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-'' OlTiOM *.aTZf"f—Sif . -' " - ■ ■ : I ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■-■■■ . ' - ■ ■ . ■ ' m/mmm*i&m» %ni%th VOL. IX. LOS ANGELES, CAL., SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 1859. NO. 16. Cos %nQtlts Star: PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING, At No, 1, Pico Buildings, Spring Street, Los Angeles, BY H. HAMILTON. T E RMS : Subscription, per ammrn, in advance..-$5 00 For Six Months, 3 00 For Three Months..., 2 00 Single Number 0 25 Advertisements inserted at TwoDoIlarsper square often lines, for the first insertion ; and One Dollar.per square for each subsequent insertion A liberal deduction made to Yearly Advertisers. Agents.—The following gentlemen are author* zed Agents for the Star: j,. P. Fiskkr- San Francisco. BuitNS & HI-HOICK, Post Office.., San Gabriel. Col. Ira.Thompson. Monte. R. N.G-r.Kstr... .Santa Barbara. Judged. A. Thomas San Bernardino. BELLA UNION HOTEL ' Main Street, IDS ANOEI.ES FLASHKER & WINSTON PROPRIETORS :/ 'j MTHIS HOTEL, so long known as the best in Southern California, having, passed into the hands of the present Proprietors, has been thoroughly refitted, and many additions made to its accommodations. Strangers, and. gentlemen with their families, will find this an agreeable home, at all times. The table will be supplied, as heretofore, with all the delicacies of the market. oct2 LAFA¥ITTE HOTEL, 3VE£Llxx Street, OPPOSITE THE BELLA UNION, DLOS ANGELES, MTHIS Establishment oft'erB superior inducements to the traveling public, and especially to those wishing a quiet home. The location is desirable; the establishment large and commodious, with rooms—single and for families— clean and well furnished, and a table well supplied witb tho choicest viands and delicacies of the season —as is well known by those who have favored the house with their patronage.' The Proprietor will use every exertion, and neglect nothing, to give his guests entire satisfaction. EBERHARD Los Angeles, Dec. 11, 1858. KOLL. ^ranm Caris. C. E. THOM, Attorney ami Counsellor at Law LOS ANGELES. Office in Pico Buildings, Spring street. jy3 E. J. C. KEWEN, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, LOS ANGELES, Cal., Will practice in the Courts of the First Judicial District, the Supreme Court, and tbe U. S. District Court of the Southern District of California. Office, in Temple's Building, opposite Mellus's store. . 1st, 1859. SLOAN & REYNOLDS, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law OFFICE—In Pico's Brick Building, Near the Court House, Spring Street. K. W. P. SLOAN, 8. P. REYNOLDS. Loa Angeles, April 4,1859. ap9 DR. J. C. WELSH, Wholesale and Retail I-»HXJG-*3HST, Sl8 MAIJY STREET, LOS AjYGELES. MYLES & SMALL. apothbcahies, I..MA.1N: STREET—Front ofC.mmercl.l, ferjlD I. P. SWAIN, RESIDENT DENTIST, LOS ANGELES, Entrance through Dr. T. J. White's Drug Store C. DUCOMMUN, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fancy Goods, Books & Stationery, TOBACCO, PIPES, CIGARS ; — ALSO,— "Window Glass, Oils and Colors, Varnishes, Turpentine, &c. &c. &c. The most varied and extensive stock on hand, to be found out of San Francisco. sepll UNITED STATES HOTEL 3VEctin Street, I Los Angeles. THE SUBSCBIBER having leased the above establishment, begs leave to inform the public that: he has refitted and ret'ur- nished the same, and that it will bo conducted to the very best style. The table will be liberally supplied with everything the market affords, and every care will be taken to make the UNITED STATES HOTEL o comfortable home for boarders. r , , A.taehcd to the Hotel is it Bill, where the best of liquors and cigars are kept Terms, moderate to suit the times. F. WEAVER. Los Angeles, Dec. 22, 1858. Roofing! Roofing I Mastic Roofing 2!! E. P. RUSSELL'S PATEJVT. FRANCIS MELLUS, HAVING purchased the patent right of the above valuable invention, for the purpose of supplying the counties of Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego, is now prepared to execute all orders with which he may be favored. The public are aware that it has been the study of scientific men, architects and builders, for many years to discover an article for Roofing purposes, that will withstand audden changes ot climate, be impervious to water, and of sure protection against fire. The inventor of this roofing labored many years to combine articles which would answer the above purpose and obviate the difficulties of rust and decay attendant upon tin and shingles, and tho destruction by the aun and frost of the various compositions used for roofing. This he succeeded in doing, and now, after six years of tho severest trial we would invite tho careful attentien of all interested in such matters, believing that they will be fully convinced of its practical valuo both for durability and economy, in which respects we believe that its equal is not at present known. This roofing can readily be applied to roofs of every description, cither steep or flat, and can be putonover shingles or tin, being much cheaper than the first and at half the cost of tbe latter. Two coats of the mastic put on over an old leaky tin roof, will make it as good as new at one-third of the coat. In preparing this roofing a heavy drilling or canvass is used, which is thoroughly saturated with a perfectly water-proof preparation, after which it receives a thick coating, upon both sides, of (the flour of soapstone, which sets into the texture ofthe canvass, and gives it a firm body, making it very ©lastic and durable. After the canvass, aa prepared, is put upon the roof, another coating of mastic,which is thoroughly filled with sand, is given it, making it fireproof in every respect. By exposure, this coating becomes firm and solid, giving you a roof that can be walked upon with perfect impunity, and as durable as anything known; and we do most candidly and unhesitatingly believe, far superior to anything of the kind yet discovered; and after a severe test of many years, stand as reliable and good as when first put on, without change or decay. All that wc ask is, that a careful examination may be given it, and we feel convinced that it will bear all the recommendation which we offer of it. Annexed *ve give you the namca of some of the persons using this roofing, and to whom we aro at liberty to refer: — REFERENCES. — IN BOSTON".—Union Glass Co, Kill.iy st.; American Brass Tube Co. 105 State st.: C. ttvur. :iifliii.<..i;L -10 Slate st: Ho- ver&Co. 7 Merchant's row: E. H. Bratirook, furniture dealer, 4 Union st,: }£, Crocker, wholesale druggist, 31 India street. IN CAMBRIDGE.—Hon. Emery Witshuiirii, Quincy st.: II. O. Hough tot], Mill n St.: Bui-rngi:, Ht.u:kni*y & Co, li-mbei iloalers; D, Osborti, planing jnills, Main st.: T. & J Lowe builder's. IN SQMMEBTOLE—Benj. Randal, builder: E. E. Cole, (Bixby J* Oote) pile drivers. IN ROSBOBY—Wm. Barton,builder: Johnson & Levett, huilders. IN" DORCHESTER—Edward McKotohnie, builder: Thos. Payson. farmer. IN NEl-rtNCET—Edlvn Ally in. !-'ipmnf uiulontoilwork-t. IN SPRINGFTEUWit. Gr-av. wu■■.■>■■;,• teinUn-t, C.W. Cha- nin. President W. R. P.. IN FALL eHTER—Richard BprdBB, Tres, Iron Works. T. Qordwn, Globe I'rml Works. F. MELLUS, Junction Main and Spring streets. Los Angeles. Sept. 25, 1858. ssjSlijT ip-oii £»aXj:h;. 