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EzT Eureka Eneampment, &. re-, No o,
meets every Wednesday evening in Good Tenn
plars' Hail. All sojourning Champions in good
standing are cordially invited to attend.
By order of Commander.
, 1876-10-06

CALIFORNIA WINES BY US DiRECrLH FM & A sa
~ vineyards IN PPes D"e' UT q ROTHSCHILD CO.
Francisco rates by
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-02-17
A COLORED SENATOR PROTESTS.

Last week the President nominated
E. G. Billings for United States Dis
trict Judge Of L ouisiana, to fill the VA
cancy created by the resignation of Du-
rell, who laid aside the judicial ermlne
to escape impeachment. The nom
ination was sent to the Senate for con-
frmation, and there referred to the
Judiciary Committee, who reported
favorably on the nomination. B. X.
Bruce, the colored Senator from Mis-
issippi. objected to the confirmation
of Billings upon the ground that he
was the author of the Infamous mid
night order issued by Durell, which
caused reign of terror in Louisiana.
Bruce is said to be a fluent and eff
feetive speaker. He holds that peace
and good order in the South cannot be
secured by Federal interference in
State affairs. His state and his people
were affected by the condition of af-
fairs in Louisiana and as the repre-
sentative of all the people of Missls-
sippi, white as well as black he pr, Z.
tested against the confirmation of BIZ
lings, who was recognized as the real
author of all the wrongs that had been
heaped on the people of Louisiana.
He said if strife was not stirred up by
Federal interference all difficulties would
soon be settled and the whites and
blacks would live together in perfect
harmony. Bruce's speech created
CONSERVATION in the Senate. Such
fearful attack on bayonet rule by
colored representative from the South,
was as alarming as it was unexpected.
Grant is furious and has declared war
against Bruce, who, it is said. actually
declined an invitation to private con-
sultation at the White House.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-02-17
DISPATCHES
The Wisconsin Railroad law.

CHICAGO, Feb. II, 1876.
The Vance Bill repeating the more
Objectionable features Of the Wiscon-
sin railroad law, is now in the hands
of the Senate Railroad Committee
awaiting action. The committee has
nine members, Of whom five are in fa-
vor of the repeal, while the others, in
Guiding Porter, the author of the law,
are opposed thereto. Railroad men
count two or three majority in favor of
the bill, and few believe that it will
pass the Senate by third majority,
though this estimate is considered
over sanguine. Senator Porter saws:
1T is my opinion that in the present
temper Of the Senate, there is not
majority for the bill as it stands.
cannot say what the effect Of the pro
posed amendments will be. They
might be made more acceptable, and The
bill possibly receive majority, which
| do not think it can in the present
form" The Senate Committee will meet
Thursday afternoon to consider the
bill. and a heated discussion is antici
pated. The principal amendments to
be proposed, will restrict all pas
senger fares TO three cents mile, and
prohibit all Determinations Serious
objections are not urged to the restor
alton of the freight tariff of June 18th,
1872. The statement that BOSS d"
Keyes is opposed to the bill on politi-
cal grounds, and would labor for it's de-
fent, is an error. Parties ore divided
about in the middle on the bill, and
Keys has labored with the conservative
Republicans for the repeal Of the ex-
listing law.
The Campaign Against the sioux.
Gen. Terry was interviewed yester-
day at ST. Paul, and denied General
CGstar's statement that he with Gen.
Crook. was about to make q campaign
against the maraucing Sioux Indians.
Gen. Terry evidently expects that some
such movement will take place, but he
was emphatic that nothing had been
decided upon "a yet, and appeared
greatly nettled that Gen. Custar, a sub
ordinate in his department., should be
talking about his plans for On Indian
campaign.
NO Interference With Black Hills
PrOspeetors.
Gen. Custer reached st. Paul yester-
day, and will receive instructions in re-
! gard to interference with Black Hills
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-02-17


