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"An Aduiess."
' We are in receipt of a pam
phlet of statistics, chiefly relative
to t!feeai3uiiil.uid tity o Port
Ian JS&MfcMias for-its title "An
a44r??s.frosntkf people of Ocegon
"- ah3 W53s?5Sgtbn Territory to tire
Congress of the United States, for
the improvement -of the naviga
tion of the Columbia -and-Willam-e.tte
rivers." Jusl vheii pr -here
"the people of Oregon and "Wash
ington .Territory issued this ad-dress-.is
not made clear, but as it
...- bears'tne auijioritative antiounce
""' toent that it was "adopted by the
Portland Board of Trade" on the
"Kfth-day" 6f Becember, 1881, the
i strength of such local endorsement
. . t joiust of course, silence any deiire
on the part qV outsiders to ques
tion by what power of -attorney
" buiQjsjsforal neighbors., acted ior
'the common weaL However it is-
not" well to" look a gift horse in the
moutt?, an&. i ties, brochure, before
us dabs too "good it assurcdlv can
. do.noihann,
3-$R$jandeur and the glory of
. .Portland is fittingly set forth, and
the style of the language but adds
to the charm of the subject. On
page fita-the-geographical state
" -ment is made that "Portland is for
alH practical purposes a seaport
town." Though this will be news
tO'Mnany," ct it iniibt be remem
bered that there are many things
':'."."".' in nature not manifest to those not
gifted with the requioite powers of
discernment.
.... Qa.page "-eight further informa
tion ,is vouchsafed, to the effect
that Astoria is situated "immedi
ately -wftjufr" the bar," and that
"the situation as a commercial en
trepot -is irt "many 1 espects a fine
one." "Orr pag&'nuie occur this
kindjv.npticp concerning Asteria:
"It might be obserC ed that the in
habitants' of Mhis town are very
.!" anxjepftrnmediatc and liberal
"""measures should be taken to make
""tTi&" Columbia' river'more accessi
nKiilP-iSiHPPiner, Yc.i, -pnlv it
"might," nnTl must, could, would
a'ndsheuldelsa'rf: the observation
pFeceding the assertion. Between
pageB"01" alid n "are neatly posted
some instructive statistics in rel.i-
twJFJff' 'work done hi attempts to
equalise the beds of waterway's
east of us. From this we learn
. that the "Willamette Barrier" has
had . 141,394 of Government
m0C5r;4xppndpd in .smoothing it
v. off up to 1S.74-75. AVhat it has
cost Uncle.Satn in the List seven
y&tsSilGiQtvso clear to. the un
initiated. On paj-e twele due
pwaninerlcn-is given by '"the peo
pie .qf Oregon-, and-. Washington
Territory" x -the fact that - by
reason bJtlie-- present deplorable
conditjoiof' (he rivers the nicr-
chateoo"rtla"nd lose considera
bly; but why the inhabitants of
-' thisState and adjoining territory
. -jrt f ;.'- -.Jc J
sljpulcr thus "sp&idlly call tho.at-
tention of Congress -to the fact
tS$ji''wK?5!$"k mei"chants suffer,
, .and leave out all mention ofrothrrs
.wejj Jl another of those little
matters; that jnust be left unsoh ed
Were itpuottoo presumptuous to
evBn suggest, it might not be
wtfojry QJIt'oX. place to inquiieif
"the peopleof Oregon and Wash
ington Territory" couldn't get up
&" something that had a little broader
"t4 scppe.to.it.the ne,t time thevsend
-- an address to-Conj-ress.
aogs
A Karal roller Demanded.
Year after year Congress and
j ".tasLpress spend much time dis-
vv- .cCrasthg the question of the re-
nlmg
of our naval svstem.
