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The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28

In Washington, on May 24th. the House
Committee on the Pacific Railroad agreed
to report the Southern Transcontinental Rail.
road bill. 1t provides for connection with
other roads, placing all on an equal footing
and requiring uniform charges for freight and
passengers, making them all practically one
road.
The Consular and Diplomatic, Appropriation
bill was up in Committee and a long discus
sion ensued on the amendment for striking
out the Consulate at Santiago de Cuba, in
which VOORHEES, charged the fossilized State
Department with imbecility, sloth and want OF
regard for the clamor of the country.
Logan called for action on Cuban affairs
outra8es have been perpetrated there until the
blood OF American citizens cried out from the
ground; the Government should show il had
some sympathy with the struggling people OF
Cuba.
Cullom, from the Committee on Territories.
asked leave to report and put on its passage n
bill disapproving OF certain acts Of the Idaho
Legislature, including the act imposing spe-
cial mining tax on Chinese and Mongolians.
johnson objected
The Chicago Times special Washington
correspondent Of the oath says The PTesi-
dent today appointed General Marston, of
New Hampshire, Governor of Idaho rice Baird,
resigned
The Senate Military Committee decided to
report against the House resolution making
Charles G. Grove, of Alabama, has been ap-
pointed Secretary Of Utah; james b. Mexican,
OF New York, Chief Justice for Utah.
Cyrus W. Field argued before the Senate
Foreign Committee to-day in favor Of the
China telegraph.
A proclamation has been issued against ille-
gal military enterprises against Canada, and
warning persons taking part therein that they
forfeit all right TO protection from the United
States Government, and enjoined all United
States officers to employ all lawful authority
to prevent such unlawful proceedings and ar
rest and bring to justice al such person.
Buffalo dispatch, dated May Gath, says
that Fenian activity IL undated; funds are
openly solicited, -Four hundred and fifty
young men left for tho East TO night, and an
other large body starts later. Dotachments
have arrived from Sharon, Pennsylvania, and
Columbus, Ohio. large reserve will be held
here, IL 10 supposed, for the invasion Of the
Provinces.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28

FAoA SoUrlRlx CAIUoHHIA.-Advices from
Los Angeles. Nay 18Th. state that two hun
dred and sixtyouneesof hDe goA bullion wers
received by he Agency Of the Bank Of Cali
forniA, for the last Cleanup Of the Eureks
mill.
A steady dow Of prospectors and miners into
the new mining districts of Arizona Is noticed.
Letters say the reported gold discoveries ii
Tubac are unfounded. All accounts from
Burro district confirm the richness Of the sill
yer leads. 4.
Smallpox is disappearing in Tucson.
The smelling works at Cerro Gordo are es-
timated to be turning out from $4,000 70
$50. 600 worth Of silver-bearing galena bullion
monthly.
A gang Of horse thieves is running OF stock
from the ranches in San Diego county and VI
cinity Of the new mines.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28

The BuRRo MNEs.-From letters, we have
late news from the mines. Miners continue
TO flow into the district from every direction.
There are now several hundred persons engaged
either at sinking shafts on several leads or
prospecting the surrounding country. The
town site, previously laid of. is now dotted
with huts. Four saloons (more properly
whisky sheds) are in constant operation and
serve TO stimulate. from time to time, the ar-
dor Of the already sanguine deniLens. A rig
lance committee has been organized 10 re-
strain Jumpers" and to keep order generally.
sent to interested parties here, which surpass
the expectations Of even the most hopeful.
One Of those specimens, piece of float sill
yer, in the possession Of Mr.. Hams. weighs
about 20 ounces; four-ifths by bulk being OF
virgin silver. The confidence Of those en-
gagged in the sinking Of shafts is increased
twenty-fold at every additional foot they des-
cend.-AriIOnidn.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28

The BIO Horn EXPEDITION has disbanded
and recognized, with Sweetwater as its des-
tination. The Wyoming Tribune pronounces
the new expedition the strongest and most
completely armed and provisioned expedition
that ever crossed the plains. Cheyenne was
crowded last week with members of the COM
pany and their friends. We think it would
be safe bet. however, that the expedition
don'tg to Sweetwater.
LATER.-The Tribune reports the receipt of
dispatch from Washington. granting per-
mission. the second time, to the Big Horn e1-
petition to depart
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28
THE ELKO INDEPENDENT.
SATURDAY. NAY -. 1870.
Pioneering in coloni::-rAs Colorado E,p.di


