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The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-02-04

The unrivaled spiendor that SO long en-
circled the fame of imperial France is now
dimmed by the dark shadow Of misfortune.
From the once proud pinnacle Of power, France
Is bowed down inglorious humiliation. The
ehalice Of bitterness has been pressed to her
lips, and she has drank deeply the drees of
notifying defeat. The pride emblazoned on
the wreath Of her glory has faded; the joy and
revelry that glittered in the sunlight of her
hope, has given way to the mournful cadence
OF despair; her fertile valleys are but scenes of
desolation; where bloomed the gods of the
household with high aspirations. is now to be
heard the widows lament and the orphans
vail. The rulers, heroes and statesmen of
lie Belle France who contributed by their
wisdom and Talor to her once material renown.
are now placed at the mercy of a conquering
nval-prisoners in their homes; and many of
her sons, whose hearts but Yesterday beat high
With fond hopes, are now lying low in death,
CHASTITY sacrifices TO the decree of relentless
war. Her fortresses that were once seemingly
impregnable and the envy of nations, one
after another, have succumbed to the superior
prowess Of the invader. And now she has re-
eeiyed the deepest humiliation of all: the
dazzling center Of her empire, the pride OF her
people, the great pillar of her strength, the
sacred temple of her ambition, has passed
from her control, and is in the possession of
the triumphant conqueror.
Being proud people who could not realize
that defeat could come upon them, with an
army and navy apparently superior, with off.
GERS and men ready for the fray, France had
become too ambitious, and coveting the Rhine
possessions of the Prussians, she thought it
an easy thing to grasp the tempting prize.
Napoleon imagined himself superior in arms,
organization and numbers TO the Germans,
and thought by an aggressive war, he could
conquer, hold, and dictate. But in Prussia
he found a more determined foe than he had
reckoned upon. His triumphal march from
Paris to the frontier but few months since,
has proved his aspirations futile. The tables
have been turned on him. His armies have
been destroyed; himself has become a prison
er; the fair land of France has been made des-
olate, and all his proud hopes have become
but the baseless fabric Of a vision.
France has learned q bitter lesson; but al
though her sacrifices to the conqueror will
necessarily be great, it is proposed by Ger
many that she shall have the liberty of organ
izing her Government as her own free will
shall dictate. After bordering on the bitter
lesson she has received. taking due heed
thereto, and marking out a course advanta-
geous to her people, she will perhaps become
q grander and nobler nation than ever vet be.
fore
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-02-04

ANOTHER STAGE RoBBERY.--As the Susan
vile stage was approaching Reno, on the
evening OF Wednesday last, at n point about a
mile and half north of that town, two
masked men Jumped from the sagebrush and
ordered the driver to halt, covering him with
a six-shooter. The driver, Mr.. Thomas. was
then requested TO dismount, when they relieved
him Of $3.50 in coin. MAJOR Eggleston, Pay.
master United States Army, was then ordered
to dismount. and compelled to hand over some
$500 OF $500 Of his private funds. The
robbers then requested the Major to remove
his belt which contained some 81 900. While
they were examining the Major. Thomas. who
had IA deringer, fired at one of the robbers. hit.
ting him III his right side. The robber fell
and then got up, staggered off and fired nj
the coach and passengers, but fortunately in
Jured no one. At this time the team ran away.
and rs soon as it could be stopped n party OF
three went back to the place of encounter, and
found the Majors belt which contained 81.
600; but the private funds of $500 were miss
ing. party of citizens from Reno started
immediately in pursuit, and n short distance
from the scene of the robbery captured Charles
Beaver, the man shot by the driver. The
ball entered his right side, above the hin.
ranging forward, and il is Thought he can not
recover The other robbor Is named Rob.
eTts-a son of Chat Roberts, who was con.
cerned in the robbery of the train near Verdi
a short time since. He is we'll known and
can not possibly escape.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-02-04

Owing to the peculiar condition of things at
the South and the great number Of new States
that have not been settled long enough to pro-
duce their own statesmen, some of the old
States have many sons in Congress. In the
Senate, in which there are but ~ members
New York has 10, or nearly one-seventh part
Two for New York itself, Spencer of Alabama.
Rice Of Arkansas, Cole Of California, Gilbert
of Florida, Haines of Louisiana, Nye and
Stewart of Nevada, and Williams of Oregon
Ohio has z, or nearly one-tenth of the
whole; Sherman of Ohio. Warner of Alabama.
Ross of Kansas, Winden of Minnesota, Drake
of Missouri, Upton OF Nebraska, and Fowler
Of Tennessee. These two States have nearly a
quarter Of the whole. In the House there are
~ members, or more than One-fifth of the
whole-Georgia not being counted-who were
born in New York
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LeEislature.

In the Senate. on the 2Sth ult., biils vs,.
introd.ced 10 amend the charters of Gold rrr
and Treasure City.
The bill to shange the county-seat q, IT.,
coin county from Hko to Phoebe reached r..
third reading. when IL was asserted that p;o.h
was in Nye county. The bill was mazda IT,
special order for Wednesday
A bill was introduced to create the county
of Argenta. .. H70~Nv
On Monday Senator Moore introduced a 70.
monstranee from citizens OF Cariin, against
the proposed county aid of Elko to the narrovr
gauge railroad from Elhn to- Hamilton. II
was ordered ON the general file. .. n
In the Senate lengthy discussion took
place on the Eastern Nevada Railroad bill
Several amendments were offered, the most
important one being that no bonds for the
county Of Elko shall be issued to said railroad
company except upon graded sections of ten
miles Of said road; which grading shall com.
mence at the town Of Elko and continue un.
til the boundary OF White Pine county shalT
be reached. The bill passed the Senate by
vote of IL to TO- Crawford changed his vote.
from the negative to the affirmative, and gave
notice that he should move "A recnnsidAratic..
the next day.
A bill was passed in the Senate. appropri-
ating 3, 500 annually to the Virginia Catholic
Orphan Asylum.
Mr.. Bonnitield gave notice that Mt some fu-
ture day he would introduce bill To authorize
and require the Board OF County Commission
cas- Of Humboldt county To- issue bonds Of tho
county in the sum OF 100000 to aid o. n.
Evans and associates to construct railroad
from Mill City to Unionville-
In the Assembly. on Monday, the announce
ment of the vote on passing the Legislative
Fund bill over the Governors veto, Sas again
postponed for one week.
In the Senate. Mr.. Phelan introduced the
following. which was adopted: Resolved, by
the Senate, the Assembly concurring, that our
Senators and Representatives in Congress be-
instructed to use all proper influences to pre-
vent the employment of Chinese in and about
the United States Branch Mint in Carson,
Nevada.
In the Assembly. Mr. Tenant gave notice
of a bill to reapportion the legislative repre-
sentation in this State III accordance with the.
census ~ 1870.
An ACT TO create legislative funds wns passed
-32 To ~.
Mr.. LOwery gave notice ola bill to promote
and encourage the Introduction Of steam ms n
motive power on the common roads of this
State
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-02-04

LOVE WINS THE RACE.-On Tuesday morning. Jan.
81, says the Ogden Junction. town was thrown
into state Of intense excitement ON the arrival Of
the cars from California beautiful young lady by the
name Of Eta Pickett hurried from the cars aud was
Immediately joined by Alexander Weed. agentlcinan
moving In respectable circles in San Francisco The
two hurrcd into "arrsgc prepared for tho OCCASION
and with lightning speed whrled away on their mis-.
sion ofloVe Ihe father Of the young Indy rushed.
IN distracted manner. after the carriage crying:
They've stole they've stole my child away 4"
Five hundred dollars to the man who s,ops tina,
tcam!" The Sheriff and citizens rushed TO the res.
cue, and shots flew thick and fast. The lovers out
stripped th"m ALL and In short ten minutes were
Joined in the holy bands Of matrimony. Mr. and Mrs
fiSkttt thch came upon the scene. and It Il said the
old folks upbraded the people laughed but the new,
made husband and wife took 1t all screnely and dc.
parted by tho next train for san Francisco where they
are now doubtless reveling Ia the nowfound bliss Of
matrimonial life. "
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-02-04

The FOREIGN Bonn IN CoSoHEss.-We have
in Congress two Senators from the adoptedcit-
liens. Eugene Casserly, of California, was
born in Ireland in 1923, and came to this coun-
try when four years old. He was educated in
New York, served his time as printer, was
admitted to the Bar, and emigrated TO Califor-
mia in 1850, where he edited paper, and was
elected to the Senate. Carl Schurz, of Missouri
was born near Cologne. Germany, in 1929, and
educated at the University of Bonn. Implicit
ed in rebellion in 1913 he lied his country
and came here in 1852. He has also been con-
nected with the press of New York and Mis-
sour. In the House, are Farnsworth of ILL
nois, born in Canada in 1920; Fiukelnburg of
Missouri, German; Burdett of Missouri, Eng
lishman; Morrissey of New York, Irish; Smith
of Tennessee, Englishman; Degener of Texas,
German, who has been three times in German
legislatures; and Plat of Virginia, born in
Canada.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-02-04

HAVE YoU Cor BILL?-Much inquiry has been
made concerning the railroad bill other bills
introduced into the Legislature this We have
been frequently asked for certain bills but unable
TO accommodate our friends. Our legislators from
this county have been derelct in their dy The rot
Of this county have chosen 10 represent them
and think they should let themselves be heard
from ocsasionAliy The people OF this State pay for
the printing Of public documents, and documents are
printed also for the benefit Of the people Why don't
we ever see any Of them1 We have received the Gov
ernor's Message. from Senator Moore; one Of the
same from Governor Blasdel and also another Gorer
nsTs iss'Gg, from Senator Moore; bin from an I'm.
known party. introduced by Senator Abraham; and
that comprises the sum total We have not even re-
coived copy Of the Marrow Gauge Railroad Bill"
Gentlemen. what do you do with all the documents
that are printed Don't be afraid Of your postage
stamps, but pass relief bill to cover that expense II
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-02-04

MODEL MAS.-We learn that one of our leg
islators, probably disappointedOn the question
of the Legislative Fund bill, concluded to take
spree the other night. 1t appears he started
in to make Rome howl" mixed himself up
in a hurdy- broil, drew a six-shooter and
claimed the avengers right. Finally he was
arrested by the Sheriff and imprisoned. He
was taken to the Sheriff's Office and left in
charge Of a Waterman. He insisted upon be-
ing released, which was refused, when he at
tempted to ''clean out" the Waterman, but
in turn he was himself cleaned out" He
was finally released-bruised, battered aud
torn. The man who has been appointed to
represent a constituency and would permit
himself to lower his dignity into beastliness,
should receive the merited contempt of his
colleagues by being expelled from their midst
and he should go forth and forever hide his
face in shame.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-02-04

FfRE IN ViBeisIA-A destructive ERE took place in
virginia CITY carly on Wednesday morning last, dcs.
uoyins some thirty buildings. sweeping tho whole
side OF street from Union street TO sutton avenue
Two reported to have been burned. and I, Il.
feared that Of the Aremen have perlshcd Gre,,
excitement prevailed. H...
later account from tho Enterprise says "a build.
ings were burnt. and that the loss of property will
amour, 10 $4,000, and that two lives were lost Pat
rick Lyons vas the OF Of the mon burned In
dcath the name oi the other IL unknown
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-02-04

coin, to be accounted for. These items are
charged to deficiency in the accounts of Z.
Rhodes, late State Treasurer. There are now
in this fund, in Nevada bonds. S33.OOO. AZ
yet nothing has been realized from the per
cent. granted by Congress on the saiI of lands
within the State. Mr.. Fisher says the records
of the United States Land Offices show there
is at least So 900 due from this source. The
amount from toll roads is decreasing; from
fines, increasing.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-02-04

