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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-10-22
OCTOBER ELECTIONS.

Oaio, twenty thousand majority on the
Desperate State ticke. and tsenty.se7en
thousand majority en- Congressman. Thir-
teen Democrats ard scrcn Republicans.
Indiana Democratic majority G!tccn
thousand. Eight Democrats and f'e
Republicans elected to Congress. Legs
la,ure carried against regular Republicans,
which cooks Senator Pats goose.
The following are tic Democratic ma
jori;ic, 10 the Third District.
Boone county, 403;:Fayctte. III; Put,
nam, 600; CIa;;, 100; Noaroc, SS2;6; RoanO
$50; Summers. eco; Mason, 25s; Here
ford's majority from COCO to 5000.
Solid Dcmocsa,ic delegation 70 The Leg,
stature.
At leas;a the Democracy Of the First
CcngTcssioaa! DIslflct oil west 'hz'"''!
eau shake hands and unite il coogratpla,
lion with tic bselATer Q! Ike Scccad ard
Third.
Tie latest returns tuSara Colonel Ben
Wilson's election. What his majority
will lie cannot yc: be determined. but il
is spficicu: to scad him to Congress.
Retar1s from fourteen addi,i1aal c2rn'
ties. in Arkansas ho!i up to the estimate.
which was coo majority for the Con,
s,iution, the State ticket, headed BY
Garland for Governor, runs about even
With the Constitution.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-10-22
SPEECH OF COL. 3. 4. SMITH,

SPEECH OF COL. 3. Il. SMITH,
Delivered at the Cen:ean:a! Anniversary
at pc:at Pleasant. Oct. 10th, 1874.
As native citizen of Virginia, | feel il;
TO be my duty to contribute whatever know
ledge | possess, tending to illustrate the
history Of the State. aud to rescue from. OBJ.
livion the fading evidences of her gallant
ry and military achievements We are
called upon, this 10Th day Of October. "a
to celebrate the battle Of Point Pleasant.
fought on the 10th day Of October. TIA.
Ny family were very numerous. aud
chiefly resided in that part of Augusta
coraty which IS now embraced BY the coun-
" Of Rockingham Augusta county fur
rDisled a large portion of the army Of Point
Pleasant. Benjamin uartison aud Daniel
Sni,h-thc former my grand uucle-each
commanded company in that army John
Smith. youth about II years old, and
!atherof ,hc.!ate Jos Smith. Of Augusta,
was ensign IN tho company Of Capt D.,
Smith; my grandfather. Robcr. Craveus.
vas also az officer IN that army. bu. DO
not recolect VIA: his commission was. l
had many other relations il that army 10
subordinate stations. or as private soldiers.
All my relatives in that arDy. escep. Capt.
Ben Harrison. died before vas old en-
orgh to derive information from them
personally. Capt Harrison survived ea.
I'll I was abou. Is years old, from when
| derived many facts 10 relation to the
battle. My father was about 10 years
old a. the time of the battle. and was fully
advised Of all the facts and circumstances
connected with the campaign, as well rs
.sof the battle Itself. II was as we'll re-
n.enbered, and as deeply impressed upon
the community 10 whioS | lived, as any Of
tts f,attlcs If tho RcvoINiOu; in fact. II
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-10-22
The Elections.

