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Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15
San Diego Items.
From the World OF the 18th. |


The grain in the Cajon is looking
we'll since the late rain, and now
promises goodly crop, if nothing
shall happen hereafter to cut it short.
The grain in most places stands thick
upon the ground, and has a good
height.
Lieutenant Story had the misfor-
tune to drop his pistol at Tecate Val
ley, from which he has sustained a
slight wound in his hip. We suppose,
as it is in the line of the Lieutenant's
business, the wound will soon cure up.
A little talk with bee men enables
us to hope that the season for this
work is to be very propitious one, as
the colonies are reported as strong and
vigorous, the feed promises to be abun-
dant, and the bee, up to this time, not
merely feeding himself but, in some
places, storing some honey, as at DR..
Johnson's apiary, on the Sweetwater,
where he has eighty colonies.
The weather for some days past has
been quite too cool for this section of
the country, accompanied by frosts,
which, we are told, are unusual. Old
residents say this is the coolest Win
ter they have ever seen in San Diego.
Yesterday evening the wind was blow
ing from the North, right from the
mountains of San Bernardino, which
are covered with snow; but fortunate
ly are an hundred miles off.
At Mrs. Smiths place, near the Ca
jon, sort of observation of the RAIN
fall has been kept. By it, nearer two
inches than one of rainfall occurred
up to Friday when the weather cleared
away. All along the road yesterday
we found water standing in places.
Another authority for the rainfall in
that valley is one inch, but we are dis
posed to divide between the two esti-
mates, and place it above the one and
below the other.
Our hotels are filling up with East
ern guests. The weather is delightful.
A letter from Julian says it has
rained very hard and every little gulch
and cailon is boiling, the fields are
green and the farmers anticipate a
grand season. All the mines are look
ing well and promise richly. There
is not an idle man in the camp.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15
The City Funds.

Yesterday rumor was started and
rapidly circulated TO the effect that
the city's funds were endangered by
the suspension of the Bank of TEMPLE
Il WORKMAN. The rumor was credi-
ted because to many, the circumstan-
ces connected with the custody of the
city's funds were not clearly under
stood. Some months ago the Council
by resolution authorized the City
Clerk to advertise that bids would be
accepted for the custody of the city's
funds, the award to be made to the
firm giving the highest rate of inter-
est, with satisfactory security. TEN
PIE & WoRKMAN's bid and security
being satisfactory. the money was or
dered to be deposited in their Bank.
To this order the City Treasurer de-
INJURED. He held that he had given
bonds for the safe keeping Ofthe mon
ey, and that he had q right to deposit
where he pleased. The Council never
enforced its order and the Treasurer
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15
Our Autocrats.

Whether o merit or demerit we will
not assume to say, but of the exist
ence of. the fact we are willing to wa
ger a large sum-which is that no city
in the State can select n council that
will GO off half cooked oftener, make a
greater number of mistakes and talk
more aud say less, than Los Angeles.
The latest blunder is always found in
the proceedings of the last session. At
the talking match on Thursday even
ing the Marshal was pre-emptorily or
dered to close y house, to conduct
which the proprietor had paid license,
and would at that moment have held
the city's license only that he had ap-
piled for reduction of the rate and
was waiting the action of the Coun-
Gil thereon. Now person at all ac-
quainted with the living ordinances
and resolutions under which this city
is partially governed, need not be told
that the Marshal is authorized to issue
license for the transaction of cer-
tain classes of business, and council
man ought to know that the Council
cannot close house or business hold
ing license thus issued until the au-
thority under which the Marshal is
sued it is revoked. The refusal of the
Council to license house, which, un-
der the law, is entitled to such license
savors of species Of hifalutin bombast
by no means creditable to the legisla-
tive body of an intelligent municipal
ity. If councilmen would consult the
City Attorney or some other lawyer
before indulging in.the past time of
riding rough shod over their own res.
olutions, they would avoid some awk-
ward blunders ana save themselves
the humiliation Of recoHsidering at
one meeting resolutions passed at the
meeting previous.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15

