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C) dH m& aalnj Qzlsximx, ASTORIA. OREGON: a.Cnt'EIiAXI Ertitor. 'WEDNESDAY Makcii 1l 1870 Editorial Correspondence. -Seattle, March 5th We ar Yiv&ft 'here at S:4-5 i ar., sixteen hours travel from Astoria, having made connections at Carroll's point at 11:35 with the Northern Paci fic railroad train from Kalama for iTacoma, and connecting at the latter point with Die steamer Alida of L. M. Starr's line, at (3 o'clock j. m. The distance is not so great as one would suppose, and this trip should be accomplished easily cJaily, and could be very nicely arranged without the least incon venience or detriment to any one. We think it scarcely possible how- over to accomplish the results de sired by asking the Oregon Steam Navigation company to perform the whole part. Col. Black, gen eral superintendent of the North ern Pacific railroad, we are inform ed is a very obliging gentleman, taking particular pride in devoting himself to the matter of attentions to the "traveling public, and as fhe railroad is now in splendid con dition, and trains almost invariably have to wait at the station oi leave ahead of time, no doubt if the proper representations were made to him he would willingly change the schedule to make the connec tions on the -Columbia, river both ways at Kalama. Starr's steamers jre the principle ones with which to connect on the sound, and in all kinds of weather he makes close connections with his North Pacific. He is now employing three stea mers in the line, the North Pacific a beautiful Sound boat alternating with the Alida between Tacoiha and Townsend, and the Isabel across the Straits to Victoria from Town eend, forming a daily line between all points from Victoria to Tacoma 115 miles. Our Dixie Thompson, Emma Hayward, etc., make the same distance every day. The steamers here make but few land ings on a trip, those" of the Colum bia a great many, perhaps ten landings are made on the -Columbia against one here We are confident that Starr will be most -happy to assist in form ing this connection witli Astoria. We are not taking any things -way from Portland; we are not asking for any special privileges; and we have a hope that all persons interest ed will consult their time interests and arrange the details with a full understanding of the situation. Unless the -.railroad schedule can be changed it will be folly to ex- petit the connection to be perfect ed. The boats on the Columbia river cannot do it, and it would be :t matter of simple justice to those (officers to abandon the idea at once. A gentleman who seems to 'le well informed concerning the disposition tf Col. GSlack in .con versation upon the subject .said that perhaps Col. Black had not .been asked to look into the matter. Business on Puget-sound is very dull indeed. The weather is 5i6rrible bad. Seattle more than .doubled in population and bus'tiess during the interim between this .and our last visit in 1S72. The . .evidences of thrift are apparant upon every side, there seems to .have been nothing profuse or ex travagant in the advance which was made. The buildings and the streets indicate that this acquisition was the'result of good management, and people generally liberally as sisted in the work pf developm-r prosperity. But in spite of all, Ahtfrl ic fr rlo c a i j Seattle as to-day as dead as a door- nail in the matter of business. The rise and fall was sudden, but there remains the hope that things -will revive aram. Une ot tlie prime i r-N m . t . I causes of this decline is said to be found in the fact that San Fran cisco has