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Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-04-16
FOR EIcN.
Terrible Accident in a Coal

Terrible Accident in a Coal Mine.
LONDON, March 15th.-An explosion
in Ian cashire coal mine yesterday
killed and wounded large number of
miners. A later dispatch says forty
six bodies are recovered from the mine
at Dunkenfield where the explosion
occurred. To-day one hundred miners
have been rescued. The explosion was
caused by a naked light
Arrival OF DR.. LivingstOne's Body I'm
England.
SOUTHAMPTON, April 18th. - The
steamer Molina, with the body of DR..
Livingstone arrived this morning.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-04-16
San Diego Items.
From the World, April IA.

fTOIIl Tie WORTH, April II.
New potatoes are selling in San
Diego at 81 80 per bushel.
Messrs. Burton and Wiley are in
from the Jamul. They report that
rain fell for twenty-four hours during
the recent storm.
H. L. Patty arrived from the Bladen
mines yesterday and reports terrific
rain and snow storm. One shaft has
caved in, but the rock is richer than
ever. h7a
DR.. Condee, of st. Louis, who has
been stopping in San Diego for some
time past, says that all Missouri is
wild about Southern California. A
colony of wealthy people from that
State are preparing to come here.
The extreme richness of the Bladen
rock is the iall-absorbing topic of con-
versation. Every one is anxious to
acquire an interest in this wonderful
ledge. Every assay of the rock
brought down from Gen. Dewey's shaft
shows four or five hundred dollars to
the ton.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-04-16

PLATT, who undertook to construct
the Stockton and lone narrow gauge
railroad, thinks he will have to throw
up his contract in consequence of the
Stockton people not redeeming their
promises. 1t will be an unfortunate
thing for Stockton if this road is not
built. lone valley must have railroad
communication with the bay or Sacra-
mento river, and if Stockton does not
secure the trade it will go to Sacra-
mento city or some point on the West
ern Pacific.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-04-16
Latest kilograms.
Terrible Explosion in a Coal Mine
FURTHER ABOUT THE IN
vs1 1VESTIGATlON.
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Another Ballot for Massa-
chusetts Senator.
ARRIVAL or DR.. LIvlNosToNE'S
BODY IN EUROPE. A-'
caste R N.

Another Race for Summers Seat.
Boston, April 14.-Five additional
ballots for Senator were taken this af-
ternoon. The whole number of votes
was from 24O to 266. The most notable
features were the scattering Of the
votes and the losses of leading candi-
dates, particularly Hoar, and the gains
of Adams and Washburn, the last bal
lot standing, Dawes SO; Hoar, "a;
Curtis, 60; Adams, 81; Washburne, 20;
Banks, 8; scattering, 10.
Nomination for Minister TO vene.
zueIa.
WASHINGTON, April 14.--The Presi-
dent has nominated Thomas Russel,
of Massachusetts,, as Minister to Vene-
zuela.
An Authorization Meeting at Cinein.
natl.
CINCINNATI, April l4.-At an anti
initiation meeting held here to-day,
resolutions were adopted strongly con-
demning the measures now about to
be taken by Congress regarding infia-
ton. A committee was appointed to
take document signed by fifty man.
facturers, representing s1,OOoOOO, to
Washington.
Pension Agent BENEFITS DefalcatiOn.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE new
Pension Agent at San Francisco has
forwarded to the Bureau in this city
full accounts Of the condition of his
Office as it was left by H. c. Bennett,
his predecessor. The absconder left
deficit of $4,000. The manner in which
he defrauded the Government was by
filling out false vouchers to fictitious
persons, and by connivance with
some broker, causing the accounts to
be paid.
Balloting for summers Successor.
Boston, April 15.-On the twenty
ninth ballot 237 votes were cast:
Dawes, 80; Hoar, SO; Curtis, 81;
Adams, %; Banks, 7; Sanford Whit
tier, l. Adjourned till tomorrow. 1t
is understood that the friends Of Dawes
at caucus this morning resolved to
stick to him. .rtrt#F > s.ts4a. -.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-04-16

THE Stockton Independent insists
that both the old political parties in
this State retain their organization, and
says that few have Joined the ranks of
the Independents. This statement
would sound better if it appeared in
the columns of paper printed else
where than in county which two
years ago had a clear Republican ma
jority Of $50, and in which at the late
election the Independents elected
their candidates by majorities ranging
as high as $40.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-04-16
More of the Investigation.

