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Astoria, Oregon, Sunday Morning. February 16, 1879.
Vol. viii.
jSTo. 39.
The Indian Situation.
MISCELLANEOUS.
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
JNGSCELLAKEOUS.
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Oregon City Enterprise.
In the Oregonian of the 8th
under the caption of "The Indian
Situation," mention is made of the
.suffering endured by Indian pris
oners enroute for Yakima, and the
cause is ascribed chiefly to Agent
liinehart's refusal to issue them
the Indian supplies then in transitu
to the Malheur Agency when met
by the military escort. To every
iairminded man this is an unjust
criticism. It is not placing the
fault where it belongs. Is the
Indian Department expected to
support the prisoners of the miltary
department? Is it to be presumed
that the government commissions
:i (rents to follow its apostate wards
into captivity, and there minister
to their needs? Are Indian agents
authorized to make subsistence
issues in such manner and under
juch circumstances? By leaving
their reservation and openly enga--in-
in hostility against the whites,
the Indians forfeited all right to
annuity goods or subsistence of any
kind from their agency until duly
reinstated. "While held captives
they are under the protection and
;are of the department represented
by their captors. It is a mistaken
notion entertained by too many,
that an Indian agent can, and
ought to "pot-latch" indiscrimi
nately to Indians of any character
whatever that he can and does
dispose of the scanty annual sup
ples in any way he chooses and is
in no manner responsible or ac
countable for the same. There is
no branch of the government more
hedged in by strict regulations than
that of the Indian department none
in which accounts are more compli
cated or difficult of official ap
proval none, if you please, in
which there is a greater cuspid
of "red tape". And hence, we
take it, that, if the agent in the pres
ent instance had been so inclined, he
could not make an issue to Indians
off their reservation, and who did
not have the necessary qualifica
tions prescibed by the department
regulations to entitle them to sub
sistence, even if upon the reserve.
It is quite true an Indian agent has
authority to transfer property to
the war department upon proper
showing; but no such is claimed
in the present case. Moreover, it
is highly probable that these sup
plies were in possession of trans
portation contractors who were
under bond for their safe de
livery at the agencr, and that
the agent was neither present at
the time nor conferred with in
relation thereto.
The design of the article is, first,
to cast public opprobrium upon a
non-offending person by charging
him with inhumane acts, when, in
point of fact, the suffering com
plained of was aliunde and beyond
his control; and second, to eulo
gize the directing head of this
twilifnrv rl Ann rtmGIrfc. who. it
should be remembered, does not
have the reputation of leaving
inviolate and undisturbed the prop
erty of the Indian department, nor
of receipting to the accounting
officer or causing him to be receipt
ed for such property used by his
command.
Imitation honey is made of
paraffine comb filled with glucose,
according to the Scientific Ameri
can, which has analyzed several
samples.
By way of consoling the
shareholders of the exploded City
of Glasgow Bank, the Lord Pro
vost tells them that the 5,000,000
sterling lost represents but six
months expenditure of the inhabi
tants for liquor.
Miss Lee, the eldest daughter
.of the late Confederate General, is
said to be an energetic traveler.
Slie was not long ago entertained
by Lord and Lady Napier, at Gib
raltar, and a few weeks before was
wihm $be Russian lines in Turkey.
1 CONEY TO IX) AX.
-In small sums, on
approved security. ly
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LAUNDRY FOR SALE Inquire at the
Astoria St earn Laundry.
J. T. BOUCHERS, Tropnetor,
Astoria. Oregon.
PICKED UP. A fishing-boat sail, which
the owner can have on proof of property,
and pavinent of charges, by applying at the
Star Billiard Saloon, on Alain street,
o.jotf Vm. B. ROSS.
HOUSE TO LET. A nice residence, new,
containing six rooms, will.be ready for
a tmant anv time on short notice.
For particulars inquire at
THIS OFFICE.
OOIL
QMITJI 3TAY3TES,
CRYSTAL SALOON,
On the Roadway, - - Astoria, Oregon.
kST-The very best quality of wines, liquors
and cigars at wholesale or retal.
GEORGE KOSS'
Cs Billiard Room.
The only Milliard Room in the city whem
no liquors are sold.
NEW TABLE JI'ST VVT Vl GEOKUJi
has a cosv place and keeps on hand tne
best brand of Cigars. Also, soda, canuy,
nuts, etc Opposite Altona Chop House.
