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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-21
Gin prOpertn 90 Eel.

RLATS 10 LET, on 125th-St, neal stli-ave'-
c. SPENCER 20i West l1oths1-
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
Mountain City Nuggets.

Fcrl. Tcstanicrc, M old prospoctor
and miner, OF Mountain City, showed
us on Monday, some handsome littlo
nuggets hn had taken from n gulch near
tho Hunter mine, ono Of the prominent
locations Of that once flourishiug camp.
We coveted one particular piece imhrdcd
in quart, Hnd liz generously grNtiiicd
"mr cupidity by presenting il to MS. The
old camp conlhinsplcntyo Of the precious
metal, which the rust srnson Inns demon
strated, and Developments next Summer
will 10 likely to exceed those Of several
years past.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
GFrom Tuesdays Daily. ]
Accidentally Shot.

A distressing accident happened 10
John Hcafron, II miner, last Sunday, by
which lie will be permanently crippled,
il lie is so fortunate ms TO save The leg.
lie was brought 10 tho hospital here.
and from him We learn the following
particulars of the unfortunate occur
renee: While returning from pros
. pccting trip Oh horseback, about thirty
five miles from here, near the Cornu-
ropia road, large holster pistol, loaded
with shot, for game, that hung ut the
saddlc-bow. was discharged, its con-
tents st.ik;ng Hcnfrou in the right knco,
fearfully laSccrLlins tho flesh and liter
nlly smashing the cap. There ID the
sicrnest Kind OF stuff III this hardy
miner, for, notwithstanding his shat
tered leg, he dismountcd, reached his
pack animal, aud from his pack pro-
cured inuterial and tightly LandageI tho
limb above the wound, thereby stop
ping the flow Of blood. He then sue
reedcd in remounting his beast and
rode some two or three miles TO the
road, tho shattered limb dangling ut
tho horses side. AS coon as the facts
became known Mt tho station q spring
wagon was procured AMI The wounded
man brought To Ga lin, that being the
nearest point ON the lHilroad. and from
there Othis place by rail. The broken
bones Of tho kncc.cHp were removed by
DIR. Mcigs yesterday, aud il is barely
possible the leg may bu saved.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
DiAHOlVed.

Under tho head of Copartncrsliip Dis.
solution it will be observed that DIR.
Louis Terry withdrnws from the drug
business here in favor of his former
partner +. +. Muller. Mr.. Muller has
for long timo past had sole charge OF
the business here, and by his accommo.
dating course, fair prices and strict at
ten;ion to business has firmly cstab-
iish"d himself in tho friendship anil
good will Of our citizens. But beyond
allpcrsonll considerations the is import
Sncc of having frst-rute pharmacist
located here. That Mr.. Muller stands
high in that particular branch OF his pro-
fession,is we'll known AMI admitted. Oar
old townsman, DIR. Terry, is, we are
pleased to know. doing good business
III Eureka, md dccning that sufficient
to occupy his attention, sold his interest
here to his partner.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
The Next Legislature.

Sufficient returns from White Pine
and Nye counties have bccn received
to determine TINT Comins, Republican,
was elected III the former, and CrcswclI,
Democrat, was chosen in tho latter for
the Senate. The complexion of the
next State Senate will therefore DO rs
follows: Democrats, ~; Republicans,
II; Independent, /. For the Assembly,
the Republicans have elected 81, and
the Democrats, ii, with the two coun-
ties above mentioned still to hear from.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
The Official <ronnt.

The long looked for returns from Pine
Valley arrived horc snfely last night, md
the Board of CnnvGssers can now pro.
coed TO business. We understand that
rs the full Board is present, the Official
count will be made TO day. When it is
remembered that Pine Valley precinct
is almost fifty miles away, and that
only nine days lave elapsed since the
casting OF its vote, tho incstimnLlc nd
vantngcs Of railroad communication will
be fully appreciated.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19

