anaheim-gazette 1876-08-19

Anaheim Gazette SATURDAY...AUGUST 19, 1876. TO CORRESPONDENTS. We desire to firmly impress upon our correspondents the necessity of sending their real name and address in addition to the fictitious name intended for publication. We are frequently compelled to reject communications of genuine merit because this simple, but universal, requirement is not complied with. BEEKEEPERS' ASSOCIATIONS. As the honey interest is assuming large proportions in this section of the county, it may be of interest to our readers to occasionally note the proceedings of the San Diego Beekeepers' Association. They have recently appointed an Executive Committee to make arrangements for storing, grading and shipping the honey of the members of the Association. The Committee have leased a brick building in San Diego as a warehouse, where honey will be received and stored at the rate of one and one-quarter cents per case, or five cents per barrel, per month. They have also employed a careful and experienced man to repack and grade honey for those who desire it, at from five cents to twenty-five cents per case, in proportion to the condition and work required. They have had printed, certificates to be signed by the President and Secretary of the Association, in the following form: "The San Diego Beekeepers' Association certify the within to be San Diego comb honey, of grade — These certificates are to be pasted on each case, so that it cannot be opened without mutilating them; and it is expected that as soon as the Association becomes known, they will carry it to the retail consumers. The certifi- CALIFORNIA—ITS FUTURE. Under the above title we publish in another column a letter from the Rev. W. H. Van Doren, upon the question stated in the title. We shall not take up the fight for San Francisco as to who or what is to be its lot, because we are confident of the ability of the press of that vice-afflicted city to attend to the matter effectually itself. Nor do we purpose discussing the failure of the bold miners in Nevada and elsewhere. We are not prepared to say how soon they may or may not find themselves precipitated into a mild inferno; but believing that they understand their business better than we do, shall leave their safety in their own keeping. Nor are we disposed to enter into a discussion with the Reverend gentleman upon the question of the "glamour which encircles the name of California, etc., as to fabulous wealth." We simply propose to join issue with Mr. Van Doren as to the advantages of our own section. We believe, when the gentleman states that a family emigrating here must expect to encounter great hardships for a long time to gain the necessaries of life, he states what he imagines rather than what he knows. It is an indisputable fact that not one family in one hundred comes to Southern California, the members of which are able and willing to work, but what are able to make a good living right along. We admit they cannot, if without capital, pick their work; but there is a steady demand for labor of all kinds, and no one need be idle who is competent to work. As to the luxuries, there is no laboring man or middle-class farmer or mechanic who will for a moment have the hardihood to dispute the great superiority in the style of life here, as compared with that in the East, of all the middle and poorer class. or Mr. Oldenburg." "Heml Tropicales they may be gently on a sub-total not only to Californian people of there is no need borer to be able work. Nay, it ers to be secure search of help and classes of people live well. Indeed a subsistence here where. Again Doren, observe do both, and you common sense." We are glad that is rapidly dying very shortly too at par once more illustration of things there is a fact that any man in Cot thing about f imagine they d succeeded in ta that the pres almost as bew financiers them led to panic, am It now appears ger whatever; silver to be sold nificant; that silver is already will probably e The supply of not too great was no need at is a safe proceed payment of one. Our chief anxition has ever been and, having got We have found and work required. They have had printed, certificates to be signed by the President and Secretary of the Association, in the following form: "The San Diego Beekeepers' Association certify the within to be San Diego comb honey, of grade —— These certificates are to be pasted on each case, so that it cannot be opened without mutilating them, and it is expected that as soon as the Association becomes known, they will carry it to the retail consumers. The certificates will be furnished to members at about one cent per case. They propose to make special arrangements with the steamship and railway companies for careful and prompt transportation; with an agent at San Francisco for careful handling and loading in cars, with agents in Eastern cities for selling at the best prices and remitting promptly, and hope to effect an arrangement for advances to the producers before shipment. It seems to us that a similar organization ought to be effected by the many bee men of this vicinity. There is an association in the northern part of the county, but it is almost impracticable for our producers to attend the meetings—the distance being so great. The benefits which accrue from such an organization are manifold, and we hope our bee-keepers are possessed of business tact enough to appreciate the advantages which would flow from a union of interest. CONGRESSIONAL MANNERS. In to-day's Gazette we published an account of another of those disgraceful scenes which have so frequently marked the proceedings of the present Congress. When the appropriation bills are in great