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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25

A MONSTER cuttle-fsh, the body of
which was from ten to twelve feet in
length, its arms or suckers being six
feet long, and in some parts as thick
as mans thigh. was found recently
lying on the beach at Negishi, near
Yokohama, in Japan. A mans hat
would scarcely cover one of Its eyes.
1t was sent to Yokohama. After lying
at the market for few hours it Was
sent to Toxic, ali enterprising show
man having purchased it for exhibition
there. The fishermen who secured
this specimen pronounce ii female, it
being minus the shell commonly found
on the back of the ink-discharging
beast of the stronger sex.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25

New MINES William aud Joseph
Organ recently discovered a new min.
ing district in the southwestern part of
Table Mountain. about thirty five
miles south of Unionville, which has
created quite an excitement among
mining men in the southern part of the
county. The ore is principally of the
carbonate variety. and contains high
percentage of lead Miners who have
worked in the Eureka mines say that it
resembles the ore of that district. aud
that the formation of the country is
also similar to that of Eureka. The
discoveries are about organizing a new
district, and think they have made a
valuable discovery. Should the mines
prove extensive, there is sufficient
wood on Table Mountain to supply
furnaces with fuel for years.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25
TEL CIR APP HIC.
EASTERN DISPATCHES
ESPECIAL TO THE SILVER sTATE.l

CHICAGO, March "a.
A large meeting of prominent Irish
citizens was held here last evening for
the purpose of making arrangements
for demonstration in honor of the late
John Mitchell. Similar meetings are
reported held in Memphis, st. Louis,
Louisville, and numerous smaller cities
throughout the South and West.
WASHINGTON, March "a.
The Attorney General has instructed
District Attorneys to institute suits
against several of the Pacific railroads
for the amounts certified by the Secre-
tary of the Treasury to be due the Gov
eminent for percentage of their net
earnings provided for by the Act of
Jolly l, 1862, or by any other Act or
Acts in relation to the respective rail
road companies. Following are the
companies and amounts: Central
Branch of the Union Pacific Railroad,
SAT, 1877; Sioux City and Pacific, $751;
lO4; Union Pacific, $1,040, 056; Kan
sas Pacific, $3OS, $50. Following are
the points at which suits are to be
brought: Kansas Pacific and Central
Branch, in Kansas; Union Pucific, at
Boston; Sioux City, In Iowa.
March %.
Senator Booth left this city yesterday
for New York. Before the final ad
journment of the Senate he will sojourn
day or two at Springfield, Massachu-
sets, as the guest of Mrs. Bowles, and
then return to New York. He will visit
his friends at Terre Haute, Indiana,
and return to California about the LIST
OF May. He explains his vote against
the caucus resolution sustaining the
Presidents course i'll the Louisiana
affair on the ground that the Senate
had no jurisdiction in the premises.
NEW YORK, March 20.
The steamship Cambria, from Ham
burg, arrived yesterday. She reports
that on the night of the 10Th she en-
countered field of ice 5000 square
miles in extent. The vessel steered
south, hoping to avoid the ice, but the
Captain finally determined to attempt
a passage through. and the vessel was
run sixty miles southwark and seventy
eastward before blue water was again
seen. The ice was about three feet
thick. The steamer is unlnjured.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25

TALKING of the tight skirts which are
now the fashion, lady who was born
in the last century said the other day:
You call those tight skirts. You
should have seen Madam Tallien then,
when she walked in the Tuileres with
dress of an almost transparent text
ure, worn over pair of silk tights!
You have not come to that" No, J"
answered another lady. land hope
we never shall"
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25
WESTERN DISPATCHES
ESPECIAL TO THE SILVER STATE.
FROM CALIFORNIA.

SAN Francisco, March "a.
The Japanese opposition to the Pa
cific Mail line between Yokohama and
other native ports and Shanghai went
into operation February Sd. The Pa
ciic Mail then announced sudden re-
duction of prices averaging 60 per cent
The Japane re Company then announced
prices 80 per cent. less than the Pacific
Mail. The latter cannot successfully
compete, as the Government is pledged
to support the new lne.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25
This Moi ning's Boa rti.

