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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-01-25
II. A. WINE,
sheriff Lyon County.
January Eth, 1876.

C1TATE OF NEVADA, COUNTY OF LYON
S--District or Prosecuting Attorneys OF
fce--Notice of suits commenced TO the Iol-
lowing named defendants and to all owners OF
or claimants TO the real estate ana improve
ments thereon or improvements when as
sessed, separately hereinafter described,
known or unknown. You are hereby notihed
that sui Il have been commenced IN tne Jus
tees Court IN Dayton Township. Lyon County,
State of Nevada, by the State of Nevada, plain
tit against each Of the defendants. herein
after named and each OF the following de-
scribed tracts or parcels of land with the I'M
provements thereon, and the Improvements
when separately assessed, and all owners OF
claimants to the same known or unknown, 10
recover the tax and delinquency assessed to
said defendant aga:n INST said property for tine
fiscal year commencing January l, 1910 ana
ending Dec. 3ist, 1875, and that summons
has been duly issued in each case and that you
are further notified that unless you appear
and answer the complaint filed III SAID cause
on or before the 10th day of February, 1876. at
10 o'clock A. Nj. of that day judgment VIII be
taken against you and the real estate and i'm
provelnen ts herein described for the amount
of tax and delinquency specified and cost OF
suit.
Tax and delinquency.
JOHN NJ. sMITH--And the real estate and
| Improvement described as follows, to-wit ;
| possessory claim to 160 &C res of land with i'm
| movements thereon, north of Frank Camp
BELLS place. Walker River, In said Lyon
| County Amount, Sl4s9. ....
LUKE MILLER. And tie real estate ana
| improvements described MS follows, to-wit
| Lot 6. Block 62s, town Of Sutro, in said Lyon
| County Amount. S3.l3.
| W II. MILIsAP--And the real estate and
| improvements to-wit : Dwelling House and
| lot on north side of Main street adjoining ).
Iathrop east Dayton In said Lyon County
Amount S23.5l .-....,
J. NJ. DOUGLAS-And the real estate and
| improvements described as follows. to-wlt
| Southwest quarter OF N. L. quarter OF section
&. Township l6 north, range Il east, with the
| reservoir of tailipgs thereon. Amount. ~ Al
GEO. ". KEITH,
District Attorney Lyon Co.
RIA. COOKE,
sheriff Lyon County.
January 10th, 1876.
sAM'L MCKEE. LOGAN MCKEE.
Formerly of l.. W. Late Secretary OF the
Hamilton 4 Co Louisville Bond
Bankers and Brokers. and Stock bpaid
No. 10 Wall street, Louisville
Newfork Ky.
A. r. MCKEE.
Late Assistant Secretary OF the
| Iouisyi>Le Bond aud Stock Board,
Louisville, Kentucky. rIi
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-01-25

WOODBURY., the Hon. William
WOODBURY., member of Congress rep
resenting Nevada in the House of
Representatives, has proven much
better gym asst than legislator, for
upon the Amnesty bill vote he cast
his with the Democratic side of the
House. We have a faint idea that
the Hon. William WOODBURY. was
nominated and elected by the Repub-
lican party, and when voting upon
party issues he was expected to re-
main with those that gave him an OPP
portunity of airing his eloquence out
side of a police court. However, we
ought not to be surprised, as this is
not his first political somersault; but
from the slowness and, we might say,
the methodicsl stupidity of his ac-
tons, his agility in this case surprises
us. But probably the inducement
was sufficient to justify this astonish-
ing resurrect'on-this remarkable dis
play of mental vitality. Still while
the lamps holds out there is hope that
our erring Congressman may return
to the fold. There is one thing,
however, which leaves but little hope
in our breast,-the Republicans are
in the minority and the Democrats
drive the "Job" wagon. We read
that an impious King, who forgot his
duty and his God, was startled by the
lightning writing his doom on the
palace walls; our Hon. William may
see the political finger trace the omi-
nous words, "Mene, Meme, Tekel,
Upharsin."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1876-08-10
The Rich Miss Bennett RetireS to
a Convent.

