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AST0K1A. OREGON :
I. C. IREIiAN Ectltor.
FIUDAY May 1, 1870.
Home Again.
- Our last correspondence to the
readers of Tim Astorian was written
iti Salem, from which city we took ;
our departure oiuSunday morning, by
steamer !&ormnza for Portland, making
our first passage through the locks at
"Wallamet falls on that day. Again
making our headquarters at the Clav
endon, Monday and Tuesday were
devoted to business and social visits
in the metropolis. On Wednesday
we reached home, with a clearer vison as
to the importance of events transpir
ing in the interior, and presuming that
oar readers .will want to know what is
going on we will endeavor to give our
ideas gleaned from various sources.
Many moves are now being made
upon the grand chess board of life in
Oregon. Washington and Idaho, some
of which are not explainable, but it is
nevertheless true that within the next
sixty days contracts will be let, and
work begun upon several new lines,
and extensions of railway in the great
Pacific northwest.
1. The Northern Pac'Oc railway-,
which has "been lagging for years, has
received extraordinary vitality, and
the western line will be commenced,
to run eastward from some point
above the month of Snake river on the
Columbia, and eventually to Puget
sound. 1. The Walla Walla and Columbia
river railroad will be extended from
Whitman station, below Walla Walla,
in the direction of Weston, bevond'
which point circumstances to trans
pire will determine the course.
3. Work will be commenced at some
point on the Columbia river below
Umatilla, and prosecuted vigorously to
a connection with the Utah Northern,
already, familiar to our readers, form
ing a through lino to Portland, from
Ojrden, over the route known as the
Portland, Dallesand Salt' Lake road.
'.This will very likely be the first
througli line forming the much de
sired eastern connection. We have
faith that t will become an unbroken
link in transcontinental traffic, per
haps at a Very early period. Pending
negotiations with present organic
tions, will determine the date.
4. The Oregon Central (west side)
railroad will be completed to Corval-
lisjforming a junction with the Yaquma
bay road to the sea. We understand
that arrangements have been agreed
upon for the extension.
5. It is possible that the Olympia
nd Tenino narrow gauge will be ex
pended to the head of navigation on
the Chehalis river, a tributary of
Gays harbor, thus reaching the coast
to the north of th entrance to the
Columbia river. This movement is
dependent upon certain contingencies.
Besides the above there are four
narrow gauge -enterprises in the Wal
lamet alley commanding attentien:
1. The Dnytou, Sheridan road (Mr.
Gastons project), will be extended to
Dallas. The final documents to se
cure this have been signed.
2. Mr. Pengra's scheme for a nar
row guge from Springfield, above
Eugene city, to New Era or some
point below Oregon city to be deter
mined upon hereafter, passing along
the base of the foot-lrilis of the Cas
cade range, through Brownsville, Sil
verton, etc., hinges upon the certainty
or the uncertainty of securing a bona
Jida subscription of $2,000 per mile
from the farmers along the line. The
president of this incorporation has
issued an address to the people inter
ested, in which, among other things,
he says that "the company will do
nothing further in the matter until
this 2,000 per mile is secured;" but
it is a noticenblo fact that they did do
something further, for upon receiving
information that the people at Astoria
had incorporated, for tilt purpose of
securing connection with the Central
Pacific, at Winiemncca, this scheme
of Mr. Pengra immediately filed sup
plemental articles of incorporation, to
extend their projected ro,id to Win
semncca from SprkigSeld. And it is a
ikarVed circumstance that this is the j
first instance in which Astoria has beeft
recognized.
3. Articles have been filed for a
narrow gauge from Brownsville, via
Lebunon to Albanyf and will be feted
for a similar road from Silvertori to
Salem. These two short lines- ha7e
backing, and a prosec5 of sucCe33.
Thus we have attempted to briefly
outline important works contemplated
in the near ftfture for Oregon. As
toria is not mentioned in any one of
those schemes, real nor visionary. Just
wiiat
efifecS will result to Astoria
from the intentions and purposes
of the projectors depends entirely up
on movements here. We have not the
slightest doubt but that Yaquina bay
on one Bide, and Gray's harbor upon
the other, are favorably regarded by
two wings in this great contest. We
know that Astoria, the mouth of the
great Columbia river, presents far
better inducements than any other
point can possibly present, under the
most favored circumstances, for the
interchange of commodities between
2s ew York and the ports of Asia, for
Pacific steamers must be taken into
consideration, but Astoria will reap
none of the benefits of the present
struggle to reach the Pacific co:ist un
less this community awakens from its
slumbers. It is a good thing to repose
confidence in the Almighty; without
some divine or God-like attributes
we
should be poor indeed ; but it
should be remembered that the Great
Architect of the Universe- helps those
who most help themselves, and while
it is be3Tond the possibility of any
doubt that nature has done more for
Astoria than any other point on the
whole coast of the Pacific ocean, man
must also do something, and in the
organization of the Astoria and Win
nemucca Railroad company the first
great step lias been taken. As a
" community, we should now put our
hands down into our pockets, and
affix our signatures to bonds for deeds
to a portion of our landed estates, and
assume the attitude of "the cheerful
giver," holding ourselves at all times
ready to extend a hearty and substan
tial welcome to fAe first company, or
corporation or individual, who may be
ready to pledge themelves, or
himself, to take hold of it, and
rarer let up, until Astorians can
shake hands with the balance of the
people on this continent across the
track of the standard gauge, stocked
for business. If we are afraid, or fail
to show our hands now, the golden
opportunity for Astoria will surely
pass by for a full decade, and per
haps for another quarter of a century.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
LOST. In Baker's bay, about F0 fathom
iut, 40 mesh. 12-ply. Harbour's thread.
