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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-10-15
OFFICIAL MINING LETTERS.
Regular weekly Rspsrts From the
supertntsndsnts or the Leading
Coaastoek Mines.

Tho following letters. under tho dates
have been sent from the comstock
to the principal offices Of the various COM
in San Francisco.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-10-15

10 be Q failure In all partisan respects. He
intends 10 devote himself 70 legislation
Affecting tho interests OF the North and
East. and 10 expected 10 he the special
representative In tho Senate OF the claim.
ants for the remainder Of tho Alabama
award.
The Rspubiieas Caucss.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15.-There was an
extra meeting OF tho Cabinet to-day 10
consider tho recommendations 10 DO sent
10 the Senate.
The Republican members Of tho House
In caucus this morning nominated Gar.
field Of Ohio for Speaker; Rusk. ex.mem-
mer from Wisconsin. Clerk Ordway Of
New Hampshire, ScrgeantatArms; Har.
rison Of Tennessee. Doorkeepcr; Bher.
wood Of Michigan. Postmaster. and J. II.
Butler Of tho District Of Columbia, Chap
lain. The nominations were mado by 40
clamation, except that for Clerk.
The cases Of the Republicans involving
contests to-day were brought before the
caucus aud briefly explained. IL was
agreed that the members OF tho caucus
should hold firmly together In their bo-
half, and Garfield. Hale, Conger. Butler
of Nsssschusetts, and Williams Of Mich.
gan were appointed 10 take the lead In tho
management Of tho various contests.
How Adams MAAs up shs Rolls.
New YoRE. Oct. IA Tims WGhing.
ton special, reviewing Clerk Adams course
In making up the rell. particularly In the
Louisiana cases says, Nash hold bis seat In
tho last Congress. which had . heavy
Democratic majority, on the certificate OF
Gov. Kellogg. unquestionsd BY the Demo-
Gratis. Adams has not, therefore,
undertaken 70 decide that kellogg
vas not Governor. He has slim
ply gons outside Of ths Law 70 give
seats to his party friends. Tho House viii
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23
A Russian Peasant. saving. Bank.

In one of the small provincial towns of
Southern Russia a savings bank has recently
been established, the second clerk of which
while lounging at the desk on fiat day in
| Summer. was startled by the entrance of a
heayy-looking peasant -slouching grimy,
unkempt-the very last man one would ex-
pect TO see i'll bank. except for the purpose
of robbing it. The apparition came timidly
up to the counter ard the following dialogue
ensucd:
well, my good fellow. what may you
want here. pray:'
IF it please you, father | want you to
take charge of some money for me Our folks
say that | might be robbed of it. and that it
will be safer with you"
Money. eh : Why how much money
have you got then: Four roubles: Five
Ten :"
No it must be more than that. 1 fancy.
My wife and couldn't manage to count it all.
though we've been at it all the morning"
SO saying, the gentleman in sheepskin pro-
duced a tattered, filthy leather bag and pour
ed ont before the clerks astonished eyes n
perfect pyramid of bank bills of all values,
from one rouble to 20. The amazed clerk
hastily summoned his colleagues and the
three. after long spell of counting satisfied
themselves that the total amount was not less
than 10000 roubles (Sli,OO0J The peasant
WHO llhu SlOOu Watching tne operation with
look of childish curiosity pocketed his receipt
and walked off as cooly as if nothing had
happened but the next morning he reap
peared and addr, ssed himself to the same
clerk:
God be with you. father. Do You take
care of gold. too, rs well as hank bills :"
What gold Why. you'd better start
bank yourself How much gold have YOU
got in Heavens name =
Two boxes full.
At this point the banker himself who lad
been listening to the conversation with the
deepest amazcment. came forward and an
nounced his intention of accompanying his
strange customer home and taking charge of
the gold himself The unwashed capitalist
joyfully accepted the offer. and the pair drove
out to u hamlet about two miles from the
town. Here the peasant led his companion to
II small, Inean-looking hut and opening shed
ON one sid of it, displayed two battered wood
on boxes. through the breaches OF which gold
pieces w,r. escaping in all directions, willie
beside thpm lay the dirty bag which had held
the bank lils the day before. The banker
asked in amazemcnt, How long have you
had this mon ~"
My father and grandfather saved it up"
answered the peasant. and buried il here
and dug it up just the other day. because
I'm going TO shift my quarters"
But with all this money. why don't you
and your wife live in better style :" asked the
banker, looking around at the miserable
hovel.
why should We. father? We do very
well Us We are"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23
PARIGRApHs or cURREyT VIEWS.
Seeking sunLen Millions.

