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The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-15

Immigration statistics for the year 1878 show that Great Britain furnished to the United States 42.243 of the l57,54O immi- grant arrivals, but, of this total, Ireland, which has for many years sent us greatly the majority, contributed only l6.566. This Is but l1,S20 more than came from Wales and Scotland, and is 4,545 less than the English supply. The German arrivals were nearly double, and the Scandinavians fell less than 4,00o below. There were one- third ss many from Russia and from France, and S12 more Chinese than Irish landed here. Other years show smaller as we'll ss greater immigration, bnt no year shows such A change in the composition of that immigration.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-15
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CERRo DE PAso MINES, PERU.-The fam ous silver mines of Cerro de Paso. in Peru. notwithstanding the crude and unfaithful manner in which they have been worked, have produced, it is estimated. the enormous yield of $500,000.0O0. It is now reported that Henry Meigs, the celebrated railroad builder proposes to construct tunnel, by which the mines can be drained, and vast amount of oar reached If carried out. this enterprise will equal the Sutro Tunnel in extent and expense, but no doubt will prove profitable undertaking in the end.-[ Min ing Record.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-15

BEN BUTLER, it is said, has resolved to take himself and his fortunes to Colorado New England is by far too small and too in- considerable place for a man of his wide embracing sympathies In his new home in the Centennial State he will devote himself to tho pastorial occupation of sheep shearing, abandoning for the once political warpath. It would not however, be astonishing to see the gentle Ben B. turn up in Washington full fledged Senator.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-15

Zfsc.-ln the early part of the present century, zinc was comparatively very little employed for manufacturing or other pur- poses. For the past % years its uses have materially increased, and it is gradually growing in importance among the metals. It now enters into many industries.
 The produce of spelter is increasing vastly In Europe; in 1870 it amounted l2S 900 tons {; in 1878, 12s 900; in 1874, i4s,0o0, and in 1876 it reached the amount of i75,O0o tons. This metal Is very abundant in the United States.- Mining Record. -.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-15

The Esquimaux have most curious and ingenious way of killing bears. They sharp en the ends of piece of whalebone, foot or more long, then bend it double, and wkap II closely in fat meat, which is exposed to the mir till it freezes. These trercherous pellets are thrown to the bear. which bolts them whole. They thaw in his stomach, the bent whalebone straightens. and the sharp points pierce his vitals whenever he attempts to move.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-15

THE CHAMPION WALKER.-Dan 0Leary, (not the original Dan 0Leary of Arizona) the champion pedestrian, who arrived in this city on Thursday from Liverpool. left last night for his home in Chicago. It is his intention soon after he arrives there to attempt the feat of walking 800 miles in six days. While m England he walked in six matches and was successful m four of them. His last contest was with Weston of New York, whom he defeated. Before leaving London he was presented mith magnificent silver tea service by forty Irish members of Parlia- ment, in recognition of his great athletic feasts.- New York Herald
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-15

The family of President Hayes consists of his wife, four sons and daughter, Fannie, about twelve years of age. His eldest son, Richard. and the second son Rutherford, are both at Harvard College, and the two others, Webb and Scott, arc in Washington. The latter is the youngest of the family. Mrs. Mitchell and Miss Piatt, who arc at the White House, arc the daughters of the Presi- dents only sister, who is dead.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-15

EARrHeUAKE AT PAso RosLEs.-A dis patch from fsso Robies dated May 30th says: The severest shock of earthquake that has been felt in years occurred between 2 and o'clock this morning, lasting several seconds. But besides rolling people around no damage was done. 'o'
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-15

Sam Pragcr. our pioneer merchant, leaves on Monday for Arizona, where he proposes to stay short time. We commend him to our friends in that section as tip-top gen tleman.-l Los Angeles Republican.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-15

Con Sherman is to give the oration at the coming meeting of the Army of the Poto mac. and and Mr. Bsyard Taylor reads the poera.
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22
THE INDIANS.