The Board of County Commissioners
present, George ScitE, Chairman,
john Hunter and Abnrr Wiacmau--mc;
yesterday for the transaction Of regular
county business, and the following balls
were considered and passed upon: C..
u. Wiscman, SIS; =. 4. Littleiield,
$227 80: .. $. Sears, $jlGG; J. y. Palmer,
SIS; Jesse Atwell. $ll 10; l.. l.. Nor
gan, $lS 10; China Charley, $G5; John
Hunter, so; George Scii2. $50; l.. 4
Ghccn, $40; +. II. GriswOld, so; o. l..
Green. $l3l %; Robert Turner, $2i rs,
II. w. brown, S93T 20; VI. T.. Freeman,
$l,52S 25i Vim. Taylor, $I32; 4. S.
Longlcy, Sil %; Chus. +. Bicknell,
$50 GO; +. a. Rogers, $3.50 Ia; W. l..
McGfi!Icn, $I3 80; Walter Chase, S15;
j. j. Mcigs. 500; D. II. Shepherd, 81;
Robert Turner, SIi 90; 0. S. Wright,
Si2; G. Wilson, $27; Il. 4. Crozicr,
81 80; ID. Bnssctt, sos; J. i. Tripicli.
SD; John Ainley, So 80; G.. X.
Howard, $50; John Nicholas, 500; G..
VI. Banks, 80; y. McCicllaud, sci 10;
i. VI. NcPhcte.s, ~ IS.
Owing to the non-nrrival Of the bal
10th from Pine Valley, the official
canvass OF the county vote has not yet
been made. and ms according to the
semi official returns, the vote for some
Of the county positions is mncomforta-
t!y close, the official count is looked
forward to with considerable interest.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
Eureka County Election.

Tuesdays StHtiaei thus sums up the
result Of tho election in Eureka County:
Average Republican majority for
Presidential electors. s; Wren, Rep. for
Congress, 8 majority; kirkpatrick, Dem.
for Supreme Judge. 30 minority; Cas-
sidy. Dem. for long tcrm Senator, Is
majority; Baker, Dem. short torn Sem
Htor, l2S majority; Buily and Cayan-
nugh, Dcms. aud Smith and Atkinson,
Reps. were elected by majnritics rang
ing from - TO 60. For Sheriff, Sias,
Rep. %; for Clerk. Harmon, Dem. 223;
for Treasurer, ltylnnd. Dem. 235; for
Assessor, Knight. Rep. 1; for Recorder,
Chase, hep. TG; for District Attorney,
Merrill, Dem. 900; for Surveyor. Conk.
lin, Rep. so; Public Administrator.
bishop, Rep. 1903; Superintendent OF
Schools, Kaye. Dem. IL; long term Com.
missioner, Page, Rep. 10; short term
Commissioner, Oberer, Dem. % ina.
jointly; CrOmcr. Rep. was elected JUS
tico Of tho Peace; Mckay, Rep. for
Constable, and three Democratic School
Trustees.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
l'CrIOiInI.

George II. Willard, NJ. +. Truitt and
g. Il. 0lllett arrived hero from SIM
Francisco by Inst evenings linin. Mr..
Willard, after attending TO some legal
business here, will proceed to Cofnd.
cnpia. Mr.. Gillctt has uining Interests
In Cornncopin, and will also 90 ont
Ihcro TO Look nftor them. Az Mr..
Truitt has business interests in TINT
camp wo presume that Is also his oh.
jectivo point.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
ClIiIlcSc for Chicago.

Sam Sing, a celestial nabob, formerly
of this place, passed through here yes
terlay with batch of 81 chinese with
which to plant colony in ,Chicngo.
lie says he has an even hundred more
on their way there. f"rvent hopes arc
indulgodShat thoy may become 30 en-
amourcd of that climate as to relieve
these shores of their surplus presence
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19

a shocking accident occurred TO n
ChinnInan employed by tho Railroad
Company Saturday ncnr Wells. 4 pass.
ing gravel train knocked him down, and
the wheels OF some Of tho cars uaugiril
his lower limbs in frightful manner.
lie was brought to this place and re
ccivc,l surgical attentions from DR..
Mclgs. lie will DO taken TO tho Com
pnny's hospital nj Sacramento, but his
ocovOry IL very doubtful.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
[FrOm Thursdays Daily.1
The Ward Miner

The Ward Miner
Is tho namc Of little newspaper just
started in Ward District, White Pho
County. II copy Of It's first numbcr--is-
sued Monday lasl--hrinG received last
evening. II ii edited and published by
Mark W. Alurgrovc. We noticed in its
columns tho ndvortls incnt OF our old
lownsinan, jim IoGlingwcll, bit II local
item elsewhere Ia tho same paper mn
nouuccs his departure for the now OK
element nj Toqucrvillc, having just
sold his interest in the saloon business.
The advertisement Of J. NJ. BOzaIIh
& Co., looms up in it's columns, md Tho
public liz notified iii "lOCal' that
Jerome "of ours" is dispensing ground
bnrlcy nj II stand on South Main street.
The population Of Ward City, is, nc.
cording 10 tho Miner, from 500 10 1000
souls. II Is MISC recorded that tho Mar
tin White Mining Company has, during
this month, shipped thirty tons OF bal.
lion, and has ready for shipment sixteen
tons moro. Tclc9rnphic communication
with tho world at nrgo IL expected hy
tho Miner before another season.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19

