The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-03-12

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no friends-A compendium Of that
which it do comprise.
II will be remembered by our read
rs that a few issues ago we announced
he acceptance Of an invitation to join
|he party now making up in the East
ID visit the Holy Land, and that con-
Erlbutions for an outfit would be gladly
received. Little did we then expect
That so early, prompt and magnificent
response would be made to our APP
neal as we now have to relate. It
causes our heart to palpitate with effu-
live vigor and the tears of gratitude to
stream adown our time-scarred cheek
10 contemplate the grand pyramid Of
Dlothes and things which lie around us
|n gorgeous profusion as we pen these
hurried lines. The box came by ex-
bress from Eugene, where 1t was filled
by q spontaneous procession Of friends
Who came down with their contribu-
lions as the Assyrians came down on
he fold or the traditional hawk light
! th onto the festive June bug. But
she following letter will more fully ex-
plain:
EUGENE CITY, Feb. 27, 1875.
DEAR GENERAL: Your many frlends in this
a Assfn
beptance Of an invitation t. visit the HOLY
Land and ether placon Of historic interest
lave made up collection of useful articles
|Dr your outfit, Of which they BEG your accept
snce. Your notice In last DEMOCRAT, intimat-
ng that such donations would be acceptable to
tou-and the desire To be remembered IN your
|raveis, is the motive for this generous dona-
lion, A list OF articles will be found enclosed.
4 Efse Yours, very truly.
And the letter is signed by that very
familiar public character, Mr.. Many
eitizens. And here 10 the list of arti-
lies, accompanied by some notes Of
explanation from our pen which we
aeem necessary to the complete en-
Aightment of the reader:
By a friend from Eugene: A silk plush am
breila-an indispensable portion Of an East
5rn outfit.
\ Our readers ought to see this umbril.
ft looks like it had been fed through q
shreshing machine, and served q win
ser's campaign at Long Tom dances
be might answer fer desert travel, but
would scarcely serve its purpose in .
climate where there is much wetness
/ BY friend from Mohawk; a bottle Of mu
tilage fer Alpine travel, should you visit Eu
rope. II is alse enicacious for the preservation
pf COED morals.
This glutinous contribution shall
btlck to us from Dan even unto Ara
rat, and shall serve to plaster our pro
epectlcusses for the DAILY DEMOCRAT
bn the center pole Of Mt. Horeb.
By an old gentleman A pair Of spectacle
10 protect your eyes from the effulsent rays 0
he tropical sun.
This is the dilapidated skeleton Of
pair of Ben. simpsons goggles, worl
when he was looking for something
'greenr at the Legislature Of ~.
BY scientific gentleman A small maths
TO remind you of your duty to your friend
when you strike good thing"
This IL figuring machine to teacl
us how to divide, but as that isn't tn
sort of hair-pin we are, we win la.
it up In the archives for some NOR
icharitabts brother.
BY medical friend; A surgical instrument
with many eccentric attachments, for use
the peel of Sloan. This Instrument may b
used for mar or beast.
Should say SO!
That you may not endure the hardships {
the pilgrin warriors Of old, friend contril
utes; Money and Scrip.
A dollar-bilI advertisement for Eu
gene clothing store, and pewter hall
dollar. Well pass them on the Khs
dive Of Egypt, in pay for oats for ou
camel.
BY a medical friend A small instrument I
buclkskin-being the only material which he
been found to rsaist the ravagea Of a tropics
climate.
1t 10 money-purse.
Bv a friend from Springfield. A mIlitar
chappeuA for State occasions
This hat has evidently made on
tour to the "hoIey" land, and passe
Through several Modoc lava beds. ]
is our'n for time and tide.
Should you decide to travel by the rly.
Touta rather than over the dangerous and diff
cult mountains adjacsnt thereto, friend hi
generously presented silver cup. that 70
may refresh yourself from the sparkling wAtel
Of the Euphrates.
This is an antlquated and remarks
bly, rusty tin dipper, its battered shap
sadly suggestive Of an Irish wake dui
ing the Crusades in Tlpperary.
A neck.tie fer full dress occasions.
We would feel more content to do
this article If we knew the sort of dii
eases with which the long line Of ger
erations died, whose necks 1t has evI
IDENTIFY encircled. Age and use is M
the most admirable quality in q meek
tie.
A beautiful pair Of slippers, worked by II
Queen OF Sheba, and sent you for your III
during hours OF leisure and rest
These highly frescoed and elegantl
FupholStered pedal coverings, have ev
IDENTIFY been worn for a few years b
Upton, Of Yamhill journalistic FAM
in whose employ they have fully n
tained the odor of Oriental spices an
Eastern perfumes, thrown into theI
by Sheba's Queen. We shall wear 'er
for the sweet old traditions and tendt
mementocs, which have in all ags
clustered about their grant old corr
dors, aud when no longer fitto be wori
we win uao them for tabernacles in tn
Sahara Desert.
! A mserschauin pipsto accompany the aliI
pers.
Thir has been used by many 3 EI
gene Turk, and when il fell out Of III
box we invoIuntarily went for .ou
pocket handkerchief and caIung wats
to protect our nasal protuberanee froI
the unpleasant eflluvia which greete
said oilfactoFies. Il will do.
A halter for your camel willis wanderin
through the dcsnrt
This rope ls strongly suggestive Of a
Injun slaughter house, AID might d
for a camel, but would put 3 powerfI
hump in anything else.
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