The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-10-06
TELEGRAPmIC ITEMS.

Bench of North Carolina, states that it
was through him that Grant was direct
ly consulted about the third term NOM
imation by his frieuds at the assem-
bling of the last National Republican
Convention, and that now, having had
the rest and recreation which he said
put all thoughts of third term out of
his mind, Grant may now be in con-
dition to accept. He adds: There is
a ground-swell in his favor, and you
might as well attempt to stay the rush
of tidal wave as to prevent his NOM
nation, unless he does it himself.
The Ameer strongly urges General
Roberts to delay his advance on Cabul,
as he fears the Afghan troops will sack
Balahisar on the approach of the British,
especially as he believes that only one Of
his regiments is trustworthy. General
Roberts will not act upon the Ameer's
representation. General Cough, with a
detachment of guides of the Ninth Re-
giment, and four mountain guns, has
arrived at Basawal He is promised
every assistance from the Governor of
Jellalabad.
The New York Herald says: ''The
Republican State Committee is food
ing the Federal offices with circulars
soliciting contributions, and there is a
prodigous amout of growing among the
poorly paid clerks of the Postotfice and
Custom house, who say that two per
cent, of their salary is expected to be
paid over, and failure ON their part to
comply with the demand is sufficient
notice that official decapitation will fol-
low"
Rancheros from the Uintah Agency
of the Utes, in Eastern Utah, report
the young bucks of that Agency as hav
ing joined the White River Utes. The
Utah Utes, although regarded as peace
able, are very anxious to obtain the
latest news, and when the mails arrive
at the Agency ask the Agent to read
the papers to them. They are much
excited.
Emperor Francis Joseph Of Austria
is expected to return from the country
to-day, when he will formally accept
Count Andrassy's resignation as Minis
ter of Foreign Affairs. and install Baron
Haymerie as his successor. Count An
Grassy will Immediately leave Vienna
for his country seat. He intends alti-
mately to reside at Buda Pest.
Preparations for the reception Of Gen.
eral Grant by the Army of Tennessee,
on the 10Th and 18th of next month, in
Chicago, are being made upon plan
that promises to eclipse anything of the
kind yet rendered to the distinguished
traveller.
Returns by the County Assessors in
Washington Territory show a total pop
ulation of 57,7S4. Three counties only
show decrease as compared with last
year, and in them the decrease was very
slight, while the aggregate gain in the
entire Territory for the year was 1878.
The Assistant Acknowledgement for
the Post Office Department decides that
letters addressed to lottery companies
or to agents for such companies are un-
mailable, and Postmasters should refuse
to register letters when so addressed.
A peculiar disease has recently re-
suited in the death of several small
children in Kittitass Valley, w. T.
Five babies were buried recently in one
day from the small town of Yakima
City.
Mrs. Martha Baldwin, New Haven,
Connecticut, poisoned her imbecile and
widowed sister, Mrs. Dickerman, and
then poisoned herself. Both will preb-
ably die.