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Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
The Beecher Case.

This case throughout its long trial
has developed more legal, or illegal,
novelties than were ever imagined. In
many respects it is the greatest trial
of the worlds history. In ancient
times SOLOMON decided the ownership
of baby by little strategy, which
showed more the power of absolutism
than of law. In modern times we have
had the trial of WARREN HASTINGS
and AARON BURR, both remarkable
cases. But the BEECHER case has no
parallel in the past and may have no
like in the future. By the power of
intellectual genius HENRY WARD
BEECHER had become almost god,
when he was in an instantthrown from
his moral pedestal, and by a man
far his inferior in ability and social
standing. We would institute no
comparison between BEEcHER and
TILToN, because great guilt separates
them, and in running BEECHER TIL
TON has overwhelmed himself. At
this late day unanimous verdict will
not restore BEECHER to his former
high position. Conspiracies of MoUL-
TON and TILTON may be discovered,
but still it will not elevate BEECHER
to his almost venerated position. The
trial has developed SO much of christi
anity of man and 80 little of the re-
ligious truth, that we fear BEECHER's s
day of usefulness is over. MoULTON
and TILToN, and MRS. TILToN
even, were hardly interested in the
case. THROWS supposed wrongs,
MoULToN's Sights and Mrs. THROWS
character were forgotten, and the
world gazed only at the central figure,
BEECHER, who, by his eloquence,
had moved the world. BEECHER was
on trial, and the world was anxious to
see if the eloquent preacher, the faclle
writer, the poetic thinker, had squared
his conduct by the Christian religion,
and we are afraid, despite unani-
nous verdict In his favor, the verdict
of the world and the church will be
against him. The world demands that
the preacher of the Gospel shall be
an exemplar of its purity and perfec-
tion, as far as humanity will permit.
In this BEECHER has failed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
Distinguished Visitor.

We have seen letter which informs
us that Hon. Willis Drummond, late
Commissioner of the U. S. Land Office,
is soon to visit Los Angeles. He is a
distinguished man and his letter will
be read with interest:
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 22d.
Hon. James De Long, Los angeles,
Cdi.:
DEAR SIR: Your favor Of the l1th
inst. received. remember your visit
to the Land Office. / expect to visit
your intending State next month. l
resigned my position in the Land Of
flee over year ago and am settled
here in business. / shall visit Los
Angeles and the other points of inter-
est in Southern California, and hope
to enjoy and be benefited by its invig-
Grating and healthful climate.
In great haste, yours truly,
WILLIS DRUMMoND.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
Street Preaching.

EDITOR HERALD: AS we know you
to be o believer In the Bible, we were
surprised that you evaded the acknowl-
edgment of that fact in your reply to
an "open letter." and for that we felt
that you richly deserved the lambast-
ing which Mr.. Allis gave you. We
do not know Mr.. Moody nor his ante
cedents. He may be, and we are in
clined to think he is, doing good; but
as to the ordinary street preaching, we
are decidedly opposed to it-especialIy
such as it has been our fortune to wit
ness. Indeed, we do not believe there
are but two circumstances that will
justify u. The first is where the
churches and all acknowledged places
of worship are closed against the advo-
Gates of a reformation. Such was the
case on the Day of Pentecost, when
Peter preached to the multitude, and
5000 souls were onverted-when Lu-
ther was del'ied the churches In Ger
many, and Mr.. Wesley in England.
Secondly-In the case of very pop
uiar man after whom the multitude
will run, and no hall can be found
large enough to contain them. Such
men are justified in preaching in the
market places, or on the public square.
But there is no excuse for every little
enthusiastic fanatic, who has not tai
ent enough to teach a Junior class in
Sunday school, to mount curb stone,
and harrangue the civil people, who
are attending TO their business. The
result of all such work is the degrada-
tion of religion and the bringing it
into disrepute. The jeers and SCOTS,
Of the skeptic, and profane
on such occasions, will over
balance all the good resulting
from what the fanatic can say. We
love the Bible and we love religion,
and We deprecate anything which may
bring them into disrepute. This is a
delicate subject and very few are will
ling to speak their opinions in regard
to it. But, Notwithstanding, we want
every man, woman and child to enjoy
their own religious opinion freely and
fully; yet If we were authorized we
would take these tomtit preachers that
are spouting on the corners of the street
and walk them straight home, and
while on the way we would kindly
tell them, "You are damaging the
Masters cause" B. l.. PEEL.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
The Centennial.

