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TIE SACRAMENTO RIVER oBsrRUcrIoNs.

1t is highly gratifying to the people of
this State to know that their representa-
tives in Congress are taking such steps as
will be likely to result in the accomplish
ment of something reasonable in the direc-
ton of protecting our rivers and harbors
against the fatal accumulation of debris
The danger of delay, which has appeared
very threatening, was the thing to be
guarded against, and that is now likely to
be obviated. The official letter of so able
and reliable an officer as General Mendell
lately forwarded to Washington, asking
for the immediate use of $3.50, 600 in this
work, ought to have great weight with Con-
gress, and ought to afford our Congressman
sufficient leverage to accomplish something
tangible in the night direction. The timely
action of our State Legislature, likewise,
in making demand upon Congress Tor
speedy action, will have its influence. The
dilatory plea that further information was
needed before anything could be done, is
one that can be made from year to year,
and should not be listened to- The matter
has been sufficiently investigated, both by
the State and national authorities, to war
rant an appropriation at the earliest pos
sible moment, and our Congressman and
Senators, no GOuD0, Will lnslS5 upon II.
The demand for further surveys might be
well enough under ordinary circumstances
surrounding questions of harbor and river
improvement in other parts of the Union,
but our case is entirely exceptional. Here
the mining debris question comes in and
is controlling element. The State I'M
questienably did well in sending its skilful
engineers into the field to report upon the
subject, and she should now see to it that
the information thus obtained is laid before
every member of either House of Congress.
Once in possession of the facts OF the case,
it will be difficult for Congress to refuse
the requisite appropriation to begin and
prosecute the work. The amount en-
bodied annually in the River and Harbor
bill is very large, and covers great variety
of subjects, but not one in the whole list
is equal In merit to this demand for pre-
serving the Sacramento river from destruc
ton as a nayigable stream one outlet OF
which, and the principal one at that, name
ly, Steamboat Slough, being already closed !; !
another, to wit, Old River, is rapidly be-
coming so, and the remaining one, the
Georgiana, being unnavigable by reason Of
snags aud other Instructions If case is
not presented for action on the part of the |
General Government, it viii be difficult to
imagine case.-lS. F. Bulletin, biarch 9th. J
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CONGRESSIONAL.
Senate.
ESPECIAL By TELEGRAPH TO THE RrcORD-usIOs.l

SeHdtC
WASHINGTON, March 9th.-Satcr presented me-
mortal OF the officials OF Oregon praying for APP
preparation for the harbor OF Yakima Bay, and set
ting forth the great commercial advantages likely
result tberefrom. The memorial was read at length
and referred.
Farley presented memorial OF the Legislature Of
California asking for appropriation of $500, 900
for the protection of rivers from impediments by
mining debris. R,ferred.
Bailey submitted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, 1t has been announced by the public
press and there is reason to believe contract has
been entered into by and between the Union Pacific
Railroad Company and the Central Pacific Railroad
Company on the one part, and the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company on the other part, by the terms
OF which contract the Pacific Mail Steamship Com
pany, in consideration OF receiving the sum of
Sl10 900 per month from the railway companies,
binds Itself to charge such rates for freight and pas
seDgers as may be fixed by the railway companies,
and TO collect the same from the commercial public
and whereas the effect of such contract is directly
prejudieal to the public interest, and contrary to
the public policy that controlled Congress in char
tering the Union Pacific Railroad Company, and in
granting to both railway companies large subsidies
in money and lands therefore
Resotred, That the Committee on Judiciary be in
s.ructed to investigate and report whether such a
contract has been made, and what legislation is
necessary to prevent the execution OF the same and
rotect the public interest, and such committee may
reDort bill TO carry Its recommendations into
effect
The words and there is reason to believe were
stricken out, on motion of Edmunds, and the reso-
luton agreed to-
The Senate then took up the Porter bill.
Mcdonald addressed the Senate. He said the
President had told Congress that he had power
appoint Porter and that there Colonelcy
vacant.- He Therefore rightfuy referred the mat
ter to Congress, which has unlimited power the
army and navy. 1t does not possess the pardoping
power but it possesses the power to obiiterate the
law imposing disability. lie read decisions to show
that a Conrt- martial verdict could be reviewed.
The Court-msrtial was composed of men likely to
be interested in the case Ricketts, and King were
commanders in McDowell's division. Pope was the
chief accuseT and witness. Mcdonald fayorably
commented on the report Of the Board Of Review,
and referred TO the testimony Of Confederate Gen
erals in behalf of Porter He viii conclude to-mor-
row.
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NEW az TFE MoRNING.