taken the lions share in the general prosperity, and is using it to the detriment of Seattle. Starvation in Brazil. A correspondent of the New York Herald, writing from Ceara, Brazil, Dec. 30tlL says: 1 cpiestion if one American in ten has ever devoted more than a passing thought to this famine in northern Brazil. Most people do not know of it at all. How should they when newspapers have con tained no more than brief notices little paragraphs to be remem bered dreamily as something that is occurring in another planet? A month or two past there were no tices of the small-pox epideinic,!iior tuary figures so large that they forced themselves on the bulletin boards but I suppose that hardly anv bodv connected these accounts with j those of the previous drought and famine. Besides, all notices come indirectly by way of Rio, and 1 know from experience that no cor rect idea can be obtained there. What I did learn at Rio was enough to show me the importance of the subject; beyond that noth ing but mortuary statistics and vague accounts from men who had passed through Ceara. I deter mined, therefore, to visit the fam ine district and got my iiiiuriiui tion at first hand. Now, God knows 1 do not exaggerate, but 1 can hardly believe myself the hor rors that I write. 1 can hardly believe that the world has been so indilferent to one of the greatest calamities in her history. The Chinese and Indian famines will not compare with this one when we consider the proportion of population. Our yellow fever dead would hardly have been noticed in the great cemetery of Ceara. The plague of London is the only com parison that 1 know of for these pestilences in Brazil, but the plague was a dwarf to this giant. What of a petty European war that changes a boundary, perhaps, and carries off two or three hun dred thousand men otrt of 100.000, 000? What is it to a scourge which has destroyed a province -as large as France '(destroyed it, for nothing but the ground is left), swept a whole population from the earth, avHIi death volleys of 1..... .ah ,. a 1 r - m - -! fmil llrtl lUillgfl ii.UU. UlSlMdU rtUUUUUJUUi . .t is impossible to describe the misery. Think of a house with six naked, .-skeleton children cry ing with hunger, and a poor, mis erable mother -sick on the filthy bed, tortured less with her disease than to see the little ones begging for bread. Think, again, of fam ilies berrinjr in the streets, among OO Ft them old mien and protty young girls, almost naked, or with only dirty rags to cover them; aban doned children, who can no longer drag themselves along, 'begging for bread .on their bended knees; then vou will have a poor idea of the state of things. A Michigan youiii; lady who is engaged to Mr Twins says she wants no puns made on the name of her in tended husbaud at present. It is the "boast of Seattle that they have the highest tressel work in the United States upon any railroad but one. The Union PaciSc lays over them six feet. The tressel on the Seattle road is 11G feet high. Sailling among the treeses. SJ-The free lands of the rest are' being taken up and settled this year lo a degree most gratifying, in the face ot the over-crowded ineelianieal depart ments of metropolitan life. Swreral mil lions more acres of homesteads have bf.en entered for settlement at the var ious land ofllees this yeartlianln 1876 and 1877. and till the western .movement continues in force. And this is the only solution of the labor troubles. Let the unemployed come and becomelproducers instead of conMimers. ISORX. At Albiwa, March ft. to the wife of Clve lau.d Jtocfctrcll, U. S. coast survey, a daughter. 