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The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-10-04
Albang &eoistet,


Relating TO wooden sewers up Broadalbin
street, t
Be it ordained by the Common Council Qftte
Cty Of Albany:
Section /. That a sewer be dug along
the east side of Broadalbin street, Begin
ming at or near the Iilroad crossing on
Water street, and thence south under the
side and crosswalks to the southwest cor
ner of block No. II, on Third street; the
sewer to be three feet wide on the inside
and four feet at the beginning, and five
feet deep crossing Second street and four
feet deep at the place of termination, with
a regular grade between said points.
Sec. q The sewer to be made secure
from the place Of beginning TO the s w
corner of block No. II on Second street, by
being planked on the bottom from the be-
ginning to the n w corner of block No. s
on Second street, and by being panked on
posts set upright every six feet, with cross
pieces. The posts TO be Ike and the cross
pieces to be 4X6, and the cross pieces across
the bottom AKA, the crosspieces to be well
framed together.
Sec. 3. The sides of the sewer to be
planked upon posts on the sides from top
to bottom from the beginning to the end,
and six inches below the bottom from the
end of bottom planking to the termina-
ton, and no cross pieces on the bottom,
where no bottom is. The planking on tho
sides to be ~ inches thick, well spiked on,
and the plank on the bottom to be *
inches thick and well spiked down, and at
all places where the water may run into
said sewer that may be designated by the
committee on building the same, the
sewer shall be so constructed as to be Sc
cure from any breakage by the water get
ting under or along the sides thereof on
the outside of the same, and the bottom at
all places made SO as to prevent any water
getting under the same.
Sec. L. All ordinances or parts OF ordi-
nances heretofore passed, relating obuild-
ing sewers on the said east side Of said
street be and they are hereby repealed.
Sec. s. This ordinance TO take effect
from and after Ave days after its publica-
ton.
Passed the Council, Sept. 3Oth, 1873.
COLL. VAN CLEVE, Mayor.
Attest; JOS, HANNoN, City Recorder
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Large Priced Cattle.
THEIR PEDIGREEs ~ FIFTEEN COWS
BRING $260,000.

THEIR PEDIGREEs ~ FIFTEEN COWS
BRING $260,O00.
AT the large sale of improved cattle
near Utica, N. Y, OH the 10th inst,
the. following named cows brought the
his lest prices;
EIGHTH DUCHESS OF GENEVA.
Red and white; calved July 2S, 1865
got by third Lord Oxford; dam, first
duchess of Geneva by second Grand
Duke, seventy-first Duchess by Duke
of Gloster, sixty-sixth Duchess by
fourth Duke of York, fifty-fifth Ducf-
ess by fourth Duke OF Northumber-
land, thirty-eighth Duchess by Nor
folk, thirty-third Duchess by Belye-
dere. nineteen by Duchess second Hub
back, twelfth Duchess by the Earl,
fourth Duchess by second Ketton, first
Duchess by Comet, Duchess by Favor
lite, by Daisy Bull, by Fayorite, by
Hubback. by J. Browns Red Bull;
sold at $4,000.
TENTH DUCHESS OF GENEVA.
Roam; calved May 10, 1867; got by the
second Duke of Geneva, dam fifth
Duchess Of Geneva, by Grand Duke OF
Oxford; sold at $35, 900.
TENTH DUCHESS OF ONEIDA.
Red and white; calyed April Z, 1873;
got by second Duke Of Oneida; dam
eighth Duchess of Geneva, by third
Lord Oxford, sold at $27, 900.
THIRD DUCHESS OF ONEIDA.
Roam; calyed March 10, 1871; got by
fourth Duke OF Geneva; dam eighth
Duchess of Thorndale. by third Duke
of Ailylrie; sold at $4,000.
THIRTEENTH DUCHESS oFTHoRNDALE.
Red; calved February 25, 1867; got by
tenth Duke of Thorndale; dam tenth
Duchess ofThorndale, by second Grand
Duke; sold for $4,000.
EIGHTH DUCHESS OF ONEIDA.
Roam; calved November Is, 1872; got
by fourth Duke of Geneva; dam tenth
Duchess of Geneva, by second Duke of
Geneva; sold FOR $4,000.
NINTH DUCHESS OF ONEIDA.
Roam: calved March I'd, 1873; got by
second Duke of Oneida; dam twelfth
Duchess Of Thorndale, by sixth Duke
Of 'rhorndale; price obtained,' $4,000.
SEVENTH DUCHESS OF ONEIDA.
Red and white; calved August Sd,
1872; got by second Duke of Oneida;
dam first Duchess Of Oneida by tenth
Duke of Thorndale; price $4,000.
TWELFTH MAID OF OXFORD.
Rich roam; calved October Is, 1872,
got by fourth Duke of Geneva; dam
second Maid of Oxford by Grand Duke
OF Oxford. price $4,000.
TWELFTH LADY OF OXFORD.
Red and white; calved December l5
1869; got by tenth Duke Of Thorndale;
dam seventh Lady of Oxford by sixth
Duke Of Thorndale; price $1,000.
FIRST DUCHESS OF ONEIDA.
Red and white; calved January "a,
1870; got by tenth Duke of Thofndale;
dam eighth Duchess of Oneida by third
Lord Oxford price $50, 900.
FOURTH DUCHESS OF ONEIDA.
Red; ;calved January IL. 1872; got by
fourth Duke of Geneva; dam thirteenbllI
Duchess Of Thorndale by tenth Duke
of Thorndale; price $25, 900.
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Latest News.

