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The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1873-07-12

GRAND JURY MEMBERS The Grand
Jury of White Pine county, which has
just concluded its labors, was composed
of the following gentlemen p. Everts,
Foreman +. IL. Hess, A. j. Brown, G.
l.. NJ. Comstock, Frank Dana, l. Good
friend, Thos. Freehill, Fred Elliott, p. +.
Cannavan, Frank Drake, John Cornell,
II. Bush, Jr., VIM. Taught, NJ. Atwood,
NJ. Ballenberg, p. Baron and John
Black.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1873-07-12

FOURTH AT RoBTNsoN.-Not to be be-
hind her more ~pretentious nei8hbors,
Mineral City, Of Robinson District, held
a celebration OF the Fourth. From Fred
Hip we learn that the exercises Of the
day consisted of a procession, music, an
Grafton, poem, and the various etceteras
which go to make up a patriotic celebra-
ton. The Grafton was pronounced by
Frank Alyord, and was said to be extern
poraneous and Of a highly interesting
nature. We were not furnished the
names of the various other gentlemen
who assisted in the exercises, but are
told that they all did remarkably well,
and everybody had a good time. The
hearty celebration of our nations birth
day away out in the wilds of Nevada, by
a few miners and a sparse population,
shows the old spirit and love Of liberty
is not yet dead, but burns as brightly as
on that day, ninety-seven years ago, when
Hopkins said, at is not from fear my
hand trembles, twhile signing the Declare
ton of Independence but from age
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1873-07-12

ON TRrAL.-The case, of Crazy, for
killing Beneiel, was commenced in the
District Court Friday afternoon, aud ad-
iourned to Monday, 21st inst,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1873-07-12

MAIL MArTER.-Since the abolition of the
f~ranking privilege there has been a marked de-
crease in the amount Of mail matter passing
through the New York Postotice. The Postmas-
ter says the reform has caused a falling off of
eighteen thousand free newspaper exchanges
during the week.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1873-07-12

STRANGERS IN TowN.-Just now our
town is enjoying the presence of many
strangers, mostly witnesses in the cases
now being tried before Judge Beatty in
the District Court. Among others we
notice w. W. Bishop, a lawyer from
Phoebe, S. Kunkel, from Cherry Creek,
also Col. Fitton, and many others.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1873-07-12

DISQUALIFICATION last Saturday even
ing the following gentlemen were in
stalled as officers of Hamilton Lodge,
No. Is, l.. o. o. F. Henry Mau, N. g.;
Adolph Wenzelberger, v. G.; William
Pardy, R. s.; J. T. Mathewson, Treas.
Frank Weiss, Warden /; j. ]. Maxwell,
Conductor A. jacobson, L. g.; Otto
Boetezel, o. G.. The Lodge has one of
the finest halls in the State, and consid-
cradle interest is manifested in the order.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1873-07-12

EUREKA, New, July 8.-John Maxwell, col
ored, suicided last Sunday night by taking Z
dose Of strychnine. Cause, unrequited love.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1873-07-12

ROBINSON DIsrRIcT.-This promising
locality is fast proving itself one of the
leading mineral-producing sections, and
has a prospect to at once turn the fact to
permanent advantage. The Watson Com
pany, of which d. I. Elmore is superin-
tendent, has commenced the construction
of a fine mill, which, we are assured,
will be in running order in a very short
time. Being m of the very best mills
in the county, no fears need be enter
tanned of its successful operation, and the
pounding Of its ten stamps will usher in
a new era of prosperity in that section.
Our friends there have our best wishes
for their prosperity and future welfare,
and, if quantity and quality of ores has
anything to do with it, Mineral City must
ere long rival the best of mining camps.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1873-07-12

PLAIsEwoRTHY.-Among the many acts
of individual courage and devotion in
saving property during the late fire, we
cannot fail to mention the exertions made
by Joe Grandelmeyer in allowing his own
property to burn while lending all his
efforts to save the White Pine mill, of
which he has been in charge for a long
time. Joe was instrumental in saving
several thousand dollars worth OF prop
erty, while losing several hundred.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1873-07-12

