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Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-14
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NEWS OF THE MORNING.

A Cleveland, Ohio, dispatch of yesterday
announces that Geo. A. Benedict, one of the
most prominent editors of the West, and for
many years connected with the Herald, died
yesterday morning, after long Illness.
The attendance at the Centennial dimin-
ishes.
From San Luis Obispo we learn that the re-
ports from the crops are of the most favorable
character in that vicinity.
Hon. P. A. Roach, one of the Commission
ers to represent the Chinese question to Con-
gress, went East on Friday.
We learn by telegraph that the temporary
injunction obtained by Rufus Hatch against
Sidney Dillon and Jay Gould, restraining
them from taking any steps tending to dis
solution of the Pacific Mail Steamship Com.
pany has been dissolved.
The Executive Committee of the New York
Liberal Republican party on Friday night
passed a resolution that, inasmuch as no Lib
eral Republican organizotion is known to ex-
ist In any other State than New York, they
fall to recognize the organized existence OF
the Liberal Republicans whom, in their Ma
tienal Convention, they can claim to repre-
sent They therefore advise the Liberals of
New York to await the action of the Conven-
tions at Cincinnati and st. Louis with view
of supporting the least Objectionable candi-
date thereby nominated.
The Bulgarian insurrection is gaining
strength,
Russia is about sending representatives to
watch the progress Of events in Turkey,
A general panic exists among Europeans
in Constantinople.
defaulted in 100000,
The Spanish Cortes has passed the consti-
tutional clause granting religious liberty by
q vote of 90 to SO
The London Times congratulates the Unit
ed States on the successful opening of the
Exhibition.
Terrible freshets are reported in Maine and
New Hampshire.
The English Grain Market is depressed.
The Senate meets with closed doors in the
Belknap matter.
The Occidental d Oriental 8 s Co. will not
carry the China and Japan mails for the sea
postage after this month and the mails will
hereafter be sent once a month.
Dom Pedro has gone to st Louis.
The West Virginia delegates are for Blaine.
Winslow has been remanded for another
10 days.
Paris, KY, has been visited by terrible
hail storm.
Tcm Allen and Goss Will fight for $1,000
near Cincinnati.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-14
The Tropical Fruit Destroyer.

1t is very evident that very much
damage has already accrued to the
Tropical fruit-growers of Southern
California by the minute insect called
the Tropical Fruit Tree Destroyer,
yet we have cause to be thankful that
we are no worse off than W care. We
have many an orange grove that has
few or no signs of the insects work,
and now that the real destroyer has
been found the labor of maintaining
the orchard in healthy state will be
carried out by wide-awake, energetic
Horticulturists. We cannot afford to
lose the immense revenue that yearly
accrues to this section by the these
beautiful and delicious fruits. So
salable are they that dealers take them
directly from the trees paying hand
some price for them. When the trees s
are kept in good condition by careful
pruning and mot allowing over-bear,
the roots kept sound and healthy, the
fruit allowed to ripen on the tree, it is
rare to find better or more delicious
fruit than is raised here. The discov-
cry of the enemy of our Tropical fruit
trees is bound to mark new era in this
branch of our industries. People who
have here and there dying tree know
where to look for the disease. Those
who have dead trees will dig them up
and destroy the vermin. Those hav-
ing perfectly healthy trees will be
constantly on the lookout lest in an
unguarded moment the enemy should
take complete possession and the little
signs such as gum oozing from the
bark, &c. will be at once noticed. Ex-
aminatiOns should be made and reme-
dies applied at once and this evil will
be wiped out. 1t is to be hoped that
the source of these insects may soon
be ascertained, as Mr.. Gay informs us
that he has sent samples of these roots
and insects to men of science in this
and other States as we'll as continuing
examinations himself During the
meantime the grower should be so
interested in the work of examination
and care of his trees that not another
one shall be lost. Examinations
should not be postponed until the foli-
age is yellow and withered. If there
are those who have not seen some
of the many articles that have already
been written and published on the
subject, it might be well for them to
consult by letter or otherwise with
Leslie f. Gay, who has had much ex-
perience on this subject, and whose
advertisement may be found in an
other column. He may be found at
Mr.. Chas. Haas place on Main street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-14

