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Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-13
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Poetry the Key to Truth.

Do not confound the poetical way of
viewing things with the expression of
poetry. Poetry, the first and finest of
the fine arts, Is the making of a noble
use, according to our talents and op-
p0rtunities, of such amiable and noble
emotions as we are capable Of And
this may be done through the medium
of words, when the perfect expression
constitutes written verse, or 1t may be
done through marble, or painting, or
music. But there must be grounds
for the noble emotions before they can
be experienced, and these come of the
habit of viewing things POLITICALLY,
and are supplied by the Imagination,
which, contemplating nature as
world of emblems, is received and used
by the poetic faculty, having nothing
in them defective or untrustworthy.
No poet worthy the name lives in
illusions. He Is the high priest of
truth as well as singer and painter
of beautiful scenes. When there are
two interpretations offered of given
difficulty or of any question whatever
that refers to matters above secular
and physical needs, that solution
which men would call poetical. or
opposed to prosaic, may infallibly be
relied upon as the truest and highest.
1t was not without reason that the
ancients accounted poetry the Ian
guage of the gods and of divinely in
spired men. AS the expression of the
silent and universal symbolism of ma
ture, touching mems hearts at
every point, and exciting noble
emotions in those who listened,
poetry could not fail to be regarded as
heaven-born. To this day we ac-
knowledge it to be so. The inspira-
tion of the past is forced upon us,
whether spoken through the medi-
um of the pen, or of the marble, can
vas or Lutte. Some old writer once
mentioned the marriage of religion
with poetry, having been instituted
at the foundation of the world. The
idea was grand one; for by effecting
such a union, we can conceive how
easy for the mind to flow in mighty
stream ofcause and effect. Every object
then has its beauty, and every beauty
adorns itself with the coloring of NOR
al eloquence. Moral science, social
science, and natural science like the
graces, should go hand in hand, and
ever recognize the poetic faculty as
belonging to their sisterhood. And
all should be enlisted in the pursuit of
truth so that at the same time the
heart may be effected, and the mind
purified.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-13
An Excellent Action.


The too common use Of firearms
among the youth of this city cost a
boy his life few days ago. 1t is said
that many of the school boys carry
pistols, and not unfrequently boast
what they can do with them in case
any one should be so unfortunate as
to insult their manhood" 1t is
high time stop was put to this juve-
nile pistol practice, and the following
resolution, passed by the Board of Ed
ucation at its meeting yesterday, may
do some good in that direction. We
call the attention of parents to it, as
by so doing they may prevent the ex-
pulsion of their boys from the school.
The resolution reads as follows: IRE
solved, that any scholar who shall
bring with him to the school, or who
may have in his possession during
school hours, any dangerous weapon,
shall be Immediately dismissed from
the schools of the city,"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-13

THE up-country journals are grow
Los Angeles jury that found man
sane while examining him on a
charge Of insanity and Immediately
afterward, while trying him on a
charge of attempt to kill, pronounced
him insane. 1t does look curious, but
considered from an emotional stand
point, the two verdicts may be made
TO harmonic. The man was crazy
when he attempted the killing, but he
was not crazy when the jury looked
at him from crazy standpoint. The
explanation is little hazy yet, but it
Is as clear as we can make it.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-13

WE are just now hearing q good
deal of railroad talk. What it will all
amount to is one of those things which
no one can guess. The prospect of a
road from the coast through this city,
and by way of Cajon Pass on to Cerro
Gordo, seems more flattering than
ever before. Senator JONES and his
friends regard the enterprise very
favorably and will no doub materially
aid in carrying it out. Our citizens
should not let the present opportunity
slip by unimproved. I'D
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-13

A. DELANo, of Grass valley, died on
Tuesday last. The deceased was well
and popularity known throughout the
State as the author of "Old Blocks
Sketch Book" "Pen and Knife
Sketches" and "Life on the Plains
and at the Diggings." He also wrote
hundreds Of newspaper articles and
stories. He was an upright, honor
able man, and commanded the respect
of all who knew him. He leaves a
family and large circle of friends,
who will remember him with affection
and friendship.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-13