95-tf GEO. ROSS. Tropne o
$S NOTICE.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT
Wells. Fargo fc Cos Express
for San Francisco
"Will hearcaftcr
Close Every Saturday Evening,
AT 7 O'CLOCK,
d-tf A. VAN DUSEN. Accnt.
Fishermen's Meeting.
PURSUANT TO A RESOLUTION passed
at a meeting of Columbia river fisher
men, held In this city on .Monday evening
last, a meeting will be held in Astoria on
MONDAY, MARCH 4th,
AT LIBERTY ILAXL,
To make arrangements to oppose the license
law passed at the last legislature, and all
nsnermenon tne river are coraiauy mvueu
to be present By order of the meeting.
1 - J. G. .ROBESON,
B. A. SEABORG.
Committee.
Astoria, Oregon, Feb. 12, 1S79. dtwtd
Furniture for Sale.
AT AN EARLY DATE THE FURNITURE
of the late George Duncan of this city
will be sold at auction. This furniture is
nearly as good as new, and consists of
Paior, Dining-Room,
AND-
Bed-Room Sets.
t3TFor particulars, until further notice,
address J. AV. Duncan, care of R. D. Hume
& Co., 221 Front street. San Francisco.
Barbour's
IRISH FLAX THREADS
-AND-
Salmon Net Twine.
Cotton Seine Twine,
Cork and Lead Lines.
BARBOUR BROTHERS,
511 Market Street, San Francisco.
HENRY DOYLE & Co., Manners.
TWINE AND ROPE.
IMMrrf Cotton Salmon Twine
6 to 36 Thread.
WOODBERRY COTTON ROPE.
1-4, 3-8, 516,
FOR SALE LOW BY
T. & P. N. HA.NNA,
308 & 310 Iavis at, San Francisco.
FISHERIES.
THE UNDERSIGNED GIVE CAREFUL
attention to the Fisheries of the North
ern Tacific, and make to order every des
cription of
XKT. SEIXE. TRAP, andPOL'XDS.
Suitable to every species of fishery.
Also : TWINE and LINES.
Address :
AMERICAN NET & TWINE CO.
Boston.
LW.C
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IMPORTER AND WHOLESAEE.AND RE
TAIL DEALER
GENERAL
A FULL ASSORTMENT
WHICH W ILL BE SOLIXAT THE
LOWEST
RATES F.OR
Corner Chenamus and Cass (streets.
ASTORIA
OREGON.
A
COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
OF
Fresh Garden !$
BOTH OREGON AND CALIFORNIA
JUST RECEIVED.
i. w; CA
Corner 'Chenamus' -andrtGi
FStreefs;
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Notice to All Concerned.
Men and Boys Must be
CXCX:ECEX2i I
As well as to have toys for Christmas.
Christmas is Over !
BUT
1 1MB i!oA? SflrreieM!
And now invites the attention of every
body to his
Full and Complete Stock,
Consisting in part of
A FULL 0 1 f)T U I U H FOR MEN
LINE OF ULUlnlrtU AND BOYS.
Gents Furnishing Goods;
also :
Large Stock of Family Groceries;
Canned Fruits, Etc.;
also :
Watches, Jewelry, Murine and Opera
Glasses, etc.;
Besides a choice lot ot
TOBACCO AND CIGARS,
Wholesale and Retail. Call and see.
MAIN ST., - - - ASTORIA, OGN.
CASH sTORE!
T. ZB.A.XXiIES'Sr
Have just received a new invoice of
Groceries! Queensware, Lamps
and Fixtures,
Which I offer at a bargain for CAsn
b-x.or cm FEED.
Corner of mam and Squemoqhe sts.,
ASTORIA, - - OREGON.
(IK THE ASTORIAX BUILDXXO)
HAS JUST RECEIVED A LOT OF NEW
goods, consisting of
MEN'S AND BOl'S
CALF AND KIP BOOTS
Buckle and Congress Gaiters,
Women, Misses and Children's
Which will be sold at the very lowest prices.
.
MERGllISE,
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A9Vtr
$67,000,000 CAPITAL.
LIVERPOOL AND 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.
conmEitciAt raie:
ASSURANCE COMPANY
OF Xa03KrX03Sr
Capital SI 2,500,000.
MATT II. SLBSON, Agent,
Astoria, Oregon.
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF CALIFORNIA.
ORGANIZED IN 1SG3.
Total Losses Paid Since Organization.
$3,630,435 QS.
E. C. IIOLDEN, Agent.
Astoria Oregon.
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
I. "W. CASE,
BROKER, BANKER,
AND
INSURANCE AGENT.
