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THAT LETTER.
How II Aeitates Hancock.

New York. Oct. S.--The Democratic
Eoening Express prints the suhioined inter-
view with Gen. Hancock to-day:
General" said the reporter, evil Won
make formal reply to the statements CON
corning yourself made recently BY General
Grant?'
"It is vet too early to answer that. There
is a good deal to be read and urd 'rstood be-
fore determination can be arrived at.
am unwilling to be interviewed" vas the
reply.
"General," said the reporter, 81 am hero
to ask If President Lincoln offered to Won
the command of the army Of the Potomac
before Grant was called to It's command ?"
"There is history. but don't want to
be interviewed; can't be interviewed every
day; was held in Washington; was de-
taiued there a munth; I don't say by whom
Lincoln was President; it was before
Grant was called to the command. There
had been a dis lster; the battle Of Mine
RIM, thiHk, but ask army officers who
know all about the matter. There are men
who know the facts. will not be inter
viewed"
From other sources than Hancock the
EUening Express has inform alton, which it
has good reason to regard as truthful, Chat
Lincoln did tender the command of the
Army Of the Potomac to Hancock, before
Grant became its commander, and that
written evidence of the truth of this impor-
TAFT fact is in existence.
Another reporter called ON General Han
cock to-day in regard to the recently pub.
lished interviews with Gen. Grant, General
Hancock sand, 81 have not replied nor
have prepared a reply. IL fact, have
noe yet carefully read what Gen. Grant
has said of me, and which has been given
to the public through the medium of tho
press" OF the assertion that when the
Army of the Potomac was looking for
commander Hancock's name was not even
suggested for the place, Gen. Hancock
says: cater the failure Of the campaign
| was detained IN Washington one mouth
by Secretary Stanton with a view Of plac.
ing me in command of the Army Of the
Potomac, but did not want it and would
not accept" Gen. Hanouck's aids are
Captains Wharton and Ward and General
Mitchell, who were with Hancock at the
battle of Gettysburg. These are regarded
as tho military family of General Hancock,
one member of which family is supposed
to be the person who wrote the letter which
appeared in the Chicago Tribune. Gener-
al Mitchell was not at headquarters when
the reporter called, but Captains Wharton
and Ward expressed much indignation and
said they did not believe any such letter
had ever been written.
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Sutro Tunnel Trouble.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. GA Virginia
City dispatch says the north header of the
Sutro Tunnel was abandoned last night at
IL O'Clock, and the whole force there, rs
men, were discharged. The cause is al.
legged to be . difficulty with the Bonanza
firm, who have complained that work in
north lateral 10 not done as 1t should be.
The tunnel company is hauling its drill
carriages from that branch, and 1t looks
like bad state OF affairs there. The Bon.
ANA firm sllege that work in the header
stopped, first, to cut The drain up to the
face; second, that the mines have now all
the connection with the tunnel needed for
the present economical workings, and third
that the work 10 not done according to
contract. The header is 800 feet north of
the south line Of the Mexican and the north
end OF the mines, though the connections
have the full benefit Of the tunnel for drain
age. In the present state Of affairs, the
mines do not care to pay $40 per foot TO
run the lateral further. In answer &c the
question - TO whom work there would be
resumed, the answer was that they could
not tell. It might resume and It might
not.
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The VERY LATEST.
Everything Booming for the
Republicans.
. Who will care for Hancock now"

Who will care for Hsncock now"
IsprAsAPoLIs, Oct. A.-Five hundred and ninety
precincts show Democratic gain of 5,o95; Repuon-
can gain of II, lib; net Republican gain of 6,Ois
CHICAGO, Oct. 14-The indications are that the Ne
publican majority IN Ohio will reach 25c0e and may
10000, 1t is also regarded certain the Democrats
elect only Congressman from Ohio. The Repubi-
cans claim ten thousand majority in Indiana and OF
the thirteen Congressman, while they have large
majority in the Legislature nsuring the United states
Senator.
EyAssyILLE. October 14-The Democrats concede
tho election of Heilman to Congress.
INDIANAPOLIS, October 14.-In $50 precincts the
Democratic vote is los $780, Republican, 116,ss1 Ma
tional, SAT. The same in 1876 gave the Democrats
1Ooss5 Republicans, lo5 76s National 6Oss; net Re
publican gain 6O1s Fortyeght per cent of the State
vote is now In and this proportion will elect Porter by
6131 majority.
This statement excludes indianapolis, which gives
7o5 Republican gain.
In Hamilton county the Republicans gained $780, IN
Tippecanoe they gained 7ss; in Marion, 7o5; Nsnt-
romery. a35 in Porter, 3O7 in Vanderburg. PSI ;
net Republican gain as reported here by counties
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COUNTY ASSESSOR.

