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-CS.- 1. V , -V-i . '"' . . O .-4. C2J Tri-Weekty 'Astorian ASTOKIA, OP.EGOX: I. C. IRELAND Krtitor. TUESDAY. Oct. 2S, 1S73 "T The Peruvian Minister has left for China to arrange a treaty at Pckin. The telegraph between the city of Mexico and Acapulco is now com plete and in operation. Seattle had an earthquake which nearly shook her out of her boots on the nineteenth. Mount Rainier took a smoke while this was going. S. 0. L. Potter and J. P. Roberts, both of whom have been employed in the office of Major II. M. Robert, will accompany that gentleman I&ist in a few weeks. Admiral Labo assigns as his rea sons for retreating fromCarthagena to Gibralter, with the Gorernment squadron, that his only iron-clad vessels were disabled. The Cunard Steamship Company have determined to withdraw their vessels from the West India service at an early day, and establish a daily line between Liverpool and' New York. Mi;. Samuel Winants, late of Ore gon, is reported to have been killed by a pile driver in California recent ly. Sam was one of the original Pony Express riders, on the plains. A generous, good hearted man. The official count of the recent election for Representative in Con gress, will furnish the exact vote and Colonel Xesmith's majority. It is, as far as ascertained, about 2,000. The total vote was comparatively liKlit. Letters from Pekin state than an edict had appeared stating that thirty -seven villages (Chwange tze) had been swept away by the waters of the Yungting river branches hav ing burst their banks, and that a great amount of human and animal life had been lost by the disaster. Preparations for Winter upon the V. P. R. R. are now completed. Every precaution that experience and wise forethought could suggest has been taken to guard against stop page. Miles of track have been raised at all exposed points from one to seven feet, new snow fences and sheds repaired. Xo fears are appre hended of any serious detention by snow this Winter. The road is a hundred per cent, better prepared than ever before. . It is understood that; after No vember 1st the Lake Snore and Mich igan Southern Railroads will reduce the wages of employes from 15 to 20 per cent.; also that the Xew York Central and Hudson River Railroads have concluded to reduce 10 per cent, or discharge a portion of their help. It is estimated that since the finan cial panic from 8,000 to 10,000 per sons have been thrown out of work. The Walla Walla Union says there is a prospect' that a railroad will soon be built between "Wallula, with T lail, broad gauge.' It seems that the O. S. X. Co., and some others, perhaps some of those who have been trying to push the' Portland, Dalles and Salt Lake road, have entered into the project of building a road from Wallula with the ultimate view of pushing it into Eastern Oregon, in the "direction of Baker- City, and fi nally on to or near Salt Lake, where it can connect with the trans-Continental road now in operation. The Mexican Congress is now in session. The President of the -Republic, members of the Cabinet, and Judges of the Supreme "Court, have appeared before Cpngress and taken tin oath to siipiTthetSny Consti tution. ?. President -lerdo -delivered" an" address en: Q' occasion, L-which" was responded to by the President of Congress. The Congressional Com mittee on Raihvaj's have been in structed to report bills now before them Tuesday and FjiSay 'of eaclr weelr liayc been aet'anart'fer thei consideration of rail way 9chenfciT THE TRANSIT Or YJCX ITS. The transit of the planet Yenus takes" place on UecemberS, 1S74, and this event is looked forward to with the greates't interest by scientific men all over the world. The United States Xaval Observatory will be foremost among the scientific insti tutions which will make a speciality of observing this event, Congress having appropriated the sum of 150, 000 foj this purpose, besides 2,000 for preparatory experiments, to de termine upon the best forms of in struments to be used in these obser vations. Several newspaper articles have been published, pretending to give the exact details of the scope of the observations to be made of this rare and interesting event, and the man ner of making them; but inasmuch as the committee appointed to decide upon these questions have not yet made up their minds as to the de tails of the plan to be followed, these publications have been premature. In reply to inquires in regard to the plans of the committee, Professor Newcomb, as their Secretary, has replied in substance:. That the jrin cipal reliance during the observa tions of the transit will be on photog raphy; and that arrangements are being made for equipping eight pho tographic stations four in the North ern Hemisphere, in China, Japan, and probably in the adjacent islands; and four in the Southern Hemis phere, in New Zealand, Chatham Island, Tasmania, and probably Iver- guelen Island. Each of these sta tions will be provided with an as tronomer, an assistant astronomer, and photographic assistants.. One, or perhaps two, ships of Avar will ac company the expeditions, and bring its members and instruments out and home. Further than this, nothing definite has, as yet, been decided upon. The expeditions sent out from different countries will, however, co operate to the greatest extent possi ble, so as to secure the fullest and most exact results. Another transit of Yenus will oc cur in 1SS1, and between the two will be the opposition of the planet Mars, in 1877. The daily increasing inter est in these phenomena, and their astronomical importance, may be yet more appreciated by attention to the following recent statement of a dis tinguished writer on astronomy, Professor R. Grant, Director of the Royal Observatory at Edinburgh: Tiie approaching transits of Yenu in 1S74 and 1SS1, are looked forward to by astronomers with intense in terest. Stpps haye already been taken by the principal nations of Europe to observe the transit of 1S74 with the aid of all the appliances of .modern science. The transit of 1 S81 will be eminently favorable for ob servation in America. Between those two important phenomena, there will occur one of those " oppo sitions' ' of the planet Mars, which I are peculiarly favorable for the .same purpose. We have thus three phe nomena the transit of .. Yenus in 1S74, the opposition of Mars in 1S77, and the transit of Yenus in 1SS1, ill favorable for obtaining a fresh de termination of the value of the solar parallax; and it cannot be doubted that the various effort which thnv will call forth on the part of astrono mers Avill lead to a value of that im portant element still more trust worthy than any yet arrived at. The Howard Association send from Memphis the following appeal: "To all sympathizing with suffering humanity, everywhere: The yellow fever is not abating, an,d God only knows when it will. Xew cases ap pear daily. Over one thousand are now sick. Our funds will not pay ex penses for six dirys. From the sick and dying a cry of distress and suffer ing comes great and loud. For -their sake send money and relief to pro cure nurses', stimulants and -nourishment, which are needed 'more than ever. .Send donations to A. D. Lon?- f'staff. President Howard Association." 'The Xew -Orleans Picayune special .says Galveston is full of rumors from Bryan, Calvert and Columbus. Tel egrams from Columbus report the fefver increasing fast, and ifc is very fatal. There were four .deaths in twelve hours. Theplacb' is-' almost depopulated. " - r k - In the Xational Board of Trade in Chicago October 22d, three resolu tions were reported by the Executive Council in reference to American shipping interests, and were taken up in debate. The first resolution , fa voring the payment by Congress of a bounty to American ship builders, met with almost unanimous disaj) proval. A delegate from Washing ton declared that ship builders there did not desire Government aid, and asserted that the cost of ship building on the Clyde was now only ten per cent, less than in America, and was constantly increasing by the advance of labor, coal and iron. Metherell, of Philadelphia, endorsed these state ments and said American ship build ers did not ask Government aid and needed no protection. The- resolu tion was tabled by a vote of 5S t'o 3. The second resolution, renewing the former recomendation of the Board for rebate of duties on ship stores for use by vessels in the foreign trade, was then taken up. The chief ambassador Iwakura and his two assistant ambassadors Ito and .Yamaguchi, have at last reached home, after their long wanderings. As yet nothing has been heard of them since their arrival, and it is more than likely that they will be visiting their friends or resting them selves before they enter upon active home duties. The Grand Jury of the Territo rial Court of "Wyoming returned an indictment of manslaughter against intermute, who shot General Mc- Cook. There is great indignation among McCook's friends, and open charges of bribery against some of the jury. Washington dispatches say in regard to the petitions of involuntary bankruptcy against Jay Cooke c0 Co, that there is no means by which they can evade passing through the Bankruptcy Court. As one creditor nas tnc power to force them into bankruptcy if he elects so to do. Dr. Linderman, Director of the Bureau of the mint, says that silver will be in general circulation as cur rency on the iirst of November. All the mints m the country have been ordered to work to their full capacity in coining silver. The bridge uniting Olympia and Swantown was broken down on Sun day by the weight of a drove of cat tle upon it. About fifteen head of cattle received a bath and two passed in their checks. Several buildings put up in Ta coma for business stands, in anticipa tion of the terminus, etc., have re cently been altered, and will be occupied as private residences. Mrs. F. Morgan, of Olympia, has been elected Enrolling Clerk in the present Legislature of Washington Territory. Forty car loads of tea, .direct from San Francisco, arrived in 2s ew York on the 21st. A twenty-thousand dollar horse race is soon to come off in California. Cultivation ov Prunes. Cr. H. H. rn.-ii.i r "T a, i rt .1 jLuiuu, or jL'oraana, writes as iollowt.: Ah j many immigrants arc coming to our j uuiu; uuu inquiring: -- v natbiiaiL we uoY" I wih to call the attention of your readers to a branch of industry wltich cannot be overdone one in which no other State in the Union can come into competition with us. It is the cultivation of the prune, or plum. jSo State -cabt oj the Pocky mountains can laUcth&n; they are de stroyed "by an inject. In Oregon the prune grows to perfection. In California it loses its prune nature and changes to a plum. Our market is the whole United States. !Mr. ValIinsc's crop of pi urns was sold to Allen & Lewis for 15c. per pound, for the ISTew York market. 'lli& crop from four acres yielding him 3,000. The labor o? gathering and drying was but a trifle. Air. Luelling sent hi prunes green to San Prancisco, and realized oe net for the crop. Mr. Miller, of Oregon City, sends hib dired to Baltimore. Prom every direction comes the word, " "We never saw the like; send us'all you can." I need not add the chances of a market when railroad communication is open up direct. I wish also to remark that Air. uelling sa3Ts a canning institution could afford to pay Sc. a pound for our choicest cherries ior the .New York market,- that he is con- Vf UKiv Ufc' EVERY KIND dono to order btantly receiving letters desiring consign- -" and satisfaction guaranteed. Linen, etc menfe tot no. .ny Itar&j w& Z$ffiSi3R$$$ftffl& to plant, Avhen hens in tuch astute asrours. bia river, ' ' u r "l t,r- i jj$ TXizw School Books. I have jit re ceived all the difterentldnds of aSTew School Books required to be used in this State, that can now be found in SanErancis.co.A.Uo, Slate pencils, Blotting pa;ls, a good as soitment o! Stationeiy, Drawing paper, CARD BOARD, Perforated board, Ink, (Carmine, Purple and Black). Likewise a new stock of Crockery, Clocks, and a large assortment of Lamp Chimneys, all of which will he sold cheap for cash. I. W. CASE.- The Domestic Sewing Machine took the first premium at the State Pair also, four blue ribbons for work. It also took the blue ribbon at two of the conntv fay-s. " L W. Case is agent for Clatsop county. win u"u see it ior yourselves. 15t .NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. r. J. m vr.Tix. r.Dvr. martix. p. y. d. iikxaiiu-. vQt Portland, Oregon, And Scm Francisco,' California. Importers and Dealers in FINE Brandies, Wnes, Liquors! Proprietors of the Celebrated " MILLER'S EXTRA OLD BOURBON WHISKEY -F Sole Agents for the J. F. CUTTER WHISKY, IIEXNESSY AND MARTEL' BRANDIES, In Bulk and Case, (bonded or duty paid), .UO) All Goods Pertaining to' the Trade, 0. S. X. Co.'s Block, Portland, ocJStf . 403 Erontfct, San Francisco. Sam. M. Smith, Cor. First and Ash sts., Portland DRUGGIST. AS JUST 11ECELVED A PULL STOCK of PAINTS AND OILS, ICalsomine Putty, (Assorted Colors), Paint and Whitewash BRUSHES,. LARD, OIL, ALCOHOL, Kerosene, Turpentine, Etc.- iTGenuino Bay Bum.5 o21tf Dancing Academy, Mason ic Hall,- Astoria, Oregon Tu esday , Th ursday ,Sat' rday rpiIE UNDERSIGNED, PUPIL OF PROF. . Charles Cardincll, will open a School for dancing at Masonic Hall, Astoria, Tuesday November 4th, 1S73. Classes will bo so arranged as to receive in structions three times a week, with a Soiree Sa turday evenings. For particulars, call upon or address: F. TE1UIAX, oc21tt Astoria, Oregon JTAMMS-fF. WEIsCZT, TEAMSTER. Office at J. Y. Gearhart's Store, Astoria. RDERS LEFT WITH 3IR. GEARHART for any kind of Teaminc. will bo nroumtlv attended to. Wood of all kinds constantly on hand. Orders solicited. oc-Jtf BURDETT OEGAM iHSl 1-J G. L. DkPr vxs, Dear Sir Tho Rup-J clott Organ that I tried at your house e SUITS ME BETTER Til AX Ayr 'OTHER bd KEEI IXSTK"3JE3nS. I EVER HEARD. There is a variety and sweeties of tone in these instru ments unsurpassed, in my opinion, and TSioir Popularity Is very EASILY ACCOUNTED for. FllANK UILDEII. (Tho eminent American Pianist), Mad. Anna JjMio.i Concert Troupe. ej gas? BURDETT ORGAN SEXD FOR CIRCULARS BEFORE YOU PURCHASE, TO BEATS IMG STORE ! G. Jb. J)cJ?jRAX.S, Manager,, Odcl Fellows' Temple, Portland, sllitf. Canon Creek Laixndry Jefferson-street, Portland, C. 31. PATTERSON Proprietor., 4' i 1 1. . AL'CTIONEEES. A- B. KJCK VINSON'. S. I. X. GILJU AB. Richardson eteHl??!ncnh0f Groceiw, Liquors ;;: "Vai. fcal- Liberal advances madt on consignment?. rin A. B.1UC11 AKDSUNr Charles S- Wright, Streets, Astoria. C,oodseceivcd on consign r merit and uld to tho highest bidder. scar KiSbourn, 2ER Ofiico 40 J-irst St., : AUCTIONEER- Portlands PROFESSIONAL CARDS. 1V1L L. McEWAS, RESIDENT ATTORNEY, Astoria, Oregon. 1IEXIIYS.A1KE2st, 2JOTA1IY -PUBLIC, ASTORIA, OREGON H. P. PARKER, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, ASTORIA, OREGON,. B5T" Always Ready for Busino?.""??a A. VAN bUSEN", XOtfARY PUBLIC, Astoria, Orkgo DR. P. V. DOED, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEONr ASTORIA, OREfiON. GfcOKGK II. UUJCHAM. H. Y. TUOMl'SOX. DURHAM & THOMPSON, Attoieys at Law, Portland.. Office 10a First Strcot, opposito Occidental Hotel. . ..J AT. P. AIULKEY, " ATTORNEY AT LAW - Portland.. Office in Pittock's Building, Cornor Front and Stark sts., (up Stairs;. Sl CAPLES & 1IORELANE, Attorneys at Laic, Portland, Oregon, Office in Pittock's Building, Corner of Front' and Stark street", (up Stairs;. slo 1LH.NORTILUP, ATTORNEY AT LAW, (Register in Bankruptcy), flmn:In Holmes' Building, Portland. O. P. 3IASON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, PORTLAND, OREGON. ST Land Cases and Titles a specialty .''SH 1ji. A. D. ELLIS, PHYSICIAN ANE SURGEON Office on Stark Street, Portland, Oregon Creo's Building Portland, 'Oregon iFrTTho Best Counsel; tho Best Draughts men; tho Best 3lodel Workman, and host Patent Agent at Washington; tho only reliable, placo to get your intentions put through in short notice. Badger's Music Store ole Agency for the IeatliK-gr I-usiriuiicnts of tiie "World HALLETTJAYISKO: PIANOS! POWERFULLY CONSTRUCTED, Highly linihed and elegantlv designed. Acknowl edged by tho greatest living Pianists Lwztr. Rubenstein and Loutncr to be tho mo&t re markable "Pianos in o.xistanco for Power. Sweetness, Durability, Brilliancy and Perfec mui nm C0; mcti tion ot louch (Boston) "Wonderful Cabinet, ORGANS!-' The mosi important invention of tho day ca pable of producing immense power, as well as every shade of delicate musical expression. Tjy Call and examine beforo purchasing." W. K. BAD GEE, Xo. 113 Third Street, (near tho Postoffice), Portland, Oregon. ' Patronize Home Manufactures. t AIXSLEY & DAVIDSON, Manufacturers and Dealers in Doors, Sash, Blinds, Frames, Shutters, Braokets, And all kinds of Scroll Sawing.- s'T' Having the best facilities and th(latcst im- proved wood working machinery for the manu facture of tho above articles, can offersuperior inducements to customers, and at San Fran cisco prices, at .Xieolai Bros' Mill. Also, not quality of Scas&ned Cedar Lum per, Ceiling, Kutie and Mouldrngs. - Wood Turning in all it3 branches, Itolluatcrs, 2s owell Potts, Billiard Bulls, Croquet Sets, etc., at iwiiK K-Corner of Front and Oakst?.f ttW 0re?on '-Auction Soles of Kcaf Tini'S 0rQec1erie!,-'feneral Merchandise and Horses. Salos-Vednesday and Saturday. 9 KRUMBIEN & GILBERT, ARCHITECTS AND DRAUGHTSMEN, INVENTOR'S EXCHANfiE. AICOLA1 BROS.' MILL A2W FACTORY. ,Cor Second and E Streets, Portland. EL Trenkma BLACKSMITH AND .TQQL MAKEI and manufacturer of of alL kinds' of Plainingt MouMings- and Taming tools, Saws of Till .kindaStraightencd and.Repifed. andjll kindsAof baw,Teetfi mado and repaired and saws turneiLand straightened! Orders jrt- -uiiSif -. OFronfat-.Tofikicd