Tlie Surrender of Fort Donelson.
The New York Times, in ita late review of the
career of Gen. A. S. Johnston, remarked, that it
could not account lor the omission o( that officer
to send reinforcements to his beleaguered  friends
! at Fort Donelson.   Tbe following, from the New
Another Proclamation. York Herald, fully explains the mystery :
Gen. Hunter baa issued a manifesto, declaring-    I bave also a very important fact in regard to the
the slaves In the States of Georgia, Florida aud j surrender ol Fort Donelsou. On Friday, February
&os Stngeles Star.
Saturday, May 31, 18GS.
South Carolina free, henceforth aud forever. Coming directly from Washington, aud having the
confidence of the President and cabinet, it may
very well be concluded lhat he was only carrying
out the wishes of tho-e by whom he was so recently appointed to this command, to supercede Gen.
Sherman. These political Generals are becoming
quite famous in the war. What a pify it is, they
cannot have everything their own way. What
with Fremont, and Phelps, and Hunfer in the army— Greely, and Beecher, Wendell Philips, Garrison and Glddings at the press, or in the cabinet,
the war would be openly and honestly, and avowedly carried on, for the object which, in reality,
provoked it—the spoliation of the South, and the
transfer of her fair broad lands to Northern speculators. We can very easily conceive how favorably this pronunciamicnto was received by the people of the States concerned—and how vastly tbe
ranks of Union men were swelled by the announcement. Tho rebels must have flocked to the standard [of Gen. Hunter, in contrition, acknowledged
their sinB, and returned thanks for the good
things vouchsafed them on returning to their allegiance to the Lincoln Government,
These Generals must, surely, be laboring under
aetrong dementia, if they conceive the cause ol
the Constitution and Union can be subserved by
theBe documents. We would not be at all surprised if theBe Generals turned out to be the rankest secessionists, for the only effect such declarations can have on Ihe people ol tbe South, is to
bind them together more firmly, if that were possible, against the advance cf their invaders aud
spoliators.
The effect of Hunter's proclamation has been
just tho samo as in tbe previous cases—it spread
terror and dismay in Washington among the Union
men, while the abolitionists congratulated the
country on tho (act, that, at last, the war was to
be carried on for ft true aud legitimate purpose. The
President, whether or not he had Intimation of the
views of Huuler and approved them, now that thi
proclamation was made and it became evident tbat
the people were still as much opposed to an abolition war as at tbe beginning of his reign, became
exceedingly wroth with the ingenuous and candid
Hunter, immediately betook himself to proclaiming, and denounced the Geueral as acting without
orders, and forbidding these political Generals
dabbling in civil affiirs lor tbe future. But the
President gets himself into hot water in bis own
family—for no less than lour of his cabinet support
the action of Hunter, while the whole abolition
party bcowI indignantly at tbe man who obtained
their voteB for the express purpose of doing the
very thing for which he now reprimands the Generals for commencing.
So disastrous was the effect of the conduct of
Gen. Hunter on tho prospects iff the Union, that
Governor Stanly, who had beeu appointed to organize and conduct a Provisional government in
his native State, North Carolina, declined to proceed on his mission, unless the President revoked
tbe proclamation of j that General, and held out to
the people the olive branch, assuring them of protection for life and properly and all their vested
rights. __________
Mlh, General Johnston, who was then preparing
to evacuate Bowling Greeu, sent a telegraph
to General Pillow askiug him if he needed any
more troops? if he did, he would send him all be
wanted immediately. Johustou could have done
ibis, as there was a direct railroad communication
between them, with plenty of cars. But Pillow
never got thedir-palch. At the end ofthe telegraph
line nearest to Fort Donelson was au operator who
was a Unionist at heart, although he did not dare
to express his sentiments. He kept the dispatch,
iheretore, instead of forwarding it to Pillow, aud
on th*'next day, Saturday, telegraphed back in
Pillow's name to General Johnston, saying that he
had no need of reinforcements, aud that be was
abundantly able lo maintain his position. On
Saturday evening be air-iin telegraphed to John,
ton in Pill_..
gloriously, and would be abie on the next day to
drive otl the Union ttoopa. Ou receiving these
dispatches, purporting to come from Pillow, Johnston took no steps to succor the rebels at Fort
Donelsop, and they were forced to surrender. The
deception of tbe operator was discovered, and be
was ciptured just as he was trying to escape to
the Union lines. He was hung by sentence of a
court martial.
Unofficial Letter of General A. S. JoUniton to
I'rculileiit DnvlS.
The following letter is from the late General
Johnston to Jeff. Dhvis :
Decatur, Ala., March IS, 1862.
My Dear General.—I received the dispatches
from'Richmond, with your private letter by Cap-
taiu Wickliffe, three days since ; but the pressure
of affairs and the necessity of get! ing my command
across the Tennessee prevented me from sending
you an earlier reply.
I anticipated all that you have told me as to the
censure which tbe fall of Fort Dounelson drew upon me, and tbe attacks to whieh you might be subjected, but it was impossible for me to gather the
facts for a detailed report, or to spare time which
was required to extricate the remainder of my
troops, and save the large accumulation of stores
and provisions after that disheartening disaster. I
transmitted the report of Generals Floyd and Pillow without examining or analyziug the facta, and
scarcely, with time to read them.
When about to assume command of this department the government charged me with the duty of
deciding thequefltion of occupying Bowling Green,
Kentucky, wbich involved uot only military, but
political considerations. At the time of my arnval
me, stating that lie was  fighting I at Nashville, the action of the Legislature of Ken
Dis-
San  Diego  KevrBo
District Court, May 20tb.—People vs. Santa
Anna, on indictment. Pleads guilty to nun-
slaughter. Sentenced to five years iu the State
prison.
Warren F. Hall vs. Doyle & GiddlagS
missed for want of prosecution by plaintiff-
Knight us. Lyons, Sheriff. Replevin for a lot of
cattle. On account of illness of J. 11. Scott, Esq,,
Attorney for plaintiff, cause continued till Jum
Hamilton Breeze vs. Doyle.    Same order.
Various causes continued till next term. Court
adjourned till June G.
Capt. Johnson, of the Colorado Steam Company,
starls for Fort Yuma on Friday, 23d inst.
A company is about leaving for the Colorado,
to take seals—very abundant there—for their oil.
All quiet in Lower California.
The river of San Diego is still running quite full.
Judges Hayes and Joshua Sloan, Eeq., the Collector of the Port, start to-morrow on a pleasure
excursion to La Mesa, Sau Ysabel, aud other
'■ classic regions'' ofthe county.
The weather now ia very beautiful. N.
have been ordered.   Generals Floyd and Pillow
have been suspended Irom command.
[Here followed some allusions not necessary to
an understanding of the main objects of the letter and a statement of the disposition of the forces in command, which is not deemed necessary
to publish.]   Tbe letter cloBes aa follows i
I bave trubled you with these details, as lean-
not properly communicate tbem by telegraph.
The test of merit iu my profession, with the people, ib success. It is a hard rule, but I think it ia
right. If I join this corps to the forcea of General
Beuregard, (I confess a hazardous experiment,)
then those who are now deelaimiug against me
will be without an argument.
Your friend, A. S. Joiixstos.
CEDAR   LUMBER
FOR   SALE.
THE UNDERSIGNED has juBt received and offers for sale at his lumber yards in Los Ango-
lea and New San Pedro,
300,000 Feet very superior Cedar
Boards, assorted sizes,
suitable for carpenters, wagon makers, -to.
PHINEAS BANNING.
New San Pedro, May 27, 1662.
Boat fob the Colorado.—Messrs, Perry &
Woodworth turned ont of their workshops this
week, a bout for the navigation of the Colorado.
It was built for oue of the companies starting for
the mines, to be used in crossing the river. The
Colorado now is greatly swollen, from heavy rains
n the mountains, and as there ia no ferry estab-
isbed nt the mines, it is a provident forethought
to go prepared to cross the stream without loss of
time or obstruction. It is said the Colorado, at
that point, is now some miles wide. This is iu advance of the season, the usual time of overflow
being in July and August.
Tlie   War   Drawing to  n   Close—l("0,Ot)0    More
Men Wanted.
The intelligence recently furnished by telegraph,
gives glowing   accounts   of   the advance of   the j not forfeit the high reputation  which it has here-
Betxa PSION Hotel— Chaagk of Proprietors.
