I
Iskkáá jutfeg.
THE EJ.OQX'EftT PASTOR.
nv B39CAK m.AxcUAKP.
He tsuight tlie cheerfulness that still in ours,
The sweetness: that still lurks in luinisiii pnvvcr-s :
If heaven bo full uf stars, the earth had flowers !
His was the search hip; thought, the glowing mind ;
Th» gentle will to others soon  resigned :
But more thsui nil, the feelini; just and k i tut.
HIS pifl&flurea were aa melodies from reeds—
Sweet, books, deep music and unselfish deeds,
Finding immortal llowers in human weeds.
True to his kind, nni of himself afraid,
lie deemed that love of (Jod was beat arrayed
In love of all things that Ood has made.
He deemed man's life no feverish dream of care ,
But n high pathway into free air.
Lit up with golden hopes and duties fair.
Hi showed hove wisdom turns its days to years,
feeding the heart on joys instead of fears,
And worship bod in smiles and not in tears.
Ilisi  thoughts sire as a pyramid up-piled,
Dri whose far top an angel stood am! smiled—
Yet in his heart was he's simple child.
<%as5 Companies.
Alexanders & Banning's
EXPRESS,
HKTWEEN
Loss Alíseles ami S-in Francisco,
CO.N-M"nXC;iVlTI[lM'i:ilS.!lSl'l."KI,"l.M.
TREASURE, PACKAGES, PARCELS, &C.
I'orvv.ml.sl bv every steamer, ¡a eh.uye ol   a S|.ec,..l  Messenger.
— AGENTS —
RANKIX & CO.. H. N. ALEXANDER.
San iM-auei.sco. Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, March 10th, 1S55. tf.
lisfclfitim.
Alf.ii-fa.—This wonderful grass, (Trifo/ium.)
commonly known as the Peruvian clover, is beginning to be appreciated in California. Two years
since, says the California Farmer, wc urged-attention to it; hut with that kiud of faith which the*
mass had in this climate, that ■■ nothing can grow
here," it was lightly esteemed. Many now deeply
regret the losses they have experienced for want
of it. There is now abundant testimony scattered
over the State that all we said has been more ¿ban
fulfilled, and that half of the virtues of t lis valuable grass was not revealed. We saw lawns of it
at the grounds of Captain Walsh, at Benicia, the
past week, thai were fourteen inches high, anil liad
full, heavy stalks. Captain Walsh informs us that
from a small plantation he has abundant food
for cows and goats, and saves all the expense of
buying meal or bran ; tbat'every few weeks it can
be cut, and the habit of this clover is such that
when one stalk is cut down, from six to ten spring
from, the roots in its place. We counted from
twelve to twenty stalks from many bunches, and
tho roots penetrate the earth from two to three
and a half feet in depth. When the ground is
properly cultivated—deep and well plowed—no
drouth can affect it. We saw a fine plantation of
the same clover at the grounds of Col. Foreman,
Postmaster at Sacramento. We find it in many
places ; and if our farmers should plant acres of it
for their stock, especially their dairy cows, they
would find that a large item of expense iu the
purchase of bran, meal, shorts and other expensive
food would be saved, for the clover conld be cut
aud fed green every four or six weeks. We trust
those who have tried the grass will communicate
with us upon its merits.
Peach Cuttings.—Tho Farmer says that in the
garden of Capt. Welsh, at Benicia, there are peach
trees three feet high in bloom, raised last year from
slips. His process was to take the slips off in January or February, and making a narrow trench of
twelve inches deep, put in about four inches of
sand. Into this place the cuttings of about fifteen
Inches long, inserting the cutting into the sand and
pressing it about the foot, fill up the trench—the
sand absorbing the moisture without clogging or
rotting the cutting; it soon sends out its fibrous
shoots, takes root and grows freely.
Tiík Thugs.-—The Thugs of Hindostán aro an
association who believe that it is their duty to
exterminate all who do not belong to their own
Order. They meet in secret lodges and are sworn
with solemn oaths. They lie in wait for unsuspecting passers-by, and attacking them suddenly and
without warning, strangle them. The higher the
position and character oí the victim, the greater
is supposed to be the merit'of the act. The Thug
who strangles the largest number of victims in the
coarse of a year is rewarded with the title of
Grand Thug of the Council, and invested "-'ith
despotic power. If any Thug refuses to yield unquestioning and implicit confidences, to the coni'
mauds of the Grand Thug, they make an image or
an effigy of him, which they burn, at the same time
stonning and cursing it. This is supposed to visit
him with all manner of misfortunes. After this,
any Thug who meets him is bound to stab him to
the heart, provided he can do so without risk of
detection. Every member ofthe Order is sworn
to deny his connection with it. and when interrogated, to say he knows nothing about it. When
apprehended and brought to justice, they claim to
be persons of the greatest morality and virtue, aud
justify their acta by saying that they only wish to
establish the true religion, (via : their own.) and
to prevent foreigners, viz : all who are not Thugs,
from getting control of the country.
f fgal liiijerlisttitttits.
Pacific Express Co.
THE undersigned Agent for
the "I'AOini'.IOlXT STOCK
_ EXPIil-sSS COMPANY," will
despsitefi by every Steamer an Express in
charge of regular Messengers,   on   the  Southern  Route to
SANTA RAliBARA,
MONTEREY,
SAN FRANCISCO.
SACRAMENTO,
STOCKTON,
and Uirorighou! the Northern  Mines.
«5» Packages, Letters, Parcels
and insured.
jjjj» Collections maele
Oregon.
Los Angeles, March 6th 1855.
,dT treasure forwarded
every part ofthe State and
CTIA8. R. JOHNSON, Agent.
nlO-tf
WELLS, FARGO & CO'S
SZFKÜSS.
A Joint Stock: Company with,   a capital ol"
$500,000,
TTTXLXi tllspnteli nn Express from  the  City of
W Los? Angeles, bv every ¡Steamer, fo sill parts ef Cali-
foruisi, Oregon, the AtlsinticStates ami Europe, in charge
of regular and experienced  Messengers.
LETTEBS,PARCELS, PACKAGES and TREASURE-
received and conveyed to destination with safety anel dispatch. Collections made, Orders and Commissions IU'ed,
anil all business pertaining to an Express and forwarding
.isincsw. attended to with promptness ami care.
Sight bills of exchange procured on all the principal cities
of tiie Atlantic Stales. Orígou and Europe.
H. R. MYLES, Aokxt.
Los Angeles, March 24, 1S55. tf
FAMILY GROCERY.
Sglff%   THE SElslsiCliTBER HAVING LEAPED THE
bi'ri"-;i lU'll.UIXi! Is'oilMKbLY tnviTIKO HY
H;l[ii .1. G. Nicle,Is, on Main street, where he wil
¡¡2213' he happy to see his friends and the puhlii
generally. .
GROCERIES OF EVERY
DESCRIPTION,
[EXCEPTING LIQU0HS,]
may he found at his Store,
CHEAP FOR CASH,
as he has adopted the mot lo -'quick sales and small profi
His stock of goods* will sibvsiys Ue selected of the li.isf qv
ty. and with special reference to the wants of his cm
trier1».    All who wish to purchase any article usually fo
FAMILY GROCERY,
will rercive Ihe full value of their n
Store.
as Angeles, March 10th, 1855.
WILLIAM SMITH'S
Tin, Sheet Iron and Stove Warehouse,
Commercial Street, Los Angeles,
■      r~píIEpvo< rl. tor of the above popii-
|b   XlRres(ahiislinmnt,havin-r"eentlymaeIe  M
is prepared to 1'urn, ■:; p.uv.ii, -, ,_- v\ ¡lb rvr-iy fh'sb'iildr:
ticle, and at prices that defy competition. His wares being manufactured hy experienced workmen, and under
his own supervision, expressly for this market, he feels
warranted in soliciting a share of patron;!gv.
PARLOR,   OFFICE AND   COOKING
STOWES
ofthe most approved patents, constantly on hand.
The attention of Miners and Travelers Is particularly invited to an examination ofhis assortment of
GOLD    WASHERS,    CAN-
TEENS    AND    CAMP    UTENSILS
%&• N. 1Í.—ROOFING and all kinds of JOli WORK, executed with neatness and dispatch, on the most retisoua-
San jtmám %átámúi
St. NU'Holns Hotel
ADMfflSTATOR'S SALE.
3Yt.ir.Pl-d. OF THE PROBATE COURT Of SANTA 1IAR-
baraCountv.l shall soil ad Auction in front ol (lie
Court House, in'the Citv erf Santa liar nam, sit I- e> cock,
vi. unXotidan. Mai/ Uth 1SÓÓ. Il,« following property he-
lonsriu.r to the lv.tsi.te of Ihe late Carlos Antonio Carrillo,
vi/:—One undivided hull of the lot fifty varas square
to-etherivltli the house thereon, known as the homestead
of'llie hie Carlos Antonio Carril!", situated m Hie < U.y of
Santa Barbara. One undivided half of one vacant lot ot
land, twenty varas square, tying on the streftt, between
" house of Gaspar Orefra and that occupied by .Hidlcy
. ...e, in tlie city Of Santa Barbara- Oue undivided halt ol
one vacant lot of land, five hundred varas square, known as
ir-uuilsi." near the citv oí Ssinlsi Barbara, grsinleih bv
file to Carlos Antonio Carrillo,July 14th, 1848. One
vhb'd hull' of eme vacan! lot of land, two hundred nod
v,.-.. ■ ,,■ ■ .'-„;il,.,| north-east of Ihe " Estero,''
ie ci'v , Santo tornara, granted bv Prefect to Osudos
rulo e'arri';... (>i'l, I'.Uli, IS-lii. One undivided half o I
esicant lot of land adjoining th* homestead, fifty varaa
evenly varsis, granted October 28th, 1832, to Joseph
Castro de Carrillo.
ALSO :—One un
Rancho of Sam Co.
Barbara. This Ksinclio. esontsiining about six square leagues
ofland. was granted on the U!M:h day of November, IS.je.
hy Jose Eigneroa, Governor, to Carlos Antonio Carrillo, am
the title was approved bv the Land Commissioners oi
the United States on the 181h dav of April. 1S53. From its
situation, sabibrifv of e'siinsite richness of soil aud ¡I'oun
dance of wood anel"water, it is one of the most desirable
ranchos in the Stsite.
The terms of sale isrt'senl.ied bv Ihe Court are Ci-.h.
JOSE CARRILLO,
Administrator.
Santa Bárbara, March 29th, 1855. a-pri    8t
Soidh-west corner of Sansm* amd Commercial Sis.
BAH FRANCISCO, CAl.
I n       -theUNDERSIGNED have leased the above new
■\>   ,,     Cni  !       UNES   I.K1CK   IIGTI'L.     The   looms
m I,'vcl   venlilstled ami newly iintslK'd. and
is..,, \i is unsurpassed for the
-     from its central position ..
,,..1,!!...".- -.i-;■'■■'y™;"'™1-^1:*:;;
Families oan be aooomodatea witu
,: '"■       totemtioo •"■ ll"' proprietor; toSkeeP tl» et,
Nicholas as.,   Iirst class l„,l,l.    The  '" * «».•  »'„»; » te
..H.HC.1.-Í11. .hcu-.-chc.-i   .us  ™l I,'■;'■'   I"1-" ""'•■
K. .1. AlSMclhllM',   I  i.rm.r.ol.irs.
a«oi mi i', iiiiki'vaIsJ—
lint Jwiitto ^te&citmti$,
Jones, Tobin & Co.
IMPORTERS   AND    JOBBER^
Sacramento street, corner Sansoiuc,
San Francisco,
EEriPKC'lFUIXY Invite tho attention of the trade to th,-
Sirs si vi.n.y si,..., of Vs..!,. ul IS,. r,, ¡ „.;iri ,\„t¡ ,'r
..     ....,,._,„.    ...   ,.„   ciinn.risin.r • a,
Wngl.  or  Suites o, Umbrohlerlos. *o. *,   oon,,,;l?i.y, .
ed   foiirteenth   part  (1-1-1)  of   tlie
SHERIFF'S SALE.
JAMES P. MeEARLAND AND JOHN G.   DOWNEY,   Pl.ux-
Tll-TS,
VS.
YGNACIO MACHADO AND ESTEFANA PALOMARES, Df-
i-i-:mi.-v;<ts3.
BY virtue of an Order of Sale, on a judgment for the foro-
eloseuve erf a mortgage iu tho ahov out 11 led cause, is-
d out ofthe llistric-t Court of the First Judicial Distrie:
tlie County of Los Angeles, Slate of California., elated
•eh oOlh ISoó, and to me directed, I will oiler for sale at.
die Auction at. the Court House door in the City of Los
■oles, on the tilst. da'/ of April next, ol. 11 o'd'Wr. A. .if,,
followinsi propei'tv, to wit : A trac" of lamb Iviu;; ami
ig situated in the City surd County of Los Angeles, and
.inlod as follows fo wit- : on its nor! h-\v estern side, hy the
land of Augustiu Machado, from whieh
allzi
!,¡;1 :
■vliii
i Ml i
east or nort
lis grantee
and bavii |
fruit trees,
plied to the
e land of t lie said Augrr s-
,ry ofthe tract herein
Juan Moreno ; on the;
1 by Lewis firanger
Los Angeles, March 31, ISO,'
■ or h , hi-'iiig n, vineyard
menta, e. u-i-tmg of vines,
oceedfi of . aid sale to he np-
.itl judgement and  accruing
J. R. BARTON, Sheriff.
INTE It NATION Al*   HOTElj,
M Jackson st, bet. Montgomery and Kearney,
San Fran-cisco.
The central position of libs new B'ive-atoryFire    root
Iheiiditi'e'o'mvcnieut lo the steamhoat lamliug and-
business pari ofthe city, renders it the most desirawe no
U]i!'í:''!l[r"nl"hv,[ and fitted up in the most approved
,|   -.     .,.    -   „   „rt   sin,I   comenience,  and  having  a   table
'.,;,,' , s  „■  ¡, üiolscst Ihe markets sibor.ls, it  is psirDculsirly
adapted to the accommodation of Families as well as too
'''"''nsoi'the Southern part of the Stale, and the
'   ,'ited  to  call and judge
n
SHERIFF'S SALE.
Pedro Rmnti,
Tomas Urqulclcs and .Tose Maria Cota.
""VTRTTJEOFAN EXECtmON IN THE ABOVE ENTT-
led cause, issued out of tlie District Court,of the Iirst
sisal District, for Los Angeles county. State of California, dated Msireh '20 th, A.I), lHS-i, I have levied upon and
sieved the undivided interest of Tomas Lrquidea, in and to
the following described property, to wit :
A certain triod or parcel of land, lying and being in the
Citv and O intj 0Í1 Angfilei, and bounded on the east
by the road leading I | :he House of S. 0. Cosier, to San Céfiro ; on lb" north bj he land of John Groff; west by Yg-
nacio Maehsi lo, Joan Koreno, and Maria Antonio Machado ;
and on the ''.''.. '■ ¡h I hind owned by the heirs of Disi-
dorio Olivoni. o..;:; ■ -. " property on which the mother of
ssid Tomas TJrquides now retddes, about one hundred and
fifty yards east and west, by four hundred yards north ami
south more or less, containing about fiilecn acres, more or
less, which interest ol'said brquides I will filler for sale at
the Court House door, iu the City id' Los Aneados, on the
12th dav of May next, at 11 o'clock A. M.,   for Cash.
J. R. BARTON, Sheriff.
Los Angeles, April 13, 1855. No. 48.—tds.
A Good Watchman.—On Monday forenoon, a
email dog named "Watch," belonging to a man in
Hanover street, came into the Chief of Police's office and walked gravely up to the clerk, with the
following note in his mouth :
"Mr. Chief of Police : Please grant nie a new license, and oblige a former licensed dog.
" Watch."
" P. S.. I do my own errands."
The clerk. Dr. H. G. Burrows, made out a new
license, which Mr. Watch received with a bark of
delight, and then, with a wag ofhis tail as an adieu,
trotted off, holding the paper firmly in his mouth
—[Mail.]
A Treasure CosteKQ SO Moxev—Which will you elo—
emile and mike your household hapy? orbe crabbed, and
make all those young ones gloomy and the elder ones mis
erable ? The amount of happiness you can produce is incalculable, if you show a snsising lace, a kind heart, and
apeak pleasant words. Wear a pleasant countenance. Let
joy beam In your eyes, and love glow on your forhead.
There is no joy like that which springs from a kind act or
a pleasant deed ; and you will tee! it at night when vou
rest, at morning when you rise, and through the day when
about your business.
Special Notice.
SAN FRANCISCO. February 25, 1865.
ay- W« the undersigned,  Mcrclmnts of San
FRANCISCO, hereby asrree to"receive CERTIFICATES of DEPOSITS ofl'Áb'K. BACON & Co., at PAR in payment ofmer-
ch&ndise.
ARLINGTON & CO : PICKETT A MOUNT : Eüf.ENE. KFL-
Y k CO ; DOW". McRCER & CO ; BAKU PIAMMEE ; SHERRY, JANES fc MeCKEA ; SAWYER. JÜDNSON fc CO ; CEO.
DIET/, fc CO ; li. McKKE&CO : EAP.I.E fc CO ; WM. T.COLE
MANfc CO : IICSSEV, BOND fc UaT.E : STORY, REIilNGTON
k CO ; B. C, & T, L HORN ; W. W. BACKUS ; MOSES EL-
US & CO : J. H. PINNEI-: : HENRY/ JULIAN ; LOUD& ffilS-
WORT1I k CO ; A. L. EDWARDS fc CO ; HARROLD. RANDELL & CO ; DeLONG, MeNEIL fc CO; LOWE, ED BET.-; fc
"     BECK fc EL'AM. - mhlT
Dry Goods and Clothing Emporium.
entire stock of  goods   from  their old  ':
stand, corner of Commercial and Prin-  J5j3g3
eipal streets, to the large and commii- ^^/—"«■
dious store,
NO. 2 TEMPLE'S CLOCK,
Next door to the Post Office, Principal Street,
directly opposite their old stand, where they will he happy
to see all their old friends and customers. They have lately made largo additions to their stock, which "is now the
most ex ten-uve in the ci.i v. com prising in part
READY MA DP:  CLOTHING,
HATS AND CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES,
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY' GOODS, EAXCY GOODS, Jtc.
Which  are offered at  greatly reduced   prices,   either   at
wholesale or retail.
We would respectfully solicit a call from purchasers, believing that we can offer better inducements in o sir line o I
business than any other house in this city.
dec-14 EIJAS & BROTHER
Probate Notice.
In the matter of tlic Inst Will and T; stament of
Joaquin Vale it z ucl ;i, deceased.
ALL persons having claims againrst the said testator, are requested to exhibit the same, with
the necessary vouchers, to the undersigned at her
residence in the city of Santa Barbara, within ten
months after the publication hereof, or they will be
forever barred.
MARIA CLEMENCIA ARRELLANES.
Santa Barbara, March 27th, 1855*        Ap 7 4w
RAILROAD HOUSE,
8AN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
HIS  HOUSE ¡S NOW OPEN for the   accommodate
the travelling public.   Pot «InanlhieiB, «lr and c
t it is not surnai  Bdonttu   Pi   iflo, and one trial
sufficient guarantee  (or uontinaed  patronage.    Attached
to the House are HE.-1 A El.A.N iS H'n feel long, extending
from Commercial to Clay streets, and will accommodate
200 persons at one lime. The Floors and Tables are all
Marble, and every thing to correspond, and they have now
the most complete arrangeunents for
IireaJkiust, Litmelj, Dinner and Tea
in San Erancisco, and will be conducted on the most liberal terms, being confident tbsit liberality secures patronage.
The Hotel |iart of the house is kept   upon the European
plan.    Barber ¡-hop and Bath Rooms attached.
Enii-siuee   to   the   Hotel'  or   Restaurant, t>7 Clay street.
and ■-.§ Com inercia 1,  near Battery,
HALEY St THOMPSON,
nov23       Sm Railroad House.
LACE AND Al LISLIN EMBROIDERIES-
TRIMMINGS ;
BUTTONS;
HANDKERCHIEFS ;
LACE GOODS ;
MILLINERY GOODS ;
WHITE GOODS j
RIBBONS ;
BONNETS;
HOSIERY;
GLOVES;COMBS;
BRUSHES:
POCKET KNIVES AND SCISSORS ;
RAZORS;
PISH ING 1ÍO0KS AND LINES ;
STATIONARY;
PERFUMERY OF ALL KINDS.
Together with a general assortment of Yarictles aill,
s-nuill Wares, consist in;; in part of HooksandEyes. Elástica
Bindings, Steel Bens. Needles, Tapes, ,\ iolins, Violin ana
Guitar Strings, Whalebones, Marbles, Dolls, Playing Cards
&C&C. , .   . .
J. T. & Co. are constantly receiving, via Ihe Isthmus anil
per Clipper Ships, additions (er their S'.ock of the latest and
nost desirable (ioods, carefully selected hy one ofthe firm
n New York, and from the unusual facilities which l]lev
enjoy In this branch of their business, they are confident
of being able fully to meet the wants of the California L.ar.
JONES, TOBIN k CO.
San Francisco.
March 24, ISSfi.
'■im
200'
BOXES CASTII.JE SOAP—600 boxea Hill'j
"350 boxes Colgate's sSoap ;
TOO boxes Essence Peppermint ;
100 cases saleralus, papers and glass ;
100 cases Cream Tartar, 1 lb papers ;
300 cases Tomato Catsup ;
150 cases Topper Sauce |
125 eases half Gallon Vickies ;
160 eases or gallon I'iekels ;
75 kegs 1'icklcs, 3 gallefns ;
>r:or sale by
HA1UIOLD, RANDELL & CO.,
No. 60 California street, near Front.
March 24. . lm
1 AA     HI'"   l!Il:S I'TTI/rCiX   MARKET BEEE—75 HALF
XUU     blrlsextra Mess Beef;
'¿50 kegs Pastry Lard ;
300 cases refined Lard, 10, 15 and 20 lb tins;
150 bbls new June Butter ;
100 bbls prime old Butter ;
For sale by
HARROLD, RANDALL k CO.
60 California street, near Front,
March 24, lm
1 r A    HALF BARRELS OF PEA  BEANS—100 half bbls
J_^) yj Sandwich Island Sugar ;
200 half bbls Dried Apples ;
135 half bids Split Peas,
300 kegs East Boston Syrup, 5 and S gallons ;
175 kegs Cranberries, 5 and 10 gallons.
For sale by
HARROLD RANDALL k CO.
60 California street, nearEront.
Mu n
1 24,
lm
200'
LOSANOELES
BOOT Am  SHOE STORE.
THE eitiaens of Los Angeles and its vicinity arc
respect full v informed that the most: extensive
variety of BOOTS and SHOES in tneSouthern country, may be found at the store of
JAMES   K0REIS,
ON MAIN STREET, NEXT   DOOR
THE FELLA UNION,
Where vvovy des.' ¡..tjun oí' Boots and Shoes for Ladies.
Gents', and 'd' e j , lax, direct from thc.most celebrated
manufae:ui<' in the 1...-1, may he obtained, at less prices
than at anv other osi ibliahmenl in this tjity.
Those afflicted Wlthowm. wrllleara with'pleasure thai
hy means of si patent siparsitu.s, Mr. M, is enabled to render
Boot  perfectly easy and comfortable to the loot.
BAGS RIO COFFEE—150   hags Sandwich
Island Coffee ;
Ground Rovee's Coffee ;
100 boxes Eagle Mills Coffee ;
50 bbls Csrrolina  llice ;
200 mats China Rice ;
For sale by
"     HARROLD. RANDELL k CO.,
00 California street, near Front.
March 24. lm
BBLS,    CRUSHED   AND   POWDERED    SUGAR ;
30 ceriums Chile Peaches ;
100 doien breioms ;
20 hales Straw Paper ;
10 cases Sail Twine.
For sale by
HARROLD, RANDELL k CO
TO
March 17, 1855.
tf
The British Periodicals»
Early Copies Secured..
LEOJVARI5,  SCOTT.& CO.,   New York,   continue to republish the following Briiish Periodicals, viz-.
1.
THE LONDON QUARTERLY (ConservativeJ;
2.
THE EDINBURGH REVIEW (Whig).
3.
THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW (Free Church)-
4.
TIIE "WESTMINSTER REVIEW (Liberal).
BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE
(Tory).
The present critical state of European affairs will rendei
An Anecdote of Whitfield.—Upon the death
of his wife, he preached her funeral sermon. The
text was, 'and we know that all things work together for good to tlaem that love God, to them
that are called according to his purpose.'—Rom.
viii, 28. In noticing her character, ho mentioned
her fortitude, and suddenly exclaimed, 'Do you
remember my preaching in tlrbse fields, by the old
stump of the tree ? The multitude was great, and
many were disposed to be riotous. At first I addressed them firmly, but when a desperate gang of
banditti drew near, with the most ferocious and
horrid imprecations and menaces, my courage began to fail. My wife was then standing behind me
as I stood upon the table. I think I hear her now.
She pulled my gown (he then put his hand behind
him and touched his gown,) and looking up, said,
' George, play the man for your God.' My. confidence returned. I then spoke to the multitude
with boldness and affection; they became still, and
many were deeply affected.'—[Autobiography of
Rev. Win. Jav.
these publications unusually
ileresting durin'i- the forth-
coming year.    They will occu
v a" middle  gnroud between
die hastily written news  iten
lying rumors of the daily jou
nal, and tbe ponderous tome
ii the future historian, ivrrtt
nid excitement of the groat
■   '■ 1 ■   1   ■    .'.its of  tho   time
■ hall have passed away.    It
!  to  fhe.i- Periodicals that
eadara must look for tbe onl
- really Intelligible anl reli-
aml as such, in additi-si   ft
their  well-eMsihlisheel  literal
v,  scientific  and theologsesi
¡1 ai.i'ds ", v.e urge them   up
n  the consideration of  tbe
'Boys,' said a pedagogue, ' what is the meaning
of all that noise in the school?'
'It is Bill Slices, sir, who is all the time imrai-
tating a locomotive.'
' Come up here, William? if you have turned
into a locomotive, it is hitrh time you were switched off.' 	
He who roads and comes to pay.
Shall read again another day ;
But he who will not: plank the cash.
Though his name is on our subscription-
book, we shall be compelled, however,
reluctantly, to make a long .
A Weedy Business.-
bany Evening Journal,
moil of politics   '
iidow Weed, the editor of the Al-
dse midst of all llKjduly and tm-
s found leisure to enter into tho cuili-
vation of babies. He is now the father of eighteen children
—bis prolific helpmate having presen led hi 10 ve ith one every
eleven months since their marriage. We should say thsi't
that Weed was rather a luxuriant kind of vegetation any-
feos of county
.nfy Recorder's
Fat Ofticse.—Advocates of reduction in
officers', assert In Saciamento, tbat the Co
offlae in SanFrcneiecols» xorth 5100:000.
Sew Store and i\cw Goods.
MESSRS. Hall, Platt & Co. Iiav- fjf3
iii£- taken tins store in Tom pie's Block, J   "'"vi
■ly opposite  ihe   head   of  Commereial , .      \h
■I. sue prepared to olfer the isiti/.ens of ', _ V
i Angeles, and vicinity, a complete stock of.
GROCERIES, L>R0TrISI0«V3 JiJ^n LIQUORS,
es.    Their connection with San Fran-
les1, to have tbe advantage.
idling by package, tbo tra-
stock   before  purchasing
HALL, PLATT k CO.
at greafljBfcuced rales. Tbei
cisco, willcnable them at all ti
of that market. As wc intend
ders will do well to examine ou
elsewhere.
Los Angeles, March 24, 1855.
Lafayette Restaurant,
FORMERLY- THE OLD AMERICAN,
COMMERCIAL STREET,
HAS been splendidly refitted and thoroughly renovated, and   the   proprietors are   now
prepared (.0  accommodate   regular bosirders
with bed-rooms if desired.
Heals at all hours, by biB  of fare.    Saloon for private
Families can be supplied at the shortest notice.
Cakes of all kinds constantly on hand.
Partridge, Rabbit and Chicken Píos.
Alimentary Preserves.
Tbe best the market affords will he constantly" served up.
EACR k CO., Proprietors.
Los Angeles, January 11, 1855. tf
BY EXPRESS,
IOO   Varieties of Roses,
Los Angeles, March 17th, 1855.
W. D. OSBURN.
A LL
iV On:
persons
Qbanobr an
to them,or to
noTie   tf
fii.3- Arrangements n;-n now permanentlv made for the
receipt of EARLY SHEETS from the British Publishers, hy
wliich we are enabled to place ALL OCR REPIÜNTS iu the
¡sand-s of -ssih-oi ilir'r.?, about as soon as they esm he furnish-
'■d with the foreign copies. Alt tough this involves a very
lar ■■.-!' ¡y no our part, wo shall continue to famish the
! (-.dodo'sils at the same low rates as heretofore, via :
I'Eii ü\t:,i.
Coi- nny oofs- ofthe for, ;■ Tic-lows. S3 00
For any two of the four Ue views   5 0(1
For any three oT tho four Reviews   7 00
For all four of tbe Uoviews   £ 00
For I ¡lack wood's Magazine    3 00
Eor Blackwood and three Reviews   9  00
For Blackwood and the four Reviews 10 00
Payments to be made in all cases in advance.
Money current in the State where issued will be
received at par.
CLUBBING.
■1 discount of twenty-five per cent, from tbe above prices
will lie allowed to Clubs ordering km rosy more copies of amono or more of the above works. Thus: Four copies of
Blackwood, 01- of one Review, will be sent to one address for
S9; four copies ofthe four Reviews ami Blackwood for ¿fJO'
and so on.
Postage.
In all the principal Cilios and Towns, these works will be
delivered, through Agents, FRFE OF POKTAOE. When
sent by mail, the poslae'0 to any ¡..art of the United .States
will bo but TW'ENTV-FOri; CENTS a voar for "Mack-
wood," ami but FOURTEEN CENTS a year for each of the
Reviews,
Remittances and com 111 niiieaf ions; should always be addressed, post-paid, to the Publishers.
LEONARD SCOTT & CO.,
64 Gold Street. New York.
N. B.—L. S. k Co.  have recently published: and have
now for sale, the " FARMER'S CUIDE." by Henry Stephens, of Edinburgh, and the late Professor Norton, of
Yale College;. New Haven, completo in '1 vols., royal octavo
containing 1o00 pages, Id steel and GOO wood eiba'avinrvs J.
Price, in mu slim binding, 50.
^s^. This work is not the old "Book of the
Farm," lately resuscitatísu and thrown upon the
market.
Removal.
TIIE office of tlie County Surveyor, is removed to tbe new
brick building of J. 0. Nichols, Esq., on Main street   un
fltairs.
h. iianjioock, conim toirmon.
119 and Iril Saejcametito s.nctt, ¡saw   k.i.....< .seo.
Centrally located between Sansmne and Montgomery st..
in the immediate vicinity ofthe Nicaragua and MailSteam-
sbip Co.'s Offices, San Erancisco.
Board, per day, ^1.
Lodging, per nhrht. 50c, "oeamlíl.
Lodging, per week, ÍS, $4, Í6 and *ft.
Lodging in single room, ¡ er night, fl.
N. li. Tho privilege of Free Baths is extended to those
occupying rooms in ibis bouse.
decl4-3ro R- 15. WOOPWAtlP. Proprietor.
SdUi Francisco Altead of (lie "Worlo.
Ever on apace with the Age and   Times.
TIERCES HAMS,   IN   BRINE—20  IIHDS  GLAZE»
HAMS ;
10 bbds extra Clear llacon ;
75 bbls extra Clear Pork ;
100 half bbls Clear Pork :
For sale by
HARROID.   RANPEI.L k CO.
No   00 California street, near Front,
eh 24, lm
L. DELAPONT. J- i'MCK.
DEL4P0AT k CO.
130 WASHINGTON STREET, SAN FRANCISCO.
^rencli Xm.^ox-tei's
ND DEALERS IN WINES, BRANDIES^
LIQ UOR S AND S YR UP S.
p. n. Co mil**,
GUN, LOCK & WHITE SMITH
LOCKS MADE AM) BEPAIRED.
Salamander Safes Opened.     All Work
constantly 1
Warranted,
i band and for nale, a large as
, rta
Double aildSingle Bnrrclcd Shot Gnu*,
KII'I.KS.   PISTOLS.   Gl'X    TRIMMINGS,   ti
Which  will be sold cheap.
Powder and  Shot wholesale and retail.
NO. " DAVIS STREET,
Third door north of Chiv Street.
SAN  KRANCISUI, CAL
J5_ Orders  for work promptly attended to, and extent*!
I-ITONEVTO LOAN  AT 8 PER CENT  PER   MONTH, TO
¡.T L  anv aiuouni tvquired. upon Ranches with   confirmed
, tilb-s by UABBJOTT & WBEEjlEB,
Pacific Loan .V Foeuritv Bank,
i     tl«e7 98 Merchant -t, San Francisco.
¡_rii.r:\:. ". a\  ,   - v;.y,   DAGUERBEAN    ALLE
a «- !'''—;;|:"-' -r light in the world (over SCO fee class
y--;1.'  "        ' ■ -'orner  Sacramento.and Montgome   y st,.
\> hv -lioiihl <'icrv one go to Vance's who wishes PERFECT [JEENESSESr Becanse he has now the best arranged Osillery on the Pacilic coast, and not fo be surpassed by any in  the world.    Instruments containing lenses
inoro perfect, and with greater power than any ever before
BUM In this country.
2d. Tieo'sinso he has the T.ATiriKST UOlir ix ttie wonr.n, from
which lie can form three distinct lisrlifs—top. side and half
side lights—tbat now onables him to overcome tbe irreal
difficulty which every artist in this citv has to contend
with— namely, In order to obtain perfect likenesses, different formed lesitures reooire differently arranged li-Oits
Jd. Having the largest light, lie is enabled to make pictures m half the I ¡me of anv other establishment ¡11 the
fiity ; therefore they must be more perfect. Tor ¡t ¡s veil
known, tho shorter tiie time the more natural the evprei-
sion, *
4t!i. Because every plate ta carefully prepared with a
coating of pore silver wliich produces the clear, bold and
isi-tnis." picture thai us po much admired, and which cannot
bo produced on the common plates, as they are now used
by ether-artists.
5th. Because be has of late, after much exporünenting
brought 'his chemical preparations fo perfection, iiiiii"
compounds entirely different from anything ever he-fore
used ui the art, which enables him to produce perfect
likenesses at every sitting, with that clear, soft and beautiful tone, so much admired in all his pictures.
ill lliose wishing p.erl'cet likenesses   will rio well  to   call
thug elsewhere and judge for themselves,
rices as reasonable and work superior to any in ¡he
before s
¡m
city,
DONT FORGET TIIE PLACE.
•mr New building, corner Sacramento and Montgomerv
oulgoinery street, next door to Asflfl-
.  decl-'^m
streets, entrance 0
Story, lixfliiigtoii Si Vo.
IMfiRTFRSauddealers in l)ru~s,  Medicines'  Chemicals
Perliimery, Fancy Articles-;, &,■.,
Battery Street, UU,;em  Wathinylon and Merchant.
San Francisco
A0BSTS FOR
OSGOOD'S INDIA nioLAiiiXJCB. WISTAR'S BALSAM OI
«¡I.lil.'NERRV, e;'-:.\:,FF!-:NBBRG CO.'S MEDICINE-! (TIR
BEIT'S SlIAKERs,- -^ARSAl'ARIl.LA, DR. HUNT' LIEF
ELIXIR, AND HYATT'S BALSAM.
