anaheim-gazette 1876-07-15

SATURDAY...JULY 15, 1876. ANAHEIM SCHOOL DISTRICT ASSESSMENT. Mr. H. S. Austin, the Assembler for the Anaheim School District, completed his assessment on Friday evening last, and we now present the result to our readers. It is as follows: Real estate ... $189,000 Improvements ... 169,600 Personal property ... 112,900 Total ... $465,180 A similar assessment was made in April, 1874, when the following were the figures: Real estate ... $96,765 Improvements ... 96,175 Personal property ... 61,889 Total ... $254,719 A comparison of the two statements gives the following result: It will therefore be seen at a glance that in two short years the value of property in our district has nearly doubled itself. We question if a better showing can be made in any settlement of the same age as ours. It is little short of marvellous. When we consider the fact that this has been accomplished in two years, which have been denominated bad years, we think it ought to be enough to set at rest, forever, that class of "neer do well" crookers who, too indolent to work, failing to have a fortune given them, abuse the country to shelter their own imbecility. With property of all kinds falling in value all over the world, and continuous cries of poverty and hard times will may California. FIRM. As the heated term comes on, we are reminded of fires. It seems to be the established rule all over the North American Continent to expect fires in the fall of the year. The great heat of Summer leaves everything in apple-pie order for a good blaze, and the fire fland usually sees to it that his part of the work is not left undone Knowing then what we have to expect, it will be our own fault if we are caught napping, should we be treated to a blaze in Anaheim. Our citizens will remember the narrow escape the town had of being badly burned last fall. Indeed, had it not been that a political gathering at the Planters' had kept a large number of men up late, and help to quench the flames and was immediately at hand, no one can tell what the result might have been. We cannot tell the day or the hour when the same thing may occur again. A spark from the pipe of a lofer, sleeping in some outhouse, and the thing is done. The fire once started, all know the difficulty in a town like ours of extinguishing it. We have before alluded to the condition of the fire department, but no one appeared to notice our remarks. We will therefore repeat, in substance, what we said before. When the city of Anaheim and the county of Los Angeles furnished money to purchase a truck and hook and ladder apparatus, their intention was that it should be taken care of. When the citizens of Anaheim undertook to form and keep up a fire department, they should have thought about what they were doing and not idly assumed a liability they were unable or unwilling to discharge. We venture to assert that the truck, axes, hooks, ladders, and buckets, or such of them as are left, have never even been looked at by any member of the department since the fire last acting on the water will wear down attention section of the Dependence R. R., cliffe, via. the Soil be patent to a more like verdancy, the philanthropist, find, on an invest career, that be less man. This trolling power road, and is no Lake, with a par annexing the Union Pacific. from Ogden to it connects with which latter seventy-five m and which is an Union Pacific. then, to extend Point of Rocks, which will leave ator Jones to continuous chase Senator Jones w no doubt. All rounding the c that the statement his party have e the extension—will free them from Central and South freedom is almost them, since th making such ra road East, on th The completion place Gould at tral, since they lines. We rep Gould has all to sion, and be alive to his is but little When we consider the fact that this has been accomplished in two years, which have been denominated bad years, we think it ought to be enough to set at rest, forever, that class of "neer do well" crookers who, too indolent to work, failing to have a fortune given them, abuse the country to shelter their own imbecility. With property of all kinds falling in value all over the world, and continuous cries of poverty and hard times, well may California in general and Los Angeles county in particular congratulate themselves upon their happy state. Indeed the claim of Southern California to be the "fairest spot on God's footstool," so often mentioned, seems to have some solid foundation to rest on. In spite of the financial crisis and its evil effects, such as the lockup of capital, we maintain our values for property of all kinds. Let those weak hearted ones, who have been skaken by crookers, look over these figures—which, by the way, cannot lie—and draw comfort therefrom. Let them look ahead two years, and speculate on what property will be worth then. One feature in this statement is that it proves what we always have maintained in reference to Anaheim, i.e., that our increase is solid, it is no land speculation increase. By consulting the figures it will be seen that the increase in improvements and personal property keeps up with the increased value of real estate. This shows us that those who purchased land are able to improve it, and surround themselves with the comforts of life, which again proves that the soil is productive, since it enables the owner to better his condition rapidly and steadily. So much for what has been done in the past. Our outlook is also bright. The establishment of a bank in our midst will be a source of great benefit to us. It will be the means of circulating much money hitherto idle. It will be the agent to bring together the one that has capital, but desires not to work, and the one that has skill, energy, and muscle, but lacks capital, to their mutual advantage. Already we hear that Jay Gould and party are in Salt Lake, with the view of connecting the Southern Utah Railroad with the Independence, from which we draw bright auguries of a competing line to Los Angeles, and the coast, and shortened communication with the cast. We