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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-11-10

The military chiefs at Washington seem
% think it "A part Of their duty to instruct
Congress in regard to the appropriations for
he army. Gen. SHERMAN recently said:
what is wanted Of Congress Is an appropriation in
nix The secretary OF War and the neral Of the Army
re the best Judges of circumstances thew arie. Thir
millions OF dollars year net would place the military
Establishment a becoming basis
"Congrss ought in Judgment TO pass the army bill
I once without any special legislation It The army
ropriaton bill that can occasion debate
SO it appears that the people who pay the
.ayes and bear the burden OF supporting a
large standing army ought to have no voice
before Congress, because the Secretary Of
War and the General of the Army are the
best judges" Of what the legislation should
Sc. They want thirty millions year net,
md In bulk, without any questions being
asked. to spend MS they think best. A mere
pagatcllc of thirty millions year, Only
Ihe interest on 5000, 100000 OF five per cent.
ponds, mere triilc il the estimation Of Gen.
SHERMAN
Then Congress is told that nothing should
be added to the Appropriation bill that can
occasion debate, because debate perhaps. is
not convenient, and let's the cat out of the
bag too often for the comfort Of the military
chiefs who lounge about Washington, get up
Presidential cabals, and draw princely pay
We shall soon see whether Congress will
obey these general orders.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-11-10

on the sidewalks; and even that was winked at.
Frugal housewives might. the barroom stotcs-
men said. learn to keep their ash boxes within
doors on election night. else they might expect
tho New York boy to steal them. But Of late
years tho ash boxes have been stolen for an
other use. and tire stealing has been begun u
day or two previous to election and this year.
in which the Now York boy made fewer bonllrcs
than over before, the theft has been continued
since election. tho result being that the streets
are becoming filthy with ashes and garbage.
If The police cannot put an end to the stealing
OF the garbage boxes. now that the election Is
over. the street-clcaning bureau OF tho police
will soon have fearful task on it's hands.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-11-10

Among the three defeated candidates for
Governor OF New Jersey. none regards the
result with more complaccncy than Gen.
lioxsEY. the leader Of the Grconback party
Gen. HoxsEY IL n man OF advanced years. with
an extended law practice that demands his al
most undivided attention. In spite Of this. and
artuatod solely by II sense Of duty. lie assumed
the responsibilities Of n candidate. and has de-
voted time money. and strength to the maintc-
nance Of his convictions. He has been fully
aware from the outset that he was fighting
losing battle, and that he had no possible chance
Of an election. H. has fought the fight alone
but his campaign has been conducted with the
skill and energy that are generally only inspired
hy the hopes Of success. Although we do
not agree with Gen. lioXsEY politically we say
that he adhered to his convictions. and pos
sesscd the pluck that enabled him 10 fight TO the
end against overwhelming odds II would bc
we'll II all politicians were animated by consid-
crations as unsclilsh rs those Of Gen. IIoxsEY
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-11-10

The essential purpose Of the Silver bill
which passed the House Of Representatives tho
other day is TO pay n dollar with ninety three
cents. This will enable every man who owes
any money To cheat his creditor out of seven
cents on the dollar. But the misfortune Of it is
that only those who are now in debt can cheat
their creditors by this means Future debtors
can derive no advantage from its provisions.
Why don't the statesmen who have got NJ this
bill devote their powerful intcerts to the con-
struction ofa measure which will cheat. not for
Il day, but for all timer
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-11-10
The Eilis Family.

To THE EpToR or THE SuN-Sr; In Tn
stS ot the IN an account the Ems family IN kug ,tuu
lamaica, ma. mo responsible tor thc statement thai
tc entire ianiv iD victims to the yellow fever I, j.
am error Mr.. ln,i. dcHd. nnd AT tho uno1 o't KING
SION NJ Ilns mai hNrn gwen up iF hs lhhenttt-. l
MISS Flurrut lins Wa awe and well, guest ui Mr.
NJ i-nu- ui Kingston A. co." ulsthkr may ~ifluu'
a.nc>- Co. TIM 'uur- nnt ulvnds 'lr, -lDuld ,,
grrHtlN uhIt-rl lNr a correction. kuNtu DAhluN.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-11-10

"Therc Is not n single clean street in the
city Of New York. except those portions kept
clean by private contract" was the declaration
Of Col PRENTICE before the Public Health AS
-ocaion on Thursday evening. When asked
10 name the specific streets that were dirty, Col
PRENTICE replied that he travelled through the
city twice "a day. and could find no clean streets
DR.. MORRIS, speaking moro particularly. said
that from Fourteenth street along Broadway TO
Houston street. and in the entire section east Of
that line, the streets We're all dirty. This Is the
region in which Is crowded "a large part Of the
tenement house population Of the city, and in
none II cleanliness moro necessary. Yet We
find that the streets there are grossly neglected.
These facts are worth. tho consideration OF the
Street Cleaning Bureau OF the Police Depart
munt.
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We did not mincc matters relating 10 the pro-
ro,in- q" the k,rhrsic Convection hut at rate It
Nd not hN it, platform outit-e the moral ot the
party The Pennsylvania managers pursued another
cuur-r.-- Inns
The Rochester platform did more than that
IT. work was not negative but positive. BY its
refusal to sustain the Fraudulent title Of HAYES.
and 10y it, dcnunciation Of his civil service re-
form humbug ii stimulated and inyigoratcd
the party. and saved it from ruin
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-11-10
Is lie Not IL Nan Sclleri

Mr.. JoHN WELSH of Philadelphia. who was
yesterday confirmed as Minister to England,
IL n member Of firm whose names are ofl-
CHILLY published by the Spanish Government
az the owners Of n plantation in Cuba and
Of the slaves thereon.
We do not understand Mr.. WELSH 10 deny
that the plantation was at one time properly
taxed to his firm. but only to assert that lac
has since transferred the title.
Very WELL what became Of the slaves on
the plantation. the men and women Did Mr.
WELSH sell and transfer these human beings
alsoY
II has been said that when he goes to Eng
land he will give lavish entertainments,
which will make up for any supposed intel
loctual lack on his part. Are these enter
tainmcnts to bc paid for out of the proceeds
of this Cuba plantation. out Of the blood
money derived from the sale Of these human
chattcs?
We de- not desire to do any wrong 10 Mr..
WELSH. On the contrary We wish to do him
the most ample justice. Whether he is quail
fled to bc Minister to England or not. he is.
at all events. capable of frankly and fully
answering these pertinent aud important
inquiries.
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Judge BLACKS reply to Mr.. SroUGuToNs
icicnce Of the Electoral Commission will appear TN
irN Of to morrow
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The Death ora veteran orIsIe.


John llolton. a soldier " tho war of 1872 ,liol
AZ s llnrhur Long Island. on Monday lie ~as ~ f,as
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-11-10

