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Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-13
The County Jail.

The report of the Grand Jury on the
County Jail, which will be found in
another column, while it is emphatic
in its character, and in some parts Sc
we're in terms, is just such an ar
raignment of neglect and mismanage-
ment as the nature of the case de-
mands. 1t is shameful to confine
prisoners in building like the one
described by the jurors. 1t makes no
difference whether the person confined
is criminal or not, we are under obi
cations to treat him with humanity.
The jury agree that the parties in
charge do all they can to make the
inmates comfortable, but that it is
impossible to do so. Not emily this,
but the building is insecure and alto
gether unfit for the purposes for which
it is used. tits also suge ested that the
property could be sold for sufficient
sum to erect suitable building in some
other part of the town, where land is
not SO valuable. Judging from the
prices asked for property in the vicin-
ity We should say that this is correct,
and that without any additional out
lay, Jail that would furnish both
comfortable and secure quarters for
the confinement of the county prison
ers can be built. Wehope that it will
not he necessary for another Grand
Jury to make such report, but that
steps will be taken Immediately to
remedy the matter,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-13
Pacific Postal Chances.

The following changes have been Or
dered to be made on this coast by the
Washington authorities:
Offices established: At Alcatraz, San
Francisco county, California; Amasa
Bushnell, Postmaster. At Junction
House, Lassen county, California;
VIM. f. Jones, Postmaster. At Patha,
Walla Walla county, w. IT,; A. ]. Fa-
vor, Postmaster.
Name changed: Big Meadows, Plu-
mas county, California, to Plattville.
Postmasters appointed: p. Hamil-
ton, at Marion, Marion county, Ore
gon; John Briscoe, at Oysterville, Pa
cific county, Washington Territory.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-13

AssEMBLYMAN BOWERS in letter
to the Sacramento Union says that
according to the estimate of U. s. En-
gineers, 100000 cubic yards of sand
have been deposited in San Diego Bay
by the river this Winter, and that two
more such seasons will entirely ruin
the harbor.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-13
Notice to Stockholders.

THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
4 LOS ANGELES CITY AND COUNTY
PRINTING AND PUBLISHING COMPA-
NY" are hereby notified that IL meeting of
said stockholders will be held at the Office of
Lindley Thompson, in the city of Los An
geles, and state OF California, ON TUESDAY,
the nth day of March, 1874. for the purpose OF
adopting q code of Bylaws for the govern
ment OF said company
JOHN s. THOMPSON.
Acting President of said Company.
Dated at Los Angeles, this "a day of March,
A. ID. 1871. mr3-2w
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-13
ELECTION NOTICE.
Dissolution.

TINE PARTNERSHIP HERETO
Il fore existing between C. RAPHAEL and
GEORGE STEPHENSON, known as the firm
OF G. Raphael d Co., is this day dissolved by
mutual consent All debts of the firm are as
sumed by G. Raphael, AMI all accounts due
the firm are to be paid to him.
G. Raphael will continue the business, and
Geo. Stephenson will carry on the business of
House Painting, Granting, etc
G. RAPHAEL, s..ss#
GEORGE STEPHENSON
February 9th, 1874. f2S wv
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-13
DIE ID.

In Boston, Massachusetts, February 10Th,
William Frederick, eldest son of Deacon Has
kell OF this city, aged AZ years.
The New York herald., 1874-07-23
AN ATTEMPT TO COMMIT SUICIDE.

Yesterday afternoon an elderly man was seen
walking down Fourth avenue, near l2lst street,
with razor In his hand gesculating rather wildly
His actions attracted the attention OF several rock
men on vanderbill's Fourth avenue improve
ment, who followed MIN at q distance TO vacant
lot, wnere the unfortunate man attempted to
commit suicide by cutting his throat, but the
prompt interference OF the workmen prevented
the consummation OF the awful deed, not. how
ever, before he had perpetrated upon himself
several severe and painful injuries 1t was
ascertained that his name was Ferdinand b.
Schloesser, and that he lives in Poughkeepsie He
was connected with the artillery during the war;
and received wound from piece OF exploded
shell on the side OF his lace and head that ior
many months paralyzed his brain. He recovered
his nealth anl strength. but periodically suffers
fits OF insanity caused by the injury above stated.
1t was AT one OF these unfortunate monlents tnae
Schlo .sser attempted his rash act. A pnysiclam
was summoned, who prescribed quetng s msui, u,
cine, and late last night he was accompameu w
his nome IN Poughkeepsie.
The New York herald., 1874-07-23

Fost, Yonkers; then posts from Passaic, New
brunswick, Burlington, Newark and Trenton.
Then came Butler Post OF Trenton. 200 strong, the
orphans following in a decorated wagon. Then
Company &, OF the Fourth New Jersey National
Guard and last OF all, iour fine posts from Jersey
CITY, numbering POO men.
ONE CONTINUOUS OVATION
greeted the procession rs IL passed through the
streets. ON arrival at Temperance lslandr q
liberal collation. was found awaiting the entire
5000 men who had participated In the march, and
here, amid the shade, the veterans forgot Tor
wnle the burden and heat OF their warf.l days
march.
THE wIGwAM MEETING
was presided over by Governor Parker. Mayor
Townsend welcomed the distinguished guests on
behalf OF the city. Governor Parker gave some in
teresting
STATISTICS OF NEW JERSEY TROOPS.
showing that The State had furnished So, sos
the service during the rebellion, or l0,05T in eX-
cess Of the number called Tor.
THE ADDRESS BY CONGRESSMAN PHELPS
was the oratorica feature oil the day Choosing as
his subject "lne Value OF Peace,n the speaker
showed the various motives which impeed nations
10 warfare, the successive stages through when
they pass In approaching the civilization when
settles Its quarrels by arnitration, paid hand
some tribute to the triumph OF peace IN the Geneva
Award, and ended by warning his hearers OF the
lesson taught by our present prostration tnat war,
no matter how long Its cost may be averted by
stateSmanshlp must In the end be paid for.
secretary kobesOn spoke with much leeing of
the memories which the day evoked; and the
President being loudly called fol, gave one OF his
customary lacOnlc speeches I'll would not make
speech IL could, and could not ii would"
THE RECEPTION AT WASHINGTON HALL
in the evening was largely attended, and ended ia
appropriate enJoyments day unequailed Tor en-
tnuslasm in the history OF Paterson.
The New York herald., 1874-07-23
THE GENERAL SENTIMENT d
BROOKLYN.

