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mKm.tA ftmpwmh mw 'irTllii wfyw m" wj i!r"-3r ym-w- r rx ' -- wptMtwm's,ifi3ipi;t&ifsi'i9ti,'t ' ,fT TUC I rlL M A I L . JJJ-"f or j. k s 9- rfc T OFflClAI, PAPKR Or CWO COUNTY. Vol. 3. ' MA.RSHITIElLr, OR., STtTHD A.Y, Jan. 3, I88O. ISJo. lv COAST The Coast Mail. I'UIIMHItkll EVERY HATURDAY MORNING, I1Y WEISTER, HACKER & LOCKHART, Mnrshfleld, Coos Co., Or. Terms, lu Advance One year $'- CO Hix months 1W) Throo tnontliB - 1 00 OFFICIAL PAPER OF COOS CO. BUSINESS CARDS. T.O. MAGKKY, M. I. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Exr-iur. Citv, Onuuox. 0. U. GOLDEN, M.D. PHYSICIAN SURGEON MAiinnmi.n, Orkuok. C. W. TOWER, M. I). PHYSICIANS-SURGEON, MAiisurinu), OitKiios. W. C. ANGEL, M. I). PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Coqulllc City, Oyn. 8. H. IlAZAKI), J. W. nAMIl.TOX HAZARD tt HAMILTON, ATTORNEYS & COUNSELLORS AT LAW Will practice in tlie various, court of tho state. OI'FICH AT K.MPIItK CITV, 0(IX. J M. SIC3-LI3ST. ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW, MAHBHFIl.LD.OHECiOX. (i. WKI1STKII, ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW MAKtiiriELti, Our.oos. HENRY SENQSTACKEN, XOARV PUBLIC &OTEVAXCER, KMPIHE CITV, OOJf. Collection Mini other business placed tu my baud, will rct-chc prompt alien 1I.. vl-:i-tf w. r. WRIGHT, V, S. Mineral ami IT. H. Deputy S U It V B YOB, Conuii.u: Citv, Onx. o Will olli-nd to the buslnessof surveying in nnv part of lite county. Perfect iiiftjmof nil surveyed lands, fur ulshcd ut abort not Ire. E. U. (1 KIND HOI), ATTORNEY mo COUNSELLOR AT LAW, SBKizna OM?v, ouaoow A share of public patronage in rescct fully solicited. I :tf MAXisinrxMZtS MAUMiiriRi.ii Oiuwox. o ThW Instltutitlou now affords the licst fmllUli' fur education to lxt found in the Coast Itvglon of Southern Oregon. The Academy I graduated into thrvo depart ments a follows: The Primary Department In which Introductory Brunches are taught, The Junior Jepartment. Embracing Orthography, Heading, Writing, Grammar, GeoKrnphy, History, Physiology, Fumillar Science inul Men tal uuil Practical Arithmetic. The Senior DejMtrtment Embracing Hook-kccpiiiK(inglo anil double entr)Hotany, Chemistry, I'ollti i-al Economy, I.atin, Ithetorie, Hlghc Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigo iioiuctry and surveying. MUSIC. Instruction In thin brunch Ih given when desired. ItoAiin can lw hud for mini f.1 to 4 per week with private families, and for rttlll loan when several students club to gether and lxmrd themselves. TE11MS. Primary Department - - ? Junior . . .... 7iVI Keillor . . .... 10,00 J. T. MCCollUAO, Principal, vi-:xf. MX'M HAKHDK NIIOI, IN MtOXTOK TIIK CKXTMAL IIOTKU Maixlilleld, Ogn. 1 1 you wantnnennyuhavp, An good iih barber over guvo, hint call on mo at my wiIikiii, From morn 'till uiKlitur by noon; My razorn' flinrp, acUnoiki't'ii, My lioi i neat anil towolrt clean ; And there I think Unit you will ilm! Knob article to Milt the mind ; 1 trim tholmlrwitli nkill forgonU, Of coiiro the piico i llfty renta ; KhniniHMiing, too, 1 do that well, (livo mu a trial, that will tidl; Ho help mo gmciou If 1 inako you hoi- ori . , .. You nui'd not tiny it ntinrlor of it dollar, J.W.Cox.Propr. P.H. Hot ami cold Imtlm alwa.vn ready. ' lMbtf NkctchrM ofoHrHoHthcm C'omt. xoTi Komolliliif,' nioro than n quarter of a century ban elapsed ninco thu firnt whito pcttlcmcntH wero cHtablinhcdon tho Routhcrn count of Oregon. Tho plouccrN of that day wore not attracted hither by brood and fertile prairio land, nor by any temptation to agri cultural purntiitH, for better lmifln wore to bo found vacant in other local ities ; but men were thon, more than now, in licarch of rapid wealth. They wanted gold not that bearing the ntamp of tho mint and tho imprcM of dovercignty, but thono glittering par- ttclcn which make the hlcakoat ehor,o or rudcftt mountain gorge, nioro at tractive than tho refinements of civl lixatiou or tlio comforts of home and the fireside. Tho sands of tho ocean beach, of what is known as southern Oregon, were rich in gold ; and the cvor-sauguiiie miner expected old Neptuno to replenish theso deposits from tho fabulous wealth of his lower depths, as fust as they wero impover ished by