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Astoria, Oregon, Friday Morning, October' 5, 1877.
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To City Subscribers.
There are such frciucnt change in the resi
dence of our city patrons that we shall feel
obliged to any who make such changes if they
ivill report the same to this office. Otherwise
ivo shall not be resionsiblo for failures of the
carrier to deliver the paper promptly and
regularly to them.
Portland Evening Bee: The Daily
Astrorian hasately been enlarged, it is
a neatly printed sheet, and is one of out
most valued exchanges.
Will Load at Astoria. The San
Francisco Commercial News says the
Santa Clara will load at Astoria, also the
City of York.
EiVEit Towage The City of Nan
kin, pilot Heed, arrived, .and the Dina
pore, pilot Johnson, started up the river
yesterday. Alice towing "both ways.
Proceedings. We are in receipt of
the printed report of the first day of the
Rational Grand Lodge. 1. 0. 0. P., with
reports of the Grand -Sire, secretary and
treasurer, from Gr. Rep. A. G, Walling.
Errata. In the statement of salmon
.receipts given this week an error occur
red in the amounts credited to Messrs.
Scotchler & Gibbs, corrected it reads:
Prom Victoria, etc., 771)7 cases, from Col
umbia river, 10,871) cases.
New Vessel. The last vessel launch
ed from the ways by. A. 31. Simpson &
IJro.. has been named in honor of the
3-ard where she was constructed, North
Bend. The Coos bay News says 4,a finer
vessel never crossed the bar.'
Dalles Meuntaineer: The Daily
Astorian is the neatest printed daily pa
per received at this office, only except
ing the Oregonian and New York Her
ald.'. How many dailies do you take,
Bro.rgr?
Anniversary. Father Jew.ett was
receiving congratulations of friends yes
terday on the occasion of his 84th birth
day. The old gentleman appeared to be
about as liappy as any young man could
well be, upon such an occasion.
DallesMountaineer : Mr. John Jack's
theatrical company performed here on
Thursday and Friday evenings to large
and delighted audiences. Without ex
aggeration this company has given bet
ter satisfaction than any other company
that has visited our city. Mr. John Jack,
Miss Annie Finnin, and in fact, ijearly
all the performers, are far above the .av
erage. At Tiidi Mercy. A farmer in tlic
valley stated that the farmers are this
year at the mercy of the Portland wheat
ring. When they want to ship on their
own account they are compelled to pay
extra or there is no warehouse room. If
they get their wheat to Portland the ton
nage is all engaged weeks ahead. If
they want to borrow money on the wheat
there is no accommodation at the
banks.
That White O wi, which has recent
ly been the center of attraction at 'Can
field's drug store is dead. Mr. Ogden,
the gentlemanly clerk, has informed us
that constant attention and universal
admiration proved too much for the
bird. Tis a shame that such a rare crea
ture should be overcome by admiration.
Young people so eager for investigating
curiosities should heed this and give the
next owl a chance to live.
Monument Competed. The marble
monument erected in the cemetery by
Mr. James Stewart, upon the lot of Mr.
C. L. Parker is the first monument put
up by one of our home mechanics. Mr.
.Stewart has demonstrated by his work
upon tliis monument that he thoroughly
understands the business in all depart
ments, and if people will give him the
work to do he will do it well. Mr. Par
ker's monument is made of splendid ma
terials, the stone bases got out at home,
jind the marble imported, it stands four
teen feet in Jifght from the groujuj,
Organized. The writing class was
organr.Qdftlast evening with at good at-
tendai
iiiiti lih: ium hvi.uh i iim
course
be to-night. The Jrsttafter-
noon 1
ITUVll
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tvill be to-day as sdm as the
imblicx)
loses.
How's Tjii. Capt. Durkie lias gone,
hut we would like to inquire of his
agents how it is that he swore upon oath
that his cargo was all loaded (2:3,4:i cen
tals of wheat) before he left Portland
when it is a fact that he took on board
lOJMCi centals after leaving the Wallamet
district :l Did Capt. Durkie swear false
ly about this matter? who knows.
Late Charters. Since our last re
port the following vessels have been
chartered, in which Astoria is interested :
Ship Santa Clara, vxa tons, wheat from
Astoria to Liverpool, 2 7s Gd.
British ship City of York, 1195 tons,
wheat from Astoria to Liverpool, 2
17s ".
German bark Alma, 040 tons, wheat
from Portland to Cork, 2 17s Gd.
Salem Mercury, 1st: John Jack's
theatrical troupe arrived in this city last
evening and are stopping at the Che
meketa Hotel. Mr. Jack is in fine health
and his company in the best of spirits.