IT now seems evident that the city
will lose none Of its funds by the sus-
pension of the Bank of TEMPLE &
WORKMAN, but perhaps we may rea-
sOnably conclude that the escape was
more through good luck than good
management. 1t is no fault of the
Council that every dollar was not en-
quilted in the maelstrom of insolvency.
Time and again the HERALD has
urged on the municipal authorities
the Importance Of throwing a guard
aroGn the city's funds which would
protect the people against the possi-
bility of loss, but the warnings were
unheeded and ooh it's all right" was
the only response that could be elicit
ed. Now it is time this fast and loose
policy ceased. The people are already
loaded with taxes, and the money
they strain every nerve to pay must
be guarded and economical. If there
is nothing in the charter which au-
thorizes the Council to protect the city
against loss, then in the name of the
people, let us appeal to the Legislature
for the much needed authority, and
when we get it, let it be the duty Of
everyIcitizen to see that men are elect
ed to office who will not only obey the
law themselves, but insist that others
obey IL.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15

IT now seems more than probable
that Congress will so arrange affairs
between the two railroad companies
the Southern Pacific ami the Texas
Pacific-that We may reasonably hope
for An early completion of Southern
trans-continental road. 1t has been
apparent to all and admitted by the
unprejudiced that division of the aid
between the two companies with the
provision that each should build until
their respective roads met, as did the
Central and Union Pacific roads, was
the speediest and most practical way
Of securing the much needed thor
oughfare. The bill now before Con-
gress indicates that the matteri is fully
understood at the Capitol. The Uto-
plan idea of giving the Texas Pacific
Company monopoly of the route,
the right to build that entire road and
three hundred and fifty million dollars
to build it, now has no advocates and
is already regarded as a dead issue.
Let us have the road AS soon as possi-
BILE, and in order to do this, let those
build 1t who will loose the least time
in its completion.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15

REFERRING to the HERALD's an
nouncement that one of the next rail-
road extensions to be recorded is the
continuation of the road now termin-
sting at Anaheim on to San Diego,
the Union says the road would no
doubt be advantageous to the company
and that city, and the people would
welcome its coming most gladly. The
World asserts that there is now no
hostility felt by the people of San Die
60 toward the Southern Pacific. The
HERALD asserted months ago that the
only locomotive whistle heard in San
Diego within the next ten years would
be from an engine marked S. P. r. R.,
and We think the people of San Diego
county evince good sense in withdraw
ing their gaze from the Ten SCOTT
Jack o. lantern, and turning their at
tention to something with local hab-
itation and name.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15
DELAYED DISPATCHES.
San Francisco News.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 13.-The AS
sembly Committee on Commerce and
Navigation resumed its session this
morning. The investigation was con-
tinued throughout the day, and this
evening adjourned to Sacramento.
The committee was at loggerheads
on both days of its session. Pullen
and Barber, who desired most thor
ough examination of the shipping Of
this harbor, being bluffed and inn
peded by others of the committee, eX-
cited debates were frequent, and after
calling many witnesses gave damag-
ing testimony against certain vessels
of the various lines from this port.
The committee hurriedly adjourned,
Pullen and Barber voting against an
adjournment. 1t was understood that
the committee would personally in
spect vessels, but this they neglected
to do. ...0
The sales tonight of seats of Wade's
Opera House for opening was we'll at
tended, but bidders were few. Pre-
miums ranged from three dollars down
to fifty cents.
The installation of Caledonian Club
at Union Hall tonight was attended
by large crowd.
Henry Schultz was arrested to-
night with money and notes on his
person amounting to $1,000. He had
also bottle of chloroform and strych-
nine, two knives and pistol. The
charges against him were carrying
concealed weapons.
San Diego News.
SAN DIEGO, Cal, 13th.-The steamer
Monterey arrived this morning and
sailed again at noon for San Francisco
and way ports. She took hence S5
hogs.
The steamer Ancon sailed for San
Francisco this afternoon at four o. clock
Among the passengers here by the
Ancon was Henry Wells, Esq, Of the
firm of Wells, Fargo & Co., who will
spend the rest of the Winter with us.
The Unions letter from Ures Sono-
ra December S0th says nothing later
has been received from the Yaqui
country, but we have the following
from the seat of war:
On the 18th instant Menase, the COM
mandero of State troops sent 1l3 mount
ed men to the cafion on Huajara
which is the refuge, of many of the
Yaquis.
During the time of the freshets, a
descent was made at night and eight
or ten families were captured and
brought off as hostages. A large
amount of stock was also taken. His
mode of carrying war into the heart
of the Indian country will soon bring
them to terms.
The murder of Don Juan Luna by
Apaches, is confirmed.
A party of men under command of
Senior Velarde on their way to Quay
mas, from Sapuarifa, with $4,000 in
silver, were waylaid near Monton, De-
lano. and robbed of the treasure.
We have nothing later from the rev.
olutionists under Serna.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15