Stf&ne upon.jschemc is presented,
t;
a:
-" v" v
ipuiuiiiau aitcr commission
M inSeftheir,repoTts, but nothing is
.Jp?-!?6-? T'ie.gQVJjrnmPnt ships lot
...aS-ajJajgil become useless. Each
. sjiiwi-jdjilg Secretarj' endeavors to
keegjwithm the. pale of the law,
v iSSe; application of such scanty
&"twrqpriatfdn9fls" are grudgingly
. outUo him by L-ongress, and
Frcward-fbr attemptkig.to
io his duty, in torrents of abuse
and ridicule from the partisan
press in h11 sectic ns of the coun
try. The main trouble is that the
Uuited .States his no fixed naval
policy. Congress has jiot in a
pr.fftic.il m inner givpn the attpn
tion to this tuliject wlrch its im
portaupp demands, and until some
cnminnn sene legislation in thi-.
ilirection i enacted, the pist ac
tion will be repeated niitil the
country is left without the sem
blance, pf a . navy. Entirely too
much reliance is placed upon'ha
tional ability to meet any sudden
emergency that may arise, in
which armed vessels would be re
quired to defend - the nation's
honor, and if care is not exercised
the government will some day be
taken at a disadvantage, and be
fore importantpoints can be put
in proper condition of defense,
untold damage can be inflicted
which hundreds of millions of dol
lars will not make good. The in
creasing activity of foreign pow
ers in strengthening their naal
armaments points clearly to the
fact that the peace milleuium is
not in the near future, and tint
we owe it to ourselves as a nation,
to be prepared for any sudden
complication that may arise.
Iliough the world is virtually at
p'eaee, no one can predict how
!on;r sucli a desirable state of af
fairs may obtain. The ,wars of
these dajs are not presaged by
years of muttering and rising
clouds betokening the coming
storm, but aie precipitated with
the suddenness of the tornado
and pass away almost as quickly.
WKat is needed is a wise, gener
ous and comprehensive naval pol
icy, one which shall be framed by
men who can look beyond the con
fines of oiieadministrdtion,and who
can sink politics, personal consid
erations, and aggrandizement of
friends in carrying out a plan de
signed for the honor and protec
tion of the nation bv this arm of
its defence. The government can
learn by observation and experi
ence, enough to- guard against
making such grievous and costly
mistakes as foreign powecs h ive
fallen into; -and it ife not egotism
nor overweening confidence, to as
sert that the ability is in this coun
try to perfect a class of naval es
sels which shall have no superior
among the navies 0 the world, at
far less cost than the cumbersome
craft of- Europe, whenever Con
gress shall have completed its-
plans of a national naval policy.
It is time that the nation
realized the necessity of prompt
action in this respect, and that a
maritime power with a census of
fifty-two millions should show to
the world that it has the pride
and principle to take its place in
the front rank of duty, as well as
power, and that it is ready to use
force, should necessity dpmand, to
secure freedom to the. oppressed
of the world, and to protect its
people, its commerce and its soil.
The London Times published
lately a letter from a Fellow of the
Ro3'dl College of Surgeons in which
he narrated the substance of a con
versation between himself and two
eminent physicians on the subject
of what he terms "domestic poison
ing." Each of the three was able
to refer to a case of the kind that
had comcunderhisindividual notice
and the writer seems to share the
opinion of the great toxicologist,
the late Dr. Taylor, whoso works
are text books on forensic medicine,
that domestic poisoning is of far
more frequent occurence than is
usually supposed, a conclusion
which, having legard to the large
number of persons in the world
whose death would in some wav
bring pleasure or profit to others,
is ' not extraordinary. It is too
probable that a large proportion of
mankind has little conscience about
committing crime if "what's basely
done can be done safely too.".
Information Wanted.
The New York World of the
loth asks: Have the telegraphic
messages sent to Trescott in Chili
by Frelinghuysen been included
in- the documents laid before Con
gress by the State department?
The whole of this miiciable tale!
of American official incapacity and
imbecility at Washington, playing
fast and loose with American in
terests and the honor of the United
States in South America, must be
told before the judgment of the
country on the public sprvants
implicated can be rijrhteouslv
made up.