Ophir lOS. Mexican 80, Gonld g.
Curry 1917. Best & Belcher 52A, Saw
age 1927. Cbollar GO, Hale d Norcross
AZ, Crown Point 30L, Yellow Jacket
Sc, Belcher "a, Confidence 301a, Con.
yirginie 443Ia, California sc bio, Bull.
lion 80, Sierra Nevada IL, Imperial
81 Empire 6, Kentuck Is, Alpha 10,
Excbt quer 2l5, Overman SO, Justice
50, Caledonia 164. Suceor IL, Julia
695, Union Con. So. Lady Bryan 6ss,
Knickerbocker A. Globe /.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25

A RESOLUTION approving the action
of the President in protecting the
Kellogg government in Louisiana, was
adopted in the United States Senate
last Tuesday by vote of SO to 90.
All the Democrats, and Booth and
Johnson. Independents, voted in the
negative.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25

DucKs.--Sam King. VINO went down
TO Central last Tuesday with load of
provisions and mining tools, returned
last evening with a part of load of
game. Doc Sheldon accompanied him
on the trip, and as the road runs along
Tne river for some distance between
here and Central, Sam hunted and Doc
drove the team. He was very success
iul, in fact he always is, because he
Is dead shot, aud bagged a couple of
dozen ducks of the malard and teal
species, besides rabbits, mud hens, etc.
lie says that water fowls of all varieties
known IN this latitude are quite plen-
tiioi along the river at present.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25

ABRAHAM PARSONS, the colored cham
pion bunter, is dead. One of his feats
was to smash grindstone with his
head. His recent contract to open
sixty yards in the Hoosac tunnel was
too much for him. He was kind
husband.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25
r O r EIcN N z w 8.

KINGSTON, Ont, March %.
A fire broke out in the Court house
at IL O'Clock yesterday, and owing to
heavy gale the costly building was
totally destroyed. Loss. 100000
BRUssELs, March "a.
An explosion in a coal mine near
Charleroi to-day killed and wounded
number of men.
PARIS, March "a.
The conspiracy which had for its OBJ
ject the assassination of General Cab
rera has been broken up.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25

FEDERAL PRISONER. - Orson Pratt,
deputy United States Marshal for
Utah. passed here yesterday with II
prisoner whom he arrested at Bakers
heid, California. The prisoner is sup
posed to be one of the monte men who
escaped at the time of the emeute at
The Utah Penitentiary, who, it appears,
IS now held as a Federal prisoner.
some people think Pratt is Mormon
sheriff, bnt he says he is q Deputy
United States Marshal.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25

PARADISE FLOUR. Sam Pierce's big
team arrived yesterday from the Pioneer
FIGURING Mills with about ten tons of
-four and grain for j. c. Fall Il Co.,
Unionville.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25

FREIGHT FOR BULL Rus.-we have
heretofore, through these columns,
called the attention of shippers to the
superiority OF the route from this point
to Bull Run and Cornucopia mining
districts over all other roads from the
railroad to those mines. The correct
ness of the assertion was confirmed
yesterday by the arrival at this point
OF quantity of freight consigned to
White Rock, at the Bull Run mines.
which was sent from Elko to p. w.
johnson, of Winnemucca, for shipment
to Its destination. This is proof posi-.
tive that the only available route to
those mines at all seasons of the wear
from the railroad is by way of Winnie
mucca and Paradise Valley. Teams
have left here loaded at all times
during the Winter, and, so far as heard
OF, experienced no difficulty in getting
through, and this, too. at times when
all other routes were impossible.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25

SAMUEL SEABoUGH, formerly editor
Of the Sacramento Union, became chief
editor of the San Francisco Bulletin
last Monday.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25

RELIGIOUS. -Divlne service will be
held in the School. house, Paradise Val
ley, on Sunday next; i'll the morning at
ii and evening at 7. Rev. G. b.
Hinkle officiating.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
HOT Ell ARRIVALS.