never complied with the resolution,
but continued to exercise full control
of the funds 50 far rs naming the place
of deposit was concerned. With this
explanation of a heretofore not under
stood matter, we proceed to give the
Information CLEANED from Dame Ru-
mors thousand stories of yesterday.
After hearing that the funds were
part lost, half lost and all lost, forty or
fifty times from as many different per-
sons, We proceeded to interview City
Treasurer MELLUs, and he gave us this
statement: The funds are all safe; he
drew the money on general deposit
out of TEMPLE & WoRKMAN's Bank
some time ago and he had but four
thousand dollars in the suspended
Bank when it closed its doors, which
is on special deposit. The City
Treasurer makes this statement and
we give it to the HERALD readers in
order that they may know what is
said by those who ought TO know
whereof they speak.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15

Hon. G. l.. CLARKsoN, Agricultural
editor of the Iowa State Register, the
leading daily of the State published
at Des Moines, arrived on the Senator
yesterday and is stopping at the Pico
House with his wife. Mr.. CLARKsoN
is prominent Iowa farmer and has
been more or less in public life for the
past twenty years. He will spend the
winter in Los Angeles and vicinity,
and will probably favor his paper with
letters regarding our resources, etc.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15

and that he will be produced upon the
stand, to the confusion of his fellow
conspirator Babcock, as soon as the
trial opens. The facts pointing to the
accuracy of this information are well
grounded, though Government off,
cials refuse to give any information
in the matter. His testimony will
undoubtedly settle the cases of Mckee
and Mcguire, which have heretofore
hung upon a slender thread, render
ing the conviction of Babcock almost
a certainty, and destroying the possI-
bility of the success of new trial. In
any case, the evidence of Everett is
valuable, mainly as a link in the gem
eral chain of testimony, and may be
said to complete the legal develop
meats on the part of the prosecution.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15

Litelps Lining Age bearing date
January Sth, contains The True Eas-
tern Question, by Edward A. Free
man, Fortnighay Reciew; an install
ment of "The Dilemma" one of the
remarkable stories of the time; Walt
Whitman's Poems, by Peter Bayne,
Contemporary Rerie,c; The Curate in
Charge, by Mrs. Oliphant; In q Stu
diO, by w. w. Story, BlackwOod,.
West Indian Superstitutions, COntem-
pordry Reuie,o; Hindoo Proverbs, The
Globe; and the usual choice poetry
and miscellany; making all together
very attractive and valuable number
for the week. With fifty-two such
numbers, of siXty.four large pages
each, (aggregating over 1900 pages a
year, the subscription price ($S) is
low; or still better, for $l0.50 any one
of the American $4 4menthlies or week
lies is sent with The LiUing Age for a
year, both postpaid. The present is
the second weekly number of the new
year and new volume. Little & Gray,
Boston, are the publishers.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15
EASTERN NEWS.
Republican National Convention.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan, 13.-The
Republican National Committee met
this morning at the Arlington House
and was called to order by ex-Gover-
nor Morgan, of N. Y, who said the Ma
tional Committee had assembled for
the purpose of taking the first steps
for the Presidential campaign. Its
duties were very simple, being the
fixing of time and place for holding
the National Convention. The Clerk
Hon. VIM. c. Chandler, called the
roll, when it was found that Is Origi-
nal members were present and Is by
proxy. Quite a lengthy discussion
was had on the relative merits of diff
ferent cities as proper places for hold
ing the Convention. Gen. Garfield
spoke at length in favor of Cincinnati
ii or Cleveland, "not only because
Ohio is one ofthe leading States, but
because the Republican party cannot
afford to lose her vote in the coming
contest" Several ballots were taken
without result, the last being: Cincin-
natl, %; Philadelphia, 16; Chicago 7;
2l votes necessary TO decide the aues-
ton. An adjournment was then had.
Senators Howe. Morton and Messrs.
VIM. {. Chandler. GOrham and Full
ton were appointed committee to
prepare and issue the call for the Con-
vention.
Congressional.
HOUSE.
In the House Luttrell introduced
the following bills, which were refer
red: To secure the speedy completion
of the Texas Pacific Railroad; to pro-
vide for the appointment of Board
of Admiralty for the improvement of
Mare Island Navy Yard.
SENATE.
The Senate confirmed as Postmas-
ters: James G. Peacock, San Bernar-
dino, Cal. J.. Walker, Woodland, CAL;
j. w. Goodwin, San Buenaventura.
Cal.
Kelley introduced a bill to appro-
pirate money for the improvement of
the harb0r of Coos Bay. Referred to
the Committee on Commerce.
The name of Henry E. Prickett was
sent in by the President for confirma-
ton as Associate Justice of the Su-
preme Court of Idaho.
MllCutil iIitlOuuCtu Il Dlll UOlldtlHS
the military road running from Asto-
ria to Salem, in the State of Oregon,
to the several counties through which
it passes. Referred to the Committee
on Military Affairs.
From Utah.
SALT LAKE, Jan. l3.-The Legisla-
ture this afternoon voted to admit E.
S. Foote, Gentle member from
Tooele County, who had been exclu-
ded on account of contested election.
The whisky Ring.
CHICAGO, Jan. 13th.-The Times
Washington special says: Such links
as were lacking in the chain of evil
dence in the Babcock case are under
stood now to be complete. This is
brought about by the unexpected en-
trapment of Everett, the Whisky
Ringite, who served as alternate with
Joyce and Babcock. When the cloud
burst upon the Whisky Ring he es-
capped, and bis absence was serious
drawback to the prosecution. 1t has
come to light within the past thirty
six hours that he has been appre-
hended by the Government detectives,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15
San sBernardino Items.
[Flom the Argus, Jan. llth