A expedition almost as wonderful as the
search for the Golden Fleece and in imagina-
ton carrying us back to the days when the
daring navigators of Spain set sail for UNI
known countries in quest of boundless wealth,
is now fitting out in New York city. and will
next month begin search for 80, 900. 600 in
treasure which now lies deep beneath the
waves of the Spanish main. More than GO
years ago the three-decker Spanish man of
war. the san Pedro Alcantara. set sail as con-
yoy to II number Of Professionalism vessels
designed for the fleet then engaged in the
Caribbean scn in subjugating to Spanish rule
the States on the Spanish main Thirteen
hundred men accompanied the vessel, and in
her treasure chest was ~. 600. 900 in silver.
When the Alcantara reached Venezuela fierce
revolution was in progress. and the citizens of
Caracas, fearing for their property, transfer
red to the vessel an enormous amount of
treasure, of which the gold alone was worth
over 81 ,WOO 600 while the priests of the vari-
Gus temples and churches also placed on board
several heavy chests loaded with gold and sill
Yer altar plate and gold coin. Sailing thence
to Margarta Island, the troops debarked and
defeated the Nenezueans, sacked and burned
four revoltcd towns and took on board the
vessel enormous spoils. Excited by success.
the soldiers and sailors drank deep that night,
and when drunken watch dropped a torch
into an open cask of brandy nothing could be
done to check the progress of the aamcs Tbe
boats were easily lowered for tba SEQ vas
calm. Lut the qvcited crowd fonabt 90 t.,ri
bly for places tbat tbev were csnsiged and
sunk and few Of thc 13oo men on hoard ls' as'
cap.d. The flames soon reached tbs no,rder
mapazine. which was immediatelv beIoy tbo
trea,ure.cbests n terrific ev,los;on ,oro tLo
stern of the Alcantaro to nieres and tho for-
ward part of the slim uuietlv sanL Lsncatb tbo
waves Such is tba bistor,: NJ tbo ,.ossaI o,,d
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

about the West. and written somewhat for
newspapers, even indulging in rhyme now and
then. handsome man, but holding in great
contempt the long-hared fops of the Plains
who ape the style because they cannot rise to
the heroisn or skill of Kit Carson or Buffalo
Bill, Harry is rs vain as girl about his per-
sonal appearance. His belt. holster, knife
sheath, bride. and saddle, are all set off with
barbaric glitter. have known him to pay
seventy-hye dollars to Shoshonee squaw for
the adornment of II single buckskin jacket
and it was marvel Of fringes, fur trimming,
and intricate embroidery of beads Yet his is
not peacock-like, strutting vanity, but sim
pie genuine delight in bright colors and pret-
ty things He laughs quietly at it himself
but says he likes it, and why shouldn't he
dress us suits him?
Mountain Harry" could on no account be
induced to leave his beloved hills He is as
happy as a man on broad estates-indeed, he
feels that he owns them. rs. in truth, he does
TO all purposes. He has an idea that he be-
longs there, and that those rough and desc
late slopes, those mighty cafons and towery
walls of lichen-stdined rock, those forests hid
ing the sources of mighty rivers. whose white
peaks striking up into the azure, would miss
him and grieye for him as he would for them
if once lie got beyond the invigorating chill of
their SNOW banks and the rcsiuous fragrance
of their pines. 1t is such character as his
that Thoreau addressed
go man Of wild habits,
Partridges and rabbits,
Who hast no cares
Only TO set snares;
who liv'st all alone
Close to the bone,
And where life is sweetest
Constantly eatest!"
-ippletOHS JOUrhdl fJy DerfD,Jtr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

