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Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-07

Gold closed in New York on the 2Sth
a, 1l02f.
Henry J. Stebbins was, on the ODD,
sworn in as Twceds successor to the
Commissioncrship of the Department of
Public Works of New York city. The
Committee of Seventy approved of the
acceptance by Stebbins of the appoint
ment.
Rev Alexander Ellis (colored), of Bos-
ton, has recovered $400 damages from the
Narragansett Steamship Company for re-
fusing him a seat ut the table of the
steamer Providence.
According TO New York dispatch of
the 24th there was considerable excite
ment ut Hunters Point over the deter
mination Of the School Commissioners to
enforce the reading of the Bible in the
schools Several children of Catholic pa
rents had been elected because they re-
fused 10 be present at such occasions
On the 24th three young men took seats
in the scbool-house when refused permis-
sion, and encouraged, cheered, and pro-
tected one of the girl scholars who re-
monstrated against the reading Of the
Bible They were arrested by the police
The New York Kaa Of the Odd says il
was quite likely that General Schenck had
decided 10 terminate his mission to Eng
land and accept the position of law officer
ny, which, it is understood, has been kept
open for him for some time.
Ex-Comptroller Connolly, of New
York, was arrested on the 25th, on a
charge Of fraud Bail to the amount of
81 600, geo was required. A new order of
arrest for Ingersoll, Garvcy and Wood
ward was issued on the Goth, by Judge
Larncd, at Albany, fixing their bail at
$500, 900 each, and made returnablc De
ccmbcr 8, to the Bureau of Municipal
Correction, of which O'Conor is at the
head The New York Times of the Goth
says Mayor Hall would shortly be arrested
on a similar complaint to that under which
his fellow conspirators were awaiting the
course of justice.
BY the official count only two Tammany
Aldermen-Coman and Plunkett-are
elected in New York city.
The Republicans of Boston have nom
mated Vinton r. Abbot for Mayor.
The New Hampshire Republican State
Convention, to nominate candidates for
Governor and Railroad Commissioner, is
to be held in Concord on Wednesday
January 3.
There were ten new cases and four
deaths from smallpox in New York city
on the 27th. There were 153 deaths from
this disease in Philadelphia during the
week ending on the 25th, and ninety-two
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-07

three and half cents pound, the corn
being estimated at forty cents bushel A
Joint stock company is to be organized,
with a capital of $50, 900, for the purpose
of putting up building, machinery, and
manufacturing the article on an extensive
Sale
Nine years ago there was not re-
finery of petroleum in the United States.
Now several millions of dollars are invest
ed in these establishments-the principal
ones being at Cleveland, Ohio, Pittsburgh
and Titusyille, Pa, and the cities of New
York and Boston. The cost of refinery
varies. of course, with its capacity, which
run all the way from 100 to 10000 barrels
daily, and cost from $40, 600 to 500, 600.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-07

THE LITTLE CORPORAL was routed but
not conquered in the great fire, and the December
number comes out a. fresh, sparkling and vigorous
as ever. 1t contains full-page illustration by
Thomas Mast the prince OF artists, and among the
articles we notice from Horace Greeley on
- Art and Industry" This number contains many
rich things and is beautifully illustrated throughout.
The publisher announces that in the next number
will begin the $500 Prize Story, written by Helen
G. Weeks, noted writer for the young. This will
no doubt be charming story, and all the boys and
girls will be delighted with it. Published by JOHN
f. Miller Chicago, ILL.,
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-07

new cases were reported there on the
2s;h-
Up to late hour on the afternoon of
the 9Th Connolly was still in the hands
of the officer, having so far failed TO fur
nish the requisite bail
An Easiport tMe.) dispatch of the 2sth
SAYS the weather was The coolest there
ever known in November The therinom
eier was FIVE degrees below zero.
The Erie Canal was frozen over, neal
Buffalo, On the 18th
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-07
Success Based upon Merit,

=. Is subject OF general remark, among
ootn wholesale and retail druggists, that no
medicine introduced to the American public
mas ever gained such popularity and met
win SO large sale in all parts Of the land
IA inc same length Of time, as has DIR. Pierce,s
'oiden Medical Discovery. This cannot Dc.
pena upon Its having been more largely adj
sertioed Than any other medicine. a. sucl, {.
not the case. The correct explanation ne
'hihk' Is found in the fact that this medicine
produces the most wonderful and pefec,
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-07

