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Year: 1873

Indications for month past-minor Incl
dents happening in various localities of the
city-have pointed to another labor revolt this
year. We have had careful inquiry made on
all sides as to the prospects of strike; and
the conclusions reached by our reporters are
published elsewhere. Briefly stated, the facts
show that the midsummer madness OF the
worlingmen is likely to affect them very
early this year, and that strike of many OF
the trades is planned to take place early in
Nav, if not indeed in April. The preparations
are formidable. If early agitation does not
defeat the insane mOvement-and for that
purpose and in that hope we confess we have
searched for the facts-we shall have such q
stagnation of industry here as will nearly
paralyze business for months to come. While
the preparations for strike are formidable,
the organizations to resist it are also power
full. The employers are learning from their
employees ana this year their Unions, if not as
numerous as the workingmen's, are richer;
and they will make long and bitter resist
ance to the worlxingmen's demands There are
two months yet for conciliatiOn and cOmpro-
mise. Suppose, as preliminary to the serious
strike, a little diplomacy be employed on both
sides 1t is certain to be much cheaper, and
likely to be fully as effective as any strike OF
bo
Year: 1873

AS fually accepted from the Conference Com
mittee and passed. the salary-raising scheme is
not so Objectionable as originally proposed. Some
of the items of increase are only just and fair !;
and the outgoing members are not to share
in the benefits of their own legislation by
voting themselves a generous slice of back
pay. The bad feature of the whole case is
that this new standard of compensation will
compel general raise of salaries paid by the
Government.
Year: 1873

We don't think that we ever met with more mel
ancholy story than this of young couple in Hardin
Co., Ohio. They being very much enamored of each
other, protracted their sitting to late hour, and
falling asleep before the stove, the poor young wo-
mans dress took fire, and she was fatally burned
We usually like startling and remarkable para
graphs, but really we hope that this one is not
founded ON fact.
Year: 1873

There is nothing very singular in the case
reported elsewhere in which Messrs. Tweed,
Connolly,i Sweeny, and Thomas Murphy figure
on one side as joint claimants for proceeds OF
property to be sold under foreclosure of
mortgage. There is something like score
of such cases in reserve. The old Ring firm
aforesaid have about half a million dollars of
property similarly situated; and it will all
have to be disposed of under foreclosures OF
mortgages, unless Mr.. Murphy is enabled to
revive the Ring and make all the aforesaid
property available. We have before pointed
out that Mr.. Murphy was of the old Ring
we shall have daily proofs of it when the new
Charter is passed, for then there will be no
reason to conceal it, and our new masters
will laugh at us and ask. "Well, what are
"you going to do about II"
Year: 1873

The Hawaiians are in dead earnest IN tne'r
efforts to secure reciprocity trade with the
United States. Tho new King has oeon
petitioned by his subjects to visit this country
and use his influence to negotiate treaty
rat,ser an unkiHgly errand, one would say
Now it is proposed to cede us vaiuaoie
borhor near Honolulu as an equivalent for
agreeing TO such trade convention; and a
dispatch from o trustworthy correspondent
there gives us some particulars. According
to all accounts, tho harbor is good one;
we need such a station for naval and marine
purposes; but the expediency of reciprocity
treaty and of making acquisition of an out
post in foreign dominions will be much dis
cussed before determined.
Year: 1873

We intimated at the beginning of the ses-
sion that the Police Justices, who are of the
old Ring a surviving part, had made common
cause with the Charter faction at Albany
and meant to defeat the bill reforming
their courts and themselves out of Office. In
confirmation of this opinion we now learn that
the bill presented and argued by Mr.. Eaton,
and one of the most important yet before the
Legislature, is smOthered in the Judiciary
Committee of one of the houses. Who are
the enemies of Reform who Obstruct the bill !


1t is evident that the MOdocs read the news
papers. As a condition of their proposed sur
render they suggest visit to Washington.
They have heard of the junketings and the
good times which thrifty Indian agents and semi
repentant savage marauders have enjoyed,
and they want to have peace and look at
their "Great Father" AS for the other terms
on which peace is concluded, they are reason
able and just. Everybody will be glad that
this vexatious and somewhat humiliating little
war is over; and everybody will see now
how easily it might have been avoided in the
first instance.


