C) A (She gatht gtoviiuu ASTORIA. OREGON: SATl KI)AY aiAlldl 1J. 16EC Bi:v. Bi ti ki: thinks that 103'al people have a legal claim for com pensation for their slaves enlisted into the government service dur ing the war. Consideuaulk fun is being made of Senator .Tone?, of Florida, because he is in love. But some of his brother senators are into worse things thai! that the Ohio Paj-ne for instance. The .extent of land open to homestead entries in the United States is now about '100,000,000 acres, a part of which, however, is unavailable for want oE sufficient rainfall or water irrigation. Another outrage on an unof fending Chinaman has been re ported from Gilroy, Cal. Ah Gin had 1ih skull crushed and his head "nearly chopped off by a cleaver in the hands of a man who desired $300 belonging to the unfortunate exile. The criminal was Ah Gin's partner, Ah Sin. Tin: house committee on for eign affairs appear opposed to any legislation looking toward the ab rogation of the present one-sided treaty with China. But sooner or later that treaty must be abro gated, and the sooner it is done the better it will be for the per manent peace of society on this oont. Tin: fjist homestead bill was presented to congress by Andrew Johnson of Tennessee. He pushed it to u passage in the thirty-sixth congress, and it was vetoed by Buchanan. Andy kept at it, how ever, and it passed agaiu in 18C2, a few days after he left the senate to become military governor of Tennessee. Kemtcic has 14,000 square miles of coal fields. Pennsylvania, 12,030 miles; Great Britain, entire, 21,S39 miles, and England, alone, 0,030 miles. The wealth of Penn sylvania is largely due to the de velopment of the coal in the state, and the importance of England in the industrial world is due to a similar cause. Tin: house va's and means committee has reported a resolu tion that after 100,000,000 of coin is reserved in the United States treasury for redemption, according to law, $10,000,000 a month shall be paid on the public debt. This will push the silver now piled up in the government vaults into circulation. Trade existed long before gov ernment. Individuals look after that. Government can impede tratle or divert it, but cannot pro mote it better than b' leaving it alone. The merchants of the country know better when and wheie to trade thanHhe la vi vers and politicians of congrcs-s can tell. All the latter have to do with respect to trade is to take their hands off it. The general detailed map of the United States, proposed and already begun by the g- !ogical survey, will be upon the cale of about four miles to the inch, with contour lines for every twenty-five to 200 feet, according to th nat ure of tin topography. It i pro posed to issue this map in atlas sheets, each composed of one de gree of latitude by one of longi tude, bounded by parallels and meridians. The population of London now exceeds every other city, ancient or modern, m the world. New York and all its adjacent cities combined are not equal to two thirds of it. Scotland, Switzer land, and the Australian colonies each contains fewer souls, while Norway, Servia, Greece, and Den mark, have scarcely half so many. Yet at the beginning of 'the pres ent century the population of all London did not reach 1,000,000. Judge Taylok rendered a de cision in the liquor case yesterday which places the matter before the supreme court at the earliest pos sible moment. In this he did what he could to facilitate a imal decision. It was mu tually understood by counsel for plaintiff and defendant that the judgment should be so entered to prevent delay, and was pro forma. indicating a waiving for the pur poses of this case of any judgment which might under other circum stances be declared. A hill has been recently intro duced in the senate by a western senator to increase the postage on fourth-class matter from 10 to 32 cents per pound. This, if passed would make the merchandise rate as high as that on first-class mat ter. In Canada the charge for this service is at the rate of-i cents per pound In England G cents per pound is charged, The large amount of trade carried on through the mails would be seriously con tracted, and many lines of trade "would be debarred altogether from using the mails should the measure be adopted. The charges on fourth-class matter arc really excessive, and instead of being in creased the rates should be re duced. The express companies alone would be benefited bv the the proposed increase in rates. 