danger of being lost through procrastination; when the bill calling for more troops to protect life and liberty on our frontiers trembled in the balance, we find such men (so-called leading representative men) as Cox, of New York, and Kasson, of Iowa, calling one another liars, and enacting such scenes as bring our Congress into well-merited contempt and ridicule abroad. Why this system of allowing Congress to become the arena for any and all political demagogues to air themselves in exists, we cannot say. One would suppose that Legislative halls were places for discussing matters directly affecting the government of the nation, and not for the delivery of partisan harmngues and the bandying backwards ing to work, but what are able to make a good living right along. We admit they cannot, if without capital, pick their work; but there is a steady demand for labor of all kinds, and no one need be idle who is competent to work. As to the luxuries, there is no laboring man or middle-class farmer or mechanic who will for a moment have the hardihood to dispute the great superiority in the style of life here, as compared with that in the East, of all the middle and poorer class. With reference to "not one-third of the land in California being arable;" inasmuch as nothing near one-third of the area of the State is as yet settled up, the statement will not cut any figure in a discussion of this nature for some years to come. The gentleman then makes a statement that the arable land of California is good for wheat and barley. This we indorse with pleasure. He then proceeds to assert that irrigation is impossible without government aid, and that without irrigation nothing can be produced. If the Reverend gentleman had taken the trouble to look through Los Angeles county, he would have seen what, giving him credit for being a truthful man, must have prevented him from publishing such a statement. It is needless for us to explain to our readers how irrigation has been carried on here, and with what results—every child knows them. The gentleman alludes to the uncertainty of the weather. "We are liable," he says, "to drouths." Since the old days of the fable of Jupiter and the Farmer this state of affairs has existed. Floods and drouths have and will continue to injure the prospects of the farmer all over the world. "Twas ever thus." But we maintain that the general run of prosperity in California is far greater than in any other State in the Union. And the fact that on the Pacific slope alone, for some three years past, have public works of any kind been in progress, is an unanswerable argument on this head. The statement that sheep pasturage has become scarce, on account of drought, is simply childish—unless the gentleman would have us believe that the climate of the Pacific Slope has undergone a complete change. Sheep business was always a profitable business till the demand for farms rendered it most profitable to cut up the big ranchos into farms; in other words, until it was more profitable to sell for farms than to hold for sheep grazing. The gentleman's assertion that there are no inland towns for invalids, that WE wonder and General Society we directed them ago, in reference teers, instead of valuable time b same conclusion; the great are cuu dan ought to kn troops there are ought to know his home and garrison he could do vice. Now he told the nation he wanted men ing his men inti and then, after covering himself about 50 per cent all he has got might have figured paper long ago, enlisted by now; have done so because has somewhat c right after the C were obtainable now to get ten best. As might have announcement would support these for Presidents has brought down head of the editi umus of abuse in The Herald, th constructed organ attributes the mercenary motif whillom org Republicans, bu led by the Hayes few weeks ago, sorry welcome t and doubts th motives; the E frantic efforts t from a truly In son, of Iowa, calling one another liars, and enacting such scenes has bring our Congress into well-merited contempt and ridicule abroad. Why this system of allowing Congress to become the arena for any and all political demagogues to air themselves in exists, we cannot say. One would suppose that Legislative halls were places for discussing matters directly affecting the government of the nation, and not for the delivery of partisan harmangues and the bandying backwards and forwards of such epithets as liar, etc. There is ample time through the press and on the platform to thoroughly investigate the characters of Tilden and Hayes, of Wheeler and Hendricks. It is absolutely disgraceful that such scenes are tolerated. Public decency forbids their continuance, and we trust the Fall elections will show that the people have so decided. Let every one of those blatant demagogues be relegated to the obscurity they would become so well; let no nomination be given to any such, and much will be done. We need workers in our Congress, not charlatans; we should see to it that we do not pass over modest merit and select empty folly. Let us choose men of deeds, not men of words, to act as our representatives. Well may other nations bellittle our republican institutions, and laugh us to scorn. Well may they do so, we say, when we cannot but admit the soft impeachment, and own that our statesmen, that should be, are demagogues, without disguise. Two Odd Fellows of St. Helena, Napa County, are muscular and energize Christians. In the St. Helena diasis, of a recent date, is a card from W. W. Lyman, returning thanks to the I. O. O. P. lodge of that town, "who, by their timely intervention, succeeded in antiquishing a fire that might have been the cause of serious