from TIE Argus, Jan. lltn
Mr.. J. f. Small who lives near our
town was in our office yesterday. He
says his tomato vines are three or
four years old aud they have tomatoes
all the year and the heaviest frost of
last Winter did not injure his young
corn that was five or six inches high,
and it was the coolest weather we
have had for twenty years. Cotton
wood trees and grape vines retain
their green leaves all Winter.
Day before yesterday two ears, be-
longing to the Telegraph party en-
gagged in constructing the line OH the
Southern Pacific railroad, while sta
toned at San Gorgonio summit, broke
loose and started down grade at a fear
full rate, on the descent. after trav-
cling about four miles they came in
contact with Halls construction cars
and with such force as to completely
demolish several OF them.
The heavy rains in San Timoteo did
not effect the railroad tack. No
place through the cafiOn did wash
occur.
On Sunday Doctor Barton latel v
from the East, was thrown from a
horse and seriously injured. 1t oc-
currea just Moth of our town.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15

ey they made a noise which aroused
her son-in-law, who took a revolver,
went down stairs and shot one of the
burglars named Phillip Hughes, of
Shamakin, dead, and wounded anoth-
er, who was carried off by his COM
rades.
Will Not return.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 14th.-An Evans
vile, Ind, special says 1T is generally
understood there that Foster will not
return to Mexico, but has been offered
and accepted the English Mission,
and he is to succeed General Schenck
in that position.
New YORK, Jan. lat. hit is expect
ed the list of Churches to be invited
by Mrs. Moulton and Plymuth
Church to mutual council will be COM
pleted to-day and given to the public.
The Council is called to meet on the
18th inst.
Heavy Failure.
NEW YORK, January 14th.-The
failure of Dickinson & Co., one of the
most prominent houses on Broad
street, has caused somewhat of dis
satisfaction. The bulls have posses
sion of the market; the bears are suf-
fering.
Missing Evidence.
Boston, Jan. 14th A Washington
special says the evidence in the Frost
Abbott case is missing, it having been
abstracted from the box in which it
was sent.
r,.af Suspended Brokers.
New YORK, Jan. 14th.-Dickinson
Il Co., the suspended Brokers, have
made an assignment to Franklin &
Carter. They decline to state their Ii
abilities, but say they believe they
have assets ample to pay them.
Creditors Meeting.
DETROIT, Mich, Jan. I4th-At a
meeting of the creditors of the extern
sive lumber firm of Widney & Co., at
Grand Rapids, yesterday, it was an
nounced that the assets would not pay
over fifty per cent. of the indebted
mesa which is believed to be between
100000 and $500, 200.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15
EASTERN NEWS.
TaImage on tho Bible.

