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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-07-06

the ancient and honorable society OF
Thumpers extend, originating, in fact,
far back into the primeval ages, and
had the majority of the colonies been
composed of Thumpers when the IN
vading foe first landed upon our soil,
they would have, like the Greeks OF
old. folded their tents and stolen gently
away, where then would the Fourth OF
July and the American eagle have been!
Echo answers where
And, as the venerable institution
which l have the distinguished honor
to represent is as broad as the uni
verse and imperishable as time itself, l
have no hesitation in recommending
its principles for universal adoption.
Based as it is upon the philanthropic
principle of "Free Lunch" we date
our origin back to that historic event
when Jonah swallowed the whale. This
was the first free lunch on record. And
l proclaim the fact, and would that my
voice could be heard beyond the mar
gin of yon setting sun, that empires
may rise and fall, cities may crumble
and decay, the moon turn to green
cheese. and honesty to politics but as
long as free lunches exist the ancient
order of Thumpers will be in your
midst.
Leaving these historic scenes, We
pass along down to the time when
Moses made his hasty transit through
the Red Sea, and we find that in the
Declaration of Independence, which the
best men in the land Endorsed, and
on which Hancock cut flourish, and
the venerable Hopkins traced his name
with trembling hand, as if in a nitro
glycerine explosion, that we are all
guaranteed the inalienable right of the
persuit of happiness. Yes, fellow
Thumpers, you have the right to per-
sue happiness. and there is no rea-
son why you should not attain it, in
q land where lager beer is bit drink
and chewing gum fifteen cents per
pound. And rising now above the pre-
deliction of party or partisan politics,
| say in veneration to the American
Eagle; in honor to the signers of the Dec
laration of Independence; in prayer for
the perpetuation of our free institu-
tons, and in respect to the ancient and
honorable band of Thumpers, that We
should proclaim to the freemen of Am
erica that free lunch " is the basis OF
our Government. And now as the re-
ward of the virtues of our race,
and especially that of the society of
Thumpers, rejoice as
We gaze beyond a thousand walls.
And see all flags unfurled.
We see the glorious stars and stripes
Wave proudly DER the world.
We hear q shout from shore to shore
That startles land and Sea,
We hear the harmless Thumpers roar
The lunch, the lunch is free 10
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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-07-06

A NEW WORK is soon to be published
concerning Lord Byron and his Dulci-
nea the Countess Guiccioli, in which
very favorable things will be told of
this loving couple. Meantime the noble
Lord awaits the pleasure of Judge Neil
SON and holds himself entirely at the
disposition of the Brooklyn court,
while posting Fullerton in regard to
the infamous charge of incest leveled
against him by the Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher's sister.
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7 EL Z CIR A p Ill G .
DISPATCHES
ESPECIAL TO THE SILVER STATE.

New YORK, July 5.
The celebration here and in Brook
lyn to-day was the most enthusiastic
for years. At sunrise French frigate
in the harbor fired salute, which was
replied to from various forts.
This afternoon collision occurred
on the south side of the railroad near
Rockaway, between two passenger
trains. Ten persons were killed and
about twenty-seven injured. Both
trains were completely wrecked.
LATER-The New York evening train
to Rockaway was on time. The Presi-
dent of the line disappeared as soon as
the accident occurred. He was badly
frightened. The engineer and firemen
of one train saved themselves by jump
ing from the engine. The trains were
excursion trains and crowded with pas
sengers. Two of the men killed were
sitting beside their wives and children
who escaped. A new time table was
published to-day, which probably may
account for the sad accident. Many of
the wounded were left on the spot
others were carried to the nearest hotels
and residences.
LONG BRANCH, June 5.
President Grant attended the races
here to-day. At the close he held an
informal reception. A large number of
persons present shook hands with him
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-07-06

The two hundreth anniversary of the
attack on Swanzey. Massachusetts,, by
the Indian Chief King Philip, at the
opening of his war ON the New Eng
land colonies, was celebrated in that
ancient village on the 22d instant.
Governor CASTOR of Massachusetts,
and Governor Lippitt of Rhode Island,
were among the distinguished guests
present, and the assemblage was large
and enthusiastic.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-07-06

