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The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-16
Tie Baltimore Convention made

Tie Baltimore Convention made
one great oversight. In their anxiety
to relieve mankind hv the election
Of Horace Greeley, they forgot the
demands of womarkind for a wrestle
at the polls. This, too, despite the
pressing attentions Of Susan L. An
thonv and Laura De Force Gordon,
who were on the ground for that
purpose. Consequence is, the
sironc-minded have resolved to 60
to work and elect the Philadelphia
ticHet. That's what we get hy not
emblaz0ning female suffrage on our
party staudard.-j ). I. Post.
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There is 81 900. 600 reported to be
in the California State Treasury.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-16

Rates OF AHverftstnD:
Enp Iuarc n l.ncs first inSert.On"...S3 I"
i tcl Subsequent IIsrrtion...---........-..I ."
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The Central Pacific Railroad Com
panv. with its various branches, had
on the 1t Of July, ! 40 miles Of
railroad in operation. and with its
steamers navigated $50 miles Of Wa
ter communicated. The increase Of
railroad during the year was IL
2niics.
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NOTICE TO BUILDERS,

CEAIED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- by the Board of School District No. !, Ornlsby
county, Nevada, until the
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-16

They are going to have a steam
fire engine in salt Lake City, to cost
-. 800: hose cart. with bell, 500,
and 40 feet OF hose. Cis.erns are
to be built on Main street.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-16

The tax levy in Calaveras county
C.l. amounts to nearly five per cent
on the assessed value.
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Nevada county. Cal. has assessed
the Central Pacific Railroad at Sl2,
90 per mile.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-07
FIRES.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, August 6.
"A few minutes before one o clock this
morning a fire broke out in the Eighth
Ward, and destroyed nearly all the res
licences and outhouses on the block
bounded by Fourth and Fifth streets
and Third avenue, south. A double
house owned BY Clark d Shurz, valued
at SIG, 900 was destroyed no insurance.
Also, C. NJ. Cushman's beautiful resi-
deuce, valued at $4,000 DR.. Borders
house, $4,000; DR.. w. II. Leonard 6
new house, 1880; Dalls, Clark d Je-
rome, $4,000; the German Methodist
Church, 1000, and others. Mostly
all are partly insured.
PORTSMOUTH, n. H., August Ga
fire broke out this afternoon in Martin e
planning mill, near the railroad station
ia this city, and before it could be ar
rested about SIS, 900 worth of property
was destroyed. The losses, as near as
ascertsined, are as follows: On the
Martin estate, $1,000; on Mason, Pan
der & Sons mills, 5000 and on the
property of other individuals $4,000, on
nearly all Of which there is insurance.
FARxINGroS, Me, August Ga. II.
Fletchers factory and grist mill in this
village, caught fire in the engine room
last night, and wss totally consumed
The loss will probably reach twenty
thousand dollars; insured for about Elk
thousa nd.
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Queries for Little Jake.

"If 9 man cheat or deceive thee once,
shame on him; il he deceive thee
twice, shame on you" Slippery Andy
deceived the Democratic party when be
ran around town slsndering his fellow
citizsns, and when in the same work OF
detrsctiou and oppression be proposed
to levy contributors on defenceless and
uuoffeDdiDg men. When the tide was
turning towards popular sympathy and
. more liberal policy he deserted and
betrayed the Radicals, and now, out OF
personal hostility, be again cheats, de-
ceives and betrsys his party. This
time put the mark on him and let him
go-snd let him stay.
II knocking q German over with .
tailgate OF Q cart costs thousand dol
lar, how much does the Jims~eeney
blow-pipe cost?
II Andy joined the Radicals 10 save
the Democrats from the Radicals, il 10
likely be is joining them now TO save
the Democrats from Grao,l How
grateful they ought 70 be, poor devils
ths, hare nobody 70 take care Of them
bat honest Andy and the honest John
Jeremiah. 49,. Z
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INDIANA.
OPENING of q New Railroad.


TERRE HAUTE, August.-The first
division of the Cincinnati and Terre
Haute railroad was opened for business
to-day by an enjoyable excursion to and
banquet at Middleburg, thirty miles
from this city. Two trains Of ten
coaches each left this city this morning
and have just returned. At Middleburg
there were assembled at least three
thousand people who were addressed by
Prot. J. w. Foster, of Chicago; General
Alfred Pleasanton, OF New York; Ex
Governor Fletcher, of Missouri; B. W.
Hona, Of Terra Haute; J. Hugh, Of
Fort Wayne; Judge Carter, OF Cincin-
natl, and Mr.. Lee of the Logansporl d
Southwestern railroad. The line, as
constructed at present, penetrates the
celebrated Clay county black coal field,
and in connection with the Vandalia
and the Indiana and st. Louis roads
forms another outlet for this excellent
coal to the great city Of st. Louis.
The cars are to be run regularly from
date. Coal mines are being opened al
the terminus OF the division just com
pleted and shipments therefrom to the
westward will soon oe in order.
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THE TURF.
Racing at Long Branch.

