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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-04
RECOssTRcuTllG THE gN1.D STATES NAVY.
What Secretary RobesOn Ssys--Neetiug Of
the Cabiuc, on the subject.

the Cabinet on the subject
Washington august y correspondence of the Bog
ton Post.]
secretary Robson Is making every effort 10 rebuild
our brckefi-down navy, and Is determined to Dress
on to the extent OF the means and powers gwen by
Congress. To-day he ordered employment OF
some 500 more men at various navy yards, and the
work OF repairing, remodellng, &c, OF the vessels
on hand and those being placed out of commission
IL 10 he vigorously carried on. The Secretary says:
When the rebellion commenced the country was without
navy; vessels had simply ones. With
sescoast and ports TO protect and seacoas and 20
bockade larger 10 extent man any tnrse otner POWERS IN the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-04
Another Account of the Hanging Up Of
Priscuers-Naive Stntement-t;reat Excite
mcnt Over the Election.

RALEIGH, August 3, 1870.
Some misrepresentation OF the hanging OF william
Patten by Bergen, Kinks lieutenant colonel having
been made in n local paper. Bergen called upon the
HERALD reporter Tor true statement of the facts
which was given, and are that Patten, refusing 10
confess n rope wa placed around his neck; he was
then led 10 tree. falnting on the way. The rope
was thrown over u limb and pulled gently,
but not sufficiently 10 raise him on MIS- feet Paiten
VINO is now In tins city TO be tnterrogatsa the
Governor says the hanging was not bad as the
terror which had the effect OF forcing him 10 con
fess. Bergen denies that he hung men up by their
thumbs TO eNtOrt confessions.
Several add itiona arrests have been made ana
some prisoners have been released parole.
Great excitement prevails over the election to-
morrow. Several meetings are being held tonight
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-04
NORTH CAROLINA.
The Hanging up Of Priyoncrs--M0rc Arrests
Roth Parties Saugufne OF Success mt the
Election TO-Day--Queer Judicial Decision.

fATEIGH, ~ U, AUGUST s. TblU.
Some of the Northern papers of Monday doubt the
press telegram from here that Kinks men hung up
men TO make hem confess they were Ku Kiux. The
statement was true. Bergen. Kinks subordinate
acknowledges IT, and says there is no other way to
make them confess. There several arrests nc
Aamance yesterday. some oil the parties were re-
leased to-day
Both political parties profess to be confident of
success in the election tomorrow. There Will be a
full vote except In AiananCe and Caswel.
In decision OF CHEF Justice Pearson yesterday he
said he had power TO enforce the writ o, habeas
corpus III Caswell and Alamance. any county de.
clared In lnsurrection by the Executive though The
writ was not suspended
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-04

ner In which he had been received generally and
prior TO resuming his seat proposed the health OF
Mr.. Bennett Jr., IN complimentary terms.
several other Joas,s were then proposed aud re-
sponded TO. Among the assembage present were
Mr.. Thomas LocKhart. Mayor Kaibheisch. Judge
Jones, Mr. Donohoe. Commissioner Shields, ana
several military and naval officers. The reception
was eminently success.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-04
PRISONERS Taken by the French at snnr-
brnck-fire OF the Chasscpot and Great
Guns-French Naval Victory IN the Baltic.

