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in the District, although it is well knowl
that many exist and there is a genera
belief that they will eventually prove /
great source Of wealth; it is the opinion
OF this meeting. viewing the heavy ex
pense of developing their riches, tha
the Government Of british Columbia
should offer substantial bonus of $50,
600 to the discoverer of a ledge viii,
shall be prospected to depth of 2O|
feet and shall be proven to be a we'll
paying ledge; and that another bonus o
$40. 900 should be offered to any perso,
or company who shall erect ten staml
quartz crushing mill near to such mine
Adopted unanimously. Hall made yer,
able speech in support of his resolution
pointing out the great benefits eventual
ly to be derived from such IN arrange
ment.
Monroe offered the following:
Resolved, That it affords us mucl
pleasure to congratulate our senio
Member, the Hon. Geo. A. Walkem, OF
his recent accession to the premiership
of this Province, and We desire to con
yey the assurance of the most unbound
ed confidence in his political integrity
It, was carried without one dissenting
voice. Wilson then read aloud the fol
lowing resolution condemning the &C
ton of the Post Office authorities, il
prohibiting the conveyance Of bullior
and gold dust in Her Majesty's nails
thereby causing loss to this District O.
SIS, 000 per annum, and also loss o.
revenue of $4,000 yearly, and directing
that our representative do all in his
power to obtain redress for our griev-
ances by placing them before the Pos
Office authorities, and also by taking
such action in Parliament as he shat
deem most suitable to obtain that re-
dress.
Thompson, taking it for granted that
on account of the ballot to day he would
be declared Representative from this
District, addressed the meeting, stating
that he would do the utmost to ob.air
the desired redress.
Fl. NJ. Ball, returning officer, declared
the result of the election for Represent
ative of Carlboo District in the House o.
Canada, as follows: Thompson, 1872
Walker, 40: giving Thompson majority
of 1875. Thompson leaves by express
today for Ottawa.
DoNEoN, March 37.-The Times cor
at Serrano's headquarters
that the loss in the battle be-
fore Bilboa, on Friday, was enormous
Rivera was mortally wounded, hearing
which the Nationals refused to give
quarter.
Steamer Meleva arrived off Suez or
Saturday. Arthur Lang and Jacot
Wainwright we're on board with the re-
mains Of Livingtone. The account oi
his death is as follows: He had suffered
from chronic dysentary for several
months, though well attended. He was
confined to his bed at Unallili and died
May 4th, 1873, after four days sickness
The remains were taken and dried in
the sun for IL day. Chief Kilumbo had
drums beaten and guns fred in respect
to his memory. The journey was com.
menced to Unjijomeba with the body OF
a bark coffin. Thence the remains were
carried to Zanzibar. The letters to
Stanley are in the possession of the
American consul at Zanzibar, and will
be delivered in person. All of Living
stones papers and discoveries, sealed
and addressed to the Secretary of State
are in possession of Arthur Lang.
SUsouEHANNA DEpoT, March 30. Pres
ident Clark met Committee of strik.
ers. but refused further concessions
The Company intend to start all trains
to-day under protection of military
The pay-master began paying the men
under the protection of the military al
noon The train was dispatched guard.
ed by 400 soldiers. The strike is prac.
tically over, no resistance being made tc
the movements of trains.
BAYoNNE. March 30.-Carlists in Junta
have received dispatch from Durango,
claiming that Carlists maintain theiI
positions near Bilboa, and have cut the
wires in rear of Serranos army
PARIS, March S0.-It is reported the
escape of Rochefort and Gronsett is con
irmed. A Melbourne dispatch to-day
says they with Goude Rouillierre and
six others had arrived al New Costerew
WASHINGTON, March 3O.-Ths House
Committee on Appropriations to-day
had under consideration Attorney Gen
aral Williams report relating to his de
icient $4,000 for expenses of the Unit.
ed States Courts. Deficiency bill will
be reached by the House Wednesday OF
Tuesday.
ST. LOUIS, March 3O.-The st. Loui.
passed an appropriation
Of $4,000, TO enable the Government
capture of outlaws in the western por-
lions of the Stata.
New YoRK, March 30.-The Trade
Unions here have united in an appeal to
labor organizations of the country to in
sist upon making 8 hours days labor,
and hold mass meetings on the 11th Of
May to express opinions to contract sys-
tenn on Government buildings.
San FRANcIsco, March 30.-Flour. ex-
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