Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-08-31
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Sacramento Republican Convention
SAN Francisco, Aug. 30.-At the Sacra-
msnto Convention Mr.. Booth came for
ward amidst an outburst Of applause,
which continued for some time. On tax
ing the chair, Mr.. Booth said he looked
over the Convention and saw strength in
the faces assembled. There had been no
political party in all history that had &C.
complished 30 much for justice, so much
for humanity and so much for freedom as
the Republican party had accomplished
by an enlightened law during the past ~
years. The party could not live on its ira
ditions. 1t must drink anew at the orig
inal fountain of its inspiration. 1t must
meet new questions with the old courage.
The Republican State Convention was
called to order at 2 P. NJ. by W. W. Nor
row, Chairman of the State Central Com
mittee.
James A. Orr of Plumas was elected
temporary Secretary. Ex-senator Newton
Booth was elected temporary Chairman by
reclamation. Without opposition a COM
mittee Of fifteen on platform and nine on
permanent organization was appointed.
The Chair appointed a Committee on Gre
L lCt, O"NAt Siu
and Sam. Foster; Second District, J. R.
Hardenburg and r. B. Mcfarland; Third
District, D. 7. Cole and Aaron Bell; Fourth
District, J. A. Clayton and J. P. Stearns;
at large, Drury Malone. Recess Of an
hour.
An Unknown Apache Raid.
CALABAsAs "a. IT,, Aug. 3o.-A band
of unknown Apaches raided the valley
early this evening, and it is reported have
killed quite a number of men, women and
children, amounting to twenty in all.
They have taken all the ranches from
Calabasas to the line, and the people are
coming into Calabasas for safety. Juh's
band have crossed the line into Arizona.
1t is believed that he it is who is raiding
the settlements. Capt. Madden, com
handing at Fort Huachuacha, is in pur-
suit of the Indians raiding Santa Cruz
Valley. The killing of Martinas and fam
lily yesterday occurred only Is miles south
OF the tragedies reported from Calabasas.
Miners Attacked by Apaches.
TOMBSTONE, Aug. 30.-The Epitaph's
Huachuacha correspondent states that a
courier from Santa Cruz gives an account
Of the killing of three persons by the In
dams and a general raid Of the hostiles in
the valley. A company Of cavalry was
sent from this post to investigate. The
Apaches attacked o party of American
miners 25 miles south of Fronteeros, Sono-
ra, on Tuesday of last week. One man
named George Reifersthal was killed and
paysOn Barnes wounded. The Others in
treuched themselves behind q wagon, and
stood off the savages for several hours.
The hostiles retired at night. The miners
returned to Fronteeras. Col. Fores and
forty Mexican troops are pursuing the
savages.
Another Account of the Fight.
Tucson, Aug. 30.-The Stars advices
from Fronteeras, Sonora, says that a party
consisting of H. Barnes, Payson Barnes
and q man named Reifersthal and two
MeXicans, were attacked by Apaches last
Wednesday, and Reifersthal was killed,
and one of the Barnes wounded in the left
arm. The fight lasted all day, and the
men escaped under cover of darkness.
The Killing of Hessing.
Tucson, Aug. 30.-The Stars special
advices from Magdelena, Sonora, say:
The victim OF the murder perpetrated at
INC HoDllau naHcu WAS d Hepne" i n w.
Hessing. At the time the murder was
the elder Hessing was at the
mine, awaiting the arrival of his nephew
with money for which he had been sent
to Hermosillo. The young man was shot
from behind. The indications are that
several persons were engaged in the homi-
eide. The murderer has not been arrest
ed. The Star Courier, who brought the
news to the nearest telegraph station,
126 nils in thirty-two hours.
A Canard.
SAN Francisco, Aug. 30.--A Los Ange-
les dispatch says: H. Barting Of Guaymas,
q mining partner Of Boss Hessing, who
in this city to-day, says the re-
ported killing of Hsssing is a canard.
He left Hessing but a few days ago, miles
away from the scene of the murder. He
says the report grew out of the killing by
the Apaches Of two men named Chord and
Noble, whom Hessing had sent to Guaymas
to procure money to pay off his hands.
further denies the stories in cir
in reference to a revolution in
He says the Government has
called out the troops to suppress
the Apaches.
Fell Down q Shaft.
VIRGINIA New, Aug. 3O.-John Ash
fell down the joint Union-Mexican shaft
this morning, 80 feet, and struck straddlo
of the bucket, splitting him almost open.