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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-10-19
POLITICAL DISCUSSION.

AH
Messrs. Fitch and Kendall, Republi-
can and Democratic candidates for
Congress- will have a discussion In
Gold Hill ON Thursday evening, by
mutual agreement, As will b seelrby
the following correspondence, pub
llshed In the Carson appeal Of yester-
day. Everybody "and his wife " will
be present, as It will doubtless be the
finest political talk ever heard in the
State OF Nevada-both gentlemen be-
Ing eloquent and instructive speakers.
Music, bonfires, Examinations, and the
thunder Of artillery will be part Of the
attractions Of the evening. Here Is
the correspondence:
CARSON, October II, 1870.
Hon. Thomas Eitch-My Dear Sir: ! have
been authorized BY c. W. Kendall to accept, on
his behalf. your invitation to meet you IN Joint
discussion Of the political issues between the
two parties at the following places at which You
have appointments to address the people, to-
glnia City, Friday, October 2lst; Genoa, satur-
day, October 22d.
Nr. Kendall fnds Il impossible to change his
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. than a. aboye-to con-
form to yours, at this stage OF the campaign. ON
account Of having already spoken at places at
trust the above VIII meet your convenience,
and that you win, at the earliest moment. al.
wise me OF your acQuieecence in the anne, that
I may advise Mr. Kendall, who speaks At Aurora
Your o6edient servant,
EvH2
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-10-19
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION.

THE TINE FOR THE REGISTRATION OF
L the names Of the qualified electors IN Day.
be held on the 9Th day Of November, 4. I. 1870,
for the county Of Lyon, win expire At O'Clock
}, r.. on the 10Th day Of October, 1870.
A. n. NcCABH, Registry Agent.
Dayton, October !, 1870. o1.td
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-10-19
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION.

THE TIME FOR THE REGISTRATION OF
L the names OF the qualified electors In Silver
City Precinct, prior TO the general election. 10
be held on the 8th day Of November, \. D. 1870.
for the county Of Lyon, will expire At 9 O'Clock
2. H., on the 10th day Of October, 1870.
W. 8. BoUTON, Registry Agent:
Silver Citv. October 1. 1910. Ol.td
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-10-19

PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
OF THE UNION REPUBLICAN
PARTY OF NEVADA.
The New York herald., 1870-07-23
WAR NEWS BY MAIL.
What Paris Says Of the War.
From Galignani's Messenger, July

IRON GallgnallS messenger, July 9.l
The members OF the left centre met the evening
before last at the Grand Hotel to concert on the at
tde TO be taken In the face OF present events. The
memDers assembled formally engaged TO dfUuige no
fhing or ,rhdt might take place. However, 1t is
known that Count Daru, who spoke first, warm v
upheld the line of conduct pursued by the govern
meut
Mr. Buffet was more moderate in his language.
Inc deputies OF thei Picard group met yesterday
at the Palas Bourbon with the same object as the
left centre. The original intention was to present q
motion in favor of peace, but after some discussion
the matter was deferred until Sunday.
ave have reason to beeve,n says the R1trie,
ba all the Powers take the veliest interest in the
Prusso Spanish incident, evince q warm sympathy
for France and are acting as wen at Madrid us at
Berlin TO lead TO the withdrawal Of the objection
able candidature, which Is the personal creation
of Marshal Prm and C0urt Bismarck. TIE former
had spoken OF it several hlmes In the Cortes as q
matter OF little consequence and to divert opinion
from other subjects; but for about year there has
been a very active secret negotiation between him
and tie Count. In the course OF that proceeding the
Marshal several times stated that being able to dis
pose of 200 votes, he would get whom he chose
named It was only when all was agreed upon that
he laid the matter before his colleagues, who &C.
cepted his ideas, but not with 80 much warmth as
he displayed. . 40
seemed to prevail on "Wednesday In the Sale Ges Pas
Perdus are IN much less force. A teegraphlc des-
patch 1t Is said has been received from the Berlin
Cabinet, stating that the Prussian government, no
more than that Of France had any information Of the
The New York herald., 1870-07-23
PRUSSIA.