challenge Croaker & Company to show us a brighter prospect. AN article appeared in the Valley News of Saturday last which has convinced us thoroughly that there is something in Spiritualism. If ever the spirit of any departed one was visible in any shape in this world, that of Pott, the celebrated editor of the Eatonville Gazette, the master of billingsgate, shone resplendent through the columns of our neighbor. We recommend the perusal of the article a truck and hook and ladder apparatus, their intention was that it should be taken care of. When the citizens of Anaheim undertook to form and keep up a fire department, they should have thought about what they were doing and not idly assumed a liability they were unable or unwilling to discharge. We venture to assert that the truck, axes, hooks, ladders, and buckets, or such of them as are left, have never even been looked at by any member of the department since the fire last August. We do not suppose that outside of that worthy himself, any one knows who is foreman of the department. We do not believe there would be even the semblance of discipline should the force be called on for work. We question if the foreman would like to state on oath whether the truck is in its house or not. We may be wrong. It is possible that everything is in first-class order—truck ready for running out, buckets hung in places, hooks and axes clean, bright and ready for use; men only waiting for the first tap of the bell to fall each into his right place. All this is possible—but we doubt it. And doubting it, and further believing the department to be in a demoralized condition, we having the welfare of our town at heart, call attention to the matter. We ask our property owners to take such precautions as may be best to insure the safety of their houses and stores. We ask our fire boys to brush up a little, and let the people know what they are about. No people work better a fire than Anaheimers; no people are more willing when the enemy is at the door to meet him. But it is better to be prepared, in order that victory be easy and certain, than that the battle be stubborn and the result doubtful. Let anyone think what would be result of a fire with any wind blowing in our town, and we feel sure they will become alive to the danger. We are lalled into a sense of fancied security during the winter and spring months, perhaps to be ruthlessly awakened in the fall, and it is to prevent as far as possible such a result that we now write. Central and South freedom is almost them, since they making such railroad East, on this completion place Gould at trial, since they lines. We report Gould has all to sion, and be alive to his life but little will protect them. Of the advantages we have spied to say more in this article is of the people of necessity of taking route of the Lepidence Railroad town, and giving is one of the great should meet winters and careful property owners would be the best laziness and apathy of road to be other district thereof. The prairie Riverside, alive to the limb and we think A same. A common man of our district by waiting curiously what this move are in doubt. B of events in this correctness conference better and Salt Lake with the detern extend at once the first place, to Salt Lake City is a significant circumstance which thoughtful mile speedy commute work. Anaheil in this enterprise railroad must her interests turn, treat her due to an entreat beneath the diosrao to set idly and San Bernadette enterprise. If for the carrying let us give it fit if fest our good gain the respected Railroad people Already we hear that Jay Gould and party are in Salt Lake, with the view of connecting the Southern Utah Railroad with the Independence, from which we draw bright auguries of a competing line to Los Angeles, and the coast, and shortened communication with the cast. We challenge Croaker & Company to show us a brighter prospect. We know none. One word more: We do not speak from motives of selfishness, but that all may benefit. The older States people can see where to come to, and find peace and plenty, and the younger colonies can draw comfort, and gain courage, from our success. It will stimulate them to renewed exertion, to the end that are long they reach a position equal to ours, though we trust they will not think us egotistical if we say, that, by that time we shall have made great strides in advance. The telegraph informs us that the Indian tribes, inspired by the defense and annihilation of Custer's commission, have hastened to join Sitting Bull, and it is believed that the hostile warriors will soon number over 10,000, well supplied with ammunition and arms. If enough troops are not sent forward to crush the enemy and silence them at once, we may look for a prolonged Indian war. From Sioux City an offer has been made to the Secretary of War to furnish a regiment of one thousand men, with horses and equipments and transportation trains. San Francisco is anxious to join in the campaign with her military organizations, and many of her residents of experience in Indian fighting are willing to lend their services. If the Department is determined to conquer the Indians at once, it will experience no difficulty in procuring volunteers. AN article appeared in the Valley News of Saturday last which has convinced us thoroughly that there is something in Spiritualism. If ever the spirit of any departed one was visible in any shape in this world, that of Pott, the celebrated editor of the Eatonville Gazette, the master of billingsgate, shows resplendent through the columns of our neighbor. We recommend the perusal of the article in question to that class of campaign speakers who mistake abuse for argument and vulgarity for wit. It has reference to some slanders said to have been published in the Gazette of June 30th, and proceeds to chastise us in its own peculiar style therefore always willing to correct any error that may creep into our columns inadvertently, we have made a careful investigation and find that there is not one personal allusion that even borders on the discourteous, in