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The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-03-11

The correspondent Of the Reno Crescent, in
speaking of the Legislative ball in Carson re-
Gently, says:
1.-The local editor Of tho Register had TO on.
dure severe siege with tho female ladies at
the hop They stuck the points Of their col.
lars in his eyes; put their trains under his feet
shook their jewelry in his face; smiled on him
courted him; and nigh smothered the poor
fellow; and got no notice after oil. Poor CHM.
he was rung in once; but they can't play him
more than once"
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-03-11
An Investigation.

An Investigation.
On the I'd Of January last, the Board of
Commissioners Of this county, having reasons
to believe that in some of the departments of
the revenue sources Of the county there had
been delinquencies, appointed an Investisat-
ing Committee, to examine the books and ac-
counts Of past officials. George Carter and J.
P. Edoh were appointed as such committee
and to them was referred the investigation of
the revenue accounts of the several officers
from the date of the organization of the county
of Elko, in June. 1869. up to January /, 1871
These two gentlemen have carefully reviewed
and analysed the same, and have this week
submitted their report. From. the report rem
dered, we find that the total amount of re-
ceipts into the treasury of the county, from its
organization up to January lst Of this year, is
Sl49,53 IA. There were disbursed from the
various funds. during the same period, $780,
OH a; the amount of commissions paid Col
lector and Treasurer was S3.794 70; and the
amount Of cash in the treasury on January LIST,
1871, WAS S9,7l6 65.
Messrs. Carter and Edof have made care
ful andAritical examination of all the depart
ments into which revenue has been received
and dispensed, and computed the receipts and
expenditures of each official. AS the result of
their investigation, they find all the accounts
OF NJ. 2. Freeman, who was County Treasurer,
F. A. Rogers, who was Deputy County Au-
ditor, and of ]. b. Fitch, Sheriff, during the
time mentioned above, were in every respect
true and correct. Our citizens have lust cause
to congratulate those gentlemen as having been
worthy custodians of the public trust reposed
In them. Much credit is due them for the
able endeavors and ineligible manner which
they manifested in protecting the true interests
of the county.
While we are much sIatifed TO find the
above officials were attentive and true to the
duties of their offices, we are panied to learn
that in two other departments of our county
government-the offices of the Assessor and
District Attorney for 1869 and lS70-the inves-
hgation shows that those officers have proved
defaulters to the county. And here we will
say, that an officer who will wilfully embezzle
public funds, commits a crime of robbery and
violates the high trust reposed in him, and
should not only be punished as any other
criminal, but should never again receive place
or power where he will be able the second time
to abuse the confidence Of the public.
The report shows that the accounts of the
Assessor for 1869 and 1870 are deficient in
sums due the county to the amount of 81, 379-
90. The accounts of the District Attorney for
1869 and 1870 show that officer to be deficient
in amounts collected and due the county in
the sum of S773 90.
What course the Commissioners will pursue
to recover the above amounts, we have not as
yet learned, but suppose measures will imme-
diately be taken in the proper direction, and
the parties be brought to a speedy and strict
account for their dereliction of duty, apparent
from the recent investigation of their accounts
with the county.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-03-11

PRor. AoAssrz made q speech at an agricnl-
tural meeting in Boston few weeks since. on
the great trees Of California. in which he stated
that from an examination of the section of the
tree then on exhibition in Boston, he was sat
ised that it was $40 years old, az it was clear
that distinct layer grew each year. He also
spoke Of n larger tree than that. Of which he
also eIominsd section, which was undoubt-
odly 3,400 years old. and which was big
tree during the Persian war, large tree at
the time Of Charlemagne. and 40 large as the
one nov 10 Boston in the days Of Solomon.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-03-11

MAGNETIC 1Ros.-Captain Bledsoe, on his
last trip to snake river. discovered magnetic
iron in considerable quantities, some of which
he hos forwarded to eastern scientists. lie
also brought in some shells, taken from tho
basaltic rocks Of that region. and which arc
said to be found nowhere else on tho globe.
They have also been sent east. We may soon
oxpec. TO hear scientific reports upon these 90.
illogical and fossiliforous specimens from
Idaho.-Boise Democrat.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-03-11

ON the evening Of Sunday last, in Virginia
CITY, Chief Downey and Detective Lackey sue
ceeded in arTesting man whom they have
strong reason to believe wns one of the men
who robbed the stage last Saturday morning
His name is Ed. Downs, and he was formerly
resident Of Silver City, and went 10 Virginia
City from that place about week before his
arrest with Johnson. the first robber arrested.
He is known by the name Of =. NJ yandeleur
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-03-11

