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The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08
THE EbK0INDEpENDENT.
The Elsotions.


Mississippi appears to have been carried by
the Radical Republicans. electisg Alcorn Gov
ernor. His majority is estimated by General
Ames, in dispatch to the President, at ten
thousand. On the contrary, Hamilton, Con-
sentative, has carried Texas by an unknown
majority over Davis, Radical. The telegraph
has not been overburdened with details re-
specting these State elections, and probably
even the general results have but little better
foundation than the hopeful anticipations of
those who control the news departments in
those sections.
Dent the Conservative candidate for Gov
ernor of Mississippi, was former resident of
Stockton, California, and the only thing for
which he has been particularly distinguished
consisted Of a slight relationship to General
Grant. He was never an actual citizen of the
State of Mississippi, having only a carpet-bag
residence there. His competitor held COM
mission as General in the Confederate service
during portion of the war, for which he has
done penance of late by assuming the most
extreme Radical positions. Dent, Union
man during the war, was supported by the
Democracy; while Alcorn, violent rebel, is
elected by the Radical vote. Truly, "politics
make strange bed-fellows." Hamilton and
Davis in Texas have exemplified the same ex-
traordinary transposition of politicians and
parties, but, fortunately with different re-
suit. -H stH.a 1870 ..+ '.Has''
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08

Hay is selling at Heleua az twenty dollars
per ton; seasoned wood at nix dollars per cord
chickens q one dollar each; fresh trout from
Snake river were selling at thirty cents pei
pound. G
The Montana Seminary and Rocky Noun.
tain Business Institute has opened with quite
large number of students.
All evidences of the late fire at Helena are
fast disappearing by new buildings being
erected.
daily mail has been established from Co.
rhine to Helena. 70 ~ 3D..
Mr.. Sweet, an old cattle dealer, has left for
Texas, to bring large drove Of cattle to the
North.
The new convent is rapidly approaching
completion at Helena.
The Trivitt mill on the Iron Rod lode at
Silver Star, is running on excellent rock, clean
ing up ~, 900 per day for five days.
A large amount Of snow has fallen in the
Deer Lodge mountains, and some in the valley.
Miss Amy Stone is the great attraction ut
the Opera House in Helena.
The Independent complains of the scarcity of
all kinds of vegetables in that market. Pota-
toes are selling at six cents per pound, curren-
cy. There are not enough farmers in Deer
Lodge to supply their own market.
The Independent says: "Our Delegate in
Congress IL of the opinion that work will be
begun upon the Northern Pacific Railroad next
Spring. Mr.. CayanauGh's opinion is entitled
to much weight as he has been among the rail
road men and capitalists of the East for sew
eral month past, and has, in his position as
Delegate, acquired much information on the
subject that an outsider could not have learned
In writing to n friend in Helena, Mr.. Cava-
naugh uses the following language: Work will
be commenced early the coming Spring, and
will he prosecuted to speedy contamination
The neighing of the Iron Horse will awaken
the echoes of the valleys and mountains of
Montana sooner than her people dream Of"
The Independent also furnishes us the an
nexed: EEs- ."..
MIR. Jos. Mexican has been hunting during
the Fall, and hos killed quite large number
of bison, or mountain buffalo He has
slaughtered no less than six within the past
ten days. He finds them in the openings or
parks near the summit of the main range and
about n dozen miles from Deer Lodge city.
He has brought over 1000 pounds of meat to
this market during the past two months. The
meat Is said to be juicy, tender, fat and of fine
navor, and Is not in anywise resembling the
buffalo of the Plains. 1t is n little singular
that these animals refnse to leave their favor
lite haun.s, notwithstanding the country is be-
ing rapidly settled up; in fact they can scnrce-
ly leave their mountain home without passing
through the settlements, so completely are
they hemmed in"
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08
Utah.


The Corinne Register refuses to believe that
the junction of the two railroads is perma-
nently fixed at Ogden. 1t thinks there is
something peculiar about it-something back
of this negotiation that but few arc acquainted
with" and that the knowing ones are attempt-
ing to get hold Of real estate in Corinne on the
strength of the reported junction. Our east
ern neighbor seems TO scent foul play on every
passing breeze. .g.. ... ..#
The Reporter says Stenhouse wants TO estab-
lish again at Ogden, and the people don't
want him to.
The Agent of the Bitter Creek coal has made
Corinne his head quarters for TINT valley. He
proposes to sell coal at from ten to twelve dol.
lars per ton. .t.r. ..
Wells, Fargo & Co. will reopen their office
at Ogden in few days.
Two prisoners in Jail at Corinne assaulted
the keeper last week and finally escaped.
james Pierce has been tracked TO Emigration
canyon. The other, Zachariah Morril, has
not been heard from.
One hundred and ten Mormon missionaries
passed through Omaha lately, on their way to
the various States, and to Europe.
Mr.. Hooper, Delegate to Congress from
Utah, ~ sick in New York, and will be unable
to bo present at the opening of the Congress
sionnl session. 90 .r....r .....r.-
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08

A CHANCE FOR AUTHORS. The California I'm
migrant Union offers premium Of one hun
urea dollhrs' IN gold, for the best pamphlet
not exceeding siXty-four papcs, duodccin6. or.
hiblting the inducements to Europcan md
Eastern farmers mechanics, servants, etc. To
einigrate to California. Such pamphlet must
be written in familiar and entertaining styIe
using statistics sparingly, adapted to the com.
prehenslon of the ordinary mind, and written
with view to translation into German, Dan
ish, swedish, French and Italian. All state
nneh.s Oh iact 10 he strictly within the truth
and supported by unquestionable authority.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08

SUPREME COURT DEcTsIoS.-A telegram from
Washoe City, informs us that the Supreme
Court has decided against the Central Pacific
Railroad in n certain suit, brought by Thump-
son and Buck, taxpayers and citizens of
Wnshoe county. We do not know the title of
the suit, but understand that it was brought
to review the action of the Board of County
Commissioners, by which the assessment of
the Central Pacific Railroad, aside from per.
sonal property, rolling stock, etc. was reduced
from fifteen to six thousand dollars per mile
and, If We understand Alright, the decision is
not based on the fact that the nsscssmrnt
fixed by the Board Of Equalization was too
low, but that the company had lost the legal
night to question the correctness of the uss,.ss-
ment through the neglect of one of the
company's employees, fellow by the name Of
Corning, to perform certain duties entrusted
to him. according to the requirements of the
law, by reason of which neglect, stubbornncss.
or stupidity the company are losers some
$4,000 to SlS,0OO.-Reno Crescent.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08

MoRE SMALI~Pox IN VIRGINIA CrTf.-A nov
case of smallpox was reported yester,lay-n
child being the patient in this case. Ii seems
that short time since n man and wife being
unable to agree separated The wife went to
Gold Hill, taking the youngast child with her.
and got employment and did not put i'm an
appearance at her old home until yesterday,
when she came back with the child complete.
y broken out with smallpox, and pumping il
down in her husbands Ian, said: "Uern Won
old, ETC., take the young one r. when she de.
parted leaving the little girl in his charge.
Chief Downey has done all that was required
in the Enterprise.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08
State News,

One case Of smallpox is reported at Gold
Fill.
One night last week the thermometer fell to
six degrees below zero in Reese River valley.
IL was fifteen degrees above zero At Austin on
the came night.
The Reveille says John II. Dennis has been
appointed Deputy Sheriff of Lander county,
to reside in the Eureka district
Col. Buel and l. G. Bateman arc the owners
of the TOWNSHIP OF Eureka, and are selling
lots at handsome ig,arcs $685. NAY
The mail service between Hamilton and
Austin has been increased TO twice week
and the stages are now running every alter
nate day. Evr.r. 'ea # 49,. -
The Austin Reveille Of late date says:
The following officers have been elected for
the term by the Masonic Fraternity of this
city: Lander Lodge, No. 8-George J. Love.
w. ~; Thomas w. Triplett, s. w.; Evan
Jones. J. W.; james Eames, Treasurer: II.
Mayenbaum, Secretary. Austin Lodge No,
I'D. @. McKenney, w. NJ: j. II. Thomp.
son. s. W.; John Howell, j. w; NJ. A. Saw
telle, Treasurer; w. II. Cheney, Secretary.
A panorama Of ACROSS the Continent ia
in preparation by Mr.. Deleyan, a deaf
mute. II will include q representation of
all the scenes along the Pacific railroad, in.
Guiding the towns.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08

They have way in New York for almost
everything. Awhile ago Horace Greeloy's
watch was stolen. An attorney, whose prac.
tce made him familiar with the thieyin9 frn.
ternlty, gave general notice that the watch
must he returned-and il was A few DAYS
ago Mr. Hastings Of the Commercial Adycr-
user, was relieved of his watch. Tho Sun nd.
viscd the thief TO return IL, ms il was n much
priced gift from Thurlow Weed. The thief
took the advice and sent back the watch with
characteristic note, expressing his regret
not noin the man was u editor
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08

WAsHoE SoDA.--Yesterdny n trnin of four or
I'VE wagons arrived in this city, bringing To
G. NJ. Cornell, the well known druggist, 25
tons of soda from Walker River. This soda
is brought here just as it is mined and is
very superior article. It is so free of water
that upon being dissolved and again crystal.
zed, one pound of 1t will make three of the
common article-so much water may il he
made to take up. The supply of sodn of this
kind is absolutely unlimited. It comes in
cakes an inch or two in thickness and almost
rs clear and solid as ice. In this State there
are millions of tons of this soda. Some day it
will be very yaluable-Entsrprise.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08

sryKnAL enterprising firms in our town are
doing an extensive business in the importation
Of fresh Ash from the lakes Of Michigan and
from the waters Of Cape Cod. Turkeys, chick
ems and oysters are brought through in the
best of shape. The time il not far distant
when nearly every article consumed In the
Great Basin. which is not produced within its
own boundaries, will come direct from the
East, entirely cutting of San Francisco for
our source of supplies.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08

Col. GLEN. SUrTERLEr, well known through
out the State rs a clever artist, and bully good
fellow, arrived in town on Sunday last, direct
from New York. He comes back to settle In
Elko. and has taken charge Of Sutterleys fine
gallery, on Commercial street. He brings with
him instruments to do any and all kinds of
the latest styles of work. Call and see the
beautiful specimens of the latest style Of pic
tures which he has on exhibition.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08

o. STATE PRtsoS.-To Mr.. Gilchrist. Of the
state Prison, we arc indebted for the follow
ing statement OF prisoners on the lat instant.
Number of prisoners on hand October JIst
1869, I32; recciyed during November, SO; total
"S. Number Of prisoners discharged under
provisions OF act, lG; by order of Court, /: on
hand November 30th, 1869, ISL. Increase
during the month Of November, l9.-!Sqc,d.
me'to Reporter.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08

Tue Humboldt Register estimates that fully
one-third Of the citizens Of Humboldt county
have failed To register, and therefore lose their
votes on the question Of the removal of the
county.seat from Unionyille to winnemucca
which election came OF last Monday.
The Register says winnemucca wants boot
aud shoe maker. and harness shop.
Reports from the Mineral Hill district are
of the most encouraging character. II will
rank among the liyeliest and most prosperous
mining camps in tho State next Spring.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08

In the Supreme Court Of the District of Co.
lumhia, objection was made that the interline-
alton in an indictment was written in blue ink.
the instrument having been written in black
ink. Judge Carter said, Nov, in this period
of the abolition of nll distinction on account of
color, it appears to me that this criticism IS
hypercritical"
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08

The ECUNgSIcAL Council meets mt Rome to-
day, December Sih. Az the addresses will
DO delivered in the Latin language. In order
to avoid confusion. growing out of the differ
cnt pronunciation Of the language by the rep
rosentatiyes Of the various nations, steno.
graphic reporters have been engaged from each
country and drilled by an accomplished chief
Mt Rome f##. .. ... .r...
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08

PREPARING FOR SLEIGHING.--Charley Combs
has been in town for the last few days, snper
ysing the making of stage sleighs for his lin,
between Hamilton and Treasure City.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08

The City Restaurant and Bakery, on the
corner of Railroad and Fifth streets, are pre-
pared to furnish private families and chop
houses with bread cakes and pastry Of all
kinds. As everything is made under the eye
Of that old-liner III the business, Baum, it will
bear inspection and 'pass' i'll any household
of the most exquisite tnste.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08

A CHASGE.-It will he observed, by refer
ence to the Elko House advertisement, that
Antoine has retired from the business and that
l.. Stevens is sole proprietor. Stevens is a
good. honest fellow, and will do his best to
please his patrons. ...
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08
Delinquent Taxes,
STATE OF NEVADA, 4
COUNTY OF ELKo, !

STATE OF NEVADA. 1 rIH-#FN..E 10
COUNTY OF ELko,
AUDITORS OFFICE.
. =. - ELKo. Nov 30 lRca
that have this day deposited with the District
State of Nevada for the year 1902 and that unIr. M
delinquent taxes therein specified are paid 10 m
County Treasurer. Ell. oficfo Tax Receiver ~i,hI
twenty lays from the nrst publication of this motto.
~ wit: before the 2Oth day OF December IsSa'
action will be commenced by the District Attornsy ~,
the collection OF said taxes and costs N'
r. +. HAffoRD, County Recorder and
tS-td Ex-officio County Auditor
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08

FouR little girls started out on n collecting
tour yesterday tn procure funds to pay for an
invoice of Sunday -school books, and collected
fifty dollars in few hours.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08

ouR clever young friend, Adolph Daveluy,
who presides over the Tuolumne Saloon. has
the thanks of this Office for n sample of the
Excellent" n pleasant preparation which
gives tone TO the stomach as well ns producing
the necessary amount of excitement.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08
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The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08

The PRESIDENTS MESSAGE was delivered to
Congress on Monday last, at the opening Of
tho session. II will probably arrive here To-
night by mail. The California Legislature
convened nj Sacramento on the same day,
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08

The snug little chop-honse just below us
on Railroad street, is celebrated for the choice
dishes served up.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-08

LATDsr advicos from Humboldt comfy indi-
cate that The eonniy-seat will remain at Union
vile. The contest on Monday last was close,
but in favor Of Unionyille 10 the extent of ten
votes.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-13
CURRENT NOTES.

MIR. L. A. Comfy, President oil the North
Pennsylvania Railroad, has forbidden the sale OF
the Philadelphia Inquirer on that road. Cause,
some adverse criticisms.
Spectators in butter and potatoes have come
to grief In New York the iarmera arc compell-
cd to sell the butter and potatoes which they
have been keeping all tho winter at a lower price
than they would have obtaincd for the same arti-
rlcs in October and November last
-Iohn G. SAKE was walking ap Broadway the
other day, when he was accosted by friend
who asked where he was bound. The poet re-
piled To Boston, this afternoon, Dec Tolente."
g What route is that = asked the nqairer. By
way of Providence of course
"A st. Paul paper says; . Yesterday two
young ladies from the country brought to market
thirty dozen frogs which they slaughtered the
previous day. They found ready sale, going of
at fifteen cents per dozen The frog trade seems
to be on the increase
~ st. Louis husband put Ills wif.'s head un-
der the hydrant for few minutes, recently, ito
satisfy the neighbours
Hon. George f. Hoar, IN his spesch before
the Massachusetts, Legislative Committee,in favor
| of woman Suffrage quoted Robert Browning -
"God be thanked the nearest OF his creatures
| Boasts two soul sides; one TO face the world with
one to show woman when he loves her."
DIR. lsaae l. Hayes, the distinguished Artic
explorer, was born in Chester county, and his
father still lives in West Chester.
| -Delawore county pays its county superinten-
dent of Schools, $1,000 per tnnum; Chester and
| Montgomery, each $1,000; and Lancaster, .17Oo
Tile star says there arc now more house,
ID rent in Philadelphia than any time within III
past two years, aud rents are coming down"
Some man in Norfolk, Va, thinks lie hu
succeeded in inyentiug . new type setting mn
chine
Boston is blessed with n Divorce Bureau
The Earl Of Fingall was found dead in hi
bed, april END. The deceased, who had jus
completed his seventy.clghth year. represented
Meath county, Ireland, 10 Tie Liberal interest, il
tie first two Parliaments Of William MS reign
. ard succeeded to the peerage in 1886 His Lord
snip was one Of the few Roman Catholics VIII
was Wing His son, Lord Killcen, succeed
him
1t is probable that Oliver Weudell Holmt
i sill Writ an ode for tue opening OF The Music;
! Festival In Boston, which will be- sung by te
thousand voices to tue accompaniment Of IL
e glcat organ Gnd m orchestra Of a thousand piece
1 A petition weighing half a ton, and sgne
by 2,s7i,2 POI pcrsuLs. Wa, recently presented !
tie Spanish Cort5s. Tie signatures roprcscl
bout million more persons Than are known
80, able to write in Spain.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-13
.yECRETARy BOUTWELL,.

Among the many excellent appointments
made by President Grant, none were at the
time Of announcement more acceptable to
the people than that of Secretary Boutwell,.
His plain, earnest, straightforward charac-
ter, in all of the high positions which he has
so creditably filed, gave assurance that we
should have at the head Of the Treasury De-
partment an honest and upright man, of
good common sense, and clear practical
craftsmanship.
Just such has been Mr.. Boutwclls course.
Al his steps are taken openly and without
secrecy or iinesse lie sells his surplus gold
every Thursday to the highest bidder he
announces the commencement of new mea-
sures by telegraph TO the whole country, he
tween the hours of business; and he puts
into effect disregarded law, to commence,
By its payment, the liquidation Of the Ma
iional debt.
In the language Of a neutral cotempolary,
1.-THE Philadelphia LEDGE Mr.. Boutwell, can
claim the credit OF being the first Secretary
of the Treasury since the beginning of the
war that has initiated the policy Of carrying
out practically the contracts Of the Govern
ment with Its bondholding creditors Til
whole country should congratulate him, AM
every honest man lend him countenance an,
aid to fairly and fully collect the revenues
and to frown down all plundering OF TIN
Treasury by spectators and lobbyists, tina
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-13
AnI,ppud.n, scoundreI

We have already CIV II tnl reports Gi the critn-
ipnl cunduct 4 ee'lii' y. C. Dougheriy re-
Gently leach = VI q >lupl II North East, Mary
land. lie plblc nave ptOunbiy further noticed
IN some oi the pal trs ~ Til. city aud Philndel-
pha, denial Of tiIu 81 lemUu;s made at the time,
aud certificate !" .hc puNr that Dougherty
had been shuIn'fu fully a.ire, Presented. He Gale
also It hls rfficc IN secure imiar dtniul, but
after an iuyt ,tigatpn Of Leiultier, we are forced
To concud thai the Jfiginl! statements as TO his
conduct arr correct, AND that he is one OF the
most impudeut scOundrels that ever attempted tt
deceive public opinion, and browbeat a just es
innate of his own character. We have received
tn following note from North East. The write
i, a husiuesr in.n in that town, member Of til,
NJ. &. Church, aud onc Of the wealthiest ant
most highly respected citizens of Cecil County,
Noa1H EAsI, MD, May 8, 1869
10 he Editor Of Me DAILY Commercial:
DEAR SrR--Your note Of inquiry into the trutl
OF the Uongherty affair was duly received. i
Vas my own family that has been so terribly
outraged by that consuinmated VILLAIN, wht
dare not make his appearance within the reaol
of justice in this community. If he has in pos
session certificate OF good moral character from
any body In Cecil County, / am satisfied IL is
forgery He Is utterly devoid OF integrity or hon
or, and feel that the public should be warncC
agai% -. Yours truly,
GEORGE SIMCoE.