There il man in Colombo by the name of
Aeeker. There is town site there called
Greeley. in honor Of the Tribune. These
three. Meeker, Greeley and the Tribune edi-
tor. are in 'cahoots." The object of the
partnership is to entice crowd into Colorado,
and dispose Of tract of land, whereon said
Greeley is to grow into magnificent city;
said Greeley. editor. grow rich; and the
said Meeker grow into 'big Indian me-
chief Of the tribe. The scheme has been well
worked up. A big crowd has gone there;
many of them OF the semi.free, love sort,
the debris Of previous and unsuccessful at
tempt to congiomerate the discordant ele-
ments of masculine and feminine humanity
into one homogeneous community, where the
souls, natural afinities would find ample ac-
commodations, unrestrained by ancient social
and governmental curtailments. Horace
promised to go out there on the Fourth OF
July and deliver n speech. The oration was
to be thrown in by way of sauce for the lots
and farms. We supposed that everything was
going on swimmingly. People who have late
ly crossed the continent have had much to say
about Greeley and the Meeker colony. The
"
attractions in the closely printed handbills
which covered the car seats; and the glories Of
the Turks most voluptuous visions were dim
compared with the ideal pictures hanging up
in the imaginntions of 1.-THE bold pioneers"
who were so fearlessly going out into the I'M
known, savage wilderness, to brave the IN
tamable beasts of the forest, to establish
civilization and play-Daniel Boon generally
But il seems there is trouble in the camp al
ready; somebody has been sold Greeley does
not turn out equal to expectations. There is
a stampede the other way. The stout and
hardy adventurers, who were about to civilize
Colorado so rapidly, are already turning their
backs upon the country and making tracks for
the Missouri river. The Council Bluffs Non
pareil notes the arrival of three families on
their way back, pronouncing the affair grand
swindle. They add that some two thousand
people are there wanting to get away again.
The list of their grievances is characteristic
One of them is, that in digging for wells, they
struck Fan impenetrable rock Two feet from
the surface They could not understand
that rock. How came big rock under
ground2" There can't be any water under
that rock" Boo! hoo! let's go homei and
they are on their way, regardless of Meeker's
calls, or Greeley's heightened editorials.
These Lid-gloyed sentinentalists dreaming
socialists, book-farmers, and city backwoods-
men, selected a poor place for their social eI-
pertinent. They can't comprehend the from
tier. These new States and Territories are
never permanently settled and civilized by as
ISOLATED colonies. The machinery does not
work smoothly. Every one in the mountains
must be colony within himself.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28

CAST FIND 1.-THE Prescott Miner, pa
per which lives and has it's being down in
Arizona, has been puzzling its editorial head
over Tom. Fitch's railroad bill, and trying to
find that mysterious point on the Colorado
east Of Mohave City," which is to be the ter
minus Of the road. The Miner cant find any
such place, and says there is no such point at
or near the Colorado. Perhaps 1.-THE point"
has foated down the river Forty sections of
land TO the mile ought to be sufficient to fol-
low il up and find it.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28

The SEw RoUrE.-The regular arrival and
departure Of Beachey's line OF stages over the
new route from Elko to Boise City has become
a noticeable feature in Elko affairs. The
stage rolls out Of town Immediately after the
arrival Of the cars, and goes crowded to Cope
and the northern country. The trip is made
In two days-an immense gain over the time
on the old route from Winnemucca to Boise,
via Silver City. The Post-ofice Department
did a wise thing when the order was issued
transferring the mail rpute to the present road.
The mails now go through in one-half the
time formerly consumed, and instead Of pass
ing through a country mostly unsettled. the
stages now run through an important and
growing town, and through several rich min
eral districts. The coaches are commodious,
the teams lively, and drivers accommodating.
This route is npidly becoming the great
thoroughfare from the railroad to the North
ern country.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28

RAILROAD MEErISo.-An adjourned meeting
was held last evening in the City Hail. at the
request Of the Executive Committee, for the
purpose Of taking the sense o. the citizens as
to the bill now before Congress for a grant of
franchise for q railroad from the Central To
the Colorado. A motion was made by Mr.
Ayres. and unanimously passed. instructing
the committee to communicate to Mr.. Fitch
the disapprobation Of the citizens of Eastern
Nevada to that bill as it now reads, and ask
ing him TO suspend further action till after
hearing from tho committee. Pine
NetrS
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28

1DAHo.-By Beachey's stage from Boise City
VIC have received late Idaho papers, from
which we take the following items;
Governor Ballard has returned from Oregon
and resumed the duties Of his Office.
The Ada county Democratic Convention has
made its nominations. /. N. Coston was noin-
mated for the Council: l.. u. Lindsey for
Sheriff; Chas. Hmrod, Treasurer; A. W. F1ou-
noy for Auditor; W. A. Yates, w. T. Porter,
=. Everett, aud T. D. Catalan for the Assom.
bly,.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28

THR United States Senate = looking after
the interests Of John ChinamAn. The bill TO
amend The Fifteenth Amendment has been
amended by the insertion Of . ssstion Of
which the telegraph says: ut gives the Chi
nese the same rights As other citizens. and
prohibits discriminating legislation BY any
State against immigrants from one foreign
country over those Of another" John is
trotting along rapidly on the heels of the
negro.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28

HOMICIDE AT HAMILTON Richard A. Allen,
was killed on Tuesday, the 24th instant, at
Hamilton by DIR. j. i. N. Owen. physician
The difficulty originated about bill for pro-
fessiopal services which is said TO have been
followed up by hostile demonstrations on the
par. Of Allen, which eliminated in two pistol
shots from the Doctor, with fatal effect Oh
the person Of Allen. Allen admitted previous
TO his death that he was In the wrong.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28

HAMILTON NOMINATIONS for city officers have
been made by the two parties. p. C. Casey
10 the Democratic nominee for Marshal; John
A. Dumars the Republican. Robt. NJ. Beatty
vas nominated by the Democracy for Record
or, and John @. Leconey by the Republicans.
A. B. oDougherty Dem. )and John o. barrow
IRep.) will make the fight for City Attorney;
and E. L. Mason (Dem.) and G. II. Seymour
(Rep.) are the nominees for City Surveyor.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28

DEMOCRATIC RATITICAuoS.-The Democra-
cy OF Hamilton held large and enthusiastic
ratification meeting in front Of the Occidental
Hotel, Main street, which was addressed by
Judge Iilford, Judge g. G.. Berry OF Hum
boldt, Judge Pitzer, John X. Kittrell. ESQ.
and Frank Almon.-White Pin, N,inS
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28

ways.
To the Foreman and Grand Jury Of E,ko Coun,v
New, at Its May session, 1870:
your Committee, the undersigned upon whom
were assigned the duty OF examining into the condi
uon OF the public highways streets and alleys In the
county Of Eho respectfully report that we have
formed the duty. and ind the following streets and
viz:
nuisance and obstruction. in the shape Of pile Of
livery stable.
We also hnd that, with wood and refuse Tho follow
ing streets and alleys are ohstructed viz: Silver street
alleys In blocks II. J. l. and NJ.
We deplore the present condition Of the street, in
Elko. but attribute solely to the ineficcncy Of the
eIhoad Supervisor: but especially call the attention
OF the new Road Supervisor TO the matter
W. O. LAND, Chairman,
N. WINES. Secretary,
A. J. COPE.
J, ". KELLOGG,
A. u. MARVEL
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28

SMALL PoI IN SAN FRAsorsoo. Tho San
Francisco correspondent Of the Gold Hill
News says the people Of that city are In a
state Of trepidation at the discovery OF soy.
sral eases Of small por. Vaccinats, vaoeinate,
10 again the cry. or course the San Francis.
20 papers are mum on the subject
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28

Com Vi. Dusr.-The editor of the Boise
News has been up to the Boise Basin. where
the only currency is gold dust. He says "a
piece Of coin is q rare sight, and do MOI
think it would be healthy for the possessor of
one to exhibit it on the street; everybody
would want to drink at his expense as long as
il would last"
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28