damage is my property." has become scarce, on account of drouth, is simply childish—unless the gentleman would have us believe that the climate of the Pacific Slope has undergone a complete change. Sheep business was always a profitable business till the demand for farms rendered it most profitable to cut up the big ranchos into farms; in other words, until it was more profitable to sell for farms than to hold for sheep grazing. The gentleman's assertion that there are no inland towns for invalids, that he knows of, simply shows what we have hinted at before, i.e., that he knows not whereof he speaks. For the sake of the peace of mind of our San Diego friends, we hope they will not see his assertion as to their climate. As to tropical fruit, again the gentleman displays ignorance. We do not believe that putting a Bible into the Mexican's hand will produce crops of tropical or other fruit, but we do know that the introduction of American capital and energy will—vide Los Angeles county. The Mexican has had too much Bible and too little energy and work about him already. All that is needed to enable us to supply, not only the modern Gomorrah but an enormous population besides, is capital and energy, and that we are getting day by day. If Mr. Van Doren, and others like him, would simply visit Anaheim before writing such nonsense, they would see a community prosperous, peaceful and happy. They would find out that the foundation of this prosperity was simply bone and muscle, energy and perseverance; and that a colony which possessed naught but the above-named qualities are now affluent, nay wealthy. We would suggest to such soreheads as Van Doren and others of his class, that if they are too lazy to travel through the country and see for themselves, or seeing, are too ignorant or bigotted to understand the nature and quantity of its resources, they read The Resources of California The Herald, the constructed organ, attributes the opemernary motif, the whilom orguRepublicans, buled by the Hayes, few weeks ago, sorry welcome to, and doubts theretomotives; the Efrantic efforts t... from a truly Indobut which never... hibits strong Denvery savage in deits attack on Th... journals seem to... the political councircumstances se... what is probably... spoiled somebody... secured the large... literal pot-pie, to... contemporaries. NOTHING can... couraging to thouture of Southern... ride round the co... borhood. We ca... as to the product... soil, that a trip ... thence through t... Ana and home t... reveal a state of... unsurpassable. "T... teams with plea... are the evidences... ity. It is certain... time Los Angle... veritable Garden. Famous hunter.. Mr. S. won the fir... the hunt at Santa... his wife carried o... Mrs. Staffbrd is th... explains were ena... upon by Jeema Pipl... letter he wrote to... or Mr. Olden's able treatise on "Hemi Tropical California" so that they may be enabled to treat intelligently on a subject of great importance not only to California but to the starving people of the East. In our town there is no need for any mechanic or laborer to be killed a day, if he is willing to work. Nay, it is common for employers to be seen running around in search of help and that in vain. All classes of people earn good wages and live well. Indeed he who cannot make a subsistence here would starve elsewhere. Again we say to Mr. Van Doren, observe or read, or better still, do both, and you may be able to write common sense and truth. We are glad to see that the silver scarce is rapidly dying out and we expect very shortly to have to chronicle silver at par once more. This scarce is an illustration of the folly of people playing with things they don't understand. It is a fact that there does not seem to be any man in Congress who knows anything about finance; still they all imagine they do. Therefore they have succeeded in talking such a lot of bosh that the press and people became almost as bewildered as the great financiers themselves. Bewilderment led to panic, and hence all the trouble. It now appears that there was no danger whatever; that the amount of silver to be sold by Germany is insignificant; that her demonetization of silver is already proving a failure, and will probably end in its restoration. The supply of silver from Nevada is not too great. In point of fact there was no need at all of the scare, and it is a safe proceeding to receive silver in payment of one's accounts. Our chief anxiety on the silver question has ever been to get hold of some, and having got hold of it, to keep it. [FOR THE GENERAL] Resolutions of the Centennial. No. IV. After enjoying the delightful view and the refreshing breeze for a half hour, we feel quite rested, and are prepared to descend and resume our perigrinations. The far off islands of the Pacific are well represented, and after a practical manner. A careful study of the exhibits from New Zealand and Australia show that the selection was made with care, and one cannot help learning very much concerning their productions and manufactures. The various qualities and kinds of wool told the story of the SHEEP BUSINESS Of that region. The kinds of grain and the various new and strange items make one feel as if he were surely in a strange country. New Zealand had erected a huge obelisk of wood, gilded and representing the tone, cubic inches and dollars of gold taken out during the past five years. The same method presented to the eye the amount of gold taken from Australia. The writer took down the figures, but unfortunately cannot lay his hands upon them; but it was, in one of the colonies of Australia, over hundred and sixty millions. The region about Sydney is finely presented in a series of