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Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
Insanity and Suicide.

There are as many degrees of insan-
ity as there are varieties Of suicides.
There are moral, financial, political,
and social qualities belonging as an
innate right to every citizen and any
act calculated to weaken or destroy
either of these qualities, may be termed
suicidal.
The degree of insanity under Which
the individual is laboring may be de-
termined by the act committed.
Those who are afflicted with the
most desperate degree of insanity,
which we will designate as the first
degree, generally make an attempt
upon their life. Those of the second
degree are sure to destroy their moral
life. And those of the third, their
pOliticaltlife, and so on. If we are not
mistaken, the present legislators, now
in Sacramento, will furnish many ex-
amples of politicians suffering in the
third degree ofinsanity.
1t is fact generally conceded that
If Gov. Booths election to the U. S..
Senate was placed before the people Of
California, he would receive two
thirds Of the votes of the people with
these facts before them. Those legis-
lators who suffer themselves to be
led of, or in any way barter their votes
against him, will as certainly end
their political career in California as
they now breathe. A DEMOCRAT.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
Hotel Arrlva

Lafayette-S. Shrewsbury, San
Diego; s. A. Reid, FL Monte; X. Pc
tronch, Missouri; Morris Wolf and
family, J. King, San Bernardino;
United States-W. A. Wall, Santa
Barbara; Charles Smith, Wilmington;
A. Kohler,1 Anaheim; S. T:1 Grim,
Spadra; Austin Clute, T. Oakley, San
Bernarlino; VIM. Malin, d. Luger,
San Gabriel; Frank Billings, Lowell,
Massachusetts; Daniel Cross, Marys-
vile; w. g. H. Moral, Dixon, Ill.
Clarendon-D. f. Buel, VIM. Fer
guson, San Gabriel Mines; James
Thompson, A. Mayer, La Brea; J. III.
Miller, Los Nietos; HI. G. Rolf, San
Bernardino; w. ]. Saunders, Texas; f.
p. Spitz, J. P. Kelley, San Francisco;
J. Byant, Arizona.
Pico House-P. Tunkle, Sprada; J..
Irvine, Charles Healy, San Francisco;
M, *. lBentzer, Springfield, Mo-; Miss
J. Smiley, Iowa; Colonel Summers,
Salt Lake; Arthur Bramley, Arizona;
Mrs. Ellis and sons, San Bernardino;
+. Savitri, Tres Pinos; s. Williams,
Independence.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
& SECOND DISPATCH.1

Governor Booths m essage was pre-
sented to-day and is published. He
refers briefly to the Modoc war, and
pays tribute to soldiers who fell in the
lava beds; congratulates the people on
their happy exemption from the finan-
cial panic, such as afflicted the people
of the east. He says the finances of
the State have been economically
managed. He recommended State aid
to private charities, and that deficien-
cies in the military fund be supplied
by liberal appropriations. Recon-
mends the repeal of the law for State
land agency; thinks the words white
and colored oughtto be stricken out Of
the State school law, and equal school
rights extended to all children. He
recommends also an. enlargement of
the powers OF the local authorities of
San Francisco in order to rid the Le-
gislature of the special legislation rel
etive to affairs of that city. Says that
our treaty with China ought to be re-
adjusted so as to restrain further i'm
migration from that country; also re-
commends legislation for the adjust
ment and uniformity of fares and of
rights on railroads in the State; says
the carrying of concealed weapons
should be again prohibited by law;
favors the system of compulsory edu-
cation; says the Legislature should not
adjourn without enacting that popu-
lation shall be the basis Of State rep
resentation, and calls special attention
of the Legislature to the subject of IT.
rigation. The Governor also favors
legislation with a view to secure a mi
nority representation in the Legisla-
ture
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
Late 1s|BgraTns,
wAsHlMcroM.

AIeek Stephens-.--As Bill to reguIate
Railroads fn CalifOr.in...A bill TO
expedite the survey Of private land
claiuns...A bill to sell grazing Iamd---
An irrigation bllI...A mineral land
biIi--.The Contract and .Einence
Company 10 be Investigated.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.
Alexander Fl. Stephe MS, Represent
ative from Georgia, was received by
the President in one of the reception
rooms on the main floor of the White
House, to-day, Stephens being too
feeble to ascend the Stairway
In the House, Mr.. Kendall intro
duced a bill to regulate and make uni
form the charges on railroads in rela-
tion to California.
Houghton will renew his efforts In
favor of bill to expedite the survey
of private land claims; also bill to
sell grazing lands to pre-emptors in
single section tracts; also for some ir-
rigatiOn system to prevent mOnpolles.
Page proposes to urge a bill for the
establishment of some government
price per acre for both agricultural
and mineral lands, in order to avoid
unnecessary contests as to the mineral
or non-mineral character of lands.
LIlttrell announces his intention to
urge a thorough investigation of the
Contract and Finance Company mat
ter; also bill to admit grain bag ma
terials duty free; also an appropria-
tion for the removal of obstructions to
navigation in the Sacramento river.
The Senate has elected its standing
committees.
The nomination of Williams for
Chief Justice has referred to the Judi
ciary Committee.
The State Department has, received
10 advices relative to the situation in
Havana.
The London Times publishes the Of
fetal list of the British subjects taken
prisoners on the Virginius, and after
wards executed at Santiago de Cuba.
The Times, in commenting on the act,
says the British government while
demanding the surrender of the survi-
vors, must carefully avoid committing
itself to the position that the seizure
was illegal.
The Department of State has no in
formation to communicate concerning
the arrangement for the surrender Of
the ,Virginius and her surviving pas
sengers and crew to the United States
naval forces. Nothing was received
up to late hour this evening to cause
the impression that any part of the
protocol will not be carried into effect.
The statement is unreservedly made
that the Spanish officials are acting in
good faith.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06

They walked along quietly, singing,
chatting, laughing aud smoking, as if
on n pleasure trip.
On the following morning twelve Gu
bans were led to the slaughter, and
similar disgusting scenes were re-en-
acted. The moment the preliminary
order was given, the twelve turned
their heads as If in obedience to pre-
concerted agreement, and throwing
their hands aloft shouted, "Viva Gu
ba's Libertad." This finished the cx-
ecutions that day.
The British war vessel Niobe, and
her commander Lorraine, left Jamaica
in such haste that several of her crew
who were ashore on leave were left
behind. He hardly stopped to cast
anchor at Santiago de Cuba, before he
fastened ashore and protested against
the killing of any more of the Virgin
ius crew. General Burriel answered
him saucily in letter, saying that
all the executions that had been Or
dered would be Immediately proceeded
with. Commander Lorraine instantly
returned reply that in the absence Of
an American man-of-war he would
protect not only the interesto of his own
country, but those of the United States,
and that if Burriel harmed a hair Of
another prisoner, he would lombard
the city. 1t was generally believed
at Santiago de Cuba, that this action of
the British Commander saved the
lives of the rest of the Virginius crew.
Commander Lorraine, afterwards OBJ
tanned five copies of the process of the
Court Martial, condemning them to
death, two of which he intended to
transmit to our governments, and two
others to his own. Varano Cespedas
del Sol and Ryan were shot early in
the morning. The latter showing eX-
traordinary GOODNESS and courage. He
marched along as gaily as if going to
his wedding. A priest advanced to
his side when the place Of slaughter
was reached, and offered the religious
services of his office, but Ryan waived
him off. The officers Of the Morning
Star say it is not true that the inhab-
.itants of Santiago de Cuba were wild
with joy, but on the contrary, they
were exceedingly silent, and made no
demonstrations whatever.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
PACIFIC COAST TELEGRAMS.
Exclusively to the Herald.
SAN FRANCISCO.

The Board Of Supervisors last night
sustained the Mayors veto of the order
granting portion of the Central Basin
to Booth for ship yard.
Edward Eagle and the notorious
George Hoge were sentenced to the
State prison for highway robbery to-
day. Eagle goes for eight years and
Hoge for ten years. iE
County Jail fever is again prevalent
in the Jail, owing to its over-crowded
condition.
Several cases of smallpox are report
ed and one death from the disease oc-
Cured Wednesday at the pest house.
Weather tonight clear and cold.
1t is thought that Turner, one of the
Duane party shot Wednesday night,
will have to suffer amputation of Ills
leg.
Work on the Government light
house on of the Three Brothers Islands
is progressing. 1t is to be erected on
the island nearest to the Contra Costa
shore.
Five ocean steamers will sail from
this port tomorrow ~
The total rainfall in this city since
Wednesday last, has been 3.79 inches
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
CITY AND SUBURBS.

Thomas Mott is q passenger on the
Mohongo to-day.
The receipts of bullion still continue
to be very large.
A message awaits Fernando Gallego
at the telegraph office.
A brick crossing near. the HERALD
office is the first sign of reform. sl9 II
The Mohongo passengers will leave
the depot this morning at 10 A. NJ.
But one team had left up to yester-
day afternoon with assorted gOods for
Independence. r
Gov. Downey goes up this morning
on the MohOngo to San Francisco, and
probably to Sacramento.
Armstrong & Shaw were selling off
their goods by auction last night. The
store was full and business was brisk.
The rainfallup to noon yesterday for
"a hours past was 8l-hundredths of an
inch. Total for the season 4 inches 81
hundredths.
The rain storms yesterday were very
severe, but in the afternoon they
passed over leaving us to the enjoy
ulCiIp vi UAiShV ouiAAJ VSeStAiCAs u
G. w. Morgan is receiving bids for
the construction of the irrigating ditch
andfiume of the Santa Gertrudes Land
Association. Work will be commenced
Immediately.
r.. G. Reed, late of Chicago, opens on
Monday new manufact.Ory OF candy
and confectionery. He is just from
the east. where he has been connected
with large first class establishments.
"Go away from home to hear the
news" The San Jose Mercury says
that orange orchards in Los Ange-
les county are threatened with de-
structive blight" That is the first we
have heard of it.
The German Turnverein Society will
give a dramatic performance and ball
at their hall tomorrow evening. The
entertainments given by this society
are usually very enjoyable, and it is
hoped that full house will greet them
on this occasion.
Six boys, from 10 to Is years Of age,
whose names we suppress on account
of their youth, were charged with steal
ing goods from A. G. Shaw & Go. to
the amount of $16 10. They will ap-
pear before Justice Trafford to-mor-
row.
Mr.. Tanning announces in our coll
amns that he has leased the old Los
Angeles Hotel on First street, near the
intersection of San Pedro" He has fit
ted up the house, elegantly refurnished
it and has engaged q first class Ameri-
can cook. The table is excellent, the
rooms good and every attention paid
to bOarders.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
MISCELLANEOUS.

PoTTsvILLE, Penn, Dec. 5.
Train hands of the Philadelphia and
Reading Railroad are resisting the re-
duction of their wages, and only pas
senger trains run regularly. Coal
trains have entirely stopped owing to
the want of hands. Several mines
have been compelled to stop work.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
The virginius Slaughter.
Especial Telegram to the Herald !
The Description of an Eye-Witncss.....
Horrible Details. ......M Mem BrutRi1y
Shot and Horribly MutiIated. ...... Out
:. Deyilins the Devil! -. r s.s.

VHlCAGO, Dec. o.
A New York special says the officers
Of the Morning Star, the vessel which
arrived in New York yesterday morn
ing from Santiago de Cuba, in which
port she was lying when the Virginius
was brought in, give graphic accounts
of the massacre Of the prisoners. Mr..
Coffin, second mate of the Morning
Star, witnessed the, execution of the
victims. The first lot, consisting Of
Captain Frey and SO of his crew, were
led out at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon.
They were ranged facing the wall, and
at sufficient distance from it to give
them room to fall forward. Captain
Frey having asked for glass of water,
one was handed him by Charles Bell,
steward of the Morning Star. Frey
then walked from the end OF the lire
to the center, and calmly awaited his
fate. He was the only man that fell
dead at the first volley, notwithstand-
ing the fact that the firing party were
only 10 feet distant. Then ensued q
horrible scene. The Spanish butchers
advanced to where the wounded men
lay writhing and groaning in agony,
and placing the muzzles Of their guns
in some instances to the mouths of
their victims, pulled the triggers, shat
tering their heads into fragments.
Other dying men grasped the weapons
thrust at them, with despairing grip,
and shot after shot was put into their
bodies before death quieted them. All
the bodies were tumbled into carts
and taken at once to the cemetery.
Mr.. Coffin says that this batch OF
Victims, at least, seemed to have no
notion of the fate that awaited them.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06

The California oysters kept in the
elegant establlshm Of Mr.. Cuyns, near the
Pico House, have special qualities, owing to
the system followed by the above named gem
tleman in fattening and preserving them as
fresh as when taken out of the sea. Lovers of
oysters can see for themselves and be con-
WINGED. Chocolate, coffee, tea and other re-
freshments, all first-class, are also served
there. There can be found for sale Sherry
Wine, Muscate, imported from Spain, by
Mr.. Cuyas, and best brands OF Havana Ci-
gars He also keeps Il good stock Of periu-
merry, toys and candies all liuds. no3-2w
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06

Governor Booths Mcssagc-.-J. q. Bon te
Chaplain of tho Senate.
Governor Booths message was sent
to the Senate this afte rnoon.
Nothing new in the Senatorial con-
test.
The Legislature yesterday, after
much debate, elected Rev. Rev. ]. G.
Bonte, of Sacramento, Chaplain of the
Senate.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
wonderful. Isn't Hse

The amount of goods one can get for 81 90 ut
the Dollar Store Is really astonishing; and
Dunsmoor Brothers deem it pleasure to show
their beautiful stock Of Holiday Goods to all
who may choose to call. Parties buying pres
ents for Sabbath schools or Christmas trees
will find II to their advantage to call on Duns-
moor Bros. before making selection.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
Lock Here.

"Eat, drink and be merry" at
Johnny Moore's san Francisco Restaurant,
on Commercial street. Johnny is an acknowl-
edged prince among restauranteurs. The best
meats and vegetables are used and cooked in
the most palatable manner. Take your meals
at Johnny's and you will feel truly refreshed.
All meals 25 cents.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
Dress and Cloak Making.

Miss M. Logan, late from the east,
has associated herself with Mrs. Park in her
new Millinery Store, in Lafayette Block, and
In prepared to do first class work in all of tho
latest styles. Fitting q speciality. de4lw
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
Real Estate TRANSACTIONS

Deeds filed for record for the "a hours end
ing at O'Clock, Dec. s, 1873, as reported for
the DAILY HERALD by Judson & Gillette,
searchers of Records for Los Angeles county:
Eplminio Gusman to Louis Wolfskill--l0
acres OF SW Il sec 10, TBS, II l3 W;$l5O.
3 VIM. Weeks and Caroline Weeks TO Ira Car
lpenter-SW 4 sec Is, us, II IA w; I60 acres;
$1,000 .-,s =.ss........,...-
j. w Hamerstich, to VIM. Weeks-Recelpt
for 500 in full for cW Il sec l3, II $, RIA W.
City of Los Angeles to c. T. and f. y: Park
3d. acres east of river.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
Look at Tmisl

The only place in the city to get
choice Engravings, Chromos, 'oil Paintings,
etc, Is at NJ. V. Ponet's, GO Main street. where
you can buy them cheap for cash, or pay In
weekly installmentso of from 25 cents to 81, ac-
cordng to the amount purchased.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 8.
FLOUR--Extra is jobbing at SO 509$7.
OF 81 224a2 32i part prior to arrival, with free
storage, and some lots not payable until Dec.
18th. 10000 SKIS for distilling, $2321.
BARLEY-Feed$ 81 52119a; brewing 81 608l 50.
OATS-Sl 609l 80. aE5W
HAY-Steady at $l4@S0. M *ts
= POTATOES-Sweet,s 81 50; Tomales, etc.,
70cD$206 gIfeEL gtE-8. sE.8GL.-. n.
WOOL-Sales 10000 lbs fair Tulare at TIC;
10000 do choic Sonoma, 20c. Demand tolera-
bly, active. .n...,ss
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06

ABB j SO "a HAVANA, Dec. A.
Captain Jovellar telegraph
ed to the Madrid government tonight
to the following effect: "rhe Madrid
government peremptorily orders the
Captain General to deliver up the
Virginius." General Jovellar respect
fully resigns his position, and demands
that another person be sent to take his
place who can carry out the orders of
the government. Considering the eX-
cited state Of public opinion and the
impossibility Of overcoming the exist
ing difficulties, General Jovellar sub
mits that his manifesto was prep ared,
asking for delay, during which an op-
.portunity might be given for reflec-
ton, and time gained to allay the fiery,
patriotic spirit OF the great national
party in Cuba; the order from Madrid,
Immediately to be executed, deprives
him of the new resource which he
hoped to have for upholding the au-
thOrity and interest of the country.
In order that the Madrid government
may comprehend the difficulties of the
situation and do justice to the order
and perseverance with which he began
his labors, and which had already be-
gun to produce fruit. The Captain
General describes the situation on the
Island and declares that the impress
sion produced by the news Of the ar
rangement which had been made be-
tween Spain and the United States
can be compared with that produced
in Spain by the treaty at Bayonne,
which led to the war of independence
against Napoleon. He begs to assure
the government that the immediate
execution of the order will cause q
frightful commotion throughout the
Island which would be sure to result
in catastrophe. The Spanish are un-
willing to surrender the Virginius di-
rectly to the United States, but will
surrender her to some neutral power.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
or 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.
Ii is we'll known that at this store you can
buy all goods in their line at from five 10 ten
percent. 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
oh
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06

MA- The tide ofimmigration is steadily set
ting in, and the first thing eastern people do
Is to throw away their New York Hats and buy
a new one of DESMOND. They say there Is no
comparison between the two.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06

ng- 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 ID. w. Fitzpatrlck's, corner OF
Court and Spring streets.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
Exports.

Following IL a list of exports received at the
depot, awaiting shipment December5:
Oranges, bXs..."...... Swine, ppS.....
Sheepskins, bdis.... 7lLiqu0r, bbls....."..... 8
Chiles, bXs...m..... Bullion, bars .....52
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
SALT LAKE.


tho Centennial Anniversary.
SALT LAKE, Dec. 5.
The Baldwin Exploring Expedition,
which returned on Tuesday, disbands
here. 1t is reported to be successful
beyond all expectations.
The ladies are preparing for the CEN
tennial anniversary of the Boston tea
party.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06

The finest assortment of Nicer
schaum pipes for holiday presents at the
Cash Store. .t
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06

B1- J. Cohn keeps fine Havana and Domes-
tic Cigars. No. 81 Main street, Downey,s Block,
Thompson 4 GersOn's saloon.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
Spanish Imbroglio.

Captain.Gonernl JOvellar. Being Or.
dcred 70 Deliver mp the virgimius.
Resigns. Spain Acting fin Good
Faith. The London s'Eimes." on the
yirGlnfus Capture.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06

nA- Every style. of Painting and Glazing
done I'm the highest style of art, and at r9ason-
able rates, by G. Raphael 4 Co. t T{8IN
The Cash Store of Harris & Jacoby
sell fine white shirts at 81 30.
The Cash Store of Harris & Jacoby
sell two imported Havana Cigars, for % cts,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
THE Emerson, Weber and Chicken

ing pianos for sale on the instalment plan.
J. b. PATRICK, Travelling Agent. Leave or
ders at Hellman's Book Store. nov22mls
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
NO. A2.

10 acres,well improved; good house OF six
rooms; ~ miles from court-honss. ON San
Pedro street. On 1t are planted l6O lines, and
years old, 100 lemons, and 8 years old, 100
orange trees, years old, 80 apples, pears, IS
peaches, figs, italian chestnut, 8 grapervines
ALI in good bearing: 5000
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06

We have on sale large list Of first-class or
chard and Farm Lands, Houses and Lots, and
to 5000 acres, ranging nom - TO 81 800 per acre.
not advertised In the following list:
NO. s.
400 Acres OF Good Farming Land, suitable
for Dairy purposes or sheep range; 5000 worth
OF improvements In fences and buildfngs;
well watered and In every way desirable. Ht-
uated one mile from Compton, nine miles
from Los Angeles. Price $4,000
NO. IS.
Is acres unimproved, " miles from court
house; fine corner location on main street.
Good, land; easy Of access by public convey
ance; fine chance for city home.
NOS. 80, 81 AND s.
4. and 5x acre lots; pleasantly located:
good soil and water privileges; from 500 up
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06

house Of Ave rooms; 1H miles from court
house, near omnibus line and good school.
Well watered. On 1t are planted ia orange
trees, and years old, In nne condition. and
and nut trees, OF splendid quality, and one
acre Of alfalfa. A desirable and cheap place.
S4,750.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06

part of the city; loco vines, choice varieties;
II orange rrees In bearing Is years old; rs not
in bearing; pears, apples, hgs, apricots and
many other varieties Of choice varieties Of
expense; good frame and brick house Of I
rooms: barn and necessary out-bufld.ng;
n ear good school. -Hf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
SACRAM z N TO.

G total rainfall in this city since
nesday last, has been 3.79 inches.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
The C1yas House.

r. II. FISHEI {
Los Angeles, Dec. 9, 1878. 3
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06

AIeek Stephens-.--A Bit to regulate
Railroads fn Caiifor.in.-.A biII 10
expedite the survey Of private land
clain,s...A bill to sell grazing IaGsd---
An irrigation bllI...A mineral land
biIi--.The Contract and Einanee
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06

Fruit and Vineyard Ranch Of q acres; wine
cellar, with casks and stock Of wine; tools and
materials, with the crop; comfortable house
and other buildings. There is 200 per cent
Orange and lemon trees as we'll as other friiits
0lO.3OO. tt'