Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-22
Something Of a Lecture.


on the proposition to build an Eplsco-
palian schoolhouse at Reno. 1t is well,
perhaps, that we enlarge upon the topic
indicated here We are afraid that our
little city has been something spoiled by
past favors. A community is like an
individual in respect OF the demoraliZa-
ton resulting to it from a habit of rely
ing on the efforts of others rather than
its own. We enjoy the benefits Of the
Capitol, the Supreme Court and the Fed
eral Courts Also we have hitherto
reaped whatever of profit accrues by
having the State Prison near US. Also
the Orphans Home is located here.
Perhaps nothing could have saved Us
the State University, but we are afraid
that We were not quick enough and tardy
in the matter of liberal self-taXing. Any
how. it escaped Us and was tloated off
to Elko. As to this Episcopal school
proposition, We know nothing about it !;
Dii We az hACH t-ldb IL ICto SLould
have been long go established on a sub
stantial basis 4 State Agricultural SOci-
ety's Headquarters which would have as
completely laid Reno efforts in the
shade as Reno has gone ahead Of Carson
in projecting and maintaining an annual
Cattle Show and Industrial Exposition.
tits vim and industry that count. These
qualities are superior to money and COM
mand its use. No doubt the Carson
Agricultural Association YVES started with
a good deal of the right kind OF enter
prise. Certainly the amour. subscribed
was handsome. But il seems that the
steam Of enterprise gets soon exhausted
here. Also there seems to be a conflict
of local interests always brewing and
always irrepressible. The weeds of small
jealousie5 grow up and choke the plant
of progress. We are wanting III that
oneness of action without which the sue
cess Of individuals and corporations is
not TO be had. Carson j. the most nat
ural, because the most pleasant and at
trnctive, place of official and personal
residence IL this State. The location Of
the Capital here was a matter Of course.
So with the other State institutions as
they grew up. But the never tagging
tact and energy needed to second our
natural advantages have not been forth
coming always. w are afraid there has
been good deal Of penny-wisIom and
all the time stunning
our growth. No doabt We need the
magnetic force OF a competent, forceful
leader. Curry death is q great loss.
said everybody when the rustling Colonel
died No doubt his taking off was a
public calamity. But We must have
unity of action AS well as oneness Of
purpose If we are to bring things to bear
in pushing ahead our
interests. This Agricultural Society
business, about which there is SO much
sEarlins, involves our pride. We cannot
let it g by default without confessing
our weakness. 50 the whole community
comes - be interested in it. We cannot
afford to let the efforts Of the Trustees be
swamped We cannot afford to have the
grounds sold under the Sheriff hahn
mer ; We cannot afford to have the pro-
ject Of a handsome and adequate Fair
Grounds not succeed. Ii We do permit
these mislaps VIC are willing to have our
nertness and lack OF courage and spirit /
advertised to the world. We are not
the importance of these mat
ers. They are vItal-the very life OF
Dur life : and their consideration should |
AXE hold upon the property holders Of
arson in the most serious manner.
WE ARE GLAD to note that Trustees Of |
he Agricultural Association have come |
0 the conclusion to push things. They |
ave very rightly determined TO sue the |
This is business. BY the |
eport of their proceedings We see that ,
hey concluded to meet tomorrow to |
.dopt further plans of action. We hope |
hey may not let the matters OF the |
association flag, but that they will push
N to definite and benefcent conclu-
lions.
WE HOPE there will be good flag |
tone or brick pavement laid down for a
idewalk around Capitol Square. With
,ut something Of the kind the finishing
ouches will be wanted. How about the |