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The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-01-30
CARSON City, January %, 1869.

CARSON City, January %, 1869.
| Prayer by Rev. Father Gleason. TIT
Journal Of yesterday was read and approved
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
| Mr.. WEIGH, from the Standing Committed
on Federal Relations, to whom was referred
Assembly Concurrent Resolution in relation
to the calling of Constitutional Convention
for the revision Of the State Constitution
reported, recommending Its passage. for the
following reasons:
1t seems to be conclusion almost general
| with every person who has given the subject
passing consideration that our present
Constitution is giaringly defective in many
respects.
And the better to meet the wants and
necessities of the people, we consider that a
convention at this time is eminsntly proper,
and will be conducive to the general good and
prosperity of the State at large.
That it will entail considerable expense to
the State, we are we'll aware, but that expense
we are confident, will be cheerfully borne in
order to frame a Constitution for our State
more in consonance to and in harmony with
the feelings and requirements Of the people.
The propriety of Legislative amendments
to be submitted to the people, we deem to be
unwise for the reason that various amend
ments might be submitted complex in their
nature and fraught with difficulty and per-
plexlty, for the people to decide on, and
would probably result in our leaving a more
unsuitable instrument to meet the wants Of
the people than the one which We srs at
present living under.
The amendments which suggest them
selves to your Committee as proper. are SO
many that We deem an enumeration OF them
useless, as they have already been pretty we'll
discussed by the press of the State.
Among them, however, we would mention
that of regulating the right of suffrage.
While portion of your Committee believes
that Congress has the inherent right to regu-
late the question of suffrage, as it has the
undoubted right to confer citizenship, it fol-
lows in the estimation of majority of your
Committee that the one (the right OF sutf-
rage} should as natural consequence follow
the Act of citizenship.
The Constitution makes it obligatory on
the National Congress to see that each State
shall have a government republican IN form,
and under the theory that each State has the
right to regulate the suffrage question for
ITSELF we cannot see how Congress
could carry out this plain and positive intent
and meaning of the Constitution. Neverthe-
less, until such a construction Is admitted
and prevails, and in the absence Of any Con-
stitutional amendment which would prevent
any State from restricting the rights of any
citizen Of the United States Except as pun
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STATE LEGISLATU RE.
TwENTY.s1XTH DAY-sENATE.


