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ASTORIA. OREGON:
THURSDAY......
-FEU. 1G ,1832 j
J.F.IIAH.On.lX
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More Accnralo Area
Geogkathijzs and other statis
tical works havo for the last two
decades given areas of our stated
and territories as nearly correct as
it was possible; yet it was always
felt that exactness in the matter
of square miles had not been
-reached. Bur the admirable sys
- tern of statistics compiled during
the taking of the last census com
prised an exact calculation of areas
,of surface, as well as compilation
of other important tables, and the
result is now published.' The gen
erally accepted statement relative
to areas receives a violent shaking
up. The area of Oregon was al
ways put down at 95,274 :quarc
miles; California, 18S,981; Nevada,
104,200. . The new -surrey, ac
cording to the reports of the tenth
census, show that our own state
has 96,030 square miles: Califor
nia, 158,300; Nevada," 110,700;
these figures differing materially
from lormer ones. But even for
the new figures absolute exactness
can not be claimed, close approxi
mation being the most tint ran be
admitted.
Our total area of states and terri- j
torics, exclusive of Alaska, can be
easily remembered as about three
million square miles the census
figures being .1,025,0000! which
55,G00 are water surface such as
lakes and rivers. Alaska would,
probably, add half a million square
miles; Rhode- Island is the smallest,
with 1,250 square miles. Next to
Texas come California, Nevada,
Colorado, with 103,925 square
miles. Oregon, and then Minne
sota with S3,3G5.
There is a wide contrast be
tween these six states and thf six
smallest; Rhode Island with but
1,085 square miles of actual land
surface; Delaware with 2,050;
Connecticut with 4,900; New Jer
sey with 7,815; Massachusetts,
8,315.: and New Hampshire, 9,305.
" But there is no less an inverse
contrast in, the influence these lit
tle commonwealths have exerted
upon the history of 'our country.
The largest count' In any of the
states is "Nye county, Nevada,
with about the smallest population ;
the smallest county is New York
county, N. Y., with by ar the
largest population. There is" au
other striking contrast. Dakota
heads the territories (exclusive of
Alaska) with an r.ya of 149,100
square miles; .rnd .Montana- fol
lows closely with an area of 140,
0S0. Dakota asks to be divided
before she enters the" Union, but
she is already smaller than Texas
or California and hasn't got half
the population of those- states.
Texas will undoubtedly be divid
ed into four states, each one larg
er than New York or New Jersey
together. The ratio of water to
land area affords another source of
contrast among the states and ter
ritories. Proportionally, Rhode
Island has the most water in hers
105 Fquare jnilcs to 1,0S5 of
land. Maine, Florida, and North
Carolina are other examples of
large water area, including bayous
and inlets. - As a contrast wc find
arid Arizona with 100 s-quare
miles ot of water surface to 112,
920 square miles of land: and her
neighbor, New Mexico, with 120
square miles of water to 122,400
of land.
Independence.
Tiik Salem Statesman quotes
approvingly an Eastern i hetofical
fusilade in which occurs the singu
lar statement that . a newspaper
cannot bo independent and con
sistent. The Eastern man was
mistaken in writing it and the
Statesman is worse mistaken in en
dorsing it.. The opinions of a
newspaper have a value propor
tional to the freedom of thought
on the part of its proprietors. Of
course, at this day, a man that has
no opinion on political matters is
a foel: a roan that is afraid to ex
press bis opinion is a ceward: and
any. man has a right to be wrong.