—This old established and popular establishment
has changed proprietors, having been leased to
Messrs King & Hammel. These gentlemen are ac
quainted with the business, and well adapted to
keep up the high reputation which the house has
acquired as a first class hotel. The house has been
just refitted and put in excellent condition, and
every attention will bo given to promote the com-
lort of the guests. Especial atteutiou will be devoted to tbe larder, that the table may be supplied with all the luxuries of the Beasou. The new
proprietors will give tbeir personal and undivided
energies to their duties, aud visiters will find that,
under the new management, the Bella Union will
Federal army into the "bowels o( tho land"—
Richmond is being invested, Curtis marching
through Arkansas, Savannah Iia3 by this time
fallen, Charleston is to be forthwith reduced, the
forts on Mobile Bay arc being evacuated, as also
Pensacola; Corinth is doomed, Memphis about to
fall—in fact, the folds of the great anaconda are
tightening around the rebels, so that they have
scarcely breath enough to prolong existence. The
railroads are in the occupation of the Federals, and
there is no hope of escape from Virginia, as North
Carolina has returned to her allegiance to the North,
and her people will allow the rebels to pass through
their territory only by force.
Such are the accounts sent us by the telegraph;
neverthleaB, the same authority informs us of reverses to the gunboats, most strango to say, at a
place called Fort Darling on James Kiver, and of
ono or two inBlanceB where the Federal forces had
to retire in good order—even Gen. McClellan himself had to mn for it, for fear of being captured by
the rebel picketB—but, of course, they were soon
after driven in and dispersed.
Notwithstanding all these brilliant successes, the
Is   a   demand   for more men   and money.    The
war isat a close, but 100,000 more volunteers are
demanded—a very respectable army in itself.    We
are told that a month from hence no such thin
the Confederacy will be heard of, and that a rebel
will be ashamed to avow himself.   This may be so
•why then, the demand for 100,000 additional men
Can the visit of the French Minister to Richmond
have produced a panic among the cabinet, or are
the rumors of European intervention  assuming  a
solidity sufficient to warn the  Government to prepare for a foreign war ?    These are suggestions arising from the demands of tho Admiuistratlon, wh ich
time alono can solve.
tolore enjoyed all over the State.
Beaudiit's Block.—Iu our advertising columns
will be found a notice, intimating that several of
the stores iu this extensive block of buildings, are
to be let. As a business stand, It is not surpassed
by any In the city, being on the great leading
thoroughfare. The stores are spacious, many of
them having dwelling houses in the rear—those
just erected are commodious and well adapted for
family use. Mr. Beaudry has lately expended several thousand dollars iu the improvement of his
property, and it now affords facilities for busineas,
which should attract the attention of all seeking
an eligible locality. The various lots are thoroughly enclosed, ^having gates leading to a large
corral fitted up with stables, for use of tenants.
Public Garden*.—The Washington Garden,
about a mile from towu, will be opened to-morrow to the public. It is a most attractive place,
beinji fitted up in tbe neatest manner, having
every facility for the enjoyment of holiday pleasures. Ou the opening day, a baud of music will
be in attendance ; Btagea will run every Sunday,
at a very low rate of fare, 12 J cents each way.
Colorado Misks.—The almost dally arrival of
parcels of gold dustjfroua these miues, keeps up tht
excitemeut which at once flashed forth on the announcement that rich iiold placers had b;uu discovered on the Colorado. A great many companies have started off lor the new El Dorado since
our last publication, aud many others are preparing
to follow. Of the extent of tbe gold fields nothing
ia B3 yet known definitely, but of the richneaa
the the placers, judging from well-authenticated
reports, there can be no doubt whatever. The best
proof is, the large amount of gold dust now in the
hands of our merchants and traders.
From Mexico.—Advices from Mexico have de •
elared, under date May 8th, that the French troop,,
were marching on the City of Mexico, meeting but
little opposition. But more recent accounts* contradict all this, and inform us that tbe Mexicans
are united against tbeir invaders, and taking advantage of their position to drive oO the French
and that, too, with success-, ae tbe following informs UB ,
Dates from Havana to the 17th, and Vera Cruz
to tbe 12th, and from the Cily of Mexico to 2d,
have been received. Private letters say that a
battle had taken place at Acultizingo, which was
a drawn one, the Freuch losing most in killed and
wounded. Tho Mexicans retired. The latter directed their lire principally at the officers, knowing
tbey could not be replaced except by fresh importations from France.
Sao Francisco Election.—The. " People's Tick
•at*' carried tbe day, in the late municipal election
in the city of San Francisco.   The fusionists,
mongrel company of " black, white and gray,"
were defeated horse, foot and dragoons.
Frost.—On tbenightBof Wednesday and Thursday, a sharp frcet tva'- experienced ot £B Monte.
The Cut Off.—Parties who have left town for
the Colorado placers, intending to take a cut off,
by the way of San Gorgonio Pass, thence on a
straight liue to the new diggings, have sent back
word, to the effect, that tbe new road is iu Erst
rate condition, and perfectly practicable. Those
destined lor the mines would do well, therefore, to
advise concerning the road thither, as a judicious
start may save many a weary mile of desert, and
promote the general comfort, as well, perhaps, as
success, of the compauy.
State Convention.—-The Black Republicans of
this locality have been lately holding a meeting
aud nominating delegates to a State convention of
that party. Messrs. Macy, Barrows and Still, Fed"
eral officials, were so nominated.
The Navai. Bill.—The House Naval Committee has reported buck the Senate bill, reorganizing
the Navy Department. It createB three additional
Bureaus. The Committee also reported back the
bill reorganizing the naval service, wbich, some
lime since, was prepared by the sub committee of
both Houses. It provides ten grades, from Cadet
ito Rear Admiral.
tucky had put an end to the latter by sanctioning
the formation of companies menacing Tennessee
assuming the cause of the government at Washington, and by abandoning the neutrality it professed, aud In consequence of tbeir action the occupation of Bowling Green became necessary as
i act of self-defense, at least in the first step.
About the middle of September, General Buck-
ner advanced with a small force of 4.000 men,
hich was increased by the 15th of October to
12.000, and though accessions of force were received, it continued at about the same strength
unti 1 the end of November, meazles aud other diseases keeping down th? effective lorce, Tim enemy's force was then reported to the War Department at 50,000, aud au advance was impossible.
Believing it to be of the greatest moment to
protract the campaign, as the dearth of cotton
might bring strength from abroad and discourage
tbe North, and to gain time to strengthen myself
by new troops from Tennessee and other States, I
magnified my force to the enemy, but made known
my true strength to the Department and the Governors of States. The aid given was small. At
length when Gen. Beauregard came out in February, be expressed hia surprise at the smallnesa o
my force, and was impressed with the danger of
my position. I admitted what whb so manifest,
and laid before him my views for the future, in
which he entirely concurred, and sent me a memorandum of our conference, a copy of which I send
to you. I determined to fight for Nashville at
Dounelson. aud have the best part of my army to
do it, retaining only 14,000 men to cover my front,
and giving 16,000 men to defend Donnelfon.
The force at Dounelson is-stated in General Pillow's report at much less, and I do not doubt the
correctness of hia statement, for the force at Bowling Green, which I supposed to lie 14,000 effective
men, (the medical report showing only a little
over 500 sick in the hospital,) was diminished more
than 5,000 by those who were unable to stand the
fatigue of a march, and made my force, on reaching Nashville, less than 10,01)0 men. I enclose the
medical director's report.
Had I wholly uncovered my front to defend
Dounelson, Buell would have known it, and marched directly ou Nashville. There were only ten
small steamers in the Cumberland, in imperfect
condition—only three of whicli were available
Nashville, while the transportation of the enemy
was great.
The evacuation of Bowling Greeu was imperatively uecessary. aud was ordered before, and executed while the battle was being lought at Don
nelson. I had made every disposition for the defense of the fort my means allowed, and the troops
were among the best of my force. The generals,
Floyd, Pillow aud Buck tier, were high in the opiu
ion of officers aud men for skill aud courage, and
amcug the best of officers of my command. They
were popular with the volunteers, and all had aeen
much service. No reinforcements were asked,
awaited tbe event opposite Nashville. The result
ofthe conflict each day was favorable. At midnight on the 15th I received news of a glorious
victory—at dawn ol a defeat.
