Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-04-18
The DEATH or Mr.. Jous Mxsrcx

HE DEATH or Mr.. JOHN MEsIcK.
by the Weekly Oregonian OF April
7th We are informed As follows OF
the death Of Mr.. John Mesick-
brother Of Hons. r. 8. and William
Mesick, Of Virginia City: This
community was shocked and mex.
pressibly panied Wednesday morn.
ing on receiving the intelligence tina,
MIR. John Mesick had been stricken
down with apoplexy, and that nc
hopes were entertained OF his recoy.
cry. At first his many friends were
induced to believe that the repor,
was exaggerated, but the sad news
was speedily confirmed, and could
no longer be question OF doubt.
Mr.. Mesick. who resides on the Eas,
side OF West Park street, between
Stark and Oak, arose yesterday
morning ct an early hour, soon
after 6 o'clock. and began to shave
himself. He finished; aud very soon
after complained Of q terrible pain
in his head. His wife. who WAS still
in bed, became alarmed aud rose up
quickly to apply some remedies and
render what assistance she could.
He told her to take no trouble. a,
the pain would soon pass away.
However, the pain continued 10
increase, and Mr.. Mesick was com.
PEELED to lie down on the bed. Soon
he sunk away into q condition OF
total inconsistencies, from which
all efforts to arouse him, failed.
Mrs. Mesick became frightened aud
notified the neighbors. Drs. Ghise.
lin and Wilson were hastily sum.
moned and everything known to
medical skill was done. but it was TO
no purpose. He remained in a deep
stupor, breathing heavily until a
quarter to II. when he gently passed.
away to the unseen land. He never
spoke after lying down. Deceased
has held the responsible position Of
head book keeper in tho we'll. known
mercantile house Of L. Goldsmith 4
Co. for nine years. He was q most
thorough, competent accountant and
business gentleman, and enjoyed tho
unreserved confidence and esteem OF
his employers. Mr.. Mesick was .
native Of Wayne county. New York,
and at tho time Of his death was
about 20 years Of ago. He leaves q
young wife and A. infant child, and
q large circle OF fiands 10 mourn his
sudden departure trom the walks Of
life.
The American Mans freedom was
but q brief. Elusive and swiftly
heeting vision. His imitation Of
Neal Dow was failure; his attempt
at playing the role Of Father
Matthew was sad disappointment;
his assumption Of the part Of John
y. Cough was only partial success.
His liberty WAS . thing Of but few
short honrs--four, We think. He
hadn't time TO 60 10 the city Of the
Great Salt Lake. but he did have
ample time TO get half over the great
salt seas. He steered straight for a
square meal but fetched up against
the irresistible temptation Of . glass
OF whisky. BY 8 he Was happy, by
. no was eloquent. and by ~ BIO vas
stopped in the midst Of an untimely
orstion and marched of 10 hi. old
quarters. IIe - there nov,
Charley Derby has been nomin.
ated for Mayor Of Virgins City
upon the Republican ticket. and
Ben Lsckcy for Chief Of Police.
Will wager any Legitimate thing or
sufn--say our reputation - Q pso.
phst- that they viii both b. elected.
Srocxs rallied ismously yssssr
day. Bottom seems 70 have bssa
sssehsd aad che ysaetiou sst IN.
This u . good deal bsssss than he
sroakers predicted: The salss voss
vsfy heavy and The gsnssul feeling
aaex hos,aXnl