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THE UI~iOHIAN : = "iNN''..
TIuhcrt Howe Bancroft in his recent first
volume Of California history, prelaceN 1t
with this expression: The past OF CaIl-
fornia. as a whole, and in each successive
phase. furnishes Il record not cNceilel
either in variety or interest by th3t O. any
New World province" From thetimc ii was
=, mere field OF cosmographic conjecture ijs
nosifinn has drawn upon itself liperai
share of the worlds notice. The paI"d "I
spanish OCCUPATION, of Spiritua. ccnIut~,
and mission Development growing oar q!
Franciscan effort, of quiet pastoral me WIN
its social munotony, Is fascinating
subject that in no par. of America can be
studied more advantageOUSly than ieFc
Even the miniature struggles between
church and state, tie poiitca! cor
trovcr,ies Of the Mexican regime, The
plav at war and ,-atC-Cratt. are iali ol inter-
est 10 the reader who can forge; Tie hIta1er
outcome On the ocean, a. on a great MAJ
itimc highway California WIs VISITED oT
explorers from all parts 81 me W'Ii1.
over the mountains presently
came advenurou, plth-iinderS, followed
h., a swan, nT Augia-Saxnn immigrants,
TO seek homes dE the Parlilt; a.id
their cxuariences on the overland
way. with the discussions and hht'tS-
terings that followed their coming. from
-, ,.1.,;r' +. the Gaar-hag re-
'iG f,r \ 3rra,iyenot want
Hol' l"'iI,s,, ,,t.' ;,,,rrcs+ TTnn came the
I'' ~ H." a,,'., of ac and the inter-
1'''.,i ,,;I;tr,, mic nndc; the United
rts.,l'l I,. ., f,lfoo,r1 bv the croyuins
't'1!ts, COSY al t''e l;s:,vrry Of go!i-
cAcl.eiisIiS ~ @ ,', o.,iy node California Ia
an event 'il'l' t '.o' ,,at;nn. Int i,npartcd
NOUS among ,''' ,i'a ,''o', c'a,ntr.s nast The
new interest ~ .iV .;,,,',, ;.,,,,,. visj3 The
so' mn s"n;a "';, CONDITIONS and develop
;o,,,'Iuf anon, ~ th( G,' ti,b rrnfs the committees
NJ 49, ,,, and orbcr strange phenomena
Tor years pgI''l.''''i IN ~ '6on i,yn,I the
,, T%ll 'ii,' - ;-,l-,.,,iai ,,r1ar,s Of ari-
~ e'o.', u, f continental rail-
v1ly,'''1 yn, Of " ~na, I,, 'H,s an the Pacific an
c4ch |"S th,, IN in ,3r,sn~ plares California
Io, ed@ ~, '.,i id. Win t@ older states in ca
r,~1 rccr ~ nroC,rcl ,,,,,( " 50 and nrosncritv.
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the past regarding this annual holiday,
should see TO it that it is not hereafter
neglected. 1t is an anniversary common ,
Grating an event iustifying them in saying
that upon ii hinged the fate of the American
Union. 1t was one of those political crises,
upon the turn of which the question of
freedom or of slavery was to be determined;
upon the decision of which depended the
dedication of the Pacific shores of our
possessions to human freedom, or TO the
chains and bonds of human slavery Such
an event is of too great importance in
our National history TO permit Of its anni-
versarv recurrence being treated with that |
cold f,rmalitv, which was fast degenerating .
into actual nOn-observance. Its celebration |
is too full of valuable lessons; invites too /
strongly to the reading Of our political his
tory; too profoundly and impressiyely /
teaches the maXims of patriotism and doc |
trines of wise policy, to be passed by with
out such observance as is due to so remark
able an event. Whoever attempts to pre-
sem in any brief recital
TIE CHIEF EVENTS
That have characterized the brief history
of this State, finds himself early bewildered
in a maze of historic data, from which he
discovers that it is practically impossible
to select those features which, to the eX-
| cIusion of others. are to be credited as the
/ most potent factors in giving lis to-day the
! brritapn we cuiOv under thc broad liberties
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-09

