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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-10-27

before the close of the last session, when he
could pIausibly promise or threaten the on.
tire power of the administration, he resolved
to force an expunging resolution through
Congress. Colonel Forney was, of course, a
willing lieutenant, and he was ordered
to skirmish through ''my two papers,
both daily" and feel the popular
pulse to ascertain whether any man could
lead the general assault upon the settled
Judgment and solemn record of the nation
and live; and Hon. William H. Armstrong,
of the Lycoming district, was prevailed upon
to allow himself to be announced in general
orders as the leader of the forlorn hope 1t
was done as follows, in Washington special
to the Press of July Is, 1S70:-
"Hon. William II. Armstrong Of the Williams
port district, has prepared resolution which he
puDee from the journal of the House the resolution
OF censure passed upon General Cameron while he
was Secretary OF War under President Lincoln. 1t
is proper to state In justice to Senator Cameron
that he is probably not aware OF the proposed action
of his friend Mr. Armstrong lie has grown wholly
Indifferent to the existence OF the resolution in
question:, regarding himself as fully vndicated by
g peoPle @ OF VINO since % inose reso
sponsible position he now holds as United States
Senator. Nevertheless, it would no doubt be graft
fyng 20 the numerous friends OF Mr.. Cameron to
have these resolutions eXpunged from the official
records OF Congress. There is little doubt but that
Mr.. Armstrongs resolution tciU pass ,cthout oppos
tio7l."
The gentle feeler thrown out squelched the
whole movement There was but one
response from the people, and that was in
consistent accord with the teachings of Colonel
Forney's better days respecting Mr.. Came
ron, and with the action of Congress in 1862.
Whether Mr.. Armstrong had in moment of
weakness, consented to father the resolution,
we are not advised, but certain it is that he
did not dare either to offer it or to disavow
it, He was thus publicly proclaimed to his
people as the author of the effort to excuse
Mr.. Cameron for his appalling prostitution
of the War Department He could
give no reason for it other than that
the broad mantle of our national charity
that can forgive open rebellion should after
little longer lapse of time forgive the more
guilty men who preyed like insatiate vampires
upon the nations woes. With this boundless
charity emblazoned on his banner he returned
to his people and asked reelection. Ia
private life he had been blameless, aud his
political record was in full harmony with
those who had made him their representative
by an overwhelming majority. On but one
question had he braved the settled convic-
tions of his district and State, and that was
in his haste to pardon the man who stands as
a convict on the journal of the House. The
verdict of Mr.. Armstrong; people is thus
recorded
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for such glaring discrepancies as those re-
ported. For instance, the Fifth and Eighth
wards are alleged tohave diminished their popu-
lation to the extent of 16, 345 during the inter
val from 1860 to 1870 while their vote was in
creased, from 1860 to 1868, from 1896 to 6697!
If the old ratio between votes and population
had been maintained the number of inhabit-
ants in the two wards should have been in
1868 more than $4,000, whereas the census
return made in 1870 gives them population
of only 36,2
We are not disposed to question Marshal
Gregory's desire TO give faithful enumera-
ton of the inhabitants of Philadelphia, but
that his assistants have failed to discharge
this duty thoroughly is painfully apparent
and as he is a comparative stranger in the city
and State, having resided here but a short
time previous to his appointment al Marshal,
he has lacked the knowledge and experience
requisite to comprehend or correct the errors
of his subordinates. Their task, in turn,
has been one of extraordinary difficulty, and
in some districts they have found it next to
impossible to obtain correct answers from
persons who associated the inquiries of the
census-takers with recollections of the draft
Some months ago it was proposed in City
Councils that a committee should be appointed
to assist the Marshal in his labors, and thus
ensure the completeness and correctness
of his enumeration. The return submitted
is sufficient proof that this assistance has
amounted to nothing, but it furnishes
strong reason for immediate preparations for
q correct census under the supervision of the
municipal authorities. The returns of one or
more wards might be tested, at trifing
expense, by the cooperation of the police,
and if found incorrect the census of the
whole city could be retaken by the policemen
or other appointees in a very short time.
Other cities are adopting a course similar to
that recommended, and if Philadelphia does
not follow their example, it is to be feared
that her census wrongs must remain wholly
unredressed.
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TIE GAMER N POLITICAL HAR-
VEST