that issue. Nay, beyond freight lists and one or two complimentary notices, there are no names mentioned on that day. Our editorial columns were occupied by the democratic platform on that day, and we are perforce brought to the conclusion that that is the article the Valley News is so much exercised about. But whether eternal vigilance is the gentleman whose "fair fame the breath of slander had never before dared to sully," or the "Mongolian is a man of honor, integrity and intelligence," or reform is "too utterly scandalously obscene" or the Attorney General or Secretary of War have been frequently "elected to fill offices of honor and trust" in Santa Ana," or that the entire platform was "beneath our contempt," we are at a loss to conjecture. We once before pointed out to our young friend that courtesy was very much to be admired. Had we known that the spirit of Pott presided in his editorial sanctum, we would not have taken the trouble. Have on little fellow, but don't forget the frog and the hall table. Under the young French institutions—such as army, and he ranks. The so if he is a French He has never fled and there is no shall be summoned Many Republic indiscreteto peacetime country, and a enter the army confession of Prince Imperial as if he were an ace, and order under penalty all. The best tobacco in Cuba Abajo. The Macouba, a village where the Ember born. The hail that raised in which is extinct ghillade, common good it looks used for sales. Acting on the theory that dropping water will wear out a stone, we again draw attention to the proposal connection of the Los Angeles & Independence R. R., with the Union Pacific, via the Southern Utah. It must be patent to a mind of the most childlike verdancy, that Jay Gould is not a philanthropist, and we shall probably find, on an investigation of his past career, that he is emphatically a business man. This gentleman is the controlling power in the Union Pacific road, and is now on a visit to Salt Lake, with a party, for the purpose of annexing the Utah Central road, to the Union Pacific. The Utah Central runs from Ogden to Salt Lake, where it connects with the Utah Southern, which latter road runs to York, seventy-five miles further south, and which is already owned by the Union Pacific. The proposition is then, to extend the southern road to Point of Rocks, 400 miles further south, which will leave but 120 miles for Senator Jones to build to complete the continuous chain to the ocean. That Senator Jones will do this there can be no doubt. All the circumstances surrounding the case seem to indicate that the statement is true. Gould and his party have everything to gain by the extension—nothing to lose. It will free them from the control of the Central and Southern roads, which freedom is almost a vital necessity to them, since the Southern Pacific are making such rapid progress with their road East, on the thirty-fifth parallel. The completion of that road would place Gould at the mercy of the Central, since they would control both lines. We repeat, therefore, that Gould has all to gain by this extension, and being a man keenly alive to his own interests there is but little doubt but what he MAYORAL. Following is the letter of Governor Hayes, accepting the Republican nomination for the Presidency: To the Hon. Minard McPherson, Hon. Wm. A. Howard, Hon. Joseph Ewing, and others, Committee of the Republican National Convention: GENERAL:—In reply to your official communication of June 17th, by which I am informed of my nomination for the office of President of the United States by the Republican National Convention at Cincinnati, I accept the nomination with gratitude, hoping that under providence I shall be able, if elected, to execute the duties of the high office as a trust, for the benefit of all the people. I do not seem it necessary to enter upon any extended examination of the declaration of principles made by the Convention. The resolutions are in accord with my views, and I heartily concur in the principles they announce. In several of the resolutions, however, questions are considered which are of such importance that I seem it proper to briefly express my convictions in regard to them. The fifth resolution adopted by the Convention is of paramount interest. More than forty years ago a system of making appointments to office grew up, based upon the maxim that "to the victors belong the spoils." The old rule, the true rule, that honesty, capacity and fidelity constitute the only real qualifications for office, and that there is no other claim, gave place to the idea that party services would be chiefly considered. All parties, in practice, have adopted this system. It has been essentially modified since its first introduction. It has not, however, been improved. At first the President, either directly or through the heads of Departments, made the appointments; but gradually the appointing power, in many cases, passed into the control of members of Congress. The offices, in these cases, have become not merely rewards for party services, but rewards for services to party leaders. This system destroys the independence of the separate departments of the Government. It tends directly to extravagance and incapacity; it is a temptation to dishonesty; it hinders and expels will not be ventured where the Constitution and its laws are set at defense, and distraction, aggression and alarm take the plausible preceding and law-abiding social life. All parts of the Constitution are aimed, and must be manually observed—the parts that are new as well as the parts that are old. The moral and material prosperity of the fourth-state compel most effectually advanced by a hearty and generous recognition of the rights of all by—a recognition without reserve or exemption. With such a recognition fully accepted, it will be practicable to promote, by the influence of all legitimate agencies of the general Government, the affairs of the people of those States to obtain for themselves the blessings of honest and capable local government. If elected, I shall consider it not only