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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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