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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-07-08

The Fourth of July was generally
celebrated throughout the Union. North
South, East and West We'd with each
other in honoring the event Which it
commentaries Sectionalism was for
gotten, except by few political dema-
gogues, and all parties, and factions
united for the time in celebrating the
Anniversary of the day on which the
the American Colonies declared their
independence. In these days, when
parties are divided on the question of
military interference at the polls, and
the Executive is freely exercising the
the veto power, reference to the follow
ing paragraphs from the Declaration of
Independence may not be inappropri-
ate.
He-the King-has refused his as
sent to laws the most wholesome and
necessary for the public good.
lie has kept among us, in time OF
peace, standing armies, without the
consent of our legislature.
He has affected torender the military
independent of and superior to the civil
psWer. u"
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-07-08

Our people. should not forget when
they go to the city to call on Uncle
Harris. We hear of a'great many peo-
pie being victimized in numerous dens
in San Francisco, that call themselves
by different names-such as Uncle's,
and Uncle this and that. Our citizens
should be sure and take little pains,
and see that when purchasing, that
they read the name of Uncle Harris on
the window and in the store, No. 22l
kearny street, between Bush and SUIT
ter.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-07-08

The Hartford Courant has the fol-
lowing: James Mars, colored, aged 81
years, of Norfolk, was visiting in Win
stead recently, when he encountered
Mr.. Elizur y. Munger, of Dundee,
Mich, whom he had not seen for forty
six years. Mars is probably the only
man living who was born and sold into
slavery in Connecticut. The father of
Mr.. Munger purchased Mars when he
was a child. When he was ten years
old the institution of slavery died out
in the State.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-07-08
SHERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue OF an execution. issued out Of the
District Court Of the Fourth Judicial District
in and for the. county Of Humboldt, State u
Nevada oasthe 18th day Of June, A. ID. 1879,
and to me directed and delivered, for a
Judgment recovered in said Court, on
the 3lst day Of May, A. d. 1879, in favor
OF Peter West, plaintiff, and against Fred H.
Reed, defendant, for the sum Of S474 %
with interest on the same at the rate Of two per
cent. per month from goth day OF Nav 1878
which judgment has been assigned TO F. D.
Kelley, together with costs and disburse-
ments, amounting TO the sum OF one hundred
and eleven dollars. ard accrutng costs have on
this, the LIST day Of July, A. u. ls7o, levied ON
and taken in execution tbs following described
property, % wit:
The northeast quarter Of section twenty.
two, In Township No u, North OF Range 81
east Mount 0iablo base and meridian, also the
frame one-story house situated therean. near
Lovelock Station, Humboldt coun Y, Nevada
Notice is hereby given, that on
SATURDAY, the 2sth day Of July, A. D. 1879,
Between the hours Of o o'clock In the morning
and o cioek in the afternoon viz: at, 2 O'Clock
2 NJ, In front Of the Courthouse. ia ths town ~
WinneInucca Humboldt County, Nevada | will
sell, at public auctio,L all the right, title and
interest OF said defendant Fred. H. Reed, OF, In
and to the above described property, TO the
highest bidder for cash. 70 satisfy said execution
costs and accruing costs.
g. M MILLER,
Sheriff of Humboldt County, Nevada
u,, BY A. DAVIDSON, Deputy.
Winnetniicea, July 2. A. ID. 1879
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-07-08
A CARD.

PARADISE, NEv., July |, 1879.
To THE PUBLIei--on the night of May 4tb,
1879, this community was thrown into the wild
est confusion. 7. X. West was shot and NOR
tally wounded by Charles W. Hymer. Lynch
law was freely discussed, the undersigned conn-
selling stay OF proceedings until the physician
should report upon the condition Of the wound
ed man. In the meantime, the Deputy Sheriff
took the prisoner 10 Winnemucea and there
lodged him in Jail to await the action of the
proper authorities in such cases.
Several times have been requested by the
prisoner to call and see him, which, on a num-
Der of times have done. Several warm and
dear friends have demonstrated with me, stating
that my acts were looked upon with suspicion
in other words, that G. w 0'Neal and myself
were sparing no pains to secure legal advice,
and that we were determined to stand by C. w.
Hymers act as if it were justifiable. This is all
wrong. | solemnly certify that such. a compact
has never been mentioned or limited between
G.. w. O'Neal and myself. The act was con-
dcnned by me at the time of the occurrence. |
simply do not believe in mob law, and at that
time denounced those who were in favor OF
hanging Hymer, until we, as a community,
knew that West was fatally hurt.
EsEs p. ToRREY.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-07-08
TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS.

