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The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

TERRIBLE.-On Tuesday Mr.. I. N.
Miller, Of Waldo Hills, Marion county
together with his son, was out hunt
ing. The son, hearing noise in the
brush and thinking he saw game with
in range, raised his gun and fired.
That shot struck the father and in
flicted a fatal wound, from the effects
OF which he died on Thursday. De-
ceased had been resident of Waldo
Hills about two years, and was highly
respected by his neighbors.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22
PARAGRAMLEEs.

Mr.. Walter MonteHh is about again
after his serious illness.
Judge Mosher was in the city the
first of the week.
Frank Wood is on hand with a new
invoice of Seed Drills. See 'em.
Mr.. Osborne, a typo, late of the
Dalles, called on Thursday.
Some twelve or thirteen vessels re-
ported at Portland, all to be loaded for
foreign parts.
We are informed that there are thir-
teen candidates for the office Of City
Marshal at the coming election.
Two men in the county Jail for in
cest and but two or three precincts to
hear frcml
The Oregon Granger will make its
debut next week with an issue off, 600
copies.
Mrs. Della Backus-formorly Della
McDermott-is some fifteen years the
junior Of her half5rother, A. Il. Daw-
son.
We saw a man walking of with two
sacks Oh lis shoulder, en- Friday, in
which were forty-five thousand dollars
in 20s. We had no shotgun.
Good bUtt@ is scarce at CSC per
pound, while eggs readily sell at 35c
per dozen. Wheat is sought after at
81 per bushel.
The Odd Fellows at Lebanon pro-
pose to have a good time this evening,
and invite the brethren elsewhere to
come and participate with them.
The, Firemen's Dali, to 5e given in
this city on New Years eve, will be a
rusher. The boys are making every
preparation to make it q complete
success.
Wm. Poe, arrested laSt wee.:,
charged with the crime Of Incest, is
said to be the father Of nine children.
He says ae will make no defense oefore
the Court tor the crime.
Democratic city convention meets
On next Friday evening. Friday is a
very unE4e4;y day, and will doubtless
prove SO TO the ticket nominated on
that occasion.
We haye secured no turkey this time
,or thanksgiving dinner, as everybody
intends going to the Opera House OH
hat occasion. it'llsavea mighty sight
If trouble and be SO much more pleas
inter.
Young Ward, whose foot was crush
ID on Thursday last, was more severely
lurt than at first supposed. The foot
was badly crllsed, three bones across
The centre Of the foot being fractured.
Drs. Rice and Boughton were called
md properly dressed the loot, and re-
port thak with proper attention and
are, a few weeks viii see it healed
md ready for use.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22
SPECIAL CABLE DISPATCH.
From the Worlds Fair.

VIENNA, AUSTRIA, Aug. 20, '73.
W. G. WILSON, ESQ, President
Wilson Seeing Machine Company, Geue-
land, OAio:-The Wilson Sewing Ma
chine received the GRAND PRIZE MED
AL for being the Best Sewing Machine,
and a Grand Prize (medal of honor)
was awarded to the Wilson Sewing
Machine Co. for manufacturing sewing
machines in the best manner, from the
best material, and by the best known
mechanical principles. These cele-
brated machines ar now on exhibition
and for sale at the store of
1ltf BLAIN, YOUNG & co.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

BADLY BURNED.-The wife of AL
bert Bond, who resides near Scio, was
terribly burned, some days since, un-
der the following circumstances: Feel
ing unwell she lay down before the
fire and went to sleep, and while in
this position her clothing was ignited
by falling Goals, and before she could
extricate herself from them, were
burned completely from her body,
burning even her under garments.
The Salem Mercury says that although
her life was at first dcspaired Of she is
now in fair way Of recovery.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

HoNoRABLY ACQUITTED We'd
nefiay, Sheriff Scott, Of Marion coun-
ty, arrested Mr.. r. 8. Owen, of this
county, on charge Of burglary, prefer
red by a citizen of Marion county.
Owen accompanied Scott to Salem, and
on Wednesday evening had an exam-
lnation before his honor, Jesse John
son, Of that city. The result Of the
examination was the complete vindi-
cation of the character Of Mr.. Owen,
and bis consequent discharge.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

