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ASTORIA. OREGON:
SUNDAY MAHOH 27, 1SS1
9. C. IUEL.1XI
Bilitor.
Extra Session Talk.
KIHTOKI VU "OKXKroXlRNCK.
Washington, March Sth. The
subject of an extra session of con
gress is much discussed. The failure
of the funding and the apportion
ment bills, and the desire for in
vestigations b- congressional com
mittees of the methods whereby
several Bourbon congressmen were
returned elected in the face of
overwhelming majorities against
them, are among the reasons urged
lor convening the two Ikmisss of
congress in extra session. I f the
inquiries in the southern contested
election cases could begin in May
we might hope to have decisions
before adjournment, and Lowe, of
Alabama; Lynch and Buchanan,
of Mississippi; Lee, of South
Carolina; Stovall, of Virginia, and
other liberals would have their
seats, in place of men defeated.
The slender majority ol the ad
ministration in that body is at
tributable to wrongs which should
"be speedily undone. The vacan
cies created by the elections of
Conger, Hale, and Frye to the
senate and the appointment of
Morton as minister to France
could all be filled by special elec
tions. The apportionment bill
ouscht not to be considered until
-the contested election cases are
settled, if such a course is practi
cable. The sickness of two or
three members on the republican
side might enable a temporary
opposition majority to prevail in
the passage of the apportionment
bill reinforcing by a trick of fig
ures the frauds which many fear
iave been perpetrated in the cen
sus. The failure of the funding
hill will cost the people, in the
matter of interest which might be
reduced, from twelve to thirteen
millions of dollars.
If an extra session should be
called it would enable the Presi
dent to test the sinceiity of those
of the opposition who profess a
willingness to give a hearty sup
port to the administration. Now,
when the new government is just
beginning life, with declarations of
general good fellowship from many
who are of the democrat house
hold, an extra session would per
haps be attended with less friction
than would the regular session
which is to come after months of
time shall have clasped. This is
not simply a party question. The
.sooner the fact can be demon
strated that in each house of con
gress the friends of the adminis
iration are in the majority, the
better for the security of business
stability. If an extra session would
develop the fact that the one hun
dred and forty-eight regular repub
licans in the lower house would be
Teinforeed by half a dozen liberals
already elected, and eight or ten
more who are entitled to seats
'which have been certified to
others, and then if the two inde
pendent senators would act in a
friendly spirit towards the adminis
tration, and perhaps be reinforced
by two or three liberal democrats,
the power of the bourbon democ-
-racy for harm would be ended
These things are all possible, and
the accomplishment of a portion
of the-jn only would remove the
-dread which will otherwise be felt
as to what may happen in congress
iu December. The affairs of the
country are now in good, healthy
condition, which a fair start of the
government would continue. A
long wait might cause a sense of
uneasiness which it would be bet
ter to avoid.
But a prudent friend at our
elbow expressed fears that an extra
session would not enable us to
-forward the matter of investigat
ing the southern election frauds.
He doubts whether the minority
would be controllable, and thinks
filibustering might be the order of
-the day upon all measures and
, propositions distasteful to the
democracy. He says the bonds
which actually fall due and have
i to be met can be taken care of by
surplus revenue, and over one hun
dred millions of fours not yet sold.
He doubts the accomplishment of
anj'tlung substantial at the extra
session, and thinks congress had
better wait for its constitutional
time of assembling, and then that
"the republicans had better pro
pose what is just right, and stand
by it, and if the democrats will
defeat it, let them do so and suf
fer the public condemnation."
All this gives us pause. It is
from a calm, experienced, and
judicious man. But. after all,
the situation resolves itself down
to a fact that the two houses are
about evenly divided. The tug
must come. TIhs sooner it begins
the sooner it will terminate. The
house must judge of the election
and returns of certain members.
"We hardly believe that a majority
of the opposition are prepared to
go to the extent of forbidding by
filibustering tactics the investiga
tions which must precede the de
termination of the right of mem
bers to seats. The democracy
tried the effect of revolutionary
methods in congress in 1S79. They
are too fresh from the disasters
that it brought upon them to be
anxious to try new experiments in
the same direction. It is true that
the failure of the funding bill does
not leave the government in any
very great difficulty as to the
bonds which actually become due
this summer. It does cost some
millions iu the way of interest
which an extra session might pre
vent. We are not ready to believe
that the party which was defeated
in the late election, and which has
the advantage iu the new con
gress of members who were never
elected, will attempt a deadlock in
the government. The party in
power will have accessions from
the more moderate and sensible of
the opposition if any such attempt
shalhbe made. i. ". i.
