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Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-28

Holmes, A Evan, s Owens.
Stage arrived on time last eve from
the South, made close connection with
the train going North.
San Franefsc0 News.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 27.-In the Sd
District Court to-day Theodore Leroy
filed a complaint against the Spring
Valley Water Company and Alameda
Water Company. The complaint al
leges that William c. Ralston, Chas.
Webb Howard, Charles n. FELTON, and
J. NJ. Reyder, who controlled major
lty of the Alameda Co.'S stock, con-
spired to obtain control of the Spring
Valley Water Co., with view to
selling the Alameda Water Works to
the latter company for price exceed
ing their value and for their own pri-
vate use selling property Of both COM
panies, to the city. Charles Haskell,
who is also defendant to the suit,
and who owned lands bordering on
Alameda Creek, delivered the right OF
the same to RalstOn with the under
standing that on giving information
of the scheme he would receive $50,
0O0 worth of Spring Valley stock. E.
II. Dyer, Deputy Surveyor General, ,
also it is alleged, in consideration OF
$50,0O0 worth of stock, unlawfully
gave RalstOn aud his associates infor-
nation with regard to the water sup
ply of Calaveras and made contract
to transfer to them certain mountain
lands in Calaveras. Chas Mclaughlin,
grantee of the Western Pacific Rail-
road entered into similar contract, it
is alleged, in view of prospective &C.
quisition of $4,000 worth of stock.
kalston, it is further alleged, bribed
a majority of the Board of Supervi-
sors with $1,000 each to elect T. r.
Scowden, who was mere creature, it
is said, in Ralston's hands, and who
was to report upon various supplies of
water. Agreeably to this contract
ScOwden was elected, and in conside-
ration of stock of the Spring Valley
Water Company reported favorably
to the water supplies to which Nc
Laughlin, Haskell and Dyer held the
title. Subsequently, it is alleged, Raj
ston procured the election of Board
of Trustees of the Spring Valley Com
p my, aud succeeded in selling to that
company for $780, 900 the franchise
OF the Alameda Water Company,
which was not worth $4,000. In con-
sideration OF these alleged frauds the
Court is petitioned to declare the acts
of the Trustees elected in December,
1874, void; that the defendants be re-
strained from disposing of any of the
ST. 200, 900 of bonds issued for the pur-
chase of the Alameda Company's
works,an that they be Cancelled; also,
that the claims of innocent bondhold-
rs,of whom plaintiff claims to be one,
be held valid as against the Spring
Valley Water Company.
Silver coin 4 to and trade dollars
Z to per cent. discount. Greenbacks
SO3 buying and 80 selling.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-28

their fleets to the Bosphorus at once.
whatever may be their final destina-
tion as to which side of the question
they may espouse. This Government
has no advices as yet from the Amer
lean Consul at Salonica regarding the
recent massacre at that place. AS soon
as the massacre became known at
Nice, Rear Admiral Worden, COM
manding the U. S. European fleet,
proceeded at once in his flagship, the
Franklin, to Salonica to look after our
interests. The other ships of the fleet
were ordered to follow. After look
ing into affairs at SaIonica the fleet
will proceed to Bosphorous to look af-
ter and protect the American interests
in that quarter. The Government is
without any official advices relative
to the proposition said to have been
made by the Colonial Government of
Spain to pawn the customs revenue of
Cuba, and British capitalists, in order
to raise funds to suppress the revolt In
that island, even If true, and the re-
suit should be the perpetuation of Af-
rican slavery in Cuba, this Govern
ment cannot interfere to prevent 1t.
The Case or winsIOw.
WASHINGTON, May 27th.-The de-
cision of the Government not to pros
ecute Lawrence on charges other than
those for which he was extradited, and
to which he has plead guilty is the ac-
tion of the Department of Justice
alone and can have no significance in
connection with'the controversy over
the WlnslOw case, except such as may
be given by the British Government,
and should 1t accept the decision as
equivalent to a pledge on the part of
this Government that Winslow will
not be tried for the charges other than
than those on which his extraditiOn
is asked.
Case Of Davenport.
NEW YORK, May 27th.-The Con-
gressional sub Committee investigat-
ing the Department of Justice In this
city, continued their inquiries to-day
at the Astor House. Marshal Fiske
testified relative to the appointment
and payment of large number of
special Marshals in the election of
1871. Joseph H. Choat, President of
the Union League Club, and a former
member of the Committee of seventy,
explained the relations between that
Committee and John J. Davenport.
The election of 1871 had cost the Com
mittee of Seventy $4,000. The Com
mittee paid Davenport for his services
$20,00O. The witness knew Daven.
port received money from the Gov
ernment and also from private SUBJ
scription to detail men to prevent
election frauds, but this money was
not sufficient for the purpose. The
Committee were satisfied with Dav-
enpoft's work and believed he did his
best to prvent frauds.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-28

