anaheim-gazette 1877-04-28

WEEKLY GAZETTE SATURDAY...APRIL 28, 1877. A native of New York, Miss Agatha Ives, has taken two golden medals in the celebrated seminary under charge of French mums in Rome. One of the medals was for "superior knowledge of Eastern languages and dialects." The other was for the "best compositions in the living tongues." In the event of a European war the island of Perim, situated at the gate of the Red Sea, and commanding the seaway from the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean, will become a second Gibraltar. England first took possession of the island in 1799, abandoned it two years later, and reoccupied it in 1857, much to the chiragrin of the French. During March the papers published in the United States and Canada decreased to the extent of 63. 19 dailies suspended, 12 new ones appeared; and one semi-weekly made its debut in the territories to compensate for the disappearance of another in Kentucky. The weekly publications established were 116, whilst the old ones that went under footed up 157. The 11 new months were leak by 10 than the deceased. The careers of 2 bi-monthlies and a quarterly publication were also closed. Ohio has adopted a bill making primary education compulsory; requiring every child between eight and fourteen years of age to attend public school for at least eight weeks in each school year, and prohibiting employment for the same time in any form of business. The bill, however, makes a number of exceptions to both of the above provisions, and these, it is stated, leave so many "loopholes" for children whose parents do not desire them to attend school to retreat through, that the law itself will probably be practically inoperative. There is in Paris a vast establishment—the most extensive of its kind in the world—where the imitation of pearls, diamonds, and precious stones generally is carried on with all the skill. FLAX CULTURE. Mr. Olden replies to the letter of Mr. Humphries—A good Country to grow Flax in. ANAHEIM, April 24, 1877. Eds. Gazette:—I have already replied to Mr. Humphries' letter, but as that reply was private, at your request I will give the substance of it: 1st. Our soil is just what is desired—"a sandy clay loam," which can be selected heavy or light just as is required, and this, taken in connection with the fact that after this Summer in all of this part of the Santa Ana Valley the farmer will be able regulate the quantity of water according to the wants of the soil, the prompt completion of the Ditch being now a certainty. 2d. There is another advantage in our climate. Flax can be sown at any time during the Fall or Winter without risk of frost. This I know by experience. 3d. The culture of flax has been thoroughly tested in the Santa Chara valley, just north of us, in Ventura county, where the soil is similar. Instances have been reported to me that farmers there have realized $75 per acre from the zeal alone. Where there is a paper mill the threshed straw is worth $20 per ton to be worked into paper stock. The only instance that I know of where flax has been sown in this valley was in the Winter of 1869, a very dry year. I sowed a few acres for seed, and considering the unfavorable season, the flax grew well and promised a considerable yield of seed, but the hills being all cut off by the graffhoppers, were lost. The next Winter a volunteer crop grew upon spots of the same land, and stood the winter frosts without injury, but there was not enough of it to pay, and it was plowed under in preparing the land for another crop. Judging by other growths, there is no question in my mind that flax culture, in connection with irrigation, will be a complete success either for seed or fibre, or for both. 4th. Our ample supply of water, either from flowing wells or from windmills, will furnish reservoirs for rotting the flax; the water power on the ditch will furnish all of the power required for half a dozen large factories, and the water can afterwards be used for irrigation. It will be of the greatest importance to our young dancers begin. It was said under difficulties—a genuine teapot, only that the storm was one. The waltzers had only three meters in which to turn, but compressed state of affairs, the There is in Paris a vast establishment—the most extensive of its kind in the world—where the imitation of pearls, diamonds, and precious stones generally is carried on with all the skill which modern ingenuity renders possible. The sand, upon which the whole art depends, is found in the forests of Fontainebleau. False pearls are lined with wax and scales of the roach and dace, which have to be stripped from the fish while living in order to retain the peculiar glistening hue. The setting is always of real gold, and the fashion always of the newest kind. The chief village of the island of Isabel, in the South Pacific beyond the equator, is built on the summit of a rocky mountain rising almost perpendicularly to a height of 600 feet. Ascending by a native path from the interior, the traveller will find the extreme summit a mass of enormous rocks standing up like a castle, among which grow gigantic trees, in the branches of which the dwellings are built. The stems of these trees rise perfectly straight and smooth, without a branch, to a height varying from 50 to 100 feet. Some of the houses are 120 feet from the ground, the average height being 60. They are approached by a ladder of creepers, and accommodate from ten to fifteen natives each, besides an ample store for stones, which are thrown with slings in case of an attack. At the foot of each tree is another hut, the every-day house, as it were, where the daytime is spent when no danger is apprehended. The natives are cannibals of the most ravenous kind. A young man who lives on a farm near Bochara, Australia, lately went to sleep on a sofa after a hard day's work, and had been lying there for some time when he got up and went outside. His companions observed that he walked with a staggering gait, but little notice was taken of the matter, as they expected him to rejoin them immediately. The somnambulist, for such he was, passed through three or four gates, untying and retying the fastenings, which are made of rope, and made his way to the woolshield. There he hung his coat upon a nail, took down a pair of shears he had been using in the daytime, and proceeded to sharpen them. He next caught a sheep, and had just finished shearing it, when he was awakened by the suddan arrival of his friends, who had come with a lantern to search for him. The shock of awakening caused him to tremble like a leaf, but he soon regained his equanimity. The sheep was shorn as well as if the work had been performed in broad daylight, and the night was by no means a clear one. The marriage of W. C. Van Fleet to Miss Minnie J. Cary is announced in Saaramento. The bride’s costume is thus described: She wore a rich green grain silk of criname white without injury, but there was not enough of it to pay, and it was plowed under in preparing the land for another crop. Judging by other growths, there is no question in my mind that flax culture, in connection with irrigation, will be a complete success either for seed or fibre, or both. 4th. Our ample supply of water, either from flowing wells or from windmills, will furnish reservoirs for rotting the flax; the water power on the ditch will furnish all of the power required for half a dozen large factories, and the water can afterwards be used for irrigation. It will be of the greatest importance to utilize this power, as a manufacturing population will give us a home market for our produce, and judging of the profits of flax culture by his figures, the profit to the producer will be very large. Farmers should cultivate a variety of products, and not be dependent upon one or two Barley and corn, our present staples, afford but a small margin for profit, taking the average of years. Notwithstanding which our farmers persistently stick to them because, probably, they do not know what else to raise; but if they know that they can have a market for their lint and fibre, they—that is, the industrious class—will produce it; the "born tired" class won't; they are hopeless. There are probably parties in this section who are practically acquainted with the subject; if so, they should give the public the benefit of their knowledge. You're truly, W.M.R. OLDEN. "An occasional correspondent" has at