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The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-12

DECAY or 1NDrAS TRIBES. Ten years ago
the Chcrokoes numbered 25OOO they now
count but $4,000. In tho same timo the
Greeks have fallen from 81, 900 to IL, 800. The
Sominolcs have declined 80 per cent, the
ChoctNws md Chickasaws each % per cent
in tho last decade. In 1850 tho Comanches
wcro thought to number $4,000 They arc
now wrotched remnant not exceeding 10, 600.
The Pawnees. in 1850 n tribe Of formidable
warriors, nro now nearly all gone, and the
Crows and Blackfeet, who counted 10000 in
1850, have left only few scattered bands of
starving bcgcars.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-12

ouR enterprisIng contemporary, the Record,
says the Sacramento Reporter, is alarmed Mt
the rapid increase of Democratic popula-
ton" lts astuto editors cannot understand
1t, and TO relieve their ignorance, cry out
about frauds a; the ballot.box. Vrtuous
Record, Immaculate party The days of
Gorham and the hirsute warfare of the Longs
and the Shorts are entirely forgotten. They
are all pious, good souls now, although poor
old Cincinnatus Biiwell still drivcs about the
rottcnncss of the party. No more wardrobe
aitnirs-no more hallot-box stuffing and gerry
Wandering of convcntions-no moro subsi-
died senators. Everything has been made
pure by the sound drubbing received at the
hands of the Democracy. Yet, at that time.
failing to sec tho blessing in Disguise, the
poor fellows were equally unable to under.
stand tho rapid increase of Democratic pop
ulatiOn."
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-12

MCRDERED.-We learn from George Framp-
ton that he received letter few days ago
from j. 5. Mansfield. who formerly resided
here, informing him of the murder of his
brother, j. II. Frampton, in the Burro mines
about month ago. 1t appears that after
leaving Idaho several years ago Frampton had
been prospecting throughout Montana. Neva-
da, Utah and Arizona, and at the time he was
killed was, together with a man named La
marche, also IL former resident of this place.
on prospecting expedition with a party OF
MeIicans looking for new diggings, About
a month ago, while in the Burro country.
Frampton and Lamarche, while asleep, were
both murdered by their Mexican travelling
companions. We have not learned whether
the assassns were followed and arrested or
not, but trust they were. J. II. Frampton re-
sided IN our city for several years and will be
remembered 10y many old residents as the pro-
prictor of the Peacock restaurant, on Main
street during the year 1866. He was a
kiud-hearted, social man, and his sad death
will be much regretted by a large circle of
warm personal friends. We know little of
Lamarchc further than that he was u former
resident Of our city. and was n ventur,,ome
prospector in search of new diggings Eiaho
U0rld.
j. ii. Frampton resided in this State for
some time, and at one time had a saloon at
ShermantOwn.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-12

from Capt. Gwynn, informing me of your ar
rival at Fort Crawford, and of the life that an
unusual number of young ladies' had given to
the Prairie; on your account, gratifying infor-
nation, for could but apprehend that in my
absence You would find it very dull; not being
prepared to consider my little rival (ths pun
ster) capable of filling the immense vacuum 1
must have created.
How does Mr.. Wilson progress in his sui,
with Miss Street? The young Miss Rolette. I
suppose. has created quite sensation in tho
high lire at the Prairie. Your wish with 10.
gard to young lady at St. Louis was complied
with. If you have forgotten it, il n'iniports
If you do not write soon, you will infiict pain
on one who loves you too sincerely to merit
coolness at your hands, or to require to be
guarded in your treatment Of him.
The part Of the letter in which last wrote
nay be chiefly read without breaking the seal
| have abandoned it, though to write that
which you will read is a pleasure | would
willingly continue. Oh! Sarah, how desire
to pass that period where caution is necessary
between US. How l wish for the time when |
can "see thee, hear thee near thee STAY"
without the fear of intrusion, or the right of
interruption from any one.
Farewell! my dearest. To you ! give nv
last thoughts at night. my first at morning:
and to you now send the best love that a
heart wholly unworthy Of you is able to con.
ceive. Adieu JEFp DAVIS.
To my '-'' alone.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-12

THg 500, 900 ticket in the Mercantile Libra.
ry Lottery was hold by Theodore Hillman, n
wealthy retired Hebrew merchant Of Now
York City, who purchased II in pool with
others, Tho pool was divided boforo tho
drawing. ifc held tho ticbc, alone
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-12
JOB I'ISIN TIN O.
or rVEKr DESCRIPTION PROMPTLY DONE IN TIN BEsT
sTYLE THE ART.
Our Nniy NuthorileA Agents:

l.. T. FISHER. ~ and II Now Merchants Exchange.
is our only authorized agent In san Francisco Cal
HUDSON MESET. Il Park Row. are our agents
4 II New York city.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-12
ATTENTION !!