The elections that bavc taken place,
while not showing such sweeping victories
rs are required for taking the Legislative
department out Of the haals Of the Rcpub-
iican party. arc quite sufficient to exert o
powerful mora! force upon tia. heretofore
ruthless party. |: will Lean from these
clsctious tia! the policy heretofore pursued
siil not do. aud tina, their wicked attempts
10 maintain their power b. continually fan,
.oius the eubers Of sectional bate aud mus.
tssiug before the nation the ghost of rebel
lion a.c abos'ivc. Tho day for this is CO.
dei. Therefore thcy will be admoaishcd
10 "uaload' and change tbei. pctforman.
cea on The party stage.
THIS will Do the whole country good.
Bat whether any extent Of unloading 'ray
lead to their Advantage IS doubtful. They
will be obliged to unload; but The act will
cuurc moro 10 tue advantage Of those who
have f1r,cl the uul5ad;ug that to their
own. The grand combination Of patriotic
aud sensible ucu of all parties against the
misgoscrnmcn. Of tho Republicans will
never be satisfied With any reform they
mny introduce. The opposition cannot
trust thsi. promises to DO better. oh no;
tho grca: body Of mea who may determine
10 sarc the Uaion viii select their own
-men-to guide aud soverr. That is the
was to mako complete the work Of the
grand revolution which is intended to har.
monte he people and save the country.
This w bc!ieTa is DO tho upsho. Of
;tha! esileps chansesip tic deposition of
dis natoa
People arc hfea u ops aud. thas
yails Of segfagai'isls:: They ere studying
moro practical subjects. They want 10
know how to I've peacefully and proftably; |
bor the trade Of this great country is to
he Esiuspircl with bounding activity; bow
transportation is to be cheafencd; how
they arc to Lc freed from thraldOu TO
money rings, aud stock jobbiug, ual gold
gambling; bow, indeed, the cOun!ry is to
be made harmonious and conseuted.
This is the matter now in hand. al
arc tired Of the concoctious Of Republican
ism. They haze proved but deadly poiS-
oas. Frecmcn aad noble. responsible To-
:ts..,. xho own the property of the country
aullopc to profit by Industry, demand
that those roisoss be taken away, and that
thcy.be. left to i've il peace aud to thrive
by their Industry.
I, a reasonable dcmaud. 1t is just,
and nothing eau deprive Tie people Of it
permanently. however sordid and corrupt
politicians may for the time vex the lend
with their yilliarous schcGcs.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-10-22

On Friday last a terrible boiler czplo.
sion took place at Round Bottom. about
half way between Ca,lcttsburg and Louisa,
on the Big Sandy, by which at least FIVE
or perhaps, six persons lost their lives.
The boiler blown up was at Ep. FulIcr's
mill The engine AID mill we're torn to
pieces, and house that stood near was
thrown over, but tho inmates escaped Sc
rious injury. The ruins took Ere after
the accident. but tie wounded we're all 70.
scued. Pieces OF the mill wore blown
nearly a quarter of mile. The engine
and machinery are total wreck. = HINT.
ip7,or .tdgcrftsy,
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On Monday last Miss Harriet alki,

On Monday lest Miss Harriet Adkins
conclaied she would have deer chase
and calling to her dogs started for the
woods, II short tine the dogs had 10
a fiae buck. which they raa into The river
opposite oar t1wn. Mr.. Joe Hinton hap.
pcrca to be 90 the tank, and seeing The
condition Of affairs, very CALAMITY lent
Miss Harriet helping haol, and the .Ho
soon secured the deer. lflhcrC is a si.l
Hho cap beat this, we would ike to hear
FROM hcr.-M'u'oa Herald.
til. Ncw York TiGes states that one
DAY las. week one Of their reporters went
il to Wall street to look up the parties
that are endeavosics to have the mortgage
on the Chesapeake and Ohm raj! road fore
closed L; vas found tha. the party who
made the aa:layit lil no; reprsseR; $3.50,
O00-o; the Indebtedness Of over Sl5 600,
900, Of which over $l2. 600, 500 60 has
been funded. The effort was simply .
stock jobbiag operation, but carse! 30 cy-
citement in the market. On tie cen'rary,
C. 4 0. bends went Up the same day.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-10-22
ESTRAY NOTICE!

WE, James W. Smith. S. B, Henderson, anu
w John G. Henderson, three f'ec;lolo y =,
of the county of Mason, Go hereby estt'.y W. sIa
BY virtue ola warrant to Us directed by nn W..
French, a Justice of Lewis District, said so sn
ty, have this day on our oaths, viewed and ap
praised an estray taken up by ona n;s,r;r..
Hutchinson, on his land in Clendinen D''' :, \
and assess the value at sixty dollars ,, 20
gray mare, nine years old. with daik h na"t
sixteen hands high. with scar on leis p hsnSs
had on a rope halter. Given under 0u' '-1'
this 5,h day OF October, 1871 .,,,ru
s. B. HENDERSON.
JNo. G, HENDERSON
or,I5-3-.
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N0TsCE.

