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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-08
RecOllectiOns of III. w. jackson.
by Il. NJ. Webster.

Dedr ThttteO: w hen the news
reached me that Mr.. Jackson had gone
and that we should see him in the flesh
no more, it startled me like a clap of
thunder out of clear sky. His reg
ular and temperate habits his tall,
straight form; his intelligent appre-
ciation of the laws Of health, and the
pleasant surroundings of his home
life, made him seem like one who
should stay till his hair became silver,
and then still stay till it became
snow
Somehow [ never reckoned him
among ordinary mortals who were la
BILE at any day to slip away from US.
But so it is. He has "shuf1ed off the
mortal COIL" however, and is not one
of the ordinary mortals any more. He
has passed from the primary school of
existence, and entered higher grade
not the highest, for that will not be
reached till the resurrection, and those
only will be admitted. who, at the ex-
amlnations of the great day, are found
qualified but higher, where he will
find better opportunities and larger
work and richer life. At least. so I
believe. If he had not attained to the
highest excellence possible to men, as
in the fellowship Of God and in the
service of his fellows-if he had not
tasted the ripe fruit of prayerful and
consecrated christian life-if he had
not grown into the light and sweetness
OF the child-splrit, and the beauty of
a perfect selfforgetfulness in lie of
chrlstly devotion to the kingdom of
God-he was one, nevertheless, who
accepted the truth as he saw it-who
offered no resistance, so far as [ knew.
to the persuasive and convincing pow
er of the gospel Of the Son Of Col,
who keenly appreciated the logic which
established the truth of the Bible and
the reasonableness of its demands, and
whose life was constantly influenced,
and whose character was largely mould
ed by the religion Of the New Testa
ment. [ remember him as an inter
ested and appreciative listener in the
house OF God, and his hearty commen-
datlon of an extra sermon, and en-
dorsement of well shown truth, have
often encouraged me- l was ALWAYS
hoping that he would come ont before
his neighbors as a disciple of Christ,
and publicly profess his faith and take
more active part in the church work.
but L ever felt that while he did not
do this, the church was nevertheless
earnestly endorsed by him I'D he was
to be counted among those who hon or
ed it and who were truly the better for
it. He was always ready to bear his
share of its financial burdens. And |
he bore himself in society with a cour-
tesy and general uprightness that
might ma ke many a church member
blush. My Eecoliections of him, in
brief, a-e all pleasant, and [ cannot
think of him without cherishing the
faith that | shall see him again, in
happier cline and under circumstances
more favorable to spiritual growth and
usefulness, where our friendship will
be renewed and cemented and perfect
ed.
/ Icannot however resist the convic-
tion that could he speak to-day, to
some of the men of Centralia and
Grand Rapids, he would say with the
elcquence of completest assurance:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-08
The Pare and Peaceful Mind.

Dear Lord and Father OF mankind,
Forgive our feverish ways!
Reclothe Us in our rightful mind,
In purer lives our service find,
In deeper eyerence praise.
0 Sabbath rest by Galaleel
o calm of hills above
Where Jesus knelt to share with thee
The silen,e Of eternity
Interpreted by love!
With that deep hush subdung all
Our words and works that drown,
The tender whisper of thy call
As noiseIcss let thy blessing fall
IS fell thy mannasdown. go
Drop thy still dews of quietness
I'LL all our strivings cease;
Take from our souls the strain and stress,
And let our ordered lives confess
The beauty Of thy peace.
Breathe through the pulses of desire
Thy COO ness and thy b aim
Let sense be dumb-its hearts expire;
Speak through the earthquake, wind and fire
still small voice of calm
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-08
A "Smail-F Farmer
From the Peoria Gll.) Transcript.

Everybody has heard of Micheal
Suhvant, the great Ford county farm
er OF this State Mr. Sulivant is
farming in small way the present
season He has 22, 600 acres in corn,
$4,000 of which he put in with his
own teams, the other 4 600 let out on
shares. He has also 5000 acres in
oats and fax. He has 400 teams at
work, and has no less than 500 per-
sons altogether on his place. What
other country in the world can boast
of farm like this
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-08

