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CZ3 Tri-Weekly Astorian ASTORIA, OBEGON: I. C. XBEIiAND..... ....Editor. ASTORIA Dec. 30, 1873 Ex-Mavor Hall, of ISew York was found not guilty. Milw-tukie, "Wisconsin, turned out three suicides on Christma? day. It is rumored that some new complication has arisen in Cuban af fairs. A soup, house for feeding indig ent people, has been opened-in St. Louis. "Wilbur E. Cornell has purchased an interest in the Salem -Mercury. He is an expert printer. --The report of the- escape of Baz aine is unfouned. He has been tak en to St Marguerite, the place of his imprisonment. A man .was sentenced to pay a fine of $120 in San Francisco a few days ago for stealing newspapers from subscribers doors. The -hostile tone of the recent pastorals issued by the French Bish ops has.caused the German Govern ment to renew its complaints to France. u A uniform system of bankrupt cy throughout the United States" is productive of more .evil than good Grant says; hence the law is to be repealed, and everybody .can hurst up. on .their own hook again. Brigham's " nineteenth wife" is giving lectures on bigamy and polyg amy. , She tells facts that have come under her personal ohservation, and her story is one which illustrates the .condition of thousands of plural wives in the land of polygamy. The New York Times does not , believe that Tweed is tlie worst of the gang let him help us to bring the others to justice, and show us where the booty is hidden away. It is by far the best course now open for him to take. He owes his old associates nothing, that is certain. In case Tweed does tell, his re velations would make New York too hot for Jay Gould, and perhaps oth ers of that ll respectable" type of Knicker-hackers, who might he seen sallying forth from their pala tial mansions to dodge the officers of the laws of the land, at the instance of an outraged communit3f. The Pacific Mail Co. will proba bly be unable to obtain the increased subsidy for China mail service by the 1st of January. The Govern ment interposed a technical objection as that part of the extra service was performed in wooden ships instead of iron, as the law provides. This trouble was the cause of the recent orders reducing the China service to monthly trips. Stokes has been attacked with asthma, and young Walworth is suff ering from pleurisy. Both are said to be fast failing 'in health and to he wholly crushed in spirit. This is the gist of a lot of stuff of the sort which has found its way into the papers of late, all intended, without doubt, to create a feeling of weak commiseration for the malefactors which shall smooth the way for their pardon in a few months, possibly weeks. "We think attemps in that direction will be poorly repaid while hoot-him-on-the-spot Dix remains Governor of the State. It is to be hoped so, at any rate. President Grant stated emphati cally on the 22d that the nomination of Attorney General Williams for Chief Justice would not be withdrawn and that he had never contemplated uch a thing. But we are told by a dispatch of the 23d that after the holidays Williams will request the President to withdraw his name, foreseeing its rejection otherwise, i While mosfcofihe charges against him vanish with investigation, he is seri ously compromised by the scandal in' 'consequence of the -ttatemetit raade fc-by United State Attorney Giliba of vO;e,on, -1.4 . JiL. i. THE FI3SI ISLANDS. ' We have received a copy of the Fiji Gazette, with dates from Levuka, the seat of government, to August 9th. Th government of that group en counters a 'great deal of opposition chiefly from foreigners, who assume to dictate to it what is and what is not law. The great question which disturbs the Fijian just now is whether the natives shall be permit ted to vote under their own constitu tion, which declares that every sub ject who has resided in the country six months may vote. The opposi tion claim that this refers only to foreigners. Three British war vessels were in the port on the first of August, among them the flagship Clio. The arrival of the commandant of the station was made the occasion for the opposition party to present to him a list of grievances, with the request that he would interfere and set things right. Commodore Sterling then asked of King Cakobau an audience, which was granted on the 7th of August. At tnis audience the list of grievances was presented by the Commodore, one demand among others, having been that the King dismiss his min isters. The King replied that he re gretted that