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The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16
Shackles Broken

The quiet satisfaction with which most Re
publicans receive the news of our late victory
and their defeat, is good evidence Of a greater
revolution in sentiment than the polls have
shown. Numerous men from their ranks
have been heard to speak in terms denuncia-
tory of their former ring masters" What
under the party-lash they feared practically to
illustrate at the ballot box, they now unhesi-
tatingly admit. The party was but thing
of the hour" which has passed away like the
vision OF dream. leaving its yuturies to won
der how SO great mental hallucination could
have taken possession of their brain. Their
great talking chief, Tom. Fitch, is on a visit
to Washington for the last time, consoling
himself and friends with the parting declara-
ton that they had left us "a State without
credit and treasury without money" The
hardened wretch, with the knot firmly adjust
ed around his neck, boasting of the crime
which had brought him to his untimely end.
is fitting parallel to such n confession. The
masses of the people saw, before the election,
and acted upon, what Fitch now so humiliat-
ingly admits. Aeir action was father to his
confession. He can pursue his own serpen-
tine course, but not at the expense of the peo-
pie. Another man takes his place; and when
@. W. Kendall occupies that place on the floor
of Congress, he goes there rs the representa-
tive of four.tifths of the people of this State
When he returns he will have no such con-
fession to make; no such a legacy TO bequcath
his constituents. He will leave to his success
sor State with treasury filled to overflow
ing, with unbounded credit, and with a white
American population enjoying its undivided
wealth. 1t is no wonder that Republicans
join with Democrats in enthusiastic JOY at the
result Of the election
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16

The editor OF the Chronicle, in his last
issue exhausted considerable venom and party
spleen in speaking of chowder party, gotten
by Mr.. Gardner, the genial and gentle
manly proprietor of the Elko House, on last
Friday evening. He then turns thus, with a
double header:
a., 500, 0O0.-Judge McGound of Idaho, who
came by way of the Snake river mines, ap-
pearcd in the Witch scene and cheered the
grim audience with the light of his benign
countenance and music of his celestial voice
in front of the Elko House on Friday evening
The Judge must have multiplied his vision
since he was on earth before or he would not
have reckoned the number of Democrats along
the line of the railroad between here and To-
ano who did not vote at fifteen hundred thou
sand, when only about six were missing when
the Sheriff and possee went to look for them
last week"
Now, it is not at all astonishing to us that
the Chronicle editor should make such mis-
take as he did in the above article, when Dem
ocratic giant powder was being turned loose
in front of Giblin's saloon while celebrating
the great victory of the Democratic party over
the recent election in this State, and that it
operated on him like unto an earthquake, and
thereby paralyzed the drum of his ear so that
he could not hear correctly. All who were
present know the the estimated loss to the
Democratic party, made by Judge McGound,
was as follows That he believed there were.
between Elko and the Utah line, l25 voters
who did not cast their votes at this election
and that estimating the State by that number,
on a rule Of proportion, there were at least
], 500 votes lost to the party"
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16
The stata.

The Republicans die hard in Virginia City
and Gold Hill. The Enterprise and News
keep on figuring the result, and now they see
it, and now they don't They are desperately
trying to cipher in Fitch, Slingerland, Hobart
and Fsher-the balance Of the Democratic
ticket is conceded. The figures of the Enter
prise by which this result is sought 70 be de-
picted are grossly incorrect. For instance, it
allows Democratic majority of l05 in Elko
county. Kendall has majority Of about $50
here, and Cutler at least $50 and probably
more. The Enterprise gives 80 Republican
majority to Esmeralda, which later reports
concede has gone Democratic. No doubt a
portion of the Democratic ticket is very close,
but their majorities are likely to be rather in
creased in the counties not yet heard from in
the eastern portion of the State rather than
diminished. If correct count is had it will
probably elect every man on the ticket by not
less than 200 majority.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16

