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The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-08

CAUSES or SUDDEN DEATH.-very few Of the
sudden deaths which are said to arise from
diseases Of the heart do really arise from that
cause. To ascertain the real origin of sudden
deaths, an experiment has been tried in Eu-
rope, and reported TO q scientific Congress at
Strasburg. Sixty-six cases Of sudden death
were made the subjects of thorough post NOR
tenn examination; of these cases only two
were found, who had died from diseases Of
the heart. Nine out of the sixty-six had died
from apopleIy, while there were forty-six
cases of congestion of the lungs, that is, the
lungs were 30 full of blood they could not
work; not being room enough for sufficient
quantity Of air to support life. The cnuses
that produce congestion of the lungs are cold
feet, tight clothing, costive bowels, sitting
still until chilled after being warm with labor,
or rapid walk, going too suddenly from
close room into the air, especially after speak
ing and sudden depressing news operating on
tho blood. These causes of sudden death be-
ing known, an avoidance OF them may serve
TO lengthen many valuable lives which would
otherwise be lost under the verdict of heart
disease. That disease is supposed to be inev-
itably incurabie; hence many may not take
the pains they would to avoid sudden death,
If they knew it lay in their power. .' -..''.'..
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-08

A Massachusetts, farmer LOST his wife the
other day. After the funeral one of his old
friends came 10 take tea and couhole with
him. The widower dilated upon the virtues
of the deceased, and exclaimed, "But wasn't
il beautiful fuucrhl?'' "Yes," replied the
friend, "very interesting indeed IGNITE a
groaned the friend. Ibid you notice the
hymn2--wasn't it touchingf" queried the
widower. Every, very; jined Into il with
all my heart" replied the guest. "Yes and
so did l." said the bercivcd man; "thc corpse
picked it ont. She alters loved that hymn"
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-08

TRIBUTE TO WoMAS.--Place her among
flowers, foster her as tender plant, and she
is thing of fancy, waywardness, and some
times folly, annoyed by n dewdrop, fretted by
the touch Of a butterfiy's wing. and ready to
faint at the rustic of n beetle; the zephyrs are
too rough, the showers too heavy, and she is
overpowered by the perfume OF rosebud.
But let real calamity come-rouse her affec-
tions-enkindle the fire of her heart, and
mark her then; how her heart strengthens it.
self, how strong is her purpose. Place her in
the heat Of battle, give her a child, n bird
anything she loves or pities, TO protect, and
see her, as in an instant, raising her white
arms to shield it, as her own blood crimsons
her upturned forehead, praying for life to
protect the helpless. Transplant her in the
dark places of earth-awaken her energies 10
action, and her breath becomes a healing
her presence "A blessing. She disputes. inch
by inch. the stride of the stalking pestilence,
when man, the strong aud brave, shrinks
away pale and atirighted. Misfortune daunts
her not; she wears away n life of silent en-
durance, aud goes forward with less timidty
than at her bridal In prosperity she is "A bud
full OF odors waiting but for the winds of ad-
versity % scatter them abroad. In short, wo-
man is a miracle, mystery, the center from
which radiates the great charm of society.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-08

The DIGgEsT TROUr.-Iuu Ci.IsOn Appeal,
on the authority Of Captain John Mckinney,
of Tahoe City, who has resided on Lake Ia
hoe since fishing first began there, and who
has made fishing profession. says that the
largest fish ever taken from those waters prior
Grant, was one which weighed twenty seven
pounds, and which was caught by man
named Tone, who was drowned in the Lake
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-08

A young man in North Adams, Massachu-
mcstic aflliction. About two weeks before II
came to his knowledge that the woman ho
lived with ms his wife, for four years, was the
wife Of another man. He Immediately left
her for his parental roof where he soon sick.
ened and died of grief . ..... ..............
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-08
Gaze Imperntoreml Bnrlingnme.

