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C.lSiSliA5fI Editor.
T UE&&Y Jaxuar Y 28, 1879
Qjhfe Teller informs us that
ihe'reai interests of the people of
north Idaho demand that the act
for the entry ana sale of timber
lands, "which ivas passed at the
last session of congress for Califor
nia, Oregon and "Washington,
should be extended over Idaho.
If the remains of A. T. Stewart
have been recovered the jmDKc
has not been made aware of the,
lact. The !New York papers, that
every day for weeks predicted the
apeedy capture of the .grave
"robbers, have had nothing to say
of late concerning the matter.
Salem Correspondence.
-A PliEASAUT INTRODUCTION,
AND A GEM.
'CLATSOP COUNTY VISITORS AT
THE CAPITAL.
TRUE STORY OP ADVEN
TURES IN SEAL LIFE
JVaiOH SEEMS LIKE
A ROMANCE.
'SALISM'S SOCIAL SE&SOK, ETC.
SPECIAL TO THE ASTOBIAJf.
Salem, Jan. 2L "Man resolves,
and re-resolves, then dies the same;"
aaid a poet of standard authority in
whatsoever related to human failings,
aud the proneness of the carnal mind
to aspirations reaching far out and
nabove its latent powers d fulfilment.
Another claims that the broa'd and
oasy highway to a climate too -warm
for comfort, is paved with good inten
tions. These, and kindred thoughts
came to mind several times of late as
TfiE Daidy Asiouian, the brightest
&nd spiciest publication df 'its sfee in
the state, coaesto hand day after day,
bringing with it at least in imagina
tion odors of the vasty deep, and
recalling, -scraps of Longfellow, who
shrove with poetic imagery to solve
;fce 'Secret of the ?Sea" and not
even the poor return of a letter is
-waiWd'b&ck:
Ah! whakpleasant visions haunt me.
As I gaze upon the sea ;
j9J1 the old romantic legends,
All my dreams, come back to nre.
''Sails of silk and ropes of sandal,
Such as gleam in ancient lore;
And the singing of the sailors.
And the answer from the shore.
'"Till-mysou! isHxili of longing.
For the secret of the sea,
And the heart of the great ocean
eudffi thrilling pulse through mo."
"Not long since, some one m speak
ing of Astoria, called it "a curious
little town;" an apt description, I
thought, and to one who visits it in
"the sweot summer time, is invested
with a halo of romance that perhaps a
smore intimate acquaintance would
dispel. But, setting jside the-iSeal;
you certainly have the practical, for a
more enterprising, energetic style of
preople can no where be found than in
the little city where the Columbia
seeks and finds an outlet, despite the
?8andsthat would bar its progress.
Your correspondent had designed
telling you somewhat of legislative
matters, at the proper time; but it is
-too late now, except to recall the
musical changes that rang at the
election of the Pilot Commission
ers, as the joint convention sat
-in dignified coirckvt. Nearly ninsty
times were the "rhyming and chimin;"
names sounded of ,sYan Dusen, Hob
'son, Robinson,' transposed and ut
tered in as many different tones of
-speakers; end is it not a little peculiar
5U:lt the new commissioner appointed
in the place of the one resigned,
iniiould also bear a name of not less
musical ending than, the others?
About that time we had the pleasure
of meeting our old time friend Mr. A.
"W. Eerguson, v.hom we had not seen
for fifteen years, and whose host of
friends welcomed him and his excellent
wife to their old home here. Dr. and
Jvtrs. S. W. Dodd, Mr. A Yan Dusen,
f your city, and Mr. Morrison, of
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Clatsop, were among those visiting us,
whom we felt honored to number
among our acquaintances from the
Seaside.
Prosaic, matter of fact Salem, has
been indulging in a romance, xr a part
of one, which was quite a prolific
theme for a time, the party being no
less than a Prince of the royal blood,
whom we entertained (far fromrovallv
however), unawares. Last summer an
Austrian and his wife negotiated for a
piece of property here for the purpose
of flowernlture. As time nassed on
the payments were not made accord
ing to stipulation, and inquiry on the
part 'Of the owner elicited the fact
that expected remittances had not ar
rived. So favorable was the impres
sion created by the stranger who
passed as H. B. Myers, that means
wore furnished by the owner of the
place to defray his expenses east. Fail
ing in accomplishing what lie expected
in New York he went to Austria, and
returning, almost immediately asked
release from his contract, which was
granted and the family left, Mr.