0e of the heaviest law suits in the history of Minnesota has been decided in the United States cir cuit court. It was the case of the Northern Pacific road against the Manitoba, and $4,000,000 was in volved upon various land grants of Congress to aid in the construc tion of railroads. The two roads cross each other near Glyndon, Minn., and each claimed posses sion of ."00,000 acres of land near that point. The principal contro versy was as to which grant was made first. It was known that plaintiffs secured their privileges under an act of congress of 1SG-L Delendants, however, claim to have been granted the land under an act of 1S57. Under succeeding acts, however, defendants were permitted to change the line of road, in consideration of which they were to relinquish land do nated to them under the original barter, and in lieu of which they fjceived land along the new route. Judge Brewer decided in favor of the Northern Pacific. uoitx. In Astoria. March nth, to the vrift of Kpv. 31. D. Wilson, a son. NEW TO-DAY. Sheriff's Notice. milE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOlt THE JL yearls$5isnow in my hands for col lection. All uho are delinquent on said roll ill save sheriff's costs by calling at my office in Catelamet and settling the same or send ing by registered letter. S. F. ALBERT. Sheriff of Wahkiakum Co., "V. T. C'athlamer, XT. T., March 10, 1SSG. FRANK L PAIER. rocerieS! SPECIAL SALE ! Saturday Mar. 13, 10:30 A. M. AT MY AUCTION ROOMS. UNDER INSTRLCTIONS FROM LT. L. A. Chamberlain. A. A, Q. 31.. Ft. Can by, I will sell at Public Auction a General and Miscellaneous assortment of Govern ment Goods. Also at same time a lot of Household Furn iture, new and second hand. Also Canned Goods, Groceries and Dried Fruits. For whom it may concern. B. S. "IVOItsr-EY, Auctioneer. YirffiniaCipr anfl Toliacco Store J. W. BOTTOM, Proprietor, Water Street, Two Doors East of Olney. Fine Cigars, Tofeaccos and Smokers Articles, Sold at Lowest Market Rates. FRUITS, CANDKJB.NOTIONB.&c. FANCY WE WILL SUIT YOU ! Foard & Stokes Carry a Large Stock of Groceries 1 Provisions -AnilS-llatthe- Lowest Margin of Living Profit! Quality and Price Satisfactory In Every Instance. Goods Delivered All Over the City. Notice THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE SCAN dinavian Commercial Union are hereby notified that the directors held a meeting at Joseph Ostrorn's Astoria, Oregon, and came to the conclusion to postpone the business of said anion unUl August 1st, becaue tln? saw it difficult to collect in the money that lias been subscribed, at the present time, but will keep the stock book opeu for iib eription of more stock. Rv order of the directors. AUG. DANIELSOX. President. ('. A. HANSON, Secy. Astoria, Or.. March tith. 1&C. Ml' SLOOP AT AUCTION. Saturday, March 20, 2 P. M. fl'ST KEBUILT AND LAUNCHED. J Length 43 feet. Beam 12 feet. Draft C feet, 13 and 49-100 tons register ; together w itli tackle, furniture, and apparel. Well adapted for deep sea fishing; Hilf cali. halt r. month1:. K. V. IIOLDEW Auctioneer. Eggs for Hatchini Wyandottes and S. C. B. Leghorns. My birds are of the best strains and all first class. I am now prepared to inrush a limited number of eggs for vtiing from eitiieranl:it&auil.'