anaheim-gazette 1877-04-28

WEEKLY GAZETTE. Published Every Saturday. MELROSE & ATHEARN, EDITORS AND PROPRIETORS. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: One year ... $3.00 Six months ... 2.00 Three months ... 1.00 TRANSMIT ADVERTISING: STACK 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 1 square ... $1.00 squares ... 2.00 2 squares ... 3.00 2 squares ... 4.00 4 squares ... 6.00 All legal advertisements must be paid for before publication on the Saturday following. THE DAILY GAZETTE IS PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING, (MONDAY&EXCEPTION). It contains the latest telegraph and general news, and its local intelligence is always fresh and complete. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: For one year, in advance ... $10.00 For six months ... 5.00 For three months ... 2.50 Single copies ... 10 By Carrier, 25 cents per week, payable weekly. TOWN AND COUNTY DIRECTORY TOWN BOARD OF TRUSTEES: John Fiseher, Chairman; J. H. Yocum, A. Langenberger; R. Heimann, Tim Boege TOWN OFFICERS: Treasurer Theo Rimpan Assessor Geo F. Miles Marshal L. Wartenberg Recorder A. Paley Clark of Board of Trustees M. L. Wicks POST-OFFICE DIRECTORY: Northern and Eastern malls arrive at 6:30 p.m. Leave at 6:30 a.m. Mall closes at 9 p.m. Southern mall arrives at 10:30 p.m. Mall closes at 6 p.m. W. M. Higginss, P. M. COUNTY OFFICERS: District Judge T Sepulveda County Judge H. K. S. O Melveny Sheriff D Alexander County Clerk A. W Potts Recorder C. E. Miles Treasurer F P. F Temple Auditor A. E Sepulveda District Attorney R Hadwah Court Commissioner G. C Gibbs Assessor A. W Ryan Surveyor T J Ellis The following was added to section 7 of ordinance XIII: It shall be unlawful for a person to stake, picket or otherwise fasten any animal so that while so fastened it may cross or obstruct the driving way of any street or road. Every person so offending shall be fined in a sum not exceeding twenty dollars. It was moved and seconded that the Marshal be instructed on the recurrence of any turmoil or disorderly outburst in a house of any character, that the said Marshal shall if necessary summon help and arrest all persons found in said house and hold them for examination. Special instructions were given to the Marshal respecting the issuance of liquor licenses. It was moved and seconded that the Water Company be allowed the use of the Town Hall for their meetings. The Board adjourned to meet on the first Friday in May. EDS. GAZETTE:—Why is it that good steak can be had in Los Angeles at 7 cents per pound, and that a very tough article costs 10 cents in Anaheim, and most other things in the same difference in price? BEAFEATER. EDS. GAZETTE:—Having been allowed the privilege of reading the above ere its consignment to the waste-basket, on behalf of the assailed party I "rise to explain." Beef-Eater (due regard for Webster forbids my spelling the word just as he does) complains that good steak can be had in Los Angeles for seven cents per pound. Without really desiring to question B. E.'s veracity or voracity either, yet I will gladly wager him several pounds of our best steak that they do not sell good steak in Los Angeles at the price he mentions. If he is really desirous of learning the price of meats in Los Angeles, he can readily do so by applying to Look, who has one of the printed price lists adopted by the Los Angeles butchers. By it he will find the price of meat there to range from ten to twenty cents, while here in Anaheim the range is from five to twelve and one half cts. I have not the remotest idea who Beefeater is, but from his method of attack I cannot help thinking him to be either some party whose mode of payment is tougher than the meat dealt out to him, or one who expects to receive a bit's worth every time for ten cents. If I am entirely at fault, then I am willing to stand corrected. Until then, ADIOS. [FROM SUNDAY'S DAILY.] Kleinigkeiten. [FROM SATURDAY'S DAILY.] Mayor Bryant, of San Francisco, is rusticating at Andrews Station. Mr. F. Bowley has discontinued the delivery of milk in this place. Mr. Talton Hill will hereafter assist in the management of the Anaheim Hotel. Eleven cars were sent down from Los Angeles last night to be loaded with live stock for San Francisco. We were favored yesterday with a call from Hon. T. D. Mott, and his guests, U. S. Marshal Marcellus and his Deputy, Mr. Dunlap. The case of the People vs. Mary Brown was dismissed yesterday on motion of the prosecution, who despaired of securing a conviction. Mr. Goodman, who is now in San Francisco, has sent down an immense quantity of goods, among which some elegant silk patterns are especially conspicuous. Fifty huge cases, filled with every imaginable kind of goods, arrived in one shipment. The following items are taken from the Los Nietos Valley Courier: A meeting of the citizens of this neighborhood will be held in this place to-day, to take measures for the selection of a suitable site