Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-07-01
NEVADA AND HER PEOPLE.


The New York Sun some few days ago
published au article in which the citi.
Gems of Nevada are described in the cosrs.
est and most insulting terms. The iu-
decent and unproyoked assault, natural
ly excited great indignation in this State,
and called forth the censure Of our breih-
ZEN of ths press to 50 great an extent
that We had deferred ss unnecessary,
making any remarks upon the matter,
believing that cur ADLER Contemporaries
would do the subject full justice. But
on second thoughts, we think it is the
duty OF every journal published in Ne,
yada to place on record q dsnnnciation
anil denial of so libellous series Of cal
umnies. The Sun speaks venomously
OF Nevada, bscause its Senators make
themselves heard in the National Coun-
ellis; and abuses our citizens because they
increase the wealth OF the nation by pro-
ducing gold and silver bullion, and will
not exchange their treasure for irredeem-
able rags. That is the sum of the often
css of Nevada and its people, which irri-
tatss the Sun so much that it has to re-
sort to blackguardism simply because
there is neither truth or justice in its ac-
cusations. In reply, we tell the Sun and
all whom il may concern, that the Sena-
tors of Nevada are sent TO Washington
for the express purpose o! causing the
voice of its people to be heard and re-
spected at the capital of the nation.
Within the arena OF the Senate, Nevada
stands the peer of any State in the
Union. 1t was the object OF the foun-
ders OF the second chamber, that the
weaker and less populous States
should not be overawed and made the
prey Of their mors powerful, greedier
and insolent neighbors. And though in
many, very many things, We have
thought it our duty to disagree with and
condemn the course Of our Senators,
still for one thing, we may truthfully
and gratefully thank them all, including
even Nye, that they were not afraid to
stand up before the assembled represen-
tatives OF the nation, and assert and vim
dictate the honor Of Nevada and the fair
fame Of her citizens. From the time
that Nevada. from end to end of its vast
limits ceased to be merely lair for the
wandering savage this State has done
its part, aye, and ten times more than
its sparse inhabitants should have been
called upon to do-to bear its share OF
the national burdens. Scarcely had its
hardy pioneers driven back their Indi-
an foes, before they assumed the duties
and responsibilities OF State. They
relieved the Government OF the burden
of their pupillage, raised volunteers,
voted bounties, and fulfilled every duty,
that as one OF the great sisterhood oI
States devolved upon her. Her citizen,
not only did this, but they scaled
mountains and explored deserts
in search OF the treasures that
by virtue of their persistent, perse'
vering labor, have flowed ever since in 4
plenteous stream from her rocky fast
nesses, giving force and vitality to the
Government and prosperity to countless
thousands, ON whom the industry and
courage Of the men that the Sun stigma.
tises as Dedouins, have bestowed for.
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What though our citizens are not SO
smooth of speech and manner as those
OF the East. They are frank. bold, out
spoken and generous to a fault. Wher
the cry of distress is heard, when wan
sickness or gaunt restitution appeals &c
them, they do not stop to count the cost
but instantly, before the words OF en-
treaty have scarcely passed the lips OF
the sufferers, their hands are filled ant
they are sent away rejoicing. Nomer
and children are treated with the mos
chivalrous, tender and unselfsh respect
A rough, unkempt, coarsely dressed
crowd may fill the thoroughfares, but lie
a lady or child pass by, and not dis
respectful word, look or gesture will b
seen, though they marched from tn
Sierra Nevadas to the verge of the State
The Sun says the population is wander
ing. It's true it does rove from point
point 1t searches mountain afte
mountain, and when the desired formf
ton is found, though that may be score
and scores of miles away from the las
traces OF civilized man, at once law an
order assume their sway, towns are lai
out, houses are built, local government
is organized, courts are established
schools are opened, and last, but nc
least, buildings dedicated to the worshi
OF Almighty God, all speedily appei
aud oil form actual visible evidences thu
wherever the pioneer goes be carries Il
highest type of civilization with hin
and the amenities and the privileges
refined social life establish themselvt
rapidly in his foot prints. Yet these al
the men that the Sun stigmatizes ,
Bedouins. 1t had better look at hom
and in the squalid, starving and wretche
thousands that throng the streets of Ne
York it will find abundant opportunit
for all its powers of assistance and T
formation.
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