JOAKTlEs INDEBTED TO THE UNDERSIGNED ARE
l hereby advised TO save themselves legal costs
10y settling up their accounts.
Bills against me, unless presented within thirty
days. will not be SLOWED '
Nr A. HoNlGsBERG Err holds my general Power
of Attorney" and Is my sole authorized agen,
l.. LIVINGSTON
DEPERRING TO THE ABOVE I am IN be found a,
IL Messrs REINHART & co. = STORE.
A. HOSIGSBRRGER.
Elko, Sev. Oct. 2lst. 1870. oo2U
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-12

| ANlNG SOLD OUT Ny BUSINESS AT AN IN.
l l nen-e sacrifice TO Messrs. REINHART 4 Co.
l beg hereby 10 thank my customers for their past
patronage, and solicit continuance Of the same for
my successors.
l.. LIVINGSTON.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-19

KERosENE-ITs DANGERs.-Put-
MANS Magazine for August, 1869.
says that "the loss OF life by explo-
sions Of petroleum is greater than by
railway and steamboat accidents to-
gother. Kerosene makes the cheap
est and best light for common use,
but its infammablc and explosive
qualities make its use dangerous TO
life end property. So numerous and
terrible have explosions and fires be-
come from this cause that the public
attention is called to tho necessity OF
purchasing only tested oils, and the
introduction Of safer lamps for burn.
ing. a now safety kerosene lamp
By Perkins & House, is being intro
duced by Mr.. j.. Murdoch, agent fol
thisoounty, which in many respect:
is q decided Improvement upon the
ordinary lamps. Eminent scientific
mon Of the country have pronounced
tho lamp free from all liability OF
explosion, oven in burning naptha or
bonzinc. The burner is 30 construct
cd IS TO allow the escape of the ex-
ploGivc gases. There arc other inn
portSnt improvements. Those who
have examined this new lamp speak
decidedly in its favor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-19

TIE FENIAN PANIC IN CANADA
The greatest activity and excitement
prevails in military circles through
Out the Dominion. Troops are being
marshaied in hot haste, TO repel what
will, no doubt, prove an imaginary
foo. At Montreal the Royal Artill-
cry are ordered to be ready for SER
vice, camp stores are being got in
readiness, ard volunteer enlistments
are rapidly going on. The same is
true AT Quebec and other points. A
question as to who is to pay the ex-
penses Of these military preparations
is being discussed in the Dominion
Parliament, and it seems to be con.
ceded that it will fall upon Canada,
with the ultimate possibility that the
British government will assume a
portion of the expense. It's no won
der the Canadians tire of spending
their substance repelling attacks up
on British power in the Dominion,
as the Fenians entertain no hostility
toward Canada, any farther than ii
represents the tyranny of Great
Britain.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-19
Southern Prosperity.

The rapidity with which the South
IS recovering from tho destructive
and devastating effects Of tho war IL
surprising. Last year the cotton
crop amounted to 1900, 900 bales Of
400 pounds each, valued at 1890, 600
600; the tobacco crop aggregated
225, 600 pounds, valued at s37,-
1000; the rice crop amounted TO
5o,OOO tlerces, an increase Of 10000
over the previous year, and the sugar
crop reached $4,000 hogsheads
against 37,647 in 1867. Since the
war more grain than ever before has
been grown in the South with the
aid of Northern capital aud energy,
the mines OF coal, iron, lead, copper
aud gypsum, especially in Virginia,
are being worked with greatly in
creased advantage, and all the mate
rial interests of the South are being
developed in, a most satisfactory man
ner A few years more will aston
ISL the world with the amount OF
Southern products. Already, the
the late desolation of war is scarcely
perceptibly, and soon there will be
nothing but the graves of the dead
TO remind the Southern traveller OF
one of the bloodiest and most de-
structive wars of modern times-un-
less he be reminded of it by the inn
proved condition OF things every
where evident. With the new sys-
TEN Of labor and an infusion Of intel
ligent and energetic workers among
the native population, the generous
soil of the South is destined to add
immensely to the resources and
wealth of the country.
But the South will not be confined
to agriculture alone Already man
utactures are springing up in various
places, and the time will not be long
ere they will form q very important
feature in the affairs of the South.
To considerable extent the cotton
will be manufactured where it is
grown, and the iron where it is
mined, and, as q consequence, the
commerce of the South will be in.
creased. A new era il opening for
the reconstructed States, and splen.
did future lies before them. --Phld.
delphid DdV.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-19
Wendell Philips on the 18th Amend
ment,

