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    sebastian-zieba/PACMAN: Trace fix, Windows compatibility, more documentation

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    <h2>What's Changed</h2> <ul> <li>fix issue #10 for MAC users by @gapp-c in https://github.com/sebastian-zieba/PACMAN/pull/12</li> <li>Create .readthedocs.yaml to update to RTD v2 by @sebastian-zieba in https://github.com/sebastian-zieba/PACMAN/pull/14</li> <li>Hotfix paths by @MBSck in https://github.com/sebastian-zieba/PACMAN/pull/22</li> <li>update LTV1 by difference in CRPIX1 between direct and spectral image by @n-bachmann in https://github.com/sebastian-zieba/PACMAN/pull/23</li> </ul> <h2>New Contributors</h2> <ul> <li>@gapp-c made their first contribution in https://github.com/sebastian-zieba/PACMAN/pull/12</li> <li>@MBSck made their first contribution in https://github.com/sebastian-zieba/PACMAN/pull/22</li> <li>@n-bachmann made their first contribution in https://github.com/sebastian-zieba/PACMAN/pull/23</li> </ul> <p><strong>Full Changelog</strong>: https://github.com/sebastian-zieba/PACMAN/compare/v0.3.1...v0.4.0</p&gt

    What is the Role of Large Language Models in the Evolution of Astronomy Research?

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    ChatGPT and other state-of-the-art large language models (LLMs) are rapidly transforming multiple fields, offering powerful tools for a wide range of applications. These models, commonly trained on vast datasets, exhibit human-like text generation capabilities, making them useful for research tasks such as ideation, literature review, coding, drafting, and outreach. We conducted a study involving 13 astronomers at different career stages and research fields to explore LLM applications across diverse tasks over several months and to evaluate their performance in research-related activities. This work was accompanied by an anonymous survey assessing participants\u27 experiences and attitudes towards LLMs. We provide a detailed analysis of the tasks attempted and the survey answers, along with specific output examples. Our findings highlight both the potential and limitations of LLMs in supporting research while also addressing general and research-specific ethical considerations. We conclude with a series of recommendations, emphasizing the need for researchers to complement LLMs with critical thinking and domain expertise, ensuring these tools serve as aids rather than substitutes for rigorous scientific inquiry.Paper submitted to RASTI. We share our experience, ethical and legal concerns (5.3), and recommendations for individuals and journals (6.). We welcome feedbac

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SxAdispatchandBaa.Franciscoprices.I..,P.FlatterIsonrauthorisedagentaSanJTraaclaoo.SATWIDAY,MAftCH18,Itfll.TEBENTERPISESTICKET!rowSTATEOFFICER...BBJocttothactioIoftbeRepublicanfltstcConvention.y.TQOVBHNOn,Haa.NEWTONBOOTH,ofSacratncnto.ForUtvnsAsrOovaaxoa,Bsa.W.ROBERTS,ofNevada.FobBxnurrAaTorState,Or.A.B.NIXON.ofSacramento.ItoaOmrraoixaa,.VIM.UMSHERMAN,ofSanrranriecn.ForTiutAsuaaa,Ho.nr.vLuopacheco,ofSanLuisObispo.FtraAiTOaxrrOntxaiX,FAANOISFSPENCER,ofSantaClara.FobSunvayoaOiKaui.,SHERMANDAT,otSanFranclaoo,FoaBur,oaPragueImiaucnoa,JOHNN1VKTT,otBaaFtanclato.FoaBtatkPBTvTnt.THOMASSPRINGER,ofAmador..FAINTPATRICK1THEPATRONSAINTOPIRELAND.SaintPatricksDaywaaoelefarntedyctttcniay,inSonFrenciscoandtheinteriorcitiesandtownswithgtaatceremonyandenthusiastisrejoioingi.InfactwhereterthesonsoftheGjceenIsleoftheocean,haveafootholdtheyarefoundvieingwitheachotherinpayingaNationaltribute,tothememoryofthisgreatphilanthropistandzealouschristian.WiththetIrihItttasbecomeaNationalholiday,whetherathomeinthesunnylandofSunburst,andtheHarp,orfarawayamongstrangers,"inthelandofthefree,andthehomeofthobravo,"theIrishheartpulsateswithnewlifeonthereturnofitsanniversary.Itisremarkablethatsopopularanddistinguishedamanshouldhavelivedanddiedleavingsolittleofhishistorybehind.Traditionalonethrownanylightnponthelift?,character,andhistoryofthegreatandgoodman,whosonamehasbeenmadeimmortalbyadevotedandgratefulpeople.ThathowasanApostleandSaint,preachingtotheIrishpeopleinthefifthcentury,isthemostknownofhim;heisreputedtohavebeenborninWaloa,butseveralhintorinniassertthathewasanatireofScotlandorCornwallorBrittany;hediedbetweentheyears460and490.Irishmenasyouroservehiamuruory,followhisexampleandimitatehispurityofcharacter,byittheburdensoflifowiUbalightencdinditwillbringblessingsuponyouiheadandhsppiucssandcomforttoyourhomes.FJiiohttui,Scion,mtorJcsu.HerrVonWickede.oftheCologneGwrite,describinganexcursionhemodefromBulforttorantaliersays:"Heapsofforsakencorpaeamoulderingawayamongthabushesandinthoditchesbythehighroad.NotCarfromMoi.teboliordadoctorandIfoundeightFrenchmendeadinonehouw,already;nanadvancedstageofdecomposition.Amongthemlayawoundedmanstillalive,andwhocriedforhelpInafiunentablevoice.Wetookhimoutwithsomedifficultyandlaidhimintheopenair.Hewasalittleman,scarcelyseTenlsenyearsofage,aatudentofAvignon.APrussiangrenadehndtornhistwologsbelowtheknees.Hehadremainedinthisstatesevendayswithoutbeingattendedto,withoutwater,andentangledamongthecorpses.Hehadwrappedhiswoundsintheragsofhisuniform,andthecoldhadstoppedthehemorrhage.HehadcrawledrmfitohiscompanionsandhadtakenSitsofbfaeuitoutoftheirpockets,whichwassufficientforhiasubsistence;hshadslakedhisburningthirstbydrinkingthegreatflakesofsnowwhichfellinatthewindow.HehadHvedthusforaweek.TheunhappymanhasbeentakentaSwitzerland,andthedoctorthinkshswillliwc.Hon.Tho.»usM.WamdisaDemoooUiocandidateforCongressInUwfirstDistrict,andannounceshimselfsquarelyinoppoaitioKvtorailroadsubsidies,inn»yshapeormanner.OfcoarsethisplaceshimindirectoppositiontotheSouthernPacificBsilmad,andrsitdsxahimunavailable.Inshortit"letshimout."CONGRESSIONAL,IfCongressisnotInsessionattheNEWSINRRISP..TheMexicanpressfeelssoreoverreachesWhashington,aspecialexecucauseforaprolongedTheremovalofSumnerfromtheCommitteeonForeignRelationscontinuestobethesubjectofconversationinallpoliticalcircles,anditsprobableeffectonthsfutureofthsBcpubHcanpartyandthercnominationofGrantisfreelydiscussed.AllRepublicans,exceptafewofSumnerspersonalenemiesintheSenate,agreethat...theoccurrenceisverydamagingtothepartyandmayprovedisastrous;inshort,thatitwasagrosspoliticalblander.TheDemocratsarehiuhlyelatedabouttheaffair.TheysaytheuominationofGrantisinevitable,becausethereisnomanofsufficientstrengthtoopposehim,butthathisdefeatwilldissensionsoccasionedamongtbeBe11thInst.,agedsixtyyews.ForstfivesessionwillbecalledbytbeTresverolyearsheliasbeenfailinghihealth,Ident,toactonthetreatyofannexationconsequentlyhitdemisewasnotTOei"pectsd.Hisnameisidentifiedwiththeearlyhistoryofthestate,havingcometoCaliforniafromthoSandwichIslands,asearlyas1848.ShortlyafterhisarrivalhewaschosenPrefect,whichofflceheheldtill1849.SubsequentlyheservedseveraltermsinbothbranchesoftheLegislature.Hewasamanofstrictintegrityandbusinesshabits;alav.yorbyprofession,andposseasSdofconsiderableability.Bycareful,shrewdinvestmentsduringtheinfancyoftheState,inrealproperty,heomaesedalargefortuneofwhichhewaspossessedatthotimeofhisdeath.Hewasprceminetlyanunpopularman,ofgreateccchtlfciJcsofcharacter,whichhestudiouslycultivatedandpractisedinallthewalksoflifeHeviewedeverythingwhetherofapublicorprivatecharacterwithajealouseyeandanilliberal,narrowmind,andwhateverhesaidordid,boretheimpressoftheseprominenttraitsofcharacter.Hisdis1publicans.ManyleadingRepublicans,onthsotherbaud,assertthatGrantsrenominationisnowoutofthequestion,andthatitisnecessarytolookaltoutforanavailablecandidateiftheparlyistobesavedfromdefeat.TheyarguethattheentirebodyoftheNewEnglandRepublicans,willbehostiletohimonaccountofSumnersremoval;thatithasalienatedalsoalltheoriginalantislaverymenthroughoutthecountry,whohavealwaysformedonactivoworkingoleicentoftheRepublicanparty.Thereisalreadymuchcanvassingrelativetothemeritsandpopularityofmanyprominentpublicmen,withtheviewtotheirpossiblecandidacyfortheBepublicaunomination.AmongohernamesarethoseofColfax,Blaine,Sumner,Logan,ScheuckandCox,arechieflymentioned.ThefollowingBillswereintroducedinCongress.ToprovideadditionalmailservicetoBrazilGrantingtitletotheArlingtonestate,andprovidingthatthesumofSxA dispatch and Baa .Francisco prices. I.., P. -Flatter Is onr authorised agent a San JTraaclaoo. SATWIDAY, MAftCH 18, Itfll. TEB ENTERPISE'S