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Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18
A Glance at the Situation.

The San Francisco Call makes "a
very correct suggestion when it re-
marks that there will be a strong de-
mand from New York or New Eng
land for the Presidency. 1t is true
that 'the four more prominent candi-
dates now in the Republican field are
Messrs. BLAINE, MORTON, CoNKLING,
and BRIsTow. Vice-President's WILL
SONS death left the smart ex-Speaker
JAMES @. BLAINE as the only very
prominent Representative Of New
England in the race for the Republi-
can nomination. And as New Eng
land has one-tenth of the population
and more than one-tenth of the wealth
of the whole country, aud has had no
President since the time of PIERCE,
the local pride of that influential Sec
ton now comes to back the ambition
of this Maine candidate. And though
Connecticut advances the name of
JEwELL,and together with Massachu-
setts talks daily more strongly for
BRIsTow, yet there is little room for
doubt that the delegates from the
New England States will give large
majority of their votes for BLAINE in
the Cincinnati Convention" This
is the Republican situation. The cur
rent of popular sentiment in the DEM
ocratic party is plainly tending daily
more strongly towards TILDEN. There
is somewhat of feeling manifested in
favor of Mr.. THURMAN of Ohio, but
we think that will merge into COM
promise between the East and the
West; the latter taking the Vice-Pres-
idency. The Pacific slope has large
amount of material to select from, and
such a choice can with a good degree
propriety be expected to receive cor
dial recognition and support from the
party.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18
An Insidious Enemy.

If the HERALD had INDUCED in one
tenth of the unfriendly criticisms on
the Santa Monica railroad and filled
one tenth of the space with exulta-
tions our blackmailing and malicious
suits brought against that corporation
that have appeared in the columns of
the Express within the past few weeks
relative to the Southern Pacific Rail-
road, that paper would have denounc-
ed us as an enemy to the best inter-
ests of the Southern California and
the wearer of "STANFoRD's collar"
1t is however gratifying to know that
the people of Los Angeles who have
seen this community spring from an
apathy that it seemed impossible to
shake off, into active life; who have
found themselves lifted from compar-
ative poverty to degree of wealth
they hardly hoped to attain; who see
their town rapidly attaining the d.
mensions of city second only to San
Francisco in commercial importance,
through the direct influence of the
Southern Pacific Railroad; do not
share the feelings manifested by our
evening contemporary nor endorse its
animadversions on that corporation.
They fully understand that it
is to the railroad system
now being so rapidly developed by
the Southern Pacific Railway Compa-
ny that we are indebted for what we
are. Climate, soil and geographical
position have done much for Los An
geles valley, but the railroad has
brought these advantages into promi.
nent notice and advertised their mer-
its. The railroad has more than
doubled the taxable property of the
city and county. The railroad is
pouring and will continue to pour into
this valley the wealth and population
so much needed to convert our natur-
di lltO COin-
modities. The railroad has placed US
score of years in advance of the posi-
ton we should have occupied without
it. These are facts willingly admit
ted by all intelligent tunprejudiced citi-
zens and we repeat them in refutation
of the sneers and inunendoes of
journal that permits its prejudice to
force it into the position of an enemy
to an enterprise that will make us
great and wealthy despite ours elves.
The recital of these truths will procure
for us from the Express a repetition
of the oft repeated charge of being
corporation organ, but we care not for
this so long as we utter facts which
all know to be facts and do not hesi.
tate to endorse as such.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18
The Fourth in San Francisco.

San Francisco is making elaborate
preparations for the celebration of the
Centennial Fourth of July. One fea-
ture that is mentioned In the address
of General CoEY will be a novelty to
everybody, for there are not probably
two dozen people here who have seen
shot fired from heavy ordnance: 1t is
the announcement that shotted sa-
lutte will be fired from the fifteen inch
guns on the earthworks back of Fort
Point, the objective point being the
face of the face of the cliff opposite
the Fort; the guns at Black Point and
Alcatraz will also send their sshot at
the same point-a cannonade such as
could ordioarily be seen only in actu-
al war. To this will be added the
practice of Major HAsBRoUCK's Bat
terry from the plateau of the Presidio,
the guns being trained on the same
object, or directed at buoy in the
water; the Gatling Guns will accom-
pany the field pieces in firing at OBJ.
jects 1,5OO yards distant. The people
will be drawn to the hills surrounding
the Presidio by the parade the State
troops for review and sham battle at
the Presidio, and the roasting of
beeves to feed the multitude. A grand
parade of socities and military on the
Fourth, with ingenus features to be
contrived by the Grand Marshal; re-.
gatta in the afternoon; ball in the eve-
ming; toIchlight procession the night
before; concerts, orations, sermons,
Misunderstanding to make
the ordinary celebration swell into a
four days glorification and give a
chance for the escape of the patriotic
feeling which will at that time be at
fever heat. Success to the Centennial
Celebration on the Pacific coast, says
the Attd. So say we all; and if any of
our citizens wish to be especially en-
thused on this "great and glorious oc-
casion" let them go to San Francisco
and be filled with patriotism.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18
A New State Proposed.

