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Tri-Weekly Astorian
ASTOKIA Jan. G, 1S74
Iost Office Xoticc.
Tlic General Delivery at the Astoria
Postoftice will be open daily, (except Sun
day.) f irom S o'clock a. m. until 6 i m.
On Sundays from 1 to 2 o'clock p. m.
Ioney Orders issued from 8 a. m. to 4.
MAILS CLOSE:
For Portland and intermediate offices,
at Ty4 o'clock a. m. Tuesdays, Thursday
ana baturaay.-.
Por Skipanon, Seaside house, and Tilla
mook, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays.
PorFort-Stevens and Cape Disappoint
ment, TJnit3T, Oystervillc, and Olympia
Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 7:30 a. m.
PorKnappton, Gra3Ts- river, Klaskanine,
Youngs river, Lewis and Clarke, Neha
leni valley, etc., irregular.
NEWSPAPER DECISIONS.
1. Any person who take,- a paper regu
larly from the post-office whether direct
ed to his name or another's, or whether he
lias subscribed or not is responsible for
the payment.
1. If any person orders his paper discon
tinued, he'mu-t pay all arrearages, or the
publisher may continue to send it, until J
payment is made, ana collect the whole
amount whether the paper is taken from
the office or not.
:). The courts have decided that refusing
to take newspapers .and periodicals from
the port-office, or removing and leaving
them uncalled lor, is prima facie evidence
of intentional fraud.
CHANGES IN POSTAL LAWS.
1. Pranking privilege abolished.
2. !N"o mail matter can pass free.
:. Publishers must pa postage on ex
changes received.
4. Postal cards cannot be sent to dead
letter office, nor used a second time.
o. Po-tage must be collected on newspa
pers published in the county, when deliv
ered through the mails.
(5. Ordinary cards may be sent through
the mails with one cent stamp, provided
the message is printed. The address may
he written.
CJaurcIi Notices,
Congregational Church, Itev A "W Tenny
Pastor. Divine services every Sunday at 11
a Mand7 v m; Prayer Meeting every Thurs
day evening, Sunday School meets at 12 si
Grace Church, (Prot. Episcopal) llev. T A
Jlyland Hector. Divine services every Sunday
at 10V a si aud7 r si; Sunday School at 1 l si
IIEXIIY BERENDES,
FasMonable makeri
Chcnamus street, Astoria, Oregon.
tiS-Manufactures to order the best quality
of Loots and Shoes Repairing of all kinds'5
New Tobacco , Cigar and JV otion
J louse!
59 Front St., Portland, Oregon,
(Opposite Cosmopolitan Hotel.)
T. Dittenlioefer,
Formerly connected with Washerman & Co.,
Is now Opening
OXE OF THE LARGEST AXD MO ?T va
ried assortments of Tobaccos, Cigars and
"Yankee Notions, ever imported into this mar
ket, and take- pleasure in offering the samo to
liis old friends, customers, and the trade gen
erally, at prices that defy competition.
tMU Eleven years business experience in
"Portland, ha made him fully familiar with
ih'i want of the trade of the Northwest Coast,
and therefore his srock has been selected es
pecially for the trade. au2utf
Corbett, Failing & Co.
Successors to
Henry Failing and Jl. W. Corbett &Co.,
51 and 55 Front st., Portland.
TMPORTEUS AND WHOLESALE DEAL
JL crs in
HARDWARE, CUTLERY,
Mechanics' Tools,
STEEL.
ROPE, Etc., Etc,
Agents for the sale of
Dupont's GUNPOWDER.
n.tf
A. Burekard,
Doalor in
New and Second-hand Furniture
iSpriiiff, Ilair, Peather, .
.jlo.vi, "Wool, and Pulu Beds,
Blankets, Sproad-, Sheets,
Pillows, Pillow Cases, etc.
TV "i j Frice Paid for
lllgJieSt; FURNITURE !
(Skidmore's Building,)
Comer, of First and Taylor Streets,
Portland, Oregon. 16
AVELLS, FARGO cfcCO.'S EXPBESS.
HAVIXa ESTABLISHED OFFICES IN
all parts of Oregon, Washington and Jdaho
territories, wo are prepared to do a General
Express ami Freighting business in all its
branches.