1t is about time the Republican
papers began the Southern outrage
business. The fall campaign is coming
on, and OF course they will have to re-
sort to their old game,-ADalanch.
Il will need no Southern outrage
to lay out the Democratic party this
fall There have been Northern out
RACES enough committed In the last
two years by the Democracy to kill any
party in the sight of honest and honor
able men. How do you like this New
Hampshire outrage? But we need not
90 away from home How do you like
the wood County outrages last fall in
Tins congressional district the most
precious piece Of Democratic rascality
on record? Rest easy, Bro. Hollister,
your party have been in power for two
years. and it is not necessary to 60 down
soul h for ammunition for the next CAM
palgn We have whole arsenal right
at home, and the only trouble IS that
you have furnished us with weapons in
such abundance we are at loss to
know which to use first. The North
ern outrage" is the game now.-rWaa
Co. NereS.
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H. B, PHILLE0, Editor

numcer of newly opened craters. or
the time of its duration. The Copen-
hagen government has issued an ap-
peal for aid to the sufferers.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-08-06
pEATa or ANDnEw JOHNSON.


We are panied to Is called upon
to chronicle the death Of Ex-P President
Andrew johnson, which occurred at
his home in Tennessee last Sabbath.
He was suddenly stricken with par
alysis on Friday evening, and after
lingering in great pain for about So
hours, quietly past away. In his dy-
ing moments he asked that his wind
ing sheet might me the Americas
flag.
Andrew Johnson's history is that
of our country for the past quarter Of
Of century, and we need say but lit
tie here in reference to him. A true
friend of hiscountry, an able champi-
on of Constitutional government,
and an honest conscientious man, his
strong, heroic soul has passed away
and his wise counsels are the only
mementoes left to perpetuate his
memory in the hearts Of a mourning
people. May his grave on the banks
of his loved Tennessee be ever green
and his rest be never disturbed by
the troublesome times which marked
his corntry's history during the years
of his public service.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-08-06

DAMAGE TO CRoPs,-It is most
probable that Oregon is the only
Stale in the Union this year that will
have an average crop. The rest Of
the Pacific coast has failed, and now
dispatch from Chicago, dated last
Monday, says reports from numerous
points in Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Mis-
souri and Illinois state the frequent
and heavy rains that have visited the
northwest during the past week, have
done great injury to the growing
crops and in some sections whole
farms are flooded, Wheat has snfIer-
ed greatly, and il is feared this crop
will he almost failure in some locali-
tics On low lands along the rivers,
water is standing 50 deep as 10 pro-
hibit harvesting, or cultivation Crops
on high Or rolling ground are in bet
Ter condition, but the average will
probably be low even there
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-08-06

grants thet are crowding into our
State and are now unable ~ iiild
lands for settlement,
The fifteenth and last resolution
very wisely invites the hearty coop
Grafton Of all persons. whatever may
have been their past political afilia-
tions, in carrying out the principles
therein enunciated.
IN looking over these resolutions
we find them SO clear, concise, com
pact and comprehensive that we find
it even dificnlt 10 epitomige single
ono of them without giving the full
text. They are Democratic and
statesmanlike, and embody every is
sue that can come before The people
in this election. And upon it Hon. /.
+. Lane may well stand, and may con
tidently expect glorious victory
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-08-06


Il b with special pride that we
iris weekrun up the name Of Hon.
TsF lane, of Douglas county, as
8he Democratic candidate for Con-
AgEess After a spirited contest, in
which lhe names Of other able gentle-
men figured conspicuously with his
before the Convention, Mr. Lane re.
eeivsd the nomination BY a most
aastering vote, and the choice Of the
Convention was then made unanimous
amid great enthusiasm.
Ia Fayette Lane is the youngest
son Of Gen. Joseph Lane, and is aged
we should judge, about so years. His
pnbIic political record is not exten-
siye, bnt that which he has made is
highly creditable. In 1864 he was
elected by the Democracy Of UmatiI-
Ia conniy to tho State Legislature,
and only came Of age after his elec-
tion and before the meeting Of that
body During that session and the
special session Of the following year,
he was one Of only three Democratic
members Of that body. the other two
being Fay of Jackson and Cox Of
Iossphine;hand most of our readers
will remember how those three gal
liant and intrepid Democrats held the
whole Radical body at bay, by
shrswd parliamentary fillibustering,
thus preventing them from passing
an infamous registration act and other
odious partisan measures.
Shortly after the expiration Of his
Legislative term, Mr.. Lane having
completed bis law studies and been
admitted to practice, took up
his residence at i2oseburg, where
he has since been engaged in the
practice Of bic profession and where
he hiss earned for himself an enviable
reputation at the bar.
In 1866 MI. Lane was the Demo
cratic candidate for Secretary Of State,
and although only twenty three years
old, was one Of the principal speakers
for the Democratic ticket, and made
an able campaign.
Naturally elegant in manners, ur-
banc and afable in dispomtion, COM
panionable and genial in his inter-
.aurse with his fellow men, Mr.. Lane
is personally very popular, and as he
is q good speaker and keen debater
we confidently expect that he will
make an effective aud popular cam
paign and be elected by an over
whelming majority.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-08-06
DECENT JOURNALISM.

