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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-01-06
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND, JANUARY 5, 1877.


PORT OF RICHMOND, JANUARY D, 1871
MEMORANDA.
Brigs Andrea (Swe.), Klayeness, and Mary Bart
lett, Smith, from Richmond, arrived at Rio de Ja-
nero November 2sth.
Halock. Sharrettt, were loading 1T New YORK Ior
Richmond January 4th.
Schooner John X. Shaw, Cox, from Richmond, at
New York January Sd.
Steamer Old Dominion, from Richmond for New
York, was fast in the Ice the morning Of the 3D.
about sixteen miles below Richmond, near Dutch
Gap.
NORFOLK, january 5.-Saied: For Liverpool,
ship Marina. Arrived: Norwegian bark Ptorgaen.
SAVANNAH, january 5.-Arrtyed: BARK ROCK
wood, Liverpool; schooner Carrie Jones, klcn-
nond, Va. Cleared: ship Eureka. New Y sa,'
banks Bona Campbell. Charleston Francis herbert,
Doboys; Samuel Fish, Bath.
NEW YORK, January 5.-ArriTcd: Benefactor'
Arrived out: Francisco.
LONDON, January 5.-The bark Albert =.
Young, from Bull river, arrived In port to-day. she
The Greece, Which was aground yesterday, has
been foated and proceeded on her voyage
: BOSTON, January SIT Is beIievedthzt the sehoo-
ner Starlight, from Brunswick, Ga, November 1Stn'
has foundered.
LONDON, january 5.-The brig Courier, frora
Charleston for United Kingdom. has been abandon.
Bark Kong Corl, Galveston for Liverpool, has put
GEoRGETowN, NE, January 5.-The schooner
Upsher B.. James, Garcellon, Camden Tor boston.
has been wrecked. Tie crew and three persons are
NEW YORK, January 6.-The steamer Switzer-
land which arrived here to-day, had on board tine
eaptsin and crew Of the bark Leander, from FRINGE
Edwards Island for Charleston, which was aban-
doncd December Goth in sinking concition.
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CURRENT EVENTS.
BY TELEGRAPH FROM THE NEW
WORLD AND FROM ABROAD.

Observation-Disclosures AT WORK IN NOR
FOLK-LOSs OF RICHMOND INSURANCE
COMPANIEs-METHOD CHURCH BURN
ED AT ANTWERP, N. Y.-LOss OF PIIILA-
DELpHIA BANKS BY THE LATE MAIL-RoB-
BERY-BOsToN IsRAELrTEs REQUIRED TO
j CLOSE THEIR STORES ON THE SABBATH
GOVERNOR HENDRICKS ON THE MILL
TARY IN SOUTH NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
yIEws-oNE OF THE JUDGES OF THE sU-
PREsiE COURT SAYS THE COURT DON'T
WANT TO HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH
COUNTING THE ELECTORAL VoTE-EX-
PLoSIoN OF A PoWDER-M1LI-STRfK OF
TIE &c EN- WANDER
BILT.
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ground against the adoption OF silver
basis, and petitioning Congress to appoint
Government commissioners to meet Eu-
ropean commissioners to consider che ques-
ton of demonetizing silver as q fixed rela-
ton OF value to gold coin, and asking the
President to invite the European Govern
ments to participate in such consideration.
HONOR 70 COMMODORE VANDERBILT REMAINS.
NEW YORK, January 5.-Commodo re
Vanderbilts remains will lie in state for an
hour on Sunday morning in the main hall
way Of his late residence. a large body Of
New York, Central railroad employees will
view the remains and escort, them to the
church. Thurlow Weed, Aug. Schell, Peter
Cooper, William TurnbuIl, and other
friends, are expected, but the general pub
lie will not be allowed to view. the remains.
A poSt-mortefn examination will be held
tomorrow, as the doctors and several
members of the family favor the idea. Rev.
DR.. Deems and Rev. DR.. Hutton will por-
form the burial services. DR.. Deems will
make an address. There will be no pail
bearers or floral decorations, and the cor
tfge will start for Staten Island uia. the
Battery at the conclusion OF the services.
Loss OF THE PHILADELPHIA BANKS BY THE
- LATE MAIL ROBBERY.
9 PHILADELPHIA, January 5.-Tbe money
obtained from the banks on checks stolen
from the mails from this city by the New
York gang will reach 100000.
AN IMPORTANT CASE TO 1sRAELITES DECIDED.
BosToN, January 5.-The Supreme Court
OF Massachusetts has sustained the lower
court in decision that Israeltes must be
held amenable to the laws OF the State regu-
lating the observance of the Sabbath. The
case grew out OF an attempt to keep store
open on that day.
CHURCH BURNED.
ANTWERP, N. Y, January 5.-The Metho-
dist Episcopal church here has been burned.
Loss, $4,000.
EXPLOSION OF A POwDEI-MILL.
WILMINGTON, DEL, January 5.-Duponts
powder-mill has exploded. killing one EN-
ploye and demolishing one OF the buildings.
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FINANCIAL.
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.
FRIDAY. Janusry +. 1877.