National Consolidation S0uth-Bavsria ssin
the UniOn"--Steam Communication with
America Suspendcd-Ri0t in Cologne -Ncu-
trial Proposition 10 France for the Baltic.
BERLIN. July 22--6 +. NJ.
The King OF Prussia recently notified the Bavarian
government that according TO the treaty he intended
TO assume control of the army OF the last named
Power, er,bodying II In the Third corps. Bavaria
Immediately assented aud forwarded congratula-
tons to the 1ian King ana issued patriotic
exhortatiOn to The army
The North Germ los announce the suspension
OF the steamer service to America
Prussia proposed TO France to guarantee the neu
tralty OF the Baltic for purposes OF trade during the
war, but France refused to agree.
The Prusslan forces are FRIDAY forenoon sti con.
centratng at CObentz.
There has been a street riot In Cologne caused by
the advance IN the price OF provisions.
The rate OF discount In Berlin is at twenty per cent
South Germany Will, 1t is said, abandon Prussia
the first reasonable opportunity which may present
English advices from the scene OF war indicate that
the Prussans viii adopt defensive line from Cob
entz along the Rhine
Minister Bismarck and General MOitke are equally
confident, and are unreserved IN their predictions Of
success.
The New York herald., 1870-07-23
what the British Aristocrncy say.

From the London Court Journal, July 81
Some weeks since we made political forecast
with regard to the meeting Orte Russian ana Frus-
sian rulers at Ems, and lind this week our cOnvc-
tiOns completely confirmed, while the world at large
Is rather startled al the aspect OF things We never
which assured u.s. upon its honor that there was
nothing more In the meeting at Ems than the
rangement OF marriage; nor did we place credence
in the "Up0n our word. 1t Is all about
ROumanla:" neither did we regard the
veracity Of u gentlemanlv political scribe the
assurance that Schleswig- -Hosteln was the matter
to be discussed ut the German watering place. The
last item, to our thinking had been for long time
past quite set at rest In the mind OF Count Bismarck
So much diplomatic movement, such secrecy and
such important meetings were, In our estimation, to
Giving proof OF the feasibility of our reasoning from
papable evidence, we distinctly traced the intrigue
at Ems to design against Austria, pointing
out the necessity for GRIPPING the action OF
France In the first place. In order to be successful.
What does this announcement OF the intention
to place Prince Leopold OF HOhenzollern on the
throne Of Spain signifyP Assuredy the required
crlppling OF the action OF France Count Bismarck
has not, as all our contemporaries assert, calcu-
lated upon the advantages which will accrue to Prlis.
Sa BY having Prussian Gordon stretched round
the French frontier This is gain that practical
man like the Count would not run great risk to
obtain. The yield from such trouble In the
sowing would be but o poor and vision
ary one to him. Prince Leopold OF Hohen-
zolern, once on the throne OF Spain. might
remember Prussia with gratitude for year; we
have heard OF Instances In history or such stretch
OF royal memory; but two years would be far too
much to rely upon, and In three years Spain might
be expected, " TIE Instgaon oi IT. three years old
The New York herald., 1870-07-23
HE WARM WEATHER
Ten Gases Of surstroke Yesterda y-None or
Them Fatal.

