anaheim-gazette 1873-05-17

Southern California SATURDAY, MAY 17, 1873 ANAHEIM POST-OFFICE. Corner Center and Lemon streets—Wm. M Higgins, P. M. Office hours, 9 A.M., until 5 P.M. Northern Mail—Arrives d'ly (Sund's ex.) 12 M. " " Closes "(Mond's", 12 M. Southern " Arrives "( ", ) 9 A.M. " " Closes "(Sund's", 9 P.M. SPECIAL NOTICE. Mr. E. A. Pullen is authorised to collect all moneys due the Southern Californian. RICHARD MELROSE. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. TRIP TO TUSTIN. A Trip to Tustin City, and a Description of that Locality—How the Crepe Look and Why they Look that Way—Some General Remarks Concerning Everything in General and Several things in Particular. On Monday last, a solitary horseman, accompanied by a companion also on horseback, might have been see careering daily over the plains. They rode with an ease and grace which betoken an entire unacquaintance with equestrianship, and when it became necessary to dismount and tighten their saddles girths, it required the most extraordinary exertions to mount again. It was not until After many strains and heaves, They got up to the saddle-eaves, and vineyards—and then ask them how the different brands of wine affects them next morning. We are led to these remarks on hospitality by the kindness with which we were received by Mr. C. Tustin and his excellent wife. We will long remember our first visit to them—and come again. TUSTIN CITY. Mr Columbus Tustin and N. O. Stafford bought, in 1867, a tract of land consisting of thirteen hundred and fifty-nine acres, situated about three miles east of the town of Santa Ana and about nine miles from Anaheim. They afterwards divided their land, each retaining six hundred and seventy-nine and one-half acres. Mr Tustin has sold to different parties about two hundred and twenty-five acres, and Mr. Stafford about three hundred and sixty acres. The land is exceedingly rich, and like that of its near neighbor—Richland—is eminently adapted for the growth of fruit. Mr. Tustin has planted this season nearly six hundred orange trees, one hundred and fifty trees of different varieties, and several thousand vines, and in conjunction with Mr. Harris, has planted a nursery of several thousand trees, from which they expect to realize quite a handsome sum. McClay, who bought eighty acres on the Stafford tract, has set out five hundred almond, two hundred peach, pear and orchard. TOWNS. If there's a cause of silence, Town and ardent avitiated pub by sad experience. Many a shaft Finds marks the And many a ww May almost get and that it is ways to select small in statureception, or more consumption if it is imposs subjects, over lash of vv (American forsoo obscure an ner that no Talk himself, what he refer such a policy adhered to in a nos moutons. The great t Who will run not; which pa in the campaign what will be county; and in future County also on horseback, might have been see careering daily over the plains. They rode with an ease and grace which betokened an entire unacquaintance with equestrianship, and when it became necessary to dismount and tighten their saddle-girths, it required the most extraordinary exertions to mount again. It was not until After many strains and heavens, They got up to the saddle-eaves, From whence they vaulted into the seat, With so much vigor, strength, and heat, That they had almost tumbled over With their own weight, but did recover, By laying hold of tail and mane, Which oft they usd instead of rein. The solitary horseman was the Don Quixote of the Californian, in search of distressed maidens and widows who required succor and also in search of some interesting item to serve up for the delectation of the readers of the aforementioned paper, and his companion was Al. Steinhart, the somewhat erratic but highly respectable senior of the house of Steinhart & Bro. (All kinds of produce taken in exchange.) WE MEET GOV. PICO. When about five miles from Anaheim we encountered Gov. Pico, driving one of the most peculiar teams our eyes ever beheld. One of the tallest and skinniest of horses, and one of the smallest and leanest of mules were hitched to one of the most elegant and comfortable of wagons. The bronzed but classic lineaments of the Don wore a deep frown, and a shade of vexation rested on his intellectual brow, and it was evident that something had gone amiss with him. He addressed himself to our companion and said: "Hello!" Our C.—"How d'ye do, Guvnor." Gov. P.—"De onde as venido?" Our C.—"Hey!" Gov. P.—"Where you from." Our C.—"Anaheim." Gov. P.—"No topastes a mule on de camino?" Our C.—Porque you no habla Spanish?" "Me no comprende vous." Gov. P.