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Year: 1874

with full knowledge of its position,
with full knowledge that it had once
before made an effort to accomplish
this object, and with full knowledge
of the pledge to alter and amend a
Constitution SO odious to us, but to
which we have submitted With y
devotion to law and order truly re-
markable, have entrusted the party
with the requisise majority. They
will demanl how the power has
been exercised, and now the pledges
have been redeemed
Year: 1874

~At present bonnet is no more q
bonnet that cottage is castle. oocs
upon time il was tunnel. at the back
Of which fair face dwelt; now it is sim
ply thatch playing but secondary part
Of the hair It rests upon. It 10 said that
the coming season will also see gfess
change in bouness.
Year: 1874

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the city of Los Angeles intends to make
the following i'm mproVements on Commercial
street, from It's intersection with Main street
to Alameda street. Said Commercial street is
to be graded and constructed in the following
manner to wit: The sidewalk to be seven
feet wide, and made of wood. The curbing
shall be of redwood scantling 3xi2 inches.
This curblns shall be spiked to posts AKA
Inches square, set two feet in the ground. on
the inside of the curbng, and six feet apart.
The covering of the sidewalk shall be two
inch plank, or one-inch plank doubled.


The cutters shall be four feet wide, and
paved with hard cobble-stone. The surface
of the gutter shall be ten inches below the
top of the sidewalk, and shall rise toward the
center of the street with slope of one inch to
the foot


The bed of the road shall be cut down or
filled up until it is eight inches below the
grade OF the street. On this bottom formed
layer of gravel, inches deep, shall be laid |;
over this layer of coarse gravel or broken
stone shall / bid to the depth of three
inches, this IL yc cred by layer of cement
gravel all to be properly rolled.


The side slope of the street shall be one foot
to thirty feet, and shall commence at the sur
face of the CUTTERS.


The rOad-bed shall conform to the estab-
lished grade of the street.


by order of the Common Council.


NJ. KREMER, City ERIK.


iNc
Year: 1874

A correspondent explains that
married men have their hair cut
short during the vacation, because
they do not, in the absence of their
wives, need it to dcadeu the blows
of the rolling pin.
Year: 1874

Back as far as my " memory runneth
not to the contrary most candidates for
office have been exceedingly lavish in the
use of whskey during election cam
paigns. 1t is the impression of some
that there is no better way of getting
votes. And it is painful for me to admit
that there is cause for the impression.


There are men whose appetites for in
toxcating drinks age so strong 'nat 'he'r
-.surc 4, n6otent to contend sue
cessfully with temptahon-whose sensi-
bilites are so blunted and their mind so
benumbed, that they cannot refuse to ac-
cept an invitation to drink, believing
as they do that the one offering it, does
ST. as a token of friendship, while he
really has ulterior design. A candidate
dares not come out and propose to give
so much whiskey for a vote, knowing
that man who has the least spark of
honor left would Indignantly repell such
an offer '%


1t is a little marvellous, however, that
men cannot detect the real object of can.
didates, as it is only during election
times, that they show their pseudo liber
ality and friendship. 1t is too plain not
to be seen. seems to me, by the blndest,
yet cannot believe that there are many
who would sell their vote for whiskey


Then, why will any man allow himself
longer imposed on in this way2 Treat
all who offer you liquor pending elections
and at all other times with the contempt
they justly deserve, and vote for no man
who attempts to influence you with it.


And in view of the immense crime of
corruptly influencing men to vote, the
incalculable evil of the use of intoxicat-
ing beverages and the grievous sin
against God of panderng to such deprav-
ed appetites, earnestly urge all to ab-
stain from using it to obtain votes this
Fall. REX
Year: 1874

Gov Baxter in the late contest to be the
true genuine Democracy Of the State.
From this party we hear no noise made
about a " new party" peoples par.
ty, a breach in the Democratic ranks"
and whoever this party may select as our
standard bearers in the coming fall elec-
,ions as Democrat we shall feel bound
to support We must not suffer ourselves
lei astray by these false peoples party
teachers Their doctrines may at first
blush appear plausible enough, but will
not bear strict scrutiny and the Demo


cratic test. These men will be found in
our County Convention shortly to assem-
BILE to select delegates to the Democratic
Conservative State Convention, on the
Sth of rext month. They will endeavor
to disrupt it. and, failing in that, will en-
deavor to select delegates adverse to the
claims of Governor Baxter for governor
and any of his supporters. Therefore we
say to the people, watch them, and trust
them not. DEMOCRAT.
Year: 1874