A notable contrast between the two sides
debating the merits of the new Charter at
Albany is seen in the array of names. Among
those who oppose the partisan features of the
Charter are such men as Prof. Theodore
Dwight, DOrman B. Eaton, Jackson s. Schultz,
Howard Potter, and exGov. Solomon. These
men rcprcsent the best element of New-York
citizcnship; they are men of integrity ability,
public spirit. and commercial weight. Against
Year: 1873

The English newspapers mention most reprehen-
sible hoax played upon the Rev. DIR. Cumming. That
gentleman was to lecture at Folkestone on "The
Pope and his work IN England" but just as he was
about to begin. q telegram was placed in his hand
informing him that the Pope had died that morning
The reverend doctor was too learned not to remem-
Der the MI nisi bonum.o He had intended TO pitch
into the Pope after his accustomed manner; but how
could he that the poor Pope had stepped out
SO he softened down his intended diatribe into
mild comment on the solemn event. His feelings
on discovery of the hoax, are not described.
Year: 1873

Mr. Bret Harte who has just concluded highly
successful lecturing tour through Canada and the
Northern Border repeats tonight in Steinway Hail.


his discourse on "The Argonauts of 40" This ad-
mirable lecture has been everywhere received the
most perfect presentation yet made. not only of the
poetry and romance, the fun and humOr of that
wonderful time, but also of its inner truth and sig
nifcance, its real place and meaning in the history
of the country. The lecture aud the lecturer are
equally we'll worth hearing and the audience will
of course be measured by the capacity of the Hall.
Year: 1873

VENH E UNDERSIGNED BEG LEAVE \ to announce to the jovial public that they are the managers of the coming feast, which will commence OF the 18th inst, and as such, they tender cordial and genial invitation to the inhabitants of Arizona and Sonora to come and share with us the celebration, which as per the following programme, will be a pleasant affair:

 very pompOus Church Celebration to commence the anniversary of the Patron Saint of this town, will be first in order. whence, and for period of bout ten days following, other civic, profane and pla- tonic motors of pleasure will be offered to the public such as: Music by the Orches- tra during the nights, Bull fight, Cock fights, Circus performances. Horse racing, etc. The sum of $500 will be paid to the owner of the horse which will show most speed in a race that will take place the last day of the feast.

 The Theatrical Troupe of ST. Molla will give Zest to all this combination of pleas ant things to see and hear. The efficiency of this gentleman as Comedian is spoken of with great wonder and respect to the art, to which he has devoted the greater part of his years.

 Come ye, all lovers of pleasure, the op- portunity is equally good for those persons of speculative turn who aim to combine pleasure with business.

 Come! this thing comes but once year, and should you die after the least is over, be confident that in the empyrean regions, the inhabitants of that mysterious world will surround you and list attentively to the terrene wonders of this happy orb. Be happy during your stay here, and remem Der that we have little of this for our daily repasts. IGNACIO ROBLEDO,

 RAFAEL SELAYA.
Year: 1873

From a private letter recently re- ceived from Wallapai mining district, we get the following:

 Quite dull times prevail, but the mines look well. Some money is be- ing made with arrastrars and some by shipping ore to San Francisco. All the miners are in good cheer. Par sons sold mine in Cedar district for other parties, and was then down from San Francisco for powers of at- torney.

 Private advices from Peoples Val ley show that Fred Henry has several arrastres ready to run at the head of Kirkland Valley, and is bound to do well. A number of arrastrars are in operation in Weaver district and are making their owners money, and more are being constructed there, as also are some at Black Canyon. We also hear that several of these poor man mills are grinding out money in Bradshaw district. All of which we are very glad to hear and make notes of.
Year: 1873

LATE Washington dispatches say the Postmaster General will energet- ically renew his recommendations to Congress urging the early adoption of the postal telegraph system. The postal telegraph works very we'll in England and can be made to do so in the United States.
Year: 1873

