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LzD -vmuat " I '" ' ' " -' ' ' ' " " " " " " "" - ' 111 I ...I Tri-Weekly Astorian ASTORIA, OREGON: if. t TREI.AX......t .....Editor.1 THURSDAY Oct. 23, 1873 FATROXS OF Hl'SBANDRY. The introduction of farmer's Gran ges into "Wasco county, leads the Dalles Mountaineer to advise ever' on of toil, be he farmer, mechanic or stock man, to unite with this order and make it in its practical workings, what it is in theory. Two great objects can be accom plished by the successful working of this institution among the people. One is the pecuniary advantages, to be derived; the other is the reform in the management of the various departments of Government. The former will be accomplished when the mechanic can buy cheaply those articles not manufactured bv him- self, and which he requires; and to seii at trie best possible price, the products of his labor; or in other words, to bring the producer and consumer into closer relations, with out the interventions of a series of middle-men. One of the indispensi ble parties between producer and consumer, is the carrier. While the carving business will nfever be dis pensed with while civilization lasts, it is the policy of the Grangers to cheapen it to fair remunerative rates and prevent oxtortion. The reforms that are sought can not be attained all at once, but must be accomplished gradually. AVe in Oregon manufacture but few of our agricultural implements, and the money that is paid annually for these, by the people of this State, amounts to a large sum. It is esti mated that a profit of fifty to one hundred per cent, is paid by the con sumer over the manufacturers price. If the agent of the manufacturers could be the agent also of the Grang ers, and the individual Granger could buy his implements at the manufact- urei's c priccs, the saving would be great. The same system might be adopted In all other articles, and might be arranged for the local trade in each county, and the principal settlements t hroughout the State. To accomplish these reforms and to secure these benefits to the farmers, a cash sys tem must be adopted, and the credit system .with its interest exactions must cease. The political reforms that can be effected through the Grangers are not the least of .its recommendations. "While the Gran gers do not propose to establish a separate political organization, they are expected to so far lose their identi ty w th the old political parties, as to not vote for unpopular men. "We would recomend to the differ ent Grangers throughout the States, lo appoint a committee in each, on I political reform, whose duty it should be to examine into the conduct of precinct, county and State . officials, and if any dereliction of duty or mis conduct is found, arraign that officer 1 efore the bar of public opinion, by publishing the facts in some news paper circulated at the place where Hiich officer resides. Let it be under- i stood by every officer that his offi cial acts arc being strict' examined by a committee of the Grange;- that his short comings will be exposed, to the public, and that his good conduct will be appreciated and understood, i-sid the first great step to political reform has been accomplished.. It does not seem to be generally 3:novn that the National Banking Act contains a section by which every stockholder is responsible at law for double the amount of stock owned by him. Of course this makes the stockholders of every National jank in the countr- liable for as much again as the full cash capital of their respective institutions. George Francis Train, who arriv ed only last week from Europe, hav i ng become disgusted with ,the coun try, politics and people, sailed away again on the iSth leaving, he saysj forever. WHAT IS WANTED. All the talk about having the gen eral government build a double track rail-road from Chicago to New York, to insure cheap transportation-, is mere nonsense. Before urging this measure too strongly, -its friends should point out some one public im provement authorized by Congress, that either has been cheaply done, or the use of it was cheap after its com pletion. The fact is, it costs the na tion ten dollars to do a job that a State would do for three, a county for two, or an individual for one. If it were to build rail roads of its own, it may be taken for granted that they would cost twice as much as compa