The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-03-25
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.t..s liz New YoRK, March 1S.
An Albany special says Governor
Tilden denies tho truth Of the report
that both lie and Lieutenant Governor
Dorshimcr have snid they hold in their
possession letter OF cx-SGcretary
boutwell, to Henry Clews, which affords
ground for the impeachment of Prcsi-
dent Gnnt. DOrBhimer also says there
is not II word Of truth in il. The re-
ports stated the letter directed, claims to
have sent sixty thousand tlollurs 10 the
Republican State Committee uf PcnsyI-
Snmin for election purposes, and pro-
missed TO reimburse him by secret infor-
nation of gold sales male by the Treas
ury which would enable him to gamble
successfully i'll Wall street. 'a..
y letter published by Gen. Il. +. But
Ter to-day opposes the confirmation of
Mr.. Dana, because the candidate is a
convicted literary privateer.
The funeral Of Mrs. Carl Srllurz takes
place to-day. " cd
DreXcll Morgan & Co. will pny drafts
drawn by \. J.. Bancroft & Co. Of San
Francisco on the Bank of the State of
New York. '.. -.....
SrEISGrIELD, ILL.,, March l9.
BARNES Opera House burned ycster-
day and three adjoining buildings; loss
SlTO, 900; small insurance. ....
t..-..- .. r.WAsuISGToS, March IS.
The Attorney-Ge General received dis
patch late Inst night from his ngdnt in
Montreal, i'll which the latter saws
Marsh will positively ret,irn, but asks
" promise Of complete pardon for testi-
Tying. The agent is OH his way home,
anu will be here Tomorrow morning.
He will be sent back with the necessary
papers. The Attorney. General has been
III conference with the Judiciary Com
inittee this morning regarding the
! matter. ..
CIHCTSNArT, March IS.
Great excitement was created last
night by Washington Star special, nj
lc9ing that IL rrmor WAS current en-
planning PcnIilrton's method Of reward
ing Mrs. Bclknup for hcr Interest in
pushing the Kentucky Central Claims.
The dispatch stated that Mrs Belknnp
hnd claimed $50. .000 against the bank
rupt firm Of Z. G.. Leonard e Co, Of
which her first husband wGs' partner:
TINT Pcndleton, the attorney, could
make nothing from il; but when push
ing Kentucky Central Claims he agreed
to collect her claim ngninst Leonard 4
Co. If his railroad claim against tho
Government should go through. The
dispatch alleged both claims were col
lccted. Mr.. Leonard, in an interview.
admits that his firm was indebted TO
Mrs. Belknap rs alleged, and says near
~ the full amount of indebtedness has
been pail her, but denies that her at
tormcyr Pcndlcton, in anyway influenced
such payment. ...
WASHINGTON, March II.
The House Appropriation Committee
OH the recommendation Of DR.. Linder-
man and the urgent representations of
WOOdburn aud some other Pacific coast
members, has consented to reconsider
their action concerning tho Carson
Mint and will insert in the pending ap-
preparation bill items for the salary Of
The superintendent and coincr, and Si0,-
600 additional for wages and material.
San FnAScIsco, March IG.
Springbuk nnd Foster will run n
four mile race at Sacramento, April 22d,
for 50 1000, half forfeit. s. - r...
The steamer Gaelic sailed for Yoko.
hHmH Today. Norman. Wizard was
Rmong the passengers. ...-
In the Spalding Court Martial, the
managers of the bank Of British Coium.
bin md tho Swiss.Amcricau Banl;
identified number of forged certifi-
Gates ns having been presented To them
by "raldinG for payment, pronounced
hy him genuine, but payment was de-
clincd on account Of tho lack Of funds.
The trial is proceeding very slowly, md
there nro but few points OF interest clic-
tied.
at tho Delinquent sale Of stock Of the
Bunk of California yesterday, eleven
shares were sold, the buyer taking tho
stock nnd paying The assessment.
IuvnoS NTarc,, ~
The Italian Government has bought
huff Of the Lombard Venetian Railroad
for tho sum Of four million dollars.
During the late heavy floods in DER
many the Emperor and Empress took All
active personal interest in nllcvinting
the suffering cntailcd upon mnny Of
their subjects, and gave literally 10
those rendered destitute. The Empress
took II conspicuous part IN Tie Ladies'
Relief Committee, and 10y her example
stimulated others to assiBt in The work
OF charity.
The low price Of silver Is attracting
muCl, attention IN British financial cir
clcs, and causes no little uncasincy4
among those connected with the India
trade. Tho Indian Government is cx.
| rcricncing much Inconvenience, and the
vnluo in India has fallen unrcccdontly
low in consequence. .r,