| III 10 Sdltt Jlldb viz hheNA~ Wv
Solovieff with the pistol with which he
attempted to shoot she Car has been
! sentenced to DEATH.
Lamar, who has Just returned to
Washington from. Mississippi, is sur
prised at the. extent of the negro
exodus and prospects for the future.
He says the colored people are unduly
excited by northern agents.
A correspondent draws gloomy
picture of the state of Russia owing to
the Nihihsts, the failure of crops and
ravages of the corn beetle. Fifty
thousand roubles have been appropri-
ated to exterminate the beetles.
1t is rumored that the German Gov
eminent will grant amnesty to a con-
siderable number OF Catholic priests
punished under the Falk laws, and par
don all banished or deposed bishops,
and permit them to return to their
sees.
Two Piute Indians made their advent
at Platt's Hall, San Francisco, Sunday,
as pedestrians. They gave an interest
ing exhibition of Indian speed, astonish-
ing the spectators by their swiftness
and endurance. Tomorrow they, will
run 25-naile race in the Pavilion.
The Chinese have retaken kashgar.
A portion of the Musselman population
fled, but many people were nrassacred,
and large body of citizens are shut up
in the citidel. Inhabitants of kuldja
have determined to fly if the town and
province is restored to China by the
Russians.
The agreement was signed Saturday
on behalf of the original promoters of
the Panama Canal scheme, vesting their
rights in De Lesseps as representative
of the future shareholders of the Inter
Ocean Canal Company. Subscriptions
for f75O,O00 in twenty pound shares
will be opened in London, Paris,
Frankfort and New York simultaneous
ly in about forty days.
Justice Field. of the United States
Supreme Court, yesterday in the Cir
cult Court at San Francisco. decided
case Involving the validity OF the So
called ''qaeue ordinance, which pro-
vldes for cutting off the queues OF
Cinnamon when sent to the County
Jail The Court decided that the ordi-
nance was special legislation: of a,
character prohibited by the Fourteenth
Amendment to the Constitution of the
United States, and consequently in
valid Judge Sawyer, of the Circuit
Court, concurred in the decision
A permanent organization of the
Astoria and Winnemucca Railroad Com
pany was effected in Astoria Saturday.
At a meeting, which was a most en-
thusiastic one, the following named
were elected Directors: C. Linenweber,
w. D. Hare, Colonel James Taylor,
T. Bailey, J. H. d. Gray, James w.
Welch, j. o. A Bowlby. At a meet
ing OF the Directors held yesterday the
officers were elected, as follows: c.
Leinenweber, President; j.. o. A
Bowlby, Vice President; f. f. Holden,
Secretary; /. w. Case, Treasurer. The
Directors levied and assessment of ten
per cent. on the capital stock, delin-
quent August lst, unless paid prior to
that date, and resolution was adopted
authorizing the President and Vice.
Presidentto employ and put engineers
in the field at once. One-half of the
capital stock has already been sub
scribed.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-07-08

j. B. ED soc,
FASHIONABLE NExr- DOOR TO
TAILOR, Mc cHENowETHs.
Winncmucea,. Northumberland Nevada.
Garments MADE to ORDER in the latest
styles.
Repairing and Cleaning speciality, and salts
faction guaranteed
May SYST ]. b. BLEDSOE,
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LADIES' RiZAR.

Miss Z. A. BoSSlnELD, Mas j. NJ. BRovs.
MRS. j. M. BROWN & co.
wTSNEaCccA, NEVADA,
MILLlNERS Asp DRESSM AK Frs.
Fancy Goods, Straw and Felt Goods Ribbons,
Lace, French Flowers, and all kinds OF We.
mems and Chidren's Wear. Latest styles.
Are now receiving their New Stock, which il
the largest, cheapest and rnast fashionable
ever offered to the people Of Humboldt
county.
fhey have secured the services oi French Lady
who. first-class Millinor and all work in
that line will be done in the latest and most
fashionable styIe.
Agent for Nine Demorests Reliable Pattern
ana Fashion Books. Subscriptions received
for Demorests Monthly Maya ne.
MRS j. NJ. BROWN & co.
Winneinucea, Nevada Feb. II, 1879
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-07-08

Just as the neighbors had gathered
around the body OF Mrs. Weir, in Mem
PES, and begun to talk about the good
qualities OF the dead old lady. she sat
~ s;si icsned IL the conversation.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-07-08
NOTICE.

