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The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-04-25
ALBANY REGISTER.
RrcH ouARrz.-On Tuesday Or. E.

Rich QUARTz.-On Tuesday DR.. E.
0. Smith. of this city, exhibited for
our inspection some fine specimens Of
quartz, groupings of the Galena lead.
The quartz assays seyenty-fve per
cent lead. Each tun of the quartz
shows between forty and fifty dollars
in silver and ten of gold, which ought
to pay well for working. Its reported
that a company from San Francisco
have made arrangements, and will
soon commence operations on the lead.
The lead is about fitty-fiye miles nearly
east from this city--about twenty miles
from the valley. The mountains in
that neighborhood are full of mineral,
which will some day be worked to
advantage.
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WILL CELEBRATE.-'rhe Odd Eel
lows of this city and their friends, at
the invitation of Barnum Lodge of
Corvallis, will celebrate the anniver-
sary of Odd Fellowship which occurs
tomorrow, by basket picnic with
their brethren and friends at Corval-
lis. Vehicles having been secured. the
procession, headed by the Albany
Brass Band, will start from Odd Eel
lows Hall. on First Street, in this
city, promptly at 7 o'clock A. NJ. on
the 26th. passing up the road on this
side of the river, reaching Corvallis
by 8 o'clock A. NJ. 1t is hoped that
all of our citizens who can will 60,
and that all will be in readiness to
shove ont by 7 O'Clock A. NJ. of to-
morrow. Everybody invited.
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OREGON AS IT ISIS the title of a
pamphlet just issued for general cireu-
lation, edited by Hon. W. L, Adams,
a resident of Oregon for the past
twenty-five years. From cursory
glance at at its pages, we are led to
believe that it gives fair and impair
tial statement of the facts with regard
to Oregon, and should be largely cir
culated all through the Eastern States.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-04-25

MANY SuEFER rather than take
nanseOus medicine. All such, who
suffer from coughs. colds, irritation Of
the bronchial tubes, and tendency to
Consumption. have in Dr.. Wishr's
Balsam If WA cherry remedy as
agreeable to the palate as etfectual In
removing disease. 35.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-04-25

HoLLowAY's PLLs.---No case Of
fever and ague, liver complaint, collie.
Indigestion, bodily weakness, head
aches, or sexual difficulty, can with
stand the curative and ut the same
time invigoIat;ng action Of these Pills.
Sold rs Maiden Lane. N. Y. Price,
% cents per box, Ask for new style;
the old Is counterlaited. "a
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-04-25

Dealers in Merchandise and Produce. A
good assortment of all kinds of Goods al
ways in store at lowest market rates.
Agents for sale of Wagons, Grain Drills,
Cider Mills, Chuns, &C., Sc.
CASH paid for WHEAT, OATS, PORK,
BUTTER, EGGS and POULTRY.
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PAssED.-At the meeting of the
Council on Tuesday evening the cele-
brated "Chicken Ordinance was
passed. there being but one dissenting
vote. The rules were suspended and
an ordinance providing for the cree
ton of a hose tower, sidewalk and
fence, in rear Of City Hall, was passed.
Some ten more ordinances, relating to
letting contracts for dAehing, etc,
ETC.. were read first time. A large
amount of important business has ac-
cumulated, nee, ssitating more fire.
quent meetings Of the Council. Ad-
iourned to meet on Monday evening
next.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-04-25

ROTARY ENGINE. -bIessrs. Paxton
& Rubarts have invented anew rotary
engine, a model for which we exam
ined Oh Tuesday. Several prominent
engineers and machinists have exam
ined 1t, and pronounce It the com
pletest rotary steam engine yet In
vented, and express the belief that 1t
will evolutionize the engine business,
owing to its great simplicity and
cheapness, costing nearly onc-half less
than other machinery. of this Kind.
Thee gentlemen have been III work
perfecting the machine for two years
past, and they deserve the rich reward
which should attend Oh perseverance
in laudable enterprises.
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THANKs.-To Hon. J. G. Wilson,
for pub. docs.
10 Mr.. Fosha, OFF 0. Book Store,
for late papers.
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READ THIS AND BE HAPPY 1.-The

READ THIS AND BE HAPPY THE
largest stock of mems, boys and chill
dren's CLOTHING ever brought up
from San Francisco Is at N. Baum's
store, and the rush" is big. There
i, no one leaving the store without
buying a Coat. Pants: Vest, Hat Or
Cap. Boots or Shoes, Shirt or Drawers,
Collar or Neck-tie, etc, ETC., aad eve
ry5ody seems to BE- pleased, and salts
fled that they bought cheap, as there is
the place to buy bargains. "a.
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PH(EN1X
Insurance Com 9saMy.

