2"Ixr Bn-tta sitreiais
ASTORIA. OREGON:
SUNDAY .
.fl'I KUAM IS. is 3
ThfNpiril 'irt!u Age.
Nothing n tiiisuftTn(xni nf tin
n iietei'inh ciitnry is iihto imtict
a !e in the world f ihuiitt thun
tbe decay of sentiment and Hie in
crease of doubt and repression.
Should Christ come to earth to-day
and preach the doctrines that fell
from His lips amid Judenn hills
eighteen centuries ago, he would
be called a communist; did John
the Baptist reappear and with ho
ly fervor proclaim his mission he
would be sneprcd at as a fanatic.
Were Basil or Augustine, or Je
rome -to announce the doctrine in
the nineteenth century they did in
the fifth, were they to proclaim
the sanctity of the monastic life
they would get but few anchorites
for their desert shrines. "Wore a
call issued for a crusade, even
with a Plantajrenet to lead or a
Peter the Hermit to exhort, the re
sponse would be insignificant.
"Were a nation to revolt as did the
Grecians sixty ycaro :igo no Byron
nor Stanhope would be found to
chronicle their triumph or assist in
their effort to be free. The fervor
and enthusiasm, the ''high emprise1'
of former ages have passed away;
belief has given way to reasoning
and faith is challenged by ques
tioning. And yet it would seem
as though our swinging planet
were only passing through acyde
of transitory impulse. Men now are
not content to know that a thing is
so without knowing why it is so.
what made it so, and how did the
informant get his information.
It is an ajc of doubting- vei2rhin5r,
denying; and at the same time
there is a hanger for more.
But enthusiasm snetus killed.
The reasons arc obvious.
In literature, the man who has
something to say hesitates, lest his
answer should be a snoer, than
which nothing is cheaper. If in
the pulpit his motives are im
pugned, cynicism is fashionable,
and an assumption of indifference
passes for loftiness of character.
Yet this remains as partaking of
the nature of eternal truth: That
the correct instinct of the age, the
progressive impulse of man is sure
to recognize and retain whatever
of natural good may be exhibited,
and as "heir of all the ages1' will
surely reject the impotent and
assimilate tluit which is of lasting
good.
"Those cruel slavery days"'
were for years the theme of the
lovers of freedom who wished to
emancipate the southern slaves.
But the lot of the slaves in the
southern states was bliss itself in
comparison wiih the cruel bondage
in which the Brazilian slaves are
now held. In one district, Souza,
Parahyba a favorite mode of pun
ishment is to whip a slave to ex
haustion, and then rub into the
poor creature's back, salt, onions
and tobacco. One who died un
der the treatment, had, lye poured
into his mouth after death to sim
ulate suicide. Self-destruction is
common throughout the empire
among those wretched helots to
whom oblivion is a happy re
lease from the curae of life.
"Shall the study of grammar
be discarded?" is the question agi
tating present educators. Thr
prevailing system of teaching lan
guage js wrong in principle and
barren in results. Too mucli at
tention is 'paid to obsolete rule
and cast-iron precedent, and too
much rigid adherence is evinced
toward the old fashioned ideas of
"the grammar-book." If the host
of torturing gibberish, dignified by
the name of "grammar," were
tbrorrn out from every schoolhouse
in the country, the rising genera
tiou would be the better for it.
Rev. Jasper, of Virginia, who is
ffctnous as the man who argues and
proves that "the sun do move,"
has made another discovery. He
WJi Adam was seven feet high.
Not a Now Idea. j
The Frenrh. are an invi-ntive !
people, more especialy the Pari
sian French. Thy clniin to have
lately invented a new idea, and
put it into ptartiral execution. '
It is "a spoken neu-hpapcr." Tin
mdis operandi mav ie us fellow:-:
A hull or oji-m hne f mo ler
ate size i hired, a :inull ud.iii-- j
ssii in fee charged and every even j
ing a variety of brilliant talk-r. ;
rehearse the events of the dav.
The solemn talker concise, stiikinir,
and inventing new phrases, di--
cusses political questions. Then
a bright general news talker de
scribes the accidents and crimes.
He savs, for example, "1 we.t
down to the house in such-uml-
such a .street where a husband hud j
shot his wife with a revolver. The
hair of the victim was sj:ch a
color, the wounds were so deep.
I ascertained all the facts rnvsel1".'