Time was when any and all news
papers had to have a stronsr bias
either ono wav or the ether: when
the views of the editor were eager
l ly looked for, and the opinions of
one man moulded the opinions ol ,
. his readers". That era has passed
i -
away: it passed when died Blair,
Rhttt, Ritchie, Prentice,. Bennett,
Raymond, Greeley. The parly
whip can no longer be laid upon
the backs of thinking men, least
of all upon men who refuse to
train blindly with raw political re
cruits and swallow, implicitly, all
that they are told. Faith is a
good thing in religion, but it will
not give .any man his true bear
ings in politics. A newspaper
that "holds the mirror lip to
nature," that acts as a reflex- of
whatever of import is going on,
that gives credit for good wherever
found, and castigates evil wher
ever it exists, must, assuredly,
have more influence in its utter
ances, than the "organ," be it Re
publican or Democratic, that can
see no good in any man or men
who happen to bo on the opposite
side.
This uovernment is a govern
ment of checks and .balances. It
needs two great parties: it will
always have them; the nearer
those two parties are equal nu
merically the better the class of
men put forward for office; the
better the government, the more
prosperous, the nation. 'Tis the
province of the indui'knkent
newspaper to contribute toward
this desideratum by refusing to
throw mud' at merit or attempt to
clothe devils in the robes of angels
of liirht; 'tis the privilege of the
independent newspaper to riee in
the sunlight of truth above the
mist and darkness of political in
trigue, and, "discerning the right
to proclaim it; 'tis the prerogative
of the independent, newspaper to
refilse to "crook the pregnant
hinges of the knee that thrift may
follow fawning,'' by giving Tin-
worthy men to know that it can
not be coaxed nor bullied nor
bought to advocate any party
creed or party cry that is inimical
to the eternal principles of inde
pendence that underlie the' insti
tutions of our country. But some
mne who finds difficulty in defining
his-terms may say: "You can't be
neutiaL' No, indeed; a paper
that tries to be "neutral" is a sort
of hermaphrodite, ncjther fish nor
flesh, man nor woman, horse nor
alligator. Neutrality is as differ
ent from independence as a green
scummed frog pond is from the
current of the Columbia. Neu
trality cowers in the earth; 'inde
pendence dares to disagree, and
opposes anything that tend to
injure the common good. An in
dependent newspaper is not neces
sarily an iconoclastic one; there is
ho need to go around breaking
images, but there is great need in
this age of gas, glass, glare and
dazzle, ol shams and bladders, to
be able and in duo position to
show up unworthy motives and
give due credit to all honest effoits
for the right.
NEW TO-BAY.
Notice r Application to l'iirrli:i,- Tim.
bcr Lauds.
TT S LAND OFFICE. VANCOUVER. W.
J . T., February 8. 1SS2.
Notice, is liercbv eiven that in compliance
-.! 1ia ...wt.'it tm.u f4 fl.A nAt nf finnraan
apprmed June 3, 187s, entitled "An act foe
the sale or timber lands in tlie State or Call
fomla. Oreson. Nevada, and in Washington
Territory," Ambrose Foster, of Taclflc nran-
ty, Washington Territory, lias this day tiled
in this office his application to purchase the
northwest Hot Hoc. 20.ToAvnship 10 North
of Knncc 3 West of the Willamette meridian.
Testimony in the above case will bo taken
oeiorc tnc jierK oi ine uisinci i;ouru. ai
Ovstcrvillc. W. T., on Tuesday, the 2Ttli day
of April, 18S2. Any and all persons claiming
adversely the above described land, or anv
portion thereof, arc hereby required to Ille
their claims In this ofllce within sttv (tsu)
dajs from date hercor.
l'KED. W. SPARLING,
7-wlOt Ueslster.
.Voder of Application to I'nrclmxc Tim
bcr Laud".
TT -S LA.ND OFFICE, VANCOUVER. W
I J . T.. February S. 1SS2.
Noticfc is hereby given that In compliance
with the provisions of the act of Comrrcss.
approved Juue 3, 1878, entitled "An act for
me sale oi uniucr launs m me aiaies iu Cali
fornia, Ore;on, Nevada, and in Washington
Territory." Leander Foster, of Pacilic comi
ty, Washington Territory, has this day filed
In this office his application to purchase the
southwest H of Sen. o. Township 10 North
of Range 9 est of the Willamette meridian.
