CZ3 Tri-Weekly Astorian ASTORIA, OREGON: 2. C. IBEI.AXI Edito. SATURDAY Kov. 15, 1S73 It is rumored that the managers of Italian opera in jSfew York are feeling the money-preure as severely as men ivho traffic in more solid articles. Italian opera a la Strako?chN and Alaretzek is de lightful and magnificent, but expensive to boot, and heads of families, as well as nice young men, look askance at the elegant programme of foreign artists with unpro nounceable names this season. Of Miss jMattie Stevenson, a volunteer nurse from Towanda, Illinois, who fell a victim to the Memphis epidemic, the Memphis Appeal says: " We may raise, and we will raise, a white shaft to com memorate her heroism, but in our hearts, from now henceforth, she will be with ev ery one of us next to the dearest on earth. Let the shaft be raised, and let it be the highest, the tallest, the most conspicuous in our beautiful citv of dead, and let the name, 'Mattie Stevenson,' be graven deep and deep down, where it will remain to defy the corrosions of time and, tell how she laid down her life for the poor of Memphis." Bancroft & Co, of San Francisco,have the Diamond edition of the poems of John G. Saxe. It comprises the entire body of his poetical creations and is felicitously dedicated: "To my best friend (a diamond edition of a woman) by her Husband." Saxe himself, artistically considered, has something of the brightness and precious nossofthe diamond. He still holds his own still occupies the proud eminence of being America's wittiest poet. Others have written more brilliant things, but who has written so uniformly well! "Who has written so much that it is pleasant to remember and repeat, so little that one cares to forget! It is at least thirty-five years since "the Proud Miss McBrice" was given to the world, and it still holds its place as one of the most perfect poems in the language. Had Saxe written noth ing else, his position in literature would have been fixod. A Yankee named Pease has taken possession of one of the largest of Bonin Islands, a group lying five hundred miles off the coast of Japan, and has raised the American flag over his dominions. The San Francisco Bulletin sa3Ts they would make a desirable station for our navy in Eastern waters. They were uninhabited till 1S2G, when a settlement was made by some sailor's. In 1853 Commodore Perry recomended them as an available depot for tha steamers which he thought would some day ply between Japan and California. Subsequently Pease visited the islands and took possession of the largest, called Peel L?land. He commenced raising sheep, Jtnd has become prosperous by trading them otT in Japan. Mr. Pease, who is Hying the stars and stripes, is ready to make a formal surrender of his right, title and interest to the people of the United States for a suitable consideration; amount not stated. It is not known whether Japan assumes an" sovereignty over the Bonin Islands, but it is intimated that if the United States desire them no objection would be raised by the Government. Andy Johnson's pilgrimage to "Wash ington last month was a matter of much concern to the dear people. Politicians concluded that he went to tell what he knew of the hanging of Mrs.Surratt, con sidering that the load was getting too heavy for him, and that his deposits with the busted Pirst National Bank were real ly only secondary considerations. As our Capt. Crandall, of the Salem Statesman, uAd 2x ez., ou objecting to seeing the old Kent carrying his own trunk when leaving Salem ftom Washington city last week vour load will be heavier when you come back (alluding to a matter of conscience), p3ihaps; so it may be with the ex-Proi-lent. The best thing for Andy to do U to avow his belief in the old Calvanistic doc trine, and declare that it made no diikr nce whether the was pardoned or not, for hs would have been subjected to the old Hudibrastic condensation 11 You can and you can't Yoji will and you won't; Yon '11 be damned if you do, And you '11 bedaiuneulif you don" 'Which would certainly have been the case tljer way. The New York Trilmac, on tlieOetober dttttion.4, say: The experience of the pat dozen year has hown that a very iittle sucussa iB sufficient to demoralize the Democrat, and sufficient as well to put the Republicans on their mettle to rvtrwve their blunders and more tha snafcQod thair defeat. PEMAIiE RBESS AXD SUFFRAGE. At the Congress of the strong minded women, whicli has just clos ed its