The work of fortifying dockyards
is proceeding rapidly on the conti
nent. Not onjy are the defences,
of the'German ports and coasts be
ing pushed on with energy and the
roads of Toulon secured against at
tack and generally improved, but
the Austrians are now adding to
the fortifications of Pola. That
empire having a near neighbor of
certainly superior, naval strength,
the resolveof the Austrians to trust
rather to their batteries than to their
fleet is presumably wise. In the
estimates for the current year the
Legislature voted a portion of the
sum necessary to complete the for
tifications which have already been
begun.
Speaker Keifer has snubbed
the great resthete, Oscar Wild.
That artistic grasper after the al
mighty dollar sent in his card to
Mr. Speaker, who, instead of rush
ing forth to clasp the poet in his
aims and commune under the
shade of his big sunflower, rcturn-
ed word that the card should be
left at his hotel. But Keifer is
nothing but a coarse person from
Ohio, and probably never wore a
pair of knee breeches in his life.
ItOltX.
-In Astoria, Teh. 13, 18S2. to L. Hart
w 1; a son. Pcrtland and bail Francisco
papers please copj .
NEW TO-DAY.
MOY & KELLER,
Dealers in all Kinds ol
Fresh and Cured Meats,
CASED R00D3, ETC.
FINE SAUSAGE A SPECIALTY.
Haiti street, Awtoria, Orcson.
Every di frcsli Pork Siusasc All kind?
ol line, iiusage constantly on hand, bst
quality m ine lowest price.
miE riOXKER AND mSTOlIICAI, i0
JL ciety of Oregon ulll hold the aunual
meethiK on Wednesday next, the 22d inst,
at the Library of i'escue X. 2, at 11 A. M.
By order of the X'resldent
S. T. JIcKE.YN, Secretary.
IVTOT10E IS IIEREBt GIVEN THAT the
LN undesigned Committee on Vas and
Jleins of the Common Council or the'City of
Aston 1 Oregon, will reeeUe sealed propo-s.il-1
at the office of the auditor and Clerk of
sild city, until 1 J o'clock noon, of Tuesday,
the 2Sth day at February, lbS for city
bonds, not exceedinc sixty In num
ber, of the denomination of fifty dollars
eich and bearlnc interest not exceeding
eight percent, per annum, as provided for
in ordln-incp -o. -Hi of sa-d city. Jfroposals
must st ite the number of bonds hid for, the
amount they represent, and the Interest to
lie pa'd No bonds will lie sold under par.
The right to reject any and-all bids Is hereby
rcsen ed. I'll AXK .T. TAY LOR,
A. (i hPEXAUni.
1.W CABK.
Committee on Wajs and Means.
Astoria. Feb. 17, ISSi d-td
For Sale.
Per British barlf "Wanlock" duo at Astoria
March 1st.
100 Tons No.l Glencarnock Scotch
Pig Iron,
40 Tons English Foundry Coke,
350 Tons Best Hard Steam Coal.
Apply to AUG. C. KINNEY,
Astoria, Oregon.
50 TONS
LIVEItPOOI. riSUKKY SALT
For s-Ue cheap. Apply to
J.TJ. HUSTLER
dtf Astoria, Dec. 23, 1831.
Health is Wealth.
Dr. K. a West's Nerve and Brain Treat
ment: a specific for Ilvsttri.i. Dizziness,
Convulsions, Nervous Headache, Mental De
pression, Loss of Memorj.bpermator.hoea.
Impqtcncy. Involuntary Emissions, Prema
ture Old Age, caused by 01 er-cxertion, self
abuse, or oier-indulgpiice, which leads to
misery, decay and death. One box will cure
recent cases. Each box contains one months
treatment. One dollar a box, or six boxes
for utc dollars ; sent by mail prepaid on re
ceipt of price. We guarantee six boxes to
cure any case. With each order rccelv ed bi
lls for six boxes, accompanied with five dol
lars, we will send the purchaser our written
guarantee to return the money if the treat-
HlPIlt l1n llf ttfftint 1 (linn S-.......4.
... . u Hw vun;. viitajiuitte: is
sued onlj bj A. E. Dement, dmcbt. As-
w.i, vtifewu. uiuua uy juau at regular
$500 Reward.
