Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-01-11
THE CONTEST VIRTUALLY
ENDED.

Yesterday morning our Carson cores
pendent telegraphed US the fact that
Hon. John P. Jones had received
unanimous nomination by the caucus of
the Republican members of the Legisla
ture for Z. 5. Senator. The formal
ballot in each Hocse will take place on
the 2lst, and the result will be formally
announced in joint convention at II m.
on Wednesday, the 22d. Mr.. Jones has
triumphed, and the Senatorial contest is
virtually over.
From gentleman in this place who
has been acquainted with Mr. Jones for
many years we obtain some interesting
points in regard to the personal history
of the gentleman who has occupied so
much public attention for year or two,
and who has now triumphed over all
opposition and reached the exalted posi-
ton to which laudable ambition point
ed. John P. Jones was born in the
Western Reserve in the State of Ohio
and is now between 43 and As years of
age. After completing his education, he
moved towards the Pacific coast, buoyed
with the hope Of fame and fortune. He
arrived at Weaverville, Trinity county,
Cal, in 1851, being then but a boy in
appearance, and without means. Pos
sessed, however, of great energy and
industry, he was not long out of employ
ment He applied at large mercantile
house in Weaverville for work. To the
usual inquiry as to what he could do, he
replied that he could swing a pick or
WELD a pen. He was first put to work
in mine, but did not long remain in
that capacity. He was given place in
the store as salesman, and gave entire
satisfaction to his employers. He was
subsequently, appointed q Deputy Sheriff
of Trinity county, and afterwards was
elected Sheriff. He was successfully
elected by the people of Trinity county
as County Judge, Assemblyman, and
finally State Senator. In 1867 he was
the Repub' candidate for Lieutenant.
Governor of California. Geo. c. Cor.
ham was on the same ticket for Govern
or, and the Democrats carried the State
Mr.. Jones ran far ahead of Gorham
and but for the appropriately of the latte
would doubtless have been elected. H,
was a staunch Democrat under the ole
organization of parties in this country
but when the Southern States seeded
Mr.. Jones took his position in favor O.
the General Government against the at
tempt to establish the Southern Confed
eracy. As early as 1868 Mr.. Jones came
to Gold Hill, Nevada to take charge o.
the Crown Point mine, as Superintend
ent. How well he has managed the in
tricate and extensive affairs Of the larges
and most productive silver mine in tn
world, is we'll known throughout tn,
State; and his successful management o
this immense business marks him as
man of great administrative ability, an
indicates Enthusiastically athorough know
edge of mining. Mr.. Jones was marie
some years since, but in 1871 had tn
misfortune to lose his wife, and is now
widower. Notwithstanding the deter
mined energy of his assailants in thei
efforts to compass his defeat, he ha
achieved most gratifying triumph. H
made his appeal to the rank and file c
his party before the primaries were hel
last year, announcing his aspirations fc
a seat in the United States Senate Fl
succeeded in the primaries, and at tn
general election in November the Reput
lican party succeeded in electing me-
jority of the present Legislature.
the nomination of Mr.. Jones, the Reput
lican members have clearly reflected til
will OF their constituents.
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