Jos ptvxtii CITY AND COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER. TUESDAY AUGUST 18,1874. The State University. It is not the purpose of the Herald to condemn the recent action of the Board of Regents in discharging Pro fessor Carr from the State University on personal grounds surveyed from an individual standpoint. We, in com mon with every other impartial jour nalist in the State, stand ready and willing to hear and impartially con sider whatever defense the members of the Board may offer in justification of their action. That they must de fend themselves is as self-evident to tho Board as it is apparent to the peo ple. The dignified silence which soma of the Regents have announced it as theis intention to assume, will not answer the purpose—lf the purpose is to ignore the right of the people to a voice in the management of the State University. The establishment be longs as much to the people as a dis trict school house, and those who pre side over its departments are as much under the control of the people as the district school-master. An article in a late number of the Overland Monthly —evidently written by a Regent and probably read before a full Board be fore publication—ingeniously sounds the ground for a rebellion — for a throwing off all State alle giance and the assumption of an independent position. It is assumed that a refusal to accept further State aid is to establish an independence of all State control. This is the worst pettifogging ever attempted by the ad vocate of a hopeless cause —a cause the success of which depended solely on the admitted insanity of a whole peo ple. The banker Regents might found an independent University,with Gill man and the Le Conte as Professors, but they cannot use the people's money to erect their buildings or pay salaries. The University of California is the property of the people of California. It has cost them an immense sum of money. It was the maelstrom which swallowed all the tide-land money—a sum which should have beetvadded to the State School Fund. And now these gentlemenly Regents — these repre sentatives of the little money aristoc racy which aspires to rule six hundred thousand people—would like to con vert the proceeds of all this money to their own use. It cannot be done. The real value of the State University has never been apparent to the masses, and the usefulness of the establish ment is now so impaired that for all practical purposes it might as well be closed until such time as it can be placed under the control of a Board of Regents selected from among the peo ple and in whom the people have con fidence. The feeling of democracy is yet too strong on tho Pacific coast to be controlled by a coterie so small in mental power and so limited in golden strength. The alleged inca pacity of Professor Carr for the posi tion he has so long held as an excuse for his removal, is, to use a common term, too thin—so transparent that it will deceive no one. The real, and perhaps the sole cause of his removal, is found in the conflict of social caste which has been so long carried on in the University. It is to be regretted that the wives of Professors will let the length of a trail or the texture of a dress to influence their social inter course with each other, but when a Professor's broad-toed shoes, and old fashioned coat are urged as evidence of his incapacity to fill the chair in the Agricultural or any other depart ment of the University, we are reluc tantly impelled to the conclusion that the internal commotions of the insti tution are so violent that nothing short of a thorough reorganization will fit it for the usefulness we have a right to expect from an establishment that has cost so much money. The aristo cratic Gilman and the aristocratic Le Conte regard Professor Carr as a ple beian. They detest his democratic hab its of shaking hands with a tiller of the soil, and their gorge rises at the sight of his hob-nailed shoes. The very name "Department of Agricul ture " has an offensive sound to the re fined ears of those delicate-nerved Professors, and they want It expunged from the list of studies over which they preside. They want everything common—everything that smells of the laboring class—stricken from the University programme. They want the concern lavender-scented, gilt edged, high-toned, shoddy-fled, so that there will be no more plain-dressed professor's wives and no more square toed professors. That they have found a majority of tho Board of Regents willing to aid them in freeing the I ni versity of everything plebeian, the dismissal of Professor Carr, affords satisfactory evidence. The University is worth nothing now, and will con tinue useless until the next meeting of the Legislature. When the present Board of Regents were appointed a good many people wondered why its members were selected from among bankers, capitalists, real estate agents and speculators, and the conclusion was finally reached that these men had been selected from the circum stance that they were able and would in time of need financially assist tho University. These expectations have not been realized, and there are no indications that they ever will be. James Lick gave away three million dollars, and in dividing up this large sum he gave endowments to almost every respectable public institution in the State. The name of the Univer sity escaped Mr. Lick's memory. Whatever sums have been absorl>ed in the University, either in bniltling or conducting, have come from the people. The tide-land product and the $700,000 State endowment were the money of the people. Rich men have given tbe University the go-by when in the donation humor, and there Is no reason why it should be run in their Interests, and that of a few kid-gloved professors. The peo ple will remedy tho mistakes now so apparent at the next Legislature. The aspect of the conflict In the South has somewhat changed. In South Carolina the negroes are fight ing among themselves and already a number have been killed. Scenes of bloodshed and violence are to be re gretted; but as those negroes seem de termined on leading a turbulent, reckless life, it is to be hoped that their little family row will continue until there is nothing more left of the whole negro tribe than there was of the Kilkenny cats. The Kern County Courier is not satisfied with the management of the Los Angeles Postofflce, and it is not at all backward in expressing its dis satisfaction. We have no disposition to take up the cudgel in defense of our Postofflce, nor will we do so, beyond saying that from the Courier comes the only complaint we have heard, while the people generally speak in terms of commendation of Postmaster BENTand of the efficiency of his depu ties. On the Fourth of July the people of Visalia broke ground on a seven-mile railroad. Actual work was not com menced until the 10th of that month, and on the 14th of August, one month and four days later, the locomotive ran over the entire track. The road connects the town of Visalia with the valley road, and belongs to the people of the town. There is more energy and enterprise in Visalia than in some larger towns we have heard of. Pacific Coast items. Game is plentiful all over the coast of Mendocino. The assessment in Nevada county foots up $3,684,058. Santa Barbara county contains 1,912 children of school age. Large quantities of grain are con stantly arriving at Stockton, but nearly all goes into store. The City Trustees of Watsonville have made a levy of 00 cents on SIOO for town purposes. The fountain basins in the Capitol grounds have been filled up with earth and will be converted into flower beds. The State Controller, Thursday, is sued his warrants for the redemption of $13,105 05 of the State bonds of 1857. F. A. Hihn and T. Hale, ofthe Santa Cruz narrow-gauge railroad, are push ing the work ahead in a very satisfac tory manner. No less than fifteen men are work ing hard for the two Supervisorships of Sacramento county, to be filled at election in September. The Supervisors of Sierra county have ordered that a new township be created in that county, to be known as "Onedia Township." Four new districts, viz.; Zem Zem, Lone Tree, Summit and Oak Knoll, were Thursday created by the Napa Board of Supervisors. The Colusa, Lake and Mendocino Telegraph Company commenced the work of extending their line from Bartlett Springs to Lakeport last Fri day. The electors of Loconomni School District, Lake county, will on Satur day, September 12th,. vote to decide whether they shall be taxed to build a new school house. The Controller of State drew war rants ou the School Fund in favor of Sutter county for $900 70; of Yuba county for $1,690; of San Francisco county for $24,769 45. Articles of incorporation of the Humboldt Bay Mutual Relief Associ ation were filed in the office of the Secretary of State Friday; principal place of business, Eureka, California. Negotiations are pending for a one fourth interest in the Benioia flouring mill, a party from New Zealand con templating the purchase. The mill, report says, will be running in less than a month. There is a large grove of wild cherry trees on Scott's creek, about two and a half miles from Lakeport. Tho cherries are about half the size of the ordinary cultivated cherry and of a bitter