There are in the District of Column
bia about one hundred and fifty thou
sand people, and among them enough
negroes to control an election. In
view of this fact Senator MORTON pro-
poses the passage of an enabling act
to allow the admission of the District
as State, for no other purpose than
to secure two more Republican Sena-
tors-and possibly negroes at that.
There is mean spirit of demagogue-
ism and selfishness in this movement,
quite characteristic of its author. His
ability cannot be questioned, but the
measure is too transparent not to be
appreciated by all who read, and evil
IDENTIFY shows the partisan object of
the Republican majority in the Sem
ate. The same effort has been repeat
edly made in Colorado under the aus
pices of the Republican party during
the last ten years, and in every in
stance failed until the passage of the
enabling act by Congress. The Re-
publicans have lost their control in
the House of Representatives and
now seek to engineer a movement
through which will give them check
mating power in the Senate. This is
the enly motive for the endeavor, and
there seems to be grave doubt as to
the constitutionality of such proce.
dure. This is similar movement to
that of the admission of Nevada. For
the same purpose the end was accom-
plished, and for years, with small
and toiling population, she struggled
under debt that was oppressive. 1t
is true that to-day she is free from all
membranes, and in every respect
prosperous, but this result has been
the consequence of the Providential
developments of her then latentwealth.
Her present position is not the result
OF the action Of the Radical party. The
opening up of the bonanza has en-
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18
Odd Fellows.

The reports submitted to the Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows just adjourned
in San Francisco, show that there are
at present 229 Lodges in California,
with total membership of 1882.
Thirteen new Lodges were chartered,
and 1878 iditiates were added tn the
Order during the last year. The num-
ber of weeks sickness among the fra
ternity for which benefits were paid
during the year was ll,094; the num-
ber of brothers to whom benefits were
paid was 2,035, and the total sum paid
in benefits was S9S,620. There was
paid for the relief of families of de-
ceased brothers the sum of Sl7, ,3O6; for
the burial of the dead, Sl7,6O5; for the
education of orphansf 81, ,05S; for chari-
ty, Sl2,2S5. Total amount paid for the
beneficial and benevolent purposes of
the Order during the last year, Sl46,-
S75. The total amount of the assets of
all the Lodges of California is 81, 220,-
3O2. The average expense per mem
Der during the year past was Sl4 SO,
and the average receipts per member
during the same period, $2l 6S. This
is very healthy showing.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18
The Called Jade Winces.

The amount of cheek, to use vul-
gar term, that the Republican party
exhibits passes all understanding.
A day or two ago the Union League
club of New York met at their palatial
abode, and passed series of resolu-
tions deprcating the existence of fraud
in official circles, and bemoaned the
sad and corrupt condition of the times.
This is good, but in the name of all
the Saints we ask what party has
brought about this state of things.
Which party is responsible for the
evils of the hour, and which par
has been smothering exposure, aud
now hypocrltically assumes show of
virtuous Indignation? 1t is not the
Democracy that these things can be
charged to. They having Provident-
tally been blessed with an opportunity
10 unearth the mass of existing cor
ruption have placed the Radical
party exactly where it belongs, and it
proposes IN legitimate manner to be
thorough in its work. Every Repub-
lican organization in the country is
bowling about corruption, and winc-
ing under the exposures of their own
disgracefnl conduct-and it will dis
cover that all of the hypocritical reso-
lutions it may adopt will not deceive
nor capture the popular vote this
Fall.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18

The Alta makes an allusion to a
bluuder of the New York Herald that
has passed other editorial correction.
And thus it speaks: "An editorial in
Che New York Herald greatly eulogiz-
ing Charles Francis Adams, and say
ing that apart from his lineage, apart
from historical associations, apart
from everything not connected with
the question of personal fitnesss, he is
incomparably the best man who could
be chosen President Which propo-
sition it is not proposed to discuss
here. But the Herald makes a state
ment in regard to John Adams which
we most alphabetically deuy. 1t says
that adams had done more than any
other man to rouse the colonists to re-
sistance when the troubles with the
mother country broke out On the
contrary, sold Sam Adams was the
man. He it was, who had for q quar-
ter of century, devoted his energies
to this very work, had written more
letters, essays, and discussions gener-
ally in favor of independence, before
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18

John Adams had raised his voice or
swung his pen on the subject, than
any other man on the continent, ten
fold over. Some thirteen years the
senior of John Adams, he was quar-
ter of a century ahead of him in such
advocacy, and had filled the Colonies
with his thoughts and aspirations, ere
John Adams had commenced his op-
position 10 British rule. And the
British authorities thus viewed him
and his influence when he alone, with
John Hancock, was exempted from
clemency in their proclamation. 1t
was Sam, not John.n
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18

A DISPATCH to the HERALD from
San Francisco under date of April
Goth stated that the body of R.AUGUs-
TUs REDMAN, ian attorney of Oak
land and well known Democratic pol
itician," had been found in the water
in East Oakland. 1t went on to say
that it was supposed the deceased had
met his death by falling into the bay
while in state of intoxication. Now
subsequent events prove that the dis
patch was false in toto. Mr.. RED
MANS body was not found in the bay;
he is not dead; he does not drink, and
he is alive and well and the same good
fellow that he always was.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18

The San Diego World requests the
HERALD not to fire in the dark at the
Democratic troubles of that county.
We are not firing in the dark. We
understand the question as we'll as the
World. We believe the convention
called by majority of the County
Committee was legitimate. We are
in favor of the reelection of WIGGIN-
TON. So are the delegates nominated
by that convention. The Worlds
candidates are opposed to WIGGIN-
TON. That is all there Is about it.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18

The sufferings of the emigrants for
the Black Hills are said to be equal to
those OF the early pioneers who
crossed the Plains in the days of forty
nine. 1t is reported on the best au-
thority that the road from Custer
City to Fort Laramie is strewn with
wagons, their owners having been
either captured or killed by the Indi-
ans, or left the road in disgust. One
of the Surgeons reports that he had
attended twelve persons wounded on
the road between Cheyenne and Gus
ter. Californians should know better
than to leave their opportunities here
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18

ONE of the first cases that came up
before Judge FERRAL of the San Fran
cisco Criminal Court, was that of Mo-
RENO, the wife whipper. Judge FER
RAJ gave the wretch a fine of one
thousand dollars, or one thousand
days in jail-the extreme penalty for
such ofense. Judge FERRAL is a gal
liant young bachelor and wife beaters
will do we'll not to fall into his hands.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18
Removal.

Messrs. Johannsen & Co. have removed
their large furniture warehouse from Ducom-
NUNS building to the building on Main St.,
near First, formerly occupied by L. Roeder.
The public are invited to call at the new es-
adjustment and inspect The elegant lot Of
goods on display which comprises everything.
in the line of furniture and upholstery, from
pine table and bedroom suit TO an elegantly
carved parlOr set. With largely increased
cOnveniences, and many new advantages,
Messrs. Johannsen & Co hope to keep pace
with fhe growth OF their business and give
their customers the best establishment of the
kind in the, city
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18

Some of the papers have it that ex-
State Senator Andross, of Tuolumne,
now Register of the U. S. Land Office
at Visalia, will receive either Ii e APP
pOintment of Collector of Customs in
place of Hon. Thomas Shannon, whose
term of office expires July lst, or that
of Collector of Internal Revenue, in
place of John Sedgwck. Mr.. r.Andross
is now in Washington.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18

THUS far this year the increase of
the population of this State by immi-
grafton, has been, in round numbers,
1880. Of this increase 5000 came
from China, the remainder, 1900, be-
ing composed of people of other races
than the MongOlian.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18

1t is now said that theslx compa-
nies in San Francisco propose to dis
courage Chinese emigration to this
State by refusing to ship goods from
China in vessels carrying upwards of
100 Chinese passengers. This is sort
of modification of Senator Sargent's
suggestion, which was that no vessel
should be allowed to land more than
ten Chinese passengers in any of the
ports of this country.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18

offered; and let well enough alone.
The evidences of the utter worthless
ness and inutility of emigration to that
country are cumulative, and increas-
ing daily.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18

The Committee of the French Be-
nevolent Society, who had the man
agement of the picnic on Sunday last,
return their thanks to the citizens of
Los Angeles who participated upon
that occasion.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18
Business Opportunity.

THE BEST chance ever offered to a smart
man; business that pays $3.50 per
month, clear of every expense. IL is a spec
.alty and requires but few dollars TO run il.
being strictly cash and it can bear the closest
investigation. No knowledge OF the BUSH
ness required Price of the tools wagons.
horses, etc.. $500.
For particulars apply to
+. MAUD,
1nyl7lm" In Mascarel's Wine Cellar,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18
NOTICE,

TO RENT, my property on the corner of
! Charity and Washington Streets. lately
occupied by Mr. Ledyard, comprising House,
Stables, and acres Of land well laid out
For terms, &c, apply 10 the undersigned.
ARTHUR l.. HUTCHINSON,
L. STARBUCK, Or
Real Estate Broker Room 3, Com'l Bank
Building. myl7Iw
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18
Latest kilograms.
Dispatches of American Press Associn-
tion by A. & p. Telegraph 90.
ESPECIAL TO THE HERALD
PACIFIC COAST.
For Los Angeles.

CALIENTE, May 17th.-The Tele-
graph Stage OIL time with the follow
ing passengers for Los Angeles -
S w Holmes, r A Garvey, d Free
man, ] b Brubaker, p Rogers, j Mann
and Mr. McCracken.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18

Iowa papers are endeavoring to
flatter General SHERMAN into becom-
ing a candidate for the Presidency.
The General cannot see it.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-18
NOTICE.

LAYING this day sold out my entire in.
] terest in my Wagon and Carriage Manu-
factory TO Messrs. Roster x Parker, recon-
mend them to all my friends and patrons
who for merly did business with me, and ask
you To give them liberal patronage.
All persons indebted TO me are requested to
call and settle without ,urther notice.
l.. LICHTENRERGER
May 10th, 1876.
Referring to the above notice we take pleas
ure IN recomm nding our new firm to our
friends and the public IN general of Los An
geles and vicinity. All work in our line will
be done in the most satisfactory manDer, on
liberal terms. Give us a call.
ROSTER & PARKER,
Formerly L, Llchtenberger, Main street, near
First.
Star and Express copy. maylS-tf
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-12-07
FOR SALE.

WILL SELL CHEAP FOR CASH AN
L No. Stock Ranch. either FOR cattle
outlet, embracing 800 acres, Of which, 200
acres Ia good agricultural land, with plenty
Of water aud feed.
For further particulars, address
y. r RILEY,
s...4... Valley. New. J, 4. s.saa..s S.i'''
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-12-07

son hand Wsha1e.alse tine Bu.IIARn
TABLE, which is always ready for the smuse
ment Of the Lovers Of the Cue. 'Otner II.
censed games also found at this place.
~ ideI7 III a'T"
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-12-07

eHVTTLER FARM 4 FREIGHT WAGONS
CONSTANTLY KEEPS ON HAND
Rope. Augurs. Butts.
IRON, Anvils. Screws.
cumberland Coal Bolts. Steel,
Horse Nails. Borax, Bells.
49, aset3 10
A xle Grease. Bits, Boilers,
.e,rsA -
Rakes, Headers. Mowers.
Door Locks. Betting.
IVheelbarrows, Babbit-Metal-
Wire, Grindstones. Machine Extras
OK YoAes, Rarbed Wire. Staples.
on Cans of every description,
Drills of all kinds.
w oodenware, Teakettles.
I-ron Axlcs, Cutlery,
N-uts. Patent Iron Planes,
Mails. Scissors. Wash. boards,
Egg -beatsrs.. Tubs,
M-olassas Cater, Hinges,
u rn Cocks. Hammers,
Chains, Hooks aud Staples.
Cartridges. Fla. Irons.
Axes, Pumps. ETC., etc.
py3u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12
LEGISLATIVE.
the adjoining. country

