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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23

GEN. SToNEMAN yesterday re-
ceived his commission as one of the
Board of Indian Commissioners
and forwarded his acceptance to
Washington. After an examina-
tlon of the law he finds that he can
accept the Federal appointment, as
no salary is attached to it. The
law creating the Board provides
that its members shall be sought
for amongst the able and philan-
thropic citizens of the United
States. The Commiss on will in
volve couple of trips to Washing
ton during the year, and only the
actual expenses Of the Commits.
sioners, certified under oath, are
betrayed by the government. Gen.
Stoneman announces it to be his
purpose to advocate the purchase
of supplies for the Indians of the
Pacific Coast on this Coast, instead
of, as at present, In Philadelphia.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23

IT begins to look very much as if
the English disaster of 1S41 in AT
ghanistan is about to have its coun-
terpart. OF the whole British
army which penetrated to Cabul at
that time but one man returned
to tell the tale Of the slaugh-
ter. Cut off from immediate aid,
with his communication broken,
in the midst of the severities OF
Winter at high mountain attitudes,
the situation of the British army OF
occupation is indeed a precarious
one. The fact that Cabul itself has
been wrested from its hands con.
tains a world of melancholy signif-
icance.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23

The Silver King is the finest
mine yet developed In Arizona. II
is but In the infancy Of its career,
and many very ssgacious miners
expect to see 1t ranked as one OF
the phenomenal mining properties
OF the coast. Judged by standards
other than such as are embodied in
heavy assessment rolls and no
counterbalancing dividends 1T
would be q losing venture to swap
Off the King for two or three miles
OF the pretentious Comstock lode.
From letter to the Daily Stock
Report which we publish else
where, it will be seen that the
King is prepared to lake an aston
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23

patrol the African coast In steam
cutters and launches to put stop to
the slave traffic. The British gov
ernment has forced the Sultan to
sign treaty having the same OBJ
ject In view.
Negotiations Win the Vatican.
LONDON, Dec. 22d.--A dispatch
from Rome says negotiations be-
tween Germany and the Vatican
are about to take new departure.
AS the abrogation of the May laws
seems to form an insuparable diffi-
Guilty, it is now proposed to drop all
mention of these laws, while an
agreement should be come to that
the Prussian government should
present new project of law, regu-
lating relations of Church and
State. The Vatican considers that
the Church would thus protect her
rights, and would obtain what she
has been demanding ever since the
enactment of the May laws.
Ala for she siEesiaus.
BERLIN, Dec. 22d.-Requisite
measures have been taken TO pre-
vent any dangerous extension OF
the prevailing famine and distress
in Silesia. Its ravages have hith-
erto not been extensive, and there
need be no fear now that any dan
ger will develope. Provincial au-
thorities have voted l, 10000 marks
for directly mitigating the hunger
of sufferers, and $4,000 marks for
the construction of roads and other
relief works. The Emperor has
placed al the unconditional dispos-
al Of the Poor Law Officer, 400, 900
marks, which had been contributed
in commemoration of his golden
wedding. Generous sums have
been gwen by the Empress, the
| Crown Prince and other members
OF the royal family, and by the pub
lie.
stase,neaa Of tne Miiitary Situation
CALCUTTA, Dec. 2zd.-The gov
ernment of India publishes an ex-
planation of the military situation
in Afghanistan, stating that Gen.
eral Roberts has ample transport
and ammunition. Besides twenty
three cannon belonging to his force
he has 2l4 captured cannon, many
of which are rified. His entrench-
ments can easily be held by $500
men, leaving 5000 free for offensive
operations. Gen. Bright has $4,000
men between Jumrod and Jogdo-
lax, with thirty cannon, two
months supplies and complete di-
visional and brigade transport, in
cluding forces at Candahar and in
Kurum Valley. The total field
force is AZ, 900 men, with 180 guns,
which is considered ample for pres
ent requirements.
| Congratulated by the Pope.
ROME, December 22d.-The Vat.
lean has congratulated the Irish
clergy on their attitude with re fer
ence to the political agitation in
Ireland.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23

The Christmas numbers of the
San Francisco weeklies, notably
of the NetOs-Letter and the Illus
trated Wasp, are very ambitious
and creditable efforts. The steady
improvement of the last publica-
tion has excited general attention.
Its Christmas carol, "The Bell of
the Cross" from mechanical
standpoint is a triumph of the typo
graphic art. 1t Is good to see the
blessed and genial day so pleasant
ly anticipated.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23
Notice.