RECENTLY game of poker in
Washington between two of our poll
ticians and a member of London
banking firm result I'd in leaving
$4,000 in the hands of "sport."
The game lasted thirty-six hours.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-28
Removal.

Messrs. Johannsen & Co. have rem owed
their large furniture warehouse from Ducom-
NUNS building to the building on Main ST.,
near First, formerly occupied by L. Roeder
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 d Co. hope to keep pace
with fhe growth OF their business and give
their customers the best establishment 0fthe
kind In the city
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-28

Peakers returned swearing th at there
was no gold in the country aud want
ed to hang w. M. BYERs of the Dem
yer NeOS and SAM CURTIS for having
so reported.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-28

THE Omaha Herald says that "Cap-
tain A. L. PATRICK has seven pounds
of Black Hilps gold, that resembles
the specimens brought from Colorado
in 1859 after whole army Of Pixies
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-28

An exchange says: 1.-The crowning
of the May Queen passed off very
pleasantlyIin Killingly, Connecticut.
We do not remember, just now, any
record of a queen mounting her throne
dressed in water proof and a pair of
rnbbers, with slice of pork done up
in red flannel around her throat; but
these old historical costumes always
strike one strangely at first.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-28
Latest kilograms.
Dispatches Of American Press Ass0cia.
tion by A. d r. Telegraph 90.
ESPECIAL TO THE HERALD. !
PACIFIC COAST.
For Los Angeles.

CALIENTE, May 27th.-The Tele-
graph Stage OH time with the follow
ing passengers for Los Angeles =
Jas Kerr, E Meyer, J Herford, A w
Holmes, A EVAN, S Owens.
Stage arrived on time last eve from
the South, made close connection with
the train going North.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-28

Mr.. R. J. McNabb, of Argyleshire,
Scotland, is at the Pico.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-28
The Mustang Rider.

New YORK, May 27th.-Geo. Parker
has so far recovered from the effects of
his late ride that it is announced that
he will next Thursday attempt to ride
three hundred miles with thirty mus
tangs i'm fifteen hours at Fleetwood
Park. The race will commence at 4
A. NJ. and end at 7P. M.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-08-08

The New York EceAiqg Post, Re-
publican, and supporter of Hayes. says
of Mr.. Tilden's letter: 1T is an ample
'aLd careful document showing that Ia
'miliarity with his su. lect which comes OF
patient study and large experience. The
ends which Gov. Tilden keeps in view
will be everywhere agreed TO. The diff
'ferences will occur upon the means by
(which he proposes to secure those
ends" or Mr.. Hendricks letter the
Post says Governor Hendricks views
of civil service are just. We may doubt
whether the Democrats will do what
Coy. Hendricks advised them to do
But the advice is not the less sound for
that reason"
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-08-08
THE LETTERS or ACCEPTANCE.