The financial outlook at the East is
gradually assuming more reassuring
character, and it is believed that busi-
ness viii soon resume Its old channels.
Immense sums in gold have been
withdrawn from the Bank of England
for shipment to the United States.
A financial crisis is threatened in
Germany.
From Spain comes the news that the
Carlists have suffered a series of de-
feats in the north, and discomfort and
disertions are spreading in their ranks.
The police had closed all gambling
houses in Madrid Oh the Goth ut.
Several serious accidents have oc-
cured on British railroads recently.
Benicia, it is reported, is to be made
a permanent military depot. 100000
are being spent in erecting officers
quarters; also, an artesian well is be-
ing sunk, It having already reached
several hundred feet.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
revenues have been comparatively
light, it is asserted the Treasury De-
partment viii show II fair reduction of
the puulic debt for September.
In Philadelphia wool is quoted at
2S to 35c; coarse, % to Soc.
The missing schooner, Three Broth
ers, was picked up and towed into
Little River. Newfoundland. Oh the
I'D ult. Seven bodies were found in
the cabin-the remainder, fourteen.
are supposed TO have been washed
overheard.
They have been experiencing earth
quakeS in Guatemala.
All religious communities have been
suppressed and their property dedica-
ted to benefcence and instruction, at
San Juan del Norte.
At the request, of debtors, and by
consent Of petitioners, orders requir-
ing Jay Cooke d Co. to show cause
why they should not be adiudicated
bankrupts, have been continued for
one week.
The Washington Second National
Bank has resumed currency payments.
The public debt statement shows a
reduction of$90l, ,469 duringthe month.
Northrup & Chick, bankers in Wall
street, have suspended. Heavy calls
from Western depositors was the cause.
They have had no dealings with the
Stock Exchange,
The Grant Locomotive Works, Pat
erson, N. j., on account of scarcity
Of greenbacks, discharged an addition
al 175 men.
The work on the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western Railroad Tunnel,
Bergen Hill, has been sus-
pended, throwing 400 men out Of em-
ployment. H14 ly
The death of Hon. ]. B. Baldwin,
Is announced. He died at Stanton,
Va, on the 3Oth ultimo.
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Al the Midday,

az vour life. If disease lays his vile hands
unon Won. there is still "a balm in iSllead,
,,lN which vou may be restored to perfect
health, and prolong your days to- mllaeu-
lous extent.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-10-04

MINNESOTA WHEAT CROP. P.-l'he
Minneapolis farmers Union thinks it
is folly to endeavor to convey the inn
preston that the average yield Of
wheat in that State this year has been
SO much as from % to 80 bushels per
acre. 1t says:
Now we make these remarks at the
risk Of being laughed at, but we shall
set the yield of Minnesota this year at
Is bushels, on an average, and win
not be surprised ifit only goes is. IL
is better at any rate to count on tair
yield and be blessed with large one
than to estimate too high and after
wards be disappointed.
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supt. of Public Instruction.