liz New York Yesterday Government bonds we're
quoted y. lOes for As of 1907 1893 for IS Of 1884,
l07{ for AS; sterling, s. S51@4 ssh; silver bars,
1lSI silver coin. discount buying, par selling.
SILVER in LcHdon yesterday, sgd; consos,
wa; per cent. United States bonds, lo5l
As, 1898; AZ, iiol
liz san Francisco hall dollars quoted at par;
Mexican doaus 30 buysng, 92i selling.
AT Liverpool Yesterday wheat quoted at Los
7daIls d for average California white, and lis Id
to lis for club.
Az assessment o. ~ per share has been levied by
xhe Moro Mining Company.
TBE mastery inactivity at the Stock Boards in
San Franciscl still prevails Compared with the
rates on the sh, Utah Yesterday declined 81 Sierra
Neyada 81 81, Union Consolidated 81 25, Mexican
81 625 and B acher 81
FIRE at Oakland; aise at Vancouver barracks
liz the United states Circuit Court at San Fran
cisco yesterday the arguments were closed in the
Parrott habeas corpus matter, and thecase was sub
united.
The order increasing the police force has been
finally passed by the San Francisco Board Of super
Tisors.
MISSISSIPPI wants Chinese labUrers
ELIJAH MAsos (coio-sd) yesterday shot his white
wife near Cairo IL, and then killed himself
The Republicans carried every ward at Augusta,
Me, in the municipal election.
BY the wreck of bark yesterday near ST. John,
N B., the Captain and seven men were drowned.
THIS fne residence OF ex-State Senator McCune
near Dixon, was destroyed by FIRE yesterday.
TIE norther of yesterday and Monday did great
damage to property in various localities.
HORRIBLE cutting affair occurred in the Peniten
tiary at Salem. Or, yesterday.
An LEE, the Chinese murderer. was yesterday
sentenced at Portland Or, to be hanged April I'd.
A STEAMER sunk at Seattle, W. T., yesterday
morning, drowning
JAMES ALMOND lest his life in attempting to cross
Skasit river, in Washington Territory, on the 9TH
instant.
A noru. at Dogtown, Butte county, was burned
by an ineendiary Sunday evening.
THE inain building OF the Kansas Insane Asylum
was destroyed by fire Monday evening.
CHARGES have again been filed with the Interior
Depa. tment against Su yeyor-General Wagner
TnE French Senate has rejected clause OF Jules
Ferry's education bill.
ANOTHER instruction has broken out in San Do
mingo.
terday at Rochester, n. Y.
s. H. SxIrIIsos killed himself at Council Buff
yesterday.
CINCINNATI was treated to sensation yesterday
A SEVERE storm prevails on the Atlantic coast.
ANOTHER batch OF destitute Hungarians have ar
rived at New York.
AT an election yesterday at Middletown, N. Y.
five women were elected members Of the Board o.
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BORN.

Sacramento, March 9-wife of W. S. Mcclellan, a
son.
Marysyie, March 6-wife of William England, a
daughter
Ukiah, March 3-wife of j. s. Hart, son.
Mendocino February 20-Wife OF James Mcclure,
daughter.
Near Dixon. February 27-wife of James Gee, a
daughter
Santa Clara, March 5-wifo of W. B. Thompson, q
son.
Truekee, March 2-wife Of Abner Weed, q son.
Shasta, February 2s-Wife of James Leary a son.
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MISCELLANEOUS,


A Valparaiso dispatch says that the ship
Knight Templar, from Liverpool for africa,
has been captured while endeavcring to run
the blockade.
London advices state that the steamer
Travsncore, with the homeward Indian mail,
has been wrecked at 0tranto. The crew,
passengers and mail were saved.
The President has sent to the Senate the
nomination of William Ware Peck, of Wy
oming Territory, to be Associate Justice of
the Supreme Court of New Mexico.
Turkish troops have been landed at Saloni-
ca to pursue the brigands who captured Col
onel Synge and wife. The belief on the spot
is that the landing Of soldiers is {. serious
mistake.
In New York Club men are forming pools
to be invested on the horses of Lorillard,
Keene and Sanford in England.
Another batch of thiity-one Hungarians
have arrived at New York utterly destitute.
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Adjourned.
House.

