anaheim-gazette 1875-01-02

ANAHEIM VOL. V. Anaheim Gazette PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY. RICHARD MELROSE & CO., PUBLISHERS AND PROPRIETORS. Terms of Subscription: One year ... $4 00 Two Months ... 2 50 Three Months ... 1 50 All subscriptions must be paid in advance Club Rates: In order to increase our already large circulation, we offer the following indemnities to clubs: Ten copies, one year ... $38 50 Twenty copies, one year ... $60 00 One copy will be sent free to the person getting up the club. Translent Advertising: SPACE | 1 w. | 2 w. | 3 w. | 4 w. 1 square ... $1 00 | $1 50 | $2 00 | $2 50 2 squares ... 2 00 | 3 00 | 3 50 | 4 00 3 squares ... 3 00 | 4 50 | 5 00 | 5 50 4 squares ... 4 00 | 6 00 | 6 50 | 7 00 Regular Advertising: One square or less, per month ... $1 50 Two squares ... $2 00 One column ... $15 00 Half column ... $8 00 Quartr column ... $5 00 Legal advertisements must be paid for before all lavit of publication is made. BUSINESS CARDS MISS McWHIRTER, Dressmaker, At the residence of P. C. McKinnie Centre Street, Anaheim. Dressmaking, Stamping, Brailing, Pinking, and all kinds of plain sewing at reasonable rates. MRS. M. E. PARK, Millinery and Fancy Goods, Lace Collars and Bibbons of all kinds. Imported Hats and Bonnets Always on hand. Hats Cleaned and Pressed In all the latest styles. Store under the Lafayette Hotel, Los Angeles, Cal. PROF. DEAN Proprietor of the... Bath House and Barber Shop Centre Street, Anaheim FRANK EY'S Hair Restorer A splendid preparation for cleansing and invigorating the growth of the hair. Manufactured and sold by Frank Ey. Fashionable Hair Presser, Planters' Hot Building, Anaheim. A. G. BEEBE, Transient Advertising: SPACE 1 w. 2 w. 3 w. 4 w. 1 square $1.00 $1.50 $2.00 $2.50 2 squares 2.00 3.00 3.50 4.00 3 squares 3.00 4.50 5.00 5.50 4 squares 4.00 6.00 6.50 7.00 Regular Advertising: One square or less, per month ... $1.50 Two squares ... $2.00 One column ... $15.00 Half column ... $8.00 Quartrion column ... $5.00 Legal advertisements must be paid for before affliation of publication is made. Advertisements must be handed in before 4 o'clock on Friday afternoon in order to insure publication on the Saturday following. Communications for publication should be addressed to R. McInroe & Co., and not to individual members of the firm. Copies of the Gazette in wrappers ready for mailing, are for sale at the office of publication. PROFESSIONAL CARDS DR. J. S. GARDINER, Physician and Surgeon. Office ... in Clark & Austin's Building ANAHEIM. J. H. YOCUM, M. D. (Graduate of Pennsylvania University). HAVING HAD TWENTY YEARS ACTIVE practical experience, is prepared to practice medicine in all of its branches in accordance with the latest approved methods of the Art. Office and residence opposite Lang nberger's store, Anaheim, Cal. N. B. GREAVEN. C. J. PHILLIPS. C. J. PHILLIPS, Resident Dentist, Anaheim, Cal. THOSE WISHING DENTAL work done at their residence will be promptly attended. All work warranted. I will bear the Anaheim Hotel on Tuesday of each week. Office hours from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. MRS. A. HIGGINS, Ladies' Physician and Midwife. Particular attention given to diseases peculiar to women and children. Office and residence, corner Lemon and Centre Streets, Anaheim. GEORGE C.J.KNOX, Civil Engineer and Surveyor. Office at the GAZETTE office, Los Angeles Street... Anaheim. A. BAILEY, Justice of the Peace. Office at... ENTERPRISE HALL BUILDING. J. W. CLARK, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND... NOTARY PUBLIC. Land Agent and Conveyancer. Acknowledgments taken. Loans negotiated on Real Estate security. Office at Clark & Austin's book store. SAMUEL HAMILTON. Bath House and Barber Shop Centre Street, Anaheim FRANK EY'S Hair Restorer A splendid preparation for cleansing and invigorating the growth of the hair. Manufactured and sold by Frank Ey. Fashionable Hair Presser, "Planters' Hotel Building, Anaheim." A. G. BEEBE, Contractor and Builder, Plans and Specifications drawn up with materials and accuracy. Orders left at Clark & Austin's bookstore will receive prompt attention. P.C. McKINNIE, Contractor and Builder, SHOP... ON CENTRE STREET. Adjoining Pioneer Livery Stable. GEORGE BAUER, Boot and Shoe Maker Los Angeles Street, opposite Enterprise Hall. Making and repairing at the lowest cash price All orders promptly attended to, and work guaranteed. L. CUNTHER, Pioneer Boot and Shoe Maker, Cor. Third and Los Angeles Streets. ANAHEIM. J.BENNERSCHEIDT, Tin and Copper Smith, CENTRE STREET... ANAHEIM Stoves, Tinware, etc., always on hand. Well-Boring. THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS LEAVE TO inform the people of Anaheim and vicinity that