WASH WALLES.-In the case of Wash Wal
len, before the Supreme Court Of this State
last week. the Court affirmed the judgment Of
the Court of this district, which sentenced
WalI,n to tho State Prison for the term of
thirty years for robbing Wells, Fargo g. Co. g
stage on the road about one mile from this
town, several months since.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-03-11

The ARIZONA PRosPECroRs. Up TO Sunday
evening last forty names were upon tho roll
OF the company organizing for tho trip TO Ari.
iona. There arc two other small parties, of
three or four men each, who will start very
soon-faarless If tho Apnchcs or aunbt else :,
White Pine Ne,cs, March IN.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-03-11

A colored boy in this city made application
for admission into the public school but was
refused and his parents are now studying the
intricacies Of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth
Amendments and the Civil Rights Bill-Car-
son Register.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-03-11

BALL AT CARLIS.-A grand ball is to take
place at Carlin on the 18th instant, to be given
by Garrett Pierce and A. +. Smith. nj the Car.
lin Hotel. Everything will be arranged for a
merry, good time. Our citizens are cordially
invited 10 attend on that occasion.
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NOTICE.

SEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE BUILDING OF A
~ JAN OF ''lock-Up,' at Mineral Hili Will DO ~,
ceNoa uhtI ihe FIRST MONDAY IN APRIL. 1871 al
the once OF the County Clerk Of Flku County
specihcatOns for the same can he seen with q q
commissioners reserve the right TO reject any and ali
bids. '' a"' anu MI
BY order Of the Board Of County Commissioner.
EIko. New, March 9TH 1871 " "' ri;
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-03-11

TsnEE FAcrs.--The "Vulture" is the largest
and richest gold mine in the world. The
Tiger" is the richost silver ledge ever yet dis
covered. and both mines arein Yavapsi county,
Arizona. --irigOnd Miner.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-03-11

V. W. CLEVELAND has been pardoned out of
the State Prison; and one Richardson has had
his sentence committed from life to FIVE years,
and has 18 months yet TO serve.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-03-11

Hon. II. c. STREET arrived by last nights
train from Carson City, and will make short
sojourn with US. He looks well.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-03-11

TIE drawing Of tho Grass Valley lottery. of
California, will commence 90 Tuesday next.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-03-11
BORN

BORN.
In E1ko. Ne'siA. March 9Th. b. Or wife of A.
Newton, dsughter- ~ ..
Joseph Phillips. daughter. VIZ ot
X. Davis. daughter. '" -
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CENTRAL PACIFIC RAILROAD

~ ooh: y: TOwNE, General Superintendent,
l. II. GOODMAN. General Passenger and Tctct A.,
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DIED.
CHANGE OF FIRM.

IL VlNG ASSOCIATED Mr. l. c. PATTERsDS
1 In my Banking Business at this place, Il viii
hereafter be carried ON under the style OF GRANT a
PATTERSON. n NJ GpaST
Mountain City. Nevada. March 10. iszl mIis.
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l. c. PATTERSON
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-04-25
No. II.

his feelings. / am free to say that it was
the longest prayer l ever heard. If the
minister had been suspended between hea-
ven and that other place, as we were, he
would have had fewer words, am sure.
"When it was over, he said, 1 am here
to solemnize marriage between Catherine
e. Browning (he must have felt an inward
chuckle over the torture he was inficting,
for he paused, well, maybe only minute,
but it seemed a whole hour,) and James
A. Woodruff. If any of you know cause
or just impeachment why these two persons
should not be Joined in holy matrimony
you are to declare it now, or else forever
hold your peace
"Jim had not stirred step. The min-
lister took his hand then, and placed him
beside the bride. He walked up then, and
guess the look he gave, satisfied her,
for her face cleared up like summer sky
after the rain.
"The brief service was soon over that
made the Judge happy Benedict, and us,
perhaps, bachelors for life.
"Jim looked up earnestly at us. Boys,
do not deserve this happiness as much
as either of you; but it has fallen to me,
and will do my best to make her happy.
viii you not wish us God speed?' and he
held out his hand. Each once of us was
man enough to walk up and take it, and
the little brown hand that had been given
to Jim.
"Then we had supper. There wasn't
much eaten, yet we all lived through it
but none of us have felt much like han
kering after weddings since, reckon"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-04-25
A LARGE FOOT.

