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The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-08
THE FOURTH AT R0cKLAND.
RoCKLAND. New, July 5, 1871.

RoCKLAND. New, July D, 1871.
EDITOR REGISTER: Yesterday, the
ninetv-tifth anniversary of the birth
day of the American Republic, was
celebrated in an appropriate manner.
and in compliance with the request OF
many citizens, 1 cheerfully write a
brief sketch of the proceedings of the
day. and, perhaps, will make a few
remarks thereon, hoping it will find
place in the columns of the Register:
The day was ushered in by the firing
of national salute of thirty-seven
guns. The celebration commenced
by a procession and soul-thrilling
martial music, and continued by
prayer, singing, reading of the Decla-
ration of Independence, recitation of a
poem, reading of brakes Address to
the American Flag. an Grafton, bene-
dictiOn. public dinner, tOa>ts and sen
timents. and concluded with a grand
ball at night. Many of the flair and
the brave" of Salt River, Washington,
~ NV Aitt IL ~ VI VII
county Were here; besides quite a
large and comparatively interesting
delegation from Pine Grove. The
good people of Rockland spared no
pains or expense in their preparation
for TIE proper celebration of the
Fourth o July. An art fetal bower.
decorated with the choicest flowers of
the mountains, was erected a short
distance from R~ockland. in a beautiful
sylvan grove, called Zephyr Dale.
Under this penumbra was set a long
table, spread with the choicest deli
cacies and the most substantial edibleS
OF the country, prepared in the most
approved style under the supervision
OF a skillful culinarian. Every one
who desired partook of the rich ban
quet. that was prepared for the nour-
iShment of all. The exercises were
performed by the following persons.
nameiy:-Praver and benediction by
the Rev. Mr.. PAXTON: Reading of the
Declaration of Independence, by Mr..
Pritchard; recitation of an original
poem, by Mr.. Craig; reading of
brakes Address to the American
Flag. by Mr.. Leroque: Grafton by
Mr., Greenwalt; Music, by the Glee
Club of ROckland, which ms and
played. "Hail our Countrv's Natal
Morn 1.-The Bright Flag of America"
and many other appropriate and pat
riotic pieces. The exercises We're
performed at the Rockland Hall,
which was appropriately decorated
with flowers, eVergreens and memen-
toes of 1916. and over the rostrum was
unfurled the Stars and Stripes-that
glorious old flag that was baptized in
the blood of oar revolutionary fore
fathers, and bequeathed by them to
us. a sacred legacy. to wave forever i'll
the pure ether Of heaven, a symbol OF
Constitutional liberty, for which they
poured out their LIES blood to secure
for themselves and their poSterity.
The procession was constructed by the
Grand Marshal of the Day. Mr.. Beam.
and his Aids. Mr.. Hall, Mr.. Hale. and
Mr.. Bane. Everything pertaining to
the exercises ofthe day had a tendency
to rot the patriotic feelings of the
heart. and bring to mind all those in
spring memories that cluster around
the day we celebrate. VERIFY.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-08
TELEGRAHPIC.
From the Gold Hill News

PARIS, July THE Debates saysthe
Budgets and Departments are reor-
ganiZing.
The Bank dispatchesto-day fourteen
millions to Prussia.
Amiens is declared to be in a state
of siege in consequence of some PruS-
slams being murdered. The murderer
is undiscovered.
The trial of Rochefort. Asst and
Rossel is postponed for q fortnight.
The army is to be reorganiZed.
The Pope writes Theirs that he will
remain in Rome.
WASHINGTON, July THE Presi.
dent returned to this city last evening
quite unexpectedly, causing consider
able excitement among officials, who
believed, however, that his visit vas
mainly caused by new differences be-
tween Secretary Boutwell, and Com
missioner PIeasanton.
Captain John Nye, brother to Sena-
tor Nye. of Nevada, died here to-day
after an illness of a fortnight.
The President is expected TO return
to Long Branch mex Tuesday night.
He will soon thereafter visit Ohio and
other parts of the West. and on the
18th of August he will proceed to Cal
ifornia. DR.. Norris. of the army, and
others. will accompany him.
SAN Francisco, July There i
quite an excitement on the street in
Chollar this morning. 1t opened on
the sidewalk at a and advanced to
45(GiS, with sales OF several thousand
shares.
Brooks, the gambler. shot by an
Italian on Dupont street the morning
of the Fourth, is in very critical con
dition. The ball. which entered his
mouth. ranged downward into his
lungs. His pulse is now $50, and he
is deiiriouS.
Gold Il3Ls. Greenbacks, S9lt {:
selling at $3.50.
The Meadow Valley Mining Com
pany has declared a dividend Of 81
per share. 1t is reported that the Hid
den Treasure has levied an assessment
ofS2 per share.
1t was reported in the city this af-
ternoon that eX-SuperviSor y. ii. Can
AVIAN had died at 1880 p. m. but at
l:3o p. III. he vas conscious and his
friends We're hopeful.
/. Friedlander has been appointed
on the Democratic County Committee.
which heals the late division and
unites both wings of the party.
CoLUSA, July IS. V. Greene, com
monty known as Tant Greene. shot
and killed Van McDaniels. at Greene's
house. on Stony Creek, 30 miles from
COlusa. AT II a. m. Yesterday.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-08

