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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-02-27
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EASTERN DISPATCHES
Another Sensation.

New YORK. Feb. 26.
A Herald's Washington special says
here is said to be secret movement
on foot to contest Hayes title by writ
of custer. Inhuentill parties in Wash
ington and Nsw York are encouraging
the proceeding. Tilden is supposed to
be too i'll to profit by the movement.
aud Hendricks is more likely to OBJ
tain the prize. Hendricks and other
prominent d mocrlts. however, deny
all knowledge of the IN .tter
a Triamvirate Proposed.
WASHINGTON, Feb. &C.
Tie proposed Sixteenth Amendment
to Constitution provides that the Exec
ulive power shall be vested in and
hereafter administered by three Presi-
dents, constituting supreme executive
Council of three. to be elected by quail.
fed electors of each and all the States,
and each to be taken from one of three
prominent sec ions of The United States
known, ons. as the Western States, one
as the Eastern or Middle States, aud
the other as the Southern Safes, and
no two Of whom shall be citizens of the
SINE section or district of the country.
The term of Office shall be six years.
and no President having served u full
term shall be eligible for second term;
aud at the first election under this ar
ticle President from the Western Dis.
trict shall be elected for a fractional
term Of two years. ard one from the
Southern District for fractional term
Of four years. and one from the Eastern
and Middle District for the full term OF
six years, aud after the first election
one President shall b. elected from one
of the three several districts every two
years; and ms cad Of the Vice Presi.
dent, now provided for the Senate,
there shall, every four years BE- elected
President Of the S. nate who is not a
member OF that body, and who, as pre-
siding officer. shall have and exercise
all the authority heretofore conferred.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-02-27

THE cry OF fire Which caused the ia
cal panic III circus at Calais, on Feb
3, is believed to have been started az a
practical joke. Ten persons were
Enshed to death by the crowd There
wszssno,tire or. other. DANGER.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-02-27
GENERAL AGENCY.

YS1HE undersigned has opened a general
a Business collection aAd Loan Agency,
and will make coll ctlons, neg tia Q loans
make advances on approved security and
transact general broker business
Greenbaeks, Gold and Silver and County
Scrip bought and sold.
OfIices.-on Bridge Street. one door above
sabine's store. q. W.IEWiS.
|, Winpenaeca, Feb.s, 1873. IT,
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-02-27

By some unlcconntable mistake at
a recent wedding at WiIiamsport. Pa,
the bridesmaid was married in place of
the intended bride.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-02-27
Dissolution OfPartnership.

NJ Office is hereby given that the part.
IN nership heretofore existing between
Joseph Thomas, John Thomas aud Charles
Thomas Is this day dissolved by mutual con.
sent. JOS PHI THOMAS,
JOHN THOMAS,
/ - CHARLES THOMAS.
} Winnernacca, Feb.95, 1878. Aw.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-02-27
BULLION TAX.

YOTICE Is hereby given that the tax on
~ proceeds % mines for the quarter END
ing December 81, 1877, is now due aud payable
at my Office in the Courthouse OF the County
Of Humboldt and that the laws for its COZ
lection will be'etrictly enforced.
! JAMES BUuKNER. County Assessor.
BY 8. BuoRHpR. Deputy Assessor.
winnemuces,sE ebraaryl2, 1887 a.- is
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
THE PRIZE RING.