Visitors to Washington cannot
fail to notice the neat little one
horse Ilertlic coaches which come
uj) to the curb-stone for passen
gers. A beautiful Herdic coach
made of polished maple and birch
wood made its appearance on the
Avenue on the 11th. This coach is
a trifle lighter than those already
in use, and is to be lighted with
gas at night, as are all of the
coaches now on the line, instead of
the disagreeable coal-oil lamp.
Mr. Herdic is having manufactured
a number of two-wheel covered
dog-carts something after the style
of the present Herdics, to hold
four persons only. Thee dog
carts are to run all over the city,
and each passenger is to be charged
twenty-five cents for a trip not
consuming more than a half hour.
The floor of the dog-cart will be
eighteen inches from the ground,
and the wheel a foot higher than
the wheel on the four-wheel Her
dics. The Herdic line is owned
by Peter Herdic, the "Williamsport
millionaire, and Joseph W. Potts,
a well known capitalist of Phila
delphia. Mr. Herdic says that the
beautiful Pennsylvania avenue
should not be obstructed by un
sightly car-rails, and the success of
his coaches will decide the matter.
E. P. Whipple, once so popular
as an assayist, is a recluse, and has
been making a study of George
Eliot.
Minister John A. Kasson has
applied for a letterof recall, and
expects to return to this county
this month.
It transpires that deliberations
of the jury in the Kalloch case
was mainly regarding the six-shot
theory of the defense and self
defense alone was the crround of
the verdict, transitory mania beino
rejected. Lord Airlie has recently made a
large purchase of land in Colorado,
on behalf of a relative who intends
to settle there as a farmer. He is
the author of an interesting article
in the Nineteenth Century on the
United States as a field for agri
cultural settlers.
NEW TO-DAY.
Do you Imagine what is the Finest
and Best Enjoyment and Recreation?
-THE SKW-
-of-
ON COXCOJILY STKEET,
I 1mut than all lit sviiiiiaMtical ami MKHt
f etvbes in the couutry.
TIIK TRS IIX ALMA'S
Aie in Kreat Ytw in Europe JiK how. jumI
why should Astoria May beiiiml. as
THE TEN PIN GAME
U the rheaM4. Ifcalthk-rf. ami most enjoy
able atutt-cmettt Itoc fount.
TIIK VERY ISKSrr OF SAN FRANCISCO
National Brewery Beer,
A.VI I'ZtKK I.X'XCH
Will b- wvcl, ami Uh jtoimI Cwert Orjam
playing swrct strain to cater to yoor Mir.
fonip.Try it, ami Kjny it.
Plotice.
Dr. KiNXEvnriu.nts unarm: to
attend to aiif iUtf u rxi-Pirting at the
INHititaLml hlh uftW for 11k- next few
monvn
LIBERTY HALL.
F.W. STECHHAN U-we ami Manasor
GUAM) "CONCERT.
OXK MGUT OXL.Y !
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1881.
ESPiHOSA CONCERT COMPANY
EUGENE SCIUTZ Business Manager
!WKTl.
1. Dtto, two Pianos, Rondo oo.73...Chophi
Ait. Zoch ami M. Ksplnosa.
2. Cavnlina. Faust"'- ...GoHnod
Mi's.Ieimy Ijuidsmnn.
3. Piano Solo. Flrt Taranteile Mills
M. Ksoinoa.
4. Violoncello Solo. Hercus ...... Schroder
. Earnest Schmidt.
5. Son?. "On w Apan" .. Sullivan
Miss Sylvia GerrMi.
IUKT II.
1. llano Solo, Cannce op. CI. ....KeMt'ii
M. HspinosH.
2. Daet. Hunter Song Kucken
Miss landsman and J!l Currish.
3. VTolineello Solo. Nocturne Dmidoff
Earnest Schmidt.
-J. Song, Si til vivais Ralfe
Mi-s .leiiny landsman.
5. Trio a. Andante u. Presto.MendeKsohii
(For l'iano, Violin and Yiolhu-cllo.)
Messts. Esjrinosn. Couisen and Schmidt.
Reserved seats One Dollar. Box Sheet will
ojH-n at Adlirs Music store.
HAGXCTS (J. CROSBY,
Dealer iu
HARWAEE, IS, STEEL,
Iron Pipe and Fittings.
Pinters anil Steai filters
Goods and Tools,
SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD,
SHEET IRON, TIN AND COPPER,
CaMBFy anft FisSermens Snpplfes
Stoves, Tin Ware and House
Furnisbing Goods.