THINNING THEM OUT.----It Is said
that the Nebraska Indians are allowed
to ride free on all trains they can jump
on while the latter is in motion. The
tribe Is being reduced very rapidly.
This Is by all odds the most effective
and economical system Of dead-head-
Ing on record.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-10-04

A JURY OF THIRTEEN. Here Is an
exceptional case. Thirteen men re-
Gently served on jury in North Caro-
lima. 1t came about in this way;
Chang, one of the Siamese twins, was
summoned to serve as q juror. Thus
it came about that the remarkable
spectacle OF thirteen men on jury
was shown. The party beaten in the
suit now takes exception, on the
ground that man not juror was in
the room when the verdict was agreed
on. 1t would seem that the court
should not consider this bubble, for it
is nothing else. The proper time to
have raised the point would have been
during the empaneling Of the jury
failing TO do 50, the party waived all
right to make after objection. BY the
way, Eng must have had rather dull
time with nothing to do or say. 1t is
a pity these brothers are soattached to
each other.
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We would not recommend the fire.
quent or constant use ofany medicine.
1t is important to take even a good
article judiciously. Ppsoas' Prga.
tire P7ls are safe, prompt and reliable
as a laxative or cathartic.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-10-04

A FEARFUL TALE. Once . careless
man went to the cellar and stuck the
candle in what he supposed was . keg
of black sand. He sat near it drink
ing wine, until the candle burned low;
nearer it got to the black sand; ilearer
and nearer, until the blaze reached the
black sand-and as it was nothing
else but black sand nothing happened.
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1,elnhrnted unk weed Remedy, !,

Or. Oregon Rheumatic Cure; DR.. d. Jayne
& sons medicines, etc. -
Snence's Positive and Negative Powders
kent in stock. Also agents for the
Home Shuttle sewing Machines
one of the most useful pieces Of household
furniture extant, Call and examine.
'"' - II. G.. HILL & son.
Albany, June 10, Tl-iOvS
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THIRD coUNTEss OF OXFORD.

THIKD IUUkIEoo OF OAFUhDs
Red; calved July 3D., 1871; got by
Baron of Oxford; dam second Countess
of Oxford by second Duke Of Geneva;
price S9.l00. e t
SECOND MAID OF OXFORD.
Roam; calved October 22d, 1862; got
by Grand Duke Of Oxford; dam Ok
ford twentieth BY Marquis OF Carrobas;
price $4,000.
LADY KNIGHTLEY.
Roam; calved July 2S, 1861; got by sec
ond Duke Of Tregunter; dam Lady
Knightley second by third Duke Of
Geneva; price 5000.
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HOW =?
BY calling on
R. C. HILL & SON,

with a prescription, where you can nave
II COMPOUNDED by one experienced in that
particular line. Also, constantly on hana
4 GOOD assortment of fresh drugs, patent
medicines. chemicals, paints, oils, oye-
stnffs, trusses, etc. Agents for the
New-York tribune., 1873-07-01
AN AIDERMANIC TILT.

