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-jSTORIA. OREGON:
to. C. "iilKt XST Eitilor.
WEDNESDAY .lAXUAitY 22, 1870
Polygauiists Betting- Pardon.
The Mormons are not at all
pleased -with the decision of the
Supreme court of the United
States, affiring the opinion of the
court below, Hvhich convicted one
ive-nolds of bigamy. A petition
is being circulated in Utah for the
pardon of Reynolds, on the ground
that, being a test case, to prove an
'offence of which many other Mor
mons are guilty, he ought irot to be
"made a scapegoat for the entire
order. Delegate Cannon, who has
four wives, and yet manages to
Lold a seat in congress, is furious
over the decision. He declares
that the Supreme court should be
set at defiance when it makes any
rulinjr to 'interfere with the right
of conscience. In other words,
-this man Cannon maintains that
polygamy is a part of the Mormon
religion, and, as a religion, cannot
-be interfered with under the na-
Lional constitution. It is the iiiis-
. fortune of persons to differ on this
subject, but if the government
ever intends to enforce its laws
-against polygarcy, Cannon wiil find
himself in the condition of the de
fiant bovine on the railroad track
liable to be crushed, unless he
bteps aside when the train ap
proaches. But the Salt Lake Her-
'ald (Mormon organ), is no better
pleased than Cannon. Hfcre is
'what it has to say in reference1 to
the decisien:
;But neither he '(Bro. Reynolds)
nor any of us wishes to ask man's
pardon -for oifr obedience to a law
o God. We do not -want to see
any one so foolish as to court suf-
'ferinc: or ihvite penalties. We
think 'it the duty every man to
"'take all proper means to escape
the consequences of an unjust and
oppressive statute. But if God
commands, and obedience to His
mandate necessarily requires sac
'rifice and suffering, who will shrink
from duty or cringe and -crave for
humaix pardon? The doings' of a
'whole, people'should not be packed
;upon one, pair of shoulders, there
fore we hope to see and sign a pe
tition 'for Bro. Reynold's relief.
-But-that-request should not and
must -Jiot compromise, 'in the very
Smallest degree, the unshaken faith
of the latter-day saints in the truth
ot the, principle for the practice of
Avhich Bro. Reyholds'kas been con
demaed, nor our testimony of its
divine origin, no matter what de
cision may be rendered by legisla
lors or judges, by presidents or
emperors, or by all the civilized
'and heathen nations that constitute
-the whole world.
-Now,' it is well understood thatt.i n , , .
.cw. , io ii mmwoivuu mwthe assemblv grimly conceded the
'v.'hen one asks to be pardoned for i . "c i- . lTi :
pardoned
"a crime, he regrets it, and will nbt
again be guilty of it. 'But this
man Reynolds admits no offence,
dr makes any promises of reform.
fiis appeal will, therefore, -be -very
'likely to fail before the president.
There is a bill now pending
in congress, introduced by Senator
A'Eaton, of Connecticut, to repeal
the ktw -that imposes a tax of
'fifty cents per ton upon all Amer
ican vessels of which any officer is
13 ot a-citizen of the United Glares,
" and provides that any amount ex-'-ceeding-
fifty etnts j)er ton thus
collected since February 27, 1ST7,
i'Wiay be refunded by the Treasury.
If there ever was a time when such
a law was feasible or necessar-, it
."has gone by. Our ships are no
longer manned by American citi
zens, as thev once were, their
5 being nfade up of 'the odds
1 crews
and ends of all nations; and as a tlme nas co,ne sooner ttol as e
' consequence, -there has been aPectedaad Saturday's regonian
great falling off in the -material j makes a beastly attack upon Mr.
from which spring American offi- j Clarke. Just such an attack as
'pers. Let ail laws be repealed j might be anticipated -from such
Uiat serve Mo good purpose. source.
The Steamship Great Republic.
Tflio Owns Her? What Xantlcal Qnhl
nuncs Sa3 AConiiuilrnni.
The steamship Great Republic
is now laid up at the Folsom street
wharf, says the Chronicle, where
she is to have a new condenser put
in. She wrill not be ready for sea
for three or four weeks. Tins
steamship which, at the time she
was launched in 1S63, was the pride
of the American marine is now,
in her later days, the object of a
great deal of solicitude on the part
of the nautical quidnuncs, and
hardly a day passes but a group
oi Liieau worn iiea win m;L toetner
C i-K l : '11 k. J. iA i
in the Merchants' Exchange and
aniens: one of the first conundrums
pronounced is, ""Who owns the
Great Republic?"