nies would contract to build them, while the operating expenses would be four times as great. Think of se lecting engineers and brakesmen by party caucus, or conductois, to ac commodate Congressmen; and every employe stealing to the extent of his opportunities. We have been blessed with a great variety of hum bugs of moderate proportions in our day, but this touches the sublime. Instead of running oppositions to its citizens, the administration will have enough to do to regulate existing routes, and put an end to abuses. It is bad enough to be bled at every pore by corporate extortion. What would be the result if, in addition to a hundred millions expended, fifty thousand more place beggars were quartered on the Treasury? Private capital will always seek profitable employment if it has op portunity. The great error of some of the States has been that in con ferring charters, they have provided that no other roads should be built parallel and competing, within wide distances. Break down these barri ers, and confer franchises on all who desire. New routes will then be constructed just as fast as they will pay. It is idle to expect anything in advance of that condition. The true relief lies in enlarging ca nals and multiplying shipping. All the commerce of the country has now centered in few hands. There is no competition. We are only allowed single lines on the rivers and great lakes, and at prices the owners see fit to fix. If Congress is going to take any stock in the carrying trade, let it build a hundred lake and river steamers to be run at cost. This would settle railroad charges. Until rival lines are put in operation, it is idle to look for relief. The country has been sold to monopoly. All routes to the West are under effective blockade. It can only be raised by a free ' field and open fight. Give freedom to the seas and freedom to the land, and the problem of cheap freights will speedily solve itself. BEATIIOF CAPTAIN ICAXXi. It seems, after all that lias been said to the contrarv. concerninsr the death of Capt that he died from natural causes. These facts are produced from scientific research and it is another proof that such baseless scandals as this has been, are only the result of diseased imag inations and the talk and surmises of ignorant and designing persons. The telegraph already informs us that "aIiy Morton denies absolutely that he. ever had 'any suspicion of foul plaj- in connection with the death of Captain Hall, or tbat he ever, to the best of his knowledge and belief, told any one that he had or gave any one reason to suppose he had. "When Capt. llall returned from the sledge expedition, Dr. Bissel was employed in the observatory about two hun dred yards from the Polaris. As he saw Capt. Hall and part'- approach he went down and greeted and shook hands with them, and returned im mediately to his work at the obser vatory. Captain .Hall and party f went to the vessel, and all partook of some coffee which all the crew of the vessel had previously drank. The coffee was prepared by the cook, and was given- to the party either by himror Joe, or Hannah. The party were unaffected by the coffee except Captain 'Hall, who was immediately attacked- with something. After J vomiting he fell into a state of insen- sibility. It was half an hour after the return of the party when Bissel was summoned from the observatory and found Captain llall already in a comatose condition. WhenCaptain llall revived from this state of insen sibility it was found that his left side was paralyzed. This is considered by medical men an absolute refuta tion of the charges of poisoning. The. suspicion that Dr. Bissel caused the death of Hall is baseless. It is un doubtedly felt by his friends, many of wThoni wTere also warmly attached to Hall, to be most harsh and cruel. The symptoms and medical treat ment of Captain Hall have been sub mitted to the most eminent medical men of the country and by them his death has been unhesitatingly pro nouced to have been due to natural causes, and the treatment employed by Dr. Bissel is endorsed as exactly that which was required and the on ly treatment proper under the circumstances." Eastern Election. Ohio election returns as yet are of very unsatisfactory character, and it is impossible the state definitely who is elected Governor. The Demo cratic State Committee from their official returns received from eighty two