Sacramento is to-day to bc the scene Of
an elaborate anniversary Observance, which
III the past has been sadly neglected, or at
least observed with u cold formality wholly
foreign to the enthusiasm with which 1t
was first celebrated. Concerning this first
celebration, VIC quote the rather nHgrace-
full, and in some respects horid account |
given in Diary fornlin " The Annals of San
Francisco The words were pcnncd years |
ago by mcu-Soule, Gihon and NiSbet-at
least two Of whom took active part in the |
celebration, and all of whom wrote at
time Q653-5l, when local California his
tory was deemed of far greater value than
since California has, by the completion OF
the trancontincntal railroads, been brought
out of an isolation that made local matters
sources Of absorbing interest
TIE FIRST CELEBRATION.
Ocfobcr 9q, 1S50.-This day was set apartto
celebrate the admission OF California into
the Union. When on the 18th inst. the
mail steamer Oregon was entering the bay,
she fired repeated precoucerted signal guns,
that warned the citizens OF the glorious
news. Immediately the whole of the m
habitants we're afoot, and grew half wild
with excitement until they heard definitely
that the "aihEs were @ .ll'A ll'.r ii ys yc,,,
inIfantiv ,t.5,IIti snsncnJcd the Courts adjourned
in the midst Of their work, and men rushed
from every mouse lh'| tnc 80 = ,-,. ','-,.
lP%Ior 70 tI, .,n, sI,g ,l news W. When the steamer
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N-tNI EIl t-AS no ~ T II 3IU1Nss
[Translati0n.l
PKErEcrrEE or NE SrcoNp 1IsTRIcT.

MONTEREY, March 5, 1915.
l have learned with much dissatisfaction that,
in contempt of the laws and authorities Of the
Mexican Republic. you have entered the towns
6l Sorce c,.' Which the CoveIHrnert Of vour
nation must shave placed under your
command for the sole purpose Of eN-
amining its own territory. That the
prefecture orders you, Immediately on receipt
| of this communication. to return with yonr
party beyond the limits of the Departments.
| with the understanding that if you do not COM
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TO noLonEs rAonEco.
CAMP NEaE ROAD TO SANTA CEJZ, ;
-.

y J. -
February ~ 1876.
SIR: I received your communication Of the
2lth informing me that complaint had Eeeu
lodged against me in your Office for refusing to
deliver up certain animals Of my band, W,ich
are claimed having been stolen from this
vicinity. about two months since: and that the
plaintiff further complains OF having been III
suited in my cSmp.
1t can he proven on oath by thirty men here
present, tnGt the animal pointed out by the
plaiutiif has been brought IN MY band front the
United States Of North America The insult OF
which he complains and which was authorized
by myself consisted in his being ordered. unlne-
liatCly 70 leave the camp. After having been
detected in enGedvOTing 10 obtain animals
1Inder f,-Isc Irc:cuscs. he should have been we'll
satisfied 10 escape without a severe horse
whipping
There are four animals in my band which
were battered rom the Fui&rc !nulo3s uN lle
division OF my party which dcscCndtu "a the san
Joaquin valley. ] was 1vt there present ana II
arv more legal owners present themselves these
shall lie Immediately delivered upon proving
YOU thGt Win this exception, al the ahilnalS
in my band have been purchased ana lHil'i Iot-
ANY further communication on this SUBJECT
viii not therefore. receive attention. GU
will readily understand that NY duties Nlil llos
hermit lue To appear before the mHtiSlfistys ol
YOUR town on the complaint ufcYer% st7aSSlllS
y3.e-ahoud vino may chance to visit my camp.
You iuiilrm me chat unless satisfaction be i'm
mcdistey made ty the delivery OF W animals
in question. the complaint Viii be icrN tiGtd To
the Governor. ! would bCg You at tie sane
time 20 iUci0SC 10 his EECCicncF . copy ul tEN
note. / am, respectfully, your obeGieEt servant,
j. Q. Fremont, L. $. Army.
To sr Don Dolores Pacheeo 3Nca3c of san
JOSEF
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Contonting ourselves now with recalling
that he was born February %, ls0S, was
educated in Switzerland, but in early man
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-09
ADMISSION DAY.
A Glance at the American Occupation OF
California-Pioneer Days.
TTIE, STORY OF THE BEAR FLAG REVOLT. c

The Native Sons of West-Hstory Of the Origin
Growth of Order-Ful Account OF the
Grand and Subordinate Pariors, with
Roster of Officers and Members.
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ERECTION OF .LtfEN ; FulsL'
He had much trouble in procuring syitabie
lumber and timber Hetioated some clown
the American river from the mountains,
aud VS. compelled TO send 10 Bodesa, OH
the coa st several hundred miles.
In August, 1910, Sutter was joined BY
the five men who had crossed the Rocky
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THE SOLDIERS HOME ACT.
Text OF thu Measure as Approved-its Generous
Provisions.

