Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-14
INDIAN TROUBLES IN wAsHoE.

INDIAN TROUBLES IN wAsHoE.
We have received a very full account Of
the late doings of Hon. Alanson Smith,
candidate for Congress, and Chas. Spencer
Clark. The details are too infinitely re-
lated to allow Of our crowding them into
the columns of the News. Our inform
ing correspondent writes under date of
Washoe City, August 10th:
You doubtless remember Jerry Schooling,
OF this place, a fine and noble gentleman, be-
loved by all, and in good circumstances; l
have often thought II he had a fault or weak
ness, it was in over indulging and conhding
in the love and chastity Of his fair wife,-he
seemed but to live to make her happy. A
few days ago the report came to Jerry's ears
relative to mis- wife's amours with Clark. he
sought her and demanded a confession OF her
guilt. She confessed all, ali !! even more
than I have stated-that she loved Clark,
was six months pregnant BY him and wished
to marry him. Jerry was still wiling 70 lot
give her If she would ever after hive true 70
him /; out no, she could never love him as she
did her dear Charles"
Yesterday morning he sought Clark and
compelled him to 90 before our County CLERK,
and there, under oath, subscribe to a written
statement acknowledging all that Mrs. 5. had
stated. Jerry then granted her a divorce be-
fore Judge Goodwin. and Immediately left
town, in company with DR.. Winham and
Uncle Sam Mcfarland, for the Excelsior
mines. In the evening, Judge Goodwin
united the happy couple-Charles and Mrs.
Sin wedlock ; but, alas !. their happiness
was Of short duration. About 10 o'clock, the
"boys," headed BY some Of our most respect
able married citizens, began to assemble.
The harp Of a thousand strings was brought
forth, accompanied with the great hugag, tin
pans, bells, &C., and the veritable horns that
demolished the walls Of Jericho. You bet,
they made this modern Rome howl. At
length the discomftted groom came forth,
arrayed in all his robes Of splendor, and in
hand were many shining shekels, demand
ing: Wherefore p%ersecuteth thou me, ye
sons Of Washoe? Partake Of whatever
amount thou mayst require from my Golfers.
Go drink, be merry and happy as l would
wish to be" The multitude required not.
neither would they partake Of his proffered
bounty; but, in the language Of the poet:
twas the witching hour Of night, the pale
moon rode high in the heavens, casting its
benign rays DER the landscape OF our oeauti-
full valley to guide the weary traveller on his
benigh,ed way, they counseled and advised
the connubial pair, that for the benefit Of
their health, and to conform with a time
honored custom, it was absolutely necessary
they should Immediately commence a we'd
ding tour Of unlimited duration, towards the
sea coast, even unto Los Angeles, the land
| H. .-L.A a D.kl ~ ,-r.RoSk NpRn fha
Times. Two docile, domesticated steeds
were brought forth, attached to a carriage Of
state, and the bride and groom being escort
ed TO seats therein, departed amidst the
| agonizing groans and French applause Of an
enraged Community. May their happiness
be commensurate with their deserts.
Now for our Congressional aspirant, the
Judge. It is generally believed here that he
was the instigator' Of his nephew's marriage
with Mrs. S. to cover over his W tracks,
and save himself from scandal. For a long
time he has been q constant visitor and
gallant to Mrs. S., inducing suspicious re.
marks from observers. No longer ago than
las, Sunday, I observed him SIMULTANEOUSLY
| escorting her to and from church.
About the time Charley's concert was
drawing to 4 close, repeated calls were-made
for Judge Smith. "Where is he! hang him!
ride him on a rail throw him in the Lake /!
cas,rate him :" ETC., etc. But the discreet
aud cunning old dog was non est inrent,s,
although l saw him bobbing around a few
minutes before. However, they got a life
size ehigy Of the a~spirant and hung it up by
the halyards to the flagstaff at the Court
House, and all quietly dispersed until this
morning.
This being the first week Of our District
Court, many were in town, from all parts OF
the county, and about 10 o'clock the cere-
mony Of hauling the Judge down commenced,
amidst the shouts and groans Of the popu.
lace, and a copious discharge Of water from
the engine pump in front Of the Court House.
It is surmised the Judge, as collector Of de-
~linquent taxes, is a defaulter to the county.
His bondsmen have been searching for him
10 become relieved. He left sometime before
daylight for Carson. From there he tele'
graphed to Mrs. Clark's mother, here, TO in
form him where her friends there resided,
and he would call on them The old lady
has been living here with her. daughter and
Jerry, and says Smith is to blame for all the
misery and disgrace brought upon herself
and daughter: and hopes that il any Of her
friends find either he or Charley, they will
kill them both.
learn from Charley Wordsworth that he
saw Clark in Virginia to-day. Charley i'd
yised him that it would not be congenial to
his health TO return to Washoe. So I sup.
pose We editor Of the Times will keep aloof,
and the paper remain suppressed"
P. ST. o'clock A. NJ, August II, 1855
The aspirant was sent for, and arrived here,
from Virginia, at 3 o'clock this morning. He
claimed protection Of tae Jail, and is now
snugly ensconced therein.
will post you BY morning stage Of this
days proceedings, if important.