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ASTORIA. OREGON:
I. C. IRELAND Eckitor.
WEDNESDAY Jaxuary 1, 1879
Single copies of the "Weekly Astoriax
neatly done up, with stamps to pre-pay
postage affixed, for sale at thiu office.
Send a copy to your friends in other parts
of the world. Price, 10 cents a copy.
THE NEWS.
Dean Stanley is again coming to
America.
Owners of rich mines in the
Brodie district of California are trip
ped. The surveys were wrong, and a
partner of levi (P. J. Meux) has gob
bled them all "by the rules of the
court."
A member of congress from New
York has introduced a bill for the re
lief of those ship owners who were
compelled to pay a fine for employing
aliens on vessels, and to which the at
tention of the government was called
through the San Francisco custom
house a few months aro.
Yesterday morning one of the new
consolidation encjines, with a train of
20 narrow gauge freight cars, would
leave Jersey city for the west over the
Erie railway tracks. This will be the
first narrow gauge train ever run on
that road westward. Tjjhile the gauge
was being reduced to the standard, the
management pushed the construction
Of the entire new equipment so that
when the last rail was laid changing
the gauge new locomotives and cars
were ready for use.
VOLUME EIGHT.
With the Happy New greeting
The Astoriax comes before its
readers on time this morning and
begins a new volume. "We need
say but little with respect to this
now standard journal. We have
.-not quite so much "lightning" in
our columns as that "monopoly of
the dispatches," the Oregonian, but
perhaps we can claim for the paper
as much, if not a little more vim
respecting the principle of fairness,
upon topics of a general nature
calculated to build up the material
interests of the country.
The Astoriax is honestly de
voted to the welfare of its readers,
having no sectional jealousies, and
is a journal for the entire country.
There were good reasons for estab
lishing the journal in 1873, and
the field is just as appropriate now?
and the success of the enterprise
thus far is proof of the apprecia
tion with which it lias been re
ceived by its patrons wherever dis
persed over the great and growing
country known as the Pacific
Northwest. "We shall continue
the future as we have the past.
Strictly the life of an Independ
ent paper,
What this country needs, more
than anything else, is an independ
ent, out-spoken press. Of the
many thousand papers throughout
the country, nearly all have been
started for some special purpose
to advocate some particular object
in ethics, politics or political econ
omy. There are plenty of partisan
papers, plenty of religious papers,
plenty of art papers, medical pa
pers, and scientific papers; but
very few independent papers, that
will give a plain, impartial state
ment upon any subject. In the
advocacy of some special hobby,
the object is not so much to elicit
truth aud establish justice, as to
secure the success of the hobby.
Slen go a good deal upon the prin
ciple recommended by the old gen
tleman to his sen: "Now, John,
you are going out into the world
to seek your fortune. I have noth-ino-
to give you but some adyice,
and that is get rich; honestly if
you can, but get rich!" Partisan
alid sectarian papers act on the
same principle. Their party or
their sect must succeed, honestly
if they can, but they must succeed.
If misrepresentation, falsehood,
slanderous attacks, and all the
other machinery of partisan and
sectarian warfare become neces
sary, they are brought into con
stant use. The Astoriax has
none of these incentives to
prostitute its high callings. It
labors for the success of the riffht
and truth in whatever party they
are found. Its object is the "-ocd
of all the people, the prosperity,
welfare, and honor of the whole
country, and at all times, whether
its laws happen to be administered
br republicans or democrats. This
is the proud position which we have
assumed and propose to occup'.
"We shall labor for the success of
those principles which will buildup
the country. "We have no axes to
grind, no clique to support, no per
sonal ends to accomplish, but to
furnish a reliable, readable, desira
able, wide awake newspaper to
uphold the right and condemn the
wrong.
To Boil a Ham.
Astoria, Oregon, Dec. 23, 187S.
Editor Astoriax :
As some will want to know the best
way to serve cold ham in Astoria now
soon, I offer to give publicity to my
way of doing it: Boiled hams are much
nicer to let them stand in the water
in which they are boiled until cold;
the outside does not then turn black
and dry up as it does when taken
from the water to cool, consequently
there is less waste in preparing them
for the table. But always remember
to remove the lid of the kettle, so the
steam may escape. This should be
done after boiling anything of the
kind.