Insurance Company,
OF HARTFORD, CONN,
Represented on the Pacific Coast for over
fifteen years during which period it has
paid s500,O00 for Fire Losses in The Pacilic
Department., IL one OF the leading Ameri-
can Fire Insurance COMPANIES, and the
0niy Hartford Company represented in the
State Of Oregon. In the prompt ADJUST
ment and payment of its losses. the Php-
nix has no superior,th he Company has new
er hal a suit IN the STATE, and in the
prompt payment Of nearly
Sl, 100000 90
in Chicago and Boston, proves that the
Old PhGnix Is equal to its every engage
mCMt.
The agents of the Phoenix are authorized
by commission from the Company 10 issue
ana renew policies direct, and without
reference to Portland, San Francisco, or
elsewhere, thus enabling the applicant to
secure in1ndiUte and binding protection.
Rates as low as solyency and fuir profit
will admit of.
l.. FINN. Resident Agent,
April Is, ls73Sm3S Albany.
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CRAWR0RnsvILLE.- Too late for
this issue will appear next week..
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FUNERAL.-The attendance at the
burial services of Charles Rogers, on
last Sunday, was quite large. Albany
Fire Company. Of which deceased was
an active member in life, took charge
of the body and conveyed it to the
cemetery.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-04-25

REpOHT.--rhe Centennial Commit
tee for Finn County request that the
preciuct committees will send in their
reportsa as soon as convenient. Delays
are dangerous.
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NEW TODAY.
GUARD AGAINST FIRE +!
DELAYS are DANGEEeGIs

THE MER 0uS SEVERE FIRES
Il which have occurred IN our 5 ate the
past year, and the late disasl rous conaa-
gmiions in Portland, Springvile, Ialles,
Oregon City and Jacksonville, should adj
monish property owners to seek indenni-
" against loss and damage by lire without
delay.
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DIED.-In this city, April 10th,
Charles Roggers, Of consumption, in
his 50th year.
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COMMERCIAL. HOTEl,
Opera HOuse Block. sAlena, Oregon,
MRS. A. j. RELY, PRoP'R.


lam prepared tofurnish good aecoInmo-
datiOns TO The travelling public. and will
ua9 every endeavor TO merit tho patronage
Of the public, Regular boarding q, very
low rates..
.@s21 Free Coach to the house, s4y5
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-04-25

GLASS AND QUEENswARE-Is sell
ing at wholesale prices at the Beehive
Store. Now is the time to get bar
gains. ii. WEED.
Albany. April 25, 1873. lnl34.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-16

The folio wing ia the programme OF music that
will be given by the Marine band In the Pres-
dents grounds this evening, commencing at 0
O'Clock; I. Qllckstep, "Inman line" Warren,
3. Grand Potponrri from the Prophet, Meyerbeer,
arranged by ". Wieprecht, late general musical
director OF Germany, and played by Saro's band
In Paris, winning the first prize, and also played
ny this band NJ the Boston Jubilee, arousing
great enthusiasm among the musical critics. The
Marine band have thoroughly rehearsed it;) 8.
l. Rage In Ireland, Sc io-cOmlc p0tpourr Boyer; B.
Ballad, ~ never forget Mellon; o. GalOp, Bat
tie OF Inkerman, Brepsant; I. Romance Plcur
de The, Lecocq; s. Finale.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-16


Orders OF the Board Of Pubiir Works.
The following Improvement orders were issued
NV IN, Hoard NJ PnhiIc works YESTERDAY. Tbe
:, - ,-.N - -, -. .
Water registrar mas oeeu ulFectei " cEeot ny
drant In alleys OF squares Nos. 40 and ais; also,
to Law n I.lnch Waterman on the north side OF
South A street, between First AMI Second east
rhe perint.nJsnt OF streets has been directed
20 remove the pump and mi the well Al Inc cor
ner OF q and Fourth streets northwest. Tne SUI
perintendent Of county roads ha, been author
izel 10 have the fence on the line OF me Dong
- school lot and sheridan streets moyel back
from the ntreet rs feet and 10 have mai portion
n the fence washed away replared. no. gs 10 turn
the water more directly into Inc cuiyert. and
,harge tn the connty schonI fnnd The rnntrac
tor fSr constrncting the RnnndaIv. street Saver
ha. heen instrurted IN vrade saId RnpndaTy
,treet. from Second To EleSsnth northeast' al,
,nmbla road, from Boundary 10 Fourteenth
,trset road. Il 10 he improyed 40 "a 10 make IL
in good travelling condition. Mr.. g. Evans. Of
inc Evans Concrete Company. has been Jirectej
10 nut the following WON m proper condition.
IN conformity 10 his contracts. within twenty
laws: ConnectIcnt ayenne' several large holes
aeiween m AMI p streets 10 ia chi ont ana re-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-16

