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The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-08-14
Another DastardIy outrage I'm
Mississippi.

We HAVE fresh evidence Of politl-
cal Intolerance In Mississippi. Ia Yazoo
county, Henry NJ. Dixon, a well known
citizen, was an Independent candidate
for Sheriff la opposition IN the regular
Democratic nominee. A Vicksburg
special 10 the Cincinnati Commercial
relates what occurred Oh the 18th inst,
as follows:
San armed mob from all portions Of
the county assembled on the street near
Barksdale's store, and sent a commit
tee Of six TO the dwelling Of Mr.. Dixon,
with Instructions 10 demand bn behalf
of theiInob that;lie Should Immediately
quit his.canyahs ami leaGes tles county
or die. He repliedsTthout: hesitation,
he would not quit. The .eommittee
returned TO the -mQb andrpperted.
'By this time The ryOung Mayor,
Joseph II. Holt appeared in front of
Dixon's house with { IL gun, and
Speaking TO the mob, said The Sheriff
OF this county is with you and will do
nothing, but [, as Mayor of this town,
will kill the first nan who attempts
to cross this THRESHOLD
The mob wtre'for'6 while appalled,
at the determined hid Unexpected ac-
ton. Meanwhile the grSe;stAt c6hster-
nation spread throughout the town. sft..
D~lxousmife and six small chtldpep,
were in the housegaf tBe tipe.s = r.
A pariey of six hours was. tgdulgcd,
the nab continuing to increase; when
finally Mr.. Dixon sent out the card
which is included IN the following.
partizan report Of the affair in an extra
issued by the Yazoo City Herald:
The following is the extract in full:
HERALD EXTRA.
YAzoo CITY, Miss, July 20, 1869.
The best men of the county-the
merchants, the planters, the farmers,
and those engaged IN other occupations
gathered t~ogetherer in town to-day to
the number of several hundred, and
considering, as they did, that the lon
ger continuance of tho Independent
party in Yazoo wa detrimental in the
highest degree to-, the interests
of the county, seelnga Face issue had
risen in consequence of it, a committee
was appointed TO wait upon Captain
IL. NJ. Dixon, the head of the Inde-
pendent movement, In this county, and
requested him to retire frem the can
vass. This he at first refused to do,
giving reasons for the ground of his re-
fusal whichawer .not'deemed safisfac-
tory to the great assembly of earnest,
determined men,: He finally, however,
consented to quit the canvass, and for
ever, as the following card will show.
So the political canvass in This county
may be considered as at an end. The
Democratic flag now waves over this
glorious old county uneontaminated
and unchallengcd, and long may it
wave.
TO II PUBLIC:
"For the sake of the peace and har-
mony Of the. county, and the affection
| bear for my family and friends, |
agree to withdraw, from. abe. political
canvass or race Issue in the future. pro
vided 1 will be protected in MY rights
as any other citizen, and my friend. X.
A. Flanagan is to Be unmolestei III his
rights, &c. II.
"Yazoo CltH. IhIy. ~ iS1d@b'rI :E.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-08-14

The Sun and Press of Jacksonville
Fla, heretofore an Independent jour.
nal with slight Democratic tendencies
has come out for the Republican par.
ty and says: "There can be no dis.
guising the that fact a creditable and
able Republican administration would
give a new impulse to immigration to
the State, and restore confid ence in
the North, so that we could take a
new start. The new administration
might not be any wiser than The pres.
ent one, but then 1T would restore con.
6dence, and do for the State-its
whole people-what now seems a mes
sessity to have done for its present
and future prosperity.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-08-14
Election Aug. eth 1879.

