•2>j Jievatd. MtDA\'~.— MAY-£4, 187*. Printing Hoiw? The Herald Steam Prluliug House It aot surpassed by any Job Printing office on the Pacific Coast, outside or San Fran cisco, in facilities for doing Job work Low prices, good work and expedition may be relied upon at this office. "Settled Questions." Every now and then some jour nal, occasionally Democratic and at other times Republican, sets itself up as intensely conservative. It deprecates discussion and is filled with horror at tbe idea of agitation. One would suppose, from the trem ulous utterances of those who con trol these organs of emasculated opinion, that something inexpres sibly terrible attaen.es to mental and moral energy, and that noth ing is'so much to be deprecated as • free discussion of the Issues of the dsy. We take great pleasure in assur ing timid people that violent de bate has always been a character istic of the people of the United States, both before aud after the Declaration of Independence. The American people remarkably re semble the ancient people of Athens as described by St. Paul. They are continually going around seeking something new. In the in tellectual, as in the physical world, there is nothing so discouraging as mere torpidity. Before our revolution we had the little tea episode in Boston harbor, with the interminable logomachies which Introduced that fateful war. We made articles of Confederation in which we declared, in express terms, that the document was to be a bond of "perpetual union." In 1787—hardly five years after the recognition of Am ericau Independ ence—the people of tho United States assembled to form a "more perfect union," this time wisely leaving the word "perpetual" out. Tlie most violent controversies, in which the whole fabric of society seemed to be tested toits uttermost, preceded the assembling of the Con stitutional Convention,attended the adoption and followed tbe formu lating of the documeut known as the Constitution of the United States. Mr. Jefferson, for one sat of reasons, was in a most lugubri ous state of mind as to our future. Mr. Hamilton, from precisely op posite reasons, was also despondent us to the durability of tbe Repub lic. The air was darkened by tbe fust flying missives of differing tenor which assume J, on grounds as antagonistic as tbe antipodes, that the country was going to the devil. Finally tbe Constitution of tlie United States got itself adopted, and politicians of the optimist school were justified in assuming that something was settled. "On the contrary, quite tbe reverse." Probably no man who ever lived was more calculated to disarm sus picions of danger to the Republic than Washington. And yet we find the friends of Mr. Jefferson (the Monticello statesman himself never shared this error) even dis trusted the Father of the Country himself. Tbn men who ruled America for sixty year*, and whose influence was so strong that the present Republican organization borrowed one of their party names, were never tired of in dulging in tbe most gloomy Jere miads as to tlie future. Probably lite next distinctive de parture in our politics dates from tlie drawing up, by I lie hand of Thomas Jeflersou himself, of the bill for tlie government of the Northwestern territories, which forever excluded that slavery, which New England fought for in the Constitutional Convention,from tlie virgin soil of that part of tho Republic. Slavery was then supposed to be a " settled question." The tremendous agita lion which ushered in the Missouri Compromise showed how little de peudance was to be placed in " set tled questions" iv the Cuited States. Hut, sueli as it was, the Missouri Compromise served as the text for the most interminable and uulnteimitlent agitation ever wit nessed in this couutry of agltallou. The repeal of the Compromise, at the instance of Stephen A. Doug las, and the evolvemeut of the Re publican parly as a consequence, followed by I lie war, showed how