1000 Bags of Salt for sale, by 23an FRANCIS MELLUS. BACHMAN & CO, WHOLESALE AND nETAlL DEALERS IN Groceries, Wines, Liquors, Iothlng, Hardware, Sic, &C. Produce, Hides, nod Wool taken in exclinnge. Los Angeles street, second bousefrom Commercial Btreet. Jan. let, 1859. FLEISHMAN & SICHEL, IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN Hardware, Crockery, Paints, Oils, IMPORTER, And Wholesale and Retail Dealer in ■French, English and American Dry Goods. Corner of Melius Row, Los Angeles. any 2 FRANCIS MELLUS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER In Groceries, Hardware, Faints- Oils, &c. &c. JUNCTION OF MAIN AND SPRING STREETS LOS ANGELES. *.nl6 PHINEAS BANNING, Forwarding and Commission Merchant, LOS ANGELES AND SAN PEDRO. olO Frieght forwarded to FORT YUMA, * SAN BElllVARDINO, FORT TEJON, and all parts of the three Southern CountieB, with his accuBtomed promptness. E. H. WORKMAN fit BRO. Saddlers and Harness Makers, TEMPLE'S MAKBLE EBONT BLOCK, Will keep constantly on hand an assortment of Saddles, Harness, &c. &c. Repairing done will, promptness. Oct. 2'tti, 1858. WM. H. SHORE, SSTot.cMr'y- I»-vL"tollo-* jan29 OFFICE WITII E. DROWN. GOLLER & TOIUSON, fonvardlns and Commission Merclianrs, LOS ANGELES nnd SAN PEDRO, Cal. U. E. IlAIMONn, Agt. at San Francisco. July 3, 1858. novO SADDLERY. M. RONTET, LOS ANGELES STREET, In front of Corbltt X Barker, HAS the honor to announce to the Puhlic,that he Btill ca'-ries on his business at the old stand, as above, and having in his employment competent workmen, he Is prepared to execute all orders with which he may be favored, in the Manufacturing of Fine Harness-Carrlnge Repairing,and fllemlli.*- Of nil kinds. Also, everytlitngin the Saddlery Business. Los Angeles, Nov. 31st, 1858. LAVENTHAL & LETTER, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Clothing, Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, and Shoes, Have removed to the new brick building in Beau- dry's Block, Corner of Los Angeles and Aliso streets, opposite Melius' Building, Where tbe public may be assured of procuring the cheapest and best goods, ofTcred at 10 per cent, on Sau Francisco cost. LAVENTHAL & LETTER. Los Angeles, Aug. 28,1858 From our Extra Edition of Wednesday. MASS MEETING OE TIIE MINERS I Morrison and Kcwen in the Eicld . Democracy Triumphant.'! Opposition Overwhelmed.' I A mass meeting of the miners of San Gabriel CaTion, was held near Wilson's store, on tbo 2lst inst., in pursuance of notice previously given. Tho appointment was made by Messrs. Morrison and Kewen, on behalf of the Democracy, and Judge Myron Norton was invited to represent tbe party ofthe Opposition. At eleven o'clock in the morning, the miners, with a commendable interest in the political issues which distract the county, assembled iu mass, to hear the exposition ol tho different views of the opposing speakers. Dr. Hoge, of the San Bernardino camp, was chosen to preside over the meeting ; and, upon the suggestion of Col. Kewen, that Dr. Downey was present, a gentleman who had been nominated by the Democratic State Convention for the elevated position of Lieut. Governor, he was cordially invited to take the stand, and represent his views of the existing relation of parties iu tho State. In obedienco to the invitation, Dr. Downey presented himself to the audience, and in a few pertinent remarks disclosed his position before the people. He disclaimed any oratorical powers, and assumed that the distinguished position to which he had been nominated was the result of other than the merit of speaking capacity. He was a Democrat, faithful and obedient to its teachings ; and notwithstanding the bitter antagonism with which that party was assailed, he had no doubt of its complete and triumphant success. He alluded casually to the differences which divide the Democratic party -of the county, and indiscreetly revealed the nature of his predilections, instead of claiming and demanding, by virtue of hia position, tho unanimity of the party. This was doubtless an inadvertence on the part of the honorable gentleman, and one which, though to bo regretted by the numerous party who differ with him in relation to the Democratic organization of the county, cannot affect their integrity and loyalty to the action of the State Convention. Dr. Downey will be warmly supported by the Democracy of Los ,/ln-eles county. Murray Morrison, Esq., was next introduced by the chairman, and in a apecch of nearly an hour in length, vindicated, with masterly ability, the principles and policy of the Democratic party His positions and arguments were happily presented, and forcibly illustrated by appropriate anecdotes, which were greeted with tbe heartiest demonstrations of applause. He contended that there were but two parties in the State—Democracy and Republicanism. There was a faction claiming to be Democratic, which had no orgauiz. ed existence beyond the limits of the State of California, and which, in position, principles and policy was arrayed in antagonism to the National Democracy. Tbe political creed of that faction was identified with Black Republicanism, and the odor of that doctrine was offensive to the nostrils of Democracy. It was a party of sectionalism, fanaticism and disunion. It promised no greater or higher political achievement then the destruction of the existing unity and frateruization of States, aDd to the conservative and national principles of the Democracy could wo alone look for the preservation of our hallowed institutions, and the perpetuity of the glory of our common country The advocacy of the Democratic State ticket, he urged with force, and zeal, and eloquence. It was tbe duty of every patriot to make a voluntary offering of personal predilections upon the altar of the party's success. Individual preferences or disappointments should not be arrayed in opposition to the graver considerations of the public good. The entire State ticket was composed of worthy men, high-minded and capable men, and entitled to the unanimous support of the Democracy. In regard to county differences, he assert ed it to be a cardinal principle of Democracy that the mnjority must govern. If the convention presided over by Mr. Parrish, contained twenty-three of the legally elected delegates of the county, and that presided over by Col. Ross contained ouly seventeen, aa it has been repeatedly affirmed and never contradicted, there wa3 no doubt in his mind, and could be no doubt in the mind of any true Democrat, that tbe Parrish oouvention represents the legitimate Democratic organization of the county. If the facts are different from those as Btated, the gentleman who is to follow will oblige him by a revelation ofthe real condition of things, as well for the enlightenment of the public as for his own information. The argument of Mr. Morrison, on this and tho other propositions, involved in the county controversy, waa strong, eloquent, irresistible and conclusive. At tha conclusion of his speech, tlie satisfaction ofthe audience evinced itself in the moat gratifying evidences of approval. At the couclusion ot Mr. Morrison's address. Col. Kewen read a letter from Judge Myron Norton alleging illness, and inability to be present accor ding to agreement, and suggesting that others would represent him on the occasion. C. Sims, Esq., being present, aud it being understood that he was to be the substitute of Judge Norton, he was cordially invited to addres tbe meeting. Mr- Sim*? came forward, and commenced by assuring the assembly that his mission was the revelation of astounding facts which would elevate the party he represented to the dignity of true democracy, and humiliate his opponents. What the facts were, which were intended to be so potent in their influences, it is difficult to say, as they were never developed. For an hour and a half Mr. Sims wearied his audience by agonizing endeavors to Bay something, that might fall with the crushing weight of nfact, Hia Bpeech was aimless in point and argument, and unworthy the reputed ability of that gentleman. He was invited by Mr, Morrison to answer, and disprove, if he could, the fact that the Parrish Convention had the majority of the legally elected delegates of thecounty. This was a stubborn fact against him which he was unwilling to handle, and which he avoided with most studious discretion. He closed a wandering,scattering discourse, and retired amid the loud applause aud iud'screet euthusiaKin of oue individual. The said individual with the dignity of earnestness, lifted his hat, and with spasmodic action cried—" three cheers for Mr- Sims, and the fruc democratic ticket," when the the said same individual ventured a "Hip-Hip- Hurra !'" and looking around him dnconcertcdly at the amusing Bileuce which prevailed, concluded it was simply a Green attempt, and prudently adjourned the remaining hurras sine die. Col. E. J. C. Kewen then came forward and was received with marked applause. He was a candidate, he said, of the democratic party of Los Angeles county, for a responsible aud important position. It was due to the people, and to him who solicited the people's suffrages, that nn opportunity should bo given to them to know each other, in order that the action of the people might he based ou a proper test of qualification. With this view he had inaugurated the county campaign by a cxll for public meetings, before which antagonistic opinions and principles might be discussed aud the merits of opposing candidates canvassed, with regard to the promotion ol the best interests of the county. He had been met on those occa- Basions not by opposing candidates, as is ordinarily the custom, but by gentlemen, Btrange lo say, whose opportunities for clearly understanding the meritB of the local contest, were limited by reason of their absence from the county when the unfortunate division in the party waa consummated.— Their testimony aud their arguments have been founded on no personal knowledge of the facts involved in tbe vexed controversy, and this was apparent from the studied silence with which Mr Sims has met the demand of Mr. Morrison to disprove the fact that the body presided over by Mr. Parrish contained a majority of the legally elected delegates to thecounty convention. Tho concession of this proposition by the tacit or implied admission of Mr. Sims, renders supererogatory any argument in elucidation of it. To deny thejright of the majority to govern is to aim a blow—a ruthless aud remorselesblow at the fundamental priciples of democracy. This asault upon one of the original elements of the democratic creed forces tlie assailaufc outside of the party organization, and distinguishes him among the ranks of the hereditary foes of democracy. Equally in violation of democratic doctrine la the position contended for, that the Slate Convention by reason of the admission of a certain class of dele gates as members of that hotly, determines the character and complexion ofthe county organization. A more monstrous and absurd proposition conid scarcely have existed iu the lawlessness of imagination. Tho principle of non-intervention is a cardinal feature in the democratic platform. This principle excludes from Congress the pow er of interfering in the domestic legislation of the territories, but leaves them to manage their own institutions in their own way. The democratic State Convention is the Congress of the democratic party, and ie empowered with the right of leg islation iu regard to the general interests ofthe party throughout the State, but uot of interfering in the political feuds of couutiea. As Congress does wiih the territories, the State convention does with the countiea, leaving them to settle their own differences, and manage their owu political organizations acording to their own predilections. Any other doctrine would be anti-democratic—any other doctrine would be black republican—any other doctrine would be absolutism in its most loathed and forbidding form. For an hour and a half Col. Kewen discussed the foregoing propositions with force and eloquence, and was repeatedly interrupted with applause. It was one of his happiest efforts, and the patient attentiou with which he was followed to the conclusion of hia argument, was a gratifying tribute to the soundness of hia views and the facility with which they were expressed. Iu conclusion, Col. Keweu desired to say a few words in relation to himself. It was well known throughout the county, that he had been involved in a war of personality and recrimination with one of the Opposition candidates for Assembly. No man had a higher sense than himself of what was due to the public, and knowing the general disfavor with which invective is, and ought to be, regarded, he sincerely deplored the unhappy necessity out of which originated this accrimonions conflict of personalities. lie had been assailed, as he had believed, wantonly and without provocation, until patience ceased to he a principle of magnanimity, or forbearauce a Christian virtue. Duty to himself, his family and friends, impelled him to engage in a conflict foreign to his wishes, lacerating to his feelings, aud revolting to the finer sensibilities of his nature. He believed he possessed a kind and an amiable heart—and he was the last man wantonly to syllable a word ot UBkindness towards any one who wore the common form of humanity. Ho had seen on that day tbe journal through whose columns he had been persistently assaulted, and be was gratified to observe that it contained no exceptionable allusion to himself—no word or sentiment that might not legitimately enter into the discussion of political differences. If that was an indication on the part of that journal that the war of personalities was to terminate, be took no pleasure iu assaulting human reputation; he felt no desire to batten on wounded sensibilities and bleeding hearts ; he experienced no desire to perpetuate the outrage upon public decency, and he pledged himself to the burial of the tomahawk—the cessation of a recriminating warfare. Col. Kewen was enthusiastically cheered at the conclusion of his remarks, and the meeting dispersed, full of satisfaction, and full of enthusiasm Naples.—Additional particulars of tho recent partial mutiny of Swiss troops are received. A body of troops mutinied in the barracks, killing the Col. and several officers of the 4th Regiment, and afterwards repaired to the Royal Palace, but were forced back by the Chasseurs and Hussars on duty to the Champ de Mars, where thoy were surrounded. The Commander-in-Chief of the Swiss called ou them to surrender. They replied by a discharge of fire-arms, wounding the General and about twenty privates. Orders were then given to fire on the mutineers, when Beventy-fivo were killed and 233 were wounded. Rome.—A Bostonian at the sack of Perugia, writes to the London Times, giving additional details of that brutal affair. He says the American Minister, Mr. Stockton, has demanded redress and indemnification for American citizens, and by his energetic action will doubtless obtain such as is to be had. Two days before the Armistice, a war tax was imposed ou Piedmont, amounting to one tenth of. all the taxes ou property .-customs, taxes, kc. Mit. Buchanan's Administration.—The Detroit Free Press of the 19th ult., contains a well written and comprehensive review of the policy and measures of Presideut Buchannaivs admiuistra- tion, showing that they are entitled to the applause and approval of the Democratic party of the Union, and summing them up as follows : 1. Tbe Administration has produced a settlement of the Kansas question and established perfect order in that long distracted Territory. 2. It has put an end to the filibustering of Walker & Co. 3. It has put an end to tLe rebellion in Utah, and established order and peace In that Territory. 4. It has prosecuted the war against the hostile Indians with redoubled force in Washington Territory, and compelled them to sue for peace ou ita own terms. 5. It has done the Bamc in Oregon, and forced the ludianB to relinquish hostilities and sue for peace. 6. It has done the eamein the war with the Indiana in New Mexico, and in like manner compelled them to sue for peace. 7. It baa made a new and highly advantageous treaty with China. 8. It has made a new and advantageous traaty with Japan. 9. It has obtained a most important diplomatio victory over England by extorting from her an abandonment ofthe long assumed right to search American vessels. 10. It has established an overland mail to California and the Pacific coast. 11. It has admitted two new free States into the Union, and thus secured a large extension of the field for " free labor." 12. It has sent a naval expedition to Paraguay and obtained au apology for insults to the American flag, indemnity for injuries received, and grants ol new commercial privileges and rightsof navigation. 13. It has paid off more than nine millions of the public debt, at a time of pressure in the money market and general embarrassment In tho business of the country that is without a parallel in our history. 14. It has reduced the expenses of our government from eighty-one-millions to less than seventy millions, and will soon have them graduated to a scale of about fifty millionB. 15. It is engaged in the negotiation of a treaty with England for the settlement of the dfficultiea and disputes that have arisen under tho Claytou- Bnlwer treaty, with every prospect of euccesa. 1C. It ia engaged in a treaty with Nicaragua for the right of transit of American citizens and property across the Isthmus and for the payment of American claims, with encouraging prospects of success. Such is the record. Now why ia not this an Administration that the whole Democratic party of the Union can rally around and Bustaiu and en- coutage. The Scenery isetwuen tub Fodh Creeks and Fort Tejon.—A correspondent of the Mariposa Gazette, writing from Los Angeles, thus speaks of the scenery between the Four Creeks aud Fort Tejcn, along the route pursued by tho overland mail:— The green and level country of tho Four Creeks is succeeded by dry rolling hills as the traveler approaches Kern River, which ho will reach, at leaBt we did, In ten hour's drive over lor the most part a good road. Perhaps he will discover iu tho distance n, herd of cintclopo, which abound among these hills, otherwise, he would be unlikely to seo anything attractive. But tho ennui of monotony becomes absolute pain as wo approach the Kern river. Except sparsely along the banks not a vestige of vegetation, nothing but bleak hills and barren sands. Anything more desolate could be scarcely imagined. We cross the river, obtain a pretty good dinner at tho station, change horses, and emerge upon the desert, a atretch of 27 milea without water. It is hard work dragging the coach through the sand, and tho poor horaea can proceed hardly faster than a walk. No animal, or even reptile life la seen, aud the sage bush and cacti are the only things that grow. Even the latter can only exist near the borders of the desert. The prickly pear waa beginning to bloom, and this truly lovely flower, amid the surroundingdos- olation, presented a spectacle wonderfully strange and beautiful. Just before reachiug the station near the entrance of the Tejon Pass, we obtain a view on our right of a portion ofthe great Tulare lake ; on our left is the Indian Reservation. Lobs elevated than at the north, tbe mountaius descend more abruptly to the plain ■ the Bides, now green from the melting of the snows, presenting a singular contrast to the brown and parched appearance of vegetation at their base. Great herds of sheep here find an ample range. At the distanco from which we saw them as we rode along, they appeared like numerous cobble stones in motion. Entering the Pass we ascend a rocky canon tho distanco of five milea, which brings us to the Military Post. Fort Te on is situated upon tho olo- vated divide of the Tejon Pass, and in the winter season the climate ia cold, blustering, and disa- greeabte. It appears pleasant enough now, however, the scenery grand and beautiful, and tho neat appearance of the Post, inviting. The writer is mistaken iu supposing the Canada de las Uvaa in which the pon is located to bo the Tejon Pass—it ia twenty miles distant. Loiui John Russell on Washington*.—The first volume of ''The Lire and Times of Charlea J. Fox," by Lord John Russell, has just appeared in England. The following is his Lordship's tribute to Washington':— Before taking leave of the American war, » few words may lie allowed on a topic where there can belittle difference of opinion. George Washington, without the genius of Julius Cfesar or Napoleon Bonaparte, has a far purer fame, as his ambition was of a higher and holier nature. Instead of seeking to raise his own name or seize supreme power, he devoted bis whole talents, military and civil, to the establishment of the independence and perpetuity of the liberties of his own country. lu modern history no man has done such great things without the soil of selfishness or the stain of grovelling ambition. Caesar, Cromwell and Napoleon, attained a higher elevation, but the love of domiuiou was the spur that drove them on. John Hampden, William Russell, -41gernon Sydney, may have had motives as pure and an ambition as unBtained ; but they fell. To George Washington, nearly alone in modern times, has it been given to accomplish a wonderful revolution, and yet to remain to all future times the theme of a people's gratitude and au example of virtuous and beneficent power. The Democratic Senatorial Convention of Monterey and Santa Cruz counties assembled at Wat- sonville on the 11th inst. There were twenty- three delegates from Santa Cruz, and eighteen from Monterey. D. S. Gregory, ol Monterey, wan elected President, and John Gai'ber, of Santa, Cruz, Secretary, The candidates were John II. Watson, of Santa Cruz, and Geo. W. Crane, of Monterey. On tho first ballot Mr. Watson received the entire vote of the Santa Cruz delegation, and was elected. The candidates are pledged to the support ofthe Democratic State platform. The late Prince de Mettemich was proprietor of the chateau aud vineyards at Johannisberg. Thin fine estate was given to him in 181G by the Emperor Francis 11.- 00 condition that he should ev. cry year send the tenth part of the produce ot the viues to the imperial cellars. ..^.*-"u,'<—■•'•?
Object Description
Title | Los Angeles Star, vol. 9, no. 16, August 27, 1859 |
Type of Title | newspaper |
Description | The English weekly newspaper, Los Angeles Star includes headings: [p.1]: [col.3] "Mass meeting of the miners! Morrson and Kewen in the field!", [col.5] "Mr. Buchanan's administration", "The scenery between the Four Creeks and Fort Tejon", "Lord John Russel on Washington"; [p.2]: [col.1] "Democratic state nominations", "Democratic county nominations", "Expedition to Owen's Lake", [col.2] "An adventure", [col.3] "A card", "Pacific Railroad convention", "Overland mail", [col.4] "The Mojave Indians", "The election"; [p.4]: [col.1] "Recipe--how to cook gray geese", "The liberal sentiment of Europe on the late peace of the two emperors", "The Hebrides", [col.2] "Government of the United States", "California State Government", "Memorandum of distances". |
Subject (lcsh) | Los Angeles (Calif.) -- Newspapers |
Geographic Subject | USA |
Geographic Subject (City or Populated Place) | Los Angeles |
Geographic Subject (County) | Los Angeles |
Geographic Subject (State) | California |
Coverage date | circa 1857-08-21/1857-09-02 |
Editor | Hamilton, H. |
Printer | Hamilton, H. |
Publisher (of the Original Version) | Hamilton, H. |
Publisher (of the Digital Version) | University of Southern California. Libraries |
Date created | 1857-08-27 |
Type | texts |
Format (Extent) | [4] p. |
Language | English |
Contributing entity | The Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery |
Identifying Number | Los Angeles Star, vol. 9, no. 16, August 27, 1859 |
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Part of Collection | Los Angeles Star Collection, 1851-1864 |
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Full text | -'' OlTiOM *.aTZf"f—Sif . -' " - ■ ■ : I ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■-■■■ . ' - ■ ■ . ■ ' m/mmm*i&m» %ni%th VOL. IX. LOS ANGELES, CAL., SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 1859. NO. 16. Cos %nQtlts Star: PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING, At No, 1, Pico Buildings, Spring Street, Los Angeles, BY H. HAMILTON. T E RMS : Subscription, per ammrn, in advance..-$5 00 For Six Months, 3 00 For Three Months..., 2 00 Single Number 0 25 Advertisements inserted at TwoDoIlarsper square often lines, for the first insertion ; and One Dollar.per square for each subsequent insertion A liberal deduction made to Yearly Advertisers. Agents.—The following gentlemen are author* zed Agents for the Star: j,. P. Fiskkr- San Francisco. BuitNS & HI-HOICK, Post Office.., San Gabriel. Col. Ira.Thompson. Monte. R. N.G-r.Kstr... .Santa Barbara. Judged. A. Thomas San Bernardino. BELLA UNION HOTEL ' Main Street, IDS ANOEI.ES FLASHKER & WINSTON PROPRIETORS :/ 'j MTHIS HOTEL, so long known as the best in Southern California, having, passed into the hands of the present Proprietors, has been thoroughly refitted, and many additions made to its accommodations. Strangers, and. gentlemen with their families, will find this an agreeable home, at all times. The table will be supplied, as heretofore, with all the delicacies of the market. oct2 LAFA¥ITTE HOTEL, 3VE£Llxx Street, OPPOSITE THE BELLA UNION, DLOS ANGELES, MTHIS Establishment oft'erB superior inducements to the traveling public, and especially to those wishing a quiet home. The location is desirable; the establishment large and commodious, with rooms—single and for families— clean and well furnished, and a table well supplied witb tho choicest viands and delicacies of the season —as is well known by those who have favored the house with their patronage.' The Proprietor will use every exertion, and neglect nothing, to give his guests entire satisfaction. EBERHARD Los Angeles, Dec. 11, 1858. KOLL. ^ranm Caris. C. E. THOM, Attorney ami Counsellor at Law LOS ANGELES. Office in Pico Buildings, Spring street. jy3 E. J. C. KEWEN, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, LOS ANGELES, Cal., Will practice in the Courts of the First Judicial District, the Supreme Court, and tbe U. S. District Court of the Southern District of California. Office, in Temple's Building, opposite Mellus's store. . 1st, 1859. SLOAN & REYNOLDS, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law OFFICE—In Pico's Brick Building, Near the Court House, Spring Street. K. W. P. SLOAN, 8. P. REYNOLDS. Loa Angeles, April 4,1859. ap9 DR. J. C. WELSH, Wholesale and Retail I-»HXJG-*3HST, Sl8 MAIJY STREET, LOS AjYGELES. MYLES & SMALL. apothbcahies, I..MA.1N: STREET—Front ofC.mmercl.l, ferjlD I. P. SWAIN, RESIDENT DENTIST, LOS ANGELES, Entrance through Dr. T. J. White's Drug Store C. DUCOMMUN, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fancy Goods, Books & Stationery, TOBACCO, PIPES, CIGARS ; — ALSO,— "Window Glass, Oils and Colors, Varnishes, Turpentine, &c. &c. &c. The most varied and extensive stock on hand, to be found out of San Francisco. sepll UNITED STATES HOTEL 3VEctin Street, I Los Angeles. THE SUBSCBIBER having leased the above establishment, begs leave to inform the public that: he has refitted and ret'ur- nished the same, and that it will bo conducted to the very best style. The table will be liberally supplied with everything the market affords, and every care will be taken to make the UNITED STATES HOTEL o comfortable home for boarders. r , , A.taehcd to the Hotel is it Bill, where the best of liquors and cigars are kept Terms, moderate to suit the times. F. WEAVER. Los Angeles, Dec. 22, 1858. Roofing! Roofing I Mastic Roofing 2!! E. P. RUSSELL'S PATEJVT. FRANCIS MELLUS, HAVING purchased the patent right of the above valuable invention, for the purpose of supplying the counties of Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego, is now prepared to execute all orders with which he may be favored. The public are aware that it has been the study of scientific men, architects and builders, for many years to discover an article for Roofing purposes, that will withstand audden changes ot climate, be impervious to water, and of sure protection against fire. The inventor of this roofing labored many years to combine articles which would answer the above purpose and obviate the difficulties of rust and decay attendant upon tin and shingles, and tho destruction by the aun and frost of the various compositions used for roofing. This he succeeded in doing, and now, after six years of tho severest trial we would invite tho careful attentien of all interested in such matters, believing that they will be fully convinced of its practical valuo both for durability and economy, in which respects we believe that its equal is not at present known. This roofing can readily be applied to roofs of every description, cither steep or flat, and can be putonover shingles or tin, being much cheaper than the first and at half the cost of tbe latter. Two coats of the mastic put on over an old leaky tin roof, will make it as good as new at one-third of the coat. In preparing this roofing a heavy drilling or canvass is used, which is thoroughly saturated with a perfectly water-proof preparation, after which it receives a thick coating, upon both sides, of (the flour of soapstone, which sets into the texture ofthe canvass, and gives it a firm body, making it very ©lastic and durable. After the canvass, aa prepared, is put upon the roof, another coating of mastic,which is thoroughly filled with sand, is given it, making it fireproof in every respect. By exposure, this coating becomes firm and solid, giving you a roof that can be walked upon with perfect impunity, and as durable as anything known; and we do most candidly and unhesitatingly believe, far superior to anything of the kind yet discovered; and after a severe test of many years, stand as reliable and good as when first put on, without change or decay. All that wc ask is, that a careful examination may be given it, and we feel convinced that it will bear all the recommendation which we offer of it. Annexed *ve give you the namca of some of the persons using this roofing, and to whom we aro at liberty to refer: — REFERENCES. — IN BOSTON".