Ok the Both of April, 1862, the popular
branch of Congress, then nearly two-thirds
Republican, passed resolution of censure
upon Simon Cameron for his maladministra-
tion of the War Department, by the decisive
vote of 20 to 45. President Lincoln, with
that bound'ess magnanimity for which he
was SO distinguished, sent special message
to the House soon after, explaining that the
e1-War Minister was not wholly culpable in
all the matters complained of; but the justice
of the censure was not questioned,
and for nearly nine years the blis-
tering record has stood unchallenged
by single representative of the people.
To remove this conspicuous monument of
his public shame has been the dream of
Simon Cameron. While processing indiffer-
enoe through the columns of such journals as
bow TO his behests, he has left no effort un-
tried to attain the expurgation of the CEN
sure from the journal of the House. just
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THE CENSUS or PHILADELPHIA.
THE vote of Philadelphia for Governor in
1860 was 50, 352, while the population, &C.
cording to the census of that year, was
$685. In 1868 the vote polled for Audi
tor-General was l2l al, showing an increase
in the vote during eight years of nearly fifty
per cent. corresponding increase of the
population would have made the number of
inhabitants in Philadelphia in 1868 more
than 100000. But We are told by Marshal
Gregory's census that the real number now is
only 657, 159, or 2OO,OO0 less than it
should be if the ratio of voters to population
in exciting elections has not been enormously
increased. 1t is possible that frauds have
become more common than in former years,
but we do not believe that any amount of re-
peating or false naturalization can account
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1880 14,732

Armstrong; majority in 1868, 2O2'; Sherwoods
majority in 1870 ~.
One of the strongest Republican districts
of the State is changed to the Democracy in a
single year, for it gave Geary large majority
in 1869. With no organized opposition to
the Republican nominee, no ''bolts" or ir-
regular tickets to confront the success of Mr.
Armstrong, he has reversed his more than
2000 majority, and sent Democrat as his
successor. 1t is proper to state, in justice to
Senator Cameron, that he was probably not
aware of the proposed action of his friends
constituents in the premises, but we do not
see that it softens the bottomless pit into
which Mr.. Armstrong has been plunged.
This is but one of the many painful les
sons which mark the late political history of
Pennsylvania. The names of the three men
who elected Mr.. Cameron to the Senate over
Colonel Forney in 1857 are immortal in in
fanny; and four-fifths of the men who voted
to nominate Mr. Cameron in the Republican
caucus in 1867 have since then been fostering
political corpses in the path of his advance
ment, in accordance with the fearful doom
pronounced upon them by Forney, and
Stevens, and Grow, and Curtin, and Moor
head, in public meeting at the time the deed
was done. Cessna, to escape the Cameron
vengeance that sssailed him fruitlessly in
1868, moved to make Cameron the member
of the Congressional Committee for this
State, by which Cameron hoped to
usurp the Republican organization and
prostitute its power and means to re-elect
himself but Cessna fell because he bore the
load of Camerons friendship. Gilillan per-
mitted Cameron to dictate his district ap-
pointments, and it revolts to the tune of 2500,
