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c&n THE ASTORllN, ASTORIA, OREGON . C. IRELAXD Editor. SATURDAY, : July 12, 1S73 BLACK SAXD, Much has been said concerning the exhaustless wealth of Clatsop county and the adjacent country but not all that could be by any means. The black auriferous sands which is found in exhaustless quan tities at the mouth of the Columbia river have been almost totally over looked. Now that these sands are at tracting the attention of scientific men, as they have never done before, it is a good time to bring them be fore the notice of the public. A wri ter in the Overland Monthly almost totally ignores the rich deposits of this valuable article in our immediate neighborhood. He says: "these gold bearing sands are known to exist along our Northern coast for a dis tance of over two hundred miles, reaching from the 41st to the 44th degree of latitude. Trinidad Bay on the southern limit and theUmpqua river on the Northern limit, have proved to be within the belt contain ing these beach sands, in paying quantities The black sand in di minished deposits and richness, ex tends much further along the coast. Very rich deposits are said to exist on the coast North of Vancouver Island in British Columbia; and simi lar deposits are found, also, on- the coast of Lower California." This writer concedes somewhat that this auriferous sand "extends along the coast" but " in diminished deposits and richness." This is certainly 'a grave mistaKe. it exists m tne vic inity of Astoria, in inexhaustible quantities. A large portion of Sandy Island at the mouth of the Columbia river is composed of black sand It is also found on the beach at Point Adams; also at Cape Disappointment and Shoalwater Bay. We are further informed that the middle sands of the Columbia River are mainly com posed of black sand, and as this sand is universally conceded to be richest when taken from below the water line, then these sands ought to prove very valuable. As to the richness of these sands at the mouth of the Co lumbia we are not prepared, to speak at "present, other than to say that they contain a fair quantity of gold. About twenty ' years ago they were tested, -at a considerable expense, by Mr. Thomas Goodwin, a gentleman of considerable experience in mining, and at that day, -with the rude ma chinery he could then command, and the high rate of wages demanded, he made exxenses. So we may plain ly infer that If, under such circum stances,, they proved so rich, they would n'ow pay handsomely when wages are much lower and the means for extracting the gold are so much improved. The "writer referred to, speaking of the beach mines dn Coos county says: " Ji few yea'rs aero, one of those nomadic individuals dwelling on our. borders, . discovered in his wanderings in the .forest, two or three miles back from the -Ocean-beach, at "Whisky run near" Coos Bay, a rich deposit of auriferous black sandjthat hadbeen exposed by alittfo stream of water, in a ravine leading to the sea. 'The character of the deposit being identical with that of the beach washings on the shore below, indicated that the new ly discovered deposit had a similar origin. $ " The discovery was an important one and the original claim ants soon found a purchaser -for their mine at a good price." This claim belongs to Mr. Joseph Lane, the oldest son of Gen. Lane one of the first Senator from Oregon, and the adjoining claim belongs to Mr. F. G. Lockhart, whose claim is at present profitably worked. . Since the existence of these auri ferous black sands has been fully es tablished, it has become a matter of importance to find a process that will overcome the difficulty of separating the gold from the sand. The ordi nary process of washing saves only fifteen to twenty-five per cent, of the gold. Various methods wore tried unsuccessfully Until at last the leach ing, or chlorination process,has been tested and adopted by Mr. Lockhart owner of a mine in the vicinity of Coos' Bay. His methods are said to be a complete success, having