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Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30
Pacific Coast kilograms.
SAN FRANCISCO.

Alleged Murderers Of Green Arrested.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 80.
Charles Kinsey, his wife, w. w.
Dow, A. Mexican and Michael Me- Lean
were brought before the Fourth Dis
trict Court to-day on habeas cor
pus. They are the persons accused
of numbering Harvey Green at Pesca-
dero last November. Fox, Attorney
for the people, stated that he will be
able to prove that Kinsey hired the
men to- kill Green and furnished the
weapons. The case was finally con-
tinued till tomorrow, to give Fox
chance to get the witnesses from San
MateO. lor .#l.l. .t=s.| .4tt IS.
Investigation OF City Hall Matters.
An examination into the affairs Of
the commission for the new City Hall
commenced to-day before the Legisla-
tive commission. The architect said
the whole cost will be So, ,2S1, ,472; that
extra expense will result from extern
sive changes made in the original
plans at his own suggestions. The ex-
animation will be resumed tomorrow.
Hotel Proprietor ...ScarIatina.
]. Week, proprietor of the National
Hotel, died suddenly this afternoon.
Excessive use of liquor it is believed
was the cause.
During the present month there
have been78 cases of scarlatina, most
ly in the southern part of the city.
Chamber Of Commerce and Railroad
Freights.
The Chamber of Commerce will
meet tomorrow to receive reports on
railroad fares aud freights on this
coast.
1t rained hard here nearly all day
and still continues.
Excitement In Stock.
The mining stock excitement con-
tinues this afternoon, and despite the
storm California street was thronged
with operators. Reports Of sales show
a general advance Of prices.
Suit against the G. p. Il. Il. ...-.- -.
Suit has been commenced in the
Fourth District Court in this city in
the name of San Joaquin County
against the Central Pacific Railroad,
Western Pacific Railroad, Charles Nc
Laughlin, ct ais, in which plaintiff
prays that contract between McLaugh-
lin and Western Pacific Railroad, for
construction of road be declared fraud
ulent and void; and that the transfer
to him of the lands donated to the
Western Pacific Railroad by Congress
be declared null and void; and that
defendants be ordered to surrender to
San Joaquin County 25,OOO shares OF
stock subscribed 10y that county; also
requests the Court to declare who are
bona fide stock holders.
Paciiic.Mail Reduction OF Service.
Hereafter the Pacific Mail Steamship
Co. will dispatch but one steamer per
month to China and Japan.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30
THE COURTS.
District Court-WIpNEY, +.

District COurt-WIpNEy, J.
MONDAY, December 23.
NIoraga VS. b. Puiz-Findings and judgment
filed.
PelancOni VS. Rivari-Bill of exception No. 2
settled by Court Motion for new trial being
argued.
Johnston VS. Bush-Blll of exception settled.
Kuhn VS. Rumpp-Bill of exception settled.
People VS. MartineZ-An order entered In re.
lation to the delivery of personal property of
the prisoner.
We'll VS. Hellman- Dismissed by plaintiff.
Abila VS. Abila-Motion to strike out por-
tion of finterloccutory decree.
Leonardo Gotta VS. Briswalter-On motion of
plaintiffs attorney, complaint dismissed as to
plaintiff without prejudice.
Thompson VS. Hancock-Argued and sub
mitted.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30
san Fra nc lscO Mark ets-..By Telegra pin.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. %.

nan FRANCISCO, Dec ".
FLOUR-The local trade is supplied at SO 10
@S7.
WHEAT-Exporters quietly securing large
lots in the interior at full rates. Market for
lots here II ,,ninal 81 % az 30.
BARI.ti = Coast feed 81 35@sl 6j, brewing,
81 55@Si v,l.
OATS-Quotable at 81 6O@$l so.
CORN yellow 81 451SI so.
HAY --sl2@$l8 per ton.
POTArOES-H Humboldts 81 l09Sl7O; other
kinds SGcMSl 10.
ONIONS-Consignmen received yesterday
sold at 81 50.
PROVISIONS-SO lbs mess beef $40, 42 lbs eX-
ira prime pork S6; }01a TBS extra clear pork
Sill; 10000 lbs extra sugar-cured hams l2c: o.
900 lbs California bacon l0Hc@ll12: 10000 TBS
Eastern tisrce lard l0c; 250 cases California
lard l0(allc in 5 and 10 pound cans.
DAIRY PRODUCTS-Fresh roOl butter 400
Soc, other kinds 25g35c. Eggs dull at 45@47kc
per dozen.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30
LIvERMoRE.
Conductor OF Freight Train Killed.
LIyERMORE, Dec. 2!