brnck-Fire OF the ChasscpOt and Great
Guns-French Naval Victory in the Baltic.
PARIS, AugusC Sc p. NJ.
The soldiers OF the French division OF General
Bataille took Saarbruck IN the name OF the Emperor
Napoleon.
The French captured 1900 prisoners in the place.
One of the balls OF the new cannon, mitrailleuse,
or double thunder' fell near TO the Prince In.
perial when he was In the field.
The French Chassepots carried to distance OF
1900 yards. The mitraieuse cannon threw balls TO
distance exceeding 1900 yards.
Advlces have been received here Of a naval fight
having taken place in the Baltic TWO Prussian
gunboats were taken by the French.
The French army is advancing along the Inc.
Five hundred thousand army ratons leave Paris
daily for the camps.
Forty one thousand men Of the Garde Mobile of
France were equipped IN Paris during the past
week.
Seven new journals have been started in Paris
since the opening OF the war.
Reports from Hcadauartrrs-Ths Belgian
PARIS, August 2, 1870.
Dr. Auguste Nelaton has gone TO the headquarters
oil the army to organize the ambulance system.
The Presse says that the declaration OF the Duke
OF Grauimont regarding the neutrality OF Belgium
witch was recently sent to London VIII soon be
communicated TO Parliament
captain IN the Prussan army, Who claimed 20 be
3 Belgian, has been arrested here.
Reports from headquarters are received up TO one
O'Clock this morning. There was no change in the
military situation
Ihe Fodro or to-day announces the death Of Gen
cra' "ualair commanding a subdivision at stras
burg.
rhe Journal Oo7cte, of TINS morning declares that
She present war Is not against Germany nor against
King william, but against Bismarck. The yo,.y.a1t
regrets that the "Prussian King submits "a the
nomination OF this violent and unscrupulous Min.
tsJer.r
several public buildings In Marseilles hay @ lately
been gwen up az repositories Tor ammunition. Yes
terday The city barely escaped destruction from an
explosion. fire occurred in one OF these powder
warehouses, which was fortunately subdued before
gay gcea, smount Of dowsee nat been done. A box
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-04
VIRGINIA..
Fatal Accident nc Fort Monroe -ExpIoaiou Of
Sheii-F0ur Baen h,iI III and One
Woundrd-Subse auent Fire.

foRr MONROE, August 3, 1870.
terrible accident occurred hero at three O'Clock
this afternoon, which resulted the death of four
men and the woundng OF the Gf5f, A party OF men
were handling some fixed ammunition In che abora-
tory outside OF the fort, when % shell exploded
firing the building and killing John Tunlinson
twhite) Joseph and W iliiaml johnson and Henry
Allen (coorcdb and woundlng Frank Chisman
(coloredl. The fire communicated to 1--WE other
small buildings containing shell, aud DESTROYED
them. The fire department gas on the ground bu
could render little assistance account OF tho
bursting OF he she'll which fell in every direction in
ana ahOut the forr,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-04

Preparations for the C0ntest-rbe Yachts
Tint Are 20 Take Part in the Race.

TINT NC 70 Tuhe Tnft IN the Nu"Fs
The race for the Queens Cup on Monday next Is
creating considerable excitement in yachting Cir
cles. and every preparation Is being made to rem
der the contest one long to be remembered. The
Daunress was raised on the screw dock Yesterday
afternoon to be thoroughly cleaned and overhauled
generally. The America win be raised on the Gen.
tral Dock and the Idler VIII occupy the smaller dock
The following schooner yachts have been entered for
the contest:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-04
RUSSIA.


ST.. PETERSBURG, August 3. 1870.
Russian deet has sailed from Cronstadt 10 cruise
In the Baltic.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-04
AUS TRiA.
The King Of Pruss,n Territorial Cc.rion
France.

vienna, August 3. 1870.
A late number OF the Vienna TOst says the Grand
Duke OF Baden asserts that King William Ia Il
conversation with HIM in 1866, informed him that
Count Won Bismarck eager to cede the region
about the river Saar TO France, but that The King
and MS Council dcclined.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-04

The Presidential Cottage at Long Branch to
Become a Windsor castle.

Departure Of Secretary Bell;nap-TemporHv
VISIT CT the President to Washington Mrs
Grants Reception-Littls Fighting Phil
Sheridan ana His War Studies III
Europe-Eght-in-hand Turnout
AJoke Without Cue Going %
and Coming from the Races
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-04
Another Fight.

PARIs, August 3, 1910.
Tue advanced posts or Marshal Bazainc's corps
had brush to-day with the enemys sharpshooters.
Several OF the latter were killed.
The French suffered no loss.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-04

VIENNA NURIsI !, ND.
Austria mas army corps in Bohemia. com
manded by General Maroicio and another IN Mora
wa under Field Marsha, Won BANNING.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-04
TelrGaApAlC N:Ws ITEMS.

despatch from Gsrrisons N. " states that premature
blast at Butler HIN Tuesday killed stone Gutter amed
John Bailey
The Hoossc tunnss central shaft begun several years
has Just reached the grade At depth of Isp
the surface of the EARTH and unneog ba each
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-04