for a school building. Other matters will also come up for learning the price of meats in Los Angeles, he can readily do so by applying to Look, who has one of the printed price lists adopted by the Los Angeles butchers. By it he will find the price of meat there to range from ten to twenty cents, while here in Anaheim the range is from five to twelve and one half cts. I have not the remotest idea who Beefeater is, but from his method of attack I cannot help thinking him to be either some party whose mode of payment is tougher than the meat dealt out to him, or one who expects to receive a bit's worth every time for ten cents. If I am entirely at fault, then I am willing to stand corrected. Until then, Amios. [FROM SUNDAY'S DAILY.] Pacheco's commission as Congressman from this District has been duly signed. M. L. Goodman returned from San Francisco last night. The railroad company find it difficult to furnish cars for freight at the Anaheim depot as fast as they can be used. There is feed enough on Warner’s Ranch to support one hundred thousand head of stock through the year. It is rumored that only two of the sales made at the wool auction sales in San Francisco on the 17th were genuine. The following freight was shipped in the Orizaba: 82 bales wool, 5 pipes wine, 1 pipe brandy, 4 boxes eggs, 3 pkga Iron Punch. Deputy Assessor Lockhart informs us that over one thousand tons of hay will be raised in the vicinity of Westminster this year. The Board of Trustees of the Anaheim Water Company organized yesterday by the election of F. A. Korn, President; A. Bittner, Vice President; John Fischer, Secretary; J. P. Zeyn, Treasurer. The following freight was shipped from the depot this morning: One box wine; 34 bales wool, sixty sacks flour, 4 bales hay, 30 pkgs household goods, 156 sacks barley, 1 coach. Freight for the following persons was received at Anaheim Landing per steamer Orizaba April 21: D Cooper, 1 bbl mse; Goodman & Rimpau, 10 cases dry-goods, D Goldsmith, 2 cases coffee; N Gray, 1 bbl liquor; P Granet, 3 barrels liquor. J P Zeyn, 3 empty bbls; W C Co, 350 sacks flour, 9 pkgs mdse. Freight for the following persons was received at the depot last night: J Jordlan, 10 pkgs mdse; Hinde's Brewery, 12 beer kegs; King, 4 kegs; A G Beebe, 3 boxes soap; Cahen & Willard, 28 pkgs mdse; MJ Bundy, 20 pkgs mdse; J S Hayward, 1 box tin plates; L Goldsmith, 3 cases crackers; H K, 1 empty pipe; E M C, 1 bale sacks; P Davis & Bro, 25 cases coal oil. Express: The assignees under the State law have transferred the assets of Temple & Workman to Mr. G. E. Long, the assignee elected by the creditors under the general bankrupt law. By this action of the old assignes the affairs of the late bank are handled in the hands of Mr. Long. Eds. Gazette. We had to assist at the practising excebral brass band on Sunday, and pleased to note a great improvement marching and playing. Should as well in Santa Ana, where the Thursday, Anaheim ought to be young new composing the ban their skilful teacher. Pursuant to a call published at a meeting of voters was held Hall last night for the purpose a ticket to be voted for at the municipal election. As will be seen of votes cast there was quite dance. J. M. Guinn was elected Chancellors for Trustees having ballot was taken with the followiTotal number of votes cast, Zeyn Kirby Langenberger Reiser Yocum Tim Boege Rimpan Bittner Mossman Halberstadt And a number of scattering Kirby, Langenberger, Reiser, Boege were declared the no Convention. Mr. Rimpau was nominated for Treasurer. For Assessor, 51 votes were H. Blanken Geo. F. Miles A. W. Steinhart Scattering There being a tie between Miken another ballot was made before it was taken a motion carried that Steinhart, having number of votes, be dropped,the second ballot was to give votes and Miles 33 votes, Blanken the nominee. Messrs. Wartenberg, Payne were nominated for Marshall ballot was taken Mr. Lynil convention in behalf of Warhe characterized as an able and defended his good name persions which he said had been in connection with the Romoaffair. The following is the speech—we beg pardon—ballot Total number of votes cast. Wartenberg Payne Pullen The convention then adjourned BY TELEGRAPHY Suit Against Los Angeles San Francisco In the 19th District Court Westly and Mary E. Robertt against the city of Los Angeles set forth in the complaint that land in Los Angeles and that Mr. Goodman, who is now in San Francisco, has sent down an immense quantity of goods, among which some elegant silk patterns are especially conspicuous. Fifty huge cases, filled with every imaginable kind of goods, arrived in one shipment. The following items are taken from the Los Nietos Valley Courier: A meeting of the citizens of this neighborhood will be held in this place to-day, to take measures for the selection of a suitable site for a school building. Other matters will also come up for consideration before the meeting... We understand that the late