The Corvallis gazette., August 05, 1881, Page 4, Image 4

From the " Oregon Colonist."
RAILROAD AND OTHER MATTERS.
To the Editor Albany Herald:
Permit your humble correspondent to occupy a space in your excellent
journal. It is with joy that I hear that the O. P. R. R. Co. have succeed
ed in procuring funds with which to push through their railroad from Cor
Vallis to Yaquina harbor. From the untiring opposition to that road, from
certain quarters, it is indeed marvelous that the company have succeeded
ki placing their bonds upon the market at living rates and thereby assuring
the building of the road. That the bar and harbor at Newport can be
deepened and improved so as to admit ships of large tonnage, there is no
doubt. Beyond all reasonable doubt, an appropriation by congress of a
quarter of a million of dollars would make the entrance to the harbor safer
than six millions would make the Columbia and Willamette rivers from
the bar at Fort Canby, W. T. to Portland. And yet those obstructions
in the river will be cleaned out in less than two years from now. I have
all good v. ill towards Portland and Astoria, and hope they may share in all
future prosperity of our common country.
Vents must be had for our vast commerce into the Pacific ocean. One
of these vents is the Yaquina bay, another is by the mouth of the Colum
bia, and another is at the mouth of the Siuslaw bay. The idea of turning
all of the be st commerce, which will center at Portland, into Puget sound
waters out of our state, and thereby so increasing the distance to the
world's markets is preposterous. There need be no rivalry between Port
land, Astoria and Newport. Each one is admirably situated to become a
great city, t .-.-ming with wealth and population. Washington Territory has
very great natural resources, and with all my heart I wish it enduring pros
perity. A railroad will pierce the Cascade mountains between Wallula and
Seattle, and our into that admirable harbor untold commerce. The God
of nature has pierced the Cascade and Coast mountains ready for the pas
sage of a railroad from eastern Oregon and northern Nevada, and from
Salt Lake anJ Reno, direct to the Yaquina bay. The new route discover
ed up the north side of the South Santiam, and across the Cascade moun
tains by Black Butte, and thence to Fort Boise, excels any other route ev
er discovered across that mountain. Beyond all reasonable doubt, a great
transcontinental standard guage road will pass over that mountain at one
of the two central routes, and thence by Albany, Corvallis, and to the Ya
quina harbor. The Reno feeder from the Central Pacific will doubtless
find vent to the Pacific on this route. Albany will be the first city in the
Willamttte valley that passengers from the east will see on coming to our
beautiful country. Let the valley counties look up, for the days of renew
ed prosperity ire at hand to them.
Men of large capital and enterprise perceive the advantage of investing
largely in railroads and shipping in this state and Washington Territory.
The interests of the producer are the interests of those gentlemen. With
out their enterprise and capital, our country would be far behind, and with
out the labor of all producers here, there would be no commerce. So these
interests are mutual. "Live and let live" should be our motto.
David Newsome.
TROUT FISHING.
When the cause is well managed, that is to say when the paddle is in
practiced hands, and the little bark is held just where you want it, at the
edge of a deep, dark pool, or just below a sparkling eddy, and when not a
ripple disturb the water as ft slowly glides along, it is the best boat in the
world for fly-fishing. Provided that the sitter understands his business too,
and does not work hard enough to make it wobble and roll gunwale under,
and resists the temptation to stand up to play a heavy fish. We found it
just perfection one day last week on the Yaquina River above Elk City.
And what a string of silvery and speckled beauties rewarded our three hours
pleasant labor. Talk about "snaking them out" with a pole, and a hook
big enough for a shark, and half a cray fish for bait, Oregonian fashion:
what is that for sport compared with the delight of playing two at once, on
delicate gut, and a rod which springs and bends to every lunge the fish
makes, and the pleasing anxiety with which you watch them jump right out
of the water as they feel the steady pressure, gradually bringing them to the
boat. When those two sea trout did come to hand, one weighed two
pounds and the other nearly a pound and a half: and they were two out
of twenty wnich were divided equally between the legitimate fly-rod and
reel, and the native pole and bait. But our catch does not sound large
beside the take o three rods on Beaver creek, eight miles south of the Ya
quina Bay, the previous week. They got three hundred trout in three days,
ranging from a quarter of a pound to three pounds in weight.