Then the legislative reporter wiU,
reproduce the debates with v
personality of the speakers and j
a description of the "scenes1' and j
lively encounters. Then coir.es
the anecdotes and incidents in the
lives of deceased persons, or of
those who are attracting public
attention. A lady gives an ac
count of the latest dinner party, in
full, with a brief description or
illustration of the decorations and
toilets. The dramatic ami musical
critics then do their parts, followed
by the advertising man with
personal illustrations of the man
or woman before and after taking
the plumonary sTup or the
efficient hair restorer.
But the practical working of the
idea was long since forestalled by
an institution which we believe is
purely American.
Annual School Meeting.
milE ANNITAL MEETING OF THE VOT
JL ers of School IMsiiirt Xo.l ulil lii hhl
at tin school house on Mala street, in Ato-
n:i. uat-op county. Oregon, on aioiufay
evening, JUarch 5. 1SS3. for tho purpose f
elrctinjr one Director for three years. ami
one Clerk fur one y ar. Also to 'levy a tax
to support a school for the ensuing year in
said district ; also a tax to pay interest anil
incidental expenses of said distiict; also a
tax to be applied to building a new chool
liosibc, and to transact such other bulnos
as may properly come bcfoie the mcetinz,
JJy order of the Hoard of Directors.
j.g.jjusilei:.
Cirri:.
P.y .T. O. 1J0Z0KT1I, Deputy.
Abtoria, Feb. 17lh. 1853.
&Q fCn TO LOAN IX SUMS to -ui!,
t$v.yjj
oa real iiatttcurlt.
Apply to
BOZOKTH& JOHNS.
Dressmaking.
Plain and Fancy Sewing,
SnitK mode in the Tacct Stylo nad
Gnarantf:cd to Pit
Mrs. T. S. Jezueft.
1I00MS OVETt SIRS. E. F. AVAKItl ?.V.1
FARM FOR SALE.
J OP!-Ell mil SALE MY FAltM AT
A Buekeje i'oiut.uuarKiiappa.cunsi'tnigo-
145 acres, Dwelling Housej
and Improvements;
The place is finely situated ; there ae ahout
1500 Cords of Wood,
And sonio -:0O.ocn ft'et of Lumber Jlifictin.
To anyone contemplating a .Mock farm.
;-aw mill, or trade it ouVrs rare induce im-its.
l'or trnns. etc.. apply to Win. (J. ltis. As
loiia. or J. G. hoss. on the premises. nu
PlraMi&as&Steafflffiiiii.
All Work Warranted.
Till further arrangements, can lie
found at the new Odd Fellows Building
JAS. V. IBi'DIlClCZt.
3K. - E & 2: 3K S 5i,
IEAI.lUt IX
Ha. Oats. Straw.
Lime, Brick, Cement and Sand
IVooii Zellvcred to Order.
Graying, Teaming and Express Business.
Horses ana Carriages for Hire
I)KAU!U IX
WINES, LIQUORS AND CJCARS
FJSWiT t'liASK
SOLID GOLD
JEWELRY,
Scarf Pins, Chains, Watches,
01 every description.
The finest stock of Jewelry In Astoria.
STTAll goods warranted as represented.
GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER.
FJRST GRAND
g.aaisc;
AT
PRIOR TD STOCK TAKING.
We offer SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS
ir. our line cf
Dress Goods. Silks. Velvets.
PlllSllfMS.
Cashmeres ami Arinurcs.
Laces. Hosiery,
Corsets. Cloaks,
Dolmans. Etc.. etc.
a fine ASSORTMENT Of
FLANNEL CGfil FORT ERS.
Biankets, Etc.
Stock Complete in Every Branch.
P3?ael Brothers.
DliALEI! IN 5 14
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as
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glBlankbooks, 1&
1 Schoolbooks,o
q y jkv,i:lrv,.mlvi: uwA.'iEH K
lSPtocrijiii()iMs35pt.K
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PIANOS and ORGANS B
V C !' t .ale on easy Installment plan ; s
q S :Jso winic for rent. S Q
d g SHEET MUSIC & MUSICIANS Q
SUPPLIES.
I KEEP
Tho t et nvnrtinent In the cit v
i lull stock or evcrtlilii2 Kent l
a J5rt -class 15ook, Musc. and
H R'it'tY More, ami mv l'rtfs will S H
j; lie feiiud in every instance ii J,
j S REASONABLE. S Q
Sat tie:-: i.i sTAri,Q
si As: oria, Oregon. S
BILLIARDS! BILLIARDS!
- Jan. 3:a:o3!rr
-5!T:r'nLfr Has ojenod n
X1KZ4UUL1
Temperance Billiard Parlor
X-xt to C o. Ilnmc's Store.