counties, and guess as to the oth er counties, claim that Allen is elect ed by 700 majority. The Republicans do not give up as yet, and claim that nothing but full official returns can definitely decide the question as to who is elected. There is little doubt the Republicans have elected their whole State ticket, with the excep tion of Governor. Iowa returns received by the chair man of the Republican Central Com mittee, from sixty-six of the one hundred counties in the State, give Carpenter's majority at 12,417 Grant's majority last year in the same coun ties was 43,000. The-heavy Granger and Democratic counties are all in, and the remaining counties to be heard from will doubtless increase Carpenter's majority to not less than 21,000. Temple Xolge Xo. 7 A. F. & A. M. Regular Communications first and third Saturdays in each month, at 7 o'clock l'. m., at tho llall in Astoria. Members of tho Order in good standing are invited to at tond. By ordei of the W. M. Beaver Lodge No. 35, I. O. O. F. . i. Meet every Thursday evening. Sat 7 0'olock' in tho Odd Fellow's 5c-llall, corner of Cass and Joftorson 9tto streets, Astoria. Mombers of the Order are invited to attend. By order, X. G, NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. I7RANK FABRE, at tho Central Market, . Portland, has enlarged his COFFEE stall, and added such improvements as will enable him to piovido Epicures with the best in the Market. Parties furnished with Hot Coffee on short notice. Civo tho Central Market Coffoo Stand a trial ocltf r. J. MAKTIX. KDW. MAKTIX. I). V. 15. IJEXAIIti:. E. MARTIN && Co.-, Portland, Oregon, And San Francisco, California. Importers and Dealers in FINE . Brandies, Wines, Liquorsl Proprietors of the Celebrated ' MILLER'S HIM OLD Sole Agents for the J. F. CUTTER "WHISKY, HEXXESSY AND MARTEL BRANDIES, In Bulk and Case, (bonded or duty paid), -AND- All Goods Pertaining to the Trade. 0. S. X. Co.'s Block, Portland, ociJtf 4US Front st., San Francisco. Dancing Academy, 3Xasonic Hall, Astoria, Oregon Tuesday, Thursday,Sat'rday THE UNDERSIGNED, PUPIL OF PROF. Charles C'ardinoll, will open a School for dancing at Masonic Hall, Astoria, Tuesday November 4th, 1S73. Classes will bo so arranged as to roceivo in structions three times a week, with a Soiroo Saturday ovenings. For particulars, call upon or address: F. TERMAN, oc21tf 4 Astoria, Oregon ORTLAND BOX FACTORY North Front street, Portland, Oregon. Boxes of every description constantly on hand, and made to ordor. Orders addressed to J ohn Harlow, corned of First and E ' 8treeti, will meet with prompt attention. jtf MISCELLANEOUS. Sain.'.M. Smith. Cor.First.and Ash sts., Portland. DRUGGIST. TTAS JUST RECEIVED A PULL STOCK PAINTS AND OILS, Kalsomin Putty, (Assorted Colors), Paint and Whitewash BRUSHES, LARD, OIL, ALCOHOL, Kerosene, Turpentine, Etc, iWGcnuino Bay Rum.-i o21tf JAMES V. 1VEJLCH, TEAMSTER. Office at J. "W. Gearhart'fa Store, Astoria. ORDERS LEFT WITH MR. GEARIIART for any kind of Teaming, will bo promptly attended to. ood of all kinds constantly on hand. Orders solicited. octf THE WHOLESALE OYSTER CO. T?(pX A. S. Gross, Portland, ve " i. v.y 2J Agent THIS COMPANY IS NOW READY TO deliver from ono to ono thousand sacks of rosh Oysters, direct from their native element throe times a week; wo can furnish all kinds, In any Quantity, at prices Defying Com petition. Customers can rely upon regular tri-woekly supplies, either in sunshino or storm We never Fail, and Always last the Sea ton Through. G. "W. WARREN" & 00,, oc2tf Afctoria, Oregon. 'J Oysterville, Siioaiavater Ray, Pacific County, "W. T., "WHOLESALE OYSTER COMPANY, E. A. BEAN & CO., Agents, CENTRAL MARKET, PORTLAND. HAYING INSTITUTED the Independent Oyster Company, at Oysterville, will put Oysters into the Portland market at tho lowest rates, We now havo 3,000 BASKETS OF THE BEST Oysters in tho Bay, ready for export. Orders filled with promptness and dispatch. Sundto A. WING & Co., Oysterville, oc2tf Shoalwater Bay, W. T. BURDETT ORGAN 5?l G. L. DkPiuxs, Dear Sir The Bur dett Organ that 1 tried at your house SUITS ME BETTER THAN ANY OTHER RKEI TSSTHU3IEST I EVER HEARD. Thero is a variety and sweetness of tono in theso instru ments unsurpassed, in iny opinion, and e HI E8 Tlieir Popularity Is very EASILY ACCOUNTED for. FRANK GILDER. (Tho eminent American Pianist), Mad. Anna Bishop Concert Troupe, BURDETT ORGAN SEND POR CIRCULARS BEFORE