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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-01-04

into the Union, and wants the Gov
eminent to pay for the expenses OF
the Constitutional Convention.
New Mexico wants to be little
State; also, public buildings at Santa
Fe.
Washington Territory wants TO
annex Alaska as a county; aiso' al
additional land office.
Arizona wishes port OF entry al
Tucson; and an appropriation for the
improvement of the Colorado river.
Utah also wants to he raised to the
dignity of State, but her wants in
this particular will not be gratified.
BAD PRACTICE.
It is remarkable fact that large
number of prominent Department
officials have resigned good-paying
offices within the last few years, and
have hung out their shingles as
"claim agents attorneys" After
learning all Of the official secrets Of
the office, they resign, to appear as
prosecutors of claims against the
offices they have just vacated. This
is a pernicious practice, to say the
least. and ex-officials should be pro
hibited from trading on knowledge
so surreptitiously obtained, and that
too, at the expense of the Govern,
ment.
1t is noticeable that the Chaplain
of the House mainly directs his pray
ers to the Democratic side. Prob
ably he wishes to place them "wher'
they will do the most good"
NOTES BY THE wAYsIDE.
There are but two editors in tn
Senate, which speaks volumes for tn
profession.
Ex-Governor Bigler, formerly o
California, is engineering the 81,
100000 Centennial appropriation
bill. When "Sunset" Cox, tn
humorist of the House, introduces
it, some of the members laughed
thinking it was joke.
Frank Page was the only membe
of the California delegation tina
went to Philadelphia on the "Centen
NAL spree"
At fashionable wedding recently
the Russian Minister and wife ap
peared, preceded by a dusky Cos
sack, dressed in uniform like that Q
drum-maior and carrying draw
sword. The audience at first though
the "Mock Duke at one of tn
theatres had got loose.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-01-04
SHERIFF'S SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF AN ALIAS EXECUTION
ID issued out of the District Corft of the
Third Judicial District and to ME directed
and delivered for Judgment rendered in said
Court on the 2Sth day of October, A. d. 1875,
in favor of Alexander ID. Smith, and against
Charles v. Boisot, 1 did On the Sd day of JAN
uary, A. d. 1876, seize and levy upon the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit: The fol-
lowing lands, tenements and Embellishments,
to-wit The same being building occupied
as a store in Silver City, Lyon County, and
State of Nevada, by Il. W. Gowen, and the
land upon which the same stands, being part
of homestead claim filed and recorded by
Charles v. Boisot and rented by him to said L.
W. Gowen, the said homestead claim being
the one recorded In the name of Charles V.
Boisot and his wife, In the Records Of said
County and State, and situated in Block IA in
said Silver City.
Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day
Of January, A. d. 1876 at IL O'Clock A. NJ. of
said day, / will sell all the right, title and
interest of said Charles v. Boisot in and to the
above described property, at the Court House
door in and for Lyon County, State of Nevada,
at public auction. for cash in hand. to the
highest and best bidder, to satisfy said execu-
tion and all costs.
r. A. COOKE,
Sheriff of Lyon County, New.
Dayton. New, Jan. 4th, 1876.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-01-04
OUR NEW VOLUME.

The old year has closed for the
world; its grave is. already covered
with the snow of heaven, and as we
stand beside the fourth milestone in
the journalistic career of the TIMES,
turning down the last leaf Of our
third volume, we deem it suitable
time to have friendly chat with its
patrons. We established the paper
amid discouraging predictions of an
early failure-but we are here. We
are happy that our constant aim and
endeavor to please the people has
met with its reward; and while
promising nothing new or making
pledges which circumstances and the
freaks of fortune may battle, we pro-
pose to pursue the same course as
heretofore--to not only protect but
in our humble way to advance the
interests of Lyon county. But
whether it be in this or the adjoin-
ing counties, we shall pay particular
attention to furthering the develop
ments of the mines, believing as we
do that the mineral hidden beneath
the crusty armor of the earth to be
the foundation of our wealth and
greatness. Since our initiatory num-
Der we have increased it in size, and
should the rapid advancement and
progress of the country demand it.
we will further increase our facilities
to supply the latest news, and do in
the best possible style every variety
of printing. Feeling we have in the
past performed our duty towards all
and intending in the future to pursue
the same liberal policy, we conclude
in asking your continued good will
and patronage, and sincere wish fol
a happy and prosperous new year tc
all our patrons.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-01-04
LATEST DISPATCHES.
SACRAMENTO, January 3.

