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Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16
Law and Penalty.

The moral bar to the commission of
crime is nothing like SO strong in some
natures as the fear of the punishment
inflicted by the law. The cravings of
conscience are less dreaded than the
verdict of jury. "A sense Of justice
will sometimes stay hand, but the
penalty designated by the code is the
more powerful argument against strik-
ing the blow. Great criminal lawyers
give these opinions as the result Of
lifetime study. Where there is no
punishment save the consciousness Of
wrong-doing, crime and lawlessness
are more common and human life less
valuable than where the laws are
rigid and conviction and punishment
tread close on the heels of the offence.
These aphorisms are intended as in
troductory to few remarks on the
apparent laxity of the law in the con-
viction of evil-doers and the lightness
of the penalty imposed on them Of late
years in California. Under the quib-
bles Of the law many offenders escape
the punishment they justly merit, and
through a maudlin sentimentality un-
worthy Of an intelligent community
light penalties are imposed. In San
Francisco they say political influences
enable offenders to escape, and there
they do not hesitate to charge that
just before election, in the courts Of
judges desiring to retain their seats,
fines and penalties grow light in pro-
portion to the number of votes con-
trolled by the prisoner at the bar. We
trust there is no ground for these
charges in San Francisco or elsewhere.
The law must be enforced and crime
punished. The safety of the lives and
property Of all depend on this. We
cannot maintain the peace by permit
ting law-breakers to escape with q
nominal fine. Let justice be dealt out
with an impartial hand.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16
Los Angeles County.

Up country aspirants for Office are
evincing considerable concern about
how Los Angeles county will cast her
vote at the approaching election. We
dislike to see people on the anxious
seat, and will proceed to crafty their
curiosity as far as possible. Since the
time which runneth not In the men,
ory of man until the Legislative elec-
tion two years ago, Los Angeles
county has rolled up her regular
Democratic majority. The break was
occasioned by local issues and the
general decentralization of party which
prevailed at the time. The Indepen-
dents nominated ticket and the Re-
publicans supported it. The contest
was between the Democrats on ore
side and the combined forces of the
Independents and Republicans on the
other. The result was the election Of
the Democratic ticket, with the ex-
ception of BUSH for Senator and
HIaBY for Assemblyman - both OF
whom were Independent nominees.
The antecedents of BUSH were Demo-
cratic and those of HlaBY Republic
can. At this time the indications are
that the county will give handsome
Democratic majority this Fall. The
Democrats are now united and the
course of the Administration has here
as elsewhere sent hundreds into the
ranks of the only party in which the
people have hopes of reform of the
many abuses which now prevail. The
record of the Independent party in
this State is unsatisfactory, and from
that organization little seems to be
expected. These facts give strength
to the opinion expressed by many of
eur we'll informed citizens, that this
county is now Democratic by from 300
to 500 majority.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16
Here and Elsewhere.

1t is not pleasant to read in our ex-
changes that the crops will be light in
this or that locality, but the fact
seems to exist, and serves to illustrate
the falsity Of the reports 80 often cir
culated that it is only in Southern
California, where nothing is raised or
only light crops harvested in seasons
of light rains. The truth is that the
yield of farm products in this valley
will equal those of any other portion
of the State in all kinds of seasons.
The farmers of Los Angeles valley do
not complain this year. Their crops
will equal their expectations. Our
farmers are learning the value Of deep
blowing and early sowing. They who
have learned the lesson and profited
by it have no reason to complain. Ten
acres Of properly cultivated and early
seeded land is worth forty acres that
are scratched over and sowed late.
1uSIc 10 duotAcA pOint w WniCh WC
wish to call the attention of those who
have so much that is bad and so little
that is good to say about Southern
California, which is that there is q
larger area, proportionally considered,
of first-class land which will produce
good crops one year after another, rain
or no rain, and that, too, without irri-
CATION in this valley than can be
found in any other valley in the State.
This is a truth which will be at
tested by those who investigate for
themselves. This valley is not as
large as some others on the Pacific
Slope, and it contains some land
which will not produce good crops in
dry seasons without irrigation; but
there is more of the same quality of
land in other valleys. OF this one
thing all may be assured: when Los
Angeles farmers harvest nothing, the
grain sacks of the San Joaquin and
Sacramento valleys will remain empty
until another season.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16

NUMBER one Of the fourteenth. vol
ume of the San Francisco Daily Stock
Report comes to us with the name of
WILLIAM M. BUNKER as one Of the
proprietors. BUNKER is one Of the
longtime attaches of the Bulletin, and
is a young man of industry and ener-
gy, who believes that what is worth
doing at all is worth doing well. I'm
der his management the Report will
soon become . reliable and influential
Journal The number before US Is a
bright and intelligent issue.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16
Is it a Political Move !?