At celebration by the coIored ci-
tizeus of New York, the evening of
the 9Th, of the ratification of the 18th
Amendment, Wendell Philips made
some remarks, which were received
with great applause, and are thus re-
ported:
Wendell Philips expressed 10y at
seeing the accomplishment of the
dearest wish of his heart-the full
acknowledgements of the colored race
in this country. Seven years ago
they were hunted through the streets
of New York by an Infatuated mob
to-day they had most imposing
procession through the same streets.
He thanked God for this state of
things. No words are fit to express
the gratitude they should feel to the
Almighty for His goodness in lifting
them from bondage, and enriching
them with the advantages they now
enjoy under the Fifteenth Amend
ment. They should remember, too,
the noble men who helped them to
their present elevation, especially
Langston and Douglass; but, in par
ticular, there were. four men, who
should always be fresh in their mem
cries: Lincoln, the martyr President,
who emancipated them Grant, WhO
so nObiy fulfilled his promise to the ma
ton VIM. Lloyd Garrison, the great
advocate ofabolition; and, finally j ohm
Brown, the martyr of their race, whose
soul is still marching on. He had,
then, the pleasure to say that slavery
was dead from the great hour of the
proclamation Of emancipation, and
ULYSSES S. Grant had perfected their
enfranchisement by pressing the
Fifteenth Amendment through Con
gross. 1t was now an accomplished
tact, and they should see that they
made proper use of their power
Should any negro through ignorance
deposit ballot for the Democratic
party, which had been the persistent
enemy of the race, he should be sunk
deeper than the plummet could
sound; but he was confident they
knew their true friends, and would
stand by them at the polls. A great
future lay before them now, and his
heart was rejoiced that the grand OBJ
ject to which his life had been devo-
ted had been so rapidly accomplished,
and he invited them again to thank
the Lord for His goodness toward
them"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-19
The Railroad-Cars to be Running to
Platteville by First of June.

Mr.. Robbins, the President of the
Dubuque, Platteville and Milwaukee
Railroad Company, returned from
New York on Saturday evening last,
having effected an arrangement by
which money sufficient is secured to
complete the railroad to this place.
On his return be passed through
Milwaukee and ordered the Iron and
by good luck tho Mills had sufficient
on hand so that there will be no dc
lay on this account The iron will
begin TO arrive the middle of next
week when q sufficient number OF
hands will be put on to hurry the
work along az fast US possible.
Mr.. Robbins informs US that the
Railroad Co. and the people Of
Plattevillo arc under great obliga-
tons to Ex-Gov. Dewey for his labora
in assisting in procuring this last aid.
Mr. Dewey made two trips to New
York at his own expense, and used
bis bost efforts to secure sufficient aid
TO complete the road.
There seems TO be nothing now in
the way of the early completion Of
the road, and everybody is jubilant
in anticipation Of realizing this long
looked for result,
We bespeak for the people grand
Fourth Of July Excursion over the
Platteville Railroad Witness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-19
Adventures of Rebel Colonel-He
Fleeces Milwaukee Merchant.
CFrom the New York Sun, April III

A gay and fascinating young Eng
lishman appeared in this city during
the war aud by his enchanting man
ners won for himself theentreeinto the
best society. He became a suitor
for the hand of young woman of
wealth and beauty in this city end
won her affections. The mother re-
fused her consent to his union with
her daughter, and the captivating
Enghshman left, and next appeared
as rebel spy.
Again he appeared as sutton, and
found the mother obstinately oppos-
ed TO the alliance and so he left for
the West, where he obtained employ
ment from Mr. Noonan, of Milwau-
kee, and soon decamped with So 600,
which he collected in the name of
Mr.. Noonan.
Detectives were put upon his track
but they failed to discover him
until Noonan saw notice of his
marriage in New York newspaper.
The detectives again pursued, and
arrested him in Boston, where he
was doing a commission business
with several firms. Hearing that
the officers of the law were on his
trail, he escaped to Philadelphia,
where he was arrested last Saturday.
He is on his way to Milwaukee for
trial.
When he returned from this CITY
from Milwaukee, he renowned his ac-
quaintance with the girl whom he
adored, and, Notwithstanding the
prudent opposition of her mother,
married her on the 25th of last
month, at the rectory of the Rev. DIR.
Rowell, of this city, The accused
says that he held a commission as
Colonel in the Confederate army, and
is related to prominent London no.
tables.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-19
WIscoNs1N TEAcnEps, AssocrAr1c

