Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1875-01-26
Legislative Correspondence.
( Special Correspondence of the TrMEs.I
CARSON, January "a, 1875

with but few exceptions, all gone
to Virginia to get little fresh air
and see the Comstock elephant, or
tiger, as their inclinations may
suggest. 1t was generally hoped
by those of our friends who guard
cd over the good conduct of the
wayward solons, that when their
wives arrived at the Capital city,
their accustomed trips to the Nir-
gin city on the side of the. hill
would be abandoned, and that they
would devote the Sabbath to eX-
planning the mysteries of legisla-
ton to their wives, but such is not
the case. and no sooner does Satur-
day arrive than they begin buzzing
around in favor of an " earl Y adj
journment to-day, in consequence
of a little private business at Nir-
ginia." This is regarded as a little
gauzy by outsiders, but the con
fding spouses Of the members have
a mind of their own on that sub
iect. as well as on all others.
A CHANCE FOR BUNCOMBE.
Next week VIII be "A lively one,
as far as long speeches are con
cerned, and those who have any
hidden forensic talent will have a
splendid opportunity to ventilate
the same. Tomorrow night the
Senate will discuss the Louisiana
resolutions. Tuesday night the
House will wash the soiled linen of
the Churchill contested election
case, and on Wednesday night the
members of the Storage will have
an opportunity to tell what they
know about things in Louisiana.
The gladiators who are to partici-
pate in these arenaic displays have
been furnishing up their oratorical
armors for several days past, and
those who cannot swim had better
look out for top seats.
TrGTSTATJON
There was but little legislation
yesterday, consequently I will have
but little to say. In the Senate
only one bill was introduced, one
notice given, and one motion made,
and that was to adjourn-aftor a
session of 30 minutes.
The House remained in session |
about the same length of time,
during which they reported back
unfavorably the bill preventing the
carrying of concealed weapons !;
also the bill preventing the collec-
ton of bar bills. These bills may
therefore be considered as consign-
ed to oblivion. The bill to force
a proper observance Of the Chris
tan Sabbath was favorably report
ed upon, but will receive consider
able opposition on its passage.
The bill closes all places OF bust
ness on the Sabbath, except hotels,
restaurants, drug stores, etc, I'M
der a penalty of from $50 to 5000
fine, with the usual alternative of
imprisonment in the County jail.
Senator Variants bill, prohibit
ing three-card monte, was SO
amended as to prohibit monte of
any kind, no matter with what
number of cards it may be played,
CONFIDENTIAL GOSSIP.
The citizens will give the men,
bers a grand Legislative ball in
about two weeks, or earlier, if the
weather turns off fair.
There have been several " select"
parties within the past few weeks,
but your Jenkins is one of the
-" select" himself, and does not at
tend terpsichorean places of amuse-
ment only on grand State occa-
sions. In anticipation of the grand
Legislative ball, your reporter and
the balance of the aristocracy are
having elaborate " spike-tail' coats
constructed, together with other
necessary minor details. The fair
sex are also building elaborate
wardrobes, and putting their back
hair in order.
There was one marriage and a
half in town last week.
The weather is almost as change
able as lady's mind. This morn
ing it was as bright and beautiful