BENTON CoUNTY's SHERIFF-Came
down to this city en- Thursday and
arrested VIM. Brown, ex-City Watch
man, charged with arresting, some
two months since, a party in Benton
county and bringing him to this city
without the proper authority in such
cases provided.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22
Albang gegistsr,
LOCAL MATTERS.
POSE OFFICE REGISTER.
MAILS ARRIVE:

From Railroad north and SOUTH daily
At l220P. NJ.
From Corvallis, daily, at 1890 A. NJ.
From Lebanon, tri-weekly, tMonday,
Wednesday and Friday at 1890 AN.
MAILS DEPART:
FOR Railroad north and S5'1,t.), daily,
close prompt at HIS A. NJ,
For Corvallis, daily, at l.50P M.
For Lebanon, tri-weekly, tMonday, We'd
nesday and Friday at2P.M
Office hours from A, N. to8P.M
Sunday, from u NJ. to2P. NJ.
Money order office hours from A. N. to
,dP.M. p. II. RAYMOND, p. NJ.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

The REGISTER Is issued twice each
week "Wednesday and Saturday mornings
At the low price of three dollars Per year,
in advance. Call at the office, corner of
First and Ferry streets, and subscribe.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

SoCIABLE.-0dd Fellows and their
lady friends are invited to attend the
Rebekah Sociable at Odd Fellows hall
this Saturday evening. 1t willdoubt-
less be a pleasant occasion.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

JUDGES OF ELECTION. --On Tuesday
evening the City Council appointed
Messrs. Walter Ketchum, David
Thompson and George Patterson to
serve as Judges of Election at the polls
on Monday, December LIST, 1873. The
County Treasurer's office, in the Court
House, wAs selected as the place in
which to hold the said election.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

RETURNED.--A large number Of FOUR
citizens, who had been called to Port
land either on business or pleasure,
returned on Wednesday. After call
ing the roll, we find none missing.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

THREE LINKs.-Quite number Of
the members OF the Lodge Of I,0.0F.
at Lebanon, y&ited Albany Lodge No.
4 on Wednesday evening. 1t was a
most interesting occasion to all.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22
NEW TREUWPES!
SALES OF LAST x,EAR.

TsHE STATISTICS FROM SWORN RE-
4 turns Of the Sales Of Sewing Machines
in 1872, reported in 1879, show that the
Singer manufacturing Company sold, last
year, over rF0RTY-FIVE THOUSAND more
machines than ANY other Company, and
ever one quarter of I'LL machines sold dur
ing that year. Ni!.e out of ten of said
Singer Machines were for FAMILY use
proving the great popularity Of the Singer
in the household. Annexe0a are the Sales
o. the different makers:
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

UNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE-At
the Presbyterian Church, on Thursday,
November 9th, at II o'clock A. NJ.
Sermon by Rev. Isaiah Wilson. All
are invited.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

CoNCERr.-A Sunday School Con-
cert will be hellin the M. L. Church
on Sunday tomorrow November
23d, at 2l5 P. NJ. an interesting
programme has deem arranged, consist
Ing of declamations, and singing by
the children. All are cordially invited
to attend on the occasion.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

SEED HEAT.-Howell, Harper Il
Co. have for sale a choice article of
Wheat for seed, such as Fall or White
Winter, Click and Chila Club, Sonora,
&C., &C., all of which they will dispose
Of by exchanging for other wheat, or
on other terms which will nlItf.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

READ THIs.-Infosmati1n wanted
Of David Harvey, of Couaty Down,
Ireland. last heard from was in AL
bany, Oregon. If living, or any one
knowing Of him, they will confer a
favor by writing to his brothes, Sam
uel Harvey, care J. P. Morris b Co.,
Richmond Iron Works, Philadelphia,
Pa.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

PERsoNAL.-Dr. Alexander made
his appearance in the city yesterday.
He is still pale and weak from his re-
cent illness.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

