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Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-04
PROSPECTS of Southern California.

"The oldest inhabitant and others
learned in weather lore, have for
weeks predicted that this would be a
wet and consequently prosperous sea-
son for California. Experience has
taught the observant resident of the
Pacific Coast that all signs fail in dry
weather. Yet the indications now are
that our prophets have for once at
least read Alright the records of the
weather clerk, and we shall this Win
ter have that abundance of rain which
always secures the husbandman a
plentiful harvest. On Tuesday after
noon between four and ten o'clock p.
NJ. two and a quarter inches of rain
fell in this city and vicinity, and our
advices are that the fall was about the
same throughout the Southern part Of
the valley. For the business of seed
ing this rain is timely and opportune.
1t prepares the ground for the plow
and harrow and increases the faith of
the farmer in the belief that sufficient
rain will fall this Winter to insure a
plentiful harvest next season. IE-
formation received from various Sec
tions of the valley warrant the as
sumption that there will be heavy
increase in the acreage of cultivated
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-04

land this year over that of any pre-.
vious season. A large proportion of
the immigration now pouring into
this valley is made up of men whose
occupation is tilling the soil. These
farmers are seeking land on which to
build themselves homes. Not day
passes but we hear of inquirers for
good soil. These farm-hunters are, as
q class, men of moderate means.
They come to invest their money in
the rich acres that lie untitled in the
Southeastern part of Los Angeles
valley and in San Bernardino and
San Diego counties. There are thous-
auds of acres of rich uncultivated
land lying East of Anaheim and
along the line of the Southern
Pacific Railroad which, though
in private hands, may be pur-
chased at reasonable figures. The
railroad has made these lands desira.
BILE, and the attention of the new COM
ers is turned in that direction. The
outlook for Los Angeles valley, and in
fact for all Southern California, is
gratifying to all. With the improve
ment now manifest in our financial
affairs there is perceptible briskness
in business of all classes, and we have
the most tangible proofs that prosper
Gus as we have been heretofore we
shall be still more prosperous in the
futura
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-04
ESPECIAL TO THE HERALD. I
PACIFIC COAST.
SAN Francisco News.

SAN FRANCISCO, November 3d.
The Directors of the National Gold
Bank and Trust Company have de-
cided to put the Bank in liquidation
and wind up its affairs as rapidly as
possible. According to the present
showing of assets, depositors and
stockholders will be paid in full and
the Bank retire honorably from field
1t has occupied so successfully until
the recent raid was made upon it and
upon the system it so prominently
represented. Provision will be imme-
diately made for the redemption of the
bills of the Bank at their par value in
gold. The four tellers and two book
keepers were relieved from further
duty yesterday.
The application for the discharge of
Mary Loretto and her father, Pasquale
Loretto, who are accused of the killing
of one CALI, the seducer of Mary,
came up for argument yesterday in the
County Court. The bill against
them had been ignored, but one of the
Jurors stated that majority of the
Grand Jury were i'm favor of re-sub-
mitting the case. Counsel for defend
ants, Messrs. Kinley & Darwin, re-
ceived an affidavit signed by major
ity of the jury, stating that they did
not wish the case re-submitted. Dis
trict Attorney Ryan argued for q re-
submission, and the case was taken
under advisement.
The British bark Loeb Fergus, Cap
tain Caun, which arrived in port to-
day from Glasgow, experienced a
rough passage from latitude SO deg.
South to latitude 3S deg. North. In
the Atlantic strong Southeasterly
gale, accompanied by a heavy sea.
prevailed, carrying away the steering
apparatus and necessitating the .ietti.
soning of quantity of coal and pig
iron, as the vessel was in danger of
laundering. The weather moderating
the vessel put into Montevideo for re-
pairs. On the Goth of June seaman
named Hooking, native of England
and twenty-four years of age, was
washed overheard and drowned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-04
9us Aaselts Aem'A
NEWS OF THE MORNING .

