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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12

WE have rarely had occasion to
observe political movement lose
force in the ratio which has char
acterized the Workingmen's organ
ization in California. The seat of
its power, on the supposition that
1t had any, was San Francisco.
Internal dissensions have so
racked it, however, that it is very
doubtful if 1t will show any marked
vitality, even in the Golden Gate.
We have, in that city, the specta.
Gle of the Kearney and Knight
tickets-an ALTERATION which will
be fatal to any chance of the
movements influencing the cleo
tion in the State at large. "Divide
and conquer" has been an adage
that has ruled the world from the
earliest days. With the Working
mems vote dissipated on two sets
of candidates, its significance in
State politics is entirely lost.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12

WE acknowledge receipt of an
extra of the Ventura Signal an
nouncing that Mr.. Brice Grimes,
OF that place, amongst others, had
been nominated for delegate to the
Constitutional Convention. While
we have not the pleasure of know
ing Mr.. Grimes personally, we
learn that he is gentleman emil
nently fit for the post. For reasons
stated elsewhere, however, we de-
cline to hoist the ticket to our mast
head. 1t is not only of doubtful
authority, as it appears to us, but
it is too late in the field for practi-
cal results. We trust that never,
will the Democratic
party be left in such plight as we
find it to-day in California.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12

OUR friend Judge Lindley, in a
communication to a morning pa
per, has mistaken most egregiously
the scope of the Fifth Amendment
to the Constitution of the United
States in connection with that
plank OF the Democratic County
Convention which calls for the ab-
olition of the Grand Jury system.
AS Is pointed out by Democrat" "
in communication in yesterdays
Express, Chief Justice Marshall, in
the case of Blrron v. The Mayor
and City Council of Baltimore, Z
Peters 2i3, decided that "the fifth
amendment must be underst ood as
restraining the powers of the gen.
eral goyernm mt, NJ not appli-
cable t. the st ,tesu "Dempcrat'
seems to have given the M itter
careful! altenli III, an he cite,
Michi gan AS one of the States
which has abolish ii the Grand
Jury system. Tais correspondent
has Rendered unneces ,ary the re-
production of soma authorities we
had ourselves collected on the sub
ject.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12
European Gable News.
English CrOps-Grsin Market.

VA M a. ct'
LONDON, June 11th.-The Mark
Lane Express says: Speaking gen.
orally, the appearance of all cere-
ais is bulky, but the tendency of so
much moisture has been to develop
the plant at the expense of the
grain producing power, and, how
ever favorable the weather may be
during the next two months, ap-
pearances do not favor the pre-
sumption of more than bare aver
age yield, at any rate, as regards
wheat and barley.
The supplies of English wheat
have been moderate, both in
country markets and Mark Lane.
Sales were only practicable at q
decline of one to two shillings per
quarter, a reduction which growers
have accepted with manifest reluc-
tance. Foreign wheat has been
coming to hand freely. Trade
having been very dull, most of this
wheat has gone into store and a
material increase in stocks will
probably be apparent at the end of
the month. America, Russia and
Germany have been the chief
sources of supply, and from the two
first named we shall receive heavy
imports for some time. India may
also resume her prominent place
in the list of grain supplying terri
tories. AS regards trade there is
very little change, but there has
been a rather stronger feeling as
regards foreign wheat at reduced
prices of Monday, which were two
shiilings per quarter lower on the
week. Inquiry is chiefly from
country millers. Sales have been
to a great extent in q retail way,
Values have declined for all yari.
cites of cereal productions now that
the Congress is definitely settled
upon. In the opinion of corn deal.
ers, the influence of politics has
ceased as q factor in prices.
The Germau Liberals-Tne Con.
gress.
BERLIN, July 1.-THE leaders oil
the National Liberal Party are
here for consultation to determine
on their course of action. They
believe Prince Bismarck had de-
termined upon the dissolution oil
the Reichstag even before Nobe.
ling's attempt to kill the Emperor,
or that he would, at least, have re
convened the Rsichstag and ascer.
tanned the disposition OF that body
Their war cry will be like that Of
the French Republicans in theil
contest with the De Broglie minis
try and the result will be the re.
turn of the present Liberal mem
bers.
The Congress will be opeued BY
Prince Bismarck as President, by
submitting his memorandum
of points or resume of the sub
jects to be treated directly by the
Plenipotentiaries. A State ban,
quet at the Castle will be given The
Plenipotentiaries and their suites
on Thursday or Friday evening.
The original anticipation thai
the Congress would complete iti
labors in fortnight is thought
likely to be realized.
tn Favor of Dissolution.
BERLIN, June 1Ith.-rhe FEEDER.
al Council unanimously voted in
favor of the proposal to dissolve
the German Parliament.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12

