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About The Daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 6, 1879)
"A PKwroSPW" 5 TSrsquiT-apifr s$s?im"?,iimpzi,K m Hi W Stxfe H&l$ storciatu A&MrftA. OREGON: . C. IREYAfI Ertllor. ' THURSDAY February 6. 1879 An Honorable Soldier. The letter which announced the resignation by Marshal MacMahon o the presidency of France is the letter of an honorable soldier. We can understand why republican France could not permit rtcr im mense army to be led by generals of Imperial habits of thought, and how the soldier president, who has been their companion in arms, could not become the agent of their dismissal. In point of fact, wo do not know that the Republic had any cause of complaint against these crenerals. Thev are known as more or less in sympathy with the Imperialists, and in consequence the republican leaders deemed the Republic imperilled by retaining them in command of important posts in the army. The Marshal did not share this apprehension. An. Imperialist at heart himself, yet in his ow-n view true to his trust as the president of the Re public, he would seG -no danger in retaining man of similar political -news in command of the a'rmy. But while the manliness of the Marshal's letter will be admitted, 'the necessity under which the re publican leaders acted is none the less apparent. The army must be in sympathy with the nation. It is not a question of parties under a republican form of government, as with us, but of friends and op ponents of the prevailing form ol government. Jn this country we do not ask whether an officer is a Tepublican or a democrat, but we require him to be loyal to the Union. The republican leaders demand the same in France. They are determined that the army shall be loyal to the Iepublic. Marshal "MacMahon's sympathies as a solr dier, and his views as a politician, combined to render the necessary removals by-his own hand incon- . sistent with his self-respect. He resigns, and is more respected in France and America than if he .submitted to a policy, wise and just in itself, but in conflict with views he was known to entertain. "Practical Retrenchment- Mobile finds herself so hopeless ly in debt, that, following the ex ample of Memphis, the city pro poses to surrender its charter, and effect a complete re-organization of municipal affairs. For this par pose a bill has been prepared and presented to the legislature ofj?f 'heat, oats, and hardy fruits; Alabama, creating a board of com missioners of eight, to hold office provisionally until the affairs of the city can be organized upon a permanent basis. The says: Register If this plan is adopted, taxation lor city purposes during the next two years will not exceed G-10 of one per cent, and the administra tion of the city affairs will be con r .ducted ispon a basis of $100,000 per aiMiuni. This settlement of cue u.cijl jd utur.u. upun cut; piail adopted bv the state of Alabama, wjjicli appointed three commis- 4ic3ners to make an adjustment of its debts on the basis of its resour ces, which adjustment, when made, with the consent of the state cred tors, was ratified by the legisla ture. The same paper announces- that Mobile has no intention of cheat ing Her creditors, but is only anxious .t -arrange her debts on Home oaturally satisfactory basis. The course of the government in dealing with Sitting Bull will 4$e to require him and hk people o surrender as prisoners of war, or 'jlse go back to Canada. Insurance J'aLbJLrfes. Stupendous conflagrations and dishonest management have played havoc among the New York insur ance companies. Superintendent Smyth, of the Insurance depart ment of that state, has reported to the legislature that in a period of ten years there have been thirty four failures of fire and twenty one of life insurance companies. The condition of these companies is particularized. At this time there are twenty acting receivers, and thirteen receivers have com pleted their duties. Seventeen re ceivers of fire insurance companies are now acting, and four have finished the work. There was one failure of a fire insurance company in 1S69; twenty-one in 1871, the year of the Chicago fire; five in 1872, the year of the Boston fire; one in ioo, two in j.o, ana three in 1878. Of life companies, there was one failure in 1870, three in 1S7S, four in 1872, six in 1S73, two in 1875, two in 1876, and two in 1S77. A Ckanoo to Prove ilie Adage. "The word of an honest man is as good as his bond," is an old say ing, and it might be added, that it is