$iicr 13. GEO. W. WOOD. Cor. West!ith and Arch streets, Attoua, Or. Notice. A LL PERSONS KNOWING THHM i3L selves indebted to the late Edward N. Miirohv will nleatc make immediate settle mentto the undersigned, administratrix of the estato. Mus. JOHN ROGERS. AUG. DANIELSON. SAMPLE ROOMS, Comer ot Water and West Ninth Street. Choice Lipors ai Cigars! Every Attention totheComfoit of l'utrons. G. A. STINSON & CO., BLACKSMITHING, KX ('apt. Rogers old stand, corner of Cos and Court Streets. Snip and Cannery work. Horseshoeing. Vag0n3 made and repaired. Good work guaranteed. W. E. DEMENT & CO. DRUi&GXSTS. ASTORIA, - - OKECON Carry in Stock, DRUGS, CHEMICALS, TOILET and FANCY ARTICLES Prescriptions careful!' Compounded Ya Ma Ca A- 3--E"3VElSr-a.SITJ3VE 2 IS "0V OPEX TO MEMBERS Each Week Day and E cning as Follows : YouneJIen ; Tuesday, Thursday and Sat- umav evenings. Boys under 18 ; Mondav, Wedne?dav and Friday cenings. IiadieH; Saturday afternoons. IMemuership Tickets and Kevs can he had from anv of the officers. MANAGING COMMITTEE. To Ship Masters and Ship Owners! W.H.DYER &C0., STEVEDORES AND RIGGERS San Francisco, Portland and Astoria. Portland Office - - 1C Xorth Front Street. The attention of ship masters and owners is directed to our superior facilities and low rates for loading and unloading vessels. Office at K. C. Holden's. BEST IN THE MARKET Snow Flake Flour! Special Sale. LOOK! LOOK! READ! READ! Under Instructions I will Sell AT PUBLIC AUCTION Continuing From Day To Day at 2 O'clock and 7 O'clock P. M. THE Large and Elegant Stock OK THE Crystal Palace Store! Tiow in Your Time to Buy I Do not Miss the Opportunity. Sale PosJ. tive and Without Reserve. J5. H. WORSI.EY, Auctioneer. To Rent. AF1XE SUITE OF ROOMS IN THE ODD Fellows Bulldtnjr. Apply to A.J.MEGLEK. Till Fiirte lice Goods -sril! Be Sold at Auction ! -AT- The Crystal Palace. AUCTION EVERY DAY Ueginntng at 2 in the afternoon; 7in the evening. TliK AilonNan Opportunity to Got What You Want AT YOUR OWN PRICE. -This is A GENUINE AUCTION SALE! We Must Hardware and SttpMlerjiB. B. Franklin, VAN DUSEN & CO.- !ra:.eus in Hsrawsre ana snip tinan&isry j ! rtt ii . Pure Oil, Bright Varnish. Binaele Oil, Cuf ion Canvas. Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine, Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails, Agricultural Implements Kciviug Machine?., i'nlufs ami Oils, Groceries, tc. or. cs. Ross, COUNTY CORONET. fel5iIt5JiS.$v i fH, First Class Hoarse and Material ox HAND. Shop and Office on Main St., above Tioiippr Ketanrant. CARPET: jg-i-.L... & , r&3SMk: SlKMll-9BlVE&'KVWC3'UAJRr 60 Rolls of Carpet of all Grades and in the Newest Shades, Including lunette Bojt uvm Also a Large Stock of Linoleum, Oil Cloth, AND FANCY WINDOW SHADES. CH AS, HEILBORN. Sign Painting, Cildlng, Banners, Oil Cloth Signs, i SHOW CARDS. Fence Advertising. Price Marks, etc n T7 T A "WT? Jt -Ci. Jjxlilil, Shop and ofilce on Cvs treet : Pike Jlro.' old tand. EMPIRE Just Received From the East, A Large Lot of Gents', Ladies', and Children's FINE BOOTS AND SHOES! Gent's Kangaroo Boots and Shoes A SPECIALTY. We also Carry a First Class Assortment of Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Furnishing Goods, &c W. T. PARKER, Manager. -' 3. Have Money! 2f e: itr Uj trrp - AiC" $WBBM&&m tvr Iff! IMertaler ana CaMiet Mate, I SQUEMOQUA STREET, i NKXT- TO THK ASTOKIAX BUILPIXG. O JSAll work done in a skillful manner on short notice at reasonable rates. AHEAD OF ALL COMPETITORS! Capitol Flour, Manufactured by the Full Unller Process, by the Saiem (Or.) Capitol Flour Mills Co.. r.mrrhn I IMirt -.nit" Hiitr f Ii it lioo liLnn lirct Tr-I-A three yers in Mtccession at the 1KTIj.X1 jIKCHAXIC'S FA I It. AKo at Statf Fair. ne trl.il U Midlcient to convince of its infe riority. vv l hat Hie word CAPITOL ison each sack. GEOltGF. SIIIF.L, 8 Stark St., Portland Agent. VI 1'()X FISH ER. Astoria Agents. 1 I i cm ci i rniQcimon IS. JOHN FUSSELL, Manufacturer of and Dealer in Harness, Saddles, Bridles, ' n hips, Brushes, Currj Combs. Etc. ' NONE BUT BEST STOCK USED. FricestoSuittheTimes. . t Shop on Chenaimis street, next door to j. A" Montgomery s, Astoria, Oregon, P.ARPFTS TajBSttiBS STORE Hi Li Wholesale and Retail Dealers in FAMILY GROCERIES anner? i Fishermen's Supplies Choice Teas Java and C. K.. Coffee Palace Drips N. E. Maple Syrup Clioice Canned Emits French. Peas and Mushrooms Pine Apple and Edam Cheese Shrewsbury Ketchup Canned Soups Canned Shrimps Deviled Crab Spanish Queen Olives Pickled Oysters Plum Pudding Cox's Gelatine Orange Marmalade Goods Sold at Lowest Cash Prices. x ua &. DrIFR IX Hay, Oats, and Straw, Lime, BM, Cement, Saiiil anil Plaster Wood Dellrcretl to Order. Urajlnir. Teamlni; ami Etjiress Business. -I- TX. EfeJ- Ji ..a-i-.