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CZ7 lfr$ ntt Qstoxtew. ASTOPIA, OKEGON 5. 'C. IREE.AX0 ;: EDITOR SATURDAY.... . Juxe 17, 1S7G. CENTENNIAL PAPERS. No. 4. "Tho American Colonist in Oregon. By Reu. George H. -Atkinson, D. D; Four years of trial of the provision al government, under the executive care of Hon. George Abernethy, (cho sen twice to the office) proved its wise adaptation to the wants of the people. No better testimonial nded be required te -the -wisdom'of the laws or that of their execution. Meanwhile the bitterness against the American, 'became strong against missions, and onore 'against 'the man 'who- had risked his life to save the State and open a surer and wider field for his own work of blessing the Indian tribes. -Some of the crowd who wel comed Jesus into Jerusalem with hosannas, no doubt joined the other crowd, who cried: "Away with him !" " Crucify him, crucify him !" So this savage Grew, who hact received many favors from Dr. Whitman's hands, and had pledged him tluir hearts, were skillfully turned against him, and roused to slay him and his family and guests, November 2(Jth, 1847. This cruel tragedy made a pVofound impression in Oregon and throughout the country. The settlers organized a military force and marched iuto the Indian country, defeated the Indians in -several battles, and caused the jiiur deis to be brought to "trial and execu tion under the United States territorial laws after Gen. Jos. Lane became Gov ernor. 33y this prompt action the power of the Americans was felt and impressed on all the tribes. Peace and prosperity attended the growing settlements, but there were still inter ests of education, of jurisprudence, of agriculture and of commerce needing wise provisions. While urging the GovcrftTficut of the United States -to ox tend its author ity over Oregon, the author of the Territorial bill, passed by Congress August 14th, 1S48, Hon. J. 'Q. ThoTn ton, among others -and 'in addition to the provisions excluding slavery, as the people- had twice voted, and the seventeenth section, enforcing con tracts made under the provisional gov ernment, also inserted the twentieth section, granting the sixteenth and thirty-sixth section in every township for free schools. This act gave impulse and security to this vast blessing for the present and all future time. Other gentlemen connected with the various missions, or independently of them have establishdd primary schools, 'sem inaries, academies and colleges that have already given an education of more or less extent to thousands of pupils. The same men, with others, have aided in establishing the system of public instruction now sustained by law atid ecrual -taxation, which is grow- j mg m power and value. Our churches, founded by these pioneers, rank with those of "Other States. In the leirisla- O tive and executive departments there have been wrought out some of tiie best results of self-government. Our judicial beli'ch has not suiiered in com- panson witn that oi any other folate, The gentleman who represents the i The height is reckoned from the level of av Supreme Court of the L nited States erac lowest water, to which the; soundings nro has the distinguished honor of the 4 given on tho Coast Survey charts. When tho approval of most of his decisions ly that chief tribunal. A fruitful soil :uut genial climate have stimulated the atn-iculturist until our farms rival those of any "Stale in production of vegetables, fruits and cereals, in the display and use oi the liinsr, mniTiivoi linn iMnimt ivi t h ..VK.V. ... . , x- . VV. i.. '...... VW, J. number and qw&lity of the liocks and herds, in theaiimral outlay for improve menis, ?vnd tho junwial exports of the world's commerce. The forests-, the fisheries and the mines have enlisted the -energies of increasing numbers, while -swift steamers plying our rivers, and our iieets of commerce on the sea attest the skill of our mariners, the excellence of our harbors, and The j breadth 'rtf .mercantile enterprise. , The American colonist in Oregon ' has founded a State which takes equal rank with the other thirtv-seven of the tt;- ; fi,, ;4-,n; ; ; .., viiiwii. xil uij. iiiiit;i.ij."cnuL; vii alo k,v.hi- i stituency, the dignity of its represeh - tation, and the strength of its i)ati'iot - ism. In the -extent of its area and the . variety and Tidiness ot its resources, ' its iniiies of coal and iron and the1 lrecioiL? metals, its vast whe.it land t Airies, its grand forests, noble rivets ' :ma bays, kta the cifae : liwice and England do the Atlantic, it, is aeswnea to ueconie a riva oi uie hief States of the republic. As theieaceful and successful foiin- ders of christian State, the American colonists in Oregon have been clearly led "by the guidance of the Prince of Peace. "When mere commercial plans failed, j and when the opposing policies of a wealthy corporation imperiled the infant colony, it was found that men I connected with the various missions I first and last were among the chief . leaders and most efficient saviors or ! the commonwealth. j liicfrtviin slmll J JUStUllUll Slldll When the future write up the records or tins state ior very near and adjacent to the tort and Lig .1 i i..i .c j-i i,. ,wi. ,..;u .house, on iisiknv's liav. a beautiful sheet ........ I Uie nui lureub 01 tuuuj-iiiu, ujiu "" I water, une-ualed for Sailing, Mowing, I-is dwell where we tiow do, it will be Ins , sin,i i;.,t,;n- Tho dark forest with its nleasant duty to inscribe 4he highest Uurcsqnc drives, its mountain spungy, nrofu i x xi 1 1 1 - t suSn of wild berries, wild flowers and ferns, honors to tliei lonccrAhicrMOiLolomnti, .tl j t u t lhe Cape for Equestrians or of Oregon, and place the name of the martyr, whitman, above tliein all Nehalem Valley. 'Columbia City, June 10 1S7G. J Ydtir letter'addre&ed to nie, came duly to hand. Briefly I will say to you, -that -there is plenty of good land in Nehalem valley for settlement for hundreds of settlers. As to your first, question the land along the river is mostly timbered, though many large swails are brush or grass lands, the uplands are burnt woods with some small prairies, :in my opinion the maple and alder land on and near the river is very good for farms. The fish and game are very plenty, of the very best, such as elk, deer and bear, the best fish are salmon trout. The tiver is large enough for steam beats, from the upper settlement to the Pacific ocean, distance seventy five miles, with good land the entire way, so I am told, though the best portion I saw, when I was there, was at the big bend, between the upper and lower settlement, for a distance of fourteen miles, and only twelve mils :from the Columbia river, at this .place with comparatively a level couiiti7 to pass over. A good wagon road-can be had from Forest Grove, via- -?vehalein valley, to she river at this place and nearly on a direct line which 'in a short time will make the mos't practicable shipping point for those living on Kock creek, and the east fork of the Nehalem. It 'is a very healthy country un doubtedly both for man and animals, as there are a great number of salt -springs between here and there, and salting stock is unnecessary in the vicinity of those mineral or -salt springs. In short it is a good place to looate, so it-seems, for one hundred settlers have found comfortable homes, and all seem well satisfied. A company will start from here en the 14th, to locate claims in the val- ley, and make a road also, directly from herein a westerly direction. O. 'G. Cai'les. TUlv 'j'aWo ror Astoria. (Froih 'tables of United States Coast Survey.) High Water. JjOW Water. Day. A. M. r. i. a. :. 1. M. 17 b :rt i4-l.. IS. ! 14 i JS.. is? 10 r-j io :ji.. . 2 :;i . : 28 . 4 2". 5 '.; 0 22 . 7 10 . S 11 . 1) Ob . !) 5 .10 o" :; 11 4 fil ...11 ti. .11 221 3 .. 1 DO .... ... 2 o::... ...2r,;... .. :i -J2I... ... -I H... ... 1.JI... .. o ")3 U ir 1 11 2 01. ... 2 -M :; -io .. S ol .. 0 :; ..10 13 ..10 4S n- 21. j '26 time in the a. m. column is followed by i it is afternoon, and when in tho p. m. column by .v it is forenoon. Sim:ci w, NoncJi. Wo shall not, cannot, in , future, answer letters of inquiry written to us j by parties desirous of scttlini: in t'lton, un- ; li ani'li lpt.f.ov."? lit Jiitiiiirv cimhiin t li:iJt. ilio . i amount of .-tamps necessary to pay iHK-tage on "' 'li' iitvi. rui - cinia u miui 1 . vi1 .ril nrnink fl,tll .jiitiiiiv f ate dates, to any address in the United Uites, epar- pOStajO pam. AST3SD. A erirl to do general hoiiae work. .AYapes $2o to $:i0 per monlh. None but a good hand need apply. Apply al Mas DAGGETT'S. A" TTENTIOX SIIfcKXIGUTS. There will be a meeting of the An-ti-ehiiU'M' club at the. Court lloiu on Sat- urday, 17m, at -S o'cloclv s-hinv. Only ' members and thoe wisliiiut to "become . members v.nllhn admitted. Hnsrno.; im - i n j, ; v 1 A.H. SALE.l'res. ritjT ff KEAVAKD. LOS'H $tioVU . -tf" Pivu Dollaiis E eward will be paid ttyhc find.:r of a mall pa.- book, "' ler in it. addressed to Thomas E. -- ; j tween A,tori:iam upper townreuaul paid on leaving lhe book at this office, or at the residence oJ Mr Goslin, .at upper I town. NEW TO-DAY. ri BIT YIEW HOUSE, BACKER'S BAY, UNITY, W. T. MR. IMEXTEK INFORMS TIIE PTTHLTC Unit his House is now open for the re ception of guests. Its advantages in every too well known to Orcironians to repeat here. To sti angers 1 will say that the place is in l'lain sight and across the Hay from Astoria. ., Hia l.lt.l f;.t .r Pmio ll-inrrifk. sirwi uii iiiu ciiuiiuilii emu vi v.. 1- - ...wvw.- - 11 1- of hing pic- walkers is one of the most delight ul 1'ano rainas to the'oy c ever witnessed. The beaches its caves, luxuriantly wooded Islands, its views of Astoria, Chinook, Fort Stevens, moist eld Tillamook, in the blue distance. The courteous hospitality of the officers of the 'Jiirrison at tho Fort, and also of .Mr. M ilnn and family, of the Light-house, mako thn't. place well worthy ot a visit. Tho Skit Water Uathingin the bay. within a few feet of tho hotel, excels anything far or near, for warmth of tho water and mildness of its waves, far preferable to tho heavy surf and edld winds for women, children and invilids, while the sturdy swimmer or those who lovo the fan mine surf, in a few miuntcs walk will lintla beach unsurpassed in beauty. Jiard and I level for one continuous drive of thirty miles. At this end are hueo rocky stretching out into the ocean, from which lishornicn take from tho sea Uass, Uocktish, Tom Cod, l'ogies. etc.. etc., Crabs. Clams, Oysters &c. , in abundance, and tho Table will never lack a sufficiency of thos ' desirable adjunc tsi. lioats upon the Uay, Saddle Ponies for tho children, Teams to tho Weather Beach. Croquet, Swings, Quoits, etc.. EJU:iO to Guests. Pi ices reduced from the old tariff. To thofo who would like to camp out, wood j anu water mm ufcu in jrruunu uuu. vm'fnu, provisions, milk, eggs, butter, etc.. for sale at a Miiall profit. Campers can board at tho Hotel if they prefer, at fair rates. A larire Livery Stable, two new and lino Ten J i:i Alleys, attached to the place. ctagc office to Oysterville, 1'ostofficc, "Wells. Fai go & (Vs office also there. No raw winds or damp fogs, and more beautiful tracts and shadv groves cannot be found. The only ro gret tho Landlord has, is that the hnusoJs not larger ; but his grounds are largo enough and beautiful enough to warrant next season a Hotel worthy of any souroundings. C. II. mSXTiSSt, Proprietor. B. HAjVIBURGERIMERCHANDISE 1776. CENTENNIAL 1876. NOTICE, The Undersigned besf leave t call the att-ention of the public to his re cent arrival of STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS GENTS AND YOUTHS CIOTIIING, BOOTS AND -SHOES, Hats and Caps, Crockery, Glassware, etc. CSrA special invoice of Centen nial Flag Calico just received call and inspect. B. HAMBURGER, ATain street, Astoiia. Oregon. Columbia Bar Saloon Jas. M. Ly'CH Proprietor, ASTORIA, OREGON. o IT. H. Cutter's and-Miller's1 Extra Old Bourbon Whiskey, W. Eridges &. Son's LONDON PORTER, McEwans ALE.Holland and GenevaGINS. A new l'Jiclan & Collendar American Car om ItflHard Table with patent cushions.aiid a new set. And a choice line of importod "W'lXES and J'UitOhfc to which 1 mv.ite the attention of "'' iw-"era umi iiiu puuuc geiieiau . .ijz. .u. JXJSOll. ttt i -rri i -i -r ,. JjaCVS V07bA.7lOlVl7lg.?retenloa would-be Monitor up in &hc j "Slough. A. W. Cone, - - Astoria! $&" To a stranger what a sad common- ! Initt tuiir. ''tlwi iirirln 111 .flliili ll'ltlv'f llinltll SIGN OF THE GOLDEN SHOE. i Cannot be beat in tho Loot and Shoo line. J Call and see him. S1GX OF TILE GOLDEX SHOE, Main Street, Astoria. 1776. 1876- I O- FIREWORKS! FIREWORKS! .FIREWORKS! In Great Variety, at VaJ-flOtV StOIO -VLAI & V cU libhy OLUIl,. ALSGw California' JFjwit- NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. 7776. ASTORIA ! 1876. Fourth of July Celebration. - OWING TO THE DILATORY AC tion of our Solid Mon, concerning the great National holiday,! feel compell ed to tell citizens generally, throusrh the Abtormn that through the instrumentality of some of our citizens, new timber, I am enabled to oner tnu following as a part of OUR PROGRAMME: lht. A Regatta by theEUliermen who 2 repre.-entour heav- iet fctay, showing the nerve ami mil- cle which is our pride, in A GRAND ELEET 2 Two Hundred Boats, Perhaps 250 of them! of the finest build that 'fzzzaszr qvvv cam c ?i?HSto from a -ss??3 wor vnon rz VH'JJI s iilJLiiiiiH03iiiKl hasXvL sailing (jualitieS ln the o world, upon "B OUR OWN Columbia River For aPms of $1,000 Invite the IAS0STIC, AND ALI OTHER TV011TIIY SOCIETIES, To Join Procession ! Invite the STEANGEE "Who may be Sojourning in the city to come and st with us at tho Centen nial Dinner ta bic, and enjoy the luxury of A BARBECUE Prepared by the People! WITHOUT 31011' AND "WITHOUT PRICE. pT If necessary tind -! Eequisite to Success! Socondly, Let us got up a diipLvy of fire works, for vh ich we have the funds. Third, Literary Exorcises by our learn ed and eloquent men including a Poem, by a gentleman known to be lully compe- tent. l'air greeting and kindly remem- 1 braneo of out- children. J Pout th, A National Salute, which I propose to tire, and other exerci.-ea k be I deline.Ci In a meeting ol ourcitizens, which j We now call, for q a -pj tt) -pv a r TTT7T7 ATT A7r jriiuivuni u, v jlinjlwj, Juxk 17, 1S7G, at 8 o'clock. it Spiritual Hall, . me all SocU'tics, all Lodge.-, Chanters, Coi 'Civcds and Nationalities, (excepting always 1he Chinamen), and make ! of this an affair ponal to our , of the people of Atoria,i their very readT wisrh to iakoit'diist from their feet upon the Great National Holiday, and fly to Portland! AVflieru is .your boasted self- reliance of the Commercial Community of Astoria? that a stranger is lead to infer from general conversation, that the Great Centennial Day will pass here no ticed only b3 your children? for upon m3T woid Young America will celebrate, and i thereby bring a reproach to his progeni tors a thousand tur.es snarper than the serpent's tooth. I notice hand bills about I town telling of great expectations in far 1 interior -suit of way communities where i their opportunities mut of :i necessity be , small, will then our people let the day j pass unnoticed? I hope not. No; forman ' hood. Xo; for patriotism. No; lastly, for the God-given prerogative of the American, to honor hi own'Hoine. u Dk.J.O'15PvIEN, far the Volunteer Com. $ V'TlrSi l 1 1 1 ' t T7 W )mft 5 M It i mm (013m SHIPPING ADVERTISEMENTS. Geo, W. Hume's Portland Packet Line. 7J7lC0"ntT CI -I-V M-M-I"T7I tT)ATm .