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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27

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WHEREAS, AN ATROClOUS .MUh-
w DER was committed the person OF an unknown
stranger by cutting throat from to car win view
supposed to rob him of his money just outside the nm
of me CORPORATION Knoxville in the last Tuesday night
January past Whereas there believed TO De- IN
that vicinity organized band OF thieves and ROBBERS
Now therefore L. William G.. Br0wnlow Governor OF Ten
Bee by virtue and authority in me vested do
tbarebv offer reward Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to
sny person OF persons who detect the said murderer
and deliver him the Sheriff Of Knox county provided the
evidence such lead to conviction. And II IL shall
turn out that than concerned IN the
Aforesaid terrible similar reward of Two Hundred
and Fifty Dollars will given for each apprehension and de-
livery to said Sheriff. provided always that The proof leads
to conviction, and not otherwise.
In testimony whereof, /, William G. BTownlow, Gov
sEA ernor Of the State aforesaid have hereuno set my
hand and caused Great Seal Of the State TO be a1
ed At the Executive Department In Nashville, this
I4th day Of February, A. D., 1861 .
By the Governor: W. g. BhVNNbOM-
A. J. FLETCHER, Secretary of State
feb20-st
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27

DANCING ScHooL.-H. S. Milums classes for
dancing will reopen for the second term at the Bell
House. on Thursday, the 2Sth inst, at o'clock, P.
NJ, for ladies and misses and for gentlemen and
youths at o'clock, PM. An entire new list of dan
ces will be given, except the Waltz and that will
still be repeated every lesson.
fabo71yA
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27

DEArn or AN OLD CIrIzES-on Sunday last,
Alexander Adair, citizen Of this county, died at
the advanced age Of enc hundred and three years.
He has probably resided in the county longer than
any one now living.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27

AEOTHER LECTURE-The third Of course Of
lectures for the benefit OF the Libraries Of the East
Tennessee University, will be delivered At the Fee
male Institute on Friday evening, by Colonel H. r.
Gibson, Of Jacksborough.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27

Don't BE FooLIsn"-You can make Six Dol
lars from Fifty Cents. Cali and examine an inven-
tion urgently needed by everybody. Or sample
sent free by mail for &c., that retais easily for sc
by Z. L. Wolcott, 10 Chatham Square, New
York sept27 Gm
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27

CeNTIsMED.-COLJ T. Alternately, who was APP
pointed by the President Collector of Internal
Revenue for this Congressional District has recent
ly been confirmed by the Senate.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27
AMERICAN WINE PLANTS.

THE UNDERSIGNED TAKE PLEAS
IRE in informing farmers and others interested, that
they have arranged to fill orders In lots to suit purchasers
The Wine Plant has acquired popularity wherever its Gull
tvaon has been properly attended to- which guarantees
the Grain producing sectbns of Tennessee perfect
soil and climate favorable to the cultivation of Grain will
raise Of plants each plant be-
ing equivalent to about and half gallons of wRe
connosseurs equal to the best Sherry imported
None the prosraon headache other unpleasant eff
oec which succeed the of the ordinary wine Of commerce
follow the free of the wine made from this plant and
gentle simulant for invads it is unsurpassed both in flavor
and toquet by article hitherto introduced medicinal
agent
the production above stated of arabic
land will produce three thousand gallons Of wine Es
innate the expense of cultivation at $1,000 including
cost of plants and putting the marketable shape
aud we have profit of 81 600 The wine when
year old commands a ready sale at 81 gallon.
The following is the present tariff Oh plants
Less number than .5Oc each
90 to lOO........-...........-.'.. .4Sc;
IOO to SUO. '.f1Z2c
800 to 800. .5i12c "
500 and upward. sc. "
liberal deduction agents and others ordering 1000 or
more plants
Trusy agents wanted their entire attention
the Introduction of the American Wine Plant Applicants
for agencies must send references.
Every should send for circular containing teso
mails behalf this most valuable plant and directions for
its cultivation and manufacturing the wine.
For further information address -
BOwLUS & MINER,
February G, 1867. P. o. box 80, Knoxville, Tenn.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27