She past month has been one of great interest to Oregon in many
ways. Nowhere in the United States have the telegrams from Washing
ton, detailing the slow stages of what we fervently trust is the progress of
President Garfield to recovery from the fearful wound of the assassin's bul
let, been more eagerly read than here in the far West. The first question
put to the passer by from the distant town by the sturdy farmer, as he
checks his team in the mower for an instant in the field corner nearest to
the road, is what is the latest news of the President, and the hearty "thank
God," which follows the cheering answer, shows how real and deep seated
is the anxiety which prompts the question. And the next topic always is
the election at Albany, in which the universal instinct of tbe people proves
far more to be at stake than the mere question of who shall represent New
York State at Washington. These two national questions, having been
duly debated, that of next importance is what this harvest is going to turn
out, and what is to be the price of wheat. The rain which falls as we write
is being anxiously listened to, as it patters on the shingles, by many a
farmer who knows that half his hay is yet out in the shocks, while the oat
and wheat sheaves are rapidly growing in number in his field. The nest
few days will prove if the bountiful promise of the seasons will be fulfilled,
or if an exception is to take its place in the history "of long years of easy
and regular harvesting in the Willamette valley. We hear from some of
the old settlers that once there was a wet harvest here. We trust sincerely
that the heavy clouds will pass unbroken away, and that the usual sun
shine, tempered with the Oregon cool breeze, will enable the splendid crop
now waiting for the reaper to be safely garnered in.
Railroad matters go on apace. We read in the " Oregonian " long
accounts of the vast schemes which are to center the transportat'on of more
than this State and the adjoining territory in the hands of one gigantic cor
poration. The absorptionjf the Scotch narrow guage lines, which were to
be always independent, and on the faith of which independence subsidies
from towns were got and land rights donated, has now become an accom
plished fact. .A solitary paragraph in the " Oregonian," but long and de
tailed articles in the valley papers, chronicle the steps by which the Oregon
Pacific is moving towards completion. Whilst the engineers are busily at
work locating the line between Yaquina bay and Corvallis, where we write,
arrangements are being pushed as rapidly forwards as possible for the com
pletion of this section of the road in time to carry this season's crop ; and
we learn that the original programme for the complete through line to
Boise City, Idaho, will be fully and promptly carried out. There is no rea
son, therefore, so far as our knowledge and belief extends, for withdrawing
or qualifying the invitation the " Oregon Colonist " has published from its
beginning, to those who have brains, energy, and more or less capital, to
come to Oregon, the sun cf v hose prosperity is only now commencing to
shine.
GROUSE.
"The best season for grouse and pheasant I have ever known." And
no wonder he said so when he wentsfiut last Friday into the foot hills,
about three miles from Corvallis, and though he did not go out till five and
returned at eight, he brought in 18 grouse. Just now you find them at the
edges of the wheat fields next the oak brush, or in the comers of timothy
grass in the angles of the snake fences. The young ones are more than
three parts grown. It is a week too early to kill them it is true, but, alas,
the game law is not enforced as it ought to be,-
HORTICULTURE.
Editors Colonist: Having had nearly twenty years of practical ex
perience in horticulture in England, it occurs to me that a few of my obser
vations in this line in Oregon may be of interest to your readers. Anyone
taking a walk through the fields in the month of March cannot fail to see
how much earlier some varieties of wild flowers are here than in England.
