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Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-02-25

IHE DEAD ALIyE.-A. D. Piper, the
iEessdeht Of "a small party Of cOlonists,
VINO sailed Tor BoAvIa,In November, 1872,
ana VINO was reported to have been MUIR
aered by hostile indians, has been heard
nom within few days, the letter giving
the particulars Of his journey, and the
reasons for his long detention 1t ap.
pears that the party reached the river
Amazon IN safety, but there owing to
a lack OF sufficient capital, the major
NY OF the party abandoned the forma-
tlon OF co,ouy III Bolivia until
q more propitious opportunity presented
itself. Mr.. Piper however, remained,
ana having obtained small steamboat,
pushed his way inland, and penetrated a
country that ~ar SO far beyond the reach
OF CIVILIZATION thnt long time elapsed
before has expedition was heard from.
In July, 1878, news was received that lie
aud his party were massacred, and this
was believed by his wife and friends re-
siding III Boston. Mr.. Pipef's letter is
dated Labrle, December, 1873, and in it
he describes his trip up the River Purus
as the toughest journey he had ever
made. On his way up the stream, his
party left him At Labrie, and he had to
rely for assistance wholly upon his two
engineers and the guide, negro man
named Dan, except what assistance he
could get from the natives. Afterwards.
one OF the engineers abandoned him,
ana he was compelled to proceed with
the sole and OF the other and the negro.
He finally reached Hucaialy, where he
selected a site for n town. Here he
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-02-25

MURDER AT WADswoRTH. The usual
quiet town of Wadsworth has been rather
disturbed by the commission of one of
the most foul and cowardly murders on
record. 1t was committed on Saturday
evening last, and while we are sorry to
say that though the circumstances con.
nected with the affair which in course of
time must become public are by no
means credit to the victim, yet it was
a murdsrer's arm that had its fatal effect
AMI slew a good man without the slight
est cause or provocation, and in man
ner 50 cowardly that no one but a savage
might have been expected to be guilty.
The victim was j. II. Nichols, generally
known as Harvey Nichols, a teamster.
who was IN the room with a Mrs. Miller,
and while there, probably expecting the
entrance of an intruder from side door,
was shot through the back window, the
shot taking effect in his neck and killing
him Instantly. As usual, woman " is
the Cause Of the sacrifice, and that
Sreen-eyed monster y deprived the
murderer OF all sense of feeling, and he
killed man against whom he never had
the least untriendly feeling. There is
but one living witness to tell the full
particulars OF what transpired during
ilve or ten minutes in dark back room,
Immediately alter the shooting Deputy
Sheriff Joe. Allen arrested man named
Frank Rhetts on suspicion. Coroner
Stopher on being notified repaired to
Wadswovtb, and held an inquest over
the DO ly Of the deceased
The jury returned verdict to the
effect that deceased was about SO wears
old and native OF Iowa. So says the
Reno journal of Wednesday last.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-02-25

which they can instruct aud elevate them
selves and those who depend upon them.
Sunday is emphatically the poo. man S
day, and we cannot but regard any at
tempt to deprive him of 1t as most I'M
lustifiable concession to that ignoble and
groyelipg last OF gain which more thun
all other influences de.orms the present
age, and which more than all other in
tiuences retards the intellectual progress
of the American people. II We trace the
opposition to civil Sunday law back TO
Its true origin. it will be difficult to avoid
the conclusion that it arises from re
luctance to forego the possible pecuniary
advantages deriyable from the busin. IS
of the seventh day. That spirit is essen-
TALLY bad one, and it is the duty OF all
thinSinL men to combat il IN all possible
ways. An enlightened policy would be
such an one as would seek to make tie
poor mans Sunday brighter and pleas
anter tor him: which would provide for
his enjoyment parks and gardens, flow
ers and music, springng grass and flow
ing water, the contemplation of the won
ders and beauties of the fora and fauna
of many lands, the smoothing away for
at least that brief space, of some Of the
asperIties and coarseness which the hard
necessities OF his condition habitually
environ him with, We are no advocates
of theological straight jackets, Blne Laws
or asoetcisms of any kind. We do not
hold that piety consists in solemn faces,
religious veneration in the deprivation OF
pleasures. or morality in rigid and I'M
meaning ceremonies. But we do believe
that the tendency of the times is mis-
chievously and degrudingly utilitarian
that business is permitted to exact far
too much Of the time Of the present gem
Grafton; that the culture of the intellec-
tual and moral faculties is dangerously
subordina,ed to the passion for mere
acquisition; and that, therefore, the in
Huence of thinkers ought to be thrown
IN the direction OF increased regard for
aesthetic education, and increased incli-
nation for mental stimulants. Under a
truly enlightened condition of society,
Sunday would be made the most charm
ing and beautiful day of the seven. 1t
would be an occasion for free and famil-
lar intercourse, for innocent and emo
bling studies and pleasures, for the ex-
change OF those amenities which educate
the intelligence and refine the sentiments
for the cultivation Of wholesome tastes
and pure and worthy aspirations. 1t is
complained that the poor man gravitates
too naturally to the saloons, and that
too frequently he wastes his Sunday in
guzzling and card playing. That he does
so at present may very well be conceded,
for we take the fact to be strong argu-
ment on our side of the question. For,
If he does SO at present, it is because no
rational means of amusement are open
to him. Because it is made nohody's
business and nobody's care to lead him
to better things Because, perhaps,
he finds that he cannot obtain. in a
sermon which sends him TO sleep, the
recreation, the pleasure, the interest,
which he now seeks in the bottle and the
card-table. But no sensible man can
doubt that if the way were open to him
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-02-25

PANAMINT.-Reports from Panamint
District, Inyo county are Of the most en-
couraging character. As work progresses
on the Wyoming the ledge developes
very tlattering features, the ore assayipp
from $500 to 80, 800 per ton The Little
Chief also shows plenty of high grade
ore, some OF it giving as high as $4,000
per ton. John Copely, Superintendent
OF Stewards Wonder, reports very favor.
ably. He says he has found a good deal
of virgin silver in this mine. The silver
belt of the Pansmint mountains is des-
tined TO figure conspicuously in the min
ing history of California and pay large
tribute to the prosperity Of the State
Is. F. Stock Report. -s,
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-02-25

And in accordance with law and an order Of
the Board Of Directors, made on the 22d dsy
of December, 1873, so many shares OF each par.
sold at public auction, at the Office of the Com.
pany, Room No. Q, No. 400 California street
San Francisco, California, on Monday, the
23d day of February, 1874, at the hour
OF 8 O'Clock p. m. of said day, to pay said delin
quent assessment thereon, together with costs
of advertising and expenses OF the sale.
I. L. KIMBALL, Secretary.
ofhce-Room 2, No. 409 California street, san
Francisco Cal. f5.td
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The Democracy of Connecticut are
making desperate fight to secure the
Legislature of that State in the coming
election in order to secure the choice of
United States Senator. The De-
mocracy Of that State has had no Seua-
tor since the late Isaac Toucey. A cor
respondent of the New York Times,
writing from Hartford, says they will
contest every district where they have an
even show. Hon. VIM. II. Barnum, a
relative OF the great Snowman of that
name, now representing the Fourth Con-
gressional District in the House, will be
likely to carry of the Senatorial toga in
case the Democrats are successful.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-02-25

shore safely. Two hundred reached the
shore last night, and others. who wore
on another float, have been drifted TO tue
west shore by a change in the wind. so
that they can probably land easily. The
report that two men were drowned is uu.
true.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-02-25
DAILY RECORD
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY a5. 1874.

THE Guinness Office OF the PIocHE DAILY
RECORD will hereafter be in the Office of II. r.
Breakey, at Mchsel's cigar store, Main street.
Opposite Meadow Valley.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-02-25
U. s. PATENTS FOR
MINERAL LANDS.
8 lists waA nn
N. WESCOATT.