If any one thing had been necessary to
the more harmonious union of an al
ready united Democracy, to excite addi-
tional enthusiasm in an already enthusl-
astic party. it has been furnished in the let
tiers of acceptance of Mr.. Tilden and MIR.
Hendricks. given to the public on last
Saturday. Mr.. Tilden's letter is the let
ter of statesman, the product OF a
| mind that grasps the political questions
of the hour. weighs their vast impor-
lance and whose possessor feels that he
has the ability and the will to handle
| them to successful issue. Mr.. Tilden s
understanding OF the financial question,
of the causes which have impeded
resumption of specie payments and his
plan for removing these causes, ARE stated
in terms as plain as they are vigorous.
He has addressed himself to the common
comprehension of the people, and he
who runs may read. Mr.. Tilden's letter,
so far as it deals with the kindred sub
jects of taxation, the national finances
and resumption of specie payments, Is
treatise on the money question
alike admirable in soundness Of
doctrine, plainness of diction and con-
ciseness of expression.
Mr.. Tilden's position, and purposes if
elected, in regard to the South, to the es-
Enlistment of "a cordial fraternity and
good will among its citizens, whatever
| their race or color. who are now united
| lin the one destiny of common self
government. will secure the approval
and excite the admiration of every patri-
otto citizen in the North and in the South.
Mr., Tilden discusses the question of
civil service reform in an eminently SEN
sible and practicable manner. He eN-
presses his conviction that no reform can
be made permanent until constitutional
provision limits the president to one term.
las through. this solemnity only can he
be efiectually delivered from his greatest
temptation to misuse the power and pat
'ronage at his disposal
Mr.. Hendricks letter, in Its express
sion of his opinions on all the SUBJ
jects now agitating the public mind.
is one to which Democrats and patriots
every where may enthusiastically sub
scribe. 1t has been the aim of the Re-
publican press since the st. Louis nomi-
nations. to spread the impression that the
candidates were irreconcilably opposed
to each other on the question of specie
resumption. The letters have put an
end 10 the further reiteraton of.this false
hood. The Democratic candidates are
united in all essential particulars. The
Democratic party is united, and a grand
victory will crown the candidates and the
party in November.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-08-08

and may not hear of the call for an extra
meeting of the committee until too late.
The Kumlcr faction, therefore, took 1t
upon themselves to send Colonel Charles
Butterfield as proxy, who goes instructed
to vote for Ben Harrison. | have good
authority for saying, however, that
Veatch will return in time TO take the
morning srain. and will be at the meeting
in time to express the will of Morton,
which think is that Foster should be
nominated. Foster is no speaker, and.
like many of the Republicans who have
sought refuge from current political
strife. made record before he was called
to occupy his present position, which,
in the event of his nomination. will be
placed upon the worlds bullctin-boards
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-08-08
QUARTERLY REVIEW FOR JULY

The British Quarterly Rerie,o for July
has been republished by the Leonard
Scott Publishing Co., Al Barclay street,
New York. We give summary of the
contents:
/. 1.-The Illyrian Emperors and their
Land" This article. written by Edward
a. Freeman, author OF the Norman
Conquest of England" treats of the
Roman emperors who claimed Illyria as
their birthplace more particularly OF
Diocletian; and his achievements both in
polity and art. Something is said, also.
in extenuation of his persecution Of the
Christians.
III. The Unseen Universe The line
of argument adopted by the authors of
1.-The Ulseen Universe seems TO be
fairly presented. and the reviewer con-
cludes with the hope that the artificial
barriers between science and religion will
eventually be removed.
III. "The Revolution and Catholic
ism This article takes the political
rather than the theological view OF the
question, presents us with the leading
ideas popularity identified with "revolu-
tion," and considers show far, in case
society is in danger of being destroyed by
the Revolution, Catholici I'm is in posi-
ton to save it"
". The Independence and integrity
Of the Ottoman Empire" Written by
DR.. Landwith, tor twenty-five years a
resident of Kars. Pictures the wretched
condition of the empire, describes the
seat OF war, and indicates the difficult po-
sitions of the interested European coun-
tries.
V. drunkenness and Proposed Rem
edies." After some statistics, showing
| the rapid increase of drunkenness, and an
| exposition of the various plans proposed
for its suppression, the writer expresses
little confidence in any of these measures,
and believes that It will be found most
eflectual to have "the rich and well-to-do
live more among the poor, and set them
an example of self-control, of freedom
from luxury, and superiority to tho
temptations OF their own station"
VI. "Cycles in Trade" The writer
does not believe that panics go in cycles
and attempts 10 show that the present
period of reaction has its own special
| causes.
| VII. "rhe Political Career Of Mr.
Disraeli.' Starting from the year 1887
We have graphic account of Disraelr
changes Of opinion, "a cursory view O
his most Interesting appearances, an(
a general estimate of his powers. Tn,
writer concludes that lit is not easy L
estimate the demoralizlng effects of Mr.
Disraeli's supremacy, "but finds in it som
consolation to remember that his caree
Is likely to remain unique
Contemporary Literature'is is as ful
and varied as usual.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-08-08
The True Inwardness OF the Orth
Resignation.