A gentleman in the agricul
tural department relates the failure
of a great national effort on the
part of General Le Due to sup
press the grasshoppers. It seems
that he accidentally heard that
rooks would eat them, so he de
cided to start a national rookery.
He drew on the contingent fund
for 11,000, and on England for
100 rooks. Before he got them
through the New York custom
house all but eight had died from
the ocean voyage and custom
house regulations. These reached
Washington alive, and were put
in a rookery. A few days since,
through some mistake in giving
them an airing one chilly day, they
all died but one. He still lives,
but the expectation of having the
grasshoppers devoured next season
is no longer entertained by the
commissioner.
The struggle now going on
in Glasgow between the Clyde
shipbuilders and workmen may
cause the removal of the iron ship
building trade from the Clyde to
the Delaware.
Chambers Cyclopedia or English
Literature. Brief biographies of all
noted British or American authors,
from earliest times to the present,
with specimens from their writings,
making a work not only thoroughly
entertaining and useful to all intelli
gent readers, but nearly indispensible
to people of culture. The newly revised
and beautiful edition contains over
3,000 pages, and the entire work, in
eight handy volumes, is furnished,
free of express or mail charges, for
$2.00 in paper, 3.00 in cloth, or $4.00
in half morocco. The publishers sell
only to subscribers direct, instead of
giving dealers and agents the usual 50
or 60 per cent, discount to sell for
them, which accounts for the remark
ably low prices. Special inducements
are offered to those sending early
orders. Specimen pages with full
particulars, sent on request by postal
card by the publishers, the American
Book Exchange, 35 Beekman street,
New York.
STlf you are suddenly asked,
who among merchants have made the
largest fortunes in the shortest time in
legitimate busims.?s will not yonrreply
naturally ht "judicious advertisers ?r
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.-3It is funny that when you ask a.
man to advertise ho generally declines
with the statement that nobody will see
if. But if von advertise some little csipcr
of his in tlie news column gratis, lie gets
indignant over the" certainty that every
one will sec it.
Pisherxneii'a Packing Company.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Fishermen's Packing
company was held pursuant to notice
in The Astobia, at their office in
upper Astoria Dec. 30th, 1878, when
the company's business for the year of
1878 was examined by the stockhold
ers, and election of directors for the
ensuing year was proceeded with, with
the following result: C. Timmons re
elected. Gust. Holmes re-elected.
A. Young re-elected C. Lindgreen and
John Enberg. Mr. Gallagher, who
has served the company faithfully for
two years as director, the last year as
president, and seen the company
safely through the struggles of trying
times, and harbored the ship in a com
fortable harbor, retires from his cares
and duties, and takes with him the
heartfelt thanks of his associates in
office, as well as all the stock-holders,
for his faithful performance of his
duties. The stock-holders were all
pleased with the result of last year's
business, which proved to be far bet
ter than the outlook in the beginning
of the year promised, and feeling just
ly under obligations to their directors
and officers for such result, they pro
posed to give a free ball for their
friends, at their mess-house, for which
invitations will be circulated, on the
1st of January, 1879. May success
always attend this company, composed
as it is of honest and industrious
workiiigmen. Disinterested.
JZD-Wc see how life gets coined at
our mint, so that the world somehow
wears the stamp of the die cut into our
hearts. We know how a niece of good
fortune brightens the air: how some im
pending evil puts the edge of a spiritual
eclipse upon the sun ; how suddenly ill
fortune in business will seem to make
the very springs of beauty bankrupt;
how the sickness of a dear friend turns
nature pallid; how the death of one
whom we love will convert all the trees
to cypresses and the music of the uni
verse becomes a rlquium ; but how can
you expect your city to prosper if you
(lo not patronize the local press "i How
can you succeed as a merchant, or a
mechanic, and not advertise?
AROUND THE CITY.
Lodging House Persons requiring
furnished or unfurnished rooms can be
accommodated at reasonable rates at
irs.Munsons Chenamus st., Astoria.
Mr. J. Stewart, stone and marble
routter of Astoria will guarantee satis-
laction 10 an oruenngworK ol mm, aim
will do a better iob for less money than
any outside workman. His work in the
cemetery here should be sufficient reconi
nit ndation. Before you let your con
tracts for work of this kind it would be.
well to call upon Mr. Stewart.
