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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1876-05-05

DARTMOUTH. The referees. to HON
WAS given the ease of the Dartmouth
students VIII" got up Il riot at Parker'>
book store. some months ago. rendered
a verdict for 500 against the town.
which is legally responsible for the
disturbance. The students who expect
to he a>>csscd for the sum are pretty
mad and say they will stand trial be
fore they will pay. Dartmouth stu
dents are, however. not much of Il SUE
cess of late rs rebels against legally
constituted authority. The editors of
the Dartmouth, recently suspended for
publishing IN article prohibited lay the
faculty, have signed Il very AFFECT apol-
ogy in order to get back.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1876-05-05

Broughton ID. Harris of Blattleboro.
to whom some of the straight Repub-
lican organs have objected as il can
didate for governor, on the ground that
he leaned toward Greeley during the
earlier part of the campaign of lS72. has
written letter, in which he admits that
he was il warm, personal friend OF
Greeley for many Years, and admired
him greatly for his services to the coun
try, but declares that he never advo-
Gated his nomination for President. or
had 50 much as an intention to vote fol
him. He says, however. that he has
never heSitated ia criticise Republicans
and the Republican party. when there
WAS Il call for criticism
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07

-. In making this call for Il Republican
State Convention, tie State Central Com
rlittee realize the fact that too much impor-
tance cannot be attached to preliminary
operations. This being government of
the people, by the people. fo- the people,
the agents or officers got the government
should be in accord with the people. Ae-
cording to the general accepted plan of
selecting candidates, the first steps are la
ken in our primary, county and State con-
Sentions.s These form the ground work of
political organization upon which the whole
superstructlre must stand or fall. Ii hou-
est men desire honest officials. is it asking
too much that they lay aside for day all
0slser business affairs and devote the time
necessary tosseIect proper persons to attend
county and State conventions?
s En view of these considerations and of tue
important interests at stake we earnestly
itppeal TO all legal voters who are III SYM
pathy Xith the principles OF the Republican
party, regardless of personal likes and dis
likes TO rally at tire primaries, and see to If
that none but true men are entrusted with
the business of preparing for the coming
political campaign: Select men who are
not only true themselves in the broadeSt
sense OF that term but men of dtscernn'e1at.
men who can and vi u elsoSe wisely for the
good of the people III defiance OF rings
nd ''cliques.'
It is unnecessary at this time to oreiterate
in this call the principles of the Republican
z{SaFtys its glorious record Is still fresh III
she lnenloTy-aot an enlightened public 1t
is sound upon all the great principles affect
ing our national existence it is the party
of progress and development; It exposes
corruption wherever found and inflicts pun
islIfnert upon conspiFatofs, fearful and sud-
Lenss without respect Of person or position;
it fayors the universal enlightenment of the
people without tranlnel OF creed or ism
and its banner is found in the van leading
on the hosts of reformers in all that tends
to higher civilization aud enlarged freedom
l.. SsSCOTr, Chairman.
-aJs g. AIoTEIAsyD. Secretary pro tenn.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07
9 . -
sss-posen a Case.o

