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C2 ftc gutty jftraw ASTORIA, OREGON: SUNDAY MAY 17.1835 IirSSIA AND THE UNITED STATES. Russia has always been tbo friend, woll-wislier and helper of this coun try, and has stood by us loyally in times of peril. England, on the other hand, and speaking of its ruling classes, has until recent years, only treatecl us with open or covert en mity or lofty contempt; and, in view of the facts of even recent history, England could hardly reproach us if, in a contest, the people of this coun try should side against it with its foe. It is not generally known, proba bly, how true and loyal and unselfish a friend Eussia was to us in the mel ancholy days of our civil war. Eng land's treatment of us stirs up bitter recolleotions even now; her greatest and best men would have been glad to behold this nation's overthrow, and did no little to encompass it Perhaps Russia did not prevent that catastrophe. But if she did not, she at least prevented a combination against this government that would have added foreign war to our civil strife, and moreover she stood ready to fight in our behalf and without expecta tion of reward. Alexander IL and Gortschakoff were upon the side of the United States government from the beginning. "I was very much impressed with the real friendship felt by the Russian government for the United States," says Simon Cam eron, who succeeded Cassius M. Clay as minister to Russia in the winter of 1661-2. It was a friendship steadily maintained through our darkest hours and in the face of great Euro pean pressure. ''Russia alone has stood by you from the first and will continue to stand by you," said Gort schakoff in Ootober, 1862; "wo desire above all things the maintenance of the American union as one indivisi ble nation." The next month Napoleon IIL made his prop osition that France, England and Russia interfere to arbitrate a peace in this country; but while England wavered, Russia promptly declined. Then when it was feared that En gland or France would recognize the confederacy, Gortschakeffsaid: "Tell Mr. Seward that the policy of Russia in regard to the United States is fixed, and will not be changed by the course adopted by any other nations." Those wero gloomy times indeed. There was a" general fear, amount ing almost to conviction, that some action of Franc e or England would involve us in a foreign war; and Simon Cameron is responsible for the declaration that Russia was se cretly pledged to take sides with us in that case; that this was the real object of the ostensibly friendly visit of a Russian fleet to the United States in the winter of 1863-4; and that the purchase of Alaska a few years later was in reality prompted by Mr. Sew ard's desire to show Russia our grat itude. Russia was partly guided, no doubt, by memories of thq Crimea. Then as now the Russians regarded En gland with implacable hostility; but the motive, so far as it was the real one, only brings into stronger relief ths hateful part which England played in that sad drama; and it would be unjust to say that Russia was not as well governed by a warm friendship for this nation. Russia has indeed always shown it. As far back as the beginning of the century Catherine sided with the United States when England was proclaim ing her hateful doctrine of the right of search of our shipping. And Alex ander was particularly interested in us because he was then in his heroic struggle with his nobles for the lib eration of the Russian serfs, and clearly saw that our own bloodier warfare must have a like issue. A PROGRESSIVE MINISTER. In New York last Sunday Rev. He ber Newton, in his sermon, said: "Immediately after death in the house the minister's visit may be welcomed, but the chief thought is given in many households at such times to milliner and the dressmaker. Too often funeral costumes are in re ality the parade of grief. There is the custom of following the body to the grave. In milder and more equit able climates how beautiful the cus tom, but how irreconcilable with the conditions here to-day and during many portions of the year. The cub tom is attended with inevitable risk through our winter. There are ex ceptional days when the ground is dry enough and the air mild enough to allow of such usage without peril, but when storms rage the observation of the custom is wrong. Again and again I have concluded service, feel ing as though I could scarcely stand, and after suoh service, claiming one's sympathies in a heated crowded house, there follows the long drive to a suburban cemetery and standing with uncovered head