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CJ g&s gil3 siorfcro. ASTORIA, OREGON: D. C. IRELAND Editor. SATURDAY Sept. 15, 1877 The Northern Pacific Railroad Com pany. From a very interesting article writ ten by Rev. 6. H. Atkinson for pub lication, upon the subject of the Northern Pacific Railroad, wo con dense as follews: WHAT THE 110AI) ASKS OF CONGKESS. As the time of its franchise exjnres soon by limitation, it earnestly asks an extension of time to complete the through line. THE 110AD '0T KESrONSJBH.E FOK THE DELAY. The railroad was not responsible for the failure of Messrs. J. Cook & Co., its financial agent. It has not been responsible for the panic and the busi ness failures that have swept over the "United States and Europe like a huri cane during the last four years. It is not responsible for the unsettled con dition of politics or of the currency. It has done nothing to complicate the labor question, or lay unjust burdens on poor working men. It has ear nestly desired the opportunity to go forward and employ thousands of the unemployed in completing its line from the Missouri to the Columbia and the Pacific. IF GRANTED THE GOVERNMENT AND PEO PLE WILL 1JE GA1NE1W. It asks no additional subsidy. It is content with the lands granted, most of which have yet no value, but to which its construction will give value. It expects to give the same value to an equal amount of contiguous gov ernment land, which has now no ap X)reciablo value in any market of the world. IT IS AN INVESTMENT TO CKEATE VALUES WHERE NONE EXISTS NOW. The road expects to earn its subsidy as it goes along, mile by mile and sec tion by section. This is true of every railroad through an unsettled country. It thus does not claim or ask the sub sidy as a gift, but only as an opportu nity to confer an equal and even greater value upon the government, for the trust thus long put in its keeping. THE ROAD HAS BEEN A SUFFERER. It shared its measure of loss and suf fering and delay on account of the great failure, and the greater financial disasters that ensued, and the general disturbance of public affairs. All those things were unforseen and be yond its control. They have caused the road an unavoidable loss of money and of time. The money can be earned again by the completed road for its creditors, if congress will merely grant an extension of time to do it. This privilege will not cost the gov ernment a dollar. As a business prin ciple it is not withheld but promptly given by man to man in all the circles of commercial enterprise. To refuse it is like the old law of putting a poor debtor in jail in order to compel him to pay his debts. It is a demand for "the money or the pound of flesh." "When understood men will not do this unkindness. We must hope and be lieve that congress, urged by the voice of the people, will grant the -Northern Pacific railroad an extension of time to complete its road under its charter. ITS PLAN OF COMPLETION. A plan has been proposed and ear nestly advocated by several of its di rectors to hasten this completion by issued to perfect the scheme. The object of the directors is ostensibly to build the road and not to speculate in the lands. For this object the subsidy is entrusted to them. They want set tlements and steady business along the whole line. This plan to put their lands in the common market, with the even sections held by the government, will no doubt satisfy all the demands of settlers and win a just commenda tion from all the people. It is to be hoped that it will meet the approba tion of the entire board and be placed on their records and in the provisions of the bill for the extension of time. URANCH ROAD TO TUGET SOUND. Some objection has been made to their retention of the subsidy for the branch road from the Snake river through the Yakima valley to Puget Sound. It is evident that such a branch is needed. The