-J-Vy.-t 1 :-' -' --3& TEU airily to the Captain, or to DEALKK IK Tin, Sliect Iron, and Copper Wai-e. A general assortment or Household Good1 aost for ItlAGEE STOVES AND BADGES. THE KEST IS THE MARKET. Plumblag yoods of all kinds on hand. Job work done in a woikwamike manner. Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Cannery Work attended to promptly On KeasonableTeinv. Ciienninus Street, Next to C I. I'arkcr'n Store. Atoiia.- Orecon. THE OREGON SHORT LINE. 11 TO 500 MILES THE SHORTEST; 12 TO 48 HOURS THEQUICKEST TO CHICAGO, BOSTON, NEW YORK, And All Points Knit. Jtatts 9S..1W to $I0.2.'5 I hi' Chrnpost lo Council Bluffs, Omaha, Kansas City, AND etiiki: POINTS. Pullman Palnre nud Kiuitrrant Klcrpln Vuv hauled on Kxpress TraiuH Inclusively -ltlinut t'liause. If von are coins east urite for Hates. Mai sTinie Tables. fJiiidos and Knll Information. KitHE of ghak(;k. K. A. SOYES. b E. SIIUTK. Agent, Astoria. Ticket Agt., Astoria. R. CAIEMJr.LI. (Joneral Asont. o, l. Wahinuton street, Portland, Oiegon. m-"' i..'.g.j,in-iMiwiw ii ii Ki.iii.niu.uLJHy llb-iMl fiTMWBMB Magnus C. Crosby Dealer in HARD! ABE, IRON, ST1L, iron Pipe and Fittings, STOVES, TIWWAR& AND HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD SHEET SRON, 'jgire AND Copper. TO THE HONORABLE, THE COUNTY Court of the County of Clatsop, Ogn. Gjottlemen- : We, your petitioners, resi dents anil voters of the precinct of Upper Astoria, Clatsop county, Oreson. hereby pe tition your honorable body that jou grant a license to Peter Uracil to sell wines, malt and spirituous liquors in less quantities than one quart, in the precinct of Upper Astoria, for a period of six months from the 25th day of Marcli 16SC : Jens Feelricksen, Erick Johnson, "Win. AValilL'ren, C. Drainnis, T. F. K le, II. Marks C. Eklund. C. Thompson, II. Iiumoei. Alick Hansen, II. Gmbe, J. T. Sants. S.m Olesen. Gnstaf Enborn. John Kopp, Ohf W. Peiler sen, Enist I.ibke. Charles Anderson, Gus tov Uintgen, Harry ISenson. Joseph Kcd mond, O. Ilartnian. O. A. Johnson. Carli Mattis, Frank Stephan, C. A. Unberg, Charles Olvis, Enok Petersen, Andrew Han sen. N. Petersen, C. I. AVoole, Au-r Norberg, A. Lundsten, Gnstaf Carlson, II. Pederson. John Olson, A. J. Amundsen, C. L. Strom, C. P.Oleson. C.Klein, G. V. Fisher, Peter Clausen, E-Minard, Harry Freeman, Peter Hawkias.C.G.Christenscn. Alfred Andersen Wm. Thompson, Peet Docth, L. O. Embom, Chris Malcoven. C. V. Johnson, II, K. Urolir, C. Leinenweber, Nichlas Tarbott, Chas. Wlckstrom, Fred Wright. Geo. BieloJi. W. L. McEwan, Chris. Johnson, L. Smith, Wm. Smith, J. Sheas, S. Cumnings. Ole A. Haa ven, A. Uttsinger, B. Hansen, N. Nelssnn, C. II. Lysalle Lewis G. Haaven. Frank Lind strom Kobt. Cliristle, Sam Kroger, Geo. Bender, S. nansted, John n. Palmer. A. Young. G. W. Morton, E. D. ltichardson, E. Thompson. S. L.Johnson. GILBERT GHRISTIANSEH, General Blacksmith ag. Horseshoeing a Specialty, Shop in Rear of Aug. Danlelson's Saloon. 2 All Work Guaranteed., SONS; India Currie Powder Boston Baked Beans Eahama Pine Apple London Layer Raisins Breakfast Gems Crushed Indian Germea Chow Chow Choice Dried Emits Choice Eancy Crackers Salem Capitol Mills Flour Cove Mills Flour Dupee Hams Breakfast Bacon Goodwin Butter Etc. Etc. Etc. --1 i irnidfci MM mil ? STH1IIIKR Kfi CLARA PARKER Eben P. Parker,Master. ForTOWIXO, FRKIOIir orCHAK II. It. PAKEKK. WILL Cut Faster AND EASIER Than any oth er axe made. Hundreds ot ' woodmen tes tify to its supe riority. It goes Deep and Xerer Sticls. CARNAHAN & CO., Agents Astoria, Price, $1.50. WM. LOEB & CO., Wines, Liquors and Cigars. A Large Stock of FIRST CLASS GOODS! The Trade Supplied AT LOWESTMARKET RATES. All orders filled promptly and accurately. Agents for First Class Foreign and Domestic Brands Slain Street, Next door to Wells, Fargo's Express otlloe. THOS. MAIRS; Fasii A Cood Fit Guaranteed. CHAEGES MODERATE. Pants, from S3 up. Suits from 20 up. Shop opposite C.B. Cooper's. PATDITEBAKJOUSt.' J.C.Trullinger f i onabe Tailor -