excellent photographs. The department of OUR ROYAL VISITOR, Dom Pedro, and his Empire, is of special interest. His Empire is rapidly emerging from obscurity, and will soon take a front rank among the nations, as its exhibit of industry and of natural productions secures for it a high place in the Centennial. The gems from this land are beautiful; so are the beautiful feathers taken from the splendid plumage of the native birds. The use of bugs in ornamentation is brought to perfection by this people; not, perhaps, so much for their skill, but they have the bugs. The beautiful effect produced by the arrangement of those strange insects was not only wonderful but fascinating. If young ladies only met Brazilian women being taken no account of... We wonder why President Grant and General Sherman did not do as we directed them to, a month or two ago, in reference to calling out volunteers, instead of fooling away much valuable time before arriving at the same conclusion. Truly, the ways of the great are curious. General Sherman ought to know, to a man, what troops there are in the country. He ought to know how many he needs for home and garrison duty, and the balance he could depend on for active service. Now he might just as well have told the nation some weeks back that he wanted men, instead of first marching his men into the enemy's country and then, after a count of noses, discovering himself 2,500 short; in fact about 50 per cent. of what he needs is all he has got. It seems to us he might have figured the problem out paper long ago, and had his volunteers enlisted by now. Especially should he have done so because the enthusiasm has somewhat cooled off, and where, right after the Custer episode 100 men were obtainable, it would be difficult now to get ten. But our rulers know best. As might have been expected, the announcement of the Star that it would support the Republican nominees for President and Vice-President, has brought down upon the devoted head of the editor of that journal columnus of abuse in its contemporaries. The Herald, the straight-out, unreconstructed organ of the Democracy, attributes the course of the Star to mercenary motives; the Republican, the whill organ of the Los Angeles Republicans, but which was repudiated by the Hayes and Wheeler Club a few weeks ago, gives the Star but a sorry welcome to the republican camp, and doubts the immanaculacy of its motives; the Express, which makes frantic efforts to look at everything from a truly Independent standpoint, get whatever that the amount of silver to be sold by Germany is insignificant; that her demonetization of silver is already proving a failure, and will probably end in its restoration. The supply of silver from Nevada is not too great. In point of fact there was no need at all of the scare, and it is a safe proceeding to receive silver in payment of one's accounts. Our chief anxiety on the silver question has ever been to get hold of some, and having got hold of it, to keep it. We have found this an up-bill business and care not to dwell on so unpleasant a subject any longer. PIANOS AND ORGANS Was most extensive and grand. The evidence in the perfection and extension of this department of manufacture, of the growth of musical skill in our own country as well as elsewhere, is exceedingly gratifying. No single instrument or article of machinery, if you please to call it so, has so many exhibitors. England, France, Germany and Australia vie with the United States in the production of these treasures of sweet sounds. Different makers have made arrangements for local concerts at certain hours. The programmes for each day were freely distributed, and at the appointed time crowds would begin to gather. The musical treat was of no mean order, but classical selections were rendered by skilled performers. The occasions would be varied by singing by some renowned prima donna. Some new patents were exhibited and loudly praised. The Rogers upright piano had a new method of arranging the pins for tuning by the use of screws, so that the slightest change could be secured and no possibility of slipping occur. The cases of some of the CABINET ORGANS Were very beautiful, as, of course, were all the pianos. In testing these instruments the judges found the Main Building was too large and too noisy; so they removed all the pianos and organs to the hall of the Judges pavilion, where they were thoroughly and carefully examined in quiet, and all under circumstances equally favorable. The story is already in circulation that the cheap piano manufacturers have bribed the judges; so if a really good piano gets the prize it will be called one of cheap grade, and if an inferior instrument gets the prize, every one will know there was some fraud. There is no doubt but this is all rumor, for it can hardly be that men to whom so high a charge was given, and whose musical taste will, in the contest, also be tested, would weaken to such blandishments. Another story is that one piano, and that of American manufacture, stands far in advance of all others. There was an exhibition, also, of ORCHESTRIONS, Being huge organs, made on the order of a hand-organ, the barrels on which the tune is set, being four or five feet long, and a foot or more in diameter. There are a number of these barrels with every organ, so a large variety... The Herald, the straight-out, unreconstructed organ of the Democracy, attributes the course of the Star to mercenary motives; the Republican, the whilom organ of the Los Angeles Republicans, but which was repudiated by the Hayes and Wheeler Club a few weeks ago, gives the Star but a sorry welcome to the republican camp, and doubts the immaculacy of its motives; the