We regret TO announce the sudden death yes
terday, OF heart disease, OF Mr.. II. o. Hood, one
OF our most enterprislng merchants. lie came
10 tins city from Buffalo, N. Y, some twenty
FEARS ago, and entered into the jewelry business,
which he conducted with varying success up 10
the time Of his heath. A few years since he
purchased the property on the northwest corner
II Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh street,
ind caused 10 be erected the handsome and ex-
tenslye marDle-front building now occupying
hat site. THIS heavy Investment crippled his
resources and led to reyerses OF fortune; hut he
nanfully struggled ag ilnst adversely, anu always
maintained his high character for Integrity aud
lonOr lie was kind-hearted, liberal-mlnded
Gentleman, and enjoyed the respect and conf
lence OF the mercantile community and OF our
citizens generally. In our obituary column will
Oe found notice OF the funeral.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-16

The select committee OF the House OF Dele.
gates, OF which Mr.. Long Is chairman, met al
the usual hour yesterday and listened TO several
Interesting cases, but postponed the taking OF the
testimony until future day In order to have the
time to complete the examination Of some docu-
mentary evidence. Next Monday week the
committee expect 10 be ready TO commence the
examination OF the accused officials In their
own defence. II Ia proposed to cite two or three
books and dockets, and having them and their
accusers face TO face, attempt to determine
which tells tho truth.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-16

General H. D. Musscy has been notified by the
Board OF Public Works, In reply to letter from
him stating the proposed route the Anacostla
and Potomac Railroad Company desire TO take In
laying their track, and asking the Board OF Pub
lie Works such qualified permission as was grant
ed the Eleventh street extension OF the Metro
politan Railroad that II this road was In the same
condition as the Metropolitan railroad, viz: a
road the ma portion OF which was built, and a
brief extension only asked, the request would be
granted but as this Ia . new road entirely, not
being built, and not having q cnarter from Con-
gress, the application cannot be granted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-16

Of the Board Last Nisht-Foremnn
for the Trunk Company Riccted-Nece.-
silly for the Erection Of tho New Fire
Alarm Telegraph.
The regular meeting OF the Board Of Fire Com
missioners was held last night; all the members
present.
After the transaction Of some routine business
the following communication was received from
the superintendent Of the nre-alarm telegraph.
orrIcK Ins ~, TELkonApH,l
wAsnrNaToN, p o., AusuIt Is, Is7S'
partm,pi Bisb ict " CS,smGio:
aksrL.ass:. The recent severe storms and
, ,s S rains have greatly demorallzed
graph, rendering extensive repairs an absolute
necessity. l had hoped that further repairs In
the way Of new wire could be dispensed with by
the building OF new lines, as provided for by the
Legislature at its last session. but by virtue Of
that bill, guarded as II is by It's own provisions
againN hasty action, much time must neces-
the benefits Of q new and wholly reliable fre-
telegraph. Meanwhile I cannot, as superintend-
ent Of so important a branch Of the IRE depart
m nn, willingly suffer the system now In use to
I therefore respectfully suggest that sanction
be given by your board for such repairs, TO he
made Immediately, as may be found necessary TO
This work ought to be commenced at once, aud
with your sanction propose to do so.
new telegraph provided for BY law, | addressed
the following communication TO the Governor
aos. WI, Cook, Gor.-ror arts. Ds,ric, Of cOinpSs
80: The WORKOUT condition OF the nre-alafm
telegraph OF this city admonishes me daily OF the
urgent necessity Of speedily providing new lines
and boxes.
az therefore beg to call your attention to An
act to provide for q IRE. alarm telegraph &C.,
approved June 20, 1873, and request yon 70 eau
the Importance Of commencing the work without
Trusting, gentlemen, that you will second my
determination 10 make the old system serve u
| reliably until the new oan be supplied,
am, with great respect you, oSsdient ser
'" Superintendent Fire-kiarm Teserapr.
On motion Of Mr.. Collins, that portion relating
| to the repairs was referred to tho committee on
telegraph, and the entire letter wAs ordered :,
be sent TO the Board Of Public Works with tn,
| request that immediate steps be taken to hav'
the new telegraph constructed.
Certain necessary repairs 10 No. and No.
houses were ordered TO be made. ~
On motion Of Mr.. McDeyitt, Il was ordere'
have d street northwest from point west o
No. . engine-house TO the corner OF Twelfth
street., paved with Belgium pavement. fTh'
street Is being paved with cobble.)
was adopted, providing for the appointment OF
COMMITTEES 70 walt upon thee Secretary Of tn,
Navy and request that he appoint 70 some posi-
lion under the Navy Department John Walker,
M. Tsit moved that I. II. Robinson be con
Armed as foreman Of the Truck company.
Mr.. Booker moved that W. II. Lewis be SC
lectcd.
Of Robinson, the confirmation was made unanl
| nous.
The board then, at 10 p. m, adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-16


