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law passed April 90 1850, makes II the duty OF the
Assessors OF the several townships aud Wards, at
the time OF making the essessments, TO ascertain
the number Ofbirths and deaths for the preccd-
ing year and report the same TO the Probate
Judge.-P POrtsHlouth TimeS
These would be valuable statistics.
But win the assessors get themi We
think there Is nothing in the blanks
furnished by the Auditor Of6tats, com.
plvIne with THE law,ov blot s7t1 l ;
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"Last week we saw our old friend
William Jackson on the streets. He ID
the Oldest man in the county.-Ports-
nIsuh Republican. @
In 1874, Mr.. Jackson was for short
our neighbor He was all his life, up
to 1856, a Wing, and then Rspubli.
eau. No wavering in his politics.
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THE balloon went up at De Haven's
Circus in Portsmouth on Tuesday of
last week, aud came down in the Ohio
River. The man had hard swim for
his life before a skiff reached him.
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Job

We have never had such run of
Job work as we have had this spribg.
Our presses. have been running con.
stantIy for nearly three weeks. No
finer job work is done in the State than
Shs, done attbe SrASpARD Office.
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We learn that during the past win
lsr7sO persons joined the NJ, 4, Church
in Pike county, and 4O4 in PikeIon,
Jasper. and the immediate vicinity
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Since examining the evidence in the Butler
Cadetship case we are not sure but that our
member, John T. Wilson, voted right. We CEN
sured Mr.. Wilson because at the time we regard
ed Butler equally as guilty as the others. Mr..
Wilson is right on the Tariff observation-disclosures
JOURNAL.
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The farce Of trying Mcfarland for
the murder of A. d. Richardson, is in
progress in New York. OF course he
will be acquitted in that sink Of iniquity.
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An Ohio Republican Association has
been formed at Washington City, and
one man appointed tor each Congress-
ional District. G. W. Shockey, Of
Macarthur, is the member for this dis
trict. He is now in Washington City,
aud will cooperate with central COM
mittees and others, in promoting the
cause of Republicanism in this district,
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There is much sickness in Macarthur.
The measles prevail to such an extent
that the public schools have been sus-
pended. Several persons have died.
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1--WE hope the IrOntonians and ChilllcOtheans
will reconsider their project OF running OF
through q rough country, to get around Ports
mouth, when there Is so easy and natural u route
through our city, and up our Scioto Valley. II
won't pay, -FOrtsmoUih Republtcdn.
No. 1t will not pay. The canal is
amply sufficient to carry all the corn,
pork and whisky on the "3ottom."
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THE TRAVELLERS
LIFE AND ACCIDENT
INSURANCE COMPANY.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR REPUBLICATION.
Z. " q. AUDITOR OF STATES OFFICE,lA
SEAL. DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE,

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR PUBLICATION
1. " q AUDITOR OF STATES 0FFICE.aA
lSEAL. DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE,
IL COLUMBUS, Feb. 7, 1870.
1t is hereby certified that the Travellers Life
and Accident Insurance Co., located at Hartford
In the state of Connecticut, has complied, in aH
respects, with the laws of this State relating to
such Insurance Companies, for the current year
and has filed in this office sworn Statement, by
the proper officers thereof showing its condition
and business, at the date of such Statement
December 81, 1867 to be as follows:
Amount of actual paid mp Capital. S5OO,000 %
Aggregate amount of available Assets l,330,8g9 81
Aggregate amount Of Liabilities, (ex-n Il ssf
cept capitaly including Reinsurance, 72O,493 10
Amount of Income for the preceding ~
year III S64,SS6 O7
Amount of Expenditures for the pre-
cedlng year III ncash..............,....T T02,5l2 40
In witness whereof have hereunto subscribed
my name, and caused the seal of my office TO be
affixed, the day and year above written g pr
JAMES H. GOODMAN, Auditor of state.
..a..r. o., . By JAMES WILLIAMS, Chief Clerk.
r. D. HARRISON, General agent for ohio,
COLUMBUS, QHIo,f
..'4'.' .'..f II ...-. "t----- 2 =. 20
HI. L. Chapman, Agt..
sga JACKSON sOHIO.s ag7T
April 21-lw ~
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at has been over three months since the disap-
peaTance Of Walter n. Burke, and there are yet
no tidlngS Of his fate, Portsmouth Times.
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Areu.s wanted

For the Illustrated History of the Holy Bible, by
John Kitto, D. D., and F. s. A. Those wishing
TO act please apply to J.W Lyon 5Box lGO, Jack
son c. H., General Aent for Southern Ohio, or
call on Saturday afternoons, at Gibson House,
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"our favorlte Magazite, DemoreSts, Monthly,
has failed TO arrive for4he last two months. We
never fail to give the monthly notices when re-
ceived. What Is the matter?
The above is from one OF our ex-
changes We published the notices
required, but the Magazine has not
come since February. We think the
proprietorS must be like good many
New Yorkers s--swindlers.
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AUDITORS OFFICE
e JACKsDN COlTNTY