S. i. GOulct. the merchant tailor
whose advertisement appears in another
column, arrived here from San Fran
cisco short time ago, and becoming
satisfied with the business prospects of
Elko. has determined to locate in our
midst. Mr.. GOulet ia Il thorough artistic
in his business, having carried OH n
merchant tailoring establishment in San
Francisco since 1862. Tho prices at
which he offers To furnish gentlemen =
suits Of every grade is far below those
which have heretofore ruled. and the
terms OF his contracts, an perfect fit or
no pay" nrc such rs mono can object to-
by a reference 10 his advertisement in
another column, tho unusually low 6T'
urcs nt which No. suit mny DO pro.
cured cannot fail to impress ono With II
sense OF Of pIo great reduction made in
thc ptico OF this class Of goods.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
Assault win, n I,,t,rrv,

John Doc, the ubiquitous, was before
Judge Taylor's tribunal yesterday, M
on charge of battciinS one Richard
Roe, in IL corral Oh Silver street. The
evidence that the aforesaid Richard
had been banged by the pugnacious
John, were SO tangible that the Court
required SIG plaster from Doe, with
which to cover the wounds Of Roe.
The requisite amaleam was produced,
and everything is again lovely.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
tFr1m Saturdays Daily.J


James Duncan, OF Mountain City,
who brought in the handsome lot of bull
lion produced hy ore from the Mountain
Laurel minu Of TINT district, mention uf
which wO madO Mt the limo, by our re.
quest furnished us with some pa,ticn-
lars regarding this mine, which is dcs-
tined 10 tnkc prominent position
among The producing ones Of our north
crn country. Tho minc is now worked to
II depth Of 10 feet and AT that point tho
lead was crOas.cut eight feet md yiCldch
the Ole hundred tons Of ore from which
the bnlliom referred TO wns extracted.
Seventy per cent only Of the fro assay
vnluc was obtained, and tho average
product in bullion was &T5 per ton. A
strata of ore two feet in thickness has
since been struck beyond what was then
explored, yielding much higher grado
orc than any previously obtained, hut
that can not now DO worked before next
Spring.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
Dcnth or i. II. Michel.

a dispatch from Wells, yesterday,
brought the sad news Of slc death, after
Il protracted illness, Of Joseph Felix
Michel, an old and highly respected
resident Of this county, and who for
years past Inns been proprietor of Tho
Depot Hotel at Wells. Tho deceased
WINS ono Of the old Creole families OF
Louisiana, and camo to this coast at m
early day. He was all honest md up.
right man and hosts of friends and nc.
quaintances will grieve at the know
ledge TINT he is no more.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
New Al.

Our old townsnan, Denny, tho clIam.
piun, mixUlot;iSI, has established him
Bolf ut our sister town Of Wells" md
through the medium Of M ADVERTISE
mont In this issue. notifies tho public
Of the fnct. Denny hns few equals and
no Hupcriors Ia the connecting Of The
chcrnicnls, and to tho boys IN wnnt Of II
comforting cordial, we say drop in nj,
Billiard Hall and invoke the presiding
EcninR.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
tFro.n Fridays Daily.l
IhcrSullnG.

c. l.. Perkins, formerly of tho firm Of
Blossom & Perkins of Battle Mountain,
arrived here on his way TO Tuscarora,
last night. Judge G.. G.. Berry, of
Winneinuccn, is here OH business. The
Judge informs us that tho Grand Prize
ore reduced Mt his works yielded re-
markably we'll, aud worked up TO ninety
xix per cent of tho ere assay :. Deputy
Sheriff Long, OF Eureka, arrived here
yesterday to attend the trial OF Mead,
but his evidence in the case will proja-
bly, not be required. john i. Bradley
returned from week S visit 10 Battle
Mountain last night. Charlcys Warner
and Davis came up from the west last
night. AMI are heading northwnrd.
lew willard, i'll company with n strong
delegation OF other Cornuropians, is
sercnely dividing his attention between
the cosmopolitan curiositics and the
Court calendar.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
A CIngc No.c.

According to the official count yester-
day, Ell. SeiiH, Republican candidate
for Sheriff, has majority of one over
Williams, Democratic candidate. In
view OF tho very near equality Of the
figures, il is claimed by Williams
friends that rs the slightest error on tho
: part Of The various clerks OF election
might very materially alter The result,
the ballots shO, III bo compared with the
tnlly-lists and, wo understand they will
apply for recount.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
In District Court,

The cause of n. D. Mcncham against
Nj. X. Truitt. which was TO have been
tried in Court. was finally submitted. to
arbitration, j. il. Windlc being chosen
rs referee. Testimony in the case has
been taken during the past two days,
and wns not concluded up 20 late hour
last night. The Trial Jurors wcro ex-
cused by tho Court until Monday next.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
DISTRICT COURT.
JUDGE J. II. FLAcK PEEsIDISG.

