(n g&& -Ail Qstexinu. ASTORIAOREGON: D. C. IREtAXD Editor. PRIDAY Sept. 21, 1S77 For the Portland Lobby. The "Washington territorial assem bly will meet one week from next Monday. We understand that the Portland board of trade, not satisfied with the painstaking efforts of Captain Flavel and Captain A. M. Simpson to do the piloting on the Columbia river bar without losses, have decided to ask the territorial assembly to create new offices and increase the number of pilots on the bar, so that the little Dundee and "British colony" at Port land may succeed in getting up an opposition on the bar between rival companies; and thus, by taking des perate chances occasionally, as all opposition steamers do, they can pile up a few wrecks here, (a thing which has been unknown since the tug As toria come on the bar.) And then these over-zealous board of trade fel lows may publish to the world with some plausibility, that the British bark this, and the British ship that, were wrecked on entering Columbia river bar. They want a few vessels lost here, to serve their purpose of driv ing commerce away; they cannot blackmail nor browbeat Captains Fla vel and Simpson. They tried to get their bill through the Oregon assem bly last session, but the fraud was too transparent; now they boast that they will secure from Washington territory what they failed to secure in Oregon. As Brother Newell of the Walla Walla Statesman, says: "If persistent lying will accomplish anything," they may get their jobs through, but we have too much confidence in the members of the territorial assembly to believe that they will enact a law in the inter est of the Portland grain ring, affect ing the commerce of this city we may say the entire Columbia river basin a law which was repudiated by the Oregon assembly. Gen. Sherman intends to estab lish at Missoula the finest post in Mon . tana and give them plenty of troops. Crazy Horse, the Indian chief, who died of wounds at camp .Robin son, JSTebraska,received while attempt ing to escape, as was supposed, for the purpose of joining Sitting Bull, is re ported to have been the chief active commander in the Custar slaughter. His band has been entirely disarmed. The extraordinary intelligencehas been received in England of the dis appearance of two islands the Barker island and their inhabitants. Cap tain Fisher, a Tasmanian capitalist, purchased from the West Australian government the right to remove guano from two islands on the coast, describ ed on the chart and known as the Bar ker islands, and situated in latitude 14 south, longitude 125 east. He dispatched three vessels in April, with laborers and appliances for shipping the guano, but when they arrived where the islands were known to be there was nothing to be seen but wa ter. The islands had disappeared en tirely, how and when is a mystery. It was generally supposed that Aus tralia lay out of the line of active vol canic agency, so that the phenome non is all the more remarkable. Letter from Mr. Beqnette. San Francisco, Sept. 15, 1877. Mr. David Ingalls: Dear Sir: The steamer Ancon landed me here in good Health and spirits. Meeting my friends here makes me realize my long absence from tHc great city and my welcome home. My first work will be to make the necessary arrangements to return to Astoria to carry ontthelong projected enterprise. I now need the signa tures of responsible parties to sub scribe the balance of the twenty per cent, of the capital stock of the Asto- ria Milling company; that is, I believe, $5,600; that will enable me to get the balance of the stock taken, and return to Astoria to go on with the work. You have got a book that lias a copy of the names already subscribed, which will answer for the parties that may subscribe for the balance. Please to do what you can in solicit ing subscribers as soon as possible, as it will decide parties here to take stock in our company. I am doing the best I can for Astoria. There are many workers here for Portland. Write to me how you are getting along. My respects to all enquiring friends. I remain yours truly, D. "Bequette, President Astoria Milling company. Address : 120b Jackson st.,San Francisco. Walla Walla Sews. Froin the Statesman. But two steamers are now on the river between Wallula and Celio, and these take down about 1000 tons of grain weekly. To meet the demands of the country the boats should take away at the lowest calculation 2000 tons a week. There would then be a reasonable prospect of getting the crop out of the country. Our merchants and traders are offer ing 75 cents a bushel for wheat, but the demand is limited, owing to the difficulty about making shipments. With fifteen or twenty thousand tons of grain stacked up around the rail road depot, it is not strange that deal ers .are slow about increasing their stock. This failure to move the crop is likely to occasion our farmers very considerable inconvenience. From the extreme heat of summer we have at once drifted' into chilly winds, with the thermoneter down to 50, and all the indications of an early winter. Thursday last was a par ticularly disagreeable day; cold winds driving the dust into everybody's eyes, and closed doors and fires being in order. Such a sudden change from extreme heat is trying on the human system, and suggests the importance of guarding against taking colds. From some unaccountable reason nearly all the wells on the south side of Main street, and as far down as the lower district school, have gone dry. Wells that never before were known to tail are now dry as powder houses, and in some neighborhoods great in convenience is experienced from the scarcity of water. Just now the city water works come into play, and take the place of the dried up wells. All the warehouses in the neighbor hood of the railroad are filled with grain, and the open lots immediately adjoining are packed eight .and ten sacks deep. Schwabacher Bros, have in their warehouse over eight hundred tons of wheat. Hawley, Dodd & Co. have six hundred tons in their ware house, and as much more stacked up in an adjoining lot. Adams Bros have their warehouse packed with grain, and Johnson, Rees & Winans are in the same condition. The facili ties for shipping fall short of demand, and it is now a question whether the railroad and steamboats will be able to get the wheat out of the country be fore the close of the season. It is computed that there are fifteen thous and tons of wheat now at the railroad awaiting shipment, and it continues to come in much faster than it is taken away. The fault, as we are informed, is with the steamboats, their average being less than two hundred tons a ' day. It is a great misfortune to have, the wheat left in the country, and is to be hoped that the Oregon Steam Navigation company will yet make provision for moving all the grain that offers. Elsewhere we have referred to the glut of the grain at the railroad depot, and the probability that with the pres ent facilities for moving the crop it is more than probable that much of the grain will remain over to another sea son. This, at a time when the farmers are anxious to realize on their crops, is unfortunate, and suggests the ques tion whether there is any remedy. The railroad officials say that they can take all the wheat that offers, to the landing; but are restricted by the Oregon Steam Navigation company; which company refuses to receive more than two hundred tons of grain in any one day. The railroad, as we understand, can take down if neces sary double the amount, but are res tricted as above stated. Early in the season, we were assured by the steam boat owners that if necessary they would run a double line of boats each day. Now is the time for the steam boat men to come to the front and show that they have facilities for mov ing the crop. A failure to get the grain out of the country will depress the farmers and lead them, the com ing year, to limit the amount of their productions. The gentlemen who con trol the navigation of the Columbia river have a duty to discharge in this matter, and we hope to see them prove equal to the emergency. Cemetery Notlc The undq&FsIgned Sexton of the Astoria Cem etery iniew of the fact that the cemetery greu: all pe port t now permanently locateu, wisues wnhig lots in the grounds to re- luer ami uiock to mm ; aiso, an perso nave mined menus in tne vtime. are reauested to ad- grou dn mrh the Post-oflice. or call unon hin ofllce. and furnish him with a list. embracing the name of deceased, aire, when buried, the lot or block upon wfiich the burial was made, and such other information as will enable him to bring order out of chaos. . FEUKELL, City Sexton. Astoria, Oregon, Sept. 20, 1877. MARRIED. In Portland, Oregon, on Sunday evening, September 1G, 1877. at the residence of the brides parents. Mr. George W. Comart of this cit v, and Miss Mollic K. Knox of the former city. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Orege: amship Company San Francisco IMrect. Caiufinjj the United States Mails and ells, Fargo & Co's Express. Ps ls:e. Cabin ,r!S7 .10 Steerasc.SS eiKlitiTper Ton S2 Fcnmsiiin 4- --1?- I - wk . n&uAA AJAX, -SjtegaSgggjg MACKIE Commander. Will leave W. T. & 1. Co.'s dock Astoria for above- port on SATRDAY, Sept. 22 1877. At 0 o'clock, A. M. For Freight or Passage, apply at tho office of tho W. T. fc Locks company. C. P. UPSHUR, Agent GEORGE W. GQRNART, Is constantly receiving a large invoice of KfovSIC AND MUSICAL GOODS ? ALL DESCRIPTION. ALSO odks, Stationery, Willow Ware, and j3ird Cages. ALEO FINE 1MIORTEI) AND DOMESTIC All the Iicadins: Newspapers, Novels and magazines Con stantly on Hand. Agent for Sherman fc Hydo's Music House, San Francisco. North side of Chenamus street, between Cass and Main - - - Astouia, Gkegox. TYLSSOLUTION. The co-partnership heretofore existing under the firm name of Classen & Daviscourt, Astoria, Oregon, is by mutual consent dis solved. The undersigned will continue the business as heretofore, at the Astoria Beer Hall, and settle all bills. 1 DAVISCOURT. Astoria, Oregon, Sept. 17, 1877 8!)-3v BUY XOXIS BUT THE XEV IMPKOYED FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE, THE BEST - - WORLD For sale at the CITY BOOK STORE. J. H. D. GRAY, "Wholesale and retail dealerin. FLOUR, FEED, OATS, HAY, STRAW, WOOD, etc., Also wholesale dealer in Shoalwater Bay OYSTERS, "Received fresh from the bed four time.s a week. On the wharf foot of Benton street, Astoria, Oregon. G-REAT EeDTJCTIOST IN FHIOES!! THE PIONEER Boot & shoE Corner of Cass and Squemocqha streets. ASTORIA, OREGON. FOR THE NEXT THIRTY DAYS I WILL SELL ALL MY LARGE STOCK OF Mens', Boys Ladies', Miss es and Children's BOOTS AND SHOES At a considerable redqption from previous prices, many kinds AT COST! C.J.SMITH. Prop. nusiKej V"1W "' W lT"t' MffhiWthrrt fat! A SHBJ ft JGARff&TOBACcO MISCELLANEOMS. DATHS, BATHS, Hot, Cold. Shower. Steam and SULPHUR Baths Occident Hotel Shaving Saloon. NlEDERAUEn & UllLENJIARTt PROntlETOltS. TjSpecial attention paid to LADIES' and CHILDREN'S HAIR CUTTING fiST Private Entrance for Ladie'Sn J. n. SPKP1URD. Late of Corvallis. C. H. STOCKTON, Late of Kalama. SHEPPARD & STOCKTON. HOUSE, SIGN, CARRIAGE. AND ORNA MENTAL PAINTERS. ASTORIA OREGON. GRAINING A Specialty. KALS0M1NING, MARBLING AND GLAZING done to order with neatness and dispatsh. K2rLeavc your orders at tho NEW SHOP, on Main street, Astoria, Oregon. BUILD1NC MATERIALS. JUST ARRIVED: 40,000 BRICK; 100 WINDOWS; AND '200 DOORS; WHICH WILL BE SOID AS LOW AS ANY HOUSE IN OREGON, BAIN & FERGUSON, Astoria, Oregon. (Jharles Heilborn, MANUFACTURER OF And Dealer in FURNITUREand BEDDING. ALSO IMPORTER OF CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS, "WALL PAPER, SHADES, etc. J2?A11 kinds of repairing promptly nt tenden to. and furniture niaile to order. . Z5?"A full line of picture mouldings and frames, brackets, window cornices, etc. 5Full stock and lowest prices, corner of Squemocqha and Main street, Astoria, F. S. MEADE, MERCHANT TAILOR, AND Dealer In Gentx Pine Furnishing GrCOX&? CHENAMUS ST., - - ASTORIA, OREGON Si ENGLISH iljW and AMERICAN rttA -rnrrro 2ppg? CASSIMERES """ and YESTINGS, CONSTANTLY ON HAND. WEST SHORE MILLS. Foot of CONCOMLY Street ROADWAY, Astoria, Oregon J. C. TRULLINGER, - - Proprietor. of tho abovo IMill Xs now prepared to fill all orders, large and tmall, for every kind of BUILDING LUMBER On satisfactory terms. "NIL DESPERANDUH. Lime, Brick, Sand J3L23LCZ. TiATH; AUO Plaster ai Marble M AS CHEAP AS CAN BE LAMD I ASTORIA. Can be had in any quantity at my wharf. Jfc5Agent for sale of San Juan Lime. PETER RUNEY, Astoria. E. C. HOLDEN. L. 1ATJGHERY. HOLDEN &. LAUGHERY, UIMIOtSTERERS A3TO FU31XI TUEE DKALEKS, At tho old stnnd-HOLDEN'S AUCTION f ROOMS on Chenamus street All kinds of upholsteiy and cabinet work dono to ordor. Manufacturers of Lounges, Spring Beds, AND Of any sixo and quality, Picture Frames and Furniture Manufac tured or Repaired by Experienced , 'Workmen. J3"Seeond hnsd Furniture bought and sold. "T. -T1 -m " KrmrY1' -s3ap" .1 1 i3k3ik?S5?