+ Amsricdn Gotd.-107 bid. tsy;8 <gl.ets Z
State Virginia consois, 6x bid, az
fundnble, ~ bid; Virginia daferfed, 81 bid; Viz
ginis interest certificates, Is bid; Virginia iax-re
Uify Securities.-Rfchmond city s,s, 113 bid
Richmond city 6's, 97S bid 90 asked; Frederfcks
burg: city 7's, 90 bid; Manchester 3's, 81 asked.
Railroad Bends.-Virginia Central third mort
gage 6'J, j. and j., bids Southside Railroad third
mortgage preferred 6's, j: and J., 40 asked;
Orange and Alexandria Railroad thrd mortgage
Danvile Railrsad consolidated 6's, n. and NJ, Soy
bid Atlanta and Richmond AIRLINE Railroad hrst
mortgage S's, j. and j., 65 asked.
BANK Stocks.-Union Bank Of Richmond, 80
par. AZ asked.
Insurance Virginia Fire and Ma-
25 par, 2B bid; vir,fnia Home. 100 par, 30 bid,
I01 asked; Old Dominion, 100 par, 50 bid, 75
asked; Commercial Fire Insurance Company, 20
par, ! 8 bid. ~
Kiscelianeous.-James River and Kanawha
Packet, 12H par, @ bid, 10 asked.
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WINES. LIQUORS, &c.

DICHMOND, VA, JANUARY /, -1SI2.-
IL We have made chemical examination OF
DAVID F. CLEMMER'S MOUNTAIN ~ r
WHISkEY, using for the purpose samples ssIecteu
by ourselves from ten barrels belonging to lots re.
ceived by Messrs. GEORGE A. HUNDLEI & Co. al
different times, and Of ages varying from one 10 -FOUR.
most searching tests 1t has stood hem all perfectly
nothing Of dceterious nature being found IN II. n
can therefore be confidently recommended LOT IL:
purty and excellence to those who use whiskey as
beverage while for medicinal purposes 1t Is all thai
can be desired c,,,,
WILIIAM III. TAYLOR, NJ D., Analytical Chemist
aud Lecturer Oh Chemistry, Medical College OF
Virginia.;
RS J,PEEBLEs, NJ. D., Professor Of Chemistry
Medical College Of Virginia.
100 barrels now In store, and for sale.
n GEORGE A. HUNDLEY & co.
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TERRIBLE AND Fatal EXPLOSION OF GIANT
PowDER.-Neao Yorc, January 4.-Michae
Mulroy, one Of the gang OF laborers EN-,
ployed in blasting rocks ut Mott and One
Hundred and Fiftieth streets, went into
an adjacent house occupied by John kailor,
this afternoon, for the purpose OF thaWins
out cartridges of giant powder weighing
two pounds each. While he was doing SO
at the stove they exploded simultaneously
with terrific force, blowing out the rear
portion OF the building. and instantly killed
Kailor, who was standing close by. Mutro,y
and Kailor's wife and child were seriously
injured.
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CULPEPER COUNTY.

