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n Sunday last. near Gainesville. tht

On Sunday last. near Cranessiiie. TINS
conntv Daniel Hartman; son Of George
Hartman, was killed outright. Il appears
that be, witha number Of young tpe9,
were about one fourth Of q mile from tue
residence Of his father, engaged in swing
ing 10 a swing, which was attached to two
trees and was about thirty feet from the
ground, on 4 stccpSL ILL Side. lie. with
another, youog man, was 10 the SWING Ut
the time mentioned, and when they were
al the fafthest extremity Of the sizing
about 90 feet from the ground-hold broke
and be fell. striking against tree in bis
descent and killing him instantly. Blood
flowed frccly from his mouth Kand nose.
Preston County Herald ig'gOal.As
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-05-04

The body Of an unknown man wol
found on the junction railroad, at Coop
ersville, Pa, yesterday morning. Tie
body was terribly mangled, both legs and
arms being cut OF, aud the clothing com
pletoly stripped from the body. From The
blood on the track, it was evident tina. thu
unfortunate man had been dragged about
three hundred yards A verdict of acct
dental death was rendered
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-05-04

The work on the great tunnel under the
Detroit river. at Detroit, is to be common
ced next month and will be steadily prose.
cuted to completion All preliminaries,
surveys. and examinations have already
been made, and it will be large enough to
accommodate ten tracks, aud an immense
business is expected to pass through it
1t is estimated that it will cost two mill
ions Of dollars aud will be finished in two
years. -.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-05-04

JACKSON CouSrY,-We understand that
the people Of Riply and vicinity. propose
to build a tram road from that place down
Min creek to the Ohio river. a distance Of
eleven niles. The, Supervisors arc to
guarantee the right Of way, give the bull
ders privilege to use the present turnpike
wherever practicable, and build all cfthe
bridges
J We Ike TO asee our jackson county
friends waking up, and hope the road will
be-put- under contract as snnn. as possible.
The Supervisors with the Stockholders,
should employ q competent engip-
eer to locate tic road properly, and pre-
pare plans. estimates and specifications as
to how, and when the work is to be
done, then let the work out to the lowest
responsible bidder, aud see that it is built
,aocording,to the specifications. A road Of
this kind running up into the county.
would assist materially iuits development,
an oughttO be very cheaply built. Her.
aid.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-05-04

RUS Own. --on Thursday last, Goth
inst, at a logrolling at Jacob Myers, in
Union township, this county, q young
man named Jacob r. Keller was seriously
injured by log rolling over him. Both
Of his thighs were broken and two. of bis
ribs were broken loose from BIZ. btsk bone.
Three physicians were Immediately cali
ed in, but be is supposed to DO beyond re-
covery --ClaTkSbTg Telegraph. n.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-05-04

A fgbt took place Wednesday, between
the negro. outlaws in Robson county, NJ.
c., and party Of citizens, undercommund
Of the Sheriff. in which two Of the Sher-
IFS possee we're killed aud one wounded.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-05-04

Dr.. P. W. Anderson, Of Moor6eld.
West Virginia, started vineyardin 1867,
and had this year 500 Concord vines in
bearing, The yield from them was 9,9OS
lbs. of grapes. from which $50 gallons Of
wine were obtained without pressure; aud
then by watering and pressing, 400 gallons
more, making second quality Of wine.
These vines occupy about half an acre
Next year an increased number Of Coucords.
together with 500 Ives Seeding and SOW
eral hundred vines of other different sorts
are expected to fruit; and it thought that
there is every reason to anticipate making
the product Of wine amply renuneratiye.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-05-04

Secretary Boutwell, has directed that tho
commission Of one.quarter of one per cent.
for the negotiation Of the new loan shall be
paid in coin.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-05-04

Among The members Of tho present
Congress who arc sudorstood4o be booked
fora trip to Europe this summer are
Senators Wilson, schsrz and Stewart, and
Speaker Blaine and General Batter il
Mrs. Butler, and Mrs, Blaine are now in
Europe, as is also Mrs Banks, but it is
said General BsukS will not 60 .OzOr this
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-05-04

As yet, everyone is in the dark. The
Joint Commission has kept its secrets 80
Wellthat We are inclined to believe that
Cue results Of its sitting are not somuch in
favor Of American demand as many would
dnsira. "
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-05-04

