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Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-12-22

Ma"sltll anu cH- -9IE.ClD Lax tOlttctOT.
, 1874-08-26

In his short administration of the Leeward Is
lands. To-day we copy. from the antigua
Times, Mr.. lrving's address to the Legislative
Council on relinquishing his administration. It
will be remembered that he has been promoted
to the Governorship of Trinidad, which is look
ed upon in the islands as /" an evidence of the
high opinion entertained in Downing Street of
the ability he has shown in the conduct of aE-
ialrs during his short period Of service eff
ne has not succeeded" says the Barbados
West'nd'an, in putting the complicated ma
chlnery of the Federal Government of the Lee
ward Islands in complete working order, he has
aone something towards it, by introducing
economy and ettecting a considerable reduction
IN the public expenditure" 1.-THE thanks of
the public says the antigua Times, are
certainly due to Governor Irving for having so
speedily infused into every Department of the
service that spirit of rigid economy which visi-
Dly perYades the whole. ...... Altogether
the annual saving effected is put down for the
Colony at $4,000, which in its present state is
no insignificant saving, in anticipation of a de-
hcit IN the revenue of the present year, and
shows that great prudence and financial ability
have been exercised" "The Windward ISL
ands," says the West Indian, "have suffered
equally with the Leeward from the effects of
drought during the last three years, and our
prospects are not less gloomy and embarrassing
than those of our neighbours in Antigua are
represented to be. In such a period of UMPIRE
oedented depression in commercial as we'll as
agricultural affairs, retrenchment of expendi-
ture and the practice of rigid economy are call
ed for, as the only remedy Of the existing dis
tress. A different opinion, the paper continues,
seems to prevail here amongst the ruling autho-
rites but the measures adopted by Mr.. Irving,
and the reward Of his service by the Secretary
of State are facts that speak for themselves.
The value Of economical administration ought
to be as fully appreciated in the Colonies as in
the Mother Country"
, 1874-08-26
THE "AVIS"
THE WEATHER.
CHRISTTANSTED, ST. CROIX,
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 96rH 1874.

We have again had some very beneficial
small showers, varying from 3 to 20 lines
IN different places of the island. We natu-
rally take a great interest in recording
matters of that kind, knowing, as the
whole community, high and low, do, how
much depends. upon that indispensable fac
tor IN agriculture success, rain knowing,
with Governor Rawson-the well-known
Rainfall Rawson-that every line of rain
represents SO and so many pounds of sugar,
convertible, we may say, into so and so
much general comfort to all classes of the
community. Barbados has hundreds of
stations tor measuring the gold that drops
into It's lap, all of which measurements
are published. St. Croix has four or five
OF mat Kind, three of which are official.
we nave no hesitation in asserting that
we have as good practical management of
estates IN st. Croix as can be found in
Barbados, although we have not the means,
at present, to have the soils of the island
analysed, to purchase the manure found to
be requisite, to dam up "the precious ele-
ment". tor lrregating and other purposes,
TO substitute a more rational agriculture
by rotation of crops for the present ex-
h%austiye one, because the sugar, inferior
as it may be, is Immediately convertible
into money,-butitmight not be found very
expensive to have an accurate measure
ment of the rainfall taken at 2 or 3 points
on the Northside heights, 2 or 3 on the
Southside, and l or 2 at the Eastend. We
hope it will not be long before we can re-
cord the raiufalI-plenty of it too-from at
least a dozen estates in different parts of
the island.
The above is a hint to patriotic plant
ers.
, 1874-08-26
ADDRESS OF GOVERNOR IRVING