LONG BRANCH, August 6.-This was
the second day Of the August meeting
Of the Monmouth Park Association.
The attendance was was very good,
Notwithstanding the weather was
threatening.
There were four races on to-day 8
programme, viz. The Chespian stake,
the selling Long Branch stake, the
Schell stake, the latter being a silver
punch bowl OF the value Of $500, given
by Hon. Richard Schell, and the handi-
cap, Tor all ages, mile heats, best 3 in 5.
In this race there were only two en-.
tries, viz, J. Chsmberlin's colt Bren'
nus, and H. P. McGrath's b. m.
Susanna But little interest was man,
ifested in the result, Susanna being the
!avorite by2 tol.
In the first race for the Chespian
stake, value $500, for = year olds three
quarters OF a mile, there were FIVE
starts, viz August Belmont's Madeira
H. P. McGrath's Tom Bowling, L. w.
Jerome's b. C, by Lexington, w. j.
Bacons ch. {. Dolorosa, and Zeb Wards
br. C, by Asteroid. Belmouts entry
sold in the pool against the field,
Nearly half hour was occupied in
getting off, the difficulty being with
Tom Bowling; but they finally got
away, Tom Bowling taking the lead,
which he maintained to the end Of the
race, coming in the winner three
l.pgths in advance OF Wards colt, which
was two lengths ahead Of Mad EZRA
time, 1:l6l
The second was a selling race, for all
ages, for a purse Of $500, distance one
and half miles, for which there were
seven entries, as follows: Cynthis ana,
Sandford, Henrietta, Alburer, King
Henry, Impecunious and Gerald
Sandford was the favorite in the pools
The race was won by Alburer. San dfori
second, King Henry third and Henrietta
fourth. Time, 2:l3f.
The third race was for the Long
Branch stake, valued at $500, to which
q sweepstske Of $50 was added. open
tor all ages, distance two miles. There
were sixteen entries, but only tour
started, viz: Winessp, MILDLY, Alroy
and Preskness. On passing the judges
stand MILDLY was leading by three
lengths. On the last quarter Freak
ness went to the front, but was soc,n
Tapped BY MILDLY, who won the race by
half 8 length, Preakness seco nd, Alroy
two lengths in advance of Winess p.
The result Of the race causei great exc
citement and loud cheers greeted the
winner. Time, 3;45i.
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WASHINGTON.
Ravases OF the Army Worm.


WASHINGTON, August 6.-Reports re-
ceived here from Mississippi and Ala
bama says that the army worm is com
mitting great devastation on the cotton
crops. A second generation Of worms
is already at work, and third is soon
expected, when the plant will be swept
clean Of the leaves, and all the growth
OF balls stopped. Thus far the worms
are confined to localities, but are
spreading rapidly. -.-..
Treasury Balances.
The following are the Treasury bal
ances at the closd of business to- day
currency, $l2,579, ,SS2; coin, $73.l09,-
545, Of which $3l, ,S50,S $50 are in coin
certificates. This shows an increase Of
four million dollars OF coin since the
lst inst, and 8 decrease OF thirty-five
million dollars currency.
Naval Changes.
Rear Admiral Thomas o. Selfridge
has been detached from special duty
and ordered to the command of the
navy yard at Main Island, California,
on the 3D. Of September next. Rear
Admiral Charles Steedman. detached
from the command OF the navy yard at
Boston and ordered to the command OF
the South Pacific Station on the lst Of
September. Commodore r. n. Steubel,
who has had command of the Pacific
Station has been ordered to return
home and await orders. Commodore
E. S. Psrrott, from the command OF the
navy yard at Wave Island, California,
ordered to the command OF the navy
yard at Boston. Captain j. Armstrong,
as executive officer OF the navy yard at
Mars Island. ordered to the command
Of the Benicia.
Reported Republican Gains I'm Ten.
nessee.
A dispatch received here by Governor
Bird, Of Tennessee, concerning the
county elections in that State, reports
Republican gains as far as the returns
have been received.
General Spinner's Health.
General Spinner continues to i'm
prove, and he will be able to resume his
duties in day or two.
Moseby Reported Killed.
A rumor is circulated in this city to-
night to the effect that Col. Moseby and
DR.. Writer'S fought a duel this morn
ing, in which Moseby was killed. The
report comes from Alexandria and
needs confirmation.
Doubtful.
The following dispatch was received
at the Executive Mansion this morn
ing;
" Gen. Dent:
1--WE have carried North Carolina
beyond all doubt, by HOO Republican
majority. Gains are coming in favora-
bly,. TSigned] J. G. HESTER"
Returned 10 Duty.
Postmaster General Creswell reached
here to day, from Michigan, and re-
sumed his official duties.
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EIecsio. DIstsI baoce In Queb &c.

