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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-03

tically as to voluntary sacrifice. 1t is
usual, and almost indispensable in pub
lie taste, to show him bearing His cross
and bowed down beneath the burden,
according to John. But the artist,
following the three synoptic gospels,
which deny Johns story, shows Simon
carrying the cross, stout plebeian,
who walks upright with 1t. The artist
considers 1t one great merit of his
paintingover others, that it is true to his.
tory, according to the plainest and most
consistent non-sectarian interpretation.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-03
The Daily Leader.

sJr Ofrcial paper of the City, County, Ter
ritory and United States.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-03
GENERAL 0. 0. HOWARD.
"A Whining, Puritanieal SyeOphant
with No Rcdeeming Trait

1t has been painfully apparent for
some time that Geneaal Oliver 0. How
ard is totally unfit to discharge the
duties of the position which he holds.
He lacks aggressiveness and Is devoid
of all other qualifications requisite In
military man. He never comprehended
the necessities of the occasion In all that
he has done pertaining to the Indian
question. His peace policy Is an un-
mitigated humbug and fraud. 1t never
has proved effective in dealing with the
red devils, and it would be Just as SEN
sible to talk of parleying with the devil
himself as to try the merits of Quaker
ism on these fiends. These results of
this policy, combined with the inaction
that has marked the career of General
Howard, are now apparent in the whole
sale slaughter of white settlers by Nez
Perce Indians. This butchery has been
foreshadowed for some time, and the
Department Commander, with the dan
gers staring him in the face, has dis
played gross neglect and imcompetency
in not making preparations to ward off
the blow. Time and again has he been
warned of the lurking motives of these
bloodthirsty savages, but realized no
danger until the danger is actually upon
US and hundreds of valuable lives are
perhaps to be slaughtered as the result
of his culpable inefficiency and lack of
promptness. He disregarded an ap-
plication sent from the southern sec
tions or the territory many months ago,
and signed by several hundred citizens,
asking him that the number of troops
be increased at Fort Boise, and now,
when the murderous red devils are on
the war path and threatening carnage
among the settlers in thinly populated
districts, he sends an order to the COM
manding officer to go out and meet the
hostile Indians, knowing at the same
time there are scarcely dozen soldiers
all told at that place. The truth is
that this man is whining, puritanical
sycophant, with not the first redeeming
trait in his military character, and with
record as an officer that stamps him
as totally unfit for any position requir-
ing brains, energy and capacity. He
ought to be removed forthwith and his
place supplied by an army officer who
knows something about the dangers of
frontier life and how to meet the in
cursions of the murderous sagages.
TSilver City idaho Avalanche.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-03
How Was Christ Cruciiled!

An admirable picture of the crucitiS-
ion on Cavalry has been exhibited in San
Francisco for criticism and correction
before taking it abroad. 1t Is full size.
The cross differs from all eXtant pic
lures. Midway is projecting saddle,
upon which the person sits astride.
Iraneus, Justin, and Tertullian SO de-
scribe 1t. Modern artists have omitted
this, but it is obvious that the out
stretched arms could not maintain,
nor could the nailed hands have sup
ported, the body as usually represented.
All historians say the legs were tied to
the cross, and afterward spikes were
driven through the feet, as through the
hands. There Is no mention of foot
rest, but the artist has supplied one,
because the feet cannot be spiked with
out. The inscription on the cross,
affixed to the top, is purposely and in
geniously illegible because each of four
gospels gives it itdifferently. There being
no record of personal appearance, every
one is at liberty to draw on his own i'm
gination. Here the artist exhibits
consummate skill. A more spiritual
countenance we never saw. The head
is reclined, as expiring. The hair is
auburn, long, ana in ringlets. The
person Is spare and of short statue. At
the foot Of the cross are only the execu-
tioners of the law. No one is repres-
ented as piercing the side with spear.
Nor are any connections, as Mary and
John, present, this being a direct con-
tradition Of the three synoptic gospels.
1t is usual to show blood flowing from the
wounds in the hands and feet. This is
ommitted because history tells us that
wrought iron, being our best styptic,
instantly stops the flow Of blood. 1t is
popularity supposed that the sacrifice
consisted in the shedding of blood.
Paul makes this indispensable. Yet it
is mistake. A slight cut on school
boys finger sheds more blood. Death
results from exhaustion not from bleed
ing.
There are several marginal pictures
illustrating various miracles and other
scriptural stories. Perhaps the most
striking, and certainly the most artistic,
represents Jesus escorted to the place of
execution by lowly multitude exult-
ing in His fate. The central figure Is
clothed in scarlet, according to
Matthew, in preference to purple,
which Mark and John say was the color.
! And the man Of Nazareth walks majes-
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-06-14
jill nLLivEnY.
Five Pit' "A EssavA tn ough the
WaGas Clos

