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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-05-17
WASHINGTON LETTER.
WASHINGTON, D. C., !
April 30, 70. !

There was q contest between the
friends of VIM. Il Chandler and the
friends of Geo. c. Gorham as to which
of those gentlemen should be Score
tary Of tho Republican Congressional
Campaign Committee. Both we're stall
warts and both had had experience 10
tho position. But for some reason. j.
probably because bis Florida work OF
1876 was 30 effective IN securing tho
electoral vote ofthat State for Hayes
after the people had decided for Tilden
Mr., Chandler was elected. He will in
O great measure manage the campaign
of 1880.
The Senate Judiciary Committee
has done an excellent thing in refusing
to recommend the confirmation OF Da'
id T, Corbin as Judge OF a Federal
Court Aside from the fact that moth
ipp has shown him to DO fit tor the
place, no is the known associate OF
disreputable people Of South Carolina
and he grossly insulted the Senate al
the time he withdrew from bis cor
test with Butler for seat in that body
One by one. the unworthy men who
ruled and plundered in the South al
ter tho war was over are found out
aud given their deserts.
There is tribulation among Presiden'
tial aspirants in the Republican party
1t comes from the alleged intrigues Of
Ssc'y Sherman in the South. There is,
no doubt this foxy old politician has
of late felt increased confidence in bis
chances for nomination. With the
iuvinciblc conceit Of all the Shermans
he has always believed that his nomin.
alton was equivalent 10 an election.
REX,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-05-17
LeciSlm lure Ke.convencd cd,

Gov. Roberts has issued his procla.
nation reconveuiug the Legislature on
the 10Th of June. He specifies twenty
nine subjects to which he proposes to
rcstricttheir attention, besides, as
he modestlyadds, other subjects
TO which the attention Of the
Legislature may be called during
its present session by mes
snCes from the chief executive of the
State" 1t it difficult to predict the
result, but we doubt if the Legislature
and Governor will be found any nearer
toccthcr than they were before.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-05-17
Gov. Roberts is alone responsible for

Gov. Roberts is alone responsible for
an extra session of the legislature.
This action Of the governor will cost
the people Of Texas si5.Oeo RatSer
a NOR start for q new governor. The
old Aleade may deem himself above
be lau-and we are Inclined to think
;hi. is his theory Of governa eni-and
hence his repudiatiOn dogma. but h
will have no following Of the genuine
democrats Of tbs stsie.-GiEsi:e.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-05-17
uut-zsrrosiiuE Iirrod.

\ ,reat writer u The times tha;
tried mems souls" speaking OF the
course of England toward America in
l116. said:
America was young. and, compared
with other countries, innocent. None
tuta HerOd OF uncommon mslice
would have made war on infancy and
innocence.
We will not apply the above to Coy.
Roberts, bu; his veto Of tie public
school appropriation Spontaneously
brought tee above pssssgc 20 eus rec
cl.ec.,ca,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-05-17
the ground

THE ircuham Banner very correct
" says: Gov. Roberts. by his oppo-
sition to the public schools, places him
self in opposition to the platform mp
on which be was elected. For this
the democratic party is not and should
not be held responsible"
But the trouble is that the party
will bs apt to be held responsible all
the SANG.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-05-17
PUBLIC SALE OF LANDS FOR N0"sA''
MENT OF TAxEs.-ls7s'
STATE OF TExAs-couHTY OF HAYS

=. ,hs seventh day Of May, 1879 Ola, 10 Sus for
90 r,tus Of the Rolls o. Hsys oo.my
,bs levy upon and se ,ss owners
tae ,bs following list, aud land, assessed " a
for , ;,d as:s hs :s. on
"'"' '' THIRD DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 1879,
=, Public ou,ery tn. highest bidder ,Ur
door Il sI s ,Sxp R..s
nOos s ..d Tax together with all costa that o'
~ n. 40 HEREAFTER secrue thereon.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-05-17
~, AtSvEll'i'is FRS.