he is prepared to sink deep surface wells on short notice, using single or double pipe as preferred. For any depth under 100 feet, 5 bits per foot. All orders left at the store of Heimann & George will receive prompt attention. C.C.Angle. Anaheim Cooper Shop, Centre street, Anaheim, Cal. J.Westphal,... Proprietor. CHARLES WILLE, COOPERAGE! Pipes, Barrels and Kegs on Hand at all Times. Tanks and Tubs Made to Order! North 2d street Anaheim. CHARLES HILLE Proprietor of the... CITY BAKERY, Centre Street, Anaheim. Opposite CENTRE STREET All kinds of Carriage Vory B Price according to $15 upward. A.H. Carriage and W LEMON STREET CABRIAGES, BUILD and Fright Wa short notice, and of the best workmen tha PLUM In all it Tin, Copper, Work done, and a Iron, Steel, Cum Lumina r.e., for sai Axles, and all maestablishment, Horse Blacksmith and Centre Str THE UNDERSIGNED INDOOR tite and imparting to vigor and cheerfulu TIN Chinese W Los Angeles St WASHING AND prompt and w Lowo Patrona Great L U M J.G.J Corner of Alame Los An Justice of the Peace. Office at... ENTERPRISE HALL BUILDING. J. W. CLARK, JUSTICE of the PEACE AND... NOTARY PUBLIC. Land Agent and Conveyancer. Acknowledgements taken. Loans negotiated on Real Estate security. Office at Clark & Austin's book store. SAMUEL HAMILTON, Attorney at Law AND... NOTARY PUBLIC. OFFICE WITH WM. R. OLDEN, Centre Street, Anaheim. A. A. WILSON, Attorney at Law, Rooms No. 35 and 27, Temple Block, LOS ANGELES, CAL. J. G. HOWARD. H. T. HAZARD. HOWARD & HAZARD, Attorneys at Law. Office in No. 8, Dewney Block, LOS ANGELES, CAL. R. H. CHAPMAN. A. W. HUTTON. CHAPMAN & HUTTON, Attorneys at Law. Office in Temple Block, Up Stairs, LOS ANGELES, CAL. PIONEER DRUG STORE! Centre Street, corner of Lemon, Anaheim, Cal. W. M. Higgins, Proprietor Dealer in... Drugs, Perfumery and Garden Soaps. SAMUEL MEYER, Crockery, Glassware, Lamps Oils, Gas Fixtures and Kitchen Utensils Commercial Street, Los Angeles. CHARLES WILLE, COOPERAGE! Pipes, Barrels and Kegs on Hand at all Times. Tanks and Tubs Made to Order! North 2nd street Anaheim. CHARLES HILLE Propriator of the... CITY BAKERY, Centre Street, Anaheim. Fresh Broad constantly on hand. S. C. FOY, Pioneer Saddle and Harness Maker and dealer in Saddlery, Leather & Findings 17 Los Angeles St., Los Angeles. CARPET WAREHOUSE Aaron Smith. No. 75 Downey Block... Los Angeles. Importer and Dealer in... Carpets, Oilcloths, Paper Hangings, and Upholstery Goods. Carpets Sawed and put down neatly. AMERICAN Bread & Cracker BAKERY. Corner of First and Main Streets, Los Angeles. Butter: Sugar, Soda, Jenny-Lind Pilot and Ginger CRACKERS At San Francisco prices. We have also on hand a large assortment of Cakes small and large also. Wedding Cakes Of all description. Call and examine for your loved ones before going elsewhere. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, JANUARY 2, 1875. MISCELLANEOUS ANAHEIM DRUGSTORE. Herman Blanken - Proprietor. Dealer in... Drugs and Medicines, Patent Medicines, Perfumery, Trusses, Toilet articles, etc. Wines and Liquors for medical use. Prescription carefully Dispensed. J. H. GOCCH, Practical House, Sign, AND CARRIAGE PAINTER! Opposite: Poplar Row. CENTRE STREET...ANAHEIM. All kinds of Carriage Painting done in the Vory Best Stylo. Prices according to style and quality, from $15 upward. A. HILL, Carriage and Wagon Manufacturer, LEMON STREET...ANAHEIM. BANKS THE BANK WM. WORKMAN. F.P.F. TEMPLE. TEMPLE & WORKMAN BANKERS, Temple Block...Los Angeles. Receive Deposits and issue their Certificates and transact a General Banking Business. Draw on the... London and San Francisco Bank, Limited, at San Francisco. Exchange for sale on... New York. London. Paris and Hamburg. Legal Tenders, Bullion, Gold Dust, and Government State, County and City Bonds bought and sold. Receive valuables for safe keeping. FARMERS' AND MERCHANTS' BANK OF LOS ANGELES. BANK CAPITAL - $500,000 JOHN G. DOWNEY PRESIDENT. ISAIS W. HELLMAN. CASHIER. LOS ANGELES COUNTY. The great valley of Los Angeles county, lying between the foot-hills and the sea, is forty miles in length from east to west, by about fifteen miles in breadth from north to south, and contains 600 square miles. Between this valley and the hills on the north side is a broad belt of mesa or table land, of equal extent to the valley, and generally of equal fertility; both combined form an area of 1,200 square miles. The whole containing in one body every desirable variety of soil, adapted to an equal variety of productions, and possessing a climate, which for mildness, equability of temperature, healthfulness, and delicious softness, is unequaled in any part of the world. RIVERS. The Santa Ana, Coyote, New and old San Gabriel rivers cross this valley from north to