Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-01-21

DOWN AMONG THE DEAD MEN.-On
Sunday last we visited the two cemete-
res in the lower end of town, where re-
pose all that is mortal of the dead of
RPioche and vicinity The first cemetery
is that of the Masons and Odd Fellows,
plot of ground about 1s01120 feet in
dimensions, with neat and substantial
pling fence around it. Within the en-
closure we found eleven graves, one that
Of an admit female and two or three of
children. Only one of the graves there
in is enclosed. No flowers are strewn
upon the graves, and there they remain
with nothing to relieve tho monotony or
TO form contrast with the dreariness
surrounding. Near to the first named
is the other cemetery, in which others
than members of the Masonic and Odd
Fellows associations are inferred. The
Common cemetery is without an enclos-
me. The posts have been erected for
the building Of fence, but nothing else
las been done to preserve the resting
place of the dead from the depredations
domestic animals. The lot is about
OOX25O feet in dimensions; and while
eferrlng TO the open space in which the
lead repose, we respectfully suggest that
something ought to be done towards en-
closing it. There are 10S graves in the
4rommon cemetery-a few of women and
Hhildren, but mostly those of adult
anales. Some 20 or % of these graves
Pre- enclosed, with headboards marking
SAe names of the dead with the date of
birth and death, nativity, etc. Others
have only rude headboards, with inscrip-
ions written in pencil, while others still
have nothing to indicate the name or
nativity of the dead. In the same plot
Of ground is found the unfortunate VIC
ms of mining accidents. who were sud-
denly cut off and hurried to untimely
caves; others who died by violence,
whose thread Of life was suddenly sew
Hed in some hand-to-hand combat; the
slayer and his victim peacefully repose
IN the same lot, awaiting the Judgment
Day, when the wrongs in this world will
BE- rl.hted. Not flower is strewn upon
all these lOS graves, but upon an eleva-
I'D plateau overlooking the extensive
valley below the dead silently repose,
waiting the resurrection morn. While
oar people are not wanting in the virtue
charity, contributing cheerfully for
he relief of the distressed and for the
urial of those who die without means
ct they are negligent in the duty owed
oy the living to the dead. The public
emstery ought to be enclosed, for it is
10 credit to our camp that its dead
should be Inferred in an open field.
Gro. NJ. MoKEAN.-This is the gentle.
slan who was injured one day last weeE
Fa premature explosion. We visited
a'm on Sunday, and found him comfort
aoe and under good medical treatment
Mlh the advantage of good nursing. Hi!
arm Is not seriously injured, nor is there
any apprehension that his sight will b,
impaired. The injuries about the fac.
aau head are not serious. We are re
!uested by Mr.. Mexican to return hi
ancere thanks to the people of Pioch
W. Their liberal and generous contribu
ions in his behalf.
Il oII1zENs' Meeting. There will be
meeting of the Citizens Protective Uniol
. o'clock this evening, at the Cour
house. 1t is hoped there will be full
aa.ehaance, and that measures will b
op1ed to arrest the carnival of Grim
ptttsevaaiing in this community. Adecids
r No. IN favor OF maintaining order can
NV lall to produce good results.
DAScE.-On Thursday evening pleas
n n' ame is promised at Mr.. Grambs
iu.ei The dances at this house al
IN T pleasant, and those who atten
bav thursday evening may be assured {
A'o'ng good time.
0AE ScALEs.-The Floral Mill Co.
~ scales ore now ready for use.
drSusn' loaded with ore or hay, can /
proO.a on and weighed as easily a.
for s woald put up pound Of suRl