Hptchciar's Hair Dye--T",e Hest ia thu
world The only uerlcc dye harmless, reliable 81 sicnt,
ns0us, fscto nv IS Bond street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-04
The Race The Excitement of the yuc,,,

CriSfn ioro's rrr5vuiied Hair uyc.-Snid
applied his wig and scalp factory, No Asio- Houac
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-04
Staacrd's Iron and sulphur Powter@
inyisorate toe body AMI
purity The blood


and oploress W.T. darkrR gray hair - The exact shade
wore before began 10 fade Among the trmph OF toilet
chemistry II stands premnont. IL aud smell
ing and s name already IA household word" sod by
ali druggists and fancy goods dealers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-04

The Rare.- The ENcxIcment at the Nurlst
bu! what wac II compared with that
KNOX has been engaged nearly all his life time
ahead? The the result of chance, while the
Other engages the haere acknowledged taste sk and
II the officers Of the Cambria want "a Know what
genemsns ha! sasnld be ,e. them call .. AEoXs. pa
9IvauWsG
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-04

A.--Hcrriug's Patent
tHAMrlON SAFES
2ol Broadway, corner Houaiy s.-,ei.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-04
A LIFE ON The OCEAN WAVE.
The Proposed Race for the
Queens Cup.
Splendid Reception on Board the
Steamship Italy.
Speech Of Mr.. Ashbury on the Late Ocean
Yacht Race.
The STEAMSHIP ITALY.

Splendid Reception Board the New
acknowledgment Of Mr.. Ashbury the
Ocean Yacht Race-The yictor's Views on
tho International Strugsle-The Race for
The Queens Cup-rbe Gaiiant Ensiishman
Will Try TO Bear Away the Prize.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-05
That Chimes Record.

The remonstrance Of the Miners Union Of
Virginia against Woodworh's bill to suppress
snti-Chinese demonstrations, declared that
all such acts, and this one in particular, tend
to degrade and debase the white laborer to
the level of the mental and filthy condition Of
the Chinaman, and for this reason we solemn
ly protest against the passage Of any such
measure"
These miners further declare that 1.-THE act
in question, in whatever light i. is viewed, if
1t is passed, is but the beginning of a conflict
that will shake the State to its center, for we
are determined that side by side with China
men We will not work, nor shall they usurp
the places in this State that belong exclusive
ly to the American citizen"
The author of this bill is the present Radi-
cal candidate for Sheriff Of Elko county
against Ben. Fitch. With this authorized.
explicit declaration of the Miners orRaniza-
ton, We can not see that any miner can give
his vote to one who, according to this protest,
fathered bill ito degrade and debase the
white laborer to the level of the mental and
filthy Chinaman." Mr.. Fitch has made an
active, vigilant Sheriff; but popular as he is
We do not believe he could carry through this
campaign such Chinese load as his COMPETE
tor is compelled to pack. That China record
makes the fight very one-sided. Mr.. Fitch
will be reelected.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-05
The State Senate,

The State Senator to be chosen at this cleo
ton holds over for four years. He will COM
pose one Of the Legislature which elects the
next United States Senator from this State.
For this reason especially the Office becomes
one of material Importance. The prospect
now is very encouraging for the Democracy
to carry the present Legislature. The current
of politics IN all the States now runs Demo
cratic-ward, and if the Democracy do not
have majority at the coming session the in
dications are almost positive that ere the close
Of the term the Nevada Legislature will pass
out of the control of the party which has had
possession since the organization of the State.
VIM. T. Dyer, the Democratic nominee for
Senator, will make an able and reliable repre-
sentative of Elko, one whom no corrupt ap-
pliance can touch. The Democracy should
stand by him in solid body in the coming
contest. The Radical managers have already
commenced to lay the tricks for the possess
ion of the State Senate and they do not scru-
pie to use every means to accomplish their
purposes. The Democracy can elect a Senate
now, and two years hence, an Assembly,
which will terminate the course of Senator
Nye, and at last send n Democratic United
States Senator to represent US in Washington.
Let every man who would see this ancient
clique of intrigue broken up and rooted out,
stand squarely and unfinchingly by VIM. F.
Dyer.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-05
Look Out for Frauds

