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Year: 1875

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At twelve NJ, the four Freshmen crews
Of the Cornell and Harvard, the Brown
and Princeton took up their positions for
the race. After few seconds wait the
start was made in good order. The
Brown boys got away first, and rowing u
more rapid stroke than either OF their
competitors, soon showed decidedly
in front. The sympathizers with
the Brown boys chcered Justify,
nor was it until well toward
close that their enthusiasm had to sub
side For two full miles the Brown
crew kept the lead and there was nearly
quarter of the third travelled before
they were overtaken. The Harvard
with magnificent squirt overlook the
Brown crew, but not without struggle
was the leadership surrendered. Every
energy was strained to hold the
advanced position and the excite
ment among the spectators
was of the most intense kind. At last
the bow ef the Harvard boat was driven
to the front, amidst the cheering of the
Harvard on-lookers. At this point, how
ever, the field again changed, for the
Cornell men-who had, until now, been
rowing third-laid to their oars, and
with spirited, dashing energy absolute
" astonishing drew up to the Brown
men. got even, passed them, gained upon
the Harvard boys, got even, and entered
into desperate struggle for the first
place and finally with squirt OF aston
ishiug brilliancy went clear to the front
and came home winners by a boat length.
Perhaps no more exciting bit of boating
has ever been done between our colleges
than look place between these Freshmen
in the last mile of the course, and
no victory WAS ever more gsllantly
won. 1t was clear triumph OF
pluck, nerve and good training. The
Princeton men were last all the time, al
though not disgracefully so. The Cornell!
stroke was the largest. The cause OF
Kennedy's non-appearance at the single
skull race, was his mistaking the time to
be after the Freshmen race had been
rowed, instead of before. Yale and Cor
nell are even in the betting for to-mor-
rows race.
Year: 1875

TIE Centennial Committee in the
House Of Delegates yesterday recommend.
cd an appropriation OF $4,000 to defray
the expenses Of the State Centennial
Board in making proper exhibit Of the
resources Of West Virginia at the CON.
ing Centennial Exposition.
Year: 1875

hardly had the opportunity Of persecut-
ing the race, for even at the present day
there are not three hundred Jews in the


whole country. Norway stands lowest
on the list, after ireland, there only be-
ing twenty-five Jews in that country. An


interesting addition to these statistics
(if it were possible to secure it) would


be the amount Of wealth in the hands Of
the less than FIVE millions of Jews that
abide upon, if they do not inherit the
earth. Considering the enormous wealth
possessed by only few well-known indi-
viduals OF the race, such return would
doubtless show a high average per head.
Year: 1875

The sale will take place on the Rancho
Parties desiring to purchase SHOULD BE ON
THE GROUND a few days prior to the sale,
in order to EXAMINE THE PROPERTY.


grry S .ryxs~ 1853 8 4rf
Year: 1875

A combination of circumstances
have operated against the introduce
tion of the Ieasehold system on farm


ing lands. in California. The land
holders as class have been so well
satisfied with the rapid advancejin real
estate that they have paid little at
tention to the distant future. Desir-
able, well watered tracts have sold SO
rapidly to settlers at good prices that


there has been no necessity for leas-
ing, and less favored lands requiring
considerable outlays of money to put
them in tillable condition have lain
idle. The great scarcity of leasehold
lands is seriously felt where govern
ment lands are scarce, and has undobt-
edly somewhat retarded immigration
to this section. AS rule the emigrant
Is man ofsmall means. People who
are comfortably situated generally
remain at home. We are we'll aware
that California can almost be said to
afford an exception to this rule, and
that the attractions of her wonderful
climate and rich soil have drawn a
better class of people than are usually
seen migrating. But that valuable
and numerous class of small and poor
farmers that so rapidly filled up the
Western wilds is repelled by the COM
parative scarcity of low priced lands
In this section. 1t is beyond doubt
that our land, high as it may appear
to be, Is, considering its marvellous
fertility, really very cheap. Still the
poor farmer who has trifling sum in
cash Is unable to purchase. His capital
may enable him to build home and


