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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-02-11

and such was the case on both sides But we
did not seek, by reports of committees, with
Photographic niustra tions, TO iufalue the pas
sions OF our people. How was il with our enc
my Let one example suffice. You may remem
Der published report ofa committee the Uni
ted States Congress, which was sent 10 Annapo
lis TO visit some exchanged prisoners, and which
had appended TO Il photographs Of some emacia
ted subjects, which were offered rs samples OF
the prisoners returned from the South. Whe.
a copy Of that report was received, sent it TO
Col. Ou!d, Commissioner for exchange of pr
soners, and learned. | anticipated, that III.
photographs had been taken from men who
were in our hospitals when they were liberated
for exchange, and whom the hospital surgeon
regarded rs conralescent, but too weak to bs
removed with safety to themselves. The ankle
~ of the prisoners 10 DC sent to their homes
had prcyailcd over the objections Of the sur.
geou. But this is not all for / have recently
learned, from priest who was then at Annapo
lie, tha. the most wretched looking of these
photographs was taken from man who had
never been prisoner, but who had been left OF
the ''sick list'' at Annapolis when the command
to which he was attached had passed that place
on its southwark march. Whatever may be said
in extenua,ion Of such impostnrc because of the
eYigencics OF war, there can be no such excuse
nov for the attempt Of Mr.. Blaine, by gross
Misrepresentation and slanderous accusation, &c
revive the worst passions of the war, and it is &c
he hoped that, much as the event Is to be re-
GREETED, it wili have the good effects OF evoking
truthful statements in regard to This little un-
derstood subject from men who would have pre-
ferred TO leave their s0rrowful story untold, Il
the subject could have been allowed peacefully
10 sink into oblivion. Mutual respect is needfui
aud common interest Ia essential 10 4 friendly
union when slarder is promulgated from high
places, the public welfare demands that truth
should strip falsehood of its poger for evil.
am, very respectfully ard truly, your friend.
tsigDed.) JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-03
An Anonymous Liar.

One still has to go from home to
hear the news. A letter dated Los
Angeles, May 11th, is published in
the San Francisco Chronicle of May
3lst, which bears the earmarks of a
council pettyfogger. He attempts to
explain the cause of the popularity of
the Board of Public Works. The
writer assumes that the Board is sup
ported by the two influential papers
of the city. The reason why those
papers do SO. are in the opinion of the
pettyfogger as follows:
In the first place the position of the Herald
is explained by the fact that tnat paper Is the
property of the men whose genius brought
forth the body under consideration. They
hold the lease of its building, own its presses
and type and pay its employees. The Std1
maintained q position OF neutrality until
the obnoxious character OF the new organiza
tion bade fair to fire public Indignation and
produce acts at once disgraceful TO law anc
order on the part Of otherwise good citizens
Hence the necessity of newspaporial white
wash became apparent, and brought the rep
resentatives of the Board scheme to a bust
ness conference with the proprietor of the
Star. Hence an opinion has gone abroad tha
the subgovernment f0isted upon us has the
sanction and support Of the people of Loi
Angeles.
This is good, almost as good as if i
had appeared in the Express. In fact
the communication reads very mucl
as though it had emanated from tn
Office of that paper.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-03

THE testimony taken in the Bulie-
tin libel suit against the Alta has
brought out a large amount of evil
nence concerning the bank of Califor-
MIA of nature which enables the Pa
cific public to indulge in their too
common habit ofassuring the world
after the event has transpired, that
they were perfectly well aware the
cow would eat up the grindstone. A
vast number of our shrewd citizens
are now ready to claim that they were
positively certain all along that the
management of the bank was terrible
bad; that they knew RALsToN was
squandering the money of depositors,
and stockholders on every conceiva-
BILE scheme of wild and unpracticabIe
speculation and that nothing was
more certain than an early suspension
of the bank. Bosh, all bosh. IfRAL-
sToN were alive to-day and pursuing
precisely the same policy as before
his death he would have no more dirt
eating toadies than the men who now
say they knew all the time he was a
dangerous and untrustworthy man.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-03
Protect the Immigrants.

