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fftjC". ' A gl I Vrl 9 Astoria, Oregon, Friday Morning, September 21, 1877. ffo. 92. T vl O. LMfcHLwf i'u l. j?- -j ,tw-. "- Ji'.'iJ-'wnmei V glue ail33 stxyxJivm, ISSUED EVERY MORNING, (Monday Excepted), C. IRELAND : : PUBLISHER. AatorioAi Building, Cass Street. i. I enns of Subscription : crvcd by Carrier, ior week .23 Cents Sent by mail, four months - S 00 Sent by mail, cne year. 'J 00 Free- of Postage to .Subcribers. AST Advertisements inserted by the year :it the rate of SI o0 per Ftjuar" jt month. Transient advcrtiMns, by the day or week, fifty cents per square fur each insertion. To City Subscribers. There arc such frequent change0 in the resi dence of our city nations that ivo .-hall feel obliired to any vh$jikc such chnge if they will rcpoit the sanie to thi- oSieo. Othe: wise ivo shall jiot be rcjoniblo for failure? of the carrier t deliver the paper promptly and regularly to them. Tins Pride of A stoma Is the1 name of an excellant cigar which A lion (I. Yiiilelias introduced to the Inule of this city. Territorial A.emrly. The ter ritorial assembly which is in meet in Olympia on the first of October, lias a working majority of republicans. Thought. Bro. Bristow of the Salem Mercury has been presented with a string of Irouyltt, caught by an ex-typo. Billy Beers, in Mill creek. lie does not say.but we presume the trought were Miught with a "hougk and leign.' Let s have a spelen skule. Last of tiik Run We have not been able to separate and value the cargo of the Elder it is a big job. on a big cargo, j snecified mixed Iv on the manifest. One thing is sure, "though she has jiM about cleaned us all out of salmon. Sh' car- ried away but 85 cases and one box of such things. Soundings. The superintendent of streets found two fathoms ''more or less" of mud on the Court street crossing of Main yesterday morning. Children drawing two feet on their way to school are sure to get struck on that route. The best channel is around the block via Congregational church. Serenading Party. Night before last, a party of gentlemen consisting of Messrs. Dean" Gillespie, Worsley and A. G. White, serenaded several of the citi zens of Astoria. We acknowledge the compliment of a visit from them. The music was deliriously refreshing as it came forth in full rich volume so in ac cord Aith the. harmony of all things upon that beautiful and quiet night. United. As an interesting event, worthy to be recorded for future histori ans to make a note of, we may say that the old Indian chief Squemocqha and the statesman Thomas Jefferson, were united by Lady Genevive in this city yesterday. That is to say : vou can now travel from Squemocqha to Jeffcr ,son street, upon th- new roadwav laid along Genevive street, by Capt. J'iiram Brown. Oregon State Fair. An advertise ment in this week's issue will give our readers all needful information in re gard to the Oregon state fair. The com ing exhibition is expected to eclipse all previous efforts in the same direction, and with improved attractions it is thought there will be a verv large at tendance of visitors from abroad. Al ready ve hear of a large number of per sons hi this region who expect to attend rhe exhibition. Half rates for fare will enable all who are so disposed to attend. Snake River Steamer. We regret to hear through the Walla Walla States man, that the trial trip of Capt. Stump's new light draught Snake river steamer was a failure- There seems to be a de fect about the machinery whereby he is unable to make sufiicient steam. Cer-1 tain improvements and changes will be made, when it is hoped the boat will be able to make the trip. The failure is a great disappointment to the farmers along the Snake river, who looked to this boat as a means of getting their produce to market. Oun Tumtum. The Dalles Moun taineer says : The annual exhibit of the financial condition of the county for the fiscal year past has not been ordered published by the county court as was formerly the custom. It was suggested by the court that any' one wishing to know the financial condition of the county, they could call at the clerk's of fice and examine the records. The cost "of publishing the exhibit would be .