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The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-03-29

"ToMMY PoTTs. Paley, wrote
some very learned books, was a stlnid
boy, and as awkward as Il boy could
he; aud, when he went to college, at
the age of fifteen, his chms called him
"lommy Potts" He did not improve
much in college, at all events for the
first Two wears; books We're at dis,
count with him, but fairs, theatres.
reyels. fights, and such things. were at
premium, And yet he had ability,
if he only cared to Use it. for hisstupid-
ity was merely in manner and appear
ance. a companion came To- hiln one
morning when he was in bed,A Aand re-
monstrated with him: 1t isa sin for
you to be idle" said he; lyon have
talent; you can do something in the
world
That honest word in season was the
turning point in Payley's life. lie
gave up his bad habit Of frisingat noon.
and gotup regularly at five o O'clOck;
he gave up fairs and reyels and took
to books and in h year came ont a
good scholar. Many talent has been
buried for want Of IA kind word to de-
velop it; and manya lad has passed
into manhood without pausing to ask
what was the particular gin" which
belonged to him. Don't you mike
such mistake.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-03-29

HoBsoN's CuoEE.-It was election
day and Grimes, having assisted on
the OCCASION by depositing his vote and
absorbing as much liquid rye as he
could walk under, started with two OF
his neighborS, who were In the same
state of elevation. to make his way
home. They had TO cross creek by a
foot-bridge constructed of a single log
and without any llandrail. Under o.
dinary circumstances this was easy
enough; but these were extraordinary
circumstances. However the creek
must be crossed Grimes turn came,
and making a bold start he succeeded
in getting about one third of the way
over, when loud splash announced
that he was overheard. Emerging
from tile water. which was abont- up
to his breast, he quietly said, as IL bis
course was the result Of mature deliber-
alton ~ guess III wade" NJ tt.t
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AskeletOn Clock.


A matchmaker In an Illinois town has
constructed 81 peculiar time-piece. and
the local journals describe it rs fol-
lows
1t isa simple dial-plate with two
lmnds-an hour hand and minute
hand. One dial il twenty-fom inches
hi diameter, with u large opening IN
the centre. The minute hand is tWen-
ty inches in length, and the hour hand
is lliilc and a-hai inches, fastened III
the centre oftle dial upon small piv-
OF. That Il all that can be seen hy
looking closely on the large ends to-
wards the centre of the dial. and OH
the reverse side. you will see what ap-
pears to be weights, intended to bal
ance tile hands but which in reality
contain the secret of the movements of
the hands. Within these small
weights" are miniature works like
those ola small watch, strong enough
to control the large hands. 4 person
may whirl the hands until they spin
around like Il top, but each will return
invaribly to its proper place. and ilrdi-
cate the time correctly. The hands
may be taken off and laid away for an
hour. two hours, or ten, or any length
Of tune, and upon the pivot they will
instantly point the precise hour aud
minute. There il no electricity or any
thing Of the sort. The dial hangs by
a tiny hook from u nail. 1t may be
suspended by string. or held in the
hand and the movements of the hands
are always the same. The hands do
not move with the regulator. and
when the hands ofthe regulator, or
any properly regulated clock. or upoll
the figures or minute marks, those of
this st1lnge timepiece win agree exact
ly. II Is really a remarkable piece of
workmanship, and extites much conf
ment. Nothing is seen by looking
at it or examining it, save the rim Of
the dial aud the k.n,ls. This is all /;
and chen they do correctly mark the
time of day 1t seems as though some
unseen spirit must represent and i'm
pei their movements.
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with angels above than in such a