session in New York, it was maintained by the Rev. Celia Bur leigh that "the present dress of wo men is ugly, unnatural and immod est, and unless woman can be eman cipated from its tyranny, even the ballot can do nothing for her." This intimate connection between wo man's dress and woman's vote has, we presume, not hitherto struck many people. The Rev. Celia does not allude, of course, to "Grecian bends," or to dresses cut low in the bosom and high at the opposite ex tremity of the female form. She does not mean the extraordinarily expansive and trailing skirts, nor the little gatherings of ribbons and flow ers on the female head, which the sex persist in calling a bonnet. Neither is it the taste for laces or for diamonds and other expensive adorn ments which have always so pleased and set off the sex. That some of these fashions have seriously hurt the interests of womankind perhaps might be reasonably granted. But that is not what this female reverend means. Her ideas of a change of dress are altogether more radical in their character. They are, if wo men are to vote as men, why not dress more like men? In other words, she covets our horrid masculine pan taloons in lieu of these beautifully flowing skirts which have so long en tranced the vision, even wheu by the inexorable decree of fashion they were not in view, and had their ex istence entirely in imagination. The idea of Rev. Burleigh is to abolish all the outside distinctions of sex so far as possible by assimilating dresses. Xow, we can contemplate with a cer tain sort of complacency our women having the ballot, but we must say that it would be shocking to us to see thani discard their beautiful dresses in order to adopt any thing resembling that which incases the lower part of man. We rather im agine that if the sex is condemned to the alternative of the ballot or adopting our trowsers, they would say, let the ballot go. That is a part of our dress which has never been a favorite with females. They have often had head coverings which they called hats. They have not been averse to wearing collars and neck ties that have a near affinity with those worn by masculinity. They have even gone so far as to accept our fashion of coats, with metal but tons, trimmings and adornments to match. But they have fought shy of our bifurcated garments, and we must say that we admire their taste. We can not exactly see how the put ting on of breeches is to accomplish any particular good to woman, or how her present dress is in the way of her advancement. Woman can be clergymen, doctors, lawyers, edi tresses, clerks in public offices and stores, printers, telegraphers, and wear skirts just as wTell as if they put on breeches. If they intend to go to sea, and become sailors, or carry hods for bricklayers, their present mode of dress will be seriously in the way. But we do not understand that those employments are seriously contem plated even by the most advanced of the strong-minded among the sex. Women have dressed differently from men ever since the expulsion from Eden, before which occurrence there was a surprising agreement in their attire, a fig-leaf being amply able to answer as dress for both. We have no idea that Mrs. Rev. Burleigh lias an intention to return to this primitive condition of man kind, and unless she does she has both immemorial female and mascu line tradition to contend with. The second volume of Lamon's life of Lincoln will probably never be published, so discouraging was the reception of the first Yet there was more truth in it than in any life yet published that was the diffi culty; too much truth for the present state of the public stoinaeh. The LatnbrPuwmport suit hav ing pasg&d the feighest judicial tribu nals in the United States is being " tried over again" by the Portland press. We be on Xayvenport's side. The San Francisco Commercial Herald, a paper of wide influence and extended circulation says: " Re ceipts of both Wheat and Flour from Oregon are continued, wThile the di rect exports from the Columbia river show a considerable increase over past seasons, and this will no doubt continue to be the case in the future, particularly as the fact be comes known that ships of the larg est class can load at Astoria without lighterage." That is correct, Messrs. John II. Carmany & Co., and we thank you for this much of recog nition. There is considerable in that sentence: " Particularly as the fact becomes known that shijys of the