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About The Daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 16, 1879)
-"syfrrs m 5$b& r&ils sttflsfcox. -&&TORIA. OREGON: fe. C. Y&EKAXD Editor. THURSDAY JaXUXV 10, 1879 The Astoria Railroad. od Ilclps. Those Most "wko Help 'Themselves." There are differences of opinion Tespecting the advantages derived by special localities in consequence vof the recent interruption to navi gation on the Columbia river, by the ice blockade. We are firmly ol the opioion that unless Astori ans move in the matter of securing direct connection with the valley themselves, individually and col lectively, nobody else will. The result of the ice blockade lias had the effect of 3fcivring up an almost -unanimous -expression of sentiment all along 'Puget sound, from Olym--pia to Po'rt Townsend, favorable to an early completion of railway -connection via Kahuna, with Port land. P:ist experiences demon strate Portlands indifference to the subject of locality, with respect to the outlet. Tf any thing Portland interests would be found favorable to the Sound connection; because, the farther removed from the cen ter, at Portland, the more certain would be the prospect of her hold injr on for a time longer to the death-like grip with which she is now fastened, like a barnacle upon the commercial interests of this entire northwest a grasp which will not be relaxed except upon the certain decay of lifeless things. and to relax which Astoria must be moving in something else be sides talk. Portland wants no rail road connection with Astoria- she will do nothing herself to secure asuch connection with Puet sound.; but if the enterprise of t'he sound people, stimulated with'the hope of acquiring benefits from such con nection with Portland-,accomplishes the object, and Portland finds an outlet by that means which will answer her purpose well enough under such circumstances as have existed the past half month, this will all the more necessitate As torians doing something, to protect not only their own interests, but secure for the valler an outlet within our own state. "VYe believe that railroad connection with the valley is now possible, even proba ble, if this .people will but place their shoulders to the wheel, and .prove by their action that they -are ready and willing to put the bcllm motion and help it along. If these periodical free.e-ups do -not promote the growth of rail road fervor in our midst, we are .pretty well settled in the fact that thcy are of no advantage whatever - to Astoria. It is plain to be seen that Puget sound interests fcre de manding railway connection with Portland; Astoria interests de mand connection wi$i the "Wal lamet valley railway -system, and with the east via Winnemucca. There is sufficient capital lying dormant here, -in the shape of real estate, improved and unimproved, to form the beginning of a fund to carry out 'these projects, and it would 'be better, far better, for As torians -to give a quarter or one t&rdor even half of all our pres ent possessions, if necessary, to 'secure this connection, than to live any longer in expectation of 4;hat delusion becoming realized, where by some imaginary capitalist is jroinir to come alene: and take us O 3 O 'by the boot-straps and lift us up and make a grand railroad city of Astoria without any effort on our part This '.is a delusion, and the sooner -we 'realize the fact that God helps those most who help themselves, the better it will be for Astoria, and the people of Ore gon generally. Astorians should meet together just as soon as pos sible for mutual consultation over this subject, and there should be Tio conflict of opinions. All must agree that we must; have railroad connection with the valley, and a decision must be reached harmoni ously as to the best means of ac complishing the object, after which there will be no serious obstacles in the way of attaining the end. We refer this matter to -the Cham ber of Commerce, for immediate and considerate attention. The Indian "War. The war-cloud which has for some time hung threateningly over eastern "Washington territory, has cleared away. Moses is a captive, and it seems quite likely that he and his nation will yet be induced to go peaceably upon a reserva tion. Moses has sense enough to observe the signs of the times. He knows that his power is not so vast as it was but a year or so ago, when he was monarch of the realm with none to dispute his will but a handful of settlers in that coun try. And when Moses and Ins braves got to putting on airs, the other day, they found themselves confronting a band of citizen war riors in all respects -their match, and a good reserve in the back ground ready to move when the signal sounded. Prompt and de cisive, yet moderate and lawful, were the actions of these men, and