During the past fortnight the re-
tirement of Miss jeanette Bennett
has been closely discussed with a
view Of learning whether it could be
explained by any special disappoint,
ment. There is, however, not the
slightest probability Of this character
The fact is that Of the two children
of the once famous editor, the son
bears strong resemblance to his
mother, and the daughter is very
much like her father. I do not refer
SO much to the features as to the char
acter. 1t is evident that the dashing,
sporting, driving, yachting proprietor
Of the Herald shows little likeness to
his father, who never drove horse,
and never was on yacht, and had
no care for those active sports in
which his son delights. The senior
Bennett was a very peculiar man
and was little understood outside Of
his own editorial rooms. Notwith.
standing the boldness Of his columns
he was very timid, and was constitu.
.tionally shy Of the public. He never
attended any festal occasion and new
.er made, a, speech, even in reply to5a
Toast, for be avoided all such occa.
sions. As al editor, he kept himself
in his little office: He rarely .ap.
gpsareydl int in the street., coming and 60.
}ng In, scarriisge, .and. never went
70 7 church. His only place. ofppublie
.resortWas the theatre. Z. In'later years
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1876-08-10
A CHILDHOOD MEMORY.
BY MINNIE ]. owREY.

When once stood, child, and paused
to think
Beneath the willow, in the churchyard
still,
How life and death, were severed by a
link,
There crept weird shadows o'er the west
ward hill,
And twilight found me standing there
alone;
7 watched the bending willows dew
drops weep
Ger many humble grave, and sculp-
tured stone
Marked thus: "He giveth bis beloved
Sleep"
'Twas then 1 learned the meaning Of
these words;
I knew my only sister slept within.
He must have loved this saint, for cen
the birds
Sang sweeter at our door, her smile to
win.
One day, crowned her head with roses
!. And she whispered withdmport all too
deep
For my youpg mind: "Life's span for
me is fleet,'
And then: "He giveth his beloved Sleep"
She died in youth, when was but child;
/ see her still; the golden waves of hair
A halo.-How the night grew dark and
wild
When first we stood beside her vacant
chair.
They told me, she an Angel was in
Heaven,
And that the shepherd would my idol
keep;
Until understood II was seven
Years then; "He giveth his beloved
Sleep
And from that hour, the roses seemed
more red,
The violets that gIew beside the wall
Were sweeter. cen the dying sunset
shed
Rare glory, DER her grave, at even's call.
l wreathed her grave in summers flow
erets white
And laid queen lilies there, a dewy heap
Of fragrance, onceI framed these words
Alright
My child-aood's left me! Was it yester-
Or no, I stood a child? I am full grown
To-day, in care, and bliss, and earth's
dark way;
There kneels beneath the willow, near
stone
That marks sisters grave, no child of
But I, whose heart, the sacred memories
sweep
And bring me comfort, from that saint
in Heaven,
Who said; aHe giveth his beloved
sieep."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1876-08-10
From tie. N. Y. Herald.
Gen, NJ. G. Buffers Challenge to
4 Gov chamberlain.

Thelstter I'd dressed to US by Gen
eral Bltler has already been printed
in the 3E7lsg5a We again refer to
the passage hicht especially merits
attention., -
and I now challenge him to be-
gin his legal investigation. Hekrows
my residence, and knows that the
presence of United States soldiers is
not necessary for my arrest or that
Of any other white man who was at
Hamburg; and before that investiga-
ton closes, if do not show that the
negroes were the aggressors and the
whites not to blame; that the ennis
saries Of His Excellency were the in
stigators of the riot, and his ap-
pointees could have prevented and
did not prevent it; that the company
called militia was not militia. but a
band Of rioters and highwaymen, and
that he is responsible for the riot-if
l do not snow all this, and show be-
sides condition of affairs at Ham
burg, under a radical government
pretending to be civilized, which
would almost disgrace the purlieus
of a Coomassie settlement, will un-
dertake to answer personally for the
death Of every man, white and black,
,rbo ell - '4Lo ,,o4
Governor Chamberlain can rely up
ION the prestige Of a reputed success
full administration, he can count upon
the sympathy of the republican party
and the support of President Grant,
and he can control the courts and ju-
ries in the State which be is govern
ing. 1t is in the face of all these dis
advantages. and Of the sudden popu-
lar prejudice and indignation which
has been excited against himself, that
Mr.. Butler demands trial. The cir
cumstances attending this demand,
and the manner in which it is made,
deserve the thoughtful consideration
of every man who desires that justice
b, done to black and to white.
We cannot be too often reminded
Of the injustice of hasty conclusions
in regard to events which may be er
roneously reported to us in the North; F;
but it is especially during the Presi-
Dental canvass that opinions as to
disorders in the republican States of
the South, such as Louisiana and South
Carolina, should be well considered
and based upon. established facts. We
will not, therefore, express any judg-
ment as to the position Of Governor
Chamberlain; yet the tone Of the
Southern press and the attitude of
the population of South Carolina have
demonstrated the fact that his letter
to Senator Robertson and his visit TO
the White House were unnecessary.
There was no obstacle to his remain
ing at the postof duty, and his ap-
plication for federal interference at
this particular time can only be ex-
planned by a reference to the Presi-
dental contest or to the combinations
of ambitious politicians.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1876-08-10
Gen. George of mississippi.

