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The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-17
LAKE BIGLER.

According to Col. Won Schmidt's
surveys Lake Bigler is located at ar
elevation of 6,220 feet above the ses
level, and coversan area of $40 square
miles. Its greatest depth is 1.5OG
feet. He claims that the quality OF
the water Is perhaps the purest in
the world, being produced from
mountain streams and melting SHOWS.
The surrounding mountains are
mostly of granite formation.
The only outlet of the Lake is bv
the Truckee river. which he esti-
mates, carries during the dryest
time of the year 500. OOO. 900 gallons
OF water daily, and for some months
during the floods, more than three
times that quantity. He claims that
by putting IN a dam six feet above
low water mark, or one foot above
high water, it Will give 22.O00. 900
additional gallons per diem, without
interfering with the natural or ordi-
flow of the Truckee riyerduriny
the Summer.
The company's titleand ownership
the waters is claimed under the
incorporation laws of the State of
and by an act of Congress
passed July %, 1866. entitled, IAN
'ct granting the rightof way to ditch
md canal owners, over the public
ands, and for other purposes" :
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-17
PERCEPTION OF COAL LANDS

Mr.. Houghton in the House and
Mr.. Stewart in the Senate have each
introduced bills providing for the
presumption Of coal lands in the Pa
clfc States and Territories. The
bill of Mr.. Houghton limits the en-
try of coal lands by a single individ-
ual to loo, and by a corporation to
6i0 acres. and fixes the pre-emption
price at so per acre. The bill Of
Senator Stewart, fixes the price at
so. but provides that any individual
or corporation that prior to January
1st has expended $1,000 in mining
for coal on unreserved lands NAV
enter 100 acres for each SO. 900 so
expended, said sum to embrace the
buildings, fixtures, improvements,
and price paid for mine. If the
mining improvements are on sur
veyed lands, the declaratOry state
ments must be made within six
months after passage of the bill and
payment made within twelve months.
and on u~nsurveyed land the state
ment must be filed within three
months after survey. The Salt Lake
Herald remarks that these bills de
serve the careful scrutiny of all of
Il citizens interested in coal min
ing. From the data we have re- {
celved III relation to them. we are t
inclined toprefer that of Mr.. Hough- 7
ton. which by allowing entry to pre- ,
cede the expenditure Of a large, 7
specified amount of money in inn t
proving the property. gives to dis
,overers OF coal lands who have not c
he means to develop them extens- b
vely, an opportunity to avail them 5.
selves of the right of presumption, Il
ha7ingthe privilege of preferred i
purchasers will enable them to ne Y
loans to be expended in [
opening their mines. n
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-17

WASHINGTON, January 12.-The
following dispatch was received by
the President to-day
NEW ORLEANS, January 12.-To
the President: must again renew
and urge my request for the declara-
ton OF martial law in the parish of
New Orleans. The public mind is
III a state of great excitement. sus-
pense and alarm. ANY hour NAV
bring on a collision. which would
end IN a scene of bloodshed. The
desire formartial law is nearly unan-
lmous with good citizens of all
classes. BENZ. 3. FLINDERS.
Mayor of New Orleans "
10 which the President replied as
follows: Martial law will not be
proclaimed in New Orleans under
the existing circumstances. and no
assistance viii be given by the Fed
eral authorities to persons OF parties
lnlaWtully resisting the constituted
authorities of the State"
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-17