"A Lib AET or POETRY ASD SOSo."-Ths is the
title Of publication Of choice selections from the
best authors-English, Scotch Irish and American
edited by that well.knoNu poet and scholar william
Cullen Bryant The book contains over $40 pages and
II beautifully printed. chOicely lBtrated aud hand
somely bound N isA library Of 800 volumes in
one book. contains 500 seIections from moro
than 900 authors. livery poem has been subjected 10
Mr.. Bryant's revision. II l. delightful companion
siOrehouse OF sueets VIM u Taylor L. the agent
for this work in EIko and vicinity and will give ali in
formation and exhibit the work
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-02-04

Ink bill abolishing the income tax WAS passed
by the U. y. Senate by ono majority. II was
sent to the House Of Representatives for con.
sideration. That body ordered II back from
whence II came, on the ground that all bills
relating to revenue must originate in tho
House.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-02-04

lHE policy Of oHetnpting from taxation, for n
limited time, those who establish new branches
OF industry in Virginia is urged by tho
richmond State Journal that paper believing
that agriculture has had its day, and that the
pa Dominion must become great manu-.
featuring and commercial State.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-02-04

THE WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS arc aitua,od
about one mile and half southwest from the town Of
kko! and carriages are always IN attendance w con
ycy passengers TO and from this favorte bathing re-
sort.
RS- Coaches leave town daily, for these
springs, h9. II, l, and O'Clock.
az Our terms For Single Baths so cents; for
Regular BoHrders. including hsths. per wcct sIb 90
jas VAN AElSrYS uROEPPER
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-02-04

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE James wyath one OF the mon
arrested at Truckcc for supposed participation In the
recent mail car robbery at Alta attempted suicide OH
The 10th ult. by cutting his throat, which, however
did not prove fatal. few nights since. he made an
Intellectual attempt to escape through The window nT
the room In which he confined. he tore the band
ages from the wounds he had previously made in his
neck with the laudable intention Of bleeding 10 death
lost much blood. 49,
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-02-04

or the six members of Congress from Michi-
gan' four are natives of New York; one Of Yer
mont; and only one Of Michigan. Neither Of
the Senators were born in that State; 40 that
OF eight members Of Congress only one il a
native Of the state. though Michigan begins To
rank among the old States.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-02-04

A contract has been made with the owners
OF the Cosmopolitan mine, in Bloody canyon.
Humboldt county, rich in anthony, to deliver
TO San Francisco company, ut Mill City, so
tons OF ore per month, at S25 per ton. The
mine will produce an unlimited amount Of
that description of ore.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-02-04

FATAL AccIDENr.-A cave occurred in tho
lnskip mine, near Unionvillo, Humboldt CO.,
on the 9th instant, causing tho death of YIN
Wodlnke, q native of Cornwall. England. and
iinhiciing serious injuries upon WIN. Trcgon.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-02-04

HURRICANE Ar Commission tho night Of the both
uli. hurricane swept with terrible fury over Cornnc
accompanied with thunder aud lightning. A bouso
aud other damage done. '''"'
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THINKOUICK!

The New ParlOr Game!
MS GAME PRODUCES ROARS OF LAUGHTER
5000 sold In New York City between Dec. fst and
SS6 week and expenses 10 the right men
Sond stamp for descriptive circular and further inf0r-
nation to H. H. WALKER, 80 Park Row. New York.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-02-04

DHH engine and wood sheds at Blue Canyon.
on the Central Pacific railroad near Truckee
were barnt on Jan. 3lst, and it is stated that
the engine Mono" was entirely DESTROYED
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To WHon II NAY CoscEKx.-Any person wishing
communications published in this paper that ~. op
posed to our uel1-kno-n principles. can have them
inserted Ut our regular advertising rates-
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% bn used in connection with Baths when desired
Every case, OF which we have had several Of what
miners call the LEAD DISEASE, has received q
PERMANENT CURE in n few days time
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Gov BLASpEt has our thanks for 6uciy bound
copy Of his message. delivered before tho Legislature
on Japuary %, ISL
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EES" HousI-Aftsr Monday evening. Feb 9th. tho
boarding Department. of the ERo House will he dis
coEtin ned.
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AIIItIE.ID.

IL wiDncmucCa. January 25th. Robert KcTnr Of
Sinnsmnoss. to Anna " Graham Of Paradise Valley
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ELECTRIC BATTERY,

REGULAR INVALID DOARDRRs.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-11-02
vEaMe or ADvER rysiNC.
sal Loveugoo6 "a o Candy Pull.

