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l g fixe Sil3 Ilxrciaau ASTORIA. OREGON: I. C. IKELAXD Ertilor. SUNDAY .Fkkku.vry 9. 1871) Indian Affairs Generally. There is no power or influ enqe more effective in maintaining peace with the Indians than the enforce ment of the civil law. When ever and wherever the Indians have been made to understand their lia bilities to the law, they have been verv chary of its violation. Like all other people, both barbarians and civilized, they are much more ready to incur the hazards of war, than hrnominous punishment for like acts of murder and pillage. The policy pursued by the govern ment of honoring and rewarding the survivors of every Indian out break, has been a perpetual incen tive to the savages to make war ttpon the whites. There are to day upon our streets in this city of Seattle, says the Intelligencer, In dians under government protection whose hands were imbued in the blood of white settlers, their wo men and children ; who despoiled the whites of their possessions and crave their homes to the flames, and not only escaped punishment, but vere rewarded and pensioned by the government, as if for meritori ous service. Under this policy the vdiite pioneers of civilization have been practically outlawed, and the Endian savages made the reco nized allies of the government. The savage instinct for ra pine and murder has been sanctioned and OQCOiiraged, and every white set tler imperilled. The only remedy for these maifest evils is the en forcement of civil law, the subju gation of the Indians to the same punishment for personal crimes as t&e whites. The Indians have aense enough to understand this. "When an Indian commits a mur der, hang him; when he commits arson3 robbery or theft, imprison him in the degree prescribed for white offenders, and he will dis cover at once that there is no glory attached to felony, as to war General Wright, of blessed mem ory, hanged the Indian murderers and thieves as fast as he caught them, and long years intervened before there was another Indian outbreak among the tribes with which he dealt. General Jeff. G. -Davis would have served the assas sins of Gen. Canby in the same way, but for the interposition of a peremptory order from headquar ters. But for that restraining or- cter Joseph and his band would never have ventured upon a like experiment. The honors awarded to the murderers of Canby, and to Joseph and his murderous crew, Incited other ambitious leaders of predatory bands to the murderous enterprises of last summer. It is fortunate for the country that the whites have become numerous onough to establish and maintain oivil law. The recent hanging of the Indian murderers of Coggin at Umatilla; the arrest of and cer tain hanging of the Perkins mur derers, and the imprisonment of the insolent Chief Moses for resist ing a sheriff's posse, has stricken the Indians with terror, end done jjtibre to preserve peace with them than all that the poweis of the general government has ever yet iione. All that we demand now is that the laws snail be maintained and enforced. Of the general government we only ask: "Call off your dogs." ' "Ar advertisement in a newspa-1 per is worth forty ''directory'' cards and i otner foolish imitations. The paper is wen every day hv hundreds, while the book is noticed by only a very few. i A Nice Point. The correspondents of the Vati can seek to defend Leo xiii. for not having addressed his letter of congratulation directly to Umberto, instead of sending it as he did, to the Archbishop of Naples, while on a similar occasion he tele graphed directly to the Emperor of Germany. The latter, it is well known, was called by the Vatican the Sennacherib of our times, and yet the Pope treated him with greater civility than he did the King of Italy. The explanation of this Vatican enigma is that the Pope can ad dress himself directly to the head of a state that is recognized as le gitimate by the Holy See, but in not one case can he do so where it is not so recognized, as the case with Italy. This is a traditional rule with the Vatican, but one which it permits itself to violate whenever it finds it convenient to do so, or in accord ance with its own interest. When Napoleon l. had imprisoned Pius vii. at Savona, calling himself the King of Italy and Lord of the Pontifical