IT is impossible to disguise the
fact that very little interest Is
taken in the Constitutional Con-
vention question. This is undoubt-
edly owing to the belief that 1t is
generally thought that the Consti-
tuition which will be formulated
will be beaten on the referendum.
This may or may not be the case;
but belief that it will be by no
means excuses the voter in neglect
ing the highest duty of the citizen.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12

FROM an inspection of the seve-
raj tickets throughout the State
we are satisfied that the Demo-
cratic party will have large plu-
rulity in the Constitutional Con-
vention. There are SO many nom
mating bodies, and party lines are
so completely obliterated that this
would seem to be a rash prediction,
but we believe the event will JUS
tify the prophecy.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12

Court decided that the govern
ment is entitled to recover five per
centum of the roads net earnings
from the 9th of November, 1869, to
the 5th of November, 1874, inclus-
i've, amounting to the sum of $l3,-
677 l6, and that the company Is
entitled to recover S5,9S 27 as one
half of tho compensation due from
the government for services rem
dered, and that the difference be-
tween these sums-to wit, $7,740 so
Judgment is rendered in favor of
the government and against the
claimants.
The Court also rendered decis-
ion in the case of the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company against the
government, to the effect that the
claimants are entitled to recover
for the voyage of the steamship
"Italy," of Peking, in the sum of
Sal, 1856 for carrying the U. s. mai Is
between San Francisco and China
in 1875. Judgment to the above
amount is given in favor of the
claimants and against the govern
ment.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12
Latest Eastern News.
Tho Potter Investigation.

WASHINGTON, June 11th.-Ex-
Representative G. B. Darrell was
sworn and, after long statement
with reference to many of the ap-
plicants for the position of Collector
of Customs, testified that Mat
thews, after he learned that the
President did not intend appoint
ing Governor Packard to the posi-
tion, urged his (Darrell's) appoint
ment; also that James E. Ander-
sons influence with Senator
Matthews helped TO secure his sup
port. Matthews saw the President
several times on the subject, and,
until the appointment of Smith,
thought the chances for Darrelps
appointment good.
Important Decisions by ths Court
OF Claims.
WASHINGTON, June 10th.-TLe
Court of Cl inns to-day rendered
all important decision in the case
of the Union Pacific Railroad
against the Government. The
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12
Herald Steam Printing House.

The Herald Steam Printing House is
not surpassed by any Job Printing office
on the Pacific Coast, outside of San Franz
cisco, In facilities for doing job work,
Low prices, good work and expedition
may be relied upon at this Office.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12

A Sunday school class in Will
mington, DEL, was asked who was
the author of the Psalms. Silence
ut first; then little hand was held
up. "I know" "Who?u asked
the teacher. ''Sam.n
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12
san Francisco Markets.

Sau
SAN FRANCISCO, June Il.-Flour
steady and quiet; City Mills super
fine S43@4s; bakers and family ex-
ira $5a@6; Oregon standard extra
$54; outside brands $5@5{. Wheat
dull; choice milling ST SO61 S5.
Barley demoralized; 1880 bags new
crop, the first receipt and of poor
quality. sold at SOC; old feed quoted
at 90@924. Corn quiet and firm;
large yellow ST 974@2 O5. Oats
dull and weak, feed Slt@l As. Hay
dull and unchanged. Potatoes de-
clining, new 81 5o@2, Wool un-
changed.
fOund Hanging Go ~ rfee-Rr.
elected.
STOCKTON, June l1tn.-Informa-
ton was brought to Coroner Blake
this afternoon of a body found
hanging to the limb of a tree on
Stanislaus river, near Murphy's
ferry. 1t seems to be the body of
an Italian, about 80 years old.
DIR. G. A. Shurtlef was reelected
Superintendent of the Insane Asy-
lum by vote of four to one, not
withstanding the numerous petit
tions from Democratic physicians,
the Democratic State and County
Committees and from prominent
Democrats to elect Democratic
Superintendent.
Preparations Against Indians.
TUscARoRA, New, June 1lth.-
Lieut.. Governor Adams arrived
here this morning with 100 guns
and ammunition. He left for Cor
nucopia this afternoon with &C
guns. He will take all necessary
steps for the protection of settlers
in the Northern portion of the
State. Nothing new from the
front to-day.
kitied by n ftiI-rOiitt:t Getting
warm.
EUREKA, CAL, June lIth. Will
liam Dixon, of Elk Ridge, on the
9th inst, while driving cattle, was
thrown from his horse and SO seri-
ously injured that he died the fol.
lowing day.
The political canvass is becom-
ing warm and the usual amount of
crimination is being INDUCED In.
It is forlorn hope with the so,
called Workingmen's candidates,
according to general estimation.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12

