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Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-11
Shooting Atfray.

A correspondent of La OOnica at
the Old Mission San Gabriel writes
the particulars of a shooting aff'ray
which occurred OH the 4th instant at
that place. 1t seems that three disor-
derly characters - Raphael Bassey,
Antonio Ochoa and George Barry
were somewhat under the effects of
liquor on the day in question, and
started out from the store of Bassey
with the purpose of finding one Sc
bastian Robles, against whom they
had some groudge. They met the OBJ
ject of their search at the residence of
Antonio Soledad Rodriguez and Bassey
drew a revolver and fired upon him.
Two shots took effect, one lodging in
the groin and the other entering the
cheek. The three would-be assassins
made their escape, we believe. At last
reports RObles was in very precari-
Gus condition. The unfortunate man
has a wife and eight children who
would be left in want should the affair
prove fatal. Serious complaints are
entered that the people of the Old
Mission are left entirely without the
protection of the law and at the mercy
of every band of drunken and lawless
vagabonds who may choose to assert
their authority. The nearest officer is
at Ell Monte, some three miles distant
and by no means readily accessible in
any sudden emergency.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-11
Pipes for the City's Water.

There are two important reasons
why the water which now runs through
this city in bitches should be carried
beneath the surface of the ground in
pipes. One of these is the saving of
the large quantity of water now lost
by sipage and evaporation-a consid-
erable item when we remember the
demand for every drop of water the
city can furnish. If the water was
conveyed in pipes from the fountain
head to the opposite extreme of the
city limits, the quantity We should
have for irrigation would approximate
one-third more than is now supplied
those depending on the city for their
irrigating water. 1t will be seen that
the saving thus made would in few
years more than meet the cost of pur-
chasing and laying down the pipe.
But the saving in water is the least
important reason why the suggested
improvement should be made. These
bitches now endanger the health of
the city. 1t is the opinion of a num-
Der of our physicians that the zanjas
are the leading cause Of the scarletina
which now prevails to almost an
epidemic degree among the children
Of the city. The water furnished the
citizens of Los Angeles is impure at
best, but that of the bitches is even
more unwholesome. The bitches in
the lower portion of the city are the
receptacle for a great deal of sewage,
yet there are hundreds of families that
take the water used for cooking and
drinking purposes from them. Is
there cause for wonder that sickness
prevails?
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-11

THE Ventura Signal calls for more
steamers on the coast route and as
serts that those now running are car
rying more passengers each trip than
the law allows. 1t also claims that
the rates for freight and passage are
unreasonably high. They are certainly
high enough-too high for the rapid
filling up of this portion of the State
with what we need most of all--people.
These things cannot be helped, how
ever, at present. Time will regulate
them for the better. The two lines of
steamers now doing the business of
the southern coast are inadequate for
the business, and for the good of the
country we could wish that opposi-
tions were not. so easily bought off or
that the old companies would place
more steamers on the route.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-11
The Railroad Again.

We do not hear much railroad talk
of late, but presume the gentlemen
having the business in hand of push
ing the Los Angeles and Independence
railroad enterprise ahead, are working
with more zeal and less talk than
usual. The effect Of this railroad on
the future of our city and valley is
we'll understood. We all know and
feel that no one thing would add more
or as much to the aggregate wealth
and business prosperity of this part of
the State as the early completion of a
railroad connecting Los Angeles with
the rich and extensive mining region
lying one numbered and fifty miles to
the east of us. We discussed this
proposition at time when Panamint,
Cerro Gordo and Holcomb Valley
were the only mining camps known in
the locality, and they were hardly
prospected. 1t was then shown that
the road was not only important to us,
in business light, but that it would
prove good investment for it's own
ers. II this was the case, then how
much more important to us and how
much more valuable to it's owners
will the road prove, now that we have
the most substantial reasons for be-
lieving that in place of two or three
mining camps, the road will not only
actually reach to, but penetrate to the
center of rich mining section with
an area hundreds of miles in extent
The people of Los Angeles valley
should make the building of this road
the one great purpose of the day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-11
Latest kilograms.
EASTERN.
Washington News.