1t is intimated by number Of lead
ing journals in the East that the
Texas border raids, graphic accounts
Of which we are receiving from day to
day, are the commencement of a
movement intended to facilitate the
chances for GRANTS reelection. 1t
10 the purpose Of the administration,
so say the seers, to provoke war
with Mexico, and in the excitement
consequent on the war, overcome the
objection to the third term and run
his Majesty in as military necessity.
1t seems hardly possible that the great
Republican party will endorse a
scheme SO disreputable, and certainly
the people of the United States will
not be deceived into the continued
support Of man whom they have al
ready virtually repudiated, on q pre-
text 80 fimsy and unreal as this. 1t
is difficult to think that the managers
Of party will force war on their
own people and carry war, with all it's
attendant horrors into a weak and de-
fenceless nation for the sole purpose OF
maintaining itself in power. If the
Mexicans along our border violate the
law and commit outrages on the prop
erty and persons of United States citi-
zens, they should be punished and the
Mexican Government notified of the
transgression. If this is done, the
trouble will cease. Mexico does not
desire war with the United States.
She is conscious Of the inequality Of
the match and nothing short Of down.
right insult or actual invasion will
induce her to enter the arena. We
have no doubt she will do all In her
power to prevent marauding on our
borders and promptly punish the
offenders. She will not go to war
with us If she can help it, and our
people will not countenance q scheme
for forcing a war on a neighboring
nation when that scheme has for its
sole purpose the maintenance In
power Of political party.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16
sar. Francisco Items.

SAN FRANCISCO, May l4th.-The race ap.
pointed for to-day at the Bay District course.
excited much interest, 1t being for large
sum and the contest between the most IA
nous PAGERS of the State. The entries were
Jim Brown, Longfellow, Lady st. Clair, MIN.
rod and Fisherman. Jim Brown, the favor
ite, was considered the best PAGER in the
State. combination of scoundrels bet
against him, and yesterday tried to ruin his
chances of winning by dosing him with q
deleterious drug. In this they were defeated
by the fidelity of the groom, who agreed to
accept the bribe of $50 offered him, naming
this morning as the time for its payment and
for giving the dose, but when the coin was
handed him, he put the scOundrel to flight
with knife, capturing his hat and coat, and
is Ross and he is known as a vagabond sport.
He has not been arrested but doubtless will
be soon.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16

One of the finest improvements in
the city will be the rebuilding of the
Lafayette Hotel. The whole Of the
back of the house ID already being
torn down, and the front will shortly
be built up. The stores will be just
half as large as they are now, and, as
the Important has a very large stock
on hand, they will not have half room
enough for their goods and in order to
prevent them from being damaged by
dirt and dust, they have decided to
sell all their Spring goods at less than
cost, and others, such as cottOns, table,
linen, etc., at exact cost. We advise
all to call at the Important, and con-
vince themselves Of the great bar
gains. Such bargains they can never
get again, and in order. to prevent
great rush, we advise all to. call early
and take advantage of the building Of
the Lafayette Hotel. ale
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16

Buy city lots planted with orange
trees. Mr.. Morgan now offers to the
public at No. 4, Temple Block, Spring
street. about one hundred fine resi-
dence lots, being about ten min
utes walk from the PostOffice, each
lot being planted with orange trees,
Ave years old and in good condition.
These lots are subdivisions of the
'sThomas Tract" lying and fronting
on the South side Of First street, about
one hundred and fifty yards from and
East Of the railroad to Wilmington.
On the West the tract fronts on Hew-
tit street. Prices moderate. Terms
easy. Enquire at the Real Estate Of
flee of G. w. Morgan, No. 4 Temple
Block, Spring street. May 9-lm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16
VIM. Farrell, at No. 10 Court street,