with angels above than in such q
plate.
The scene | shall never forget 10 my
dying day, and the sweet cadence ol
her musical voice still rings IN my
ears, and every word Of the song "a Il
dropped from her lips, sunk deep lntC
the hearts ofthose gatheredarountller
With her golden liair falling care.
lessly around her little shoulders, heI
face of almost ethereal beauty. ant
locking so trustingly and comfortingly
upon the gentlemen around, her beau
tiful eyes Illuminated witha light thai
seemed not Of this earth, she formed q
picture of purity and innocence worthy
the genius ofa poet or painter.
! At the close of the song many weit
weeping; men who had not shed Il
tear for years, now wept like children,
One young man who had resisted with
scorn the pleadings ofa loving mother
and the entrcatieS Of friends TO strive
TO lead Il better life. to desist from 4
course that was wasting his fortune
and running his health, now approach
ell the child, and taking both her little
hands in his, while tears streamejl
down his pale cheeks, exclaimed with
deep emotion:
God bless YOU, my little angel :
you have saved me from ruin and dis
grace, from poverty and drunkard's
grave. If there are angels ON earth.
you are one; God bless you. God bless
you." and putting bill in the hands
of the mother. said: "Please accept
this trifie as a token Of my regard and
esteem. for your little girl has done
me Il Kindness annevcr repay. Aud
remember. whenever you are III want.
You will find me Il true friend" AT the
same time giving her his name and
address.
Taking her child hy the hand she
turned to go, but pausing at the door,
said -.
God bless you gentlemen. Ac-
cept the heartfelt thanks of poor.
frieIMless woman for the Kindness and
courtesy you have shown her" Be
fore any one could reply, she was
gone.
A silence of several minutes enslHsl.
which was at length broken by the
who exclaimed:
'ientlemen. that lady was right.
and have sold my last glass of whis-
ky: if any of you want more, you will
have to 70 elsewhere.
"Alld | have drank my last glass of
whisky" said a young man who had
ong been given mp is utterly beyond
.he reach Of those who had a deep in
-erest in his welfilre-as sunk too low
ever to reform. There is a temper
mce organization iii this city called
he Temple of Honor and at their
leXt meeting shall send up my
name to be admitted. Who will 20
With me:'
oil. aud l." several exclaimed |
IN chorus, and fifteen names were
lllltal to his.
True TO his word. the owner of the
'alo0n where the scene was enacted. |
disposed of his entire stock the next |
hay, and is now engaged III an honor
sble business. Would to heaven that
ady with her little one could have |
gone into every hamlet, town and city |
the country and met with
ike results ,-Ludpsie Se,ltiRcl.
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W A VALUABLE DIsoovERY.-Acting
under a commission from h fire-insur-
ance company. q German chemist has
discovered that imprsilatioli with a
concentrated solution Of rocksalt rem
tiers all timber flre-pfo0E It'll, silt,
too, reiIders wood proof against dry
rot, aud the rlvages ofillseCts, Wood
pleapred in this way has already been
manufactured into furniture, aid it i
proposed also to turn this discovery to
account In distinguishing fIames for a
solution of it, pumped out Ofa tire-en
gine, upon burning matter, would be
vastly more efficient than plain water.
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Table TleleKraplsl,.g.

|
| At a hotel table In San Frlncisct
lately sat two young men. telegmpl
operators, who, to amllSe, themselves
clicked upon their plates with thel
knife or spoon in the language wei
known to telegraph officials, but unfa
miliar to other people. One woult
pick up his knife. and convey TO TIN
ears of the other u remark like this
"Nhy i this butter like the oiiense O
lIamlet's uncle. His friend replied
II give it up" lie telcgraphs. ''Beclus,
its rank and smells to heaven! Al
this extraordinary intimation given At
| the expense Of the landlork, who sits
by. perfectly unconscious Of the joke,
! the other Is overcome with laughter, III
which the first joins, while all wonder
what may be the cause of their merrl-
nlent.
Opposite to them sat newly mar
rietl couple, whom they imagined to
I be from the country. and tlle young
lady, who was right good-looking,
,.,i,o navt IN o,,l.r q. tho hu,t of tho;r
t"larrani,i,. [ h;,s ~ '' '' "
@ ..Ilyli,t = Invelv ,;ttlo n;oeop this l.
,,,ro.,;ta ;sn., ~ % -, ..,i XII NJ
ri.psrfs,.tlv n,nd.ow" >, ,,swar,l
So }. ..looks ~ ifhmtter wm,lJ'n,t
malt IN hor mouth inst m,rriad
rlrrss. Iftl,at conutrv bmmnIin along.
sile of her wnr. o,t of the wov wo,,fl
tnss h.r = ernst Of fh,pad "
..yryer mind lin ), rnlies No l.
.Givebnr /, nmlma mnfer rho tohle with
yo,r foot "
10 the constermtiou Of the foolish
young men tho britlenroom picked nm
his knife. and on hiseIp,tv giasS click
ed off the following dispatvh, his tlce
flushed and his brow sol III 4 very de-
terlnined manner:
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A PLrcKY TEMPERANCE MAN.
Twenty years ago. ayonhg man went
. to Washington, with > petition to Con-
gress from the people Of old Milsaclfu-
sets. While hi that city he was h.
vited to dine, e,with the celebrated John
Quincy Adams.
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On Thursday u fine New Found
land dog walked into the school-house
on Poplar street, Boston, entered one
of the dressiIg-Opms OF the pupils,
took down the cap and coat of his
young master, aid then gave an m
quiring look at the children, among
whom he failed = see the owner Of
the cap and coat. Walking into an
OTHER scIIool-rooin on the same floor he
found the Object OF his search and
went upand affectionateIy kissed him.
This i a true story, says the Boston
Heruid. ff, gi So
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VERY WELL PIT. DIR. Jewett, at
the late Massachusetts Temperance
Convention, made a very good point
on the Western Civil Damage laws,
which allow widows and orphan chill
dien to prosecute irlmsellers for selling
to husbands and fathers. He says !:
Think of the law Of God as saying
thou shalt not kill, except you are
ready to pay damages and yet some
rsiiyous papers had recommended these
laws as better than the prohibitory
law.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-03-29