Tho Court was occupied yesterday
with the trial Of ii civil case, entitled
!. W. SuE,lcrlnnd versus O. e. Crane.
The question at issue, is as to the party
Responsible for the value OF lot OF
wood. The case went 10 tho jury last
evening, ami Mt . O'Clock last night n
verdict WIS returned i'll favor of the
plaintiff. Conr, WAS then adjourn cd
until 10 O'clock this morning.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
WEEKLY ENCOURAGEMENT.
[From Sundays Daily. I
Personal.

+. +. Colin. Superintendent Of the
leopard mine, arrived here from Cor
hucopia yesterday. =. Hugh 1inwman
DIM ~ Tobias are also in. from Cornu.
copia-courting. -, VIM. Meyers, OF
Ruby Valley, came up FROM San Fran
cisco by tho train last night. lie pro-
goods homcward to-day. Gorge O I.
GoTham passed hero Oh his way cast
last night.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19

Tho stage for the north yesterday
morning took tho following passengers:
For Cornncorin; Mira. J. j. Story,Jnmcs
Logan, Herman pNulson, A. Il. Chap
man, Fcrd. Tcstnnicrc, Sam StnnhOpc,
Lew willard and N. X. Truilt. For
Tnscnrora; &. l.. Perkins, james Har-
vcy and L. Mitchell.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
lIrnSy Train.

Tho regular freight train from tho
west, yesterday, was the heaviest we
have Bccn pass this place, consisting
Us il did, Of forty freight and ive emf.
giant cars, dawn by two powerful
rmVineR. -----
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19

To FAnMIR5 And OTuEEs.-IIavinp
assumed entire control Of tho bluck-
smithing. waGOn-making and machine
shops. l am now prepared to do any
and all kinds Of work in my line, par.
ticulnrly the repairing Of agricultural
implements, OIL tho most favorable
terms.
A Buucy
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19

Mcsrs. Scitz aud Hunter Of i;,o BOARD
OF County Commissioners Mr.. Misc.
man being absent n short session
yesterday for tho transaction Of county
business. IL will assemble ngnin tc-1ny.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
-=--s-S -
EuItEIkS HOTEL.

+. VI. Baum, tho pioneer purvcyO1 to
tho Pnlisndc public, has fitted up anew
throughout, the Eureka Hotel, near his
old place in Palisadc, and travellers 10
and from Eureka, and the public gen
crnll y. can rely upon getting lirst-class
mcnls and number one beds al all times
by interviewing tho genial host of tho
Eureka Hotel.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19

NoTrcE.--A meeting Of the Adclphia
Combination is called for Sunday after
noon, November 18th, ut = p. M, Mt
their hall i'll Mnyhugh's building. 4
full attendance is requested. MS business
Of Importance will lie transacted By
order Of RoyT. BERNARD, :
Manager.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
ClIilIrsC IIItrInl.

a Chinese funeral wendell It's why to
the burial ground yesterday ovoniug,
and tho usual ceremonies. such M burn
ing of incense, etc, took place ut tho
grave. We did not learn tho namo Ct
tho deceased.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
COMPLIMENTARY.

We acknowledge the receipt Of nh in
vitation to be present ut the farewell
ball and banquet 10 be given at Carlin
by Mr.. and Mrs. S. Arnheim, OH next
Friday evening, the 18th instant.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19

4. L. She; man & Co OF The Nevada
Stable, have just completed large
rorrsIl rdjoiain3 The premises, aud
are preparing 10 iced and take ca,o
of stock at slight cost to owners.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
The Official Returns,

A toilc giving tho complete official
returns of tho county, which wcro cnn-
vasscd by tho Board yesterday, will be
found In our cOlumus to-day.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
STATE UNIVERSITY .....
Preparatory Department
ELIkO, NEVADA.

The first term OF this school will be.
gin September 18th. Male and female
pupils prepared for College, or nd
vnnccd further and instructed In tho
collegiate branches. English studies,
mathematics and tho nncicnt md
modern languages thoroughly taught.
Lessons in music by competent
tcnchcr. No charge for tuition--inusic
extra; also. no charge for room rcul
Board $50 pcr month. payable in nj.
vance, quarterly. For further pniticu.
mrs address
-. Il. ST:SSIOXs, Principal.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
District COIirH.