A SAD SPEECH.--Ono OF the saddcst and
most touching speeches we have over read, is
that OF the venerable poet, William Cullen
Bryant, at the late commencement Of Williams
College. Being called npon TO speak, at the
Annual Dinner, he said; at has occurred TO
mo since i, In the decline Of life. came to visit
once more this seat Of learning in which our
youth ARE trained To succeed us on tho stage
OF the world, thot am in the situation Of one
who standing on u spot desolate with winter
ana dim with twilight, should bo permitted by
sort oi miracle to look upon neighboring
region glorious with the bloom Of spring, and
bright with the beams Of morning. On tho
side whore stand are hcrblas4 fields and leaf.
less woods, pools sheeted with ice, n frozen
soil nnd the shadows of approaching night
On the side which look are emerald mead.
ows, fields of springing wheat, orchards in
bloom, transparent streams and genial sun
shine, With me !. ia too late for any hopeful
tillage, aud IL the plow wero put into III,
ground, its coulter would bo obstructed Inv IN,
ioe-bound sods. On the side to which Il ilool
sec tho tokens OF judioious cultivation and
careful tendance, rccomponsed by FREQ nnf
promising growth. rejoice at the kindly car,
thus bestowed, aud my hope and prayer Ia
that undor such auspices all tho promise which
meets my eyes may be amply fulfilled ant
IRON those luxuriant ficlds harvest may b,
gMhofed, richer aud moro abundant than ha
over yet beoh 10 tho granarics Of tho land" I
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-08

THE editor OF the Nevada (Cal.) Gazette re-
oeived two presents on Christmas Day-a Isl.
BILE and bottle at whisky. lie expected n
hymn book and a pack Of cards. on New
Years Day. Lucky man.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-08
Our Only Authorized Agents.

l. p. FISHER. 40 and 81 New Merchants Exchange.
IL our only authorized agent 1s san RrAnciSco Cal
HUDSON HENET, Il Park Row, is soIs agent
Tn New York cay. . ............
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-05-25
Presbyterian Assembly at Philadel-
phia.
PuILADEIpuIA Nav q,

PHILADELPHIA, May "a. =
The morning session Of the Presbyterian
General Assembly was occupied with fur.
thGr discussion on the reconstruction 70.
port. The final items on the boundaries
Of synods were acted upon. The Synod
of Iowa North will comprise all the Coun.
ties recommended by the committee; that
OF Iowa South will comprise the southern
part Of the State, with Nebraska aud
Wyoming Territories. The Synod ol
Missouri will be cotCrminous with the
State Synod Of Kansas, and extends over
that State, Colorado. New Mexico and the
Indian territory. The Synod Of the Pa
citlc will embrace all west Of the Rocky
Mountains. That Of India comprises all
the missionaries and churches in that
country. The item forming Synod Of
the Church was struck out, leaving the
connections with the American Synod as
at present. The general principles for the
formation of tho PrCsbyteries were agreed
10, but no action was taken on tho bound
ariGs up to the hour of adjournment.
Al meeting Of the American Baptist
Missionary Union the receipts for the year
were stated at $500, ,0J8, and expenditures
$220,560.
A plan for teaching the female students
has been adopted by the managers Of the
Pennsylvania Hospital.
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The Latest News.
News Of the Day.

