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C) Jfe ail3 Qslsxizm. ASTORIA. OREGON: D. C. IRELAND Editor. TUESDAY Oct. 23, 1877 Foreign Yoyapres From Astoria to Europe. "We presume it will be useless to ex pect ever again to hear from the Ja jnaica, the only vessel in last 3rears grain fleet to Europe from this port that has not been reported as arrived at her destination, hence we may com plete our table of voyages, which is as follews: DATE. NAME. t.ns J'OKT. iiiats SEPTKMBE 1S7'J. 9 27 2) 30 6 13 14 18 City of Sparta St. Andrews Castle Duart Bay- Pomona- - 111 J Liverpool... i u !81 1191) OCTOUKU 1S7). Arctic 49fl Cleta oiy Titan 122!) Armanella 1)1.7 21Salado- 412 NOVKMBR 1S7J. ljWarwick Castle 115S 1 City of lork 1. Corsica 1 1 1 5 5 9 13 13 17 22 22 24 2ti :J0 30 Fedorick -... Marianne Canoma Blucho Kingdom o Sweeden. Garibaldi , Ldward James- , River Clyde Zuleika Michael Angelo Milhvall Lobu LHumboldt .?::..- Jamaica- Ellor Bank Hertfordshire Fricdburg 1UG 77 Cork Cork .....-.. Cork -.. Cork -... Cork -... lavorpooll... Cork Liverpool -, Liverpool .., Liverpool ... Dublin Cork 4!WiHavre- 5b( f-Vi r! Liverpool . Cork , Cork - () llonzkong. 52S' Hongkong. 4W 10112 1174 1175 Calais Cork , Cork - Liverpool 72iiCork 711 70J 1141 1 West York- 1 Crown thorpe- 5 Gardner Colby... ti Roxburghshire .. W Alden Rosso , 7 Dcsdemona 10 Ivc h-i-noor 11 Corlic 3 W alter Seigfricd 14 Cochnna 17 17 20 23 29 7SiCork. DECEMBER 1S7H. K)jCork Liverpool Dt nkirk .. Cork Liverpool... 812 ' Cork-. 11:55 i28 812 14!)0 47 844 Cork -. Cork - Hongkong.. Liverpool... Cork - Cork liorsa Avondalo .. Storm King Selene Woosung 1 CUT JANUARY 1877. Hi: Cork -. 1004 7(r) 12 2 Vale ofDoon NorvaL Lutcrworth Loch Fergus- City of Cashmero Downiemount -... Loch 1'leet- Alico Davies- 7oi 1427 84. 9J0 Kit 713 o'Jl Cork Cork - Cork - Liverpool ... Cork - Liverpool Liverpool ... Cork - Cork - Cork - Cork - Cork Cork -.....'.... Liverpool .- JSIAdel nSabina I lft41Cork- tiiO (KVi 727 31J4 814 40. Cork Cork - Cork - Cork - Liverpool Cork 128 112 145 12S 137 143 142 Hi 13(J I'M 121 101 172 12o VHi 170 119 03 185 118 132 121 133 IMS 143 125 121 141 145 143 20; 1.8 55 137 144 135 133 149 128 127 121 118 154 131 104 103 100 105 12S 133 140 108 15'J 127 15.3 157 118 148 155 153 145 IGlImpcrial 17 UEthelstim -. 20!Aliuminti 1SJ Prussia Vallejo Samuel G Koed Glencoe Japan - City of Dublin . Eden FKBRD.VRY 1S77. lOICashmero 937jCork- 10 1. J. Carlton J'SqCork loJAglaia 781Cork- MARCH 1877. 1332'Cork '.ISO .'40Cork 138 715 Cork 17S 12121 Falmouth...; 120 Ai'RU. 1877. 21Dovcnby 820 Liverpool ... 132 Oct 22, 1870-not yet reported. Tliis table presents some interesting statistictil facts, showing a better aver age proportion of number of days on the passage from Astoria than from San Francisco. The best time is cred ited to the fleet of January last, where it will be seen that the departures of the Cth, 7th and 8th, each made the passage inside of 106 days to Cork, and one of these (the Norval) made it in 104: days. The Bluche which left on the 2d of November should be cred ited with G7 days lost time, as she had to put into Victoria a few days after her departure for repairs, but as she left Victoria at about the same time the Norvel, Lutterworth, Loch Fergus and City of Cashmere left here, the opposition is that her master would Ji&ve saved thousands of dollars for his owners and made a better trip in every way, if he had not been so very anx ious to get to sea, as to compel the pilots to take him out against their own advice and judgement. But we do not blame the master of theBluche so much for this as we do the British colony in Portland who urged him to the action which forced his vessel to sea at a time when she would have been better and safer in port. The casualties which caused him his trouble, occurred far beyond the juris diction of the Columbia river bar, and cannot be set down to the dis credit of this port. It proves, how ever that masters of vessels ought never to urge a pilot to take them to sea against his better judgement, and is evidence of the fact that the Portland ring deserve to be indicted for tampering with a business they know nothing about, causing the loss of valuable property, and seriously en dangering the lives of many people. These tables arc valuable for reference. In a few days we shall present a state ment showing the comparison of time in a given number of vessels between this port, and the port of San Fran cisco, and Liverpool, Cork, and Queenstown. "A Terminus for Oregon, not a Sta tion." With the above motto for their heading, petitions are now circulated throughout this city and the state of Oregon. We say come up every one and sign these petitions. We petition Congress to give us a terminus of the Northern Pacific railroad at Astoria. We only ask for Oregon with this road what Washington territory already has. We boldly say that it is to the best interests of all Oregon, not excepting Portland, to have a railroad terminus at Astoria, and if these petitions are numerously signed we will ha"e it. Return the petitions, when signed, to Dr. Aug. C. Kinney, Astoria, who will see that they are properly laid before Congress in time to accomplish the purpose. Baker's Island. NUW Tfc uritrft nil hiiT:l7 tco C1J at..i.ji..-ii riiiiir.ij. The Coloma just arrived at S.tn Francisco from the Islands (Sept. 11), reports the buo3's at Baker's Island sunk on June 4th, had not been seen since; after being about the island 27 days Capt. Hall concluded to come to San Francisco. He also reports a strong current setting to the eastward, where it formerly set to the westward. Baker's Island had been visited with heavy rains, and the island had been completely flooded. The once barren island is now covered with vegetation, some pumpkin seed that were scatter ed in different parts of the island hav ing taken root and grown to large vines bearing pumpkins. Other parts of the island were covered with grass, and in some places the shrubbery had grown to the height of three or four feet. Heretofore the water on the is land was only obtained by condensing now there is an abundance of it on the island. The island is almost alive with rats, who were very much sur prised at the appearance of vegeta tion, but it did not take them long to get acquainted with the pumpkins, and were at last accounts enjoying them as food. The bark W. A. Hol comb arrived at the island some time since, got a lighter alongside and was obliged to leave, this lighter was towed around by the bark for 35 days, but out of sight of the island, finally she made the island, landed the lighter and native laborers and sailed for Honolulu where she has since arrived. In Astoria, October 22(1, 1877, to the wife of Charles A. May, a son. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. si the society of Friends of rroCTcss and sts and all others wishing to promote 01 mi1 nanuoniai piuiosopny anu n are requested to mc.ot at Liberty 1 o'clock p. m.. Wednesday evening. idfir the propriety of reorganizing said anu increasing 11s niciuucrs ami use- By order of the directors. no-2t D. INGALLS. For Port Townsend, Victoria, Nan aimo, Fort Wrangle and Sitka. THE STEAMSHIP O&fFQRNlA. f f ' aessKKrras GUfiS. TiflORN . Commander. YTill cave tbo Orojron Steamship Com pnny'a fiVharf at foot of F street, for the above ports dn i THURSDAY. Nov. 1. 1877. At 5Fclock, P. M. For F!rciKhtflT Passago apply at the Office of the Cotopflny, corner of F and V ront streets. GEO. W. WEIDLElt. Agent. Pacific Coast Steamship Co- For San Francisco Direct. STEAMSHIP w ancon, jffjffl; DEBNEY Commander. Will Leave Astoria for San Francisco, on TUESDAY, October 23. At 6 o'clock a. m. For freight or passage apply to J. G. HUSTLER, SAgent Astoria. Oregon Steamship Company For San Francisco Direct, Carrying the United States flails and Wells, Fargo & Co's Express. Passage, Caliii..ST .10 Steerage. .S3 Freight, per Ton S A l Steamship jvfe. City or Chester, tesbsi jjollcs Commander Will leavo Y. T. & 1. Co.'a dock Astoria for above port on TURSDAY, Ootolser 25. XS77. At G o'clock, A. M. For Freight or Passage apply at tho office of tho W.T. x Locks company. C. P. UPSIIUR. Agent NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. New Grocery House -OF SOUTH SIDE OF C1IENAMU3 ST11EET, ASTORIA, OREGON. TS NOW FULLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS. The finest assortment of Gofrses, Sugars, . Teas, Flours. And all other staple goods of the best quality and at the cheapest cash prices. All the various Foreign and Domestic fancy line of Preserves, Fruits, Jellies, Wines and Liquors. CIGARS AMD TOBACCOS. Also, a nice stock of Croclccrv. &3n.vstr:ir. TIIc :im1 iot'Icct i'HlSerj. CSGive me a call and inspect mv stock of goods. J. STKAUSS. HEW GOODS, HEW GOODS. Prices Lower Than Ever. GEORBE W. GQRNART, Ls constantly receiving the finest assortment OF BLANK T.OOKS. STATIONERY. OFFICE FIXTURES AND NOTIONS. ALL THE LATEST PUBLICATIONS OF SHEET MUSIC AND MUSICAL rcsTiuniEXTs. Agent for Sherman ifc Ilydo's Pianos and Organs sold on Installments. ALSO FIXK IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CIGARS AiD TOBACCO, CONSTANTLY ON HAND. North side of Chenamus street, between Cass and Mam - - - Astoiua, Oregox. ap aiCarriap Shop. Squomocqha street, hotween "Washington and Folk streets. ASTOR'A OREGON nESJRY GALLOU, Proprietor. C2?-Rcpairing promptly attended to none, but the best material used. All work warranted. tsS-Blacksmithing and ship work promptly attended to " NIL DESPERADIDUIS. Lime, Brick, Sand .33. Ol XjjSlTjOls ALSO Plaster ai larWe Dust AS CHEAP AS CAN BE LMBSD I ASTORIA. Can be had in any quantity at my wliarf. D"Agent for sale of San Juan Lime. PETER RUNEY, Astoria, J. H. D. GRAY, "Wholesale and retail dealerjln. FLOUR, FEED, OATS, HAY, STRAW, TTOOI, etc., Also wholesale dealer in Shoalwater Bay OYSTERS, Received fresh from the bed four times a week. On the wharf foot of Benton street, Astoria, Oregon. D. K. Warrkx. C. A. McGuirk. Astoria Market ! Corner of Chenamus and Cass streets, ASTORIA. OREGON. WARREN & McGTJIRB, Proprietors, (Successors to Ilobmn fc 11'arrdH, Wbolosalo and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Fresh and Cured Meats! A tull Hue of Eamily Groceries, CANNED FRUIT. VEGETABLES, ETC. ftsT Butter, Eggs, Cheese, etc. constantly on hand. ctf Ships supplied at tho lowostrates. N0'- TICE. "We the undersigned Commissoncrs ap pointed hy