TICKET! row STATE OFFICER... BB-Joct to 'th* actio I of tbe Republican fltstc Convention. y.T QOVBHNOn, Haa. NEWTON BOOTH, of Sacratncnto. For UtvnsAsr Oovaaxoa, Bsa. ■- W. ROBERTS, of Nevada. Fob BxnurrAaT or State, Or. A. B. NIXON. of Sacramento. Itoa Omrraoixaa, .VIM.UM SHERMAN, of San rranriecn. For TiutAsuaaa, Ho.nr.vLuo pacheco, of San Luis Obispo. Ftra AiTOaxrr-OntxaiX, FAANOIS F- SPENCER, of Santa Clara. Fob Sunvayoa-Oi-K-aui., SHERMAN DAT, ot San Franclaoo, Foa Bur**, oa Prague Imiaucnoa, JOHN N1VKTT, ot Baa Ftanclato. Foa Btatk PBTvT_nt. THOMAS SPRINGER, of Amador. .FAINT PATRICK 1 THE PATRON SAINT OP IRELAND. ' Saint Patricks Day waa oelefarnted yctttcniay, in Son Frencisco and the interior cities and towns with gtaat ceremony and enthusiast-is rejoioingi. In fact wh ere ter the sons of the Gjceen Isle of the ocean, have a foothold they are found vieing with each other in paying a National tribute, to the memory of this great philanthropist and zealous christian. With the tIri*h It ttas become a National holiday, whether at home in the sunny land of Sunburst, and the Harp, or far away among strangers, " in the land of the free, and the home of tho bravo," the Irish heart pulsates with new life on the return of its anniversary. It is remarkable that so popular and distinguished a man should have lived and died leaving so little of his history be- * hind. Tradition alone thrown any light npon the lift?, character, and history of the great and good man, whoso name has been made immortal by a devoted and grateful people. That ho was an Apostle and Saint, preaching to the Irish people in the fifth century, is the most known of him; he is reputed to have been born in Waloa, but several hintorinni assert that he was a natire of Scotland or Cornwall or Brittany; he died between the years 460 and 490. Irishmen as you roserve hia muruory, follow his example and imitate his purity of character, by it the burdens of lifo wiU ba lighten cd^ind it will bring blessings upon youi head and hsppiucss and comfort to your homes. FJiiohttui, Scion, m tor Jcsu.— Herr Von 'Wickede.of the Cologne Gw- rite, describing an excursion he mode from Bulfort to rantalier says: "Heaps of forsaken corpaea mouldering away among tha bushes and in tho ditches by the high road. Not Car from Moi.teboliord a doctor and I found eight Frenchmen dead in one houw, already ;n an advanced stage of decomposition. Among them lay a wounded man still alive, and who cried for help In a fiunentable voice. We took him out with some difficulty and laid him in the open air. He was a little man, scarcely seTenlsen years of age, aatudentof Avignon. A Prussian grenade hnd torn his two logs below the knees. He had remained in this state seven days without being attended to, without wa ter, and entangled among the corpses. He had wrapped his wounds in the rags of his uniform, and the cold had stopped the hemorrhage. He* had crawled rmfi to his companions and had taken Sits of bfaeuit out of their pockets, ■which was sufficient for hia subsistence; hs had slaked his burning thirst by drinking the great flakes of snow which fell in at the window. He had Hved thus for a week. The unhappy man has been -taken ta Switzerland, and the doctor thinks hs will liwc. Hon. Tho.»us M. Wamd is a Demo- ooUio candidate for Congress* In Uw first District, and announces himself squarely in oppoaitioKvto*- railroad subsidies, in n*»y shape or manner. Of coarse this places him in direct opposition to the Southern Pacific Bsilmad, and rsitdsxa him unavailable. In short it "lets him out." CONGRESSIONAL, If Congress is not In session at the NEWS IN RRISP. .The Mexican press feels sore over reaches Whashington, a special execu- cause for a prolonged The removal of Sumner from the Committee on Foreign Relations continues to be the subject of conversation in all political circles, and its probable effect on ths future of ths Bcpub- Hcan party and the rcnomination of Grant is freely discussed. All Republicans, except a few of Sumner's personal enemies in the Senate, agree that. ^.-.