Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-23
IL the prevailing iearth Of news 1t

progress Of tie very interesting Murphy
trial. But il closeiy-wedgsi coElmu-
ni,y like this it IS not tbs Niaest plan
thus to do Ehat might possibly prejudice
the case and render a nav trial G! u
within this county almost an impossibil-
it's. We have very serious doubts OF tie
presen, jlry's agreeing, Certainly tae
defense are displaying great deal CT
in raising points i'll hehalf OF
tbeir client Yesterday while ne we're
present in the Clerks Office Doctor
Waters came 10 bringing his isIge ana
powerful microscope, his purpose being
TO examine certain bullet. said to have
been found on or about SIoan's clothes
ate. his death, to gee il it had any
blood stairs upoa it. If the bullet is
blood stained it is point gained to the
theory Of the defense; otherwise. other
wise, we believe, We quote tEls to
show how hard Mnrphy's lawyers are
working for him. On the other side the
State is aking very searching prose
cutioE. The thumb screws OF CROSS
Questioning were pressing close upon
= witness for the defense as We sat there
tor minute or two. looking on. Mean
time, Mr.. Soderhurg. the shorthand
reporter, is digging away a! his notes;
the Court sustains al unaffected,
neuralgia dignity; Clerk Ed
wards maintains the sleek condition
of his hair and the thoughtful expression
OF his we'll shaven face; the outside Jaw
yers with wisdom in each look and pos
ture, reciine in convenient chairs with
feet cooked at the regulation altitude;
the crowd chews its tobacco in patient
silence; and beside the man who Ia IN,
dergoiuy the tremendous strain Of trial
for bis life. sits his pa:ieut, faithful wife.
full Of solicitude sud wholly rapt 10 the
fate Of him she loves better than her
own life. Murphy is passionate. i'm
puisiye man. All his manner Indicates
this; and If did not. his eyes would be-
tray him. He is strong and hollis we'll
his fort.tude and his courage; bu: on
nervous man like himself tho tension
must be dreadful. We have not kept
track OF tins case, but We should suppose
that, inasmuch as the witnesses for the
defense are now being examined. there
Nigh. be chance for the evidence 10 be
brought to q conclusion to-day or to-
morrow. But the laws delays are pro-
verbal and very uncertain, and It is not
impossible that this trial aIil reach over
into next week.
The COMING PRIZE FiGHT in Storey
county is going to be very entertain
ing piece OF gladiatorship. The princi-
pas are Peter LAWYER, otherwise known
rs dublin Pete" and Jack Askew,
who has ths reputation, says the
Enterprise. "of being the best Cornish
man on the Ccmstock "It is now
certain TO take place" says the Chron-
icie land" adds that paper. "she
stakes have been raised to $3.50 q side,
which will make the matter somewhat
more interesting TO both principals end
spectators. To-day the stakes OF the
ring are on exhibition at the Delta. and
the conditions of the fight posted. The
match will probably not come Off in
Storey county, as Sheriff Kelly is max
inc preparations, with O strong posse OF
deputies, to stop it should the ring be
pitched within his jurisdiction. Although
a iay has Lesu named for the affair, II
is generally supposed that some other
1ay will be selected. and az prasoas none
but the inside manipulators know when
the fight will come off. Mace and Allen,
who will arrive tomorrow, will receive
complimentary Invitations to be present,
aud it is probable that one of them will
be chosen referee. The men are both in
prime condition, yet they have not been
in active training. Askew is probably In
the best form. and has no superfluous
flesh on him whatever. He is tall,
wiry man, Of undoubted staying quail
ties. and quick hitter with his left. hu,
somewhat slow with his guard. Lawler
is shorter and heavier. and somewhat too
fat for long fight. He is more muscu-
lar, however. thsn his opponent, bits
terrible blow with his right, but boxes
with less scieuce than Askew. 1t seems
to be the opinion Of betting men tha. If
LAWYER forces the fighting ut the start
he stands good chance OF crushing his
antagonist; bnt Il he fails 20 whip in 10
minutes the chances ere III the others
favor. The betting is about even"
The Virginia and Trnckee Railway
Company have projected an extensive OF
their line up into Carson Valley. 1n-
deed. i. is mere question Of time as TO
when the road will reach ont to and
through Douglas into Esmeraida. and SC
on, south and west, wherever the timber
belt stretches and mines are developing.
We understand that Chief Engineer Al
lerson will begin survey Of line to
Genoa to-day. II the present beautiful
clear weater continues, he Will find no
trouble in completing his survey this
season. Our Genoese friends will be
hugely delighted with the whissilns OF
tbs locomotive in their quiet streets.
The Grand Lodge OF Masons is IN
session in Virginia City. Robert W.
Bollen Of Carson, Grand Master of the
State. is present, also Rev. John y.
Hammond. Grand Orator, also MI
Jacob Tobriner of Carson Lodge No. !.
Tho attendance seems large and from
all parts of the State.