states, Pius vii. did not hesitate, notwithstanding the tra ditional rule of his court, to address three affectionate letters to his con queror. These, and such as these, are the stubborn and incontrovertible facts which the Italians recal to the oblivious memory of the Vati can whenever it pretends to ignore a government which ' has made Rome its capital. Gen. Howard. Ever since Gmi. Howard has commanded the department of the Columbia, fault has been found with his trcament of the Indians, and his conduct of the various campaigns conducted against them. This dissatisfaction has taken the form of newspaper articles, and nu merous private correspondence. Finally, it has culminated in the printing and circulation for signa tures, of a petition praying for his removal from the department. It is in the nature of people to find fault with the acts of those above diem. The Teller, published at Lcwiston, in speaking of the mat ter says: . From our standpoint and our knowledge of the usual course adopted by the war department, we have no faith in the efficacy of any such petition coming from the citizens of this country. The war department is very arbitrary on all questions affecting the assignment of commanders, and it is necessary that it should be so, otherwise the people themselves might defeat the very objects of an efficient mili tary government and precipitate a state of anarchy and insubor dination at any time. If the head of the war department cannot judge of the efficiency or in efficiency of any subordinate com mander without a resort to a gen eral petition from citizens who are as liable to a false as to a true pre judice in relation to an officer, he certainly cannot form a correct opinion upon the showing made by such a general petition. We have frequently said, and so say now, that from our standpoint, during not only the Nez Perce war of 1S77, but also the Bannock war of 1S7S, we cannot accord to General Howard the class and degree of skill, as a commander of forces operating against hostile Indians, that the emergencies of our front ier people demanded, we are well assured that a very large por tion of our citizens share with us our views in relation to this matter, and the same is true with many of the subordinate officers in the armv : but we are satisfied that a change of commanders cannot be effected by a petition under army rules. A court of inquiry or a court-martial only can effect it up pon specific charges, unless the sec retary of war or the commanding general at Washington sees fit, for ..,, better known to him to I oa"ses D"tr known IO !111U t order a change. The meteoric stone story proves to have been a hoax. There was no such a man as Leonidas Grover, in Fountain county; the stone was n't taken to Indianapo lis; and lastly, there was n't any stone. Thle frequencr of murders and murderous assaults in America ought to be a subject for the earn- & uuu.uuj kjl ccwi. est consideration for humanitarians who may well think it advisable to devise law for the better protec tion of life. Illinois has a bill before her legislature, which is likely to be come a law, requiring- taxes to be paicT on church property. It is only a question of time when all states will have such a law on their statute books. Dennis Kearney does not want the bill to check Chinese immigra tion to become a la for the very moment that it does his stock in trade is, gone. With the Chinese gone, Kearney will be compelled to earn, an shonest livinp- or irit. His whole capital has been the in flux of the Chinese, ceases, then what? "When that Slowly and stealthily, but surely and fearfully, the " black plague" is advancing westward! 1 - ; rrom eastern JMirope. iiu over southeastern Russia, it is carrying off the people by hundreds andi thousands. Russian and German sanitarv agents are doing all that science and money can do to stay its progress. In many districts the j mail service has been suspended, and railroading between many points is at a standstill. The inquiry into Maj. Reno's conduct has developed the fact, that the sacrifice of the brave and unfortunate Custer, and his three hundred followers, was due to his own haste and indiscretion. He neglected the orders of his superior officers, and expected to win the honors of the campaign by a head long dash, of which he was so