$20. Certainly, the apparent economy shown by this court surpasses all understand- ing and is. to say the least, 'penny wise and pound foolish." Our Salem Letter. Salkm, September 17th, 1S77. Editor Astorlvn : It was with genuine regret that we left your city, all shroudedas it was. in rain, and mist, and dew; there is a charm about the place peculiar to itself, in its lovely views of ocean and river, its pretty homes with their green lawns, clinging as it were to the hillsides, the bustling nmrts of trade, and '"Down to the wharves as the sun coes down. And the daylight's tumult. dust end din Are dying away in the busy town As we go to be the .ships come in." As we leave these all behind, it is with a hope to look upon the scenes again and for a longer time. The trip to the metropolis was une ventful, except the interest excited in the passengers of the steamer, in behalf of an emigrant woman and two children from Illinois, who were going to Leba non. The husband and father had gone back to .San Francisco, after vainly en deavoring to get work in Astoria, and had sent his familv to a relative up the valley; but the "homesickness of the poor woman among strangers, ami un certain if the future were really dis tressing. She told the story so oft re peated, of leaving a comfortable home to spend their little all in traveling to get land and live in a milder climate, to find that distance lent enchantment to the view. In contrast to this cheerless picture was a pretty bride who came on board at one of the landings, attended by a line specimen of manhood, whose delicate and devoted attentions to the lady fair, left no doubt as to the recent assumption of the hymenial relations. Ah, me ! I thought, as 1 saw the rosy color in her cheeks come and go. if life could always be the same color rtc rose as now, you would need no paradise beyond "There's nothing half so sweet As love's young dream." To one who studies human nature, contrasts "from grave to ga' or vice vena, are perhaps the most interesting, and nothing is truer than that human nature is the same everywhere. While out walking one day in Astoria I noticed a father leading his little son who was elegantly dressed in a velveteen suit, a iaunty cap with tassel, and a tiny ivory headed cane, everyone had a handshake and pleav.int word for the little gentle man, the father seemed proud and the boy happy. The reverse side appeared soon alter in a father who was accom panied by his little son, the latter shabby, barefooted and crying bitterly. lIe had evidently "runned away" as tlie little folk ay. and the parents harh "dry up" was an unmusical accompani ment to the patter of the little muddy feet as he was hurried on without even tie friendly clasp of a fathers hand. The officers of the Bonita very oblig ingly landed on the East Portland side, which enabled the up-country passen gers to take the cars for home, an accept able arrangement to those who feared de tention over night in Portland. If a permanent plan lor tne steamer to ar rive in time for the train, could be effected, it would certainly meet with grateful appreciation on the part of travelers hilherward. The weather has "faired off' and there are strong hopes of its continuance un til after the State Fair, which opens on the 8th of October. Mr. James E. Freeman, one of the early surveyors of this part of the State is passing a day or two at the Capital J marking the changes which more than a score of years have made hereabouts. ClIEMEKETA. Repairing. The steamer Yaruna is on the beach undergoing necessary re pairs, but will get off to-day or to-morrow Up Young's River. The Rip Yan Winkle made a special trip up Young's river yesterday for supplies for the new feed store of Capt J. II. D. Gray. Personal. Hon. M. P. Deady, Judge of the United States court for the dis trict of Oregon, paid Astoria a visit yes terday. The Hon. gentleman is en routeto the seaside, and has selected the very best season of the year for his visit. In Luck. Mr. D. C. Nelson, formerly of this city, has been appointed clerk and book keeper in the commissary department of the Simcoc Indian reser vation. He received the appointment from the agent there, Father Wilbur, and his salary is -51,200 per annum. Laror "Would. Yesterday we men tioned the fact that a Branch of the La bor World had been organized in Asto ria. Mr. B. F. Wickham was chosen president and Mr. J. F. Nowlan secre tary. The secretary informs us that the Branch was organized with fifty-eight charter members. An adjourned meet ing will be held on Thursday evening next. Wall Street Improvements.-Capt. Irv. Stevens is always making some de sirable improvement about his premises. Just now he is engaged on that part of Wall street in front of his residence, where he is filling over a new sluice-way which will conduct the surplus water on its way to the bosom of the Pacific and dry up a goose pasture in his back lot. CITY ITEMS. ssYBrown intends opening a nriv selifiol at Arrigoni's hotel 1st of OctoM-r Terms, ill also give lessons in music. cents per week, music $5 per monqh Lecture to-day at 2:'"0 o'clock, at Mrs. Dr. Burr's office, four doors west of Liberty hall. It will be fully illustrated by models, drawings, wet and dry prep arations. Admission free. Ladies' workboxes, a fine assort ment received per Ajax at Adler's book store. Neilson's Grand March" u'Gather- ing Shells by the Sea Shore." and all the latest songs and sheet music just re ceived at Cornart s. You can have any piece of music you wish without extra charge, by call ing at Cornart s, Astoria agent for Sher man & llyde's Music House, San Fran eiscco. Have you read "the Dance of Death?" 1 have not. Ilave you one of "Helen's Babies?" I have not. Have you ''Other Peoples Children? No! Then whv the duce don't vou get them ? All at Adlei's. Board and lodging by the day or week at the Astoria Beer Hall, Main street, Astoria. Peter Daviscourt, pro prietor. Persons wishing the services of Dr. J. Welch, Dentist,vill bear in mind that business will necessitate his tempo rary absence from the city for a time af ter a few days. White wire goods in every style, at L. P. Kichman & Co's. ...Fresh oysters in every style at Schmeer's. Stoves and fall goods for house keepers in great variety at L. P. Rich man & Co's. Mrs. J. W. Munson is prepared to take a few boarders, with or without lodging. First-class billiard table for sale, cheap for cash. Impure at the Occident hotel. Astoria. Mrs. Dr. Burr, Homeopathic phy sician, has removed to her new residence four doors from Liberty hall. Dr. B. R. Freeland has located per manently in Astoria for the practice of dentistry. Oilice in Shuster's building, on Cass street, next door to The Asto rian oHice. Perfection Stonewall Whisky, hand-made sour mash; Snow-hill Whfs ky, lire cooper sweet mash: acknowl edged from its refined taste and delicacy of flavor to be beyond comparison the best in this country, sold at the Astoria Liquor Store by II. Marx & Co., AYater street roadway. -Photographs! The latest styles taken at Shutter's new gallery, Cass st., next to the Astorian office. JGSTSan Francisco beer, Steilacoom beer, Astoria beer, bottled beer and En glish poiter at the Chicago house, Main street, Astoria. 2?. "Wyman, proprietor. ph" For clean towels, sharp razors, and an easy shave, go to Gillopiu at Par ker House Baths. Hair cutting, sbam pooning, and dyeing. STLittle Yan has reestablished himself at the old corner, refreshed by his, late journey to the Atlantic slates, and will a formerly attend to all orders in his line a;? general jobber. JSSTThe Capital, on Main near Squemocqha street, Wm. Appleby pro prietor, is one of the snuggest and mos-t quiet places in the cit3 where the public can get the finest quality of wines, liquora and cigars. SOHETJJIXG NEW For Glassware, Crockery, Powder and Shot, Gun Wads, Percussion Caps. in fact everything that is useful as well as ornamental, go to J. W. Gearhart, who sells cheap for cash. Goods delivered free of charge. CLEARTXG OUT SALE. The entire stock of B. Hai irgerwill be sold at immensely redu rates in ind prior order to clear out balance OI to the arrival of new goods sonallv by Mr. Hamburger ted per- e goods must be sold : prices no objec and be convinced. Lspeciai ion IS called to tne immensely re( ices in our dress goods. Is. H.- :r. Main street ia. Canary Bntns.for sale at Gilles - pie's, Parker'housc baths. Direct to Astoria. IIr. M. "Wise informs the ladies and centlcrncn of As toria and vicinity that he hu.: opened his store with a nice aborted stock nl goods, which he propo.-es to sell at bed-rock pri ces for ca.