My column during the day and night was thrown
over the river—(a battery bad been established
below the city to secure the passage.) Nashvilh
was incapable ol defense from ita position, and
from the forces advancing from Bawling Green and
up tlie Cumbrlaud. A rear guard wm left under
Geueral Floyd to secure the stores and provsions,
but did not completely effect the object. The
people were terrified and some of the troops were
disheartened. The discouragement was spreading,
and I ordered the command to Murfreesboro',
where I managed, by assembling Crittenden's division and the fugitives from Donuelson, to colle:t an
army able to offer buttle. The weather was inclement, the floods excessive, and tbe bridges were
washed away, but most of the stores and provisions
were saved and conveyed to new deoots. This
having been accomplished, though with serious
loas, in conformity with my original desigu, I
marched southward aud crossed the Tennessee at
this point, so as co-operate or unite with General
Beauregard for the defense of the valley ot the
Mississippi, The passage ia almost completed, and
the head of my column is already with General
Bragg at Corinth. The movement was deemed too
hazardous by the moat experienced members of my
staff, but the object warranted the risk. The difficulty of effecting a junction is uot wholly overcome, but ic approaches completion. Day after
to-morrow, unless the enemy intercept me, my
force will be with Bragg, and my army nearly —
thousand strong. This must be destroyed before
the enemy can attain his object
I have given this sketch so that you may appre-
ciate the embarrassments whieh surrounded me in
my attempts to avert or remedy the disaster of
Fort Donuelson, before alluding to the conduct of
the Genarals.
When the force was detached I was in hopes that
such disposition would have been made as would
have enabled the forces to defend the tort, or withdraw without sacrificing the army. On the 14th I
ordered Gen. Floyd, by telegraph, " if he lost tin
tort to get his troops to Nashville." It is possible
this might have been done, but justice requires to
look at events aa they appeared at the time, aud
not alone by the light of subsequent information.
All the facts in relation to the surrender will be
transmitted to the Secretary of war as soon as they
can be collected, in obedience to hia order. It appears from the information received that General
Buckner, being the junior officer, took the lead in
advising the surrender, and that Gen. Floyd ac
quiesced, and they all concurred in the belie! that
their force could not maintain its position—all
concurred that it would require a great sacrifice of
life to extricate the command.
Subsequent events show that the investment was
not so complete as their information from their
scouts led them to believe. The conference resulted
u thesurrender. The command was irregularly
transferred, and devolved on the junior general,
but not apparently to avoid any just responsibility
or from any want of personal or moral intrepidity.
The blow waa most disastrous, and almost without
a remedy. I, therefore, in my first report, remained silent. This silence you were kind enough to
attribute to my generosity. I will not lay claim
to the motive to excuse my course. I observed
Bilence, bb it seemed to be tbe best way to serve
the cause and the country. The facts were not
fully known -discontent prevailed, and criticism
or condemnation were more likely to augment
than to cure the evil. I refrained, well knowing
that heavy censures would fall upon me but convinced that it was better to endure them for tbe
present and defer to a more propitious time an investigation of the conduct of the Generals, for in
the meantime their services were rqeuired aud
their influence was useful. For these reasons Gens.
Floyd and Pillow were assigned to duty, for I still
felt confidence in their gallaniry, their energy and
tbeir devotioQ to the Confederacv.
I have thus recurred to tho motives hy which I
bave beeu governed, from a deep personal Bense
of the friendship and confidence you have always
shown me, and from the conviction tbat they have
not been withdrawn from me iu adversity. All the
reports requisite for a fall, official investigation
The   Ulilno Rancllo-
A correspondent of the Sacramento Union, one
ofthe Volunteers, describing tbe march from San
Pedro to Camp Wright, thus speaks of the Chino
Rancho :
The Chino Rancho, which Is considered one of
the finest In this county, is situated in a lovely
valley, with mountain scenery on every Bide.
Here are seen cattle in such herds as would defy
all human calculation to arrive at au accurate idea
ofthe numbers. The residence of Carlisle, the proprietor, is one ofthe first class adobes, exceedingly
plain, but comfortable, and furnished with taste
aud an eye to enjoyment. A beautiful garden surrounds the building, inclosed with large, fine trees
which seem to bear the impress of antiquity. Some
NOTICE.
HAVING leased the Bella Union Hotel to Messrs.
King & Hammel, all persoiiB indebted to J. B.
Winston & Co.. are requested to make Immediate
settlement. J. B. WINSTON & CO.
Los Angeles, May 31, 1862.
distance Irom the house are the quarters ofthe Indian servants—about one hundred iu number,
They are exceedingly quiet, inoffensive and obedient, and are used principally to herd the stock and
assist iu any department of the ranch necessary.
Carlisle was very polite to our command during
the time we remained encamped near his place,
and although reported a strong Secessionist, he
laid aside his prejudices for a time and invited our
Colonel to visit his house and view hia grounds,
which invitation was accepted. Io the evening
the command waa presented with wood ffisncieut
for cooking purposes, and a bottle of pure Coco-
mungo to the Colonel, with tbe proprietor's compliments, was disposed of with a relish which argued favorably for the good taste and judgment
of the officers of the Fifth. This wine is the most
celebrated in the Southern country, and I am positive if the connoisseurs in this article could only
test its qualities, they would use none other.
BELLA UNION HOTEL,
LOS    ANGELES,
JOHN KING & HEN BY HAMITIEL,
Proprietors.
THE SUBSCRIBERS having leased the above
named  Hotel, wish  to assure   their  friends
aud the travelling public that they will endeavor
to keep the Bella Union what it has always been,
TIIE BEST HOTEL
IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
Families can be accommodated with largo, airy
rooms, or suits of rooms, well furnished.
The Bills of Fare
shall be inferior to none in the State.
All tlie Stages
to and from Los Angeles arrive at aud depart from
this Hotel.
Tlie Bar and Billiard Saloons
shall receive the   most strict attention, and the
patrons shall find that this house will bo  carried
on as a first class Hotel oucht to be.
Lob Angeles, May 31, 1862.
MENSAJE DEL MAYOR.
A los Senores mlemnros del Coneilio Comtln, tie
la  CIti<lml iii: Ij08   A ligeltis s
Es mi debet* segun Io dispuesto por la ley al co-
nenznr el a io municipal, de haeer a VV. una re-
acion general de los asuutos de la ciudad, eon tales
sngestioncs que en mi parecer promoverian el bieti-
estar publico.
Por informes tocaute a la hacienda les refie.ro a
la ultima trimestre relacion del Tesorero, que les
entrego juutaniente con esta. Les llnmo la aten-
eiou especial a la necesid-id de tomar pasos Inme-
diatos para suplir la "Fonda de Dinero," la cuai se
halla atrasada por mas de cuntro mil pesos. La
declination de los negoeios en la ciudaii, ha redu
cido la entrala mcnsual de esta Fonda, estando o\&-
rivada las Liceiicias, desde mas de §700 basta $550
—mientrns que los gastos que se carguen a esta
Fonda, siendo los de los presos, el ngua, y las nie-
joras publicas, se estan aumcntanilo cada dia; y a
menos que no se estoibau el rebnju en el valor de
los Abonos espedidos sobre esta Fonda, tendremos
de patar todas las inejoras publicas
Me ban avisado que la Legislature ba pasado
varias leyes, para oi bencfieio de esta ciudad , mas
no las bo reeibido en forma oficial ni, autentica.—
He eserito al Secretario del Estado por COpiaa cer-
tifieaclas de las mismas. Ins cinles obtendre en
pocos dias, cuaudo se las ontregare a VV.
Entrc   estas   leyes   hay   el   '*Loau   Bill,"   y el
" Funding Bill,"—la  primera proveyendo para uu,
prestamo  de   -§23,000. y la otia siendo una ley se
mijante a la lev para   amoi'tizar  la deudu   del con-
dado de Los Angeles, que  nutorizn la ainoi-ti/.aeion
de la deudu de esta ciudad ; eseptuamlo  la que per
tenece a hi  Fonda de Dinero,"—esta esepcion y re
serva, juntamente   con el   heebo   que no   Sepiiedfl
aplicar   niuguna   parte del   prestamo de §'25.U0O,
paraelianeelar la   deuda de la L'Fonda de  Dinero/'
sou ra/.oncs   (uertes que tomen action   inmediatae
estiuguir la diclia deudu, y reteivr en sus pro-
pios limites los  gastos de dijha Fonda."
