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ASTORIA OREGON
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THE CITY.
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Vk- amniina room.
Onion sets and garden seeds at
J. W. G earh arts.
The steamship Idaho arrived at
Sub. Francisco on the 26th.
Beautiful, buautiful, beautiful,
lovely weather yesterday.
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The schooner Enterprise is loading
in San Francisco for Shoahvater bay.
It is said that the ship Taber has
-sailed from Philadelphia for Astoria.
It is a fact that Win. Edgar keeps
the best cigars in the city. Smokers
-all say so.
The British ship James Wlshart
js reported at Auckland, February 3d,
for Astorbi.
Mr. Joseph Hume lias received
his contract made while in New York
for the catch of 1870.
If the weather continues this nice
the promenades of Astoria will be ex
tensively patronized to-morrow.
Sheriff John Brown of Pacific
-county passes up the river to-day with
an insane patient for Steilacoom.
A private letter informs us that
Mr. J. L. Stout of Sea Yiew, is rapidly
improving, and will soon be restored
to health.
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The steamship California will sail
for Sitka this morning. She has a
full and valuable cargo perhaps
$75,000.
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Portland is afflicted with counter
feit half dollars. Restauranters, bar
kers and small dealers seem to be
anost generally victimized.
Mr. F. B. Elbcrson will be a pas
senger to Sau Francisco by the Great
Republic. His sojourn in the golden
city will be but a brief one.
Messrs. W. V. Parker, J. W.
Ilobb, C. A. McGuire, and other As-
torians in attendance upon business at
Portland have returned.
Capt. Evans of the British bark
tscawfell was here as mate in the ship
Beecroft last time. The Scawfell has
part of a cargo for Portland.
We understand that Col. James
Taylor contemplates constructing a
new residence upon the site of the old
mansion on Wall street in the spriug.
We learn incidentally that super
intendent Leahy says a telegraph line
can be built from Astoria to fort Stev
ens and point Adams without cable.
Carl Adler has secured the .servi
ces of an expert watchmaker, and is
now prepared for business in that line.
All work warranted. Repairing of all
kinds done neat and cheap.
We are greatly surprised to hear
that the schooner Hera has been li
belled on account of her late strand
ing. Mr. Morgan goes to Portland
to-day to file the bond for her release.
It is rumored that the Oregon
Steam Navigation company have pur
chased the ships "Valley Forge aud
Garibaldi, now at Astoria, and will
place them in the coal trade between
Puyallup and Astoria and Portland.
The steamer Thomas Corwin, in
the United States revenue marine, has
been instructed to remain at Bakers
bay with banked fires during stormy
weather, ready to render assistance to
vessel should any be needod.
The Ton d Xet.
The annexed diagram illustrates the
pond-net, extensively used on the
lakes of Michigan and elsewhere, and
which will be introduced on the Col
umbia river the ensuing season by
Messrs. Kelly & Graham:
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A represents the pond, which is 28
feet square, and 2-i feat deep, worked
with under blocks. The pond is made
of 2S thread, and Mr. Kelly informs
us -that it will probably last three or
four seasons.
B represents the mouth of the pond,
which is also 24. feet' deep, with an
opening of ten feet, made of 2
thread.
C represents the heart, which
has a run of about seven rods
on either side, 24 feet deep.
D represents the lead, 80 rods long,
and 2-t feet deep. The whole is fast
ened to piles, disignated bjr stars,
and can bo operated safely and expe
ditiously by two men.
Mr. Kelly has had considerable
experience in the use of the pond-net,
and is very confident of the success of
his present enterprise.
A Flinjj at Astoria Repelled.
srKCIAL TO THE ASTORIAK.
UrPER Astoria, Feb. 273 1879. In
looking over the columns of a Port
land paper, called the Resources of
Oregon and Washington, I noticed a
reproduction of some of the weighty
arguments of the Portland board of
trade, to convince the commercial
world that Portland was, and still is,
the most advantageous sea-port and
mart for trade in Oregon. Hear the
overwhelming arguments published
to an enlightened commercial world.
First, "there is no danger from winds,
or storms, or anything else, after a
vessel has proceeded eighteen miles
beyond the Columbia bar, up the
river, or while lying at Portland.
There a vessel is completely land
locked, and however great a storm
may be upon the sea, or at the mouth
of the river, its effects are never felt
at Portland." This is certainly a con
vincing argument for the safety of a
vessel after being dragged by tug boats
a hundred and fifteen miles into the
interior of the country, among the
hills, where she can be made fast at
each end from each bank of the creek.
No one can dispute this argument as
to the safety of the vessel when she
gets there, and is made fast, jis sug
gested above. They do not tell you,
however, that no vessel gets to Port
land without entering the mouth of
the Columbia, aud passing the stormy
port of Astoria.
The second argument used is, "that
carbuncles and other rubbish on the
sides (they should have said on the
bottom), are completely carried away
by the fresh water while going up the
river, ana winie loading at Portland."
Ihis weighty argument in favor of a
sea-pert in the interior of the country
will not be disputed. Another argu
ment used is this: "It is the onlv
port in Oregon having railroads, (aft
together 250 miles long), and three
or more river transportation com
panies, owning 15 or 10 steamers,
carrying wheat from the upper coun
tries to the Portland grain warehouses
at competing, or opposition rates of
freights." That argument will of
course go far to convince the world,
that Portland is the sea port, whether
there is water or not.
Here conies the clinching argument
to prove beyond a doubt that Port
land is the sea port. Hear it: "It is
therefore claimed by Portland ship
pers of wheat and flour, tliat thev can
load vessels much cheaper than at
Astoria, while all the foreign vessels
which are loaded at Portland, receive
five shillings more per tun for freight
than at Astoria." That, of course,
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sets aside every doubt in. the matter;
because a foreign vessel, contrary to
the laws of the United States, is per
mitted to do a coasting trade, receiv
ing a dollar per ton for carrying pro
duce on our rivers, to the damage of
our coasting trade and domestic com
merce; therefore, "Portland is the
sea port."
Another varnished statement is
made of this sert: "Eyen though a ves
sel, while above Astoria, and sailing
up the river, to or from Portland,
should, through want of a pilot or
other cause, deviate from, or mistake
the deep river channel, no damage
would result owing to the nature of
the sand and the muddy bottom of
the river." This gives the assurance,
that no sea-going vessel .grounds, un
less she gets out of the deep chan
nel (say fifteen feet), and then she is
in the mud. The argument is also
used that Portland, being in the heart
of an agricultural country, supplies
needed can be cheaply procured, and
the closing argumeut is. 'Fresh water
costs nothing, being taken from, the
river, which is melted snow from the
mountains."
I will here correct one slight mis
statement made, it is this: "No sea
going vessel has ever been lost above
Astoria, either in the Columbia or
Willamette rivers. " We have, seen two
sea-going vessels wrecked above Asto
ria; one upon a rock and the other
upon a snag, or some unyielding sub
stance; also, an ocean steamer comes
into this port from up the Columbia,
with a hole in her hull as large as a
flour barrel, made by running upon a
rock. 1 will make no further strict
ures upon that shallow showing of the
great advantages of Portland as a
shipping point. Let us now look at
the f icts which have caused Portland,
to sit as a queen holding the trade,
and absorbing all the agricultural
profits of the Willamette, and other
valleys m Oregon south, so, that the
farmers have only, from their products
been able to clothe and feed their
families. If they have increased in
wealth, it has been from the increased
value of their lands, which were liber
:illy donated by government ! The
circumstances in relation to this mat
ter, are these: At the discover' of
gold in California, the principal pro
ducts on this coast were produced in
the Willamette vallev, and its wheat
and flour was the staple of Oregon, and
wheat was made a legal tender for all
debts. This fact was-of great import
ance to California, and the business
men soon set on foot plans for con
trolling the Oregon trade. For this
purpose, they established mercantile
houses as far in the interior, and as
near the Willamette valley, as the
small class of vessels then used in the
coasting trade, (drawing usually about
eight or nine feet of water,) could go.
That place happened to be Portland,
which had just been located and
named. This was a shrewd plan for
California; asshe wholly controlled the
trade for twenty-five years, reaping
an immense profit to the city of San
Francisco, and establishing the queen
city of Oregon where it now is, contrary
to the laws governing transportation
and trade. This was in a great meas
ure accomplished by keeping up the
cry of the "dangers of the Columbia
bar," to prevent foreign vessels from
approaching it, and thus keeping up
the rates of insurance to nearly double
of that to San Francisco. That hum
bug however, is now dead, and the fact
is fully established that the entrance
to the harbor of Astoria is as good and
safe as that to New York. This has
been within, the last six years. Now
the struggle is, to bring the products
j of the whole Columbia river vallejr to
J the natural sea-port, for shipment to
every country on the globe where a
good market can be found, and this,
j in as cheap a way as possible, so as to
! afford to the producer, a living profit,
which is his just due, and which tends,
above all other things, to the growth
and prosperity of the country.