tho hand of man. Kvcn tho presence of tho tribes of Indians, nioro or less numerous, to be found at each inhabitable point along the coast, and whoso unfriendly pur poies toward tho pnlc-faeed Intruders wero morn than suspected, did not d terthem. They came with wives and children, mothers and sisters ;amo to stay, hoping that a few short years of privation and dangers, would secure them wealth, society, and comfort. Willi some few, this hope has been partially realised ; many have gono to find its fulnllincnt in tho world be yond, and some remain, patient, though disappointed, unsuccessful yet full of hope for tho future. The llrst decade of pioneer lifo was not without its thrilling adventures and blood-curdling tragedies. Wild and ferocious beasts have sought their prey among tho settlers; the merciless ravages have carved their victims along tho ocean beach, and in tho glade; and aguiu, in -turn, scores of tlio dusky b.irlmriuns have atoned with their lios for crimes against tho whites. Few of theso in cidents Imvo ever been written or printed; and though oil are engraved upon thememorv of tlioo who par ticipated in them, only to bo oflaeed by death, theso perishiblo tablets are one by one disappearing from among us, and iu a few years, should theso occurrences remain unwritten, the now living historical facts would be shrouded in tho doubt and uncertain ty of tradition. These considerations shall bo my oxciim) for putting iu print a few sketches of well authenti cated facts and incidents of the early history of tho coast of southorn Oregon. tiii: niMT thai:i)V ok iiatiix hock. Foremost among tho various ob jects of iutorcst that attract tho at teutiou of the stumper visiting Pott Orfonl, is Ilatllo Hock. Tho struc ture which boaifc this suggestivo name, is a lock of conglomerate for mation, rising to tho height of about fifty feet, and situated immediately iu front of tho village, and extending to low water mark iu the harbor. At high-water it is sui rounded, while at low-water it is accessible from tlio shore, and at one point can bo ascend ed with somodilllcnlti, On the sum mit of tills rock Is it comparative level area of a few rods, covered with under growth and a few stunted pines. Do foro the luhent of tho whites, tho inaguilleeut forests of whlto cedar which covered tho lwiu-h lands ad joining this harbor, wero tho favorite liauutsof deer, elk, and other kinds of game, while tho harbor and coast af forded various kinds offish in abund ance, making Port Orfonl a favorite resort fur tho Indians that inhabited tho coast. Several villages of theso people had iniido their homo hero for centuries, and tlio remains of their feasts nit shellfish may still bo seen on overy hand. Tills locality lias been tho scene of two tiagio incidents, tho first of which is dcscilbod in this sketch. Iu tho spring of A. I)., 1851, Captain Win. Tielionor, whoso iiiimo Is inti mately connected with the history of tho settlement of Curry county, visit ed Port Orfonl with it small vessel, and, being favorably Impressed by thu hatbor and its surroundings, de termined to form a settlement there. Having, as it was supposed, secured tho good will of tho Indians, who wero qiiitu numerous, nine intrepid and experienced fiontiersmon wore sOntaslioro to secure tho site, while Tielionor proceeded north, expecting soon to return with reinforcements and supplies, The possibility of for clblo self-defvnco being taken into uonttldcraftou, in addition to tho arms by which it pioneer i tilways accom panied, tho Captain furnished tho col ony with a ship's carronadc, and witli powder and sonio lead for slugs. After tho vosel passed out of tho harbor, tho lilllo party sot about tho construction of a log house Tho In dians, whoso good will had boon pur chased by sundry presents, at first looked curiously on, buts'ion gave un mistakable signs of dissatisfaction with tlio proceedings, and before three days had passed, it became evident that war was browing. Tho warriors still gathered round, but .the squaws and children hud disappeared, and tho increased number of weapons told tho experienced Indian fighters thai they must soon defend themselves, or dio. A hasty consultation decided their course ; the tidd waa