CARSON CRY, January 90, 1869.
Senate met; the President in the
chair. Roll called; quorum present. Prayer
by the Chaplain; Journal of yesterday was
read and approved.
PETITIONS.
By Mr.. Hastings-From taxpayers OF
Lyon County representing over 81 ,0O0.00O,
praying the passage of Assembly Bill No.
lS-An Act providing for placing the finances
of Lyon County on a permanent cash basis.
Referred to delegation.
REPORTS.
By Mr.. Monroe-From the Committee on
Claims, with reference to the claims, amount
ing to Sl2,375.l2, acted on favorably by the
Board of Examiners, and sent to the Legis-
lature for consideration, recommending an
appro priation in payment thereof.
b. Mr. Brown-From the Committee on
s ate Affairs-Recommendl the passage of
Senate Bill No. 26-An Act amendatory of
the Board of Examiners Act, with all add
tlonal section.
Also-Assembly Concurrent Resolution
No. l9-Reiative to d. E. Buel, with sub
stitute, and recommending its passage.
By Mr.. Hastings-From the Engrossing
Commirtee-That Senate Bills No. 81, 60
and 65 had been found properly engrossed.
By Mr.. Edwards-From the Committee on
Public Lands-Recommendin the pass age
of Senate Bill-An Act prescribing rules
and regulations for the execution of the
trust arising under an Act of Congress reia-
tive to town sites, etc.
The President presented communication
from the Secretary of State, enclosing certain
claims for supplies furnished the State Pris-
on, which had been audited BY the Board of
State Prison Commissioners.
Referred to Committee on Claims.
By Mr.. Bonnifeld-From the Committee
on tion--Recommending the passage
of Senate BiH, No. 30-An Act to provide for
the election OF Board of Regents, with
amendments.
lAlso-Sena.e Bill No. 52-An Act to
amend an amendatory Act relating to Public
Schools.
Bv Mr.: Hastings-From the Committee
on Observation-Disclosures the passage
of Senate Bill No. 6S-An Act to amend an
Act relating to officers, with amendments.
Bv Mr. Linn-From the Enrolling Com
mittee-That Senate Concurrent Resolution
relative to printing the report of the State
Prison Warden had been found correctly
enrolled.
By Mr.. Edwards-From the Ormsby dele
gaiion-Recommending the passage of AS
sembly Bill No. 20-An Act to amend an Act
amendatory OF Chapter lis OF the Statutes OF
1866.
BY Mr. Abraham-From Esmeralda dele
gation-RecOmmendi the passage Of As
sembly Bill No. 25-An Act amending Sec
ton OF an Act disincorporating the city Of
Aurora.
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS.
Dy Mr.. Linn-Resolved. by the Senate,
the Assembly concurring, two-thirds of the
members elect voting in favor, That the
qualified voters of this State be and they are
hereby requested to vote at the next general
election for or against the calling Of con-
vention to revise the Constitution of Nevada.
Made special order for Tuesday at noon.
Recess for thirty minutes.
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Gz.NT's Observation-Disclosures. Alex
apder 5. Webb has been selected as
Grad MARSHALL o. the Inauguration
Ceremonies to take place at Washington
on the 4th of March. The propriety Of
this selection appears in the fact that
General Webb Is a grandson Of the late
Col. S. y. Webb who oifciated as Mar
shall upon the ceremony of Geo. Wash
iuyton inauguration.
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THE New INDIANA SENATOR.-Says the
Marysv:lle Appeal:
A correspondent Of the Bulletin, who knew
Senator Pratt in Indiana, gives that paper
brief biographical sketch of him but it is not
correct. He was never a Wing. We knew
" Dan Pratt " when he was Judge Of one of
the districts in New York, and while he re-
sided at Syracuse. He was Hunker Dem
ocrat of the rankest kind, and one of the
ma in men in that section who contributed 10
the defeat OF Silas Wright for Governor. H
was an able lawyer and shrewd Democratic
politician, and on being nominated for Judge
was defeated by Wright's friends in his strong
Democratic district by the Wing candidate.
That let the Judge out, and he soon removed
TO Indiana. Onondaga county is now well
represented in Congress viz Williams, Of
Oregon Pratt, of Indiana-in the Senate.
In the House, John a. Bingham, of Ohio.
and McCartv, Of Syracuse, Senator Nve WAS
FROM Madison county, but spent much Of his
tine at Syracuse. Henry w. Slocum, Com
gresham elect from New York City, is also
an Onondasa county man.
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INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE STAMPS.-it is
stated that a proposition has been made,
which in all probability will be accepted,
that al! the European Governments which
have signed the international Currency Con
vention shall also adopt international post
. - stamps
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ASSEMBLY MESSAGES.

ASSEMBLY MESSAGES.
Senate Concurrent Notwithstanding
leave of absence from the State to Robert
McBeth, Commissioner, and James d.
Minor, Comfy Clerk, of Humboldt County
for period Of six months.
House amendment concurred in.
NOTICES.
By Mr.. Bonnifeld-Of bill for an Act
requiring the payment of quarterly license
BY all persons transporting passengers for
hire.
By Mr.. Hall-Of a bill for IN Act to pro
vide for taking the first census Of the State
of Nevada.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
BY Mr.. Brown-An Act to repeal an Act
supplemental to the Revenue Law.
Referred to Committee on Ways and
Means.
BY Mr. welty-An Act supplemental to
the coin bill. [Authorizes county and munic-
ipal treasurers to sell gold for currency when
required for the payment OF old claims, or
that parties shall be paid the equivalent in
gold. Also, that all claims contracted by
any county or city since January LIST in cur
rency shall be SO paid.
Referred to Committee on Ways and
Means.
Br Mr.. Grey-An Act TO amend the Legis-
lative Attachee Law. Allows official re-
porters.l
Referred to Committee on State Affairs.
By Mr.. Hurd-An Act supplemental to an
Act concerning the Office of Surveyor Cen
eral.
Referred to Committee on State Affairs.
Also-An Act to amend an Act amenda-
tory of the Railroad Incorporation Act.
T Requires a uniform gage of feet 81 inches.
and the use of the L or II rail or some other
equally as good.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
GENERAL FILE.
Senate Bill No. 4i-An Ac: to amend Sec
ton 80, of an Act TO regulate the civil juris-
diction and practice in Justices Court.
Passed
Senate Bill No. 54-An Act to amend the
Criminal Practice Act.
Passed.
Assembly Bill No 6-An Act to amend an
Act concerning conveyances.
Passed
Senate Bill No. 3-An Act to amend an
Act concerning juries.
Tabled.
No. 34-An Act in relation the changing
Of names of persons.
Passed.
Senate Bill No. l6-An Ac. to confer on
Curtis II. Lindley, the privileges, etc, of an
Idult-
Concurrence in House, amendments re-
used.
Assembly Bill No. 18-An Act for the
urpose Of placing the finances Of Lyon coun-
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