APAR1s journal reports that recently
in the Butte-aux-C Cables, one, of the
poorest quarters of that city, human
baby monkey was born, with an or
binary boys face, long tail, and con-
siderable hair on its body. The father
of the beast, a workman, got wrathy
over the birth, and Immediately left his
home with a visable prospect of going
crazy; his wife, its mother, was very
much cast down because it was born
with upper and lower teeth. and she
was therefore unable to wet nurse it.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-07-06

The Austin keveille entered upon
its twelfth year and twenty second vol
ume on July LIST. The Reveille seemed
to have overlooked the anniversary of
its birthday, at the time as it did not
notice the event until two days after
wards, but it does not overlook any,
thing of interest to Austin or Lander
county, and may it live to celebrate
its centennial.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-07-06

laration of Independence was one of
great magnificence. The marble hall
and banaueting room were beautifully
decorated, and were crowded with
brilliant assemblage. Both Americans
and English at the dinner that followed
gave patriotic and courteous toasts, and
were answered by Schenk, Firmen and
Morse.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-07-06

Mrs. MARY A. BRALEY, of Rochester,
N. H.. widow of Captain Samuel Braley,
laid one of her arms on chopping
block, seized an ak and deliberately
chopped her arm nearly off in three
places.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-07-06

The Duchesse d Otrante has just died
in Paris at very advanced age. She
had long been widow, and with her
expires the title which Napoleon con-
ferred on his celebrated Police Minister
Fouche, who, educated monk, died in
possession of a ducal coronet. The
letters patent raising him to the highest
rank in the peerage were signed by
Napoleon at Schoubrunn on the 18th
of August, 1909; the dukedoms of
Feltre, Gazette, Bassano, Galore, and
Mass were created at the same time.
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LONDON, June S.
The festival given By the Americans
at the Crystal Palace this evening cele-
brated the Goth anniversary of the Dec.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-07-06

ONE of the proprietors of the alpaca
factory in Chautauqua county, New
York, having been presented with
pair of fine Angora goats, attempted
the remarkable feat of taking the
feeces from their backs and making a
fashionable dress of the wool, between
sun and sun. Operations were COM
menced at sunrise, and at an early hour
in the afternoon the goods were ready
for the dressmakers. Four ladies then
made the dress, complete in every par
ticular, and ready for wearing atsunset.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-07-06

HNHE UNDERSIGNED ANNOUNCE, he
his many friends and customers u nssrs
has again returned to his old quarters. 'eSate
he will be ever found ready to accomtn.s rsis
from a Dopghnus TO- the finest Wedding ss''
my6 I'm Il. W. hIe
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-03

4 DECISION OF INTEREST TO BANKERs.-The
decision rendered by the Supreme Court
yesterday in the case Of the Third Natiooal
Bank Us. Allen, Copp g. Nesbit will be of TO-
tere,t to the commercial public. The record
of the case shows that Thomas Rhodes &
Co., business firm, kept their accounts
with the plaintiffs, and that they drew q
check on it for $50 payable to stranger.
On the same day stranger, representing
himself to be in the employ OF Rhodes &,
Co., negotiated with the defendants for a
quantity OF gold to be paid for in currebcy.
During the day the stranger called again,
presented what Furported TO be check of
Rhodes & Co., payable to the defendants, for
the exact amount agreed on for the gold-to
wit S36S.3S-and received the GOLD.
The next day it was discovered that the
check had been altered by substituting
S36S IS for $40. The discovery was made
by the plaintiff after the chick had been
paid, and notice of the forgery was immedi-
ately given to the defendants by the.plaintiff.
The defendants refusing to refund the
amount Of the forged check, suit for recove.
nv was instituted in the circuit court, where
judgment was rendered for the plaintiff.
rbe. case was then appealed to the Supreme
Court, where the judgment OF the special
term was affirmed. *.s'.t' -
The opinion rendered in the case states
that it seems to be we'll settled that money
erroneouly paid or allowed under mutual
ignorance or mistake Of facts may be re-
covered tack. 1t is important, however,
that in cases Of character similar to the one
under consideration notice Of the facts
be given 10 the opposing party within rea-
sonable time st. Louis Times, March 3Oth.
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MISCELLANEOUS,

Rev. CIaudius r. Hanes, the successor of
Bishop Wingfeld, is expected to reach here
tomorrow to assume pastoral charge OF s..
Paul's church.
An interesting revival is in progress at the
High. Street Methodist Episcopal church, of
which Rev. W. G.. Lumpkiu is pastor. Last
night there were five conversions and some
twenty or twenty-five penitents.
Hon. J. L. Marye arrived in the city this
afternoon.
The Literary Association was the recipi.
emf, two or three days ago, of some sixty.
odd volumes of public documents, sent by
Congressman S,owell. They will fill large
case, but will probably have few readers.
Rev. K. Fl. Mullen, Of Richmond, is an
nounced 10 preach Sunday morning and eve.
ming at the Ettrick Methodist church.
The proposition to establish Grange bank
in Petersburg seems to have been abandoned
for the present. The matter was tabled in
the Grange meeting last night.
The Council last night paid off the indebt-
cdness of the Relief Association, and appro-
plialcd $500 to erect Il fountain on Poplar
Lawn. At an adjourned meeting Of the
Council 10 be held on the 10th instant the
lcense-tax for the ensuing year will be fixed.
The chairman Of the Finance Committee
makes the gratifying announcement that the
city has met all of its obligations promptly,
paid all the coupons that have fallen due, and
has money enough in the treasury to pay
those which fall due this week.
ROBIN HOOP.
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P AID n E A r L Y
S4OO!! q.
JANUARY 2, 1875.

JANUARY 2, 1875.
n. r. Sereas. ESQ.,:
Dear Sir,-When about SIX months old was
yaccinateJ. The parties who were Vaccinated from
the same virus died from the humor. The humor
spread over ME to such an extent that was rolled
In bran to prevent me from scratching my person
The disease finally settled in my head. remained
in this condition about twenty years, r ubled all
the time with sores breaking in my head and dis
charging corruption from my ear. At this timea
small kernel appeared on my neck. gradually In
creasipg In size until tumor formed OF such I'm
merse size could see it by turning my eyes down
ward. All this time was taking various remedies
for my blood without any sub-tanial benefit
then went TO a prominent phy stefan In Boston,
who, during his treatment OF SIX months, Ianctd
the tumor eight times, which cost me nearly S40O.
This left me with rough, aggTavated sore, without
at all diminishing the siz, Ur The tumor, ana III
Stefan In Natick, who, after considerable time, sue
ceeded In healirg the sore without reducing me
Size. A this point commenced TO use YEGE
TINE, through the earnest persuasion oI R
experienced wonderful sensations. MY Whole oOoy
seemed to be undergoing u radical cnange unlll,
fioaJly the tumor broke and discharged frleh'fuf
quantities. From this time 1t decreased in Size I'M
Ill the bunch disappeared but my neck stu Tears
the ugly scars OF the sore ana lance. am now
healhy ana strong, and able to work every day,
will also mention that have been an acute SUI
ferer from inh1mmat0ry rheumatism ever SINCE
can remember until commencing the use OF V EGE-
TINE. when almost Immediately sll rheumatic
purpose of benefting other suffering humanity,
and YOU will confer favor by giving u as much
publicity as thought proper: Very gratefully;
". Nj. SAVELS, Ashland, Mass.
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weather Report.

WASHINGTON, April 2.-For New England
and the Middle States, local rains followed
by partly cloudy and cooler weather, south.
erly to westerly winds, and stationary or
rising barometer.
For the South Atlantic States, light rain,
with cooler weather, north to west winds,
and rising barometer.
For the Gulf States, generally clear and
warmer weather, easterly to soutberly winds
during Saturday, and rising followed by
falling barometer east of Texas.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, Lake
region, and thence southwark to the Lower
Missouri Valley, partly cloudy and warmer
weather, southwest to southeast winds, and
stationary or falling barometer, followed BY
rains near Lake Superior and in the Upper
Mississippi Valley.
The Arkansas, Ohio, Allegheny, and the
Lower Mississippi rivers will continue to
rise
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From Caroline county.

MERRILL's STORE, april 2, 1915.
We are having beautiful weather now,
after q long and tedious winter. and the farm:
ers hail it with joy, going to work with a
vim, as they are rather behlndhand, owing
to repeated spells Of cold, bad weather.
Wheat is improving and looks tolerably well
now-better than was expected some time
ago.
A considerable amount of fencing has been
done in the neighborhood lately, which i'm
proves the looks of the country very much.
a Sunday school was organized last sun.
day at County.Line Baptist church, with
Captain G. T. Smith as superintendent. The
school numbered only sixty 6vt-a small! be-
ginning for County-Line, but as it Is gene
rally large and fourisbing school we have
no doubt but that it will soon be as large as
ever. Rev. G. r. Dickinson, their pastor,
breaches only once month. -----
They expect to open Sunday school at
Rehoboth Methodist Episcopal church on
next Sunday. Their numbers are not so
large, bat they had quite an interesting
school last year as we'll as the year before.
T. A colored school was opened near this
place short time ago. With the exception
of that one, the public free schools Of this
county will soon close. ----. IL. B.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Ex-Speaker Blaine on the Policy OF
the Republicans.

WASHINGTON, April 2.--The following, as
representing the line OF argument upon
which the Republicans propose to make
their contest, is given place on the wires:
NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, April 2.-Hon. James
G. Blaine addressed Republican meeting
here this evening. He discussed the south.
ern question al great length, maintaining
that so long as opposition to reconstruction
on the basis of free suffrage and the consli-
tulional amendments formed the principal
Democratic issue in the South the Republic
cans would be compelled to make the sup
port of these measures the principal issue in
the North.
He commented with some severity upon
the course pursued by the Democrats In Con-
gress on the Louisiana question, and said
they had arrayed themselves solidy against
any adjustment whatever, every member of
the party, except Stephens of Georgia, voting
against permitting the question Of adjustment
and compromise TO be even introduced and
considered by the House. He said the evil
dent aim of the Democrats was to restore
their old mode Of ruling the country-yiZ.,
unite the South and detach enough of the
North to constitute majority. With con.
sOlidated South they only needed forty.seven
electoral votes in the North, and New York,
Connecticut, and California were just enough,
~ith Indiana, New Jersey, and Oregon to
fight for. Let each of the States thus menaced
take heed that it did not in peace enter into
a coalition to destroy the fruits it had strug-
glcd tor during the var. He did not have
faith in additional ccercive legislation by
Congress, nor would he interfere in the gov.
ernment of any State except as last resort
for the public safety. But he appealed to
the voters of Connecticut and to loyal voters
everywhere to keep the political power Of the
Union in the hands OF the unwarering and un.
doubted friends of the Union-tbose who had
fought for it and saved it " hen the ends of
the war had been fully attained-when free
suffrage was every where conceded and
and when free speech was nowhere denied.
When Wendell Phillips and General Logan
can speak as freely in Georgia as Lamar and
Gordon can speak in New Hampshire the
necessity Of further appeal to tie loyalty OF
the North will have ended. Until then,
while be would cultivate and encourage the
kirdest feeling between the North and
South, he would urge the North to hold the
political power as the; guaranty Of safety and
prosperity to both sections.
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The Rfotous Miners.

PoTTsvlLLE, April 2.-Troops are holding
themselves in readiness to move to Shoma-
kin, upon which large body OF miners are
reported moving.
All is quiet here this morning. The men
were frightened from the pumps at Centralla
last night.
HARRISBURG, April 2.-GoVernor Hart
ranft teegraphs to the Threatened counties !:
" ProtecF life and property. If you are un'
able will act promptly and efficiently"
MAucH CHUEK, April 2.-Reports from the
mining regions OF Carbon county State that
all is quiet and the raiders have gone home.
The officers OF the Miners and Laborers'
Association are advising its members to be
true to law, order, and their association.
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Letter from Petersburg.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch. ]
PETERSBURG, April 2, 1875.
THE DISTRICT GRANGE.


THE DISTRICT GRANGE. >.
At the session Of the Petersburg District
Grange last night. Mr.. Claiborne 4. Pope,
Of this city, was elected business agent. He
Is required to give bond of 50, 900 for the
proper discharge Of the duties OF the office.
The election of Mr.. Pope gives general salts.
faction among the Changers, an d it is high
compliment to him that he was chosen from
among go many applicants.
Worthy Master White, Of the State
Grange, was present aud addressed the men,
bers Of the District Grange last night-gen-
orally upon the objects, progress, and pros
poets of the Order, aud particularly upon the
workings Of the " Business Bureau" His
remarks, which were both interesting and In.
structve, were listened to with deepest at.
tention, and at the close he was given a
unanimous vote of thanks. .
The Grange met again this morning, but
no business of importance was transacted !;
and after brief session the body adjourned.
was upwards Of one hundred and fifty !;
among whom were many Of the most inf1u.
entail and well-to do farmers Of our South
side section. The Utmost harmony prevailed,
and much good is expected TO result from
this meeting. Most Of the delegates left on
the trains to-day.
TOBACCO RECEIPTS AND INSPECTIONS.
The following is statement of inspections
and receipts of tobacco at the warehouses IN
this city Tor the week ending to-day, and the
totals for 1874 AID '75: ..1 g..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-03

Colored society is deeply interested in an
aristocratic wedding to take place at an
early day. The maid OF Mrs. Jones, the wife
of Senator Jones, is 10 he led to the altar by
General Buffers cook. Great preparations
are making for the happy event, and it is
rlmored That the mansion Of Senator Jones
will be thrown open in order that the fa.'
yored pair may hold reception Washing
ton correspondence Ne1 York Post.
AS an indication Of the present temper Of
the Irish members Major O'Gorman, having
been asked to join the Roman Catholic nem-
bers Of the House Of Commons in an address
to Cardinal Manning. declined on the ground
that be considered all EngliShmen, whether
Romsn Catholic or Protestant, equally enc.
mics of Ireland.-London letter in NeU York
Times.
james c. SouthalI, ESQ.,, has accepted a
position in the office Of Or. Rutfner, State SUI
perintendent of Public Observation-Disclosures
nond leter-Petersburg appeal.
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For the Dispatch.J
Fire and Marrow Escape at WellTater,
Rucktngham, Va.

On the night of 9th March at II O'Clock
a large double kitchen was totally destroy ed
by fire. Said kitchen was seventeen yards
in rear of the residence of +. Il. Maxey,
connecting with the storehouse OF T. Il. Ford
& Co., over which is the spacious Masonic
ball known as Taylor Lodge, No. 2l2, also
that of Wellwater Grange. No. IA. There
being very strong wind at the time, driv-
ing the flames in one solid volume almost on
rear of said dwelling. at one time 1t seemed
4 total destruction OF all was Inevitable, ana
was only saved by the great presence OF
mind of Mr.. T. Fl. Ford, who happened to
be awake at the time and gave the alarm.
The family being asleep at the time, did not
have time to dress, and worked manfuIly in
their night.clothes. A Smiths patent eie-
yItor being attached to the well, gave plenty
of water to keep The house we'll saturated.
Tbe fire was so rapid, and the work done SO
quietly aud Systematically, that number OF
reasons in the place were not even awakened
from their slumbers, and knew nothing Of
he f.e until gegt morning. Cause ua'
klOMus
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GOOD WORDS FOR TIE UNITED STATES
London, April 1.-Mr. Childers, speaking at
ponteirack last night, gave an account Of
bis American tour. He spoke in tones Of
high euogy OF America. The United States,
he thought, was probably the most prosper
GUS country in the world. He estimated
that in fifty years it would contain 100000
900 inhabitants, while the progress of Eng
land was necessarily limited. He forciby
presented the reasons why England should
seek the triendshlpa and alliance of the United
States,
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Extracts from Beecher's Testimony.

Extracts from Beecner's lestlmonJ'
New YORK, April 2.-The following ore
extracts from Becchei's testimony in speak
ing of Mrs. Titon: bad life long affection
of respect and esteem for her. had the Ut
most respect and affection for her as
Christian woman and wife and mother, but
no affection in any other connection. Moth
ing occurred on either the 10;h or the 18th
between Mrs. Tilton and me that has inn
pressed itself upon my mind. Up to De-
cember, 1870, there had never been any un-
due familiarity between US. l never directly
or indirectly solicited improper proposals
from her. neverhad any favors from her
it would be impossible with such woman.
I never had intercourse or carnal connection
during that time with Mrs. Tilton.