MAGNIFICENT RANCH.-In IA late trip to
Eureka. we passed the ranch formerly
known as Treferan's, now occupied by
a party of Italian gardeners. The tall,
waving grain, fine fields of potatoes and
vegetables of all descriptions, look toward
a large and remuneratiye crop this sea-
son. Following from the old Pinto sta
ton, past Dan Highs splendid ranch, to
the base of Diamond mountain. is also
another magnificent stretch of cultivated
land, well advanced toward a large crop.
The appearance of green expanses OF
growing crops, surrounded by the dreary
wastes of alkali flats, remind one of an
oasis in the midst of a desert, and calls
forth wonder at the thought of the great
ness Of our Creators works.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1873-07-12

IcE is worth IS cents per pound in Pioche,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1873-07-12
Local Intelligence.
sTocKnoLDER,s DIRECTORY.

LEVIED AND UNPAID ON WHITE
PINE STOCKS.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-30

come forward to the front and aid US in
making things better. This VIC cannot do.
if half the good citizens Of Texas viii
neither register nor vote, and sit down lazily,
with-arms folded, but with mouths open and
ever grumbling about matters they will give
no help to make better. We know not what
to make of these men, and hardly what to
say to them. We have exhausted argument
upon them and it seems to do no good.
ssThere are none so blind as those who will
not see." What we have to offer now, as a
last device to get these men to do their
plainest duty, is personal expostulation. In
every county in the State let committees be
appointed to ascertain who have not reg
istered, and call upon them personally and
talk to them and urge the importance of
registration at this particular time. Let
nothing remain unsaid in the way of in
ducement, which would be calculated to
arouse them to prompt action. Then, after
all, if they refuse to take part in the govern
ment of the country, as all good citizens
should, let them be accursed and avoided as
drones and useless members of society, un-
worthy the association or countenance of
good men and patriots. If we use strong
language, it is because we feel deeply on
this subject and cannot mince our words
when the welfare of the State and society
is at stake. Something must be done, and
done quickly, or an ignominious defeat, in
stead of a glorious triumph, may await us.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-30

George w. Honey v. B. Graham Appeal
from Travis This IS not q suit between She
State and either Of the parties % ihis re.
cord, nor could the State intervene to The
prejudice Of either party. unless It 81 shown
clearly that its rights would be otherwise
prciudiccd. We think no such showing
has been made.
What the Governor may have said in Its
message of the right Of the appellant 10 the
office of State Treasurer cannot affect that
right II the action Of a legislative com
mittee considering an q pafic examination
of the fiscal accounts Of the State TREASURED
is to be taken as conclusive OF the right 81
the Treasurer TO exercise the functions 81
his Office, the Legislature should have aczcd
for itself in the premises The report oI
such committee forms no part Of this ra.
cord, and cannot be considered by us unless
the Legislature had impeached or addrssel
the appellant out Of office.
The commencement Of a suit on the OH.
cial bond Of the Treasurer undetermined br
any court, will not be taken, or considered
as settling the question that the appellant
is or is not defaulter. Neither fraud nor
crime is made out in this way
The motion for rehearing is oqorfuled.
and it is now ordered by the majority of the
court, that the writ of restitution do issue.
directed to George B. Zimpelman, Sheriff 81
Travis county, ordering him, forthwith. Is
reinstate the appellant, George ~ Honey.
in the Office of State Treasurer. pro-
vided that the appellee shall bo allowed.
If he desire it, until Tuesday, the twenty.
eighth instant, to turn over the buildinqs.
books, papers, furniture and all the assets
OF the Treasury to the appellant
Upon the appellant, Honey, executing 10
the appellee his receipt, in duplicate, fortho
same, and, on motion of the Attorney Gen.
eral, it is ordered and adjodged that the
State Of Texas do pay all costs Of this caso
incurred in this and the District Court.
Per Curi7nl.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-30
THE ACTION OF THE NEW CON-
VENTION-HARMON ABOVE ALL
THINGS DESIRABLE.