your husbands collar, or he may wear yours
and no one will be the wiser All collars, mas
culine and feminine, are standing with turn
over corners which do not meet, but leave
room for the knot of n scarf between them /;
the few rundown collars have the same fea-
ture, and very closely resemble the Byron col
lars. Cuffs are square cornered, and are worn
either with the plain or the link sleeve but
ton the latter style is being revived, and is
exceedingly popular. Scarf ties are worn
very largely, and the newest ones are made in
figured satin lined with plain color. scarf
pin is necessary with these, and the newest is
of wood and metal, the head of the pin being
of wood, in shape like twig, or piece of cut
round wood with the bark left on, with fly
or lady bug on it. Sleeve buttons come to
match. In gloves, Courvosiers kid for dress
and evening wear are considered the incest,
then follow French dog skin for driving; in
woolen gloves two English styles, the Has
tings hunting glove and the Rink" For
common use, handkerchiefs. either silk or lin
en-, have colorad borders, but for dress occa-
sions only white is admissible, and these with
hemstitched borders, and. if one chooses. an
embroidered initial. The latest thing in un-
derwear is Allen, Solly & Co.'S London fan
mel in butt rnut color. Whole sets, including
stockings come in this color and all our young
exquisites are rather affecting it this season.
It's by no means ugly, assure you. Ii you
doubt me- get your dealer to send for some
and see if he can't convince you.
You see all novelties are not confined to
my Sex. You have something to choose from
as well as we, and believe, as far as my cx-
periencc goes, you make quite as important a
matter of the choice. The dress of the nine
teenth century gentleman is best adapted to
his manner of life but after seeing G., orge
Rignold wear Henry Plantaganet's clothes,
| could wish that ladies had not the mOnopo-
ly of fine fabrics and becoming colors. There's
no romance in your dress. but there is, no
doubt practically and common sense
SALLIE JOY WHITE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23
NO. AZ.

as il was then and up to the present discovery
was believed. were conveyed with great pomp
to the cathedral of Havana, where they were
supposed to have reposed ever since. While
making repairs in the cathedral some work
men came upon a walled orifice containing a
leadcn case two feet long by about eight inches
deep and eight inches wide, the inscription
on which bore incontestible evidence that il
contained Christopher Columbus's bones. On
the 10th of Sept. mbcr the Governor and 9TH
er officials and the various Consus examined
the box and the Insertion, and the facts at
tested by them. The box was then enclosed
in another box carefully sealed with the seals
of the Consuls, to be opened only in their
presence and placed in the custody of Padre
Billini, in the Church Of Regina Angelorum.
to be held by him subject to any investiga-
tion by any foreign commissions desirous of
satisfying themselves of facts. and until n suit.
able amount can b. raised to erect a fitting
monument The ancient records of the ca
thedral in San Domingo having been long ago
destroyed, the facts concerning the supposed
removal of these bones to Havana cannot be
ascertained in Sal Domingo, but it is conject-
ured that the monks palmed of on the Span
iards the bones of somebody else, retaining
for themselves and their cathedral the vener-
ated bones of the great navigator Il is
question. perhaps whether the priests of to-
day are not playinga trick upon their contem-
poraries.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

The TITLE OF DARK AND BLOODY GRoUND"
is just us applicable to Kentucky now as in
the days of the pioneers. A condition of
things is certainly alarming which will inspire
such language as that used by Judge McNa-
mara at the opening of the Carroll county
court recently. The blood of the slain" he
says cries for justice everywhere. Human
life in Kentucky is not worth the swapping of
mans finger. The fnger-ends of many
men who 60 unpunished are dripping with
the gore of their victims. Acres of grass
grow on the graves of murdered men in my
district" Papers like the Louisville Courier
Journal declare that these expressions are not
exaggerated, and that i'll many regions
through the State there is absolutely no secu-
rity for life. The infrequent arrests are al
most sure to be followed by acquittal as ju-
ries seem to be either too cowardly to punish
crime or represent public sentiment too de-
PRAYED TO oppose it. The better feeling of
the State is slowly being aroused, but hardly
seems yet to appreciate the extent of the task
Ieff,ro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