Mr.. President and Gentlemen Of the Honora.
bic Legislative Council Of Antigua.
| have requested your presence here to-day,
in anticipation of the date to which the Council
stood prorogued for the despatch of business,
in order that [ might have the honor to an.
nounce to you in person. that Her Majesty has
appointed me to the government of Trinidad,
and that am in consequence under the neces-
sity of leaving this colony by the next packet
for England.
Gentlemen, it has been my misfortune that
the year of my Administration of the govern
ment, should have been one of extreme deores-
sion. When | addressed you for the first time
twelve months ago, it was reasonably to be
hoped that the short oropsof 1872 and 1878 would
have been followed by q year of plenty, but so far
from this proving to be the case, the crop of
1874 is the smallest on record since the year
1864, and will probably not amount to more
than 5000 hhds. It is impossible for any of us
whether interested directly in Sugar %cultiva.
ton, or generally in the welfare of the Island
and It's people, not to be affected by these re-
peated ~disappontments, or not to feel some
anxiety, to lead US to take unnecessarily gloomy
views of the prospects of this Island. At this
moment there appear to be indications of a
favourable change of weather; the growing
crops have not | believe as yet materially suffer
ed and nothing is required but a fall of
rain to restore plenty to this Island, and to
produce a full average crop for 1875. l ear
nestly trust that it may be the good fortune of
my successor to congratulate you on this hap
Ply result.
It is satisfactory to be able to record in this
period Of agricultural and commercial depres-
sion, that the health of the island has been
good that the chronic excess Of deaths over
births appears to have been arrested, and that
there has been less crime.
The repeated failure Of the crops, and the
consequent falling off of the revenue have
made it an imperative duty on the part of the
government, by every means in it's power, to
curtail the public expenditure. l think that
the Estimates for the next year which will
shortly be laid before you, will shew that the
government has not been unmindful of that
duty. The expenditure for 1872 was &39,S70
and of 1873 &39166 for 1874 it was placed in
the estimates of the year at d634,771. The ac-
tual expenditure for the past six months of the
year has been g16,79 and | see no reason to
doubt that the total expenditure for the year
will be within the original estimate.
For 1875 the expenditure is estimated at
$4,000, and if, as [ have every reason. to be-
lieve, this estimate be not exceeded, the ex-
penditure of the presidency will have been re.
duced between 1878 and 1875 by about $4,000.
The principal items of which this aggregate
saving is composed, are the following :
Holberton Institution. ...... ...,61 200
, 1874-08-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
acknowledgements
E N T E R E D

NET bekjendtgj6res herved at Re-
U partitionen j Boet efter afgangne
BankfuIdm@gtig Alfred Creagh og
efterlevende Enke Sarah Nj. Creagh
vii blive fremlagt i en- Session som af-
holdes Onsdagen den 23de Septem-
Der 1874 midday XXI. IL slet, hvoref-
ter Boet forventes at Vile blive slut
tet.
Christiansteds Skifteret den 22de
August 1874.
III. A. JURS.
, 1874-08-26
CRITICISM AND FAULT-FINDING.

The human mind is naturally jealous of
a critic, of the selfconstituted Judge of
ones exceIIencies or defects for the critic,
be he tault-inder or the reverse, seems to
present himself with pretensions to a GER
tain superiority. People are, however,
gratiied to find anything that claims their
attention sifted by one who is qualified for
the task. Conflicts of the understanding,
like those of the body, are always inter
esting to spectators, who are proud of par
taking in the faculties of the combatants.
But some critics are apt to become enam-
cured of the art in which they excel, and
to fatigue the reader, by forgetting the
precept ne quid minis. One will prolong
his experiments on trihes, till we nod over
the crucible, where he tries to work them
up to something very interesting, while ano-
Their will begin in the regions of the heart
the operation OF extracting a "chigger''
from the little toe. There are those who
will dissect d whole community by the
light of their own farthing candle, like the
writer w. G, P, in the COrnhW Magazine,
for penny a line, and the reputation of a
witty writer, and there are those again
who dissect communities in the full light
Of science, for the sake of showing them
how that which may be crooked can be
made straight, as a writer in the Copenha-
gen Dagblad, Mr.. Hagemann, on the future
of st. Croix. cit is a recognized fact"
says a great French writer, chat praise
has less force in making us advance on
the road of virtue, than blame to make US
withdraw from that of vice."
1t may be then, that we shall be better
off for being blamed =" sometimes, but
there ought to be a limit, and the party
blamed ought to see that" it is for his own
good" as we tell children when we give
them "a strapping." The article in the
CormhM Magazine is a gratuitous insult
that in the Dqgbl0d is, we hope, one of
those /" blames" that keep back from vice,
and makes us advance on the road of
virtue
, 1874-08-26
acknowledgements