The question is not yet decided, but
must be in a few years to come,
whether Portland can always hold the
rings and bolts to the Willamette val
ley, swallowing all the profits of that ag
ricultural region, and whether or not
she can secure the same grasp upon
eastern Oregon. This is what she.
aims at, in her bitterness against As-
toria, and in her efforts to prevent
j improvement at the Cascades and
I Dalles of the Columbia, so that the
products of the upper Columbia region
may be taken directly to Astoria with
out paying tribute to Portland. If
j Oregon continues to prosper a very
j few years to come must decide this
i matter; and also, in relation to a rail
road to Astoria. The great and per
manent interest of the state can
not prosper until these improve
ments are made. It has been said,
! by the wise man, that "there is noth
j ing new under the sun;" but it strikes
j me, that if he had lived until the wis-
dom of this age was tested, he would
1 confess his error; for who ever seen,
or heard of a sea-port being located in
! the interior of a country, at the base
of snow capped mountains, then ask
iug the government to appropriate the
peoples money to dig a ditch to it for
sea going vessels. And then to use
the cogent argument, that vessels, af
ter being dragged for over a hundred
miles to the foot of the mountains,
could be accommodated with "snow
water directly from the mountain
peaks." I am not sure of the amount
that has been, appropriated for that
purpose, but I think it approaches
nearly a quarter of a million; which,
if it had been expended to render the
Columbia and her tributaries naviga
ble fbr river steamers, and left the
sea-port where the God of nature
fixed it, Oregon would have been to
day far more prosperous; the agricul
tural interests would have been greatly
benefitted, consequently every oilier
permanent interest of the state. In
dividual interest of monopolies and
sharpers would have been set aside,
for the general welfare of the whole
people. Pioneer.
AROUND THE CITY.
Mrs. Steers wishes all those who
have library books, that have been out
over two weeks, to return them or pav a
fine of five cents a day. from the fourth
of March.
At the Bee Ilive you will find hats,
neckties, embroideries, ladies and ehil
clrens underwear, gossamer cloaks and
leggings, pictures and picture frames,
books, dolls, and a variety of notions too
numerous to mention, at greatly reduced
figures, so as to make room for the
spring goods. Give us a call as we are
always happy to show our goods and
tell our prices, so you can see what we
have in, stock before purchasing.
Oysters served in every style at
the Walla Walla Restaurant
Fresh oysters in everv stvle and
at all hours at the Pioneer restaurant.
Mr. J. Stewart, stone and marble
cutter of Astoria will guarantee satis
faction to all ordering vork of him, and
will do a better job for less money than
any outside workman. 1 lis work in the
cemetery here should besuflicient recom
niendation. Before vou let vour con
tracts for work of this kind ir "would be
well to call upon Mr. Stewart.
Get your baskets filled for a little
money at Baileys.
Fresh oysters in every stvle at
Sehmeers'. See advertisement
A small house to let in a desirable
locality for residence. Inquire at this
office.
Parties in want of good Cedar
Shingles will do well to apply to II. C.
Comegys, Kahuna, W. T.
Call at Mrs. Derby's when you
wish any article in the inilHnerv line.
Trimmed hats selling at cost
Keep your blood pure and vour
health must be good, the meat purifier
is Plunder's Oregon Blood'Purifier. All
Astoria druggists have it now.
Tour complexion is sallow, and
skin yellow, your lier is affected.
Obtain from your druggist a bottle of
Plunder's Oregon Blood Purifier.
Peter Runey Is still in the market
with all kinds of building materials in
his line. Has just received 100,000 lath,
2,000 bushels of sand, and a large stock
of first quality of brick at his warehouse
foot of Benton street.
If you want anything in the line
of Cigars, Tobacco. Notions, Fruits, etc,
call at. Fosters, &n the Roadway.
P. J. Goodman, on Main street, has
just received the latest and most fash
ionable style of gent and ladies boots,
shoes, etc.
Fresh fruits and vegetables at
Bailey's.
JSew invoice of those Medallion
Flanges at Magnus C. Crosby's.
A fowl murder occurred m the
rear of the Occident hotel in this city
last night. Cooks have been detained
to work no the case for to-morrow.
Multnomah county bears the
palm, at least we judge so. A woman
living on Wallamet slough, recently
gave birth to her twentieth child. If
there be any in this part of the state
who can show a better record than
this, come to the front.
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- -The Salem Statesman says: "We
are under obligation to Hon. John Q.
A. Bowlby, president of the Astoria
Chamber of Commerce, for a copy of
his annual report, which is quite an
able document, setting forth the ad
vantages and the future of Astoria as
a commercial center."
We were astonished yesterday, on
stopping into the shop of C. H. Bain
& Co., to see the extra large stock
that he is carrying of first-class finish
ing lumber, mouldings, etc. The
stock is sufficient for a city of 17,000
inhabitants. "We are glad to know
too, that he is well patronized ; at
present he is preparing Rome new
pews for the Presbyterhui church on
Clatsop plains, rails and bannisters for
the Clarendon hotel, blocks for Geo.
W. Hume's mill, ete. Dealers in the
line of house furnishing materials
should call upon Bain & Co.
Master Lloyd Yan Dusen met
with quite a loss night before "last.
Recently he went to Westport, accom
panied by Master Robert Trenchard,
where they each purchased a cow.