little af stability attached to any (■base of our politics. As a result of Ibis salient review we draw what to us is an obvious conclusion. Agitation, inquiry, novelty, with the American peo ple, as with the old Athenians, is the very breath of our National life. There are no settled questions here. Everything Is in achameleou condition, and tha passing popular afaath determines its color. The spirit of Bgitutien never, in ull our history, had a more interesting de velopment than that which at taches to the uii-Ilepublican frauds by which Hayes was declared President. We only obey a logical and irresistible impulse iv return ing, ngain and again, to this mor bid episode In sur history. The agitation is certain to have re* suits, aud there are nine chances to one Hint the fermentation will have results purely salutary. It is perf tctly absurd to ask the Ameri can people, with their history, to refrain from a field which affords such capital opportunities for agi tation. Agitation is the atmos phere in which our national life was born, and it Is a thousand times preferable to tbe stagnation in which Republics are generally extinguished. The present year will be known in history as that of "pour-par lcrß." Our readers hove seen this word continually out in our European dispatches devoted to the Eastern question. It'means informal diplomas* chats. "Chat," in the vulgar American parlance, moans "chin music." Aud "ye Gods nnd little fishe*!'' what an amount of it we have had siuce England began posturtslng against Russia? There have been fifty wars of most momentous consequence to mankind which have been ushered in without one twentieth part of the verbiage which we believe, iv the present iostsnoe, will not be attended by war at all. The whole controversy has been v good deal on the order of the sham lights in the negro minstrel combinations, in which one darkey recedes as the other advances, und advances as the other recedes. Tlie tremendous diapason of the British Lion's roar has seemed at times to intimidate tbe Russian bear. Anon the Northern Ursa Major has attitudi nized for a bug and shown a double bank of teeth and the lion has re tired to his lair. When shall we see an end to this international com edy which, we think, will eventu ate in words—mere words? The casual visitor to Loi Ange les to-day pronounces it tlie live liest city In the State after San Francisco, which is lively now ou! y because It is large. Yet we all kuow it is dull here just now and the rea son is not rar lo seek. l.os Angeles is, after all, a distinctively agricul tural section, whatever may come of commerce and manufactures, in time. The fartnersare too btny with their crops to come to the town. The unexpected rains have in volved a degree of labor and fixity of residence rare in Southern Cali fornia. Tins wiii, of course,change in a few weeks; but, until tlie ag" rlcultural Rubicon has been passed, dullness Is a tiling to be looked for. In addition, we aro now experi encing tho full measure of the drouth of last year. This time next year a magical change will be wrought, and we shall be rejoic ing 111 the plenty of the present sea son. Ok courso, in thoir nominations for delegates to the Constitutional Convention, some regard should be had for tlie Southern end of the county by the Democratic County Convention. That section is enti tled to one member. We hear the name of Judge Dick Eigan, of San Juan Capistrano, very frequently mentioned for the pos-itinn. Tlie Judge is a popular and well-poi;ed citizen aud would make an honest ami reliable representative. Ex- Supervisor Spurgeon and his suc cessor, Mr. Oit, aro also favorably mentioned. Tue San Jose non-pariizan Cou vention which assembles on the 30th iust., would do a very neat thing, and one which would bo ap preciated in Soutlieru California, if they would nominate either Gen. Volney E. Howard or Gen. George Stoneman as the representative of tlie Democracy, and Col. Ayers, as the representative of the non-par tizins, of l,os Angeles county, for delegates at large to the Constitu tional Convention from the Fourth district. As we ale denied our proper representation in that body it should bo willing to make us the amende honorable by giving us moro than our share of the nomin ations. LAST NIGHT'S NEWS. |*u»*.-i<*l to lite Herald by the Wexiem Union Telegraph Company.! Pacific Coast News. Sllvrr •Jihulmk" to (lie I'lirr. San Francisco, May 23d.—It seems likely that there will soon be a supply of silver dollars in tlie market. Heretofore most of the purchases of silver for tho use of the mint have been paid for iv gold though a few small lots have been bought for silver. Within a day or two Superintendent Dodge has been making propositions to bul lion holders ior v large supply of silver to be paid for in silver dol lars. Tlie bargains are not yet closed but oilers have been made by dealers aud telegraphed to Washington for approval. Nan rrauclse.» MurlselN. San Francilco, May 23d.— Flour dull and unchanged. Wheat inactive, light offering but no de mand; milling choice $2@s2 0-}. Barley dull, milling 92}feH3; feed $1; browing SI 12}(S>$1 15, Corn very firm; large yellow $1 95@52 white $2 10. Oats steady; light $1 30toj$l 40; choice $1 50C S SI 00. Hay unchanged; sales choice wheat $15; ordinary do. $12; fair wild oat $13. Potatoes in demand and firm; choice new 4fe4J; old 3(5;3}. Wool unchanged. Mlua Heirs—Reermiius; lor Until,,. Virginia, Nev., May 23.—There were rumors to-day ou the street of olay coming into the winze of Ophlr from tbo west, pitching east at an angle of 75 degrees. Tbe head of tbe air compresser at the Hale & Norcross works burst about three o'clock tbis morning and caused a stoppage of operations below tbe surface of absut nine hours, during which the water rose 22 feet. By noon to day tbe con nection had been made witli the air pipe of Savage at tho 1,700 foot level and tbo pumps started up again. At that time the water had risen to a point about oue foot above the 2,100 loot level. Two secret agents of the Russian Government are in this city to fur nish letters of marque to a crew of privateers to be raised in this city for n vessel to sail from San Fran cisco. Xuat 3*t«rtiz'«>. C**>** *t I lets. Sacramento, May 23.—The DOO-partisan County Convention met to day to nominate delepates to the Constitu tloDal Convention. It is repot ted that the antl-Kear uey Workingmeu will nominate a ticket to run against the Kearney ticket made here yesterday. .Snicitle or B'nclt J.»e. Santa Cruz, May 23.—01 d Black Joe, whose real name is Jo seph McAffee, committed suicide this morning by banging liimself under the transom to the door of bis room. Cause, financial troubles. He was n native of Kentucky, about 55 years old, and has lived aud prospered here for tbe past twelve years as a boot black nnd stump speaker. He, was a black republicau. Peiuocraflc t'liuvtttiiloii. Suisun, May 23.—Tbe Demo cratic Convention met bare to-da,v, und after appointing tlie usual oommitteos, adjourned to 1:30 p. M. Upon le-assembliug the Committee on Credentials made their report. Sixty delegates were present In person or by proxy. Tho resolu tions enunciated tbo doctrine of anti-Chinese immigration; also a clause relative to tbe equalization of taxation. Nomiuallous for dele gates to the Constitutional Conven tion: R. E. Kellv, YV. B. Davis, T. G. Reed. Bi«Hi from Ssu Diego, San Diego, May 23.—A careful luquiry in every quarter of the couuty where grain is growing shows that the late ruius, instead of doing injury, have been decidedly beneficial. Over oue hundred and twenty thousand grain sacks have been ordered for the coming wheat harvest. Captain Johnson, ol tbe steamer Senator, who arrived here . this morning, reports that v heavy southwest gale prevailed until be passed Point Conception. Just be fore reaching Point Conception a heavy black cloud came up from the south and a water spout burnt between the ship and shore, Some twenty-live or more mem bers of tho Philbarmonlo Society left on the Senator this evening for San fraoolsco to take purt in the grand musical festival tit tbe Me chanic's Pavilion. Latest Eastern News. Til.