The Republican Convention at Philips
burg put In practical effect that which the
Democracy preach but are loathe to prac-
deterioration in Office. Recognizing the
fact that among the sturdy and indus trious
Republicans of the CO unity who have never
sought or held Office there was the best OF
material, the convention sought out and Sc
cured as candidates men best qualified for
and deserving Of the respective offices. The
result was the denomination Of two of the
best officers the county has had AN d for the
other offices new men possessed of the
highest qualifications for the respective Of
fees, making up ticket that has Dever been
excelled in this or any other county.
Among the best nominations thus made
was that Of George w. Jones Of Philips
burg for County Assessor. He has been a
citizen of the county for many years, and
one of the most intelligent she has, posses
sing every qualification of business acquire
ments, industry, integrity and good habits
to lender him capable and faithful Asses.
sor. Mr.. Jones is In the fullest sense OF
the word a working man, laboring in the
mines year in and out, and never aspiring
TO an Office until nomination for it was VOL
unfairly rendered to him by the convention.
Nov, he says she wants IT," and he should
have it by rousiug majority. We have
met Mr.. Jones and only regret that his
circumstances do not permit thorough
canvass Of the county, assured that he
would make friends everywhere like those
of Philipsburg, Republicans and Democrats,
who swear by h i'm as candidate Of splen-
did qualifications and q man without re-
proach. He will carry the camps where he
is known by booming majorities and is de-
serving of the support Of every man in the
county.
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Notes OF the Day.

Mrs. President Lincoln is in France.
France gives her President salary OF
$140, 900 per annum.
Men are generally like wagons-they rat
tie prodigiously whom there is nothing In
them.
Not legs than 5000 Cinnamon are now
building railroads in Oregon, Washington
ard British Columbia.
The epizootic in New York is disappear
ing. But few new cases appear, and thess
are of the nildest form.
General Grant is expected to review the
largest Republican parade of the campaign
at New York on the 18th inst.
The Republicans had about fifty speak.
ers IN Indiana, the Democrats eighty, and
both parties their ablest men.
Miss Annie Louise Carey, tho singer,
pays taxes Of $211.5 on real estate at Port
land, Maine, which is assessed at %, 800.
The widow of President Polk is living
at the old homestead in Nashville, Tenn,
and is remarkably vivacious for her years:
A Fusionist in Hartland, Maine, assured
crowd of listeners that il General Plaist-
ed was not elected by majority he would
be by "pleurisy."
The Democratic party in Congress in
creased the public expenditures al 900,
600 in five years and boasts Of its economy.
That is one thing tho country will vote te
change.
Another pastor having been accused OF
kissing the lady members Of his flock, the
Philadelphia Chronicle Herald thinks tina
preachers will have to wear muzzles wber
not on duty.
A Pittsburg firm are making prepare
tious to pour tho greatest casting ever at
tempted in America. They are placing in
position new hammer which will require
an anvil weighing 1875 tons.
The Walla Walla Stdtesmdn says the mill.
tary telegraph has reached the summit OF
the CGur d'Alene mountains, and within
two months we may have through tele
graphic connection with the Atlantic States
by the northern route.
Tue Oregon Railway and Navigation
Company will have railroad connection be-
tween The Dalles and Walla Walla by No
vember. The Oregon and California Rail
road Company are now running regular
trains over the new road from Albany Il
Lebanon
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MONTANA MAJoRITIES.
Who shall decide when doctors disagree ?