The finder will be rewarded by reluming the
.stnie to the undersigned, or leaving notice of
its whereabout. THOS. La Writ X.
Astoria Packing Co.
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Occident Hotel Hair Dressing Saloon.
ASTORIA - OREGON.
Hot, 'oId, Sbowcr,
Steam and Sulphur
BATHS.
Ig3
I5?-Special attention given to ladies' and
children's hair eutting.
Private Entrance for Ladies.
TJOTICK Notice is hereby given that the
i.1 assesiuent roll of the city of Astoria.
Oregon. :ls returned by the City Assessor, for
the year 1S7!. is now "on tile in the office of
the Auditor and Clerk of said city where it
wili remain oikmi for inspection until the 1st
day of .Tune. lsri). All applications for cor
rections r revisions of the same must be
filed with said Auditor and Clerk prior to
jsiiid 1st day of June, 1S79.
JL II. CARDWELL.
Auditor and Clerk.
Astoria. May 15. 1879. td
Special Auction Sale !
Hy order Great Republic Wrecking Company
ON FRIDAY. MAY 16th,
AT 10 A. M.
I will s'll at Capt. Flavel'.s warehouse. Ship's
Furniture, Stores, Kachineryj
Consisting in part of
Cabin :md State Itoom Carpets, Oil
Cloth, Silk Curtain, Chairs,
Window JSa-sli and Blinds, Calico
and SAoetxnjr and other Ship's
Dry Woods.
Alse: Ships Heavy Platcil Silver
Ware. coiiMstinj; of Knives, Forks,
Tea and Taul .Spoons and Nut
crackers, etc., etc.
Alse: Machinery, Tools, Copper Pipes,
Screw Pinchers, Steam Guages,, In
dicators, Fire Engine, Sauts, Drawing
Kniucs. HYDRAULIC PUMPS. 20 to
0 Tons Each.
Also
Corclnze. Itlock.s nnd "Water
Tanks, 1 Xew Spanker. 1 Heavy
Iuek Awning, SO.vCO ft., 11 fc
Preservers, etc.
Also Miscellaneous Lot Castor Oil,
Nails, Sewing Machines, Wagons,
Buggies, Farming Implements, Beer
Kegs and a lot of SHIPS STORES, Su-
' gar and sundries.
Terinj Cash, U. S. Gold Coin.
E. C. iiOLDEN, Auctioneer.
MISCELLANEOUS.
E. S. Larseii,
ASTORIA, OKEGOft,
AXD
TILLAMOOK BAY.
Jobber and Dealer in
FIRST CLASS
Groceries,
Crockery,
TABLE AND POCKET
CUTLERY,
Key West Havana
0 outsails Oigwrsm
AH the Leading Brands of
TOBACCOS.
California and Oregon
ErnSte .!: Vegetables
Foreign and Domestic
I make Veg
etables one of my
Specialties !
53i Cannery 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. Y e also
have pleasure in saying, that with
our facilities of buying goods, "we
CAN NOT nor WILL NOT be
undersold, taking the quality of
goods into consideration.
5-All goods guaranteed as
represented, and delivered free
gratis, for nothing, to anjT pur
chaser in the city that will come,
order, and pay for the same.
E. S. LABSEN, '
ASTORIA, - - - - OREGON.
rURE CISR
IFISffEO-AB.!
250 Gallons Pure Cider Vinegar,
in io, 25 and 45 Gallon Packages.
For sale by
Another consignment just received.
to be
PURE CIDER VEttSGAR.
E. S. LARSEN,
Cor, Squcmocqhe and Cass streets, Astoria.
BANKRUPT SALE
-
LADIBi
LINEN
LAMES' LINEN SUITS I
One hundred suits purchased at an inininicnsp discount of manufacturers cost
at BANKRUPT SALE.
THE CHEAPEST EKR OiFEREO
$3 00 FULL bUIT. PURE LINEN.
SILK PARASOLS.
We defy to be excelled in slock and prices. Call on us, it will be muncv
in your pocket.
.MAliN blKbbl, - - - -
NEW SPRING mi
A. VAN DUSEN & CO.
Have just received a full line of Spring and Summer goods of the verv finest quality, whio.
ww bought during the leeent tumble in stocks, when c:A cc mmniuls a premium, ami
are therefore prepared to sell the .same at lcs. ratt-s than the same nuality of
goods can be purchased elsewhere. These goods consbt in part of
Clothing, Gent's Furnishing Goods,
Hats and Caps. I.adics Dress fioods. Muslins 1rinfe, Hosiery
Boots aiad SIiocs..,Ruiler Hoots. oil ClollaiBg?.