visited the tunnel on the Sd OF July
and We're well pleased with the point
selected for the beginning of the great
work, and with what has thus far been
done. 1t is certain that no better
route could have been selected, as the
tunnel will pass under several basins
and ravines, which will much favor
the sinking of the several shafts to be
put down along the line for the pur-
pose of working at once at various
points.-[Enterprise, 9TH.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-08

CITY OF MEXICO, June 30.-Trust-
worthy information has been received
that Juarez will have a majority over
Lerdo and Diaz jointly, and the choice
of President will not devolve on Con-
gress. The Juarists will have a ma
'jority in Congress also. 1t is not
deemed likely that any attempt will
be made to inaugurate a revolution.
but if the attempt is made there is
confidence that a revolution begun
would soon have an end. All parties
were guilty of violence and frauds at
the elections. A Commission appoint
ed by Congress, has declared that the
elections in the capital are illegal.
However, the people are very little
concerned about elections.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-08

OHIo.-In 1867 Ohio was Republican
by 2,SSi majority. with a democratic
Legislature. In 1869. the majority for
Hayes VAS 7,5lS, and in the Legi>Ia-
the Hamilton County Reform
erS' held the balance of power. In
1871. with a SenatorShip pending. and
Labor Reform and Temperance tickets
to be put in the field, the Republicans
have work before them. but the l2,0O0
new colored voters are relied upon TO
keep the State.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-08

The Camden {Me.) Herald gives a
melancholy case of a young mar of
that town, named Sutherland, who
might have been prosperous and re-
spected, but is now in Jail in Boston
charged with a State Prison offense.
He commenced his guilty career by
cheating the printer.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-08
Won sCHMIDT's WATER PROJECTS.

Inc Alta aleT ~ tdhe
the waters of the north and south forks
of the American river, the north FORK
of the middle fork of the American
river, and conduct them to San Fran
cisco, Was incorporated to-day. Capt.
tai stock, 81. OOO. 900, divided into n
hundred shares. Trustees-A. w.
Won Schmidt, J. Tren n, r. Samson,
G. H. Ensign and c. w. III. Conroy.
The above San Francisco dispatch
indicates a new phase in the great
water speculation, to what extent IS
not divulged. For some weeks par
ties have been industriouslyen engaged
on tho headwaters of the American
river locating the e lakes
and streams, particularly between
the South and Middle Forks, for the
purpose of conveying the waters to
San Francisco, independent of Won
Schmidt & Co., who intended to OPP
crate from the head of Truckee River.
The locators of the waters at the
head of the American river placed a
high value on their water privileges,
estimating them at a million dollars,
claiming that water could be taken
from that source to San Francisco
in abundance at much less expense
than direct from Lake Bigler.
Whether the two companies have
consolidated, or Won Schmidt has
extended his incorporation to cover
the claims of the opposition, is not
apparent.
We hear nothing recently about
the contemplated movement to take
water out of the lake and bring it to
Carson Valley or Virginia City.
Probably, however, we have not
heard the last Of it. This last pro-
ject has or ought to have an eye
opening effect on some of the brawl-
ers who denied the right of Won
CC1llluG W Cdhc WilCl ouu VI tAC
California portion of Lake Bigler.
What has become of all those threats
and demands upon the Attorney
General of this State to enjoin Won
Schmidt? What has become of that
redoubtable United States Attorney
who was so valiantly to put in an
appearance for the State of Nevada,
if Gen. Buckner did not choose to
make a fool of himself by commenc-
ing proceedings? They + all still
as mice of late. Those brilliant ex-
Founders of law who we're wont to
take their cue from the Territorial
Enterprise, have suddenly subsidized.
Some of them who sneered at the
State Register when it declared that
the Courts had no jurisdiction. now
acknowledge that they did not know
what they were talking about.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-08

