The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1875-11-27

then returned to bed in n happy mood
and slept. At 3 o'clock this morning
he Awoke complaining OF pnin in his
stomach. One Of his attendants rubbed
him, nnd being thus relieved he again
fell nsleep. AT o'clock this morning
he awoke, remarking that he felt bright
er and better than ut any time during
his sickness. lIa spid he was going to
ride out to-day, as Shis phyaielan, DIR.
Baxter, advised hini to do so, II tho
weather wes fair! 7IGU o'clock he
said he would get up and take break
fast. He then called for some bitter
water. which had been prescribed, and
having drank it, he laid with his left
side OH the pillow, rs if.with sudden ez-
haustion, breathing heavily but utter
ing no word, and i'll Il few minutes died
without struggle. The body was laid
out in the Vice-Presidcnt's room. A
meeting OF Senators now here, members
OF tho Cabinet and Judges Of tho Su-
preme Court was called for noon to take
action, and the friends Of the deceased
i'll Massachusetts were advised of the
solemn event.
q. New YORK, Nov. 90.
To Editors Of EreRiRg Edprs No
press will be sent from this Office on
Thursday next-25,h instart-Thanks-
giving Day. ,.
(Signcd) WM. b. SoMERvILLE,
General Manager American Press
Association.
a pastoral letter received at Montreal
by the CurHte Of, the Roman Catholic
Church recognized tho position that
.Guibord lies in accursed giound.
CHICAGO, Nov. %.
The grcnt walking match for the
championship of tho world between
Daniel O'Leary aud Edward Paison
Weston, Of New York; WIS concluded in
this city OIL Saturday night. O'Lcnry
completed his 5UU miles in FIVE DAYS,
twenty-five hours and thirty-two min
utes. The number OF miles lnade by
Weston was Isl. .r
WAsHrSoTos, D. c., Nov. %.
At O'Clock yesterday morning the
President WIS notified of the Vice
Presidents dcnth, and immediately
called special meeting of the Cab:net,
ut which all members were present ex-
cept Secretary Robescn, who was nb-
sent from the city. Secretary Fish was
requested 10 attend the meeting of SEN
ators ut noon. The President aud Cab
met will unite in arrangements for the
funeral ceremonies. After the pro-
gramme for the funeral shall DO per-
iectcd the President will be notified by
the Secretary of State, and IN executive
order will be issued. --'...t
The following order, announcing the
death OF the Vice President, WINS issued
by the President yesterday afternoon
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
November god, 1875.
II is with much sorrow that the Pres
idcnt hns to announce to tho people of
the United States the death of Vice
President Wilson, who died in the Cap
ital Of the Union this morning. The
eminent station, his character and long
cnTecr in the service of the State and Of
the United Stntes; his devotion to the
cause OF freedom, and ability brought to
the discharge Of every duty; stand con-
sPicous and arc indclibly impressed on
the hearts md affections of the Amcri-
can people. IN memory of the respect
for distinguished citizen and faithful
public servant, tho various departing nts
OF the Governmcn. will be closed OIL the
day OF the funeral, and the Executive
Mansion md NIL executive departments
III Washington will be drnpcd with Il
badge Of mourning for thirty days.
The Secretary OF tho Wnr and Navy will
issue MI order TINT appropriate military
and navnl hOnors be rendered to the
memory Of one whose valuable services
will be long borne in recollection.
(SiGnrO u. S. GRANT.
by the President,
HAMILTON FISH, SCc'ty Of State.
The day succeeding tile recent Of
this order ut each military post, troops
will bc pa"adeh Mt 10 o'clock q. in., and
the order rcnd to them. The national
flag will be displayed half-mast. At
the dawn Of dny thirteen guns will be
fired; commencing at II ln., seventeen
minutes guns will also DO fired; Mt tho
close OF day a national salute will be
fired.
New ORLEANS, Nov. 90.
Attorney General Field has instituted
suit in the Superior District Court for
forfeiture OF the charter uf tho SlauCh-
ter House Company for alleged violation
Of laws.
Governor Kellogg yesterday issued u
respite for one week for Henderson and
Williams, sentenced TO be hung for
murder next Friday.
Louis ID. Fabin, tho New York agent
Of the transatlantic limo OF steamers
received tho following from IIavre:
The China spoke tho steamer Aneriquc
on tho 2lst with her shaft broken and
under sail. Sho landed thirteen cabin
passengers and mnils at Queenstown.
LIVERPOOL, N. Y, Nov. 90.
On actual snlcs the market IL weak;
whent steady and unchanged.
CHICAGO, Nov. %.
a Washington dispatch says Scnntor
Chandler now owns q barrel organ here,
II Sunday paper that sails under false
cOlors Of tho National Intsl{igeHcer
II, too, hns como out strong for tho re-
cleo ction Of Grant, and tho fact Of lis be.
ing inspired by Chandler, explains his
appointment as Secretary Of the Inter-
ior and tho reorganization Of his de-
parlment.
Sr. LOUIS, Nov. 90.
In tho Mcdonald t:inl tho day was
devoted to speeches by McDonnld's
counscl, and District Attorney Dyer,
for tho prosecution. The enso was then
given TO tho jury, who returned IN
threo hours with q verdict OF guilty In
all tho counts Of tho indictment, eight
III number. The jury Was thon polled,
when each juryman ropliod In tho mir
motive. District Attorney Dyer then
nsked tho Court 10 send for tho prison
CT. or ordcr him into custody. Judge
front rpnlind Tint aa lho Ia,,, t-os.rthn,