Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-15
Letter from the Capital,

DEAR NEWS VI -
ann knowledge and belief, the ancient town
q c.r,on remains in about the same status
vbsn lsseI soiled virgin foolseap with
.,rd5v ink. A moderate supply of mud
"a siush renders the streets of this suburban
r;IS.oe a paradise for the liberal supply Of
n;0ss of all kinds of pedigree that are free
and TO the manor born. The face of woman
rarely smiles upon US here, and the principal
amusements. are buttop-holing and drinking
Mhiskey. enliyened with an Occasional tight,
and yesterday made joyous BY an actual run
away Of pair of horses attached to buggy.
On every corner of the street are. crowds Of
citizens, some turning the stone, others hold
ing the axe, while the larger portion are en-
gagged in passing a liberal supply Of water to
avoid making any chance sparks that might
Hy; and igniting the general magazine, pre-
cipitate the general explosion, an event that
all concede must sooner or later take place.
THE SENATORIAL QUESTION.
The engTossing question Of the hour Is, who
shall represent Nevada in the United States
Senate? The list of candidates is too well
known to need repeating, and their merits
have been canvassed, and biography traced
from the hour they first attempted " suction F"
to the present time. Prominent among the
list is the old war-horse-Governo James
w. Nye, who complacently regards the yacil-
lating motions of all competitors and seems
confident Of his own strength and ability to
win the race-his dignity Of character, know
ledge oflegislation, and general qualifications
we think are appreciated by the body corpor-
ate Of our Legislature, and We will be safe in
reckoning on his election.
The abuse that partizan newspapers and
politicians have heaped upon the head Of
Hon. VIM. Stewart, (more familiarly Bill
Stewart), entities him to great consideration,
even If his own qualities as a gentleman and
Statesman did not place him COLOSSUS like,
above petty jealousy and SANDER. Stewart
seems TO know his strength and conscious,
feels no alarm. Put his name in your calen-
dar for the United States Senate.
Among the compromise candidates c. E.
belong, and Messrs. Whitman, Hovey and
Cradle6augh, each have their ardent friends
and admirers, but will We think be badly
beaten. @'''' ''o .''
STATE PRINTER. ...
As it is a matter Of egotism to say too
much on this subject, we forbear. The Uiaol
and Enterprise are represented in the matter
BY the proprietors, and Lewis, Of the Post,
cackles ike wet hen. Our proprietor, Mr..
Philip Lynch, seems to be pretty firmly
seated in the front chair, and his ability and
principles, it is generally conceded, entitle
him to the office. ..... ....-......
. .e 49, THE LEGISLATURE. '.s Be
Both branches Of this body seem to be
made up Of the right material, and general
anxiety seems to prevail that business should
be transacted with dispatch. Everything
being in q chrysalis state it is dfficult mat
ter TO move the wheels nf legislation too
rapidly, but when once fairly started, no diff
GUILTY will be experienced in maintaining a
desirable momentum. The House met this
morning, and several bills we're either intro
duced or notice OF an introduction given.
Very many of the members are anxious that
a State Printer shall be selected forthwith, as
the necessity of such an Office is more appar-
eut each day. A new and somewhat peculiar
question seems to excite considerable discus
sion, and is yet unsettled. At present the
matter has assumed the following shape
First-Is q clergyman christian, politics
not reckoued. Second-Will the Legislature
pay the clergy for praying by contract.
Third-Does the Legislature need any
prayers: The question is mixed" but
will probably be settled at an early hour.
P. S. The matter has been amicably arranged,
and an invitation has been extended to the
Union clergymen Of the city to pray ad h6t-
t1sla, but without compensation. v-'ai@
The Governors Message was well received
by all, and many Of his recommendations
meet with general approval, among which
may be reckoned an Act to create Specific
Contract Law-aud which will be passed at
an early day. ..
MILITARY. .,
A large number Of soldiers are daily to be
seen upon the streets from Camp Nye, in
Kings Canon, a short distance from the city.
One hundred of Uncle Sans boys, recently
discharged from service, have arrived In the
city from the military post at Salt Lake.
s-a' THIRD HOUSE. ...
This honorable and extensive body organ
lied last night, but adjourned without select
ing permanent officers. 1t has been limited
that action was delayed on account Of the
absence of Rev. George Birdsall, who is
quite indisposed at his residence in Virginia.
Hon. Hal. Clayton will present his yaledic-
tory forthwith, which has been pronounced a
finished piece of sophistry by the favored few
who have seen the advance sheets, one Of the
most emphatic requests being demand Of
Lewis & Gibson to refuse payment of duties
on all whisky, rum, gin, or other necessaries
consumed by them and their customers. The
matter may create serious disturbance with
the internal reqenue officials. Among the
candidates who will probably be elected, we
are permitted to mention the names of the
Sergeant-at-Arms, Captain 7. g.
Murphy, who was present at the battle Of
Bull Run; Hon. Jack. Wilde will have a
close contest with Pap. Hunt for Page. Riff
Williams and Alex. Hunter are prominent
candidates for U. S. S.; while Ben. Ballou
will undoubtedly by Chief Of Bureau. Nu-
other candidates are spoken oil, but
no certainty exists as to their chances.
GENERAL REMARKS. .,.. ..
Every one here appears to feel well pleased
with the general appearance Of Legislative
matters, and all are awaiting the good time
coming. o.. Yours, FELIX.
Postscript Extraordinary.
WEDNESDAY EvENISG-l0 P. N.
Since writing, some matters Of serious i'm
portance have been transacted, and as no OPP
ing, I hasten to communicate the permanent
organization Of the ......' '....... ....
..... - THIRD HOUSE.
This grave and reverend body duly assem-
bled at early candle-light at the Carson The
atre, and were called TO order by the Clerk
pro TEN. A Committee Of Credentials re-
ported twenty-five members entitled TO con-
sideration, sud number embracing every
class Of society, from printer to clergy
man. The body Of members presented a
splendid appearances. the gray hairs of youth
mingling with the raven locks Of age. De-
crepid manhood and sturdy decline sat side
by side, and Abe Is the maker Of them all. 1.
Rev. Mr.. G. E. Tallnadge was selected as
Chaplain, by vote Of "a to 4, and his sala-
~ was fixed at the liberal sum Of six bits a
month, payable in Virginia City scrip. His
election was a triumph of matter over mind,
and his able exhortation for more grace was
illustrative of great and good mind, al
though some members ofthe inferior branches
slurringly remarked that the "grace" he
meant was Of feminine eharacter-decent
people wouldn't say such things. The Hon.
Hal Clayton delivered his yaledictory amid
moistened throats and dry eyes, and babe
farewell to his constituents with many sobs;
land Of such is the kingdom of Brigham
William (vulgarly called Billy Patterson
was chosen Sergeant-at-Arms on the two
hundred and seventh ballot. Capt, T.. g..
Murphy was appointed Private Secretary to
Governor Charles Wilson, and was directed
by that functionary to read his Inaugural
Address TO the Honse. The gallant Captain