anaheim-gazette 1874-01-31

Southern California GEO. C. KNOK... EDITOR. SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 1874. COUNTY DAVISON. A petition has been in circulation in the Southern portion of the county during the past month, asking the Legislature to create a new county from the southwestern part of Los Angeles county. It is well known that the desire to form two counties out of the present one is strongly felt with but very few exceptions, by every one living south of the New San Gabriel river. It is admitted also that the reasons which have created this desire are based on good and substantial foundations. Even the city of Los Angeles itself acknowledges that no benefit accrues to the country precincts by the union of two communities so directly at variance, and objects to the division only on account of the diminution of its income which would follow as a natural result. In short, there is every good reason why the county should be divided, and there can be nothing argued against the measure except that the section wishing to secede, can not wield the moneyed influence, which can be exerted in opposition. Four years ago the subject was first agitated, and under the management of the lamented Strobel, was almost successful; the bill passed the Assembly, but was defeated in the Senate by the railroad influence. Again in 1873 a petition was forwarded to Sacramento, asking for a division, but through some mismanagement, found its way quietly into the pocket of one of the Representatives of the county, and consequently never saw the light. During the last general election, strong hopes were entertained by the divisionists that in the election of Mr. Guinn, they would secure a Representative who, though not an enthusiastic advocate of the measure, would place the WHY SHOULD THIS THING Happen? It was for some time quite known what had caused an establishment to the Pacific Mining Company in the coasting trunk that had flourished under the management of Holladay & Bremhoff existed; the agents of the Company were constantly improvements in the service especially to the large export rates of freight and passenger placed at fair living figures per carrier. It was against the interest of the land have freights lowered, as how stocks could undersell he smaller store keepers were numerous to influence the opposition. The movement most mysterious and inconvenient at the last meeting ber of Commerce they "let the bag." The Directors of Mail Steamship Company are with a proper sense of the Wilmington, and besides, even the smallest ones, do water to ever hope to tie up Wilmington wharf. The turb Nelson & Perkins may post Congress make an appropriation the bar and build a bulk-heavy man's island to the present railroad. In view of it and entirely imaginary posing an opposition is establish these Wilmingtonian reason desires to destroy any opposite past experience has shown it destroy or control all small companies. It has been unlawful to take from the Pacific Mining trade. A withdrawal of the of steamers would operate, its benefit as well. What would the consequent interests of the county ou successful; the bill passed the Assembly, but was defeated in the Senate by the railroad influence. Again in 1873 a petition was forwarded to Sacramento, asking for a division, but through some mismanagement, found its way quietly into the pocket of one of the Representatives of the county, and consequently never saw the light. During the last general election, strong hopes were entertained by the divisionists that in the election of Mr. Guinn, they would secure a Representative who, though not an enthusiastic advocate of the measure, would place the matter fairly and squarely before the Legislature. On account of his non-election, the present petition will labor under some disadvantage, which, added to the known hostility of our Members of the Assembly, may tend to defeat again. However, our opponents in the northern end of the county may bear in mind that the subject of county division will never be dropped until it is accomplished, and that they must decide whether it will pay them best to let us go, or keep us under the rule of Los Angeles. If they want the "whistle" they must pay for it, and pay for it well. CROP PROSPECTS FOR 1874. Now that the season for preparing and seeding the ground is rapidly drawing to a close, some estimate can be formed regarding the prospects of agriculturists for a plentiful harvest during the year, just commencing. One lesson had been taught the farmer by the experience of the three past seasons, and that was, that to insure a crop of grain, his land must be dry-ploughed and seeded before the rains. Profitting by this lesson, a large proportion of the cultivated area in this section was prepared to receive the full benefit of the first rains occurring in the early part December. Since that time, the seasons have been very favorable. Although not a much larger amount of water has fallen than in the dry years preceding, this amount has been distributed so advantageously and other attendant circumstances have proved so propitious, that the small grain may be considered sure, even without more rain. The cold