WASHINGTON, April 15.--In the in
vestigation to-day, Jenkins, one of the
attorneys for Galbert and Mcclellan,
testified that the letters of Chittenden
were destroyed in February last. The
witness declined to state the contents
of the letters, upon the ground that
there were names of parties m entioned
who might be innocent. He would
not swear to the truth of all the con-
tents of the letters. Witness had no
doubt but Chittenden had falsely rep
resented his influence to them for the
purpose of procuring money. The
Committee excused Jenkins until to-
morrow, and will consider the advisa-
bility of exaninin g him privately.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-04-16
LAND FOR SALE.

T COATED ABOUT TWO MILES
- south of the Los Nietos Depot.
a splendid 60-ACRE LOT Is offered for Asa
sale ON the most liberal terms. The loca- 49,
ton Is very desirable, and the land Is in good
condition. -rf - ar. s#.
Last year it produced a cropo lis bushels OF
corn to the acre. Any one who may desire to
purchase land in this locality WOULD do we'll
to inspect this lot and examine this years
crop, which has not been gathered. The sole
reason for sacrificing this property is TO meet
certain obligations Immediately. TERMS
one-half cash, and the balance in enc or two
years. ....ALSO.... .i ~
An 80-ACRE TRACT, located on the line OF
the railroad going east to Mud Springs, and
embraced in the San Jose Rancho. This Is q
most desirable piece ofland, is in hrst-rate
~ condition; under fence, and good water
lG:l right; on which are growing 10000 grape
vines in a full bearing condition; has large
commodious DWELLING-HOUSE; all to be
sold on easy terms. For particulars, apply to
p. C. TONNER, Spadra, or at
ocl6-tf HERALD OFFICE.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-04-16

THE Vallejo papers are profuse in
their praise of Governor Booth for
vetoing the bill dividing Sclano
county, and they are equally profuse
in their abuse of him for signing the
bill removing the county seat back to
Fairfield. The Governor consoles
himself with the reflection that no.
body can please everybody.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-04-16

Nearly all the farmers at the Dalles
have joined the Changers. r. s
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-04-16
Trees for Sale.

ORANGE, LEMON, LIME and
" English Walnut trees, four and five years
old. The ive-year old trees are the largest
ever offered for sale in this county. The above
trees will be sold cheap, and in quantities at
reduced prices, For particulars, inquire OF the
undersign, on Main street, two miles from the
Court House. fQlt IuIJfI.WNful gOgEiD I'll
Also, 80 acres of land, with house and ~
acres of alfalfa, for rent on corner of Main and
Jefferson streets. y 20 4lf.l3 iNt5lth ~
Los Angeles Feb. 9th, 1874. EIglaa
l0tf MILTON THOMAS.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-04-16

The pupils of the Dover, IN II. }
High School are examined at regular
intervals on topics which involve q
careful reading of the daily and weekly
newspapers.
, 1874-06-06

ire will support the newMinistry if it protect pub
lie order and ensure respect for Marshal MacMa-
hons power.
SPAIN.
BILBAO, May, II.
The Northern Army is approaching the
Ebro, and Marshal Concha's next headquarters
will be at Miranda, whittier stores and reserves
have been sent by rail and via Medina del
Pomar. The Carlists have seized some horses
and recruits at Somorrostro.
General Echague, with the Third Corps, is
threatening Arrasia, where the Oarlist factories
are situated. A rumour is current that Dorre-
garay has captured Laguardia. The Carlists
are h~araSsing the engineers engaged in con-
s~tructing Notifications round Bilbao.
, 1874-06-06
To the Editor of the st. Croiz Avis.
Dear Sir,

