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-&&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.
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