The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-11-29

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Nov. 22.-The
steamer Montana arrived this morning
from Panama. Private letters from
Guaymas state that all is quiet at So
nora. Pesquera is stronger than ever.
One hundred iron workmen OH the
steamer Costa Ricd struck tor higher
wages. Superintendent Waddell
threatened TO plank her up and take
her out Of the dry dock and send to
New York for men. This closed the
strike and the men went to work
again.
Two thousand Springfield breech-
loading muskets were shipped from
Benicia arsenal last night to 60 by the
overland train to the New York arse
nal. 1t is supposed this shipment has
something todo with the complications
in Spain.
The body of Lieut.. P. p. Hogan, of
the FIRST Cavalry, arrived here tonight
via Vallejo. He was taking detach-
ment Of troops to point III Nevada,
when he was suddenly taken Ill and
died after sickness of a few hours.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2l.-The SUI
perintendent of the mounted recruit
ing service has been ordered to send
all disposable colorod cavalry recruits
to Fort Brown, Texas, to the Ninth
Cavalry.
NEW York, Nov. 21.-About 4, 900
Germans held a meeting in Germania
Hall tonight, to express sympathy
with the Cubans. s. s. Cox read q
series Of resolutions which he intends
to lay before Congress. Animated
speeches were made by prominent Ger
mans.
New ORLEANS, Nov. 2l.-A large
and enthusiastic meeting was held
here tonight for the discussion of
Cuban affairs.
CHARLESTON, Nov. 2l.-News
from Madrid causes great excitement,
and much anxiety is felt about the
condition of Forts Sumter and Moul-
tric.
We learn from the Olympia Courier
that Gen. Sprague was indicted by the
Grand Jury for granting permits to
cut timber OH odd sections OF Govern
nleut land.
Superintendent w. II. Watkinds re-
ceiyed telegram from San Jose, Cal.
that Shultz, alias George Bargeman,
had been arrested and awaited requi-
sition. Mr.. Watkinds starts to-day
overland after him.
Lieut.-Col. IIoughton, of Victorio,
has received instructions to organize
the militia of the Province at once.
Five companies of riilemen will be
raised as follows: At Victoria, two
companies of 80 men each; ut New
Westminster, one company of 40 men;
at Burrard Inlet, one company of 40
men; at Nanamo, one company of 40
men. The uniforms, arms and accou-
pments for the outfits are already in
the Province.
Rumors of a change of Administr,-
ton in Spain.
No more annuities to be issued to
the Comanehes until the surrender Of
murlercrs.
The diplomatic relations of our
Government and Spain are likely to
require months in their adjustment.
The Polqris reached the highest
point ever attained in the arctic re-
gions by a ship. and within thirty
miles of the highest latitude ever
reached by civilized man. The Sat'a-
day Rerie,r thinks the results of the
expedition are, on the whole, enConr-
aging, and that in 4 short time trips
to the pole will probably be as famil-
lar and profitable as tours. round the
world now are.
Col. VIM. Farrar, forfNgrly U. s.
Attorney at Portland, died VI Wash
ington, on the 24th.
Benton county citizens are goifg 10
test the legality of acts of the State
Board of Equalization, Taxes greater
han they can stand.