THE Sacramento Union calls the
Stockton Independent the Cote- Catch
er. Now we happen to know some
thing about the Independent and we
know to call it a "Cow- Catcher Is ap-
plying misnomer. The paper is too
slow to catch anything. If placed on
the rear of train propelled by the
force of its own intellect almost any
old cow would soon catch it.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-13
N O &c E.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Louisa
IN NJ. de Chaves, and her children, Guadil-
upe, Frederbinda and Marco, will apply to
he Common Council at its session OF Septem-
ber nth, 1874, for Quit-claim deed to the fol-
lowing described land:
Commencing at post adjoining the land of
1880 chs to post: thence south 5Os west ~ so
chs, along the land of Wilihart TO corner;
thence south 20s east $3.50 chs to the old Mis-
sion road; thence north 1880 chs along said
road; thence north S8 west following along
said road 1858 chs to the south-easterly cor
ner of the tract; thence north 1917 west $50 chs
Iorth 4754 east q, ,S8 to The place of beginning
'ontaining 3S So acres. Courses magnetic.
Anyone ohJecting to the granting OF said pc
lay prior to SAID meeting of the Common
Council. NJ. KREMEk.
sep22td Clerk of Common Council.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-13

WE understand that the Railroad
Company have decided to lay their
track through the south west side of
Anaheim. The location of the depot is
not vet determined.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-13

THE Express is again digging away
at the Council and the Council Is doing
much as did the moon when the ca
nine barked atit-keeping right along
as If nothing had happened.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-13

8At about l o'clock tuesday afternoon
Mr.. Mohen's house, situated on Peta-
luna street, Gold Hill, was discovered
to be on fire, causing damage to the
extent of $4,000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-13
ELECTION NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO THE
IN qualified electors of Silver School Dis
trict that an election will be held on Satur-
day, the 21th day Of September A. d. 1874, a
which will be subm tied the question OF vot-
ing tax for building purposes, to pay the
debt on the new school-house. twill be nee
essary to raise Tor this purpose the sum of
OF taxation necessary to be levied will be sew
enty cents upon the one hundred dollars of
taxable property In the district. sl
The polls will be open at the public school
house between the hours of and p. NJ.
O. w. WOLFE,
ID. III. MCKEILER,
.-...-. WIN. CARU1HERS,
scl2 tdsAl ~ Trustees ofSilver District
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-13

S. A. Waldron has one Thousand
dollars in legal tenders, which he
wishes to sell. Call at the Dollar
Store. r.rr
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-13

NTANTED.-EM as House I.
wv keeper'fn a small family, or to do Cham
Der work, by "A lady recently from Massachu-
setts, bringing the best OF recommendations.
Apply to MRS. WILDE,
SeOLo-9a Hotel
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-13
NEW TODAY.
All People are warned not to trust

To appearances, but to judge for themselves
whether the new goods Just received do not
em mbrace the best Of everything in the line of
Smoking and Chewing Tobaccos and smokers
articles generally, at 1. GOLDSMIrH'S
Main ST., adjoining w. F. & Co.'s Express
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-13

RETURNS from the North Carolina
election, from all but eleven counties
give this result on the vote for Super
intendent of Public Instruction:
Pool Dem. ....................... S9, AS
Purnell rep. )................ rs, ,Ol3
Democratic majority..............l1,43 ,432
In the eleven counties yet to hear
from, the vote in 1872 was about equal
ly divided between the Democrats and
Republicans. That year Grant carried
the State by 23,0O4 majority. In 1872
the Legislature stood: Democratic
majority on joint ballot, "a. This year
the Democratic majority is -.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-13
WOOL.

WE WISH TO PURCHASE WOOL OF
w the incoming clip, for which we Will
pay the market rates
J. L. WARD & CO.,
augl4-n ~ Main street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-13
FOR SALE.

