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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-03-22

March 22nd, IS77-4w.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21
The Loui.iana Re,urning Board.


Madison Wells, president of the
Louisiana returning board, was ex-
amined by Field, who inquired whether
there was not vacancy in that board
which was not filed, and why? Wit
ness said the vacancy was not filed be-
cause the members could not agree
upon a man. Kennedy was proposed
by the Democrats, but u portion of the
board objected to him. There were
four members acting as a board-all Re
publicans; they were resolved to reject
or admit another person as member
of the board; no vote was ever taken
on the admission of Kennedy. Witness
said the result of the canvass was
made q matter of record, and the re-
turns showed the number of votes re-
jected.
Laurence objected to further ques-
tioning on this point, as the subject
was a matter Of record and as no refu-
sal had been made to inspect the report
of the returning board and to take
copies of the records, but the commit
tee overruled Laurence's objection.
Witness had no recollection whether
the record he refused to produce showed
the whole number OF votes cast in
louisiana, and could not recall that he
knew a single man who voted contrary
to his wishes because of intimidation.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21
INTERESTING FACTS

Concerning the Election Arbitration.
New York, Jan. 20.-The general
testimony is that Congressman who ex-
press themselves against the electoral
bill indicate their anticipation of its
passage because of outside pressure
that promises to become overwhelming.
The shrewdest among Republican lead
ers think their party has nothing to
gain, with large chances of loss, by its
adoption. Democratic leaders, on the
other hand, fully realize that with the
present views and temper of the Senate,
if they reject this plan they must choose
between submission to the Inaugural
tion of Hayes or to revolution. Re-
publicans fear that Davis will be Sc
lected as the fifth judge, but to leave
out Swayne, of Ohio, his senior, would
be so clearly indelicate and partisan
that this is doubted. The real risk is
that the four judges might divide equal
ly, and then choose by lot, which would
give the Republicans three chances, to
one for the Democrats, as Hunt and
Bradley are also Republicans.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21
HARD TIMES.

Record of Business Failures During 1876.
New York, Jan. 21.-Dun & Co.'S
annual circular shows nine thousand
and nine failures in the United States
during the year 1876, with gross liabil-
tiles exceeding S25, 100000. This is
1850 more failures than in the pre-
ceding year, but reduction Of S14,-
290 in the average Of liabilities as COM
pared with 1875, which indicates that
the wider the wave of financial trouble
extends the greater the number of small
traders are included. The percentage
of failures in the Pacific states is one
in every 60 business houses; in the
Western states, one in 70; in the New
England states, one in SO; in the Middle
states, one in 81; in the South, one in
GA.
In Canada, for 1876, the failures
were one in 80, notwithstanding its
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21
FLORIDA.
A New York World Story.

New York, Jan. 20.-The Worlds
Tallahassee special says: The Florida
returning board recanvassed the Presi-
Dental vote yesterday, under the legis-
lative action just approved by Gov.
Drew, requiring the board to make
new canvass, and all the returns
were found regular and footed ninety
four majority for Tilden. The Repub-
licans claim that this result was at
tanned by fraud.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21
DAKOTA.
Black Hills Talk.


Yankton, Jan. 20.-An informal
joint session of the Dakota legislature
was held this afternoon, to listen to ad-
dresses made by parties representing
the interests Of the people in the Black
Hills, concerning their resources, in
terestS and wants. Prof. Hencke pre-
sented an accurate map of the entire
mining region, made from actual sur
veys, and showing the location of all
the chief claims, accompanied with
statistics as to richness. One Dawson,
late a revenue officer located there, and
DR.. G. w. Meyer, also made addresses.
The statements were all unqualified as
to the richness in mineral wealth,
quality Of soil and extent of timber.
The legislature awaits the action of
Congress in ratifying the agreement Of
the Sioux commissioners, to provide
settlers with courts and local organiza-
tions, but can do nothing until the In
dian title is thus extinguished.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21
The Election Investigators.

