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w glxe gpadlxj &stffcim ASTORIA. OREGON: . C. IRELAXI) Editor. SATURDAY Arnn. III. 1S7 Tlie Polar Expedition. Lieut. George W. DeLoug, of the United States navy, who lias been de tailed by the government to command ! the Jeannette on the Arctic expedition, the entire expense of which is de frayed by Jamc Gordon Bennett, will return from the east to San Francisco the first week in May. Articles of outfit and travel, such as sledges, tents, ice-anchors and ice tows, were Vought in London. Sailing J une loth, 1879, the Jeannette will touch at St. Paul's island, in the Behring sea, and at St. Michael's, a trading post in Alaska, where dogs and dried fish for their food, fur clothing and more sledges, will be taken on board. Then she will touch at St. Lawrence bay, on the Siberian coast. At the two last places Esquimaux will be en gaged to act as dog-drivers and in terpreters. Lieutenant De Long ex pects from that point to proceed north westerly from the straits in search of Professor Nordcnskjuld, the Swede, who sailed from Stockholm last July, to make the never-accomplished north east passage through the Siberian seas. If the natives are to be believed, he has had wonderful success, having, they report, reached Koflutchia hny, not many hundred miles distant from Behring's staits, where he is frozen in, but probably perfectly safe. He can Bcarcely extricate himself before the Jeannette approaches that port in the middle erf July. If he is found, and cannot get through, Lieut. De Long expects to bring back tidings to Alaska. But if he can be his own herald, the Jeannette will steam as far north of Behring's straits as possible, and stay until the provisions nearly give out, or some worthy discovery is made. In this direction, probably, the seventy first parallel has never been passed. A whaler, Captain Long, reported land to the westward about this lati tude, which has been named Kellets land. Lieutenant DeLong hopes to winter m this inlet along this supposed continent like Greenland, and make a dash for the pole the following sum mer. He does not wish to express any opinion about an open sea, be lieving that polar conditions vary greatly according to marked climatic variations of the season in different years, and is- satisfied to report what he finds after he gets back. The Jeannette has become, for the time of the explorations, a. part of the United States nivjT; the authorities at "Washington have assigned naval officers to her, and hold these respon sible to them for the following out of the Secretary's instructions, and the conduct of the expedition. The only difference between the cruise of the Jeannette and that of an American man-of-war will be, that the money to meet the expenses ivill be drawn as heeded br order on a private gentle man.' The Jeannette, named after Mr. Bennett's sister, was originally H. M. S. Pandora, and went through the hands of two or three owners from the Queen, and, after having some ex perience in Arctic waters, to Mr. Ben nett, who purchased her for this pur pose. Lieutenant De Long, who had been nominated for the command by Mr. Bennett, joined the newly-christened craft at Havre. She is a hand some, rakish-looking little ship. She lies low, the rail making graceful curves, is 420 tons burden, 143 feet long, 25 feet boam, and draws 13 feet of water when fully loaded. She has three masts, raldshly set, and in rig is what the English call a barkentine, with rolling topsails, and will be easy to manage. She is provided, besides, with boilers and screw, which will en able thp navigators to make all possi ble speed, compatible with safety, during the advance, within the brief season of Arctic summer, on the theo retic North Pole. She has room only for a limited supply ot coal. During the Bail of lGo days, from London to San Francisco, she steamed 18 days during calms and through the Straits of Magellan. Lieutenant De Long will husband the coal for the ice re gions, where he expects to use steam almost altogether. Very heavy gales were experienced in this last long voy age, the Jeannette behaving splendid ly, and drawing from her commander the compliment of being the finest ves sel he had ever been to sea in. Tho Mexican Army It is difficult to credit the statement that the Mexican government has re organized its army on a scale of ex penditure which only a firstclass nation can sustain. The Mexican govern ment, however, has just published the names of seventeen gcneralsof division, with a salary of SG,0C0 each, and forty five generals of brigade, with $4,500 making a total of 295,000 yearly, for general olficers alone. We have not tho details of the rank and file, but unless the army is