The Ladies' Oyster Rooms, Re-
quena street, near Main, opposite
the United States Hotel, are again
opened to the ladies and will be
carried on in strictly respectable
way, so that all ladies, with or
without escorts, may feel at ease
and receive prompt and respectful
attention. Oysters in every style,
shrImps, tea, coffee, etc., constantly
on hand. JOE BAYER.
oct4tf 4
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23
FOR EICM.
rns Tienbor.s Ciaiman,.

LONDON, December 23l.-Stet g
for procuring writ of error in the
case Of the Arthur Tichborne claim.
ant, were taken by Lord Rivers and
Guild Nord Breslaw, under advice
of DIR. Kenealy, who applied for a
similar writ in 1874, hut 1t was
then refused. 1t is stated that the
case will be taken to the House OF
Lords for final decision, and that
DIR. Kenealy will exercise his right
as a mem ber OF the Irish bar to ap-
pear for Orton before that tribunal.
The Zanzibar sIavs rrade Stopped.
LONDON, December 22d.- The
strong pressure brought to bear on
the Sultan OF Turkey by the Brit
ish government has nearly stopped
the slave trade. A line-of-battle
ship Is at Zanzibar, with large
of officers and men who
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23

Invalids who are suffering from
chronic kidney aud liver diseases,
rheumatism, dyspepsia, scrofula,
and all cutaneous affections, should
90 to Fulton's Sulphur Wells, To-
Gated thirteen miles from Los An
geles, on the Anaheim railroad.
This water is, beyond n question,
fine. ocl6tf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23
KyENINa srREErs-4.I5 p. n

Hale q Norcross, bL a; Chollar, s b,
5M a; Con Virginia, 81 b, 2.30a; SIERRA
Nevada, l6H s; Best & Belcher, ~ b; Mex
lean. Hh. s.; Savage, 895 s; Crown Point,
IA =; Jacket, 81 b, a; Challenge, 2.55
Belcher. l.50 b; Utah, 9h b,7a; Alpha,
6h s; Challenge, 2.35 8; Justice, 60c b;
Bullion, 2.4O b; Con Va, 3.35 3; Union,
335z s; Gould d Curry, 81 b, 500 a Potosi,
"a 8.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23

The Russian Electric Sulphureted
Steam and other Medlcated Baths
are located at No. Is Main street,
opposite the Pico House. A cure
for Dropsy, Neuralgia and Rheu-
matism guaranteed. Gentlemen
and aiies will be waited upon by
persons Of their own sex. o1Otf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23

Joe Bayer, of Congress Hall, has
lust received consignment of
boca lager beer. 1t Is su-
perb article and cannot be excelled
as draught beer. Oysters,
shrimps, hot and cold lunches Of all
kinds, constantly on hand. Give
him call. Corner Main and Re-
quena streets, opposite the U. S.
Hotel. o9
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23

A number of desirable rooms 70
let at No. Third street. The looa.
tion is accessible and desiraL .
from every standpoint. The neie
borhood is good and the house
barely five minutes walk from IL
Court House.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23
EAST Err N.
washingson Notss.

WASHINGTON, December 22d.-
Representative Belford, of Color
ado, predicts that the House will
yet consent to the removal of the
Utes from Colorado to the Uintah
Reservation, across the border
iu Utah Territory. He also says
that there will be lively debate
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23

The Santa Monica Hotel, undsi
the proprietorship of MIR. M. ID.
johnson, has been opened Tor the
fall and winter seasons. Guests
will be provided with every COM
fort, including fires when they de-
sire them. The Santa Monica Ho-
tel has always been noted for the
excellence of its table, nearness to
the ocean enabling its proprietor to
supply his guests with every varie-
tv of fish common to this coast, in-
cluding many kinds noted for their
excellence. 1t is the labor OF the
proprietor to insure his guests the
comforts of home. The extreme
mildness and salubrity of the fall
and winter climate of Santa Mon
lea are matters of universal noto-
riety. The place has that precise
equability of temperature so neces-
sary to the comfort and restoration
to health of invalids. The COM
pletest bathing establishment Oh
the Pacific Coast lies just in front
of the hotel, on the beach. Here
the visitor can enjoy hot aud cold
salt and fresh water baths. During
very many days of the winter
months robust person may bathe
in the surf itself, the temperature
of. the water being quite high
something above the May temper
ature at Long Branch. The fishing
and hunting are quite attractive.
Trains run every day, at convenient
hours, between Santa Monica anu
Los Angeles. The rates for board
at the Santa Monica Hotel are
quite moderate. ocll
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23
Rooms to Let

At Ponet building Main street,
finely furnished rooms, single or Ell
suite, with all the latest improve
ments. Gas in every room; hot aud
cold baths. Prices moderate.
MRS. GRAY,
apr-29-1m. Proprietress.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23
To the Public.

]. r.. Mendoza, from the well
known house of L. M. Antisell &
Co, is in the city, and is prepared
to furnish the people of Los Ange--
less and vicinity with pianos and
organs from fifteen of the best man
ufactories of the United States and
Europe. Every instrument sold
by Mr.. Mendoza is delivered to the
purchaser in complete order and is
then subjected to a thorough trial,
after which 1t may be bought Tor
cash or on installments of $40 or
more per month, according to the
circumstances of the purchaser.
Every instrument warranted for
ten years. Now is your time to
purchase Christmas present Tor
from 5000 to $500 less than 1t can
be bought from any other house on
the Pacific Coast. Orders may ne
left at the / X L store. lm-dec5
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23

Corns, bunions, headaches, tooth
aches, sore throat and neuralgia all
cured by buying your boots and
shoes at the great Half Price Boot
and Shoe House, 81 and SO Spring
street, opposite the Postoffice.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23
Secondhand clothing bought and
sold at No. s A liso street.

Clough's celebrated o. X. butter
for sale at the store of Lambourn 81
Turner, No 26 Also street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23

See the Concolodor In his woi
derful transmutation of colors
the dyeing and securing establish
ment, No. 8 Also street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23
We transfer to the columns Of

WE transfer to the columns of
the HERALD from the Silver State,
published at Winnemucca New,
the remarkable utterances of Sena-
tor Sharon TO a reporter Of that
Journal. Since the savage speech
OF that minister Of war of Louis
XVI, who, when told that the peo-
pie were starving, replied, I" let
them eat grass,n we have heard of
nothing SO brutal from the lips of a
public man. This capper" for a
strong government and for the
dominance of mere money, is at no
pains to beat about the bush.
Sprung himself from the humblest
ranks of the people, in the inso-
lence of q plethoric bank account,
he presumes to employ language
which Bismarck, "ths Prince of
blood and iron," would not dare to
use. 1t is safe to say that a public
man who, twenty years ago, had
expressed himself as Sharon does,
would find the United States too
hot a country to live in. Flown
with wine, perhaps, and taken off
his guard, we have in these curt
and ferocious outgivings of man
who has had merely the knack of
making money glimpse Of the as
pirations of q class of influential
Republicans who have long been
restive at the restraints of a Repub-
lio. The very presence of this man
Sharon in the Senate of the United
States has been standing scandal.
Really q citizen of San Francisco,
he has procured himself to be elect
cd Senator from Nevada by the
criminal use of money, and he has
the hardihood to boast of his abili-
ty to repeat the infamy. During
the i've years Of his occupancy of
ono Of the Senatorial chairs OF Ne
vads, he has hardly put in an ap-
pearance at Washington. When
his party friends, as they had a
right to do, at great political
crisis, telegraphed for him to go
ON and give them the benefit of his
vote, he is popularity credited with
replying by telegraph that they
might 60 to hill. Exuding the
vulgarity which is so often con-
spicuous in the "newly rich," he
presumes to look down upon the
: honest masses who earn their live.
lihood in the sweat of their brows.
1t will be an interesting study to
watch how the Nevada Republi-
cans meet this scoffer at the wor-
thy poor, this defender of grape
and cannister for the masses, who
presumes to speak flippantly of the
pretensIons to public station of bet
ter and abler Republicans than
himself. Should William Sharon
be reelected to the position which
he has so signally disgraced, espec-
tally after such an infamous declar.
alton OF his real sentiments, Ne.
vsda will sink low indeed. His out.
givlngs are sufficiently significant
considering the fact that Sharon is
one Of the inner circle of rich men
who surround Grant and dictate all
his movements, to attract the at
tention and Indignation of the
whole people of the United States.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23
lust Arrived.

A shipment of GUINNEss's Ex-
IRA FOREIGN STOUT, EX-GoLDEN
GATE, direct from Liverpool in
pints. ALEX. MCk ENIiE,
100 Main st. Mcdonald Building.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23

At the Fashion Saloon, II. q.
Pearson, has received direct a
large consignment of J. II. Gutter
and jesse Moore's Bourbon ana
Rye whiskies.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE.

The HERALD STEAM PRINTING
House makes a speciality of Legal
Printing. Briefs, transcripts, etc,
printed at low rates.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23

Gentlemen, If you wish a
good fit and good goods, please call
at 38 Main street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23

During the holidays 5000 hand
some presents, to be given away to
5000 handsome people, rich or
poor. Everybody made happy. The
great Half Price Boot and Shoe
House, 81 and SO Spring street, OPP
posite the Postoffice.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23
LAST NIGHTS NEWS.
PACIFIC COAST.
STOCK REPOs.'I'.
MORNING SESSION.

SAN FRANCISCO STOCK AND EX
CHANGE HOARD.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23

Clothes cleaned or dyed, then
mended and pressed and warranted
to look like new, at No. s Aliso
street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23

fyou are particular about your
shirts and underclothlng, go to l..
Harris, No. SO Main street. His
furnishing goods are one OF the
specialties to which he has given
close attention. 10 make, fabric
and price they are nonpareil.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23
NEW TODAY.
Situation Wanted.

By a respectable woman, with one
child, to cook or do general housework
in private family. Address e. j., Her
aid office. d23-lw
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23
The Complete Home.
An Encyclopedia of Domestic
Life, Illustrated.

1t should be read by every woman. 1t
contains everything that is useful and
how to make home happy. Beautifully
bound. An elegant present for any lady
who ever expects to manage home and
children. Written by Mrs. Julia NC
Nair Wright. Published by Bancroft d
Co. Contains 5S4 pages.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23
The Nicaragua Canal scheme.

NEW YORK. Dec. 20th.-The
Commercial Bulletin says of the
Nicaragua Canal: The promoters
of this scheme have been using
certain journals to practice on the
credulity of the public and Con-
gress. They have neither capital,
concession nor grant-all of which
1t has been affirmed they had; and
as, in addition to these lacks, they
have not practical schedule, they
may be properly dismissed from
public attention.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23
Gen. Grants Tour Around
tho World,

Has a full description OF his reception
at san Francisco and other places and
his departure.
Also, LIFE AND LABORS OF AL
MIRA LOSEE. Sold for the benefit OF
her mission work.
eau be had at 81 Fort street, first private
house east of Synagogue, and Will be
sold at New York and San Francisco
prices.
MRS. E. LANGDON.
dec2l-IW
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 22d.-Thos.
Wall, alias Robert Smith, who, in
1868, robbed the Southern Express
office OF $4,000, to-day pleaded
guilty. Wall, after the robbery,
fled to Texas, thence went to New
York, where he assumed the name
of Robert Smith, married, and
finally settled down ia Chicago,
where he was arrested.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23
ROMANTIC REALITIES

The most interestine book of the sea-
son. komanceS of great heroes and hero
ines, such as Marie Antoinette, Empress
Josephine, Dante ond Beatrice, Abelard
and Heloise, and ninety-two others. One
hundred and three illustrations; 73O
pages, by David Wise, ID. ID.
Also. Children's books, Temperance,
Family Bibles in beautiful bindsng.
Stories OF the Bible, a grand book for
Mothers, Teachers and Youth. A Won
deriul book.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-23

patrol the African coast In steam
cutters and launches to put stop to
the slave traffic. The British gov
ernment has forced the Sultan to
sign treaty having the same OBJ
iect In view,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-08
Congressional,

WASHINGTON. January S.-SENATE
Mr. Edmunds said there were no
joint rules between the two houses of
congress, and he therefore submitted
concurrent resolution declaring that
on the last three days of this
session no bill passed by either
house shall be sent to the
other for its concurrence, and on
the last day of the sessionno bill shall
be sent to the President for his APP
proval He said he hoped the resolu-
ton would be passed and congress de-
vote the last three days of the session
to the consideration of bills pending
between the two houses.
HoUsE,-0ficial notice of the death
of Representative Hartridge was
taken and Messrs. Cook, Frye, Cox,
Cabell, Stone, Davidson and Hanna
were appointed a committee to accom-
pany the remains to Georgia.
Adjourned,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-08
Foreign.

ST. PETERSBURG, January 8.-The
Kharkoff Veterinary School has been
broken up and the Kieff University
closed in consequence of the riotOus
demonstrations of the students.
BERLIN, January 8.-The emperor
is wonderfully well, though still
obliged to carry his arm in sling. He
drives out daily with the crown prince
or equerry.
The German press manifest great
satisfaction with the elections in
France. The North German Gazette
intimates that the Republic can reckon
on the sympathy of Germany SO long
as its policy reflects moderate and rea-
sonable views on Gambetta.
LONDON, January 8.-The strike of
Colbery has advanced the price of coal
and the stocks are very low. A com
promise is expected with the ship
builders, of wear and tear,awho give
FIVE days notice of reduction Of
wages.
The managers Of the Midland rail
way expect an early termination Of the
strike on their road, owing to lack Of
I
funds to support it.
Lord Beaconsfelds gouty symptoms
have greatly abated. His general
health is unimpaired.
A Lahore correspondent telegraphs
that General Stewards occupation Of
Kandadar will mark the conclusion Of
definite period of war. All will
then have been done that the Quettah
column can possibly do before winter
1t is true that unlimited discretion j;
given General Stewart, and possibly he
may project the occupation of Ghinsk
which is an important stragetic posi-.
ton. But unless something unforseer
occurs the army of Afghanistan will
furnish no further intelligence of i'm
portance before the beginning o
March.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-08

The Church of England Temper
ance Union an organization that has
been at work for but few years, has
extended itself over the kingdom, aud
has an army of names upon its books.
The general features are insisted upon
everywhere, but certain local differ
ences in details are allowed. Among
its most peculiar characteristics is the
pledge, which is not perpetual, and
which can be renounced by the signer
whenever he chooses, the rule being
that the card intrusted to his keeping.
and which bears his name, must be re-
turned to the proper officer. This
plan, it is claimed, works well, as it
does not lessen the signer's self-esteem
if he chooses to no longer abide by the
pledge, and it also has the advantage,
that when it is known that he means
to resume his old ways the interest of
the Union" is at once awakened,
and he is watched over, and, if pos
sible, prevented. Another peculiarity
lies in maintaining in the same organ
izatiOn, and on terms of equality, a
"Total Abstinence" and Temper
ance" section, distinguishing them by
blue and pink tickets. The member
of the Temperance" section is bound
not to drink in a public house, not be-
tween meals, or more than so much
each day, and never to take liquor in
payment for his work. Itis said that
the singers in the Total Abstinence
section scorn the other branch, as
rather half way and compromising; but
experience has taught the organiza-
tion that the man who is willing tC
promise to drink little can, in time, be
convinced that it is best to not drink
at all. Tho whole plan has evident
advantages, and could be tried both by
our temperance societies and by the
working mems clubs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-08

The Washington Sunday Republi-
can, whose editor has confidential re-
lations with Secretary Sherman, puts
out feeler in leading editorial for
Sherman as the Republican candidate
for President. After casting the horo-
scope, the article says: The nomina-
ton may be said to be between Blaine,
Grant and Sherman. Net improbably
Mr.. Blaine will decide to take no part
in the contest, but reserve his powers
for 1884 Should this happen, the
fight will be narrowed down to Grant
and Sherman, with the chances, as
the editor proceeds to argue, decidedly
in favor of Sherman.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-08

HEREAFTER national banks will not
be able to obtain new notes in denom-
inations of less than five dollars, nor
will they be able to have their mutil-
ated notes of a less denomination re-
turned and new ones issued in their
place. The attention of national
banks is called to the following clause
in section 5175 of the revised statutes
of the United States After specie
payments are resumed no association
shall be furnished with notes of less
denomination than five dollars The
only one and twos that will be in cir
culation hereafter will be treasury
notes or silver dollars, or national
bank notes of that denomination so
long as they are outstanding.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-08

THE fact that new circular has
been issued from the Treasury De-
partment, authorizing the reissuing of
coin certificates for the convenience
of merchants, is clear indication
that Secretary Sherman has firm faith
on the complete success of his plans
for the maintenance of resumption.
1t was feared at one time that use
would be made of gold certificates to
interfere with the processes of re-
sumption, and for that reason their
use was discontinued. But as it is
now believed to be impossible to in
terfere with resumption substantially,
the old system Of gold certificates has
been restored.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-08

WASHINGTON, January 8.-For
Tennessee and the Ohio valley, south
west winds, cloudy weather and rain
or snow, followed by clearing weather,
with rising barometer.
For the upper Mississippi and lower
Missouri valleys diminishing north
west and variable winds, colder, fol-
lowed by warmer, clear or partly
cloudy weather, with stationary or
falling barometer.