Freight or Packages will bo called for in any
part of the city iby giving proper notice) and
forwnrdd with dispatch to any part of the
world, through our own and connecting Ex
presses, at Greatly reduced rates.
COLLECTIONS MADE, and Commissions
for Purchase of GooL, etc., etc., rill receive
Ijnotaptdtttcrrtjion.
U'e shall continue to DUAW EXCHANGE
as Hfualuun.aU the principal cities of the Unit
ed Statcs.'fho Caxmdas and Europe, and to sell
TELEiiKAPlIlC EXCHANGE when deirL
. WELLS, FARGO A CO
A. Ti3)i&K(, Hcsili At, Alton.
mm
ASTORIA MARKETS,
AsToiti.vx Okfick, Jan. 5,
Following is a correct list of prices ruling in
this market to-day:
Sugars Crushed ft lb 14
San Francisco Golden 12Mg
Sandwich Island 1
Coffee Costa Kica
Freeh Ground :A
Chocolate Yi
Teas Young Hyson ........... 75
Japan ..... .....'w
Flour Standard ft sack .....1 b7
Meal f' U sack 2 00
Crackers ft lb , 10
Candles ..........25
Kieo ..10
Fine Salt r' cwt. 2 2.1
.SalcratusVlb 12
Soda 12
Vinegar t' gallon 50
Golden Syrup f gallon ..,, i5
Hams t' lb 1S(20
Hacon ft lb n 11.)
Lardtl lofaloj
Putter ft lb ftxpf
Eggs ft dozen ru
Cheese ft lb 20(jc25
Apples Green ft bushel 75
Peaches dried ft lb 14(5'18
Honey ":!b nono
Potatoes ft bu 75
Onions r lb :y,c
Jirnn ft cwt., $1 10; Shorts 51 75, Wheat, $'2 25
Hay per ton $f8 00
Oats ft lb
Oil cake- ft cwt 2 2o
Hides, dry, ft H'cHc
" green ft H... j qc Uc
Deer Skins, ft lb w .25c
Elk skins ft lb loo
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
FR AX1C J. TAYLOR
ATTORXEY-AT-LA"W,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Offico Brown's Building. Special attention
given to the examination of titles and tho col
tection of debts. otiOtf
wiL L. McEWAN,
RESIDENT ATTORNEY,
Astoria, Oregon.
II. 13. PARKER,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
lVYT" Always Ready for Business. ""'Fii
HENRY S. AIKEN,
NOTARY PUBLIC,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
A. VAN DUSEN,
NOTARY PUBLIC,
Astoria, Oregon.
DR. S. W. DODD,
Pni'SIClAN AND SURGEON,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
GKOKGK H. DUUIIAM. H. Y. THOMl'SOX.
DURHAM! & THOMPSON,
Attorneys at Law, Portland
. Ofiice 10J First Street, opposite Occidental
Hotel. au.1!)
31. E. 3EULKEY,
ATTORNEY AT LAW - Portland.
Ofiice in Pittock's Building, Corner Front
and Stark sts.. (up Stairs). sl(
CAPUTS & MORlsLAND,
Attorneys at Law, Portland, Oregon
Ofiice in Pittock's Building, Corner of Front
and Stark street-', (up Stairs;. sl
A. H. TOW.WSKXP. c. HKAL,
TOWVSTCYT) .f- R'RAT. S
ATTORNEYS AT LA,
PORTLAND, OREGON.
Okfick In Odd Fellows' Temple. fnl"
O. P. AIASON,
ATTORNEY AT LA V,
PORTLAND, OREGON.
OS?" Land Cases and Titles a specialty .""S
Dit. A. D. ELLIS,.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Office on Stark Street, Portland, Oregon
Crco
ttSTTho Best Counsel; tho Best Draugbs
men; tho Best Model Workmen, and best
Patent Agent at Washington; tho only relia bio
place to net your intentions put througb in
short notice.
Sam. M. Smith,
Cor. First and Ash sts., Portland.
DllTTGaiST.
