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C? r' J fliriimi ! IIW I .ivl :l.i-h,i .inri gfts &axh$ stovimu ASTORIA. OREGON : I. C. IRL.AXI fickxtor. TUESDAY Mat 20. 187'.). When Will Congress Acjourn. On the 21st of hist month 1,400 bills were introduced in the lower house of congress. They were referred to vari ous committees. Such a day's work was never done in the National legis lature before. Not only va3 the number of bills enormous, but the titles thereof, showed an amount of misdirected ingenuitj7 in attempting what is either silly, vicious or impos sible, which should not exist outside of a lunatic asylum. The measures which are thus characterized did not origin ate with any particular parry. Some were by democrats, some by republicans and others of the worst by the greenbackers. Some of them in volve such large interests that they promise to bring on a long session and general legislation. Measures affect ing railways either favorably or un fa vorably; for distributing the Geneva award fund; for revising the tariff and internal revenue laws these m:iy get under such headway that an early ad journment will be impossible. A Just Compliment. The Oregon City Enterprise of last week pays the following' merit ed tribute to our whilom associate on the Democrat, Hon. C. B. Bel linger, who now wears the ermine in the fourth judicial district: We have attended court regu larly during the present term, and feel greatly pleased in adding our humble quota of admiration to the many encomiums that have already been passed upon the eminent gentleman who fills the onerous po sition of judge of this court. His charge to the jury, at all times de livered in the most admirable man ner, one that cannot fail to draw the closest and most interesting at tention; calm, clear, and in langu age that the most unfamiliar with legal phrases and expressions can not misconstrue a single sentence. Our readers will remember his masterly charge to the jury in that import case of Johnson and Brown ; it was one that carried conviction to every mind that road it, and bore the unmistakable evidence of a "air and impartial judgment, a lorough familiarity with the law, and possessing the power of de fining to the jury the most obtuse theories. Since his elevation to the bench Judge Bellinger has been confronted with some of the heaviest calendars on record, and so far his opinions and decisions have met with an undivided approval from all classes of the community. During the present term of court the honorable gentle man has endeared himself both in and out of court to many who hitherto only knew him by an ir reproachable reputation. Though politically opposed to the learned judge, we extend to him our kind wishes for his future welfare, be lieving that at all times sterling worth, independent of creed or fac tion, is deserving of a fair and just appreciation. We doubt if there is an honest man in the country who will say that, in .his opinion, the cause of religion has been advanced by the Talmage trial. The scenes enacted in court have unavoidedly impaired that re spect which is verygen orally felt for the reverend clergy. The littleness of ordinary human nature, unaided by divine grace, has been painfully ap perent. If Brooklyn must have such performances, it would be better to close the door gently and shut them out from public view. It is in the in terest of religion, morality and good government, that all the frailties, weak nesses and f dlies of groat exemplars of godliness shall not be held up con tinually before the public gaze, as if they were the prominent and peculiar traits of those men. Such a process makes even saints appear exceedingly sinful. . .Lctt'Ts containing news will always be acceptable. Each communication must b authenticated by the name of the. writer, for the information of the. editor, and should be written on oxk side of the sheet. Persons who do not comply with these rules must expect their communications to be rejected. Large Sals of Fars. Albany Democrat. Our readers will remember of reading in our paper from time to time articles in regard to the labors of a party which has been trap ping up in the Cascades during the past season, and it will proba bly interest them to know with what success the party has met. ! The pelts were brought down from i the mountain last Moiulnv, and a i more beautiful lot we have never seen. Nineteen varieties of furs were represented, and. following! will be found the names and num ber of each: Marten 242 Raccoon.. 4 Mink 31 Lyn Fox red S Wolverine f " cros 1H Wildcat 3 Otter 14 Ermine ..4 Fisher 2- j Musk rat 7 Hear brown 8Rdgcr 1 " black 4 j Wolf black 1 Coyote 3 I " grey 4 Denver SO tts Before the pelts arrived here the fur dealers had heard of them, and five different men Avere here t: bid for their purchase San Fran cisco, Salem and this city beinir represented. On Tuesday after noon the furs were examined and sealed bids were made, and Mr. N. Solomon, of Portland, having bid the highest took the whole lot at 1,015. The trapping party consists of Mr. Ilensley, well known to persons who have trav eled the Lebanon mountain road. Al. Swartz, formely of Junction, and Chas. Willert, of this city. Their line of traps through the past winter has extended entirely over the Cascades and reached down on Cache creek and the Mitalus, and through the coldest weather they have tramped it along these lines, baiting their traps and carrying in their pelts. In a few weeks they expect to go up the Columbia to see what prospect there is up there for trapping, and if they find the indications good they will pass the next season in that country. A more hardy set of fellows than these three men we have never seen. It takes the true grit to enable a man to do the -work they have during the past winter. -" "Will Tako an Appeal. The Call says Capt. Carroll intends to appeal from the findings already announced in his case. Basing his reasons for such appeal on the grounds that if he erred at all it was in not displacing the pilot and assuming com mand of the ship when, in his opinion, she had approached too near Sand island. He does not claim to be thoroughly familiar, however, with the tides of the Columbia river, and deferred to the judgment of the pilot, who was supposed to be perfect! con versant with the tides and currents, as well as the sands and shoals of the river. The Call surprises us very greatly by saying that "Captain Car roll speaks in anything but compli mentary terms of the Webfooted deni zens of the locality near where the Great Republic was lost In fact their wrecking proclivities appear to have led them to perform acts which are supposed to pertain only to a people upon whom the light of civilization has never shed its redeeming light." We think this expression should not be made by Capt. Carroll, nor any body else, with some cpialifying re mark. When Mr. Christiancy was asked what foreign mission he would accept in consideration of his seat in the sen ate for Zach Chandler, he made answer that he was yearning for rest, and must have a place where peace and quietness reigned perennially, therefore he would go to Peru. Ar riving at iiis carefully selected haven of rest, the shattered statesman finds grim visaged war waging wild deso lution and creating fearful commotion. It is a sad disappointment to the in valid Solon. We will not be surprised if he comes hack. The first annual meeting of the California press association will be held in San Francisco July lGth. Arrangements are now in progress by the executive committee of the asso ciation to render the occasion a memorable one in the history of the press of. the Pacific coast. Among other features of the programme will be a special entertainment at one of the leading theaters of the city, X banquet at the Palucs hotel, and an address by a distinguish ed ex-member of the press. S-lt is funny that when yon ask a man to advertise he generally declines with the statement that nobody will sec it. But if you advertise some, little caper of his in the news column gratis, he gels indignant over the certainty that every one will see it. CONTESTED LAXD CLAIMS. The fnllmrtn- l.nw of conffre" in referenco to contacted land claim", we pebli-h for tfio in-i formation of our reader? in Clatsop, Columbia, ! Tillamook, Pacific and Uakiakum counties An act to prov de for the publication of no tices of contest under the homestead pre-emp- . tion, and tree culture laws of tho United States. Ro it enacted by the senate and house- Kcp rcscnfitives of the 1'nitcH States ot America in consre-s neinldcd: That tho notice? ot , content now provided by law under the home- , stead, pre-emption, tree-culture laws of the United States, -hall alter the pa-satre of this act, be printed in some newspaper printed in , the county where tho land in content lies : and if m. newspaper be printed in such county, then in tho newpaper printed in the county nearotsuch land. Approved June 1, 1S7S. Dr. 7f2iiif ios .Wiihrcliciini A. Compound Extract oT Iluclsu. Dr. Mintie's Xephreticuin works won ders. In all casi.s of Dropsy. Urighfs Disease. Kidne. Dladder ami Urinary Complaints or Retention of Urine, thoe troubles are entirely cured uy me e-' phretieuni. Female "Weakness. Gravel. J Diabetes, pain in the back. ide and loin are cured, v. lien all oilier medicines have failed. See what Ihe drugirists of Portland and S.au Francisco sav about Dr. Mi li lies Xephreticuin and English Dande lion Pills. "We have sold a lame amount of Dr. Minties medicines: the English Dan delion Pills: also the Xephreticuin. and in all cases they are highly spoken of and give entire atisfaction." John A.Childs.druirgist. Second street, Portland. C. II. Woodward &Co.. druirgists. cor ner First and Alder streets. Portland. Alirams & Carroll, wholesale drug gists. ; and,") Front street, San Francis co, say: We rejrard Xephreticuin as the best kidney and bladder remedy before the public. For all derangements of the liver, use Dr. Mintie's English Dandelion Pills. For Uilliousiies ami Dyspepsia, use Dr. Mintie's Dandelion Pills. For Fever and Ague. hm Dr. Mintie's English Dandelion Pills. Eery family should keep the Eng lish Dandelion Pills on hand. Dr. Mmlii; remedies will not "cure all complaints," but if taken accord i n y ! io directions. gie immediate rcnei ami perfect a cure in all trouble for which they are recommended. For sale by II. F. Caufield, druggist, Astoria, Oregon. There have been more cures of semi nal weakness, nervous debility and par- alysis made by the wonderful English Remedy. Sir Astley Cooper's Vital Res torative, than by ail other remedies com bined. Whv will vou suffer? Send to A. E. Mintie. M.D.. Xo. 11 Kearny street. San Francisco. Price. So per bettle: four times the quanlitv. $10. Try a bottle. NEW ADVEUTISEaiEXTS. NOTICE. All perons knowing themselves indebted to the undersigned are re quested to call and settle the same as soon :is possible. :is under the circun.stances funds are necessary. We mav be found at the office of Capt. Heo. Flavel for the present. 1KENCHAUD & U1VHUR. Astoria, May 10, 1879. FOUND. On the night of the 18th inst, about 50 fathoms gill net web, 35 mesh, one buoy attached, branded S & Co. Owner may have the same by proving prop erty and paying charges. A. BOOTII & CO. Upper Astoria, May 19. "ftj OTICE. Found on the evening of the 1 15th inst. in Makers bay. about thirty fathoms gill net web and line, apparently new. thirty-nine mesh; no lead line or buoy"; no brand or cork. Owner can have the same by proving property ami pa ing charges. A. IlUOTJI & CO. Upper Astoria. May 17. 1S70. Ordinance ZVo. il'2H. An Ordinance to extend the time in which persons deeming themselves ag grieved by the assessment of property, subject to taxation by the city of As toria, for the year 1S7!. maj make, ap plication for the correction thereof. The City of Aatoria docx onlam ax follew: Skctiox 1. That the time in which any person deeming himself aggrieved by the assessment or valuation of prop erty, as made by the City Assessor for the" year 1S7J), may apply to ihe Common Council for correction and revision thereof, be and is hereby extended for the year 1879 until the 1st day of June. J lSiii. Passed the council Mav 14, 1S70. Attest : U. II. CA HOWELL. Auditor and Clerk. Approved May 1.1. lS7i. W. W. PAltKEU, Mayor. G-. W. PARKER, DKALKR IV GRorntrES and provisions, WHITE LEAD. PAINTS and COAL OILS, Krooms. I5rutlie.s and Wooilen-wnrc, Tobacco, Cigars and Stationery, (icaxl's .Fsirnisliiaip; Goods, lite. Near the Corner Main :mi Coitcmnly Sts., Astoria Tip Jf VOSS, BKICIi IATER, Cement, Plasterer and Builder of any kind of Brick Furnaces. Please leave orders at VHon & Fisher's store, Chcnamus street. Astoria. 7-im I. "W. CASE, IMPORTED AND WHOLPSALEAND RE TAIL DEALER IN TO AT. WffUPnAmiTcn? nmiiiiu lfiiaiLuuiuiunjB. j Corner Chenamus and C:iss streets. i ASTORIA - - - OREGON. j j IVTOTICE-Notice is hereby ven that the i assesmeut roll of tle iity of Astoria. Oregon, as returned hy the City Assessor, for the year 1&7U. is now on file in the oflice of tn Auditor ana l ierK oi sani city where it will remain oien for inspection until the 1st day of June. 1STD. All applications for cor rections or revisions of tlie same must iu filed with said Auditor and Clerk prior to said 1st day of June, 1S70. R.JI. CARD WELL. Auditor and Clerk. Astoria. May 15. 