—"Carry-a-hoo." No sooner had he uttered the nearly six hundred orange trees, one hundred and fifty trees of different varieties, and several thousand vines, and in conjunction with Mr. Harris, has planted a nursery of several thousand trees, from which they expect to realize quite a handsome sum. McClay, who bought eighty acres on the Stafford tract, has set out five hundred almond, two hundred peach, pear and orange trees, and ten acres of vines. All the settlers have planted more or less fruit trees this season, and though without the means of irrigation, will lose but very few. We observed that the surface of the ground was perfectly dry and parched, and expressed our astonishment to Mr. Harris that his trees grew so well on such ground, and we were considerably surprised, when he removed the soil to the depth of four or five inches, and showed us that the earth was—not damp—but perfectly wet. The corn that has been planted lately looks exceedingly well, but the barley is sadly in need of moisture. TUSTIN CITY. Mr. Tustin has laid out one hundred and twenty acres in city lots, and has at his own expense, built one of the most handsome schoolhouses to be found in the county. The building can lay claim to more architectural beauty than any outside of Los Angeles, and is an ornament to the town, and a just source of pride to Mr. Tustin. The average attendance of scholars is twenty. The School Fund having been exhausted rather prematurely, a lady teacher has opened a private school, and has about twenty pupils all remarkably bright children, who have evidently been under the care of an efficient and experienced teacher. A large hotel has also been erected, for the accommodation of visitors, and a Postoffice has been established, at which the San Diego and Los Angeles stage stops every day. Mr. N. T. Harris is Postmaster, and although not a young man, contrives to discharge his arduous duties to the entire satisfaction of every one. The location for a town is excellent, and we prophecy that In contradistinction Atlas, who up town, and, ple influence and the task, stept a small of esteem. After years study, has a knowledge of other has been for a long fact, to cull a toire; it may be with them for and the third least, who particularly oo-of-being a bla politically om Gov. P.—“De onde as venido?” Our C.—“Hey!” Gov. P.—“Where you from.” Our C.—“Anaheim.” Gov. P.—“No topastes a mule on de camino?” Our C.—“Porque you no habla Spanish?” “Me no comprende vous.” Gov. P.—“Carry-a-hoo.” No sooner had he uttered the last unintelligible exclamation, than he gave his mule a savage lash with the whip, and drove off with a look of high disdain, leaving us to ponder over and envy the freedom of intercourse which our ancestors must have enjoyed before the erection of the tower of Babel, and the confusion of languages. We continued our ride towards TUSTIN CITY Which we reached without further adventure. We can faintly imagine the joy with which a man hears of the demise of his rich grandfather, or the sudden sense of relief with which he beholds the removal of some impending danger, but what are these to the exquisite pleasure he enjoys on dismounting from his horse after a hard ride for several hours? We answer, nothing. TUSTIN CITY, Of all the traits of character which we admire, there is none more worthy of our admiration than hospitality. And nowhere on the globe are people more generously hospitable than in California, and nowhere in California do they show the same hospitality as in and around Anaheim. Ask Sam Hamilton of Los Angeles what he thinks of Anaheim hospitality; ask anyone who has visited our orange-groves of an efficient and experienced teacher. A large hotel has also been erected, for the accommodation of visitors, and a Postoffice has been established, at which the San Diego and Los Angeles stage stops every day. Mr. N. T. Harris is Postmaster, and although not a young man, contrives to discharge his arduous duties to the entire satisfaction of every one. The location for a town is excellent, and we prophecy that in a few years, under the intelligent administration of Mr. Tustin, the city will be one of the most thriving and prosperous in the new county. IRRIGATION. It has become an established fact, that without facilities for irrigation, farming or fruit-raising will "not pay." No matter how wet the winter is, the fruit trees must have water during the hot summer months, in order that their growth may be healthy and their yield abundant. The majority of the settlers in Santa Ana and Tustin having decided to devote all their energies to the culture of fruit, and being aware that their efforts would not be crowned with success unless water in abundance was to be had, have formed an association for the purpose of bringing water from the