Wood of all kinds, and a splendid
lot of pitch wood, at Gray's wharf, for
sale in lots to suit purchasers.
Peter Kuney is still in the market
with all kinds of building materials in
his line. Has just received 100,000 lath,
2,000 bushels of sand, aud a large stock
of first quality of brick at his warehouse
foot of Benton street.
Always ask for McC'orniiek's Oil
Qlothing, which is the best in the mar
ket. All the leading merchants in As
toria keep it Seamen and cannerymen
are respectfully invited to inspect our
stock and prices before ordering else
where. Fresh fruits and vegetables at
Bailey's.
Getvour baskets filled for a little
money at .Bailey's.
...Fresh ojsters in every style at
Schmeers'. See advertisement.
2?ev invoice ot those Medallion
Ranges at Magnus C. Crosby's.
Fresh oysters in every style and
at all hours at the Pioneer restaurant.
P. J. Goodman, on Main street, has
list received the latest and most fash
ionable style of gent and ladies boots,
shoes, etc.
Shipmasters wishing to secure
seamen can have their wants supplied
by calling at the Chicago house, Main
street.
Mr. Peter Wilhelm has perma
nently fitted up a shipmaster's reading
room in connection with the Gem saloon
in Astoria. The latest shipping papers
and homeward and outward bound snip
ping lists are kept on file. Telegraph
office in the same building.
MASRIED.
In Astoria. Dec. 31, 1S77, by Rev. O.
Parker, Mr. O. S. Wand, of Westport,
and Miss Nellie A. Murphy, of Loudon,
Middlesex, England.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A CtIR "vTaNTKD. To do general house-
jzx. woeK'ui a small lamuy,
1 dress:
P.O.BOX 73.
Astoria, Oregon.
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That hoykpepers Kin do hetler bv dealing
witir JjlL WIRT, ou rjjiin street, as
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feuitcIdies, NUTS.
' ijfcORS AND CIGAES,
SMOIEED SI&IOM,
r BOL0GNE SAUSAGE,
JEKKED ELK MEAT,
And also from Clatsop every other day
PEESH BUTTER, EGGS, CHEESE,
CLAMS, DUCKS, CHICKENS,
And evervthlng that is needed in the cook
ing line at the lowest living prices.
Call and examine before purchasing else
where. J. X. 1V1JRT.
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WOTiqE-SCAUTIO:.
THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY CAU
tion3 everybody and gives notice that he
will not be rpsponsible fQr any debts con
tracted by any other person than himself, for
or on his account, without bis written order,
after this date. t
Also that all moneys due the undersigned
on current accounts must be settled and paid
within ten days, otherwise they will be put
in the hands oi an attorney for collection.
H. B. rAHKER.
Astoria, Oregon, Jan. 1, 1878. l-2v
Special Holiday Notice!
BY
E. S. LAESEN,
Wholesale and Retail Grocer.
I will sell for cash for the next two weeks
any article in my line at
GREATLY REDUCED TRICES.
Tills I propose to do in order to sive every
body a chance to celebrate Christinas and
New Year for very little money.
My stock of GROCERIES is comPlete
Fresh and desirable, and not excelled by any
house in the state for
PRICES, QUALITY OR QUANTITY.
The largest ami most complete stock of
CROCKERY, GLASS,
and YELLOW WARE,
A choice assortment of
CHIXA TEA SETS,
MOTTOE ASD
MUSTACHE CUPS.
REAL BOHEMIAN VASES,
And a complete stock of
PLATED "WAPvE,
Latest designs and best make in the country.
JUST .RECEIVED.
EGG JUMBLES,
COCONUT CAKE,
PLAIX AND
FANCY CxlNDIES
Also a great reduction in
COFFEES AND SUGAP..
Also, a great variety ol
WOOD AND WILLOW "WAKE.
All of which I will respectfully offer for vour
inspection and purchase. Yours trulv
E. S. LARSEX,
Astoria, Oregon, Dec. 17. 1878.
JUST OPENED AP
B. HAMBURGER'S
-A FINE STOCK OF
DEY GOODS! DET GOODS!
