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li) ghc gitiXi QslaxXnvu ASTORIA. OREGON: 'THURSDAY MARCH 10, 1SS1 .C.IRELANU. .Kdllor. Editorial CorrcspoHdence. Wamiinutox, D. C.,"Feb. 24, 1S81. We have just passed two anniversary eelebrations; one on Tuesday, in honor of the birth of George "Washington, and one yes terday, in honor of the institution f the Knights or Pythias in America. Beth were very promi nent occasions and attracted thou sands to the lines of procession. The greatest observance of the 22d occurred at Alexandria. Later in the day we inquired of our com cem com paneon: "Why did n't we go to Alexandria today, Captain?" The response was, "You've never been there.' "No." "Well, I have," and that was the reason assigned why we did not go together on the 22d. In continuation of the remark it was related that there is an old gentleman living in Washington whose age is disputed. He persists that he is 40 only, ""while it is positively a fact that he is 60, but he lived 20 years in Alexandria and will not allow that to be enumerated, believing it to have been worse than lost. The 1 Knights of Pythias made a most magnificent display Astor lodge No. G, of Astoria, was represented -in one of the carriages assigned to the sojourning brotherhood, aud as -the procession was a long one, and the day so cold that the music froze in the horns of the musicians of the various division bands and rolled out in lumps of notes upon the pavements, readers of The Aktokian mav realize somewhat 4tour" feelings when we alighted from that carriage at our door that evening. Positively, by way of parenthesis, I have not been so cold for twenty Years, and am not warm enough to-day to make my self interesting. Congress did not adjourn at all on the 22d; at least the house remained in session up to the hour for meeting on the 23d (eleven a. m.) and then merely called off from one day to the next and went on with the business. Senator Matt Carpenter died to-day. Representative Fernando Wood died since the beginning of the month, of all of which, however, you are fully advised by telegraph; but as such documents as are -herein enclosed do not reach you by telegraph, and seldom by mail, please publish for the benefit of the people. Do not understand us, however, as endorsing these views by such publication. We should regret very much to have any person believe for an instant that any item whatever inimical to the improvement of the Cascade canal, or the bar at the mouth of the river, would be given to the -irorld through our columns in furtherance to such opposition. The Astorian is the staunchest oi Ahe staunch friends of those meas ures and the men who have in augurated them, and the enemy of all who may oppose either. Harbor ef Refuge. Ah EmUtb Opl&ioB. The New York Maritime Regis ter, commenting on the subject of a harbor of refuge on the Pacific coast, says it is sadly needed, and adds: "The national government would gladly establish one there and it is not probable that congress "will refuse the necessary appropri ation. It is to be hoped the people on the Pacific slope will appreci ate the prospects of success in this matter and not raise obstacles that will delay it. Unfortunately a diversity of opinions exist as to choice of locality. This trouble will always exist on such a long stretch of coast. Advocates of the different places may allow them partnership to carry them so Tar that the principal object will be defeated. The burden of ex pert testing will eventually secure .success for its side and the harbor -will be the sooner established if Jfcis testimony is well supported at jstke outset." " A Presidential Entertainment. KDITOR1AI. COKRKSrOXDKXCK. Washington, Feb. 24. In an other letter we have called atten tion to an advent which occurred at the White House last night, the last reception of the President and Mrs. Hayes. The idea originated with Mrs. Hayes of making these special matters in honor of the representatives of foreign powers, and this was the third of this class ot recent Jons. It was the most brilliant of all that has ever yet occurred in the national capital. As it may not be uninteresting to readers ot The Astokian to know how such