tity. To be devout, Christian-like and
religious, in the proper sense Of the
term, does not require one to go up
and down the street with covering
of sack-cloth and ashes, with a
long and lugubrious countenance
looking as if we bad lived upon the
vinegar of existence all our days, and
had never partaken of the draught of
human enjoyment; but if there is any
thing in the theory of religion, we are
taught to recognize that in all our ac-
tions the more natural and humane
we are the better is our religion. Re-
ligion is one thing, worship quite
another. The former is but an ac-
kowledgement of an obligation; wor-
ship is an act of reverence, love and
respect to superior, or one that is ac-
knowledged as such. The latter
comes from the heart, and in its ex-
pressions the tenderest and most
chaste utterances are given. 1t is not
material, bnt in the fullest extent of
the meaning of the term, is ideal, and
yet in the highest degree human, and
in answer to those who in the land of
the Puritans, whose memory will ever
be sacred, we may say that In this
centennial year our people to whom
their honest fervor gave tone and an
elevated idea of the proprieties of life,
have learned that nature herself is a
mother and teacher, and from her
bosom we can draw by inspiration
lessons of Christianity and pure relig-
ion that no catechism nor creed can
teach. BY her we are taught the
brotherhood of man, and that no sac
rilege is perpetrated by rational EN-
joyment of the gifts of nature, wheth.
er on Sunday, Thanksgiving day or
on Fast day. One may worship,
pray or fast in the groves which were
Goods first temples with as much
devotion as if in church or a cathe-
dral. He may pour forth his hearts
fullest emotion under the broad arch
of heaven as we'll as In the gilded and
imposing surroundings of the sanctu-
ary. Sincerity is the essence of relig-
ion and worship alike. The day has
passed when the straight-laced deco
rum of ancient days bound our fore
fathers down to rigid regime. We
are century older than we were a
hundred years ago, and have profited
by our experiences. We have a high
regard for our New England connex-
ions, but they must enlarge their line
of vision, and as HORACE GREELEY
used to say, come West and be civil
lied.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-14
A Little Metaphysical.

To those who have been away from
the surroundings and the associations
of New England for a number of years
return to the old scenes would be as
much of novelty as trip to the An
tipodes. With US change of scene
and surroundings have wrought cor
responding alteration in our train of
thought and method of conduct;-in a
word we have become naturalized.
We are more familiar with nature in
her fairest garb and most attractive
proportions-and seeing her as we
have who live upon the verge of the
civilization of the country in all her
moods we can but learn the lesson
that from Mother Nature we are
taughtlto look to Natures God. An
old and familiar journalistic contem-
porary, the Boston transcript, con-
graduates the community that the
Governors Fast Day proclamation
contains so much of the devoutness
and pious spirit of the Puritan days of
the old Commonwealth, and our
valued exchange expresses the hope
that so long as the Puritan's Fast Day
is observed, it will be in accordance
with the spirit of those who inaugu-
rated the festival, if we may use that
term. The Governor expresses the
hope that the occasion will not be re-
garded as holiday and given up to
out-of-door enjoyments, but the Puri-.
tan rigidity of ancient days may be
preserved. While it cannot be denied
that the spirit of the Puritans has had
much to do with the tempering of our
customs, and elevating our standard
of morals and tastes to high plane of
refinement, yet we must admit that
this happy development has been the
means of opening out susceptibilities
to keener appreciation of the more
chaste excellencies of creation. We
are taught by this rigA system that
it is but the key that shows US through
the door of enlightenment and pro-
gression, that the heBrt's most sincere
devotion is in the exercise of our nat
ural instincts in their primitive chas-
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-14
A Pleasing Episode.

