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Year: 1877

The action of the Chamber of Commerce
yesterday on the subject OF excessive bank
taxation claims the respectful consideration
of Congress and of our State Legislature.
The large amount of active capital and the
varied interests represented at the meeting
show how generally the mercantile and COM
mercial classes of the metropolis condemn
policy calculated to cripple our banking
facilities. Two petitions were presented for
signatures, one addressed to Congress ask
ing the repeal Of the taxes now levied by
the general government on the deposits and
capital of all banks, and the other to the
State Legislature praying that the laws
Of the State may be so amended
that the shareholders of banks shall
their property SO invested after such deduc-
tions as other corporations and private citi-
zens are by law allowed to make An influ-
ential committee was appointed to present
and press these petitions, and the various
chambers of commerce and boards of trade
throughout the country were invited, by
resolution, to cooperate in the movement.


The commerce and Industries of the
metropolis would be seriously injured if its
banking capital should be so far reduced as
to be inadequate to their wants. A liberal
banking capital means aid and encourage
ment to all business interests. Laws that
impose unequal burdens on such capital and
thus induce its serious reduction or drive
it away into other States and cities
where it will be more literally treated
are therefore q direct injury to the
State and especially to the business classes
and property owners of New York, the in
terests of the latter being dependent on the
general progress and prosperity of the city.
We all hope for revival of business, which
has been for some tiIue unusually depressed,
and if it should happily come it is essen
tial that it should meet encouragement
from adequate banking capital. One Of the
speakers at yesterdays meeting stated that
if the propositions recently made by few
of the leading banks in this city to their
stockholders are carried out our bank
capital will be reduced this year over
twelve million dollars, or fifteen per cent of
the whole capital employed. These facts
should receive the serious consideration of
the State Legislature. We cannot too soon
change policy that is condemned by the
whole business community.
Year: 1877

THE DEVELOPMENTS In the Jersey ferry con-
spiracy are Of interest proving that
checks and balances cannot make two thieves
rs useful as one honest man. The pay of the
two men charged with the fraud would have
secured single man of character who could
have discharged the duties of both. Premiums
on honesty are not popular among business
men as fancied precautions against fraud; but it
il none the less fact that they are cheaper as
well az more business like.
Year: 1877

TIE OBJECTIONS OFFERED in court yesterday
to rapid transit were about as serious as those
made in the last century against the introduction
of stoves into churches. But the cold church is a
thing of the past.
Year: 1877

THE copper mlnes ot .,ionteZuma district, adjoining Castle Dome and some 40 miles from here are once more beginning to at tract attention. The low price of copper and the cost of transportation have kept these mines in the back ground for many years. But the arrival of the railroad is making available their stores of metal. As is common with copper lodges, near the surface they carry ores in great variety, but copper glance and brown silicates seem to be the prevailing ores. Some of these mines occur in long streak of micaceous schist less than mile wide at its widest part Through this schist the copper veins run in all directions. Close by are some heavy copper ledges, on which only assessment work has been done, but which which are remarkable for carrying coarse gold. Col Barney, of the Silver King, used to carry a pocket specimen from one of these lodges WHICH pore d SOlu SpcCliicH "OiSHlhS "' least SIP, and gold button of about the same weight, which was run out by Win P. Miller in making an assay from the same mine. We have not seen that district for several years, but to the best of oul recollection the gangue of the ledges with in the schist streak is quartz, while o those outside of it, it is lime spar of variou: kinds. The copper and gold specimens from that district in the SENTINEL cabine are carried in gangue of gyysum. Int Ysabel mine, Montezuma district, was thi' 1 week sold for 5000.
Year: 1877

RAILROAD improvements have moved slowly this week, number of the mechan- ics being off duty until plans are received here for setting up steam windlass and platforms for loading the steamers. The same boiler will probably pump water for the tanks. A force of forty Chinamen has been kept at work grading down the hill behind the steamboat office, preparatory to laying down passenger platform and runway for unclaimed baggage, down to the warehouse. The dirt excavated is car fied across the river and there used in fill ing in around the end oi the bridge. The same force of Chinamcn will level up Mad ison avenue, along the track, and then bt sent to excavate rock, for rip-rapping tht bridge piers, at point about half way be tween Pilot Knob and Ogilby station.
Year: 1877

We learn that the weather was so cold on the desert night before last that the cars which arrived at Yuma yesterday morning were covered with icicles.

