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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03
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OUR scIo OCCASIONAL
ScIo, Dec. 25, 1872

ScIo, Dec 25, 1872.
Editor Democrat
Our city presented quite lively
appearance to day, it being Christmas.
The weather was fine which afforded
the people 4 splendid opportunity of
visiting the Metropolis ofthe Forks"
Last night there was Christmas tree,
and at the hour appointed for open
ing the doors the sidewalks leading
in the direction of the school house
were thronged with people. The
room though large. was well filled;
the "Tree" presented a very pictur-
esque appearance, and was loaded
with presents rare and costly. The
exercises were opened with singing
by the class which reflected great
credit on their leader, Mr.. T. p.
Goodman, who had them under ex-
celent training. after singing, prayer
by the acting Chaplain, after which a
short address was delivered by Dan
iel Gaby, Esq, when commenced the
distribution of presents. When this
was over the crowd dispersed to their
peaceful habitations, each one feeling
"a conscience void of offence toward
God and man." May it be our happy
lot to visit many such scenes.
On Saturday evening, the 21st inst,
the Scio Debating Club met at the
City Hall. The question under con-
sideration was, Resolved, that the
world is better" AS the subject was
one Of vast magnitude and afforded
all the latitude the speakers could
wish, they went to business in earnest.
The lightning flashes of wit and the
thunder-bolts of argument fell thick
and fast upon the astonished ears OF
the audience, among whom we no.
ticed a goodly number of ladies
This is as it should be and is mark
ed progression upon the part of our
citizens. Tonight there is Grand
Christmas Ball at the Scio Hotel, anJ
while we write the sweet strains o.
music are waited upon the midnight
air and penetrate our saact,tm sa,acto.
raaa. More anon. BEUTUs.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03

have found all that was worth finding.
There are also many good quartz
ledses in this section. but without
considerable expenditure of energy
and capital, these vast resources of
metal will for ages lie undisturbed in
their beds of nature.
Aside from her mining interests.
Lewiston has no resources. You
may ask, "is there any farming coun-
try?" There undoubtedly is-an al
most unlimited amount of excellent
grain-produciug soil; but no market.
Just now only few farmers are rais-
ing grain, consequently they are able
to realize fair price for it, but
should many undertake it the market
would soon be overrun with no pos
sible means of importation for the
surplus, making a reduction in price
an actual necessity. Were there am
pie means of transportation and
market for the produce, Idaho would
be unquestionably one of the princi-
pal countries on the Pacific coast for
grain and stock raising As to the
merits of the soil, allow US to cite one
instance: Two years ago, the rancho
was staked off, 81 acres broken, and
sowD in oats. From the first crop
the owner realized almost s., 500
Next year the crop will be heavier,
but in all probability he will realize
smaller sum, for greater amount of
grain is being raised throughout the
country. Ten years ago there was
scarcely foot of improved ground
in this portion of Idaho Territory
Now, as we ascend some lofty point
and glance over the beautiful valleys
below, we cannot but wonder at the
agency of man, his aptitude in max
ing these great changes, and the
power he exercises in identifying the
works of nature. Winding across
the valley and over the hills we see
the old, old Indian trail, tread for
hundred years by none but the abb
origines of the plain, now broken
and torn by the ruthless hand of
cultivation. Snug little houses, per-
feet pictures of rural contentment,
L we uBu III dihIcot oha
in our travels we meet civilization in
every stage of progression, from the
farm worked by single person to
that with years of improvement with
the latter everything denotes comfort
and plenty. Good buildings and
farm machinery, cultivated fields and
sbrubery, herds of cattle and horses.
counted only by hundreds and fed
by nature In her thousand acres of
unclaimed and uncultivated, but
most excellent grazing land. This
wealth has not been gained IN day,
but by energy, perseverance and
good judgment. This is the secret
of success, and many young specula-
, tors in ranches and stock. anxious to
, acquire vast fortunes, find many diff
icnlties to be overcome before their
bright anticipations are realized
: PILGRIM.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03

