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Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-12-01
LETTER FROM THE MUDDY.
ST.. THOMAS, Lincoln Co.. New.
November 2lst. 1872,

NovsmDef Zlst, lofz,
EDITOR RECORD: Feeling little guilty
Of negligence in not endeavoring long
ago to furnish your readers occasional
items from this sunniest spot of our
COUNTY, I have at last concluded to re-
pent by doing better in future. Aware
Of the solid fact that the mining interests
of the county are steadily widening and
deepening, would also like your readers
to know that there is also an agricultural
oasis in these deserts, the productions OF
which ought at some time or other to be-
come serviceable to the centers Of popula-
ton that cluster around the now -four
ishing mining camps. This, the Valley
of the Muddy, at the time of its Nor
mon occupation, was considered capable
of supporting many thousand people.
Living on the direct and natural thor
oughfare from Phoebe to the growing
mining regions of Arizona, and blessed
with a climate that will mature the grape,
the fig and pomegranate, it might natu-
rally be supposed to claim some atten-
ton and furnish to the toiling miner
some OF its fruits.
Aud who will say in this progressive
age that the time will never come when
the shrill whistle of the iron horse !"
shall reverberate from the shaggy preci-
pieces of that mighty gorge of hundred
miles, which natures own master hand
has carved out of the rugged hills of the
desert long ages ago, to construct one Of
her own highways from the north to the
treasure veined hills of sunny Arizona?
The prospects of this desert country of a
few years ago, for the time that was then
future, but has now become the past, will
indicate to every rejecting mind the i'm
mense possibiitie of the coming decade.
While the dreary hills of the sagebrush
State yield their precious ores, this val
ley, the only one that Nevada possesses
with a semi-tropical cline, may some
day produce much more than it has yet
done, the refreshing fruits of the world s
summerland. This will be at warmer
season than the present, for last week
the thermometer made trip two degrees
lower than it ever did in the last five
years-down to 16 degrees. More bye
and bye.
Yours, truly, &C.,
DANIEL BoNELLI.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-12-01

RAYMOND & Ely, says the San Fran
cisco Call of November %, has been the
subject of curses both low and deep dur
ing the past week, from the stockholders
and from those spectators who are GER
tain that there was nothing in the suits
against the company, and who bought
up in the thirties, expectingi it to rally to
5000 at the defeat of the McDermot suit
in this city. Instead of advancing, as
the confident ones anticipated, it has
been battered down by the bears below
the hundred. Six weeks ago the stock
vas selling at $3.50. aud although the
company has kept up its bullion receipts
and paid regular dividends since, the
stock has gradually dropped until it
touched S91 on Saturday closing at 500.
The cause Of the decline is the suits
brought against the company for its title.
The bears used these suits to carry their
points, and, as a natural consequence,
the lower stock falls the more shares are
thrown on the market to cover the mar
gins, and these combined will carry any
stock down. There are no new develop
ments in the two suits now pending
against the company. Judge CARRIER. Of
the Nevada Supreme Court, has resigned
his judgeship to accept the position of
counsel OF the company, at the neat sala.
ry of go, 900 per year, and will make a
strong fight for their interests there.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-12-01
BANCROFT'S
(72l MARKET sri
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.

&TANDARD BOOKS IN FINE BINDING
- Christmas Gift Books Elegant Galleries,
Choice Poems Fine Stationery. Japanese Cabi-
net, etc. We have an immense stock OF ele
gantly Illustrated Books and magnificent as
sortment Of Choice Stationery, suitable for Holt
day Pres nts, which we are Offering at New
York Prices. Photograph Albums, Bibles and
Prayer Books, Ladies Work Boxes Ivory Card
Cases, Chidren's Books, Portfolios WRITING
Desks, Gold Pens, Diaries for 1873, Monogram
or Crest, Pocket Cutlery. Engraved Visiting
Cards. Bancroft's is the place to buy Holiday
Presents. A. l.. BANCROFT * co.
n2I-lm san Francisco, Cal.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-12-01

A new religious sect has made its ap-
pearance in London. called the Howl.
ing Repentants." They howl at all
convenient periods during the day, and
at two periods during the night. Their
services are conducted in the open air,
as they have, as yet, no recognized place
of worship. The sectarians of this re-
ligion find the police to be the most
serious obstacle to their devotions.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-12-01