south, and have during thousands of years brought down and deposited in this valley, the rich surface soil, washed by the rains from the lands of the interior, and thus by gradual accretion has been formed the rich alluvial soil, of which the valley is composed. The Stearns' Ranchos, otherwise known as the Lands of the Los Angeles and San Bernardino Land Company, are located in the centre of this valley, and include within their boundaries all of the best land between the Santa Ana and the New San Gabriel rivers, and the hills and the sea. These lands, having been town-shipped and sectionized in conformity with the surveys of the U.S. Government, are for sale to purchasers, in small or large lots on easy terms, and are rapidly being filled up with a OPPOSITE: Poplar Row. CENTRE STREET...ANAHEIM. All kinds of Carriage Painting done in the Vory Best Stylo. Prices according to style and quality, from $15 upward. A. HILL, Carriage and Wagon Manufacturer, LEMON STREET :: : ANAHEIM. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, SPRING. FARM and Freight. Wagons Made to Order, on short notice, and of the best material, and by the best workmen the country affords. PLUMBING! In all its branches. Tin, Copper, and Sheet-Iron Work done, and artesian well pipe made. Iron, Steel, Cumberland Coal. Hardwood Lumber, etc., for sale. Hubs, Spokes, Bims, Axles, and all material kept in a first-lass establishment. Horse-shoring well done. Blacksmith and Wagon Establishment, Centre Street, Anaheim. THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD DEG TO inform the public that he is fully prepared to do all kinds of Blacksmith Work, Wagon and Carriage Making, and General Job Work, at the most reasonable prices. Horse-shoeing is made a specialty at this establishment. Kindness, strict attention to business, and all work warranted is my motto. Wm. Crowther, Proprietor. Semi-Tropical Bitters, PREPARED BY Herman Blanken, Druggist, Centre Street, Anaheim, California. THE BEST TONIC FOR INVIGORATING the digestive organs, improving the appetite and imparting to the whole system warmth, vigor and cheerfulness. TINWO, Chinese Wash-House, Los Angeles Street, opp. Masonic Hall, ANAHEIM. WASHING AND IRONING DONE IN A prompt and workmanlike manner and at Lowost Rates-Patronage Solicited. Great Reduction IN... J. G. JACKSON, Corner of Alameda and First Streets, Los Angeles, Cal. Sells at Reduced rates Legal Tenders, Bullion, Gold Dust, and Government State, County and City Bonds bought and sold. Receive valables for safe keeping. FARMERS' AND MERCHANTS' BANK OF LOS ANGELES. BANK CAPITAL - $500,000 JOHN G. DOWNEY ... PRESIDENT. ISAIS W. HELLMAN ... CASHIER. Exchange for sale on... San Francisco, New York, Frankfort, Hamburg, London, Berlin, Dublin and Paris. Receive Deposits and Leave their Certificates Day and sell Legal Tenders. Government State and County Bonds. Will also pay the highest price for Gold and Silver Bullion. From and after this date on all moneys left as term deposits, interest will be paid. Los Angeles, April 14, 1870. LOS ANGELES COUNTY SAVINGS BANK Main Street, Los Angeles. CAPITAL STOCK ... $300,000 PRESIDENT ... J. S. SLAUSON VICE-PRESIDENT ... J. M. GRIFFITH DIRECTORS: J. S. SLAUSON, J. M. GRIFFITH, V. A. HOOVEN, ROBERTS. BAKER, J. BIXBY. H. B. TICHENOR. GEORGE S. DODK. Open for business from 10 A.M. till 3 P.M., and Saturday evenings from 6 to 8 o'clock. Deposits received in any amounts. Money to loan on real estate in amounts and for length of time desired. Another Reduction. D. CALLAGHAN & CO. IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS Have reduced the price of their... DONNOLLY'S CALIFORNIA PREMIUM YEAST POWDER To 815 per gross D.CALLAGHAN, having supplied the trade of the Pacific Coast with these celebrated Yeast Powders for the past ten years, would caution the public against spurious imitations, as none are genuine unless D.CALLAGHAN's signature is on every can. We are also putting up a superior article of "Callaghan's" Brand of CREAM TARTAR in every style of package. Also "Callaghan's" Brands Of Bi-Carb. Soda and I-X-L Saleratus, which natural accretion has been formed the rich alluvial soil, of which the valley is composed. The Stearns' Ranchos, otherwise known as the Lands of the Los Angeles and San Bernardino Land Company, are located in the centre of this valley, and include within their boundaries all of the best land between the Santa Ana and the New San Gabriel rivers, and the hills and the sea. These lands, having been townshiped and sectionized in conformity with the surveys of the U.S. Government, are for sale to purchasers, in small or large lots on easy terms, and are rapidly being filled up, with a thriving and industrious population. Anaheim, is