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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-12-08

The TEXAs INuNDAroN-An official
report, prepared by the Galveston Chamber
of Commerce, more fully describes the dew
astation by the late great flood and storm
in Texas The loss of life from the inunda-
tons and gales was three hundred and
twenty-one. The largest number was at
lndanola, where two hundred persons lost
their lives. Property to the amount of 49,
100000 was destroyed. lndianola was the
chief sufferer. This unfortunate town.
which formerly had population of one
thousand five hundred is now reduced TO six
hundred inhabitants. 1t is proposed to re-
build the place, as the situation is considered
good one except in case Of storms of unus-
ual severity. The disturbance was the
most violent known on the Texan coast for
half a century. There is reason to suppose
that the foundations, extending as they did
over considerable land levels, will make the
country unhealthy for a long time to come,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-12-08

ANOTHER ARREsr.-Many of our readers
will remember the Hon. d. w. Mum, Of H.
linois, who made so many funny speeches
here during the last presidential campaign.
Well he was arrested at G. go, Wednes-
day last, on charge of cc ting frauds on
the revenue, he having been supervisor of
internal revenue for the southern district of
Illinois. The man whom he worked so hard
to help elect says, Let no guilty man es.
cape"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-12-08

a Coop UsE on PGoPERIY,-Among the
positive virtues of the late VIM. Is. Astor,
was the method he adopted in managing his
vast estate. BY encouraging the spirit Of
speculation, by using his money to form op-
pressiye combinations and monopolies, he
might have done infinite mischief Instead
Of doing this, he applied always to the con-
duet of his affairs the principles of legiti-
mate business. While caring forhis estates
and adding to them, he has not interfered
in any way with the advancement of the
community or of its individual members.
His own prosperity has been coineident with
the prosperity of the large number of per-
sons who have been more or less closely af-
fected by his business and its management,
The system which he adopted through life
furnishes a lesson for all who have the con-
troll Of large or small salaries.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-12-08

Gen. Babcock has fallen back upon his mill
taryposition as a colonelof engineers, and de-
mands court of inquiry" lie makes this
demand in letter addressed tC the President.
In this letter he says that he was unable to
appear before the jury at St. Louis, which is
trying the whiskey conspirators, to testify in
his own behalf lie asks for court mar
tial, and that he be tried upon the charges.
We do not know whether this is the best
plan or not for deciding the issue. 1t would
be better il an indictment could be found
against General Babcock, and he could be
tried by a jury and by the civil tribunals.
But he has not been indicted, and IL is GER
tainly due to him that some explanation
should be made--not only due to him, but 10
the President of the United States. The
questions involved in the guilt or innocence
Of General Babcock are OF the graycst char
acter. They affect the integrity of the SUI
preme Office Of the land. If it can be shown
that he has been cognzant of any attempt
on the part Of these conspirators TO defraud
the revenue, it would be a scandal upon the
American name, upon Republican institu-
tions and the fame of our President, that
would be felt throughout the world The
President has acceded to General rabcock's
request, aud has appointed as members Of
the court Of inquiry, Generals Sheridan,
Hancock and Ferry, and the court is ordered
tn meet in Chicapo December 9th The
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-12-08

MICHAEL c. kkitR NOMINATED FOR SPEAKER
mis- RECORD, POLITICAL PRINCIPLES AND PER-
SONAL CHARACTER.
The balloting for Speaker is over, and Michael
{. Kerr is nominated Three ballots were re-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-12-08

Pho TEM-The President pro tempore Of
the United States Senate, and, by courtesy
Vice President Of the United States, is
Thomas W. Ferry, Of Grand Haven, Michi-
gan gentleman in his fftieth year, self
educated, engaged all his life in business,
and but ten years in the public affairs of the
nation. lleis a thorough-going Republican,
clear-headcd, and fluent in debate. lie was
chosen President pro tempore of the Senate
by a combination Of Western and Southern
Senators, over Mr.. Anthony, by one vote.
His recent population Of extreme initiation
opinions, of which he was suspected viii
be received with favor by all friends of a
sound currencyi for it is not to be forgotten
that in the event of the death, resignation
or inability of the President to act, the
President Of the Senate succeeds to the du-
ties and responsibilities Of the office.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14
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The Guibord Affair.