The NEVADA GIFT CONCERT. Although
considerably less noise is made about
the State of Nevada Gift Concert than
many other Eastern lottery schemes, it
is nevertheless moving on to surer and
more satisfactory success, The prizes
will be paid in full, in gold coin, pre-
cisely as announced, and State Insane
Asylum will be erected from its proceeds
exactly as provided by law. The tickets
are for sale almost everywhere. 81 Virg
Chronicle.
II. Z. Breakey is the agent for this
county, and from him tickets can be
obtained.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-12-01
Orient silver Mining Compsay-


Location Of works, Ely Mining District Lin
coin comfy, Nevada.--Notics is hereby given,
that at o meeting of TIE Board of Trustees of
said Company. held on the Twenty-sixth t26thl
day OF Move mber, A. D. 1872, an Assessment
no. II of Twenty five t25cl Cents per share
was levied upon the capital stock of said com
pany, payable immediately, in United States
gold coin, to the SECRETARY, at the Office OF the
company, Room % Upwards Building. Cali
furnia street. San francisco, California.
ANY stock upon which said assessment shall
remain unpaid on Friday, the third t3d day
of January. A. d. 1878. shall be deemed delin-
quent and will he duly advertised for sale at
public auction. and sAless payment shall be
made before. will be sold on MONDAY, THE
TwENTY-SEy t25) DAY OF JANUARY.
1873, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs u advertising AMI expenses of sale.
JOSEPH MAGUIRE, Secretary.
Office-Room % Haywardis Building, Cali
fornia street, San Francisco, California.
d. I'd
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WATER! WATER!

NNHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING RESUMED
Il the Water Business, will supply
Fresh Water from the 5-NIile Wells
At the following rates:
Within the main limits of the town, BY carts
81 cents per gallon; beyond the Divide on
Meadow Valley street, and not beyond the
Bowery mine, cents per gallon.
dit GEO. c. JOHNSTON,
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Harper silver Mining Company

Harper Silver Mining Company
Location of Works Ely Mining District, Lincoln
County, State of Nevada.-Notice is hereby
given, that at meeting of the Board of Trus-
tees of said company, held on ths Twenty. third
day Of November, 1872. an assessment no u
of TEN CENTS per share was levied upon the
capital stock of said company, payable imme-
diately, in United States gold and silver coin,
to the Secretary, at the office of the company.
No. 3O6 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal
iforna.
Any stock upon which said assessment shall
remain unpaid on this Txventy-fifth day
of December, 1872. shall be deemed delin
quent, and will be duly advertised for sale, at
public auction, and unless payment shall be
made before. will be sold on MONDAY, the
Thirteenth day of anuary, 1873, to pay the
delinquent assessment, together with the costs
of advertising and expenses of sale. BY order
of the Board of Trustees
JOHN Il. WILDE. Secretary.
Office: No. 306 Montgomery street, San Fran
cisco. California dl-td
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aew advertisements.
LOST.

A POCKET BOOK WITH CHAIN AT.
"A TACHEo, on Main street, between Record
office and Connexions Ice Cream Saloon, con.
tanning two Lottery Tickets and some change
The finder will be reasonably rewarded by
leaving it at Connexions Ice Cream Saloon.
d1-1w+
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FOR SALE.

4 HOUSE AND LOT ON CEDAR STREET
"A immediately opposite the Episcopal
Church.
House well adapted for family and is in
desirable place for Boarding House and Lodg-
ings.
Inquire at
Matt JESSE BEENE'S DRUG STORE.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-12-01

POPULATION OF Towns. to
the census report of 1870 the principal
towns in this State are credited with
"a follows.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-12-01

Phoebe was given an American popu-
lation of 665 against 479 foreign born.
White population, 1,l16; colored, 6;
Chinese, %. We have no doubt that
Virginia and Gold Hill have held their
own during the past two years, as also
Carson and Austin, while Elko and Reno
have increased in population; but Phoebe
has outstripped any of them in that re-
gard, so that it is now the second town
in the State. 1t has now registration
of voters amounting to 1,705, which, ac-
cording to the lowest ratio of population
to voters g to y would give the town a
population of 5,ll5; but We are quite
sure from personal observation and in
formation obtained from the best sour
ces, that the present population of
Phoebe is not less than 5000, aud unless
Gold Hill has had an increase OF popula-
ton beyond what is generally supposed,
Phoebe is certainly the second town in
point Of population in the State.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-12
THE PROBLEM OF RAILROAD MoNoPoIIEs
IFrom the N. Y. Herald
snl,Ide ora l,cr from .hnnne

