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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-03-15
FOR THE BLACK HILLS
Chicagoans Preparing to leave for the
sEldoralo via cheyenne.

The Inter Ocean of the Sth inst.
has the following:
A large meeting of persons inter
ested in the Black Hills gold coun.
try, and including a number who
have apparently made up their minds
to visit the new Eldorado, was held
last night in Workingmen's Hall,
Nos. "a to 5S South Desplaines
street. The meeting was called to
order by Mr.. j. S. Westfall, who
made a few remarks in regard to the
object Of the meeting, and introduced
Jamsss w. Conkling as a gentleman
who had been there, knew all about
it, and intended to go again.
Mr.. Conkling said that from his
knowledge of the country he would
engage to take a party of men from
this city and show them where there
was gold in large quantities. He was
with Prof. Jenney's geological ex-
petition last summer, and had found
gold there. On n occasion he
washed out two pans of dirt, obtain
ings1.25 worth of gold. Along all
the streams in the neighborhood Of
Custer City he had found the prec-
ious metal, and in such quantities as
to carry conviction to his mind as to
the capabilities of the country. He
had already $50 men enrolled on his
list, and expected to have 400 names
bysthe s15th.inst.
Mr.. Vaughan expressed his conf
dence in the good faith Of Mr.. Conk-
ling, who had heenthroughth the Black
Hills With Prof. Jenney,s party, and
was satisfied asfto. the mcttliht there
is gold there a paying quantities.
The laRais also we'll timBered. and
cmirpntly #~ellzs#sed for a~ericultu-
raj pnrfeses Mr. Esnkling dis!
claims any wish TO recommend any
b~Srfic7iai fdifroad or Stage company
butsissof rhc opinion TINT the rout'
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via Cheyenne is the most direct and
easiest one,
Mr. Westfall read from Thurs
days Inter-0cean an article setting
forth what a miners outfit should
consist Of, and pointing out the most
direct routes to the auriferous re-
gions. Other articles frem the Chey-
enne LEADER and various Western
papers, all going to prove the rich
nature of the country, were read.
Mr.. Westfall then announced that
the party would start on the night
of the 18th inst, over Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific Railroad, a spec
ial train having been engaged. All
persons holding certificates of menu
bership in the Chicago Mining Com
pany were requested to notify the
Secretary what amount of baggage
they intended to take with them:
This was necessary, as they would
have to notify the railroad company
what number of cars would be requir-
ed,
Mr.. 0, Connell, a member of the
Chicago Mining Company, said that
the members of the association had
made up their minds to go to the
Black Hills and settle there. They
had formed the opinion that the
move would be a paying one, and.
although they did not all expect to
become suddenly wealthy, they had
confidence in the country and believ-
ed if they settled there they would
be able to do well. By joining the
company a man could get to the hills
and live there for two months at an
expense not exceeding $50. The
speaker thought the estimate rather
low, but believed 800 would cover
all expenses. Members of the com
pany are entitled each to one lot in
a section with which Mr.. Conkling
was well acquainted, and where he
knew there was gold.
Mr.. Westfall then announced that
all persons DESTROYS of joining the
organization must do so by Saturday
next, as Monday and Tuesday WOULD
be taken up with the arrangements
for the trip. Further information
can be obtained at Major Conkling's
office, No. 20 West Randolph street.
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Total,


These distances are by the road
500 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, will
begin running between Cheyenne
and Custer City on or before the
LIST of April. Fare will be as fol-
lows: First-class, Cheyenne to
Custer City, $50; second-class,
Cheyenne to Custer City, SIS;
third-class, Cheyenne to Custer City,
$40. These rates apply only to
through tickets.1
Our forwarding houses can fur
nish transportation for 1000, 900
pounds at a shipment. Freight
charges, Cheyenne to Custer, range
from 81 to & cents. per pound, ac-
cording to kind of animals employed
and time consumed on the road.
Horses are plenty and cheap here.
Prices range as follows: Well-bro-
ken saddle horses, S35 to S75 each ;
or with saddle, Birdie, etc., from $40
up. Well-broken work teams, 500
to $3.50 per span ; single carriage
horses, 500 to $3.50 each mules,
5000 to S400 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
are 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 rs
per cent. more than it would if pur-
chased here.
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List of letters remaining in the
Cheyenne Post office, Laramie county,
Wyoming Territory, March 18th, 1876,
which If not called for within thirty
lays, will be sent to the Dead Letter
Office. Persons calling for these let
tiers will please say advertised" Civ
ny date.
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The N. Y. Herald favors Conk-
ling for President, that paper, how
ever, does not make Republican
Presidents.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-03-15