ABOUT CARlBoO.-A letter in the
Journal gives a good account of the
mines in that locality. Board is only
50 per week, and miners seem to be
making from SO to SIS per day to the
hand. The town has four stores, three
saloons, two carpenter shops and one
blacksmith shop.-[Salt Lake Tribune.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-08

NEARLY BLIND.-The Silver Noun
tain (Alpine county, CALI Chronicle OF
the Ist inst. says:
We regret to learn that Charles p.
Golf. our County Judge, has become
nearly blind. He left home yesterday
morning for San Francisco for medical
advice.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-08

Jefferson Davis declares that he will
''accept acknowledgements, st.
Louis.
Wherein his declaration differs from
the practice of President Grant.-[Re-
publican, st. Louis.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-08

OF 1929 inhabitants in New York
City, 243 are natives of California, 8
of Nevada, and 20 of Oregon. The
Pacific Coast scores 266.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-08

A mysterious aud fatal horse disease
prevails in New York, to the dlsmay
Of the horse railroad stables.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-08

It is estimated by Mr.. Delmar that
about 40, 900, 900 bushels of breadstuiis,
or one-thirtieth part of the total grain
crop of the United States is annually
made into whisky.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-08
BORN.

MCCORMACk-In this city, July d, tn the
wife of ChaS. Mccormack. a daughter.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1871-07-27
Mr.. Kimhali's Letter o! acceptance.

The following is the letter of acceptance
of Mr.. kimball, Democratic candidate tor
Governor of Maine:
PORTLAND, Me, July 10, 1871.
Gentlemen Il have the honor to ac-
knowledge the receipt of your letter in
forming me of my nomination as the Dem
ocratic candidate for Governor at the State
Convention held al Augusta on the 21th
utt. No one can appreciate more highly
than do he honor conferred by such a
nomination; and, while the dt mands OF
my private business draw heavily upon my
time aud energies, and my highest amai-
ton has ever been to excel in nv chosen
field of mechanical industry, | cannot fail
- see that the unusual unaninity which
Centered on my name at the convention de-
mands from ME prompt and cheerful ac-
Ceptance of the uOmiuation. | am pleased
to learn that the convention WAS harmoui-
Gus anu united on all the great questions
which have made the history of our party
illustrious; that we stand together now, as
III the past, and proclaim our underwriting
devotion to the Constitution of our coun-
try under all circumstances, in broad and
honorable contrast with tn Sc who have
stigmatizei ths. sacred instrument as "a
covensut Win death and league with
country renewed agitation, ii her North
or South, of the issues involved III thr late
war, | regard as worse than useless.
Among the pressing demands of the hour
are:
/. The strictest honesty and economy
In all public expenditures; that we NAV,
in good faith, gradually exinguish the
public debt, and III 3 measure relieve the
terrible burdens of taxation now pressing
SO heavily upon the people
Such a change of tariff, with a view
10 revenue only, as shall restore labor to
an equality with capital, and especially re-
lieve the ship building and commercial in
terests, which have been well nigh de-
ssroyed by adverse Congressional legisla
son.
5. To encourage by every suitable
method, by Just and equal laws, the spirit
OF public and private enterprise and me-
Chanlcal industry, and 10 help the labor
lug classes In all practical ways TO i'm
prove their condition 10 the largest ex-
tent.
These and other kindred reforms it is in
the power of the farmers and mechanics
of Maine to inaugurste at an early day. hv
viz orous and determined purpose and q
unity of action among those who think
alike upon the pressing needs of the
country Thanking the Democracy of
Maine for their confidence, and yoi, gen.
your comr unica ton, am, with great re-
spect, you most obedient servant
CHAs. B. KIMBALL.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1871-07-27
THE NEW WORLD.

