Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-26

LECTURE LAST EvENING.-At 7.30 last
evening the Courthouse was densely
crowded to listen to the lectures of
State Mineralogist Whitehill and Prof.
W. Frank Stewart, Centennial Commits
sioner. A large number of ladies graced
the occasion with their presence. At 8
o'clock Mr.. Whitehill was introduced to
the audience by Ney Churchman the
Chairman of the meeting. The subject
of his discourse was "The Centennial,
and he certainly did ample justice to
the fruitful theme. In fitting terms he
alluded to the object of the Exhibition in
'76, the benefit accruing to the United
States from it and the different products,
industries, manufactures, ETC., that
would be exhibited there by foreign ma
tons as we'll as by the different States
of the Union. He spoke of the great
and gratifying display our own State
would make in the way of silver ore and
all kinds Of minerals, and trusted Nevada
would also be fittingly represented by
visitors from all parts OF the State. Mr..
Whitehill handled his subject with a
high degree Of appreciative skill, and
made very favorable impression on his
interested and attentive audience. At
the close of his remarks Mr.. Churchman
introduced to the audience Prof. Stew
art. His topic was the Earth and its
treasures. In the course of his remarks
he alluded to the formation of the lodges
here, spoke of their peculiar conforma-
tion and was OF the opinion that the
mines needed a further degree
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covery of still richer deposits.
The existence of the ore bearing belt in
quartzite was a popularity of this district.
The average depth of the ore throughout
the State was not over 500 feet. A
greater depth than this, as in Virginia
City and Phoebe, indicated correspond
ingy heavy deposit of ore. Passing
from this subject, the lecturer touched
upon the electrical currents of the earth.
In this, as in the other portions of his dis
course, he evinced profound knowledge
OF the subject and an intimate acquaint-
ance with the latest scientific discoveries
on the subject. We regret that want Of
space forbids our giving synopsis of
this portion of his lecture. The fitting
terms in which he couched his remarks,
the entire absence of any confusing
technical terms, and the clear, forcible
language he used, was an evidence of his
skill as an orator, and his ability as a
demonstration of popular science. 1t was
treat to the audience, and the thanks
OF the the entire community is due to the
able gentlemen who so successfully ham
died their respective topics.
DISTRICT CoURT.-The Court met yes.
terday ut 10 a. M, pursuant to adjourn
ment. All jurors were excused for the
term. W. @. Glissan vs.. Joseph Cook
ct al; judgment upon stipulation in
open court ordered entered for $3.50 and
Gosts' stay OF execution granted for sixty
asys. Miles CULLEN ct al. VS.. John
steele; by consent of counsel in omen
court 1t was ordered that j. q. Foster bt
and Is hereby appointed Referee to take
testimony and report the conclusion q,
facts thereon to the Court during tbis q,
the subsequent term of said court Tbe
court adjourned until to-day at 10 a. m
YESTERDAY q youngster who is in thu
habit of gathering empty bottles, which
he sells to the different saloons for the
purpose of being refilled with liquors o.
various kinds, met with mishap. Fl,
had gathered champagne basket full O
bottles, and as he walked along tn,
street, recently sprinkled, he slipped
and fell, smashing bottles, ETC., making
total wreck of anticipated profits. l
1t had been . man to whom the acciden
happened, every one would have imag
ihed that he had been smelling Of tn,
contents of bottle
MYSTIC KREwE OF CoMus.-Dont for
get the meeting to be held this (Satur
day. evening at $50 O'Clock at tn
Hose-house, Main street. The final ar
rangement will be made for the parad
on the 9th of July, and all the member
should be present.
THE regular drill of the Lsxiupto,
Guards takes place this Saturday, even
ing at Hanly's Hall, Meadow Vale
street.
BULLION SHIpMEsT.-Wells. FARGO
70: shipped yesterday bullion amount;n
to $500. "''n