the Commodore's coun trymen should feel agrieved, wrhen he was so earnestly seeking to estab lish peace and quietness. The most telling address was made by His Excellency the Viceroy, Prince Maafu, who is an intelligent chief. It shows the state of affairs to be so peculiar that we reproduce it entire: His Excellency the Viceroy then said, I rise to confirm what the King has said. There have been two epoch in Fiji, one when Christi anity wras introduced, and the other when the present form of govern ment was adopted. When the mis sionaries came here the resident whites told us that Christianity was an evil thing, and the missionaries were bad men. But we believed they were wrong, and we embraced Christianity and found it a good thing. Now we the chiefs of Eiji have formed a gov ernment, because we believe it will benefit our country, and the whites are united in saying that the govern ment is no good, and that the minis ters are bad men. They are continu ally speaking evil of the ministers. They never cease slandering ministers in talking to me and the other chiefs. I have no rest from their evil speak ing. Every day they say " your kingdom is destroyed, it is all over with the government." What they continually say is most unpleasant, but we, nevertheless, believe in the government. As to the present min isters, I, as well as the rest of the chiefs, have but one opinion. We believe that if we retain them in office, it will be well for us, and the kingdom will prosper; but nothing but ruin would come of following the advice of the whites who are opposed to them, and whose complaints have been brought to us this any. Xi any trouble aises it will be caused by the whites, on account of their unceasing evil speaking, to which there is no end. I have no more to say than that the King and I are of one mind in all these matters, and have one common desire ; and that is, the good of Fiji. The Chief Secretary, Hon. G, A. Woods, addressing the Commodore, said it was a subject of congratulation with the Cabinet, that he, the Com modore, had had the opportunity to judge for himself as to the position in which the ministers stood to the King. So far from desiring to retain office they had, more than once, pressed their resignation upon his Majesty, and they were individually or collectively ready to resign that afternoon at the King's request ; but so long as they enjoyed the confi dence of the King and Chiefs, so long would they feel bound to advise them in the affairs of the kingdom. Misrepresentations, abuse, and even slander had been heaped upon the ministers, but they should continue to do what thev conceived to be their duty. Mention had been made of serious complications, and of danger to life and property. Ministers trust ed that serious complications would not arise ; but there were men in the country who had long and unceas ingly endeavored to subvert the government, and if they did, in such attempts, create difficulty and danger,, they must blame themselves and not Ministers. n The " Oregonian," on Christmas day, was the largest daily ever printed on the coast. It contained 56 columns, 42 of which were devoted to news, editorials, selections, .etc., making it a very entertaining sheet. The size of the paper was 48 hy 72 inches. It was printed by L. F. Chemin, on one of Hoe and' Co's large cylinder presses. m " Happy New Yesir" to all-pon Thursday? '.;-.-: -- j Some Things Wanted, Oregon's Losses. Tho farmer of Oregon gets $40 per ton for his Wheat, and tho carriers get about $25 por ton for tho same. 13ut tho ships aro not owned in tho State hcnco Oregon's loss on WHEAT is $25 per ton. The furnishers of Stave-holts rcceivo about $0 per cord, and tho ship $10 per cord. Tho ships not being owned in Oregon $10 per cord on STAVE-BOLTS aro lost to tho State. So, also, with FISH and LUMBER, otc, ex ported from tho Columbia river, tho transpor tation of which is lost to tho Stato. Ship Owners "Wanted. To savo thcselarge sums to the Stato t)f Oro gon. Ships aro valuable, and this Stato pro duces tho best of lumber, spars and iron, for SHIPBUILDING. Ship Yards Wanted. On tho Columbia rivor, to retain at homo tho expenses of ship building. To build vessels near tho mills, whore it can bo done cheaply. An Independent Steamboat Co. Is "Wanted on tho Columbia rivor and tribu taries, to carry tho products of Oregon to tho sea board, whero deep vessels may load with dispatch. It is reported that tho Columbia and "Wal lamot (river) Steamboat Companies have an understanding, a mutual agrooment. to