Dear Sir,
Ihavo observed that your correspondent,
GA Moravian' has again been figuring in your
columns on his favorite theme, the refusal of
the Sacrament of Baptism to illegitimate in.
fants. l must confess that [ am much of the
same mind as he is, relative to the making use
Of your columns for the purpose of discussing
religious matters. Controversy of any kind
draws forth argument, and argument to prove
any thing, must be supported by sound reason
ing. am no good reasoner; yet | am unable, or
rather, | an not willing to adopt the course
of drawing illicit conclusions from false premises
in any instance to support my point, nor can I
admit the like course in another. Bad blood is
invariably generated somewhere when the fal-
laOies and sophistry of antagonistic views are
exposed, even when the opponents are not
known to each other, and this can never be
productive of any good
ga Moravian' writes with some degree of re-
~luctance this time; he is not DESTROYS to enterupon
a religious controversy on a subject upon which
there are so many shades of opinion, as that of
Infant Baptism" Being a Moravian, however,
lis shade" must be the pedo-baptiat one, and
, 1874-06-06
The same paper has the following:-

The same paper has the tollowing:-
The bethrothaI of the Crown Prince Of
Holland to our Princess THYRA, and sister
to the Princess Of Wales, which we pre-
viously announced, is confirmed. The
King of Denmark is one Of the poorest
Monarchs in Europe and has the smallest
kingdom, with a large family, but in the
achievement in the way of honors and
no other monarch can boast of as
much. One son is King Of Greece,
another will be King of Denmark, one
daughter will in all probability become
Empress of Russia, another Queen Of
England, and yet another, Queen Of
Holland,
, 1874-06-06

CHRTSTIANSTED, ST. CRO1X,
SATURDAY, 9TH JUNE 1874
see<es

We learn from the st Thom@ Tidende,
that by Royal Resolution of the 9TH May
last, it graciousIy pleased His Majesty the
King to confer upon His Excellency
GOVERNOR GARDE Of the Danish West
India Islands, the Order of Commander Of
D~annebrog. The sam Resolution CON
ferred Knighthood upon Messrs. Joseph
Levi and G. S. II. Pretorius.
, 1874-06-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE.
PRESIDENCY FOR ST. CROIX,

PRESIDENCY FOR ST. CROIX,
JUNE 9Th 1874.
mWNERS of Sugar Estates, and others
IVY who feel interest in the question Of
establishing a Credit Association and, in
connection herewith, one or more Central
Factories in this island, are invited to at
tend a meeting at the Estate Castle Bourke
on Tuesday the 9th inst. at 10 o'clock,
at which His ExcelIency the Governor
will be present,
J. A. STAKEMANN.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-05

The Mckinney Enquirer states that con
Wednesday last, Messrs. Buck Board and
Mack Benge started on camp hunt in the
southern part of the county, aud after ar
irving in section Of country where they
expected to find game, dismo1Rted for the
purpose of loading their guns. While on
the ground, Mr.. Board dropped the butt Of
his gun, double barrel, whenthe jar caused
it e fire, the charge Of shot passing up
ward through his vest and infiieting pain
ful, but not dangerous, wound in the side
OF his face and head. 1t was, indeed, a
fortunate and narrow escape from instant
DEATH
The Denison Ners states that ''Robinson,
accused of stealing his brother-in-lsw's
pocketbook, Wednesday night, waived ex-
animation before Esquire Kirk, and was
bound over in the sum Of $500, to appear
before the criminal court at Sherman
The Ennis Argus states that ''the barbe-
cue was grand success Fine music, good
speaking, humorous reunion Of the Billings
family, light tripping of the fantastic toe
by the youngsters at night, closed the tn
umphant celebration on Thursday"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-05
Fashion Notes.
The cuirAss is all the rage.

The cuirass is all the rage.
Fur trimming Will be revived.
Seal skin will be cheaper than ever.
Double pointed jet collars will be fashion
able
The large circus tent sunshade is disap-
pearng.
In Paris, black evening dresses are
trimmed with seed peals.
The heavy link gold chain necklaces are
in vogue again. agsros
Some of the new suits are elegant; others
ridiculous garments.
Gentlemen are wearing the ribbon and
seal fob watch chain as grandpa use to.
Thenewest thing in earrings is champagne
bottles in miniature. They are of Roman
gold.
Sleeveless jackets for house wear will run
through the winter. They are made of all
materials. Ilo 81
Waist belts are worn very wide. They
are embroidered or studded with fine Jet
beads in profusion
The handsomest bonnets are of black
velvet, relieved by one bright color in rib
bon, flower or feather.
Black lace barbes are coming into fashion
again for neck ties. They are trimmed
with Jet or beads and are exceedingly pretty
and dressy.
The cuirass suit fits as If moulded to the
figure, and are very elegant. All the fashion
authorities predict that they will be gen.
orally worn this season.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-05