Thus far the question has proved
a knotty one to solve, although
many have done it to their indi
vidual satisfaction. Captain Bob
says, with his thumbs in his vest,
'Certainly, 1 can toll you who owns
her. Leland Standfordis the man.
He is running on that line just to
keep it open until he gobbles
Pacific Mail. He already has the
Panama railroad where he can put
his hand on it, whenever he wants
it. l tell you 1 have no doubt ol
it, gentlemen. D. O. Mills pays
the bills. No steamships for D. O.,
gentlemen: and who 5s more likely
to be the man behind than Stan
ford, hey?"
This argument of Captain Bob's
ought to be a crusher, butOaptain
Tom thinks it is a mistake, and he
says, "Now, gentlemen, in nir
opinion, the people who own the
Great Republic are the managers
of the Oregon Steamship company.
They are running her as a blind to
Goodall & Perkins and when the
Stale 'of California gets out here
next, spring they will have them in
such a tight place that they will be
glad to let 'em have their new ship
at less than cost price and give up
the Oregon route too."
Another -skipper a"n unsophisti
cated one, some think insists that
Goodall, Perkins & Co. are playing
the same game on the Oregon com
pany that Captain Tom asserts
the- are trying to play on Good
all, Perkins & Co. Another thinks
that she still belongs to the Pacific
Mail company, ana that, under the
Babcock management, they will
make a strong push" to secure the
Oregon trade.
All agree that she is constantly
sinking mone', and only a long
purse can stand the drain. lFor
the benefit of the general public
who are not "up" in steamship
matters, it may be stated that P.
B. Cornwall purchased the Great
'Republic from 'the Pacific Mail
campany about -a year ago for
325,000, and now 'holds a bill of
sale for lier at that Hmount, and
j olaims-to be her owner, and is not
losing money.
The woman suffrage question
is overshadowing all others at pres
sent, in the California constitutional
convention. On the 14th one mem
ber indignantly repudiated the ef
fete argument that women can't
fiffht. and everv married man in
correctness ot ins views. t is
difficult to -make the unmarried
membeVs believe it,-though. They
still cling to the old theory that
women are angels without wings,
and that to introduce an element
of heavenly origin into politics
would produce most 'disastrous re
sults. It was remarked by every one
in Salem, at all conversant with
the -truth, -that Mr. S. A. Clarke's
J letters from the capitol were the
life of the OreGronian durinp- the
past session of the assembly. He
was most untiring an& zealous in
his efforts to keep the readers of
that journal fully posted with re
spect to all matters of importance.
We regretted his resolution to pull
up stakes and go to Portland with
the Farmef; predicted that those
whom he served the best would
ff U to appreciate his efforts. The
A new.ocean route is proposed
between Liverpool and the Saskat
chewan valley, via Hudson's strait
and bay, lor the purpose "of set
tling the northwest part of the
continent, and opening it to trade.
For two hundred years the Hudson
Bay company's sailing ships have
traded between York Factory,
the chief port on Hudson's bay,
and Scotland. The strait and bay
are clear of "ice early in July, clos
ing a?rain "hVtho. pnrl nf Rfmtnmhpr.
T . .. , . , , . , ,.
- - ","1 UUdl 13 1UU11U III U.U UMliUMUU
at Bavis strait, and a coaling sta
tion for the projected steamship
line Could be established there.
N$W ADVERTISEMENTS.
SPJSCIAIi NOTICE.
ALL PERSONS KNOWING themselves
indebted to me will please settle their
accounts, as all accounts unpaid by February
ict will be placed in attorneys hands to en
force collection. "Ve mean it.
B.-BATilBUJIGEH.
Astoria, Jan. 20, 1579.
aiAIXi NOTICE.
SEALED PROPOSALS for carrying the
United States mails between the Post
office at Astoria, Clatsop countv. Oregon, and
the landing of the 0. S. S. Co., one time a
week each wav. will be received bv the Post
master until January 27, lb7J. No contract
is required to be executed ; but persons bid
ding must be honest and capable, not less
than sixteen years old, and the accepted bid
der will be exppcted to serve at the compen
ration proposed until otherwise ordered by
the Postmaster General ; lie will also be re
quired to take the oath prescriucd by law.
No more can be allowed than a fair and rea
sonable compensation for the service, to be
determined by the department. Postmasters
and assistants cannot draw pav for such
service. TtiOb. J. 11uai.
Second Assis't Postmaster Ucne'ral.
Vor. Chance, P. HI., Astoria, Oregon.
Fish Commissioners Notice.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN' THAT
the undersigned, having been dhlv ap
pointed deputy for Clatsop county, by C.