AT any season, a ramble around our
suburbs is treat, but seldom have we
enjoyed so pleasing an episode as a
ride on Wednesday to the residence of
our fellow-citizen Mr.. Cogswell. Mr..
Cogswall has recently come amongst
us with his capital to aid in the de-
velopement of our material prosperity,
and to contribute by the refinement of
his tastes to the elevation of the tone
of our community. His residence is
the reality of home. We were most
agreeably entertained during a brief
stay at this pleasant abode with a mu-
steal treat from the son and daughter
in-law of our host, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G..
Cogswell. Mrs. Cogswell is a pure
soprano, and her husband fine bari
tone. Mrs. Cogeswell has been stu
dent in Milan for five years, and in
Europe wherever her voice has been
heard, she has received the warmest
enconiums. Both are artists of high
order, Mr.. Cogswell himself having
spent a.number of years in Italy, and
have bright future before them, if
they devote their efforts to their
chosen profession. 1t is their inten-
tion to return to New York shortly
and form an operatic engagement.
We wish them success, and are conf
dent that they cannot fail of acquir-
Ing an enviable prominence ere long.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-14
The Centennial Fourth.
Meeting icommittee Last Niat.

The Committee on Collections met
at Temple Street Stables last evening
with the following members present (:
J. H. Coblentz, Chairman, and Messrs.
G. L. Gard, M. Lehman, Anson Smith,
]. j. Carrillo and J. S. Tam.
Mr.. Gard was chosen Secretary, and
Mr.. Carrillo Treasurer.
Mr.. Lehman volunteered In behalf
of the Amateur Dramatic Company
to give an entertainment for the ben
eft of the Centennial Fund. The pro-
position was unanimously accepted. i.
and Saturday evening, June Sd fixed
as the time.
The following Committee was ap-
pointed to act in conjunction with Mr..
Lehman in getting up the entertain
ment, viz: Messrs. Kuhrts, Gard and
Smith.
The price of admission to the enter
tainment was fixed at ST per ticket;
no reserved seats,
The Secretary was instructed to
communicate with the Turn Verein
Germania in relation to the use of the
hall for the entertainment.
The meeting then adjourned to meet
next Tuesday at $3.50 p. NJ.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-14
The Question.

Among the many prominent men of
genius, whose superior intellectual
ability and practical aptness for pub
lie service in our country there is none
who stands more prominent than Hon.
HoRATIo SEYMOUR. AS scholar he
has few superors, and as statesman
scarcely an equal, yet he would not
be an available candidate for the Pres
idency, as has been proved already.
But for clearness of intellect, and
soundness of judgment he has not
superior. He remarked in his late
speech in Utica that the great issue
before the people is now-"which par
ty shall have the highest aim?-which
party shall stand upon the highest
plane of patriotism? which party shall
outstrip the other in the great and no.
BILE effort to restore, to build up, and
make our country glorious?"-This is
the real issue of the hour. 1t is easy
to lament over the ruin scattered
broadcast over the land because of be-
trayed trusts, and the disgraceful de-
bris that lie in the track of the merce-
nary and ambitious, but it is no easy
task to point out the remedy that will
restore our political and social equilib-
rum. Mr.. SEYMOUR rightly appreci-
ates the situation when he expresses
the idea that we have serious task
before us. We say it in no factious
spirit, but the nation recognizes that
the times are sadly demoralized. We
are not so much seeking leader, but
on looking for remedy, we are called
upon to exhaust the fullest powers of
human ingenuity to find corrective
that will work a permanent cure.
Whoever the successful candidate may
be in the coming political contest, he
must and will be one who so appreci-
ates our condition, and so fully pos
sesses the necessary qualifications for
office, and the executive ability that
in its exercise from our present chaot-
ic condition, the ancient and honered
harmony can be restored under his ad-
ministration. A strict adherence to
our old-time discipline is needed, and
a thorough social and political revolu-
tion is demanded. 1t is alleged that
those who advocate reform are unable
or have failed to produce plan by
which evils are to be corrected, and
hence their protestations are pro-
nounced merely words, that sound as
the emptiness of the roaring blast.
The remedy is plain and the people
are sincere in their demands for a
change. We have but to return to the
customs of the times of former years
and compel our officials to adhere to
the rules that governed when harmony
reigned throughout the land, and to
so remodel our social customs that in
all our movements we live according
to the natural laws of society, and all
of the evils we now complain of will
vanish. Political organizations can
not work the cure. The root of the
evil lies in the social and political de-
pravity of the time. We have conf
dence in the good sense of the people,
and have faith in their discretion. Mr..
SEYMOUR is right, and we believe
that he will see bis theories demon
strated.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-14

