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S en Mi fjaiftj Ijtftoriim. ASTORIA, OREGON: TUESDAY JANUARY S, 1S THE DECADENCE OF THE NATIONAL LEGISLATURE. Amid the changes and vicissitudes of latter day politics nothing -will strike the keen observer more forc ibly or bring more pain to the true American than the palpable degener acy into -which the senate of the United States has fallen. This body, which, from its place in our govern ment, from the method of selecting its members, and from the evident intention of the framers of the consti tution, should be the embodiment of the highest wisdom and the clearest statesmanship of the country, no longer numbers among its members the leaders of thought and politics. The giants have departed from its halls, and the pigmies there sport in solemn mimicry of the grandeur that is gone. The bray of the ass is heard where the lion's voice once echoed its tones of thunder. The very spirits of Webster, Clay and Benton have passed from the portals of the capitol, and their memory alone re mains to hallow the halls in which their triumphs were won. -Seattle Post-IntclHyenvi r. Not the least among the causes of the state of affairs on which the Post Intelligencer comments is the pre valence of committee government Everything is now done in commit tees, and the speaker of the house is the most potential man in the nation. He can dictate through his commit tees all foreign and domestic policy of the government for two years. The system is gradually crystalliz ing into unpleasant shape. Probably the bast wav out is to change the con stitution and have a cabinet govern ment. Place the members of the president's cabinet in congress, let them take part in debate and as their policy prevails let them continue in office or resign. Signs point that way, and in that"' direction lies the only adequate remedy. THE SOUDAN. AiL that part of Africa south of the Sahara, extending about 4,000 miles east and west between Senegambia and the Nile, and from 10 to 15 de grees in width, is called the Soudan. It is a very populous region. Besides the 10,000,000 inhabitants of the Brit ish, and Portuguese possessions in Western Soudan, there are, according to Behm and Warner, 38,000,000 dwelling within the 531,000 square miles of Central Soudan, and 3G,807, 000 occupying the G5S,000 square miles of the remainder. South of this is an equatorial belt of about 1,522,000 square miles, with a popula tion of 43,000,000. The Soudan and equatorial provinces, conquered and occupied by Egypt for the purpose of suppressing the slave trade, have a population estimated at about 50.000, 000. Such immense masses of the people living in barbaric indolenco and ease, indicate a very fruitful land, which might, under civilizing aus pices, become the seal of a mighty commerce. At present it is governed bj' Arab chiefs and other Mohamme dan slavo traders, who maintain armies and govern by terror, com pelling their black subjects to pro fess the Mohammedan religion, but otherwise caring for them no further than the exigencies of the slave trade may require. El Mahdi's force is probably nothing but a confederation of these slave-trading chiefs. Their resources and their relation to the vast population of the Soudan are "not such as to warrant the belief that they can mobilize armies capable of carrying on an aggressive war north of the Nubian frontier. , .IOHN .MOUKISSEY'S REQUEST. Speaker Carlisle's agony over the arrangment of congressional com mittees has recalled a story of Schuy ler Colfax and John Morrissey, when the former was speaker and the latter had just abandoned pugilism for statesmanship. Morrissey