re cently extracted irom several tons of black sand, $29 per ton at an ex pense of $4 per ton. Here then we have a new field of labor open to us; which we think cannot fail to remunerate us largely. The black sand of our Southern coast comes from the washing of the shore, or is conveyed to the shore by the force of some small stream the sands of the Columbia come to us from a thousand miles of well established gold districts, and as a consequence must be correspondingly rich. We should send a man of experience im medately to witness the process in the neighborhood of Cqos Bay, and having made himself familiar with it, we should then organize a mining company! and go to work. This, if successful, would do more for Astoria and Clatsop county than a hundred wharves and warehouses without business for them. Newspaper Postage. As we under stand the facts the new postal law does not and will not require full prepayment of postage on all printed matter. Transient or miscellaneous matter must be fully prepaid at the mailing office. Regular publications, known as newspapers or periodicals, may be sent to subscribers unpaid, and the postage collected quarterly of the subscribers. Newspaper ex changes may be prepaid quarterly either at the office of mailing or de livery. The requirement for full pre payment on transient printed matter is statutory, not departmental, and therefore cannot be abrogated by the Postmaster General. It is made the duty of all Postmasters to collect all deficient postag6 at the office of di livery, whether upon letters or print ed matter, more or less such matter being inadvertently transmitted in the mails. If any statement has been made that no papers will be sent without prepayment,, then a mistake has been made, for large numbers are sent daily to subscribers as provided by law. One cent will fully prepay on any daily or weekly published in this State but it will not carry two sucn papers, nor will it carry the larger New York weekly or daily papers. Two copies of the Astorian may be sent to any part of the United States in one wrapper for one cent. Mr. Parker has the wrap pers, at the Astoria Post-office. Send the pape East. Astoria Hareor. It seems unac countable, in view of the fact that from the days of '49 such gentlemen as Admiral Alden, McArthur, and others equally as reliable, have known and recommended Astoria Harbor, that Oregoriians cannot lay aside old grudges, and presenting an united front go in together for the purpose of building up a trade that would at once place the State in the lead for superior commercial rela tions. Oregon cannot do without Astoria, and every man in the State should stand up for the growth and development of this valuable pos session. It is necessary to the pros perity of Portland that she work for this object; it is necessary for the State. The city of Portland could better afford to issue her own bonds for a commercial investment at As toria than she can to purchase forty acre tracts of woodland for public parks. Without Astoria she will have no need for the parks, as the time will come, in the event of los ing the best seaport in the northwest, and the only one for Oregon, that there would be nobody left in Port land to want parks. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WinsMp Chowder Club, F. & F. PECIAL MEETING OF THIS CLUB AT fhn mom nf Cant V. F. Kippen this day. (SATURDAY) July 12, at 2 o'clock p. m. Busi- noss important All members of the uuo aro requested to bo in attendance. By order-of the Commodore. A. VAN DUSEN, Sec'y. AUCTIONEERS. Oscar Kilhourn, AUCTTONEEK-Offico 40 First st., Portland, Mrs. M. Rogers, PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, Corner of Cass and Jefferson streets. ASTORIA, OREGON. A. SMITH, LATE OF LA PORTE, INDIANA. We have tested new potatoes from a hill on Mount Misery, raised by Mr. Minnaker that were splendid. The four weighed 21 pounds. KB" Having commenced business in Astoria I am prepared to do all kinds of Painting, Graining, Paper Hanging. Glazing, otc, in a workmanliko and satisfactory manner. Satis faction guaranteed, both as to prices and work. A. B. RICHARDSON. S. I. N. OILMAN B. Richardson, AUCTIONEER-Corner of .Front and Oakste., Portland, Oregon. Auction Sales of Heal instate, Groceries, General Merchandise and Horses. Sales Wed ne? day and Saturday. BST Largo assortment of Groceries, Liquors, c, at Private Sale. Liberal advances miido A.B.lelCHARDSOX etc on consignments. Charles 8. Wright, AUCTIONEER Cor of Main and Chenaraus Streets, Astoria. Goods received on consign ment and sold to tho highest bidder. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. Tho sloop FOR CHARTER. HECTOR, Having been purchased by the undersigned, will hereafter bo in readiness to carry freight to any accessible point. Tho Hector has good accommodations for keeping freight dry and can carry 20.U00 feet of lumber. For particu lars, inquire of P. JOHNSON, Astoria. Beaver Lodge No. 35, I.O.O.F. o-&fc, Sleet every Thursday evening, 55&at 8 o'clock, in tho Odd Fellows' gJSyigF'Hall. cornerof Cass and Jefferson 'vm street5, Astoria. Members of tho Order aro invited to attend. By order, N. G. jSTEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Notice of Pinal Settlement. at miTTi - r i rnrnnn ati rniTi-t Tirrw mn yTr IN XilJi lUAXXlilt Ui' J..tll!i HOXAXlli JE G. AY. Cook, deceased. By order of Hon. J. Mollitt, Judge of the Probato Court for Clatsop county, State of Oregon, tho liist Monday in Soptomber, 1S7'J, that being tho fst day of said month, is appointed for hearing objections and final sottlomont of said estato. GEORGE FLAVEL, Administrator. Astoria, July 10th, 1S73. jl24w VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE, Tho undersigned offers his Homestead Farm of Six Hundred and Forty-Seven Acres, lying in tho Center of CLATSOP PLAINS, vory cheap. Tho wholo of it is under fence, with buildings, Orchard, ice, &c, on easy terms. Informa tion can bo had of Forry, "Woodward & Co., Portland, or of J . TAYLOR, Astoria. DR. S. "VV. DODD, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, ASTORIA, OREGON. Dn. A. D. ELLIS, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office on Stark Streot, Portland, Oregon - WM. L. McEWAN, RESIDENT ATTORNEY, Astoria, Oregon. H. R. PARKER, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, ASTORIA, OREGON, ONLY REGULAR PACKET BETWEEN ASTORIA AND CLATSOP. Carrying the U. 8. Mail I Tho well known sloop -"ifo, MARY H., Hb. L W POOLE Master Leaves Clatsop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, on arrival of Stages, conneecting at Astoria with tho steamer Dixie Thompson. lloturning, leaves Astoria overy Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, connecting with tho Coaches for tho Beach. Extra trips made to accommodate tho traveling public. A. CLATSOP HOUSE, SKIPANON LANDING, C. "WIRT, PROPRIETOR. ttsT" Always Ready for Business."!?? A. VAN DUSEN, NOTARY PUBLIC, Astokia, Oregon. H.H.NORTHUP, ATTORNEY AT LAAV, (Register in Bankruptcy), Offict: In Holmes Building, Portland. KRUMBIEN cfc GILBERT, ARCHITECTS AND DRAUGHTSMEN, INVENTOR'S EXCHANGE, Croc's Building Portland, Oregon. irrTho Best Counsel tho Best Draughs men; tho Best Model Workmen, and best Patent Agent at Washington; the only reliable placo to got you intentions put through in short notice. JEOTELS. Final Settlemt. OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL whom it may concern that tho undersigned has filed, in tho County Court, of Clatsop Countv, Oregon for her final account as Admin istratrix of tho estato of John Brown, deceased, and tho said Court has fixed Septombor 1st 187J for hearing objections thereto. ELL1ZABETH BROWN, Administratrix. Astoria Oregon, July 12th 1873. jl2 4w Hew Stock of Goods ! To look at the map, it would seem that the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean might easily "be united by cutting a canal across the Isthmus of Darien. The width at the narrow est point is less than fifty miles, and. under ordinary circumstances the digging of a ditch one hundred feet wide, thirty feet deep and fifty miles long, wduld not be considered a 'herculean undertaking for the United States Government, or even for a private corporation. It must be remembered,.