1S79. td G. T. KEIO. CALEDONIA SALOON, Corner of Front and A streets. PORTLAND - - - - OREGO i fiSTLate butcher in the Central Market. -OF 7C! I-VM1F ' lyisj jQJif MBIE8 One hundred suits purchased at an immmeine discount of manufacturers cost at BAMvIlUPT SALE. THE GEAP5? 2ET:s:E. OErETEREI $3 00 tULL bUIT. SILK PARASOLS. We defy to be excelled in stock and in our ssi-iiistjs. q-ie MAIX STREET. PRINQ md y?i yfiffr il e? A. VAN DUSEN & CO. Have jnst received a full line of Spring and Summer poods of the erv finest nuahtv wlileh were bought during the leccnt tumble in stocks, when cash ec ikiiwh's a memium and arc therefore prepared to sell the same at Ies rates than the same miaiity of goods can be purchased elsewhere. These goods ?msbt in part of Giotliiug, Gent's Furnishing Goods, Mais nnS C:sis. TLndscs Dross fiod.. aftislss:. Prinfo. Hosiery ISoot.s :jkJ Shoes. ISuhisci SSoot.s. Oi3 Clothing. In addition to the above have laid in a full stock of J5003-:KS 3IATKJK1AI.S. 3TA3T.S. IMIU'TS. Oils. ETC. The quahtv of our CKOCK15KY A3fl ftl.AHSWARE. "LASH'S. ETC., Cannot he excelled and our prices defv coiupetitioe. Family Groceries :ik! 2'roii.sion pcrini Kxfra Floisr at S"3 5 jer ISarrei. WARDS CLATSOP BUTTER ALWAYS IN STORE. Sgcncy for Singer and While Sowing Machines. Wells, Fargo & Co s Expre office, corner of Cass and Jefferson street. COHEN & t &3IL FT THE BOSS F THE WM sy a g li I3T SEEXreW GOODS We have since replaced our Ladies' -- Bf--;. ALSO, Come, give us a trial, and satisfy yourself that we sell cheaper than any other house in town. "We do not give any price list, as we have but one price, and sell ZEOIEi. CASH OKTLT, COHEN. & CGGPEK. I X L STORE. P. S. Themostestgoodsfortheleastestmoney. BUSINESS CARDS. "PVR. I. M. HE SEVERN. PHYSICIAN AXD SURGEON. Lakskk's Building, - astokia, Okhgon. OHire Hours. From 9 to 12 a. mm and from a to 8 p. m. p XV. FUXiTOX. ATTORNEY AT LAW. Okfum:. Pages new building, Squcmoqhc street, Astoria. Oregon. D,: .7. W. OLIVER, H03IJEOPATIIIST. OFFirc In Shusters Daguerrean build ing. KntrHnce seeond dor above that of tht' Daily Aptokian. Cass street. Residence on .Icffei-hon street, corner of Main. "TfcOCTOJt HATl'IB. Suee'sftdlv tronts nil Clironie Diseases. AND DISExSES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN. Cancer cured bv a new ;tnd painless method. Office Chenamus street, comer of ilam street, A.storia. D R. J. O'lSKIEX. CURES BILLIOUS AND INTERMITTENT FEVERS With from one to three doses of his harm less medicine. Also, Private diseases successfully treated. Offick O'linen's hotel, Astoria. Oregon. OTTO JJOTSER, WATCHSIAKER AND JEWELER, i II S REMOVED to Main street, Parker's building. astoti v AailJltlA OBCGOy- WM. BECK, Manufacturer of Boots and Shoes All kinds of repairing neatly and gij promptly uuenacu to i. MAIX ST., - ASTORIA. OREGON. Astoria Wood Yard. Foot of Lafayette street, Astoria, Oregon. DUSIIAIIM & CO.. - PROPRIETORS- All kinds of wood delivered to any part or the city, sawed or unsawed. dim WL tarpi &li &rTf'ms I oun&s LINEN T-7! f CO PUKE LINEN. prices. Docket Call on us, it will be moner ASTORIA, OREGON. SUMMER 8T0&K :TFB IKI a Sncexultr. Oresron CIlv Iia- COOP TIIE CBIIifiJraST. CIUOAKS?, EB'S And all goods that were lost on the Republic. A FTJEL LIKE OF LADIES' " XT TO" X IE DEL W3E2 j&. 3E2.. AUCTION SALES. E. C. HOLDEK, Notary Public for the State of Oregon. IJcal Ilstntc Agent and onveyanrer. Agent for the FIREMEN'S FUND INSCU- ANCE COMPANY of San Francisco. COMMISSION AGEN1 and AUCTIONEER. Etcnts and Accounts C'oIJcclci!, and re turns promptly made. Regular sales day. Saturdays: ata s m. N. R. Parties havnur real estate, lumi tureoran other giwuls to disnose of either at auction or private sab' should notify me soon as convenient lH'for'' tbe dav of sal. No storage charged on goods ob at Auc tion. L C. HOLbJN. td Auctioneer. .MISCELLANEOUS. WILLIAIS EDGAR. Corner Main and Chenainud Street?. ASTORIA OREGON. UkALKR I.N CIGARS AND TOBACCO, AND THE GENUINE W0STENH0LM and other Engli.-h Cutlery. FAIRCHILD'S GOLD PENS Genuine BleershaiLm Pipes, etc. A line stock of Watches ami .Jewelry. Iazr.l and ISreeoh lioadiiiic Miot Cnu. Revolvers. 1'i.o.tol. Parlor i:ille. and AKiimniition. THF ASTORIA BREWERY HUDOLFH BARTH & MICHAEL MEYER, PROPRIETORS. Comer of Olncy and Water streets, ASTORIA. OREGON. nest quality of LA GLR BEER r cts. per gloss Choice Wines. Liquors, and Cigars always on hand. csrTne patronage of the public is respect fully solicited. Orders for Lager or Bottled Reer in any quantity promptlv fdled. J2?-The best lunch the season will Terd funiished day and night FliEE.