advents are conducted here we will endeavor to give some of the most prominent features of this one. Punctually at S o'clock carriages began arriving, and by S:30 the whole of the carriage drive was blocked up, and a long line of carriages extended from Fifteenth street to Vermont ave nue. The stream of elegantly dressed ladies and gentlemen in evening dress or full uniform, ex tended from the dressing-rooms upstairs, along the upper corridor to the lower corridor, to the door of the East room. It was impossi ble at S:15 o'clock to go from the dressing rooms to the East room in less than half an hour. On en tering that apartment there was- the opportunity ior the finest dis play. The ladies spread out their trains, the gentlemen settled their shirt collars, and 'the gauntlet of criticism was run with these who who had paid their respects to Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, all who formed a crowd at the end of the room. The apartment was never more resplendent with light, foliage and the perfume of flowers. Garlands of smilax crossed the base of the three superb chandeliers, through which the soft light shone as through a veil of greenery. The mantles were banks of rose lillies, carnations and hyacinths set in variegated foliage and ferns. Be tween the mantles was arranged a miniature forest of palms and pine trees, which formed a back ground for the receiving party. The other mantles and mirror stands were laden with a profusion of delicate plants. The corners of the parlor were rounded out with the strangely colored and distorted leaves of the weird looking crotons, mingled with the more familiar fern. The long interior corridor was draped with the National colors, and pot ted plants were grouped in charm ing contrast down its long vista to the conservatory. Nor were the decorations confined to the East parlor. The Blue room was light ed 'with waxen candles and was a perfect bower of blossoms. So was the Red room. All the doors were open to the State dining room, but a barrier of silken rib bons was placed to stop the way, the intention -being to make the corridor the only entrance. Some free and independent citizens however, looking upon the ribbons as an infringement of their rights walked under them, and began in specting things generally. The conservatory was also brilliantly lighted, and when viewed from tne outsiue presented a magni ficent sight. Every chandelier in the mansion was also lit. A day light view of the White House gives no idea of how finely it lights up on grand occasions. The State and private dining-rooms, in which supper was spread, were, after all, the-grand attractions of the eve ning. It was no wonder. The decorations, both of the tables and rooms, were magnificent. The table in the state dining-room was wonderfully beautiful. The mirror, introduced during the Grant re gime lay the entire length. The most remarkable among the floral ornaments was a magnifi cent vase of jacqueminot buds topped by a parasol of lillies of the valley. Large bouquets were placed wherever there was space, and served to heighten the effect of the edible ornaments. The table was finished at each end with simulated fountains four feet hi-h, the water of spun sugar, which glistened with all the freshness of the genuine article. Gondolas four feet high, drawn by savons almost life size, and dolphins of delicate confectionery rested upon the glossy surface. The bounte ous profusion of cut flowers, the crystal and china, the marvelous structure in ices, creams, cro quettes, comfits, and confection ery mingled with fruits, both natural and in concaves ol sugar, made a scene of bewildering beau ty. The table in the private dining-room had the Hiawatha bo&, laden with flowers as a centre piece. Invitations had been issued for fifteen hundred people, but, guided by past experience supper was ordered for three thousand. A careful estimate sliowed that fully that number were present. The diplomatim corps was very largely represent ed. They entered by a carpeted an 1 lighted, temporary, stair-case, which had been constructed on the south front, which communicated through a window with the Red parlor. Most every country was represented, the secretaries and attaches of the legation being generally present. Mrs. Hayes' toilet was a reception dress of silver-colored and white satin. It was cut square in the neck and finished with bands of crystal passementerie. The upper part of the elbow sleeves were of crys tal embroidered crepe lisse, and garnitures of the same beautiful material were mingled with the draperies. Neither flowers nor jewels were worn. The costumes of the iruests were unusually handsome, and as large a crowd of well-dressed people was, perhaps. never before seen in Washington. 