Senate re-assembled at half past one /; the
President in the chair.
The President presented communication
from the Secretary of State. enclosing the
report of the Director of the Insane.
Referred to Committee on State Affairs.
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ASSEMBLY MESSAGES.
Senate Concurrent Notwithstanding
leave of absence from the State to Robert
McBeth, Commissioner, and James d.
Minor, C0lnty Clerk, of Humboldt County,
for period Of six months.
House amendment concurred in.
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Senate Bill.-An Act to authorize the
Commissioners Of Lyon county to issue
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-22
- vs.. Repablieanism.

While some If tue Europcan nations az
rnakm- alvauccn.cr,s Of a republican chalac-
Ter, IL appears from receutcv events tbst apoTti5n
Of our fellow citizens II the North, are con-
WINGED ;iat the time has coup. for lis lepub-
lie % become i~periai's.'. 4 papcr has been
started IN New Yogk CITY, called the Impe-
Ilal>," Irau It's prospectus we CLEAN the
following laus.m Of tie new party Of
Which j. j. intended TO be the organ.
I,a-ser's that it is revolutionary, aud ITS
oJjcc; 5. 70 prepare the American mind for a
revolGt.ou that Is as desirable asst is inevitable
Believing that Democracy is failure, and ITS
practical workings have proved totally made
quate 20 the wants Of the people, and that the
national faith win surely be sullied by repudi-
alton. and that an Imperial Government alone
can secure the rights Of national creditors
and by IT'S pa,eual relation TO the people, will
care equally for an citizeus in short, that
Democracy means hwleSsneSs, corruption, in
security to person and property, robbery Of the
public creditors, and civil war, that the Empire
means law. order, security, public faith, and
peace. These propositions are quite logically
and strongly defended in the leading articles
ofthe paper, showing that its Editors are men
who write with a VIM
Every 0bseFvaut man must sec that the Ship
Of State has, for the last four years, been fear
fully drifting away from the course marked
ont on the grand old charts Of our fathers, away
from the ancient landmarks, with fearful
array Of rocks and breakers ahead. And so
we are paying the dreadful penalty Of violating
the written charter Of our liberties, and wor-
Shipping The great 8Ioloch Of Party.
But. lift be true, as heretofore often asserted
Lv this journal, that 4 Government always re-
fleets the character and views Of the people,
then assurcl,y, when once fully aroused to the
dangers that Tie "Imperialst" so glowingly
and ruthCuIly depicts they will take prompt
measures TO remedy the evils brought upon
them. For ourselves, we have an abiding faith
Ia the virtue and intelligence OF the American
people And the time will come, when, aris-
ing in their majesty and power, they will truly
yindicatc their right to govern themselves, and
show the world that free institutions are not a
fnlure-that the foundations Of this Republic
were laid deep and strong by our immortal an
ccstors upon the eternal principles Of truth and
justice and that being thus founded, the gates
Of fauaticism, imperialism, or any other ism in
the prolific brains Of these agitators will not
prevail against it.
Shades Of Washington, jefferson, Marshall,
Hamilton, and your immortal comPeers,-
what are we coming TO, when such a remedy
for tie errors in orr government is thus I'M
Blushingly proposed to the descendants ofthose
very men who fed the shores Of the old world
away from Imperialism, to found Republic
resting securely in tie hearts best affections Of
tie reeplv7
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-22
General Early.