Ss +
''4Iidas! want to sposen a case to
you, an want you to gimme the gos-
pei truth OBJ you 'pinion bout de mat
ter .es a.ssss-a 4..,..v
That's the manner in which one of
Washington's dusky damsels put to her
adorer last evening.
"Now, Midas, you knows, you'se
tole me more times an you'sc got tin-
gers an toes, as you dubbed me harder
an marble-top wash-stand, an'that
Ise sweeter to you'au buckwheat cakes
an lasses torebear. Midas, dis am only
4 'sposen case, bnt | wants you to 'spo-
SEN jas as hard as it'n twas shonuf
one" 't '+*s s5
"Sposen me an you was going on a
'scursicn down de rlbber?'' 5aa efraes.-
sYas,' broke in Midas, ''down to
Noun Vernon sj.t
..Any wha's tall, down de ribber.
Midas, kin you swim?" $. s.gs
"No, Luce, Ise sorry to form you
dat de only dreckshon what. ] kin cir
cumstanshiate fru de water, am de bot
tom.'' 49,. .,5.5
"Well, den, as was 'latin. 'Spo-
sen we was on dc boat, gliding lubbing-
| lY an harmunly down de bussum OBJ de
rivers stream, de moon lookin shininly
down 'pon de s1nokestacR, and you was
settin rite up to me jas, [slide up here
close, an'lenl'me show you howl dat's
j de way"
@Yah! yab, but wouldn't dat be
scamptous,n INTERRUPTED Midas. 1l'a.i
'Sposen.,' continued Lucy, Hyor
had jes put your arm roun' my was
| [dat's itl, deny wasen't nobody 'bent
you was squeezen me up, am was jes
gwine to gimme de lubbepest kind OBJ q
kiss, an'-an'-de biler would bust?'
"Oh, dc debbil % said the disappoint
ed Midas "Now, Midas, l is 'spose:
dis. case an | wants. you to mind
de words what am speakin'. 'Spo
sen when dat bilcr busted, we bot went
up in de air, come down in de riber, an
when we aIriv in de water we found de
only thing lef' oh dat boat was onC
piece o board wasn't big enuf TO holt
us bot, but we bof grab it; now, Midas
wud you let go dat board, or wud yot
put me off an took it all yself? Dat''
de question what Pm a 'sposeua"
Luce, kin you swim 20 he asked
after hesitatilg few moments.
"No, Midas, OBJ course not 1ol
know can't swim"
"WeIl, den, Luce, my conshenshu
'pinon OBJ de whole matter am, dat W,
won't 80 on no 'scurshions."
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07
valuable Property for Sale

p
THE UNDERSIGNED would respect
i fully call the attention of emigrants
and others who wish to procure lands in
Oregon, to the following propositions
will sell upon easy terms several DWELL
Ing houses, principally new, some of them
fine residences with excellent lots. situated
in the central part of tic city of Albany,
convenient to business, and which are pay
lug fine interest Also,. some splendid
unirnprovetl lots. Also. three farms f,1 Linn
| county, two of them, containing 800 acres
each. lying together, and have been worked
as one E9Fms They arc two donation
claims, taken up in 1850. They are princi-
| Dally prairie and bottom land, and are tlil-
der fence, being divided into suitable fields.
| Good buildings, orchards and meadows OH
them, withthe county road running through
about the center. These lands can be di-
viaetl into three or four farms. and all have
/ timber, water and good soil, and all front
/ on the road. Horses, wagons, farming
/ implements and COWS can be purchased with
I them. Price SIS per acre-onc-thirl i'm
hand and remainder in payments to suit
Alse,- Il small farm of 235 acres, situated
! half a mile east of Lebanon good frame
dwelling, barn. orchard, etc, quite all ell
| closed and divided into fields. There is
| about $50 acres of good grain land on This
tract, and n fine lot of excellent saw-timber
convenient to the Albany Canal, aud earn
be run to Albany III Il few honrs at little
cost, where it is worth So per NJ, Price
SIG per acre, one-third in hand, balance in
payments.
Also from 100 to 200 acres of tnimproved
lands. miles east Of Lebanon, on south
bank OF the Santiam river bottom, prairie
anil timber land, fine soll good lot OF saw
timber, which can be run to Albany through
the Canal at little cost; will make 4 good
farm; convenient to roads and mills. Price,
Sc per acre.
TO persons desiring to engage In the stock
business, will sell from 800 to LOCO head
of fine stock cattle containing from 200 to
800 head fine beef steers. ranging from to
6 years old 200 to 300 cows, the remainder
young Cattle-all good common American
stock with some fine English blood. With
the cattle ,Sill be sold several head horses,
mules and farming implements, and from
500 20 300 acres of as fine meadow and hay
land as cal. be found on the Pacific coast.
The cattle are rlsnning on a fine range. ADD
can be purchased for ZIG per head all round.
while the land can be obtained Tor 81 per
acre. Tie cattle and land are sle.'atea ZVV
miles east of Albany. and east of the las
cadc mounLains. in All excellent country.
Also. about 500 acres of fine meadow
land. 20 miles west OF the above, or $50
, miles east of Albany. 'rhis Is splendid
range, water and timber. Price, $40 per
acre.
All of the above property will be sold for
oae-tllird cash i'm hand, the remainder III
: payments to suit purchasers. with interest
ut 10 per cent. For further. particulars
apply to l.. ELkINS.
Albany, Oregon
+ Possession given 1st of April, 1876.
Feb. IL, lS76-2lw4.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07
REPUBLaCAN stats ccSyEsTION.

