Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-16
Letter from the Capital.
Carson CITY, December, l6, 1864.

DEAR NEWs!-olueS e'N
Senatorial question has been the all absorb
inc tonic that has engaged the attention Of
the Legislature, and the public generally. At
l o'clock yesterday afternoon the House and
sor,tr went into Joint Convention in the
7 on;SI,tiye Hall, and after some prelimina-
r;os nroceeded to ballot doubly for United
Go Sanators-the first ballot resulting in
80 olect;on of Hon. VIM. NJ. Stewart, OF
S,oroy county, By vote of six more than
49, recessary for a choice. Gov. James W.
I'VE and c. f. belong, Esq, having receiv-
ed each twenty-three votes; D.
A ,not;on was then made by DR.. Bein, oil
s,orev 10 adjourn until Saturday, but the
S'ot;cn was lost. and second ballot resulted
- LONGS vote falling to seventeen, and
NJ hoId;1o his own. The same result was
Ma for seven ballots, with the exception OF
one vote changed from Cradlebaugh to Nye,
leaving him within three votes OF an election.
A. 2 n7clock the Convention adjourned until
to-day, at 10 o'clock. .s.
TIE CHANCES.
A, this time Governor Nye looks to be the
coming man, his friends clinging to him with
n ,enaeity that will prove hard to withstand,
altbouph 4 struggle is being made to bring
forwar3 B. c. Whitman as the most available
n,rtv 70 heat the Governor. Wepredict that
James w. Nye will be elected on the trst
ballot.
NOTICE OF BILLS.
No,;ce of several new bills has been made,
one among which will interest the people oil
Virginia, as affecting their interests. We re-
fer 10 the bill presented BY Senator Winton
NJ Storey, for the relief of the Virginia Fire
Department, asking that s., 1000 be appropri.
ated from the city treasury for the payment OIL
debts contracted for hose and water-gatesi
which are now in Virginia awaiting delivery
ON payment. We noticed Assistant Engineer
RIFF Williams was particularly pleased with
the probabilities OF an early passage Oh the
same.
APPEARANCE OF THE LEGISLATURE.
The Senate meets in the room formerly
used BY the United States District Courts
Desks have been placed in the room for the
accommodation Of the members, and in the
centre rises the Presidents desk, while
directly in front is the Secretary's stand and
his assistants. Mr.. Moore gives general
satisfaction to that body in his position as
Secretary, while the services Of his assistant
George r. Almond, are almost indispens.
able for the dispatch Of the large amount oil
business necessarily to be transacted.
The members the Senate are fine looking
body of men, and evidently intend to make
a speciality. In long hall ad,
Joining the Senate Chamber is the
ASSEMBLY ROOM,
Also fitted up in convenient manner, in the
Il ,,-1,ol = h. SUnoLarbs
chair, and directly front the Clerks stand
and desk. Hon. c. W. Tozer makes a most
excellent presiding officer, and evidently
understands his work. VIM. NJ. Gillespie's
merits as Clerk, are unquestioned, and the
Assistant Clerk, Mr.. Chauncy Stewart, is
winning hosts Of friends BY his courtesy and
accommodating manner.
The members of the House compare favor
ably with those OF the Senate, and number
some sound thinkers and accomplished
scholars among their body. Conformity we
like the appearance Of our lawmakers, and
we belive the new State will be provided with
suitable laws at an early day.
THE CITY,
Outside of legislative matters, is one OF the
quietest places in the world. People get up,
eat, drink, and usually retire in good order.
The Fire Department is excellent, and is
capitally commanded by Chief Slicer, who
knows how to "run the machine" Some oil
the most beautiful and accomplished women
in the State are said to have a habitation
here, but the bad state Of the roads we think
render them "born to blush unseen" Some
very fine private residences have been erected
in the city, and few embellished gardens
are to be seen. Carsonites are sure that they
will be blessed with the location Of Branch
Mint, and the boys are even specializing on
the vast amount Of currency that will natu-
rally be in circulation, Business generally
does not appear to be very brisk, except at
the bars, and Lewis & Gibson, at the Orms-
by House, and Pete Hopkins, near the Legis-
lature, are daily distributing large amounts
OF fluid refreshments to the thirsty multitude.
We are informed that extensive preparations
for racing are being made as soon as the
ground will permit. One mile from Carson
is the famous Warm Springs, and large num-
bers Of visitors are daily welcomed by the
genial proprietors Of the Curry Warm Springs
Hotel, Messrs. Gardner & Klasing.
on THE WING.
As soon as the final settlement Of the Sen
atorial question shall be had, a large number
of transient politicians will leave for some
other region. Virginia is we'll represented
with these gentlemen, and BY tonight the
Topping Of their wings will be heard. in Sto-
rey again.
PIoFEER STAGES.
Without this bene6cent institution Carson
would indeed be cut off from the world, for
with the exception OF Wilson's, and Lang.
toms Virginia line, there is no other means
of obtaining passage to or from this city; but
the Pioneer never fails TO connect, and is one
of the pets of Nevada Territory.
THIRD HOUSE.
Governor Wilson was surrounded last
evening oy his official friends, and but little
business was transacted. The contested seat
of DR.. Tjader was temporarily filled by that
and upon motion Of Mr.. Curry, oil
the States Prison, it was declared that the
worthy DIR. should fill the seat in future
The perplexing question Of Senatorship was
only half decided, BY the election Of Over.
land Pat, who treated the House to cold
water.
Alex. Hunter, 10. Nelson and thirteen
others withdrew from the contest. The
House finally adjourned to Saturday night
at II o'clock, and 81 minutes, P. M
ON THE BILLS.
A nice little piece of scandal is going the
rounds among the insiders, which may be
more fully developed in short time. More
anon. --. -.y....- -......
P. S. Since writing the above, the Carson
City Brass Band turded out, and marching
TO the 0rmsby House, serenaded the Hon
VIM. NJ. Stewart, who appeared and made
tho foIlowinO remarks: r
GENTLEMEN Permit me to tender you
nv sincere thanks for the honor you confer
upon me. Recently elected to post Of the
highest honor, / feel that you my friends
wish me success, and are glad to see me, but
after l shall have served my term in the Len.
ate and returned to you, my constituents
then hope you will warmly welcome me,
for pledge myself to use my best efforts in
behalf of our young State; l promise to
stand by you, by the country, and the Ad-
Prolonged cheers And ere
my term of Office shall have expired, hope
to see the glorious old FLAG waving oyel
every foot Of American soil, and to that end
will direct my utmost energies. CHEERS
or our local matters, have no time now To
speak, except that all our interests, mining
or otherwise, shall be my special study
Again, gentlemen, permit me to return my
sincere thanks. 'a"
Upon conclusion Of Mr.. Stewards briei
remarks he rendered an invitation to his
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