Lhnno   la ateueion a la neeesidad do reconatniit
ia presa de   agua eerca del   sitio de la toma ; des
uida ol tuvioiiio   pasado por la crctiente, i
endo   que   se   procuren   planes, y espetilicaeiones
para  una   fabrics propia.    Oonsidero este  negocio
iliuy urgente;—prlmei'O porque el pre Sen to sistema
de   riego   esta   dlficultoso y gastoso, a causa de
iehii arena que entra en-las zanjaa, d^ modoque
llenun y se  despui-nuna el ngua por sus bordos ;
— se-iundo,  porque el trabujo costante en el depar
tuinmito del  Zinjero   ha sido la causa   principal de
ran   deuda   de la  "Fonda de   Dinero,"   sobre
dicho; y   tciceio,   porque   la    obra   recomendada
debia de estar ncabada  antes que cotnienzu el proc-
simo invierno.
Hay ante VV., una petition teniendo por objeto
el de endereziir las orillas del rio, para que pre-
iga aestrozos como les que sucedio a las liucrtas
el invierno pasado. Con el reciente ejemplar
de la inseguridad de las huertas prcsentadas en el invierno ya pasado, creo que no se ba de encontrar
mucha dificuttad en marcar orillas delinidus, entre
las cualcs se puede couteuer el rio, y por ellas Ie-
van tar diques, hechos de piedras, ramas etc.. su-
plidos por los dueiios de propiedades coliudantes
con ellas; con muy poco costo a la ciudad■ los
presos haeiendo el trabajo neeesario. El agieiriulo
de los gastos pcqnctios incut ridos por falta de tul
protection soi-prendi-ria a culcsquiera, no bien en-
tendido con el manejo del ngua ; y nemos visto en-
pocos meses la cntera ruina que recaycra sobre las
huertas, si ocurriera otras lluvias mas grandee que
las    regulares.
Tambieu recomieudo un sistema de acequias por
el pie de las lomas al nort oeste de la ciudad, para
prevenir la coleceion de agua de las lomas en las
partes de la ciudad habitadas, y mejoradas, y que
no vueivan ocurrir pedidos como los que ban su-
cedido en los anos basados; perdidas que en los
dos aiioa auteriores ban escedido la sutna de $10,
000.
Dirijo sit consideracion a la propiedad de enccr-
car el cementevio publico, que queda al nort-oeste
delft Ciudad, ponieudo a venta publics algunos
lares seiialados de la ciudad para pagar los gastos
del misrao.
Han babido quejas por falta de nombres de calles,
y do mapas, por medio de cuales puede obtoner
descriptionea do bienes raiccs; y les recomieudo,
que aa comlsion de calles bacen una rcvista de las
cailes y sua nombres, examinando cuales son, que
se ban declarado calles publicas, en las portion,
de la ciudad menos frecuentada.
Una sugestion del Tesorero, cuya esperiencia en
eso empieo da peso a sti dictamen, y en que yo
convengo recomiendo que se adopter!. Que en lu
gar de las relationcs tiimestres de 61, ya requeridas,
se ajuste sus cuentas cada nies con el Secretario'
del Coneilio ; el Secretario examinando sus iibros
y eomparandoloa con el eacrip que ha pagado; y
quo entregue el scrip que ha pagado; al Secretario
para preservation en los arcbivos de la ciudad; el
Secretario dara relacion al Coneilio cada mes, del
resultado de dicha examination.
He visitado las Escuelas Publicas de cuaudo en
cuando, y la condition de ellas, en cuanto a la
utilidad, esta constantemente adelantada Por mas
informea les refiero a la relacion de la Comision de
Escuelas   Publicas.
Tan luego que reciba las leyes ante dichas, otras
sugestiones oficiales de mi parte seran necesarias,
pero lo sobre dicho contiene en breve lo mas
urgente. Creo quo sus anteceaores han coneluido
en cuanto que ban podiilo, todos asuntos princi-
piadospor olios; de modo que VV. tendren muy
poca ^ raolestie en informarse de toda materia ya
pemlientes.
Espero Senores, que nuestra coneccion oficial
sera armoniosa, y nneBtras obras y procedimientos
publicamente provechosas.
Quedo respetuosamente,
D. MARCHESSEAULT, Mayor.
Lob Angeles, 12 de Mayo de 18G2.
TO XjOEST.
Jmk    TWO BRICK STORKS, on Aliso JUL
jfTjiffl street, each with a superior dwell- Uiitm
—"**■ ing iu the rear, brau new, Nos. 18
and 19.
TWO BRICK STORES on same street—Nos. 15
and 16.
ONE STORE AND DWELLING, crystal  front,
No. lb Los Antfeles street.
THREE ROOMS, up stairs, Nos. 25, 27 and   29.
Apply to P- BEAUDRY,
No. 5 Aliso street.
Loa Angela, May 31, 1862.
JLUIOBER FOB SALE,
few thousand  feet OREGON   SCANTLING,
Various sizes.   Apply to
Loa Angelee, May 31, 1862.     P. BEAUDRY.
LPUBMC6ARDEN0
OPENING- OF THE
WASHINGTON GARDEN!
On SUNDAY, June 1st, 1862.
PETER   BALTZ,
ANNOUNCES TO THE PUBLIC, that, having
leased tbe above premises, (ibe Flashner Garden.) he will open the same on SUNDAY, June 1st,
as a place of recreation and amusement for the
public. The Garden Is situtiied about a mile from
town, and is beautifully fitted up with Arbors, Summer houses, and abounds in shade trees, and cool
and secluded retreats.
Ice Cream and light refreshments can be obtained on the premises ; ami un excellent Band of Music will be in attendance, to add to the pleasures
ol tbe day.
The Gulden will be opened to the public every
Sunday during the season.
Stages will start each Sunday from ihe Bella
Union Hotel, from Noon till Sundown ■ fare, 12&
cents each way.
PETER BALTZ, Proprietor.
Los Angeles, May 31st, 1862. 3m
NOTICE.
AN EXAMINATION of the PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ol Los Angeles Oily, will be held as follows ;
Ot Primary School No. 2, on THURSDAY next,
June f>; nt 12 o'clock, m., at School Hmise No. 2.
Of Primary School No. 1, on THURSDAY next,
June 5, at 2 o'clock, I'M., at School House No. 1.
Of the Grammar School,  on FRIDAY   next,
June 6th, at 10 o'clock, a.m , at School House No. 1.
"arents of scholars  and the   public generally,
are earnestly and respectfully invited to attend.
Vacation  from the Gth of June to the 7lh o(
July.
By order of the City Board of Educ-ition.
A. F. HINCHMAN,
City Superintendent.
Los Angeles, May 31,1862.
Gt-enenal Johnston-* Ad-li-css.
The following is General Sidney Johnston's address to his army, before leaving Corinth :
Headquautkrs ak.mv op Miiwissim,)
Corinth, Mis*, April 3.     f
" Soldiers of tub Army of THH MISSISSIPPI:—I
have pui you in motion lo niter battle to the in-
vnilers.of your country, with the resolution and
discipline and valor becoming men, lighting as-
you are, for all worth living or dying for. Yon
can but, march to a decisive victory over agrarian
mercenaries, sent to despoil you of your liberties,
property and honor.
•'Remember the precious stake involved : remember the dependence of your mothers, your
wives, your sisters, and your children on the result. Remember the fair, broad abounding lands,
the happy homes that will be desolated by your
defeat. The eyes and hopes of eight million people rest upon you. You are expected to sbow
yourselves worthy of your valor and courage, worthy of .the women of the South, whose noble devotion in this war has never been exceeded in any
time. With such incentives to brave deeds, and
with tbe trust that God is with us, your Geueral
will lead you confidently to the combat assured of
success.
(Signed) A. S. JOHNSTON,
General Commanding."
Accompanying this address were general orders,
dividing the *: Army of the Mississippi" into three
corps d'armee. General Beauregard is proclaimed second in command of the whole force.
The first corps d'armee was assigned to General Polk, and embraced all tbe troops of his former
command less detached cavalry aud artillery and
reserve, detached for the defence of Fort] Pillow
aud  Madrid Bend.