JANUARY i, 1877.
Editors Dispatch: Our new year opened
on Us with extremely cold weather-snow
averaging fourteen inches-and last night
was said by the oldest inhabitant to be the
coolest we have ever had. A citizen who
has for years kept record reports the Their
mometer this morning ut II O'Clock Ito be-
low zero; at ii, 1870 below zero; at s. 1so.
No recollection Of its ever being below 100
here but once before, which was in 1856.
Our trains have not yet gotten regular
since the snow-storm Of Monday, 1st.
RAD
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PIANOS, ORGANS, DC.
uOW TO BUY AN ORGAN.

The MASON & HAALIN ORGANS have been
assigned TIE FIRST RANK by the judges at TIE
CENTENNIAL. They may now be bought VERY Low
FOR CASH or ON EASY TERhs-viz.: BY the pay
ment Of one tenth of the catalogue price cash. and
one tenth every three months until ten payments
are made.
For instance: To purchase an organ worth" 800,
you pay SIS cash, and $l5 every three months I'LL
ten payments are made. Thus purchasing an organ
by the payment of IS per month, which Is only the
rent of piano.
Large reductions for cash.
T. L. d. WALFORD & CARLTON MCCARTHY,
Agents Mason s. Hamlin Organ Company,
and Decker Pianos,
IN 5-lm Ola Main street, Richmond, Va.
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The Louisiana Investigation.

A FEDERAL OFFICER DECLARES THAT THE
ELECTION IN BATON ROUGE WAS FAIR AND
PEACEABLE.
NEW ORLEANS, January 5.-The Senate
subcommittee heard to-day the testimony
OF Lieutenant Ach, of the Third infantry,
in relation to the election in Baton Rouge.
His testimony was to the effect that the cleo
ton was fair and peaceable. He saw no
disturbance on the day Of election On
that day Deputy United States Marshal Nc
Alpine complained that he had been ex-
clude from the polls by the Baton Rouge
police. On investigation it was found
that McAlpine had not informed them OF
his official position until after he had been
excluded. -
ADDRESS OF THE DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATURE TO
THE PEOPLE OF THE sTATE-GOvERNoR KEEL
LoGG's NOMINATION.
NEW ORLEANS, January 5.-The Demo
cratic Legislature has adopted an address
to the people OF Louisiana, reviewing the
recent canvass and election, the action OF
the Returning Board, the events OF Janu-
airy 1st, the barricade Of the State-House,
DC.
Governor Kellogg has nominated Alfred
Shaw for Judge OF the new Superior Cir
cult Court.
Nichols and Packard will be inaugurated
on Monday by their respective Legislatures.
Each of the Governors will doubtless pro-
coed to organ ize State government.
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SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO AN EXPRESS TRAIN
NARROW ESCAPE OF THE PAssENGERs.-Port-
lana, Me-, January 4.-The Montreal ex-
press train on the Grand Trunk railroad,
due here at noon, was thrown from the
track ninety miles from here by the engine
striking heavy snow-bank. The entire
train-consisting Of the engine, baggage,
express, smoking, and one passenger
car-went over an embankment fifteen feet
high. N. b: Mitchell, the fireman, is be-
lieyed to be fatally injured. James Doyle,
the engineer; Frank Ross, baggage-mas-
ter; r. E. Larrabee, brakeman, and Mr..
Small, agent Of the Canadian Express Com
pany, are all more or less hurt. The pas
sengers were terribly shaken up, but none
reported as injured. Assistance was tele-
graphed for, and trains have gone there; SO
that the passengers and the wounded will
probably reach here tonight.
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BY Telegraph.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, January 5-Noon.-Stocks dull and
lower. Money per cent. Gold, 106S. Exchange.
Long, 4S4h; short, 1861 Governments dull and
lower State bonds dull; Tennessee's better; Loui-
siana's lower; rest strong.
Ereniag Money dull Sterling, 4s2. Gold. 1909
@l08h. Governments active and lower; ne" IS
111h. States quiet aud nominal
BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, January 5.-Vlrgfnia 6.s. deferred,
6k; consolidated, 66n; second series, 35H. North
Carolina 6's, Old 20k; new, 8. Bid to-day.
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ONE HUNDRED CoNvIcTs PeIsONED.-Co
i,tubus, Ohio. January 4.-Oyer one hun,
dred prisoners at the penitentiary are i'll
with symptoms suggesting poison. An in
vestigation us to the cause OF the trouble has
developed nothing except surmise that
the sickness was caused by eating bread
made from certain kind OF baking-powder
which has been on hand for some time
None OF the cases are thought to be serious.
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The Latest from wasfifnston.

