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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-06-09
CONKLING'S STAR IN THF As
CENDANCT.

The star Of Conkling. the Admins
tratiou Candidate for toe Presidency,
is in the ascendaucy, aud will probably
reach its zenita next week at Cincin-
natl His friends are marshaling his
forces for the coming fray. and from all
parts of the Union are Fastening to the
scene of action. Senator Jones OF Ne
vada, author of the theory " that mil
lions may be used in a political cam
paigh without corrupting anyone, "
has left Washington in the interest OF
Conkling, whose banner he bears aloft
He an lerstands placing money where
it will do most good, aud with a prom
Use of place in the cabinet if Conk-
ling is successful, will undoubtedly
spend greeubaeks at the convention as
layishly as he did gold in Nevada when
a candidate for Senator. The signs are
suspicious for the success of Conkling.
He is the pet of the White House, and
the whole Federal brigade will rally
round his standard While his prin-
cipal opponent. honest jim Blaine, is
engaged in making statements aud ex-
plantations of how he became rich as
Congressman, Conkiing's colors have
proudly and dafaut!y floated on The
breeze with an endorsement of Grants
Administration on the one side, and
the name of Roscoe Conkling for his
fitting successor on the other. Conk-
ling does not waste his breath promis-
ing reforms. He believes in Grantism,
endorses every act of the Administra-
ton, and there lies his strength. and
if elected will make no material change
in officers, except to place Jones of Ne
vada in the position occupied by Brls-
tow.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-06-09
THE CASE OF SPEAKER KERR.

The case trumped up against Speaker
Kerr is proved, by investigation, to be
wholly aud utterly without foundation.
Harvey, his aceuser, has broke down
on cross-examination, aud Will proba-
bly, be committed for contempt and
perjury. Harvey has been employed in
the Appraisers office of the New York
Custom, house, to which place he was
appointed while a street car conductor
in New York City by ". A. Darling.
late Appraiser of the Port, who created
a new Office for his express benefit. 1t
IS thought that the committee now in
vestigating the Custom house is making
important developments, and, to break
the force of the exposure, Harvey ac-
cuses prominent Democrat of fraud.
Among other prominent Republican
Journals which concede the hopeless
ness of the attempt to smirch the
Speaker is the Sacramento Record
Union, which says: - We ure com
PEELED to say that the Kerr case looks
like very dirty one; not for Kerr,
but his accusers. aud there is nothing
either in the evidence or antecedents of
Harvey to warrant the belief that he is
other than a scoundrel.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-06-09

THE Grand Lodge of the o. o. F..
of the State of Nevada held an elt ction
for officers yes erday. G. c. Batter
man of Virginia CITY was chos Grand
Muster, G. G.. Hubbard of Eureka,
Deputy Grand Master, John Marcbant
of Pahsede, Grand Warden. +. Y.
Drake of Virginia City. Grand Secre-
tary, L. L. Crockett of Dayton, Grand
Treasurer, C. S. Varian of Carson
City. Grand Representative to the
Grand Lodge of the United States, and
George Tufy of Carson, w. II. Hill
and }. =. Smith OF Virginia City, Irus-
lees
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-06-09
Congregational.
WASHINGTON, June 0, 1876.

WASHINGTON, juno 8, 1876.
House: Hon. w. B. Spencer Howe,
recently elected from the Fifth Dis
trict of Louisiana, vice Hon. M. Morey,
appeared to-day and was sworn in.
After a discussion on the order of bust
ness, it was decided to proceed with
the regular business. Mr.. Luttrell, of
California, from the Committee on
Postoffices and Post Roads. reported
bill in sections of the Act to repeal and
consolidate statues relating to contracts
for transporting mails. The bill
throws additional guards about the
the manner of receiving bids and MAX
ing contracts, requiring more careful
approval of bonds of contractors, and
fixing regulations as to temporary
service SO as to be most satisfactory.
After brief discussion the bill passed.
Booth ora the Currency Question,
Senate: Mr.. West, from the Com
mittee on Appropriations, reported the
Postoffice Appropriation bill and gave
motive he would call it zap tomorrow at
i o'clock. The bill to amend laws re-
lating to legal tender of silver coin, was
taxen up. Booth took the floor and
read speech on the bill. and the gen.
eral question Of silver for fractional
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-06-09