MORE WATER RIGHTs-Thus b,
retaining the Winter volume. wllicl
Is large, Mr.. Won Schmidt expect,
to be able to draw his 500. 600. OOt
gallons daily from the lake, Winter
and Summer, and leave what he
calls the necessary amount OF
water IN the river for the use OF
mills and manufactures" in Nevada.
1h1s IS generous III the gentleman.
considering that all the water flow
ing from the lake belongs to Nevada.
- ENTERPRISE.
How, when, and where did the
State OF Nevada obtain a title to the
waters Of the lake? or the State of
California? or any other State? We
have mt heard Of any patents issuing
III the nam Of any State. We are
not aware that Nevada OF California
eVer put up any notices claiming the
water, or appropriated it in n
manner. Lake Bigler is navicable
water. As we'll might California
claim the Pacific Ocean because the
waves wash its shores.
Aside from this, the inference to
be drawn from the decision of the
Supreme Court Of Nevada in Van
sickle VS.. Haines is that the water Of
Iruckee River belongs to the Gem
era1 GOvarnD,oD+ owl =,
the title to the land. Suppose Won
Schmidt obtains title to a quarter
section of land at the head Of TruckeeI
river, and diverts all the waters Of
that stream through that land, what
IS the State of Nevada, or any ripar-
ian owner lower on the river. going
to do about it, under that decision?
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-17
Gen. r. NJ. CLARKE.-We ac-

GEN. r. NJ. CLARKE.-We &C.
knowledge receipt from Gen. r. NJ
Clarke, attorney for plaintiff and
respondent in the celebrated case OF
'anslckle VS.. Haines, a printed copy
OF the petition for rehearing in the
supreme Court of Nevada. The
subject of the rights of riparian own
ers Is discussed in ertenso, the posi-
tons of the attorney being sustained
by copious citations from authorities.
1t Is an able legal argument on a
matter of Importance to the people
OF Nevada =; and is distinguished
throughout for the acumen. logical
force, and learning which have
Gen. Clarke in the front rank
the bar Of this State.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-17

SPRUCE MOUNTAIN. We learn
from NJ. S. Sticknev. who was in
Elko a few days this week. that the
prospects for a lively and permanent
mining camp at Spruce Mountain
are most ~tiattering. The PhiladeI-
phia Company are erecting large re-
ductiOn works for its mine. The ore
IN this mine is low grade but there
Is an abundance of it. Besides this
mine the Latham, the Carrie. Eureka
and Fourth of July 1T held in high
estimation by miners. These mines
are located about % miles southeast
from Humboldt Wells, and lay be-
tween Ruby and Clover valleys.
You may look for lively times at
Spruce Mountain next Spring
Elko Independent.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-17

New MINERAL DIsCOvERY.-The
Gold Hill News has been shown
some pieces OF ore said to come from
a new mining district situate near
the lower sink of the Carson. The
orels principally of chloride charac-
ter, containing black sulphurets.
rich IN both gold and silver. The
News is informed that considerable
prospecting is going on, and one or
two mills will be erected this Spring.
The Alta also refers to the same dis
covery, and says the district has
been named the L. Y. L. district.
situated in Churchill county. The
mines Were discovered last Fall. The.
district Is located 60 miles east Of
Wadsworth at the foothills of the
Lower Sink of the Carson. with
OF wood, water, and grass
convenient. Common hand arastras
are yielding good wages. The Alta
thinks the l. y. L. will equal White
Pine in value. The Enterprise says
nothing has been heard of it in Viz
5lnla, which is also the case here.
The Enterprise locates the district
Il the vicinity of the Silver Hill ex-
'ltement of 1861. but that region
vas destitute ofboth wood and water.
shall probably have something
acre definite from the alleged dis
overy soon, if there is anything in
t.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-17
\ San Francisco dispatch of III

\ San Francisco dispatch of the
18TH says:
The rooms of Minister De Long
have been crowded all day and even
ing by personal friends. The hours
Tor the reception of the different
claSses-civilians. Federal officials,
the military and the press-bv the
japanese Embassy will he announced
tomorrow morning. The first re-
cePtlon will take place tomorrow
afternoon.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-17

hundred miles hence in anv di-
rectIon leads into drear winter. Here
1t Is Spring weather. This shows
how Boise and other valleys of Idaho
have been favored by the elements.
This section is either included in the
river of warm air spoken of by Lieut..
Mullan, or else that stream has over
flowed its banks and flooded us for
several years past.-[Idaho Herald,
Jan. 9th.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-17