AN IMPORTANT FIGHT ON THE TApIs BILLY
EDWARDS UNKNOWN AND JOHNNY CLARK, OF
PHILADELPHIA.
Articles of agreement were signed yesterday for
prize fight to take place the 2st of january next,
between John II. Clark. of Philadelphia and an un-
known to be named by Billy Edwards. The stake is
$500 side, and the fight is to come of, according
to the new rules Of the prize ring, in
Canada, within 600 miles of Philadelphia. The
contestants will toss for choice of ground
at the time and place the choosing or the
final stakeholder the winner of the toss to give the
opposite party ten days notice OF the fighting place.
The contestants confined to 12S pounds and will
have to scale between the hours of Ave r. NJ and ten
r. NJ on the day before the fight. According to the
agreement the contestants will have to be in the ring
between the hours of eight A. M. and ten A. NJ:
either party failing to comply with any Of
the articles of agreement to forfeit the stake
money One hundred dollars a side was yesterday
deposited in the hands OF Frank Queen the temporary
stakeholder The remaining deposits are to be made
follows Tho second deposit of $50 side on the
26th Of November the third, making $3.50 sidc
the 10th of December and the fourth and final deposit
will be made the 7th Of January pt which time the
final stakeholder shall be chosen and the name OF
the unknown disclosed.
Clark is native OF Leeds, England. and has been
resident of Philadelphia for about four years. Hc
tween 154 and 155 pounds. He has figured in several
glove contests, and is considered one Of the most
scientific boxers in the country. The unknown is
probably that Edwards picked up during his
recent tour in England, Bait Mullens, the light
weight champion Of England.
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
ANOTHER SIX DAYS WALK.

BRIDGEPORT, Nov. ~, 1873.
Napoleon Campana, better known as sport started
on six days walk and run ut Hubbeil's Hail on san
day night twelyeo clock with the intention OF beat
ing OIearys time and seeing how many miles be can
make during the six, days. He ran the whole
of the first forty miles without stopping,
making the thirty-ninth mile in Gm. 1ls.
He completed his first fifty miles at Oh. sos.
Monday morning without being crippled or worn.
His first 100 miles mado in 11h. 53s. 1t was his
purpose to make 125 miles In the first twenty-four
hours, which programme he carried out, completing
that distance at quarter of twelve o'clock on Mon
day night Up TO that time he had taken no rest and
minutes. He ran his 125th mile In seven minutes
At On. 30m., Tuesday morning. lie completed his
l50th mile; ut 5h. 32m. p. NJ. of the same day his
2OOth mile At seven O'Clock this "wednesday morn
ing he finished his 250th and at Ah lSm this after
noon, he had made 800 miles, the last mile In the 300
he mudo in in o minutes ana % seconds.
AT oh. 3Om. no had scored jl5 miles and
is in fine condition. Up TO this time he has taken
but sx hours and thirty minutes rest and out of this
time he has slept less than two hours. Canipana il
forty-sx years OF age; no has he'd no training
for this feat, and under these circumstances has
made remarkable time. He says that he viii make
present appearance there is doubt that he
will succeed He appears nearly fresh al
hc did on Monday, and is confident OF beating
OLearys time. At this writing he IL nineteen miles
ahead Of OLeary his third day. There Is great in
terest taken here in this walk, tho hall IL filled to
overnowing and the streets arc lined with people
eagerly Watching him as he passes the windows.
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
BELMONT PARK.

The races commence to-day at Belmont Park. Phils-
delphia at three p NJ. The following the entries
for the several events that will come off,
FIRST RAcE-One mile dash--Fusilade, Finesse
flly, Florence Payne King Bee, Hattie Il. Guy w. l.
Higgins, Montezslna. Lord Zetland and Edwin A.
SECOND RACE-Dash of one mile and q haf.-vcn-
tilator, Manton, Governor Ecptune, Dick Sasser,
Shylock, King Bee Lord Zctland and st. Jsmes
THIRD RAcE-Milc heats.-Hclmsman, Fincsse Ally,
Carrie Mac. Hattie \. Florence Payne. Edwin A and
w. l. Higgins.
FOURTH RAcE-Steeplechase.- e.-Deadhead, Patriot and
Lord Zetland.
Tho following the pools for to-norrows races
at Belmont Park
First race, mile ddsh-Smiths entry, Montezuma
and Fincsse FLY, $50; Higgins. $50; Edwin. $2O.
Florence Payne, SIS; the field lord Zctland Hattie
+, Guy. King Bee and Fusilade). $50.
Second race mile and a half dash-Shylock. $50.
Governor Neptune, $685. the field (vcntilstor Manton
Dick sasser King Bee Lord Zetland, and ST. James,,
$45
Third race mile heats-Hggins, $50; Helmsnlan,
$50; Edwin A. $20 the field (Finesse Ally, Carrie
Mack. Florence Payne, and Hattie F., $25.
Fourth race, steepechase-Dea $40: the
field lord Zctland and patriotl go.
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
CREEDMOOR.