Santa Ana river in a ditch of their own. A proposition was made to them by the owners of the A. B. Chapman Canal to supply them with water, on what they all agreed to be fair and reasonable terms. The proposition, however, was rejected, and they have already commenced work upon their own ditch, and expect to have it completed by next September. Should their ditch be a success, we are assured that several hundred thousand trees and vines will be planted next season. The corress Diego World accept in a solitary friendship a small talk of individual, by many sterling heart, so salient. Oh! friend hemia, if it is weird sisterward the separate loom Adien, trusting the great Ube permitted of friendship broken. Town Talk! If there's a hole in your coat I rode ye tent it A chief's amane ye takkin' notes, And faith he'll prent it." Which, the same Is why we rise to explain the cause of this long-continued silence. Town Talk, in his eager and ardent desire to pander to a vitiated public taste, has learned by sad experience that "Many a shaft at random sent Finds marks the archer little meant. And many a word at random spoken" May almost get one's own head broken, and that it is the best policy always to select as a target, persons small in stature and obtuse in perception, or men in the last stages of consumption without legs; or else, if it is impossible to obtain such subjects, over whom to crack the lash of virtuous indignation, (American for Scandal) to speak in so obscure and mysterious a manner that no one, not even Town Talk himself, can tell to whom or what he refers. Premising that such a policy will be most rigidly adhered to in the future, revenous a nos moutons. The great topics of the day are LOCAL POLITICS. Who will run for office and who will not; which party will be successful in the campaign just commencing; what will be the name of the new county; and in what bank will the future County Treasurer make his Kleinigkeiten, Send in your orders for printing. "Goldy" is putting a summer dress upon "The Brewery." Mr. Isaac Johnson, a former denizen of Anaheim, is in town. H. Boege has sold to H. Meredith 9 acres of land in Anaheim, with house etc., for $3,000. The champion cue has been ordered. The tournament will take place in a few days. The Texas Pacific engineers were camped at Aliso Creek on Wednesday. Charlie Hille has removed his wine rooms to Center Street, opposite the Pioneer Livery Stable. D. E. Miles has recovered his saddle and bridle, stolen a few weeks ago. The thief escaped. What's the matter? There was a Custom-house detective in town during the first of the week. The schooner San Diego, after discharging a cargo of lumber, sailed in ballast on Thursday. The schooner Sarah sailed on Tuesday for San Francisco with an assorted cargo of wine, wool and grain. Tuffree's office for the rental of the Land Company's unoccupied lands is at the store of Langenberger & Co. No more hailers at San Juan Ca. The Kono Orange—Soago De Barth Shorb, of La Recei received a letter from a fainting six orange seeds. In the letter that he proseed at the Kono Islands, a very superior orange, he them to his friend, Mr. S. requested him to plant the Shorb did so and two trees but one of them was dead gophers. At the age of five it bore heavily and was as ordinary eight-year old Garey of Los Angeles some buds from it and the ordinary orange tree success. Capt.' W. T showed us one a year old had been presented to him Wilson and which was high. A very remarkable indeed. ACCIDENT. — On Saturday little Bob Harris, aged about years, son of Mr. N. Tustin City, while our rabbits, met with a painter. In loading his gun, it we maturely, and blew off a finger of his left hand. He was only a short distance home, and the little fellow up the rabbits he had killed finger and marched home wound was dressed by D. of Santa Ana. He suffered deal of pain, but the brave low stands it like a m such a policy will be most rigidly adhered to in the future, revenous a nos moutons. The great topics of the day are LOCAL POLITICS, Who will run for office and who will not; which party will be successful in the campaign just commencing; what will be the name of the new county; and in what bank will the future County Treasurer make his deposits. In every bar-room and on every street-corner, one can hear without the slightest aid from an ear-trumpet, "How rings' are formed, and how destroyed, How Tories are confirmed and Whigs decoyed, How in nice times a prudent man should vote. At what conjuncture he should turn his coat, The truths fallacious, and the candid lies, And all the lore of sleek majorities. Most of these problems will be solved by the great guns of Los Angeles; in fact the only question