HAVING JUST RECEIVED THE APPOINT.
IL ment of U. 8. Deputy Mineral surveyor
for the District of Lincoln County, hereby gives
nctice to the owners Of mining claims and mil
prepared to execute the necessary surveys nv
CURED by law, for parties who may be DESTROYS
OF securing their claims by patent from the
Government. All the necessary Information as
% the requisite preliminary steps will be afford
Meadow Valley street, immediafelv be,o,x ,ba
Meadow Valley Dump House.
N.B:-Slr. Wescoatt will continue to give his
eering; mroast
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-02-25
Academic IN
DANSANTEA
j. t-rryM.
MESSRS. ELY IL PIOUA

MESSRS. ELY IL PIQUA
MOULD RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE To
w the Public that they have opened A
hrst.ciass Dancing Academy at Browns Hall.
CLASSES win form as follows For Ladies
and Children-From to o'clock p. IN. Mon.
days and Thursdays.
For CONTAMINATION to S O'Clock and from
~ to s''O o'clock p. In. Mondays and Thursdays.
~ Having thorough knowledge OF the Art
Terpsichore, Professor Piaua is prenared 10
teach all the most popular dances, including the
Lahciers, Polka, Union Medley, Portland Fancy,
Horse Guards and Waltz Quudrilles.
Advanced Pupils can here complete their
baIi-r9oih education, az no pains will be spared
to make all accomplished Dancers,
None but Scholars will be admitted TO the
Hall during school hours
FOR terms and particulars apply at the Hall
p. o. box 225. faio1tf'
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gew Ip-9au.
The nuhn & Hunt silver mining

Compan y. --LoeatioD of principal place OF
business. san Francisco Standardization
Of Works, Ely Mining District, Lincoln county,
Nevada. Notiee.-There are delinquent upon the
following described stock, on account Of assess
ment no. 81 levied on the ed day of Deem
Der, 1873, the several amounts set opposite the
names Of the respective shareholders, as fol-
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-02-25

The route from San Diego, California,
through Arizona to Meilla, New Mexico,
Is awarded to K. Evans and Mitchell, at
Soo,ooO per annum. Other bids ON it
range gradually from $4,000 up to
Sl98,0OO.
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Postponement.

The above sale is postponed until Monday,
March I'd, 1874, at the same hour and
place.
By order Of the Board Of Directors.
t. L. KIMBALL., Secretary.
Once: Room ., No. 4O9 California street san
Francisco. Cal. fo5.td
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-02-25

HE Democratic State Convention for
Oregon is called for the 18th Of March,
at Albany.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-02-25

A CONTRACT has been let for carrying
the mails between Phoebe and Salt Lake
for s27, 500.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-02-25
Geographic Dispatches
Eastern DISPATCHES.

SPECIAL To THE PIooHr DAILY Gsooet.
The New York herald., 1874-08-21
THE NEW CEMETERY AT WARDS ISLAND.

large number OF clergy and a full attendance
OF iaymen were present at the conservation OF the
Cathohc cemetery on Wards Island, about three
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Less than two
months ago Commissioners stephenson and
Lynch suggested the propriety OF setting apart
portion OF Wards Island ior the burial OF the
Ca thohc ana the Protestant dead, and, the Board
OF Health Offering no opposition, about two and
half acres were set aside for the purpose named.
Tnree-flths OF the ground were Laid on for the
Catholics, and twoffths for the Protestants. The
Protestant clergy dedicated their portion to the
purpose named month ago, and yesterday the
solemn ceremony OF consecratlng the portion set
apart Tor the Catholics performed. The cere-
mony was both solemn and impressive. Commits
sioners Lynch Stephenson and starr and Sccre-
tary II. j. Jackson, OF the Board OF Emigration,
and many other entlemen Of prominence attended
the ceremonies. Among the Catholic clergy pres
ent were Vicar General William QUINN, Rev.
Fathers Treanor, Keane, Price. Prachensky, Re-
sldcnt Chaplain Rey. i. Thorey. s. J,; Rev. +,
The New York herald., 1874-08-21
THE COMBATANYS QUIESCENT.
Beecher on His Travels, Moulton in His
Library and the Lawyers
Hard at Work.
THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE.
More Revelations from a
Relative.

No material changes are reported to-day IN the
Beecher- -Titon scandal. Interviews with the prin-
cipals, as well as with their legal representatives
and members OF the investigating Committee,
were sought, but without much avail The legal
representatives OF both parties have taken the
case in hand, and both are understood 10 be in
dustriously engaged IN preparing their respective
work.
Judge Morris has proved himself close.moLtned
counsel, and gives no information whatever con-
cernIng the plans which he has prepared or the
objects which he desires to achieve. He does not
deny the fact that associate counsel have been
engaged with him to prosecute the case or tnat
every endeavor win be used fully develop before
the Courts the mnutest details OF the subject.
Nor does he hesitate to say that when the facts
are fully presented the case, as made out by hts
Client with command very different criticisms to
those which have been elected from the testimony
before the investigating Committee.
Mr.. Beecher passed through Concord yesterday
morning rOlae TO the White Mount ans. THIS
would seem to indicate that his present work Is
done. He has gone abroad for rest
to be actively at work preparing tor the press q
report but 1t is not definitely asserted whether it
will published tomorrow or alter what is sup
posed to be the forthcoming statement Of Mr.
MOulton. 1t is by no means Improbable that some
thing VIII be SAID tonight at the usual Plymouth
prayer meeting winch WIN throw more or less light
upon the vexed question.
The New York herald., 1874-08-21
MOULTCN AT WORK.

Frank MOulton was called upon at his house.
In Remsen street, last evening by reporter.
but declined to be seen. He was engaged with
Theodore Tilton and the counsel Tor the latter,
Mr.. s B. Morris. in the preparation OF his
statement, which VIII be given to the press
to-day. Mr.. TiltOn has ceased WORK upon his
statement Tor the present He Is waiting to learn
the effect OF Franks second manifesto upon the
public mind before concluding the paper. Yester-
day the ex-editor of the Golden Age received an
otter from manager IN Pennsylvania agreeing to
pay him $4,000 II he would deliver fifty lectures
under his auspices The offer will be considered
at a iuture period.
THE CoMMIrPEE.
The committee OF Plymouth church investiga-
tors held meeting last evening and reviewed
the testimony which was prepared by Mr.
John Winslow. The evidence taken will be
laid before the churcn committee OF the whole
this evening" and the subcommittee will be dis
charged from further consideration VI the subject
The New York herald., 1874-08-21

Achard, Rev. George wielich, 8. J., and others:
The clergy met at the Cathohc Cnurcn AZ
wards Island. where procession OF tne
clergy and laymen was formed, which, ABOUT
haJI-past three o'c0ck proceeded to the cemetery,
where the solemn services OF conservation were
performed by Vicar General Quinn assisted Dy Rev.
Father keane and other preiates Of the churcn.
Rev. Father Keane chaned the ltany OF the
saints and Vicar General Quinn, in the absence OF
His Grace Archbishop McClOskey, blessed the
ground, after the usual form OF the Catnollc
Church. The new bury.ng ground is very conven-
ienty located on high ground, fronting the sound,
at considerable distance from the state Emigrant
Hospital and Refuge, and VIII serve the Institution
for burial purposes for twenty or thirty years
to come. Therefore the commissioners OF Enigra-
tion have been compelled, having no burial ground
OF their own to make arrangements with the
Commissioners OF Charities ana Correction 10 in
ter their emigrant dead in the pauper burial
ground IN the pauper cemetery at Harts Island.
The HERALD reporter IN his tour through the
island yesterday was much impressed with the
efficieDt conduct and general cleanliness OF the
institutions. Probably at no time within the his
tory OF the Board of Emigration has everything
appeared more satisfactory.
Already about forty Catholics have been inferred
In the new cemetery. The Commissioners have
wisely located the new cemetery nigh ground,
fully thirty feet above the level the water. and
as many as Six persons can be buried Ia the same
grave.
The New York herald., 1874-08-21
THE STATEMENT OF MIR. MOULTON.

1t Is understood that Mr. r. B. MoultOn during
his absence and since his recent return has been
busily occupied IN preparing statement which he
intends shall fully exonerate him from the charges
OF which he has been the subject. He declines
however, to give any information to members Of
the press to be interviewed. preferrlng to rely
solely upon the written testimony which he has so
long held in reserve. 1t Is not toreshadOwing too
much to say tnat he keenly feels the aspersions
upon his character that have been brulred in con-
nection with this AFFAIR, and that he Will take all
prudent steps necessary to defend himself.
Whether in 80 doing ne viii depart from his role Of
mutual friend" so far as to reveal the written
condolences OF Mr.. Beecher and Mrs. Tilton, Of
which ne is the keeper, remains to be seen.
The only In terestng new feature IN the case to-
day Is the following letter from Mr.. George II.
ReeCher
The New York herald., 1874-08-21
SCANDAL IN ILION.
Disclosures Concerning Prominent
Citizen.

The Herkimer n. " Democrat OF this weeks
issue says
lion is perversing. Much excitement exists
there account OF late disclosures concerning
prominent citizen ana churcnman. rhc story as
IL Is generally understood and told there. runs
about as follows This ''churchman'' married In
another country many years ago, a very hne lady.
They came TO Philadelphia and resded there hap.
PLY several years, and mad born TO them two chil-
dren. D0th now living, the older one young lady
seventeen years OF age. He tnep ruined hls wife's
sister, young girl then OF but fourteen years, and
eloped with her. A Ilion is noted as a rendezvous
for such persons they soon reached their destination
and have been residing there for the past several
years as man and wife. They have had born to
them three children, all living, since hts arrival In
Illon. He has been generally considered as a ''bad
man;' nevertheless ne has been made the recip-
lent OF many lavors and has had apd now has en-
ployment, where better men would not be trusted.
A few days ago the deserted vile OF his ''church-
man. and sister OF his paramour came TO Utica,
having found ner husbands Whereabouts. She
made known 10 her husband ner presence, and to
prominent citizens OF lion the circumstances con-
nected with her hfe. The husband was imme.
diatey charged with the crime and made no de-
NAL His wife remains in Utica. Her intent is not
known. As public Indignation there Is greatly
aroused probably the matter Will be fully !nvestl-
gated and the truth OF the report lerreted out.
The New York herald., 1874-08-21
THE INTERNATIONAL MATCH.
The Amateur Rifle Club and the Irish
Eight-The Names OF the Coming

The Amateur Rifle Club and the Irish
Eight-The Names OF the Coming
Rihemen.
A meeting OF the Executive Committee OF the
Amateur Rifle Club, and Of the team selected to
snOot against the 'Irsn eight" was held on
Wednesday at the Secretarys office. 1t was
decided that the team should practise to-
gether ever Wednesday and Saturday, firing
fifteen shots at 500, 900 and 1000 yards,
besides their private practice. The club
Will provide each one OF the team with 500 rounds
Of ammunition, and will also pay for their trans
portation. Messrs. Remington sons have offered
to supply without charge whatever cartridges may
be required by those OF the team who shall use
their rife, which will considerably reduce the ey-
penses OF the club. During the last four weeks the
members OF the club have raised $500 by subscrip-
ti0n among themselves TO provide for the expenses
OF the match
No decision has yet been made as to who shah
have the management OF the team Colonel Win
gate, who was originally contemplated for that
position. having found that his business engage
ments (which have already obliged him to give up
the idea OF shooting In the team would prevent
his beng able to attend to the matter during Sep
tember. 1t Is probable that Colonel Gildersleeve
will accept the position. In which case another
member VIII be added to the team to shoot in his
Az the following names have been sent over by
Major kLcech for entrance In the ALI Corners Matcn
OF the National Rife Association it is safe to pre-
snme that their team VIII he selected nom them
lucy aie 90 ioiioWs'-J baxncl. }. D. H3tnICOn.
P. Walker, Il. Johnson, W. Warehouse T. K.
Milncr, H. II. Foster, J. Wilson, J. Rigby and 7.
Doyle.
The Amatcur Club are particularly desirous OF
having 1t understood by their friends that the
difficulties OF long range shooting are great as
only to be overcome by long practice, aud that
although they have greatly improved In the short
time that they have been practising yet the thing
new and there Ia much to be learned that Il
Is unwse TO risk heavy bets upon their success, as
many are doing The average score per shot OF
the entire Irish team IN their former matches was
33-l00. which has so far only been equaed 10y the
very best shots OF the amateurs. Still shey hone
for the best, heavy as the odds are against .hcm,
aud are DAILY Improving.