oNE MENBER THREATENS 80 CowHIDE ANOTHER
The charge made against Supervisor Kehr
by Supervisor Cooper at the last meeting OF the boar
already published wherein the latter stated that his
colleague bad resolved his prSce for his VoVe on the
confirmation of the Commissioners OF Armofes ana
Dfirroous, WAS the cause Of vefy animated session
in the Chamber OF the Board of Supervisors yesterday
morning supervisor Benr arose 10 question OF
privilege and voice Quiverng with rage said; " Al
the last meeting OF this Board expressions were pSeu
that believe ~ be Insuh TO me. love IL 10 my Hne'
my children aud my constituents, that clear myself OF
the base charges made against have never spena
single cent employed a single type N secure my
election 10 any office. have ever tried to watch WIN
care the interests ard welfare OF the city was right
In pursuing the course did at the last meeting acted
coDscentiously, aud consulted one. Thinking the
nominations good ! voted TO confirm them, and
never received cent from any one lam here uAisibg
his voice TO high Pitch TO do my duty. and Throwing
himself into pushstic attitudc) the man who says
have received my price for vote ies and II the gen
teman does not Immediately apologize, shall cowhide
him when this Board adourns, but will not shoot him"
The sensation produced by these emphatic remarks
may well be imagined; and all eyes were turned toward
Mr. Cooper He arose, and in low voice said " am
sOrry Mr.. Kehr made that remark. My remarks were
evidently misunderstood, and shall doIny duty With
out threats" He then proceeded TO explain that he
supposed Supervisors kehr and Koch had perfect
right vote in any they chose and that when he
accused Kehr OF having received his price he merely
meant in Joking way that Messrs. kehr and Koch had
been substituted CharneD Of the Committee on Ar
nories and Drill Rooms and the Committee on Printing
and stationery IN place OF SUPERVISORS OtendOrer aud
hImsef; but that he intended 10 infer that MIR.
Kehr had been literally paid for his vote He then con
nued remark that he had never made his hying by
politics and that be should retire after two years.
Supervisor kehT said be accepted the gentemaDs eX
planatiOn and withdrew his previous remarks. SUpcr
Koch then jumped ~ his feet eXclamiug that II
Mr. Kehr satisfied he was not. The excitement be-
gan grow intense but the Chair finally quelled the
disturbance by holding Mr. Koch OF order resolu
ton adopted, after debate to the effect that
the Committee Printing and Stationery be authorized
have printed IN amphet form 500 copies OF the laws
passed by the late Legislature relating 10 the City and
County of New York. A hill OF Mathew Kane Tor ma
tcral and labor the repairs OF the Armory corner OF
Twenty-seventh 50. and Nintn-dve, amounting to S2J
U33 IS, was allowed AT $l3,759 43.
New-York tribune., 1873-07-01
A PIcKPoCKET ARRESTED.

A woman named Mary Fitzgerald was al
rested yesterday By Detective Dusenberry m car AZ
First-aye aud Thirty ionrths while IN the act OF pick
ing the pocket OF lady passenger The detective had
been detailed 10 watch the Hunters Point Ferry on
count OF recent complaints made to Capt. Irving OF
similar robberies committed there lie found the prs
ouer in the depot OF the Flushing Railroad, aud followed
her across the ferry Three months ago sue was arrested
with her husband Tbos. Fitzgerald. and Ellen White,
also notorious pckpOckets, by Detectives Elder aud
MeDougal on Broadway, while attempting 10 pick a
t 600 bond from the pocket OF lady. Thos. Fitzgerald
was then sent To state Prison for - years aud Ellen
White for one year and nine months while Mary Fltz
gerald escaped When arrested yesterday she sad her
fame Ellen White but she was identified and held
Tor trial by Justice Hogan.
New-York tribune., 1873-07-01
LECTURES AND MEETINGS.

