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THE WEST SHORE.
August.
A Siaaacn Page Monthly lltuatralrd Paper, publiahed at
Portland, Obigon, by
L. SAMUEL, s Waahingion-M.
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CLOSE OF THE VOLUME.
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successful year of publlcatlolli ami we
feel proutl of what we have accoin
plishcd. Never in the history of Ore
gon journalism, has a paper reached
the circulation that TllK West Siiokk
has. Even our wannest friends hardly
expected that in two years from the
time the first number was issued our
success woultl be as it now is. Our
first volume consisted of 12 pages;
for the second volume we promised 1 98
pages, instead, however, we furnished
228. Our readers will, therefore, par
don our publishing but an 8-page edi
tion this issue, as our preparations for
the commencement of the third vol
ume, and our summer vacation, have
about taken up all our time this month.
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Siiom: will appear very much im
proved tulorned with a new heading
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sketch, the handsomest heading in the
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hereby returned to our patrons for the
liberal subscription list, anil to the press,
in general, for the many kind notices
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past, strivoto please and deserve praise.
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in the near future, w hen wc shall pub
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FORI 1 AMU ami LIGHT-HOI si a I'
t U'E DISAPPOINTM ENT, W, T,
The engraving we give in this issue
is a faithful representation oftbe Light.
bouse located at Cape Disappointment,
on the right bank of the Columbia rlv
er, and at its mouth, Its light cm be
seen tor a distance of 18 miles at sea
The view from hue both seaward ami
inland on a clear day is one of mag
nificent grandeur, beyond description,
The distance from Astoria is but Id
utiles, and the elegant steam-lug (Jen,
Canby makes the round trip In live hours
every Monday, Tuesday, Friday ami
Saturday, giving ample time to Inspect
the light ami fortifications, Within two
miles by water, or three by an easy
trail from this point, is located tlwaco,
formerly known as Unity, a summer
reson, anu which may, in lime, ow ing
to its s,,icndtd harbor, (Baker's Bay,)
ami proximity to the sea, become acta
of considerable Importance, From li
waco ,, ver) rough road leads ovei tq
the sea beach, two miles distance; and
from here ,,t low tlda a magnificent
drive along the beach leads to Oyster
ville, Bhoalwater Bay, Two lines of
stages make connections W illi the As-
toria boat, and the through fare from
Astoria is but $1.03. Of Shoalwater
Hay ami its oyster Ih.U we shall speak
111 a Inline number.
From Baker's Bay to Shoalwater
Bay, and on the north side of the Co
luinbia river the country is mountainous
and broken, densely wooded, contain
ing, however, some small valleys sup
porting a sparse population. The south
ern extremity of Cape Disappointment
ami the eastern side of the cape along
Baker's Bay, and up as far as Hwaco,
are of the same nature, mountainous
and hilly; hut along the south-western
side of the cape lie a series of sandy
beaches broken by bold headlands, ris
ing some two or three hundred feet
above the water. Rack of these head
lands and beaches is a strip of low sandy
land interspersed with marshes, and sep
arated from the hilly region on the
north-east by a lake.
The heavy timber of the region con
sists of spruce, fir, pine, hemlock, beech
antl vine maple. Alder, willow and
crab-apple grow in considerable quan
tities; clearings of heavy timber seem
to be succeeded by alder unless kept
down. Clearings kept free from the
growth of trees produce white clover
spontaneously. The soil is very rich.
Deer, elk and black bear are abun
dant, and in the coltl season panthers art-
driven from the more mountainous re
gion at the north and cast towards the
cape. Ducks and geese arc plenty dur
ing the periods of migration.
The prevailing winds during the sum
mer arc from the north-west; during
OREGON MINES.
Our State is certainly beginning to
loom up as rich in mineral as she is in
agriculture and other resources. Two
years ago wc published a lengthy arti
cle giving the history of a very rich
cinnabar mine, supposed to be in exist
ence somewhere in Southern Oregon.
This article led several parties on pros
pecting expeditions ; and a few days ago
we received a specimen of cinnabar
from Jacksonville, which leads us to
hope that "the imfound rich ledge has
been struck at last, Tt cssavs 70 per
cent, of quicksilver, which is richer than
any cinnabar mine now in existence,
not even excepting the famous New
Almaden. Wc were a few days ago
shown a specimen of copper ore from
Douglas county, which is nearly pure
copper. It assays 90 per cent. In a
First street show window may also be
seen six pounds of amalgam, taken from
the eastern Oregon mud springs. It
looks as if these much abused mud-holes
may yet prove a source of wealth to
the sanguine prospectors. We hope
such may be the case.
Which State can heat it? Over
$1 1,000,000 in gold coin will be realized
this season in Oregon from the surplus
of wheat, wool, salmon and hops.
Besides the above principal staples,
many millions will be brought into this
State for the surplus of less important
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T, Hi. .1.1 ly Ikchtel ,s- Stolte.
the w inter from the south east, south
ami south-west, with occasional heavy
gales from the north-west ami from the
north-east The fishing at Baker's Hay
an not, perhaps, beaurpassed anywhere
articles. This, with a population of only
100,000, ami thousands of acres of unoc
cupied land, but point to what great
ness this country is destined, at no very
distant day, when our population in-
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- .... ... ..us 111.111 sieases ami out unoccupictl acres are
w ho caught thirteen dozen torn-cods in placed under the plow.
six hours, with hook and line. To
such of our readers as desire pleasure
and recreation we should advise a trip
lo Astoria, Cape Disappointment, Hwa
co and Shoalw ater Bay. The few davs
lime taken up, anil the expense incurr
ed in making the trip, w ill he amply re
turned by the amount of vigor gained
by inhaling the health. giving breezes
all along the trip.
SOMETHING FOR OUR SCHOI '1
TEACHERS,
We think it would be an excellent
idea to have half hour drills dally ill all
the Schools, for the purpose of tcaehinir
pupils 10 vacate school. rooms lnqulck
lime without confusion. This, in case
of fire, would save many a little one's
limb and, perhaps, life. Our school
houses aie very large frame buildings,
once on tire they would hum rapidb ;
if, however, the children are drilled to
muster in rank at the stroke of a bell,
and at a second tap to march double
quick into the street, no harm could
poaatbl) happen to Ihein in case of am
room getting fire. We hope to
see Ibis drill introduced in cv. rv s. h.vd
I in the Slale.
The Singer, which has for a number
of years held the rank as one of the
very best Sewing Machines in the mar
ket, has been reduced in price, although
the former high standard of quality is
maintained. The reasonable terms they
are now being sold at preclude any
further excuse for doing without one of
these very necessary articles of house
hold furniture, The company's office
in this city is at the corner of FirsJ and
Yamhill streets, where circulars and
terms can lie obtained personally or by
mail.
A Fixe Orc.as. The Geo. A.
Prince organ just 'purchased by Miss
Sarah Price, is one of the best 'instru
ments in the organ line ever brought
into the city or even in the State. It
is said by several of our best performers
w ho have tested it, to lie a rcallv supc
riot instrument lis lone ami finish is
perfect. Saltm Rtcord.
Ea 11 man has an aptitude born with
linn to do i jmIv some feat impossible
to any other.
FlltiWNs blight young children as
trusty nights blight young plants.
A .in Kuri l f.,ce is nearly as good
lor an invalid as healthy w eather. "
An Elegant Establishment,.
Portland is daily growing to greater
proportions as a commercial city, and
naturally, each succeeding establish.'
mcnt is fitted up with greater taste antl
elegance than any of its predecessors
The latest addition is the drug store of
Blumauer & Ileubner, located at N0
123 First street. Being in a central lo.
cation, it will supply a demand W
felt for an establishment of that kind in
that part of the city. The counters
and shelvings are, without a doubt, the
best finished of any in the State, and
arc constructed of Oregon ash anil
black walnut. The jars and bottle,
arc all cut glass, and especially made
to order for this house. The cases and
stands, containing perfumery and toilet
articles, arc of large, French plate
glass, with silver plated trimmings, and
the show cases are of the latest and
most convenient patterns. We notice
on the shelves, a complete assortment
of everything usually kept in a first
class drug store, and, especially, one
separate department, where all of Dr.
Squibb's celebrated preparations may
be found. Occupying a prominent
position, is the department for dental
goods, of which this house carry a large
stock. The floor is adorned with a
neat oilcloth, whilst a large screen of
black walnut, in the rear, divides the
prescription department from the store
proper. As this firm will make aspec
ialty of compounding prescriptions,
they have, also, added a large night
bell, andme of the firm will always
personally attend to night calls. Con
nected with the store, by a folding
door, is the laboratory, wherein they
manufacture their own chemicals, both
Mr. Blumauer and Mr. Heubner, being
practical pharmaceutists.
I. Giro, Esq., formerly with Marks
& Co. at Roseburg, lately visited this
city and purchased a large stock of gen
eral merchandise, pic., with which he
opens the establishment formerly occu
pied by Flint o: Son at Roseburg. Mr.
Caro is a thorough business man, and
is sure to succeed.
Gray's Music Store, in this city, is
one of the most complete establish
ments of tbc kind 011 the coast, and un
der the able management of Mr. Carr
is gaining greater popularity daily. We
can cheerfully recommend this house
to any of our readers desiring nnykind
of musical Instruments or sheet music.
I Carson's Sash Factory. Were
cently paid a visit to this establishment,
located in the northern part of the city,
and were somewhat surprised at the
j magnitude of the work carried on there
in so young a State as Oregon. Mr.
j Carson employs twenty men all the
year round, w hich, with the numerous
j labor -saving machines, turn out a very
j large amount of work. To tbc credit
of Mr. C,hc it said, that he has not
found it necessary to employ Chinese
labor, although coming in direct com
petition with California sash and doors
' made by Chinese, which, however, on
I examination, will be found to have an in
ferior finish. We feel proud of having
such an establishment in this city and
hope it may continue to prosper for
years to come.
The Parker House, at Astoria, is a
splendid, roomy three-story buildingt
j located in the healthiest part of the
city, near the different steamship land
, ings and within a short distance oftbe
Poatoffice, Court and Custom houses,
j The proprietors, Messrs. Cardwell &
Perkins, have a most enviable reputa
tion as hotel men, and anyone visiting
Astoria for pleasure or recreation will
do well to stop at the Parker House.
I A max whistles for three reasons
to keep bis courage up, to annoy some
, one else, or for want of thought.