THE FREE PRESS Is leading newspaper ana
.txs,,,,ina medium, aud has til. BEST once os'
,~rsu The Colorado aud San Antonio tNen'
Cireulutr, a,so generally, both south aud s",in.
i,v. oauet. devoted 10 tmuigration ana tns
dsvsiopmen. and progres. Of the country. J9nsr;
Soatsu Democratic IN politics: Only Asd onciaa
,sner Of the county. San Marcos. the county
ssrt. il a growing town Of some 10Y inhaonsu,s
5000 on the great highway and Stage Ioun
s,om Austin, via San Antonio 70 Mexico. on 'ne
,,ns Of Tho International Railroad which has oesn
COMPLETED TO Austin, the capital OF 'hs stste, on
iy thirty miles distant, aud II IL cophdenty 81,
yeipstst will soon be extended TO shis place
u noted Tor Us religious and edueatiohaI gn.'
l.sss, ami o. the center Of fine country aou "a.
csllsn, community; slso for the celebra'en spun
Sslg q mile above, which boil up from 'ne oo~s
Of tho earth a. tho foot Of the mountainH. :ormos
hs San Marcos liver, and constituting q onse
great ustur ii curiosity and an insxbasho's ~A's'
'XSv.r,,s,ou sesnts, and advsstisers generally
,,,nn. hout Tie country. will be apt to reeogei.e
in m. propristor Of tho rssu Pn.ss ons WIN
whom. a. q newspaper publisher OF Eastern ln-
diana during fourteen yean,,irom Seps , nsJ
lsss 10 December ls73.-they have prooAoiy nau
bn,iness transactions. to which he can point tueh
viii pleasure a. the best evidence OF bis rsspon'
sibiIiiy and modo Of doing business.
GSSsc table Of advertising rates on hrst page
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-05-17
ESTRAY NOTICE:

DaLr. TICKETS h,ress-siy prtsted O. tAsri
0sst.es, a. The FEE PRESS oFFfcE.
Sharp County record., 1879-09-11
CHRISTIAN DUTY.

To industry in working out
our salvation we have the most
pressing motives. The shortnesS
and uncertainty Of life warns US
not to neglect it; for SINCE upon
our present behavior depends
our future state; since the days
of man are few-few according
to the course Of nature, and often
made fewer by a thousand un-
foreseen accidents, it behooves
us TO lose no time, but to set
about our duty instantly, to-day,
whilst it is called to-day.
The reward set before us eX-
cites us to it. We think it rea-
sonable to labor for conveR-
fences which are temporal, that
is, uncertain and transitory; and
this industry is commendable.
Much more should we exert our
utmost care and diligence in
securing to ourselves riches un-
changeable and eternal.
Gratitude moves us to ito
serve him with all our power
who has done so much for us,
with whose benefits we are en-
closed, and by whose admoni-
tons we are addressed.
The punishment allotted to
the idle and wicked servant
calls us to ito think no labor
too great by which we may
avoid the miseries Of spiritual
poverty.
Our present interest invites
us to ito be most industrious
in pursuing the welfare Of our
sonl, which will procure us
peace Of mind, and the blessing
of God even upon our worldly
undertakings; whilst a neglect
Of our duty to Him will be at
tended with fear and remOrse,
and give us an uneaSinesS
which outward circumstances,
however fourishing, will not be
able to compose.-Ex:
Sharp County record., 1879-09-11
BE SHORT,

Long visits, long stories, long
essays, long eXhortations and
long prayers seldom profit those
who have to do with them. Life
is short. Time is short. Moments
are precious. Learn to condense,
abridge and intensity. We can
bear things that are dull, if they
are only short. We can endure
many an ache and i'll if it is
over soon, while even pleasure
grows insipid, and pain intoler-
able, if they are protracted be-
yond the limits Of reason and
convenience. Learn to be short.
Lop off branches; stick to the
plain fact in your case. If you
pray, ask for what you think
YOU will receive, and get through.
If you speak, tell your message
and hold your peace; boil down
two sentences into one, and
three words into two. Always,
when practicable, avoid lengthi-
ness-learn to be short.-EX.
Sharp County record., 1879-09-11
BATESVILLE, ARK.

Will insure woolen, -four and
saw mills, cotton gins, store
houses and stock, dwellings,
barns, &C., in none but first-class
companies. Capital represent
ed, S8,OOO,OOQ.
I am also agent for Capt. A.
B. Smiths line of steamers,
warehouse and elevator. Will
receive and forward all consign-
ments, giving through bills of
lading on receipt Of goods. No
charge for storing or forwarding
goods consigned to Capt. Smith
or myself.
I am also agent for all kinds
agricultural implements, thresn-
ers, gin stands, horse powers,
steam engines, &c. Circulars
with price lists furnished on
appncatlOn.
All purchases in this place,
for merchants residing at a dis
tance, will be promptly attended
to, and to best advantage.
Being a resident Of BatesVille
for 20 years, | ain known to
most Of you. To those who l am
not, I refer to Messrs. Butler q
Neill or other prominent men
of this town and county. Cor
respondence solicited.
Office at warehouse and ele
vator, foot of Spring street.
Residence on Boswell street.
Sharp County record., 1879-09-11
GOSSIP AND ISLANDER.


