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About Tri-weekly Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1873-1874 | View Entire Issue (July 31, 1873)
CzJ yy.-.i'iJmWJUB THE AST OB I A IT, ASTOBIA, OREGON: I. C. IRELAXl)t. .Editor. TJIU31SDAY July 31, 1873 Ot'EAX FRIEOTTTS COSTPAllED. Grain vessels now loading at San Francisco for Liverpqol receive about 4 10rf as an average,equal to $22 50 a ton. This is considered a high rate. So it is, as, compared with low rates paid formerly. .But it is idle to rail at existing facts when no amount of rail ing will help matters any. The Alta, of Fan Francisco, justly says: ""A large portion of the tonnage of the commercial world is employed carry ing grain to English docks, and they get paid, taking into consideration the proportionate supply of tonnage to demand, according to the time em ployed in the transportation, whether for "a few days from France, a. week from the Mediterranean, ten to twenty-live days from 2vew York, three months 'from Chile, or four months from San Francisco. The rates paid from each country hear a iiist proportion to the rates from all others." Tke Alt a presents figures to prove this. From the Pacific coast freights to Liverpool arc put at 22 50, as above stated. The time is about 150 days. By steam from New York to Liverpool the rate for wheat is 9 50 a ton; time, 11 days. By sail from Xew York to Liverpool, time 30 days, the charge is $S SO a ton. From this statement it appears, as the Alta remarks, that the sail vessel from Xew York gets about double the freight in proportion to the time that the vessel from San Francisco ob tains. So it will be seen that our sit uation on this coast is quite as favor able with, respect to grain freights as can reasonably be expected when the high rates from New York are duly considered. Bulletin, 24th. The above is all very fine as a clincher of the last nail driven in the producer's coffin, but it is too thin to stand the light of careful inquiry. Fight dollars and eighty cents per ton from New York to Liverpool is a shade above the average rate of freight, and only a shade. Large vessels will clear more money per an num carrying wheat from Astoria, or San Francisco, to Liverpool at $15 00 per ton, than tliev "will freighting from New York to Liverpool at the rate named, $8 80 per ton. There are man' things to be taken into the account, before pronouncing for or against a matter of this kind. Large ships avoid the drain of port charges whenever possible, in other words, take long voyages instead of short ones. The exxDcnse when at sea is comparatively light, and can be es timated, but the wise men of the Fast can never tell when the bills are all in, connected with port charg es. The charges both at New York and Liverpool are very high and will aggregate on athousan ton ship mak ing the voyage between the two ports over one thousand dollars, in cluding insurance, and wear and tear, leaving but $2,000 above expenses. Then from Liverpool to New York again, the expenses are the same nearly and the rates of freight rarely more than one half. So that vessels lose on the one hand (what they make on the other. Now $22 50 per ton from San Francisco, or Astoria, to Liverpool is better than $12 00 per ton from New York. Fifteen dollars per ton (in gold) from our port to the English channel is a good fricght, and vessels of a suitable size will pay a dividend of over one per cent, a month in cash, after allowing for ten per cent, ainmnal depreciation. The wheat rings have got a death grip on the grain growers of this coast, and this showing of compara tive freights is but a monopolist echo, to cover up the truth, and make pro ducers believe that all is being done for them that can be, and thus pre vent their taking any steps to help themselves. Farmers, you have en tered upon a glorious fight, there is a great tidal wave of expression cut loose, and the monied interests of the world will combine to stay its. How. But the producing classes can be conquerors in the fight if they but stand to their text. FIATTERY, Written for the Astorian. In an appeal to the powers that be," when reason, interest and argu ment fails", a resort to flattery often accomplishes the desired ob ject, 'lis the courtiers stockiri trade, and he whom " the king delighteth to honor" is found to possess the quality of its use to an eminent de gree, both in magnifying the virtues of his ruler, and glossing over his de fects of character. There are ex ceptions to these rules, when the very bluntness of a 'faithful, devoted ser vitor, in exposing the shortcomings of the ruling power, has challenged the admiration, esteem, and confi dence of the same. A truly great and noble mind, who can control men and means, who by his own -genius and force of charac ter has elevated himself to that posi tion that honor and wealth are freely accorded him, will ever esteem it a special favor to be candidly apprised of the candid opinions of his fellow men, relevant to mmseii ana ms acts, and will be able quickly to de tect the sordid and ambitious motives of an interested "flatterer, neverthe less will keenly appreciate the praise and flattery from tried and trusted friends, and not permit it to warp his vanity to the degree that passes from the sublime to the ridiculous. Man kind is peculiarly susceptible of flat tery. It is peculiarly grateful after a measure of reproof and censure has been freely meted out. There are those in this world who are ever ready to freely accord praise where it is due, whilst others are never wil ling to acknowledge the measure of praise that another be entitled to, and can see virtue in none others than themselves. Yes, can readily "see the mote in their brothers eye, but cannot detect the beam in their own eye. "Wc have always believed in a proper exposure of wrong where it existed, and according praise also, where it was deserved, without going to extremes on either side, and this should ever be the rule. "Ye have men in this State, who have done much to develop its re sources, and add materially to its wealth and population. Such men are entitled to and have received much praise. If such men, at the in stigation of bad counselors and flat terers, have exhibited a lack of judg ment in arrogating to themselves functions to which they arc not en titled, and have ignored true and consistent friends because they would not blindly enroll them selves under the banners of the flatterers, it does not justify or pal liate an attack upon works which re act -upon the best interests of the commonwealth. A proper discrimi nation in exposing wrong and praising merit is the true remedy for "We sav, "give the Result of tlic Regatta. The Republican State Contral Com- -Weare indebted tolv. K, Stevens, Sec- mittee will meet at Eugene City, Augiiht rotary of the Shoahvater bay Yacht Club, 7th ftt 7-30 p' M 0n thc 9th the Demo- fnr thft fnl WW vtatonont of tlio finnl ro- s cratic committee will meet at Portland to a w suit of the Regatta of the 25th, at Oyter ville: jENTRIES. Isaac Smith, enters the Lib Smith J. II. Whitcomb- Minerva S. A. Woodward, enters the JLir.io Brown CommOdoro G. II. Johnson Occidontal F. C. Davis enters tho Winship John Nelson, enters thc Julia REPORT OK SAILING. AUCTIONEERS. arrange for the campaign of October loth. Steps have been taken to becure a j subscription among printers to erect a j neat little monument to the honor of late John Fleming, who died at Oregon City about a year ago, bays the Enterprise. ZSIr. Henry Hewitt is at present acting British Yice Couiihul at Portland. Mast Time ! N'meof Yacht Sails ofraco. Roin&rks. ft. in h. m. s. j 1, Lib Smith... &W. oi'S. J. 401 Boats m. s. Minerva ...0.07 2, Minerva 840.11 0.13. 37 Beats Lizio Br...2.C2 3,LizzioBrown 877,11 3.1(. 43 Beats OccidentaLl.10 1, Occidental... oSO. 5 0.26. 5 Beats Winship 5.51 o, "Winship 578,11 3.34. Beats Julia 3.17 G, Julia. 7ir. 5 3.30. IS Time allowed to square foot '1 seconds. Length of race 20 miles. PRIZES AWARDED, lst.Silvor Cup, awarded to tho .Lib Smith 2d, Silver "Watch, to.tho Minerva Cd, Gold headed Cane, to tho Lizzie Brown 4th, Gold Anchor (charm), to tho Occidental The time is about the heat on record, and there could not posbibly have heen a more spirited or satisfactory contest. Beaver Lodge No. 35, I. O. O. I jwfut Meet every Thursday evening. S!at 8 o'clock, in the Odd Fellow's "pSrrf'llallt corner of Cass and Jefferson WTfK streets Astoria. Members of the Order are invited to attend. By order, N. G, i Oscar Kilbourn, AUCTION EER-Offico 40 first st., Portland. A. U. RICHARDSON. S. I. X. GILMAX. A. B. Richardson, AUCTIONEER Corner of Front and Onkgts., Portland. Oregon. Auction Hales of Ileal Et-tato, Groceries, General Merehandiscand Horses. Sales Wednesday and Saturday. t&T Largo assortment of Groceries, Liquors, ot.:., at Privato Sale. Liberal advances mado on consign m en ts. A. B. RICHARDSON SEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Charles S. Wright, AUCTIONEER Cor of Main and Chenamus Streets, Astoria, Goods'received on consign ment and sold to the highest bidder. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. Candidates. Among the candidates for nomination for Congress on the Re publican bide we note the names of Hon. T. "W. Davenport of Marion, Hon. J. jST. Dolph of Multnomah, Hon. "Bdn Simpson of Marion, and Hon. B. "Whitten of East ern Oregon. "VYe have not noticed the names of any yet on the other tide, in print. George H. Himes & Co. announce that they have "bought from G. Y. Hig gins, the type and printing material used in the publication of the Commercial Re porter and -will continue the publication as heretofore. It is not stated "what has he come of the Cunnel. Patronize Home Manufactures. AINSLEY & DAVIDSON, Manufacturers and Dealers in Doors, Sash, Blinds, Frames, Shutters, Brackets, And all kinds of Scroll Sawing. Having the best facilities and tho latest im proved woodworkingmachinery for tho manu facture of tho abovo articles, can offer superior inducements to customers, and at'San Fran cisco prices, at 2s icolai Bros' Mill. Also, best quality of Seasoned Cedar Lum per, Ceiling, Rustic and Mouldings. Wood Turning in all its branches, Ballustors, Newell Posts, Billiard lialls, Croquet Sets, etc., at NICOLAI BROS.' MILL AND FACTORY. Cor Second and E Streets, Portland. 'M. CHURCH & SON, Merchant Tailors, have removed to tho OLD POSTOFF1CE Room, opposite Odd Fellow's Temple, First st, Portland, Oregon Call and select your Cloth ing for tho season j31 tf DR. S. AV. DODD, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, ASTORIA, OREGON. . , Dn. A. D. ELLIS, ? ; PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office on Stark Street, Portland, Oregon ' WM. L. McEWAN, . RESIDENT ATTOKOT Astoria, Oregon. H. R. PARKER, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, ASTORIA, OREGON. RTT-" Always Ready for Business.""? One of the buoys which drifted from the enterance to Shoalwater bay was hauled across the Peninsula to Oysterville a few days ago, and is now lying in the bay at that place safely awaiting the Shu brick te replace it. Oregon City is taking a new start. Sevcrel fine buildings are in course of erection, and the "Woolen mills have start ed again in better trim than before the fire. ZAN BROTHERS Manufacturers of Wisps. Brooms and Brushes, Fiont st., bet. Oak and Pine, Opposito the old stand, Portland. iW Broom Corn wanted. j29tf OR SALE FOUR PAIRS OF DARK BRAMAS! ITS' Fowls four months old, full blooded, and of tho Boylo Strain $l"i 00 per pair. Address, THOMAS L. BIRNIE, j20tf Cathlamet.W.T. A. YAN DUSEN, NOTARY PUBLIC, Astoria, Oregon. n. II.NORTHUP, ATTORNEY AT LAW, (Register in Bankruptcy), fi'ick In Holmes' Building, Portland'. KRUMBIEN cfc GILBERT, ARCHITECTS AND DRAUGHTSMEN, INVENTOR'S EXCHANGE, Croc's Building Portland, Oregon.' KSTTho Best Counsel; tho Best Draughs men; tho Best Model Workmen, and best Patent Agent at "H ashington; the only reliablo place to got your intentions put through in short notice. O. P. MASON, ATTORNEY AT LA"W, PORTLAND, OREGON. AST Land Cases and Thles a specialty ."5"a ENTRAL MARKET, Stalls No. 27 and 28. Portland, Oregon. JOHNSON & SPAULDING, Dealers in all kinds of FRESH MEATS, and packers of Beef and Pork, 'lho highest price paid for all kinds of fat stock. j2jtf Thc Albany and Santiam ditch com pany -want 10,000 for two years, intercbt payable Semi-annually. This money will he well secured, and will be used to bring in water to Albany for- manufacturing purposes. ' . ? ' cases like this. devil his due." Wherever there be an exhibit of public spirit, commend it. It encourages renewed efforts, and rewards the labors of the past; and do this although there may be other things deserving reproof in the same individual "who receives your censure. We ever feel happier in contribut ing to the happiness of those around us. It is grateful to know that "we have the good opinion of our fellow men. It is gateful to know that we possess scjme virtues or advantages that are appreciated by those around us. " I he best ot us are those that have the least .faults and the real ization that we have some redeeming traits of character, that atone for our faults, aids materially in the battle of life. If we see in another that which has challenged our admira tion, wli3r hesitate to avow it or re peat the praise uttered by another. Confidence and esteem begets confi dence and esteem, and some of the most lasting friendships in life have originated by just such mutual avow als. It is only little minds judging others by their own standards that exhibit suspicion of treachery, and fails to detect the true motives that prompted it, or to gratefully appre ciate such an avowal prompted by the best and purest instincts. The shameful prostitution of flat tery should not preclude us from an acknowledgment of its virtues. . 0 Some papers whobc Editors thought Schuyler Colfax played out, now conclude that Colfax is as firm as ever in hearts of his friends. . The Oregon Iron works at Portland have concluded to continue business. Mr. J. A. Ivobb is now superintendent. Capt. "P. Pittbogen has been again installed as Secretary of the "Wallamet Iron "Works. The St. Charles Hotel, Portland, will be to let, after to-day. To Investors. Tho Northern Pacific Railroad Company has now built,1 oquipped and put in operation, nearly 517 miles of its main line ot road tnrougii an excellent coun try and along what is known as tho Yalloy Route to the Pacific. The finished portions already enjoy a largo ,and fast increasing trallic. The sections approachingVompletion connect thc chain of Lakes with the navigation of the Upper Missouri and Columbia livers with Pugot Sound, secure at once a large and profitable business and entitle tho Company to about 10,11)0,01)0 acres of oxccllont average land in fee simple. ith these accomplished results, tho Com pany offers, and is now rapidly selling, its Inrst Morgago Bonds, for completing tho construction and oquipment of its road across the Continent. After careful investigation, avo recommend those bonds as a well secured and unusually profitable investment. They havooO years to run; principal and inteicst aro payable in gold; tho interest (soven and three-tenths per cent) is equal now to about syi per cent in currency. Tho coupon and registered bond? can be exchanged for each other, at the pleasure of the holder. Gold checks for tho semi-annual interest on the registered bonds aro mailed to the post ofiico address of tho owner. These securities have the following elements of strength and safety : They aro the obliga tion ot a strong corporation; tney aro also a mortgage on the Road, its right of way, equip ments and franchises, and a lirst lean on its net earnings. In addition to this usually suf ficient security, thoro is pledged for tho pay ment of tho principal and interest a Grant of Land, averaging about 24,000 Acres per Mile for tho entiro length of tho Road. At tho average price per aero at which other Land Grants have thus far boon sold, this real estate security will yield more than 101,000 per milc moro than three times tho possible is sue of bonds. The Company has already begun thc pro cess of redeeming and cancelling its first mort gage bonds, as thoy aro now being received, at 1.10 in payment and exchange for tho Com pany's lands. J AY CUOKE & CO. , Philadelphia, Now York & W ashington, Financial Agents N. P. R. It. Co. P ORTLAND BOX FACTORY-Xorth Front street, Portland, Oregon. Boxes of every description constantly on hand, and mado to order. Orders addressed to John Harlow, corner of First and E streets, will meet with prompt attention. j21)tf I THE PORTLAND I ICE WORKS ' CHAS. F. BPvOWHNVPropr. Aro now prepared to furnish Ice to consumers in any part of thc city at 2 cents per pound. Ice will bo properly packed and shipped to consumers elsowherc at the same rate. Orders will receive prompt attontion. Address, C11AS. F. BROWN, j2fltf Poitland Ice Works. STEAMERS, STAGES AND SLOOPS U. S. MAIL AXD EXPRESS. ' from Astoria to Clatsop Beacli I Past HORSES! Good CARRIAGE! LEAVES ASTORIA EVERY TUESDAY , Thursday and Saturday Mornings. Arrive Samo Mornings at tho OCEAJS" HOUSE, - ' GRIMES HOUSE, " . - SUMMER HOUSE, ' And SEASIDE HOUSE. RETURNING Leaves thoso Houses every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, cennecting: with steamer to Portland each way. iVsT Distance twenty-four miles, fare ?1 .lO. 11. B. PARKER, Proprietor. KELLOGG HOUSE (Lato Intkrx.vtiox.yt.). Southeast corner Frp,nt and Morrison sts., Portland, Oregon. KELLOGG & RISLEY Proprs Board and Lodginj Meals Lodging per day.. 1 00 Jo JfcSRooms from $1 to $2 per week, with or without board. Baggage to and'fiom tho Ho tel free. j2!tf The Steam Tug Varuna Will leavo Astoria every . TUESDAY a.vd SATURDAY Morning, for PORT STEVENS, ; ' CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT, And UNPTT, Carrying Mails, Passengers and Freight. ft3t Other days of the week she will be ready to go anywhere that business may justify, ,1s prepared to lighter cargoes, freight, hay, cattle and wood. J . H. D. GRAY Agent, Astoria. ! The Ladies of ASTORIA WILL HOLD A FAIR 111 110 OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH HOW BUILDING IN ASTORIA OREGON. MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, August 4tli, rtt and 6tl, 1S73. AT SPIRITUAL HALL, ASTORIA. B3r Tickets, Fifty Cents. -51 regon Steam Nav. Coi ftPS KTOTICE-Boats of tho 0. S. A1 N. Company will leave As toria as follows : FOR PORTLAND, and intermediate points Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Mornings, at U o'clock. Returning, leavo Portland : FOR ASTORIA, and intermediate points On Monday, Wednesday and Friday Mornings, at u o'clock. J. C. ALNSWORTH, Pres NOTICE. Come to the Fountain Ono of the most at tractive establishments in Portland is .tho drug and perfumery store of our old friend Samuel M. Smith, corner of Ash and lirst streets. Mr. Smith was for many years senior partner of tho firm of Smith k Davis. And, besides being aC thoroughly practical druggist and chemist is, withal, as genial a gentleman as over grasped a hand in menasmp. nia store is fitted up and stocked in a magnificent manner with everything usually found in a complete stock of drugs, chemicals, porfum ories, etc, Rut tho feature par excellence is tho soda fountain, one of tho famous Arctic patent, an immense affair, a monument roared in marblo and silver to tho health of the thirsty. It has deliveries, on opposito sides, and can accommodate a rush, lt is stocked with Kissongen, Congress, Vichy, Soltzor and different kinds of syrups. Tho cooling appar artus is tho most perfect in use. and tho pro duct of that fountain a draught that surpasses "tho nectar of tho godsl' Office Oregon Iron Work?, South Front St. Portland, Oregon, April 215, lt7;5. J At a meeting of tho Stockholders of tho Ore gon Iron Works, it was resolved to continue tho business. Wc shall continue the business, as heretofore, and have added the manutacturo of BoM's Patent Similtanian Head Blocks for Saw Mills! A great saving of labor alse: Bobh's Patent Gang Edger, and Gang Lath Hill I Wo would invito careful inspection of our work and solicit the patronago of Mill and Steam boat men. Wo havo on hand a largo assort ment of OSEGOX MAIMB STOVJ3S! Persons wishing business in our line should give us a call, as wo are prepared to do work as low as good matorial and workmen will war rant. J.A. KUI5I3, j2. tf Supt. Oregon Iron Works. ONLY REGULAR PACKET BETWEEN ASTORIA AKD CLATSOP. Carrying the U S. IRflaU! Tho well known sloop rk MARY H., ;jfe, L W POOLE : Master Leaves Clatsop every Monday, Wednesday and Jbriday, on arrival of Stages, conncecting at Astoria with the steamer Dixie Thompson. Returning, leaves Astoria overy Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, connecting with tho Coaches for tho Beach. Extra trip3 made to accommedato tho traveling public. '! FOR SKEPAXON LAEDIXG. X AND AFTER THIS -DATE, UNTIL further notice, tho side wheel steamer i; & 'Mary Bell. J. X. FISHER MASTER Will leavo Astoria daily, On tho arrival of steamers from Portland car rying PASSLNGERS and BAGGAGE to tho Skipanon Landing, connecting with STAGES FOR THE SEASIDE HOUSE ! and all points on Clatsop Plains. Returning, will leave Skipanon samo evening. K'For freight or passago apply on board, or to Jb.C. CONDON, , Astoria, July 14th, 1873. FlavePs Wharf. KLASKAXIXE PAGKET. For Sale Cheap for Cash I OOD SUBSTANTIAL -DWELLING House containing seven rooms. Lower rooms hard finished, together with thrco acres of good Garden Land, all under good fence. Or chard, Barn and Stable, Store-rooms, Wood hnnso. nnd other bnildincrs. sitnnfnil ut Skinn- non Landing For further particulars, apply toH "Will ply regularly botwoon Astoria and Klas- -ard & Co, Portland or to kanme, leaving every Tuesday unl Saturday. Ferry. Woodward RICHARD HOBSUN, Astoria. From and after July lstlC73,tho A 2vo 1, fast sailing .lloop Cr. BLUE RACER, sib. EUGENE BROCK Master C-'Ollico at the U.viox House, Astoria.'