This is the way one of the ladies
who belongs to the Atlantic Month
lys "Contr1bution Club" remem-
bers things: General Forest was
buried the day my new hat came.
Hayes was inaugurated the Spring
1 made over my old silk. Dickens
died when Jennie was baby.
Lincoln was killed when Mary was
creeping. The civil war broke out
when Sallie was cutting her teeth.
The King of Spain was born the
year L was married.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12
For Sale at a Bargain.

land, paIt mesa and the other bottom or
sandy loan, near Fultons famous Sui
phur Wells, one mile from Railroad De-
pot, all under new board fence. will
mesa or orchard land, susceptible OF as
high state of improvement rs any In the
State. One of the finest artesion wells in
the country, with n fountain nine feet
NAV be used as an Ornamental fountain
and at the same time he used as motive
power, as well as for irrigation. A young
orchard, barn, dwelling, etc.; and will
sell farming implements, house, furni-
tuIe, etc., II desired.
Address, ii. RAMBOI,
my20tf Norwslk T.. o.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12
Democratic Nominations
coxsrlrUTIoNAL CONVENTION.

Election to take place Wednesday,,
June 10th.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12
Pacific Coast News.
$4,000 UNPAID.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 11th. THE
Committee appointed to investi-
gate the accounts of the May Fes-
tival met Bugbee's attorneys to-
day and were told that full state
ment was not yet ready. Unpaid
bills to the amount of S13, 900 have
been presented.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12
LAST NIGHTS NEWS.

Especial TO the Herald by the Western
Union Telegraph Company.l
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12
FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT,

&c. SHORE, EDw'D MARSHALL
J. w. WILLIAMS, JAMES L. ORR,
]. w. HARDING, CAMERON H. KING
HIP. IRVING, CHAS. A. SUMNER.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12
California Land claim.

WASHINGTON, June 1lth.-The
Senate to-day passed bill for the
adjudication of title to the land
claimed by jose Apis and Pablo
Apis in California.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12
Off Oh Il scout.

FIT. MCKINNEY, Wyoming, June
llth.-Gen. Merritt, with eight
companies of cavalry, left here
yesterday for camp on Clear
Fork Creek, about fifty miles dis.
tant, where he will remain for the
purpose of scouting, etc.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12
suriender of Cnban Insurgents.

New YORK, June 1lth.-The So
called Brigadier, Gui!lermo Mon
caca, and Col. Frere, with one
thousand men and nine hundred
members of insurgent families,
comprising those who were unable
to cross the swollen river q few
days ago and being the last of the
Cuban insurgents, have surrender
ed at Baracoa and Cobre.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12
Putser's Letter 10 Matthews.

PUtter's Letter 40 Matthews.
WASHINGTON, June 1lth. The
following is the text of the letter of
Chairman Potter to Senator Mat
thews, delivered with the subpoena:
House OF REPRESENTATIVES,, /
Washington, June 10, 1878. !
SIR: I have the honor to ac-
knowledge the receipt of your let
ter of the Sth instant, declining to
accept the invitation of the Com.
mittee of Investigation, etc., of the
House of Representatives to ap-
pear before the committee. They
have not felt at liberty to dispense
with your attendance, and have
directed that subpoena issue to
you, by resolution, of which 1 en-
close you a copy; but there is no
purpose of requiring your attend
ance at time that may interfere
with your official duties as Sena-
tory and there will be on the part
of the committee every disposition
to meet your convenience in re-
spect to the time of your attend.
ance.
l have the honor to be, very re-
spectfulIy, your obedient servant,
CLARKSoN N. POTTER,
Chairman,
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12
GIL. JONES,
"A MILY RO c z r Y,
NO. al SPRING ST.

A fall assortment of irst-class Family
Groceries, Teas, Coffee, Sugar, Butter,
Eggs, Bacon, Hams, Lard. etc., kept on
hand AT REASONABLE PRICES. fe2Otf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12
For Constitutional Convention

CHARLES LINDLEY Is hereby an
nounced as an Independent Candidate
for Delegate to the Constitutional Con-
vention. His platform will appear in
the Daily Republican of this city on FRI
day, June 7th. JEW
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-06-12
tn Favor OF Dissolution.

BERLIN, June 1Ith.-rhe Feder-
al Council unanimously voted in
favor of the proposal to dissolve
the German Parliament.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-19

rel shotgun looks as he said, You
amt a-tryiEg to get out oft, are your
The doctor, taking in the situation,
said, promptly, all hope being gone,
No, sir"
"That's right. l will fix everything
for you give you that black team OF
mine, and a light wagon to carry your
wife's things I" here the doctor shnd-
dered), and a thousand as a starter;
You can be married tonight, and
leave early in the morning. That III
suit, won't It'll"
"Yes, sir" answered Graham,
family. But on the judge turning to-
ward him he said: Yes, sir, GER
tainly."
After you get fixed at your post |
will come down and pay you a visit. |
have been thinking abont selling out
and moving to Texas for some time
it's getting crowded here, and things
are a-moving as slow as 'lasses in win
ter time"
Things were arranged as the old
Judge said. The marriage took place,
and the army received an addition to
its ladies in the person Of the Arkan-
sas Judges daughter, and DR.. Graham
has never regretted the obduracy Of
his father-in-la law or the unsophisti-
catednesS of his wife.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-19

musical aud dramatic artists. As they
leisurely walked along our streets
glancing into the shop-windows, their
curiosity turned almost TO horror
when they beheld the name of
EMMA ABBOTT
printed under the portrait of n who
might be intended TO represent the
fugitive bride. They had been parted
The indignant father was leaving no
stone unturned to capture his daugh-
ter. They knew the pursuers were
even then in Cincinnati. They did
not stop to read what was printed un-
der the name Emma Abbott. They
could anticipate that much. A pas
sing hack was hailed. 1t was only five
minutes Of o'clock Friday afternoon.
Here is S. if you make the Ohio and
Mississippi depot said the alarmed
reverend. The depot was made, and
next the couple appeared in Lawrence
burg. They hurried to the court
house, and summoned Clerk Tebbs,
and were informed that they must be
identified. Here was another dilem-
ma. As they left the courthouse, by
an extraordinary coincidence, Miss
Abbott met a man named Graham,
whom she had once known. Mr. Ora
ham, however, could not vouch for her
groom. Luckily he named q man who
knew both Mr.. Oliver and Miss Abb
bolt. His name is Sam Morrison, a
business mar of Lawrenceburg. He
was called, and his name was willing
" subscribed to their license. Then
they repaired to Hunts Hotel, where
Rev. Mr.. Wells, of the Methodist
church, was summoned. Prettier
than ever, after so many adventures,
the bride stood up in her black ala
paca, muddy though it was, and with
a vim said Eyes when asked if she
would take this man. etc. The
knot was effectually tied, the couple
were congratulated, and on the steamer
United States passage was taken tC
Madison, Ind, from whence, after re-
naming over night, it was the inten-
ton of the Rev. Nh. and Mrs. Oliver
to cross the river and to strike out OF
horseback through the interior fol
Bedford.
Mr.. Oliver said he would preacl
With his usual feryor to the BedforC
congregation this morning, and Mrs
Oliver announced her fixed determi
nation to open school as usual to-mor
row morning. We will wager a seal
skin sacque against an ulster that the!
will do just as they have said the,
would.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-19

A WAsHINGToN dispatch to the
Cincinnati Commercial states: Col
John G. Burch, of Nashville, Tenn,
a gentleman in every way ezcellently
qualified for the position is favora-
bly, mentioned for secretary of the
senate. Colonel Burch possesses SUI
perior qualifications and claims He
is a thorough business man, Of the
highest executive capacity, was grad
uated from Yale College, is an accom-
plished scholar and gentleman, a good
lawyer, and for years past has been
the principal proprietor and editor Of
the Nashville American, the central
Democratic organ of Tennessee, and
We might say Of the South, a paper
which has done much to develop the
resources and promote the welfare o
tho State. No man is more deserving
OF better qualified for the position
mentioned in connection with hi
name.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-19