THE receipts OF the Government for
the fiscal year ending with Jure are
as follows: Estimate from customs,
SIG OF, $50; internal revenue, SIG :
043, 507; miscellaneous, $23. los, 531.
Expenditures. 1868. l38 S53 The re-
ceipts show decrease from the esti-
mates from customs of over $40, 000,-
coo. and internal revenue Of over four
millions. and an increase in miscelia-
neous of over three millions. The ex
peuses are considerably over five mil
lions inside the estimates.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-06-09

CONTRADICTORY reports on the war
question are received from Europe.
One says there is no foundation for
the alarming rumors; another that Eng
land is shipping medical stores for
So, 900 men to Malta. A strong Rus
sian force is being concentrated on the
Turkish frontier. aud a committee
in Moscow have sent the Insurgents
100, 900 roubles, aud Austria has again
permitted the landing of 6,000 breech-
leaders and several millions of car
tridges to be landed at Cattaro for the
Montenegrins.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-06-09

currency, and he question whether II
is TO the advantage Of the UnIted States
to do this thing; said We never can re-
deem United States notes cheaper than
not; expressed the opinion that the day
of specie resumption was far OH; then
argued in favor of the unconvertible
bond system, against lending OF Ma
tional credit to the banks; that the cur
reucy should he National notes.
Speeches were also made ON the bill
10y Morrill,, sherman and Bogy. he
bills was made special order for next
Tuesday, with the understanding 'h"'
it be subject to any pending appropn-
ton bill.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-06-09

j. X. LANDS. who shot Uri Carruth,
the Vineland editor, and was acquit-
ted of charge OF murder on the
ground of insanity, has been sued By
Carruth's administrators for $50, 900
damages. Carruth, it will be remem-
bered. lived about year with bal
let in his brain.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-06-09
Bristoyy and Morton.

A Washington special says that the
alliance reported to have been formed
between Biistow and Morton is denied
by both candidates. BriStow's friends
assert that he will get large portion
of the Iatter's strength, wheE he with
draws from the contest.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-06-09

The Senate committee has reported
adversely on the bill for the sale of the
Umatilla Reservation. Senator Mitchell
favors the bill and succeeded in getting
it recon United.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-06-09
Going TO Cincinnati.

To morrow trains will take large
number of Blaine's supporters to
Cincinnati. Republicans refuse to
enter into any arrangement looking to
the adjournment over of both conven-
tons.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-06-09

A DISPATCH from New York says a
movement is on foot to bring ex Gov
srnor Morgan forwared as Presi-
Dental candidate.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-06-09
A COnkiing Delegation.

A delegation of about 25 Republicans
in this city. who are i'll favor of Conk-
ling for President, left for Cincinnati
this morning.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-06-09
The Trial of Cullerton.
Chicago, June 8, 1876

Chicago, June 8, 1876.
The trial of Culerton, now Alder
man, formerly eauger, for deiraadins
the revenue, was Continued 10 day.
Acting Mayor Colvin testified THAI
Cullerton Lad tod bim that he bad
chat ed his coarse in regard to munich
pal affairs because of the promise that
he would be let off III these whisky
trials, If he would do SO, aud be did not
expect to get clear in any other man.
uer. Other witnesses testified Cutler
tan had announced his change OF heart
prior to GOWN 5 election.
A Brisiow Club.
SARATOGA, Jane 8, 1876.
A Brstow Club, Numbering 2i5
members, was organized to day.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-06-09
+ O r L | G n
The Turkish Insurgents.

LONDON, Juue $. 1876.
The Servian Government on re-
enewed recommendation of the
Russian K preventative, las de
cIded not 20 eutsr into hostilItles
against Turkey. The priuce OF Mon
tenegro has openly assumed command
OF tie Insurgents and is concentrating
his command at Podsarllza. He has
refused the proposed offer Of amnesty.
The Seryians continue 10 dispatch
troops to the frontier, and Insurgents
10 Bosnia aud Balg ria.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-06-09
EASTERN DISPATCHES
Heavy Failure.