In Brooklyn, where for upward OF q quarter
OF century Rev. Henry Ward Beecher mas
occupied the highest pedestal OF pulpit fame
and has welded an influence second to but
lew men OF his day and generation. the senti-
ment attendant upon the explosion OF Theodore
Tilton's terrible tnunderbolt woull be di1lcut to
analyze. The sworn statement OF the awful accu.
ser, repete with tersely interviewer autographc
letters OF the parties concerned, wedged and
cinched by sledgehammer logic and rhetoric un-
surpassed in any arrangement OF character within
the scope OF this generation had an effect strange
and anomalous. There were thousands who read
and re-read and carefully weighed each sentence
published in the HERALD, and, having done so, de-
clared that naught but superhuman effrontery
and adamantlne indifference 10 what men thought
could prevail upon the accused pastor OF Plymouth
church 10 ascend the rostrnm again IN the capacity
OF shepherd OF the fold. AS against this divis.
sands who contended that Mr.. Beecher had
been mallgned most heartlessy and
ingeniousy contorted facts and misconstrued
writings iOr the suoservience OF his neiarous and
revenseiqi designs aga. against Mr: Beecner rms
emerge from the darkness OF SANDER and calumny
into the sunlight of truth and vndication with "a
character unsullled and worthy the prestige which
he had won in the eyes OF The world ere the Tlton
blight fell upon him. Mrs rton" remarked an
admIrer OF Mr.. Beecher, "s a lady in every way
worthy OF the utmost credence, and her testimony
acquits the pastor of Plymouth OF all crimlnanty
She Will not perjure herself, and, OF course upon
her testimony the committee must acguit Mr..
Beecher." "rnere is one thing that strikes me,
SIR" exclaimed disnterested citizen, about
this scandal. which is new. 1t appears to me that
every other man IN Brooklyn has been en-
pl0yed by Plymouth church TO assist IN wnitewasn
ing the pastor and smearng lampDlack
and coal tar over Tilton. 1t Ia pretty piece OF
carron Tor the character vu!tures TO prey On, how
ever. and suppose the good WORK whatever
that may mean) viii! have to go on. Should Tilton
be driven TO the wall ultimately in TINS night 1t
may De worse Tor some matrOns whose names have
not yet been broached, and the atmosphere, having
once become thoroughly impregnated by the ~.
OdOrs OF scandal there Is no telling where the cpl
demc will terminate, should TiltOn persist III dig
glng the graves.n
The Mayor OF the city, when approached by
press representative yesterday, exclaimed, Il
nave nothing to say to-day. ! am thinking Of
nothing particular. Let ME alone; for heavens
sake have not the papers got enough to write
about In the Beecher-T!ton scandal ?" SO it was
through all the Offices OF the City Hail and County
Court House, in the shops, saloons, street cars.
parlors, Kitchens, high up and low down. 1t was
nothing but Beecher and 11lton, I1lton and
Beecher, the ivelong day and lar into the night.
The New York herald., 1874-07-23
THE STOLEN CHILD.
Reward OF $4,000 offered for the
Capture OF tho Abduct0rs The
Mnyor,s Procla m atfon.

A Reward OF $4,000 offered for the
Capture OF tho Abductors The
Mayors Proclamation.
PHILADELPHIA July %, 1874.
The Mayor has issued the following proclamation
Offering re ward OF $4,000 the capture OF the
abductors OF the child Charley Brewster Ross. and
the restoration Of the child
MAYORS OFFICE, Cry OF PHILADELPHIA, july % 1874
At the Instance q the citizens of Philadelphia herebt
an X Ross OF rmadepha ana the storation Of that
ngton lane near Chew street Germanown in the sub
nrbs OF phadepha the afternoon OF the LIST Of July
% the Following, DESCRIPTION age, four years;
broad brimned unbieaehea Panama hat with black
band laced shoes and blue and white striped stockings
skin round full face, marks except tio-s made
S a on ns ve been ' sey
ea,nns of h,s hair or CLEANSING his dress ITO 70
thit ea was saoe& by sS men SnfT into way falling
tcp yacn,0Saisa Sagsy panied dark al over and
or brown horse about i5ls hands high driven II is
nen as be de w
description yiz;-No was man OF rather large size.
only sitting his believed be .hiry
OP wSskeTs ons on cnn %' OF . ae
sandy , color ana ID 6Iown har lie wore ring on the
high about twenty aye thirty Of Of Light
and red nose and ace, having the appearance OF
straw hat looking as il it had been worn season or
two, and much ] snnor9wned the other % wore wore high hsh
duster the otnera gray alpaca duster one of the
men wore large eyeglasses or goggles Of dark color.
Mayor OF Philadelphia.
In the cause of humanity, as well as for the in
terests OF Justice 1t Is earnestly requested that
the o,eg0ng be given the widest publicity In
every newspaper in the United states and Canada
The report tnat Wooster was released to-day
The New York herald., 1874-07-23

time the extraordinary paper OF Mir. Titon; but
there are two allegations which cannot permit to
pass without special notice They refer 20 the only
two Incidents which Mr. Tton pretends to have
witnessed personally-the one an alleged scene In
my house while looking over engravlngs, and
the other chamber scene in his own house.
His statements concerning these are absolutely
Iase Nothing OF the kind ever occurred nor any
semblance OF any such things They are now
brought to my notice for the first time.
To every statement which connects me dshon-
orably with Mrs. Elizabeth r. Tilton, or which in
any Use would impugn the honor ana purity OF
tins beloved Christian woman, give the most ex-
plcit, comprehensive and solemn denial
HENRY WARD BERCHER.
BROoKLYN, July %, 1874.
The New York herald., 1874-07-23