morning at 1875.
Legal tenders buying at SSH, and
S6s4 selling.
The Committee on Appropriations
have had under consideration bill re-
ferring TO Territorial government, and
it was decided to cut salaries down to
war figures, that is to what they were
four years ago. This will make the
pay of Governors, 50, 500, instead of
$1,000; Judges, $4,000, instead of
$4,000; and Secretaries, $4,000, in
stead of 1850.
A Washington special says Initiation
lists in the House seem to have got full
control of the Democratic caucus, as
instanced by the complexion of the
Committee,
The Senate Judiciary Committee
have decided adversely on the nomina-
ton of Representative White, of AL
ALBANIA, for United States Judge for
Utah Territory, because of Whites COM
plicity in Parkman Brooks cotton
claim.
The President signed the Centennial
Bill yesterday, with quill pen made
from the wing of an American eagle.
The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany, following the lead of the Atlantic
and Pacific Company, has reduced its
rates from 20 to 25 per cent.
Another battle, probably the closing
ore. will soon be fought by the Al
consists and Carlists.
The advisory council of Plymouth
Church met again yesterday, and the
case of the church was presented by
Mr.. Sherman in extenso.
Tlsre has been great freshet in the
Mohawk Valley, and ice piled up 90
feet high.
A London Times special from Paris
says, strange rumor is current that
some Carlists recently entered French
territory and installing French soldiers
for Alfonsists fred upon them. The
French replied. an engagement which
lasted ten minutes ensued. One
French soldier was killed.
The State Independent Convention
met at indianapolis yesterday and
nominated candidates for Governor and
Lieutenant Governor, and instructed
delegates to National Convention to
vote for Senator Booth of California
for President.
In House of Representatives, yester-
day, the Colorado bill was taken up
and passed
Specie shipments today, from New
York, will be $15, 600, 600 in gold.
DR.. Tellcampf, Professor of Political
Economy in the University of Brstan
and member of Parliament, is dead
EENuzznzssE51xzxEEaEzz1
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-02-17

ANOTHER lot of Grants pets were
indicted yesterday at Springfield H.
linois for defrauding the revenue.
Verify if Bristow, who is the right man
in the right place, is not removed, there
will not be enough third-termers out of
the penitontiary in the Western States
to make and second a motion, when
their State Conventions meet.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-02-17

and IL accordance with law and an order Of
the Board OF irectors. mede on the twelfth
day Of January, 1876, 50 many shares Of
each parcel Of such stock IA mag be necessary
will be sold at public auction at the Office of
the Company, No. 200 Sansome street,
Room San Francisco. California. on
MONDAY, the SIXTH DAY OF MARCH.
1876, az the hour of two o'clock p. NJ
OF said day. to pay said delinquent ar
seesment thereon. together with costs Of
advertising and expenses Of sale.
A. HALSfY, Secretary
Office Room Q. No. 20D Sansome street.
San Francisco, California. fe17.td
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-02-17

=" CHILDREN" said country minis
ter, addressing Sunday school, why
are We like fowers? What do we have
that flowers have?" And small bow
in the infants class, whose breath
smelled of vermifuge, rose up and
made reply, " Worms" and the min
lister crept under the pulpit chair to
hide his emotion.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-02-17
STATES REGISTERS
SUM MCMS.
No. 12l.
IL THE UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
For THE DISTRICT OF

No. 12l.
IL THE UNITED STATES LAND OvFICE,l
For THE DISTRICT OF
CARSON CITY. NEv.,
YEyHE PEOPLE or THE UNITED STATES
4 to GEORGE A. NICHOLS greeting You are
hereby summoned TO appear before me at my
Office in Carson City. on the FIRST day OF
APRIL, A. D., 1876, at eleven O'clock A. NJ,
to answer the complaint of EUGENE SILVA
averring that your homestead application TO
the northeast quarter of section twtnty-one,
Township forfy-two, North. Range forty, east,
has been wholly abandoned BY you a,td that
.you have changed your residence therefrum
Tor more than six months since making said
entry and next prior TO the date herein and that
said tract is not settled upon and cultivated by
you as required By law, and then and there do
you show cause, if any there be. why your
said homestead entry, No 121. should not be
declared Cancelled and forfeited to the United
States. falling ia which judgement viii be
taken against you.
To the United States Marshal or deputized
citizen, greeting Make service aud return
hereof.
Given under my hand this 14th day Of Fen.
ruary, A. D., 1876.
A. wAiTZ,
I'll Register District of Carson City New.
sea ni-td
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-02-17

THE State Independent Convention
of Indiana, yesterday, instructed
delegates to the National Convention
to vote for Senator Booth Of California
for President. If Booth will accept
the nomination it is very probable
that he will be the Independent candi-
date for President in the ensuir g
campaign.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-02-17
The ScaHold.
ST.. LOUIS, Feb. II, 1876.

