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The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-09

POPULATION OF TIE GLoBE.-Thcre are on
the globe ,2SS, ,OOO, 900 souls of which:
800, 900 900 are of the Caucasian race.
552 600 900 are of the Mongul race
100, 900, 900 are Of the Ethiopian race.
l7G,OOO, 900 are Of the Malay race.
1000, 900 are Of the Indo-American race.
There are 3Gi2 languages spoken, and 900
different religions.
The yearly mortality of the globe is 80 333.-
333 persons. This is at the rate of ~ ,j5i
per day, $3.50 per hour, or % per minute. To
each pulsation Of the heart marks the de
cease of some human creature.
The average of human life is 33 years.
One-fourth Of the population dies at or be-
fore the age of Z years.
One-half at or before II years.
Among IL 600 persons, one arrives at the
age Of 100 years, one in 800 attains the age Of
30, and one in 100 lives to the age of 60.
Married men live longer than single ones.
In 900 persons % marry, and more mar
riages occur in June and December than in
any other month in the year.
One-eighth Of the whole population is mill
tary.
Professions exercise great influence on
longevity. In LOO individuals who arrive at
the age Of 40 years, ~ are priests, orators or
public speakers; 80 are ugriculturnlists, 80
are workmen, - are soldiers or military EN-.
ploycs. - are advocates or engineers, ~ ARE
professors and u doctors.
Those who devote their lives 10 the prolon-
cation Of that Of others die the soonest.
There are 1876, ,OOO. .WOD Christians.
There are ZOO. 600 lSru"iteS.
There are GU. 900 .OOO A-iatir rcgiouiSts.
There are 800 900 OuD Muhimmriaus.
There are 3OD. .OJU, ,UOJ PIgNUB.
In the Christian churches:
l7O.ODO,OO profess the Roman Catholic
faith.
7j,oOO, 0Oo profess the Greek faith.
SO,OnD, nOJ profess the Protestant.
il Alabama. recently, young man who had
been engaged tu "a young lady WAS gifted,
whercupon the unhappy lover did not, as he
was bound to do, hang himself. oh, no. We
had made his sweetheart some prcsents-to
the value Of $40 in all. Sho did not return
them. He was determined that, since she
wouldn't have him. she should not keep
any Of his gifts, and instituted legal proceed
ings for the recovery thereof. lie sought ne
aid from Il court. however, but assumed all re-
EpOnSibility himself. The other day the
Sheriff Of the county received notice to levy
on the young ladys property for the value OF
$40 worth Of nuuks. -ic., gwen her D.; a:;::
and If she had nothing, Ia take 1t ont of hen
fathers estate.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-09

THERE was n curious bct made by two sis
ters, daughters Of a wealthy farmer, Mt horse
race in Dubuque, few days ago. The elder
bet Oh Wild Roso-thc terms being that, il
she won, tho younger should remain single
for the term Of five mortal yenrs; but if she
lost, she Che eldor) must marry within four
weeks. young man Of her acquaintance.
wild Rose lost; the elder sister is therefore
held to the terms of her contract. and de.
clares that she will stick to her agreement.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-09

THH ST. Joseph Union of the 10TH says:
A PatectOwn merchant was swcotly sleeping
on the porch on the front of his store ycstcr
dny, with his boots of. Ono foot rested on u
rotten apple. An unscrupulous hog wandered
by, ospicd tho apple and grabbed II, Mt the
same time taking n portion of the sleeper =
toe. The hog was alive at n late hour last
night.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-09

"Wcll, then, I'll send You TO the Pcniten.
tinry for three months" "
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-09

BEIeI>H " X PER- I<INS.
GIG. q. BERRY. cEAs. L PERKINS.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-09

Will. 1T PAY To ADvERrisE.-This is qucs.
tioD that has been argued pro and con, with
varied success for an indefinite period. II re-
mnincd however for the editor "i the Spring
field Leader 10 clinch the point in the ailirmn'
tive:
The editor Of the Springfield (Nlo.) Leader
has been advertising for boy for several
weeks to learn the printing trade, and on
Thursday his wife filed the order for him,
which shows advertising pays. lie could
have had twins il ho had advertised for two
boys.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-09

TIA BRANDS ASn THEIR MENSrNG. .-"lIy-
son" means before the rains" ur ilourshing
spring, that is. early in the spring; hence, il is
often called "Ynung lIysun."
"Hyson Skin" is composed Of the refuse of
other kinds; the native term for which is ten
skins Refuse Of still cOarser descriptions,
containing many stems, is called tea bones.
"Bohea" il the name Of the hills in the re-
tion in which it is collected
"Pecoc," or "Pecco." means white hair.
the down of tender leaves.
"Pouchong" folded plant"
"Souchong" "smnll plant"
"Twankcy'' il the name of q small river i'll
the region from which il il brought.
Congo" * fromn term siEuifying "lRbor,
from the care required III its preparation.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-09
Diamond Dust.