limit their routes and prosorvo a monopoly. Tho farmers on tho upper Wallamet cannot got their grain carried to tho ship awaitingcargo in tho Columbia river without paying two or three companies, and having tho grain re handled beforo reaching tho ships. The boat loaded at Salem should proceed directly to tho ocean vessel in Astoria harbor, below all obstructions, but instead of this sho stops 12 miles below tho Summer mouth, and CO miles from tho Winter mouth of tho "Wallamet, and passos tho grain, (wharf charged,) over to an other boat of different owners to carry to tho Columbia river. Farmers; Citizens of Oregon; wo appeal to you! Look to this matter of transportation ! See tho largo sums tho Stato is continuously deprivod of, by tho extravagant method of shipping which benefits only tho wharves at Portland, and enriches the steamboat compa nies. It is this kind of business that enables shippers to givo California farmers this year Thirty-one Cents per Bnsliel More than tho Oregon farmer receives for his wheat. Read, reflect, understand tho facts, then act for yoursolvos. B" Newspapers friendly to tho best inter ests of Oregon aro requested to copy. (Signed), MANY OREGONIANS. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Notice. TIIE ASTORIA FARMERS' COMPANY is now ready to storo Wheat and other PRODUCE! AT THEIR NEW .WAREHOUSE. Usual latcs charged, S. D. ADAIR, Secretary. Astoria, Dec. 4th, 1878. dltf HENRY BERENDES, BOOT MAKER! Chencunus street, Astoria, Oregon. Bu Manufactures to order tho best quality of Boots and Shoes Repairing of all kinds ""S1". Astoria Truch and Dray Co, Office at J. "W. Gearhart's Store, Abtoria. ORDERS LEFT WITH MR. GEARHART for any kind of Teaming, will bo promptly attended to. Wood of all kinds constantly on hand. Orders solicited. oc-Hf Oregon Bakery! Main St.,(Holladay's Wharf,) Astoria, Oregon. CHARLES BINDER, Proprietor. IRESn BREAD, CAKES, PIES, CRACK- cre and Pilot Jircad, always on hand. A RESTAURANT J S) Is kept in connection with tho Bakery, whero meals can bo procured at all hours. KT Oysters in every style in tho season.'cTH mi-IE UNDERSIGNED, HAYING JL Secured the service of a French' Giove Maker, Is now prepared to manufacture all styles of Ladic3 and Gentloinon's IvJLb, Jb'UR,BL'CiC and DOUrflvIN GLOVED. . PERFECT Pit HUD LATEST FASHIONS .Guaranteed. Also, Gloves cleaned, Dyed and Repaired', on short notice. C. E. JJuBUlcJ, ' nlotf J Portland? Orofbn. 17 w GOT S SSS& 2 Manufactured ! NEW ADVEKTISEMENTS. T7RANK FABRE, at tho Central Market, JJ Portland, has enlarged his COFFEE stall, and a'dded such improvements as will enablo Tiini to provide Epicures with tho bost in tho MiirkoL Parties furnished with Hot CofFoo on short notice. Give tho Cqntral Markot Coffoo Stand a' trial ocltf Fancy Poultry I Sale. THE UNDERSIGNED. ABOUT TO RE movo from Astoria, offers his stock of fan cy Poultry for sale, at tho following reduced prices: Silver Spangled Hamburgs $7 50 per pair Buff Cochins f00 " Light Brahmas 5 00 " Duck-Wing Game 3 00 " &- All Chickons aro warranted to bo Puro blooded. A.J.MEGLER, n2itf Astoria, Oregon. THE WHOLES AliE OYSTER CO. A, S, Gi'oss, Agent 9 Portland, Oregon. THIS COMPANY IS NW READY TO deliver from one to orio thousand sacks of Fresh Oysters, direct from their native element thrco times a week; wo can furnish all kinds, Iii any Quantity, at prices Defying Com petition. Customors can rely upon regular tri-wookly supplies, oithor in sunshino or storm We never Fail, and Always last the Sea son Through. i G. W. "WAEREN & CO., oc2tf Astoria, Oregon. TIIE IMPROVED LAIB OITTM I1CME KNITS fo!n 20 GARMENTS! A PAIR OF SOCKS IN THIRTY MINUTS Knits Hosiery, Mittens, and Gloves of all sizes, comploto, without a seam. XF5"SonA for Circular. Agents Wanted. A. VAIL, Goneral Agent, Portland, Oregon. nf3tf CB ACKER MANUFACTORY Oregon Bakery, E. OPITZ, Proprietor, Eirst Street, near Vine, Portland, Oregon MANUFACTURE all kinds of Fancy Bis cuits, Crackers, Pilot, Ship and'Naval Bread. Orders addressod as above promptly attended to, au!4 tf U. S. MAIL AND EXPRESS. 10 11 A I) Past HORSES! Good CARRIAGE! LEAVES ASTORIA EVERY TUESDAY, Thursday and Saturday. Mornings. Arrive Samo Morning3 at tho OCEAN HOUSE, GRIMES HOUSE, SUMMER HOUSE, And SEA SIDE HOUSE. RETURNING! Leaves thoso Houses every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, connecting with steamer to Portland oach way. S" Distance twenty-four miles, faro Si 50. 