After this date viii sell goods for cash only.
and will endoayor 20 sell same TO my patrons at
figures conformable 10 u cash basis.
X. W. WOOD.
Winnemucca, June 81, 1879
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WANTED.

OK Transfers, good men, will find steady
employment az good wages, at Camp McDermit.
Apply Immediately to +. p. Brou5h at the
Post, or Ferd. Ried, Winnemueea
responsible man is also wanted to contract
for cutting and putting up 400 tons of hay; 800
tons to be stacked, and 200 tons to be baled.
All implements and machinery for cutting and
balng will be furnished; also ore yoke Of
oxen for baling press, The machinery is in per-
feet order, the hay press being Petalnma No.
press.
For further particulars apply as aboye-ss
f. r. Brougham or Ferd Reid.
June 10, 1872. II
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-07-08
NOTICE.

All persons whose accounts with me are pat
due, II not settled within the next 80 days will
be given into the hands Of an attoi ney for col
lection. Make settlement immedia' and
avoid costs. RW. WOOD.
winnemucca, June ~, 1879.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-07-08
MARR lie ID.

RTTTER-MYERS - In Wiunemucca, at the
residence of c. NJ. Miller, July ], by Rev.
W. A. Trousdale, ". E. Ritter, Of Spring
City, to Miss Angie L. Myers, of Unionyille.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-10-23
Hymenial.

On the evening of the 2lst inst.
Miss Edna Strong, late of Columbia,
was married to Mr.. John Simpson,
of our county, at the residence OF
her uncle, Jas. Strong, Esq, of AS
pen Hill The Rev. Mr.. Ashford,
in a very neat and impressive cere.
mony, performed the mystic rite
that converted the Two fond hearts
into one. If matches are ever made
in heaven, this was surely one, for
the parties, the one gallant, devoted
and true, the other amiable, earnest
and winning, are well mated. Few
bridegrooms are more appreciotlve,
few brides more richly dowried with
those sweet womanly graces that
give to. the domestic circle its great
est charm, they surely embark upon
the matrimonial sea with a bright
prospect of a happy voyage. We
tender our heart felt congratula-
tions to them, with the wish that
propitious winds may watt them on
their smiling way and that the Great
Pilot above may guide them safely
into port when they reach the other
shore. II.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-10-23
Local Advertising.

The virtue of advertising Is Of
more consequence in a general way
than it is often credited with. A
too contracted view is so often
thrown around its salutary inhu
ence that those who read business
card seem to think that it's import
is of but little consequence to any
one besides the advertiser. This,
however, is a great mistake, for the
community at large is benefited,
according to our way OF thinking,
by every business card of a town
store appearing in the local papers.
1t needs no very skillful reasoning
to elucidate the proposition, for
there can be no better method
adopted to improve a village, town,
or city, than that which keeps the
bulk of trade at home. BY so do
ing the results of industry are
widely diffused in the expenditures
made, society becomes CO operative
to a considerable extent, material
improvements are encouraged
huu phluO VI pldCS 10 AOSbSiSu
Our live storekeepers are beginning
to understand the value of adver.
Using, and our residents fail not to
reward them for their enterprise.
A contemporary puts the matter in
this wise: When the business men
of a town fail to advertise extern
sively they diminish the impor-
lance and trade of the place, and
permit more enterprising localities
to take the latter from them. AL.
though done for their individual in
terest, advertisers should be looked
on by citizens of the towns where
they reside, as in some sense public
benefactors, and they should be en-
couraged accordingly. One mer-
chant who advertises extensively is
worth to his own town and its poo-
pie more than forty that never
show themselves in print, and
should be for this reason alone pre-
ferred, assuming that he is, Of
COURSE fair business man. Prin
ters' Circular.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-10-23
The Methodist Conference.