Anledning af Richard Moretons
d0delige Afgang anmodes Credi-
torerne i hans Opbudsbo ON at give
Mode i en- Session der vii yorde af-
holdt paa Boet Fredagen den I8de
September f0rstkommende XXI. IL
slet midday for at tage Beslutning
ON ReaIisationen af Boets endnu
usolgte Eiendomme og Effecter.
Frederiksteds Skifteret den 24de
August 1874,
C. SARAUW.
, 1874-08-26
NOTICE.

nm consequence of the demise of
Richard Moreton the creditors in
his trustee dealing are requested to
meet in a Session in said dealing
which will be held in the Courthouse
in this town on Friday the 18th of
September at IL O'Clock noon in or
der to take adecision with regard to
the realisation of the unsold proper
ties and chattels belonging to said
dealing.
Frederiksted's Dealing Court Oath
August 1874.
C. SARAUW.
, 1874-08-26

n LIE og Enhver der have noget
III at fordre paa Boet efter afgangne
Rebecca Isaac inkaIdes herved med
3 Maaneders Varsel at anmelde og
beviisliggjore deres Krav paa under
tegnede Ret.
Frederiksteds Skifteret den 24de
August 1874.
C. SARAUW.
, 1874-08-26
COLO IAL L.

Lately we gave the opinions of several papers
of the merits and dement's of Governor Irving
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-30

members Of the upper House hold their
receptions. The most popular are those
Of Mines. Conkling, Schurz, Dorsey and
Thurman; but all were well attended to-
dav and some elegant walking dresses
were worn by the callers. Mrs. Senator
Robertson, at the Ebbett House, was
assisted in receiving by the vlvacious
Miss Emma Etheridge daughter OF the
Tennessee ex-Congressman, who re-
ceiyed a year or two since the highest
honors at the Georgetown Convent
Academy. Mrs. Senator Boutwell, was
assisted by her daughter, Miss Boutwell,,
who is regarded as the most intellectual
lady in the city; and the daughters OF
Senator Brownlow, who rec ired at their
residence on Capitol Hill, are fine types
Of cultivated Tannesseeans. masque-
rade is to be given by Governor Shep-
herd nj his mansion, next Friday night,
and there has been great ransackirg
of books at the Congressional Library
to obtain designs Of costumes. What
character can | takeY asked Con-
noted for his courteous
manners-of Tennessee belle, who is
as witty rs she is beautiful. Go as a
gentleman, she replied, and none OF
your friends will recognize you Sc
we're, but merited.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-30
As Friday an UnIueky Day

Friday, long regarded as a day Of i'll
omen, has been an eventful one in Amer
lean history.
Friday, Christopher Columbus sailed
on his voyage of discovery.
Friday, ten weeks after, he discovered
America.
Friday, Henry VII. of England, gave
Cabot his commission, which led TO the
discovery ofNorth America.
Friday, St. Augustine, the oldest town
in the United States, was founded
Friday, the MayhoweT, with the pill
grims, arrived at Princetown; and on
Friday, they signed that august COM
pact, the forerunEer Of the present Con-
stitution.
Friday, George Washington was born.
Friday, Bunker Hill was seized and
fortified.
Friday. the surrender of Saratoga was
made.
Friday, the surrender of Corvallis at
Yorktown occurred; and on
Friday, the motion was made in Con-
gress that the United States were, and
Of right ought to be, free and independ-
aut
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-30

Squibbles is a nice, quiet little game
that the Baltimore urchins play. Il con-
slsts in throwing small pieces Of iron,
about three inches in diameter. through
the street, with an intention of hitting
each others playthings, but with a re-
suit which is heart-rending to property
holders, and gratifying only 20 his
Satanic Majesty" After several peo-
pie have been injured. and the stOOps
Of houses and the sidewalks, more or
less damaged, the authorities took the
matter in hand, and recently visited the
schools and took from the scholars all
the pieces Of iron with which they played
the game. The collection consisted Of
iron bolts, nuts, pieces Of gas-pI7e,
burners. spigots. door-kuobs. washers,
plates, hinges, staples, chisels, fragments
Of hammers aud q great variety Of other
articles. which al together weighed over
200 pounds
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-30
THE NEXT GOVERNOR.