4 meeting of the Quarantine Commissioners
viii be held to-day at the honse Of Gov DIX
at No. 3 West Twenty -nrstst. Tue Governor Will be
present.
The Young Mems Scudlder Union will give
a complimentary reception to the Rev. Henry NJ. scud-
der ID. D.. Of Brooklyn and the Rev. John a. Mac
fadyen NJ A. Of Manchester, England. ia tIc JentiaI
Congregationa Church, in HaucOckst. BIOoHJn, tAls
evening.
The United Order of American CarpeDtcrs
and Jouers at their ROOM over the Demlit Dspeh-
sary in secondaye last evening, and elected the fol
lowing officers President, John A. Nolan; NcePres'
dent, John H. Brown Recording Secretary, Johh
DorInan; Financial Secretary John Aackey CORE
spondng Secretary, Thomas Kilan. Tic Society sum
adhere the rule OF eight hours as the time ana Us 1 as
the pay for a days labor, and change OF new move
meng is looked for at present.
About 80 persons met last evening IN the
large hall at the Cooper Institute 10 protest against
the slaughter OF the Indians" MT ID. W Kibourna pre-
sided, and John Beeson made few remarks, in when
he SAID that Capt Jack neghbor OF ms and
that United states Senator elected by telling bis
constituents that he had killed Indians than his
opponent The President then gave his experience in
relation 20 the Black Hawk Indians ana war ana
said that he had oamped among them Wlth MS
family, and had never been in0lestedI oy tben
Short addresses were made by Messrs. SWseEnam ald
the Rev. William W. Williams. Five directors were ai
pointed some OF whom were not present, 10 select SUIT
able persons Indian tribes and to invite some O
their best representatives 10 attend national eOnyen-
ton Indians and their friends at such uc and place
as tho committee NAV designate. Hiram Powell, Dr.
Hudson the Rev William w. Williams, Peter Cooper,
and lJah r. SBackham were appointed hs the com
mittee.
New-York tribune., 1873-07-01
TIE BEECHER INVESIGAHON.

TRUSTWORTHY EVIDENCE NOT FORTHCOMING.
The statements published in several morning
papers OF yesterday In regard 10 the investigator ny
Pimouth Church Of the charges made against the Kew
Henry Ward Beecher. by Henry T. Bowen ana otherS'
have been found upon inquiry 10 be incorrect IN ono OF
two particulars. SIN the first place. the committee nav
inc The matter in hand ~ not special one appointed
for the rurpose but is the regular Examining Commit
toe which, having the OF all The spiritual affairs OF
the church possesses full jurisdiction In the matter
Acaiu the members OF tfs connrfttee. well as all in
,eresed in the matter haze felt Tor some time the ne
cessty Of sitting the scandal thoroughly, but have Deeh
unable to proceed efficiently IN that direction as yet Tor
want OF sufficient evidence on which proper case could
he made Members OF the committee have repeatedly,
IL wss stated, attempted TO follow up stories which
had reached tbem and to learn IL anything
tangible was 10 be had they found, however,
that those making these assertions unwilling to
testify on trial. while the committee has no power 10
compel the attendance OF any witness When questioned
az 70 the source information these gave
most untrustworthy authority for It, The position OF
the committee has consequently been embarrassing
one, for while realizing the Importance OF making
thorough investigation and desiring 10 satisfy the
camors OF the friends and enemies Of Mr Beeeher for
an examination it has been unable yet for want OF
evidence and lack OF power, to obtain it, and to bring
about just and satisfactory conclusion OF the matter
As the committee adjourned at the last meeting subject
20 the call OF the Chair 1t was not known when another
meeting would be held, nor definitely what further
action would be taken.
IN EXPLICIT DENIAL FROM MR.. BEECIIER.
To ne Editor Of The Brooklyn Edgte.
SIR: In long and active life in Brooklyn
has rarely happened that The Eagle and myself have
been in accord on questions OF common to our
fellow citizens. 1 am for this reason impelled to
acknow wedge the unsolicited confidence and regard OF
which the columns of The Eagle OF late bear testimony
have iuf returned To the 20 learn that application
has been made TO Mrs Victoria Woodruff for letters OF
mine eupnosed 20 contain information respecting GER
tam Infamous stories against have objection
10 have The Eagle state many way IL deems t that
have letters of niue fn their possession, have my cor
dial consent TO publish them. In this connection, ana
at thus ume will only add that the stories ana runors
which have for some time past been circulated about
me are grossly untrue, and stampthem In general ana
In particular as utterly false. BesDeotully' .
New-York tribune., 1873-07-01
COSTLY LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS.