Myers saying that he should be heard
from in time. Soon after it became
known that this same Myers had a
history that -would supply material for
a novel. About the year 1850 ayoung
Austrian, for some political offense
against the ruling powers, was con
demned to death, but the sentence
was commuted to imprisonment for
life. For eight long weary years he suf
fered the horrors of solitary confine
ment in a duugeon, but during the re
joicing that attended the birth of the
Crown Prince he was 'released.
at the iustance of powerful friends,
but upon condition of leaving
the country never to return.
He came to America, was followed by
lady of rank, and their marriage
took place 'in New York under an as
sumed name. Coming to California he
engaged in gardening, which .proved a
profitable business, but after some
years he removed to Portland, thence
to -this place as heretofore related.
After leaving here he was remarried to
his wife, under his true name of Prince
Carl Johan Nadasky, and departed
for California; from thence he started
east, proposing to return to take pos
session of his ancestral estates, and
position among the royalty of Europe.
I forgot to mention that during his
visit to Austria, whither he 'went
incognita, he gained an audience
with the Emperor Prancis Joseph,
through the influence of friends at
court, and was granted permission to
return. The Prince, Princess, and
young heir, are doubtless now well on
their way toward the royal home from
which the heir has been so long ban
ished. To make the story complete, this
prince in disguise proved his true no
bility of character by liberally reward
ing those who had been kind to them
in their obscurity, and doubly paid
the physician who attended his wife
during his absence. Many of our
people recall his splendid physique
and noble bearing, but so well did he
keep his secret that 'no one 'knew of
his noble birth, yet believed him to
be far above his seeming position.
The state capital is undergoing some
improvements, and to begin with,
those fearful outside stairs 'have been
taken away, and the entrance is at
me Dasement story. The man that
'built those stairs, and the committee
who accepted them, should have been
condemned to travel up and down
them like two wandering jews, ever
"seeking rest and finding none." The
new windows on the west side make
the building look less like a half-blind
object than before. If we live long
enough, we shall yet be proud of our
"p;le of brick and mortar."
Salem "makes haste slowly," in all
matters socially, and in the line of
business. The season has been very
dull, the revivals in some of the
churches, and two or three literary
clubs, representing the life of the
place.
The chineso mission school, under
charge of the Baptist denomination,
is in a flourishing condition, and the
pupils will give a concert next Sunday
evening at the Baptist church.
Prof. ICinross has two classes in
j vocal music, which are largely attend-
ed. TJie Prof.
comes up from Port
land twice a week to teach them, and
proposes giving a grand concert at the
close of the term. Chemexeta.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
g GKAY,
Manufacturer of
HARNESS, SADDLES, BRIDLES,
WHIPS, ETC.
"0ars leathered, and leather for sale.
COAL LAND FOR SALE.
"1 0 ACRES of Iron and coal lands for
jvv sale, situated near Columbia city,
Oregon. Trice $900 cash down.
For particulars inquire at
14 " The Astoria- Office. '
I. W. CASE
IMPORTER AND WHOLESALE AND RE
TAIL DEALER IN
&E1RAL MERCHANDISE,
Corner Chenamus and Cass streets.
ASTORIA
OREGON,
JUST OPENED
A PULL AND
COMPLETE LINE OF
GOODS, -IN EVERY DEPART
MENT OF TRADE SUITABLE TO
THE "WANTS OF THE PEO
PLE ALL OF WHICH
WILL BE SOLD
xaw for gash:.
-Purchasers are requested to call and
inspect my goods before purchasing else
where, as I am confident of my ability to
please one and all.
I. "W. CASE,
Corner Chenamus and Cass Streets,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Notice to AM Concerned.
Men aryd Boys Must be
As well as to have toys for Christmas.
Christmas is Over !
BUT
N. IMH "as SSniTRIIff RTRfl F
jum e HiirreiG
And now Invites the attention of evcry
. body to his
Pull and Complete Stook,
Consisting In part of
of CLOTHING FS?S.
Gents Furnishing Goods;
5AXSO :
Large Stock of Family Groceries;
Canncd Fruits, iEtc;
also :
ITatckcs, Jewelry, Blarlne and Opera
'Glasses, etc.;
Besides a choice lot of
TOBACCO AND CIGARS,
"Wholesale and Retail. Call and see.