From the fact thai, one of our lirm will reside pennanent-
tly in the Atlantic States) and superintend in person the
purchasing, putting up and shipping of goods for thi,
market, wc flatter oursolv«s that we can oliev superior -id
vantages, both in finality and price, to any oth-r in our
line of business. STORY, RICDINCTON & CO
fief, 5-Orii
_\i-  KRKVER,
San Francisco.
THE oudei-ssiLnied. an old and well e:
respectfully inform their friends 1
■ire prepared to buy and sell Merehsri
They are eolidenl. that from their ki
and familiarity with the market: of Sa
her of their firm residing oonstsitnlv
olfer more facilit [o-s to (be Irsuliti^ p
bouse can bos, u nt In tfc 1 cilv.
All orders for the 1 urch 1
" ft. i,.\/.uii),
lot Angela,
fablisbed firm, would
ndpatrons, thatthey
IAZARD St KfiEMKR.
3,000 PCKGS,   DKUltS,  MEDICINES,
Clieiiileirls, l>j-e StiilTs, paints,   Oils,
Turpenilm-, Pcifuinery, Fancy
Goods, Brnslies, tsto., Ax.
Henry Johnson  A Co.
WHOLESALE    DRUGGISTS,
1-1G Washington street, San Francisco,
OFFER FOR ,-ALE to the trade the largest and best assortment of hood-, in i ii.'ir lino, ever imported into California, to which they invite the attention of country buyers, who will find it to their advantage to examine their
stock, as they arc determined tei sell at tbe lowest rates
Goods can be afforded for. Their chemicals areall received
direct from the best manufacturers, and their Drugs are of
the best «jnalitf, and selected by one of the firm In the
Eastern markets, and thev will endeavor to keep up their
reputation ol giving their customers tbe best Duality of
Goods, as heretofore.
Their stock consists in part of:
Chemicals, of every kind.-   Corks, every kind.
Dye_Stuffs, every kind.        Essential Oils.
Tartaric Acids.
Cream Tartar.
Congress   Water.
Pay Water, in brls. and
bottles.
Olive Oil, in barrels and
bottles.
Alcohol, in tins and brls,
Hopa, 1864.
Labels, every kind.
Trusses.
Syringes.
Swetdisb Leeches, kc.
Perfumery, assorted.
Paint Brashes.
"Whitewash Brushes.
Ill at: king Brash*».
Hair and Tooth ) rushss.
Bpts. Turpentine.
Bronzes.
Window Glass.
(.obi Leaf.
Drngghrts1 Glassware.
Vials, every kind.
Soria   Bottles.
Whiting.
Oil Vitriol.
Together with a fall assortmet of Patent Medicines of««B
kind in denisui'.l, and every other article appertaining to the
business.
Agents for Dr,  .Taynes' Family Medicines,   Holloway'!"
Fills ami Ointment, Sand's Sarsaparilla,   Moffat's Pills anel
Dissolution of Co-Partnership'
THE en-partnership heretofore existing, under tbe I""
ami style of LITTLE At THOMPSON, 'proprietors of the
Pilot Knob Ferry, Colorado Itiver, was dissolved on the 18th
of March, 1866, by mutual  consent.
W. II. LITTLE, tV. W, TEOMFPON-
Los Angele», April 7,168(5. i*
nmk
«*-
YOL. 4.
LOS ANGELES, CAL., SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1855.
NO. SO.
Us 2Wjeb.;s Stat,   '
Printed and published every Saturday, In Temple's Building's,  Main street    head  of   Commercial,  by
J. S. WAITK.
Tf,rmx.~Subscription, Six Dollars per annum, payable in
advance, or Nine Dollars at the end of the year.
Advertisements inserted at Two Dollars per square of ten
lineü for tbe first insertion, aud One Dollar per square for
each subsequent insertion.    Terms, Cash,
Transient advertisements must .bo paid for iu advance
to Insure attention.
ture, unless the r,
Agents ofthe tos Angelen Star.
The following gentlemen are authorized Agents for the
Star:
Thomas Bit.dicic San Gabriel.
George Rick  <¡
Messrs, Knox k Wiiisti.hu Monte.
■S. s. Thompson  '•
li, Hopkins San Bernardino.
■Col. Jack-son-  ' 1  ■
Alkx. S. Tavliii: Monlci-ioi.
Jos. A. HiNCHMAK Santa Barbara,
Thomaü J, ILutviiv San Luis Obtspo.
"Jt'ooHAS Boros -. ..s'ewi Francisco.
LOS   ANGELES   STAR
fa Iprktwr! dSrfaHtsljmciif.
MAIN STREET. (Temple's Buildings,)
The proprietor of the Los Angeles Star, would respectfully inform bis (rienda and the public, tbat he has
just received a large and varied assortment of new material, and is mow prepared to execute the following descrip-
tilofiK of
PLAIN AND FANCY
.¿TOIO S*FLTRi3-TjZJ$rC3r9
I11 the beat style of tlic Art.
Books, Circulars, Law Blanks,
Pamphlets, Carde; Bills of Exchange
Bill Heads, Deeds, Bank Checks,
Labels, Notes, programmes,
Posters, Billets, Bills of Fare.
Or any  other description of Printing that   may be desired.
IKS»Persona  wishing work done are  respectfully Invited
to call  and examine specimens
°§mmm Crórs.
SAMUEL ARBUCKLE,
Auction & ComiiaiSiSion merchant
LOS  ÁNGELUS, CAL.
Sale   Room,   Principal   Street,
Opposite Temple's Building.
■#%- Sales of MERCHANDISE nverr THURSDAY-
BCfr Sales of HORSES and MFLES every MONDAY".
tf¿_ Particular   attention   given   to 'the   sale   of  Real
Estate. feb22~tf
" WILLIAM IS- OSBUM'S
AUCTION"     ROOMS,
LOS AJVGEMCS STREET,
NEXT DOOR TO TUB POST OFFICE
jjay* Fi;P.NITCI*.E sities, every TCESDAYS.
tJ5^ HOUSES aii'l MULES sale 1, every sSATURDAY'.
fiiy- All business in any part of the city aud county en-
'rosteel to me shall be despatched with'promptness, ami
«tiffttetorlly, WM. li. 03BÜRS, Auetioneer.
Las Angele», March 1st, 1855. mhl    if
W. W. TWIST.
GBOCEIÍ.  and COMMISSION MERCHANT,-
ÍJ«ainlij--'s* HIotsl£, Aliso BtsrcM.
Los Angeles, April 21, 1865. -No 19—-hi
Doctor A. IS. Haimuin,
Ty'NDEilS lbs services to the eitiaens of Los Angeles am
its vicinity In the various branches of the practice o
Medicine.    Officaatthe Bella Union. fc'ol-tf
I)
Matthew Lanirancsi,
EALF.Ii IN PKUvTSlONS. CltuCKlUES   AND I.KH'OilS.
-' Ib. de los Non-oí. Los Aneóles. audi    tf
w
Joiixsoy. II. S. AlXAMSOS.
Join is» 11 & Alfaiissoii,
S-tecews   t»   Alexander   d-    Melius,
HOLESALfl   AND   RETAIL   DEALERS   IN   CENERAL
MEii'dlANDISE, Main st., Los An-elc?-       aulT    tf
' jLaiarel  ii, Kreimir,
IMI'OIITERS. AND V17HQLB3ALE AND RETAIL HEALERS
IN FÜItEKíN AND DU.'-.ll'NTi'.; DRV CDODS. CLOTItlNt;.
IhJOTS, SHOES, HATS, &c, corner of Melius' Row, Los An-
gelcs.    ,jyI5    ly
G. C. ALBIASnEH, K.   W,   At.KsCAMiKR. I'Iiimias ii.iwjin;
ALRXANilliR.S & BANNING,
Fonrardla^ aittl Coiuiuisslon Mercliatits.
SAN PEÜRU AND LOS ANGELES, Cal.
 1.GENT8.	
II. N. ALEXANDER, Los Angeles.
LYMAN. RICH, Ibii'KINS >t CO.. San Bernardino.
W. J. WILLIS, Lexington,
RANKIN ,t CO., San Francisco. noy 2?, if
W A T g II MAKER   &   BOOKSELLER,
COMMERCIAL STREET,
Los Axqelks. Gal.
Architect and Builder.
THE undersigned  oilers his servieas to the public as an
Architect and Builder.
X*l£LZXS»,
EliEVATIONS AND SPEpIFICATIONS
DRAWN.
Contract» for all descriptions of Btilldlngs
made and executed in tbe best manner, and at tho shortest notice.
Building Materials
DOORS, BLINDS AND SASH
of all descriptions constantly on hand.
Workshop in Melius' Row.
Office at Lumber Yard. Main street-
IRA GILCHRIST.
REFERENCES!
Abel Stearnos, Esq., I     Hon. Francis Melius,
HnnryDalton, Esq., B. Ti. Wilson, Esq.,
janll-tf. ffra. T. B. Sanford, Esq.
Jk Sale ax "¿mi
FARMERS, ATTENTION.
Desirable   Farming    ¿ana   "For    Sale.
TNESI'C.-CRIP.ER having bad a portion of his ranch sur-
veye-d into 80 acre lots, v.-ould respectfully  call the attention of Farmers and Fruit Growers to the same.    These
lots are situated 10 miles from I.ns Angelas and 16 miles
from Sao redro, ou the river S'sui Cabriel. from which can
be carried a never failing and bountiful supply of water em
to each lot. They will be sold very low and in accordance
with the times. An Opportunity is here offered to the public to secure ;i most desirable homestead.
Tbe surveyed plot can be seen at the office of J. R.Barton,
Esq., :o whom reference can be made. For further particulars luiquire at this  officii or of tbe subsciiber.
I'ehl5       tf LEMUEL CARPENTER.
House and Lot for Sale.
vg^.     A VERY DESIRABLE HOl.'SE, suitable for  si smssll
I:, ;¡:    family, contamine; two rooms, with a Lot attached,
jTitbjb. siluateTd at the bead  of  Main' street,   is  offeretí for
sale on responsible terms.
Eor further particulars apply to
IGNACIO flARCIA.
f''bfi-l: f Temple's Row. Main street.
Sn 1 lío vd Hi Cnrson,
HAVING removed to the large Brick Store on the wes*
side of Bhoau Place,
Loa Angeles Street,
are now receiving-at their new stand, and offer for sale a
general assortment of
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
HARDWARE, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE,
Tinware of their own manufacture,
PARLOR and COOKING STOVES, of the most approved
patterns,
Pannel Doors, Lumber,   Wheat. Barley, fyc.
They would particularly esill attention to their large lot of
FRESH "FLOUR,
manufactured in this city, and which they guarantee better
than any brought here from San Franeii--'-
Los Angeles.Sept. 21, 1S54'
sep21
Almanacs! Almanacs
JUST RECEIVED AT Till-; STAR OFFICK  -i mu
CALIFORNIA STATE ALMANAC for ISofi.
Salt!  Salt!!   Salt!!!
THE PACIFIC SALT WORKS CO. having completed
their block, consisting of fifty kettles, and hern"' now
in complete operation, are prepared to contract for anv
quantity of SALT, deliverable at the Company's Works! 011
the coast, about twelve miles north of the anchorage of
San Pedro, and distant from Los Angeles sixteen miles,
whore vessels can load with the greatest facility, the beach
being considered preferable for loading and discharging to
any south of San Francisco.
Samples of the Salt can be seen at the ofiiCe of the Company, Los Angeles, or at Case, Heiser & Co., San Francisco. CHAS. II. JOHNSON,
Secretary P. S. W. Co.
Salt packed for the trade in any sized sacks, and deliv-
.'erod at the Workf, or at tbo Company's Wurehome. Lw
AngelrS. fobB-tf
>.\CK, PJDINI
For Salts,
and WACOM MIXES :
HARSESá HORSES 1 '
Li WAGONS AND HARNESS :
pair full Hood SUFFOLK HOG&
Purchasers wanting
1 the sribseribei'i, pri
AL
jamlo-lf Oi-JI. 1
FOR  SAT/E.
^^100ACPvESOFTIIEi:ESTA(;itICi;i/;.'URALLAND/i--is,
W&M the County of Los An-_'C.es,  which   need.-,   m,1.!:^;!
2S irrigation. 60 acres uní*,  fence,  has a goodJP.
Also, ó in H'J'IS. ."i , v' '.■!) arc K-O lireeiWwir   Sow.-;   in
ig ; twenty HORSE*, TOOLS,   WAGONS, kc.
Too Earn, is situated three miles from this City, and the
nly object tlie ¡sresent proprietor bus in selling it. is that
ie wishes to leave tlie State.
ivy... Terms easy,        Enquire of
iiov^j—tf WM. R. OSBURN, Agent.
rnlie subscriber offers ¡lis farsa, con*
X   talnihg One   Hundred   and   Sixty   Acres   ol
cnoice Land, situated at San Gsibriel .Mission, on
FOR SALE.
mlie One NEW  HOUSE situated on   Alameda
For  @» ¿a, 1 e.
) YOKE of tine   American Oxen; -2 American  Cows  and
) Calvos : 15!) lbs of machine thrashed Barley.    Apply
^
Blacjcamlth and Carriage Shop.
iMSefej Street, next floor to Childs,   Hides and Dennison
'fill-: SlTBSCRlRICRS  would   respectfully in
ui   *'■ '•    fr'.-iuis  and   the public   that
the*  s.       s".,.-    prepared  to    execute    all
Eeafhess  ond a
will bocmrdoye,
imme [late rfope:
sop.S tf
1 fir
Homo  filanniactory.
Main Street, nearly opposite the Star OJJlce-
F0T   &, BSOTSER.
SAlW.i.l-: .l.V,' liAii.XKSS  MAKERS.
eeps   constant!; on hand an assortment  of
DOLES.   IIARXKB,   BRIDLES,   WHIPS, COLLARS, SADDLE WARE, &c
We are also gxcepared tn execute all kinds of work In our
line at the shortest nos-dlde notice.
A superior  lot  of  California   Hilts  and. Spurs always  on
hsir.-l. ■    „ctf!i   tf
Livery and Sale Staülc.
THE undersigned, having purchased
; old stand of Me.-srs. Barker i
ron, on MAIN STREET, where he
prepared to keep Horses by the
J onto, on the most reasonable terms.
e.si Saddle and Btiggy Horses with Sne Bug-
boio;l;T, sold or exchanged on commission.
ll ■    to buy, sell  or- exchange  can   have an
calling at the above mimed place of
JOIING. NICHOLS.
SEBASTOPOL NOT TAKEN
But the latest Sews is Received by cccrv
STEAMER.
THE Stthscrihcrs having made  arrangements
with J. W. SULLIVAN, Esip, ofthe Pictorial Depot, San
Francisco will receive supplies of papers bv every Steamer.
These Pai'iskss wn.i. be carried about tí'íjs 'CrrV eix ttik ahhi-
val of every Steamer: thev can also be oi>taiiu'iIrut tiie oilice
of the LOS ANGELES STAR.
Persons    wishing   Perioeicms,
Books of any kind,   Magazines or   other
CHEAP LITERATURE,
Can obtain such, by leasing their names at this
Office, and they will be supplied at short notice.
¿03" Orders from the country solicited.
A. ft S. WAITE.
TVotiee.
THE PUBLIC ARE HEHF.HY NOTIFIED THAT I SHALL
prosecute each and every person hereaftar found upon
the Rancho Santa Annita, ¡n Los Angeles county, either
outting «ond thereon or hauling ihe same away.
Rancho dc -Santa Annita. April 10, 1S55.    J. A- ROWE.
Ko. -IS.— 4w
■"AIHESl'ATRKKéiCf»., SOLE AfiEiVTsS   for
I KUVSTEE'S "ERLIT"
.'OliACCD,   have   for
I well known brauels of Virginia
'  FACTORY,"
IH'S  "APRICOT,"
RIDE OF THE UNION.'
IE AND f'OMl'ASS,"
Barber's  Shop.
THE UNDERSIGNED MAKES KNOWN TO THE PUBLIC
generally, and his friends   in   particular,   that  be   has
again opened his
ESTABLISHMENT,   -
ffir Shaving and Hair Dressing, at his original stand Negro
Alley, with many improvements and a reduction of prices
much lower than any oilier establishment,—hoping that
his patrons will not  forviet him.
• I'EDRO MARIN.
Los Angeles, April 14, 1653. No. 48.—3w
-.Removal.
THE office ofthe Count v Surveyor, is removed to thene'
brick building of J. G. Nichols,Esq., on Main street, u
b taire1.
H. HANBCOtK. Cou.vn 50R^CT*B
Mtdú $súty.
GOOB MOUNIT.-G.
"On! lam so happy I*' a little pirl said,
As she sprs'.ng, like a lark, from a low  trundle bed ;
"Tis morning—bright morning I good morning,  papa I
Oh, gii-e me one ¡:iss for good morning, mama !
Only just look at my ptfetty  c;iu\'.vy.
Chirping his sweet good morning to'Mary j
Tho sun is peeping straight into my eyes-
Good morning to you. Mister Son, for you rise
Early to v.sil.e up my birdie and me,
And make: us as happy sis happy can  be.
" Happy you may be, toy dear ¡ilile girl,"
As the mother struck softly a, clustering curl—
" Happy .vou can la-—but think ofthe One
Who wakened lids morning, both sou and the sun."
The little girl turned her bright eyes with si nod—
'- Ma, may I ssry, then, good morning to Cod';"
" Yes., Utile darling one, surely you may.
Kneel as von kneel evcrv inon'iimr'.to pray."
Mary knelt flown, with her eves
Looking up—earnestly Into the 1
Ami IW. ti Idle hands   thai   were ¡VMed tocethr-r,
Boftly she laid on the Isio of her mother,
"flood morning, dear Fa!her in Heaven," she said—
'.' I thank thee for watching my snug little bed ;
For taking care of me all the dark, night,
And waking me op with the beautiful lifiht ;
Oh, keep me from naughtiness all i he lone dm-.
Dear Father, who taught little children to pray ]''
An amrel looked flown ¡n the sunshine inn! smiled,
But sin; saw not tbe angel, that heaetifiil child I
Mtsiflfaitcmis.
i1
Correspondence of Um « stnr."
SauFrancisco, April 17th, 1865.
Friend IVaite :—
The rains have once more " dried
up," and old Sol admonishes us to prepare our Panama sombreros and dust colored vestments. Business is more active than when I last wrote, a large
fleet of clipper ships are discharging their immense
cargoes, the auct i oners' hammer resounds '-at 10 A.
M.," the holders of city indebtedness are jostling
and sweating, Vug poor culprit is incarcerated"while
the wealthy criminal is stalking abroad, and virtue and tice, honor and niscality are dismally com-
úTingled, whether'in the church, on 'change,' or
among the bustling pedestrians that throng our
wooden thoroughfares,
The question of the division Of the State, was
yesterday discussed in the Lower Hon?e, and we
hope soon to be able to record the popular expression in its favor, as Los Angeles would then assume
the position to which her location and resources
entitle her.
A bill has passed the Senate exempting Harry
Meiggs from criminal prosecution on condition that
he return to tiiis his deserted harvest field within
a year, and divulge the names of Ins co-operators
in the grand scheme of punishing honesty for bein¡
poor. There is not much danger of his availing
himselfof the clemency ofour statesmen, to ' peach,'
as "gold, bright gold'; would be heaped into his
coffers, to keep him at a respect ful distance. Should
he appear in our midst, there would be such a shak
ing among our chilled Sepilldired-aríaíocracy, as to
make a stranger believe himself in'a troublesome
country.
The Golden Age left veston-ay taking over 1000
passengers, and $1.371,555 ,'S-f-, of wliich amount
the enterprising linn of Wells. Fargo & Co. sent
$233.070 nearly double the amount of any other
shippers.
A most painful and diabolical transaction has
transpired in thiseity within the past few days.
Mr. Leslie SteeD arrived here from Murphy's Camp
on Saturday evening, bringing his wile and three
children, tho youngest four weeks old, intending
to return to his former home in New York per Golden Age. Ou Sunday his little one was christened,
and immediately thereafter lie went on board the
steamer to pick out a stateroom, and upon returning to the hotel where they put up, he started out
to buy some confectionery for his children. At
that time he had about him some over 53.000 the
result of several years close application to mining; since then he iias not been seen by Iiis family,
who are nearly fi'suifio witli grief. It- is now reduced to acei'taiuty that he was drugged, he having
been seen in company with several of those murderous villians who infest the rum bells in the vicinity of the docks, and scarcely a doubt is enter"
tained of his having been murdered. Suspicion
rests upon several persons who were seen with him
last, but it is more than probable the subject will
not be brought before our courts. Thus his wife
■while in the joyous anticipation of a speedy return
to the loved home of her youth, with a lite competency, and the founts of her affection overflowing,
is left a widow in a strange land, without the means
to render comfortable the trio of bright babes committed to her care.   God protect them!
.Yours in haste, Gyros.
The Po-Wer of Little Tlilngs.-
There is a tendency inhuman nature to overlook
small matters. Large objects strike our senses
with commanding power. A majestic mountain
fills us with awe, while the little hillock scarcely
awakens enough interest to keep us from stumbling
as we walk over it. The mighty river seizes our
mind and bears us along with it, by its breadth;md
depth and rolling volume, while the Httlerill sings
at our feet, and we-scarcely notice its existence.
The great statesman and the hero offthundred battles pass by, and we can hardly resist the impulse
which prompts us to follow them aud gaze on their
forms and countenances: but we brush carelessly
past the crowds of children that throng ourdaiiy
pathway.
Aud yet, often, these smaller objects are of greater ooDsetJuenee to us than the larger. The huge
mountain may be apile of useless trap rock, sterile
and unproductive, while that unthought-of hillock
mavbe covered with ihe grain to save a nation from
a lingering death, or filled with mineral wealth.
The mighty rive.- may be of small consequence
to us, while the rill gladdens us with its merry
song, fertilizes oar lands, and supplier water for
ourselves, and our flocks, for many generations.
The he'ro and the statesman may have diffused a
taint of moral depravity iu their career whieh more
than outweighs the good they have done, while
among the e-liildren that throng our pathway, there
may be one developing the intellect of a llacon, or
the:" philanthropy of a Howard.
Similar to these impressions made by physical
objects of various magnitudes, are those made by
difieren! moral interests and duties.
Frequently, objects of great moment present
themselves to us in the garb of trifles. It is wise,
but at the same time very diflieult. to contemplate
little things and allow them the importance they
really deserve.
It is especially desirable to dwell upon these lesser duties which are so apt to be overlooked, and
may be denominated the Minor Morals. Small debts
fhouM be scrupulously discharged.    A Iowa  6fi
few cents or shillings is often forgotten, and the
p&stxs ;i ihe :ll'£ftriien 12 >uü.. c^-t -.■■)■ f..-;;!.; v-id
suffer an inconvenience, before lie will ,osk repay-
Then, should not these debts be promptly paid ?
t tin may be associated with friends in a common
enjoyment, participating ¡it sight seeing, refreshment, or the various pleasures oftravel ; one ofthe
party may gladly «id generously defray every expense, he may wish to provide for your enjoyment,
and you may contribute to his. hap'pines* by allowing lum (oe.vereiscliisHbei'aldisposii.ion. 'flutvou
muy Ire irequently placed ¡„ «imlurcireumsluiiceK.
and it is not right that you should Ly a narsimo-
nious spirit, suffer another to limit liis own pleasures, to give to you what vou can easily procorfl
for yourself
You may excuse yourself by saying that vcur
friend does it cheerfully, nay more, presses ' ,Ur
acceptance; but all know thai there are circumstances in which no mind bat an essentially selfish
one would receive continual favors without at Least
attempting a requital.
A like obligation exists in respect to paying your
proportion in benevolent contributions. There is^
one class of men who always give, so liberally tbat
no one can say, they have not perlormed theirduiv.
Another class a bo dp so much/«« than tlieir share,
that every one sees it, and they themselves feel that
if all followed their example, the good cause would
certainly fail.
Those who do this because it is a claim wliich
cannot be enforced, and with the expectation that
their deficiencies will be met by others more noble
than themselves, certainly show a lamentable delinquency.
The husbanding of small Interests, though com-
moniy reckoned a simple maxim of prudence, may
properly be reckoned in this class ot duties. A careful ^regard to the smaller sources oi' profit will
raise tiie industrióos and frugal above the degradation oi'l-overly. The reason why poverty is degrading, is because it carries with it the presumption that duty is neglected.
Doing good in a small and humille way should
also be regarded as a duty that must not'bo neglected ; a word spoken in season may "save a soul
from death,'3 and hide a multitude of sins.'''
All things regarded as little sins should be avoided, for instance, irreverent expressions in regard to
sacred things, wantonly or heedleflsly injuring the
reputation of others, and an impatient spirit.
Courtesy should also be practised. We cannot
command others to speak to us lit kindness ¡ to lie
obliging when we solicit favors, to thank us warmly and sincerely when we have served them, or to
meet us cordially and aflectiouaiddy iu our daily
walks. But. do uot these little attentions! gladden
us, do we not feel more kindly oureelveswhen thus
treated by others? Is it a small matter to tel a ray
of genial good will lull on a saddene* spirit, or to
add a drop of misery to a cup of sorrow already
overflowing? The following Unes are so applicable to this thought, that I cannot refrain from quoting them:
■■' Speak gently,   'tis a little thing
Dropped in the heart's deep well:
The good, the joy which it may bring,
Eternity shall tell."
The minor duties are essential to the formation
of a symmetrical charaeter.    As a large number of
faint touches finish and adorn a hue painting, so the
performance of these manifold little duties, adds
beauty and grace and completeness to a striking
character, and causes it to shine with alustre which
can scarcely be distinguished from the beauty of
true hoiiness.
The same principle is involved in the small du-
i'i■:..-, ¡n in inoro importa-it ones, ami (Jo\V; all-Seeing eye diseferns what'is commonly regarded as a
petty violation of his law, as well as those delinquencies which to mortal eyes seem of much greater
consequence.
[N. Y. Evangelist.
Tiie Destiny of California.
What wilt become of this country? This question is often propounded by disappointed and anxious inquirers. The conclusion is apt to be biassed
by the mental state of the individual. To the on-
fortunate aud dispirited everything here has a sombre coloring. Many have dug unsuccessfully for
" the root of all evil," aud in return for their ill
luok they curse the country. It is their decided
opinion that California is a humbug. They declare
that the country is going to ruin; that its resources
are nearly exhausted ; and they advise all, who are
able, to leave as soon as possible such a wretched
aud God-forsaken country.
Does California really deserve this abuse? Will
its destiny realty be so miserable'.' Impartial investigation will show that its rusourees have hardly
begun to be developed, and that, though a temporary depression may prevail here as well ¡is eiuei-
where, it is desdued to rapidly increase in wealth
and prosperity.
But as yesterday California was mostly a wilderness. Now, though the remotest State ofthe Confederacy, it has by i ts rapid increase and prosperity
become the marvel of the world. Judging the future by the past, no fear need be entertained for the
future of California. But the grumblers and
croakers say that this mode of judging will not
apply to California, They say that this country
is only valuable for its gold, and that the mines
are nearly exhausted. Facts show otherwise. Tbe
state of the season being considered, the yield of
gold has never been greater. The average yield
may be less than formerly, but in return the comforts of living have been greatly increased, and
the expense greatly diminished; aud though fortune seekers do not usually "' strike their pile" so
suddenly ss formerly, no where is labor so richly
rewarded. New inventions and new water ditches
are constantly affording new facilities for mining ;
and it has been satisfactorily ascertained that the
golden treasure of California is as iuexiiastible as
its very hills.
Great, however, as are the mineral resources of
California, its pastoral and agricultural resources
are no less remarkable. Its yield of grain, fruits,
anel vegetables is as astonishing as its yield of gold.
It rivals in productiveness the lamed valley of the
jSilc; and in this favored clime the crops are not
subject to be damaged by bad weather in time of
harvest. The amount of arable laud can be greatly increased by levies and drainage, itcau sustain
an immense population, because for stock raising,
our otherwise unproductive lauds afibrd a constaat
and inexhaustible rauge even to the mountain's
Crest, and Block of all kinds unsurpassed iuquulüy
can be raised with no other trouble and expense
than herding. Moreover, the mineral region is interspersed with many fertile valleys which can sustain a large farming population, and already our
golden hills begin to resound with the bleating of
sheep and ihe lowing of cattle.
lu addition to these great elemente of prosperity,
the pleasantness and salubrity of the climate of
Gafiiornia render it the Paradise of America, In
natural beauty also, California is unsurpassed. In
picturesqueiu'ss and sublimity of scenery it rivals
Italy and Switzerland.
Possessing such great advantagesaad attractive
ness, it needs no prophet to predict the future welfare of California. It wants not resources. The
jreat want of California is population, and popula:
tion ofthe right.kind. To secure its-rapid increase
the present expensive aud hazardous routes must
be superceded by a better and a cheaper mode oi"
commerce. A national road should, be forthwith
constructed and well guarded by military po.-ds. !¡
would be immediately lined by almost continuous
settlements, and the trip to California would then
be a mere pleasure excursion.
But such a road must soon be superceded by a
railroad. Then distance will benearlyannihilated,
and s'he great tnmeraJ wrf mgrteilltural resources
of the immense intervening country will bespeedi-
ly developed by a prosperous population. Not only
will it subserve our own commercial and social ¡u-
t' nadirse. but also become a great Pathway for the
nations-.    It will be the most direcfiPfcealthy and
bate to those regions
" Where the gorgeous East, with lavish-hand,
Showers on its kings barbaric pearl and gold."
The commerce that raised magnificent cities amid
deserts—the commerce that bestowed such wealth
and splendor to various States of Europe—that rich
commerce will then be ours.    California will derive
additional refulgence and shine among the brilliant
galaxy of -States ■■ a bright particular star,"—[Golden Era,]
Keep Your Promise*,
The best certificate of character you can give a
man may be expressed in lour words, "He keeps
his promises." Whatever pet son this can be said of,
is sure to have the cohftdeuce of all who-have deal-'
Ihgs with him, It is the key to the whole character
ola man to know whether be implicitly observes
or unconcernedly disregards his promises—whether'
he values his wordasa bond not to ba broken oran
instrument to mislead and deceive his neighbor.'
The man ffhfl will needlessly break bis pledged'
word cannot be trusted, .lie"may uot be entirely
destitute of good qualities, but the canker of vice
is in his nature, ant you cannot rely upon him as
a friend, or commit to his charge any interest of
great momentyany work requiring punctual performance.
.Men should cultivate, as the mo«t Important so-
cial virtue, arigid regard fur their promises. It
will prove the surest meaus of success in life. Merchants, mechanics, contractors, meu in public and
private: life should make it a cardinal point to/Ob*
serve every engagement to the letter. When there
is a doubt about the possibility of doing any thing
at or within a stated time, there should be no deception practis id, but a candid statement made of
the impossibil tj ofaateringintoa pos(tive engagement. Trad.-.-u, ■„ oft* n-tnjure their reputation and '
business by inattention to this rule. To secure a
job or a customer they will make most emphatic
promises, when limy know-that they cannot fulfil
them, or that their ability to be punctual is very
doubtful. Thus they deceive or disappoint cua-
tomers, who though caught that time,- will-not be
tricked by them a second lime. And not ouly is
the disappointedoustomer lost for all future tune,
but be talks ofhis grievance among his irieuds and-
influences their minds.—[iix. Paper.]
A tawyer ¡Von-Plajwed.
The following anecdote, which is said tó'be lit-
eraliy true of an eminent New Bedford lawyer,
recently deceased-, was contributed some years
since to the Knickerbocker. As, however, ail the
details were not given, and an assumed name given
to the chief actors, we will relate it more fully
here.
The lawyer in question, who was then quite
young, was retained as advocate in a case, on1
which, not feeling himself sufficiently prepared to
plead, be was very desirous of obtaining a postponement. As. however, the Court had already
protracted its session beyond the usual period, in
consequence ef an unusual amount oí business
and oi^course the jury were getting impatient to
be released from their duress, he was well aware
that it would be impossible to procure such a postponement unless, he could allege some extraordinary cause.
foriuuultolv, or uu fortunately; as the result
proved, he had a lively imagination, and had
quickly formed a plan which he was sure would be
successful.
Rising with his handkerchief to his eyes, he addressed the Court in great apparent emotion :
"May it please the Cour;, I have just heard of
the dangerous illness of my venerable mother, who
is lying at the point of death. Under such circumstances, much as I regret prmraeiing BO al-
resujy lengthened sesmDO, L must request that thi»
case be postponed. My feelings are so powerfully
agitated that I should be únanle todo justice to
tbe case, feeling as I do that my proper place-is at
the bedside of my mother."
This pathetic appeal was completely successful.
A. feeling of earnest sympathy lor the affiieted
counsel pervaded all hearts, a&d the juro!'.-, though
anxious to return to their families, were not sutli-
cieniiy h:\rd of heart, to wish to have the business
of the Court proceed at such a sacrifice of personal
f.el.n.e-s.
The Judge, who was a tender-hearted man, had
risen, and was about to grant the request of the
counsel, when the deep hu.-di was broken by a shrill
voice, which proceeded from a la.iy in a (Quaker
bonnet, who was bending over the railing of the
gallery.' It was the motner of the eloquent COun*
.-el, who, so far from being at the poinl of death-,
hod coin.;.', without her sou's knowledge, to hear
him plead.
" Timothy, Timothy." she exclaimed in a voice
which could be heard all over the house, " Timothy, Timothy, how often have 1 chastised thee for
lying."!
lt is needless to say that the Court room fairly
shook with laughter, aud the eloquent counsel—the
late Timothy Coffin, as perhaps our readers have
conjectured—sat down completely uoQ-ptusscd,
The case wasn't postponed.—[Yankee Blade.
A Judge's Mustard Ball).
Two or three days ago a young friend, who had
recently been spending some time iu Georgia, related to us an anecdote which .-hows how thoroughly scared the people of Georgia were during
the prevalence ofthe yellow fever in Savannah.
It seemed that Judge B—-g. of the Supreme
Court of that State, was in the upper country at
the time, but within twenty hour's run by railroad
ofthe terrible disease. Quite suddeuly, late one
afternoon, he was seized with* headache,- pains iu
¡¡is back and limbs, Jtc. Having heard that these
were the salutation Yellow Jack extended to his
victims on approaching rliem. 'be Judge, in great
consternation, applied ¡0 a friend '• who was posted" for advice. A hot mustard hath was urgently advised, aud being prepared, thedudge wassoou
laving himself with the irritating fluid. Presently
he felt better, and finding a cifee of aoap iu the
vessel of water he began to eppiy it freely upon
his person. After quite a pleasant exercise in this
way, he looked down on his-body and limbs and
discovered that he was turning black.' Oh. horror '. His friend was hurriedly sent for, came and
declared that the symptom ivas intensely expresa-
ive of yellow fever.
■- But," said the Judge., shivering the while, "I
feel no pain I Í feel well I"
"So much the worse; the ab.veuce of pain is a
marked symptom."
"GroodheavensI" the Judge ejaculated, -what
shall 1 do?"
'• The only hope is ihe mustard, rubawaj!." was
alt the consolation his friend could give.
- And rub he did with a will, tie used the soap
to open every possible pore, and after some min-
iites seat for a candle (for the twilight was fad-
ing,) to ascertain his exact cuticular condition.
On examination he found he was aa black asa
crow, and the soap, which a careless servant had
dropped into tiie rub, was discovered to be somebody's "Patent Paste Blacking!"
We ouly add—the Judge survived.—[Montgomery Mail.
A gentleman was pp-jmeMiding a fashionable
street with a bright little boy at his side, when the
latter called o\n,—- Oh, pfc tbefe goes aa edito?!1
Hush, hush!' said the father, ; pray don't make
sport, of tha poor mac—heaven only knows wfe*
■ou may come ''':- yet.1