your correspondent Of the error into
which he has either ignorantly or
wilfully fallen. Though we do not
assume it to be disreputable to seek
our souls salvation, yet, the religious
epidemic that has lately carried away
80 many of Jefferson's humble citi-
zens, has not, in the least, affected
the unterrified of "Bovine Pouch,
(scrotum, and that we may not be
placed in false position before your
readers, We ask this correction.
Your correspondent has evidently
tried to be witty when he was only
windy; and in his sarcastic allusion
to our "classic envelope" twas &
feeble attempt at witticism that could
have been measured with diminu-
tive square and circumscribed with a
very small compass. while no doubt
could we but behold his physical coun-
tour with It's elongated caudel appen-
dage, it would be striking
illustration of the Darwinian Theory.
And now, for fear he might take up
on himself unnecessary labor in our
behalf in the future, we will please
inform him that when it becomes
necessary for our community to have
a newspaper exponent We will
choose sitter piece of timber; and
further, in order that in the future
the chief end Of his anatomy may be
protected by a more natural and
congenial covering, we will loan him
our classical envelope" for head
gear, that by its therapeutical virtues
it may counteract the egotistical de-
termination to his cerebru IN and con-
fer a special favor upon OMEGA.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03
IDAHO CORRESPONDENTS.
LEWISTON, Dec. IA, 1872

LEWISTON, Dec. IA, 1879.
Editor Democrat:
While items from this portion of
the country may, to some of your
readers, appear ''far Fetched" to
others they will doubtless be of in-
terest.
Lewiston, though. not so far from
home,.is somewhat obscure-in reality,
only a mining town, and of more i'm
portance in itself than to its neigh
bors. To be sure, the towns on the
river below are more or less interest
ed in its welfare, for through them it
receives its goods with which it sup
plies the extensive mining country
beyond, making it in fact, a general
depot for the entire mining section Of
northern Idaho. Elk City, Florence
Warrens and Gro Fino, are alike de,
pendent on Lewiston for their sup
plies. Were this mining trade taken
away, the fate of Lewiston would be
inevitable; death must follow. It is
equally true, the mining interests
throughout this country are under
going an annual depreciation in value.
Chinese companies are .buying out
and taking the place Of the white
population. In some instances they
already control the entire camp
There yet remain two or three points
on branch of the Clearwater River
that have not been properly inspect
ed and several companies have been
formed for the purpose of thorough.
ly prospecting them during the com.
ing summer. Should they meet
with success this will be a redeemine
feature in the history of northern
Idaho. Thar these points have not
before been prospected is undonbt-
edly due to the fact that the vast
number of men who overran this
country in 1862, were supposed
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03

The Walla Walla papers bring
further news of the earthquake.
reporting it as much more sewers
than was experienced in Oregon.
At Walla Walla city low. rumbling
noise was heard, followed By the
rafting of windows and the swing
ing of picture frames, the whole
concluding with a ground swell, that
can best be compared to the rolling
of the waves in a rough sea. The
whole lasted, probably, less than a
minute, but in that brief time the
inhabitants had all the experience of
a first class earthquake.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03
WEEKLY PRICES CURRENT.

Following are the prices paid for produce. and
the prices at which other articles selling in
this market:
Z WHEAT--White. % bnshel rs.
0ATS-Ta bushel, 46 cts.
POTATOES "a bushel. s so.
0NI0NS-59 bushcl, 81 al SO.
FL0UR-5S Dbl, Sc so.
BEANS-White, q ID. 4@5 cts.
DRIED FRUIT-Apples, p ID. 81 cents:
Peaches. p b, l63 cts.; Plums, p ID, 1867
Cnrrants. p ID, Zoe.
BUTTER-R 10, fresh roll 15@25c.
EGGS--R dozen. 80 cts.
CHICKENS-S9 dozen. $3 90.
SUGAR-Crushed,a a. b, Is cts; ISLAND, %
n, Srl@13 cts; San Francisco Refined
p ID, 133 cts.
TEA-young Hyson, p n, 81 so; Japan
% B, 75c@Sl o.; Black, % ID, 75c@Sl so
COFFEE-R h, 23@25 cents.
SALT-R b, 14@2A cts.
SYRUP-Heayy Golden, 58 keg, IS so.
Ex. Heavy Golden, p gall. 81 %.
BACON-Hams. Oregon. y D, Is; Eastern,
20cts.; Shoulders, 10 cts.
LARD--R b, l24 cts.
0IL-Devoe's Kerosene, - gallon, rs cts,
% can. gall, So 90 Linseed Oh, raw, g
gall. 81 s5; Linseed Oh, boiled, y galLs
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03
THE LOCKS OPEN