HE JAPANESE EMBAssY.-AIinis
ter c. E. De Long and the japanese
Embassy, have arrived at San Fran.
cisco, and are to leave in eight O,
ten days for Washington. Five
young japanese women of rank ac-
company the Embassy, in care of
Mrs. De Long, to be sent to some
seminary Of learning. One of the
Pr1ncesses is said to be a great
beauty, and created a crowd of
observers around the Lick
House, to see her.
A late edict of the Mikado saws.
Ny country is now UNDERGOING a
complete change from old to new
Ideas, which [ sincerely desire, and
therefore call upon all the wise and
Strong-mlnded to appear and become
good guides to the Government.
During youth time it is positively
necessary to view foreign countries
so as to become enlightened as to the
OF the world; and boys, as well
IS girls, who will themselves be-
;ome men and women. should be
1lIowed to go abroad, and my coun-
will benefit by their knowledge
acquired. Females heretofore
ave mad no position socially. be-
'ause 1t was considered that thew were
without understanding; but if edu-
;ated and intelligent, they should
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-17

c. E. De LoSG.-We notice that
other cities are making extensive
preparation to receive our distin-
gulshed fellow citizen. Chas. E. De
Long, Minister to Japan. on his re-
turn to this country. San Francisco.
Virginia City and other places are
preparing to receive him in 4 man
ner becoming his efforts in the cause
OF universal progression. We hope
that the citizens of MarvsviIIe will
not forget to welcome one. whom
they know 50 well-and who has dis
charged theduties imposed upon him.
IN a manner which has won the at
mlratiOn of all-in 4 manner beftt-
ing his services. Surely We should
not find ourselves behind those who
would do honor to our townsman.
We wait any suggestion which NAV
be advanced toward tending Minister
DE Long a reception betting his
rank and services Marysyille APP
peal.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-17

The White Pine News expresses
the opinion that the dwelling house
OF john Wagner, which was recently
destroyed by fire. was first robbed
and then set on fire by a woman. A
woman was seen in the house a few
minutes before the fire broke OUT
and was afterwards seen runnino
down the street. Who she was is
unknown.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-17

UTAH.-The lower branch of the
Utah Legislature has passed a bill
providing for the election of 104 del
e9ates to a convention to draft a State
constitution, and make arrangements
for the admission of Utah as a State.
1t IS reported that Tom Fitch is
about to start a newspaper at Salt
Lake TO advocate the admission of
the proposed State.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-17

A San Francisco dispatch says :
Every regular gambling house in
the city is closed, and the gamblers
wear longer faces than ever before
since San Francisco was a CITY,"
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-17

The Enterprise thinks we are be-
logged o the subject of Democratic
policy. If Democrats themselves
are ''befogged" on the subject, how
is 1t that the Enterprise is so well
posted as to what they will do?
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-17
M EOUS

Gold and Steel Pens, Lamps Of all kind.
Lanterns, Work Boxes. Writing Desks,
Baskets, Wall Paper, Window Glass, Pic
lures and Picture Frames, Cigar CaS.-
Tobacco Boxes, Pencils Crayous, Sterre-.
copticons and Views from all parts Of the
world, Feather busters. Buckskin and
Boxing Gloves, Pocket Books, Iukstand..
Dice, Combs, Brushes, and in fact ever,
article useful OF ornamental.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-17

40 Montgomery St, are our authorized Agents
in San Francisco.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-05-13
PROPOSALS. ron ARMY EUPPLiFs.