NEW YORK, Jan. l6. A special to
the Herald from Tongue River canton
ment, Dec. 81, via Bozmar. Jan. Is, is
as follows:
Gen. Nelson A. Miles, Colonel of the
9TH infantry, has just returned after
most successful campaign. with the ten
companies of that regiment, against Sit
ting Bull and other hostile chiefs, who
moved to the north of the Yellowstone
river in October last. The command
numbered 439 men, marched over 900
miles in 45 days, and defeated Sitting
Bull in three distinct engagements, driv-
ing him back utterly routed and damag-
ed to the Yellowstone river, which it is
supposed he will cross and endeavo or to
form junction with Crazy Horse, who
is in the Big Horn country with an i'm
mense camp of hostile Cheyennes and
Ogallalas. Gen. Miles was compelled to
return to this post for supplies, but will
within week start again on the trail
of the fugitive chief, and if possible pre-
vent his junction with Crazy Horse. af-
ter which he will proceed, without re-
turning to the cantonment, to attack the
latter. Sitting Bulls force, which num-
bered over 1000 lodges, and more than
1000 well armed warriors, was complete
ly routed and scattered. There is now
but little doubt of his capture or surren-
der at an early date, If the transporta-
ton which is necessary for his pursuit,
but which was nearly exhausted by the
recent campaign, will only hold out a
few weeks longer. The last fight with
Sitting Bull occurred on the 18th. just
on the head waters of Bad Water Greek.
On that day, Lieut.. Frank D. Baldwin,
with a detachment of three companies
of the Fifth Infantry, discovered and at
tackled his camp, and completely routed
him. Lieut.. Baldwin captured most of
his lodges, large number of ponies,
and destroyed all of the robes, meat and
other provisions of the village. This af-
fair was most gallant one. and was a
blow to Sitting Bull that about ends his
career.
The sufferings of Gen. Miles COM
mand during the campaign were very
great. Yesterday the mercury stood sc
efreo "@.'..-..---~ Init nothing can de
ter General Miles, and if his mule traTI
only holds out you may expect very sooI
to hear particulars of further pursui
of Sitting Bull, and of an engagement
with Crazy Horse on upper Big Horl
river.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22
THE WAY OUT.

The joint committee Of the Senate
and House have agreed upOn,a plan,
and reported a bill to congress, which,
if it becomes a law, will provide way
for fair and acceptable settlement of
the vexed questions, relative to the pres
idential matter. The bill. provides just
how all the matters in dispute shall be
settled. A commission consisting of five
senators, FIVE members Of the House and
five judges of the Supreme court is to be
appointed, to whom all matters that can
not be settled by the two Houses are to
be referred and decided upon. The bill
is so framed that no question is likely
to come up that will not be immediately
disposed of by the commission. We will
give the text of the bill next week.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22
POLITICAL.

James G. Blaine of Maine, Hon. VIM.
Window of Minnesota, Senator Ferry of
Michigan. have been reelected to the e.
S. senate. A. H. Garland of Arkansas.
was elected Tuesday, to succeed Powell
Clayton. In Massachusetts, Illinois and
Nebraska, there was lively contest on
the question of senators for several bal
lots, with result not yet determined.
A possible solution of the Presidential
problem is, in case of disagreement On
the l4th of February, to have the Sem
ate elect new President pro tenpore,
say Roscoe Conkling or John Sherman.
The Secretary of State will then notify
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22

We notice that some papers of much
greater Importance than the MONITOR,
indulge now and then in little self
laudatiOn, and though extremely modest
ourselves, we appreciate a good thing
said of us, and venture, in this instance,
to publish the following sent us by
prompt. paying subscriber:
have taken the MoNIron several
years and shall continue to do so. for
years to come, if it continues to be as
meritorious as at present. 1t has become
a household friend, and my family wait
for the night of its coming with cheerful
anticipations. 1t is the best printed pa
per in this vicinity; its local items are
neither silly nor vulgar; its general
news is reliable its discussion Of poll
tics generous and fair; its moral teach
ings excellent; and, in short, it is a
county paper that deserves a generous
patronage. c. b. DAVIS.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22
LOUISIANA AFFAIRS

