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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-06-16
CHA.
Some weeks since Senator Carpenter,

Some weeks since Senator Carpenter, |
Of Wisconsin. introduced a resolution
into the Senate providing for according
belligeren, rights to the Cubans. AT the
Of its introduction the Senator
gave notice that he would call II up at an
carry day and urge its passage. We
have as yet seen no report Of any action
taken. or that II had come up for debate
In the Senate. Itis now nearly the end
OF the session. and in all probability 1t
cannot be adopted; yet 1t should be. For
nearly six years, in an island almost
within hailins distance Of our south
eastern coast. n conflict has been raging
between a people. born and reared there
on. AMI oppressed worse by far than
were the founders Of our Government
by England. and the most intolerant des-
potism existing. In barbarity. the
struggle OF Spaid with the Cuban pat
tnots has never been cxcelled. not even
by our earlier or later Indian wars. The
fortunes Of the Inquisition have been
reproduced. aud cold-blooded murder
has been substituted for pardon and
parole. Al rules OF modern warfare,
adopted by civilized nations, have been
violated. rampledinsnltinely under foot.
and massacrcs have succeeded clemency
and justice. II seems rs though this had
been going on long enough. II bravery,
resistance TO oppression, ~self-sacriics
and patriotic zeal are entitled to consid'
Grafton and approval. the Cubans should
he aided by the moral. IL not physical
support Of our Government. II brutal
ity., barbarity and murder are odious
and reprehensible, the Spanish Govern
ment should be condemned and hinder
ell from longer insulting and tyrannizing
over her dependencies on this side the
Atlantic. The experiment Of self-gov-
eminent has been tried in Spain. Our
Government. jealous for the spread Of
Republicanism, has hesitated TO inter
fere between that nation and her colony,
not that the Cubans were undeserying
aid. but because it was our policy to as
sist in the establishment Of n Republic
in Europe. The experiment has thus
far been u failure. Spain is ruled by
her nbble. She has no policy-no
status. The " shirtless'' Of Madrid. the
same communistic elements which have
80 often made the streets OF Paris and
Marseilles run red with blood. hold
sway in Spain and mock at laws rs well
~ at liberty. which il not license. And
Spain. thus ruled. can never bring back
Cuba TO allegiance. Nor should she.
Respect for such putatiyc mother does
not now exist, nor can it be rekindled
in the Cuban heart. The wal OF Spain
with Cuba is to-day a war OF races,
bloody. barbarous and tendingonly to ex-
termination. Humanity. progress, Chris
;ianity and civilization unite to demand
that il shall cease. This nation owes
both to itself and to the age a duty.
That duty is to keep the peace this side
Of the Atlantic, protect all peoples
struggling for the Unborn right Of self
government. and to advance the cause
Of universal freedom. Cuba should BE-
free, andwe should help her to achieve
the independence for which her people
have 80 long contended.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-06-16

DEyouSo and Napthaly are again be-
fore the people Of San Francisco the
one in the role Of assassin and the
other in his f%avorite character of mar
tyr. Napthaly says DeYoung drew u
pistol on him. DeYoung denies 1t.
Probably three-fourths OF the people OF
San Francisco would not regret tolearn
that DeYoung had shot Napthaly and
afterward committed suicide. They both
need a little Of Mrs. winslow's syrup or
a room in the County Jail. Since writ
ing the above tho telegraph informs US
that DeYoung made another effort to
kill Napthaly to-day, and hi, a boy in
the leg. Our remarks above, therefore,
apply with increased force.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-06-16
The SCISSORS Editor.

Some people estimate tho ability OF a
newspaper and the talent OF its editor
by the quantity Of original matter. II
Is comparatively an easy task for a frothy
writer to pour out daily IA column OF
words-words upon any and all subjects.
His ideas may fow in one weak, washy.
everlasting flood. and the command OF
his language may enable him to string
them together like punches Of onions.
and yet his paper may be a meagre and
pool concern. Indeed. the mere writing
part Of editing q paper is but a small
portion Of the work. The care, the time
employed in selecting Is far more i'm
portant, aud the tact Of q good editor Is
better shown by his selections than any.
thing else ; and that, we know, Is half
the battle. But, as we have said, IN
editor ought to be estimated, and his
labor understood and appreciated by the
general conduct Of his pper--its tone,
its uniform, consistent course, Its aims,
its management, its dignity. and its
propriety. To preserve these M they
should be preserved Is enough to occupy
fully the time and attention OF any man
II to this be added the general super
vision Of the newspaper establishment,
which most editors have to encounter,
the wonder is how they find time 10
write ut all. -Chiodgo hter-Ocedn.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-06-16

Or all States afflicted by carpct-bae
supremacy South Carolina has Jared the
worst. Bankrupted and disheartened.
her people gloomily remember performer
greatness. With taxation amounting to
virtual c~onfscation, with offices filed by
swindlers and incapablcs, and ruled by a
majority as ignorant as ycnal, her con-
dition is indeed pitiablc. correspond
ent Of a Now York paper, writing from
Charleston. says that South Carolina
has more criminals in Office than any
other State. and that official records
show that one-third Of the persons hold
ing minor positions have been indicted
for otfcnscs during their term Of office;
and a much larger proportion for Of
lenses committed prior To election or APP
pointment. In Charleston county nearly
every State officer. from the highest to
the lowest, has been charged. and many
convicted OF one or more offenses.
Among those accused Of swindling and
perjury is Cain. colored Congressman
at-large. against whom the specifications
are very damaging. Ought not the
United States 10 guarantee q republican
form Of government To South Carolina?
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-06-16

A SEw decree. eminently typical of
Spanish rule in Cuba, has just been put
forth by Captain General Coneha. 1t
enacts that no property, the confsca-
ton Of which has been annulled by the
Spanish Governor, shall BE- restored to
its original owner until two years after
the revolution shall have been suppress
ed. In other words, il ordains tina,
property shall be indefinitely withheld
from people who. by Judgment Of even
Spaniar,ls in Cuba, are declared inno-
cent of any political offence. In the
category Of innocent victims to this tyr
a%nical, illogical, and absurd cdict are
many American citizens; and Mr.. Fish.
whose attention has been called to the
matter. declares that he sees no Just
aus for interference by Govern
mCnt.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-06-16
BUNCO,IBE.

Congress sometimes passes buncombe
resolutions. 1t did so yesterday. After
refusing to appropriate $50, 900 to try
the experiment Of civil service reform
another year and adopting an amend.
ment by Butler giving discharged SOL
diers and sailors and their dependent
relatives the preference in official APP
pointments-which is in itself buncombe
the following was adopted "And 1t
shall be the duty Of officers OF the En-
executive Departments at Washington
to prescribe and publish rules for ascer-
tanning the qualifications Of applicants
for appointments al their disposal or made
under their authority, and 10 make such
appointments only from candidates who
have qualifications Of honesty, efficiency
and fidelity, and not as rewards Of mere
party zeal, giving preference only to
those who have the additional quail
fcations Of honorable record in the mil
itary or naval service Of the United
States. or widow. wife. daughter, sister,
or mother Of such soldier or sailor; and
it shall be his further duty to make such
appointments Us equitably as possible
from qualified candidates presenting
themselves from the several Congress
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-06-16

Tux Elko LadpsHdAi, speaking OF the
Gubernatorial contest. thinks that Gov.
Bradley will undoubtedly he the Moses
who will leal the hosts Of the " unter-
riied' to v~ictory-or defeat. Things
in the Democratic camp appear very
considerably mixed. Ellis and MeBeth
are likely to make it warm for Bradley,
and for that matter for each other. The
bubpsndeEd comedies with the Reno
,bt1a! that the Democracy cannot
afford TO nominate Ellis for Governor"
We don't know anything about that.
Both arc clever gentlemen. but neither
will h. elected. A Republican will issue
commissions I o Notarics Public and sign
mr. veto laws for Nevada after January
LIST. proximo. Al least vi think so.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-06-16

PEor. Gro. NJ. Mowm,r has patent
cd his mica blasting powder. It is II
composition which can he used as an
explosive, in the smallest firearms or in
the largest cannon. and is now exclu-
sively at the Hospital tunnel. II is
among the most powerful Of explosives,
and perhaps the least dangerous Of any.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-06-16