Hon. Geo. r. Helm returned yester-
day from Oregon City where he had
been as one of the commission ap-
pointed by the Governor to report on
the Canal and Locks. He informs
US that the steamer Mary Wilkins" !"
with the Governor, the commission,
and other gentlemen, on board, passed
safely through, both up and down
stream, on New Years day.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03
ExECuTOR,s NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT L. G..
~ Rice has been duly appointed by the Coun-
~ Court of Linn county, Oregon, as Executor
of the last will and testament of John A.
Smith, late Of said county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against said estate are
hereby required to present them to me, with the
proper vouchers, within six months of the date
hereof, at my residence, about four miles north
of Brownsville, in said county of Linn
Dec. I3, 1872. l.. C. RICE, Executor.
8. A. JOHNS, Atty for Executor nl8w4.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03
HOME AND ABROAD.

Hcicoulet new tcnT!
Gold In New York, iI2t.
No snow In Eastern Oregon.
Our "Letter Box" IL full this week.
Duns grow spontanaciously here
abouts new.
4. {. Jones has been rc-appointed
Notary Public.
We make our salaam to Chas. Rog-
gers for favors.
Portland legal tender, sss buying,
and s9f selling.
Special meeting of Council tonight.
Full Attendance desired.
Wheat Is away up to 75c. This will
indeed bring n Happy New Year to our
farmers.
Thanks to J. NJ. Morgan our agent
at Halsey and Brownsville, for fuvors
and cash.
Jefferson, Marion county, Is probably
the only incorporated town OF the coast
without saloon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. II. Irvine, our
newly welded friends, have our thanks
for cake and cash.
Nick. Sprengcr has taken charge ot
the Overland Hotel, In this city. We
wish him success.
Much Obliged to Sam. 3my, OF. Tomp-
kins and Mart. Taylor for courtesies
shown US while at Harrisburg.
The retiring city officers will retire
next Monday, and the incoming Dads
will income" at the same time.
The worst of ailments meath the sun.
sine bodily ailments first brsun
To bafie slIiii and Therapeutics.
IN the Internal 'cpizootics-"
See ad. OF Commercial Reporter.
This paper has just been enlarged and
received new dress, and Is ably
edited.
Robt. G. Head, editor of the Cor.
wallis Democrat, In company with his
amiable wife, spent New Years Eve
In this city.
The Good Templars had highly fe
licitous time at their hall on New Year,
Eve, watching the old year out and tn,
new year In.
Leap year wasn't a success In Linz
county-there being n decrease of /
marriages from tho previous year. II
1871 there were 95; in 1872 only 81.
Our friend, II. Bellenger, of the Sta
Bre very, has placed us under obliga
tions for the New Years present of ,
keg of his very superior lager beer.
NJ. J. Allphin, Esq, the Oregon
Bascom, on the 1st OF January retired
from the saloon business, determine,
to turn his talents to other pursuits.
Hon. A. II. Brown, of Baker, ha
been appointed rs agent of the Centen
nial Association to receive subscrip
tions for stock in this national enter
prise.
Following gentlemen were yesterda.
elected Directors of Linn County Ag
ricultural Association, for 1873: Jasol
Wheeler, S. Montgomery, M Luper
d. Froman, n. Price, J. u. Grouse,
p. Burkhart.
J. Y. Grouse is the gentleman VIII
doesn't let the printers innards' year
in vain for New Years turkey. Jack
we thank you, and wish you thousan
Happy New Years, with as many tul
keys to back them up.
Governor Grover appointed Ex-Go,
Whitaker, Hons. Geo. r. Helm an
Lloyd Brooks as Commissioners to eS
anime and report upon the Locks of tn
Willamette. The Board made an ea
animation last Saturday, and their n
port will be rendered in due time.
b. r. Holt, ESQ.,, of Harrisbur:
received Christmas present of a 81
pound box full of chestnuts, hickor
nuts and walnuts, all the way from tt
"old home," at Greenville, Ea.
Tennessee. We thank friend Holt fl
, a cordial invitation to come up ar
help crack EN-.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03
ALPHA AND OMEGA.
SYRACUSE, Jan. 1, 1873