Ordinance Xo. 22-1 and 225 to as sess the benellts and damages caused by the widening of Coneomly and Chenamus streets, do hereby give public notice, that we shall proceed to view said proposed widening and l-o assess said damages and benellts on the 24th day of October. A. D., 1S77 ; and that we shall meet at the ofllce of the Citv Attorney at to o chick in the forenoon of said day, when and where all parties interested will appear and attend. JOHN IIOBSOX, C. A. MeOUIRE. ALMARIN MONTGOMERY. Astoria, Oct 12, 1877. lll-td OREGON BAKERY, Uolladay's Wharf, Main Street. Astoria, Ogn. DREAD, CAKES, PIE.S PASTRY, CRACKERS.ETC. WILL BE SERVED TO PATRONS of the Oregon Bnkorv of which C. Binder deceased, was proprietor, the samo as usunl, by Mrs. CHARLES BINDER. I'irst Class Baker employed, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed. All orders, largo or small, promptly filled on short notice. Pat ronage of tho public is respectfully solicited. MRS. OliAS. BJA'DEIt, MISCELLANEOUS. BUY SO:WE BUT THE NEW IMPROVED FLORENCE sewing mm-iz, 5MST - HMUJ Eor sale at the CITY BOOK STORE. Astoria Brewery Saloon, And Bottled Beer Depot ! MAIN STREET, ASTORIA. R UDOLPII BARTJI, MICHAEL MYERS, Proprietors. The Best Quality Lager Beer, fivjTcents a glass. f&F The patronape of the public is respect fully solicited. Orders for Lngcr, oivliottled Beer, in any quantity, promptly filled. mST Free Lunch day and nishL Great EeductiojST IN PRICUSI2 THE PIONEER QQT'CfcjgQfj 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 reduction from previous prices, many kinds AT COST! G.J. SMITH, Prop. CANDY FAGT0EY. the undersigned take pleasure to announce to their patkons and dealers in general that tiiev 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 customers. AUSKT & KF.GEIiE, I O. Box CI. 103 First Street. Factory on Alder Sercct, between First anil Second Street, Portland, Orejjon. LOUIS "WILSON. V. A. FISHER. Wilson & Fisher DEAXEKS IX HAY, FEED, GROCERIES, AND TT A :R.:D'V57"-&.jE3.:E2. Wharfage and Warehouse Storage. Corner Chenamus and Hamilton Streets, ASTORIA, OREGON. BUILDING MATERIALS. JUST AIUilVED: 40,000 BRICK ; 100 WINDOWS; AND 200 DOORS; ' WHICII will be sold as low as ANY HOUSE IN OREGON. BAIN & FERGUSON, Astoria. Urepon. ARNDT & FERCHEN, BLACKSMITHS AND MACHINISTS xycsr Foot of Washington Street, xet ToJor near Kinne s' k ishory, m&k E h ASTORIA. OKEUOX. Having' secured an engine and Lathe, and tho host of workmanship, we ro now pronureJ to do ALL KIN DS OF CANNERY WORK. ENGINE AND STEAMBOAT "WORK OP ANY DES CRIPTION. fiSF'TIonsc-'hoeing; repairing, and all kinds of blacksmithing promptly attended to ut rea sonable rate. E. S. MERRILL & CO., Blacksmiths and Machinists. & Capt. ROGERS' OLD STAND .r3? fS) Near Express Office Sf W ASTORIA. - OREGON, -bisi All work in our lino, heavy orlipht, done with neatness and dipatch. HORSESHOEING, WAGON, AND Farm Work a Specially. AVING SECURED THE SERVICES OF Mr. S. A. Gaines of Ki. an experienced earner of 2o years in tho business, and well known to Astoria horsemen, we arc prepared to do shoeing in a manner to euro lameness orpre vent it in horses entrusted to our care. itJAU work w;irr.iptcd apd at reasonable ro'es, AUCTION SALES. E. C. HOLDEN, AUCTIONEER and COMMISSlbN AGENT CI1EXAMUS ST. ASTORIA. OREGOX. Consienracnts respectfully solicited, bills col lected and ruturns promptly made. Kesralnr Snlc.s lay. Snturrtnj', Befcr bj" permission to CS.WEIGUT. WARREN & 3fcGUIRE Hon-. J. O. A. BOWLBY