Lloyd paid $40 00 for his, and was
getting along nicely with his old stock
and new purchase until night before
last, when the Westpprt cow suicided;
that is to say; she got into the barn
loose, and fastening her horns into
j the feed-box fell over and broke her
! neck. Nothing daunted Iiy the mis
'. hap, however, Lloyd is still supply
; ing the patrons of his dairy, and will
have another cow in a short time.
Commercial Kotes.
The Chamber of Commerce is in
receipt of dispatches announcing that:
The steamship Geo. W. Elder
sailed for Astoria yesterday from
San Francisco.
The barkentine Melancthon will
sail on Wednesday, and the Rival on
Monday next.
Chromes.
A new and elegant lot by G. W. Elder
for Clias. Stevens & Son, City Book
store, Astoria.
Peremptory Notice.
State and county taxes must be paid
on or before March 15th, 1879, on the
assessment of 1878, otherwise costs will
be made. W. 11. Twilight.
Sherift of Clatsop County.
Important f o the Ladies of Astorln.
Mrs. A. Ginder, in David lngalls build-,
ing, comer of Cass and Jefferson streets,
takes pleasure in informing the ladies
of Astoria and vicinity that she has just
opened a well selected stock of Ladies
underwear, and Children's and Infants
goods, to which she invites the attention
of purchasers.
Closing out Sale.
Mr. Maurice II. Black, who recently
came to Portland from the east for the
purpose of establishing a Ladies' under
wear manufactory, lias concluded to
discontinue his business, and is now iu
the city, selling off the balance of his
stock consisting of Ladies' underwear
and embroideries at low prices, Ladies
call and be convinced. Chenainus street,
next door to Dements drug store.
Lodging House Persons requiring
furnished or unfurnished rooms can bo
accommodated at reasonable rates at
Mrs.Muuson's Chenamus st. Astoria.
Nick Squivalence has concluded
that there is no millions in shipping
sailors, and he has given i) that busi
ness, and is attending closely to keeping
a hotel. Call at the Chicago House and
see for vourself.
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.
A. J. MEGLKir. c. s. WRicur.
CCHMGST nOTEL.
MEGLER & WRIGHT. Proprietors.
Astoria t Oregon.
THE PROPRIETORS ABE ILVPPY TO
announce that the above hotel has been
repainted and refurnished, adding greatly lo
t- e comfort of its guests mid is now the bekt
hotel north of San Francisco.
pARKER HOUSE,
ASTORIA, OREGON,
H. 35. PABKER. - Proprietor.
THIS IIOTEL is the largest.Tnost comfort
able and best Kept hotel In the city. Is
surplled with the best of spring water, hot1
and cold baths, barber shop, and a first-cla
saloon with best of liquors and cigars, and
fine billiard table. Free coach to and from
the house ; charges reasonable, SI oo to 2 50
per day, according to room occupied.
rfEXTEXXIAIi MOTJEIi,
Water street, near the 0. S. N. Cos Wharf.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
HENRY ROTHE T. Proprietor.
THIS IS A NEW HOTEL BUILDING,
newly furnished, is conveniently situa
t'i. to business, and will be conducted so ;is
make it a first cists stopping place for tlm
public generally, and will be open from thin
da v.
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URPIX HOUSE,
D. L. TURPIN - Proprietor
MA IX STREET.
Between Squcmocqhe and Jefferson,
Astoria, Oregon.
Board and lodging per week $fl w
Board per day 1 00
Single Meal 25
Tne table will be supplied at all times with
the best the market aiiords.
XTfAIiliA TTAIiTiA
RESTAURANT,
THEO. BROEMSER, - - "PROl'RiErroR.
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Fresh oysters, and other deli
cacies of the season, served in.
every style.
Opposite the Telegraph office, So.uemoqbt
street, Astoria, Oregon.
earlLIEALS AT ALL HOURS-Stf.
BUSINESS CARDS.
MISS t. X.. AIIE5,
(Late of California).
dffers her services to the people of Astoria
and vicinity as a teacher ot
Instrumental and Vocal Ulnsic,
2?Mrs3. Allen may be found at Mrs. 31.
Bogeus boarding hou.se, Cass street.
pEO. TiOVETT,
TAILOR,
CLEANING and REPAIRING PROMPTLY
ATTENDED TO.
Benton street, opposite roat-office. Astoria
TTUGH STOOP,
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CARPENTER AND JOINER,
AND GENERAL JOBBER;
ASTORIA, OREGON.
IKS-Uou'es built to order, and satisfaction,
euaroQlued. Shop on Suuemocuha street.
I next door to the Episcopal church.
Astoria Steam Laundry.
J. T. BOUCHERS.... ...Proprie
Astoria. Oregon.
No rubbing or .scrubbing, aud no thrarnin?.
j your clothes too pieces. Buttons sefl
25?Neat work at re;isoaable price. v-tr
us a call.
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