Ten Cases Of surstroke Yestcrday-None or
Them Fatal.
The following cases OF sunstroke occurred IN this
city yesterday
Thomas Carlisle OF 46 South street, Williamsburg
found corner OF Maiden lane ana Nassau street.
Taken home.
John NJ. Ollendorfer tea broker, 9l Wal! street,
Frustrated at his Office. Taken home.
Virginia Jones, colored, OF staten Island found
foot OF Dey street. Sent 10 Bellevue Hospital.
Daniel Herring, Of 33s East Twenty second street.
found In Foriy-1rst street and Lexington avenue
Taken nome.
Peter Whalen, no residence, found in Mott street
and taken into l29 Mott street aud cared for.
James Weaver OF 53s Greenwich street, prostrated
while working on pier ~ North river. Taken home
Frederick Eberln OF 402 East Fourteenth street,
Taken homc
Louis Ebern, OF l23 Stanton street. Taken home.
Edward Williamson. Of 81 Bowery. Recovered
and went nome.
George T. Riggs, OF Macon. Ca, stopping az the st.
Nicholas Hotel, found on Broadway aud taken
home.
The following cases OF "sudden DEATH were yes
terday reported by CorOners Keenan, and Schirmer'-
Elizabeth Lewis, forty years, loo orchard street.
Timothy Scanlon, thirty years. Ireland, died sud-
denly atthe Eighth precinct police alton
Christian VorDernlian, No 4O7 Seventh avenue.
The New York herald., 1870-07-23

petition which rs TO enter Prussia through Den
mark.
The Gdrde Mobile OF France have been called out
Tor active duty. None OF the men are allowed TO
procure substitutes.
The Journal O0ctel publishes series OF regula-
tons for the Gdrds Mobile.
IL IL reported In Parts-ten O'Clock, night-that
the Prussian army has fallen back ana taken mp q
defensive position between COblentz ami Mayence,
but the report Is contradIcted.
despatch from Berne says the Swiss govern
ment has forbidden the expectation of cereals and
horses
General Leb9uf Major General of the Army, left
Paris to-day for the 'front.' II is said that the Empe-
win go Tomorrow but'his departure Is not GER
tain.
A report of the death OF General Douay, by apo.
plexy is contradcted.
proclamation from The Emperor to the French
people is expected to appear on Sunday.
The French manifesto to the Germans viii follow,
and WIN be introduced into Germany by way Of
Italy.
The New York herald., 1870-07-23

none are impregnable, as has been stated by
some newspapers. In fact the principal strength
OF the city lies In Ehrenbrcitsten (nonor's broad
st0nel, a village and fortress situated on large rock
which towers above everyt nDg for miles around. It
Is termed the Gibraltar OF the Rhine and certainly
a most formidable position. On three sides II Is
absolutely imprcgnabc to assault, but on the north
west II Is comparatively exposed. It's weakness here
is apparent at a glance and efforts have been made
to repair IL by the construction OF three lines
OF deiences, all of which must DE stormed
before an enemy can enter the fortress.
Nevertheless 1t Ia possible that artillery massed on
these works could render them untenable. Four
hundred heavy guns are mounted In the fortress,
and these sweep the Rhine IN all directions ana tho
road TO Nassau. On the top OF the rock Is great
platform which serves as parade ground and which
covers large arched csterns, supplied with
water by springs without the walls, ana ca
pabe of containing three years. supply
OF tne liquid. There is also a we, sunk
400 feet IN the rock, communicating with the Rhine
In 1794 Coblenz proper was taken by The French
alter desperate resistance. Ehrenbrestein,
which the same nation had failed TO capture IN 1885.
although Vauban himself directed the operations,
held out until 1896, when II was compelled 10 snr.
render, the garrison having been reduced 10 stava-
tion. Cats ana horses were eaten by the
beseged during the last days. 1t is hardly
possible that any attempt VIII he made
by the French 10 take Coblenz by direc, attack.
nank movement TO drive the Prussians from ibe
place viii doubtless be made. We should not omit
to state that after the peace OF Lunevie the French
blew up Ehrenbreitstein on evacuating IT. but 1t is
now considered to be stronger than ever.
Mayence we shall give a sketch of at another time
At and around Cobenz centres public interest
which, however, may be wholly removed by move
III ent OF the French toward the river Main.
The New York herald., 1870-07-23

The Fight at FOrbach-Prussia's New Position
in the FieId-French Cruisers Active--Ar-
rest Of War C0rrespondent-The BclIiger.
ent Forces.

in the Ficla-French Cruisers Active--Ar-
rest Of "a War q Corresp0ndcnt-The BelIiger.
ent Forces.
LONDON, July 22-Evening.
The following details of the affair at ForDach,
which has been variously reported battle and
a skirnish between customs patrol are published
here to-day
Two regiments OF French huzzars and body OF
Uhlans German troops commonly armed with
lances), met on the frontier. The French nimcdi-
atey made preparations to receive an attack.
At length one Of the Uhlans came forward.
The French allowed him to approach, regarding
him as a deserter or expecting pariey
On coming near, the Uhlan fred al the cont
mander OF the French, missed his mark, turned and
fled amid q shower Of bullets.
LONDON, July 22-EveDing.
Adyices have been received here to the eject
that the Prussisn troops have retired from their
position between Luxembourg ana the Palatina,e,
and are now inassing between Coblentz and May
ence.
The news from The seat OF war received during
the afternoon was not important. No reports OF
engagements other than those already forwarded
were received either here at Paris
A Tyne collier. on arriving at Newcastle to-day
reported having been fired upon by French cruisers
at sea.
According TO the London Da,iy Ne,cs the war
respondent OF the London Times was arrested on
Wednesday at Metz by the French authorities, on
suspicion OF being Prussian spy. He was thrown
into prison and kept there all night. The day
he was sent out of the French lines.
telegram from Plymouth dated to-day in that
port, says:-
The steamship Holsatia, Of the Hamburg American
line from New York, arrived at this port safely at
noon to-day. 1t is not yet known whether she VIII
proceed to Hamburg. IL will be remembered
report published yesterday that French frigate
was cruising about Eddystone Lighthouse, and IL
was supposed she was waiting to intercept the HOl.
satia The officers OF the latter steamer make no
mention or having been disturbed.
Austria not arnng, the belligerents begin with
about quarter Of a million OF men each The
French have already been made soldiers by their
recent service in Africa, while the Prussans are
mere militia. France puts an army In the field,
Prussia only an armed people.
The New York herald., 1870-07-23
IHE WAR FEELING IN WASHINGTON.


Refusal OF France tn Exempt German Stenn,-
ers from Seizure-NeutrBiity Of Turkey
GeraRu Meeting in Baltimore.
WASHINGTON. July %, 1870.
Tie follow ing was teegraphed to our Minister at
Paris
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, July I6 1870
To WAsHBURNE, Minister, Paris:--
The government and people OF the United states
and Hamburg and New York for postal comm,Inca-
tions with Europe under ARRANGEMENTS with the
United States Post ONCE. Inquire whether In the
event OF a war with North Germany these steamers
VIII be exempt from capture. Report by cable.
Fish.
The following is the reply by cablc:--
To FISH, Washington
The government refuses to exempt the North Ger
man steamers from capture except those at sea- lg-
norant OF the war, winch may enter French ports.
WASHBURNE, PARIS.
Received, $3.50 7. NJ, July "a, 1870.
The State Department to-day received Official In
formation from Constantinople that the re.
ports that Turkey has placed Or intends
to place her army and navy on a
war footing are totally uniounded, the Sublime
Porte having decided 10 maintain strict neutrality
n any conflicts that may grow out OF existing Euro
pean complications.
The German mass meeting in Baltimore tonight
to express sympathy with Prussia large and en-
thusasic. Speeches were made by Senator Schurz,
ADDRESS TO the German people assuring them OF
their support, &c, was adopted. Senator Schurzs
speech was enthusiastically received. The different
singing societies. Turner associations, &C., were
present in large numbers.
The New York herald., 1870-07-23
SPAIN.
prim and the HoheuzolIerns-Se. e..rali.y.

Prim and the enz0llerns-Neutraiity.
MADRID, July 22-Evening.
1t lis reported to-day, on good authority, that GEN
eral Prm lately met Prince Leopold OF Hohenzol-
lern on the Franco Spanish frontier.
The Paris Aonitea, ministerial organ In It's issue
to-day says, 1T Is not true that Spain has concluded
an alliance with France. Spain will remain nel-
tral.v
Perties here have sought TO excite the populace
against France, without effect. They attempted to
create hostile demonstration in front CT the French
embassy, but failed.
Spain is firm for nenrality
The New York herald., 1870-07-23
THE WAR FEELING IN THE CITY.
The Excitement Dying Out or Hanging Fire.
Waiting for Battle-The Bulls in
Wall Street Casting Their Horns,

AS for the condition OF public opinion In the city
at the present moment no better explanation can
be given than the answer OF the experienced show.
man to an inquiring youth--"You pays your money
and you taxes your choice" Everything IL, to q
certain extent in suspense. Everybody is awaiting
the things thatare to come, and nobody knows what
these things are going TO be- Hence everybody IN 3
chance to believe In his own peculiar rosecolored
appearance Of events and nobody fears OF being dis
appointed
THERE Is A LULL BEFORE THE STORM,
ays the Old uroverb. and in 80 far as we may DC
The New York herald., 1870-07-23
WAS IT A JOB?

At a meeting OF the Newark Common Council, held
last evening. Mayor Records message vetoing the
ordinance in relation to the paving OF South Broad
street was read. The Mayors chief point OF
objection to signing the ordinance was the vague
and careless manner In which 1t was framed. lt
simply spoke OF wooden pavement, without desg-
Mating which of the patents Tor when contracts
were solicited. The veto WAS the occasion Of some
tall talk Of rather nelegant Character on the part
Of the City Fatherh-
The New York herald., 1870-07-23
SWITZERLAND.

Frontier 'Rcctiication'' Towards Italy.
PARIS, July %, 1870.
II is reported here to-day that Switzerland ha s
asked permission TO occupy Chahlais, the most
northern province OF Savoy, on the Lake OF Geneva,
claiming that. by the Trs~ty Of Vienna, it is ner
right so 10 DO. The Aonite,,r lofTclaD says, how
ever that tins movement on the part OF switzerland
Is not confirmed.
The New York herald., 1870-07-23

before the storm. there most certainly s lull now.
great battle mas been expected and none has yet
been fought and people begin TO feel as IL they had
been invited 10 game wnere the gameslcrs were
missing.
WHOSE FAULT Is IT?
To answer this question would take more words
than the space allotted to this arucle could hold
Yet Is but reasonable assume that the cable
pears some responsibility. "A thins OF lifen and
yet dead It speaks and answers 10 the touch OF who
ever may nave IL under control. LIcess itself, it
gives utteganca only 20 the thoughts wishes. hopes
or beliefs OF him VINO 1t Tor his purposes.
Hence there We're dispatches sent over this very
cable which gratiiied
FRENCH
+ ance, the Bayarilns viii loin In The war apansL
La P'tsSe. Oiher dispatches ef, rece we'd when
were evidently coined 10 tickle 'he palate OF
ThE GERMANS.
There II no other explanation Tor the story OF 4
slngle Germal no sem tn arm "a with lance.
frightening TWO regiments OF French hlssirs Ar
these announcements or the .ca Iei oycrsAot their
marx, however, because neither the Frenci. the
Germans believed one word o either.
THE GOLD ROOM
was rather excited, because the bulls had lost their
power. Fiyeiwenties went up in Europe, and. Us a
matter OF course gold went down on this SIDE, and
those who Specua ed on "A So above the highest
point n reached this week weie adly disappointed.
The ''bears' of The market reapei some illt,e con-
ISOLATION from The announc men mat
THE BREMEN 81 EAMEKS
had been Withdrawn Tor the 81, sent and fIOIn ms
u was judged as IA TACT tnat me Frenci navy were
uppermost and tle frussian navy "nowhcrc.n Stili
TINS discouraging news did not interfere with te
waflihe pfopcn lilies o number oI Germans, Who
throngcd The Office OF the
rn NORTH GERMAN CONSUL,
expecting TO get free passage and An officers com
mssion. QuIte many of these applicants had their
'papcrs'' with them TO show tlaC tney ha1 served
as he1tenan's. captains or MAJORS IN NE Union
To deny that who Was Iieuten-
ant on ile Union slde IN the late
The New York herald., 1870-07-23

Frank Daily, a man forty-six years OF age ana
resident of Northwest street. Paters n, died yester
day morning from the effects OF bling overneated.
DAILY was night watchman IN Mayor Ryle's SIN mill
The New York herald., 1870-07-23
BELGIUM.

British Fleet Expected.
ANTWERP, july 22, 1870.
An English fleet Is expected at the mouth or the
Scheldt, and pilots waiting there 10 conduct It
TO a safe anchorage.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13

A WHITE MAN MURDERED BY Ne
Gno.-We learn that write man named
Lowry, who resides in Monroe county, w
Va, while GU his way from Charleston,
met up with a negro man by the name of
Lee Hale. who was on his way to Virginia
and who was out of money, and, at the
instance of Lowry, accompanied him on
his way home until the night of the 29th
ultimo. when near Shady Spring. in Ra.
leigh county, Lowry encampel for the night,
the negro watched his opportunity, and
when be discovered that Lowry was asleep,
struck him over the head with a billet OF
wood. cut his throat, and then lihed his
pockets of his pocket-book, which con
taiaed the small sum of four dollars in
currency, for which. it seems that the ne
gro took Lowry's life. The murderer was
arrested on Saturday night last at the
Narrows of New River, and taken to I'm
ion, Monroe county. where he was con6a-
ed in jail to await trial The negro for
merly belonged to the late Isaac Hale, OIL
this county, and worked in Pearisburg
since the war with James Hobock as, a
carpenter. He was negro of very bad
character, and ought to have been hung
years ago. earisbyrg Gazette.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13
Proceedings OF Congress.

REAssEMBLING OF CoNeREss. -Pursuau t
to adjournment. both houses of Congress y
rea.sem5lel on the TO- There was quo
rum in each branch The bill for the ad-
mission of Virginia was taken up and an
exciting debate ensuel, without any con-
clusion being arrived at
In the House joint resolution was
introduced declaring til State of Virginia
entitled to representation in Congress. =
This resolution led to an exciting debate
and various dilatory motions ensued. A
demand was made and carried for the pre-
vious question, but subsequently reconsid
arad-yeas rs. nays 76-tbe Speaker
giving the casting vote in the negative.
The Speaker subsequently changed bis
vote. aud the House then refused. by a
vote Of II to 81, to order the main ques.
ton on the joint resolution. Il was then
laid over under the rules.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13
TIE EXPRESS RoBR.

The EXPRESS ROBBERY No Robbery AT
ALL The Missing Bonds are found
During the past week there has been con
siderable talk in relation to the missing
ola package of $50, 500 in United States
bonds sent from the Boston office of
Adams Express Company to the Treasur Y
Depart pent. which was received in the
Office of the company here on Sunday ID
instant, and not deli rered. Although the
officers Of the company made every effort
to ascertain what had become of it without
success. they we're almost certain that
there was no larceny. but other officers Of
the company considered it proper to notify
the banks. and therefore circular was
issued for the purpose of protecting them
selves. The Office was ransackel from top
to bottom. and nothing revealed until yer
terday, when Mr. Voss, who has charged
,sf the money department, in putting away
in the safe the matter received from the
New YorS messenger, found that there
was an obstruction in one of the lower
compartments. and on examination found
the missing packag,, which being about !
OF an inch in thickness and inches 10y 10.
fitted the top of the compartment so nicely
that l.. vas with difficulty taken out. This
discovery vas the matter of much con
graduation a,n,.,ng the employees of the
company. and this morning the package
was sent to the Treasury Washington
STIR, January TO-