anaheim-gazette 1873-04-26

Southern Californian GEO. C. KNOX ... EDITOR. SATURDAY ... APRIL 26. 1873 L. P. FISHER, 20 and 21 New Merchants' Exchange, is our authorized Agent in San Francisco COUNTY DIVISION CENTRAL COMMITTEE: GEO. C. KNOX, Chairman; A. L. BUSH, W. H. SPURGEON, E. W. CHAMPLIN. FOR MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE A. L. BUSH, OF SANTA ANA. The Classics. Judging from the lively discussion called forth in the Teachers' Institute at Los Angeles last week upon a resolution advocating the study of the Greek and Latin classics in the advanced grades of the public school's, we should infer that the dead languages are not so dead as they are generally supposed to be. Now, if the Knights of the Birch will allow us to give an opinion as is an opinion—a la Bunsby—"If so why therefore," here it is: "Let the Dead Past bury its dead," language and all. Teach the dead languages in our public schools? Don't do it, it will not pay. Considered from a utilitarian standpoint, what profit is there in a boy having the corpse of two or three dead languages buried in his brain? Considered from an aesthetic stand point, we confess to such an obligunity in our perception of the beautiful, that we fail to discover any greater beauty in a Greek root than in a beet root. It is claimed that a knowledge of the classics gives to its possessor a better command of language. Granted that it does; but would the world be any the better, richer, or wiser, if every man and woman in it was a better talker than he or she is now? If every American citizen it can scarcely be doubted that port to the effect that Sir Samuel and his wife have been murdered natives in the interior of Africa in Telegrams from London inform great uneasiness is felt at the Police, but that no official information death has as yet been received makes the report more probable that the latest news from the en under his command, was that he come involved in serious difficulty the savage tribes in the interior heretofore, by his good management his familiarity with the dialects to toms of the different tribes, may avoid all trouble with them, and probably not have been molested not been for the machinations of traders, who had good reason to kill as he was doing all in his power up their infamous traffic. Sir Samuel his wife have devoted the best their lives in exploring the interior Africa, and by their death, the will lose much valuable information ing that little known country. Actual work was begun on the end of the Texas and Pacific Railway Monday last. The honor of "turn first sod" was delegated to Mr. A. T.ton, the most enterprising and man in San Diego. Speeches were by several prominent citizens, ceremony passed off without esten parade, but with a vast amount of satisfaction. It is the intention company to employ but a very working force at present, until they better able to estimate the cost of ing the peculiar earth of San Diego that they can let out their contr derstandingly. We heartily congratulate the people of San Diego on this event. The benefits to be derived the completion of the Texas and Railway will more than compensate for the many years of anxious what profit is there in a boy having the corpse of two or three dead languages buried in his brain? Considered from an aesthetic stand point, we confess to such an obliquity in our perception of the beautiful that we fail to discover any greater beauty in a Greek root than in a beet root. It is claimed that a knowledge of the classics gives to its possessor a better command of language. Granted that it does; but would the world be any the better, richer, or wiser, if every man and woman in it was a better talker than he or she is now? If every American citizen knew as many languages living or dead as the "learned blacksmith" Elihu Burritt does, would that enable him to make two blades of grass grow where one does now? Oh ye Educators of our youth, give us more of the Natural sciences and less of Greece and Rome. Teach our children botany, chemistry, mineralogy, physical geography, natural philosophy, astronomy etc., but leave we beseech you, the gods and goddesses of heathen mythology to mollting lawyers and buncombo fourth of July orators; Don't, we implore you, make us feel our ignorance any more keenly than we do now, by setting our infants to prattling about the "beauties of classics," the emphatic euphonic and dialectic changes of Greek verbs, or the historic infinitives of Sallust. Twenty-six of the Teachers attending the Institute in favor of introducing the classics in our public schools to twelve against. Query; how many of the twenty-six could conjugate amo through the present infinitive correctly, or could spot a second Aorist on sight. EDITORIAL NOTES. The inhuman act of treachery, that deprived Gen. Canby of life, has done that which the Indian murders of twenty-five long years have failed to do. It has made manifest the utter imbecility of the "peace policy;" it has taught the Government that future "Indian Peace Commissions" must consist of a few hundred armed soldiers, some howitzers, and a liberal supply of ammunition; and in our opinion, it has made clear the utter impractibility of controlling our Indian friends, except through fear. That Colyerism is a fraud; that the "peace policy" is a delusion, and that extermination of the Modoc tribe would be a just retribution, is the almost universal sentiment of the press and people. But we are told that during the past few days telegrams and letters have been poured into