LIVERMORE, Dec. %.
A terrible accident occurred here
this morning at II minutes paste, by
which the conductor of freight train
was killed in attempting to ascend
from car to the platform while the
train was in motion. He lost his
footing and fell on the track, four or
five cars passing over him, dragging
him along and rolling him over. The
unfortunate man was John w. Hinch,
and he leaves wife and two children
and mother who are living at Oak
land Point.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30
Real Estate Transactions.

Deeds filed for record for the "a hours end
ing at o'clock, Dec. 80, 1878, as reported for
the DAILY HERALD by Judson & Gillette,
Searchers of Records for Los Angeles county:
Loretta Gotta dc Bonet to Il Wollweber-Lot
on Main street, city, 85 feet front; 81.
VT Henderson to Lucy Jane Fuller-Lots
l & 2, block 3, Sanchez tract; $3.50.
II + Croft to The San Gabriel Orange Grove
AssOciatiOn-3033 acres of Rancho San Pas
cual; $4,000
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30

pg- All men ought to know that all kinds OF
gentlemen's Clothing will be made with neat
ness and dispatch by regular tailor The
finest Imported and Domestic Cloths always
on hand at D. w. Fitzpatrck's, corner Of
Court and Spring streets. HA
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30
NEW YORK.

sn' NEW YORK, Dec. 20.
Foreign papers contain kilograms
from Corenna, Gibraltar, announcing
the total loss of the steamer Bricklaw,
of Newcastle, England. One man only
out of a crew of % were saved.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30

The Pacific Theological Seminary
expects to receive $1,000 from the es-
tate of the late S. A. Hitchcock OF
Massachusetts,. There are five students
in the theological class of this Semin-
ary, and nine in the preparatory
class.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30

The ''virginius" TO be seized ana In
vestigated.
WAsHINGTON, Dec. 90.
1t is ascertained from official sources
that on the arrival of the Virginius at
New York, she will be seized by the
Collector of the Port, and libeled by
the District Attorney, in accordance
with instructions for judicial investi-
cation. If it be known that the vessel
had register obtained by fraudulent
means, she will be sold and the pro-
edspaid to the United States.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30
X0IlllArGul. Isn't IiY

The amount of goods one can get for 81 90 at
the Dollar Store is really astonishing, and
Dunsmoor Brothers deem 1t n pleasureto show
their beautiful stock of Holiday Goods 20 all
who may choose to call. Parties buying pres
ents for Sabbath Schools or Christmas trees
will find 1t to their advantage to call on Duns-
moor Bros. before making selection. q
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30
OF Special Interest to Farmers

At the Esperanza Store, No. los
Main street, will be found the largest and
choicest stock of Merchandise, Groceries,
Liquors, Cigars, etc., in Southern California.
1t is we'll known that at this store you can
buy all goods in their line at from five to ten
per cent. cheaper than at any other store in
Los Angeles; also that the highest price is
paid for all kinds OF country produce. All
goods delivered TO any part. of the city free OF
charge " HNa&Hf aEk4 r.[AEFtI IS
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30
VlSALIA.
Dwelling House burned.

VIsALIA, Dec. 20.
A fire occurred here at 7 o'clock this
morning, destroying the residence CT
DIR. Benn. The loss is about $4,000;
insured for $1,000 in the Phoenix Of
Hartford. aAa lneiI .lsz ssst
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30
Local Markets.
Y3ic Ei PROVISIONS,
EX ports.

Following is a list of exports received at the
depot, awaiting shipment December 20:
l28 SKIS barley; 3 cases butter; 3 cases dry
goods. bbls whiskey; l bbl brandy; 56i bars
bullion; 80 boxes oranges; 10 SKIS beans; SKIS
walnuts; | Dbl tallow; box red peppers; 20
20 pkgs sugar cane; cases mdse.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30
Look at This!

The only place in the city to get
choice Engravings, Chromos, Oil Paintings,
etc, is, at NJ. V. Ponet's, CO Main street, where
you can buy them cheap for cash, or pay in
weekly installments of from % cents to 81, ac-
cOrding to the amount purchased
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30

THE Emerson, Weber and CHECKER.
ing pianos for sale on the instalment plan
]. d. PATRICK, Travelling Agent. Leave or
ders at Hellman's Book store. nov22ml'
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30
Special Notices.