JOBBING IN SHEET IRON, TIN, COP
PER. PLUMBING and STEAM FITTING
Done with r.eatnsss and dispatch.
None but lira class workmen employed.
A large assortment of
SCALES
Constantly o:i hand.
For Youngs River and Knappa.
The Steaiuer
MAGXET,
C.W.HAMLIX, - - MASTER
"Will make regular trips to Youngs Kiver
cwry Friday and Knappa every Tuesday.
The Magnet is ready for tliarter to any
point on the bay.
For freight or passage apply on board or at
I. W. Case's.
DRESS MAKING.
MRS. F. W. ILLSLEY, - MAIN STREET,
la Slavonic building, next door to Mrs. Derby
Is now prepared to do
FIRST CLASS DRESS MAKING
AND
PLAIN SEWING OF ALL KINDS.
Ladies of Astoria are respectfully solicited
for a share of their patronage.
utrAuency for Iluttricks 1'atterns.
GERMANIA BEER HALL
-AXD-
BOTTLE BEER DEPOT
ChKS liios Street. Astoru.
The Best of Lager 3 Cts, a Glass
Orders for the
Celetateil Columbia Brewery
Ift at tins place will be promptly attend
ed to.
S5yNo- cheap San Francisco Beer sold at
this place
WM. BOCK. Proprietor.
Have You a Horse? If so,
YOU MUST NOT FAILTO GET Kex
DALIS TltEATISE ON THE HORSK, It
Is worth ten times Its cost to every one hav
ing a horse or a team. Its cost is but 25
cents and will be sent inxtpald on receipt
of price, and the money will be refunded to
any who do not think it worth its price.
Address : THE ASTORIAN OFFICE.
anSCELLAXEOUS
g, w. iromK
Wholesale and Retail Dealer
GROCERIES,
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HO,
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ETC., ETC., ETC.,
TIN PLATE
BLOCK TIN, PIG LEAD,
SEAMING COPPERS,
SOLDERING COPPEKS,
SALMON TWINE,
COTTON TWINE,
NET LINES,
MANILLA EOPE,
SAIL CLOTn,
ANCHORS,
OAKS, FLOATS,
MAULS, HANDLES,
muriatic aged,
LACQUER, VARNISH,
TURPENTINE, BENZINE,
COAL OIL,
GUM BOOTS, RICE. ETC., ETC.,
IN QUANTITIES TO SUIT.
ASTORIA. - - OK EG OX.
MRS. DERBY
DKA1.KI: IN
MILLINERY GOODS
Or. Warner's Health
CORSET
"?' C.n only le purchased in
Astoria at
3X1SS. DERBY'S.
i .MaouKii:ui iHiiiuimr.cor-
I r.crof Main and SqiieniiM-lie
A streets.
Barbour's
IRISH FLAX THREADS
Salmon Net Twine.
Cotton Seine Twine,
Cork and Lead Lines,
Cotton Netting, all sizes.
Seines Made to Order,
flax and Cotton Twine,
Fishing Tackle, etc.
barbourTrothers,
511 Market Street. San Francisco
HENRY DOYLE & Co.. Managers.
Chas. Stevens & Son,
CITY BOOK STORE.
BROWN'S BUILDING
opposite the
BKI.X. TOWER,
In room lately occupied by
Sehn.eer"s Confectionery,
Largest ai Best Assortment
Of novelties in the stationary line usually
found In a first-class book store, consisting of
BOOKS. FINE STATIONERY.
UULU 1-K.M liUUDJs, ALJiU.MH.
CHROMOS. FRAMES.
STEREOSCOPES, DIARIES
All of which will be sold at prices which
DEFY COMPETITION.
P. S. The latest Eastern and California
periodicals constantly on hand.
CH AS. STEVENS & SON.
WILLIAM EDGAE,
Corner Main and Chenamus Streets,
ASTORIA OREGON
DKJILES.
CIGARS AND TOBACCO,
The Celebrated
JOSEPH RODCRS &. SONS
GENUINE ENGLISH CUTLERY
AND THE GENUINE V0STENH0LM
and other English Cutlory.
STATIONERY!
FAIRCHILD'S GOLD PENS
Genuine Meershaum Pipes, etc,
A fine stock of
Watrhes and .Tewelry. 3Iuzzle and
Breech Leading: Shot Guns and
RlCes, ItcvolverH. PJwtolH,
and Ammunition
JfABIXK
GLASSES.