number of gentlemen visited Crcedmoor for the
purpose of taking part in the final competition Of tho
season for the Champion Marksmans Badge, tho
Appleton prize, the National Guardsman's prize
and the Winchester prize. Two OF these matches.
the Appleton and Champion, finally closed; the
others did fill and will be held till next sea-
son. The days shooting the last but one of the
season, which will conclude on the 23d. The matches
were az follows:-
The seventh competition for the Champion Marks
mans Badge shot ut half-past twelve p. NJ, at
200 and 500 yards. The match open to members
OF the N H. A. and N. q. s. N. Y. 1t consisted OF five
shots ut each distance; weapon, Remington military
rife; the prize to become the property Of
that competitor who may win it oftenest
during ths season. Yesterdays competition was the
last Mr. G. III. Eagle led in 1t, but Captain j. L. Price
is the final winner OF the badge, as he it three
times in preceding competitions. The following were
tho best made yestcrday:-C H. Eagle, Al: A.
@. Titus 30; I. Ryan, 81 J. j. Riker 30; j. L. Price.
20; w. j. Douglas, -; w. NJ. Farrow 2S; q. Heizman.
.5.
The eighth competition for the Appleton prize was
open to all shot at 100 and 800 yards: seven
shots and two sighting shots ut each distance. The
prize was to be twice before becoming the prop
crty of the competitor winning it. w. NJ Farrow.
who won il in previous competition, again headed
the list yesterday He therefore becomes final winner
of d copy of the american Encyclopedia" The fol-
lowing the best scores:-W. NJ farrow, 81; H. y.
Rockwell, SO; II. Mcdonnell, "a: II. Fisher. 80: \.
j. Ward, 81; J. W. Todd, 81; ~ DAILY, As; i. H. Hol-
ton
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
SPORTING EVENTS ABROAD.

The Duke Of Hamilton has purchased Start from NJ.
II. Sanford and il IL said tho price 1000
cigns. She and Charon have been turned out of
training.
Sir q. Chctwynd has purchased the Duke of st.
Adams half interest in Lord Give. It is said the
price $500 sovereigns.
Petrarch has taken leave of the turf, and next
he will stand at the Royal Paddocks. Hampton
Court
At the recent Pcsth meeting. October 20 and ~,
Kincsem walked over for the "Ritterprcis' ON the
first day, and ON the second the ''Stutcnpreis''
from the three ycarold Altoona. Kncscm by
neck only, after sharp struggle. bringing her
up to forty 1.-TWO races without suffering defeat.
Kisbcr, the celebrated of Buccanccr. has been
purchased by Lord Iiosebcry and goes to Mcntmorc
next season. together with Lord Lyon and Con-
trovcrsy
Lord Hastings has purchased Hesper, Hackthorpe,
Birdie and Breadth der, together with yearlings
of Captain Mahclrs and they remain in Joseph Can
mons stable
SIr. Moses Taylor has matched Spelling Bee four
years, against Mr.. Shcklctons Gray Devil six years,
for 100 sovs. side to run two miles over the Bal
doyle Course At the winter meeting, January l. the
four yearold to carry II ST. and the other IL st. lb
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
PRAYER FOR YOUNG MEN.

The observance Of the week Of prayer for young
men was continued yesterday in the Union Prcsby-
tcrian Church and in the Young Meas Christian As
sociation rooms. where Mr.. Elder led the devotions
and prayers, and remarks were made touching the
strength of young and the source Of that
strength, even God In Brooklyn Association Hall
Mr.. Needham gave his scrond Bible reading ON pleas
ing God indicating by various Scripture proofs its
identity with walking with God He showed also
how this God pleasing life down to the mis
nutim OF daily life. and how it would cut many pro-
Tossing Christian this standard enforced. Mr..
Necdham gave great offence last winter to Vermont
Yankee. who. without faith in Christ. thought to
please God by giving $1,000 ~ found church in
Bennington. Without knowing the facts Mr.. Need
ham supposed such case, and assured his auditors
that it the poorest investment in that line they
could ilake And to his Brooklyn audience yesterday
he said il would be better to take such gifts and
throw them into the ocean. Tho audiences at all
these places Yesterday were larger than before.
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
GERMAN INFIDELJTY.

Brooklyn. Nov. IL ls7s.
To rng EDITOR rHE HERALD:--
Tie remarks Of NJ. Benjamin &. we.morc. made
before the meeting Of the Young Mems Christian As
sociason. reported In yesterday HERALD seem 10
insinuate that the Germans in thi. country require
the special socitude and prayers Of the faithful.
do not agree with the gentleman when he says, "But
unfortunately there prevailed among them disbelief
IN the Saviour and sacred things. They break the
Sabbath. but they break IL conscicntou-y. because
mrnbcr that the Ccrmans. above all are q tinnkinv
people They cannot be led like sheep by any
preacher OF the Gospel, however fervent and
eloquent he may be. They carefully study the
Scriptures for themselves and don't expound tho
sacred writings according o the mysteries Of theology
but according to the dictates of common sense Docs
anybody doubt that Germany is civilized country?
And yet nobody there thinks IL any harm after
shipping 0od on the Sabbath morning to devote tho
afternoon 90 innocent amlscmrnt aud recreation 1t
IN true tina. 10 certain extent indifference s exhib
itcd toward the multitude OF scots. each cxpound-
ing Christianity from different standpoint. and this
indifference IL crronco,sly taken by Mr. wetmorc for
inndciiy. ~ worship one Cod says the German:
"and IL don't do IL according to tho particular
teachings OF Lnthcr, Calvin or the 1aniuu.. IL IL
nobodys business. Ono cause OF the decline Of
christianity is the losac morals OF tho clergy Why
do preachers not lead such exemplary lives as
to give an cdifying example to tho common herd /?
What beautiful field for tho labors Of missionaries
and the prayers of tho Young Mon Christian Asso
ciation! Mr.. Wctnoro admits that the Germans are
pcacoable home loving and law abiding people, and
make excellent citizens Now, IL the nhdclity which,
according to Mr.. Wctmorc, exists among them pro-
duccs such admirable results tho more we can get OF
10 the better IL will be for this country. admit that
the Germans are far from being saints. and many Of
more that in my own benightcd way will in this
week Of prayer offer mp my humble plesnQs 10 Him.
our common Maker, to make those misguided Ger
mans good and the members of the Young Mems
ONE OF THE WICKED GERMANS
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
II is this. Bauer and Mclaughlin. some time ago.

II is this. Bauer and Mclaughlin. some time ago.
conterdea in mixed wrestling match which re-
suited very enthusiastically Now. will back Bauer
against either Mclaughlin. McAIahon Owens in a
mixed wrestling matcl---that is fall Graco-
Roman style, one collar and elbow and catchas
cath-can. Or will back Bauer against Miller in any
kind Of wrestling provided that the former will put
himself in the hands of trainer whom win select
as do not propose to throw away my money on an
unframed man.
shall be in New York on Thursday, and win meet
Bauer at the Office OF the New York Sportsman be-
pepared to put up a forfeit against all comers.
HAN. BROCK. No. 10 Bowdoin square
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
RACKETS.

There were two good matches at American rackets
played at Hicks court. Hudson street. Hoboken yes
terday afternoon. The first single handed con
test between Alderman Dwyer and Nat. Hicks, and
the second four-handed tussle between John c.
O'Sullvan and Joseph Benson side aud
Thomas Curry and Alderman Dwyer the other.
The first match for tho best two in three games,
and resulted as follows:-
Hicks. ...........................2 II II 21-59
The four-handcd match for the best three in
five aalnes and resulted as follows
O'Sulvan and Benson...... 10 16 81 1916
Curry ana Dwyer. u 81 l6 M-79
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
SEVENTH REGIMENT ARMoRY.

