Daily Los Angeles herald., 1880-09-17

Supreme Court rendered a brief de-
cision in the so-called county gov
eminent case to-day, declaring the
provisions Of the act to be in con.
flict with the Constitution of the
State and void. The opinion will
be filed in a few days. Thornton
and Myrick dissent.
The Court also, to-day, rendered
lengthy opinion in the case of
Wells, Fargo & Co. against the
State Board of Equalization, to the
effect that the Board has no power
to revise Individual assessments.
Mckee and Sharpstein dissent.
The decision created much dissatis-
faction in this city.
Lively w %, king mems Meeting.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 18TH
The Workingmen last night re-
nominated Desmond for Sheriff.
The session was very lively one,
the lie passed freely and after adj
Journment half a dozen fights came
IF in as many minutes.
Mtnss Assessed.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 10TH
Belvidere assessed forty cents;
Dudley twenty-five cents.
You're % Liar, etc.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept, l6th.-
The Board Of Election Com mis-
sioners came near breaking up in o
row to-day over tho charges made
by Tillson, yesterday, that the
Mayors party were trying to COM
pass fraudulent registration. Till.
son branded the Mayor as an infa.
nous liar and Registrar Tharp
threatened to shoot the top of
Auditor Dunn's head off. Numerous
like civilities were exchanged. No
business of Importance was trans.
acted.
Tho PIesidsntiai Party ns Mon.
sesey.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16th.-A
dispatch from Monterey says the
Presidential party arrived at Mon
terey about 5 O'Clock yesterday af-
ternoon and were escorted to the
Hotel Del Monte, where prepare
tions had been made for their as.
commodation. A ball was given
at the hotel in the evening. The
President, Mrs. Hayes, Gen. Sher.
man and others of the party were
in attendance, the President, how.
ever, not joining in the dance. AT
half-past 10 O'Clock this morning
the party was escorted to town by
the reception committee. At the
intersection of Pearl, Alvarado and
California streets, where the grand
triangular triumphal arch has
been erected, the Monterey Brass
Band played "Hail to the Chief"
the President and party passing
under the arch with uncovered
heads. At this point number Of
native Californiaus joined in the
procession. Arriving at Cotton
Hall the President was greeted
with a shower of bouquets at the
hands of u number of school chill.
dreu, dressed in white, who formed
as living arch on the steps Of the
hall above the President. Capt.
Borrowe introduced the President,
referring to the Monterey baths.
ancient and modern, and attributed
the sleepiness Of the town to the
fact that when Gen. Sherman, in
1S47, lived in Monterey he tried tc
make huge punch bowl out Of
the bay.
The President then responded In
a lengthy speech, eulogizing tht
people of the town and referring
also to the scenery of the surround.
ing country. He then made men.
ton Of San jose, which place he
had passed yesterday on his way
saying that it was the handsom st
place he had seen since he left
New Haven and Cleveland. Gov.
Ramsey, of Minnesota, was intro
duced and delivered an appropriate
speech. Gen. Sherman referred to
the time he was commander of the
Americans in 1S47 and to the hos.
pitality Of the people who resided
here then. He was frequently ap.
plauded. He thanked the assem-.
blage for the cordial reception
they had given the President. The
school children then sang "March.
ing Through Georgia," the General
joining in the chorus with spirit.
Mrs. Hayes was next introduced
and was heartily cheered, she bow
Ing ack nowledgments. The party
were reseated In their carriages,
passing through Alvsrado street
towards the Hotel Del Monte.
where they remained till 8 O'clock