A LESSON IN BUSINESS. Merchants some
times pay high rate of interest. three per
cent a month. even. in order to get out of a
tight place 4 young merchant of New
York who found himself in need of 800
600. for which he was willing to pay "a high
rate of interest called on Mr.. James G. King
n banker, for the loan. He received aid, but
he was also taught a lesson. Said Mr.. King :
Look We, L.. you have paid as high as
three per cent. Il month for the use of mon
ey:'
Yes" replied the applicant a little warmly,
and am ready to do 1t again. .Hy business
,rjW Ndrrdat it,"
Mr. King shook his head. No business in
the world he declared, could warrant such n
thing. But the younger man was headstrong
and positive He knew that his business
would warrant the interest mentioned for the
accommodation required.
well, now look here Ii happen to
have a hundred thousand in the bank which /
can spare; but don't want to take it ont for
n short time. If you will take it three years,
Mt three per cent month, it is yours Make
your note for the hundred thousand payable
in three years after date. at that rate of inter
est, and | will discount it for You at once,
saying nothing about security"
The Young merchant was delighted. As
soon as h. could believe that King was in
earnest. he took blank form and made the
note
Now let MS reckon the discount, said the
older merchant.
He figured few moments, and then look
ing up with a smile, he said,-
l., you owe me eight thousand dollars :"
The young man thought at first his friend
was joking but when he came TO look at the
figures he found it too true.
SlO0. 600 at three per cent month, would
be thirty-siX per cent II year $50, ,00O-and
for the three years SlGS.OOO
well, L., what do you think of business
conducted upon such II basis: Now, look
ye"--
Mr. King then told the young man Just
what he would do, on the condition, however,
that he would turn over new leaf in his
business. l.. saw the brink upon which he
had stood and, with his friends assistance,
he ackedaway from it-I I0iHs Companion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23
Miscellany.
The sOueru.


Ten thousand sewers through the land
Passed needless on their way:
Ten thousand seeds In every hand
OF every sort had they.
They cast seed here, they cast seed there,
They cast seed everywhere.
The land forest straghtway grew,
With plants Of every kind;
And kindly fruits, and poisonous too
In that wood you could hnd;
For trees grew here, and trees grew there,
And trees grew everywhere.
Anon, as many year went by,
Those sewers came once more,
And wandered meath the leaf-hid sky,
And wondered at the store;
For fruit hung here, and fruit hung there.
And fruit hung everywhere.
Then plucked they many berry bright
None could their right deny
And some ate to their long delight,
And some ate but to die
While some pucked here, and some plucked there
And some plucked everywhere.
Nor knew they in tha. tangled wood
The trees that were their own;
Yet as they plucked as each one should
Each plucked what he bad sown:
SO do men here, 50 do men there,
SO do men everywhere.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

FINE THOUGHT. We are told by those
who know that there are stars so far distant
that it takes years for their light to reach the
earth if they should be suddenly extinguished
we should be unaware of the fact for as many
years as might be required for the last rays to
reach us. We might look up nightly and see
the same old radiance as though nothing had
happened. 1t is so with great and holy lives.
Long after they have gone out in the darkness
of death they continue to exert an influence
and leave behind them beauty and power
which makes it impossible to conceive of
them as eXtnguished
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

-"Hurrah hurah :" cried young law
yer who succeeded TO his fathers practice,
1--WE settled that old lawsuit at last" Set
tied it," exclaimed the astonished parent,
why, we've supported the family on that
for the last ten years !"
During the cross-examinatiOn of the
plaintiff, the following pointed oolloquy took
place between him and the defendants attorn-
ey; ''Were you ever in Albany" "Yes,
sir" How long was you there!" six
months, sir" Were you in the penitentiary
at the time 2" Eyes, sir but / never was in
the Assembly, sin"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