Testimony In thcabovp case will bo taken
before tho Clerk of the District Court, at
OY.stcrvillc. W T.. on Tuesday, the 25th dav
of April. 1SS2. Anv and all persons claimin;
adversely tue saia acscriDeu iana. or any
portion thereof, are hereby rconired to file
their claims in this office withm sixty (CO)
uays irom uaie uereoi.
FRED. W. SPARLING.
7-wlOt Register.
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NEW TO-DAY. MISCELLANEOUS. MISCELLANEOUS. I?ET3 "F-.-.
- -Tn-eSios
'fM to.wr.vAMvM Wholesale and Retail Dealer U g6j
EStrszc s'atoee:,!
Pianos and Organs j
f all makes constantly on hand. Aho h J
full stock of :
TIOLINS. GU1TAES, BANJOS, AC-
COUUiiOJSS, t'UJXUJiKTliSAS.
IIASMOMCAS, FLUTES.
Also a largo stock of the'best of
VIOLIN AND GUITAtt STRINGS,
SHEET MUSIC,
AND .MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
A well as everything else belonging to a
1 irst Class .uusic Store.
Pianos and Organs sold oniue monthly In
stallment plan, or for rent.
Carl Adler's Book Store.
The largest stock of
Blank Booksttnd Stationeiy
Of c cry description.
School Books. Bibles, roetieal
Woiks, Albums and
Gold Pens,
Besides a full and complete
sM stock of everything usually
. ni.jib 111 a, ,,,-1, ,Vj.u,ULV rwn
Store. Also, news depot and agency lor
every paper and periodical published.
CARL ADLER'S VARIETY STORE
oca Watches. Clocks and .lenelrv.
rJ5vN.O Pocket and Table Cutlery,
ly I SH Yankee Notions and Tos.
It" js$ Picture Frames and Chromes.
asVHaSjBaiiy carriages, a complete
assortment, -vrcnery, cic.
New goods by ccry steamer. The public
are invited to examine my siock ami prices.
CIIENAMUS ST., - ASTORIA. OREOON.
T AN"I OFFICE NOTICE.-Land.otnco at
J J Vancouver, i . T.. 1 cbruary 13,lSsi.
Notice i3 hereby siven that the following'
named settler has filed notice of his infection
to make linai proof in support of his claim,
and that f nid proof will bo mode, lieforo tho
J udse of tho Probate-Court, nt Cathlamet. V.
T.,on iiendar: March 20. 18S2, viz: Elijah
C Nehon. homestead aonlication No. 211j.
for tho cast V- ofputhwost H of Sec. 24. T. 9
., i;ii . no qpnes mo i.niowmg witnes
ses to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of'said land, vii: George
Jla-.hairay. Irani: Charles. Jesso Graham, J.
, F03ter, all of Cnthlamet, W. T.
7-irtt FRED W. SPARLING. Register.
AUCTION SALE.
FRIDAY. FEB. 17,111.11.
Valuable Residence Lots ! !
Instructed by Hr. D. ;. Eos I wiH sell at
my salesroom. a.s abote. to the highest bid
der for cash, the following described prop
erly in Olney's Astoria :
T.ois St. -I. ". (. mid 7. in ICIocU
Tio. Tl.
The same block on which H elected the
haudsomo residence now occupied by A. W.
Kerry, llsq. Intending buyers of real estate
are requested to examine for themselves
the availability of these line lots for building
purposes.
Also, at same time and place, I u ill sell
Lot S. in Itlocli 125. T.ot ii. In
Rloclr 180.
ALSO:
J.t 7, In lilocli 300, L.ui 5, in
Block 107;
r.ut 4, in BlorU 130. Lot :t. iu
Clock 140.
Warranty deed.
11 C. UOI.DEN, Auctioneer
Prelimina'ry Announcement !
Wreckage Auction Sale.