TTARJTUST RECEIVED A FULL STOCK
PAINTS AND OILS,
Kalsomine Putty,
(Assorted Colors),
Paint and Whitewash BRUSHES,
LARD, OIL, ALCOHOL,
Kerosene, Turpentine, Etc.
ftiTGonuine Bay Rum.Wi
o21tf
Rock River Paper Comp'ys
PATENT FELT
K00FING !
PUT ON EOR EIGHT DOLLARS
PER SQUARE.
Prepared Plastering Board,
tSheaUiiog, and Carpet Paper,
For alo by H. C. MORRICE.
JLisonjc Temple, Portland.
Regalias and Trimmings I
Only Regalia House in tho State.
I
ME
ASONIC BOOKS AND BLANKS, GOLD
and Silver LocesFrinres.SDE4?lfl. Stars
oUio, te. H. C. MOKKICK.
iW MajicTiirJ,p4rtlijLi
KRUMBIEN c0 GILBERT,
ARCHITECTS AND DRAUGHTSMEN.
INVENTOR'S EXCHANGE,
's Building Portland, Oregon.
PORTLAND ADVERTISEMENTS.
Allen & Lewis,
Shipping and Commission
Merchants, and "Wholesale Dealers.
18, 20 and 22 !North Front st., Fortland Oregon
San Franeisco ofiice:
Corner of California sintl Front Streets.
James Laidluw.
Henry Jntaes GhIo.
Laidlaw & Gate
Importers and CoTirmisaion Merchnnts,
2.") Front Street, Portland. Oregon.
London Agents:
REDFEPN, ALEXANDER & Co.
jpujlc & pectefow o(l;tork
R. J. Walker
v.-Dealcr in
Soda, Sarsajiarilla and Cider,
All kinds of Syrups, Porter,
Ale and Hrandy Coloring.
Cor. Front and Ash Streets",
Portland, Oregon. slO
George L. Hibbard,
Shipping, Storage, and Commission
Merchant,
No. 21 North First str., Corner of Ash,
Portland, Oregon.
DEALER IN ORECJON and California Pro
duce, also importer of and Wholesalo
dealer in C. A. & C. .M. Hibbard's celebrated
J land, Made Boots and Shoes.
w-'-j-Call and oxamine my stock before pur
ehasJllff elseu'hore. ('(insiirnuionU vnlifUml
w All I)u?iness entrusted to me will receive
prompt attentioH. slbtf
W. Jackson & Co.,
Front Street, Portland,
Importers and Wholosalo Healers in
Crockery f
GlasswarCf Cutlery,
Plated Ware, Wooden Ware,
Coal Oil, Etirnishinrs,
Etc., Etc.
And also Agents for Perkins & House's Patent
Metallic Kerosene or Coal Oil
Safety Lamps!
XFsTOurstock having been selected and ship
ped direct to us from manufacturers in the
East and Europe, wo are prepared to sell to
the trade at such rates as wo think will induce
trade. aul2 tf
THE
teiSnect
Manufactured by Lazarus & Morris,
Hartford, Connecticut,
XEW METHOD OF FITTING GLASS
es to tho eye of any person who cannot
sparo the timo to como and select for them
selves. Any person who Avill send its a copy
for sample of tho smallest sized type thatthoy
can read at an ordinary distance, can bo fitted
to glasses that will suit tho eye.
L. C. HENRTCHSEN, & Co., Solo Agents,
10!) First street, Port land. au7
I). W. WILLIAMS.
GKORGK T. MYKKS.
Williams & Myers,
No. 5 Central Rlock, Front bt., Portland.
Commission Merchants,
Dealers in
Groceries and Oregon Produce,
Grain, Flour, 31111 Feed,
Hacon, Lard, etc.
Ample Fire-Proof Storage.
Consignments Solicited.
!i San Francisco Agent,
slC G. jMITCHLEK, 213 Clay street.
R. CJAXIOX.
JAXIOX, ItlTODKS CO.,
Liverpool.
iciona, jj. j.
Janion & Rhodes,
importers and Commission Merchants
Front Street, Portland.