Tbe second coipx d'armee was assigned to Gen.
Bragg, and was to consist ofthe second division-
of the Army of the Mississippi, less artillery and
cavalry hereafter detached,
The third corps d'armee was assigned to General Hardee, and consisted ot " the Army of Kentucky."
General Critlenden was assigned a commandjof
reserves, to consist of not less than two   brigades.
Rkjectiok ov thk Pico La*-i> Claim.—Judge
Hoffman has filed an opinion rejecting the claim
oT Andres Pico to the 11 league rancho known aa,
Moquelemos in the San Joaquin valley, becaase,
" besides the suspicious character of the grant, i6
appears to be wholly destitute ef merit."
The papers acknowledge tbe loss of six killed
and wounded at the engagement at Fort Darling,
below Richmond.
EASTERN INTELLIGENCE.
Washington, May 15,-In the battle of Wil
lamsburg, the 1st Excelsior, of Sickles's Brigade
lost 2 field officers, 21 company officers, and 40'
out of 800 men, killed and wounded
Washington, May 18.—Tbe War Department
has received a dispatch from McClellan who says
th»t lhe-gunboats Galena, Monitor, Aroostook,
Naugatuok, nnd Port Royal, were repulsed from
K ?^,i.ng» 7 mile8 below Richmond, on Friday
[the 16th ?] A portion of the boats have return^
•d to Jamestown Island, near Williamsburg. 17
men have already beeu buried. There are a number of wounded on board the vessels. A 100-
pouud gun on the Naugatuck exploded at the first
Biltiwbk, May 14—Gen. Fremont arrived at
i-ranklm, Va.. yesterday, at the bead of bis army,
bavmg come by forced marches to the relief of
Soheiick and Milroy. The statement telegraphec,
two days since, that his headquarters were at Har-
riBborg, ia incorrect. In a battle between Milroy
and the rebels under Jackson and McDowell, our
loss was 30 killed and 100 wounded.
The Secretary of War has ordered the release of
the rebel Colonel Baldwin, of Virginia, to be ex-
Changed for Colonel Corcoran.
A Richmond dispatch claims a victory at Williamsburg, but admits a lose In*killed aud wound-
ed of 223 ; also admits the   loss,  in   the  battle  o
West Point, of 1,000 killed and wounded.
New York, May 16.-Gen. Hunter's proclama
tiou is as follows: That the three States of Georgit
Florida and South Carolina, coinprisin-j _
Military Department of the South, bavin*.' declar
ed themselves no longer under the protection o
the United States, it becomes a military duty to
proclaim martial law. This was accordingly done
on the 35th of April. Slavery and martial law En
a lree country are altogether incompatible Persons in Georgia, Florida aud South Carolina heretofore held, as slaves, are, therefore, declared lor-
«ver free. "
Of our forces at the Williamsburg battle the disasters sum up near 2.500 killed, wounded and mis-
Bing. The rebels must have lost 3,000. We have
over 700 prisouers, besides 800 of  their  wounded'
They captured oneof our batteries, and made
Rood their evacuation. Oo the other band we
have their formidable lines of works, siege l'uus
and position. b
Washington, May 17.—The Senate by acclamation confirmed the nomination of Gen. Wool to a
full Major Generalship. The nomination was for
express promotion for gallant conduct at the capture of Norfolk,
It is reported that the military guarding the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, say if the guards
are withdrawn from the road, it would be destroy*
ed immediately, as the hostility of the residents of
Be valley of Virginia to the Government is implacable.
"POn.   HAT.-E!
GRAPE and OTHER FRUIT BOXES
The un "ersigned is now making, at the
Union Steam Saw & Planing Mill,
AT NEW SAN  I'EDKO,
10,000 Fruit Boxes,
Which will be delivered lo shippers of fruit on the
most favorable terms.
A constant supply of
Flooring, Siding, Shingles, Laths,
Pickets, Sawdust,
And all kiudB of rough LUMBER on hand, and for
Sale cheap.
PHINEAS BANNING,
Los Angeles and New Sau Pedro.
u o ii gres glottal.
Chicago, May 10th.—The Senate on Monday
last passed the bill requiring the President to declare by proclamation in what States Insurrection
exists, whereupon real estate iu them is to become
Charged with its portion of the direct tax imposed
by the last session, aud in delimit of payment within sixty days the title aed lee simple will rest iu
the United States, and the property will by sold
bya Board of three Tax Commissioners io e-ich
State. Provision is made by which loyal men and
minors may redeem their property.
Tha Senate Committe-; mi the Judiciary yesterday, reported a new bill from tbat passed by tht
House to prevent and punish polygamy, evasively
called spiritual marriage, however designated by
ecclesiastical solemnities. Senator Wade from
the Committee on Territories, reported back the
House bill to provide for the temporary government of Arizona ; also, Wilkinson. Irom tbe same
■Committee, reported a bill to amend the act for
the government ol Cohrado—a bill to mat
Governor's veto a qualified iustead of an absolute
veto. Passed.
■: The Senate Select Committee on the Confiscation
and Emancipation bills reported a bill yesterday
which defines Hie punishment of treasou as death
■and the liberation o,t.slaves, or, if the. case be less
criminal, imprisonment and fine—tbfe latter to be
Jevied on property in slaves, which property is
freed. It also punishes rebel aiders of rebels with
forfeiture of'personal and life estate, and real property, and disqualification to hold office. In all
■cases it requires the President to seize the properly
■of the leading ci is^e* enumerated, and hold it until
Ihe owner be convicted,, or, after due search uot
found when it is forfeited, and the slaves are freed-
authorizes the President to conli.-cate the personal'
property seif;--d by the army by proceeding:- in rem,
nnd to procli-im freedom to the slaves of nbels if
they do not submit within 30 days ; to en list negroes and issue an amnesty. Claimants oi fugitive slaves are required to take an oath of continued loyalty. The bill forbids slave-caich;
«ny form, by officers of the array or uavy. This
bill was agreed to by six of the Committee. Tin
House Special Committee en Confiscation repon-
-eda hill which provides al! estate, property and
•money of persona holding or hereafter holding
office under the so-called Confederacy, be forfeited
to us. The President is requested to issue a proclamation, giving sixty days warning.
my2*l
ATTENTION STOCK KAISERS!!!
AMERICAN STOCK
ITIHE  undersigned  oilers for sale, in lots to suit
X   purchasers,
aOO head liue American Cows;
50 head a and 3 Vear old fine Ulootled
Hulls IiikI Bull Calves;
IOO Anierlcaii and .■'pniilsli Sc-ci-h
The attention of tluncheios. and all others des
ous of purchasing line BLOODED STOCK, is especially requested to this notice, as I  am desirous of
closin;; u: season for the steamer of 5th Jum
he  Slock  will   be  ready for   Irism
280;
i'he Stock will  be ready for inspection   by the
For further particulars, enquii
Main stieet.
Los Angeles, May 21st, 1882.
of G. F.LAMS0N,
E. ti. HIDDEN'.
ADBIIXISTUATOU'S SAXE
OfHEiiij ~~;m*2?_\._?__\
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that in pursuance of the order of the Probate Court of Los
Angeles county, the State ol California, made on
Ihe 10th day of February, a.d. 1802, in the matter
of the estate ol K, 11. Dimmick. deceased, the undersigned, administrator of said estate, will sell
t public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash,
in separate parcels, and subject to confirmation by
aid Probate Court,
On MONDA V, the 23d day of June, A.D. 1862,
at 12 o'clock, At.,
at the Court House dour ol Los An-jeles counly,
in Los Angeles city, all the right, title, interest,
and estate of the snid intectate, at the time of bis
death, and all the right, title, and interest that the
said estate has, by operation of law or otherwise,
acquired, other than or in addition to that of said
intestate at the time of bis death, iu and to
those certain lots, pieces or parcels of laud, situate,
lying and being iu the said city and couuty, and
described as follows, to wit:
1st. Lot on the western side of San Pedro street,
in Los Angeles cily. bounded north by lands of J.
JL Urquidez. west by lands of O, Moreno, south by
lands of Tomas Urquidez. two acres, more or less.