100 ACRES FIRST-CLASS LAND UN-
AOO der improvement, near Compton.
over $1,000 worth OF Improvements on the
land. All enclosed: Offered for sale TO pay
of mortgage. Title perfect. Apply TO w.
r. Malcolm on the prem ses, or q. w. Nor
gan, Agent, No. 4 Temple Block. a7-Im-2
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-13

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National Republican., 1874-07-11
CAUGHT AND PUNISHED.
HOW IT WAS EASIER TO GET IN THAN

HOW IT WAS EASIER TO GET IN THAN
OUT.
Johnny Smeade was taught better than to
climb through peoples back windows for the
purpose Of stealing, but Of course Mrs. Moxley
knew nothing about it. This latter fact is
what makes him so lame about the head and
shoulders. He was playing on the Island at a
game Of "t throw and catch with a bran new
&" Bounding Rock" when it happened. The
ball went through Mrs. Moxley's open parlor
window and Johnny made fast after. He went
through head first, as usual, and while his
head and hands were struggling with the carpet
and foot-stool for the mastery, the window
came down with a crash not unlike the sound
Of double-breasted thunder, and made both of
his ankles prisoners. But this was not so bad
as that which followed. The ever watchful
Mrs. Moxley, hearing the uproar in her parlor,
and supposing it to be a snesk-tbief at large
among her costly furniture, she, like brave
woman that she was, rushed madly into the
room, with q brOom-stick acting as advance
guard, and, without stopping to take notes of
the situation, she commenced to belabor the
struggling head and back Of the badly fright
ened boy in a manner that none but truly
muscular woman could have assumed.
He couldn't kick, but his lungs and thorough
VI PIOlduC NOCdbulaIl luAQc uP
for lost time; still, it was not unti he appeared
as though he had been driven into the ground
with a mallet that Mrs. Moxley stopped to
listen to his explanations. She remarked that
he ought to have told her so before, and that
she was very exceedingly sorry, and if he
would stop crying and cursing and come into
the dining room that she would gladly give
him some refreshments, Johnny isn't that
kind of boy. Refreshments under the eiF-
cumstsnces had no claims on his stomach. 1t
wouldn't go down. 1t lacked the proper de-
gree Of solidity. He told her as much, and
then seIzing his ball he placed the end of his
left thumb on the extremity Of his Roman
proboscis and wriggling it with an air of pro-
found disgust, he slid out of the side door
backwards, swearing by everything in general
that he would "tear her old shanty down if II
took all summer" The broom stick started
suddenly in pursuit, but he was at good yell
ing distance of before it struck the gate.
National Republican., 1874-07-11
THE NARERrRoU UgE ERoUBLRl.i
MEETING OF THE BUTCHERS AND

DEALEhS 1ES1EhDA1.
The butchers and dealers yesterday morn
ing held meeting at the Northern Liberty
MaplNes-h house to consider the subject Of re-
Occupying their stands at the Centre market
ET. B. S. Elliott occupied the chair, and ai-
ter stating the objects of the meeting, SAID
thai the Northern Liberty Market Company
had nothing to 90 with the matter. II was
the action Of the dealers themselves in Vaeat-
ing the stalls at the Centre market, and 1t was
optional with them to reoccupy the stands.
The following resolutions were then read
and unanimously adopted;
whereas by the decision Of the Equity Court
sustaining the injunction, and restraining the
sale OF stalls in the Centre market: and whereas
by said decision the dealers are still in possession
OF their stalls and stands: Therefore. be It
Resoired by the butchers and dealers In general
ESsfiHg dsIem6Ied, That we occupy our stalls and
stands In the said market to-day, Saturday. the
llth instant, and viii continue to do 80 on the
regular market days till further notice.
ResOlred further, That the butchers and deal
ers hereby tender their thanks to the public for
their support and sympathy extended to them
during the late market troubles.
It is generally believed that all of the butch
ers will be In the Centre market to-day, and
resume possession of their stalls.
The butchers, through a committee, waited
on some of the directors Of the Washington
Market Company, and requested that the mar
ket be closed on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays of each week, but no action was taken
on the request.
National Republican., 1874-07-11
RATHER oKERPnKERLNG.