CANDIDATEs-For city Offices are
beginning to be pretty thick. We'll,
somebody has to be sacrificed Ter the
good Of the whole people.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

Dealers in Merchandise and Produce. A
good assortment of all kinds of Goods Oh
ways la store at lowest market rates.
Agents for sale Of Wagons, Grain Drills
Cider Mills, Churns, &C., &c.
CASH paid for WHEAT, OATS, PORK
BUTTER, EGGS and POULTRY.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

ON TuEsDAY-In the Circuit Court
for Multnomah county, Charles Mealey
was granted change of venue to
Linn county-his nome. The trial
will probably not come off until next
March.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22
Odd Fellows will not forget the Re
bekah Soclable at the hall tonight.

ALLowED.--On Tuesday evening,
the City Council allowed and ordered
paid, claims against the city aggregate
ing s2S5 0S.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

There Is talk ofa new bank at AL.
bany. Faro?-StGesman.
No. Sand--in the river.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

Be WISE To-GAY.-Tis madness to
neglect cough or cold. Consumptioi.
may follow, and though DR.. Visitors
Bolsam Of Wild Cherry cures the latter
disease, yet the former disappears at
once under its influence. "a
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

PAssED.-At meeting of the City
Council yesterday, an ordinance grant
ing the right of way through the city
to the Albany s. Santiam Canal Com
pany, was passed.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22
Coos Bay Coal Agency.
RERRYMAN q nOYIE,

DEALERs in Cumberland, Lehigh and
~ all descriptions Of Foreign and Do
mestic Goals. Also, PIG IRON.
Bulkhead ad-betWeen Pacific and Jackson
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

Jake Sprenger is to run the big hotel
in Walla Walla, w. T.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

q Efndp on per day. Agents wanted. An
nClUD ~ classes of working people, N
either sex, young or old, make more mon
ey at work for us In their spare moments
or all the time, than at anything else. PaT
ticulars free. Address g. Stinson q Co,
Portland. Maine. Nyl
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

It is rumered the U. S. steamer Ado,
with forty officers and men, has been
lost with all on board.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22

TITUS, BOURG ARDES e Co,
Agents, Albany, Cr.
Also, all kinds of machine needles kept
for sale. noyl5y73
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-22
FOR

ANYTHING YoU. WANT, FIRST TRY
IA DODDB.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1873-12-19
SMITH D.i
-t'LCIAI, 10 TIE JOUR.

C;oLp4uoro', \. G., Dag. -, 1875.
>IGltT sEssiOS.
HE Conference assembled ~ :
o'clock iast night, with Rev. !. II.
Wheeler in the Chair. The religions
exercises were conducted ';E Rev. {.
". Pepper.
The report OF the Finance Commit
tee was adopted and the amount Oi
five thousand dollars was reported
as necessary for the superanuated
DreGchers, widows and orphans. OF
this mount four thousand and sixty
six dollars had been collected AMI Iis-
tributcd pro 5'nt".
On motion of =. ". Nungun, q
resolution was adopted III commelida-
,ion OF the Oxford Orphan Asylum.
The Joint Board Of Finance report
ed the Bishops claim as entirely paid.
amounting III all to sixteen hundred
dollars, and the travelling expenses OF
Bishop Keener of sixty dollars.
On motion of J. W. North, the reso-
lutions known as the Greensboro COM
promise were resclnded.
The report of the Committee on
Education was adopted.
The sense of the Conference was
taken in reference to the extension OF
the term of the Passionate and doc de-!
against extending.
DR.. Deems offered resolution com
plimentary to Bishop Keener, which
was-adopted; also resolutions of thanks
to the railroads, tie people of Colds
borO, &c.
After al impressive address and
benedic,ion by Bishop Keener and the
reading Of appointments, the Confer
ence adjourned late, in the night, to
NEE at Raleigh next year.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1873-12-19