Lafayette Hotel, J. GI RMAIN, Proprietor.
W T Purbridge. SF NJ Taussig, ST
CIV Moore, Boise City Mrs Miller. silver City
v Malscbal, Silver C. M Bemers, Iowa
Z Dall, Illinois John Conway, Iowa
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25
N r." ARK
LAND COM PANY,
SON Francisco Ray, Alameda County.
California.
TITLE PERFECT. INCORPORATED

THNHE NEWARK LAND COMPANY is now
II assuming shape; the Guarantee Fund
paid in. The Company will be prepared in
March to take 5000 people by steamboat and
railroad to their town and lands i'll one excur-
sion. which will be advertised. BY reference
to the Coast Survey hart it will be seen that
at Potrero Point, in front of Newark, tie
deep water comes all the way through the
channel from the Pacific, with the c. +. r X.
running in direct line through Livermors
Pass, making this the connecting point he
tween all parts of the nied States and by
deep water to al parts of the globe and the
greatest manufacturing point ON the bay IF
San francisco-plenty Of water, good climate.
excellent soil and easy communication. This
land will be sold at auction in April in acres
and lots. This company will commence active
operation in building, etc, soon. For all in.
formation, circulars, maps and subscription.
apply at the office of the Company, 4U5 = Cal
ifornia street, basement, opposite Bank of
California.
CHAS. IL. PETERS, Manager.
mh3 I'M
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25

LINES DowN.-The wind Yesterday
played smash with the telegraph lines
east and west along the railroad. The
Western Union lines were FRUSTRATED
east and west of this place, and the
Atlantic and Pacific and railroad lines
were broken to the east. Communities
ton with San Francisco over the At
laniic and Pacific lines was not inter-
rupted by The storm, but it was entirely
cut off with Curtin and all points east
OF Goleonda. Last night "a party left
here on the 10 o'clock train to repair
damages eastward.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25

Easter Sunday, March 2S, 1875. F.
G. Robins has just received 1000 dozen
fresh ranch eggs for Easter Sunday.
MA 81
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25

his WHEREABOUTS. We Learn from
the Santa Cruz Sentinel that Senator
Stampley, who mysteriously disap-
peared after the Legislature adjourned,
Is at his old home in Santa Cruz, Cali
fornia. Last week he was surprised by
about forty of his old friends who un-
'eApectedly paid him visit ut the resi-
dence of his father.in- law. The Senti-
mel says Mr.. Stampley held success
sively the Offices OF Assessor. Sheriff
and Treasurer of Santa Cruz county.
all OF which he filled with honor to
himself and satisfaction to his fellow
citizens.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25

MULES. Two car loads of mules
from ST. Joseph, Missouri, arrived here
to-day Ell route for Colusa, California.
They belong to Steele & Mitchell, who
have cattle in this county.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25
SAN FRANCISCO STOCK REPORT.

Following are the highest prices paid
for stocks in the San Francisco Board
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25

MILL CRY ITEMs.-O. NJ. Evans
shipped two car loads OF anthony ore
from Mill City to San Francisco yes
terday. j. c. Fall d Co. will ship a
car load of Sheba ore to San Francisco
tomorrow. The foundry is in full
blast to-day; they have big heat up,
and heavy charges are being melted.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-25

mi EGVID SlrtIl sIVlNG NtCIIN
ut2l I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-03
BY TELEGRAPH.
Disaster.

New York, May 3.--Tne Post says the
steamer City Of Hartford when passing through
East river this morning, ran into scow Charles
McManus No. 5, 90 which was Captain Costa,
wife and four children; eldest II years old.
The scow was capsizcd, and four children drown
ed in the cabin. Capt. C's wife was saved by
the crew of passing pilot boat.
New York, May 3.-The four children of
Capt. Costa drowned III East river to-day, by
rupipg down OF Sow were aged II, I, and
years: Mrs Costa when rescued was nearly
dead from exhaustion. The Scow lay at the time
with one end projecting from the pier, and the
Hartford in swinging round in attempting to
enter, struck her with her stern which caused
the scow to keel over nd turn bottom upwards.
The children were 10 the cabin and could not
get out. There were two other children aboard
but they were rescued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-03
The Mark cts.