around the grave in inclement weather, the service is rendered at tho imminent risk of one's future work on earth. Another custom which is wrongly conceived to be duty toward the dead is that of interment As wo now practice it, the custom is to me unspeakably re volting. The dead are a standing menace. No sanitarv science in our homes can save us from perpetual danger while the homes of the dead violate the laws of nature. From our graves gasses are liberated to poison the air, the fountain heads of water are tainted and the germs of disease are turned up to the surface of the earth with every change made by the cemetery superintendent I hope to see the introduction of cremation." Capt. Ketcedt of the steamship Germanic, which got in to New York last Sunday was struck by a tremendous wave on the night of May 4th about five hundred miles west of Fastnet He was in the pilot house and the spray prevented him irom seeing the wave until it was about one hundred feet from the ship. It swept over tho boat and rushed along the deck like a Niagara. The top of the pilot-house was crushed in and fell on the Captain's head, knock ing him down and stunning him for a moment The firmly-braced winch just abaft of the forecastle, weighing a ton, was lifted and hurled into the hold; the rigging was carried away; all the compasses were lost and the railings were twisted into fantastic shapes. In his twenty years' experi ence in the Atlantic, the Captain says he never had seen such a wave. He believes the disappearance of many may be accounted for by such waves as 8 track the Germanic. NEW TO-DAY. FOR LIVERPOOL DIRECT! The fine A 1 Iron Barque "Haddingtonshire," 1119 Tons ltcRlster, Will be READV TO RECEIVE FUEIOHT AT ASTORIA about JUNE lvt or earlier II required. Will be taken at REASONABLE RATES. For particulars apply to SLUSUPi, UliUlMJll & ix., Portland, Or to P. L. CIIERUY. Astoria. The Fine Iron Bark "REMONSTRANT," Will be placed on the berth at Astoria im mediately, for Salmon loading to LIVERPOOL. Rate of insurance by this vessel Is the low est quotable. For particulars apply to U MEYER, WILSON & CO. Portland. Or GEO. W. SANBORN, AMorla. HARD TIME! Everybody is complaining of the de pression prevailing In all the avenues of commerce and industry. THE CAUSES that brought hard times to our doors, are manifeld: overproduction may be mentioned as the chief factor, but the QUESTION OF THE HOUR is, how can we avert a general bust up ? It is evident that something must be done, and done soon. Simple talk wont neip. we must not indulge In luxuries, we must economise aud be careful. If you are in need of anything, inquire for prices: don't trade in a certain store because Mr. Jones or Mrs. Brown do, think for your self. Now, for instance if we oner TO THE PUBLIC a certain article we know that no other store in Astoria can afford to sell the same thing at the same price, because goods are from 25 to 35 per cent cheaper now than they were when the old stocks were bought Having opened a general Dry Goods and Clothing store only recently, we bought our stock at greatly reduced fig ures, and we bought for cash besides, which means a further reduction of G per'cent, so that we are ahead alto gether as far as prices are concerned. At any rate we invite the reasoning public to call and compare prices and if anybody can ao Detter we win not claim anyt to be e The Low Price Store OP ASTORIA. (Next door to A. Van Dusen & Co.) P. S. Tho latest designs in ladles' nectwearand summer goods in genera! have just arrived. I. COHEN. SIAJOS-OEKEBAIi IBWIN St DOTTELL. One by one those who took part in the late war are called to join the silent ma jority, leaving us only tho memories of their actions. Major-General Irwin Mc Dowell, who died at midnight, on May ith, 1835, was one of tbebrnvest, although one of the most unfortunate of tho Union generals. He was born in Franklm county, Ohio, October lTtb, 1818, and in 1833 graduated from West Point. Ho served in the Mexican war and gained distinction for his gallantry. Upon the outbreak of the late war ho was appoint ed to command and organizo the troops concentrated at Washington, receiving me commission 01 ongaaier-geuorui. On July 21st, 1861, ho fought and lost tho memorable battlo of Bull Bun, al though his defeat was mainly due to the inability of General Patterson to hold Stonewall Jackson in tho Shenandoah valley, who then reinforced the waver ing troop3 of Beauregard. In March, 18G2, McDowell was made major-general, being given control of tho "First Corps" of the Army of tho Potomac. This was done at the instance of Secretary Stan