1 f an extra session of congress be (allied it would be to pass the funding bill. President Garfield does not want an extra session if it can be avoided. NEW TO-DAY. C. H. STOCKTON. .vWi f -- . -CARRIAGE PAINTER- I l J : PAPER HANGING AND WALL COLORING A JPFCIALTY. GLAZING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. 3Sh6ti next'door to Astoria:! Office, m Shunter's building. Wanted. A GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSEWORK ; either iiernuui or Scandinavian. Apply at Pioneer Hotel and Restaurant ot 5G-d2w MKS.ARRIGONI. For Youngs River and Knappa. The Simmer MAGXKT. C. W. HAMLIN, MASTER "Will make regular trijs lu Young River ev -rj Frida and Knappa every Tuesday. The Miuniet is readj for charter to any jKiint on the bay. For freight or paviRgeappU on lwanl oral I. W. Cage's. FropoxalH for Freth Beef. Mutton. and Flour. SaNoktence Office. Department of the Colnmbix. Vancouver Barrack. W T. March 1. Isil. SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate, sub ject to the usual conditions will be re ceived at this ofllce and at the offices of the Acting Assistant Commissaries of Subsistence at the following named posts, uutil 12 o'clock noon, on Tuesday. Apnl 12th 1881. at which umoami place they win be opened iu pres- u place the bidders, for h Reef and icing .lulv ence of bidders, for furnishing aud deltve of Fresh Reef and Mutton, during the vear u i tr very commencing July l, iSst aud ending June SO. IBS. Boise Barracks. I. T. : Fort tiinbv. V. T. : Fort Ccetird'AIcne. I. T.: Fort Colville, W. T.; Camp Howard. I. T. ; Fort Klamath, Oregon : Fort Lapwal, I.T. ; Camp. Spokane, W. T. : Fort Towusend, Y. T. ; Vancouver Barracks, W. T. ; Fort Walla Walla. W. T. Also for the delivery of the following amounts of Flour : Kobe Barrack. I. T., 2J;i3 pounds; Fort Canbj, W. T.. 24M0 ieunds: Fort Cceur d'Alene. I T.. 46.U9 pounds ; Fort Colville. W.T.,..4S7 peunds: Fort Klamath. Oregon. 2t5,WS pounds; Fort Lapwai. I, T., ttJ,X3 pounds; Camp SjMikane. W. T.. 47.040 pounds ; Fort Townsend. W.T..3.KM pounds ; Vaucouver Barracks, W. T.. 11.7GQ peunds: Fort Walla Walla. W. T.. 4LSK pounds. Samjles of the Flour proposed to be fur nished must he submitted with the prooo .saLs. The Flour to Ik- tested bj bakii.g be fore acceptance. I'roposals for quantities of Flour less than the whole required will he received. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Blank uniposals and printed circulars stat ing the kind or Betf. Jlutton and Flour re quired at each ikm, :uid giving full instruc tions as to the iiiaiiner of bidding, condi tions to be olservcd hj iHdders. audtemis of contract and pn mem, will be furnished on application to this office, or to the Acting As sistant Commissaries of Subsistence at the anous posts named. Enickies containing proj hnUs should be marked "I'roposals for . at , and addressed to the undersigned, or to the respective Acting Assistant Commissaries of Subsistence. SAM'LT. CISHING. 67-d Captain aud C. S.. I". S. A. TIN PLATE, BLOCK TIN For sale ex Warehouse at Astana or Portland by RALFOCK, (JUTHHIK & Ce M-lf Portland, Oaegon. MISCELLANEOUS G.W. HUME Wholesale and Retail Dealer IX GROCERIES, LUMBER. ETC., nut ETC. ETC., TIN PLATE BLOCK TI", PIG LEAD, SEAMING COPPERS, SOLDERING COPPERS SALMON TWINE, COTTON TWINE, NET LINES, MANILLA ROPE, SAIL CLOTH, ANCHORS, OARS, FLOATS, MAULS, HANDLES, MURIATIC ACID, LACQUER, VARNISH, TURPENTINE, BENZINE, COAL OIL, GUM BOOTS, RICE. ETC., ETC., IN QUANTITIES TO SUIT. ASTORIA, - - OREGON. MRS. DERBY DKALKK IN MILLINERY GOODS Dr. Warner's Health CORSET only be purchased in Astoria at 3IRS. DERBY'S. Mssonie Hall Building, cor