$ AffSf &?-? 1 1 gsH'gygr wiry isupjuuiim'ff. ,ffV'WM'tgisagftw!tjiarjjWWy AUCTION SALES. E. C. HOLDEN, AUCTIONEER and COMMISSION AGENT CHENAMUS ST. ASTORIA. OREGON'. Consignments respectfully solicited, billj col lected and return;? promptly made. Rcgrnlnr Sales l)ny. Saturday, Refer by permission to C.S. WEIGHT, WARREN & McGUIRTJ Hox. J. Q. a. BOWLBY A.VANDUSEN. .T.W.GEAKIIART. E. C. IIOI.DEX, Auctioneer B, S. "VVO.KSLEY. AUCTION & COMMISSION MERCHANT. Office, on Main street opposito WaaLino ilarkei. SAT..ES IAIIVY Prom 7 to 9 o'clock P. M. Regular Sales Day, Saturday, at 10 O'CIooIc A. r. "Will purchaso and sell real estate, merchan dise, furniture, otc. Consignments respectfully solicited. Diagrams and terms to bo bad on application to the Auctioneer. B, S. W'UitSLhY HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. fcTTTVT TTkttl-v Cor. Squemocqlia and Lafayette Streets, ASTORIA, OREGON. rpHIS HOUSE Ihayixg BEEN -L newly re-painted and furnished throughout w now open to the accommoda tion of the pubhe. S3r-Tlic hoiLse being irr ew hands now can guarantee satisfaction. ISourd mill X.oil;in per IVcek. . . $." wv Board per Week ...!..".7... 4 CJ MES. M. E. TUKNER, Proprietress. Private Lodging House., Mrs. J. Y MUNS0N, Proprietress. CHENAMUS ST., ASTORIA. Choice Rooms (furnished? to let "by the Month, Day or Week, at reasonable prices. ffSTThis is a now, bard Gnibhe&housc. In a quiet locality, on the 2d block Below the Cus-tom-houso; it is all newly furnished, and? has been built rat and mouse prooft Apply at tho small house next door- Xoncr but respectable persons need apply- QCCIDENT HOTEL, A. J. MEGLER, C. S. WEIGHT, Proprietors. Astoria j Oregon. Tho Proprietors are happy to announce tho. tho above Hotel has been Repainted and Refurnished, Adding greatly to tho comfort of its guests AND IS XOYT THE BEST HOTEL XORTB OF SAN FRANCISCO. R.H. CARD WELL. C.H. PERKINS- Parlier Souse Hotel, Corner Main and Concoinly streets, ASTORIA, OREGON. Card-well & PerMns, Proprietors.. 1niS IS TnE LARGEST HOTEL IN AS . toria. new and now furniture, furnished in first class stylo. The table will be supplied with tho best tho market affords. Accomodations to suit the times, from SI "2T to S2 50 per day. Steamers and sail boats leave tho wharves and slips near tho Hotel, daily for Port Ste vens, Fort Canby, Skipanon, Tort Clatsop Son Sido, Ocean Beach, Knappton, Chinook. Unity, Oysterville and othor places of resort in this vicinity. GJ-Thero aro now fivo largo salmon can neries in Astoria, which employ over 1200 per sons in tho various branches of tho business, making Astoria as it now i, a point of interest to visitors, independent of its cool invigoratine summer climate. CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT. "WATER STREET ROADWAY. Opposito Oregon Steam Navigation Company's Wharf ASTORIA OREGON Tho abovo new Restaurant will bo open from andaftor to-morrow, Sunday. January 7th, 187U, D. BUSANICll Jc CO. Proprietors. Oregon City Brewery Depot. H. HimiJiX & BRO, Proprietor. On tho roadway, opposito 0. S. N. wharf. ASTORIA, OREGON. Besides tho celebrated Oregon City Beer, will keep constantly on hand all kinds of tho finest Wines, Liquors and Cigars, at whole salo and retail. Orders promptly filled and satisfaction guar anteed. Boor fivo cents a glass and a good free lunch. Astoria Brewery Saloon, And Bottled Beer Depot ! MAIN STREET, ASTORIA. BUDOLPH BARTH, MICHAEL MYERS, Rj'opriefors The Best Ouality Lager Beer, FIVECENTS A GLASS. ar The patronage of the public is respect fully solicited. Orders for Lagor, or Bottled. Beor, in any quantity, promptly tiled. BSS Freo Lunch day and night. CORRECT PRINCIPLES Demand that bills be rendered promptlj, and to do it nicely, get your Bill , V ? "