Fisher & Co. have very fine stock
of Gold Spectacles. What is a nicer and more
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30
CITY AND SUBURBS

Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year printed On Postal Cards. For sale at
Harris & Jacoby's Cash Store.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30

BE- The tide ofimmgration Is steadily set
ting in, and the first thing eastern people dc
is to thrOwaway their New York Hats and buy
q new one of DESMOND. They say there is nc
comparison between the two.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30

ns- Every style of Painting and Glazing
done in the highest style of art, and at r9ason-
able rates, by @. Raphael & Co.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30

BE- ]. Cohn keeps fine Havana and Domes
tic Cigars No. 81 Main street, Downey,s Block
Thompson & Gerson's saloon.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30

At Harris & Jacoby's Cash Store
san Bernardino Alfalfa Seed in 5Olb bags, at
20c per lb
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30
County COurt-SEPULyEDA, j.

MONDAY, Dec. %.
Pepple VS. TOnner-Defendant was brought
before the court at p, NJ. yesterday on writ of
habeus corpus, and portion ofthe testimony
before the Justice of the Peace was read. Mr..
TOnner stating that he desired u full investi-
cation, and the prosecution not being ready
the case was postponed till 2 T.. NJ to-day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30

Another.fine lot of Jewelry, Watch
es, Diamonds, and Clocks, just received at
Fisher K Co.'s.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30
CHICAGO.
Williams the Recipient Of Reassuring
Dispatches.


Dispatches.
'if CHICAGO, Dee. 20.
A Washington special says that At
torney General Williams has received
several dispatches from Oregon in re-
lation to the alleged removal of Dis
trct Attorney Gibbs, for improper
reasons. The fact appears to be that
Anthony Mallory has been notified of
his appointment in the place of Gibbs,
but the latter has been retained in Of
flee especially to try cases of which
commencement had been made. These
trials have taken place the present
month. The last were disposed of the
past week. Under date of December
"a, Williams received a dispatch from
Portland, saying that in two of the
cases that have been tried, the defend
ants have been acquitted, and the
same result is expected in other cases,
no foundation. existing for the suits,
and they were lost by want of evil
dence. The opinion is that Gibbs de-
served removal, and the result has
completely vindicated your action
seventeen of the jury have united in
stating that Gibbs assertions are
fa lSe
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30

HOUSES FOR RENT IN COMP
IA TON, nearthe depot, for men doing bu-
sincss in Los Angeles, or others. Monthly
Tickets to Los Angeles, IS.
Also, for sale, or rent, 40 acres choice land,
under cultivation, near depot, good house, ar
teslan we'll and other Improvements, very
cheap.
Also, for sale, Five Ranches. choice land com
tanning good water for irrigating abundantly:
one 20, one 40. two 50 and one 100 acres Great
bargains. CHAS. h. WRIGHT.
decl9-lm Mtn. View Hotel. Compton.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30

Thus do it's contemners come to grief,
and through Mains liberality, con-
tribute to the elevation of its horn.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30
Cushing's Appointment.

The Times Washington special says
Caleb Cushing's selection for the Span
ish mission is due to the fact Govern
ment needs specially skilled Minister
to disengage its business at Madrid;
that at the beginning of the difficulty
he told Mr.. Fish that his case was a
bad one.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-30
Late Te|egran1l|s,
WASHINGTON.

The .virsinius" to be seized and In
vestigated.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28
....-..".-. nfnTNeen AAhf N

sitlify chat was in the man, aud also ti'
9tire eonstientiousness which he brought
10 bear upon-his ar1uous duties. From
hat time on, he was more or less and IN
valid. until two or three months ago, when
his case assumed more serious aspect,
md his friends began to feel alarmed. A
this time he had been living It the then
.ountv scat, Monterey but his great heart
was so full Of kindly regard for Castroville
aud her c.tizens, Lhat he determined to re-
move back here; even If it was only to
die among these he loved so well. At
first, the journey seemed to have done him
GOOD, anu he became very cheerful, but
:oon-too soon-it was discovered that he
was slowcly but surely fading away from
earth, and life, and friends, at last, amid
the gloom and &ildness OF a winter morn
ing-amid the fierce signs Of December
wind and the furious dash of the rain
,ars of heayen-ca the sad news cast
ilg deeper a1oom around-that John u.
Grlfhih was no more. We
AS a man the lamented subject OF this
obituary was possessed of Those Sterling
qualities Of heart and mind that made him
lrlen.io Aner yer he went, and EN- DADA ed
lis n ,nir ii, the memories eff all as ne
HON it was good to have known and call
| I'd f.end Had he been spared Monterey
would have had no u:ere useful or better ci-
| IZen than he,and would have undoubtedly
Ii led in the course oftitne, the highes! and
most honorable offices within her gilt.
| But, alas he sleeps within the cold bosom
| # our Ocean View Ctnstely where near
4 tya -
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28
Died.