We wlllpay the abo e reward for anvcase
nf I trn rnmnT.tn, 1. n t tit.. V. !
ache, indigestion. Constipation or Costlve
ncisw cannot euro with West's Vegetable
Liver Pills, wlien the directions are strictly
compiled with. Thev are purely Vegetable
and neer fall to give satisfaction, hugar
coated. Largo boxes, containing so Pills25
cents, rorsale by all Druggists Beware of
wuuiiniu. am u iu,uiuil ine genuine
m inufictured onlj by John C. Wkst&Co
"The 1 rill Maker' 181 and 183 W. Madison
ou, iiicagu. rree irrii pacKage seut by
m.all.P.reP M on receipt of a 3 cent stamp.
W. E. Dement, agent.
Seining S:ow for Sale.
TrCAT-LY NEW, TIAS ONLY BEEN used
jls pan 01 one season, bize, r feet, 4
foot hold. Good acconunodatlonsfortwenty
- CUTTING PACKTNfJ CO..
tf Eaelo Cliff. W. t
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MISCELLANEOUS.
. V. Allen,
(3UCCESS0K TO FADE & LLKh.)
Wholesale and retail denier In
Provisions,
Glass and Plated Ware,
TKOflCAL AND DOMESTIC
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
Together vvltlT
Wines, Lipors, Toljacco S Giprs
The largest and most complete slock of
Roods in tllelr lino to be found in the city.
Comer olCass-and Squemocqlie Streets,
ASTOUIA. OUFGOX.
p zCt
O u I si-s
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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.
BARBOUR BROTHERS
."ill jlarLet Htreet, Haii Francisco
HENRY DOYLE & Co.. Managers.
B. B. FRANKLIN,
UNDERTAKER,
Corner Cass and Squenioqlie streets.
ASTORIA. ... - OUEGOX
DEALER IK
WALL PAPER
AND
WINDOW SHADES
AND
UNDERTAKERS GOODS.
Preliminary Announcement !
Wreckage Auction Sale.
Saturday,' Feb. 18, 11 a. m
T am Instructed to oiler at nubile auction.
at my sales room, a large lot of
SniPS' PROPERTY
Recovered from tho stranded Barks O.
Broughton and Harvest Home, consisting in
part of all sizes of
Ropes. Ship's, Goal- and Kissing,
Iiantorns. etc-, etc.
21 Boxes Coat Xalls, lot of FlnishlDS
-talis. Sledge Hammers. Axe lielves.J
ror further particulars see posters.
E. C HOLDHN. Auctioneer.
Sheriffs Notice.
THE STATE. COUNTY. AND STATE
School Taxes for the year USl, are now
due and can be paid at my office at the Court
House. A.M.T-WOMBLY,
wnu onena ttutAtuivwuevkwi. i
MISCELLASEOrS.
Geo, We Hume
Wholesale and Retail Dealer
ix
GROCERIES,
Provisions, Lumber,
ETC., TC ETC.
Eishermens and Cannery
SUPPLIES
A SPECIALTY.
AGENT FOR THE
San Jose Fruit Packing Company.
ASD THE
San Francisco Chemical
ASTORIA - - - OREGON.
MAItTIX rOACD.
j. j. stokhs,
FOAUD & STOKES,
V holc-alc and 1 etail dealers in
Yood and Willow-ware,
' GRGGEHIES,
Tobacco, Cigars, Wines and Liquors
rOKEIGN AND DOMESTIC
Fruits and Vegetables,
A-D
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
AND
General Commission I-Ierchant3
AhTOIirA, OKEGOSr.
Next to Oregon Railway &. Nav. co's Dock,
diw
DILL'S VARIETIES.
GEO. HILL, - - - rEOITJETOR
WALTER TAUKS, - STAGE 31ANAGEK
Open nil Hie-car, Pcrronumicc r,v ry
M-Iit. Entire tlia-azc or Pro-
srauimc Once a t) ccb.
Comprising all the latest
SONGS, DANCES AHD ACTS.