Prisoners EscAPED.-on Tuesday night Of last
week all the prisoners in the Madisonville jail,
ave one, broke Jail and escaped. We have not
earned that any of them have yet been appre-
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27
HELMBoLDs HIGHLY CONCENTRATED
COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT
SARSAPARILLA,

For purifying che BLOOD removing all constitutional
diseases arising from impure the blood
only reliable aud ehectual remedy for the cure
Scroula Scad Head Salt Rheum Pains swsings Of Oh
Bones liberation Of the Throat and Legs Botches PmpIes
the Face, letter, Eryspela and all sosy ruptons
ski
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27

SBooTIEo AFFAIR.-on Friday night Of last
week. serious difficulty occurred at the ssloon OF
Henry Smith, near the post Office, between Martin
v Bridwell, assistant Chief Of Police, and young
man from Rogefville, named Joseph c. WlInams'
which proved to be tragical sfair Inc diincuhy
was brought about by circumstances of trifing
character. Sharp words ensued, which ended in
blows, when fire arms resOrted to, and proved
disastrous TO both Williams drew revolver and
fred four shots at BrdweIl two of them taking ef-
feet One of them penetrated his left eye and came
out about the ear. Brdwell at the same time drew
q revolver, and shot Williams through the abdomen,
from which be died on Sunday morning. Mr.. Brid-
well is also in critical condition, but there is a
prospect Of his recovery.
This is an exceedingly unfortunate affair, and
should prove warning to young men 70 beware of
such trifing circumstances, where an unkind word,
unthoughtly spoken, or even an unkind look, may
sometimes lead TO disastrous consequences
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27

SMOKING ToBAcco.-The best quality Of this TO-
bacco known respectively as Bob Lee, " Lone
Jack and Brown Dick" is for sale nj VALLEY i
Allan's. Give them a call, two doors south of the
post Office. noV2l-f
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27
WANT 10 PuRCHASE

IRON THREE TO SIX HUNDRED
Il Acres good Farming Lands With H property q
good power connected Any having such propey
ior Es viii write 70 Z. Y0RUs, Lampkin Stuart county a.
describing the property, location and terms
laE9-o y. VORUs.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27
Lost Papers Returned.

The following correspondence has been handed US
for publication, with the request to add that there
are valuable papers and records belonging to the
sth Tennessee Cavalry still missing, whose return
is very desirable
ABERDEEN Miss an. 90, 1867.
Brig Gen. James p Bro0iaLot0 Adjutant General Of
Tennessee, Nashville, Tenn:
DEAR GENERAL: have the honor to in close you
certain commissions and discharge papers which
were yesterday handed to me by Capt. Robert E.
Houston late Of the Confederate army, in East Ten
nessee 1t is Capt. Houstons wish that the parties
to whom said papers belong should regain posses
sion of them. Knowing that every brave and true
soldier, wherever found places high value on pa
pers that bear record of his promotion, his valOr
and renown.
l remain, General,
Very truly yours,
FRANK j. TEDFoRD.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27

Sons OF TEMPKRASCE.-Knoxville Division, No
Sons Of Temperance, meet every Thursday eve
ming st 81 o'clock, at Temperance Hall.
WILLIAM WooD w. P.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27
51L2;| s.yIZ3s
UlI :izIEilSls

b. I. BABBIITS LABOR SAVING
sOAP-Th soap is made from clean and pure materials
oonfai adnao Of fsy kad will not inure the DEL
fabric and especially adapted for wo0isns which VIII
shrink aer being washed with this Soap. IL may baed
in hard salt ID will remove paint grease tar aad
stains Of ali kinds One pound warranted equal % two pounds
Of ordinary family soap. Directions with each bar or
making three gallons dome of soap from pound Of
this Soap Zach bar wrapped IN circular containing full
directions for use printed In English and German Ask your
grocer for b. 7. Rabbits Soap" and take other
b. T. BARBITT Nos. a. G5, G6 81, &C. CO. 90 y and a
Washington street, New York. Apri.ly
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27