organized on the principle which Offenbach satirized in his "Grand Duchess of Gciolstine," that is, with a general and staff to each twelve men, the armjT must absorb a large portion of the Mexican revenues. This extravagance is the more to be regretted as the present adniinstration has shown some statesmanlike qualities and an intelligent comprehension of the measures by which the commerce and industries of Mexico may be fostered. Among the measures pro posed is an exposition in the city of Mexico, which, if the country continues peaceful, will attract visitors in large numbers from Europe and the United States. This country is also on better terms with Mexico than we have been for years, and it is said that a better feeling exists among Mexicans toward the United States than has been mani fested before since the war. It is cer tainly to be hoped that the government will not goad the people into another revolution. ROUS. In Knannton. "W. T Anril lGth. to the. wife of R. L. Jclfery. a daughter. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. "POR SAXJE CILEAT. To close consignments 20 Tons Salt, in lots to Suit. E. C. HOLDEN. Auctioneer. Anniversary Festival. BEAVER LODGE NO 35. I. O. O. F. have decided to celebrate the GOth Anniversary of the introduction of mi FErxoYTsiirp In America by a Social Tarty to be given on Friday Ev'ng, April 25, 1879. Odd Fellows in good standing, and mem bers of the Lodge, are generally invited and need not expect special invitations. Special invitations will be issued to friends of the order only by the committee. c"Tickets of admission will be One Dollar. T. S. JEWETT. Chairman of the Committee 21'otice. C5-. W. BARKER HAS REMOVED From T X L store to the diagonal corner, north side of Concomly street, two doors west of Mam street, Astoria, Oregon. Gicui'lSItlES. FLOUR, FEED, WOODEN ware. Coal Oils, Tobaccos, and dents Fur nishing Goods, yhich will be sold at lowest rates. AUCTION SALE. SATl'IlDAY, APKIX. 19TH, At Holden's Auction Rooms, at 2 1. m. . CONSTABLE'S SALE. PARKER vs. CHASE, .'rockery, and Glassware, Bo ok 8, I-eatlier Pillown, lied guilts, etc. After which I will hold my REGULAR SALE Of Second-hand furniture and a Variety of Other Good. ALSO: One Taylor & Farley. 5 octave, FAMIXY ORG AX. E. C. HOLDEN, Auctioneer. To Whom It May Concern. IROM AND AFTER THIS DATE, I herc ; by appoint F. M. Rartholow as my duly authorized agent for the transaction of my business in Oregon and Washington territory. R. H. HUME. Astoria. April 17, 1879. KO. LOVETT, TAILOR. ! CLEANING and REPAIRING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Benton street, opposite rost-oflice. Astoria. Fi.sli Commissioner A'otictf. IXTOTICE IS HEKEllY GIVEN THAT 1 the undersismed will be in readiness i from and after this date, to issue licenses. at his office up stairs, corner of Cass ana Sqemocqhu streets, Astoria. Oregon. II. B. FERGUSON, Deputy Fish Commissioner. Fish Commissioners Notice. THE UNDERSIGNED FISH COMMIS sioner for Wellington territory, hereby gives notice that he will be at Rrookfield for the rest of the season. ALHERT T. STREAM. Nonm COVE, W. T., Feb. 17, 167i). NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. E. S. Larsen, ASTORIA, OREGON, A2sD TILLAMOOK BAY. Jobber and Dealer m FIRST 'CLASS Groceries, Crockery, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY Key West Havana BomBBtid Olgsrg & (Sjt All the Leading Brands of TOBACCOS. California and Oregon Fruits'! YegeiaMes Foreign and Domestic Wises mi Mquursi I make Veg etables one of my Specialties ! Iggsgj 5-Canneij and Mess House men supplied and will profit by sending orders direct to me. Having the only complete and first-class stock of goods in As toria, and not surpassed by any north of San Francisco. V7 e also have pleasure in sa3-ing, that with our facilities of buying goods, we CAN NOT nor WILL NOT be undersold, taking the quality of goods into consideration. ZgT All goods guaranteed as represented, and delivered free gratis, for nothing, to any pur chaser in the city that will come, order, and pay for the same. E. S. LAKSEN, ASTORIA, - - - - OREGON. JPURE CLDEtt VINEGAR! 250 Gallons Pure Cider Vinegar, in 25 Gallon Packages. For sale by S3?This is the. hest quality of vinegar that is made ; It is warranted pure cider vinegar, put up by an Oregon factor, and persons "m want of a good article, wholesale or retail, are Invited to call on E. S. LARSEN, dr, Squeraoeqhe and Cass streets, Astoria. EASTER BBQSI EABEM BGG8 SOMETHING ENTIRELY NEW. RECEIVED DIRECT FROM THE EAST PER STEAMER OREGON A BEAUTIFUL AND VARIED LOT, SOME CONTAINING CICELY COLORED PANORAMIC VIEWS. OTHERS ORNAMENTED WITH CUPIDS, VARIOUS DEVICES; Alse: BRIDES AND GRGOKS; GODDESS OF LIBERTY; CUPIDS AND WREATHS, And other large, handsome and newest style cake ornaments. A1m : Nice fresh can dies, cakes, and all kinds of confectionery OYSTERS IN EATERY STYLE, AT OPPOSITE THE BELL TOWER. 