EF A youag man writing in the in
terest Of Gen. Thomson to the Little
Rock Gazette, under the signature OF
" Crawford, says if Baxter is nomina


ted, that there will be two Democratic
tickets in the field. And recommends
very highly H. F. Thomson Of Van Bu


rem for Governor We have heard this
threat made before. But we think we
can say for the large majority Of the
Democratic. Conservative party Of Craw-
ford, that they will support the nominee
Of the regular Democratic Conservative
Convention which meets at Little Rock
on the Sth of September. There will be
no considerable boiling the ticket in this
County, whoever the candidate may be.
Year: 1874

EE- The Mayors attention is called
to the great nuisance, this dusty weather,
of driving at full gallop dozen head of
horses through the principal streets, five
or six times day, to the river for water.
This matter has been called to the atten-
ton of the owner several times, but has
no effect. 1t is nuisance and should be
abata1
Year: 1874

E1' Mag. Sparks Of the Herald is re-
ported as saying at the County Meeting,
at Sand Ridge, that he would not sup.
port Baxter, Brooks or any other radi-
cal, under any circumstances. But It's
nevertheless generally conceded on oil
hands, that whoever the Democratic.
Conservative Convention Of the Sth Sep.
tember put out, will receive the votes OF
the large mass Of the Democrats in the
State. without regard to the assumed
dictation of a few Office seeking boilers
The Convention should do their duty
without regard to these men, ana the
masses of the people will attend to their
cases on the day Of election.
Year: 1874

irf,~ We wish to call the special atten-
ton Of Planters, to the Cotton Ginning
advertisement Of NJ Lynch, in. our. pa
per. 1t becomes cotton raisersy this sea
son of all others, to consult very closely
their interest in this particular. With
about one third of a crop of cotton, it
hehoves them to save every pound. The
Gins and the facilities for ginning Of NJ.
Lynch are acknowledged to be superior
to most Of ginners in this section


Cotton growers will find it to their ad
vantage to consult NJ Lynch, as they will
find ready sale for their cotton right at
home, which, with the money in hand,
they will find more advantageous to them
than shipping it off and waiting five or
six months for the return. Give the
Champions trial.
Year: 1874

EpIIoR OF VAN BuEEN Press


DEAR Sin: At the request Of many of my
old friends and acquaintances in the several
townships Of this County, have consented
to become candidate for the Office of Cou mt
Judge Of this County, subject however to the
nomination Of the County Convention. II
nominated and elected will serve to the best
Of my ability; If not nominated pledge my
support and influence for the nominee of the
Convention. Respectfully,


R.C. HATHAWAY,
Year: 1874

GS- A correspondent Of the Little
Rock Gazette predicts that the Conven.
ton will nominate Gov Baxter on the
first ballot, and that there will not be five
Counties that will be instructed to 90
against him.
Year: 1874

&y There is good boy in Lisbon, i
we may believe the Lewistown journal
who, when he found his aged mothers
Bible was OF two fine print for her fail
ing eye sight, sold the book and bough
a base ball bat and four sticks Of chew
ing candy.
Year: 1874

EF- We call attention to the very ex-
celent communication of Richland. "
Coming from Farmer appreciate its ut
terances and hope the good common
sense views embodied therein, will be
fully carried out There should be no
bad feeling between the town and coun.
Year: 1874

WASHINGTON. Dec. is. 1874.


King Kalakaua was formally presented 10 the
President this afternoon at two O'Clock The
members or the Cabinet, Colonel Grant, General
Baocock and Mr.. Luckey. private secretary. were
assembled In full dress for the purpose OF receiv-
Ing the King. On the approach OF His Majestys
carriage the President advanced from the
threshold OF the Executive Mansion, when the
Secretary oil State aud Colonel Grant, the latter
personally representing his father, went to the
carriage and received the King as he
alighted. and, accompanying him on either
side, crossed the platform to the entrance
OF the White house, where the President
cordially extended his hand and received and
welcomed the King, the otner members OF the
Cabinet standing behind the President up to the
time when he turned with the King and entered
the room.