nNE day, near.the close of the late un-
~ civil war, the two armies were con-
fronting each other, and exchanging artil-
cry compliments as opportunity offered
A Lieutenant Smith, in the performance Of
his duty, was engaged in managing the
gun of which he had charge. He was Or
dered to direct his fire upon rebel battery,
and had loaded his piece, and was just
ready to discharge it, when the rebels, with
disregard of the properties of life most
painful to contemplate, turned their fire di-
rectly upon him. Like prudent man and
a good officer Smith incontinently fled, and
shelved himself in bomb-proof. Now,
you know, Smith is rather tall, and much
space is required for the accommodation of
his person. But by dint of hard squeezing
he slowed himself away, shielding every
part of his body except one foot there
was no help for it--that had to remain ex-
posed General Lee, accommodating the
works of the Union army, cast a glance
upon the position occupied by Smiths
gun. After gazing moment, he seemed
to see something that attracted his close
scrutiny.
"Hand me field glass;" said he to
soldier standing by.
Through the glass he looked long ana
earnestly, and at last, lowering the glass,
said, sadly:
81 can't make it OUT
The soldier took the glass, squinted at
the mysterious object, and said, rather con-
temptuously, "That? why, that's mans
foot ~
"What p cried the General
"a mans foot" repeated the soldier.
"You don't mean that any mortal man
has a foot like that9" exclaimed the vener-
able chieftain.
"Certainly do, General he's one of
the new recruits they're sending down by
thousands"
The General sighed deeply, and rode
away, exclaiming r.
"If the United States are sending for
ward men with feet like that, and bod
les of proportionate size, the Confederacy
must go down ~
The next day, Lees army was surrcn-
dered. H.. .r| 'ruf
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-04-25

t95- A nervous man, whose life was made
miserable by the gathering of two black
smiths, prevailed upon both of them to re-
move by the offer of liberal compensation.
When the money was paid down, he kindly
inquired what neighborhood they intended
Is remove to. "Why, sir,' replied Jack,
with a grin ON his phiz, "Tom Smith
moves to my shop, and move to his"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-04-25

EB- Josh Billings says he has known a
mule to be good mule for six months so as
to get chance to kick somebody. l.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-04-25

% t&' The Japanese have but one newspa-
per, published once month, in the shape
of stitched pamphlet OF about 100 pages.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-06-19
THE STATE JOURNAL.


''iN.N ~ No. AZ e"'eis "poii II nv" ouieei
Increased usefulness
Inns paper VIII DC hepubiican Inc organ oil
no wing or Clique, II VIII aim to represent the
pohcy OF the National party; to build up heal
thy National sentiment, and inspire love of the
whole country.
1t Will not be the vehicle of personal detracton
nor be used TO get Its pets into Office, nor to keep
others out. The safety of all Is in the triumph
oil the cause; ana 10 secure IL, all must labor
zealously and devotedy and take their chances
in the general result
Aiming to treat every rhember of its own party
generously, il will be lust 10 its opponents IL
will discuss all questions of public interest fairly
and temporarily Asserting the right earnestly
and resolutely and batting no iot or little of the
truth which it is called to declare it will aim to
speak the truth in loven
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PRINTERS WAREHOUSE.
AND MORE EXTENSIVE
PRINTERS FURNISHING WAREHOUSE
South Of Philadelphia, is the establishment of
H. Il. PELOUZE & Co,
RICHMOND, VA.

The Richmond Dispatch says:
"RIeHMoSD TYPE FoUNDRy.-The new dress in
which the Dispatch has appeared for some weeks
was furnished by Mcssrs. II. L. PELouzE Co.,
proprietors of the Richmond Type Foundry
we have been using their type for eight or ten
years. and have found them equal in durability
and style of finish to the best toundries in this
country and England. Their prices are uniform
with all the other toundries."
The Richmond Wing says
''THE RIcHMoSD Tyre FouSDRy.-We have been
guilty OF an inadyertence in failing to mention
that the beautiful suit of type in which the Wig
now appears was manufactured for us at the
Richmond Type Foundry. This is the third out
fit we have obtained from that establishment
one before and two since the war-and we are
prepared to bear emphatic testimony TO the ildel-
ity with which the proprietors iMessrs. II, H.
pelouze 4 Coz execute their contracts, to the
beauty and durability of their work, and to the
fairness of their prices.
The Richmond Enquirer says
The handsome typographical appearance OF
this paper has been noticed and compiimehted by
the press all over the country We take pleasure in
stating that oar outfit was procured from the
Richmond Type Foundry, Messrs. II. Il. Peiouze
x Co., proprietors, Je l5-deod&W6m
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BANKRUPT NOTICES.
,rp,s TocryE N s3at on tn. ~,