Be IL enacted By the Senate and House Of Representa-
tres Of gte tinted States of ADsricd Congress as
sen,6ted, That the Board of Managers of the Home
for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers are hereby author
lied and directed to locate branch of the Home
at some suitable point Ia either the States of Ar
kansas, Colorado, KANSAS, Iowa, Minnesota Mis-
souri, or Nebraska. Tile same shall not be located
on a tract OF land less than three hundred and
twenty acres In extent
SEC. 2. That said branch Home shall be located
and The ground purchased, unless the same be do
mated, by said Board of Managers within three
months, or as coon thereafter prletiee he from
the approval of this act Propided That said Board
OF Managers may select any Government property
suitable for such Home, by and with the consent of
the Secretary of War
SEC. 8. That within six months or as soon there
alter as practicable from the approval of this ,,et
the said Board of Managers shall commence tte
erection OF suitable building buildings on the
grounds SO purchased for the of said branch
Home 1 hat said building buildings shall be
completed at as early a day as possible
Sec. 4. That the sum of two hundred and fftv
Thousand dollars is hereby appropriated for the
purposes hereinbefore mentioned and the improves
pient OF the grounds of said branch Home
SEC D. That all honorably -dischargsd soldiers
ana sailors who served In the of the rebellion
and the volunteer soldiers and sailors of the war of
eighteen hundred and twelve and of the Mexican
wal, who are disabled by age disease or otherwise
and by reason of such disability are incapable OF
earning living, shall be admitted into The Home
ior disabled volunteer soldiers. provided such dsa-
biity was not incurred in service against the United
States.
sSc. g. That the Board Il Managers Of the Home
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To TIE EDITOR: Your number of June is
gave description Of Perryville, or more prop.
erly Chaplin Hills Col Dan. McCoOks bri-
gsce, consisting Of the 65th, seth, I25th IL,
and SD OHIO, presume were the first troops
10 open ere in that our first battle. We were
bus eight days out from Louisville, having
started Oct. l. On the morning Of the 7th or
brigade being in the lead. the e6th ILL., was de-
tailed toT picket About dark and near 10 o.
N. 90. L, Capt Fountain, aud Co. II, Capt.
Hall were placed cut as vi6ets, and by day
light opened quite brisk FIRE which was kept
up til ~ e. IA, when Gen. Fry, of ZoIlico1er
fame, ordered US to charge the rebel pickets.
We charged over the ridge behind which we
had been lying during the night. and across a
small stFSasa, up steep hill. and drove the reb-
els pellrlcji losing one killed and IL wounded.
Lieut.. Col. AcGee had his horse shot from
under him.
The one killed was member OF Co. G. This
being our Grst trial with the rebels we felt
quite proud Of it. The Seth III in the after
noon was formed as the rear Of the brigade,
having led the day before. From our position
We could see the battle raging around the Rus
sell house, observe our troops retire and then
again advance, retake their old position, aud
drive the rebels.-J- @. FAEIs, Co. B, S6th Ill,
Ht Ayr, Iowa.
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JUST THE THING.
Fills the Bill to q Dol, and as Things Get Hot
nticallY ETerYbGdY VII; Want Il


iitieaily Everybody VIII Want II.
The special edition of the B. & o. Red Book,
devoted TO the history of the Republican party
and its antecedents is an almost indispensable
publication to those at all interested in the
development of the campaign of the year.
Great care is manifested in the compilation of
data, and while everything is stated in the
most CONCISE manner, the information is so clear
and explicit as to be readily comprehended
The chaptc. devoted to the origin of the party
and its national outcome from the dismember-
ment of prior parties is of exceeding interest
as is also the points showing party policy as ex-
pressed through Congressional action. The con-
densed proceedings of the National Con ventions
of the various parties, from the earliest period
of the countrys history to the present, is of no
ordinary value and it is a thing never before
attempted IN such form OF publication. Indeed
it would be difficult to tell of all the important
information gathered together and shown so
intelligently in the little book.
Those who desire so invaluable textbook
for handy reference, as matters grow interest
ing, will not delay long in inclosing twocent
stamp with their address to C. K. Lord Balti-
more, this being the only requisite TO secure a
copy. In addition to the data having direct
bearing upon the one party, there is vast
amount of information given as regards both
parties, and with the Red Book at hand no one
need be at a loss for an authority to settle al
most any question as to political history which
may came up In common with all the B. & o.
publications. it is q model of perfect typogra-
ply, the makeup and type used generally
being very tar above the average of political
textbooks. In writing please mention Ma
TIoEAL TRIBUNE
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To TIE EDITOR: desire 10 see copy o:
Gen. Balasides order, Issued IN December,
15oz, IL favor Of giving gold medals TO 100 men
OF the o9th =. Y. who participated in the " for
lorn hope" al the battle OF Fredericksburg.
These men crossed i'm boats took, | think.
nearly 400 prisoners and drove the rebels CUT
oil the cltg, saus making way for our army 10
cross the rsger. The medals we're never given
70 as.-J0lIS L. ToBEY. Cation. Steuben Co.,
NY.
IGen- Burnside. IN his report Of the opers-
tions al Fredericksburg. Va, says: About
noon the log cleared away, and we were able
with our artillery 10 check the FIRE Of the
enemy. Alter consultation with Gems Hunt
and Woodbury.. / decided TO resume work on
the bridge and gave directions, ia accordance
with suggestion Of Gen Eant TO send men
over IN foato0ns 10 the other shore as rapidly
a. possible 20 drive the ei.emy from bis posi-
tlon on tic opposite bank This work was
most galiauilg performed by Col. Balls bri-
gade-the Tth Mich and 18th and 10th Mass.
al The upper bridges and by the esth n I. al
the middle bridge. and the enemy were soon
driven lT7a their position lie makes no
mention Of o reward for the rendering OF thu
6erS ice.-ED1
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THE QUESTION SQUAD.
Comrades Queries and Repiies-0dds and Ends OF
Information.

Capt. William Wallick Peru, Ind, wants to hear
from some of the rest of the 65 captains who were
confined in Libby Prison in 1868. and from whom
two were selected to be executed in retaliation
Comrade |. o. Russell, East Granite Falls Mimi
would like to hear from some of the wounded SOL
diers who lay at the Estes House Hospital Keo-
kuk Iowa, during the Fall and Winter of 1925.
flames Deering, Detroit, Mich, asks if any of
the old 18th is Inf. remember one Lewis Hun
ley, OF co. .. who died from wound received at
the battle of Stone River. Huniey famous
whistler, and would frequently cheer his comrades
up during tedious marches with his lively tunes.
"A subscriber at Pennville Mo-, wishes to in
form Corp. Hayes, Sth Tenn, that about IL
years ago he knew at indianapolis IOWA Viii
liam Nj. Hayes who claimed to have been either in
a tennessee or Kentucky regiment. He was rather
small and OF dark complexion.--Thomas Dever,
Go. d. 9Th ILL.,. Junction City. Kan. would like to
hear from the survivors of the Champion Hill Hos
pital III Mis>issippi-espeeialy Joseph Bates
who was wounded in the leg, right and left arm
and right shou!der.--Thos j. Shirley Utica
Neb.. would like to hear from some of the mem
Ivan, Cofteyville, Kan, would like to know
the address Of Jas. A. Curry, Surgeon In charge
OF Hospital, Davenport Iowa. in IS65.-Coni-
rade g.. g. Curtis, Eidorado, kan, wishes that
some OF his old comrades of the bloody 42d Wis
would correspond with hin.-Comrade c. D.
Wood, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, late Co. K I'd ILL., Cav,
would like TO hear from some conlrade who was q
member of that company during l65I-2.--W. a
Armstrong, Sturgeon, Ohio, would like the address
of the Surgeon of the 9th Chic while that regiment
lay IN camp near Corinth Miss, In the Summer of
ls62.-Comrade IL. G. Krefzer, Pawnee Rock,
KAN would like to know the name of the lady
who was singing TO the 9th Ohio boys in the val
ley near Pennington, Miss, May g. 1852, when the
artillery opened.-Jno. W. Sect Holden, No.
would ike some member of the 54th Ohio to write
an account of that regirnent.-L w Armstrong,
Corporal, Co. E. 10th Ill.,. Randolph, Iowa. wonders
II any eomrade recollects giving TO barefooted
soldier at Chattanooga Tenn. pair of shoes
X. b. Wright, Co. F. 13eth H., Anawank. Mimi,
would like to hear from some of his old comrades !;
also. wishes to know where Capt. III. w. Snow now
resiies.--Clias. Sheets. 25;h Ind. Bat Delphi
Ind, would ike the address of two members of
the 25th.-Comrade WI. Harris, Co. c. 18th Ind,
Lincoln, Neb., would like to hear from some Of his
old comrades
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only served In the State defenses and who yvas not
musfered IN the United States service at ALL can he
JON Pos, OF the Grand Army OF the Republic 7
AHsiser Art. 4, Chap. 1, Of Rules and Regulations.
g. A. r.. provides thai members " of such State
regiments rs were called into service and suhs,et
TO the orders of u s. General officers between the
dates mentioned April II, 1861, and April O. 1861
shall be eligible" You can decide Tor yourself
whether this applies to the case
u r. T.. East Liverpool. olsio:-No bill has passed
Congress granting pension of $50 for total deafness
The law remains Unchanged st3 Is the rate for total
deafness The Mexican pension bill and the amend
ments to the pension laws which were attached 4,
said bill having failed in the House there are no
new laws relating to pensions therefore the vari-
Gus questions submitted cannot be answered.
e. y. R.-Congress has provided for the appoint
ent OF $50 special pension examiners for services
In the field. About 10 IN addition those already
examined, Will be needed 20 ill these positions,
and examinations will be held as soon as PRACTICE
able by the Civil Service Commission al different
places throughout the country 70 meet the convent
ence of applicants. All applications must be made
on blanks that will be furnished by the Civil Serv-
Ice Commission To all who apply. The examina-
ton viii necessarily embrace some knowledge OF
law. especially the rules of evidence, gnd some
knowledge of anatomy and physiology For text
Of Mexican pension bill, etc. see The NATIONAL
TRIBUNE of July 8.
Springfield, hass.. saws: Does the Government
pay bounties to soldiers who have served 20 years
or more, or does it pay bounties for long service
Ansacer No. The only reward for long service ia
additional monthly pay for each re-enlistment.
{. W. ", Bangor, Ne, says: Please inform me II
all pension claims in the hands Of special exainir-
ers are those that have had statements made
against them by malicious persons. Anssrsr No.
Probably small per cent. only of claims in hands
OF special examiners those wherein derocatory
statements nave been made. The majority OF such
claims are those where there 10 hospital record
of the disability claimed and the proof furnished Is
not considered reliable, or where the testimony
conflicts or 10 at variance with the supposed facts
x. j. g., Corydon, Ind, submits the following
am drawing pension of S2I per month for loss OF
arm. Can | get an increase on another wound
which IS mentioned IN the original apple .tion, or
can get an increase on hernia? The three COM
bined prevent me from any manual labor. Anstrer
II the latter statement be correct You entitled
to $50.
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To TIE EDITOR: Please state through the
columns ot your valuable paper: list, in what
brigade, division and corps the eth n. Z.
n Art serTed during Graat campaigning from
1864 TO The close Of the war; and, I'd, how raanv
men did they lose. killed. wounded and pris-
cners on that carnpaigD.-A- III. CLARK, New
ARK H. j.
The LIST n Y. II. Arr. belonged to the Fourth
Brig, First Div, Second Corps, from MAY 70
sometime u October, 1854; and in Second BRIG.
First Div, Second Corps, 70 sometime in Feb
ruary, lo65; Second separate Brig. Eighth
Corps, 30 june Is ls85. and in Separate second
Brig, Middle Dept TO August i, 1865. Cas-
uaities on GIANTS Virginia campaign: Killed
and CLEO o. wounds, ia officers and 25s men !;
wounded. 5 officers and 800 men. MISSING n,
officers aed 40 men. III is probable that eouDe
Of the wounded are counted among the missing.
The regiment entered the service with IS oIs-
eers sDo J, s39enlisted men.-ED
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WASHINGTON G. THURSDAY JULY H. 1881

for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers is hereby authorized
TO inquire into the expediency of establishing q
branch of the Home in the State of California for
the Pacific cost; and to that end the said board il
authorized 10 receive propositions from the mana
gers Of the Veterans Home located in Napa County.
California; for the transfer of the buildings grounds
and property of said Veterans Home to the United
States for use as branch of the National Home for
Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, and TO report to Con-
gress IN respect to the property and cxpciency Of
accepting said Veterans Home for such branch
but this section shall not interfere with the estab-
fishing of the Home provided for in this act And,
Home be instructed to inquire into the expediency
of establishing branch Soldiers Home in the State
OF Michigan and also to the use of the Fort
Dearborn military reservation, and the building
thereon for that purpose and to report Congress
thereon al an early day; but this provision shall
not Interfere with the establishment of the Home
provided for In this act.
Approved July 5. 1854
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Fearless Thrcshinr uaehins.

We call tho attention of farmers ard thresssr.
zen 70 the ad gerrsencat Of the celebrated Fearless
Threshing Machine. elsewhere In this nsn.,
Unparalleled honors have been bestowed upon thI,
machine, ct fairs and exhibitions, STATE, Estjonai
and internationally aHd If universal victory ct trials
seFadenee OF superiority. then most assrredly wss
On c1-Pre1cenE OF the New York State Agricultural
socaefy correct, In saying Of the Harder Machines.
'ey are tls best ever made" And, 81 equally
Rooa and reliable testimony has been borne fsrnes
Ti-nout number. Persons designing TO purchase
WI DO wei to consult the MANUFACTURER Of sas
ssAziess, kirard Hardsr. cobleskil. M