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Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-14
A Permanent Ccds Commission

The bill lately introduced into the
Legislature providing for permanent
Code Commission, seems to meet with
general favor throughout the State.
Our best lawyers hold that to bring
the Codes to anything like perfection,
they will require thorough revision,
and, to do this effectually, the persons
charged with the work must feel that
they can devote the necessary time to
it. Such a work cannot be hurried,
and a permanent Commission only, can
accomplish any substantial improve
ment.
1t would seem advisable, however,
that II this work is TO be done, that it
should be we'll done, and to accomplish
such o reform is labor of suchmag-
nitude, that one, or even two men will
hardly be equal to the task. There is
probably no lawyer in the State whose
acquaintance with the law is so wide
that he is able to traverse the whole
field, and suggest every Improvement
needed and still it is essential that the
Commissi on should have a head to
systematic the work, and assign its
various departments to the proper
hands. We would therefore suggest
Chief Commissioner, who shall have
charge Of the whole work, but empower
him to call to his aid the necessary
assistants, to whom he can ass ign such
labor as they are especially adapted
for. In this way Code, compact,
lucid and harmonious might be Sc
cured, and the law, now proverbially
uncertain, reduced almost to an exact
science.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-14

On the night of the 10th ult. over
500 head of beef cattle, about twenty
five miles below Benton, Montana,
were driven off by the Indians-sup-
posed to be North Blackfeet or the
Creeks, as they took the direction of
the Sweet Grass Hills. The two
night herders, Black and Jenkins, are
missing. The-cattle were en- route to
fill G. A. Broadwater's beef contract
at the Fort Peck Indian Agency. The
balance of the men in charge Of the
herd are looking for the two missing
herders.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-14

Colorado still insists upon admission
as State, and Governor Ebert, in
his message to the Territorial Legisla-
ture, presents some statistics in rela-
ton to the question. The Population
is estimated at l25,O00 and he places
the real value of property in the Terri
tory at S50,O00,000. During the past
four years there has been an increase
in both population and wealth suf1i-
GENTLY great to justify the anticipation
for the future in which the message
INDUCES.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-14


No one act of the Republican party
has brought upon it more severe con-
demnation than the passage of the bill
increasing the salaries of members of
Congress and the President. The
people have been demanding retrench-
ment. A general shrinkage of values,
and appreciation of the purchasing
power of greenbacks had of itself in
creased the compensation of every one
receiving q stated salary, and all over
the country an important reduction in
the wages paid to employees was go
ing on, What wonder then that a
tax.burdened people. should cry out
against an increase of compensation
to officers that were already receiving
large salaries?
In California we have always been
paying high salaries to our officials.
In many counties the incumbent for a
single term of county Office realizes
handsome fortune, and so fierce has
become the squabble for these high
paid places, that thousands of dollars
are expended in securing them.
In the flush days Of our State when
fortunes were made in an hour, it
might have been necessary to pay
such figures, but we are now settling
down to the regular business of life;
speculation is giving way to regular
pursuits, and the great bulk of our
people are slowly building up their
fortunes in farming, manufacturing,
and like pursuits. 1t is therefore high
time that all salaries, whether paid
by the State or by cities and coun-
ties, should be made to conform to
the new order of things. In many
localities these salaries need severe
cutting down, and in none that we
know of, is there any reason for in
crease. Our people are burdened with
taxation, and they rightly judge that
as long as there are plenty of appli-
cants for an Office, it is sufficient evil
dence that the pay is adequate.
The proposed increase of the salary
of the County Superintendent of
Schools, it seems to us, is not under
the circumstances called for. The
present incumbent receives 5000 a
year. His duties do not prevent him
from engaging in other pursuits, and
we believe it is O fact that while he
has been faithful officer, fully meet
ing the expectations ofthose who voted
for him, he has made very comfort
able thing of it. His successor, who
takes his place on the first of next
month, was elected with a full under
standing of the duties of the office, land
the salary to be paid. He was not only
willing to accept, but worked to secure
that position, and consequently has no
claim upon the people for an increase
of salary. ...- t-rgn
We do not see that in the present.
state Of affairs, with heavy taxes, a
bonded debt of large amount, and the
necessity that exists for the expendi-
ture of large sums in needed public
improvements, that the people can af-
ford to add to their burdens by raising
this, ar any other salary. At least we
advise that the matter be carefully
considered before the step is taken.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-14

WE are under obligations to un-
known parties for copies Of Judge Kel-
ley's able speech on financial ques-
tions, Henry Carey Baird's letter in
relation to interchangeable bonds, and
other interesting documents of none
tary character
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-14
0reaon Items.
Reports from Hubbard say that the
Fall wheat sown ON French Prairie is
oroyyiuo mn fl nelx-t "a ~

|
Report from Hubbard say that the
Fall wheat sown ON French Prairie il
growing up finely. y 9
Mumps now prevail ut Jacksonville
and many other points up the valley.
Some very severe cases have occurred.
The election for town officers OF
Jacksonville takes place next month.
Candidates for Marshal promiseto be
numerous.s Ssasa aaqa..a 5ss.....s.is
The Jacksonville Sentiael, the Oldest
paper in Southern Oregon, has closed
its eighteenth volume. 1t is to be inn
proved and enlarged
The Island Mills, at Union county,
are now shipping immense quantities
of -four to every part of these noun
tains. We are informed that the de-
mand upon these mills is greater than
ever before. - n
The river is falling at Salem, the
present stage of the water being eleven
feet and q half above low water mark.
The highest stage reached this season
was fourteen feet above low water
mark.
No stock, we are informed, has suf-
fered for food in Wasco county this
winter. Hay is quite plenty there,
but further east there is less hay, and
consequently some restitution among
the large herds.
The Jacksonville Times says: "rhe
late rains have placed the ground in
good condition for blowing, and the
farmers are busy at work. Although
there remains a large surplus from last
year, there will undoubtedly bea great
area again put in grain this year,
Exchange.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-14

A man left bony steed on Main
street last Saturday, and coming back
short time afterwards, discovered
that a funny youth had placed card
against the fleshlsss ribs bearing the
following notice, Goats wanted-in-
quire within"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-14
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Extraordinary and Wonderful
- =!

A YOUNG MAN RECENTLY ar
N rived from London, England, begs to in
form the inhabitants OF this city and sur
rounding country that he purchased before
leaving England large and magnificent
stock of
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-14

President Theirs has received
from the French citizens of Lima,
Peru, New Years gift of golden
card or plate adorned with gems, and
neatly engraved with suitable m
scriptiOn. /.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-14
TllermOmetricaI Record.

According to the plan of the Smithsonian In
stitute. Kept especially for the HERALD by
Brodrick d Co., February 18TH "A. as - y
a. M---52o p. M---tj6a 0 p. M------53
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-14

A Beaver county, Pennsylvania, man
threatens to bring suit against a young
farmer who persists in sitting up with
his daughter Sunday nights till four
o'clock in the morning. The stern
parent claims, firstly, that the follow
ing day being wash-day, his gal amt
of no account; secondly, that if they
would only use two chairs, the one
they do use would not cost so much for
repairs. "a sz...z
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-14

The title of the large deposit of mag
netic iron ore in the eastern part of
Sierra county has been at last'obtain-
ed from the Government by a Com
pany, which is now applying to the
Legislature for the franchise for mar
low-gauge railroad to Truckee, and
otherwise making arrangements for
turning out metal. sl. tI
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-14

WE have received from some source,
probably the Honorable gentleman
himself, Assemblyman Cowdery's
speech on the question of admitting
colored children to the public schools.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-14

This little item is making the rounds
of the Eastern press: q ,4a-s ..'s5,4
In Minnesota town, one evening
last week, spiritualistic lecturer,see
ing woman in mourning about to
leave the hall, called her back to in
form her that the spirit of her husband
was present. The lady had no donbt
on the subject, as her husband was
quietly waiting for her at the door.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-30

Full meetings are still the order APP
parently in the Sabbath services here.
Tho religious interest is peculiar for its
steady, noseless, and, though slow, un-
ceasiDg growth, or rather continuance. The
protracted af1liction of one of the village
families, that Of Mr.. Young, and his own
recent death, kindle much sorrow and
friendly sympathy among the people. We
must leave to those more conversant the
relation of farther details, rs we have not
the particulars respecting his illness and
decease.
And now SO near the sacred sorrow,
shall we write a smile? 1t shall be a very
silent one, though we are not suro how ST.
lent it was just at the time. We were con-
veniently near to a window looking ont up
on the main street, the other evening, when
leading citizen passed. lie walked quiz
city and confidently (he always does as
one who knew what he was about, leading
well, he thought he was leading a COW,
but ii was only a halter. But, Just rs he
reached the trough and looked round to
whv it didn't drink, somehow his mind
changed and he began To au,oneo with
much decision, charging at double quick
the defences of a neighboring stable. Lead
ing citizen generally leads kind and
thoughtful COW but this one, that he did
MT lead was careering in the highest gice,
rearing and plunsing hor inexpressible
laugh from the moment she saw him lead
her empty halter through the bars, until
his return. We are quite sure she grudgcd
to exchange the joke for The drink he now
proceeded t. give her. d.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-30
IAinsdaIe, ". H.

Mr.. Edhor:-It may be interesting TO
some of your readers, if not well posted
in history, to know some of the incidents
that occurred between this place and Brat
tleboro in the early settlement of the coun-
try. 1t has been said that there are but few
spots in the Connecticut valley of greater
historical interest aud importance than
these We refer TO.
The old Indian Fort near CoOpers point /;
Merry's Meadow, about one mile north !;
Shatlucks' Fort, on the east side of the
meadow; Fort Hinsdalc, near where Mr..
Lemuel Liscom now lives; Bridgman's
Fort on the west side of the river; and
Fort Dummer, about one mile below Brat
tleboro, are all points of historical interest.
On the 10th of June, l74s, a party Of thir-
teen men, supposed TO have crossed the
river from Fort Dummer, were attacked
by superior number of Indians near the
place where Mr.. Semour Horton now lives.
Ihree OF the men were killed, six were
captured and four escaped. The names of
The killed were Jonathan French. Josep1
Rieherson and John Farr. The names Of
the captured were Benjamin Osgood. Will
liam Blanchard, Joel johnson, Mathew
Wyman, Moses Perkins. and William Bic
ford.
On the l4Ih of July, l7Is, only about four
weeks after the above described battle took
place, Sergeant Thomas Taylor, with q
scont of seventeen men, started from Fort
Hinsdale for Fort Drummer. About mid
way between these forts they were drawn
into an ambuseade of one hundred and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-30

twenty French and Indians, and bloody
battle ensued in which four were killed,
nine were captured, and four escaped. The
names of the killed were Joseph lose,
Henry Chandler, James Billings and Asahel
Graves the names of the captured, some
Of whom were wounded, were John Hem
ry, Ephraim Powers, Daniel Farmer, Ser
gcant Thomas Taylor, Jonathan Lawrence,
Daniel Howe, Thomas Crosseu, John Edg-
ell and Reuben Walker. Robert Cooper,
one of those that escaped, though wo nded,
succeeded in reaching Fort Dummer; the
others, whose names are not known, re-
turned 10 Fort Hinsdale.
Thus we see from those bloody encoun-
ters, and others that took place all over
New England, how dearly our liberties
were bought. Would 1t not be fitting
tribute TO the memory of those heroic men,
that monument be placed on tue spot
where they shed their blood and were TAX
en- into cruel captivity-a monument to
perpetuato their noble deeds, and to show
to future generations the importance of
keeping sacred the memory of their anccs
tors9 Who will assist in the erection Of
such a monument? T.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-30

then hay--so on. About sixteen tons TO the
acre is desirable, which would be worth at
factory about s. per ton, or SsOi Twelve
tons of pulp returned, worth al least So per
ton, or $3.50, for feed for stock, or sl2O per
acre. of which $50 is clear profit. Tobacco
has not made $50 profit I know Whereof
I speak. Tobacco profit is apparent profit
it is not real. The cultivation Of The beet
ferLiHzcs the farm, and IL is profitable; not
at drst, perhaps, but in the long rum
ton of beets that will give by analysis 10
per cent, will manufacture II per cent, or
on an average 10 pounds Of crystalized sug-
mr. from 100 pounds Of bcets. In France an
additional profit is gained by tue manulac-
ture OF alcohol from the pulp aud the
leaves are considered worth 81 an acre to
feed to stock. A factory would require for
cost of building, apparatus, running, &c,
from $4,000 TO $50, COO, according TO loca-
ton and capacity. Ultimately the "Culu-
walton of the Sugar Beet in this country
will form one of its chief industries.
The Club extended vote of thanks to
Prof. Stockbridge. An original poem,
"Thc Mouse of Noodles Island" was read
by n. f. Bryant. The Club then adjourn
ed until Saturday evening, Jan. 9th.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-30

1t might be difficult to say what pro-
voked them to such conduct certainly the
family attacked are all intelligent and wor-
thy. Moreover, they have but lately come
into our midst-a widowed mo ther and in
teresting household Of children but there!
we haven't told you the nature of that at
tack. No; the boy didn't do anything bad
at all. He was only seen one cold day
splitting up some fragm ents OF their own
boards or rails to keep the family warm.
But not yet had peaceful sleep come 10 that
humble home, when two teams (uuc Of
which unIOaded and escaped without dis
covery) left on their premises two huge
loads of hard wood. Not satisfied with
this, only last Saturday, those very men,
teen men in all, worked all day, bringing
and cutting and storing for the same Mrs.
Abby Putnam, who could not defend her
self, the abundant fuel for a years con-
sumption. Ii is said those teams and men
worked as If for special wages. Voices
rang, axes swung, cross-cuts played like
pondulums keeping time, or the chorister's
baton when he sings the Christmas anthem,
Good will and Glory"
And what sight there was at night
In widow Putnam's shed!
While round her hre, now warm and bright,
The orphans blessed each sled
And for those weary Dover men,
They've done such things befor
You'll ind them at their tricks again,
II widows want them more.
But seriously, we are requested by the
grateful family, through friend, 10 ac-
knowledge the real favor conferred upon
them by those helpful neighbors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-30

Mr.. Denncy o. Wiley, son Of Thomas
w. Wiley, Esq, Of Westminster, establish
ed himself few years ago in the -four anc
produce business at Detroit, Mich, forming
partnership with Edward e. and Charles
II. Hooper, under the firm name of Wiley
Hooper & Co. This partnership being linn
tied, the senior member, on Jan. II, 1874
formed q more enduring partnership will
Miss frankie NJ. Willis of Detroit. The
junior partner of the old firm presented
him, on his wedding eve, the following po'
en- printed on satin bordered with gilt:
TO his much esteemed CJ.iend, d. q. WILEY
these lines are respectfully dedicated, on
the ere Of his marriage, Jan. IA, 1874, as II
neHentO Of their past experience, bV ms
| former partner, c. II. H.:
| There lives in Vermont the Green Mountain State
A farmer W hose science for tllase is great
| This farmer derived much wealth from this source
And his children we're gathered around him in force.
They we're loving and Unprecedented 10 his will,
Save Denny, the eldest, who liked not to till;
SO he left the brick cottage which stood the fiat,
And wandered around, doing this thing and that.
We first ind him dealing out goods in a store
Where he laborei Us clerk for two years or more;
His next step was teaching small district schooo;
wen knew tuat lc came lhtfe 70 rue
He then packed his trunk in his way 50 adroi,,
a. siraightway it checked to our city, Detroit;
Here he FORMED - partnership with partners two
After weeks Of hard searching IOt ---,.tllnt Ia a,
His companions, like him, came out to the West,
With pluck and some capital they wished TO invest;
They did not commence with store fitted nice,
But instead madc a stAIn the market suiIce.
They covered their counter with butter and cheese
Determined each one Of their patrons to please.
Now Denny Was aaying-hc wished not to pay
The nifty cents asked by the man Of the dray;
Hence, he from the mercantile ways did depart,
And delivered the goods in a little hand-cart
Though this miniature vehicle he obliged was to
borrow,
1t was often in use, vory much 10 his sorrow
But Yankees Of wit ere always Possessed,
They meet all emergencies Whenever hard prcssed;
By the aid Of rope, which he tied round the crock,
And swung on his shoulders Denny onward would
stalk
% the far-on place where his customer dwrt
Although minus his coat, he the exercise felt.
BY truth veraci.y aud attention TO trade,
This firm soon scores Of acquaintAnces made;
They shortly Office and warehouse dii hire,
And all went as well as they could desire.
Their business increased to such an extent.
They had no regrets for the labor they'd spent.
This partnership lasted till about seyen,y-.hrce.
When upon dissolution they all did agree.
In the year that's just past our hero haze made
most valuable man for cur friend Mr.. sAde.
b lis un.irirg erergy and skll, We profess,
To know his engagement, though short, success
But why here assembled SO laughing aud gag,
Such hot Of dear friends gathered round him to-day
And who is she standing 80 close by his siI----
No ether than IRA lie, his beautiful lrilr.
When they o'e first crtoaDt,Iod, TIE Writer can't tell
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-30

On the 3Oth of last October, here was
pleas gathering at tho house of Mrs.
Abigail Read Of Wardsboro, of eleven per-
sons hose average age was 20. Six of
them were children of the late Dea. Luke
S. Rand Of Townshend, VT. One of the
children was absent, and one died three
years since ut the age Of 81. The average
age of the companions of these six was
about the same. The father, Dea. Rand
died at Townshend, Dec. lslb, 1854, at the
advanced age of So. lie retained his men,
ia ! faculties till the last, n green old age
having been granted 20 him. lie was
wise counsellor and an agreeable compan.
ion for young and old. In his children has
been verified the promise of the 9th COM
mandment of the decalogue, 10 which be
often referred with the assurance that il
would be verified in their case. He lived
long life of usefulness, and came down to
his grave like shock of clrn fully ripe.
His wife, Abigail Rand, died Sept. 18th,
1853, aged ". She was truly mother in
Israel, humble, devoted Christian, a pat
tern mother. Soon, one after another of
this aged family will be gathered 10 their
fathers, and it is hoped TO the mansions of
the blessed. s.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-30
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD.
,.,.,s,sss....z WINTER
sEEEH5: ARRANG EMENT.

lhhlNb dDlNb oOO H.
LEAVE BRArrLEBoRo at $40 and s:i2a. M; at2 zoo
and $50 p. m.
MAIL TnAS.-Lcayc st. Adams at G20 a. M, Dratle-
boro at $3.50 p. m.-couneotng at New London
with steamer for New York.
NiGHr ExPHEss.-Leayc Ogdcnsburg at 1900 mr.
Montreal at $50 +. M, st. Altans at 7:20 =. m i
Brattlch1ro at go q. Ri.-ariiyiug at New London
at1l rs a IN.
MIXED Tn ,tv.--Loavo White Riyer Junction at 3:25
a. m, Rutland ct 3 so u. M. Brat lcboro at Sa2
a. M, arriving at New London at 5:lJ p. M -
MIXED TRA1H Leave white River junction at 1855
p. IN, arriving at Brattieboro at 1910 p. m.
ExpnFss TRAtN.-Lcayr Erattlot orc ut $500 p. uI.,
reaching Millcr's Falls at . 80 +. m.
GOING NORTH
LEAVE DrArrLEDoRo Ut G;iJ a. r lc 30 q. M, $3.50
p M, 10 40 p. m.
MAIL TRitS.-Lcavc Now London at 5:uO a. m, Brat
tlcboro at 10 $50 a. M, for White River Junction,
Ritland, Burlington, 80. Adams, Montreal, and
Ogdensbutg.
MtxTD TnAS.gLeayc Brattshoro at $40 n. M, for
Bellows Falls aud Willie River Junction.
ExpaEss TRAIS-Leavc Miller's Falls at l;2Oa. M,
arriving at Drattleburo at 1870 p m. ..
ACCOMMODATION THA1S.-ltHve New London at b:lU
a. IN, Dratteboro at $3.50 p. m. for White River
junction aud Rutlaud
NtGHT ENPREss.-Leave New London at 2:i5 p m
Brattloboro at 10 go pm for W hite River Junction,
Rutland Burlington, ST. Adams, Montreal ana
Oydensburg.
Pulman's Drawing Room and sleeping Cars arc run
on night trains between Springfield aud Montreal
J. W HOBART, Gen Supt.
st. Adams. VI. Dec 9, 1873 5gtf
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