Gen. JUBAL A. EsELY, arrived in town on
Thursday last says the Lexington Va. Gazette
aud has received a warn greeting from our
citizens and from b;s old companions in arms.
re is looking ylmarkably well and seems to
have as mp'.h pluck and spirit as ever.
The career of Gen. Early since 1861 has
beer a career Of which Virginia may well be
proud. The man, who when an excited and
determined populace elamOured Tor secession,
calmly and resolutely stood up for the union OF
the States. union t. the maintenance OF
which a. long as consistent with her own rights
aud s,f.iv. he considered Virginia solemnly
rledred a union which he loved and honoured
b...,use il was the work Of Virginia and her
Washington the man who when he saw that
tho constitution Of his country and the dignity
and rights and interests Of his State, were to be
trampled under foot by the fanaticism and sec
tionalism Of the North, unsheathed his sword
in her defence, and fought through the war
with bravery and perseverance that chal-
lenges comparison the man who with 10000,
bafiied and held at bay Sheridan with 10000,
has not. now that the cause in whose defence
he fought 50 truly has failed, been found among
those who truckled to the men who are seeking
to bring dishonor and infamy upon Virginia.
Manliness, consistency, chivalry and moral
courage always cOmmand admiration, but when
these exalted qualities are joined as they are in
Gen. Jubal A. Early, with warm and gener-
Gus heart, and fervent patriotism, they COM
mand the love Of men. Gen. Early may not
have been understood generally. or admired by
the people of the Valley of Virginia, when,
in 1864. at the head Of q shattered and dis
pirited fragment Of an army, be sullenly
fell back up the Valley, overwhelmed by the
numbers and resources Of the invader; but
they know him and appreciate him now. And
we say with all confidence, that there is no
man living to whose nobleness of heart andin-
tegrity Of character the people Of the Valley Of
Virginia more cheerfully do honour than this
Eou-hearted soldier
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-22
A Maniac Murderer.

Many of our readers remember the trial,
conviction and sentence to death of Charles
Younger for the murder of his wife, about three
years ago, in one of the counties in the south
western section Of this State. Before the day
fixed for his execution arrived, Gov. Foreman
respited him on the application of those who
were conversant with the particulars of the
case. His sentence was ultimately COMMITTED
toimprisonmenti in the penitcntiary for eighteen
years. About one month ago Younger began
to show signs of mental arrangement which
have increased until be is now rayipg maniac.
So violent has he become that it requires the
strength of several men to control him, and
a constant watch has to he maintained over
him lest he should injure himself or some Of
hisfellow convicts. Superintendent McFadden
informs us that the unfortunate man gives him
more trouble than all the other inmates of the
prison. 1t is impossible to bind him securely,
even with stout chains. On several occasions
he has broken heavy iron wristlets as it pipe
stems, and has torn out the iron and oak lining
of his cell as if made of paper. Application
has been made to have him removed to the
Asylum, at Weston, but the authorities report
that institution completely filed.
His longer continuance in the pcnitentiary
endangers the lives of all who are about him.
Not long since he got hold of stout iron bar
and made an assault on the boss carpenter,
who barely escaped with his life. Not long
afterward he wrenched from their fastenings
the heavy oak plank forming the partition be-
tween the cell in which he was confined and
the one adjoining, and continued bis operations
until he had forced his way through four or
five rooms, carrying terror to their inmates.
+ IFheeling Mteiliqencer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-22
The Aurora Borealis.

The aurora borealis Of Thursday night re-
quires more than a passing notice. Our atten-
ton was first called to it about ten o'clock
At that time black semi-circular cloud arose
above the northern horizon to the height Of
about thirty degrees, or one-third of the dis
lance to the zenith. Upon this black cloud
rested bright arch Of silvery light. from
which shot upwards towards the meridian
beautiful luminous columns Of red, emerald
and yellow tints.
But the most singular and striking portion
of the phenomena was white sheet Of light
which famed up for more than an hour out Of
the northwestern horizon, and from which
streamed forth at intervals, with varying bril-
liancy, a second arch, parallel with the first,
and about thirty degrees above it, spanning
the entire heavens from west to east. The
light from which this arch issued was at times
as bright as the pathway Of the sun few min
utes after that orb sinks from sight, and at
other times the electrical light issuing from it
in beautiful white Jets gave a volcanic appear
ancc.
About eleven o'clock the display reached a
remarkable extern and grandeur. AT that
time the western flame sent forth the upper
arch in its greatest brilliancy and perfection,
while the lower arch shot upward long, rib
bon-hke streamers, reaching at times more
than twenty degrees beyond the zenith. We
looked in vain at this period for the formation
Of a corona, but the streamerS south Of the ze-
NTH soon broke up into feecy aurora clouds,
which for some time kept up Pickering mo-
ton, fading and Frightening in momeutary al
formation.
The electrical nature of the aurora was losg
a matter Of doubt, but the fact that the telc-
graph can be worked by the electricity in the
atmosphere at those times without the aid OF a
battery shows that it is Che same as the cleo
tricity generated by that instrument Ralh-
R,ore A7Hcsicm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-22