The conclusion of the Bishop of To-
ranto to end further difficulty about
the GUIBoRD affair by cursing the
ground in which he is to be buried, is
rather wise than otherwise. 1t satis-
sfies the zealous living and in no way
affects the remains or the soul of the
bones of. contention. GUIBoRD was a
member of the Roman Catholic
Church, but in his lifetime was also a
member of some institute on the
shelves of which were books that had
fallen under the ban of the Catholic
clergy. He owned lot in the conse-
Grated ground of catholic cemetery.
He died, as all Christians and sinners
must, and his body was refused burial
in the soil made holy by the blessing
of the church. This happened six
years ago. The body was buried else
where, and remained as quiet rs the
circumstances would permit until a
few months ago, when the friends OF
sthe deceased determined to take up
the remains and bury them in the
family lot,in the cemetery. This was
refused for the same reasons that pre-
vented the burial there at the time of
death. The Bishop has prevented
much discussion, and possibly blood
shed by yielding consent to the burial
and cursing the ground. This is right
enough and proper enough so far as
quieting the discussion is concerned,
bat there are other points that might
be considered. GUIBORD owned the
plot in which he was denied burial. 1t
is fair to presume that its value was
enhanced by the act. of conservation.
Is the church justifiable in depreciat-
ling o thing below the value she fixed
upon it? If consecrated ground has
money value over unblessed soil, are
not the bones of GUIBORD entitled to
the full enjoyment of their owners in
vestment? There Is aaother point that
may attract the curious. The remains of
Mrs. GUIBoRD rest in the lot purchased
by her husband. She lived and died q
devout Roman Catholic. 1t cannot be
that the Bishop will curse the ground
in which the dust Of the good lady
rests. 1t is remarkable that in this
age. of liberality and enlightenment
an incident like this GUIBORD affair
could transpire.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14
Change Of Text Books.

Runner says the newly elected Su-
perintendent of Public Instruction is
counted as favoring the introduction
of BANCRoFT's> Pacific Coast series of
school Books, and we understand the
school book ring are confident that
the State, Board will, at its meeting
which takes place on the Sd of Decem-
Der, pass a resolution changing the
text books of the public schools. On
this subject the following, from the
.Schoolnadster, is of interest:
AS the Legislature. will conyene on
the 9th of December, the Board of Ed
ucation would show becoming respect
for public opinion by deferring action
until the Legislature had time to con-
slider the propriety, of changing the
law in reference to the manner of se-
lecting text books. If action is post
poned until the adjournment of the
Legislature there will be some new
members who may change the entire
action of the Board. Gov. Irwin will
take the place of Gov. Pacheco; Supt.
Carr that of Supt. Bolander; Rous-
seau, that of Kennedy; Bolander, that
OF Denman; Dunbar, that of Craw-
ford; and =, that of Kelly. As the
retiring mepbeTs Pachec9, Denman,
Kennedy, Crawford and Kelly were
active supporters of the proposed
changes, there will probably be vio-
lent. opposition to any postponement;
though nothing would so effectually
relieve these members of the charges
brought against them as willingness
to transfer the responsibilitylof gnaak-
ing chsiges to PERSONS elected by the
people since the public discussion of
the questions ins0lvedn \ : 1ll5 81
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14

