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Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31

That QUICKSILVER CoNTRAcT.-The
Mining and Scientific Press Of the 25th
inst. has the following in reference to
that quicksilver contract wherein Flood
& O'Brien were said to have been over
reached in their endeavors to secure
large supply. at time when it was
thought quicksilver would 60 higher:
An item has been going the rounds OF
the press to the effect that the Reding-
ton quicksilver company had contract
to supply Flood x O'Brien with 400
TASKS of quicksilver per month at $3.50
per pound, the contract having year
s8pqa Il. halt GPGGssr c g. w5ad have
pretty good thing supplying that guam
tity of quicksilver at double the market
price. 1t happens, however, that the
item is MT correct. The contract be-
tween these parties was that 400 TASKS
per month should be furnished at price
not over $3.50 per pound, no matter how
high it went; but. Of course, the market
price only was to be charged. When
the Redington company saw that quick
silver was going down they naturally de-
sired to make contract, so they made
contract for large quantity at low
price. When it was really selling at
81, they agreed last March to sell it for
seventy cents per pound, and furnish
400 TASKS per month at that price. which
is the market price now. Since then it
has been lower and higher, so the con-
tract was good enough for both parties.
This contract expires in March. Flood
l. O'Rrien had the quicksilver at the
market price, and the Redington COM
pany could afford to hold the remainder
of the product for better price. Ac-
cordingly when it was selling at seventy
cents they kept back the remainder of
the product until the price came up
again. SO they made the most of the
market. The Redington is now turning
out about 1000 TASKS Of quicksilver per
month and paying $50 dividends right
along. There are only 1860 shares in
the mine, which are owned by three in
dividuals, Redington, Livermore and
Cornwall. 1t was considered a good joke
on Flood e. O'Brien to be caught in the
Sl50 per pound contract. but it happens
that such old birds in the business are
not caught with chat, and they have
probably had their quicksilver cheaper
than most other mines.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31

A DIVORCE WITH A TERRIBLE ORIaIN.-
A New York letter to the Baltimore News
says: There is in this city, however, one
most amusing low comedian who has
reason for never smiling. In his youth
he was father of little girl OF retrac-
tory, obstinate disposition. One day, to
punish her for something. he locked her
IN the bedroom, and with his wife went
down to dinner. Soon the child began to
scream in terrible manner, which the
parents considered was only temper; but
as the shrieks continued, the wife be-
came alarmed, and desired to go to her.
He, however, forbade her doing so, as
he said the child must be taught obedi.
ence, and that abe should not gain her
end by screaming. They went on with
their dinner. the fearful shrieks con.
tinued for while and then ceasing. As
they were about leaving the table, smoke
began to pass through the house. There
was fire somewhere. Rushing to relea SO
the poor little girl, they found her dead.
Her clothes had evidently caught fire
from the CRATE, and while the parents
were eating, the child was dying The
comedian S wife took q horror and hatred
of her husband after this. as she believed
that il he had allowed her to go to the
poor infant she might have saved her
life. They were divorced. No wonder
that man never smiles off the stage.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31
THE NEEDS OF THE OUTHs.

The New Orleans Picayune says
What the South needs just now is not
a mere temporary control in the conduct
OF national affairs, but relief from the
expressions which still weigh her down,
and chance to grow. She will do moth
ing, therefore, to shock the prejuiices,
to arouse the fears, or to excite the jeal-
ousies of North, Els. or West. She
seeks only to act with her friends and
under their leadership. Leave us IN
trammeled in the control of our own
separate State affIirs by Federal interior
ence, give Us that legisletio which is
essential to the development of our ma
terial resources. AMI name your own
President. Vice President and Speaker
Such is at present the political attitude
Of the South. Win What the South needs
has not been the object or aim of thosa
in power for a numbe. OF years. The
object has bsen to keep thu dominant
party in power at any cost. The com
mon good of the country has held Sec
ond place in the hearts of those who
found themselves in position to wlelt
power for good or evil. The recon.
struction policy Of Congress, which nov
forms part of the eountry's history
cannot be pointed to with pride by thos'
who boast that we exist as q nation
through and by the consent Of the gov
erned. The people did not approve o.
the grinding process pursued by theil
representatives. as has been shown OF
many occasions since, and will yet show
in more decided manner in the nea
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31

Since the hanging Of Weston, Ellis
and Thompson in New York, three ne
groes, the horrifying details Of which
was given in our dispatches, the colored
population of that city have been hold
ing meetings and discussing the question
hs " wueIuei n nebioH 1850 ~--.-. s--.:.-
at the hands Of jury composed of white
men. The conclusion reached was that
they could not and advocate the trial Of
black criminals by o jury composed Of
negroes. They may not be far out of the
way, especially if such criminals where
charged with the murder Of white man.
In either case there is room for doubt as
to whether impartial justice would be
melted out.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31