located on these lands, and occupying a position which is nearly its geographical centre, is noted for the extent and productiveness of its vineyards, and admirable climate. The mesr or table lands have soil varying from 20 to 100 feet in depth, and when irrigated, as most of them are, are without question the best lands for plantations of the orange, lemon, lime, fig, and all other semitropical fruits; and, with or without irrigation, are the very best of vineyard lands. The fruits, vines and raisins produced on these lands are of the very finest quality, the soil is very rich, warm and productive, and frosts are so rare that they may be said to be unknown. The more elevated valley lands next to the mesr, lying from 5 to 15 miles distant from the sea, with an elevation of from 60 to 150 feet above the level of the sea, are remarkably well adapted to the production of semitropical fruits and vines; both produce in great profusion and excellence all of the fruits of the temperate zone. All parts of the valley are noted for the production of corn, rye, oats, barley, potatoes, and vegetables of all descriptions. The hardier vegetables are cultivated during the winter. In many places tomato and pepper plants live and grow without protection, and produce year after year. DAIRY LANDS: On the lands near the coast there are thousands of acres of natural green pastures, on which the grass grows continuously; these are the finest natural pastures in the world. The dairyman can make "June butter" every month in the year. The climate there is just right for dairying—cool without being cold. Textile plants, such as cotton, ramie and hemp, have been tested and succeeded perfectly. Upland cotton produces a full length of staple, and a fibre as soft and fine as sea island. Ramie grows luxuriantly, and promises to become one of our staple products, yielding two and three crops a year; once planted it requires no renewal, or replanting, being perennial; the labor of the cultivator is confined to irrigating, and harvesting the crop. Hemp is said, by those who have tailed it, to do fifty per cent better than on the best lands of Missouri or Kentucky. Great Reduction LUMBER!! J. G. JACKSON, Corner of Alameda and First Streets, Los Angeles, Cal. Sells at Reduced rates Rough and Surfaced and Oregon & Redwood LUMBER, SHINGLES, LATHS, SHAKES, DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, PLASTER, CEMENT, HAIR, ETC. Wm. W. Robinson, Agent. P. LANGENBERGER. L. HALBERSTADT. HALBERSTADT & CO Anaheim Landing. Dealers in... LUMBER of Every Description, Keep constantly on hand a large and complete assortment of Redwood & Oregon Pine Lumber Rough, Surfaced, Tongued and Grooved. Posts, Shingles, Laths, Doors Shakes, Blinds, Plain and Fancy Pickets, Windows, Mouldings, Lime, Plaster, Hair, Nails, and Hardware. All of our lumber is of the best quality and we are determined to sell at the Lowest Rates. All kinds of... Grain and Country Produce Taken in exchange for Lumber. EXAMINE OUR STOCK. DONNOLLY'S CALIFORNIA PREMIUM YEAST POWDER To 815 per gross D. CALLAGHAN, having supplied the trade of the Pacific Coast with these celebrated Yeast Powders for the past ten years, would caution the public against spurious limitations, as none are genuine unless D. CALLAGHAN's signature is on every can. We are also putting up a superior article of "Callaghan's" Brand of CREAM TARTAR in every style of package. Also "Callaghan's" Brands Of Bi-Carb. Soda and L-X-L Saleratus, which we offer at lowest market rates. Also on hand and for sale— Cream Tartar Crystals in Casks. Pure Ground Cream Tartar in bulk. English Bi-Carb Soda in Kegs. D. CALLAGHAN & CO. Factory and Salesroom, 121 Front Street, S. F. LOS ANGELES AGENCY! Absolutely the Best Protection against Fire. The Babcock FIRE EXTINGUISHER! Self-Acting Fire Engine! AND— Hook & Ladder Trucks! In daily use by the Fire Departments of the principal cities of the Union. The Government has adopted them. The leading railroads use them. SEND FOR THEIR RECORD, Crofutt's Life Protector. DIEBOLD, KIENZLE & Co's Fire and Burglar-Proof Safes! AND— Combination Locks, Vanit Doors, etc. Carbolized Hose, Fire Buckets, Lanters, Sails and Salphuric Anil. M. BORROWE, Local Agent. 