defeating him by over 700, where he should
have had 1900 majority. Morrell was sacri-
feed by deliberate eff ort to trade a Came
ron Senator into an election, to make the
State renew its bushes over the Senatorial
struggle of 1873. Three Republican Sena-
torial candidates, each of whom should have
had 1000 majority, are beaten from 600 to
1900, because they meant to betray the State
into the hands of Cameron again, and disas-
ter is visible in some of the strongest Legis-
lative districts Of the State. Must these
lessons continue until the Republican party
finally surrenders supremacy it can no
longer maintain in honor? Simon Cameron
! and his victims should answer.
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BEAUTIFUL IN ART.-Chesnut street is becoming
noted for its many fine business establishments.
Within few years past number OF beautiful edl-
1ces have been erected on this thoroughfare, which
for exterior substantially and interior beauty
not surpassed by any similar structures In the
try. The erection OF these has beeh incentive
to others already occupying stores to remodel their
establishments and in so doing the old favorably
compare with the new, so that now our principal
promenade is lined with as attractive collection of
buildings as can be seen in any city in the Union.
Many Of our merchants have paid especial attention
to the adornment of the interior of their places of
business, so that to the customer they have de-
cidedly pleasing and inviting appearance. Among
the first of this character of establishments is Kerrs
palatal China Hall, No. 1915 Chestnut street, where
can be witnessed and purchased all that is beautiful
in art. This is grand and imposing salesroom,
and is well worth visit, as it presents an array OF
China, Glassware, ETC., not TO be seen in this or
any other city in the county. The stock comprises
the finest material in the market, consisting of
Clocks, Bronzes, China, and Glass. Among the
most noticeable features are the wedding outfits,
q choice lot of which have been but recently re-
ceved. The assortment is large one, and can be
obtained at all prices.
LAPPRoCHE D'HIvER!-FUR SEASON AS the
time approaches for that necessary article of aides
Dress-Furs the question is naturally asked Where
is the place to buy them? the most reliable the most
fashionable, and the most reasonable. To all these
inquiries we can only answer that for reliable
able and recherche articles in the Fur line, in every
respect, there is none that can compare with the
old-establshed house OF O. Lewiston, either at his
wholesale department, No. IA South Second street,
or at his Branch, No. 1880 Chestnut street Qn the
store formerly occupied by Borhek Sen). Reliable,
because he has borne that reputation for over
quarter OF century reasonable because he eschews
the extravagant and exorbitant prices asked in
other Chestnut street stores and recherche because,
doing very extensive wholesale business he is en-
abled to collect finer and larger assortment OF
First-class Furs than any store exclusively in the
retail business, who have not the same outlet that
he has for the commoner description To every
lady in want OF Furs safely assert that visit
to No. 1890 Chestnut street will satisfy them that in
no other store can such assortment of real Rus.
sian and Hudsons Bay Sable, Mink Sable, and
Royal Ermne be found, or anything appertaning to
a First-cass Fur Store.
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n o T | C. z s.