A warm spell of sunshine which generally comes in February and lasts two
or three weeks brings them quickly forward. There are no spring frosts, as a
rule, to retard them and they have warm rains to help their growth. Among
the varieties we note the aquilegea, (columbine) with its brilliant scarlet
color and its dark green foliage. Here and there the fields ara dotted with
the beautiful yellow and orange escholzia; also the delphinium (larkspur)
is everywhete conspicuous, its dark blue forming a pleasant contrast to the
first named. On the foot hill pastures may be found a. very fine variety of
the Silinum with its pink flowers over an inch in diameter. Contempora
ry with this is the cat's ear, in appearance true to its name and of a grayish
white color. There is also the mallow with a rose tint rather differine from
the English pink, and side by side the lupins with its white and purple
spikes. The myosotis, the white forget-me-not, grows very abundantly in
marshy places where the water has stood for 3 or 4 months. It springs up
in the water and when the water dries up it comes out into bloom forming a
beautiful white bed. Along the small streams grows the mimulus, attractive
with its yellow flowers dotted with dark spots, also the well known musk
plant, (mimulus moschatus) which is so common in every English home
for window decoration. It chooses some spot where it can climb up among
some small growing brush. We must not forget the " Oregon lilly," as we
have some very good ones, equalling I think many of the Japan lillies. I
have seen as many as 26 blossoms on one stem. Its delicate perfume and
rich color enforce admiration. The iris grows everywhere and in the pas
tures is well worth seeing. We may also note the wild cyclamen, the dilytra
and some very pretty kinds of oalis, the camassia, anemone and dark blue
viola.
When down at Yaquina Bay I was surprised to see such 3 fine display of
Rhododendron growing on the cliffs along the sea in natural clumps. For
three miles back from the lighthouse, situated at the entrance to the bay,
is one immense natural bed of them. Interspersed with the Rhododendron
is a shrub bearing a close resemblance to the ozalia and a pure white flow
er. When all in full bloom the effect is magnificent. The soil is peat for
about 3 inches, the subsoil being sand.
We have here a good beginning for a beautiful park, and when once
there is railway connection with the interior, Yaquina Bay must and will
become one of the most favorite seaside resorts on the Pacific coast.
G. C.
BENTON COUNTY. ALSEA.
The Alsea river lies in Benton county some twelve miles south of the
Yaquina. The lands along this river are divided into two parts, called the
upper and the lower Alsea valley. The upper valley is perhaps 25 miles
southwest of Corvallis. It was probably a lake in former times; however,
it is a most beautiful and fertile valley, some ten miles long and two broad.
Some may think this too low an estimate and some too high: I think it a
fair one.
The citizens inform me that the average yield of wheat is 30,000 bush
els, besides oats, hay and other things ordinarily raised on a farm. The set
tlers ara in general first-class men, and I have found no part of Oregon
more desirable in point of soil and climate. Little streams put in from the
hills, rendering irrigation easy and perpetual meadows possible. The Al
sea river is itself a source of trout and salmon, and the settlers (some at
least,) take enough of the latter to supply themselves with dried fish during
the year. Passing down the river from upper Alsea, one finds much fer
tile land on either side the river, even to its mouth. This land is suitable
for grain, vegetables, butter, honey, and almost anything produced on the
farm.
The people along the Alsea Bay are making strong efforts to build a
local trade and Mr. Lutjens has opened a store there and he deserves
much success. A neat hotel has been recently erected on the north side
of the bay by Mr. Jacob Holgate, and we hope to see him well patronized.
Mr. Ruble is striving to build a town on the south side of the bay near its
mouth and we hope to see them all succeed in their laudable and sanguine
enterprises.
The Alsea valley will be a fine customer of the Yaquina bay city so
soon as a trade shall be established there through the enterprise of the
Oregon Pacific railroad company. One, indeed, almost envies this compa
ny its splendid opportunities. B. L. Arnold.
THE WEALTH OF THE UNITED STATES.