The debate over and around the Army APP
preparation bill went on yesterday in Commit.
tee Of the Whole. and votes were taken on soy
eral amendments. but final action was not
reached. Mr.. BLACRnCENs amendment. re-
ducing the force to 1jOOl men, was lost As To
100. Mr.. ScHLEIcHER's amendment. striking
out OF the bill the clause prohibiting an increase
Of the army above lis actual size on Nov. was
agreed to. 1872 To ia Mr.. ATKINS amendment.
fixing the limit beyond which recruiting should
not 80 AT 10000 men. was lost. III to 1913.
Amendments offered 10y Mr.. TowNsHEND.
Mr.. CABELI. and Mr.. CLARK. reducing
the appropriation for recruiting expenses.
were similarly unsuccessful. The TUCKER-
BANNING Amendment which WIS accept
ed by Mr.. SCHLEIcHER. and which passed
the committee 1875 ll5 provides. in substance.
that the recruiting Of the cavalry regiments
shall not be pushed any further than the ncccs-
stiles OF the Rio Grande and Indian frontiers
may require. and that the army shall not he in
creased above total OF $4,000 men. This
amendment. the Associated Press informs us.
was agreed to by strict party vote. all the Re-
pubcans present voting against il: while on
the other propositions to reduce or limit the
size of the army. the five Democratic mombers
from Texas. Mr.. LUTrRELL of California. and
Mr.. WILLIAMS Of Michigan voted with the Kc-
publicans in the negative.
OF the debate. the less said tho better One
Republican member from Illinois avowcd his
belief in the doctrine that Federal troops arc
the natural and proper instrument for sup
pressing mobs hut several members rcpud-
atcd this hcrcsy with much vchcmcnce Mr..
lIEAGAN Of Texas thought that the true way
To prevent labor troubles was TO repeal the
Resumption act and remonrtizc silver Mr..
MAGINSIs 81 Montana was afraid that SITTING
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-08-09
WHAT CONGRESS- SHOULD REM
EDY.

The lat monthly statement of the
Treasurer of the United States shows
that on August Sd the Government
bonds held as security for the redemp-
ton of the notes of national banks
amounted to 1887, 528. 100. These
bonds draw interest payable semi an
nually in gold coin. and are not subject
to taxation for national, state or mum !.
cipal purposes. Under the national
bank system capitalists invest in
United States bonds which they de-
post with the United States Treasurer
as security for the bills which they
loan to the public on good security at a
high rate of interest. Their capital il
thus not only secured against taxation
for any purpose. but it draws interest
form the Government on the bonds in
which it is invested and direct from the
people on the notes issued by the
banks. With such legislation in favor
of the wealthy, it is not surprising
that poor men complain of hard times.
One of the first acts of the next Con-
gress should be the repeal Of the ma
tional bank law, and. if deemed neces-
sary, the issuance of Government notes
instead of national bank notes TO re-
deem the bonds held as security for the
latter. BY this means the interest on
1887, 100000 can ba saved. and that
amount will be added to the taxable
property of the country without infat-
ing the currency one dollar. This
should. be one of the issues between
parties. Congress has been leeislating
for capital long enough. 1t should
now devote little time to the interests
Of poor mep.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-08-09

BENJAMIN Brown gained reputation.
aud profit among the Spirituansts of
Boston by making Esprit photo
graphs. SO firmly did Spiritualists
believe in his mediumistic pretensions
that he was engaged to give seances at
the Lake Pleasant camp meeting; but
that job. as we'll as bis whole business,
has ben upset by an exposure. An
experienced photographers, had little
difficulty in detecting the, trick. which
consisted simply in substituting for a
otaan plate one ca, which. a" spirit
1arral' had-ldsea dipiY mads..
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-08-09
Bids For Privileges.

NOTICE IS HE EBv GIVES TINT
~ sealed bids Will l@ received at the Office
of the secretary Of the II. y. A. NJ. h NJ So
claty mp o. the hour of o'clock U. m, Sep
nber 18th 1877 for the following privileges
a the So iety's Fair to be held at winnemuc-
ca October st to 9th inclusive;
ist Pod Privilege.
2ud Par Privilege
3rd. Beer Privilege.
4ih. kestsur nt Privilege.
9th. Confectionery. Fruit and Ice Cream
Privilege.
9Th. Oyster stand Privilege.
eth. Leaf amount Brass Bands will en-
gage 10 furnish music during tho six days Of
the Fair. Bids for music TO state tine number
of pieces tn be used
THE beer stan will not be allowed TO keep
ANYTHING but beer. All b Dis must ba accom-.
panied with guarantee that the money Will
be paid 10 tn Secretary in g,ld >s-cin prior 10
the day the party 40 whom il awarded takes
tharse of the ~ nd ..s
The Soc ETY. reserves the right 10 reject any
% all btfs. ga O. CAE>0WErH,
augstd. See'y II. y. A. NJ & M. Society.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-08-09

WESTERN DISPATCHES
Disastrous pire In sam Francisco.

Disastrous Pire In Sam francisco.
----a-.s--S SAN FRANoTsoo, Aug. 9.
Last night the most destructive fire
that has visited this city for many
years occurred. 1t started at the city
front near Washington street and
burned two and half blocks of build
ines, leaving nothing but mass Of
smoking ruins to mark the spot which
was the scene of life and business
activity. Over one hundred houses
were completely destroyed, and about
fifty head of live stock persisted in the
flames. Five hundred tons of coal and
innumerable bales of hay were con-
sumed. The loss is roughly estimated
at 100000 1t is believed the con-
fsgration is the result Of hoodlum in
cendiarism.
The Indian War-The Whereabouts
Of the Hostiles Unkmovn-A Gem
elaI Indian War Looked For.
A special to the Chronicle from
Camp Spurgeon. 81 miles west of the
summit of Bitter Root mountains,
Lolo Pass, dated August 9Th. says:
AK men are clearing the trail to Mis-
soula so that Captain Reuben Robbins.
Buffalo Horn and six others can make
their way thither. They will return
instantly and report the whereabouts of
the hostiles.
Advices to the Chronicle from Hell
ena. Montana. of August Sth state that
a battle is hourly expected with the In
dams at Ross Hole.
Reliable information, has reached
Salt Lake that anumber of small bands
of Indians eoMpOseds of squaws, pa.
pooses, old and manned bucks and
few braves are crossing the mountains
from Montana, Idaho and Wyoming
into the northern. part of Utah. They
come generally well armed and
equipped. 1t is thought these bands
are composed of families Of braves who
are to take part in the war, and that
they have been sent south to gsb out of
danger. 1t is believed that there is a
proposed junction of Joseph, Looking
Glass and White Bird.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-08-09
EASTERN DISPATCHES
Another Shooting AYray I'm Ken
lucky.

lucky.
LoUTsvILLE, Aug. 8.
A Courier-Journal special says re-
port comes to Harrodsburg this morn
ing OF another hootiDg ARRAY that oc-
CARED in Hendrens voting precinct.
Ben Darling was shot and instantly
killed and Julius Drilling was shot
through the left shoulder. Two other
participants who were in the Gardper
fight in the same county some time
since, in which there were four on one
side against three on the other. were
seriously wounded. James Shireley was
shot through the head and killed.
Three other parties, Sidney Case. Gar
dener and Maston were wounded. No
arrests are reported in either case.
Confusion fn a state Convention.
RICHMOND. Va, Aug. 8.
The Virginia Conservative Conve1.
ton this evening chose William Lamb
of Norfork temporary chairman. Lamb
began a speech in favor of preserving
the credit of the commonwealth when
he was asked if that question was under
discussion. He replied thatit was not; ;
yet in order to criticise the speech of
the chairman. He then attempted to
proceed but the interruption became so
frequent and the confusion so great
that he was, forced TO discontinue and
announce the chair ready for business
Resolutions on the appointment of
committees on credentials and perma.
nent organization were passed amid
much disorder Upon the csll'of dele
gates by Congressional Districts TO
name the members Of these committees
another scene of turbulence. and disor-
der ensned. The committees having
been named the convention took re-
cess. On reassembling Marshall Hager
was made permanent Chairman and
soon afterwards the convention adj
lDurned till tomorrow.
Charged with NJ urder-COnflict Be-
tween the Civil and Military Au-
thOrities.
SCRANTON. Pa, Aug. 8.
Alderman Mahon's jury of inquest
over persons. Killed by the vigilance
committee brought in a verdict of muir
der against members of the committee
whose names were known. AConstable
vsas-given warran tsHor. e. f.. Hunt and
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-08-09
DAILY SILVER STATE.
THB INDIAN WAR.

1t appears from dispatches from the
north that the whereabouts Of the hos
tiles is unknown to the whites. They
are supposed to be concentrating in
Montana, and their success has SO en-
boldened other tribes, that a general
Indian uprising in the Northern Terri
tories is anticipated. Howard, who so
anxiously pleaded for Montana volun-
teers to hold Joseph until he could
strike him in the lear, has completely
last trace of that strategic savage, who
has outgeneraled him all through the
campaign. Originally Joseph's band,
according to all reports, did not exceed
seventy in number. In their first
battle with the troops. thirty-four o.
the latter were left dead ON the field.
while not an Indian was known to have
been killed. In two subsequent en-.
gagemens over twenty soldiers and
several volunteers were killed. making
the number of whites slain in battle.
almost equal to the number of Indians
originally with Joseph. Lnevery battle
reported the troops outnumbered the
hostiles yet the latter were al
ways, with perhaps one exception.
victorious. Now there are ut least
1000 men under Howard in Northern
Idaho, and the capture of Joseph.
which was announced as certain from
headquarters q week ago seems more
remote than ever. In originating q
scheme for the plunderiDg of poor
freedmen, Howard was success. but
in fighting indians he is miserable
failure. ~
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-08-09
Rules OF the Track.

First Speed contests will be govern,d by the
.' Racing and Betting Rules Of the Bay
? District Fair Grounds Asso iation >"
secondNo entry will be considered without
II is accompanied by the entrance money
All entries wilToe closed at o'clock the
day preceding each race, except for saodle
premiums.
In all the above races, four or more must
enter, three or IN ore must start.
An entry fee of Is per cent. of tbs purse
competed for must be paid 10 the
Secretary at the time Of entry.
c. @. BILES President
G.. CHEEow4TH, Secretary.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-08-09
SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY, MONDAY, OCTOBER lST,
TRorrNG-Premium 500; mile heats, 8 in
to harness; free for all horses. raised or
owned in this state Eastern Oregon,
Idaho. Utah or California, east OF the 81
ezra Nevada. First. $500; second, $500;
third. 500.
RussIsG - Premium $500; FIRE. for ali horses
raised or owned in this State. Four or
more to fill three or more tsstsrt. Single
dash for one mile. First, 500; second,
Sl25; third, SIS.
SECOND DAY, TUESDAY, OCTOBER and.
TRorrINo--Premium s40o; free for all horses
raised or owned in humboldt county.
FIRST, $500; second Sl25; third, $55
Reconsideration $500: free for all horses
raised or owned in this State, Eastern Or
egon, Idaho, Utah or California, east Of
the Sierra Nevada. Mile heats, two ia
three. First, $3.50; second, $3.50; third,
$l00.
THIRD DAY, WEI NEsDAY. oCToB TR Sd.
TRoTTISe Premium s4O0, free for all untried
three-year Odds IN this State, asst.
ern Greg N Idaho or Utah; mile heats,
two in three, to harness. First, $3.50;
second, Sll5s third, .$75i-
RUsSING-Premium 500; free for all horses
raised or owned In thia state Rrstern
Oregon Idaho. Utah or California, east of
the Sierra Nevada: mile heats thIee in
five, First $3.50; second $3.50; third,
$780,.
FOURTH DAY, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9TH
RUSNISG- Premium 5000; free for all mt led
three-year olds. or under four, raised or
owned in humboldt county; half mile
heats, two in three. First, $500; second.
500; third. 500.
Reconsideration $500; free for all hoT ses
raised or owned in this state. Eastern
oregon, Idaho or California, east of the
Sierra Nevadas; single dash Of three
|. quarters of mile. first, $215; second
$50; third, SIS.
TRoTIHe-Premium $780, free for all double
teams owned in this state, owners TO
drive; mile heats. three In FIVE, to. road
wagon. First. $500; secoad. 500; third,
$50
Entries to the above race will close
September 18th. Horses contesting in
gether for three months preceding the
day OF race.
FIFTH DAY, FRIDAY. OCTOBER 5TH.
raised or owned in Humboldt county:
single dash OF half mile. First, SI25;
second S75, third, $50.
Reconsideration 500 free for oil horses
raised or owned in Humboldt county;
single dash OF ono-quarter of mile.
First, Sl0O: second, SIS; third, SIS
RUssNo Premium 81 .0O0 free for all horses
on the Coast; two miles and repeat
First, 5000; second, $3.50; third, $50
SIXTH DAY. SATURDAY.. OCTOBER 9TH.
An EqnestE1sn Tournament will tale place on
the morning Of the Sixth day. Presents
to the amount Of $3.50 will he presented
to the contestants
CONSOLATION RUsNI a--Premium 5000 free
for all horses that have not taken first or
second premiums during the Fair: mile
heats. two in three, First. $500; second,
$3.50; third, 500. fourth, $50.
A GRAND SwEEPsTAKs RACE will take place
ON the Sixth day.
| Also, A COMPLIMENTARY SPEED CONTEXT
Single dash Of one mile; free for all
horses raised or owned in the State
Winning horse to receive the winnemucca
Plate aud Gold Medal atf
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-08-09

PoL1TIcAL caricaturesr are in great
vogue ct Paris now. One of them rep.
resen.s the head Of MacMahon on the
top of file At the bottom is written
i've got it and shall keep it," A
viper with the,faoe Of Gambetta gnaws
at tue file.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-08-09
PRIVATE BOARDING nousE

MOOD 30 iRD AND NEAT FURNTsHED
M rooms may be had by the week OF
month by business men or families ut ,Wise's
hsnse ON Second street.
~. Mrs HAnRrE FAInaANK.
W4nnemueca .Ju1y 10, 1871. If
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-08-09

CoNsTANTINoPLE. Aug. 2:
Osman Pasha telegraphs from Picv-
ma that eight bnttalions of Russian in
fantry and eight squadfons of cavalry
attacked Lavatz on Tuesday. The gar
rison having been reinforced by five
battalions of infantry and some cavalry
from Plevna repulsed the Russisns who
lost 800 killed and COO wounded.
A Bloody Battle.
LONDON, Aug g..
Two regiments OF Russian cavalry
and battalion of infantry have been
repnlsed in two attacks. on Jaslar. The
battle was bloody one on both sides.
CaiiipoH Prepared FIR any Attack.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Aug. s.
The Porte has informed Minister
Laynrd that I've is abont to complete the
fertilization and increase The garrison
at Gallipoli. The Porte adds that it
will he able to defend Gallipoli against
any attack.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-08-09
FOREIGN DISPATCHES.
Russians near Plevna Reinforced.

Russians near PIevns Reinforced.
BUCHAREST. Aug. 8.
The Russian troops around Plevna
have been reinforced. and DOW number
70 900. The Roumsnian army. num-
bering rs 900. is now passing to Nico-
polls, and will form the extreme right
Of this force.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-08-09
n. c. TANDY,
. n OT o c n AsP n e n,
Winnemucoa.. Nevada.

VIVHE PUBLIC ARE RESPECTFULLY IN
- formed tirAt, having fitted up the build
Ing formerly occupied by r. NJ. Wood, am
prepared 10 turn out. on short notice, PIC
lures lin all the popular styles and sizes, IN
superior manner.
will rem,in In winnemucea but shor'
time, and feel con tden' tbs' Twin satisfy ali
who may favor me with their patronage,
WtNNFMrCcA February Iith. ls77.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-08-09

n. Levy IL Co. loaded Harry Wat
son 8 team to-day with 10000 pounds
of merchandise. for Silver City, Idaho.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-08-09

WInRsBARRE, Pa, Aug. 8

Thomas Campbell, who was SEN
fenced TO be hanged to day has been re-
spited by Governor Hartranft until
Septembe 10th in order to allow newly
discovered testimony to be presented.