AUDITORS OFFICE
.rr.TFMs T. aHr. JACKSON COUNTY, I
...... April IL, 1870.
Sealed propoposals will be received at the Au-
ditor's ONCE, OF jackson County, Ohio until Ono
o'clock p. NJ, on Friday, the 9th day OF May,
1870 for performing the labor and furnishing the
material necessary to the erection of bridge 40
feet span, across BFushy- Fork Of Little SciOto
River, in Scioto township. Tllenecessary filling
will be done by the Commissioners. The right
is reserved to reject any or ell bids, II deemed
proper by the Commissioners. Contractors. will
be required to give Bond and security on the day
ofletting for the completion ofthe work accord.
ing to the plans and specifications, now on fils
in the Auditors Office, OF said county.
By order of tho Commissioners,
.-.-. SAMUEL BAKER, Auditor.
ap2l-6w ~
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sPEoIAL NOTICES.
Tpr.xL.A..l 81

Ny No I.i,riaessf Ae6llfG
p..,rnitude /, tho natural accompaniment OF old
are. but II may Be ameiorated. and the period OF
entire helplsssncss long postponed by the judicious
use Of . healthfui stimulant. Physicians, null
aware Of this fact. usually recommend moderate
stimulation when the strength and visor Of matu-
rity have been suspended by the feebleness and
prostration which are the inevitable results OF de-
clining years. Port wine, gin, brandy, and other
liquors are often prescribed by medicalmen for aged
persons, but the impulse which fermented and dis
tiled liquors give TO the circulation. and the energy
they seem to impart. Is transitory, unless the aleo-
holic principle Is modified and qualified by the pres
ence Of medical tonies and invigofanta .Of Al thu
combinations Of dinuslve stimuli with the juices OF
herbs, roofs and banks that have ever been admins
tered to the aged and inarm. with tho view OF sus-
taining their waning strength, cheering their droop-
Ing spirits and relieving the aches and pains to
which they are subjected, none has been found SO
eficacious, 80 agreeable and SC. permanent In Its
effects as Hostetter's Stomach Bltters. The differ
ence between the effect OF the Bitters and that OF Il
mere ~excltant. however pure, Is the same as between
the effect Of a sudden and momentary application
Of excessive force to given purpose, and the result
of a steady, continuous application Of exactly the
requisite amount Of force 10 the zane end. Inc
mere spirit Of physical energy produced by u dram
land which Is always succeeded by corresponding
depression) never yet benefited any man or woman
suffering from physical decay. A cordial like Hos
letters Bltters, at once soothing and invigorafing'
Is the remedial agent required.
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WATER REDUCTIoN.-The old Uncle
Sam shaft, at the south end Of the
Comatock, after a long period Of dis
use, Is now being drained Of the great
amount Of water at the bottom, In
order to make Use Of it in the ex-
traction of ore from the Caledonia
mine, near by. Owing, however, 10
the heavy spring or influx OF wate
at the bottom. very allow progress Is
made In Its reduction. It was forty
feet deep when the bailing was COM
meneed. some three or four weeks ago,
and they have only managed to reduce
it about half, rs yet. The shaft Is SUI
Seet deem. from the surface TO the car
trsck Of the lower level, below when
IL the sump. 20 feet deep: I1ere Is
now about two feet depth or water
above the car-traek, and 1t will take
: week or two vet before the water
will be drained below that level ana
confined to the stump, although
fargo battling tanks are kept IN con
slant operation.
UN,rIp STATES CIRCUIT CouKr FOR
rHr DISTRICT OF Observation-Disclosures.
The following cases appear on the
calendar of this Court for the August
term, commencing on next Monday
Robert Robinson vs.. Savage Mining
Co.; n. H. A. Mason ct ais. vs.. New
York and Silver Peak Mining Co. ct
ais. Mary Ann Mining Co. vs.; Over
man Silver Mining Co.: Dardanelle
Mining Co. VS.. Overman SILVER Mining
Co William H. Brumtield W. Alfred
Moves and wife Clinton Gurnee Us;
Duncan S Barber; Virginia and
Trnckee Railroad Co. vs.. Oyerman
Silver Mining Co.; William Arlington
IS. F. .. Castle ct ais; ". Manseau
ys. ED. Feusier; William 5; ChapmasH y
william Welch ct ais. ; Putnam =
Rrier vs.. California State Telegraph
Co: Central Pacific Railroad 20; Q,
California vs.. J. v. B. Dyer ct aus.
#. w. Fenn ct ais. vs.. Eberhardt Nine
and Mill Co. ct al.-Cnson appeal.
TALKING about bath houses, out there
are none on the coast like Brodek,s,
No. 81 South G street. Baths only
hfty cents.
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HlscBLLASRops
PROCEEDINGS OF THE UNION
REPUBLICAN, STATE oEN-
in ?" TRIAL COMMITTEE.

~
ia MEETING OF THE UNION REPUB
"A hcan State Central Committee, held at VII
gina gig, Jun! %S ssd, is7o, I. va.
on WEDNESDAY, SEPfKNBER Sist. ism. To
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to-wit: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Repre-.
sentative IN Congress, Justice OF the Supreme
Treasurer Of State, Controller Of State, Sur.
veyor General, Superintendent Of Public In.
struction, State Mineralogist, Clerk OF Supreme
Court, and tho transaction Of such other bust
ness as shall properly come before said Conven.
ton. .
On motion, Received, That each county be
entitled 70 ono delegate At large. ono for zach
one hundred 400 votes, and one for each frac-
ton over my b0) cast for the Republican Presi-
dental Elect Electors a. the election Of isss;
the several County Central Committees that tho
Primary Election Of Delegated To both State and
County Conventions be held on the 18th day OF
September, 1870, and that at said election one
delegation be elected 70 the State Convention
and one delegation to the County Convention.
Onmotion. Resoped, That q voter ct the Union
Republican Primaries shall possess the follow
ing qualifications: He shall be q citizen OF the
United States and Of the State Of Nevada nc
shall at the time Of voting at the Primaries be q
qualified elector and registered voter Of the Pre-
cinct In which he offers to vote p; he shall have
voted the Union Republican ticket, State and
National, at the general election OF November,
A. D.. 1868, or would have done SO had II been
possible to vote no shall solemnly pledge him.
self to vote for the, nominees Of the Union Re-
publican party at the general election In Noyem-
Der, A.. D.. 1870.
Resdred, That we recommend 10 the several
County Central CommitIeSs .nat on tne Gay OF
oral Conventions. the people be requested to
express their preference for the candidates for
the several ofices, State and County, by . direct
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CAUTION [!

THE PUBLIC a HEREBY CAV.
1 TONED against occupying or purchasing from
A.. 8. Edwards. or his agent, the property Hnown
as the Fort Homestead Property, sitnatea ~ .ns
Of Gold Hill. Storey County, Neyadi. saio
property belongs TO 2; Lyford .na ann rnds,
the State Laws Of Nevada. Legal proceedings
win DO commenced TO judicislly determine tns
validity Of our title 70 the entire premises, ma
alltresspassers punished aecordingY-oun
Gold Hill, July "a, 1870, H+a
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THIS Is a world of compensatlons.
The trouble between France and Prus-
sia will put an efiectual estoppel upon
Gilmore's proposed great International
iamboree, and thus war abroad VIII
give US peace at home. "lt's an Ill
wind" etc.
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SOLD By ALL DRUGGISTS.


To the Sufferers Of the late Gold HUI
and DAYTON ires, and oil who are In want OF FUR
nlture, Wall Paper. Paints, Furnishing Goods. etc.
calling on me before purchasing elsewhere. az my
stock Is the largest and most complete In the state,
from a cradle TO a clothes pin. Being bought In the
clerk hire to pay, AZ others have, / can afford to sell
these goods for forty per cent. less than any otner
house Ia Silverland. Call and sec our prices, as the
The old stand, No. no South q street. Virginia, and
ir:r;.tT Z. W. KEYES.
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JOIN L. MooaI.-An tho old residents Of

JoHS L.. MooRr.-Al tho old residents OF this
section know John L. Moore, Of Virginia City. and
the few new ones who don't happen T., should make
his acquaintance as soon as possible, especially u
they want anything In the furniture or bedding line.
In our advertising columns may DO seen au OF
tlcle setting forth that our friend Moore has for sale
ut his famous Sierra Nevada Furniture and beddlnR
Warehouse, Niagara Hall, North b street. Virginia,
an Immense stock in that line. from O doubl, bed
stead to a tin dlpper. including carpets, mirrors
stoves, c~rockery, tinware. lamps. table cutlery. etc,
In short, everything necessary, except o vile. 10 20
10 housekeeping with. Call and let him show you
through his establishment. hp1-lm
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h. House We Live In.-Thc mind Is the
tenant OF the body. and unless the tenement is kept
In good repair. the Immortal occupant Is depress"f,
distraught, miserable. and sees things Through q
glass. darby, not as they really are. When the
tonlach II Is relaxed. the liver torpid. the bowels dis
ordered, and the nerves unstrung, invlgorate, resu'
late and tone them with TARRANr's ErTERvEscESr
SELrzrR ArERIESr. It's operation Is certain. palm.
less aud salutary. It brings the action Of these
Important organs Into conformity with the laws OF
health: the spirits rise, the brain clears, and the
capacity to enjoy life Is restored to dcspondlng In
valids. ~
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IL this age when merit is obscured by s~elfasser.
tlon, and slarIng advertisements take the place OF
solid talent Il Is q pleasure to meet with true worth.
To those In need OF medical aid we would cheerfuliy
recommend the DR.. J. G. Young Institute. 6lS Sac
ramento street, San Francisco. During Its twenty
years Of operation II has held the highest place OF
Integrity, and has been recognized as q sure refuge
Of the sIck, where all receive skillful and honorable
treatment, See advertisement on the inside.
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NlAcRA HALL,
CHARLES NATHAN,