A young fellow at college wrote to
his uncle, on whom he. entirely de-
pended, MY dearuncIe-ready forthe
needfuls Your atiectionate nephew. +"
The uncle replied. '.Dear ncphew.--
the hecdtnl Is not ready. Your affec-
tionate uncle. !" dH ',e,n pTf ~
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-03-29

George Stewart. Of Colioes. il the
present champion fainter. When he
falls ofexlaustion he wants to he sprin-
kled with brandy. When brandy is
not at baud. the butt-end ofa wagon
trace will bring him to, quite as rapid
ly and at less expense. = =
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-03-29

4 drunken man, after trying IN vain
to keep on the sidewalk, was heard to
cxclaim as he beaded, for the the mid
die Of the street: There, now 20 in
the street fyou want to. b tfia
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-03-29

During the Fianco-PruSsian war a
great deal offun was .pokedat a New
jersey editor who read in the cable dis
patches that "Bazalne hasmoved twen-
ty kilometres out Of Metz" lie there
upon sat down and wrote an editorial,
III which he said he was delighted to
hear that all the kilometres IEad been
removed. and that the innocent people
of Metz were no longer endangered by
the presence of those develish engines
of war-sleeping upon a volcano as it
were. And then ne went OH to de-
scribe some experiments made with
kilometres in the Crimea, in which
one e.of them explo,led and blewa fri
gate out Of the water.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-03-29

A baker In Salem Knocked a tlliev-
ing Indian down the other day for re-
fll:ilig to leave his premises. IN his
fall the sharp edge Of the door came in
contact withhis head, making a fright
fol cash above the, eye. No blame
was attached to the baker.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-03-29

Rowland Hill made a good remark
upon hearing the power OF the letter II
discussed, whether it were u letter or
not. II it were .uot, he said. 1t would
be a very serious affair for him. for 1t
would make him III all the days of his
life.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-03-29

When dyspeptic and lnelaINbnlic
young professional man bewailed his
prospects to Chief Justice Parsons,
and said he didn't see how he should
ever get through the world. did
You ever know any one to stop on the
wayg3 was the grave and oonsoliug
reply.
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Many great men sat at the table.
The young man had been poor, and
was then only a mechanic IN modrate
circumstances. During dinner, Nlr.
Adams said tohim:
"Will you drink a glass ofwll,e with
me. sirs'
The young man was temperance
man. But the eyes of many greater
than himself were upon him. They
were all wine1lrinkers, and it was no
small matter to decline such a request
from his venerable host. No wonder
the young man was embarrassed, that
he bluslied and hesitated. 1t VA: a
critical moment for him. But he was
q true man. Lie had real manhood,
and he stammeretl:
''Sir, never take wine.' .
Nobly said, young man. MaSsachu-
setts hearl that answer, and under
stood it. She saw in Henry Wilson a
man who could be trusted, and, She
made him one Other Senators. To day,
as for several year. past, he has been
known as Senator Wilson. God bless
him. May our readeas follow his ex-
ample, and. however and by wlonso-
kyer tempted, stick to their principles.
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A fellow feeling; Indignant old
lady Guard, do you allow smoking
in this compartments"
Obliging Guarl-'IIaw, weel, if
nane o. the gentlemen object, ye can
take a bit o. draw o. the pipe. y
Punch. t-.n. .--l
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-03-29