The New Orleans Bulletin places the
present bonded debt Of Louisiana, at
Joe Mcguire, fireman Of the Jackson,
Miss, Railroad, was killed by an explO.
sion on Sunday night.
The total amount Of PhiIadClphia's con.
tributiOn to the Richmond sufferers is now
$14,13G
A terrible rain and hail storm passed
over portion of AllamN&cc county, Iowa,
last Saturday. Buildings were blown
down, trees uprootcd and cattle and hogs
killed. There arc rumors OF the loss Of
several human lives. Many Of the farmers
will he Obliged to do their planting all
over ngain.
Some burglars'bIew open the sNiC ofthC
Pleasant Mine Company, at HammondS-
port, StcubCn county, N. Y, Saturday
night, taking q Paris Exposition medal
and four other medals, and sixteen dollars.
No clue to tho robbers
John Steward, section boss on tho Til.
nOis Central Railroad, while engaged with
four men In strengthening q Telegraph pole
which leaned over theiroAd, wRS killed by
lightning Monday forenoon. His clothing
and boOts wore torn in shreds and set on
fire, ind his silver watch melted. An as
sistnnt, named eastman, was severely In
jured, aud may die.
Memphis reports q fine rain on Monday
night, which was much needed. Reports
from the surrounding country represent
the stand Of cotton md corn as very good.
Commander NickcrsOn's dispatches, re-
Ccivcd Monday at the Navy Department.
mentions that, in longitude "a deg. 40 min,
lie felt two distinct shocks Of an earth.
quake, and saw two mGteOB fall. The
heat ut the time was intense.
The registration Of voters this year for
Washington City shows very decided
falling OF from former years. Last year II
was over twenty thousand, the year bo.
fore near twenty. -four thousand, but this
year Is only 1914, Of which 0,GTG arc
white, and 5,T8s arc colorcd.
A storm Of thunder and lightning pass.
cd over Newark, Ohio, Monday. Several
places in that vicinity were struck by
Tic electric fluid. Two men from Sylvia.
MIA, Licking county, Ohio, are reported as
having been killed at the Licking summit
Reservoir by lightning. Several accidents
from the same cause occurred In that
city.
There was u decided futtering in the
House and about the lobbies Monday,
when a resolution was introduced % tl.
ycstiCatc the Northern Pacific Railroad
lobby II only failed by two votes.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-05-25
Republican Primary Meetings.

The Republican voters Of the several town.
ships Of Ohio county arc requested to meet on
Saturday next, 18th inst, In the country town
ships at . J.. u. Gddin the city at " r. NJ, and
appoint delegates TO meet IN convention at the
Court House, June ~, proxinO, at II 4. NJ, for
for the appointment Of delegates to tho State
TO secure uniformity Of understanding and
concert Of action, tile following places of meet
lug are suggested:
Washington tOwnShIp-HoSe House.
Madison townAhIp-old city Han
Clay tOwnshIp-COurt House.
Union townShlp-IsOugh& i Ready Hose House
Center township Hose House.
Webster tOwnship-JuStlcc ClOhan'S ONCE.
IlItChIO township-School lIousC.
Ris6iAnd ownShIp-VOting place.
TrIadelphiS townShIp-Trladelphia Village
Liberty townShIp-VOtIng place.
by order Of the Executive Committee.
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Governors of states for 1870.

The list below gives the names Of thlr-
ty.scvcn Governors of tho States Of tho
Union, the ycar In which their terms ex-
pirc, and the politics OF each:
Alabama, Vim. II. Smith, 1870, Repub-
lican.
California, Henry H. Haight, 1871,
Democrat.
Connecticut, james II. English, 1871,
Democrat.
Delaware, G. Salisbury, 1871 Democrat.
Florida, ii. Reed, 1878. Republican.
Georgia, r. B. Bullock, 1872, Republican.
Illinois, j. NJ. Palmer. 1870, Republican.
Indiana, Conrad Baker, 1879, Repub.
liCan.
Iowa, Samuel Merrill, 1872, Republican.
Kansas, james NJ. Harvey, 1871, Re-
publican.
Kentucky,J. W. Stevenson, 1871, Re-
Louisiana, II. c. Yarmouth, 1872, Dem
ocrat.
Maine, j. l.. Chamberlain, 1871, Re-
publican.
MARYLAND, Odin Bowie, 1872, Democrat.
Massachusetts,, VIM Clatlin, 1871, Re-
publican. x
licun. El ts.i}l li5..
Minnesota, Horace Austin, 1872, re.
publican.
Mississippi, j. l.. Alcorn, 1872, Repub'
liCan. 81. T. 3iL
Missouri, John W. McClurg, 1872, Re-
publicSn.
Nebraska, David Butler, 1871, Republl-
can.
Nevada, Fl. G. Blais,IcIl, 1871, Republi.
can.
New Hampshire, O. Stearns, 1871, Re
publican.
New Jersey, 7. F. Randolph, 1912,
Democrat.
New York, j. T. Hoffman, 1871, Demo
North Carolina, W. W. Holden, 1873,
6hio, r. B. Hayes, 1871, Republican.
Oregon, George l.. Wood, 1870, Repub.
lican. 'tsE5
Pennsylvania, ]. W. Geary, 1873, Re.
publican.
publican.
South Carolina, r. K. Scott, 1871, Re-
publican. .
Tennessee, D. W. Scnter, 1871, doubtful.
Texas, E. j. Davis, 1871, Republican.
Virginia, G. C. Walker, Republican.
Vermont, P. 7, Washburn, 1870. Repub'
liCan.
Wisconsin, L. Fairchild, 1872, Rcpubli-
can ..
West Virginia, W. E. Stevenson, 1871,
Republican.
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WASHINGTON.
The Fenfan FiIlibusters-.ProCla oClama-
tion of Neutrality by the
President.