Fresh Eastern and Slioalwatcr Bay
Oysters In every Style
FINEST CI AKS AXI) TOHACCO,
Tw, CitSfC. and Chocolate; Pit. Cakes
Sandwiches, etc., at tht Cotmler.
Ab? 1m conuectiou with the Parlor
A Fine Mlinutlii;; (;alln'.v.
Mm ai Ship Gliaiirllery.
A. VAH DU8EH & GO..
DPALKUS IN
Hardware and Ship Chandlery,
Pure Oil, Bright Varnish,
Binnacle Oil. Cotton Canvas,
Hemp Sail Twine,
Cotton Sail Twine.
Lard Oil.
Wrought Iron Spikes,
Galvanized Cut Nails.
Agricultural Implements, j
PaSnls and Oils, iroccrio. vie.
IT IS A FACT
-THAT-
ieff's VARIETY CHOP HOUSE, on
Concomly Street is the Best in
Town.
-TIIAT-llc
Iiat. Aliray.N ou Ilmid FISESH
Shoal AValcr Bay- and Knwt
orix Oystcxrs.
THAT
"JEFF" IS THE BOSS CATERER.
-TIIAT
Ifc lia brcn Proprietor cr tho "Aitrern
Hotel" lu Kcnppton xevcu years.
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT.
KJj fj a
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Drugs and Chemicals
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& T v
70
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DRUGGIST ft
Pharmacist, ?
astoria,o
tzr
21 C
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Pxescriptlons carefully coiapoundttl j
j jy;i it ;j;ih.
TT PAYS
TO TRADE WITH MB!
"WHO?
FRANK ELBERSON,
SeasiaeBatery & Confectionery.
WHY?
Because my Goods are the Best,
and Always Fresh.
Cakts Candies etc., f urnWiwi f it Wedding
panics, on short nol Ice, and jruar.tneol to
give perfect satbfacilon.
Cikc ornamenllnt; a specialty.
Opposite ii. W. IfunicV.
LAEGE STOCK!
OF
FIIfE CROCKERY
Just Received at
FOAED & STOKES,
IS'
r-0 CilMERTMBK !
ORDER BOOKS, TALLY LISTS,
Time and Credit Cards.
I STOCK BOOKS
LINEN NOTE and LETTER HEADS
-AM)
JOBTRI&'TfSC!
Of all kinds at lowest prices.
We Guarantee Satisfaction !
We have nuw tyjii anil a lare slock
of first class material.
J. F. HALLORAX & Co.
W. S. DEMENT & CO.
ASTORIA. - - - OREGON.
Carry in Slock,
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, TOILET
and
FANCY ARTICLES.
Prescriptions carefully Compounded,
C-MlD CLEARANCE SALE!
to make room for more
Hardware ait Ship Chandlery
A. VAN DUSEN & GO.
. Will sell at cost their eatlrc stack of
HATS AHD CAPS -
AXD
BOOTS AND- SHOES.
These goods must he disposed of c we 2re
soon to receive another large lot of
Hardware and Ship Chandlery
And must have room to store it.
LEATHERS BROS.
BOAT BUIX.DJRIt.S,
Un Stalrn
Over Arndt fc Forcheu' Shop.
Call and examine the work we are doing
iiuu jee me woou we are using, ueioro mak
ing a trade elsewhere.
FIRST-CLASS WORK X SPECIALTY.
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HILL'S ViaiBTIBS.
'GEO. HILL,
PROFllIETOP.
WALTEIt 1'AItKS, - STARE MANAGER
EocMremcnt of an entire
rn:w tx:ltp3:
MISS HELENA RiCHKAN,
The German NiBfctepgalo.
MiSS SUSIE LEE,
enj: and Dance Artist.
MISS MINNIE WlLLiAfKS.
Se io-comic Queen.
MISS KITTY FRANKLIN.
soubi!et:e.
AhO
3IR. GEO. HENDERSON,
Ethftopian Commedian.
Tojiotlivr v.'itli h new
L'nilerthe niauagemen: of
n:oF. crrARLKS kickauos.
All the Old Favorites Retained.
Oj4u nil lite. Vrar. t'erfbriiiance Every
.Vighl. t:mirc ( hanuc or Pro-
urniuiiic Oarr a V,elr.
Comprising all the latent
SOftCS, DAHCES AND ACTS.
Ve give the Best
Variety Entertainment
In the West.
Hie theatre Is crowded uigtitly. and all
vhohn'tf wlt:iesM,il tJe enterbiiumcnt pro-iii)iin-o
it tu be cii:nt to any nlven elsewhere.