THE frs: ;a,rting of the S:ockhold"rsol the
| "Bnifalo Milling Company" viii be held
OF. ;hi 23I d,y oc October, loli, at the Office
of L. j. Timms 4 Co., for the purpose Of elect
ing officers, &c.
III. TIMNS, Secretary.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-10-22
TO Gus CUSTOMERS.

4 Ii persons owing US FOR goods and ~"gk,
= aIc earnestly requested 10 make inae'
date payment Of .nme. We wish 10 tpy a
urw stock Of goods, aud Therefore hope orr
.palfons will use extra euicavo5s 10 sc lie AID
pay what tnry owe US. Respectfully.
MISSES ". L. L u. B. JONES
oct. 81 3w.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-10-22
JAMES GOULD,

PRIGTYC.4L D4TCHM-lEEE.
q OFFERS his services to the citizens Of
81 FONT Pleasant aai vicinity, feeling
cotadtNt that be can render entire Satisfaction
in his work. Watches, Clorls aud Jrwciry,
rcpaned at IairpricrS, Shop III DR.. sooses
building, Main St!ce;.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-10-22

A PRoroslroy.-Auy one sending US
s. sill receive the Regissr fse years
We make this proposition because we de.
.i.o to enlarge our paper, aud want $50
subscribers for five years al IS each. This
vii! make your paper cost you only
81 a year. This proposition is open to
old as well as new subscribers. Study
The matter aud see if tho proposition i,
not fair oae. Let every Democrat in
tcrcs, himself il our b:hl'f aud help to
pro cure this number Of subscribers,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-10-22

DEPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF
| / the Merchants National Bank Of IVES:
Virginia at Point Pleasant. ~ the State 4
West Virginia, at close Of business, October 3D.
1874.
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T1hE NOTICE!

( IL parties aye hereby forbidden, lriihouc
Il my CONSENT 10 ;respasS upon my lands,
by entering my orchards, hunting, fishing.
berrying. nuiting, drifting, or in any c.b''
manner whatever, as will enforce The law 10
is fullest cXtcnt against tlespassing.
JOHN WlNkLEf.
,,,. m 1871 49,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-10-22

NorE-Col. SMzu requests US 10 say tha,
the name ofibc gallant Col. FIELD, who bore
an important pa.! in this battle, and comman.
ded the troops after the fall Of Coils LEWIS and
FLEMING. is omitted from his address through
no disTcspect to his services, but because his
recollectious Of tina, officers services were in.
distinct. II is but justice TO to Col. FIELDS
memory to say that he was brave and gal.
liant officer, and fell al his post Of duty.
The Charleston Courier notes the fac.
tina. lawyers are rapidly increasing il that
village.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-12-26
MnLNoroS.-Ths numerous lovers

MuLNGroS.-Ths numerous lovers
and learners OF dancing Of q few years
aeo in Virginia and Gold Hill we'll re-
member s. ]. Millington. the very pop
ular teacher OF that highly desirable &c
eomplishment. He has been absent the
last four years. following his profession
al tho Bay City. but amid the gay and
dizzy whirl Of San Francisco society he
could not forget the happy land OF sage-
brush, where he formerly was such Q
~fayorite, and succeeded so well. He re-
turns. looking hale. hearty and genial a.
ever, and 10 going to correct and improve
the tsrpsichorean steps OF the people.
He will opsa q dancing school at Gold
Hill on New Years night. Read his adj
vertissment to-day.
CHsIsrxAs FAyoR "A most seductive
ssgnog. with the compliments Of Johnny
Pidvc, Of the International saloon. Viz
einia, came to this ofice yesterday.
Whoever compounded that delicious
beverage was certainly an artist. We
feel thankful and sppreciAiive.
A SLIGHT CoLp-Couous.-Few are
aware Of the importance OF checking .
cough or slight cold, which would yield
to a mild remedy; II neglected. often
attacks the lungs. Browns Bronchial
Troches give sure and almost immediate
relief.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-12-26

before medical aid arrived. he died. The
body was taken 10 the morgus. Deceased
was about 20 years Of age, slight built
with dark brown hair, and small brown
moustache. He wore q black freck
coat. black velvet vest with yellow spots,
and black pants.
Yesterday Bernard Lulofs was found
dead In his room ct the Stevenson
House, with = bullet wound in the right
aide Of his head. Everything indicated
prsmsditatsd suicide. He had written
two letters and directed them to Emil
Grisar. and on the bureau was q sheet
Of note paper on which the following
was written: Comma vanitas-Ber
nard Lulofs. born May 81, 1911. in En-
den, Hanover; died December "a. 1874.
In San Francisco" Deceased had been
dealing in stocks, and 1t is stated that
he had become embarrassed.
Al the Bay District Fair Ground there
was o running race yesterday between
Katie Pease, Nell Flahsrty and Blanche
Hall. mile heats, best three in FIVE, for
1000. The attendance was fair, but
the track was not in frst-rate condition.
The FIRST heat was won by Katie Peass
in 1:46H, Flaherty second. and Blanche
third. The second heat was won by
Katie Psass in 1:4S; Blanche second.
The third heat and race was won By
Katie Psaso in LAG, Flaherty second,
and Blanche distanced.
To-day q friendly race for fame and
record takes place between 0ccident and
Sam Purdy.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-12-26

TuEss Is NO NECESSITY for poor bread. rolls,
biscuits or pastry, when housekeepers use
Dooley's Yeast Powder. The per Get parity Of
the articles entering Into its composition insure
the same results each time, which deleterious
parison with any yeast powder In market.
knowing full well that no other similar article
10 put up with the same care and precision o.
ours. We give good weight. and guarantee
quslity and quantity 40 represented. For ssle
al retail by groeers In quantities TO suit. %
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-12-26

THEr Will Do irl-People who like to
trade te the best advantage In buying their
family groceries, provisions and al that eort Of
,hIne. insist on trading at Rison's, Odd Fellows
Building, Main street. Gold Hill. There they
can and just what they vast. intending the
choicest Of can and case goods, fresh ground
coffee, all varieties Of pickles and preserves,
fresh vegetables and fsults, ehsscs liquors Of all
kinds. q splendid assonmsnt o fehina and giass
the most reasonable rates. Goods delivered
free. Rison 10 q good man 10 trade with.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-12-26

DrRkcr QUEsrIoS.-The New York
Tribune says: ''If We ever hear OF q case
Of genuine outrage We shall certainly
make it known. but murdered men in
Alabama and Georgia are coming to life.'
VIII the Tribune either make known
the a $ Of Hon. Walter p. Billings,
formerly OF this city, and . prominent
Liberal here. who bought aplantatien
in Alabama. had the impudencs TO cd
dress a Republican meeting, and was
found dead BY the road side that nightl
II not. the Tribune would crafty his
relatives here II II could bestow upon
him that provoking way Of coming to
life" All no! Mr.. Tribune, II will not
do to deny that many infamous outra-
ges are committed, merely because many
Infamous lies are also told.-G. Louis
n<Oocrnf
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-12-26
FROM TRUCKER, CAL.
A Man shot by "eoI."

TRrcxEE, CAL, Dec. 26.-Last night,
about $50, a party Of masked men en-.
tered Frank Rabel's saloon and fred at
o man named Spencer, who had orders
from 1901" TO leave some time since
and not return. A charge Of buckshot
took effect in his right arm near the
shoulder. Nine shot were extracted.
Ho will most likely lose his arm II not
his life. He left this morning.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-12-26
Miscellaneous BusIa~ss.


