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Tri-lYeekly Astorian
ASTOKIA Jan. 3, 1S74
Post Office Xoticc.
The General Delivery nt the Astoria
Poatoffice will be open daily, (except Sunday.-),
from S o'clock a. m. until 0 p. m.
On Sundays from 1 to 2 o'clock p. m.
ZSIoney Orders issued from S a. m. to 4.
MAILS CLOSE:
For Portland and intermediate offices,
at VA o'clock a. m. Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays.
Por Skipanon, Seaside house, and Tilla
mook, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays.
Por Ports Stevens and Cape Disappoint
ment, Unity, Oysterville, and Olympia
Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 7:30 a. m.
Por Knappton, Grays river, Ivlaskanine,
Youngs river, Lewis and Clarke, Neha
1cm. valley, etc., irregular.
NEWSPAPER DECISIONS.
1. Any person who takes a paper regu
larly from the post-office whether direct
ed To his name or another's, or whether he
lias subscribed or not is responsible for
the payment.
2. J t any person orders his paper discon
tinued, he must pay all arrearages, or the
publisher may continue to send it, until
payment is made, and collect the whole
amount whether the paper is taken from
the office or not. t
3. The courts have decided that refusing
to take newspapers and periodicals from
the post-office, or removing and leaving
them uncalled for, is prima facie evidence
of intentional fraud.
CHANGES IN POSTAL LAWS.
1 . Pranking privilege abolished.
2. No mail matter can pass free.
3. Publishers must pay postage on ex
changes received.
4. Potal cards cannot be sent to dead
letter office, uor used a second time.
f). Po-tage must be collected on newspa
pers published in the county, when deliv
ered through the mails.
;. Ordinary cards may be sent through
the mails with one cent stamp, provided
the ullage is printed. The address may
be written.
ASTORIA MARKETS.
Astoiu.vx Oitick, Dee. 2fl.
Following is a correct list of prices ruling in
this market to-day:
Sugars Crushed f lh - - H
San Francisco (golden -. VlY
Sandwich Island ViA
Coffee Costa Rica - 2
Fresh Ground 'ilA
Chocolate - :7
Teas Young Hyson 7o
.Japan - '"
Flour Standard ?1 sack 1 7
Meal V- M sack....- - ! 00
Crackers jl lb 10
Candlos .-"'
Rice 10
Fine Salt rcwt -
Saleratuslb 'M
Soda .. l?A
Vinegar t gallon :0
(Joldcn Syrup "ft gallon 5
3 1 ains V " 1S20
Hacon tU llo
Lard-h wmA
Butter V. lb W&KlA
Eggs fi dozen 50
Cheese": lb 2U25
Apples Oreen "H bushel 7o
Peaches dried V lb 1-1018
1 1 oncy fl Jb nono
Potatoes V bu 7o
Onions ?Ub :c
Bran t cwt, SI 10; Shorts 1 7f, Wheat, 2 2")
Hay per ton $18 00
at f lb IX
oil cake t' cut 2 2o
II ides, dry, t-H t I'JcHl-lc
" green T, lb o (, c
eer Skins, V lb 2oc
F.lic skins "r lb lc
Xeiv Tobacco, Cigar an (I Hot ion,
J louse!
59 Front st., Portland, Oregon,
(Opposite Cosmopolitan HotcL)
T. Dittenhoefer,
Formerly connected with Wassonnan & Co.,
Is now Opening
ONE OF THE LAiUJESi'AND MOST va
ried assortments of Tobaccos, Cigars and
Yankee Notions, ever imported into this mar
ket, and takes pleasure in offering the same to
hi old friend-', customers, and the trade gen
erally, at prices that defy competition.
u- Eleven years business experience in
l'ortland, has made him fully familiar with
the want- of'.the trade of the Northwest Coast,
and therefore his stock has been selected es
pecially for the trade. au23tf
Oorbett, Failing & Co.