Lloyd's Agents for Oregon
TIIE PIONEER EXHLTSn HOUSE IN
tho city, and the founders of a direct line
of Clipper Ships between Liverpool and Port
land, offer for salo the largest assortment of
General Merchandise
In Portland.
rAppointed Agents for J & R Ten
nent's Celebrated "brand of Ale and Stout;
AYm Younger & Co's Celebrated Edin
burg ale; Gflroy Brothers & Co.'s Dundee
Gram Sacks, "Wool Sacks and Burlaps,
& Sole Agents for Blood, Wolfe &
Co's Celebrated brand of ale and Stout;
Ind, Coone & Co.'s Celebrated Burton
ale; Win McEwan's Celebrated Edinburg
ale; "Wortbington's Liverpool Salt; Hock
in, "Wilson & Co's Celebrated London
Pickles and Sauces; J & J Armistead's
Celebvated Durham "Mitard; J&HD
Grimonds Celebrated Dundee Hemp Mat
ting and Carpeting; George Curling & Cos
Citrates and DrugsjDunville's Irkh "Whis
ky; Stewart's Scotch Whisky; Hill, Evans
& Cos English Malt Vinegar; Noble's &
Hoare'g London Varnishes; John Eowler
& Cat Celebrated Steam Plows. au!2
BBaSS93E0KBS3$BnCiaMM
MSCELLAKEOrs.
J. K. GrILL & Co. j
(Successors to G. A. Steel &, Co.,)
IMPORTERS:
wiieiesalt: a:kd retail dealers ix
ROOKS AND STATIONERY.
No. 75 First street, bet. "Washington and Stark
PORTLAND, OREGON.
Established Twenty-two Years.
S. J. McCoimick,
PUBLISHER:
Franklin Book Store!
BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER,
10 First Street, Portlnnd, Oregon.
Constantly on Hand, a full Stook of
STANDARD SCHOOL BOOKS,
And Staple Stationery.
Rational jusiness ollexje.
j
PORTLAND, OREGON,
A FFORDS SUPERIOR ADArANTAGES
xV for the thorough Commercial Education
of young and middle aged men. Send for Col
lege paper. LnloJ HKFRANCEArAMES.
American Ex. Hotel
Cor. Front and "Washington streets.
PORTLAND, OREGON.
L. P. W. QUIMBY C.H. PERKINS.
THE PROPRIETORS WOULD HESPECT
fully inform tho travel injj public, that the
American Exchange having been recently im
proved in all its departments, they are now
prepared to offer superior inducements to thoir
patrons and the public in general, at reduced
prices.
Hoard and Lodging, $1 to Si oO per day, ac
cording to room occupied.
Tho Amei ican Exchange coach will always
be in readiness to convey passengers and bag
gage to and from the Hotel, free of charge.
CUEMEKETA HOTEL-Salkm, Orkgox.
WESLEY (J RAVES, Pkoimsiktok,
fl55"The cheapest andbestllotel in the State.
Free Coach to the House.
Cosmopolitan Hotel,
(Kept on tho European Plan,)
ZIEBElt & IIOLTON PROPRIETORS
Corner Stark and Front streets. Portland.
c. r.. cook. vr. u. andrus.
Occidental Hotel,
(Kopt on tho European Plan,)
COOK & ANDltUS PROPRIETORS
Corner First and Morrison stoets, Portland.
St. Charles Hotel,
Corner Front and Morrison streets,
R. A. WHITE PROPRIETOH
Portland, Oregon.
THE ST. CHARLES IS THE ONLY RRICK
Hotel in Portland; has been thoroughly re
paired and refurnished sinco the tiro, and is
now tho most comfortable and convenient
houso in tho State. altf
BAY-VIEW HOUSE,
(Fifteen Miles Xorthlvost of Astoria.)
At Unity, Baker's Pay, W. T.,
TIIE UNDERSIGNED HAS PURCHASED
the above house at this favorito resort.
Having thoroughly renovated and furnished
the samo with new material, it will ho kont in
lirst-class style.
Tho table will ho furnished with tho Dost the
market affords. Eresh Eish, Oysters and
Clams in every style. No pains will ho spared
to make guests comfortable.