BOYS AND CHILDREN's CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.-
Nwly ftted up on fIst foor
COaUenient for Ladies.
LARGE AND COMPLETE ASSORTMENT.
Call and examine
Ralf-ray BENNETT Il Co,
BettDeen Fifth TOWER HALL,
and Sirfh SITS. No. SIS MARKET STREET.
The Placer herald., 1870-12-10

TOUCHED THE RAw.-"Who struck Billy
Patterson ?" This long disputed quest on
seems to he now answered, at least we think
it must have been the fellow that wrote an
article for last weeks HERALD. We know
the man, and he was alive at last accounts,
and for that reason decline to assume the
light and pleasant task of answering anything
that may be said about that article, but as
he will possibly not see the ''ring article re-
ferrng to one matter treated of in his COM
munication, in time to reply.this week, we
will make a remark or two on the subject.
The act under which The Supervisors sold
our railroad stock passed at the last session of
the Legislature, gave the Supervisors
power to sell said stock "upon such terms
and conditions as shall be deemed expedient
by said Board" thus taking away from any
other officers of the county all voice in the
matter or even to touch or keep an account
of the proceeds. Under this extraordinary
power, the Board did sell, and after they had
had the $3.50, 900 counted out to them, they
then made "such terms and conditions" that
the money never did reach the county Treas
ury. These terms were that ID. O. Mills &
Co. should keep the $3.50 900 four months,
and with it buy up our bonds at discount,
and then pay over the bonds to the Super
visors as SO much gold coin at par. Instead
of the money being III the treasury here, it
never was inside Of Placer county, for the
Supervisors "swopped" it off in Sacramento,
and villanous swop it was. Two things
appear plain. one is, who struck Billy Pat
terson, asd she ether is who whipped the
devil around the stump and thereby made
money.
The Placer herald., 1870-12-10
ExecutriX Sale of Real Estate.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN
" pursuance of an order of the Probate Court
of Placer county, in the State OF California,
mad1 on the ZGtn day of November A. ID. 1870
IN the matter Of the Estate of J. F. CASTNER.
deceased, the undersigned. Executrix of said Es-
tate offers for sale all the right, title and inter
est OF said estate in and to all that certain Real
Property, lying and being situate in the County
of Placer aud State of California particularly
described as follows, to-wit:
The undivided one-fourth (it) interest in and
to that certain mining claim known as the Inde-
pendent Mining Claim, tuate at the town of
Forest Hal, in said county and State. Also,
the unuvli-d seven Sky -folrths interest in
and to that certain mining claim situate at or
near said town of Forest Hill, known as the
Jenny Lind Mining Claim. Also. the uniiyi-
ded elght-tw ilths interest and to that certain
Mining Claim situate at or near said town OF
Forest HUI known as the Big Spring Mining
Claim tog, tner with thc mill tl reon and the
appurtenances thcle.o.
Notice is further given that the said EIecutrix
will receive bids and offers for all Of said prop
erty, at her residence, in the town Of Forest Hill
Placer county on and after the eth day of DE
CEA1BER, a. ID. 1870, between the hours of
nine clock. A. NJ, and the setting Of the sun
of each day
Terms and conditions of Sale: (Subiect to
confirmation by the Probate Court Purchase
money to b. paid i'll gold silver coin of the
United States; ten per sent to be paid on the day
of sale, and the balance on the confirmation OF
the sale by the Probate Court If sale is not con-
frmed the amount paid to be refunded on de-
mand Deed at the expense Of the purchaser
EMMA V. CASTNER,
Executrix of the Last Viii and Testament Of
John Z. Cashier, Deceased.
BY FELLOWS Il NoEToN her Attorneys.
December Ith. 1SI0.--dl0-3w.
The Placer herald., 1870-12-10
Official Paper of Placer County

THOMAS BoYcE No. 80, Exchange Building
on California street San Francisco is authorized
10 solicit advertisements and subscriptions in that
city for the HERALD, and receipt for the same.
BEAN & BLACK. No. 40 Montgomery street
opposite Wells, Fargo e Co., San Francisco, are
authorized to solicit advertisements and subscrip-
tions, and receipt for the same,
HUDsoN K SMENET are our authorized sole Agents
in New York. All orders for publication, unless
accompanied with the money, must come through
them to insure attention.
II. W. STARR, of Lincoln, is authorized to act
as our Agent in that place.
P. f. WEBER is authorized to act as cur Agent
In Gold Run and vicinity.
JAMES McCoRMIcK is our authorized agent on
the Forest Hill Divide to solicit subscriptions
advertisements, and make collections and receipt
for the same
The Placer herald., 1870-12-10
Six Hundred and Fifty Dollars.
Ranger Mining Company.
Located in the Illinoistown Mining District,
Placer County California.

Located in the Jllinoistown Mining District,
Placer County Calfornia.
" meeting of the Board Of Trustees of said
Company, held on the Sth day of December A.
d. 1870, an assessment Of TWENTY CENTS
per share was levied upon the Capital Stock Of
sald Company, payable in gold coin, on or before
the SEVENTH day Of January, A. d. 1871. to
said Company's Office in Colfnx, Placer county,
California. Any stock upon which said assess
inent shall remain unpaid on the 7th day of Jan
nary, ISIl, shall be deemed delinquent, and will
BE- duly advertised for sale at Public Auction
And unless payment shah be made before, will
BE- sold on the l7th day of January, 1871. to pay
said delinquent assessment, together with costs
for advertising and expenses of sale
JONATHAN BROWN,
Secretary Ranger Mining Company.
Coltax, December Sth, 1S70.--dl0-4w
The Placer herald., 1870-12-10