WASHINGTON, March 9th.-Scales, from the Indian
Committee, reported bill authorizing the Presi-
dent TO prescribe suitable police regulations for
Indian reservations, and the punishment of arson,
murder. rape and burglary on Indian reservations.
Calendar
A considerable number OF bills were reported
from the same committee for various local pur-
poses.
Harletter moved to consider the calendar being
the Political Assessments bill. Agreed to-1l6 to
lo4. He will call the previous question at P. N.
Tomorrow.
House advocated the bill. + referred to the
reckless and uubrided extravaganza and corruption
of the Republican party when flushed with con-
quest and had overwhelming pajor:tes in both
houses. The people had spoken, and called the
Democracy to the front in no uncertain voice. He
rdiuled the civil service reform policy of the Pres
ident and Secretary Sherman. He declared that
nlden had been elected President but fraud tad
defeated the voice of the people. The bill under
consideration wonld remedy every evil, and eradi-
cate the abuse.
Adjourned
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NEWS OF THE INTERIOR.

The Fresno Erpositor learns that the
mining fever at Fresno Flats still prevails.
The Bodie Daily Free Press has entered
upon its second volume. 1t bids fair to
have a continuously prosperous future.
The Fresro Raisin and Fruit Company
has purchased $50 acres of land near Fres-
no, which will at once be planted to orchard
and vineyard.
a truthful gentleman living near Will
lows informed the Journal veracious
paper published in that moral town, that
he had hen which laid eighteen eggs il
one day. Next.
a gentleman living on San Antonio
creek, near Petaluma, one very cold morn
ing couple of weeks since, found live
wild duck with its feet so frozen and fast
in the ice that it could not fly away.
The ceremonies of wedding, which
was to have taken place in Capay, Yolo
county, last Monday, were disastrously
interfered with by the arrest of the would
be Benedict for killing deer out of season.
The Good Templars' Lodge of this city
is in very prosperous condition. 1t now
numbers about 220 members, and is stead
lly Outu, bASiS liOIi OAe 10
five limitations at each meeting. / Nevada
Transcript.
The Woodland Republican is the title of
new weekly paper issued at Woodland,
Yolo county, by E. M. and F. w. Beach.
1t is of four pages, six columns to the page.
1t is Republican in politics, newsy, spirited
and makes a very agreeable appearance.
The Northern Pacific Railroad have all
the iron on hand laid down, and it is out
from Ainsworth seventeen miles. The
grading is going on at several different
places. There is about one foot of frost
still in the ground, and the grading, where
light, has been deferred until the next thaw
shall have GOMEZ Walla Walla Union.
A few days ago, says the Carson VaAey
Ne,os, an Indian mahala, learning that her
sister had been badly burned near Sheridan
that morning, boarded Keyser's heavily
loaded wagon and was proceeding to Sheri-
dan, but, when short distance above
Vansickles, she fell from the wagon and
one of the hind wheels passed over her
body, killing her instantly.
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DIED.


Sacramento, March S-Elzabeth G. (wife of John
Prentice), a native of Norwich, Connecticut, "a
years and months
Friends and acquaIntarces are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral, which will take place from
residence, on Ninth street, between and O,
this afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Sacramento, Msrch 9-Henry W., son of Charles and
Eva Dangler, 10 months and IL days.
Friends and acquaintance are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral, which will take place from
residence of parents, street. between Third and
Fourth, this afternoon at o'clock
Sacramento March s-Infant child Of II. A. and B.
j. Webb.
Sawyers Bar, February 25-Mrs Farrell So years.
Marysvie, March 5-fhomas r. Shelley, "a years %
months and II days.
Marysyille, March 5-Francis Joseph Meyer, 80
years.
Sierayille, March 4-Issac Wbitehill, 70 years.
oakdale. February 23-George c. Lucas, 50 years
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VE:GETINE
Will Prevent and Cure Paralysis.
ENJOYED A GecD NIGHTS RESI-.

SOUTH LAWRENCE CMass.l April go 1877
MIR. II. II. STEVENS-Sir: Some five years ago
| commenced taking YEGETINE. At that time
had had shock of Paralysis, and could not walk
across the room without assistance. l found great
relief from it at first, but discontinued the use Of
it again, and am now able TO do my own work, and
am washing to-day. | had taken large quantities
of morphine, and was unable to sleep 1 have found
VEGETINE to be great quieter of the nerves, and
after taking it have been able enjoy good nights
rest. believe it to be good medicine, and cheer
fully recommend it to others.
A. S. ROBERTS,
No. Kingston Court, Lawrence, Mass
NERVOUSNESS, and all arrangements of the nervous
system, are usually connected with diseased con-
dition of the blood. Debility IS frequent accom-
panment. The first thing to be done is to improve
the condition of the blood. This is accom- shed by
taking YEGETINE. 1t is q neryemedicine, and
possesses controlling power over the nervous
system.
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VEGETINE.
| HAVE SEEN THE REMEDY TRIED, AND KNOW
IT Is GOOD.