New YORK, May 5.-Stocks active and
lower. Money 3. Gold l5s. Flour quiet and
firm. Wheat quiet and without decided change.
Corn dull and declining.
BALTIMORE, May 3.-Virginia sizes, peelerss,
40; do. consolidated 54}. West Va. SKIES ST.
Cotton quiet low middllngs l53. Flour quiet;
Howard Street and Western ouperhoe 5Oa
81 75 do Extra 5.00aS5. so; do. family 5. l5a
Sc ST. City Mills Superfue 4. 5Oas4. 70; do
Extra 5.00as5 so; do. Rio brands 1913; do.
Family 1925. Wheat firm; No. l Western
amber no. No. . do. 1877; u ixed de. 1876; No.
| Western red 1877; No. , do. 1856; Peunsyl-
vauia red l32al36; Maryland red l3Oal4O; DO.
amber l42al45; do. white l3Oal 80; No.. :
Western Spring red Halle. Corn quiet
but firm; Southern white 93a94; do yellow
81; Western mixed S94 80. Oats dull South
ern 75a7S; Western white 70a7l; Western
mixed IS Rye quiet at l5all7. Hay dull;
Pennsylvania and Maryland l7a24. Provisions
quiet but firm. Butter steady; new Western
packed at 20a26; do rolls 1922. Coffee strong;
ordinary to prime Rio cargoes l64al9. WhIs-
key dull at ll5all6.
PHILADELPHIA, April 3.-Cattle moderate
ly active; prices steady; sales 200 at 75aSi
for extra Pennsylvania and Western steers "a
al for fair to good do and 44a6. Sheep with
out change; sales offs 900; al 5a7s: Hogs firmly
held sales OF 1000 head at l23al3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-03
The TiItOn-Beecher Suit.

New York, May 3.-Mrs Tlton, accom-
pauied by Mrs. Field, were the earliest ar
rivals at court this morning, but We're shortly
followed by Beecher and his wife. The plain
tiff came into court with Beach aud ex Judge
Morris. When the jury was called Mrs Tlitou
rose up, and addressing the court, said :
Judge Nelson, | have communicating
which | would beg your honor to read aloud
before opening proceedings" The note was
then passed to Mr. Etarts, who handed it to
the Judge, who, after reading 1t, said that this
matter would be considered Mr.. Morris then
called Albert Burghout, who testified.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-03
LOCAL BKEylTIES.

The choir of Christ Church was strengthen
ed and improved yesterday by several addition
al voices. One OF the fea ures OF the morning
service was lie Deum. composed by Prot. Il.
e. HeymaD, the accomplished orgaDSt All
the music, morning and night, was new and
we'll rendered.
The steamer Jane Moselcy, while stopping
here 90 her way to Norfolk this afternoon, ran
into the steamer Fairy, doing the later no IN
Jury however, but 81 ewing herself around against
the steamer City of Alexandria and had about
four feet of her upper works stove 10.
The house on the northeast corner of Pitt
and Wilkes streets, occupied by William :.
Houeh, caught fire yesterday afternoon, but
the flames we're speedily extingulshed by. the
neighbors, before any damage had been done,
and without raising an alarm.
The prevailing high winds Of yesterday had
the effect of keeping timid people within doors
to such an extent that the shad bake at ely
mont per steamer Arrow and the afternoon
trip of the Jane Moseley we're postponed.
Cant, Tom. Franklin runs the Warrenton
accommodation train that Was put on the MID
land Railroad this morning, and arrived here on
time.
Mr.. BOYLE, the iailor, with the aid OF some
of his prisoners, is making CONSIDERABLE Am-
provements 10 the appearance of the yard OF
that prison.
Mr., James H. Maddux, formerly of this
city, has leased the Warren Green Hotel. In
Warrenton, and will soon take charge OF that
excellent house.
Most of the fishermen have given up all
hopes of successful fishing and are beginning
to think of 'cutting out The proprietor OF
The Jumps "cut out this morning.
The new steamer Mary Washington com
menced her regular trips down the river this
morning. She will stop at all the landings,
and may be chartered for evening excursions.
Some of the hands employed at the coal
yard of the Hampshire Il Baltimore Coal Com
pany struck to day, but their places were soon
supplied. ;,
Revival services commenced in the NJ. Il:
Church last pight and will continue to be held
there during the week.
Washington Lodge of MasoDs has presented
r. the Auditors Office two banners used BY tie
Wings 10 the Taylor and Fillmore campaign.
The fishing season has not been so profitable
in Caroline and Wiconico counties, Md, as
was anticipated
The steamer Pilot Bog will resume Ter place
ON the river route Tomorrow.
Some OF the young gentlemen OF the city are
irving to organize military company
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-03
Reportcd earIist Victories.