e Z.
GRIFFITH AT castrovile, Monterey county Cali
fornia, December, tn 1872 Ohm L. Griffith, aged
Al Years months anu z days 6-gaa
81 3Bo,n in the village of Aberthin, near
Cowbridge, Glanmorganshire, South
Wales Sad. NOV - :. sfa
The following obituary we take from
the CsstropiIe A,gus r.fs--
j Early in 1869, Ire arrived in CastrovilIe,
aud shortly afterwards took editorial
charge Of tie Castroville Atyis, at the
same time & How NJ lis prof. ssion as attcr-
ney. BY strict Attentions to his duties, n
uniform affatjifity and All answering rec
-titude OF canduct, he soon surrounded
himself With host of W arm friends, and
at once took leading and Influential
position, in. the social and political circles
of the country In the fill Of the same
year. he was nominated for District Attor :
ney of the county, by the Republican
Party and though only a g new conler'''.
and the county then thoroughly Demo
or Tic, came within five or six votes. If
being elected. .s&f edo ga r8Et
After short rest from his political la
bors, he again assumed active control Of
The columns ofthe Arg,ts, VII CHI possession
he held until October 7th,. 1871, when be
resigned it TO the gcntial regret Of It's
readers aud patrons. As an editor, his
conduct Of the44rgus gave a gene'al sits
faction that was never attained by any OF
his predeet Ssofs. lie was not what is US
sualfy termed /" brilliant writer" but all
Of his articles showed study and care, ard
were couched in terSe, logical and forcible
language entirely devoid of all vulgarisms
orlrietorical bombasuy. lie first knew
wiat he INTENDED to say, and then said j
in the most concise and effective style.
In March of last year, hr. Griffith
qualified As Dis, Attorney of this ecoun
", 10 which Office he had been elected the
preceding fall Falling heath, however,
prevented an active disci arse Of his duties
-4his only appearances to any extent in
tsault room fem that time being, we be-
lieve. during the trials in the District
Court last spring. The able way ia which
he handled those eases showed the latent
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28

e. There are now in circulation
two sets Of counterfeit five dollar
United States Notes. The first Of these
bogus grecubacks is p9oreIy engraved
on toerable good paper, and puports
to be No. 9,8l2. The Statue of Am
lnerica. on the lett hand side Of the
note, family aud badly executed, as is
also the medallion portrait in the low
err right hand corner. The line eugra-
wing on the back is indistinct, and the
curved lines weak and wavering, The
second counterfeit is badly printed on
wretched paper, is numbered 3l62O,
and theengraving is exceedingly coarse
and scratchy. el5 avad
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28

E@g@ Tie colored men in Washing
ton are arranging for laass-meetalng
TO be held soon. to take action for the
emancipation Of the slaves in Cuba.
Senator Carpenter has consented to ad-
dress them IN that occasion. His pc,
sition on the CubaL question is we'll
known. He favors the annexation Of
the island to the United States by
peaceable negotiation and purchase.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28

mn Discussing the Railroad freight
question, ETC., the Pitsfeh (llD Ola
i'm saws :: at is the bounden duty
of the farmers to have more infuon
eial voice IN the legislative chambers
of the country than they now have !;
and it is not until as class they awak
en- from their present apathy and III
sist upon a due representation IN the
Legislative bodies that they can nope
Tor "A correction OF the evils OF which
they Justly complain. 1t is crying
shame that the leading lndus'r al m
terests Of State-that upon which all
other industries depend for their SUI SUI
plies OF food should have the most
iueaere representation in the framing
of the LAWS which have such vital IN
hueuce in determining the measure OF
compensation they shall derive from
their tolls F" 1o5H
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28

BIG MINERAL -We hear of the
discovery of another great lead mine
near Fairplay 10y the New York &
Fairplay mining Co. The load lies just
north of Sinsinawa Mound, in the vi
entity Of the Williams lcad. The OPP
erations Of the company have not
been carried further than to test the
crevice which already reveals a half
million pounds Of solid block ore.
About 100000 have been raised. The
mineral lies in chunks Of such size
that it has to be blasted to be handled
The miners say the prospect indicates
this to be the largest ody Of mineral
ever struck in the vicinity OF "the
Mound. - Grant 20. Herald.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28
In Probate~-IoWa Go. Court.

In the matter OF the last wifi toetu-ront of
Robert Morris, deceased
= On reading and ii0g the petition IF Owen r Nor
lis, Executor, representing among other things that
he fulf, administered said estate, and praying
hat tine aud place be fixed Tor examining and
allowing his auco.ut OF his administration: 2>tte
is ordered that said account be examined by the
Ju &e OF this Court OH the 10th lay of March next
ensuing, at the Cnr House in the illage of Dodge
VILE al 10 clock a. nl.~ .ts..f
And it is further ordered that notice thereof be
given to all persons interested by publishing copy
of this order for three successive weeks in the Dodge
villeCHRoNIcLE, weekly newspaper, cireu latng in
said county. -Ealrse .@G ntF.5r
Dated February 10th, 1873. ....s.r--..> ! b IL
2Sw3 Copy ROBERT WILSON, Co Judge.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28

TlARM FOR SALE-We have one of
III the best farms in Iowa county for sale. 1t is
.A situated about nine miles nOrllt est of Dodge
vile, in the town OF Highland, and contains lCo
acres of good land. There is 65 acres under the
plow, 40 acres 81 timleI and 10 acres OF pasture
there Is also srl ndid hay bottom, from watch 70
tons OF hay can be cut yearly. ll0acres under
fence There is a good house Blk is feet COED et,-
bling. out honses granary. etc Every 40 on the
farm is we'll watered hy living springs. besides &
beautiful never failing spring cllse by the house
lie uffer the above farm llaIkable cheap. Terms
easy, etc. We mean business by Offering this ia M
for sale. We really want to sell. For further par.
ticulars, enquirra CHRONICLE office. 16m3
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28
A Soldiers Vie rs.

IcFmlt~a dlSl bled soldier to say Il
word on the land bounty grant now be
fore Congress. There are thousands
IN the country ike m 1seif. who could
not avail themselves Of the land il it
were granted The only value it would
have to Us you'd be It's actual money
value The question arises would not
ment than to US. Some say that not
less than 3U0,nU0, coo acres would be
required to carry out the provisions Of
the act, | ana not sufficiently posted
to say that such would be the case, but
reduce the amount to $50, 10000 OF
acres, land permit even one half OF. that
amount to be thrown ON the market as
it certainly wound be, and what
would be tile probable result ? The
price Of land would bring at least 81.
u. COW. would not bring third OF
that with 70 100000 of acres thrown
upon the market. Thus the market
value ofathe land granted would be
about forty-two cents per acre or a It.
! tie over $50 tor the 200 acres allowed
We belle c tie price would fall below
rather. than exceed this estimate.
think the land would be worth more
than this to the Government, for it Ger
| tainIy viii need it, to carry out the
provisions ct the present Homestead
4 law. |, for one, dou't want the land
| Of course, [ will take it, if nothing
! better can be offered, but | should pre-.
fer even $50 in money to the LAND
which i could not use. Ii l wanted
to live on farm, l could do so, by
av&iling myseIt Of the law already in
force allowing soldiers 100 acres oil
! land, and allowing each year of service
to count as one Year of actual occu-
pancy. We don't want better law
| than that. If we want to own farm
and work it, we have chance offered
to do SO. Bat as We occupy it, and
would be forced to sell if it were gran.
ted, for anything it would bring, why
offer SO great pportunity for land grab
bers and spectators to step in ano
rob the government Of its public lands
We want money; net land The equal
ization of bounty, on 1888 per month
for each month Of actual service.
would be just law; would give tc
those who have received no bounty an
proro ,tionate to hel.service. In 9th
Their words, whatever Congress gives
should be in money. The soldier
! would then know what it was worth,
and would not be at the mercy of the
sharpers, who under this Land Bounty
bill would certainly fleece him. Ex-
cuse me for taking, up SO much space,
! but | could not say less and express
4 what / thought on this subject. On
behalf Of Others with whom | have
talked l say, let the Government keep
its land for actual settlers and do W.
justice by passing the Equalization bill
The money we would receive under
that bill would do US more good than
all the land the Government could
give. c
/ #.a MA sff4, $40 f.f.. Noy
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28
Tn Probate--Iowa Go Court.

Ia the matter of the last viii and testament of
James d. jones decea ed. 2aEe
On reading and fling an instrument in writing
.purporting to be the last viii aud testament Of
James D. Jones, late of 'DodSevIle deceased.
= 1t isordered hat the p oots of said Instrument he
heard before the Judge Of this conrt, Monday the
3D.. day OF March, A. d. 1878 at the Probate Office
in the village of Dodgeville, at 10 o clock a.
And it is further ordered, thatpuGlic notice there
of shall be given all persons interested by publish
ing copy of this order for three weeks snccessivey
prior to said day of hearing, in the DodgeyHe
CHRONICLE, week. y new spaper, circulating III said
County. srs--ss
Dated Feb. 30th, 1873, .scff.
v@ ga rAf#eat. ,.os-.s ROBERT WILSON. 3
22w3 County Judge.