length discovered an Elysian abode teeming with men and women of most singular temperament. She writes: "One of the most extraordinary features in Hawaiian character lies in the fact that the terrible passion jealouayy is unknown among them. It does not exist any more than a thing that was never heard off, never had an existence. The Hawaiian woman is the most loving of human beings. The Hawaiian lower however deeply he loves her, is never jealous of her. Men may smile upon her may come and go, but his soul is unaffected by the green-eyed monster. Native women are not jealous of native women nor of men; husband is not jealous of wife. The native is not mattertive to the wishes of his beloved. He waits upon her with gallant attention; in fact, the Hawaiian is so extremely gallant that he thinks it a glory to do housework; if the doing thereof will please his sweetheart." "Special correspondents" are prone to trifle with truth and equally prone to gush. The one cited above is no exception to the rule. No one cognizant of life in the tropic South Sea Isles will say that the above is anything else but bosh. The lower class of Kanakas probably do not manifest jealousy, simply because their moral sensibilities are so low that they are incapable of entertaining such a passion. As for the statement that the Kanaka’s reverence for women is so great as to cause him to glory in performing household duties, that is superlative nonsense. Brother Ayres, of the Express, and we know better. Don’t we? The marriage of W.C.Van Fleet to Miss Munnie J.Cary is announced in Saaramento. The bride’s costume is thus described: She wore a rich green grain silk of criname white without injury, but there was not enough of it to pay, and it was plowed under in preparing the land for another crop. Judging by other growths, there is no question in my mind that flax culture, in connection with irrigation, will be a complete success either for seed or fibre, or both. 4th.-Our ample supply of water, either from flowing wells or from windmills, will furnish reservoirs for rotting the flax; the water power on the ditch will furnish all of the power required for half a dozen large factories, and the water can afterwards be used for irrigation. It will be of the greatest importance to utilize this power, as a manufacturing population will give us a home market for our produce, and judging of the profits of flax culture by his figures, the profit to the producer will be very large. Farmers should cultivate a variety of products, and not be dependent upon one or two Barley and corn, our present staples, afford but a small margin for profit, taking the average of years. Notwithstanding which our farmers persistently stick to them because, probably they do not know what else to raise; but if they know that they can have a market for their lint and fibre, they—that is,the industrial class—will produce it; the "born tired" class won't; they are hopeless. There are probably parties in this section who are practically acquainted with the subject; if so they should give the public the benefit of their knowledge. You’re truly, W.M.R. OLDEN. "An occasional correspondent” has at length discovered an Elysian abode teeming with men and women of most singular temperament. She writes: "One of the most extraordinary features in Hawaiian character lies in the fact that the terrible passion jealouayy is unknown among them. It does not exist any more than a thing that was never heard off, never had an existence. The Hawaiian woman is the most loving of human beings. The Hawaiian lower however deeply he loves her, is never jealous of her. Men may smile upon her may come and go, but his soul is unaffected by the green-eyed monster. Native women are not jealous of native women nor of men; husband is not jealous of wife. The native is not mattertive to the wishes of his beloved. He waits upon her with gallant attention; in fact,the Hawaiian is so extremely gallant that he thinks it a glory to do housework; if the doing thereof will please his sweetheart." "Special correspondents” are prone to trifle with truth and equally prone to gush. The one cited above is no exception to the rule. No one cognizant of life in the tropic South Sea Isles will say that the above is anything else but bosh. The lower class of Kanakas probably do not manifest jealousy, simply because their moral sensibilities are so low that they are incapable of entertaining such a passion. As for the statement that the Kanaka’s reverence for women is so great as to cause him to glory in performing household duties, that is superlative nonsense. Brother Ayres, of the Express, and we know better. Don’t we?" The marriage of W.C.Van Fleet to Miss Minnie J.Cary is announced in Saaramento. The bride’s costume is thus described: She wore a rich green grain silk of criname white without injury, but there was not enough of it to pay, and it was plowed under in preparing the land for another crop. Judging by other growths, there is no question in my mind that flax culture, in connection with irrigation, will be a complete success either for seed or fibre, or both. 4th.-Our ample supply of water, either from flowing wells or from windmills, will furnish reservoirs for rotting the flax; the water power on the ditch will furnish all of the power required for half a dozen large factories, and the water can afterwards be used for irrigation. It will be of the greatest importance to utilize this power, as a manufacturing population will give us a home market for our produce, and judging of the profits of flax culture by his figures, the profit to the producer will be very large. Farmers should cultivate a variety of products, and not be dependent upon one or two Barley and corn, our present staples, afford but a small margin for profit, taking the average of years. Notwithstanding which our farmers persistently stick to them because, probably they do not know what else to raise; but if they know that they can have a market for their lint and fibre, they—that is,the industrial class—will produce it; the "born tired" class won't; they are hopeless. There are probably parties in this section who are practically acquainted with the subject; if so they should give the public the benefit of their knowledge. You’re truly, W.M.R. OLDEN. "An occasional correspondent” has at length discovered an Elysian abode teeming with men and women of most singular temperament. She writes: "One of the most extraordinary features in Hawaiian character lies in the fact that the terrible passion jealouayy is unknown among them. It does not exist any more than a thing that was never heard off, never had an existence. The Hawaiian woman is the most loving of human beings. The Hawaiian lower however deeply he loves her, is never jealous of her. Men may smile upon her may come and go，but his soul is unaffected by the green-eyed monster. Native women are not jealous of native women nor of men; husband is not jealous of wife. The native is not mattertive to the wishes of his beloved. He waits upon her with gallant attention; in fact,the Hawaiian is so extremely gallant that he thinks it a glory to do housework; if the doing thereof will please his sweetheart." "Special correspondents” are prone to trifle with truth and equally prone to gush. The one cited above is no exception to the rule. No one cognizant of life in the tropic South Sea Isles will say that the above is anything else but bosh. The lower class of Kanakas probably do not manifest jealousy，simply because their moral sensibilities are so low that they are incapable of entertaining such a passion. As for the statement that the Kanaka’s reverence for women is so great as to cause him to glory in performing household duties，that is superlative nonsense. Brother Ayres，of the Express，and we know better. Don’t we?" The marriage of W.C.Van Fleet to Miss Minnie J.Cary is announced in Saaramento. The bride’s costume is thus described: She wore a rich green grain silk of criname white without injury，but there was not enough of it to pay，and it was plowed under in preparing the land for another crop. Judging by other growths，there is no question in my mind that flax culture，in connection with irrigation，will be a complete success either for seed or fibre，or both. 4th.