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Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-02-18
THE RAILROAD RIDDLE.

Grandmother Alta has struck it. The
old lady has found out that the financial
embarrassment and commercial depres-
sion Of the las. two years has been caused
by the attacks Of the press upon the
railway system. In other words. ceasing
to build railroads and then presenting
them to knot of wire pullers like Stan
ford & Co. has been disastrous. That
the passage Of laws in some States and
the attempt in Others to prevent railroad
companies from exactiDg what they
pleased for freights and fares was ruin
Gus to the country. Such conclusion
10 what might be expected from such an
old granny. who has become too blind to
see and too dull to comprehend. The
fact is, that one OF the principal causes
of the panic of 1873 and the consequent
blow TO commercial credit was perpe-
trated by the very corporations which
the Alta seeks to defend. 1t was the vii
lianies connected with the Erie, the At.
lantic and Pacific, the California Cen.
trail, the Union Pacific Credit Moblier)
the Central Pacific Contract and Finance
Company, and other operations OF like
character that injured American credit in
Europe. II was not the restraints and
checks sought by law to be extended oveI
railway enterprises, that caused European
capitalists to look with distrust upor
American railroad securities. II was the
attempt Of Fisk. Jay Gould and Others
to steal the Erie bodily. Again it was
the scheme to defraud the German bond
holders OF the California Central. An
other powerful factor in originating sus'
picion, was the enormous sums stolen
from the Union and Central Pacific lines
by inside rings. These and other opera.
tons of kindred nature we're the source
Of tho widely spread distrust of United
states railroad securities. Shareholder
and bondholders were alike swindled.
and to invest money in either capacity
was about equivalent to losing 1t. No
this not the press or the public that has
injured railroads or prevented recupera
ton. It is the railroad companies them
selves. Until they are conducted in a
fair and honest manner they cannot ex
poet TO be looked upon with greater
favor. Managing great line so tina
one or half dozen men can steal them
selves rich may be pleasant for the men
but II is bad for the country aud railroad
extension. When that weakness is cor
rected better day will come for rail
roads but not before.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-02-18
SheriR's Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION ISSUED
ID out of the Justice Court, of Phoebe
Township, Lincoln County. Nevada, and to me
directed and delivered, for q Judgment rem
dered in said Court on the 18th day Of January.
A. d. 1876, in favor of the State of Nevada, and
against the Hercules Mine and Mining claim,
John Doe and Richard Roe for the sum of sew.
enty-fye 0S-100 gold coin dollars taxes. together
with ffty-nine 41-10O gold coin dollars taxed
costs, and all accruing costs and interest, have
levied on the following property, to wit:
All the right, title and interest in and to the
mine known as the Hercules Mine. situated
and located in Bristol Mining District. Lincoln
County. Nevada; also all the tunnels, drifts,
shafts, slopes and all the sppurtenances belong
ing or appertaining to said mine.
Notice is hereby given that on
Monday, the l3th day of March.
A. ID. 1876,
will sell all the right, title and interest OF
said Hercules mine and mining claim, John
Doe and Richard Roe, in and to the above de-
scribed property. at the Courthouse door, at
Phoebe. Lincoln, County. at - O'Clock m, al
public auction, for cash in hand, to the highest
and best bidder, to satisfy said execution and
all costs and interest in gold coin.
Dated Phoebe, Feb. 9Th. 1874.
f9-td ANDREW FIFE, Sheriff.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-02-18
NEVADA NEWS.