entered the speaker's room one day, when Mr. Colfax was working busily at the formation of committees, and, plac ing a box on the table said: "Mr. Speaker, here is a box of the best brand of cigars sold, and I hope you will accept it as n present from me." Colfax thanked him, and then Mor- ( rissej' centinued: "And now, Mr. l-Speaker, I want you to do me a favor." Colfax at once pnt himself on guard. "What I want," added the 'other, "is for you to put me on the committee which has the least work and holds the fewest meetings." "Oh, I will. I assure you I will, with pleasureF' exclaimed the de lighted speaker, sure, now, of satisfy ing at least one man: and he put Mor rissey at the tail end of the Commit- . tee on Revolutionary Pensions. A Chicago edito- who publishes journal in th6 interests of mining ex presses his opinion that 4mining, with the great enduring wealth of the nations of the future hidden in her bosom, stands silent like a mighty mountain range in the grandeur of lier miohtv lmwer. irhflr fli clmrlnTc . -. i - , .. or the wings of a polluting vulture crosses the sunsliine of a glory that stretches across a continen t" Mb. BhiXiTxgs, the new Northern Pacific president, owns 15,000 shares of preferred stock of that company, ' and 24,000 shares of the common. He also.owns $1,000,000 of the first mort gage and $250,000 of the second mort gage bonds. A noveii banquet took place at the Hotel TJellevue, in Philadelphia. It was the third annual dinner of the Last Man's Club, formed three years ago. It has seventeen members. Each member must attend the dinner annually. Death, serious illness or separation by great distance alone excuses. At every dinner a place is kept for each absent member, whether living or dead, and dishes and wine are served opposite their empty chairs, the same as if they were pres ent. A curious and elegant tankard of beaten silver, filled with wine, is passed around the table and quaffed by each one present until emptied. As each member dies his name will be engraved on the tankard until finally the last man, surrounded by the over flowing plates, the full glasses and the empty chairs, will drink to their memory alone. Then the dinners will cease and the tankard will be CDme the last man's property. A New Yobk paper says: "Death has been busy in high places this year." This is an elegant way of re ferring to the many executions which took place in "83. NEW TO-DAY OCDEITAL ILL MONDAY AND TUESDAY, JAN. 14 and 15, TIIE ISIIIXEXT COMEDIAN. John S. LANGEISHE THE IMl&TDl. XX t 3VEL5SG III his amusing creation, tlio "SIMPSONS" nml the "SKEPTICS" In the Funniest combination of Mirth and Laughter ever belore the public TUESDAY EVEXISG, ENTIRE CHANGE OF BILL, "Matrimonial Oddities, and the "Gentleman from Ireland." Tickets now on sale at New York Variety Store. Stockholders" Meeting. milKKi: WILL HE A STOCKHOLDERS' JL meeting of the I'oint Adams Pjickins Co. at their office, at Upper Astoria, on Thursday. .Tnniiarv 17th, at 10 o'clock a. m. uy order or the i.o:inl or Director. W.T. CH UTTER, 3-1 k Secretary. Annual Meeting. ANNUAL MEETING OK THE STOCK hnlilcrs of the British America rucking Company will he held at the residence of C. Holmes, in Upper Astoria, Januarv 18th, 1884. lly order of the board of directors. B. YOUNG. President. Annual Meeting. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK holders of the British America Packing Company, Skeena, will be.held at the resi dence of G. Holmes, in Upper Astoria, Jan uary 'join.issi. Bv order of the hoard of directors. GUST HOLMES, President. Notice. TnEKE AVI LI, BE A SPECIAL MEETING of the Astoria Social Club at the rooms of Hook and ladder Co. No. 1, Tuesday evening. January 8th, at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to be present. Bv order of M. C. CROSBY. C. W. STONE. President. Secretary. Notice. TVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE x undersiyned has been appointed the as signee of I. ,1. Arvold, and all persons hav ing claims against said L J. Arvold are un titled to present the same duly verified to me at my office in Astoria. Oregon, within three months from this date, Januarv 5th. ISSt. C. IL PAGE. d-Cw Assignee of I. J. Ar old. NOTICE TO PILOTS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL whom it may concern that there will be a meeting of the Washington Territory Board or Pilot Commissioners for Columbia Rier and Bar, held at Ilwaco. W.T., on the 15th day ot January. A. D. lBSt, at 10 o'clock A.M. Done bv order of the Board. C. A. REED, Secretary. December Jth.lSSr.. d4t-lt FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET. AT MILS. GEO. KILLER'S, NEXT DOOR to Weston Hotel. FOR SALE. IN LOTS TO SUIT. FROM fl ACRES TO -10 acre tract in S. W. corner of Chas. Stevens' D. C. Title perfect. For particu lars inquire at office or N. D. Raymond, City Hall ; or on the premises of O. D. Young. Astoria, Nov. ad, 1883. FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET lt3' the Sight. Day, Week or Month WITH OR "WITHOUT BOARD, With use of Parlor, Library and all the coni- lorts ot a iiome. i erms reasonable. Apply to MRS. E. C. nOLDEN. Cor. Main and Jefferson Sts. NOTICE. OTATE AND COUNTY TAXES A RE NOW Kj due aud payable at mv office. A. M. TWOMBLY, tf Sheriff Clatsop Co, Notice. TnE ACCOUNTS OF THE LATE .FIRM of A. M. Johnson & Co. have been placed in the hands of Wheeler & Robb for collection. All parties knowing themselves to be indebted to said firm are hereby noti fied to settle the same within thirty days from the date of this notice. A. W. BERRY, Assignee, per Wheeler &RoDb. Astoria, Dec 20th, 1883. d-tf PLUMBING, Gas and Steam Fitting DONE BY RUDDOCK & WHEELER. JLT fair rates. Also a complete stock of goods in our line. Estimates given and work guaranteed. Cass street, in rear of I O O F bulldisg, next to Gas Co's oQlce. CLOSING OUT Auction Sale -ON- TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, At I :.'tO and 7 I 31.. at Oarl Adlor's Old Store. DEALERS. ATTENTION ! The special attention of Traders in Toys. Notions. Fancy Goods and Cigars is called to this auction announcement. I am instructed by Mr. Carl Adler to take possesion of all the tock reniahi'ne in his old store on Saturday innniiiu; uet. and close it out at public vendue, positively WITHOUT ANY KESKRVK, IIIXIIKAM'K Olt INTKBFKK-KNCi: ON" HIS PMrT. The sale will commence at half-pa-t one o'clock on Saturday afternoon, and be con tinued in the evening and so on until all is sold. The goods (for which he cannot pos'.bIy find mom in his new store) counts in part of Fancy aud Plain Stationery. Books, Albums. Picture Frames. Chromos. Ebony Brackets. Hall Pockets. Toys, Fancy Glass ware. Jewelrv. Clocks, etc. Also. Twenty Thousand DOMESTIC CIGAItS: Uuiips. Counters and Shelving. K. C. IIOXTDKA. Auc'r. The A 1 F.it Sailing Schooner "GEN. BANNING," 1.1 tons regMer. w ill leave Astoria, on. or about JAftTARY 10th. tSSS. FOR Gray's Harbor. All freight now in Astoria, or that max be shipped by the O. IS. & N. Co.... caw or the steamer "General Miles," for ( : ray's Harbor, prior to the date of iailiug. will go forward without delav. For further information ap ply to J. H. I). G HAY. Astoria, Oregon. Steamer TOM MORRIS. THIS SEW and Favorite Itoat IS NOW HEADY FOR BUSINESS AND can be chartered for excursions, special