About day br ak''his morning NJ II
ID IBIS, acting .I,or. WAS a~okeued
b., an attendant al ibe Ctnirh Hotel,
wh1 lnfrrmtd him that Tia -aot
man, HeUry breln- was aItDo,t u u
t,ollabi-. lie arose lrnln his bid aOd
eud -avored to unlock the door leading
nom the oueritf'- office to the niniu
bad Ut the C,nrt-house. bat did not
succeed IN d.hng ~ IL thea called
Deputy Assessor Is lcknrr. VINO sierps
III the room Opposite the Sberltf's of
i"e, aud throwing him the key through
the trans IN. Mr.. Is Ickner succeeded io
unlocking the door from the GU SD
has created II suspicion tina; the Jock
hal bseu tanp-red with. WHICH led to
The dIeco..ry ,h,t the Ill hid been
broken au'f tn 4 i've piI,unrrs lad IS
capped 1t was found upon exalniaa-
too that he bead b All be-u sawed off ~
bolt Ia the faste uIng to the cell door,
aud that the pri-ODers bad escaped
lLiongh the prlsy by digging hole
,hrouga ia bIcA SaIi wnIcu separate
the j Il IA 1T fium that of the water
ciosrl III tne Ia al, nud furcirg part vi
the Il or IL the water cluset. lacy " ~
tfacked from the rrar door Of The
Court house To the sage brush. IA hru
dred yards off. the impIn OF their
bare feet beibg PLAINLY us bic IN the
dust. Upon reaching tn sage BRUSH
they evii atty stopped 10 put on their
bnots. and ali traces Ut them were lost.
ToeIr nanlrs are Jo1u Rose. held to
answer for b buse breakius ami larct u
At tho Ninuemucct tIo'e; Pctrr
Devoe AMI WInI.n Omen fJt
house breiKtug ani farce y al Cath
lie r sbeep ranch aDd h irles Spencer
and K. Price, tue HlmbDidt pirates.
The other ynsnleis say thy knew
nothing III tue oai break, ami did nO,
hear any unusnai npIse Ia the. uIsil =.
No trace of them further tpan that
mtntIoned has been discovered up to
tue Tine We go - i'rrss.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-06-14

The Battle Moun'niu Messenger say +
that Jim olavun. sou of john Sltvau
of Argeuta, was out hunling stocS
horse at least, that - the s1pposition.
as the horse retnrnrd home yesterday
morning without the saddle. and il is
not known what became of the rider
Stock men are requested to keep LOOK
out Tor the young man.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-06-14

John BinTis ar. Road Supervisor, ~
no" utI iz'ns p:is pners serving out
senienr i, thu Guunty all tor minor
otfsns'.e, bt working them on the road
The Tar r t.yngth. and tue nan with
whom a. ma 4 ptSSat e. at arms, while
under tn in'i iane, of spirits. now
pe4c@nbIv work side by side, mending
the highways
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-06-14
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


Hon. " IL Iiosard u member IT
she last i.agi ,idnte. bat nov AZ honest
farmer -rai, bandie of corucobs for
pipe b,si~ ard cane for stems from
the BIZ II Allows to friends here. With
directl 'n- tor ~ kIeg tn III according
e. the Mi-S"url fashion of forty years
ago, ~heo he first cqored the habit
of sm ktGI Til. lbs AMI The cane
were i.,aIced on tbe M-ado~s, aud
he seut theu. The cpbs prove that
corn ear b, raised OF the Humboldt as
Missouri
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-06-14
9niIOr's shop Robbed.

Steiner's tailor shop on Bridge
street was entered last night aud pill
laged While the prop ietor WAS ctle.
braliLg Russian victory. Several
pairs OF pants, two or three pairs Il
boots ard n half dozen vests were
stolen
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-06-14
Hum LnIdt Baths.