RAILROAD Misunderstanding of the ex-
tension of the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hamp-
shire Railroad to Winchester, under recent ar
engagements, the National hte7igencer says -
1.-The major part Of tie coal fields lie south of
Piedmont, and hence the projected railway
from that point to the Ohio river will be aided
by that great resource in transportation. 1t
is known that New York company has pro-
cured a charter for railway from Piedmont
to the Ohio river, to be in connection with the
Loudoun and Hampshire extension. We have
it upon good authority in railroad matters that
some twenty menof enterprise and means have
taken hold Of this scheme for the Loudoun aud
Hampshire extension, and herein we find great
encouragement in respect to it,"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-22
War with England.

The chiefs Of the Radical party arc, or pro
f,ss 20 he. cllmorous for war with England
% uphold the National honor9. Let them
lead oil in the Sight and we will believe in their
sincerity. It is nothing but a dodge to throw
dust In the ewes Of the masses Of the people
who are sickoning Of the course Of tyranny and
dcspo,sm al homeland by making them be-
Iicvc that they really have at heart the good Of
the nation and not the success Of their own pri-
waite spccuAtions and populations induce them
70 remain quict little longer, untltheir plans
are perfected and their pockets well filed,
when the grand explosion, no longer to be de-
fcryel. must come, and an outraged people
show forth at the polls, if in no other way,
their intention % reform abuses by placing a
new party 10 power.
The policy Of the Radicals from the very be-
ginning has been one Of thorough sell-aggran
d.scmout and self-protection. What care they
f. as they say, the flag Of the nation has been
iusul.el SO long as by the trampGug down and
prosecuting the section Of their country which
contains the brovost and best fighting men in
the world, they may continue to reap a rich
harvest Of solid wealth and at the same time
crafty a petty, spiteful desire for revenge, and
rivalry Of their once successful antagonists in
debate IN Senate aud Congress halls? If they
had any serious idea Of foreign war would it
not have been to their interest to conciliate and
leiIieud the South, when at the close Of the
var the latter, accepting the situation, were
ready to return TO their loyalty and might have
proved powerful allies in time Of foreign strife
No: we give the Radical leaders credit for a
little more brain than such a course would dis
play. and therefore insist upon it that for these
and other reasons too numerous to dwell on in
the compass Of this article, they have no real
intention Of proceeding to the extremity Of
war with England or any other such powerful
foe lu, are iadplging in a great deal Of buster
for tie delusion Of a creiulous people whom
they have by various devices hoodwinked and
deceived lor the past six or eight years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-22

BE CAREFUL.-The danger Of being too lib
eral in giving way ones photograph, is well
illustrated i'll the case of young Black, whose
escape from our county Jail some two weeks
since, has already been announced in these
columns. A few hours after the escape, Mr..
Haines, the jailor, was informed that young
lady in town was the possessor Of photograph
of Black. BY little engineering, he obtained
possession of the picture, and at once had a
number of copies taken, and sent to detectives
at Staunton, Richmond and other points. The
Richmond detective recognizing it as resem-
bling a face he had lately seen, Immediately
went to the house of Blacks father, and insti-
tuting a search found the young thief curled
up in bed, attempting to play off " sick sister.
He is now securely lodged in our county Jail,
hobbled with irons, with gloomy prospects for
the future. This should serve as warning to
Young ladies to be careful how they loan out
their sweethearts' pictures j Winchester Times.