
Sons sitting in front of business houses,
enjoying the genial sunshine, while young
America was playing marbles in the street.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

"SANTA Clause. @. McCandlish 6
Co. advertise, elsewhere in this issue, that
they have on hand large assortment of
toys, Christmas goods, etc. Give them a
call, when making your purchases.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

"THE CHRISTIAN MESSENGER :" is a first
class family newspaper. Sent to any adj
dress, until January l, 1874, for 50. Ad-
dress Wells Drury, Publisher, Monmouth,
OrepOn
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.

BARNUM LODGE NO. 2, I. o. O. f., Meets
on Tuesday evening of each week, at 2
O'Clock, IN their Hail. Main street, south
bers Of the order in good standing are IN
vited to attend.
By order ofthe N. G.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28

Was served at the CITY HoteI, by That
popular and obliging landlord, A. r. Nc
Connell, Esq. The ball was one of the
most pleasant affairs ever had in this city,
and the festivities of the evening were
marked throughout by general good feel
ing and unalloyed pleasure. Thus passed
Christmas, 1872-a season of enjoyment,
both religious and secular, not soon to be
forgotten by our citizens.
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28
PRIVATE cHR1TsMAs TREES

Were erected in the city on Christmas
Eve. The residences of Harry johnson,
w. H. Mcfarland, DR.. Bayley and B. w.
Wilson were thus adorned, and at each
a very pleasant evening was spent. In
the evening, a performance was given by
fho
The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1872-12-28
PosTOFFICE REGISTER.

Post Office-Corner of Main and Jeffer-
son streets.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-06-11

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weeks Ia one newspaper pubilshea 10 SAID
parish, and after said publication the said
court shall, on motion Of the counsel of said
board Of commissioners, approve and h0-
mOlOgate said assessment rolls which shall
be a judgment against the property as
sessed and the owners thereof, on which
execution may issue as on Judgment rem
dered IN the ordinary mode of proceedings,
and the court SHALL at the same time and in
the same Judgment, order the delinquent
parties TO pay five per cent in addition to
the amount assessed to pay costs and eoun-
sci fees.
SEC. z. Be it further enacted, etc, That
no compensation shall be allowed to said
commissioners for their services but they
shall have the right to appoint and employ
sueh officers and employees as they deem
proper, and fix their salaries and compen-
sation.
SEC. g. Be it further enacted, etc, That
the lands reclaimed under the provisions of
this act shall be exempt from taxation until
the year eighteen hundred and eighty-five.
SEC. 9. Be 1t further enacted, etc, That
this act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage, and that all
laws or parts of laws contrary to or in any
wise conflicting with the provisions of this
act be and the same are hereby repealed.
(Signedl @. H. BREWSTER,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
tSignedl p. B. 5. PINCHBACK,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Approved April %, 1872.
fSigned) III G. WARMOTH,
Governor Of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
+. j. HERON,
Secretary of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-06-11

AN ACT

AN ACT
For the relief Of the heirs of the late J. II.
Wisner, Sheriff of Ouaehita parish and
for the relief OF his deputy, Henry G..
Dobson.
WHEREAS, His Excellency f. G. War
moth, Governor of the State of Louisiana,
did, on the twenty-second day of July,
eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, cause 10
be published his proclamation offering re-
ward of one thousand dollars for the ar
rest and conviction OF one T. b. Beavers.
charged with the crime Of murder; and
Whereas, j. II. WisneF, sheriffOf Ouachita
parish, and his deputy, Henry g. DobsOn,
did arrest the said T. b. Beavers after In
curing much trouble and expense: and
Whereas, The said Beavers, after an ex-
animation before the Hon. Robert Raw,
parish judge of 0uaehita parish, was com
mitted to jail on the charge Of murder; and
Whereas, The said jail was soon after
broken open, the sheriff and one OF the
principal witnesses in the Beavers case
We're murdered, and the said 7. B. Beavers
rescued from Jail by mob of unknown
men; therefore
SECTION 1. Be it enacted BY the Senate
and House of Representatives Of the State
of Louisiana in General Assembly convened,
That the sum of one thousand dollars be
and is hereby appropriated out OF any
money in the treasury, not otherwise ap-
for the purpose of reimbursing
and eompensating the heirs and legal rep
Of j. ii. Wisner and his deputy,
IL. g. Dobson.
SEC. 2. BE it further enacted, etc, That
this act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
fSIgnedl o. II. BREWSTER,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
(Signedl p b. S. PINCHBACK,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved May Is, 1872
tSigRedl II. G. WARMOTH,
Governor of the State Of Louisiana
A true copy:
+. j. HEBRON,
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the said company are Hereby authorized
aud empowered to lay out locate cOntruct,
equip and thereafter own maintain and en-
joy a railroad from Springfield to Blood
river IN Livingston parish, Louisiana, by
such route as The company may deem most
direct and practicable.
SEC. 3, Be it further enacted, etc, That
for the purposes herein set forth said COM
pany shall have the right Of way TO the dis
lance OF fifty feet on each side Of the outer
line Of said railroad belonging to the State
of Louisiana, and it shall acquire right of
way through private land by gift or By ex-
preparation as provided by law.
SEC A. Be it further enacted, etc, That
this act shall take effect from and after its
passage.
fSignedl O. H, BREWSTER,
Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
fSignedl p. B. S. PINCHBACK,
Lieutenant Governor and President Of the
Senate.
Approved May 4, 1872
(Signed) II G WARM0TH
Governor Of tho State Of Louisiana.
A true copy:
4. j. HERON,
Secretary OF State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-06-11
LIWs 0F IaE SAL 0F LOUISIANA
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.
No. So.
AN ACr