^ the occurrence is very damaging to the party and may prove disastrous; in short, that it was a gross political blander. The Democrats are hiuhly elated about the affair. They say the uomin ation of Grant is inevitable, because there is no man of sufficient strength to oppose him, but that his defeat will dissensions occasioned among tbe Be* 11th Inst., aged sixty yews. For st five session will be called bytbeTres- verol years he lias been failing hi health, Ident, to act on the treaty of annexation consequently hit demise was not TOei- " pectsd. His name is identified with the early history of the state, having come to California from tho Sandwich Islands, as early as 1848. Shortly after his arrival he was chosen Prefect, which offlce he held till 1849. Subsequently he served several terms in both branches of the Legislature. He was a man of strict integrity and business habits; a la v. yor by profession, and posseasSd of considerable ability. By careful, shrewd investments during the infancy of the State, in real property, he omaesed a large fortune of'which he was possessed at tho time of his death. He was prc- eminetly an unpopular man, of great eccchtl-fci'Jcs of character, which he studiously cultivated and practised in all the walks of life He viewed everything whether of a public or private character with a jealous eye and an illiberal, narrow mind, and whatever he said or did, bore the impress of these prominent traits of character. His dis-1 publicans. Many leading Republicans, on ths other baud, assert that Grant's renomination is now out of the question, and that it is necessary to look altout for an available candidate if the parly is to be saved from defeat. They argue that the entire body of the New England Republicans, will be hostile to him on account of Sumner's removal; that it has alienated also all the original anti-slavery men throughout the country, who have always formed on activo working oleic ent of the Republican party. There is already much canvassing relative to the merits and popularity of many prominent public men, with the view to their possible candidacy for the Bepublicau nomination. Among o'her names are those of Colfax, Blaine, Sumner, Logan, Scheuck and Cox, are chiefly mentioned. The following Bills were introduced in Congress. To provide additional'mail service to Brazil Granting title to the Arlington estate, and providing that the sum of 300,000, bs paid for the same; tabled on motion of Butler by a vote of ayes 115, nay 74. To enable the people of the Territory of Colorado to form a Constitution and State Government, the people of New Mexico to do likewise, under the name of Lincoln with a view to their admission into the Union. In the Senate, a French Spoliation Bill was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations, and Bills were introduced by Stewart to define and protect the rights of miners, and to encourage the development of mines; by Cole, making a land grant to the California and Arizona Railroad, and creating the Southern Judicial District of California; by Nye, to incorporate tho Colorado and N-w Mexico Bailroad; by Fenton, relating to telegraphic com municati'ins between the United States and foreign countries; by Nye, for the relief of certain contractors for the construction of vessels of war and steam machinery. Fenton introduced his bill of the last session, regulating tho service iu collection of customs at the various ports of entry in tho United States, and tho disposing of fines, penalties and for- fiotures incurred under the laws relating to customs, and for other purposes. The following nominations was sent to the Senate John H. Mills, to be Assessor of Internal Revenue in Nevada. Senator Sumner on Tuesday last presented an address from Thomas Bubadilla, late President of the Central Junta, of tho Government of the Domlnician Bepublic, and other leading men, remonstrating against the annexation of the San Domingo to tho United States. During the reading uf .the paper by Sunnier, Sherman submitted a point that tho memorial was not in order, as under established usage and the rules of the Senate, petitions from foreigners were not allowed to be presented to the exclusion of tho business of the country. The Vice President snstained the point of order, the effect of which was to prevent the further reading of tho memorial. Senator Sumner endeavored to* state the subject of the address, but was ruled out of order. The House considered tbe bill heretofore introduced to remove all political disabilities. Mr. Elliot (colored) made an earnest speech against the thebSl. , The bill removes all legal and political disabilities imposed by the third Section of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United State*, on persons therein mentioned. Tho question was taken on the passage of the bill as amended. Two-thirds not having voted for the bill, it wis declared rejected. In the House en Wednesday, Mr Morgan asked the Speaker if it would be in order for him to have read at the Clerk's desk A telegram announcing that the Democrats of New Hampshire have elected their Governor, the entire Congressional delegation and a majority in both branches of the Legislature [XanghterXi The Speaker—By unanimous consent it would. Mr. Butler desired to know If it would be in order for him to have read a telegram announcing that the Ku- Klnt-Klm had killed four men in Mississippi last night Mr. Garfield—Another Democratic victory. Mr. Eldridge said they killed more then that in New Hampshire to-day. Americans. .... The Grand street railroad stable, in Brooklyn, were burned Jlarch 14th. 1-rom present prospects Congress will j .Fifty hones were burned to death, nut adjourn before tho Commissioners j Loss ..0,000; insured. arrive, and, If so, the diaettt*x_i>n of the During the Carnival at Washington annexation project willbe an additional an electric light waa shown from the dome of tbe Capitol on two evenings, by which fine print could be read at the Treasury. ... .The Legislature of Vs. has elected J. W. Johnson, Conservative, as United States Senator, by a Tote of 106 to 60 for J. B. Popham, Republican. The English members of ths Joint High Commission brought their wine ... .Roebuck, in an address at Sheffield denounced the liberation of the Fenian couvicts as a dostirdly act, and their reception in America as a disgrace to that country and another proof that she is England's bitter enemy. ... The death at Vienna of Princess Leo* Ths dxsquiskd no-uts, falsely called medicines, sold in bw-rooms , ns "tonics" and "stomachics," hi nothing in common with Da. W_ujt*»*m Vinmak Bittxbs. That famous invi- gorant does not owe its sthnnUHag properties to fiery and adulterated Also- hoi, but to meshVrinal wots sod becfes new heretofore combined. The effeet of the Bitters la case* of constitutional debility, chronic indigestion, liver conv plaint, and all diseases tending to consumption, is so marvellous that except .to those who have felt or witnessed it, the result seems Incredible. For the very best Photographs, go to BRADLEY k RVLOFSON. No. 4*9 Montgomery Street, San Fnncisoo. enclosed on Sundays..^.! M ARIUED flsraraxi-— W_uvx»— In San Joae, March UU, H. A. Orawcll to Mary U. Weavcn Jew atorrtijjfmrttts. 9. Wm #prtaf ** 6*!&tttl. follow aa the necessary result of the j pohlina, Duchess of Saxe, and aeeom likes were bitter, and his prejudicies strong, which created many enemies, He was an anient and zealous advocate of reform and economy, the latter he carried to the extreme even unto meisn- ess, while bo aimed to aid his fellow man by public acts, he so thoroughly ingrafted upon thorn this spirit of parsimony, that they were rendered unpopular and to a great degree inefficient. As a pnblic man ho is better known throughout the State as the author of the complex Stato Registry law, the complications of which baffled his fertile brain to unravel. The prominent act of his life was tho originiliug of the so called Consolidation Act uniting the City and County governments of San Francisco. For a time it was compara- tiyily powerless, owing to the inpntet- icablo restrictions upon public expenditure*., tho numerous provisos, legal vorbiago and tochutcalitias embodies! iu it, and not until it was shorn of these economical parasites by legiulative enactments, did it auswor the purposes of its author. Tho famous San Mateo foe bill was another of his pet measures and similiarinits objectionuble feature*, to its twin brothor tho "Consolidation Act." For soveral years, under the npeniti.ni of this bill the wheols of government in tli.it County were almost motionless, and not until Mr. Uawes vacated his seat in tho State Senate, did a wise and liberal, legislature como to its relief. Arrogant, self willed, illiberal and parsimonious, the embodiment of selfishness, possessed of but few social qualities he had but a few friends Iu public life be stood alone in nearly all questions in which he was interested. His views were peculiarly his own, ho seldom agreed with others, fur tho reason they could never agree with him; altogether he was a singular combination of t!i ■ o 1 Utie; ecctmtricit ios and singularities of the human character Ho thought and acted alone.; iu truth bo was a living unit in all things. Upon the privacy of his domestic relations it is not our provinco to enter, although the publicity given to them would justify a criticism upou thorn. His late beqnosts to charitable Ad literary institutions are so familiar to the public that it is unnecessary to comment upon them, tbe extraordinary conditions upon which thefe gifts arc* based will undoubtedly defeat the acceptance of thorn, and the property will full to his heirs, unless Mr. Hawos has by will provided against such a contingency, which he undoubtedly has, HJs estate is estimated at twu million dollars. No doubt ho aimed in some respects to benefit humanity, but defeated his ambition with his*«wn hands. With his many faults he has left be* hind deods of goodness aud chatity, let us remember them, and forget his errors. THE C-t BERN-tTORl \I. CONTEST. The following is from the San Jose Mercury of March lfith., as the little boy said when he pointed to the "Lords Prayer nailed up over his bed; We sny "Them's our sentiments:" The | opinion- is gaining ground among the Republicans of California that Newton Booth is the best and most available name to head our ticket with in the approaching state election. Wo are w*H aware that certain of soKralled independent journals of San Francisco have made other plans and arrange, ments for the Republican party; but it is not at nil likely that the State Convention will bo controlled by mon of their fenee-Btradtiling proclivities. Moreover no man who is not out-and-out Democrat would hesitate to' vote for Mr. Newton Booth, for any reason that could possible be adduced. He is known to b€entirely capable and horn-tit; his public record is without blemish, aud his private character ir. reproacbable. We have got this State sure on any good ticket with Newton Booth at the head; SMftitis absolute nonsense for us to acknowledge our weakuees and throw a sop to the Deas- ocracy by nominating a man who several years past has given our party the cold shoulder. Mr. Selby may have voted for Lincoln and Grant. No loyal man could do otherwise. He also voted for lhat " ehiefe.it among ten thousand " Democratic demagogues, '* and the one altogether lovely"H. H.Haight —a Chrietain Governor who violate* his oath of office by signing lottery bills. lArXX may aay what they will ef Mr. Selby'r qualifications for the office of Governor, he is not thoroughly aid heartily Republican. Henoe we would urge Republicans to stand by their colon. daughter of Don Pedro the Second, Emperor, of Brazil, at the age ol twenty-four, is announced. Ths steamer Europe, from Glasgow lost overboard, during a gale, on the 14th inst., Captain McDonald, First Officer Davis, and Third officer. Owing to tbe fearful sea no boat could be launched to attempt to rescue them. The Secretary of War telegraphed to General Terry, commanding the Department of tbe South, to send troops to Chester and New York counties, South Carolina, to assist in putting down the insurrection Jin that part of the State. Hon. Francis Lawley, correspondent of the London Tines, who was in this country during the rebellion, and wrote letters from the Soutu, has arrived at Washington, and will remain in Washington till the Joint High Commission has concluded its work. A man named