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ASTGftLA. OREGON:
t. C. IKEI.A.KD Ertitor.
TaURSDAY Mahcii 6. 1879
E&toriai Correspondence.
Ok Board thk Str. Emma Hay-wrd. I
Columbia. River, March 4, 1879. f
We left the dock at 4:15 this
morning, but as way business had
increased so much on the river it
is doubtful if we will be able to
make connection with the Puget
Sound route even from Carroll's
point below Kalama. From Asto
ria to Tounge point five landings
"wore made, and a man overboard
at the Fisherman's landing added
to the detention. He came out a
wetter and more sober man from
Ks involuntary bath.
The Hay ward is one of the finest
as well as the fleetest vessels in the
line, and like all other steamers
belonging to the Oregon Steam
Navigation company, is about per
fection. Her officers are Capt.
Babbage, chief engineer, Macder
mott, purser, Hall, chief officer,
Kindred, steward, Moran, etc. All
very attentive, and keeping the
craft in order as a pink of perfec
tion. The weather is quite cold, con
siderable frost on the ground, and
"the forest trees covered with snow,
reminding one of winter. Mount
St. Helens looks grand in her man
tle of snow.
Preparations for fishing appear
to go slow, there is a very apparant
apathy on the part of those most
interested, and a suggestive shrug
of the shoulders indicates a doubt
in the minds of cannery people as
to the prospects of tfce season,
svhen interrogated upon that point.
d. c. i.
Only & Question of SDxate.
There isunmistakeable -evidence
"HHat a sentiment unfriendly to
'Chinese labor Is springing up in
ffoe west. At Chicago, which the
Mongolian advance has touched,
the Tribune speaks out against
the plague with as much favor as
if it were published on the Pacific
coast; and at Cincinnati, where the
-workingmen begin to dread the
J&siatic labor, the feelinjr of that
class is in sympathy with the peo
ple of the Pacific coast. Chinese
immigration will rapidly -spread
mce the president lias vetoed the
restriction bill. Another year
v'wili work a great revolution &t the
west, and may even call forth sl.
-division of opinion among the peo
ple of New England, who are Gnly
friendly to the Chinese boca.use
rf-hey know nothing about t&em.
It is only a question of time when
restriction will be enforced.
JSigns of Returning Prosperity.
T.he New Yoft Tribute of a
receiit date says: Jn -w&atever
direction one may look now an
experienced observer to ay see the
gigns of sure recuperation of the
business prosperity of the country.
Among the sjn&ptons of improve
ment are the increasing consump
tion of iron (always one of the
wurest signs) a .large emigration,
and a steady increase of exportation
of goods and -products of the
-country.
The grand jury of Marion comity,
.visited the State -penitentiary and re
port thusly: We find the State peci
(tentiary well kept and everything
about it apparently in proper order,
jfche .inmates looking well, and so far
as we have been ableio observe, prop
er discipline therein maintained.
His Accidency Rutherford was
turned in efiigy at Oregon city, extend
ing his hand to a Chinaman. The pro
ject was gotten up Jjy same of the most
respectable citizens.
Railroad Legislation.
Washington Corr. Salem Statesman.
There will be no aid granted the
Texas & Pacific Co. by the present
congress, nor, in my opinion, any
subsidy for any of the corporations
asking for a grab out of the treas
ury. Last session Senator Mitch
ell passed through the senate a
bill extending for ten years the
time for building the Northern Pa
cific and conferring to it the land
grant of forty millions of acres.
He was roundly abused because he
put in some wholesome restrictions
such as allowing settlers to go on
the lands in advance of the build
ing of the road and letting them
have the land for 2 50 per acre;
because he requested the corpora
tion to build the portages within
two and a half years; and because
he compelled them to build on the
south side of the Columbia. After
agreeing to this, "Wright the presi
dent, backed square down, and
tried to smuggle a bill through the
house which released the company
from any penalty if the portages
were not built. It came to a vote
and "Wright's Northern Pacific bill
was refused to be considered by the
house by a vote 127 nays to 89 '
yeas, jie is now oeseeclnng the
house to pass the bill that Mitcliell
put through the senate. In a let
ter to the public, published in the
New York Herald he speaks as
follows :
They have merely petitioned con
gress that the grant, upon the faith of
which they invested their money, shall
not be resumed for a certain reason
able period of time. Such a resump
tion, under the circumstances, would
be most cruel d unjust, and would
serve no public good. It is incredible
that congress can be induced to inflict
so gross a wrong upon such, a multi
tude of innocent persons, who in
many instances invested their entire
estates upon the strength of govern
ment encouragement. So just and
reasonable, indeed, has their prayer
heretofore been regarded that it was
granted by the senate at the last ses
sion without a dissenting vote.