* Arttlj — roctt'i's 4'omniMtoe. Washington, May 28.—Throok morton's amendment to the army appropriation hill, increasing the force trom 20,000 as provided by the bill to 25,000, the present strength, was adopted by tlie House In Com mittee of the Whole, 118 to 107. Representative Potter has re ceived n telegram from Represen tative Hiscock stating that it will not be convenient for him to re turn to Washington before .Satur day. Potter says tlie investigating Committee will probably not meet earlier for organization. l'ouflriiii.iloii« !>>' tlie naitati*, Washington, May 230.—Con tinuations by tbe Senate: John B. Miller, of Indiana, Register of tlie Laud Office, Idaho; Geo. Lunt, Re ceiver of Public Moneys, Prescott, Arizona; F. E. Clary, Post master, Sidney, Nevada. Rejected: John 15. Frotbimiham, Assistant Appraiser of Merchandise, N. Y. Auiisea iv (be 1,»,t iv ■■ Barest!, Chicago, May 23d.—The Timet? Washington special, in tlie cuurse of some severe remarks on the sub ject, says: The Indian Bureau is greatly concerned übout the charges of fraud against that or ganization in awarding contracts. Tho latest item of news to stir up tlie Bureau is tlie intelligence re ceived to-day of the deplorable state of affairs among Ihe Ute In dian.-', of Colorado. Tney are ou the verge ut open rebellion against tho government. They have com plained of bad treatment for nearly eight mouths; army ollieers have justified their complaints and clearly pointed out a practicable remedy. Their reports, until very recently, were utterly unheeded. A short time ugo a Commission of two civilians and au army officer was appointed to investigate tlie matter. There is no possible ex cuse for this delay of several months In inquiring into abuses which, from present aspeels, may at any moment result In an Indian war in Colorado aud New Mexico. TD9 Utes are a powerful nation, there being over 8,000 in Colorado und some 2,UUO in New Mexico. If they resolve on war it la admitted on all hands that the Indian Bu reau, and that alone, will be to blame. A I w»l mm till I nil " CHICAGO, May 13.—Lymini Pol ler, the wheelbarrow pedestrian, arrived here this morning en route to San Francisco. The wheelbar row, which he rolls before him, let lingthe handles rest in the hollows of his arms, Is a small box painted drab with red trimming, weigh) 45 pounds and bears on the top the following inscription: "From Al bany, N. V., to San Francisco in 230 days, Sundays out, 215 days; started May 10, 1578." He has averaged 27} miles per day and is nine days ahead of time and is gaining Ilesh. lie makes the jour ney for a purse of §1,000, made up California friends. Vermont Kcimuin-HU o»NT*»llair, llurlington, Vt., May 23.—The Republican Slate Convention nom inated Col. Hedlleld Proctor, of Rutland, for Oovernor; E. p. (Jol ton for Lieutenant Oovernor, and John A. Palie, the present incum bent, lor State Treasurer. The following resolutions were adopted: First—That the motives and gen eral course of the administration of President Hayes have our hearty approbation; and, though a diUer eueo as to policy may exist, we re joice lv the belief that both tho Executive and tbe Republicans In Congress are disposed to suffer no divisions, but, on the contrary, to observe the excelleut precept of In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, aud in all things charity. Second—That, while welcoming and shrinking not from investlga ton, we yet condemn cs unfilr, uncallcil for ami revolutionary tbe measuro of tbe Democratic House of Representatives to investigate a part only of tbe facts pertaining to the Preiidential electors, and con sider tbat all efforts to reopen a question of such magnitude after it lias once been lawfully and, ai we believe, Justly closed, are detri mental to prosperity, perilous to the peace of the eouutry, and de serving of tbe reprehension of all good citizens. Third—That while we deplore the opposition of a portion of the South to the efforts of the administration to give equal rights and privileges to all citizens of the whole country, we do recognize the patriotic ac tion and devotion of thoso in that section who now stand firm for the Union nud the perpetuity of good government. The State Committeo were au thorized to call District Conven tions at tlio time of tlie State Con vention to choose delegates to the National Convention. Adjourned. Forced Lonu Levied. Galveston, May 23.—The Xews' special from the Rio Grande says that the town of Reynosa was cap tured by the Lerdo revolutionists and a preslamo of $8,000 levied. The party has since moved south ward. Louisville Kaces. Louisville, May 23d.—Iu tlie first race, for three-year-old filies, one mile and a half, Nellio of Nel son won, Vista second. Time 2:89. In tlie second rac?, half-mile dash, for two-year-olds, Verdict won, Malreaseond. Time 501. The third event, a selling race, all aged, one mile and a quarter, Qorham won, Clas«mato second. Time 1:101. Fill*.! acritulb.ial Aceldeut. Toronto, May 23d.—The little steamer Empress of India, which was carried over Blain'a dam in Grand river last night, had 17 pas sengers ou board, of whom nine were rescued. The names of the lost are H. J. Jafl'roy, proprietor of the Gait Reporter, James Mont gomery, Edward Wren, Andrew Jackson, John Frazer, Frederick Cane, Robert Elliot aud David Scott. Up to tlie present only Mr. JafTYay'a body has been recovered. European Cable News. DeMVtMIIV* Fire. Constantinople, May 23.1.—A fne Inst night wit bin the precincts ot the Sublime Porto destroyed the greater portion of tbe buildings, including those of the Ministry of Justice and the Council of State. The Ministry of Foreign A flairs, tlie Grand Vizierate and archives were saved. aebeiiVAleflf's Hlialev* London, May 23d.—It is stated that Cauut Hchouvaloffbriugs from tlie Czar counter proposals couched iv conciliatory terms, propcsltig that nil Questions pertaining to European Turkey be submitted and treated by tlie proposed Euro pean Congress and tbat all ques tions relating to Turkey in Asia he made the subject of a separate convention between England nnd Russia. NEW TO-DAY. Business Chance. The best paying little business lv this oouuty for sale; M9U capital jeqaired. Address P. O. box 913. iniU-3l Notice for Publication of Time for Proving Will, etc. STATE OK CALIFORNIA, i In th* Pro- C jiiuty of Los Angeles, j bate Court. Tii tho Matter of tho Estate of Übarlea liumiller, deceased. PURKUANT TO AN ORDER OF THIS Court made this Jay, notice is here by 'given that Monday, the 10th day of June, A. D. IS7H. at 10 o'clock a. m. of said d ty, at the Court room of this Court, iv the city and county of l.os Ange les,has been appointed for hearing the.ap plication of Jacob Burnt Her, praying that a document now on file in this court, purporting to be the last will aud testa ineut of Charles Bumiller, deceased, he admitted to probate, and that letters testamentary be issued there on to Jacob Rumiller, at which tlmo aud place all persons interested therein may appear and :on test tho same. Dated May ?8, 1078. A. \V. POTTS, Clerk. Uy K. 11. Owen, Deputy Clerk, myil Notice of Assessment. C ALTKO UN I V ST A R OIL WO RK S COMPANY. Location of Principal Place of Business, Ban Francbc:*, California—Location ol Works, Andrews' Station. Los Angeles, Co.: Bun Buenaventura, Ventura Co, Cal. Notice is hereby given thit al n meet ing Of to* Hoard of Directors held 00 the I6th day of May, 1378, an as sessment (No. 3) of $2 50 per share was levied upon the cap ital Itookol the corporal on, payable Im mediately, In U. S. gold coin, lothe Sec retary, at tlie