Richard Robinson, proprietor of the
Hunlb ,ldt baths, informs the pablo
that from this date uni further notice
the baths will be open only on Sstur-
day and Sundays.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-06-14

Deputy Sheriff Burns let, this morn
ing with several IN 'nn'sd u,.>n % s''onr
the country III search of the jill
breakers. Shecifl Kyle. who il u VIII
hess IN the Rover case at X no, b IL
been advised of the aft ,ir by telegraph.
aud VIII lock out for III. IN in that
directioa., some hehrve thni they are
in the ~illoAs sone where on tn river,
aud Indians have been put on their
tracks west of the Court house.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-06-14


James Gr,hom one Of the nercha,
prices ot SILVER 1Ity, arrived here
yesterday o. his way t. San Frauc,scu
To purchase stock 1T goods. lie ex
b.Oted "A pi CO If ore. winch wouln
weigh abru. two p Iuuds, at the express
office, that Was estimated to co, tain
about tit'y doll,rs in gold II wss
froln the Enpire NIUE at silver , it .
and taken from a Two toot win almost
equal, IN rich ~ the specimen. He
spoke very eucourNg,ng'y of the pros
poets of Silver city. add il of the opin.
ION that the cauip has passed the crisis.
aud Will now r"cnp rate steadily.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-06-14

Two trains consisting fifty eight cars
of tea and two of 81 k passed here IN
the last twenty four hours, bound foI
New York.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-06-14
Assay O.iica.

ID. Van Lennep is now prepared TO
assay or analyze ores and minerals of
every character.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-06-14

Col ~iivr ant Currency.
san Francisco. June IL,
Sjlvet III 6
Trade s5is &c
Grcei ti., X "a 95A
Cole op I4,d ia Ny Yofk to-day at 5
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-06-14
Parn csIae Axrat.

b, +. Riley is authorized TO co lect and
receipt for slbscyipiijiIs to the sILvER STAT
III Paradise Valley.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-06-14
Fish by tn. wh,,,s.i-.

The BIG Mraiow1 cancuers have
damaIed tue Ham6Jidt, and are no~
turntug Is waters ;oaccuuut In Iri l.dtluS
grain trids. Tue rIFer IS literally ail'.
With i-h aud numbers # them follow
the Wafer IuLp the IRA 1attn1 dltcbr',
uauy Ct tntiu n.aiuIns unti' tue @attI
Is turned oil. And aTe i.fi nigh aud
dry asay from tueir native eieIn' ut.
A rancher whites that All th-y have To
do when tnry want = Mess Of ash is TO
go out to the IrrIgatiug ditch when the
water Is off aud EIca ia IN up. A.
fish ~ lad id furnish Sup-rlor brain
TODD the bIs Mtado" rancher M, b
expected Ia excel In tell gence ali
otLer couInanIlss ia n vida.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-06-14

Rev. q. b. Hi kle will preach in the
school-house at Paradise Valley next
Sunday, at IA A. M. aud 7P. NJ. All
are Invited tn attend.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-06-14

CIV. Msacham. whilOm of the Hum
boidt House. now of ran Francisco. is
ia town.. j. w. McWllIiams aud
Alex Middleton, of Battle Mountain,
are Ia town. ~
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-06-14

spLENDID cabinet sewing machine.
Grover IL Bakers make, cost SID
pfice $50, ut Uncle Hafris's. 7Oz Kear-
ny Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-18

After all the talk about the famous Southern
policy Of the Presidcnt-aud which, az far IS
We can see, oonsists solely 10 his having with.
deawn the soldiers from the State Houses Of
Louisiana aud South Caronait seems, from
Secretary Sherman's speech, that Mr.. Hayes
did not originate it, is in 10 way responsible for
it, and consequently deserves no credit for its
beneficial results. 1t was left him IS an heir
loom by Gen. Grant, anL circumstances we're
such that he could not reject it. The reputa
lion be has gained by it, therefore, is as unde
served as is that of Gen. Sheridan for being a
good Iudian fighter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-18

The charges against MIR. Russell, Collector Of
tue Richmond District, were made upon the
sworn statement Of Dir. Rush Burgess, that Rus.
sell, when subordinate, was cogDizant of his
supcrior's (Burgess) malfcasancc, and did not
report it; but when Mr.. Burgess was question.
ed BY the examiner, the other day. he said his
it while aboring under great mental excite.
mcnt. Previous to ths examination MIR. Rus
sell had given Mr.. Burgess 500 place in his
Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-18
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TREWEEKLf B
EDGAR SNOwDEN-
SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 10, 1877