We are pleased to see that the
"Oregon Style (as the impersonal
journalism which characterized pre-
vlous campaigns in this State has been
commonly called,) has not thus far
cropped out TO any great extent in
this campaign The opposition press,
in speaking Of our nominee for Con-
gress, have alluded TO him in terms Of
respect, none ot them having yet as
sailed his personal character We
earnestly trust that this decent
course will be pursued through
out the campaign, and that for once
We shall have season Of political ex-
citement devoid of those features
which have been anything but credit
able TO the profession Of journalism
in Oregon. We promise not 10 be
the first to overstep the due bounds
OF fair aud dignitied discussion in this
contest.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-08-06

WE publish the Democratic plat
form this week from the original man
uscript handed us by Judge Ramsey,
Secretary of the State Convention.
1t was copied by the reporters when
adopted by the convention, and has
since been going the rounds of the
State papers with grievous errors in
several of it's divisions. As it appears
in our columns it is correct, we hav-
ing carefully compared it with the
still in our possession.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-08-06

the killing 81 women Rnd children,
nor did 4 repay, III solil N esaA ost "a
fi7at way wa wlli have ~ iaslse easts Of
yon. have talked with the United
States attorney; am q witness voluns
tafily; It was not promised me that a
Mule lOroseQiii should be entered as %
me. came to see II out If I was In
or out of it; did not come on the
promise not to prosecute. No prom
ises were made me to testify.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-08-06

In The Circuit Court of the State Of
Oregon for the County Of Linn.

In The Circuit Court of tie State Of
oregon for the County Of Linn.
Matilda Larthrop. piainiiif, vs.. Phlleman
I4arihrOp, defendant.
suit for divorce.
10 Phlleman I.arthFop the above-named
nefcndanL.
In the name OF the State of Oregon You are
hereby required TO appear and answer che com.
plalnt Of the ab0ve-nnmed plaintiff now on flla
against you in said Court. In the enbove-entlsled
cause, within ten days after the date Of the aer.
vice Of this summons upon you, N served IN
Linn county, Oregon but II served IN any 9th
er connty within the State Of Oregon then
within twenty days from the date OF the service
Of ibis summons upon yOui or II served bV
publication Of this SUMMONS then you are re-
quired 10 answer By the hrsf day Of the next
re<ularteru of said Count, 10 be holden on fhs
fourth Monday, The 2Ith day of Oclober i975
and you arr notified that if you fail 70 10 ap-
PEAR and nnSwcr as above required ihe plaintiff
viii apply 10 the CourL for the relief demand
ed N the complaint, which "a Tor q dlnsoiuffon
ot the-narfiaee contract nov exiGting between
you and the pluiuiiN. and for care ana Custody
q the minor child manned in the c0mplnint r.
ihf plnlntin, and for the costs aud dlahurse-
sssfiiia o. This suit 10 ~ taxed aqalnrt You.
ditJ. r. HEI.1f. Atty fnr PHI
Published lvnFier of The Hon. b 3. R0nham
Judge q said tourf, which order beara date
u6awe
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-08-06

A dispatch from St. Louis says re-
ports from various parts of the State
report immense damage to crops in
Spring river bottom. Farmers are
damaged million and a halt dollars.
The streams at St. Louis are flooded,
causing great damage and destrnc-
ton Railroads are greatly damaged
and trains greatly delayed. The
storm was general and very destruct-
i've throughout the Western States.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-08-06

THEIR WAGEs.-And now it is
authoritattively stated that, in addi-
tion to Beecher's increased salary of
100000, his congregation will raise
an additional $50, 900 for him by a
mortgage on Bethel church. Also,
the congregation will raise hand
some fund for Bessie Turner, as a
reward, we suppose, for her valuable
testimony in Beecher's behalf.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-08-06
FINAL snrTEnHnnNr.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ undersigned, administrator Of the estate
Of Edward K. Parrish, deceased, has filed his
final account In said estate In the County Court
OF Linn county, Oregon, for final settlement
and that by order OF said Cont
Tuesday, The Tth day Of Sept, 1875,
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. has been appointed as the
time for hearing objections 10 said account, and
for the settlement or the same.
n52wi. S. b. KNOX, Admir-.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-08-06
.DEMocnAT1C nATIEICArIoN MEETING