52 Main Street, rear of Telegraph office. Upland cotton produces a full length of staple, and a fibre as soft and fine as sea island. Ramie grows luxuriantly, and promises to become one of our staple products, yielding two and three crops a year; once planted it requires no renewal, or replanting, being perennial; the labor of the cultivator is confined to irrigating, and harvesting the crop. Hemp is said, by those who have tailed it, to do fifty per cent better than on the best lands of Missouri or Kentucky. Tobacco yields three cuttings and is perennial. The rain-fall averages about one-half that of the country about the Bay of San Francisco, but as vegetation starts with our first rains, and grows steadily throughout our mild winters, or more properly, springs—for winter is but a name with us, spring really commences with the first rain—by the time the rains have ceased falling, the grains and grasses have attained half their growth, and in consequence our harvest season commences from one to two months in advance of the northern part of the State. The facilities for irrigation are by the water of the rivers brought out in ditches and artesian wells. The New and Old San Gabriel rivers furnish a large amount of water for irrigation, and the lands lying in that valley, known as the Monte, and Los Nietos, are famous for their large and unfailing crops. With the farmers of these settlements, a dry year is a subject of rejoicing, for then their large crop brings an equally large price. The Santa Ana river furnishes by far the largest supply of water, most of which has heretofore sunk in the sands, and been lost. There is in the Santa Ana river a supply of water within 12 miles of the town of Anaheim sufficient to irrigate 100,000 acres of land during the dryest season. A ditch is now being constructed, that will utilize and make available this priceless treasure, which will clothe the country for miles around Anaheim with perpetual verdure, for its rich soil and charming climate only lacks a liberal supply of water to become an ever-blooming garden. On the valley lands surface water, in inexhaustible supply, is invariably found at a depth of from four to ten GAZETTE NO. 11 MES COUNTY. City of Los Angeles between the foot-hills twenty miles in length by about fifteen from north to south, square miles. Behind the hills on the central belt of mesa or extent to the valleys of equal fertility; from an area of 1,200 acres whole containing desirable variety of an equal variety of possessing a climate, equability of temsness, and delicious salads in any part of the rivers. Coyote, New and rivers cross this valley both, and have during brought down and valley, the rich surly the rains from the door, and thus by gradual been formed the rich which the valley is Ranchos, otherwise lands of the Los. An mardino Land Comin in the centre of this place within their bound land between the New San Gabriel hills and the sea. Having been townized in conformity of the U. S. Governor's purchasers, in on easy terms, and filled up with a feet—generally from five to eight feet—and when cultivation is deep and thorough, a steady and constant supply of moisture rises to the surface—a natural subterranean irrigation that never falls either in dry or wet seasons. The source that supplies the surface water, as well as the underlying streams, which flow in unliminished volume from the artesian wells, seems to be entirely independent of any local supply, either by rains or by the rivers, as it does not vary either in wet or dry seasons. This is particularly the case with regard to the artesian wells. Artesian wells have been bored in all parts of the valley, and abundant streams have been obtained, at depths varying from 40 to 400 feet; in fact, a successful well seems to be only a question of depth. Most of the streams are reached at a depth of less than 200 feet. An average well is sufficient to irrigate 40 acres of land; by means of it the possessor becomes entirely independent of, and indifferent to, the rainfall. The results of his farming operations are henceforth a mathematical certainty. Water is the "sine qua non" of Southern California. With it the desert becomes a garden; without it the garden becomes a desert. The artesian well is the most certain and reliable of all sources of water supply. Rain may fall, rivers may dry up, or sink into the earth, but the flowing well fails not. It has been demonstrated that they can be obtained in all parts of the valley, and also on a large portion of the mesa land, and that they will furnish an ample supply of water for all purposes. On the more elevated lands, where the water cannot be made to flow, it to all parts of the Atlantic and Gulf States, and the intermediate country. CLIMATE. Notwithstanding the immense advantages already enumerated as peculiar to this valley, such as fertility of soil, abundance of water, and convenient and safe ports for shipment of produce, our climate is what gives peculiar value to the whole. We can boast, without fear of contradiction, that we have not only the best country but the best climate in Southern California. Other places in the southern part of the State possess excellent climates, but they have no country, or none