Some fthe Democracy of New 0rlerans
gave Hon. John Merrissey, grand recep-
ton few days since. This Democratic
Prize Fighter, Keeper ola Gambling He'll,
and ex member Of Congress is evidently
held up by at least q portion Of that party
as worthy Of honor. W ~
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-05-04

Tho anniversary meeting of the army of
the Potomac takes place in Boston on the
18th of May; the reunion of the Pennsyl.
vaia Reserves On the 10th Of May at Phil
adelphia.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-05-04

Judging from the manner in which the
claims Of loyal men are being rolled up be-
fore the Claims Commission, it will take
them ten years to go over tho list, and the
aggregate likely to exceede 500, 000, 600
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-05-04

The miners of some of tho coal districts
Of Pennsylvania are accepting the PROPOSE
ton Of the operators, aud there now seems
to be a fair prospect Of an arrangement aud
an early resumption Of work. ss
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-05-04

A reception feet, under the command Of
Admiral Porter, will be sent to meet tho
Grand Duke of Russia on his arrival bore
in June next.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-05-04

LITTLE Boy KILLED IN WEBSTER Co.
By letter from friend in Webster We
learn that son Of Mr., Thomas Skidmore,
of that county. was fatally injured a few
days ago. 1t seems that the boy, who
was 10 years of age. was swinging on q
wild grapevine, aud being little venture.
some, had swung several times over q
precipiece, some forty or fifty feet deep.
The last time be swung, just as he was
on the point of coming back, his hands
slipped and he fell to the ground He
was Immediately picked up aud carried
home, aud assistance called; but the little
fellow never spoke again. He lived for
two or three days in great agony, and
finally expired Weston Democrat.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-05-04

$40 polls opened at Mt. Pisgah, IL
Clendeuen Township.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-05-04

The Illinois Legislature having taken a
recess until November, leaving some i'm
p5oortnant business undoue, It is said that
tho Governor has decided to call an extra
session in d few weeks. TO this many
members respond that an extra session can
not DO called during recess, for i would be
a session within asession, and they viii
probably refuse to assemble at tho call Of
the Governor 4,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-05-04

oa, 9he fourth Thursday in August, the
w s upon tho call for Constitutional
sConvenlionis to DO taken. As yet the
people hrge hardly made up their mind as
q ibis ssess question. We expect tho
!.cahSass viii Be a. exciting one.
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AReport.o "a &c Public sohool.

-Ttisdac4Ae Student the Parent, and
the Teacher. tbst published reports Of
Graded Schools. at least, should be given
{Rhdn convenient, from dine 10 time, 70
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-05-04

The next is to DO q very important cleo
feionip Ohio. Besides a full State ticket,
! theteiis to be chosen . Legislature, which
is to apportion the State for members Of
Congress for the next term and elect a
United States Senator in place Of Hon.
John Sherman. The Democratic Stats
| Convention Is called for June /, and the
Republican st4te Convention ,tor June p.
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oncicial Vote.
The foilowinp is the Official vote q Ma.

son county on the Flick Amendment
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fs4s. - - ~
A young preacher in Tennessee several
years ago believed 10 slavery; preached it
as Biblical doctrine, ana saw a,diyine plan
IN whipping men, selling Of women, and
the separation Of families, When the war
broke out he was honest enough to fight for
what be believed to be the truth. BE
felt 50 deeply tho wickeduess Of the fnal
triumph Of freedom that be could not re-
main III this country, aud wen. to Brazil
with other Southern malcontcnts, He
soon became natualzcd citizen, and then
bankrupt. According to the Brazilian
law, the children Of . bankrupt citizen may
10 sold 10 payment Of his debts. This
mans two children, ono Of them nearly
grown to womanhood, awcrc sold for $l2,
coo. He does not nov belieEcin tho d.
vine origin Of slavery. s.eaao r n.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-26
LAwsoprHR UNIrRp STATES
[Puble-Eo. 3.l, ar'-y D.,
AN ACT to amend the uBnry laws OF the District
IN .rsl OF Columbia. .yJIHg 0
Approved April a, 1870.
Be u saaeisd bytks Stsais and Houe Of R.preseaf
atiss Sfths Ustsd &stes Of America II Con0rar