oflice ot tho Company, 315 California street, Sau Francisco, Califor nia. Any stock upon which this assess ment shall remain unpaid on the JBih day of Juno, 1878, will bo delin quent and advertised for sate at public auction: and unless payment is made be fore will tie sold on Friday, ihesth day of July, 1878, to pay tae delinquent as sessment, together with costs of advertis ing and expenses of sale. By order of tbe Board of Dlrectois. J. H. TAYLOR, St-cretary. Oflice—3ls California St., Sau Francisco, California. my2Bd THE SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY HAVE REMOVED TO No. 28 SPRING STREET, CENTRAL BLOCK, Which will herentter be Hi, headquarters ot tho Blngor Family sewing Machine. ap2.ill W. E TUTU I LI., Manager. AGRICULTURAL PARK. CIOOIKTIKK, CHURCHES, CLUBS and O PRIVATE PARTIES will find It to Iheir advantage to look at these beauti ful grounds beforo making arrangements elsewhere. For PIC-NIC GROUNDS It has no equal in Iho State. A NEW DANCING PAVILION, One of tho largest in the State, Just com pleted. Flue groves, beautiful lawns, Base Bill grounds, Croquet grounds, swings for families and children, hori zontal burs, In fact everything has been built aud put lv the Quest order. No lime, trouble or expense has been spared to make it tbo great pleasure resort of Los Angeles. ThefJnestdrive out of the city. Strcot Cars run to the ground* every J i minutes for all Plcknics. H. J. WOOD, mll-if Proprietor. MISCELLANEOUS. CONTINENTAL Oil & Transportation COMPANY O X CALIFORNIA, Forwarder! o' and dealers in PETROLEUM AND ITS PRODUCTS. STANDARD WHITE, 110 dog. lire Kit. PRIME WHITE, IN to 175 test. WATER WHtl Bi 1M to ljO test. MINERAL, SEAL and SPERM OIL, 200 fire test. GASOLINE, 71 to Btl. California Star Oil And all grade* of LUBRICATING OILS. WAREHOUSE. Corner of FIFTH anil BERRY Streets, San Francisco. Los Anaclus "Warehouse. SAN FERNANDO STREET, op posite New Depot. W. 11. RAMSEY, Agent for lire sale of tue übjve oils. mvll.tr CIGARS! HUGO Tv lil'.M t: It, rSOPBIVrOS ok tiik KEY WEST CIGAR STORE, CAN NOW HE FOUND AT IHO. £3 SPRING ST., At tho Key West Cigar Factory. Mr. Hug) ICrcmer manufactures HA VANA. TOBACCO into cigars of approved brands. He also deals in all lines of Smokers' Articles. Give bim a call. rarlS tf THE GRAND OPtNING OF «J. BNOIRi No. I 16 Main St., Exhibited to tbo people of Los Angeles the great es: autl finest assortment of FTJRjNTITTJBB Of bis own manufacture, and tbe LOWEST PI{ICKB ever availed of by them. An extensive experience In l< ranee and San Francisco has enabled Mr. Lenoir to Invite the pub lic to an Inspection of bis elegant stock, uar Sold on monthly installments. «B| REPAIRING AND UPHOLSTERY WORK a specially. my 18 A. McX ENZIE, DEALER IN Fine Wines & Liquors. H. & H. W. Catherwood's PHILADELPHIA Fine Old Whiskies From their agents, DICKSON, DeWOI.F A Co., Sun Francisco; also, Old Bourbon and Rvo Whiskies, Direct from Louisville, Ky., by tbe Bottle or Gallon, at LOW PRICES. Genuine Scotch and Irish Whiskey. English Ales and Porter. THEBAMPI.EROOM Is provided with the purest WINES, UQUOUS AND IM PORTED HAVANA CIGARS. fltir ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. Ponet's 13iill, Main street, near Court, Los Angeles, fel-tr LEHMAN & CO. Furniture. Carpets, BEDDING, ETC. Completest and Most Select STOCK IN THE CITY, asr PRICES THE LOWEST AND SE LECTIONS THE BEST. Repairing & Upholstery Work MADE A SPECIALTY. 0W Cull and see us beforo purchasing elsewhere. 129 & 131 MAIN ST., miKtf McDonald block. REMOVAL. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BANK Has rcn.ovod lis r nice to the Banking Kooms at Ihe JUNCTION OF SPRISO Ji MAIN STS., Formerly occupied by Temple A Work man. mjiB-dAw-lw GRAND PICNIC, CONCERT & BALL ! VT THE CITY GARDENS. SUNDAY, MAY 'JO, Afternoon and Rvoblok. The Los Angeles Cornet Band And STRING ORCHESTRA, consisting orTWEI.VK PIECES will furnish music for tho occasion. Admission to Grounds „ FREE Adm .sslon to Pavilion 2jcts. ramd SEC tn AWEKKtoag.nu.no &90 IU %>#/ ouirit FREE P. o VICkERY, Augusta Main*. .eptSwly MISCELLANEOUS. THE BAZAAR, Cor. of Main & Hequena Sts., ARE NOW OPENING AN UflfCSftS LINE OF SUMMER SILKS, BLACK SILKS, Trimming Silks, BLACK AN D COLORED ERES. DRESS GOODS. 3DO pieces of DRESS GOODS from Id cts, lo 6J cts. per yard. 50 pieces ol PURE DRB-iS LINENS at 88 cts. per yard. s v i r r s . 225 Ladies', Misses and Children's Wash Poplin, Linen and Percale .Sully, from |3 per Suit an 4 upwards. COUSKTW. 500 Ladles* and Mi«f*M' CORSETS, Loiu 5o c:s. to $6 per puir. PARASOLS. 375 Ladles', Misses' and Children's PAR ABOLA, from iM cts. to SIU. HOSIERY. S.oi-o palm Lad lea', Misses' and Ohlll»X:i »A. HOUSE, street. """" J. H. WOOD. GRAND SPUING- OPENING for isrs! AT THE PROGRESS STORE No. 120 Main St., Cardona Block. HENRY SUSSKIND Has Just reoetvod direct from the East tno LARGEST ASSORTMENT of O-OODS EVER RECEIVED IN LOS ANGELES, WHICH HE OFFERS AT SUCH LOW PRICES AS WERE NEVER HERE lOFORE KNOWN IN THIS COMMUNITY. His StocK of Clothing, Cents' Furnishing Goods, Hats in all Styles and Boots and Shoes is Unsurpassed ! HE IS SELLING AT EASTERN PRICES ! ••reall and examine prices orhla goods, and It will astonish the clor Mlicct Iron Work. San Jose Pumps and Well Boring Tools. •SPECIAL ATTRITION WfLi. UK UIVKN TO IHII MANUF.ICTIJBE OF FRUIT CANS, HONEY CANS. AND ALL KINDS OF TIN WARE FOR FARM AND DAIRY PURPOSES. With new and Improved machinery, ha will be nbia lo maka FRUIT CAM at prices lower than ever before furnished In Sonthern California. Wholesale orders solicited from city and country, anil Bitot with promptness. -A_l-iJ_i WOE,K WARRANTED. I OFFICE AND WAHEROOM: *ir SPRTIVCi ST., Opposite the Court Houdo. FRENCH MERINO RAMS. Foil SALE. MAY Kith. At the Champion Stables, LOS ANOELE*. Pure Blooded French Me rino Rams, Of llio;notcd BLACoW FLOCK. Prices U)saltths tiraes. Parties in need of Rams would ilo well toscutbese before purchasing elsewhere. m!7td Picnic Grounds- SOCIETIES and private pnrlles desir ing lo secure picnic grounds would do well to consul t the Messi s. EItKBLG Si. BRO., OF THE CITY GARDENS- These grounds have been prepared re gardless of expense nod are provided withone of tbe largest and best dancing pavilions outside of San Frunclsco. Arbors, Ten-pin Alleys, Swings, Hori zontal Bars, Shooting Gallery, and in deed, everything necessary for the amusement of picnickers, and will be let cheaper than any other grounds In this vicinity. No improper persons will bo admitted to the Gardens under any clrcumstauces. Lunch can at all times be* procured at the house. niU-tf NEW YORK BREWERY PHIL. LAUTH IHuccoBsor to i;hn». Henne) Proprietor. The CLEAREST, PUREST and MOST BRILLIANT LASER BEER South of San Francisco. Orders for DRAUGHT or rOTTLED Hti-.lt promptly attended to. Tbe celebrated Beer from this Bravery defies competition In the State. mrs-tf S. W. SUTHERLAND Suc-e (Or to 11. Sloilorbccli A Co, CUNS, PISTOLS, RIFLES, AMMUNITION, / FISHINO TACKLE, CUTLERY, --AND— Sporting roods of Alt Kinds. REMOVED Tors MAIN STREET DOWNEY BLOCK. a P Bu AT ibe solicitation of numerous citi zens nf l.os :>"letos, T. \V. DAWSON will be ncnndldate for the Constltui.lonf.l Convention, sutdect to the action of tho Deinourutio Convention. ml. Id INSURANCE Tho undersigned bin reeeutly been ap pointed Agent aud will issue policies di rect ior the well known GERMAN-AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY of New York Tills Company has a Pa.U-Up Capital of. $1,000,000 Assets nearly $2,500,000 In addition to the above, I also still represent the following sterling compa nies, viz: NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE, Liverpool & London & Globe, .ETNA, of Hartford, Union, of San Francisco. Policies will be Issued at reasonable rates. Losses will be promptly adjusted and immediately paid. WM. J. BBODRICK, uiylSlf 8 COMMERCIAL ST.