Before the committee on powers,
privileges and duties of the House, Os-
win D. Roberts, cashier of the Second
National bank of New York, exhibited
two certificates of deposit byZ. Chandler,
one for S3U00, the other for $1,000, made
payable on his own order or the return
of the certificates. The endorsement
read, IS. B. Packard or order. 2.
Chandler
G. w. Partridge, private secretary of
2. Chandler, produced copies of letters
which were examined by the committee
Two of the letters were read and put in
evidence. They were written by J. B.
Stockton, at New Orleans Nov. 18th,
and were to the effect that if steps were
taken immediately, affidavits of ten or
$4,000 Republican voters could be OBJ
tained, showing that they were deprived
of the exercise of the ballot by violence
and intimidation. The writer says:
If you could send trusty person here
with funds, or authorize some one to
draw for such sum as may be needed to
have proper testimony taken throughout
the bull-dozing parishes, such testimony
could be piled up of frauds and out
RACES so damnable as to preclude the
possibility of any President taking his
seat who was so elected. The other let
ter was dated at Greensboro, Nov. Goth,
and was from T. B. Keogh, in which
he says, addressing 2. Chandler, that
he had done what he could towards
getting up evidence of illegal voting in
North Carolina, and that fair count
would show that she had elected the
Republican ticket. He was so crippled
in means that he could not afford to fur
nish means of establishing the fraud.
Several other letters on the political
situation were read. Witness said that
the kilograms sent from and received
by 2. Chandler were destroyed. He
did not think there was anything in
them about furnishing money or troops.
Thomas Jointer, telegrph operator at
Franklin, N. c., rem smbered hearing
messages going through. So far as he
could remember, they were signed
Chandler" and addressed to Thomas
B. Keogh, and were to this effect: 1--WE
think Hayes elected, but, if possible,
hold your state" and 1--WE think Hayes
elected, but wish to add your state"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21
The Mistake of the House.

Washington, Jan. 20.-The House,
in holding the Louisiana returning
board in contempt for failing to pro-
duce the returns of the recent election,
acted on the mistaken assumption that
the board still held the returns. 1t now
appears that by the louisiana law the
returns are in the custody of the Secre-
tary of State, who, it is anticipated,
will surrender them to the Senate COM
mittee by the advice of Sherman and
others, who believe, their production
will strengthen Hayes claim to the
State.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21
CALIFORNIA.
Bennett Sentenced.


San Francisco, Jan. 20.-H. e. Ben
nett, the defaulting pension agent, was
to-day sentenced in the U. S. Circuit
court to five Thousand dollars fine OF
two years in jail.
Later.
The rain has ceased throughout the
State, but reports from the south indi-
cate another storm approaching. The
rain fall has amounted to one and ahalt
to two inches in different localities.
The storm has subsidized in the noun
tains. The snow is deep, but not so as
to interfere with running trains. The
rain has been sufficient to start plough
ing in the southern counties, where
crops had not been sown, and greatly
improved the grasses. In the north,
where grain is up, the prospects of a
good yield are considered excellent.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21

Public notice is hereby given that, in
obedience to decree issued out of the
probate court, in and for Albany coun-
ty, Wyoming Territory, this 10th day
of January, A. D. 1877, ordering me to
sell all of the personal property belong
ing to the estate of Edward Creighton,
deceased, and of the co-partnership of
E. Creighton & Co. 1 will, ON the 25th
day of January, A. D. 1877, at the front
door of the Inter-O Ocean hotel, in the
city of Cheyenne, Laramie county, wy
oming, at the hour of four o'clock p. m.
proceed to sell the said property, con.
sisting of about Z 900 head of cattle, &c
horses, ranches, ranching and herdine
outfits, ETC., ETC., to the highest and
best bidder for cash.
T.. A. MCSHANE.
Surviving Partner and Admir-.
Cheyenne, Wyo., Jan. 10th 1877.
j15-dtd.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21
OHIO.
Suicide.