at all interesting to Town Talk, and what most affects the mind of his patrons is regarding the name of the new county. Although this name has not yet been given to the public, still it has undoubtedly an existence. When the question of county division was first agitated, three noble spirits immolated their private affairs upon the altar of the public weal, formed themselves into an organization, known as THE ANAHEIM RING. In contradistinction to the Seions of Atlas, who up bear the county in the town, and pledging their political influence and their mighty minds to the task, stand now ready to accept a small pecuniary testimonial of esteem. One of these gentlemen, after years of the most critical study, has acquired a thorough knowledge of horse-breaking; another has been intimately connected for a long period with sheep—in fact, to cull a gem from his repertoire, it may be said that he has run with them for ten or fifteen years; and the third and last, though not the least, who is a blonde, is more particularly celebrated for his habits of--being a blonde. This triumvirate politically omniscient, have named discharging a cargo of lumber, sailed in ballast on Thursday. The schooner Sarah sailed on Tuesday for San Francisco with an assorted cargo of wine, wool and grain. Tuffree's office for the rental of the Land Company's unoccupied lands is at the store of Langenberger & Co. No more bailes at San Juan Capistrano. The ladies have confessed and stopped dancing. So says Dolores. Geo. C. Knox has been appointed by the commissioners as surveyor to subdivide the rancho "Cañon de Santa Ana." We always print a number of extra papers and keep them at Clark's for sale. Our last issue is entirely exhausted. "Ye" local has been doing the country. The result of his peregrinations is before a generous public. Kerren will discourse sweet music to-night at Enterprise Hall for the benefit of the votaries of Terpsichore. Verbum sap. Lyon knows, at last, the whereabouts of the sanctum. Whenever he feels like talking, an invitation is extended to him to come up. The clerk of the weather has evidently mistaken the month. April showers have been a feature of the past few days. Messra. Warner, Bicknell and Hansen, the commissioners for the Yorba ranch, were at Upper Santa Ana on Wednesday and Thursday. Anaheim has been unusually quiet since the advent of Padre Sanchez. Only one drunk this week, but then—be was "werry" drunk. Tuffree aspires to be a public benefactor. He is using every exertion to prevent an exodus of the sheep men, and a consequent dearth of cecin. Calvin Fletcher will be in Los Angeles in a few days, to look at the country, with the view of selecting a location for a colony of one hundred eastern families. knowledge of horse-breaking; another has been intimately connected for a long period with sheep—in fact, to cull a gem from his repertoire, it may be said that he has run with them for ten or fifteen years; and the third and last, though not the least, who is a blonde, is more particularly celebrated for his habits of—being a blonde. This triumvirate, politically omniscient, have named the county and selected the men, most fitted to grace the different county offices. The public mind may, therefore, resume its wonted state of tranquility. It is with emotions of exquisite pleasure that Town Talk, dropping for a short while, his self-assumed public duties, ceases to record the small talk of the street, and, as an individual, bears testimony to the many sterling qualities of head and heart, so saliently possessed by quiet. The correspondent of the San Diego World. It is not often, except in a soldier's experience, that friendships are so quickly formed, and when the meeting and the parting is as ours—like that of two ships at sea which, passing each other in mid-ocean, interchange for a few brief moments friendly greetings, and then speed on, o'er different tracks, through foam and mist and spray, to meet perchance, no more forever—a feeling of sadness comes over us "That is not akin to pain And resembles sorrow only As the mist resembles the rain." Oh! friend and brother of Bohemia, if it is indeed fated that the weird sisters will weave henceforward the thread of our lives on separate looms, we tenderly bid those Adien, trusting that, in the realms of the great Unknown, our spirits may be permitted to re-unite the bands of friendship, formed here but to be broken. Tuffree aspires to be a public benefactor. He is using every exertion to prevent an exodus of the sheep men, and a consequent dearth of coin. Calvin Fletcher will be in Los Angeles in a few days, to look at the country, with the view of selecting a location for a colony of one hundred eastern