Be- u s4aeisd byths S<sais and Rome ofReprasat.
atisss Sfths Ua4sd Gates Of America In COHoras
That ne rate OF intercst upon Judgments or de-
crses. and upon the loan or forbeafanee or any mon
ey, goods. or things In action. shall continue 70 be
and amer that rate for Z greater or IeH sum, or for 4
longer or shorter Time, except a. Hereinafter pro-
tracts hereafter 70 be made il shall BE- lawful Tor t6e
parties to stpuAte or agree In writing that tho rate
or ten per cent. per annum, or any less sam, Of In.
bred dollars Of money loaned. or in any manner due
1nd eyins from any person or corporation In this
Sec And be st further enacted. That n any per.
son or corporation In this District shall contract TO
receive . greater rate OF interest than ten per cent.
upon any contract In writing, or six per cent. upon
ihsIl forfeit the whole Of said interest 80 contracted
10 b received. and shall b entitled only to recover
the principal sum due 70 such person or corpora.
ton. .
Soc. 4. And be II further enacted. That II any per.
son or corporation within the District OF Columbia
shall directly or indirectly take or receive any great
er amount OF interest than Is provided for In this
shall be lawful for the person, or his personal repre-
sentative. or the corporation paying the same. to
sue ior and feooyer AZ tne int interest IS paid upon q, any ny
perxonAi representatives, or from the corporation
receiving such unlawful Interests provided, that the
within one year amer such unlawful Interest shall
have been paid or taken. &C. it.u.
Sec. S. And DO II further enacted. That nothing In
this act contained shall be construed TO change the
general laws in force In relation 10 banking associa.
lions organized under the act to provide 4 national
currency secured by a pledge Of United States bonds
and TO provide for the circulation and redemption
thereof. approved June three, eighteen hundred and
sixty-four. ..rr,s.. 70,
Public Resolution-No. Cal
A. RESOLUTION giving the consent Of Congress- to
the reception OF q certain beQuest By the State OF
New Jersey under the viii OF the late Edwin A.
Stevens. EIHgyGH IG ,f...
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-26

q ANlN MELG II NO. lUI = - - "a :
HAMILTON FISH,
Secretary Of State OF Tho United Sntes; n,.
20 all whom these P@resenta may eGms, s tstatS
On orsSous he tsentyssseaiS dsy q Iesrgsg.n
the yeSr one thousand eight hundred and n1ty-ni y
passed q resolution In the words and ngufes ioh'"-
Ing. to-wit:
"a Rs.oIstio, p-ropo.iso an Asnesdnsent TO the
Coaitisiion o} he United States.
tisss y sS. Ssasd SAT-. y zsries g Ss.gre1,
ai:sr re so GTSIssl EIt; Sf BEN s. propose sSassi g sSt the issis
latures Of the several States as an amenamen5 70
the Constitution OF the United States. which, Tben
T Taid :. BY S,t sh re ;Ss c0s, Il satS ie aamsIy: BUM" 70
ARTICLE XIV.
sSEcrIoNal j. Tho right Of citizens Of me Unitsd
the United States or by any State on account o frace,
color. or previous condition Of seryltude.
SECTION 2. The Congress shall have power to en-
S' Hsd IN fsI aas!sl' ,S x .P R sSpssls l4 SSS Ssacl.l doeur.
ments on fle In this Department that the amend
ment to the Consultation Of the United states, pro
lures Of the ststs: osSortS csrolins, West Virginia,
Massaehusetts, Wisconsin, Maine, Louisiana, Mich
igan, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Arfansas, Con.
Mampshirc, Nevada, Vermont, Virginia, Alabama,
sota. Rhode island. SsSrsIfs, and texas, an an
And, further, ths. tho States whose legislatures
have 10 ratified the said proposed amendment con
stitute three;iSurthl OF the whole number OF states
And, further, that II appears from an ofncial doeu.
ment on die In this Department that tho legislature
Of the State OF New York has since passed resolu:
lions Claiming 70 withdraw the said ratification OF
the said amendnent which had been made by the
legislature OF that State. and OF which official notice
had been nlcd In this Department. tee
And, further, that Il appears from an ofhctal docu.
mont on ne In this Department that tho legislature
OF Georgia has by resolution ratified the said pro-
Now, therefore. be It known that ], Hamilton
Fish, Secretary OF State OF the Unlted States by
virtue and In pursuance Of the second section ofthe
act Of Congress approved the twentieth day Of Apnl,
In the year eighteen hundred and eighteen, entitled
IAN act 70 provide for the publication OF the laws
OF the United States and for other purposes" do
hereby certify that the amendment Aforesaid has
become valid TO all lntents and purposes as part Of
tho Constitution Of the United States.
IN testimony whereof, i have hereunto set my
hand, spd G9Ise9 Tho zeal N the Department Of
STATE TO DC siiSSd, ..,. ,,,,,.,, ,.v
II. g. OF March, In the year OF our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and seventy. and OF the indie
pendence Of the United States Of America the
ninety-fourth. HAMILTON FISH.
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LAVE or rHEuNtfEp silTls.