Cleveland, Jan. 20-This forenoon
the body of Charles Collins, chief en-
gineer of the Lake Shore & Michigan
Southern R. R., was found in his house,
with the appearance of being lifeless
"a hours. One revolver was held fast
in his hand, while another and razor
lay near him on bed. 1t is case of
undoubted suicide by shooting, 1t is
supposed that anxiety on account of
the late accident at Ashtabula made
him deranged. Mr.. Collins family was
absent at the time Of the suicide.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21
MASSACHUSETTS.
What Hoar's Election Mean

What Hoar's Election Means,
Boston, Jan. 20.-Hoar's election to
the Senate is the unequivocal defeat Of
the Ben. Butler and Collector Simmons
ring of the Republican party, both OF
them having labored industriously for
his defeat. Failing of any encourage
ment to quiet his efforts to have him
self adopted, Butler concentrated on
Rice without having coalition or SYM
pathy with the latter, but simply in
the hope of defeating Hoar.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21
TELEGRAPHIc TICKS.

There has been a fair demand for
wool in the Boston market.
The Corean government has asked re-
lief from Japan for its sufferers by fam
inc. 1a
A squadron of Spanish war ships is
expected off China, in the interest of
the Coolie trade,
Two men were killed by an explosion
at the Glencoe starch works, Saturday,
on Long Island.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21
FOREIGN.
Diplomatic disagreement.

Diplomatic Disagreement.
Paris, Jan. 2O.-M. Bourgoing, the
French envoy, had stand-up fight with
Edheim Pasha. Bourgoing, taking deep
offence at the language of the Turk, is
alleged to have so far forgotten the dig
nifty of the situation as to grapple with
Edheim Pasha, who thereupon drew
his scimetar. This naturally created
the greatest CONSERVATION among the
diplomats, until Chandordy rushed for
ward and pulled back his colleague by
the coat tail. Important inquiry was
then resumed, but it led to no result.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21
AN ORDINANCE

amending "An Ordinance Concerning
Ofenses in the Nature of Misde-
meanors, Etc., passed July 17h,
1874.
The Board of Trustees of the City of
Cheyenne do Ordain:
SECTION 1. Section two of said ordi-
nance shall be amended so that the
penalty shall not be less than five nor
more than one hundred dollars.
Adopted January 10th, 1877.
D. FISK,
President of the Board of Trustees.
Attest:
GEO. B. STIMPsoN,
City Clerk. jan21-1w
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21

Talk is cheap. The sire in the
rear'' charge was worn threadbare long
ago. THE LEADER always has and al
ways will represent and defend the
ranchman, the stockgrower and the
miner as against everybody, red or
white. Their wrongs are our wrongs
and with right and public opinion on
our side we shallnever finch from criti-
cising or condemning any and every man
whose conduct jeopardizes in any man.
ner the interests of our hardy pioneers.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21
TELEGRAPH
REroHrED EXPRESSLY FOE THE LEADk..
NIGHT REPORT
WASHINGTON.
Disagreeably Disappointed.

Washington, Jan. 20.-It is believed
that the House was disagreeably disap-
pointed by the surrendered the Western
Union executive committee, against
whom it would not have proceeded to
extremities. There will be music when
the Tilden side of the dispatches is de-
clared. The haul will not be ''dry,"
as in Chandler's case, and is expected
to show who issued instructions to
keep a state in doubt, and who wanted
to buy an elector. -f
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21

Articles of Incorporation of the Black
Hills Coll Mining company were filed
Friday in the Office of the Secretary of
State of Colorado. 1t is the intention
of the company to mine in the Black
Hills by means of hydraulics, and to
procure and dispose of mining, property,
with headquarters in Denver. George
]. Sherman, Moses Anker, George F.
Jones, William Parker and and Robert
Connolly are the directors, and the capi-
tai stock is placed at 100000 coniist-
ing of 10000 shares of five dollars
each.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21

A Washington dispatch says: The
plan of the joint committee for the de-
termination of the Presidential ques-
tion continues the prominent theme
of conversation. Apart from the gen.
tlemen composing the committee, the
plan is not enthusiastically received,
though number Of members say they
will vote for it, as seeming necessity,
while others don't appear to have made
up their minds on the subject. Some
members think the bill ought to be
amended, but others say amendments
would destroy the prospects of its pas
sage, and therefore it would be better
to vote for it as it is.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21
NEW YORK.
Privacy of kilograms.