The FESIAss seem to mean business this
time. They arc collecting like locusts along
the Canadian line. paying little heed to the
Presidents proclamation to pursue neutrality
In the midst Of these stirring times, what ia
the great chief, Savage. doing In California 70
far from the scono Of aetion7
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28

HARRY HAIvIILE respectfully requests the
individual who took the two quartz specimens
from the Stone House Saloon, to quietly re-
turn them 20 the place from which they were
taken. Sid person, who is known, will save
himself some trouble bY that course
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28

A lengthy and interesting communication
in reference to certain county officers, has bee
received, and will appear in our next issue.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28

The DISTRICT Court has adjourned unit
Tuesda, next. The Lindsey and Cage cas-
will be tried on Wednesday.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28

RELIGIOUS SERVICES At CARLIs-Rev. J. p.
Sipes will preach at Carlin at IL O'Clock A. NJ,
on Sundiy next, and at 7o'clock P. NJ, at the
same plsce.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28
Report Of the Grand Jury.

STATE OF NEVADA. COUNTY or ELKo TO THE
~ Honorable the Distri. Court, in and for the
Eleventh Judicial District in and for Eko County
Nevada. at its May term. ls70-The Grand Jury OF
said County st It's May term, respectfully reports tn,
result OF It's labor follows:
That II has found the following indictments:
burglary. one; grand larceny. two: assault with in.
tent TO do great bodily injury. where great provo
cation appears one; murder three; robbery, one
nuisance. tWo-tWelye in all
The reports OF Committees on County OnicIAls and
County Offices. on Public Highways, and on County
buildings, are hereunto annexed.
The Grand Jury has. by unanimous vote, instruct.
ed Its Foreman to recommend the Court order that
the room used by the Grand Jury be furnished With
new oil cloth immediately.
Tho Grand Jury has also unanimously voted thank
to the District Attorney and the balance Of the County
officers. for their attention and efficiency during ia.
session Of the present Grand Jury.
r r 6ERALD. Foreman.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28
Report OF the Committee on County ON
cinIs.

To the Foreman and Grand Jury Of the County Of
ElkO. Nevada. a. its May session. 1910:
Your Committee, the undersigned. appointed 81 eI
anime int" the administration of the county ofsrrs
&c, respectfully report that they have examined the
books aId records Of the county officers, and have
found them kept in neat md correct manner; which
reflects great credit upon our county officials.
In this connection. we wish TO say that too much
praise cannot be accorded the Deputy Recorder Frank
Rogers. for the efficiency no has eynced In his partic
ular department as County Auditor.
We arc Of the opinion that closer regard TO the
violation or infracton OF the laws. when the
occur by our peace officers, could be shown b. more
frequent arrests.
s. REMNANT Chairman
JAKE MARKS sec'y,
X. l.. GARDNER
J. D. AYRES,
l. BISCHOFF.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28
STORE TO RENT,

NE ROOMS on COMMERCIAL STREET. Ap
Joining the Occidental Saloon are 10 let Inauirs
At the Occidental Saloon, Of
my2S ELI GPoRar
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-28
U. s. COLLECTORS NOTICE.

UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE
CoLIrcToRs OFFICE FITTH DIuHIcr OF SrvApI.
ELKo. May 1ist. 1870.
NOTICE II HEREBY GIVEN. THAT THE April.
: List Of Taxes has been received anu Is now due
Ahd pa aole. FOR all taxes unpaid the expiration
OF ten day from the date 81 this notice demands viii
oe served Tor the tai, and fee 81 10 and mile.
Age AZ tue rate Of four cents mile N served in DER.
son. Al the expiration Of ten days from the d.i,
thereo penalty 81 Ave per aud interest ut tho
rae OF one per cent per month. will be added. to-
Srther with costs Of distrAint &c
WI. V. KiSGSBUHY, s
m25-@ Deputy Collector m District Nevada
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1870-06-23

The bright weather of the pas. few
days coming on so favoursbly AFTER
the late raips, has improved the prospect
of all the crops very much. The dry
weather of May and the early part of
June caused some serious apprehensions
as TO the main products of the farm
These doubts are now, in great measure
removed. The yield NJ grain IL expected
to be fair, although not 30 good as during
some previous years. England has also
suffered from drouh, but her prospects
are improving lately.
Columbia City enjoys the reputation Of
supporting The only Anglo African. Demo
cratic editor in Indiana, On this point
the Fl. Wayne Gazette of last week
contains the following:
1.-THE Huntington Herald says the
Columbis City Post is edited by a darkey.
How is it, friend Brown? Have you
been forcing us into "social equality y
with a cussed Niger all this time, by
concealing from us,your true origin ? II
makes no difference how white your
skin may be, if you have drop OF the
blood of the "inferior race" in you, we
have excellent Democratic authority and
precedenis without number for cutting
your acquaintance, you must clear up
this dark mystery. or prepare 10 be shun-
ned by all chivalrous white men.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1870-06-23

A PARTY which keeps up its orga MIA
ton and asks TO he init listed with the
administration of the peoples affairs
should at least be able to state the object
OF its existence. We ask our political
opponents in all candor what they propose
To- do. Or We may ask them further,
what assurance the people have that the
party would carry out It's pledges il II OBJ
lained power? When. where, under what
administration, national, State, or muni :.
cipal, did the party ever perform pledge
il nad made? The energies of our young
city. when under Democratic rule. were
crippled by the defalcation of a Demo
cratic Treasurer, and a judgment of ten
thousand dollars az inst an ius,lvent
man is the only voucher the city has to
show for the lost money. While the
State funds and swamp lands were com
miiied 10 the custody of Democrats. the
people of the Stale were systematically
robbed. In national affairs the record is
worse, if possible. We need not repeat
At here. In view of the past, what could
he expected in the future. if the calamity
of Democratic supremacy should dsrken
our land again?-lndianapOli Journal
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1870-06-23
,wer The fight promises to be a

lower The fight promises to be
Z" big one. In the meantime,
merchants are taking advantage OF
the low rates to secure their summer
stoek. The wonderful potency of
the Vanderbilt influence is most
astonishing. He is man of great
will, shrewdness, and forethought.
His method seems to be tile "chok
ing off" process, and although the
people may like the lower rates that
are adopted for tie time being, they
sec that if he is successful they will
have to "pay up" in the end. We
want more competing east and west
lines, and sure thing will II be for
the people il Vanderbilt "gets
things altogether into his own
hands,"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1870-06-23
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CON
VEWTI0M.

The Democratic County Convention
met In front of the court house on Sat
nd y at 2 O'clock P.E. June 18th. H.
Corbin ESQ. Chairman. there being but
one candidate each for the office of Clerk,
Auditor aud Treasurer.
ID. Mcdonald was unanimously nom
mated for Clerk. Fl. &. Burllngame for
Auditor. John Soice Treasurer, H. A.
Rank, Jonas Miller. and Henry Grease
were nominated for Commissioners. The
great fight was on the nomination for
Sheriff, candidates were numerous and
esch one had ris " strength with him.
On the first ballot Viunedse was a bead
and maintained bis position for several
ballots, as the "weak,r' candidates
withdrew, Harris gained on him, The las.
ballot counting Harris 60 10 Vinnedge
A., whereupon Vinnedge " magpauamous-
ly" moved that Harris he declared the
UNANIMOUS nominee for sheriff wniCe was
agreed to 10y acciama'ion
However the forces only retreated TO
renew the fight for Representative. The
ballotings were numerous, the first giving
each candidate hope for Office Judg e
Jacoby being ahead, the contest seemed
TO he between Jacoby, Confer and Nc. Far
land, but Gaientine getting on the
track came in "tlree lengths ahead
whereupon Judge Jacoby took off his
hat and moved for the UNANIMOUS nomi-
nation of VI. NJ. Galentine this being done
GaIeniiue was loudly called for and al
once responded by thanking the conven-
lion for the unexpected honor conferred
upon him. and that he would do his bes'
To secure his election; that ten years ago
he was nominated for joint Representative
of Marshsll aud ST. Joseph but he WIS
not quite Zig enough" to spread
over both OF the'couniies (Iohnson having
beaten hin) he would do his best To
spread over Marshall. Everybody was
satisfied and gave three cheers for Galen-
tine. Thus closed contest No. 2, and the
hard work of the convention, At this
point your reporter left; bat presumes
the great army retreated in good order
after having passed the stereoiypej reso
buttons ami appointed committees
Yours truly-OBsERvER