parties, etc., at reasonable rates. A general stcamboating business transacted. V. BOELLINK, Master. REMOVAL. The Astoria Passenger Line WILL AFTER THIS DATE HAVE ITS i? headquarters a its Stables next to B. B. Franklin's, two doors blow Thk Asto KiANofllce. First-class Li very service. Carts with horso furnished, for one dollar per hour. Carriages on application The Astoria Passeiiger Line Hacks will leave for Upper Astoria from the stables. Horses taken to board. MRS. T. O'BRIEN. For Sale. FIVE HUNDRED CORDS DRY 1IEM lock Wood, which I will deliver at the houses of customers for St a cord. Draying or all kinds done at reasonable rates. R. It. MARION. Mrs. R. QTJINN, GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, Crockery and II:iss-:ire. -A. IFixUL Stocls., NEW GOODS CONSTANTLY RECEIVED. Northwest corner Squemoqua and Main Streets. niT-nm WEI. EDGAR, Dealer in Cigars, Tobacco 'and Cigarettes Meerschaum and Brier Pipes, GENUINE ENGLISH CUTLERY Revolvers and Cartridges. Stop That Horse! From Slipping. USE THE PATENT SHOE. George McLaiie TTAS JUST RECEIVED A PATENT JUL Horseshoe from the Patent Oflice. for the purpose or preventing all classes or hors es from slipping on plank, or steep roads. Horses shod with this shoe WILL NOT SLIP. A trial will convince anyone. I keep Two FirHt-oIaHs'SIiocrs in my shop. Try the NEW SHOE. eB"Corns and Contracted Hoof cure a specialty. No satisfaction no pav. GEO. MrLANE. CHAS, A. MAY New Store, New Stock Toys, Fancy Goods Tobacco and Cigars. FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC A FINE ASSORTMENT. Squemoqua street, next door to the Empire Store. nl7-Gm J. HESS. A. M. JOHNSON. Astoria Sail. Loft. MANUFACTURERS OF SAILS, TENTS, AWNINGS. TARPAULINS, rything else pertainuu Business. And everything else pertaining to our Lowes tPrice and Best Work For your fonty, At the Old Stand. Leave yonr orders and get your work done at once. J. HESS & CO. Oregon. Astoria, G. A. STINSON & CO., BLACKSMITH1NG, At Capt. Rogers old stand, corner of Cass and Court Streets. 8hlp and Cannery work, Horseshoelnc. Wagons made and repaired. Good work guaranteed. You Are Sure , AT THE ruilBIlUic bCJrlllsiiill OF ASTORIA. OHAS. HEILEOEN. F TJ R 'N I T U "R FOR lOJl lffiG85 Library, Parlor, Chamber and DINING R00JV1. in WALNUT, CEEEEY, ASH, AND MAPLE. We are without a doubt showing tii Largest and Most Complete line of CHAMBER St'ITS in tins city, unrqualed in Design, Work manship and Finish. We Carry an IMMENSE STOCK OF CARPETS of All Designs and Colors in Body, Roxbury, nml Tapi'stry Brussels, Three Plys, Exlrsi Supers ami Ingrains. wjj.MBnww?wHiyrrM,H .i. iv.'w.Trirwavaiwaaaa FOSTER'S THK Are not excelled by any north of San Francisco. Nothing but the best dispensed, and every convenience for the com- 8 fort of Imported Wines, Liquors and Cigars. The Most Complete Establishment in Astoria. AT THE EtfTBANCE TO THE 0. R. & K". DOCK. S&ZESr SiJl"HrS HOSPITAL, ASTORIA, OK EGOS rimiS INSTITUTION. ILNDEUCAllK OF JL the Sisters of Chanty, is now ready tot t he reception or patients. Private rooms for the acrm:not!:tt!on ot any desiring them, rnticnts admitted at all horns, i!.iy or ir.iii. No phvbician has exclusive right, ewn patient is free to and has the privilege employing any physician they prefer. United States ninrlsie Seampn who pay Hospital Dues, are run tied to Free care and attendance at thlsllo pital during sickness, l'ennits must be ob tained lor United States Marines at the Cim torn House. SlSTEKS OK CHAltm JL.Jl.-a- BITTERS Wilmerding & Co., San Francisco. Loeb & Co., Agents, Asioria. Stockholders' Meeting. THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE GARI baldi Packing Co. will hold a meeting at the hall of Astoria Longshoremen No. l, ia Astoria, on the 8th dav of January. 