A PnrLADELrHiA broker, worth at one
time a quarter Of a million dollars is
now peddling books for a livelihood.
He derives his largest income from n
thrilling brochure entitled "a pro-
gramme OF the Philadelphia Centen.
NAL Persons whom he importunes
to buy a copy promptly knock him
down, and he recover from five to ten
dollars from each Of them in action for
assault and battery.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-06-16

TuE Carson Tribune says that Messrs'
Winston & Downer, proprietors OF the
Carson Race Track. have concluded to
have three days nces on the I'd, 81. and
4th Of July. The first day there will he
n running race. second day n trotting
race, and a running race on the last day.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-06-16

al ELL you," said a Wisconsin man
to a neighbor next morning aft. burr
ing his wife, "when I came to get into
bed. and lay thar, and not hearing Luz
cinda jawing around for an hour and n
half. 1t just made me feel as II I'd moved
into u strange country"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-06-16

The most indignant man in Pittsburr
is the saloon-keeper who had an order to
serve lO2 meals TO the crusaders in the
Jail. They were not put in jail. and he
wants to know how much longer the
sidewalks are TO be obstructed.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-06-16

OwrNo to the non-arrival Of the train
from Reno, caused by a fire on the Cen
trail Pacific Railroad ut Emigrant Gap,
we arc without our usual supply OF ex-
changes, and asa consequence have no
State and coast news items ave those
which appear in the Geographic columns.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-06-16

ovER in California stylish young men
are known by the length Of the alligator
boots they wear. A young man who
really cares about his looks al boots
tw~enty-nine inches long. The fashion
has come over the mountains, but we
haven't it 80 badly over here. Eighteen
inches is fair length for our "bloods.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-06-16

ALpncrt says Of the Cambridge peo-
pie: "They are very pleasant, very in
tellectual, very delightful, and they como
to see you and talk like so many books;
but when You approach them socially.
they all climb into their genealogical
trees as though they were frightened"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-06-16
Deaths.

Deaths.
BIANOND-In Virginia City. June 10. Ellen,
wife OF Thomas Diamond. aged 81 ycar.
THE funeral win take place 10. morrow Cwed.
nesdsy) at l o'clock. rom Mr.. Diamonds res.
idence. ons door north OF Piper's building. =
street. Virginia City. Friends and aequain.
tances are respectfully invited to attend.1
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-06-16

Miss ADELAIDE MILLER. the Hawaiian
Nilsson, " is in San Francisco.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-06-16
MASS MEETING.

THE CITIZENS OF STOREY COUNTY
. are requested to meet at the Ceurt. bouse.
on THURSDAY EVENING, June 18Th, a !
o'clock sharp, for the purpose OF receiving The
repot their .:reeutlve Committee, and aieo
10 further complete the arrangenents for the
by order OF
J.C Q. CURRIE, President.
7: A. STEPHENS. Secretary.
Virginia City, June Is, 1874. luis I'd
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-07-23
'.Did she tell you that?" inquired the

major. e ~- - .--..--o i'4es; and she said you were a conceit- ed man, and she was afraid every day you'd d propose, because she would have the trouble of refusing you. Inever told her all you said to me down at Rosewood. Silly that l was ever to believe in a ma. jorl''
 Did pique and chagrin at the intelligence that he had received prompt the majors next impluse? Or did his better angel whisper to him that dinner of herbs with this little woman who really loved him, and for whom he was conscious of a feeling so nearly akin to that passion as he was capable of experiencing, would be better than more splendid repast with her to whom he was indifferent? Bitterly would he have derived such an idea from another; bitterly that morning would he have laughed at the thought of his pre- sent conduct. But few men act up to their principles; and 1t was with ring of gen. ulne feeling in his voice that he sat down by Patty's side and said-but we will not write the words; they were greatly devoid of that artistic fuency which generally distinguished the majors utterance to the fair sex; but to Patty they sounded like flowing honey:
 'And you really will-and you're not sorry for what has happened?"
 ''Well, said the major, looking down into her eyes. which gazed up through her tears, glistening with mingled light and tear-drops, "perhaps 1t wasn't such an unfortunate mistake, after all!'
 Would you be surprised to hear that the major makes a capital husband? He lives ill an atmosphere of spuds and steam-plows, cattle and country magis- tracy, and when on, some Summers eve, tho cloud-compelling cigar being lighted, he lies upon his lawn, and sec his young barbarians all at play, ho really does not look unhappy.
 Sometimes young lady, who is getting older. comes to see Mrs. Maioribanks and the children. She it is who has given Fred his pony, and Maurice his terrier. She is still unmarried, and intends to con- tinue so.
 ''And yet always thought you would marry some time or other;" said Patty to her visitor, as the major passes the win dow. "And know some one that thought so. too, at least at one time.''
 ''Ah, my dear.' says Diana, with Q slight, comical curl of her lip, ''that was the majors mistake"
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-07-23
NEW MILFORD. July IA. 1874.

The ladies Temperance Union was or ganized in New Milford, March IT, 1874. A petition was drawn up and signed by over 800 ladies and more than $50 gentle men, and was presented to the dealers in spirituous liquors, respectfully request ing them to cease the traffic. A commit tee of ladies visited the dealers in intoxi- eating liquors two or threo times during the spring at their saloons and places of business and personally asked them to discontinue the business. The dealers treated them politely, but gave them very little encouragement. The ladies (noth- ing daunted held their meetings weekly, and presented their petitions at the throne of Divine grace, feeling confident that Gods promises would not fail, ''that where two or three were agreed as touch ing one thing. their petitions would be answered"
 Subsequently town meeting was call ed, and on the 27th day of June vote was passed instructing the selectmen not to recommend any applications for li- cense. The ladies, over sixty in number, held prayer meeting at the same hour in the chapel near by, confidently trust ing God, and firmly believing that the right would prevail. The consequence was, that the answer to their prayers came direct, for before the meeting was closed the announcement was made that the vote was passed by sixty-fve major ity.
 On that day there were nine appica- tions on file at the town clerks office, where they must remain for two weeks. In two cases the time expired on the day the vote was passed, and two of the se- lectment signed the recommendations, on the same day. The third selectman re- fused to sign the recommendations for licenses, and his name will ever be held in high esteem for his boldness and honesty in the temperance cause.
 The board of County Commissioners met at Litchfeld July 3d, and the dealers applied to them for their licenses. A re- monstrance was presented to the commis- sioners by committee from the l.. T. U. and citizens, against the granting of h- censes to the applicants. The commis- sioners refused to grant them licenses for the reason that they had been selling in violation of the law, and on the Sabbath, for nearly nine months without licenses, and therefore were not suitable persons to to be lisensed, and therefore the Ladies Temperance Union adopted the following resolution. '"That the commissioners of Litchfield county will ever be held in grateful remembrance by the Lades Tem- perance Union, and entitled to the grati- tude of the citizens of New Milford fo, their righteous judgment"
 If an effort should be made hereafter to repeal tho vote of. the town, let every cleo. tor come to the meeting and, trusting in God, vote for the right.
 The gentlemen have organized society for the promotion of good order and have pledged themselves to execute the law, and money has already been raised for that purpose. and we earnestly hope that the dark shame of Intemperance vhicl has so long rested upon the town of New Milford may be efectually wiped out.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-07-23

we shall soon see state of things, when, if I may adopt the language of Rogers
 and Sismondi, Americans will not tamely acquiesce in wrongs done to woman in her work, or employers dare to offer unjust
 terms; when woman, free and bold in her sef-respect and the support of the com munity, shall labor, if she must labor, the equal partner of man, not his slave and
 drudge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-07-23

If you see a policeman aim at a dog. Ftry to get near the dog. cogsnlS'a
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-07-23

A clergyman of Clarinda was away from homo when the crusade began. He re- turned in the evening, and saw his wife standing at the bar of 3 saloon, singing as loud as she could. He supposed she was drunk, and entering the saloon, the tears rolling down his face. he said: Come home, wife, you have ruined me- drunk -drunk-drunk." 4gIg
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-07-23
$1O,OOO.