rDlal Nule OF county l,SZi
Majority for Rejection, 5S;
The county n year ago voted 22lS
votes This yearft polls but lit,leover
a half vote.
THE STATE.
Marion county-Jasper gives 81 ma
jority rejected; South Pittsburg, 10 ma
jority accepted; the county probably
$50 to 200 for rejection.
Rhea-Five districts-Aceepted, 249,;
rejected, OSs- -.
James-ooItrwah accepted, 90; rejec-
ted "a. Polk-Parksyille and Benton
districtsJAccepted, .l5; rejected, 22S.
McMinn-s5O majority rejected.
Crockett-Rcjected, 175 majority.
Henry-Rejected, 1880 majority.
Rutherford-Rejected, $50 majority.
Dayidson-Accepted, 7G0 majority.
~Willlamson-ReJected, 1900 majority.
Weakly-Rejected, 1900 majority.
Chronological. 1850 majority.
Bedford-Rejectcd ,54S majority.
Wilson-Rejected, 1900 majority.
Warreh-Rejected, 1,4sl majority.
Coffee-Relected, 1900 majority.
Sumner-Rejected, 1 900 majority.
Blount-Accepted, $50 to 900 majority,
Chronological, $50 majority.
Acknowledged, 400 majority.
Campbell-Accepted, 100 majority.
Hawkins-Accepted 600 majority.
Knox-Accepted. 1900 majority.
Sullivan-Accepted, 600.
Benton-Rejected, 800.
Smith-Rejected, 200.
Marshsl-Two districts-Rejeeted, $50
Trousdale-Rejected, $50.
Memphis-Accepted, 675.
Cocke-Accepted, $50.
Washington-Accepted, 2s5.
Unlon-Accepted, 100.
Roane--Accepted, 100.
Louden-Aeccpted, 100.
The indications are that the majority
for rejected will be 25, 900 in the State
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-08-14

The late election was indeed II farce.
There was not more than one man
out Of fifty that understood the ques-
ton. For example one man from the
country a few days ago said his district
voted a few In favor Of the National
Banks and an overwhelming majority
against the Banks. Another said that
II was the understanding IN his settle
meat that the Railroads owed the debt
and that the election was to make the
poor people pay onc-third Of il. Still
another said If they voted accepted
poll tax would be five dollars, and so II
was all over the State.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-08-14
My New Plan.

/ have discontinued canvsssing
agents aud all expensive means made
use of in selling Sewing Machines,
and have
Adopted the New Plan,
Of selling all kinds Of Sewing Ma
chimes, Needles, Attachments and re-
pairs at LOWEST PRICES.
Descriptive catalogue aud price list
free. Save money by addressing
~ S. Z. ANGEL,
Knoxville, Tenn.
June II 3m.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-08-14

The Nashville American Ia now say
Ing the adjustment Of the state debt
never ought TO have been submitted TO
the people. Governor Marks didn't
think so.-RRorsils Dispatch.
That might do to tell some people,
but every Que Knows. that Gov. Marks
In his csnvass advocated .submittance.
Moreover he misrepresented the facts to
the people. Then why did he order the
election while not half of the bond
holders had accepted the proposition as
the law required, ard the American
supported him in all of 1t. These are
facts""as every one, that is posted knows.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-08-14
Weekly Herald.
IA, 1879.

East Tennessee upon the whole vo-
tel In favor OF the debt compromise,
while Middle aud West Tennessee voted
against Il. That Is rather strange as
all the Democratic stump speakers
spread themselves la Middle aud West
Tennessee In favor OF acceptance.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-08-14

5000 old papers for sale at this Of
fee at 50 cents per hundred. The very
thing for wrapping paper-cheaper
than you can buy it elsewhere. If
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-08-14
A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY.
Wanted Immediately on the line Of the
International &Gt.
Northern r. R.

Texas, where It is healthy, with excellent
freestOne water, nv GOOD FARMERS TO rent
lands upon the following conditions:
Where the landlord furnishes the lands and
improvements only, and the tenant the team,
tools and provisions, the landlord receives from
one-fourth to one-third Of the crop and the ten
ant the.romainder. Where the landlord fur
nlshes everything necessary to the making OF
the crop, except the provision for the family Of
the tenant, the crUp Il usually divided equally
between the parties. The two systems of leas-
ing offer industrious poor men, and especially
those with considerable families. golden OPP
pOrtunities to become Independent and the
ow ners OF the fine farms made the first step to-
wards success by renting land in the manner
described, ana many OF them purchascd farms
with the prUats Of a single years lease OF
COURSE II IL more profitable for a man to buy
land and improve and work his own farm, II nv
has the means TO do 30, but for those who are
destitute OF capital and possessed : OF industry
and some knowledge of farming the system OF
renting land for a share OF the crop cannot be
too highly commended.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-08-14

Established September II, Isl
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-08-07
Challenge 90 Robert Large.