ASTORIA,
OREGON.
ExcharThought' and sold on all "parts of
the United States and Europe.
OFFICE nOURS-From 8 o'clock A. m.
until 4 o'clock p. m.
Fire and Marine Insurance.
AGGREGATE CAPITAL
$40,000.
DIPERIAL OF LOXDO,
X.OXDOX OF JLOXDOX,
XOKTIIEKX OF 0DO.,
QUEEN' OF IiIVERPOOIb
FIRE AND MARINE INSUR
ANCE COMPANIES.
AGENT.
ASTORIA. - - - - OREGON.
Home Mutual Insurance Co.,
OF CALIFORNIA,
J. 1". noroHToy.. ,..., Prpsident
Ciias. R. Story secretary
Hamilton' Boyd. i. wents for Oregon
Geo. L. Stohy. j Agenis ior ure0on
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 $578,065 85
Liabilities
Lasses xnpaid..
.$.1,638 37
iuvidpnris
1.957 00
5.595 37
Surplus for Property Holders $572,470 47
Losses paid in Oregon in six years-S 114,510 72
I. W. CASK. Ai?ent.
Astoria. Oregon.
GUNS. liOOLS, AXD SETTING
nrACJiiXES nErAnrai.
KEYS FITTED AND LOCKS REPAIRED,
SAWS FILED, ETC.. BY
F. W. 1YASS, m
Main street, next door to Geo. Ross'.
E. S. LAESEN
Wholesale and Retail Grocer
AND DEALER IN
CROCKERY, CLASS,
AHD PLATED WARE
Flour and Feed !
EST" I am now prepared to furnish the
choicest and best goods in my line, at the
lowest cost prices. Patronage is respectfully
solicited, References : My patrons.
E. S. LAKSEN,
Wholesale and Retail Grocer. Astoria.
HAVING JUST RECEIVED A new stock
consisting of a splendid assortment of
Dress Goods, Fancy Articles,
AND-
Gents' FURNISHING GOODS,
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes,
Queensware, Jewelry, Etc., Etc.-
"Wo respectfnlly invite the pnhlic to call and
inspect the same.
Wo have also receved a large stock of fine'
CIGARS TOBACCO
"Which we are offering at San Francisco
wholesale prices. Very repectf ully.
A. VAN DUSEN & Co.,
Cor Cass & Jefferson sts., - Astoria. Ogk
VAN DUSEN & Co.,
Are Agents In Astoria for the SINGER and'
the WHITE
SEWING MACHME1,
Large stook constantly on hand.
VAN DUSEN & CO.,
HAVE A SPLENDID STOCK OP
Consisting of a great variety of goods W
hoth ladies and gentlemen.
rpo WHOM IT -MAY CONCERN.
Notice is hereby given that all persona
are forbid tresspassing upon, or in any wav
occupying any portion or the land or beach
surrounding TONGUE rOINT, or upon any
part of the Henry Marlin land claim In Clat
sop county. State of Oregon, without permis
sion from the undersigned ; and also rmm
setting out fires upon said claim, wherebv the
standing timber niav in anv wav be injured.
VAN DlTSEX & BROWN.
Fer A. VanDusi:n
Astoria. Oct. 5, 1877. tf
If You Want to Select a Suit of
CLOTHIKTG-
From the very best stock in the city call at
A.VANDUSEN&Co.'s.
SOMETHING
N
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W
CHESTNUTS,
NEW ORLEANS MO
LASSES AND SYRUP
CRYSTAL DRIP SYR
UP, PICKLED HERRINGS,-
BOILED CIDER,
CALIFORNIA FIGS,
AND DRIED GRAPES
WHICH ARE BET
TER THAN ANY
RAISINS IN THI-1
MARKET,
AT GEARHARTS
THE ASTORIA BREWERY
RUDOLPH 8ARTH & MICHAEL MEYER,
PIIOPUIETOIIS,
Corner of Olncy and "Water streets,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Best quality of LA GER BKEJl . cts. per jtlns
Choice Wines, Liquors, and Cigars always
on hand.
osrTiie patronage of the public is respect
fully solieited. Orders forbigeror Bottled
Beer in anv quantity promptly filled.
S2?-The best lunni the ea'-on will alTord
furnished day and nluht FREE.
OPILES.
Tho undorsicned isprnpnred to furnih
a largo number of Spiles and Spnrs nt tiiiS
place on short notice, at reasonable rate.
Apply to C. G. CAPLES.
Columbia Cltfi
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