r.s a result, the cries of bloody stnle winch nllcu the land is changed to messages of peace, very suddenly, and quietly, and without the firing of a gun. So stands the matter to-day, and there is good reason to hope that with the exer cise of the same policy of firmness and justice with these Indians, as has so far been observed, the" will be disposed of satisfactorily to both parties, and without the "regular campaign" which we have been counting upon for the next sum mer's sensations. Chart of tho Bar. Col. J. P. Farishof Portland 1'nas left, at this office charts of the en trance to the Columbia rivor, from the government survey of Lieut. A. H. Payson, made in the summer of 1S7S, and reduced by Capt. Gus M. Jessen, former Jrydrographer in the United StetesEngineers office, at present steamship pilot on tiie bar. The chart has been published by Col. F-a-rish by permission, and it is pronounced the most perfect of any chart that has been made of the entrance to the Columbia. It shows innumerable soundings, all the buoTs and beacons, sands, 'breakers, capes, and points, mark ing out the tracks for vessels so plainly that with this chart a land lubber ought to be able to bring a vessel in safely. Those who desire this val uable chart can procure copies at this office, in Astoria, or of Hamilton & Hhrffins, Portland. Every vessel coming into the Co lumbia should have one of them, and in order to supply 'them to ships to come during -next year they should be sent out immedi ately. Ccl. "Parish authorizes us to sell this chart at the low figure of one dollar each. The New York Sun agrees that it is vulgar snobbery to ad dress the president o the United States as uhis excellency." Con gress once decided that point. But the Sun indulges in still great er snobbery by the use of military titles for anen who are not in the j military service. An illustration o .the -absurditv of this custom occurred in Washington a few years ago. The. occasion was a society reception, and the time was late at night. Two ladies, anxious to find their husbands, met each other. One was Mrs. TJ. S. Grant. "Have you seen Mr. Grant?" said the latter. No; have you seen the general?" was the answer. And the general, in this case so denominated by his own loving spouse was a ninety-da- briga dier, writh a record which showed him to be the reverse of a liero. Is it not a little gratifying, says a Washington correspondent, to learn that while many of the senators and representatives in congress are occup-ing a great portion of their time tliscussing politics and president making, Booth, Sargent, Mitchell and Gro ver are quietly Yit work looking out for, and attending to the duties of legislation. recesnuzinG: the fact they were not elected to make buncombe speeches in congress or set up pegs in party caucuses. IIES. In Astoria, at (J o'clock a. m.. Jan. 15, 1871), J. iS. Chambers, aged 42 years. EPJTThe funeral will take plaer from Franklin's undertakers rooms, on Snue mouqlte street, at '1 o'clock i m. to-day. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. PICKED IT. A skiff wai picked up on or about January 11, 1S70, in .Astoria by the undersigned. The owner is requested to call, prove property, pay charges and take the same away. S. SCIIMEER. lw-d&w Opposite the hell tower, Astoria. JUST RECEIVED. BOILED CIDER; PL 1731 PUDDIISG, IX CANS CODFISH BALLS, IN CANS; PORK AND BEANS, IN CANS; EASTERN CRANBERRIES; ZANTE CURRANTS; FRESH CITRON; ORANGES AND LIMES, tho finest over bought in the nnrrket; CRYSTAL DRIPS, GALLON CANS: NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES. PICKLED HERRING IN KEGS. JUMBLES, ETC., ETC. MUS GATED RAISINS. 2-lb PACK AGES, VERY -FINE; PIGS FEET, 1-ft AND 2-lb TINS; CHICKENS AD TURKEYS, IN TINS; EASTEKN A2STD OREGON HAMS, best quality. Also, a lino nssnrtmentof BREAKFAST BACON AND OTHER MEATS, AT J. IV. GEAKUAIST'S. Notice to All Concerned. Men and Boys Must be As well as to have toys for Christinas. Christmas is Over ! HUT i LOEB se SimM! And now invites the attention of every body te his Fulljand Complete Stock, Consisting in part of A FULL O! OTUIUP F01 MKN" LINE OF ULU I FlmU AND HOYS. Gents Euriiisliing Goeds: also : Large Stock of Family Groceries; Canned Fruits, Etc.; also : "Watches, Jewelry, ."llnrlne nml Opera Glares, etc.; Besides a. choice lot or TOBACCO AND CIGARS, "Wholesale and "Retail. Call and see. MAIN ST., - - - ASTOTJA, OCX. flsli Commissioners Notice. XTOTICE IS 1IEKEBY Oir.'EX THAT i tlin itmlfMKfrutfl- li:ivinr been ilulv :m- Tointed deputv for Clatsop county, by C. Lienemveber, i'ish Commissioner, under the laws of the State of Oregon. vm ne in readi ness from and after this date, to issue li censes, at his ofllce up stairs, corner of Cuss and Sucnioeqhe streets. Astoria. Oregon. II. 1$. FERGUSON. Deputy Fish Commissioner. January, 1-. 