the animosity of the Senator's paper
to the Southern Pacific, and therefore
cannot be considered in the demand
for reduction of rates. Practical
business men fully understand the
law of supply and demand, and Will
reply to the unreasonable comments
of our cotemporary that the moment
railroad companies find they can re-
duce rates without subjecting them
selves to too great loss they invariably
do so. Why does not the ErpresS
practice what it breaches. The pa
per would be dear enough at half the
price now asked for it, and the reduc-
tion might possibly slightly increase
its circulation.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-14
Railroad Rates.

We notice that Senator JONES' Los
Angeles paper, the Express,is dissatis-
fed with the freights and fares rates
of the Southern Pacific Railroad, and
calls for reduction. presume the
Company will at once endeavor to ar
range schedule that will be accepta-
BILE to the great railroad builders and
political economists. 1t is true that
the Company do not anywhere charge
the rates allowed under their charter,
and that on no road in Los Angeles
county is the patronage sufficient to
pay the expense of running a passen-
ger train. 1t is also true that on the
Santa Monica road, the only railroad
In the county not owned by the South
ern Pacific, more than double the
rates are collected that are charged by
the Company that the Express de-
mands shall reduce its rates. But
these facts have nothing to do with
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-14

AT this time, when the laboring
masses are using every honorable and
legal means in their power to lay be-
fore Congress the injurious effects of
Chinese immigration on our State, it
is in exceeding bad taste on the part
of the Express to designate those Ia
boring masses as unknown and ire
sponsible parties" By the use of such
terms the Express may add something
to its popularity with the Chinese,
but we doubt if it will increase its cir
culation among white men and wo-
men.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-14
The Chinese Organ.
From the Evening Republican. ]


According to the Express the lab
oring classes are not responsible citi-
zens. This Chinese plague crushes
the prosperity of the bone and sinew
of Los Angeles and yet paper is
found base enough to cast slurs on the
working men whose rights are invad-
ed. The following is from the Erpress
of last night:
The suggestion made in yesterdays
EXPRESS, advising the responsible
citizens of Los Angeles to take steps
to give public expression to the opin-
ion here in reference to the Chinese
question, has met with general favor.
We should not leave this important
public question to the hap-hazard
handling of unknown and irresponsi.
BILE parties.
We hope the unknoWn and i,respon-
Sible parties (laboring mem will note
the phraseology. In the opinion of the
Express the rights of laboring men
are not to be respected, they being
only irresponsible parties.
THE Express editors want the Chi
nese question taken out of the hands
of the mechanics and laboring men,
who are injured by them, and put, per-
chance, into the hands of the capital
lists who hire Cinnamon to the exclu-
sion of white men. We hope the la
boring men and producing class of Los
Angeles will remember this treachery
to their interests. The poor men who
are engaged in this Chinese movement
are not rich enough to subsidize the
Express so it calls the laborers and
mechanics irresponsible classes. OF
course, these poor men have no Santa
Monica lots and can not loan the inn
pecunious paper any funds to pay its
increasing debts and the editors can
see no merit or virtue unless it is
clothed in broadcloth or has a gliding
of gold.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-14
ONE of the unmistakable sigl

ONE of the unmistakable signs of
easy financial circumstances in this
community is an advertisement in the
HERALD this morning to the effect
that the Farmers & Merchants Bank
of our city has one hundred thousand
dollars to loan in sums to suit borrow
ers. The vaults of the Farmers & Mer-
chants Bank are overfowing with
coin, and those desiring loan accom-
modstions will find most reasonable
terms at this old, staunch and always
popular banking establishment.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-14
Special Notices.