In view of the preparations for the
Centennial, we suggestas the platform
on which North and South may fra
ternize, the words of LINCOLN, uttered
in March, 1861:
Weare not enemies, but friends. We
must not be enemies-though passion
may have strained, it must not break
our bonds of affection. The mystic
chords of memory, stretching from
every battlefield and patriot grave To
every living heart and hearthstone all
over this broad land, will yet swell the
chorus of the Union, when again
touched, as surely they will be, by the
better angels of our naturew
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
The Democracy.

Nothing seemed to mar the harmony
oftthe Democratic State Convention.
Every delegate seemed to be imbued
with the old Jeffeasonian spirit, ambi-
tious only for the safety of the people
and the good of the State. Whatever of
error has crept in to mar the record of
the old Democratic party, the repre-
sentatives Of the party were deter
mined to eradicate 1t. Men were for
gotten in the contest for principle,
and the platform stands out in bold
relief, a monument of political ideas
dear to the people. Animated by the
principles which are affirmed in
the State platform, the dele
gates could scarcely make q
mistake in selecting standard
bearers for the Democratic flag, and
we believe the people will endorse
their Judgment. The State of Califor-
MIA guided by officers standing on this
platform, would have reliaf from the
career of political robbery and jobbery
that has so long weakened the finances
of the State and made us by-word
and reproach. Every tax payer
should calmly review the situation
and consider whether a change is not
desirable. AS a fair presentment of
wise political principles, the Demo-
cratic platform is superior to the other
platforms, and we think the dispas-
sionate judgment of the voters, given
at the polls in September, will endorse
the sagacity of the Convention.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
SsOO Reward.

S. Nortllinger, the Jeweler, on Com.
mercial sfreet, offers the above reward
to any parties who can prove that he
does not keep the finest and largest
stock of Watches, Diamonds and Jew
elry in this town. He would also in
form the public at large that he does
not keep any plated or Cheap John
jewelry In his house. He also will sell
till further notice OF. silver Bartlett
Waltham Watches at $50; IA karat
gold Gents Chains at ST 10 penny.
weight; Watch Crystals at rs cts. each.
In fact, he will sell 25 per cent. cheap
er than any other house In this town.
For further information call at his
store. Nc. 8 Commercial street, and
examine his fine stock Of goods.
je9:tf*
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
A Farmers Opinion of Irwin.

EDITOR HERALDi The nomination
of William Irwin was one preSmi-
nently fit to be made. The writer of
this article - an Independent Demo-
crat-knows him we'll, and knows that
in integrity of purpose, conscientious
discharge of duty in the public sense,
careful investigation of all subjects of
official action, and in his personal
character, he stands above reproach.
Independent Democrats can afford to
give him cordial support.
INDEPENDENT DEMOCRAT,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
Spanish Items.

Translated for the HERALD from La Cronical
On Sunday, the 4th of July will be
baptised the bell, destined for the new
Catholic Cathedral. The SPONSORS
will be Don Manuel Dominguez and
wife. The ceremony, which is the
first of this kind to take place in Los
Angeles, will be celebrated al 3 o'clock
in the afternoon,
On Monday, July 5th, the day on
which will be celebrated the Anniver-
sary Of American Independence, will
be spread several tables in the new
Cathedral, where the most distin-
guished and beautiful young ladies of
Los Angeles will minister to those
who wish to discuss succulent dishes
and delicious refreshments from Il NJ.
during the afternoon; coffee, choco-
late and ice cream from P. NJ. The
Mexican band of music has volun-
teered to assist, thereby making the
occasion enjoyable.
Thursday at P. NJ. was baptised in
the Catholic Church of this city, u
young, aniiable and beautiful Protest.
ant lady, who will to-day he joined in
the holy bonds of matrimony to a very
deserving young man of this city.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.
YEsTER DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Harm Action of
the Delegates.

SAN FRANCISCO, July lst.-Conven.
tion assembled at 10:30 this morning,
the enthusiasm evoked by the nomin.
alton of last night huvirg evidently
had the effect to delay the appearance
of the members.
The nominations for Lieutenant.
Governor being in order, Jas. "a, John.
son was first placed in nomination by
Dorsey of Tuolumne.
Lamott of Solano nominated r. G.
Hale of Solano.
Judge Temple of Sonoma presented
the name of George Pearce of Seno.
ma.
Nougues of San Francisco placed in
nomination Frank McCoppin of San
Francisco.
Goodwin of Plumas presented the
name of Marion Riggs OF Butte.
Morse of San Joaquin nominated a.
G. Bradford of Tulare.
No other names being offered, the
nominations closed.
Biggs appeared on the platform and
withdrew his name in short speech,
In which he said he differed from Bid
well in that the latter had pulled up
his wine vines to plant raiSin vines,
while he himself had pulled up his
vines to plant corn and make good
Democratic whisky. Tremendous
appause.J
The roll was called.
On the first ballot, 342 votes were
cast. Necessary to choice, l72.
johnson, ll9; Halle, 81; Pearce, Al;
McCoppin, 81; Bradford, so.
After the second ballot, and before
the vote was announced, a number of
changes were made, mostly in favor OF
Johnson. Halle and Pearce were
withdrawn.
On motion, without announcing the
vote of the second ballot, new roll
call was had, resulting as follows:
Number of votes cast. 343; Johnson,
1874; McCoppin, 143; Bradford, 6.
Johnson was declared the nominee
of the Convention.
On motion, the nomination was
made unanimous.
On motion, Convention adjourned
till 2 P. NJ.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
Special Notices.
ACard.


AS I will shortly remove from the
we'll known Cigar Store, nextIo Wells,
Fargo & Co.'s Express, I take this op-
portunity to offer my entire stock of
cigars, tobacco, pipes and smokers
articles, contained at the stand, at cost
price. Any one buying box of cigars
will get them at manufacturers price,
as the stock must be closed out in a
very short time. lido not wish to re-
move any of 1t to the store, Identical,
at 3S, Main street, as the stock of
cigars, tobacco, gents furnishing
goods is already large enough to sup
ply all the wants of the public. The
business, after the removal, will be
carried on at 38, Main street, under
the Backman House, where / hope
thatall those who have so far favored
me with their custom, will put up with
the Inconvenience of walking a block
further, IS the quality of the goods
will amply reward them for the
trouble. I. GOLDSMITH,
38 and l07 Main st.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02

The Call commercial report, dated
the Goth inst. says:
The steamer Orizaba arrived this
morning from the South, with the
first considerable shipment of San
Diego and Los Angeles honey. In
April, owing to the light rain and con-
sequent small crop of blossoms, it was
thought that the yield for the season
would be very light. Since that time,
several of the heaviest producers re-
port the prospect very much improved
and that the crop will equal that of
last year. If the season had been en-
tirely favorable, the production would
have shown heavy increase over
last year, when our shipments to New
York, Boston and other Eastern mar
kets were twenty car loads, or 400, 900
pounds.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
4os Sa9eiss Assa,d
For State Treasurer.

Hon. ]. G. EsTUDILLo, Of San
Diego, has been nominated for State
Treasurer on the Democratic ticket. It
is fitting recognition of the Southern
district of the State, and the nomina-
ton is one emlnently proper. We
congratulate our San Diego neighbors
on their townsman's political eleva-
tlon.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
Selling Out.

Selling outl Selling out our entire stock of
Dry Goods below cost, as We intend in future
10 keep only Clothing, Gents Furnishing
TO gentlemen's wear. We therefore offer to
our patrons and the public in general the
greatest bargains in Dry Goods ever offerd In
this city. For further information, call at the
Bazaar, corner of Main & Requena streets,
opposite the II, 8, Hotel. jel7
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
Educational.

On Monday, June 7th, at the Spring
street school house, Mrs. F. A. Parker
will open a school for a term of seven
weeks; term to close one week before
the re-opening of the public schools.
Tuition for the term-for Third reader
and all below, 81; SIS for all above the
Third reader. For further particulars
enquire of DR.. Lucky, City Superin-
tendent of Schools. jn3:tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
Borrowing Money.

Borrowing money upon the instalment plan
10 attended with these advantages: The loan
can be repaid in small monthly amounts
which include the interes, and part of the
Il can be all paid without any great inconven-
ience to the borrower; the rate OF interest Is
generally lower; the expenses Of obtaining
the money are not SO great as In ordinary
loans, and II il Is borrowed upon good paying
property then it often happens that the rents
will meet the monthly instalments and in
time pay of the debt.
For further and other particulars enquire
of w. II. J.-BROOKS,
Agent for Savings and Loan society.
Iel6 tt No. IL Spring street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
Now IL Your Time.

