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Astoria, Oregon, Wednesday Morning, September 5, 1871
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C. IRELAND : : PUBLISHER.
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Tranjent advertising, by the day or week,
fifty cents per square for each insertion.
To City Subscribers,
There are such frequent changes in the resi
dence of our city patrons that ire shall feci
obliged to any who make such changes if they
will report the sumo to this jfiicc. Otherwise
we shall not be responsible for failures of the
carrier to deliver the paper promptly and
regularly to them.
Open Next Doou. J. O. Bozarth
with u fine stock of Lewis river produce.
No Quoijum. For want of a quorum,
the common council adjourned Monday
evening until ThursdayVvening, unless
sooner convened according to law,
when a quorum can be had.
Police Excitement- The excite
ment caused by the blowing of a police
man's whistle yesterday about noon.
very quickly subsided when it became
known that the cause of the summons
was wholly of a domestic nature.
Along the Whakves. The tugs
Edith and Astoria klept together
yesterday afternoon, two to the bertli
at FlaveFs dock. The' Columbia and
Shubrick occupied the o,uter berths, and
the Hip Van winkle, Sain, ct al inside.
Arrival- of the Palawan. The
.British ship Palawan. Cs,W. Oliver, four
teen days from San Fraijjciseo in ballast,
to load with wheat for Europe, arrived
yesterday about noon, iik tov. of the bar
tug Astoria. Tbe Palawan is an iron
sliio ot 1,000 tons register.
Peic'icvae,. Tiic names of Miss Allie
jhuigiiurn, iiTiss Via jiiuvn and Miss E
Crellin of this city, appear as passengers
by the Elder for San Francisco. Judge
-Upton and family art leaving,for Wash
ington. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Devlin are
also passengers frr California.
Salmon Oil. There is no reason that
can be advanced to dispute the fact that
Astoria can and will furnish an oil for
lubricating purposes that will drive the
imported article out of marker. This
is attested by examination, or samples
produced at the oil works at upper town.
Street Work. Messrs. Chappel &
Andrews have done a pplendid job of
work on the Jefferson street improve
ment, and but for temporary delays on
the part of other contractors, we should
ha able to say that that new avenue was
open to the traveling public by next
Monday morning.
New Fire Hose Mr. Joseph Buch-
tei, wlio lias devoted considerable time
to placing the Astoria fire department
on its feet, paid us a visit yesteiday and
made arrangements for our Chief-engineer
to take charge of a new supply
of hose from the Akron (Ohio), works,
as soon as the common council can get
together, and allow him to qualify as
-Chief according to law.
Postponed. The pienic and excur
sion to Knappa, under the auspices of
Astoria' Lodge Mo. 40, 1. O. G. T., which
was to have taken place to-day, has been
postponed until .to-morrow, as we are
informed by card received vesterday.
All who desire to havfe a good social
time, and see one of the most delightful
sections of Clatsop county, should report
at Gray's dock, by nine Jo'clock to-morrow
morning.
Good rye Mr. ,Tack. We can and
do truly say "good bye jMr. Jack" with
regrets. We are sorry tjo part with him
unci his excellent troupe and to say that
Ihey will be sadly missejl from Astoria
is but to speak a truth which all realize.
No more will our sense of hearing be
greeted by the familiaii- strains of the
jJieatre band imon our srrwr? nn nwnv
will audiences be JiiglitlV entertained so
delightfully and so pleasingly at Liberty
hall: no more will our winters and
presses be called into remisition for the
daily programme. We sftiall miss Jack's
genial smile everv moih
for a time will lie sit in
mid chat with that versa fcilitv which has
so often lightened our cares and inter
ested us. Jack; our portlv good
friend
and tcllow ; every inch
dupois a man, good be:
his 2(w aver
and may vou
cast your lines in pleas; mt places, and
arcer a prosperous seasoi
l return to good
ery hand will
oi(i Astoria, wnere ei
reach forth io welcome y
on Home.
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A Wagon Road to Clatlsop.
"We are glad to chronicle the fact
that a few enterprising citizens of As
toria have started the project of con
structing a wagon road from' this pe
ninsula, connecting with fjhe main
land and Clatsop plains, by aj roadway
across Young's bay. The, plan is
practicable, and we know ofr nothing
that would pay better as aji invest
ment for Astoria. "We hae never
passed over the proposed rftute, but
we are informed that a roadjway and
road can be built at very little more
expense in that direction, if 'so much
as the planking of one of out streets
across scow bay for instance. The
value of such an enterprise, to this
city can be seen at a glance. Jt
would afford summer visitorsi an op
portunity to take stages from the
wharf in Astoria, thus avoildmg the
expense and vexations of a transfer to
Skipanon or Fort Clatsop by fl special
boat; it would open up reguliar com
munication with the entire population
on Clatsop, and would be the means
of developing a new and valuable re
gion of country. It would put a stop
at once and forever to all ol
for improving the cemetery
on Clatsop, it would give our
a chance to visit the rural -
jections
grounds
citizens
istricts,
and go to the sounding sea u taon any
occasion in carriages, for a d;ive for
pleasure or profit, or both. t would
i . ii. . r i j xi t t
ue tne means or extending xx :e xraue
and usefulness of the city; ami would
in every way contribute to further the
ends of more reciprocal good J feeling
and spirit of contentment among all
classes. It is absolutely fearful to
contemplate the life we live iiere in
Astoria, which is a-. best but a few
steps removed from a sort of Crusoe
abiding, and if it is possible, o- proba
ble, that we can better our co idicion,
and we believe it is, by the construc
tion of this outlet, we say by all
means let it be done, and it
done, if every inhabitant, rich
interested and disinterested,
shoulder to the wheel, and g
projected enterprise a xift.
will be
r poor,
put a
ve tne
Wheat Ring. There is bn t ne way
to compete with the wheat rintaat Port
land. Forma ring for pools oil wheat
in store at Astoria. Wheat afloift at As
toria is always on a par witlq wheat
atloat at San Francisco. .Recollect that.
I ed Tape. The official circumlocu
tion, as a wind up to the visit of the
Shubrick to the Thirteenth Light-house
district was completed last evening, and
that gallant and in every way reliable
steamer will take her departure to-dav
for the, Twelfth district, reporting at
headquarters in San Francisco. The
llassler, having completed her work
and cleared on Sunday last, leaves our
river barren of government vessels for
the present, if we except the revenue
boat in command of Mr. Montgomerv
which still swings at her moorings foo't
of Main street.
The Hera's Cruise. It appears
that just before the Hera sailed on Sat
urday for Umpqua, Mr. Hume received
word from parties whom he had sent
north to prospect for salmon, that good
fish and plenty of them were to be had
at Gray's harbor. The clearance was
then changed from Umpqua to Grav's
harbor, and thither sailed the Hera. Tne
steam tug Gen. Canby was chartered to
follow out and tow the Hera into Grav's
harbor, and on the next day proceeded
as far as the harbor but returned to port
without having met the Hera, ir. conse
quence of the dense fog prevailing.
Whitehall Ferry. Messrs. narris
and Nelson have issued their prospectus,
published their advertisement, and pro
ceeded with the work of establishing a
Whitehall ferry and express boat be
tween this city and upper Astoria. We
are confident that success will crown
their efforts. Such communication as
this is sadly needed, and to make ft a
success merchants generally, indeed the
entire business community must lar
in mind that the boat will leave regu
larly, and packages entrusted to the
cire of Messrs. Harris and kelson will
bj promptly delivered. Headers ot the
Astorian already know full well the
necessity for sustaining such an enter
prise as this, and we trust that the pub
lic will see to it that It is sustained.
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CITY ITEMS.
Dr. Burr, Homeopathic phy
removed to her new residence
siciaJkffc
lourdibrs
"from Liberty hall.
B. Hamburger is wvc'paring to
go below and lay in a full andjeomplete
fill and winter stock. y
....Peter Runey is still in the market
witu allkinds of building materials in
his life. Has just received 100.000 lath,
2.0Qpiubshels of sand, and a large stock
ofiirinuality of brick at his warehouse
footy&fcBenton street.
..f.Mrs. Arrigoni is furnishing good
rooms with board at from (i to $7 and
upwards per week, according to location.
Parties wishing a nice dish of oys
ters will find them at the Pioneer res
taurant served by one that understands
the business. Open during the day and
all hours of the night.
It. Alexander & Co. have marked
prices way down for the next fifteen
days as Mr. Alexander expects by that
time to go below and lay in another im
mense stock for the fall and winter
trade.
Merfach und von verschiedenen
aufgefordert darauf hinzuwircken urn
den hier ansaesigenDeutschen (lurch ein
club oder verein naeher unter sich mit
einander zu verbinden, erlaube ich
mich himit cine versamlung vorzuschla
gen als den 13 September, 1877, abends 8
uhr, in hause des Ilerrn N. "Weiman.
Sollte es sich daher dermuehe lohnen
obiges zu be.wecken und gleieher an
sieht mit mir zu theilen so bltte ich
hiemit um zahlreichen zuspruch und
noch eimal meine Deutschen lands
leuten das zu behorzigen das ja jeder
weisz das der Deutsche name einen gu
ten klang ja weit uber den gauen misers
vaterlandes.hi aus hat und das es nicht
mehr wie, Mnsere schuldigkeit ist fur
uns den namen Deutseh worth zu
zeigen das heist ini strengste sinne des
wortes. LOUIS GOET
First-class billiard table for sale,
cheap for cash. Inquire at the Occident
hotel, Astoria.
Two choice rooms to let at Mrs.
Munson's new lodging house on Chena-
mus street to-day.
If you want a good hat and of the
latest styles go to A. Van Dusen & Co.'s
who have just received a large assort
ment by steamer Geo. W. Elder.
A. Van Dusen & Co. have just re
ceived another large invoice of wall
paper, all choice patterns. Also, glass
ware, queensware. etc. "Quick sales
and small profits,'' is their motto..
Grisw olds Starch Finish aiiS L'csh
er's Magic Cleaning Fluid for the instant
removal of grease, paint, etc., from cloth
ing, carpets, is also splendid for clean
ing jewelry and silver-plate, without in
jury. Price 2,"i cents a bottle. Sold by
J. W. Gearhart.
i2-Photographs! The latest styles
taken at Shustcr's new gallery, Ca&a at.,
next to the Astorian office.
JZSr-Dr. B. R. Freeland has located
permanently in Astoria lor the practice ot
dentMry. O lice next door to the store of
Mnj. C. H. PnKc & Co.
J62rSan Francisco beer, Steilacoom
beer, Astoria beer, bottled beer and En
glish porter at the Chicago house, Main
atreet, Astoria. N. "W.vman, proprietor.
7K3 For clean towels, sharp razors,
and an easy shave, go to Gillepio al Par
ker House Uatiis. Hair cutting, iham
pooning, and dyeing.
ESTLittle Van has reestablished
himself at the old cornor, refreshed by his
late journey to the Atlantic slates, and
will ass formerly attend to all orders in his
line as general jobber.
.S-Newspaper advertising is the
mo4 energptic and vigilant of salesmen,
addressing thousands each day, always in
the ndverti.-er's interest, and ceasle?sly at
work seeking cus-tomers Irom all classes.
JEJ'Schmeer's Confectionery and
Befrehment rooms on Squcmocqha street
are patronized by tho people of Astoria
very liberally, and they ought to be so
pntroni7.ed, because the enterprise i cer
tainly a credit to the city. Ice-cream,
cakes, etc., ure served to order.
EST" The Capital, on Main near
Squemoeqha street, "Wm. Appleby pro
prietor, is one of the snuggest and mot
quiet places in the city, where the public
can get the Gnc&t quality of wines, liquors
and cigar.
TheGem Saloon, P. TVilhelm
proprietor, is truly a gem. For neatness
and tasty arrangement it has not a supe
rior in the state; and inequality of the
wines, liquors, and cigars i surpassed bv
none, equalled by few. Try them and
you will prove this true.
?The sloop Magnet one of the
finest paspenppr boats on the bay, under
command of Capt. John K. Wirt, one'of
the most experienced ma.-Oers rmployed
in thee waters, is ready for special trip
anytime. We recommpnd the Magnet to
anyone in want of u pleasure trip on the
bay. or to points of interest about Astoria,
during the. summer season.
Canary Birds. for sale at Gilles
pie's, Parker house baths.
Direct to Astoria. Mr, M. Wise
informs the ladies and gentlemen of As
toria and vicinity that he hRs opened his
store with a nice assorted stock of goods,
which he proposes to bell at bed-rock pri
ces for cash.. Kememberthe place, oppo
site E. F. CaufiekPs D;ug Store.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
Editor Asterian: I
I notice quite often in thi Oregon
ian and other Portland papers, long
editorials ostensibly in favor of the
building of canal and locks at the
Cascades, The latest production of
this kind may be found in tie Oregon
ian of the 30th. After speaking of
me immense costoi Duuaintne canal
around the Des Moines rapids, Iowa,
(about $4:,o00,000), and comparing
those rapids to the Cascades) says: "it
will probably take an equal sum to
make this improvement, for the work
should not be attempted except on a
plan extensive enough to make it use
ful after it is finished." "Why has not
the Oregonian thought of this attempt
ing river improvements before? I will
ask them to go to Col. "Wilson's office
and ascertain the amount of money
that has been appropriated by con
gress during the last fifteen year3 for
the improvement of the lower Colum
bia and Wallamet rivers below Port
land, also to publish the number of
feet of water on tho different bars
during low water in 1862, and the
number of feet now or will be next
month and during this fall, winterand
following spring. The amount paid
by government for river improvements
between Portland and this place is
more than the cost of the transporta
tion of all the extra freight carried
upon the river by reason of said im
provements, and ships are paid from
SI. 25 to 2.50 per ton bonus to go up
the river after this same freight. Some
may be curious enough to ask, who
does this come out ofl The difference
between the price of wheat in Portland
and San Francisco will fully explain
tnati xne commission mercnant in
Portland takes the grain from the
farmer, and by handling so many dif
ferent times, and wastage, wharfage,
lighterage, etc. , he can not afford to
pay (or rather, the pulies for
whom he buys) cannot afford to pay
any more. But I am wandering from
my starting point, canal and locks at
the Cascades and the position occupied
by Portland papers, ilia plajn truth of
the matter is, that they are afraid
mat it tne loclcs are built and appro-J
pnations made to that purpose they
will lose the tx-ade of eastern Oregon,
and what is of more vital importance,
their annual stipends from the gov
ernment to enable them to have their
semi-annual scratch at the Hogs Back,
St. Helens bar, mouth of the Wal
lamet, Post-office and Swan Island
bars. The canal and locks of the
Wallamet cost about 500,000, and
Mr. Smith the engineer who con
structed the Wallamet canal and locks
estimated that the Cascade canal and
locks could be built for less than
$700,000 and be serviceable 11 months
in the year during seasons of the high
est water and ordinarily. Our river
steamers could go through them the
year round. We have already an ap
propriation of 90,000, but through
the influence of the Portland board
of trade; so far there has been noth
ing, done but preliminary surveys.
Last faU during low water, the only
time to make surveys, they were sum
marily stopped and attempts were made
to transfer the money from the Cas
cade canal and locks the Wallamet and
lower Columbia fund, but their little
game was nipped in the bud, and the
whole thing still hangs fire. While
the oracles of the dear people of Ore
gon and Washington territon-, (on the
Wallamet) talk about the great ex
pense of canal and locks, and "mean
time we should not abate one jot of
effort to get a railroad, nor omit any
opportunity to secure removal of ob
structions from the rivers at other
points where the same can be done at
more moderate expense." Yes, so
that monopolies may continue to con
trol the transportation. Its too thin.
Canal.
