Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-03-10
Nevada Correspondence.
VIRGINIA CRY, March, lst, 1866.

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Of the Nevada Legislature. As is common
in all legislative bodies, the last day was a
busy one. Members having tickled each
other during the session, with a hope and
promise, to receive support for favorite bill,
were brought to a focus, and in some in
stances successfully, while others showed
their teeth, snd flew the track, sacrificing
everything reposed in their integrity. The
Orphan Asylum bill, which has consumed
much time and debates, was vetoed by the
Governor yesterday. and concurred in by the
Senate, after receiving a constitutional ma
jority in both branches. The bill, as passed,
donated ten thousand dollars to the Sisters
of Charity Hospital, for the purpose of re-
lieving this institution of Indebtedness in
Cured in erecting suitable buildings for the
care of orphans. There being no State in
stitution of this character, it was conceded by
all sects and the public generally, to be a
just and worthy expenditure, in consideration
of the fact, that. although tits Catholic in
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thus far, children of all denominations have
been admitted and tenderly cared for. I
have much admired the acts of Governor
Blasdell, but the vetoing of this bill, in my
opinion, shows a lack of charity. that has
always heretofore been the prominent feature
in his character.
A SOCIAL GATHERING OF PRINTRRs-RRMARK.
ABLE CONDOLENCES CONNECTED THBRE-
WITH.
On yesterday evening, the printers of the
Enterprise Office were summoned to appear
in circle around the imposing stone, by Mr..
John Booth, (who has worked in the office
for near two years pasD to partake of re-
freshments prepared by him, in honor of his
annual wedding day-the 2sth day of Feb
ruary-being the 26th anniversary: At the
time Mr.. Booth was married-l84O-he was
publishing Harrison campaign weekly pa
per, called the Political Examiner, in George
town, Brown county, Ohio. During the
publication of the above paper, boy BY the
name of U. 8. Grant worked in the office and
received instructions from Mr.. B. in "the art
preservative of all arts, for the purpose only
of the better fitting him for his studies at West
Point, an object which his father, "Uncle
Jeesie Grant" had in view at the time, and
which, at the end of the year above men,
toned was accomplished. On the night of
the wedding in question, which was intended
by all interested, should take place on the
sly, as the house was small, and not capable
Of accommodating many guests, but, in spite
Of all the secrecy used, Ulysses Grant had
procured sufficient information to warrant
him to summon his forces and make a
"charge." just as the little party was COM
fortably seated at the supper table, the COM
mander of the tin-pan serenading troupe gave
orders to beat tattoo, when, almost as quick
as the order was given, an old lady seized the
tea-kettle, and sprinkled hot water over the
floor, which found its way through the cracks
Of the floor. causing the happy General to
give orders for retreat, which was done in
"double quick" time. He might have
been able to conquer a shower of hot shot but
q shower of hot scater was more than he could
stand.
In 1910, Ulysses Grant, as then known. a
mere boy, employed in printing office.
clearly showed Gas told by Mr.. b. marks of
greatness. He was quick to learn, shrewd
and closely observed everything going on
At the very moment this annual celebration
was going on one of the compositors read
from telegraphic dispatch, that General U.
S. Grant had been presented purse of coin
by the citizens of New York, containing one
hundred thousand dollars, in token of his
great skill displayed as commander OF the
American armies, which resulted in conquer
ing the Rebel forces arrayed against the Con-
stitution of the greatest nation in the world.
Mr.. B. has reason to feel proud q pupil
that has reached and justly merits the great
ness and distinction which our much beloved
General U. S. Grant is entitled to. Bumper
after bumper was drank to the health of
"teacher" and "pupil," and finally separat-
ed, spiritually inclined to the belief that
had really been to wedding.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Allman's passenger train of eleven pas
senger wagons, leaves this city tomorrow for
Montana. Each wagon is drawn by six
horses, and we'll fitted out for the trip. He
expects to go through in a5 days. They take
the overland route by way of Austin and
Salt Lake.
We are enjoying beautiful weather. except
ing occasionally visit of the Washoe Zeph-
yrs, which in its perambulations, occasionally
turns over dwelling house, much to the
disgust of its occupants.
Our mines are promising fair for large
yields. Many rich strikes have recently
been made. Wemay be happy yet.
Yours, SC, CALAvERAs.
P. S:-Ten minutes after closing my let
ter and while standing in the door, convers
ing with friend, my attention was attracted
at seeing persons running from the door of a
saloon each way, when suddenly heard the
report of pistol. Words of an unpleasant
nature passed, which resulted in the death Of
Ben Ballou, fireman, from pistol shot in
the hands cf Billy Shepherd, stage manager
At Max Walter theatre. As near d I can
understand Shepherd is justifable. The ball
entered his forehead, killing him almost in
stantly. Shepherd gave himself up to the
officer without any resistance. 1t has created
quite furore but think things will settle
down without any further troubles. C.
CONGRESSIONAL ELEcrIoNs.-The bill in
troduced in the Assembly by Mr.. Sawyer,