States, and all persons residing or being within their
territory or Jurisdiction that, while the free and full
expression Of sympAthies In public and private 10
not restricted by the laws OF tho United States, MILL
tary forces In aid Of either benigerent cannot law
fully be originated or organized within their lurts-
dlction; and that while all persons may lawfully,
and without restriction By reason Of the Aforesaid
state OF war, manufacture and sen within the United
States arms and munitions Of war, and other articles
ordinarily known a. "contraband Of war" yet they
cannot carry such articles upon the high seAs for the
use or service OF either bsligerent, nor can they
transport soldiers and oficen Of either, or attempt
10 break any blockade which may be lawfully esta6-
iished and maintained during the war, without In
curring the rtsk OF hostile capture, and the penalties
denounced by the law OF nations In that behalf
And DO hereby give notice that an citizens OF the
United States and othen who may claim the protec-
ton OF this Government who may misconduct
themselves In the premises, viii do 20 at thelr peril,
and that they can In no vtSe obtain any protection
from The Government Of the United States against
The consequences Of their miSconduct.
In witness whereof, ! have hereunto set my hand,
and caused the seal Of the Uniied States TO DO a.
nxed.
fl. s,l second day Of August, In the year OF our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy,
and OF the Independence Of the United etatos OF
America the nlnety-nnh. U. y. GRANT.
y H ins rsss'Y FIsa. Secretary Of STATE.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-26
NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY.

DISTRIcTA COURT OF THB UNITED
~ States for the District OF Nevada, ss.-ln
the matter ABRAHAM HAAS, BANKRUPTCY
warrant In bankruptcy has ben issued BY said
Court Against the estate Of Abraham Haas, OF
in said District. who has been daily adjudgcd
\ bankrupt on his own petition: and the pay
ment OF any debts and The delivery ofany prop
erty belonging to said bankrupt, TO him, or TO
his use, and the transfer OF any property by him.
tors OF the said bankrupt, TO prove their debts
and choose ono or more assignces OF said
estate, win be held ut q Court Of Bankruptcy,
to be holden q Virginia City, In said District,
on the THIRTEEN day Of January, A. y 1871. at 3
the Register In Bankruptcy OF said District. No.
10 North @ street, Virginia. Storey county. State
OF Nevada. GEORGE I. LAMMON,
o.. 8. Marshal and Messenger In Bankruptcy.
Jones Seey, Attorney. jaiI.td
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-26

Resoired tv the Senate aud Houe OF Reyresenia-
tirei q, the Uated Sates Of Ameied, in CoR0ress
S S!ns, sd;c :, t,,nr, ~ con,r.,, n any officer
OF the navy shall be- held TO effect affect such off,
Ger only; and when rs an Incident thereof an officer
who would otherwise be retired has been or Is re-
taIned on the active list, such retention shall not In.
tetiere with the regular promotion OF others who
would otherwise have been entitled by law TO promo.
tion; and where any oflccr has already been retired
TO q grade lowsrythan he would have been had the
Of this law been In lorre, he shall be en-.
Titled to the came position aS II they had been In
fbrcc at the time Of his retirement; provided, how.
ever, that no promotion shall be made TO oil q va
cancy occaslohed by tho lnal retirement, death, res.
ignntIon or dismissal OF an officer who has received
q vote OF thanks. unless the number OF officers len
In the grade where tho vacancy occurs shall be less
thnn the number authorized by law.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-26
ins rsss' Fisa. Secretary Of STATE.
(Pubie-No. lA.l
AN ACT to establish an additional Land district
the State OF Kansas.
Approved July 7, 1870.
BE u enacted by the Senate oad HoxssQf Represent.
atiSes Of the Qaited States Of Amsrieo, ~ Cow

