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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-05-10

Leg CRUSHED. - An enterprising
sinner. aged about fourteen years >
who was beating his was on the
emigrant train last night, had his leg
crushed by falling between the cars q
few miles above town. When the cars
arrived at the depot he expressed his
determination to go through to Saera
mento Are you riding ON ticket?'
asked sympathetic observer, "No, I"
replied the youth. ~ am riding on
muscle. and expect to get through on
il, too" He was taken to the Central
Hotel. where Dir. Hanson dressed bis
wounds.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-05-10

DIED. - The whooping cough is
proving very fatal to children in Win
nemucca. Yesterday the infant child
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Z. Ragsdale died of
the disease. The father, who was alb
sent on fishing excursion in the
northern part of the. State. was sent
for, and arrived this morning to find
his first born and only child dead.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-05-10

IDAHO BULLION. - Yesterday Wells.
Fargo y Co. brought down from Silver
City four bars of bullion, of the assayed
value of $12,815 80. 1t was FROM tho
Golden Chariot mine, and shows that
silver City is not yet played ont, in
1dct, 1t is believed, that the dull times
viii have q tendency to bring about q
change in the management Of the
Silver City mines that will result bsne.
hcially to the camp and stockholders.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-05-10

STREET SPRINKLER. Thomas Shone
has purchased Johnny Barrett's street
sprinkler, also his right and that of a
conflicting claimant to the lot east of
Centennial Hall. from which water is
obtained, and is preparing to start the
cart and lay the dust.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-05-10
A SPECIAL CAR.

What An Xxi Said It Contained
A Delegation Interviews the
Contents.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-05-10
Orders from the Country Promptly Filled

Agent for the celebrated SINGER SEWING
MACHINES, which will be sold on REASONABLE
terms. au1U If
, 1876-08-19
FOR THE NORTHERN STAR.

Ar. Eliridgs Norse:-Your paper is
taken in the house where reside which
gives me an opportunit, to read its pages
There is one phase of the "STAR" that l
admire very much, 10. that your columns
are open for the free and full eSamina-
tion of any system of Religion; or, Of any
OF its peculiarities
A religion that cannot stand the test
of a thorough criticism has no right to
claim the respect Of mankind. All men
land especially Do'aen) are religious, and
all should be patiently and candidly
heard in defence Of their own peculiar
religious dogmas, and should be as care.
fully an1 candidly answered.
Religion as constituent elementin our
nature, has a greater controlling influence
over mankind, than any other thing, may
be, more than all other things put togeth-
CT. All legal codes; all national wars,
aud treaties of peace; all popular elec-
tions and customs, are very nearly the
exact index of the religion of tho several
countries indicated as above.
If this is true, it is then of great im.
portance, even as IL relates to this life,
that our religion should be of the pprest
and most elevated character. Our choice
then is not between soma particular Telig
ion and no religion, but between the
various systems that have been, or may
, 1876-08-19
AQuery.

SEATTLE, IT, Aug. 13, 1876.
To THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN STAR
I wish to ask you question rs law
yer. I have been told by ajudicial Of
ficer of Washington Territory, that it a
man and woman in this Territory go into
sexual and business relations under a
written contract making such conditions
as they see fit as to time of continuance,
and conditions Of separation-say on
terms of equality and during mutual de-
sire-and have that agreement put on
record in the county Auditors Office,
that the agreement will stand in law ac-
cording to the law of this Territory and
can he enforced by law and carried
out in every particular as much as any
other legal agreement between parties in
relation to any other matter; and that
the parties can separate at any time in
accordance with the conditions of the
recorded agreement, and settle up their
affairs between themselves, the same as
two partners in any ether business rela-
tions. Is this sol
If 1t Is, then I have to say-that
Washington Territory, 50 far as 1 am in
formed, is in advance in this matter, of
any State or Territory in the Union be-
sides. And the fact should be generally
known SO that any parties, who may 80
desire, may take the benefits of the law.
And I should hope that many parties
hereafter would avail themselves of it's
benefits for it is liberal law and points
in the direction of improvement and
progress, F. II, N.
, 1876-08-19
a Soldiers Letter.

EDITOR STAR:--i read the editorial,
contained in the last number OF the STAR,
on the Sioux War, with much pleasure,
for it awakened Il slumbering enthusiasm
in the breast OF an "old soldier" who
has had many yenrs experience of border
warfare with hostile savages. Your pro-
p0sal to raise u battalion Is unseltisl,
self sacrificing and public spirited. But
it seems to me your plan will have to be
mndiied. You could not hope to raise
u battalion, rendezvous, organize, arm and
bc ready TO march, under the most favor.
able auspicies, in less than three months.
That would take you far into the month
of November. The mountain passes
would then be impossible; and to trans.
port them to san Francisco by water,
and from thence to Ogden or Salt Lake
City by rail, would be an expense too
great to he bornt by the Government, in
dlvidual members, or by subscription,
Would it not he hest to enroll and organ
ize battalion the coming tall and win
ter, offer its services to the general gov
crnment, he ready to march in the spring
as soon rs practicable, ii accepted, and
then cross the mountains according to the
programme presented in your article.
The militia OF Washington Territory
ought to be organized at any rate, and if
not needed in the Sioux country, there is
no knowing how soon or for what pur.
pose it may be wanted. The present
available forces of the Government are
inadequate for the task OF conquering
permanent peace with its present enc
mics. If harrassed sharply this fall,
when the grass is gone, their ponies
broken down and their winter supplies
scarce, the willy savage may try and
patch up a treaty, which, aided by the
Indian ring" and the imbecle author
tiles at Washington, may last until the
grass grows and the ponies fatten again
in the spring, Then look out for re-
newal of the slaughter. Neoer will peace
be lasting until troops enough are push
ed into their country to occupy and garri-
SON it in every area of hundred miles,
with enough LETT to scout and raid the
territory at momert's notice. II
treaty is moi made with them this fall,
there will be plenty of fighting IN the
spring, and with our present forces, un.
less largely increased, the war will drag
along for years. Therefore the writer
thinks the best plan to be, organize your
battalion and have it ready for spring.
. "OLD SOLDIER"
, 1876-08-19
The Sioux WAR.

Our article in last weeks STAR in re-
ply to numerous requests Of old soldiers,
to say word in their behalf, representa-
tive of their desire to assist the regulars
now in the field fighting gallantly the
overwhelming numbers of the savage
Sioux, has called forth hearty response
from many Of our old soldier friends.
In this issue we publish an excellent ar.
ticle from an old soldier, with which we
agree in the main, yet as he has in some
things mistaken our me aning, and we
wished to say something more upon this
matter, to more fully represent our old
comrades, we will not separately answer
or correct any of the statements con-
tanned in the article referred to; but let
one general statement be construed as
sufficient answer, where our remarks are
explanatory Of our friends article,
We are not seeking official position or
command, We know soldiers duty in
the ranks but never held a military
command. AL our efforts representative
of others have ever beeu in civil life, we
do not love SCIENCES of carnage, blood
shed, or manifestations ot brute force.
Nothing but sense Of duty could make
US willingly become q soldier again, it
would not be a matter of choice. We
feel it becomes our duty To act d repre-
sentative part, and to 60 as far as may
be necessary in acting that part. We do
not know how to represent soldirs, ex-
cept to be ready to 60 as far, suffer as
much, and take as many risks and
chances as it is proper for any soldier to
take in performing his duty. It would
be very difficult for US to leave our busi-
ness for month or 80 to como. 1t will
be that long at least before any volun.
teers will be accepted from this Territory
by the Government.
Probably only veterans would be de-
sired, as those would be ready to GO as
soon as organized, If our troops should
, 1876-08-19
Up the River md Back.

Last Saturday we were required to 20
up river as far as Mr.. Spurrell's residence
on the Snoqualmie, to attend to some
business at his place previously agreed
upon. Mr.. Spurrell having sent down
his canoe with two good Indians, We
were able to take it easy despite the
swift water Of the rifles. The excursion
party had started some time previously,
but we overlook them half way up to
Qualco, and reached QualCo short time
in advance ofthe main party. Were pres
ent at portion of the entertainment
Saturday evening, as well as the lecture
Sunday evening, On Sunday evening
between fifty and sixty persons were
present. Mr.. Mathews did everything in
his power to make the occasion pleasant
tor all. Mr.. Mathews has suffered in
times past some financial revrrses and
financial embarrassments. We are happy
to state that he is getting fixed in an
excellent shape for business, where he
can assist in developing the resources OF
our river, as we'll as keep himself square
with the world, and make something for
himself and family,
Mr.. Spurrelrs residence is situated
nearly three miles above the forks, on the
snoqualmie, and is one of the pleasant
est places on the river. He isnow having
a new dwelling house built for him by
that skilful architect and mechanic, Mr..
James Austin. We will say to their
credit, that this new residence will, when
finished, be the best above Snohonish
City, and the finest farm residence on the
river combining in remarkable degree,
beauty, convenience, and excellent work
maRship. Well, Harry has worked hard
for his money, and now with his devoted
wife and two beautiful children, he De,
serves 10 enjoy it,
, 1876-08-19

or net marriage can he formed or dis.
solved in the way suggested of very
great moment, because things OF this
character are always regulated more 10y
social opinions, and the educational de-
vclopment of different communities, than
by positive law. So that the proper in
formation being furnished, and healthy
public opinion created becomes the hest
known preventative against improper
marriage, or too grent strictness or laxity
in rules regulating the termination OF
such relations.
, 1876-08-19

be moderately successful, the government
would probably accept none before next
Spring, while now il the time, two or
three thousand veterans would do the
most good ~ reinforcement for fall or
winter campaign against the Sioux. We
feel satisfied that if larger force is not
put in there this fall, than is now opcrat,
ing there, many additional men will be
required next summer. Now what is
our duty? What need we to do to keep
all danger from our Territory, as well rs
render the most efficient aid when re-
quircd
First we have significd our willingness
to go in person. Many old veterans
have responded to our call. Should the
necessity become urgent, our acQuain-
tance is 80 extensive that we are satisfied
that within two weeks after we were no.
tilted the government would properly
arm. equip, and accept the men, we
could have five hundred men organized
ready to go where most needed, and will
ing to stay until they were no longer re-
quired. We know Of plenty Of officers
OF experience, VINO would go, more than
sufficient for such command. So that
after organization was effected, we coul d
take a position in the ranks, or where
our experiences in the branch of the SER
vice Of the regular army we belonged to-
would enable us to 10 the most good.
All we ask is, that all those veterans
ready and willing to 60 when required,
send to us their names and address as
set forth last week. So that should the
government be ready to accept them by
October lst, we would be organized in
time to cross the mountain passes, and
ready for full winter campaign. Should
no urgent necessity appear, so that our
services should not be required this fall,
then our proposition would be, let every
veteran who is willing to go, and situated
so he can leave, have everything in readi-
ness to go in the Spring, or as soon as
required, and in the mean time let them
constitute themselves a nucleous for the
organization and drill of local militia
companies.
This is something that is always prop.
er, and one of the most pleasant, agreea-
bile, and useful means of association
known. II the service of veterans would
not be required this fall, then we request
our companions here to associate with
us, as we can easily form good militia
company at home, and by Spring they
can be reasonably we'll drilled, and ready
for home protection at any time their
services may be required.
Cannot Company also be raised in
each of the counties in Western Wash
ington, with more than one company in
the larger towns like Seattle and Olym-
pia2 With little effort, we believe it
could be accomplished, and we are will
ing to do our share
, 1876-08-19

he presented to mankind for their con.
sidcrarion and acceptance or riec,iop.
for no man or paople can live whhw,
religion.
notice in the 2jth No. of the sru,
a sermon by tile Rev. J. Il. Thomuson
of Olympia, have read it with snm,.
care, and think it is II very clever ,tYor
and it might be more easy to find inul,
than to produce an ADLER dis oulse,
only object to one phrase. i. 9. Hi,
Eternal Son." Etsrnat SonMip, Is unscript.
ural, uncalIed for and impossible. The
teaching of the Bible is, This day haze.
bcgotten thee" We a'e compelled To-"
believe many things that We do nol
understand, but we are not us christian,
required to believe in Eternal Sunship.n
must say to my friend +. II. NJ. that
my criticism is intended to bc in kind
ness, tor TRUTH and to encourage friend,
ship.
You seem 10 find fault with Mr.. T. for
dwelling ON Christian morality, 1t may
be that Christian morality is OF differ
ent order or character from that of the
morality OF any other system Of religion.
especially II It's morality is OF purer and
more exalted character, then it would b.
the duty OF Mr.. I. MS minister OF Christ
to teach the dogmas OF his religion and
insist on their observance. lhs too
would have been your time to have
pointed out some OF the errors and dis
crepancies OF his doctline. In this
however, think you have made signal
failure, The objections you urge against
the doings and teaching OF CHRIST, in
cluding the Fig tree" wine" &c. Can
never slard before the light of inyestiga-
ton; especially when offered against the
gospel as II benevolent scheme Tor the
elevation OF manbind. Where is its
equal Z
You speak o" treason and common
sense" Where are their trophies outside
of the gospel! Euclid lived some 800
years b. G. and from that time to the
days Of Christ learning wns at its very
zenith, and reason and common sense
had free course and an open field. What
did they do for nankind2 Paul answer
ed this question well when he snid the
world by wisdom knew not God That
is NIL the learning OF the world land IL
was great and that too in the hands
and under the control Of the most ne
complished heathCn philosophers, yet
they failed to know God, or to have any
Just views of His character OF their own
origin, or future destiny.
This is true in theory, and think
equally true in practice but more anon,
PmLo.
, 1876-08-19

It is recommended to the several coun
ties to hold their county conventions on
Saturday the ninth day Of September,
1875.
BY order of the Republican Territorial
Central Committee. Dated this 9th day
of August, 1876,
T.. T. MINER, Chairman.
Wm. MclIICKEN. Secretary.
, 1876-08-19
Ghe AottArrn Star.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 1879.
4 CALL.

To the Rpoblioon Of tic Territory Of
Washington
A Republican Territorial Convention
is hereby called to meet at Kalama, in
said Territory, on Wednesday the TWEEN
tieth day of September 1876, at II
o'clock NJ, for the purpose of nominal.
ing candidate for Delegate to he forty
fifth Congress Of the United States, and
to transact such other business as may
properly come before it,
The following ratio of representation
has been adopted:
One delegate from each county, and
one additional delegate for each one hun.
dred Republican votes cast in the county
at the last general election.
Under this ratio. the several counties
will be entitled to representation in said
convention as follows:
Counties. Delegates.
Chehalis. ......,.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2
Clallam .......,:.. ........,'.....
Cowlltz ............,......
Clarke. ....,......,.,.....
Columbia. ....,....... ........
Island. ........ ........... z
Jefferson. ...................
, 1876-08-19

To the Republicans Of tic Territory Of
Wdshingt0n
The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1876-10-06
From the New York Sun.
COlOred Men for Reform.

THEY WILL. NO LONGER BE COEECED BY
TIE PROMISES OF THE REPUBLICANS.
The organization of colored mems
Tilden and Hendricks club was com
plete1 in the rooms of the Seventh As
sembly District Democratic Ass )ciation
last evening. Many Of tue well known
colored politicians of that district attend
ed the meeting, and grea5 enthusiasm and
satisfaction with the Democratic ticket
was manifested. The following named
officers were elected: Col. John Taylor,
President ; Joseph Plate, Vice-president
S. II. Morris and John Wales, Secre-
tau; les; L. A. Pennoyer, Treasurer.
The Hon. James Reilly spoke of the
delusive promises that the Republican
party have given to the colored men for so
many years, and of the reckless manner
in which they have violated them. Said
he care there any men here who lived
in the South a few years ago? if there
are | wish to ask them if they know
whether the Republicans have done any
thing for them" "Yes," said an old
negro, IL was there, and can tell you
yes, they did one thing for us-they gave
us the Freedmen's Saving Bank. | lost
all the money | had, and now | am look
ing ior some man who will give me some
thing to eat. | propose to vote for that
man, and bis name is Samuel j. Tilden." :"
Col. Taylor said: "We don't endorse
any one man, we endorse the whole
ticket there is no split business with us.
1t is tue that the black fish are the hard
est fish to catch; they run into the rocks
and they take off the bait. The Replb-
licaus promised lis at one time Il mule
aud ten acres CT land if we would go for
Uncle sam as they said. Well, now, l
have waited for sixteen years for that
mule ard the laud, and I've not seen
them YET
The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1876-10-06
HAYES A KNOW-NOTHING.
From the New York World.

The Newark Advertiser, red-hot Re
publican organ, publishes telegram from
certain Mr.. Wikof, of the Republican
State Executive Committee of Ohio, de-
nying that Governor Hayes ever author
lied his private Secretary, Mr.. Lee, to
write the letter to the American Alliance
a fac-simile of which was published in
the World of yesterday. The despatch
WikOff seems to have sent in answer to
one from New Jersey politician, and
his language is: "GovernOr Hayes never
authorized such letter." This is simply
subterfuge which amounts to a confess
sion. The terms of the despatch are am
biguous; its author apparently unauthor-
lied; and it commits Hayes to nothing.
Why does Governor Hayes deal with the
public and with the "American Alliance"
through Lees and Wikoffs? Why dosen't
he speak out frankly over his on sigma
ture and say whether he is for or against
the proscriptive principles of the alliance?
He has right to be Known othing if
he wants to be one. That is matter of
opinion and conviction. But he has no
right to pretend secretly to be hand-in-
glove with proscriptive societies formed
to deprive foreign citizens of their fran
tiliStSs anu db tllc Sdillt lllllt W lIN W
cheat foreign-bom citizens out of their
votes by getting his politicol henchmen
to propagate in left-handed way the no.
ton that he is an enemy of all: proscrip-
ton. Governor Hayes is of age, let him
speak for himself. He disgraces himself
by appearing to play the sneak and the
hypocrite in this matter, and neither the
members of the American Alliance, nor
any foreign-born citizens, nor indeed any
| straightforward man of any birth, should
vote for him. lie is afraid to say plump
| ly that he is Know-Nothing, for fear of
offending the Germans, and he is afraid
to say that he is not Known othing for
fear of offending the "American Alliance"
and stultifying his own record. Like all
double-dealers he has made fatal mis-
take. He stands to-day before the coun-
try in the attitude of having first virtually
pledged himself to the principles of the
alliance and then allowing his confiden-
! tial agents to deny that he has done so.
1t is the most pitiable spectacle of the
campaign, and every honest man must
turn away from such candidate with
the expressive slang phrase of the period,
| "You make me sick.'
The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1876-10-06
ARCTIC ICE
COMPANY.
No. 2 East Second Street.
PRICES FOR Is7c

to 100 pounds at 20 cents per hundred
to 2Ol pounds, 60 cents per hundred; t
tons. $40 per ton. Special rates for la-se
Quantities. Eastern ice only.
anrIiJrf j. II. CONROyV s. son,
The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1876-10-06
4 Iil.uiniM G..Of;er.

The winner of the Republic trottng
race at Philadelphia on Satu day last was
Sadie Bell, sired by Oden Bell, dam un-
known, owned by j. c. Mcconnell, of
Popsotca9ue Accomac county, Va. The
pu,,c was for s., 2,4O0, and tne race was
easily won. The winner is well known
on the Maryland per 'rsula, and was
heal ,ly backed by residents OF Onancock,
who poclleted l9'ge stakes on tie result.
The time was 2.34, wi ch brought tue
little NEE home several lengths ahead OF
the second horse. The owner of Sadie
Bell has great faith in the speed Of the
beach pony, and thinks with proper train
ing she can make the t3stest time on rec
ord. In a late test she trotted, it is said
half mile in 1:6. 1t is also declared
that after Il is feat 100000 was refused
for her, Her future record will be watched
with interest.