1IKI. At "Westport, March (J, 3R79;of croup, Willie, tlie eldest son of William J. and Emily Stevens, aged 1 year and 8 months. Mr. C. F. Plympton. a layman, offici- I ea at tne lunenu, using tne n.rvv3Copai i burial service. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. BOAT LOST A ships boat marked "N" being one formerly belonging to the ...iiitmio. J)iuivc il4l llllii iviui "" ,......-, Knappa. with oars. ctc. on Senuay night. The finder will be liberally rewarded, in- lonn tne owner at .Knappa, or at mis omcu. C. 15. SPEAK. For Sa5e or Rent. Furnished, or "Uisfuriiisliel the Delmoiiico Restaurant, ON' WATER STREET. This house is in the best location in the city fortius Restaurant business, being fur nislivd'in first-class style with e cry modern improvement, including a FINE FRENCH RANGE. For terms apply immediately to B. S. WOKSEY. Ileal Estntn Arnnt nnil Auetioneer. at his auction rooms, next door to Bailey's store, Jiain street. Special Auction Sale. T WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION ON Friday, Blarch 14, 1879, AT THE IKEXaiOXfCO KESTAXTRASiT. ON WATER STREET, Achoicc lot of household funiMmre consist ing of jOdc Parlor Sei ; 200 Yards ISrus sels Carpet: Two IVliat-iiots: 5 Choice Pictures: 1 Ijare French tilass. i;ei room o. i. 1 Ularble Ton JSet; 1 Marble Top Table: 1 China Set. kei room xo. ir. 1 Cotlairc Bed Ktentl: I Snriiijr Itfnt- i rests; 1 Bureau; 1 lYnsli Stand. BED KOOM XO. III. I C'ottajyc Keil-rooRi Set; Carpets; 1 Spring Bed. And a complete assortment of household goods, consisting of Fifteen Three-quarter and Single Red Steads, with Spring and Hair Mattresses. Pictures, Tables, Curtains. Chairs, and a general u.-eortment or miscellaneous goods. Sale to commmence at 10 :30 a. ji. Sale positive. Terms cash. 3td IS. S. NYORSLEY, Auctioneer. Astoria Steam Laundry. .T. T. HQRCHEHS Proprie Astoria. Oregon. No rubbing or scrubbing, and no thnv ning your clothes too pieces. Buttons sewed on and clothes mended. J2Ncat work unreasonable prices. ve us a call. T. S. JEWETT. K. S. KIMBALL. Draying & Tracking. "A - ASTOPvIA TRTJCK & DRAY CO., Sqactuocquu st.. between Cass and Main, Contracts fbrxrayingma5e and satisfaction guaranteed. Orders left at the Occident tlo tel or received by mail promptly filled JEWETT &. KLMDALL. rpo "WHOM: IT ilAY CONCERN. Notice is hereby given that all persons are forbid tresspassing ujion, or in any way occupying anv portion ot the land or beach surrounding TONGUE POINT, or upon any part of the Henry Marlin land claim in Clat sop conniy. State of Oregon, without nenni sinn from the undersigned ; and also irom setting out fires upon said claim, whereby the standing timber may in any way ho. injured. ilur i N. VAN DlTSEX & BROW; Per A. VanDusen. Astoria. Oct. 5. 1877. tf HAVING JUST RECEIVED A new stock consisting of a splendid assortment of Dress Goods, Fancy Articles, AND- M FUE1SH1G GOODS, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Queensware, Jewelry, Etc., Etc. We respectfully iuvn the pubKc to call and inspect the same. Yo. have also receved a large stock of fine CIGARS-TOBACCO "Which we are offering at San .Francisco wholesale iprioes. VeryTepeetfulIy. A. VAN DUSEN & Co., Cor Cass (z. Jefferson ste - Astoria. Ocn CITY BOOK STORE, MAIN ST.. ASTORIA. CHAS. STVXS & $MN Invite the attention of pnrcluisers to then stock, just laid in The Finest Selection 1 The Cheapest Prices I The Greatest Worth I RECEPTION POCKETS; LADIES' DIABIES AX D PUBSES COMBINED: COMB AND BRUSH POCKETS; CUTLERY, .JEWJSLKY, CHARMS, PAINT.PENCILS, GUTTA PERCHA GOODS: EXCELSIOR DIARIES, 13LANK ROOKS, STATIONERY, ETC. aarAll gomls sold at lowest cash prices. CHAS. STEVENS & SON. Citv Book Store to Slain street, two doors from, the Pioneer Restaurant, opposite the bakcryof ilrs. 0. Binder. fct... ...