If this election is conducted fairly and
squarely, there can be no doubt of the result.
ElkO county is Democratic. 1t is so conceded
by the best posted Republican politicians.
Nothing but fraud and corruption can defeat
the ticket. But the nominees have antago.
nists, keen, active and INSCRIPTIONS, who
will resort to every means to carry their point.
There is no doubt that the county was carried
by the Republican candidates at the last cleo
ton 10y sharp" work Look ont, therefore.
for fraud. Let every Democrat have his eyes
nbont him. See that no fraudulent adyanta.
ges are taken with voters or ballot boxes, and
that the returns are committed to responsible
hands. Let us have a fair and free election
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-05
wha, Every Demoera, ough, to Rsmsmb.r

Remember That for opinions sake. the
Democrats were hunted down and abused and
threatened with a future vengeance for simply
being Democrats.
Remember! That it is only because the De-
mocracy are becoming strong that they are
treated with any consideration.
Remember! Only short time since they said
the Democratic party WAS dead, defunct.
Remember! The Democracy are and always
have been the friend of the poor man. and the
friend of the foreigner of European birth.
Remember! The Democracy demand that the
immigration from China be stopped, either AS
citizens laborers or coolies.
Remember! You laboring men, that the
Triae money Ring proclaim that they have
money enough to buy their party n success
Remember! To send the man from you with
black eyes who dares to offer TO buy your
votes.
Remember! That no one will do it but a per-
son without principle, who is lost to all sense
of honor
Remember! Election day; remember your
country; and remember TO vote early and
straight!
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-05

Is THAT DEMoCRACY?-The "Elko Indepen-
dent" organ of the "honcst workingman,"
and all that pretty talk, comes down to n low
pitch when il sneers ut Stewart for being an
"ex-bullwhacker, and Nye for being an Eek
hostler and stage-driver." As Broderick re-.
marked, the workingmen of the country are
their own worst enemes they are jealous of
the promotion of each other, and prefer to be
ruled by patricians, rather than see n man
born to their own station rise above tho
condition Of the common White Pine
NeIuS.
When the Radical papers were sneering ut
Hill Beachey as an old stage.driver and stable
man, the News thought it all good joke. 1t
was excessively funny, too, when Maj. Brad
ley was nominated for Governor, to sneer at
the cattle dealer" the "drover," and tho
"beef raiser" How long is il since the re-
fined editor Of the News sweated his sensibili-
ties into that delicacy which is now shocked
by an alusion to the former occupations OF
it's favorite Senators2 Some one elses OK
seems n little gored.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-05
Look Out for Roorbacks.

1t is an old adage that have to go abroad
to hear the news. We see this illustrated
every day here in Elko county. Rumors OF
the silliest quality are put in circulation in the
country precincts for the purpose of injuring
the prospects Of candidates before they be-
come known to the parties interested. Geo
II. Shepherds card in this number refers to
one of these instances. As the election APP
proaches undoubtedly these fraudulent re-
ports will increase. at is business" with
some. Look out, therefore, for roorbacks,
and pay no attention to them.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-05
"A Republican Form Of Goyernmsnt"

The Carson Appeal is right in saving that
Nevada has always had BLACK Republican
form of government, but We fail to perceive
how ratliying the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and
Fifteenth Amendments proves that it has "a
republican form of government" Those
amendments conferred privileges on the ne
grOes, but they released no white man 5 bond
age here. The white slaves of the Comstock
still wear their shackles; and while every
worthless negro who dug bitches in the Con-
federate army, elbows his way to the polls to
vote for n Congressman, hundreds of white
men-soldiers in the Northern army-are dis
franchised here in Nevada by this demand for
money-S4 is the price of his vote:
"lf you had said, Bro. Street, that Nevada
had never had "a Democratic form of gov
eminent (placing your paTty's Interpretation
upon the word DemOcratic) you would have
come nearer the truth of the matter; and il
you had gone further and admitted that there
was little likelihood of there ever being such
peculiar form of government rs you desire
to have imposed upon this State, yon would
have stated what seems pleasingly probable
at this juncture.'
Our friend Mighels scruples will probably
be relieved next Tuesday. Nevada is likely
to have democratic form of government
after the list of January; Democratic" not
only in form" but in substance, in spirit,
and in action. The first net of that Demo,
cratic administration will be to make Nevada
democratic and truly republican in the origi
nal sense of those words, by onfranchsinl
white men and relieving them of taxes toe
burdensomo to be endured.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-05
BEwAREf