A Republican State Convention IS here
bv called to convenesin the city OF 'ol tland,
Wednesday,. May Sd. 1876, at IL O'Clock
N NJ. to select six delegates to the Nation
al Republican Convention, candidates tor
Judges of the supreme court in the second
third and fifth judicial districts. for prose
cutting attorneys for the several Judicial dis
tricts, three presidential electors, and a
candidate for representative in congress,
and for the transaction of such other bGlsi-
ness as may come before the convention.
ssi It Is recommended that primary and
county conventions in the several counties
be held as follows Urinary conventions
on Wednesday. April 10th, and county
conventions on Wednesday, April 26th, or
at such other times as the county commit
tees may appoint.
'Phe following is the apportionment of
delegates in the said convention upon the
basis of the Republican vote for representa-
Ai..ln in -rA.nrrrrr,nSs in SIS
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07


MILLIONS IN IT.-GeneTal Comfy
writes thusly to his paper, the Ohio
State Journal: eThe House is pro-
ceedln9 very satisfactorily in the work
OF retrenchment. Every few days they
make saving OF fifty dollars year on
the wages of some widow woman in
one of the departments. This enables
them to appropriate FIVE million dollars
back pay to rebel pensioners OF 1872,
who were stricken off the roles for dis
loyalty, while they were out with Mr.
Hill, preserving the good old constitu-
tlon. 1t General Bannings succeeds III
abolshlng the use of the sleeve-buttons
on our army and navy uniforms, we
shall probably be able to pension aAthe
soldiers of the late rebellion. | really
don't see why this saving cannot be eff
tected. Tile 'sleeye-buttohs are Of brass
and are very expensive. There is two Of
them on each sleeve, which makes, four
to man OF every uniform. As the
population af the country is now about
forty million. and each colored citizen
is entitled to forty acres and a mule,
this would make the annual consrunp-
tion of sleeve-buttons by the army and
navy about GOO million buttons a year.
| cant say to a cent how much they
cost, but they are of 10 use under the
sun. appeal to any old soldier if he
ever used one of these buttons to button
up anything in his life !? Besides, they
are very much III the way when one
goes TO cali the pile, in game of draw.
They rattle on the table and alarm the
| guard s'as ....' ..,'a ? -
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07

TIE VALUE OF EDUCATION Jake
was heard calling across the fence TO lis
Deighbor's son, colored youth who goes
TO school at the Atlantis colored Dnivers-
ity:
aLook hyar, boy, you goes terschool,
don't yer?
.sYes, sir, sepiied the boy.
"Gittin' eddykashun, ain't yer p
eyes, sir.n
"Learnin' 'ritbmetic and fggerin'
on slate, eh p
Yes, sir.'s
swell, it don't take two whole days
to make an hour, do it ?''
ssNY'y no p exclaimed the boy.
s.Yon was gwine ter bring dat hatch
it back IN an hour, w1: Mt yer 20
Yes, sir. -
@ARits bin two days sence yer Dor
rowed it. Now what goods eddyka
shun gwfne ter do you when you g
ter school whole year and can't tel
how long it takes TO fetch back hatch
it r.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07
VARIOUS ..FODDER.-

