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The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1869-09-15
The following on crop prospects, we copy
from the Sugar Planter: ~ rt4

The following on crop prospects, we copy
from the Sugar Planter: rFa
The cropping season is fairly drawing to
. close. It may be. said, without much risk,
that the crops Of sugar and cotton are made.
From all parts Of tho State, we have the
same cheerful intelligence in regard to the
rapid growth of the cane and its promising
appearance. The weather from this time
forward. can affect she cane but little, and
if our planters are ready to take off their
crops when the first freeze falls, there is lit
tie to prevent their being gathered. What
the sugar crop of Louisiana will be this year.
It is impossible to say; but we think We are
in bounds when we predict hundred and
fifty thousand hogsbeads, aud were it not
that many hundreds Of acres have been sold
for seed to others, or retained on plantation
for more extensive plantations next year, the
figures would exceed that amount. The
high price of sugar, and its being an almost
certain crop in this State. has attracted the
attention Of many capitalists from other
States. who have invested in this remune-
rative branch of agriculture. As time pro-
crosses. and our political troubles temper
down to something Eke peace and order,
every acre of available sugar land will be put
in cultivation.
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1869-09-15

A correspondent of the Houston Times,
writing from Sour Lake, August 3lst. says:
A man by the name of Thomas Reed was
killed few days since, by man named
Cole. The affair occurred about mile
from here. and, as am Informed, Cole was
iustifiabie in killing Reed. 1t may be q
little remarkable that Cole. being a carpen-
ter. was called upon to make q coffin in
which to bury the man he killed the day.
Previous. Cole Is non est at this writing.
Politics had nothing to do with the killing.
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1869-09-15

If the valley Of Mexico ever is left dry,
and is upraised, as geology shows to be COM
mon, there will be strange revelations made.
At present the water rises to within a few
| feet of the surface in places in the higher
parts of the city Of Mexico-those which have
been artiiciaily elevated-and less in the
others. 1t is known by the ancient buildings.
the convents particularly. that the ground
has been raised since they were built from
three to six feet. Some of these massive
dfnular. bst witbout showing any breaks
or cracks. Examplaf3f this NAV be seen
in the churches Of the Profesa and Of the
Santissima whose towers are leaning ones.
and in the College T Minerva. But the
strapgest case is that IS the convent of St.
Domingo, below which has been found ano-
ther edifice, with arch columns, rooms and II
the whole being full Of water. Excavations
have ben made with a view of discovering
several millions Of treasure said to have been
l,iddea there and revealed in certain
deeds; and also various spiritual manifesto
ton. Permission was o6tained of the COVER
ment to search, and a company formed and
shares paid for with this object. A steam
pump drew ont the wster and an immense
4"outASy Va o01sA vas I0exSOS " WHICH Drought
to light the structures already mentioned.
although the money vas not obtained, when
the scarcity of funds apl the abundance
of water put an end to the enterprise. As
the soil was always as full. of water it seems
impossible to have built below the surface, and
9 have been useless. even if possible. with
many and powerful pumps. which were not
in existence in the old times; and history
does not give the solution of the mystery.
We are compelled to believe that in the
first time Of the Spanish conquerors. or
much more like before their arrival, temple
vas erected on this spot which afterwards
sank into the earth aud served as founda-
ton for tho present buildings. The boring
OF wells proves that there Is solid stratum
oftepcate,a stone probably formed of volcan-
ic ash, which would afford resting place
for the building after pssing through the
intervening mud. So. in The absence Of auy
ezplanation, We venture tho above which the
visible facts suggest to usAs probable, und
better than none at all with such strange
things 70 astoaish.
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1869-09-15
From the Empire Parish, published at
Pa sfe-a-h-H Hache, We gather the following