—Union Glass Co, Kill.iy st.; American Brass Tube Co. 105 State st.: C. ttvur. :iifliii.<..i;L -10 Slate st: Ho- ver&Co. 7 Merchant's row: E. H. Bratirook, furniture dealer, 4 Union st,: }£, Crocker, wholesale druggist, 31 India street. IN CAMBRIDGE.—Hon. Emery Witshuiirii, Quincy st.: II. O. Hough tot], Mill n St.: Bui-rngi:, Ht.u:kni*y & Co, li-mbei iloalers; D, Osborti, planing jnills, Main st.: T. & J Lowe builder's. IN SQMMEBTOLE—Benj. Randal, builder: E. E. Cole, (Bixby J* Oote) pile drivers. IN ROSBOBY—Wm. Barton,builder: Johnson & Levett, huilders. IN" DORCHESTER—Edward McKotohnie, builder: Thos. Payson. farmer. IN NEl-rtNCET—Edlvn Ally in. !-'ipmnf uiulontoilwork-t. IN SPRINGFTEUWit. Gr-av. wu■■.■>■■;,• teinUn-t, C.W. Cha- nin. President W. R. P.. IN FALL eHTER—Richard BprdBB, Tres, Iron Works. T. Qordwn, Globe I'rml Works. F. MELLUS, Junction Main and Spring streets. Los Angeles. Sept. 25, 1858. ssjSlijT ip-oii £»aXj:h;. 1000 Bags of Salt for sale, by 23an FRANCIS MELLUS. BACHMAN & CO, WHOLESALE AND nETAlL DEALERS IN Groceries, Wines, Liquors, Iothlng, Hardware, Sic, &C. Produce, Hides, nod Wool taken in exclinnge. Los Angeles street, second bousefrom Commercial Btreet. Jan. let, 1859. FLEISHMAN & SICHEL, IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN Hardware, Crockery, Paints, Oils, IMPORTER, And Wholesale and Retail Dealer in ■French, English and American Dry Goods. Corner of Melius Row, Los Angeles. any 2 FRANCIS MELLUS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER In Groceries, Hardware, Faints- Oils, &c. &c. JUNCTION OF MAIN AND SPRING STREETS LOS ANGELES. *.nl6 PHINEAS BANNING, Forwarding and Commission Merchant, LOS ANGELES AND SAN PEDRO. olO Frieght forwarded to FORT YUMA, * SAN BElllVARDINO, FORT TEJON, and all parts of the three Southern CountieB, with his accuBtomed promptness. E. H. WORKMAN fit BRO. Saddlers and Harness Makers, TEMPLE'S MAKBLE EBONT BLOCK, Will keep constantly on hand an assortment of Saddles, Harness, &c. &c. Repairing done will, promptness. Oct. 2'tti, 1858. WM. H. SHORE, SSTot.cMr'y- I»-vL"tollo-* jan29 OFFICE WITII E. DROWN. GOLLER & TOIUSON, fonvardlns and Commission Merclianrs, LOS ANGELES nnd SAN PEDRO, Cal. U. E. IlAIMONn, Agt. at San Francisco. July 3, 1858. novO SADDLERY. M. RONTET, LOS ANGELES STREET, In front of Corbltt X Barker, HAS the honor to announce to the Puhlic,that he Btill ca'-ries on his business at the old stand, as above, and having in his employment competent workmen, he Is prepared to execute all orders with which he may be favored, in the Manufacturing of Fine Harness-Carrlnge Repairing,and fllemlli.*- Of nil kinds. Also, everytlitngin the Saddlery Business. Los Angeles, Nov. 31st, 1858. LAVENTHAL & LETTER, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Clothing, Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, and Shoes, Have removed to the new brick building in Beau- dry's Block, Corner of Los Angeles and Aliso streets, opposite Melius' Building, Where tbe public may be assured of procuring the cheapest and best goods, ofTcred at 10 per cent, on Sau Francisco cost. LAVENTHAL & LETTER. Los Angeles, Aug. 28,1858 From our Extra Edition of Wednesday. MASS MEETING OE TIIE MINERS I Morrison and Kcwen in the Eicld . Democracy Triumphant.'! Opposition Overwhelmed.' I A mass meeting of the miners of San Gabriel CaTion, was held near Wilson's store, on tbo 2lst inst., in pursuance of notice previously given. Tho appointment was made by Messrs. Morrison and Kewen, on behalf of the Democracy, and Judge Myron Norton was invited to represent tbe party ofthe Opposition. At eleven o'clock in the morning, the miners, with a commendable interest in the political issues which distract the county, assembled iu mass, to hear the exposition ol tho different views of the opposing speakers. Dr. Hoge, of the San Bernardino camp, was chosen to preside over the meeting ; and, upon the suggestion of Col. Kewen, that Dr. Downey was present, a gentleman who had been nominated by the Democratic State Convention for the elevated position of Lieut. Governor, he was cordially invited to take the stand, and represent his views of the existing relation of parties iu tho State. In obedienco to the invitation, Dr. Downey presented himself to the audience, and in a few pertinent remarks disclosed his position before the people. He disclaimed any oratorical powers, and assumed that the distinguished position to which he had been nominated was the result of other than the merit of speaking capacity. He was a Democrat, faithful and obedient to its teachings ; and notwithstanding the bitter antagonism with which that party was assailed, he had no doubt of its complete and triumphant success. He alluded casually to the differences which divide the Democratic party -of the county, and indiscreetly revealed the nature of his predilections, instead of claiming and demanding, by virtue of hia position, tho unanimity of the party. This was doubtless an inadvertence on the part of the honorable gentleman, and one which, though to bo regretted by the numerous party who differ with him in relation to the Democratic organization of the county, cannot affect their integrity and loyalty to the action of the State Convention. Dr. Downey will be warmly supported by the Democracy of Los ,/ln-eles county. Murray Morrison, Esq., was next introduced by the chairman, and in a apecch of nearly an hour in length, vindicated, with masterly ability, the principles and policy of the Democratic party His positions and arguments were happily presented, and forcibly illustrated by appropriate anecdotes, which were greeted with tbe heartiest demonstrations of applause. He contended that there were but two parties in the State—Democracy and Republicanism. There was a faction claiming to be Democratic, which had no orgauiz. ed existence beyond the limits of the State of California, and which, in position, principles and policy was arrayed in antagonism to the National Democracy. Tbe political creed of that faction was identified with Black Republicanism, and the odor of that doctrine was offensive to the nostrils of Democracy. It was a party of sectionalism, fanaticism and disunion. It promised no greater or higher political achievement then the destruction of the existing unity and frateruization of States, aDd to the conservative and national principles of the Democracy could wo alone look for the preservation of our hallowed institutions, and the perpetuity of the glory of our common country The advocacy of the Democratic State ticket, he urged with force, and zeal, and eloquence. It was tbe duty of every patriot to make a voluntary offering of personal predilections upon the altar of the party's success. Individual preferences or disappointments should not be arrayed in opposition to the graver considerations of the public good. The entire State ticket was composed of worthy men, high-minded and capable men, and entitled to the unanimous support of the Democracy. In regard to county differences, he assert ed it to be a cardinal principle of Democracy that the mnjority must govern. If the convention presided over by Mr. Parrish, contained twenty-three of the legally elected delegates of the county, and that presided over by Col. Ross contained ouly seventeen, aa it has been repeatedly affirmed and never contradicted, there wa3 no doubt in his mind, and could be no doubt in the mind of any true Democrat, that tbe Parrish oouvention represents the legitimate Democratic organization of the county. If the facts are different from those as Btated, the gentleman who is to follow will oblige him by a revelation ofthe real condition