In the Senate, yesterday, the bill relative to
constitutional amendments was advanced 10 IFS
secood reading.
Mr.. Smith reported bill! amending the
charter OF the Battersea Manufacturing Com
pany of Petersburg, which was passed; also
bi amending the law relative to hauling seiues
in the waters of Acconac and Northampton
counties; also bill! releasing payment Of utter
est to purchasers of Detueuf lands in Wise
county; also bill confirming the title Of Alex
ander Coke to certain land in Princess Anne
county; also bill giving county treasurers the
power to collect the fee bills Of clerks; also a
bill to prevent fox hunters from pulling down
fences and leaving gates open; also bill
amending the charter of the Ettrick's Manu-
featuring Company in Chesterfield county.
Permission was granted to the Committee
on Privileges and Elections to Sit during the
session of the Senate.
\ resolution was offered for increasing the
salaries of county judges, and joint resolution
fixing the day for adjournment sine die.
The Audllor transmitted a. statement or the
fees of the jaiors OF Richmond, DauvilIe,
Lynchburg, Norfolk, Petersburg and Ports
mouth. Adjourned.
liz the House special Joint com mittee was
appointed to visit the Williamsburg Luna,ic
Asylum TO ascertain the damage done By the
1eccut fire.
4 resolution relative to reduced per diem
was referred to the COMMITTEE on Retrench-
ment and Reform.
The Coumlttes on Elections reported the
following w. W. Hammer vs.. Jyhu +. Mas
scy contested election, flom the couoEy OF Al
bcmarle, declaring that John =. Massey, the
sitting meuOer, Is entltleu TO Dis seat. ALSO
the case of Smith J. R. White, coutesting the
seat of John VI Hudgius, declaring that Smith
J. r, " nite is eutitled to the scat In the
House of De,gates as delegate tlon Caroline
county, now occupied By John NJ. Hudgins.
Che Centennial appropriation resolution was
discussed several hours and 10 vote taken OF a
definite character.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12
WASHINGTON LETTER.

Correspondence Of the Alexant;rla Gaz TIL
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Jan. ll.--Gep. Ben.
Hill, OF Georria, in the House, to-day, replied
to Mr.. Baines charge that Mr.. DAVIS WAS
1.-The author, Knowingly. deliberately, ellti'y,
land wiIlfuIIy OF tie gigantic murders aud
''crimes 1t AnderSonvilie, aud inos; cJuli.i tc-
" did he vndicatc Ill., Days aud Tie C0lfcie
racy from the accusation, and proved that the
cruelty was Inflicted by reason Of The ac:lon 81
the Federal authorities. The speech w"5
calm array OF facts, succinrtIy stated, a1d he
conclusions educed were logical aud couv:
ing. He accused Mr.. Blaine OF building i
tower from which 10 shoot his arrows a, / II.
Grant, who he desired to succeed as Prps':lcnt,
aud said that by inference Mr.. B,alne was ac-
cusiuc Gen. Grant Of completely with the wis.
kew frauds, the D!sric, ring, aud other lis
reputable transactions Ter the sake of defeat
ing bin.
The attempt to divert Gen. Hill from the
line of his argument Gy questioning lis au-
thorties and citing his own acts wien menl-
Der OF the Confederate Congress, proved futile
and only drew from the speaker severe but
Justly merited rcbukc.
The galleries We're pack! to their utmost
capacity. and the floor was crtwied. an t:tollgl
much OF tie speech necessarily required the
reading OF extracts, it was listened To WITH the
most marked attention, AID Il its c)rcu ion
members crowded around the general and
warmly Congratulated him upon his foe eff ri.
The death of ex-Prr>ident Jynnso4 was an
nouuced 10 both houses to-day, aud eulogi"s
pronounced by several Sectors ana m2UbyfS
Mr. McCreary, of Kentucky, is said to hav"
paid most beaut'tu! tribute 10 the 4. ceased
oue that tor beauty ADD elcqn~ncs has rarely
been excelled. La the House Mr. " 4dde II
North Carolina, made II the occasion Of a c.n
parison between Johnson and GRAFT, 5y Ia
means fatterpg to the latter. de S1i1 thar
Mr.. johnson had received ~ classical ciuc,-
ton, aud in this respect was QueaiioaaH:y
deficient. and lar inferior TO som Of i''> Coz
temporaries, for he was cettalu tiIot Ac a."
not know the meauos OF 'nepos > aud aas TO-
tally unacquauted with ''do"a .iorcateS
The amnesty debate has Dceu II uowl&c tlt-
remeutal to the Demucrais-l1dccd thcy have
been so far decidedly the gamers, ADD NJ
speeches of Mes>rs. Cox AMI Hill WI NIX,
most effective campaign documents G9uerat
Hill disappointed the Radicals, who had ionai
that be would have been led iuto saying some-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12

The Democratic members of the Louisiana
House of Representatives met yesterday and
elected j. B. Eu>tis. of New Orleans, United
States Senator. The Senate passed resolu-
ton that there was no vacancy. The Demo
cratic Senators will attend the joint convention
to day, aud it is said that three Ropub-
can Senator's will join them, when Eustls will
be elected Senator By legal majority.