424f
THIS Is TOGtyE NOTICE-That oil the i7th
i day of June, 1871 a warrant in bankruptcy
was issued against the estate of Jesse J. Porter,
of Louisa county, and State of Virginia
who has been adjudgcd bankrupt on his own
petition that the payment of any debts, and the
delivery of any property belonging to said bank
rupt, TO him or for his use, and the transfer of
any property by him, are forbidden by law; that
a meeting of the creditors of said bankrupt, to
prove their debts and choose one more assign
ees of his estate will be held at court of bank
ruptcy, TO he holden at Richmond, before w.
W. Forbes Esd Register on the 2sth day of
June, 1871 at 10 O'Clock A. M
DAVID b. PARKER,
ie l9-M2w u. s. Marshal
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NOR JAMES AND CHICKA- tsiIs17f,
II HONIINY RIVERS. 80 .uSsszf7k

The fastand elegant sidc-wheel steamer PAL
ISADE Captain CHAs NELSON, Will leave her
wharf a Rockets for Kings Mill Wharf on James
river on TUESDAYS andsSATURDAYS st 10
O'Clock A. NJ, connecting with the l2o'elock train
at City Point from Petersburg. Returning, Will
leave Kings Mill on WEDNESDAYS and MON
DAYS at O'Clock A. NJ, touchinga al al the reg
ular landings each way.
Will leave her wharf at Rockets for Binn' on
Chic1ahominy, THURSDAYS at O'Clock A. MI
connecting at City Point with the o'clock train
from Petersburg, touching Mt all the regular
landings on James river down TO lfliard's
Wharf, and all regular landings on Chiekahomi-
ny Returning, will leave Binn's on FRIDAYS
at o'clock A. M.
Freight received from IL clock Mondays 10 10
o clock A. NJ Tuesdays and from ~ o'clock TO 6
p NJ Wednesdays, and from II o. clock Fridays
to 10 A. M. Saturdays.
Freight for Chicl;hominy will only be received
from u o'clock Wednesdays 10 A. M. Thurs
days.
An freights to way landing must he prepaid.
For further particulars, apply TO Captain on
board or to GEORG j.. CURR1E, Agent
At CuRRIs & Co.'S. corner 18th and Cary
streets. Je o--om
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tI,HIs Is TO GIVE NoTIcE-That on th,

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE-That OH the
Il 9TH day of June 1871, q warrant in bankrupt
cy was issued against the estate of Edward A.
Perry, of Norfolk county, and State of Virginia,
who has been adiudged bankrupt on his own
petition; that the payment of any debts, and the
delivery of any property belonging to said bank
rupt, to him or for his use, and the transfer of
any property by him forbidden by law; that
a meeting of the creditors of the said bankrupt,
to prove their debts, and choose one or more as
signee of his estate, will be held at a court of
bankruptcy, to be holden at the Custom-Hou at
Norfolk, Va, before Benjamin b. Foster, Esq,
Register, on the 22d day of June, 1871, ut IL
O'Clock M. JOHN w. FARRELL,
je 9-F2w Deputy Marshal as Messenger.
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rINHIS is TO GIVE NOTICE-That on the
L 10th day of June, 1871, q warrant in bank
ruptcy was issued against the estate of Joshua
Prewett, of Rocky Gap, Bland county, and State
of Virginia. who has been adiudged Il bankrupt
on his own petition; that the payment of any
debts, and the delivery of any property belonging
to said bankrupt to him or for his use, and the
transfer of any property by him, are forbidden by
law that meeting OF the creditors of said bank
rupt, to prove their debts and choose or more
assiealees of his estate, will be held at court of
bankruptcy, to be holden at Abingdon, Virginia,
before II. G. Gibbons, Esq. Register, on the 30th
day of June, 1871, at 10 O'Clock, A. M.
G. III. WENDLINGER,
Deputy u. s. Marshal
jel7-S2w for A. S. Gray, Y. S. Marshal.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
Il TED STATES for the Western District of
Virginia.
In the matter Of Holton l.. Mllncy, bankrupt
in bankruptcy.
To Whom il May Concern The undersigned,
VIM. Page, of Abigndon, Washington county,
Virginia, hereby gives notice of his appointment
as assignee OF the estate of Holton l.. Muncy, of
Bland county, in said district, WHO was, on the
18th day of April, ISL adiudged bankrupt on
his own petition by the District Court of said dis
trict.
Dated Abingdon, Va, June 3, 1871.
je 6-Tu3w (A) VIM PAGE Assignee.
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MACHINERY, &c.