During the political campaign Of
last year in Mississippi, Gen. George
was chairman of the State Executive
Committee of the Democratic party.
He organized victory. To him more
than to any one else are the people
of Mississippi indebted for deliver
ance from negro-Radical perdition.
Law partner Of one of the State s
most gifted sons, the Hon. Wiley P.
Harris, of Jackson, Gen. George set
aside his books and practice, and for
months devoted his entire time and
attention to the election. His ener-
gy and courage infused life and con-
fdence, and his judgment and discre-
tion gave shape and success to the
efforts made. By constant CORES
pondence with all parts of the State
by receiving and imparting infor-
nation and advice, he kept in hand
and directed the canvass, until the
whole people of Mississippi moved
like one man, and, by the power of
will and the mastery of moral force
fully exerted, saved the State.
TO give a specimen of how the can
vass was managed, it will not be in
appropriate tomention what occurred
within our personal observation in
one beat and at one poll. 1t was a
beat where the whites and blacks
were in the proportion of one to eigh-
teen. In other words, there were
fifty white men and nine hundred
blacks. Before 1875 the Radical par
ty polled about nine hundred votes.
For weeks before the election, the
Democratic club met regularly on
Monday morning in full force, some
fifty, most of them riding miles from
their business to be there. Shortly
before the election, two white men in
the beat, Southerners, were reported
as not having Joined the club. On
motion, acommittee of persons, friend
ly, was appointed. to wait on them
and ask an explanation. Explana-
tions were made and received. Ex-
cept one or two Radical maninulators,
ali Joined the club. The club rode
night and day, and LET no stone un-
turned to influence the colored peo-
pie. They had torch-light process
sions, bands of music, etc. They did
not spend dollar of money in brib-
cry, nor did any of them shoot at a
negro. Not a difficulty occurred in
the beat. But the white men were
in earnest, and were ready for any
emergency. On the day of election,
every white man spent the day at the
precinct, from early in the morning
until the sun set. No liquor was
drank, and everything passed off as
quietly as O. Sunday meeting. Not a
fraudulent vote was cast. The Demo.
Gratis polled two hundred and fifty
odd votes and the Radicals about four
hundred. Three. hundred negroes
stayed away, and twp hundred voted
the Democratic ticket This occurred
within our own knowledge and we
mention it for$the encouragement Of
South Carolinians, to show them how
Mississippi was organized, and what
thorough organization 9of Democrats,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1876-08-10
Death Of Rev. William r, Hemp
hill, d, D.

The many friends of this beloved
minister of the gospel will be panied
to hear the sad announcement of his
death which occurred after a short
illness at his residence in Due West
on the morning of Friday, the 2Sth
ult.
To them all the news of his death
will bring the sense of personal be-
reavement as they recall the lines of
that placid, benignant face or the
kindly tones of that sympathizing
voice, which gave expression to the
loveable qualities of mind and heart
which made up the character of the
deceased, and, ,endeared him alike to
the young and the old. Few purer
and better men. We suppose, ever
lived more entirely free from the
taint of human selfshness, or more
entirely willing to consecrate every
power of mind and body to the cause
of truth and the best interests of the
race.
The jealous minister and the un-
tiring worker, he will be seen no
more in the councils of the church,
which have been so often irradiated
by his beaming countenance, and
instructed and cheered by his wise
suggestions and catholic sympathies.
The earnest, Jealous minister Of the
word of life, he will no longer urge
upon attentive audiences the great
truths which it was the purpose Of
his life to illustrate and enforce.
The able and ready writer, whose
piquant sketches or agreeable narra-
tlves were alike acceptable to ali and
made the name of "H." household
word in the families of his church
and whose sharp controversial pen
was exercised upon almost every sub
ject Of theological debate, will no
longer delight, amuse and instruct.
The untiring and devoted Endow-
ment Agent who through long years
Of arduous toll has given the best en-
ergies of his life to the task of build.
ing up the cherished college of his
church, and whose lifelong devotion
found its appropriate reward in the
success which crowned his efforts, has
now passed away, leaving no success
sor worthy to bear his mantle.
The kind, courteous gentleman, the
earnest Christian, the true Israelits
without guile, the genial companion,
the trusted counselor, the beloved
father and husband, the deceased
has passed away leaving no enemy
behind, but many devoted friends
who will long cherish the recollection
Of his memory green in their hearts,
-A6beyil1e Ptcss,G. .Beiisiaer..,,,,' y, -.
si4Itis said they i've longest who have
moderate ambi.ions. The man. who i1riit5
work and commences to @hittlein trout
,of agreeery sfore.at, theage Of thi~tysis
likely 10 swhittle and abs 2 5feasihgto his
family for fifty years. ,;;:.t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1876-08-10
The Sioux ;aaians.