provide the farming implements and
Year: 1875

ing the solvency of the bank and the
character of Mr. Ralston has been out
rageously unjust to the people and in
terests Of this coast, and that the use
of the Associated Press dispatches ex-
clusively in the partisan support of the
Evening Bulletin and the Morning
Cduin the dissemination of these SLAM
ders deserves public rebuke, and that
Mr.. J. w. Simonton, one of the pro-
prietors of these two papers, who is


also the manager of the New York
Associated Press is directly chargeable
with this prostitution of journalism.
Year: 1875

broken by single exclamation of fear
or doubt. No one doubts the SOL
vency of our local banks and all ap-
preciate the wise forethought dis
played in the action of the two
banks in preventing panic from
taking place, for speculations and theo-
ries are more rife at distance from
calamity than near to it. Messrs
DowNEY and TEMPLE deserve the
thanks of the whole community for
their wise action.


The interest and welfare of the whole
community is centred in the solvency
of our banking institutions, and the
responsibility Of a crisis rests in a
great measure with those who are en-
trusted with the public funds. The
thanks of the entire community we re-
peat are due to the wisdom and fore
thought of our worthy bankers-who
in making arrang ements to meet ev-
cry case of urgent necessity, at the
same time calmed the public mind by
preventing run on the banks which
under any circums tance would have
produced disastrous results. AS it is,
quiet and calmness reigns supreme,
and business will be continued as
smoothly as if no panic had occurred.
Year: 1875

The Express charges the HERALD
with manifestation of malice toward
Senator JONES and with secret oppo-
sition to the Los Angeles and Inde-
pendence railroad. We are fully
aware that in this community the as
servations of our somewhat erratic and
certainly unreliable evening cOtempo-
rary, carry neither weight nor convic-
ton and we have received frequent as
surance that more than photographic
notice of its vagaries and hallucina-
tions, is loading a cannon to shoot a
mouse. Still its oft repeated assertion
that the HERALD is antagonistic to
Senator JONES and his railroad enter
prise seems to require at this time
some little attention at our hands.
First then, let us state what every in
telligent man in Los Angeles well
knows, that the HERALD entertains
only the kindliest feeling towards Sem
ator JONES. We are personally friend.
ly with him but we do not toady to
him nor does he contribute to the sup
port of this paper. He has not and he
could not pay us to fill these columns
with sycophantic laudations of him.
self. The HERALD aspires higher than
to be the fawning satellite of Senator
JONES or of any man. Nor does it
knowingly and Intentionally misrep-
resent Senator JONES or any man.
The HERALD has always advocated
the building of the Los Angeles and
Independence railroad. An examipa-
ton of its files will show that it urged
the construction of this road nearly
eighteen months ago. Now as to the
specific charge that we have sought
to create the impression that Senator
JONES is bankrupt and compelled to
transfer his road to other parties.
We made no such statement, but as
the Senator's little satellite seems de-
sirous of forcing the issue, we are not
averse to dwelling on the finance side
of the question few moments. We
presume no one in the employ of the
company will maintain that funds
were over plenty six weeks ago. We
happen to know that Senator JONES
notified his head men here several
days since to stop all work except
such as must absolutely be done, to
make no bills that could be avoided
and to fix pay day as far off as posi-
BILE. So much for finance. Now
about the transfer of the road.
A week has not passed since a gentle
man in this city telegraphed to Sena-
tor JONES that the location of the de-
pot on San Pedro street was not satis-
factory and received for answer that
Colonel JACKSON would be down in a
few days and the matter should be
laid before him. When the Sem
ator's bellows across the way has
blown away these facts, we will give
1t a few more rumors each one of
which will turn out to be true.
Year: 1875

work stock, but land is beyond his
means no matter how great may be
its productive power. His large FAM
lily renders him in q measure incapa-
BILE of hiring his labor by the month
ON place to place. There are thou
snds of such men now in the States
who are anxious to come here, and
there are many more i'll the old world
who are ready to sail. California
needs this class and should make a
place for them. Their labor united
with the land ofthe capitalist would
form aprofitable alliance. Whether
the share system be adopted or the
tenant pay his rent in labor bestowed
upon plantations of either orchard or
forest trees both parties would have
good bargain.