3St, at 9 a. m. for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, and to transact such business as may come before the meeting. CHAS.AYICKSTROM. Astoria, Dec. 21, 1SS& dt jpiiiBfi jl mil toffifc to be Suited House i F I TJ i H I N I T u u : 2. I B THE EXCHANGE. guests. H PIANOS -AND GANS SM ALL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF ALL KINDS. FINEST VIOLIN STRINGS, Slieet HVTtisIo, Piano, and Organ Instructors -CELKBKATED- k-r!STEGK & ENABE PIANOS ! -USED BY ! President of United States" 1 "Governor of Oregon' i Astoria Musical Society, Mrs. J. VY. Conn, of Astoria, And other prominent persons. Pianos and Organs of many leading makes, wholesale and retail, including CELEBRATED TABER ORGANS. AM) MO.'DEKFCL I LITTLE GIANT STECK PIANO Largest House on This Coast. GAKDNER Bros., 165 First St., Portland, Oregon. The Portland and Astoria STEVEDOBE COMPANY Ls prepared to contract with masters anil consignees ot vessels for the Loading and Unloading of Vessels AT EITHER PORT. Promptness and satisfaction guaranteed In all cases. eafly foi Bisks 4 FRANK L. Fresh Fruits FANCY GROCERIES. TER apply to the Captain, or to EMPIRE STORES RE-OPENING ! Fine Goods Reduced Prices Ladies desirous of procuring Goods unequaled in Style and Tinish will take pleasure in examining our Stock of SILKS, SATINS and DRESS GOODS. IN THE GENTS' FURNISHING DEPARTMENT, Everything is Complete and of the "best. PRAEL BROS. (SUCPESSOR TO JAOKIKS & MONTGOMERY.) PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. ' CJLE AliUS STREET. Next toC L Parker's Store. ASTOHZA, - THE NEW MODEL A TVLJj STOCK AI.WAYS ON HAND. S3. :E2.. TT A. W JbJIfil, Two doors east of Occident Ilotel. ASTORIA, OREGON. jr. oi.skx. .T. OUSTAFSOK. MARTIN OLSEN & CO. DEALERS IN elE FTJRNITTTEE Sa BEDDING. Corner Main and Squcnioqna Streets. Astoria, Ores&a. WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMINGS; WALL PAPER! ETC A Complete Stock. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD. AM, KINDS OF FURNITURE REPAIRED AND VARNISHED. YOIT CAN TAKE THE CAKE! And by Buying it at F. B. ELBERSON'S SEASIDE BAKERY Yon will be sure that It is worth taking. Every Variety of Fine Cakes and Confectionery Special Inducements For the Holiday Trade. Candies, Chrhtmas Tree Trim mings, Etc. The Best Quality or F1t-io BreadL Delivered every Morning SEASIDE BAKEEY, J B. F.IiBERSO.V, Proprietor, Shiloh's Cough ana Consumption Cure is sold by us on guarantee. It cures consumption. Sold by W. E. Dement. PARKER. Vegetables STEADIER CLARA PARKER Eben P. Parker, Master. i3 For TOWING, FREIGHT or CHAR- H. B. PABKEJB. DEALER iy Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agent3 for Magee Stoves and Ranges The Best in the market. I'uimblng goods of all kinds ou hand. Job work done in a workmanlike manner. RANGE CAN BE TTAT rN AS TORIA ONLY OF E. M. MAWB9, AGENT CALL AND EXAMINE IT, YOU WILL BE PLEASED. E.R.HAWES Is also agent for the filet patent Mw Stove And other first-class stoves. Fnrnaoe "Work. Steam FiU tiaSs. etc. a specialty A. JOHXSOX. California Exchange The best of California and Foreign Wines and Liquors Kept Constantly on Hand Domestic aad Foreign Clears of the best Brands. NATIONAL BREWERY BEER. On Coucomly between Benton and Lafa yette stretts. lm 8EORGE GOBLIER FOR TILLAMOOK. (Weather permitting.) The new Steamer jL. 33. FXZ3XX. N.P. JOHANSEN, - - - Master. Will leave for TILLAMOOK, on FOR SAILING DATES AND PABTICU lars apply to J. G. HUSTLER, Mala street Wharf, Astoria ; ALLEN & LEWIS. Portland ;.T. L.8T0RY Tillamook. ' ;