Last week we published the ap
pointments of this district. We
were enabled to do so in advance of
others through the courtesy of Rev.
S. M. Cherry, to whom we hereby
tender thanks. Our readers were
impatient to know who their preach
ers were to be for the coming year,
and they as well as the CITIZEN
greatly appreciated his kindness.
1t will be seen that change was
made in some of the circuits. Oil
vet was made a station and Pleas
ant Valley thrown into a new cir
cult. Richland and PIsgah circuits
were discarded and the Pulaski and
Bradshaw substituted, with a rear
rangement of appointments, as fol
lows: Bradshaw Circuit, embracing
Pisgah, Zion, Shiloh and Bee Spring.
Pulaski Circuit, embracing Bethes
da, Rehoboth, Midbridge, Friend
ship and Blooming Grove; Pleasant
Valley Circuit, embracing Pleasant
Valley, Hebron, Salem and Lone
Oak; Lynnville Circuit, embracing
Mt. Pleasant in addition to the old
appointments. Prospect and Trim
ity circuits are unchanged.
These were wise changes we
think. But the most important act
of Conference SO far as Pulaski is
concerned was the selection of this
place as the seat of the next confer
ence. We believe 1t was the unani
nous wish of our people of all church
es and creeds that it should be held
here next year.
When the Conference was about
to adjourn the venerable Bishop
Paine in his concluding remarks
said that he could not express his
qualification at being present at the
difference. He had ever been
loved and honored by this Confer
ence. These feelings have been
strengthened by his visit now,
which was possibly his last visit.
His first appointment in 1920, was
to Murfreesboro and Shelbyville.
The men who lived in Murfeesboro
when he first came are gone now,
and only the names of their de-
scendants call to mind recollections
of the past. He lived here years,
1920 and 1921, and preached in the
courthouse; the Legislature was
then held here and he was a kind
of chaplain. He said his sun was
setting, and shadows were settling
upon him; he was glad he had spent
his life in the ministry and he
would not now exchange places
with any Emperor, King or Prince
on the earth; he was very happy in
his remarks and amid a profound
awe he proceeded to read the ap
pointments.
1t was very appropriate for him
to preside at Murfreesboro under
the circumstances, but we hope it
will not be the last time he will
meet the Tennessee Conference.
May We not indulge the hope that
he will be spared to meet it again
next year while sitting in his native
county. II would be fitting place
to close the labors of long, event
ful and useful life, and thousands
here would rejoice to see and hear
him on that occasion.
Last week we gave the appoint
ments for this district, and suppos-
ing that our readers would be glad
to hear the destination of the fol-
lowing persons, we subjoin their APP
pointments: Rev. Welborn Moo
ney, p. E. GAINESVILLE District; j.
r. Reagin, Dickson Station. Center
vile District; VIM. Burr, Franklin
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-10-23
Remarkable.

EDITOR CITIZEN We are posi-
itively assured that a couple were
married in the eastern part of the
county few days ago at the home
of the bride, and by Sterling min
lister of the gospel. Is it, indeed,
an age of progress when such things
can be? Why will people cling to
custom just as interesting, cheap
er and more convenient, sometimes,
in the breach. We like conservatism,
that which preserves the matrimo
NAL institution, for instance. Get
ting married is delightful custom,
but marrying at the home of the
bride is behind the spirit of the age.
Our advanced civilization begins
to demand a "Gretna Green" of our
own for the convenience of those
matrimonially inclined, and we are
glad to see public attention already
directed to Forestburg as a suitable
location. And, indeed, it has SO
often of late proved itself to be a
short and expeditions route to the
blissful state that its claims are
unquestionatle. It is already n
popular resort for those who ignore
long engagements, as all sensible
people do,and the coInmunityaround
is kept in a state of blissful gui viVe
as to who will be next. There is
one popularity about Forestburg as
"Gretna Green" So far only
handsome young ladies are married
here. We do not know that those
who marry at the homes of the
brides are disqualified for a Gretna
Green marriage on this account, or
that only handsome ladies are priv
ileged to seek this popular place.
And again it happens sometimes
that the young bridegroom expec-
tant, in accordance with an obsolete
and embarrassing custom, asks the
consent of the parents to the union.
In such an event a tame bridal un
der the eyes of the old folks is good
enough, but there is adventure, fun
and happiness in Gretna marriage.
1t is, however, a matter of taste, and
the right Of the contracting parties,
in the abstract, To choose the time
and place. is not disputed.
Yet the spirit of the age demands
a Gretns Green, and Forestburg Of
fers peculiar advantages. tits con
veniently located, pleasantly acces-
sible, and offers a green TO the ro-
mantle, blacksmith shop in which
the chains may be riyeted for those
who desire to be permanently uni
ted, and q church for those who
take serious view of the married
relation. The village also contains
a Squire, who is very expert in this
line, and ties the knot with as much
pleasure as q doctor draws a tooth,
and a lawyer who is ALWAYS ready
TO lend his valuable aid in severing
the unhappy tied when they desire.
For these conclusive reasons we
hope to see q large share Of the
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-10-23
ClarksviFle has a board of trade

