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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-04-16


-Four years ago the soreheads got
up a National Presidential Conven-
ton, and through the channel thus
opened, poured out their venom.
Now the Confederate House of Rep
~resentatives affords a more conye.
nient medium. Disappointed Office
seekers and decapitated dead-bcats
give out mysterious hints Of impor-
tant revelations damaging to the
Republican administration. Pres
emily some committee subpenaes the
malcontent, and he goes to Washing
ton at the government expense to
tell what he knows and does not
know derogatory to some one high
in authority. Thus far Belknap
alone has been bagged, notwithstand-
ingxaHa their desperate efforts to
involve Cabinent officers and men
high in authority. Much is s.ru-
moreds but nothing developed-and
Madame Rumor is always the con-
yenient servant of calumny.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-04-16

Old Tammany Hall boys were
saints alongside the horde Of hummer
politicians who infest Chicago.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-04-16

mailable by law as third-elass matter,
and all other articles not above the
weight prescribed by law, which arc
not from their form or nature liable
20 destroy, deface on Otherwise injure
the contents of mail bags, or the per-
son of any one engaged in the postal
service. All liquids, poisons, glass,
explosive materials and obscene books
or papers shall be excluded from the
mails.
Sec. 2. That packages of matter
of the third class shall not exceed
four pounds in weight, and shall be
subject to examination and rates of
postage as hereafter provided. The
postage on mad matter Of HE third
class shall be at the following rates /:
For all distances, one cent for each
ounce or fractional part thereof.
Every package of third class mail
matter shall bear the postmark of
the Office at which the same shall be
be mailed for transportation.
Sec. g. That postage on second
class matter shall be prepaid by
stamps. If, however, postage on
third class matter mailed at an office
shall be less than the amount above
prescribed, in cases where the sender
is known, such sender shall be mott
fed of the fact and the amount of
postage due shall be collected from
such sender before the same shall be
transmitted by mail In case the
sender is not known and where it
has not been the evident intention of
parties, who,t depositing a package,
to place less than the full postage
thereon, such package shall be for
warded and double the amount of de-
ficient postage shall be collected from
the party to whom it is addressed or
delivered at its proper destination.
Sec. 3. That the sender of any ar
ticles Of the third class Of mail mat
ter may write his or her name and
address thereon, or on the outside
thereof, with the word ''from" above
or preceding the same, or may write
briefly o.. print on any package the
number and names Of articles en-
closed. Publishers of newspaper
and periodicals may print on wrap
pers of newspapers or magazines sent
from the office of publication to reg
ular subscribers, the time to which
such subscription. thereon has been
paid. 4
Sec. s.. That transient newspapers
and magazines shall be admitted to
and transmitted in the mails at the
rate Of one cent for everythree ounces
or fractional part thereof, and one
cent for each additional ounce, or
fractional part thereof.
See. 6. That this act shall take eff
feet on and afterthe first day of July,
1876.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-04-16

Paris girls try to be thin, avoid
complexion-spoiling soup and meat
and wish to be translucently pale.
The Buffalo Courier says that there
are some buffalo bills in the legisla-
ture. This is untrue. There are
only two genuine Buffalo Bills-one
is in Canada and the other is
Lieutenant Governor. = A&AA1-
In Germany the telegraph wires
are in future to be carried under
ground instead of being supported
by posts. The object of this change
is to prevent the. interruption of
communication which regularly fol-
lows upon a great storm.
The indianapolis Journal thinks
that even the modesty of the South
in not wishing to name the Demo-
cratic candidate for President is
dangerous, because a Northern DEM
ocratic President would be ruled by
the South after the manner in which
James Buchanan was ruled.
The signs in California are that
the Independents will re-unite with
the Republicans against the recently
victorious Democrats. This move
ment is fastened by the fact that the
Republicans are now the enemies of
thot Central Pacific Railroad, and
are, therefore, working in the path
marked out by the Independents.
Stanford 4 Co. are behind the DEM
ocrats.
Sir Stratford de Radcliffe, in his
old age, after a life of great activity
in Cabinet politics, turned himself
toward religious subjects, and wrote
a not very brilliant but pious book.
Guizot, after his long political career,
gave us a book of religious medit-
%ations, very mild and pious. Thur
low Weed, in his old age, attends
the Moody and Sankey meetings
regularly. / 80 eat.N tsaar
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-04-16
SAM WIN SHIRT,