-Our ample supply of water，from flowing wells or from windmills，will furnish reservoirs for rotating the flax；the water power on the ditch will furnish all of the power required for half a dozen large factories，and the water can afterwards be used for irrigation. It will be of the greatest importance to utilize this power，as a responsive young dancer begin. At its base and half mile this side of the village herrings or sardines；no box oily was ever packed too tight or so slowly as were these cars of little pet. In due time every one is seated holding on to supports to enjoy maintain a perpendicular or hole basket and basket to prevent an undesired ture.The little engine，resting track，screeches out a defiant with a quick puff resolutely adored by business，and on we whis carves past he beach where toward us as if to greet our joyful wildwood.All too soon there is reached；the happy company and you find most pleasing camp and midday meal. There could not be a more lovely picnic than LAUREL GROVE. A hill，three or four hundred curves around just so as to form circle.At its base and half mile this side of the village herrings or sardines ferrent points small ravines are found in rainy season，小 stream way to bay.Here are four ferns，maiden’s hair，花ower covered stones，which they run so high，and of which they ferryeries。它是 here that they show their gallantry，as well as in handling trowel and in almost inappassible places for thineAmong large trees a broad been erected.Hitherafter dim active ones to find pleasure and social dance.The writer is in this accomplishment，和它 that some methods of carrying equipment are wise or proper.Bud practice is to be followed,dance”is best chosen when and in presence of parents at mazy path year trod.Bot after seem as if it were a legitimate how elevating close hug The pine apple has been cultivated in California, but without high success, says the Alta, and it does not give any promise of ever becoming prominent in our horticulture. It is very sensitive to frost, and we are not aware that there is a point in the State where the thermometer does not occasionally fall to the freezing point. The mercury rarely reaches 32° Fahrenheit along the ocean shore near the middle of the State, and as the water of the Pacific at the Golden Gate is never colder than 48°, and it communicates its temperature to the breeze blowing over it—the direction while it blows is always landward—freezing cold is not possible on the land near the water's edge except in time of calm; but a few miles from the shore frosts are not uncommon. The usual chilliness of the immediate shore is, however, worse for subtropical plants than the occasional frosts farther inward, where the Summer days are much warmer. The pineapple is cultivated by planting slips from the roots, and these bear in a year; a slip from the stalk beams in a year and a half; a slip from the crown in two or three years; and a plant grown from the seed will bear in twelve years. It is possible that seedlings that would be uninjured by light frosts might be obtained by cultivation here. The pineapple is grown with moderate success in parts of Florida. A dispatch from Victoria, (B. C.), dated April 23d says: Bishop Segher, of this Roman Catholic diocese, delivered a sermon against the free school system last evening. He denounced secular schools as tending to unbelief and immorality, and said the developments in connection with the Cache Creek boarding school showed it to be no better than a house of ill fame. A policy of opposition to the free school system in force in this province was proclaimed. Sea Isles will say that the above is anything else but bosh. The lower class of Kanakas probably do not manifest jealousy, simply because their moral sensibilities are so very low that they are incapable of entertaining such a passion. As for the statement that the Kanaka’s reverence for women is so great as to cause him to glory in performing household duties, that is superlative nonsense. Brother Ayres, of the Express, and we know better. Don’t we? The marriage of W. C. Van Fleet to Miss Minnie J. Cary is announced in Sacramento. The bride’s costume is thus described: She wore a rich gross grain silk of creamy whiteness, which was fashioned a la princess, and well displayed in a sweeping train. The corsage was high, with elbow sleeve, the trimming elaborate of real joint lace, and the finest knife plaiting so disposed as to produce the effect of the folded petals of a rose just on the eve of opening. Lilies of the valley looped the sides, together with tiny bouquets of pinks and gracefully drooping fuchsias, the whole softened by misty sweeps of the bridal veil of finest illusion, caught and held by orange blossoms and floating to the very end of the lengthy trail. The only ornament she wore was a necklace of orange blossoms. A French authority recommends the use of sawdust instead of hair in mortar to prevent it peeling off. His own house, exposed to prolonged storms on the sea coast, had patches of mortar to be renewed every spring, and after trying without effect a number of substitutes, he found sawdust perfectly satisfactory. It was first thoroughly dried and sifted through an ordinary grain sieve to remove the larger particles. The mortar was made by mixing one part cement, two lime, two sawdust, and five sharp sand, the sawdust being first well mixed dry with the cement and sand. The London Times thinks Grant will be received in Europe“as one of the most distinguished men whom the United States have as yet produced, and he will attract to himself the hearty friendliness with which Englishmen regard the great representative of their race in the New World.” A curious story comes from Strathglass, the stronghold of Catholicism in the Scottish Highlands, where the Chancellor’s rumored retirement was hailed with joy by three families of Macs, all farmers, who proceeded to burn Biamarek in effigy. The King of Siam is yet a young man, being only twenty-four years of age, but withal the father of a son of nine years and and the husband of nine wives. Among the large trees a broad been erected. Hither after dim active ones to find pleasure and social dance. The writer is in this accomplishment, and that some methods of carrying equipment are wise or proper. But practice is to be followed, dance” is best chosen when and in the presence of parents and mazy path is trod. But after seem as if it were a legitimate way elevating the close hug whether by day or night, can she party spent the time in various trips to the village, in jaunts to the hill, and in quiet walks and off fogs and cold winds. He and balmy, and almost as constant atmosphere of Anaheim. At half past 5 the weary, joyful at the depot, and ready for home people were not so tired nor so they could not labor for more as eager for a dance on the return when they sailed in the city about 7 P.M., vote with unanimous voice to success. The writer heard OLD ACQUAINTANCE Names called as he passed thru train, on the way to the boat, found the familiar faces of Mr. Hemus, formerly of Anaheim, down on the engine to see the joie-nicers. The air or successes Rafael must have been exceeded on for both were looking happy. THE BLESSING OF BEING OLD Many of your readers will be almost inaccessible places for them. Among the large trees a broad been erected. Hither after dim active ones to find pleasure and social dance. The writer is in this accomplishment, and that some methods of carrying equipment are wise or proper. But practice is to be followed, dance” is best chosen when and in the presence of parents and mazy path is trod. But after seem as if it were a legitimate way elevating the close hug whether by day or night, can she party spent the time in various trips to the village, in jaunts to the hill, and in quiet walks and off fogs and cold winds. He and balmy, and almost as constant atmosphere of Anaheim. At half past 5 the weary, joyful at the depot, and ready for home people were not so tired nor so they could not labor for more as eager for a dance on the return when they sailed in the city about 7 P.M., vote with unanimous voice to success. The writer heard OUR SAN FRANCISCO LETTER. A Trip to San Rafael—A Refreshing Account of a Picnic—Old Acquaintances—Church Debts, etc., etc. SAN FRANCISCO, April 24. EDA. GAZETTE:—Speaking of picnics, a trip to San Rafael can hardly be equalled. Last Saturday six Sabbath Schools united in an excursion to that place. About nine A.M. the children were gathering, "From Near and from Far," at the steamboat dock. Every horse-car came loaded, and each radiating direct