 That is what the Los Angeles Herald says and it is about as correct as the com mon reports of our summer climate. Up to date we have not had frost here, to say nothing of ice. The official record of Yuma's mean winter temperature places it at about 50; the official record ot the mean temperature of our hottest months last summer puts it at 92.
Year: 1877

FROM Captain Polhamus, who left the Cocopah at Chimehuevi valley on the 7tE, on her way up the river, we learn that the last of the machinery for the new Me Crackin 20 stamp mill left the river at Aubrey on the 9th and has long ere this been delivered at the mill site. MT. Wool ley, who has been for years engaged in putting up quartz mills in Nevada, vert up on the Cocopah to Aubrey on his way to McCrackin. He will superintend the putting together of the machinery. Harry Knowles had got his quartz mil up at Elm pire Flat and got steam on her for the firs time on the 9th, and started up to try things and get them into running order By this time he is regularly at work. Pol hamus says the mill is a perfect beaut, and equal to anything of the kind he eve saw. There were over 100 tons of quart on the mill dump, just lousy with gold and Pol. thinks it will not take Knowle long to pound out fortune if he can ge much more of that kind of rock. Knowles machinery for dressing copper ores ha not yet been put up.
Year: 1877

THE Gila City placers were located

 number of years ago by company con-

 posed largely of army officers. Bull Run

 Mcdowell had large share in it, and it

 was generally known as McDowelPs out fit. Capt J. G. Costa, of McD.'s staff, one of the New York Costas. got leave of ab- sence and came out as superintendent.

 They bought an old pump of the Benchley

 Water Works, of San Francisco, and laid in an immense amount of machinery, pip ing and supplies. Their outfit nearly filled the old brig Laura, which brought it from S. F. to the mouth of the Colorado river. Some idea of its quantity may be formed from the fact that they paid Clint Thomp-

 son nearly S7,00000 for hauling it out to

 Gila City from Yunl, abJut p miles.

 They were going to pump water from ;he

 G.la river onto the placers and wash them

 down by hydraulic process. B1'ides hav-

 ing been shot in the jaw, Costa was Decul- 1 far in other respects. He had come here | at the beginning of summer and adopted

 tlc theory that olr Indians had solved the

 problem of clothing for hot weather; so he

 gridu lily accustomed himself to going about in breech clout and big S)nora

 hat until his skin was a rich bronze, shoul- der, cheek and heel. Most of their stuff

 had been delivered ol the ground and the

 erection of their III mIchnery was well under

 way when an expert named Sears was sen

 out to examine the property. He crossed the San Diego desert on a buck board in

 July, got sick and disgusted and reported

 ar inst the enterprise, almost without

 looking at the ground. Costa and tho

 mechanics had prospected the gravel a odd moments and were very enthusiastic

 and confident of getting much gold. Blu

 the company accepted Sears report and

 in regular military style, gave orders t'

 stop work and condemn ard sell everything

 at auction Costa wanted to take all the stock himsel and go on; tire mechanic;

 offere to go on and put the works in opera tio1, charging the company nothing l they did not ge: gold enough to ply thel wages. But brass buttons had decided tht the work should stop and would suffer n' contradiction. So the outfit was sold ou at big loss, before it got to work. It neve made st.am or even fired up. The pun and engine was sent back to San Francisco

 In 1870 an old man named StevenSo brought down boiler and pump to wor 5 the same ground. The boiler was sold a l. auction to pay steamboat freight andJ. W Jones took thu pump to pay the old man t whisky bill. Chris Horner has them bot