Pursuant to previous announce
ment the Court House was crowded
last night BY ladies' and citizens gen.
orally, to rstify the nomination OF
Hon. l.. +. Lane as the Democratic
candidate for Congress. The speak.
ers we're Mr.. lane himself, Governor
Grover, Hon. Jno. NJ. Gearin Of Multi
nnmah, Dir. Hazard Of Coos, and Hon.
Geo II. Helm. The intervals between
ihe various speeches Of the evening
were occupied with music by the Al
l,any Brass Band and firing Of anvils
under The direction Of Maj. J. Il.
lIerren.
As We are compelled to go to press
in order TO catch the mails, We are
unable to give an extended account
ni the meeting or synopsis Of the
several speeches Mr.. Lanes efFsrts
surprised and gratifed hia friends,
Who scarcely expected hewould be
able to acqnit himself in so very able
and credi,able q manner. Governor
Growers speech Was concise, pointed
and welI-timed, and was d scathing
arraiunment oi the Radical party.
Metarsl tsearin, Hazard and Helm de-
lly6red able and eloquent addresses.
a'he audience was decidedly enthusi-
aslic. greeting each speaker with
round alter roand Of vociterorA aP-
plaMse,
Hon J. H. Slater had been invited,
hut heing unable TO do SO sent the
following letter which was read by
the Chairman Of the meeting. NJ. v.
Brown, and greeted with enthusiastic
applause;
sALKM, Aug. 5th. 1876.
Hon. VI. v. RRowN Dear sir-iuur favor OF
The md resolved. In response TO your kind In
vitelion to bs ptessnt and participate N the
ratihcatlaL ueetiug 70 be held Al your city to-
uigkt rskrst 70 say that y Y nGt possible for
vlalA 10 thR uOnllnee. Hnn. l.. +. Lane. my
most hearly shpPort. aud give the platform an
t,,unali atd endorsement, and will do all In my
',,v~g Il, secure triumphant Victory In Oct0-
srnrNt. VERY respectfully yours, -
JAS. II. SLATER.
The meeting closed at hate hour
and tho large Democratic audience
went away immensely pleased with
.the affair and more than ever conf
dent Of victory in October. 1t was
al suspicious OpeniDg Of the cam
psign IN ''Old Linn" being the lar
gest political meeting assembled in
our city for years.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-08-06


Air.j iisal ysFs Eaad . letleE ifain
Mr. NesmisIi requesting tie with
drawal of his name should il bo in
trodnced The request was com
piled with. but MI Newly removed
the nomination
Mr.. Slater's name was withdrawn,
and Mr.. Whiteaker requested the
withdrawal Of his name, but the re-
quest was not complied with.
II was voted that the Convention
proceed 10 ballot viva vocc, and that
it require majority Of alt votes cast
10 elect. The roll was then called
and the
First Ballot WliiteaGer; 20; Lane
%; Reed, Is; Hayden, IA; Nesmilh
8; Shell, 3; blank, Is. No choice.
Second -Whiteaker, 3Oi
Lane, 80; Reed, l2; Hayden, l2;
Nesmith, s. scattering, IS. No choice.
Third Ballot WkiLeaker, 80; Lane
%, Nesmilh, l9; Hayden, 10; scatter
ing, 10. No choice.
Fonrtf Ballot-W Whiteaker, 36;
Lane, 27; Reed, 1S; Hayden, 10;
scattering "a. No choice.
Fifth Ballot Lane, 40; Whileaker,
35; Reed, 10; Hayden, 8; scattering,
f. No choice,
Sixth BalIot--Lane, So; Whheaker,
SO; Reed, l6; scattering. %. No
choice.
Seventh BalIoI-Lanc, So; White
aker, 90; Reed, 32; scattering, II.
No choice
There Icing no prospect of nom
ination and the honr being late, the
Convention Adjourned TO eight clock
Friday morning.
SECOND DAYS SESSION.
The Convention assembled at 8
O'Clock Friday morning, ex- Governor
Curry in the chair. Mr.. Turner with
drew the name OF Hon. Ben Hayden,
and Mr.. McClane withdrew the name
of Mr.. Nhiteaker After the roll
had been called the Convention pro.
ceeded to ballot for Congressional
candidate, with the following result:
Eighth Ballot Whole number of
votes, lOT; necessary Tor choice, 54;
Lane had So, Reed II, Whi,eaker 3;
and Hon. L. +. Lane was declared
the nominee of the Convention.
On motion of Mr.. TrevIlt the nom
inalion was made unanimous.
Mr.. J.. H. Hazard accepted The
nomination in behalf of Mr.. Lane
who was not present. Mr.. H. stated
that Mr.. Lane had told him that ii
nominated he would make personal
canvass of the whole State.
Mr.. Whiteaker made short speech,
ratifying the nomination, and saying
he regretted that his name had been
used in the Convention.
Brief addresses were made by Hon.
j. II. Slater, NJ. V. Brown and Gov.
Grover, the latter promising to do as
much as any man in the Slate TO elect
Mr.. Lane.
On motion of Mr.. Cronin Hon Geo.
l.. Curry was elected to fill the va
cancy on the State Central Commit
Tee.
Mr.. Cronin moved that the next
State Convention be held at Portland.
Mr.. Noltner moved TO amend by
leaving the matter to the State Cen
tral Committee. Mr.. Newly wanted
it held at Salem, and finally the mat
ter was laid on the table.
On motion of Mr.. BurcIl, OF Yam
hill, the Convention adjourned sine
die.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-08-06