NJ. Z. CHURCH. Com HnL.-Diyins
services will be held at this church.
tomorrow Sunday morning. Rev.
Mr.. Uren. pastor, officiating. Preaching
at 1917 A. N. and ~ p. NJ Sunday
School at Ia P. NJ. All are invited
Sr. JouS's CuuRcH, GoLD Hull
There will 10 divine service al this
church o morrow Sunday at II A. N.
and in the evening at ! p. ~, X. =.
Eastman. officiating. Seats are free,
and all are cordially invited. Sunday
School at 80 2. ~.
ST. Pans CHURCH. Virginia City.
There will be divine service tomorrow
morning at IL O'Clock and in the even
ing a, 7 o'clock. Bishop Whitaker. ofiei-
atinc in the morning and W. X. Jenny
in the evening Sunday school at l2io
7. ".
RELIGIOUS. - Reverend Mr.. Nc
Grath will lecture in the National
Guard Hall. Virginia City. Sunday
evening at = O'Clock.
Bt,uor wurrAKKR will hold divine SER
vice at Silver City tomorrow at . p. n.
RKv. ". II. JEsvr will hold divine
service at Dayton tomorrow at III A. NJ
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-12-26
WESTERN DISPATCHES
tsrscrAL N TIE seLD nnL sAnr srvs.
FROM SAN
Fsund with Hfs rkress Cus-saieiss
Prem Dealing In Dtesks-0reas
Running Rses-Kats Rsess Ne
winner.

SAS FnAscnoo. Dec. 26-l:3o P. NJ
Last night about 8 O'Clock. . sailor
named Henry Jones. was walking along
Bsale street. and when near Howard, hs
had his attention attracted 10 . dark OBJ
jet lying on the Sidewalk. Approach.
ing II, he discovered . man bleeding
from q wound in thsasck. Upon invss-
tigation 10 was found that the man had
cut his threat with . razor that vss By
his aide. The man WA still alive, but
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-12-26

NV YEAn's PARrr.-Millington. the
well known and old ~favorite teacher OF
dancing. who has been absent for the past
four wears. has returned. snd proposes
Giving his numerous old friends and
Ie.ilents OF Gold Hill. n chance to i'm
prove their dancing capabilities. lie
will establish n dancing school at the
Hall OF the Gold Hill Miners Union.
suitably divided into teaching classes to
accommodate all desirsus OF taking les
aousorperiecting Observation-Disclosures
and popular accomplishment: ny way
OF commencement, or Introductory, ne
will give a grand New Years dancing
party at the Hall next Friday evening
New Years night. Al DESTROYS OF tax.
ing lessons, OF joining ladies' or gents
classes, are requested tie call At the Hal
ON The afternoon Of New Years Day. Al
ter 4 O'Clock, or that evening. Tickets
Tor the party, 81 so, admitting gentle
man and ladies. See advertisement.
HrMrsrAL. = Last evening Christ
mas) Prof. James G. Cromwell. Prinsi-
pal Of the Silver City public school, ana
superintendent elect Of Public Instrue-
tion for Lyon county. was united IN
vsdlock TO Miss Isabel Smith. his assist
snt teacher. The ceremony was per
Termed at the residence OF The brides
si,tsr. Mrs.. g. p. Marshall. IN Crown
Point Ravine, Gold Hill. by the Rev.
Mr.. Jenny, Of Virginia City. Relatives
Of the family only were present. Aiter
the happy pair had been congratulated
the assembled party rartosk OF q oounu-
full feast OF good things, prepared Tor
the occasion. The young couple Were
As happy as turtle-dores. anda Of . O'Clock
started on q bridal tour to Carson. the
groom occasionally repeating to himself
the beautiful oouplet from g lngomar'
the Barbarian I"
1.-TWO .ouls with bat . singie thought;
Two hearts that beat ~ one.
succon SPECIAL MxrrrSo.-A special
meeting Of the stockholders OF the Sue
cor Mill and Mining Company is OH
cialIy called in our advertising columns
to-day to take place at the ONCE OF the
oonpany in San Francisco January SOth,
10 decide upon a proposition to increase
the capital stock OF the company from
) i,iio, 900 to s3,l 900.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-12-26
FROM VICTORIA.
Terrible Marine Disaster and Loss
OF Life.