ton and to it McCIellan ascribes the failure of thePeninsula campaign, as Mc Dowell was prevented by Jackson from coming to McClelland assistance. Mc Dowell long bore the odium of failing to co-operate with McCIellan but tho records snow tunc no acteu Btnctly nwiccoru auco with tbo orders of tho authorities at Washington. Ho shared in tbo unfort unate "Pope" campaign of 18G2 and on September 5th was relieved of his com mand. In 18C3 ho was president of the court for investigating cotton fraud? and of tho board for retiring disabled soldiers. After tho war ho commanded, in turn, the "Department of the Pacific," the "Department of tho Atlantic," and tho "Department of the South." On tho death of General Meado ho was promot ed to tho rank of major-general and placed upon tho retired list in 1882. The Roscoe Oyster and Chop House. The Best Cooked to Order in First Class Style. WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF jFjrte Xc Oream Alex McCrca & Co., PROPRIETORS. Genevieve street, lear ol Adler's Costal Palace. Open liny and Xixhr. IjAXI3E2S. GOTO Mrs. Malcolm's Millinerv Parlors FOR SPRING AND SUMMER HATS. A large and well-selected stock on hand. i.n uuuua uciu;; acuurcu ctaj uaj. A complete line of Ladles' READY-MADE UNDERWEAR, with prices to suit the limes. CHEAP CORSETS a specialty ; also a large assortment of the Best Grade of CORSETS. Children's SCNBONNETS, Just received. All the LATEST NOVELTIES, In SILK SUAHFS. HOLD ailU SILYEK LACKS and ORNAMENTS are kept at this. The Cheapest SllUInery Ilonse in Astoria. No charge for trimming when material is purchased at the establishment. T. G. RAWLINGS, Wholesale and Retail Dealer In Tropical, Domestic, Green and Dried jb'.bfi.TTXE'S. MJTS. CANDIES, DRIED MEATS, ETC. Fiic Clears and Tobacco. Next door to I. J. Arvold's. Squemoqua St. Proposals WIIL BK RECEIVED BY THE UXDER signed at tho oQlco or the Ihvaco Steam 2av. Co., In Astoria Or., until 2 r. m. Mondays May 18th, 1885, for rebuilding the steamer "Gn.Canby." Also for building a now nun ana caoin, according to plans and specifications. The boat to be built In As toria or Portland. The company hereby re serve the right to reject anv or all bids J. 11. D.UKAY, Agentl.S.X.Co. To Rent. nriHE FIXE BUSIXESS STORE FOKMEK- JL IV OC location. occupied by J. Pilger. A desirable Appiy 10 C.S.GUXDERSOX. For Sale. A FIXE HOUSE AXD LOT SITUATED on Benton street : will be sold for S800. Apply to this offlce. For Rent. " THE HALL OVER D. L. BECK & SOX'S can be rented for Public gatherings. Application may be made to the executive committee of the Astoria Ladles ' Coffee Club. Mn. BERGMAN. ains ritAEL. MK3. CHARTERS. To Rent. FINE BUSIXESS OFFICE. CEXTRAL ly located. Apply at this Office. Board Of Equalization. NOTICE is hereby given that the committee on ways and means of the city of Astoria will meet as a board of equalization for the purpose of examin ing the city assessment roll on Tnesdny May 19. 1835, at 10 o'clock a. m. Isaac Behgmax, Chairman. Attest: T.S.Jewett, Auditor and Clerk. &rfcbiAL ANNUUNutftatN 1 1 Have Received in immense Stock OF SFRIN6 GOODS, TO BE SOLD AT PRICES LOWER THAN THE LOWEST. iRem.em'ber THE EITCFIKIS STORE, Dealer at Wholesale ami Retail m Furniture, Bedding, Oil Cloth, Wall Fapsr, Window Shades, Mouldings, Etc. Astoria Furniture Co., Dralew Furniture, Bedding, PICTURES, Monloi, Carpets, Matting;, Picta Frames, Inflow Sliafles, etc. Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts. v0? THE LEADING PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE NORTH WEST WILL BE IX ASTORIA A SHORT TIME, Juat Kast of Odd. Fellows Xtalldlncr, SoM GoB Jewelry, Scarf Pins, Chains, Watches, Pianos and Orjrnns of the 15 est lunlic at tlicCowest Prices. The finest stock of Jewelry la Astoria tWAH rood wnrrantpil i rpnrwontod. I GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER. San Francisco and Astoria PACKET LINE. Cnrryin; freight; running every twelve day?. THE SCHOOXKR ten or BERTIE MINOR, Will be on berth In San Francisco from the nth to the 14th Inclusive. Freight - $1.50 per Ton. S.II.IIARMOX, 31C Stuart St., San Francisco, Cal., CLATSOP MILL CO.. Astoria. r-NO PRIMAGE. DO YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY? A VERY LARGE STOCK OF Fine Boots and Shoes TO BE SOLD AT EXTREMELY LOW PRICES. FOR A SHORT TIME OXLY. Come and Get Rare Bargains AT THE SIGN OF THE GOLDEN SHOE. I. J. ARVOLD, Agt. WILL Faster AXD EASIER Than any oth er axe made. Hundreds of woodmen tes tify to Its supe riority. It goes Deep and KeTer Sticks. CARNAHAX & CO., AgeaU Astoria. Price, S1.C0. ft?3Tr- flUPIET I cut AXE J.C.TruIlinger 4 Carpels, In Wall Paper, Mirrors, II. Du BUIiSSON, Manager. Hquemoqna Street. easide Bakerv FKESH BREAD Delivered in any Part ot the City. FINE CAKES A SPECIALTY. Home-Made Candy Made Daily: The Trade Supplied: Fine Pastry: A First Class Establishment. Prices to suit the times. F. B. ELBERSON, Prop'r. ASTORIA IRON WORKS. Bektox Street, Nkar Pai:kek IIouse, ASTORIA, - OREGOX. GENERAL MACHINISTS AND BOILER MAKERS. LAND ani MAEINEEEfflES BoilerWork, Steamboat Work and Cannery Work a spe cialty. Of all Descriptions made to Order at Short Notice. A. dTtVass, President. J. G. Hustler, Secretary I. W. Case, Treasurer. johx Foz.Superintendent. Notice of Application. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEX THAT THE undersigned Intends to apply to tho Common Council of tho city of Astoria, for a license to sell wine, malt and spirituous liquors lu less quantities than one quart, for a period of one year In a building front ing on Main street and situated on lot 4 block 9 in the city of Astoria as laid out and recorded by John McClure. E. PAPMAHL. M. STUDZINSKI, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER. Watches, Jewelry, Clocks, OPTICAL GOODS. ASTORIA, OrceoH. All Goods Best Quality, and Low Prices. Notice of Application. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEXTHAT THE undersigned intends to apply to the common council of the city of Astoria at its next regular meeting, for a license to sell wine, malt and spirituous liquors In less quantities than one quart, for a period of one year in the building, fronting on Water street and situated on lot 4 north half of block 135, In 8hlYely's Astoria. J. -. HAMILTON. Tr -THE FINEST- Family Groceries, Provisions nd a; r! -AT- Corner Benton and Opposite Custom sesssseszzb: nxAr.FJt fa ss. la III K 1 t& 3K K H Sfls k A I.I. AT Low Down Prices ! Hay, Oats', aifl Straw, Lime.. Bric, Cement, Sanfl ani Plaster Wood Delivered to Order. Se TER apply to the Captain, or to i "f TWIM 'itttf MwJJFT VSSSwggWTrM: THE NEW MODEL m$ mJBsmfi ; jail ? wfe A FUIiI. STOCK DEALKK Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Vtere. A Geueral Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Ranges The Best In the market. Piumblng goods of all kinds on hand. Job work done In a workmanlike manner. PLUMBING. GAS FITTING. AND CANNERY Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. Chenamus Street, Next to C. lu Parker's Store. 31. OLSEJf. MARTIN OLSEN & CO. DEALERS IX FXJKNITUBE 3 BEDDING Corner Slain sad Squemoqua Streets. Astoria. Oregon. WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMNGS; WALL PAPER, ETC A Complete Stock. PRICES AS CHEAP AS aTTAHTY WILL AFFORD. AI.T, KIISDS OF FUKIWTUBE KEPAIBEI AKI TARNISHED. Change of Agency. We hTC appointed MR. O. F. MORTON Our Selling and Collecting Agent at Astoria. All those wishing to purchase a flrst-class SEWING MACHINE, or to make pay ments due us will please call on Mr. Morton. Headquarters at B. S. "WORSLBY'S Sales room. The Singer Mfg Co., 92 Morrison Street, Tortland, Or. Carnahan & Co. SUCCESSORS TO I. W. CASE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN 6ENERAL MERCHANDISE Corner Chenamus and Cass streets. ASTOBIA - OREGON FOR LIVERPOOL DIRECT! The Splendid Iron Barque JANET McNIEL, 100 A 1. 80S Tons Register. Will he at Astoria shortly and will take 9w&.2Q2Ia IN LOTS TO SUIT SHIIPPER3. For rate of freight and Insurance apply to BALFOUR GUTHRIE & CO.. Portland. Or., Or toL. RUSSEL, Astoria. Freshest Vegetables Chenamus Streets. House Square. fy'TT.W llWT ix Drajln?, Teaming and Express Business. STKAMKB I CLARA PARKER (ben P. Par her, Master. - ri For TO WING, FREIGHT or CHAR 11. K. PARKIUL RANGE CAN BE HAD IN TORIA ONLY OF AS E. 0, BAWB8, AGErrr call and examine it. v wilt. be pleased. K. It- HA WES la also asent fur Wi- Bid patent CooliBf Ste And other first-class Si37es. Furnace "Work. Steam Fit tings etc., a specialty. ALWAYS ON HAND. omgomery, IN- WORK J. GU3TAFSOX. A. JOHXSOX. Hardware ani Ship Cnanillery VAN DUSEN & CO.. DEALKB3IK Hardware and Ship Chandlery Pure Oil, Bright Varnish, Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine, Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails, Agricultural Implements Sewing: Machines, Paints and Oils, Groceries, etc. HAVE YOU AitMue to IN THE MATTER OF Rags. Bottles, Old Metal, or Junk of Any Sort, 1MB & STOKES Will give you tho best prloo for It. Do You Want to Buy SHIP MATERIAL, From a Belaying Pin to a Hawser ; from a Block to an Anchor. You Can Get what You Want at P0AED& STOKES. Headquarters at building1, east end ot "Water Street. el? i