surveys show easy grades. The main valley and its affluents are rich in resources, and if allowed time, there is little doubt but that the Northern Pacific Railroad company will ultimately build this road. But if not, let some other com pany do it. INTERCOMMUNICATION ESSENTIAL. Rev. Dr. Pield, a recent observer in Greece, where he is still, remarks that the interior of that country is less ad vanced than the capital. The great want is that of internal communication, "Greece is a country made by nature for commerce and agriculture, and if a few short railroads were opened to connect the inland valleys with the sea, so that the farmers and peasants could send their produce to market, the exports of the country might be doubled. A line of one hundred miles would connect them with the railroad system of Europe. Such a road would give them new life." Dr. Field here reveals the secret also of their historic provincialism. It is inter communication wliich makes a people one in interest and thought. The lack of the former defeats the latter. By quick and free intercom munication we become one people. Without it we are only a company of provinces feebly bound together, apt to be jealous and without enterprise. Every argument urges the completion of this direct means of intercourse and this bond of connection with the great body of our nation. VIEWS OF THE DIRECTORS. In a conversation with Caj)t. J. C. Ainsworth, one of the directors of the Northern Pacific Railroad, he says distinctly that it is the judgment and the purpose of some of the directors of the Northern Pacific railroad, with whom he fully agrees in the plan, to urge the sale of their lands in the gov ernment land offices at the minimum price fixed of 2 50 per acre, and to use the proceeds with other funds at once to connect the Columbia and Missouri rivers by railroad and thence to extend the road westward on the south side of the Columbia to Port land on the Wallamet, and thence to Puget Sound. Princely Income. A correspondent of a newspaper on the sound who has recently been on a trip up the Columbia river, estimates the income of the Oregon Steam navi gation company as enormous, and greatly in excess of what people at a distance have an idea. Eor instance, their whole expenses do not probably exceed 6,000 a week, while their present revenue from grain alone is not less than 15,000. In addition to this magnificent sum are probably 3,000 a week from passengers, mails and express, and probably another 3,000 for up river freights and for cargo coming down other than sjrain. In the way of profits, and to enable them to keep up their boats, the gen tleman referred to thinks the com pany to be making not less than 15, 000 a week between Portland and points on the upper Columbia and Snake rivers. HARMED. At the residence of the bride's parents, in Washington territory, September 3d, Miss Alice E. Lninley and Mr. James Casey. In TJkiah California, September 10, 1877, Mr. Robert lliekmott of Astoria, and Miss Lillie Cormack of Minneapolis, Minnesota. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertising. U uoinmuia river man combined. The Astorinn has a irger circulation on the all other itate papers T OTJIS HAGEN, Squemocoha street, next door to the Episcopal church. Cabinet Maker uml Un-icrtalcer ns. Will take orders for nil kiu-of NEW FURNITURE, and repairing promptly and neatly done, at low prices. TOflTHE V h f& atsoMBfl rtx, yjmHJ.ce ifcPat AstftKa nmeom PUBLIC. RGON. unty. oi the I'eacc lor the SS. by the County Court of the O TATE O CI To T. H. prec; it is state aFDrconWor the county of Clatsop that the Sheriff of said conntv be authorized to collect from you the sum of eight dollars per month for the use of the room now used by you as Justice of the Peace office, belonging to the Court-house, including furniture now in said room and necessary wood, otherwise for you to give up the keys to said room ;rent to commence to-dav. September 14, 1877. W.ft. TWILIGHT, Sheriff. By Order of the County Court. Astoria, Oregon, September 14, 1877. 