worth speaking of; and although they have convenient access to the sea, are from their location, distant from the projected and direct railroad routes which, owing to the location of the natural passes through the mountains, must pass through this valley. All other routes are impracticable; and whilst they furnish but a limited choice of climates, we have a great variety of them, and all good. On the sea the air is cool and bracing, never cold or harsh. From the coast, every mile you advance toward the interior gives you a change of temperature, the air becoming sensibly dryer and milder as you proceed. Both Los Angeles and Anaheim are located about twelve miles from the sea, and both have delightful climates; but each invalid wants a climate just suited to his particular disease, and here is the place where he can find it; and having selected the location that suits him, he can secure a piece of land, and in a few years create for himself an earthly paradise, surrounded by the exuberant vegetation of the tropics, without their sultry and enervating climate. The writer an Ranchos, otherwise lands of the Los. Amarillo Land. Comin in the centre of this city within their bounded land between the New San Gabriel hills and the sea. Having been townized in conformity of the U. S. Government purchases, in on easy terms, and filled up, with a mustard population. Principal town of this town these lands, and upon which is nearly centre, is noted for its productiveness of its amenable climate. Rainable lands have soil no 100 feet in depth, as most of them question the best conditions of the orange, and all other semiarid, with or without the very best of vine-lands and raisins provisions are of the very soil is very rich, fertile, and frosts are not may be said to be elevated valley lands, lying from 5 to 15 on the sea, with an 600 to 150 feet above the sea, are remarkably and are almost equally the production of semi-irrigated vines; both produce and excellence all of temperate zone. All they are noted for the rye, rye, oats, barley, vegetables of all desiccator vegetables are cultivated winter. In many pepper plants live protection, and protect. RY LANDS: Clear the coast there are acres of natural green which the grass grows these are the finest nation the world. The make "June butter" the year. The clipper right for dairying cold. Such as cotton, ramie been tested and succeeds. Produces a full length store as soft and fine as luxuriantly, and pro- one of our staple products and three crops a seed it requires no reeling, being perennial; cultivator, is confined harvesting the crop by those who have pay per cent. better than Missouri or Ken- Water is the "sine qua non" of Southern California. With it the desert becomes a garden; without it the garden becomes a desert. The artesian well is the most certain and reliable of all sources of water supply. Rain may fall, rivers may dry up, or sink into the earth, but the flowing well fails not. It has been demonstrated that they can be obtained in all parts of the valley, and also on a large portion of the mesa land, and that they will furnish an ample supply of water for all purposes. On the more elevated lands, where the water cannot be made to flow, it will rise so near the surface that it can be cheaply and easily raised in large quantities by power pumps, so as to furnish any needed quantity. Cultivation and cropping never cease on irrigated land; two and three crops per year are raised. Alfalfa, or lucerne, produces a continuous crop, and ten crops of hay or grass are made per annum. Horses, cattle, sheep, goats, hogs and all kinds of poultry thrive and are entirely free from disease; the climate is suited to all kinds of animal and vegetable life. SUGAR. Sugar-making on a large scale has never been tried in this part of the State, but there is no doubt that when fairly tested, it will be successful. The sugar beet finds a congenial soil in our valley; it can be planted and grown every month in the year, and as a constant succession of crops can be raised, the sugar factory could be kept in full operation during the whole year, instead of about five months, as in the northern part of the State. This fact is well worthy of the consideration of persons about to invest in that business. The Chinese sugar-cane is perennial; the root does not die. The sugar-cane of tropical countries is also grown by the native California population, and is sold in the markets of the city of Los Angeles just as it is in the towns of the tropical countries further south. Our winters are not so cold, and our frosts are much less severe than those parts of Texas and Louisiana where sugar making is profitable; and, whatever might be the results of the culture