On Tuesday last the Republicans won de-
clded victories in Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Wisconsin, Kansas, Minnesota and Massa-
chusetts. Democrats carried Virginia, Mary
land, Mississippi, and probably New York,
though the result In that State is yet unde-
cided.
Two and a quarter inches of rain fell in this
city Tuesday afternoon and evening.
j.. N. Fitz Roy aud ]. d. Thorpe, revenue
officers at st. Louis, have pleaded guilty OF
defraudlng the revenue.
Editorially referring to the State election
the New York Herald says the election proves
that the so-called tidal wave has been arrest
ed, and that the Democratic party is not so
strong to-day as 1t was one year ago.
As Prof. H. B. Hackett, of the Theological
Seminary at Rochester, entered his dwelling
on Tuesday he dropped dead in the hall.
Cause, heart disease.
The most important business before the
Cabinet session of Tuesday was the question
regarding the illegality of Brigham Youngs
imprisonment for refusing to pay alimony to
Ann Eliza. his wife. The case was up, but not
discussed to any extent, rs the whole matter
was referred to Mr.. Plerrepont.
The Attorney General has sent TO Salt Lake
for a report In the Brigham Young case, and
as soon as possible he will render decision
on the question as to the legality of the i'm
prisonment of Young
Mr.. Thomas Gates, of this city, has received
letter from Congressman elect P. ID. Wisgin-
ton expressing his regret at being unable to
visit Los Angeles before leaving for Wash
ington. The shortness of the time, he says,
precludes the visit. He promises, however,
to stand staunchly by the interests OF our city
and county.
Gen. A. II. Lagrange, Superintendent OF the
Mint at San Francisco, is seriously Ill with
infiammatory rheumatism.
A man named d. Spring jumped of the
Oakland ferry boat on Tuesday and was
drowned. He was lately from Topeka, Kan
sas.
A heavy snow storm prevailed at Virginia
City on Tuesday, seriously retaiding the work
of rebuilding the mining machinery.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-04

The Democratic tidal wave, about
which we have heard so much within
the past year, does not appear to have
been such an irresistible affair after
all. In Ohio the great stream was
stopped and turned back on itself with
only rag baby for damming pur-
poses. But small and unsubstantial
as was the material it effectually
damn I'd the Democratic party in that
State, and has given the Republicans
large majorities in nearly all the
States that held elections on Tuesday
last. Party demagogues have received
lesson at the hands of the people
from which they should learn that
party name will not serve as a.cloak
for the promulgation of unpopular
principles.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-04
Fraudulent Land Patents.

The evening Express takes proper
view of the proceedings now being ta-
ken to set aside the patent of rancho
of Santiago owned and claimed by
FLINT, IRWIN & Co. in this county,
on the ground of fraud. The original
grant was for four leagues or 1916
acres. By some ingenious manipula-
tion this has been augmented to 81
S84 acres and patented. The fraud is
evident and no matter if fifty-two
thousand patents were issued they
should be set aside and the fraud eX-
posed. There are steps now being ta-
ken by the government to set aside Its
own patent on the ground of fraudu-
lent survey and location of the rancho
of Potrero Grande and the brief in the
case of the San Vicente for similar
causes is now in the hand of tn e prin-
ter and 1t is said the twenty-five cop
les will cost $1,000. The four leagues
of the Puente has been augmented to
eleven leagues by similar survey and
location; and what is most singular
that the fraudulent grants are always
the first to be patented. We are in
favor of settling our land titles as fast
and as promptly as possible. But
thievery and fraud must be unearthed
and the i'll gotten broad acres that be-
long to our people for homesteads re-
stored. If the Southern Pacific Com
pany be the instrument through which
this justice can be accomplished the
p 'ople should be grateful to them no
matter how much selfishness may
have prompted the proceedings.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-04