ClarksviIle has a board of trade,
and the papers of that city affirm
that matters of Importance are al
ways before it, and that important
measures have been carried through
it's influence which have been sig
nally beneficial to the city. Why
will not the business men of Pu-
laski consult their own interest and
the interest of their town and or
ganize a similar board here. There
is no other way to promote public
improvements so thoroughly, speed
lily and efficiently. Forty live
men working together in the inter
est of immigration, turnpikes and
railroads could almost build a city
in a wilderness. Then what could
they do for Pulaski, which pos
sesses SO many natural advantages
and is surrounded by an agricul
tural country inferior to no other
upon the face of the earth? If Pu-
laski does not grow and blossom as
the rose it will be because of the
supineness and indifference of her
own people.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-10-23

Station; T. B. Fisher, Chapel Hill
circuit; j. G. Putnam, Williamsport
circuit, Savannah district; H. L.
Booth, Oakland Mission; P. A.
Sowell, Fayetteville Station; J. B.
Anderson. Petersburg circuit; r. j.
Craig, McMinnville Station; c. B.
Davis, Hickory creek circuit; Green
P. Jackson, P. E. Carthage district;
G. L. Staly, Alexandria circuit; A.
G. Dinwiddfe, Lebanon Station; j.
b. West, McKsndree; R. K. Brown.
Elm Street; R. A. Reagin, North
High Street; j. NJ. Wright, Tulip
Street; R. E. Travis, N. Edgefeld;
Jno. A. McFerrin, Bethesda circuit;
R. A. Young, Sup't Vanderbilt Uni
verslty; j. B. McFerrin, Book
agent; d. c. Kelley, asst Ssc'ty and
Treas. Missionary Society; A. Mi
zell, transferred to N. Ala. confer
ence; so also Jno. S. Marks.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-10-23
The Bradshaw Pike.


The special term of the Quarterly
Court to further consider the prop
ositions to build the Bradshaw
pike, made by Mr.. R b. Crow and
j. M. Neill, adjourned without per-
fecting a contract. Mr.. Neills
proposition was TO build the pike to
the Lincoln line, and if be didn't
finish the whole Of it in three years
to surrender it all. The following
proposition from Mr.. Grove was
voted upon and accepted:
Proposition OF R. B. GROVE TO
BUILD THE PULASKI AND LIN.
COLIN COUNTY TURNPIKE.
1 propose to build miles of pike
and to forfeit that part of the road
to the county if 1 get no further,
but if 1 get 10 miles to forfeit the
last miles to the county if l get
no further, and all over 10 miles and
under Is miles fail to build for
felt to the county, and if l build 10
miles and no further agree to pay
to the county $500 and give lien on
the road and gates. Will obligate
myself to build the whole road in
three years. r. b. GROVE.
The Court then hastily adjourned
without perfecting any contract or
authorizing any one to do so. Mr..
Grove is voted in, but under no
contract, obligation, specifications,
graft of road bed, charter or right
of way. The serious proposition of
building a turnpike of incaiculable
benefit to the county, measure so
much sought and desired by the
people of the east end of the county,
is dallied with by the County Court,
it seems to US, in q manner that is
extremely censurable. The men
who compose the Court are gentle
men of honor and truth, and no inn
putation can be cast upon them as
citizens, but as members of the
County Court they have neglected
to seize an opportunity that duty
demanded they should lay hold of.
The immense interests hanging
upon the issue in this case demand
ed that their action should be
prompt. 1t is our opinion that
they have neglected this question.
If they have, they cannot blame us
for saying so. If they have not,
the record in the case misrepresents
them. They should have granted
the road bed to Mr.. Grove and en-
tered into contract with all proper
specifications, or authorized their
Chairman or some other competent
person to do so. But, you say,
there is time yet. Grave matters
generally need long consideration,
but in this case the benefits to &C
crue and the Importance of the
project in every respect are matters
indisputable and need no thought
or argument. 1t demands instant
action while the iron is hot and
while there are men to be found
who will do the work. We have
been laboring long and hard for
Giles county turnpIkes and the peo-
Pile want them. Now men come up
and offer to build one and pay for
the privilege. The Court dallies
and the men may change their no.
ton and no one else be found to IN
dertake it before another term of
Court. We do not intend to reflect
upon any mans honesty of purpose,
but we do think the facts justify us
in saying that the Court has failed
to do a good work when a little
thought and time and work and at
tention would have perfected it.