Z 1853 Wabash Avcnue. Chicago.
VIII be Represented in Cheyenne about he
18th Inst. by Mr.. Wm. X, Pettcs, with u
full line of Samples, Representing their
well-known specialries. a9-d1w
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-04-16
SUNDAY. APRIL 16, 1876.

DIR. Mary ,Walkef kicked her
tailor half way across the Territory
the other day, because he made her
new pantalo,hs full atthe back, to
tie back. This settles the long dis
puted question whether the doctor
wears ~suspenders or fastens on her
trousers with n skate strap.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-04-16
EQUALIZATION or TAyEs
ASSESSMENT ROLL, \
CITY CLERKS OFFrcp

nA AloLLJ
CITY CLERKS OFFICE,
cheyenne, March rs, 1s75.(
Pnbiic notice is hereby give, a.,
the assessment roll of taSabIs
and personal estate in the C;tv !.
Cheyenne, for the year 1876 bsa
been completed and returned II ~
Board of Trustees by the Assessas
All persons feeling themseIS..
agrieved by the assessment 81 th"a
property are herebrrequestes"ss
make or fleFtheir objections h ~"
office on or Before the 18th dav
April, at 10 O'Clock. a. m, at wb;,h
time the same will Be heard. ~l
GEO. b, SIMPSON, City Clerk.
m~ch26-dtd.
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The Black Hills.
inflammation Of Interest TO Those
Who are Going There.
cheyenne the Place to Outfit at.
Distance T@bIe-Passenser Fares and
Freight Rates-Etc.

In answer to the hundreds of
communications we are in daily re-
ceipt of, we have compiled the bud
get of information herewith given,
for the benefit of all who are afflicted
with the Black Hills fever. While
it is not as complete as we desire
and promise to make it, w think it
will answer most of the questions
asked.
The first query propounded is
whether We really believe there is
gold in the Black Hills. This has
been too well proven to admit OF
doubt. Gold is found in paying
quantities in nearly all portions of
the region, the richest discoveries
having been of quite recent occur
renee, on Deadwood and Whitewood
creeks, some sixty miles from Custer
City, which is now a large and -four
ishing town, with regularly elected
officers, a full complement of bust
ness houses, etc.
West and north of the Black
Hills lie extensive mountain ranges
of similar formation, which have
been but little explored, but which
are full of gold and silver, which lat
ter metal has been discovered in
large and rich veins, within thirty
miles of Custer City. Good gold
quartz mines have also been found
in the Hills.
DISTANCES.
Following we give the distances
from Cheyenne to the Black Hills,
the points mentioned being, as will
be seen, at convenient distances
apart for camping, and having ac-
commodations for travellers.
Cheyenne to Miles
Lodge Pole creek, IS
Lodge Pole to Horse creek, 10
Horse creek to Bear Springs, 10
Bear Springs to Chugwater, 10
Chugwater to Hunton's Ranch, 1875
Hunton's Ranch to Eagles Nest, o
Eagles Nest to Fort Laramie, 40
FIT. Laramie to Spring Branch, IL
Spring Branch to Raw Hide, II
Raw Hide to Niobrara River, 10
Niobrara to Old Woman's Fork, II
Old Woman's Fork to End Camp, 10
End Camp to South Beaver, 10
s. Beaver to Big Cheyenne Forks, 1875
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-04-16

W-our Authorized Advertising Agentsf for the
LsApra are, In New York, SIM. Peftengill A Co,
u, PArk Row, Geo, P. 1fowell& o. 20 Park Row,
~. Louis, Roweil 4 Chesman, Cor. Third and
Chestnut Streets, st. Louis Advertising and
Publishing Agency; Chicago, H ii. Chandler.
l2i South Clark Street,; Philadelphia, n: W.
Aver 4 Son. 7sa SAMSON Street; and coe. Weih-
erill 4 Co.. Bulletin building.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-04-16
s. Prior

Importers OF Fine Furnishing. Goods and
Sole Manufacturers OF the CELEBRArED
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-04-16

Paris girls try to be thin, avoid
complexion-spoiling soup and meat
and wish to be translucently pale.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-04-16
NOTICE.

We. the undersigned butchers of the City
OF cheyenne, win sell Meats, on and after
Monday, March sOth. ut the following prices |:
REpH
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-04-16

a Total, 1883
These distances are by the road
soon to be built by the citizens o
Cheyenne. By the road now travel
ed the distance from Cheyenne to
Custer City is 246 miles.
TRANSPORTATION, ETC.
A line of daily stages, carrying
passengers, mail and express, viii
begin running between Cheyenne
and Custer City on or before the
LIST of May. Fare will be as fol-
lows: First-class, Cheyenne to
Custer City, $40; second-class,
Cheyenne to Custer City, SIS;
third-class, Cheyenne to Custer City,
$40. (Thesc rates apply only to
through tickets.)
Our forwarding houses can fur
nish transportation for 1000, 900
pounds at a shipment. Freight
charges, Cheyenne to Custer, range
from 81 to 6 cents per pound, ac-
cording to kind of animals employed
and tune consumed on the road.
Horses r plenty and cheap here.
Prices range as follows Well-bro-
ken saddle horses, $35 to $75 each;
or with saddle, bride, ETC., from $40
up. Well-broken work teams, 500
to $3.50 per span /; single carriage
horses, 500 to $3.50 each mules,
$200to $500 per span.
1t will cost less to outfit here than
to bring outfits with you. Heavy
stocks and hot competition cause
this. We do not say so because we
r paid for it but because we have
yet to see the man who has QUILTED
elsewhere who does not affirm that
his outfit has cost him at least 25
per cent. more than it would if pur-
chased here.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-12-14
THE ELECTORAL VOTE.

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED
BY Carl. SEIZURE AND OTHERS TO MEET
THE EMERGENCY-THE UNITED STATES
SUPREME COURT TO DO THE COZ TING.
Ex-Scnators Carl Scliiirz and John B.
henderson, and other prominent men in ST.
Louis, have forwarded letter to the Prcsi-
deut of the United States Senate, relative to
the counting Of the electoral vote, with the
request that he lay it before the United States
Senate. They say in the letter that the pre-
sent condition of the country calls for some
action which shall settle tile political dis
quictude. The clause i'll the Constitution
respecting the canvassing OF the electoral
vote is quoted, aud pronounced inadequate
and liable to divers constructions. The at
tempt to canvass the vote in joint session of
Congress is deprecated, as certain to raise
partisan issues and develop a strife which
may prove most disastrous to the country.
The letter then proposes as the remedy that
the whole matter be transferred to the Si-
premc Court of the United States. 1t is
urged That that is the only tribunal from
which Il full and impartial decision, one
which will satisfy the whole people, can be
obtained. TO effect this tie letter proposes
that the two Houses shall improve the three
weeks preceding Christmas in framing and
agreeing upon a constitutional amendment,
placing in the Supreme Court the duty OF
canyassing the electoral votes, as most of the
State Legislatures meet Immediately after
the Christmas holidays, when the amend
ments could be submitted ; and the letter
holds to the opinion that the amendments
could be ratified without delay. so that it
could be made part of the Constitution and
apply to the present election. Both of the
| Presidential candidates. it is urged, would
recognize the wisdom Of this course, and
both the Republican and Democratic legisa-
lures would raiify it. The letter dwells at
length upon the wisdom OF removing this i'm
portant matter from a tribunal likely to be
affected by party strife.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-12-14


Tie State board of canyassers were restrained
by plain provisions of law Fl ON going benlhd OF
beyond the returns of the elections held unoef
these circumstances. Theirpower and duties are
first. to see that the returns are made, slgned'
certified and attested in the manner prescribed III
the statute; second TO count votes; and. third TO
certify the result They forbsre to go Deyeno
these prescribed duties, because they had no
power under the laws to do more Disobedience
to the laws for the sake of Fighting or redreSs1ng
q particular wrong. would lead us to overthrow
the majesty OF government, with all its perma-
nent blessings. in order to throw Off a temporary
evil.
Aiming in this communication to deal with
such vital domestic interests as call most press
ingly for legislative action. have avoided as far
as possible discussion OF the existing national
emergency, which however it may affect the well
fare OF the State yet lies beyond the reach Of its
authority. Nor. II the powers and relations Of
the State were different, would any recommends
ton III reference to national affairs be called Tor
at present The march of events is so rapid that
the policy OF to-day is liable to be superseded by
the developments of tomorrow. 1t is cauS for
special that the representatives OF
the people resume their constitutional functions
at this crisis. rest upon the assurance that the
great example of your composure and prudence
will rebuke every rash and eXcitable element CT
society, and that your wifdom and patriotism will
effectuaIIy guard the rights, the peace and the
honor of the Commonwealth
JAMES l.. KEMPER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-12-14
Gov. Hayes Course.

The Chicago Tribune prints a telegram
from Columbus, Ohio, dated Nov. 81, which
says: "Tlere is no foundation whatever in
fact for the prepesterous story which origi-
mated with Il Democratic paper here, and
has been made sensation of at other points,
to the effect that Gov. Hayes has given up
the Presidential election. or that he has
communicated to Senator Sherman at New
Orleans, or with the committee at Washing
ton, on the subject. The fact is that since
the November. election, rs before, Gov.
Hayes has appeared content to leave the re-
suit in the hands OF those who are legally
charged with the responsibility Of President.
making, and has in no case interfered to i'll
f.ence the officers or the committees. At
the same time, his assurances from every
quarter entitled to confidence. that lie had
received the vote cast for majority of the
Electoral College, have been so definite and
authentic that it is impossible that he has
entertained any idea OF refusing to accept
the responsibilities of the Presidential office,
should the assurances be realized by the Off
cial count. Gov. Hayes is man difficult to
scare, coax, or bully, and, during the long
period Of suspense in which the Democratic
politicians have insisted on keeping the
country, by their efforts to defeat the honest
vote in the disputed States, he has a"par
emily been satisfied to await official results
calmly, though without any afiectaion OF
indifference on the one hand. or appearance
OF bravatlO on the other"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-12-14
docket Case No

- docket Case No. j
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF
vain Bankruptcy. eT 9.-..-.s - -
= In the matter Of John NJ. Shepherd, bankrupt
Western District Of Virginia, IS: = - 81 .sie
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE. That on the 9Th day
of Dec, 1876. Warrant in Bankruptcy was is
sued out OF the Dist. Court Of the United States
for the Western District of Va, against the es-
tate OF John NJ. Shepherd Oh, Cumberland
county, in said District, who is adjudged a Bank
rupt on his own petition: That the payment of
longing to such Bankrupt, to him, or for his use,
and the transfer OF any property by him, are for
hidden by law and that a meeting OF the credit
tie choose one or more Assgnees OF j. NJ. Shep-
hero, will be held at Court of Bankruptcy, to be
Esq. Register in Bankruptcy for said District on
the 18th day of Dec, a. d, 1876, at 10 o'clock M
A. S. GRAY,
dec 7-2t US. Marshal for said District.
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OFFICE,
~ STANTON. VA. Dec. 1st, 1876
BGn6r1tDt Notices.

docket Case No. j
r N THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
= States for the Western District of Vain
Bankruptcy. q ,sa'!ilH] $50 s.il5.1s'S7; ~
In the matter Of G. F. Simpson, Bankrupt.
Western District Of Virginia, S.: r.
:. THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 2sth
day OF Nov, 1876, a warrant OF Bankruptcy was
issued out of the District Court of the United
States for the Western District of Va, against
the estate OF G.. Simpson, of Midway Mills, Nell
on his own Petition THAT the payment of any
debts and the delivery Of any property belonging
to such Bankrupt, to him, or for his use, and the
transfer OF any property by him, are forbidden BY
law IaN ana that meeting OF the creditors of said
Bankrupt, to prov their debts, and to choose one
Court OF Bankruptcy, to be holden at Charlottes-
yille Va. before q. W. Early, Esq, Register in
Bankruptcy for said District, on the 18th day OF
Dec. A. D. I876.at-12 o'clock m.
a* ci se@ -.tall AS. GRAY
dec 7-2t us. Marshal for said District
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Trustees Sales. .ss.
Trustees Sale OF Valuable
Il .s;ztUkisl g.-!s-.ti5

properly.
As Trustee in a Deed Of Trust executed on the
9th day of February, 1876, by VIM. s.. McChesnev
ana wife to the undersigned as Trustee, recorded
n n the clerks Office OF Augusta county Court, in
Deed Book No. &c. page 81, and in the Clerks Of.
ee OF the Court OF Hastings for tho city Of Saun-
ton, IN Deed Book No Z, page 1856, by direction of
Inc beneficiary, will proceed, IN front OF the
Court House in Staunton, on ~ sss:...t..a /
f., FRIDAY, the 22nd day OF DECEMBER, 1876.
at IL O'Clock, M. to sell at public auction to the
highest BIDDER that substantial Brick Building on
Chesney, and the building lately occupied by the
Staunton Spectator" said brick building being
now occupied as Banking House by the Augusta
Nallonai Bank or Staunton, in the lower story,
rance Company, in the second story, there being
TWO addit1olal rooms in said second story which
are now used as lawyer Offices, This is the most
valuable val property for business purposes that
for many years. I will also offer for sale upon
the same day, and at the same place, the entire
interest and claim OF said McChesney and wife to
that portion OF the estate OF the late Jacob Bay-
OF said Baylor, (which is of record in the clerks
once or the County Court Of Augusta county in
VIII BOOK No. IS. page~445, which reference is
mere j. maze Ior more particular description Of
TERMS oFsALE: Enough in cash to pay the cost
said trust deed, and q commission Of i've per cent
on the gross amount OF sale TO the said trustee.
and to discharge and satisfythe debt secured nv
SAID trust deed. Il there be any residue of said
such time. and be secured in such manner a. III
said VIM 3. McChesney shall direct, orin case Of
his failure to give such direction, 1T such time
ana IN sucn manner as the said trustee shall see
nt--wh1ch; announcement will be made on tay Of
sale. EDWARD ECHOLS, Trustee.
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.AsslSnee'.s Sales.
A ssignee's Sale.

a - 3. ss,x
AS Assignee OF Samuel II. Burnett and wife
Bankrupts, and acting under decree OF the U.
S. District Court for the Western District of Vr-
ginia. entered on the 4th dny OF December, 1875,
l shall, za5te ,fT tis..s..ss,s 5s.+ s5r.fl
in front of the Court House in staunton,..
On MONDAY, DECEMBER 25th, 1875.
proceed 70 sell at public auction, the LIFE Els
TATE OF the said Bankrupts, in the following tracts
OF real estate.
{, l.. SiXty-Acres Of land near GreenvIlle. b ass
O. One Hundred Acres. near Greenville, =
8. An unknown interest in Five Hundred acres
in Preston county, West Va, '' 2 fss7
/. 4, One Hundred Acres of Mountain land lying
1yirg near Greenville = .e.EsEf " :. :
TERMS.-One-f fourth cash, the balance on a
credit of six, twelve and eighteen months, with
interest from the day of sale, the purchaser to
give bonds, with ample personal security for the
deferred payments, al d the title retained by As
signee until whole of'purchase money shalt have
beenpaid s&s-s ~. -. -. lf si
800 LIZ A s. MAUZY, Assignee
dec 7-3t :. OF s.. H. Burnett and wife.