NEWPORT (Kg.), April 81, 1877.
H. r. STEVENS, Boston, Mass.-Sir: Having
sold and recommended your medicines for the last
three years, perhaps you would ask why should
recommend them. l will answer, by saying, that
such beneficial results in a young friend who
has been affected with disease for two years,
which was brought on by his own imprudence;
and he had taken but one bottle when 1t showed its
power to successfully fight the evil, so that have
always recommended it to young friends with bad
say YOU can do so, as have seen the remedy tried
and know it is good. l remain yours very respect
fully, G.. NJ. MILLER,
Postofiice Box AS, Newport, Ky.
vEeETEE.-For Graduating all impurities of the
blood from the system, it has no equal 1t has
never failed to effect cure, giving tone and
strength to the system debilitated by disease.
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the PRESENT time we therefore thi'lk the
extension of the terms of the coanty and
township officers now in Office should be
regarded as a sensible and wholesome
rnrnnnsitinn
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AUCTEo IA So
MRS. kREUzBERoER,

MO. 1912 X STREET, BETWEEN SIXTEENTH
IN and SEVENTH NTH ali # The well-kep Flu KNI-
TIRE, etc, consist ng of Green Plush Par,or
Set, two Bruises Carpe-s, Msrbe top Center
Table one Bo kease two Lace Curtains, Com
forters and Sheets, one Blaca Walnut Marble-tOp
Bedroom ST. Hair aud SLrirg Mattresses, Feather
Pillows, Blankets, fine Mahogany Wardrobe,
two Commcn w rdrohes, Lounge Bed, Pictures,
Bedsteads, Bureaus, Washstands, two Sa es, variety
OF Cookery and Glassware Dining a. d other
Chairs avd Tables, one large Medallion Range with
Fixtur complete, and other artic es too numerous
to ment on.
Es- Sale posi- ive-without reserve. ~
NJ. J. SIMMONS & Co.. Auctioneers,
mr102t No 4l2 street,
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The Government was master of the situa-
tIon.
Terrible Hardship.

The Government was master of the situa-
ton.
shipwreck on the New Brunswick Coast
Terrible Hardship.
ST. JOHN IN. b., March 9tb.-The bark
Elbano, from Newport, Wales, for this port,
was wrecked yesterday morning at Niger.
head, five miles from here. Captain Barry
and seven men were drowned. The vessel
was driven close to the shore right under
frowning precipice. The boats were lowered
only to be swept away, and all hands had to
take to the rigging. Five unfortunately got
into the mizzen rigging, while the remainder
lashed themselves in the forward rigging.
After humping on the rocks for some time
the vessel suddenly turned over on her broad
side and all in the mizzen rigging were
drowned. Shortly afterward the master,
Captain Barry put on life-preserver and at
tempted to swim ashore for the purpose of
taking a line (; but he never reached the land.
The first mate, named Bissell, fell over the
jibboom and was drowned before the eyes of
his comrades. The remainder of the crew
chung to the wreck till the storm subsidized
and the tide had fallen, and then got ashore
and crawled on their hands and knees up the
precipitous cliff. Although thoroughly ex-
hausted, they had to walk mile and half
through the woods to reach habitation.
Fortunately the weather was not very cold,
and they were only slightly frost bitten.
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NOR SALE AT BARGAIN-THE -
II Oriental Hotel and Stables. no bettsr ~
bus Hotel, 30x70 feet two-story; Containing
large dining p,rlor, kitchen, ssloon, large
hall, IL Well-ventated bedrooms Wei furnished
aud ready for business. Large stone stable two
Acres OF Land. All for $1,000 cash. sale posi-
tive, as owner must leave Tor England In spring
X. X. HARVEY, III Dorado. Cal.
DIN
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THE NEW ps7EmEsr IL SAN FRANCISCO.

The statement of the San Francisco Citl-
sens' Protective Union, which we pub
Iished yesterday, indicates that the pa
thence of the intelligent and law-ablding
class has at length been exhausted by the
outrageous conduct of the Sandlotters, and
that any attempt at overt acts of violence
will lead to swift and sweeping retribution
We do not think it has ever been doubt
ful that the disorderly- element could be
mastered if collision occurred. The Citi-
zens' Protective Union undoubtedly pos
sesses the ability to deal with any riot that
may be attempted. Even were this not
the case, 1t is evident that there is now
ample force within reach to handle any
mob. But it appears to us that the pres
ept problem cannot be solved in this
way If the Sandlotters would come for
ward and fight, it would probably be
easy enough to put them down, and
a thorough thrashing would be certain
to restore peace and order for long
time to come. But it cannot be assumed
chat this line of action will be taken. The
leaders of the Sandlotters evidently do
not want to bring the quarrel to head,
and unfortunately they are just cunning
enough to keep their followers on the verge
OF open sedition without going any further
1t is here that the real difficulty of the SIT
uation lies. The programme of the hear-
neyites is, incessant agitation, without
overt acts of violence. They have dlseoy-
cred in this policy means of maintaining
themselves in power which they have no
disposition to relinquish. They have found
that they can command the aid and CO.
operation of all the demagogues who move
in the filthy pool of politics. They have
learned that political influence may be
based upon crusade against capital; that
they can put their own kind into
office; that they can make CON-
Portable living of the fears Of
the community that in fact
buster and menace pay. And TINS being
the case, how are the law-abiding citizens
going to solve the problem? They may
organize, and arm, and drill, and stand
prepared to meet and crush any uprising
but of what avail are all their preparations
against an enemy who intends to confns
himself strictly to talk, yet whose incen
diary talk constitutes a positive injury to
society? The harm that has been already
done to San Francisco has been effected en-
tirely in this way, be it remembered. It's
the constant uncertainty and apprehension
which sap confidence and paralyze business,
and this uncertainty and apprehension are
not likely to be removed by mere declara-
ton of determination to meet force with
force.
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TELECRAPH!G.

LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES TO THE RECORD
UNION.
MATTERS AT WASHINGTON.
The Government Authorities and the
San Francisco Situation
PASSENGERS PASSING OMAHA.
Supreme Court Decision in Regard to
Elections.
DECIDED SENSATION AT CINCINNATI.
An Illinois Negro Shoots His White Wife
and then Kills Himself.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS OF FOREIGN NEWS.
Letter from Lord Beaconsfeld to tho Duke
of MARLBOROUGH.
Etc. Etc.. ..Eic.
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The Nevada Daily Transcript has en-
tered upon It's fortieth volume. Its edl-
torial mention of the fact has this para.
graph {" Its proprietors are fully satisfied
over the results OF their long continued
efforts thus far, and look to the future
with confident feeling" The Transcripts
is reliable. newsy paper and welcome ex-
change.
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VEGETINE
WILL CURE DaopsY AID DYSPEPSIA.

WALNUT Hills, April 16, 1877
II. r. STEVENS, ESQ: have much pleasure in
informing you that, after seeing the perfect cure Of
three years old case of DrOpsy by friend OF mine,
l tried to get cured OF an Old trouble of mine,
dyspepsia. The use of four bottles of VEGE1INE,
according to your directions was a great success,
and I am free of m. old enemy. TIE use OF your
VEGEIINE has effected perfect cure. Respect
fully yours, L. W. DAVIDSON,
Walnut His Cineinn ii, o.
vEeETINE.-It extends its influence INTO every
part of the human organism, commencing with its
foundation; correcting diseased action ard restoring
vital powers, creating a healthy formation and
publication Of the blood, driving ont disease and
ineying Nature to perform its allotted task.
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GEnvn Z. LAmNsON,

q TTORNEY AT LAw-oFFICE, FIFTH ST,
n between l ana J. Residence, No. 207 1
street, between Seventh snd Eighth. mrlo-sp1n
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MARRIED.

Sacramento, March BY Rev I, e. Dwinell, John
B. Richardson, of Oakland, to Anna Lynch, OF
Geneva, N. Y.
Gridley, February 2s-Robers n. Styles to Julia
Gain.
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VEGETINE.
bPOTHECSRIES RECOMMEND IT.

CIxClNHATI, April 10, 1877
MR.. II. r. STEVENS, Boston, Mass.-Dear Sir {:
have sold during the past two years large quanti-
ties of your AZ VEGETISE," which has given entire
satisfaction III all cases not bearing OF single
plant against it. Very truly ours.
X. b. ASHFIELD,
Druggist and Apothecary, southwest corner Central
Avenue and Eighth street, Cincinnati, o.