Lienenweber. Fish Commissioner, under the
laws of the Statfc of Oregon, will be in readi
ness' from and ufter this date, to issue li
censes. t his office up stairs, corner of Cuss
and Snemocqhe streets. Astoria. Oreuon.
II. B. FERGUSON,
Deputy Fish Commissioner.
.January, 14, 1879.
$67,000,000 CAPITAL.
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND
GLOBE,
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN
TILE OF LONDON AND
EDINBURGH.
OLD CONNECTICUT OF HART
FORD, AND
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
FIRE 'INSURANCE 'COMPANIES.
Representing .' capitalof 807,000,000.
.' A. VAN DTJSEN. Agent
JUST RECEIVED.
BOILED CIDER;
PLUM PUDDING, 13T CANS;
CODFISH BALLS, IN CANS;
PORK AND BEANS, IN CANS;
EASTERN CRANBERRIES;
ZANTE CURRANTS;
FRESH CITRON;
ORANGES AND LIMES,
the finest ever boughtin tho nfarket:
CRYSTAL DRIPS, GAiLOCANS:
NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES.
PICKLED HERRING IN KEGS.
JUMBLES, ETC., ETC.
MUSCATEB RAISINS. 2-lb PACK
AGES, VERY FIN'E;
PIGS F&ET, l-fi AtfD 2-ft TINS;
CHICfcENS AND TURKEYS, IN
TINS;
EASTERN AND OREGON HAMS,
"best qnnlity. AlsofT-a fine nssortmentof
BREAKFAST BACON AND OTHER
MEATS. AT
J. TV. GEAKIXART'S.
OITY (B0OK STORE,
MAIN ST.. ASTORIA.
Invite the attention of purchasers to their
stock, Just laid in
fhe "Finest Selection !
The Cheapest Prices !
The Greatest Worth!
'RECEPTION 'TOCKET3;
-L'ADIES' DIARIES AND PURSES
COMBINED;
COMB AND tffcUSH POCKETS:
CUTLERY, JEWELRY, CHARMS,
ETC., ETC.;
LADIES' FANCY BOARD. ETC.;
rtriTT) PENS AND PENCILS;
-PAd'NTPENCILS, GUTTAPERCHA
GOODS:
EXCELSIOR DIARIES, BLANK
BOOKS, S-TATIO-S iiK I ,-ii 'U.
KSrAU goods sold at lowest cash prices.
CHAS. STEVENS & SON.
City 'Book Store to Main street, two doors
from thePionderltestauniut, opposite the
bakery of Mrs. C. Binder.
COAL LAND FOR SALE.
iYP CKfcS of iron fluid eoal lands for
JOU sale, situated near Columbia city,
Orcon. Price S900 cash down.
Por particulars-inquire at
I7tf The Astouiak ofilcc.
T) ATHS, B'ATHS,
Hot. Cofil, Shower, 1g;3ATHS
Steam and SULPHUR Baths
Occident Hotel Shaving Saloon.
"KlEDSRAUEK & UnLKXHAHT,
PuOPRIKTOr.S.
tSJSn6cial attention given to ladles' arU
children's Jiair cutting.
-priV&te-EBtnuice for Ladies.
MISCELLANEOUS.
(JHAELES HiEILBOKN,
HAXOTACTUBEIi OF
a A Tnnlnr in
Jl"" "
FURNITURE and BEDDING.
ALSO 131 POUTER OF
CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS, WALL
PAPER, SHADES, etc.
Siiucmocqfci and Main street. Aona.
W. E. l&EMEKT,
If DRUGGIST. f
ASTORIA. - - - - OREGOX,
Carries a full Assortment of
Drugs, Patent Medicines,
PAINTS, OIL AND GLASS.
Prescriptions filled with care Day or Night.
to-Manufacturer of Fishermen's llelicf.
A sure preventative of CSiapjied Hands, and
cure for Fish ound.
C. JF. SMITH,
(IX TIIK ASTOKIAX r.UII.lilXG)
AS JTSTIRECEIVED A LOT OF XEW
goods, consisting of
MEN'S AND BOYS
CALE AND KIP BOOTS
Buckle and Gongress Gaiters,
"Women, Misses and Children's
BUTTON BOOTS,
Which will he sold at the very lowest prices.
A RARE CHANGE.
.T WILL SELL ANY OK ALL OY THE
JL following described property, viz
ICO Acres. See. 22. T. 8, X. oriJ. Oirest,
southeast quarter.
Also, in Olneys Astoria
Lots 1, 2, :i, anil 4, In Klork 10
Lois :t, 4, r, anil i. In filocfc 1G0;
Lots 2 anil 4, in Kloclv 120; anil Xot 8,
in i;iock 1X2;
North half of Blink 8,-2 1-2 acres.