New York, Jan. 20.-The Western
Union Company will probably adopt
the plan of receiving messages
for transmission when desired,
on blanks providing for immediate de-
struction of original, accompanied by
agreement protecting company against
responsibility for asserted errors in
such transmission
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21
New York Money and Stock Market.

New York, Jan. 20.-Silver bars,
1344. Greenbacks, 126. Gold and
silver coin, ! premium. Gold closed at
1861. Money, 6. Governments active
and strong. Stocks active and strong.
Western Union, 76s; Quicksilver, 14i;
Pacific Mail, 24a; Mariposa, 81; Wells
Fargo, S4t; New York Central, 1914;
Erie, 10s; Panama, 122; Union Pacific
stock, 81; U. P. bonds, 1032; Central
Pacific bonds, 1864
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21
LOUISIANA.

Gen. Augur Insists on No Change.
New Orleans, Jan. 20.-By order of
Gen. Augur, the State Librarian, who
was deposed by Nichols yesterday, was
reinstated to-day.
Barron left the Republican House to-
day and was sworn in the Democratic
House.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21
CHEYENNE. WYOMING. MORNING q. 1877

specie currency, because of overtrad-
ing and indiscreet credits. The cir
cular anticipates decided business
Improvement as soon as the Presiden-
tial trouble is settled.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21

Subscribers who fail to receive their
papers regularly will confer a favor by
Immediately reporting the fact at this
Office. tt
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21
THAT COMPROMISE.

There is a growing opposition to the
committees plan of counting the elec-
toral votes, on the part of the Republi-
cans throughout the country.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21

Gov. Hendricks is reported to favor
the proposed plan for counting the elec-
toral votes.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21

The opinion seems to prevail among
the leading Republicans of Washington
that the proposed compromise will de
feat Gov. Hayes.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-21

"Potato Bug Extermmator" is man.
ufactured by S. II. Kennedy, Omaha.
a27-dtf
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-10-25
rr.6...er Cunning. Lecture.

Professor Cunning delivered his second
lecture on geology last evening in tho
Methodist Church to = much larger audi
encs than that which greeted him on Tues
day. His subject was "Man and Ills Age"
lie did not attempt 10 show at what period
man first appeared on the globe. but he
did show that at tho lowest computation.
human beings have been In existence up
ward Of 100000 years. His lecture was
illustrated by numerous diagrams on can
vass. which he pencilled as he proceeded.
lie took his audience back TO tho days
when the woody elephant roamed over
England; farther back. to the time when
the tropical rhinoceros sported In her
waters. Tonight the Professors attention
will be directed 10 teaching the progress OF
animal creation. and also 70 describing tho
geological formation OF the Sutro Tunnel.
The lecture begins prom pity at half.pa1t Z.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-10-25
OUR souIE LETTER.
A nrief Dsseripsies or she Bedie
Dissries - Comparative vaiue Of
the Bullien Produes-Coid wea-
Their.
Boprr. Cal, Oct. 10, 1877.