At this season the heat Of the sun llberates
from the soil, the water and the nth OF cities
immense quantities Of unwholesome gases
which the strongest can scarcely inhale with
impunity, and which develop the most DISTRESS
Ing diseases In the weak and feeble IL Is, there
fore, OF paramount Importance To invigorate the
body In hot weather. Vitaze and strengthen
least two doses per day OF Hostetter's stomach
Bitters, and you will be sure to escape the dts OF
Indigestion, attacks OF bilious collie, sick head
aches, dlarrhgas ard dysenteries which are so
common at this season. BE prudent. A little
care and forecast exercised now may prevent
your being prossrated by Iemittent or intermit-
throughout the fall. When vigor is oozing out
Of every pore under the rays Of an almost yerti-
cal sun this genial vegetable tonic supplies to
the nervous system an almcnt which enables Its
to Withstand the drain.
Putting Down Rebellion.
when the stomach rebels against food and OBJ
stlnately refuses TO digest snfieient aliment TO
compelled To resume It's natural duties by a
wholesome tonic. The powerful alkaloids so
often administered for this purpose arc not
wholesome. They are, for the most part, deadly
pos0ns, and even when taken In very small
quantities react violently upon the nervous sys-
TEN. Not 80 Iiostettec's Stomach Biters. This
saluiary combination OF vegetable juices, en-
bracing the finest invigorants aud Alternatives
which the botanical kingdom affords, operates
mildly. steadily aud benehcially upon the digeI-
tive organs. lu dyspepsia, bilious affections,
nervous complaints, periodic feyers, chronic
constipation, bodily weakness, mental depres-
sion, lanRuor, sleeplessness, and the various
disabilities incident to old age and prem lture
comprehended they must be witnessed or expe-
rienced.
summer Drinks.
Raspberry and Lemon Syrup At go Pennsyi-
yanlA avenue; $50 per Ralloni 20 cents per
bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-16
TIE FRUITGROwRRs' ASSOCIATION.
Rxcursien Down the Potomac-Thc Rain
and disappointment.

This club had prepared to hold grand gath
ering at Collingwood, this side Of Mount Vernon,
yesterday, but the rain interferred with the ar
rangements, and made q very decided inroad
upon all the plans Of the managers. Still g few
intrepid people from this city pushed forward,
and by the aid Of Capt. Frank Hollingshead and
his Arrow shot Into the delightful cove, and ef-
fected . landing amidst torrents Of rain, and
soon thereafter found q convenient and COM
Portable shelter In the hospitable dwelling OF
Tracy II. snowden, esq. The members Of this
little party found, TO their entire satisfaction,
that that much Wanted story about Virginia
fullest extent what Ills hospitality mesns. Wv
As to the meeting OF the club, It was In some
senses failure, though In many essential re-
spects It WAS success, Those who were in at
among the peach and apple orchards In that
lovely rural district known as Collingwood; Jet
they did have the grand privilege when The
view the prospect DER, aud such prospect as
the enthusiast would say grand, sublime, mag
nlncent. II was truly panorama OF hills, wales,
ton. From this reno Snsd spot, once a part Of
the Washington estate, you not only get view
OF country which, In rural and natural beauty,
rival. any other portion Of territory which may
be selected In any part OF our broad land but
yoh have q view Of the Potomac for miles and
miles, up and down, and also OF the three cities
OF Georgetown, Washington and Alexandra.
One may feast his eyes upon the scene for q
Increasing admiration as he Views the landscape
over eIclaim, SLOW grandw But being some
thing Of = utilitarian ourselves we contemplated
with unalloyed satisfaction the thrifty peach
aud apple orchards, from whose trees hung
the ripe and ripeniug fruit, and thought that the
day cannot be distant when this portion OF
odd Virginia and these banks OF the beautiful
Potomac shall be dotted all over with orchards
like those we saw at Collingwood. Why not
II Ii o sure and certain crop.
We do not regret the time spent In our visit to
tails locality we were well repaid for our time
by what we saw and enjoyed. Nor should we
forget the feast Of good things furnished Us IN
the shape Of fruits aud edibles by Mr.. Snowden
and hts estimable lady, nor to make honorable
mention Of the portion Of those goodies contrib
uted by William Hunter, ESQ.,, and his excellent
lady. The tables fairly groaned with rich, ripe
fruits and viands tempting. indeed, and all pres
emit we are sure, did ample Justice TO what was
before them, and there was enough left to feed
no uncomfortable number OF hungry crowd.
The club was called to order by DR.. SnOdgrass.
and Capt. W. II. snowden was called to the chair;
and after some preliminary remarks OF q general
character, unanimous vote was taken thank
ing our liberal providers for the creature COM
forts which they furnished on this occasion.
When the FruitGrowera' Club next meets
under like circumstances may we be there to see.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-16

Capt. Louis q. Mitchell, chief Of the loan d.
vision OF the Internal Revenue Bureau, left for
Ohio on Sunday last having received a dispatch
Informing him OF the serious illness OF his wife.
A telegram since received states that Mrs
Mitchell died on the 18th Instant She was
very beautiful and highly accomplished lady, and
her death will be mOurned by large circle OF
friends In this city,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-16
GALE OF THE UNITED STATES STEAMER
. MERCURY.

BuRhAu OF CONSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR.
The Esy PsPsirtmsns I, WI SGsrf 9T sse AZ public
ssSlSsh, m, The United States side wheel steamer
Tbs ,yessel, and the inventory Of articles TO be
sSld with her Pay DO seen on application to the
Twenty per centum Of the whole amount Of the
p prch,ssrnoney must be deposited at the time Of
conhrmAtion Of the sale by the Department; and
Tue vessel must be removed from the yard within
III Ihe sale T. pot confirmed the money deposited
The doyernment reserves the right 10 Withdraw
ne vessel from saio at any time and TO rehct any
pid or ener which may DO considered inadequate
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-16

A"u nNPsN ~ etusFHt FptuufFs
The following reply has been received from
the cashier OF the New England bank, to whom
General Spinner addressed u characteristic letter
a few days since, relative to certain mutilsted
new legal-tender notes which the cashier had
sent the Treasurer for redemption;
SIR: Your letter OF the Ith instant relative to
5000 United States notes mutilated, and for
warded you by me for redemption, Is at hand.
The notes were mutllated by an inonensive
loyal country gentleman, wilfully he must con-
fess, but not maliclously, nor with any intent to
fraudulently or wantonly deface or Increase the
lawful circulation OF his country. ! am the
will Ten. you why did n, and "nothing cx-
tenuate.,' l have hobby for the antique and
curious, ana among other things have collected
. good many autographs, among which are the
signatures Of all the Presidents OF the United
States, mos ly letters In their own handwriting.
Over these letters In my book paste the poi
traits Of the signers, and 1t was for this pur-
pose that, most innocentiy, l assure you, l cut
out the portraits OF Adams and Lincoln from the
notes, and sent you the remainder for redemp-
ton. Your letter shows me plainly that this
was not the thing TO do, but 1t did not occur to
me ct the time that there could be any harm In
IL, and II you could see my autograph book you
would acknowledge, am sure, that was sorely
tempted. This is my explanation, and II Is the
truth. trust that II will satisfy you, and that It
" il serve to take the cheat" out Of the "poker.r
| return incosed the missing parts OF the
notes. You viii md they ut their places exactly,
for cut them out very carefully, and ] suppose
ought to be very sorry and ashamed for what !
have done; but will thankfully "kiss the rod, "
because 1t has given me your admirable letter,
written by your own hand, which will he not the
least valuable manuscript In my collection.
see that 1t Is published In all the newspapers.
You are clearly right IN all you say, aud yet there
are two sides to every cause; aud the sin OF an
action consists In the intentiDn-doesn't it7-
rather than In the act Itself? .'COol" 1t was,
certainly; but we don't nave "dOgs days" up
here In New England, as will show you II you
will do me the honor to visit me.
inclose 81 to pay the express charges on the
new notes, and II you can strain point and LET
me have my portraits again after deflcng them
so that you are sure they will not be used In
properly, shall be glad
And thanking you again for your letter, and
hoping may hear from you at once that my ex-
PLANTATION satisfied you, and that you don't con-
slider me the wicked and malicious and danger
Gus swindler anu counterfeter you did when you
wrote me,
l am, sir, very respectfully and truly yours,
To hs Hon. D. L. SpiRH,r. Treassrer United .Siaiss
WaShiagfoH, ID, q,