weather which was experienced during a portion of the present month has been beneficial also to our agricultural interests, and particularly to the vineyards. It is almost certain that a slight frost will occur in the Spring. If the season is so backward that vegetation has advanced slowly, this frost will result in no damage. The truth of this is well illustrated in the relative damage done to the vineyards of Los Angeles and Anaheim last April. The cold, if there was any difference, was more severe in Los Angeles, but owing to the greater backwardness of the vines, the damage was nominal when compared to that experienced in this section. Altogether, the season thus far has been unexceptionably favorable and entirely imaginary positing an opposition is established these Wilmingtonian reasons desires to destroy any opposition past experience has shown it destroy or control all small companies. It has been unable to take from the Pacific Main trade: A withdrawal of the of steamers would operate, with its benefit as well. What would the consequence interests of the county outwitting? The trade, which assisted by every available never succeeded in taking Landing, would at once be disbanded & Co. would not allow others to stop at the Landing freights are now shipped to Landing via either San Francisco at San Francisco's road monopolies outlets from this section cost more to land the Francisco than it now does in the entire distance. Howes of the county know perfectly good can possibly come from lar portion of Wilmington, ordered by the residence of the First Brigade," and it is used to put them on their guard shipments and few passengers thus far rewarded the effort station, will undoubtedly cease the public generally become with the names of the original opposition. Though a seem may temporarily appear in rates of freight and passage pose, which has for its direct to individuals or corporation of the public confidence motives seldom actuate any movement, especially in California. GRATIFYING It is pleasurable to note which Anaheim wines are received into the Eastern wine firm of B Dreyfus & Co. have strong foot hold in New York not aware until recently this tion was paid by outside introduction of our vintage favor. We were shown yew from a St. Louis liquor firmthe house of F. A. Korn & an invoice of their native wines, and stating the price could pay profitably to this course it would be a breach to mention figures, but we much: That the terms off in advance of any quotation have heretofore seen, and afford to the producer and most remunerative price it is also stated in the letter ANOTHER PECULIARITY OF CALIFORNIA LEGISLATORS. Some one must have presented to the Legislature one of those old time copy books, in which the exercises in penmanship consisted of moral proverbs, the tendency of which was to incite the boy-nature to the performance of those evils, against which caution was given. The particular page, which is being copied at present by our assembled wisdom, is the one at the head of which appears "act in haste and repent at leisure." The Assembly were perfectly frantic over the "concurrent resolution" condemning Senator Sargent's Swamp Land Bill, and would hear neither rhyme nor reason until the resolution was rushed through the House. Since that time they have been making inquiry into the iniquities of the Swamp Land Bing, and find that they have succeeded again in acting, not like fools, (for to do that well, requires somewhat of wit and wisdom) but in such a manner as to forcibly demonstrate to themselves the truth contained in their copy-book. It was for some time quite a mystery to know what had caused an opposition to be established to the Pacific Mail Steamship company in the coasting trade. The evils that had flourished under the mismanagement of Holladay & Brenham, no longer existed; the agents of the Steamship company were constantly introducing improvements in the service, beneficial especially to the large exporter; and the issues of freight and passage had been faced at fair living figures for both ship- and carrier. It was undoubtedly against the interest of the large jobber to give freights lowered, as holders of small stocks could undersell him, and thesealler store keepers were not sufficiently numerous to influence the starting of an position. The movement was therefore set mysterious and incomprehensible. However, at the last meeting of the Chamber of Commerce they "let the cat out of the bag." The Directors of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company are not impressed with a proper sense of the importance of Wilmington, and besides, their steamers on the smallest ones, draw too much attention to ever hope to tie up alongside of Wilmington wharf. The tugs of Goodall, Nelson & Perkins may possibly do so, it progress make an appropriation to dredge bar and build a bulk-head from Deadman's Island to the present terminus of railroad. In view of this far distant entirely imaginary possibility occurring an opposition is established. Besides these Wilmingtonian reasons, the railway fires to destroy any opposition to itself. Its experience has shown it that it could trot or control all small competing