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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.'