ARRIVED

Steamship Tonawanda, WiItbanks.
Philadelphia, Worth g. Worth
Steamship D j Foley, Price. BaIt;-
more, A D Cazaux.
Br Barque Robert Anderson. Hop
kins, Liverpool, Wick & Mebane.
Schr Webster Barnard, Smith, Fall
River, E Kidder & Son. The " r
went ashore o. few weeks since Mt
Boguo Inlet. but was subsequently,
gotten off and towed up to the CITY ty
the steamer Waccamaw,
Steamer Waccamaw, Potter, Booue
Inlet. T D Meares, Agent, with wreck
ing barge Cason Curtyohn.
Swed Barquentine Kronpruss, Gus
taf. Edlunce. Sander, Spain, (5s days
r e Heide.
December ID Steamship Metropolis,
Nickerson, New York, Barry Bros.
Ger Bark Rosa, Hoffschild. (35 davg)
Glasgow, Peschau & Westerman.
Ger Bark Sirene, Calleiss, CSC days)
Bergin, Norway, Peschau & Westerm6n.
Schr d Britton, Carrall, 90 days)
Philadelpa, D G Parsley & CO.
13-Steamship D Foley. Price,
Baltimore, A d Cazaux.
Ger Bark Montag, Stromstedt. QO5
days. Gloucester, E Peschau.
Ger Bark Hermann Helmre;cJ,
Ehrenreich, Hamburg, E Peschau.
Schr S T Baker, Davis, Navassa Is
land, Us days. Navassa Cuano Co,
with 200 tons phosphates.
Dec 15-Nor Barque st Olaf, Olsen.
(45 days. Bristol, Willard Bros.
Steamship Rebecea Clyde, Clhlds,
Baltimore. A D Cazalx, (i2 hours
from bar to BARI.
Schr Minnie Ward, Bloodgood, Tar
Landing, Edwards Il Hall.
Dec 17-Schr Ben, Davis, New
York, Williams & Murchison.
Norwegian Brig Fido, Thorsen, al
days) Exmouth, r Z Hcide.
Schr b F Tilton, Tilton, Elizabeth
City. j + Mitchell &; Son.
CLEARED.
Steamship Raleigh, Oliver, Balti-
more, A D Cazaux.
Br Brig Little Harry, Rourke, Liv-
erpool, Sprunt & Hinson.
Br Barquentine E Shun, Edmond
son, Bristol, Wick & Mebane.
Dec 15-Swedish Brig Augusta,
Domey, Antwerp, G G Barker & Co.
Schr John Balch. Hodgden. Salem,
Harris l. Howell, with Inward cargo)
having repaired.
Steamship Tonawanda, WiItbaul1s.
Philadelphia, Worth & Worth.
German Barque Clio, Schupr, Stet-
tin, Willard Bros.
Schr Daniel Pierson, Pierson, Bos.
ton, J 81 Chadbourn & Co.
Dec 17-Steamship d. Foley. Price.
Baltimore, 4 D Cazaux.
Schr J L Vandusen, Corson.
st Johns, p r, Harriss l. Howell.
cargo by E Kidder & Sons.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1873-12-19
SIXTH DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
| SPECIAL TO THE JCrRNAL. !