A FEW weeks ago a fend, named Jim
Cook, at Bremond, took advantage Of the
credulity Of q young and unsuspecting girl,
and made her believe that they were mar
red, having procured a sham ceremony by
some Of his comrades in crime. He graft
fed his hellish designs, and left her to
mourn her sad condition. He was tried,
and bound in a bond for one thousand dol
lars. The young lady was on her route
from Arkansas to San Saba, where she has
respectable relatives, to whom this sad mis-
fortune must be heavy blow. We incline
TO think that Judge Lynch would have
done justice TO the cause, had it come under
his Jurisdiction. -Lampasas Dispatch.
The lady is his lawful and welded wife.
Marriage is held by the highest tribunals as
a eirR contract. Such cases have been fully
tested in the courts. In Alabama, few
years ago, wild and reckless young man,
through the agency of an abandoned asso-
ciate, deceived a nice and virtuous gnl,
and they were married by one who repre-
sented himself as a justice Of the peace.
He remained with her one night, and then
left for another State. In her guef she
sought counsel. SUIT was brought, and the
man arrested. The marriage was held to
be valid. A divorce was granted the lady,
and half Of his property decreed to her. he
appealed TO the Supreme Court Of the State.
The judgment Of the court below was az
frmed. Il was held that, as marriage was
civil contract between the parties, it was
not essential tn make it valid and binding
that the ceremony should be performed by
some one authorized by law to sOlemnize the
nuptials. Still the law imposes penalty
on parties who presume to officiate in the
marriage ceremony without authority. The
laws are only intended to protect society,
parents and guardians from the effects OF
hasty and ill-advised marriages; but they
will not release man from his own wrong.
If man and woman, in the presence
of witnesses, agree to take each other as
husband and wife, they are legally married.
II then the lady, whom Jim Cook deceived,
desires to claim her rights as his wife, the
courts will sustain her as fully as if the GER
emony had been performed by the most dis
tinguished minister or judge in the State Of
Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-05

THAT true and tried paper, the Ennis
Argus, edited by Col. j. c. Rushing, the
Bsyard Of Democracy, pays the STATESMAN
the following high compliment, and in
dorses our position on the necessity for a
usury law: 49,
The WEKRLY DEMOCRATIC STATESMAN,
published at Austin, Texas, has been en-
Iarged, and is one of the best and most re-
liable papers in the State. 1t is thoroughly
Democratic and ably edited, and is doing
manly service for the wealth producing peo-
pie and laboring masses. It is published
by John Cardwell and Joseph Walker at
$3.50 per annum. We cheerfully recon-
mend that paper to our friends. Upon the
subject Of usury laws it says: "The pres
ent rate charged fo- money is as blighung
to the State as an army Of grasshoppers,
which eat up and lay waste the country.
It is not so apparent, and is, therefore, more
dangerous. And it is an easy matter for
capitalists to employ able writers to oppose
nsury laws. But the people demand such
q law, and those who oppose It are looked
upon as hard-hearted and devoid OF the
milk OF human kindness
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-05
The SON OF God.


At the period when the fame of Jesus
Christ began to spread IN Judea, Publeus
Lentulus, who was then its governor, wrote
to the Roman senate:
''There is here, at the present time,
man Of singular virtue, who is called Jesus
Christ; the barbarians esteem him as a pro-
Phet. but his sect adore him as descendant
of the immortal gods. He restores the dead
to. life, and heals diseases by words
and by his touch. He is of tail and
graceful stature; his aspect is mild and
venerable. His hair isiof color which
cannot be described, falling in ringlets be-
low his ears, and spreading over his shout
ders with infinite grace. He wears it parted
on the top of his head, after the manner of
the Nazarenes. His forehead is broad and
smooth; his cheeks are tinged with lovely
bloom. His nose and mouth are admirably
regular; his beard bushy, and of the same
color of his hair, descends an inch below
the chin, and separated in the middle, as
sumes the form of a fork. His. eyes are
beautiful, sparkling, clear and vivid. He
reproves with majesty, and his exhortations
are full Of sweetness, whether he speaks or
acts. lie has never been seen to laugh,
but has often been known to weep. He is
very temperate, very modest, and very wise.
In word, he is a man who, by his great
beauty, and his divine perfections, sur
passes the children Of men.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-05

FRoM the SrATEsMAN we learn that A
magnificent supper has been given in Austin,
TO raise funds for the Calhoun Literary
Society. Texas Military Institute. We feel
that We should return the ladies Of Austin
our Warmest thanks for their Iberality In
the matter. inasmuch IS we were one Of the
founders Of the Calhoun Society, and always
watch its progress with no ordinary interest
and only regret that we could not have
been there 70 see. The amount realized
footed up the handsome sum Of $500. We
opine that the boys in gray will prove, IN
time, that this hDerality will not 70 unre
Warded- - Ge0rqstopa Democras.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-05

APPLETox's Great American Cyclopedia
is only sold by subscription. Parties de-
string to subscribe for this splendid work
can do so by calling upon DR.. East, who is
acting for the agent during his absence
The sixteen volumes, 3 part of which will
be delivered in January and only paid for
as delivered, form alone library of more
solid and valuable information than thou
sands of ordinary works. Our leading
lawyers and business men have subscribed
for it. We have heretofore published the
list of prices, but will here state that each
volume costs from S. to $40 according to
the style of binding selected. There is no
humbug about this work; and parties need
not fear that they will be deceived and
cheated. The work is cheap at the price.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-05

THE ''FIsH" ToRPEDo.-The British Off
Gals are sorely perplexed about the '.Fish''
torpedo for which the government paid
$50, 900 for the exclusive secret of making.
They have ascertained that the German
Admiralty has paid large price for it to
an Englishman who claims to be the inven-
tor. The British authorities do not believe
that two persons could have invented the
same torpedo at the same time, and there
fore they are persuaded that there has been
treachery at Woolwich which has betrayed
the secret for which the Gladstone admins
tration paid so large sum. The 'FIsh''
torpedo is said to be the most powerful
and terrible instrument of naval warfare
ever made.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-05

The Dallas Herald speaks in the highest
terms of praise Of Col Roger Q. MiIlss
speech on the thirtieth. That paper says:
For nearly two hours he held the peo-
pie as If with the magic wand of truth. and
whenever there was the slightest indication
OF close, there went up shouts Of Go on
60 onP We dare not attempt . synopsis of
the speech. It must answer to say that he
traced the genius Of liberty from its birth
among the ancients, through the thousand
years Of struggles, down to the hour when
Radieallsm laid its impious hands upon the
emblem Of our freedom as q people. Glanc'
ing rapidly at the condition Of modern
Greece, goaded to despotism by the Mussul-
men; at poor Poland, dissected and parti-
toned among the crowned heads Of despot-
ism; at Hungary, ruled by the tyrant house
of Hapsburg; at Ireland, the land Of Cur
ran. Grattan, Phillips, Emmett and o'Con.
nell, for three centuries ruled by the iron
heel of English oppression; he passed with
the power Of master to the birth and
growth OF liberty in this country"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-05

THE ELECTION IN THE CITY TUESDAY
We are truly sorry that there was so much
apathy and so little interest taken in the
election Tuesday. 1t is true that many
could not vote without going to remote
precincts, as the polls were not opened at all
the designated boxes. This was grave
error, and might have resulted seriously if
the opposition had taken advantage of it by
concentrating their supporters at a late
hour, and voting in body. At one pre-
cinct no books were furnished, and at two
or three others there were none till toward
10 o'clock.
Our people have not acted with their
usual spirit Many, ne doubt, stayed away
because there was no opposition to Hon.
John Hancock, and they felt that he would
be elected anyway. But, if the enemy had
taken advantage of the indifference, a Rad
ical Congressman could have been elected.
As it is we will lose in the superintendent
of the State, if the vote of Tuesday
should be taken as the basis of representa-
| ton.