Who shall decide when doctors disagree ?"
That there is great deal Of humbug in
politics all will admit-after q campaign.
Barnum says the American people like to
be humbugged," and they are given suf-
hciency Of it. In probably no other way is
1t more industriously "shoved" than in
the endeavor to make voters on each side
believe they are with the maiority-as If it
should mako any difference to an slector
whether be Is of the many or few so long Is
he votes what he deems best. That it
does with many is true. Fortunately for
Montanians they now all have opportunity
to be on the winning side, while voting for
either Sanders or Maginnis.
The Herald and IndependsnL organs Of
their respective parties, and located where
information can be most readily obtained,
have evidently secured . CANVASS Of the
Territory, and in their issues of October 10
and IS give the following estimates:
The Independent says its "tables repre-
sent tho probable mJorities OF Magiunis in
the Territory, and nearly all tho estimates
are placed below those given in our sd-
vices"
The Herald says: owe give this esti-
mate upon our own judgment, which relia-
Ole information received enables us to do.
rxypvpurDvvr,o - uorYu.rp
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-Messrs. q. r. Buck, W. 81. Hunt and
Charles Spencer, said to be gentlemen of
classical education and journalistic ability,
have assumed editorial control OF the Ben
ton Record. The amount Of matter tho
Record is publishing will require about that
many editors.
"A New York dispatch Of the 9th says
Haucock's physician attests the superb
physical condition of the General and that
he is in no danger whatever of beng struck
BY apopleIy. But how is 1t about polite
al lightning The Ajax OF Governors Is
land il not stout enough to fend OF the
Ohio-Indiaua bolt.
They do some queer voting In Maine.
The following is tho full return Of the cleo
ton for Governor, as footed up and oerti-
fed by the town clerks:
Daniel r, Davis, 1885 Haras NJ Plaisted, 16s
Daniel r. David, 175 Harris w. Plaisted, So
Harris NJ Plasted, q, 443 Harrais N. Plaisted, %
Harrison NJ Plaisted, 81 Harris M. Plastaisted, Is
Hiram N. Plaisted, 40 Morris M. Plaisted los
Hsrrie M. Plaisted, 2O1 Morris M. Plaisded, 10a
Harris Ii. Plaisted, 204.
Philadelphia Ttmea
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Hancock Considerably Damaged.

CHICAGO, Oct. THE Fowler interview
with General Grant has produced a decided
impression, and has done much to open the
oversight Of doubling or uncertain voters
as to what may be expected from Hancock
IN case he should land 10 the White House.
His determined adherence to the Demo
Gratis while he was in the South, his forget
fulness of his fealty to his command, and
general, and government, and his anxiety
to serve the unsubdued rebels of Louisiana
by the most unworthy methods, were so
laid bare by General Grant that everybody
comprehends them at a glance, and Han
cock himself seems dazed by the exposure,
and is unwilling to enter upon the difficult
task Of attempting to vindicate himself be-
fore the public.
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Grants Interview

CHICAGO, October Elm reply to ques-
ton concerning the correctness of the inter-
view between General Grant and DIR. Fow-
Ter, General Grant said the report of his
conversation was in many respects inaccu-
rate, owing, Of course, to the fact that
Fowler repeated it entirely from memory
"The reported interview" said General
Grant, ''though it is in most respects true
and correct, contains also many mistakes,
and makes me say things in way never
intended. and uses language which never
employ" Fowler gives it tinge of sever.
ity, and expresses Grants ideas in . way
at times trifle offensive, undignitied and
unjust to Hancock. It was, however,
somewhat more severe on Hancock in some
particulars than the actual talk. The cor
rections made by Grant are chiefly unim-
portaut. Thus, he says four millions was
the amount Of the Louisiana levee bonds,
and that he did not know that Reverdy
Johnson's fec was to be quarter of q mil
lion dollars, but had heard iG so stated. He
said the statement Of DIR. Fowler concern.
ing the result In Chicago was substantially
what he said. Sal. ...
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The Jeanette Heard From.

NEW YORK. October THE Herald
says editorially: We print this morning q
letter from Lieutenant DeLeng, command
ing tho United States Arctic-steamer JEAN
motto. The letter was written on the Goth
of August, 1879, nearly thirteen months
ago, and was left ut Cape Serdze Kamen
from there it was sent to St. Petersburg,
and We are indebted 70 tho courtesy Of the
Russian Government for its transmission TO
the Herald. The Jeanette, 1t would seem
from belongs letter, stopped at Siberia
to learn tidings Of Ncrdenskjold. When
belong was seeking Nordenskjold in ST.
beria the gallant Swede was approaching
Japan. The officers and men Of the JEAN
nette were all we'll and on leaving Siberia
pushed toward Wrangell Islands. Tho
Jeanette was sighted BY whalers thirty
miles south OF Herald Islands Ave DAYS Ia
tor, thus showing how belong was keep
ing his word. We trust the next news from
he Jeanette viii not only DO - satisfac-
tory - what we print this morning, bat
will tell Of heroic endeavors and Of achieve
ments bringing new rsaown TO the Aneri-
can name.
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Eve of Battle.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 1.-The political cam
paign closed tonight without any public
meetings or parades and the city is unusu-
ally quiet tonight. The committees and
cand idatss of both parties have been very
busy during the day. Every thing indicates
q very largo vote. The canvass has been
managed and regarded more like nation
al than State election, and the State can
didatss ana oven local candidates, except
Congressman, are not at all brought for
ward. 1t it therefore thought that there
will be but little scratching of tickets and
that party lines will be unusually closely
drawn. Hon. A. II. Barnum Is here to
night, having como from Indianapolis,
whittier be will 90 tomorrow.
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FOR PROBATE JUDGE.

When two years ago the name Of Orlen
Emerson was placed on the ticket for Pro-
bate Judge, the voters Of Deer Lodge coun-
ty rallied to his support and elected him BY
handsome majority over very competent
and popular opponent. He determined to
acquire tho highest efficiency and entered
upon torn of close legal study in connec-
ton with bis official duties which he has
continued unremittingly to the present
time. He now stands at tho head of the
Probate Judges of Montana and his Office
is conducted with systematic care and in
tellieence that renders it q model. Posses
sed Of sterling integrity and positive char
acter; doing his duty faithfully and impair
TALLY, the Republicaa party was proud to
again place him in nomination for the Of
foe to which he will certainly be reelected
and will fill with credit to himself and his
constituents. See that tho name of Orren
Emerson il on your tickets.
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ANOTHER PRESIDENTIAL LErrpp
The True Inwardnsss OF the Presidents, r.
didaru