Saturday, Feb. 18. 11 a. m
I am instructed to offer at public miction,
at iny sales room, a large lot of
SHIPS PItOI'EItTV
Recovered from the stranded Barks G.
lirouchton and Harvest Home, consisting In
liartofallslzesof
Ropes. Sliip's Gear aim Rigcliirj,
Lantprns, otc-t etc.
til ISocs ISont Xnlls, lot of I'liilshlus
Nails. Slctlge Hammers. Axe Iiclrcs.
For further p.1rticulan see posters.
E. C. IITJI.DEN. Auctioneer.
Health is Wealth.
Or. II C. West's Nerve and Brain Treat
ment: a speciQc for H.Werla. Dizziness,
Couuilslons, Nervous Headache, Mental De
pression, I.oss of Memoir, bnennatorihoca
Impotenc. Involuntary Emissions, rrema
turu Old Age, caused bv ovcr-exertlon, self
abuse, or over-indulgence, which leads to
misery, decay and death. One box will cure
recent cases. Each bov contains one months
treatment. One dollar a box, or six boxes
for five dollars ; sent by mail prepaid on re
ceipt of price. Wc guarantee six boxes to
cuie any ease. With each order received by
us Jpr six boxes, accompanied with five dol
lars, we will send the purchaser our written
guarantee to return the money If the treat
men: does not effect a cure. Guarantees is
sued only by W. E. Dement, dmsglst, As
toria, Orezon. Orders by mail at regular
nrlees.
Painter and Ruflher,
DEALERS IX
OLNEY, - - - OREGON
W arranty Uee 1 s, quit claim deeds
and mortgages, for a ale nt this office.
f3pJBa3gg3gagSgp
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levied
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fM,,,l,w, .. (GROCERIES. p
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Ptavisiom,
OS'QksS'Vs
Glass and Pialed Ware,
TKOl'lOAL AND DOMMsllC
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
Together v.uli
WillBS, Liquors, TotaCOS Cips
The Urgent and most complete stoel: of
goods Ja their lino to be found in the city.
Corner of Cass and Squenuicjlut St recti.
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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.
BARBOUR BROTHERS
5li Jlnrkct Street, San Francisco
HENRY DOYLE &. Co.. Managers.
B. B. FRANKLIN,
UNDERTAKER,
Corner Cass and Squemoqhe sticcts.
A9T0EIA,
OREOON
DEALKB IX
WALL PAPER
AND
WINDOW SHADES
AND
UNDERTAKERS GOODS.
HKADQUAKTEKS DEPAiraii:!.T OF
the Columbia, Vancouver lfcirracks, W.
T.. Nov. 20. 1881. Jt ,
Written proposals will hereceUcd by tho
undersigned, at Vancowcr Barracks, w. T.,
until March 31st, 18S2, for the right of exclu
sive selninc on the Fort Stevens. (1'olnt
Adams) JlUitary Reservation, dunnc tho
next llshlnp; season. The right to reject any
or all bids, as may be deemed best, is re
served by tho undersigned. ,,
O. D. Crl.i.
llaj. and Ass't Art. General, Rrcvet Briga
dier General U.S. Army, dtf
$500 Revard.
We will nay the above reward for any case
of Liver Complaint. Dyspepsia. Sick Head
ache, indigestion. Constipation or Costive
ness we cannot euro with West's Vegetable
IJver Pills, when the directions -are strictly
complied with. They are purely Vegetable,
find never fall to give satisfaction. Sugar
coated. Large boxes, containing so Pills, 25
cents. For sale by all Druggists. Beware of
counterfeits and Imitations. The genuine
manufactured onlv by Johx C. Wnsr & Co.,
"The Pill Maker," J81 and 183 Vf. Madison
St., Chicago, free trial package sent by
mall "prepaid onrecelDt of a 3 cent stamp.
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vwntfvag Pi'mnoin-np i .niv-i ttm ""sS'.W
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! TWO DOORS EAST
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i?islieriuen.s and Cannery
SU.PPLIES
A SPECIALTY.