The recent strike in the Bay City Tun-
mel. under the Emma, is said to be much
larger than at first reported.
Three members OF the Nevada Legis-
laturs are employed in the Consolidated
Virginia mine.
The Carson Tribune wants Governor
Bradley to pay bill of $45.75. which
the Governor declines to do, hence law
suit, appeals and what not beside.
A Mr.. Wingard of New Orleans claims
that he has discovered the means by
which he can destroy the vessels Of an
enemy at distance of five miles.
A bold GENTLE, without the fear of the
prophet before his eyes, has had the
audacity to elope with and marry grand
daughter of Brigham Young.
An important opinion respecting the
ownership of personal property has been
rendered by the Supreme Court. Judge
Beatty dissents from the majority of
the court and explains his reason at
great length.
With the exception of the Consolidated
Virginia, California, Ophir and Belcher
assessments are being levied on all the
Comstock mines. The following are the
latest dividends; of this character: An
assessment Of 50 per share has been
levied by the Overman, DELINQUENT
March 10, and one Of 81 per share by
the Savage, delinquent March IA. The
Florida Company have also levied an
assessment of 81 per share.
Articles of incorporation of the San
Diego and Utah Southern Railroad Com.
pany have been filed in the Office Of the
Secretary of State at Sacramento, and on
Monday the certificate of incorporation
was issued. The capital stock OF the
company is IS, 600. 900 in 10000 shares
of 500 each; $3.50. 900 have been sub.
scribed and S35, 900 paid in Salt Lake
Tribune, 8.
James A. Wood, underground boss at
the Grown Point mine, says the Virginia
Chronicle of the 18th, met with q severe
accident yesterday afternoon on the 1900
foot level. He had sent man up to the
14OO-foot level to lower some timbers.
Mr.. Wood was standing near the chute,
In conversation, when stick of timber
rushed down the chute and struck him a
glancing blow across the lower part OF
the back. inhiting q severe shock upon
him and bruising him badly.
The playful Washoe zephyr is thus de-
soribsd by the Virginia Chronicle Of the
18th: Last night was the widest that has
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-02-18

A sure mode to prevent municipal ex.
travagance is thus described by q Georgia
paper. which informs us that "durine
the past year the debt of the city of At.
lanta has been reduced over $50. 900. and
all bills paid upon presentation. II is
impossible to increase the floating debt,
% the charter makes the city fathers per-
sonaily liable for any balance against
the city ON expense account at the end
Of the year"
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-02-18

A California legislator makes the SEN
sible suggestion. that tho trustees feach
school district be allowed and required
by law to select the text book to be used
in their respective districts. This re-
gulation would do away with the swind-
ling jobs put up by the several book
publishing houses and prevent the dis
graceful wire pulling and lobbying which
the present system entails. The enfor-
cement of the law requiring the use OF q
uniform system Of school books through
out the State causes wholesale frauds
and jobbery and very frequently the in
PRODUCTION of books OF very inferior
character. Under the present law. bene-
fits to the scholars are entirely lost sight
Of and the advantage Of those who sell
the books and those who aid them are
the only ends sought to be attained. It
ought to be repealed.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-02-18
LEGAL.
SheriR's Sale,

DY VIRTUEOF ASEXECUTIOy ISSUED OUT
ID Of the Justices Court Of Phoebe townships,
lincoln County, State Of Nevada, to me directed
and delivered on judgment rendered in said
Court on the 10th day Of February, A. d. 1876,
In favor Of the State of Nevada and against John
Doe Richard Roe and Johanna Doscher for the
sum OF nipety-four fifty one -hundredths Ce4 90
1901 gold coin dollars. Delinquent. taxes for the
fiscal year 1875, together with the sum of fifty
four and ninety-six one-hundredths ia 96-lO01
gold coin dollars costs of suit. and all accruing
costs and interest. / have levied upon, and
shall expose for sale at public auction. in front
Of the Courthouse Of Lincoln County the fol-
lowing described property. to wit: Lot mum Der
eight 49,, fronting OF Main street. in block num-
Der nineteen (19), in said Town Of Phoebe. to-
gether with the Improvements thereon
Notice is hereby given that will, on
Tuesd ay, the 2lst day Of March, 4.
ID. Is76,
Sell all the right, TITLE interest and claim of the
said John Doe, Richard Roe and Johanna Dos
chez, in and to the said above described property
in front Of the said Court house at Phoebe, Lin
coin County, State Of Nevada, at IL o'clock m.
Of said day, for cash in hand in o. 8. gold coin
to the highest and best bidder. to satisfy said
execution and all costs and interests.
ANDREW FIFE, Sheriff.
Dsted: February 18th, 1876, Phoebe, Lincoln
County, Nevada. n5-td
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-02-18

Some wiseaores say that making silver
legal tender will drive gold out OF the
country. One would think that making
silver a legal tender would not have
any greater effect in driving gold out of
the country than making legal tender
OF the product of the paper maker and
printer. Silver has this advantage over
the latter, that its intrinsic value very
nearly equals its face. while the greenback
currency is altogether valueless. The
silver coin is not a promise to pay.
but actual payment.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-02-18

II You want any tin ware, sheet iron
and copper ware manufactured or repair
cd, and also plumbing at very low prices.
60 to J. j. Halpin Il Co., who employ
none but drst-clsss workmen. It.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-02-18
PUBLIC CAUTION.

