The weekly Butte record., 1866-09-29

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They are just now having lively struggle over in
the young State of Nevada for the seat in the Uni
ted States Senate to be made vacant by the
expiration of the term of J. ". Nye. Nye and De
Long are the principal candidates. and the way De
Long shows up the record Of his opponent is a
caution. belong recently made speech in Gold
Hill, extracts from which may prove interesting to
our readers:
SYE MAKES BARGAIN WITH DE- LONG.
Two years ago canvassed the State in company
with James W. Nye: and one day during the can
vass, when We were riding in little twohorse
stage the dreary desert that ntervenes between
US (who brought it up I do not know in which Mr..
Nye remarked that we were rival candidates for the
same position. This was the first time that fact
had been auded to, although we had been travel
ing together for considerable time. At that time
in the stage, it was remarked by him: Here we
are, opposing candidates for the United State
Senate; one of us may be elected and the other de-
feated. In such case, there is still position
which is well worthy the aspirations of any pro
fessional man-that is, the United States District
Judgeship." ''Now," says he IF you will agree
with me that if you elected United States Sena-
tor, and am defeated. you will your influence
forget me appointed to that Office | will do the
same for you in the event that elected and you
are defeated" Ney and myself shook hands upon
that proposition.
SYE ENTERS INTO A CONTRACT WITH STEWART AND
BALDWIN.
They reused Nye up. told him that they had
agreed to elect him United States Senator upon
First-"Mr. Nye, you shall admit here and forever
after that you owe your election to Stewart and
his friends" 81 agree to it," said Mr.. Nye.
Next-"You shall agree that all and every pratice
term of office be at the absolute and exclusive dis
posa Of Mr.. Stewart" 81 agree to that said Mr..
Nye, Next-"You shall agree to draw the short
term for Senator" "Just what want said Mr.
Nye, because shall then go for two years. and
then come back and be elected for six years, and
that will make it eight years." Next-"You shall
support Mr.. A. W. Baldwin for United States Dis
trict Judge Just the very man l wanted to fill
the Office said Mr.. Nye; [great laughter;l Il
agree to it,
NYE AS A MILL-BUILDER.
belong charged that while managing Indian
Affairs in Nevada, Nye absorbed 900 appropria-
ted by the Government TO build saw-mill on the
Truckee. Regarding this mill, belong says:
Mr.. Nye represented lin a letter to the Secretary
of the Interior, which was read.l he had mill
built there with the machinery ready to go into
operation! The only reason he alleges for its not
being at work was the scarity of water! And vet
there is question that no mill has been built
there. no machinery put there. nothing done there
but ditch dug wrong end up, laughter, few
logs cut and all this is so we'll known that proof
on the subject might be deemed super1uous.
NYE RUNS DEMOCRATIC TICKET, AND APPOINTS
COPPERHEADs TO OFFICE.
belong read letter from Cradlebaugh, in which
the following paragraph occurs
In the canvass of 1864. when he knew he could
receive no supports from Douglas County. Nye
through one of his saw mill men, J. N. Luther. run
the Democratic ticket in Douglas County, with the
hope of getting that support in the event of
Ha cd AZ ms irch
a vile Copperhead, so disloyal that while at the
Humboldt an Indian Agent under Nye. he re-
fused to sleep under the Government blankets be-
cause they had ~. 81 on them. After his cleo
ton he took this Birch to Washington, and
had him appointed Clerk in the Senate of the
United States
NYE ACTS AS BROKER TO OBTAIN THE RELEASE OF
AN ALCATRAz PRISONER.
belong read the following letter from John R.
Harold
In the latter part of the year 1868, was inform
ed that complaints had been entered against me for
using reasonable language against the Govern
ment Of the United States, and that papers were
being issued for my arrest. Immediately left the
State of Nevada and went to San Francisco, where
met Governor J. W. Nye, and at once informed
him that expected to be arrested on charge of
treason He intima ted, in reply. that he had come
to the country poor, and that he was then in great
need of money. told him if he would use his in
fiuence to keep me from arrest. | would see him
rewarded. He then said he 'woud defend me, and
that no military organization should arrest me-
short time after made him deed to two feet
and half of ground in the Bacon Company. in
consideration of his efforts to be made for my
lease-or to keep me from being arrested. At the
same time loaned him $500, and gave him a watch
and chain worth $500 | then came back to Nevada.
and was arrested and taken to Fort Churchill.
Governor Nye was then in Carson, and the next day
came to Gold Hill and sent me word that he was
going to the Bay. (San Francisco) and that he
would see General Wright, and have me released
Nye came back. but was not then realeased. Sub
sequently teas released, went to Sacramento call
ed on General Wright at his headquarters, and in
conversation with him, told him supposed owed
my release from the Fort to the influence of Gov
ernOr Nye. He replied that the Governor had Gined
with him several times, and that'he had expected
he would mention my case, but he had at no time
done Learning these facts, my return to
Nevada demanded. through my attorney. Will
lam Campbell Esq. return of my stock from the
Governor. succeeded IN getting foot. but the
balance of the stock, the watch, and the money,
never got. Such is the truth of history.
Referring to this. and exhibiting the documents,
belong said:
Here is the deed from John r. Harold to J. W
Nye, dated October It'll. 1862 conveying two and a
half feet of this Bacon GROUNDING consideration
stated. Here is certified copy of the complaint of
John Harold, in the First District Court, March
25th, 1864 against James W. Nye, where by his at
torney. William Campbell ESQ.,. now your CITY
Attorney he Nye to recover this ground back,
and alleges in the complaint that the deed from
Harold to Nye was obtained without consideration
and asks to have it set aside. That suit never came
to trial. Why not Because, here is deed from
J. W. Nye TO John R. Harold, dated April 5th
1864, in which, for the consideration of $3.50 he
deeds back to Harold one foot of this ground
which. am informed by competent authority, was
worth at that time, IS 500 per foot. This is what
| call loyalty that pays. Nye gets two and one
half feet of ground. worth at that time from SIS 900
to S. 900 per foot $500 in money and watch worth
$500, to use mis- influence to release a Rebel.
HOW NyE, WHEN GOVERNOR, WAS INDUCED TO GRANT
PARDoNS.
| have not stated to You ANYTHING but what can
fully prove. There are many other things upon
which ! intend 10 obtain evidence. and publish to
the world. | intend to further prove how it was
Jaynes obtained his pardon. intend to show how
johnson, who killed Horace Smith, obtained his
tain and read to you affidavit which was in this
town. There was an affidavit, which have not vet
got, but which can procure and will publish; and
charge, upon the strength of that affidavit, that
James W Nye received. a direct consideration
for the pardon of johnson, who killed Horace
Smith. the Of 81 $50. voice-"It was
50 00o.'J No: it was divided mp. Nye did not get
more than 81 $50. These men do not succeed in
getting all, at all times. Occasionally there has
to be go bstweens.
SYE GETTING SICK.
The day after belongs speech was published
the Virginia Enterprise contained the following;
Senator Nye is lying seriously i'll At Carson. His
numerous speeches IN the open air since his return
from Washington. both in California and here, have