NV YORK, June 8, 1876.
1t is reported that Cochraue Nc
Leon Il Co.. dry goods importers and
jobbers, adway, had failed Liza
bilities between 81, 500, 600 aud 49,
600 600
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-06-09
Prison Reform Congress

In the Prison Reform Congress to-
day, resolution was adopted to petit
ton Congress to make a small appro-
pria;ion to enable representative of
the United States to attend the Iuterna-
tional Congress in Stockholm, Sep
TENDER 1877. Topics were discussed
relating to reformatory schools for
juvenile delinqrents, and the best
method for their reformation.
The Bankrupt Croker.
Daniel Drew, under the advice Of his
physicians. left the city to-day for his
sons country seat in Putnam County,
New York.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-06-09

CONSTANTLY KEEPS ON HAND
Pope. Augurs, Butts,
ron, Anvils, Screws,
cumberland Coal Bolts, Steel.
orse Nails, Borax, Bells,
A xle Grease. Bits, Boilers,
axes, Headers, Mowers,
Door Locks, Betting.
Wheelbarrows, Babbit-Metal.
WIRE, Grindstones. Machine Extras,
O. YoAes, Barbed Wire. Staples,
On Cans of every description.
Drills Of all kinds.
W. oodenware, Teakettles,
l-ron Axles, Cutlery,
Nuts, Patent Iron Planes.
Malls, Scissors, Wash. boards,
E-gg-beaters,, tubs,
M-olassas GATES, Hinges.
Urn CocAs, Hammers,
CHAINS, Hooks and Staples,
Cartridges. Fla. Irons,
Axes, Pumps, etc, etc.
pIy3 II
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-06-09
T ELE G r a p ElEC
BY Atlantic AMI Pacific Linz.

ESPECIAL TO TIE SILVER STATE
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-21

Rutherford Birchsrd Hayes, the Repub-
ncan nominee for president, was born at
Delaware, Ohio, October 4, 1922. He is 9
graduate of Kenyon College, and of Cam
bridge Law School. He prscticed law in Gin
dnnsti for several years, and at one time
was city solicitor. He was major and after-
wards colonel of the Twenty-third Ohio reg
iment in the war of the rebellion. He was
commissioned brigsdier general in Octo-
Der, 1864, and on the 18Th of March, 1865,
was brevetted major general. He has
served one term in Congress from Gin
cinnsti district, and has been thrice elected
governor of Ohio. This comprises his life
and public services.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-21

but q single term in Congress, and at
tracted no particular notice while he sat in
the House at Washington. He has been
three times elected governor OF Ohio, and
now holds that office. AS chief executive
of our sister state he has 80 conducted
himself as to merit the respect and
confidence of her people, but has given
no evidence of being possessed OF
the kind OF ability which a president
talents, of fair personal and public charac-
ter, but utterly unfit to be president of the
United States. He was nominated yester
day on account of his negative qualities,
but the people want something in presi-
dent besides negative qualities and a fair
personal reputation. The latter Is good In
itself, but is not the only thing which
president should possess. He should be
a man OF frst-clsss ability, and with ex-
perience In governmental affairs sufficient
to enable him to judge intelligertIy and
act understandingly upon any matter
which may be presented for his coDsidera-
ton. As before remarked, Mr.. Hayes
uoes nOS pOssPSS bDose QuaLtles, snus
should he be elected, will neces-
sarily be compelled to look to bis
cabinet for the determination of such
matters as ought to be decided by himself.
His chances for election, however, are but
meagre il the convention at st. Louis acts
wisely and dominates Governor Hen
bricks. Such action on its part is most
probable, and to us seems a necessity
since the Republican nominee is Western
man. With Mr.. Hendricks as our csudi-
date, Indiana will go Democratic without
3 doubt, and the chance of his carrying
Ohio is good. Let us hope that the con-
vention at ST. Louis will see these things
as We d., and nominate the man who can
carry the pivotal states In October and the
country in November.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-21
The Republican Nom,n for President