They will open a three weeks' dramatic
season at Heed's opera house this even
ing, with the great London sensational
comedy of "Our Boys.' This company
have earned well deserved encomiums of
praise wherever they have appear
ed in this state, ai)d we doubt not will
come fully up to the standard of public
expectation during their proposed stay
in our city. We trust they will receive
the patronage from our citizens which
their merits so richlv deserve.
Sot'Tir Bend Notes. Under date of
the 2Sth nit. we receive the following
items from South Bend:
Watson Bros, commenced canning
this day. They are now fully prepared
for business, all they want is fish. They
speak very highly of the fish already
caught, and if the flavor equals the col
or and quantity equals the demand, they
will be satisfied.
The schooner John McCullough arri
ved in the bay last Saturday to load oys
ters for the Bay Center Oyster company.
The first oyster schooner of the season.
We have had some rough weather
lately. The storm last night would
j eompare favorably with almost any of
our winter storms and the prospect is
good for more of the same.
Matrimonial. At the residence of
ftur esteemed councilman and citizen,
D. K. Warren, on Wednesday evening,
were united Mr. Ferdinand Fisher to
Miss Clara Madison. It was a quiet af
fair, and yet very impressive. Kev. Mr.
Elliott, the officiating clergyman, mak
ing a few. but appropriate remarks suit
able to the occasion. The bride looked
lovely, dressed in white swiss, the areli
itectress. Miss Shay, having gone to the
extent of her capabilities to render the
costume attractive, and fitting for the
occasion. It was a quiet affair and only
interested those immediately concerned
in the family. Much is due to Miss Gil
liam and Mr.Berry for their valuable as
sistance on this occasion. We are in
formed that Mr. Fisher contemplates lo
cating here and establishing himself in
business, if so, we wish him success and
approve most heartily his nerve in un
dertaking such a venture in the face of
an inclement season. But love is hope
ful and worthy of encouragement from
all deserving citizens. f. s. n.
Portland Friendship. We are un
able to account for the persistence with
which the statement is published in
Portland to the effect that Portland
business men generally desire to see
Astorians prosper. It is not true, else
why did Portland capitalists pursue a
course to burst up and otherwise destroy
the credit of men in "business here. We
could name one, two, three, four; just as
good men as are to be found on the Pa
cific coast, one of whom accommodated a
Portland man to the extent of $40,000
without charging him one cent for the
accomodation, at a time when a fr'end
in need was indeed a friend, all of whom
know full well what sort of "friendship"
exists between the business community
of Portland and Astoria. Actions speak
louder than word4?, sometimes. If it be
true that Portland desires to see Astoria
prosper, why is it that Portland is send
ing a lobby to Washington this winter
to lobby a bill through congress to abol
ish this customs district ?
Ship-master's Beading Room. Mr.
Peter Wjllielm 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 shinning lists
are kept on file, Telegraph office next
4oor;
CiTYJTEWlS.
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ili want it. They do ? Well
they c
set ii little or everyuiing ac
Adler;
ore next door to the W.iite
llous
1 like it What? Adlers
IniuK'Jht clar '-Smokers and dealers
will d wejto exajiiiie Adler's stock be
fore f urcWfising elsewhere. 25.000 just
rcceileibflh steamer for the wholesale
trade.
Peter Kuney is still in the market
with all kinds of building materials in
his line, lias just received 100.000 lath,
2.000 bushels of sand, and a large slock
of first quality of brick at his warehouse
foot of Benton street.
The ''Dance of Life,' an answer
to the Dance of Death, by Mrs. J. M.
Bowers. For sale at thc'City Book Store.
We have on hand (50 pair of Mis
sion Woolen mills Blinkeis which we
offer for kss than factory prices. War
ranted all wool atB. Hamburgers.
The largest and latest styles of
dress goods and waterproofs can only be
found at B. Hamburger's. Don't fail to
inspect them and depend upon it. prices
extremely low. See advertisement.
Persons requiring furnished rooms
can be accommodated at Mrs. Munson's
new lodging house.
Miss Brown intends
lenmg a
private school at Arrigoni's h
st of
October. Will also givelesson
sic.
Terms, ."30 cents per week, mi;
ic .j per
montn.
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, will bear in mind
that business will necessitate his tempo
rary absence from the city for a time af
ter a few days.
Have you seen the Bismarc stove ?
Xo ? Then call at once to-dav, upon L.
P. Pitchman & Co.
Fresh oysters in every style at
Schmeer's.
The "Sunny Hearth' is what you
Avant for your private office. Call on L.
P. Kiclnuan & Co. and see it. Beautiful
stove.