i.
REPUBLICANS GROWING MORE HoPEFUL-DEA-
| oCRATs NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AS TO CoNk-
LIMOS POsITI0E-A RICHMOND TOBACCO
N1sT's CLAIM IN THE HOUSE FOR FIVE HUN
DRED DoLLARs-THE ELECTORAL. VOTE COM
MTTEE, DC.
from onr Own Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, D. c., January 5, 1871
The Republicans are growing more hope
full and aggressive every day. They say
South Carolina isnow conceded to Hayes
that the official death Of the Florida Re-
turning Board, without recount Of the
vote, secures that State for him; that they
can prove that Elector Cronin was bribed
that the evidence being taken in Louisiana
shows that upon striking balance Of what.
ever wrongs may have been done by both
parties there the Republicans are certainly
entitled to the whole electoral vote Of the
State.
The Democrats, with few exceptions, are
rs confident and determined as ever, and
the leaders of both parties are moving eau
tiously and watching for opportunities that
may be turned to advantage. The appoint
ment of Conkling on the conference COM
mittee on counting the electoral vote was
thought to be concession to the spirit
of liberality, but the bitterest Repub-
licans claim to be perfectly satisfied
that whatever he may be disposed
to do in the interest OF peaceful settlement
OF the presidential question, he will remain
true to his party when the crisis comes.
His remarks Of yesterday, deprecating par
tisan feeling in seeking 4 solution Of the
presidential controversy, Republicans say
are to be understood literally, but exactly,
as they would be construed if uttered by
Senator Morton.
In Committee OF the Whole there came
up to-day claim OF w. p. Burwell, OF
Richmond, for about $500, the value OF
eminent and afterwards destroyed. The
Committee on Claims had reported that the
tobacco was not liable to the internal rev.
enue tax that was levied upon it, and for
non-payment OF which it was seized
and held by the Government until
finally so damaged by ireshet in James
river that it was unstable, and was de-
stroyed by order OF the Government; and
therefore they recommended the payment
of the claim; but objection being made on
the Republican side, the claim was not con-
sidered. The same fate befell claim OF C.
W. Button, OF Lynchburg, for Government
advertising.
The committee on the electoral count has
not done anything, and some Of the men,
bers intimate that there IS very little proba-
bility at present OF all agreement upon any
measure that would be acceptable to both
parties.
The Committee on the Pacific Railroad
has agreed to report the Northern Pacific
Railroad bill with an amendment requiring
that the whole road shall be located before
July, 1879.
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The FIRE IN LYKESs VALLEY.-Neu
York, January A Harrisburg telegram
fixes the loss thus far by the fire In the Ly
kens Valley mines ut 100000.
Harrisburg, January 4.-Adyices from
Lykens up to 1880 P. NJ. state that the fir
in the Lykens Valley mines Is still raging
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MamDtOn,S Views.

HE BELIEVES THAT TILDEN HAS BEEN FAIRLY
ELECTED-HE WANTS A PEACEABLE SoLU
TON OF THE PRESENT TROUBLES.
COLUMBIA, January 5.-General Hampton
said to-day, relative to Judge Mackey's in
terview with Governor Hayes, that Mackey
was not authorized to speak for him, or fol
the Democracy OF South Carolina. He be-
lieves that Tilden has been fairly elected
and that the people derire peaceful, con-
stitutional solution Of the question.
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ERIE RAMWAY DEPOT BURNER. -Elmira,
N. 7 !, January "A fire OF Corning, N. I,
this morning destroyed the Erie Railroad
depot, three stores on Market street. and nye
stores on Pine street. Loss, s100, 900.
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THE MILITARY IN SOUTH CAROLINA-GoYERNoR
HENDRICKs's MESSAGE TO THE INDIANA
LEGISLATURE. --.-..-..-

THE MILITARY IN SOUTH CARoLINA-GovERNoR
HENDRICKs'S MESSAGE TO THE INDIANA
LEGISLATURE.
INDIANAPOLIS, January Ex-Governor Hen
dricks's message relates. wholly to State az
fairs, with the exception Of reference to
the presence Of United States troops in
South Carolina. He says the constitutional
and independent authority OF the State
Court and Legislature is endangered II not
now supported by patriotic and liberty
loving sentiment so strong among the peo-
pie that party and partisans dare not DEFY it.
MOVEMENT OF FEDERAL TROOPS.
ST. LOUIS, January 5.-Lieutenant Dyer,
OF the Twenty-third infantry, passed
through this city yesterday with thirty men
from Fort Leavenworth en- route to Hot
Springs, Ark. It is not known for what
purpose these soldiers are sent to Hot
Springs, but it Is supposed the movement
has some connection with the Government
property at that point.
CHEYENNE, January 5.-The troops COM
posing the late Powder-riyer expedition are
being distributed as follows: Ninth infantry
goes to Omaha; Twenty-third to Fort Lea
YenWorth; the battalion of Fourth artillery
returns to the Pacific coast; the Fourth Ca
Yalry goes to the Red Cloud agency, where
Colonel Mackenzie will take command OF
department headquarters; the Fifth will
remain at Fort Russell, and the Third at
Fort Laramie.
MORE ABOUT THE NORTHERN IcE-HARVEsTERs'
STRIKE. 81,
RoNDoUT,: January 5.-Most OF the larger
ice companies have stopped cutting ice here
until Monday A dispatch from Catskiii
says the strike was resumed there, this
morning with increased yigor. From
400 to 500 men with clubs paraded
the streets in defiance OF orders
from the authorities, making incendiary
threats. The agents OF ice companies nave
called on the sheriff for a posse OF two num- IN
dred men to guard the ice-houses at Catsk
Athens, and Coxsachie. If these are OF
provided the State authorities will be called
upon. for protection. The village otficiais
are helpless. s. 6
THE, BosToN BOARD OF TRADE AND 4; SILVER SILVER
BASIS.
Boston, January 5.-The Board OF Trade
to-day adopted report taking strong
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BURNING OF TWELVE BUsNEss-H OusEs.- -
st. Louis, January IA special from Sher-
man. Texas, says fire yesterday morning
at Bonham burned twelve business houses.
Loss about 81 900; partly insured.
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The HEALTH OF DIR. WELL0Ns.-The
symptoms in the case of DR.. Wellons seem
TO us more hopeful now than they have ap-
peared for several months Christian Sun.
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COMMERCIAL.

CORN AND FLOUR EXCHANGE.
RICHMOND, January 8, 1877.
OFFERINGS.
WHEAT.-Red, bushels.
CoRN.-Vht 120 bushels.
.- SALES.
WHEAT.-Red, 8 bushels ut $3.50. ....
CORN White, 100 bushels.
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RICHMOND LIVESTOCK MAHKEr. !,

livestock scales report for the week ending jan
uary 4, 1877: '5.sE11 ,(lE
Catholics head; good to choice, 4xA5c.: me-
dunn or good fair quality, 3k614c,; fight cattle
(cows, rough oxen. and bulfs}, 2k@131e.
HogS-263 head. Corn-fei-Last sales ut &c. fnet.
Sheep;-Good TO extra, 596Hc.; few extsss1t =
higher figure. No demand for low grades.
s CGlrss.-S59S9 q head. f23sf
Hitch CoDs.-S27 aS45, and duh.
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Flour.

