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doubly sure, layer of water rested on the
top. One day little of this water found
its way through while the steam was in,
and condensed 1t as if by magic. The en-
CINE suddenly quickened its speed, made
two or three lively strokes and then
stopped. The leak was discovered, and
the inventor. taking the hint, contrived
the means for injecting stream of cold
water at the right moment, and increased
the speed of his engine to fifteen strokes
per minute. And now occurred that incl
dent which nobody who describes the
steam engine ever fails to relate of the boy
who lmmortalized himself by laziness.
His duty was to turn the cock which let
the steam In at the bottom of the cylinder.
and the one which let the cold water in at
the top, each at its proper nick of time, or
otherwise the engine would dash itself to
pieces. 1t occurred to him to make the
valves open and shut themselves by tyinp
their handles with lengths of string to the
moving beam overhead, so that he might
play while the engine worked. Thus was
invented the scoggau, from the north
country verb to scog or skulk; and the
name of Humphrey Potter went down to
posterity with those of Newcomer and
Watt
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-04-01
THE DEBRIS BILL.

The Young substitute debris bill passed
in the Assembly yesterday, but notice of
motion to reconsider was given. We hope
that this attempt to undo what has been
effected with so much difficulty will be
defeated. The Assembly has done well in
passing the bill, and it would stultify it
self by reconsidering the vote. It has
been made apparent within the last few
days that those who resist and object to
every part of every scheme proposed in
this connection are really endeavoring to
prevent all legislation. OF these obstruc-
tionists some have opposed the district
system first, declaring that State taxa
ton was the only admissible plan when
State taxation was proposed, however,
they suddenly discovered that it would be
wrong to tax the entire community to ben
eft certain portions of it; when it was
proposed to make the miners and the
swamp land owners pay special taxes, these
carping critics raised the objection that
the swamp land owners ought not to be
included in the bill at all presently they
demanded that the miners should pay all
the taxes, that the residents on high lands
should be excluded, that the hydraulic
mines should be stopped; until it became
perfectly apparent that they would have
swung round the circle till the Day of Judg-
ment, shifting from their last position the
instant their objections were met, and
taking up new line of resistance. In fact
their tactics made it as clear as day that
what they wanted was the failure of all
conceivable efforts at solving the problem.
Now, inasmuch as reconsideration of the
vote of yesterday could only have the
effect of furthering this sinister purpose,
and inasmuch as the necessity of remedial
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-04-01
AN IMPENDING DANGER.

The condition of exchange is approach
ing the stage at which drain of gold is
liable to begin, in consequence of the
profit of expectation, and the danger
which was pointed out long ago by the
supporters of sound and honest finance
begins to be apparent. The silver situa-
ton is such that so long as exchange is in
our favor we can avoid the difficulties
which the perverse and mischievous Bland
Allison bill laid the foundation for. But
il drain of gold sets in, as may now hap
pen almost any day, the silver coinage
must become the most important factor
in the case. In that event the exporta-
ton of gold would in no long time force
our silver into circulation, when it would
supplant gold, and in due course be sub
stituted for gold as the basis of paper
values. This change would involve the
shaving of every dollar in the
hands of the people, to the amount
of ten or twelve or fifteen per
CGHl. luO plSoShV NdluO VI TIC
"buzzard" dollar is IS cents, and that,
or something less, would be the value of
every dollar paid to labor from the time
the substitution of silver occurred. Nor
are there any longer The faintest grounds
for hoping that the members of the Latin
Union contemplate any change in their
financial arrangements, or that any Gov
eminent in Europe thinks of remonetizing
silver, or adopting double standard, or
doing anything which would tend to raise
the value of silver, or retard its decline
If in our present condition drain of gold
sets in, there is no way by which we can
avoid the degradation of our currency to
the silver basis. A prompt repeal of the
Bland-Allison bill is the only preventive
available, and it is too much to hope that
Congress will see the danger clearly enough
to adopt this remedy while there is. time.
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M. LBssEPs MAKES A MISTAKE.

NJ. Lesseps has been telling his impress
sions of San Francisco, and they are very
agreeable ones apparently. He states,
with complete truth, that he found there a
more thoroughgoing criticism of his pro-
ject than he had encountered anywhere
else since he left France, but he makes a
perhaps not unnatural mistake when he
says that finally he succeeded in answering
every objection. That is what NJ. Lesseps
did not succeed in doing. OF the very
searching and crucial questions put to him
by Captain Merry before the Chamber of
Commerce, he failed to answer some of the
most important, in satisfactory manner,
and whether it was the fault of his inter
prefer, or the fault of his scheme, the i'm
preston left by his replies in several OF
these cases was that of studied evasion.
We have rarely observed more thor
ough and exhaustive cross-examination
than that to which Captain Merry sub
Jected him, but we have seen many men
COtHc Out DctlST 1IOiu Sucn an ordeal. Inc
truth is that he did not succeed in explain
ing how the flood waters of the Chagres
were to be controlled how the canal was
to be carried across the Chagres; how the
cut through the swamp region was to be
kept open; or how the tidal problem was
to be met. Yet the success of the entire
project may be said to depend upon every
one of these considerations, and plan
which does not demonstrate the feasibility
of arranging all of them has no title to
practicability. We think M. Lesseps
found far more criticism at San Francisco
than he knew how to encounter, and that
if he had been examined as intelligently
and vigorously at New York he might not
ave been disposed to cross the continent
at all.
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RECENT NEWS TAILINGS.