The papers Of the State are beginning
10 teen with correspondence ON the
coming elections, and occasionally we
ind q bit Of editorial comment. But il is
a significant fact that most fthe papers
are reticent and noncommittal. The
plans for the campaign have not yet
been developed. The Chattanooga
Times, however, strongly commends
Judge John L. I. Sneed, and the Somer-
vile Falcon Of the last issue refers TO
him in the following terms: ave know
that the name Of this distinguished
gentleman has been used without his
knowledge or consent. He now holds
one Of the most exalted positions within
the gift Of the people, and he could
gain nothing by becoming Governor.
The Judicial ermine has hung gracefully
around him and he now stands before
the people Of his State without spot or
blemish. Without doubt the already
high Office Of Governor would be exalted
we're be to fill it. He has often said
that he would not accept the position.
and we do not know that he could be
induced to change his mind But We do
know that no better man could be select
cd 10 lead the Conservative party than
John L. 7. Sneed BE is liberal and
progressive, and is just the man for the
tines We have no doubt that he would
add more strength 10 the Conservative
party than any man in the State. II he
should consent to run We would give
him our earnest and unqualified sup
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-30
LEDGER.
COUNTY POLITICS.

The time may not be far on when Inc
Conservative masses of this county Will
he ready to organize party for the
summer canvass and the August cleo
ron The minds Of the people have
taken this direction, the necessity Tor
concerted action is felt, and with pru'
dence on the part of those who may as
sumo to lead of, it is quite possible to
secure harmony and victory. We want
10 see the people move first; leaders can
he had any time. Our misfortune has
been an excess in the supply and conse'
opent dissensious. As far as we know
ANYTHING Of the spirit and temper OF the
people they desire to see an organiza-
,;on effected in manner that viii give
rrorn;se 10 redeem the mistakes of the
mast and secure a liberal policy to which
all good citizens may consistently rally
We cannot overlook the fact that the
Democratic party has been divided ana
that attempts will be made to prevent
any attempted reunion. Designing men
who are wise enough to keep in the
background are quietly at work to widen
the breach. II should be remembered
that the Democrats of the county as
party have only small majority. The
ticket vas elected in August. 1872, by q
majority of only about 800, and that
after hard work, thorough organization
and a liberal use of funds collected for
the purpose. In the November election
following the entire Democratic ticket
was defeated, except where candidates
we're so fortunate as to be on both tickets.
Since then the party has been dormant,
and no occasion has had the elect
to arouse its energies. The situa-
ton has changed somewhat A few
Democrats, not many, have joined
the Republican party, and means to
stay there. The oranges have been
organized, and will probably vote solid,
and il has been forcibly illustrated that
discipline is almost as potent in politics
as in an army. Without 1T men take
little interest in elections, except for
particular friends or from selfish
motives. The conservative people OF
this county are virtually and in fact
without any party machinery, That they
should consult together in private and
meet in public to consider what steps
are demanded for the general good is
right, and we presume will follow as
matter Of course. In this we hope to see
q class of quiet, intelligent, tax-paying
citizens take part. who have gem
orally stood aloof under mis-
taken prejudice against what they
style politics. Prudent counsels and
temperate expressions of principles and
policy will be required. Men who are
disposed to entertain liberal views
make some concessions to the opinions
and feelings of others. and recognize,
according to capacity, the full citizen
ship and equality before the law Of all
classes and elements, may do much TO
promote harmony and insure success.
We do not sickle for a party name;
names either prove source Of weakness
or strength, according TO circumstances.
We hayt ever had strong preference,
and have fought only under the one
banner; but just at present it looks as
Il an entirely new organization, fresh
from the people, would be wise, just and
expedient. In other words, new deal
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-30

GREATNESS always has its penalties.
This is painfully so of the Williams
family at Washington. The following
facts in regard to Mrs. Williams have
been brought to light since her husband
was nominated for Chief Justice. When
very young she married a man who was
cruel to her They separated, and the
husband forcibly took the only child, an
infant sou, and she saw him no more
until he was nearly grown, and neither
knew the whereabouts or history OF
the other. The son searched all over
Europe and this country for his mother,
and finally found her the great leader OF
society at Washington. He had her
photograph, took room next to hers at
the hotel, and at suitable time made
known TO the astonished mother
he was introduced to his stepfather. All
was lovely, and he was sent to school and
afterwards placed in one of the depart
ments. Not long since he was arrested
on the chargs of stealing negotiable
warrants, and all the details have been
published to the world. In this matter,
however, Mrs. Williams will have the
sympathy of the public.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-30