were cast against the proposition.
Probably 1000 Of the Catholic voters
of the State refused to cast. their votes
against the present school system of
the country and they were wise in dos
ing as they did. They comprehend
that it is to the public schools that the
children of many Catholic families
are indebted for their education. They
also remember that though the paro-
chial schools of their church afford free
educational facilities in the lower
branches the higher studies can only
be obtained at the expense of tuition
fees, while under the free school sys-
tenn of the nation the opportunities
for free education extend from the pri-
mary grade upward through the high
school to the college door. But adj
mitting this and conceding that the
degree ofintelligence. istooN high in
the, United States to permit the slight
est tampering with the public school
system, we all know that the question
will be dragged into politics. There
is no proposition SO impractical but
will find enthusiastic even fanatic
supporters and therefore this ghost
should be exercised at once and for-
ever. The people are afraid of it and
will trust no candidate who does not
stand square on platform contain
ing plank similar to that in the
platform of the Democracy of the
State of California which is as follows:
-The school system and fund of this
State are, under the guarantee of the
Constitution, inviolable, and We are
opposed to any diversion of the fund
to any purposes except those ordained
by the Constitution"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Edward Barron has resigned the
Presidency of the Consolidated Vir-
ginia mine, and r. H. Falls has been
elected in his stead to fill the vacancy.
A San Francisco dispatch dated yes
terday says the rain has had some eff
feet on stocks as well as on the race.
OnlyIa small crowd was present at the
informal session, and only light bus
mess done.
The abandonment at sea of the Mic
araguan ship Diguero, 500 miles from
Callao, is reported. The captain and
crew arrived at CallaO prior to the
oath ult. The Liguero was bound from
BuZzaFd inlet to CallaO with q, cargo
oflumber. ~ As|N y
Sheriff Stone, of Ventura county,
reached San Francisco yesterday eve
ming with Manuel VaIlega, sentenced
to the State prison for seven years for
manslaughter. Is oseIs4 .E i.
+. IA San Francisco dispatch says yes
terday afternoon Captain Nelson, of
the schooner Bay City, picked up, off
Red Rock, the body of q man appa-
rently fifty years of age. y 5sa.a.
w. Mills, District Attorney of Con-
ira Costa county, has presented to the
Supreme Court the application of the
people exrel. Attorney General VS.. s.
III. Grinnel, Judge of the Fifteenth
District Court, for peremptory writ
of mandate and review in the case of
Mrs. Gersbach, charged with murder.
Her paramour killed her husband at
or near Matinee, and was convicted
therefor; but she has been tried sew
eral times and on each occasion. the
jury failed to agree. The Jurors of the
county have been about exhausted,
and the prosecution made o motion
for trial of the case in some other
county, but Judge Grinnel refused the
application on the ground that the
motion should be made by the de-
fence. The defence did not care to
make it, hence the District Attorney
brought the case before the Supreme
Court, which took the matter under
advisement.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14
is' The School Fund Question.

1t is undoubtedly mistake that all
adherents of the Roman Catholic faith
are supporters of the proposition to
destroy the public school system by
dividing the school funds among Sec
tartan denominations. This is PROV
EN- by the result of the recent election
in New Jersey. q One OF the proposed
constitutional amendments prohibits
the appropriation of any public mon
ey to sectarian purposes and any in
reference with or division of the
school fund. There are between 20,-
600 and 5000 Roman Catholic voters
in New Jersey and though strenuous
efforts were made by Jealous Catho-
lies to defeat this.cIause it was found
that only 1900 Roman Catholic votes
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14
EASTERN NEWS.
The U.tted state, and Italy,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-Baron
Blanc, the newly appointed Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister PlenipO-
tentiary of Itary, was to-day present.
ed to the President by the Secretary
of State, on which occasion he made
the following remarks:
Mr.. President: / have the honor to
deliver TO your Excellency the letters
whereby His Majesty, the King, my
august sovereign, has deigned to ac-
credit me to you in the capacity of
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipotentiary. The duty of represen-
ting my august sovereign In this
great Republic is the high mission to
which shall devote my most earnest
efforts. tits very pleasing to me to
inaugurate this mission by bringing
to your EXcellency testimony of His
Majesty's sentiments of friendship,
and if / entertain the hope that my eff
forts to accomplish it worthily will
not be unsuccessful, this confidence is
based upon the friendly disposition of
which your Excellency and the gov
ernment over which you preside have
given repeated evidence to my coun-
Try, anu upon IioSe HaIioHai oyHupa-
thies which exist between the United
States and Italy. take the liberty
of invoking your Excellency's good
will as regards the fulfillment of my
duties near you. 1t shall be my chief
object to merit, and my desire to OBJ
tain it,, To which the President re-
piled: "Baron: / receive you with cor
diality as Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary of His Ma
jesty the King of Italy. Your honor
able antecedents are not unknown to
us. They cannot fail to inspire conf
dence in representing that favorable
disposition of your sovereign toward
this country, of which We are we'll
aware. thrust that during your mis-
sion there will be nothing wanting on
my part to show that that disposition
is heartily reciprocated.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14

Aramble through the orange groves
of this city and vicinity and informa-
tion received from different sections
of the valley indicate that the orange
crop this year be,light. The grove
owners tell us they will not gather to
exceed half a crop. The product will
however exceed half that Of last year
on account Of the increase IN the num-
ber of trees that have reached bearing
age. The quality of Los Angeles Or
anges will be superior this season as
on account of the small number on the
trees they will be much larger thap
usual.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14
A New Industry in Los Angeles City.