- John Biuger and Joseph Halt arctic
walk & match atSavannaEl. We don't
ZEE how such men can make good time.
seAsEs Islaekboard has been arrested in
Sotth Carolina for not pay ing his debts.
Why don't his creditors takeaone chalk
and draw on linn. ss.a
It was Archbishop Whately who
announced thav Noaf's ark was made of
Esuud ;p41hila Joan Of Arc was maid of
eVlss5,s.a aassssgx $ is+a1
AEa collection made at . charity fair
alady offered the plate 70 e 2 rich man ian
who was well knoWn lOr his stinginess.
ssFshase noahlBg,R WIS the curt reply.
ssIhen take something, sir sid the
lady tyoa know / am begging for the
poor" sa
Mrs. John Smiths baby was born on
the 29tsp alt. and Mr. John Smith wants
q know On what day his baby viii bef
e7ellr old. sssn .ssas "a ss@sss
An Indian grave recently excaystec
scar clyde III. yielded, besides q lot o
trinkets, q tonaahawk aud hatchet, 81
ounces OF gold bullion and SO ounces o
60 s7
The Seattle Coal Company has strucI
. four foot vein of cokeing coal. !
small quantity has already been brougl
to Seattle and stood the test. I'll
discovery is thought to be one Of Il
most valuable yet made in the Kin
eapnty ceal naipss sss hss5a
Strange things happen in Kentucl
sl,is year. IN exchanges says that
Babe was born IN that patSiotio Sta
on the 22d Of February of this Csnte
nal yeass bad sed, white and blue ha
with q spanking spread eagle where
ala altow the best, IN infancy
biblssi Is sxtant in Brooklyn VIII
eohtaihs sane curious typoaFaphi
errors The passage, And the x
nota lob with sore hoilss" is made
read, ssAnd the Lord shot Job Y
four balls.' Again, the utterance
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07

That the cnterprising and go ahead
American sees ''a right smart chance
for rel1.nnerative speculation at the Cel-
tennial ExlliEEi;ttion is evident from the
fact that apparently extravagant prices
have been offered and paid ttar certain
privileges during the great show 'ne
individual, with an eye to the main
chance, las Offered $50, 900 for tie poor
privilege OF sweeping out the exhibition
buildings, guaranteeing to pay all his
help and to keep the tifty-odd acres of
flooring in the buildings perfectly clean
ed, BY moderate charge to exhibi-
tors, and by being permitted to retain
valuables found iii the, sweepings, he
expects to realize handsome uIargin of
profit. a peanut merchant has given
81 900 for permission to vend bis wares,
and pr,:bably expects to make a, good
thing out of it. The ice cold soda wa
ter man has given $50, 900 for the priv
ilege of dispensing his cooling draughts,
and agrees to pay a royalty of twenty
cents on every gallon sold, which, 1t is
estimated, will swell his liceisse tee to
at least S92 ,000 In according these
privileges the Centennial managers
should exercise great discretion. or some
of the hungry SPECTATORS will bring
discredit upon them and the exhibition.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07

Speaking of changing the clothing,
we consider IL hazardous to lessen its
amount after dressing ia the morning,
unless active exereise is taken jnamedi-
ataly, No under garments should be
changed for lighter ones during the day
ordinarily. The best, safest and most
convenient time for lessening the cloth
ing is,in the morning when we first dress
for the day.
Permission llas been granted, in answer
| TO application, to organize nilitia compa,
ny at Dallas, Polk county.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07