fond and so noted. The plan of the campaign was to capture and an nihilate the Indians, and had Cus ter succeeded he would only have dispersed them. Admiration for his gallantry and sympathy for his misfortune should not blind the public to the facts in the case. It is a good deal like the mariner who navigates his ship over a dangerous shoal. If he gets across all safe he is a hero. MARRIED. In Forest Grove, February 6, 1879. at the residence of the brides parents, by the Rev. Yan Dersol, Mr. .1. W. liobb, of this city, and Miss Josephine M. Cur tis of the former place. In Lincoln, Polk eounty. Oregon. W. B. Duncan, of Astoria, and Miss Emma Alderman of Polk county. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. QJMiTH KAYXES, CRYSTAL SALOON, On the Roadivay, - - Astoria, Oregon. SSyThe yery best quality of wine3, liquors and cigars at wholesale or retal. SOMETHING CHESTNUTS, NEW ORLEAKS MO LASSES, CRYSTAL DRIP SYR UP, PICKLED HERRINGS, BOILED CIDER, CALIFORNIA PIGS, AND DRIED GRAPES WHICH ARE BET TER TIIAN ANY" RAISINS IN THE MARKET. E AT GEARHART'S LEGAL NOTICE. All persons are cau tioned against trusting my wife. Ella Turner, as I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her. aeuis conirw-u. 'FBA2f K B turER. Astoria, Feb. 4, I87t-. 7-3tw N W BUSINESS CARDS. B. F. DEXS IS02T. F. J. TAYLOR DENNISON & TAYLOR, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Astoria. Oreo ox. Office Up stairs in Parker's building, corner Chcnnmus and Benton streets. O.'F. KKLL. A. MEACHEN. JiEJjL & 3IEACHEN, Attorneys at Law and Notaries Public. Omniiioiier of Deeds for California and "Washington Territory. Astonn, re,.on. office Corner of Snuemocnho and Cass .streets, up stairs, over E. S. Larson's store. j.w.rorr. c. w. FULTOX. K035B ifc ETFTTOIV, Attorneys-at-Lauj. Collecting and Real Estate Agents. Rooms Nos. 1 and 2. Dr. Welch's new build 'rr. Squemocqlia street. Astoria. F. D. WIKTON, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office in City Hall P.nilding. ASTOEIA. OREGON. DK I. M. SEVERN. Graduate University f Pennsylvania. PKYSICIAX AXI SFRWIMX. EXAMINING SURGEON OF PENSIONS. I Ofllce. Larson's hnilding. Ofllcc Hour. ? a. 3i. to 10 a. Jt. and fi r 'm tn s p r ' Atnisrhtean befonndat Tur- pin House. Astoria, Precox. JTt. F. CRANG, PHYSICIAN AND SURCEON, ASTORIA, OREnON. " Office Eoom io. 7 over C. L. Parker's store. Opposite Pement's drug store. Try:, j. w. Oliver. iiosiEOF.vrmsT. Having permanently located in Astoria, tenders his services to the citizens of this Ofkipk. For the present at his in Col. Taylor's house. Cedar stree nl'M'o. ins resilience t. OTTO irUFIVKK. WATCHMAKER AXD JEWELER. II S REMOVED TO Main street, Tarker's hnilding, ASTOKIA, - - - - OEEGON. J. STEWART. Stone and Marble Cutter, ASTORIA. ----- OREGON. All kinds of huildinc: work, and monumen tal work attended to promptly and to order. Satisfaction guaranteed. pEO. fcOVETT, CLEANING and REPAIRING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Benton street, opposite Post-office. Astoria. Q GRAY, t -- . Manufacturer of HARNESS, SADDLES, BRIDLES, WHIPS, ETC. Ct30ars leathered, and leather for sale. Astoria Steam Laundry. J. T. BORCHERS Proprietor. Astoria. Orejjon. No nibbing or scrubbing, and no thrashing your clothes too pieces. Buttons sewed on nmlclnthcs mended. 5srNeat work at reasonable prices. Give us a call. TTUGH STOOl, CARPENTER AND JOINER, AND GENERAL JOBBER ASTORIA, OREGON. KB-Houses built to order, and satisfaction guaranteed. Shop on Squemocqlia street, next door to the Episcopal church. 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. Ordinance No. 311. AN ORDINANCE to proido for special counsel ifor the city in tho matter of the last will of Cyrus Olney, decoded. Whkrkas, It is asserted that Cyrus oin0y. 1? ,.1As,ona deceased, left a will under which it is clamed tho city hns large pecuni ary iiiteroL. nn.i it is assorted on tho other hand that said supposed will is invalid and that no rishtR accrued to the city theroundcr. and it is desirable to have more certain ad vice about tho matter. aWoxo Uie city of Astoria docs ordain asfeUmsx: SiE n ! whetu-J ,1L D 0ray- John If aim una O. w i-hivoly nro hereby constituted and appointed agents for tho citv and aru au thonrcd nndmnoworod and directed on be half of the city and in it? name, to omploy and ontor