MAIN ST., - - - ASTORIA, QCJX.
CASH STOKE!
Have just received a new invoice of
Groceries, Queensware, Lamps
and Fixtures,
"Which I offor at a bargain for cash
Corner of main and Squemoqhc sts.,
ASTORIA, - - OREGON.
(IK THI1 ASTOUrAN" liUILUIXG)
HAS JUST RECEIVED A LOT OF NEW
coods. consisting of
MEN'S AND ROYS
CALF AHD EIP BOOTS
Buckle and Congress Gaiters,
"Women, Misses and ChiI8Tons
AVhich will be sold at the very lowest prices.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
ALL PERSONS KNOWING rhemselves
Indebted to mc will please settle their
accounts, as all accounts unpaid by February
1? 1 wiii ue piaceu in aiionieys nanus 10 cn-
1U1CU
tie collection. AVemcanit.
B. HAMBURG ER.
Astoria,Jan.20,U73. 1
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
BROKER, BANKER,
-AND
INSURANCE AGENT.
ASTORIA,
OREGON.
Exchange bought and sold on all parts of
the United States and Europe.
OFFICE IIOURS-From 8 o'clock A. m.
ui?1 4a'clock i M.
coMMERCLii uunor
ASSURANCE COMPANY
OF LOKTDON.
Capital $12,500,000.
MATT H. SIBSON, Agent,
Astoria, Oregon.
Fire anil lariie Insurance.
AGGREGATE CAPITAL
$40,000.
HirEBIAIi OF liOXDON,
XORTIXERX OF X.03rDfeX,
QUEEtf OF XXVEItPOOIi.
FIRE AND MARINE INSUR
ANCE COMPANIES.
X- W CASE,
AGEXT.
ASTORIA, - - - - OREGON.
Home Mntual Insurance Co,
. OF CALIFORNIA,
I-.F-flow5TOX- President
tfTTi;?8nY-"- ...Secretary
Hamilton Royd. r 4 . , , J
Geo. L. Stokw f Agents for 'Oregon
Office Northeast comer orstark and First
stretfts, 'Portl'aXd.'Okkgox.
NetCash. received for FirePrcm-
mms 1HJS77. 5335,511 04
Assets, Jan. I,m8 557S.0C5 So
Liabilities
Losses vnpaid S3.63R .17
Dividends " 1.957 00 5 5.15 37
Surplus for Property Holders $570470 47
Losses paid in Oregon in six yeanCsniSw 72
1. y CASK. Agent,
Astoria. Oregon.
167,000,000 CAPITAL.
LIVERPOOL AND LONBOff AND
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN
TILE OP LONDON AND
EDINBURGH.
OLD CONNECTICUT OP HART.
FORD, AND
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
PIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Representing a capital of SG7,OO0,000.
A. VAN DUSEN, Agent
For TKirticiibirc iiwmii-., .
55tf TTTTO Ar.T,,V,
-"O VI'J'lUi!..
T )y,LJ' SELL ANY Olt ALL OF TTTK
1. following described property viz
property, viz
ICO Acres, Sec. 22. T-8 v s
soulhciist quarter? ' West,
Also, in' Olneys Astoria
tols I, 2, .1, and 4, In K!ock W
LoU S, 1. 5, imtl , fn uiocic iJo
I.ots 2 anil 4, in Dlorfc- i. , -!
In Klock a2; Ck K0; amI t 8,
.Vorlh Lair or Block 8,-2 1-2 acres
Astoria. Oregon. Dci.XG " m
T. S. JET7ETT.
D. S. lailBALL.
Draying & Trucking.
Su
ASTORIA TRUCK & d3av pa
Sqacnioeqlie St., hetween Cass and aiain ''
gnnrameed. Ordore- left at thl ?n faction
Uol or received h v m : 1 IT L 'v, ?Piclcnt do-
HOISETO LET.-Anlce residence neiv
containing six rooms, wil I be Si"
a tenant any time on .short notic? y
'A RARE CHANCE.
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lC.LIi -H.-0.
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AUCTION SAEES.
g C. HOLDEN,
Notary Public for the State of Oregon.
Rem Estate Ajrcni and Conveyancer.