brought troops of little ones and companies of older ones. The old were as young as the youngest, and everybody was as happy as larks at the prospect of a day's deliverance from San Francisco dust, smoke and wind. That abundant arrangements had been made for the wants of the inner man, was evident from the wagon loads of baskets, pails, and mounds, crammed and packed with good things, which appeared. The streaming strong of youth, vigor and happiness poured through the gate and quickly filled both treks of the stamach steamer, which, like a good mother, took the entire group upon her road lap, and, as if conscious of her responsibility, carried all safely. Some of the young people were fantastically arrayed in summer suits, in queer hats, and all seemed bound to make the occasion one of jollity and fun. The bell rang, the whistle blew, and we were off, fifteen hundred strong. Was not that an army one might be proud of? Among the youngest of the company, were no less than 7 of San Francisco's dominies, who certainly love fun and frolic as well as anybody else. THE RIDE TO SAN QUENTIN It is very pleasant. We pass Angel Island, near the hilly west coast of the bay. These hills are bright with beautiful green, and were very refreshing to those who had for months only looked upon dingy houses and rusty streets. The band strikes up enlivening strains, and, as if by magic, the responsive motions of young dancers begin. It was surely dancing under difficulties—a genuine tempest in a capot, only that the storm was a friendly one. The waltzes had only their own diameters in which to turn, but despite the compressed state of affairs, the fun continued that the church, ministered by the former pastor of the Presbyterian church, has paid its debt, and that they will hold a jubilee service next Sabbath. The payment of church debts is a marked feature of the times. Through the direct and indirect influence of Mr. Kimball, of Chicago, church debts to the amount of over $200,000 have been subscribed during the last three months. The Larkin Street Presbyterian Church leads the list in being the first to hold the receipts for all debts, cancelled. This is all the more remarkable as we are on the verge of a dry and dull year. So the zeal and interest of those who have so liberally responded is deeper and more thorough. Cordially, J. M. A. SHARKS. How they catch them at Anaheim Landing—A Profitable Business. It may not be generally known that shark catching is one of the industries at Anaheim Landing. For about four months every year the business is carried on vigorously and proves quite lucrative; there being no lack of fish on which to operate and the oil finding a ready sale. Mr. Ramage informs us that the shark-catching season has just commenced, and that the fish are swarming into the alougs and creeks at the Landing. On Friday one man caught fifteen, and it wasn't a very good day for fish, either. The modus operandi of catching these sharks is about as follows: Large stakes are driven into the sand at intervals along the beach. To these stakes is tied one end of a long rope; on the other end is a strong iron hook, baited with fish. This is thrown into the water, and when, tempted by the bait, a shark is caught on the hook, he is drawn upon the shore and killed. There is sometimes a very exciting struggle during the latter operation. The sharks are generally about from six to seven feet in length, and weigh about one hundred and fifty pounds. Of course, afish of this size is possessed of considerable strength, and it is not often that one man can manage the caught monster. At such times assistance is invoked, and it occasionally requires the united strength of three or four men to place the victim on terra firma. Three kinds of shark are caught at the Landing. The leopard shark (so named because of its spotted appearance) and the flat shark are worthless except for that the church, ministered by the former pastor of the Presbyterian church, has paid its debt, and that they will hold a jubilee service next Sabbath. The payment of church debts is a marked feature of the times. Through the direct and indirect influence of Mr. Kimball, of Chicago, church debts to the amount of over $200,000 have been subscribed during the last three months. The Larkin Street Presbyterian Church leads the list in being the first to hold the receipts for all debts, cancelled. This is all the more remarkable as we are on the verge of a dry and dull year. So the zeal and interest of those who have so liberally responded is deeper and more thorough. Cordially, J. M. A. SHARKS. How they catch them at Anaheim Landing—A Profitable Business. It may not be generally known that shark catching is one of the industries at Anaheim Landing. For about four months every year the business is carried on vigorously and proves quite lucrative; there being no lack of fish on which to operate and the oil finding a ready sale. Mr. Ramage informs us that the shark-catching season has just commenced, and that the fish are swarming into the alougs and creeks at the Landing. On Friday one man caught fifteen, and it wasn't a very good day for fish, either. The modus operandi of catching these sharks is about as follows: Large stakes are driven into the sand at intervals along the beach. To these stakes is tied one end of a long rope; on the other end is a strong iron hook, baited with fish. This is thrown into the water, and when, tempted by the bait, a shark is caught on the hook, he is drawn upon the shore and killed. There is sometimes a very exciting struggle during the latter operation. The sharks are generally about from six to seven feet in length, and weigh about one hundred and fifty pounds. Of course, afish of this size is possessed of considerable strength, and it is not often that one man can manage the caught monster. At such times assistance is invoked, and it occasionally requires the united strength of three or four men to place the victim on terra firma. Three kinds of shark are caught at the Landing. The leopard shark (so named because of its spotted appearance) and the flat shark are worthless except for that the church, ministered by the former pastor of the Presbyterian church, has paid its debt, and that they will hold a jubilee service next Sabbath. The payment of church debts is a marked feature of the times. Through the direct and indirect influence of Mr. Kimball, of Chicago, church debts to the amount of over $200,000 have been subscribed during the last three months. The Larkin Street Presbyterian Church leads the list in being the first to hold the receipts for all debts, cancelled. This is all the more remarkable as we are on the verge of a dry and dull year. So the zeal and interest of those who have so liberally responded is deeper and more thorough. Cordially, J. M. A. BY TELEGRAPH. Grant is Dined. HARRISBURG, April 24. Gov. Hartranft gave a farewell dinner yesterday evening to ex-President Grant and lady, who left for Washington last night. A Proclamation by Nicholas. NEW ORLEANS, April 24. The morning papers contain-the following: EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, STATE OF LOUISIANA, NEW ORLEANS, April 24th. By direction of the President of the United States, the troops now stationed in the vicinity of the St. Louis Hotel and elsewhere within the limits of this city will be removed to their usual barracks at noon this day. The welfare of the State demands,and my official honor is pledged;that carrying out this order will result in no disturbance.In furtherance thereof I request and urgethe people of Louisiana to pursue their usual vocations and abstain from congregating inthe neighborhoodoftheSt.LouisHotel. (F signed) FRANCIS T. NICHOLLS, Governor of Louisiana. Packard to Vacate. WASHINGTON, April 24. Ex-Governor Warmouth has telegraphed that Packard will vacate the St.Charles Hotel directly after the removal ofthe troopsto-day.He has been applying his attentiontothepaymentofhisemployeesbyNicholls,andwillnotleaveTheStateHousebeforethatisdone.HisfinaladdresswillappearinWednesdaymorning'spapers.Iwillcontain nothingchallengingtherightofHayestotheelectoralvoteoftheState,andnoevidenceisbeingcollectedheretoshowthatTildencarriedtheState，assensationaltelegramsallege. Republicans Sworn in. NEW ORLEANS, April 24. The following Republicans were yesterday sworn in-inthe House: Keating,Brown,Dinkgrave,Hill,Gray,Magloise,Brown(Thomas)andGraecirn.Theysaidtheyconsideritheirdutytowollowthemajorityofthecolleaguesbutnottosurrendertheirprinciples They yieldedtotheforceofcircumstancesandwouldcooperatewithanyRepublicansoftoassureyoutherightandexpectedyoutherightoftheLouisianafiedyouactedbeyondwholecountry.vowedtocarryoutinthepeopleofthisstandthatyourgree.inthiscanprinciples.IntinterestofthemateoffollowingwhichwecherishedadvocateourintheinGovernmentternPacificRailssissippiriver,theworksasarenewresourcesofcountry-relyingothermatterstorturdandprogivetotyouradpport.WererememberbertGan'tLev.A.Benton,F EdwardFulton,Riddel.W.J.C.C.Meyers,PercuireRejoicien Hon.WayneLouisianaCommittedtheforeshowsoldcolorsaredisplaysandonshippinggunshasbeenbroughtonthestreets.pearfromtheScepta smallfortheState.ThenorNicholls,theSenateandthebuildingsaing.Everything A hill three or four hundred feet high, surges around just so as to form a huge half circle. At its base and half way up the sides are large trees and small bushes, while at different points small ravines are formed, where in the rainy season, small streams find their way to the bay. Here are found abundance of ferns, maiden's hair, flowers and moss-covered stones, which the young ladies prize highly, and of which they form beautiful nurseries. It is here that the young men can show their gallantry, as well as their agility, handling the trowel and in climbing into almost inaccessible places for the wild plants. Among the large trees a broad platform has been erected. Hither after dinner gather the active ones to find pleasure and weariness in the social dance. The writer is not an adept in this accomplishment, and cannot believe that some methods of carrying on this amusement are wise or proper. But if ever the practice is to be followed, a "time to dance" is best chosen when in daylight, and in the presence of parents and friends the lazy path is trod. But after all, it does seem as if it were a legitimate question as to how elevating the close hug of the waltz. The band strikes up enlivening strains, and, if by magic, the responsive motions of young dancers begin. It was surely dancing under difficulties—a genuine tempest in a swamp, only that the storm was a friendly one. The waltzes had only their own diameters in which to turn, but despite the impressed state of affairs, the fun continued until the music ceased. After a delightful sail of an hour and a half, we draw near the great State Boarding House, that terror to evil-doers—San Quenan. But we cannot delay to note its massive buildings, or its picturesque location. Two long trains of open cars wait their precious living freight. One-half the company is bound to Fairfax, a few miles beyond San Francisco; and the rest stop at Laurel Grove, a half mile this side of the village. Talk about herrings or sardines; no box of little fishes was ever packed so tightly or so harmonious as were these cars of little people and big on the time every one is seated, or is standing holding on to supports to enable each to maintain a perpendicular or holding on to hat and basket to prevent an undesirable departure. The little engine, resting on its narrow black screeches out a defiant whistle, and with a quick puff resolutely addresses itself to business, and on we whisk, around the harves, past the beach, where the surf rolls toward us as if to greet our joy, far away into the wildwood. All too soon the destination reached; the happy company scatterhither and you to find the most pleasing spot for a stamp and a midday meal. There could not be a more lovely spot for picnic than LAUREL GROVE. A hill three or four hundred feet high, surges around just so as to form a huge half circle. At its base and half way up the sides are large trees and small bushes, while at different points small ravines are formed, where in the rainy season, small streams find their way to the bay. Here are found abundance of ferns, maiden's hair, flowers and moss-covered stones, which the young ladies prize highly, and of which they form beautiful nurseries. It is here that the young men can show their gallantry, as well as their agility, handling the trowel and in climbing into almost inaccessible places for the wild plants. Among the large trees a broad platform has been erected. Hither after dinner gather the active ones to find pleasure and weariness in the social dance. The writer is not an adept in this accomplishment, and cannot believe that some methods of carrying on this amusement are wise or proper. But if ever the practice is to be followed, a "time to dance" is best chosen when in daylight, and in the presence of parents and friends the lazy path is trod. But after all, it does seem as if it were a legitimate question as to how elevating the close hug of the waltz. Some time ago, in Tunis, a Sicilian athlete of Rinaldo's circus excited general admiration by his manly beauty and feats of strength. There is an unmistakable struggle during the latter operation. The sharks are generally about from six to seven feet in length, and weigh about one hundred and fifty pounds. Of course, afish of this size possessed of considerable strength, and it is not often that one man can manage the caught monster. At such times assistance is invoked, and it occasionally requires the united strength of three or four men to place the victim on terra firma. Three kinds of shark are caught at the Landing. The leopard shark (so named because of its spotted appearance) and the flat shark are worthless, except for their fins, which are sold to Chinamen. The Mongols make delicious soup from shark fins, and it is also said that they make excellent combs from the same material. The oil-yielding shark we failed to obtain the name of. Each shark yields about two gallons of oil. This oil is sold at retail for fifty cents a gallon, and makes excellent sheep-wash. As we have stated, the season will continue for four months, and as it is now the season of the year when people are casting about for some resort at which to pass a few days, we suggest that a visit to the ocean would be the proper thing, especially when the attraction of a bay, swarming with sharks, presents itself. California Fruits in Eastern Markets. S. F. Alba: At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Western Refrigerator Car Company of San Francisco, on the 18th inst., the following gentlemen were elected officers: A. T. Spotts, President; Robert Williamson, Vice-President; Bank of California, Treasurer; Bernard Lande, Secretary. This Company is formed for the purpose of dealing in California perishable products, such as fruit, fish, etc., in Eastern markets, and transporting the same by patent refrigerator cars, expressly built for this purpose, which patent the company have purchased, and have also built several cars, two of which are now at the Central Pacific Railroad Company's freight depot, at the foot of Fourth street, in this city. In order to test the efficacy of the cars to the entire satisfaction of those interested upon this Coast, a car loaded by W. R. Strong & Co., of Sacramento,(of which firm Mr. R. Williamson, Vice-President), is a partner.) with fruit was forwarded October 27th, 1876, to St. Louis, where it arrived six days thereafter in prime condition, and where the contents were disposed of in small quantities, in order to test the preservative qualities of the car, and the last of the grapes were sold in good condition thirty-nine days from the date of leaving Sacramento, which fully demonstrates that fruit can be shipped in these cars on ordinary freight trains. Another car was sent to Los Angeles and loaded with carecass mutton, which arrived in this city by freight train in first-class condition, and was kept partially loaded for one week in the car upon the track as a test. Having satisfactorily stood all tests, the company intend the regular shipment of California products in these cars East, thus making sure and advantageous outlet for fruits, enabling our Eastern neighbors to partake of luscious grapes, figs, early strawberries, and salmon etc., at moderates prices and at all seasons, and conveying to our shores shad and all perishable products from the Atlantic Coast. Some time ago, in Tunis, a Sicilian athlete of Rinaldo's circus excited general admiration by his manly beauty and feats of strength. There is an unmistakable struggle during the latter operation. The sharks are generally about from six to seven feet in length, and weigh about one hundred and fifty