Express, which makes frantic efforts to look at everything from a truly Independent standpoint, but which, nevertheless, frequently exhibits strong Democratic symptoms, is very savage in denouncing the Star for its attack on Tilden. In fact, those journals seem to be more worried about the political course of the Star than circumstances seem to warrant; unless, what is probably the case, Truman has spoiled somebody's little game or secured the largest plum in some political pot-pie, to the exclusion of his contemporaries. Nothing can be more truly encouraging to those who doubt the future of Southern California than to ride round the country in our neighborhood. We can assure all sceptics as to the productive capacities of our soil, that a trip to Westminster and thence through the Swamp to Santa Ana and home through Orange will reveal a state of agricultural plenty, unsurpassable. The country literally teems with plenty. On every hand are the evidences of abiding prosperity. It is certain that in a very short time Los Angeles county will be a veritable Garden of Eden. Famous hunters are the Staffords. Mr. S. won the first hunter's prize at the hunt at Santa Ana on Monday, and his wife carried off the second prize. Mrs. Stafford is the lady whose hunting exploits were enthusiastically dwelt upon by Jeena Pipes of Pipevills in a letter he wrote to the Gazette a few years ago. ORCHESTRIONS, Being huge organs, made on the order of a hand-organ, the barrels on which the tune is set, being four or five feet long, and a foot or more in diameter. There are a number of these barrels with every organ, so a large variety of tunes can be rendered. The king of instruments, the mammoth pipe organ, added his grandeur to the occasion. Two instruments were placed in the gallery, one at the end of the main building, and the other at the extremity of the Trancept. A large, open space on the floor, just before these organs, was occupied by sitters. There was room for one hundred or more to sit while they listened to the noble voice of the organ above. An exhibition of the powers of these instruments occurred very frequently, and many a weary visitor found rest and solace in the comfortable seats. The method of blowing by the use of water was exhibited, and one could see the piston, the governor and gate, showing how completely the motive power was under control of the organist. Very many departments are filled with manufactured goods, which have only their utility to secure attention; CALICOES, Cottons, cassimeres, yarns, drugs, perfumery and innumerable samples of articles with which we are so familiar. Many book firms were well represented by fine editions of their publications. Some specimens of binding were elegant. Scattered through the building are soda fountains, flower and photograph stands. One could obtain a cooling beverage, yet no amount of winking could get anything stronger than sarsaparilla. This main building is 1,680 feet long and 464 feet wide. There were alces down the length at least every twenty feet, and cross passages innumerable. If one walked through all these passages he would have taken a journey of eleven miles. Machinery Hall will claim attention in the next communication. J. M. A. Kasson proceeded, declaring that Tilden's sympathies were with the South. He referred to the famous circular in the New York election of '69. Cox and Clymer—Tilden denied all responsibility for that. Kasson (continuing), spoke of Tilden as having only a Wall street record. He contrasted him with Hayes, the Republican candidate, and in the same way Hendricks with Wheeler. Upon concluding, Banning moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill authorizing the President to accept five thousand volunteer cavalry for six months and appropriating a million dollars therefor. Adopted, and the bill passed. Randall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill for the payment in full their wages to the discharged employees of the Engraving and Printing Bureau, the amount being $27,000. Agreed to, and the bill passed. Cox, replying to Kasson, characterized him as a defender of Belknap, and apologist of post-traders. Kasson called him to order for stating an untruth. Cox—I say that he lied deliberately about Governor Tilden. [Applause and excitement.] Cox crossed in an excited manner to the Republican side holding a paper which he said contained Tilden's own denial of the statement. Kasson desired Cox's words to be taken down, which was done by the official reporter and was read to the House. Randall moved that Cox be allowed to proceed in order. Hoars offered a resolution that Cox be called to the bar of the House and censured. The Speaker decided that Randall's motion had the preference. WASHINGTON, Aug. 14. The passage of the Hawaiian treaty bill by such a large majority was the result of the finest and most audacious efforts, privately executed by its Senatorial friends among their colleagues on the floor. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 14 Only four cases of small-pox were reported this morning. Six occurred yesterday and two deaths. The deaths during the last week numbered 30, which, the Health Officer states, were dispensate cases which came to hand a weak or two age. He gives it as his opinion that extensive vaccination checked the disease and that the worst is over. LEGARPH FRANCISCO, Aug. 14. The son of the Morprescribed to a good hall of the Grand Republic last night. The noted mainly to the exMormon faith, with that the speaker was gramy and believed his soo, which statement resting discussion with the audience. Smith a party amongst the about 15,000 in his led to Brigham YoungBURGO, Ogn. Aug. 14. Earlyoon, about 5:30, a committed by Frank is about ten miles south stranger passed-the termoon and asked for which he gave him. On Mr. Davis had left, and uncle alone in man returned and comack upon his sister, being selzed an ax. The he get her with one of needed to be of no avail the man. Mr. Davis, rams, ran to the house, and shot the man dead. The man's name is no has been an inmate hum. It is supposed the time. Mr. Davis expected citizen and is led, although it is remeans could be used mattie's life had been WASHINGTON, Aug. 15. On reassemblegreat strife to gain the Speaker. Randall and moved that the access till nine to-mormate could not, under the conference report propriation bill until nining desired to have passed for an increase force to serve in the There was great conder. Randall again that the Senate would nine this evening. WASHINGTON, Aug. 14. At 7:30 this evening President Ferry's gavel fell, and the Senate was adjourned. Ferry returned thanks to the Senators for the courtesy and support extended to him. WASHINGTON, Aug. 15. The President sent the following New York, Aug. 16. The Mark Lane Express says harvesting everywhere is in progress. Recent showers have benefited pastures and not crops; weather damaging to grain. Farmers in many districts of England and France are disappointed with the wheat yield, which is less than expected, although pretty good. Oats are likely to be somewhat short. Pea crop favorable; local trade dull and likely to remain so until the result of home and foreign harvest are dennitely known. Supplies of foreign wheat heavy; weather has also distressed market. Shipments of maize steady; markets quiet and firmer, because less influenced by foreign supplies; some few cases of slight advance has occurred on floating cargoes. CHICAGO, Aug. 14. The Inter-Ocean's Sioux City special says that an Indian brought news into Fort Thompson this afternoon of a great battle recently fought by Gen. Crook's command, and Sitting Bull's force. The Indians were nearly all killed, and those who escaped scattered in all directions, there not being enough left to resist the soldiers. CHICAGO, Aug. 14. The Tribune's Omaha special, received from Helena, about Terry's fight, was first considered improbable, but has since had some apparent co-firmation. At the military headquarters here, there is no news of the junction of Crook and Terry. Crock left camp on the 5th. Terry was to march on the 7th. Gen. Williams thinks, from the direction in which the Indians were marching, that it must have been Crook that met and whipped them. Private dispatches from J.W.Dear, Agency post-trader, states that he had heard from Indian sources, that Crook had met and defeated the Slonx. Dispatches from E.D.Townsend, at Fort Laramie, state that he had news from the Spotted Tail Agency that Terry's troops had met and whipped the Indians. WASHINGTON, Aug. 14. At 7:30 this evening President Ferry's gavel fell, and the Senate was adjourned. Ferry returned thanks to the Senators for the courtesy and support extended to him. WASHINGTON, Aug. 15. The President sent the following In that State as I might be, but I am going to start for San Francisco today. When I arrive there I shall know all about it. The fact is that the Democrats have been too confident. You see we only beat at the last election by a bare majority. The Republicans and Independents there have made a combination and the battle will be hard. But the Republicans won't get all the Independent votes. I would put our majority in that State at 10,000 only that I think we have lost some votes by being over-confident. And then another thing, we have no newspapers issued in San Francisco every day less than 10,000 am for us. Why don't more of us read? was pleasantly naked. The reply came quickly with "Good Lord, oh we do read; we read enough to own newspapers." But all the money is in the hands of the Republicans. Don't you know that was what General Jackson, the man I honor,and from whose political principles I have formed my own, had to fight when he overthrew the National Bank. That is what we have to fight to-day—the money power. California--its Future. [From the New York Evangelist.] WASHINGTON, Aug. 15. In reassembly great strife to gain the Senate Speaker. Randall and moved that the excess till nine to-morning could not, under the conference report appropriation bill untilanning desired to have passed for an increase force to serve in the House for Bland's which Randall insisted which was not agreed took the floor, but Banning, who asked sent, to report the Senate the cavalry forces. Bradford objected. Made a political speech, expressing his regret for came from the Democrat bill was designed to further annihilation frontier settlers from the tribes. He next referred political history to cause of danger, he was now here on record the Union. If he meant to say secessionist. That he was a member of the diffusion of police, whose literature to the war. In any land in Illinois, men doctrines hid their ferry oushes. (Edited)—Does the genius Gov. Tilden was not or disloyalist? assert it, and let the it. deny it. Where Kasson was on this floor voting bills to maintain the night the men whom applause.] was a much safer place to quote Valland-war, connecting Tillet. Not the gentlemanerner Tilden voted abduction? as the record goes,ary. Tilden has inducter of Martin Van Noll words to disguise needed, declaring that states were with the need to the famous cir- York election of '68. War—Tilden denied all that. (Being), spoke of Tilden Wall street record. From with Hayes, the late,and in the same with Wheeler. Upon being moved to suspend the bill authorizing five thousand Agency