The Bodie Free Press says: There are
four dance houses here, and not a Bible on
sale in the town. There is volume some
where on ''Original Sin," but there is
nothing that has reference to the vices of
Bodie.
The late rains have made the farmers
faces beam with smiles around Riceville.
Quite a number have finished summer-fal-
lowing and began replowing. All summer
fallowed grain is looking fine, and winter
sowing and volunteer promises a fair yield.
There are three distinct species of trout
in the Truckee river and the lakes which
feed it. Two of them are common and
the other rare. They are known as the
silver trout, the salmon trout and the
speckled trout The silver trout is quite
rare, except at Independence lake.
The Chico Record says: There will be
some peaches and cherries, but the almonds
and apricots are killed. Those having
orchards that have escaped the nipping of
the frost should take every care to produce
as large a crop of fruit this year as posi-
BILE, as we are confident that certain varie-
ties will fall far short of the demand.
Chico Record We understand that it
is the opinion of those interested in the
black adobe lands of the county, that they
have never presented better prospect for
a crop than at present. These lands are
probably less afflicted by drouhgt than
higher lands with sandy soil, as they are
capable of retaining moisture for long
period. The prospects for an abundant
harvest in Butte county were never better,
notwithstanding the backwardness of the
season.
The cars of the Central Pacific Railroad
have been frequently robbed OF late in
Truckee. Goods and valuables have disap-
peared from them so mysteriously that the
greatest detective skill will undoubtedly
be required in working up the case. Len
Harris, the detective, arrived in Truckee
last Monday morning, and by Monday
evening had twelve men under arrest
These twelve men appear to be tramps or
hoodlums, and were discovered under very
peculiar circumstances. Messrs. Harris.
Watson and Reed were searching about the
unoccupied house of James Conroy, half
mile below town, when one of them casual
ly noticed that a board had been partly
torn off on the rear OF the building Every
thing about the premises was as silent as
the grave, but finding it possible to crawl
through the aperture, they concluded to
thus enter the house. Imagine their sur
prise, upon arising from the narrow aper-
ture through which they had squeezed, to
see, ranged about the sides of the room,
twelve men sitting as silent and stolid as
so many mummies. These men had half
dozen cans of oysters and few miscella-
neous bundles. They were evidently pre-
pared to pass the night, for large pile
of stolen railroad wood lay by the stove
and good fire warmed the room. Upon
being questioned regarding the wood, they
refused to give any information. Officers
Reed and Harris took them in charge and
marched them to the calaboose. [Truckee
Republican.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-04-01

Senator's Edmunds and Thurman had
bright little passage of arms the other day.
In executive session Thurman was quietly
hstering and smoking, when Edmunds OBJ
jected to the confirmation of a certain Ohio
nominee. Thurman, putting aside his
cigar and springing to his feet, said ''Mr.
President. l had not intended to say
single word upon this matter, but the Sem
ator from Vermont has thrown brick at
an Ohio man, and must resent that. 5"
Mr. Edmunds, with assumed seriousness,
retorted, &C on can't throw brick in any
direction these days without striking an
Ohio man.
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And in accordance with law and an order Of the
Board Of Directors made the 2Sd day Of February
4. d. 1850, so many shares of each parcel OF such
stock as may be necessary will he sold at public
Sacramento county, California, ON FRIDAY, the
9th day OF APRIL a. D. 1880, at the hour of l
O'Clock p. NJ of said day, to pay said delinquent as
sessents thereon together with the costs Of adver-
Using and expenses OF sale.
T. A. ROE, Secretary.
No. I'll Ellis street, San Francisco.
Office: lsleton, Sacramento county, California.
lnr25td
Capital CeIGnnate. No. I3I1 Tenth street.
Private rooms for families. The best OF wines,
liquors, cigars, etc. JOHN HECTOR, Proprietor.
mrlS-lm
COnsomme, at the FORREST - every
evening from to IL n17-lm
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-04-01