The BEEF EATEEs.-The Carson Appeal
boiis over with Indignation at the political as
poet, and goes off in the following slashing
style:
There exists n good reason for the conclu.
sion that even bare. Henley" and Murphy
could easily defeat Nye and Stewart in this
State. Nothing short of AZ out-and-out dem
agogue will suit Nevada this year. Moreover.
.'ctrpet-baGgers are at premium here now
Look ut Bradley! He is not n Nevadan. His
actual residence is in San joaquin county.
California. Yet he Is good enough Morgan"
for the sOreheads and copperheads of the
sagebrush. Bullocks, and not brains, arc
trumps hcrcabouts, now. Hides, tallow. NUT
ton fat, and meats foot oil will be legal tender
i'll this State in less than six months: and
every galoot that abandoned the Republican
party to follow after strange gods of the con-
tederate Democracy is infatuated enough TO
suppose that law will be passed next Winter
compelling the Bank Of California TO furnish
them with Bradley porter-house steaks and
lamb chops free! The beef eaters have got
us!
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16
mo Legacy Of the Republican Party Of Nevada.

Hon. Tom. Fitch passed through Elko last
Sunday on his way East, to serve out the bal
snce of his lease Of political life at Washing
ton. He admitted his defeat and the election
Of Kendall, and publicly added that the Re
defeated they 'ieaue the Democracy bankrupt
treasury and a ruined credit
Here is the whole truth told at last in the
felicitous language of the chosen and eloquent
representative of the Republican party of
Nevada bankrupt treasury and ruined
credit, the history of the ruling party of
the State from its organization to 1870 told in
q few words.
Before the election Fitch sung a different
song. The State resounded with laudations
of the wonders performed and glories achieved
by the great organization which he repre-
sented Fitch has illustrated the fact that
'the truth is not always to be spoken"-not
until after an election. Those four words
bankrupt treasury ruined credit'-con-
found aud refute all the glowing periods, the
painted declamntions, and unsustained asser-
tons made by the speaker during a two
months constant travel through the State
All those eloquent speeches dissolve away
like the baseless fabric OF n dream before this
full honest confession-while all that the
Democracy have charged respecting the foul
administration Of public affairs in the State is
now an admitted fact. The Democracy was
on firm ground; no wonder it won the fight.
Here then is the epitaph which the historian
of Radicalism in Nevada has engraved on the
tombstone of the party: 1T gave the Democ-
racy bankrupt treasury and a ruined credit
and it might truthfully be added, it left most
of the people of the State in the same eondi-
ton.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16

A BATTLE on SMALL ScALE-OSE MAN
KILLED AND Ten WouSDED.-A dispute be-
tween parties for the possession of the Ban
ner and Creole mines eliminated in pitched
battle on Wednesday, in which W. G. Smell
was killed and some ten other men wounded,
and two precipitated down the shaft Of the
Creole, some seventy feet-the latter escaping
with but few light bruises. 1t appears
that the Banners drove the workmen from the
works on Tuesday evening and took possess
ion-holding the mine until o'clock of We'd
nesday afternoon, when they were attacked
and driven out by a party of the Creole.
Trouble had been looked for all day, for it
was rumored around town that a party was
arming to take possession of the mine by force
If necessary. At the time of the attack all
trouble was supposed to be over-for the day
at least; but soon as the firing commenced
every one was alive to its cause, and in n
few minutes the mountain side was black with
people-presenting the appearance of an army
on a charge. The crowd was allowed to APP
proach within hundred yards when they
were halted and forbidden to approach nearer
which order they were disposed to obey-the
array of repeating rifles and the like serving
to impress it upon their memory. None Of
the wounded are considered in any great dan
ger, but their wounds very painful. The
following are the names of the wounded ::
James Finley, Al. Doliff John Morgan, -
Courtney, Thos. Newland Jack White. The
names of those who fell down the shaft we
failed to learn. 1t was q game little fight
over sixty shots being fred in the skirmish
The parties retaining possession of the Creole
mine after the fight were arrested by Sheriff
Kane and his deputies on Wednesday night
They were brought before Justice Clapp on
Thursday morning, and upon their waving all
examination were held under 81, 900 bail
which was given.-Eiy Record.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16

The Democratic county ticket is nearly all
elected, with the exception of John p. Kelly.
candidate for District Judge. who is badly de-
feated, owing to the item sprung on him.
without foundation. that he WAS an agent OF
the Phoebe Company. On the county ticket
we can name sure as being elected John
Kane, Sheriff (Dem.); NJ. Fuller. Judge
LReP.) NJ. ID. Garraghan Assembly Dem.
w. II. Henderson, Recorder CDom.); p. B.
Miller, Clerk tRep.l; G.. S. Sawyer District
Attorney DEM; f. J.. Mason, Surveyor
(Dem.) G. +. Philson. Coroner dem. \: three
County Commissioners (Dem.); o. G. Nc
Donald, Justice Of the Peace (Dem.); Con
stable, Phoebe precinct (Dem.); doubtful:
County Treasurer and Assessor.
There was much trading on the county tick.
ct against the Democratic candidate for Dis
trict Judge, making the vote kind of mixed
except on the State ticket. We hope the
Lincoln vote has elected the State Democratic
ticket eDtire.-Ely Record.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16

NEW SMELLING WORKs.-We had pleasant
call yesterday from David Z. Buel, formerly
OF Nevada, but now of this city, TO which
place he has removed his family for the pur-
pose of permanently residing here. Col. Buel
Is having very extensive smelling works put
up for /. c. Bateman i Co.-in which he is
personally largely interested-at the mouth of
Little Cottonwood canyon, 10 miles from this
city. These works will be ready to run in
about five weeks, and will give employment TO
large number of hands; but the Colonel in
forms us they will be ready to receive ore and
charcoal III two weeks from now, preparatory
to commencing extensive operations. We are
pleased at being able to announce the fact,
wishing TO see the shipment of rough ore
stopped as much possible, and the work OF
smelling done here, for the bullion alone TO
Toe shipped, until the necessity for reduction
works justihes their erection.-.SdH Luke
Herald, lOh
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16
10
ASS ESIBLT.


Should this result prove correct, it will
have an important bearing on the future of
politics in this State. The odious poll tax re-
quirement as a qualification of an elector will
be promptly repealed The present appor-
honment of members among the several
counties will be amended TO adapt it to the
present distribution of the population, which
will give Eastern Nevada an increased repre-
sentatiOn. The political complexion of the
Legislature is really of more importance than
any of the State offices, with the exception of
Governor.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16
Apemoer,,ie Leei.l.ture.

The Enterprise and some other Republican
journals have steadily claimed the Legislature,
as they have every other officer, until fairly
driven from their assertions by irrefutable
figures. This claim that the Legislature elect
is Republican seems to be without foundation.
As far as the returns have been received, it
appears tina. the Democrats have a majority
in both branches of the Legislature. Judge
Mayhugh and Hon. f. N. Proctor, both ex-
members, have given this branch of political
mathematics close attention, and arrived at
the same result-that the Senate has Demo
cratic majority of three, and the Assembly,
two. The following are their figures:
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16

BOISE CrTY.-The Legislature is soon to
meet at the capital of Idaho, and as usual this,
with the annual races, etc, is producing i'm
proved times at Boise. The Statesman says:
''In looking about town after nightfall one
would think Boise City in the flush times OF
five or six years ago. The stores appear full
Of customers, the hotels crowded and the sa-
looms filled with men who are spending money
freely. There is more gambling now than
at any one time for several years; and where
this fraternity congregate it can be safely put
down that all the money of the country is
concentrating at the same point. Large
crowds nightly assemble in the saloons to
play and watch others win and lose money
Faro, rondo. monte, chuck-luck old sledge.
seyen-up and draw-poker have many votaries
Some men find it perfectly easy matter to
raise money to gamble with who find it utterly
impossible to settle grub or store bills"
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16

STRANGE II TRUE.--It was reported on the
streets. last evening. that nm effort would be
made to throw Reno precinct out on account
OF intormalities on the part of tho Judges and
Inspectors. IL is charged, we know not with
how much truth, that the Board Just emptied
all the ballots from the ballot box upon the
table, and allowed outsiders to handle the bal.
lots: If any such thing occurred IL would
doubtless be sufficient cause for DISTINGUISHING
the citizens Of Reno. We are under the i'm
preston, however, that this report has been
greatly exaggerated. To throw out Reno
would defeat Pogg, elect Rock beyond porad.
venture, defeat Harris. IL tho Appeal is right
in giving Clayton 100 majority in Douglas
and Ormsby counties, beat Thompson. probn-
oiy: and might form the turning point on the
ton for precinct officers, cqunlizo Bowker's
temper and restore him to health and con-
tinue Edwards in the Office Of Constable. In
fact the throwing out of this election pre-
cinct would raise the devil generally .-Reno
Crescent, 1911. .......
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16
The Northern Pacific Railroad.

The surveyors Of the Northern Pacific Rail.
road, who lately returned from an exploration
of the proposed route up Salmon river, report
against the route, and there is now some talk
of bringing the railroad down Snake river
Mr.. Howard, of the Legislature, recently ar.
rived from North Idaho, and .he Statesman
says of conversation its editor had with him
"Mr. Howard says that it is utterly impossi
bic for the North Pacific railroad over to be
built through the north part of this Territory.
and tue engineers who went through Idaho
county on the proposed route have reported
it totally impracticablo. Mr.. Howard also
gives IL as his opinion. in which Mr.. Clark
concurs that If the North Pacific or any other
railroad shall traverse the Snake river valley
and touch this point, that Boise City will q,
once become the depot of supply for nearly
all the northern part Of the Territory. The
distance from Placeryillos but 100 miles, and
the country affords one Of the best routes for
a wagon road, and is all Of il either good min.
ing grazing or farming land. There are al
ready two considerable mining camps this side
Of Salmon river" .
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16

SAMBo IN THE AscESDASr.-Iti in understood
that there are three Radical negroes elected 10
Congress from South Carolina, says the En-.
amner, while Philadelphia jet-black barber.
holds a seat on the Supreme Bench. II ia
said now that the negroes intend to press the
claims OF this negro Judge, vhilom barber
for United States Supreme Judge, vice Justice
Greer. OF course Grant can not resist the
wishes Of so large and respectable part OF
MS constituents. without the negro vote
there would be no Radical party at the south.
-COlusd Sun.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16
The Next Congress.

Matters are Fighting themselves in the
House Of Representatives. The two-thirds
rule will disappear after the 4th of next
month. The majority of the Administration
party has been cut down by the late elections
TO about 25-perhaps still less. These Re
publicans, If closely combined. can still rule
the House, but not with the tyranny of past
sessions. 1t will be better for the country.
The powerful maiorities under the leadership
of bold, inscriptions men, are dangerous
and destructive to the best interests of the
people. powerful minority has q whole
some effect in checking unnecessary, lawless
and corrupt legislation. The Republican ma
jority has been for many years too large for
it's own good. It sowed the seeds of the
whirlwind which is now sweeping the Repub-
lican party awny.
There are indications that coalition may
be formed ut the next session for the election
of q speaker, between the Democratic mem
bers and the Free Trade Republicans of the
West. Whether or not it be formed for the
election of officers, it will certainly exist on
the question Of the tariff bill. which will
again como up for revision. The high-thriff-
ties are going to tho wall.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16

HUMBoLDr COUSTY.-Bradley has over 100
majority in Humboldt; Stamply, for State
Controller, $50; Judge Berry, for District
Judge, 10; McBeth, for Senator, ID; westfall
(ReP.), for Sheriff, 200; WARREN (Rep.). for
County Clerk, about the same-so says re-
cent letter. The Silver State says the lsgisla-
tive ticket is carried entire, one Senator and
three Assenblymen, the hold-over Senator
being Democrat also.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16

Ana In accordance with law, and All order of il,e
Board OF Trustees made on the 29;h dag Of September
1870 80 many shares 81 each parcel Of said stock as
may be necessary, will be sold At public auction NJ
inc saosrO0m uf Maurice bore 4 Co. No. g27 Mont.
R"ncry street, Sau Francisco, the lsth iay Of No
I'nbor. 1870. Mt tho hour Of II o'clock A. NJ 81 said
dny, TO Iay said delinquent assessment thereon 10
gcthcr with costs Of advertising and rTpcnscs 81 saIc
7. II. MiNGARD. SECRETARY.
Once. 200 Front street san Fr,ttrisrT Cal
Advertising charges. 90 each certificate IChargc
Tor this Advertisement. sJ5 OOl uIG.1w
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16

The PREDICTION AND THE REsULT.--A short
time before the election We made tho follow
ing estimate Of the vote In Eastern Nevada:
1--WE are confident that Bradley's majority
here will not fall short Of 1875, and will prob
ably reach $50. Humboldt will give nearer
100 than 81 majority. Lincoln county, in
stead Of Il, will go nearer 2l0 Democratic
majority, il not considerably more. Bradley
is likely TO leave the eastern counties with
about 600 majority. Unless Tritlo can over.
come this in the west. his defeat is inevitable"
Some Of our contemporaries thought the fore
going very eStravagant, but the result shows
that the estimate was on the whole. not far
ont Of the way, and generally lower than the
returns. Lincoln county's vote was lighter
than anticipated, owing TO some local mining
difficulties, Notwithstanding this, Bradlcys
majority cost Of the Sink Of the Humboldt is
nearly 700.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16

EsMERALDA.--Tho Gold Hill News il in
doubt about the vote Of Esmernldn county. A
letter from Aurora, dated the 10th, claims the
county Republican by 30 majority. based on
partial returns; bu. tho editor understands
that telegram was received ut Carson on the
evening Of the l3th, Sitting that all tho re-.
turns were In, and that tho Democrats had
carried tho county by small majority.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

N"IltE - HEREBY GIVES, THAT THE PART.
a b'iHh'p heretofore existing and known ~ tho
htln OF Reliance Bunucman, ~ this dissolved 10y
mutual consent The business will bc continued by
y DEFIANCE, who will settle ni ncCDipta of the late
hrm Of Defiance Dunncmau.
n. DEFIANCE.
Mountain City, octobt 20, 1870. mis-
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16

The owyhee Avalanche says Chariot stock
has gone mp to sos per share, and thinks il
will go up to 500 within 30 days Ida FL
more is also looking up, and about 400 tons
will be taken out this month that will Weld
between $40 and $50 per ton.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16

Washington dispatch of the 4th says the
following officers have been removed from duty
as Superintendent of Indian Affairs: Colonel
d. Floyd Jones, Idaho; Major Henry Douglas,
Nevada Major W. Clinton, New Mexico;
Captain Faurotte, Utah.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16

THE Tucson Citizen" is the title Of a new
paper in Arizona, published by John WATSON,
formerly of the Owyhee Avalanche, and after
wards Of the Winnemucca Argent Wasson
is now Surveyor General of that Territory.
with Tucson for his headquarters.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16

THE Eureka Sentinel j. satisfied that Nc
vada Is IA Democratic state, aud that II great
change must take place either In the opinions
of the people. or q change of iphubitqpts, or
y will 40 tCmaiu," ..... ........
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16

WouhIHin tIty NIning tOmpnny-I,OCn-
ton 81 mine, Cope District, Elko County, state o,
Nevada -
NOTiCE.-Therc are delinquent upon the following
described stock, on account of assessment levied
on the twenty day Of September 1870 Tho sew
cTa amounts set opposite the names Of tho rcspc.tyc
aharphnllnra. fnllmMH.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-16
COLD hUNCHns
Mountain CITY Mining cnmnnnr-Ln.n-

Always kept the stand for tho wants Of my PATRONS
niGtf
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-01-07

IN Philadelphia they propose to
improve their water facilities, and i'm
pose the tax on improved real estate
alone, according to valuation. This
is a small matter in that city, and the
principle of it operates more equally,
and is fairer every way, than
that Of our own NicOlsOn pavement,
which throws the heaviest part of the
burden on the unimproved part of
real estate. Yet the Philadelphia
Age says Of their new project, "there
is a reptile in il of huge proportions.
Ordinances should be drawn to touch
all men alike, and not framed to pro-
tect certain interests. There is far too
much jObbing and specializing in Coun-
els, and some day we will strip the
mask off Of certain me in both
branches, and show how they open
and pave streets and do other acts to
benefit sections of the city in which
they own property" There is much
in this secret. We have observed, as
a remarkable fact here, that the most
earnest advocates Of the Nicolson tax
in our Board Of Aldermen, were those
from the new wards, where property
wholly escapes taxation on the front
foot principle. We hope our new
Board will never be guilty Of a SINH
lar atrOcity, let the Legislature author
ize what it may.