QUEBEC, P. @, August GA serious
disturbance took place during the cleo
tiou here yesterday. The polls were
taken possession Of by the Canchon
Minister'S party. and the committee
rooms OF his opponent were torn TO the
ground. A terrible fight occurred in
St Johns Ward, where pistols were
freely used. One man named Gondle
was killed, and three others seriously
wounded. The widest excitement: pre-
vailed, and armed bodies Of men para
ded the streets throughout last night.
QUEBEC, August 6.-Another dis
turbsnce occurred this afternoon in an
other street lower down. Two brothers
were badly beaten and several shots
were fred, and the city demoral-
lied. Every man in the place seems
anxious to be armed. The Grand
Trunk building At Point Lewis is re-
ported destroyed by the rioters.
SECOND DISPATCH.
The latest particulars OF the fighting
on Arthur street are that three men
were killed, and over twenty were
wounded from pistol bullets. A great
many were badly bruised by stones.
Several of the wounded will not recover.
The military and police behaved reso-
lutely, forcing the fighting factions q,
every point Several poll-houses were
wrecked and the poll books destroyed.
The city is quiet this evening.
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~ the Pacific and Atlantic Line.
Omce, IlO Main Street.
The First District.
Congressional Convention at
Clarksburg.
COL, BEN WILSON N0MI-
MATED FOR CONGRESS.
William P. Hubbard for Presi-
Dental Elector.

Special Dispatch to the Register.l
CLARKsBURG. August 8.
The Democratic Congressional Con-
vention for the First District Of West
Virginia assembled here to-day.
Delegates were present from Brooke
Ohio, Hancock, Marshall, Harrison
Doddridge, Calhoun, Richie, Tyler,
Peasants and Wood counties.
Colonel D. D. johnson, Of Tyler
county, was made President of the
Convention, and Eugene Tarr, Esq, OF
Brooke cou nty, Secretary.
According to the basis OF representa-.
ton adopted, the whole vote Of the Con.
vention was fixed at one hundred and
six.
On the first and only ballot for q
Democratic candidate for Congress,
Hon. Benjamin Wilson, Of Harrison
county, received Fifty>four and eight
ninth votes and J. Hanson Good, Esq,
of Ohio county, Fifty-one and one
ninth; whereupon Mr. Wilson was de-
elared the nominee.
For Presidential Elector for the First
Congressional District, William P.
Hubbard, Esq, of Ohio county, Liberia!
Republican, was chosen by acclama-
ton.
Resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed pledging the candidates and the
Convention to the support of the Ma
tioual, State and Congressional nomi-
nations and to the ratification of the
new Constitution. b.
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The Weather To-Day.

WASHINGTON, August 6, 7:30 P. NJ
Pro6ab:Hhy-Continued rain with south.
east winds will prevail on the upper
lakes tonight extending east over the
lower lakes on Wednesday. Clear
weather with north TO westerly Winds in
the northeast and Upper Mississippi
Valley, and southeastwsrd to the Lower
Ohio Valley. Southwest winds with
cloudy weather from Ohio to New York.
aud thence northeastward over New
England. Partially cloudy weather
With rain IN Pennsyivania; southeast
erly winds on the Sosth Atlantic, and
nofthsrly to eastsrly visds With par
tally cloudy wssther on the Gulf
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NEW YORK.