1870. Charles Heilbohn, MANUPACTUREH OF And Denier in raeas.: ! VT fM . vsiiscsir FURNITUREandBEDDING. ALSO iairORTElt OF HAP.PTCTS. OIL CLOTHS, TVALL PAPER, SHADES, etc. S-A11 kinds of repairing promptly at-i.-iwirii tn :nui furniture made to order. 52T"A full line ot picture mouldings and fi-im.s hronirpfsnvinaov cornices, etc. 5SH?uIl stock and lowest prices, corner of Suuemocaiia ana jwui sirum. asiuho. I. W. CASE, MERCHANDISE. f"FH OBDS CHEAPER THAN EVER, A FULL STOCK OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE, ALSO- - Christmas and Nsw Year G-OOOS IN ENDLESS VARIETY. AND A Splendid Assortment oi KID G-LOYES. Full Line of Ms Hats ai t Cutlery W Mi, ETC., ETC, ETC. CASE Has now to offer to the people of Astoria and vicinity the finest display of USEFUL AND FANCY GOODS FOR THE HOLIDAYS, ANI5- Every Other Day in the Year Yet shown to the Citizens of Clatsop County. JUST RECEIVED. A splendid assortment of Lautcrjung's In dia Steel and Electric SHEARS AND IVORY HANDLED TLATED KNIVES AND FORKS- These are the finest goods manufactured. We Defy Competition. . R5TA No. 1 Cedar Shingles on hand. ior saiu in mis 10 suit purchasers. I. "W. CASE. Corner Chenamus and Cass Streets. ASTORIA, OltEQOX. fIACNUS C. CROSBY. BEAT.KU IX Stoves, Tinware, and House Furnishing Coods. Hardware, iBrass Goods, Lead andJron Pipe, Pipe Fittings, Engineers SJipplies, Sheet Lead, Iron, Gctppe". Brass, and Zinc. IW. COM. 'LAND FOR SALE. 1 fiO A?KES of iron and coal hinds for XUU sale, situated near Columbia pitv Oregon. M Pnce 8900 cswh down CItf Forj)articulars inquire at 17-Cf THEASTOIOAX-OlSce. MISCELLANEOUS. Washington Market, Main Ktreet, Astoria Oregon , J2EKGMAN & JBEIiilY PESPECTFULLY CALL THE ATTEN-J-bt:on of tho public to tho fact that tho ae Market will always be suppliod with a FULL VARIETY BEST QUALITY Wb?iYAcNi? ?VRED MEATS! hicfa i will be sold at lowest rates, wholesale and retail. Special attention given to supply ns sbiDS. -OF- D. K. Warre C. A. McGuirz Astoria Market 1 Corner of Chenamus ami Cass street. ASTORIA. OREGON. WABBSN & McGTJIRE,.Propriotor- (iy'Kcessors to Jlobaun d- )Varrc7 Wholesalo and Retail Dealers in all fclnas o Fresh nd Cured Meats! A full line of Family Groceries, CANNED FRUIT, VEGETABLES, ETO. oar Butter, Eggs, Cheese, etc. constantly ennand. sT Ships supplied at the lowest rates. IT IS A POSITIVE TRUTH That housekecnorscan do hotter bv dealing with J. lv. WIRT, on Main street, as he keeps the hest of FRUITS, CANDIES, NUTS, LIQUORS AND CIGARS, SMOKED SALMOM, BOLOGXE SAUSAGE, JERKED ELK 3IEAT, And also from Clatsop every other day FRESH BUTTER, EGGS, CHEESE, CLAMS, DUCKS, CHICKENS, . And everythins: that is needed in the cook ing line at the lowest living prices. Call and examine before piurhasinr else where. ,1. 3. Yi'lliT. Arndt & Ferchen, mil E BEST BLACKSMITH AND SWiS' Machine Shop V hSSxI SA fl JIT iGTiyiaJVJlfl Tn flif nitv VislA 7-"''- wtVll lUltllb VI Engine, Cunncrj -i rv jz and Steamboat AVork ii'oinntlvatteiraod to, GEORGE MACLEAN, BLACKSMITH. Water Street Uoadway, Near Huino's Cannery. Astoria, Oregon. Horseshoeing fl V7 an( a inrij of Blacksmith 1 ing done to or der. Satisfact QsM ln fc"arantccd ALL SHIP AND ENGINE WORK A SPECIALTY. E.s- MERRILL & CO., Blacksmiths and Machinists, Capt-HOGEIiS' OLD STAND Near Express Office AST01UA, - OREGON. All work in our lino, heavv orlijrht, done with noatne3 and dispatch. Horseshoeing, Wag on and Farm MM "WORK A SPECIALTY. HAVING SECFRKD THE SERVICES OF Mr. S. A. (Irtinos of Kv.. an experienced Farrier of 25 years in tho 'busine??, and well known to Astoria horsomon, wo are prepared t do 'hoelny in n iiinnner to ciwo lameness or pre vent it in horses entrusted to our care. K35TA11 work warranted and at reasonable rates. TTOUSETO LET. A nirc i evidence, new. a o ecmraimm; mx roonis.vui ne leauy for a tenant anv time on short notice. For particulars inquire at SStf THIS OFFICE. Astoria Steam Laundry. J. T. KOECIIEKS Pioprietor Astorin. Oregon. No mhhing or scnibbing. and no thi-asliiiu: your clothes too pieces. Buttons sewed on and clothes mended. S3T"Neat work at reasonable prices. Give us a call. T. S. JEWETT, B. S. KIMBALL. Dravina: & Trucking. KJ v- ASTORIA TRUCK & DRAY CO., Squuuiocque st., between Cass and Main, Contracts fur rmyinj? mado and satisfaction guaranteed. Order left at the Occident iio tel or received by mail promptly filled. JEWETT .t KIMBALTj. (IX THE ASTOKIAS" JSUIUHXG) HAS JUST15ECEIVED A LOT OF XEW goods, consibting of MEN'S AND UOYS CALF AND EXP BOOTS Buckle and Gongress Gaiters "Women, Misses and Children's 3'or!2:,ros3r bqots Which will be sold at the very lowest prices. j. h7x. gray, Wholesale and retail dealer in. &YSTJERS, y Me SACK, Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc. General storage and Wliarfage ui reason-, able terms. wPW0& &th