Now is your time! No such chance again In
one hundred yearsl The Bazaar is selling out
their entire stock of Dry Goods 20 per cent.
below cost, as they intend giving up their dry
U eds business and keep only Gents Furnish
lnf foods. This is no bogus sale, but genu-
Inc selling out OF our entire stock of Dry
the Bazaar, corner of Main and Requena
streets, opposite the y. S. Hotel. jel7
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
The Sacramento Herald saws:

Tie OaCTaWtICO dcTUtU says:
Twelve carloads of immigrants ar.
rived from the East this morning,
seven of them being occupied by mem.
bers of the Carter excursion party
The passengers were transferred to the
steamer Amador for passage to San
Francisco, and for short time busy
scene was presented in the vicinity ol
the boat landing and Detective Ga.
nong, of the Central Pacific Company
had his hands full.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
The New Treasurer-iakiag Account
Of stock.

WASHINGTON, June 29th.-The ne-
cessary work preparatory To turning
over the U. s. Treasurer's office
to Mr.. New has begun. The fibre
paper was counted yesterday and also
all work in its various stages in the
hands of the Columbian Bank Note
Company. No errors of any kind
were found. Neither the Bank Mole
Company nor the Bureau of Printing
and Engraving will he permitted to dc
any work after the 30th inst. until the
9th prOx.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02

SAN FRANCISCO, June 29th.-A Ger
man named Henry Conrad, proprietor
of fruit store on Howard street,
committed suicide on yesterday after
noon, by hanging himself to u beam
in the rear of a feed store near the
corner of Mission and Fourteenth
streets. No cause is known for the act.
He leaves a wife and several chill
dren.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
NOlIc PrOseGui Entered.

WASHINGTON. June 28th. The Gov
ernment to-day entered noue prose
qui in the three remaining cases
against Jerome J. Hinds, charged with
completely in mail contract frauds
He had previously been acquitted on
similar charges,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
San Francisco Market.

Flour, superfine, S4@4 so; extras,
S4 1905 25; jobbing, $5 l22@5 81.
Wheat, choice milling, 81 75(@l ~;
good, 81 10; shipping, ST 80@l 623.
Barley, coast feed, ST As; brewing,
ST. 5O@l 50. Oats, good, to choice,
50 0012 10. Potatoes, 81 25(Gl so.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
NOTICE.

DOLL TAX becomes delinquent on the
hrst Monday in July. l viii be at the
A Assessors Ofnce in Court House rom 9 to Il
O'Clock A. Nj. and 4 to 6o'clock r. NJ. daily.
WILL K. BETTlS,
jy2st Special Deputy Poll Tax Collector.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
ATTEN TON!
hL0S ANGELES GUARDS. 4

YOU WILL ASSEMBLE at your Arr
! mory on MONDAY MORNING, July
5th, in full uniform, for parade and celebra-
ton of the National independence. All MEM
bers will please take particular noticr and be
prompt on the hour, which will be published
on sunday morning previous The penalty
Of the state law will be emf reed on all MEM
bers not complying with this order
BY order. JAMES BARTLEY, Capt.
w. ID BARNUM, o. = jy22t
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
NEW TODAY.
Special Notice-..No Blowing.

have received ~ large stock of genuine Inn
ported Pomeriegas and other brands OF Ha-
vanas to sell lor 25 cents. Also the very
finest brands ut % cents each, 5 for 81 and
for 30 cents. My ystock OF domestic ciga's can
not be beat. A box of good cigars from ST. up
wards,
A full line of gents furnishing and fancy
goods, pipes, cutlery and differe other al IT,
cles, at prices lower than any other house in
this city. I do not resort to troubling my
neighbOrs, and only mind my own business
Don't forget the "Identlcals'
l. GOLDSMITH,
3S Main ST., under Backman House,
And at l07 Main ST., next to W., F. & Co.'s
Express.
N. B.-Do not mistake the place, as have
no connection with indian territory. mr3l
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
BORN ,

MCDOUGALL.-In this city, June 2sth, TO the
wife OF Dr. f. A. McDougall, a son.
DURFEE.-In this city, on Thursday, July
LIST, to the wife Of Chas. Durfee, son.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02

w. A. c. Smith will crate at the
Ukiah Fourth of July celebration.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02