TATE FROM THE LARGEHT
DRESS AND CLOAK HAKER, i. prepared 70
do all work In bis limo In the bost manner possi'
bic, and at lower rates than any otnor Grey.
maker In town. VIII do work cheap, owing 70
the dullness Of the times, at the following rstes;
silk dresses made In latest styles -. .....S1 W
Wooden dresses made In latest styles...... oW
CHARLES NATHAN,
No. 50 South,C street, Virginia. ,
apply. jy9+1m
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The C-onfc,.Ions of nm Invalid.

The Confessions oil nm
Published for the benent OF YOUNG + and
others, who suffer from NERVOUS DEBILITY,
ETC., supplying the means OF selfcurc. Written BY
one who has cured himself, and sent free Of charge
on receiving a postpaid directed envelope. Address
through PoStofice only, g. .
JONATHAN +. GOOD,
,voI.am San Francisco, Cal.
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.elegates are apportIoned to the several coun.

N. A. II. BALL,
Chairman Nevada State Central Committee
National Union Republican Party.
@. C. BATrERnAN, Secretary. je2+td
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GettinE Married.

Getting Married.
Essays for young men. on the delights OF Home.
and tho ~proprlety or improperly OF getting married.
with sanitary help for those who feel united ior
matrimonial unhappiness. Sent free, In sealed en-
veIopes. Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION BOX
7, Philadelphia. Pa my3l.Sm
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ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.

Arrivals.
By WELLS. FARGO & co.'s n
No way.bm arrived.
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\ NEVADA
U r NITUR e

MOULD INFORM RIa. MANY
w friends and the public generally, that he
has removed his extensive stock OF
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We HAVE
PLENTY OF GOoDm
AND WANT TO SELL THEM

We will sell them ~ cheap n any house %
the Pacific Coast. We can afford 70 do 70, and
by giving MS . call people viii discover that We
mean what we say. and do It. We import I'll
our goods from the East. our CLOTHING s
THE BEST
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LESSONS ON THE PIANO.
PROF. SAVERS

RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCES TO THE
II citizens OF Gold Hill, Virginia City and VI
cinity, that he IL prepared to
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THIS CELEBRATED INSTITUTE HAS
i enjoyed on this coast an uninterrupted sue
cess Of eighteen years, and has become one OF
he renowned Hospitals Of the age: What the
celebrated Lock Hospital Is to LONDON, and the
no less renowned establishment Of Ricord is 70
Psis. this Institute has become TO the Pacific
Coast. The thousands annually received and
cured at this place Is In point Of number or Pc;
ients among the very first OF the world, and
the success Of its treatment ranksit second to
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HOUSE.
Contested Elections Virginia ut
Large.

Contested Elections Virginia at
Large.
Mr.. Paine, from the Election Committee,
reported adversely on the claim of Mr..
Segar, Representative at large from Yir-
ginia, giving notice he would call it up
hereafter for action.
Mr.. Cessna made a report in the con-
tested election case from the Fifth Con-
gressional District Of Pennsylvania, with a
resolution that JOHN Reading, the sitting
member, is not entitled to the seat, and
the contestant, Caleb N. Taylor, is.
Mr.. Randall presented minority report
with opposite conclusions.
Mr.. Cessna gave notice he would call up
the matter for action next Tuesday.
The Tariff.
Mr. Schenck gave notice that he would
move to close the general debate on the
tariff bill tomorrow; and then MIR, knight
moved to postpone the consideration of
the bill by clauses till next Tuesday.
PcrsOnaI-LOgan and Gen. sherman
Mr.. Logan, rising to personal explana-
ton, and said he had some facts and fig
Ures he wished 10 present, in justification
to the House and himself He then sent to
the clerks desk and had read letter, al
ready published, from Gen. Sherman to
Senator Wilson, in criticism of the bill to
reorganize the army, and Logan's speech
in support of it.
Mr.. Logan spoke at length criticising in
severe terms the dictatorial attitude of
Gen. Sherman.
The afternoon and evening were con-
sumed in discussing the tariff, MIR. Mar
shall, from the Committee on Ways and
Means, speaking two hours and halt.