! AGKNT -FOR THE
san Jose Fruit' Packing Company.
' AND TIIK
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San Francisco Ohemical
WORKS,
ASTORIA - - - OREGON.
MAIST1N l'OAIlIl. J. J. STOKHS,
F0AEB & STOKES,
Wholesale and retail dealers in
Wood and Willow-ware,
GROCERIES,
Tobacco, Cigars, Wines and Liquors
FOUEIGN AND DOMESTIC
Fruits mid Vegetables,
AN'D
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
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General Commission merchants
AKTOHIA, OISF.GOV.
Next to Oregon Ballu.iy & Nav. Co's Dock,
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KILL'S VARIETIES.
GEO. HILL, -WALTEH
PAKKS,
- pitorKirror.
STAGE MANAGER
Opru all the Year, l'crl'ommuce Evrry
Nlsht. ' Entire Chance or I'm-
cruuinie Once a fetU.
Comprising all tho latest
SONGS, DANCES AND ACTS.
The theatre, is crowded nightly, and all
who have witnessed the entertainment pro
nounce it to be equal to any given elsewhere
Mr. Hill as a caterer for the "public's
amusement can not be excelled. Anybody
wishing to spend a pleasant evening and
see sparkling wit and beauty without vul
garity, shouhl Improve the opportunity and
come.
The company comprises the following well
known Artists :
Miss Fannie Walton-.
Mis Louise Cook,
Miss Mollie Citnisiy,
Mi:. Chaisi.es Koni.EE.
Mr. Tiios. Ciimsiv.
Mr. Jons Cook,
Mi".. Milton Johnson,
Mr. Joseph Petty,
Mk. Walter Parks.
All of which will appear nightly in their dif
forcnt specialties.
Open air concert every evening ; perform
ance commencing at 8 ; entrance to theatre
on Benton street ; privato boxes on Chena
mus street.
FOR SALE.
S.aoo lluxcs Tin 1'late. Rrado
B. V. or equal;
03 Tons JVo. 1 ScotcJi I'lg Iron :
:tO Tons Best Founctr)- Colte ;
All to arrie by British bark Wanlock.
Due at Astoria February 25th.
Terms cash on delivery.
AUG.C.KINNE1".
NOTICE IS HEP.EBY GIVEN THAT tho
undersigned Committee on Ways and.
Means of tho Common Council of the City of
Astoria. Oregon, will receive sealed propo
sals at me omce oi uic Aiiauor auu uicriv oi
said city, until 12 o'clock noon, of Friday,
the 17th day of February. 1&S2, for city
bonds, not exceedimr two hundred in num
ber, of the denomination of fifty dollars
eacn ana Dcanng interest noi exceeaing
eight per cent, per annum, as provided for
in ordinanco No. 4ts of said city. Proposals
must state the number of bonds bid for, the -amount
they represent, and the Interest to
benald. No bonds will be sold under nar.
The right to reject any andnll bids is hereby
reserved. ri.Anio. xakluk,
A.G.SPEXAKTH,
I. W. CASE.
Committee on Ways and Means.
Astoria. Feb. C,lS8i d-td.
SHIPPING TAGS
THE BEST DUALITY, WILL BE SOLD
by tho hundred, cr by tho box, printed cr
plain, to suit smiomcn,
The Asto&ux oEca.
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Cards,' Envelopes, Circulars, Bill Heads and Letter Heads.
THE EVERY DAY WANTS OF THE COUNTING ROOM .AND TBE
WORKSHOP ARE SUPPLIED AT PRICES WHICH CAN-
NOT BUT GIVE SATISFACTION TO ALL."
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MAY HE HAD OF
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SOLE AGENT.
Also, Aacnt tor the celebratedd
Buck's Patflnt Ch Store,
MEDALLION RAKGE,
STEAM FITTINGS A SPECIALTY.
None but the best workmen employed.
aii worn guaranteed orno coarse.
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