One Of the great sins of the
day, the one which is doing the
most mischief, and unconscious
ly gets the support Of the best
and most conscientious people
in the community, is the sin of
gossip about persons, from
which deadly SANDER is only a
little step. The evil has as
sumed such a form and such
magnitude, through the medi-
umShip of that portion Of the
daily press which lends itself to
its dissemination, that it calls
fol united action, in order that
it may be put down by strong
and intelligent public opinion.
Indulgence in gossip, is like
indulgence in Intoxicating
drinks. There is no happy me-
dium, which it is safe to adopt;
the line never can be drawn at
the point where drinking or
talking can be safely done, with
in certain healthful and legiti-
mate limits. No halfway meas
ures will do. Good women every
where should frown down all
the beginnings Of personal dis
cussion, personal criticism, per-
sonal censure. There are plenty
of things to talk about that are
much more interesting, much
more instructive, as subjects of
conversation, than people. If
we must criticise persons, or
discuss them in any way, eX-
cepting that of praise, let it be
in their presence, when they
have an opportunity for defense,
or at least, of explanation.
Judgment Of one another must
always and necessarily be one
sided and incomplete. We can
not know the springs Of action
or the motives which impel to
the performance of many actions.
Our simple duty is to let those
actions and their results speak
for themselves, and neither sup
ply motives which do not exist,
nor add our condemnation to
the difficulties, which, quite un-
known to us, may obstruct a
pathway, and render the burden
Of life still heavier than it was
before.-EX.
Sharp County record., 1879-09-11
GIVE HIM A. TRADE.

~ L! 4llAh - AIPAA AAifA+'
If education is the great buck
Ter and shield Of liberty, well
developed industry is equally
the bqckler and shield of indi-
vidual independence. AS an un-
falling source through life, give
your son, equal with good edu-
cation, a good, honest trade.
Better any trade than none,
though there is ample field for
the adoption Of every inolina-
tiOn in this respect. Learned
professions are speculative EN-,
ployments, and may fail a man,
but an honest handicraft trade
seldom or never, if its possessOr
choose to use it. Let him feel,
too, that honest labor crafts are
honorable and noble. The men
of trades, the real creators of
what is most essential to the
necessities of mankind, cannot
be dispensed with, They, above
all others, in whatever repute
they have been held by their
most fastidious fellows, must
work at the oar Of human pro-
gress, or all is lost. But few
brown-handed tradesmen think
Of this, or appreciate the real
power and position they com
pass, Give your son q trade,
no matter what fortune he may
have or is likely to inherit.
With this he can always be in
dependent.
A young man who commences
his life with not liking his bust
ness has no very promising
prospect before him. Let such
a one believe himself to be un-
der the influence Of an ''evil
eye" and set about releasing
himself at once by a reSolute
refusal to retain any thoughts
but such as appertain to duty
clearly before him, and how to
do it well and honestly. 1t is
a great mistake to be prepos-
Sessed with fanciful advantages
TO be derived from any other
calling than the one which cir
cumstances have combined to
impose, as an introduction to
the busy responsibilities Of
manhood. How many have
made shipwreck Of the fairest
hopes by feebly giving way to
the illusion of being meant for
better things than keeping shop.
TO be above ones business is a
mean pride that has its origin
in Incidence, betokens a dishon-
orable career and an end in
bankruptcy, if not in something
Worse.-EX.
Sharp County record., 1879-09-11

Christian love cannot be cult
waited or even destroyed in our
hearts, but by the power of the
Holy Spirit. We may as well
try to pull up by the roots the
oak of a century's growth, or
overturn q mountain by our own
strength, as to eradicate the vice
of envy from our own hearts,
without the aid of Gods own
spirit; that aid is promised to
fervent prayer, and if we have
if not the fault is our own.
Sharp County record., 1879-09-11

Make your life so that there
will always be a heaven around
you.
Faith that asks no questions
kills the soul and STILES the
intellect.
No one will dare maintain
that it is better to do injustice
than to bear it.
Sharp County record., 1879-09-11

Divine guidance is shown
hen our vessel, tempest tossed,
IS steadily on.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-31
Fire in Paradise Valley.

The barn of s. b. P. Pierce, near the
Silver State Touring mills in Paradise
Valley. Was burned to the ground yes
terday morning. Some fifty tons of
hay. six horses ard six COWS were also
burned. One span of the horses were
worth at least 5000. This is a severe
loss to Mr., Pierce. who has been quite
i'll for some time past. How the FIRE
originated is not known.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-31
Mendin1 Our Nays.

Road Supervisor Gramm is engaged
In repairing the levee leading to the
Humboldt bridge. This causeway is in
dilapidated condition aud badly in
need of repairs. 1t has become 80 mar
row by reason of the earth aud gravel
crumbiing off the sides aud rolling
down to the level of the river bottom,
that there is danger Of the heavy
wagons which cross it daily being up
set. 1t is also probable that in the
event of high water ne1s spring parts
of it would be submerged and washed
away unless it is secured By being made
wider and stronger this winter. There
is no money in the road fund of this
district. and the Road Supervisor is ex-
pending his own money in making re-
pairs that are absolutely necessary for
the safety of teams. The bridge is
county property and is of great benefit,
not only to the people of Winnemucca,
but settlers in Paradise Valley and
Northern Humboldt in general, and if
the county cannot keep the bridge and
the levees leading to it in passable con-
dition. it had better be leased to some
body who will agree to keep it in good
order for the privilege of charging those
who travel over it q moderate toll. A
good crossing over the HnmboIdt at
this point is an absolute necessity at ell
seasons of the year. and means should
be devised. by special tax or otherwise.
to keep the bridge aud levees in good
order at all times.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-31
A Gentle Hint.

10 our sty le of climate, with its sud-
den cbtuges of temperltore.- ain.
wind aud suushlue of,en inie, Mingled
IN a single day.--it is DO Wonder That
our chiiureu, friends aud relatives are
SO frequeutiy taken from Us by
neglected. colds, half the deaths re-
sulting directly from this cause. A
bottle of Boshee's German Syrup kept
about your hone for Immediate use
will prevent sedous sickness, large
Doctors bill. and perhaps death. by the
use OF three or foar doses. For curing
consumption. hemorrna9es. pneumo
MIA. severe coughs, oroop or auy dis.
ease of the throat or lungs. its success
is simply wonderful, as yoar dl aSgist
will tell you, German Syrup IS now
sold in every TOM and village on this
continent. sample bottles for trial
lVc; regular size. 75c. j, 0e ~
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-31
To The Public.

UYHEREAS at regular meeting of the.
w Board Of County Commissioners. it ap-.
pearing to the satisfaction of the Board that
more than FIVE freeholders of Lake Road Dis.
trict. interested therein, have petitioned this
Board to construct wooden bridge across the
humboldt river in Lake lad District, Hum
boldt county, Nevada. at Muttlebery's, at or
near point where the Humboldt river inter-,
sects the Township lines between Townships
26 and 81. n. of r. 81 E., Mt. Diablo meridi IN,
and it also appearing that said bridge will
more than Sl0l, it is ordered that legal
n tice OF the application upon said petition
be given by the Clerk, according to Sec. 4,
Page 80, Statutes Nevada, 1877.
Notice is therefore given that on wednes-
day, February 18th, 1879, at the hour of IL
O'Clock A. NJ. Of said day, at the Clerks office,
in said county. id Board of County Commits
sioners will meet as aforesaid to heal appli-
cation on said petition. and Witnesses will be
heard an exarnined touching said applica-
tion, aud the will then ana there be-
determined.
BY orderof the Board of commissioners.
M @MWs j.. h. JOB, Clerk.
Winnemucca, January rs, 1s79-2S.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-31
Judgment Affirmed.

The Clerk OF the District Court re-.
ceived remittitor yesterday from the
Supreme Court in the case of w. E.
Terry ct al, respondents. VS.. George G..
Berry ct al, appellants. affirming the
judgment of the District Court. The
case involved the title to the Humboldt
reduction works and the lands adjoin-
ing. The opinion VAS written by Chief
Justice Hawley, Judge Beatty concur
ring. Judge Leonard, having been of
counsel in the case IN its early sta ges,
took no part in determining the ques-
tions on which it was appealed to the
Supreme Oonrt
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-31

The clergym men of st. Louis have had
their eyes opened to the danger of
marrying couples, by the conviction of
the Rev. j A. Wilson of uniting an
under aged couple. He was fined $500
The clergy have held meeting, and
appealed to the Missouri Legislature
for new law on the subject. They &c.
sire the requirement of licenses, on
presentation of which to clergymen the
couples may be legally regarded as
proper persons to tie. The present
statute forbids the marrying of anybody
under certain age without the consent
of parents or guardians. but leaves the
clergyman to find out the age of the
applicants as best he can.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-31

THE R~D DEER CASE.
Some Interesting Points Involved In
the suit.

The Red Deer mining case. men
toned yesterday in the SILVER STATE.
involves some law points of great inter.
est to miners The facts are as folio VS. !:
The plaintiffs aud defendants own 800
linear feet OF the Red Deer mine 10
Mount Rose District. Plaintiffs own
aboat one third and defendants about
two. thirds of the mine. Defendants
having a majority of the feet, leased the
whole mice to Cha he's Briggs, one of
themselves. for five months from the
7th of December last Under the terms
of the lease Briggs was to have all the
ore taken out of the mine for three
months from its date. and two thirds of
the ore which he might take out after
that time until the lease expired.
Plaintiffs, who are a minority of the
owners of the mine, aud not parties to
the contract. sue to restrain defendants
from removing ore from the mine, or
that a receiver be appointed The
hearing of application for an injunction
or the appointment of receiver com
menced on Wednesday before Judge
Bonnifield, aud is not yet ended. The
defendants claim that as they have q
controlling Interest 10 the mine they
can work 1t or lease it without the con.
sent of the plaintiffs. who are ia the
minority. Que of the legal questions
involved in the case is, whether the
owners of a majority of the feet ia a
| mine not incorporated can extract ore
from the niue and dispose of it as they
may see fit, without the consent of the
other CO owners.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-31

A sUBrERRANEAN forest of oaks has
been discovered 10 Germany in valley
watsred by the river Fulds. Dr..
Msesta. a Government geologIst, who
made the discovery during an official
exploration. prononnces the trees to be
OF enormous size, and to date back
IN their origin to remote period.
They are entirely buried beneath the
surface of the valley, but several
hundred of the outermost trunks that
border on the banks of the Fulda have
been laid bare by the gradually en-
croaching current of the stream. The
wood has acq aired deep black color.
and has become exceedingly hard.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-31
Deed RecniYea.

Messrs. Naramore, Stanton aud
Germ ain, trustees of Hose Company
No. 1. have received deed for lot be.
tween the SILVER STATE Office and Gen.
tennial Hall, on which he Firemen in
tend to build hose house. Through
the kindness of d. H. Ell ,skell. Town.
site agent, the Company did not have
to pay more than one-fourth the usual
price for the lot.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-31

The Carson Tribune says: Ex.State
Treasurer Schooling. having sold his
property in Carson, and paid up all his
bills. left on Saturday evening with his
household gods and goods for his new
home at Reno where he will carry on
the mercantile business with J. G. Ha
german. A good aud honest pair are
they. Friend Jerry leaves Carson car
ryiDg with him the esteem of every
resident. He has proven himself a
competent and honest officer. and we
do not know of an enemv he has made
during residence of eight years at the
Capital.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-31

As the Supreme Court has at last de-
cided the case involving the title to the
Humboldt Reduction Works. there is a
probability of their being repaired and
put IN running order Immediately.
The writer has jearned from Judge
Marshall, of Reno. that Terry. Friend
& Doane. the firm in whose favor the
case has been decided, will dispose of
the property or put it in condition to
reduce ore forthwith.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-31
Proposals Wanted.

g EALED proposals for iasuring the County
- Courthouse at Winnemlcca, Nevada, for
the sum Of 81 1000 will be received by the
Board OF County Commissioners of Humboldt
county Nevada, up to ~ o'clock M. of Monday.
the It'll day of April, A. ID. 1879. Proposals
should state name of insur nee company,
name of agent at Winnemucca, ii any, rate of
insurance per snnum, and contain such other
Information ss will enab the Board to fully
determine he terms and character Of the bid
The Board reserves the right to reject any
and all bids. tf} Hf AH
BY order of the Board, ~
'' j. Fl. JOB, Clerk
Winnemucca, January 25, 1879 ja2e-3Od
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-01-31

The Salt Lake Tribune reports the
sale of one half of the Great Horn mine
in Frisco District. Usah. to Jay Cook,
of Philadelphia. for 50, 100000. 1t is
the purpose of the owners to stock the
mine for $4,000. 900, and the actual
net amount of ore 10 sight is SIS. 900.
900. which the Tribune says is unpar-
alleled in the history of any mining
enterprise ia the world. The most re-
markable circumstance connected with
this extraordinary mine is that there
are DOLLY ADO. 600 shares. aud that they
are offered sor sale at $l2 so per share
But Jay Cook always was u philauthro-
pist and pcobably that accounts for his
offeriog shares 10 mine for one third
of the value of the ore in sight. lt