A recent London special 10 the New
York Vorad says distinguished Cardinal
authorized the statement that the Pope
would not leave Rome unless he was
compelled to do 10 by physical force or
personal violence
The Emperor of Germany accepts the
position OF arbitrator between the United
States and England on the question of
the boundary of Nancouver's Island
Minister Bancroft will be invited to
present to His Majesty on the 10th of De-
cember the memorandum in the matter.
4 colliery explosion near Brainwich,
England, on the eth, resulted in the kill
ing of eight miners. BY similar acct
dent near Haversford, twenty men were
injured. but no one was killed outright.
4 London dispatch Of the 18th says the
sudden and severe GOODNESS of the weather
had caused great distress among the poor
within the city. Seventeen deaths had
resulted Immediately from the extreme
cold since the ice first appeared
A dispatch from Alexandria, Egypt,
had occurred in the harbor Of that port,
in consequence of collision between two
steamships carrying passengers and mails.
The vessels met with great force, the
shock and sinking resulting in the death
of seventy-fiye Algerian pilgrims by
drowning. The men were overburdened
with gold, the weight of which rendered
their efforts to swim unavailing, indeed
impossible,
For the first time since the occupation
Of Rome the Italian Parliament met in
that city on the 9th. The opening speech
was delivered in person by King Victor
Emmanuel.
John Jay, United States Minister to
Austria, and Count Andrassy, Minister
Of Foreign Affairs, have signed an inter.
national convention between the United
States and Austria, guaranteeing the in
volatility Of trademarks in the two
countries.
Reports received at Havana from all
parts Of Cuba state that the growing
sugar cane is in an excellent condition,
and that a large crop is expected every
where for next year.
The Commune prisoners, ROssel, Ferre
and Bourgeoise, were executed at Paris
on the 28th. The behavior of the three men
was most courageous. Fcrre refused to
allow the bandage to be placed over his
eyes, declaring that he should look his
executioners in the face. Rossel fell at
the first discharge, and was instantly
killed. The others were only severely
wounded and received second volley
from pistols
The Chamber Of Deputies OF the Prus-
sian Diet effected an organization on the
28th. Forkenbccl was elected President,
and Roeller First Vice President
Eight medical students were publicly
shot at Havana on the 2Sth, for having
demolished the grave of Gonzalo Costa.
non. They met their death with resigna-
ton, and expressed regret at having COM
mitted the act for which they died.
dispatch from the City of Mexico,
dated November 10, says state of anarchy
prevailed throughout the entire republic.
The journals were filled with accounts OF
pronunciamcntos, and the troops were
growing revolutionary.
The thermometer at Quebec marked ten
degrees below zero on the morning of the
2Sth. The river St Charles was frozen
over.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-07

The best farm in England is kept by
woman, and took the first prize recent
ly offered by the Royal Agricultural So
ciety. Ii is farm of 400 acres, devoted
to pasture, grain and stock. The soil was
originally poor, but has been much i'm.
proved by skillful treatment. Only -four
horses are kept, yet such has been the adj
mirable system Of management that they
are sufficient for the cultivation necessary
for seventy acres of wheat, the same of
barley and turnips, besides some oats and
beans. The produce sold during the year
realized X15.S95.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-07

Mr. Edward Hope, farmer and cat
tie dealer, accidentally shot himself while
of Allegan, Mich. He had killed two
deer, and was walking along ON a log, gun
in hand, intent on watching deer, when
his foot slipped on the icy log and he fell,
striking upon the gun IN such way that
it went of, and the charge, containing
some sixteen buckshot, penetrated his
thigh and lodged in the small Of his back.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-07
The South.

