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Year: 1872

NORTHERN CALIFoRNlA.-Heretofore
but very little attention has been paid to
the agricultural resources Of the northern
portion of this State, yet there are thousands
upon thousands of acres of very fine agri-
cultural and grazing lands in the extreme
northern counties, and to be had too for the
taking Finely watered and timbered, no
country presents greater inducements to
settlers more especially since the Califor-
MIA and Oregon Railroad is being so rapid
" extended towards the State line Then,
too, that section has been free FROM the
droughts which have proved so detrimental
to other sections. 1t has been considered
rather off to one side, although boats ran
regularly as far as Red Bluff. But from
above that point, getting produce to market
has been rather expensive. In another
twelve months, however, the majority of
these lands will be brought to the very
door of San Francisco. But even in Colu-
sa and Tehama counties-traversed as they
are by the best navigable river in the State,
land has remained remarkably cheap
Good opportunity for investments are offer
ed now all along the line of the California
and Oregon Railroad. The company itself
have some very fine lands and are offering
them CHEAP and OF the most accommoda-
ting terms Our agency also offers large
quantity of very fine land is these northern
counties. Land Paper.
Year: 1872

A LITTLE Too VIGMANT.-There is a
man in Derby, Pa, who purchased bulldog,
which he proposed to turn loose in his store
at night in order to scare away the burglars.
The first evening after he obtained possess
sion of the animal, he locked it in the store
and went away happy man. The next
morning, early, he went round to the store
and unlocked the door. The dog was vigilant
the man was surprised to see how very ex-
ceedingly diligent that dog was - for no
sooner was the door opened than the dog
seized its owner by the leg, suddenly, and
seemed to be animated by an earnest and vig-
orous resolution not to let go until it had re-
moved at least one good mouthful. And the
man pushed the dog back and shut the door
on its ribs until the animal relaxed its laws
and then the man kicked the dog into the
store and shut the door as If he was in hur-
ry to do something. Then he suspended bus
mess for week, and spent the vacation fir
ing at that dog through the windows and
down the chimneys and up through the eel
lar ceiling, with shot gun, trying to exter-
inmate him. And that mercantile establish
ment did not open for trade until the man
had paid twice the first cost OF the dog 10 tne
dogs's former owner to come and take II
home; and then, when he got IN, ne louha
that during the bombardment hoies mad
been shot through mackerel barrels and mo-
lasses cans. and coal oil kegs, so that there
was misery and ruin everywhere. Dogs have
no more charms for TINS man.
Year: 1872

The Brooklyn Navy Yard-Vcssels Ar


rived and Fitting Out.


considerable activity prevails at the Navy Yard
owing to the amount OF work ON hand. Orders
have been received to have the sloop-oEwar Hart
ford in readiness to go into commission on the
18th OF September. A force OF 400 men Is at work
on her. and work is progressing rapidly. The Hart
ford was placed in the dry dock yesterday morning
and the work Of coppering her will begin at once
Last FAN she was stripped of all her outside plank
ing and part of her frame, and has been newly re-
built She Is secondrate vessel OF 1900 tons
register, and carries a batte OF eighteen guns.
She Is built throughout OF live oak and,
when finished, viii be one OF the most
efective vessels in the navy. The sloop-ofwar
Portsmouth is also being prepared for SERVICE and
win be ready in a few days. She is being caulked
above the water line and her rigging is being over
hauled. She will be ready to 60 into commission
the latter part Of next week. She win be under
the command Of Commander ]. 8. Skerrit She has
been assigned to duty on the expedition to Darien
to search for route for the interoceauic canal
The sloop-of-war supply arrived at the Navy Yard
mainder Of the crew of the Lancaster, fagship OF
the South Atlantic fieet having taken out stores
for that station. She win be dsmantled i'm
medately and her crew paid OIL, after
which she win undergo repairs, and it
is reported proceed with stores to the MedIter-
10000 pounds Of coffee on government account,
besides ammunition and ordnance stores. Work
on the iron steam torpedo building at the yard Is
steadily advancing The frame and huh OF this
sci Will be entirely OF iron and appropriations have
been made to build two Of these vessels one In the
Washington Navy Yard and the other in New York.
As soon as the present work on hand is completed
the following vessels will be placed in the me-
chanics' hands THE Susquehanna, Minnesota
and Swatara. The latter vessel is on the stocks
and the frame Is In course OF constructors she will
be built Of live oak and will carry guns; she
Is third rate vessel and will register $50 TONS
The Osspee, guns, 1900 TOMS is er, route for the
United States from the Pacific, and is shortly eX-
pected, her time Of commission having expired.
She will on arrival 60 out Of commission and her
crew will be paid of.