companies. It has been unable, however, take from the Pacific Mail Company its side. A withdrawal of the present line steamers would operate, therefore, for benefit as well. What would the consequences be to the interests of the county outside of Wilmington? CLEANINGS. The Woodhull-Claflin Libel suit has been postponed until March. There was a severe shock of earthquake at Chelmsford, Mass., on Sunday. Grant opposes any legislation looking to the ordering of an election in Louisiana. Gen. Sheridan recommends a line of government telegraph through the Indian country between white settlements. An agent is trying to sell the bodies of the Siamese twins for dissection. Ten thousand dollars are asked for them. Chief Justice James Thompson, of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, fell dead in the Supreme Court room on Wednesday morning. The Secretary of the Interior recommends relief to destitute Indians of Southern California. It is estimated that $150,000 will be needed for this purpose. A cubic inch of gold is worth one hundred and sixty dollars. A million dollars in gold, according to the figures at the mint, weigh just about two tons. Dr. Livingstone, the African explorer, died while traveling from Lake Bembe to Unjanyainbe. The remains are on the way to England for interment. Congressmen talk of the probability of an adjournment by the 1st of May. Little more legislation will be accomplished at the present session. The Committee on Pacific railroad of the House of Representatives have agreed to report favorably on the Traxs Continental railroad bill. Fifty thousand letters for Europe The report that the Carlists have captured Santander is denied, but another is current that the corporation is negotiating to raise two million posetas, which the Carlists demand as the price for abstaining from bombarding the city. The California Wine and Liquor Company have filed articles of incorporation. The object of the Company is the fining and bottling for home consumption and export, of California wines and brandies, and importing such foreign wines as may be required for a general liquor business. The Company proposes to establish agencies throughout the country, and bring the wines and brandies of this State into general use in the East. The names of Gov. Downey and Peter Donahue have been mentioned in connection with this enterprise. The vineyard proprietors have long felt the want of just such a concern,and its inauguration at the present time is exceedingly opportune. Local Market Report. Compiled Expressly for The Southern Californian by Mestra, Heimann & George. FLOUR—Bakers Extra per barrel,$8 25, BACON—California, 12½@15c lb. Hams, 15@20c. LARD—15c lb. SUGAR—Crushed, 14½; Island, 12c lb. SYRUP.—Per Keg, Extra,$8 75. COFFEE—30c lb. BUTTER—25c lb. EGGS—25c Dozen. FISH—Codfish 12½c lb. Mackerel, No. 1. Kitt.$3 75. Salmon,$7 50. Herring,12½c lb. TEA—62½@$1. In 5lb boxes $3 25@$4. RICE—8½@12½c lb. FRUITS—Canned fruit doz.$4 50. Dried Apples,12½c lb. Peaches,12½c. CANDLES—17½@20c. STARCH—$1 25 Box. BARLEY—$1 25 Central, CORN — $1 25 POTATOES—1¼@1¾c lb. NATIVE BRANDY—$1 50 Gallon. entirely imaginary possibility occuring an opposition is established. Besides use Wilmingtonian reasons, the railway makes to destroy any opposition to itself. Its experience has shown it that it could destroy or control all small competing companies. It has been unable, however, take from the Pacific Mail Company its side. A withdrawal of the present line steamers would operate, therefore, for benefit as well. What would the consequences be to the rests of the county outside of Wilington? The trade, which Wilmington, listed by every available means, has ever succeeded in taking from Anaheim landing, would at once be diverted, because Sanford & Co. would not allow the steamto stop at the Landing. New York rights are now shipped from Anaheim landing via either San Diego or San Francisco at San Francisco rates. With Sanford's road monopolizing all the velts from this section, it will at more to land the freight in San Francisco than it now does to be carried entire distance. However, the people the county know perfectly well that no food can possibly come from that particuportion of Wilmington, which is honered by the residence of the "Chief of the first Brigade," and it is useless, therefore, put them on their guard. The small amounts and few passengers, which have as far rewarded the efforts of the opporonment, will undoubtedly cease, as soon as the public generally become acquainted with the names of the originators of this position. Though a seeming advantage may temporarily appear in a decrease of less of freight and passage, still no purpose, which has for its direct object injury individuals or corporations, is worthy of the public confidence. Philanthropic motives seldom actuate any commercial movement, especially in California. GRATIFYING. It is pleasurable to note the favor with which Anaheim wines are gradually being received into the Eastern wine marts. The sum of B Dreyfus & Co. have given them a strong foot hold in New York, but we were aware until recently that any attention was paid by outside parties to the production of our vintage to