AN ACT
For the relief of w. Jasper Blackburn.
WHEREAS, On the night of the eighth Of
July, 1868 and Of the fifth of November.
OF the same year. the printing Office OF the
Homer Jidd, owned by w. Jasper Black
burn, was forcibly entered by a mob OF dis
orderly and violent persons. and the presses
and furniture broken to pieces and the type
and other materials thrown into the streets.
and
Whereas, 1t cost the said w. Jasper
Blackburn large amount Of money to refit
hls ONCE, IN order to do the printing which
ne was under contract to do for the State
and general government, and to restore his
ONCE 70 It's former efficiency which was a
clear damage to him in a large amount Of
money and Inconvenience; therefore
SECTION 1. Be it enacted BY the Senate
and House of Representatives of the State
OF Louisiana IN General Assembly con-
yened, That to repair the damage inflicted
on w. Jasper Blackburn, as set forth in
the preamble to this act there be and Is here
by appropriated the sum of six thousand
dollars out of any money in the treasury
not otherwise appropriated, to the said w.
Jasper Blackburn, TO be paid to him on his
own warrant on the Auditor of Public Ae-
counts Of this State
DEC. =. De II IufIuef euacl6u4 ebcs, luab
this act shall take effect from and after
its passage.
(Signed) o. II. BREWSTER.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(Signed) p b. S. PINCHBACK,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved May 20, 1872
lSigned) H. G. WARMOTH,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy
T. j. HEBRON,
Seerefarv Of State
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-06-11
Miss Lodoiska Landry Is. widow anna


Miss LOdOfslka Landry vs.. Widow Anna
Maria Fay ct al (Anna Maria FAY, widow Of
Jacob Fay; Frederick Fay, Harry J. Fay Rosa
Fay, widow Of William B. Douglass Amelia
Fay, wife Of Joseph f. Lyon, aud George J.
TIOURTH DISTRICT COURT. FOR TIL. PARISH
A OF Orleans No. So 2a9-By virtue of writ Of seis
nre and sale to me directed by the honorable the
fourtn District Court for the parish of Or
leans IN the above entitled cause Will proceed
TO sell at public auction, at the Merchants and
AucuOneers' Exchange ROYAL street between
Canal and CuEtOmh0use streets, in the Second Dis.
triet Of this city, on WEDNESDAY, July 5. 1872 at
twelve o'clock u the following described property,
to wit
CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, together with
rlghtsi ways, privileges and appurtenances there
unto belonging or IN anywise apDertaining stu
aled n tne taubourg Annunciation, in the
Flrs5 DISTRICT OF TINS city, IN the square bounded
by Prytanlai Enterpel Polymnia and St. Charles
streets being part Of lots numbers one aud Two
depth
Said property was acquired BY the late Jacob
ray decreased, by purchase from Hugh MeCann by
an act passed before Michael Gernon a no
tary pubic in this city on the third cay
OF May 1850. Upon the death Of The said
JACOB ray said property became vested in the
present defendants hereln his sole and only heirs
anu ny a decree from the honorable the Second
district Sotrt for the parish OF Orleans bearing
aus neIelh were recognized as the sole and only
helrs OF the said deceased, and as such put ia pos
ssoh OF All ms estate after due Ceedinas had
IN tne matter OF the succession of the sid de-
ceased 20. ~ ,5y4 OF the docket Of said court
Seized IN the above suit
Terms-Cash on the spot
G. S. SAUTIEET
jel 20Jy3 Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-06-11

AN ACT


To appoint trustees to the Yermilionville
Academy, and giving them power to
ALLEVIATE the same
SECTION /. Be it enacted by the Senate
and House Of Representatives of the State
Of Louisiana in General Assembly con
vened, That the directors of the public
schools for the town of Vermilionville in
the parish OF Lafayette be and are here
by appointed trustees of Yermilionville
Academy, with power to ALLEVIATE and dis
pose OF the building known as the YerInil-
lonvllle Academy, by public or private sale,
or otherwise, and use the proceeds of the
a,lienaa1on to procure o house for the use Of
1l NE. free public schools Of the town of Yer
SEc. z BE it further enacted. ETC.. That
an laws or parts of laws contrary to or in
eohslS tent with this act be and are hereby
repeaiea, ana that this act take effect from
and after It's passage.
lolgnedJ o. H. BREWSTER
Speaker OF the House of REPRESENTATIVES.
olghea Z. b. S. PINCHBACK.
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Approved May 1s, 1872.
tSignedl III. G. WARMOTH.
Governor of the State Of Louisiana
A true copy:
+. J. HEBRON,
Secretary Of State.