Gold closed in New York on the 22d
at 112.
The New Hampshire Legislature ad-
iourned sine die on the 18TH
In letter published in Boston paper
of the 10th Gen. B. F. Butler says, in
view of the present political situation of
parties IN Massachusetts,, aud the with
drawal Of Governor Clafin, he proposes
to become candidate for the Office of
Governor
The number of enigrants arriving at
Castle Garden for the week ending July
10 was 4, 236, making total of 12O,447
landed this year. The total number for
the corresponding time last year WAS 1873,
1873
A New York dispatch of the 10th says :
" Never during the past twenty years has
New York been more free from disorder
of all kinds than during the last two days.
The terrible blast of Wednesday has
taught the mob lesson that does not seem
likely to be soon forgotten" The funeral
of Sergeant Wyatt and private Page, of the
Ninth regiment, killed in the riot, took
place on the 10th. The remains were fol-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1871-07-27
The Ziegenmeyer Case.

The trial of Ziegenmeyer for the mur-
der of GumbletOn closed yesterday with a
verdict of guilty and imp1is onment for
lie. II was not left for the Judge to fix
upon his sentence. We have a statute
making it optional with the jury to fix the
penalty for murder in the first degree. As
the prisoner is hardly more than boy he
has long incarceration in prospect, pro-
vided the sentence should be carried cut.
1t is very rare that it is. Those sentenced
for life get out, on the average, after serv
ing about ten years of their term, which
in this case would make Ziegenmeyer er a
free inen ia the prime of life. 4 motion
for Lew trial has been made. WIS ther
it will be granted or not is, OF course, q
matter OF conjecture.
We have tOrbOrne comment upon this
case during its trial, not wishing TO indu-
ence, in the least, the verdict, but now
that sentence has been pronounced, there
are two features in it that make it the
most remarkable in the whole calendar or
criminal proceedings. The mere fact that
the evidence was clTcumstantial is not at
all peculiar, for many a man has been
hung without any direct proof of guilt
having been brought against him; buG in
this instance there was 20 direct proof
that murder had been committed at all.
The body found ia our lake on last New
Years cay was certsirly identified, but
there were no Indications Of viule. ce, but
rather that he was drowned. The theory
OF the prosecution was that Ziege nmeyer
pushed him in, and that, being drunk at
the Time, he C. u!d not :, sis, or get out.
The jury was satisfied that such was the
case solely by the steps taken by Ziegen
meyer subsequently to get the dead man s
money. He must have known that
his companion was dead, and in
stead of sounding the alarm, he
set about getting possession of his money.
Considering that they were friends, his
conduct showed him to be a heartl ess
monster, capable of almost any crime,
provided only he could profit by it. Many
murder has been committed which
showed the william less plainly than lie
genmeyer's plot to get hold of Gumble-
tons property, even admitting that ne did
Lot begin his career of crime with muir
der. This was doubtless the view taken
Of the case by the jury.
The second pecuiiaIity was the entire
absence of any reoutting testimony. The
whole defense rested, then, with he attor-
neys. 1t was for them to explain the
facts abducted upon a theory OF inno
cence. On the start an eminent crimiual
lawyer was retained, but his plan OF oper-
stions not suiting the prisoner ne was dir
missed. 1t is fair TO presume that the line
of defense finally adopted was dictated by
Ziegenmeyer himself RulioH, it will be
mbered, also assumed control O. his
own case, although he did lot rely en-.
tirely upon mere theory Of innocence
Should new tIial be granted, and
should the second jury acquit the prisoner
lie would be at once put upon trial fo.
forgery. He might, however, come out
wore upon second trial As matters
now stand his neck is safe, while second
jury might bring hin to the gallo1s-
Chicago Journal
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1871-07-27

The manufacture of Canada thistles
into robes and textile fabrics, it is said, is
about to be attempted, On scale that will
at least settle the practicability of the pro-
cess, whatever it may do for the manufac-
turers. The woody portion is said to fur
nish, under the treatment of q recent IN.
vention, an exceedingly strong, flexible
and readily-worked fibre, superior to fax
or hemp.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1871-07-27

I'm Atlanta, GA, wOman's husband
was killed In the confederate service. and
left as his widows only legacy kit OF
shoemaker's toole. Sne accepted the sit
uation. and is now earning an honest and
comfortable living with the strap and last.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1871-07-27

In his address at CRANKY, on the
Fourth, Governor Jewell claimed thst
Connecticut has greater per centage of
children in school than any other State :;
that it has as high, if not higher. stand.
ard Of education, and that it has the most
nlo1ey in the savings banks per capita. He
also said that he thought the census will
show that the State has more wealth in
proportion to the population than any
other State.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1871-07-27

There are in Illinois 5.145 Sunday
schools, containing 5l,346 officers and
teachers, and 363,035 pupils. The libraries
OF these schools contain 29O,464 volumes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-03
From New Hampshire.