AZSO A PTXE
Assortment of fine SPECTACLES and "EYE
GLASSES.
SHIM'
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THE DAILY AND WEEKLY
T)ESPECTED AND COMMENDED BY ALL FOR ITS
Impartiality, Ability, Fairness and Reliability.
THE PAPER POtt THE
FOR THE FARMER,
FOR THE MERCHANT,
TERMS: JJX ItlAIT..
U'O&T.M'K ki:kk to am. subscriiikj:.c.
DAILY, ONE COPY ONE YEAK 9 oo
DAILY'. ONE COPY FOUR MONTHS 3 00
WEEKLY, ONE COPY ONE YEAR IN ADVANCE 2 00
WEEKLY', ONE COPY FOUR MONTHS l 00
ft3"rostinaters are authonzeil to act as agents for The AsroniAX.
THE ASTORIA1ST ,
STEAM PKENTING HOUSE
HAS THE
FASTEST A2TD BEST PRESSES,
AND TYPE OF THE LATES1 STYLES.
j3- "We purchase Paper, Cards, Ink, and other materials of the manufacturers
AT LOWEST J.n'I3i KATES.
And can therefore afTord to use. as we always do. the best articles, while charging
olsrLY m:o:d:e3:o..a.'2?:e3 phices.
Cards, Envelopes, Circulars, Bill Heads and Letter Heads.
THE EVERY DAY' WANTS OF THE COUNTING ROOM AND THE
WORK SHOP ARE SUPPLIED AT PRICES WHICH CAN
NOT BUT GIVE SATISFACTION TO ALL.
X5. B.. H&WSSS,
frefepP8 - :3ii$m
s flHMB"
TWO DOOHS EAST OP OCCIDENT,
MISCELLANEOUS.
TRBNCHARD & UPSHUR
DEAIJJRS IN
ship eHAfmimv
PROVISIONS,
IRON,
STEL.
COAL,
Builders g General
HARDWARE,
PAINTS. OlS, ETC.
AGENCY OF THE
Imperial Mills Flour and Feed.
Chenamus Street, Near Olney,
ASTORIA. ORFGON
ASTORIA. OREGON,
BRICK
LAYER
PLAIN AN'D ORNAMENTAL
IE LAS T IE! :ESJE5 3EL
o
Orders left at the Occident Hotel, or at niv
warehouse. foot of Benton Street, promptly
attended to.
T.BIE, SAND, BRICK, I'LASTER, LATH,
- Cement, and all materials in my line,
furnished to order.
Special attention paid to Furuace work
and Ranges. Cistern work warranted good
mt no pay.
Axent Saa Juan aad New Tacoma Lime.
COMMERCIAL MAN,
FOR THE MECHANIC,
FOR EVERY PERSON.
Healvr
Cannery Supplies of all Kinds.
Awnt for the celebrated
" MEDALLION RANGE,
Erich fleets. Low Closets, and
IMniii Jtanjres.
IKON PIPES AND FITTINGS OP
ALL KINDS.
Brass Goods, Hose, Etc., -
Water Closets, Bath Tubs, Etc.
ALL WORK WARRANTED
- - ASTORIA. OREGON.
MISCELLANEOUS.
VARRMBSMDJJPANS
THE UNDERSIGNED OFFEI FOR
sale on hand and to arrhe direct from
New York
English Lustre Black Varnish,
IN BARRELS.
Turpentine Asphaltum Varnish,
IN BARRELS
Benzine Asphaltum Varnifh.
IN BARRELS
No. 1 Turpentine, in Barrels,
Brown Japan, in Barrels,
No. 1 Coach, in Barrels,
White Damar. in Barrels,
Coach Varnishes, in Cases.
ALSO
Silicic Alimiiiiate Paint,
FOR IRON AND WOOD WORK.
JAMES LALDLAW & CO.,
lO X Front Street. Portland.
AKNDT & EERCBEN,
ASTORIA.' - OREGON.
The Only Machine Shop
And the best.
BLACKSMITH jf
SMUr
In the city. 5
All kinds of
ENGINEL CANNERY,
STEAMBOAT WORK
Promptly attended to. .
A specialty made of repairing "
CANNERY DDES,
MACHINE SHOP, NEAR KINNEY'S AS
TORIA FISHERY
J. H. JD. GKAY,
Wholesale and retail dealer in.
ALL KINDS OF FEED,
Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc.
General storace arid Wharfage on reason
able terms. Foot or Benton street. Astoria?
Oregon.
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