THE poet has never written any
thing that half expresses the joy and
beauty of rain in Southern Californ-
ia. To those who have not seen the
clouds shed single refreshing drop
for seven months the patter of the
rain upon the roof has a music sweet
er than the voice of the most gifted
cantatrice. Then the morning air is
so balmy. The crystal atmosphere
seems filled with gladness, the earth
gives forth q delightful aroma, the
cottage glistens in the morning sun as
fresh as the village maiden tripping
to early Sabbath School, the orange
grove puts on deeper green and
seems to laugh In the gay sunshine,
the graceful pepper boughs swing
more lightly on the air, the linnets
songs grow sweeter, the faces of men
wear a brighter look, and the ladies
are more beautiful. All unite in the
chant ooh the rain, the beautiful
rafnp'
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-04
EASTERN NEWS.
Standard Coin.

WASHINGTON, November 3d.--The
Secretary of the Treasury has received
through the State Department samples
of the coinage of the last fiscal year.
This coinage has been sent here for a
test assay. Its being sent here is re-
garded as very great compliment to
our mint service, as coins of the Ja-
panese Empire have been sent to Eu-
rope to be assayed. The greatest
trouble is occasioned by the various
standards of coinage the world over.
An effort will be made by Dr. Under
man in his coin report to Congress to
suggest some means whereby civilized
nations will be able to arrive at some
general standard.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-04

THERE are three members of the
Board of Education and six members
of the Common Council to be chosen
at the municipal election which takes
place in December. The three retir-
ing members of the Board of Educa-
ton are Messrs. BARRows, KRAMER
and WIDNEY-three most estimabie
citizens whose reelection would no
doubt assist in maintaining our city
schools at their present high standard.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-04

o. II. Purdy, Secretary ofthe Grand
Lodge of Masons of Idaho Territory,
has received communicated from
the Seer etary of keystone Lodge, No.
639, f. & A. M. Chicago, stating that
one Edmond Ronayne, Past Master
of the latter lodge, is travelling through
the country, delivering lectures and
working in public on the three SYM
bolic degrees of Masonry. The mis-
creant was expelled from all the rights
and privileges of the Order, by reason
of unmasonic conduct, and takes this
execrable method to "get even."-
Idaho AUdtdnche.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-04

An officer of the regular army
laughed at timid woman because
she was alarmed at the noise of q
cannon when salute was fired. He
subsequently married that timid wo-
man, and six months afterwards he
took off his boots in the hall when he
came in late at night.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-04

"Ah, Neighbor Slummidge, how
much shall 1 put you down for to get
chandelier for the church?n Neigh
Dor S.-"Sho! What ye want a shan
dy-leer for? They hain't nobody kin
play onter it when We git it,"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-04
Latest kilograms.

BY ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC LINE.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-04

Said Detroit lady to small boy
whom she found crying in the street;
the other day: "Will you stop cry
ing if l give you penny?" mo-"
said he, "but if you'll make it two
cent I'll stop if it kills me-"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-04
oRElCN.
A Partisan Battle.

PANAMA, October 30th.-A terrible
fight took place in Lima between the
partisans of Admiral Montevero and
General Prado. Several of those en-
gagged were killed and many wounded.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-04
Wisconsin,.

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 2d.-Returns
from all parts of the State show that
light vote has been polled. Returns
from about half the counties have
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

dates or principles. Both candidates we're
we'll known, both had excellent characters,
both had boon in the army, aud were in
sympathy with The strong patriotic feeling
OF the State, a fact which had a negative
rather than positive value. The platforms
of the two parties were not very different,
and on the important national issue Of the
finances there was no essential difference
whatever. The Democratic managers, en-
couraged by the successes with which their
party has met in other States, made a very
active canvass, and succeeded in calling
out heavy votein the districts where they
we've strongest. The Republican canvass
was also an energetic one, but it lacked the
stimulus of recent successes. The Demo-
Gratis added about thirteen thousand ~ their
vote of last year. The Republic ans only
added about six thousand. The result is
that the Republicans carry the State by
majority of some seven or eight thousand
less than last year. For the, advantage
which the Democrats have thus gained,
whatever il amounts 10, they have in part
to thank the superior "disciplne" Of their
rank and file, and in part their avoidance
of every distinctive feature of their party
policy as.declared in other Siates.-M Y.
Times.
There is no occasion TO go far TO find an
explanation for the diminished Republican
majority this year. The two parties stood
on platforms nearly identical so far as ma
tiunal issues are concerned and with no
distinct lines of division OH these broader
questions, the election turned quite nalur-
ally on local issues. The Democratic gains
are almost entirely in the cities and larger
towns, where the attitude Of the Republic
can party in favor of temperance legisla-
ton has arrayed against ii The liquor inter-
ests and the lowest elements Of the popula-
ton, while ii has estranged certain regular
Republican voters whose views on this
point differ from those represented by the
party candidates. The effect of this issue
is apparent in such places as Portland,
where The enforcement Of the liquor laws
has been active and Jealous. These and
other local questions, together with the iree
expenditure OF money aud labor on the
part Ui the Democrats, who, flushed by the
recent trjumphs oI their party in other
States, strained every nerve to bring Maine
into the Democratic line, are sufficient 10
account for The reduced Republican major
ity.-BOStOn journal.
The Republicans arc doubtless disap-
pointed that their maj ority has been cut
down not little which they certainly
hoped TO avoid, although this is an "oA
year." and, although they bad only u light
Democratic vote, last wear. to contend
against. The substantial victory is theirs
yet, and they will not be discou ragged by
the fact that the Democrats have brought
out their last man to the polls. Boston i'd
UeTtiSer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24
DumnleruIOn.
Z. o. II,

Six sheep out of a small flock owned
by French and Tenney, and nire out Of
another belonging to VIM o. Miller, were
killed by two dogs one night last week.
This includes The number that 1t was nee
essary 10 Kill next day in order to relieve
them of their suffering, aud one or two
that have since died from the effects of
wounds. Four or Eve others were badly
bitten, making in all about twenty sheep
killed and injured by the dogs. Mr.. Ten
ney heard the dogs late in the night, got
up before morning, went TO the pasture
and drove them away, but it seems they re-
turned to the slaughter again, for he and
Adm f. Miller were inspecting the grounds
amer daylight aud found the dogs making
sad havoc with Mr.. Miller's sheep in an
adjoining pasture. One of the dogs was
shot at but escaped the bullets 10 meet a
worse fate from his masters axe, as their
owner had them both killed on learning
what mischief they had done.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

The ring will Form at G.2l and last about
three minutes, the eclipse ending entirely
at 1882 a. m. The time will, Of course, be
about ten minutes later here.
An astronomer says "EveIy object will
have, or rather would have, II the sun " ere
higher, yellow, slckly appearance, which
can only be appreciated when seem" This
is one of the eclipses which has long been
carefully observed. At each recurrence II
passes about sixty miles further south, and
II will finally pass of the earth at the South
Pole AFTER having appeared seventy-seven
times from its first appearance at the North
Pole, occupying 1888 years. After this 1t
will not touch the earth, but will take
place in space till afler the lapse of IL, 492
years, when 1t will touch the earth again
at the North Pole as before. That, however,
is matter of but little popular interest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

The general opinion in regard to the YER
mont State Fair, which was held at Rut-
land last week, seems TO be that the fair
has never been better, though there have
been years when it has been favored with
better weather, and the attendance has
been somewhat larger. The Rutland Her.
aid says that the show of vegetables, agri-
cultural implements and some classes of
stock has never been excelled. The en-
tries in Mechanics Hall were more numer-
Gus than last year and the exhibition was
very creditable, but the show in Floral
Hall was not so fine as year ago. The
exhibition of sheep was much ahead of that
of last year. So with some classes of cattle.
The show of Jerseys was much larger and
in every way superior to that of former
years. The other classes Of cattle however,
we're hardly up 10 The last fair. The exhi-
bition of horses was not extensive but
some very fine specimens were shown, no.
tably those of Gen. Baxter of Rutland and
Moulton Brothers of West Randolph. The
swine shown were not very numerous but
there was some fine looking animals. The
Ames plow company made the largest show
of agricultural implements, "a pieces. The
Vermont Farm Machine Co., of Bellows
Falls, exhibited their new cleaner
horse rake with independent steel teeth.
The National Wheel Harrow Co., of Bur-
lington, showed PowelPs patent broadcast
sower and grain coyerer, an entirely new
agricultural implement. L. s. Newell, of
Shoreham, exhibited the only mower made
in the State-the Novelty. The Daniels
Machine Co., OF Woodstock had two cider
mills on exhibition, which claimed the
merit of working in the old fashioned way
by crushing the apples.
The largest exhibition on the ground was
that of the Brandon Manufacturing Co.,
with their Howe scales. They had more
than forty scales on exhibition, and occu-
pied nearly half of Mechanics Hall. The
most noticeable feature was their large rail-
road track scale, 80 feet long, which is de-
scribed as possessing a wonderful nicely OF
adjustment. The company was awarded
gold medal for the superiority of its goods.
The address was delivered on Thursday
by Col. Daniel Needham.
The closing day of the fair was rainy and
disagreeable, the only attraction being the
races, which were all trotted according to
the programme, despite the rain and mud
dy state of the track. or course no good
time could be made under the eircumstan-
ces, but several OF the races were neverthe-
less quite interesting. In the four year-old
class "Rutland Girl" entered by Aldace
Vardette, won easily. In the ESQ class s.
w. JOnes's bay gelding Little Joker
in fnUr heals In The z a class X emf
Wrighrs bay mare "Maggie" won in three
straight heals. The free for all race was
the most exciting OF the day, and was won
in four heats by Daniel Jenkins's white
stallion Joe Brown" whose best time
was al.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

Friday last was n great day for South
Deerield, Mass when nearly 1000 people
gathered to celebrate the hi centennial ami
versary of the battle Of Bloody Brook
The procession consisted of military COM
panes from northampton, Holyoke and
Greenfield, brass bands from South Deer
field, Bernardston and Montague, gran
gers, Masons and citizens, making quite a
formidable body. After a short mar CHI,
from the depot 10 the monument, 1.-THE pro-
cession brought up in an open field near
by, where a speakers stand had been cree
ted and seats provided. Here the people
gathered in dense mass, all eager to listen
to the speaking. The exercises were open
ed by speech Of welcome from Hon. Geo.
Sheldon, South Deerfield's great antiquari-
an. Hon. Geo. r. Davis, the president of
the day, spoke briefly, in a scholarly man
ner and with good effect. He referred to
that splendid day in September, forty
years ago, when the monument was dedi-
Gated, and 10 the great Grafton of Edward
Everett, one Of the giandest of American
orators. The position which Mr.. Everett
held here forty years ago, was occupied at
this time by Hon. Geo. b. Loring Of Salem,
who gave an Grafton containing many elo-
quent passages.
A poem was delivered by Prof. VIM. Ev-
ereIt, son of Edward Everett. His poem
was fine production, full of brilliant pas
sages.
After the poem, collation. was served.
The amer dinner exercises were OF an I'M
usually interesting character, being full of
pleasant talk, happy hits, and a splendid
loyalty 10 Old Deerteld.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

Rev. Henry Ward Beecher declines
the proposed public reception at the Acad-
emy of Music, Brooklyn. In his letter of
decination hesays such reception would
tend to keep alive feelings that ought 10
subslde, 10 renew discussions of painful
public transactions which should never
have had an existence, and which it were
well, both for public and for private good
to have removed, if not 10 forgetfulness, at
least TO obscurity. Too many hearts yet
bleed, too much of sorrow and scorching
has fallen upon kind and sympathizing
hearts to make it wise to renew public
demonstrations which might be misinter-
preted and which might excite animosities
which every good citizen should seek to
heal.