The Republican NOmin for President
The nomination OF Rutherford B. Hayes,
of Ohio, yesterday by the Republican Ma
tionsl Convention is another evidence OF
the difficulty of nominating men OF ability
and large public experience for the fret
Office in the peoples gift. The convention
had before it asking its endorsement four
candidates of acknowledged talents and
great familiarity with governmental AZ
fairs. The first of these, James g. Blaine,
is perhaps the sblest debater now in put
lie life. He is representative man OF the
jobbiDg element OF the Republican parry,
and that he has great hold upon the a.
fections of his party Is evinced by the per-
tinscity with which his friends chung
to him. The second, Oliver P.
Morton of this state, has talents of the
highest order, and represents the vindic-
tive element OF his party. He has done as
much as any other man to keep alive the
snimosities engeDdered by the war, and
his defeat Is q hopeful omen of a more
liberal and catholic spirit among Rspubli-
cans in their treatment of the Southern
people. the third in the Benjamin
n. Brlstow-is a representative of the
better element of his party, and had be
been the nominee, the country would have
had right to expect more honest ad-
ministrs,ioH of the government than it
has had for many 8 year. That his vote
never reached but a fraction over
one hundred, Is evidence that the delegates
to the convection did not consider that
q man whose chief claim to pu bile support
was his known sntipsthy to thieves and
public robbers as a propsr person to lead
the Republican hosts to battle in this CEN
and last OF the qu-rtette, Roscoe Conkling.
of New York, Is q representative of the
aristocratic and blue-blooded elemeot OF
RepubIicauism. Had he been chosen as
the nominee, he would have been enthu-
sisstically supported by those Republi-
cans who we4r i amord rings, sport gold
headed csnts, eat Canvass backed ducks
and drink champagne wine. But all these
representative men were cast aside,
and candidate nominated who
Is representative of no particu-
lar element in his party. He is
not fitted either ~ ability or experiences
to be the executive head of great ma
ton. The times demand president of ac-
knowledged talents and large experience
npublic lie. Mr.. Hayes is possessed OF
neither of these essentials. The most his
friends can claim for him Is that he has
creditsbIy dischsrged the duties of the
lew public offices lie has filed. He served
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-21

ceive the support-cordisl and earnest-of
the united Democracy Of the entire coun-
try. We believe that the central position
of the state, his conservative character, his
freedom from sectioDalism, his statesman
ship, integrity, learning and acknowledged
ability justify the commendation of his
nomination made by Indiana to the
stional Democracy, and that it will be an
act of wisdom if it be respected, and that
If nominated at st. Louis he will be elected.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-21

The Journal has been crying out Justify
4 or the repeal OF the resumption bill
Now it swallows the most oppressive
platform on the financial question that
ever has been formed. 1t endorses pay ing
the bonds in gold that were sold tor 40
cents. 1t fsvors steady and continuous
contraction. Let the people of the West
decide if they can stand stand this.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-21

1t is semi-ofiaally announced that Gen.
M. G. Hunter will decline denomination
for Congress in the Eighth district. His
bonds were of the e Psso railroad.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-21

They held a Publication meeting at
Bloomington last night over the defeat of
the war governor. Remove the remains
of the late lamented.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-21

1t is said Col. Dick 1hom pson enter
tanned the Indiana delegates with his sto-
ries at time when they should have been
working for the great war governor.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-21

s. Grff, OF Evansville, while on busi-
ness trip to New Orleans, committed sui
eide by jumping into a vinegar vat. His
failure to dispOss Of his goods Is attributed
as the cause OF the rash deed.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-21

Hayes was oe.eated in 1872 oy Banning
in one of the Cincinnati districts, after
having been imported for the purpose o.
making the race.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-21

For Sale-A tsttered aud torn bloody
shirt. For particulars and terms apply to
Morton or Blaine.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-21