Wyoming Democrats favor Thur
man for President. Hendricks, they
say, Is too aged to please the young
Democracy.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-03-15

Blaine and Hayes is the LEADERS
favorite ticket; the Cincinnati con
vention cannot improve upon these
nominations.
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~Our Authorized Advertising Agents tor the
LEADER are, ia New York, s. NJ. Pettengill A Co.,
q, Park Row, Geo. p. Rowell a Co., 40Park Row,
vi. Louis, Rowet1 & Chermnn, Cor. Third and
Chestnut Streets, ST Louis Advertising and
Publishinz Agency; Chicago. ii H.. Chandler,
ia South Clark street; Philadelphia, n. W.
Aver a Son. 7Ss SAMSON Street, and Coo, Weth-
enli a Co. Bulletin building.
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WEDNESDAY. MARCH ID. 1876.
: PRESIDENTIAL NOTES.
Blaine and Hayes is a Good Ticket.

The Chicago Journal has come
out in favor ofrE. d. Washburne for
President; but Illinois will not get
the next President.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-03-15

E. d. Morgan will divide the
the N York delegation with Conk-
ling at Cincinnati.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-03-15

Morton is looming up for the
nomination at Cincinnati-in Indi-
ana. -rfJl rliI
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-03-15

The Republicans of Wyoming
take kindly 10 Blaine; la few, how
ever, faYor Bristow.
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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
Bunton's Ranch to Eagles Nest, 8
Eagles Nest to Fort Laramie, l7.5
TT. Laramie to Spring Branch, II
Spring Branch to Raw Hide, II
Raw Hide to Niobrara River, Is
Niobrara to Old Woman's Fork, IL
Old Wonan's Fork to 2nd Camp, Is
End Camp to South Beaver, 10
S. Beaver to Big Cheyenne Forks, 1875
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The Black Hills.
Inflammation Of Interest % Those
Who are Going There.
Cheyenne the Place to Outfit at
Distance Table-Passenger Fares and
Freight Hates-Ete.

In answer to the hundreds of
communications we are in daily re-
eeipt 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, we 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
r 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,
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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.
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-23
Miscellaneous Items.

The Washington correspondent Of the
Chicago Inter- Ocean telegraphed on the
14th: There is considerable agitation here
Der of unfortunate errors in the compost
tion OF the Electoral College, particularly
IN the Republican side. 1t seems that at
least two Republican Electors, one in Wis
consin and one in Vermont, are Postmas-
tiers, who are disfranchise by the Consti-
tuition, which prohibits any person hold
ing an Office Of profit, honor, or trust
under the Government from being Electors.
There are also at least two Of the Electors
on the Republican ticket members of the
Centennial Commission. Considerable cor
r~espondence has taken place on this matter,
and advice is being asked Of the National
Committee. Private dispatches from South
Carolina state that one of the Hayes Electors
in Richland County may be defeated by the
loss Of about 400 votes, his name having
been misspelled OF that number of ballots.
This question is exciting a great deal of in
~terest, and may prove a perplexing one be-
fore the result is finally reached.
The New Jersey Legislature is Democratic
by one majority ON joint ballot.
A dispatch from Salem, Oregon, says that
the Democrats intend to apply to the SUI
preme Court for a writ enjoining the issu-
ance of the certificate to Watts, the Post
master, one of the Republican Electors, and
giving it to the highest Elector on the DEM
ocratic ticket.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-23
A F~ruituDealer'S Troubles.

A staid-looking gentleman, appar-
stand on Whitehall Street yesterday.
"What is the price of the oranges?"
he asked, pointing to a collection of
large pears.
"Dees ees not de horange," said the
polite vender. Dees ees de California
paire. One for tw~enty-fi' cent"
"You don't mean to tell me-" said
the stranger, putting his hand upon an
apple, s'that this is a pear?"
"Pardon! no. I say dees ees de
paire. Dees ees de appel. Tree for de
ten cent?
"WeIl, I must say" continued the
stranger, picking up ahandful of chest
nuts and examining them critically,
''that these are the q%ueerest apples L
ever saw"
"Oh, my God! no! Dem ees the
cheseynut what grow in your W coun-
tree. You roas' theem in de fire."
"Roast them inthe fire! Well, upon
my word" lingering a bunch of banan-
as curiously, 81 don't see how such
chestnuts as these can be improved by
roasting. They seem to be soft enough
now. However, / am much obliged.
III see you later. Good day." and the
stranger passed up the street.
"Gentlemen,n said the f~ruit-dealer,
turning in al appealing manner to the
crowd that had gathered, 'dat man is
n escape fool from de penitentiary."
Constitution.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-23

The funeral rites of the Rajah Can
dasamy, who died at Hyderabad, Bonn
bay, not long ago, are described as be-
ing appalling and disgusting. The
body was placed in a sitting posture,
propped up with pillows and carried
through the streets. The eyes were
open and staring, the teeth cleaning
and the breast uncovered. Twenty or
or thirty horses led the way, followed
by a rabble of men and low caste wom-
en-, who performed to the music of the
tom-toms. Then came an elephant
bearing the relatives, surrounded by a
crowd of people with overturned AM
brellas in which to catch pieces of sill
e that were thrown among them.
Lastly came the corpse, borne on an
open %palanquin, as described. This is
the usual of conducting the
funerals of people of rank among the
Hindoos, the mourners being the only
mes permitted to "ride the elephant
on that impressive occasion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-23

European adyices on the 10th were as
follows: Prince Milan protests against
garrisoning Belgrade by q Russian brigade.
Austria has not yet accepted the proposals
for a conference of the Powers. 1t is
stated that the Porte has raised several OBJ
~jections to the proposed conference. The
Gear made a speech on Friday, in which
he said Russia would insist upon her de-
mands.
Edwin Adams, the well known and popu-
lar tragedian, died recently in Melbourne,
Australia, where he went several months
ago to fill a dramatic engagement. He was
a native of Bedford, Mass, born in 1884,
and during the last 10 years of his life was
known as q ~''star'' throughout the United
States.
A st. Petersburg dispatch Of the 18th
says: The Gar has ordered the mobilization
Of a part of the Russian army. A circular
Of Prince Gortschakotf, Russian Premier, to
Russian representatives abroad, explaining
this measure, says: "The Car does not
wish war, and will, if possible, avoid it.
He is, however, determined that the prin-
ciples of justice which nave been recognized
as necessary by the whole of Europe shall
be carried out in Turkey under an effica-
cious guarantee
A London dispatch of the 18th says that
the London underwriters were asking five
shillings per hundred pounds for risk Of
capture on steamers loading in Russian
norris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-23
The Three Disputed States.

A special from New York to the St. Louis
Republican, 18th, says that the National
Democratic Committee claim a Democratic
majority in all of the three doubtful States
as follows: Florida, 1,4O0; Louisiana,
1000; South Carolina, 1900.
Per contra, Senator Conover tsiegraphed
that Florida had certainly gone for Hayes,
with State ticket in doubt, and the Repub-
lican claim in the ether two States was still
firmly maintained.
The South Carolina Board of State Cam
vassers met and organized on the 18th. The
question as to the authority of the Board to
decide contested cases was argued at length,
the Democrats claiming that the functions
Of the Board were entirely ministerial, and
that they had no Constitutional authority to
reject any returns properly authenticated by
the Board Of County Canvassers.
On the 18th, a motion was made by the
Democratic counsel before a full bench of
the South Carolina Supreme Court, praying
that a writ Of prohibition and mandamus be
granted, restraining the Board of Canvass
ers from exercising judicial functions on
the election Of Electors, members OF the
Legislature, members of Congress and
Solicitors, and combining them to ministerial
functions only. Tn Court issued such a
rule, requiring the Board of Canvassers to
answer Thursday why the writs should not
be issued.
The county canvass in Florida was made
on the 14th, but as many of the polling
places are hundreds of miles from all rail-
way communication, it was not expected
that all the returns would reach the Board
of Commissioners for a week at least.
The Democrats have filed a protest against
the late election in Charleston County, S.
c., ON the ground of intimidation and lille
gality.
On the 14th, a communication was adj
dressed by the Northern Democrats to the
Northern Republicans: then in New Or
leans, requesting a personal conference in
reference to the political situation in Louis
lana.
The Northern Republicans in New Or
leans, on the 10th, replied to the Northern
Democrats, declining to hold a conference
as requested, on the ground that they were
there merely as spectators and had no au-
thority to interfere or intermeddle in the
conduct Of the State canvass.
General Sheridan and staff arrived at New
Orleans on the 18th. There was nc change
in the situation, and every thing remained
quiet.
The Louisiana Returning Board met and
organized on the 10th and then adjourned
till noon of the 18th. 1t was reported that
the sessions of the Board would be strictly
private.
The New Orleans correspondent of the St.
Louis G0be-Democrat says the following
characteristic dispatch had been received by
Gov. Kellogg:
CHICAGO, Nov. Is. Gov. W. p. Kellogg: In
the Presidential game the Democratic party has
a hand filled with stolen cards-NissisSippi,
Alabama, Georgia, New York and Connecticut
full hand or flush. Looking over the tops of
these stolen cards across the table, VITA one
hand on a revolver, the old political blOat, thief
and buIldozer shouts to the Republican host
You touch Louisiana! Don't you steal a card on
me. Don't you touch it. The people demand
reform. Z. q. ~INGERSOLL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-23
The Feeling i'm New York.