Man-A bubble on the oceans rolling wave
Life-A gleam of light extinguished by the
grave.
Famc--A meteor dazzling with its distant
glare.
Wcal,h--A score of troubles and consuming
care.
Plensure-A gleam Of sunshine passing
soon away.
Loyc--A morning beam whose memory glds
the day.
Faith-An anchor dropped beyond the vale
Of death.
Charity-A stream mcandcring from the
font Of love.
Bible-A guide to realms OF endless joys
above.
Religion-A key which opens wide the gates
of heaven.
Death-A knife by which the ties of earth
are rven.
Earth-A desert through which pilgrims
wend their way.
Grave-A home of rest, where ends life =
weary day.
Resurrectiou-A sudden waking from qui-
1t dream.
Hcaveu-A land OF JOY, of light and love
supreme.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-09

=, BnIoHAM YoUSG keeps drilling his militia,
though II is rumorod ho has stopped recruit
ing his Infantry.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-27

Ex.Gov. Dennison's friends are confident that
be will be postmaster general under Grant. He
left Columbus for Washington on the 23d.
At the Manhattan Club dinner to Gen. Bleckin-
ridge his name was mentioned in connection with
the governorship Of Kentucky, which he depre-
Gated.
At the municipal election, in Cairo, on the 23d.
the Democracy elected their entire ticket, against
the combination of Radicals and Conservatives.
A Washington special says: The commissioner
Of internal revenue, under President Grant, will
be Hon. Columbus Delano, OF Ohio. He has
served six years in Congress, aud his term expires
on the 4th of March next.
The congressional nominations made so far in
Connecticut are Julius l.. Strong in the first, and
s. W. Kellogg IN the second district, by the Re-
publicans and James F. Babcock In the second
district, by the Democrats. The probable nomi.
nations In the other districts are said to be Sena-
tor James Dixon in the first, Postmaster Ceve-
land in the third, and William ID. Barnum IN the
fourth districts. by the Democrats, and Il. H.
StaTkweather in the third district by the Republi.
cans. In the fourth district the Republicans are
divided, and A. IL. Byington, OF the Ncrwalk
Gazette, is announced as an Independent candi-
date. The Democratic convention in that district
Is called for March I'd.
A st. Louis CispAtch ssyE: Gen. sherman Is
greatly annoyed by requests from ofice-seeker5
a request Of this kind from personal friend, he
replied, in effect 81 will not, under any ercum-
stances, recommend anybody for any civil Office
whatever, nor solicit from Gen. Grant tho ap-
tary career for military appointment with plea.
sure, when there is a vacancy, but nothing MORE"
The New York Sun publishes long editorial
saying that the probabilities point to Gen. GRANTS
cabinet as follows: Holt, ofKentucky, secretary
of state Boutwell,, of Massachusetts,, the treas
ury; James F. Wilson, OF Iowa. the interior; j.
d. Cox, of Ohio, the postoffce department
General Schoheld, the war department; Admiral
Porter, the navy department; Judge Pierpont, OF
New York, attorney general. 1t thinks this nearer
correct than any other yet suggested, and thinks
it satisfactory 10 both Radicals and war Demo
Gratis.
they say that one Of the first acts Of the new
Congress will be to admit Colorado as State OF
the Union. The only object is 10 get Two more
PepubIjcau senators into body in which the Re-
publican majority Is already too large Tor the
good of the country.
Thurlow Weed writes from South Carolina in.
dorsipr Grants response to the congressional
committee, and prophesying economy In the ad-
ministraton and return Of prosperity - the
country.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-27
FROM THE PASSES.

PAss-A-L'OUTRR, Feb. 26.-Wind s. E. Tide
low. Sailed steamship Teppahannock
SOUTHWEST Pass, Feb. acknowledgements
3O:4O. Wind north and fresh. Arrived: Steam.
ship Lodons, Hovey, New York, 10 g. A. Fosdick
d Co. Bark Giovan Batists. Guglielmino, Psler-
mo, fruit, to Gregorio & Co. Ship Artisan. Smith ,
Boston, to G. W. Hynson Co. Sailed: ship
SedbeTgh.
SOUTHWEST PASS, Feb. 26-6 r. H.-Barometer
SOs26. Weather calm. Arrived. steamrhip Nor
gan, Talbot master. from Galveston, with mss-
cbandse and passengers, to C. A. Whitney 4 Co.
sailed steamship harlan and bark Franklin.
PLss-A-L'OUTRE, Feb. 26-3 P. M.-Wind N. E.
and light. Tide rising. Arrived Schooner Auna
Lyons, from Boston, with ice TO Crescent City Ice
Company.
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GRANTS VIEWS AS TO HIS CABIXET.-A WASH

GRANTS VIEWS AS TO HIS CABINET.-A Wash
irgton dispatch Of the 2Sd ssys:
In a conversation at the army headquarters this
forenoon, with Senator Thsyer, Gen. Grant re.
marked al want to say to You that shall send
into the Senate the name OF Maj. Gen. Schodeld
es secretary Of war; but it is likely that he will
decline, and return to the position in the army.
shall then nominate civilian for that office; aud
/ want the Senate 10 know this.n
Turning gtOTepresentatives to Dickey and Morrell of
Pennsylvania, aud Roots, OF Arkansas. who were
at a short distance from him. he said he had no
objections 10 their hearing what he had to say on
The question Of the cabinet. He remarked:
"I am opposed TO appointing officers OF the
army and navy TO civil office, and shall, therefore,
have civilian at the head Of each department"
This statement comes from members Of Con-
gress who were present, and they express their
satisfaction at the sentiments of the general, and
believe, from the conversation, thath be will give q
straight.out Republican cabinet.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-27
FROM HAVANA.

The New Captain CenePal-The steamer
Cr,eket-MoVement OF TkOOpE-The Insur-
reetiontsts whipped In sn Engagamcnt-
Recapture or - steam Tug.
HAVANA, Feb. 26.-Rodus, superssding Dulce,
causes excitement.
The steamer Cricket, from Charleston for Ha'
vapa 9th inst has not arrived. It IS supposed she
landed provisions on the coast.
The government has ordered all available troops
to Cienfuegos and other menaeed towns.
HAVANA, Feb. 24.-Oficial information has
been received of an engagement between tse
Spanish forces and the rebels at the mouth Of
Damuii river, in the Cenfuegos district, in which
the troops were victorious. The steam tug which
the rebels seized on that river has been re-
captured.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-27

Very few OF our planters have as yet engaged
their full complement of laborers for the year.
Many are yet looking for hands and nnd much
dificulty in obtaining them. The freedmen are
generally willing enough to work, but they want
thejr own terms and conditions. They are not
willing 10 make binding engagements for the
year. They are waiting, expecting that some
change may occur of which they might not pront
If they were to make contracts. In truth, there
are not laborers enough in the parish for the COM
ing crop, and some OF the planters are trying 70
get them from elsewhere. The freedmen wac are
hanging back to get higher wages viii had oat
that they themselves will be the sHaererss--l Az,
heyille Meridianal, 10th,
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NUMBER I66.

that she was possessed of one of the sweetest
soprano voices that we have heard in one SO
young and which, If continued to be cultivated
will place its possessor among the first Of our
amateur singers. The overture Of "Don Pas
quale." for sixteen hands, was also feature
worthy of special mentioni; and Nine Drullhet,
the talented piano teacher Of the institution, also
deserves our encomiums.
The Hon. Charles NJ. Conrad, who made the
presentation address, was most happy In his
remarks, and elected the repeated applause Of
the crowded halls.
The long wished for vagrant law came up in
the House yesterday; bat fearing the breaking
of o quorum should II be enforced, and knowing
as some Of the members very well knew, that
after adjournment they would come under its pro-
VISIONS twas quietly recommitted to the judiciary
committee, where 1t had originated.
Is not the whole trade of mining, although it
does afford good openings, blasted outrage'
There is poster about the streets, "Look out
for the DEVILS tears.r We should imagine that II
that distinguished member Of the Louisiana Lsgia-
iature-for the devil certainly is In the Legisin-
ture-ever wept that his tears would be dried on
his satanic cheeks before they came In sight.
Then how in the hail Columbia can man look
out for the devils tears when, as we have just
proved, these tears can never become visible
The poster is evidently sell.
We commend the following dialogue, which
took place yesterday, to the serious attention Of
persons interested, and there are q great many
of them, recommending them to cut 1t out and
preserve it as a model on which to fashion their
own conduct when they find themselves In like
circumstances.
A.-"Hullo, B., I'm glad met you. Here is
ticket to fair for charitable purposes, you know.
orphans, etc., only two dollars. Take it ~
B-"With pleasure, A. But first. my wife has
got benevolent institution under her wing; sub
scription only $40 per snnum. It's splendid
thing; charitable, you know; orphans and widows
and all that sort of thing. Now give me the
ticket and SIS and let me put you down as
member"
A. here suddenly changes the subject, AMI says
no more of charity to that brute, B., who has no
feeling for the orphans.
"what time is itin "a quarter of four!'
I
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-27
MISCELLANEOUS.

New YORK, Feb. ga libel suit, Charles
Resde versus the editor of the Round Table, was
commenced TO day. Case postponed to Monday.
KEY WEST, Feb. ga Spanish man ofwar
is outside Of Sand Key, watching the Peruvian
nOutorg.
WHEELING, WEST VA, Feb. ga bill locating
the capital of West Virginia at Charlestown,
Kanawhe county, has passed the Legislature.
HARRIsONBURG, PA, Feb. 26.-Gov. Gesry de-
olAres that he never wrote or telegraphed Grant
IN regard TO the formation of his cabinet.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-27
RIVER NEwB.

VIcxsBuRG, Feb. 26.-Passed down Common
wealth at IL last night, Wesimoreland at noon.
Up Richmond and Magenta at 8 A. NJ. River
rising.
LOUISVILLE. Feb. 26.-River falling; eight feet
six inches in the canal by the mark.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 26.-River falling fast-oDs foot
per day.
CAIRo. Feb. 26.-Up: Forsyth and Darling.
Town: Ames, Luminsry, Arti ur and Kellogg.
River stationary weather clear and cold.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-27

Orable principles held by the majority. As for
himself, he promised them loyalty, patriotism and
abDegatio
PARIS, Feb. 26-Bullion in the Bank of France
las increased eleven millions of francs.
The sultan has issued circular of thanks 70
the great powers for the attitude taken by them
in the late conference.
MADRID, Feb. 26.-It is expected that Ssrano's
notifications In the provisional government will
admit to the cabinet representatives Of the radical
element.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-27

TExAs-Gen. Reynolds concluded his statement
on Texas affairs before the reconstruction com:
mittee on the 23d. He deprecated the proposed
division Of the State, which is pet measure with
the Radicals. He says the people do not want
il the expense would be too great, the popula-
ton is too sparse, and there is not the slightest
necessity for IT, In regard TO the social aud polit
cal condition of the people, he referred the com
mttee 10 his report ss military commander Of that
district, which Is in the custody of the secretary Of
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side and said, "Oh, what have you done that for,
Guerin ?" and then he (Guerin) threw the pistol
under the safe. The pistol now produced is the
came he shot with, and the same he threw under
the safe. Heard no angry words between them
ct all. This is ell know.
At this period, the case was postponed until
to-day at mid day. Coroners Avila and Espinola
will then recommence the investigation.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-27

Mn1rAEY.-A Washington special to the Re.
publican says:
The president has retired AoJutant Oenera
Thomas and Generals Brice, Swords, Cram, Sat
terlee, Alexander, Heintzeman and sibley. AS
sistant Adjutant General Townsend has been pro-
NOTED to be adjutant general, and Brown, Leo.
nard and Mitchell, formerly Hancook's sdjutant
general. hsye been promoted. Colonel Wood, OF
The 1st United States infantry, is promoted 70 be
brigadier general in place of Heintzleman. Mill,
of the 2Oth infantry, is promoted to lieutenant
colonel of the 1st Infantry.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-27

New York prices for the celebrated Grover d
Baker sewing machines, and no charge for freight.
Machine warranted for five years. Only machine
ct for families. Is2 Canal street.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-27

Buy the only sewing machine at for family use,
the Grover g. Baker. Warranted for five years.
Quilter, brsider and hemmer given with each ma
chine OF ls2 Canal street.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-27
PROM PHILADELPHIA.
III Killed,

metropolitan Police Bin Killed.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 26.-The bill creating me-
tropolitan police for this city was defeated TO-DAY
in the Pennsylvania Legislature.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-27

Last "Humpty Dumptyn festival for ladies and
children Il NJ. to-day at the Academy.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-27
FROM EUROPE.
a fairs In spain-Freneh Bullion-The Sultan
Thankful.

MADRID, Feb. 26.-The ministry have made i'm
portsnt statements of their motives for religious
Interference. st. Vincent's Jesuit College was
suppressed because IFS members conspired against
the government. -
of certain church property because the conduct OF
the clerical party exposed objects Of art in the
church 10 destruction. ~
serrano urged the minority to pursue concila'
tory policy in view Of the firmly rooted ana mex
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-27

Benefit of Nile. Teresa AntOnino tonight at the
Academy,
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"what time is it ~ "a quarter of four!'
"why then it's one o'clock" Adjourned for re-
freshmeut.
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Last two days of "Humpiy Dumpty'' at the
Academy.
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TIE ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE OUTLAWS THE
K. K. K.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-27

Is not the whole trade of mining, although it
does afford good openings, blasted outrage!
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-27

BALTIMORE LADIES ANDJ. C. BRAINE.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-27
THR OREsCTNTs DISPATCHES.
wAsHINGrON.

The Naturalization Treaty with Mexico.
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PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-27
COllOquy Between Gen, Grant and a
Politician.

Personal and Army Matters of C
Naval officer.
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OF SOUTHERN SENATORS

THE MEMPHIS AND Ell PASu RAILROAD BILL.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-07-24

condition of Republican government
equal privileges for all citizens, is going
resistlessly on everywhere else, that we
here shall set ourselves up against the
Judgment and sentiment of the admin
istratisn and of our party throughout
the country and 60 backward by the
enactment of new political oath an
omalous and wholly uRprecented in its
character-one which if enacted would
only restrain the conscientious and self.
respecting rebels who would be the least
harmful, while it would let in all the
bad, unprincipled men, who ought to be
kept out if nybody ought. The Repub-
licans of the State cannot afford to take
any such step backward. If we do, it is
far more likely the question year or
two hence will be, whether the Demo
Gratis shall apply some such test to rs,
than whether we shall apply it to them.
Let US remember that people who pre-
scribe very noxious medicine for Others,
sometimes have to take it themselves.
If the Republicans shoald 60 on and
put such an amendment into our Con-
stitution, Cor go so far as to propose it;
for we profoundly doubt that after de-
liberately proposing such policy, the
party of the State would live long
enough to consummate it,) the Democ-
racy, if they came into power, would no
doubt consider it fine joke to pre-
scribe a similar test for Republicans,
requiring us to swear we repented OF
ever having opposed the rebellion, that
we renounced the Chicago platform, &c.
How would our friend of the NeUs like
to have such an oath stuck at him as q
condition precedent to his exercise OF
the franchisef Well now, we ought to
consider that it is very long lane that
has no turus, and not devise ingenious
and extraordinary clubs which might
some day be used to break our own
heads.
We repeat, what we have often said
before, that times have so changed, and
mems feelings with them, that we can
not continue successfully to enforce the
same measures of repression and dis
elimination as heretofore. Much less
can we successfully defy the public sem
timent by the invention of new and
strange oaths and tests unheard of be-
fore. We may quarrel with the logic of
events if it runs counter to our interests,
but we cannot refute it. The wisdom
of the old Latin maxim is wisdom still !:
"IempOra mutantur, et nos mutamur in
ills" If our platform is not broad
enough for these times, it ought to be
widened. If our leaders are not liberal
enough aud shrewd enough to put them
selves in harmony with the policy our
party is inaugurating everywhere else,
they make a mistake which it may soon
be too late to rectify. They ought to
lead in the movement of liberalization,
not fight it; for in the enc case they have
all the vantage Of the ground and could
not fail of prestige and success, while in
the other they are only fighting to post
pone the inevitable, and then must go
down when it overtakes them.