oFTicE PURCHASING AND DIPor OoMMlssARrJ
on SUBSISTENCE,
Sealed pp...s y S A Nj ~ ~ l.s.,,d
M s y, S Ss, q psofs r. Ny p isS ~ S q,
ssss sab.s.ssss store y s. .srs ~ he be ~. ~
,,,tsaes .tore housr' IN Louisville, Ky, No u EAs.
$ ss,Ss N 30, Vii f DO Sou,id.r!i i iSS rS %
~ barrel, Sc ..,rs L.H, a,S., q Hsssl. .:ll
picked, Ia barrel. -sii OOOpsred Aad fsh bead
SooP'd SsTr.Is S.Ii SSopsTo d md iSH heed:
1900 pound. prime Rio z Zee, IA .,eks
400 pogpds best quality old uoVsrsusnt Java
loOo !ugds brown sugar sduaI In quality to stuArts
80 In bsrr,ls we'll eoOpsrsd and full head
loo S,iloS' eSTs sid.r % VII y ylnss,I. .qal,lnE
70 nsutrallAs enc laid oppos Of vinesr Ia
barrel, OF half bsTrsls we'll eoopersd aud h.V.
log z, least one Iron hoop at each cad Of the
80 poaod, nars ground paper. pa. up 10 quarter
boEss % - pounds each. sample % pepper
Inn Erognd sHd q ne bery leguITsd.
% iis.oos o. about 81 pounds he br.ad 10 be
soO poSSds best quality sugar cared eSuysssd hams,
q ts,oss Of GbOul 40 rounds, The brand 10 Be
s'mplss q noar. bsIns, tier, suEa,, coffee, vinegar
A1G gsIssf must e sSSsSgps a. g,ses'Ai''
The hour and PERI % BE- inspected by dulT sathor
the srtoiss' asd .ssS psoEsss 70 be nSrisd iii he
eo9'sn.s name q the persIn farnhhlnE ihsartials,
Pr9posSl. foS different article, mus, be Os ,sparats
theets Of paper
posted q Is Sssd. and Ss,i siats When he "tSrss
PropSssis vi be s,a.Id,rsd foe the d,livsJ Of
porion o. tbs stores = tbs sabsiionos at
NsfSpo5t bariashs. ~ :, - .,,-
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-05-13
THE COURTS.


SUPREME UouRT or THM DISTRICT OF CoLuN.
BIA-GensTdI Tsrm.-Chief Justice Cartier and
Justices ollu, Humphreys and Macarthur sat
me WORN nAEpANus CASE
Work va GeoIge .. Boutwell, Secretary Of
aandsags 70 compel the Secretary % issue b.,
OF War for vessel belonging 70 the plAlnliii
aud destroyed on the Potomac river, q feE miles
below this CITY, while In the service Of the United
States.
Chlef Justice Humphreys announced the
opinion OF the court refusing the writ Chlei
Justice Cartier dissented. Mr.. Justice DIN
MaeArthur had formed no opinion. MI. lay.
Tor moved for aro-heAring OF the case, and II
lIrh a claim for fees Of an attorney in pushing
claim through Congress. The bill was dis
missed below, and ne general term aiiirned
enable him 10 submit an argument On SAtur.
day the court reversed its former action, and re-
handed tho case for further proceedings.
DECISION OF 1nTKREsT.
welsh vs.. Thomas. This case came up upon
a question Of the construction OF the exemption
laws Of the District. The plaintiff, real estate
il execution, claimed that such taking was un.
lawful, as the horse and buggy were necessary
instrumentalties for the prosecution Of his buSi.
ness, and therefore exempt from seizure. The
tho horse aud buggy we're not exempt.
United Statesys. Biokllor, Information hled
against constable Tor trial hereafter.
Jones VS.. StrlngfelloW. This case came up
upon q motion made TO dismiss an appeal made
a short timo since TO decision Of Judge DIN, In
1857, afiTming q sale Of real estate made In this
cause 70 Jesse b. Wilson. The appeal was dis,
missed.
Lsane VI. Gibbons The consideration OF this
case was then resumed. Mr.. Merriek submitted
an argument for Gibbons, and the court I'D.
lOurned.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-05-13