my duty, but it will be my ardent desire to labor for the attainment of that end. Let me assure my countrymen of the Southern States that if I shall be charged with the duty of organizing an administration, it will be one which will regard and cherish their trust interests, the interests of the white and of the colored people, both and equally, and which will put forth its best efforts in behalf of a civil policy which will wipe out forever the distinction between North and South in our common country. With a civil service organized upon a system which will secure purity, experience, efficiency and economy, a strict regard to the public welfare solely in appointments, and the speedy thorough and unsparing prosecution and punishment of all public officers who betray official trusts; with education unsectarian and free to all; with simplicity and frugality in public and private affairs; and with a fraternal spirit of harmony prevailing among people of all sections and classes, we may reasonably hope that the second century of our existence as a nation will, by the blessing of God, be pro-eminent as an era of good-feeling and a period of progress, prosperity and happiness. Very respectfully your fellow citizen. R.B.HAYES. An English writer, in commenting upon what he terms the "Yellow Agony," or the Chinese Immigration into America, says: "To have discovered America Central and Southern roads, which freedom is almost a vital necessity to them, since the Southern Pacific are making such rapid progress with their road East, on the thirty-fifth parallel. The completion of that road would place Gould at the mercy of the Central, since they would control both lines. We repeat, therefore, that Gould has all to gain by this extension, and being a man keenly alive to his own interests there is but little doubt but what he will protect them. Of the advantages of railroad facilities we have spoken so often that it is idle to say more. Our main purpose in this article is, to call the attention of the people of Anaheim again, to the necessity of taking steps to insure, the route of the Los Angeles and Independence Railroad passing by our town, and giving us a depot. The case is one of the greatest importance, and should meet with the earnest attention, and careful consideration, of all property owners in our midst. It would be the height of folly, through laziness and apathy, to allow the line of road to be turned aside, and some other district to derive the benefit thereof. The people of San Bernardino and Riverside, are showing themselves alive to the importance of the issue, and we think Anaheim should do the same. A committee of responsible men of our district can easily find out by waiting on Col. J. U. Crawford, what this movement means, if they are in doubt. But we think the course of events in the past points rather to the correctness of the statements. The conference between the Los Angeles and Salt Lake City merchants, coupled with the determination of Jones to extend at once to San Bernardino, in the first place, added to Gould's visit to Salt Lake City, in the second place, is a significant combination of circumstances which will convey to the thoughtful minds much hope for the speedy commencement of this great work. Anaheim should take her part in this enterprise. She should show the railroad magnates that she is alive to her interests, and they will in return, treat her with the consideration due to an enterprising town. It is beneath the dignity of a town like ours, to set idly by, and allow Riverside and San Bernardino to outstrip us in enterprise. If our aid is necessary for the carrying out of this good work, let us give it freely, if not, let us manifest our good will, to the end, that we gain the respect and good will of the Railroad people, while we reap the remnant of its first introduction. It has not, however, been improved. At first the President, either directly or through the beads of Department, made the appointments; but gradually the appointing power, in many cases, passed into the control of members of Congress. The offices, in these cases, have become not merely rewards for party services, but rewards for services to party leaders. This system destroys the independence of the separate departments of the Government. It tends directly to extravagance and incapacity; it is a temptation to dishonesty; it hinders and impairs that careful supervision and strict accountability by which alone faithful and efficient service can be secured; its obstructs the prompt removal and sure punishment of the unworthy; in every way it degrades the civil service and the character of the Government; it is felt, I am confident, by a large majority of the members of Congress to be an intolerable burden and an unwarrantable hindrance to the proper discharge of their legitimate duties; and it ought to be abolished. The reform should be thorough, radical and complete. We should return to the principles and practices of the founders of the Government, supplying by legislation when needed, that which was the formerly established custom. They neither expected nor derived from the public officer any partisan service. They meant that public officers should owe their whole service to the Government and to the people. They meant that the officer should be secure in his tenure as long as his personal character remained unarculished and the performance of his duties satisfactory. If elected, I shall conduct the administration of the Government upon these principles, and all constitutional powers vested in the executive will be employed to establish this reform. The declaration of principles by the Cincinnati Convention makes no announcement favor of a single Presidential term. I do not assume to add that declaration, but believing that the restoration of the civil service to the system established by Washington and followed by the early Presidents can be best accomplished by an Executive who is under no temptation to use the patronage of his office to promote his own re-election. I desire to perform what I regard as a duty, in stating