From the Empire Parish, published al
Efs Ste-a-la-H -Hache, We gather the following
itr4hs:
The health of our parish continues good,
and we think we may congratulate the peo-
pie Of our parish and State, on their happy
escape from an epidemic.
The yellow fever is raging in the West
Indies and tho countries adjacent thereto,
and as We ara in almost daily communication
herewith, we may justly impute our escape
to the present rigid enforcement of the Quar-
sntine and our warmest thanks are especially
duo to Gov. Warmoth. the board of Health
ahd Dr. Baldwin. in this parish, for the strict
and successful enforcement Of the laws in
relation to Quarantine.
Tha weather, on the whole. is not unfa-
vorable to the harvesting Of rice; We have
every day, alternating sunshine and showers.
We hear Of NO damage as yet to rice and
still confidently believe that one splendid
aud unprecedented crop Of rice will be hsr-
vested in first ratio order.
Cane is rapidly mataring. is splendid in
appearance aud promises to munifcently
reward our eDterprising sugar planters.
Our various steaia iice mills are making
active preparations for heavy fall aud win
tor business. The immsnss and unprecs-
1ented crop Of rice made this year, vii! keep
:hem fally occupied and We think they viii
record this as one of the most prosperous
ssaso0s they have ever known; but. they are
always fally up to the reqsiremeats of tho
public and richl, des rye their succsss.
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1869-09-15

As Al Illustration of the prevalence of in
sanity on the Pacific copst q correspondent
states that on the I'd inst. no less than four
men were sent to lunatio asyldm. aad odds:
-Caiifcrnians live continosslr u sperfsct
whiri OF fevsrish exeitement. sndaring an
amount Of wear and tear of body and brains
not equaled in Wall street. itssM. There
are few old Calif0rnisas to b found who
have not beensrich and poor asaia at least
half dosen times, and most Of them are
poor now"
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1869-09-15

Over two hundred dead bodies Of miners
have been recovered from the coal mines at
Scranton. Penn. tho scene Of the late terri
BILE disaster. Over six hundred widows and
orphans Of unfortunate miners are in deep
distress.
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1869-09-15

AT $50 West Third street. Mrs. Sarah
Boyle and her daughter. were found dying
OF starvation. They had gone into damp
dark cellar and lay down to die. When
found the daughter had two bricks under
her head for pillow. and her mother had
utilized tor the same purpose nero waif of
straw. The warden of Bellevue Hospital,
having been informed of the facts, person
ally went With an ambulance and bore them
to his institusioa. Tho daughter died soon
after entering its portals. The mothers
case is precazious.-[P Philadelphia paper.
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1869-09-15
C0AdA6UNICATED.

on Tue bayou T'cAe Perish of st. Mary whas il lef,
/ .' territory OF Louisiana, in the New 'Nted
States Of Amerscs, September, 18th, 1sse. N'
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1869-09-15

RELIGION AND SCHOOLS
OF the first We have all sorts in great abun.
dance. As for churches, there are Catholic
and protestant churches built all over the
parish. Though our public school system is
vet in embryo, there are mapy private
CROPS p UrI =
are very promising. .J.E.B
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15
stock lai.ins in n.v.a. and U,.A.


The production of minerals Is not the only
resource Of this great inland basin A new
branch Of business has been gradually grow
ing up in the missing and expectation of beef
cattle. The success that has thus far attended
tho development Of this business renders it
certain that at no very distant day this will be-
come one Of the most productive sources Of
our wealth. A few years ago it was considered
impossible to winter cattle in this country
but experiment has shown this to be a great
mistake. On the contrary there is no better
country on the continent for this purpose
than is found along the valleys of Nevada
and Utah. Cattle fatten rapidly and the beef
Is OF the best quality, in fact excelling in ia
vor that from any other portion of the coast.
The fattening of cattle and driving them to
California has become an important business
Large herds can be seen all along the valley
of the Humboldt and its tributaries and in
fact through the country to Salt Lake The
experiment has been tried at Promontory,
Utah, of shipping beef, slaughtered at that
point, TO California. Five beef carcasses were
sent to San Francisco last week in a refrigera-
tor car, and were sold in that market for
twelve cents per pound. The papers of that
city say the beef was rich, juicy and of fine
flavor, superior to the market supply. The
opinion is expressed that quite large trade
will be carried on in this article during the
present Winter. q.
There is no doubt that the time will come
when this Basin will constitute the main cat
Reproducing section of the United States
furnishing even the denizens beyond the Mis-
sissippi with their daily steaks. The country
adapted to this purpose is not limited TO any
particular section between the wasatch range
and the Sierra Nevadas. II extends from the
mountains north of Snake river TO the Colo
RADIO on the south. The hills through all this
vast region are covered with more or less of
bunch grass, retaining its freshness even un-
der the snow, and supplying in the dry months
Of Autumn nutritious seeds. remarkable for
their fattening qualities, and eagerly sought
after by stock. The white-sage is interspersed
over the plains and along the foothills, af-
fording the finest quality of feed. Nature in
tended these rolling hills and lofty plateaux
for great pasturage. Experience has demon
strated their value, and the mining develop
ments have created demand for their pro
auctions. In time, stock raising will be Sec
ond in value and extent only to that of the
production of precious metals, if indeed infe-
rior to any. rr-H .r-r...
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15
No. Pounds.
Value per Assay.
Avenge pulp assay AZ con. SIS, 20.

AveraSe pulp assay per ton. S4s3,70.
By Spencer Company-l3.l 100 lbs, assayed
value SS0I, 90 per ton; by Alta Company-l2,-
S32 lbs, assayed value, S292, 90 per ton; by
Troy South Co.-2,42O lbs, assayed value,
$780, % per ton: Austin Ledge Co.-l2. 656lbs.,
assayed value, Si40.63 per ton. -
The amount Of ore on the dumps of the
Spencer Company is two hundred tons, which
is estimated to be worth $50 per ton. Ward
x Co. or Mineral Hill Mining Company, have
five hundred tons Of ore on hand, which will
average $3.50 per ton. There have been gath
cred from the hill about fifty tons of float
rock and shipped 10 Austin, which averaged
Sl5O per ton. Several very fine lodges have
lately been discovered which produce rock as
valuable as that previously mentioned. Among
these new discoveries is "A ledge located bv
Colonel Coles, which Is four feet in width and
produces ore estimated, by actual test 10 be
worth 500 per ton. The day is not far dis
tant when this camp will take position among
the foremost of the State.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15

RAILROAD RysPoSsrBrLIrY.-The Wyoming
Territory Legislature has taken the matter of
railroad accidents in charge, and passed very
stringent bill, to the effect that any person in
the employ Of any railroad company in that
Territory, who may be killed or injured by
locomotive, car, OF rolling stock, whether in
the performance of his duty or otherwise, his
widow or heirs may have the same hight OF
action against the company for damages as if
said person was not in the employ of the CON-
pany; any agreement to the contrary shall be
null and void, and shall not be admitted as
testimony in behalf of the company.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15

The Radical newspapers are counseling the
Democratic majority in the California Legis-
lature to use its power with iberality and
moderation. It's good advice. These papers
are supposed TO have taken the hint from the
hberality and moderation the present Congress
Is daily exhibiting toward its political oppo-
nents. For instances that shown by Bingham,
OF Ohio. when he moved to lay the following
resolution on the table, and finally defeatedit:
Resolved, That the trial of contested cleo
ton case is q Judicial proceeding, and ought.
like other judicial proceedings, to be exempt
from personal or partisan considerations and
influence.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15

ALL Controllers warrants on the State
Treasurer, payable in currency, will he paid
on presentation at the Office in Carson.
Two new cases Of smallpox were reported
on Thursday. The physicians say that the
disease IL much less yirulent than last year.
Thursday twelye-mule team, with three
wagons, went Oft the Geiger grade and be-.
came wreck. The wagons were loaded with
$4,000 pounds of pig iron.
:. AT the annual meeting of Virginia Lodge
No. 8, +. and A. NJ, last Wednesday. the fol.
lowing officers were elected W. A. Walter. W.
NJ; Albert Laekey, S. W; L. Willis, J.W.:
Sharles IL. Fish, Treasurer; Joseph d. Bell,
Secretary. EHterITiSe
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15

ATErP TO UTAH.-Deputy Assessor Starting
has been across our border into Utah. and
gives Us the subjoined as his experience and
impressions of the country:
Il left Elko on Thursday evening last. and
arrived at PromontOry on Friday, at o'clock,
A. NJ, in time TO hear the bell ring and to par
take Of the Ineanest breakfast any one ever
sat down to; sour bread, sour hash and sour
hot cakes without syrup. The landlord apol-
ogized by saying the ranch was preparing to
move to Ogden, and made the liberal charge
of one dollar il: coin or one dollar and twenty
five cents in currency, giving the passengers
choice. From PromontOry to Ogden we had
pleasant trip. Ogden is still Murmonish
and Will so continue, We think. SUNDAY We
visited the low lands among the far.Ls or
ranches and In the evening visited the Young
Men 5 Christian Association. by particular re-
quest-hAve digresssd-yiSited the Corrin-
thIans saturday; found pleasant place and
was quite pleased with the inhabitants, who
are neither Mormon nor Gentle, but happy
people, owing allegiance and fcaltv to them
selves principally, and rather inclined 10 all
neNatIon 10 Idaho. Connue is the home of
Gen. Conner, who Is unanimously respected
there. Ogden, in appearance, il somewhat
similar To- san Jose or Santa Clara twelve
years ago, with beautiful alametlas. orchards
strawberry yards, etc, with very pleasant
summer climate.
Time Is said to be money. At Ogden they
have three times. to-wit: Union Pacific, Cen
trail Pacific and Utah Central. with variations
OF one-half hour. We had but one. watch aud
carried Central Pacific time. The Later Dny
Saints, at Salt Lake City have the meridian
time.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15

VERnAL CoNTRAcrs.-A bill is pending in the
California Legislature, extending the provis-
ions Of the Specific Contract Act to the en-
forcement of verbal contracts. 1t is a Com
mendable movement. If the policy is good
one for written agreements, it is equally good
for all. 1t will break up great deal Of rascal
ity now practiced against parties employed for
wages and salaries, who are frequently com
PEELED to pocket wrongs or greenbacks.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15

HUMBOLDT COUNTY NEws.-The December
term OF the Fifth Judicial District Court at
KNOXVILLE, G.. G.. Berry, presiding, convened
on the 9th, and will probably continue in ses-
sion until about Christmas.
An order was made i'll court on the 9th
transferring the trial of Lindsay and Cage to
Elko county for further proceedings
The question of the removal Of the county
seat from Unionyille has received quietus
for the present, as it will take some time for
the parties to replenish their depleted purses
to make another fight.
Mining news from oil partsof the county are
OF the most encouraging character The old
mines are paying we'll and new and valuable
discoveries are daily reported.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15

CANDIDATES. dispatch to San Francisco
from Hamilton enumentes the following list
of gubernatorial aspirants to succeed the pres
ent Executive: Judge Beatty, X. d. Ferguson.
John A. Paxton. d. X. Ashley and Frunk Til
ford. il is evident that Eastern Nevada in
tends to have share of the public spois next
year. and not only a fair proportion, but an
interest in the best of them. ~.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15

SENATOR WILLIAMS. Of Oregon, is in iles-
pcrate way TO secure his reelection to the u.
s. Senate. but his little dd captanduDi China
bill will not fool the webfcct. They know
that coolie contracts, made in another country.
cannot be punished in this. That SORT Of legis-
lation will not even fool u Chnamnn.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15
Mineral Hin and ia Ore.

We are indebted to Mr. George Russell. of
Mineral Hill. for the following interesting data
respecting the yield Of mineral in this district
Mr.. Russell is an Old resident of Mineral Hill.
and thoroughly posted on the resources and
prospects of the camp.
Shipped from Mineral Hill by Mineral Hill
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15

For Q. S. DrsrRcr JUDGE.-Jonas Seely.
ESD, of Virginia City, has gone to Washing
ton to obtain the appointment of U. S. Dis
trict Judge, to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Judge Baldwin. C. w. Hillyor. Esq.
District Attorney of Storey county, is also nh
applicant; and the Gold Hill News is of the
opinion that he will be successful.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15

Rich gold diggngs have been discovered
about forty miles north of Warren's Digginps
i'll Eastern Oregon. Twenty-Five cents 10 the
pan was taken from the surface. Il Portland
1ciegrdphic Dispatch.
That twenty-five cents per pan may have
been found, for such triHes are common in
that locality; but II would certainly puzzle
that Geographic operator to find warron's
Diggings in Eastern Oregon, or any other Or.
egon. as.....
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15

.APfomrED.-The Inland Empire says West.
coat Il Mason. civil engineers, residing at
Hamilton. have been appointed Deputy U.
.. Land Surveyors for the Third and Fourth
Districts, comprising the counties OF White
Pine and Elko. Persons desiring to secure
land patents to mineral lands should consult
them.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15

CoPx oRE.-oppenheimer 4 Co. received
yesterday 1000 pounds Of ore from the Key
stone, Argenta, Caledonia, and Borealis
lodges, Cope district. Fifteen thousand pounds
more are on the road that viii arrive to day
1t is TO be shipped below for reduction.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15

Mr.. J. J. AIErs, Of the Inland Empire.
passed day in Eko visiting friends, and re-
turned to Hamilton on Tuesday last. He is
Just from San Francisco and is looking well
and hearty.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15

PERsoxAL.--Nathan Levy, of winnemucca.
was in town yesterday, and looks as young
and fresh as he did ten years ago. Nathan is
a prince of a fellow, and is one of the main
stays Of Humboldt county. .-
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15

The English Government will take posses
sion of the telegraph lines Of that country on
the LIST of February. 1t is likely that IA strong
effort will be made at Washington this Winter
to adopt the same course, and connect the teIe
graph lines Of the United States with the Post.
office Department. Ii ought 10 be done.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15
Notice to Physicians.

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED FOR
- Medical Attendance upon the INDECENT Sick in the
Elk" County Hospital, including nurses medicine.
bard Washing clothing. fuel &c. at my Office until
The contract TO cover the period or six months
Bidders will state price per day per patent-to be
paid In Hospital scrip.
Bidder will also lie required 90 give good bonds
with Sufficient security tn onyer all eEigrncies M.
b"ath nt '"nhty commissioners rsserNing the right
~ reject any and all such bid
by ordcr Of !hc Board uf County Commissioner.
- T. A. WATERMAN.
Oh" County Clerk.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15

SMALL-Pox.- iouo has but one case of
smallpox, which was brought here by u man
who contracted IL in Virginia City. lie was
taken 80 the pest house, where undar the
skillful care of DIR. Hogan, mud careful nurs.
ing, he IL rapidly conyalescing. - Reno Crescent.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15

Still GorSd. Many parties continue to
leave almost daily for Eureka. Tho rush of
miners from Treasure hill is especially notice
able, and that class of lnborers is already be.
coming scarce. Some viii como back, though.
after taking look.-BtLDd Empire.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15

VIZ are indebted to Hon. Thos Fitch for
copy of the circular from the land.ofhce.
showing the manner of proceeding to obtain
title TO the public lands of the United St,tes.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-12-15
ORLEANS HOTEL.
III Post street.
SAN FRANCISCO,
II. y. uHRiANDT. Proprietor.

o. NEW BEDS. LARGE AND LIGHT ROOMS
l;i with sas and water throughout: attentive clerks
boats % the hotel
Every delicacy that can be had in the market put
upon the table.
The best of WINES AND LIQUOPS in the RAr
Fare lower than any trst- class house In the city
IL i the rrs"rt for Nevada aud Railroad people
Ep-Cnme and try IL!
san ifAhels'n. Uv'rmOtr -. lsGJ. 5!f
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-04-17

We not'ee by the Washingtoa dispatches Of
Tuesday, that the name Of John r. Cameron ha.
been sent to the senate for confirmation as post.
master ct Ottawa, in place OF J. w. Dow, remov,
Cd. The appointment is not unexpected, al.
though We had hoped that Mr.. Dow would Be
allowed to hold on until his commission expired.
The frequent expressions Of Gen. Grant, before
his Inauguration, that he would remove no faith.
fni ofoer except for cause, before the expiration
OF his terms was clearly ignored in the case Of
Ar' Dow. We have never had postmaster at
Ottawa who discharged his duties with more
punctilous faithfulness, or who gave more gem
eral satisfaction.
There is no fault to find, however, With the
appointment Of Mr.. Cameron, il We mast have .
change. No one can question his entire compe-
tency, nor can there be any doubt bnt that he
will prove a faithful and an efficient post
master.