The District Court convened ycslcr-
day, Had after calling the list Of jury
men, adjourned without ;ransacting ay
business. ....., ......... .... s....
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
SrrIOI,SIy III.

We learned last evening TINT George
Lyons wns lying seriously i'll ut tho
house of his sislcr. Mrs. Bowman, on
Commercial street.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19

The delinquent list of the Panther
Mining Company will DO found else
where in thia issue.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19

An Impression exists In tho minds OF many Of
our patrons that We will now ADVANCE prices 70
the former figures; We would sro dispeI any
such impression, aud inform all our friends and
patr'ns that We Will stiII keep up Tho prices
which hAvO won for US our popularity. a.... con.
tinuo to sell goods At QUE reduced figures. uI.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19

Our old SPrucCmont acquaintance,
Judge Carr, was, VIC no pleased to hear.
elected 20 tho Ditto Of Justice OF tho
Peace for CornuCopin Township.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
CLOTHING.
An Enormous Stock Thrown Upon
tho Market at Price. Tn
preeedented.

uAvINd PURCHASED THE ENTIRE STOCK
IL ofpry Goods and Clothing ora. 4 n. Colin
at very low nguro and placed our largo and
well assorted stock In conjunction with tho same,
and As We muat mako loom for our Immense
stoek Of Fall aud Winter Goods. wa have con-
clndcd tn inAusurAte for tho noIt thIrs, days an
immenseI
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
Leonard lIiiIr.

Legal notice Of dividend No. . OIL the
stock Of the Leopard mine Of Cornu-
copia will be found in another column.
U"-.S--=DEr
From WcdnpJluy's Duily.1
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19
CLEARANCE SALE.

A Nd To SELL THE STOCK OF a. 4 n COIN
at priccs twenty cent lower than their
former prices.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-11-19

NEVER BEFORE EXHIBITED AND FROM
~ which the most fastldlouz may select,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-08-25
WASHINGTON.

Hallett kilbourne, the coniumacious wit
ness, has entered suit against the Speaker
Of the House, Sergeant-at-A Arms. and MEM
bers OF the Real Estate Pool Committee.
claiming $50, ocO damages for injuries sus-
tanned by reason OF imprisonment without
cause.
The majority report OF the House Post
Office Committee on the investigation %
straw bids. etc, made by Mr. Clark, %
Missouri. severely censures ex-Posimaster-
General Creswell. and declares the evidence
suggests that the POsi-offce Department
during his administration was either in col
fusion with wrong-doers, or that criminal
negligence and grOss incompeiency existed.
Ex-POstmasier-Ge General Jewell j. also cen
sured for not remedying the evils OF the
preceding administration when discovered
by him. The minority report lays that the
testimony furnishes a most complete and
satisfactory vindication Of the department
and it, management since the Inauguration
OF President Grant.
reply 20 a proposition from the Agency
Indians. that there be cessation 81 HOSTILE
ties against Sitting Bull and his adherenis.
in order 20 allow negotiations for peace.
Gen. Sherman avs that the Indian tribes
with which the Government j. al war are
not such a nation as 10 allow the establish
ment Of any negotiation Of this or any char
ac,er; that no confidence can be placed in
their promises; and that the request does
not come from the hostile tribes, and there
il no ground for believing the desire for
peace j. general.
The majority and minority reports % the
Mississippi investigating Committee have
been presented 20 the Senate. The former
alleges that the last state election was car
ried by fnEud and intimidation. and that the
colored voters are practically disfranchi sed
in the State. The report recommends
that Congress enact laws denying 10 States
IN anarchy representation IN Congress,
and. in case al milder measures shall prove
Intellectual, reminding the State TO a terri
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-08-25

Gen. Butler has accepted the nomination
for Representative in the seventh Massa-
chusetts District.
Thomas Morton Quackenhush was hanged
a. Batavia, y. Y, on the 18th, for the MUIR
der % Mr.. sarah Norton, on the "a Of De-
cember, 1873. He confessed the deed, but
denied murderous intentions, he having
been under the influence Of liquor when he
-illtd her.
jenkins :. Howell. colored, convicted Of
rape. was hanged near snow Hill. Nd. on
the lIth. The execution was witnessed 10y
1850 persons.
Leon Yaudney and Arthur Revert, Of
Montreal. fought a duel AZ Riehford, YER
mont, on the 18th. two shots being eN-
changed. Revert was wounded. Six par
Elephants were arrested.
Clara A. Brown, q Greenville, Pa. aged
u, and Carrie Stull. Of Warren, o.. aged
Is, were drowned while bathing ia Chau-
tauqua Lake, y. Y. on the 5th. They
were attending the National Sunday-schOOl
Convention AZ Fair Point.