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The huntsman's echo. [volume] (Wood River, Buffalo County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1860-1861, 1860-09-06

$3.50 to $3.50 per "a hours run-some
more and some less. The Rock Island
mill appears to be getting along very
successfully, as we'll as several others,
which [ shall not specify at present
awaiting future statistics. Shearer &
Co.'S mill, on Chase's gulch, has made
an extra big yield this week. W. M.
Todd, ESQ.,, who carries on a largo saw
mill and shingie machine arrangement
on Chase's gulch, remarked to me yes
terday morning that Shearer & Co.'S
mill had made the biggest run during
the past few days Of any mill or any run
here thus far. From the size and APP
pearance Of the amount of amalgum at
their cleaning up, it was considered
there must have been over : thousand
dollars in the pile. 1t may turn out
much less and it may not-but good
judges supposed there was an extra heavy
Weld, for mill successes, thus far.
The scores of rasters everywhere in
operation appear to be paying well-so
fnr as | can ascertain. Mule mills, ras-
tiers, and small crashers are multiplying
rs thick MS toads in Egypt.
From the Blue River correspondent
we learn that
the Georgia gulch as yet takes the pre-
MUM, though the llumbug !! is pear its
equal the rest are just being opened out
and promise quite iattering. There is
now in the Georgia and Humbug gulches
some forty sluiees and toms running
daily, which yield on an average 800 a
day per man. Two men took out in
one day last week 1916; another claim
presented its proprietors with $53 mug
get of pure gold. The gold is generally
coarse and heavier than any | have ever
seen in the Rocky Mountains the taking
out of nuggets weighing from two to ten
dollars is of a daily occurrence
The huntsman's echo. [volume] (Wood River, Buffalo County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1860-1861, 1860-09-06

Our old friend, DR.. Farmer, of Coun-
Gil Bluffs, spent a few days with us last
week, enroute ''for the Peak" We had
a general and collective good time
chasing pleasure and killing time and
buffalo. Doc. goes out with F. Geesa.
man, and a stock of drugs, with the in
ten.ion of opening a drug store in Dem
yer. We wish them the fulness of good
luck for they deserve it. Doc. F. is
one Of the most jovial and companion
able fellows in nature, and knows how
to enjoy all the vicissitudes of life to the
most superlative advantage, and is one
of the best surgeons, and practical ply
sicians in the West.
In. our absence, our rancho was favor
ed by a visit from our amiable, ener-
getic ncighbors over ut Genoa, Major
ellis and sons--the frst-namcd, agent
for the Pawnee Indians.
The major and his friends were a few
days rusticating in the sports Of the
chase, and were abundantly successful.
1t seems that the major's-demand for
troops to protect the Pawnees from the
rapacity Of the Sioux, has been endorsed
at head quarters, and already a detach-
ment Of horse and foot have gone ovor.
The huntsman's echo. [volume] (Wood River, Buffalo County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1860-1861, 1860-09-06
EDITORIAL CORKESPON-
DENCE,


ELLIsDALR, Iowa. Aug. f6, 1860.
Dear Echo We are once again at our
cold homes amid the hills and vallies OF
our favorite EllisdaIe, and after an absence
Of near ;hree months, again, for a few days,
enjoying the associatio n Of friends and the
Joyous rompings of our "little ones"
We we're five days in our downward
trip, had n pleasant time, and saw mauy
of the readers Of the Echo.
On the 18th we attended the Democratic
Territorial Convention, and assisted in the
nomination for Delegate to Congress, j.
S. Morton, a msn that will geta large ma
jority Of the votes Of the frecinen Of Ne
braska, over the man. Daily, who defeated
the appropriations asked for, and which
we would have obtained, for bridging the
two great rivers on the principal thorough
fare in our infant, yet highly favored Ter
| ritory, and for other necessities.
We learn of many who anticipate be-
coming settlers in the great Valley Of the
Platte, soon.
Crops in this region are likely to prove
heavier than was hoped. Wheat was sell
dom better, yet, the yield small-corn and
grass will be light-say, halfa crop.
We found both ferries on the Loupa
Fork in excellent order, and roads as fine
as could be. We hope our citizens Of Buff
falo county will keep the wild herds of
their crops, for all will he wanted at a
good price,. .-.
We would suggest to some enterprising
Yankee, to take fast horses and a dozen
men and go and fetch in a herd OF a few
thousand buffalo; the tender, juicy flesh
wonld fetch a good price in these markets
We anticipate starting back to our new
home in a few days.
The excitement and enthusiasm io'
MoRroN was high, and Ratification Meet
iags are being held mid the boom and
roar of nao and shouts for "MoRToS
AND The UNroN." EDIIOh'
The huntsman's echo. [volume] (Wood River, Buffalo County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1860-1861, 1860-09-06
The TELEGRAPH.