Mr.. John Boyle Orally, t!iasa
tinguished editor Of the Bostosf ssss,
takes this view of the subject
The story of the Sioux In6iafs IS
one record of ci;nsl injustice on the
side of the United States. Traaias
have been made with them an1s2sa-
ken ere the ink was dry: gran I.ss ave
been voted by Congress 10 cay fer
claims, and the money st9l4t aF,rgs-
calls. For fifteen years past, be sl6iE
Chief, Sitting Bull, who .dssSls8eti
Custer, has beer a deadly
the United States yavefnni rs. y z IL -
OF his people hive again, G1idss ssss;s ~
g freed to peace, anu nave aesF7st tee
the offered terms, to see them ogtyag5-
ed in 81, aour. But Sitting Bulllhas
never buried the hatchet. In, 1878,
the Government owed the Sioux over
ten million dollars, which has not vet
been paid. Last September, Presi-
dent Grant sent commissioners to
meet the Sioux Chiefs, at Red Cloud
Agency, with an offer to purchase
from them part of their Territory
the Black Hills. The Indians asked
a high price, which the commission
ers would not give. After this, the
Sioux Indignantly refused to treat.
They bitterly complained of the in.
roads and generalization of the whites,
and they asked for schools and Cath
Ollie priests to teach them Their re-
quests were ignored, and their refusal
to sell did not save them from inva-
sion. Thousands of armed adventu-
rers hocked into their country, deter
mined to hold the land by the right
of the rife. But the Sioux, under
Sitting Bull; met them on every road,
and after eight months Of desperate
effort the golu miners have abandon
ed the tract, leaving scores of dead
behind. The Sioux have glimly de-
Tended their own, though they have
done it with the tomahawk and scalp
ing knife. Liberty is so precious"
said the Scythian Chief to Alexander,
who complained of their weapons,
!" that, if you knew it, you would de-
fend it with axes /"
The death of the most dashing Off
Ger Of the army-the Murat Of our
service-will prevent, for a time, the
righteous consideration of this ques-
ton. The border cry Of vengeance
is heard already, and it is probable
that an attempt will be made to ex-
tirpate the entire Sioux. But the
day will come when these things will
cry to Heaven against the United
States. The treatment Of the Indians
has been a red record Of rascalijy and
crime; and it is worse than ever to-
day. The Sioux warriors did not
murder Custer and his soldiers. They
met him in fair fight, out.generaled
him, and cut him to pieces. He tried
to do the same to them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1876-08-10

under proper leaders, can effect. This
was the way Mississippi was carried.
We are prompted to these remarks
by the call Of General George on the
people Of Mississippi to organize again
for the canvass. It is reproduced
from the jackson Clarion to stimulate
our own action in the work we have
here in hand.
General George is the strongest man
in his State. Being poor, hesprefer-
red practising his profession to the
United States Senate, and withdrew
his name in favor Of Mr.. Lamar, who
was elected last winter.-Jo1naz Of
Commerce.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1876-08-10
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The LGnatiC Asylum.