WASHINGTON, October 9Th. - The
commission recently appointed to ex-
anime the Union Pacific Railroad, to
determine whether it is complete as
first-class road within meaning of the
act of Congress, have just completed
an examination of the road. The re-
port is looked for with very great in
terest, as its recommendation, if fav-
Orable, will permanently establish the
status of the road, and give to the
Company its entire land grant,
amounting to some 100000 acres,
not an acre of which has yet been pat
ented to the road.
The Commissioners appointed to in
tigate the affairs relating to the recent
alleged murder of five Usage India ms
by the Kansas Military, have sub
mitted their report to the Commits
sioners of Indian Affairs. They found
that the attack on the Indians was
unprovoked, and utterly unjustitiable.
They presume that when the atten-
ton of the authorities of Kansas is
called to the evidence in the case, they
will not hesitate to direct return of
the property captured from these
friendly indians. 1t is recommended
in any event, that the Government of
the United States should see that the
Osages are reimbursed.
Wool Market.
PHILADELPHIA, October 8. - The
wool market is dull but prices firm.
Stock is scarce. Colorado washed, %
636 cents; Colorado unwashed, 24(a26
cents; Extra and Merino pulled, ,430G45
cents; No. and superfine pulled, AZ
S579 cents; Texas fine and medium,
2S(G35 cents; Texas coarse, 22@25
cents; California fine and medium,
29(D37 cents; California coarse, 22GG,35
cents.
Remarkable Charge.
LOUISVILLE, October 9th--Judge
Bland Ballard, of the United States
District Court for the District of Ken
lucky, delivered a remarkable charge
to the Grand Jury at the opening of
Court to-day; instructing them that
the United States Court has no juris-
dictiOn in Kentucky to punish Ku~
kluX outrages under the Enforcement
Act. Upon this subject the Judge
charged the Jury as follows: "And,
now, l cannot omit speaking to you
in respect to this class of cases which
is attracting so much attention
abroad as well as at home. / refer to
what are ordinarily denominated
ku-KluX outrages. Let me say once
for all, that in respect to them this
Court has no jurisdiction whatever.
For their continuance the people of
the State and tribunals of the State
are responsible" -
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-11

out touching at any point. She was
seen lying full day alongside a ship
bound for Liverpool, but whether the
ship consented to receive the distin-
guished passenger from the yacht, or
he was subsequently embarked from a
pilot boat, is not positively stated.
Detectives are satisfied, however, that
he went in the ship.
The excitement in the mining share
market continues and there is great
crowd on California street, completely
blocking the sidewalks. 1t is reported
on the street that prices are well sus-
tanned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-11
The Leading Paper Of southern California

From the Los Angeles sued-californiche Post.
Our neighbor, the HERALD, has
commenced, this week, its third vol
ume, and we are highly pleased to
state that under the excellent man
agement of rhe present able Editor-in-
Chief, Mr.. J. NJ. Bassett, this paper
has become the leading daily of
Southern California.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-11
NEW TODAY.
Good advice for bettina Men.

An interesting race is being run between Ci-
gar stores In this city; therefor would advise
anyone who wants to bet, to put up his
money in favor of quality, as that is sure to
win the contest, and am certain that every
one Will admit that the best Cigars and Tobac-
cos can be had at |. GOLDSMITH'S
Main ST., next to w. +. & Co.'S Express.
The latest illustrated Papers always on
hand
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-11

A dozen ship-carpenters are working
on the new ship now being built by
Messrs. Perkins & Co., at the foot Of
Marin street, Vallejo. The huge four
inch planking is now going on, while
on the inside the deck-timbers are in
place, and the first course Of the deck
placking is being fitted in place.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-11
SAN FRANCISCO.
The FOrger Casey still ut Liberty
Mining Stock Excitement.

SAN FRANCISCO, October 9th.-Fol-
lowing are the particulars given of the
escape of the forger, Henry Casey:
He embarked from Sacramento in a
small boat, attended by three men;
reached the Benicia straits Saturday
night, where the yacht Mary Dono-
van was in waiting to receive him, in
charge of q picked crew of Italian
fishermen. The yacht sailed down
the bay and through the heads with
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-11
FOR ElCN.
The Postal Convention.

BEsNE, October 9th. - The Postal
Convention was signed to-day by all
the delegates to the International
Congress except those from France.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-11
NOTICE.
FOR SALE.

A FINE YOUNG THOROUGHBRED
IA Horse, Top Buggy and Harness. Will
be sold together or separate, at "a low figure as
The owner has no use for them. Apply at
"FRENCH CHARLEY'S"
oct9-3t Stables, Los Angeles street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-11

INOR RENT.-A BRICK COTTAGE house
II on Hill street, containing five rooms with
furniture complete, and stable on the premt-
seS. Address :. BOUSHEY,
OctlElw' This Office.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-11

Call or C. N. BUSH when you
want to buys a Seth Thomas Clock.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-11
Special Notice.

OARS WILL LEAVE depot, until further
~ notice, at 3:45 p. NJ, TO connect with steam
ers Orlzaba and Ventura, for San Francisco.
Other days, usual time.
L. K. HEWITT,
oct9u Superintendent.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-11

ELcIN WATCHES ARE. SOLD
CHEAPER BY G. n. BUSH THAN
ANY OTHER FIRM IN THE CITY.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-11
NJ. w. PERRY,
IL O Ok BIN f X.

Downey Block, Cor. New High and Tempt,
streets. octIl.2ma
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-11

The idea is preposterous and is only
worthy of the source whence it e ma
mates. JACKSON never had a secret
he was as open as the day-and his
greatest abomination was the man
who solicited private interview with
him. His invariable answer was: d"
have no secrets, sir; if you have any
thing to say that will not bear the
light Of day, L do not want to hear ii"
AS for the "advice of friends pre-
venting him from coming before the
people for third term, it is an unmit-
igated SANDER. No man since the days
of WASHINGTON left the Presidential
chair with greater political strength
and popularity than JACKSON, and if
any man on earth could have recon-
ciled the people to third term,
JACKSON was the man. But he never
thought of such desecration of high
precedent, and would have spurned
the idea if advanced by others. 1t
was JACKSON who grated the one
term principle upon the Democratic
platform, and which was becoming
generally recognized by all parties be-
fore his death. He, like WASHING
TON, always held that the Presidential
term of four years was too short, and
was willing to extend it to six or even
eight years, with constitutional ineli-
gibility thereafter, on the ground that
New-York tribune., 1874-08-01
WHAT MIR. MoULTON HAS TO TELL.
THE COMMITTEE ANXIOUS To HAVE HIN TESTIFY
MR. sHEARMAN CONFIDENT THAT HIS STATE

ruv COMMITTEE ANXIOUS To HAVE HIN TESTIFY
MR.. surARMAN CONFIDENT THAT HIS STATE
MENT WILL NOT INJURE MR.. BEEclIER.
Counsel for the Investigating Committee and
counsel for Mr. Beecher declare that they are ex-
tremely anxious as are all the members OF the Com-
mittee to induce Francis ID. Moulton to appear be-
fore them. They assert most positively that MS
presence is even more anxiousy desired Oy them
than by the newspapers or the general pubic Up
to last evening their letters to him. ana tue MISSION
of their special messenger to Narragansett fler, the
inquiries and journeys OF counsel ana coH
mitteemen with that object in view, had
not obtained a favorable reply from MI.
Moulton. His business partner Mr.. Woodruff. said
Yesterday that Mr.. Moulton would probably be in
town in the course of the day. and reports reached
Mr. Beeehers friends last night that Mr. Moulton was
in town, but no word came from him, and inquiries
at his residence failed to find ground for the rumors
Mr. Beecher's friends now bold IN the assertion
that thero will be nothing in Mr. Moulton's test-
mony. if il is given, that will hurt Mr.. Beecher;
but that the injury, if any, will fall upon Nh Moul-
ton.
r. G. Shearman SAYS that in his opinion Mr.. Moul
ton "has everything to lose in this question: ana he
is consequently indisposed to talk" Il have talked
with Mr. Moulton on this subject" added Mr.. Shear
man. and he has nothing to say that Will burt MI
Beecher. 1t is for the interest OF Mr. Moulton that
Mr. Moulton does not speak Mr. Moulton has held
very peculiar relations with Mr.. Tilton-but am
not at liberty to say anything further. know what
Mr. Moulton's testimony is and wish he would
speak, Mr.. Shearman declined to enter into any
explanation of his assertions that Mr.. Mouton . had
everything to lose in this question: and concerning
Mr. Moulton's Every peculiar relations with Mr.
Tilton" but reafirmed his conviction that nothing
to which Mr. Moulton could testify would damage
Mr. Beecher's reputation.
Edward il. Ovington, when asked what explana-
ton he could give Of Mr.. Moultons delay in meeting
the Committee, replied, "Our idea is that he is
afraid for his own sake to give testimony lie
added 1--WE think that what he would say would
not hurt Mr.. Beecher much as it would himself"
While asserting that he had reasonable foundation
for such belief he declined to go into explanations.
Ii is stated in behalf of counsel for the lnvestl-
eating Committee that a summons to appear and
testify has been sent to every person who is sup
posed to have testimony of any value to give in the
case. To the Rev. DIR. Storrs a summons has been
sent addressed to his Summer home at Princeton,
Mass but it is now stated that he has gone 10 Ben
nington Vt for a stay of several days and this trip
may cause delay in his appearance before the Com
mittee
New-York tribune., 1874-08-01
EXAMINATION OF MRS. TILTON.
A pRorRAcrED SESSION OF THE COMMITTEE.