SACRAMENTO, January b.,
The Senate met to-day, but there
not being quorum present, adj
journed till tomorrow. The Assem-
bly, had a quorum present, and re-
sumed business.
SAN FRANCISCO, January 8.
Captain Sawyer, of the ship Or
pheus, which was wrecked on Copper
Island after having been in collision
with the Pacific, WAS arrested this
forenoon at Los Angeles, on COM
plant made by six seamen and stew
ard of the ship, charging him with
wilfully casting away the ship. The
penalty is death. The examination
will! take place before the United
States Commissioner at 2 p. NJ. on
Wednesday.
At 4 o'clock this morning fire
broke out in a Chinese store, No.
1913 Dupont street. The flames
spread to four shops adjoining on the
north. Damages estimated about
$4,000.
1t is rumored in commercial sircles
that Captain Waddell, who is acting
as Superintendent of the Pacific Mail
dock in this city, will shortly retire
from the company service, and return
to his home near Baltimore.
The San Francisco Presbytery held
a regular monthly meeting at Cal
vary Church this forenoon. In secret
session it was resolved to ignore
newspaper accounts as being antago-
nistic to the Presbytery. Dawson's
case was lightly touched. So far as
the legal aspect of the case are con-
! cerned, itmay be said on trustworthy
authority that the Presbytery will
not rest till the highest Court in the
land is Invited to reverse what is
termed the broad and sweeping
decision rendered by Judge Wheeler
When Judge Wheeler returns to the
city, necessary steps for an appea
will be taken. The case has excited
much interest both here and abroad
Been raining in the city all day
Advices from the interior report tn,
storm as general.
SEATTLE, w. t., Jan. 2.
Bark Windward, which SAILED
from this place Dec. 30, encountered
heavy gale off Haget heads on tina
day. Both masts were cut away
and she drifted ashore, probably 1
total wreck. Crew all saved.
SAN JOSE, Jan. 8.
Been raining here all day with NJ
prospects of clearing up. Creeks al
full, but no damage from overflow.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-01-04

Special Postal Agent for this Dis
trict, /. A. Zimmerman, arrived in
Virginia City yesterday morning to
investigate the truth of complaints
which have lately been made regar-
ding irregularities in the post Office
at that place. Mr.. H. is thoroughly
versed in all matters pertaining
thereto and will remedy the evil
wherever it exists.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-01-04

AocIDENT.-We regret that our
genial neighbor, ALT. Doten of the
Gold Hill News, met with a pain
full accident. by falling while des-
cending the steps from his resi-
dence, and breaking his arm just
above the wrist. Rather rough New
Year on editors. We suppose it is
accounted for by the fact that the
devil is always in the office.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-01-04
The TEST.

