Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-07-14
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EASTERN DISPATCHES.

New YORK, July 13.-The weather
continues intensely hot, with fair pros
| pect of to-day being the warmest OF the
season. The sky is clear and delightful
and no signs of rain.
The following have been finally select
ed as the rifle team to shoot against the
Irish: Fariwel, Hyde, Weber, Dakin,
| Blydenburg, Allen, Fulton, Bruce, Shat
! err Ovsrbaugh, Jewell and Rathbone. 1t
| thus seems that one of the best shots is
| crowded out.
Some 50, has been raised for the
| Custer monument.
The Times Washington special speak
ing of the recent removals says: Taft is
said to be about making various removals
and new appointments in the South, in
interest of efficient service.
The Tribunes Washington special
says few more removals such as those
Of Jewell, Pratt, Dyer and Yaryan. would
| leave the President without the support
of single respectable Republican in
WashiL gton; as it is, many of those who
| heretofore defended him on almost every
occasion when defense has been neces-
sary, or at least held their peace and re-
fused to criticise his actions, are to-day
| outspoken in their condemnation of
Grants unwise, and to the Republican
party, almost fatal policy. The explain
atoms for the Presidents course are
these: He has taken this method to re-
venge himself on the Republican party
and upon the country; first, in defeating
him IN his pet scheme for the third term
second, for the neglect with which he
was treated by the Cincinnati Conven-
ton; the ignominious defeat of his fav-
orite candidate, Conkling, and the in
direct condemnation of his administra-
ton contained in Hayes letter OF accept
aDce.
The Sun says that Cook, the Califor-
MIA diver. has succeeded in getting hold
| of some of the treasure of the sunken
ship. and hopes for completest sue
sess.
ST. PAUL, Mimi. July 14.-At the Re-
publican Congressional Convention held
to-day at Ottawa. Hon. Mark H. Dunnel
was nominated by reclamation for re-
election to Congress from the First Dis
trict of this State. The Convention rati.
fed the nomination of Hayes and Wheel
er, and freely endorsed the platform
adopted at Cincinnati.
WASHINGTON, July 13.-The impeach.
| ment trial was resumed, but owing TO
the absence of the witness, Evans, post
trader at Fort Sill, the Court adjourned
until tomorrow, and the Legislative
business continued.
The following letter was yesterday sent
to ex-Secretary Bristow by the President
Executive Mansion. Washington, July
II, 1876. Hon. B. H. Bristow. Dear
Sir: Through the press learn that the
COMMITTEE of Congress investigating
the whisky frauds. have summoned you
as witness, and that you with great
propriety, as l think. baye declined to
testify, claiming that what occurs in the
Cabinet or between members of the
Cabinet and the Executive officially, is
privileged, and that Committee Of Com.
gress have no right to demand an an
swer. | appreciate the position you have
assumed on this question, but beg to re-
lieve you from all obligations Of secresy
on this subject, and desire not only that
you may answer all questions asked re-
latng to it. but wish that all members of
my Cabinet and ex-members of { be Csbi-
net since l have been President, NAV be
also called upon to testify in regard to
the matter. With great respect. your
obedient servant,
(Signed) U. s. GRANT.
BISMARCK, July 12.-Col. Burcke,
agent at Standing Rock. has arrived and
gives good account OF his Indians; he
says they are all on the reservation, ex-
cept few who are hunting; they are
however, uneasy because no provisions
have been sent for them and because
they realize that change OF policy must
result from the late massacre. A gentle
man who came in with Burcke, talked
with an Indian just in from the hostiles;
he says nine bands. in mum ers more
than be could count. engaged Custer
and lost more men than he. The I'm.