In the hrst act the beautliui shAuo"
dance will be given, and in the second
the St. Andoche festival. AT the matinee
tomorrow Fanchon will be the attrac-
ton,
Tomorrow night the Philo-Thespians
will present the Golden Farmer and a
farce entitled Turn Him Out. The club
will be assisted by several members OF
the stock company. The price Of adj
mission to the Saturday night perform
ance has been reduced to fifty cents to
dress circle and parquet and twenty-five
cent to family circle.
Next Monday evening Miss Marian
Mordannt, brilliant protean actress,
will appear in Oliver Twist.
WAGYER's MINsTRELs.-The Greenlaw
Opera House was crowded last evening
from upper tior to orchestra seats. The
programme contained choice gems of
music, comic opera and burlesque.
Green and Sadler, in their specialties-
songs and dances-created a furore, and
were encored repeatedly. Cal Wagner,
in his plantation life representations,
was immense; his song, Little old Log
Cabin in de Lane" uas g gem. Mr..
Harley's ballad singing, and Sam Prices
eomicalities were applauded vocifer-
ously. Cal. Wagner has a brilliant
troupe of artists. A new programme
will be presented to night.
Rocco HALL.-A festival for the BEN
eft of the Y. NJ. c. A. is progressing
daily and nightly at Rocco Hall, corner
of Second and Madison The tables
are Iaden with every delieacy that one
could desire, aud are waited upon by
the most attentive ladies. The hall is
open early at morn and continues until
late at night. At midday rich lunch
is prepared, and guests are served in
most satisfactory manner, The lauda-
BILE objects of this festival appeal to the
aid of our citizens, whom we trust viii
not be slow in contributing to its sup
port, as the proceeds will be given to
the Young Mems Christian Association
of this city.
GREAT EASTERN MENAGERIE, MUSEUM
AND Circus. is needless to call the
attention of the public to the immensely
Of this largest Of modern entertainments,
as its unparalleled popularity recon-
mends 1t efiectually to those who patron
ize such institutions. Suffice it to say
that its animal collection is replete with
choice specimens; that its extensive
aviary is the largest in the world, en-
bracing over three hundred specimens
of living BIRDS and its circus is not APP
preached. The circus will appear on the
bluffs on Tuesday next
WHITE's OPERA HOUSE,. = Manager
White has brought out twenty splendid
stars, who appear nightly at his Jeffer-
son street Opera House. The pro-
gramme OF entertainment consists of
vocal and instrumental music, fancy
and clog dancing, specially acts, com
edies, etc. Strangers visiting the city
will find Whites Opera House 6 pleas
ant place to while away few hours.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-30
FOREIGN.

MADRID, January 3O.-It is announced
that General Psrie viii replace General
Marine as commander Of the Army Of
the North.
LONDON. January 3O.-Advices re-
ceived last night from Cape Coast Castle
are Of highly favorable character.
The King Of the AshAntees sent
an ambassador to Walsle to treat for
peace. The 'Ashantees are closely
pressed by the British troops and allies,
and have concluded to accept peace on
favorable terms rather than prolong the
war.
ToRoxTo, January S0.-In the cleo
ton for Parliament yesterday the Gov
eminent party appears to be generally
successful. Landon, Hamilton and
Toronto all elected Government candi-
dates, and scattering reports from other
localities indicate the same general re-
sult
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-30

President GRANT seems to have weak
ened down and backed square ont of the
independent position assumed two or
three weeks ago. Having taken time 70
consider the probable consequences OF
break with his party, and remembering
the fate of Andrew johnson who failed to
sustain himself, he declines to unload.
The message he mad prepared on the
Louisiana question recommending q
new election is to be withheld, and the
people of that unfortunate State will
have to submit to all manner of robbery
and oppression. The message was al
ready drawn up and the President had
given out its tenor TO the Associated
Press. In this he has deferred to the
cabinet and the extreme Radicals.