New YoRK, Nov. ~, 1873.
Col ExNoSs CLARK. Seventh regiment. N.G.s.SY.:-
learn by your letter to the press of yesterday that
Z viii require 100000 TO complete tho armory
Of the regiment at Sixty-sxth and sixty-sevcnth
streets and Park and Lexington avenues, and wiNe
my fund for such purposes is almost exhausted by
the extraordinary calls of the I feel that the
seventh regiment has claim me citizen
and property holder of New York. not only for what
has done In the past but for what it may be called
upon to do In the future. and therefore most cheer
fully send you check for another $500 Yours truly.
ROYAL PHELPS.
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
PREACHING TO SAILORS.

Dr. William NJ Taylor, Of the broadway Taber-
naclc made address last night to the Sailors in the
Sailors Hall at the cob dock. in the Navy Yard The
occasion the ordinary weekly religious service.
and WIS the first Of series at which addresses will
he delivered by some prominent New York clergy
men. There were present last evening about two
hundred and fifty sailors from the Colorado and Wy
oming. and also Commodore Nicholson and Com
Jnsndtr wiltse. with aumber OF ladies and gentle
men from Brooklyn and New York The address was
ala admoniton to those present to live in accordance
with the requirements OF Christian life. Dr. Taylor
gave number OF very apt illustrations and held his
nudiencc in close aud earncst attcntion.
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
MuRpHY's MEETINGS.

The MONDAY meeting Of the Murphy total abst-
people yesterday in the Seventh street church.
near Third avenue was more largely attended than
any previous The pressure of the crowd WAS so
great that a room adjoining the vestrv, where the
Monday meetings are held had to be thrown open,
and it at time thought it would DO necessary
to adjourn to the main body of the church in
order to accommodate the throng Mr.. Murphy
personally led the exercises, which, in the
daytime are mostly devoted to prayerful re-
Elections, tho relation Of personal experiences. and
to hymn singing. The heavier work of speech
making is left for the evening. As usual Mr. Murphy
opened the meeting by reading portion Of the
Scriptures and prayed that the presence Of God and
His love should fill the hearts of all present Bishop
Peck prayed for general temperance revival all
the city. Brief prayers were made by Mr. Mobiles, of
New Jersey: lev. DR.. King, Rev. Mr.. Osborne and
others. Experiences being In order a number OF re-
claimed men told the story OF their downfall and Of
tho bondage they had been held in under the inhl
ence of the rum fiend Mrs. Wilson Gang
several touching solos. One OF them, called "The
Trundle Bed" relating some Of her own early ex-
pericncc. having but recently lost her mother, was
sung with such pathos as to cause tho eyes of her
auditors 10 be s,fused with tears. These nooftidc
revvals growing IN popularity and soon ~ the
public generally ascertain where they arc being held
there In no doubt they will attract increasing
audiences from day to day.
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
AIMS PROPHECY.

s'oh, don't punish mel said aged Ann Burns yes
tcrday to the Tfiy-scvcnth street Court magistrate.
"And why not r. M.
'Tve got the rhcumatics. Your Honor. and the
dropsy and liver complaint and touch Of con-
sumption. I'll not last long"
guess youl come out ell right st the end Of thrsr
months"
what Did hear you say three months on.
butts dead Ill be when step out Or the place."
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
NO TIDINGs OF THE LUDWIG.