There are twenty three colored men in
the Legislature Of Georgia--four Senators
and nineteen Representatives.
Lieutenant Governor Dunn died at New
Orleans on the 22d. The business of the
city was suspended on the 23d out of re-
spect to the deceased.
The Georgia Legislature has passed the
Election Bill for Governor over the acting
Governors veto, by more than two-thirds
majority.
A dispatch from Raleigh, N. c., on the
23d, sayssthe Governors message, which
had been sent TO the Legislature, shows
the debt of the State to be $34 ,S0O,0
Complete returns of the vote for Gov
ernor in Maryland, nearly all being official,
give the following results: For Jacob
Tome, Republican, 58,s24; VIM. Pinck-
ney Whyte, Democrat, 1850. Demo
cratic majority, Is, 135.
The Grand Duke Alexis and suite, ac.
companied by Secretary Robson, visited
Annapolis, Md, on the oath
A Charleston dispatch of the 9th says
A committee of influential citizens, in.
Guiding Hon. j. ID. Pope and Ex-Governor
Orr, publish the result of their examina-
ton of the Treasurer's debt statement,
which they find correct. The committee
report that the total debt Of South Caro-
lima is $ll 900, 306, exclusive of $4,000, DOC
owing in New York. The American
Bank Note Company certify that they
have in their possession $6,0OO,O0 OF
funding bonds, and Governor Scott has
instructed them to print no more bonds
or stocks of any kind for this State"
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-07
General News Summary.
Washington News

The Solicitor Of the Treasury decides
tina; any passing steaInboa; carrying pctro-
ieun contrary TO Law is subject TO seizure;
but the OIL itself is moi; also, thai when
carried according 10 law, al petroleum
must he marked al WHIST degree FahreE-
heit II viii ignite, and the transportation
Of coal oh on passenger steamers Is en-
iircly forbidden.
The Grand Duke Alexis arrived IN
Washington on the evening Of the I'D
The derot was ihroaged with q large
crowd anxions to sc him. lie was the
guest q Minister Caiacazy.
A dispatch from Washington 10 the
Nov Yora: Hs7s4gd Of the I'D says that re
liable information OF the real object of
the visi. Of the Grand Duke Alexis 10 the
United States, reports that he il charged
with 8 mission Of an important and
delicate character to our government, II
being nothing less than proposal for an
alliance. offensive and defensive. between
the two nations 4 European war Is ap-
pretended. and Russia believes that with
the active aid II the United States, or as
sisted by an extensive privateering feet,
under Russian letters of niarque, she
could defy alI Europe.
The Grand Duke Alexis was formally
received by the President, a; the White
House, on the 23d.
The Union Republican National Com
mirtee has been called 10 meet in Wash
ington city at II O'Clock in the forenoon
of Thursday, January IL, 1872, to fix the
time and place Of holding the next Re
publican National Convention.
A Washington telegram Of the oath says ::
"The management Of the Russian Lcga-
ton passed to-day from .Catacazy TO
General Gorloi, whose residence has been
at Hartford as military attache Of lega-
ton This gentleman will be very ac-
cepiablc 20 the executive authorities in
his new position This change relieves
the President of the unpleasant duty which
Catacazy's conduct had otherwise made a
necessity, OF sending his passport to the
Minister, and may be regarded as a prac-
tical compliance with the request Of this
government for his recall
A Washington dispatch of the 18th
says il had been asccrtained from an of
fetal source that there was no truth IN
the statement that Minister Schcnck
would be recalled and Secretary Fish sue
coed him.
Ex-senator Wade has declined the ten
der made 10 him by Secretary Fish, of
President or umpire in the Boundary
Commission between England and Iii
IBERIA. Mr.. Wade says his position rs
chief law officer Of the Northern Pacific
Railroad will not permit him to be long
enough away for that business.
The following Internal Revenue APP
pointments were made on the 2Sth : Eu.
gene b. Moore, Gauger ia the Ninth Hi
nois District Joseph ID. Keebaugb,
Third Missouri, and J, n Sage, Seven
tcenth Kentucky.
A Washington dispatch of the Goth
says the government had adviccs to the
effect that the volunteers in Havana were
committing great excesses and among
other things threatening American citi-
Zens. The Secretary OF the Navy had
given such instructions as would afford
proper protection in case the anticipated
trouble arose
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-07

PLAIN QUESTIONS FOR INvALIps.-Haye
the routine medicines of the profession done
you no good! Are you discouraged and
miserable? If so, test the properties of the
new Vegetable Specific, DR.. WALKERS CAL
IfoRNA VINEGAR BIrTERs, already famous as
the finest inyigorant, corrective and altera.
tive that has ever seen the light Dyspep-
tics and persons of bilious habit should keen
1t within reach, if they value health and
ease.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-07
medicine.

We often see large stock of cattle viii,
do not seem to thrive, and come out ..sn ,4on
poor" all for want of something to r stars,
them in the right direction. One DOLE
worth of ,Me,idan's Capalry Condition d..
ders, given to such stock occasionally dnrin.
the winter, would be worth more than %
extra half ton of hay. al
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-07
THEIRS WHO HAVE DAUGHTERS THAT HAVE

MOTHERS WHO HAVE DAUGHTERS THAT HAVE
WEAK LUNGs-Should arrest the disease
when it is in its incipient stages. It's indi
Gated by hacking cough, pains in the Chess
difficulty OF breathing, or oppression OF the
lungs. If this be permitted to run on, tn
bercles will form, and Consumption will be
the result. A most valuable remedy will be
found in Aliens Lung Balsam to cure and
check this disease in it's first stages.
For sale by all Medicine Dealers.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-07

you rheumatism in any form Have l yo,,
stiif neck, or punches caused by Rheumatic
pains? If so, Johnsoa's Aaoiy,,c Liojaeat i
a specific remedy, and is also the best main
killer in the world pam
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-07

SUDDEN CHANGES IN THE WEATHER aro 49,.
ductive OF Throat Diseases, Coughs and
Colds. There is no more effectual relief 70
be found, than in the use of 'Brovu', Rho,
chim I'r0ches.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-07

FRUIT-GROwERs and flower fanciers sbon,d
not fail to read the advertisement in tbs
number, headed Fruit Recorder and CottagS
GardencrO ~
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-27

THE BEST CHANCE YET.-A grand
musical festival will be given on the
4th of July, at Brooklyn, Alameda,
county, California, at which $4,000 in
gold coin will be awarded to ticket
holders. There are 2,166 priZes-one
chance in every %. The prizes range
from s. up to $4,000. The profits are
to be devoted to a public library,
County Hospital, General School
Fund, a Fire Department. and to the
four churches of Brooklyn. This is
the most liberal schedule vet offered
the public on this coast. and the man
ayers are thoroughly responsible.
kOppel x Plat, clOthiers, corner of
South Carson and Third streets. are
agents for the sale of tickets in this
city. .
NoTIcE.-All persons holding GER
~titicates of Indebtedness against the
United States Branch Mint inthis CITY,
issued on account of services rendered
or materials furnished in January and
February. 1869, are requested to call
on the Chief Clerk at the Mint during
the present month TO settle their
claims, as the accounts must be closed
on the LIST of July next. III. +. RICE.
WATER.-Notice is hereby given,
that | W and have a deed for all the
right, title and interest of VIM. A..
Hawthorne in and to the Cold Spring
Water Works. i'll Carson City, Nevada.
and l forbid the further payment for
water rents, for said Water Works, to
the said Hawthorne or any person act
ing for him. +. d. SWEENEY.
Go to y. j. SAVERS for Your gen
uine Rembrandt Photographs, at san
Francisco prices. =
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-27
- Feel ike one
RESo.-From the State journal of

RENo.-From the State journal of
the 24th we clip the following:
1t is reported that grading and track
laying will soon be commenced from
this end Of the Virginia and Truckee
Railroad. Several tons OF rails are
now in town for that purpose.
\. brilliant and beautiful auroral dis
play lit up the northern heavens last
saturday evening. The tongues of
light were of a reddish hue. and
reached far up toward the zenith.
The track has been laid so that the
excursion train this morning will run
clear down to bonner Lake.
Burk Il Co. will u c~onvevances to-
dav between Bonner Lake and
IrIIckee. Fare 80 entS.
-Four hundred cords of wood of the
Central Pacific Railroad at Verdi was
accidentally burned last week.
Truckee Lodge No. II, 1. O. O. F..
are preparing for a grand ball, July
II. at Overs Rink Hail.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-27
Hon. JAMES A. JOHNSON was among
the speakers at the ratification meeting

INV SRSpnSAS a. Il lAlCCAthH
in Sacramento. The Union says:
HE said he would not have spoken
had he considered his own feelings,
but his duty to his party, State and
country compelled him to attend. He
desired to show how he stood. 1t had
been said he would not be at this
ratification meeting, because he bad
not been selected as the standard
bearer of the Democracy. That was
not true. He was not sorry that he
was not selected. \ man had been
selected 5000 votes stronger than any
man they could have obtained, and
5000 stronger than the Republican
candidate. His enemies had said he
was sore over his defeat, which he de-
nouuced as false. He eulogiZed
Haight, and said he would carry the
State by 1900 majority"
That sounds very much like DIR.
Johnson! California has no truer man
or sounder Democrat. In victory or
defeat he can always be relied upon.
AS a Representative in Congress he
has done California good service; as
a Governor he would have made an
honest and able Executives; but
whether in office, or out of it, he will
always count his warm and faithful
friends by the thousand.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-27