Strolling about the city yesterday,
we happened in at Stoll d Co.'S. There
we found the Soda Works, and the
large establishment where is manufac-
tured Champagne cider. We thought
that this cider was q kind of cheap
John. Yes, we had our suspicious.
The boss quietly took us round his
house; and, step by step, showed us
how Champagne cider. is made, and
uncorked us two bottles of six months
corking. Well, if the shingles had
not been clenched down strongly we
should have had rent in the roof
when he cut the wires. Quick as pos
sible the foaming fluid danced into the
goblets, and il was as much as we
could do to gobble it down before it
rolled over and down the sides OF our
all-gulping lips. Got sick wife? Any
of the children feverish? Take soda
bottle and quart bottle of this cider.
But you have o nice little dinner par
ty, and you want your fine roast tur-
key Served hot,) to go with gentle
beverage. Surely you tell the waiter
to go down to the ice-box and bring
-. All right. He brings one or a
dozen, as needs be, and plants them
along the finely set table. A wave of
the hand and the maestro sends his
servants to- the business of uncorking.
Straightway the guest-glasses are fill
ed and then come songs and glee.
But is is not fact worthy of earn
est consideration, that the peeled dried
apples that are wrought into this
champagne are imported from the
State of Oregon, at. the cost of ten
cents per pound? Is it not strange
that our people do no direct their at
tention to the cultivation of this fruit
more than they do? / was astonished
yesterday when my attention was
called by one of our grocers, Mr.. Site
bel, on Main street, to case of i'm
ported vinegar, from Liverpool
house. The article looked to me SO
like crystal water bottled that / had
to bite my lips. The fellow caught
my-but before i could say--the corl,
was out and-'now try it?" Never
such vinegar! Why in the can't
some. one establish a Vinegar H,n,9
We cannot suggest everything at once,
and if you will pardon this sketch
your humble servant will try and sug-
gest some other articles, possibly more
valuable than this. -}
@ VIM. MCPHERSON.
NeTE.-Mr. M. Keller, on Alameda
street, keeps just this kind of vinegar,
made from pure wines. .r4 .4as..
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14
SUNDAYr.s....-,....NOv n, 1875
4 Il : = ~ = - - :
NEWS OF THE MORNING.

The rain In San Francisco yesterday caused
an indefinite postponementofth of the great $50 900
race.
Ties and other material sufficient to COM
plete the Los Angeles Railroad to the depot
has arrived. -. - -. .
Edward Barron has resigned the Presidency
of the Consolidated Virginia Mine and r, H
Follis has been elected to the place
During last night a heavy rain prevailed
East Of Cheyenne, and both the Atlantic and
Pacific and Western Union lines were inop-
erative. Our Eastern dispatches are therefore
meaSer.
The new water works of San Diego are In
operation. ) 6. ~ . 81
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14

There are many inquiries as to the
delay in opening Los Angeles street.
The City Fathers are blamed perhaps
unnecessarily, but we can not con-
denim the public wish to get rid of the
unsightly adobes of Chinatown. We
wish to see, in a very few months,
Los. Angeles street opered out to its
full width. Then we will have anOth-
er great thoroughfare, and we will
have got rid of a squalid and noto-
rious portion of the town, Negro alley
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14

The name of Major HORACE BELL
is mentioned IN conhectionewitb the
candidacy for Councilman from the
Third Ward. 1t will be to the inter-
est of the citizens of this city to select
for Councilmen men of intelligence,
who, understand the wants.o the. city
and know how to meet them. We
believe Major BELL is one of those
men, .andwe trust he will consent to
have. his name used for the purpose
named.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14
The stream of Winter immigration