I had q heap of trouble last Christmas
and III tell you how It happened.
Dekin Jones gave candy pullin, and
| got stool, as they say in North Cas-
olina, and ovev oes.
Sister Poll aud vent together, nnd
when We got to old man Jones the house
was chuck full. Dog mi cats Of. there
was room to turn round
Thsr vas Suzo Harkin-she's as big %
a skinned horse-and six other Harkins,
and Smmonses, nnd Peuigrews, end tho
school master and his gal, besides the old
dekn and the dekiness, and enough llttlo
deesinesses to Sc. up half dozen young
folks in the family bizness.
Well, bimby the pot begun % bile, and
the fun begun. We all got our places
ready, and put aour on our hands to keep
the candy from stickio, and then we
pitched into pullin. ...
Wasn't it fun? never saw sich lsf6p
and "n,tin' mp in al 10y born d..o.
made n candy bird for En-. Simmons.
Her and me expects to trot in double
harness one Of these daze. She made
candy goose for me.
Then we got to thrown candy balls intu
ono nnothrr's hair, aud a runnin' from
one side Of the house to luther, and out
ntu the kitchen, tll erythirg upon the
place was all gommed over With candy.
got a pine bench, an En-. Simmons
sot close to me.
Suke Harkin- confound her pictur -
throw'd candy ball sock intu one of mi
ize.
l mado bulg to run after her, and
heard something rip.
My stars alivel Wasn't l pickled9 ?
| looked around, and thar was the gable.
end of mi bran new britches a sticken' to
the pine bench.
I backed up agin the wall sorter craw.
fish like, and grinned.
"Sut," said sister Poll, "what's the
matter p
shut up2" sell.
"Sut,' says En-. "come away from that
wall; you'll get all greasy"
''Lct her grease y seq |, and sot down
on washboard that was lying across q
tub, feelin' worse than an old made at
weddlu'.
Purity soon felt somcthin' hurt and
purity soon it hurt again.
Ice whis-l jumpt ten feet hi, kicked
over the tub, out few old Jones Christ
mas turkey, and you ought to seen me
git.
l cut for tall timber now, jumped
staxed and rider fences, and mashed down
brush like a runaway heriksn till got
home, and went to bed and staid there
two daze!
Ef old Jo~es' barn bs-ns do~n nsxs
winter, and I an arrested for it. and ef
any body peers asa witness ngin me,
I'll bust his dosgond he'd Them's my
sentiments.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-11-02
A Painful FrOIic,

Among the choice spirits OF Charles
IL's days it was the custom. whom gem
tleman drank lady's health as toast
by way Of doing her great honor, to
throw some part of his dress into the
fire, an example which his companions
were bound to follow by consuming tho
same article of their apparel, whatever
it might be. One Of the guests at u
tavern diuner, perceiving that Sir Charles
Sedley had on a very rich lace cravat.
when he named his toast committed his
crsvat to the flames as a burnt Offering
to the temporary divinity. aud Sir Charles
and tho rest of the party were obliged
to do the came. The poet bore bis loss
with great composure, observing that Il
was good joke, but that he would have
as good . one some other time. He
watched therefore bis opportunity when
the party was assembled on . subsequent
occasion, and drinking off a bumper to
the health of Nell Gwyue, he called the
waiter, and ordering . tooth drawer into
the room whom he had previously brought
to the tavern for the purpose, made him
draw q decsyed tooth which had long
plagued him. The rules of good fei.
lowship, Ms then iu force, clearly required
that every one Of the company should
have = tooth drawn also, bu. they very
naturally expressed q hopo that Ssdlsy
would not be 30 unmerciful as to enforce
the law. Deaf, however, to all their
remonstranccs, persuasions and entrea.
ties, he saw them, one after another, put
themselves into the hands of the opera.
tor and, while writhing With pain, added
to their torment BY exclaiming: "Pa.
tience, gentlemen, patience +; you know
you promised that l should have my
frolic too"