Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-05-10
Eastern DISPATCHES.

has arrived from Giasgo",
and reports falling in, April 29th, IN iati-
tuds 50 81, long. "a IS, with the Anchor
Line steamer Ethiopia, with her main
shaft broken. The Pennsylvania toUk
ninety-eight of her passengers, and the
Ethiopia proceeded eastward under saul
WASHINGTON, May s.-Arseue Gerauit,
Professor of Mathematics in the United
States Naval School, died at New Bruins
wick on the I'd inst. he had been in the
Navy since 1916, but recently retired.
Governor Shepherds cross-examina-
ton by the District Investigation Com
mittee was continued, but nothing new
was elected, and the Committee ad-
iourned until Monday.
The Cabinet was in session nearly two
hours to-day. and considered the Ar
kansas question, and reached no con-
clusion.
The decision of the Supreme Court in
favor Of Brooks is in such direct contra
diction to its previous decision. that the
Legislature had exclusive control Of the
question, augments the difficulty OF the
general Government in solving the mat
ter, and great surprise at such decision
is expressed by the Cabinet. There may
be some decision tomorrow, but the
attorneys of the parties are continually
presenting new points of arguments, and
it is not certain that decision will be
reached. A Cabinet officer said this
afternoon that the Government was
heartily tired OF the controversy. When
the decision is made, proclamation will
be issued, which, all will understand,
must settle the question.
LITTLE Rock, May S.-The party Of
Brooks men who intercepted the
steamer Haleck, which started with a
squad of Baxter's men, captured the
steamer and brought her here. The
Baxter men who were on the steamer
escaped, and Brooks tonight sent a
| squad in pursuit of them, while Baxter
in turn sent a squad Of cavalry in pur-
suit of Brooks men, A large number OF
| the members Of the Legislature are al
ready here, and there seems little doubt
but there will be a quorum here on Mon
day, if their meeting is not prevented by
Brooks men.
ST. Louis, May S.-A Democrat spec
ial says Brooks party fred on the Hal
leck, after having ordered her to stop,
and received two volleys in return.
WASHINGTON, May Sat an adjourned
meeting of the Republican Senatorial
Caucus this afternoon, there was long
discussion on the pending civil rights
bill, with a view Of making it acceptabl,
to all members OF the majority by som'
modification OF its provisions. No def
mite conclusion was reached, but it i
believed action will be taken at anothe
, caucus to provide for such q compromise
The bill will clearly admit of separat
schools being provided for white an
colored children, also for separate al
commodatons by inn keepers, hot
proprietors, etc, on condition that equi
advantages are secured to all parties.
CINcINNATl, May S.-The Mayor issue
proclamation to-day, urging subscril
tons to be made for the relief Of the de
titute people OF Louisiana.
CHARLESTON, S. c., May ga pei
a ton is filed in the U. S. Circuit Cou
1 for the involuntary bankruptcy of Go
o ernor Moses, and an injunction is gran
It ed restraining the Sheriff of Rchmor
t county from Selling and selling his {
fects until the further order of the Coul
The debts of the Governor in excess
10 his assets are currently stated TO be ov
$25. 900.
Boston, May &C. G. Colt has SUI
d the Herald for libel, claiming $50, O
q damages. The alleged libel is contain
If in articles relative to the Cardiff Giar
Is The defendant claims the charges u
a. authentic, and that their publication w
ID without malice.
n WASHINGTON, May S.-Bill Kelly. C,
IN ored, was hanged here to-day, in t
. presence OF fully 10000 people, for
re rape on white woman, committed t,
es years ago. stampede occurred caus
OF by runaway horse, and number
is people were injured. Kelly died prote
ed ing his innocence.
i'd CHICAGO, May s.-A Little Re
ny special says detachment of Brool
he men were sent out this morning to
be tercept party of Baxter's, who h
&C. started up the river to capture pai
he bringing arms to Brooks. They int
"a. cepted the steamer with the Baxter pa
be and fight ensued, in which three B.
terites were killed, one of Brooks v
n, MORALLY wounded and one Sigh
mt wounded.
v" A Washington special says the Gene
u" Government will take no action in I
he Arkansas matter until after the meet
Nv of the Legislature on Monday next.
ar New YORK, May Sat a meeting
~. ne Democrats from all parts of the count
he in the rooms of the Manhattan Club
us night Augustus Schell, who presd
stated the object of the meeting in
following address: "This welcome oc
g., =. sion is one OF great interest to us, to
he city, our State and our country.
nd have met together once more. We (
Die that the great Democratic principles
-, On our government are recognized throu
out the country. The recent electit
elk. bring to our minds the condition of
has country twenty years ago, when
asst Democratic party was in the full tide
successful experiment, when our COVE
ment was ably conducted by men
ing character and integrity. We are har