A very sad occurrence took place in the town
Of Eagle, Portland county, Michigan. on the
Goth ult. Frederick Scaddn, a boy OF sixteen,
and step-son Of Monroe Whitmore was prevail
ed upon by larger boy, who, it is reported,
had escaped from the Reform School. TO take a
sum of money from the house of his step father
with the intention Of running away. He had
been treated very indulgently and it was evil
dent that he began TO repent Of the step he had
taken almost Immediately after. but feared to
break his promise with the boy. The plan was
finally carried out, the money stolen, and the
boy left his home in the evening. He told
another boy of his plans and these were COM
municated to his father in less than two hours.
who at once started out to find him. Meanwhile
the poor boy had thoroughly repente1, and, al
though late at night, started back for his home.
On his way he met young man who had been
apprised Of the facts, who thoughtessy said to
him, young man, you had better look out for
yourself, for your father is after you with the
Sheriff."
This terribly frightened him, and directly af-
ter, seeing his fathers team coming with two
men in the wagon, he believed what the young
man told him to be true, and getting over the
fence hid until they passed He then went On
toward home, and when near the house was seen
by his mother, who went to him and said.
" Freddy you have come back haven't you
Come into the house" mo, mother" he said,
Il have been too wicked; cannot come into
the house." His mother put her hand on his
shoulder and tried to persuade him to come in
| and that everything would be made right. No.
mother" he repeated, Il have been so wicked
cannot go in, and am going to shoot myself,
and as he said it he put a small pistol to his
head and fired. The ball took effect about two
inches above and a little back Of the right ear
and passed straight across his head, lodging in
side the skull on the other side. Medical aid
/ fatal
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-12
WILMINGTON, DBL.
Tuesday AfteTnoon, March H.
TIE PACIFIC RAILROADS IN WINTER.

The question whether thegreat railways across
the unsettled prairies, plains and mountains, to
the Pacific Coast, can be regularly run in the
winter season, is one of great interest. The
tremendous SHOWS Of the past season particular
ly brought the subject to public notice, and
called out discussion as to whether the very
serious difficulties and long delays experienced
on the Union Pacific, were Cst,) avoi liable on
that line, by taking proper precautions and
(2d,) were likely to be experienced in the same
degree on the other proposed routes.
In reply to these questions, the managers Of the
Union Pacific, and practical engineers not direct
ly connected with it, express the Judgment that
an increased provision of snow fences, and a
careful outlook for coming storms will enable
them to keep its track cleal, even in severe win
ters, and run its trains with substantial regulari
ty. As to the second point, we are furnished
much very interesting information as to the pres
poets Of the Northern Pacific line. Although
this is'so much farther North than the Union Pa
cifc, there is overwhelming testimony Of the
fact that its difficulties with snow are likely to
be much less, for the simple reason that it
crosses the high ranges Of the Rocky Mountains
in which the Union Pacific has encountered all
its real difficulties-at much lower altitude,
than the road now in operation. The blockades
on the latter occurred in crossing the Black
Hills, in a section only 1sO miles in length. The
road here is from 2, 500 to 5000 feet higher than
the corresponding mountain section on the
Northern Pacific, and at least l 900 feet higher
than the highest elevation on the latter
While, therefore, the new road takes its way
through higher latitudes, it has, fortunately,
found route with more favorable grades, and
better passes through the mountains, where the
amount Of snowfall, is actually much less than
on the line from Omaha west. Chief Engineer
W. Minor Roberts, gentleman Of great expe-
rience, thorough reliability and the finest sci
entifc attainments after close observation of
the storms Of the winter just closed, sums up
his conviction in the conclusive sentence, that
With ordinary means Of protection at ex-
posed point &, the Northern Pacific Railroad when
completed by the Yellowstone route can un-
questionAbly be kept open for regular traffic, ts
entire length across the Continent, even during
winters as severe as the present, should they
occur"
These are facts and opinions which must COM
mand the attention Of all who feel an interest in
the great problem Of trans-eontinental railways
and the equally immense subject Of our Western
development and growth. II these highways oi
communication can be kept open, at all seasons
across the immense territories, yet unpopulated
the worlds commerce and travel must come t
them for transportation and the millions Of un
titled acres will be brought into cultivation Will
rapidity SURPRISING all that even this land g
swift development has yet exhibited to the won
der Of mankind.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-12
TIE NEW YORK PRESS.
Editorial Extracts From the Grent DnI