public victory. We were shown yesterday a letter from a St. Louis liquor firm, addressed to the house of F. A. Korn & Co., ordering invoice of their native port and white nines, and stating the prices which they could pay profitably to themselves. Of course it would be a breach of confidence mention figures, but we can say this such: That the terms offered are largely advance of any quotations, which we have herefore seen, and are such as will lord to the producer and wine maker a post remunerative price for their labor. Is also stated in the letter that Anaheim Congressmen talk of the probability of an adjournment by the 1st of May. Little more legislation will be accomplished at the present session. The Committee on Pacific railroad of the House of Representatives have agreed to report favorably on the Trans Continental railroad bill. Fifty thousand letters for Europe by two steamships leaving New York on Saturday last, is the largest number of letters ever mailed for Europe in one day. The Southern Pacific have receivé the five per cent, subsidy from Los Angeles county, except bonds for about $44,000, which will be given them in a few days. Gladstone has been severely censured by Disraeh, for remaining in an office to which he has no right, and for unauthoritively commencing the Ashantee war without communicating with Parliament. Mrs Dr. Guthrie appeared before the Judiciary Committee of the Federal House of Representatives and argued against woman suffrage, contending that it would demoralize society and destroy women's usefulness as wives and mothers. Judge Sawyer, of the U. S. Circuit Court, San Francisco, has decided that assessments for taxes levied against the Central Pacific in Santa Clara, San Joaquin, Alameda, Placer, Sacramento and Nevada counties were irregular and are void. The Committee has agreed to report adversely upon the Postal Savings Bank bill, but in order to give the friends of the measure an opportunity to advocate it in the House, it was arranged that the bill, with the adverse report, should be put on the calendar for discussion in Committee of the Whole. Jeff Davis has written a letter to a friend, in reply to adverse criticisms of Henry S. Foote, in which he says the latter was published by him, in 1871, as a constitutional liar, and that his career since that time has confirmed the assertion. That he was faithless to his trust as a representative of the Confederacy, and deserted to the enemy. In the Senate, on Monday. Edgerton introduced a bill authorizing the State Treasurer to commence suit against Gov. Booth and other members of the State Board of Examiners, and the Controller, as a member of the Board of Equalization, to test their right to receive salaries as such members. Referred San Francisco Market Report. FLOUR—Extra, $6 75@7. WHEAT—Good, $2 20@2 25. BARLEY—$1 40@1 55. OATS—$1 60@1 80. ONIONS—Choice, $1 50. WOOL—15@20c. CORN—$1 65. POTATOES—Humboldt, $1 15@1 20; other kinds, 85c@$1. BUTTER—30@40 cents. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. A CARD. I hereby tender my earnest AND MOST heartfelt thanks to those good ladies of Anaheim, who so kindly performed for my poor wife the last and offices of corn, and whose kind sympathy and worth of tender consolation sustained and comforted me and made our great affection. It is only when adversity comes that the golden worth of true and trust friendship is thoroughly experienced. To those friends, thereafter, who in such goodly numbers exhibited all outward tokens of respect and sorrow and whose sympatising presence supplied me in the first violence of my grief, I also offer my sincere thanks. LADIES! MRS. ELDRIDGE ISSTEling off her stock of WINTER HITS at cost. Give her a call. FOR SALE! FOREIGN GRAPE CUTTINGS FOR SALE CHEAP. Apply at Scheuk's vineyard to BEN DREYFUS. OR SALE. QUANTITY OF POMEGRANATE CUTTINGS, suitable for Hedges, Orchards, etc., etc. E. F. CAHILL, Anaheim. TO THE PUBLIC. THE PROPRIETOR OF THE UNION MARKET, having heard the rumor that it was his intention to raise the prices of meat on account of there being no opposition, takes this method of informing his patrons and the public generally; that the rumor is entirely without foundation, and that his prices are and will be the same as heretofore. One change, however, has been made. Meat bills must be paid on Monday of each week, regularly. 45-4t. B. COHEN. CHALLENGE RESTAURANT. BOBT. MENZEL, Proprieter- Meals in American or European style, at all hours. All the delicacies of the season kept constantly on hand. Supper furnished for Balls and Parties at the shortest notice. Enterprise Hall! IRRIGATION. It seems that the much-vexed question of irrigation has reached a point, from which some practical benefit may come to those interested in the subject. The irrigation bill, introduced by Senator Bush for the benefit of Los Angeles county, places the hands of the people the power to impel all to assist in the construction of ditches, and provides a direct taxation in order to raise the necessary funds for such purposes. The great drawback to this action of the country has been that those who had money would not employ it, even for their own personal benefit; now, however, every land owner will be compelled to assist in the development of the valley. THE WOOL-GROWERS CONVENTION. The adjourned meeting of the Wool-growers of Los Angeles county, which was held on Thursday was for the purpose of hearing the report of the Committee, appointed to draft a Constitution and By-laws, and to effect a permanent organization. Although the idea of co-operation has not yet been fully grasped, still the desire for radical change in the old established order of affairs is so great that many concessions of individual opinion will be made in the attempt to apply a remedy. It is encouraging to see these attempts made, even if no direct practical good is accomplished. Sooner or late, the right vain will be struck. In the Senate, on Monday, Edgerton introduced a bill authorizing the State Treasurer to commence suit against Gov. Booth and other members of the State Board of Examiners, and the Controller, as a member of the Board of Equalization, to test their right to receive salaries as such members. Referred to the Judiciary Committee. At Aurora. Ind., seven persons are lying at the point of death from having eaten fresh pork with trichinine in it. Two weeks ago, Mrs. Henry Traynor had two hogs killed for family use. After eating of the meat, Mrs. Traynor and three children were attacked with what appeared to be typhoid fever. Mrs. Benter visited her, and, with two children, partook of the meat, and in a few days were attacked with the same symptoms. On examining the meat, it was found literally alive with trichinine. Mrs. Traynor and three children, and Mrs. Benter and two children are not expected to live. The U. S. Senate Committee on Public Lands has under consideration Senator Cameron's resolution directing them to inquire into the expediency of granting the request of the Mennonites of Russia and Prussia to purchase from this Government a compact body of land, sufficiently large to afford homes for them in this country. They number from 40 to 50,000 soule, and purpose emigrating to the United States, to enjoy the civil and religious liberty which the recent edicts of their countries contemplate depriving them of within the next eight years. The Committee discussed the matter without coming to any conclusion. COMMISSION MERCHANT. FRANK R. LAFAUCHERIE COMMISSION MERCHANT. CENTER STREET, ANAHEIM. I will be found at the office of Wm. R. Olden, on every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE well known Commission House BENNETT & PAGE, GENERAL MERCHANDISE. HEIMANN & GEORGE Agents for all kinds of... Agricultural Implements And... MACHINERY, Among others... Haines Headers, Russell's Threshers, BUCKEYE Mowers and Reapers, ATNA Mowers and Reapers, Etc. EUREKA, SWEEPSTAKE, VICTOR & NAPA GANGPLOWS, Whitewater and Bain WAGONS, Sweepstake Spring and Sporting Wagons, Etc., etc., etc. Commission House ...07... BENNETT & PAGE, ...07... San Francisco, ...I am prepared to buy... Grain, Hides, Wool, Etc.. Liberal Cash Advances Made on Consignments. N. B.—Sacks of all kinds furnished by Azahaim or Anaheim Landing. Agent for the WIDOWS' AND ORPHANS' FUND Life Insurance Company. Real Estate, Etc. I HAVE ON HAND THE FOLLOWING TRACES OF Land for sale: 46 acres of land adjoining Anaheim, with comfortable dwelling house and improvements. Will be sold at $35 per acre. 80 Acres on the RANCHITA, with dwelling, two Barns, Crab, two Corrals, two wells, 8 acres of vineyard, with 6,000 bearing vines, two acres in orchard (nearly all bearing trees), one mile of board and picket fence and water right for irrigating the whole—Title perfect. The land is excellently adapted for grapes and tropical fruits, and has never been touched by frost. Price $7,000 Terms—half cash, balance in one and two years at 1 per cent. About 44 acres of land on Santa Gertrudes rancho and Stage Road at $50 per acre. 67 acres of land on the Old Ireland tract, on the Stage road. East house on the right hand side after crossing the river. Terms $2,500, with growing crop of 8 or 10 acres of potatoes and balances in corn. Water privilege and ditches included. Lot 5, in the town of Richland, containing 20 acres, with house 12x18 feet and cellar of same size 7 feet deep. Free from all encumbrances. Price 1,000. Water right for irrigating the whole. 258-2-3 acres of good land in Richland district, fronting on the river, only three and a half miles from Anaheim. All of it has been cultivated. RESTAURANT. ZEL, Proprieter. or European style, at all ties of the season kept conper furnished for Balls and notice. rise Hall! AND Instumental CERT! THE BENEFIT OF WORA DI CATALANO, AT..... Hall, Anaheim ON..... n's Jan. 31st, 1874* RAMME: ART I Donizetti NO, MISSES HARDIN AND INA RIMPAU. Verdi CATALANO. Gunnod. DORA LUEDKE. Verdi CATALANO. Donizetti NONE HARDIN. of Ten Minutes. RT II. Verdi AND SIGNOR CATALANO. INA RIMPAU. Verdi CATALANO. Donizetti NONE HARDIN. City lots for sale. Special attention given to the Purchase and Sale of Sheep—Several fine lots of Sheep on hand. Always Keep on Hand a full Supply of the Best FAMILY GROCERIES, Provisions, Hardware, TOBACCO, CROCKERY WARE, DRY GOODS, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Ete. Also a quantity of... DRY FIRE WOOD.