In our present Congress, owing to
the "tidal wave Of REFORM" as our
Democratic friends call their short
lived victory of the fall of 1875,
there are nearly hundred ex-Con-
federates, some of which are able
men, but their ability and strength
was once arrayed against the Gov
ernment which now, through
leniency never before exhibited by
any power, permits them to sit in
Judgment as it were, upon the past,
and form laws for the present. Know
ing how persistent were their OF.
fortsto destroy and sever the Uuion;
men who stood by their country in
her hour of peril, who offered their
fortunes and in many cases gave
what was dearer, the lives Of be-
loved ones, will watch with careful
eyes every indication which may
lead to revival of that spirit which
once brooded over the legislative
chambers, and only took its flight
In 1861, to burst forth in, the bitter
est rebellion Of recorded history.
But they enter upon their duties
with many firm promises and
pledges of loyal fidelity to prove
that their avowels are based upon
sincerity, that the question which
probably was the most important
Of all in causing their attempt at
disunion-thst OF State sovereignty
il forever settled, and will never
again Banquo-like rise to disturb
our dearly bought banquet of peace.
Senator Morton has introduced the
following test resolutions:
Resolved, That the people of the
United states constitute one national
unity.
Resolved, That the States are not.
and never were, sovereign and in
dependent in a national sense, and
are integral parts of one nation.
Resolved, That the Constitution is
not q compact between the States,
IN their municipal and corporate
characters, but was formed by the
people Of the Uuited States in their
primary capacity.
Resolved, That the rights of the
States are defined and guaranteed by
the Constitution, and can neither be
diminished or enlarged by an amend
ment thereof.
Resolved, That the right of the
States have the same sanctum and
security as the rights and powers of
the Government OF the United
States, and that local domestic gov
eminent by the States within the
limits of the Constitution is an es-
sential part OF our free republican
system.
Resolved, That the doctrine that
State has the right to secede from the
Union is inconsistent with the idea
Of nationality, is in conflict with the
spirit and structure OF the Constitu-
ton, and should be regarded as
having been forever extinguished
by the suppression OF the rebellion.
This will cause them to show
their hands and ii they be sincere in
their constant protestation that the
war issues are dead and ought to be
Buried, 1t will afford them an oppor-
tunity Of proving 1t to the satisfac-
tion OF every lover of his country.
A fallow who oct drunk on alae-
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-01-04

(Signed)
Expires -
Whatever the stock rises above the price
named in the contract Is the holders prOtt.
The difference between the market value OF
the stock and the contract price OF the Puts
or Calls" Ii termed the distance from tbs
market, varying according to the stock and
the state of the market at the time the con-
tract is signed.
Puts" and Calls" are issued for ten to thir.
ty days duration and are subject to settlements
whenever desired by the holder within the
time they have to run.
The cost Of obtaining these contracts vari"
from 81 to 81 per share, according u the name
of the stock aud thu duration OF the contract
The undersigned sell ten, twenty or thirty
day contracts ON any number of shares of stock
from Ave shares upwards.
Persons desiring to operate ty this system
In stock can remit ~ Us the cost OF the 'friv-
ilege' which viii be- - per share for hfteen
days, and g. per share Tor thirty days.
la sending any orders be careful to specify
the name OF the stick. whether "Put or
.'Call" is desired. and the lcnSth Of t1ne. Inc
money can be sent 10 us by draft. express or
p. o, order, and We will return by next msii
the privilege contract.
Parties desiring Information on any particu-
lar stock can obtain it by application Ia per
sout or by Letter to
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-01-04

We learn with deep regret of the
continued illness of G. G. Goodwin,
the talented ssitor of the Virginia
'Enterpri, q We sincerely hope lie
will s..sI II Ter, for his pencil
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-01-04
SHERIFF'S SALE.

10Y VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION IS
Id sued out of the District Court of the
Third Judicial District of the State Of Nevada,
and to me directed and delivered, for Judg-
ment rendered in said Court on the 2Sth day
of October A. d. 1875, in favor of William
Rogan, and against Charles V. Boisot, did ON
the 23d day of December, A. ID. 1875, seize
and levy upon the following described prop
erty, to-wit The same being bounded AZ
follows Commencing at point on the
eastern line of Main street. Silver City, Lyon
County, Nevada, distant, so feet southerly
from southeast corner of Main and Third
streets, running thence southerly forty eight
feet and eight inches; thence easterly along
the northerly line Of Louis Heise and S. A.
Chapin's line of survey one hundred and
thirty -seven feet and on the easterly by said 5.
A. Chapin's line of survey, and on the norther
ly by S. A. Chapin's survey to point on Third
street, distant one hundred feet easterly from
the southessterly corner of Main and Third
streets; thence at right angles southerly
parallel with Main street nifty feet; thence a,
right angles westerly parallel with Third
street one hundred feet to the easterly line OF
Main street and point of commencement; be-
ing in Block Fourteen 14) in said city.
Notice is hereby given that on the Goth day
of January, A. d. 1876. at IL o'clock A. NJ. Of
said day, l will sell all the right, title and in
terest of said Charles V. Boisot. in and to tn,
above described property, at the Court Hous'
door in and for Lyon County and State o
Nevada, at public auction, for cash in hand, t
the highest and best bidder, to satisfy said ex
ecution and all costs.
Sheriff of Lyon County, Nevada.
DAYTON, New Jan. 4th, 1876.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-01-04

Losr.-Sunday last, a gold pen
and pencil ease, somewhere in Gold
Hill. Leave at this Office and ac-
commodate a gentleman who can
illy afford its loss.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-01-04
ANIMPORTANT DECISION.

A dispatch from Washington says
the Commissioners of the General
Land Office Friday rendered de-
cision as to the application OF the
town of Silver City, New, ct al, to
set aside the patent in the oou'n
Comstock Gold and Silver Mining
Company for their claims on the
Comstock Lode. He decided tha'
there was no error in the patent, and
il cannot be recalled. This decls-
ion is of more than passing lmpor-
lance. as it finally establishes the
principal that mining claim may
he patented on compliance with the
law. whether it lies in or out OF a
iowa site patent. The South Com
stock is partially situated in Lyon
County. and claims portion las we
understand it) of the northwestern
portion of the town. However, we
do not anticipate any trouble be-
tween the company and those whose
property comes within range Of
their survey. but being so located
it strikes us that the company
should comply with the law, and
custom regarding the publication
of notices, etc.. in the official paper
of the county where situated.
Judge Addison, Postmaster at
Virginia City, has received and
placed in position 6o7 new patent
Government lock-bo1es, for the
convenience of the public-4OO have
already been rented, and he has
room for 200. additional. The boxes
all have duplicate keys, and will b'
a source of constant Inconvenience
j, to all laggards in box-rent.
Toor Snp1ov Last a GOLD OeI
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-01-04
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER

Especial Correspondence Of the TrxEs'l
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-01-04
"CaII. Contract.


VIRGINIA, New, -. 49,.
| For value received, the bearer may call on
| the undersigned for - shares OF the cap
| ital stock of the - Mining Company
ut - dollars per share, at any time within
- days from this date. One day mo-
tice required.
tSigned) ---
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-01-04

Whatever the stock falls below the prses
named in the contract is the holders proft
A Cali Contract is the reverse OF Put,
| enabling the holder of ii to make proht BY
rise in the stock above the price speeihed IN
| the contract This character of contract 10
| signed at price above the market value Of the
stock at the time OF issuing the contract, and
reads as follows;
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-01-04

A fellow who got drunk on cleo
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-01-04
"Put" Contract.

VIRGINIA, New, -, 1877.
For value received, the bearer may deliver
to the undersigned - shares OF the
capital stock of the - Mining Company
at - dollars per share, at any time within
- days from this date. One days no.
tice required.
(Signed) "
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-18

THE Railroad question is now fair
ly before the Legislature. On Satur-
day last the Railroad Committee of
the Senate filed report concurred in
by II members of the committee
against repealing the present railroad
tariff law. Two members of the
committee, Senator Perkins, Of Wood
bury, and Klnne, of Allamakee, united
in minority report favoring repeal.
The tone and temper of this latter
document is not screditable to its au-
thors and will not advance their
views. 1t is discourteous and insult
ing to the other members of the COM
mittee, characterizing the majority
report as "buncombe," and being
"cut and dried" and is otherwise
undignifed and puerile. We confess
to a feeling OF surprise that Senator
Perkins should have suffered such a
document to go out over his sigma
ture. The Senate very properly re-
fused to print it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-18