A special telegram from 80 out OF
80 counties in Indiana, and 25 Of the
eastern counties of Illinois, furnish
accounts of the condition of the crops.
The details of damage are remarka-
bly, uniform, the best showing for
wheat being in the extreme northern
tier of Indiana counties. Elsewhere
but small portion can be saved, it
having sprouted in the shock, and at
least two-thirds already ruined.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-08-06

Nor PLEASED WITH 1.-THE edi-
,or ct The Portland Bulletin fails 70
ses ANYTHING ii TIE Democrats plat
torm 10 commend. This was expect
"a. Ia fact sha, platform was not
made with . view Of pleasing Radi-
eal edaors; II ithsa hesu We would
take Il lor grained ,he Democratic
Siaaa Convention was composed q
4 rrefn sel
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-08-06

Aud now Iherher is in demand in
the lecture lasinoa. lie will dc
liver The agricultural address Al the
New Hampshire State Fair next
TUESDAY Ofconrse he viii IclI what
he knows al,nni raising bees. and
salaries. aud things.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-08-06
Please SktOD / Lsetls.

u don't want To get cheated ebbe yoa better
go at dot Semuel Miller'a blacksmlt ahop, und
wagon shop, CLOSE by der Cannen'a schtRble,
der shop vat der PeteFes had, und by der veg.
Ons und der hacks uste SO cheap as newer was,
aint it. 6emuel was der boss vot aht0p dare,
und he use you bully. bet you, und II he
donte lookout OF you see sum dings you dnnte
want, sPeek out, Hemuel will walt on you. bot
you. vl0nS8tf.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-08-06

DANCING STORMS. In Ohio tie
recent rain norns beai lown the
corn badly and aooded The wheat
fells ia ihe river bottoms The army
worm IS a'so desiroyins wheat and
oa;s ia that State.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-08-06

K The Houses We Live Tm.--ln other words.
our b0dies--are held ON repairing leases. We
must prop and sustain them when they eE-
hibt aigna Of weakness and decay, or they will
inevitably break down. In DR. WALKERS
CALIFORNIA VINEGAR HITTERs, matchleas
puculiar 10 Cha RacIie region, the deblltated,
The bilious: the rheumatic, the cOnsumptive
will hnd the most genial tonic and restorative
ever offered 10 the suffering invalid Il con.
sting behind.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-08-06

NsIdE UNDERfIGMHD, HAVING CIoaHE
euf huaincu, hnf i0lt on hand anf liifae
4ualieE Ca1uIu NI|Ilnr0 InhIG w aQet|
l11ier make nf Nan 1lir1I1el f,nl Hni'
tNoI4 9 n good order, having only 1qln II fIl'
a4rli 1IIlieln mon1hq; 4 hes o|1o 'NeIoHg
~ WII1 In1NIosS, mnod n1I llnNv a1II
iWfltg dnrl, 0Ne naoN, nN M GOOD 0Elef. YAH.
~ e14 icI rN|G cheap. Yhf, ,Hntio cNn N40t
no Fu1u|llfrl M1T1 ~ 041I 4 coiI1f.
tllNl 1lIlrI. Consult rCur InI1I0I nnd q
lll1 - s W. he sod The lflI or Iul'Il.