A gentleman who has lived for
many years IN sight oSthe ocean. says
It Is an ufdeiIiAble fact that the vIcini-
ty Ofthe 9 always makes q billy loa-
ton chilly.
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'Is not Horace Greeley College
bred man ~ asks a correspondent.
No, sir; he's graham bread man.
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CLEAR AND DISTINCT VISION,

As in the natural, healthy sight, and pre-
venting all unpleasant sensations, sMch as
glimnmring and wuecring OF sight, dizzi-
ne4S, etc, peculiar TO ail others IN use.
These glasses arc manufactured tiomml.
mute crystal pebbles melted together, and
derive theirname, Diamond, "on account
of their hartlncssanl briiliancy. Thcyare
mounted in the finest manner, at our own
manui;lciory, in all styles Of gold, silver,
steel. rubber, and shell frames, OF the best
quality. Their durability can not be sur
passed, and their finish il such ms will suit
The most fiastidions. None genuine unless
bearing our trademark, S>> stamped on
every frame.
For sale by the principal opticians and
jewellers, throughout the country. Aian,l-
tactured by j. u. S,,encer n Co, pn.ctical
opticians, New York. For sale only by
TITUS liRuTIIERS,
Dealers IN watches, clocks, jcwelry, silver
ware, etc, Albany, oregon.
Entered according to act of Congress, in
the year 1850, by j. L. Syenccr 4 Co. in the
clerks office of the District Court of the
United States, for the Southern District OF
New York kny3
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SPEGrACLEs.

WE NOW OFFER a GLASS T0 THE
w public which y prono9need " TIE
most celebrated opticians Of the world to
be the most perfect, natural, artificial help
TO The human eye ever known. They are
ground under our own supervision, at our
own nmnufactory, in New Haven, and are
40 constructed that tha core or center Of
the lens comes directly in front of the eye,
producinga
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-03-29

Be A MAN.-fhc folowing good ad-
vice j. clipped from an excellent little
paper. called the Working Nm:
''Fooli>h spending father of fpoverty.
DO not be ashamed Of hard work.
Work for the best Salery Or wages YOU
can get, but work for halt price rather
than be idle. Be your own master,
and do not let society or fashion sw;tl-
low up your individuality-hat, coat
and boots. Do not eat up and wear
out all that you can earn. Compel
your selfish body to spare something
for profit saved. Be Stingy to your
own appetite, but be mercihll too ther's
necessities. Help others, and ask no
help for yourself. See that you are
proud. Let your pride be of the right
kind. BE too proud to be lazy too
proud to give up without collluering
every difficulty; too proud to wear
a coat yOn cannot afford to buy; too
proud to BE- in company you cannot
keep up with in expenses; too proud
to be stingy.
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The work wrought by Temperance
organizations in removing tie social
hottie, and throwing around the tel
der lambs of the family the sacred
guard OF the temperance shield, has
done more for our country and our
race than any mind can estimte.
1t i also great achievement to
drive the bottle and the practice of
drinking behind the screen. and there
by fix upon the practice Of drinking,
public condemnation, practice too
disreputable to he seen by the public.
The further it can be driven from
public view, the better. lnleed. these
screens serveas u test OF public senti-
ment. When liquordrinking lecomes
so popular that it can appear on the
streets with open doors, it il high
proof that the temperance si+timcnt
is at very low point. SO soon a.
the public sentiment rises, the screens
are seen to rise with it.-Tae Nation.
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AlI olher hm,la o,rIlIallaInE lIaleglal. "a

vi hHiisig t}e 6ahhgfu ol sffils
ALSO; PREPARED TO po MILL
On lwoFlt, flrtiieAl shaker tslns, zigkag
shakers, suction fans, driving puVeys ot
iany Kind, af Otf factory on Lyon stfees lon
the riyeE bank, next below, M9rk l4pl' :
warehouse. ALTIiOCSE q w.
Albany, Feb. 10, ISG9-A
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l.. Dlain. 9. Z. Young. J. Darrowu.
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ALBANY, OREGON