shall express opinion as to whether II Is true or
false. Every decent man or woman who reads IT
viii turn with Loaf hing from the wretched egotist
who could write the story OF ms wle's
seduction and ruin in style that rivals
The worst OF sensational novels TiltOn
is man OF uncean Imagination, ana ne seems 10
revei In the pruriency OF these shameful revela-
lions. Even II they are true nothing but sneer
madness could have prompted their publlcatlon
II VIII De noticed that the alleged immoralltles
began SIX years ago and ceased three years ago.
why should Illton have deferred telling his wrongs
ana sorrows 70 the world SO long II there ever
could nave been any excuse for such an exposure
dark cloud hangs over Mr. Beecher. He may
emerge from II and again take hts place as the most
popular preacher In America, put those who have
clung TO him most devotedly scarcely hope mat he
will come out OF the fearful ordeal unscathed. He
mas promised TO make statement on Thursday,
Judgment.
The New York herald., 1874-07-23
TAE VETERANS DAY.
A Visit from the Presidential Jersey
Jubilee.

Long before sunrise yesterday Paterson was
awake with enthusiasm In anticipation of It's first
visit from General Grant, Extensive arrange
ments had been made for his reception, and the
decorations were general and elaborate. Nor were
they made in vain. The President reached this
city by the morning boat from Long Branch was
joined by Secretary Robson, Governor Parker,
and the committee Of reception, consisting OF ex-
Mayor Tuttle. DR.. Warner and Mr.. Z. 7. Bell, and
at once crossing the Cortlandt street ferry, took
the Pullman car which was in waiting to convey
him over the New Jersey Midland to the Cataract
City. The run to Hackensack was made In the sur
prisnGly short time OF sixteen minutes, and on ar
rival at the depot in that village stop OF quarter
Of an hour was decided upon TO enable the Pres.
dent 10 visit the points of revolutionary interest 1t
contains.
CONGRESSMAN PHELPS
stepped on board the car as soon as the train
came to q standstil and was Instantly recognized
oy General Grant, who saluted him warmly. chow
do you do, Mr.. PresidentS" said Mr.. Phelps; IAN
glad to welcome you to Hackensack." Carriages
were in waiting, long cavalcade was formed, and
away went the distinguished guests through the
shaded streets OF this good old Jersey town. The
decorations were proluse, the visit having evi-
dently been anticipated, and the populace, who
havn't had q 1--we President In their midst since
the days OF George Washington, were
WILD WITH ENTHUSIASM.
A numerous delegation Oh Hackensack notabes,
including Mr.. Phelps, accompanied the Pfesl-
dental party the rest OF the Journey to Paterson,
where the train arrived shortly before noon.
Broadway and the open space about the Midland
depot were found so densey PACKED with yelling
humanity that 1t was with the greatest difficulty
that the Presidential party could elbow It's way
to the carriages.
SECRETARY robson
was seen to seize by the nape OF the neck small
boy who had hollered "Hi Nil" and trou on his
corns, and TO eject him from mis- path with the
same stalwari vigor he displayed in getting our
monitors ready Tor Cuban waters. Then began
the pageant through the streets OF Paterson.
Through Broadway, Carroll, Willis and Market
streets the long line OF carriages moved to the
Hamilton House, where the President alighted to
await the
STARTING OF THE PROCESSION.
After some little delay the line set in motion.
First came the second regiment Colonel Allen),
OF Newark, aud the Ninth Colonel Hart), OF Ho.
boKen. Ihen Farragut Post OF Paterson; tnen O
carriage with the President, secretary, Governor
ana Mayor; then host oI lesser dignltarles IN
riages; then IN order the City Blues, delegations
from Lincoln ana pahlgren PUsts Of New YORK, Tha.
fera Ports, Sseeklyn; Elns Posss NswSurs; Kitchen
The New York herald., 1874-07-23