pounds. Of course, afish of this size possessed of considerable strength, and it is not often that one man can manage the caught monster. At such times assistance is invoked, and it occasionally requires the united strength of three or four men to place the victim on terra firma. Three kinds of shark are caught at the Landing. The leopard shark (so named because of its spotted appearance) and the flat shark are worthless, except for their fins, which are sold to Chinamen. The Mongols make delicious soup from shark fins, and it is also said that they make excellent combs from the same material. The oil-yielding shark we failed to obtain the name of. Each shark yields about two gallons of oil. This oil is sold at retail for fifty cents a gallon, and makes excellent sheep-wash. As we have stated,the season will continue for four months,and as it is nowthe seasonoftheyearwhenpeoplearecastingaboutforsomeresortatwhichpassa fewdays,theseattersaredisposedoftosmallfish,fishetc.,inEasternmarkets,andtransportingthesamebypatentrefrigeratorcars，expresslybuiltforthispurpose,mPatienthavepurchased,andhavealsobuiltseveralcars,twoofwhicharenowattheCentralPacificRailroadCompany'sfreightdepot.atthefootofFourthstreet.inthiscity.Inordertotesttheefficacyofthecarstotheentiresatisfactionofthedoseinteresteduponthethiscoast,acarloadedbyW.R.Strong&Co.,ofSacramento,(ofwhichfirmMr.R.Williamson,Vice-President),ispartner.)withfruitwasforwardedOctober27th，1876，toSt.Louis，whereitarrivedsixdaysthereafterinprimecondition,andwherethecontentsweredisposedofinsmallquantities，inordertotheintestethepreservativesqualitiesofthecar,andthelastofthegrapeswere Soldingoodconditionthirty-ninedaysfromthedateofleavingSacramento，whichfullydemonstratesthatfruitcanbeshippedinthecarsonordinaryfreighttrains.AnothercarwassenttosLosAngelesandloadedwithcarecassmutton，whicharrivedinthiscitybyfreighttraininfirstclasscondition,andwaskeptpartiallyloadedforoneweekinthecaruponthetrackasaste试.Havingsatisfactorilystoodalltests,thecompanyintendtheregularshipmentofCaliforniaproductsinthecarsEast,bushmakingourEasternneighborstotartakeoflusciousgrapesfigs,carlystrawberries,andsalmonetc.,atmoderatespricesandatallseasons,andconveyingtotheshoresshadandallperishableproductsfromtheAtlanticCoast. 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Hayes Temperance Society." Resolutions were adopted enduring the sentiment of Mrs. Hayes regarding election for election in certain contests but none business for his constituents but really it is believed to look over the Speakership field with a view of ascertaining his chances for election in certain contests but no doubt that Wade does great justice to the President and we can't forget that he was scarceely less fierce in his denunciation of Lincoln and on grounds not wholly dissimilar. THE LOUISIANA SENATORSHIP. NEW ORDER Judge H.M. Spafford was nominated yesterday by the Democratic caucus for United States Senator. In an interview yesterday Judge H.M. Spafford was nominated yesterday by the Democratic caucus for United States Senator. A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A salute for this president A salute for this president A salute for this president A salute for this president A salute for this president A salute for this president A salute for this president A salute for this president A salute for this president A salute for this president A salute for this president A salute for this president A salute for this president A salute for this president A salute FOR THE NEW ORDER Judge H.M. Spafford was nominated yesterday by the Democratic caucus for United States Senator. In an interview yesterday Judge H.M. Spafford was nominated yesterday by the Democratic caucus for United States Senator. A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A SalUTE FOR THE NEW ORDER Judge H.M. Spafford was nominated yesterday by the Democratic caucus for United States Senator. In an interview yesterday Judge H.M. Spafford was nominated yesterday by the Democratic caucus for United States Senator. A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A Salute for this president A SalUTE FOR THIS NEW ORDER Judge H.M. Spafford was nominated yesterday by the Democratic caucus for United States Senator. In an interview yesterday Judge H.M. Spafford was nominated yesterday by the Democratic caucus for United States Senator. A Salute FOR THIS NEW ORDER Judge H.M. Spafford was nominated yesterday by the Democratic caucus for United States Senator. In an interview yesterday Judge H.M. Spafford was nominated yesterday by the Democratic caucus for United States Senator. A SALUTE FOR THIS NEW ORDER Judge H.M. Spafford was nominated yesterday by the Democratic caucus for United States Senator. In an interview yesterday Judge H.M. Spafford was nominated yesterday by the Democratic caucus for United States Senator. A SALUTE FOR THIS NEW ORDER Judge H.M. Spafford was nominated yesterday by the Democratic caucus for United States Senator. In an interview yesterday Judge H.M. Spafford was nominated yesterday by the Democratic caucus for United States Senator. A SALUTE FOR THIS NEW ORDER Judge H.M.SPAFFORD IS NOMINATED YESTERDAY BY THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCS FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR. In an interview yesterday Judge H.M.SPAFFORD IS NOMINATED YESTERDAY BY THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCS FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR. A SALUTE FOR THIS NEW ORDER Judge H.M.SPAFFORD IS NOMINATED YESTERDAY BY THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCS FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR. In an interview yesterday Judge H.M.SPAFFORD IS NOMINATED YESTERDAY BY THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCS FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR. A SALUTE FOR THIS NEW ORDER Judge H.M.SPAFFORD IS NOMINATED YESTERDAY BY THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCS FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR. In an interview yesterday Judge H.M.SPAFFORD IS NOMINATED YESTERDAY BY THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCS FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR. A SALUTE FOR THIS NEW ORDER Judge H.M.SPAFFORD IS NOMINATED YESTERDAY BY THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCS FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR. In an interview yesterday Judge H.M.SPAFFORD IS NOMINATED YESTERDAY BY THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCS FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR. A SALUTE FOR THIS NEW ORDER Judge H.M.SPAFFORD IS NOMINATED YESTERDAY BY THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCS FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR. In an interview yesterday Judge H.M.SPAFFORD IS NOMINATED YESTERDAY BY THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCS FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR. A SALUTE FOR THIS NEW ORDER Judge Among the large trees a broad platform has been erected. Hither after dinner gather the active ones to find pleasure and weariness in the social dance. The writer is not an adept in this accomplishment, and cannot believe that some methods of carrying on this amusement are wise or proper. But if ever the practice is to be followed, a "time to dance" is best chosen when in daylight, and in the presence of parents and friends the lazy path is trod. But after all, it does seem as if it were a legitimate question as to how elevating the close hug of the waltz, whether by day or night, can be. Many of the party spent the time in various games, in trips to the village, in jaunts to the top of the hill, and in quiet walks and talks where two are company and three a crowd. If you saw a couple of the dominies playing "puss in the corner," and "throw the handkerchief," you would be sure that theology had not dried up their vivacity, nor had their youthful feelings abated. SAN RAFael Lies in sight of the grounds, and is one of the prettiest places that the writer has seen in California. It nestles as sweetly among the hills as if nature had made the place on purpose. The mountains to sea-ward keep off fogs and cold winds. Her air is warm and balmy, and almost as enjoyable as the constant atmosphere of Anaheim. At half past 5 the weary, joyful group were at the depot, and ready for home, yet the young people were not so tired nor so full of joy that they could not