We stand near the head of the list third in the list of all western
nations. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland heads the
list with a capital valuation of $44,400,000,000; then comes France with
$36,700,000,000; the United States with $32,000,000,000, Germany with
$22,000,000,000; Russia with $15,000,000,006, and the Low Countries;
with $11,150,000,000 of capital collectively. These are the valuations
made by those countries of their entire resources. What is the annual in
come per inhabitant of various countries? We come to the front in this
comparrison. The annual average income in the United Kingdom is
$165; in the United States, also; in the Low Countries, $130; in France,
$123; in the British colonies, $90; in Germany and Scandinavia, $85. In
this reckoning Russia, with her 90,000,000 people is out of sight as yet;
she will not be very long. On the score of annual accumulation our case
is even better, relatively far better. The annual accumulation of wealth
in Germany is $200,008,000; it. is $325,000,000 in the United Kingdom
$375,000,000 in France; in the United States it is $825,000,000. Oour in
crease in national wealth since 1850, says a good English authority, would
be enough to purchase the whole German Empire with its farms, banks,
shipping, manufactures, etc. The annual accumulation has been $825,
000,000, and therefore each decade adds more to the wealth of the United
Slates than the capital value of Italy or Spain. Every day the sun rises
the American people sees an addition of $2,300,000 to the Republic.
LAND TITLES AN D CONVEYANCE OF LAND.
The title to land in Oregon comes in the first instance from the United
States government by letters patent, either to an individual or corporation
that has complied with the laws regulating the acquisition of land, or
through the State by virtue of a grant from the government. All subse
quent transfers are made by deed. In each county in the State is kept by
the county clerk a public record of all deeds and conveyances of land, so
that the title to any and all lands in the State is open to the inspection of
any intending purchaser. There are no restrictions or prohibitions on the
title of -lands owned by foreigners taking by purchase. Any person can
purchase and hold land in his or her own right. But in order to acquire
title from the government under the homestead or pre-emption laws the
applicant must be a citizen of the United States, or have declared his in
tention to become a citizen of the same liefore making such application. A
foreigner purchasing land need not ' be present, as the conveyance is execu
ted by the vendor, and no signature of the purchaser is required. The deed
of conveyance will then be recorded and the purchaser becomes the absolute
owner in fee, with all the rights and privileges of an actual resident The
same system of public record is obseryed in relation to mortgages on real
property as relates to deeds, and foreigners have equal rights in this respect
also as bona fide residents.
LARGE LAND SALE.
Reed & Willis, real estate agents, report the sale and" transfer yester
day of the large river farm of Daniel Durbin, lying eight miles north of
Salem, to 3. D. Northcott for the sum of $25,000. Mr. N. commenced
farming in Marion county some or 15 years since as a renter, without
any means, and is now able to purchase and pay for a $25,000 farm all
made raising wheat. This is unmistakable evidence, not only of the en
terprise, energy and skill of Mr, N. as a farmer, but also of the productive
quality of Marion- county lands, Salem Statesman,
Real Estate Agency.
WOODCOCK k BALDWIN
-THE LEADING-
BARDWART
HOUSE II
This side of Portland.
Can furnish anything in
Iron, Steel,
Hardware, Stoves,
Tin Sd Copper "Ware.
As cheap ami as good quality as any one
in Oregon.
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GRINDSTONES,
SHEET IRON, ZINC,
ROPE, HORSE SHOES,
NAILS, BABBIT METAL,
CARRIAGE SPRINGS,
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PLUMBERS FITTINGS,
ETC., ETC.
ALSO
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FORKS,
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE :
CITY OF CORVALLIS.
Two Lots adjoining Court House with good house,
barn and garden.
FARMS.
160 Acres 20 miles from Newport on the Yaquina,
steamboat landing, 20 acres in timothy, good house
orchaRd, &c Price 91000.
158 Acres in King's Valley. First rate land with
large house, barn, close to school and church, post
office, grist and saw mill. Price $6000.
510 Acres in Linn county, 0 miles east of Lebanon,
on branch of east side railroad, and Oregon & Pacific,
well watered, good timber, near school. Terms ea3y.