1t will be borne in mind that we have
never raised any personal objection to the
candidates nominated by the Burnet Con-
vention. We considered them all good
men and sound Democrats. Our principal
objection was that the frontier counties
were left without representation, and that
they were complaining of this, as we
thought they had the right to do. Now,
for. the sake of perfect harmony and the
full satisfaction of the frontier, we propose
that the new convention renominate the old
ticket with this exception: that in the
place of Judge Walker, who declined the
position, the frontier counties shall be al
lowed representative of their own selec-
tion. The county of Travis and the city
of Austin desire, above all things, the sue
cess of the party ticket at this particular
time, and VIC trust their liberality will be
duly appreciated and remembered. We
think, on the proposed basis, that entire
harmony may be restored.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-30

UNDER cover Of a peoples party, the Rad
icals OF Fayette and Bastrop and few dis
appointed sore headed Democrats, like old
Jesse Billingsly, have nominated H. Led
better for the Senate, and Jack Walker, Of
Fayette, and Billingsly and Campbell, Of
Bastrop, for the lower house. The whole
thing was a Radical trick from the begin
ming. The CRY Of a peoples party was to
lead of few deluded Democrats from the
regular ticket and thus secure Radical sue
cess. The Hon. H. Ledbetter is the father
Of the Democratic candidate Tor the Senate,
W. II. Lcdbetter, and this is one Of the
cases in which the son ought to beat his
daddy, and that too, soundly.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-30

THE Journal is trying to make it appear
that we are prosecuting the Germans. We
fought Know Nothingism to the bitter end
and we have ever defended the foreigners
from their enemies in this country, who now
make up the bulk of the Radical party.
Does the Journal deny that there are now
three old Know Nothings on the Radical
ticket9 Its stuff about juries is sheer dem
agogism, not worthy reply. How could
a man sit as juror in an American case,
who could not understand word of Eng
lish, when judge, witnesses and lawyers
could talk nothing else9 The Journal edi-
tor is an ass, andImust take its readers to be
fools.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-30
THE UNCERTAINTY OF STOCK
GAMBLING.

There seems as much uncertainty in the
gambling on Change with stocks and
bonds as in the throws of the dice and the
turning up of the cards. Fortunes are made
and lost in week, in day, in few hours,
by the sudden rise or fall of prices by COM
binations or financial panic. Some of our
readers will be astonished to learn, as we are,
by the Chicago Tribune, that, within five
hours, on Tuesday. the fourteenth of this
month, Vanderbilt, the great operator and
millionaire, lost $40, 900, 900 by the fall of
stocks which he held The estimated fall
in the same securities, since the panic first
commenced, scarce a month in time, is
$50, 600, 900 Vanderbilt's losses up to the
Tuesday mentioned, the fourteenth, had
reached the sum.of $40, 900, 900. This may
not be much for him to lose, but it would
make a great many poor people very COM
Portable. The commodore, as he is some
times called, owned a controlling interest in
the New York Central Railroad and the
Lake Shore Road, and, also, as it appears,
in the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany. He secured his interest in the
latter at seventy-fve cents, and succeeded
by his management to run the stock up to
ninety cents in the dollar. Now it has
gone down to fifty cents, and the Tribune
thinks is likely to remain near those figures
in spite of all VanderbiIt's efforts to run up
the stock once more. We thus see the un-
certainty of these gambling doings with the
securities affoat in the country Those who
go into them extensively may be million
aires to-day and tomorrow little better than
paupers. VIII this thing ever stop2 We
suppose not, as long as there are stocks and
bonds in the country, and we all know the
amount of these is immense and becoming
larger every day. States, counties, cities,
towns and Incorporated companies of va
rious kinds are crowding their bonds upon
the public, and the gamblers of Wall street
are playing an excited game over them and
the various stocks, with as much cheating
and over-reaching as ever was practiced by
the card and dice professionals. SO we go,
and heaven only knows where we will stop
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-30