- however, that the prosecution Of an enterprise like this in Central Anaerica cannot be con ducted iipoii anj'- estimates derived from the building of public works in ' the United States. t The con ditions or the problem are entirely different. CLOTHING OF THE BEST' STYLES, AND THE VERY BEST QUALITY, AT REASONABLE PRICES. EVERYTHING ELSE IN PROPORTION. Is prepared to entertain the public. Horses and Coach, with Baggage Wagon and careful drivers' to convoy parties to any point SUMMER HOUSE. CLATSOP BEACH. RS, CLOUTRIE WISHES TO INFORM tho public that sho has completed her largo now two-story houso, which is hard finished throughout, and is now prepared to roceivo visitors at this well known report. " GRIMES HOUSE, CLATSOP BEACH. VISITORS WILL FIND THE ABOVE named House open ibr tho entertainment of guests during tho season, as usual At The Old stand of SUMMERS. ' TAKE NOTICE. This is an extensive stock of well selected goods, in groat variety, which I am now opening. Old Patrons, Friends and tho community in general, aro invited to 'call and inspect both Goods and Prices. ' G. SUMMERS, -Ch'enamus street, Astoria, . FOR SALE OR RENT. THE WELL KNOWN SKIPANON HOUSE, Together with Horses, Carriagos, and somo Cattle, is , For Sale or Rent! on reasonablo'torms. Said House is situated atthe Landing of Clatsop Plains. For further particulars inquire of the undersigned. Skipanotf, .1 uno 30,'1S73. D. E. PEASE. CITY FINANCES. It may not be well" to anticipate that the Government will obtain any money restitution from, the Union Pacific Railroad or the Credit Mo oilier through the portentous suit in equity which has been- brought against them by the Attorney Gen eral at the direction of Congress. The defendants have got the money, and besides having the advantage of that possession which is .nine points of the law, they are deter mined to resist the suit with all the legal resources, quibbles, technicali ties and delays which the plentiful use of their means enables them to avail themselves of. Coach and Six. Yesterday a six horse Coach to be used between Skipanon and the Summer House on Clatsop Plains, was taken to the land ing on tho steamboat E. N. Cooke. ANNUAL STATEMENT of MONEYS REC'D AHD EXPENDED BY THE Town Government of Astoria,-, For the year Ending June 30j 1873. RECEIPTS. April 12, 1872, Amount in Treasury S 6 37 Ain't ree'd for Saloon Liconses-SSoO 00 . - . Billiard Licenses 73 00. , " Deer " 48 00 " Shows '"' Io00 " Auctioneer " ... 20 00 " lanes 107 34 11 Road tax H2 89 - " Special do. Wain st).. 170 00 11 Dog -tax ort'OOI Cemetery lots 7o 00 " Int. on Cemetery notes 40 02-1,399 85 COME'DMf crlPoultry ! ' A J HIGGLER, Chenamus street ; FOE CHARTER. Tho fast sailing Sloop -A W. H. TWILIGHT, gaga. EM LOWE...'. .'-.....'.'..Master Is now in readiness to Charter for Pleasure Parties, Freight of Passengers, Hoadquartprj Corner, Main and Jefferson streots, Astoria. The SEASIDE HOUSE, CLATSOP BEACH. MR. C. H. DEXTER, Formerly of tho "Cliff House." San Francisco, announces to his friends and tho public that ho has leased tho new and elegant Hotol recently erected -bv Hen Holladay, Esq., upon tho sito of tho old Summer House, at Clatsop Roach. Tho houso is olegantly furnished, and possesses all mod ern improvements. A large and spacious Din ing Room, Billiard Room, extensive Parlors, Bath Rooms, Rooms en suite, etc., etc., all well arranged for tho comfort of Guests. Tho Grounds aro beautifully laid out. A half-milo Raco Track, with Shell drive; Croquet Ground Children's Play Ground, Swings, etc.. etc. Boats uponthocreek; plenty of Trout lishing; a splendid Stable, with Saddle Horses for those who wish for Equestrian rides over tho Beach; Bathing Houses, for Salt Water Bath ing and. in fact, everything necessary for tho Ploasuro Seeker, tho Tourist or tho Invalid. Ocean, Mountain, Forest and River Scenery, combined, make this tho finest Place of Resort in tho World. Tho climato is equable never subject to oxtremes of heat or cold and one of tho healthiest places dpon the Globe. Tho Table will be unexcelled, and tho subscriber pledges himself that nothing will bo loft un done for tho ploasuro and comfort of his Pat rons. Terms moderate and satisfactory. CHARLES H. DEXTER. GLOBE HOTEL. Main Street - - AstorlaOrecfon. N.KOEFOEDC PEOPEIETOlt BAY-VIE W HO USE, (Fifteen Miles Northwest of Astoria:) - At Unity, Baker's Bay, "W. T., .' . THE UNDERSIGNED HASPURCHASED tho above houso at 'this favorite resort. Having thoroughly renovated and furnished tho sumo with now material, it will be topt in lirsfcelass style. ' Tho table will bo furnished with the best tho market affords. Fresh Fish, Oysters and Glams in ovory stylo. No pains will,bo spared to make guests coniforfablo. Tho abovo houso is only one and a half miles fr6nithe Ocean Reach, where anglers may en joy" rare 'sport. Boats, carrying passengers, will ply between Unity and Astoria, connect ing with Columbia River boats. Tri-weekly stages will run between Unity and Shoul water Bay. JOHN HUNTER, Proprietor. CHEMEKETAHOTEL-Salem, Oregon. . ' WESLEY GRAVES, Propkiktor, S"Tho cheapest andbestllotel in tho State. FrooCoach.to tho Houso. . . Total....' . YSl.Wt 22 EXPENDITURES. f By "Warrants drawn on tho Treasurer and including all those paid since April 12. 1872: Treasurer's per centage..... S 44 96 Streot Commissioner 423 80 Marshal's foes 30 :5 Recorder's " 1"2 72 Fire Warden 10 00 Establishing Town grade .- 150 00 Fire Engine House 204 00 Lumber 80 03 Opening Main st. (special tax) 300 00 Teaming. 15 17 Merchandise 58 4J9 Repairing Jaih 3 00 Smith work 2 35 Boarding prisonors 29 32 Interest to January 1st, 1873 17 01 Attorneys foes 35 00 Election 10 00 Labor on road 3 38 Phia Houso has been" rofitte'd and newly fur nished Jn tho neatest manner, and guest will find all their cpmforts well attondodto, THq Tablo alw&ys supplied with tho' bolt of.tno season that tho market affords.r flS5Thoso vrhd desiro to have a good squaro nioal go to tho Globe. Terms moderate,. . ' For Sale Cheap for Cash I GOOD SUBSTANTIAL DWELLING Houso containing seven rooms. Lower rooms hard finished, together "with th'rco acres ot good Garden Land, all undor good fence. Or chard, Barn and Stablo, Storo-rooms, Wood houso and other buildings, situated at Skipa non Landing For further particulars, apply to Fern'. Woodward & Co, Portland or to RICHARD, HOBSON. Astoria.. Total $1,530 58 Receipts l,K)o 22 Indebtedness, Juno 30, 1S73 24 3t CHARLES S. STEVENS, Rocordor-. HENEY BERENDES, Fashionable Chenamm street, Astoria, Oregon. BOOT MAKER! YS3U Manufactures to order tho best quality of Boots and Shoes Repairing of all kinds ""a E. MIL WAIN, 05 Front and First Streot, Portland, Oregon. yS. WHOLESALE ANt) RETAIL DEALER in Stoves, Sheot-iron, Tin-plato, etc Plumb ing and Gas fitting cheaper than any other houso in town. G. B. 'COOK. YT. II. ANP'RUS. Oc c i d etv't a I Hotel, t (Kept on tho European Plan,k) COOK &ANDRUS..... '...PROPRIETORS Corner Firs t and Morrison steels, Portland. Cosmopolitan Hotel, (Kept on-tho European .Plan,) ZIEBER & HOLTON PROPRIETORS Cornor Stark and "Front stroets, Portland. American Exchange Hotel ' Cor. Front and Washington stroets. Portland Oregon, QUIMBY & PERKINS.... PROPRIETORS Free Coach to tho Houso. St.. Charles Hotel. Corner Front and Morrison streets. J. B. SPRENGER PROPRIETOR THE BEST HOTEL IN 'THE STATE, and tho only one made of brick in Portland. Tho house is superbly furnished, and supplied with all tho modern conveniences. FISK HOUSE-JACORKEILProi-riktor. First st., bet. Main and Madison, Portland. naving uougut mis weu Known houso, 1 re spectfully ask tho patronage of citizens and of tho traveling public. Good UlnnllJ fnrniiiltnil and beds always clean. Hot and cold baths Board, ,S4,0 a week. Board, with Lodging, oo0 to So. Meals, 2o cents. Lodging cents. Those wishing a good o,uiot place to board, please calL