Especial Dispatch to the Cincinnati Enquirerl
EVANSVILLE, IND,, Aug. 3.-The resig-
nation OF Orth was no surprise 10 the
party leaders here. Ever since the re-
moval OF the Democratic candidates for
supreme judges. the Republican party
managers OF Evansville have been very
determined. Last Saturday about
dozen of them held a caucus here, at
which Colonel John w. Foster was pres
ent, the object being TO prepare a protest
against Orth's candidacy that would
force him either to withdraw or assure
him southern Indiana would vote solidly
against him at the polls. The meeting
was the supplement TO meeting held
several evenings ago by a score OF Re-
publicans, headed by Hon. ID. b.
Kumler, the acknowledged leader
of the party in southern Indiana,
at which 1t was arranged
that letters should be sent to Orth by
lions OF the state, declaring that he could
not unite the party vote, and frankly re-
questing him to retire. AT the meeting
held Saturday, Mr.. Foster, United States
minister 10 Mexico, counseled modera-
ton. lie had often witnessed local dis
satisfaction with nominations, but had
always observed that as the canvass pro-
crossed everybody squared up to the
mark. But his colleagues were ineXOr-
| ably opposed to Orth, and the caucus be-
| fore adjourning requested Colonel Foster
| to visit Lafayette and request IN person
| the resignation. The knowing ones
here, however, intimate that Fosters
| half-hearted opposition in the causus to
the removal of Orth was only made tor
effect, and that thirty days ago he was
notified by Morton that Orth must
come OIL. and that he declined TO do
so after having thrown up
his position as minister to Austria,
and that it was proposed by Morton and
| agreed TO by Foster that he should come
home and run for governor, and give
Orth his place as minister TO Mexico
The fact that the Orth who has hereto,
fore obstinately refused TO resign. sent in
his surrender while Foster was interview.
ing him at Lafayette, and that Foster
having secured copy OF Orth's letter,
gave it TO the press the day before Ortll
was to explain his connection with tn,
Venezuelan affair In indianapolis, to-
gether with the fact that Foster went di
rect from Lafayette to Washington, and
that MOrton's most trusted friends il
indianapolis are openly declaring thai
Foster VIII be Orth's successor, justifies
me in asserting that Foster will be nom
mated for governor by the state central
committee, and that Orth will be ap-
pointed ministsr TO Mexico. General
James &. Veatch, the collector OF
internal revenue, is a member of The
committee from this district. He is d
creature OF Morton, as is almost every
other member of the state central com.
mittee, but he is now absent at Rockport
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-08-08
NEW YORK CITY,


WHEREAs Thomas Sullivan. by his certain
w sale mortgage, duly executed, delivered
and recorded, In the recorder S onlce of Alexan-
der county, State of Illinois, in Book o."
Page 2ga, did convey To the undersigne Isaac
Valdez, (Which said mortgage bears date the
first QsD day of November, Il, d., Is75) the
following described real estate, lying and be-
ing in the city Of Cairo, county Of Alexander,
and state of Illinois, to-wit: Lot numbered
thlrty-eight (isl. in block numbered nfty- four
l'D, TO secure the payment of his certain prom
lssory note bearing even date with said mort
gage. for the sum of sixty OO-lO0 dollars, with
interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum
from date, until paid. And whereas, the said
Thomas sullivan having made default in the
payment of the money so secured to be paid as
aforesaid; now. thefore, l, the undersigned
mortgagee aforesaid. under and virtue of the
mortgage aforesaid, hereby give notice that
VIII, ON saturday, the 10Th day OF August. AT
the hour Of O'Clock, D. m, A. d.. ls76, sell at
public yendue to the highest bidder for cash.
ut the front door OF the court house, in the city
OF Cairo, county of Alexander and State Of nli-
nois' the real estate SO conveyed to MIN by the
said mortgagor. Terms of saie-Cash in hand.
ISAAC Valdez, Mortgage.
Cairo, llls., July 18th, 1876. 7-ls-dld'
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..Free whisky and Amnesty.