Inc 1n0lon DcfCScS
NEW YORK, August 6.-The delegs-
ton of Upper Sioux Indians, who have
been on q visit to Washington, arrived
at the Grand Central Hotel last night,
from Philadelphia. They are in charge
of General J, E. Smith and D. r Rist-
ley. , ...
The French Band.
The Band OF the Gsrde Republicanie,
of Paris, announces its intention of CIV
ing q farewell concert next Friday
evening, under the auspices Of the 22d
and 9th regiments and the Garde La
fsyette. The French citizens Of New
York viii take advantage of the occa.
sion to present q gold medal to each
member OF the band.
Attempted Suicide.
A young lady, who, it has since been
ascertaiued, came on from Washington
Two weeks ago in search Of her mother,
attempted suicide by jumping into the
river at the Courtland street ferry this
evening. A police officer, who was on
duty at the ferry, rescued her in an ap>
parently lifeless condition. She was
taken to the hospital, and gave her name
as Eliza Thompson. She was elegantly
dressed, and stated that she was en-
ployed as teacher in Washington.
She is still in critical condition.
Republicans Rejoicing and Demo-
crats Dubious.
There is great rejoicing among the
Republicans OF this city tonight over
the possible success in North Carolina.
Fifth Avenue Hotel, the Union League
Club and other places Of political resort
are thronged with politicians discussing
the situation: Many gentlemen called
on the members OF the National Re
publican Committee, at Fifth Avenue
Hotel, 10 congratulate them on the out
look.
The betting at the different head
quarters among the sporting fraternity
10 excitingly lively, aud in favor of the
Republicans. Much anxiety exists
among the adherents OF both parties to
learn the final result.
Dropped Dead.
An unknown man entered the saloon
of Reddy the Blacksmith, tonight,
drank glass of whisky and dropped
dead.
Spotted Tail See Lydia.
Spotted Tail and his compan Mons vis>
tied Lydia Thorn pson's troupe to- night
and much enjoyed the burlesque OF
Robin Hood.
Resigned.
B. W. Blanchard, general freight
agent OF the Erie railroad for many
years, to-day resigned his position.
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The Star TwInkled out-P0litical
Dfseu salon - Luminous Opinions
by Lo0mis-Hon. FOntain smith
on the New Constitution-Rtteh
Good for Two Hundred Majority.
Editors Of the Register:
am sorry that in this communica-
ton am called upon to chronicle the
death of the West Virginia Star. 1t
expired on the lst day of August, 1872,
after long and painful illness Of de
pletion of its excbecquer." A large
number Of Republicans mourn its loss,
aud as they pass by the place where it
once had its existence, they drop tear
OF regret and deep sigh escapes them
because the founding Of their desires
and hopes is numbered amongst the
things that were. We, too, were led to
exclaim, as We looked upon the re-
mains, "slas alas long farewell to
all thy greatness. No more csnst thou
chronicle the events and doings OF the
Radical party, and administer thy tor.
lures 10 the Democracy. Thou art
gone, gone, gone, to a new sphere and
to another work, and We are left to de-
plore thy loss. Oh, that we could call
thee back Farewell farewellr
Our Circuit Court has just completed
its lsbors. Daring the term we bad
several public speeches. Among those
who favored US with their presence
were Fontain Smith, Esq OF Marion
county, and Colonel Ben. Wilson, OF
Harrison. Quite an animated discus
sion took place between Mr.. Smith and
John A. Hutchinson, of Parkersburg.
Mr.. Smith addressed the people on Fri.
day, the second day OF Court, and
must say that his speech throughout
was characterized by fairness, ability
aud sound reasoning. IN fairness, by
leaving nothing unrepresented, both for
and against the new Constitution; in
ability, BY the superior manner in which
ne presented the true issues OF the can
vass; in sound logical reasoning, by
presenting, in q forcible manner, the
issues OF the dsy. Mr.. Smith has few
equals in this State, ifsuy; he is deci-
dedly one Of the most ready and fluent
debaiers in the State, and deserves to
occupy high position in the political
Srcles of our young and noble little
State. l hope it may be the pleasure
OF he good people Of this State that
when they come 70 make up their
Ieuel., Hon. Foutain Smith may not b
forgotten.
l had ike 70 forgotten 10 speak ot
me srgamenn pat forth BY Hon. Geo.
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Discussion between Col. Wilson and
Judge Loo mis- on the New COnsti.

tuition.
RIrcHrE C. H., August l, 1872.
Editors Of the Register:
We had a spirited joint political dis
cussion here to-day between Col. Ben.
Wilson, for the Democrats, and Judge
George Loomis (who is here holding
Court, for the Radicals, it being the
first day of Court. A large crowd was
present. The Judge led off in an hours
speech, making many captious objec-
tions to the Constitution. But not one
Of his positions was tenable, This
might be expected, as the Constitution
was prepared by Convention that con-
tanned score Of lawyers much more
distinguished than his Honor. His
speech was evidently carefully
prepared one. Col. Wilson, to the sat.
isiaction of every fsir-minded man.
fully answered and swept away every
point urged by the political Judge, and
made forclole speech IN support o.
the Constitution -..
Judge Loomis rejoiped in speech
Of halt an hour, in which he attempted
to rally his forces, but he failed-utter-
ly failed to make . point. Another
halt hour was allotted to Colonel VIII
son, in which he happily aud hand
somely portrayed the fsllacy and absur-
dity OF the Judge and his party.
Democrats are jubilant, and will on
the day of election be found TO be by q
decided majority for Camden and the
Constitution. am no extremist or
alarmist but remember nv prediction,
that Richie will give q majority OF at
least one hundred. and probably two
hundred, for the Democratic nominees
and the Constitution. SEQ
A. DENocRAr.
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FOREIGN.
PORTUGAL.
Peaeeable hejustaent.

LIsBox. August 6.-The regular mail
vessel from Rio de Janeiro, bringing
sdvices to July Is, has arrived here,
General Aitre, who was appointed by
the Republic to a1snge the difficulty
between that country and Brazil, is cor
daily received by the Brazilian En-
peror, and has sacceedsd In bringing
about an snicabls adjustment Of their
&hsrences.
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hesitation ths. 1 prefer Horace Greeley
With any Congress possible o. the Csa-
cinnati platform, TO Prssideot Grant
with his pre,ensions and his HaN q
vote for whom involves the support q
all his preteusisns With prolonged pow
er in ali rings. There must b another
influence and another example, The
Administration in oil its pars 10 im-i
pressed BY the Presideet Let his soul
be enlarged with the ssutimsat Of jus
tice, auickeued by industry, and not
only the two Houses Of Coskreo bat
the whole country will feel irrssistible
authority overspreadinE pefvadiss ed
permeatiug everywhere. Therefore. 10
proportion as you are earnest 10. the
rights Of colored citirens, and plaos
them above oil partisan triumph you
will be glad to support the candidate
whose heart has always thnbbsd tos
humanity. The country nseds such .
motive power in the White House. II
needs . generous fountain tasre la
one word, it needs somebody different
from the present incumbeoI sad NO.
body knows this better thaa Speaker
Blaine.
The personal imputation you make
upon me, repel with the indignation
OF an honest man. | was Q fhithful
supporter Of the President until, some.
what tardily awakened by his painful
conduct on the Island OF g. Domingo.
involving the seizure Of the wsr power
in violation OF the Constitution, and in
dignity to the Black Republic in viols-
ton OF international law; and when l
demonstrated against these intolerabls
outrages, l WAS set upon BY those act-
ing in his behalf. Such 10
rHl ORIGIN OF NJ OPPOSITION.
| could not have done less without
failure in that duty which b with me the
rule OF life. Nor can doubt that
when partisan sentiments are less &C.
tive, you will regret the wrong you
have done me. Meanwhile appeal
confidently to the candid judgment Of
those who, amidst all present diferso-
ces Of opinion. unite in the great osscs.
Tar above psrty or President to which
nv life is devoted. Thl
l am, cir, your obsdient sefvsst sii
(Sigued) CHARLss SUNNI.
To tic Honorable Speaker Biiss. -
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BROOKLYN.
Body Roand.

BrooKIYS, August 6.-Last night the
body Of Rev. h. Hall, Of No. l73 Gold
street, who left home about two mouths
ago after csshing draft from India for
$500. Was found At Conley's slip. The
body was identified By some papers in
bis pocket 1t is believed thai he was
usylaid and robbed and afterwards
thrown into the river. "a only . small
amount Of money rs found on his
pezson. The coroner VI u make O thor.
ough investigation
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CHICAGO.
Prizes Drawn.

CHICAGO, August 6th.-The value Of
the grain destroyed and damaged in the
Iowa elevator. burned yesterday morn
ing, is row stated TO be $4,000. on
which the insurance risks were as fol.
lows: Imperial, London, so, 900 Home
New York, 5000; Phoenix, Hartford,
5000; Etna, Hartford, 5000; Detroit
Fire, $500; Triumph. Cincinnati,
$500; Fairfield Company. $500; St.
Nicholas, $500; Girsrd, $500; st.
Paul, $500; Union, California, $500.
Murderer Arrested.
Charles Lsferty, the desperate. who
shot an officer dead while trying TO ar
rest him on Sunday night, and fired
three times at another and made his
escape, was captured yesterday BY the
police as he was walking along Canal
street. He does not denv the crime.
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BUFFALO,.
The Brttton Murder.

BUFFALO. August 6.-The facts in
the murder case which occurred here
last night were incorrectly stated 10 this
mornings dispatch. 1t appears that q
lady named Britton was savagely At
tackled oy q saloon keeper, and fatally
wounded. Her son, in attempting to
defend his mother, was also severely
stabbed. Mrs. Britton died to-day.