Tho above house is only one and a half miles
from the Ocean Beach, whero anglers may en
joy raro sport. Boats, carrying passengers,
will ply hetwoen Unity and Astoria, connect
ing with Columbva River boats. Tri-wcekly
stages will run between Unity and Shoal
water Bay. JOHN HUNTER, Proprietor.
SUMMER HOUSE.
CLATSOP BEACH.
MRP, CLOUTRIE WISHES TO INFORM
tho public that she has completed her
largo new two-story houso, which is hard
linished throughout and is now proparcd to
receive visitors at this well known resort
GRIMES HOUSE,
CLATSOP BEACH.
VISITORS WILL FIND THE ABOVE
named Houso open for tho entertainment
of guests during the season, as usual
OTTO TBEUER.
No. 1 North-F'ront Street, Portland.
."RATTER TN AVTNES AND LTOTIORS AND
' Manufacturer of Syrups, Cordials, RJtters, i
etc., etc. Solo agent for John Welland's Phil
adelphia Rrewcry, San Francisco. Rcer by i
tho keg or ottlo.
Goods delivered to any part of the City.
Patronize Home. Idanufacturcs.
AI2STSLEY & DAVIDSON,
Manufacturers and Dealers in
Doors, Sash, Blinds, Frames, Shutters, Bracketsr
And all kinds of Scroll Sawing.
Having tho best facilities and tho latest im
proved wood workingmachinery for the manu
facture of tho above articles, can offer superior
inducements to customers, and at San Fran
cisco prices, at Nicolai Bros' Mill.
Also, best quality of Seasoned Cedar Lum
por. Ceil inc. Rustic and Mouldines. AVood-
Turningin all its branches, Rallustor, Newell f
jtqsis, xmuaru liRiia, uroquoi aeis. etc.. at
NICOLAI BROS.' MILL ANI FACTORY.
Cor Second aa& E Streets, Portlaaa.
gTgCTT'. ?J.mm! P.'-lff !JLJL.lJLawy
MISCELLANEOUS.
ASTOJRlA
Eeal Estate Directory
And Correspondence Bureau.
Farms, Bnili Lots cr Bloft
ADVERTISED, SOLD, OR EXCHANGED.
INFORMATION FURNISHED.
By D. C. IRELAND, Agent.
itt' There are so many inquiries concern
Heal Estate in and about Astoria, and thcie
being no particular way for buyer and seller
to meet each other, wo have concluded to
upon a REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY, in
f li? Ofiiin. 1'nHifw linvimr lttmmfiv 4r . n
or paities wishing to purchase will bo per-
inmcu i o uso our columns, lor tiio purpose
of PtTpif lnc Slli'll fr;iTifivc tit nmvn ti.itmV..!
charges. Send descriptii ns, price, etc., that
people may Know wnat you liavo for sale.
I? OR SALE
. iJescription. Lot. Block. Tricr
.McClure's AMoria (six lots) !i g.v.
.I ' .'J Jl ico
;; i w iw
" !1 Kir
10 Jl 100
H !1 100
' rn t 12 il 100
Kft- llieso lots are well worth tho moncv
they aye each-oO by 100 feet, very well tituatcd
tor residence property.
Terms reasonable. ocjo
For Sale Cheap for Cash I
.00D SUBSTANTIAL DWELLING Houfo
COlltaininir scvon lnrmiv I.nwnr r.v,.w
hard iiiii-hed, together with thice acres of
gooci i.aruen j,anu, all under good fence. Or
chard, Lain and stable, b'tore-rooms, "Wood
house and other buildings, situated at Skipa
non Landing For further particulars, apply to
Ferry. U oodward t Co, Portland cr to
RICHARD UOIiStiN. Astoria.
FARM FOR SALE.
ACRES GOOD FARMING LAND
on Ivlasksninn f'rook- ij fiffVn-r.il r.w
sale very cheap tor cash. Tho location is line:
One and a half miles from tho Lower
Landing on the Military Road, and
on the Ifaihoad Survey.
A first class location for a Hotel, Summer
Resort, or Dairy Ranch.
Forty acres of this ground holders on Klas
kanino creek. There is an orehaid of JiUO trees
on the place. A bargain is oil ere d. For par
ticulars inquire- of . D. C. IRELAND,
D-' Astorian Oinco.