LoNpoN, May 3.-The Carllst committee
here has received kilograms reporting great
victories by Don Carlos forces under command
of Saballs over the Spanish Government troops
at Brcda (Lclida) aud Santa Coloma. The
latter place is in the province of Barcelona.
The enemy numbered 1000 men. They lost
five chief officers 10 tie first engagement, and
$50 men 10 that at Santa Columa. Another
great victory for the CarliSts under Castillo Is
reported from Aragop. The Government troops
are said to have lost all their artillery and
many prisoners. The Altonsist General, Della
ire. was killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-03
From Montgomery,

MONTGOMERY, ALA, May "a stranger
named James Fair, suicided by taking Nor,
mine. He had show 10 which au educated
hog is the principal feature. Financial troubles
arc alleged as the cause.
The Committee Of the Alabama Legislature
to investigate Spencer election will be 10 SEES:
sion 10 Mobile unt Wednesday night, and will
then adjourn to this city and commence here Oh
Thursday.
Judge Bruce, Busted s successor, commences
his first term here to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-03
Loss by Fire.

MONTPELIER, May 5.-A revision of the
losses and assurances Oh property destroyed by
the fire Saturday increases the estimated loss
to sI36, 900 Oh which there is insurance OF
SEA, $50. These figures may yet be Increased
s., 600 or s., 900. Officers are engaged to-day
10 searching houses of suspected parties for
stolen property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-03
Funeral.

New York, May 3-The funeral of Mrs.
Conway, the actress, took place FROM the Church
Of Our Father, in Brooklyn, yesterday. and was
attended by great crowd Of people including
many members both male and female OF the
theatrical profession.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-03
Rifle Team.

DUBLIN, May 3.-Subscriptions to fund to
delrayius expenses of entertaining the Amerl-
can rife team at the coming return match
amount to cons ;derable sum. A number OF
bauquets and EXCURSIONS have already been ar
ranged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-03

ST LOUIS, May 3.-The steamer st. Luke,
from Leavenworth to St. Louis, struck pier
No. 8, off St. Charles Bridge, IS miles from
here last night and subsequently, sunk 10 ID
feet of water. Three or four persons are sup
posed to have been lost, but their names are not
yet ascertained. The boat is valued at $50, 0OO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-03

BASE BALL. A game Of base ball was played
on the commons back of the gas works last Sat
urday afternoon by the Red stockings and
Young America oil Alexandria. Ouly6 inings
were played At the close of the game the score
stood, Red Stockings 3, Young America |. Both
we're Junior clubs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-03

ELECTION. the regular election to be
held on the 9th inst. for municipal officers,
special elections will be held to fiji vacancies in
the Offices of City Sergeant, one Magistrate 10
lst Ward one in the 2ad Ward, and that of a
constable 10 the 3rd Ward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-03

Always keep 90 hand as delay increases suf-
eripg. If you feel sickness coming upon you,
take dose of DR.. Bulls Vegetable Pills. They
can do you no harm aud may save you from the
Al X room. Price 25 cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-03
CONSERVATION.

HAMILTON, ONT. May 3.-Dr Fuller wa
consecrated Saturday as first Bishop Of tn
new Episcopal Diocese of Niagara.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-03

The deftest form Of Truth, from Job anc
Plato down to the tales OF Miletus, hath eve
been disguised under the forms OF aIegory,, 81
that our friend Strauss was not so for out Wher
he couched the display of his genuine sprlns
stock of goods under the gulse OF poetic Il
lusion. 60 and see if be was.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-03
Russian Minister.

BELGRADE, May 3.-M. Schiehkin, late Rus
sian Diplomatic agent in Servca, who has been
appointed Minister at Washington has left here
for that city direct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-03
Resignation.

New YORK, May ga Washington dis
patches says Baron Schwaz Senborp, Austrian
Minister, has rendered his resignation which
has been accepted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-03
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, May 3, IL a: m.
For the Middle States, stationary followed
By falling barometer, southwest to southeast
winds. warmer, clear weather.