of the cane, there is no doubt as to the sugar-beet, which is certain to prove a success. HAREORS AND ROADSTEADS. Within a distance of twenty-five miles along the sea coast there are three harbors and roadsteads, with inside bays, which are constantly used as points for the shipment of exports, and landing of imports. Small seagoing vessels cross the bars, and load and unload directly at the wharves. The large vessels anchor outside, and discharge into and receive their freights from lighters. The anchorage being protected from the heavy northwest swell by point San-Pedro on the west; and from southerly and southwest winds by Catalina Island on the south. The inland sea thus formed is only exposed to southeast storms, which never occur except occasionally during the rainy season, and do not then do any damage; as vessels readily obtain coast, every mile you advance toward the interior gives you a change of temperature, the air becoming sensible dryer and milder as you proceed. Both Los Angeles and Anaheim are located about twelve miles from the sea, and both have delightful climates; but each invalid wants a climate just suited to his particular disease, and here is the place where he can find it; and having selected the location that suits him, he can secure a piece of land, and in a few years create for himself an earthly paradise, surrounded by the exuberant vegetation of the tropics without their sultry and enervating climate. The writer, an invalid twelve years after a three years' residence, knows whereof he speaks.—Granger's Guide. "A VOICE FROM THE PAST." [FROM A LADY CORRESPONDENT.] An article in the Record of December 5th, entitled "A Voice from the Past," interested me very much, and I at once tried to adjust the garment of criticism to the spirit of my former letter, but did not succeed. The picture drawn of a loved and honored husband is so unlike him that I decline to accept it. But being a woman, I would like to have the last word,and must insist upon it that man (not "tyrant") is greatly responsible for the present state of affairs. Our learned critic writes of the "notable housewife" and who would do "immense bakings," "work all day and dance all night,"but makes no reference to the large brick ovens that would take in a dozen loaves at a time, while the ordinary stove,a more modern invention,requires constant feeding,and at most will take in but four good sized loaves at once. Neither does he speak of the kind hearted neighbors who would flock in at such times to give a helping hand. A clean apron,a change of shoes,hair neatly combed,and they were dressed for a party. No reporters to herald to the world next day how they were dressed. No rush for the papers to read of glistening diamonds and rich silks—lovely, charming,bestiful,and such nonsense,pregendingthe description. If their hands were rough and red,they were not made to feel the slight of no comments.Shoes very large roomyand comfortable.Who has fashioned that foot destroyer,the modern galter?If they wanted exercise in those good old times they could roam through the grand old orchards and shout and laugh to their hearts content without shocking the refined tastes of fastidious gentlemen.Husbands would hitch to their wagons and take their wives twenty miles for a visit and visit with them.Now they place them on the cars and tell them to enjoy themselves.There were well-filled gardens.stocked with the finest vegetables—no dressing them for market to find something to suit husband's appetite.No dribbling out of money for concentrated lye and washing-soaps but large,generous clisters of the softest rain water and great barrels of soap,and if the mother needed a strong hand to help her,它 was not withheld.Expensive decorations were not needed to make a party enjoyable.Those been tested and succeeds produces a full length store as soft and fine as luxuriantly, and provides one of our staple provies and three crops a need it requires no rerising, being perennial; multivator is confined to harvesting the crop. by those who have pay per cent, better than of Missouri or Kenne three cuttings and is beverages about one-half day about the Bay of but as vegetation first rains, and grows out our mild winters, springs—for winter with us, spring really the first rain—by the have ceased falling, the ties have attained half in consequence our commences from one to advance of the north-state. For irrigation are by rivers brought out in Indian wells. The New Parral rivers furnish a large water for irrigation, lying in that valley, Monte, and Los Nietos, their large and unfail-able the farmers of these year is a subject of when their large crop is large price. A river furnishes by supply of water, most pretofore sunk in the loot. There is in the supply of water of the town of Anaheim irrigate 100,000 acres the dryest season. A long constructed, that make available this rice, which will clothe miles around Anaheim weture, for its rich climate only lacks of water to become an garden. Lands surface water, supply, is invariably of from four to ten side bays, which are constantly used as points for the shipment of exports, and landing of imports. Small seagoing vessels cross the bars, and load and unload directly at the wharves. The large vessels anchor outside, and discharge into and receive their freights from lighters. The anchorage being protected from the heavy northwest swell by point San-Pedro on the west; and from southerly and southwest winds, by Catalina Island on the south. The inland sea thus formed is only exposed to southeast storms, which never occur except occasionally during the rainy season, and do not then do any damage; as vessels readily obtain shelter in the harbors of Catalina Island, twenty-five miles distant. When the breakwater now being constructed at San Pedro Bay is completed, this county will possess a perfectly land-locked harbor, without a bar, that will be a harbor of refuge in all weathers. TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES. At present, with the exception of the heavy wagon trains, which are our commercial medium with the mining country of the interior, all our imports and exports are carried on steamers and sailing vessels. Our present market being San Francisco, the cost of freight and lighterage ranging from $3 to $7 per ton, weight and measurement. RAILROADS. The Southern Pacific and Texas Pacific railroads, now under rapid construction, will within three years give us a railroad connection with all parts, not only of California, but of the whole United States. The Texas Pacific will bring us in direct communication with the exceedingly rich and immensely extensive mining region of Arizona, which Territory, possessing a comparatively small proportion of agricultural land, will, outside of its own production, be entirely dependent upon us for the supply of its population, which although sparse at present, will, with the advent of cheaper transportation for their bullion and supplies, soon become very large. This valley being really the only agricultural region in Southern California, will, by reason of its position, monopolize the market. By means of the same road, we will be able to ship our semi-tropical fruits, grapes, etc., without interruption summer and winter, husbands would hitch to their wagons and take their wives twenty miles for a visit and visit with them. Now they place them on the cars and tell them to enjoy themselves. There were well-filled gardens, stocked with the finest vegetables—no dressing them for market to find something to suit husband's appetite. No dribbling out of money for concentrated lye and washing-soaps but large, generous clisters of the softest rain water and great barrels of soap,and if the mother needed a strong hand to help her, it was not withheld. Expensive decorations were not needed to make a party enjoyable. Those exquisite shades of color, designed by nian to fascinate the eye, were then unknown. Gentlemen did not send in to their sweethearts costly bouquets and flowers to deck their shapey heads; a rose bud from the garden was deemed sufficient. The blue of the heavens above, the brilliant stars; or the song of a bird, were sentiment enough. A kiss sealed an engagement; no diamond of immense value glittered on the finger to make known the compact. In sickness husbands and wives would go together and proffer their services; but now show me the husband who would go with his wife and sit up all night to attend a neighbor, unless it was one of his club. It is almost impossible to take up a paper without tlie eye resting upon a fashion column, and yet the papers cry out continually and properly too; against the extravagance and fashions of the day; but,"Oh, consistency, thou art a jewel." Trails can sweep the streets and gentlemen can doft,their hats, but let a reform dress be seen and stares and smiles will be its greeting. Extremes both way seem to be the order of the day, and if there could only be a happy medium reached,we might indeed find cause to bless the originator. I disclaim neither party, but pity both and hope most sincerely that our learned crilte will perservere in his good work of reformation till all the husbands and wives in the land will rise up and call him blessed. "Pretty bad under foot to-day," said one citizen to another, as they met for the street. "Yes, but it's fine overhead," responded the other. "Tran enough," said the first,"but then very few are going that way."