1t seems to us that the Southern Pa
cific Railroad might adopt system Of
leasing its vast domain that would
prove very advantageous. The tenant
would be patron of the road, and the
company would enjoy most of the ben
efits of an early sale of their lands in
the way of increased population and
business, and at the same time retain
the appreciation in them which time
must necessarily bring, besides getting
fair rental in the interim to defray
the interest on their bonds. This sys-
tenn would not prejudice other land
holders in the least for persons of
means would always prefer topossess
their own homes. We do not know
that this policy has been pursued by
any railroad corporation, but We can
see no reason why it would not succeed
in California. Lessees would be found
in abundance If the time were suffi-
ciently long, say ten to twenty-five
years. Certainly none can be more
directly interested in the rapid settle
ment of the State and augmented pro-
ductions of the soil than the owners of
the railway stock, and If they do not
adopt some such system as that which
we have suggested it is either because
the subject has not engaged their at
tention or there are some obstacles be-
yond our vision.
Year: 1875

Col. Crawford has received a dispatch from
Col. Jackson stating that he will be In Los
Angeles by tomorrow morning. He has prob
ably come to consult with the editor OF the
HERALD as to what he will do nert.-Erpress.


Colonel JACKSON has consulted with
the editor of the HERALD on several
occasions ere this which proves that
he Is sensible man and likes to talk
to a man of sense. We predict that
when he assumes control of the Los
Angeles and Independence road no
more of the company's money will be
sunk in the Express.
Year: 1875

If the Democrats do not realize that
they are responsible for the mistakes
that may occur in the State Govern
ment during the next four years, they
are fearfully obtuse, for they are being
apprised of the factevery day by every
Republican or Independent journal in
the State.
Year: 1875

1T seems that the proposition for a
Constitutional Convention has been
lost-not by direct vote against it
but by failure to vote either way,
which under the act Of the Legisla-
ture counts against the Convention.
Year: 1875

No better evidence of the existence
of strong Republican element in this
county, need be required than is found
in the fact that despite the support of
the Express, the party elected one man
on the ticket.
Year: 1875

THE DAILY and WEEKLY HER
AID has more than double the cir
culation of any other paper published
In Southern California. Business men
recognize 1t accordingly as the best
advertising medium South of San
Francisco.
Year: 1875

ShO Fhu


The Republican State Convention,
held at Columbus last week, was the
largest and most enthusiastic since
that of 1868, when John Brough was
brought out to beat Vallandigham,
and redeem the State from the tenn
porary lapse into the hands of the
Democratic party, which had occur
red in the preceding year. The re-
suit was the triumphant election of
the Republican candidate, and we be-
lieve it will be the same this year
There was the same spirit of deter
mination visible in the Convention of
last week, to bring back Ohio to her
true position in the van of the Re-
publican army, and it was interpreted
by every delegate as a sure omen of
a glorious victory in October.


The nomination of Ex-Gov. Hayes
was the result of an earnest convic-
ton on the part of an overwhelming
majority of the Convention that he
was the strongest candidate of all
who were named for the Office, and
though it was well known that he did
not desire the nomination and had
declined to be a candidate, it was
felt that under existing circumstances
the party had a right to call upon
him to yield his personal preferences
and accept the position. He respond
ed nobly to the call; as his friends
were confident he would, and it now
becomes the duty of every Republi-
can to see that no honorable efforts
shall be spared to secure his election.
AS gallant soldier of the Union, as
a Representative in Congress, and as
Governor of the State for four years.
his record is without a stain, and de
fes successful impeachment.


The nomination of Major Millikin
of Butler county, for State Treasu
rer, was a deserved compliment tc
the Agricultural interest, with which
he has been SO long and prominently
identified. For years he has been 6
successful practical farmer, and ar
active member of the State Board o.
Agriculture. His personal character
is without reproach, and he will hon
or the responsible Office to which he
will be called by the voice of the
people.


The remainder of the ticket il
made up of good men, worthy of The
confidence and support of the Re
publicans of Ohio. The platform il
brief, strong and decided, and ther'
can be no doubt as to what it means
The declarations in regard to the di
vision of the school funds, the unior
of Church and State, and the 'thirt
term" are such as the times demand
and will be emphatically approved b.
the people.


Altogether, the Convention did it
work well, and we confidently e1pec
to see it ratified and endorsed by /,
good, old-fashioned, rousing Repub
lican majority on the second Tuesda.
of October next.


A more detailed report of the bal
lotings, together with the platform
in full, will be found on the seconC
page.
Year: 1875

They have engaged as foreman Of this de-
partment, one of the most experienced Book
and Job Printers in the country; and the
presses will be superintendent by Skilled
Pressman from one of the largest offices in
New England.
Year: 1875

lhe world is all dark or the world is all bright,
Just as we choose to mako it
Dur burden is heavy, our burden is light,
Just as We happen to take it
\nd people whogrumble and peoplowho groan
At the world and its every proposal
Would grumble and groan if the world were
their own.
With the sun, moon and stars at disposal.
lis all very well to have beauty and health,
But if ugly and sick we must bear it;
is all very well to have oceans Of wealth,
Though We find if we mast we can spare it /;
But healthy and wealthy, or sickly and poor,
We are wise to be Careless and happy"
And gracefully try all our ills to endure,
Though yo try tillwe'ro hairless and cappy
In tho broadway of life, though we're jostled


and torn,


There's beautiful Gate" at whose portals
The robes of the great, like the wearlcd end


worn,


Must be changed for the garments immortal;
And knocks he bcggar or knocks he king
To tho Master but little it matters--
Be lis heart but in tune he may enter and sing,
Though his raiment be sable or tatters.


".
Not all can be noble, not all can be great
But our lives with Gods love can be leayen
And whether Of high Or lowly estate
'Iis the same TO our Father in heaven.
he world may seem dark or the world may


seem light


AS We cling to the old, old story,
md choerfully work, with our lamps burning


bright


Til we enter the portals of glory.


-Ciwisiian Of Work.
Year: 1875

"A bill has been introduced in the
New York Legislature to compel
street railroad companies to furnish a
seat for each passenger who enters
the cars. In case no seat is provided
no fare can be exacted.
Year: 1875

Value OF Time.-As nothing
truly valuable can be attained
without industry, so there can be
no persevering industry without a
deep sense Of the value of time.


Disputes.--It is an excellent
rule to be observed in all disputes,
that men should give soft words
ana hard arguments; that they
should not so much strive TO vex
as to convince an opponent.


Solitude and Society.--It is ca
sy, in the world, to live after the
worlds opinion; it is easy in sol
itude to live after your own; but
the great man is he who, in the
midst of the crowd, keeps with
perfect sweetness the independ-
encc Of solitude.
Year: 1875

We have heard Of matrimonial


agencies that profess to bring


about happy unions, attended by


the material comforts which are


the fruits of wealth; but we have


never foreseen that a society


would be founded to encourage


or rather enforce-uneven mar


rlages between rich men and poor


women. Yet we have it as a fact,


and on no less an authority than


that of the well known paper The
Tagblatt, of Vienna, that a socie-
ty has been created, entitled the
Mariahilf Matrimonial Club, for
this express purpose. The club
it twill be seen, is named after one
of the most fashionable su-
burbs of the Austrian capital. 1t
was started by three gentlemen,
and none can join it who are not
wealthy. Each member binds
himself to marry a poor girl who
has no prospect ofinheriting any
property whatsoever. Should he
however, fail to resist the charms
of one who is gifted with wealth,
he is then bound to pay forfeit
of four hundred pounds sterling
TO the society. On this condition
only is he released from his bond,
and his sins are for
given him in consequence of the
happiness which the money thus
obtained will confer on others; for
the society undertakes to discov-
er some poor but worthy couple,
and start them in life with the
fine paid by the faithless member.
Year: 1875

Judge Green, of tile Second


District, Washington Territory,


may fairly claim to be considered


the most cautions occupant of the


bench extant. A case recently


cen,a before him in which an In
dian was charged with the murder
of another nomad who was med
icine man. The defendants wife
had been very i'll, and labored un-
der the firm conviction that the
medicine man had bewitched her.
The husband went to the mcdi-
cine man and requested the re-
lease of his wife from the spell
which was killing her. The de-
mand was refused by the reputed
wizard, who further said that the
woman was in his power and
would die next day. Upon this
the husband very naturally killed
him. The defense took the ground
that a belief in witchcraft was
sanctioned by the Bible, and was
common ali the world over. The
Judge, in charging the jury, OBJ
served that he did not feel at lib
erty to assume that there was no
such thing as witchcraft; that he
would not take upon himself to
deny the possibility of the en-
chantment of the sick woman;
ard that as the defendant believed
it to be his duty to save his wife
by killing the medicine man, it
was proper for the jury to find a
a verdict of not guilty. Which
they accordingly did, to the con-
fusion of all future medicine men.
1t is a funny case.
Year: 1875

St. Louis Dispatch Special.


WASHINGTON, Feb. Pin the
discussion last night on the force
bill, the great speech of the occa-
sion was that made by Hawley, of
Connecticut, the editor of the
Hartford Courant, a soldier of
distinguished reputation IN the
volunteer portion of the federal
army, the journalist whom White
fooled into the publication of his
celebrated letter on the Alabama
outrages, which was SO unmerci-
rully taken up, exposed and ridi-
culed by the whole northern
press, and heretofore stauncE
supporter and defender Of Gen.
Grant. Gen. Hawley said that he
had been as radical as the most
radical of them, but lie had con-
cluded to call a halt. He loved
the union-the TRUE union-and
republican institutions more than
he ever did


ANY MAN OR ANY PARTY.


1t was time to give the south a
chance. She had been punished,
robbed, outraged and oppressed
enough. He was sorry, but he
could not 60 any further with his
party in the direction of a militia
ry despotism. He would never
vote again, so help him God, to
give President Grant any more
power. He was already strong
enough to be dangerous. Such,
also, was the condition of the
country, that real peace was i'm
peritively demanded. In his own
state, factories were idle, men
were out of work, taxes were eat
ing up the substance Of the peo-
pie; confidence was gone, and
doubt, complaining, suffering and
Indignation everywhere; and all
because one half of the union was
being devoured by thieves ard
scoundrels, while the other half
were looking on like fools or idiots,
without, for long time, knowing


WHAT WAS THE MATTER


with them. They had learned at
last, however. The last election
in Connecticut had told the story
of the reaction. Its results had
sent forth a loud voice for right,
Justice and reconciliation. If
what has been done in Louisiana
had been done in Connecticut, !,
as a loyal man, tell you that l
would have cried out for muskets
to meet muskets, for state troops
to fight United State troops. We
must say come to a halt, or the
republican party will 60 into its
grave-go now, go at the next
election the most thoroughly ha-
ted, despised and damned party
that ever existed in history. l
cannot vote for the caucus force
bill and retain my self respect; ;
l cannot vote for it and remain
true and loyal to civil and indi-
vidual liberty; cannot vote for
it and admit that, although the
war has been over ten years, the
party that has conquered in the
war, that has had absolute
control in the government ever
since, is this day forced to sus-
pend the writ lof habeas corpus
and give military and dictorial
power into the hands Of presi-
dent who has already shown his
contempt too often and too long
for the civil law and the con
stitntion.