Selby has carried all the wards OF
San Francisco, which u 81 votes
i'll the State Convention. All the
counties around the Bay appear favor
able to him also, but the balance are
for Booth. The Chronicle says Cole
took no hand in the primaries, but the
Federal bread and butter brigade ''fay-
ored Selby to a man. The railroad
interestwas actively at work forSelby.'
Booth seems to be ahead if his friends
are steadfast, but Selby is gaining
ground,
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-27

"Citizen's' communication from
fleets severely on the circus perform
ing there on Sunday-thinks it a
reflection on the morality of the people
there. Well, Mr.. Citizen, perhaps
their good deed in performing in
Carson for the benefit of the public
school will offset hat Sunday-break-
ing. The angel may drop a tear on
the record and blot it out.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-27

B~ancrofG'S Tourists Guide around
the Bay, South, has been received. 1t
is the complement of 'Around the
Bay, North" recently noticed. 1t is a
neatly bound volume, giving a COM
plete description of all the routes to
Yosemite and other noted resorts, and
of all the c~uriosities to be seen in Cen
trail California, including San Fran
cisco, Lakes Bigler and bonner.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-27

The Corinne Reporter is prejudiced.
The Nevadans and Californians do
not seem to be appreciated in that re-
gion. OF the latter the Reporter says:
''California whose people are proverb-
tally the wi>est, in their own inagi-
possessing the same limited intelli-
gence and superintendent vanity"
The editori is probably a "tender-toot."
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-27

has not dragged" the whole of them.
Belgium and England palpitate with
their restless theories and turbulent
vengeance. Fools are canonized by
death into martyrs, and the blood of
martyrs is likely to vitalize new
leaders, and infame another congo
ries of revolutions.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-27

The Reno Crescent in a we'll written
editorial reminds its readers that it has
entered on its fourth volume. The
Crescent is certainly an able and well
conducted journal, Notwithstanding
the peculiar idiOsyncrasies which will
occasionally crop to the surface. We
congratulate Mr.. Lewis on his success,
and wish him continued prosperity.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-27

For CONGRESS. Judge Archer,
County Judge of Santa Clara county,
is the democratic nominee for Con
gre>s in that district, J. W. CotfrOth in
the Second District, and Pearce of So
MONA i'll the Northern District.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-27

Thomas Lambert, formerly a section
hand on the railroad, was run over and
killed by a loaded train of cars. near
Verdi, on the 18th inst. lie was lying
between the rails and his body was
mangled in a shocking
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-27

The White Pine News confirms the
statement of the Eureka Sentinel that
IL English company is arranging to
furnish funds for commencing and
completing the Elko and Hamilton
Ing the property and all of
thu company and of the stockholders.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-27

MoNTANA.-E. w. Toole has been
nominated for delegate to Congress by
naush was defeated for denomination.
lie has already served two terms.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-27

Mortality Is said TO be increasing in
Paris. Devastating wars and revOlu-
tons are almost invariably followed
by some form of widespread cpl
demic. Paris will be fortunate if it
escape this Summer.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-27
No Painful Operations.

DR.. ABoRN does not subject hi. patients TO
any painful nor unpleasant operations. His treat
mrut i mild and -afe for the most delicate chill f..
Tue afflicted are hereby informed that after the
first visit. fl m any Of the diseases which he makes
n specially. they can take the treatment home
and use II until cured. without pain or Interrupt
tiOu to their usual avocati N. je2l-tf
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-27

Mrs. Laura DeFOrce Gordon is
lecturing at Stockton on "Our next
Great Political Problem. Woman's
Suffrage"' The Republican speaks
lighlV Of her effort.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-27

PERS0NAL.-We received Il call Yes
terday from Mr.. John Booth, editor
of the Unionville Silver State. one of
the liveliest Of our exchanges. Mr..
Booth was long a resident of Virginia
City, and finds many old friends in
this portion Of the country.