[Cincnnati Commercially
The president has conditionally par
doned Adler and Furst. distillers, of st.
Joseph. Mo-. who were convicted of con-
spiracy to defraud the revenue. Ihey
are to pay their fine of $4,000 and go
free. The clcmency OF the executive
ought not be limited. Uncle Billy Nc
Kee, Joyce, Mcdonald aud the rest still
languish in penitentaries and jails. No
friend of Bristow is permitted to escape
the presidential wrath and why should
the victims of their unworthy attempt to
enforce the laws and collect the revenues
be cruelty confined? "Free whisky and
amnesty ought to be the motto OF the
administration.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-08-08
A NEW YORK MEDIUM

A divorce suit has just been concluded
in New York city in which the husband
was spirit medium. His spiritual
work was somewhat different from the
ordinary mediums. He claimed that he
could answer, without opening them. let
tiers sent him through the mail addressed
10 deceased persons, and for this he
charged two dollars in advance. The
wife of the medium showed a guam
tity of this correspondence" in
court and little tea kettle which
she said he used Tor the purpose of I'M
sealing the letters sent by the credulous
writers 10 the spirits. The correspond
ence was from fathers inquiring whether
their children were happy in the spirit
land from brothers about sisters from
wives asking their husbands how TO Ego
to work." and several are from daugh-
tiers relating their trials and cares to de-
ceased mothers. Nearly all these credu-
lous people were in the hope of being
mediums, and inquired how best 10 be-
come developed"
The following copy of an explanatory
circular sent by the medium to his cor
respondents was shown:
DEAR -: 1 am controlled by one
spirit purporting 10 be my guide, who is
scribe Tor the spirits, delivering lin his
own handwritlng) what is dictated to
him by the spirit communicating.
am in normal mot trance) state,
but unconscious OF the composition.
My hand is moved 10 write from righ
TO lett (backwardsl independent OF my
will.
BY holding the written side up to In,
light the answer can be read.
The spirit letters should be securely
sealed, addressed 10 the spirit, giving hi
or her name full, and signed by the
writer's name IN full, but no address OF
the envelope.
When left open they cannot be an
swered, my agency being only efiicien
when my mind is passive and blank u
both questions and answers.
Put your questions clearly, directly
briefly. The mixed and many kind de
feat the object OF the investigation.
would advise my CORES pondents [,
register all letter containing money.
have my photograph for sale exhibit
ing my spirit guides hand and arm, take
while answering sealed letter.
TKRMs-For spirit letters, 81 and
three cent postage stamp. Photograph
Imperial size, fifty cents.
tiThe medium drove thriving busine
answering without opening" the spin
letters sent the deceased relatives.
was interfered with by his divorce sui
and having been thrown into duran
vile for non-payment OF alimony grant.
to his wife. She stated in court ths
when released, he would remove TO q
other state and enter anew on the work
deceiying credulous and ignorant peopl
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-08-08

GEN. JAMES Il. CHALMERS, promi-
nent citizen Of Mississippi, made am adj
dress at public meeting IN Vicksburg last
Wednesday night. During the course OF
his speech, Gen. Chalmers said he had
made speech few days previous to
the negroes on Ex-Governor Alcorn's
place, and at its conclusion torty-six col
ored men went forward and enlisted un-
der the Democratic banner. "He did
not believe that the negroes, who were
born and reared in the South, hated the
white people, and nothing but the lies OF
'carpet-baggers, and the oaths which
they had administered TO the ignorant
race. kept them from voting with the
Democratic party. The intimidation
used by the carpet-baggers must stop
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-08-08

THE New York Sun, Independent,
says of Governor Tildn's letter
"Gov. Tilden's letter OF accep.
lance is the strongest, clearest,
'ablest, most statesmanlilie, most sugges-
tive and most satisfactory political docu-
'ment that has been laid before the pub
lie within a period of time. Gov. Hen
'drlck's letter sustains the principal po-
'sitions of Tilden, and leads us to believe
that they are thoroughly in cooperation
respecting all the great measures OF pub
'lic policy now before the country
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-08-08

The New York Herald, Independent,
SAYS of Gov. 1ilden's and Gov. Hend-
rick's letters "They are discreet and
able documents. If Gov. Tilden's
friends can inspire the country with be-
lief in his power to carry out his
pledges with out any peril to the
achievements of the war from the advent
of the new party, the desire for a
change is SO widespread that his canvass
may be winning one"
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-08-08

THE croakers are still trying to circu-
late the belief that the Eads' jetties are a
failure. The latest attempt OF the kind
was the letter of Mr.. j. A. Hayward in
the Chicago Times. which the st. Louis
Republican denominates Tissue of lies"
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-08-08

COMMODORE VANDERBILT, who has
been lying very i'll in the city of New
York tor days, is better, and his family
believe no will survive his present i'll
ness. Vanderbilt is worth from forty to
sixty millions of dollars.