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About The west shore. (Portland, Or.) 1875-1891 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 1, 1880)
December, i860. THE WEST SHORE. Sound, reached a higher altitude in the southern than in the northern part. The gorge through which the Col umbia flows at the facades,, i gtaJu. ally closing, rapidly enough, however, to cause the adjustment of the railroad that runs from the Lower to the Upper Cascades, through the gorge, along the river, several times within the last de cade. A heavy earthquake shock would completely close the opening, and prevent the waters of the Colum bia Basin from escaping, consequently n lake would form again between the Cascades and the Rocky Mountains because there is no other outlet. The whole country, just spoken of, is drained by the Columbia, hence all waters must flow through said gorge. Popular Indian tradition has it that years ago Mts. Hood and St. Helens had a fight, and in their anger they hurled fire and rocks at each othe'r'and shook the earth for miles around caus ing the highest mountains to tremble, and the waters of the Columbia to foam with rage. A volcanic eruption accompained by violent shocks of earthquake, is undoubtedly the founda tion upon which the above uncouth tra dition rests. Mt. St. Helens is repre sented as a volcano by nearly all Geo graphers ; however, she is quiescent at present. Mt. Hood is also quiescent ; but was, years ago, the seat of volcanic action, on this side of the Columbia, and the discharge of lava has been im mense. Large trees have been found in the quarry near The Dalles, far be low the surface, completely charred, securely encased in rocks, (which are of a lava formation). They evidently grew upon the mountain, and were submerged by the overwhelming Iih charge of lava that flowed from Mt Hood. I.itrkaky Note i'rom Sckiiinkr & Co, A short serial by Mrs. Durnctl, author of ' That Law o' I-owrie ," etc, will begin in the February KCRIHNKR. Meantime Mra. Durnclt ii writing what promise! to be her longest novel, for Scrihner's Monthly. Its scene is laid in Washington. Mr. Cable's new serial, "Mailame Delphine, will also begin in February, and run through three or four numbers. Mrs. Schayer'a "Tiger-Lily" will be concluded in the January numlier. A significant article by the Hon. Ceo. S. Bout well in the North Am trie an Rrvitw for Decem ber, entitled "The Future of the Republican Party," is sure to arrest public attention. Writ ten after the result of the recent elections had been ascertained, this article defines the position which the Republican party is, in logic and in policy, bound to assume toward the Southern Sinici. Concession, compromise, conciliation, the author says in sulislance, will no longer be tolerated. No person is to be admitted to a seat in the Senate, unless the record of his election is clear New laws are to lie passed lor the suiwr vision and protection of the ballot in the elec, lions of members of the House of Represent. tives and Presidential electors. The civil magis-' trates must have the means within call (the army protecting the ballot and keeping the peace, lie United btates must insure to Ihe mmlt nf each state a truly republican form of government. No grants will be made for internal improvements any southern state where the eniialitv of all m.-n before the law is not a living, practical fact. The other articles in the December number of the Re view are: " The Discoveries of Olvmiiia." bv Prof.. Ernst Curtius. "Rational Sunday Obser vance'" by the Rev. lames freeman l.larLi! 'Southern Statesmen and their Policy," by the Ion. John Jay i " The Ruins of Central Amer- ica," by Desire Charnayi "The Distribution of line1 by Dr. Leonard Waldos "The Public School Failure," by Richard (irant White i "The Validity of the Emancipation Edict," by Aron A. ferns. 1-or sale by booksellers and newsdealers generally; .Davidson's Gallery, corner First and Yamhill streets, Portland, is, ierhaps, rising in the estim ation of the public ami increasing its business, faster at this lime than any other C-allcry north of San Francisco. The proprietor, I, 0. Davidson, has had exclusive control of the business for alout one year, and it is very evident that he not only believes in advertising lllwrally, but that it pays to keep the most skilled workmen obtainable. Any of our readers wanting anything In the pho tograph line should call on or address him. Ladies, the liest place to get youi Imys hats Is at the new hat store, 1 43 First street, Odd Fel lows' Temple. Woods, the Hatter, in the Odd Fellows' Tem ple, keeps the finest and largest stock of hats and caps, and sells more reasonable than any other house in Portland. In a Hkai.thv Donv is a Hkai.thv Siihit. Ue healthy by cleansing your blood with a few Ixittlcs of Plunder's Oregon lllood Purifier, and thus purify your spirit, Your druggist has It for you. Ask for the original. For the very best Photographs, all sites, styles and prices, go to Abell's Gallery, 167 First St., between Morrison and Yamhill. For new styles, new goods, ami low prices, go to Woods the Hatter. Removed lo Front HI- Portland T. II. CHANDLER, Importer and Jobbar la Woodenware, Willowwara Brushes, Ron. Twin. Pap. Papar Ban. Wlra, raihr Ius tari, lllMkini, Hluva Pllb, iMukali. liUWMh, im. KUhlni Tackla. I.lvarr lluitrri, llluln, Asa Manillas, MstebM. Hlara. Mailman, Era hot aanl fur Valliuu I'atanl riookat and California vrauni rmwpi" Go to 8. K. cor. Salmon and Flrnt NU., When you want to purchase Furniture, Carpet and JIEDDIXG, at low price. A HANDSOME Five-Octave Organ! With Seven Stops, Entirely New for $85.00 1 $85.00 ! ! $85.00 ! ! ! SIMON HABR1S', Sole Agent For Knabc Pianos, Geo. Woods', Lorinij & Blake, and Wilcox & Whites' Organs. AIuNicnl Merchant!. hc ! (Wholesale and Retail) Catalogues furnished on annlir.tUn Mnil.in the Wicsr Slloss when writing. 148 Front St., Esmond Mock, Purtlitml. L LEMLINB," Imixirtcr and lhler In IX PORTED HAVANA CIGARS, Smoking and Chewing Tolwmm, Meerchaum Pipes, Cigar Holders, Etc., Etc., Cor. Fimt nnd Morrison Sts., Portland. tf Orders from the country promptly filled. ADOLPII A. COIIN, A ent for LOUIS SL0SS A CO., ll.sl.rs In Hides, Furs, Skins and Tallow; Also, Aionl fur Kimi'M k C Taanars, S. 1. Ksap Cunilantljr en Hand a 8upl af Harni'NN, Hole and Nklrtliig Leather Wholtaala at Saa Pranalm I'rlaat, Cor Front and Ouk Su., Portland, Or. N. II, Liberal cash advance mailt on consign ments of Wool, etc llk 1. Nurdan. W. II. Aspatia. Otoidtat! RoUt (Kept on the European Plan,) Corner First and Morrison Streets, PORTLAND; OREGON. NOROEN I ANDRUS, Proprietors. Free Coach lo and from (lie I (hum. COKBETT'M FIREPROOF Livery, Hack and Feel Stables, Cor. Sco4 Mad Taylor Ms. fUaawiahla Cti.rgM t Hlra, Particular at I'm Ion paid to rVar'tnf H"faa. Orders for Hacks pruiuptlr aiundaaf la, Urn. of Nlihk WOODAKU MAIMMlN,