The stream, of Winter immigration
has fairly commenced. Every steam
er brings about one hundred and fifty
passengers and every stage is loaded
with visitors to this city. Notwith-
standing the hard times East, the peo-
pie who visit Los Angeles have mon
ey for investment as we'll as current
expenses. Many of them buy lots and
farms while others loan out their sur
plus funds at a large interest. Busi-
ness in this city demandsa large sur
plus of cash and the best sign of pros
perity is that high rate of interest is
paid, and paid willingly.
Mr.. Davidson and wife, passengers
on the i'll fated steamer Pacific, were
formerly residents of Wilmington in
this county, Mr. Davidson having
superintendency of the dredging on
San Pedro bar.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14
A&as Anselcs Aemld.

THE DAILY and WEEKLY HER
AID has more than double the cir
culation of any other paper published
in Southern California. Business men
]. recognise it accordingly as the best
advertising medium. South Of San
Francisco. 4
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14

THF Virginia City Mronictes comes
to US again as large as life. 'McCAR-
THY is. irrepressible and cannot be
burned out. The Chronicle will soon
free itself Of smoke and ashes and
greet Its patrons rs racy and FREQUENT
as before the fire.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14

The communist organ across the
way has subsided. We thought it had
floated into deep water. All there is
in bottle of soda is pop and fizz.
After that the thing isdead. Sc
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14

The Los Angeles HERALD is one of
our best exchanges. It's editorials
are all good, We would say of them
what Daniel Webster said when ask
ed, which one of Shakespeare's plays
he liked the best; "the last one /
read.n-Sdn Bernardino Argus.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14

A work on coed manners says be-
ginhingsto talk before others have fin
ished speaking is impoiite. Wesug-
gest that copy of this book be pre-
sented to each member of our City
COnnoil 80 5H5I 81 ait
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14

The editor of the San Bernardino
Times who is constant reader of the
Los Angeles Ea9rcSs has written an
article on despicable wretches who
can not or will not tell the truth toi!ll
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14

The telegraph announces rain in
San Francisco and other points up the
coast yesterday. 1t was travelling
South East and will reach here this af-
ternoon or tonight.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14
Maguire's New Theatre,
#. SAN FRANCISCO. ..#Jt#
TeStiln

To the Skill of Prof. j. N. Cunningham, NJ. ID.
'#tIsf Care Of COmsnmn nti0n. e. e
hereby certify that DR.. j. N. Cunningham,
of this city, has cured me of a dangerous dis
ease of the heart. was so bad by times that
my family and friends thought could not
live. / had received treatment from other
skillful hysicians, but without much benefit
place the above before the public, that 9TH
ers may receive help, knowing full well that
the Doctor has saved my life. To find me
call at San Pedro and Los Angeles Depot.
sstge.,r. .=.,#-s : j, +. WILSON.
Los Angeles, Cal, Nov 18th, 1875 13tlm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14

An old minister gives it as his opin-
ion that BEECHER is cornered at last
the preachers have got after him.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14
Another Testimonial.
Esurn Ar UBn law

Another T0StlmOnlal.
Care Of Palsy
/ hereby certify that have been cured of
Palsy OF my face, Mouth and Eye by Prof. J.
N. Cunningham, M. ID. My eye and mouth
were fearfully distorted and out OF all shape.
had constant and severe pain i'm my head,
for which / could get no help, though re-
ceived treatment from some of the best ply
sicians OF this city. was then advised to go
10 the Hot Springs. went, but got no better
I am now well, and do hereby recommend
the Doctor to the afiiicted. Any one wishing
to talk with me can find me by making in
quiry at Los Angeles and san Pedro Depot.
NICHOLAS PETERSON,
4. Los Angeles, Cal. Nov. 18th, 1875. el3tlm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14

ESPECIAL .vI1iEAHERALD.l -
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14
Latest kilograms.

BY ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC LINE
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-11-14

CALIENTE, Nov. 13.-The following
passengers for Los Angeles left on
the Telegraph Stage Line to-day:
Judge Tracy, Kinsbury, w Simons,
Mr. Susskind, w G White, A M Brown
and Mr. Ross. Hob H.=IH GUU