Our festive friend Andy johnson 10
going down to the CALIFORNIAN picnic
next Saturday. and being DESTROYS oil
contributing to the attractions aud In.
terest Of the occasion he has consented
to show Robert Large, the well'known
muscular carpenter Of the Comstock.
how be can be beaten In lifting q heavy
hammer with one hand. Ho challenges
him to the contest for 500 q side, the
contest to be under the supervision OF
adequate judges and subject to their dc.
cision. The hammer must be fourteen
to sixteen pounds IN weight, the heel or
eud OF the handle to rest on the
plank or table provided. and the trial
OF strength to be decided In favor OF the
single hand graspiug the hammer handle
nearest to its heel or end, and raising
the hammer without breaking the aiore.
said rest or contact Of its handle with
said plank or table. This Is something
new In the way OF even Caledonian pic.
mic attractions, and Is a square test Of
the muscular strength OF the human
hand and arm. Andy was until recently
head blacksmith 10 the Sutro tunnel.
but 10 now engaged as s%tonecutter at the
Union shaft. He is quite confident that
be can beat Mr.. Large, or that Mr..
Large can beat him. Anyhow, II Mr..
Large "has any sand In his craw." and
feels favorably disposed. Andy hopes
he will respond ut his earliest convent.
enos through the GOLD HILL DAILY
News. Read his challenge proclama.
ton in our advertising columns today.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-08-07
e,per.s opera House.

It is generally conceded that In these
days there Is no entertainment given to
the public which plsasss so many people
as opera bouffs. The music. the acting
and the "boufs'' combined arc simply
irresistible. Especially is this the case
where all the mouutings and costumes
are appropriate and the characters we'll
taken. It then furnishes q glowing
ideal presence In which the spectator
loses himself, his cares. anxieties, trials,
troubles and perplsxities; and when oil
Ia over he IL refreshed and ready to take
hold of whatever 10 before him with re-
nswed vigor and energy. In the
meantime, his enjoyment Of what
has passed before him has bsen
intense where the presentation has been
artistic. Such artistic presentation With
perfect surroundings, including orohes.
ira and chorus, will be made Of lie
Petit Due" at Pipers's Opera House
next Monday evening, and that will be
followed during the two succeeding even.
inQs and matinee BY "La Marjolaine, "
"L.s Cloehes do ~oorusville," and
"Mms. Favsrt." the latter closing the
season Wednesday evening. Aimee ID
the star and every performer was chosen
In New York With especial reference to
the parts he was to play. Costumes,
chorus aud scenery all come with the
troupe. II Comstockers will not pat.
roniis such Q show. Piper may - well
give up the business. Reserved seats
can now be obtained.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-08-07
The whsatland Mystery.

wurATLANp, CAL. Aug. 6.-The OK.
animation OF John Williams, the negro
arrested on suspicion Of being the per.
pstrator Of the attack on the girls Dunn
and Heslsp. 10 still going on, but there
does not appear to be q shadow Of svi.
dsnes against him.
Public rumor again connects the Rod.
dams with the mystery. There Is said
to be a blacksmith named Mills, who re-
turned lately from abroad. and who
claims to know that the iron bar used
on the occasion OF the outrage be.
longed to to the Roddan place.
II 10 also said that he recognized
the curling Iron picked up near the spot
where Ida Dunn was found, and which
was thought to have belonged to some
Chinsman, as one that be had once 70.
paired for q member Of the Roddan fam.
lily. OF course, these rumors one
cannot avoid listening to. aud In
the absence Of any testimony that
would i~mplicate, so far, outsiders.
they carry some weight. The girls do
not intimate that they have the slightest
suspicion OF tho Roddans having had
anything to do with the affair (; but there
are, nevertheless. ugly stories about. that
some think may not be without iounda.
ton,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-08-07
WESTERN DISPATCHES.
r.,,ol.I TO .z GOLD u1s DAnr rrw'.l
Tom LaHton.U

wALLA wALLA. Aug. THE Lewis.
ton prisoner Is now very reticent. BE
will say but little. He told a fellow
prisoner last evening that he was Tom
Lawton /; that they would soon DO after
him from Sacramento /; that he wal gone
up. unless he could break Jail soon and
make his escape that he should mako
the attempt TO get away II he was killed
In the attempt. he has succeeded In
breaking Of his shackles several times,
but was discovered In time to prevent
his escape. Irons will be rivetsd on
him. This morning be read the account
OF himself appearing In the 0re9onian
Of the 28th ult. BE told q fellow pris.
ouer that they had got Tom Lawton this
dime, but hs had eluded them Q long
time. He was asked whether he should
demand his discharge when he had
served out the penalty OF his offenss
here In Idaho. in case they did not come
for him from Sacramento. BE answered
that Il would be Of no use ; they would
o arrest him again. He answers no
questions to those whom he thinks will
repeat anything he says. The jailer can
get nothing more out Of him. BE had
before said that Anderson was o Swede.
and that the wife OF Anderson and his
own vile were cousins. Now he will
say nothing about the matter. Whether
or not be be Tom Lswton, he evidently
IL an old offender, without rsmorss. and
Q dangerous man to be at large.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-08-07
smuggler Captured.

Porr T~owSsEsD, Aug. GA sloop
owned by Q C%hinaman, Captain Apg
Chang. wss seized on the Goth Of July
by Customs Inspector lett Of San Juan,
assisted by the officers and crew Of the
revenus cutter wolcott, on information
furnished by P. R. Hubbs Of smusglsd
goods being found on smart's Island.
The Chiuaman 10 married TO o member
OF tho Cowichan Indians from British
Columbia. about fifty Of whom have 90.
cupied Stuart. Lopez, Oreas aud San
Juan Islands lately. and who side with
the Cinnamon In threatening to drive
the Hubbo out and make the whites gen.
orally suffer. Collector Webster y.ster.
day visited these Indians on the revenue
cutter and took measures to secure the
capture Of the offenders, as they are very
bad, being looked upon as smugglers
and the murderers Of 0'Donnsll on
orcas Island last year and other white
people previously. They persist In an.
noying the whites In every way, and
threaten TO kill the stock. and being out
Of the Jurisdiction OF Great Britain and
the United States. have heretofore
escaped. When the sloop was taken
Ang Chang escaped to the woods. leav.
ing the prize and cargo to DO towsd to
this port.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-08-07
Caledonia.

The Calsdonian picnic will DO held
at Trsadwsy's ranch. Carson. Saturday,
and q grand picnic 1t will be. The ma.
tional games OF Scotia's sons will be
celebrated. These games. races and
matches are 90 numerous that there will
bs hardly q minute when something
worth witnessing is not transporting.
The military companies OF Virginia,
Gold Hill and Carson are assiduously
practicing for the champion cup offered
by the Caledonian Club. a prize that amy
company In the land will be proud to
win. Il 10 really q magnificent affair
and 10 worth much good. solid coin. AL
the other prizes are handsome and valu.
nble. Every prize is worth striving for,
and each will bring out the best men in
that particular game or match for excel.
lencs in which 1t IL offered as the re.
ward. This will make the games very
interesting, aud will therefore attract a
host OF spectators. Those who 60 to
see these things desire to see good men
do their best. and when really substan.
tial and valuable prizes are offered good
men will always come forward to CONF
pete and they will all do their best. The
train will leave Virginia at 7:30 and
Gold Hill ut 7:45.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-08-07
Filed.

Following mining companies have
filed articles Of incorporation and list,
OF officers with the County Recorder
North C~omstock-C. L. Weller. Pres
ident; Gus. Frank. Vice President; A.
Il. Rutherford. Henry Mayors, Robert
Gushing. Directors ; Henry Mayors,
Treasurer; Matt. Canavsu. Superinteud.
ent; d. L. Thomas, Secretary; capital,
$40. 000. 900; shares. l00. 900.
Amazon Consolidated-Geo. CopRdon.
President; John L. Consdon, Vice
President; Samuel Miller. Geo. W. o.
born and Henry 8. Tibbey. Directors;
d. 81. Jackson, Superintendent; Bank
OF California. Treasurer; John Crockett,
Secretary; capital. s6.0o0.o 900; shares,
80. 900.
Red Jacket Consolidstsd-H. D. sned.
sker, President; P. Hinckle. vioe-P Pres.
ident; John Crockett, D. L. Thomas. o.
P. Beiuhardt. Directors; Jas. Blackburn.
Superintendent; Bank Of California,
Treasurer; d. L. Thomas, Secretary;
capital, $40, 600. 900; shares, l00. 600.
Glasgow-Geo. Congdon. President;
n. Joseph, Vice President +: Samuel
Miller. Geo. W. Osborn and Henry b.
Tibbey, Directors; d. II. Jackson. 6u.
pe~rinteudent. Bank OF California, Treas.
urer; John Crockett. Secretary; capital,
Sc. 900, 900; shares. 10000.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-08-07
EASTERN DISPATCHES.
~t:r,o.AL 70 re. sold an. DAnr .svsl
JeR. DAWN. Nice Beauest.