She 60. into the street car just before reach
ing switch. She only weighed two hundred
and ten pounds, including a market basket.
She hauled herself towards the front of the
car, and was moving rapidly when # switched
of. It was q snapthe-whip movement. A
frail-lOoking lady sat just where this mass Of
ayoirdupois was compelled TO light. 1t didn't
come down like robin for crumbs. II was
more like a pile-driver looking for employ
ment. The frsil woman disappeared. She
went out of sight forthwith. She was pain
fully submerged. She might have made re-
mark, but the general impression was that the
noise issued from the cracking Of the market
basket beneath the ponderous weight of the
struggling woman. The tWo-hundred-and-
ten-poundeT was hastily snatched away from
the corner, and q search was Immediately
made for the fran little lady She was there,
but she resembled . summer pancake on its
last legs.
National Republican., 1874-07-11
nTVTgTON III

Rltders will submit bills for Furnishing the fo:-
l0Tiug Iems, In either Black walnut, Asa or But
30 fc B. NJ, Cmore or less, \ inch Thick.
S-I'E lcvi J.. NJ, lmOTE or les, iIch tE+CE.
20 frt i. N, (ElOre or less, n inch th!-k.
: ~ trrt u. ~. (mOre or les, II iEcL TLi,k.
40 ct b. NJ. (r1OTe or less, II inch thick.
E, 20" feet y. NJ, (moTe or less, Inches thIcS.
&C feet 3. NJ, OHOTE or less, ~ inches JBirS.
% feet r. H., tnore orless, J24 inches t.i,a
100 feet B. NJ. (mOre OF less, inches thiCk,
~ Get r. NJ (m0fe or less, inches thick.
thoroughly seasoned. free from large knots, saps.
rcgular sawH to the different thicknesses called for
The Southern Tine rails and flooring must all b.
heart sd free from all defects, none other will
nswhoie must be delivered IN such lengths and
IN such Quantities as will ee called for BY the super
samEes Of the woods proposed to be furnished.
Payments viii be made Cd ne Delivery and ar
etptIncs OF materials deducting ten per centan
unIh tue completion Ofths contract. -
All bids must be accompanied by the penal hond
oftWo respsn stoe persons In the sum Of one thou
ssnd iOll5Is tL Ool that the bidder will accept nd
Pc form the contract II awarded him, tie sucIeDcy
as e. 9 Ss gThes 4y re s Enied IL stHIes Az
trict Attorney OF the district wherein the bidder
BiddcrI are at liberty to bid for one or all Of the
The Department reserves the right to reject any
Or all bids II IL he deemed for the Interest ot tho
divisions among different bidders at It's option and
any iii that is not made the printed form TO be
respect 10 the requirements or this advertisement
vail rot be considered. Neither will any proposal
engaged In the lum6er trade. and who have not the
necessary facilities Tor furnishing the material.
indoTsgd. Proposals for LaJn6or for the GIFTED
States Court House aud Post OfEce, at Columbia,
- so THOMAS Fl. oAKsHoT.
jy2-!A Superintendent.
National Republican., 1874-07-11
DROPosALS FOR BRIOR

iv4-STM&l lhId
National Republican., 1874-07-11
PROPOSALS
DRoPosALs FOR COAL
NAVY PAY OFFICE, J
NO- ~ TH ESTytTr. SrVpy- >