have now for the first time been distinctly raised
oy TINS statement IN such wise as to make 1t
imperative that they should be settled. But
this not because Mr.. Tllton now for the first time,
after months ana years oil dark innuendo
ana malignant lnsnuatlon, plainly charges Mr..
Beecner with the seduction or his vile. First
hand witness 10 the charge though he claims 10
be, Mr. lltoh Is worthless witness Tor Mr.. TiltOn
has written himself down dog. Nothing can be
entertained, nothing can be believed. nothing can
be ainrneu or denied on the evidence oil u man
VINO eXults to show that with HIM nothing is
sacred, neither his plighted word his proiessed
rei,gion no nor hls seltrespect as man, nor the
indeed, like Mr.. Sickles. TO have Wrung from his
Wile confession OF her guilt-a claim which his
vile, De III remembered, most Strenuousiy rebutS
ana repes But It is not recorded that Mr. Sickles.
after extraeting confession from his vile, fell
tears and tenderness iorgave ana embraced him
az preliminary TO pistong him suddenly to
death In the pubic streets on the Sabbath alter
noon
The charge now made against Mr.. Beecher rests,
SO lar Mr.. Tilton's statement enables us to as.
sign 10 1t any foundation at all, upon the alleged
knowledge had or TINS charge and the alleged ac-
a s M y M a
ter and Mr.. Oliver Johnson. 1t is but commonly
Just, oy the way, to say tina: letter given in this
statement as written by Mr.. Oliver Johnson TO Mr.
Tilton on this subject Is absolutely the one oasis OF
manllness and right feeling which rereshes this
cowardice and filth. When Mr. Beecher shall have
been confronted with these third parties. and
Win Win or against theirs II WI! be in order to
lorm a nnal Judgment as % the truth or
IalScnoOd OF the cnarxe winch, so lar as IL rests
anything now within the range VI vision OF the
public. rests alone upon them and upon their tes-
tinony. But as to Mr.. Ii!ton we need no further
evidence than hs own. He stands before US now
by MS own act, naked. shameless and nnabashed.
or rather 'e does not stand, for tnat is the char
acterstic attitude OF manhood; but squats before
US. leerlng, obscene shape, coprophagous and
Ioul, Deslobbering with tears OF dramatic self
adulatlo?, the letters OF the woman he had sworn
10 love, honor and cherish. and spelling out with
gieeiul. gloatlng emphasis TO the rbald crowd the
syllables OF woman's whispered tenderness, to
enhance the picture he would paint Of his own
magnanimons moral beauty and OF that woman's
wretched lapse from LOYALTY to him and his great
heart. 1t Is simply horrible.
The New York herald., 1874-07-23
A Sad and Distasteful Task.
From tne Hartford Couraut.1

The Courant has never been required to perform
q sadder more distasteful task than the publica-
ton this morning OF Theodore Tilton's astonishing
statement concerning the Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher. Mr.. Beecher has been such power
in the country, his influence has been so
great and in the main good, that
his downfall, II 1t must be admitted, can only
be regarded as q national calamity. The story
Is sad. strange and incOmprehensible The evidence
furnished by Mr.. Tilton seems inexplcable upon
any theory OF Mr.. Beecher's innocence. and yet 1t
must be remembered that only one side has been
heard, and that Judgment should be suspended
until the other side has been presented. For the
can neither condemn Mr.. Beecher nor MIR. Tilron
until all the facts are known. Mr. Beecner's
friends still assert that rything can be eX-
planned satisfactorily, and ii such proves to be the
case it Will be the most acceptable news the coun-
try can receive. The whole truth must now be
known and any attempts a. equivocaton or deceit
will prove futile and Will damage those who make
them.
The New York herald., 1874-07-23
A Scandal That Is d Moral Pest.
From the Boston Globel