IN ALL ITS DEPARTilENTS-
i o ixJioi,5?i:B:ixi:Bg"i g 1
THE FINEST ASSORTMENT TO BE FOUND IN THE CITY.
FIFTEEN DOZEN HATS EECEIYED PER STEAMSHIP OREGON,
ALL OF THE LATEST STYLES.
We have marked these goods down to the lowest mark and purchasers will do well to
call on ns before purchasing. An invoice of
OID SFLTJ2I KUCnWGS, SOniETUKCG NEW.
MAIN STREET, -------- ASTORIA, OREGON.
FOR THIS HOLIDAYS.
I HAVE ON HAND THE LAROEST ASSORTMENT OF
SUGAR TOYS, j HEARTS, FIGURES,
GUM PASTE TOYS, J3 FLOWER BASKETS,
DOVE BASKETS, JXK, CORNUCOPIAS.
FANCY BASKETS, "?igBPS WAX CANDLES.
And other Chriatmns Treo
of plain and Fancy CANDIES,
CAKES, CRACKERS
AND NUTS,
Which I will sell at the lowest
FCfton handsomely ornamented
A liberal discount to churches for
mont? at
OPPOSITE . THE
OYSTERS SERVED
AND INSURANCE
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X W. CASE,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
BROKER AND BANKER.
JVEPOSITS RECEIVED IN COIX OK cur
JLr ren6y subject to check at steht.
csrSfeht checks iimi nn TVir4imi n..nu .
bie m any part of Oregon and WabliinRtonj
territory!. tt A
tfS-Spt checks issued on San Francisco!
uvuii.iuu: hi uiiy part oi tne State of Cali
fornia. ess-Sight checks issued on New York citv.
available In any part of the Eastern Slates."
fiSTApprpved bills discounted. Loans made
on available security. Collections made
promptly.
$67,000,000 CAPITAL.
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND
GLOBE,
NOETH BRITISH AND MERCAN
TILE OF LONDON AND
EDINBURGH.
OLD CONNECTICUT OP HART
FORD, AND
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Representing a capital of SG7,000,000.
A. VAN DUSEX. Agent.
Hois filial Iisiraios Co,
OF CALIFORNIA, '
J. F. flovGiiTOX. -..President
Ciias. R. Story Secrctarv
Hamilton Boyd, i 4 , .
Geo. L. Story. Agents for Oregon
Office Northeast corner of Stark and First
streets, Portland, Oregon.
Net Cash received for Fire Prem
iums in 1877 $333,511 M
Assets, Jan. 1,1878 S57S.065 S3
Liabilities
Losses xnpaid $3,fins 37
IMvidends " 1.957 00 5,505 37
Surplus for Property Holders S572,470 47
Losses paid in Oregon in six years$ll4,5lG ?J
I. w. C SR, A?ent.
Astoria. Oregon.
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AUCTION SALES.
E.
C. HOLDEN,
Notary Public for the State of Oregi
KenI Ustntc Acnt and Conveynccj
Agent for the FIROIEN'S FUND INSll
ANCE COMPANY of San Francisco.
COMMISSION AGENT and AUCTIONEER
Bents anil Accounts Collected, and re
turns promptly n:ade.
Regular sales day,
SATURDAYS at P. IJT.
N. B. Parties having real estate, furni
ture or any other goods to dispose of either
at auction or private sale should notify me as
soon as convenient before the dav of sale.
No storage charged on goods sold at Auc
tion. I. C. HOLDEX.
td Auctioneer.
(IN THE ASTORIAN BUILDING)
HAS JUST RECEIVED A LOT OF NEW
goods, consisting of
MEN'S AND ROYS
CALF AND EXP BOOTS,
Buckle and Congress Gaiters,
"Women, Misses and Children's
SXJXX03NT BOOTS,
Which will be sold at the very lowest prices.
Oysters! )
From date until after the Holiday's
At Three Dollars per Saci
of J. II. D. GRAYr
Agent for the Oregon Wholesale Oyster Co.
Ornaments. Also, a fine lot
with all kinds of
FRESH ORANGES, LIMES
AND COCOA NUTS.
CJuh rricos, Will havo in da a
cakesforCliritm!isand New Yoftr.
candies and Christmas Tree onus,
BELL TOWER.
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