the White House "begging the President not to allow the clamor of the press, or the passionate reasoning of those around him, to swerve him from his philanthropic peace policy towards the Indians." But the President evidently believes that they are the appeals of Saints. that the "peace policy is a delusion, and that extermination of the Modoc tribe would be a just retribution, is the almost universal sentiment of the press and people. But we are told that during the past few days telegrams and letters have been poured into the White House "begging the President not to allow the clamor of the press, or the passionate reasoning of those around him, to swerve him from his philanthropic peace policy towards the Indians." But the President evidently believes that they are the appeals of "Saints, And cool-soul'd hermits, mortify'd with care And bent by age and palsies, who whine out maxims Which their brisk youth had blushed at." His reply is, that the Modocs must be exterminated, as an act of justice, but not as a passionate revenge for their treacherous murder, and that extermination is the only sure method of affording protection to the settlers in that country. The people emphatically indorse this decision, and believe that the President, having thoroughly tried the "peace policy" and found it wanting, is fully justified in consenting to the utter extermination of the Modoc tribe. The San Diego Union of the 23d inst., contains an interesting and well written article on Anaheim, from its first settlement in 1857, to the present time. We have always had an idea that the Union was in sympathy with us, in our efforts to effect a division of the county, and the following extract from the article in question confirms that opinion. In speaking of the future of Anaheim it says: "Its future promises to be like its past—steady and prosperous in growth. Isolated from the more populous region of the county, and receiving little benefit from county legislation, Anaheim naturally seeks a division of the county, and the creation of a new county from that section of which it is a natural center. Sooner or later this desire will be gratified; but whether it is or not, Anaheim, with its ample vinecultural resources cannot fall to prosper." BY TELEGRAPH. (From the Express and Star.) New York, April 22.—A special session of the Peace Commission will soon be held here. They generally admit that the recent action of the Modocs has done much to destroy confidence in the peace policy. President Grant will leave Saint Louis Thursday for Idaho Springs, Colorado. A terrible snow storm has visited Nebraska. Many people have been frozen to death. Chicago, April 23.—The Cheyennes have murdered a party of surveyors on the borders of Kansas. The Peace Commissioner writes to the Superintendent of Indian affairs and gives the excuse for the savages that they consider all surveyors mortal enemies. George Francis Train was before Judge Daly of New York to-day, to be examined on his mental condition. He was questioned as to the authorship of about three columns of matter from the Bible with head lines all alleged to be obscene. Train said that he wrote the head lines but could not tell who wrote matter quoted. The Judge requested the strong-minded women to leave the court room during the reading. This brought Utica Booker to her feet. She exclaimed: "Evil to him who evil thinks," and proposed to re- SPECIAL NOTICES. TO RENT. GOOD DWELLING HOUSE, containing four rooms, attained on list F, T. Apply to this office or to F. A. KORN. THE PEOPLES CANDIDATE. HAVING been nominated by a mass meeting of the people of Los Angeles county, living South-east of the New San Gabriel River as a suitable person to represent them in the State Legislature, I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the Assembly, and ask the support of all interested in County Division. A. L. BUSH. Santa Ana, April 14th, 1873. SPECIAL NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that at the next regular meeting of the Fairview Farmers' Club to take place on April 24th, an election of officers will take place to serve the ensuing term. All members of said Club are requested to be in attendance. All persons interested in said Club are cordially invited to attend. EDWARD EVEY, President. D. K. COLES, Secretary. April 19th FOR SALE. 160 ACRES of Land, lying three miles south-west of Anaheim, with dwelling house, barns and other improvements. 140 ACRES in growing crop. 54 ACRES of barley and rye on rented land. Satisfactory arrangements can be made for the purchase of horses, plow, cultivators and farming utensils in general. For particular inquiry at this office, or of J. J. HILL. April 19th SPECIAL NOTICE. ALL PERSONS knowing themselves to be indebted to the late dun of ASHCROFT & PRYOR, must call at once at my office and settle, and have positive instructions to collect the amounts due them at once. A. KOSLER. April 12th SPECIAL NOTICE. PETER RICHARDS is alone authorized to collect any accounts due the late firm of Julius Bugardin & Co., All parties indebted to the under-signed, are requested to come forward and pay him at once. JULIUS DUGARDIN & CO., ASADIRX, March 21st, 1875. no 22 4t. $1000 WANTED. ANY PERSON having $1000 to loan on good The Judge requested the strong-minded women to leave the court room during the reading. This brought Utica Booker to her feet. She exclaimed: "Evil to him who evil thinks," and proposed to remain. The Judge ordered the room cleared. Shouts, cheers, curses, and laughter followed, but the