The Empress Eugenie's visit to Zulu
land will be go arranged that she will reach
the spot where her son fell on the first of
June at the very hour of the struggle and
death. The Empress, in recent inter-
view with French journalist, pointed
out that the wounds on the Princes arm
attested the fierceness with which he de-
Tended himself. This movement of Gov
ering himself with his arm," she said.
''was an habitual instructive gesture with
the Prince. Often in our leisure hours
when l played with him in his youth, at
the slightest sign OF attack he covered his
breast with his arm as with shield"
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ENoR SALE AT A BARGAIN-THE -
- oriental Hotel and Stables. No better Lii
paving locality in State. Doing good, steady. !.l
pus ness. Hotel, 3oxIo feet; twostory: containing
isrge dining-room, parlor, kitchen, saloon, large
nan, IL well-yentilated bedrooms Well furnished
ana ready for business. Large stone stable; two
Acres OF Land. All for $4,000 cash. Sale posi-
i've, as owner must leave for England in spring.
r. X. HARVEY, Fl Dorado. Cal.
mr9- 2p1mt
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DIED.,

Sacramento, March 29-HenIy p. westerman.
native OF Sweden, Il years.
Friends and acquaintance are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral, which will take place from
Odd Fellows Hall, corner Ninth and streets.
this afternoon at o'clock
iasadena, March 2i-Dr Luther Hall, 20 wears and
months W
Los Angeles, March 2S-John W. Wilson. 80 wears
san Francisco, March 26-Slrs. Laura T. Mcguire.
% years nv
central Hlll, Calageras county, March 20 George
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-04-01

Gustave Dore is! exhibiting in Paris a
very original plaster cast representing the
rescue of Angelica. Her deliverer, mount.
ed on his hippogriff, is connected with the
lower portion of the group only by the
long spear that transfixes the monsters
body. Nothing SO bold has ever yet been
attempted in statuary.
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Enuse.

WASHINGTON, March 31st-The Bradley-Slemous
Arkansas contest came up. Weavers resolution
declaring the seat vacant was defeated by 1852 to 30
The majority resolution declaring Slemons elected
adopted by li9 to 81.
The House then went INTO committee on the Star
Service Deficiency BILL
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-04-01

A Stockholders Meeting OF the Great
Crevice Mining Company will be held at the office of
d. E. Alexander, corner Fourth and streets, over
Quinn's hat store, ON APRIL s. 1880 at 7:3O p. N.
Every stakeholder should be present as business Of
Importance will come before the meeting.
mr3l-td lB. CT NELSoN WILCOX, Secretary.
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There's not charm that lights the face
With so ineffable a grace,
AS sweet, pink lips and ivory teeth;
And nothing now, beneath the sky,
Can beauties such as these supply,
Save SOZ0D0NT ; that wears the wreath
apl-3tThSandTu
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-04-01
GENERAL NOTICES,

A half or whole bottle or Murray a
Lanman's Florida Water, mixed with the water OF
the BATH is OF great 70 nvalids aud all delicate
or nervous persons it revives and braces up the
failing strength and soothes the most irritable
nervous system.
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RORM-

Iowa Hill, March 15-wife of 0. H. Peterson,
son.
Dutch Flat, March 19-wife of Charles strahIer,
SON
Jackson, March 21-Wife of w. SHREDDER, son.
jackson, March 13-Wife Of Silas Penry. daugh
ter. - - 80
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TELEGRAPHIC.

LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES TO THE RECORD
UNION.
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Grant Said to be Anxious for Another
Term In the White House.
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MARRIED.

Sacramento M1rch S0-By Rev. Father McSweeuy,
Nicholas SteGannovicb to Kate Montague, both
of Sacramento.
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The true antidote to the effects of miasma is
Hostetters Stomach Bitters. This medicine is yne
of the most popular remedies Of an age OF success
full proprietary specifics, and is in immense demand
wherever ON this continent fever and ague exists
wincgassful three times day is the hest possible
for encountering a m ilaricus atmos
phe,e, regulating the liver, and invigorating the
stomach.
For sale by all druggists and dealers generally.
ap1-1mTuThS
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Manufacturing Company. Location Of principal
place of business and works, Iseton, Sacramento
county, California. N0ice.-There are delinquent
upon the following described stock, on account of
Assessment No 7, levied on the 23d day OF FEB
RUARY, A. d. 1880, the several amounts set
opposite the names OF the respective Shareholders
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zen Attacked bY Catholics.

without opposition, among them Beach, Min
lister of Colonies.
Grangemcn Attacked by Catholics.
LONDON, March 31st.-At Coal island,
county Tyrone, party of Orangemen en-
tered the town and we're attacked by crowd
of Catholics. The police interfered and were
obliged to fire, wounding two of the attack
ing party,
Departure Postponed.
BERLIN. March 31st.-The departure from
Paris of Prince Hohenlohe, German Embas-
sador, to undertake the new functions of Sec
rotary of Foreign Affairs, has been post
poned four weeks.
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FOREIGN NEWS.

The English Election.
LONDON, March 3lst.-Thirteen members
Of the late Parliament were to-day re elected
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PROPOSALS FOR WOOD AND COAL,

HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF
the Pacific and Department of California.
Office Chief Quartermsster, Preside Of San Fran.
cisco, March &C. 1880 Sealed proposals. in triple te,
subject to the usual conditions, will be received at
the offices of the Quartermasters Of the following
named posts, until IL O'Clock A. NJ, San francisco
time, on WEDNESDAY, the 2Sth day Of APRIL,
$780, at which time and places they will be opened
in the presence of bidders, for furnishing and de-
livering military sup lies during the fiscal year conf
mencing JULY /, 1880, and ending JUNE 80, 1881,
as follows:
Wood at Fort BidSell, Fort CASTOR, and San Diego
Barracks, CAL and Wood or Coal at Forts Halleck
and McDermit, New.
Also at the same time. at this Office only, for
Military Supplies at the following named posts and
places, for the same period viz. Wood and Coal at
Benicia Arsenal and Benicia Barracks, and Coal :
at Alcatraz Island, Angel Island. Fort Point San
Jose; Fort Point, Preside Of San Francisco San
Francisco, Cal, anil Winnemucca, Nevada.
Proposals for either class Of the supplies mentioned
or for quantities less than the whole required will
be received. he Government reserves the right to
reject any or all proposals. A preference will be
given to articles Of domestic production Blank
and printed circulars stating the kind
and estimated quantities required at each most and
giving full instructions as to the manner of biddin
conditions to be observed by bidders and terms ~
contract and payment, will be furnished on apulca-
ton to this office, or . the Quartermasters at the
various posts nan ed
Envelopes containing proposals should be MAJ ked
" Proposals for Wood Tor CoaD at and al
dressed to the undersigned to tie Quartcrmasters
o. such OF the posts above-named as are TO omen
bids. p SAYToN :" oPeii
mrzl-2pst Deputy Quartermaster General
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ey AGENTS FOR BAES's WAGONS. "a
SACRAMENTO AND SAN FRANCISCO.
f8 SEND FOR CATALOGUES. al.4pa
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THE NEXT PRESIDENCY.
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E0TlCE.
JOCKEY CLUE MEETING,

A MEETING OF THE -
N Sacramento Jockey 80 H<1SsS
Club win be held at the read
ing rooms OF the Capital
Hotel, THIS Thursday EVENING, April Ist, at
7.3O o'clock. All gentlemen favorins the Spring
Races in Sacramento invited to be present
WA. HAWKINS, President
JOIN McFETRisH, Secretary. ap11t
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ENGLISH DIPLOMACY IN CHINA.
Two Boys Poisoned in Nebraska by Eating
Wild Parsley
MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN NEWS ITEMS.

orangemen Attacked by Crowd of Cath
olics in County Tyrone, Ireland.
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The Next r. esideney.
GRANT AND A THIRD TERu.

New YORK, March 31st.-The Reralds
Galveston special says: There is no longer
any doubt that the ex-President has fixed his
mind on another term in the White House.
de is as silent about it as the grave, but
those who accompany him, and his family,
do not conceal their eager desire to re-enter
the White House, nor their dislike of any OPP
position to their wishes. They have fixed
their hopes on success, and the ex-President
not only seeks the nomination, but does not
mean to be baked in his design. He will
not withdraw. There is no doubt on this
point. He is candidate before the Conven-
ton, and he means that the party shall NOM
mate him, no matter how bitter the struggle
or narrow the majority may be.
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New York, March 31st. : The Times
Charleston, S. c., special says: The Oconee
County Republican Convention yesterday,
at Walhalla, adopted resolutions declaring
Grant its choice for President This was the
first Convention held in the State As sew
eral internal revenue officers are located at
Walhslla, it was believed the county would
send n Sherman delaoation
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-09-28

each night. When the carbon loop is final
" consumed the lamp has to be replaced by
a new one, a trifing consideration as their
price is to be fixed at fifty cents each.
The great advantages possessed by the
electric light over gas are as follows: It
furnishes better light gives out no heat,
and with its use there is absolutely no dam
GER of fire. And then il is vastly cheaper. Gas
is so expensive that its Introduction is war
ra,.ted only in the case of large towns, but
with the electric light any community able to
purchase the dynamo and its accompanying
steam engine, and then to pay the expense Of
operating the latter, can supply its members
with the new light at about half the price of
either coal oil or gas. If the experiments to
be mace next month be successful it will be
but a short time before every little town in
the United States will nave its streets lined
with glowing electric lamps.