New Orleans dispatches from republi-
can sources represent that while peace
is kept in the city there is really no law
and no government for neutrals. The
quietness is as a cessation of hostilities
between armies. Persons on the streets
look suspiciously at each other. The
places of amusement are deserted. and
there is no heart of business.
The revolutionists are quiet but in
full sway, except in the State House.
Business men are uncertain and know
not what to do. A large class say,
"Give US any government that will
abide and endure Two members of
the legislature, elected as republicans,
went over to the democratic side Friday.
The republican members hardly dare 60
out of the State House for fear of being
arrested and used as quorum makers
for the wrong House, and yet all is
quiet.
The Nichols government expect to be
able to starve out the Packard govern
ment by preventing the collection Of
taxes, thus Withholding the means es-
sential to carry On government.
The republicans have elected VIM.
Pitt Kellogg, o. S. Senator for the long
term, but made no choice for the short
term. Pinchback led on the last ballot.
A republican member said he had been
offered $4,000 to 60 over to the demo-
Gratis. Pinchback refused to allow
Packard's militia to search his house
cor four missing senators.
The first trial under the nuisance
law" so-called, came off at Burlington
the other day, the respondent being
Owen E. Cooney. Judge Tyler adjudg-
ed Cooney's store a common nuisance,
order it closed and fined the respondent
one hundred dollars and cost.
St. Johnsbury counts up twenty law
yers.- Watchman.
The "count" is correct. We had 'en
all in our employ once.-Edrte.
DuU ,,l.olo posse couldn't save YOU
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22

An act of special interest to farmers
is numbered l05, which changes the
standard bushel by weight of various
kinds of produce. Sixty pounds of beans
now make bushel, instead of Ga being
required, as heretofore. A bushel of
buckwheat drops from AZ to 46 pounds.
A bushel of herdsgrass or timothy seed
is fixed at As pounds instead of AZ, and
bushel of onions at so, in place of "a.
The weight of bushel of apples is fix
ed at 40 pounds.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22

the Governors of the respective States
that electors for President and Vice
President shall be chosen in November.
The electors thus chosen will meet in
December, and the President thus elect
ed will be inaugurated March 4, 1873.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22

George W. Burns of California, is the
man who, when attacked by a bear,
kicked the animal to death. He is
graduate of Harvard and used to kick
football.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22
NEW YORK, Nov.

NEW YORK, Nov. ..
To General Martin, Tallahassee:
We are absolutely certain of 1876 votes
for Hayes, if your State is safe, and Til
den is sure of the rest. Can you certain
ly defeat all Democratic attempts by
fraud, false counting, or bri berry, to cap
ture it Answer when sure.
(Signed) Z. CHANDLER.
New YORK, Nov. s.
To Gen. Martin
If your State has gone for Hayes the
Democrats will leave nothing undone to
take it from us. All may depend on
your vigilance. Be on guard everywhere.
You must watch and get in and an
nounce the true returns from every To-
cality without delay. Spare no pains nor
proper exertions to carry these points.
Keep me advised, and telegraph me your
exact majority as soon as possible.
This was signed either by Z. Chand-
Ter or W. E. Chandler, having been die
tated by the latter.
On the same day, the 8th of Novem-
Der. letter was written by VIM. f.
Chandler to Thomas G. Keogh, Raleigh,
N. g., as follows
At this hour Of writing it looks as if
lS5 votes had been given to Hayes,
counting Louisiana, Florida and Oregon,
but not North Carolina. The Governor
Of Oregon is Democrat, while North
Carolina is the only close State necessa-
ry to the Democrats, where we have q
Republican Governor. They should not
allow fairer play in North Carolina than
We get in Oregon. This is important and
confidential. w. Il. CHANDLER.
The following telegram was addressed
to George G. Gorham. San Francisco,
Nov. 8:
If Oregon is Republican use the ut.
most diligence to watch and get in and
have announced the vote from every 10.
cality. The Democrats will press Grow
er, hence the Importance of no delay il
establishing the result. You better g
to Oregon.
The following telegram was also sem
to Gorham on the same day:
The Democrats are getting desperate
They will stop at nothing to wrest tn
election from us. 1t is important tina
you 60 at once to Oregon.
WASHINGTON, Nov. s.
Oregon is reported Republican an,
will elect Hayes. Telegraph several cit
liens of integrity in Oregon to watch an,
get in and have announced the vote fror
every locality.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22