-Tr YJCiOO.Ej.Ljia JUM JLJOJCj -ti-JDU V JCj :,2v. line -will leave w San Francisco regularly every seven days for the Columbia Liver : NOW LOADING Brig SEA WAIE 273 tons. will be followed by the Bark DAWN 250 tons. Sch. HERA 389 tons. Brig HAZARD S9G tons. jfc7" For freight or passage apply to G. W. DUKUO'.W SIS Front St. San Francisco. GEO. II. FLANDEKS. Agent. Portland. Oregon. TLWACO STEAM NAVIGATION 1 COMPANY, TJNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Tho steamers Gen. CANBY, - J- K VARUNA,vg235M ! Y I J-JljJj L)1j 1JS li'j.-VJirsJLco 1U 1)J TXT "TT-' T"V "T"T t "T"r""T-rr rnv T-- ' all kinds or towinsr at reaonabhs rates. Either tho Canby or Varuna will make trips every 3I0NDAY, TUESDAY, PRIDAYA1SD SATURDAY, EOR ILAVACO fTTnity), p8 CALLING AT WAY PORTSr And return the same day. Leaving the iisiml hour, S o'clock. A. M. at i&T Tho reputation of these steamers guar aetees safo and speedy ti ansit to any point desired. iKST" For charter, freight, passage, or tow age, apply on board, or at tho otlico of tho Company in Case's Jiuiltling, Astoria, or to J. II. D. UK AY, Agent. Jiv order of L. . LUOMJS. President SEMI-WEEKLY LINE. Unity id Oysterville Stages ! lioosuis cfc arri:tlacrs - - 1'roprietors STAGES IX TITE ABOYE LIXE 3 will leave Unity Tuesdays and Satur dayson tho artival of tho ILWACO STEAM NAV, COMPAHY'S STEAMER H From Astoria, and will leave Oysterville Mon days and Fridays, connecting with the Ilwaco Steam Navigation Company's steamer for ' Astoria. itj" Passengers Ticketed through; also, thro' dills ot lading xivcn tor treijrlit. INToti o o- FROW AND AFTER THIS DATE charges and advance on freight land ed at tho 0. S. S. Co.'s Wharf, Astoria, must bo paid before tho freight leavo3 tho ware house. J. G. HUSTLER, Agent. COLUMBIA RIVER PILOTS. byS3 Ofllco at tho OCCIDKNT HOTEL, iA jisioria, urcgon. P JOHNSON H, A. SNOW. l E. FEKCIlfctf . M.M. OILMAN, G.KEED. lUUHAUD HOYT. C. rf. WRIGHT, Agent. For Freight or Charter. THE Al KEW SLOOP, Geo. Flavel, 2k, PPvED WASS raster. Is now in readiness for business, and offers suporior accommodation to tourists on the bay. iCS" Will x:arry freight or passengers to any point at reusonablo rates. Apply on board . New Pleasure Yacht. -tujie NEW SLOOP MAY 1. C. SHIVERY Master. Is notv really for freight or charter to any point on tho bay. J laving lino accommoda tions for ploasuro seekers and a record for fast sailing, offers superior accommodations to excursionist. For freight or charter, at reasonablo rates, apply at the restaurant of K. C. 1 1 olden. d, It. C. S11IVEL 1 Astoria. Astoria and Knappton. "DEGTJLAR DAILY MAIL BOAT. Sloop "KATIE," J. A. RICHARDSON - - - Mastek. Will leave Astoria, FOR KNAPPTON AND RETURN DAILY'. XKS" For freight or passage, at living rates,, apply on board, or at I- AV. Caso's store. Astoria Sail Loft, NOW PvEADY FOP. BUSINESS. Patronize Home Manufactores Keep the Money Here, THE UNDERSIGNED DEGS LEAVE to inform the public in general, and tho fishermen particularly, that he is now prepar ed to make sails of every description on short notice, and at reasonable rates. Address: A. M. JOIIXSQN, Astoria, Oregon. BILLS OF LADING, WAY BILLS, Receipts, and all kimls of Cornmeiv cial Printing, done at the Astorian office. CALL, EXAMINE, (XRDEB.-S Jk BELL, fc