now my inflexible purpose, if elected, not to be a candidate for election to a second term. On the currency I have frequently expressed my views in public, and I stand by my record on this subject. I regard all the laws of the United States relating to the payment of the public indebtedness, the legal tender notes included, as constituting a pledge and a moral obligation of the Government which must, in good faith, be kept. It is my conviction that the feeling of uncertainty insoparable from any irredeemable paper currency, with its fluctuation of values, is one of the great obstacles to a revival of confidence and business and to a return of prosperity. That uncertainty can be ended in but one way, the resumption of specie payments; but the longer the instability connected with it and private affairs, and with a fraternal spirit of harmony prevailing among the people of all sections and classes, we may reasonably hope that the second century of our existence as a nation, will, by the blessing of God, be pro-eminent as an era of good-feeling and a period of progress, prosperity and happiness. Very respectfully your fellow citizen. R.B.HAYES. An English writer, in commenting upon what he terms the "Yellow Agony," or the Chinese Immigration into America, says: "To have discovered America, to have made the desert bloom like a rose, and then to be shoved off the board, and crushed out of existence by a bardee of barbarians like these is very hard upon the Anglo-Saxon race. It is true that the old Romans had to submit to the Goths, and that the cultivated Byzantines were swept away by the barbarian Turks; but they had the satisfaction of first being utter conquered. It is a new sensation to be beaten by one's own arms. The Japanese copy our steamboats, the Chinese our emigration companies, and the fine player is beaten by his own pet moves. And the worst of it is that the American Constitution declares that all men are born "free and equal;" white, red, black or yellow, half-breed or whole-breed, taught or untaught, honest or dishonest, all have equal rights. The Chinese vote at elections and take quite a delight in selling their votes. They love the ballot; it is a secret institution that quite suits them. Altogether the "Yellow Agony" is an "accomplished fleet" that is worth meditating on. It brings to mind certain old stories of the Lord giving to a down-trodden people a land flowing with milk and honey, and of His casting other people out and planting others in. It was unpleasant, no doubt, to the tribes who were in the quiet enjoyment of the land, but they had in long run to submit. How Transatlantic philosophers will put up with the matter it is hard to say. They can hardly kill off eighty thousand people in one town, and the Home Government will not help them in forbidding further incursions. There is no reason why many of these Chinese should not reach our own shores, where our workhouse fare would be perfect and substantial luxury for them. But we will not anticipate evil, or think of what the British working man would say or do, or threaten to do, to his yellow-skinned rival." Downey City Items. The Los Nietos Valley Courier has following: A site has been selected for the proposed new Methodist church near the College, and subscription papers are now in circulation for the purpose of obtaining the necessary funds. Mr. Riddick will purchase the College buildings, paying $2,000 therefor, which amount goes toward erection of the church, and the balance must be donated by the people. It is contemplated to erect an edifice which shall be an ornament to the country. The Los Nietos Valley Courier has the following: A site has been selected for the proposed new Methodist church, near the College, and subscription papers are now in circulation for the purpose of obtaining the necessary funds. Mr. Riddick will purchase the College buildings, paying $2,000 therefor, which amount goes toward the erection of the church, and the balance must be donated by the people. It is contemplated to erect an edifice which shall be an ornament to the country. On Thursday evening last the following officers were duly installed in Nietos Lodge, I. O. O. F., by H. Burdick, D. D. G. M.; N. G., W. F. Cooper; V. G., B. E. Rives; R. S., A. N. Gray; P. S., B. W. Tarwater; T. Wm. McCormick; Con., J. H. Stewart; W., H. W. Hammerton; I. G., Andrew Dobble; O. G., Jas Wilson, L. S. N. G., C. C. Colcomb; R. S. N. G., A. S. Gray; L. S. V. G., J. J. Martin; R. S. V. G., T. M. Fawcett; R. S., J. A. Mitrovich; L. S. S., W. Y. Dameron. We learn from a gentleman well acquainted with the country, who has recently traveled over it, that crops in the New River settlement are looking splendid, and promise a most bountiful yield. It will be an exceptional season even for that prolific region. Santa Monica Home. The Santa Monica Outlook has the following: The little daughter of Geo. Boehme, in one of her frills the other day, tumbled out of the second-story window She happily escaped with several bruises on the face. Since the report that the Los Angeles and Independence Railroad would be extended at an early day, many holders of Santa Monica real estate have withdrawn it from the market. Like Wilkins Mileswher, they are now waiting for something to "turn up." Those who are swollen in many localities will doubtless feel somewhat insulated at the information that we have had most charming weather during the past week. The range of the thermometer has been from 63 to 65, with a pleasant sunshine stirring during the warmest hours, just beginning the next enough to keep it lightish all the time. Under the new law of France, every young Frenchman, with a few exceptions—such as those of physical defects or weakness—is required to serve in the army, and he must commence in the ranks. The son of the late Emperor, if he is a French citizen, is not exempt. He has never forfeited his citizenship, and there is a question whether he shall be summoned to take his place. Many Republicans think it would be indiscret to permit him to enter the country, and still worse to let him