A new thirty-6ve thousand dollar
church is 10 be erected at Bennington by
the Baptist society, the coming spring.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22

The Democrats of the House are ran
sacking the telegraph offices for dis
patches sent before and after the late
election. They are striking for Z. Chand-
Ter. chairman of the Republican commit
tee. The following are some of the dis
patches which have been unearthed.
They do not show any attempt on the
part of Chandler to take any unfair
means to carry the election, but they
show that he intended to look after
doubtful States, and see that they were
not carried for Tilden by any false or
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22
Organs and Pianos
A. C. JEWELL, OF BARTON,

Has taken the agency and offers for sale some OF the
best Organs and Pianos manufactured in the United
States He will be pleased to show any party desiring
to purchase an instrument some of those he has on
hand; and he believes he can furnish them better
instrument for the money than can be bought else
where in this county. He will pu this instruments on
trial beside any instrument offered for SALE without
cost to those for whom the trial is made Call and see
my instruments, and get price lists.
Mrs. Jewell is giving music lessons and will be.
pleased to play these instruments and show their
qualities to any person desiring to examine them.
Barton, March &c. 1876 4-l3-tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22

st. Johnsbury counts up twenty law
yers.- Watchman.
The count" is correct. We had EN-
all in our employ once.-EdrIe.
DuU Ui.o "l.olo posse couldn't save you.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22

Oregon is reported Republican and
will elect Hayes. Telegraph several cit
liens Of integrity in Oregon to watch and
get in and have announced the vote from
every locality.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-05-10
GAN FRANCISCO.
That "Chreaicie" Map Coming 20
she Nurfaee Again-rhs Conseii-
dated virginia Mining Company
Rusd for Abstracting H.

BAN F~RAscisco, May l0.-During tho
last week apsdtion was hledin the Twelfth
District Court on behalf Of A. August and
p. Humbert. mining engineers. for the
perpetustion Of the testimony Of certain
witnesses Is preliminary toa contemplated
action by the petitioners against the Con-
solidatod Virginia Mining Company. on
complaints Of Islander and libel and thoro
10 also an imputation against tho prospco-
tive defendants Of being accessory 10 lar
oeny. Among the persons named arc J. z.
Flood. J. @. Fair. J. Moore, =. MscCrell.
lab, r. Wheeler, Z. 3. Spring. Irving N.
Scott, ]. N. Risdon, George DAILY Of Wiz.
einis, and over Q dozen others. The
petition sets forth that tho Consolidate
Virginia Mining Company procured
the abstraction OF . map executed by and
belonging To tho petitioners, and caused
the same 10 DO publicly exhibited and
branded - . bogus map. TO the great In
Jury Of the reputation and business OF the
petitioners, and that the Islander and libel
were aggravated and damages increased BY
publications which tho company procured
70 be made In the Aha and Esesi"g Fofi.
II further sets forth that the said map, 70
branded q bogus. . Photographic copy OF
which II attached 70 the petition. 10 . cor
rect map Of the different levels and work
ines Of the Consolidated Virginia mine,
and the imputation that II was othsrvse
q false. The petitioners have suffered
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-05-10
Methods. s.r.~s.r., FESTIVAL.

The Methodist Festival opened out In
nne style q, tho Gold Hill church house
las, evening. The Strawberries wsro oil
approved make and the cream Wa free
from deleterious and weakening additions.
The bouauets were really elegant and were
carried away in short order by the young
men who had sweethsarts or lady friends
with them. Prominent among the at.
fractions, the NEWS reporter Noticed friend
Parkes experimenting the working OF ,
sizzling soda fountain, generously leaned
for the occasion by A. ID. Stewart 4 Co
Park.s /. one OF the most accommodating
young men In town, and there IL no harm
In tho fact that he is popular with ths
ladies. The festival will DO continued To-
night. There will be singing and othei
attractions.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-05-10

A regular annual meeting Of the Justice
Mining Company was held on Monday
last at the Office Of the company In San
Francisco. There were present by repre-
s~entation over 10000 shares. the votes Of
which were cast for the following Board
Of Trustees; George Schultz. James W.
Phslan. W. A. Schultz. N. Bichard and
Henry Van Bargen.
The reports Of the officers. according 70
the S,sel Erclaaqs. from which we copy,
were read and found quite interesting.
The Presidents report Of the yss's opera
tons Was lengthy. covering not only ne
operations Of tho present Board. but their
predecessors. Tho President stated thai
they found the mine heavily In debt And
with its credit impaired BY reason Of mis-
representations by persons hostile 70 the
management. In SIX month"; time, and
with the aid Of the stockholders. they had
paid the Indebtedness and made the JUS
tice an ore-producing mine third In rank
ON the Comstock.
The superintendent report gives an
extended account Of tho workings oil the
mine. Its chief points Of interest are
that during the year there were extracted
90. SOS tons, Of which 7S,3SS tons were
crushed, yielding Sl.755,il1 81. or an
average OF . tribe over so so per ton.
Tho Superintendent speaks hatteringly OF
the present conditions OF tho ore levels
and Slopes. and expresses the belief thai
the ore bodies will attain Q greater rich
nsss ~ depth Is attained.
The following IL the secretary's report
Of receipts and expenditures for the year /;
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-05-10

RAILROAD SALOON. Eugene Marley.
the gen,lemanly proprietor Of the Rail-
road Saloon. near the Gold Hill depot, has
succeeded in establishing his house as enc
of the best and most orderly places oil re-
sort In town. He keeps iirst-class liquors
and cigars. and what IL better than all,
treats his customers with universal cour-
tesy. Marley il deservedly popular with
all the boys.
AProRrioxNrSr. - OF tho S290,215 %
paid into the County Treasury on bullion
tai account last Saturday, si33,973 30 has
been spportioned to the State Fund. S7i,-
400 72'to tho Railroad Bond Fund. 49,.
5t3 Is 10 the General County Fund and
$22, s2s ~ to the school Fund.
HIS FErs.-County Assessor Fox claims
his fees out Of the bullion tax paid In last
Saturday. As the money was received
| directly by the Treasurer, the right OF the
Assessor TO the fees has not yet been de.
termined.
ASSESSMENT An assessment Of fifteen
cents per share il levied by the Rock
Island Gold and Silver Mining Company,
delinquent on the i1th Of June next. Bee
official notice in eur advertising columns
to-day.
W. J. COLLINS. II. II. Burton and ID. j.
Heargsrty have filed q certificate Of loea'
tiou for tho Thames Consolidated mine
situatsd in the Gold Hill Mining Dis
trict.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-05-10
MARK TWAIN.
The True story NJ 60 How Nam
Cieueas Obtained His Famous
Nom de Plume sf. Sfsrk TWatn."

We clip tho following from the Eureka
S,ntiasi. II will do;
We knew Clemens In the early days. and
know exactly how he came to he dubbed
"MArk Twain" John Piper's saloon, on
d street. used /, be the grand rendezvous
for all Of the Virginia City Bohemians.
Piper conducted q cash business. and re-
fused TO keep any books. As special favor
however. he would occasionally chalk
down drinks 10 the boys on the wall back
Of the bar. Sam. Clemens, when localiz-
ing for the Enterprise, always had an ac-
count. with the balance against him. gu
Piper's wall. Clemens was by no means q
Coal Oil Tommy, he drank for the pure
and unadulteratrj love Of the ardent. Most
Of hi. drinking was conducted In single
handed contests. but occasionally he would
invite Dan DE guile, Charley Parker,
Bob Lowery or All. Dotcn, never more
than one Of them. however, at n time, and
whenever he did his invariable parting In.
Junction 10 Piper was to ''mark twain,
meaning two chalk marks, Of course. IL
was In this way that he acquired the title
which has since become famous wherever
the English language Is read or spoken.