Under the above head a valued con-
temporary makes the following re-
marks:-"It is presented to us that
the immigration Bureau established
for the purpose of caring for immi-
grants on their arrival here and point
ing out to them the way they should
go, is in need OF assistance to sustain
it in its work. 1t seems to us it is an
institution which should commend
itself to the good will of our wealthy
men and large landowners whose in
terest it should be to attract hither a
desirable class of immigrants. There
is no place for such persons now to
abide temporarily while they are look
ing about them for settlement. In
New York the immigrant is taken in
hand as soon as he arrives and pro-
tected from the sharps that infest the
boats, cars and landing places, while
here the stranger is left completely at
the mercy of those cormorants. This
should not be, and it is to be hoped
our men of means and public spirit
will not allow such state of things to
continue forever. If we do not want
entirely to repel immigration, let US
do something to protect the immi-
grant until he can protect himself"
There is more truth in these remarks
than many would suppose; and it is
quite time that something was done
in the direction indicated. What Cal.
ifornia needs, and more especially
Southern California, is the immigra-
ton of class of settlers who have
both the means and the will to con-
tribute to the full development of our
resources. Capital is wanted, and la
Dor is needed and both should receive
aid for their practical investment. In
telligent labor is the real capital Of
the State,-money furnishes the mo-
tive power. 1t is to the interest of this
section that the Bureau should receive
aid, in the direction suggested. We
have unlimited resources, inviting de.
velopment, and what is especially re-
quired is the proper appreciation of
the result. We commend the sugges-
tions of our contemporary to the con-
sideration Of our property holders.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-03
Schenck and his Disgrace.

The very violent attacks upon our
late Representative at the Court of St.
James have been overdone. We be-
lieve in justice on every hand, and
think that while occupying the posi-.
tion that he did, his discretion, if
worthy to occupy the place he held,
should have prompted him to keep
aloof from everything that appertain-
ed to speculative or political move
ments. There is real influence con-
nected with social or political posi-
ton that commands or obtains popu-
lar acceptation, and the more potent
it is the more sacredly should the use
of 1t be guarded. Schenck simply for
got his official dignity, and yielded to
personal impulse which is reprehen-
sible in the highest degree. Men are
human, whether they live in the pal
ace or hovel as the meanest peasant.
The real fact is that Schenck saw the
opportunity to make dollar and ac-
cepted the benefit of it. 1t is not q
creditable act on his part, and it is
quite humiliating for us to admit that
men in high places will for mercena-
ry purposes stoop to the use of the
tricks of brokers; that one occupying
such position as that of Minister tc
a foreign power shou Id stoop to the
vocation of a stock broker is indeed 9
sha me, and as a cotemporary remarks
"The whole affair is to the last degre,
disgraceful. That a Senator of tn,
United States and an American Min
lister of the fist rank, should put up 6
job of this kind is something that il
the earlier history of the Uni
ted States would not have beer
possible; but it is characteristic o
the whole Administration sine
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-03
A Vexed Question.

A much vexed question is whether
our present State Controller can hold
the office for the full term of general
VAUDEVILLE, who was chosen for four
years at the last election. At the
death of General VAUDEVILLE the
Governor appointed Mr.. w. r. G.
BROWN to fill the vacancy which was
done in accordance with the following
section of the code:
"SEC. 1901. A vacancy in the office
of either the Secretary of State, Con-
troller, Treasurer, Attorney General,
Survey General, State Printer, Clerk
of the Supreme Court, or State Har-
Dor Commissioner, elected by the
State at large, must be filled by per-
son appointed by the Governor. At
the next general election subsequent
to the occurrence of the vacancy, a
successor must be elected, who must
qualify and enter upon the duties of
his office on the first Monday in De-
cember next after his election, and
who holds his office for the balance of
the unexpired term.n
Section l04l of the political code
clearly defines the term general elec-
ton which shows most emphaticly
that under the State Constitution and
legislative enactments Mr.. BROWN
will hold the office for two years from
the election of General VAUDEVILLE.
This ought to settle the question, al
though we perceive that some of our
cotemporaries take the view that a
general election is that at which the
President is chosen. From our view
of the proposition we are inclined to
doubt the assumption, but think from
present indications the Supreme court
will be called upon to decide the ques-
tion. The Radicals seem determined
to test the question, and claim that q
new Controller must be elected next
November on the ground that there Is
then a general election. We do not
think they need to trouble themselves
for we believe Mr.. BROWN to be the
popular favorite.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-03

the reign of Grantism began"
Yet to bring the whole matter down
to its real m crit, the whole affair lies
in the curse of the prevailing intoxi-
cation of the spirit of speculation that
pervades the world. 1t is true that
the Emma Mine was absolutely
worthless, but by manipulation of the
stock there was money to be made.
General Schenck wanted to make a
fortune and he stopped from his high
position to dabble in the filthy work
of brokerage. The result of the episode
is an evidence of the deterioration of
the standard of political ethics of our
time, and very unfavorable COM
mentary upon the spirit of the age.
Schenck has disgraced himself and
the country he represented as well,
and his career simply shows that he
yielded to the prevailing sentiment of
the party he represents. Under the
motive seems to be the rule, and in
vestigations show that reform in every
branch of our Government is needed.
The necessities of the times demand
it, the honor of the nation requires it.
In the practice of the representatives
of the older nations we find no such
acts of malfeasance, but under our
present regime the spirit of avari-
cious plunder seems to rule. Schenck
is victim of this spirit, and he is not
alone. Every department is infected
with it and the people must see that
change of policy is needed every
where.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-03
NEWS OF THE MORNING.