Verona, B. c., December 23.-The
British Colonist publishes the following
account Of q terrible marine disaster;
The bark, Edwin. Capt Hughes, with
lumber. from Utsalady to Adelaide in n
heavy gale of Cape Flattery was thrown
on her beam ends. The Capt's. wife and
two children and the Chinese Cook were
washed ossrbsard. Tho captain and
the rest on board got into the foretop
and elung there three days. They final
ly driftsd ashore and were taken TO Vic
toris BY the schooner Alert.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-12-26

Ju,r READ Tm,.-Heyman Brother have Just
opened . new furniture sore on the corner Of
b and Taylor streets. They offer thing
any house this tide OF San Francisco. They
keep constantly on hand . large stock Of farni:.
ture. bedding. carpets. erockery, gfass and
plated ware. Give them . call. deal
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-12-26
FROM GAN JOSE, CAL.
shoosisg Anray-A Very Hard Head.

SAN JOSE, CAL. December 25.-A
shooting affray occurred here at 4 P. N.
Floyd, keeper Of the Alamedsn Saloon,
on First street, corner Of Fountain alley,
became engaged in a quarrel with a man
who refused payment Of money claimed
TO be due him. Floyd finally drew a
pistol and shot the man. the ball striking
him In the back Of the head, but glanc-
ing sfrom tho skull. causing a slight
wound. Tho ball stuck a building across
the street, about two feet from q gentle-
and his wife who were passing
along. Both men were arrested. Floyd
was afterward released on his W recog-
nizancs, and tho wounded man was
locked up.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-12-26

Bus PorSrs. = LargssiIed. delicious bi
morsins Al Tom Hearon's eeiebtated Eating
stand, Palace saloon. Virginia City. Also oil
kinds Of hsh, sprng chicken. porter honss
steak, and everything else eraved By the inner
man. Hedron's dinner combinations are Q
marvel OF g~astrononls skin.l sell N
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-12-26

A regular semi-monthly meeting of
tho Pacific Coast Pioneers was held at
their hall on b street, Virginia, on
Thursday evening. President McMeans
being absent. Vice President Noyes Of
Gold Hill. occupied the chair.
New Member.
John s. Carroll OF Gold Hill. was bal
lo,sd for and unanimously elected q
member Of The Society. There were no
new applications for membership. Hon.
Thomas Fitch. whose name was pre-
sented at the last meeting by W. ID. G.
Gibson OF Gold Hill. was o ballcted
for, and every member voting. he was
unanimously elected an honorary men,
Der Of this Society.
De.asieaa.
Tho following extensive list OF valua-
bl. donations. received since last meet
ing. for the srea. cabinet Of the Society.
was read by W. Frank Stewart. Libra
rian Of the Society. This reading was.
in fact, a descriptive lecture. occupying
nearly half an hour. and was listened TO
with much interest by the entire assem-
blage:
Fine specimens OF geode chalcedony.
presented by A. VI. Cole.
Rich specimens OF copper and silver
ore. from the Paymastsr mine. Peavino
District. by +. q. Bishop.
Specimens OF petrifsd wood. asbestos
and tale, from Nevada county, Cal, by
Hon. James Phslan.
A beautiful specimen OF crystallized
cinnibar from the Redington mine, Nspa
county, Cal. by A. NJ. Cole.
A rare specimen Of radiate coral. and
n pair OF beautiful shells (orii Aryen.
tum) by W. Frank Stewart.
A large specimen OF carbonized wood.
from the Rock Island mine, American
Flai-200 foot levsl-by sx-Gov. Bias
del. This Mr.. Stewart said was found
in volcanic formation. and belonged to
the silurian period
A specimen OF coal. peculiarly marked
with strie Of gypsum, from Wyoming.
by ". @. Shields.
A 10, Of minerals. including sulphur
ret Of anthony. green stone. silicou'
limestone, catooha's VI ooPPser "a,.,
I've, e'RRrmho,S, AMI FL
Counties b, W. y. Stewart.
A beautiful specimen Of malachite,
from Railroad District. by A. J. Smith,
Fine specimens Of isinglass. by N. d,
Haynes, Elko.
Ancient Spanish coin. silver. dates
i77i and l776. by Benson Van Hagen,
A very handsome Pasihc Coast white
heron, stuffed. by Tinker & Sheppard.
Virginia City.
An old copy OF the mining laws Of
British Columbia. by George Bentley.
Ia, ~ o,a., CONNER coins ontland.