OYKACUSE, Jan. /, 1913.
Editor Democrat:
In last weeks issue of the DEMO-
cRAr / notice a correspondence under
the caption of Jefferson, U. S. A. !"
and over the mysterious signature of
"Alpha," in which your correspond
ent undertook to reflect upon the ex-
citability Of our quiet citizens. By
way Of correction we wish to inform
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03

Nothing is more indicative of the
earnestness of life than the sight of
a we'll developed male creature
spending eight hours day in trying
to wear out a drygoods box with the
seat of his pants.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03
MARRIED

IRvINE-HACKLEMAN. the 2sth ult.,
at the residence of the BRIDES parents, in Al
bany, by Rev. DR.. Geary, Mr.. JOHN H. IRVINE
and Miss JOSEPHINE HAt KLEMAS-all Of
Linn county.
Compliments received. We offer our warns
est congratulations. and wish them a prolong-
ed life of "love among the roses"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03

To ADvERTIsERs.-In consequence
of the issuing of half-sheet we were
compelled this week to leave out
large number of advertisements. The
time will be made up to all such in
future issues OF the paper.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03
Chopped Hands and Face,
Sore Lips, Dryness of the Skin,

Cured at once. by HEGEMAN'S cAMPHoR
ICE WITH GbYCERINE. It keeps the hands
soft in ali weather. See at you get HEGE-
MANS. Sold by all Druggists, only 25 cents.
Manufactured only by HEGEnAa & Co., Chem
lists and Druggists, New York; janI3'71y1
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03

AT THE OvERLAND.-A very pleas
ant occasion was that of the New
Years Eve ball at the Overland Hotel,
in this city. Humphrey & Cline's
music was excellent, Mr.. Murray's sup
per was superb, and the guests were
the merriest of the merry.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03

MARRIAGEs.-Following are the
marriage licenses issued by the Linn
County Clerk for December, 1872
Chas. Simpson and w. ]. Cartwright;
w. N. Savage and Susan Z. Ray;
Geo. D. Peebler and Julia A. Smith;
p. w. Sphinx and M. E. Armstrong;
s. d. eager and Mary j. Kees, sen.;
E. w. Kyniston and Julia A. Miller;
Geo. w. Taylor and Laura E. Hildrith;
Jno. FL. Irvine and Josie Hackleman;
F. M. Morgan and M. A. Pursifull;
George w. Rice and D. Mossholder;
Win. A. Ashby and Sarah J. Randall.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03
DENTISTRY.
GEO. " GRAY, D. d. S.

n0ES ALL WORK IN THE -
~ line of his profession in the fyf$fxEzA
1atest. best and most approved QlD
methods.
Anesthetic agents used for the painless ex-
traction of teeth If desired.
Particular attention given to the regulation OF
ehildrens teeth.
Dental consultations and examinations free.
Satisfaction guaranteed in every case. Call
1T his Office and examine specimens of his work.
Charges moderate. Office in Parrish's Brick
Block, upstairs. v8nltf.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03

New YEARS BALL.-The ball given
on New Years night, in this city, was
s'rare and radiant" affair. The music
by Messrs. Cline, Humphrey and God
ley, the calling by Mr.. Benjamin, and
the supper by mine host Dubois of the
st. Charles, were all unexceptionable
and enjoyed In the superlative degree.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03

~Pimples and brown spots on the face.
Eruptions, Blofches, Scrofulous Diseases, and
all sores arising from impure blood, are cured
by DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03

A Startling Trush.-Thousonds die annu-
ally from neglected coughs and colds, which
soon ripen into consumption, or othrr equally
fatal diseases of the lungs; when by the timely
use of q single bottle of DIR. WIsTAR's BALsAM
OF WILD CHERRY their lives might have been
preserved to green old age.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03

THANKs.-Wm. III. Parker, our car
rier, takes this method of returning
his warmest gratitude to our city read
ers who SO muniicently rememlere d
him on New Years Day. He realized
about S25 from his address.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
Nv I'M 3M 6M Tyr

Business notices in the Local Columns, IS
cents per line. each insertion.
For legal and transient advertisements So so
per square Of IL lines, for the first insertion,
and 81 90 per square for each subsequent in
sertion.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03
j. w. BALDWlN,
ATTORNEY g. COUNSELOR AT Law,

