Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-31

mortgage bond was due about last April,
the company was not in condition to
meet it, aud an arrangement was made
By which the bonds were taken up by
Duncan, Sherman & Co., but did not
think the money was advanced by the
firm. but from Alex Duncan who was in
Scotland. Then Duncan was appointed
receiver of the road. The whole bonded
debt amounted to over twelve million,
and he thought Mr.. Duncan holds a
large amount Of these bonds which he
originally took as security. This alone.
however, could not cause the failure, as
the bonds could not have cost on an av-
erage over 20 per cent. of their face
value. In his opinion very large
amount was sunk in the New York and
Montreal Railroad scheme. 1t is said
Theodore Moss had $50. 600 with the
firm. Henderson & Colvile and VIM
Whealey had large sum. J. l.. Toole
holds their paper which he bought a
fortnight ago to the extent of $50, 900.
Il. j. Montague deposited with them his
earnings, and John Brougham bad his
entire fortune in that house. John T.
Raymond and VIM. Florence both hold
letters OF credit on that firm, and many
OF their professional friends abroad.
At meeting OF Roman Catholic pas
tors last night an address was prepared
to give to the Pope. 1t expresses due
sense of the dignity conferred by the
elevation of an American Arch Bishop to
the rank of Cardinalate. A commit
tee has been appointed to present the
address to Monsignor Roncetti of the
Papal Legation, who will be escorted
down the bay tomorrow on his depart
ure for Europe.
The bondholders of the Northern Pa
cific Railroad yesterday confirmed the
appointment OF Charlemagne Towers as
Trustee of the road. The Purchasing
Committee still hold daily meetings to
make arrangements for purchasing the
road for the bondholders on Monday
next. 1t is stated that eighteen millions
in thirties have been received already
Yesterday seven hundred and fifty thou
sand dollars we're received.
On September LIST Mr.. Cleveland will
become the publisher OF the Christian
Union, with Horatio c. King. the present
business manager and publisher of the
Christian Union, at work as assistant
The office of M. Salverburgh. dealer in
gold watches, chains and plated goods,
as Broadway street, was seized by the
Sheriff for the alleged discovery that the
firm was engaged in swindling operations
by which various merchants suffered to
the extent of $4,000 1t is stated that
Salverburgh was stationed in Mexico,
where he sold goods which were shipped
by his agent there.
New YORK, July 30.-A Havana letter
says an immense convoy was captured by
the Rebels between Puerto Principe and
Guamaro, half of its escort being placed
hors de combat near Remietes. The Gu
bans drove Spanish column back to
their entertainments, after capturing their
baggage and military supplies. At the
spanish's last informal engagement 15O
were killed, including their commander
$3.50, 600 in gold, it is reported, the Span.
ish bank has refused to loan, or make
good another SO 900, 900 gold loan, Civ.
ing as a reason the non-payment of pre-,
vious loans, and especially the loan Of
100000 gold, only $500, 900 OF which
has been returned to the bank.
A serious insult to the British flag has
been perpetrated by Spanish officials a,
Port Rico. The English mail steamer
Elder, touching at the port, was brought
to by Spanish gun-boat. and the cap
tain compelled to deliver his passengers
who we're accused by them OF having VIC
lated certain Spanish laws.