E "A. DAYTON,
DEALER
MACHINERY, RAILROADS, MANUFACTU-
RERS' AND ENGINEERS SUPPLIES,
TENTH ST, BETWEEN MAIN AND CARY,
RICHMOND VA,
STEAM ENGINES of improved construction,
for all purposes, of Richmond or Northern build
MACHINERY FOR
Railroad, Machine, Car and Carpenter Shops
Planning Mills, SASH Blind, Door, Cabinet-ware
Chair, Bedstead, Wooden-ware, Agricultural
Machine, Handle, Spoke Staye, Carriage Wood,
Cotton and Wooden Factories, Cotton Gins,
Farmers, Foundries, Rolling Mills, Tobacco Fac
tories, Tamneries, Saw, FIGURING, Corn and Paper
Mills, Mines, &C., &C.; Forged and Rolled Iron.
Improved Shafting Pulleys and Hangers, Belt
ing, Lace Leather, Saws, Files, Wrenches, Twist
Drills, Steam Gauges, Saw Gauges, Saw Gum
mers, Steam and Water Pipe and Fixtures, Pack
ing, Journal Metal, Pick and Tool Handles, Tu-
bine Water-Wh heels, &C., &c.
SECOND HAND MACHINERY and STEAM
BOILERS bought sold and exchanged. A guam
tty of the same on hand to be sold low, such as
Engines Boilers, Mil Stones and Gearings, Wood
Working, Machinery, &c.
Plans and estimates of Machinery for Mills
and Manufactures of all kinds. NH I-d&wly
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
l. TED STATES for the eastern district of Vir-
gnia.
In the matter of Joseph BROMLEY, bankrupt
in bankruptcy.
To whom it may concern--The undersigned,
William II. Alldcrdice, of Richmond City yir-
einia, hereby gives notice of his appointment as
assignee of the estate of Joseph BROMLEY, of
King and Queen county, in said district, who
was, on the 23d day of May, A. d., 1871, adiudg-
ed bankrupt on his own petition by the District
Court of said district
Dated Richmond, Va June 10, 1871
WILLIAM ii. ALDERDICE, Assignee.
je l9---M3w
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C,HEsApEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

On and after THURSDAY, June list, PASSEN-
GER TRAINS leave Richmond Sundays ex-
cepted) as follows
$50 A. M-MAIL TRAIN for Staunton con-
Meeting at Gordonsyille with Orange, Alexandria
and Manassas train for Washington and North,
and Lynchburg and South.
$3.50 p. M.-ACCOMODATION TRAIN for
Gordonsyille.
On and after the 10th of JUNE a PASSEN-
GER TRAIN will run daily except Slndays) be-
tween Staunton and the White Sulphur, rs fol-
lows
Leave Staunton at SIS A. NJ, arrive at White
Sulphur at l:32 p. M. leave White Sulphur ~
235 p. M, arrive at Staunton at 7:i4 p M,
THROUGH TICKETS, at low rates, sold to
all points North West and Southwest
Further information may be obtained at the
companys office.
No Passenger Trains on Sundays
A. III. PERRY,
General Superintendent.
JAMES f. NETHERLAND,
General Ticket Agent. je
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42IJ
FHlEtIS is TO GIVE NOrICE-That on the 18th
L day of June, 1871, warrant in bankruptcy
was issued against the estate of Branch j. Con-
nally, of Nottoway county, and State of Virginia,
who has been adudged a bankrupt ON his own
petition; that the payment of any debts, and the
delivery of any property belonging TO said bank
rupt, to him or for his use, and the transfer of
any property by him are forbidden by law; that
a meeting OF the creditors of said bankrupt, to
prove their debts and choose more
signees of his estate, will be held at court of
bankruptcy, to be holden at Richmond, before
W. w. Forbes, Esq, Register, on the 2Sth day of
June 1871, at 10 O'clock A. M.
DAVID ID. PARKER,
lie 19-M2w u. 5. Marshal.