4 Brute In Human Form Arrested for AL |
legged Attempted Rape He IL Held 10
Await Hearing.

4 Brute In Human Form Arrested for AL
legged Attempted Rape He IL Held to
Await a Hearing.
One Of the most brutal crimes 10 which hu.
man being could stOop was attempted on Sat
urday last under the following circumstances;
Joseph A. Gardner, q sober, Industrious me
chanic, who provides for his wife and three lit.
tie ones, resides at No. lt3J Fourteenth street
northwest, and few doors above him lives
Frank Packard, formerly q clerk in the Census
Bureau, and lAtterly In search OF employment
In one OF the Departments.
on Saturday Packard, It seems, INDUCED In
liquor very freely, returning home between four
And i've o'clock IN the afternoon, about which
time the children Of the nelghoorhood are In the
habit Of playing on the streets, Entering the
house he took a seat At the window off front room
on the lower floor and bockoued to Mary Alice
Gardner, little girl not quite i've years Of age,
q daughter OF the gentleman above named.
When the child reached tho window Packard
reached out Of 1t, took hold OF her and lifted her
through u into the room. He then, IL Is alleged,
struggled and screamed, and finally succeeded in
escaping from the mend before hocould accomplish
tho dannable deed. AFTER her escape she ran
shortly Hiteruard Mr. darduer, on MS return
from his work, was informed Of the attempt al
his child's ruin, and very naturally was
greatly enraged, and az hrst thought 10 take
To- and Rfter an examination reported that an
attempt at rape had been made on the child and
she was somewhat injured. Her father imme-
made known his complaint TO Lieut.. johnson,
and had a warrant for tho arrest Of Packard
sworn out.
The warrant was placed In the hands oil
OnieeTs Piati and dyson, who arrested Packard
at his residence about II o'clock at night taking
him 10 the Second precinct station. lie will be
brought before Judge Smell this morning d
answer the charge. Our reporter visited the
station yesterday about noon, and had q CONVEX,
aAtlon with tho prisoner, who declared that be
had no kuowledKe Of the affair, and stated dur,
Ing the entire Gay he had been under tho iniiu
enee OF liquor.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-05-13
AMUsEmENTs

Tue black tf00N.
This grand spectacular, which during the last
week met with such remarkable success, intro
duses several additional attractions tonight.
The wonderful Egyptian Juggler Lozado and
the uArnella children will appear IN number Of
entertaining and novel feats ne Iemon ua .,,,
and oan-can will be given, and the Amazons VIII
execute a now drill. -,
the Crook should not continue TO attract large
audiences throughout the week.
Johu n. Cough.
on Thursday evening next this eloquent
orator will deliver one Of his popular lectures
At the Congregational church, corner Of Tenth
aud q streets, for the bOneht Of the women's
Christian Association. Tomorrow the sale Of
reserved seats viii begin at BallantyueG
Manning. nIInstrels.
This excellent troupe Of Ministries, whose
place Of amusement in Ohicago was burned
during the great iire will open at Lincoln hall
this evening for one week. From all accounts
the company appears to be one Of the best that
ever visited Washington. The performance 10
under the peTsonal supervision Of Billy Man.
ming, who Is said TO DO a host In himself He,
with the other end man, ". W. Newoomb, make
the chief attraction. Hall has few Buperiors as
q banioist Ricardo, who Is with the troupe, Is
VERY we'll and very fAvorably known here, The
Ministries are sure TO have the best kind Of
houses,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-05-13
WASHINGTON OITYAND POINT LOOK.
OUT MAILROAD.