WISCONSIN TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
The next annual meeting oftheWis-
cOnein Teachers Association will be
held in WATERFOWL on the 18th, Goth
and 2lst of July, 1870. Usually from
FIVE to six hundred teachers are pres
ent, and the Democrat says oil who
come will receive q welcome SO kind
ly 40 it will be cordial. Throughout
the state, all engaged in the impor-
tant work of education, feel o deep
interest in the proceedings OF this
yearly assemblage, and much and
permanent good has already been
accomplished by the consultations
and Interchange of views that then
take place between those whose long
and mature experience and observa-
ton enable them to speak with con-
fdence and authority. During the
session, several addresses will be de-
livered by distinguished gentlemen,
who occupy eminent positions as
teachers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-19

"GIvE Con The GLORY n-This
was one of the banners carried by
the enfranchised negroes of Louis
Vile, celebrating the ratification OF
the Fifteenth amendment. 1t is the
keynote to the colored mans faith
His trust is in God. He secs, in bis
sudden liberation from the chains Of
slavery, and in his advancement to
political equality, the hand of Heaven,
not the hand Of man. His gratitude,
consequently, takes celestial rather
than an earthly direction. AS the
slaves Of the Egyptians were the
chosen people of Jehovah, under the
Old Testament disponsation, so the
negro chattels of the South consider
themselves the chosen people of Jeho-
ah, under the New Testament dis
pcnsation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-19
The Time of Meeting Of the Board of
Supervisors.

There has been some difference OF
opinion as to the time required by
law for meeting of Board Of Super
visors at Lancaster to equalizc the
taxes. To prevent confusion in this
matter wc publish the following let
ter from the Secretary of State to
Mr.. Dewey on the subject:
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Secretary's Office, Madison, Apr. -, 10.
w. p. DEWEY, Esq, Lancaster, Wis.
DEAR SIR;-Your letter Of the 9TH inst,
asking il any law was passed by the last Leg
islature changing the time tor the meeting Of
board Of Supervisors for equalizing, SC, is
duly received.
The law in relation TO this subject remain
unch anged, and the Co. BID of Supr's meet on
the 4th Monday in May, and on the 81 Mon
day in June. as stated in your letter.
Very Respectfully Yours,
Ii. BREESE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-19
lConmunicated1.
Castle Rock.


FRIEND CovRR In answer TO nu-
merons questions in relation to tho
SIZE and height Of Castle Rock, |
nave obtained from gentlemen who
nave ilved near the same for years
ana many times assembled to It's diz-
zy heights, " the following statements:
Inc height of the rock is supposed to
be from $50 to 800 feet. The base
would cover an area OF an acre of
ground. The top is level but irreou-
lar in height, capable of holding loo
persons. The top is accessible from
one side only; the ascent is some
what difficult, but many ladies have
assembled. One.side is nearly per-
pendicular. On the sloping sides and
top small pine trees are growing
wherever they can find a foothold in
the crevices of the rocks, giving to
the old castle green and gay appear
ance. Picnic parties frequently as
cend to the top, procure dry pine
limbs for fuel, and enjoy their feast.
Within a short distance of this
ioSh IhOlo 10 auOtbcT curiosity II
is cave. i saw two gentlemen
that had spent several hours explor-
ing this cave. There is right and
left wing to it. They visited some
fifteen rooms, extending $50 feet
from the outer entrance, the rooms
averaging s feet square, height 8 to 6
feet. This cave has never been ex.
plored to it's extremities. In one of
the rooms stalactites hang from over
head. The entrance to some Of the
rooms are narrow and somewhat
difficult.
There is still another curiosity in
this place it is a mammoth spring,
discharging more water. perhaps,
than any spring 10 the State, form
ing in the summer one half Of Blue
River. These three, perhaps the
greatest curiosities in the State, are
only about eighteen miles from
Lancaster What do you say, Mr..
Editor, about taking q picnic excur-
sion, at some future day which may
be agreed upon, and visiting these
curiosities =? Could rot Artist Van.
go along and tako O photograph OF
Old Castle Rock? 1t would make a
splendid picture.
CASTLE Rock
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-19