There, are n number of new dwelling
and several business houses to be erected
during the coming sunmeri in Dallas.
A wolf club was organized at IIiilsboro
on the I7til. The farmers of Washington
county say something's got to be done.
The Odd Fellows of Yamhili county are
talking of celebrating the approaching an
niversary of Odd Fellowship In Americas,
at Lafayette. si9fa fa f,s-7s &
The engine in use in Ferrell's min at,
Astoria was made in nCincinnati, Ohio, By
Mr.. Ferrell himself and he brought it with
him to Astoria in 1913 10, and has had it
in constant Use mp to date.
The grain crop this year in Eastern Orc
gon is quite flatteriRg. It is asserted by
those whosknew. that there will be three
times as much grain raised in Wasco county
this season as III any orc year before.
The late recorder OF The town of Marsh
field and Mrs. EImwood, woman of rather
an uncnviable reputation. were arrested
at san Francisco Just as they we're about
to sail for Coos Bay on the Empire.
Arthur Pool and William Sunderland o.
Butte creek, Jackson county, threw stone
at ono another for awhile the other day
but Sunderland not being able to get .llols
of plenty of rocks, used pistol and go
, into court and nearly Into Jail.
"A. Marks & Co, of Rosehqrg, are ship
ping away their wheat, and keep a force Q
: men constantly. employed loading cars
2 ts.Fhey have about l4O car loads yet to &c
and are pressing into service all they ea
t command.
: Mr.. II. NJ. Myers, proprietor of til
$ Umatills grist min, reports that q large
quantity of grain has been sown in Uniati
r Ia county this year than ever before, an
! that this has been an excellen: winter e
sheep and cattle.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07
piles. Piles

WHY SAY THIS DAMAGING AND
w troublesome complaint cannot be
cureti, when so many evidences of success
enight be placed before yOu every day
cares of supposed hopeless cases? Your
physician informs you thar the longer you
allow the complaint to exist. yOu lessen
your chances for relief. Experience heas
au9Itt khiS in al cases.
A. CarOthers 81 Co.'s pile Plaas Aaasa
Ointment
are all they are rccomlnenden to be. VIII
cure Chronic, Bind and Blecding Piles ih
a very short time and are conr,Tsf~sf 10 tEsc.
This preparation Is sent by mail ex-
press to any point within the United states
at 81 so per package.
Address. a. CAROTHERS & CO.,
27v5 Box 33, Albany, Oregon.
The Eugene firemen are tnaISinE ~
Engagements for n grand ball at Lanes
Hall on Christmas eve.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07

A volunteer reporter, who wanted
'.just to try his hand,' lie said, con the
graveyards,'' brought in the following ::
F'Near the entrance of the cemetery stood
the Grecian mausoleum of the - Fire
Company, No. =, its gorgeous decora-
tions showing that The gallant boys do
not forget that their departed comrades
are still bravely battling with the fiery
elements in another world The young
man was not engaged.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07
.A,lvices from the Gold Coast report t

Atlvices from the Gold Coast report that
a fire occurred ut Little Pope on February
1st which destroyed half the town. In
nearly all the houses gunpowdel.was stored
and MS tle flames spread explosion follow
ed. Two thousand kegs stored JIM one
building exploded, causing shock like an
earthquake. About fifty natives were
blown to pieces while attempting to plum
der burning and abandoned houses.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07

Fashionable intel igence from Mlwau-
kee 'sThe lovely Mrs. Crooked Bour-
bon was the admiration of all the in
dieted guests at the fancy ball last night
She wore 10000 gallons Of the finest
pointed lace, sent her by her husband
when he fed to Europe and forfeited
his bail bonds, and set of diamonds
valued at the whole local press and
twenty-five gaugers aud inspectors"
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07

A Vallego girl worked the motto,
ST need thee every hour, !" aud presented
It to her chap. He says he can't help
e. Z. II takes him All the time 70 milk
and feed the pigs, morning and night,
and business las got 70 be attended TO-
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07
y. wv. BALDWIN.