taste. Twelve five hundred-gallon wine casks were Thursday shipped from the cooperage of C. Schafer, of Sacramen to, to Grass Valley, Nevada county, having been manufactured to the order of a wine-maker there. Says the I'kiah DUpati-h: "A good turnpike is very much needed between Ukiah and Cloverdale. By it the dis tance could be shortened to twenty eight miles, and the cost of a good road would perhaps not exceed $30, --000. Mr. Colter, of Watsonville, who re ceived the $200,000 legacy from a man named Jessup, who formerly injured him, is erecting a handsome mansion at Watsonville, and contributing to other improvements in town. The following Notaries Public were commissioned Friday: Samuel Ham ilton, Los Angeles county; Charles W. Hendel, St-. Louis, Sierra county; Al bert M. Loomis, San Luis Obispo county; Daniel C. Owen, Alameda, Alameda county. The Indians of Lake county aro often employed by fanners as help. Just now those who have been work ing on farms in Big Valley have struck for a higher rate of wages than they have been getting, demanding two dollars a day. WANTS—LOST—FOUND. LOST.-ABOUT THE MIDDLE OF JULY, either In 1.,0s Angeles or vicinity, it memorandum pocket-book.contalning a bond of Northern Pacific Hail road for $100, und other pupers and memoranda. The Under wilircclvea suitable reward hy leaving the same at this otlice. W. ('. M. an J lm—.l WANTED -TO KENT—A DWELLING house in the city, with not less than four rooms, for a family without children. Apply at room 10, Lafayette Hotel. auglB-lw NIW TO-DAY. Before Going to Santa Monica stop iii an.! tret your Clears. I have Just re ceived a fresh supply oi the Finest Brands of Imported Cigars and Cigarettes, at very mod erate prlees. I. goldsmith, Main St.. adjoining W. F. 4 (TVs Express. a6-lw ROOMS TO LET. AST IT OF ROOMS, FURNISHKD OR unfurnished, oau he had at Col. Reel's, NatS Spring Street. Rooms fronting on the street and well ventilated. augls-it NOTICE—PROPOSALS. SB ALED PROPOSALS WILL HE RE CBlved at tiie oflice of tho undersigned up to September Ist, tor Fair Grounds tor the Agricultural and Mechanical Exposition of Southern California. The proposals must specily quantity, location and terms. By Order Ofthe Hoard of Directors. JOHN S. THOMPSON,See. Los Angeles, August 17, 1874. ougkS Improved Order of Red Men. MEMBERS IN UuuD STANDING IN the Improved Order of Red Men are re quested to meet at No. 41, Temple isiock, on Tuesday evening, August 25, 1874, for the pur pose ot taking Into oonsiderarion the propri ety of organizing a Trihe In Los Angeles. T. J. CAYSTTLE, Caloma Tribe, No. 29. 1.. M. HOLT, of owaged Tribe. No. 39. E. S. MOFFITT. of Owasso Tribe, No. 89. aug 18-td CO-OPERATIVE NURSERY AND FRUIT COMPANY. Notioc to Slo< 5i h.»lf. WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY, For Children, from I to t! j>. It. Price tot Ladles and Gentlemen, (5 a month. " Children, 4 " Oll'iec Hours, from 8 to 12 A. M. and 2to 4 p, M., at tiie Lafayette Hotel. aglo-lm SEASIDE HOTEL HO! FOR THE BREAKERS! Steadman & Wolf lIAVK Or-KNED A SUMMER HOTEL 1 RESTAURANT AT SAIN T Ay. MONICA. VISITORS AND CAMPERS CAN OHTAIN meals, which will be served in the very best style, thus avoiding the trouble and an noyance of out-door cooking and camp-fires. A large tent has been erecied, where parties can have the best of LODGINGS, and enjoy the novelty of seaside camp life during the sultry weather, with all the comforts of a honu. Charges Reasonable. [Jy24tf—s E A CLE M Its LB. V. WEBER &, CO. HAVING LEASED THE EAGLE MILLS —formerly known as Steams' Mill—have thoroughly overhauled the same, and put in New Machinery, At an expense of over $3,000, and are now pre pared to do all kinds of GRIST WORK on satisfactory terms. Also keep on hand FLOURS, MEALS, CRACKED CORN AND BRAN. GRAIN OF ALL KINDS BOUGHT. Alameda street, above tue City. Jyl2tf ft THE OREA.T IRRIGATING PUMP! OF THE DAY. MH. W. T. CLAPP HAVING LOCATED permanently in Los Angeles, will attend to me business pertaining to the :Wilcox Steam Wator Lifter For me in Los Augeles county. My patrons will find Mr. Clapp to be a fair anil honorable business man. Call and see him at his resi dence, Sau Gabriel OrangeGiove Association, Man Gabriel, or address P. O. Box 78, Los An geles. ALLEN WILCOX. Wan Francisco, May 17, 1874. jy2Btf—4 NOTICE. THE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY notified that the Howe Machine Com pany have authorized Mr. S. Hellman, No. 8 Spring street, Los Angeles, to collect, receive and receipt for all moneys due the said com pany, and to give bills of sale. No other per son is authorised to act for, or represent said company, unless by written authority from the said S. Hellman. Los Angeles, July 18th, 1874. auglo-2t St. Vincent's College, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Studies) will be Resumed ON MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 1874. augl PURE BLOODED POULTRY KilBH For Sale: LIGTHT NtAHMAfI S3 per doz. WHITE LEGHORNS 93 " From stock of tho purest breed. The White Leghorns aro the best layers known. Apply to P. O. Box 157. Jljrzii-in-i—" Patrons of L. A. Water Company. TAKE NOTICE—IN ORDER TO ERECT Hydrants, the water will be shut off in the whole city to-day, the 15th, between .'1 and 4 t*. M. On Monday and Tuesday, the 17th aud 18lh, on Main Street, at same hours' auglo-td C. K. MILES, Supt. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. New Furniture Store! Herberger & Johannsen, UPHOLSTERERS AND Cabinet Makers (If, S. HOTEL BUILDING). Requena St., Los Angeles, Call attention to their New Furniture and Up holstery {Establishment. Furniture of every description manufactured on the premises. Mr. C. Herberger being a practical Uphols terer and Mr. Johannsen a thoroughly prac tical Cabinetmaker, the iirmoffer udvantuges to purchasers afforded by no other house. New and Fashionable StjleJ of Parlor, Bedroom, Dining aud Kitch en Furniture always on hand. UPHOLSTERING AND REPAIRING Attended to promptly. Satisfaction guaran teed, ngiu-lm Excursion Tickets! GOOD ALL, NELSON &, PERKINS' STEAMSHIP LINE. AT THE REQUEST OF THE Managers ofthe Mechanic's Industrial Fair, to be held at San Francisco, and for tho convenience of visitors from this district, this Company will issue EXCURSION TICKETS Dining the continuance ofthe Fair, for EIGHTEEN DOLLARS Forthe round trip, which will bo good for re turn on the vessels of Pacific Mail Steamship Company, If so desired. We are now prepared to issue these Tickets commencing TUESDAY, AUCUST 25TH, 1874. alltd J. L, WARD & CO., Agts.,43 Main st. Excursion Tickets! PACIFIC MAILJTEAMSHIP CO. MECHANICS AND AGRICULTURAL IT A I R . THE PACIFIC MAIL BTEAM- Bnip Company, in order to meet tho wishes of patrons and the publio generally of Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties, have deckled to issue Excursion Tickets TO SAN FRANCISCO AND RETURN, Good between the dates of August 11th and September 20th, either on steamers of this line or those of Messrs. Goods! I,Nelson & Per kins, for the price of tlio Bound Trip. Cabin passage, Berths and Meals included. Parties desirous of visiting the FAIRS of the Mechanics' Institute and Bay District Fair Ground Association, Held between these dates, will he accom modated on the Large and Commodious Steamers of this line, enabling them to enjoy a delightful excursion at this exceedingly iow rate. For Tickets and other information apply at the oflice of the Company, Main St., opposite Com merclal. augiatdj H. McLELLAN, Agent. *'It ' A£S«s»; BO Vg3?ls>* gj| S. NORDLINGEFt, M W\TTATEALEI*SBi UN 3Paints, Oils, A 7 ZXl'lliHllOSi, Xsi*iislios, mhn the Coast. a26-tf—6 Cheaper tlian tiie Cheapest ! J. D. GUERRERO, Corner of Plaza, above the Catholic Church, wishes to inform the public in in general that he M ill sell from this date his entire stock of DRY GOODS. Clothing-, Hoots, Shoes, Ilivts nnU I"aiit»y Ooods AT SAN FRANCISCO COST, POSITIVELY. Not having the required room in my establishment to keep a mixed assort ment, as heretofore, I will sell my entire stock of Crockery, Glass and Hard ware, Groceries, Liquors and Cigars, at reduced prices, in order to make room for a Summer Stock of Goods ©saT Every tiling will be sold at San Francisce cost—but positively for cash. Jf. D. GUERRERO, jy!stf-5 Cor. Plaza, T. P. Campbell's old stand, Los Angeles, Cal. UNION STABLES, MAIN ST.. NEAR PICO HOUSE. ASKIN & HEWITT, PROPRIETOR. rriHW FIRST-CLASS EBTAB-r___3__t> J_ llshment being complete in all .£j§Ey__v its branches, is ready to accommodate the public in tiie best manner. The capacity of this stable is'greater than tiiat of any oilier in Southern California. Horses aud Uuggics ami Carriages, with careful driveis, to let by the day or Week. Horses boarded and groomed by the Day, Week or Month. Respectfully solicit a share of public pat ronage, pledging in return attention to busi ness and a determination to satisfy their CUS- 1 tourers. iDtMkn Genuine Havana Cigars AT 12. CENTS EACH, THKKE FOR SO CENTS: FIVE FOR «1. Domest lei 5 for 25 cents—s for 50 cts. CHEWING AND SMOKING TOBACCO The best, cheapest and largest assortment in Los Angeles, Call, judge lor yourself, and be conV*need that I give more satisfaction for your money than any other retail bouse here. LEON, Old Stand, Main st., opp. Wells, Fargo