sometimes a great deal better than an official bond, which, in these times, when forfeited is but seldom paid. It is discovered that the state treasurer of Missouri is serving without bond, and it re mains to be seen, after the affairs of the treasury liave been examined intOj whether his duties have been honestly discharged, despite that requirement. The bond of the state treasurer of Missouri is very heavy. We cannot state the pre cise figure, but the St. Louis Re publican thinks it ought to be re duced to 8750,000 or 8500,000. The man must have friends that repose great confidence in his in tegrity, who will go on a bond for either of these larsre sums. Tho Condition of Oregon. San Francisco Examiner. Oregon does not rapidly increase in population. The want of rail road connection is the cause. Her great future Iras jret to come. Fifty years hence she will he among the richest and greatest states of the Union. But, notwithstanding all the difficulties against which she has to contend, Oregon is growing and prospering as no other state in the whole union is. In that commonwealth of vast area, mag nificent scenery, singularly fertile soil, healthful climate, unfailing harvests of the best staples of the world, the growth at present is more in absolute wealth than in spread of ostentation. Statistics, recently published, show how the state is improvimr. Her product i CJ her great herds of cattle and of sheep; her wool and manufactur ing interests, and her unequalled facilities for manufactories, cause riches at home, and attract notice abroad. Also are there the salsson fisheries, the lumber trade, and the mines for which Oregon is cel ebrated. The products of all these interests amount yearly to many millions of dollars. There are 150,000 people, all told, in the state. Hence with this constantly increasing wealth, earned by and distributed a-mow so small a .popu- lafcion, and there -is a better show ingof average comfort and plenty than can be found in any other portion of the Uwoe. Pauperism is alraost unknown, crime is unfre quent because detection is gener ally swift, nnd punishment is sure and severe; and in all the condi tions of life, the people of that state are favored. San Francisco will, in coining years, reap richer trade than ever from Oresron. A wide-spread anti-Chinese excitement is prevailing in Aus tralia, which was rendered more intense at last accounts by the fact that S00 coolies were daily ex pected at Sydney. Wherever. the l Chinese intrude'tllev are detested. A New York special ives the following as the reason why Sena tor Christiancy accepted the Peru missien: "Christiancy has two grown sons, who have caused him great trouble, through their dissi pated habits. Mrs. Christiancy has refused to go back to Lansing and live in his house, where these boys are allowed to come. Life at "Washington and the malaria of the capitol have combined with domes tic troubles to undermine the Sena tors health. He thinks that by going out of the country entirely he will escape his domestic annoy ances, and at the same time find a change of climate that will do him goockn Poor old man. Leo xiii is said to be the most liberal and progressive of modern Popes, "and there is no likelihood that the opposition being fomented against him will prove of the slight est permanent importance. Politicians who have been making personal capital by the bounty bill, are somewhat startled by the necessity of increasing taxa tion to make the bill operative. Tea, coffee and income taxes have been discussed. A tribe of friendly natives in New Caledonia recently captured, roasted and devoured fifteen na tive rebels. This touching instance of their fidelity to the Colonial government is marred by the "sus picion that perhaps they were only hungry. Ben Butler, according to the Philadelphia Times, wears a red, red rose in his coat lappel, and a winsome wink in his win'ard eye. 1 i-u J" NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. AT HOLDEH'S AUCTION. ROOMS. K.eal Estate and Furniture On SATURDAY, Fc1. 8. 