DT. LOUIE, L co. ~, AO'N'
The preparations are complete for
the execution of the murderers OF
Francisco Palermo There are three
of them, all Sicilans, and have been in
America only few years. Their real
names are, Casian Corona, DINA Dom
inaco and Salabano Anthony. Corona
is 81 years old, and single. DOMINGO
80 years old, and has wife and child
in Sicily. Anthony is 40 years old.
and has q wife and five children in
Sicily. Efforts are being made to
secure a Communication on the ground
that the murder grew out of an old
feud, bat there is no prospect at present
of success. The men will be hanged at
noon, and no tickets of admission will
be issued only attendants and reporters
being allowed within the Jail yard.
More whisky Ring Indictments.
SPISGFGBLD H., Feb. II, 1876.
The following indictments were re-
turned into Court yesterday: G. w.
Alderman and Robert Weimer, failing
to make proper entries and returns as
rsc:i6ers; Z. S. Ireland, failing to pre-
serve books as rectiflsr; John l.. Smith,
carving on business as rectifier I'M
lawfully.
An Insurance Agent in Trouble.
CHICAGO. Feb. II, 1876.
Orville Cunkhine, an agent of the
Mutual Life Insurance Company, who
is charged with misappropriating Sl5,-
600, asserts that the matter is nothing
more than difference Of accounts be-
tween himself and the company.
Illinois independents.
At caucus the Independents at
Decatur, Illinois, Convention in sess-
ion to-day, discussed a series of resolu-
tions to be presented to the convention,
in which they demand honest men in
Office, and the election of all who have
been connected with official frauds;
retrenchments in the public service;
the repeal of the national currency Act,
and the substitution of greerbacks for
national cnrrapcy The greauhsckc In be
le3el tenders for all public and private
debts except the redemption of Gov
eminent bonds, which are payable in
coin; the repeal of the Sherman re-
Act; the enactment of tariff
for revenue only. The transportation
question was briefly alluded to, recog-
nizng the right of the National and
State Governments to control and reg
ulate railways.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-02-17
NEW TO-DAY.
DELINQUENT NOTICE.

GtIERRA SILVER MINING COMPANY
NJLocatien # principal place Ct business,
san Francisco, California; location Of works.
Sierra District, Humboldt county, Nevada.
NOucE-'Fh re are delinquent UPON the
following described stock On account 81 As
sessment NO. ~ levied ON the twelfth day of
January, 1876, the several amounts set oppo-
site the names OF the respective Shareholders,
q follows:
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-02-17
MISCELLANEOUS.
BULLION TAX.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ tax on proceeds of mines for the quarter
ending December 81, 1875. is now due and
payable to me at my Office in the Court house
of the county of humboldt and that the laws
for its collection Will be strictly enforced.
JAMES BUCKNER, County Assessor.
By S. BUCKNER. Deputy, Assessor.
Winnemucca. February IA. 1876 fel4-4w
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-02-17

prospectors. No interference is antici-
pated at present.
The Black Hills Fever Raging.
LEAvENwoRTH, Ks, Feb. II, 1876.
The Black Hills fever is raging rather
extensively in this city, and the exodus
promises to be great. A party is now
forming which will start in about
week.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-02-17

A YOUNG man, who was asked why
he did net marry. promptly replied
My dear sir, I've been salsman in
dry goods store for ten years,
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-02-17

LYDIA SHERMAN, the convicted
wholesale poisoner, is said to be dying
in the Connecticut State prison.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-02-17
aenienaber the 22d OF February,
1876.

Not only VIII the 22d be celebrated in due
form by ail patriots Of Winuemucea, bat TIE
da5 will ho elcaed rs Crane ball at the Van
N mueca Centennial HGil. This Hall IS ons
OF the finest between Salt Lake and VirgiiA
City and LAS been fitted up IN elegant siyie.
A Pi9at Class String Band
con listing Of bass ana leading yiolins, VIII g
ON hand nun viii be IN attendance to car
in clear and distinct voice the figures OF tH'
dance, in order that the different ssts ~"
move in harmony. Some Of the most loin''
dances OF the times Will be billed for the ever
ing.
A sumrtuous Super
will be served al a reasonable hour ana eFe's
thing done by the management to make y o''
Of tho most enjoyable events Of the season
Invitations will be sent 20 the nelsnooiiA'
towns and fine attendance is anticipateu'
Remember that the music will be NO ;, -.
every effort made to make the baptism OF w
new Hall success. dan' -
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-02-17

George Thompson. G. " Fraser, Alock Sid
0lciaa
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-02-17

J. c. Fairbank' A. n. Sadorous. George Finl
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-02-17
r c 1. G c r a p WIG .
BY Atlantic and Pacific Line.