.#H e.. -
Be q exaeisd By tAe Senate and Hoxssaf Reprssssf.
atires Of de ysasd States Of AmsIoo, ~ Cow
THAT ali that portion OF the western district.
land district, created by the act approved March
three, eighteen hundred and ffly-seven, entitled
IAN act to establish three additional land districts
in the Territory Of Kansas" which Is situated north
Of the townships ten and eleven south In said State.
shall constitute q new Land district, 70 be called the
Republican land district.
Sec.2 And BE- Il further enacted. That the PresL
dent be, and be 10 hereby authorized, Whenever the
public interests shall require, 70 appoint by and
with the advice and consent Of tho Senate, or du.
ring the recess thereof and untllthe end Of the next
seEsion OF Congress amer such appointment, o regis
tsr and . receiver for the district hereby created,
who shall respectively b required 10 rerde at the
site Of their ofdoes, have the same powers. responu.
bIlities and cmoluments. and bc subject 70 the sam
acts and penalties which are or may DO prescribed
BY law In relation to other land oficcrs Of the United
States In said State. " 49,.
Sec. 81 And be II further enacted, That the public
lands In said district shall be subject TO sale and dis
posai upon the same terms and conditions AZ ether
public lands OF the United States provided. that all
sales and locations made Of the office OF the old dis
trict Of lands situated wlthin. tho limits OF the new
district, which shall be valid and right In other re-
spects, up TO the day on which the new ofnee shall
go Into operation, DO, and the same are hereby con-
flrmed,'
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-26
NOTICE I'M BANKRUPTCY.

nISTRIcT COURT OF THE UNITED
~ States for the District OF Nevada, ss.-In
the matter OF SAMUEL HAAS. bankrupt.-A
warrant In bankruptcy has been Issued by said
Court against the estate OF Samuel Haas. OF the
City OF .Nirginia. County Of Storey and State OF
Nevada, 10 said District, who has been daily ad.
Judged n bankrupt, upon his owl petition, and
the payment OF any debts, and the delivery
10 hin, ppr ~ ~. nsc snS W. ,.nn 70 ~ .Pp,
property by him, are forbidden by law. 4
meeting OF the creditors Of said bankrupt, to
prove their debts and 10 choose one or more as
slgnees OF said estate. will be held at q Court
OF Bankruptcy, TO be holden at Virginia City,
In said District, on the 18th day OF January,
4. u. 1871 at IL o'clock ", ut the ONCE Of Z.
Strother, the Register in Bankruptcy Of said Dis
trict, No. l6 North c street, Virginia, Storey
county. State OF Nevada.
GEORGE I. LAMMON,
U. 8. Marshalan Messenger In Bankruptcy.
Jonas Seely. Attorneys. ja16td
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-26

Resolred by Tia Senate aud HoUse Of Reprnoitd-
tipes II. ths United State, Of Am1ica In Conrress
.dstembfed.
That hereafter, In addition TO the number Of copies
Of documents cnIanatlng froul the Department Of
State which may be ordered 10 DO printed by either
house OF Congress, II shall DO the duty OF the Con-
greSsional Printer TO cause to be printed for the Use
OF that Department five hundred copies OF every
such document, when requested TO do No by the Sec.
rotary OF State; provided, that the expense or the
same shall In no case exceed the sum Of Ave hun
dred dollars.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-26

De u enacted BY the Senate and House Of Rrpresent.
aiires Of the United States Of America IN CoHgres
Thsi ali the lands which were granted by Congress
In the year eighteen hundred and iity.six. 70 the
State OF Louisiana, 10 aid In the construction Of the
road, and which have not been lawfully disposed OF
by tho said State under said grant, which has ex-
pired by limitation. or BY act OF Congress since the
United States, and these lands shall hereafter be dis
posed OF as other public lands OF the United States.