-h. Remember the place, oppo site R. F. Caulield'a Dru: Store. GitAPiiiTE. If you want a good pen cil, one that eclipses Faber's best, trv the Dixon American Graphite, at Cor nart's. Live Hogs. As a part of the product of Tillamook county, Messrs. Kinnev have a fine lot of live hogs at their can nery for sale. Auction Sale. B. S. Worsley will continue the auction sale at Huxfbrd & LaDow's this evening. Xow is your chance to get groceries cheap. illr. sec ff Ja iwteim uecdn SWIIUHdU" Astdr LOCAL AND DOMESTIC. Monticello is picking a big yield of hops this year. - The Bee has been stinging Bert in consequence of his gift enterprise fraud. Cowlitz county is a good place for immigrants to settle. Young men are wanted. The Cowlitz river is getting low and navigation i3 difficult the tide is out. very when Our friend E. F. Thompson, at Freeport, is having a very neat cottage built and will move into it some time next month. The Telegram speaks about "re pairing" the steamboat Restless, at Gardiner, burned to the water's edge last week. The Albany Democrat says work is progressing on the Yaquina bay rail road in a very satisfactory manner, grading has been completed one mile beyond Philomath, and the road bed has been located several miles beyond that point. The Bee and Telegram do not be lieve the Mercury saw a horse pump its own drinking water. Do you be lieve that story about the horse and the bunghole and the barrel Brothers. There is no longer any doubt but that Salem horse did pump the water and quench his thirst. Bro. Bull: turn your eagle right side up before it spoils Snide's ad. and obliterates those shipwrecked mariners who were placed on board the United States Frigate Constitution, Capt. John Percival, by the United States consul at alparaiso, Chili, June In. 1S1G, to be carried to an American port. In 1855 it was the opinion at Walla Walla that that would be a good stock country, but as soon ;is the grass was eaten oft" it was expected that set tlers would have to abandon the val ley. How greatly the early pioneers were mistaken in their estimate is proven "by the tons and tons of grain that are now stacked up along the rail road awaiting shipment. Uncle Lewis Pettyjohn of Salun went "down to Labish dairy a few days ago and killed a bear. He proved to be quite fat and in fine order for eat ing. Mr. Pettyjohn passed through Salem with bruin's hide and a portion of the meat swung to the cautle of his saddle in true hunter's style. During the chase after the bear the dogs star ted a couple of foxes which were also killed. They were of the common gray species. Eastern Oregon The Astorian is doing more for the interests of Eastern Oregon than any other paper in the State. If you have a friend or a relative in that section of this country, send him the pa per on trial. Only one dollar for four months. noME Again. Our valued corres pondent "Chemeketa" has reached her Salem home in safety. Another one of her interesting letters appears in this issue of the Astorian. Mr. T. P. Powers, who favored us with two interesting let ters from California, ajso arrived home by the Orizaba." On a stbike The mill inei.and log gers on the sound have locked horns, and the logging and lumbering business has come to a stand-still. Those who are able to bold their lofrs for :i month or i Six weeks longer, are confident they will I hp :ihlf in nhfriiti tlio vocriilnr defile nricft' j of S5 per thousand. Wheat Ring. There is but one way ! to compete with the wheat ring at Port- land. Forma ring for pools on wheat in store at Astoria. - Wheat afloat at As toria is alwavs on a par with wheat, afloat at San Francisco. Recollect that. Snip-M aster's Reading Room. Mr Peter Wilhelm has permanently fitted up a ship-master's reading room in con nection with the Gem saloon in Astoria The latest shipping papers and home ward and outward bound shipping lists are kept on file. Call and see him. The Pkice of AYtieat. Wheal ought to be one dollar and fifty cents per bushel all over the Wallamet valley. San Francisco pavs frenn 32 to $2 25 per cental. A cental of wheat is a bushel and two-thirds of a bushel. neat afloat at Astoria is always worth as much as wheat afloat Ylt San Franckeo. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. A passenger train on the Union Pacific railroad was robbed of 75,000 by thirteen masked men east Cheyenne on the 19th. The railroad company offer a reward of 5,000 for the arrest of the thieves. The Union Pacific railroad express robbery on the 19th was deliberately planned. The express company offer S?o,0U0 for the arrest of the thieves making the reward 10,000. This is the first robbery of the kind that ha3 ever occurred on the Unit n Pacific carr. The loss, of course, falls upon the Union Pacific express company, an organization that is a part of the railroad company. The amount of coin 75,000 is considered a very large sum as compared with the average. It was a shipment from California. The official bulletin of Gibbon's last fight with the Indians reflects se verely on the inhabitants of Montana, who sustained the murderous Nez Percez by trading oft provisions for stock stolen by them from the whites and thus prolonging their flight and adding to the danger of pursuit. The best estimate of their strength gave them 200 warriors, 100 armed and equipped. By forced marches Gibbon came up with the hostiles with a com mand of 17 officers, 132 men and 34 citizens. The attack was made late in the night, the Indians being com pletely surprised ; but a's they immedi ately sought the bushes for shelter and poured their volleys into the troops as the Latter "came into open ground, they did considerable execution. However, in twenty minutes the camp was in possession of the troops. The Indians being driven out, still shot with deadly effect at long range. By a change of base, shelter was obtained and retaliatory firing was commenced with equal destruction of Indian life. The Indians had captured the howitzer which was coming on under escort and on mules' "backs, the two privates who were with it fleeing and leaving the officers to an unequal fight. Dur ing the day various strategies were employed, but it was 11 o'clock at night before the Indians finally with drew. On the 11th the dead were buried. Gen. Howard came up that day, but too late to render assistance. Jealousy. Who told the Oregonian that the auditorium of Reed's opera house, at Salem, will be changed into i big sleeping room for fair week, and that the pla j ers won't get it for shows. It is not true. John Jack, of Astoria, has secured Reed's opera house for fair week, and has a two column ad. in the Reporter. Guess the Oregonian was jeal ous, because its manager Bert could n't play everybody and a fraudulent gift enterprise at the same time. "Needs Explanation. A settler Pacific county, who took up a tract m of land, or rather settled upon it in 187.'!, recently went to 'ew Taeonia to pur chase his lands of the Northern Pacific railroad company. He writes to inform us that the land department magnani mously offered to sell him the land for 37 00 per acre, cash down, according to new rules. lie wants to know if there is any law that compels him to pay such prices for wild mountain lands, etc., the only improvements upon which have been made by him. As we under stand it, he must now pay the railroad company for the improvements Con gress donated his claim to the North ern Pacific railroad company in the land grant which they have earned by building the road from Kalama to Ta eonia, although it is quite certain that the building of that branch did not in the least enhance the value of lands situ ated where he has made a settlement. The whole matter needs explanation, and we hope people will demand s jme explanation of it from Congress. The annual exports from Oregon repre sent an average of three hundred and eighteen dollars, gold, to every vo'er. Abundance' of good and cheap govern ment, milroad, and private lands ui Ore pon. No land monopolies, a1 in Califor nia. Variety of timber in Oregon of ex ceptional excellence for indu.-tnal purpo is. Oregon has great mineral resources, especially coal, iron, lead, gold an! silver. Fine natural water .y.-tem, vat water power. Oregon waters abound with fish. fS"Can't you get us a new subscriber for The Astorian? It would take but a slight effort on your part to mduce'your neighbor to subscribe. You will admit the necessity of sustaining a newspaper like this in the country, and it is by your efforts and will that it is to be sustained. If every one of our subscribers would get us another the paper would be greatly benefited and yon would not be injured nor discommoded in the least. "Will you try and tend us a new subscriber for the ensuinir year. Subscriptions may begin at a:.-5- lime. ' Vr - r;