Agent for the FIREMEN'S FUKD INSUR
ANCE COMPANY -of San Francisco.
COMMISSION AGENT and AUCTIONEER.
Rents ml Accounts Collected, and re
turns promptly made.
Regular sales day,
SATURDAYS at 3 M.
N. B. Parties having real estate inmi
hire or any other goods'to dispose "of elrhVr
soon as convenient before the ctev of 2?
No storage charged on goods W jg
tion.
td
r. C. II0LT JN.
.Auctioneer.
AMUSEMENTS.
woasrY's
Dancing Academy.
Tage's building next door to E. S. Larsen.
eve'nfag atTV" MOnday d TllHrsilaT
afftrSJS0 onMonday and "y
evBenn?gsSvV0n T"CSda5' and Frid
Mwara'Ciass-TrcdncsiIay and Saturday
NonrI?imfifVPninfVYfl the entlre school.
rone admitted except scholars,
baturday evening SOIREE.
TEomha1IeS and gCnts cIass per
Boys and Mfasra ciasa per llcmihZ'.Z'Z $2 S
HOTELS AXD RESTATOACTsT
BARKER HOUSE; '
ASTORIA, OREGOK,
H. B. PARKER, Proprietor.
T?m?TFL s,t,,e purest, most comfort
able and best kept hotel in the citv Zh
supplied with the best or s,,nn water fcot
and cold.baths. barbershop, and a firet-cIaS
?h?i ?n rdlWe- Free-coach to and om
tne House ; charges reasonable, SI 00 to S2 5
per day. according to room occupied.
Astoria, July 15. 1878.
A. ff. MEGLER. c. g. WR101m
OCCHWBWT HOTREIi.
MEGLER & WRIGHT, Proprietors.
Astoria, Oregon.
THE PROPRIETORS ARE HAPPY Tf
announce that the ahove hotel has heen
repainted and refurnished, adding greatlv to
the comfort of its guests and is now the fres
hotel north of San Francisco.
M
KS. S. tf. AREIQ6NI
5Has re-opened the Pioneer Restaurant oa
Main street, Astoria,
FOR THE RECEPTION OF BOARDERS,
by the week, day or single ineals.
asrFresh oysters in every style at all Wax.,
PALACE LODGING HOUSE. '
( Allsky & Hegele's mew building)
Corner of Morrison and Third strete,
PORTLAND, -tfREG ON,
E-Fumlshed rooms in suits, or single, bj
the day, week ormonth.
Miss H. MENEFEE, Lessee.
XITAMiA IVAtTiA
RESTAURANT,
THEO. BR0EMSEK, - - PKOFBIRTOK.
Fresh ovsters. find nthpr rtpli.
cacies of "the season, served in.
every style.
Opposite the Telegraph office, Squemoqb
street, Astoria, Oregon.
ar&EALS AT ALL H0URS-5.
ASTORIfl CANDY FACTORY
AND
OYSTEIt SAX.OOX.
HATING ENLARGED MY STORE T
have now on hand the largest and best
assortment of plain aud French candies in
town, also, all kinds f
CAKES, CIJACKEKS AND BISCUITS,
All of which I offer for sale at the lowest
cash price, wholesale and retail at
SGHMEER'S CONFECTIONERY,
Opposite the bell tower.
Retail candy from 25 to 73 cents per pound.
Fresh Eastern and Shoahvater? j
bav ovsters served in every stvle. vp
T
irxipisr HOUSE,
D. L. TURPIN - PllOPRIETOR,
MAIN STREET.
Between Squemocqhe and Jefferson,
Astokia, Okkgon.
, J)Ullll .Will IU"(,'i3 I"-1 -w.
Board per day
Single Meal
TJ.l nn1 Inrlirinrr tmr ti'nAlr
....StJ ro
.. 1 00
I Tin t:ililf will he sunnlied at ::11 times with
the best the market alfoids.
Three Schooners for yalc.
TWO schooner?, a itli center boards. 12
tons each, and one ithout center board,
five tons, all fully equipped and in good oy
der, will be &old cheap for cash.
Apply to "WATSON BROS..
G7-tf Astoria, Oregon.
QPILES.
Tho undcrsisned is p' spared to fumi?Ii,
a large number of Spiles and Spars at.thw
placo on short notice, at nusonuble rates.
Apply tu 0. G. OA H J. ES. .
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