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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-09-18
Written foe the Cold Hiil NEws.i
TIE CENTENNIAL YEAR.


And hsars to heart whi-p fihs' seiu' -" ",'
be tree -
Prom the tolls Of the ds'pO,s'" In stiffness
and night
Prom -oIns bsstiie'. dark dungeon. The fierce
lurid ilrs
Kacompas-ed soms captive Tor iath ~ ehpss
In seoaiAsd torture; and ods i.'e inO@ ''
or the truthful and Jus, seemed withdrawn In
In the esims- of the East. cursed with miide~
Where Tor W. stern Nisa' h'd been lord DER
Hops s.snsd dead on tAsesr'h. AMI nea PRAYED
To their God for ssne saeoOr. some proof OF
No. noasi 'rws. the giSbet. the Dungeon and
Tn, Iids. q ,,e ocean. the fs,ier and brake.
Noe merry por ruth kine or e1so, .oalu 'es,i
srvss IN. eonseisnoslsss rsek and the mereiisss
wheel:
TIL dsspsirins Of hope In the kA.t 70 n,a rss,,
f-w Of Gci's chose sailed ietsn 20, .nc .-
r. .ns,,, In n. blis~. or live sr.ndly free.
Whss rer,ls th.y met on their long. lonsiy way
Have pa.ssi. and We stand ths.r de-c~saAh's
Tn ,%s,ais, % In IN. triumph. and victories vVn
~ the of.prins OF Travail In ages long son'.
rs., "a. the embryo Of ihi. year-this bright
centennial dawn;
Tn. % b.,r of all the avs. We gather now In
To prove that tvs. 70, all In vain the en's
and true have del
Then hail ali hall oar manhOOds prime and
this auspictous boar
Which clears away the rkspuc uoao'r thA' hhs
did o'.r us lower.
Ripe out yc bells. let anihems ting from
mountain Great to 80.
For nsw.sorn Freedom hold. this year her nrs'
No. Nus. Of history. We in,Os. thy spell; thy
Der a. While We rehear-e In brief tbs struggles
ro SHOW how freeiom. born to earth, and
eru.hei by iyrsnis' .pl,-.
Hss raised h.f nsr- until they shed in.uperable
light.
Away. away to the far fa-t. past where our
mountains soar,
We s.s . fr.ii and feeble bark. a-urf.vs'hed.
roekbound shore.
A savage coast with savage men. an s-peet
A snowy mantle w,n,.rpr,ai. the cradle fOr
our child. -,
and lonely die, ,,,-
As.In ". sse ! chosen few r-erO-s the stormy
main
To and some help the feeble germ OF FrS-dom
And saseos esne. ,hoagh tarlily, to save the
And Siss. s,aiiins millions now in ,hi. the
sriis's home.
Time pas.si. and the young giant thro'c. aud
sir.us and sturdy grcw,
Bat -iill TO the old mother home Vas loyal nrm
A hoo IN HI. .inewy strength. an eagle In hi-
m. f.,sht FOE Britain .avsss focs and veteran
troops of France.
tu, atm The mother land knew not, ~ stsrnly.
rn., oni, .iiisn cord. can Lead the vslian, and
, mi though with all of aHal love they loved |
their Old home well.
rher. /. paint sb.rc even love gains, Outrage |
r,,,.Sa. %as. ,sDs ss,sa with contempt, aud supplies.
tons spurned.
m. love, iise womsn'- love when -eornsd, to |
hAtr.i sally turned.
Twas then above the fear Of death. 70 Cod AMI |
Frr~iom true.
rhsy met for protest and spp.s', the brave.
I'm. eho.su Of the people, immortal b. the men.
railurr vss ignominious death; they hne~ uhe
In solemn conc eve s,ili they met, declared their
thi. truth. which always wss aud
is. AMI yet shAil be, .a..,..
mai man 10 born the peer OF man. oy "ons
divine dseree. -. .. .,,A,
they met q, combat then anu 'he" 'nc 'S"'
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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-09-18
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.
TAHo e.!
~@ 40
JOHN W. MoklNNsY's.
SUGAR PINE POINT.
HEALTH! PLEASURE! RECREATION!
nm i.

RATES az CHARGES.
Boari and Lodging. por wesk...........si1 eo
hoard and Lodging. Ter day. ........... ~
Children from to II Year, of Ne, hall price.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-09-18

IN win remain but short time.
II. W. JACKSON.
dIs MARKET street. opposite the Palace Hotel,
Han Francisco.
Msnufseiory-Sii Clay and an Commercial
street, San Francisco. 10 m
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-09-18

DREAD, CAKES. Plss. ORNAMENTAL
ID Cake. for wedding Parties. etc.
fREsH OYSTERS in every rtyie.
The Confectionery Department 10 eomp,e'o
every psrticuisr AL kinds of Freneh sha
Plain Candies aud Plain and Ornamental cskss
Alwsv- on hand.
All orders for Ball sapp>rr. and In fac' NY
thing In our line, will be Or mptiy attended 70.
i2m fIrZMEIER q ARNBRUsr.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-09-18
Q. 0. STATIONARY ENGINEERS.

DEGuLAR MEETING EVERY SATURDAY
II EVENING. ut 1:so o'eloek. at Miners
Union Hall. h.treet. Virginia City.
am J. T. GREENWOOD, r. y.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-09-18

DEposIrs ofCOIs or BULLION received.
Il -ither ou opon account or 10 issae Ckk.
TIPlCATRs therefor, payable tat the option OF
tho holderj In tloid lin or san Francisco; TO
make collections, purchase Bullion ~ the most
f.yor.bls rates, or advance coin thereon when
Forwarded 10 the Parent bank In San Francisco;
sells Biils Of Rnchsngo, and trAnrae,s General
BANKING Business.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-05

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 4.-Prof. Kings
balloon, the Buffalo, started from the Centen-
NAL grounds at little before o'clock this af-
ternoon. At least 5000 persons were in the
grounds to witness the departure. The wind
blew from the east ana the balloon started di-
rectly west. The car contained nine persons.
The first dispatch by carrier pigeon was received
In this city at 0 o'clock II was IS follows:
We are going west. We are = o. Get high, ana
are beginning to descend over u 3 luon. Ballast
thrown out, and up We 80 for nli'. We are abVye
can no longer hear voices on the eaith. lhete
IL tingng ia thc ear at this height
We are al IN good spirits AMI hope for an eventiu
trip. We taxing lunch sun going west lhs
clouls are ectns dcnscr, and are stu gong up and
westward along the PeuusyNania RAILROAD; We are
seVcutynve miles We a.e going at the rate " twenty
nve milcs an hour
The party IN the balloon consists OF Prof
King and Mrs. Susan L. Nelson, his daughter
DR. Austin OF the London Times, William f.
Ford OF the Philsdelphia Times, Wm, McCor-
mick, Prof. Wise's assistant, Frank III. Taylor OF
the New York Gruphic, Albert Jones,
Frank 5. Coulton, and William l.. saunders
The balloon also carried thirty bags, containing
l 600 pounds OF sand and Io pounds OF water
aud provisions. The entire weight OF the bal
loon and contents Is about Al pounds.
AT half-past six the balloon descendedh at Nor
ristown to borrow a tin cup, the inference being
that the party were thirsty IL was up again
pigeon was sent out. IL has not reached the
city. aud It Is supposed that II has gone TO roost
for the night, as II was nearly dark when II
started. The balloon. after leaving Norrstown.
Kept on due west at a rapid rate. Further It'd
ings are hoped fyr after midnight.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-05
MURDER ON UNION HILL.
A Drunken Mans Quarrel with his Sister,
Her Rescuer shot.

Henry Schwaup of Brooklyn Yesterday
went to Union Hin to visit his sister who keeps
A lager beer saloon IN Lewis street. lie was in-
toxicatcd, and after a brief interview with hts
sister, she upbraided him on his cchdition, and
invited him to an inner room and begged HIN
60 lay down to sleep OF his drunk. lie refused.
and tried to strike her, and she caught and held
his arm - It descended. They struggled to tho
hall door, and then he drew revolver, and
aiming, deliberately fred. The ball went crash
ing through the door close to her head. Her
cries attracted William Bette, a tailor who had
tust reached the doorway. when schwaup turned
and fired Bette reeied and fell, the blood
streaming from wound In the neck. Ibe bah
entered the luguler vein.
Tie uuick reports OF the pistol brought Chas.
Schoneuriger, IA real estate agent or fallsAuo
and reached the saloon as Schwaup " rs aiming
at his sister. lie pushed her aside and the shot
entered the wall. Deputy sheriff Ohasmhu CLOSED
with the murderer. In the encounter Schwaup
endeavored To shoot the officer by changing Inc
revolver to his left hand, hut the deputy
knocked him down. On the moor the oInutr
secured the revolver and placed pair VI maud
cuffs on the man. - ,.,,, ,,,,,.
Bette was Ken 10 MS hoWo uh'""'N'''''
His wounds are fatal or,, his u,.
The prisoner made an attempt 10 era ms ne
by openipg an artery Ia MS arm WIN u piece Oh
glass taken from ais cell window. jan heeper
WIndp found him wing In a pool OF blood.
rhysician while dressing the wound was asked
Lv Tho prisoner to mako that gi.h larger, L
have cot 10 die once, and would rather d'e
Nv nv NV own hand he said. lie was re-
moved 10 more secure quarters.
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THE DATE OF UMPTION.
The House Banking Committee Voting In Fa-
ver Of Its Repeal,

WASHINGTON Aug. 4.-The House Com
mittee on Banking and Currency to-day decided,
by a vote Of six to four, to report and recon-
mend the passage OF a bill providing for the re-
peal Of the resum ption clause Of the third sec
tion OF the Specie Resumption act Of 1874.
They also agreed to report with only verbal
amendments the joint resolution introduced
last Monday by Representative Gibson Dem.,
Lab providing for the appointment of COM
mission OF three members Of the House, three
OF the Senate, and three experts, TO Investigate
the silver question: and the general policy and
best means OF facitating the resumption Of
specie payments, the result OF their Inquiries to
be reported TO Congress on or before the 18th Of
January next.
Tho vote on the repeal OF the clause was Sc
cured BY change In tho position OF Mr.. Gibson
lDem., Lab who has heretofore voted with the
Republicans against 1t. Mr.. Hubbell (Rep.,
Mch) did not vote IN committee, out says he
Will vote In the House for repeal. The vote In
detail was as follows:
For rcpcal-Messrs. Cox Dem, \. ". Payne (Dem..
mona DEN. & Ind ;, and BT.chsrd IDemi VIA -,
Not voting (Mr. Hubbell (Rep, Mich.)
The repeal bill will be put on Its passage to-
morrow. The full text OF the dill which Will be
reported Is as follows;
section OF an act TO provide lor the resumption Of
specie payments approved Jan H. 1873 which clause
q IN the words following VIII And and after the
shall redeem ia coin the United Sites legal tender
notes then on their pressniation for te.
United states In he city of New York. In OF not
less than nifty dollars, be and the same is hereby
pealcc.
The Banking and Currency Committee, by en-
amendment OF the rules adopted this session,
have leave to report at any time.
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THE WAR IN THE EAST.
Important Battles Fought in scrvia - The
Position Of the ContendinR Armies.

LONDON, Aug. A despatch from Ser
via says; Important battles have been fought
during the last two days at Tresibaba, between
strong advance guard Of Abdul Kerim's army
under Bafiz Pacha, and the Servians under Gen.
Horvatovlch. Tresibaba is situated at the juno
ton Of the roads leading from Pandiroo and
Granada to Gurgusovatz. The Servian Gen.
Tchernayef is on the river 1imok, southwest Of
Gurgusovatz.
The Vienna PreSse Of to-day says that Moukh-
tar .Pasha is expected shortly to take refuge in
Austrll with his army, as he Is 80 hemmed In at
TrebinjI that 1t is impossible to force passage
north.
Official Servan dispatches state that on We'd
ncsday the Turks attacked Little Bcuordik and
were repulsed. On Thursday they attacked the
Servian position north OF Granada. The result
OF this attack Is as yet unknown. battle be-
gan on Thursday before Gurgusovatz, but no
bulletin OF the result has yet been received.
A special despatch to the Standard dated
ConstAntinope, Aug. q says The advance from
Pasba has been ordered to move at all hazards,
but he has not uono so as YET. This inaction
paralyzes Osman Pasha at Widdin. for the Ser
vians between Alexinals and Saitschar are on
the innor side OF the circle. while the Turks
from Nsch to Widdin nre on the outer side. The
Servians arc manmuvernR on a line forty miles
long, and can easily mass their forces. while the
line on which the Turks are operating Is 100
miles In length.
An Official bulletin from Belgrade says; Tho
shnba yesterday. The fighting lasted from to
o'clock In the afternoon. The centre Of the
Turkish army was driven back one mile. Gen
Horvatovich attacked the Turks, tho engage
trenchments at Manor, and penetrated the
Turkish camp"
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THE UFF1LO RACES.
A Charge that one Of the Favorites had been
Do-ed-The Winners.


B-vrALo. Aug. 4.-The fourth day OF the
races at Buffalo Park was favored with nne
weather. The attendance was light, there being
only about 5000 persons present. The track was
In good condition. The first race. for the 2.Ys
teresting, Elsie Good, the fayorite, winning IN
three straight heats.
The second race on the programme, Tor the
geo class. proved surprise for those who mad
backed May Queen at odds OF luO TO ~, the Ia
yortte being distanced In the hrst heat, and the
race was easily won by Rarus, although Carrie
took the third heat on account OF bad break
by Rarus In coming home, Green. the driver OF
May Queen, claiming that his mare nad oeeil
dosed, her actions in the heat showing tnat
something was evidently wrong. 10 api ease tue
clAmor Of the mares hackers, and OF the re-
quest Of Green. the judges put up Doble behind
May Queen. who, after scoring her up ana down
the track, she acting poorly ana t'ottng WIN
apparont difficulty, decided to send her 20 the
barn 'as being unable to continue IN the race
Doble pronouncing her unnt to trot
First Race-For 2:e6 class Wilson sons CHI m.
Elsie Good. l. l. /. A. Guldsmlths Or. s. batcman.
24e. Neil and X, K,tuers b T. Lewinski 3, q, . H.
W. Broen's . Phil sheridan, a 4 "a T. ~ bloau
heans CHI e. Mazo- Manil, s. A. H. Deliari O1 W
HahnAh d. 8, .. 8 Budd Dobe'sg &. Abe Edginston.
O. "a Tune 2:9i 2:sSl, - ~ 4, co,.,,D,. , =,
Rarus l. 81 NJ. McManuss T. IN. Carrie
W. X Armstrong; b. 4. Gen Garned, s. = As
.. Green's b. ~, Mary Queen, dis. Iime S;@AS'
2:25tS, 22iA. 2;2i4
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TIE INDIAN VAR.
sitting BuiIs Forces Breaking Up-Returu-
tnu 10 the Agencies.

sitting BuIrs Forces Breaking Up-Returu-
ina TO the Agencies.
WASHINGTON, Aug. A despatch from
Gen. Terry says that on the 9Th OF July be
would begin movement up the Rosebud with
view OF forming junction with Gen. Crook.
The despatch adds that news received from
every quarter indicates that the Indians are
breaking up into small war parties with view
of depredating border settlements. Others are
probably tired of war, and are seeking the agen-
oies.
Gen. Sherman received the following de-
spatch Yesterday evening from Gen. Sheridan I:
"A quartermaster's train was attacked at Elk
horn, on the Fetterman road, west OF Fort
teamster wounded, and three wagons were
burned. The tr.in has since arrived a. Fetter.
man. Hed Clouds son and Others have reach cd
the Rod Cloud agency. They were In the Rose
bud nght. All information seems to indicate
Crook. The Cniei Rain in tbe Gs Faeo r. reached the
Standing Rock agency yesterday. Tho indica-
tons are that numerous small bands are In the
vicinity Of the Missouri river agencies waiting
to come in. None will be accepted except as
prisoners"
CHEYENNE, Aug. 4.-Capt. stanton's outfit, for
whose safety some anxiety Is felt, arrived at
Fort Laramie to-day.
News has come via the Red Cloud Agency, Of
the arrival OF an Indian from the hostile camp,
who says sitting Dull Is fully prepared and eager
to meet Crook OF efry OF both combined. aud
tcels confident OF his abilty TO whtp them. He
says that ree forcements are joining the no. tilo
Indians, coming from North and British Am erica
and few from Minnesota.
One company of the Fourth Cavalry arrived
yesterday, and nye more are expected on sun
day. Tne troops are destined for the agencies
WAsnING1oN, Aug. 4.-The following was re-
ceiyed here Today:
CHICAGO. H., Aug g.
GIN. SHERMAN Gen. Terry informs me, under date
OF July 20. that he Is now In full communication with
Gen, rook sne VIII from ms present camp. al
the mouth " the Blg Horn. to the Rosebud, starting
July 27 aud NJ the latter stream, TO form Junction
With rook, II Necessary Irry's depot Will hereafter
be at the mouth OF the Rosebud Terry does not give
any information OF Importance. l should hear from
Crook to-day or tomorrow. Forsyth who Was sent 10
see Terry should be back at Bismarck In
COL Mackenzie with his companies viii get to Chcy
eune until next Wednesday.
T. II. sHERIDAS. .Lieutenaut-General.
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SECRETaRY MORRILL's DILEMMA.
Promise not 10 X appoint nlulieu Likely 20
be Overrulcd BY Boss Grant.

WASHINGTON, AUG. 4.-Sccrotary Morrill,
pledged his word of honor to Mr.. Potter that
Mullett should not bo his successor IN the event
OF hts resignation 1t was upon this express up-
derstanding that Potter resigned. lie had for
tned himself with the record facts against Null
lett, and was prepared to show an unparalleled
case Of incOmpetency, fraud, and corruption.
the part Of his predecessor. lie WAS prepared
to make an expose which would have startled
the whole country, but for reasons best known
to himself he consented to suppress these damag-
ing facts on condition that Mullett should not De
reapDointed. II seems, however, that Mofril Is
likely to bo oyerridden DI the President. Mulett
is making a desperate struggle, and has SECURED
the signatures Of twenty five Republican Senl-
tors, headed by John Sherman, to petition
asking the President to store him MN 70
Ills old position. MIR. Morre is droadfully
ANNOYED at this. and fears that he Will be
compelled to resign or break his pledge 10 lot-
ter. lie has appealed to the Senators, VINO nave
nskei for Mullets reappointment, 10 wlthurAw
their request, but this concession Is not ikel 70
be made to him. The President, II IL claimed 10y
Mullot's friends has promised hht nc WIZ N%lhu' %
cate him, no matter what Morr'l mas p'"ln'Seu
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-05
A MiDMAN'S ACT.
Nurderou-iv Assauiting his Bcncfactor TO
Avcngc fnncied Wrong.

AVcugc
MIR. John Campbell. nail maker at III
Raymond street, Brooklyn, about nve months
ago consented TO employ Elijah Shaw, who had
repeatedly importuned him for work, and set
him at odd Jobs about the factory. Although
this was scarcely enough work for him, MIR.
Campbell endeavored to increase his orders 80
Us to keep shaw from starvation. On saturday
Mr. Campbell told shaw that he WAS short OF
cash, and would have to retain four dollars out
OF his wages. which sum he would pay him on
Wednesday. shaw assented to tho arrange
ment On Monday he went TO MIR. Campbcll's
house and eXcitcdy told Nrs. Campbell that II
the bi was not settled he would murder her
husband OF leave him with sore bones. she told
her husband Of the threat, and on Tuesday he
paid shaw e..
On Thursday shaw talked In a friendly way o
MIR Campbell. About an hour aftCrward rs Mr.
Clnipbell was going through the shop, shaw
dashed "A pail q water over hum. lnen much
excited he exclaimed " vii! murder yon,
With a hay suck he knocked Mr.. Campheu
down. Then with brick ne pounded MIN on
the head three or four times No one else :
in The factory and Mr. Campbell was not freed
from hi- assailaut until his cries attracted some
persons passing. Mr. Campbell was taken To
the CITY Hospital and Shaw, alias John GraceV,
was locked up. Mr.. Campheli's injuries arc
5 ssrious and probably fatal The scalp Is cut
through in several places and II Is feared thaI
| the skull Is fractured.
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political welfare requires that pc7ce and go cd
order shall be preserved everywhere.
uOv TIIDEN.

1t will be seen, gentlemen, that ] am In entire
accord with the platform OF the Convention by
which have been nominated as a candidate
for the office Of Vice President OF the United
States. Permit me, In conclusion, TO express
my satisfaction at being associated with can
dldate for the Presidency who IL nrst among
his equals as a representative of the spirit and
OF the achievements OF reform. In his official
career as the Executive OF the great state OF
New York, no has, In a comparatively short pc.
Rod, reformed the public service and reduced
the public burdens, SO as to have earned at
once the gratitude Of his State and the admlra-
ton Of the country. The people know him TO
bethorougnly In earnest he has shown him
self to be possessed OF powers and qualities
which nt him, In an eminent degree,
for the great work OF reformation
which this country now needs; and
II he shall be chosen by the people to the high
onice OF President of the United States, be-
licve that the day OF his Inauguration will be
the beginning Of new era Of peace, purity and
prosperity In oil departments OF our govern
ment. / afn, gentlemen, your obedient servant,
THOMAS A. HENDRtCKs.
To the Hon. John A. McClernand, Chairman,
and Others Of the Committee Of the National
Democratic Convention.
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GRANTS cIyIL SERVICE REFORM.
Nominating Cinpp TO be Public Printer in the
Face OF the Proof Against Him.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 4.-The President to-
day sent to the Senate the name Of A. NJ. Clapp
TO be Publtc Printer. lie did this in the face Of
the facts found against this onicer by the House
Committee ON Printing, who fairy aud thor
ouehly investigated the Government printing
Office under MIR Ciapps administration, and
summed up terrible report as follows;
To rccapitulatc, your committee have found First
that ths colt and charges ~ the Work done for con
grc-s and the Executive Departments are eNorhaut
Ind grtnty In excess OF what the same could ne done
Tor hy private parties; second, that the Government
prutng ofice IA conducted ~ an incompetent manner
iiri, that the cost OF publishing the C9ngre,siond!
H.o0fd IL incorrectly rcpurcii fourth TAT TIE amount
OF WORK done for The department is excessive ana
should be limited by law hfth, that the seueral man.
agemert by the Congressional innter ,oot
lis ,inCe is eNtrayag. nj to degree that
would bankrupt any private establishment III the coun.
Try sixth, that he has daaNn money from the nlted
States Treasury false vouchers seventh that he hNs
deiiincd aad used Government moneys contrary to
Law cightn hat money belonging to the nlted states
i been deposited IN banK, IN violation oflaw.
To be consistent, the President. after nomi,
mating Clapp Ia the face OF the facts developed
by this investigations must also nominate BEL
knap to a tlrst-cass foreign mission or reinstats
him In The War Oflce.