11. B. PARKER. Proprietor. The Steam Tug Varuna "Will leave Astoria ovory A TUESDAY and SATURDAY Morning, for PORT STEVENS, CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT, And UNITY", Carrying Mails, Passengers and Freight; 2- Other days of tho wook sho will bo ready to go any whoro that business may justify. Is prepared to lighter cargoes, freight, hay, cattlo and wood. J.H.d). GRA1' Agent, Astoria. POR CHARTER. Tho fast sailing Sloop j-n W. H. TWILIGHT, ;&?. R M LOWE Master Is now in readiness to Charter for Pleasure Parties, Freight or Passengers. Headquarter. Corner Main and Jefferson streets, Astoria. ONLY REGULAR PACKET BETWEEN ASTORIA AND CLATSOP. Carrying the U S. Mail! Tho well known sloop -S MARY H., t2. W, J. FRANKLIN , Master Leaves Clatsop ovory Monday, "Wednesday and Friday, on arrival of Staces, connecting at Astoria with the steamer Dixie Thompson. Returning, leaves Astoria every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, connecting with tho Coaches for tho Roach. Extra trips in ado to accommodate tho traveling public. George B. McEwax, Boat Builder ASTORIA, OREGON. TS PREPARED TO CONSTRUCT BOATS JL of even description, of the best materials, on short notice, and guarantees to give satis faction. ' . ' . , iv-r Unfnrn snndms to San Francisco or else- vrhorn' tro me a call. Ol4tf w m- , a- & COLOMBIA HiVER PiLOTSl P. JOHNSON, H.A.SNOW, P.E.FERCIIEN. M. M. GILMAN, G.REED., C.S. WRIGHT, Agent. fei il $ jB7 OFicE7jCornor. ofMain and Cheiatna WccCai Astoria, Oregi n. GENERAL MERCHANDISE. Established in Astoria in 134ft- NEW GOODS. CHEAP GOODS. A. VAN DUSEN, Wholesale and Retail Dealor in general merchandise, Cornor of Main and Chenamus sroeis; ASTORIA, OREGON. IS 2?0W OFFERING FOR SALE ONE OF tho largest and most complete asortmot3 of General Merchandise over beforo brought to the country, and to buyers For Cash will offer the Most Flattering laiusiuah In tho lino of DEY-GOODS, CLOTHING, HATS, AND CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES EANCY GOODS, LADIES' DEESS GOODS, GENTS' EUEN1SHINGS, A Complete Stock of Every Article TOO KT7MF.OLTS TO MENTION. ES-Givo mo a call, and bo convinced thai my goods aro of the best quality, and as cheap as can bo bought of any houso in tho State. A. VAN DUSEN. GOODS F0RTHE SEASON tot SEDUCTION in Prices! Selling Less than Cost THE EMIBE STOCK! OP GOODS A T TIIE STORE OF TIIE LATE GEORQE XX. buMALJ-KS, deceased, Astoria Orogoo. HAS TO BE SOLD; And in order f6 sottlo up the affairs of tho ee tato, tho undersigned, administrator, is now offeiing tho ontiro lino, embracing a very de sirable quality of goods at prices below actual cost. X5S Call and Examine for Yours olvos.tt XfSTAll personsr having bills against tho ce tato will ploaso present tho samo, with proper vouchers for payment. And all persons owinsjr tho estato will ploaso como forward and settle, or mako arrangements tasettlo tho same, and savo costs. C. S. WRIGHT, n29tf " Administrator. Headquarters ! Headquarters I I. W.-CASE, Chenamus Street, Abtoria, Oregon, Wholosalo and Retail Dealor in Dij Goods, Clothing. Groceries. Provisions, Hota, Akd General Merchandise, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, HATS AND CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES, JJLANKETS, FLANNELS, &cv Which is being offered Cheap FOR CASH or PRODUCE 2 SAll the New School Books, that con I be had, and a great variety of Stationery just received. jyi xr Millinery and Fancy-Goods, XrE "WTSII TO CALL THE ATTENTION T T of tho Ladies of Astoria and vicinity to our new stock of Millinery and Fancy Goods! "Which wo offer at reasonablo pricep. Ladies living at a distance, favoring us with their or ders, will find thom promptly attondod to. Miss H.W1. MORRISON, Propr. Main 3troct, Astoria, Oregon, s25 PETEE H. FOX, MERCHANT TAILOR. Corner of Main and Jefforssn stroots, Astoria. CLOTHING OE ALL KINDS CUT AND made to order. Cleaning and repairing. Otto Dufner, Main Street - - Astoria, Oregon PEACTICAL JEWELEK. ATCHES AND CLOCKS cleaned and re paired in tho host manner, at rooms in Linder's Restaurant. Stf JPaul Schoeti, REPAIRER , TUNER & REGULATOR. Erom the House of Matthias Gray, 023 and G2o Clay street, San Francisco. CaU and Odd Fellow's Teraplo, Portland. TIIE ONLY TUNER, "WITH ONE EXCEP tion, to whom Mr. Gray has over given a M ritten recommendation. fiS' Mr. Schoen will soon visit Astoria- and, orders left at tho Astoriax Okpick will ho promptly attended to. n2Hf CENTRAL MAHKET, Stalls No. 27 and 28. Portland, Oregon. JOHNSON & SPAULDING, Dealers in all -kinds of FRESH MEATS, aed packers of Reef and Pork. Th qg&i pru paid for all kinds of fat stock. j&tf