The bill prepared by the Centennial
Commissioners and which will be an.
nounced Immediately upon the re-assem.
bling of Congress on the 9Th proximo,
provides that one'third Of the 81 800, 900
asked for shall be paid at once and the
balance in four equal monthly install
ments. The Committee appointed by
the Speaker on Centennial matters it is
thought will recommend the passage Of
the bill. Uncle Sam has made many
magnificent presents in his time and it
is to be hoped this little sum will not
prove to bs the straw to break the
camel's back, especially when it is !or
the special purpose of showing himself
off to advantage.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31
Suits Brought for II, 100 Shares OF
Cons olidated Virginia Stock.

Solomon WE'LL has brought suit in the
Third District Court against the Cosol-
idated Virginia Mining Company. The
complaint alleges that in 1861 the White
& Murphy Company was organized to
work the White & Murphy claim On the
Comstock lode. founded on the north by
the Kinney claim and on the south by the
Dick Sides claim. The capital stock was
Sl26. 900. divided into $40 shares. The
Consolidated Virginia Mining Co. was
organized in June. 1867. with 50. 800. 600
capital stock. in l. 160 shares, to work to
the north OF the the Dick Sides claim,
embracing 500 feet on the lode-the
White and Murphy claim; the Kinney
claim, embracing so feet; the Central
No. Q claim. embracing 100 feet, and lying
north of and adjacent to the Kinney
claim; the California claim. embracing
800 feet, lying Immediately north of
and adjoining the Central No. Q. The
capital stock of the Consolidated Vir-
einia Company has been increased to
S., 400. 900, divided into 540.0 900 shares.
The White & Murphy Company duly
conveyed its title in the White & Murphy
ground TO the Consolidated Virginia
Company at the time OF the organization
OF the latter company. The plaintiff at
the time OF the transfer owned 3Ss4 shares
of the stock of the White & Murphy
Company, being one.half Of Tx shares
which stood on the books of the com
pany in the name Of one Harris Jacobs.
The complaint AYERS that the Consol-
idated Virginia agreed with the White &
Murphy Company that the stockholders
thereof should be entitled to own and
hold Of the capital stock of the Consol.
idated Virginia one share for each four
shares of the White & Murphy Company.
WE'LL. therefore. claims that be is the
owner of 1855 shares Of the stock Of the
Consolidated Virginia, and demands
judgment that the company be required
to issue a certificate for the same. Harris
Jacobs has fled similar complaint
against the Consolidated Virginia Com.
pany to recover 1866 shares of the
capital stock Of the company. WE'LL
swears to Jacobs complaint as attorney
in fact.-[S. F. Call, Dec. %.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31
SPIRIT OF THE fEEss.

The Illinois Supreme Court has lately
decided that the provisions of the statute
that railroads should defray the inquest
and purisl expenses OF persons killed and
found dead along their lines as uncon-
stitutional.
Secretary Bristow writes to Senator
Sargent, settling the Lower California
wool question adversely to the interest
of San Diego merchants. BE says wool
on the back of American sheep returned
from grazing on foreign soil is free. but
severed it is dutiabe.
On the Philadelphia Stock Exchange.
a short time since, 100 shares of North
ern Pacific Railroad stock, preferred,
were sold at the quoted price of SIS a
share. This preferred stock amounts to
S51 100000, and whether the sale was
genuine or only apparent isl conundrum
too hard for an outsider to answer.
Increditable as it may seem, the men,
bership Of Plymouth Church shows only
ego more females than males. We had
supposed that the proportion OF woman
in the organization must be at least three
times as large; but these are the official
figures. Six hundred and sixty. how
ever, is fair working majority for the
pastor.
Says the S. F. Call OF the 25th: A man
named J. Lennon was brought to the
station house last night and locked up,
for alleged assault to murder, assault with
a deadly weapon and assault and battery.
II n -es aged that Lennon seized his son
"a boy eight years old-threw him into
a water trough and attempted to drown
other boy, and ext assaulted Michael
Mulcahy, who placed him under arrest.
The San Francisco Call. OF the 25th
inst, has the following: Collector Shan.
non has issued the following order, which
is of interest to importers Of cigars
Hereafter, all cigars imported at this
port, whether entered for bond or con-
sumption, will be sent to the Pacific
| Bonded Warehouse, under Article 1854,
| Regulations 1874, there to remain until
inspected and stamped according to law
Cigars entered for consumption will re-
main in the stamping-room until deliv.
. cred upon duty-paid permit.
William j. Smith, farmer from thu
neighborhood of Vallejo, says the s
F. Call OF the 25th, while passing "
Sacramento street, between Kearny ani
Dupont, shortly after lime O'Clock las
evening. was attacked by gang Of ruff
fans and robbed of q silver watch an,
chain and S2l in coin. Mr.. Smith mad
a stout resistance, knocking down two Q
his assailants. and yelled Justify for bel
which, Of course, failed to arrive unit
the row was ended. According to hi
statement he pointed out two or three {
the men to policeman, without any Re
suit in the way of seizure.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31

AMERICAN CoTToN GooDs IN ENGLAND
Where there is a great deal OF smoke it
often happens that there is some fire.
1t will be remembered that some weeks
since there was talk of American cotton
goods having been imported into Eng
land and sold with profit in the Man.
chester market. II was Immediately
stated in explanation that these American
goods were simply refuse lot, shipped
to England for the reason that they were
unstable at home-as il goods that were
not salable at home would sell any better
in the very stronghold of the British
cotton manufacture. where the best
makes eau be had fresh from the looms.
But quite recently the matter has been
revived in way which leaves not much
room to doubt that American goods have
actually been introduced successfully in
England. The London papers announce
that the British foreign Office has sent
calico which had found its way to Havre
as prelude OF a general Yankee invasion
Of the continent. "Lord Derby has ap-
parently done this" says one OF the
English papers, thinking that the novel
importation is worth looking into. !"
This same paper (The Daily Telegraph)
says further: when all is said and
done the fact remains that American
cotton manufactures have been intro.
duced and sold in the very heart OF the
English cotton industry, and tina more
than one firm Of merehants-we have
seen two distinct circulars on the subject
| --hava tharnht IL IN their interest to spe.
cially announce an agency for the sale
| or such goods" And then ins journal
advises the English manufactures that,
il they do not want the American COM
petition TO be successful, they must
bring their own goods up to higher
standard of excellence. This ia obvious
ly the moral OF the affair in England;
what there is in this we may leave the
advocates of protection TO American In.
dustry" to guess.-Chicago Times.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31

Since the publication of the Presidents
message about GOO men have been
thrown out of employment at the Brook
Ign Navy Yard. Further reductions will
be made. and the prospects are that by
February but small force will be EN-.
ployed there. The preparations for war,
which were so active few weeks since
in this arm OF the service has entirely
subsidized, and in few weeks more will
sink out of sight entirely.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31

Brigham Young has commenced the
erection Of a massive stone wall around
ten square rods of land, wherein are to
be buried the prominent members OF his
family. Says the Salt Lake Tribune,
this is not branch Of the grave yard he
started at Mountain Meadows.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31

The amount OF taxes to bs collected in
San Francisco the present month ap-
proximates S2,727 900, of which sum
100000 has already been paid.
The latter sum will go ont Immediately
TO meet current demands. About $780,
900 OF the remainder will 20 into the
State Treasury.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31

A BLACKSMITH, who fanced himself
sick, would often tease neiehboring
physician to give him relief The ply
stefan knew that he was perfectly well,
but being unwilling to offend him, told
him he must be careful Of his dict, and
not eat anything heavy or windy. The
blacksmith went off satisfied; but on
revolving in his own mind what kind OF
food was heavy or windy. returned to
the doctor, who. having lost temper
with his patient. said Don't you know
what things are heavy and windy?"
NO." said tho blacksmith. why,
then, III tell you," says the doctor;
your anvil is heavy, and bellows are
windy; don't eat either OF these, and
You will do we'll
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31

In Chicago during the year the Union
Stock Yards in that city have handled
1000 900 hogs, sou, 900 sheep and 900. 900
cattle, the total business amounting to
over S100.000,00O. Improvements in
yards have been made to the value of
5000 600
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31

A house moving leisurely up Thir.
tenth street, the family at dinner inside,
and q COW made fast in the rear, was one
Of the sights in Oakland. Cal. on the
Oath inst.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31

A SURGEON. after sanguinary battle,
was going his rounds. examining his
patients. He came at length to SER
geant who had been struck by bullet
in the left breast. directly over the region
of the heart. The doctor, surprised at
the narrow escape of the man. exclaimed,
"Why, my man, where in the name Of
goodness could your heart have been?"
II guess ii must have been in my mouth
Just then. doctor" replied the poor
fellow, with faint smile.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31

A GRrEvoUs DISAPPOINTMENT. A stall
wart, burly Democrat, who has for some
time desired too see his name on the pay
roll Of Congress. in consideration Of
light services, was rewarded yesterday
by the appointment of custodian Of
the flag" His duty was to hoist the
flag over the hall of the House at the
hour ofmeeting. and to lower 1t promptly
after the adjournment. Rejoiced over
his good fortune. he was on hand to-day,
and taking the 'stars and stripes" he
started for the flag staff on the roof n
few minutes before noon. But "there' q
many slip" between IAN appointment
and an Office and on reaching the
garnet he found that he could not squeeze
himself through the small scuttle hole.
No prisoner bent on escape ever tried
harder to contract his dimensions, but
it was in vain. At last he was forced to
give it up, and more slender Dem ocrat
has been appointed custodian of the
flag, "-"Perley" to Boston Journal.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31

1t is said that the fog horn on Goat
Island attracts the seals and sea lions, 80
that when the thing is footing, consider.
able numbers OF these animals gather in
the vicinity.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31

The Bank OF Nevada will establish an
agency in Virginia City, and it is
rumored that Geo. A. King will have the
management
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31

The Humboldt Register says that oil
Humboldt City will again become busy
burgh after having been deserted for
years.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31
N O I'll CE-

As the PIocHE DAILY RECORD will hereafter be
run by the RECORD Publishing COMPANY, all
advertisements from this date must be settled
with said company only. No one is authorized
to contract debts for this Company unless by
the written order of II. S. CROWLEY.
RECORD PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Phoebe, December oath, 1878.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31

A SUFFERING CApIrALIsT.--"Y Yes. these
are awful hard times" said broker as
he stood on his steps talking to friend
last evening. mighty tough. l ex-
pect," was the reply. "Wby," said the
broker, 1--WE been investing and invest
ing for year back-a pile Of money, l
assure you--and l find I've been loosing
like fury" Indeed?" "True's I'm
living. II I've lost cent I've lost more
than $500, 000." Nor" Certain"
continued the broker, land what cramps
me the most and makes me feel the
worst. is that fully $3.50 of it was my
own"
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31

During the year 2l9 mining claims
have been assessed, aggregating $751;.
10000.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31

'No marble monument for me-. said
my uncle Joshua, "a plain birthstone,
with my name prescribed, will tell the
story Of a virtuous life, and it's reward"
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31

THE TRANSIT OF VENUS. There is rea-
son to believe that the combined results
OF the transit of Venus, as observed by
all nations. will enable astronomers to
determine the distance OF the earth from
the sun, with no greater probable error
than two hundred thousand miles. Be.
fore the transit, it was said that at least
year must elapse before any final deter
mination Of the suns distance could be
arrived at; 1t now seems probable that
this period Of waiting, while the calcu-
lations are being made, will extend over
many years, and continue. for a verifica.
ton, until the next transit. seven years
hence.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31

LEAF AND Flower PRINTS. Oil a piece
OF white paper on one side, and smoke
that side over lamp until quite black.
Place the under side OF the leaf on the
surface and press it down evenly with
the fingers. Then take up the leaf and
but the black, oiled side ON the page of
q book made purposely, and press it for
a few minutes, not forgetting to put q
piece Of paper over 1t to keep the oppo.
site page from being smutted. Then re-
move the green leaf and you will have
as beautiful an impression left as an en-.
craving. Ferns and geranium leaves
make beautiful impressions.
Lawyers are sometimes very particular.
The other day one OF these learned and
amiable gentlemen was waited upon by a
young man who wished his advice, and
began by saying: Ny father died and
made a will =" 1T is impossiblel
I never heard oi..such aithing." answered
the lawyer. thought it happened
every day." said the young man; "but if
there is to be any difficulty about it.
had better give you fee to attend to
business" The fee was given, and then
the lawyer observed: "Oh. I think
I know what you mean. You mean
that your father made will and died. I"
Eyes, yes; that must be 1t.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-31
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

BALTIMORE, Aug. 20.-The British shin
NoIseman, which cleared from this port, to-
day, for Antwerp, takes out 10, 52S bbs., max
ing $50, 9l9 gallons OF refined petroleum, being
the largest cargo of refined oil ever shipped
from this port. The shippers are Mayer Bros.
& Co., Of New York.
twenty-five thousand FIVE hundred boxes OF
peaches we're received at Lght-street wharf,
yesterday, by steamer and puDgies, from differ.
ent points on the Chesapeake and tributaries.
Heavy arrivals continue the guilt in the market.
Of the receipts yesterday over 2 900 boxes were
rc-shipped to the growers or thrown into the
river Prime peaches brought 35 to 60 and
extras 6OaS5 cents per box. The quality for
several days past has improved very much, and
fruit of the finest flavor and variety is Coming
10 freely
A statement of the assets and liabilities of
the house Of Graham Bros Il Co., which sus.
pended on Tuesday last, was submitted to the
creditors yesterday. The assets, large por-
ton of which are in real estate in the western
portion of this city. are put at $4,000 and
the liabilities at 100000. A proposition to &C.
cept the notes Of the firm, for the entire 10.
debtness at g. -, Is aud "a months, with in.
terest, was suggested, and met with favorable
consideration, with the exception of about
1000 due 10 New York and Philadelphia.
The Indebtedness is due the creditors in this
CITY,