post-trader, states that he had heard from Indian sources, that Crook had met and defeated the Sioux. Dispatches from E. D. Townsend, at Fort Laramie, state that he had news from the Spotted Tail Agency that Terry's troops had met and whipped the Indians. WASHINGTON, Aug. 14. At 7:30 this evening President Ferry's gavel fell, and the Senate was adjourned. Ferry returned thanks to the Senators for the courtesy and support extended to him. WASHINGTON, Aug. 15. The President sent the following nominations to the Senate to-day, being changes necessitated by the Consul and Diplomatic appropriation bill, as approved by the Senate to-day: Charge d'affaires, John Meredith Reed, to Greece; Michael J. Cramer, Denmark; Benjamin Moran, Portugal; Horace Rubble, Switzerland; John C Caldwell, Paraguay and Uruguay, the foregoing having been, until to-day, United States Ministers resident in the respective countries named. Also, Schuyler Crosby, to be United States Consul at Florence. The Senate, in executive session, confirmed all these nominations. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17. FLOUR—In jobbing lots, best extras steady at $5 50@5 86}. WHEAT—Shipping steadily at $1 50 @1 52}, good old milling $1 55@1 52}, superline $1 35. BARLEY—Moderate shipments to St. Louis and Chicago, but, although freight has been reduced to $1 55, the margin is too small to induce export movements; good feed $1, coast 95cts, both silver; choice old brewing $1 32], half silver. OATS—Good to choice feed $1 60@1 75. POTATOES—Half Moon Bay 75@90c, Early Rose 62@80 cts, sweet $1 25. HAY—$8@13. CORN—Small yellow $1 27 half silver. RYE—$1 40@1 50. GREENBACKS—90@90}. WASHINGTON, Aug. 15. The President has approved the bill authorizing the cavalry forces to be increased; the bill to carry into effect the Hawaiian treaty and the bill to encourage and promote telegraphic communication between America and Asia. The bill which failed to become a law is the one appropriating eight hundred thousand dollars to pay the Judgments of the Court of Claims. NEW YORK, Aug. 17. The Times's special says that Kerr's present disease is ulceration of the bowels, accompanied by a complication of disorders. In view of his condition, amusements at Rock Bridge, Alum Springs, are suspended. The proprietors and guests are unremitting in their attention to the sufferer, and Mrs. Kerr is constantly at his bedside. The Times's Washington special says that Cox's speech on Monday night was a gross and indecent violation of the rules. The Republicans were powerless to vote the richly deserved censure, but they were able, by parliamentary maneuvering, to prevent Cox from going on. He sat preserve the guilty city from ruin, as Lot did Sodon, while there. It cannot be concealed, however, after a year's residence here, that the amount of open, God-defying Sabbath decoration, gambling and intemperance, makes one tremble for its loom. Like the cities on the verge of Venusius, we dwell here under the constant shadow of the fact that this land is undermined by great central fires. The steams which issue hot as from a burning crater day and night at the Geysers, proclaim earthquake elements at work under our coast. Besides,the miners at Virginia City, at 1700 feet below the surface, find the water boiling hot in their lodes. They are placing richest gold and silver miner in the world; but at the hourly risk of sinking alive in a burning volcano. There is a glamour which encircles the name of California, that has deduced many an honest mind to seek a home in this land of fabulous wealth. But a word to such who may read this letter. The real wealth of these treasured metals, of necessity now and hereafter belongs to a few. The rank and file of the population receive no droppings from these colossal temples of fortune. The family emigrating bither must expect hard knocks, great trials, indomitable industry, and a long doubtful tug, after the necessaries, to say nothing about the luxuries of life. Let me explain. "Even the king must live of the field," says Solomon. California has but a small portion, say one-third, others estimate still less, of arable land. The balance is either sterile desert or rock. This land is good for wheat and barley. But for the other small products needed in all communities, irrigation is demanded after the Winter rains are over. The Winters are such that vegetation ceases, except in the above cases. Water is as scarce here as in Palestine or Egypt. The cost of this priceless element to ranches already spent amounts to millions. An intelligent owner of a large ranch told me this morning that private capital cannot avail. The State must spend (honestly if possible) some thirty millions of gold to supply the arable land with water. If the usual wastage of public officers be calculated ONE HUNDRED MILLIONS will be about absolutely necessary to supply the farmers of California with water. It does not rain here from six to eight months. The keeping up these vast systems of water supplies will yearly foot up enormous sums. These facts will prevent the country, except near a few low lands and streams, from being densely inhabited for ages. Another drawback is the uncertainty of even the needed amount of moisture during the year. The winter showers have proved altogether inadequate for several years, until last season. This is a problematic element to be pondered well. As an evidence of the correctness of the above statements,the number of towns built up like Jonah's Gourd which have withered into ruins the moment the precious metals gave out, astonish the traveler.The deserted streets schools churches stores banks and houses in such places as Copperopolis,make one feel declaring that