of things, as well for the enlightenment of the public as for his own information. The argument of Mr. Morrison, on this and tho other propositions, involved in the county controversy, waa strong, eloquent, irresistible and conclusive. At tha conclusion of his speech, tlie satisfaction ofthe audience evinced itself in the moat gratifying evidences of approval. At the couclusion ot Mr. Morrison's address. Col. Kewen read a letter from Judge Myron Norton alleging illness, and inability to be present accor ding to agreement, and suggesting that others would represent him on the occasion. C. Sims, Esq., being present, aud it being understood that he was to be the substitute of Judge Norton, he was cordially invited to addres tbe meeting. Mr- Sim*? came forward, and commenced by assuring the assembly that his mission was the revelation of astounding facts which would elevate the party he represented to the dignity of true democracy, and humiliate his opponents. What the facts were, which were intended to be so potent in their influences, it is difficult to say, as they were never developed. For an hour and a half Mr. Sims wearied his audience by agonizing endeavors to Bay something, that might fall with the crushing weight of nfact, Hia Bpeech was aimless in point and argument, and unworthy the reputed ability of that gentleman. He was invited by Mr, Morrison to answer, and disprove, if he could, the fact that the Parrish Convention had the majority of the legally elected delegates of thecounty. This was a stubborn fact against him which he was unwilling to handle, and which he avoided with most studious discretion. He closed a wandering,scattering discourse, and retired amid the loud applause aud iud'screet euthusiaKin of oue individual. The said individual with the dignity of earnestness, lifted his hat, and with spasmodic action cried—" three cheers for Mr- Sims, and the fruc democratic ticket," when the the said same individual ventured a "Hip-Hip- Hurra !'" and looking around him dnconcertcdly at the amusing Bileuce which prevailed, concluded it was simply a Green attempt, and prudently adjourned the remaining hurras sine die. Col. E. J. C. Kewen then came forward and was received with marked applause. He was a candidate, he said, of the democratic party of Los Angeles county, for a responsible aud important position. It was due to the people, and to him who solicited the people's suffrages, that nn opportunity should bo given to them to know each other, in order that the action of the people might he based ou a proper test of qualification. With this view he had inaugurated the county campaign by a cxll for public meetings, before which antagonistic opinions and principles might be discussed aud the merits of opposing candidates canvassed, with regard to the promotion ol the best interests of the county. He had been met on those occa- Basions not by opposing candidates, as is ordinarily the custom, but by gentlemen, Btrange lo say, whose opportunities for clearly understanding the meritB of the local contest, were limited by reason of their absence from the county when the unfortunate division in the party waa consummated.— Their testimony aud their arguments have been founded on no personal knowledge of the facts involved in tbe vexed controversy, and this was apparent from the studied silence with which Mr Sims has met the demand of Mr. Morrison to disprove the fact that the body presided over by Mr. Parrish contained a majority of the legally elected delegates to thecounty convention. Tho concession of this proposition by the tacit or implied admission of Mr. Sims, renders supererogatory any argument in elucidation of it. To deny thejright of the majority to govern is to aim a blow—a ruthless aud remorselesblow at the fundamental priciples of democracy. This asault upon one of the original elements of the democratic creed forces tlie assailaufc outside of the party organization, and distinguishes him among the ranks of the hereditary foes of democracy. Equally in violation of democratic doctrine la the position contended for, that the Slate Convention by reason of the admission of a certain class of dele gates as members of that hotly, determines the character and complexion ofthe county organization. A more monstrous and absurd proposition conid scarcely have existed iu the lawlessness of imagination. Tho principle of non-intervention is a cardinal feature in the democratic platform. This principle excludes from Congress the pow er of interfering in the domestic legislation of the territories, but leaves them to manage their own institutions in their own way. The democratic State Convention is the Congress of the democratic party, and ie empowered with the right of leg islation iu regard to the general interests ofthe party throughout the State, but uot of interfering in the political feuds of couutiea. As Congress does wiih the territories, the State convention does with the countiea, leaving them to settle their own differences, and manage their owu political organizations acording to their own predilections. Any other doctrine would be anti-democratic—any other doctrine would be black republican—any other doctrine would be absolutism in its most loathed and forbidding form. For an hour and a half Col. Kewen discussed the foregoing propositions with force and eloquence, and was repeatedly interrupted with applause. It was one of his happiest efforts, and the patient attentiou with which he was followed to the conclusion of hia argument, was a gratifying tribute to the soundness of hia views and the facility with which they were expressed. Iu conclusion, Col. Keweu desired to say a few words in relation to himself. It was well known throughout the county, that he had been involved in a war of personality and recrimination with one of the Opposition candidates for Assembly. No man had a higher sense than himself of what was due to the public, and knowing the general disfavor with which invective is, and ought to be, regarded, he sincerely deplored the unhappy necessity out of which originated this accrimonions conflict of personalities. lie had been assailed, as he had believed, wantonly and without provocation, until patience ceased to he a principle of magnanimity, or forbearauce a Christian virtue. Duty to himself, his family and friends, impelled him to engage in a conflict foreign to his wishes, lacerating to his feelings, aud revolting to the finer sensibilities of his nature. He believed he possessed a kind and an amiable heart—and he was the last man wantonly to syllable a word ot UBkindness towards any one who wore the common form of humanity. Ho had seen on that day tbe journal through whose columns he had been persistently assaulted, and be was gratified to observe that it contained no exceptionable allusion to himself—no word or sentiment that might not legitimately enter into the discussion of political differences. If that was an indication on the part of that journal that the war of personalities was to terminate, be took no pleasure iu assaulting human reputation; he felt no desire to batten on wounded sensibilities and bleeding hearts ; he experienced no desire to perpetuate the outrage upon public decency, and he pledged himself to the burial of the tomahawk—the cessation of a recriminating warfare. Col. Kewen was enthusiastically cheered at the conclusion of his remarks, and the meeting dispersed, full of satisfaction, and full of enthusiasm Naples.—Additional particulars of tho recent partial mutiny of Swiss troops are received. A body of troops mutinied in the barracks, killing the Col. and several officers of the 4th Regiment, and afterwards repaired to the Royal Palace, but were forced back by the Chasseurs and Hussars on duty to the Champ de Mars, where thoy were surrounded. The Commander-in-Chief of the Swiss called ou them to surrender. They replied by a discharge of fire-arms, wounding the General and about twenty privates. Orders were then given to fire on the mutineers, when Beventy-fivo were killed and 233 were wounded. Rome.—A Bostonian at the sack of Perugia, writes to the London Times, giving additional details of that brutal affair. He says the American Minister, Mr. Stockton, has demanded redress and indemnification for American citizens, and by his energetic action will doubtless obtain such as is to be had. Two days before the Armistice, a war tax was imposed ou Piedmont, amounting to one tenth of. all the taxes ou property .-customs, taxes, kc. Mit. Buchanan's Administration.—The Detroit Free Press of the 19th ult., contains a well written and comprehensive review of the policy and measures of Presideut Buchannaivs admiuistra- tion, showing that they are entitled to the applause and approval of the Democratic party of the Union, and summing them up as follows : 1. Tbe Administration has produced a settlement of the Kansas question and established perfect order in that long distracted Territory. 2. It has put an end to the filibustering of Walker & Co. 3. It has put an end to tLe rebellion in Utah, and established order and peace In that Territory. 4. It has prosecuted the war against the hostile Indians with redoubled force in Washington Territory, and compelled them to sue for peace ou ita own terms. 5. It has done the Bamc in Oregon, and forced the ludianB to relinquish hostilities and sue for peace. 6. It has done the eamein the war with the Indiana in New Mexico, and in like manner compelled them to sue for peace. 7. It baa made a new and highly advantageous treaty with China. 8. It has made a new and advantageous traaty with Japan. 9. It has obtained a most important diplomatio victory over England by extorting from her an abandonment ofthe long assumed right to search American vessels. 10. It has established an overland mail to California and the Pacific coast. 11. It has admitted two new free States into the Union, and thus secured a large extension of the field for " free labor." 12. It has sent a naval expedition to Paraguay and obtained au apology for insults to the American flag, indemnity for injuries received, and grants ol new commercial privileges and rightsof navigation. 13. It has paid off more than nine millions of the public debt, at a time of pressure in the money market and general embarrassment In tho business of the country that is without a parallel in our history. 14. It has reduced the expenses of our government from eighty-one-millions to less than seventy millions, and will soon have them graduated to a scale of about fifty millionB. 15. It is engaged in the negotiation of a treaty with England for the settlement of the dfficultiea and disputes that have arisen under tho Claytou- Bnlwer treaty, with every prospect of euccesa. 1C. It ia engaged in a treaty with Nicaragua for the right of transit of American citizens and property across the Isthmus and for the payment of American claims, with encouraging prospects of success. Such is the record. Now why ia not this an Administration that the whole Democratic party of the Union can rally around and Bustaiu and en- coutage. The Scenery isetwuen tub Fodh Creeks and Fort Tejon.—A correspondent of the Mariposa Gazette, writing from Los Angeles, thus speaks of the scenery between the Four Creeks aud Fort Tejcn, along the route pursued by tho overland mail:— The green and level country of tho Four Creeks is succeeded by dry rolling hills as the traveler approaches Kern River, which ho will reach, at leaBt we did, In ten hour's drive over lor the most part a good road. Perhaps he will discover iu tho distance n, herd of cintclopo, which abound among these hills, otherwise, he would be unlikely to seo anything attractive. But tho ennui of monotony becomes absolute pain as wo approach the Kern river. Except sparsely along the banks not a vestige of vegetation, nothing but bleak hills and barren sands. Anything more desolate could be scarcely imagined. We cross the river, obtain a pretty good dinner at tho station, change horses, and emerge upon the desert, a atretch of 27 milea without water. It is hard work dragging the coach through the sand, and tho poor horaea can proceed hardly faster than a walk. No animal, or even reptile life la seen, aud the sage bush and cacti are the only things that grow. Even the latter can only exist near the borders of the desert. The prickly pear waa beginning to bloom, and this truly lovely flower, amid the surroundingdos- olation, presented a spectacle wonderfully strange and beautiful. Just before reachiug the station near the entrance of the Tejon Pass, we obtain a view on our right of a portion ofthe great Tulare lake ; on our left is the Indian Reservation. Lobs elevated than at the north, tbe mountaius descend more abruptly to the plain ■ the Bides, now green from the melting of the snows, presenting a singular contrast to the brown and parched appearance of vegetation at their base. Great herds of sheep here find an ample range. At the distanco from which we saw them as we rode along, they appeared like numerous cobble stones in motion. Entering the Pass we ascend a rocky canon tho distanco of five milea, which brings us to the Military Post. Fort Te on is situated upon tho olo- vated divide of the Tejon Pass, and in the winter season the climate ia cold, blustering, and disa- greeabte. It appears pleasant enough now, however, the scenery grand and beautiful, and tho neat appearance of the Post, inviting. The writer is mistaken iu supposing the Canada de las Uvaa in which the pon is located to bo the Tejon Pass—it ia twenty miles distant. Loiui John Russell on Washington*.—The first volume of ''The Lire and Times of Charlea J. Fox," by Lord John Russell, has just appeared in England. The following is his Lordship's tribute to Washington':— Before taking leave of the American war, » few words may lie allowed on a topic where there can belittle difference of opinion. George Washington, without the genius of Julius Cfesar or Napoleon Bonaparte, has a far purer fame, as his ambition was of a higher and holier nature. Instead of seeking to raise his own name or seize supreme power, he devoted bis whole talents, military and civil, to the establishment of the independence and perpetuity of the liberties of his own country. lu modern history no man has done such great things without the soil of selfishness or the stain of grovelling ambition. Caesar, Cromwell and Napoleon, attained a higher elevation, but the love of domiuiou was the spur that drove them on. John Hampden, William Russell, -41gernon Sydney, may have had motives as pure and an ambition as unBtained ; but they fell. To George Washington, nearly alone in modern times, has it been given to accomplish a wonderful revolution, and yet to remain to all future times the theme of a people's gratitude and au example of virtuous and beneficent power. The Democratic Senatorial Convention of Monterey and Santa Cruz counties assembled at Wat- sonville on the 11th inst. There were twenty- three delegates from Santa Cruz, and eighteen from Monterey. D. S. Gregory, ol Monterey, wan elected President, and John Gai'ber, of Santa, Cruz, Secretary, The candidates were John II. Watson, of Santa Cruz, and Geo. W. Crane, of Monterey. On tho first ballot Mr. Watson received the entire vote of the Santa Cruz delegation, and was elected. The candidates are pledged to the support ofthe Democratic State platform. The late Prince de Mettemich was proprietor of the chateau aud vineyards at Johannisberg. Thin fine estate was given to him in 181G by the Emperor Francis 11.- 00 condition that he should ev. cry year send the tenth part of the produce ot the viues to the imperial cellars. ..^.*-"u,'<—■•'•? |
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