UNEQUAL ASSESSMENTS. The action of
the Supervisors Of San Mateo, says the Sac
ramento Reporter, Sin arbitrarily reducing
tic assessment roll of that county some fifty
six per cent below the Assessors valuations,
affords another evidence of the necessity for
n radical change in the laws governing such
matters. What is needed is a short and
comprehensive law requiring Assessors to
assess all property at its market value, and
Boards of Equalization to be governed by
the same rule Such a rule made absolute,
would be easily comprehended by all. In
every locality there are always sufficient
transactions, both in real and personal prop
erty to enable careful and intelligent Asses
sors and Supervisors TO arrive at a pretty
correct knowledge Of the market value of
the property. True, under such system
absolute correctness could not be expected in
all cases, hut it would approach as near per-
fection as is possible, and do away with the
injustice and partiality which are necessary
concomitants of the present loose way of
making assessments.
We can tell the Reporter that the law is
right. AS it stands now, the Assessor is
acquired to ascertain the ''full cash value"
of all property, and SO return it. The Con
sttutional requirement is the same, and ev-
ery Assessor or member Of Board of Equal
ization who places, or consents to having
placed on any property value below what
it would bring at public sale, after due no.
tice, is simply and positively guilty of peJu
,y, and ought to be in the State Prison
But what is to be done where a wealthy
property owner owns the Assessor or Board
of Supervisors, or both, as is the case in
counties that we know of? There must be
another tribunal than the Board of Supervi-
sors to determine the value of property when
complaint is made, as this Board is the weak
est, most vcnal and corrupt Of every branch
of County governments, so far as our ex-
perience goes We have S12 $780, 90 TO-
lars worth of property in this county belong
ing to one Company, as shown by the re-
ports of the Campany agents, and yet this
Company refuses to pay on even 81 GOO 900,
and our Assessor and Supervisors weaken,
sell out, or are by nature incompetent. They
are all men of fair judgment as to the value
of all kinds Of property, except what belongs
to this Company, and are fair business men,
and yet when the question of the value of
the C.P.R.R comes up they are at once il
revokably insane on something else This
same thing probably exists in other counties
where vast wealth is concentrated in few
hands, and remedy for one will reach all.
The Placer herald., 1870-12-10
Probate Notice.

In the Probate Court Of Placer county. Califor
MIA:
Notice for Publication Of time appointed for
Probate of Will etc
1" the Natter Of fbc Estate Of YOUNG JOSEPH
Nc"LEERF, Deceased:
DURSUANT TO AN ORDER OF SAID
l. Court, made on the ID day of December, A.
ID. 1870, Notice is hereby given, that TUESDAY
the goth day of December, A. D. 1870, at 10
o'clock A. NJ. of said day, and the Court Room
of said Court, at the Court House at Auburn
said Placer County, have been appointed as the
time and place for proving the Will of said
Young Joseph McCleery, deceased and for hear
ing the application Of j. NJ. Smith and Joseph
Byrne, for the issuance to them of Letters Tes-
tamentary, when and where any person inter
ested may appear and contest the same.
Dec. I'd, a. d. 1870.
GEO. g. SEWELL Clerk
d3-3w
The Placer herald., 1870-12-10

Communicated.
Mr.. EDIToR;-I see by a late issue of the
Herald that the Supervisors have agNin stul-
tilted themselves, and reduced the assess
ment on the railroad TO SC, 900 per mile. Ii
is being nosed around that this action of the
could not be secured from the Board until
Crocker & Co, sent Superintendent Towne
and other experts wirh a free train and side
dishes and took said conscientious (D Super
yisors over the road and explained to them
what an internal mean and cheap concern the
road was. This did the work, and nobody
picked the Supervisors pockets while they
were on this pleasant and splendid excursion
did they We know the results that followed
this free ride Sin a low back car" but did
the ride actually take place, and when did
the train 90, what was it loaded with and
who was aboard Can You tell us in your
next? QUEnIsr.
We have heard something of what Querist
suggests and asks, but cannot now give the
information desired. However. our columns
are open to any one desiring to explain the
matter and even to the Supervisors them
selves. ifthey have any suggestions to make
or statement to offer. We are beginning to
think this is a bad county that has some
very mean men in it. There ought to be some
mistake about this one ride, as the Super
ysors have all been over the road often and
ought to have known all about it without such
an excursion, and especially in such doubtful
company.