$1455.
670 Acres in King's Valley. 200 under cultivation,
well watered, good outrange, 15 acres orchard, pro
ducing all kinds of fruit ; house and garden, very
large barn and good outbuildings. 1 mile from school,
near postoffice, saw and grist mills, aud close to pro
posed narrow gauge depot in King's Valley. Trice,
11,000.
S54 Acres adjoins above with equal advantage of po
sition, about 109 acres under cultivation, an excellent
farm, capable of carrying a good flock of sheep, under
fence, well watered, good house, barn and orchard.
Price, 84,500.
422 Acres adjoins above, 100 acres under cultivation,
good house, orchard, etc. Excellent stook range with
good outlet, 2 miles from school, postomce, ete.
Price, $4,500.
340 Acres, 90 under cultivation, good house, barn
and orchard, four miles north of postoDce Price, $4,
600. Excellent stock farm.
1, 357 Acres, 8 miles west of Corvallis, on Mary's
River. 1000 under fence, 225 acres under plough, 155
now in grain. Best hill pasture, well grassed. 1A
miles from school. The land 1s well timbered, good
bouse, two barns, ete. Price, if 10,500
200 Acres of first class land, west side and upper
end of King's Valley, 60 acres under cultivation in
cluding 22 acres of timothy, good new house 10x24,
and barn. School house within 200 yards, and con
venient distant from mills, story Ac; well watered
and timbered. 827,000.
160 acres situated on Little Elk next Saber's, Excel
lent water and good outlet to fine range.
200 Acres east end of Blodgett's Valley, well improv
ed, near school aud on proposed line of Yaquina R. R.
Price, 81000 "
ra
135 Acres west side of Blodgett's Valley, all fenced
6o acres under plough. A snug farm with good house,
barn and other ont-buildings, i mile from school and
close to proposed Yaquina K. R. Price J82,500.
240 Acres on Elk road, 5 miles from junction wirh
Yaquina road. Good house, barn, etc. A good farm
with outlet to well grassed ranges. 2,200,
200 Acres, 10 miles west of Summit, extending of
a mile along the road and river. A good farm with
plenty of bottom land. Small house, etc, and or
chard. A bargain. Price, $1000.
320 acres of land at the junction of the Yaquina
and Elk road and river, 25 miles east of Newport.
Good bottom land with outlet to well grassed ranees.
Price 82500.
240 acres two mil a from Summit on fork of Marys
River. Land very productive, with good range; ex
cellent house, two large barns and other buildings;
good fences; improvements valued at 81600. Price
83500.
160 acres situated on Little Elk road, two miles
west of Blodgett's Valley ; 60 acres table land, 100
acres new bottom, well watered ; 18 acres under
cultivation ; abundant out-ran re for stock. Price,
81350. Au excellent bargain ; terms reasonable.
AT NEWPORT.
100 acres 1 mile east of Newport on the road, and
with comfortable house, garden, etc This property
commands splendid views of the ocean, the harbor
and entrance, and would divide into several building
lots; Well watered by nunxrous springs. Price on
application.
A saloon, large warehouse with capital hall above
and also wharf opposite. Also other property in
Newport and vicinity. Harbor improvements having
commenced and there being every pi aspect for a
lively summer renders this a good chance.
160 acres , twenty-two miles this side of Yaquina
bay, on the road between Trapps' and Eddys, one half
bottom land with excellent out range for stock. This
property will sell at a bargan. Price, 8650.
For price and other particulars apply to the under
signed, who begs to intimate to intending vendors of
real estate, that by establishing agencies in England
and also in the Eastern States he trusts to be able to
effect speedy sales.
JON X. A TLBS,
Snmmit, Benton Co. , Or.
Or at the law office of J as. A. Yarns, Corralns Or.
R. A. Ben-sell, Newport, Or.
Wm, Coli.yns, & Co 5 Eawt India
Avenue, agent, London.
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