The Secretary OF State then introduced the
President TO Governor Dominis and Governor
Kapena. He then presented the King to the men,
oers Of the Cabinet, General Babcock, colonel
Grantand Mr.. Luckey. The President and the King
shortly seated themselves on a sofa and the other
gentlemen moved at pleasure about the room and
entered into conversation with one another.
gradually advancing to where the President and
the King were seated. A general conversation en-
sued.


After about twenty minutes the King arose, and
the President accompanied HIM TO the door. the
Secretary OF State ana Colonel Grant HANDED him
into his carriage and the ceremony was ended.
Year: 1874

POCGHKEEPSIE, Dec. 10, 1874.


sudden cold term commenced along the Hud.
son yesterday and the cold increased IN intensity
throughout last night. At seven O'Clock this
morning the mercury in the thermometer marx ed
zero. and Tor The first time this winter ice was
visible In the river opposite this city. From Rhine
beck to Albany the river is choked with heavy ice.
Dispatches received this noon state that people
are crossing Ga foot al Castle ION, COxsackIe and
Catsklll and the lee Is strengthening every hour.
This morning q steamboat endeavOred to reach
Athens alter some boats that were frozen In there,
but with what success has not yet been ascer-
tanned. Navigation north OF T1voli Is undoubtedly
PROBABILITY no boat Will be aOle to proceed further
north than Rninebeck The New York and King
sion line OF steamers will cease running this week.
Year: 1874

They are very pleasant, with one
exception: there is too much sitting
and staring in silence, especially
among the gentlemen. Now it is al
most unbearable to a timid stranger
like myself to sit in long hall oppo-
site q row of finely apparelled, intelli-
gent and handsome men. [ cannot
keep from glancing at them OCCASION
ally, and think how much l would like
to converse with some of them, or taxi e
promenade around the room; but
they are as immovable as the Sphinx;
they neither talk with each other
nor attempt to entertain any lady,
young or old. l was in Good Tenn
plars' Hall on the latest festive occa-
sion, and it was very hard for me to
keep from making an overture in that
direction. But every one knows that
it would be great breach of etiquette
for a lady to go more than half way
towards establishing social basis. L
did, however, venture timidly across
the hall, when l saw professor of
music whom knew, and happy was /
to have an excuse for approaching thi
dignified array of embodied silence.
How did l get over those quick glances
from forty pairs of wondering eyes ?
Oh, by hastily addressing the accom-
plished Professor with an invitation to
play the organ, which was gracefully
accepted; and the result was the play
ing and singing of Prof. Havell, which
was one of the most delightful features
of the evening.


Why is it that so many gentlemen
sit all the evening gazing at the oppo-
site side, at nearly as many ladies,
who sit gazing at them? Are they ac-
quainted with none of the ladies If
that is the reason, there should be
committee appointed to introduce
them.


AS for myself, I am wife and
mother, and my husbands presence
and such share of his attention as the
claims of his many lady admirers per-
NIT him to bestow upon ME, quite sat
isfies me and relieves me of the possi-
BILE imputation that 1 have personal
interest in having introductions more
general at the so-called socials." L
not only wish to see that every lad
die has his lassie" " and that timid and
bashful young gentlemen have the ice
broken for them, to the end that nei-
ther male nor female wall-fiowers "
be obliged to waste their sweetness
on the desert air." but 1 also desire
that all come in for share in the gen.
eral extension of acquaintance.


l have rarely enjoyed a social eve-
ming more than that of Wednesday,
and if your rules and regulations con-
tinue to throw the latch-string to the
stranger within your gates" may
give myself the pleasure of attending
still others in their turn.


LADY GLADDYS.
Year: 1874

LOOP. = In Los Angeles, Sept 22d. Ida g..


daughter of John and Marian Cham berlain


Loop, In the sixteenth year of her age.


In the death OF this only and beloved child.
the iron has entered deep into the souls
of the bereaved parents. Marked as the
victim of the fell destroyer, consumption, she
was brought to this sunny cline with the
faint hope that its balmy influence might ar
rest, if not counteract, the disease But In
vain; in less than one month all was over.
and the loved one slept the peaceful sleep OF
the just. The darling of her parents and be-
loved of all who knew her, here and at her
former home in Illinois, has gone home to her
God and Savior. In the arms she loved SO
well she passed away, peacefully and calmly:
so fitting seemed the end of a like peaceful
and quiet life. She had suffered much, as in
almost always the lot of the victims Of con-
sumption; but she slept quietly at the last
and died without a struggle. One glance fell
upon her weeping parents, and her eyes closed
on earth, to open again and forever in the life
immortal. 1t seemed as II angels must have
stood by, ready to receive so pure spirit.


Brief as had been her stay here. she had
attracted to herself by her patient sufferings
many sympathizing heart. Around her old
home the sad news will come with an appal-
ling chill to host Of old and young, who only
knew to love her. May the blessed consola-
tions OF God be with those who mourn, that
the reunion at no distant day. may be one of
eternal joy.


Her remains were deposited in the city GEM
etsry, the Rev. w. H. Hill, of the Episcopal
Church, reciting the beautiful burial service
ofthat Church.
Year: 1874

the axe no longer resounds in our for
rests, and our great ship-yards are
silent as the grave, and shipbuilding
has been transferred to the Clyde, to
the Thames and the Mersey. Penn
sylvania must be conciliated in the
interests of the Administration-the
New England States on her manufac-
tures-the West on the financial ques-
ton, and the great corporations on
their several and peculiar interests;
and amidst this wrangling for office
the great interests of the country are
sacrificed, and we are now, after the
lapse of nine years, at the mercy of
foreign bottoms to carry our great
staples to the markets of the world
and to bring our imports to our shores


thus sending millions abroad to en-
rich foreign nations and impoverish
our own country. And this is the ad
ministration that has the presumption
to ask the people for another and third
lease of power! Had statesmen been
at the head of Government, some
thing would have been done long
ere this time towards recognizing our
former ascendancy on the seas. The
people are as active, as energetic, and
enterprising as in days of yore, but
their energies are paralyzed by an in
competent, vacillating and corrupt
Government, which overlooks every le-
gitimate function for which it was
placed in power, in their shameful
scramble for the spoils and retentio n
of office. We have no partizan feel
ing to subserve in this matter; there
is very little difference in the views of
honest, patriotic men as to what shall
be the policy of the Government, and
as to political parties per Sc, they all
have the same set and number of prin-
ciples-the t,co loaves and .tive fishes.
We care not whether so-called Re-
publican,o or Democrat, or Independent,
is called to power,so that he be a tried
StaIColhoh w hoSC iCPutatiOii iOi aOAAi-
ty, honesty, integrity and patriotism
is of infinitely more value to him than
mere money or office. But we do
want the present Augean stables
cleansed, and the present venal horde
sent back into retirement. Some of
them have already been tried by pub
lie opinion and found guilty, and
among them the second officer of the
Government, not that he was more
corrupt than the remainder, or that he
was less cunning fox, but merely be-
cause he had not bush enough to cover
his tracks; and if the frequent use Of
that convenient member, and for the
same purpose, tends to impair its use
fulness, then it is to be hoped that
numbers of others will soon be in the
same category with the unfortunate
SCHUYLER.
Year: 1874

ENGINEERS MOORE and CRAWFORD
left yesterday for the purpose of exam
lining the Soledad Pass as to its prac-
ticability for a railroad route. These
gentlemen go out in the employ of the
Los Angeles and Independence Rail-
road Company and it is expected they
will be able to report in week or ten
days. 1t is believed the road between
this city and independence will be
shortened about forty miles. If this
should prove true it would be great
inducement to the company to con-
struct the I'd by the Soledad route.
Year: 1874

THE Enomination ofSAMUEL J.TILDEN
for Governor by the Democrats of
New York was the best thing they
could do. TILDEN was one of the
prime movers in breaking up the old
Tammany Ring and is entitled to
much credit therefor, but as he will
probably have Governor DIX for an
opponent he is sure to have a hard
fight and one difficult to win.
Year: 1874

THE San Diego Union has entered
upon its eighth volume and appears to
be prospecting. The Union is an ex-
cellent local paper and is doing good
work for San Diego county. Although
the Union has never evinced a great
deal of friendship for the HERALD we
have always regarded it as one of our
most valued exchanges.
Year: 1874

Shooting for the Luther Badge, Eighth


Regiment, the Seventy-second Regl-


ment and the Twenty-ninth Regiment


Badges-General Practice Day.


Tuesdays and Fridays being set apart by COM
mon consent for the purpose OF general practice
at CreedmoOr. on these days there is usually O
good sprinkling Of the crack shots belonging to
some Of our best militia regiments to be found on
the ranges OF the National Rifle Association. Yes
terday the splendid condition OF the weather
brought out pretty large representation from q
number OF the regimental teams.


The Eighth Regiment National Guard Rife Club
shot for badge, the gift OF Private Luther Of Com
pany B. This was won by Private Murphy on a
fine score OF "a points out OF q possible 40 The
team OF the Twelfth regiment were out for prac.
tice. The twenty y-second Regiment National Guard
Rife Association had match for their very hand.
some gold enamelled badge. This was carried of
by Private Roux, Of Company b. with a satisfactory
score Of So points out Of possible SO. The rifle
club OF The Seventy ninth regiment cOntended for
the Ross badge, which was won by Captain Lind
say on remarkably good score OF 45 out oil SO
Year: 1874

like couple OF tall white lighthouses we're
sighted upon the horizon bearing directly down
upon us. Nearer and nearer they came, until they
were 80 close that there was no mtstaking them
for racing yachts. At seven A. N. we made them
out by the aid OF our glasses to be the Cornne and
the Enchantress, sailing almost bow to bow.


Not long afterwards squall came on. and the
Enchsntress catching 1t first dashed ahead. As
she passed the Corinne the wind, which filled her
enormous sails, was suddenly transferred to those
Of her English rival. and down came the heads OF
the Corinne's t0pmasts. breaking the end Of her
main gan and bringing down all her topmast sails
and rigging.


The crew Of the Corinne then proceeded to cut
away the damaged spars. and this, the owner OF
the Enchantress says, Is against the rules Of yacht
racing, and he has accordingly entered a protest
against the COrinne taking the nrsr prize.


THE ENCHANTRESS
Year: 1874

tered forth In the utmost confusion. Casting
aside my woolen coverings rushed up on the
bridge and there found two or three Frenchmen
arguing together. From the bridge ] repaired to
the cabin, where some five or six members OF the
Yacht Club OF France were discussing the course
we ought to take in order to find the mark boat,
beside which we wished to anchor. Biddle, Of the
Advertiser who could hardly speak word OF
French, gave his opinion and thumped upon the
table with as much energy as any Of them. The
Frenchmen were no less emphatic, and Heaven
only knows where we might have sailed to had it
not been for Commodore Benoit Champy, one OF
the Vice Presidents Of the Yacht Club OF France,
who rushed In in his trousers and shirt sleeves
and begged M. Champeaux an amateur navigator
of the Havre Regatta Club, who appeared to be
conducting the steamer, to bring her to an an
chor unless ne was quite sure Of the course he was
steering. Every one seemed to be allowed to have
his say. Down In the cabin five or SIX people,
who knew no more about sailing than the man In
the moon. were cmphatcally humping upon the
chart with their forefngers and nourishing CON-
passes and rulers about in the most excited man.
ner imaginable.


cAPTAIN N0NPLussED.


In the meanwhile the captain OF the steamer
Orne, who mad never been 80 far by sea In
his life, his experience being limited to
weekly trips from Havre to Caen, left his
steamer entirely to our care. He gave
us his charts, his compasses, his rulers and tee-
scope and quietly allowed us to do as we pleased.
Thanks to M. Champeaux, who knew something
about the port toward which we were steering, we
eventually sighted st. Catherine and the Mob and
eventually took up our moorings beside the mark
boat Hesperores at FIVE minutes past two on Tues
day morning.


ALL RIGHT.


Alter sending OF q boat in order to ascertain
that we had made no mistake, we INDUCED In an
early breakfast OF ham ana German sausage
washed down with claret and tea, and then kept .
sharp LOOKOUT for the yachts.


Is 1T ALL RIGHT9


T6ere were many false alarms toward daybreak.
First OF ALL q lot OF vessels lying at anchor were
sighted and declared to be the yachts which we
were 80 anxiously expecting. Then every nshing
smack that appeared upon the horizon was hailed
az the Enchantress Al length the less enthusiast
tic among us, tired Of so many false alarms,
sought refuge and repose below, and some half
dozen of us were leis on deck to weather the rain
SQUALLS and watcn for the winners


TIE STRUGGLE FOR vICroRY-THE CLAIMANTS IN
SIGHT.


AT last at seven O'Clock A. NJ, two sails looking