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cratic. The sacrifice, therefore, that
Democrats are called on ~ make in sup
porting Greeley, is chiefly of a personal
character; arising rather from what he
has been, than from what he is nova
sacrifice Of pride rather than principle.
His letter Of acceptance OF the Cimcin-
natl nominations, 50 far rs it goes, il
certainly, i'm The main, tic embodiment
of sound Democratic principles; an,l
taken in connection with his surround-
ings, aud the grand objects to be attain
cd in his election, ! cannot doubt that
Democrats will feel it to be their duty
to give TO the cause which he represents
their earnest support.
In conclusion, only desire TO add ut
this time, that the endorsement Of tho
action Of the Cincinnati Convention 1T
baltimore, will give TO the Reform
movement vitality and unity that will
insure its success. This opinion il based
upon recent developments OF enthusiasm
in its support by tho masses of tho peo-
pie OF all parties, which have inspired the
friends of Reform with hope and filled
their opponents with fearful forebOtlings
of defeat. The CANVASS will be conduct
cd 10y the Democrats and Libcrals ON u
higher and less partizan plan than here
toforc. The late bloody conflict will
take its appropriate place in tho pages
of history; and none Of its grand
achievements and glorious results will
be permitted to be converted into elc-
mcnts Of discOrd, or used rs stepping
stones to Office by political thieves aud
robbers; but bravery in the field and
honesty in the civic relations of life will
ever be remembered with gratitude and
rewarded as merit deserves. The pass
ION and prcjudices Of tho past will bc
ignored, and tho sober realities of the
present will bc grnpplcd with in the
light Of true patriotism, in the hope that
the future shall DC made TO yield the
golden fruits Of national prosperity.
Respectfully, S. X. WOLFE.
New Albany, june "a, 1872.
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The Lake Erie, Evansville and
southwestern Railway.

EDITOR COURIER:
Among tho many gratifying items Of
information, received from Col. Robert
l'attisOn, who is in Attendance ut meet
ing of the Executive Committee of the
board of Directors Of the Lake Erie.
Evansville and South western Railroad
Company, mt New York, are the follow
ing facts, which ARE OF interest to our
ciiizcms and the friends of the road along
the line.
The contract for. building and equip
ing tho entire line, from Evansville io
l'cllctontainc, Ohio, has been closed
with the New York Contract COMPANY.
"a corporatiOn Of capitalists, organized
under Il charter from the Legislature of
New York, MI. Dcckcr,pf New York.
l'rcs idcnt. III. IL. Hanson, Of New York
General Superintendent. Both are men
Of wealth and sterling reputation in
railroad circles, the latter especially well
known among our own people, as the
acad of the American Contract Conn
pany, who gathered the Il. IL. Il N. II.
H., out Of its difficulties and pushed il
TO = successful and rapid completion.
The Contract company agree to have
the cars running on the first fifty miles
of the road bY next January; 10 Scy-
nour by January LIST, 1874, and tho Oh
lire line completed to Bellcfontaine,
LIST 1876.
a meeting of tho Directors Of tho road
will take place in Evansville OH the 9th
Of July. Respectfully,
Evansville, juno 25, 1872.
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OF We should say that, considering
tic impudcncc and importance Of cx-
Confederate leaders in the Philadelphia
convention, and the jovial relations ex-
isting between Grant and all the chicken
thieves and higll-waymcn Of the lato
rebel army, it would bc difficult for
either Grant orator or newspaper u
say anything more about "rcbcls.'s
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u Evansville JOURNAL: "Mr III. G.
West, Of Fort Branch, having read IN
thc journal" that Mr.. Keller, of POsey
county, raised tl,irty-two bushels Of
Tappnhannock wheat To the acre, writes
that Mr.. Robert Anderson, living near
his place, has just diminished cutting
forty acres Of the same variety of wheat
that will average at least thirty five bush
els to the acre."
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An attempt was made last Saturday
night to steal Z. +. Montgomcrys hor-
scs. The thief broke the doors of its
hinges with large wagon hammer, and
had succeeded in getting three horses
out. lIc was detected before nc got
away with ANY, rctersburgh Press.
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01-A gentleman who las been over
the county lately informs us that two
bushels Of wheat will be harvested this
year TO wheie iAcrc vas one last year.
Petersburg Press
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"A thief visited Frank Scales stable
last Saturday night and took out q sor-
rel mare. Chase was given in few min
utcs thereafter and the mare was found
down on the river bottom near the fer
ry.-i pctcrsburgh Press.
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ryVHr pr"rricior of this Hotel situated irs norih
the railroad hcpo,. rcturaS HIS thanks io the rai'
fsr their uis, patronage. aNd as Them that nt
effsra shall be tarel or h psrt tpmsvi her tnvor'
IN the 'uiurc. III la,s a'A hnf url'liri wiiA -
~ q tie uafAet anrrds ilt 4a., gsuH s1liis ag
fatH fa' hnrs v fllCis4 snfr II y .tt 0rA"'
~,r'f-M IN.N