The True Inwardn.ss of the Presidential c.,
didacy.
CHICAGO, Oct. S.-The Trtbun. editou;
ally says: The Tribune has been permit,a,
to copy the following extract from a pr,v,,o
letter to friend in Iowa by an army officer
in General Hancock's department, who e..
macy yeas past has been near to the nor
son and confidence OF General HaucocL
We give the text vel batim, as it evinco.
the writer's affection for bis commandin,
General and bears the marks of truth and
sincerity. 1t says:
GOVERNORS ISLAND, N. Y.ll
September 10Th.
General Hancock, the dear old man. 10
just now on the verge Of desperation, and
knows not which way to turn OF what to do
The glitter Of the resdency has turned h,s
head, and the continued turmoil of m,
campaign, the differences between the Nor.
thern and Southern Demo Jrats, 50 strongly
marked and difficult to equalze and adjust.
| fear will drive him stark mad II. nv
dear boy, Hancock is DO more fitted for the
Presidency than a witherCd hemIock. I
will be frank with you. 1t is trpe he
knows nothiog of the South, except through
the few polished and crafty leaders that
call upon him, aud the sa me class of men
in 1876 at New Orleans. He mean, well
enough, God bless him, but he cannot com.
prehend The c"ookedness of politics and IF
those bred in politics. And now, while on
the subject, will give you the secret of
| this Hancock move. 1t is this: That In
diana disunionist, William Fl. English, il
to be the real President Hancock Is not
expected to live out fraction Of his term,
and this expectation, am sorry to say, is
founded on facts. Any depression from his
reg alar habits is likely TO bring on an ape
| plectic attack. Strong symptoms have
| twice exhibited themselves since his nomi
nation, and it If the verdict of all around
him that bis promotion to the Presidential
chair would terminate his earthly career.
But this fact bas been, and is, most care
fully gualded, for reasons you Can easily
discern. And now, my dear boy, you have
the inside of this Presidential business.
With English as President you can readily
comprehend what those shrewd fellows of
the South eau acc nmpIish."
The above reads like a family letter In
deed it comes from member of General
Hancock's military family, and one who
regards Hancock with something of the
same affection son feels for his father.
We have the original letter in our posses
sion, with private note from the receiver
of it, authorizing les publication, but with
holding the name Of the writer for person
al reasons
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South Carolina Census.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.-Sccretary Schurz
this afternoon made public the report of
Supt. Walker, of the census bureau, on the
alleged census frauds in South Carolina.
The General gives his reasons for believing
the census of 1870 incorrect, attributing it
mainly to defects of the law under which it
was taken, that Of 1850, and adds: "In-
vestigation places 1t beyond doubt, first, that
the census of 10 was grossly defective, and
second, that the census of 80 was substan-
TALLY we'll taken. In no instance did any
thing appear which bore the semblance OF
fraud in the returns made to this Office by
the enumerators of 80. In some instances
nearly every family was identified as resi-
dents in township, notwithstanding the
great extent Of South Carolina townships
some of which embrace 100 and even 200
square miles. In all cases Identification
was carried far enough to put 1t beyond
doubt that tho fault of impossible gain
reported over the census of 10, lay with
preceding enumeration. 1t seems to me
that the report of special agent Carrot sat
isfactoriy settles the question as to the fair
ness of the tenth census in South Caro-
lima"
Gen. Walker in conclusion says of the in-
vestigation 81 know of no reason why
any further charge should be made against
the enumeration recently brought to con-
clusion by commissioned and sworn officers
Of the government in South Carolina. The
presumption which existed against their
work has been completely overthrown, and
strong counter presumption has been Gre
ated by veriflcatlon upon the ground Of
schedules of inhabitants, in the case of 10
enumeration districts successfully taken
for special investigation on account of their
exceptionally questionable character"
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WASH. SOrr .. lFlouuc.
HOMESTEAD PATENTs-MoNTANA.
Under the act Of May 90, 1862, aud acts
supplemental thereto, patents have just
been approved in the General Land Office
for residents of Montana, viz:
Daniel James, township five north, 100
acres.
Abram ]. Hickman, township N, 10s.17
acres.
Rembrandt W. Gillette, township s N,
100 acres.
Newton L. Page, township N, 100
acres.
Franklin J. Gangler, township y N, 100
acres.
John II. Duncan, township N, 100
acres.
John B. Gotten, township o N, 1874
acres.
Calvin W. Wilkinson, township 0 N, 100
acres.
Adolph Hoepfner, township 10 N, 100
Edwin K. Dukes, township 10 N, so
acres.
GENERAL LAND OFFICE NOTES,
To Park City, Utah, inquirer the Com
missioner says: The location of q mining
claim gives the locator exclusive dominion
any legal right to interfere with anything
belonging thereto. He is also entitled to
the exclusive right of position and enjoy
ment OF all the surface incl uded within the
lines of his location, etc., said right includes
everything pertaining to the surface, sub
ject to previous acquired water rights.
The case of tho Big Muddy lode and mill
site, Montana, has been taken to the
Secretary on appeal from the Commission
er dated Jan. 9Th last.
Registers and Receivers hereafter are d.
rected to forward as sosn as made the pa
pers in the case of any entry of mineral
land, not waiting as heretofore to trans
NIT them with the monthly reports.
The claim of Marcus DAILY, Montana, has
been approved for patenting.
DESERT LAND APPLICATIONS.
Applicants for desert lands, the Regis
tiers and Receivers are now directed, shall
publish for 80 days a notice describing the
land and naming the time and place at
which he will submit proof as to the agri-
cultural character thereof. The Register
and Receiver will also post notice In his
Office for tho Same period. When the claim
ant shall appear to submit his proof the
Register and Receiver will require him to
furnish the affidavit of the publisher Of the
newspaper in whice the notice was publish
ed showing that tho Same was published
for the period required. Should no miner
al claimant appear the Register and Re-
ceiver will receive the ordinary nen-miner-
al affidavit; should mineral claimants sp-
pear tho Register and Receiver will pro-
coed to order q hearing.
The mining act Of May 10, 1879, docs not
expressly recognize the right Of an assignee
to take . patent in his ewn name and there
fore decides that patents cannot be % is
sued.
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Annexed.

OTTowA, Got. GA Downing street cir
cular Published in the official gazette this
morning announces that by order of the
Council from aud after September LIST, 1880,
all British territories and possessions in
North America not already included in the
Dominion of Canada, and all islands ada
cent to such territories, shall, with tho ex-
ception Of Newfoundland and it's DEEPEN
denotes, become a part OF the said Domin-
ion Of Canada, and be subject to the laws
in force in said Dominion in so far as such
laws may be applied tbs reto.