wrapped in velvets and pampered with
dainties. Side by side with them, IRE
hosts Of other children, DIGGING their
footsteps with hungry eyes and OUT
stretched hands. They are naked and
famished and s~orrOwful. They look
at their more fortunate brothers with
awe and wonder, rather han envy.
Some of the baby faces are simply
duh and tired; others, who begin in
the cradle to make a fight against
death, are fierce and cunning. After
a while theyIwill begin the desperate
struggle against fate and their richer
brother, which is the whole of life to
them.
Is the German legend indeed a
fable2 Will not poor children meet
us to-day in every street ard alley
with their pale faces, and empty, JOY
less lives2 viii not the Christ-child
be there TO see and judge Now, be-
fore it is too late, is the time for
Christian hands to be out-stretched to
save them, body and soul. We need
not stop with weak sentiment. There
are ways of carrying our sympathy
into practical effect The orphans
home, school for the blind, and other
institutions give us a direct way OF
Offering aid. These are tried, trusty
and efficient organs of charity.
We feel quite sure thar the mothers
in this city will be influenced, to some
extent, by this appeal. As her dearly
loved children gather about her on
this happy day, she will contrast their
Joyous lives with those of the hun
dreds of little ones in the city whose
life history will be made up of wretch
edness and misery, unless the hand OF
Christian sympathyis out-stretched tc
aid them
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-19

Thursday evening, Dec. 10. ISIS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-19

srArE OF TEysEssrE, surLpr Cousrl

STATE or TENNESSEE, SHELBY COUNTY,
OFFICE County COURT CLERK,
MEMPHIS, Tenn, December Is, 1873.
ToJ, p. Sykes, Administrator, ETC., Of Mary
Oodsey, deceased.
HAVING suggested the insolvency Of the
IL. estate Of Mary Godsey, deceased, sou
are hereby ordered to give notice, by sdver-
usement IN some newspaper published within
the said State, and also AZ The courthouse
door Of Shelby county, for all persons having
claims against said estate, to appear and file
tho SAND with tine Clerk Of the County Court
authenticated in the manner prescribed by
law, on or before the 10th day Of March, 1879;
and any claim not filed on or before said day,
or before an appropriation Of the funds Of said
estate Is made, shall be forever barred, both
In law and equity.
Witness my hand, at ONCE, this 18th day
Of December, 1878.
OWEN DIVER, Clerk,
BY JOIN SHEA, D. G. 9L100-106-ll2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-19
THE sOIIDITY OF OUR BANKS AND
INSURANCE COMPANIES.

-
Is nevertheless a patent fact, that out
Of upward of two millions of dollars
worth (the exact figures are $2,l53,OOO)
of commercial or discounted paper,
held by twelve of our leading banks
and insurance companies, at the out
break of the late fever scourge, not
$1,000, all told, stands in danger of be-
ing lost to the present holders.
If anything was needed to illustrate
u great business activity, our won
derful r~ecuperatiye power, and Jul
healthy financial condition, the above
will bear it witness. In a careful can
ysss Of the several corporations referred
to. the most gratifying statements
were made regarding their strength
and prospects. The insurance compa-
MES especially have been doing a
heavier and more lucrative business
during the past six weeks than ever
before in their history. Their large
earnings warrant the conclusion that
the usual s~emi-annual dividends of
the present commercial year will be
equal in amount to those declared last
winter, leaving a large surplus for con-
~tingencies.
The fact that the parcels Of insur-
ance stocks now offering on the mar
ket, to wind up the estates of deceased
persons, are eagerly sought by differ
emit would-be purchasers for invest
ment. at rates nearly equal to their mar
ket value before the epidemic, speaks
volumes for their solidity and manage
ment.
The banks, too, have been equally
lucky, and are just as solid, Scarcely
a piece of the masses of accepted pa
per, upon which theyloaped heavysumf
during the summer, is now in any
doubt. One banker reports that al
most the entire volume of paper hello
by his concern was protested during
the scourge, and while many believed
serious losses would result, ye'
their customers all escaped deatf
from the fever, and they hay'
since then either paid or renewed
their obligations with perfectly salts
factory securities, and not a singh
piece now on hand is tainted with tn
slightest dishonOr. Another concern
and a powerful one too, would hay
willingly paid a good many thousand
Of dollars during or at the close of tn
plague to have been insured again
loss. Now they would not give
single thousand to do it, all paper has
ing since been paid or provided 70
The directors Of one Of the stronge
insurance companies ia the city r,
Gently met and scanned carefully eyei
asset. and not a hundred dollars
their bills payable was found Of doab
full s%olyency. So it is at all Of o,
monetary institutions. They are
strong financially as they have ey
been, and have plenty OF money
lend at cheap rates. Their business
prosperous and larger in amount tn
at any former period, and the indie
tons are that they will grow strong
and more Aourishing. y