Fine, S3.5O@$3.75; superline. rs; extra super
fine, 1915; common family, $3.50; fancy family,
S7Ma7 so. Market dull.
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RICHMOND TOBACCO EXCHANGE.
JANUARY 8, 1877.
The breaks to-day comprised "a hogsheads and Q
terces. The offerings at auction on Change were
p packages, OF which number 8 were taken In,
and the remainder SOLD ut prices ranging from
1890 to $13.
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COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
SIJBLETT,

VIZ A. SUBLETT,
w. COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. lO15 Basin bank,
offers his services for the SALE OF ALL COUN-
TPY PRODUCE, and In connection with his busi-
ness will have four boats out and four IN per week,
carrying freight and passengers. de ~
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INCESDlAR1 FIRE AUNT Olbh hASii"oi>D 3-'
SURANCE COMPANIES SUFFER L0GS OF
$4,000.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.]
NORFOLK, VA, January 5.-An incendlary
fire in Newton's block, on Main street, this
morning, destroyed the fancy grocery OF
William B. Stokes. The stock was insured
for $4,000, and the building for $4,000.
The Lynchburg company loses $1,000; Vir-
ginia State, $1,000; and the Albemarle,
$1,000, on stock. The other insurance was
northern.
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DRUGS. MEDICINES. DE.
OIL

ITALIAN CASTOR OIL--tasteless and pure. This
article is recommended for delicate patients, and
is comparatively easy TO take. For sale by
PURCELL, LADD & CO., Druggists,
la 1918 Main street.
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VACCINE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Y IZED.--Gennine VACCINE VIRUS fnon-nn,.
manized) on Quill slips, constantly on band. Supply
renewed every ten days. Price, 2Sc. Can pe ssnt
by mail. PURCELL, LADD Il CO. DFuxgsss.
NO % TO- sE-2 8Ef's 1B2c Sksdh osaS..ss
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RATE OF DISCOUNT REDUCED.
berlin, January 5.-The Imperial Bank
OF Germany has reduced it's rate Of discount
for bills to four per cent, and for advances
on securities to five per cent.
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Boston, January 5.-The Board OF Trade
to-day adopted q report taking strong
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-18

A good law for the State of Nevada
is Congressman Woodburn's bill
which passed the House on the 9th
instant. 1t provides that all lands,
exclusive Of timber lands and of min
eral lands, which will not, without
irrigation, produce some agricultural
crop, shall be deemed desert lands,
and that any citizen upon making sat
isfactory proof of the reclamation Of
such land and paying therefor 81 Is
per acre shall receive a patent for the
land not exceeding GAO acres. The
bill applies to Nevada, California, Or
egon and the Territories Except In
dian Territory lying west of the Mis-
sissippi. We trust the bill will pass
the Senate. Should this bill become
law, it will encourage the settlement
of the Great Basin Of Nevada and
Utah and change our unproductive
sage plains into pastures and mead
ows and benefit both the settlers and
the Government.
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The case of the Continental Life In
surance Company has been before
the Courts at Albany, N. Y, and an
investigation into the affairs of the
company was ordered. The N. Y.
Herald says the proceedings serve to
further illustrate the worthlessness Of
the Insurance Department under its
late and present management as q
means Of protecting the interests Of
the public and enforcing compliance
with the laws. The Continental's
official statement ought at any time
within the past few years to have sat-
isfied an efficient superintendent that
the company needed investigation,
and an investigation capably and
made must have led to the
winding up of the institution under
the authority of the department. In
stead of this the company continued
its business until its managers were
to close its doors, announce
its bankruptcy and select its receiver.