The SHORT ROAD FROM HAPPINESS TO DE-
sPAIR.-The most pathetic of the tragedies
which have shocked public feeling for many
a day occurred at New York Sunday night, l1th
inst. when IA newly-wedded wife killed her
self because of the ill-treatment of drunken
husband. She was the wife of Robert Stuart,
son of the late Capt Stuart. of the navy, and
step-son of Gen. Elijah Ward, member of the
last Congress. The family is one of great
wealth and high social standing, and young
Stuart man of unusual talent and amability.
But for some time he has been the victim of
the greatest of all Affections. an ungovernable
taste for liquor which he had inherited from
his father. and when he married Evelyn
Marks his disease had grown to be utterly be-
yond his control After their marriage, seven
months ago. they took elegant quarters at the
fashionable Berkeley hotel on 9Th avenue, and
lived most happily until Mrs. Stuart discover
ed her husbands weakness Her sufferings
from that time can only be inferred from
their sad elimination, for she never complain
ed of her lot until last Saturday, when she
said to one of the servants of the house that
her husband had ill-treatod her and she would
rather die than live Sunday night Mr.. Stuart
returned to his room stupidity drunk, and
threw himself upon a lounge for the night.
He saw his wife lying dressed upon the
bed, but he took no more notice of her
until morning, when he became alarmed nj
observing that she had not stirred. Going to
her side, he found her unconscious, and,
though physicians were called and every
means taken to arouse her she died in short
time. A vial in her bureau drawer, partly
filed with audanum, indicated the manner of
her death. Mrs Stuart was about % years
old woman of the greatest refinement and
intelligence, and an exemplary Christian.
The miserable husband is almost crazed by
the sad affair, and minges hysterical tears
with curses upon himself as the cause of the
death of his lovely wife. He is threatened
with an attack of delirium-tremens. His
guardian, f. d. Tappen, president of the
Gallatin bank, in which young Stuart was as
sistant cashier until his habits compelled him
to cease work, proposes to take the unfortunate
man to Europe for medical treatment and di-
version.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

The BoNEs OF COLUMBUS, United
States Consul at st. Domingo has sent TO the
State Department an account of the recent re-
ported discovery of the bones of Columbus
in the Cathedral in that city. Dying in Spain
in 1906, the body of Columbus was shipped
to San Domingo in 1886 and deposited in the
cathedral of that city, In 1896 the remains,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

The Baldwin locomotive works at Phila-
delphia have contract with the Russian gov
ernment for 80 first-class locomotives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-07
Nenuebft Journal.

Published at AUGUSTA, MAINE, Water Street.
o o oil Court by sPRAGUE, OWEN h NASH,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-07

Just received, 20 Boxes Real Imported
CASTLE Soap-Whte and Mottled-at Par
fridge Bros. Drug Store, under Granite
Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-07

400 REWARD will be paid for a bottle of
W COO any other Extract or Essence of ia.
mica Ginger ii found TO equal it in fine flavor pur.
ity and prompt medical effect. Sold by II Whole.
sale and Retail Druggists, Grocers and dealers in
medicine. Price, 50 cents. Samples free. Deal
ers should purchase original packages OF one doz.
en- to obtain the trial bollles tor Tree distribution
WEEKS POTTER, General Agents and Whole
sale Druggists, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-07
PATENTS.
r.. H. EDDY,

r.. II. EDDY,
No. 20 state ST., opposite KIby, Boston
Secures patents in the United States also in Great
Britain, France ana other foreign countries. Cop
les of the claims of any Patent furn shed by re-
hitting one dollar. Assignments recorded at
Washington. No Agency in The United States pos.
sesses superior facilities for obtaining Patents or
ascerlaining the patentability OF inventions.
X. II. EDDY Solicitor OF Patents.
slim iaIs.
81 regard Mr.. Eddy as one of the mos tcapabie
and sdccessiulpractitioner with whom have had
Official alintercouree. CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner of Patents,o
"lnyentors canr OF employ a person more trust.
worthy or more capable OF securing for them an
early and favorable consideration at the Patent
Onice."
EDMUND BURKE,
Late commissioner of Patents.O
BOSTON, October 49, 1870.
Il. II EDDY, ESQ Dear Sir: you procured for
me, in 1910, my first patent. Since then YOU have
acted for and advised me in hundreds of cases and
procured many patents, reissues and extensions.
l have occasionally employed the best agencies in
New York, Philadelphia and Washington, but /
still give you almost the whole OF my business, in
your line, and advise others to employ you
Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER
Boston, Jan. l, 1877. ly?