There are now l, 100 employees at the Navy Yard,
and the number VIII not be increased before Octo-
ber as at that time several vessels will have be
placed in readiness to relieve some OF our men-O-
war on foreign stations whose time of service has
expired.
Year: 1872

Poor Finch" the latest production Of tho fertile pen OF "ie


ons will ran among the most fascinating Of bis works The plot IS
striking and original being exaggerated or sensational
souns situations dramatic interest Few writers
have the power like We Collins, to make the characters OF STORY


live and move before reader they actual PERSONS ana IN
none Of his impression strongly felt than IN foor
Miss Finch The blind heroine herself the queer old German doctor
who restores her sight, Madame Patoungo who tells the
sto the dsgreabe clergyman and his damp wife and the twin
brohers whom taec end IN the Arcuc regions "
pope who seem rataa the reader forg he pernhs
e and fow the course with the sympathetic interest
one feels in reorle Poor Miss Finch Is certain 70
attain popularity equal Man aud Wife aud The Woman
in White"
Year: 1872

A bill prohibiting the employment of children
under fifteen years of age in factories was de-
ated in the Legislature of New York on Friday
evening.


A man out West undertook to play with lion
at the menagerie the other day. He says he
finds it mighty hard to write with his left hand,
but that he misses his eye more than anything
else. His nose was always a trouble to him,


In Omaha, the people of Council Bluff are
known as " Scoundrel Killers" and in Council
Bluffs the people of Omaha are known as
- Saddle Creekers."
Year: 1872

The Senate amendment to the bill abolshing
the duty on Tea and Coffee come up and was
concurred in by a large majority. The Bill now
goes to the President for his approval.


The House resumed the tariff bill. Mr.. Kel-
ley gave notice that at the close of the general
subatifuta
Year: 1872

Christiana Avenue has been fenced ON both
sides almost to the Delaware river when will
the City Council expend its appropriation OF
$500 to make road bed when will the Wharf
Company give Wilmington a wharf on the river1
Year: 1872

The Farmers curb stone market is at last ac-
tually removed, and took up its local habtation
on the East side OF King street, to-day, for the
first time. There WAS large attendance of both
buyers and Sellers the air was cool and pleas
ant the dust less plentiful than on Market st..
aud everybody seemed satisfied with the trans
fer. except the good housekeepers who found
tLer payements Uttered and dirty, after the
market was over.


By the way, the ordinance, as published in
some of the corporation newspaper organs, is
either incorrect, or illegible, or both. At any
rate it has given the public an impression that
no part Of the sidewalk is to be occupied by the
seller, whereas it is expressly stipulated in the
ordinance, as passed by Council, that the farm
ers may occupy space not greater than eight
feet in length and four feet In width.
Year: 1872

AN ADvASTAGE.-A great advantage
possessed by the Evening Star stove is
that, owing to its capacity and draft, you
can burn almost any kind Of wood, and, on
account of its substance and retention of
heat, you Can run it with green wood
after it is heated, by having a small
amount Of kndling material. Those hav-
ing to prepare fuel for odinary small
stoves will appreciate this advantage.


lO.6dSWlW
Year: 1872

This is the story of the Boss Painters
Association of New Orleans in answer to
the statement of grievances of the New
Orleans House Painters Association, con-
tanned in the New Orlenas Picayune of the
twentieth instant:


The exorbitant taxation, by which our
expenses of shOp-keeping are almost
doubled over the preceding years, and for
the same reason our profits diminished, rem
der it impossible to aeeede to the demands
of the jOurneymen, for, were @e to pay the
rate of wages demanded, there would be no
margin left from the amount of our con-
tracts, and it would require such an in
crease of our prices that very few of our
citizens would have their work done. A
iOurneyman house painter has no outlay,
his tools are all furnished by the boss, the
wear and tear of which amounts on the
average to fifty cents for each jOurneyman
per day. Carpenters and jOiners, as well as
other mechanics, furnish their own tools,
and their wages are on an average 80 per
day. At the same rate the painter is better
paid. Painting may be called luxury; it
can be very well dispensed with by owners
of property and when hard times come
upon us, the person who has a house or
other property painted, economies on the
painting, and for this reason our average
yearly business is greatly reduced, in COM
parisOn with former years, and at the same
time our expenses are nearly doubled.


An arrangement was made last year with
the .jOurneymen, but when business got dull
we found many members of the association
estimating and taking cOntraets-they hav-
ing no shop rent, license Estate or city, poll
tax, etc., to pay-which compelled us to re-
duce the wages SO as to compete with them.
As far as the assertion made, that we prom
ised to give every preference to the resident
journeymen, we emphatically deny it.


In the fall of 1871 spirit of demOraliza-
ton crept in among the jOurneymen paint
ers, and by the unsteadiness and careless
ness of many men belonging to the assccia-
ton, we were compelled to look in every
direction for workmen to complete our con-
tracts. We can not submit to the demands
of the association without increasing our
Rates for painting, and we can nOtraise our
prices, because builders and owners of prop
erty are already complaining of the great
expense, but we hope still to come to some
understanding by which the interests of all
parties will be subserved.
Year: 1872

The closing sheets Of the Associated Press
dispatches were received in this Office at
halfpast eleven o'clock last night. It is
usual to run them into the small hours OF
the morning, and the several press agents
deserve cOmmendatiOn for hurrying up this
time
Year: 1872

A strong committee Of disaffected Grant
Republicans will leave here on Tuesday
evening for Long Branch, to give emphasis
to the demand already made and mailed
that Casey and Packard be removed. The
petition for this Presidential action is said
to be backed by five thousand signatures.
Year: 1872

Major Edward A. Burke, in resigning the
foremanship of Mississippi Fire Company
No. 2, because of his late active participa-
ton in politics, displayed delicacy and
consideration for the possible prejudices Of
his fellow members that cannot but add to
the high esteem in which they already hold
him The boys will not, however, long
permit Major Burke to remain in Obscurity
in their department.
Year: 1872

Our assembled wisdom still founders
in the mire of helplessness. There is no
way out of its difficulties, except prompt
return to first principles, and manful re-
cognition of the facts whose stern presence
surrounds us. The attempt to impose
upon new state the cast off institutions Of
the past will result only in disgraceful fall
ure. The Virginia of to-day, is not the
Virginia of twenty, or fifty, or hundred
years ago. The old plantation
system has gone. The era of small
farmers and mixed industries has
dawned. A dense population is needed to
occupy the land, redeem it from waste
and savagery, and enable people to live
here like civilized men. For this we must
have new system of social organization.
Legislation must recognize the changed
condition, or it will do only harm. There
has been no serious and persistent attempts
to reorganize the State by any legislation
yet. There must be thorough work from
the foundation. All partisan prejudices
must be dismissed and the actual needs of
the people must be considered.


But if we look at the facts we are as
sured that Virginia is not merely new
State, but that she suffers certain disadvan-
tages bequeathed from former condition.
She inherited crushing incumbrance. She
is utterly and hopelessly bankrupt in the
commercial sense. He who does not know
this, is utterly ignorant of finance, or will
fully shuts his eyes to the truth. He is
misleading himself and others, and no good
can by any possibility come from his ac-
ton.


No body of men ever had grander OPP
portunity to do grand thing than our own
to-day. Let them fearlessly face the dan
gers and difficulties which beset us, repeal
all limitations upon their own actions, and
resolutcly apply their energies to the great
questions Of finance, immigration, and
labor. We want complete system of
assessments and collections, a general fence
law, dog law, railroad law, and especially
a general system of concentrating and re-
surveying lands to encourage immigration.
No one of these topics has received any
proper attention at the hands of the Legis-
Iature yet, since the reconstruction. Let
our legislators be brave and wise enough
to do this, and they will deserve and re-
ceive, the thanks of the whole people.
Year: 1872

Our dispatches agree in showing COM
plete victory in Connecticut, more than real
izing the most sanguine expectations.
The Enquirer comforts itself with the as
surance that the merits of the administra-
ton were not in issue during the canvass.
It seems cruel to take this small crumb of
comfort from our neighbor, where that kind
of consolation is so scarce. We must,
however. Its statement is true with the
single exception that the contest in Con-
necticut aoas specifically on the merits of
the National Administration. The Repub-
licans squarely accepted the challenge of
their adversaries to make the fight on Ma
tional issues.


Against them were Labor Reform and
Temperance tickets, and some dissatisfied
men, who knew that every vote for Jewell
indorsed Grant. The result will tend still
more firmly to compact our party and
render CRAFTS reelection certain.
Year: 1872

THE BALL.-The ball of the Catholic
Beneficial Society, at Assembly Hall last
night attracted large and happy throng,
who INDUCED in the gaieties Of the occasion
to their full bent. The scene was enliven-
ing indeed. The brilliantly lighted hall,
the handsomely attired ladies and gentle-
men gliding through the intercate mazes of
the dance, and the swell of the sweet music,
were well calculated to entrance the be-
holder, and cause him to forget, while
looking on, the rougher and more serious
points of life. The ball was grand sue
cess, socially, and we have no doubt was
equally so In financial sense. We con-
gratulate the management upon the result
Of their efforts. ..... ..
Year: 1872




Barhnm now has the only living giraIes on
TINS continent, having just succeeded in landing
two OF these beautiful creatures in good condition
lie lost three last year on the Atlantic.


The new revenue cutter Grant has been or
dered by the Treasury Department to cruise
between Block Island and Little Egg Harbor.
During the Winter season there are many dis
a7ters ON the coast, and it il thought that tile
cutter will be able to afford great aid to the mcr-
chant marine.


i, Unless the gas companies furnish better gas
there must be considerable reduction in the
consumption Of that article Already MANY per
sons who are accustomed to read and write much
at night, have discarded the bad gas and taken
TO oil-lamps, some Of the latest improvements
10 which have brought them near perfection


1he Atlanta Boat Club has challenged the Lon
don Rowing Club to four-oared race upon the
Thames, from Putney to MOrtake, during the
coming season, the American crew to row with
out coxswain and the English crew to carry one
or not, at pleasure, The challenge is extended
IN the interest Of amateur oarsmanship, and a
desire s expressed TO have the race to take place
III June, Or early ia July.
Year: 1872

It has always been the aim Of this
House to offer only such goods as
they can confidently recommend and
warrant, treat patrons in polite and
obliging manner, and furnish
goods as low as any frst-class house
in the country, Those who are CON-
petent to Judge say that this is the
most beautiful Jewelry Store in Amer
lea. This firm leave the public to
form their OWL opinion, and cordially
invite all to call and judge for them
selves.
Year: 1872

The above are but illustrations
of the completeness Of our stock.
They are all fine books, and may
be confidently ordered from q
distance, and, on receipt of price,
will be forwarded by Express.
Year: 1872

report az soon a. ne can confer with his associ-
ponent further says that his imprlsonment has
already greatly impaired his health, and that he Is
informed that he IL the only person who has been
c0nnned for such long period OF time in said
prison whose case has not been determined by the
courts.


cerated now nearly ten months, and for the
greater portion OF that period he has been in
almost close confinement, not allowed any exer-
and this deponent now asks that he may have q


EDWARD s. Stokes.


HIS COUNSEL URGE MS TRIAL.


After the reading OF the above afiidavit Mr.. DAILY
asked that the Judge should name a time for the
trial to commence. He urged az ground for q
speedy trial, in addition TO the impaired health OF
Mr.. Stokes, that it would soon be difficult to get
the witnesses they wanted. Some had already left
and they had been obliged to take their testimony
de be,ae esse and If the trial did not take place be-
fore December many would be beyond their reach
altogether.


THE DISTRICT ATTORNEYS EXPLANATION.
that had already ueen occupied in the W trial a Of
Stokes. In the first place, from twelve to fifteen
days were consumed in the trial OF the Jury, and
then from twenty to thirty days in the trial ITSELF
They were now In the midst OF an exciting election
and 1t was almost impossible to obtain juries for
getting jury for stokes, that he deemed almost
impossible. The story had become


THRICE-TOLD TALE: ax ..E ,
nrst, in the published accounts OF the murder ;
second, In the trial Of the Jury, and third, IN the
trial OF Stokes. He did not believe 10 would be
possible to get jury here They could not their
side take testimony by commission, as this was
constitutional, and 1t might be necessary to have
the trial in another county. He did not see how
HIS Honor could make any order in the case.


COUNSEL TO THE RESCUE.


Mr.. Townsend hoped that the Court would take
no heed OF the intimations of probable change in
venue. They were ready f0r trial here and anxious
that 1t should take place as soon as possible. Mr.
Tremain his associate counsel, had said that ne
would be here by the second week IN November,
would continue the present term into next month
and name a time for the trial.


JUDGE BRADY ON THE MATTER.


Judge Brady said that he thought that the ends OF
justice clearly demanded that Stokes should have
as speedy a trial as possible He had been ar
did not know whether 1t would be possible for him
to preside at the trial, as it doubtless would be
tion to all the facts, and make some order In the
case.
Year: 1872

The Harlem Court House Investigating Commit
tee met again yesterday afternoon and held An.
other tedious session. Very few new facts were
ELECTED, and the proceedings generally were
almost devoid OF interest


Three witnesses were examined. The first,
Charles Rogers, was examined in regard to the
deliveries OF lumber but his evidence did not help
the case much. The second Witness J. Palmer,
testified that he had kept time at the Court House,
and had at the same time kept time also for the
new house Of Mr.. Harry Genet. Some lumber de-
lively that everything he had signed for had
been delivered at the Court House, and
so far as his knowledge went nothing
away afterwards. witness was then examined
In regard to the pay roll but no admission was got
out OF him that any OF the men had been doing
work on Mr.. Genets house while they were being
paid ont OF the Court House appropriations. He
said, however, that Mr.. J. wesley Palmer had
though he might nave done. witneas
had bought hardware for the Court House, but he
did not exactly remember whether all he had
thought that one delivery had been made to Mr..
Genet's house; Mr.. Scallon had paid the men as
work on Mr.: Genet's house for some time, and for
q while Mr.. Genet's men had been paid
at the Court House; none OF those men were ON
the pay rolls OF the Court House, but he could
nUS o e Wnes s To- the
cement, &C., but the replies were mostly to the
effect that he did not exactly remember: great
memorandum which the counsel for the committee
showed the witness, but did not wish TO put In
evidence. The memorandum was ultimately given
up.


Mr.. O'Rourke was the third witness. He said he
was foreman for Mr.. Scallon during 1870 and 1871;
he was not at the same time foreman for Mr..
Genets house; none OF the men on the pay rolls of
the Court House worked for Mr.. Genet except now
and then three or four men that he did not want.


The committee adjourned until Friday, at two
Year: 1872

Sergeant Rogers and several officers belonging
to the Central squad were up before the Police
Commissioners yesterday to explain how it was
that James Flint, one OF the most important wit
nesses in the case OF the murder OF Ofhcer D0na-
hue, got away. Several officers were examined.
but their evidence did not throw any light upon
the manner In which Flint made his escape. It
could not be ascertained at what corner
pursue their way to the jail. He was seen to
leave the Court House in charge Of the officers,
and when they reached the Jail they found he had
parted company with them.


As the sergeant did not accompany them he was
not held responsible Of1cers Powers Ennis and
Elias were, however, held to account. and the
Commissioners have their case under considera-
ton.