Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-10-13

mere is torchhght procession, led by
he National Band. Previous to assem-
bling great enthusiasm prevailed, Meet
ng orderly, and no disturbance so far.
Salt Lake, Oct. 12.-Yesterday a man,
name unknown, fell from the roof of the
Walker House and sustained serious spi-
nal injuries. He is in a critical condi-
ton.
Gov. Woods left for Phoebe this morn
ing. He will deliver the first of series
of Nevada campaign speeches there on |
Tuesday night next.
Gold-Buying, ITO; selling, 1l2h.
EASTERN.
Washington, Oct. 1.-THE following
is issued:
Department of State, Washington, Oct.
1.-THE undersigned is charged by the
President with the painful duty of an
nouncing to the people of the United
States the death of William Henry Sew
ard, distinguished for his faithful and
eminent services ip varied public trusts
during a long series of years. He died
at Auburn, State of New York, yester-
day, October 10. Charged with the ad-
ininistration of the Department of State
at the most critical period in the history
Of the nation, Mr. Seward brought to the
duties of the Office exalted patriotism,
unwearied industry and consummate
ability, and grateful nation will cherish
his name. his fame and his memory.
The several executive departments will
cause the appropriate honors to be rem
dered to the memory of the deceased
statesman at home and abroad.
(Signed,) Hamilton Fish,
Secretary of State.
Thanksgiving Proclamation.
Washington, 1lth.-By the President
Of the United States: A Proclamation:
Whereas the revolution of another year
has again brought the time when it is
usual to look back upon the past, and
publicly thank the Almighty for His mer-
cies and his blessings; And, Whereas,
If any one people have more occasion
than another for such thankfulness, it is
the citizens of the United States, whose
government is their own creation. sub
ject to their behests, who have reserved
to themselves ample civil and religious
freedom and equality before the law, who
during the last twelve months have en-
joyed exemption from every grievance or
general calamity, and to whom prosperity
in agri ulture, manufactures and COM
merce have been vouchsafed; Thereby,
by these considerations, l recommend
that on Thursday, the 2Sth of November
next, the people meet in their respective
houses of worship, and there make &C.
acknowledgements to God for his kindness
and bounty,
In witness whereof l hereunto set my
hand, and cause the seal OF the United
States to be affixed.
Done in the City of Washington, this
18th day of October, in the year of our
Lord, 1872, and of the independence of
the United States the ninety-seventh.
(Signed) U. S. Grant.
By the President:
Hamilton Fish,
Secretary of State.
Cincinnati, Oct. II. - The Adjutant
General of Ohio came here to-day and
took possession of the State arms issued
to the colored military regiment, some of
which We're used in the riot last Monday.
indianapolis, Oct. ll.-Additional Of
fetal returns received to-day do not ma
terially change the result given in last
nights dispatches. Hendricks majority
is between 600 and 700. The rest of the
State ticket, including Congressman at
large, with perhaps the exception of the
Superintendent of Public Instruction, is
Republican.
Trenton, 11th.-The N. J. straightout
Democratic Convention met here to-day
W. w. Meredith, chairman. A full cleo.
toral ticket was selected, with Samuel j
Baird and W. M. Hiff at large.
Nashville, 1lth.-The Democratic Con
vention for this district met at Gallatin
yesterday, and after a stormy session
lasting all night, failed to nominate, anG
adjourned sine die.
Columbus, o., 1lth.-The Democrats
have resolved to call convention here
on the 22d, to nominate O'Conor cleo
tors.
Indianapolis, llth.-There was an i'm
mense Republican meeting tonight, te
celebrate the recent election victories
Gen. Brown, Senator Morton and other.
spoke. Morton predicted that the State
would give Grant 20, 900 majority.
Columbus, o., 1lth.-Wm. Sands, 6
middle aged man, was committed to iai
to-day, charged with repeatedly ravishina
his daughter.
Louisville, 11th.--A new house. Il
Market street, four stories high, fell this
evening, and killed six members of the
family of Henry Nolles, merchant tailor
Savannah, 11th.--Alexander Dillon
shot his father, David R. Dillon, three
times, intiicting only flesh wounds, and
then killed himself.
New York, 18th. An address has been
issued by Charles O'Conor, in conjunc.
ton with James Z. Mott, Wheeler H
Peckham and Joseph H. Choate, to the
electors of the State, on the subject OF
obtaining good men for the Assembly
These gentlemen, in addition to William
NJ. Evarts, were last autumn selected az
aids in the precautions against the Ring
After abiding to the failure of the last
Assembly in accomplishing anything in
the interest of reform, and urging as a
cause for suspecting any candidate, the
tact of his membership of last legislature
the address urges the selection of good
men irrespective of party for these offices
Unless strenuous efforts are made, it il
feared the late city REGULATORS may sue.
coed in their plans for securing venal
assembly. The services of these gentle.
men are offered in making observations
upon the fitness of candidates, without
party bias or personal favor.
Auburn, N. Y, l2th.-Nearly every