GoLDsBoRo, n. c., Dec Tonight.
AT 9 80 q. N. the Conference con-
vened, with the Bishop in the Chair,
the religious exercises being conduct
ed by Rev. T. Z. Ricaud. Rev. r. l..
Abernethy WAS elected to the Elders
Order.
On motion Of Il. G. Barrett, s. ..
Adams and 7. F.. Mann were appo nted
Fraternal Messengers to the North
Carolina Conference of the North Pro-
testant Church to meet at Enfield. \.
c., in 1874.
The quarterly Conference OF Pine
vile circular having recommended
J. P Simpson, he was reaamitted.
David P. Wood, of Happy Homo, a
circular having been recommended ac-
cording to discipline, by his quarterly
Conference, was admitted on trial.
Rev. J. l.. Griffith read the report Of
the Committee on Sabbath Sclo IS,
which was adopted without dis
cusSIon.
On motion OF ". IL. Eobhitt, th>
missionary money raised during the
past ear to pay the unpaid draft II
1865, was ordered to be distributed,
pro gatu, among the claimants.
On motion Of t. ". Gutheric, it WAS
ordered that the i'rcSldlnG Elder be
directed to divide the unpaid drafts Of
1865, pro lHt0. among the districts
that had not raised the assessment for
that purpose.
The Joint Board OF finances pre-
scented their report, which w;,s so2"n-
initted.
The Bishop appointed tire Rev. J.
IL. Wheeler To preside al tha oE"1i'2c
session.
Adjourned with bcr;,ijctioa i,v iH,
Bishop to 800 O'Clock thl2 afternoon.
Conference met al $50 clock, Z. IA.
with Rev. j. IL. Wheeler in the Char,
ana was opened with religions sXercl-
Sos conducted by Rev. Z. IL. Wood.
The Conference til, T. proceeded 10 take
tie statistic, Of ali the recruits, sta
tons and missions being caleb. Con
ference then adjourned with the bene-
dictlon hy the C!lairmaD. to meet at
: 30 o'clock, p. III.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1873-12-19

Soine OF our sea-coast sisters are
preparing contributions for the Or
phan Asylum, and wish to know what
IS needed. One hundred and eighteen
mouths destroy vast quantities OF
sugar, coffee, molasses, hominy, fish
and rice. Provisions not perishable
are always welcome, if sent by usual
freight; but it does not pay to !-ee, H.,
tnrnips at Express rates. Clothing Tor
bows and girls. new cloth Of any sub
stantial kind. shoes and hats are very
eseful. Money is better than anything
else. because men sell every thing lex
cept their wives and souls for money.
We expect 10 give the children 4
..Christmas tree" on the evening Of
the oath. and turkey for dinner on the
eth. and they will give free exhibit
ton al night. Some of them have
never tasted turkey. and don't know
whether they will like or not. A few
cakes and pies must. Therefore, be
scattered along the table for then.
Bnt let your contributions bs ike the
Iriehman's yoting-''carly and often.
+. TT. MILLS.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1873-12-19
HsaLitatiOn OF Worlds.

Prof. Proctor. the famous English
astronomer, treats largely upon the
prob abilities of other worlds than this
being inhabited, the conclusion being
that, OF the inner planets, Mercury.
Venus, The Earth and Mars, our planet
only was il condition 10 be ipLabitcd
by beings like the dwcllers upon the
the earth. Mercury and Venus must
be too hot and Mars TOO cold. Of the
other planets their condition was not
probably such as TO permit OF habita-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1873-12-19
CONFER
FIFTH DAYS PROCEEDINGS

Especial. REPORT TO TIE 1uUa>Al..
HoLDsBoRo', NC, Dec lJ-Ni eht =
he Conference convened at 9:3n :. VI. ,
bishop heenei III the Chair, AID was
opened by religious exercises con
Quoted H. Rev. J. I. Wyche.
The journal Of tic fonrtii day was
read and approved.
The consideration Of question 20rii
Was resumed and the E.ders OF New
bern District passed the examination
OF Character.
On motion Of Cap j. f. Leggett. it
was resolved that the election OF de,ie-
gates to the General Conference be
tae order Of the day at :; Z. 81.
On motion Of Rev. j. II. Dol;hiit,
Chairman Il the JOINT Goari OF
Finances y rs authorized - draw On
ttic Treasurer q TIE Cox ference
Trustees tor SZG1.
The memorial services Of deceased
membSrs OF the past year were then
held, VIZ VIM. Holmes, VIM. Barrin-
ger, !. +. keld and Afford Warm.
The Conference then adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Conference met III session at
800 O'Clock. Bishop kecner IL the
Chair, and was opened with religious
rerTlces conducted bT Rev. j. W.
Lewis.
After the reading ne the morning
minutes, which We're approved, the
Conference went into t.ae election OF
delegates to tic General Conference,
with the follow ing result
C2crica! -NcnsbtrS EIcctcd-Revs.
b. Craven, d. D., W. III. Bobbitt, W.
5. Black, \. Ii. ID. Wilson, l.. ).
Burkhead, l.. u.
Lay Dolcgates-E. J. Lilly, Rev.
L. Nj. Jones, ID. d., J. ". Hays, +. G.
Robbins, DIR. L. G. Smith.
The Conference then adiourned TIL
s p. NJ.
NIGHT SESSION.
The Conference met pursuant to add
Journment, at O clock, bishop keener
In the Char, and was opened by rcii-
glous EXERCISES conducted by i.cY. J.
L. Moore.
The Conference completed tie num-
Der OF delegates, eIectlng as clerical
members key. S. ID. Adams, and
as alterIates the Reys. Z. A. Yates and
). W. North and as lay member W.
ID. kOuntree-alternatc Vim. pariDr
VIM. X. Parker and DIR. :. i.
Beckwith.
The Conference granted Rev. J.
Ilibott the Use OF one of the Confer
ence scholarships i'll Randolph Macon
College.
Raleigh was selected rs the PLACE ii
holding thenext annual Conference
Adjourned.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1873-12-19