The thcalrc is crowded nfj-btly, and all
nliuhae v.itncsMd tue intertaTuineiit pio
nouiice it to be eoual to any glveu elsewhere.
Mr. Ililf as a caterer for the miblic's
f amusement can not he excelled. Anybodi
uuiug hi speim i picisuiu CTc.iinn tua
ee sparkling wit and beauty without ul
ganty, should improve the opportunity and
tome.
The company comprises the following well
known Artists:
Miss Fasme Waho.v.
Miss Louise Cook,
Miss Mollie CnmsTr,
Mr. Chables Kohlee,
Mk. Tuos. OncisTT,
Mb. Joint Cook.
Mit. Milton Joiivsox.
Mk. Josr.pn rETrr,
Ub. Walteh Parks."
All of which will appear nightly in their dif
ferent specialties.
Open air concert every c enin-; ; r erform
ance commencing at 8: entrance to theatre
oa lientnn street ; pnvaio box.es on Cliena'
mus street.
FOR SALE.
S.300 RoTci Tin Plate, jr-atle
U. V. or equal;
G5 Tojss Wo. 1 Seotcli Pig Iron;
OO Tons JJcst rousUry Colco;
All to nrrlve by British bark Tv-aulocl:.
Due at Aston Tciiniarj ?3th.
Terms cash on delivery.
AUG.CKIXXnV.
HnABQiurrEES depat:tmet.of
the Columbia. Vancouver Barrac'vS. TV".
T., Nov. a-. Ibbl.
Written propo-f-us-Aili be received brtoe
unilersUned. at Vancovver liarracks, W.T.,
until March Mit. 1SS2. for the rlcht ul exctu-
she seinin" on the Fort Stevens. (I'olnt
Adams) Military Itesenatiou. dunnK tho
next flshlnc season. The iij;ht to rt jict any
or :dl bids. a.s m jv be deemed best. i re.
served by the undersigned.
o.D.anncN.
Mai. and Ass't Act. General, Brc'.et Briga
dier General U. S. Army. dtf
Stephans Varieties !
GRAM) OPENING.
A MVELY EXTEJ&TAIS3IET.
Have a new bowlintr allcv. the lareest and
best in town. Admittance free.
Califoenia Stoeei
rice
Lacking room to store our. immense-stock
we shall dispose of all
REMNANTS ON HAND
Worsted Dress Gopds, at 20 cts. per Yardj. ,
comprising Plaids, Brocades, etc., etc., -ranging
from 5 to 15 yards.
Nonpareil Dress Goods, at 10 cts. per Yard:
FLANNELS, CLOAKINGS, SERGEs7etc,7-etc,
of all shades and quality. Being impossible to classify -from
the fact that our stock is
m
Beyond in quantity and quality anything ever seen in
Astoria.
We have a large amount of remnants in LACES
and EMBROIDERY.
5000 Pair of Ladies' White andColoretlHosv
slightly damaged,' 10 cts. per pair, usual price 35 cts.
Remember our stock of Gents' ware is unsurpassed in
quantity, quality and Price in this or any other market. ?
$55rI3e sure and call on the old Reliables.
Postoffice Corner, Astoria, Oregon.
TheBossOoffee and Tea Pot
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13. .M, M
TWO DOORS EArf OF OCCIDENT,
Alt lit IO
.R.Rrrfi.
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IDS
pmiifTiiisi.
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rHE ASTORIAN- . '
STEAM PRINTING' HOTJSE
HAS THE
FASTEST AXV BEST BEESSES, '
AND TTJ3E
- C3- Y'e purchase Paper, Cirds. Ink, and other materials of the manufacturern -
t
And can therefore afl"onlto uso. as we alvay$ido. tho best articles, while eharglBa
to All ! !
M.VY BE HAD OF
SOLE AGENT.
Also, Asent for the celebrated!
Buck's Patrnt Cook Store,
MEDALLION RMGE,
STEAM riTTIiyjS A SPECTALTY.
None but the best workmen je-sjj'oytd.
All work aranteed orno.chae. -
AWES,
ASTORIA. OBEGON
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OF THE LATEST STYLES.
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