favorable, and in a short time their ammunition and provisions wero placed on tho summit of tho rock. With that strength and energy born only of im minent peril, by tho means of ropes they also succeeded in pulling up tho heavy carronadc, and planting it in a hastily constructed breastwork on the rock. They loaded the picco with slugs, and wailed tho movements of the Indians. Tho ocean was unusu ally calm, and as night drew near, tlio Indians from Urnsli and Tea creeks, catno up in canoes, and active prepar ations wero made for nn attack, lly tholiglit of tho rising' moon, the im perilled band could discern the sava ges on tho bench, till they seemed n numerous ao the trcei Ireyond. At a signal from one of tho chiefs, which was received with a yell of hppftival, ri storming party riHlied upon this nat ural rampart, while a show or of arrows went up from tho canoes on tho water side. Tlio brave men calmly wailed tho approach of their reckless and bloodthirsty assailants, till the nar row passage near the summit was thronged with Indians, when the match was applied to the caronadc. A deafening rviKirt woke the echoos of forest and rock, and as it ramo waft ed back to the ears of the besieged, it was mingled with the yells of tho liv ing, mid groans of tho dyfng savages. And as the smoko slowly lifted, not n form could be seen, where a few mo ments lieforc tho Indians stood in ap puling numbers. A bolt from tho hand of "Manito" could not have fill ed thein with greater consternation. The dead and dying were loft uncarcd for, and a hasty toticnt was made to tho woods. These warriors were ac customed to the scenes of savngo war fare, but they know nothing of the uio of artillery, and their terror can ho imagined, Tho number of tho killed h in in tho morning, was eight, hut thu number of tho wounded will never bo known. Very little was sqcn of tho Indians for some days after this event, but they were watching till hunger should force the party from their stronghold, when it was expected they would fall oasy victims. Once the cannon was again discharged at a party of In dians win had taken rcfugo behind n pilool drift-wood, sending them again iu hasto to tho forest. Day followed day, and no signs of relief came; the Indians were becoming bold, and am munition and provisions scarce. Ten days had passed, whon n voto was tak en", and it was decided to attempt nn escape. Kindling their firos as usual, under the cover of darkness they left their fort, and succeeded in making their way northward undiscovered. They traveled by night, and lay con coalod by day, till they wero heyohd tho danger o pursuit," Thoy crossed Coos Hay and proceeded to tho settle ments of the iiitorior. Captain Tieli onor returned by stoamer soon nftc"r tho oscapo of thu party, and found tho place desortcd ; and tho fate of the party was, for sonio timo involved iu doubt. A. II, NteylieBM ob Ji-ant. A Into Augusta, Georgia, dispatch says: In answor to recent publica tions, A. II. Ktophons telegraphs to this city as follows iu relation to Grant and tho noxt President : "I have said, and I now repeat, that tho South might go furthor and faro worse than to take him. I have said that I onteitaiu for him personally, a very high legard and esteem. I have said, and now repeat, that I prefer him toTilden for President. This is no change of opinion on my part. 1 am a Democrat of tho straightest sect of tlio JofiorsoiUan school." Oxubenuty of tlio vlictiio light; is that it burns as well in a rain storm us in the finest of weather. Ono of the largo hotels at Saratoga has Its grounds lit by elccti icily, and tlio ef fect of tho light on tho raindrops is doscrlbed as singularly. Juyiutiful. This, is n new ploa in favori(-hBli.