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Astoria, Oregon, Saturday Morning, February 1, 1879.
Fo. 26.
Vol. viii.
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TELEGRAPHIC.
Eastern Dispatches.
Killed Down for The Asterlax.
SITTING BULL COMING HOME
TTwnrTi o t -r TrtT- tit-v
FOR HIS RECEPTION.
PROBABLE CAUSE FOR ANOTH
ER INDIAN CAMPAIGN.
THE POST OFFICE APPROPRIA
TION BILL PASSED.
SKIRMISHING IN THE HOUSE.
Chicago, Jan. 29 Gen. Sheridan
has a communication from Fort Bel
knap, M. T. , from Indian Agent Lin
coln, dated January 4th, confirming
the news of Sitting Bull having cros
sed the border. He says that he is
reliably informed that there are 450
lodges of Piegans in the Bear Paw
mountains, about 40 miles southwest
of that post, and that probably as
many more British , Blackfeet bloods
and Piegans are on their way to Bear
Paw mountains, and were in close
proximity at last accounts. The Crees
(British Indians) are also in the moun
tains. The British Assiniboines have
camped with the American Assiniboin
es. Sitting Bull is on French
men's creek, this aide of the line,
with his whole camp. The os
tensible reason for this influx
is the pursuit of buffalo, which they
justly claim are not now to be found
north of the Missouri river. They
claim to be friendly, but Agent Lincoln
regards their presence in such numbers
s a matter of grave Imports Bb is
sure of the Gros Ventres, but not of
the AssiniboineSjWho are influenced for
bad by their British namesakes. Col.
Brooks, of Fort Shaw, in fowarding
this intelligence promises later news
from his scouts in a few days.
Washington, Jan. 30. The post
office appropriation bill passed after
many of the amounts were increased.
The struggle of yesterday for the
morning hour was then renewed.
Motion to go into committee was de
defeated, but Hewitt changed the
. negative and moved to reconsider the
vote. This was promptly followed by
a motion to lay Hewett's motion on
the table and that vote was taken.
Foreign Dispatches.
Boiled Down for The Astoria.
PRESIDENT MacMAHON'S RES
IGNATION PUBLISHED.
NO DISTURBANCES AND VERY
LITTLE EXCITEMENT.
niS FINAL SENTIMENTS.
SPECULATIONS UPON THE COM
ING CABINET, ETC.
Pahis, Jan. 30. President MacMa
lion has resigned the presidency of the
republic. He said: "In quitting power
I have the consolation of thinking
that during the fifty-three years that
- I have de oted to the' service of my
country, either as a soldier or citizen,
j I have never been guided by any senti
ment other than honor and duty and
- absolute devotion to my country. 1
$ request you to communicate my decis
ion to the chambers."
The present ministers will resign
and a new parliamentary cabinet be
constituted. It is reported that Gam
bettawili take the premiership and
the foreign portfolio. The concourse
of the general public at Versailes is
not very great, and the excitement
does not compare with that of May
24, 1873, when Thiers resigned.
There is no disturbance anywhere.
Southern Claims.
Edward S. Bragg, a democrat!
member from Wisconsin, caused
some excitement in the house last
week, by the suggestion that certain
northern democrats in congress
would n-o over to the republicans
i iue crmthprn democrats wouia
ixifioo .
forego their claims for losses dur
ing the war. The suggestion cer
tainly was not a politic one, but
there is a good deal of rough sense
in it. The democratic party north is
weighted down by the apprehen
sion that if it obtains control of
all departments of the government,
it will be forced by southern lead-.
ers to allow claims which, so far,,
have been kept in the background.
Mr. Tilden, in 1876, was compelled
by the charges made against him
by republicans, to declare against
this olass of claims. Still, in spite
of this declaration, many northern
voters were inolined to the repub
licans by the persistent charges
that democrats would favor the
claims, and Mr. Tilden as presi
dent would be powerless to oppose
them. But Mr. Bragg's speech
drew from Mr. Ellis, of Louisiana,
the statement that the south would
be willing: to debar southern
olaims by constitutional enact
ment. This is the best way to
dispose of them. Until laid at
rest by some competent authority,
they will continue to haunt one
congress after another, and provoke
bunoombe speeches from north and
south, to the great hindrance of
.useful .legislation. There ULBQTC,
no other real point of difference
between the north and south, and
the quicker this is disposed of the
better for both sections. The
southern claimholders may as well
make a virtue of necessity, and
assist at the burial of their claims.
They will lose more in advocating
them than they will ever get out
of congress.