furious wind injured corn plantations in many localities where the corn had got a fair start, by drifting the loose soil and sweeping it over the corn. It is thought some patches may have to be replanted... The trustees of Silver school district are advertising, in a Los Angeles paper, for two teachers—male and female, offering $80 for the former and $50 for the latter. We fully believe no competent teacher would accept such salary. The Weekly Gazette, issued this morning, is well filled with interesting reading matter. In contains, besides the regular editorial and local matter, a column of Sunday Morning Chit-Chat; a communication in reference to a pork-packing house; a communication from A. G. Cook on the desirability of raising canary seed and broom corn; a full account of the murder of Miguel Romo; an essay on the benefits of irrigation, read before the Centralia Farmers' Club; a very interesting letter from our San Francisco correspondent; several columns of correspondence from our correspondents at Westminster, Orange and Santa Ana; thermometrical record of the week, and twelve columns of miscellaneous matter and short stories. Three copies of the Gazette, in single wrappers ready for mailing, cost only twenty-five cents. Send copies to your friends. Meeting of Trustees. An adjourned meeting of Trustees was held in the Town Hall yesterday. Section 4 ordinance IX was amended so as to read: Every circus company for each performance shall pay ten dollars, and every scrobatic company for each performance shall pay $5. Section 4, ordinance XI was also amended. [From Tuesday's Daily.] Circus companies have to pay a tax of $75 a day in Los Angeles. The band serenaded Messrs. Reiser and Langenberger last night. Wm. Wilson, of Los Angeles, died in that city on Saturday morning, aged 70 years. He had lived in Los Angeles since 1852. Express: The assignees under the State law have transferred the assets of Temple & Workman to Mr. G. E. Long, the assignee elected by the creditors under the general bankrupt law. By this action of the old assigness the affairs of the late bank are placed altogether in the hands of Mr. Long, and withdrawn from tedious and expensive litigation. Under his able and careful management, we have every confidence that, if there is any way in which the affairs of this estate can be wound up speedily, so that the creditors can be paid off, it will be adopted. The Los Angeles Star of yesterday has a long and interesting article concerning "Goldsmith Maid," which all lovers of the turf should read. The Maid, we learn from the article spoken of, was foaled in New Jersey on April 9th, 1857. As a colt she was not looked upon with much favor, and was not broken to harness until she entered maturity. When eight years of age she was sold for $350. She was again sold, some time after, to Allen Goldsmith, for $750, and with him the development of her speed began. In her first race she made a record of 2:36. In 1867 she was taken in hand by Budd Doble, the celebrated driver and present owner. In the course of her turf career she has won 111 heats in harness in 2:20 or better, out of 154, by all horses combined, or more than two-thirds, and her record of 2:14 is the fastest of all. This is exclusive of 7 heats trotted against time, in which she beat 2:20 but failed to win. Since passing into Budd Doble's hands she has trotted 123 races, winning $9. Justice Crockett also dissected an opinion, but he did not signing card in connection with Wigginton's lawyer then asking mandate to compel County Clerk change his report so as to make the canvass made by the Board Submitted. Pacheco's law now of their final success, in time. There are myriads of swallows on the plains near town—more than has ever been seen before. Montgomery Queen's circus vill visit Los Angeles on the 7th of next month, and will exhibit in Anaheim immediately thereafter. There can be no doubt that the great rotting contest on Friday and Saturday will be witnessed by a great many people from this end of the county. Our fellow townsman, Mr. Theo. Lynill, has been requested to become a candidate for the legislature. He declines however, positively, preferring to let his chances run two years longer. We learn that the blackbirds are very destructive in Los Nietos, and give farmers as much trouble as if they were grasshoppers. One man has had to replant his corn patch, the blackbirds having totally destroyed that first planted. The following freight was shipped from the depot this morning: 1 bbl 1 case Cal. wine, 1 sack tongues, 1 box mdse, 2 cars barley, 1 car lumber, 14 bales wool, 1 sack hinges, 70 sacks barley, 1 box tobacco, 19 sacks potatoes, 1 belle faucets, 1 keg, 640 sheep, 130 cattle. Freight for the following persons was received at the depot last night: Alward Brost Co., 1 butter box; Webster, Howe & Co., 1 butter box; J Kenning, 2 butter boxes; J H Bennett, 1 box plants; Mr. Hemphell, 1 bale trees; W H Spurgeon, 6 pkgs sacks; E K Green, 1 pkg iron. Eds. Gazette. We had the pleasure of assisting at the practising excursion of our grass band on Sunday, and were greatly pleased to note a great improvement in the marching and playing. Should our band do as well in Santa Ana, where they will play on Thursday, Anaheim ought to be proud of the young men composing the band as well as their skilful teacher. Pursuant to a call published in the Gazette, a meeting of voters was held at Kroeger's Hall last night for the purpose of nominating a ticket to be voted for at the coming muni- Louisiana Affairs. New Orleans, April 19. The Commissioners believe the end of their labors is near. They strennously endeavored to secure one Legialature by common consent. A reunion would be nominal and nearly valueless unless accompanied by a good degree of real reconciliation and harmonious purpose. They believe the National Government desired to accept what Louisiana should present, rather than to dictate what Louisiana should do. They have striven not so much for detailed plans of any description as to soothe the passionate feeling and create a desire for peace and union. They all speak with respect of the personal bearing of both Packard and Nicholls. The letter of Nicholls appears to please them greatly, and they speak of him as an honorable soldier, whose sincerity and high courage cannot be doubted. Unquestionably he will do his utmost to carry out the policy to which he so frankly commits himself. He is sustained by the best moral and intellectual elements of his party. A large number of Republicans have from the beginning accepted his Governorship as inevitable, and have said that it would not only bring present peace, but make a great step forward in the protection of the people, and surely lead to a re-organization of parties, under which all sides would, as a matter both of policy and duty, protect the personal and political rights of all voters. The Conservatives are in good spirits over the present aspect of affairs. Lecture by Train. Philadelphia, April 19. George Francis Train lectured to a small audience last night. His theme was the Greenback party, but he barely mentioned that subject. He devoted an hour and a half to a recital of his personal exploits and a criticism of the newspapers. He asserted that he had a claim of $1,000,000 against the Pacific-Railroad, and that he will have the company in the hands of a receiver in ninety days or as soon as Jay Gould fails. He promised in his lecture to give the truth concerning the New York ring frauds, including the names of some New York papers which got $500,000 divided among them. BY THE RIGHT FILE, MARCH! whether I remember what I said in favor of President Hayes in my endeavor to procure his nomination at the Cincinnati Convention. I do remember it, after what has since transpired, with an indignation and bitterness of soul that I never felt before. You know with what untiring zeal I labored for the emancipation of the slaves of the South and to procure justice for them before and during the term I was in Congress, and I supposed that Governor Hayes was in full accord with me on this subject, but I have been deceived, betrayed and even humiliated, by the course he has taken, to a degree that I have not language to express. During the first month of his administration we find him closeted with two of the worst and most malignant enemies of the colored race that can be found in all that slave-cursed region; consulting with those malefactors as to how he can best put those colored people under the iron heel of their most bitter enemies—and reduce them to a condition infinitely worse than before they were made free. I feel that to have emancipated these people and then to leave them unprotected would be a crime as infamous as to have reduced them to slavery when they were free; and Hayes do this to men who have, at the hazard of their lives, given him their votes, without which he never could have had the power to do this terrible injustice, shows that he no doubt meditates the destruction of the party that elected him. A contemplation of all this fills me with amazement and inexpressible indignation, and my only consolation is that better men than I ever pretended to be have, in like manner, been deceived. Some have attempted to excuse him by saying that he means well, but hell is paved with just such good intentions. Truly yours, B. F. Wade. The Situation in Louisiana. New Orleans, April 23. There is no apparent change in the situation since last night. It is believed that Packard will remain in the State House till the troops are withdrawn and his men paid off. The contingent fund which Governor Nicholls has consented to use for this purpose will be dispensed by his Postmaster-General. This plan shuts out a number of enterprising individuals. The impression now is that a United States Senator will not BY TELEGRAPH. SUIT AGAINST Los Angeles. SAN FRANCISCO, April 20. In the 19th District Court, yesterday, Westly and Mary E. Roberts brought suit against the city of Los Angeles et al. It is set forth in the complaint that plaintiffs own land in Los Angeles, and that on the list of Greenback party, but he barely mentioned that subject. He devoted an hour and a half to a recital of his personal exploits and a criticism of the newspapers. He asserted that he had a claim of $1,000,000 against the Pacific-Railroad, and that he will have the company in the hands of a receiver in ninety days or as soon as Jay Gould fails. He promised in his lecture to give the truth concerning the New York ring frauds, including the names of some New York papers which got $500,000 divided among them. BY THE RIGHT FILE, MARCH! The Troops Ordered from the Louisiana State House—The Trouble Nearly Settled. WASHINGTON, April 21. The President yesterday afternoon, addressed the following letter to Secretary McCrary: EXECUTIVE MANSION, April 20. Sir:—Prior to entering upon the duties of the Presidency, there had been stationed by order of my predecessor, in the immediate vicinity of the building used as a State House, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and known as the Mechanics' Institute, a detachment of United States Infantry. Finding them in that place, I have thought it proper to delay the decision of the question of their removal until I could determine whether the condition of affairs is not now such as to require or justify the continued military intervention of the National Government in the affairs of that State. In my opinion there does not now exist in Louisiana such domestic violence as is contemplated by the Constitution as a ground upon which the military power of the National Government may be invoked for the defense of the State. The disputes which exist as to the right of certain claimants to the Chief Executive office of that State are to be settled and determined, not by the Executive of the United States but by such orderly and peaceable method as may be provided for by the Constitution and laws of the State. Having received assurance that no resort to violence is contemplated, but, on the contrary, that the disputes in question are to be settled by peaceful methods under and in accordance with the principles announced when I entered upon the duties of the Presidency. You are therefore directed to see that proper orders are issued for the removal of said troops at an early date, from their present position to such regular barracks in the vicinity as may be selected for their occupation. (Signed) R. B. HAYES. To Hon. G. W. McCrary, Secretary of War. WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, April 20. To Gen. W. T. Sherman, Commanding U. S. Army: GENERAL:—I have the honor to inclose herewith a copy of a communication from the President of the United States, in which he directs that the detachment of United States Truly yours, B. F. WADE. The Situation in Louisiana. NEW ORLEANS, April 23. There is no apparent change in the situation since last night. It is believed that Packard will remain in the State House till the troops are withdrawn and his men paid off. The contingent fund which Governor Nicholls has consented to use for this purpose will be dispensed by his Postmaster-General. This plan shuts out a number of enterprising individuals. The impression now is that a United States Senator will not be elected until Wednesday next, when the Legislature will assemble in the State House. The talk among the extremest Representatives is that they will endeavor to form a combination to elect an anti-Administration Senator. The parties are very much divided and the candidates numerous. Probable Removal of Gov. Potts of Montana. WASHINGTON, April 23. The charges of maladministration, recently preferred against B. F. Potts, Governor of Montana, coupled with an earnest appeal from the chief Republican authorities of the Territory for his removal from office, were supplemented by additional strong papers placed in the hands of the President on Saturday. Among these is the sworn deposition of J. R. Alden, Clerk of the Supreme Court of Montana, charging Potts with holding fees collected and long due to D. W. Middleton, Clerk of the Supreme Court of the United States; also a letter of Potts' capital from the records of the Department of Justice stultifying Potts' endorsement of James H. Mills for Secretary of Montana, whose appointment was recently made, but afterwards withdrawn by the President. In this letter Potts characterizes Mills as a "mud-slinger" at the administration and as abusing the Attorney-General roundly. Potts further remarks: "I think it bad enough to be abused by our political enemies, but when men who live by the favors of the Administration abuse us, they should be compelled to draw their sustance from some other quarter." It is believed that Governor Potts will be suspended or notified that his resignation will be accepted. Who are Blessed? Blessed is the man who minds his own business. Blessed is the woman who never says to her husband, "I told you so." Blessed is the man who can sew on his buttons when the baby is crying. Blessed is the woman who won't marry a widower—providing he's your father. Blessed is the mother-in-law who never reminds you that you married above your station. Blessed is the rich relation who never looks down on you—when you are in the gutter. Blessed is the poor relation who never looks up to you—for money. Blessed is the old maid that don't hate old people and children. Blessed is the old bachelor that don't hate cats and pincushions. Blessed are the married people that don't wish they were single. Blessed are the single people that are content to remain so. Blessed is the husband who never says his mother's pies were better than his wife's are. BY TELEGRAPH. Suit Against Los Angeles. SAN FRANCISCO, April 20. In the 19th District Court, yesterday, Westly and Mary E. Roberts brought suit against the city of Los Angeles et al. It is set forth in the complaint that plaintiffs own land in Los Angeles, and that on the 1st of September, 1876, and from that time to the 11th of November following, the city absorbed all the property, entered upon it and dumped gravel and dirt over it, thereby destroying the flower beds and ornamental trees, and injuring the property of plaintiffs to the extent of $10,000, for which sum they ask judgment with costs. Pacheco vs. Wigginton. SAN FRANCISCO, April 19. The Pacheco Case was submitted on Tuesday, the question coming up on Pacheco's petition for a peremptory writ of mandate to compel Secretary of State Beck to canvass the votes in the Fourth Congressional District, counting the votes in Monterey county in accordance with the first return sent in by County Clerk Markley. The case was argued and submitted, and yesterday morning the following order was issued from the Court signed by Wallace, Niles and Rhodes. Upon all questions sought to be raised by the answer, that of due demand having been abandoned by the appellant, the views herefore expressed by us concludes the case. Let a peremptory writ issue in accordance with the prayer of the petition. I dissent from the judgment and will hereafter file an opinion. (Signed) McKinstry. Justice Crockett also dissents and will file an opinion, but he did not sign the dissenting card in connection with McKinstry. Wigginton's lawyer then asked for a writ of mandate to compel County Clerk Markley to change his report so as to make it agree with the canvass made by the Board of Supervisors. Submitted. Pacheco's lawyers are certain now of their final success, in a very short time. WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, April 20. To Gen. W. T. Sherman. Commanding U. S. Army: GENERAL:—I have the honor to inclose herewith a copy of a communication from the President of the United States, in which he directs that the detachment of United States troops now stationed in the vicinity of the Mechanic's Institute, in the city of New Orleans, be withdrawn to such convenient barracks as may be selected for their occupation. You are hereby charged with the execution of this order, and will cause the withdrawal to take place on Tuesday next, April 24, at 12 o'clock meridian. Very respectfully, etc., G. W. McCrary. Secretary of War. Gen. Sherman having left his office early this afternoon, and not becoming acquainted with the action of the Cabinet until the evening, the letter of the Secretary of War above mentioned will be transmitted to him early in the morning, and he will then telegraph it to Lieut-Gen. Sheridan, commanding the Military Division of the Missouri, who will give the necessary orders for the removal of the troops as above to Gen. Augur, in command at New Orleans. NEW YORK, April 21. The Graphie's Washington special says: Official advices received at the Executive Mansion from the Louisiana Commission, announce the settlement of the Louisiana controversy. The Commissioners are expected to return immediately. The President and Secretaries Evarts and Sherman say they consider the contest virtually settled. Wade Writes a Letter, and Waxeth Profane. NEW YORK, April 23. The Times furnishes the following letter written by ex-Senator Benjamin T. Wade, of Ohio, in condemnation of President Hayes' Southern policy, and which is now published for the first time: JEFFERSON, Ohio, April 9th.—Mr. W. H. Painter, Washington, D. C.—Sir:—Your letter of the 5th is duly received. You ask widower—providing he's your father. Blessed is the mother-in-law who never reminds you that you married above your station. Blessed is the rich relation who never looks down on you—when you are in the gutter. Blessed is the poor relation who never looks up to you—for money. Blessed is the old maid that don't hate old people and children. Blessed is the old bachelor that don't hate cats and pincushions. Blessed are the married people that don't wish they were single. Blessed are the single people that are content to remain so. Blessed is the husband who never says his mother's pies were better than his wife's are. The Chicago Times of the 21st inst., had nearly seven columns of crop reports from the great wheat growing section of the Mississippi and Ohio valleys concerning the condition of Winter wheat. A larger average than usual has been sown in all quarters, with fine prospects of an abundant harvest. The Southwest is equally hopeful, and the northwest has no fears except from grasshoppers, which, it is thought, will be less destructive than heretofore. The Kansas farmers think they have hatched so early that they will not be able to hurt the coming crops. A correspondent of the Practical Farmer comes out strongly in favor of the "despised skunk." He has watched its habits for twenty years and finds its natural food to be insects. These animals destroy mice, as well as crickets, grasshoppers and grub worms. He afterwards found numerous small round holes where these insects were taken out by the skunks and devoured. He thinks the skunk stands first on the list of insect destroyers. What animal will not have a friend after this? Some of New York papers are complaining because the Life Insurance Companies have been detected in paying their Presidents $30,000 a year. Doubtless there are hundreds of men loafing around the saloons who would take such places gladly at $15 a week. The new Devonshire hats are smaller, and the brims are more shapey, one side and the back rolling upward without being pressed close to the head. For little girls are sailor straw hats of cardinal red, navy blue, or brown striped with white, and bound with ribbon to match. The Commercial publishes crop reports from two hundred points in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, showing that the wheat crop is generally in an unusually good condition, and the prospects are good for more than an average yield. Santa Barbara Press: Captain Thomas says that about six hundred sheep are slaughtered daily on Santa Rosa Island, their hides being taken off and the bodies thrown into the sea. No wonder our piscatorial experts fail to get any bites now-a-days. Information has been received in New York of the murder at Lance, on the Labrador coast, of a Moravian Missionary and; his two daughters and one son, on February the 8th. The object of the murder is believed to have been plunder. Duties of the Reserve Company. 1st.—It shall be the duty of each and every member of the Reserve Company to act as a Special Police on the occasion of a fire, protecting property removed and apprehending thieves or suspicious characters. 2nd.—Under direction of the Foreman or Assistant Foreman, the said Reserve Company shall remove from any building burning or in immediate danger of being burnt all property capable of being removed, and in every manner assisting the owners to preserve the property. 3rd.—Four of the most active members of said Reserve Company shall be selected and designated by the Foreman as a Special Detachment to enter any house burning or in immediate danger of being burst, and remove therefrom any article explosive or especially combustible. 4th.—To render any such other assistance as the Chief may deem necessary and call upon them to perform. 5th.—That such Reserve Company, if determining to meet monthly, shall meet on the 9th Wednesday of each month. The meeting shall be announced by four taps on the bell, a pause, and four taps repeated. Foreman, John P. Zeyn, Secretary, G. F. Miles, J. Doblin, Ass't Foreman, G. C. Knox Fred Hartung, Isaac Colin, A. G. Beebe M. A. Meudelson, N. H. Mitchell, Chas Hille, D. E. Miles, L. Halberstadt, D. K. Williams, Robt Menzel, Theo Lynill, Fred W. Athearu, P. H. Look, John Flacher, Theo Reiser, N. Gray, G. H. Kellogg, W. Koenig, Thos. Hinde, A. Bittner, L. Wartenburg. T. S. GRIMSHAW, Carriage - Builder, Lemon Street, Anaheim, Cal. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES and WAGONS Made of the most approved designs, with all the latest improvements. I GUARANTEE MY WORK On Carriages, Wagons, etc., 'to be unsurpassed, both as to design and quality, in any part of the United States, and at San Francisco prices. T. S. GRIMSHAW. J.C.HILL, Given satisfaction in all branches of House Painting. And Finishing or No Charge Made The Commercial Bank Of Los Angeles. Authorized Capital, $300,000 M.S.PATRICK E.F.SPENCE DIRECTORS: M.S.PATRICK, A.H.Wilcox, R.Boston, O.S.Witherby. THE BANK IS PREPARED TO RECEIVE DEPOSITS ON OPEN ACCOUNT, ISSUE CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT AND TRANSFER A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS. Collections made and proceeds remitted at current rate of exchange. To Farmers. The undersigned will contract for the Castor Bean, Flax Seed & Flax Fibre Crops of 1877. TERMS: CASTOR BEANS, 31 CENTS A POUND, with usual advances; Flax Seed, 3 to 3 cents a pound in 60 days after delivery. For circulate information, address by mail, Geo. H. Peak, MI Mesa. GEO. H.PECK Pacific Oil and Lead Works, San Francisco. SAMUEL MEYER, Crockery, Glassware, Lamps, Oils, Gas Fixtures and Kitchen Utensils. Commercial Street, Los Angeles. Attention Farmers! Carriage - Builder, Lemon Street, Anaheim, Cal. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES and WAGONS Made of the most approved designs, with all the latest improvements. I GUARANTEE MY WORK On Carriages, Wagons, etc., to be unsurpassed, both as to design and quality, in any part of the United States, and at San Francisco prices. T. S. GRIMSHAW. H. McDERMOTT, Blacksmithing Done in all its branches, in the most improved workmanship. HORSE-SHOEING done by a Practical Shoer. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. In every branch. New and second-hand Wagons and Buggies On hand and for sale at San Francisco prices. H. McDERMOTT, Lemon Street, Anaheim, Cal. The Place to Buy YOUR GROCERIES, Hardware, Etc., IS AT H. W. Lake's, Where you can buy More for One Dollar, Than in any other House In Los Angeles County. FOURTH STREET, SANTA ANA. 45q Planters' Hotel, Corner Centre and Los Angeles St., Annaheim, Los Angeles County, Cal. John Fischer, Proprietor. The Finest Accommodations for the Invalid and Tourist. SAMUEL MEYER, Crockery, Glassware, Lamps, Oils, Gas Fixtures and Kitchen Utensils. Commercial Street, Los Angeles. Attention Farmers! If you want to get the Highest Price For your produce, ship to J. W. Gale & Co. If you want to get Prompt Returns Ship to J. W. Gale & Co. If you want to deal with the only firm in San Francisco who has a Banking Exchange with Anaheim, Ship to J. W. GALE & CO. If you want liberal advances, ship to J. W. Gale & Co. If you want satisfaction out of your produce, ship to this well known and reliable firm of sixteen years' standing. If you want Money on Short Notice, Call on their Agent, O. H. KELLOGG, At his place of Residence, Corner Los Angeles and Sycamore streets. B. DREYFUS, Annaheim. J. FROWENFIELD, New York. B. Dreyfus & Co., Growers and Dealers in California Wines AND Grape Brandies. 117 and 119 Broadway, and 62 and 64 Cedar Street, NEW YORK. H. Fleishman, Agent for all German Steamship Lines. No. 1 Temple St., Los Angeles. PACKAGES AND MONEY SENT TO AND RECEIVED from Europe. Collections made in the United States and Europe. Papers made out, copied and translated. Commissioner of Deeds for all the States in Planters' Hotel, Corner Centre and Los Angeles Sts. Anneheim, Los Angeles County, Cal. John Fischer, Proprietor. The Finest Accommodations for the Invalid and Tourist. Elegant Suites of Rooms, with Fireplaces, and all the modern improvements, calculated to insure the comfort of guests. The Table Is carefully prepared, under the personal supervision of the Proprietor, and none but competent and reliable cooks are employed. A Fine Billiard Parlor is attached to the house. Also, A Livery Stable. THE BAR Is at all times stocked with the finest liquors and cigars, and guest may be assured of gentlemanly and courteous attendance. Stages for Santa Ana, Orange, Tustin City, San Juan Capitano, San Luis Rey and San Diego start from this house, and the offices of the Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Co., and the Coast Line Stage Co. are located in the Building. The Planters' Hotel Conch Will convey passengers to and from the Depot free of charge. TERMS, MODERATE. P. Pellegrin, Practical Watch Maker East End of Centre St. ANAHEIM, CAL. WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY Made and Repaired. Cedar Street, NEW YORK. H. Fleishman, Agent for all German Steamship Lines. No. 1 Temple St., Los Angeles. PACKAGES AND MONEY SENT TO AND REceived from Europe. Collections made in the United States and Europe. Papers made out, copied and translated. Commissioner of Deeds for all the States in the Union. Notary Public AMERICAN Bread and Cracker BAKERY. Corner of First and Main Streets, Los Angeles. Butter, Sugar, Soda, Jenny Lind Pilot and Ginger Crackers. At San Francisco prices. We have also on hand a large assortment of Cakes, small and large; also Wedding Cakes Of all descriptions. Call and examine for yourselves before going elsewhere. Carpet Warehouse. LEKMAN & CO. No. 75 Downey Block, Los Angeles. Importers and Dealers in Carpets, Oil Cloths, Paper-hangings and Upholstery Goods. Carpets Sewed and put-down neatly. Anaheim Lodge No. 207 F. & A. M. REGULAR MEETINGS SATURDAY OF OR PREceding the full moon in each month. Sojourning brethren in good standing are responsible; invited to attend. THEO. REISER, W. H. A. W. STEINHAFT, Secretary. Orange Lodge No. 225, I.O.O.F. REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE ABOVE LODGE are held in their Hall, in Orange, every Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Sojourning brethren in good standing are cordially invited to attend. H. LOCKWOOD, X. G. A. C. EOWERS, Recording Secretary.