OF the merits OF this case, as set forth by Mr..
Tilton, we have nothing to say at present His Is
an er parts statement, and the public viii do well
TO suspend Its Judgment until Mr.. Beecher
has been luy heard. II the accusations OF Mr..
Tilton are true, 1t Is sad indeed, and griev-
Ously Will the pastor OF Plymouth church have
TO answer 1t before the world. lfit s not true,
sincerely hope and trust VIII speedily be
shown, it, IS still sad exhibition OF the wicked
malice OF misguided man. who will have given
himself over TO the righteous reprobaliOn of his
fellow men. In either case it were We'll that the
matter be as quickly as possible disposed of in ac
cordance with the demands OF the strictest justice
and truth, and the puolc relieved Of scandal
whose very existence Is moral pest, and whose
continuance IN any form Is to be deplored BY all
good people.
The New York herald., 1874-07-23
TIE MoRRIsT0wN HOMICIDE
Verdict OF the Coroner's Jury Agatnse
Guerin-Indfg nat ton Against His Com.
nanfnns.

Guecln-AnulS natIOh hBWAAAss AAAs VIVA
panions.
The inquest on the body OF Monahan, who was
killed by the stab or pitcnork at Morrlstown, was
concluded yesterday and the jury returned yer.
dict that the deceased came TO his death from q
wound inflicted by pltchork in the hands OF Jonn
Guerin. The verdict also sets forth that the two
witnesses OF the deed deserve the severest cen.
sure OF the jury for their innumanity in permitting
the dying man to remain exposed to the atmos.
phere IN lonely place without sum.
monng medical aid There is an intense
feeling OF Indignation against the actors
In this terrible AFFAIR The friends Of
the deceased man threaten 20 be avenged II the
law does not press heavily on those who caused
MS death. Guerln has as yet consulted no lawyer.
lie remal ked on being committed to jail that n he
oe placed on the stand he VIII place the whole case
before the Court IN sucn light as to mitigate the
public feeling against tim. tie ieels satlshed that
u verdict OF manslaughter will be the severest
result or the trial. When asked II his two com.
panions took any part in the tragedy, except IA
spectators lie declined to answer. They were
equally reticent TIL the Coroner threatened them
with imprisonment II they reused TO answer the
questions put TO them. They thea yiel!ed and
tesrined 40 clearly to the inficfon or the atal
. wound that the jury were eus only . fsw ninsssa
The New York herald., 1874-07-23
MIR. Beecher Must Deny or Confess.
[Erom the Worcester MaSsl Pressl

AS the case now stands Mr.. Beecher IS either
the most delamed man on the face OF the earth
and Mr.. Tilton the most deceived or the greatest
liar, else Mr.. Beecher Is the greatest rascal that
ever wore the clotn and Mr. TitOn the most In.
Jured man alive. Nothing now remains for MIR.
Beecher to do but TO deny or confess. If he shall
deny the burden Of proof will then be thrown
upon Mr.. Tilton, and he will either have to prove
himself not liar or the terrible cloud OF sus-
piciOn will be removed from Mr.. Beecher. In
either case 1t Is to be hoped there will be an end
OF this the worst scandal OF this scandalous age.
The New York herald., 1874-07-23
Let Us Have the Whole Truth.

[FTOn1 lNC BOStUu AUVtTtIStr.
1t Is only common fairness to remember that
Mr.. Tilton is the accuser and that, as yet he is
the only witness the public have had chance to
hear-he and his dreadful letters. Now that the
appeal has been taken flom Mr.. Beecher's church
NOT to Mr. Beecher, whom nothing can now shield
from the results OF this inqu!silon whatever they
may be, but 10 public virtue and the cause which
his pulpit represents. that he should not be con-
demned upon this evidence. Let US have the
whole truth, and then justice will be done, though
the heavens fall.
The New York herald., 1874-07-23
NEWSPAPER CARRIER ASSAULTED,

Between five and six O'Clock yesterday morning
James stevenson. newspaper carrier whie
turning the corner OF Eighth avenue ana rorty-
second street, was set upon oy gang OF young
rufYIans They first shocked him down ana
smearcd his face with mud tnen they % to9x nS away
far 4 po,ios omoer, pus Aoae Was In sight