Johannsen q Co. have received large
stock of furniture and upholstered goods
from Chicago. They buy at first hands and
pay no second profits to San Francisco deal
ers. You will find the best quality of goods
at the most reasonable prices, and satisfac-
tion generally guaranteed at Johannsen d
Co.'s. aprl-tf
LYONS KATHAIRoN makes beautiful, luxu-
RANT, glossy hair; prevents its falling out or
turning gray. 1t has stood the test of 40 years.
Is charmingly perfumed, and has no rival.
marl4-ly
HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves and
restores the complexion; removes freckles
tan and sallowness; makes the skin soft,
white and delicate. Its application cannot
be detected. marl4-ly
Hundreds CT people die annually from i'm
pure gases which permeate their houses in
consequence of imperfect plumbing work. If
you wish to be absolutely safe from this de-
mon of the sewer, have your plumbing work
done by w. Farrell, No. Court street. He
is one of the oldest men in the business in
Los Angeles, and in every way thorough
workman. Gas and steam pipe fitting care.
fully and promptly done. mar7-tf
The ladies OF the First Presbyterian church
have rented the Rink and intend to give a
grand Centennial entertainment on the 4th
of July next. Refreshments will be served
in style all day on the 4th. until l0P M. Du-
ring the evening there will be Martha
Washington reception. The programme will
be fully made up in a few days and further
notice given. mar7-td
]. LAMB, Merchant Tailor. has established
q chon nn Main dnp IN haO Orfop
Saloon, where he will be pleased to welcome
his old customers and the masculine public
in general. Mr.. Lamb makes a speciality of
the finest fitting and best made pantalooLs.
and he has no superior on this coast.
The crowning glory OF man is a good hat.
1t is the distinctive mark of a gentleman.
No matter II his clothes are thread bare, IL he
has stylish hat; people don't look at any
thing else; in fact, it not only covers his head
but the defects OF all sorts which would be-
mond has the most stylish and perfect art
cles at his store on Main street, in Temple
Block, that can be made.
Volumes OF testimony in favor of HALE's
HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR as a spe-
cifc for throat and lung diseases are pouring
in from all parts of the country,
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
dAw
F. Adam, merchant tailor, has just receiv-
ed an elegant lot of cloths, cassimeres and
suitings ofthe latest popular patterns. The
stock is probably the largest OF its kind to be
found in the city, and no one can fail to be
suited in making selection. Call on
Adam, Spring street, for your stylish suits.
sepltf
Moore's Restaurant, on Commercial street,
is the proper place to 60 for a good meal, with
good cup OF coffee or tea to drink with it,
There is probably no restaurant on the Pacific
coast where so many of the substantials ana
SO many of the luxuries may be had for 25 cts
Don't forget the place-Moore's Restaurant,
Commercial street. Private eating rooms have
been neatly fitted up for the accom- mediation
of ladies. i5-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-14

The most prominent building in the
world to-day is the old State House in
Philadelphia. If you go there and all
in at old Independence Hall, you can
see the old cracked bell, the original
Declaration of Independence, and the
genuine commission issued 20 WASH
ington as Commander-in-C Chief of our
armies. These relics are attracting
much attention.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-14
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
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., 1876-05-14

WE have read the Presidents
speech at the opening of the Centen-
nial. We will aver that Secretary
FISK, the Sancho Panza of the White
House did not write it. We will take
it for Granted that it is an original
effusion.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-14

At the meeting of the Executive
Committee of the Fourth of July cele-
bration yesterday reports were re-
ceived from the Literary and Fire
works Committees, after which the
Committee went into an election of
Marshal of the Day. They selected
Under Sheriff H. M. Mitchell for the
position.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-14

CHICAGO has as bad time between
the contestants for the Mayoralty as
we have between the Council and the
Board of Public Works. The Mayor
atty contest in the Queen City is hot
but ours is hotter.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-14

"And can'st thou always love me
thus, Nellie ?n She answered with
smile and said she would if he prom
ised to always buy his clothing at the
great Important, under the Lafayette
Hotel.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-14

PRESIDENT GRANT has gone to
Washington, and Dom PEDRO to Will
migton, Delaware.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-14
DISSOLUTION OF C0PARTNERSHIP.

THE copartnership heretofore existing be-
tween ]; A. Nelson and c. f. Merriam in
the confectionery business, under the firm
name OF Nelson 4 Merriam, is this day dis
solved by mutual consent Mr.. Nelson retir-
ing from the business.
]. A. NELSON.
Aprii xstn, 1873. maya-2w