enter the army; but such a view is a confession of weakness, and the ex-Prince Imperial will probably be treated as if he were a person of no importance, and ordered to enter the army under penalty of being declared an alien. The best tobacco in the world is perhaps that found in Cuba, and the best tobacco in Cuba is grown at Vuello de Abajo. The best snuff comes from Macouha, a village of Martinique, where the Empress Josephine was born. The best Turkish tobacco is that raised in Macedonia. Tomboli, which is extensively smoked in narcghilads, comes from Punjab. When good it looks like new shoes better used for sales. I regard all the laws of the United States relating to the payment of the public indebtedness, the legal tender notes included, as constituting a pledge and a moral obligation of the Government which must, in good faith, be kept. It is my conviction that the feeling of uncertainty inparable from any irredeemable paper currency, with its fluctuation of values, is one of the great obstacles to a revival of confidence and business and to a return of prosperity. That uncertainty can be ended in but one way, the resumption of specie payments; but the longer the instability connected with our present money system is permitted to continue, the greater will be the injury inflicted upon our economical interests and all classes of society. If elected, I shall approve every appurate means to accomplish the desired end, and shall oppose any step backward. The resolution with respect to the public school system is one which should receive the hearty support of the American people. Agitation upon this subject is to be apprehended until, by constitutional amendment, the schools are placed beyond all danger of sectarian control or interference. The Republican party is pledged to secure such an amendment. The Resolution of the Convention on the subject of the permanent pacification of the country, and the complete protection of all its citizens in the free enjoyment of all their constitutional rights is timely and of great importance. The condition of the Southern States attracts the attention and commands the sympathy of the people of the whole Union in their progressive recovery from the effects of the war. Their first necessity is an intelligent and honest administration of the Government which will protect all classes of citizens in all their political and private rights. What the South most needs is peace, and peace depends upon the supremacy of the law. There can be no enduring peace if the constitutional rights of any portion of the people are habitually disregarded. A division of political parties, resting merely upon a distinction of race or upon national lines, is always undermined and may be diminished in the welfare of the South, alike with that of every other part of the country which depends upon the attractions it can offer to immigration and in capital; but laborers will not go and stand by my record on this subject. A site has been selected for the proposed new Methodist church, near the College, and subscription papers are now in circulation for the purpose of obtaining the necessary funds. Mr. Riddick will purchase the College buildings, paying $2,000 therefor, which amount goes toward the erection of the church, and the balance must be donated by the people. It is contemplated to erect an edifice which shall be an ornament to the country. On Thursday evening last the following officers were duly installed in Nietos Lodge, I. O. O. F., by H. Burdick, D. D. G. M.; N. G., W. F. Cooper; V. G., B.E.Rives; R.S.A.N.Gray; P.S.B.W.Tarwater; T.Wm.McCormick; Con.,J.H.Stewart;W.H.W.Hammerton;I.G.AndrewDobble;O.G.Jas.Wilson,L.S.N.G.C.C.Colomb;R.S.N.G.A.S.Gray;L.S.V.G.J.J.Martin;R.S.V.G.T.M.Fawcett;R.S.J.A.Mitrovich;L.S.S.W.Y.Dameron. We learn from a gentleman well acquainted with the country, and who has recently traveled over it, that crops in the New River settlement are looking splendid, and promise a most bountiful yield. It will be an exceptional season even for that prolific region. Santa Monica Home. The Santa Monica Outlook has the following: The little daughter of Geo.Boehme, in one of her frills the other day,tumbled out ofthe second-storywindow She luckily escaped with several bruises ontheface. SincethereportthattheLosAngelesandIndependenceRailroadwouldbeextendedatanearlyday,manyholdersofSantaMonicasrealestatehavewithdrawnitfromthemarket.LikewilkinsMieswher,theyarenowwaitingforsomethingto"turnup." Thosewhoareswolleringinmanylocalitieswilldoubleforsalemalizedattheinformationthatwehavehadmostcharmingweatherduringthepastweek.Therangeofthethermometerhasbentfrom63to65withaplacentysmoothstirringduringthemarchhornsJustimprovingthenextmonthiskeepitlightishallthetime。 BY TELEGRAPH. SAN FRANCISCO, July 10. Brokers are buying half dollars at 6 to 8 per cent discount and selling at 8 to 6 per cent discount. A letter just received from Valparaiso, CBI, contains positive information that George M. Piñney, the defending Pay Inspector's clerk, is residing in that city. The latter comes from a reliable source. Piñney is represented to have arrived there with two boxes, each containing about $100,000 in gold. SAN FRANCISCO, July 10. Considerable talk is now being made of raising a force here to join the campaign against the Sioux. In addition to a number of military organizations that propose to volunteer, many residents of previous experience in Indian fightign, contemplate offering their services at the front. It seems to be settled that no call for regular troops on this coast will be made. OMAHA, July 10. The Herald’s special from Nebraska City says: This morning a party of masked men overpowered the guards, entered the jail, and assaulted Hank Dodge, who was to be executed July 21st. NEW RICHMOND, O., July 10. A man named G. Williams was lodged in jail last night for outraging the person of Miss Abbot, and being the supposed murderer of a Miss Hooper. To-night a crowd of a thousand persons surrounded the jail, overpowered the jailor and took Williams out and hung him to a tree. NEW YORK, July 10. Reports up to 3 