2d. Lot fronting east on Sau Pedro street, bound
ed north by lot of Toma-* Urquide/,. west by lot ot
O. Moreno, south by lands ol Jose Valenzuela, two
acres, more or less.
Terms of sale, cash  on  confirmation of sale by
Piobate Court; deed made at expense of purchaser.
GEO. CARSON, Administrator.
Los Angeles City, Muy 20tb, 18(12.
NEWS FR0M_THE EAST!
THE undersigned  begs leave to inform his old
frieudsand  the public generally, that he is
again in Mercantile Business,
Corner of Commercial and Los Angeles sts.,
(the store formerly occupied by M.Keller. Esq.,)
and haB ou hand the largest and best assortment'of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
Gents5 Furnishing GoodSj
—OV HVKltV DESCRIPTION—
LINEN AND CALICO SHIRTS,
Of superior quality.
A   WELL   ASSORTED   STOCK
OF FANCY AND
STAPLE DRY g©©DS,
CARPETS, HATS, BOOTS, SHOES,
Trunks, Liquors, Wines,
Pistols uml Cutlery,
And an immense variety of oilier articles too numerous to particularize,
Which ho will sell at prices so low as to defy all
competition, no matter how much parties mav
pull and bin about tueir low prices of goods inil
loreifrn importations.
I request all tny friend.. Rancheros, and others
it) want ol Goods, to (rive me a call baton purchasing, as all tlienlioveare warranted to lie equal
in every respect to any in the market, and will be
sold at prices to suit the times.
JACOB JE-LIAS.
^** I will take almost anythingirt exchange
for goods, and allow Ihe highest market prices--
sucl) as gold dust, silver, wool, hides, wteat, corn
barley, b ans, United Slates drafts, Stale, countv'
and city scrip and bonds; horses, mules, cattle and
beep.    Will transact
A Brokerage and Commission
BUS] NESS,
And   will   make   liberal   CASH ADVAJVCES
n real estate and personal propertv.
'*"■*»  JACOB ELIAS
NEW
A la Ville
Messrs. TRUDEL & LAZAEDS
Are now opening, at their new Btore,
Main Street Temple's Block.
the most elegattt assortment of
FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS,
EiiibroiderieA,
Trimmings,
UiblMmK.
store .jMorrisBros.& Prager
Ie de Paris! dealers is
FOREIGN and DOMESTIC
DRY GOODS,
H^-TSS,  CAPS,
BOOTS  AND   SHOES
Ac.   A'C,  A,'.,
TEMPtE?S MARBLE BLOCK,
 Los Angeles
l   •■    IVITB     >:,:.    ] fil
mpravauents, in a Btyleol etc ■ ,■ c„
iineqnaled  in   the anoal     ,|   I ■
Ihey will be pleas, ,1 !,,,;.
patrons the largest and bosl aalecled slccl  ,1
:Main Street...
Shawls,
' 4 RE  NOW   FITTED
il model
, of all descriptions,
French Perfumery.
Iso—a splendid assortment of
GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS.
TllUDEIi ft LAZAUDS,
Temple's Block, Main nt., Lob Angeles
mj4
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Estate of Woolf Cohn; Deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given by tbe ande-rsigned,
■Adini-iislruior of Ibe abofe mimed esLnie, to
ih« Qi'editbra of and till person-- beviny clftims
■igttiiist, tbe said WoolfCobn, deceased, to exhibit
the siime, wiih tbe necessary vouchers, within ten
months Irom the 8«rt publicntion of this n*-tice, to
the nridersi-nied, ut ibe store ot J. Cohn -ft Bro..
l.os Angles, or to bis Attorney. Henry M, Willie,
at bis office in the cily ot San Bernardino, south
room   Lymnn Buildintr. JACOB COHN,
Administrator ol   Ihe estate of Woolf Colin,
DeoeusHd.
Sin Bernardino, April 28th, 1SC2. my3 ltn
PHINEAS BANNING,
FORWARDING anil COiVlMiSSlOZV
AGENT,
New Sau Pedro and Los Angeles,
A.   LEHMAN,
PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL
"BIGS--D-T   -PAIM-THVG-,
CARRIAGE PAINTING, &G. *
Inquire at John Gollbr's Shop. -i:hl
Sohler & Prohling.
**D   *E1   "E*   O  T
California Wines and Brandies,
cm''*ALI MA,N sx.,
I-.OS Augelri- t'lly, C*L
WE HAVE PLEASURE in announcing to Ibe
public Hiat we bare this day optMifd a Depot
for the sale of our
Oldest and Choicest Brands
of Wines ami Brandies, ol vltltagoa from 1*353 lo
1860. made by ourhelrea from grapes grown in
Los Angeles ami vicinity, wblob we otter Id quantities ol'from o/-f bottle upwards, to suit purchasers.
We will supply customers in this city, at their
places of business or residences. In kegs or demijohns, at the most reasonable charges.
Tbe following is a list ot ibe brands, to ttbtOO
we direct tbe intuition at th.. public in particular
N
EW nnd   riot   >lllt,  n id   Vl h n   Drwl
Coons; Hgureil and plain Delaine,  Tarlam
Hares™. Gn-nadlro*. Oriental*, B, i i .. bei  I ',
Ires, Poplins, Perl, I'li.iii.,. Prl  Gin ■!::;,     /
of all ol' which wo ttave nn
ENDLESS rarioiv, with a splendid collection of
fasbiooable Trlmtninge, ol i
bekntlfal French Embroideries, rlehlj  a■■'-■ m ,
I.«ce» uml Edltlnga. satil) and velvi I ':.   boi     Kl,
Ulc.va» and (Jaunllete, sill and  cotton  il      i .
arilelea lor tba Toilet, Perfumei
In the line ol
Ac.
WIIITE GOODS. „v
least, this pnrt
lirics.  Irish  Linens,
can   bent  the   World
. Counterpanoa, bleaohed and
unbleached   .Slid <s  nnd   Shirlln        Drlllll	
■nen Dniimske. table Cheers, Towolingi,
Also, a
nod linen Duck.
notion
Dissolution of Partnership.
rplIE Partnership herelolore ejlsting between the
_L unileismned, in the Livery Stable Business
under tlie linn and style ol T. D. MOTT & CO..
is Ibis day dissolved by mutual consent.
The business will hereafter he conducted by T.
D. .\IOTT. who is nulhorized to pay all demands
and collect all debts.
T. D. JIOTT.
F. BACIIMAN.
Los Angeles. May 23d, 1862.
Brandy, vintage '5H, '58, '59 a_
Port Wiue,    '■ '5C, '59.
Angelina,      " T,8. 'M and '60.
White Wine " '58, '59 uud '00
Red Wine,    " '60,
Wine Vinegar.
We have also opened, for the sale of our H'iues
aud Brandies
in the Atlantic States and Europe,
A House at ,\o. 160Broadway, A'cw  York
where Messrs. PERKINS & STERN ore our sole
Agents.
Persons wishing to send to friends, ean order
Wines and  Brandies through   us, to be forwarded
by Messrs.  Perkins  &  Stern   to any part of the
United Slates, ihe Canada., and Europe.
^39-Orders for single cases promptly attended to
KOHLER & FR0HLING.
No. 225 Montgomery St., Sau Fraocisco. or
City Hall, Main St., Los Aaugeles,
Los Angeles. May 4th, 18111.
OUR STOCK  of Mourn';
complete.    "
GENERAL assortment of Millinery Goods     In
Ill's    Ib'pili:,,;.::!.    „ ,,    ,■,,,       .     :i    ■     u     . ,,
choicest selection „l ,!„» g„„,|.. silk, slraw, and
artidolal TrltMnlngnever b i n  hi   oLoi   luteins
Among which may   be found   the latest   Parisian
styles, direct from the Importer.
.. full and
in tils line, the public are assured
lhat they may lind at our estal litbmenl every allele requisite. We shall devote particular alien.
tion to thta branch ol basioeus.
ONE OF our firm will rwdde peraeuentlj
IO Snn  Francisco. Millie purpose ol Hoiking
selections from the earliest Importa ta. and keen
our House supplied, by every steamer with every
variety ol gtwdsfortbeGentlemeu'sFlirnhhllig
DEPARTMENT, win; I, wc I .;„;..,, , ,,.;,',,,
replete will, Clothing ol oyer; descriptlon-
t ate. Caps, due Boots. Galtera. Hosiers Handker-
chief. Cravat,. ,t0. Pverythlng portainlnrr to this
branch we are determined to render worthy the
NOTICE
A general order has beisii issued prohibiting nlli-
cers aud soldiers passing to the rear, and no oiti-
fcen is to be allowed to pass to the front without
special authority of the Gommander-in-Cbie^
Commanders of camps are iii'tructed lo see that
tbeir camps are cleared of all nnaothorizid bang*-
trsoii. iny one attempting to-evade the order
will be compelled to work on tbe entrenchments.
This order applies to all persons, including correspondents, tieliablf- uew* from tbat vicinity,
therefore, will be very little until a buttle be
fought.
Cuko. May 17.— The sanitary condition ofthe
Boldiers at this military post i* extremely dlaheart-
pius*:, the collection ol pools and stagnant watei
aside the Levee bringing forth legitmatc fruits,
in eicluiess and death, to the soldiers compelled io
fituy here. Out of the 6M Illinois, 200 are already
iu tiie hospital.
Wasiiixgton, May 20.—Lieutenant Jeffjrs, com
ttaudiug the Monitor, in bifi official report of tbe
late cngngement ou James River on the 15tb, says:
" Shortly alter weighing anchor at Ki-.ig1n.nd Creek,
ii sharp lire of■--musketry commenced from both
banks oa all the ships. At half past 7 we discovered extensive fortifications, on an elevation oi
200 leet, with several smaller batteries, all apparently mounting guns of the heaviest calibre. At
Fort Bluff the river was obstructed by sunken
vessols and steamers, Becured by chaios. The CJal
ena, having anchored a tbous-and yards distant from
the fort, being warmly engaged, I endeavored to
pass ahead of her atd take off her fire, but found I
could not sufficiently elevate my guns to reach tbe
■fort. One solid shot hit the Monitorsquare on the
turret, two on the side, and another near the pilot
bouse, neither causing any damage beyond the
betiding of plates. It waa impossible to reduce
each works, except with the aid of land forces.
Chicago, May 21.—The Momphis Appeal, of the
15th, contains a dispatch stating tbat General Hut
ler, on the llth, took possession of the offices of
the Consuls of Netherlands, Prance and Spain.
He took from the former the key ot the vault of
tbe Canal Back and removed therefrom $800,000,
placed there to be remitted to Amsterdam for the
payment of the interest of bonds.    The dispatch
fttyB the poor of New Orleaus are suffering, and
:reatly in waut of food.
Gen. McClellan Bides Hard.—A letter from
Cumberland. Va., tbe 13tb, says an attempt was
made this afternooo, by the rebels on our left, to
capture some lour wagons, which proved unsuc-
cesslul. During the time of the attack Gen, McClellan, accompanied by hia staff", was making a
•Teconuoii-ance, and came in sight of the rebels before he was aware of their proximity. By dint of
nard riding he escaped, and took command of the
force at hand, and dispersed the rebels. It is re-
tportnd to-night that two rebel regiments have been
out off in their retreat, by the bnrning of Bottom's
widge by our fore's.
BIRTHS.
On tbe 10th inst. the lady of M. Eslucd, I'>1-
ofa son.
On the 23d "met. tbe lady of S. Laueheim, Esq.,
of a daughter,
Land for Colleges.—The Senate Committee on
rabUc Lands have unanimously reported a bill do-
Batmg 30,000 acres of land (or eacb Senator and
ipreseQtotive to every State which provides a
jiiege for tbe benefit of agriculture, mechanic*
wd tbe aits.
Postal Arrangembvt —The Washington correspondent of the Bulletin has the following', respecting tbe new arrangement lor carrying the
tBail" to California :
1 referred in the letter of Thursday to the new
ftrtanegaient with Vanderbilt for carrying tbeSun-
Francieco mail-!. It is now announced that Mint
arrangement was made directly with tbe Overland
Mall Company, who are ta pav therefor the sum
of $150,000 per annum, aud lhat it extends only to
tbe carriage of the printed matter. So that, if I
understand the matter aright, all private correspondence must still go by tbe Blow aud very un-
cerlain Overlaud route, with the exception iudeed
ol what can be smuggled through the ocean line.
Of the amount puid by the Overland Company, it
is understood that 2"> per cent, is to go to the Panama Railroad. Of the 7o per cent, remaining, two-
thirds are assigned to the Pacific Mail Compauy,
and one-third to tbe Vanderbilt. Panama and
Pacific Mail stock both took another lift under
this arrangemiut, the first named selling-VmSatui
day at 125 and the last at 105|.
New Goods J New Goods !!
J. GOLDWATER
Wholosale and Eetail Dealer in
CIGARS, TOBACCO, PIPES,
VAYKEE  IVOTIO-VS,
Cutlery, Perfumes,  Candies,
FURBISHING GOODS, etc. etc e»c
Bella  Union Hotel. Los Angeles.
I
A "Cj* PERSONS Indebted to JOHN QOUER
Ii & CO. are requested to settle their Accounls
forthwith, or the mime will be put in the handsc.!
the proper officers lor collection.
JOHN GOLI.Eli 4 CO
Log Angeles, 2, th December, 1861.
consideration ol the publie , a, I,
SATISFIED. Tromour pasl Kp , . |bal » „
can  prosecute a  bo.l  in    ,.:-.,. .,,.,„„.,„„
beneficial  lo the public a- vei; ,. , ,:■ el-e-   ,,
coulidentlj unfurl our flag lo I lie I,,
Possessing the finest Sales Boon in this Section
located in the centre  „l tbe  boa  portion of
tticcity—fitted up with ell tbe modern eoolian.
cna peculiar to a tret-Ohes Booso] > i a,!,'„,1 to
which, a determination on  tbe perl nf the
ctors to please, warrant tbe 1. lief,
iaating public will not
the call.
•r prl
IC! II  ,i     el    ]a
ray In n spondioj, to
M0EEIS BEOS. & PEAQEE,
l'Oll SAI.E CHEAP.
TWO NEW DOUBLE SEATED CAKRIAGES
aud one BUGGY.   Apply to
JACOB ELIAS.
The above will lie disposed ot in trade il desired.
Los Angeles. January 17, 18C2.
DR.   HAMILTON,
fSUltGEOrV- DENTIST.
Of-FICH—Over Banning & Hitielimnn's, junction of
Main and Spliug streets,
13 LOS ANGELES.
Morris Bro. & Co. S„„ I',„„, |S1.
Morris ll.„, 01 Pro,.-,., ,!„., ,, „.,,,,
IHorrl. Jl.o. & <_'„, s„„ p. ,|,.*T
Morris Bro. Jt Co, Virion,,, V„>
J
TO MINERS—ATTENTION !!!
Hctorl*.
Quicksilver,
Crucibles,
Cupels, (TeallngCruoilile
Mining Tools,
Fuse, &.c.
Bl   0l   I
R.  GARRETT,
. WHEELWRIGHT & CARPENTER,
. tin,
European   News.
Halifax, May 15.—Iti Great Britian va^ue ru--
mors of th« threatened intervention in American
affairs continue in circulation, .The dulhieaa aud
decline of cotton is atti'ibuted to thetn.
The Paris correspondent of the Daily News,
writing on the 1st, says: It in positively stinted
to-day in official circles that the French and English Ministers at Washington have received identical instructions to attempt moral intervention,
exclusive of any idea of forcible interyention in
hops of putting mi end to the war.
The Paris corn; poudeut of the Independent
Beige asserts, iii the most positive manner, that
the project of the intervention of Prance and England iu the affairs of America, has been confirmed
The South will be required to guarantee the Oman
cipatiou of her slaves. The same authority says
that a secret treaty exists between France aud
Spain, providing for the early abolition of slavery
iu Cuba.
The opening of the great exhibition, in London,
w as a perfect success.
In the House of (Jommons, Mr. Maguire called
attention to the distress in the cotton maim factor ■
injr districts, aud reported deaths from starvation,
in Ireland. He asked what the Government intended to do. Sir Robert Peel admitted lhat distress did exist to some extent, but the accounts
were greatly exaggerated.
The Times says that England has withdrawn
her slake in the military j art of the Mexican enterprise, and will get, redress for past guarantees,
as weilas luture. France will send reinforcements
to Mexico.