Yery respectfully,
Charles B. Wright,
President Northern racific Railroad.
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Some persons industriously tried
to make it appear that Mitchell
was the only obstacle to the suc
cess of Northern Pacific legisla
tion. This is untrue. He put their
bill through the senate aed it was
just such a bSi as they said at the
time, would suit them. They have
tried to pass it through the house
and failed, and in my judgment
they cannot get any bill to aid them
this session. If there is any possi
bility for any Kill to pass it is the
senate bilL The attempt of the
company to amend it last winter,
was a fatal blunder, and -any repe
tition of it will be equally disas
trous diis wkiter. Hon. Benoni S.
Fuller, of Indiana, actinghairman
of the committee on public lands,
yesterday introduced a joint reso
lution restoring to the public do
main -all the lands granted to the
railroad companies -which are in
default. This may not pass this
session, but if not, it will next ses
sion, which will put an end to all
land grant schemes, including the
Northern Pacific. The land com
mittee are in earnest about it.
have just een a printed report
of Col. Roberts' examination of
the Gowlitzpass route through the
Cascade mountains. He says "it
will require twenty-five miles of
saow-sleds." Ad "the surveys
and examinations of this year have
satisfied me that the most advantag
eous way for crossing themain range
is one hundred and five feet and
six-tenths per mile, on both sides
of the mountain summit." By
going up the Columbia, no grade
of even 25 feet to the rnsSe need 1 e
put in. "Col. Roberts' report set
tles the Cowlite gi&ss, for jio com
pany would "build a road with such
frightful grades asid such a line of
snow-sheds if it jean be avoided.
His report settles, "the branch road
across the mountains" -at least it
settles it in the mind of every rail
road engineer wlio is worthy the
name.
The Slack and Dnwamish rivers,
W. T., are still rising. At some places
the water stands a foot over the ;rail
road track, and, at last accounts was
still rising. Transportation of coal,
of course, has heen stopped for the
present, and operations cannot he re
sumed until the water again recedes.
It is thought no particular damage
will he done to the track hy the water
jis it does not run swift enoujr to wash
J .out much.
Siagmlar Practices of a. Fanatical
Sect in Northern New Mexico
Santa Ft Stnttml.
Among the people of Northern
New Mexico is a fanatical sect
called Penitentes, whose perfor
mance during Lent in each year
are horribly disgusting. Imagin
ing that by inflicting severe punish
ment upon themselves they may
atone for the sins committed dur
ing the year, they, at the beginning
ot Lent, go apart from their fellows
and upon the mountains and in the
deep canyons, practice downright
butchery upon themselves, cutting,
lacerating, and burning their flesh,
and fasting until they fall fainting
from sheer exhaustion and loss of
blood. On Good Friday their
orgies culminate in a grand semi
public pow-wow. They then
repair to their lodge, or council
house, and at an appointed hour
form in procession and march thence
to a spot on some neighboring hill
designed by a large cross. "What
performances are enacted within
their lodge none but members of
the society know, as tho profane
are not admitted. "When they ap
pear in public their costume is
more scant than elegant, consist-
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injr of only a pair of cotton drawers
and a cohering- for the head. This
last is drawn down over the face,
effectually preventing recognitio.
Their already emanciated backs
are then sacrificed and cut with
flint knives, usually ten or twelve
slits each side of the back bone.
Each then is provided with a whip
or scourge made of cactus or Span
ish bayonet, with which they lash
themselves over the shoulders at
each step, the end of the scourge
striking the spots already cut and
gashed with the knives. The
blood from the wounds thus inflic
ted runs down and saturates the
cotton draws, giving the wearer
a most horrible appearance. On
arrival at the cross, if they are
fortunate enough to withstand the
terrible punishment precedent,
they prostrate themselves with
their faces upon the earth and lie
exposesed for hours to the gaze of
the curious crowds attracted by the
exhibition. It has frequently hap
pened that one, more fanatical than
the others, is actually crucified on
these occasions. By being tied
to the crosswith rawhide throngs,
the feet, legs and arms swelling
almost to bursting by the severe
strain to support the weight of the
body. Many are said to have died
from this self torture either be
fore being removed from the cross
or within a day or two after hav
ing been taken down. "With the
progress of civilization, however,
this species of torture is more and
more rarely practiced, but it is
even yet no uncommon thing to
see Penitentes traveling on Good
Friday with huge wooden crosses
strapped to' their backs, their arms
tied to the crossbar, and spears
fixed with the points resting on
the thighs, so that the flesh may be
lacerated at any stumble or un
eveness of the road. They also
walk barefoot on roads prepared
for the purpose by being thickly
strewn with cactus and other thorn
plants.
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About twenty of the convicts at
the Washington territory penitentiary
are now engaged in putting up trestle
work from the Seatco coal mine to the
track of the North Pacific railroad. A
short track of about 2,000 feet will he
required. Ade track will also he
put in by the North Pacific railroad
company, go tkat their cars can he run
on to it to receive their loads of coal
and then takea north or south, as tlie
demand for coal may call for. Ihe
coal will then be mined by the convicts
and can be put on the market at such
low rates that are shall expect to see
vigorous operations under way ere
long.
..Letters containing news will always
be acceptable. Each communication
must be authenticated by the name of
the writer, for the information of the
editor, and should be written on onk
side of the sheet Persons who lo not
comply with these rules must expect
their eommunicataons to be rejected.
Xlic Weekly Astorlnn.
One of the best papers published on
the Pacific coast, is mailed to subscri
bers every Friday, postage paid to ay
part of the United States, at the follow
ing rates, in advance:
One Year i?
Four Months 1 JjJ
Single Copy 10
23TA limited number of maH adver
tisements will be inserted at the usual
rates.
Apply at the office, or address
. D. C. Ireland, Publisher,
MARRIED.
In Portland, March 4, 1879, at the resi
dence of the officiating clergyman, by
Kev.R. S. Stubbs. chaplain to seamen,
Miss Catherine II. McGregor and Mr.
Charles L. Parker, of Astoria.
SEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
For Tillamook.
mnE Al SCHOONER
ALPHA,
E. STARR - 31 ASTER.
Is now ready to receive cargo for the above
port.
Rates for Freight.
From rortland SS 00
Astoria 6 00
Vnr fnrtlinr njirtiniiliirs refer to Trenchanl
& Upshur, Agents, or to the Captain on
i...,..S V ST A "HP I fin-
UUillll.
E. STARR, Lapt.
Astoria, March 6. 1S79.
D
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CURES BILLIOUS AND INTERMITTENT
FEVERS
With from one to three doses of his harm
less medicine.
Also. Private diseases successfully treated.
Office O'Brien's hotel, Astoria. Oregon.
WILLIAM EDGAR.
Corner Main and Chonanms Streots,
ASTORIA OREGON.
CIGARS AND TOBACCO,
AND THE GENUINE W0STENH0LM
and other English Cutlery.
STAXIQKERT I
FAIRCHILD'S GOLD PENS
Genuine Heershaum Pipes, etc.
A fine stock of
"Watches and ,TewelrJ3Iuzzle and
Ureccli Xioadiiig; Shot Guns
Revolvers, lijtol. Parlor Kifles,
and Ammunition.
"Wilson & Fisher
DKALEItS IX
LUBRICATING OILS, COAL OIL,
PAINTS AND OILS.
Sheet, Round, and Square Prepared
Rubber Packing".
PROVISIONS, MILL PEED,
GARDEN SEED, GRASS SEED.
Which will be exchanged for country pro
duce or sold at lowest prices.
Corner Chenamus and Hamilton Streets
ASTORIA, OREGON.
MRS. J. KELLY,
Lately of Portland, has set up a
Millinery and Fancy Goods
STORE IN ASTORIA.
All kinds of
Iiace, Fringe, Velvets, and Jress
Trimmings.
All kinds of
EMBROIDERY TUCKINGS.
A nice assortment of
Woolen and Cotton Canvases and
Zephyrs, Silks, Ruchings,
and Corsets.
A large Tarlety of
DRESS BUTTONS,
Of the latest style.
Also of
NECKTIES AND BOWS.
Come one and all, and examine my stock of
goods. Next dour to the Astoriax Office.
QHAS. A. MAY,
DKAL.ER IX
Foreign and Domestic Fruits,
Nuts, Candies, Yankee Notions, Toys.
Finest "brands of
CIGARS AND TOBACCO.
Chenamus street, - Abtoria.
A RARE CHANCE.
I WILL SELL ANY OK ALL OF THE
following described property, v!z :
169 Acres, Scr. 22, T. 8, N. or. 9 went,
lenlkeast qHarter.
Also, in Olneys Astoria
Leta 1, 2, 3, aad 4, In Bleck ?9;
Lets 3, 4, 5, aud 6, la Block 169;
Let 2 aad 3, la Block 126; zad Jsot 8,
in Block 132;
Nortk kair or Block 8,-2 1-2 acres.
D VVID INGALLS.
Astoria. Oregon, Dec 187$. So-Gm
NEW TAILORING SHOP.
(In A. V. Cone's Building.)
Water Street Astoria, Oeegox.
THOMAS CURRY,
(Late of Tacoma).
BEGS LEAVE TO INFOlttI THE PCB
lie that he is now prepared to make all
kinds of clothing to order, or to renovate or
repair clothing.