into written contract with E. I). ?U'UUBV ornoy-nt-iawf to investicato the XX p . ? ,JU7 Tcll to tho will of tho c.2nrr(-lncyJandto.therht? cl inter est' of tho city of A toria thereunder, and to furm-h his written opinion thereor, at an ex pense to tho city therefor of not exceeding two 5n" rrrC,d t-',l!UaVd "ther to retain him in 2i. .i rVi"n at "ayari'o conc-rninjr tho claim oftlioclty under said will ata further too or cenducting: an action or suit to final cloewnn on appeal not oxceedinc (l-"0 ono uyon. " Be" fe way bo agreed hiJIr3 ord"'anfce snail tako effect and mVvr from and af its approval by tho Tasied the Couneil, Jan. 2) 1S79 Attest: It. II. CA BDWETjL. Approved. Jan. 30, 1879. AUdUr and Clork-J- H. D. GRAY, Acting Mayor. AUCTION SALES. ip C. HOLDEK, Notary Public for the State of Oregon. Seal Estate A sent and Conveyancer. Agent for the FIREMEN'S FTND INSUR ANCE COMPANY of San Francisco. COMMISSION AGEN1 and AUCTIONEER. Kents and Accounts Collected, and re- turns promptly made. Regular sales day. SATURDAYS at ii P. M. N. B. Parties having rem estate, lurm tnroorany other poods to diioe of efthw at auction or urn-ate snip should notify mow soon as cnnvoninnl- 1ofnr tii i- r -i. I No storage charged on sends cole' at Auc- 1(1 AUrtioneor. AMUSEMENTS. wors ie's Dancing q Academy. Page's building next door to E. s. Larsen.. Gfnts Ci.Ass-On Monday and Thursday paints, at 7 -:(). e Ladtks Class On Honda v and Thursday afternoons, at ? :V0. Boys Oi On Tuesday and Fridav evening. :t 7 -an. Mtssks Class Wednesday and Saturday at 4 v. 51. "Wednesday evening for tho entire school, rono admitted except piniiis Saturday evening S01EEE. Terms Ladies and gents elaw per Month i-, M Boys and Misses class porYlonth!!!"!"" ""2 Go HOTELS AND RESTAUR ANTP. mURPIST HOUSE. D. L.TURPIN - ruopRiETOR. MAIN STREET. Retwecn Squemneqhe and Jefferson.' Astoria, Okhoox. Board and lodging per week .$G lioarn nor nay Single Meal ...."'.. .."."." Tue table will be suinH.d at all times with the best the market affords. A. J. MEGLF.R. c. S. WRIGHT. OCCIIVEXT IIOTETi. MEGLER & WRTGHT. Propriotor. 1 Astoria, Oregon. THE PROPRIETORS APF. T1APPY TO annonnro that tbo above lntp has been ronninted and refurnished, addine- greatlv to the eomfort of it wetc np(i js n0W the best hotel north of San Francisco. TfARKER HOUSE, ASTORIA. OREGON. H. R. PACKER, Proprietor. THIS TTOTEL is the larjrfst. most comfort able and best kept Iiotol in the city. T supplied with the be.st of spmu; water, hot and cold baths, barbershop, pnd a first-class isaloon with best of Honors and cljrars. and nne nunaru ranie. rree roaen to ana irom the house : charges reasonable. .Qi 00 to $25 per dav. accord incr to room occupied. Astoria, July 15', 1878. pALACE LODGING HOUSE. f Alisky & Ilegele's new building) Corner of Morrison and Third streets, PORTLAND. OREGON, tSTTumished rooms in suits, or single, by the day, week or month. Miss TT. MENEFEE. Lessee. RESTAURANT, TTIEO. BROEMSER, - - PitOPMiETOE. T Fresh oysters, and other deli cacies of "the season, served in every style. Opposite the Telegraph office, bqucmoojie street, Astoria, Oregon. SGTMEALS AT ALL HOURS-SB. ASTORIA CANDY FACTORY AND OYSTER SALOOX. HAVING ENLARGED MY STORE I have now on hand the largest and bet assortment of plain and French candies m town, also, all kinds of CAKES, CRACKERS AND BISCUITS. All of which I offer for sale at the lowest cash price, wholesale and retail at SCHMEER'S CONFECTIONERY. Opposite the bell tower, ltetail candy from 25 to 73 cents per pound. Frpsh Eastern and Shoalwater bay oysters served in every style. SEAMING GLASSES, All sizes and shapes from Plate or 26 at- DOORS, WINDOWS. AND WINDOW GLASS. Sash, Weights. Etc. Address all orders CLIFFORD COGGINS, (Successor to Jason, Springer & Co.) PORTLAND, OREGON. FltOli A SZJFFEKEIL. Do not fail, if bad health you'r afraid of. Of knowing exactly what you'r bread Li made of. "Vow allow me to tell you, for experience I've had I'm sure. Nothin"s worse for the stomach than when vou'r yeast powder's not pure. Oh, then be careful in future, you know what's at stake. It me advise you (for I know now) what brand to take. Let your grocer give you no other kind for this is guaranteed. T ju use Dbnnollv's Yeast Powder and of good health pure and light brfad you're sure. aGKt53x &vJ xSceir -tC- I"'!vF