DAVID IXGALLS.
Astoria. Oregon, Dee. 10, 1S78. So-6m
PICKED UP. A skin" was picked up on or
about January 11, 1S79, in Astoria by the
undersigned. Tlie owner is requested to
call, prove property, pay charges and take
the same awn v. S. SCHMEBR.
lw-d&w Opposite the bell tower, Astoria.
pEORGE ROSS
'BilliardRoom
Tlie only Billiard Room in the city where
no liquors are soul.
NEW TABLE .TUt PUT UP. GEORGE
has a cosy place and keeps on hand the
best brand of Cigars. Also, soda, candy,
nuts. etc. Opposite Altona Chop House.
05-tf GEO. ROSS, Proprietor.
'CASH BTORE !
Have just received a new invoice of
Groceries, Queensware, Lamps
and Fixtures,
TVhich I offer at a, bargain for cash
Corner of mam and Squemoqhe sts.,
ASTORIA, - - QRE'&Ora
Notice to All Concerned.
Men and Boys Must be
As well as to have toys for Christmas.
Christinas is 'Over !
rut
"-JlAS
SOT
I LOEB
And now invites the attention of every
body to his
FuU and Complete Stock,
Consisting in part of
ASiop:CLOTHIHGI?Y8.
Gents ITumislring Goods';
Aio :
Large Stock of Family "Groceries;
Canned Fruits, Etc.;
also :
lVatches, Jewelry, Murine anil Opera
Clashes, etc.;
Besides a choice lot or
TOBACCO AN CIGARS,
Wholesale and Ketail. Call and see.
MAIN ST., - - - ASTOIUA, OCX.
JUST RECEIVED BY
AT THE
I. X L. STORE!
Comer Main and Concomly streets.
tnKOCERIES. FLOUIl. FEEn u-nnnrv
J ware. Coal Oils. Tobaccos in A PonteVVir
nishin Goods, which "vilfbei idS" lowest
iii-irfcnf ruin .ml ii:. , v onu .it, HiwiM
xS5"The public are rosnof.ffnJ.-t-.ri..-j -
WS?
yv31
J-All kinds of repairing prompt! at
leiMlccl to. and furniture made to i
gA full line of picture mouldings and
names, bracket, window cornices, etc. I
r.3. li'iill tnik :iml OWCSI prices, viuma vi
VcaM,-orsend.in their erders: ? "" H
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
BANKING AND IHSURAHCL
X, W, crss:
BROKER, BANKER,
A'D
IHSUBAHBE AGENT.
ASTORIA,
OREGON-.
Exchange bought and sold on all parts of
the United States and Europe.
OFFICE IIOUKS-From 8 o'clock a. u.
until 4 o clock i m.
lire M Marine Insurance.
AGGREGATE CAPITAL
$40,000.
X3XPERIAXr OF LOXDuX,
XORTUERX OF TjOXDOX.
qUEEX i IJLVSRPOOL.
FIRE AWD MARINE INSUR
ANCE COMPANIES.
x tat, cass;,
AGEXT.
ASTORTA,
OREGON.
Home mutual Insurance Cn,
OF CALIFORNIA,
J. F. flOUGIITOX
President
..Seeretasr
Hamilton Boyd. (. A.rpntq for Oreiron
Geo. L. Story. "-Agen.s lor uregon
'Wjn. j.. oiuiii ......i.i.
Offick Northeast corner of Stark and First
streets, Portland, Oregon.
Net Cash received for Fire Prem
iums in 1877 $335,511 M
Assets, Jan. 1,1878.
. S578,C5 Si
Liabilities
flosses npakl..
S3.RIS.17
Dividemls
l.n.77 00
5,50o .77
Surplus for Property Holders S572.470 47
Losses paid in Oregon in six years-$I14,5lCH-.!
T. IV. -C 1SB. Agent,
atoria, Oregon.
I. W. CASE
IMPORTER ASD WHOLESALE AND RE
TAIL DEALER IN
GiiEAL iKcram
Corner Chenamus and Cass streets.
ASTOIUA
OREGON.
JUST OPENED
A FULL AND
COrBETE LINE OF
OODS, IN 'SVERY DEPART
MENT OF TRAJ)E SUITABIiE TO
THE WANTS OF THE PEO
PLE ALL OF AHICH
-WILL BE SOLD
301 -FOR ISi.5
-rurchasers are requested to call afcd
insjiect my goods before punHiasing cl.ie
vhere, -as I am confident of my ability tu
please one and all.
i. "w. -case;
Corafr Chenamus and Cass Streets.
-ASTORIA, 'OREGON.
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