SPECIE PAYMENT. - They are a
sharp set in Elmira. A business firm
there, desiring to resume specie pay
ment, sent 81, 700 to New York, d.
recting their broker herewith to
purchase English gold, which was
selling at a cent ard a half less pre-
MUM than American gold. This
English gold was then sent to Cana
da, where American silver was SELL
ing at twenty-five cents discount on
dollar. After paying all expenses
of the transactions, including freight
on the specie to Elmira, the firm
found that they had made just So in
specie on each 800 of greenbacks in
vested, and they received for their
1000 in greenbacks 81 $50 in Amer
lean silver.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-19

ENFORCEMENT OF THE FIFTEENTH
Acknowledging TO the COM
plants of colored persons, and others
on their behalf, that they were not
permitted to vote in township cleo.
tons in Ohio and other places since
the ratification of the Fifteenth
amendment, the Judiciary Commit
tee of the House has agreed to re-
port bill by virtue ofthe second Sec
ton Ofeaid amendment imposing fine
and imprisonment on all officials or
other persons who shall do any act,
of whatever character, TO prevent a
colored man from having the same
righys 10 vote as white men have un-
der State and municipal regulations,
such ar registration, assessments, &c,
and any person who obstructs the ex-
ercise Of the elective franchise, by re-
fusing to receive the votes of colored
men or keeping them away from the
polls, can be fined and imprisoned by
the United States courts, while the
injured party can also bring civil
action.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-19

EARLY AND LATE PLANTING. Peas
may be sown very ear ~, even If the
soil is quite cold, as considerable frost
or cool nights will not injure them
Beans will rot if the soil is cold and
wet-therefore wait until it is warm.
Wheat, oats and barley will do well
if sown early, but keep the corn out
Of cold, wet soil. or it will either rot
or grow feebly. Onions, beets, salsi-
fly, and parsnips should be sown ear
ly carrots later, melons and cucum-
bers still later Plant all kinds of
hardy trees and shrubs just as early
as the soil is suitable, and the earth
will become settled about the roots
by the time the warm weather COM
mences. A little haste in spring
will usually prove Of great advan-
tage before the close Of the season,
but be sure that it is properly app
lied.
Those who are obliged to purchase
their plants of nurserymen should in
sist upon having strong plants, care
fully dug and handled. even though
they have to pay more for them, and
the result will prove the wisdom of
the course.-P. c. Reynolds, in Coun-
try Gentleman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-19

~ TATE OF WISCONSIN, III Probate Grant Comfy
- Grant County Court
In the matter of the real Of Henry w. Hodges
deceased
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue snd in pur.
suance of order of license made In said matter on
the 7th day of March, A d. 1870 by the County
Court Of said County, the undersigned asan Hodges
administrative Of the estate of said deceased will on
z. NJ. of said day, at the front door of the count
house. in Lancaster, in said county, Offer ior sale At
public vendue the following described lands to wit
The northwest quarter of the southeast quarter and
the southwest quarter Of the south quarter of
section twenty-eight (28l, in town four az north OF
range three 90 west in the county Of Grant aud State
OF Wisconsin
The terms of sae-onehalf cash at time Of sale the
balance payable in year with interest nj 10 nor
cert. SUSAN HODGES Adnin;st.at.if
Dated at Lancaster, the sth day Of April al ID 1870
W.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-19

INCOME TAX IN THE HoUsE.-A
Washington special, dated New York
April 18th states that the Ways and
Means Committee had under consid-
Grafton yesterday the Senate resolu-
ton defining the time for the collec-
ton Of the income tax. The CON-
mittee do not take the same view of
the question as the Senate has indict-
ed in their substitute for the House
proposition. Preferring the explana-
tory resolution passed by the House,
they decided to nonconcur, and ask
for Ccmmitte Conference.
In regard to the continuance of
the income tax for another year or
more the committee donbt whether
the case can be carried through the
House in even a modified form.
Petitions, memorials and letters
from prominent individuals TO men,
bers OF the House are coming in from
all parts of the country, urgiag an
entire abrogation of the income tax.