1&rThc above is published by order of Mr. Fox that the public may know how justice is to be dispensed in future. xm uor. dqut N HOUSE. cqha and Lafayette Streets, ORIA, OREGON. OUSE HAVING BEEN re-nainted and furnished throughout Is now open to the accommoda tion oi tne puDiic. 2fThe house being in new hands now can guarantee success. Beard and Lodging per Week $." BQ Itoartl per WeeK- M 4 0 MUS. M. E. TURNER, Proprietress. HHHIS m L nevflv commencing next year on the Missouri -working westwarl, and on the Colum- the Snake river, rapidly as possi- suctions meet in ' to do this it is oipany sell their it land offices, of S2 50 ner "bia near the mon working eastwar hie until the Montana. "In proposed that tL lands at the go . get the minimui.i acre, give titles r proceeds with i;i of the road to 1 . west, and also t good sale to nen Salt Lake Trade -1 In a brief obituary notice of Brig ham Young, published in a Philadel phia paper, we clip the following sent ence: "With more than his share of the vices, he had also many of the at tributes of creatness, and besides this, Brigham and his Salt Lake friends purchased the most of their supplies in Philadelnhia. " The language is rather ambiguous, and the reader is in doubt whether the fact of his Philadelphia purchases ought to. be considered as one of his "attributes of great ness," or as belonging to one of his many vices. Apart from the above reference, we have no data as to Philadelphia's xortion of the Salt Lake trade. But we do know says the Bulletin, that San Francisco aims to control a part of the trade of Salt Lake, and has long enjoyed a good business in that direction. Whether the death of Young will be the means of decreas ing or increasing our commerce with chasers, use the that city, time alone will tell. We ought to be aoie to unaerseii eastern cities with many kinds of goods at Salt Lake, and it is likely that renewed efforts will now LIBERTY HALL. TO NIGHT ! TOHIMTT!) TAE xMv SEnIa mum GRIAT CC T10N HAS ARRIVED. & SCOTT'S MEOY COMPANY. KOMICAL KROSBIE. DON'T FAIL TO SEE HIM AND HAVE A GOOD LAUGH. nSTThe most complete Comedy Com pany on this coast. olive earnings 'ine east and credit and a .;.& which may be j object in. view, be made with that RALLY F and Women, DMUNDS, COS MECHANIC, Will lecture in the Court-house, this (Satur day) evening at Vs o'clock. Subject CAPITAL A3HD LABOR. Those who do not assert their rights, do not deserve to he free. All are cordially invited. Admission free. GRTS Workftg mJ 4 c- new advertisements. Oregon Steamship Company For San Francisco Direct, Carrying the (Jmted States Mails and Wells, Fargo & Go's Express. Pnssajje, Cabin.. St 50 Steerage.. 83 Freight, per Ton....,-..,ir'Z JifeL THE The Al Iron steamship, Geo. W. Eider, -siMm CONNOR .Commander. Will lenvo Y. T. & 1. Co.'s dock Astoria for above port on TUESDAY, Sapt. 18 X8TT. For Freight or Passage, apply at tho office of tho W. T. & Locks company. ft P. UPSHUR, Aget. B, S. WOKSLEY. AUCTION & COMMISSION MERCHANT. Office, on Main street opposito Washingto Market SATJGS AIJ,Y From 7 to 9 o'clock P. M. Regular Sales Day, Snturdnj-, at 10 O'ClocI A. 3r. Will purchase and sell real estate, merchan dise, furniture, etc. Consignments" respectfully solicited. Diagrams and terms to be had on application to tho Auctioneer. B S. WOKSLEY SPECIAL SALE, On Saturday morning, September 15, 1877. at 10 o'clock, the entire stock of groceries and miscellaneous goods of Huxford & LaDow's. at their old stand on Main street, consisting of Teas, Ropes. Candies, Coffees, Soaps, Nuts, Sugars, Candles, Fruits, Spices, Lye, Notions, Hardware, Wooden Ware, Glassware, Willow Ware. The last grand opportunity. The sale will be continued until tne