officers got the women out. San Francisco, April 23. — The British Benevolent Society celebrated Shakespeare's birthday to-day at Alameda. San Francisco, April 22. — Over 1,200 horses are sick in the city. The Central Railroad Company is the only one which continues its regular trips. Hacks are in demand. Large numbers of express wagons have been taken off. Nearly all the livery stables have suspended business. The cars are greatly over crowded. Some horses have already recovered, and it is hoped the epizootic will run its course in a few days. San Francisco, April 24. — The epizootic continues to spread rapidly, and Chinaman have been substituted for teams in hauling the mails to and from the postoffice. Probably all the street cars will cease running this week, unless the malady abates. Gen. Jefferson C. Davis, the new commander of the Department of Columbia, will leave for the Lava Bed to-morrow. Colonel Sumner, General Hardie, and Captain Lydecker will accompany him. The refining of silver bullion for the San Francisco Mint, will hereafter be performed by the San Francisco Refining Works, owing to the insecurity of the present Mint building. Washington, April 24. — Charges of fraud have been made against Surveyor-General Hardenburg, of California. He is ordered to appear before Commissioner Drummond. the San Francisco Mint, will hereafter be performed by the San Francisco Refining Works, owing to the insecurity of the present Mint building. Washington, April 24.—Charges of fraud have been made against Surveyor-General Hardenburg, of California. He is ordered to appear before Commissioner Drummond. The Comptroller of the Currency authorizes the organization of a gold bank at Santa Barbara, with a capital of $100,000. A horrible affair has been made public by the papers to-day. An insane woman choked her two infants to death, and then roasted their bodies on the stove. Chicago, April 24.—Grant and family passed Kansas city to-day, en route for Colorado Territory. Further revelations of Tammany frauds, in bills to the amount of $30,000 for re-constructing Center Market Armory, have been made. Collector Bailey of New York, has seized twenty-three locomotives and forty-one cars of the New York Central Railroad Company, for taxes. Frankfort-on-the-Main, April 23.—There was a terrible riot yesterday, caused by an advance in the price of beer. The mob attacked the breweries. The troops were called out, and were polled with stones. Sixteen breweries were wrecked twelve persons were killed and forty wounded. A large number of rioters were arrested. To-day, all is quiet. NOTICES. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY, HEIMANN & GEORGE AGENTS FOR Haines Headers, Russell’s Threshers and Tornado Threshers Woods Mowers & Reapers, The World Mowers & Reapers, Buckeye Mowers & Reapers, Ohio Mowers & Reapers. Always keep on hand a large supply of Farming Utensils, Hardware, Etc., ALSO, Dry Fire Wood GENERAL MERCHANDISE. THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED BUSINESS HOUSE IN ANAHEIM. LANGENBERGER & CO. DEALERS IN Agricultural Implements Machinery, Hardware, Crockery, Groceries Wines, Liquors Etc All kinds of Country produce purchased such as: HIDES, WOOL, CORN, BARLEY, BUTTFR AND EGGS Our Stock of Native Wines Cannot be Surpassed. Lumber of all kinds, at our yards in Anaheim, and at Anaheim Land- Dry Fire Wood HEIMANN & GEORGE, LOS ANGELES STREET AMA HUCKMAN. BARLEY, BUTTFR AND EGGS Our Stock of Native Wines Cannot be Surpassed. Luner of all kinds, at our yards in Anaheim, and at Anaheim Landing. STEINHART & BRO Anaheim Hotel building, Have just received a large and well selected stock of FAMILY GROCERIES, HARDWARF, TOBACCO, SEGAKS, CROCKERY, DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS & SHOES, HATS & CAPS. All of which they will sell cheap FOR CASH lower rates than any store in Anaheim. All kinds of produce taken in exchange Dec 12, 1822 NEW ARRIVALS! AT GOODMAN & RIMPAUD'S! We are just opening the best selected stock o Goods ever brought to this market, consisting of a general assortment of DRY GOODS, In all its branches, such as Dress Goods, Shawls Domestic Goods, Pioneer Mills Blankets, Etc., Etc. A full line of Men's & Boys' Clothing, Ladies' & Gentlemen's Underwear, and Furnishing Goods. A general assortment of Men's & Boys' Hats Boots and Shoes of all sizes and well assorted, and in particular we constantly keep a supply of Buck- Always Keep on Hand a full Supply of the Best Family Groceries. Provisions, Hardware, Tobacco CROCKERY WARE, DRY GOODS, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Etc. DRY GOODS, In all its branches, such as Dress Goods, Shawls Domestic Goods, Pioneer Mills Blankets, Ete., Etc. A full line of Men's & Boys' CLOTHING, Ladies' & Gentlemen's Underwear, and Furnishing Goods. A general assortment of Men's & Boys' Hats Boots and Shoes of all sizes and well asserted, and in particular we constantly keep a supply of Buckingham & Hecht's San Francisco-made Boots & Shoes Our stock is too extensive to be all enumerated but we most cordially invite our friends and the public generally to call and examine our goods. We promise to sell CHEAP FOR CASH N. B. We are about to visit San Francisco to purchase a large stock of goods, and our patrons will oblige us by settling up by cash on note. B. DREYFUS & Co., GROWERS & DEALERS IN CALIFORNIA WINES & GRAPE BRANDIES, 117 & 119 Broadway and 62 and 94 Cedar Street, New York. EPIZOOTIC! CALL FOR THE REMEDY AT THE Anaheim Drug Store. Next to Langemberger's Store. April 12th