P. M. say there have been thirty-six cases of sunstroke telegraphed from various parts of the city, the majority of which were fatal. SIOUX CITY, July 10. The citizens of this place held a meeting yesterday and gave expression to feelings of regret at the late disaster to the troops in the Indian country resulting in the massacre of Custer and his command. Resolutions were passed and a message, signed by the Chairman of the Committee to the Secretary of War, offering a regiment of one thousand men, with horses and equipments and transportation train now to express an opinion in regard to the disaster which matter now has坠落 that afflicted and still the ruin has come from so many disasters that it is evident the feeling of anxiety for Crook has considerable force. He has a numerous command, and if hesitant it should only have been by an overwhelming force. It was expected that Crook’s reinforcements combining of five companies would reach him from Fort Petterman by Friday. WASHINGTON, July 12. General Sherman this morning had many visits from the friends and relations of Gen. Crook’s troops, who anxiously inquired after their safety. Gen. Sherman assured them that he felt no apprehension whatever in regard to the safety of Crook, and that his re-inforcements, which must have made him a column two thousand strong, must have already arrived, and that Terry’s reinforcements will make him (Terry) 1,800 strong. He thinks that all the fighting Sioux do not number over 2,500, and that their loss must have been heavy; that they are now retiring. Our troop now on the ground, he says, are more than a match for the Sioux. WASHINGTON, July 12. There is still much speculation over General Jewell’s enforced realignment. The current of opinion, even among the strongest party leaders, is that the President has made a mistake which will seriously injure the party in the coming campaign, especially in the Eastern States. Mr. Jewell himself does not know to-day why his resignation was called for, as no explanation was offered and none requested. One of the President’s personal friends said to-day that Jewell was formed out because the Precedent had arrived at the conclusion that he was hostile to him personally and was doing all he could secretly to break him down. This is entirely repudiated by Jewell who says he has always entertained the kindest sentiments towards the President and worked hard and faithfully towards the success of the administration by purifying the postal service and placing men in office who would do their duty faithfully. An unusual large number of members of Congress are sick, several morbidly owing to the effects of the heat. WASHINGTON, July 13. The President received the following Reports up to 3 P.M. say there have been thirty-six cases of sunstroke telegraphed from various parts of the city, the majority of which were fatal. Sioux City, July 10. The citizen of this place held a meeting yesterday and gave expression to feelings of regret at the late disaster to the troops in the Indian country resulting in the massacre of Custer and his command. Resolutions were passed and a message, signed by the Chairman of the Committee to the Secretary of War, offering a regiment of one thousand men, with horses and equipments, and transportation train, to be ready for service within ten days after their acceptance by the Government. The Indians on the Upper Missouri are becoming very uneasy, and many are leaving the reservation agency. "An outbreak at the agencies is expected." San Francisco, July 11. Last evening, about eight o'clock, Mrs. Hern, residing at No. 296 Minna street, entering the room of a lodger named Lawrence H. Planders, found him lying on the floor, face downward, in a pool of blood, with a pistol in his right hand. The shot had shattered the looking glass over the wash stand and the water in the wash bowl was dyed with blood, showing that he had stood before the looking glass and shot himself in the right temple. Plandars was a Jeweler, and in the employ of Levinson Bros. He was a native of Sweden and married. Chicago, July 11. An Inter-Ocean Sioux City special says: The hostile Indians who are encamped opposite Fort Sully commenced operations last night by making a raid on a neighboring Indian camp, and stole 80 head of horses and committed other depredations. It is stated by a reliable party in the Black Hills, that there are nine claims that are paying from $1,200 to $3,000 per day, with but two strings of sluices to the claim, and working but nine men each. The Indians have all left the hills, and the miners can now develop their claims without any trouble. New York, July 11. Clara Louisa Kellogg offers one thousand dollars for a monument to Custer; James Gordon Bennett offers $10,000, and several other subscriptions are noted. Washington, July 11 A few days ago Postmaster General Jewell being asked about the report that he intended to resign, laughingly replied that he was far from resigning. He expected to remain in his place until the end of the present Administration. Yesterday afternoon, however, after calling at the Executive mansion to transmit some business with the President, the latter, to the surprise of the Postmaster General, informed him that his resignation would be accepted. Mr. Jewell immediately wrote a letter accordingly. The most intimate friends of Jewell are unable to account for the action of the President. The President to-morrow will nominate Judge J. N. Tyner, of Indiana, This conclusion that he was hesitant to take him personally and was doing all he could secretly to break him down. This is entirely repudiated by Jewell who says he has always entertained the kindest sentiments towards the President and worked hard and faithfully towards the success of the administration by purifying the postal service and placing men in office who would do their duty faithfully. An unusual large number of members of Congress are sick, several seriously owing to the effects of the heat. Washington, July 13. The President received the following letter of congratulation from His Majesty, the