Willis, was taken out of the Station House, in Virginia City, at midnight on March 13th, by a Vigilance Committee, and acknowledged settiug lire to Pipers Opera House, besides other buildings. Congressman Fitch, of Nevada, ac- compaitied by his wife, nas gone to Euro e. A letter to the Cincinnati Qatette. dated at Florence, January 25th, says that "Gonerai Sheridan, is about to leave Florence, aud has been sitting to Mr. Hiram Powers, the well-known sculptor, who has undertaken his bust." The municipal election in Sacra- monto Monday, resulted in a Republican victory, the Democrats not carrying a single ward. liy a resolution of tho House the tax was taken off from coal tea and coffee, and all of them were placed on the free list. The resolution has yet to pass the Senate. The Tweed Testimonial AKXocia- tiou is dissolved, and the 8,000 which it received by private subscription, for the erection of a statue to Senator Tweed, is to bo returned to the Eub- t-cribers Bismark has informed Theirs that, being embarrassed iu organizing politically and commercially the ceded prov- inco of the inhabitants, and representations that German commercr will be damaged by competition with Mul- house manufacteurers he will abandon Alsace and Lorraine It the indemnity j.* increased one and a half milliards, ... .The British ship Prince of M'ates has been chartered ut Port bind, Oregon, to load with wheat from Portlaud for England. The Timer says the reception of the Fenians in America was discreditable. It appeals to honest Americans not to judge England from Feuiau orators. if e _ 5 3 f S j* •A 1 1 s j Tha Thorough-Brod Stallion CAPTAIN FISHER JR. U 111 Stand tlil. Hr.rn.motx ATTHEnSIAXZA TARM {LARCO'8RANCH.) SAM MATEO COUNTY. FromAprlllitt toS- vumUr in, ikti. c-Rpi»in Wlmsmr Jr. wustred by th* fan.mi.. Oountrm Conts County tborougti-bfvA Stsltton OpUin ruber. TJESCRXtTIOM—He Is • -Urk bf-nwa color isUiidi-i.'.s ksodi-higb; wricks 1,000 lbs.sad U l hive ft sn* old. Although lu-vrr trmined is an excolleot -ti pi«T. Tvaan—Fnr Ritutle fH-nrfcr »15. For tt* SeMoa.teO. Apply tn J. OPILIAIR. At tbe l!r._.r.tti Farm. (I_Bt-C*o's Ranch.) s_r<i.n.a ppBturmitc, tor nur.rr*». If required. Aitaibs in Utah.—The United States District ( ourt for tbe regular term met on the Pith. Chief Justice Mo- Kean presiding. Upon calling the gr nd and petit juries he discha.ged both sine die for the reason tbat the Legislature,of tbe Territory refuse to males appropriation for the Court's expenses. The expenses of the last Sep- tembcr term have not been paid, and the authorities refuse to pay. Upon discharging the jurats, the Judge remarked that he had taken special pains to- get these expenses paid, and called noon tbe proper authorities and solict- •d tbat their claims be settled, bat was told that nnless the Church authorities could manage the affairs of the Court, they wonld pay none of the expenses; henoe a conflict had arisen between the U. 8. Government and tho Mormon Chnren. The Judge told them that if th* authorities of the Church In Utah continued on their rebelhoes and obstinate course, they wonld bring on a collision that would certainly result in the Mormons being ground to powder. The affair has created quite a sensation. The Court is without grand or p-*tk jury, and thj wheels of justice in Utah are blocked. PnssiDRsr Gkaxt is Coming.—A meeting of prominent citizens of San Francisco irrespective of party, was held in Sanr Francisco last Wednesday to initiate prehminary proceedings for the reception of the President, in his contemplated visit to thin conntrr. We learn through private sources hs has intimated that he will probably leave Washington about the first of Msy. Moonxt ix B as sau r ft i.—The case of Thomas Mooney in bankruptcy, was called Tuesday in ths United THE CANADIAN DRAUGHT STALLION, CHARLEY, Will Shni.l tlil-HSeilM.n ATTHEI1I.UNZA FARM (LARCO'RRANCH.} BAN UATEO COCNTT. Irmu April l«-t, t.iS- p.* mix r Ut, 1*71. DEH*1tIPT10X-* brt*wn: t.i-veiiti-1 ii lititniK liu.h: wclKbs I,'-.*',.*., and Is »i ;';t years old. Turks—For t-V-si-on t-0. Apply to sfni;i
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