NEW YORK, Nov. 10.-The political ex-
element still overshadows the interest in
business, and for the moment the specula-
tive markets OF Wall Street are more swayed
by the dispatches in relation to the vote of
the disputed States than by any other influ-
ence. In the stock market there was rush
in the first hour to sell all classes of shares
without much regard other than political
considerations. The market then became
quieter, and a good part Of the decline has
since been recovered.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-23
The Feeling I'm Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 10.-The city is in
a feverish state Of excitement regarding the
political situation, and business is to a great
extent interfered with. Notwithstanding
the crowds at the Centennial, the streets
are thronged with people, anxiously scan
ming the bulletin-boardS, and inquiring for
the latest news. Political excitement pre-
walls among the crowds at the Centennial,
and dispatches giving the latest indications
are announced from time to time. Presi-
dent Grant at loon to-day sent q dispatch
from the Centennial grounds to Gen. Sher-
man, directing that troops be sent into
Florida and Louisiana to Gen. Ruger and
Anger, with instructions to insure a fair
count of the election returns in those States,
and to prevent, at all hazards, interference
from either party. A perfectly fair count
must be made. He also urges that the fair
and influential men Of both parties go to
those States, and use their influence for
fair play.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-23

The Countess Mary Joannini, the
only American resident in Belgrade, has
made an appeal to her countrymen on
behalf of the homeless and suffering
Servians. She computes the number Of
people needing aid at 100000. The
Countess Joannini will be remembered
by old Washingtonians as Miss Mary
Harrington, daughter of Mr.. Chase's
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-23
The FEELING in Washington.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.-Four companies
Of troops have been ordered from South
Carolina to Tallahassee. They left this
morning. Gen. Ruger will accompany
them to Florida. The excitement here is
more intense than ever, and crowds are
congregated at many points throughout the
city discussing the situation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-23
them have been heard from and have ac-
WHO WILL GO.

cepted.
d. WHO WILL GO.
MEMPHIS, Nov. 10.-The following have
signiied by telegraph their intention of
starting at once to New Orleans in response
to the call of the Democratic National Com
mittee; Hon. Lyman Trumbull, Illinois;
ex-Gov. Hon. A. Ct. Curtin, Pennsylvania;
ex-senator Hamilton, Maryland; Hon.
r. r. Deolittle, Wisconsin,; ex-senator
and ex-Lieut. Gov. Colbaugh, Illinois;
Judge j. B. Stallo, Ohio; Hon. Oswald
Ottendorfer, New York; Hon. Henry Wat
terson, Kentucky; Hon. T. f. Randolph,
New Jersey; Hon. G. b. Smith, Wiscon-
sin: ex-Gov. C. Carroll, Maryland; eX-
Gov. Bigler, Pennsylvania; Hon. G. V.
Fox, ex-Assistant Secretary of the Navy;
Samuel j. Randall, Pennsylvania; Prof.
Sumner, Yale College; Hon. FL. D. Nc
Henry, Kentucky.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-23

A NEW YORK clergymanwho married
a 14-year-old miss to a youth OF IL, a
few days ago, is to have an opportu-
nifty to explain his conduct before a
court of law.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-23

e SHERMAN, Washington; Send all the
troops to Gen. Augur he may deem necessary
to insure entire quiet and a peaceable count of
the ballots actually cast. They may be taken
from South Carolina, unless there is reason to
suspect an outbreak there. The presence of cit
liens from other States, l understand, is re-
guested in Louisiana, to see that the Board of
Canvassers make a fair count of the votes actual
ly cast. 1t is to be hoped that the representative
and fair men of both parties will go.
TSiCned1 u 8. GRANT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-23
THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
The Result.

The following table shows the result OF
the election by States, the probable MAORI
ty in each, and the number of electoral
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-23
Troops Ordered to Florida.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 10.-The following
are copies of kilograms sent at about noon
to-day by President Grant:
GEN. w. Il. SHERMAN, Washington, d. c..
Instruct Gen. Augur in Louisiana anu Gen. Ru-
ger in Florida to be vigilant with the force at
their command, to preserve peace and good
order and to see that the proper and legal boards
of canvassers are unmolested in the performance
of their duties. Should there be any grounds of
suspicion of a fraudulent count on either side,
it should be reported and denounced at once. No
man worthy of the Office of President should be
willing to hold it if counted in or placed there by
fraud. Either party can afford to be disapDoint.
ed in the result. The country can not afford to
have the result tainted by suspicion of Illegal or
false returns.
[Signedl U. S. GRANT.