through Texas, viii have no drawback Of
the kind. 1t can be run at all seasons of
the year and kept in repair at much less ex-
pense than either Of the other roads. It
viii be shorter and better in all respects. It
was the first route to the Pacific thought of
and considered practicable.
The building of this road through Texas
has, 50 far, progressed finely. Some inter
ruption and delay have occurred, first on
account of low water in Red River last year,
and the yellow fever and quarantines this
fall, but all things considered, the managers
of the road have done we'll, and, we think,
deserve commendation. 1t is now said that
the president of the road has negotiated a
loan in Europe of over $40, 900, 600, and
this comes in a shape to be credited. If so,
it argues much financial ability on the part
of Tom Scott, and great confidence abroad
in the uprightness and ability of the COM
pany to complete their great work, as it
is said this negotiation was carried out in
the midst of the financial panic. We shall
ilSAA WIEN JOJ biAO plClAOn VI lhAS great
undertaking, which will place Texas in inn
mediate connection with California and the
Pacific.
What has been said of the Texas Pacific
will apply equally, if not more strongly to
the international Road. 1t will have the
same advantages of climate and exemption
from snow storms and interruption of
travel and freight. 1t will pass through a
healthy, fertile and inhabited region all the
way to the Pacific, besides being the short
est route from ocean to ocean. Asit will
pass transversely through Texas, from the
northeast corner to the southwest, it will be
of immense Importance to our State, and,
when completed through to Mexico, will
largely increase the trade of our Gulf cities
and towns, as heavy freights, which always
seek water transportation, will first reach it
within our limits With both these great
routes through Texas to the Pacific, there is
no telling what it may become.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-30
TIIn DUTY oF REoIsrRATION.

We publish elsewhere an editorial from
the Gainesville Gazette on the backwardness
of the people of Northern Texas, in regard
to registration. 1t is calculated to strike
one with astonishment and create serious
alarm. The editor says, ''there is not one
Radical, white or black, in one hundred,
who will fail to be at the ballot box the
second day of December next, while, if
there is not moro energy displayed by the
Democracy, there will not be one Democrat
in ten who will be at the polls on that day. I"
What the Gazette says with regrrd to North
ern Texas may be said of the balance of the
State, from what we can see and hear.
How is this to beaccounted forl Have our
people been so long over-ridden by the
Radicals at Washington and Austin, so long
kept from the exercise of self-government
as to become used to a state of political
slavery, and careless Of exercising the right
Of suffrage, now that they can. do so with
little trouble, and without the fear Of Mill
tary intcrferenccg 1t would seem so.
Many of them seem disgusted entirely with
politics since the war and its attendant conse-
quences, and will take no part in them.
This is all wrong. Fhey must be reused
up to feeling sense Of the Importance of
citizenship and the exercise of the right of
suffrage, or the country viii be left in tho
keeping Of its worst characters, men who
expect 20 make living by politics, and who
will take, if they can, the last dollar out of
the peoples pockets. Cannot these men,
who are holding bscS from registration, see
all thisl Can they not become sensible Of
the necessity of their action, if they desire
to live under an honest government and
prosper by its Just and equal administra-
ton Of public aiIairsl Many Of these men,
we believe the most Of them, arc men Of
property and apparently of good under
standings, except in relation to this one
point Of registration and taking an active
interest in the politics Of the country. Be
fore tho change in the Jury law by the last
Legislature, we heard men, both in North
ern and Middle Texas excellent citizens in
every other respect men Of property aud
high standing, say that their OBJ
lection to registration was, that If
they registered they would be compelled
70 serve on juries with negroes and
they wished to avoid this. Now, BY the
change in The law, it win make no differ
ence whether they are or are not registered,
they win be compelled to serve on juries. As
they Ought 70 Be. Every good citizen, for
TIE benefit Of society. should be willing to
serve bis turn on the iuries Of the country,
unpleasant though il may be. And these
men should recollect this, IL they now come
forward and register Ike men. and aid in
elocting 9 Legislatnre. which win call 3
new Constitutional Convention. n can then
eslahlizh better iuyy system, which win
not b a disgrace 70 eivilircfion ana 4
healthy progress This IS alf inporiani
The idea that srolani nssroes should 81. "a
/ judgment 90 tie lives and property IS 50.
r,orle !. E,os sloe. e ihs ezlrena tsl
Aeni1 oo neditd soon IS s'hlc
-. f hseearl inspaa WHO se dis
F'I1 t
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-30