labor for more. Many were as eager for a dance on the return steamer, as when they sailed in the morning. We reached the city about 7 p.m., and ready to vote with unanimous voice the excursion a success. The writer heard OLD ACQUAINTANCES' Names called as he passed the engine of the train, on the way to the boat, and turning, found the familiar faces of Mr. and Mrs. Polhemus, formerly of Anaheim, who had come down on the engine to see the jolly company of pilots-nicers. The air or successes of life in San Rafael must have been exceedingly anspicious, for both were looking very well and happy. THE BLESSING OF BEING OUT OF DEBT. Many of your readers will be glad to learn with careless mutton, which arrived in this city by freight train in first-class condition, and was kept partially loaded for one week in the car upon the track as a test. Having satisfactorily stood all tests, the company intend the regular shipment of California products in these cars East, thus making a sure and advantageous outlet for fruits, enabling our Eastern neighbors to partake of luscious grapes, figs, early strawberries, and salmon, etc., at moderates prices and at all seasons, and conveying to our shores shad and all perishable products from the Atlantic Coast. Some time ago, in Tunis, a Sicilian athlete of Rinaldo's circus excited general admiration by his manly beauty and feats of strength. He was in the habit of overcoming a lion during the performance, which, however, was trained to succumb. The Bey of Tunis, sent him an offer of a thousand ducats if he would kill a lion which he possessed. The proposal was accepted, and on the day appointed, the Bey and a large company gathered around the pit where the lion was kept. The beast had been three days without food, and was ferocious. The iron door of the pit opened, but instead of the athlete, a trembling dog was thrown forward, which timely took refuge in a corner. The lion, who was at a distance, turned in surprise at the humble intruder. His tail ceased to lash his sides, his roars ceased, and he sat, with paws extended, contemplating his victim. Propelling himself forward upon his belly, he finally made a spring. The dog, however, who had watched him with a vigilant eye, sprang in the opposite direction. The lion seemed astonished at missing his prey, but after rolling over a few times, made another jump, which was also avoided. Pity for the dog induced the Bey to order a cord to be lowered for him, and while the lion was gyrating preparatory to a renewed spring, the dog intelligently seized the cord with his teeth, and was drawn up. As he ascended, the lion sprang again, but was too late. At this moment the Sicilian appeared, calm and fearless. He was in a rich circus costume, and carried a heavy mace. He took the position previously occupied by the dog. At first the lion did not preceive him, but, on turning his eye, expressed a vague quietude. He slowly withdrew a few steps, watching his enemy with a furtive and side-long glance. The Sicilian, on the contrary, looked straight in his eye, and watched every movement. The lion evidently had misgivings, but impelled by hunger, sprang upon the man with a terrible roar. The Sicilian slipped aside with agility, and before the paws of the lion touched the ground, a violent blow from the mace upon the head laid him insensible. The mace was raised for the death blow, when the Bey interposed. He offered the man another thousand for the life of the beast. It was accepted, and the lion was allowed to live. The French Government is forming a third division of corvettes to proceed to the Levant for the protection of French subjects. Louisiana Republicans will support the Administration. New Orleans, April 25. The following letter has been forwarded to the President: New Orleans, April 24—The undersigned Republicans of Louisiana deem it their duty to assure you that, although they had hoped and expected that a different conclusion would have been arrived at in the settlement of the Louisiana question, yet they are satisfied you acted for what, in your judgment, was promotive of the best interests of the whole country. We are consequently resolved to carry out in good faith the settlement, and accord to the Nicholls government our recognition and support, relying on it to carry out in good faith its pledges to the people of this State. We do not understand that you, in the slightest degree, in this matter abandon Republican principles. If you desire to promote the interest of the Republican party, the legitimate offspring of the old Whig party, through which we cherish the expectation that you will advocate our internal improvement interest in Government aid for the lovers, the Southern Pacific Railroad, the outlet of the Mississippi river, and for such other public works as are necessary to assist in developing the resources of our State and of the whole country—relying on your aid in this and all other matters tending to produce peace, concord and prosperity in our State—we will give to your administration our cordial support. We remain, most respectfully, yours, ete. (Signed) John Ray, R. M. Searcy, Elbert Gautt, Lewis Desmarris, R. T. Posey, T. A. Benton, F. A. Walfley, James Forsythe, Edward Fulton, Charles S. Merrit, E. H. Riddel, W. J. Q. Baker, O. H. Brewater, H. C. Meyers, Percy Baker. Rejoicing in New Orleans. WASHINGTON, April 25. Hon. Wayne McVeigh, member of the Louisiana Commission, now in this city, has received the following: NEW ORLEANS, April 24. The national colors are displayed profusely in our streets and on shipping. A salute of one hundred guns has been fired, and 20,000 people are on the streets. The police force will disappear from the St. Louis Hotel to-night, except a small force to protect the property of the State. The Private Secretary of Governor Nicholls, with the Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate and House, will take possession of the buildings at nine o'clock to-morrow morning. Everything is amicably arranged." national act, which stated the extreme limit of our peaceful demands; but our expectation was not fulfilled. The Porte did not defer to this unanimous wish of Christian Europe and did not adhere to the conclusions of the protocol. Having exhausted pacific efforts, we are compelled by the haughty obstinacy of the Porte, to proceed to more decisive acts, feeling that equity and our own dignity enjoin it by her refusal. Turkey places us under the necessity of having to resort to arms. Profoundly convinced of the justice of our cause and humbly committing ourselves to the grace and help of the Most High, we make known to our faithful subjects that that moment, foreseen when we pronounced the words to which all Russia responded with complete unanimity, has now arrived. We expressed our intention to act independently when deemed necessary and when Russian honor should demand it. Now, invoking the blessing of God upon our valiant armies, we give them the order to cross the frontier. ALEXANDER. Sentence of the Chico Incendiaries. OROVILLE, Cal., April 25. The Chico incendiaries were called for sentence this morning, and were disposed of as follows: H. T. Jones, 20 years; James Fay, 10 years; A. Slaughter, 10 years; Holdenbaum, 5 years. Washington Notes. WASHINGTON, April 26. Morton will urge the passage of his bill to change the manner of electing the President and Vice President. Mrs. Sarah Davis, who has shaken hands with every President, called on Hayes to-day. The President says of Blaine's and Wade's alleged opposition that he does not see how these gentlemen are going to make their opposition effective. They cannot thwart the President's personal plans, for he has none. He would not be hurt by a refusal to confirm his nominations, for he will make none except for the public interest. If the Senate seated Kellogg, it would not be a reversal of his decision as to who was Governor of Louisiana. He had not decided that question, but only lift it to decide itself without Federal interference. What Stephens Thinks... Report of Commissioners. Chicago, April 25. The Tribune's Washington special says the Commissioners believe that no Southern Democrat will vote for a Republican Speaker. They expect a generous support for the President from many Democrats, for all measures relating to his Southern policy, but the organization of the House is too valuable for them to deprive themselves of. The Commission has submitted to