We find in the Columbia Register
the following statement of the condi-
tion of the State lunatic asylum,
which we commend to those who
prate about the reforms, etc., etc.,
brought about during Governor Cham
be;lain's admistration:
1.-The Superintendent of the Lu-
natic Asylum, DR.. Ensor, informed
US yesterday that the time had about
arrived when the inmates Of this in
stitution would have to receive assis-
tance, or starve. DR.. Ensor has. by
his own. personal efforts and inau-
ence, secured provisions from friends
in the North on a long credit, (the
lst of next January, and the freight
upon which he paid out of his own
pocket A second shipment OF the
provisions has arrived, and notwith,
standing his exertions to secure the
money, not one cent can be obtained
from the State, either to pay the
freig ght upon the last shipment or to
reimburse him for his advance upon
the first. The provisions obtained in
the North are not all that is necessa-
ry to keep life in and disease away
from the unfortunates. Many other
articles necessarily requisite have to
be obtained fresh, and in large or
small quantities, as the case may be,
here at home. Parties who have
been furnishing beef, bread, milk,
&c., have given notice that they can
no longer continue to supply these
articles un4ess there is some guaran-
tee given them that they will be paid.
Sickness, disease and death must in
evitably follow. The State is due
the asylum fund some $4,000; but,
in consequence of Encouragement
somewhere. nothing can be obtained.
What the condition OF these unfor-
tunate people will be week hence,
God only knows"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1876-08-10

he abandoned this habit, and became
very close recluse. This was 6
natural tendency whichhis daughter
has inherited. Were she forced by
circumstances to battle with the world
as her fatherfdid, there can be nc
doubt of her4success, but being left
to pursue her. own inclinatlons she
indulges her natural love of retire.
ment Young Bennett, however, in.
herits from his mother love Of SO.
ciety.- Ifogf Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1876-08-10
height is 10 feet. It contains two

height is 10 feet. 1t contains two
main avenues 1850 feet long by 90
broad, with an aisle on each side, and
one between the two, 60 feetin width.
The most ample facilities for the
erection of steam power and for ven
tilation have been made. A Della
ware man built the edifce at a to-
tai cost of $542,30O. Il not a
pleasing to mere aesthetic taste as the
Art and Main Halls, there is no fea-
tGre of the Exhibition more instruc-
tive and interesting than this great
receptacle for the products of inven-
tive genius and the triumphs of me-
chanical skill.
The ART GALLERY,
or, as it is also called, the Memorial
Hall, is to be permanent structure.
1t was built by the State Of Penn
sylvania and the City of Philadel-
phia at cost OF $2,l99, ,275. It is
constructed .@of granite, glass and
iron, and is hre-proof. 1t is 365 feet
in leng;n, 2l0 in width, and 50 in
height, exclusive of the basement. 1t
is crowned by dome, the summit of
which is $50 feet from the ground.
A statue of Colombia with outstretch-
ed arms stands on the colossal bell
which forms the apex, while Tits
four corners are figures symbolizing
the four quarters Of the globe. Thrae
a~ched doors of iron, 40 feet high by
Is wide, form the entrance. The
work is highly Ornate, yet most sub
stantial. The windows are 40 by II
feet; ornamented Tile work: wreaths
representing oak and laurel lend
grace to the solid masonry and at
each corner of the roof is an eagle
with outspread wings. Arcades screen
the long walls Of the front, each con-
sisting Of FIVE groined arches looking
outward over the grounds, and in
ward over open gardens 90 by Sc
feet in extent. These have fountains
in the centre, and are adorned with
statuary. A stairway gives access
from the gardens to second promen-
ade, thirty-fve feet above the ground.
It's balustrade is ornamented with
vases and statues. The rear is equal
ly ornate, with the exception that it
lacks the arcades. The approach to
the building from the south-it lies
Just north Of the main halls by a
flight of stone steps, guarded by
Pegasuses, whose ardor two
female attendants are endeavoring to
curl.
On entering the visitor finds him
self in hall S2.feet long go wide,
and 55 high, decorated in modern
Renaissance style. Three doors admit
him into the centre hall. From its
east and west sides extend galleries
9S feet long, IS wide, and 35 high,
admirably fitted up with every ia
cility for the advantageous hanging
of paintings. When their area is
added to that of the centre hall, Of
which they really form the wings,
we have one great ball 2S7 by IS
feet. 1t affords standing room for
5000 persons, and is thus almost
double the size of the largest hall in
the country. Generous as is the sup
ply Of room, it has proved INSULT :
cient to accommodate all the pictures
and marbles that have been sent in.
A supplementary building, $50 by
1876, has therefore been constructed
in the rear of the main Art Hall for.
the reception of surplus contribu-.
tIOnS ----------------
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1876-08-10

stand aside and watch the sal s
of the Lord, or if found in t.tsstt
of the lion be degoured By IN sss5Ssss:5s;: