Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-26

McCLELLAS's P1CrrRE or THs LATE
CHARLES E. DELoNo-We visited Mr.
C. B. McCielian's studio yesterday tor
the purpose Of taking look at his por-
,rsi. Of the late Hou. c. E belong. The
picture is a half length. showing both
hands. In the latter years OF DeLong' 8
life he wore side v hiskers. This pecu-
liari:y Of bis face is preserved in this
picture. The likeness is surprisingly
good one. the accessories are excellent.
and the tone and general texture Of the
painting all that could be desired. Mr..
DsLoDg, at the ,ius Of his death. was
President OF the Society of Pacific Coast
Pioneers at Virginia City. This picture
was painted TO order OF that Society and
will hang in their rooms. As per order
OF the Society. Pioneers badge is at
tsched to the lapel Of bis coat-in the
painting. We think it would be vastly
better, simpler aud more like the man.
aud therefore more acceptable. II this
badge were painted out Portraits
ought to be made. ia all respects,
6rapery AID accessories as well. to look
as nearly like the person intended to be
represented as possible. If that was
our picture we wouldn't have Chsrley's
coat encountered with anything
he wouldn't have worn among his
friends, in daily life, on the street, or at
friends freside. But that's all a
matter of taste. The picture as pic
tnre and as faithful portrait is as good
AZ need be asked for and we congrntu-
late Mr.. Mcclellan upon his success.
and the Society upon owning so ex-
cellent likeness of their late Preside Mt.
THE CURRY ENGINE COMPANY DIS
BASDs.-For some weeks past there
have been rumors of dissatisfaction
on the part of the Curry Engine
Company occasioned by the action
of the Board of Town Trustees in
setting off a part of the Curry En-
CINE House for the housing of the
steamer. Last night the company
held meeting and disbanded. The
engine, hose, building, &C.. belong
to the city, while the fire hats and
some other paraphernalia belong to
TO the members Of the company.
The proceedings were quite orderly
and deliberate. Committees we're
appointed to close up what business
belonging to the company needs
final settlement, the money in the
treasury whatever the sum amounts
to) was voted to Mrs. Curry. and
the handsome lantern, presented by
Bob Rowland was voted to Captain
Frank Hall, Foreman OF the COM
pany. We are very sorry that any
thing has been done to so offend
this sterling fire company % to pro
woke their disbanding; but we do
not understand the merits of the
controversy and until we do shall
not presume TO pronounce an opin-
ion upon its merits.
TIE MURPHY TRIAL became resolved
into q debate yesterday. between the
counsel for the opposite sides OF tie
case. General Kittrell made very long
and nble argument for The State, in day.
light. and at night General Clarke dis
cussed the merits Of the case from the
defendants standpoint with his accus-
toned vigor and incisiveness. The dis
cussion was closed by Hon. Thos. Wells,
acting District Attorney, in a clear and
concise summing up of the theory of the
prosecution. After q brief charge from
Judge Wright, the case went to the jury
about midnight. 1t is hardly probable
that verdict will be reached before to-
mor-o6.
A ScARy kuNAEAY.-Yesterday fore
noon the two horse team attached to
Davis / Co.'S delivery wagon got stam-
pefied. somehow, and took rapid chute
up Carson street toward the railwsy
station. They luckily missed pbatou
driven by q lady and which was going
ia the same direction of the runaway.
What damage, if any, was done By the
stampede. We arc not informed. P. S.
We are told that the team was started by
boys throwing stones; and that the
wagon Was totally wrecked. A little
boy was knocked down b. tie wagon
but not much injured.
A LITTLE girl who is good deal
in the success Of the Epis.
copal Sunday School festival next
Wednesday night, met the APPEAL
man yesterday and urged him to do
all he could for the projected party.
He intends to do that same; and
will not fail to keep the subject
alive before the public, whatever
the consequences may De.
OScE more do We compliment. Doctor
Butts. His last effort is that Of raising
he crosswalk-ow crcsswalk from Rails
corner to the Ormsbv House. He has
.sused i. to DO arehed, slightly, above
he level of the street. which is a good
dea, for it takes the pedestrian out OF
he mud.
MAI1oRr's fresh oyters, in cans, can
10 had Of Mr.. c. S. Mott. at the old
'risbie corner, at 81 % per can. These
ire selected oysters, very choice and very
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