The Equestrian Department of this Great Cir
Gus includes the famous Australian Cham
pion Bareback Equestrian. Mr.. GEORGE
SHIELDS;
MR.. A. HERBERT. the Great Plourette Ri
der; his first visit to this country;
NINE. LEON, the Faultless Queen OF the
Arena;
MILE LINDA, the most Graceful, DARN.
and Accomplished Equestrienna In Amer
lea;
MILE RosANA, whose marvellous per
formances on the Running Globe must he
seen to be believed;
CHARLES DRAYTON, the Man OF Iron
Nerve, who handles massive cannon balls
with the same ease as ordinary mortals
would feather.
The Champion Gym nasts, LEON, SAMUELS
BOB JOHNSON, the famous Vocal Clown
and Jester.
M. EUGENE, Equestrian and Acrobat Gym
mast
YOUNG ,NzALEz, Acrobat and GYM
mast
MASTER COOKE. the youngest and most
world.
]. LEONTINE, the accomplished Horizontal
Bar Performer.
N. ROMERO and r. sEGRINo, whose fsats
on the Double Trapeze and L'Echelle defy
description.
Aud, in order that every department In this
GRAND CIRCUS shall be complete, an ar
rangement has been made with OMAR
KINGSLEY, the Monarch Horse-Trainer of
the world, whereby the entire Stnd of highly
trained Horses and Ponies belonging to him.
sell, and lately increased by the purchase of
the best from the Circus Of s.ignor Charini,
will be Introduced, and we challenge the
world to produce their equal.
Afternoon Performance, for the convenience
Of families, at 2o'clock on
Saturday and Monday.
Admission. .....................ONE DOLLAR
CnllQren CEN1S
Will exhibit at
LOS A. g e L r 8,
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & MONDAY,
July I'd, Sd and 9th,
TERRANT & PIERRE,
Asphaltum Roofers.
We M EN rs
PUT DOWN IN ASPHALTUM
AT THE
Lowest Possible Rates.
High Street, Near MascareI Street.
je25 I'm"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
TAKE NOTICE.

Consumers Of Water Of The Los An0e-
les City Water Company;
Consumers East of Hill and New High
streets will be allowed water for gardens be-
tween the hours OF and 8 A. NJ. and and
p. n. Any useless waste OF water at any ti,Iie
in water closets, gard ms, etc., or any irfiA -
mont OF this rule, will neces ~itate the sliu ling
on OF the water, which will mol be turned on
again but on the payment Of 50 and a Iull
compliance with these rule. Street sprlnk-
ling from hose strictly prohibited.
BY order or the Board of Trustees.
CHARLES 4. MILES,
myl8U Supt L. A. City Water Co.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-02
TO INVALIps.

THE HOME of Mr.. Donaldson in Ca
huengO Pass, eight miles from the city,
Is a popular place of resort for invalid gentle
men A mild sea.breeze prevails there all
the timo, and Mrs. Donaldson provides excel
lent fare Two or three gentlemen can find
accoirn Odations there nj this time. ielB I'M
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-22
The REQUISITES for Good Mortar.

To obtain good mortar as much depends
on the character of the ingredients and the
manner of mixing them as on the goodness
of the lime itself. 1t does not necessarily
follow that, because lime is good, the
quality of the mortar will be good also. The
best lime ever burnt would be spoit by the
custom, common among some builders, to
mix with its alluvial soil and rubbish taken
from the foundation pits of intended build
ings. The sand should be hard, sharp,
gritty and, for engineering purposes, not too
fine. 1t should be perfectly free from all Or
ganic matter, and with no particular smell.
Good sand for mortar may be rubbed be-
tween the hands without soiling them.
The water should also be free from all Or
ganic matter, and on this account should
never be taken from stagnant ponds. The
presence of salt in sand and water is not
found to impair the ultimate strength OF
most mortars; nevertheless, it causes the
work TO nitrate" or, as it is commonly
termed, 'saItpeter," which consists Of white.
frothy blotches appearing on the face of the
structure. 1t also renders the mortar liable
to moisture, and for these reasons should
never be present in mortar intended for
architectural purposes, although for dock
walls and sea works it may generally be used
with advantage and economy.
Sand is used to increase the resistance of
mortar to crushing, 10 lessen the amount OF
shrinking, and to reduce the bulk of the
more costly material, lime. Water is the
agent by which combination is effected,
and, as sand does not increase in volume by
moisture, it necessarily follows that no more
of the aqueous element should be employed
than is absolutely necessary TO fill the inter
stices between the sand, and render the
whole into paste convenient for use; and
the greater strictness with which this is ad-
hered to the more compact and durable will
be the mortar.-Sc Scientific american.