VIII practice in all the Courts in the -. Sd
and ith Judicial Districts: in the supreme
Court of Oregon and in the United States IIs-
trict and Circuit Court Office next door east of
the Western Union Telegraph Office, First ST..
Albany, Oregon. Vsh!SEL
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DIVORCE MADE EAsY.-Here is a
copy of an advertisement sent us by a
shyster pettifogger OF New York City,
whose name we shall not give, as we
do not desire this notice to be of any
benefit to him:
"DIvoRCEs-Absolu divorces le-
gally obtained in different States. Le-
gal rywhere-desertion
misconduct, &c. sufficient cause-no
publicity required-no charges made
until divorce granted advice free
Call on or address," etc.
The man who resorts to this mode of
practice for livelihood can get no adj
vertising in this paper. Newspapers
are generally supposed to he open to
all classes of advertisements. but we
cannot admit into our columns any
thing which is SO fully intended to of
fer a premium for vice, licentiousness
and social Generalization as the ad.
vertisement quoted above. The free
love journals of the country are the
only mediums through which such
notices should receive an airing.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03

Hoilovayss Pulls and OintneRt.-For
Scurvy, Leprousy, and cutaneous diseases they
are unrivalled. In places where these mala-
dies are prevalent. the cures are marvellous for
the expulsion of pimpleS, blotches, &c, they
are unparalleled, and as q cosmetic the Oint-
ment stands unequalled. Sold everywhere-
25 cents per box or pot.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03

Boards NEW YEARS DANCE
One who was there tells us that Mr..
Beard, at his residence six miles south
of this city, on New Years Eve gave
given in Linn county. About thirty
couples were present, excellent music
was furnished by the Shertz Bros, and
T. J. Beard, Esq, acted as floor mana
ger. The supper was of the most ex-
began at 4:45 in the evening and con-
tinued until s.jocund day stood tiptoe
on the mountain topsn on New Years
morning.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03
HERE you ARE.

Well, we have carried out our threat
of last week, and inflicted upon our
readers that horror of printers and
abomination of subscribers, hdJ-
sheet. We have perpetrated this out
rage for various reasons,-viz, to-wit,
namely, as follows of which these are
some: 1st-We hold these truths to
be self-evident, that ali men are born
more or less, and that printers are en-
dowed with desire to gobble onto u
little enjoyment once year as well as
other folks of higher degree and more
leisure. 2nd-We want to have little
time in which to clean up our office,
rid things around, whittle out new
thorn for our gallowses and paint u re-
vised list of delinquent subscribers on
our shirt-bosom. 3rd-We are devot-
ing this week to posting books, max
ing out bills, collecting and paying
debts, and refusing Invitations to tur-
key dinners and donation parties and
Swearing off" from any bad habits
which our many acquaintances may
have contracte during the year.
We shall endeavor to deduct from
future issues of our paper any visible
Improvement which may be observed
in this.
In conclusion, If anything we have
said in this article may have been in
tentionally omitted, we cordially ac-
cept the readers apology, and ask fos
a like charity for all other erring sim
ners. FiRis substrdtum. This last i.
a Latin quotation, meaning "Down tc
the Bedrock.")
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-01-03

COOP TEMPLAR's ENTERTAINMENT
Following is an epitome of the pro.
gramme of the Good Templar's Enter
tainment, to be given at their Hall
next Friday evening, 10th Instant:
1st-''The Drunkard's Uarning;;" g
| thrilling drama in three acts, showing
the terrible affects of the use of intox.
icating liquors and gambling, as con.
trasted with the happy effect of sobri.
ETY. and temperance.
2d-The popular song, "If ever
cease to love thee" by NJ. II. Hart.
3rd-Conic Act, "Dutchie in dthrub
/ bie."
4th-Song, by Fl. C. Clement.
| 5th-The side-splitting negro act en-
| titled, ".Ieems the Poet"
6th-The entertainment to conclude
with popular and appropriate song
/ This is expected to be the finest anna
teur entertainment ever given in th'
city, and we trust that u full houss
| win Sieet the PSiioi h@IS. lHe taos'
/ is good one, and should be fosteret
and encouraged. By-the-way, it i
stated that the next. entertainment
after the approaching one. will be giver
in about a month, the proceeds TO bI
distributed among the poor of the city
There are said TO be several eases o
! destitution in Albany this winte
| (something never before known here
and our Good Tcmplar friends will un
dertake the laudable enterprise of as
sisting in their relief in this manner