-- .sSS' Ji'LU., MU.; LADIES FAN CI' BOARD. ETC.: GOLD PENS AND PENCILS: BUSINESS CARDS. p W. FULTOX. ATTORNEY AT LAAY. Office. Pases new building, Squemoqhe street, Astoria. Oregon. jyi. F. CRANG, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, ASTORIA, OREGON. Offices liooui ro. 7 over C. L. Parker's store, Opposite DemeinVs dnig store. - XU. J. W. OLIYE1S, JI03IEOPATHIST. Office. In Shusler's Dagucrrean build, ing. Entrance second door above that of the Daily Astoi:ia Cass street. Hoidence on Jefferson street, corner of Tdnin. OCTOfl JEATCH, Successfully treats all Chronic Diseases. AND DISEASES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN. Cancer cured by a new and painless method. Ollice Chenamus street, corner of Main street. Astoria. Try:. ' o?ble3T. CURES RILLIOrS ANO INTERMITTENT FEVEIIS With from one to three doses of his harm less medicine. Also. Private diseases successfully treated. Ofmck O'Rnen's lwtel. Astoria. Oregon. O. P. I'.Kl.T. A. MEACIIEN-. Attorneys at Law and Notaries Public. Commissioner of Deeds for California and AVasIiington Territory. Astoria, Oregon. Okficb Comer of Squcmocqhe and Cass streets, up stairs, over E. S. Lnrsens store. It. F. PKNNMSOX. F- .1. TAYLOR DENNISON & TAYLOll, ATTOBXEYS AT I.A1Y. ASTOUIA, OlJEOOX. Office Up stairs in Talker's building, corner Chenamus and Lenton streets. F. D. WINTON, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Oflice in City Hall P.uildhig. ASTOBTA. OKEGON. OTTO IUF3TER. WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. its i:emovki to Main street, Parker's building. ASTOUIA, - - - - OllEGON J. STEWART. Stone and Marble Cutter, ASTORIA, - ORKGO. All kinds of building work, and monumeii tal work attended to promptly and to order. naiisiaruim jjuaranieeu. "W3I. BECK, Manufacturer of Boots and Shoes. All kinds of repairing neatlv and promptly attended to 1 MAIN ST., - ASTORIA, OREGON. ( T. HELD, CALEDOXIA SALOON, Comer of Front and A streets. PORTLAND --- - OREGON rsLate butcher in the Central Market. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. pAKKER HOUSE, ASTORIA, OREGON, II. B. PARKER. rroorietor. mills HOTEL is the largest, most oomfort- X able and best kept hotel in the eitv. Is supplied with the best of spring water, hot and cold baths, barbershop, and a hrst-class saloon with best of liquors and cigars, and fine billiard table. Free coach to -and from the house : charges reasonable, SI 00 to 250 in-1 uiiv, iiri-uruiiig 10 room occupicu. Private Boarding Hotise- MRS. oxixx - -"""proprietor. "Will accommodate day boarders oraccom-l&odate-any with board and lodging. Prices reasonable. In IugalPs building, Jefferson street, opposite Wells, Fargo & Co's ExprcHS-ollice. A. J. MEOLKK. c. s. Anioirr. OCCIJfEST HOTKr.. MEG-LER & WRIGHT. Proprietors. Astoria, Oregon. THE rKOPRIETOIIS ARE HAPPY TO announce that the above hotel has been repainted and refurnished, adding jneatly lo the vo-nfTort of its jniests and is now the best hotel north of San Francisco. QEXTJEXXIAI. 