ties were with the led to the famous cirYork election of '69. —Tilden denied all that. spoke of Tilden Wall street record. with Hayes, the date, and in the same with Wheeler. Upon being moved to suspend the bill authorizing accept five thousand for six months and million dollars thered the bill passed. to suspend the rules for the payment in to the discharged the Engraving and the amount being to, and the bill passfor stating an unhe lied deliberately Tilden. [Applause] Cox crossed in an Republican side which he said condenial of the desired Cox's words which was done by and was read to that Cox be allowed Hoars offered a be called to the and censured. The that Randall's motion HINGOTON, Aug. 14. The Hawaiian treaty the majority was the and most assiduous executed by its Sening their colleagues JAMESCO, Aug. 14. of small-pox were six occurred deaths. The deaths reck numbered 30. Officer states, were which came to hand He gives it as his native vaccination and that the worst The Times's special says that Kerr's present disease is ulceration of the bowels, accompanied by a complication of disorders. In view of his condition, amusements at Rock Bridge, Alum Springs, are suspended. The proprietors and guests are unremitting in their attention to the sufferer, and Mrs. Kerr is constantly at his bedside. The Times's Washington special says that Cox's speech on Monday night was a gross and indecent violation of the rules. The Republicans were powerless to vote the richly deserved censure, but they were able, by parliamentary maneuvering, to prevent Cox from going on. He sat down glum and dogged in his seat during the vote for the call of the House and for adjournment, until finally his own party got tired of him and few members told him privately they would throw him overboard if he did not apologize. This he agreed to do, and further agreed that, having made the apology, to surrender the floor without making a speech. He made an humble apology before the House, which Kasson responded to, speaking of it in the House yesterday. The Times' Washington correspondent says this was the first time in many years that the mace of the officer has been used by the Sergeant-at-arms to quell disorder in the House, and such a scene may not be witnessed again in a generation. The Sergeant-at-arms, Thompson, marched about with a fasces, representing a bundle of sticks and an ax. It was equally comical and effective in restoring order. The session ended appropriately in a scene of disorder and confusion. NEW YORK, Aug. 18. The Graphic reporter has interviewed Gwin, who said: I want to see Tilden elected. I worked for his nomination. He can and will make a change. Tilden, you know, is only eighteen months in office, but see the blow he has struck since his election. He has given better assurance that he is a fit man for the Presidency than any other men who have held office all their lives. Don't you know there is something wrong in the present government? I left the Senate in 1857, when the average yearly expenditure was only $80,000,000. We economized. We cut down expenses everywhere. We even stopped building custom houses. You ask me about California. We are going to win in California. It will be a hard battle, I think, but we are going to win. I have not been there for nine months, and I am not as well informed about the situation low lands and streams, from being densely inhabited, for ages. Another drawback is the uncertainty of even the needed amount of moisture during the year. The winter showers have proved altogether inadequate for several years, until last season. This is a problematic element to be pondered well. As an evidence of the correctness of the above statements, the number of towns built up like Jonah's Gourd which have withered into ruins the moment the precious metals gave out, astonish the traveler. The deserted streets, schools, churches, stores, banks and houses, in such places as Copperopolis, make one feel as though heaven had in vengeance wiped out the hundreds of families once dwelling there. The pasturage for sheep, once the hopeful source of millions, has become so rare that fine flocks of sheep have been sold (lambs thrown in) for fifty cents a head, that cost from three to five dollars. The fall of wool accounts but in part for this fearful loss in value. Let our friends "who have food and raiment" in the East, learn "therewith to be content." Dreams founded on rose-colored statements written by interested parties, ought to be treated as dreams. But what can be said of the climate for invalids? We answer that for all nervous diseases Texas is incompetently better in our humble judgment. My attention has been directed to this point on account of friends who sought to find relief here on that score. The village of San Diego, Southern California, with good hotel comforts, is doubtless a fine climate from November to February. After that the rough cold winds from the Pacific begin, and sweep the entire coast. We refer to those having weak lungs. As to the towns one hundred miles from the ocean, beyond these winds, thus far proper accommodations for invalids, so far as I can learn, have not yet been begun. As for tropical fruits, San Francisco has this Spring imported oranges both from New York and the Sandwich Islands. Why the miserable Mexicans fail to supply the demand; must be put down to laziness and want of any moral or religious training. But the Bible and its principles in the heart of every man in Mexico; and they would soon be able to supply the world with all tropio laxuries of fruit and preserves. Trusting to save some deluded ones from making the mistake made by many others, I remain, fraternally. W. H. Van Doren.