uG FCuluu Il
tion of Neutrality by the
President.
WASHINGTON, May "a.
The President has issued the following
proclamation:
WHEREAS, It has come to my knOwl'
edge that sundry illegal military enter
priscs and expeditions arc being set or
foot within the territory and Jurisdiction
of the United States, with view 10 carry
on the same from such territory and iuris'
diction against the people and district Ot
the Dominion Of Canada, and within thg
Dominion of Her Majesty, the Queen Oi
the United Kingdom Of Great Britain and
Ireland, with whom the United Suites arC
at peace; i.
Now, therefore. l, U. S. Grant, Prcsi-
dent Of the United States, do hereby nd.
montsh all good citizens Of the United
States, md all persons within the military
jurisdiction Of the United States, against
aiding, Countenancing, abetting, or taking
part in such unlawful proceedings ;
and l do hereby warn all persons that by
committing such illegal acts they will for
felt oil right TO the protection Of this Gov
crnment, or to its interference in their be-
halrtO rescue them from the consequences
Of their own acts; and do hereby cnjoin
MI officers Of the service Of the United
States to employ all their lawful authority
and power to prevent and defeat the atore-
said unlawful proceedings, and to arrest
md bring TO justice all persons who may
be engaged therein.
In testimony whereof, I have hcreuntO
set my hand and caused the seal Of tho
United Sntcs to be affixed. Done at the
CITY of Washington this twenty.tourth
day Of May, in the yeAr Of our Lord, ono
thousand, eight hundred and seventy, and
independence Of the United Suites ol
America tue Oath.
[SiEncd1 U. S. GRANT, Pest.
lEAMrLToN FTsI, SeSy. Of State.
The House Committee on the Pacific
Railroad, authorized the Chairman to re-
mort tllc Southern Trans Continental Rail
road bill. ItprOvidCs for connection with
other roads, placing all on an equal foot
ing and requiring uniform charges for
freight md passengers, making them all
practically one road,
The South Washington Sunday. School
Union paraded today Onl was received
by the President ut the Executive Man
sion. .N.
The National Executive COMMITTEES Oi
the Union League meets here next Tues
day.
Secretary Fish Inns consented 10 the re-
moval OF tho arms and ammunition belong
ing to the Canadian government from
Abercrombia up Red River, whenever the
Canadian government desires It.
The President nominated Gilman Nars'
ton Governor of Idaho; Charles c. Grove
OF Alabama, Secretary OF Utah; James b.
Mexican, Of New York, Chief Justice oil
Utah,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-05-25
Fenian Fillibusteriny.