1879, i At 2 o'clock P. M. I will sell to the highest bidder a lot of second-hand Furniture. Also : 3S yards good Brussels O-vrpet, one Howes Sewing Ma chine, twofirtzen Fishermen's "Woolen Shirts. Clocks and Pictures ; also : a. lot of second hand Books, and a variety of other goods. After which T am instructed to dispose by i'lTBMG AUCTION of the following des cribed valuable HEAL ESTATE, all situated in Shivelys Astoria : Xiot 5 in bloc.lc 37; XiOt 5 in block 40; Iots 4 and 10 inbloclc7G; Lots O and it in block. Ol. Titles guaranteed. Deeds at purchasers expense. Auctioneer. Ordinance No. 3(1. AN ORDINANCE to prorido for special counsel for tho city in tho matter of tho Jast will of Cyrus Olney, deconsed. Vhkrks, It i asserted that Cyrus Olney. lato of Astoria deceased, loft a will under which it is clamed tho city has largo pecuni arv interests, an.A it i assorted on tho othor hand that said supposed will i invalid and that no rights accrued to tho city thoxounder. and it is desirablo to have nioro cortain ad vico about tho matter. Now Uic city of Astoria docs ordain as follews: Skc. 1. That J. 1L D. GTay. John Hahn. and C. W. Shlvely aro hereby constituted and appointed agents for tho citv and aro au thorizcdund pmpowcrod and directed on bo half of tho city and in its namo. to omploy and enter into written contract with E. I). Shattuck, attornoy-at-law, to investicato tho tacts tmd tho law rolativo to tho will of tho lato Cvrus Olney, and to the right? and inter ests of tho city of A toria thorounder. and to furnish his written opinion thereon, at an ex- Konso to the city therefor of not exceodirg two undred dollars and further to retain him m any litigation that may ario concerning tho claims of tho city under said wiK at a further feo for conducting an action or suit to tinal decision on appeal not exceeding (?I 0) ono hundred and fifty dollars, certain, and such rcasonablo contingont feo as may bo agrocd UDOn. ' . .. . , rr -. Skp. 2. Tins ordinance snail lah-ooueciunu bo in force from and after its approval by tho assk tho Council, -.pfShwrn t Attest: R. II. C A RDWEIjL. Auditor ajid Olork. Approved, Jan. 30, 1S79. J. II. D. GRAY, Acting Mayor. SEAMING GLASSES, All sizes and shapes from Plate or JJG oz. DOORS, WINDOWS, AND WINDOW GLASS. Sash, Weights. Etc. Address all orders CLIFFORD COGCINS, (Successor to Jason, Springer & Co.) PORTLAND, OREGON. WPY.ClAXi NOTICE. ALL TETtSOXS KNOWING themselves indebted tame will please settle- their accounts, as allsccountsunpaidby February 15 1 will be placed in attorneys hands to en force collection. We mean it. lorce coueciioiu IIAMBUKGEB. Astoria. Jan. 20, 1679. BUSLTSESS CARDS. B. F. DK-NISON. F. J. TAYLOR DENOTSOjS" & TAYLOR, ATTOBXEYS AT LAW. Astoria. Oreoox. Office Up stairs in rarker's building, comer Chenamus and Benton streets. o. f. belu a. meachex. REIL & aiEACHEX, Attorneys at Law and Notaries Public. Commissioner of Deeds for California and Washington Territory. Astoria, Oregon. Office Corner of Squemoeqhe and Cass streets, up stairs, over E. S. Larsen's store. J. W. ROBi:. C. XT. FULTOX. KOBE & nrLTOS, Attorney s-at-Law, Collecting and Real Estate Agents. Rooms Xos. 1 and 2. Dr. "Welch's newbuild 'ig, Squemocqha street, Astoria. F. ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office In City Hull Building. ASTORIA. OREGON. TR. I. M. SEVERN. Graduate University f Pennsylvania. PHYSICIAN AND SUKttEOX. EXAMINING SURGEON OF PENSIONS. onicc. Larsen's building. Otlire Hour. S A. M. to 10 A.M. and 6I m. to 8 i 31. At night can be found at Tur pinliousc. Astoria, Oregon. T)R. F. CRANG, PHYSICIAN AND SURQEON, ASTORIA. OREOOtf. Office Poom no. 7 over C. L. Tarker's store, Opposite Dcmenfs dmg store. yVK. J. "V. OLIVER, HOMEOPATHIST, Having permanently located in Astoria, tenders his services to the citizens -at this place. Office. For the present at his residence in Col. Taylor's house. Cedar street. OTTO IHTFXI2R, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. II S REMOVED TO Main street, Parker's building, ASTORIA, - - - - OREGON. J. STEWART. Stone and Marble Cutter, ASTORIA. - - - - - OREGON. All kinds of building work, and monumen tal work attended to promptly and to order. Satisfaction guaranteed. riEO. LOVETT, TAILOH.. CLEANING and REPAIRING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Benton street, opposite Post-office. Astoria. g GUY, Manufacturer of IIAKNESS, SADDLES, BRIDLES, "WHIPS, ETC. ES0ars leathered, and leather for sale. Astoria Steam Laundry. J. T. BORCIIERS Proprietor. Astoria. Oregon. No rubhing or scrubbing, and no thrashing your clothes too pieces. Kuttons sewed on and clothes mended. ESNcat work at reasonable prices. Give us a calL J. H. D. GRAY, Wholesale and retail dealer in. OYSTERS, by the SACK, Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc. General storage and Wharfage on reason able terms. Arndt & Ferclien. nnriE best BLACKSMITH In the city. All kinds of Engine, Cannery and Steamboat Work promptly attended to. GEOEGE MACLEAN, BLACKSMITH. Water Street Roadway, Near