A. VANDUSEN. J.W.GEARUART. E. C. ZIOI.IMB3T. Auctioneer. B. S. "WORSLEY. AUCTION & COMMISSION MERCHANT. Office, on Main street opposito Washingto Market. From 7 to 9 o'clock P. M. Regular Sales Day, Sainnlaj-. at 10 O'Cloclc A. M. "Will purchaso and sell real estate, merchan dise, furniture, etc. Consignments respectfully solicited. Diasrnms and terms to be had on application to the Auctioneer. I, . WORSLEY HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. K. H. CARDWELL. C. H. PERKINS Fai-her House Hotel, Corner Main and Concomly streets, ASTORIA, OREGON. Curd-well & Perkins, Proprietors. rrWIS ISTIIELARGES-CIIOTEL IN AS X torio. new anil now furniture, furnished in first class stylo. Tho table will be supplied with the best tho market affords. Accomodations to suit tho times, from SI 2i to S2ol) per day. Steamers and sail boats leave tho wharves and slips near tho Hotel, daily for Fort Ste vens, Fort Canby. Skipanon, Fort Clatsop Sea Side, Ocean Reach, Ivnappton, Chinook, Unity, Oysterville and other places of resort in this vicinity. rt" There aro now five large salmon can neries in Astoria, which employ over 12U0 per sons in tho various branches of tho business, making Astoria as it now is, a point of interest to visitors, independent of its cool invigorating summer climato. UNION HOUSE. Cor. Squemocqha and Lafax ette Streets, ASTORIA, OREGON. mms house having been X newly re-painted and furnished throughout is now open to the accommoda tion of the public. J3F"The hoase being in new hands now can guarantee satisfaction. Woartl nn? I Hiding, per Bay $1 Single tfcnl 25c MItS. M. E. TUENEE, Proprietress. CCIDENT HOTEL, A. J. MEGLER, C. S. WRIGIIT, Proprietors. Astoria, Oregon. Tho Proprietors aro happy to announco tha tho aboro Hotel has been Repainted and Refurnished, Adding greatly to tho comfort of its guestd AND IS NOW THE BEST HOTEL NORTH OF SAN FRANCISCO. OYSTERS ! iCw OYSTERS ! SERVED IN EVERY STYLE AT SCHMJBERS COWFECTIOKEltY AND Refreshment Saloon. All kinds of French, German and American Candies constantly on hand, wholesale and retail at the lowest cash price. also "Wedding cakes made to order on short notice. The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited. CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT. WATER STREET ROADWAY. Opposito Oregon Steam Navigation Company's Wharf ASTORIA OREGON Tho above new Restaurant will bo open from and aftor to-morrow, Sunday. January 7th, 1S7B, D. LUSANICH & CO. Proprietors -Cheap as tho Cheapest, at J 'Ynr ASTORIAN Okfick. E. C. nOLDEN". L. LATJGHEKY. HOLDEN & LAUGHERY, UPJIOtSTBREKS AX FUXEI TUBE DEALERS, At tho old stand IIOLDEN'S AUCTION ROOMS on Chenamus street. All kinds of upholbteiy and cabinet work dono to order. Manufacturers of Lounges, Spring Beds, AND Of any sizo and quality. Picture Frames and Furniture Manufac tured or Repaired by Experienced Workmen. K5r3econd hand Furniture bought and sold. TDATHS, BATns, Hot, Cold, Shower, S Steam and SULPHUR Baths Occident Hotel Shaving Saloon. NlEDEKAUEK it UhLTuXHART, Proprietors. iJT Spocia! attontion paid to LADIES' and CHILDREN'S HAIR CUTTING 5Trivato Entrance for LadiesS?n jS3fcps- J. R. SPEl'lWKI). Late of Corvallis. C. H. STOCKTON. Latuof Kalaiaa. SHEPPARD & STOGKTGH. HOUSE, SIGN, CAItRIAGE. AKD ORNA MENTAL PAINTERS. ASTORIA OREGON. GRAINING A Specialty. KALSOMINING, MARBLING AND GLAZING dono to order with neatness and dispatch. KS-Lcave your orders at tho NEW SHOP, on Main street, Astoria, Oregon. X fi