ABOUT etime the canvass was beginning
in this State, the negro, Ruby, Chairman of
the Radical State Executive Committee,
gave notice that he was authorized to ar
range joint discussions between Governor
Davis and Judge Coke. Coming through
such an unusual source instead of from
Governor Davis himself, this proposition
was of course very properly ignored Since
then, Judge Coke, meeting his opponent in
Northern Texas, has challenged him to dis
cussion, but the Governor declines. He can
hear of no proposition to that effect except
through Ruby And the same of that great
orator of the journal, the warlike Confed-
crate Colonel, Bob Taylor, when challenged
by Col. Hubbard to joint discussions, he too
throws off on Ruby This shows the offer
of joint discussions was all sham from the
first, as we felt certain it was
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-30

THE Journal of yesterday evening is silent
as the grave on the charges which We have
preferred against the Radical party Are
they to be considered as admitted9 Does
James P. Newcomb, the Secretary of State,
admit that he wrote such letters as we indi-
Gated and charged upon him in express
terms2 If so, how then can he or his party
set up for honest politicians2 Win they
hide their faces in shame2 Again we call
upon the Secretary and editor to deny or
admit it expressly. No dodging. Come to
the point Did you write such letters9
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-30
\ the Fifteenth Senatorial District there

In the Fifteenth Senatorial District there
are now three tickets in the field We have
heretofore noted the Radical ticket headed
by Ed. Randle for Senate. The indie
pendent Republicans have now brought for
ward the following ticket: For Senator,
Hon. John s. Mills, of Grimes, late member
of the Thirteenth Legislature, and for the
lower house, Richard Williams of Walker,
J. H. Washington of Grimes, and DIR. Oil
phant of Walker. The Democrats Of that
district have nominated DR.. johnson, of
Madison, Senator, and Mr. Lee of San
Jacinto, Sam. Smith of Walker, and Capt.
Smith of Nayasota.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-30

We would call the attention Of our read
ers to an excellent communication to the
Galveston Ne,rs, which We republish to-day,
on the question Of constitutional reform.
The writer sets forth. very clearly and
tcrsely, the necessity Of Constitutional
Convention in order to remedy. within the
shortest time, the evils under uhich We are
now suffering. n the manner proposed
and advocated hy the Asrs heretofore. It
would take three years to get the amend
mcnts required. whereas By q constitutional
Convention, as proposed il the lats plat
form Of the Democratic party, relief can oe
nnch sooner attained But We Win not
here repsat tie arguments 81 The ronuuni-
cation. uhieA Nc cnall uot inprorc. il se
lred' ma content ourssi ~ rsierins our
sr az a.icle itself which 1neI
Hf'I g true
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-30

WE learn from the Waco EramiRer that
on the very day Governor Davis was in Waco,
declaiming loudly for negro equality, a
white woman OF that city was united in the
holy bonds Of matrimony with a fun
blOoded negro. described as one Of ''the
biggest, blaczest and strongest of his race. -
We can see now the practical working Of
the Radical doctrines and the effect of Gov.
Davis speeches. Is our noble white blood
to be contaminated with this shameless mis-
cegenatiop9 Is Davis in favorof thisl We
suppose he must be, for this is the inevita-
ble effect of negro social equality and ming
ling together at hotels, theatres, concerts
and the like, which he and other Radicals
are contending for. VIII the people of
Texas allow such man to continue Cover
nor of their Statel
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-30

A CONGRESSIONAL excursion party, NUM-
bering seventy-five, have written to A. n
Hobby, Esq, of Galveston, that they pro-
pose to go through to that city and ask If it
is desired to give them public reception.
SIr. Hobby very properly replies that he
fears the yellow fever, scattered along the
Central Railroad, viii prevent their coming,
but, if they desire to run the risk, the city
will make due provision for them It twould
seem that nothing short Of earthquakes and
volcanoes can stop these excursions, where
nothing is to be paid for eating, drinking
or the ride. We think It about time they
should be stopped. We can see no good
growing out Of them-they are an expense
to somebody for nothing.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-30

THE Democratic Northrsst, published at
Napoleon, Ohio. Of the sixteenth inst,
comes to US fun Of rejoicing over the late
election. A splendid chicken cock, in full
feather, heads the column Of election news.
Our latest dispatches show that the noble
Democrats Of Ohio have not only ELECTED
their Governor and majority Of the Leg
islatuTe, but also their Treasurer and At
tOrney General. There is also great fall
ing of Of the Radical vote in Iowa and
Pennsylvania. Roll on the ball.