$lO,OOO.
 MT. J. W. Addis, the collector, has levied upon and will sell at public auc- tion, on Saturday, July 18th, at o'clock p. m., two single harnesses and one wheelbarrow, the property of Frederick H. Camp, to satisfy claim for town and other taxes on list of 1872. X.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-07-23
The following communications reached us to late for insertion last week:
 New Milford.

The iron front 10 the first story of the new block has been put up. the past week. and presents fine appearance. the rear wall of the second story is fast ap- preaching completion. The block Is to be finished abOut Sept. 1st. Tine liquor saloons still continue to hold fire, no liquor being sold at pres ent. There is some talk of calling anoth- CT meeting soon to try by vote to nave the selectmen grant licenses. A large swarm of bees was seen. re- gently, on Mir. Geo. Benedicts house and another on MT. T. Soule's house waiting for the queen bee to furnish hive or hollow tree for their reception. The work of laying the concrete walk on the east side of South Main street has commenced. This has long been needed and together with the late grading inn provements advances the value of the prop erty on. .that street to quite an extent. Mr. M. Beach has raised the walk ill front of his store. Mir. D. Marsh is also having walks laid in front of and around his house..
 The select school 'lately under the charge of Miss M. A. Beach has closed and the school house has been sold to Mrs. Newton who intends raising 1t one story and converting it into dwelling house. Miss Beach has taught there sev- en terms, was liked by all her scholars and no doubt was sorry to give up her school. Perhaps she would not, had it not been for higher motives in which. all her friends rejoice.
 Summer boarders arc not very plenty in this place at present and there are no signs of any.
 The park of the V. I. A. is being moved and looks fine and as well as any park in the country towns in this state.
 The match games of croquet are on the gain, and we are requested to say that there is prospects of several matches being made.
 A meeting of the Fire Association was held on Saturday evening at the companys engine house to vote on the question of amendment to the charter. made by the present legislature, and to see whether they would except the amendment. The question was voted up on and the vote stood 22 yeas and 20 nays. The next meeting will be called soon to sec whether the company will become
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-07-23
E.E. COOK. 3. D. s.

(draaaaas of tho Pennsylvania Dental College) haa taken the Oaiee formerly occupied by l.. M. Johnson. Denaist, where he May Do found nt all Fea20nAhaa honrR
 P4xtieulAr attention paid to filling and presery- sna tha natural saeth Chfldreu'e teeth reeulat- sa Ether and Kilrona Oxide tor Laughing Gas) gfsea Tor the painless extraction of teeth. Arti- AeaAi plates cf all kinda. made and warranted. Omiee ever Beckwith's Drug Store,
 :SHoh Nrsst. Liichaeld C0aa.
 .a1eA 59H
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-07-23

The New York World is excited about the Democrats of Maine. It says sadly and solemnly in double-leaded type: "God grant them speedy victory" Where to another Democratic editor responds in the following unfeeiing strain: ''Now, our opinion is that God is not going to bother much with this Falls campaign in Maine, and that the victory is in the hands of Jim Blaine
The New York herald., 1874-09-19
SUICIDE OF A PAMIsHINa VETERAN.

very sad case OF suicide was brought to the
attention OF Coroner Jones, OF Brooklyn, yester-
day. The victim was q man about nfty-eight
years OF age, named James Reese, laborer by
occupation and native OF Germany. He resided
IN small two story and attic frame house. No. 245
Sixteenth street, Gowanus. 1t appears that Reese,
who buried his vile about year ago, had until
recently been living with an unfortunate woman,
and failed to exert himself to obtain employment,
squanderng meanwhile his earnings, the ac-
cumulation OF years. which ne had mad In a saw
ings bank. AS soon as his money had been ex-
pended hts paramour took her departure. and the
wretched man ntfrom bad to worse. He disposed
OF his clothes and effects until hunger stared his
children and himself in the face. Then he shrunk
from further eXertion by taking his own life.
Reese took an Enfield rife, one which he mad car
ried Tor three years in the Union army during the
war, at an early hour yesterday morning, and,
loading 1t with slugs, lay down upon his pallet,
placing the muzzle OF the piece in his mouth With
his toe he pulled the trigger OF the weapon. and
the deadly charge passed through the top Of his
head. The inquest over the body will be held to-
daV.