. . .Mrs. Dr. Burr, Homeopathic phy
sician, has removed to her new residence
four doors from Liberty hall.
White wire goods in every style,
at L. P. liichnian & Co's.
Dr. 15. B.Freeland has located per
manently in Astoria for the practice of
dentistry. Office in minister's building.
on Cass street:, next door. Bin: Asto
hian office.
jKS-Photographs! The latest styles
taken at Shuster's new gallery, Cass st.,
next to the Attorian office.
For clean towels, .sharp razors,
and an eaty shave, go to Gillespie at Par
ker House Baths. Hair cutting, sham
pooning, and dyeing.
JSSLittle Tan has reestablished
himseif at the old corner, refreshed by his
late journey to the Atlantic slatos, and
will a, formerly attend to all orders in his
line as general jobber.
ANOTHER VICTORY GAINED IX FA
VOR OF SPECIE PAYMENTS.
After this date, coin will be used for
change. and tickets dispensed with; all
drinks and cigars five and ten cents, at
the Chicago Iiouse,Main stieet, Astoria.
X. WEIMAX.
Astoria, Oct. :, 1S77.
"Notice. I Iickmont & Baih
change
in the programme. On and if
r this
date we will sell only for cas
or its
equivalent. Will make a discc
t on
all bills of five dollars and ovc
omjive
per cent. Knowing that it will 1
tdthe
interest of our cuscomeis to p
we hone von will call and see u
cfch,
corner of Main and Squemoqha
on the
streets,
Astoria, Oregon.
SOMETHING XE1V.
For Glassware, Crockery, Powder and
Shot, Gun Wad. Percussion Caps. in
fact everything that is useful as well as
ornamental, go to. I. W. Gearhart. who
sells cheap for cash. Goods delivered
free of charge.
Canary Birds. for sale at Gilles
pie'e, Parker house baths.
There is good reason to believe
that the irreconcilable anoirymous
gentlemen of Illinois who have sent
Wade Hampton threatening letters do
not approve the President's southern
policy.
Southern Pacific Railroad.
Petitions are" being circulated and
very generally signed says the Walla
"Walla Statesman, asking Congress to
extend the time for the Isorth Pacific
railroad. Should Congress grant the
extension, a provision should be in
cluded in the bill requiring that rail
road lands be sold at the rate of 2 50
an acre. Witli this provision the set
tlers would' understand the terms up
on which an absolute title to the lands
could be obtained, and the rapid set-r
tlemenfc of the country would follow.
It is not business to assume that the
company will do the fair thing" by
the settler. It might and it might
not, and hence it is safest to havq it
"nonunateqVin the bond,"
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Xotes of a Trip to The Dalles.
BY MUS. A. S. DUNNIWAY.
There is very little of interest to be
seen upon the lower Wallamet to
arouse enthusiasm in the soul of the
tourist. The river is broad and peace
ful, and gracefully and lazily tortuous.
On its banks may be seen a quiet
farm-house here and there; and often
the heavy timber creeps to the water's
edge, now hiding the bluffs from the
gaze of the curious, and now covering
with a drapery of foliage the fields and
clearings in the background.
Sauvie's Island is a vernal oasis in
the watery desert, which parts the Co
lumbia and Wallamet for several miles
above their confluence, forming the
Columbia slough upon the one hand,
on whose borders roam the cattle that
contribute largely to the butter and
cheese of our commerce, and, on the
other hand, crowds the majestic river
against the adjacent hanks, till they
are often overflown by the sullen wa
ter's, which, in their turn, are cast
back upon their parent stream, minus
the fructifying element in their com
position which, added to the soil,
yield back an hundred or a thousand
fold in grass and cerals to reward the
husbanman for the discomforts of an
annual flood.
At Vancouver we remained perhaps
half an hour, alongside the cleanest,
highest, dryest dock one ever gazed at.
Everything is in tho very best repair
upon and around it; and beyond, the
little city sits gracefully upon a slope
that would gladden Astoria did she
possess it for a building site, or re
joice Sew Tacoma, were it hers to boast
of, till the terminus of the Northern
Pacific Railroad would he justified
in putting on more airs than she can
ever gather, as she is, from the far
famed breezes of the American Medi
terranean sea.
Leaving Vancouver we steamed up
the Columbia and out among the beau
tiful scenery, past the Crow roost, the
Horse-tail Fall, past Castle rock, past
frowning bluffs of basalt, and, again,
past sloping, undulating hills; and all
the time tlirough everlasting moun
tains that the mighty river long ago
had cleft in twain, and lo! and be
hold! we reach the impenetrable fast
ness of the lower Cascades, and our
respectable steamer capitulates with
geology, and resigns herself to the
reign of fossilization with a sigh of ac
quiescence. But she takes the back
ward track with many a snort and
several howls of impatience, as the
mountain locomotive comes panting
through the rock-bound gorges on the
river bank, and snatching up her cargo
goes screaming through the foothills,
waking the echoes of ancient Pande
monium, and bidding defiance to the
ever-enduring rocks.