-ilS 'byolccfiieity. Written for tho Coast Mail. HXOUKAl-ICAI. HUWrCllVJ. Hobcoptcrrc. Frostily "no jtopular uprising of modern times has brought before the world so many characters distinguish ed for marked and original personal qualities, as the French Hcvolution ; and, crrtalnly, no name in tho an nals of hat bloody epoch stands forth iit 'greater prominence than that of FllAXCOJfJ JOHKrJI MAXIMIUHX IHIDOItF. nOllESI'TKIIUR. ( 1 UeAva-i born in, tho cityiot-Arrnsj ln175SrAli(Wiedrh tho- gnilotlnc 3n Paris at the early ago of thirty six years. Tlio son of nn advocatc,andthe eldest o"f four children, he was left in orphanage nt an early period by tho death of his mother, and tho deser tion of a heartless father. The little that is known of his childhood and youth, supports his character for stu diousuess and good conduct, and his exemplary standing when at the school at Arras, secured to him such a degree of favor with the bishop that ho wos sent to the collego Louis dc Grand at at Paris, where lie remained for cicht -.cars. While at this insti tution Ins habits of cloo application to study gained him much destina tion, and at tho close of his collegiate term he entered upon the study of law. After completing his profess ional course, he returned to his nativo city and entered tipou tho practice of his profession, in which ho soon rose to distinction. And it is ret- :ordcd that his first important cause was iu defense bf rt charge of impiety caus ed by tho introduction of Dr. Frank lin's lightning-rods, iu 1783. Of humblo birth, and of independent mind, it is not surprising that his sympathies w'ero with the humble classes ns against tho pretentions and encroachments of an overbearing ar ristocracy; and amid the period of in creasing popularity ho was chosen a member of tho Criminal Court of Arras. It was while in the discharge of the duties uf this position that he was called upon to pronounce the sentence of death upon a condemn ed prisoner. Tho circumstances so wrought upon his mind that ho re signed his office, and became an ad vocate of the alolilion of capital pun ishment, In 1789, he was choncu a deputy of tho third estate for Artois, iu which position ho was favored with increased opportunities for strength ening his hold opon tho affections of tho common people. Ho had no in come besides the eigntecn franca per day, which wasjiis pay as a deputy, and with a portion of this he sup ported a sister who was dependent upon him. Ho occupied an unfur nished apartment, and his only coat was noticed for its soiled and thread bear appearance. He said that "in general there is nothing so good nor sojpt as tho people when not irrita ted by tho excesses of despotism." Ho was an ardent advocate of the equal rights of tho blacks in tho col onies ; and said in discussion on tho subject: "Let tho colonics perish rather than a principle." After the deaUi of Miraboau, noman in France wjelijed such power jts Hobcspirro. Ofitho mobs, riots and massacres of tho early part of the French Revolu tion, ho was always an wlvocato; and generally a leader f but iu all thoue fnoxcusabld excesses ho claimed to bo pursuing the public good, nnd exter minating only the enemies' Of tho lib cities of the people; and when a revo lutionary tribunal was established to try,tho jmpriiics of tho jMJoploho was proposeuCio proido ovcr'lt. Ho de clined for the reason that it was not jui.tfor him to try Jhot-o whom he had already -denounced and condemned. The frightful massacre In tho prjsons on tho 2d and d day of September, of which Dantoii was tho moving spirit,- wore denounced by Robes pierre, and it must Iks admitted that he was loss bloodthirsty and nioro rea sonable than many of his coadjutors. At ono time, shocked by tho wanton butchery of innoevnt men by whom ho was surrounded, ho propositi n commlttco of justices to enquire into ancsts, and to guard against tho sacrifice of innocent persons, but in tho end ho was defeatod. Had ho been endowed with the boldness and ambition of Napoleon, he would havo made himself Dictator of of Franco ; but ho was wanting in personal cour age, and said of himself -'I was not made to itile, I was mitdo to combat tho enemies of tho people." Probiu bly tho most indefensible, act of his lifo, was that of countenanoint; tho death of Dantoii, who had boon his associate nnd friend, and tho words of tho distinguished Jacobin scented prophetio when ho exclaimed at the place of execution: "Robespierre will follow I drag him after mo." RobcBpicrro favored tho condemna tion of tho King, and tho establish ment of the revolutionary tribunal clothed with supreme executive pow er ; but ho cannot justly be held res ponsible for all of tho excesses of that body. In the attempt to make him self moro perfectly master of Franco by ridding the Conventions of his en emies, he failed and became suspected even by his former friends; and for the last six weeks of his life, ho was without power or control, and in jus tification of his former conduct, he asks that if in that period "faction had been less audacious or tho coun try happier." When his death was decreed by the Convention, his friends proposed n rescue, but he said, " the death of ono man Is less hurtful to the republic thsn tho example of re volt against tho National Convention." He was arrested nnd tried in the sum mary manner which disgraced that epoch, and in the evening of July 28, 179-1, was executed by the guillotine. Nagraclty of Doge. Tho possibility of teaching dogs to perform various feats is well known. At an exhibition in London, amongst their histrionic performances was the representation of a siege. The scene consisted of fortress with three ranges of ramparts, while in the distance be hind appeared the buildings and steep les of a town. Tho ramparts were guardnd by soldiers in uniform, each armed with a musket or sword of an appropriate size. All these wercvlogs and their duty was to defend me walls from an attacking party, also dogs, whoso movements now commenced the operations of the siege. A recon noitring party now advanced, and the chief, habited as an officer of rank, with great circumspection surveyed the fortification. But his movements and the consultation with his troops, was observed By a sentinel on tho ramparts, and the party was fired up on, and this seemed to bo a signal to call every man to his post. Tho troopi advanced to the cscal ade, with tho necessary aparatus for scaling tho walls and stoiming the fortifications. The drums boat to arms, and tho fearful bustlo of war faro ojicncd in earnest. Smoke pour ed out in volleys from shot-holes ; tho bchicging forces pushed forward iu masses, regardless of the fire, and amid much confusion and scrambling, sc&linglnddors were raised against the walls. Then wos the grand tug of war. The leaders who first ascended were opposed with great gallantry by the defenders. Tho chief of the as sailants did wonders; he was seen now here, now there, animating his men, and was twice hurled with lad ders and followers, from tho second gradation of ramparts; bat ho was invulnerable, and seemed to receive an accession of courage on every fresh repulse. The scene become of an ex citing nature. The rattle of the min aturc cannon, the roll of the drums, tho sound of trumpets, tho heroism of tho actors on both sides, imparted an idea of reality that for a moment made the spectator forget that he was looking on a performance of dogs. Not n bark was heard in the struggle. After numerous hairbredth escapes, the chief sumiounted the third lino of fortifications, followed by his troops; tho enemy's htaudard was hurled down, and tho victor's flag hoisted in its place; tho ramparts wero manned by tho conquerors ; tho smoko cleared away and tho battle was won. ClrarlBK I.aad by Power. Htcam A company has leen formed in Ghiscow, Scotland, says an exchango, to operate in tho forest lands of Ore gon and Washington Territory, for the purposo of utilixing a process of clear ing forests by steam, introduced into Scotland u few years since. This method is as follows: A traction en gino of twolvohorso power is stationed some distance from tho wood, and a wiro chain is fastened to tho tree. Steam Is then put on, and tho trco is pulled forcibly out by tho roots. Up wards of WO hundred trees per day of ten hours con bo pulled out by this proces-s. Tho company will com mence operations with fifty engines, which aro now being manufactured for them, to bo located and worked in different scctlous of tho country, and it is calculated, in tho courso of a few years, tho wholo Northwest of tho United States will bo cloarcd and opened up for settlement. We would speak for about itvo uf theso engines for Coos county. Wo Imvo tho soil that will justify clearing, if it can bo found in tho world. Sviuciiun: or tho M.jl, V;nJHHt UlMcrimlnatloa; The following is from the pen of Madge Morris, as published in tho ,, San Jose Mercury: When two hu- .' man beings, ruled by the same myslc rioug nature, have yielded to tempta-' tion and fallen, what i this monster-' of social distinction that excuses the sin of one a3 folly or indiscretion,--whilo it makes that of tho other a crime, which .a lifetime cannot re- tricve? It is a strange justice ithat-; condones tho fnult of one whilo jt- condemns the other even to dcajh. that gives to ono, when dead, fpnerot rites and Christian lj,a'JlPlljf,Jiw other tho Morgtic and a dishonored grave, simply pecauso one is a Mrortg man and the other a weak woman. And it is a stranger sadder truth that 'tis woman's influence which mctcu out this strange injustice to woman. " Mother, if you must look with scorn and cohtempt upon the woman whof -, through her love for some man, haa gono down to destruction, do not smilingly acknowledge her paramour a worthy suitor for your own unsullied daughter. Maiden, if you must snceringly raise your white hand and push back into the depths of pollution' the woman who seeks to reinstate' ' herself in the path of roctitutc, do not permit the man who keeps half a doz-" en mistresses to clasp his arm aroundt your waist to the soft measure of tho " Beautiful Blue Danube." If the ban . of society forbids that you say to the, penitent, sin-sick sisVer," Go and sin !no more ;" if you must consign hettd tho life of infamy which inevitably follows ths deaf ear which you turn upon her appeal, then do it; but-Tu God's name do not turn around an' throw open the doors of your homes, and welcomo to the sanctity of yourf family altars tho young man ft ho' ,en- ticcd her to ruin. 'j A CoBlract.' - A and B. are two men with a capi tal of o000 each. A goes to thc,vil-. lagc, rents a house, and lends lya money at 10 per cent. B buys, a farm, stocks it, and moves upon it with his family. A manages, 'by working at one thing and another, to earn enough to pay his rent and clothe his family. His insurance, grocery bill and taxes come out of tho interest on his money. B uses all tho milk, butter, eggs, vegetables,- frujt, etc., that his family require all be-, ing raised on tho farm. The surpl,ua sales pay his grocery bills and clotho his family. Ho sells .fHXXMvorth of grain and stock. After paying-Jills hired help, taxes, repairs. insufanco and other bills, he had 400 dollars left as the result of his years' labor. Which of tho two men have made tho most money? We believe thc'TanncT has ; and yet, with just such n'-show-ing, many of them aro dissatisfied, and envy A, who li e3 in tO)vn, nnel who has hard work to keep up his stylo of living on the proceeds of liii labor, and the $300 interest that he annually receives. -"iT Tllotiumcnt to Andre. , Mr. Cyrus W. Field hasdediciHed-a. memorial stono to tho memory of Andre. It markes the place of hicx ecutiou and burial. It was uncovered at noon October -, as nearly as possi ble at tho same hour that Andre was hanged. But few persons were pres ent, and not a word was spokch oy any one. Tho remains of Andre rcposo with tho illustrious dead at Westmin ister Ablicy. They were exhumed and carried to England in 1S21 by -tho Duke of York, who was sent over by tho British government for that4pur pose. E.vkth Eatehs. Many Indians cat clay, partly to still hunger, partly to. create iuward comfort nnd partly to season their fowl. In many regions of Africa clay or loam is devoured, simply as an articleof food, as Mungo Park htales. Iu Tripoli tho women eat an ash-gray earth culled niaulun, as Hnuwolt Informs us. .In tho timo of famino tho most various substances aro eaten. During the thiity yeart war, fossil dust was consumed in Pom crania, Dessau and other places. Travelors in thu polar regions havo often cooked and oaten tho soles of their shoes. In Java, China, Slant and Bengal clay is generally eaten ; even cssels of chtynro (joten. Clay as an ortioloof food, is told in tho markets of China, Bengal and so 6Ji, EhtonberKi who about ton years ago wrote on tho earth-catingof tho Clli nese, found infusoria in tho kinds of clay sold in tho tho. Chinese markets Ax exchange says ; An Iow;& wonv un gavohor husband morphlno to cure him of chewing tobacco. ' "Icured J Win. lintiho V doing her own'faIl allowing,' " v-' "'" "i"J t-".l .5V.k -il 4 4-' 'if (. u'2& V ' i w M to j-u. i1L rf-- - .-41 V "V - 'tr - mWW&W i 4irtHwi