310TKU Water street, near the 0. S. Co.'s "Whai, ASTORIA. OREGON. HENRY ROTJ1E Pkopkictok. THIS IS A NEW HOTEL BUILDING, newly furnished, is conveniently situa ted to business, and will be conducted so as make it a first class stopping plaoe Jor the public generally, and will he open from this dav. mUKPIX KOISE, D. L. TURPIN - Pnornnn'OR MAIN STREIvT. Between Squemoeqhe and Jefferson, ASTOItIA, OJtKOOX. Board and lodging per week ...S6 00 mmru per ii; Single Meal. oti 2." Tne table will be supplied at all tinies with the best the market affords RESTAURANT, THEO. BKOEMSEK, - - PitorniETOK. Iresh oysters, and other deli catrlcs of the season, served in every style. Opposite the Telegraph office, squemouhe street, Astoria, Oregon. KS-MEALS AT ALT. HOURS-O. i.aii;a.,H,jjaismt-iuiJELJigi AUCTION SALES. jg C. HOLDEN, Notary Public for the State of Oregon. Kcal Etate Agrnt and ' veyancer. Agent for the FIKEMEN'S FUND INSUR ANCE COMPANY of Snn FruicI5CO. COMMISSION AGENT and AUCTIONEER. Rents and Arrnnnts CoKerfril. aatl rv- turns promptly msidc. Uegular sales day. SATURDAYS at 2 P. 31. N. P.. Parties having real estate, turnv ture or any other jmm1. to dispose of cirln-r at auction or rivate sale should notify me soon as convenient befor" the dav or sale. n storage charged on sends sob' at Aut- """ L. C.HOLTS.IX. ly Ain tioneer MISCELLANEOUS. " I. W. CASE, IMPOUTEK AND WHOI.FSALR AND RE TAIL DKAI.KK IN G-EBEBAL IERCHAIBISS, Corner Clienamus and Cass streets. ASTORIA - - - OREGON. ASTORIA GAK0Y FACTORY -AXD- OYSTKK SAIOOX. HAYINU KNLAIUJK!) MY STOIIE haenovon hand the lareest and bt-sj assortment of plain and Frenrk candies is town, also, all kind of CAKES, CIIACKEUS AND IIISCUITS. All of which I oiler for sale at the lowest cash prk-e, wholesale and retail at SCHWIEER'S COHFECTiONERY- Opposite the hell tower. Retail candy from 23 to 7.r cents per pound Prcsh Eastern aiwl Shn:ilv!itr hay oysters served in every style. 1JART1X & 3IAY3TES. CRYSTAL SALOON, On the lloadway, - - astokia, -Oreco. SSTlie very best quality of wines, iquorv and cigars at wholesale or retal. Astoria Liquor Store. AUG. DA-N'IELSON, Proprietor. Water st. Roadway, - Astojiia. Okegoit. Importer and dealer in WINES, LIQUORS, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CIUaRS. Sole agent for the celebrated STONEWALL WHISKEY. GEBMA2QA BEER BALL AND BOTTLE BEER DEPOT. Chrxamus Street. Astu7;- The public are invited to cin and Iean tbeirerdexs. Sptemfid Lnger 5 coats a glassi Free Lunch every night. WM. BOCK & Co.. Proprietors. GEORGE ROSSr uiiiiara itoom. y ? Tlie only Billiard Room in the city whfk no rfijuors are sold. NEW TABLE .TrST ITT VP. GEOKUA h:us a cosy jiiwe and keeps on baud tu Lest brand of Cigars. Also. soda. canu, nuts, etc. Opposite Altona Chop Hou.sc. D5-tf GEO. ROSS. 3'roprietuc IS THE ASTOKIAK iaJlJJl'0) HAS JUST RECEIVED A LOT OF NR-VT goods, consisting of MEN'S AND BOYS CALF AND KIP BOOTS! Buckle and Gongress Gaiters, "Women, Hisses and Children's ST3TITT,03KF BOOTS, Which will be sold at the very loweatp rice IT IS A POSITIVE TRUTH That housekeepers can do better bv dealing with J. K. VIRT, on Main street, a he keeps the best of FRUITS, CANDIES, NUTS, LIQUORS AND CIGAR?. SMOKED SALMON, B0L0GNE SAUSAGE, JERKED ELK MEAT. And also from Clatsop every other dav FRESH BUTTER, EGS, CHEESE, CLAMS, DUCKS, CHICKENS, And everything that is needed in the cook ing line at the lowest living prices. Call and examine before purchasing else where. Jf- K. TV1KT. MRS. J. KELLY, Lately of Portland, has set up a Millinery and Fancy Goads STORE IN ASTORIA. All kinds of Lace. Frinjre. Velvets, and lrcs Trim tilings. All khids of EMBROIDERY TUCKINGS. A nice assortment of Woolen and Cotton Canvases ao4. Zephyrs, Silks, Ruchings3 and Corsets. A large variety of DRESS BUTTOXS. Of the latest stylo. Also of WECKTIES AND BOWS. Come one and all, and examine mv stock of Oods. .Next door to the A&ioiciax -Oflic. gsfcr. F tzM rjM'TlfMH &. i'-'H. ;Ldk&&Mu H-lltftf1