\ Montana paper prints graphic
account of the discovery OF cave,
and in it TIE petrifed remains OF a
giant, but overtaxed our crednlity
when it adds that q large copper
shield stood by his side, and that on
the walls of the cave were cnpravinCs
of three-masted vessels.
Freight business in Tie west has
been more satisfactory than usual OF
late Shipments Of livestock have
been immense, and Notwithstanding
the falling off Of grain receipts, as n
general rule, managers state that the
volume Of business for the year will
be in excess of that OF last year.
4 company has been incorporated a.
Denver, Col, 10 construct canal
from Platte River Canon, IN the Rocky
Mountains, IL the eastern borders OF
Colorado, over two hundred and fifty
miles. 1t IS To carry three hundred
feet OF water Is 10 be used TO lrrigate
the plains. The enterprise will cost
SO, COG. 600.
The National Coiofe1 Convention at
Washington adjourned Friday night.
These civil rights representatives
have put their coulter pretty deep
They want equal Places III the hotels,
places of amusement, public schools
and public cOnvcyauCcs. And they ask
for penalties for those who deny them
such rights. So We go. Radicalism
on the rampage again. Let us see
what Congress Will do about it.
TIE youth O'Connor, who, some
time ago, tried to brighten Queen Y C
toria into signing pardon for the
Fenian convicts, is NOW in Australia.
The Queen interested herself in him,
shortened his term of imprisonment,
and, when he was released, had him
fitted out and sent away from England.
He consumes his time with attention
TO some clerical duties and composing
letters III verse, expressing his graft.
tu!e to the Queen.
II IS proposed By the authorities of
tie Washington and Lee University,
III Virginia, TO e.. 4 chair endowed
from each State with $780, The
Missouriano have already subscribed
nearly $4,000 for the chair OF applied
chemistry; the kcntuckians S2o, 900
l. n tie chair of history and political
et31om.; tn. Luuisi.,nians So, 600 for
the Stair Of modern languages; the
TEXANS So. 900 for the chair Of applied
mathematics; the NirSinians ss21, ooI
for their chair. and each OF these
States will complete its endowment IL
81. 0to. The University now has all
on,lpuncI. Of 5000, 600, and an uggrt-
1;,ic capital uf more than half Il mil
lion ,iollars.
The Sutciiit gan, cast recently at
III" West Point Foundry, weighed in
the rough state =, 900 pounds, and is
the largest gun ever made. The gun
is made of iron, standing pull Of
10000 TO 33.Uon pounds, and is now
nineteen feet long. but, when finished.
viii be only fifteen feet in length. It
is to have a steel barrel four inches
thick at the breech and three at the
muzzIe, with rife bore, and weighing
II, 600 pounds. The shot will be nine
inches in diameter, and will weigh
a,oat go pounds. It will require
eight days to cool the monster by the
Rodman process, water being run
through the bore during al that time.
The gun is being made for government
experiments.