The following Is the copy OF res
olution adopted unanimously at :. full
meeting OF the Dubuque Board OF
Trade, called to take action upon the
effort being made to repeal the pres.
ent railroad law of this State;
Gsolged, That the Committee ON Trans,
portation of this Board, instruct our Rep
rescnia;ives in the Legislature to use theil
best ondoavors to prevent y repeal or mod
iticaton of the present II r. Tariff Law
now regulating freights and passenger
travel in the State of Iowa; that it is the
sense of this Board that the present law
be maintained as it now stands on the
Statute Books, and that any change in the
system, as by appointment of a Board of
R.R. Commissioners, or by any plan than
that by which u fixed rate is named would
virtually amount to repeal of the law by
cilectually destroying its efficiency.
Similar resolutions have been
adopted 10y the Boards of Trade in
Davenport, Burlington, and other
cities.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-18

The saddest case we have heard Of
lately is that of our excellent friend
Al. Swain, of the Fort Dodge Mes
senger. Here is the latest exhibition
Of his mania, the subject being the
Senatorial question, yet two years
off:
Keep on kicking, you gentlemen who
are supposed to be deacons in the Allison
camp. Kick out all those who happen to
have differed with the Junta; you have
such an abundance of strength the State
over that you can afford TO do it. Put
the Messenger just where you please, it
don't make any difference to us, for we
are bound to be happy under all circum-
stanccs-which is more than some of you
can say. So crack the lash, and crack it
loud, and let all hear it. Any man who
dares to oppose the royal Jack shoot him
on several spots Let the music for the
next Senatorial dance commence just as
soon as our Dubuque friends desire, and
let us have it lively, Choose partners for
the gallop, and in choosing, the Messenger
isn't blamed bit particular whether it is
left out or in
When AL. comes down here,
as he Is almost sure to, unless the
symptoms should become more favor
able, we will use our influence with
DR.. Reynolds, secure him a quiet
ward and skillful attendants.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-18

The Iowa Legislature i. consum-
ing time in the discussion of national
finances that might be more profit.
ably employed. Even supposing the
opinions of the members of the Leg
islature upon the ACCESSIBILITY Of re-
pealing the Resumption act Of the
last Congress to be valuable, and in
demand by the country at large, the
subject is one, for the settlement of
which, they are not responsible in
their official capacity, 1t is entirely
outside the sphere Of their duty; and
as we were told that this was to be a
working Legislature, it would look
better if our Solons would bring to
bear their ponderous intellects, and
expend their eloquence, if they must
talk, upon vital questions concerning
the we'll being of our State. The
financial question would be of COM
paratively easy solution if the poll
ticians who desire to make capital
out of it, would let it alone, and we
do not suppose that our lawmakers
at Des Moines hope to throw any
new light upon it, OF that such is the
purpose of the discussion.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-18

The committee to visit the Iowa
Insane Hospital, composed Of Mr.. G.
S. Watkins, of Davenport, and Mrs.
NJ. A. =. Darwin, of Burlington,
have completed their visitation, and
written their report, which will UNI
doubtly be submitted to the Lcgisla-
ture in few days. The report gives
the result of the personal obscrva-
tons of the committee, and contains
many valuable suggestions and rec
concentrations for the ameliol alton
of the condition of the insane. At
tention is called to the present over
crowded conditions of the asylums,
the Mt. Pleasant institution, instead
of properly caring for three hundred,
being compelled to accommodate near
ly double that number, and the one
at Independence being proportions
tely overtaxed with two hundred and
thirty. Besides these, there are in
sane persons scattered among the
poor houses OF the State. Jackson
county has provided separate build
ing for its insane paupers; and Scott
county has an arrangement with
"Mercy Hospital" near Davenport,
for the care of tw nty-three incurable
cases of insanity. This makes a to-
tai of 932 cases Of insanity under
the care of State and county officials.
Besides these, in many Of the coun-
les there are insane persons who are
cared for by their own families or
friends; so that the total number of
insane in the State must be over l.
900. The committee recommends
that the Legislature pass n law pro-
hibiting the placing of insane per-
sons in the county poor houses; also.
that a central State asylum for in
curables be established; also, that y
State Committee be appointed to
supervise the care of all insane
patients, whether in the asylum or
the poor houses.
The committee finds that fifty
three counties of the State have
poor houses; while three of the re-
naming forty-six have secured land
preparatory to the forming of county
poor farms.