The telegraph this morning reports q
very general movement Of FcnlAn itIlt'
busters in the direction Of Canada, and
considerable excitement along the bor-
der on both sides, especially in Yer
mont where lArge numbers arc conccll-
trating. The belief in Canada is that n
Fcnian attack Is about to be made on the
Red River expedition recently despatched,
anu that the movements In other dircc-
tiOns are to divert attention and prevent
the forwarding OF rcinfOrcGmcnts.
1t iseto.bc hoped tho Government will
respect the comfy due Canada as a
friendly ncighbOr, and prevent any invA'
sion from our soil. All this system of
petty annoyance aimed at the British
Government, 80 !ar US It is tolerated or
winked ut by tho United States, is I'M
worthy Of lis and unwisc. 1t Is sowing
the seed for crop Of future difficulty
which II would be better not to cultivate.
Since ,llie foregoing was put in type
we have the Presidents proclamation 3D.
rnonishIng the 1lllibusters to deSlst, com
mauding all officers Of the United States
to arrest them and prevent tho invasion
OF Canadian soil, and warning them that
if they get their necks in British haltcrs
they need not expect any interference by
this Government 10 save them from
stretching hemp This is very timely and
we'll done. Wearc glad to sec President
Grant take this prompt and decided
action,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-05-25
Railroad Accident on the Pennn.
Central.
LANCASTER, May :

LANCASTER, May "a.
The Philadelphia express train, going
East this morning, plunged into m emf.
grant train going West, which was stand.
ing at Lcaman Place. The switch coll
Meeting the tracks had been lett open by
criminal neglect of tho conductor Of Il
freight train which had passed over the
road during the night, and tho express
train at a sharp speed was thus le,l from
its own track directly against the locomo'
tive Of the ,cmfgrant train. The only per.
son killed was n brakeman Of the express
train. Thos. SwGym, OrPhiladclphia, and
two German cmigrants were injured and
sent to Lancaster, The express, baggage
and mail cars, were tossed across the
track, and all the inmates escaped By
jumping.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-05-25
Cincinnati Market.

OINVINNNL1I NIWy 81
FiouR-FIrm; family s. 2Ga5 60 'tN
GnAIN-Whcat-HiFn at 81 l0Bt iG. Cbr1l.-
Easier at 96G4g7c; white 81. oRtS-DuN at diR
GlC Ryc-Falr at YG198c.
WnISKr-U Unsettled; 81 0S0l Oh offered, and ie
higher asked. ..,.l. ls .|
COrToX-Unchangcd mtdllIng 29a 29SC.
ToDAccO-UnchRHECt and III good demand;
Raley Of 3i8 hhds aud 10 ticrcCs gt full prices.
PnovisioSs-D Dull and prices nolnihals M
sales. l.. .ii,tL. I..
ter for fresh. - m "'#Ii H
EGGS-Dull at I5C. .r.E,..U... ID.
On8-I.inEcCd Oll-Flrn at 81 q.
GROCE1IES-UnchaugC and 1Tn. ..
GoLD-114 buying.
EXoHANGE-PaF buying.
MOXEr-MaEkCt easy at TG9 per cent.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-05-25
General Conference of the NJ. E:
Church, South.
MEMPHIS, May "a.
Bishop McFegine, presiding.

Bishop Alctegtne, presiding.
The debate on tho report Of the Com
mittce on Missions.was continued. That
portion declaring the action Of RIr. Smith.
son, Treasurer Of the Foreign BoArd, in
investing funds in Erie stock as u reckless
Wall street speculation, was discussed at
great length, without action.
Tho report Of the Committee on the
acceptance Of Blcdson's Quarterly lterte1O
provoked an extended debate, during
which ono member said that he under.
stood that Bledson was an .EpisCopalian,
and this looked like a bid for him to come
over to another church. He characterized
the ReCi6tO as an Armstrong gun.
Dr. Bennett said experience had shown
tllrt the most disastrous consequences
had followed the explosion OF guns OF
large calibre, and thought m explosion
would follow the adoption Of tho resolu'
ton, which would shake the church from
pillar to dome The report was finally
adopted.
On motion Of DR.. Miles, n resolution
was adopted, requesting the Bishops TO
issue pastoral addresses on the subject Of
worldly amusements.
The report of the Committee on Mis-
sions in reference to the organization Of IL
consolidated Board Of Missions, was taken
up and discussed until tho expiration Of
tile morning session.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Bishop Paine presiding.
A resolution was offered authorizing the
Bishops to organize. u conference in the
interior OF the General Conference, not OC-
cupied by any existing Conference, nllcr
which the report oftho Committee on Mis-.
sions was again taken up, and the office of
corresponding Secretary was stricken out
Other items were discussed at great
length.
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Il. W. Grand Lodge l. o. G. T.
ST. LOUIS, May "a.