largest class can load at Astoria without lighterage.11 This partic ular fact is scarcely known in the State of Oregon, just because of petty insignificant town site speculations but, through the columns of journals such as the commercial Herald, and Liverpool Mercury, this truth willbc known sooner or later outside of Ore gon; where we want it should be known, when we will show a con siderable increase over past seasons in grain products of the State. New ScnooL Books. I have just re ceived all the different kindb of New School Rooks required to be used in this State, that can now be found in San Francisco. Also, Slate pencils, Blotting pads, a good as sortment of Stationery, Drawing paper, CARD BOARD, Perforated board, Ink, (Carmine, Purple and Black). Likewise a new btock of Crockery, Clocks and a large assortment of Lamp Chimneys, all of which will be sold cheap for cash. I. W. CASE. xNEW ADVERTISEMENTS. C 1?. r.VRLEMAN. W, II. L.UV30X. Parker House, HOTEL AND REST A URANT. Main Street, Astoria. Farleman cO Lawson, Proprietors BEG LEAVE TO INFORM thoir numerous friend and the traveling public generally that they have leased the above named Newty Built, Ilard-nni.-hed, and Newty Eurnifchcd Ilotel, and propo?e to conduct the same in a fir-t class manner. The house will bo keptopen day and night. Xo pains will be spared to insure the comfort of guests. s20tf Board per week $.3 00 " and Lodging per week l 00 " per day 1 00 Single Meal f0 Rational iusmcss fjoltccp. PORTLAND, OREGON, A FFOttDS SUPERIOR ADVANTAGES Ol for the thorough Commercial Education of young and middle aged men. Send for Col lego paper, nlo JJKFKANCE& JAMES. G-LGVES S2. Manufactured ! npiIE UNDERSIGNED, HAVING JL Secured the services of a French Clove Shaker, la now prepared to manufacture all stvles of Ladies' and Gentlemen's KID, FUlt. BUCK and DOGSKIN GLOVES. PERFECT FITTING AND LATEST FASHIONS Guaranteed. Also, Gloves cleaned, Dved and Kepaired, on short notice. C. E. lJuHOlS, nlUtf Portland, Oregon. THE IMPROVED LAMB KNITTING- IACME Ku 20 GARMENTS! A PAIR OF SOCKS IX THIRTY MINUTS i"i Knita Hosiery, Mittens, and (-loves of all sues, complete, without u soam. tfsTSendfor Circular. Agents Wanted. A. YAIL, Genoral Agent, Portland, Oregon. n'Hf 55"If you have city proporty to sell sy so by advertising in the Astoiua. &3oek fther Paper Cornp'ys PATENT FELT PTTT ON FOK EIGHT DOLLARS PER SQUARE. Prepared Plastering Board, Sheathing, and Carpet Paper. For sale by H. C. MOLIRICE, Masonic Templo, Portland. Regalias and Trimmings! Only Begalia House in the State. MASON' IC BOOKS AND BLANKS, GOLD and Silver Locos, Fringes, Spangles, Stars Bullion, etc, H. C. MOKKICE, '4f JtfasonicTomplo, Portland. B00FING! NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. ERANK FABRE. at the Central Market, Portland, has enlarged his COFFEE stall, and added such improvements as wilf enable him to provide Epicures with the best in the Market. Parties furnished with Hot Coffco on short notice. Give the Central Market Coffoe Stand a trial ocltf G-lobe Hotel, Main Street Astoria. FRED COLBERT, Proprietor. rpiTE TRAVELING- PUBLIC AXD PEO X pie generally will find the Globe in everv respect worthy of their patrenage: Board per week $."5 00 " and Lodging per week "...'. l 00 4 by tho day 1 00 Single Meal f,o ,S- The Public are respectfully invited to give tho Globe a call. FllED COLBEltT, nl-rtf Proprietor. JA3IES V WELCH, TEAMSTER. Office at J. W. Gearhart's Store, Astoria. OBDEUS LEFT WITH ME. GEABHABT for any kind of Teaming, will be promptly attended to. W ood of all kinds constantly on hand. Orders solicited. ocJtf JACOB MAYEB, 43 Front bt, Portland, Oregon. AGEN'T OF THE ill 6' """ Is now Prepared to Sell ALL KIKDS OF HHJEI GOODS TO IDE TBADE, Such as FAXCY CASSIMEBES, New Style; DOESKINS, Various Shades; BEAYEHS, " " IIAKD TIMES, and TWEEDS; BLANKETS, Red, "White, Blue, Grey; FLANNELS, Twilled,White, Blue, Red; Plaid Flannels; " Twilled Flannels; Knitting Yarns, all Colors. rt5TThe above Hoods are equal in Quality, Patterns, and Shades, to any Goods manufac tured on tho Pacific Coast n'jtf nanlf you want to make a fortune advertise what you have to sell in tho AsrouiAX. S. Gr. Skiclmore Druggist and Apothecary, Has Removed to his NEW AND ELEGANT STORE, 111 First st., next to L. C. Henrichsen's, Portland, Oregon. au OREGON BOOT AXD SHOE STORE! S. M. BARK, J. C. KIXGSLKY. IZAIiR & KINGSLEY, PRINCIPAL RETAILERS OF THE STA ple brands of Eastern, California and Ore gon Hoot and Shoos, No. 1&3 First street cor ner Yamhill, Portland Oregon. 