Editorial Extracts From the Grent DaIIIes.
DEMOCRATIC TRIUMPH NOT DESIRED IN NFw
HAMPSHIRE FOR YEAR OF A PRESIDENTIAL. VIC
TORY.
From the N Y. Herald
We are informed, too, that the leading demo-
Gratis Of this city in favor Of Presidential fusion
with all the anti-Grant elements Of the country
and the sinking Of the democratic party in the
movement desire, not the success, but the de-
feat, OF the party in New Hampshire And
whereforer Because, disgusted with the foolish
rebel and copperhead rejoioings, including the
growing Of Jeff Davis over their Bull Run New
Hampshire victory Of last March, il ia feared
that another such victory would reproduce the
same folliss and blunders. In other words as 10
certain leading democrats Of this CITY. belIevinS
that their party, still borne down by the issues
OF the rebellion, is not strong enough to defeat
Gen. Grant in the coming Presidential election
but believing that he may be defeated by the
sinking Of the issues Of the war with the demo
cratic party in a liberal republican Organization
they hold the opinion that democratic defeat
in New Hampshire is wanted to secure this new
departure.
THE FUTuITY OF THE sUafNER-scHURZ-TRUdBU
CONFEDERATION.
tFrom the N. Y. Herald
appears, however, that the fuss and fury
ana patriotic indignation Of the ponderous SUM
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-12

THE STATEMENTS RECENTLY MADE AT R,t.rr,r,ov
BEING PARTIALLY CoNTRADIcTED.
An authenticated report has been received at
Wanenton, Va, where the Conference is now in
session, which sets forth that the girl who made
the charges against DR.. Huston now denies
many Of the allegations under her oath. and a.
serts that she was instigated by certain parties
to screen others.
The colored woman, DIR. Illusions former SER
want, being put on her OATH exonerates Dr. Hus-
ton Of conduct unbecoming a gentleman and
Christian. decided Reaction has taken place
in behalf OF DR.. Huston, some believing the
whole thing to be conspiracy. DR.. Huston left
on the evening train for Washington He is in
good spirits and has no doubt Of his honorable
acquittal.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-12
TcXna.
F THE MEXICAN RAIDS 80 RETALIATION
THREATENED.

EXTENT OF THE MEXICAN RAIDS - RETALIATION
THREATENED.
BROWNSVILLE, March IL.
Two thousand cattle were seized and driven
across the river Rio Grande, within thirty miles
Of here, during the latter half Of February The
last outrage at Santa Maria was committed by a
Captain Of Cortina's forces at the head of eighty
men, and thousand head of cattle were stolen
Gen. McCook hal a narrow escape from being
captured by them.
The stock raisers are determined on retalia-
tion il not protected by U. S. troops.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-12
spefiaI alqtifts.

TNHK CHICAGO. DANv1LLE AND vIN-
scENNRs RAILROAD is a finished line,
running through one Of The richest portions Of ILL.,
nois and connecting Chicago by the shortest route
with fhe eelebratfd Block Coal fields of Indiana,
and BY way of Evansville and Nashville with the
entire South its mortgage debt ls s1,5eO,OoO or
about SIS 500 t. the mile Although hut Just op, ned,
IL is already earning, net MORN TH,N fHE Mt HK ~
TEsksr on all It's bonds 80 are nov selling tue last
Of the Issue at 90 and accrued Interest They pay
per cent gold. Full particulars furnished On appi-
cation In person or by mail, to Mcssrs JOHN Nc
LEAR SON, Bankers, vi mingtol, DEL; Mes n.
R r. ROBINSON a CO., Bankers. wilmington, Del
or ~. B. sHATTUCK 4 CO.. Bankers.
General Agents M 2s Nassau Street,
JRnl59n-d&W New York.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-12
ANOTHER DlscouRAGrKG VOICE.

1t must be very discouraging, very discourag-
ing indeed, to those who are undertaking to
prove that the Democratic organization is quite
as friendly to Equal Representation as the Re-
publican. Here is the DelaUdredn, State organ
Of the Democracy, inspired Of the powers that
rule, which literally sneers in the face Of any
proposition Of Reform. 1t intimates that 'the
people Of the lower counties are very well suit
led with the present arrangement, and not at all
"despised to agitate for change" Like the
Middletown Transcript, it regards the disfran-
chisement of New Castle county as "well
enough" and proposes that it be "let alone"
These indications do not surprise us, at all
They are nothing new. They merely prove,
what certainly few persons Of observation doubt
ed-that there is no reasonable hope, whatever,
of getting any concessions to the principle of
Equal Representation, 80 long as the Democratic
organization controls Delaware. When it is put
out, and the Republican party, pledged to do
justice, is placed in charge, we may hope for
better things, and not till then. And this makes
it practically, though not naturally, party
question.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-12
Facing the RaYonet l

When soldiers face the bayonet, they take the
chance OF life or DEATH but when private citizens,
deceived by the pretences Of INSCRIPTIONS dealers,
apply PoISoNS TO THEIR HEADS to change the
color OF their hair they have no idea Of the terrible
risks they run. The tirst analytical chemists have
endorsed hair dye as free from everything dele
terious to health viz.:
CRIsTADoRos EXCELSIOR DYE
Let the wise and prudent stick to that It imparts
shades Of color that perfectly fe-ike, and is In
all respects the very best
REMEMBER, THE SWORD
Is not more dangerous than the lead compounds IL
the market and that the EXCELSIOR DYE contains No
Iead. As dressing after dyelng, use
CRIsTADoRo's HAIR PREsERvATIya
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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-12
Nasal and Naso-PharynoesI

rrigators, Catarrhal Syrlnges &C. for the success-
ul treatment Of cataTTh Ia the nose and throat are
iold by E. BRINGHURST q CO.
Corner Sixth and Market streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-12

The Dsla'0drean, desiring to fortify it's own
bad position on the question, inaccurately says
that the adoption of Representation according to
Population in their Conventions, has been to
the sorrow Of the Republicans Of this State.
The truth is precisely to the contrary.
But the Dover organ does ask rather peril
nent question Of Mr.. Dean, and other Democrats
OF this County when it inquiries as to their will
ingness not only to give New Castle County her
proper number OF delegates in the State Copyep-
ton, but also the City Of Wilmington This is
proper inquiry. How about it, Mr. Dean Do
you stand square up to principle, all the way
through, or only apply it where it happens to
suit yourself
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-12
Weather Recnrh.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU.
WASHINGTON, March IL.
Probabilities Weather will continue partially
clear to cloudiness over Middle Atlantic States
with probably threatening weather from Penn
sylvania, Southwark and Eastward.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-12

We are desired by the Gazette to warn our
friends as to the hard penalty imposed BY the
Pennsylvania law for chicken stealing. The Ga
zette mistakes after the publication in its own
columns, nothing more is needed to set the
chicken thieves thoroughly on the mi piye.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-12
Congress.
WASHINGTON, March IL.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, March IL.
SENATE
Mr.. Sherman reminded the Senate that the
tariff bill had been set down for to-day, and he
would insist on going on with it as soon as the
Legislative Appropriation bill was disposed or
Mr.. Trumbull spoke on the Civil Service Re-
form Amendment appropriating money to carry
on the Civil Service
HOUSE.
Bills were referred for the repeal Of the tax
on incomes over two thousand dollars and abol-
ishing the grade Of Admiral and Vice Admiral in
the Navy.
The supplementary Civil Rights bill presented
by Mr. Hooper two or three Mondays since came
up after call of States for bills, but no action
was taken, the remainder of the morning hour
being consumed by tabling votes on diatory mo-
tions.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-12
shockIoY q Hanan,a
LEA & PERKINS, SAUCE

Cure and Preventive Of Cholera in Poultry. for sale
by E. BRINGHU URST a CO., Apothecaries,
Cor. Sixth and Market streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-12

Gold closed yesterday at 11O%. Government
securities advanced fraction in two or three
olses. Philadelphia stocks were dull, closing
unsettled. Cotton was firm at 23a2OJ5c.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-12
Ratchalnr,s Hair nun

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Perfectly Harmless, Reliable and instantaneous.
No Ridiculous tints,O unpleasant OdDr The genu-
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Factory IS BOND ST, New YORK.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-12
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VIII convince those who have never used them of
the usefulness, handlness, economy and promnt
energy of this indispensable medical agent
fresh supply, Just received by
3. BKINGHURST 4 CO.
Corner Sixth and Market atreeta