VIM. Farrell, atNo. 10 Court street,
attends to all business in the way Of
plumbing and gas and steam pipe fit-
ting. He guarantees satisfaction in
all cases and charges reasonable prices.
He also refinishes old gas fixtures,
making them as good as new. Also,
agent for the Empire gas-burner
and Economic gas-governor"- both
valuable acquisitions to fixtures of q
house and great savings over the old
style apparatus. Remember the place,
No. 10 Court street. mr10:tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16
Foreign News.

anime the hull of the Schiller for four hours
to-day. They found her broken up-a con-
fused mass cf iron and timber. The lower
deck rests on the rocks Her bottom is torn
of. No specie has been recovered. None of
the cargo Is visible. One of the Schiller's Off
GERS has informed the correspondent of the
Standard that many persons on board the
steamer were drunk when she struck. Sew
eral of the firemen and many of the steerage
passengers lay helpless and were swept away
by the waves.
SANTANDER, May l4th.-The Carlsts are
shelling Guetaria, and have done great dam
age A vigorous fire was returned from the
fort and five men-of-war are now in the harbor.
ROME, May l4th.-The Senate has voted a
national donation to Garibaldi.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16
A Corner I'm Erie.

CHICAGO, May 14th. = The IFfbtne's New
York special says that the Erie Railroad Com
pany will be compelled to default on the June
the sale of coal lands, which have already
been ordered to be rortgaged for one-haif
million.
II also says that the order OF Judge Blatch-
ford, of the United States District Court, for
the sale at auction of the Northern Pacific
Railroad was an order on Jay Cooke and Char
iemagne Towers, the holders ofthe first mort
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16
Yield or the Cemstock Lode.

VIRGINIA CITY, May l4th.-This afternoon a
Frenchman named Behrni Bournier. fell into
the shaft Of the Consolidated Virginia, dis.
tance Of $40. He was crushed into shapeless
mass.
The I,7O0 foot level OF the Gould & Curry has
been drained and work has been resumed to
connect with the Best 4 Belcher. During the
last month 6,7S2 tons OF ore were crushed at
the Consolidated Virginia. They Will average
yield of $l07 per ton. During the last week
Crown Point has crushed $50 tons of ore per
day; Belcher, 500; Consolidated Virginia, 45O;
Ophir leo.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16
Yos Angeles Asralit

If BISMARCK writes all the bellig-
erent notes which bear his name he
must be terrible man. We expect
he Is very much surprised sometimes
to read the letters which the newspa-
pers print with his signature attached.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16

silver and gold plating; electrotyplng; ivory
and metal turning; glass and metal drilling.
Locks, keys, seals and key -ch ecks, stencil and
door-plates made to order; knives and surgi-
cal instruments ground and saws filed and set !;
paras0ls and canes mended; musical instru-
and mounted; model making and repairs on
all fancy work and machinery, from pin to
u locomotive. All kinds OF sewing machines
bought, sold and repaired. Come and see the
new sewing machine engine. Sewing Ma
chine Exchange, 80 Spring st. desc tt
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16

The auction sales of the Santa Ger
trudes lands fixed for the 10th, 2Oth
and 21st Of the month have been un-
avoidably postponed in consequence
Of the illness Of the surveyor and the
managing agent Mr.. Edward McLain.
The postponement contemplates the
sale Of the property on the 26th, 9th
and 2Sth of May. "aprl7:td
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16

Insurance Agency Commercial Of Califor-
ii0rnia. Fire and Marine, assets $4,000; Cali
ISOLATION Of Philadelpnia, incorporated 1870,
assets $600O,O0O. These companies transact
their business at the lowest paying rates,
loI sacn f,sk .he hazard
combination or arbitrary triffs. All losses
promptly adjusted and paid.
B. MCCLELLAN, Agent.
Once of G., N. a p. 8. s. Co.,
fe30 81 Main street, Los Angeles.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16

Moore's Restaurant, on Commercial street,
10 the proper place to 60 fora good meal, with
good cup OF coffee or tea to drink with it,
coast where SO many Of the substa antials and
so many of the luxuries may be had for Is cts.
Don't forget the place-M0ore's Restaurant,
Commercial street. Private eating rooms have
been neatly fitted up for the accommodation
of ladies. st+sT = re. ~ s~.f t5-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16
Special Notices.