1 Workmen are busi!y engaged in put
ting up poles for the telegraph between
Omaha and Fort Kearney. Most, if not
all, of the wire has been distributed at
convenient points, and will doubtless be
finished in the course Of two weeks. -
The wires are rapidly being stretched
between Omaha and st. Joseph, and
when completed, we will be able to fur
nish our readers with Eastern news con-
veyed to US by flashes Of lightning.
The huntsman's echo. [volume] (Wood River, Buffalo County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1860-1861, 1860-09-06

asuialos are again continually coming
about sur farm, rancho and Office. both
ef"g Us by eating our vegetables, crop
ping the grass, believing and kicking
up = dast generally and not being able
to stand it longer, we sent "the boys''
ma Deer cut to drive them away; this
resulted in prostrating the Of
"e and as dogs and wolves are car
we have had to breakfast, dine and sup
from then flesh since onr return. We
shan't try to stand il. and give timely
notice that the <ho Of 6re-arms will be
= common thing inStbis neck Of woods,
uBless these fearfuliy frightful looking
creatures dcsist from peasdng into our
oiicc, and dis-composinq ouf orinter.
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Gnme ma Frult.

Since our return we have taken time for
one short ramble ''among the elms,'' to see
a bou otiful supply Of the rich trewn clus-
tiers Of g~rapes--iarge, juicy and sweet. tho
in a state Of nature.
OF plums, we never saw SO large, or
quality better, growing wild, and they
seem to be abundant, we enjoyed them to
a "fulness."
We were not little surprised at the un-
mistakable marks Of numerous beaver, trees
and brush cut off wi h their teeth, and
their paths and slides and dams are all
along Wood River-think we will send
Il. r traps and turn trapper, an accomplish
ment only lacking, and then. we believe
we know everything in usefu! industry.
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Practice!

At the Shaving Saloon of our old
friend, Bob Russell, on Upper Broadway,
Council Bluffs, one gets a clean face and
a clean shave of all superauous beard
and bristles, and just one dime-for moth
ing! Bob knows how to do it, and his
darkey is an artist truly!
What dye think
He'll shave you for nothing,
And rive V q drink =?
The huntsman's echo. [volume] (Wood River, Buffalo County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1860-1861, 1860-09-06
And give Y a drink ?
A Speck ofIndian TrOnbIe.

Some two weeks since, an application
was made to the Commander OF Fort
Kearney, for help to assist in repelllng
the Indians, (Sioux, C%heyennes and MO
was) who had been committing great out
RACES upon settlers about two hundred
miles west of the Fort, robbing them to
a great extent. The answer returned to
the applicants, was, that sat that time
men could not be spared from the Fort,
and it was with regret that the comman-
der must leave the settlers to their own
resources The Indians had actually
beseiged and ransacked n or two large
stores in that ~section-rather q bad state
OF things certainly. But, l have the
pleasure to relate, that on Tuesday
morning last, a little after sunrise, a
company of 81 men passed through this
place on their way to Fort Kearney, they
we're a fine, robust, and lively looking
troop, and though not arrayed ia gorge
GUS plumes, they doubtless possessed
the true National feeling and principle
The Rights of Man, and Liberty, or,
you know what! The commanding OH
Ger, Lieutenant w. G. Robinson, of the
I'd Infantry, a most gentlemanly young
man, halted at our Office and seemed not
a little entertained at finding a printing
Office on this s'distant prairie" This,
he said, was his first trip out here, he
had brought his troop from Jefferson
Barracks and that they were for a re-
enforcement to the garrison Of Fort
Kearney, but that he, himself, should re-
turn forthwith. The inhabitants Of this
region will learn with pleasure of this
reinforcement ut the Fort.
Lieut.. Robinson also furnished an item
Of news, the import of which, was, that
q Mrs Her, who, with her husband was
on the way to 'sThe Peak" was shot
through with an arrow, by an Indian be-
longing to "Dog belly's' party, on the
10th inst. Il occurred about twenty
miles above 0'Fallon's bluffs, where she
is now lying in a very critical condition.
1t has since been ascertained that Mr..
Her had bought . mule of the Indians,
for which he paid them fifteen dollars
they went on their journey, the mule
being harnessed and forming part Of
their team. The Indians in the mean
time repented Of their bargain, pursued,
and overlook them at the a~boye-named
place, and demanded to have the mule
given back to them, their demand mot
being attended to they proceeded to head
the team and possess themselves Of the
mule, when Mrs Her jumped out Of the
wagon and resisted them and was shot
through as stated above.
In trading with Indians, tho s'Whites"
ought to act fair and honorable, and not
make = property Of them. have often
seen vith regret that the main object Of
the Whites when they come in contact
with Indians, js to ssswop, swop;' or,
IN. Other words, 70 get all they can out
The huntsman's echo. [volume] (Wood River, Buffalo County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1860-1861, 1860-09-06
More Indians--TrOubIe among
the Payynees, quite a askrim-
mage"--TwO Sioux Killed.

On Saturday last, a small War-party Of
cheyennes, numbering 30, made a descent
upon the Pawnse villsge, for the purpose
of taking BY a eonp-de-moip. any number
OF the ponies Of the Pswnees The at
tackled party gave The slarm--the other
party retreated without any ponies. hQ1
pursued. Two Of the aggressors ~
slain. and the remainder pursued for twea-
~ miles. The detachment OF soldiers from
Kearney had just arrived, and encanped
at some distance, bat hastily with Major
ellis joined the chase, but could not get
near enough TO have q talk.
In their hot haste the Cheyennes left be-
hind ass booty for the Pswnees some 8 or
10 ponies, and any quantity Of moccasins,
a9bes, and camp equipsgs.
The huntsman's echo. [volume] (Wood River, Buffalo County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1860-1861, 1860-09-06
To Persons on of Employment.

A GENTS WANTED to sell the Erie
N Sewing Machine. We will give 4
Commission, or wages 1t $40 per month,
and expenses paid. This is a new Ma
chine, and SO simple in its construction
that a child of ten years can learn TO OPP
crate it by half an hours instruction. It
is equal 10 any Family Sewing Machine
in use, end the price is but $15
Pers ons wishing an Agency will address
j. N. BoYLAN,
Secretary Eric Sewing Machine Company,
CIV. MILAN, Quo.
The huntsman's echo. [volume] (Wood River, Buffalo County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1860-1861, 1860-09-06
TnrRspAY, SEPTEMBER. 8. 1850.
E POST OFFICE.

A Post Office has been estspiished at
this place. 10 be called .'Wood River
THIS win be q great convenience to US,
and many Of our neighbors.
The huntsman's echo. [volume] (Wood River, Buffalo County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1860-1861, 1860-09-06
Late NEWS .
City Hotel,

One mile East of Elkhorn Bridge-on the
hill, where the musqueto troubles neither
man nor beasts now supplied with ev-
erything for the comfort Of the ~tarveler and
his team. No pains will be spared to
make all who fovor this establishment
comfortable and happy. Good stabling
and room for wagons in the barn, and a
good well of water, dug purposely for
stoek-plen ty of water, and good grass.
Fresh hay, corn and oats on hand.
cy1 Cakes, Pies Crackers and Bread.
CHARGES MADE LIGHT!
.f. w. G.. ROBINSON,
MD J. HYMAs.
The huntsman's echo. [volume] (Wood River, Buffalo County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1860-1861, 1860-09-06

ca Marmoy, at "Lone Tree Ranche,"
is prepared to cater TO the wants Of every
body on the road, and is ever attentive and
and o bliging.
The huntsman's echo. [volume] (Wood River, Buffalo County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1860-1861, 1860-09-06

0H@The firm Of Muir & Hammond, that
has been doing business at Junction Rancho
has been dissolved by mutual agreement.
The huntsman's echo. [volume] (Wood River, Buffalo County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1860-1861, 1860-09-06
LONE TREE Rancho.

s. ]. MARM0Y having purchased the
above Rancho, announces to the travelling
community, that he will spare no pains
to make his rancho the most desirable
on the Military Road. He is making
The huntsman's echo. [volume] (Wood River, Buffalo County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1860-1861, 1860-09-06
Indians.

We learn that q few days Ego some 600
warriors of the sioux and C%heyennes were
at Fort Kearney, on their way to fax out
their friends the Pawnees. AS they will
unexpectedly find some Of Uncle Sans
boys there, ready to "talk'' to them in
earnest, it is more than probable they will
go back disappointed. They passed down
a few miles north of US.
The huntsman's echo. [volume] (Wood River, Buffalo County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1860-1861, 1860-09-06

GRAssHorPERs.-We regret to learn that
clouds of grssshoppers migrating South,
have for several days been doing codsider-
able damage at some OF the ranches above.
All have left row we belieya.
The huntsman's echo. [volume] (Wood River, Buffalo County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1860-1861, 1860-09-06

Always on hand. 0S~ Board by The Day
or Week. Stock wintered, as low
as at any Rancho on the Road.
All who are DESTROYS Of feeling at home,
put up at the "LoNE TREE" where ev-
cry accommodation can be had
Mott.
The huntsman's echo. [volume] (Wood River, Buffalo County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1860-1861, 1860-09-06

The house and stabling, so that ample
accommodations cun be ensured.
THE location is the most desirable for
Camping, being ten miles above the iuter-
section Of the GeLoa Ferry road and
halfway between Columbus and Wood
River Centre.
Groceries,
Nevada national., 1860-05-19

PCmIc MEETING There was great oKci'e
meut in this place on Tuesday last in conse-
qucnce Of telegram from Downieyille, that
the Washoe relief party from thiseouuiy had
been turned back by intelligence that
eleven hundred Iudaus were stationed in
Sierra Valley. nearihe summit. and, as was
supposed for the purpose Of cutting oil men
and munitions Of war from the Great BASIN.
Van Higeg, and his party. had started TO
cross the sogniains via the Henuess pass
the Sunday rfecesdng at O'Clock In the
morning and it was feared chat be might
be cut of with his slight force OF thirty men.
An express was sent With an possible speed
to warn him OF hisdangcr. and prompt meas
urcs taken in, Nevada nd tbs place for bis
relief. Shouldn't be needed. Twelve or ff-
tecn horscmcu left Nevada 70 DO what they
could. Bells were ruag. calling the people
80 convene. subscriptions were circulated.
and signed freely for the raising Of money,
The excitement extended from The Post Olice
to the remotest parts OF town, aud the work
ing multitude OF the decpsst drifts and long
est tunnels in the bowels OF the earth soon
caught the contagion. Al half past o'clock,
the time called for the meeting, the street in
front Of the Exchange Hotel was Utterly jam
Cd with the assembled mass Of our citizens.
The meeting was called to order and c. j.
Lansing. elected Chairman aud G. b. Clcve-
land made Sseraiary. The Chairman cx-
plained The clject Of the meeting. and on
motion. committee Of three. consisting Of
George D. Roberts, Harry d. Cady aHd
and L. r. Sewers delegated as a committee
TO solicit morey and enroll volunteers.
Within four hours abou, 81. 900 was raised
in cash. and ihirty-twO Volunteers enrolled
with scacey an effort.
Nevada national., 1860-05-19
es-The Charleston Convention have done

e1-The Charleston Convention have done
exactly as we theught i; would do. and as it
should have done. Ignore the nigger Issue
in every possible manner. this Is policy. bis
Is right The thoroueh naturalization OF The
Democratic party is now powerfully and en-
duribly consummated. evenin the eyes Of
Black Republicans NO North-no South
no East--no Modcraiion-Trul
Justice. and the Constitution on'-these are
the lwaichwords Of the Democratic party
the sublime inscription of the true patriot
everywhere. and are the harbingeIs Of the
most illustrious OF Democratic triumphs ia
the year 1860. Dissolution OF the Charleston
Convention, is q dissolution OF the Democ-
racy from everything that can reflect even a
suspieion Of its national character: and con
sslidates within itself power which shall
brook and break down sectionalism and fnai-
icism everywhere and inaGguraie a policy
which will no more pain the patriot with The
fear of his country 'sruin. We are thankful for
the unhinching wisdom OF the National Con
vention Of the Democracy.
Nevada national., 1860-05-19
Tribntc re Henry Meredith.

This gentleman, recently killed In a battle
with the Indians, is no common loss to the
county or the State for. young talented
and already occupying high position as a
lawyer and useful member Of society. the
future seemed for him full Of hope, bright
ness and distinction We have lost a cal.
LIANT spirit and a noble man.
How well he was esteemed by the Bar Of
this county, where he has long resided, may
be Inferred from the resolutions which we
copy below. aud their spirit will be respcn-
ded to by all who knew him.
Appropriate remarks were made on their
introduction by Messrs. Mcconnell, Belden,
Hill and Hawlcy.
Resolved. That among the many affective
dispensations with which il has pleased God
TO visit us from time to time. we are specially
called upon 10 depioIe the death OF HENRY
MEREDITH, Esq. late a member OF the Ne
vada bar, who lost bis liio on the 18th OF this
month, while engaged in the defense OF the
people OF L tab Territory against the savages.
Resolved, That his conduct as man.
and as a lawyer. when in our midst concilia
ted IN the highest de gree our friendship and
esteem, and that his gallant and heroic
death. on the field OF battle. are in accer-
dance with the promise OF bis character and
past life.
Resolved. That we. his brethren Of the
Nevada bar, deeply lament the death OF
Henry Meredith. and that we will ever cher
ishss a grateful recollection of his manifold
virtues as a man. n citizen. and a leading
member Of the bar.
Resolved, That we deeply sympathise
with the friends and relatives Of the deceased
and tender them our cordial coincidence, in
their sad bereavement
Resolved, That these resolutions be pre-
sented in open Court. with a request to bis
Honor the presiding Judge. that they be en- =
tered upon the records OF the District Court
Of Nevada county, and copies thereof be
transmitted TO the relatives OF the deceased.
Nevada national., 1860-05-19

good lighters The report naturally caused
considerable interest, particularly for the
miners who were cut in the Flowcry and
Silver Districts - betwenn here and the
desert.
a mass meeting Of citizens was called
Immediately. and committees appointed to
organize and equip with arms and provis-
ions suitable number Of men to 90 out and
meet The Indians on the plain, before they
could get under cover of the hills. A small
party of neanted men started oil during the
might and others early in the morning and
during the succeeding day-as soon as they
were able to get ready. Parties also star ted
out from Carson and Silver cities, all to meet
at common rendezvous near the western
edge Of the Desert. Il is now | O'Clock, p.
~. OF the second day aud nothing has been
heard from them. Il lis believed. however.
that the Indians have moved of in the di-
rection Of Pyramid Lake, whittier they
have doubtless been followed by our citizens,
who will take summary vengeance upon
them, if they can be overiaken. Allisquict
here.
People are constantly coming and going
about as many arrivals as departures every
day. a large number Of the faces seeh on
the streets are from Nevadacounty and San
Francisco. Speculation in outside mining
claims as you are doubtless aware. is pretty
much over. and there is very little proba-
bility OF its being again resumed to any cx-
tent until mill is pnt up so that practical
tests can b. made OF their valne.
Judge Walsh is at the head Of San Fran
cisco company, which will put up mill the
present iscason, at Silver City, about four
miles from this place, toward the Carson
river. The mill will be driven by steam.
and viii afford an opportunity to test the
value Of such leads as will not ray 10 ship
to San Francisco. Quite number Of COM
panes, in various directions, aud in the diff
ierent mining districts, are now putting up
small Quantities efore for transportation to
san Francisco, where they can obtain prac-
teal results.
The Choilcr and Washos Companies-on
the extension OF the Comstock lead are both
putting up ore for shipment. The result OF
these shipments will be looked for here with
much interest, and will have an important
bearing upon the value Of" outside ground"
The whole country appears to be more or
less impregnated with silver. Scarce a
quartz lead (and they are as numerous here
rs in Grass Valley can be found which
does not show Indications OF silver under
the acid test. and the assays appear to
indicate that many valuable veins have
already been iound. rs | have already
sail, however. nothing deGniie can be known
until practical results are known.
The weather which was stormy and cold
for The FIRST two days after our arrival here.
has now cleared mp and is quite balmy and
spring Ike. More anon. wB.E.