The Democratic State Convention met at
st. Paul, Minnesota, on Thursday, and chose
nine delegates to the National Convention.
1t passed a hard money and revenue tariff
platform. The great majority of the conven-
tlon favored Tilden for President.
The New York Herald's Washington special
says that Thompson, ex-Sec. etary of the In
terror, arrived to-day. He said he desired to
ascertain what truth there isin the paragraph
going the rounds OF the press that Secretary
Chandler intends to- have him impeached
and punished and, il possible, mulcted pecu-
niarily for an alleged defalcatioL of $4,000
during his incumbency of the Interior office.
He is in the best of health. and was warmly
greeted by friends of ante-bellum days.
The argument on the Ch: nese question be-
fore the Senate Foreign Relations Commit
tee, arranged for Thursday, did not take
place, owing to Congress not being in session.
Sargent and others will be heard next Tues
day, or possibly sooner.
A Washington dispatch states that yester-
day afternoon the consideration of the arti-
ces OF impeachment against Belknap was
resumed. The accused, with Carpenter, was
present, as we'll as the managers on the part
OF the House.
Accounts from the mustang race state that
Parker finished his 2Ooth mile at l:5l p. NJ.
yesterday. He then took refreshments and
lost ten minutes.
A Washington dispatch states that yester-
day the Senate confirmed the nomination of
Edward F. Beale to be Minister to Austria,
and Charles N. Harris to be Register Of the
Land Office at Carson City. New.
The Pacific Coast Federal officials are said
to be at the bottom of the movement in tavor
OF Gov. Wood as the Republican candidate
for Vice President.
Corporal Smith, on q scout from Campo,
discovered in the Jacumba Valley party Of
sixty mounted Mexicans, who are backing
the Indians. Captain Bernard has left San
Diego for Campo with his whole force, and
lively times are expected.
1t appears by late dispatches that Blaine's
chances for the nomination by the Republi-
cans is weakening.
A San Francisco dispatch states that at a
meeting OF the Eleventh Ward Chinese Club
on Thursday night, a letter from Senator
Sargent was read, the point Of which was
that the recent incendiary threats made
against the Chinese is doing more than any,
thing else to forfeit the support of Eastern
people, and he urged the clubs to be "wise as
serpents and harmless as doves" as the only
way to accomplish anything.
The British steamer Quangse, which sailed
for Hong Kong yesterday, took away about
400 Chinese.
A. T. Stewards will is to be contested. 1t is
alleged to have been obtained through undue
influence, and the Surrogate has granted an
order to show cause. The probate Of the will
Is contested on behalf of sixteen persons,
claiming to be blood relations.
Moody's Tabernacle was opened in Chicago
on Thursday night, Mr.. Sankey leading the
singing and Mr.. Moody making brief ad
dress. 1t is situated on Chicago Avenue, and
was commenced in 1873.
Jarrett & Palmer's fast train from San
FraLc cisco arrived in Chicago on Thursday
night at 1919, being 26 minutes ahead OF
time
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-03

GOVERNOR IRWIN has appointed
JAMES d. FAY and H. F. CRANE of
San Francisco and JOHN G. BALL of
Yolo county, commissioners, under the
Act Of the last legislature to examine
into the alleged frauds in State lands
and to look after the Irregularities
which may have occurred in the Sur
veyor Generals Office, during the
terms of office of HoUGHToN, BosT
and GARDNER.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-03
NOTICE TO BRIDGE BUILDERS.

- Los Angeles and Also Avenue Street
Railroad Company until P. NJ. on Saturday,
June Sd, 1876, AT the office of Moore & Kelle-
her, No Temple street, for the construction
of two (2) wooden street railroad bridges, one
about 800 feet long, in Also street across the
Los Angeles River, the other about 200 feet
long, In Also street, crossing the arroyo Fest
of the Los Angeles river-all in accordance
with plans and specifications on file in the
Office of the undersigned.
AS guarantee of good faith on the part Of
bidders they will be required TO furnish a
statement OF two or more responsible proper
ty holders, expressing the willingness of said
property holders 10 become security in sum
equal In amount 10 the contract price.
The Company reserves the right to reject
any and all bids. M. KELLEHER,
Engineer and superintendent
May 3lst, 1876. junel-St
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-03
Testified for Robson.

New YORK, June 2d.-A special
from Washington says that Admiral
Rodgers, the head of the Bureau of
Docks and Yards, was the first witness
called by the Committee to-day. He
testified that Robson never inter-
fered in making contracts and never
told him to favor any contractor.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-03
EST r AVS.

an the 18th of February a band of sheep
~ strayed from the Laguna Ranch OF st.
Isabel About two hundred of that flock
have become mingled with a band owned by
Miguel Ortez. They can be had by calling on
Sefior Ortez and paying costs. may27w3w*
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
stockholders Meeting.