Borrowing money upon the instsllment
plan is attended with these advantages: The
loan can be repaid in small monthly amounts
which include the interest and part of the
principal, so that by the expiration of the
term it can be al paid without anv great In
convenience to the borrower. ,rhe,rate OF in
terest ii generally lower. The expenses OF OBJ
taipinR the money are not so great as in ordi.
nary loans, and II it is borrowed upon good
paving property then II often happens that
the rents will meet the monthly instAiAmeots
and in time pay on the debt: .z .ss
For nlrthaf and other particu1aB inquireOf
-Er1a '1Elaa slz VIII. J. BR00KS, : 1.
Agent for Savings and Loan Society,
NAV le-if No. IL Spring Street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16
Sounding the south Channel.

NKw ORLEANS, May l4th.--The revenue cut
ter John A. Dix, with her Captain, ]. f. Bof-
fingOr. Colonel Andrews and others on board,
left New Orleans at noon yesterday and ar
rived at the South Pass at 5 p. NJ. The engi-
proposed Jetties, find eight and half feet Of
water. 1t Is the opinion osthe engineers that
the jetty system will prove a perfect success.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16
Accident mt Hamilton.

HAMILTON, New, May l4th.-James Brown
was instantly killed at Eberhardts mill this
forenoon. He was caught In the betting and
his body forced through space In the floor
not more than six inches In width by two feet
I'm length. He was carried around a large
pulley, and coming up from the opposite side
Waa literally torn to pieces,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16
DistiIiers I'm Trouble.

WASHINGTON, May l3th.--The investigation
OF dlstillery matters continues and new frauds
are coming to light. New seizures have been
nude at Chicago and ST. Louis. The best le-
gal talent Will be employed by the Govern
ment To convict the guilty parties.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16

Ladies', -buttonA kid gloves at 81
per pair; one-button bid at S7a cts. per
pair. Extra heavy brown and bleach
cd sheeting at l23 cts. per yard; good
brown and bleached sheeting 10 yards
for 81, at the Bazaar, corner Of Main
and kequena streets. RS a9H mElm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16

25 pieces summer poplins, reduced
to Is cts. per yard; 90 pieces grass
cloth, reduced to is cts. per yard;
Lawns Picques NansoOk Grenadines
and other dress goods in great variety
at the lowest prices at the Bazaar, cor
ner of Main and Requena streets, opp.
u. s. Hotel. 'sfb m1:1m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16

Clock repairing speciality. Mr.. A.
w. Pratt, practical clock maker from
the Ansonic Clock Manufacturing Coz
and late. adjuster- for the National
Clock Co. of San Francisco, has taken
the new show window at SO Spring st.,
where he will repair clocks in . hrst-
class manner. Satisfaction guaran-
toad m12tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16

l25 gents cheviot suits, In frocks
and sacks, at $14, worth $40; 500 pairs
heavy cashmere pants at "a per pair,
worth So, at the Bazaar, corner Main
and Requena streets, opposite the U.
s. Hotel. ss@a.aa ml:lm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16
Suicide.

JACKSONVILLE, Oregon, May lth.-To- day
the body of Mrs. Rush, the widow of Fred'k
Rush, who committed suicide short time
about fourteen years, was discovered in the
reservoir at Applegate Creek. 1t is supposed
that she deliberately committed suicide.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16

If you want good suit of clothes
for little money, go to the Bazaar,
corner of Main and Requena streets,
and get one Of those $12 suits, worth
SIT. m1:1m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16

. 900 gents' cloth Summer hats, at so
cts. apiece; extra heavy gents satinet
pants from 81 SO up to So, at Isaac
Norton & Co.'s, corner Main and Re-
quena street, opposite the U. S. Hotel.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16

gage bonds on the lands, grants and other
property In the several States and Territories
In which they were located. The sale will be
held on the first Monday In August, at the
Custom House In New York.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16
shower Up North.

san FRANCISCO, May l4th. -Advices from
Shasta, Siskiyou, Butte and Napa counties,
received last night, report rain In the
North. 1t was quite heavy and has done
much good to the crops. We had light rain
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16
Fixing Iunmlgrauts.