POLICY or ISSUING ASSESSMENT BONDS.
The Board of Estimate and ApportiOnment
met Yesterday afternoon The resolution presented al
prcvious meeting authorizing the issue OF $4,000, as
sssment bonds for the payment OF work sewers and
regulating grading, and paving and otherwise improy
ing streets was taken up for consideration The Con-
trer stated 10 the Board that there were nearly 100
contracts now in force upon which upward OF SOOOO
had been advanced and estimate had been made OF
s225OOOO in addition for their completion He also
called attention 10 me enormous amount advanced for
the construction Of the Bouevards aggreeating over
S;oooOoo more economical administration Of affairs
in relation to them must be adopted and it is within the
province of this Board determine upon proper meas
ures for securing this desirable result Bonds should
not be issued without fun consideration of the condition
OF these works and their proceeds should he devoted
from time 10 time only they really required for
substantial improvements. The $4,000 would he pro
baby required for these purposes within the next sixty
days.
Mr. Vapre moved that the resolution he adopted
which Was lost on being put 10 n vote. The Control
ler stated that 90 meet the immediate demands for pay
rnents OF this class it was necessary 20 authorize the
issue OF bonds 10 the Of 900, and offered
resolution 10 that effect which Was adopted The Board
desiring 10 investigate the matter previous 10 isSGlng
the balance OF S350OO0 Mr. Vance moved that the Con
troer requested TO examine d report what amOu9I
OF assessment bonds will be required te be issu90 70
carry ont existing contracts for The remainder OF the
Year This was adopted Tue Mayor moved a resOu-
ton which was also adopted, calling on the Controller
10 report the cost of the alterations OF the aQueduc from
Nmey-secOnd 10 hdndred-antthfrteent1-st. known
the Big Pipe work, stating the amount already eXpen-
ded and amount required TO complete the Improve
mcnt. and also upon e general condition OF the work
damages the Northern boulevard was laid over
to enable the Board 10 fully examine the subject
The Board fixed the salary 0 ConmssOheI VI Jurors at
New-York tribune., 1873-07-01
u,,vnrpRR TO BE REsENTENcED.

In the Court of General Sessions, on June "a,
ls72 David Murphy was convicted Of the murder OF
DAVID Barry on April H. preceding in liquor store at
sxteth-st and secoDdave. Recorder Hacfet sen
tenced the prisoner tobe hanged on Aug but July l.
OF the year. Murphy, through his counsel william
F. Howe sued writ OF error, which, being allowed
operated stay of proceedings The General Term OF
the Supreme Court has decided the proceedings On
the writ OF affirming the Judgment OF the Court OF
General Sessions To-day, therefore. In the General
Term, the District Attorney viii petition that wrt OF
habeas corpus be Issued directing the bhern " produce
Murphy m Court for resentence 10 is said that the
Governor has bad the OF Murphy under oonsidera'
tiOn for some and desTOus Of committing his pun
ishIneDt 10 imprisonment for life. Strange 10 say
New-York tribune., 1873-07-01
A RROKER ARRESTED,

William G.. Anderson, of Caldwell, Walker Il
Co. bankers and brokers' No ~ Wallst arrested
Yesterday at the OF jefferson Wiley. for alleged
wrongful conversion his OF s2O the proceeds
OF the sale of certificate OF ten shares OF the capital
stock of the American Merchants Union Express Com
o,nv belonging to plaintiff and entrusted 10 the de-
fendants 10 sell on commission for plaintiffs account
The shares were sold 10 Barney, Raymond & Co, No
Wal-st Mr.. Wiley began an action against the hrm 70
WIN walker one OF the defendants, was then arrested
aud admitted 20 bail. The bail IN Andersons case mas
heen xed AT 500 which had not been furnished TO
late hour yesterday afternoon.