"
New ORLEANS. Aug. 1.-THE Democrat
says The accounts OF the value and
extent Of the estate OF the late Sarah A.
Dorsey. bequoathsd to Jefferson Davis.
recently printed in Northern and West.
ern papers, are absurdly s~xtravagsnt.
We are assured on the best possible
authority that the value Of the estate
will not exceed s25. 900. Besides Beau.
voir. near Mississippi City, valued at
$500, Mrs. Dorsey owaed three places
In Tsnsas parish. One 10 assessed at
$ll, $40, thrss.hiths OF another 10 valued
at So, 1000, and another. lying Idle aud
subject to overflow. IL valued at $l,600.
Two Of these places are rented for
"a, 200, which constitutes the entire In.
come. On this property she paid, 90.
cording to receipts shown as. e4s2
taxes. Her debts at the time OF her
death were ovsr $4,000. Last Spring
she made . bona hds sale OF the Beau.
voir place to Davis for $5. 500. for which
he gave his notes. RAINING one. two and
three years. Mr.. Payne. who had been
. warm personal friend Of her husband,
was her near neighbor. and wal made BY
her the custodian OF her will and private
papers. The lands owned BY Mrs. Dor.
sey In Arkansas and Texas have not for
q long time been deemed worthy Of pay
ing taxes 10. The above facts are re-
c.ivad fron psvna
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-08-07
fha KENTUCKY Election.

LouIsvrLLr. Aug. THE Courier.
Journal has unofficial and definite 70.
turns from about atty counties, which
show that there has been Q falling Of OF
about ons.third 10 the aggregate vote.
but about the usual Democratic majority.
The Republicans have made legislative
gains. but the General Assembly, which
two years ago was Democratic by LA on
q Joint ballot. continues Democratic by
over 100.
B~lackburn's majority for Governor 10
v~ariously estimated at from 20. 600 to
40, 900. The vote recommending q call
for q constitutional convention. though
supported by both parties. has undoubt.
eddy failed OF the required constitutional
majority. The election was unusually
quiet all over the State. no serious difa.
Guilty being reported. The Grsenbsckers
have certainly elected two members Of
the Lower House OF the Legislature. but
their aggregate vote 10 insigui6cant.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-08-07
A Catamaran.

At the Emma's wharf. says the Nspa
Register, may be seen something natty
and novel In the shape OF . sloop.
rugged sailing yacht. Il 10 called q
''catamaran." and 10 tho property OF
Levi W. Smith "a relative Of Captain j.
8. Howlapd), who resides 10 Ban jos.
auin county. It's deck Il elliptical
shaped, aud will accommodate Is or 20
passengers. II has for supports on each
side an air.tight boat, 80 feet long. which
IL held to the yacht BY iron rods. These
rods have universal joints that allow the
boats to yield to the motion OF the waves
and run backward or forward. indspsn.
dent Of the main craft. Il was built
by Mr.. Smith, IL the second boat Of the
kind on the coast, will sail from 20 70
80 miles an hour with q good breeze,
and Is a curiosity IN Its line. Il IL used
by yachtmen a. . pleasure boat ouly.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-08-07
A LADY living on the Divide was
brown from n horsa last niaht about 10

A LADY living on the Divide was
thrown from q horse last night about 10
o'clock. on South O street, Virginia.
and considerably bruised aud stunned.
She was taken into Coles drug store,
where shs received such medical atten.
ton a. was required. when she was
placed In . buggy and taken home.
sPEcrAL NorrcE.-L. E. Sawyer has .
special notice Of general interest in an.
other column. and all who want lumber
and building material will please read
1t. He has a word to say. too. about
accounts which some will do we'll to
read.
In running ovsr the table Of net pro.
ceeds Of the mines II will be seen that
the amount OF tax Ia unequal, This IL
because in the city OF Virginia the tax
levy 10 IS IS and outside OF the city in
tbs county the levy 10 80 IS.
PosrroxEp.-Ths sale Of delinquent
stock OF the South Comstock has been
postponed until August 18th. See ofa.
cial notice In another column.
TIE deigsr Grade road is now being
regularly sprinkled between Virginia and
the race-track, which adds to the com.
fort Of Q drive In that direction.
TIE Virginia Savings Bank Is about
70 wind up To Affairs,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-08-07
The Yellow Fever.

MEMffs, August z. - Seventeen now
cases In all-ten white and seven colored
were officially reported to the Board
Of Health for the t~wsnty.four hours end.
Ing at 9 P. N. yesterday. In addition to
these. Ave other cases Of colored people
sick with the fever were brought to the
Board OF Health Office after the regular
report had been made out.
Rev. Father John Fshey died yestsr.
day. This IL the second Catholic priest
who has fallen o victim to the soourge
this year. From the locality OF the new
cases reported today, the fever seems to
be gradually approaching the heart Of
the city. The Secretary Of War for.
wardsd 500 tents to Memphis yesterday.