Americans are not much given
to titles, but there is a universal
demand for an "honest count" on
election day.
ailSCELLANEOUS.
HOUSE TO LET. A nico residence, new,
containing six rooms, u ill be ready for
a ttnaut any time on short notice.
For particulars inquire at
55tf THIS OFFICE.
OP1LES.
Tho undcrsisned U p: spared to fnmi?h
a largo number of Spiles and Spars at this
place on short notice, at reasonable rates,
Apply to C. G. OA PLES.
Columbia City.
COAL LAND FOR SALE.
1 fifi ACRES of Iron and cor.l lunds for
-LVIV sale, situated near Columbia city,
Oregon, rncc $900 cash down.
I- or particulars inniiirc at
l"-tf The Astoriax Office.
Three Schooners Tor Sale.
TWO schooners, with center boards, ifi
tons each, and one without center board,
five tons all fully equipped and in good or
der, will be sold cheap for cash .
Apply to WATSON BROS.,
btu Astoria, Oregon.
SPECIAL XOTICE.
AFEliSOXS KNOWING themselves
indebted to me will please settle their
accounts, as all accounts unpaid bv February
1st will be placed in attornevs hands to en
force collection. We mean it
lctni, T nn B. ILMBURGER.
Astoria. Jan. 20. 1ST9.
Fish. ComiuisHioners Notice.
WJICE ,1S HEREBY GIVEN THAT
;bL;I.? Vn,lcrsi?led llaving been dulv ap
pointed deputy for Clatsop county, bv C.
werir; Fish Commissioner, under the
SSf Sihc bt:te of reton. will be in readi
nn?omndalter tnis datc to Issue li
censes, at his pmce up stairs, comer of Cass
. wiuvuiiuu streets. Astoria. Oregon.
H. B. FERGUSON,
January, u, imT FiSh CoiloncT'
JUST RECEIVED BY
AT THK
X. L. STORE!
C.
Corner Main and Concomly streets.
GROCERIES. FLOUR. FEED, WOODEN
ware. Coal Oils. Tobaccos, and Gents Fur
nishing Goods, which will be sold at lowest
rates.
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
I. . CASE
IMPORTER AND WHOLESALE AND RE
TAIL DEALER IN
&ENEBAL MMDISE,
Corner Chenamus and Cass streets.
ASTORIA
OREGON.
JTJST OPENED
A FULL AND
COMPLETE LINE OF
GOODS, IN EVERY DEPART
MENT OF TRADE SUITABLE TO
THE WANTS OF THE PEG.
PLE ALL OF "WHICH
WILL BE SOLD
XOW FOR GASB.
f3T"Purchascra arc requested to call and
inspect my goods before purchasing else
where, as I am confident oX my ability to
please one and all.
I. "W. G4SE,
Corner
Chenamus
andCass Streets,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Notice to All Concerned.
Men and Boys Must be
CLOTHED!
As well as to have toys for Christmas.
Christmas is Oyer I
BUT
I LOEB
HAS
'OT
And now invites the attention of every
body to his
Full and Complete Stock,
Consisting In part of
A fSS of CLOTHING K8fSi
Gents Furnishing Goeds:
ALSO :
Large Stock of Family Groceries;
Canned Fruits, Etc.;
also :
Watches, Jewelry, Marine and Opera
Glasses, clc;
Besides a choice lot of
TOBACCO AND CIGARS,
Wholesale and Retail. Call and see.
MAIN ST., V - - ASTORIA, OGN.
CASH STORE!
Have just received a new invoice of
Groceries, Queensware, Lamps
and Fixtures,
Which I offer at a bargain for cash
JFJU&XX&L CM FEED,
Corner of mam and Squcmoqhe sts.,
ASTORIA, - - OREGON.
(IX THE ASTOItf AX BUILDING)
HAS JUST RECEIVED A LOT OF NEW
goods, consisting of
MEN'S AND BOYS
CALF AJTD KIP BOOTS
Buckle and Congress Gaiters,
Women, Misses and Children's
BrTaiar boots,
Which will he sold at the very lowest prices.
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
X. W. CASK,
BROKER, BANKER,
AND
INSURANCE AGENT.
ASTORIA
OREGON.
Exchange bought and sold on all parts of
tbc United States and Europe.
OFFICE HOURS From 8 o'clock A. K,
unitl 4 o'clock i. m
FIREMEN'S FUN
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF CALIFORNIA.
ORGANIZED IN 1863.
Total Iossck Paid Since Organization
$8,'680,433 S.
E. C. HOLDEN, Agent,
Astoria Oregon.
commercial union
ASSURANCE COMPANY
OP XjOINTIDOISr.
Capital $12,500,000.
MATT H. SIBSON Agent,
Astoria, Oregon.
Fire M Marine Insurance.
ACCRHCA.JJI
$40,000. .
IMPEBIAIi OP liOXDOX.
XOBTHERX OF IOXDO.V,
qUEEX OF MVERPOOI4,
FIRE AND MARINE INSUR
ANCE COMPANIES.
AGEXT.
ASTORIA. - - - - OREGON.
Home Mutual Insurance Co.,
OF CALIFORNIA,
J. F. Houghtox.. President
Ciias. It. Story Secretary
HAMILTON" liOYD, I A.rAnfj fnr HrPfrnn
Geo. L. Story, f Agents lor Oregon
Office Northeast corner of Stark and First
streets, Portland, Oregon.
Net Cash received for Fire Prem
iums In 1877 335.511 04
Assets, Jan. 1,1878 578,065 &"
Liabilities
Losses vnpaid S.'J.fSR
Dividends " i.C7 00
5.515 37
Surplus for Pronerty Holders...., $572,470 47
Losses paid in Oregon in six yearsSll4.5i6 72
I. W. CASK. Agent,
Astoria. Oregon.
$67,000,000 GAPITAL.
LIVERPOOL AD 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 a capital of SG7,000,000.
A. VAN DUSEN. Agent.
GXJXS. LOCKS, AXJD SEWSXG
MACIHXES HEPArRKI.
KEYS FITTED AND LOCKS HEP AIRED,
SAWS FILED, ETC.. BY
F. W. WASS,
Main street, next door to Geo. Boss'.
MISCELLANEOUS.
vJHE HOST EXTENSIVE
nN A7 First-class Stock
YVVi CAN BE FOUJfD JIT
OT S. LABSEN'S
Oa Jp'Comer q 5&S and
TACpX BqTtfmoqta Street
NEW $T06Ki
TFAVING JUST RECEIVED A new stock
consisting of a splendid assortment of
Draw Gttds, Faicj Attic!
-AND-
Gents' FBEISMS 680$
Bat, da, Bat and Show, t
Que en s ware, Jewelry, Etc., tc.
We respectfully invite the publte to call and
inspect the samew -
We have also receved a large stock, of fine
CIGARS a TOBACCO
Which we are offering at San Francisco,
wholesale prices. Very repectfully,
A. VAN DUSEN & Co.,
Cor CassJb Jefferson sts., - Astoria. Qox
.If You Want to Select a Suit of
.From the very best stock in the city caU
A. .TAJT MSOT 1.
TANBUSHNfc.Co., "
Are Agents m Astoria for the SINGER and
the WHITE -
SEWING- MACHINES.
Large stock constantly on hand.
VAN DUSEN fc CO.,
HAVE A SPLENDID STOCK OF
Consisting of a great variety of goods for
both ladies and gentlemen,
rpo W110X IT 3IAY CONCERN.
Notice Is herehy given that all person
are forbid tresspassing upon, or In nnv wav
occupying any portion of the land or 'beach
on, or in nnv wav
the land or beach
surrounding TONGUE POINT, or upon auv
part of the Henry Marl in land claim In Clat
sop county. State of Oregon, without pe.fm Vi
sion from the undersigned ; and also xrnm
setting out fires upon said claim, whereby tlm
standing timber may in nnv wav be Ln lined.
VANDUSEN & BROWN.
Per A. VaxDuskx.
Astoria. Oct. 5. 1877. tf
A. L, Bancroft & Co.,
SAX FKAXCISCO.
IITAlvE A SPECIALTY OF DOING ALI
li kinds line printing, such as
SALMON LABELS.
FRUIT LABELS, ETC.
And Engraving and Printing by
MTHOGRATUY.
721 MARKET STREET,
SAX FItAXCISCO, CAI.
1832. 1S78.
Hardwood Lumber.
OAK, ASH, HICKORY,
a- WHITEWOOD LUMBER,
Carriage s f apt Material
A SPECIALTY.
Orders foi lumber for boat or ship work
promptly attended to. Address all orders
L J. NORTHRUP & CO.,
Cor. First and Main streets. Portland, Ogn.
lEOKGE ROSS'
Billiard Room,
The only Billiard Room in the city where
no liquors are sold.
ftTEYV TABLE JUST PUT UP. GEORGE
xl has a cosy place and keeps on hand the
best brand of Cigars. Also, soda, candy,
nuts. etc. Opposite Altona Chop House-.
03-tf GEO. ROSS, Proprietor,
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