FARM FOR SALE.
qpiIE DONATION LAND CLAIM of ALVA
X CON DIT, on Clatsop Plains,
One of the Finest Situated places in Clat-
hop County,
Consisting of Six Hundred and Foriv Acres.
i nearly all under fenee, with a nice Orchard,
luguuiur wuii rjiocK, 1'iows, and otner Agri
cultmal Im)lements, including a new Wagon,
team of Horses, harness, otc, is now offered
for sale on veiy fa vorablo terms. For paiticu
lars, address, ALA' A C0ND1T,
n2t Lm Skipanon, Clatsop Co., Ogn.
Wiilamet Iron Works
Incorporated Sept. 14, ISO.").
Cor. Xoith Front and E sts., Portland.
P. F1TTBOGEN, I PETER TAYLOH,
Secretary. Presidents
111 MB BRASS FOUNDERS, BOILER MAKERS,
General Machinists, and
ENGINE BUILDERS
7i fANUFACTFRE and ITAA'E FOR PALE
tX High and Low Pressure Maiinc and Sta
tionery Engines and Roilers; Saw JNIills, (iristi
j1 ills. Quartz. JMining, and Agricultural jla
chinoiy, ATER HEELS of several pat'
terns, equal to any imported, on hand and
made to order, of any sio. REPAIRING of
Machinery and Roilers promptly attended to,
and executed with neatness and dispatch. Tho
Largest and REST STOCK OF PATTERNS
north of San Francisco. No charge for the use
of them. Agents for KNOWLES' PATENT
STEAM PVAll the best in use. Also, Agents
for tho AMM0N1 ACAL PREPARATION for
tho removal of Roilor scale, DkG root's Ok
n.uikntai. Ikon Fknck. a variety of beautiful
patterns for Cemeteries, etc. House Castings,
otc. etc. JAMES LOTAN.
n'Jtf Superintendent.
E. MILAVA1N,
93 Front and B First Street,
Portland, Oregon.
tt AVHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER
in Stoves, Sheot-iron, "Tm-jihito, otc. Plumb
ing and (las fitting cheaper than any other
houso in town.
Sherifi Sale.
BY ATHTUE OF AN EXECUTION issued?
upon a decree of tho Circuit Court of tho
State of Oregon for tho County of Clatsop.madc?
on tho lUth day of August, lb73,in which James
Taylor is Plaintiff, and John M. Shively is de
fendant, commanding and directing mo to sell
lots two (2,) three (3), ten (10), and eleven (11),
in block numbered ono hundred and fifteen
(115), of Shivoly's Astoria, in the Countv of
Clatsop, in tho titato of Oregon, or so many of
them as may be sufficient to pay and satisfy
tho several sums of monoy in said decree,
specified, to-wit: Tho sum of threo hundred
and twenty-eight dollars and seventy cents
(&828 70), in L'nited States gold coin, with in
terest theioon in like United States gold coin,
at the rate of ono per cent, per month in favor
of said plaintiff and against said defendant
John M. Shivery, together with costs and dis
bursements taxod at nineteen dollars and forty
cents ($1'J 40), and other costs to accrue on said
execution, I have this day levied upon all the
right, title, interest and estate of tho said John
M. Shively, in and to tho said lots two (2),
threo (:), ten (10) and, eleven (11), in said block
one hundred and fifteen (115), ir said Shively's
Astoria, in Clatsop county, Mate of Oregon,
and shall proceed to sell the-saato at Public
Auction to tho highest bidder for cash inUnited.
States gold coin, on SATURDAY, tho 17th
day of Jiuiuaryi lt74, at two (2), o'clock p. m.
of said day, at the Conrt-hoiiso door, in the
County of Clatsop, and State of Oregon.
W. H. TWILIGHT, sheriff
t A j . - clata"P County Oregon.
Dated at Astoria, Dec. 20th, l7tf. d20 4w
To 2et.
1mm HOMESTEAD PROPERTY, bolorw
i mgto the estate of A. Crosby deceased,
for rent. For particulars apply to
. H. S. A1KKN, Administrator
Astona, Aot. 20tb, lS73-tf of said Estate