entire stock is sold. Sale positive. Terms, CASH. B. WORSLEY, Auctioneer. SEW TAIX.OR SHOP. GEORGE tOYETT, TAILOR. Denton street, (opposite the Custon House). Gents suits made to order in latest styles and warranted to fit. J2r"Clothes cleaned and repaired. MI8CELLANEOMS. TTtf GH STOOP, CARPENTER AND JOINER, AND GENERAL JOBBER. ASTORIA, OREGON. XKS"ITou?c3 built to order, and satisfaction guaranteed. HENRY SIKDLDJGER, DEALER IN STOVES and TINWARE, JOBBING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. SHOP On Squcmociha street, between Main and Cass street, At-tonn. Urogon. B. B. Franklin, iKit'iiyj Yy i rfBfeCy Jb UNDERTAKER AND CABINET MAKER. Squemoc ilia street, next door to Astorlan building, Astoria, Oregon. SJA11 work done in a skillful manner, on short notice and at reasonable prices TOHN BURKE. (Successor to Varwig & Borke). Pinter, Gas anil Steam Fitter AND DKALER IN IRON AND BRASS GOODS. Also Agent for W. C. Wilcox Havel's Warehouse, Astoria. .JjfflTHJL T ATHS, BATHS, Hot, Cold, Shower, -55 fcteam and SULPHUR Baths Occident Hotel Shaving Saloon. iNlEUEHAUEK tfc UULKKHART, PltOFIlIEToUS. R$r Special attention paid to LADIES' and CHILDREN'S HAIR CUTTING RW Private Entrancefor Ladies'SW J. U. Sl'KFPARD. Lute of C'orvallis. C. II. STOCKTON Late of Kalaimu. Mi SHEPPARD & STOCKTON. HOUSE, SIGN. CARRIAGE. AND ORNA MENTAL PAINTERS. ASTORIA OREGON. CANDY FAGT0EY. the undersigned take pleasure to announce to their patrons and dealers in general that they have lately largely increased their fac tory and are now prepared to fur nish as good an assortment in their line as any house on the coast. Special inducements to cash custo mers. AI.ISKY fc 1IEGELE, I. O. Box 61. 105 Flnit Strict. Factory or Alder Street, between First ami Second Street, Portland, Oregon. Great Seduction IN PRIOES.M AT THE PIONEER Boot & si"5E STORB Corner of Cass and Squemocqha stteats. ASTOEIA, OPwEGON. FOR THE NEXT THIRTY DATS I WILL SELL ALL MY LARGE STOCK OF Mens, Boys,. Ladies, Miss es and Children's BOOTS AND SHOES At a considerable reduction from previous prices, many kinds AT COST! - SMITH, Prop. GRAINING A Specialty. KALS0M13IXG,. MARBLING AND GLAZING done to order with neatness and dispatch ferhciive your orders at tbo NEW bllOiV on Main stroot, Astoria, Oregon. BUILDING MATERIALS. JUST ARRIVED: 40,000 BRICK; 100 WINDOWS; AXD 200 DOORS ; WIIICII WILL BE SOLD AS LOW AS ANY HOUSE IN OREGON. BAIN k FERGUSON, AstoriaOieRon. (Jhakles Heilborn, &3f "MIL DESPERAUTOUM. D. GRAY, sale and retail dealer.in. ED, OATS, HAY, RAW, WOOD, etc.. Also wholesale dealer in Shoalwater Bay OYSTERS, Received fresh from the hed four times a week. On the wharf foot of Benton street, Astoria, Oregon. FLoATk w sf Lime, Brick, Sand Plaster and Marl Dnst AS CHEAP AS CAN BE LANDED IN ASTORIA. Can be had in any quantit' at my wharf. 35"Agcnt for sale of San Juan Lime. PETER HUNEY, - Astoria. MANUrACTUEEPv OE- 9 And Dealer in FURNITUREandBEDDINGv ALSO IMPOItTER OF CABPETS, OIL. CLOTHS, "WALI PAPER, SHADES,, etc. SA11 kinds of repairing promptly at tenden toaud furniture mado to order. SA full line of picture mouldings an, frames, brackets,, winotnv conilcesetc. J57FulI stock and lowest prices, corner off Squemocqha and Main street, Astoria, WEST SHGR.E MILLS, mSKmm Iff WL Foot of eroNcoML Street ROADWAY, Astoria, Orcgora J. C. TRULLINGER, - - Proprietor. of the above Mill Is now prepared to fill all ordor?, largo anS small, for every kind of BUILDING LUMBER On satisfactory terms. E. C. HOLDEN. S..LATJOHERY. BOLDEN & LAUGH ERY, UPHOIiSTJEREIlS AXD IXItXI TUIiE IEAIEKS, At tho old stand IIOLDEN'S AUCTION. ROOMS on Chonamus street. All kinds of upholsteiy and cabinet work done to order. Manufacturers of Lounges, Spring Beds, AND Of any size and quality. Picture Frames and Furniture Manufac tured or Repaired by Experienced Workmen. KSSecond handFurnitaro bought and sold. v v. I w