Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-02-15

made to bear its due proportion of the bur
den of the expenses. Nothing except the
most narrow-ninded and selfish spirit will
maintain the present senseless system of
placing a cross levee in such position that 1t
viii act as a dam for the surface drainage
water and thus infiict injury upon large
number of citizens directly, and indirectly
upon the present and prospective value of all
the property in Sacramento. This is a can
did, common-sense, truthful view of this
whole situation. 1t cannot be refuted except
by the contemplate, small-hearted considera-
ton that a levee system which would ade-
quately protect the city of Sacramento might
inure to the benefit of some covey who hap
pens TO own land below the citys limits.
II.
INCREASED TAXATIoN.-In a letter from
ex-T1ustee Knox, addressed to Mayor Tur.
ner, in relation to the proposed increased rate
of taxation, he says " While do not desire
to reflect on the action of the Trustees feel
that circumstances have changed since the
agreement to increase the tax to pay the in
terest. The country surrounding US, upon
which we depend for much of our local trade,
has suffered greatly by the floods a large
portion of the city is suffering from the accu-
mutation of drainage water; the breaks &C.
curing in the levees south of the city have
deprived us of the benefit of the drainage
canal. and makes it incumbent on the city to
relieve the people, who are compelled to pay
CITY taxes, from the sewage and drainage
water, the cost of which will be an extra tax
not only on those uninjured by back-water,
but those who have been driven from their
homes thereby. The extra taxes for levee and
drainage purposes, that are absolutely neces-
sary this yeat, will be all. it seems to me, our
people can stand at this time. do not wish
to be understood as in favor of Reputation,
but | am not in favor at this time OF increas-
ing the tax in accordance with the alleged
agreement, if it can honorably be avoided,
but do as we have been doing for sew,
eral years past, and l am satisfied
that when the bondholders understand
your reasons for not increasing our
tax this year for this purpose they will attach
no blame TO you. In regard to suits, | am
informed by good legal authority that the law
under which the bonds were issued forbid the
holders of them from suing the city. This
YOU can inquire irto If this be so they must
rely upon our good faith to pay them, and we
must pay them and the interest, but not at a
time when we are laboring under the incubus
of a food, with all the expenses it necessarily
entails. The Act of 1868, which gave per-
Z
formed, specially provided that it could
not to be sued for liabilities accruing prior to
the 2Sth day of April. 1868. This ought to
to be inquired into. The Memphis decision
referred to in your communication to the
RECORD UNION has changed, as you are
aware. the supposed power of the bondhold.
ers to have receiver appointed, etc. There
fore, in view of all the facts and circum
stances surrounding us at the present time, L
trust that you may see your way clear to
avoid the tax TO pay the large amount of in
terest proposed this year"
PIoNBER's CELEBRATIoN.-Somef forty
members of the Sacramento Association of
California Pioneers assembled at Pioneer
Hall last evening and marched thence in a
body to the Golden Eagle Hotel to offer their
congratulations to one of their members, f.
A. Hornblower, the occasion being his attain
ing the age of 80 years The company was re-
ce;ved by Mr.. Hornblower in the parlors and
made welcome. In about an hour he invited
the party to the dining-roOm, where an eX-
cellent collation. was spread and to
which the guests paid complimentary
attention. A number of ladies and
several guests invited at the moment
sat with the company. Senator Johnston
presided, and after the food was discussed
and the wines sampled he announced the first
toast: "Ohr Friend Pioneer Hornblower," F"
to which the host responded in very happy
speech, in which he reviewed briefly the
birth and progress of his adopted State. The
next toast was The Plains Across aud the
Horn Around responded to by Pioneer II.
NJ. Larue, who gave 1.-The Senate Hall, ="
responded to by Senator Johnston, who gave
Pioneer Wives and Babies, responded to
by Pioneer Albert Leonard, who gave
Pioneers, Old and Young" responded to
by Pioneer Van Heusen. Mr.. Johnston
then gave "Our Visiting Brethren" and
called on George T. Bromley of San Fran
cisco, who replied in a humorous vein. The
Chair then gave "Our Invited Guests, and
Azsemblymau Daggett responded. The
| Chair then gave 1.-THE Sacramento Pioneer
Association" and exPresident Osborn re.
sDonded; also "The Youngest Pioneer, and
| Pioneer 2. II. Russell responded, George
Y. Bromley then recited "When tho Cows
Come Home" and the entire company,
rising, Joined hands and sang "Auld Lang
Syne." At II o'clock the company aa-
j6urned to the parlor, where an orchestra was
in readiness, and dancing began and con-
tinued until late hour.
STATE LIBRARY TRUSTEES The election of
Trustees for the State Library, soon to take
place. is attracting considerable attention,
and elicits much interest about the State
Capitol. The aspirants for the office of Lii,
brarian are Albert Hart, private Secretary
to his ExcellencY Governor Perkins; MIS-
PAGE. a widow of Oakland; Win. J. Davis,
phonographic reporter of the Superior
| Court in this city; and I. II. Wallis, present
deputy Librarian. in charge of the law de-
partment of the State Library. Each oi
/ these candidates presents separate ticket.
| Among the tickets presented are these: One
is Felix Tracy, Henry Edgerton and A. G.
Freeman of Sacramento, j. j. Owen of San
Jose, and Judge l. S. Belcher OF MarysvIlie.
Another is, Frank Miller, John MeNeill and
A. G. Freeman of Sacramento, l. 5. Belcher
and Frank A Smith. Another has the
names of Henry Edgerton and L. Il. McFar'
land of Sacramento, J. j. Owen, Q. Harrison,
and w. w. Crane of Oakland. The Repub,
licans have the majority in both branches o.
the Legislature, and the Board elected will
be Republican. The Republican caucus vii
meet to night in the Assembly chamber fol
the purpose of agreeing upon caucus ticket
to be supported in the joint Convention o.
the two houses. Two of the candidates have
had extended experience in the State Library
These are Albert Hart, who held the position
OF deputy LipTarla1 uuueT w. u otTdttot
for many years, and Mr.. Wallis, who ha'
served as Deputy under Mr.. Cravens, the
present Librarian.
ARRESTS MADE. = The following arrests
were made in the city yesterday: Joe Hag
gerty, for misdemeanor, by officers Carol
aud Campbell Jose Jenkins, battery, by
officer Frazee Sarah Fay, for disturbing
the peace, by officer Smith.
FoR Coon. serviceabie suit of gents
clothing visit the Red House. Atwood suit
only Sl2.
JUsT RECEIVED a carload OF the best cook
ing potatoes in the State-equal to Salt LAX
or any other. w. r. Strong 4 Co.
LACE FIcHUs, suitable for evening wear a
Fancy Goods Department, Mechanics Store
LADIES fancy embroidered ties at Hale's.
LARGE AssoRTMENT Tycoon reps at Hale's.
I---x,,-- Su,Drs IN LID Gloves az Hale's