Inc Rotterdam steamship Ludwig which left tho
company's piers about six weeks ago. has not yet
been heard from, although the usual time for her
trip is not than ten days. The steamer carried
passengers and hercargo consisted of provisions
and merchandise. At the docks In Jersey city the
officials state that somo OF the machinery probably
broke down after the vessel was n low days ont and
having sufficient provisions on board, the coptain
would not put back for REPAIRS but kept the steamer
on her course. :
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
GAME BETWEEN YALE AND TRINITY AT HART

GAME BETWEEN YALE AND TRINITY AT HART
FORD-YALE THE WINNERS
GBy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
New HAVEN, Nov. 13, 1878.
The second football game between Yale and Trinity
occurred at Hartford this afternoon and wit
messed by small crowd only. The Yale team COM
prised Messrs Hull, Harding. Lamb, King. Crouch.
Farwel, Moorhead, Camp, Watson, Thomson, Brown,
Peters, Nixon. Lyman and Badger Trinity played
the same team that appeared, here Friday,
sisted by Messrs HILL Miller. Wilson and Fuller OF
Yale. The game all onesided and resulted in q
Of three goals and five touchdowns for Yale to
nothing for Trinity.
Goals were made by Mr.. Camp, who scored two, and
by Peters. Touchdowns were by Messrs. Moorhcad,
Lamb. Farwell and Harding, the latter making two.
The next game by Yale will be with Amherst next
Saturday, and week from Saturday they will play
Harvard at Cambridge. The game with Princeton
will be played Thanksgiving Day.
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
THE EIGHTH AVENUE ROBBERY.

James Flood, alias skinny" aged nineteen. OF
No. COS West Fiftysccond street, and James Robin.
son. alias Fashion aged eighteen, of No. S44 Elev-
onth avenue were arrasncd and rculandcd for exami
nation In the Fityscvcnth Street Court yesterday.
the charge of robbng Adolph Bcrahards jcwclry
store, No. J34 Eighth avenue on the 9th inst Oh-
Richards and Huriburt, Of the Twenty second
Robinson was walking on the avenue near his house
The New York herald., 1878-11-14

and Flood was founi in dance house. but
broke from the officer by slipping ont Of his coat He
was rseaptured near the North River Mr. Bernhard
made affidavit tat on tn, 9Th inst. the prisoners and
another person were block away from his tore
through the show window, and he recognized Flood
as the young who thrust his hands through the
hole in the window and stole nine gold watches, six
gold rings. one gold chain and four pairs Of gold
sleeve buttons, valued at 500.
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
THE BRooKLyS CANVASS.

The Kings County Board Of Canvassers resumed
their labors yesterday forenoon. The Supervisors
Chamber, in which the count conducted. was
throngcd by an eager asscmbagc Of politicians. Tho
votes of the Second, Third Fourth. Fifth and Sixth
wards were canvassed and several district returns
were sent back for clerical corrections. There were
changes ct any importance made ia the result as
previously announced. The Board will resume their
laborS to-day.
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
VERDICT AGAINST 4 SALOON KEEPER.

Mrs. Emily Sec, Of Tarrytown, few days ago in
stituted a suit against James +. McCarty, liquor
dealer OF that village under the Civil Damage act for
loss Of support and personal maltreatmcnt by her
husband David See. Mrs. See was represented by
Mr. Griffin, who showed by evidence that the com
plainants husband was shoemaker, frcquented the
defendants saloon, sQuandered his time and means
there went home drunk and abused and beat his wife,
in one instance knocking her down. The jury gave
her s5 damages,
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
RACING IN ALABAMA.

EuFAULA, Ala, Nov. 13, 1873.
There three entries for to-days trottng race
Billy King, Kate r. and Lizzie. Billy King won three
straight heats in 2:45 2:A1 and 2:A4.
The entries for the running Whirlwind
and Blackhawk. Whirlwind won in :53it
There was fair attendance of spectators.
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
THE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

BosroS Nov. IL, 1878.
To THE FprroR or THE HEnALD:-
Seeing that Mclaughlin has again taken the field
there Is project that would like to see worked out
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
FOOTBALL.

The football match between the University of Penn
sylvania and Columbia College will take place the
cricket grounds at Hoboken. Saturday the 10th. in
stead Of at Philadelphia. There will be fifteen
side and game is to be called at about quarter to
three