The rape of the Presidency, tho bypoorltlca
civil service reform, the financial system that
robs the poor to Increase the Golfers OF the rich,
the tariff that prevents the expectation of the
surplus production of the country and the COD.
sequent inability of the capitalist TO pay living
wages to bis employees. aud the disastrous
Indian war-all the dire result Of radical rule
having made it apparent to the shalloWest OBJ
server of current events that radIoalsm has Of
right forfeited it's control OF the popular teel-
Jog of the country, and that as Ohio afforded
the first opportunity for that outraged feeling
to manifest its dspleasure. the bolt would hrs!
descend there, the administration took counsel
together, and 90 the last available means to
avert calamity that would presage The eotlre
adjustment of its whole party, resolved to
send MIR. Sherman, the Secretary of the Treas
ury, to that State, with tale that might pos
sibly have the effec. at least of postpoDiog the
fatal day. He has fulfilled his mission and
yesterday, OF Mansfield. told his bearers. aud
had telegraphed from one extremity Of the
country to the other, that the Southern policy
of President Hayes, which has trapquilised
the whole country, but divided the radical
party, was not the result OF the good sense
and patriotism of tho Presideat, but vas a
succedauium Of Gen. Grants administration,
the adoption of which could DOT possibly have
been avoided. It was contrary to his. the Sec
retary's. ideas aud opinions, but any other was
impossible, and so it had to be accepted. He
then attempted TO rob the democratic party OF
the credit to which it is entitled for curtailiog
the expenses Of the government, by attributlng
that curtaiment 10 the action of the admlsls.
tra,ion of which he is member; CLOSED over
the numerous dark spots 10 the civil service re-
form, aud made demsgogioal bid for the
support Of the wolkiugmen's party. ln the
estimation of thinking men the speech will but
lower the mao who made it and the party to
sustain whose droopiog fortunes it was made.
If it succeeds 10 the Object for which it was
delivered Ohioaus are more gulible than they
are supposed to be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-18

Census statistics show that the negro race
10 this country since the civil war has been and
is steadily decreasing How can it be otherwise
when. 10 onc week, six negro babies That were
murdered, are found in the bitches or on the
commons of one city, as has been the case 10
Washington this week 1t is a disgrace to a
civilized country, but nevertheless true, that
one hundred dead Infants Of the African race
have been found in the SEWERS gulles and
sinks OF the National capital duriug the last six
months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-18

The Georgia Constitutional Convention has
decided to give the Legislature power to regu.
late lreights and fares on railroads 1t has
also repudiated the Indebtedness Of the State,
and prescribed whipping as means Of punish
mcnt. 1t is we'll that the appropriation to de.
fray the expenses Of this convention has been
expended, for if the Solons composing it con-
tinue 10 session much logger they will doubtless
establish the price Of corn and increase the
size of the bushel measure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-18
The Fairfax Delegate.

To the editor of the AleranQrin Gazette:
FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE, August 1.-The
coming session of the Legislature will be an i'm.
portant one. Among other subjects the appor-
tionment of representation Is to be made, the
election Of judges, and possibly the reorganlza-
ton of the circuits to be effected. The consld-
GRAFTON Of the revision of the criminal codc,
which was commenced at the last session, will
again be had, and above all the solution Of the
problem of the public debt must occupy its ct
tentioH.
Well did the recent convention recommend
to the people in the several counties the election
Of their best and most experienced men to the
next General Assembly. 10 the first of these
questions the people Of Fairfax have deep
and lively interest, for it may possibly to some
extent involve the integrity Of the conservative
party of the county, and in view OF the import
auce of this aud other questions 1t Is eminently
proper that she should select one OF her best
citizens.
From what have seen and heard do not
think any one Of the gentlemen proposed Tor
nomination is wholly acceptable to the people,
and l beg leave to suggest for their coDsldera
ton as our next representative the name or
Thomas Moore, esq. He is gentleman otVery
fair intellectual ability, one thoroughly cognl'
zant or the wishes and interests of the people,
emineutIy distinguished for his business quail.
ties, and bis adroiy and zeal 10 the promotion
of all measures calculated to advance the pros
perity of the county is attested by all. AS
County Superintendent of the conservative
party bis administration has been characterized
by az energy and an untiring zeal in behalf of
the cause, which must have commanded the
gratitude of bis party, and [ have no doubt,
should We demand his services n the Legisla.
ture, his course would be marked by the same
fidelity and Industry that be is now distinguish
ed for. a CITIZEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-18
The Presidents Northern TrID.

WINDSOR, W., Aug. lS.-SecretarY and
Mrs. Evarts, in their family bsrouche, and
Hon. E. H. Staughton, with Messrs. Devens
and Key, of the Presidents Cabinet, left
Windsor for Claremount about 10 o'clock
this morning, where they are to meet
the President and party, who left Brattleboro'
on special train to convey them to Winsor to
the summer residence of Mr.. Eyarts where a
reception will be rendered this President this
evening. A number of distinguished gentle.
men have been invited by Secretary Esarts to
dine with the President this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-18
Tragedy.

New York, August lS.-A terrible tragely
occurred early this morning Thomas Harding,
forty-fVe years Of age, shot his housekecper,
Mrs. Wood, who is twcD,y.sx years oj at hia
residence 10 l09th street. Harding is mar,
ried man, but has not lived with his wife ior
sometime and he had employed Agnes Wcoi
to keep house for him. No perscD was prcScni
when the occurrence took place, but it Is SUP
posed they quarrcled about something and The
Harding drew pistol and shot Mrs. Wcolp
the ball entering under the left shoulder. II"
then placed the muzaie Of the pistol to III; tore
head and fired twice. When the police cam:
on the scene surgcou vas sent Tor and TIL:
housekeeper's Wounds were dressed. bot liarc
ing died about o'clock from tie effects 81 'h:
shooting. The coroner will investigate the cas.
and obtain statement from Mrs. Wood Wiz"
she is sufficiently recovered from the shock. i
is not known at present whether the hn'Is'
keepers wounds will prove fatal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-18
Tho Eastern war.

A correspondent at Bucharest says every de
tail of preparation shows that the Russians
have made up their minds for long war, and
are preparing great depots Of hrewood. The
Rousoau Government is also asking tenders
for supply # great qualities Of clothing and
stores. The sans correspondent commenting
on the suumouirg of the Russian Guard to The
seat IF var, says the Guard was long retained
near ST. Petersburg on account of probable &C.
ton 90 the Part Of England. lis removal
therefore. is reassuriog, as it gives emphasis to
the promise that Eog!ish interests will not be
threatened.
A Sistova dispatch says: "A rain Of less
than twelve hours duration has rendered the
roads at this place over which the Russian sup
plies are transported a sea Of mud, With gaping
holes of unknown depth OF frequent Intervals.
This forcbly illustrates the impossibl!lty OF the
Russian campaign 10 Turkey after the rainy
season has begun. 1t will be very difficult even
TO maintain their armies between The Balkans
and the Danube when the summer weather
breaks up. All other accounts concur with the
above.
The question Of Ssrvia taking part Ia the
war has been discussed 10 the Servian Cabinet.
Ministers MiIorkovitch aud GroVitch did not
approve of such an undertaking, but NJ. Gro
witch appears TO have yielded to The lctlusnce
Of NJ Ri5tics.
A Belgrade dispatch says it has been az:
nouoced that all the Ministers have rendered
their resignation Prince Milan has accepted
only those of Nj. Strutcha, President OF the
Council, and NJ. Milorkovltch. NJ. Ristlcs has
been appointed President Of the Council. The
telegram gives 90 reason for the change, but 1t
is possibly significant with regard to Ser7lao
foreign relations, although there were also
known differences 10 the Cabinet 90 internal
questions. Immediately after being appointed
President Of the Council Minister Ris.cs In,
formed foreign representatives that 90 change
in the policy of neutrality was intended the
army would not he modified at present, AUD
the calling out Of militia was merely inteoded
TO protect the frontier.
It's reported that Priocc llassaD, 10 the Do
btuj la, is marching rapidly with his Egyptian
troops, with the object OF cutting OFT the com
mubications Of the Russians With Besssrabla.
simultaneously it is learned that elg ht Turks
steamers have received orders to disemba
force north OF tho Danube mouth, with the
same Object.
A correspondent With the Mootenegrn army
teegraphs from Aluga. August Is, as follows ):
Oar outposts report that a Turkish army. COO
sistiug of twelve batalions Of regulars and sew.
era thousand irregulars, have begun move
ment on Drobniak. The Monteuesria force,
which is utterly inadequate to oppose them,
will fall back for the protection OF the lnhabl-
tans until reinforcameots arrive. The Turks
are probably acting for the relief of Nicsies.'
Seven thousand four hundred Turkish pris'
oners altogether have passed through Ro'
mania.
Prioce Tcherkasski has removed the seat OF
Government of Bulgaria from TirnoVa to
Sistova.