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J Tri-Weekly Astorian ASTORIA, OREGON: B. C IRELAXD Editor. SATURDAY. Nov. 8, 1873 A CENTEXARY, The coming 16th of December is the centenar y of an event which did much to hasten the war of American Independence. Of the many obnox ious acts affecting the rights of the American colonies, of which the British Parliament was guilty, none was more hateful than the levying of a tax upon the tea brought into our ports. It was immediately followed by an agreement, on our part to cease importing tea, and the coffers of the crown were not enriched five hun dred dollars by the tax. Finally, Parliament granted a relief to the East India Compairy in the form of a drawback of the whole of the duties on teas which, should be exported by it to America. The patriots were re solved to defeat this plan, and com mittees of correspondence were ap pointed to that end. Soon three tea ships arrived in Boston harbor. It was determined that it should, not be landed. A mass meeting was held on the 16th of December, 1773, and at its close, a party disguised as Indi ans rushed to the wharf, boarded the vessels, and threw the tea chests in to the bay. The excitement which this act caused, both in this country and in England, was unparalled. Parliament, in a rage, enacted the famous Boston Port Bill, which laid an embargo on that city. Events followed each other in rapid succes sion, and in sixteen months the first blood was shed at Lexington. Had it not been for the episode of the tea, the rebellion, though sure to break fourth in the fullness of time, would probably have been postponed, for years. This single act evinced to the haughty Tories of Parliament the determined spirit of the colonists, and incited them to thai madness which works the ruin of its victim. "We are on the eve of an era of cen tennials, and it will be impossible for us to commemorate them ail by a worthy celebration. But an Eastern paper suggests a fitting way of cele brating this event, which might be carried out very quietly and easily. It is that the whole country unite in an " "Universal Tea Drinking" cen tennial day. France is not prepared to go back to the regime of a century ago, is not prepared to deny the principles which underlay the Revolution. If nothing else stood in the way, it will be long before she will consent to see the white flag wave once more over her citadels and her armies. It may seem to some a trifling thing to dispute about, whether the white or the tri-color shall be the national ensign. It is not so when it is re membered that the former is the symbol of all that was odious in the old Bourbon despotism and tyrannj', while the latter is the token of what ever of political liberty France has enjoyed since 1789. The shortest time ever made in an ocean voyage from England to New York was by the steamer Adri atic, of the White Star Line, in May, 1 S72, the voyage from Queenstown to Sandy Ilook having been made in seven days, eighteen hours and fifty five minutes. The shortest time from New York to England was made in January, 1873, by the steamer Baltic of the White Star Line, which, arrived at Queenstown in seven days twenty hours and nine minutes. The shortest time of the steamer Scotia, of the Cunard Line, was from Queenstown to New York, in August, 1S79, in eight days, three hours and thirty-eight minutes. A "Centennial Commissioner" writes to the Philadelphia Press, sug gesting four things which it is neces sary for that city to do in prepara tion for the Centennial, viz.: Build new hotels, pave the streets, open a wide and direct avenue from Broad street to the Exposition buildings, and complete-the new. city, buildings.. WHEAT EXPORTS. Last Thursday the Oregon Metro politan Journals reprinted from the San Francisco Chronicle a statement showing the exports of Elour and "Wheat from the United States to Great Britain and Ireland since Sep tember 1, 1S73, as follews: From Flour bbls. "Wheat bush. New York, Oct 11 10S,124 o,2:U,V7u New Orleans, Oct 8 3,000 Philadelphia, Oct 11 4,05 2155,150 Baltimore, Oct 11 5,871 244,091 Boston, Oct 11 19,1551 05J05 San Francisco, Oct o0...8(J,77J) 2 70(j 17U Portland, (0.) Oct 25 12,200 201J20 As Portland (O.) exports through Astoria, and we have no account of so much flour there must be some mistake about that part of the state ment. From this Port (Astoria), from Septemher 1st to October 31st 1873, there were shipped to Great Britian and Ireland the sum of 11,692 barrels flour and 302,282 bushels of wheat. While on this subject we have a suggestion to offer Portland shippers. The experience of this year shows that notwithstanding the cheapness of water transportation over that bv rail, the farmers of Oregon would now be far behind in marketing their wheat if there had been no valley railroad. . The low stage of water in the upper Wallamet not as yet ad- mitting of free navigation. The necessity of more railroad will be seen this Winter when as has been the case, the Columbia river becomes frozen and the communica tion between Portland and Astoria suspended for six weeks. In times gone by such occurrences were fraught with little ill to commerce because our trade was small, but now if eight or ten wheat vessels should be closed up in the river and as many more shut out, the losses would be great With rail to this place communication with the inter ior would never be broken. With out the rail connection, the best plan is to store all the grain possible at Astoria in advance, so that vessels prevented from going above by the ice may load here and have quick dispatch to their destined port. The Boston Globe discusses the next Speakership of Congress, and concludes that skill in parliamentary law and facility in applying it are as necessary as a " clean record." It does not mention names, but is evi dently satisfied with the manner in which the office has been adminis tered. New Hampshire is already be ginning to talk about her Guber natorial canvass, although the elec tion will not be held until next March. REUNION OF PIONEERS. Bctteville, Oct 30th, 1S73. Editoe Statesman: I am directed by the Oregon Pio neer Association, recently organized in Butteville, most respectfully to ask that you give space in your col umns to this general notice, extend ing an invitation by the .Association to all Pioneers, requesting that they meet with the Association on the oc casion of a reunion entertainment to be given in Matthieus Rail, Butte ville, on the eleventh day of Novem ber. Gen. Lovejoy, Ex-Gov. Curry, and Gen. Joel Palmer will deliver short occasional addresses. The Pioneer Ladies and their Daughters of this place and vicinity constitute a com mittee of Superintendence on Culin ary Affairs. A bountiful board will be spread for all Pioneers and their families who may wish to be the guests of the Association on the fes tive occasion. The Aurora band will be present to discourse sweet music upon the very spot where many an Oregon Pioneer pitched his tent more than thirty years ago. The Committee on Special Invita tio'ns is composed as follews: P. X. jVIatthieu, Eli. C. Cooley, J. W. Grim, W. H. Bees. The exercises will commence at 10 o'clock p. m. on the 11th proximo and continue until the following day. During the entertainment, it is hoped that a more extended and thorough organization will' be ef fected. ..W..H.IIEES, Secretary.. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. The Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention, which has been in ses sion nearly a year, closed on the 30th. The Constitution of the State has undergone a thorough revision, and many important Changes have been made. The second Tuesday of De cember is the day set for submitting the Constitution to the people. Lest an important event should be forgotten, the Boston Journal re marks: "There is a State campaign going on in Massachusetts, whether it is visible or not. The election will be held at the appointed time, a Governor will be chosen and both branches of the Legislature will be filled." The Corn crop of the United States last year, according to the es timates of the Department of Agri culture, was 1,092,000,000 bushels. The Department this year estimates the crop about one-fourth below an average. The Chicago Drovers' Journal places the crop, with the sur plus of old on hand, at three-fourths of that of last year. The prudishness which avoids calling tilings by their real names, " a spade, a spade" etc., and resorts to all sorts of verbal device to escape the employment of some peculiar term which it thinks offensive, says the Bazaar for December, is the worst form of immodesty, for it gives proof of impure thought while it hypocritcally strives to disguise it. A woman that cannot say leg, shirt, body, or trowsers, without becoming red in the face, is not a lady she is untaught, uncultured, vulgar. School. BooEch. Now is tho timo to buy School books to conform with tho new law. For first introduction there is a discount of 83 t)er cent. from retail prices, as follews: Pacific Coast Retail. Introductory. First Header 2-5 $ K Second Header 50 3oi4 Third Reader 73 50 Fourth Header 100 0ij Fifth Header. 1 25 S. Spoiler. 85 233A Hopkins' .Manual of Amer ican Ideas, (in place of Sixth Hoader), 1 50 1 00 All of which may now be found in Astoria, at tho store of I. W. CASE, oc21eod Chonamus streot, List of Letters Remaining in tho Post-of-fico at Astoria, unclaimed, on tho 1st day of November, 1S7:J; Andrews, Mrs. Will Jossen, Capt. G. M. (2) Archloss, V. Jackson, Albert Borgland, N. 0, Johns, Mrs. Minna Church, A. B. Kluin, Joseph Clements, Capt. "Win. Keum, Joseph Howard, Frank . Morrow, John Hill, Chas L. Overton, Daniel Hill, George Hego, JohnB. Hill, George "W. Sievertson, Nils Hain, Jack Scott, Walter Irvin, William Sanderson, H. November Sth. " Our Birth Day," as tho Orator expresses it: "We havo withstood tho thunder storms of 43 Winters, amid pecuniary embarrassments and bad whiskey but still wo livo. Mo and tho Orator of M. G. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Corbett, Failing & Co. Successors to Henry Failing and 11. W. Corbett &Co.f 53 and 55 Front st, Portland. MPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEAL- ors in HARDWARE, CUTLERY, edianics' Tools, AND 1 1 STEEL, ROPE, Etc., Etc. Agents for tho salo of Dupont's GUNPOWDER. nOtf JACOB 43 Eront st., Portland, Oregon. AGENT OP THE Brownsville Woolen It. Ill, Is now Prepared to Sell ALL KINDS OF WDDLEH GOODS TO HE TRADE, Such as FANCY CASSIMEKES, New Style; DOESKINS, Various Shades; BEAVERS, " " HARD TIMES, and TWEEDS; BLANKETS, Red, "White, Blue, Grey; FLANNELS, Twilled, White, Blue, Red; Plaid Flannels; " Twilled Flannels; Knitting Yams, all Colors. US" Tho abovo Goods aro equal in Quality, Patterns, and Shades, to any Goods manufac tured on tho Pacific Coast . . .n'Uf NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. FRANK FABRE, at tho Central Markot, Portland, has enlarged his COFFEE stall, and added such improvomonts as will enable him to provide Epicures with tho best in tho Market Parties furnished with Hot Coffoo on short notice. Givo tho Central Market Coffee Stand a trial ocltf Administrator's Notice. TN THE PROBATE COURT OF CLATSOP JL County, State of Oregon, before his Hon. J. . Mofiit, Judge. In tho matter of tho estate of George Summers, deceased. To all whom it may concern, greeting: Notico is hereby given, that by consideration of tho abovo en titled Court, I, Charles S. "Wright, havo been appointed administrator of tho estate of George Summers deceased, and as such requiro all persons having claims against said estato to present tho same to me with tho proper vouch ers therefor, for approval, within six months. And any person knowing themselves indebted to said estate are respectfully requested to call and settlo therefor without dolav. CHARLES S. WRIGHT, Ti x i xi -N- n , ' , Administrator. Dated this, !N ov. 3d, 1S73. nS (iw JA3IES W. WELCH, TEAMSTER. Office at J. W. Gearhart's Store, Ahtoria. ORDERS LEFT WITH MR. GEARHART for any kind of Teaming, will bo promptly attonded to. Wood of all kinds constantlv on hand. Orders solicited. oc4tf Rock River Paper Cornp'ys PATENT FELT ROOFING ! PUT ON FOR EIGHT DOLLARS PER SQUARE. Prepared Plastering Board, Sheathing, and Carpet Paper. For salo by It. C. MORRICE. Masonic Teniplo, Portland. Regalias and Trimmings I Only Regalia House in tho State. "jljTASONIC BOOKS AND BLANKS, GOLD JL.TJL and Silver Loces, Fringes, Spangles, Stars Bullion, etc. H. C. MORRICE, nfitf Masonic Temple Portland. Willamet Iron Works Incorporated Sept. 11, ISOo. Cor. North Eront and E sts., Portland. P. FITTBOGEN, I PETER TAYLOR, Secretary. President. IRON AHD BRASS FOUNDERS, BOILER MAKERS, General Machinists, and ENGINE BUILDERS MANUFACTURE and IIAVE FOR SALE High and Lou Pressuro Marine and Sta tionery Engines and Boilers; Saw Mills, Grist Mills, Quartz, Mining, and Agricultural Ma chinery, WATER WHEELS of several pat terns, oqual to any imported, on hand and made to order, of any size. REL' AIRING of Machinery and Boilers promptly attended to, and executed with neatness and dispatch. Tho Largest and BEST STOCK OF PATTERNS north of San Francisco. No charge for tho uso of thorn. Agents for KNOWLES' PATENT STEAM PUMP, the best in use. Also, Agents for tho AMMON1ACAL PREPARATION for tho removal of Boiler scale, DkGroot's Or namental Iron Fence, a variety of beautiful pattorns for Cometeries, etc. Houso Castings, etc., etc. JAMES LOTAN, nlitf Superintendent jET"Tf you want to savo a fortuno buy and soil with men who advertiso it tho Astorian. Bramel's offee Stand NOW OPEN. Chenamus Street, Astoria, Oregon. THE PUBLIC NOW SUPPLIED WITH a superior quality of Hot Coffee, Cakes, Oysters, Pig's-Feet, Confectionery, Cigars, Tohacco, Pipes, Notions, etc. Ksr Givo mo call, at tho now Stand, Brown's Building. oc2Stf G-ennania Beer Hall -AND- BOTTLED BEER DEPOT, Chenamus Street, Astoria TnE PUBLIC ARE INVITED to call and leave their orders. Splendid Lager five Cents a Glass, Free Lunch every Night. oclStf ERNST PAPMAHL, Proprietor. Sam. M. Smith, Cor. First and Ash sts., Portland. IHIUGGIST. TTAS JUST RECEIVED A FULL STOCK PAINTS AND OILS, KaSsomine Putty, (Assorted Colors), Paint and Whitewash BRUSHES, LARD, OIL, ALCOHOL, Kerosene, Turpentine, Etc, Q5"Genuino Bay Rumrsa , o21lf AUCTIONEERS. A. B. RICIIAEDSON. S. I. X. GILWAIJ. A- B. Richardson, AUCTI0NEER-Corner of Front and Oak sts., Portland, Oregon. Auction Sales of Real estate, Grocones, General Merchandise and Horses, bales Wednesday and Saturday. xff Largo assortment of Groceries, Liquors, etc., at Private Salo. Liberal advances made on consignments. A.B.IUCHARDSOX Charles S. Wright, ATJCTIONEER-Cor of Main and Chenamus Streets, Astoria. Goods received on consign ment and sold to the highest bidder. Oscar Kilbourh, AUCTIOXEElt-Ofiico 40 First st., Portland. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. FRANK J. TAYLOR, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, ASTORIA, OREGON. Office Brown's Building. Special attention given to tho examination of titles and the col tection of debts. oc-'iUtf M. L. McEWAN, RESIDENT ATTORNEY,. Astoria, Oregon. HENRY S.AIKEN, NOTARY PUBLIC, x ASTORIA, OREGON. H. B. PARKER, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, ASTORIA, OREGON, tfrT" Always Ready for Business. ""Sa A. VAN DUSEN, NOTARY PUBLIC, Astoria, Oregon. DR. S. W. DODD, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, ASTORIA. OREGON. GEORGE ir. DURHAM. H. Y. THOMPSON. . DURIIAM & THOMPSON, Attorneys ,t Law, Portland.. Office 103 First Street, opposiio Occidental Hotel. nuiy M. F. MULKEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW - Portland. Office in Pillock's Building, Corner Front and Stark hts.. (up Stairs). slti CAPLES MORE LAND, Attorneys at Law, Portland, Oregon Office in Pittock's Building, Corner of Front; and Stark streets, (up Stairs;. sl( II. H.NORTHUP, ATTORNEY AT LAW, (llogisler in Bankruptcy), Qpptpk in Holmes' Building. Portland. O. P. MASON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, PORTLAND, OREGON. tf5TLand Cases and Titles a specialty ."SW Dn. A. D. ELLIS, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office on Stark Street, Portland, Oregon KRUMBIEN fe GILBERT, ARCHITECTS AND DRAUGHTSMEN, INVENTOR'S EXCHANGE, Croc's Building Portland, Oregon.. re5Tho Best Counsel; tho Best Draughs-. men; tho Best Model Workmen, and best Patent Agont'at Washington; tho only reliables placo to get your intentions put through irt short notice. P. J. MARTIN. EDTK. MAIiTIX. D. T. B. ITESAIItP ?. I AIAAAAWA&AI W Wl Portland, Oregon, And San Francisco, California. Importers and Dealers in FINE Brandies, Wmes, 1 Liquors Proprietors of the Celebrated. ' MILLER'S EXTRA OLD BOURBQH MBHII" Sole Agents for the J..F. CUTTER WHISKY, HENNESSY AND MARTEL BRANDIES. In Bulk and Case, (bonded or duty paid), and All Goods Pertaining to the Trade. 0. S. N-C0J3 Block, Portland, oc23tf 4US Front st, San Francisco. EL Trenkmann, 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 kind3 of Saw Teeth made and repaired and saws turned and straightened. Orders at tended to promptly. H. TRENKMANN, aul8tf 40 Front st, Portland, George A. Pease Pacific Boot and Shoe Storo, Is now prepared to wait on his customers, At The Old Stand Again I S. "W. Corner First and Morrison. Streets PortlaDdOrogon. ,&tf