Air. Hill as a caterer for tliu public'
auiiescinent fan not be excelled. Anybody
ui-'liin to spend a pleasant evening and
see uirfcliiiK w.t and beauty without vul
garity, should Improve tbe opportunity and
CI'IKP.
The company comprises the following well-
Ktiown aiusis:
Mis Fanwik AValtox.
?.!jss M3iir Uoounrcir.
M n. Waltki: Faukh.
Mil. ClIAS. BABKOW.S.
Jin. VM. mouton.
All o( w hlch will appear nightly in their dlf,
ferent specialties.
Open air concert every evening ; perform
ance commencing at 8; entrance to theatre
on Benton street ; private boxes on Chena
mus street
New Stars iu Rnpid Succession !
A Common-sense Remedy."
Salic ylicA'.
Mo more Rheumatism,
Gout or Neuralgia.
Immediate Relief Warranted.
Permanent Cure Guaranteed.
Five years established and never known la
fail ina single case, acute or chronic. Refer
to all imminent physician and drvoQt'iU for
th standing of Salicylica.
THE ONLY DISSOLVER OF THE
POISONOUS TJKIC ACID TVIIICH
EXISTS IN THE BLf'OD OF KHEU
ilATIO AND GuUTY PATIENTS.
SALICYLICA Is known as a common
sense remedy, because It strikes directly at
the cause of ltheumatkm. Gout and Neural
gia, while so many so-called specif.es and
supposed panaceas only treat locally the
effects.
It lias been conceded by eminent scientists
that outward applications, such as rubbing
with oils, ointment", liuiment3. andsoothing
lotions will not eradicate these diseases
which are the result of-the poisoning of the
blood with Uric Acid
SALICYLICA works with marvelous
oflect on this acid and so removes the disor
der. Ii Is now exclusively used by all cele
brated physicians of America and .Europe.
High st Medical Academy of Paris reports
93 per cent cures Iu three days.
that SALICYLIC a 13 a certain cure for
Rheumatism. Coutand Neuralgia.
The most intense pains aio subdued almost
iustautly.
Give lr a trial. Relief guaranteed or mou
ey refunded.
Thotuauds of testimonials sent on applica
tion. S I a. Box. . 6 Boxes for SD.
Sent free by mail on receipt of money.
ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOR IT.
But do not be deluded Into taking Imitations
or substitutes, or somcth.ng rerommeuded
as just as good !" lult on the genuine
with the name or Washburno & Co
on each box which Ls guaranteed chemlcauy
pure under our signature, an Indispensable
requisite to insure success lu the treatment.
Take no other, or send to us.
Washburne & Co., Proprietors.
287 Broadway, cor. BeadeSC, SEW YORK,
For tale by W.E. UFMENT & Co., and
J. E. THOMAS.
$500 Reward.
We wlllpay the above reward for an v case
of IJver Complaint, Dyspepsia. Sick Head
ache, Indigestion, Constipation or Costlve
ness we cannot cure with West's Vegetable
Liver Pills, when the directions are strictly
complied with. They are purely Vegetable,
and never fall to give satisfaction. Sugar
coated. Large boxes, containing 30 Pills, iJ3
cents. For sale by all Druggists. Beware ot
counterfeits and Imitations. The genuine
manufactured only byJonx C West & Co.
"The Pill aiaker' 181 and 183 W. Jladison
St., Chicago. Free trial package sent by
mail prepaid on receipt of g 3 cent stamp,
W E. Dement, agent.
Pealth is Wealth.
Dr. E. C. West's Nerve and Brain Treat
ment: a specific for Hysteria. Dizziness,
Convulsions, Nervous Headache, Mental De
pression, .Loss of Memory, Spennatorihoea,
Impotency, Involuntary Emissions, Prema
ture Old Age, caused by over-exertion, self
abuse, or over-indulgence, which leads to
misery, decay and death. One box will cure
recent cases. Eaeh box contains one mouths
treatment. One dollar a box. or six boxes
for five dollars ; sent by mall prepaid on re
ceipt of price. We guarantee six boxes to
cure any case. With each order received by
us forsix boxes, accompanied with five dol
lars, we will send the purchaser our written
guarantee to return the monev If the treat
ment does not effect a cure. Guarantees is
sued only by W. E. Dement, dmjrglst, As
toria, Oregon. Oidars by mnil nt regular
prices.
School District No. 1, Notice.
PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING MA
terlal and building school house will be
received by the Directors, at the ofllcc of J.
G. Hustler. School Clerk. In Astoria. Oregon,
until 2 o'clock p. m., on February 24, ls3.