ner of Main and Squemoqhe streets. Barbour's IRISH FLAX THREADS Salmon Net Twine. Cotton Seine Twine, Cork and Lead Lines, Cotton Netting, ail sizes. Seines Made to Order, Flax and Cotton Twine, Fishing Tackle, etc. barbourTrothers, 511 Market Street. Han FraaelHco HENRY DOYLE ic Co.. Managers. Chas. Stevens & Son, CITY BOOK STORE. BROWN'S BUILDING opposite the BELL TOWER, In room lately occupied by Schmeer's Confectionery, Largest ail Best Assortment Of novelties In the stationary line usually found in a first-class book store, consisting of BOOKS. FIXE STATIONERY, GOLD PEN GOODS. ALBUMS. CHEOMOS. FRAMES. STEREOSCOPES. DIARIES. All of which will be sold at prices which DEFY COMPETITION. 1. S. The latest Eastern and California periodicals constantly on hand. CHAS.STEVENS & SON. WILLIAH EDGAR, Corner ilaln asd Chen am us Streta, ASTORIA OREGON DIULFR 1.1 CIGARS AND TOBACCO, The Celebrated JOSEPH RODCRS & SONS GENUINE ENGLISH CUTLERY AND THE GENUINE W0STENH0LU and other Endish Cutlery. sxAXxaisriER'sri FAIRCHILD'S GOLD PENS Genuine Meershaum Pipes, etc. A fine stock ol Wntrhe and .Jewelry. Mnrxle sad Breech Ioadinc Shot Ghbh and RtfleH, Revolver. Plstels. and. ABimnnitioH XABINK GLASSES. ALSO A FINK Assortment of fine SPECTACLES!aal EYE GLASSES. r9C3B & kc, 1 g ' THE DAILY AND WEEKLY ASTDRIAHE "D ESPECTED AND COMMENDED BY ALL FOR ITS Impartiality, Ability, Fairness and Reliability. THE PAPER FOR THE COMMERCIAL MAN, FOR THE FARMER, FOR THE MERCHANT, ' TERMS: f POSTAGE 'RRK TO ALL. SUBSCRIBERS..? DAILY. ONE COPY ONE YEAR 59 00 DAILY. ONE COPY FOUR MONTHS 3 00- WEEKLY. ONE COPY ONE YEAR IN ADVANCE 2 00 WEEKLY, ONE COPY FOUR MONTHS l 00 C3l'0!tnia)ters are authorized to act as agents for The Astokian THE ASTORIAN STEAM PRINTING HOUSE HAS THE FASTEST AArD BEST PRESSES, AND TYPE OF THE ZATES1 STYLES, H- We purchae;iaper. Cards. Ink. and other materials of the manufacturers AT LOWEST ISYISti RATES. And can Uierefore afford to ue. as we alwajs do. the best articles-, while enarging OIN"jLV3r 2WCC5X3E3H.-a73E3 PRICES. Cards, Envelopes, Circulars, Bill Heads and Letter Heads. THE EVERY DAY WASTS OF THE COUNTING ROOM AND THE WORK SHOP ARE SUPPLIED AT PRICES "WHICH CAN NOT BUT GIVE SATISFACTION TO ALL. JcS b KL H E, R. HAWES, TWO DOORS EAST OF OCCIDENT, - - ASTORIA. OREGON. MISCELLANEOUS. TRENCMRI) & UPSHUR DEALERS IN SHIP CUANBLESf PROVISIONS, mow, STEEL, COAL, Builders General! HARDWARE PAINTS. OILS, ETC. AGENCY OF THE Imperial Mills Flour and Feed. Chenamus Street, Near Olney, ASTORIA. OREGON ASTORIA. OREGON, BRICK LAYER PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL Orders left at the Occident Hotel, or at mv Warehouse, foot of Beaton Street, promptly attended to. ' T IME. SAND, BRICK. PL.VSTER, LATH, y Cement, and all material- in my line, furnished to order. arSpedal ittention paid to Furnace work and Rinse. Cisteni work warranted Reed or no pay. "AtSan Juan aadNewTacoma Lime. FOR THE MECHANIC, FOR EVERY PERSON. BY M AIT.. Am vn 22 S 5 Dealer in Cannery Supplies of all Kinds. Agent Tor the celebrated MEDALLION RANGE, Ilish CloHets, Low CIoHetM. aud Plain Uaiixen. IRON PIPES AND FITTINGS OF ALL KINDS. Brass Goods, Hose, Etc., Water Closets, Bath Tubs, Etc. all tvurk warranted MISCELLANEOUS. TARNISHES INS JAFiNS THE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR sale en hand and to arrive direct from New York English Lustre Black Varnish, IN BARRELS. Turpentine Aspheitum Varnish, IN BARRELS Benzine Aspheitum Varnish. IN BARRELS 4. No. 1 Turpentine, in Barrels, Brown Japan, in Barrels, No. 1 Coach, in Barrels, White Damar, in Barrels, Coach Varnishes, in Cases. ALSO Silicic Almiiiiiate Paint, FOR IRON AND WOOD WORK. JAKES LALDLAW & CO., 10 X front Street, Portland. AKNDT & EERCHEjST, ASTORIA. - OREGON. Tlie Only Machine Shop And the best BLACKSMITH SHOP In the city. All kinds of ENGINE, CANNEEY, AND STEAMBOAT WORK Promptly attended to. A specialty made of repairing CAJTOJERY DIES, J MACHINE SHOP, NEAR KINNEY'S AS TORIA FISHERY J. H. D. GRAY, Wholesale and retail dealer in. ALL KINDS OF FEED, Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc General storage and Wharfage on reason able terms. Foot of Kenlwi .street. Astoria. Oregon. ,L.