Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-08-27
EASTERN DISPATCHES.

DulaiO hptClul says ITOlesSor uuAiey
spoke at the American Scientific Associ
alton to-day. He said: have discovered
that a special instinct of curiosity is de-
veloped here. I experienced it almost
Immediately On my arrival in being in
terviewed by two active and intelligent
of your press, who putito
a series of inquiries of the deepest and
most profound interest. l am afraid |
had to dismiss them with scant satisfac-
ton. 1t may satisfy their curiosity if 1
state some of general Impressions of this
country since my arrival. have learned
great many things more I think than
ever before in an equal space OF time in
my life. In England l have always
taken an interest in America, but think
no EnglashmHn who has not had the
good fortune to visit America has any
real conception of the activity of the
population, the enormous differences
which separate great countries, and, last
of all, do Englishmen understand the
basis of character on both sides of the
Atlantic. Englishmen, with whom |
have been talking since my arrival, say l
cannot find that am abroad. The great
features OF your country, are all such as
am familiar with in parts of England
and Scotland. Your beautiful Hudson
me OF Scotch lakes, the marks
of the gladiator in your hills remind me
of those Scotch Highlands.
1t is stated Don Carlos has been an
noyed recently by the conduct of persons
who haye followed him whenever he has
left his hotel. He complained of this to
Justice Kasmire yesterday, stating he
was not afraid of u personal encounter,
but he thought these persons had no
good Intentions toward him. He con-
cluded to make no formal complaint; it
was promised, however, that the police
should give him every ne cessary protec-
ton.
The Worlds Washington special says
that Morrill, had to succumb to the pres
ure and to-day demanded the resignation
of sHenpill Jones, who for 25 years
held the position of Deputy Controller
of the Treasury. The position demands
experience, but the exigency demands
plia5le Republican and Jones is Demo-
crat.
ANDovER, Mass. Aug 26.-The Re-
publicans elected Butler delegates to the
Congress Convention of the Seventh
District. The General requires but 16
additional votes to insure his nomina-
ton.
New BEDFORD, Aug. 26.-Liberty Hall
was crowded to overlooking last evening
on the occasion of a reception to the
officers and crew of the bark Catalpa.
Thomas Hassett, one of the escaped Fe.
mans, spoke.
New YORK. Aug 2G.-Bank statement:
Loans insrease, 81, 104, 600; legal tenders
decrease, $685. 900; deposits increase,
1886, 900; circulation decrease, $742, 600;
reserve increase, 1924 900.
MILFORD, Pa, Aug. 26.-Draks a.
Co.. extensive tanners of Berlin, Wayne
county, Pa. have failed; liabilities re-
ported very heavy.
BOSTON, Aug. 26.-The Journal saws
charges have been made against Adiu.
tant General Cunningham to the effect
that he received brides from q firm which
supplies to the State. Gov
ernor Rice has appointed commission
Of investigation.
CLEVELAND, o., Aug. 26.-The Dem
ocratlc Convention Of the Twentieth
Congressional District to-day nominated
Hon. Rufus Z. Raney for Congress by
CONFERENCE.-The, Aug. 26.-Prelimin.
airy negotiations for peace were opened
.ast n'g ht IN consequence OF the step
taken by Prince Milan.
NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-The Pacific
Mail steamship Colon, which sailed
from here August 20 for Aspinwali. re-.
turned to-day in disabled condition
after being two days out terrific ex.
piosion took place, followed by a great
rusn OF steam, which completely en-.
veioped the vessel causing much excite.
'nent among the passengers. After some
time 1t was discovered that one of Tho
0oiiers had burst and two men had been
Killed, chief engineer and one fireman
several passengers were scalded. Tho
Oolon holsted signals of distress. which
we're observed by the steamer Etna ana
ne disabled vessel was towed into mort
The week after unusually active aud
'Aciting events, now bids fair to close
quiet for so far TO-DAY.
'ltnongh railway shares have been active
'ao 1everlsh, there's marked absence
u the excitement and violent fluctuation
a. nat made the last threeIdays memorable. |
|. mere appears an undertone of firmness
nat Is likely to be more fully deyeloped
'efore many days. During the first
'onr and half business was quiet.
otlve and changes frequent. Opening
'rices were one-eighth to one per cent.
lgner than last nights close and during
ne nrst half hour prices advanced one
ighth to one per cent.
WAsHINdroN, Aug. 26.-Judge Tarbstt
Mississippi, has been rendered the
tiice of Deputy First Com ptroller of tho
treasury, instead of Col. VIM. M. Jones
I Delaware, whose resignation has been
allied for by the President. The change
ccurs the latter part of next week.
SAVANNAH, Ga. Aug. ga fire last
ight destroyed Kelly's block of four
x story buildiDRs:I Stoddards uppey