"HEREAs, MY WIFE, ELIZABETH JANE
w Spargo. has left my bed and board with
out any Just cause or provocation and refuses
to return. Now I hereby notify the public OF
this State that am no longer responsible for
any debts Of her contracting.
Phoebe, Nevada, February II, 1876.
NICHOLAS SPARG0.
Virginia Enterprise please copy.l fl83Od
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-02-18
INFORMATION WANTED.

nF SAMUEL HEAD, A NATIVE OF
" Maine, aged about thirty-eight 1881 years.
Was mining at Treasure City. Nevada, in 1872
and at Phoebe in 1873. since which nothing has
been heard from him. Any information will
be thankfully received by his family.
Address d. g. HEALD.
flS-2w Petauma, Cal.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-02-18
NEW TO-DAY.
LOST.

ON WEDNESDAY IN GOING FROM MRS.
" Crandalrs on Lacour street, TO the store
of J.. j. Halpin Co., on Main street. thence
to the residence of J. J. Halpin on Cedar
street, was lost q Childs Plain Gold Bracelet
The finder will please leave the same at the
store Of J. j. Hslpin Co., where suitable re-
ward will be paid. 0s-2t
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-02-18

"Went down with all on DO ard" is
the epitaph that the telegraph utt ers
when describing the unhappy fate of q
number Of people on board water
logged vessel.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-02-18
NOTICE.

A 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 r. g. CROWLEY.
RECORD PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Phoebe, December 24th, 1875.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-19
Irving the Democrats.


Ana now it is reported that HAYES mas
sent high commissioner to Washington to
treat with leading southern Democrats
{. such as LAMAR and Ben. HILL TO con-
clude an arrangement In the nature OF a
comnromise. which would result in HAYEs's
inauguration, and in satisfactory distribu-
ton O, Cabinet offices and ':.other posi-
tons OF honor and profit" What authority
there is for this we know not.
Itwould be a pretty compromise indeed
which would inaugurate HAYES, and while
the men who might help on such eompro-
mise might get Offices OF profit to them
selves, could they possibly derive any I" hon.
or" from them?
II Mr.. LAMAR may speak for himself, we
suppose no man who read what he had TO
saw about declining to visit HAYES would
infer that there was any particular reason
for plying him with the prospective aistr1-
button Of offices.
Although there may be no truth in this
statement about the deputing OF commits
sioners to open parley with leading Dem
ocrats South and West, We have no doubt
that there will be every effort made to soft
en- southern hostility upon promises That
would damn any man who listened 10 thcm.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-19
"HaI Ha! Hal Ha! >

The NEpBIsToPHlIEs OF the White House
is in a laughing mood. He is happy In
having a ring OF FAUsTs about him, and IN
contemplating their follies and tleir weak
ncsses. He laughs heartily. HIS own re-
morse and his own'sorc from O'CoSoEs
deen incis;on are almost quoted by the 10y
derived from the deprayities OF the poor
FArsrs. "Ha! ha! ha! I've got 'em
I've 90: 'em!" eyclaims the rollicking
MEpHIsTorHILEs.
Poor devil! This is the only resource
let him. Having violated all law, all usage,
ana all decency, and brought upon himself
thc detcstation Of all intelligent and honest
Dcrsons-Republican as well as Demo
cra;ic-he finds no pleasure in life save that
which he derives from making other people
unhappy. This is genuinely Mephisto-
pli.ean. But the poor FAUsTs! What COLI
s,;ation is theirs? "Lost!" The de-
c,iyar tells them. AS it was in the begin
ming, 30 tits now, and ever shall be. The
dev! claims his own.
These advertisements Of the social circle
OF the White House are very natural. Such
reckless lcyity invariably precedes the
downfall OF those who make themselves
merry and riot in the public expressions
and misery
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-19
TO J. j. &. We do not know.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY, OF VIRGINIA.
MONDAY, December Is, 1876.
SENATE.

SENATE.
The Senate met at u M.-Mr. QUEsEN-
BERRY (pesident pro tem.) in the chair No
prayer.
CHRISTMAS RECESS.
Senate took up House joint resolution
providing for recess Of the General AS
sembIy from the 23d instant until the Sd OF
January.
Mr.. GREErER moved to amend the reSolu-
tion so as to adjourn from Thursday the
2Sth instant until the Sd, and providing
that no member should receive pay who is
absent after that time.
MIR. COCHRAN was opposed to taking any
recess, but thought il the General Assembly
would take q holiday he was opposed to any
conditions being inserted, rs were proposed
in this amendment.
Messrs. CLARKE and DANIEL conceded
with the views expressed by the Senator
from Augusta.
The amendment was adopted.
INTRODUCED AND REFERRED.
BY Mr.. CLARK: Bill to amend and re-
enact the charter Of the Norfolk and G. w.
railroad.
BY Mr.. DANIEL: Bill to secure the pay
ment OF wages OF employees OF railroads.
canals, and other corporations.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Mr.. JOHNSON presented substitute for
the preamble to the resolution in relation
to South Carolina introduced by him on
Friday; which was ordered to be printed.
Senate adjourned ut p. NJ.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Speaker HANGER in the chair. Prayer by
Rev. II. A. Topper, Of the Baptist church
BILLS REPORTED.
To authorize the Cincinnati and st. Louis
Railroad Company TO record mortgages anC
deeds Of trust under certain conditions
bill for relief OF J. Thompson Brown; bill
authorizing the Board OF Supervisors O.
York county to allow S. G. Cooke certain
taxes paid by him; bill to amend the Code
in regard to the admission to the public
free schools; bill to amend the act prescri
bling the duties, powers, and liabilities o
certain county officers; bill in relation t.
exempting school trustees, ministers OF thu
gospel, and Others from road duty.
PRESENTED AND REFERRED.
BY Mr.. WILLIAMS: Bill to authorize tn
Walker Light Guard to adopt 3 uniform TO
company purposes in addition TO that pre-
scribed by law.
BY Mr.. ScRUGGs: Bill to amend section
II OF chapter 1872 OF an act for the assess
ment of taxes, etc., approved March q
1876.
BY MIR. JAMES Bill to amend section O.
chapter s Of the Code Of 1879, with regar(
to election districts; also, bill to amend sec
ton 8 Of chapter 4S Of the Code OF 1873
relative to justices fees.
BY Mr.. LACY: Bills in relation to boards
Of visitors OF sundry public institutions.
BY Mr.. S. SMITH: Bill to amend the Code
and amendatory acts in relation thereto, 10
moving lunatcs TO the asylums.
BY Mr.. BERRY: Bill to amend the Code In
relation TO the appointment Of schoo
trustees In Incorporated towns OF less than
5000 Inhabitants.
BY Mr.. MASSEY: Bill to amend the acl
for working and keeping 10 repair tue roads
OF the Common Wealth. gasas.l .ssi
BY Mr.NALLE: Bill for the protection o.
sheep In the county OF Gulpsper.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-19
Death Of General Bartlett.

We regret to learn that General BART
LETT, OF Massachusetts, died on Sunday.
lie endearcd himself to many OF our citi-
zcns by his social virtues, and especially by
his statesmanlikc and liberal opinions. he
fought against the South, and received some
fearful wounds, which we suppose were the
cause Of his early death; for he was q
Young man. BY one OF bis wounds he lost
q leg.
General BARTLETT was Democratic can
didate upon the State ticket OF Massachu-
sets at the last election, and did all he could
to help on the Democratic cause. He was
greatly esteemed here, aud his death will be
lamentcd by the South. He was one Of Ma
lures nobemen, who had the generous
heart to appreciate the worth of the south
ern citizen who contended bravely in the
field for rights he deemed his own. He
fought for the Union, and in his last days
used all his influence to restore peace and
harmony to the nation. Peace to his ashes.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-19
AND NEW-YEARS
PRESENTS.
WEST, JOHNSTON & CO.,