A WORD TO TIIE AGED—In the decline of
life the loss of vital force consequent noon
physical decay, can only be safely supplied by
some vivifyiDg preparation which recruits the
strength and spirits, without entailing the exhaustion which is always the final effect of ordinary stimulants. AVe tender to the aged
IJr. IIOSTKTTER'S STOMACH BITTERS,
e an invigorant and restorative, immediate in ils
beneficial action and permanent in its effect. It
tones the stomach, improves the appetite, acts like
a charm upon the spirits. For dyspepsia, oppression after eating, bilious cholic, wind cbolic,
spasms of the stomach, sick or nervous head-ache,
chills and fever, tremens, prostration, and all the
complaints speoial to the feebler Bex, the Bitters
are earnestly recommended by thousands who bave
witnessed : their superior efficacy in such cases.—
Sold by all Druggists and dealers everywhere.
May 10lb, lS62-lm
GOLDWATER respectfully informs
his Iriends and customers, that he has just
returned from Sau Francisco, and has added lo his
former stock a very fine selection of
GENTS' FURNISHING   GOODS,
consisting of everything requisite for the
Gciit'-i TOILET   nn(l Trnvellng Community,
and assures them he is determined to sell as low as
any other house south of Sau Francisco,
At Wholesale or Retail.
AlSo, CUTLERY, of every description,
Pcrfnmtj-}-,  CuntlH's,  and Yankee Notloim.
As to CIGARS and TOBACCO,
none but the best brands kept, and warranted to
give satisfaction to all smokers and chewers—at
reduced prices.
FAiXCV GOODS, of all descriptions, suit
able for presents, .tc. &<-,
ST ATIONEKYaiirf BOOKS,of every
description.
Trunk*, Valines, Cfti-pet and Leather Bags.
J. G. wishes all persons to call and examiue before purchasing elsewhere, being perfectly confident
that he can suit all buyers.
TERMS, AS USUAL.
RETURN'S thanks to the
phblic of Los Angeles for
;past favots, and begs to
inform them he Continues to conduct buslii*
above, in nil its branches, and guarantees to jjivo
satisfaction to all who may favor him with their
patronage.
SMITH   WORK.
His shop is on  Aliso street,  adjoining Beamlrv's
Building;  where  Mr. F.   KORSTEK will execute
SMITH WORK In thevery best manner.
Los Angeles, Dec. 7th, 1801.
TlTST RECEIVED, 100,000 CIGARS
•J — CONSISTIKG OP—
FIGAROS,
CINTO IV ORION,
LA FLO!! DO ri'RNAKIEGA,
LA VICTORIA,
DE LA VUEI.TA-ABAJO,
LA MATILDA,
I'LOR DE LA SOLAR,
Et ACDREEDOS,
CBYSOPOLIS,
LA PRUEBIAj
DAMJAN FAN'Cn-KRf.".
GOLD WATER'S,
Bella Union Cigar Store,
—Al.ifi. n ¥ery fine selection of
Genuine IVI« crmrliaiim Pipe*, warranted t
Gutta Pevcha Uo;
Mai.mnilii Wood tht;
Genuine Turkish Stents and Tobaccu.
DO gm-fis AMERICAN* PLAYING CARDS :
40 "0»» SPANISH and MEXICAN CARDS.
Parittiiin and Sperm Candles, at. very lot* rates
At I2'-:c. each, at
V. K. fluw.iiw,       ,S. Y. BUTfUKWugffl,       »,(. j. xRWj,
Howard, Butterworth & Newmark
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW,
Los Angeles and Son Francisco,
Cai.
'iVill practise m the Federal and State Courts of
California.
Offices—Temple's Building, Main Btreet, Loe
Ao-reles.
Armory Hall, Montgomery street, San Francisco
M1'
II.ITARY GAUNTLETS.
RIdliiKund   l>rHiiiW < 'I.O V KS.
White and Colored KID  GLOVElS.
At J. GOLDWATEB'S,
Bella Union Hotel.
JERCUSSION CAPS. Powder and Shot j
Powrter and Shot Flasks,
Bullet Moulds and I.e.iif.
AT J.  GOLBWATEH'S,
Bella Union Hotel.
-oft-shell ALMONDS,
3SR lbs. PTLBEK1B.
505 lbs. PEACaNS,
100 drums FIGS,
100 boxes PRUNES,
SOboien RAISINS,
5 boxes CITRON.
306 lbs. SHELLED ALMOST*?.
J. COLDWATER'S,
Bell* Union Hotel,
HOMESTEADS
—AND—
VALUABLE  REAL ESTATE,
EtiiildiiiK  Lots from   $10   to $200
Each !
Also, 50 Vara Lots and entire Blocks oj Beautiful  Garden Land.'
TN TIIE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRAN-
A CISCO, on the line of tbe San Jo^e Kntlrond, at
! WEST END DEPOT.    Tbe title is a'l'olulely
PERFECT,  being a Spanish Grant,  finally  confirmed and pa I en ted by tbe United States.
Tbe Shaft'-r Bill reepecta thin Title,
Tbe City authorities ret-pect it,
The District Court* and
Supreme  Court of tho
United Statea respect it.
Besides, the
Title has been forever quieted by a Final Decree
and Judgment  against the City I
So that there ia not even a cloud or ahadow  upon
it.   Whoever purchases one of these lota will  buy
a lot and not a lawsuit.
Office No 19. Naglee-s Building, corner of Mont-
gomery and Merchant atreets. San Francisco,
HARVEY S. BROWN
may 10th 1862-3m
Also, esjtenal
llaidtvni-f, Fnutj- Goods,
:
Tuij.fiillne, Cainiiluii,
STATIONERY, WATCI1KS, .H.V.i:,
— C0.VSTANTI.V   OX   Jt.i\!.     -
GEMJ1NE   COLTS   PISTOLS
jE-jrWuttli and Cloth Repairing  Guaranteed
Also, on band,
C'ARR t A Q E    ri' R I M  \I 1 K (i S,
Suddlrrv and Mhoe-ni-i]',. i -' Tool ft,  fie,
O-  TJnoominiui,
Cor. Main uiul Commercial streets
JjM LOB All:      i     i.
J. M.  HELLMAN,
ARCADIA   BLOCK,
Next toCorbitt ft Barker-a,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Gent** Funilulling (■()()([*,
1*I-«».S  t.lliXl.,
WllllO   t.'KKlH,
E 111 bro hi iry nil'! /,;;■
Drt-sa Triiimil-tgK-,
llosk-rj. (Jlovc!-, &c.
S.   HELLMAN,
TEMPLE'S  BLOCK,
MAix STREET, Lo i   <Xng tea,
— DBAtttR UT —
Hooka and Stationery,
ciirars, Tobacco, Candy,
Cattery and Pansy Poofta, &«■
1 OIROtJLATING   LIBRARY.
GAROKJV SEEDS.
JOSEPH   NEWMARK,
Contuiei'iinl .* (rt-et,
Los Aiitft-les,
Importer and IVIioIiskIc  Dealer In
FOREIGN & DOMESTIC WINES,
LIQUORS,
SYRUPS   AND   CORDIALS.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
ALL PERSONS having demands against the estate ol Jean Louis VigDea, deceased, are hereby notified to present the fame, with the ueee:--
Bary vouchers, to the undesigned, at bis residence
on Los Angeles street, Los Angeles city, within
ten months from the dale of this notice, ot tbe
same will be forever barred.
MANUEL REQUENA,
Execator of tho estate of Jean Louis Vigoes, deceased.
Los Angelee, May lOtb, 1862.-Im
A
NOTICE  TO  DEBTORS.
LL PEHfiOKS Ifidebtfld   to tbe undei
are requested to pay  up, or the BSD
placed in tho haudH of tli
lectiou.
WORl   ■
Los AngeleF. Oct. 2Mh. i860.
P.  X. EAST,
-U.KN'l'  OF
A. kiiiuni: i.ien,
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER,
of   mUDIVBU,
Warehouse, xii.  California   street, lulow
ItiitT-iy Htrtt'l,-Snii  1,1:1:1 :
Constantly on liauil, s (org tock of
Gentlemen's, Ladies, Misses, and
Children's Wear,
Of superior quality; also,  French Calf Boot]
and Bo*..
r. x. KAvr.
Bole :-
'ouctry Orders prompt);