MARYsvILLE, May l4th.-The citizens have
In contemplation the organization of q Blu
reau of Information for immigrants.
j. Lecompte is viewing Feather river to re-
port upon the needed Improvements Of navi-
CATION.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16

AIThe principal organs of sense are con-
sentrated to the face. II is therefore worthy
Of beiug crowned by all Gentlemen, with one
ofthe superior hats which can be had at Des-
mond's, Main Street. q mar4.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16

For Ladies and Families, the St. Charles
Restaurant is the incest place in the city.
mar3-tf = r. -.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16
The Goth of May
ONE HU Nd Ed ACRES

0fthe VERY BEST of corn land for sale to
tho highest bidder. The sale to take place on
the land, which is located % miles Northeast
of Compton Station. will give O warrantee
decd to the land. have first water right to
the San Gabriel river, and there is no question
about getting artesian wafer at depth of 100
or Ito feet. over $1,000 worth ofimprovements of
six acres OF alfalfa.
N. B.-If you wish good land and good stock
come to the sale. The land is under good
cultivation, and one-fourtb of the crop VIII
come to the purchaser.
immediate possession will be given u one
OF the houses on the place. The sale will
commence at half-past one O'Clock on the
18th of May, 1876
myll I'd W. II. MALCOLM,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16
FAMILY FRuITsDRYER.
Fruit-Growers, Attention!

N I
N more loss of fruit or vegetables by decay
or selling below their value. You can dry
your own fruit and { all the profits
The STAR FAMILY FRUIT DRYER
Is within the reach of all, and we will guar
antee 1t to do its work as we'll as the Alden or
any other process. We are now ready to fur
nish this machine of any size to suit families,
with full instructions for operating.
County Rights for sale and
AGENTS WANTED
In every county. Samples of fruit and vege-
tables dried on the Star Dryer can be seen at
Workman Bros, Main street, and Harper d
Dalton's, Downey Block, and q Model Dryer
can be seen at the residence of e. II. Work.
man, in this city.
For prices and other particulars, apply to
the above-pamed firms.
Los Angeles, April i, 1875.
apltf A. Il. MERRILL.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16
WORTH KNOWING.

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR A MAN WHO
Il wishes to purchase land and stock to know
where he can get that which is good, inde-
pendent Of designing men and land-sharks.
Twill offer on Ass l.s
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR COUNTY RECORDER.

Desires q second term only. myl
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DOY wANTED-BY A COMMISSION HOUSE; A BOY
I'D between and l6 years of age one who is willing,
anxious TO work a good writer aud of respectable
parcntage Address in Dan1wriing, to BOY,
Herald Office.
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A NGELLs ROMAN BATHS, 81 LEXINGTON AvENUE.
"A want agreeable, Intelligent, indusirons, stret,y
temperate American and women under 25 Tor bal hs
and office employment agreeable, healthy and in the
direct line OF medical instruction.
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yIrANTED-A SITUATION AS OoACHMAN AND
w groom by man Of long experience, thoroughly
understands his business: first class reference as
steady, sober, reliable man. Address b. E., box 225
Herald Office
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A SsISTANT PORTER WANTED-TN A FANCY
n silk goods houge about % years old and with
experience Address e. B.. box 1867 fos Office giving
age reference, &c
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THE HATCH LITHoGRAPHIC COMPANY REQUIRE
i the services Of experienced canvasser; ibc raj
arrangements will be made with a competent man. Ad
dress boz L II0 Post Office New YORK
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7 ABoRERs AND MECHANICS wANrED.-INQUIaE
IL at 1887 Broadway, corner OF 37th St
a. 4. BALDWIN BRO. lumber yard.
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CITUATIoN wANTRD-BY A PRACTICAL BNGT
- neer; competent to DO All sorts Of repairing AND
MAKE himself generally uSefdL Address ENdINEER
box lfa Herald Office
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VWANTRD-BY A RESPECTABLE CoLoRED MAN,
w a situation coachman with q private family; ;
bring best reference. Apply j. W., 2,072 ID av,
between l0jth and l07th SITS
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SUITABLE GENTLEMAN, wHo CAN BE RE-
"A led upon as a comgetent salesman, can have
otheT need apply. Ca, after ten o'clock, Managers
office, room 10 HESS Il MoDAVITT, 744 Broadway
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OFFICE BOY wANTED.-MU,T BE NEAT, WELL
W recommended and live with parents; salary 81 20
per week. Address box 1924 Post Office,
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A 8 CoACHMAN-BY A TRUSTWORTHY HONEST
"a single man who thoroughly understands has bust
ness Is sober steady and careful driver city
try willing and obiging; good references Address r.
B., box l26 Herald office.
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A COACHMAN'S SITUATION WANTED-BY A
n young man; thoroughly understands HIS business
AZ years first class city reference from his last
ployer. Address J. D. box l4o Herald Uptown Branch