CINCINNATI, o., Jan. 14th.-The
Exposition Hall was crowded last
evening to hear Talmage on the Bible
in public schools.
David Norris & Co., large fruit deal
ers and confectioners of Dayton, O.,
made an assignment yesterday. Their
assets and liabilities not known.
Burglars Shot.
PoTTsvILLE, Pa, Jan. 14th.-A ter
rible tragedy occurred at place call
ed Mahoney Township, between five
and six o'clock yesterday morning.
Five men broke in the house of q wild
ow named Bellner and succeeded in
getting $2,359, of which $1,000 was in
hard money. After securing the mon
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15
Medical Gard.

DR.. 7. C.. Gale, who graduated in the Ohio
Medical College in 1872, after practicing his
profession in Southern Indiana tor nearly
thirty-four years, has located in Los Angeles,
and respectfully tenders his professional SER
vices to those who ray choose to consult him.
Believing as he does that Southern California
is one of the best placss on the continent to
test the durability OF tubercular consump ption,
he will in conjunction with his general prac
tice, give that disease specal'attention. His
diploma will be cheerfully shown to any
gentleman who may honor him by calling TO
see the same. Office in Ducommun Building
with DR.. Burgess dec8tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15
SATURDAY. Is, 1876.

In this world there are 164, 900 miles
OF railroad in operation, and 10000
miles of the iron rail is in the United
States. Population considered, the
preponderance is greatly in favor of
the United States.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15
Latest kilograms.
Dispatches of American Press AssOcia-
tiOn by A. d. r. Telegraph Go.
ESPECIAL TO THE HERALD. !
For Los Angeles.

CALIENTE, Jan l2th.-The following
passengers for Los Angeles left ON
the Telegraph Stage Line to-day:
o w White, C P Head, Mr.. Synder,
A G Smith and wife, G NJ Hawkins,
G Vandermork, p Judd.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15
In Hoe Signo vinces.

Collections promptly made in all parts of
California, Nevada, Arizona, Montana and
New. Mexico. Hard times made easy by
leaving your accounts for collection with
tile Collection Agency, room 9, over the Come
mercial Bank, Main street, Los Angeles. All
monies paid over upon receipt of same.
novl6tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15

The Bank of California advertises
5000 of its shares to be sold to pay as
sessments. We can all remember the
time when the shares of this institu-
tion commanded a handsome pre-
MUM.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15
Eos Aaseles Aerald

THE DAILY and WEEKLY HER
AID has more than double the cir
culation of any other paper published
in Southern California. Business men
recognize it accordingly as the best
advertising medium South of San
Francisco. feasas hs
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15

Rumored that Foster, late Minister
to Mexico, has been offered English
mission.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-15
NEW TO-DAY.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
I HAVE this day sold to ELLIOTT & WARD
] my Interest in the
MERCANTILE LAW AND COLLECTION
OFFICE
Heretofore conducted by Armstrong & John
ston, and cordially refer our patrons to our
successors.
GEO. A. ARMSTRONG.
January 18th, 1876.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1876-07-28
ID. II. CHNMHEHLAIN.
Governor of South Carolina.
Col. Higginson on the Hamburg Mas
sacre.

Col. ThoS. W. lIiwwinSon connmuIni-
Gates Ia the New York Times his views
concerning the massacre at Hamburg"
:. G.. which are particularly interesting
hccalISr of the independent political
position occupied 10y the writer. and
also hccaII>c of his personal know ledge
of Prince Rivers. the c"l"lcd magistrate.
who has been brought into prominence
in connection with the affair. We give
Col. lIig.in>on'> letter in tull below:
"T0 Hc Edifor Of the .Ncr lo,k Times ::
Allow me to call Your attention to Il
remarkable circumstance in the recent
Hamburg massacre. namely. that after
the captured mllitiamcn had been shot
down. the colorcd magistrate. before
whom the ease had been brought. WAS
compelled To flee for his life. and his
house was sacked. Yet all accounts
agree in saving that his only share in
he affair had consisted in an cndcavor
to keep the peace. he having gone 50
far a> to advise the colorcd militiamrn
t" give mp their arms to him. That he
should have been included in the zen
rral brutality shows the bitter hostility
of race in which the whole affair origi-
mated.
Mr. Rivers. the magistrate in qucS-
ti"n, j. we'll known to me and to many
others ut the North, having been for
more than three Years the Color Ser
geant of my regiment durin" the civil
war. He l. Il man of uncommon mental
and phl seal power. and natural lead
cr of his people. He could read and
write even before the war, was thorough