Phil ADELPHlA- July Z, is74.
Separate sealed proposals In duplicate, iudorsed
''PToposals for COIl'7 and sFOr Iransp1rt rtOu,
will De received AZ this ONCE until UEsBAN next.
l4th instant. at O'r.ocx .. M, for one thousand
fl,lOJl tons ,2J pounds to the toni OF Auth ecte
steamer Coai, (stsambOa: size, 70 be deIEered on
board ofve e-sel at Port Richmond, free OF AL ex-
pense to the Government.
The above coal 10 be Of the best quality and uni
form in character, selected free from all lnpuLtts
and subject 10 quality and quantity, 10 10 sPeo
ton by the inspector appointed for the pqrPos
OF dealers in coal.
Bids viii be received at the same time and place
Tor the immediate transportation and delivery OF
me above coal In hrst-class American vessels at
the navy yard, PensacOlA, Fla.
The right Is reserved 10 REJECT any bid that may
not De deemed advantageous 10 the Government.
Responsib security viii be required for the faith
III delivery Of the above In conformity with the
stPulations tie blank forms FOR bids TO be had
al this once, otherwise bids viii b. entertained.
jy9 Pay Inspeetor irniieS sfsfes Ns,vv.
National Republican., 1874-07-11
NAVY OEPARTAIEH
BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS,

NAVY DEPARTMENT
BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS, ,
WAsHINGroN, June %, 1874.
Sealed prOpo ala, IndoTsed - Proposals FOR
Brick, and addressed 10 ths chlaf Of this bureau,
wall lie received at this once until noon the nSt
diy oG July next, fer furnishing apd deliyeTipg ~
the naval station. League Island, the following
quantities OF bricks, more or ls3s, IS may be re-
quirsd, viz; -.
T51,oO straight hard brick.
5000 dark stTetcheTs.
5000 dark stretchers, MOULDED.
200 pressed bricks.
Proposals will be received ON brick manufae-
turers only who have smple facilities 70: Furnish
ing the different kinds, quantities and Qualities re-
quirsd; said bricks to be OF the best Iuliity Of
Philade phia handmade, Of uniform size aud co Or
and equaI to sampes 10 be seen At the said Sts Jn
Deliveries TO commence not later thqn August Is
next, aud to continue at the rate Of 100 OO weekly
II 50 required.
The bricks to be delivered and carefully pile! Ou
the landing wharf or near the building site, d.
rected by the civil eng ser,
Bonds and security In the full amount OF the coz
tract viii be required to secure It's althtul e1ecu-
ton, and the bureau reserves the right % reject
any or all tile bids. z. 4. Z. KODGERS,
je2I-td Chief Of Bureau.
National Republican., 1874-07-11
.LnLLY RACHELoRH cLrR-

The members Of this club start on their
sixth annual excursion down the Potomac river
on their schooner Anna Gibson, Capt. Adams,
commanding, next Tuesday, at O'Clock p. m,
from the wharf at Eleventh street. They will
be gone about two weeks, and viii visit the
most prominent places on the Potomac and
Chesapeake bay, stopping at Piney Point,
Point Lookout, Cherrysone. Cobb's Island,
Norfolk, &c. They take with them all the
subslantisls necessary TO good living, and no
doubt Will have a jolly time, and forget the
cares and troubles of business and strengthen
for the future. No doubt many Of their friends
will be on hand and bid them good bye before
they start.
National Republican., 1874-07-11
THEATRE COMEnrE.

The outdoor performances at the Comique
garden continue to grow in popularity. The
performance nightly presented is varied and is
rendered by first-class variety artists. Jake
Budd is irresistibly funny, both in his burnt
cork and Teutonic presentations. His fun is
always natural, and never vulgar. Jose Farron
and the Brandt Sisters give character dances,
and Lou Sanford sings with effect q number OF
songs and ballads. Mr.. Edwards also gives
some character songs, and, with Miss Sand
ford, presents creditable operate melange in
two or three brief acts. The performances
conclude with the "NeW York Fireman" ;" q
drama Of no particular merit, in which the
"Csn-Can" is introduced and danced with an
abandon that is relished by the audience, judg-
ing by the Yehemenee Of the applause. A
matinee will be given this afternoon.
National Republican., 1874-07-11
THE COURTS.
SPECIAL TERM-JuDGE MYLIE-