the President a report of about twenty pages, describing the sourced and uncompromising spirit of both sides in New Orleans, giving details of the various interviews, and their final results. The report also gives accurately the claims of both parties, regarding the power of the Returning Board in the Electoral and State votes. Endorses Hayes. Washington, April 25. Colonel Thomas B. Keogh, Chairman of the North Carolina Republican State Committee, is out in a letter announcing his support of President Hayes' Southern policy. A New State. Yankton, April 25. Movements are making to secure a State Organization. Meetings have been held by the respective parties all over the State. A Salute for the "Restored Union." Memphis, Tenn., April 25. A Salute of thirty-eight guns for the restored Union was fired at four o'clock yesterday afternoon, followed by a Presidential salute of twenty-one guns, ex-Confederate and ex-Union soldiers participating. A Gale at Galveston. Galveston, April 25. A very severe gale lasting fifteen minutes, during which the wind blew at the rate of 63 miles an hour, prevailed this morning and did considerable damage, knocking the shipping about, unroofing houses, etc. Russia's Manifesto. St. Petersburg, April 24. In the manifesto to the Russian army and people, promulgated to-day, the Czar declares that, in view of the rejection of the protocol and the obstinate refusal of the Porte to yield to the just demands of Europe, the moment had arrived for Russia to act independently. The following is the text of the manifesto: Our faithful and beloved subjects know the strong interest we have received the following: New Orleans, April 24. The national colors are displayed profusely in our streets and on shipping. A salute of one hundred guns has been fired, and 20,000 people are on the streets. The police force will disappear from the St. Louis Hotel to night, except a small force to protect the property of the State. The Private Secretary of Governor Nicholls, with the Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate and House, will take possession of the buildings at nine o'clock to morrow morning. Everything is amicably arranged." What Stephens Thinks. Washington, April 25. Alexander H. Stephens, in an interview last night, expressed the opinion that, as the policy of President Hayes is enforced, one by one those claiming against him will hush their noise, abandon their opposition and fall into line of the advancing columns. He further said: "For myself, for the first time in twenty years, I see a hopeful future for our common country. Black men and white men stand equal before the law, the affairs of the State are to be governed by local authority, federal action is to be confined within its constitutional restrictions. There is dawning a most glorious future." Advance in Wheat. Chicago, April 26. On account of the European war news the markets on the Board of Trade are active and prices higher. June wheat opened this morning at $1.80, an advance of twenty-two cents since Monday. The Grand Duke's Proclamation. Jassy, April 26. The Grand Duke Nicholas, in his proclamation to Romania, says: "By order of the Czar, my army destined to combat the Turks, enters your territory, which has before joyfully received Russian armies. I declare that we come as friends, desirous only of furthering your welfare and hoping to find among you such noble sentiments as your ancestors displayed towards the Russian armies in former wars against the Turks. The passage of the Russian army through your territory will occupy only a short time. I invite you to pursue your usual vocations and provide our army with means to satisfy their requirements. I have taken measures to enable the military treasury to pay without delay for all purchases. The army will never disturb your tranquility. Our ancestors shed their blood for your liberty, and I believe that we have a right to require your support for the army which is crossing your territory, for the sole purpose of helping the unhappy Christians of Turkey, whose distress has aroused the pity of Russia and all Europe." Germany Watching France. Berlin, April 26. Von Moltke's speech attracts as much attention as the Russian manifesto. It is generally assumed that he intended to tell the French that Germany is watching their armament; that she cannot conceive that their immense military efforts aim at anything else. Russia's Manifesto. St. Petersburg, April 24. In the manifesto to the Russian army and people, promulgated to-day, the Czar declares that, in view of the rejection of the protocol and the obstinate refusal of the Porte to yield to the just demands of Europe, the moment had arrived for Russia to act independently. The following is the text of the manifesto: Our faithful and beloved subjects know the strong interest we have constantly felt in the destinies of the oppressed Christian population of Turkey. Our desire to ameliorate and assuage their lot has been shared by the whole Russian nation, which now shows itself ready to bear fresh sacrifices to alleviate the position of the Christians in the Balkan Peninsula. The blood and property of our faithful subjects have always been dear to us, and our whole reign attests our constant solicitude to preserve to Russia the benefit of peace. This solicitude never failed to actuate us during the deplorable events which occurred in Herzegovina, Bosnia and Bulgaria. Our object before all was to effect the amelioration of the position of Christians in the East by means of peaceful negotiations and in concert with the great European Powers, our allies and friends. For two years we have made increased efforts to induce the Porte to effect such reforms as would protect Christians in Bosnia, Herezegovina and Bulgaria from the arbitrary measures at the local authorities. The accomplishment of these reforms was absolutely stipulated by the anterior engagements contracted by the Porte toward all of Europe. Our efforts, supported by diplomatic representations made in common with other governments, have not, however, attained their object. The Porte remained unshaken in its formal refusal of any effective guarantee for the security of its Christian subjects, and has rejected the conclusions of the Constantinople Conference. Wishing to essay every possible means of conciliation in order to persuade the Porte, we proposed to the other Cabinets to draw up a special protocol, comprising the most essential conditions of the Constantinople Conference, and to invite the Turkish Government to adhere to this inter- Germany Watching France. Berlin, April 28. Von Moltke's speech attracts as much attention as the Russian manifesto. It is generally assumed that he intended to tell the French that Germany is watching their armament; that she cannot conceive that their immense military efforts aim at anything else save revenge at the first opportunity, and warning her that Germany will not allow her to profit by the Oriental trouble for the possible pursuit of anti-Tentonic plans. "What makes us poor?" inquires an exchange. Can't answer for you, but big appetite, poor game of billiards, and small salary are the trouble down this way. Ask us something hard. Half the fools in the United States think they can beat the doctors at curing the sick; two-thirds of them are sure they can beat the ministers preaching the gospel; and all of them know they can beat the editors editing the papers. A New York taxidermist is stuffing a lion for P. T. Barnum inside of which he is placing machinery that will cause the beast to roar loud enough to be heard two miles. It will be mounted on a chariot, and a steam engine will move the animal to utterance. Boston, April 22—The case of Stephen Cox, the boy of six years who was shot and killed yesterday by Dudley Kimball, four and a half years old, not six, as at first reported, is the general theme to-day. It is conceded that young Kimball fired the fatal shot with a well-defined motive to do injury, but it seems incredible that he could have realized the full extent of the act. C. G. Lissington, C. W. Humphreys & Linington, Real Estate Agents, SEARCHERS OF RECORDS, AND MONEY BOOKERS; Office, No. 42 Main Street, Handsa Ana, Los Angeles County, Cal. Los Angeles negotiated on liberal terms. All minds of legal papers carefully drawn. Collections made and remitted promptly. H. M. MITCHELL, Attorney at Law, Office-Boom No. 55, Temple Block, Los Angeles.