Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-01-06
THE EVENING NEWS.

were called to order by Judge Aud, who
or'ehy stated that the object of the meet.
ing was to hear the Bill of Consolidation
as drafted by the Committee of fifteen, and
MIR. Earl proceeded to read synopsis Of
it. Mr.. Hillyer interrupted the reading Of
the synopsis, and thought the bill should
o. allowed to the newspapers to publish
generous people-:), and thought a week
should be allowed the people to digest the
bill. Mr.. Brundage objected to the pro.
eeedlngs. and thought he discovered some
thing under the movement; he thought
that IN fact there were many Objectionable
features to the bill, and desired to hear
the synopsis as offered by Mr.. Earl.
Judge Turner thought that a bill drafted
by fifteen Of our most trustworthy citizens
would be more liable to be correct in its
general tenure than would bill discussed
and amended by the variety of persons
under whose consideration It might fall {;
nevertheless, he saw an objection, which
was, that 1t was desirable to hasten the
matter and get the bill before the Legisla-
ture-and, without making motion, he
would suggest that the bill be sent forth
with to the Legislature. Mr.. Brundage
made some additional remarks, as limiting
towards concealed motives on the part of
some gentleman, and proceeded to argue
the same. The President gently limited
that question for adjournment did not
admit of discussion. Mr.. Hillyer wished
to explain, and proceeded to make state
ment relative to the drafting of the bill by
the committee, exculpating the said
committee Of all evil intentions, and
as bill was to be furnished to the
Legislature, he thought it should be done
at once, so as 10 facilitate the passage Of
the bill and stop the enormous extent of
expense now in vogue. Judge Turner
asked Mr.. Hillyer to withdraw his mo-
ton to adjourn, which Mr.. Hillyer con-
sented to temporarily, and Judge Turner
proceeded to speak but was interrupted
by motion to read the synopsis. Judge
Bryan thought the whole bill should be
read BY every one, and hoped Mr.. dill
yer's motion to PRINT would be complied
with. Mr.. DriScon proceeded to exam
inc the bill to see how much it would
make. Mr.. Brundage withdrew his mo-
ton, and seconded the amendment to ad-
journ BY Judge Bryan, to adjourn for a
time, in order to have the bill printed.
Gen. Williams thought the matter should
at once be attended to, and argued that
the Legislature should have the bill for
elaboration at once, as matters couldn't
be any worse. and agreed with Judge
Turner in his remarks, and only wanted
the main features of the bill, without the
minutie thereof, and as delays were dan
gerous, he hoped immediate action would
be taken. Judge Bryant thought that
the motives of the committee were I'M
questionable, but was opposed to voting
anything blind. if drawn by ever so intel
ligent a gentleman, and although he
doubted not the completeness of the bill,
yet he feared that too precipitate action
might even cause a remonstrance from
the body of the people, for unless the bill
was made public, the people Will be sure
to "sse niger in the fence" and moved
TO adjourn until next Monda night.
Mr.. Hillyer, thought the matter should be
hurried up, so as to give the Legislature
an opportunity to correct all errors found
in the practical working thereof, and hoped
there would be no delay in sending the
bill to the Legislature. Mr.. Tritle wished
to amend the motion by empowering the
committee to make a collection to pay eX-
penses for publishing the bill. Subse-
Quently he amended his motion by sus-
costing thar the bill be published in PAM
phlet form for distribution here and at
Carson. General Williams thought the
meeting was assuming too much, and
moved that Mr.. Earl proceed with read
ing the synopsis. Carried. Mr.. Earl read
the same. Mr.. Driscoll hoped that the
motion of Judge Bryan would prevail.
Dr.. e. Tucker wanted to know why
committee originally appointed to wait
upon Messrs. Pinkerton s Tucker had not
performed that duty. Mr.. Tritle ex-
planned. DR.. Tucker appeared and made
an explanation, and presented statement
relative to the management of the Hos
pital. The President discharged the Com
mit,ee of Fifteen, honorably. DR.. Tucker
went on to make a candidly seeming state
menr relative to Hospital matters, and
read resolution that was offered by Mr..
Tritle, and asked that gentleman to ex-
plain the meaning thereof. Mr.. Tritle
explained without prejudice, to Pinkerton
& Tucker. The thanks of the citizens
were extended to the committee. Some
gentleman moved that a collection be
taken up to defray expenses. A rush to
the door folowed.) Mr.. Williams
again moved that the bill be at once
referred to the Legislature, and went on
TO make an argument in favor of his mo-
ton. Mr.. Brundage was very much in
terested at deep tragedy he saw before
him, and wanted to see the play out and
the curtain drop. The President called
Mr.. B. to order. Mr.. B. explained,
meant nothing personal. and continued
some, at least, very commonplace remarks.
Mr.. Paul corrected Mr.. B. in statement
as to representation. Mr.. B. didn't want
to see Virginia throw away OF give away
her prime rights to the sharp tactics OF
Gold Hill. applause and hisses.) Mr..
Paul arose and explained the representa-
ton clause. He wished to assure the
people of Virginia that Gold Hill had
nearly as large an assessment roll as they,
and in consolidation was ready to help,
not be helped, out of bad situation. He
had confidence in the Legislature, and
wss willing to abide their decision; but
he did wish to see the matter taken at
once to our law-makers. and show by fig-
ures the gain to be had by immediate
action. The question was celled for.
The Secretary read set of resolutions
endorsing the bill. Put and declared car
ried by the President. Mr.. Hillyer moved
to reconsider the action. Considerable
discussion. Question carried. and sub
stitue, as follows, offered by Mr.. Hillyer,
was adopted:
Resolred, That this meeting approves ef
the general features of the bills, Of which
a synopsis has been read to night, that
the same be published. and the expense