EAST TENNESSEE AVID rrna1s1A RAILROAD.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27
INSOLVENCY.
NOTICE or INsOLVENOY

NOTICE OF INSOLVENCY.
II He INSOLVENCY OF THE ESTATE
fJo Fouss having ths day been suggested ty to
the County Court Of Knox county, tennessee u ordered
BY the Clerk that publication made Ia BroWni0W Whig
OR i5nr successive weeks notifying the creditors OF said
tate 10 e their claims with the Clerk o. the County Court
before the fret day Of August 1s97 distribution
pro Rita. p. sCHADE,
FEB. 20, 1857. itpi3 Affair Of John Fouate, dec d.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27
COLGATE's HONEY sOAP.

This csebrsted toilet Soap, such universal demand
IS made nom the choicest materials is mild and
emeliient IN It's nature fragranIy scented,
and extremely beneficial in its action pnon The .ki
For sale By all Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27

To STocKEoLDERs.-In our advertising columns
win be found "Notice 10 Delinquent Stockhold-
ers" in the Knoxville and Kentucky Railroad. All
such are required TO come forward Immediately and
make settlement for steck otherwise suit will be in
Stituted against them.
Stockholders residing in Campbell county are re-
quosted to pay their subscriptions to Colonel r. D.
Wheeler. Soc advertisement
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27
AND BEAurrrYING THE COMPLEXION.

Of the disorders that afeet mankind from the
corruption that accumuates in the blood or all
cries that have been made TO purge out equal
effect HelmbOlds Compound Extract ,of sarsaparilB
ceanses and renoyaes the blood ns the vgor Of health
into the system and purges the which make
1t stimulates the healthy functions Of the body
expes the disorders that and ank in the blood such
remedy that could be relied has long sought
and now for the first time the public have which they
depend Our space here does admit Of certificates
show its effects, but the trial Of single bottle win show the
sick that 1t has virtues surPassng anything they have
taken
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27
FY5TvEHaSGl OUR llsS!!ESi
UlsI2z;xfz1f1sl:LI ZILG:{

USING b. T. BABBITTss PURE CONCENTRATED POI
ASH CT READY SOAP MAKER. Warranted double the
strength Of common Potash and superior any ether
ier market Put In Of pound pounds,
pounds pounds and u pounds with directions IN
and German making Hard and Soft soap. One pound win
mako gallons Of son Soap No lime H required Consu-
srs will hpd this tho cheapest potash in mGrket. 49,
b. I. BABBITT,
Yossl g. es ST. g. So 10 ~ and "A wsshngios st. y Z.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27

B. T. BABBITT's STAR YEAST POWDER, Light Bis
any kind Of cake may be msde with this Yeast Pow
der In Is minutes Ne shortening repaired when sweet
milk il used Nos % 70 "A Washington Street New York
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27
EEllll lE |SEzZ|

B. T. Rabbits best Medicinal sALERATUs, made
Common salt" Bread made with ths s4lsr4tus
tains when baked nothing but salt water -four,
Nos g. 6 &C. 81 g. o. 20 ~ and "a Washington ST. New
York
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27
FINANCIAL.
PLANTERS BANK NOTES

PANK NOTES WANTED, AT THE
- Knoxville Depository.
mayietf JOS Y. MITCHELL, Cashier.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27

RAILROAD TIME-TABLEs.-Trsins on the East
Tennessee and Georgia and EAst Tennessee and
Virginia Railroads arrive and depart as follows;
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27
The President and Queen

are causing quite change in the heads Of people
THE QUEEN HAIR REsToRER
transforming gray heads their original color It'll i'm
parting new life 20 dry and vy hair making il soft and ysrv
beautiful and giving universal satisfaction. febI3Ia
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27
THE HOUSE OF MERCY

Howard Association, PhiladeIpbi. D. ,.,,.
Cd on the RTeePss 81 Christian Charity the relief and
manly powers by Errors Abuses and nses.
to Puberty and early life Essays Reports with pan Of
treatment sent in sealed letter envelopes free
Address DR.. J. sKILLIN HoUGHToN Howard Assoeiat6n
Philadelphia, Pa. ianIean
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27
WANTS.
800 TO $3.50 PER MONTH.

dtnn A MONTH Agents wanted for sir eeFsg 90
ID ~ articles, Just out Address o. ?. GARJEY, ciil
Bui ding. Biidsf0rd, Ne. lulyfI ~
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27

First Train leaves Knoxville, A.. 49,. l.23 AN
Second Train &" ............ LII Pm
Arrive at Knoxville at SAC A. NJ, and s.46 p. NJ
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-02-27

oaration is invaluable. II In
cresses the quantity and i'm
proves the quality Of the
milk. II has been proven by
actual experiment to Increase
the quantity Of milk and
cream twenty per cent. and
makes the butter arm and
sweet. In fattening cattle,
Il gives them an appetite,
locsens taeir hide, and makes
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-08-21
baltimore Market.

BALTIMORE, August 17-CoTroN-Stock small but
market dull NO buyers today and prices nomnany as
GorrEEMWe report sales from second hands Of $40
bags Bio 15h to 1sHc gold as to quality and ~ oasS
FIoua~Receipts are light, owing to the obstructed
roads and the injury sustained by the mills nom the e
heoyy freshet Some Of the mllers here who ENGAGED
ahead are prevented from complying with their contracts
as to period Of delivery nom the disaster above
Hes win be remeded and the former activity on the part
Of illers resumed The market was quiet for Howard
Street and Western descriptions.
GRAIs-Wheat was in very limited receipt to-day, Of
Srinps on Change only 1862 bushels white and SIoo
bush red: we report sales Of 1900 bush inferior
white at $2a2 60 included 600 bush at S2 az oo
the outsde at the closs prime Virginia Valley sold at
90 Is Our market is higher than either Phadepha OF
New York. and is to be attributed to the acase S
livery Of four but the partial suspension OF io
few days to repair damage sustain ed by tho late nooo
tend 10 eouahze prices with neighboring markets In
this connection 1t is worthy OF note thse tne ea. o
the Maryland crop now coming to market tousn anu
damp and much Of It selling very low p~v pr,ces sOo
bush white and bush yellow received market quiet
s buuL white sold at 81 l2 1850 bush yellow mixed az
aa l5 go bush prime a 40 81 lIs. T.sesn M and sOu
shiumeu: sales of 1000 bush a 73a78c mostly 76a1Sc
for good to prime bright 1000 bush damp at 6aSSc Eye
7tS bush received; sales Of 200 bush at 81 o. 266
bush At 81 so. and for prime 81 40 offered; small lot
choice for seed brought 81 so per Dushel.
PRovIs1oNs-Market frm, with an upward tendency,
nariculsry for Bacon We notice sales OF cssks Bulk
shoulers at 12c 25 hhds Baoon Shoulders In opeot at
1Sc and jobbdng lots 1870; 25 casn NIB Sides q lhc
at the close obbers quoting 70 abov. these
for los Mess Pork firm at 324 80 per bbl with small
ses Lard steady for City, and 13Hsl4c for
western; outside figures for jobbing lots.
sUaAR-We notice q quiet but steady market; only
ies renorted SO hhds Porto Rico at 12Xc; hhds Bar
hs oes At l2Kal2xc. Reners yesterday reduced then
nres Kc sales are now made on the basis OF 1910 foi
hsrd crushed, and 16Hc for soft white.
WHrsxxr-No change; market dull and nominal 81 ..
for free and SOsS5c per gal In bond.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-08-21
CHEROKEE INJECTION,

doe, not fail to cure Gonorrhea, Glsst and all Mu
oous Discharoes in Male or Female, curing recent
cases In from one to three days, and Is especially
recommended In those cases Of Fluor Alb,is or
Wlite, IN Females. The two medicines used In
conjunction will not fail to remove this disagreeabe
couipaint and In those where other medicines
have been used without success.
Price Remedy; One Bottle e Three Bottles & &
Tho Cherokee Cure" Remedy" and "L1jeo-
ton" ore to be found in all well regulated drug
stores and are recommended BY physicians and
druggists all over the world their intrinsic worth
and merit Some unprincipled dealers, however,
try to deceive their customers, by selling cheap and
worthless compounds,-in order to make money
in place Of these. Be not deceiued II the drug
gists will not buy them for yo;, wri2 to u.s. and we
will send them to you by express, securely packed
and free from observation. We treat all diseases 70
which the human system is subject, and will DO
pleased to receive full and explicit statements nom
those who have failed to receive relief heretofore
Ladies or gentlemen can address US In peyfsct con-
,fdence. We desire to send our thirty-two pase
pamphlet free to every lady and gentleman IN tne
land Address all letters for pamphlets, mediclneH
or advice, to the sole proprietor, e
GDr.W. R. MERWIH. 81 Walker st. n. Y
Maya thstulyr
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-08-21
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF EsTON N
Arrived Yesterday.

s,samsb,n Moneka Marshman, New York-left Thurs.
dsy at $50 NJ but detained inside the HOOK unl
Mdze To Getty, Adams Express CO, Adams,
Dam on Co, G W Aimar, @ Burckmyer, bisch0h q q
Co. Buck Bsgs Ca Capt Boyle %eSonS sfS CO. Cameron
Caldwell, caulier co1etter Darcy, Douglas gs
Miller Deery Nc McDowe McF1Sose sSn IVY Eetei
Co, E Fuller, NJ Tannlunson, Feldman: Z dgsVe a
lev Grayer A Gibbes, Quincy Goodrich, - VINE Ia
risson Co. Hunt Helms, d Hoppock, Holmes
d Cslder. o Teidenan, G johnson, Jennings, Thom,
bpson & Co. Kiroy Co. Wagener, Heath Monsees
Kinsman Bro Kinsk %lckenDerss So Eiesthai
Co q q Noise. ] Morello, Mantoue & Go, Meyers
Marscher Madison: Muller Nimitz Co. O. e.6, oMSn,,
Yynsh. 6 3 Psninin, Roach, q Rodgers CO, VT
Rues saas Co, Stone Sullivan sSnoknsorS
a Kei,y. small, F Taylor Co. Wiltberger
welch. weskopf " Williams & Co. "alAef' ofu'i'
stesmship Manhattan, woodruff New York-left s.tur-
dsy Mdze. To Street Bros co. kelP, Muner.
Simitz Go. A Stone Bischof Co. W Denny, u
W steffens Co. Klinck, Wickenberg Co, ID Ce.sr,
Corvin Ing 4 Co. A o Barbot, Brahe 1 Co. E& 8
Johnson G Iitschg. Mehrtens Wonitmnnn' Ne.L
Bolimann Bros W Heriot Co. Small 20, sout9 ~ q
arm Express Co. W Steele, W Quincy. kilroy GO,
Fleming Co Dowie Noise, G Graveley. seiglng,
4 Cook 4 CO, Wsgener. Heath Monsees. Weyh hmann ann
Farley Co, Goodrich, wineman 20 ~ MAI
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| T, siddons. Hart Co, R Penna, schneM 20
| MniIer J Reils Werner Ducker, vouers, bur
| Lamn X co. Uferhardt Ahrens co, AAneoue
"a Bart 4 Wirth Togni, Douglas Miller, b Du-
vsI y Son Cart1nil Harbeson Co, Ferguson Holmes
n Dalv A Hunt Helms, G Hoppock, & Daw,
.on "a n waiter Sullivan, G Pierce, Gerdts co,
| j Dawson Co, A Parker E Adger q Co. Hiuen, "
/ " Willisms Co, Bissen Co, Poppenhetm, u
,,no A Ianeer Jeffords Co, N Averil Son, McLoy
\ - Rice stol. webb Co, Cummtns, Bandes,
S,idweli @ { Co, W Dingle, 7 NJ BRISTOL, CLARK q
Co W Roach, Linstedt, Walker. Agent, Porcher,
| Eannfnnan Co Hahn & schroeder, Marks, Gufus,
p Archer. Cohen, Met omb Co, Ufe :hardt, Camp
| aan Co Forreston, W Kinaman, Yeadon, homet
| 4 Hsas Menke F O'Neil Son, Becfman, NJ
Msrtin q Cob n D Solterie, ABetancourt LaIorre
\ ZoQb.um, Young & Co, McCafter, Waldron. .
| kim Courier ONCE, Wagner, Marzyck, S16ss-
tence Department B Agent, : stening. Lalhen-
bsl Mercury once, Ofdeh August 18th Int 31lD, ION
"a 4s spok4 ship john. Ckrk, Of and from Baltimore
bound for Havre. The experienced southery WINDS
ths entire passage.
II Went to Sea Ycsterday.
iateamer City Point Adkins, Pastks, via Jacksonville
S Rsrnandtns and Savannah. O.
ri From this Port.
atasmsbip sarasossa Crower, New York August 90 ~
Gteausip Champion, Lockwood, New YORK, August ~
| Steamship Sea Gull. Dutton, Baltimore August ~.
r. Sailed for this Port.
lsaeamship Falcon Reed, from Baltimore, August 10
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-08-21