Portsmouth, June 2. The National Court
of Inquiry, of the Navy Yard, is still engaged
on the case of sinking of the schooner Addie
A. Andrews in Boston Harbor by the L. s.
steamer Ticonderoga. Rear Admiral Taylor
is president of the court, with Capt. De keapt
as Judge advocate. The schooner was owned
in Rhode Island. She was valued at $780,
600, and was uninsured. The cargo was
owned in Boston and valued at SIC, 900, par
TALLY insured. Frank Goodwin of Boston,
appears before the court as counsel for the
owners of the vessel and cargo. The Ticon-
deroga is still laying in the lower harbor
awaiting orders, and Friday p. M. comman-
der Badger held brilliant levee on board,
which was largely attended by naval officers
and the leading people with ladies. The
ship was gayly decorated with flags OF all
nations, that of the new German Empire being
very prominent, and music and dancing was
the order of the day. Commodore Pennock
of the navy yard was present, and officially
inspected the ship, which is one of the finest
in the navy. Admiral Taylor also came on
board and the customary salutes were fired.
The L. S. steamer Wyoming will be ready
for sea in about a week. Her engines were
run yesterday and gave good satisfaction.
Mayor j. B. Adams of this city, who was
reported missing, is at the residence of
.daughter in Chelsea. 1t is thought that he
was effected by slight sunstroke while
working in his garden in recent very hot
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-03

Gardiner, Me-, June 2. On Monday last
meeting of the stockholders of the above COM
pany was called, and a board of directors
elected, and other business transacted, when
the meeting was adjourned and met o-day at
the Office of the Dresden Ice Company. On
motion Of Hon. T. J. Southland, Capt. Arthur
Berry was nominated as President of the
Company, and was unanimously elected. A
committee was appointed to meet to- morrow
Saturday at Richmond, Me-, to make ar
raneements for building an excelsior barge.
Arthur Berry, T. j. Southland, and b. w.
Morse are the committee. The barge is TO
be three deck, with state rooms, and all the
accommodations necessary to carry thou
sand passengers, and is to be completed in
thirty days. 1t was voted to print one hun
dred copies of the bylaws. A committee
ter Haynes, \. o. Mitchell. 7. j. Southland,
and Hon. Ira ID. Sturges, was appointed TO
fix the rates of towage; we understand to
give the public fair rates and the best posi-
company now consists of four tugs, the Adelia,
Resolute. Popham and American Union, all
commanded by experienced men, and under
the direct superintendency of Captain b. W.
Morse of Bath. The Adelia is the largest
and very powerful, having a thirty-two inch
cylinder, and capable of handling anything
singly that may come on the river. We un.
derstand that one of these boats is to be sta
tationcd at Gardiner to accommodate all up
river trade.
The following board of directors were elect
ed at the last meeting on Monday Geo. Z.
Holyoke of New York Arthur Berry, n O.
Mitchell, of Gardiner; T. J. Southland of Rich
mond; j. Manchester Haynes, Ira d. Stur-
ges of Augusta; Jas. Hitchcock, J. p. Morse,
B. w. Morse of Bath Arthur Bran President;
Il. w. Morse Superintendent j. Manchester
Haynes Secretary and Treasurer. Capital
stock par value $4,000. Tn company COM
menced issuing stock Immediately. The
books were opened, and certificates of stock
ready. Mr.. Holyoke of New York took the
first. The headquarters of the Company are
at the Dresden Ice Co.'S Office, corner of
Water and Main streets, Gardiner. We I'M
derstand on his election as President Capt.
Berry made a very appropriate speech, and
invited them to a sumptuous dinner, which
was provided in the best style at the Evans
House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-03
From Boston.

Boston, June 2. A salute of thirteen guns
was fred to-day in honor of the promotion
of Commodore Steedman, who has received
his commission as Rear Admiral from Wash
ington. Rear Admiral Green has just been
promoted to the same position, and a salute
Of thirteen guns was fired from the Congress
OF which he has been commander.
Henry p. Moody aged 81 years, hung
himself to-day
Mayor Adams of Portsmouth, N. H., has
been missed since Monday, and as he had
manifested symptoms of insanity fears are en-
tertained that he has committed suicide.
A jury vrdct in the supreme judicial court
awards Mrs. Thomas J. Teital 5000 DANA
yes against the Mddlesex Horse Railway
Company. Tor personal injuries received while
riding in the defeudents cars.