55" With our long experience and small cx penso we are enabled to sell cheaper than any other house in the city of Portland. As the proverb goes $1 0U saved is $2 UU made: Call and see and givo us your trade. BARR k KINGSLEY. Sam. M. Smith, Cor. First and Ash sts., Portland. DM VGGIST. AS JUST RECEIVED A FULL STOCK of PAINTS AND OILS, SCalsornine Putty, (Assorted Colors), Pccint and Whitewash BRUSHES, LARD, OIL, ALCOHOL, Kerosene, Turpentine, Etc, fiGcnuine Ray Rum.'5XX o21tf 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 the latest im proved wood working machinery for the manu facture of the above articles, can offersuperior inducements to customers, and at San Fran cisco prices, at Nicolai Urns' jMill. Also, best quality of Seasoned Cedar Lum per, Ceiling, Rustic and Mouldings. Wood Turning in all its branches, Lallusters, Newell Posts, JJilliard Balls, Croquet Sets, etc., at NICOLA I BROS.' MILL AND FA CTOIIY. Cor Second and E Streets, Portland. KSTlf you want to save a fortune buj and sell with mon who advertise it tho Astoria. G-ermaiiia Beer Hall AND BOTTLED BEER DEPOT, Chcnamus Street, Astoria, THE PUBLIC AKE INVITED to call and leave their orders. Sjrtcndid Lager five Cents a Glass, Free Lunch every Night oclStf ERNST PAPMAHL. Propriter. AUCTIONEERS. a. b. rich Anns ox. SXVGILSiiS. A 5. f?ifhnrfTnn. AUCTICAEER Corner of Front and Oak?., I ortland, Oregon. Auction Sales of Real Jstate, brocenes, General Merchandise aad Horses. Sales Wednesday and Saturday. BST Lnyaro assortment of Groceries, Liquors, c, at Private bale. Liberal advances made etc on consignments. A.rj.jLUCliAHDSON Charles S. Wright, AUCTIONEER-Cor of Main and Chonaraxe Streets, Astoria. Goods received on consign ment and sold to tho highest bidder. Oscar ICiSfoourn, AUCTIONEER Office 40 First St., Portland. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. PRANK J. TAYLOR, ATTORN"EY-AT-LA"W, ASTORIA, OREGON. Office Brown's Building. Special attention given to tho examination of titles and tho col lection of debts. ocMtf "WM. L. McEWAN, RESIDENT ATTORNEY, Astoria, Oregon. LTENRY S. AIKEN, NOTARY PUBLIC, - ASTORIA, OREGON. H. B. PARKER, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, ASTORIA, OREGON BSrr" Always Bendy for Busine3s."-ga A. YAN DTJSEN, NOTARY PUBLIC, Astoria, OitEooy. DR. S. W. DODD, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON ASTORIA, OREGON. GKORGK II. DURHAM. II. Y. THOMPSON. DURHAM d- THOMPSON, Attokxeys at Law, Portlap. Office 101) First Street, opposite Occidental Hotel. aul:) M. F. MULKEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW - Portland Offico in Pittock's Building, Cornor FYOnt and Stark sts., ( up Stairs;. elB CAPLES & MORELAND, Attorneys at Lata, Portland, Ore$T,n Office in Pittock's Building, Cornor of FfOUt and Stark streets, (up Stairs). gl5 A. H. TOWNSEXD. C. SL, TO WNSEND & BEAL. ATTORNEYS AT LA"W., PORTLAND, OREGON. Office In Odd Fellows' Temple. FnlJ O. P. MASON. .-; t ATTORNEY AT LA"W, PORTLAND, OREGON. ' rtST Land Cases and Titlos a specialty.- Dr. A. D. ELLIS, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEO.N Offico on Stark Street, Portland, Orogtfn KRUMBIEN & GILBERT, ARCHITECTS AND DRAUGHTSMEN INVENTOR'S EXCHANGE, Croo's Building Portland, 0J5n. nl:inn tf trftt vonr infnnMnnn int- t)irnnrr Cn short notice. P. J. MARTIN- EDW. MARTIN IVV-B. fflRCHl E. MAETIN & 0,, Portland, Oregon, And Sa7i Francisco, Califotp&f Importors and Dealers in, FINE Brandies, Wines, I liquo.es i Proprietors of the CfelebratedJ MILLER'S EXTBi BLD BSiMH fflRpr Sole Agents for tfco J. F. CUTTER WHISKY HENNESSY AND MARTEL BRAjfcKTES. In Bulk and Cse, (bonded or dutjr pafttf, ad All Goods Pertaining ta the Eyigfe- 0. S. N. Co.'a Block. Portland. oe2otf -loErontsLvSanETsaseBeo. ' - ' M".in - H. Trenkmani LAOKSMITII AND TOOL MA&S& tjal manufacturer of of aJl kinds of - Plaining, Moulding, ui Turning Taefe Saws of all kinds Straightened and ReiSttra!, and all kinds of Saw Teeth made and separred and saws turned and straightened. Orders at tended to promptly. H. TKENKMAS Mf 40 Front st, Portland, George A. Pease, Tacific Boot and'Shoe 3tor Is now prepared to wait on his nn ijh 1 a ,. At The Old Stand Again ! S. W. Corner yir&t and Morris Sfa&eM Portlaod, 9rtwu xre-Tho Best Counsel; tho Best DrstfKBs meu: tho Best Model Workmon. and bt-sfc Dofrhvtf A rvwt nt A7 W ll ? VI rvJ-nv . 4llvl