BS"Having had aa experience of 25 years.
T defy compction in the art of making old
vlothes look like new. Mv system is known
only to myself, try which I can lengthen
pantaloons without piecing. etc.
For particulars bee small cards.
THOMAS CURRY,
Tailor, steam-scourer and Repairer.
T. R. JKWBTT.
B. S. KIMBALL.
Draying & Trucking.
ASTORIA TRUCK & DRAY CO.,
Squcruocqiit; sL, between Cass and Main,
Contracts for jrayinpmade and satisfaction
ciin ran coed. Orders left at the Occident Hr-
j tol or received by mail promptly filled
Uri
AUCTION SALES.
g C. HOLDEN,
Notary Public for the State of Oregon,
Real Estate Ascnt nml Coiiyoj ancer.
Agent for the FIREMEN'S FUND INSUR
ANCE COMPANY of San Francisco.
COMMISSION AGEN1 and AUCTIONEER.
Rents and Accounts Collected, and re-
tnrns promptly made.
Regular sales day,
SATURDAYS nt 2 P. W.
N. B. Parties haying real estate, lurnt
tureorany other goods to dispose of either
at auction or private sale should notify me
soon as convenient ocfor the dav of ai.
e: storage charged on goods sole" at Aue
"" E. C. 1I0LIJN.
IU Auctioneer.
MISCELLANEOUS.
TPI. BECK,
Manufacturer of
Boots and Shoes.
All kinds of repairing neatly aud
promptly attended to
MAIN ST., - ASTORIA. OREGON.
I. "W. CASE,
IMPORTER AND WIIOLFSALE AND RE
TAIL DEA1 ER IN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE,
Corner Chenamus and Cass streets.
ASTQKIA - - . OREGON.
Ifcg NOTICE.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. THAT
Wolls, Fargo & Co,s Ixpre
for San Francisco
Will hcarcafter
Close Every Saturday Evening,
AT 7 O'CLOCK.
d-tf A. VAN DUSEN. AjronU
ASTORIA CANDY FACTORY
AND
OYSTER SALOOX.
HAVING ENLARGED MY STORE
have now on hand the largest and bes
assortment of plain and French eandies ia
tow, also, all kinds of
CAKES, CRACKERS AND BISCUITS,
All or widen I offer for sale at the lowea
cash price, wholesale and letail at
SCHMEER'S CONFECTIONERY.
Opposite the hell tower.
Retail candy from 25 to 75 cents per pound.
Frejh Eastern and Shoalwater
bay oysters served in every style.
TyTAT13f & MAYNES,
CRYSTAL SALOON,
On the Roadway, - - Astoria, Oregox.
ESThe very best quality of wines, iquor
and cigars at wholesale or retal.
Q. T. JREI,
CALEDONIA SALOON,
Corner of Front and A streets.
PORTLAND --- - OREGON
3rLate butcher in the Central Market.
Astoria Liquor Store,
AUG. DANIELSON, Proprietor.
Water st. Roadway, - Astoria, Oileco.
Importer and dealer in
WINES, LIQUORS
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CIGARS.
Sole agent for the celebrated
STONEWALL WHISKEY.
GERMAN1A BEER HALL
AXD
BOTTLE BEER DEPOT.
Chkxamus Street. AsTufi
The public are invited to cnii and leero
their orders. Splendid Laser 5 cents a glass
Fiee Lunch every night.
WM. BUCK & CcPropiiete-ra.
GEORGE ROSS'
Billiard Room.
The only Billiard Room in the city whta
no liquors are sold.
NEW TABLE JUST PUT UP. GEOKtfX
has a eosy place aud keeps ou hand li
best brand of Cigars. Also, soda, canuj,
nuts, etc Opposite Altona Chop House.
95-tf GEO. ROSS, Proprit-w.
THE ASTORIA BREWERY
DEPOT.
RUDOLPH 8ARTH & MICHAEL MEYE
PROPRIETORS.
Corner of Olney and "Water streets,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Best quality of LA GER BEER 5 cts. per
Choice Wines, Liquors, and Cigars always
on hand.
BSTThe patronage of the public Is respeci
fully solicited. Orders for Lager or Botifcd
Beer in any quantity promptly filled.
EgfThe 6est lunch the season will affotA
furnished day and nleht FREE.
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O- 3". J33Vi:iT3EC,
(IX THE ASTORIAJf BUILDIXO)
HAS JUST RECEIVED A LOT OF 3TEW
goods, consisting of
MEN'S AND BOYS
CALF AIH) KIP BOOTS!
Buckle and Congress Gaiters,
Women, Misses and Children's
BUTTOH" BOOTS,
Which wjll be sold at the very knyestp rh w
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