ESPECIAL TO THE SILVER sTATE.I
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-02-17
SUMMARY OF THIS MORNINGS
DISPATCHES.

Gold opened in New York this
morning at 1875.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-02-17
HUMBOLDT HOUSE.
l.. A. Blakeslee, z ". Rowland.

RYE PATCH.
Wallace Greenwich. John EorlanG, John Cody
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The Centennial of Political Economy.

A century ago, in the month of March,
l776, the first edition of Adam Smiths s
+" Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of
the Wealth of Nations" was published in
London; work which laid the corner
stone and foundation of new branch of
science called Political Economy" with
which, as Henry Thomas Buckle says, even
the wisest Of Ancients had not the least
acquaintance, but which possesses an i'm
portance it would be difficult to exagrer
ate; work which, looking at its ulti-
mate results, is probably the most impor-
tant book that has ever been written, and
is certainly the most valuable contribution
that has ever been made by single man
toward establishing the principles on which
government should be based. The CEN
tennial Of this celebrated work, born in
the same year with our Republic, aud ow-
ing its birth to the same great ideas and
principles Of humanity and freedom which
are the original sources of our institutions,
should not be forgotten in this year Of our
first National Centennial. We say it
should not be forgotten. We do not mean
to honor the name and memory of the
great Scotchman by the erection Of mar
Bile monument on the centennial grounds
(Which, however, would be more proper
than the contemplated erection Of statue
Of Bismarck on those grounds, for Smith s
work by itself is monument more splen-
did, imposing and massive than any one
which could be built by his thankful pos
terity. The celebration we propose is one
we consider to be in the spirit Of the mod
est and practical genius Of Adam Smith.
May all our Legislators, statesmen and
editors in this year, 1876, expcnd few
hours each day in refreshing their fnan.
cial sagacity and learning by studying the
" Wealth of Nations" !" This is the cele-
bration Of the centennial of Political Econ
omy we recommend. It will be proper
and useful at the same time.-Bdltimore
Undertcriter.
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Ingalls, Under Fire.

The determination of Congress to de-
mand the immediate recall Of Quarter
master General Meigs bodies no good to
General Rufus Ingalls,, the acting Quarter.
master General. General Meigs, while
captain Of engineers, disbursed millions of
dollars to build the capitol extension and
the Washington aqueduct, and none of it
stuck to his hands. He is truthful and
honest, aud so, of course, was not an
available" man. Therefore General Grant
and Belknap sent him over to Europe ito
inspect armaments," and put in his place
Rufus Ingalls,, who was understood to ibe
available. He is considered one of the
most available men in the country; aud SO
Congress wants Gen. Meigs to come home
and look into matters and things in his
department. By the time he gets back
Gen. Grant will have to gil up another Of
his blank certificates of good character for
Mr.. Rufus ingalls,. Gazette.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11
Retrenching Backwards.

There is useful instruction in CON-
parison Of the following figures:
Washington's administration spent the
highest year 81, $50, ,65S; the administra-
tion Of John Adams, 81, ,4S0, ,l66; Of JEFF.
ferson, s7,4l4,672; of Madison, with
foreign war on its hands, s30, ,l27 ,686; of
Monroe, sl6,300,273; of John Quincy
Adams, s13,29s,04l; of Jackson, with
Indian wars and other disturbances, $780,
$685. ,l64; Of Van Buren,, s37 ,243,2l4; Of
Harrison and Tyler, S26, AIS, ,459; Of
Polk, with the Mexican war, $50, ,8O1 ,569;
of Taylor and Fillmore, s44, ,07S, ,156; of
Pierce, s60, ,533 1888; of Buchanan, s72,-
291,ll9; Of Lincoln, 81 ,2l2,9l1 ,27O; Of
johnson; 1887 $3.50, 1913; of Grants last
year, 1924, OPS, 1929. These figures tell
their own story. To be sure we have
grown in wealth and population and our
territory has been expanded, but the de-
yelopment bears no proportion to the ratio
of increase in our expenses. The govern
nent can never again be administered as
cheaply as it has been, but the nearer the
Democrats can come to restoration Of the
old figures the better will it deserve at the
hands of the people. Let the work Of econ
omy, reform and retrenchment go ahead.
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citizens Of the Sonth, and earnestly believe
that. division Of the solid phalanx of
colored voters, viii act bene6cially upon
the two great parties, and, therefore, we
propose to stand by principles, and win
support only those men ioho soiU do the
most for as. This policy we believe. win
enure to the lasting tranquility Of the
country, and speedy return to good feel
ing between the late master and now free
citizen will follow.
We invoke the blessing Of Almighty
God upon this carefully considered depar-
ture, and invite the hearty and cordial CO.
operation Of the colored people Of the
whole country, who, like US, have cause
for well grounded complaint, to organize
to the end that their ballots may subserye
the peace Of the country, the fraterniza.
tion of all the people, and the prosperity
and uniiication Of al the sections Of our
fhdiyisible Republic.
COMMITTEE ON REsoLUrroNs.---Rey.
Garland II. White, of North Carolina
Howard L. Smith, Of Virginia Robert D.
Mortimer, of Rhode Island; A. Alex.
Jones, Of Massachusetts; N. J. Booker, Of
Pennsylvania; Daniel Lewis, Of District Of
Columbia DR.. Riley, Of Arkansas q. 4.
Vincent, Of Illinois.
All persons in favor Of the movement
desiring information win please address,
Rev, Garland Fl. White, President. No.
1913 18th Street, Washington, D. G., or
Howard L. Smith, Secretary, National In
dependent Political Union. Post Ofice,
Washington, d. G.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11
The Cabinet Bribery.

WASHINGTON, Monday.--A belief was
current among the Secret Service officers
in Washington Saturday that Gen. Bel
knap intended to escape to Bermuda. To
prevent this his house was guarded all
night. The Attorney General issued en-
phatic orders to detain him, if an attempt
to escape was made When an officer
called to tell the ex-Secretary that he was
watched, he came down stairs in tears.
The articles Of impeachment are prepared,
aud will be presented to-day. 0ryil Grant,
President Grants brother, Is now implica-
ted in the sale of post-traderships. He is
charged with receiving at the present time
one-third Of the profits from sales at two
post-traderships in Dakota. The flight Of
Mr.. Marsh to Canada is considered not to
injure the case against Mr.. Belknap. The
latters confessions to the Committe, to the
President, and Secretary Chandler, are
sufficient to convict him. II is believed
that Judge Hoar has been decided on as
Mr.. Belknap's successor. - Correspondence
~ T. Tribune.
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The Downfall Of Grantism.

Too Other Cabinet Members Whose Doom
Is Certainly Sealed.
WASHINGTON, March 5.-It is a sub.
ject of life and death, not only with Grant
himself but with two members of his Cab
met besides Belknap, and with the Repub.
lican party Us o political organization, to
break down the Investigations in progress
by committees Of the House. Unless this
can be done two more members of the
Cabinet must be impeached, and the Pres
ident himself is not safe. There are cases,
partially developed, affecting these two
members Of the Cabinet that are as serious
as the crime that has been fastened on
Belknap, aud unless witnesses are fright
ened away no power on earth can save
these men. There Is also 4 case that goes
directly into the White House, and IL the
efforts at intimidation made by the Ad-
ministration are not successful, the coun-
try within the next ten days will be star
tied by scandal fully as dreadful as that
which has just shocked the civilized world.
N y Sun.
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An Awful Big Snake.


In the geological gallery Of DR.. Cgn.
ningham, Carthage, Mo-, may be seen .iie
greatest American wonder extant-a snake
twenty-seven feet eight inches in length
and seventeen inches in circumference.
resembling in many particulars the Tiger
Python Of Africa, coiled In tremendous
folds, with head erect, mouth open, and
mammoth forked tongue protruding as IL
about to gulp down at one spring every.
thing in reach. This snake, which DR..
Cunningham has named the Lead Python
OF the Southwest, is, without doubt. the
largest American reptile ever captured.
The history Of its capture is about as fol-
lows: The miners in Hickory county
were returning home from prospect il
the woods in the latter part Of July, ac-
companied by a large dog. While passing
a thicket on the banks Of stream, they
were attracted by kissing or gushing
noise, followed Immediately by a loud veil
from the dog and az crash among the
bushes. On approaching the spot, they
beheld the terrible monster in the act Of
swallowing the dog. They fed, but soon
returned and succeeded in capturing the
reptile while gorgcd. The weight Of the
snake when first taken was about 400
pounds.-BrOoklya Argus.