families. Don't let him slip, Mr. Olden. Father Sanchez married about seven couples, during the two days he was here. Some of them had been living together about ten years without undergoing the trifling formality of a marriage ceremony. Don Prudacio Yorba is the Grand Patriarch of the Order of Sybarites. The fundamental principles of the order are, to do as little work as possible and to obtain from every source the highest degree of enjoyment. It is interesting to listen to the conversation of Col. Warner. The Colonel is one of the institutions of Southern California and from his habits of close and critical observation of men and things, knows of what he speaks in discussing either the history of thirty years ago, or the physical changes that have occurred during that time. A telegram has been received from A. C. McSwain, at Merced, who is anxious to know if his son, Neil McSwain, is dead. He is said to be a farmer near Anabeim. Should any of our readers know anything of him, they would confer a favor on an anxious father, by informing the telegraph operator here. MISCELLANEOUS. LUMBER The old established firm of LANGENBERGER BLOCHMAN & CO. ANAHEIM LANDING. Keep constantly on hand a large and complete assortment of REDWOOD & OREGON PINE LUMBER! Rough, Surfaced, Tongued and Grooved. Post Shingles, Shakes, Laths, Plektets, Doors, Blinds, Windows, Mouldings, Lime, Plaster, Hair Nails and Hardware, Just received 700,000 feet OF OREGON PINE FENCING. All of our Lumber is of the Best Quality and we are determined to sell at the LOWEST RATES. All kinds of Country Produce taken in exchange for Lumber. Our yard is At the Beach Near the Warehouse of Anaheim Lighter Company. Call and EXamine OUR STOCK before purchase. READING his gun, it went off preerely, and blew off the index of his left hand. Luckily he only a short distance from the, and the little fellow picked the rabbits be had killed and his and marched home. The and was dressed by Dr. Rowan, Santa Ana. He suffers a great of pain, but the brave little fell stands it like a major, and has great consolation from the that "I won't have to go to when I get big." METTER'S MUSICAL MONTHLY.—Evnumber of this Monthly confrom eight to ten pieces of new music, worth at least sheet-form, and all the Pur ask-is 30 cents per number. Look of it! Four or five songs. duets, four-hand pieces, and piano-pieces for 30 cents. Musical family can afford to without this valuable magazineadvice is, to subscribe, sing, and be happy. The May numbers just to hand; you can get it ending 30 cents to J. L. Peter's, Broadway, New York, or the four numbers of 1873 will be ed for $1. VERIOUS ACCIDENT.—On Wednesa four-horse team, belonging to Bixby of Los Cierritos, ran just after leaving Anaheim dling. In crossing a slough near at the height of their speed, one axle-trees was broken and the ter was thrown forward under horses. He was kicked by one two horses, and the wheels of the ton passed over him, inflicting ous injuries. NUISANCE.—On Sycamore et can be seen the remains of defunct canines, most artisticalgrouped in the center of the set. Teams travelling on this set, have been forced to turn or. The stench arising from the ses, is most intolerable, and steps should be taken for the oval of the nuisance and the ishment of the offenders. NEW AREANGEMENT.—An arment has been offered by the OREGON PINE FENCING All of our Lumber is of the Best Quality and we are determined to sell at the LOWEST RATES. All kinds of Country Produce taken in exchange for Lumber. Our yard is At the Beach Near the Warehouse of Anaheim Lighter Company. CALL and EXAMINE OUR STOCK before purchase elsewhere. STEWART & HILL, Carriage and Wagon Manufacturers. LEMON Street, near CENTRE. Anaheim, Cal. Carringes, Buggies, Spring, Farm and Freight Wagons Made to Order In short Notice, of the Best Material, and by the Best Workmen the Country afords. Iron, Steel, Cumberland Coal, Hardwood Lumber, For Sale. HUBS, SPOKES, RIMS, AXLES, AND ALL MATERIAL KEPT IN A FIRST CLASS ESTABLISHMENT. PLUMBING in all its branches. TIN. COPPER AND SHEET-IRON WORK DONE, AND AXLES, AND ALL MATERIAL KEPT IN A FIRST CLASS ESTABLISHMENT. PLUMBING in all its branches. TIN. COPPER AND SHEET-IRON WORK DONE, AND Artesian Well Pipe Made, Horse-Shoeing WELL DONE. STEINHART & BRO. Anahiem Hotel building. Have just received a large and well selected stock of FAMILY GROCERIES, HARDWARE, TOBACCO, SEGARS, CROCKERY, DBY GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS & SHOES, HATS & CAPS, All of which they will sell cheap FOR CASH lowest rates than any store in Anahiem. All kinds of produce taken in exchange Dec 12 72 SUPPORT A HOME INDUSTRY BY SUBSCRIBING FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA