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The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05
THE ELKO INDEPENDENT.
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY S, 1870.

PR1soskRs IN THE CoUNrI JAM.-Deputy
Sheriff Craighead furnishes us with the fol-
lowing list of prisoners incarcerated in the
county Jail, and discharged therefrom, during
the month of january, together with the Of
lenses with which they are charged:
Thomas Hefferman, assault, with intent to
commit murder; Martin Barrett, assault and
battery; NJ. MCGOWAN, disturbing the peace
Henry Norton, poisoning animals; o. +.
Brown, disturbing the peace; John King, dis
turbing the peace; Jos. Lindsay, murder;
Ed Cage, murder; Steve Johnson, disturbing
the peace; NJ. Hall, disturbing the peace;
Jno. w. Wallace, petit larceny; three Chna.
men, for carrying concealed weapons; Chas.
Jones, murder; Robt. West, disturbing the
peace; w. Phubbs, grand larceny; Eli Glib
son. grand larceny; j. G. Smith. grand larce-
ny; Susie Raper, grand larceny; w. q. Mar
tin, assault; Jos. Sibley, disturbing the peace
John Corbett, perjury; w. o. Colburn, dis
turbing the peace; Dan. Pendergrast, assault
and battery.
The prisoners discharged during the month
were NJ. MCGOWAN, JAS. Sibley, John King,
o. T. Brown, NJ. Wall. John Corbett, two
Cinnamon. John w. Wallace Steve johnson,
Henry Norton, Martin Barrett, W. o. Col
burn, Chas. Jones, Robt. West, Vim. Phubbs,
and Jno. G. Smith.
There are now remaining in Jail, JOS. Lind
say, Ed Cage, Eli Gibson, Susie Raper Thos.
Hefferman, one Chinaman, Dan. Pendergrast
and W. G.. Martin.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

GoISG AFTER PRIzE AND BADLY SoLD.-On
"Wednesday last, Wells. Fargo d Co. sold ont
the effects of the late Pacific Union Express
Company in this town at public auction
During the sale package nicely done up,
was offered, which the crowd were informed
contained picture of jackson. IL was attrac-
tive III appearnnce and pretty to look at,
and was started at respectable figure, and
finally knocked down To Colonel Moore. The
Colonel IL highly esteemed for his many So
cial qualities, but noted as n rampant dcvotee
though great udmirer of Old Hickory
at the shrine Of the Black Deity one of the
kind who thinks the white race can not rule
this country without the assistance Of the
Congo from the tangled wild wood and Jun
giles Of Africa. Tie carried of the prize and
made haste To ge into the Cosmopolitan to
ascertain Its contents. On tearing open the
wrapper, hr discovered that he was the pos
SCISSOR Of the picture Of StOnewall Jack
son. II was the wrong jackson. 1t was
more than las could stand, particularly AS
the crowd was boistcrous at his disappoint-
ment He cavorted, and swore that the thing
WAS put up on him. and will never forgive
Fargo's boys. The Colonel will never again
goit blind for fiat take" especially at a
public auction. He poked the picture into
the fire, treated, and left the house "A wiser,
but mndder man than when lie entered it.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

Coon pom RAILROAD DIrrmCr - e-;srs
Brondhend, Cloud, GiiIc.i and EdgorIy came
III from Railroad district this week Vel have
seen several very fine specimens brought in
by them from number of the lodges of that
district. The rock from the South Fork mine
Is argentifeTous galenh, assaying as high as
two hundred dollars per ton. Ore from The
Mountain View mine assays about two hun
'dred and fifty dollars per ton; pieces are
spangled with native silver. The Snow Drop
and Orphan Boy are copper lodges, going
about hity-eight per cent. in copper. The
Edgcrly ledge is composed of copper and silver
The latter ledge will soon bc developed, Us par
Tics VIII commence work thereon next week
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

BASE BrIILoS.-Thc following is a correct
statement of the amount Of bnsc bullion ship
ped by rail u San Francisco from this station
during the first three days Of the present
month, ns furnished 10y T.. +. Gerald the Cen.
trail Pacific Railroad Company 5 agent:
Feb. LIST, 10y Whitney & Co., To- Bank of Cal
iiornin, 7,OGO lbs; TO Hall & Charles. 5000
lbs. Feb. ID, Ia Bank Of California, 1920
lbs; total, 81, $50 lbs.
Feb. 3D. by ID. w. Earl, to J. Valley a Co.,
'32'9O6 lbs; to Fusior ~ Son, 1882 lbs. total,
40, 1873 lbs.
Total shipments from Feb. LIST to 3D., "A, GGs
pounds.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

NsrT or THE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT or
ScHooLs.-Dr. Hudson, the County Super
intendcnt of Public Schools, is in town, and
yesterday visited the public school in this
place. The Trustees and several visitors were
also present. Yhe Doctor made "A very inter
csting address To- the children and parents
present. paying high compliment TO the
abilities az che principal, Mr. Flint, and his
assistant, Miss Burke. Short addresses were
also made by the Trustees and come Of the
gentlemen proseut Pr. Hudson is entitled
10 much credit for his zeal ami ability mani
tested in tho cuisc of education. He visited
the school Tt Carlin dErng the week, and will
proceed TO goAao in few days
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

WHAT chEra--An cities on the Pseine coast have
had their "whAt Cheer House." and Riio also ha.
fa'orte establishment bearing that euphonious name
under the PROFESSIONALLY CT George Ersbury who viii
soon ger men from the receipts of his house He fur.
nishes Dis table In such wholesome manner I'm such
an and which Is nicely cooked that the
hh.A Nnser Is continually crowded with a rush of
people. 7. $. Douglas assisted by two other ,rn,,
men, are untrtng In their efforts to please every one
puring the month Of January this house dst.ense,i
nine thousand ak hundred and ten meal, 10 ne nnh
hc which Is certainly good showing
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

HOTEL Al RAILROAD DIsTRIcT.-S. NJ. Camp
bell has opened hotel at the mouth of Dew
lis Gate canyon, Railroad district, and is pre-
pared to give rest to the weary, feed to the
hungry aud drink 20 the thirsty. Mr. Camp
bell has good, warm stables, plenty Of hay
and barley, and Will make it comfortable and
pleasant to all who may favor him with call.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

Flour ron WHITE PISy.-McI,,osh &.
Barclay shipped TO White Pine. durina M
Wbi,no OF January, 200 barrels Of -four, and
whitney y Co... during tho same period zoo
barrels. Both houses have also sb;n,,od y
large amount Of barley. This would Ia"I 40
II there was no danger of the Poeonipnors
starving ont this Spring. PPeiS
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

VALENTINES, to reach the Eastern States in
season. should be mailed at once. Call at the
Postofhee, next door to Wells, Fargo a. Co.,
ElkO and see the new and beautiful ones that
arrived yesterday, Magic and conversation
cards, scented satchels, diaries for 1870, al
buns, etc. Eastern pictorials are now selling
for twenty-five cents at Brooks News Depot.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

NOSE HsISEs is continually adding some
thing to his fine cabinet. Among the late ac-
QUESTIONS is a South American vampire bat,
measuring sixteen inches from the tips of its
wings. This creature is much dreaded in
South America, as its fangs are poisonous.
1t was presented to Nose by Colonel sutterly,
who secured 1t In Virginia City some two
years ago, direct FROM South America.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

OPrESHEIMEE Co. are selling dry goods
to ladies at San Francisco prices. Before 60
ing elsewhere, call and examine their man.
moth stock of clothing which they are dis
posing of at great sacrifice. 1t is said that
they are selling cheaper than any other house
i'll town.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

Col. ST. CLAIR DENVER returned few days
ago from the lower country, having visited
Virginia City and San Francisco during his
trip He says Elko county stands well in the
public estimation, and there is no doubt that
large emigration from Western Nevada and
California will turn their steps this way in the
Spring.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

eTAoNo.-IIill Beachey started Jim Mv4rs
o, " ioStook tho Cope road with horses and
vel Vel on Thursday last. BY tho first Of tho
and AZ the ha nno viii be running regularly.
No mn, aso pretty good there will probably bo
Momn," moro oppsntrnc'ions in tho regular travel 10
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

SINGING ScHooL.-W. e. Beachy has made
fine success of the singing school he organ
lied last week. 1t is of the real old-fashioned
style, and affords great amusement, as well as
benefit to the pupils, who flock TO the school
house III great numbers every evening of the
school. Tonight the school will be open to
visitors
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

DE-. W. V. HUDsoN, Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction, came in from Cope district
last week, and has been occupied on official
business since his arrival. He reports q
healthy condition Of affairs in school matters.
He is accompanied by Fred. W. Bell on his
tour of inspection.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

Corr BuLLIoS.-Opponhcim & Co. re-
'ccivcd, on Wednesday last, $4,000 worth Of
hno bullion from tho Crcsccnt mine in Coma
district. The bullion IL the product of twenty.
four tons of ore worked in the Atchison &
Drew mill ~
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

CHIEF among the liberal wholesale and re-
tail houses, in Elko. is that of Badt X Colin.
They make II point To always satisfy their
customers, both in qualiiy"f goods and prices.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

FINE BULIGoS.-Beachoy Wines & Co. 3
Stages brought down from White Pine. for
mtI!s' Fargo Il Co, during the past week,
'hltly-slk bnrs Of bullion ynlned nj Sl5 600
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

Mn. GIILETT, Deputy County Surveyor, has
completed the survey for Broadhead 4 Co., OF
the tnwn site of Highland" Railroad dis
trict. Highland will, no doubt, DO q lively
camp in the Spring.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

CROSSING The BEEED.-The people of Carlin
nre becoming civilized, One of its colored
residents was married, the other day, to an
Indian squaw Of the Shoshona tribe.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

oHh shIrMESr.-Nino thousand pounds o
orc orc from Pinto district, were forwarded to sa,
'r"hcisco yesterday by d. w, Earl.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

an miS IN, sAhk'--A. ID. Cope. tho founder Of
cope district, bought Of WIN. Brown. vestor.
ahy, loO feet in the Brown mine in RSilyoad
olStriot' Tor which he paid 81 900 in coin,
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

NoTAEr PUBLfC.-Otis +. Avery has been
commissioned Notary Public for Elku coun.
", His duties will be- principally confined ia
Railroad mining district
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

T. r. HhhALD sent TO San Francisco yester
day three chr loads of bullion.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

THE County Commissioners will be in ses-
sion on Monday for the examination of bills
against the county.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

WHAT some Of the young ladies of Elko
wear ON their heads isn't exactly girl-hood.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

A GOOD article Of hops was had at the Elko
Social Clubs party at the Cosmopolitan Ho-
tel last night.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

A CLOCK for the courtroom is much needed.
CIuARs.-For the best brands of cigars go to
the Cabinet Saloon.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05
JOHN s. MAYHucH,

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE FOB ELRo TOWN.
~ ship. Town Of Elko. once In Epley's Ruildipg.
opposito tho Passenger Depot.
ono. hours from o'clock. A. NJ. toe O'Clock. p. ".
stu
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-02-05

IL was presented to Nose by Colonel Sutterly
who secured it In Virginia City some two
years ago, direct FROM South America.
VALENTINES, to reach the Eastern States in
season, should be mailed at once. Call at the
Postofiice, next door to Wells, Fargo a. Co.,
Elk0, and see the new and beautiful ones that
arrived yesterday, Magic and conversation
cards, scented satchels, diaries for 1870, al
buns, ETC. Eastern pictorials are now selling
Tor twenty-five cents at Brooks News Depot
Col. ST. CLAIR DENVER returned few DAYS
ago from the lower country, having visited
Virginia City and San Francisco during his
trip, He says Elko county stands well in the
public estimation, and there is no doubt that
large emigration from Western Nevada and
California will turn their steps this way in the
Spring.
OPrESHEIMEE Co. are selling dry goods
to ladies at San Francisco prices. Before GO
ing elsewhere, call and examine their man.
moth stock of clothing which they are dis
posing of at great sacrifice. Ii is said that
they are selling cheaper than any other house
III town.
SINGING SCHooL.-W. e. Beachy has made
a fine success of the singing school he organ
style, and affords great amusement as well as
benefit to the pupils, who flock TO the school
house III great numbers every evening of the
school. Tonight the school will be open to
visitors.
HOTEL Al RAILROAD DIsTRICT.--S. NJ. Camp
bell has opened hotel at the month of Dew
lis Gate canyon, Railroad district, and is pre-.
pared to give rest to the weary, feed to the
hrF nj 4 -, al
bell has good, warm stables, plenty Of hay
and barley, and Will make it comfortable and
pleasant to all who may favor him with call.
Dr.. w. V. HUDsoS, Superintendent of Pub
lie instruction, came in from Cope district
last week, and has been occupied on official
business since his arrival He reports z
healthy condition Of affairs in school matters.
He is accompanied by Fred. w. Bell on his
tour of inspection.
Mn. GILLETT, Deputy County Surveyor, has
completed the survey for Broadhead 4 Co, OF
the tnwn site Of Highland" Railroad dis
trict. Highland will, no doubt, DO q lively
camp in the Spring.
CROSSING THE BEEED.-The people of Carlin
nre becoming civilized, One Of its colored
residents was married, the other day, TO All
Indian squnw of the Shoshone tribe.
CHIEF among the liberal wholesale and re.
tail houses, in Elko. is that of Badt IL Cohn.
They make II point To always satisfy THEN
customers, both in qualiy"f goods and prices
NOTARY PUBLIc.-Otta +. Avery has been
commissioned Notary Public for Elko conn,
~. His duties will be- principally confined Ia
Railroad mining district.
THE County Commissioners will he in ses-
sion on Monday for the examination of bills
against the county.
A GOOD article Of hops was had at the Elko
Social Clubs party at the Cosmopolitan Ho-
tel last night.
WHAT some Of the young ladies of Elko
wear on their heads isn't exactly grl-hood.
CLOCK for the courtroom is much needed.
CiuARs.-For the best brands of cigars 90 TO
the Cabinet Saloon.
The Weekly Arizonian., 1870-02-26
The Child-Slayers of San Francisco

The rape and murder of little Maggie Ryan by human fend named Quinn, in San Fran cisco, has led to the exposure of another wretch who has been in the habit of Ireying upon little girls, as will be seen by the following which we clip from the s. F. B~lEetin;-
 New developments made since our last issue iu the case ol the young man Quinn, accused of ,he murder of Maggie Ryan, fixes bis guilt, independently of any confession which he has made, almost beyond the possibility of doubt. We are not at liberty, nor would 1t be proper for the ends of justice, to reveal the circum- stances and the proofs which the authorities are in possession of and which leads to this con cluson The murder of Maggie Ryan has developed other cases and revealed horrible condition of affairs in some parts ofthe city front. The police have in their cuStody another man who, like Quinn, has been in the habit ot burrowiug under the wharVes or ranging along the streets to prey ou young girls Fifteen ot these little creatures have confronted the wretch and identified him as the one who for long time past has been in the habit of accosting them with indecent propositions, and endea- voring by the offer of small sums of money, candies etc, to induce them to accompany him under the wharvss and to other secluded places. Oneidentifes him as the person who forcibly as- saulted her and plished his wicked design. He was smoked out of his slimy retreats by detectives Ellis and Lees and officer Coffsy, and will undoubtedly be made to feel the weight of the law.
The Weekly Arizonian., 1870-02-26
Animal sagaeity at tho North.

According to the Esquimaux the seal con structs its habitation beneath the surface of the
 ice in such manner that 1t can enter it from the water below here the young seal passes its infancy and when thsreturning heat OfSum- mer has destroyed it's igloo or dwelling, the young seal is old enough to take re ofitself ;, but this mode of lodging it's young beneath ths ice is well known to the bear who with his keen sense soon detects the whereabouts of the seals nursery, and in order to gain an en- trance, the bear, retiring short distance makes spring, and comes down with all his weight on the roof of the igloo, crushes it in, and immediately seiEes the young seal with its paw. Here 1t might be supposed that the hungry bear at once devours his prey, but no i; it is far too wary to do so 1t knows full well that where the babe is there mnst be mother, and that she will be in search of her darliug' therefore the bear scrapes away the anow from the seal hole, and holding the young seal by the hpper, allows it to founder about, and when tue mother approaches, the bear slyly draws the young zeal towards 1t until the old one is within reach when he seiLes her with the other paw, and thus captures both The mode in which the bear captures the seal on the ice is very similar ts that followed by the Esqumaux. When at distance from the seal, the bear throws itself down and stealthily craHls or bitches along towards the zeal, and if the ssal looks up it lies perfectly still and makes at ths sal me time noise Which h lulls the seal; the bear repeats the operation until il approaches is victim so near that escape is impossible, when 1t falls prey to Bruins ap- petite Another mode of obtaining food by the bear is 10 watch from cliff the movements oI the waIrus, who are fond of summing them- selves upon the rocks, and when Oue of these has taken up q convenient position for the pears purpose, the latter lifts q large piece of rock, aud, with astonishing accuracy, throws it down on the snimalts head. If the valrus is only stunned, the bear runs down, and with the rock hammers it's victim on the head una til it is dead. When attempting 10 capture n seal in water, the bear sinks his body beneath the surface of the sea, leaving only the head above water, which resembles piece of flea = ing ice when the seal raises its head above the surface, Bruin quietly sinks, and swim ming under the seal seizes it.
The Weekly Arizonian., 1870-02-26
n Appeal to Congress.

10 the N. '. Tribune dated Wash auary 9th, recounts the moay c.ajms Ci0aos have to recognition by th= Eies government, and concludes by E following preamble and resolution s'A ot Congress ana recommending .pn. |'s The people of the United States
 ie!taa interest in the efforts made F5sSsd people to establish for them FPuoAcan form tf government and Hlel an effort is now being made 6y
 d Cuba, and and that it has as- Ea a steady and consistent form as to a'esss probable, thus entitling them ls accorded parties 10 8 civil war by
 nations therefore,
 'sc by the Senate and House of Rep 's' O the United States of America S' assembled, That tue President of
 S'ates be and he is hereby directed Proclamation recognizing the exlst-
 pending civil war with Cuba, and 10 each ofthe P rites thereto all the
 u'en they are entitled as equal par atvar"
 '-' 'ae last obstacle, viz: the trouble 'De necessary preamble and resolu- .. ssSa removed, of course the people ~ o'a'e' are standing with pricked.
 10 catch the first distant echo of ina,iOu.
The Weekly Arizonian., 1870-02-26
The Exeision of Arizona.
From the s. D. Union.1

We.did not believe in secession. and we do not now believe in excision. If it is contrary to duty in State to separate itself from the Union, it is equally contrary to duty in any number of States to cast of one.
 Arizona surely has a right to her place in the American Union, and yet in far too much that ia uttered and done in other quarters, we see disposition 10 cut her off from the family of States and Territories What better than this is the spirit of the proposition to furnish her Government supplies by the way of Guay- mas? The settlers alorg the GiIa need the rassing of the Government trains for their pro- lection against the Indians. Stop thosa trains, and c0nsgn those settlers to the tender mer- cies of the savages, and how much better is this than actually cutting eff their valley from the American Union And observe the afgu- ment used in favor Of such a course. Secre. ta-y Rawlins (peace to the Chief of Staff L. but he surely erred here) said: II am iu favor Of the route through Mexico, not only on economic grounds but also fer reasons of high public policy. We are going to acquire that country some day, and we must do all We can to Americanlze it" "Eigh public poli cy," indeed To desolae portion of coun- try already acquired, for the sake of Ameri aaaizng region which we may acquire
 And the sam spirit breathes through too many of the u:terances of the Press. The ~. l. sun is ad upon assisting the Cnbans in their struggle f5r liberty; probably with
 view 10 welcoming them into the Union if they succee in establishing independence. It gants more territory, in fact; but how does t feel towards the territory ve already have l. says "l'he Territory (Arizona) IS of no use to anybody but the contractors; the whole con- carn ought to be abandoned, until it can be made of soms advantags to somebody to occu- py the lerriocy." And in the same vein are
 h. words of OId aad Nelc, q Boston mont ly which pretends to represent the most advanced American thought, IL says of Arizona "In- sanity belongs to this rsgion. It first appear el vhen Gadsdef and hs coadjutors paid ter millions for il tract rot worth one"
 OfcourSe this suLiec;d"sa locaI importance. We confess that he uieres of this county of San Diego are largely identified with these of Il eostern reighbor The excison-practicai f not avowed-of Arizona, would be the par a ysjs cf much that is enjoyed, and more that Is promised in lhe prosperity of Southern Cali foFuia, But the aspect of the subject has noting to do with is general bearings Tn Il apd unwisdom of such utterances as We hare quoted, ocght to excite the remon z rapces of every American citizen; whether interested or un,nterested directly in the Terri tory in question.