Now Is the accepted tims for the sole
proprietor to call an indignation meeting
before his Msrtirdale Office.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-21

Did that one Northern delegate, who
voted for Merton, drink?
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-21

Will the sole proprietor define the Gun
defined strength of Senator Morton as q
presidential candidate"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-21

What will the glee club do with those
Morton songs which were to be sung in
front of the Journal office?
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-21

Who is entitled to the honor OF csptur-
ing the Northern delegate?
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-21

Blaine will call for cocktails instead OF
crackers when be reads the convention
news this morning.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-21

The Republican rsllyiDg cry during the
present canvass will be Hayes and hard
money.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-21

Was that one Northern delegate cap
tured by Dick Thompson's storiesf
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-06-21

1t was cruel in the coIored delegates to
90 back on Morton.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-31
TELEGRAPHIC.
Photographed to the Rock Island Argus. ]
THE GREAT QUEBEC FIRE.
Further Details Regarding it.

QUEBEC, May 3l.-The fire, yesterday,
was caused by children playing with
matches. 1t was under control about mid
night, after having burned a passage
through the st. Louis suburbs from west
to east extending on north in some places
to the neighborhood of st. Johns street.
The number of houses destroyed is
estimated at about 700; the amount of in
surance is not large.
Many of the sufferers were sheltered
last night in the riding school drill shed
and artillery barracks.
A meeting to devise means for their re
lief was called for to-day.
Several residences inside the walls were
fred by sparks but were extinguished be.
fore much damage was done.
Three or four children are missing and
are supposed to have persisted in the
flames.
Owing to the extent of the fire the water
supplies gave out and wooden houses and
outbuildings were pulled down to proven,
the spread of the flames.
Yesterday was the anniversary of the de-
struction by fire of the same suburbs 81
years ago.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-31

were present.. The right of way, depot
grounds. and 100000 was asked for
After much consultation a new company
was formed. to be known as the Rock River
Valley Railroad company, the headquart-
ers to be at Dixon. Articles of incorpora
ton were signed. This road will pro rate
with the Rockford, Rock Island and St.
Louis road, and with the Chicago and
Pacific at Byron. The directors of the
company are: Dixon, James A. Hawley,
George Steel. Jason c. Ayres; Oregon,
w. W. Bennett. James Courtwright,
Michael Nohe; Byron, Joseph Blunt, John
s. Kaisier; Grand Detour, w. G. Audrus,
Chas f. Throop; Sterling, Col w. NJ.
Kilgour, W. A. Sanborn; Rockford, E. NJ
Blaisdell, Dr. r. f. Lame, Thos. D.
Robertson. There will be meeting Of
the directors next week, and the prospec,
is that the mohey called for to build the
road can be raised.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-31
Government Weather"

WASHINGTON, May 31.-The Signal Ser
vice observations taken at 10 o'clock
this forenoon indicate the following wealth
err probabilities for this afternoon and to-
night:
For the northwest, falling probably
followed by rising barometer. warm and
brisk southeriy winds, gradually shifting
to cooler weather, and in the north gen
orally cloudy weather and rain areas
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-31
A NEW EVENING PAPER IN CHICAGO
The Chicago Evening Telegram.

CHICAGO, May 30--The Times, to NOR =
row, will announce that on June 5 its
editor. ". f. Storey, will commence the
publication of three cent dailv evening
paper to be known as the Chicago Evening
Telegraph, that it will be published from the
Times Office, will be independent politically
and every other way, will be in size seven
column folio and in other respects will be
the same as the Times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-31
iowa for Blaine.

Dies MONIES, May 3l.-The Republican
state convention met at l ocock. All the
delegates to Cincinnati are understood
to be for Blaine and nearly all of them
were pledged to him before or after
selection. In one caucus THAT of the 4tt
congressional district, vote was taken by
counties and resulted 10 go for Blaine anG
p for Bristow The 7th district wa:
unanimous for Blaine and there was E;
strong majority for him 10 all of the dis
trict caucusses.
There is great enthusiasm in the con
vention and the contest for delegates a
large will be extremely spirited