Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-03-14

Nswhsll, the wellknown auctioneer, died
this morning.
Mexican levies an assessment of 81 per
share.
The Dead AuctiOnecr.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 13sh.-Henry NJ.
| Newhall who died this morning Of erysipelas,
had been in feeble health for some time past,
and had of late spent considerable time en-
| his Southern California ranch, at Newhall,
| Los Angeles county, in hopes of being thus
restored to health. It is said that he never
| fully recovered from the effects Of sunstroke
which be received while attending the Trien.
NAL Conclave of Knights Templar, of which
body he was member, at Chicago, in 1885,
| Deceased was a native of Saugus, Mass, and
was born May 3d. 1926. He began life as e
ships boy, but after making voyage to the
East Indies and back, drifted into an auction
house in Philadelphia, where he served an
apprenticeship. From Philadelphia he went
to Nashville Tenn, where he conducted
the business of auctioneer until the gold
excitement of 1S49. He arrived in this
city on the 9th of July, 1850, and immedi-
ately started in the auction business on
jackson street with A. /. Hall, under the
sequently changed to Newhall, Gregory Il
Co., then NewhalI, Gregory Claghorn, then
I'll. NJ. Newhall & Co. On tie 1st of Janu.
AIRY, 1881, deceased retired from the firm in
favor of his sons, Henry &. aud Ed. W.,
associated with 2. Van Pelt, under the firm
| name of Newhall's Sons & Cs< Deceased
was one.third owner of the original San Jose
and San francisco Railroad, and it was due
largely to his energy and perseverance that
it was extended to Gilroy. The road was
subsequently sold to the Southern Pacific
Railroad Company. He was an owner of
large quantity of land in Southern Califor-
MIA. He was twice married and leaves FIVE
sons. He was a member of Oriental Lodge,
No. IA, T. and A. NJ, and of California
Commandery, Knights Templar. The funeral
will take place from the family residence on
Van Ness avenue Wednesday.
Minister Sargent Interviewed.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 13th.-Minister
Sargent was interviewed this evening by
Cal reporter, and in answer to the question,
What is the purpose of your visit to San
Francisco 2 said: Twofold; to get my
family, and IL arrange my business affairs so
When do you start for Berlin?'
81 will remain here for about three weeks,
and then go to Washington for instructions.
I will sail from New York May 6.h.'
How were you affected by your appoint.
meDt to Berlin, rather than to some other
post which it was thought you might be called
upon to fll?'
Pleasantly very pleasantly. It will give
me comparative rest, and opportunity to visit
duty will be both pleasing and novel;"
And as to the Secresaryship of the In
terior?"
81 consider myself fortunate in having es-
capped being called upon to fill that position.
It is one of the most arduous in the Cabinet"
Whist is your opinion of the prospect Of
change there now?'
g think there will be none. The Iowa
Republicans in both houses are bringing
terrific pressure to bear to retain Kirkwood.
He makes an excellent Secretary, and | sin
cerely hope he will be retained. He labors
under but one Acknowledgements Of his ad-
yanced age; but he is man in robust health,
is honest, efficient, and l hope to hear of his
retention"
"What regarding the Associate Justice.
ship"
- I think the nomination of Judge Batch
ford will be confirmed at once"
"Will you express an opinion regarding
the Garfield Rosecrans correspondence
" really have none to express. 1t is {.
matter evolved since I left Washington, and
| know nothing of its merits"
u Il has been reported that you would ap-
point Mr.. Felsenheld your Secretary CT
Legation"
Il offered Mr.. Felsenheld, of San Diego,
that place, but upon elaboration he con-
cluded not to accept. He is fitted for it, be.
ing man of ability and German scholar. l
have now decided to retain the present Secre-
tarv of Legation at the Berlin mission, son
of Edward Everett. His four years expert
ence will be great hel to me. Mr.. Fsl.en.
held, by the way, will accompany me to Ber-
lin on a tour of recreation"
MAY | ask, regarding the Secretaryship
OF the Interior, whether you were ever ="
Senator Sargent (quickly)-I feel, regard
ing that, that | have escaped great hard
would have been term Of Imprisonment
at hard labor; whereas, my present
duties abroad mean, perhaps, prolonged
lease OF life. | not only congratulate
self thereat, but am in constant
receipt of friendly congratulations, both
from individuals and the press. In
regard to the latter, l cannot refrain from
expressing my gratitude; for the press of the
State, with scarcely an exception, has as.
sumed most courteous attitude toward me
since the statement was first published that
| would probably be called to some post Of
duty by tae present Administration.
Mr.. Sargent Is visiting at William Csrr's
on San Jose avenue and Twenty. fifth street,
and is looking in excellent health. He an
nounced that be was feeling better than at
any time in the past five years.
The Sunday Law TO be Enforced.
SAN Francisco, March 3th.-The follow.
ing order has been issued to the police:
Captains DOUGLASS and Short Instruct your off.
GERS to pre- pare to enforce the Sunday law Arrests
will be made of persons who may violate this law
next Sunday. P. CROWLEY, Chief OF Police.
superintendent TOwne all Eight.
SAN Francisco. March 13.h.-Inquiries at
the Office Of the General Superintendent Of
the Central Pacific Railroad reveal the fact
that the report of A. n. Townes serious ILL
ness was an idle rumor. Assistant Superin.
tendent Fillmore stated that he had received
telegram from Mr.. Towne, Saturday even.
ing, saying that the reports about his condi-
ton were greatly exaggerated. Not feeling
quite as well as usual. he had stopped over at
Indianapolis, merely as a precaution against
possible sickness. A dispatch received this
morning stated that he would probably leave
Indianapolis for San Francisco tomorrow or
Wednesday.
A Happy Pair Separated.
SAN Francisco, March 13tb.-George G.
Gottung. the wife.inurderer, who created