Attorney and Counselor at H.nw,
WILL PRACTICE IN ALL THE Courts
w in the 2l, 3d5auAlf f4tlKS ~ nj ;pial sDiss
tricts In the Supreme Conrt OF UrHsgon,
and in .he L. S. District and Circuit Courts.
OFFICE-In Parrish brick, (up stairs, in
office occupied by the late v. III. CrnnOr,
First street, Albany, Oregon. to.5v6
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07

Gentlemen representing the majority
of tie society owning the Old South
Church in Boston have offered to sub
scribe S25, 900 forthe repair Of tie build
ing, on condition that it be decided to
the Massachusetts Historical Society in
trust forever
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07
EPIzOOTICs DIsTANCED.

THE Ray TEAM STILL LIvES,
A Nd Is FLOURISHISG LIKE A GREE.S
IA bay free. Thankful for past fsIvOrs,
and wishing to merit the continuance Of
the same. the BAY TEAM VIII always he
really, and easily found, to do any hauling
within the city limits, for reasonable
coniYcns ion. E25~ ID elfvery 0f ssBGsuH
"a Specially A. ~. ARE0ldks
2Uy5 PrODr1efsW-
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07

To all young persons, to students, to
the sedeltary, and to invalids the fnllest
sleep that the system will take, without
it there can be no restoration to health
and activity; never wake up the sick
on infrm or young children of a morn
ing. 1t is barbarity. Letthem wake
of themselves. yee.. ~
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07
.snst issued. a0Otil Edition..
le MANHOOD.

10 MANHOOD.
I,cv visetf ana corrected by the author, Z. dc f.
Curtis, n. H., &C., &c.
4 Medical Essay on the cause and cure of pre-
,naft,re decline III man. showing how health Is
lost, and regsiined. 1t gives clear synopsis OF
The impedlments to marriage, the freatItaent oI
ity and all other diseases appcrtaing thereto;
the results of twenty years successful prslctice
Opinions of tIae Press.
CURTIS SON.sNfANIiOOn.''- .''--rherc isno nenl-
her Of society by whom this book will not be
found useful whether he be parent preceptor
or t.ler.x y man. London Times.
(sIJRTIS ON esaf A n HOOD. y This book should
Ft, read by the Young for instruction, and by
the afliicfed for relief: IL will injure no 0ne.--
I Medical Times and Guzefte.
I Prlee-s 9nes esIapAGr by lnNfA or eApFeSfe Az
slrcs the lftftair DIR. CURTIS, 90 Sutter street,
/ OF T.. u. Hnx 3s7, san EraiictSco Cal
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07
ATTENTION.
gsa ssF ---
PARKER s. NORRIS
N ew Elevator /!

rs NOW READY FOR THE RES'F-1 \ On
L of wheat and oats. We call the atteniI> of
farmers to the fact that we have erected the IL
nest warehouse i'm the State.It II large expense.
and are in position TO handle satisfactorily
Immense quantity of grain. Oar house has
capacity fOG
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-04-07

STORY OF A RUSSIAN PRTNCESS.-A
young Russian has tor some years been
prosecuting his chemical studies at the
University of Leipsic with unusual zeal.
The young man, of an aristocratic ex-
terror, made friends of all who came in
contact with him. Recently he passed
most brilliant examinat ton, which was
rewarded with the dignity. of q, Master
of Arts. Soon thereafter young lady
called OH one of the most prominent
Professors of tie University, address
ing tile celebrated savan in the foil, W
ing words: ST desire, Professor before
l depart from Leipsic to expressto you
my most hearty thanks" The Pro.
lessor perfectly astounded, observed
ssThanks, but for What?p y eListen, sir
was married to theold Prince ~. Ms
husband died some years ago. lie dieC
insolyent, so that was lett even with
out the daily bread. resolved to seel
the necessary means of subsistence il
science. The Professor then inter
rupted her, saying Yes, most graciou
lady, .iseverthelessgI don't sec. why a.yo
should address any thanks to me" Th
lady. continued Observe, then, it
noWmore than three years that here i
Iseipsic have been, a student, Th
student who lately passed the examin:
ton, and whom you considered worth
of distinction is none other than m,
selff.', Translated from the Peter
burg Gazette.