Hume's Cannery, Astoria, Orogon. Horseshoeing of Blacksmith der. Satiifact and all kinds ins: done to or- ion K"urantood ALL SHIP AND ENGINE WORK A SPECIALTY. Tp S. MERRILL & CO., Blacksmiths and Machinists. Capt.nOGEIlS' OLD STAND Near Express Office. ASTORIA, - OKEGON. All work in our lino, heavy or Ihrht, done with neatness and di?patch. Horseshoeing, Wag- on and Farm WORK &. SPECIALTY. HAVING SECURED THE SERVICES OF Mr. S. A. Gaines of Ky an -experienced tamer of 2. years "in Sao biu-iner?. and woll known to Astoria horsomon. wo are prepared to doshuehig in a manncrto euro lainoness ecpre vent it in horses entrusted to our care. TAU work warranted and at ruaso&able rntes. Machine Shopl' SSBSmEEEt ?s5 $iSg r:- fslStSie? COAL LAND FOR SALE. 1 (d A9UE of lrPn and roal nds for J.XJV sale, situated near Columbia city. Oregon, rrice $90 0asli down. For particulars inquire at ' l-t 'Xxe Astoria Offlse. AUCTION SALES. 1? C. HOLDEN, Notary Public for the State of Oregon, Keal Estate Ascni and Conveyancer. Ageut for the FIREMEN'S FUND INSUR ANCE COMPANY of San Francisco. COMMISSION AGENT and AUCTIONEER Rents and AcconnN Collected, and rr- tnrus promptly made. Regular sales day, SATURDAYS at 2 P. M. N. B. Parties having real estate, lurot turc or any other goods to dispose of either at auction or private sale should notify me 1 1 soon as convenient before the dav of sale. rNOhLorage charged on goods sole' tion. at Auc- td r. c. holi.:n. .Am tioneer. AMUSEMENTS. wasiuEirTs Dancing & Academy. Page's building next door to E. S. Larsen. Gents Class On Monday and Tliursdar evenings, at 7 ::'o. Ladies Class On Mondav and Thursday afternoons, at 2 :?o. Boys Class On Tuesday and Fridar evenings, at 7 :3o. .Misses Class Wednesday and Saturday at 4 p. m. Wednesday evening for the entire school, rsono admitted except scbolrrs. Saturday evening SOIREE. Terms Ladies and gents class per Month S5 m Boys and Misses class per Month .1 2 5o HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. A. J. JIEGLKR. C. S. WRIG1I T. OCCIDENT HOTEL, MEGLER & WRIGHT. Proprietor. Astoria Oregon. TITE PROPRIETORS ARE HAPPY Tf announce that the above hotel has been repainted and refurnished.? (Wing creatlv ti the comfort of its guests nnd is now the best hotel north of San Francisco. pARKER HOUSE, ASTORIA, OREGON. H. R. PARKER, ----- rroprietor. TUTS HOTEL is the lnrcesr. most comfort able and best Kept lintel in the city, la supplied with the best of spnn water, hot and cold baths, barbershop, and a first-ela,v saloon with best of liquors and cigars, and fine billiard table. Free coach to and from the house ; charges reasonable. ?1 00 to $2 5 per day. according to room occupied. Astoria, July 15. 1S73. pALACE LODGING HOUSE. f Alisky & Hcgele's new building) Corner of Morrison and Third streets, PORTLAND. OREGON, J2TFumished rooms in suits, or siiigle, b? the day, week or month. Miss IT. MENEFEE. Lessee. WALLA IVALLA RESTAURANT, THEO. BROEMSER, - - Pko?iuetob. T Fresh oysters, and other deli cacies ol tne season, served in, every style. Opposite the Telegraph office, buueinoqL street, Astoria, Oregon. G9-MEALS AT ALL H0URS-5. ASTORIA CANDY FACTORY AND OYSTER SAIOOX. HAVING ENLARGED MY STORE J have now on hand the largest and bet assortment of plain and French candies ia town, also, all kinds of CAKES, CRACKERS AND BISCUITS. All of which I offer for sale at the lowest cish price, wholesale and retail at SCHIWEER'S CONFECTIONERY. Opposite the bell tower. Retail candy from 15 to 73 cents per pound. Fresh Eastern and Shoalwater bay oysters served in every style. mUKPIX HOUSE, D. L. TUItPIN - Proprietor. MAIN STREET. Between Squemoeqhe and Jefferson, AbTOltIA, OREGON. Board and lodging per week So Hoard per day Single Meal Tne table will be supplied at all times with the best the market afloids. JUST DECEIVED BY 0. W. PAEKER. AT THE I. X. L. STORE! Corner Main and Concomly streets. GROCERIES. FLOUR, FEED. WOODEN ware, Coal Oils. Tobaccos, and Gents Fur nhhing Goods, which will be sold at lowest rates. i J NStfy w FROM A SUFFERER. Do not fail, if bad health you'r afraid of. Of knowing exactly what you'r bread Is maue of. Now allow me to tell you, for experience I've had I'm sure, Nothings worse for the stomach than when you'r ye:ist powder's not pure. Oh, then be caieful in future, you know what's at stake, Let me advise you (for I know now) wbat brand to take. Let your grocer give you no other kind for this is guaranteed. You use Donnolly's Yeast Powder and of good health puro andlfcht brrad youft sure. r - w 3SB