Grander and grander grows the
scenery, higher and higher the moun
tains, more and more locked and tor
tuous the Columbia. Fast and faster
flies the iron horse, till at last we
emerge from the rocky gorges and
slacken speed beside a placid bend in
the river, hard by the elegant steamer
Mountain Queen, which greets our
glad approach with a scream of wel
come that is echoed and re-echoed by
the adjacent mountains till the rever
berations die away in a faroff sympho
ny that greets the senses as a prelude
to the music of the spheres.
Nowhere on the eastern rivers floats
a more pretentious palace shan the
Mountain Queen. Right royally she
steins the waters, while the white
caps buffet the resisting rocks, which
our good captain knows well how to
avoid as he commands the helm with
a steady hand, and holds tha steamer
to her duty as one accustomed to his
business.
On and on and up and up the river
we climb, the mountains appearing to
recede somewhat at our approach, and
finally, when it is nearly nighfall, we
are-warned of the sudden terminus of
our day's journey by a prolonged wliis
tie, proclaiming that we have reached
The Dalles.
Sunday dawned, bright, placid and
beautiful. The air was as clear as the
tones of a silver bell. Mount Hood,
arrayed in a new robe of snowiest
white, held his head aloft in the pellu
cid atmosphere, lone monarch of all
the surrounding mountains. The
river was jis smooth as glass, and all
unruffled like a summer sea.
Don't Believe Him. The Dalles
Mountaineer says: We find in the
Astorian of the 22d instant a beauti
ful poem written for that paper by Mv
B. S. Worsley, formerly of this city,
entitled "Your Mission." WTe should
like very much to believe that Benja
mine was the author, but knowing
him as we do, we can't, that's all.
No Hearts at Ah. The Walla
Walla Watchman, speaking of Mrs.
Duni way's lecture, says it "does not
believe with her that the good old
Independence bell at Philadelphia
bursted her heart rather than tell a lie
on that memorable day, a century
ago." We would inform her that it
was the incessant clatter of the bell's
enormous tongue that bursted its
mouth a hundred years ago. It, like
some people we have known, had no
heart; and we warn Mrs Duniway
to be careful how she uses her tongue.
Extensive Wheat Business. The
Walla Walla Statesman says Hawley,
Dodd & Co., have received over 40,
000 sacks of wheat, and have shipped
twenty thousand sacks to San Fran
cisco, for which they have received
the highest prices. They are also
building another large warehouse at
the Railroad Depot, G0xl20, which
wilLenable them to store-all thoy can?fc
get off this fall. They tire also build
ing large warehouses at Almota and.
Wa-wa-wai. With their present ad
vantages they are prepared to do bet-
ter by the farmers than any house on
the coast.
A Suggestion. It has been sug
gested says the Standard that the ri
valry between the steamship lines
could be made of great convenience to
the public. There are now already
three steamers on each line, making
six in all. It is said the O. S. S. Co.
will soon put on another. There will
then be seven plying between this city
and San Francisco. There is no rea
son why the arrivals and departures of
these ships should not be so arranged
as to maks a daily line one ship
leaving San Francisco and one Port
land each day. This would make less
cut throat competition, and would be
a great convenience to the public.
Let us hear from the ship companies.
Driven From Home. Dispatch
es from the front to the Standard,
bearing date 22d, at Camp Sturgis,
are as follews: General Miles is
hurrying to the Missouri river with
all possible dispatch to head off the
hostiles, who are making in that,
direction. Should the latter cross
however they will be driven into
Ijritisb America and our troubles
ended. The expedition will then
break up in perhaps ten days
The infantry and artillery will de
scend the Missouri river for the
ea?t via Omaha and the cavalry
will go to Corinne via Fort Ellis.
From the foregoing dispatch it will
be seen thai the Nez Perce war is
about ended and no doubt as we
write the hostiles have succeeded
in crossing the boundary line and
are now under the British flag. No
more trouble need be apprehended
from Joseph's followers, at least in
Oregon and Idaho. They have
I been badly punihed and have lost,
heavily in both killed and wound
ed and will be content to remain
on Drilis-h soil for several years to
come, at least until they fully re
cuperate from the effects ot their
recent castigation. We are hearti
ly glad tb.3 affair is at an end, yet
we j-hould have preferred to have
seen the savage murderers com
idelelv annihilated.
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