SPECIAL TERM-JUDGE WYLIE.
This court was engaged as follows yesterday:
Walch VS.. Birch. Decree dismissing bill.
Jones vs.. Tinney. Decree for conveyance.
Woodward vs.. ROsel. Decree taking bill for
confessed.
I Adams Express Company vs.. Adams. De
cree for specific sum,
A number Of interloCutory orders were
granted Adjourned.
CRIMINAL COURT-JUDGEH HUMPHREYS.
This court was engaged as follows yester-
day:
VIM. Dent, charged with stealing q box of
cigars from VIM. B. Brown, was acquitted.
Mcconnell for the defence.
: A HoHe proSegli was entered in the case Of
james Foulke, charged with larceny.
The petit Jury was adjourned until Tuesday
next. Adjourned,
National Republican., 1874-07-11
0RoPosALs FOR WOOD AND COAL.
i = =
SESATE or TINE USIIEp STATES, l
OFFICE nF THK KsERaRANT-AT-ARns-

SESATE or THE UNTTED STATES,
- OFFICE UF THE SERGRANT-AT-ARMS,-
WASHINGTON. JUls j. liza.
until L O'Clock m. on SATURDAY, the ISL Of July
instsnt. for furnishing the Senate OF tie Uni, Ell
states with fuei for the ensuing year a. feIlgWs:
p tons Test quality berry Coal, egg siEeJ
GO tons best quality White Ash Furnace Coal;
Wood;
40 cords best quality well-seasonsd Oak Wood
All subject 70 GoVernmsnt inspection At BIDDER
cost and TO he stored In vaults OF Senate wing OF
the Capitol.
The Coal to be 2 20 pounds to the ton,
And bidders win nlms the Goal they propose 70
furnish, and If not from Weil-kDOWn mine, will
exhibit specimens OF the sann8, As quality will be
prime consideration in AWARDING the bid.
BIDS for different articles win be eonEidersd GepA-
rIteY and the right Is Reserved 10 reject all or sny
portion OF the bids received, II deemed for the in
ieTcst Of the Government so TO do.
Bids will be cOnsidared binding for three days
JOHN R. FRENCH,
sergeRnt-at-ArmS, United States Senate.
jv4-STU.&I &Ihtd
National Republican., 1874-07-11
DEATH OF FRANK BRAxToE.

1t is with deep regret that we are called
upon to chronicle the sudden death of Frank
Braxton, nephew of W. S. Thompson, the
wen-known druggist. BE passed away on
Wednesday evening last after brief and pain
ful Illness with pneumonia. Frank was Q
generous and intelligent young man, and his
untimely death will be learned Of with the
deepest sOrrow By those with whom he was ac-
cusipted,
National Republican., 1874-07-11
SUDDEN DEATH OF 4 WELL-RYoWN
CITIZEN

Thursday evening Mr.. Buckner BayIiss, a
,weIl-known citizen of Washington, died sud-
denly at the Metropolitan hotel. The deceased
was over seventy years Of age, and was born in
Fauqujer county, Virginia. He came here
more than forty years ago, aud for long
series Of years carried on the exchange bUsI-
ness. Subsequently he confined himself to
real estate brokerage, and may be said 10 have
been hepioneer IN the District in that bust
ness, and amassed quite competence. He
married . daughter Of the late Francis Coyle,
who survives him, as also several children.
His remains were taken 10 the family mansion
on street, near Seventeenth, from whence his
funeral will take place
National Republican., 1874-07-11
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.

By Latimer & Cleary:
At 10 o'clock, large sale Of Government
property.
At 10 O'Clock, superior collection of house
hold goods, &c.
BY B. H. Warner:
At O'Clock, valuable building lots on North
Capitol street, between B and streets north
and on street, between Moth Capitol street
and New Jersey avenue.
By Duncanson Bros:
At 12 O'Clock, large lot of doors, blinds
glass, sash, frames, bOw-windows, &c.
By Green & Williams:
At 10 O'Clock, an assortment Of excellent
household furniture.