A MEETING OF the stock holders of the
- Los ANGELES MUTUAL BUILDING
AND LOAN ASSOCIATION will be held on
Thursday June 18th, al s o'clock P. M. at the
store of Straus X Co., under the Grand Gen.
tral Hotel, to adopt a code of Bylaws Tor the
government of said corporation and its off,
may be properly brought before the meeting.
B. II. UPHAM, President.
E. Il. LU GAR, Secretary.
Los Angeles, May 3lst, 1876
stock subscription books are now open at
the Los Angeles County Bank .Straus & Co.'S,
and at G. A. Bonesteel Co.'s. jun1-2w 4
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-03
Dissolution of copartnership

THE copartnersl p heretofore existing be-
tween L. s. st; way and W. w. Ross,
under the firm ma e of stairway Ross, In
the practice of mec sine in the city and coun-
ty OF Los Angeles, late OF California; is this
day dissolved at al.1 by the expressed will OF
+. ). Stanway.
Los Angeles City. CAL, June lst, 1879.
june2-6w
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-03
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-
tablishment 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 ofthe
kind In the city
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-03

HALIFAX, June 2d.-The celebrated
Paris crew have decided to row at thu
Boston Regatta. The crew will fill uI
with Russ, Putnam and Price.
, 1876-07-08

How pleasant it is to see person with
cheerful face, and hear the sweet tones
of their pleasant voices; for person
with q cheerful face is sure to have u
pleasant voice, and speak in Il gentle lov.
ing manner
, 1876-07-08
TELEGR4PHIC.

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New YORK July 3.--.he weather yes
tcrday WAS the hottest Of the season.
The thermometer stood at %, ard ut
midnight S4. There vas much suffer.
ing, particularly among abe lowest class
cs; few cases of sunstrokc.
SALT LAKE, July "a special CORES,
pendent to the Helena (AIontanal HcraH
writes, under the date 4 Saltwater July
I'd: " Muggins Taylor, scout for Gen.
Gibbons, got here last u,ght, direct from
Little Horn River. Gen. Custer found
the Indians camp OF alfut 1000 lodges
on Little Horn, and Immediately attack
cd the camp. Custer tyok five compan-
les and charged the thlckest portion of
the camp. Nothing is nown Of the OPP
erations of this detachment, only as they
trace it by the dead. Maj. Reno, c0m'
manding the other seyeihcompanies,- at
tucked the lower portiopI of the camp.
THE Indians poured in heavy fire from
all directions; besides the greater por-
ton fought on horseback. Custer, his
two brothers, nephew Pnd brothcr-in-
law were MI killed, and not one Of his
detachment escaped. Two hundred and
seven men were buried ii,one place, and
the killed s cssima'es9 xsSs2e, with only
I 81 wounded. Tie Indians surfohmtirti
Rcno's, command and held them one day
in check, cut off from water, until Glib
bons command came in sight, when they
broke camp on the night Of the I'd and
fled. The indians fought like tigers and
were overcome by mere brute force.
The Indian loss cannot be estimated, ms
they bore off most of their men. The
remnant of the Seventh Cavalry and Glib
bon's command are returning to the
mouth of the Little Horn, where q steam,
boat lies. The Indians got all the arms
of the killed soldiers. There. were seven.
teen commissioned officers killed. The
whole Custer family died at the head of
their column. The exact loss is not
known, us both the adutant and sergeant
major were killed. The Indians camp
was from three to four miles long, and
was twenty miles up the Little Horn from
its mouth. The Indians actually pulled
men off their horses in some instances.
give this Us Taylor told ME, as he was
over the field after the battle"
The Times extra from BOzeman noun
tain, July 3, Z 7, NJ, says: Mr., Taylor,
bearer of dispatches from Little Horn to
Fort Ellis. arrived this evening and re-
lates the following: The battle was
fought on the 27th, 80 or 40 miles below
the Little Horn. Custer attacked the
Indian village of between $500 and 5000
warriors on one side, and Col. Reno on
the other. Three companies were placed
on hill as q reserve. Custer, fifteen
officers and every man belonging to the
five companies, were killed Reno re-
treated under the protection of the re.
serve. The whole number killed was
315, Gen. Gibbons joined Reno, when
the Indians left. The battle ground
looked ike slaughter pen, rs it really
was, being in narrow nayine.'
SAN FRANCISCO, June 5.-Thc tele.
graph wires are all down east OF Omaha.
A heavy storm is raging in that section
of country, and the news consequently is
| confined to local matters.
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Common malformltiOn Too long q
, 1876-07-08

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