The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-09-30
THE CArrAL OF NEVADA.

A special correspondent Captain G.
J. HubbelD Of the 8. F. Bulletin, writ
ing from this place under date Of the
oath instant, says:
The City of Carson, the capital of the
State of Nevada, is pleasantly situated
on q gentle slope, surrounded by
mountains. 1t contains a population
of 200 and boasts of rs fine public
buildings as any city on the Pacific
Coast. A brief description Of them
may not prove embarrassing.
THE STATE PRISON.
This editice, located on the outskirts
of the town, is a substantial twO-stOry
bnilding, consisting of a main body
and two wings. built Of white free
stone, obtained from q quarry in the
immediate vicinity. The old prison
was destroyed by fire May LIST, 1867,
and during the remainder Of that and
the following year, was replaced by
the present structure. an under OBJ
legations to VIM. ID. Mason, the Deputy
Warden. for the following statistics:
Tt e buildings at present contains sixty
two male prisoners, the majority of
whom are in for long periods. The
officials in addition to the Lieutenant
Governor, Jas. 5. Slingerland, who is
ex-officio Warden, consist of Deputy
Warden, Captain of the Guard, one
COmmissary and ten Guards; the lat
ter being armed while on duty with
Henry rifles and revOlvers. The sani-
tary condition of the prison is excel
lent and the discipline perfect. / was
shown three pieces of iron that had
been sawed nearly through by pris- |
Oner, the crevice being filled with soap !
and dirt to avoid detection, during the |
which takes place there |
three times a day, nevertheless the
lynx-eyed officers discovered the same |
in time to prevent the escape OF the
prisoners. The food served out to
bread being the same as that partaken
Of by the officers. The land belong
ing TO the institution was sold by Col.
Curry to the State for 81 900, and con-
laIns Ito acres, four of which are at
present enclosed.
THE STATE CAPITOL,
which was only commenced on the
:5th of last April, is fast approaching
,on pletlOn, and certainly promises to
Ne one of the most imposing editices,
f not the finest on the coast. The
apidity of its construction is mainly
lue 10 the energy of the contractor,
Peter Cavanaugh, builder of large
from New York City. l
IN indebted to Mr.. GOslin, architect,
rom your city, for the following de-
crip,lon. The building is l4S feet
ong, inclusive of both wings;
and 9 stories high with a base
nent. 1t is in the shape of Greek
ross, built OF light f eestOne from the
tate Prison quarries, and stands in
he centre Of Plaza of 10 acres, in the
eart of the city. 1t will be surmOunt-
d with don 30 feet in diameter, and
fly feet above the apex of the roof.
here are fourgrand entrances, one on
ach side of the building. Within will
e the Legislative Halls, Supreme
curt chamber, State Library, and the
ffices of the various officials. l I'M .
erstand the building is to be ready
,r occupation by the LIST Of January,
81, being only period of months
l construction. Ii is we'll built and
lbstantial structure, and reflects :
reat credit on the contractor, archi-
ut, and all connected with it.
The United States Branch Mint is
ne substantial twO-stOry StOn e build
X, with basement, surrounded by .
andsome iron railing.