Drawings and specifications may be ex
amined and all necessary Information ob
tained, on application to the office of J.W.
(JearharL
The right to reject any and all proposals
13 reserved.
By order of the Board of Directors.
J. G. HUSTLER,
Clerk School Dlst. No. 1.
ByJ.O.BOZORTH,
Artoria, Jaatury 2'ifU. iti
HS&T& 0iOds !
CITY BOOK
Tho Best Store in the City to get your Money's Worth.
A(iui;s. Ant;;ryph ami IMiorojrmiJh nil -Sizes :.nd Priea.
r.t)t s from a lUisf Xovel to Webcr'3 Ui::tbriJsed ; Geats Jewelry and Cutlery ; Writing
I.rs uCali wn : Stark Twoia' Scrap BKhs : Bible. Prayer Doofcs nndllyiiinab,
AJif tbe Key to HeaToa.
Opera an Marine Glades ; Dnt5litt Instrument-; froai 40 ctmts to 5C0 CO a set
l'-'ank Bo it?,
And 'Tery tliinj: yon could want in mr line. Rxnuii- our jroods add prices before join
el'.-ewltrr-. .. ! STKVKNS JL(fo. City Hook Store.
gtt&zg r.-.- -A.3 i"s;i'gi
--"-----y r rl. -5it.- - 'CVti l f I ? TT 1 I
gj f ben P. Parkar, Master.
'-''Vi-A ForTONTSTG, FREIGHT orCHAK
TER apply to the Captain, or to ir. B. PARKER.
HE NEW MODEL
JBIIliWl
A rtJI.Ii 'STOCK AiWATS ON HAND.
3E3. 3E5.- TT A yTjES,
Two doors east of Occident Hotel, ASTORIA, OREGON.
tfassi aa
(SUCCESSOR TO JACKINS & MONTGOMERY.)
-rM& iTTrr jzTitiu'if'
PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK
Attended io Promptly en Reasonable Terms.
ClIi:AJIL'S STICEJIT, Xcxt to C ! Parker's Store.
ASTORIA, - - OREGON.
CHAS. HEILBORN,
.MANUPACTUKEli OT
FTTRNITTTRB 3s BEDDING
AND DEALEP. IN
Carpets, Oil Cloth. Wall Paper, Mirrors,
Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Picture Frames and Mouldings,
WINPOTV CORNICES AND CURTAIN TOLES
Complete In every brauch.
MARTIN
DEAJLER IN
FURNITURE 55 BEDDIN G
Corner 31aln and Squeiuoqua Streets. Astoria, Orcson.
WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMIKCS; WALL PAPER ETC.
A Complete Stuck.
PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD.
ATA KIIVDS OF F5JRITU15E EErAIRKD AK1 VARNISHED.
A. . All
alien,
(StfeCRSioU TO PAOS & ALLEN.)
WboliHlc atitt rsaJl tlejUr !a
Provl$hB8,
Glass and Plated Ware,'
TROPICAL AHD DOMESTIC !
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.!
Together with
Wines, Liquors Jobacco.Cigars j
Stephana Varieties
GRAND OPENING.
A IIVEIiX CXTEJKTAIX3IEXT-
H&to a new bowline alley, tbe largest and
bt la torn. AdmlttuM kh.
Mew i'sods!
f!
STEADIER' -
;
RANGE CAX BE IIAI) IN AS
TORIA ONLY OF
a S. BAWES,
AGENT
,OALL AND EXAMINE IT. YOU
VILL BE TLEASED.
E. R. HA.WES Is also agent for the
M patent CooMnj Stoye
And other flrst-class stoves.
Furcaco TVorlr, Steam Pit
tinSs. etc., n spooialtr-
-tera5. rejrtSiim,rjtm JW 9
DEALER 1
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware.
A General Assortment of
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents for
Magoc Stoves and Eanges
The Best In the market.
Plumbing goods of all kinds on band. Jot
work done lu a. workmanlike manner.
OLSEN
BITTERS I
F1
Vilmerding & Co., San Francisco.
Loeb &Co.f Agents, Aston.
-? i fzjftt rUStjf
iii i - ' '. i iih :gmBoai J J i
Proposals.
T3ID3 FOR THK HAULING OF THE
iJLJ Toint Adams Packlnrj company for the
enduing season will bo received at the office
of ihe company, at upper Astoria, until Sat-
urday, Feb. 17th, at two o'clock p. ic. " K
W. H. WOOD,
S'r
Xstrfa, Cr., Pels. ith, list. d lwi:
m