Successors to
Henry Failing and 11. W. Corbett &Co.,
.71 and 5") Front st, Portland.
TMPnuTEKS AND WHOLESALE DEAL
X crs in
HARDWARE, CUTLERY,
eciianics' Tools,
T AXD
STEEL.
HOPE, Etc., Etc.
Agents for the salo of
Duponts GUNPOWDER.
n?tf
A. Burchard,
Dealer in
New and Second-hand Furniture
Spring, Hair, Feather,
MToss, "Wool, and Pulu Beds,
Blankets, Spreads, Sheets,
Pillows, Pillow Cases, etc.
ry t t Price Paid for
HlgHeSt FURNITURE I
(Slridmore'd Building,)
Comer of Pirst and Talor Streets,
Portland, Oregon. 16
'"TT"fe H
liiuiN
WW?WHHHiSaaglLJ!mlUBlli
The Price of Gold.
Portland, Dec. 29th Gold, in New
York to-day, 110$; Portland Legal
Tender rates, S9 buying, and )0l
selling.
.'Itiircli Notices,
Congregational Church, Rcv A W Tcnny
Pastor. Divine services every Sunday nt 10
a m and? p m; Prayer Meeting every Thurs
day evening, Sunday School meets at 12 m
(raco Church, (Prot. Episcopal) Rev. T A
Iyland Hector, Divine services every Sunday
at 1UJ4 a m and 7 p m; Sunday School nt 1 p m
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
FRANK J. TAYLOR,
ATTORNEY-AT-J, AW,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Office Brown's Building. Special attention
givon to the examination of titles and the col
lection of debts. ocSOtf
AVM. L. McEWAN,
RESIDENT ATTORNEY,
ASTOKIA, OKEGON.
II. B. PARKER,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
tfS"" Always Ready for Business. "TRi
HENRY S. AIKEN,
jji NOTARY PUBLIC,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
A. VAN DTSEN,
NOTARY PUBLIC,
ASTOKIA , O KKGOX.
DR. S. Y. DODD,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
ASTOHIA, OREGON.
OKOHGK IF. DUItHAM. H. Y. THOMPSON.
DURHAM fc THOMPSON,
Attokxeys at Law, Portland.
Oflice 10J Eirst Street, opposite Occidental
Hotel. aul'J
M. P. MULKEY,
ATTORNEY AT LAW - Portland.
Office in Pittock's Building, Corner Eront
and Stark sts.. (up Stairs). sUi
CAPJ.ES ct- MORELAXD,
Attorneys at Law, Portland Oregon
Office in Pittock's Building, Corner of Eront
and Stark streets, (up Stairs). sli!
A. H. TOWNSKXI). C. I5KAL,
TOWNSEND ct DEAL,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW, '
PORTLAND, OREGON.
Okfioh In Odd Eellows Temple. fnlo
O. P. MASON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
PORTLAND, OREGON.
S7" Land Cases and Titles a specialty ."i
Di. A. D. ELLIS,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Office on Stark Street, Portland, Oregon
KRUMBIEN & GILBERT,
ARCHITECTS AND DRAUGHTSMEN,
INVENTOR'S EXCHANGE,
Cree's Building Portland, Oregon.
ffSTTho Best Counsel; the Best Draughs
mon; the Best Model Workmen, and host
Patent Agent at Washington; the only reliable
place to get your intentions put through in
short notice.
Sam. M. Smith,
Cor. First and Ash sts., Portland.
J 11 U.GGIST.
TTAS JUST RECEIVED A PULL STOCK
1 of-
PAINTS AND OILS,
Kalsomme Putty,
(Assorted Colors),
Paint and Whitewash BRUSHES,
LARD, OIL, ALCOHOL,
Kerosene, Turpentine, Etc,
tkrrGcnuino Bay RumTRi
o21tf
Rock River Paper Gomp'ys
PATENT PELT
00FING!
PITT ON EOPv EIGHT DOLLARS
PER SQUARE.
Prepared Plastering Hoard,
Sheathing, and Carpet Paper.
Por sale hy . C. MOltKICE.
Masonic Temple, Portland.
Regalias and Trimmings I
Only Regalia House in the State.
"VfASOXTC BOOKS AND BLANKS, GOLD
JAJL and Silver Loccs, Fringes, Spangles, Stars
Bullion, etc. 11. 0. MORU1CE, '
ntitf Masonic Temple, Portland.
FHtTLAND 1J0X FA CTORY-North Front
stroot, Portland, Oregon.
Boxes of every description constantly on hand,
and mode to order. Orders addressed to John
Harlow, corner of First and E streets, will
moet with prompt attention. j2fltf
Oregon Steam Navigat'n Co.
STEAMERS
IN THE ABOVE LINE
-TfILL LEAVE ASTORIA for Portland,
f three times a week as follows, until fur
ther notice.
Tuesday?, Thursdays and Saturdays,
at t o'clock a. m. returning on alternate days.
. . J. C. AINSWORTH, Presidont.
'--F'V.JSI.lLVA.rXlZLZUZZ.
PORTLAND ADVERTISEMENTS.
Allen & Lewis
Shipping and Commission
Merchants, and "Wholesale Dealers.
18, 20 and 22 North Front st., Portland Oregon
San. Francisco ofiice:
Corner of California and Front Street".
James Laidlaw.
Henry James Gato.
Laidlaw & Gate,
Importers and Commission Merchants,
23 Front Street, Portland. Oregon.
London Agents:
PEDFJZPN, ALEXANDER & Co.
faojciv. : pulsion odail orks
R. J. Walker,
Dealer in
Soda, Sarsaparilla and Cider,
All kinds of Syrups, Porter,
Ale and Rrandy Coloring.
Cor. Pront and Asli Streets,
t Portland, Oregon. slfi
George L. Hibbard,
Shipping, Storage, and Commission
Merchant,
No. 2-1 North First str., Corner of Ash,
Portland, Oregon.
DEALER IX OI1EUOX and California Pro
duce, ;ilso importer of and Wholcsalo
dealer in C. A. it C. M. llibbard's celebrated
Hand Made Boots and Shoes,
v3-.Call and examine my stock before pur
chasing elsewhere. Consignments solicited.
t.All business entrusted to mo will receive
proui)t attention. slutf
W. Jackson & Co.,
Front Street, Portland,
Importers and Wholesale Dealers in
Crockery,
Glassware, Cutlery,
Plated Ware, Wooden Ware,
Coal Oil, Furnishings,
Etc., Etc.
And also Agents for Perkins fc House's Patent
Metallic Kerosene or Coal Oil
Safety Lamps!
t&5 Our stock having been selected and ship
pod direct to us from manufacturers in the
East and Europe, wo are prepared to sell to
the trade at such rates as wo think will induce
trade. :iul2 tf
THE
MM
i
IT.
Manufactured by Lazarus & Morris,
Hartford, Connecticut,
NEW METHOD OF FITTINCr GLASS-
ns tn tlio n'n if inv iinvsrm trVin onnnnf
spare the time to come and select for them
selves. Any person who will send us a copy
for sample of the smallest sized type that they
can read at an ordinarv distance, can bo iitted
to glasses that will suit the eye.
L. C. HEN1UCIISEN, & Co., Solo Agents,
10! First street, Portland. au7
I). W.WILLIAMS.
GL'ORCKT.UYKKS.
Williams & Myers,
No. 5 Central Block, Pront st., Portland.
Commission fVHerchants,
Dealers in
Groceries and Oregon Produce,
Grain, Plour, 31 ill Peed,
Bacon, Lard, etc.
Ample Fire-Proof Storage.
Consignments Solicited.
535.San Prancisco Agent,
slG G. MITCHLEP, 213 Clay .street.
K. C. JANIOX.
JANIOX, KHOPKS k. CO.,
Liverpool.
ictoria, J i. C.
Janion & Rhodes,
Importers and Commission Merchants
Front Street, Portland.
Lloyd's Agents for Oregon
THE PIONEER EXtJLISH HOUSE IN
the city, and the founders of a direct line
of Clipper Ships between Liverpool "and Port
land, otFor for salo the largest assortment of
General Merchandise
In Portland.
"Appointed Agents for J & H Ten
nent's Celebrated brand of Ale and Stout;
Vm Younger & Co's Celebrated Edin
burg ale; Guroy Brothers & Co.'s Dundee
Gram Sacks, "Wool Sacks and Burlaps,
jpsr Sole Agents for Blood, "Wolfe &
Co's Celebrated brand of ale and Stout;
Ind, Coope & Co.'s Celebrated Burton
ale; "Wm !McE wan '. 'Celebrated Edinburg
ale; "Wortbington's Liverpool Salt; Hock
in, "Wilson & Co's Celebrated London
Pickles and Sauces; .T & J Armistead's
Celeb.-ated Durham Mustard; J & H D
Grimond's Celebi ated Dundee Hemp Mat
ting and Carpeting; George Curling & Cos
Citrates and DrugsjDunville's Irish "Whis
ky; Stewarts Scotch "Whisky; Hill, Evans
& Cos Engl Uh Malt Vinegar; Noble's &
Hoare's London Varnishes; John Powler
& Cos Celebrated Steam Plows. au!2
MISCELLANEOUS.
J. K. GrILL & Co.,
(Successors to G, A. Steel & Co.,)
IMPORTERS:
WnOLKSAI.-E AND T.ETAIL DEALERS IN
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
No. 7o Firststreet, bet. AVashington and Stark
PORTLAND, OREGON.
Established Twenty-two Years.
S. J. McCormickj
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.
Ajafiotmt ijusmess fUtc-ge.
PORTLAND. OREGON,
AFFORDS SUPERIOR -ADVANTAGES
for the thorough Commercial Education
of young and middle aged men. Send for Col
lego paper, nlo DkFRANCE ic JAMES.
American Ex. Hotel,
Cor. Front and "Washington streets.
PORTLAND, OREGON.
L. P. W. QULMBY - C. II. PERKINS.
THE PROPRIETORS WOULD RESPECT
ftilly inform tho traveling public, that the
American Exchango having been recently im
proved in all its departments, they are now
prepared to offer superior inducements to their
patrons and tho public in gendral, at reduced
prices.
Board and Lodging, $1 to $1 oO per day, ac
cording to room occupied.
The American Exchango coach will always
bo in readiness to convey passengers and bag
gage to and from the Hotel, free of charge.
CUEMEKETA IIOTEL-Salkm, Orkgo.v.
WESLEY GRAVES, Pkoi-kiktor,
i??TThc cheapest and best Hotel in the State.
Free Coach to the House.
Cosmopolitan Hotel,
(Kopt on tho Europoan Plan,)
t
ZIEBER & BOLTON PROPRIETORS
Cornor Stark and Front stroels, Portland.
G. B. COOK. "tt II. AN'DRUS.
Occidental Hotel,
(Kept on tho European Plan,)
COOK & ANDRUS .PROPRIETORS
Corner First and JIorris6n steets, Portland.
St. Charles Hotel,
Corner Front and Morrison streets,
R. A. AVH1TE PROPRIETOR
Portland, Oregon.
THE ST. CHARLES IS THE ONLY RRICK
Hotel in Pertland: has been thoroughly re
paired and refurnished since tho lire :ind is
now tho most comfortable and convenient
house in tho Stato. altf
BAY-VIEW HOUSE,
(Fifteen Miles Northwest of Astoria.)
At Unity, Rakcr's-Bay, W. T.,
THE UNDERSIGNED HAS PURCHASED
tho above house at this favorite resort.
Having thoroughly renovated and furnished
tho same with now material, it will bo kopt in
first-class style.
The table will be furnished with tho nest the
market affords. Frch Fish, Oysters and
Clams in every style. No pains will be spared
to make guests comfortable.
The abovo house is only one and a half miles
from the Ocean Reach, where anglers may en
joy rare sport. Boats, carrying passengers,
will ply between Unity and Astoria, connect
ing with Columbia River boats. Tri-weekly
stages will run between Unity and Shoal
wa ter Bay. JOHN 1 1 UNTE K , Proprietor.
smntEii house.
CLATSOP BEACH.
SfiTRS, CLOUTRTE "WISHES TO INFORM
JL. the public that she has completed her
largo new two-story house, which is hard
finished throughout, and is now prepared to
receive visitors at this well known resort.
GPvIMES HOUSE,
CLATSOP PEACH.
VISITORS "WILL FIND THE ABOVE
named House open for tho entertainment
of guests during tho season, as usual
OTTO TPJEUEP.
No. 1 North-Front Street, Portland.
DEALER IN WINES AND LIQUORS AND
Manufacturer of Syrups, Cordials, Bitters,
etc.. etc. Solo agent for John AVelland's Phil
adelphia Brewery, San Francisco. Beer by
the keg or bottle.
Goods delivorcd to any part of tho City.
Patronize Home Manufactures.
AIuSTSLEY & DAYIDSONT,
Manufacturers and Doalers in
Doors, Sash, Blinds, Frames, Shutters, Brackets,
And all kinds of Scroll Sawing,
navingtho best facilities and the latest im
proved wood workingmachinery for the manu
facture of the above Articles, can offer superior
inducements to customers; and at San Fran
cisco prices, at Nicolai Bros' Mill.
Also, best quality of Seasoned Cedar Lum
per, Ceiling, Rustic and Mouldings. AVood
Turning in all its branches, Ballustcrs, Newell
Posts, Billiard Balls, Cro' uet Sets, etc., at
NICOLAI .VltOS.' Mil L AND FACTORY.
Cor Second and E ' troets, Portland.
MISCELLANEOUS.
ASTORIA
Heal Estate Directory
And Correspondence Bureau.
Farms, Biili Lots or Blocks,
ADVERTISED, SOLD, OR EXCHANGED.
INFORMATION FURNISHED.
By D. C. IRELAND, Agent.
Hrfi" Th ore are so many inquiries concern
Real Estate in and about Astoria, and there
being no particular way for buyer and sollor
to meet each other. vn linvn nnnnliwlnrl
open a REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY, in
tins Uliico. I'ariies Having property to sell,
or parties wishing to purchase will bo per
mitted to use our columns, for the purpose
of onectinir such transfers, at mpro nmninnl
charges. Send descriptions, price, etc., that
pcopio may Know what you nave tor sale.
IOR SALE
Description. Lots. Block. Trice.
McCluro's Astoria (six lots) !l .VU
" " ." !4 110
4 M 1(0
" " ") M 1U)
10 JH 100
; ;; n .i 100
12 !U KM)
KIT These lots are well worth tho money
thoy aro each fH) by 10U feet, very well situated
for residence property.
Terms reasonable. Oc30
For Sale Cheap for Cash I
00D SUBSTANTIAL DWELLING House
containing seven rooms. Lower nnmii
hard finished, together with three acres of
good Garden Lund, all under gocd fence. Or
chard, Bam and Stable, Store-rooms, "Wood
house and other buildings, situated at Skipa
non Landing For further particulars, apply to
Ferry. oodward & Co, Portland or to
RICHARD HOHSON. Astoria.
FARM FOR SALE.
ACRES GOOD FARMING LAND
on Klaskaninn Crook is nfToroil fnr
sale very cheap for cash. Tho location is tine:
One and a half miles from tho Lower
Landing on the Militaiy ioad, and
on the Kailroad Survey.
A firtt class location for a Hotel, Summer
licssort, or Dairy Eancli.
Forty acres of this ground borders on Klas
kanino creek. There is an orchard of ."00 treed
on tho place. A bargain is offered. For par
ticulars inquire of D. C. IRELAND,
aulO lm Astorian Office.
FARM FOR SALE.
rriJIE DONATION LAND CLAIM of ALVA
COND1T, on Clatsop Plains,
One of the Finest Situated places in Clat
sop County,
Consisting of Six Hundred and Forty Acres,
nearly all under fence, with a nice Orchard,
together with Stock, Plows, and other Agri
cultural Implements, including a new "Wagon,
team of Horses, harness, etc., is now offered
for salo on very favorable terms, For particu
lars, address, ALVA C0ND1T,
n''S 2m Skipanon, Clatsop Co., Ogn.
Willamet Iron Works
Incorporated Sopt. 14, 1SG3.
Cor. North Pront and E sts., Portland.
P. FITTB0GEN,
PETER TAYLOR.
President.
Secretary.
IRON AHD BRASS FOUNDERS, BOILER MAKERS,
General Machinists, and
ENGINE BUILDERS
MANUFACTURE and HAVE FOR SALE
JjuL High and Low Prcssuro jMarino and Sta
tionery Engines and Boilers; Saw .Mills, Grist
Mills, Quartz. Alining, and Agricultural Ma
chinery, ATER A HEELS of several pat
terns, equal to any imported, on hand and
made to order, of any size. REPAIRING of
Machinery and toilers 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 them. Agents for KNOWLES' PATENT
STEAM PVMP, the best in use. Also, Agents
for tho AMMON1 ACAL PREPARATION for
the removal of Boiler scale, DhGnoor'.s Oit
NAMKXT.u. li:ox Fkxck. a variety of beautiful
patterns for Cemeteries, etc. House. Castings,
etc.. etc. JAMES LOT.AN.
ntitf Superintendent.
E. MDWAIN,
93 Front and 'M First Street,
Portland, Oregon.
H3- WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER
in Stoves, Sheet-iron, Tin-plate, etc. Plumb
ing and (Jas fitting chcapor than any other
liouse in town.
Sheriff Sale.
BY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION isucd
upon a decree of tho Circuit Couit of tho
State of Oregon for the County of Clatsop,mado
on the Pith day of August, lb7:J,in which James
Taylor is Plaintiff, and John M. Shively is de
fendant, commanding and directing me to sell
lots two (2.) three (.'), ten (10), and eleven (11),
in block numbered one hundred and iifteen
(llo), of Shively's Astoria, in tho County of
Clatsop, in the State of Oregon, or so many of
them as may be sufiicient to pay and satisfy
the several sums of money in ssid decree,
specified, to-wit: Tho sum of three hundred
and twenty-eight dollars and seventy cents
(.$28 70), in Inited States gold coin, with in
terest thereon in like United States gold coin,
at the rate of one per cent, per month in favor
of said plaintiff and against said defendant
John M. Shively. together with costs and dis
bursements taxed at ninotecn. dollars and forty
cents ($11) 40), and other costs to accrue on said
execution, I havo this day levied upon all tho
right, title, interest and ostatoof the said John
M. Shively, in and to the said lots two (2),
three (.), ten (10) and cloven (11), in said block
one hundred and Iifteen (115), in said Shivcly'c?
Astoria, in Clatsop county, State of Oregon,
and shall proceed to sell tho same at Public
Auction to the highest bidder for cash inUnited
States gold coin, on SATURDAY, tho 17th
day of January, lb74, at two (2), o'clock p. in.
of said day, at the Court-house door, in the
County of Clatsop, and State of Oregon.
AV. II. TWILIGHT, Sheriff
Clatsop County Oregon.
Dated at Astoria, Dec. 2uth, 1873. d2u 4w
To Let.
THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY, belong
ing to the estato of A. Crosby deceased, is
for rent. For particulars apply to
11. S. AIKEN, Administrator
Astoria, Nov. 20th, l&Ttf-tf of said Estate.