Go1D MnIs m TIE Tributaries OF THE SOUTH
wEsr,-The Salt Lake Vedette Of the 31st Of July
has the lfollowing about the gold mines recently
disooysrsd on the hesdwssers OF the SWeetWater,
In Utah: ttsa q -, ,'@ ~ - = -
sAt Last wSare enabled to give our distant read
ers what we consider reliable news Of the charsc-
Tar. extent and Iichness Of the new gold discoy-
sries ON the heads Of Strawberry and Willow
Greeks, near the South Pass. Our information
scouainted'in Idaho and elsewhere, who would not
SCARE ut two-bit prospect who can tell the dif-
feremce between o piece Of quartz rock and
burned brick and who can take In the lay OF
country st one view, as web ss some other people.
We know om intorInants wel-know they are not
eiven to Mnnchausen romancing, and would not
Be spt, % BAY anything about the new mines that
they did not Gnceeely believe. 80
aAccordinR to the statements or all those with
whom No have talked, the existence OF numerous
goh bearing quarts hedges ON the north side Of
fhe SWeetwater is o demonstrated net. The dis
coveny claims OF Lewis Robinson, Terry and that
company, are exceedingly rch, 30 far q developed.
With ordnxrY hand mortars, selected Iock was
being pounded out st . yield o. tom $25 to 80
e1istmoa of placer digginss has not been discov-
cred to any great exent some two or three gulches
ouly. Litael prospecting for plaoers had been
done. In coming out nom the mines some
parties crossed through the country where the
wash country, and looked % though 1t would
bear prospecting. Not having their mining
implsansntsp9 along, and the danger impending
nom an Indian attack, prevented the par
ties from prospecting that locality. It is said
that iSr0es fhai ridge in the Wind River country,
thst SIshc6 6id,cations ne good But We regrel to
be compelled to state that all those who yentured
over there did not come back alive. We have
tried to find out the names Of the three men who
crossed the rldge, and who are said to be missing
vet, but have not succeeded. Lawrence and Tony
SchoN were killed by the Indians about noon Of
the 22d, and Orrin Taylor was killed the same day.
Only eight Indiana - Vpsrted to have been seen,
and these we're meapts on the finest Kind OF
Imerican horses. The pdeatry is slate 30 far as
known, with plenty ,sf .AaeAf. and delightful OH
mate, The Indians are numerous and very hos
File, There are no miners or prospectors in there
nov, Ihe Indians command the situation.
ssWs have seen great many specimens Of the
quartz rock, and they are exceedingly nch In gold.
in the sse range. The course OF lodges are north
s.st and southwest, and look to be well Defined: