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The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30

Mosgr-A few days ago, We happened to be
present at a sediment between farm laborer
and his employer. balance was soon
struck, and the sum of $3.50 was counted ont
to the laborer as the result Of a years labor
and self denial. We confess to an unlimited
admiration for the brave man with bronzed
features and colored hands. As he gathered
mp his money, We wondered TO ourselves how
many are there, even with large salaries, who
can show as good 4 record at the end of the
year. He was going East to get him n wife
and buy himself a farm. As Ire started on his
journey, We hoped that no accident would be-
fall him and that he might not be DELAYED at
Promontory. .....
winters on political economy agree in de
filming money to be the representative of value
In other words money represents good clothes.
exemption from labor, influences respectable
ity' Pullman cars. and possibly happiness Re
alizing ali this, the only wonder is, that peo-
pie do not learn to husband it better. Men
rustic" hard enough in its acquisition; cheer
fully endure the extremes of heat and cold
and any amount of discomfort; but when once
In their possession it is as slippery as a new
Iy-la nded trout. This is true, generally speak.
ing: 1t Is more than true, in respect to men who
have been for many years on this coast.
Coming here at an early day when money was
easily acquired. they have fallen into improve.
dent habits. which cling to them inexorably.
The leopard cannot change his spots nor the
Ethiopian his skin" Gold is ordinarily nc.
counted one of the precious metals, but with
this as With everything else, Familiarity
breeds contempt" In the East, since Gl, a
silver half-dollar has been regarded as n sou.
Venir to be treasured up and transmitted to
posterity as an heirloom. In this country
people think nothing of breaking into FIVE
dollar gold piece in buying cigar or a glass
OF whisky-red eye. We have no desire 10
find fault with the inevitable, but wo wish
that every yonng man could be induced 20 be-
lieve that II is his duty to lay aside n portion
OF his earnings, providing against old age.
Any man who, with an income of SIC. 900
year, manages to spend $4,000. is poor
man still; but he who at hard labor with n
small salary manages 10 lay up fifty dollars n
year, is hero. But, philosophize NJ we may
over all these matters, there hangs n strange
fatality. The clock will run rs IL Is wound up.
Poverty is constitutional with some; with
others, the art Of making money is an insEira-
tion.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30

LOPEZ AND PARAGUAY.-General Mcmahon,
late Minister to Paraguay, Is now in Wash
ington, on business with the State Depart
ment. His proceedings as Minister are ap-
proved on the ground that they show his
course WAS marked by commendablc diligence.
discretion, dignity and tirmness. He con
firms the reports Of the Allies firing upon his
party while with the ParHguayan dag Of
truce. and their prevention of dispatches from
and to his Government, with the exception Of
that for his recall from Paraguay, which they
permitted to lie promptly forwarded. He
thinks the present position Of Lopez stronger
than heretofore, and the announcement by the
Allies Of the war being ended simply preteIt
for the Withdrawal Of the invading troops.
The Paraguayans conduct the war without
money, and make their own cannon, powder,
and other hostile appliances, while the women
plant and gather the crops. The Provisional
Government is regarded as inefficient by all
familiar with its history, and as not promising
stability. Lopez Is represented 10y General
McAlahon 10 lie possessed of fine administra-
tive abilities and not more cruel in war than
the most complaining Of the Allied Generals.
The devotion Of the people tn Lopez il uncT-
ampled. They are not only ubcdient, but
always ready To incur any risk and make any
sacrifice demanded by him. Lopez contem-
plates the restoration Of the prosperity Of his
country 10y immigrants from the United
States, 10 whom ne will offer Inducements 10
settle there 10y grants Of land.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30

Lrcr's RroHrs.-It is reported that Lucy
Stone said in the women's convention:
..Some mean coward says, that If women vote,
they should fight. Now We would ask, who
perils her life when the soldier is born? The
mother is his quartermaster until he is capa-
BILE Of finding his own rations." o.
This is a very good excuse so far as it goes.
Men in the army are often detailed for special
purposes, and in obeying are exonerated
from other duties, thus e1cusing them from
taking an active part in the engagement. So
in this case; if women vote they ought to
fight, but if some are detailed to be quarter
masters, of course they are not expected to
be with the infantry in the heat of battle, or
commanding where the balls and other missiles
of death are flying thickest. But, as Lucy
Stone has never been detailed for that special
duty, We must expect to see her fight or de-
sert. ......
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30
About the Price OF Coal.

EDTToR INDEPENDENT: In your paper Of u
recent date, speaking in reference to the use
Of coal here, you state that coal is sold too
dear. Now, | wish To call your attention to
the fact that the nearest coal mines Ia this
place, where good coal can be had. are nj a
distance Of 800 miles, and, in consideration Of
that fact, 1t iscyident that after paying freight
on coal for that distance and the incidental
expenses Of carriage and sacks for delivering
1t, that there is very little profit on il Mt the
rate 1t is sold; but can give assurance that
there will be constant supply of good coal,
and that the price will never be any higher,
unless the railroad should increase the price
Of freight which it is not at all probable
they will do; but on the other hand, If a re-
duction should be made in freight, then a cor
responding reduction will he made in the price
OF coal. T. Il. HENLEY.
Coal Agent
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30

RAILEoAD AccIpEST-FoUK LIVES LOST
Last Wednesday q serious accident occurred
on the Union Pacific railroad, between Wa
satch and Evsnstown, resulting IN the killing
of four men instantly and the death of the
fifth few hours after the catastrophe. 1t
appears that the west hound passenger train
had got of the track on a heavy grade and
was detained some little time in getting the
car on the track again. A coal locomotive
Was behind the passenger train, assisting it
up the grade. A man was sent back to flag
an emigrant train that was known to be COM
ing mp behind. The flag man is reported to
have done his duty, but from some cause OF
other the engineer of the approaching train
took no heed, and came down upon the pass
enger train. The engineer of the coal loco
motive reversed his engine and sent it back to
check the force of the advancing train. The
collision broke some of the force, but not
sufficient to prevent its colliding with the
passenger train. OF the passengers killed,
four Of them belonged to the Norman emf
grant train, and one. John Austin, Of Peta-
luna. Cal, to the passenger train. Five
Pullman cars are reported to have been total
~ ruined. Many Of the passengers were
more or less bruised
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30

Bull RCS DIsTRICT.-To the north Of Elko
about twenty miles this side of Mountain
City, in Cope district, a district was located
in the latter part of the past Summer, that
bids fair to grow into considerable importance
and attract general attention at an early day
The remarkable regularity Of the lodges al
ready discovered, and the undoubted richness
of the ores they contain, together with the
abundant supply exposed tn view, is conclu-
slNe evidence that next Summer viii bring
prosperity to the fortunate ones, who were the
pioneers and lucky discoverers Of the mines
IN Bull Run district. Several shipments of
ore in large quantities have already been made
to san Francisco, and the results of the work
lngs by mill process, thus far, have been en-
tirely satisfactory. The Porter mine owned
by Tucker, PadelfOrd u Co, Is the represen-
tative mine Of the district at the present time
few days ago quantity OF ore from this
location was taken below, and worked by pan
process SIG 81 per ton. On Wednesday last
Bradbury pack train brought in three tons,
which Is consigned to San Francisco, to be re-
duced. II is expected that this lot will yield
81, 900 to the ton. As We: depth of only %
feet has been attained on this ledge, and it
shows breast of twelve feet Of ore with reg
ular walls, and free from horses. or stringers
OF country rock. A healthy character of
quartz, well charged with sulphuret ore is
everywhere found, so far as work has pro
crossed down and along the vein. The train
returned yesterday for another cargo of 40
sacks, and will keep freighting ore until pre-
vented by bad weather, which may not come
upon us for some weeks vet
Several other mines in the district have
been pretty Thoroughly tested, and tOlerably
well explored, as the following results from
ore worked will show: The Coral mine re-
turned .Sls5 81 per ton; Central Pacific,
SiIl PC: Metropolis, SGlS So; Fairview,
500 IS; Leather Belt, SO IS. OF the last
mentioned the Central Pacific appears to be
the favOrite, on account Of its immense size
and exceeding regularity of its features. But
few men have as Yet been attracted tn this
ncighhoThood, and the surrounding country
| is but partially explored. The companies now
, ut work there appear DESTROYS OF keeping
| things TO themselves, and are not disposed to
communicate freely To outsiders sufficient is
known, however, TO warrant Us in predicting
hourishing mining camp in Bull Run next
season.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30

BATTLE MOUNTAIN DIsTErcT.-This district
which is now the pride of Humboldt, is devel-
oPing vast deposits of mineral wealth every
month. Late news from there furnishes an
account of the wealth, pernanency and high
expectations held Of q comparatively new dis
coyery, owned principally by Messrs. Fillbrook
& Kellogg The mine is called the Toledo.
and has been stripped 40 feet in width and is
increasing as work progresses. The ore as
says 30 per cent. in copper, $50 per tun in
silver and $40 per tun in gold. II is distant
only seven miles from the railroad. The Lit
tie Giant mine, which has produced large
amount of silver during the past year, is dis
tant about three-fourths of mile from the
Toledo. This district has taken n rnpid stride
forward in the last few months. In Copper
canyon there are about 10 men employed in
the mines erecting sheds on work, that they
may 90 on uniinpeded in cold and stormy
weather. We are glad to hear of the good
prospects that our old friends have before
them.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30

LEAD BULLIos.-we saw few days ago.
four tons Of pig lead bullion, from the White
Pine smelling works, at the freight depot, in
this place, EN- route for San Francisco. One
fifth Of this metal is estimated to DO silver.
This lead bullion is getting to be regular ar
ticlc Of export to California. G. G. Carpen.
ter, formerly Of Dayton, is the principal
owner of the mines that this production came
FINN
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30

VISIT OF EI-SEcRETARY SgwARp TO JUAREz.-
A correspondent Of the San Francisco Chron-
icle, writing from the City of Mexico.
under date of the 7th, says that considerable
speculation exists as to the object Of the visit
The expected vi ii Of Mr.. Seward TO Mex
leo has given rise 10 serious comment among
all classes Of people. Not knowing yet what
to make out OF this visit, and being rather too
incredUlous to consider IL a mere social call
upon President Juarez, Romero and Lerdu
they look upon IL as the inauguration Of n
new policy to be pursued by President Grant
toward this county. A cession of some
Of the Northern States of Mexico is freely
spoken of by some, while others who have
but little confidence in the stability of this
Government, seem inclined TO think q pro-
tectOrate is about TO be forced upon this coun-
try.
The newspapers have already announced
the approaching visit of ex-Secretary Seward
to this Capitol Mr.. Seward Will be received
and treated rs the nations guest. Suitable
apartments will be fitted up for him at the ma
tiOnal palace. All the military commanders
along the route TO he followed bysthe dstin.
glished statesman have received orders to do
him due honor and place at his disposal proper
and oihcicnt escorts to conduct him TO the
Capitol. The fact of the Governments intcn.
ton to do Mr.. Seward all possible honor by
every demonstration of esteem and respect. rs
public acknowledgment for his friendly Off
ces during the French intervention has in.
duccd some Of the opposition papers 10 charge
the Government with the idea of making an
improper display Of the Hourishing condition
of the treasury, with view to Disgusting be-
fore his eyes the true condition Of the conn
try. Such n charge is hardly worth noticing,
but is made out of dislike and hatred Ia Ro.
nero, the Minister dc Hacienda, Mir Stewards
friend, whom they charge with foreign tastes
aud manners aud would willingly believe him
ready 10 favor an American pro,ectorate.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30

The best way to succeed in business and
build up big trade here, is to advertise. Ask
Bonner, ask Humboldt, ask DR.. Aver, ask all
of the most successful business men in the
country, and they viii tel you that it pays to
advertise-systematicall and judiciously,
which means in peoples paper, for town
and country such as ours.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30

rs a day Of PUBLIC THANKSGIVING AND PRAIsH
Looking back upon the events Of the year ~, ca,
not fail to be reminded OF the Supreme Rulers Rreet
mercies, well the inscrutableness Of his Say,.
for the Open-handedness Of bonntiful and never
failing Providence. let humbly AcknoWledRe thaA
there has been given TO by the death Of our
State officers cause Of great and expressing grief
How this Proclamation. asking the people 10 gYo
thanks for the blessings which they have b.
uttered, unless at the same time attest graft
tude TO God for his having At spare US nom
the srythe Of his dread serJxntl 80 q -
The hAryests which seek from the seed and th-,
rock have been good. The deserts and the cases have
yielded bountifully could reasonably eIpeca
Our mineral resources have continued 10 sustain
their high character and the tolls Of the
have been rcquitsd N
Whilst the earthquake and the and the tenra.t
have been visited upon neighbors In other Ststes
and the people Of adjacent countries. have been
gracously shielded from such grave misfortunes
that the blessings which have befasn the nation a-d
which are gracefully rocited 10y President GrAnt
have come upon our country and its institutions.
These. then. profound reasons for thAnkfnlness
and the earnest of the presence of
Almighty God: and they lend irrepressble incen-
Uyes for heartily accedng - the sentiments forth
in the Presidents Proclamation. And. ActuAtsd By
these good reasons. do enjOin 10 upon all good cit-
zsns TO attest their 81 dp"ndspCe the great
Creator 10y giving. the day above designated
churches and at the fir,-ide. showing Of
their faith and Of their sincerity in such professions
become collective part Of Ct, iiLAtion and peo-
pie whose mission 10 To the highest and best
interests II humanity.
IL 81 In witness whereof have herpunto set NJ
hand. and caused a. be- Ird the seal Of tho
state Of Nevada Done at Carson City this 2Oth day
o: osiober, A. ID. lsG?.
JAS. s. sI.ISGERI-AND.
Acting Governor OF Nevada.
c. y. NDrEwARr. Secretary Of State. std
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30

The FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT N NEDnAsKA-
An Omaha special, writing under date of
Oct. 2Gth, says the published statement that
the Nebraska Legislature ratified the Fifteenth
Amendment last March, is incorrect. The
Legislature adjourned without action in Feb
ruary. The Governor will probably call an
extra session this Winter.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30

Snow.-Four inches of snow fell at Toron-
to- in Canada, on the morning of the Goth
instant. At WalkertOn, Port Elgin and other
points north and west, there was about two
feet of snow, and it was still falling severe
snow storm prevailed at Buffalo, n. Y, on
the same day.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30

An armed force of internal revenue officers
seized several distilleries in Brooklyn, y. V,
on the 2Gth instant. The officers we're met
by crowd of ruffans, armed with briokbats
and clubs who were soon driven of.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30

Quick TIME.-EIill BoNchey arrived here
yesterday morning, making the trip from Sill.
yer City, Idaho, to this place in 80 honrs. He
came to Cope by buggy, and from there by
stage.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30

A DECREE has been issued by the Spanish
Cortes, establishing and proclaiming perfect
religious liberty throughout Cuba and Porto
Rico, which has been promulgated in Havana
The papers of that city, of all political shades,
scommtnt fayorably on the decree.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30

A MEETING of the stockholders Of Wells,
Fargo Il Co.'S Express is called for November
18th, in New York city, to consider the ques.
ton of increasing the capital stock from ten
to fifteen million dollars.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30

INTERESTING TO VINE GRowERs. The Com
missioner Of Internal Revenue has decided
that winners are not subject to a special tax
as liquor dealers for selling their own pro-
ducts at the plnce OF manufacture.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30

TnE Beatty troupe, from the Hamilton Opera
House, will perform at the Elko Opera House
Tomorrow night They will ho assisted by
Hugh Morton, the Irish comedian, and Billy
Vincent.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30

4 New NAME FoB ADvEKTIsISG.-An enter
prising citizen, of foreign extraction, rushed
frantically into our Office the other day, and
said Il want one big sign put in the paper"
He has an eve TO business.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30

A sporting woman, who rms house on
Idaho street, attempted suicide yesterday by
taking chloroform. DIR. Meiggs was called in
time 10 sayo her life.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30
NOTICE.
TAX NOTICE.

COuSTY TREASURER's OFFICE
ELED CUCSrY. october Is 1870
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. THAT THE STATE
~ County. aud other taScs. are nov dnr and ra,,
be strictly enforced. "
Once In the Bank Of =. ". Eder 4 Co, HlEo.
-. VI. T.. FREEMAN, County Treasurer
Jou aud Ex.oficio Tax Receiver
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30

SMITH & DOUGLAS have fitted up their drug
store and have made large acquisitions to
their stock. ..' .. ...-...
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30
tn ANK S GIVING
PROCLAMATION.

II READY COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF
l . proclamation issued by the President Of IN,
United States the Acting Governor Of the Sta.e Of
Nevada, do hereby appoint
Thursday, the 18th Day Of November,
n r0R0
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30
LUMBER -!

At FOUNTAIN CITY. COPE DISTRICT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-17
THE RUSSE.R.V' vJ'ORED'S FIR.

The International Industrial Exhibitions
which during the past twenty years have
been held in London and Paris have had
no small share in promoting the general
advancement that during this period has
characterized the practical arts and sciences.
Not to be behind her sister nations in rem
dering available this means of making
known to the world the resources of her
workshops, her fields and forests, and of
disseminating among her own people the
knowledge of what the rest of the world
possesses and has accomplished, Russia
has decided to hold a universal exposition
at st. Petersburg during the coming sum-
mer of 1870
1t is stated that several European Gov
ernments have responded to the sugges-
tions of the Russian authorities by signi-
fying their willingness to cooperate in the
matter; and in our own country the same
subject has been acted upon by the COM
mercial convention recently in session at
Louisville, Ky. In accordance with res
olution passed by this body Ex-President
Fillmore has accepted the duty of appoint-
ing six commissioners to represent the in
dustrial and commercial interests of tho
United States in the great fair. In order
that the inception of the matter, as far as
concerns our own country, may be secured
at once, Mr. Fillmore has appointed two
commissioners-Mess Blanson Duncan,
of Louisville, KY, and Robert T. Saun-
ders OF Tennessee NOW of 36l Broadway,
New York City.) The appointment of the
remaining four has been deferred until
consultation with the President of the Uni
ted States shall have decided as to who
shall be selected.
1t is desired that a full exposition should
| be had, not only of American machinery,
minerals, ores, and manufactured articles
| generally, but also of the cotton and other
agricultural productions which bear such
an important part in our manufactures,
| trade and foreign commerce. One reason
why the extent of the manifold natural re-
| sources of our country should in this man
| ner be made more widely known abroad
| than is now the case lies in the impetus
which this will be likely to give to immi-
| grafton, this in its turn increasing the sup
| ply of needed labor, adding in like ratio to
| the aggregate of production and of course
furnishing more material for industries to
work upon and greater incentives to their
full development Articles designed for
the exposition may be forwarded to either
of the two commissioners at the addresses
above given.-Amertcdn ArttSdn.