1t will DO well for all parties who may en-
terrain an idea of selling their votes mex
Tuesday, to remember that the county Jail
and State psnitentiary were erected for
their benefit. The offense is a serious one.
punishable by both State and Congressional
statutes, by heavy fines and imprisonment.
These laws will be strictly enforced on every
man caught in the act Beware! %.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-05
To the Public,

I LAYING UNDERSTOOD WITHIN A DAY OR TWO
that reports In circulation In portions Of this
county 10 the effect that, II elected the Office 81
Comfy Treasurer. the Office would De shared by Mr.
r. NJ Elder, Of Elko II Is but just to my friends to
state that there II not particle ~ truth the report
"A report doubtless started by some unacrupninus
political enemy for the purpose Of injuring with
the people. Nothing Of the kind had occurred to
me. SO far from forming any business connection
with the gentleman alluded TO- understand on good
authority. tina, while Nr. Kicr will as usual labor
faithfully for the Of the Democratic ticket q,
the election ON Tuesday he intends, shortly to close
his business here and maze visit 10 Europe for an
ndchnitc period. IT, by the favor Of the people am
elected TO the office, shall bo County Treasurer my.
self aud shall endeAvOr To perform its duties faith.
fully and TO tho best Of my ability.
q. II. SHEPHERD.
Elko, November D. 1870.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-05

~ Congress would do what il ought TO do. it
would at once repeal the Act admitting Nevada
into the Union, and reduce the State TO Ter
ritorial condition again.-Eiko independent
That is Just what the Democrats have been
trying to thrust down the political gullet of
their party for the last six yeas. Do the peo-
pie, the taxpayers of this State, want any bet
ter evidence than the above that the Demo
Gratis of Nevada anticipate total defeat on
the Sth of November? The Independent"
is the "organ" of that party in this State
Gold HW Netrs.
The News sees politics in every subject
When we expressed the opinion that this State
was fraud on the people Of this Union, and
a gross outrage on its own people, we uttered
a sentiment which was true, and which no one
knows better or appreciates more thoroughly
than the editor of the Gold Hill News. That
it was a fraud is evident to every one in the
single fact that while the apportonment of
Congressman through the country is in the
ratio of one to about 200, 900, this State, with
10000 inhabitants, has Representative and
two Senators. 1t has population sufficient to
constitute one good county. 1t has no more
business with an expensive State government
than any of the surrounding Territories
What all this has to do with the election next
Tuesday, We fail to perceive.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-05

The PRosPEcT.-A friend writing from Day
well as expected, the Democratic State ticket
will be elected, with a respectable majority in
the Assembly. 0rmsby, Douglas. washoo
and Storey counties combined will not give
Republican maiorities enough TO overcome
tho Democratic majoritics from the East.
Esmeralda will go Democratic. Churchill is
about tie. Lyon has two Republican and no
county Democratic ticket in tho field, and,
therefore, Democratic State officers should
gain considerable strength. Things look
lovely.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-05

SECRETARY CoX's REsIGNATIoS.-This is ex-
planned by letter to the President, now pub
lished His offense consisted in the attempt
to reform the civil service, and to prevent the
Indian bureau from being made the plumber
Of Radical politicians. The retiring Secretary
says in his letter to Gen. Grant:
The removal of the Indian service from the
sphere of ordinary political patronage has
been peculiarly distmstcful To- many influential
gentlemen III both Houses, and in order To cn-
able you To carry yonr purposes out success
fully, am satisfied that you Ought not 10 Ice
embarrassed by any other causes of irritation
i'll the same department. Ny views Of the
necessities of reform i'll the civil service have
brought me more or less into collision with
the plans of our active political managers, and
my sense of duty has obliged me to oppose
some of their methods of action through the
department. | have no doubt whatever that
public sentiment will sooner or later sustain
these efforts at what / regard needed reform,
but | ought not overlook the fact that for the
not be for the interest of this Administration
to provoke.
The President has seriously injured himself
with the people of this country by thus prac-
tically exiting Cabinet official, whose only
offense consisted in an endeavor to honestly
carry out Grants pledges for reform and hon
esty in the Administration. 1t BODIES no good
for the future.