80 @HSS%'t AA@J = "
The Right Worthy Grand Lodge Good
Tcmplars met at Temple building this
morning. Delegates were present from
Maine. New Hampshire, Vermont, AENss.
ucLusc:ts, New York, Pennsylvania, New
jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Nir.
ginia, Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, CalifOr.
nia, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, GeOrgia
Tennessee, Ohio, Rhode Island, Connect.
cut, Kentucky, Nebraska, District Of Co
lumbia, Virginia, and Canada.
Secretary Spencer submitted q long re-
port, which shows tho Order to be In n
very prosperous condition. The number
OF Good TcmplOr Lodges in the United
States, Canada, England and Scotland Is
500s, representing a membership Of $780,
097. The majority for degrees Is 1880,
although the vote was very light The
Secretary strongly urges national pro-
hibitiOn party and urges persistent efforts
in TINT direction, believing that the battle
of prohibition must be fought out at the
ballot box.
Tho Trcasurcrs report shows u good
financial condition. Tho Treasurer urges
the establishment Of weekly paper.
The delegates this afternoon visited
Shaw's Botanical garden and other places
Of note In the suburbs, and tomorrow
evening will have banquet.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-05-25
The District Conventions.-Scc
District.

GRAFTON, ". Va, May %, 1870.
Editors LnteLigtncr:
There seems tn be some difference Of
opinion among the press as to the proper
time of holding tho Republican District
Conventions. Tho State Central Com.
mittec recommended that the delegates
appointed to the State Convention ''mGCt
in tho proper District Conventions for tho
nomination Of candidates for Congress md
the vacant State senntorship."
So lar rs the Second Congressional Dis
trict Is concerned, We see no reason why
the suggestion Of the committee should
not lie adopted. We arc unable 70 per.
ccivc the necessity, or the propriety, Of
appointing another set of delegates, and
calling another convention. Every
county in the district, VIC presume, will be
fully represented in the State Convention.
No doubt there will bea better reprCsen-
tation of the Second District at that con.
vention than could even be had at Dis
trict Convention.
These conventions are necessarily at-
tended with great expense, Inconvenience
and loss OF time, and We are unwilling to
ask so much from the people unless some
good can be accomplished. We trust,
therefore, that every county in tho Dis.
triCt will approve tho suggestion Of the
Central Committee and send full dele.
gNtiOn to the State Convention. 81.
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New Railroad from ST. Louis to
Fort Scott

.... ST.. LOUIS, May "a.
The St. Louis and Fort Scott Railroad
Company was formally organized here
yesterday by eleCling Amos W. MAuptn,
Of, Franklin county, Missouri, President,
and full list Of officers. This road will
run In u direct line from this city 10 Fort
Scott, Kansas and reach the great cattle
raising regions, the fiat and Indian terri.
tory by route sevcnty-tlve to one hun.
drcd miles shorter than any present road.
The survey Of the line will be commenced
Immediately. ]. c. Fawcett, Of Pittsburgh,
for himself and rs representative Of East.
ern capitalists interests 10 this enterprise,
has been here several days and has taken
an active part in the Organization Of the
Company. He leaves for home to-day, 10
lay the result Of his labors before his as.
gOciAtes. '7'''r' -