 ROW down at his shop. Ayear or two afte
Year: 1877

IF we get through another and fourth week without having a new case of small pox, the people of Yuma may begin to re lax their precautions. \ little boy of our acquaintance had high fever one day this week and d small poX scare was started right off The entire neighborhOJd for. bade their children from going near tic sick ones house. The doctor came, shook his head, looked wise and gave the young ster physic. The next day, and every day since, the cherub has been making cart wheel of himself in the sand before tho court house and winning tle other boys choicest marbles. That is fair specimen of most of our "cases."
Year: 1877

that Haggett brought down g complete outfit. He bought out Gila station and To- cated his ground. A. L. Grow, present supervisor, made the pipe and got all the machinery to working in good shape. Con- siderable gold was washed out, but none of the party understood the business. They set their sluice boxes too steep, and with such faulty rifles that they lost most Of the gold. Jesus Cos boy washed out gold as coarse as S2.5O chispas, from their tailingS. Haggett got crowded for money, gave it mp and sold out. The machinery was Sent u9 to the Colorado River Indian reserYa- tion and pumped water there couple of years. But the government did not pay for it and it now lies at the Picket Post ready to work on the Silver King mine whenever water is struck there. Now we are getting ready to chronicle happier outcome Of the next Gila City enterprise. The gold is there on big scale; money, skill and industry can take it out
Year: 1877




Dear SRI have just this moment
read the BULLRTIN of the 4th inst, con
tanning my letter to the Washington I'm
ion and your editorial comments upon
it. Your defense of me from any dis
honorable imputations is so kind and
generous that | cannot forbear Writ no
you at once to express my sincere and
grateful thanks, The views which you
express of the situation are the true,
ard only ones which the Southern peo-
pie must at present express, unless we
would destroy by intemperance and folly
all that we have already won and are
about to win by the exercise Of the most
patience forbearance and good judgment
ever exhibited by any people in the his
time in the history of our country when
we were threatened with great er dangers
than environ us now, nor was there
ever a time when wise statesmanship
and conservative patriotism were more
urgently demanded in our National
| Councils than now A few unwise
utterances, n few acts of folly may
| bring upon our country and LeOple trou-
blss and disasters that have had no par
allel in the history of any nation that
has ever existed, while prudence
frmness and moderation may save Us
from the perils that surround US. 1t is
an unfortunate characteristic in Ameri-
can politics that calmness and dignity
in the expression of ones opinions is too
often mistaken for political Indifference
and Cancellation and courtesy towards
an opponent, for party treason. We
must rely upon the better element of the
Republican party to ally themselves with
US and assist in saving the country, and
not drive them away from US By sweep
ing denunciltiou and abuse. We
are surrounded by dangers and Difficult
ties on every side, and it is not easy to
/ determine the exact path of duty. For
myself, I shall stand by what | believe
to be the right, looking to the we'll
being of the whole country, and espec-
| tally will | maintain the honor and de-
| feDd the interests Of those who coudded
both the one and the other to my keep
ing. l shall never desert or betray
them; and Whatever fate or fortuae may
befall thom, shall share it. l hope for
lawful and peaceful solution of the
| Presidential question. l think it sus-
ceptibIe of such a solution, and that it
will be reached by the Inauguration of
! Tilden and Hendricks


l thank you again for the confidence
you express in my political integrity and
devotion to the public good, and
trust shall do nothing to forfeit it.
Very truly your friend,


CASEY II. YOUNG.
Year: 1877

Along with Lamar and other eminent
Southern Democratic Conservatives
Casey Young is laboring to stay the mad
march of war ideas and to fix public at
tention alore in tho groove of an honor
able and eful policy. He and his
class of statesmen are aiming to build
up in the pabiic mind formidable in-
fiuence which will force the Republic can
conspirators to renounce their treason
able designs and allow the pronounced
will of the people to have expression
in the inauguration of Iilden and Hen
bricks. He and his associates are Op-
posed to threatening the Republicans
with war in the event Of Hayes inau-
guration He claims that the Southern
people, especially, shoull look to the
arts and resorts of peace to settle Presi-
dental complications. A different policy
would arrest the re-fraternization of the
sections and revert the South to the an
urchy, doubt and gloom that enshrc uded
cur people just after the war.


If Morton and his fanatical revolution
ists seize the Government through the
Inauguration of Hayes, it is better
suited for the Northern Democrats to
undertake resistance than for the
South now in hasty manner to give the
Republicans a good occasion to raise the
cry that the South is ripe for another
revolution. Let our statesmen and the
press South cease all attempts at tanning
the flame of civil commotion.


If an outbreak should occur over the
Presidential succession the South can
throw the might of her influence for
peace in the interest Of the preservation
Of constitutional freedom. To be rash at
this moment when the two great parties,
the Republican and Northern Demo-
Gratis, are contending for the advantage
of portion, would be to imperil the last
hope of peaceful settlement


We are opposed to a tame submission
to the Morton conspirators. when they
lay violent hands upon the life Of the
nation. When that dire hour comes the
South E, people will not be slow to vim
iicate their inherited devotion to the
principles of true representative govern
ment.


But at this time our only true line of
duty is to declare and demand that legel
and constitutional methods are compe-
cert to solve all disturbing questions,
while partisan war will aggravate mat
ters and open mp unto US an Had of un-
ending woes. What peace cannot accom-,
lish for the people towards the preser
vJtion of their liberties and rights sarely
evil war will be immeasurably impotent
{, effect


Conservative Democrats and Conser
Satiye Republicans constitute the joint
element capable of speaking, Peace, be
still, to the troubled waters" A great
Tacifcator is the demand of the times.
lave We a Clay, whose commanding
character and persuasive speech can
hiring order out Of chaos and lead the
people to fa7sate acrimonious wra ng-
Hngs anu ADOPT compromise in accord
W ith the highest and best int rests o
Il e ceuLtry at large?
Year: 1877

THERB is reason to believe that in
February Senator Ferry will resign his
position in the interest of the candidacy
of Hayes. Ferry's term as Senator ex-
pin es March 3, and he cannot be con-
sidered a Senator of the United States
until he is sworn in again. This could
not be done till noon Of March 5, and
Consequently he won't be a Senator, and
won't be Legally President of the Senate.
The new President of the Senate will be
some one whose term viii elapse March
the 4th.
Year: 1877

The Memphis Ledger is pleased to give
the following short biographical sketch
of our worthy county representative
We are pleased to see our contemporary
giving so just and gratifying outline of
the life and services of this excellent
gentleman. His record is good, his
character above reproach and his prer-
ent betokens a future of extended useful
Year: 1877

We regret that there is prospect of
our losing the valuable citizenship OF
Prof J. NJ Hubbard He has left for
Ennis, Ellis county, Texas, to engage IN
the newspaper business. We wish him
great success. His we'll known editorial
ability and high scholarship will recon-
mend him to the confidence and esteem
of the Lone Star people.
Year: 1877

A 3 HEwITT, Chairman of the Ma
tional Democratic Committee, says that
he would prefer Hayes for President
rather than that the country be plunged
j. to civil war. He thinks the Democrats
of New York, New Jersey and COnnec


ticu1 would be a unit for Hayes and
peace the very moment any steps we're
taken for the inaugursti ton of T'iIden by
force of arms He SAYS that he would
resign his position as Chairman of the
National Democratic Committee, rather
than to give his approval as the repre-
sentative of the Eastern Democracy to
any scheme looking towards that object


Western men represent the temper of
the Democrats of their section as more
warlike, and that they are determined to
secure a fair show for Tilden and to re
sist any attempt to carry out the Chand


Ter conspiracy, although the Democrats
Of the Northern money centres may be
deferred by their supposed pecunlary
interests. Some of the Westera Demo
Gratis do not hesitate to deaounce as pusil-
luminous the idea that Grantism and all
it's iniquities should be approved and
fastened upon the country for at least
four years longer for the sIke of peace
Year: 1877

ITis the general opinion thrOuhout
the West that the country is standing on
the precipiee of bloody and terrible
civil war, and that the Democracy should
do everything in their power to avert it,
bat never sacrifice their manhood and
all their rights as free people.
Year: 1877

THE unreserved statement of Crapo,
q Republican on the Louisiana Investi
eating Committee, that the alleged out
rags in that State were in the main
fabrications, and that the 0inkston tor
ture was simply an outbreak of blacks,
and so far as the election is concerned
there was no doubt that the Democrats
carried the State, has thrown the Sen
ate wing particularly into spec chless con-
fusion. Comments on this extraordin airy
refutation Of the Sherman report have
formed the main staple of conversation
The deduction drawn by careful men
are to the effect tina. the bottom is be
ginning to drop out of the tub built by
Chandler and his junta.
Year: 1877

WESTERN DEMoCR,T claim that the
inauguration of Hayes wouIi sound the
knell f,r the downfall of the Republic,
and that what was worth fighting for in
l776 is worth fighting for IN 1876.
Year: 1877

Hon. GEO. w. JULIAN, in his great
speech at Indianapolis, said: Let the
conspirators be warned in season BY
every lover of regulated liberty that
millions of men will be found ready to
offer their lives as hostages to the sac
redness Of the ballot as the palladium of
our liberty.
Year: 1877

IF too much Importance is attached to
the bIathering of the bowling idiots of
the two parties, a peaceful solution
seems impossible, but the strong deter
mination of the Teople to have peace>
full inauguration of the man entitled to
the Presidency has an influence which is
steadily growing.
Year: 1877

Various members OF Mile. Aimees opcratic troupe
on their arrival hcre sent their trunks to the
House. Mile. Aimee was held accountable for pay
ment OF tho freight, and to insure its payment Tho
trunks were attached, sho having refused at Grst
pay the freight II Is stated that she subsequently
gave the money to the Marshal in liquidation OF tho
claim that lawyer got possession Of the funds and
Instead OF paying the hotel proprietor held hom
claiming that the latter was indebted to him for
than that amount for professional services motion
was made before Judge Donohuc, In Supreme Court.
Chambers, yesterday, to compel the lawyer To pay
over the money Judge Donohuo took tho papers, 70.
serving his decision.
Year: 1877

fNorE-Leters intended for this column must bs
accompanied by tho writer's full name and address TO
insure attention. Complainauts who unwilling to-
comply with this rule SIMPLY waste time in writing.
Write on only one side OF tho paper E-ED HgaALD.l
Year: 1877

To THE EDIToR OF THE HERALD


What Is The the water is not allowed to run
at the drinking fountains, and why not the cups
left on? Many OF them somo of tho most public
streets are deficient this respect thereby incon.
veniencing the public. Y.
Year: 1877

A FEMALE Justice of the Peace in
Wyoming Territory was obliged to hear
an adultery cnso in which her husband
filled the unenviable position of defend;
ant. She sentenced him to be hanged by
the neck until dead, and was anxious TO
have The sentence carried into effect ut
once, until the attorneys explained to her
thu, She was sitting simply rs an exam
ming Court. She then held him in bond-
of SlS 900, 900, to await the action of the
Grand Jury. and said she would shoot the
first man full of holes that attempted to
raise the surtties.
Year: 1877

SALT LAKE is greatly agitatrd at the
present time on tie subject Of the pro-
phetIe succession. The impression pre-
walls that the Young family will be set
aide and Joseph Smith, Jr., son of the
original Prophet, will be tho chosen lead
Year: 1877

TIL RUSSIAN WAk.-Latest adyiccs
show that the present interest of the war
between the Turk and Giaour centers
around Schipka Pass. The Russians
have the pass and are defending it with
dogged pertinacty. The forces Of the
contending powers are being hurried to
the scene of conflict and the decisive bat
tie Of the war may be fought in Bulgaria.
Year: 1877

SUSAN b. ANTHONY, Lucy Stone and
new stump speaker Tor female Suffrage
Miss Leila d. Partridge, are TO conduct
the campaign in Colorado this year TO Sc.
cure the ratification of constitutional
amendment comforting the ballot on wo
Year: 1877

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mechanical ingenuity and accuracy and
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Hernia in practice, when the Triumph
Rupture Cure, will infallibly and speedily
cure it. These wonderful appliances are
sold at 1915 Chestnut street, Philadelphia
and 334 Bowery, New York where the
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Book, to either Office. If.