Xkw Dental Offick. There arc
many larger cities than Astoria that
fail to show more neatly arranged rooms
for the practice of dentistry than the
apartments just fitted up by Dr. ,
Welch on JSquemoeqha street, in the ncv
building just completed by him for mer
cantile purposes. We feel like congrat
ulating the doctor upon his success in so
effectively fitting hinibejf for business
here, and wish that he might remain
constantly with us. iuit as thjs is impos
sible, in consequence of other engage
ments in Portland, we wish for him suc
cess wherever he may east his lot. He
will remain in the Astoria office but
about ten davs longer on his pre.sent
visit, hence all who are in need of his
services shoald make application early.
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News and Notes,
A. M. Patterson has been
pointed postmaster at Kalama.
ap-
Capt. H. R. Thompson and fam
ily will spend the winter in Arkansas.
The Portland Standard is now a
morning newspaper fully up to the
times.
Models of the tug Columbia and
ship Western Shore are on exhibition
at the San Francisco exposition.
The Astoria Oil company have
placed samples of oil fish guano upon
exhibition at the San Francisco expo
sition. F. E. Field & Co., Frankfort
bankers, have suspended. Liabilities
1,000,000. Shrinkage of mortgaged
property the cause ?
The advisory commitee of the
bursted Chicago savings bank are
studying over the matter whether to
send for Spencer or not.
The exhibition of articles from
Oregon at the San Francisco exposi
iion is so slim that Col. Tappan has to
apologize for the meagre display.
Prof. Hayden is bringing his geo
logical surveys to a close for this year
in Idaho, Wyoming and Montana.
The result will be equal to any pre
vious year.
The Augusta, Georgia, city coun
cil (democratic) endorse President
Hayes in a very tasty and graceful
manner, and invite him to visit Geor
gia. He will be there.
Henry Yiilard, esq., president 'of
the Oregon Steamship company, will
return to !New York soon to superin
tend the construction of the pew Ore
gon steamship Multnomah.
Two of the bribery ring of South
Carolina have "signified a willingness"
(all know what that is of course), to
turn states evidence. Lake set the
precident for "signifying vvillingnesses, "
et , in Oregon.
"-In Cincinnati workmen under
minded the foundation of one build-
ins?, excavatmc for the foundation to
another, and several persons wg
o -
ed on Monday, wiitn the
building fell amass of ruins,
At -Brigham Youngs funeral at
the temple in Salt Lake city on Sunday
last ten tiers of the front seats were
occupied by his family and relatives,
numbering several hundred persons.
John W. and Brigham Jr., set with
the councillors.
Hale's New York piano factory
was destroyed by fire on Monday. It
is said that 100 persons perished in
the flames, which extended to adjoin
ing works, and tenement houses, and
destroyed the entire block, the whole
pile being reduced to ruins in about
three-forths of one hour. The lowest
estimate of losses is 1,000,000. If
the firemen had had water they could
have prevented the spread of the fire.
The tire originated through Nichols
Monk, who was heating varnish over a
stove. While his back was turned it
got ablaze, and the flames spread like
a flash. He fled at once for his life,
giving the alarm .13 he ran, but the
windows being open the flames swept
through the building, finding fresh
fuel at every step, It is supposed
about 200 men were employed in the
building at the time on the seventh.
20, on the fourth 31, and on the fifth,
sixth and other floors about 150. It
cannot yet be ascertained how many
have burned in the building. The
hatchways in one corner were open,
and the flames rushed to the upper
stories as if through a fiue. Several
firemen say that from the windows of
the upper story of the factory men
were palling for ladders and for help,
for God's sake!
New Zeai,ani Papers. We are, in-
debted to Mr, Johnson, of "the Astoria
Oil Company, for files of Jftiw Zealand
papers to July 28t)i past. The Weekly
Press of hrjstehureh is a paper of 20
pages, far surpassing thft most famous
of our American weeklies, and if news-
l papers are to be considered an index of
the region m which they are published
Christehureh must be a flourishing com
munity. By perusal of its pages we find
that the New Zeahinders have all the
comforts of life, and are surrounded hy
many blessings which we of Oregon do
not enjoy,
S-Nowspaper advertising is now
recognized by bii!ine3 mmi huving nith inr,s
thiir own wares, a 'the mo-t fcftVetive,
rnenna for wearing for their wares a wide
rucwgultiuii or Ibeir.merita, f
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