The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-11-28

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been afforded tLem--that OK hearing
q real live PrIma Donna In Opera. TIL,
lady is Madame Stevenson, who come
with continental reputation. TIL,
Salem Statesman of last Wednesday
thus discourses upon this eminen
lady's attainments: HOf Madam,
Stevenson,s voice and artistic singing
we cannot speak too highly. She i
possessed of a sweet, warbling rlcf
Soprano which, in regisister also par
takes of the Mezzo Soprano and ever
contralto; it is of the "clear timber',-
remarkably flexible, brilliant an6
highly cultivated, but in her ballad
Singing she has a charm which cannot
be taught. 1t is soul. Her great
viyacity also is the result of a
temperament evidently imbued with a
high sense of the ridiculous. Master
McKenzie's singing of "M'Appare, .
and isFhou art so near and yet SO far''
were worthy of the warm appreciation
bestowed upon him." We hope to see
Pacific Opera House filed to over
flowing tonight, as the price of admis-
sion has been reduced to so cents.
THE City ELECTION. There is con
siderable buzzing on the streets at
present over this event, and in conse-
quence of the fact that our city is about
equally divided politically, both par
ties are making extra exertions to Sc
cure good and acceptable tickets. The
Republican Convention last evening
nominated some very good men, while
others can scarcely be regarded as the
most popular gentlemen in the city.
We will not attempt to particularize
wherein their ticket is especially
weak, but will confidently assure the
Democracy that judicious nominations
on their part at the Convention tonight
will secure a complete victory to our
cause. Let careful dellberation and
complete harmony characterize your
deliberations aud let the defeated as
welIas the successful candidates work
diligently for the success of the ticket.
HARRISBURG ITEMs.-Our ever
vigilant Harrisburg agent Sam May,
floated in upon us last Friday, as did
also Senator Hoult, DIR. Davis, Jas.
Brasfield and Jas. Riley. From them
we learn that eI gl1 l
Business is lively at Harrisburg,
although very little wheat has yet
been sold. .4Fa
The Harrisburg school is in n more
fourishing condition than ever before
-12O scholars being in attendance.
J. c. Bolon is Principal, assisted by
Mr.. Henderson. The conduct of the
school is giving general satisfaction.
The Harrisburg municipal election
transpires next Monday. "A citizens,
ticket will doubtless be chosen, with
out reference to "boledics.".
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VALUABLE WoRK.-Mr. VIM. Doug
las is at present canvassing this county
for subscriptions to book entitled
Behind the Scenes in, Washington.p
This is a most valuable work to the |
student of the current history of our
Government, showing up the late cor
ruptions in the Grant Administration
in the most graphic light. 1t also
treats Of the City of Washington, its
public buildings, the recent workings
Of Congress, of the lobbyists, of the
President, of the White House, of
Senators and Congressman, thieves,
sharpers and adventurers, ETC., etc.
1t contains over 500 pages and is neat
y and beautifully bound. No Ameri-
,an citizen should be without copy.
A FINE GUN.-We direct attention
% the advertisement of Parker
Brothers, West Meriden, Conn. We
nave tried one of their guns, and, from
PRACTICAL experience, feel no hesitancy
II saying it is the best doubIe-barrel
shotgun in existence. The simplicity
If its construction, and the facility and
of loading and driving the
,harge, renders it the most desirable
rift for sportsmen now in use. We
ecommend all our friends who may
lesire fine gun to send for q Parker,
~ all means.-T'he Colorado Citizen.
REPUBLICAN, TICKET. .-On Wednes-
lay evening the Republicans met in
at the Court House. and