On Saturday last there assembled at Sultlan nj
a company Of gentlemen representing the stock
Of the proposed Wellington City and Point
Lookoat railroad for the purpose o. eleotIng 1
board OF seven directors 10 accordance with me
charter. Among those present were representa-.
N.Y. men irg pa,I INC eogaass o. Sha5ls ~
road passes, as well ms from Washington city,
and the following were selected as directors
Hon. James ]. Downs, Of Charles county; DR..
suit Of Prince Georges, and GOV. n b. Cooke,
Arthur Shspherd, N. r. ChlpmAn and ID. s.
walker, Of Washington. The board will meet
~ this city at II o'clock to-day for the purpose
Of Organization, and Will proceed al cnee 70
business.
Although the directors vOro only elected on
5atufday the ehAIter.mombers and btookholdeTs
have been AZ work for some time on the road,
and insist that II shall bspuShed rapidly 70 com,
pletion. Two engineering parties are now out
surveying In different sections, and a oonstruc-
ton corps are laboTiDg In the neighborhood Of
POND Lookout working north. ItaborerI arc re-
quirad, and tho superintendent has advertised
Dr them at clio per day, payable IN cash every
men, and Intend that this much. needed connect.
lnK link botWeen lower Mary land and Washing.
ton shall DO built as speodlly a. possible. The
money AlIeady paid IN u sufleiens g PaI ior The
rad viii not BE- put on tho markot until sun.
Client portion u c0mpletcd y give aneuTsneo that
NE eompAny mean bualne1l
Altef the business which called them together
gSthsTsd around The Negotiable board u SUIT
and h5rtook o. genuine Prince Georges eoun.
psneht, and a. the shades Of evening arrived
one by one they started Tor their homes, Hell
aAtlthod 70 have boon thofo. Aiming those pre-
snt we're LhS Msssts. Coulton, DIST MlFySi
Senator Williams and the MeaIra. Bowie, OF
Prince qeorgeai Moses Kelly, Y. II. CASA Way,
and N, Y. OhlpmAn, Of Warrington, and many
other prominent Eontlomen, who represent tho
wealth and intslliSenee Of Tie sections IN which
they reside.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-05-13

on Saturday evening, between and o'clock,
Vicinity OF the Imporiai hotoi oaussd BY an On.
counter between 81 II. Sayre and A. d. Jones.
II Il aid that the parties Al one time were nrm
frtenda but through certain business transac-
lions nIsunderpt ndfnF arose which originated
an nj. foelinR and finally settled into . serious
enmlty, Mr Sayro. pToylous 10 tho war, was a
he rsslaped 10 enter The Confederate service,
and aIfee the rebollion has been located IN
Washinelon. acting a. q claim agent, Mr..
Jones N ,seu Known in the city, especially 70 the
nevsnaner men. Al The time the dlinculty
commenced both parties were In the company Of
f.l.-a. 49, he gaaNa a nlaansd
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-05-13

Yesterday evening as Mr. BAily, In company
NTH his mother and little girl, was driving
down Penn, YAniA avenue, near Sixth street his
morse became heightened a. n procession which
Was passing At the time aud became uncontroIla.
wheels 70 pieces. MTs Baily and the ohild
we're thrown 70 the ground and DRAGGED 4 short
distance, but luckily were redonoA from theis
porilouB position By Detoolivs McEifro1h. VIM
happened 70 30 IN the neiEhboThood a ths
time, and conducted them TO the baltimore And
Ohio railroad once, when thar Injuries wera
Ionnd % DO o. sllsht nature MI. Baily re-
b. had dressed at drug store near by.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-05-13

The annual May festival aud ball Of Profess
sors MAIlni and bates, which has been % anx-
iously looked forward to by the little ones, takes
place tonight Mt the academy, on l. street, bo-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets. II Is the iuten-
tiOn OF the popular professors that this shall
pass all previous parties, and 70 that end they
have made extensiye preparations. The list Of
than on former occasions, and the hall has been
GlabOrAtely decorated. At the south end q hand
sume temple and throne hes been erected for the
queen, and the wall tastelully dressed and hung
with pictures. MessTH. Harvey q Holden have
been selected as cAterer1, which Is suhloent
guarantee that all WIN attend will be we'll re-
reghSd