YOU PURCHASE, TO 'CI Cj G. X,. DePnAjSrS,3an6ger, Odd Fellows' -Temple, Portland. . sNJtf Established Twenty-two Years. S. J. MoCormick, PUBLISHER: Franklin Book Store! BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, 19 First Street, Portland, Oregon. . Constantly on Hand, a full Stook of STANDARD SCHOOL BOOKS, And Staple Stationery. Gerniaiiia Beer Hall BOTTLEDBEER DEPOT, Chenamus Street, Astoria. THE PUBLIC ARE INVITED to call and leave their orders. Splendid Lager five Cents a Glass, Free Lunch every Night. oclStf ERNST PAPMAHL, Proprietor. NOTICE. Tho public are hereby notified that tho undersigned has purchasod tho Wash llouso business of Hung Leo. corner of Chenamus and Main streets, Astoria, but will pay none of Hung Leo's debts. LEE WAH Astoria, Oct. 14, 187o, oe'ilt AUCTIONEERS. A. B. RICHARDSON. S. I N GILJUS. A.'B. Richardson, ATJCTINEER-Comer of Front and Oak Ftp., Portland, Orogon. Auction Sales of Real Instate, Groceries, General Merchandise aid Horses. Sales Wednesday and Saturday. K-Largo assortment of Groceries, Liquors, etc., at rnvato Sale. Liberal advances made on consignments. A. B. RICHARDSON , Charles S. Wright, AUCTIONEER Cor of Main and Ghonamus Streets-, Astoria. Goods received 'on consign ment and sold to the highest bidder. Oscar Kilbourn, AUCTIONEER Office 40 First St., Portland. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. "Vm. L. McEWAK, RESIDENT ATTORNEY, Astoria, Oregon. HENRY S. AIKEN, T NOTARY PUBLIC, ASTORIA, OREGON. II. B. PABKEK, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, ASTORIA, OREGON. xrer" Always Ready for Business. "1T A. VAN DUSEN, NOTARY PUBLIC, Astoria, Oregon. DR. S. W. DODDr PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,. ASTORIA, OREGON. GKOItGK If. DURHAM. II. Y. THOMPSON. DURHAM & THOMPSON Attorneys at Law, t Portland-. Oflico 100 First Street, opposite Occidental Hotel. aulsi M. F. IMULKEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW - Portland. Oflico in Pittock's Building, Corner Front and Stark sts.. (up Stairs). . slt CAPLES fc MORELAND,' Attorneys at Law, Portland, Oregon Office in Pittock's Building, Cornor of Front and Stark streets, (up Stairs). h1i II.H.NORTHUP, ATTORNEY AT LAW, (Register in Bankruptcy), Office In Holmes' Building, Portland. O. P. MASON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, ' PORTLAND, OREGON. KIT Land Cases and Titles a specialty ."att Dk. A. D. ELLIS, PHYSICIA-N AND SURGEON Oflico on Stark Street, Portland, Oregon KRUMBIEN & GILBERT, ARCHITECTS AND DRAUGHTSMEN, INVENTOR'S EXCHANGE, Creo's Building ....Portland, Oregon-, xrsrTho Best Counsel; tho Best Draughs men; tho Best Model Workmen, and best Patent Agent at Washington; tho only roliablo place to got your intentions put through in short notice. Badger's Music Store; Sole Agency for the XiCartiiiir Instruments ol'tlte World, HALLETT, MVIS & CO.' PIANOS ! . POWERFULLY CONSTRUCTED, Ilighly finished and elegantly designod. Acknowl edged by tho greatest living Pianists Liszt, Kubenstein and Loutner to bo tho most re markable Pianos in existance for Power, Swoetncss, Durability, Brilliancy and Perfec tion of Touch 6M6I WOOD'S &C0.V 1 (Boston) . t "Wonderful Cabinot, . ' .ORGANS!;.' The most important invention of the day ca pable of producing immenso power, as well as eyory shade of delicate musical expression. i Call and examino before purchasing." "W. K. BADGER, No. 113 Thiid Street, (near the Postoffice),. Portland, Oregon, i Patronize Home Manufactures. AIJSTSLEY & DAVIDSON, ' Manufacturers and Dealers in Doors," Sasht Blinds', Frames, Shutters, Brackets, And all kinds of Scroll Sawing. Having tho best facilities and tho latest im proved wood workingmachinery for the manu facture Of tho above articles, can offer superior inducements to customers, and at San Jbran cisco prices, at Nicolai Bros' Mill. Also, best quality of Seasoned Cedrfr Lum per, Ceiling, Rustic and Mouldings. Wood Turning in all its branches, BallustorsNowell PfV3t2 UllllflTfl Knllc? Pl-nminl fSr.la rxtr. o NICOLAI BROS.' MILL AND FACTORY. Cor Second and E Streets, Portland. H. Trenkinaim? BLACKSMITH AND TOOL MAKER and manufacturer of of all kinds of Plaining, Moulding, and Turning Tools; Saws of all kinds Straightened and Repaired, and all kinds of Saw Teeth mad and repaired and saws turned and straightened. Orders at tended to promptly. H. TRENKMANN. utttf 40 Front tt.-Portland,