WEST, JOHNSTON CO.,
Oil MAIN STREET, BETWEEN NINTH AND TENTH
STREETS,
have for sale one Of the finest and largest assort-
ments OF goods In their line ever offered In Rich
Inond, among which may DO found English and
American editions OF NIL the standard authors, In
prose and verse. beautifully and profusely Illus
trated and In the finest styles OF bindings In single
volumes or In sets.
PIANOS and ORGANS OF best manufacture on
FRENCH and GERMAN wRITING-DESkS aud
WORK-BOXES of beautiful finish and design;
CHILDREN'S WRlTlNG-DESKS and CASES;
GOLD PENS, HOLDERS, and PENCILS;
DESK-INKSTANDS OF new and beautiful designs;
PAPER WEIGHTS and IVORY FOLDERS;
IMPORTED CHROMOS, rich and bcautifu-many
Fine eI line st Of STEEL ENGRAwNGs; .
PRAYEk-BOOKS, HYMNALS, and BIBLES, Eng
lish editions, in fine bindings;
FAMILY BIBLES Of all kinds:
PORTFOLIOS. CRiBBAGE-BOARDs,
BASQUE SETS, .s -fra .... ..r
BACkGAMNON-BOA
PA ARiGHIs and other games for children.
RUSSIA-LEATHER POCkEi-B0OkSa and CARD
CASES in endless variety and new styles:
LADIES' WORK-RASkETS: ...a. -. ..... .......
lPICTURE-FRAMES. SCRAP-ROOkS, &c, &C.;
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N B.-Letters addressed to US VIII receive our per-
sonal and prompt attention in filling orders.
de 16-3t WEST, JOHNSTON & co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-19

Patrick Muliigan, member OF the first
branch OF the City Council from the Eighth
Ward OF Baltimore, died Sunday morning
from the pistol-shot wound received on
Thursday morning last during disturb
ance at q bah. Mulligan, Just before, his
death, made statement before a justice I'm
which he positively ,sWere he was shot by.
Thomas J, Hogan. Mulligan was Thirty
one years old, ,. 100. $3.50 s 4s,f.;s 800. q
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-19
ESTABLISHED 1885.

TOYS! TOYS!! ToYs!!l
SANTA CLAUS has arrived. and made his head
quarters, rs iisua', ut t--n- ..s. $500.
ROBERT HARROLD'S, S17 Broad streets
where You viii Aud the largest and best collection OF
TOYS OF every description
DOLLS, GAMES,
VELOCTPEDES, WAGONS.
HOBBY-HORSES,
CARRIAGE Els, &c. &c.
Also, beautiful assortment OF
COLOGNE SETS, VASES,
SMOKING SETS, 4 e.. &C.
WORKBOXES, DESKS, ......
WORkSTANDS, .-
BOOk-SHELyES. BRACKETS,
and great variety or goods suitable for holiday I
presents. r,,,
WORKS Of all kinds ut the lowest prices:
4 beauiifnsslssortmens OFT TOILET SETS from
Also 20 DIEHG;oRATED GRANITE CHAMBER SETS
from 50 up; .,,c
MOTTO-FRAMES at 25c. also, Il iuu Inc OF f1I-
TURE-FRAMES:
A good SHA WL-STRAP for 25c.
For bargains 20 to The old established house or
ROBERT HARROLD, 817 Bread street.
AZ fe de 16-3t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-19
HOLIDAY GOODS,

THRISTMAS CLOTHING,
CHRISTMAS CLOTHING,
CHRISTMAS CLOTHING,
CHRISTMAS CLOTHING, 81. ..t
. ... -. ut VIM. IRA SMITHS.
OVERCOATS In variety, ..... .s..
OvERCOATS In variety, ~f
OvERCOATS in variety,
r.....E '."' at VIM. IRA SMITHS.
BUSINESS SUITS In variety,
BUSINESS SUITS In variety.
BUSINESS SUITS in variety,
BUSINESS SUITS in variety, ....
ut W1L IRA SMITHS.
YOUTHS, BOYS, and CHILDREN'S CLOTHING,
YOUTHS, BOYS, and CEILDREN'S CLOTHING,
YOUTHS, BOYS, and CHILDREN'S CLOTHING,
YOUTHS, BOYS, and CHILDREN'S CLOTHING,
at WM IRA SMITH'S.
GENTLEnIEN'S WHITE DRESS SHIRTS,
GENTLEMEN'S WHITE DRESS SHIRTS.
GENTLES1EN'S FURNISHING GOODS in variety,
GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS In variety,
at VIM IRA SMITHS,
de 19-eodst 100 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-19

~ ENTLEMEN'S L G I'll r COLORED
~ PARTY KID GLOVES, Couvlsler's make,
sizes 7, *, ~, N, and 8. Price, 1925; usual
price So. ~ a.
MEDiUM-COLORED KIDS. Price, 81 usual
price Sits; for CASH ONLY.
This is the best glove for the price ever bought.
Call early. ..r.... VIM. IRA SMITH,
de 1927 s.-.s. ...-.. 100 Main street.