In addition to the above have laid in a full stock of
BVII.DKIES 3IATKK3AT.S. XAILS. PAINTS. OIIT. ETC.
The quality of our
CROCKERY A3fl GILASSIVARE, LAMPS, ETC..
Cannot be excelled and our prices defy competition.
Family Groceries and 3'roii.sion a Specialty. Oregon Cily lat-
Xerial Extra Flour at S3. ."50 per Barrel-
WARDS CLATSOP BUTTER ALWAYS IN STORE.
Eff-Ageney for Singer and White Sewing Machines. Wells- Fargo & Co.'s Expre.-
oflice. comer of Cass and Jefferson street.
STILL. THEY OOME!
COHEN &
x
BWRE TEE B'088 &F TEE TQWN
E SEULIXG GO 0:iS THIi CHEAPEST
"We have since replaced our Ladies'
s And all goods that were lost on the Republic
ALSO, A FULL LLNE OF.LADIES'
LI3STEKT XT KTD IE2 3EL 77 E3 -L OR.-
Come, give us a trial, and satisfy yourself that wc sell cheaper than any other
house, in town. "We do not give any price list, as we have hut one price, and selt
FOR CASH OINrijTSr,.
COHEN & COOPER.
P. S. Themostestgoodsfortheleastesimoney.
BUSINESS CARDS.
D
K. I. M. SEVERN.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
LAKSEX'S IJUILDIKG, - ASTOKIA, OkEGO
Office Konrs From 9 to 12 a. m., and
from ." to 8 1. 31.
C.
W. FULTOX.
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Offu'K. Pages new building, Squemoqhe
street, Astoria. Oregon.
D
K. J. Yv. OLIYEII.
H03IEOPATHIST.
Offu'K. In Shustcr's Daguerrean build
ing. Entrance Second door nnove that of
the Daily astokian. Cas street.
Residence on Jefferson street, corner of
Main.
"TVOCTOR HATCH,
Sucressfnliv treats all Chronic Disease.
AND DISEASES OF "WOMEN AND
CHILDREN.
Cancer cured by a new and uainlos method.
Office f'henainus street, orncr vi Main
street. Astoria.
R. J. O'lSIZlfiS.
CUKES I5ILLIOUS ASH INTERMITTENT
FEVERS
With from one to three doses of his harm
less medicine.
Also, Private diseases successfully treated.
Okficr O'lJncn's hotel, Astoria. Oregon.
otto ihthtckis,
WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER.
II S RKMOVED TO
Main street, Parker's building,
ASTORIA. - - - - OREGON.
"VSpi. JBECIC.
Manufacturer of
Boots and Shoes.
All kinds of repairing neatly and Ns?5S
promptly auenucu to .
MAIN ST., - ASTORIA. OREGON.
Astoria Wood Yard.
Foot of Lafayette street, Astoria, Orego'n.
DUSHARM & CO., - PROPRIETORS.
All kinds of wood delivered to any part of
the city, sawed or unsawed. d tin
OF -
SUITS!
- - . ASTOKIA, OREGON.
SUMMER STOCK
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COOPEK'S
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I X L STOKE.
AUCTION SALES.
E.
C. HOLDEN,
Notary Public for the State of Oregon.
Kcal Estate Agent and Conveyancer.
Agent for the FIREMEN'S FVND INSUR
ANCE COMPANY of San Francisco.
COMMISSION AGEN1 and AUCTIONEER,
Kcnth and Acconnis Callcrtcri. and re
turns promptly ar.ide.
Regular sales day.
SATURDAYS nt ii P. 31.
N. R. Parties having real estate, iurnl
tureorany other jroods to dispose of either
at aucrfon or private sale should natify me
soon aa convenient lK'for" the 'av of sale.
No storage charged on gamls sob' at Auc
tion. E. C. ITOI.b JN.
td Auctioneer'.
MISCELLANEOUS.
WILLIAm EBG-AR,
Corner Main and Cbenamus Stret,
ASTORIA OREGON.
CIGARS A?D TOBACCO,
AND THE GENUINE WOSTENHOLM
and other English Cuilery.
FAIRCHILD'S GOLD PENS
GenuiEe Heershaum Pipes, etc.
A fine stock of
Watc7e and .lewel ry. !IuzzI asitl
Kroerh lioudin; Miot iiiis.
Kcvolvers. I'xstols. Parlor Kiflew,
and Ammunition.
Q. T. JREIO,
CALEDONIA SALOON.
Corner of Front and A streets,
PORTLAND - - - - OREGO
c"Uite butcher in the Central M arkct. -
G. W. PAKKEE,
DEALER IN
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
WHITE LEAD, PAINTS and COAL OILS,
Brooms, Brushes nnd Wooilen-wnre,
Tobacco, Cigars and Stationery,
Gent's Furaiisliinpr Goods, Etc
ear the Corner ,
Hnin nnd, 1'oncomly Sts.y Astoria