1874 SPRING HAS lTf1 jm, TIIIPT? JJU&'JBL', && The hest selected stock ever hefore carried in this city DRY GOODS, CLQTHIKO, BOOTS AKD SHOES, HATS, CAPS, CROCKERY, GLASS WARE, CARPETS, BATTINGS, A FULL LINE IN EACH DEPARTMENT. We call especial atttention to our extra large invoice of PRICES WAY DOWN. WE SELL ONLY FOR CASH, NO CREDIT. NO 11(1E SHALL UNDERSELL ME. MAIN STREET, Solo Agent for the Xcw American Grand pniiag fto 179 AT THE Old Stand, Near the Walla Walla Restaurant. --THE- IS NOW 0PEX AND HEADY TO SUPPLY nSHEUMEX AND MECHANICS GENERALLY WITH THE BEST QUALITY OF CMUOXXUXISTG, BOOTS ANT SHOES, Gents Furnishing Goods, Etc. STTliis is the only place in the citj of Astoria where you can huy the Genuin Carters Cape Am Oil Slins, ai all Bis of life Boots, SSFGoods will be sold at the very lowest market rates, hut for CASH ONLY. S. JAXZI5E1l. Proprietor. BUSINESS CARDS. D K. I. M. SEVERN. PHYSICIAN AKD SUJRGEON. Larsen's Building, - Astoria, Oregon. Ofllce Hours. From 9 to 12 a. m., and from 3 to 8 p. m. B. F. DEXNISOX. F. J. TAYLOR DENKLSON & TAYLOR, ATTOKXEYS AT IiAYT. Astoria, Oregon. Office Up stairs in Farker's building, comer Chenamus and lienton streets. C IV. FULTOX, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office. Pages new building, Squemoqhc street, Astoria, Oregon. TK. J. Y OLIVEIi. IIOMEOPATIIIST. Office. In Shnster's Dagucrrearr build ing. Entrance Second door above that of the Daily Astorian. Cass-.street. Residence on Jefferson street, corner of Main. TTJO CTOIt HATCH, Successfully treats all Chronic T)isenej. AND DISEASES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN. Cancer cured by a new and painless method. Office Clienamus street, corner of Mam street, Astoria. D K. J. O'JBRIEX. CUKES BILLIOTJS ANT) LXTErvMITTENT FEVERS With from one to three doses of his harm less medicine. Also, Private diseases successfully treated. Office O'Brien's hotel, Astoria. Oregon. OTTO BITraER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. HAS REMOVED TO Main street, Parker's building, ASTORIA, - - - - OliEGOX. Wl- BECK, Manufacturer of Boots and Shoes. All kinds of repairing neatly and promptly attended to MAIN ST., - ASTOKIA, OKEGON. yox iioss, HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTER. Shop on Cass street. Astoria, Oregon. ear Paper hanging and Kalsomimlng a specialty. . SA11 work guaranteed to give satisfac tion. ttUXS, LOCKS, A3TI SEWIXCS SACIIOTS REPAIRED. KEYS FITTED AND LOCKS REPAIRED, SAWS FILED, ETC.. BY F. W. WASS, Main street, next door to Geo. Ross. Astoria Steam Laundry. J. T. BORC1IERS Proprietor Astorin, Oregon. No nibbing or scrubbing, and no thrarning your clothes too pieces. Buttons sewed on and clothes mended. tS-Neat work at reasonable prices. Give us a call. lir SEASON! 1879. OPENED AT ASTORIA, OREGON. Sewing Machine. AUCTION SALES. E, C. HOLDEN, Notary Public for the State of Oregon, Keal Estate Agent and. Conveyancer. Ageut for the FIREMEN'S FUND INSimr ANCE COMPANY of San Francisco. COMMISSION AGEN1 and AUCTIONEER. Kents and Accounts Collected, amd re turns promptly made. Regular sales day. SATURDAYS nt 2 P. ST. N. R. Parties having real estate, liirnr tnre or any other goods to dispose of cithei at auction or private sale should notify me soon as convenient befor the dav of sale. No storage charged on goods sole" at Auc tion. L C.IIOLhN. td Auctioneer. 3IISCELLA"SEOUS. WILLIAM EDGAR, Corner Main and Chenamua Street, ASTOKIA OREGON. DKAL.KK IN CIGARS AND TOBACCO, AND THE GENUINE W0STENH0U and other English Cutlery. FAIRCHILD'S GOLD PENS Genuine Meershaum Pipes, etc, A fine stock of Watches asd Jewelry. Mtizrle aaii Breech JiOading; hliol fJuns. ItcvolYCr.H. Pintols. Parlor Kifleu, and Ammunition. pi T. JREID. CALEDONIA SALOON. Corner of Front and A streta. PORTLAND - - - - OREGON 5TLatc butcher in the Central Market. Astoria Liquor Store, AUG. DANIELSON. Proprietor. Water st. Roadway, - Astoria. Oitjrao.n. Importer and dealer in WINES, LIQUORS, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CIGaKS. Sole agent for the celebrated STONEWALL WHISKEY. .: i. GERMANIA BEER HALL BOTTLE BEER DEPOTS Chknamus Strkkt. ASTOltlA. The public ore invited to rUl ana: lesr their order?. Splendid Lager 5 cents a Rbw. Free Lunch evory nifdit. ' WM. T?i)CK Jfc Co.. Proprietors. n ATHS, BATHS, Hot, Uold, Shower, V.baths. Steam and SULPHUR BatiiS Occident Hotel Shaving Saloon. NlEDERAUKlt & UlILENHART, PROPKIKTORS. 9 gy-Spcclal attention given to ladles' aiui children's hair cutting. . .. ? Private Entrance for Ladies, JVSS-Stti.