The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-10-22

machlpes II the. best manner, from the
fbest material, and by tie best known
mechanical principles. 'fbese cele-
brated machines ar now Oh exhibition
Imd for sale ut tIie~stoc Of
4 lln. BLAIN,, YOUNG & co.
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ALBANY AND sANTrAsI CANAL.
The Albany and Santiam Canal
Company would respectfully call the
attention of tlh public, and especially
the Capitalist, and those desiring to
engage in manufacturing. to their
gigantic water power aud water priv
ilege. Sixteen thousand cubic feet
constantly flowing every minute, equal
| to 500 horse power. with from s to 30
fct lail. sufficient for the most eNten-
siye machinery, with ground on which
to erect the necessary buildings, etc.
The Company deem it but proper that
the public should know more fully the
locality of this great water power, its
tacilitisS-and surroundings. in order
that those unacqnainted may form
some estimate of its value.
The city of Albany is the county-seat
of Linn county, locatel on the south
east bank of the Willamette river
about 100 miles south of Portland. by
river, and so miles BY railroad; south
of Salem As miles by river ana 30 miles
by railroad, aud north OF Eugene City
IS miles.
Albany is located in a prairie Of the
same name, which is the greatagricul-
tural center Of the Willamette Valley,
and it is believed TINT upward of 5O0,-
900 bushels of surplus wheat will be re-
eeived ut that point, the present season.
The most of it will find its way to for
eign markets, either by boats or rail-
road to Portland. and from thence up
OH the ocean. The Willamette river
is nayiglted by beautiful steamers.
carrying from so to 800 tons, running
as far rs Albany some ten months in
the year. Also, the 0. 81 Z. II. r, !,
with its beautiful locomotives. is pass
ing through the city daily. The city
of Albany is located upon 4. high, roll
ing prairie, withrhe Calapooia. a beait
tifnl creek, flowing into the Willamette
river on the west, the water of which
Is used iii driving two large Touring
mills, Situated on the bank of the WIZ
lamette river. The city is about one
mile in length, running east and west,
md from one-half to three-tourths
Of a mile in width, and is laid off with
streets of good width.
The Canal, which is the subject and |
object of this communication, receives
ts waters from the South Slntiam
river, which heads III the great Cascade
some Is miles east ofat
Albany; thence running westerly
through a valley Of the same name, to
Lebanon, a village located near tie
vest bank of said river, l3 miles east
If Albany. The Canal receives the
waters from the Hantiam river at that
Doint, thence running west to its ter
minus at Albany. The main Santiam
lows northward, and empties its
mountain waters into the Willamette
liver 10 miles northeast of Albany.
The Canal is brought from Lebanon
trough beautiful prairie for dis
abce Of II miles, aad empties into the
willamette river, forming Oh its way
ind III the city some ofthe finest water
powers for manufacturing purposes
ound on the Pacific coast. There are
mt few, if any, points In the State
which SURPRISES Albany now, for man
facilities. Cheap water
lower and easy ofaccess, and conyen-
ent transportation, either by water or
'aiIroad, and the location beautiful and
lealthy.
The Canal Company offers liberal
to persons desiring to en-
rage in the business ofmanufacturing,
ind will furnish water power uponthe
most reasonable terms. Manufacture
ng Of all kinds Is needed in Oregon,
ind could be made profitable. The.
janal Company will agree to furnish,
within sixty days, any water power
leeded, from button factory to that
If a locomotive.
Immigrants and others are earnestly
nvited and requested to visit Albany
md examine for themselves. Real
property can yet be procured Oh very
reasonable terms, both In and out Of
he city. Our people compare favor
lbly with the rest otmankind, morally
ocially, politically and financially.
Published by order OF the Board Of
Sept. Sth, 1873.
L. ELKINS,
}. MANSFIELD, President.
Secretary.