: We have expressed more than
once our. opinion of the uselessness,
or werse, of the So called editorial
associations of the various states,
which are in the habit OF holding
conventions every year, and then
going OF on dead-head excursions.
Nine out of every ten, Of the per


sons who attend, do 40 simply for
the purpose of participating in the


excursion, and only go on that be-
cause it don't cost anything. A
striking illustration. of the truth Of
our opinion is just furnished in q
statement made by the president of
the Iowa association, whose annual
meeting is to be held at Cedar
Rapids on the 10th of June, and
which was to have been followed by
an excursion to Niagara Falls. Tho
president reports that he can't
make arrangements for the whole
body to go deadhead, and thinks,


therefore, that it is not probable
that the convention will be held a
all. Evidently the free ride was
the main object and the convention
o secondary consideration. We
never heard of one of these excur-
sion parties doing any railroad q
bit OF good, and if the latter enti1 e.
ly refuse to furnish TRANSPORTATION


for any editorial parties no
one will complain except 8 few i'm
pecunious dead beats, who are al
ways sure to put in an appearance
when anytlling-fr from clay pipe to
a railroad pass-is to be given


way Peoria III Transcript. :
Year: 1873

CONCERNING "THAT."
Now that is word that may often be


Joined,
For that that may be doubted is clear


to the mind,
And that that that is is plain to the


view;
And that that Matthat we use Is right


ly used too:
And that that that that that line has in
Nv 1t is right, N IELI KfTII
And accords with good grammar is


plain to the sight.
Year: 1873

One little girl must stay home to
take care of brother" Another must
"help wash" Think of tiny crea-
ture nine years old helping wash! A
regular barbarity! One little boy must
peddle meat, consequently, comes late
daily. Some just had breakfast. 1t
may be very well outside of school
hours, but teacher is expected to ad-
vance, not only few, but the Wh0le
school, to promotion in a year. How
can he do this when pupils come after
recitation and hours are over: 1t will
take more than year to do the work
in such manner.


If parents would only stop to think
how much injury they do the child,
we are sure there would be fewer tardy
marks, fewer imperfect lessons, less
annoyance to teachers and scholars,
and not so much disappointment in
the expectations parents have of the
child's progress. Having only half of
recitation and half credit, the little
mind loses interest after time, and
the little heart becomes discouraged,
even if the child at first is bright and
eager to learn. If the child is naturally
lazy, and don't care to come to school,
frequent excuses for tardiness given
by the parent, will lead it to make
them for itself, just from the force OF
habit, and-tOtal depravity.
Year: 1873

AS habits are formed in childhood
that last through life, would it not be
we'll to look after such, to take care
that they be such rs make true and
good and noble men and women, never
Sinking any Of the duties of life,
never tagging lazily along a path 9TH
ers have beaten.
Year: 1873

AEoTHBR IDOL DESTROYED. - The
Sacramento Union is terrible icono-
olsst. It first creates an idol for the null
titude to worship-then without the least
remorse of conscience gives it welt over
the head and turns it back to its original
clay. We no longer know whom or what
to worship. The idol of to-day may be
only dust and ashes on the morrow, and
dust and ashes it is sure to be if it dares
to fly in the face of its creator. Hero
worship is played out; henceforth we
praise no man (for his anti-failroad rec
ord at least until he dies, and can't go
back on u.s." Even the great Newton
may fall and Luttrell dwindle into insig-
nidcance, as Sargent and Tinnin have
fallen in the high estimation of the pow
er which first defed-and then toppled
them over.


The Union took special pains last Sum-
mer to direct the Democrats of Trinity to
nominate, and the people to elect Mr.
Tinnin to the Assembly. And it was
done. But on the very first day Of the
session Mr.. Tlnnin proves, according to
the UntOn a mere tool in The hands Of
the railway managers. For Mr.. Tinnin
was the gentleman who moved the ad-
journment which the Union says was in
accordance with the railroad program
me-" and readers of that journal know
tDE.t It's utterances are truth itself. We
are sorry to hear that our member joined
hands with Boruck and the railroadized
Republicans" to carry out the behests of
the railway magnates, for it makes us
lose our faith in human nature. The
Union made an idol Of him and set it up
for us to worship and now it shows that
the power which creates can also destroy,
by knocking his anti-rairoad pegs from
under him and bringing him down to the
common level Of humanity. This little
episode has greatly shaken our faith in
the immaculate Newton, for will not he,
too, play into the hands of the railway rs
soon as he gets what he is after? For
the sake of the senatorial toga, he deib
erately sold the party which took him
out Of his whisky store to make him
Governor, and when he gets the toga
thrown gracefully over his shoulders he
may conceive the idea Of selling out those
who assisted to place it there. The fact is
this last disappointment has somewhat
muddled our understanding, and we
can't trust anybody. Sic Semper idols.
Year: 1873

n JUST SENTFNCE.-Capt. Clarke, a
the SuRgfse, and his first mate, Harris
convicted of cruelty to the seamen OF
that vessel have been sentenced to term.
of imprisonment-four years in the State
Prison for Harris, and fourteen months
in the county Jail of San Francisco fol
Clarke, he to pay a ino Of 81 900 IN ad-
dition. This is good as far as it goes,
but it occurs to us that if the chief bully,
the man whose duty it was to protect the
men under him from the tyranny Of the
petty officers, had received the sentence
given the equally brutal but not 50 veal
thy mate it would have been more in ae-
cordance with the requirements of jus
tice.


But il is great point gained that these
tyrants Of the sea, who make " floating
hells" las they are aptly called by the
sailors) Of their vessels, should be taught
that although perfect discipline Is neces-
sary III The merchant service, the life and
linn bs Of a seaman are not TO be wantonly
put in jeopardy through the inhumanity
of those in command. In the case Of the
Sunrise, without any doubt three Of the
crew were driven to self-destructon as
the only refuge from the brutality Of the
captain and mate. Morally these two
are guilty Of murder, though legally they
may not be. Their guilt is as great as
if they had actually taken the lives of
these unfortunates, but tits case which
the law cannot reach, only i, an indirect
manner.


The sailors of the Terchant marine owe
a debt Of gratitude TO the proprietors OF
the San Francisco Post, which has done
more than ary other agency to secure the
arrest and punishment of the two Sunrise
brutes, From its own resources the Post
has paid out moro than a thousand dol
lars in the shape Of rewards for arrest,
, and as fees TO eminent counsel to assist
the prosecution after the arrests had been
made. 1t took up the cause of the friend
less sailors against the wealthy captain,
backed up as he was by those CONNER
cial interests which would have vessels
sail the seas, without stopping to inquire
if the men who man them are treated as
men, or as dogs. 1t is an act Of the kind
we love to chronicle.


We understand that petition will be
circulated by the ship-owners, ship-cap-
tains and others addressed to the Presi-
dent, praying that the sentence of Cap
tain Clarke be commuted to fine. For
the honor of the name Of American JUS
tice, we hope that petition will have no
effect. Let Clarke and Harris serve out
their terms Of imprisonment to the last
day, and then it will not be a punishment
commensurate with their crime.
Year: 1873

Iris simply disgusting to see politicians
who have been repudiated by the people
attempting to force themselves into office
by taking advantage of some legal tech
Eichality. The last case is that of Drake
in San Francisco. lie was beaten by
Judge Louderbaclk, in the October elec-
ton, and now demands the office because
over 2OOO votes cast for his successful OPP
ponent had the name Of Arson Brunson
printed on them, which he claims to have
been surpusage and contrary to the
Codes. Drake mag have the law on his
side, but Louderback has justice and the
people on his.
Year: 1873

THE Republicans of Sacramento sus-
tained another defeat in their election of
a School Superintendent last Monday,
the Democratic candidate being elected
by 200 majority. This result is the
more remarkable from the fact that the
Republican nominee was also endorsed by
the Independents, and supported by the
united press of the city. The Rec0ro
thinks that the support of the Union was
what killed the Republican nominee
The Independents cut but sorry figure
in the election, being beaten in every
ward.
Year: 1873

PRESIDENTS MEssAGE.-The lateness
of the hour at which the annual message
of President Grant was received at this
place, prevents us from giving synopsis
of its contents. 1t is lengthy docu-
ment, occupying five columns of fine type
and treating upon every subject of ma
tional interest. From hurried glance
at its contents, we think that it will well
repay peWsal.
Year: 1873

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, was the scene
of an exciting contest between tame bear
ana some humans. Bruin had broke
loose and two men and boy were badly
chawed up before he was finally dispatch
ed. During the fracas one Of the men
accidentally struck the other with an axe,
splitting open his knee pan. The boy
was badly scalped and all three are in a
critical condition.
Year: 1873

AN action against Il dentist for pulling
the wrong teeth came before a Keene
Court the other day. The suit was for
$4,000 damages but the jury, consider
ing that it might have been a mere mis-
understanding on the dentists part, and
that the plaintiff was deaf, thought $40
about right.
Year: 1873

LAKE COUNTY Grangers sell their live
hogs to San Francisco butchers for four
cents pound and buy the bacon they
eat in San Francisco at eighteen cents
per pound. They are wondering why
they don't get rich.
Year: 1873

JAMES PARTON has prepared a brief
life of his late wife, known as Fanny
Fern, and if the book sells according to
the hope of the disconsoate husband, he
may turn her death to good account in
a financial point.
Year: 1873

A CLERK in a Detroit bank was acci-
dentally locked up in the vault, and was
lying insensible on the floor when he was
discovered. lie suffered a horrible panic
and thinks suspended animation is much
worse than bank suspension.
Year: 1873

A MULE ran into Salem express train
few days ago and tried to kick the To-
eomotive off the track. His owner says
that he always was plucky animal, but
that his hide is too mangled to bring a
cent
Year: 1873


serly has been received by Governor
Booth


SAN Francisco, Nov. 2S, 1873.
Hon. Newton Booth, Governor of CAL
fornia, etc.-Sir: hereby resign my un-
expired term in the Senate of the United
States as a Senator for California, this
resignation to take effect Immediately, so
that the State Legislature, which meets
on the first of next month, may fill the
vacancy. As my intimate friends in the
Senate and elsewhere we'll know, have
long desired to withdraw from that body,
and at the same time to retire wholly
from politics and political life. My pub
lie duties on both sides of the continent
have demanded Of me and received so
much attention as to greatly impair my
health and compel me to neglect my
private affairs. The latter consideration
is not n controlling one, but the condition
OF my health is such as to lead me to SER
iously doubt my strength to discharge
the orduous duties of Senator for Cali
forna.


l have deferred carrying out my desire
until the present time, when both objects
may be accomplised at once, and when
the Legislature just about to meet may
elect my successor. i. CASSERLY.
Year: 1873

Some eight years ago, (after returning from the
with Rheumatism, and for four years was unable to
great that would have given all possessed the
wealth of the world if had it, to be relieved from
my suferings. tried all remedies knew or could
hear of but received no benefit. had about given
up in despair when received one of the University
books. thought it a humbug at first, but after


areful perusal it looked SO reasonable like drown


ing man catching to straw, sent for the medicine,
and in one week after commenced taking it felt
some relief. In one month could move about with
ease and at the end of two months was perfectly
cured. l tried the medicine on several others af-
fcted with Scrofua, Salt Rheum, Dropsy. &C., with
the same beneficial effect. After testing the medi-
cine to my satisfaction and finding it far superior to
any other medicine for all chronic diseases obtain
ed the general agency for the State of Maine and
New Brunswick, and moved to Portland some three
years ago. And of the thousands of patients have
treated have met with almost universal success.
do not expect to cure ALL and when see patient
that think cannot cure tell them so, for above
all other denominations there is greater than to
deceive and rob the sick. AS there are thousands
minds of such to not despair; their case is cur
able When 1 can see the patient and apply the
direct Mediator relieve the Pain in few min
utes and by taking the University Medicines. If not
cured in month there will be great relief and it
must be very stubborn case that cannot cure in
two months. Why dwell SO much ON Rheumatism
know too well how to sympathize with those that
are its victims, and know they can be cured. If
the above statement with the following certificates is
not enough to sufficiently satisfy those that are suf
fering with 1t, God help them.
Year: 1873

The Chicago and North Western and the
Milwaukee ana 81. Paul Railway Companies nave de
cided to pool their earnings from now until April I'so'
In The proportion per 10 40 per cent Tie arrange
men excludes. however that portion Of the
road running 10 Marquette. known the Peninsular
Road The agreement only lacks the approval OF Ten
have Frzn who s the representative Of the German ana
Dutch interest now on his way from Amsterdam