PRoTRACTED SESSION OF THE COMMITTEE.
Messrs. Sage, Winslow. Cleveland. and Storrs of
the Investg eating Committee, came together at the
house of Mr.. Stors O little before o'clock Mr.
Tracy, of counsel for the Committee, had gone out
of town during the day and did not return in time
for the evening session, and Messrs Clahin and
White of the Committee were not present, Mr..
CIafin having been absent from town for few
days At sS5 p. m John l.. Hill. of counsel for the
committee entered the house with lady of slender
frame, carefully vailed, and leaning upon his arm.
The lady's dress, hight aud carriage together with
the fact that she had come from the house Of Ed
ward j. Ovington at No 14s Hicks-st, saused her to
be readily recognized Mrs. Tilton. The examina-
ton was unusually long. At half-ast 10 o'clock Mr..
Winslow left the meeting. but in answer 10 anxious
inquiries said that the Committee had not yet fin
ished its evenings work. Mrs. Tilton was the only
witness examined during the sitting, which was
broken up a. ll.20 y. III She was taken to the fes|
New-York tribune., 1874-08-01
TEMPLE BAR IN LONDON PRONOUNCED IN
FOREIGN NOTES.

Emancipation Day will be celebrated at
London Canada to-day, by the colored citizens under
the auspices Of the aaes Of the Victoria Court Order OF
ueroines.
At meeting of the Montreal Corn Exchange
Association yesterday resolution 10 make all trans
actions In produce cash on delivery rejected by
large majority.
The Hon. Mr.. Irwin has resigned his port
foJ IN the local Government OF Quebec, and other de-
fectons are said to taken place. IL ls reported
that the Premier Will resign, and the Hon. MI Jolly 10
called on to form Government.
The Chinese Government is about to estab-
lish consulate in san Francisco, the Elk Chinese com
panies there having agreed TO dtfray the expenses OF
the consulate IL Is believed that an American VIII DO
appointed, with Chlnaman as VceConsul
In London company is being organized to
provide in the heart of that city aquarium aud sum-
mer aud garden, and to afford facilities generally
for the promotion aud encouragement OF artistic, seen-
tine and musical tastes. A freehold site has been
procured the proposed gardcn facing the Houses OF
Parliament and Westnnster Abbey, dnd wilhin a lew
minutes walk of Charing Cross.
New-York tribune., 1874-08-01
NAVAL AEFAIkS.

WASHINGTON, July 3l.-Lieut. Perry Garst
IS ordered to tue Asiac Station; Midshipmen Frank
j. Mlllgan. Luclen Hyune, Wm. T. Whitfield, aud Chas.
W. Haskell, to duty the Asatic Station Passed
Assistant lgneer W. L. MicCarty IL ordere TO spe-
cal duty at Chester. PENN Lieut.. Fredk Collins Is de-
tached from the Asac Station anu ordered TO return
home: Chief Engineer A. I. Green is detached FROM
special duty Newburgh aud ordered 10 the Benicia,
relieving Chie Eu1neer Geo. F. Kurz. ordered nome
Passed Assistant Engineer j. II. Chasnar IL detached
from special duty Chester, Penn and ordered to the
AslatlC station
PoRTsNoU1H, y. H., July 2l.-Sx out OF the eight
writer's IN the construction department al ths Navy
Yard were discharged to-day by orders from Washing
Commander Thomas III. Eastman, Lieut. Commander
r. s. McCoOk, ana SAT- Maker stephen Seaman are de-
tached daty at TINS station and placed waiting
orders.
Boston this morning.
New-York tribune., 1874-08-01
THE TROUBLE IN MISSISSIPPI