Bopn. Cal, Oct. 10. 1877.
EprroR Com HILL NEWS: This district
consists Of four hills, ranging. like the
mines. about magnetic north and south.
the most ~northerly n being called Bodis
Peak. at the north base Of which the Syn.
dicate mill Ia situated, and near tho sum-
nit 10 situated tho 0sceola. Tioga and
Blsckhawk mines. On the south slope Is
situated the Bechtel. . mine which Is now
taking out very fine ore. On the west
slope 10 the old Bodie tunnel. which has
lately been opened and has already got
some small seams OF ore which cross at
right angles to the tunnel line, and as the
hills lying east arc full Of quartz veins
running In every direction. this Is GER
tainly the true system 10 prospect them.
The next hill IL the High Peak, on which
tho Standard. Home Stake. Bulwer.
Warrington and many others are
situated. Next IN tho Silver Hill,
where the Red Cloud Is situated. The ores
from this hill contain more silver. and
am informed that the bullion from tho
Red Cloud Ia worth from 81 TO - per
ounce. while the Standard Is worth ap.
proximately $i2 per ounce. Last, but not
least. comes tho Queen Bee Hill. where the
Bullwhacker. Noonday. Governor Hayes,
Last Chance and numerous other claims
arc located. many Of which are taking q
ore ; and a. no claim can DO located with.
out Q ledge having been struck. they all.
At least, may be said to have q vein.
On the east side Of the hill there are .
number Of placer claims, which pay IS to
$40 per day when water can be obtained,
which Ii only for . short timo when the
SHOWS arc melting. 30 there Is NO chance
for any newcomers. IS these claims aro
all patented.
Quite q number Of big fish have been
here lately. Among them may be men,
toned the Cook brothers. John Boyd, w.
s. Hobart. Sam. Ferguson 1.-THE new Super
intendent Of the ~Blaekhawk). Governor
Blasdell, Hank Blanchard. Zinc Barnes,
Dave Lowery. Riley Armstrong. and many
others. Quite . number have gone TO Lake
District, which attracts some attention ct
tho present time.
Sanford has been appointed Deputy Re-
cordcr. DO that In tho absence OF tho
Recorder he can see TO any claims the
pAIurs may wish w ioSntc.
The weather during the day Is very
pleasant. but wator freezes In the houses
during tho night. Persons contemplating
spending the Winter here had better layin
few sticks Of wood. The cost Of wood Is
Sl2 por cord and Is likely to DO much
higher - soon as snow flies.
Tho Standard contemplates building an
elevated tramway Of endless wire 10 enable
them without trouble 10 run their mill all
Winter. They have over 1000 cords of
nut Pine already delivered.
A man named Lockwood dropped his
pistol yesterday evening and shot himself
about two inches TO the left OF his left
brsast the ball passed through his shout.
der-blade and Was extracted. This IL the
only shooting wo have had. and there Is
very little amusement In town.
Frank TAaLiABuK.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-10-25
go

Jim Orndorff. OF the Delta Saloon. vir-
ginia, played . practical joke on his dog
"stokss" this morning. "stokcs' Is
much given 10 jumping at everything that
Is held above his head. Jim bought q
red rubber balloon and tied IL to the dogs
collar. "Stokes"I Immediately commenced
going for the strange affair. He jumped
straight up, but when the cord was
Stacked, away shot the balloon. and down
tumbled "Stokes." the balloon follow
ing, but Just ont Of reach. Hegaining his
feet the enragsd animal again tackled
the proposition. He fell prone upon
q pile Of oyster shells in front Of
Evans restaurant. When he got mp he
looked discouraged. Jim's voice treasured
him. however. and the Jumping COM
menced again.
c street WA crowded with excited and
enthusiastic men.
Bets Of three TO one ON the dog were
offered and taken.
Suddenly q washoc zephyr took tho bal
loon and held II straight out ahead Of the
dog. He started for tho usiger grade ON
Q dead run.
Jim WA after him.
"Here, Stokes. horc - yelled the now
disconsslate Orndorfr. Tho dog had start
cd for that balloon, and he could not be
stopped.
Away they went, the dog still ahead,
with Jim just close enough not TO be able
10 catch the abbreviated tail which stuck
straight out behind.
That was their relative position when
they were Last seen through the dust OF
the Gciger grade. At > o'clock this after
noon . dispatch was received from Steam
boat Springs:
Enron NEws.-A crazy dog and u man
passed here on the dead run after . red
ghost. They were going like hcllsbeating.
tanbark. X. II. IL.
Reno has not yet been heard from, but
II that balloon Is not captured soon. they
will surely get there.
The chances arc ten 10 one that Orndorf
will deny this story when he gets back,
but the very fact Of his denying 10 will 10
proof conclusive Of its truth.