Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-20

The Presbyterian Church Was
crowded on Sunday evening, to wit
ness the proceedings in connection
with the installation of the Pastor.
After a very excellent discourse by
Rev. Robinson of Stockton, the usual
installation questions were proposed
to the Pastor and congregation
bv Rev. A. C. Gillies of Virginia. The
newly elected Elders were also in
stalled, after which Rev. Gillies de-
livered few remarks relative to the
nroper relation between ministers anu
their congregations. The exercises
were somewhat prolonged, and alter
the conclusion Of the same, the right
hand of fellowship was given between
the Pastor and congregation. Kew: >.
McCIain during his short stay in Car
son has gained a host of friends ID
his church. and now that he is regu-
larlv installed, his course in the iu-
ture can scarcely fail to augment the
cause for which he labOrs.
The following paper was yesterday
being circulated in the Assembly Cham
Der. At 4 O'Clock it had been signed by
thirty.fve of the members. Carson
February 19.-Gen. r. M. Clarke
Dear Sir: knowing that you are taking
a deep interest in the proposed change
in the law taxing the proceeds OF mines
and mining, to learn your views In the
matter, we, the undersigned, members
of the LEGISLATURE of this State, would
be pleased to have you address them In
the Assembly Chamber on Tomorrow
Tuesday, evening at O'clock 1t
was also stated that General Clarke had
given favorable answer to the above,
aud as a resolution was proposed IN
the House granting the use of the Cham
Der for the purpose named, the address
will this evening be given.
The English Opera Troupe comes to
Carson highly recommended. The Vir-
ginia papers are loud in their praise, and
the popularity of the performers has in
creased with each performance given. A
series of frst-class operate entertain
ments is something unusual for Carson.
and as there is likely to be large crowd
in attendance on the first evening, We
would advise every one to procure seat
in advance, so that any inconvenlence at
the time may be obviated. We are re-
auested to ansounce that the box sheet
is now at the Theater Saloon. and seats
for the three nights may be obtained.
For reserved seats there is no extra
charge.
The contested election case between
Stone and Cohn, was decided yesterday
in favor of Stone. A resolution to de-
clare Cohn elected was unanimously de-
feated. and another to declare Stone
ineligible was defeated by vote OF ~ to
). The Senate has made very proper
decision in the matter. Stone was fairly
elected by majority of the people In
bis county, he was not ineligible at the
time of his election, and according to
Justice and law he is fairly entitled to his
seat.
Yesterday quite an animated debate
occurred in the Senate on certain matters
relating to the reporting back of the bull
lion tax bill. Baker intr oduced reso
luton to compel the Committee on Ways
and Means to report back the Nichols
bill, and this move created considerable
discussion. The discussion was the pre-
liminary fight, and the vote was II IN
.avor and 13 against. An amendment
was also offered to compel the Judiciary
Committee to report back the compro-
mise bill. The amendment was lost.
The English Opera Company will
make their first appearance tomorrow
evening in Carson. A large number OF
the reserved seats are already taken.
The opera will be Mariana. On the fol-
lowing evening Martha will be per-
formed.
Kelly & Hofer have gone into bank
ruptcy. Number of creditors, 200;
liabilities. 100000. A meeting of the
creditors to prove their debts and choose
assienees will be held at court OF
bankruptcy in Virginia on March 2.
According to advertisement it will be
seen that Mr.. j. II. Smart has pur-
chased the Boston Bakery opposite the
Mint, and is prepared to promptly ex-
ecute all orders from persons who may
leave the same.
Assemblyman Hammond has re-
turned from Elko. While there he
made thorough inspection of the
University and its surroundings, and
he expresses himself well pleased with
the advances already made. His re-
port will be received with interest.
The Sheriff of White Pine county was
in attendance on the proceedings OF the
Legislature yesterday. Also several
other gentlemen from the eastern part
of the State.
The gambling bills were yesterday the
special order in the Assembly. The bill
to prohibit gambling was lost, but the
one TO restrict the game to second story
rooms was passed:
The Assembly yesterday completed the
general file and adjourned. A recess of
only twenty minutes WAS taken during
the session.
Rev. Robinson of Stockton, Califor.