Gov AMEs ASKS THE PRESIDENT TO SEND TROOPS TO
yICKsBURG TO PRESERVE THE PEACE-A STATE
MENT OF THE FACTS IN THE CONTROVERSY SUB
MITTHD-THE PRESIDENT DECLINES TO FORWARD
TROOPS EXCEPT UNDERA CONSTITUTIONAL CALL
WASHINGTON. July 3l.-The following is the tele-
gram of Gov Ames of Mississippi to the President
in relation to the Yicksburg trouble:
JACKSON, Miss, July 29 1874
President L. 8. GRANT, Washington:
regret to inform you that find upon returning here
that an alarming condition Of affairs exists at Vlcks
burg Infantry and cavalry organizations exist. and
is reported that number OF pieces OF artillery have
been sent to that city, and these bodies organized and
armed without authority aud in violation OF law, as
sumo to be guardians OF the peace. This Is political
controversy. On side the Democrats, represented
by the whites claim that theg fear frauds on the part q
their opponents The Republicans, consisting mainly oil
blacks claim they fear frauds and also violence on
the part OF the Democrats At one time collision and
boodshed was feared by all-Dow by the Republicans
hut py the Democrats 1t is disbeheved, only because
they have become masters Of the situation lis they
also who oppose the presence OF troops at this tme
or the causes OF this amentabe state Of affairs IL Is
now useless to speak only seek peace and protection
for ALL Can there be any serious objection why troops
should not be sent theref No harm can result Tor
troops are In many Of ctes at this moment In two
OF the cities OF this State Their presence may be great
good; 1t may save many lives; even one would more
than compensate for the harm which. II any do not
see to result from such presence Will 1t not bc the
least Of evils to have troops there for any emergency
ApELBERT AMEs, Governor OF Mississippi
The following reply was sent to Gov. Anes te-day;
WASHINGTON, July 81 1874
The Hon A. AMEs, Jaekson, Mss:
The contents OF your dispatch have been submitted 70
the President He declines TO move the troops except
under call made strictly in accordance with the terms
OF the Constitution.
w. W. BELKYAP, Secretary OF War.
New-York tribune., 1874-08-01
MR.. TUrON RETICENT.

NO SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT TO BE MADE.
Mr.. TiltOn has evidently become weary Of
the hosts reporters that have called at his honse for
three weeks past all hours OF the day and night for
those who sought for interviews with him yesterday
were pleasantly met bur did not find him communicative
regarding his case He has, ndeed been rcticent for
several days. He began yesterday TO set things 10
rights great number Of letters and private papers
have collecting for many years and he concsded
10 take the leisure OF the present interval for arranging
them for preservation. Edward Underhl was assisting
HIN during portion Of the day. The impression that
supplemental statement is in preparation is srrone
GUS Mr.. Ton regards his contribution to the records
OF the Examining Committee as complete, and the work
he has taken up for day two is recreation and Of
no public significance.
Mr. Gaynor still determined to press his suit against
Mr. Ton but ex Judge Morris thinks thai II IL trfng
and ought to dismissed aud District Attorney Wins
low betrays no interest in the matter. and t Is
monty understood that there Will be end OF affair
on Monday.
New-York tribune., 1874-08-01
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE FRENCH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

THE FRENCH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.
THE DEBATE on THE REcEss-IMPoRTANT SPEECH
FROM ". GAMDETrA DENoUNcING THE ASSEMBLY,
AND THE sEPTENNArE-THE MOTION TO RAisE THE
STATE SIEGE REJECrED-A RECESS OF FOUR
MONTHS ORDERED.
PARIS Friday, July 81, 1874.
In the Assembly to-day the question Of recess came
up for debate
VI. Gambetta made an important speech, profess
edly against prorogation Of the session. but really
in favor of the Republic. Propagation, he said. was
simply intended to conceal the impotence OF tho
Assembly, whoh, although it arrogated constituent
powers had done nothing but successivey reject
all known forms of government. The Right was
responsible for whatever might happen. The or
ganization of the SepteDnate was as impossible as
that of the monarchy. lie made powerful appeal
for the establishment Of the Republic, which would
give peace and union to France and concluded by
demanding that the state Of seige be raised.
The speaker was tumultuously applauded By the
Left.
During the subsequent debate the Marquis do
Frauclieu Legltimst. declared that he considered
it his right and duty to do everything in his power
to reGstablish the monarchy.
This caused great excitement, and the Left
called for the views of the Government on the SUBJ
ject.
Gen. de Cissey, Vice-Presdent Of the Ministerial
Council replied that the Government would seek
with frmness and mpartialty to make It's power
respected by all parties.
motion to raise the state OF siege was rejected
by vote of 2s2 Yeas to 800 Nays
The motion to adjourn on the 9th Of August until
the 30th of November was finally carried by large
majority.