King of Italy, on the occasion of the Centennial celebration: Victor Emmanuel by the grince of God and the will of the Nation, King of Italy, to the President of the United States of America, send greeting: My very dear and good friend: On the day upon which the Great American Republic celebrates the Centennial anniversary of its existence, it is our desire to express our congratulations and those of our people to you personally, and to the nation over which you preside, and which, with admirable ability you have succeeded in directing to its noble destiny. Neither the distance which separates us nor any difference of race will ever weaken in us and our people that firm friendship which unites us with the brave American Nation, with which for ten years, Italy has had relations productive of mutual esteem. We are inclined to convey to you these sentiments so much more willingly because for the purpose of more worthily celebrating the memorable day by a monster exhibition at Philadelphia, you were pleased to invite to the festival all nations of the earth. Accept assurances of our highest esteem and friendship, together with prayers, which we offer to God that He may have you, my very dear friend, in His holy keeping. Given at Rome on the 11th of June, 1876. Your good friend, (Vigorous Emmanuel) Washington, July 13. The Committee of Conference on the Sunday Civil bill had a meeting today, and will hold another to-morrow. There were 244 points of difference and all of them have been settled except 21. New York, July 12. The Tribune's Washington special says that a few more removals such as those of Jewell. Pratt and Farwell would leave the President without the support of a single Republican in Washington. As it is, many of those who heretofore defended him on almost every occasion where defense has been necessary, or at least held their peace, to-day are outspoken in their condemnation of Grant's unwise and to the Republican party almost fatal, policy. The explanations show that he has taken this method to revenge himself on the Republican party and upon the country first, for the defeat of himself in his pet scheme for a third term; second, for the neglect with which he was treated at the Cinquefall Convention, which He expected to remain in his place until the end of the present Administration. Yesterday afternoon, however, after calling at the Executive mansion to transmit some business with the President, the latter, to the surprise of the Postmaster General, informed him that his resignation would be accepted. Mr. Jewell immediately wrote a letter accordingly. The most intimate friends of Jewell are unable to account for the action of the President. The President to-morrow will nominate Judge J. N. Tyner, of Indiana, now Assistant Postmaster-General in place of Jewell. New York, July 11. The deaths yesterday from sun stroke exceeded in number those of any previous day for thirty-five years, except July 2, 1872, when sixty-eight were reported. Every case of sun stroke reported at the police office yesterday, with one or two exceptions, terminated finally. Up to three P.M. today the Health Board had issued 292 burial permits, an unusually large number for any one day. The deaths from sunstroke yesterday are believed, at the Health Office, to be nearly 60. San Francisco, July 12. In the case of F.F. Low and J.B. Frisbee, trustees of three and a half million bonds of the C.P.H.R., against the C.P.C.P.R.R., before Judge Wheeler, to-day, it was decided proforma that the agreement of the Cal. Pacific to pay interest on the bonds of the other road was binding. The case will be appealed to the Supreme Court. Flood & O'Brien intend building another large block on the Blumenberg lot, corner of Pine and Sanseome streets. In the U.S. District Court the case of the Government against the Los Angeles distillery is set for August 5th. The petition to have the Bay Valley distillery bended was taken under consideration. The Counsel for the proprietors of the Antioch distillery asked that the case against that institution be set for an early day, and August 10th is designated as the day for the trial. Chicago, July 11. No news has been announced at many handwritten here up in the present writing from Dan Cook, though the institution has been expected hardly for forty-eight hours. The officers have left the president without the support of a single Republican in Washington. As it is, many of those who heretofore defended him on almost every occasion where defense has been necessary, or at least held their peace, to-day are outspoken in their condemnation of Grant's unwise and to the Republican party almost fatal policy. The explanations show that he has taken this method to revenge himself on the Republican party and upon the country, first, for the defeat of himself in his pet scheme for a third term; second, for the neglect with which he was treated at the Cincinnati Convention, which ignored his favorite candidate, Conkling; and for the indirect condemnation of his administration contained in Hayes' letter of acceptance. BURTNETT & MASON, Physicians and Surgeons, SANTA ANA, CAL. Dr. J. N. Burnettt. Graduate of Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. Dr. G. T. Mason, Graduate of Missouri Medical College, St. Louis, Mo. Office on Fourth Street, Santa Ana. Will be at Orange, as Andrus & Parker's drug store every day except Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Notice. All persons knowing themselves indebted for more than sixty days to the undersigned are requested to actuate their accounts either with cash or notes. Cash preferred. A LANGENBERGER, Anah-lus, June 29, 1876. 2026w2 A Home For Sale. PORTX acres of choice land in the Water District of Garden Grove. Water in abundance. Land for trees and vines. One-quarter of a mile from Garden Grove school house from millersouth of Anah-lus. This is a rare bargain; for the land must be sold. Requires all this office. R. LUDDER Valt Kaiser January Daniel B. Anderson Grandmother of Warden Clerk and Secretary general and manager. A has attended an annual meeting