The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-05
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WASHINGTON. February 7.


Senators Farley and Booth, and Re
yesterday and laid before him the peti
ton signed by upwards of 5000 citizens
of California, praying that the Muse
Slough prisoners be pardoned. Mr.
Hayes suggested that the petition should
be filed in the Attorney Generals Office
but promised that he will pass upon thu
case before his term of Office expires
He intimated that he would like pre-
viously to have an expression of opinion
on the subject from Judges Hoffman and
Sawyer and District Attorney Lattimer,
to which Berry replied that an expires
sion Of their views had already been indi'
rectly solicited by telegraph and that they
would doubtless be heard from within q
few days. Booth, Farley and Berry
each earnestly commended the petition
to Mr.. Hayes most favorable considera-
ton. In the course of their remarks,
calling attention to the strength of the
petitions, they informed Mr. Hayes that
one of them, bearing eighty signatures,
represented at least 500, 900, 900 Of
property. They were not particularly
encouraged by Mr.. Hayes inquiries and
manner, but, of course, if he declines to
act favorably the effort can be renewed
with his successor.
WASHINGTON, March /.
The Congressional Record, dated yes
terday, and distributed this morning
contains an elaborate speech prepared by
Representative Daggett, for delivery on
the interstate Commerce bill, but in
default of that measure coming up for
discussion before the expiration of his
Congressional term, he obtained permits
sion to print it in the Record in connec-
ton with the recent joint resolution of
the Nevada Legislature, illustrative of
railroad determinations in that State,
and praying for the passage of thr Regain
bill to prohibit such determinations.
Daggett's speech fills ten pages of the
Record, and it is supplemented with as
many pages more, in which are given the
complete freight charges of the Central
Pacific Railroad, both for California and
the same time the most comprehensive
and forcible presentation Of the matter
complained of that has yet been published
in this part of the country, and the
friends Of the Regain bill hail it as well
come and valuable addition to their re-
sources for renewing their efforts in the
next Congress.
1t is generally understood now that
the Republicans will permit the Funding
bill to pass. Secretary Sherman's posi-.
ton in favor of the bill exercised strong
influence in withdrawing the Republican
opposition. Speaker Randall said this
afternoon, positively, that the Funding
bill will pass the House and become a
law.
New York, March |.
The losses by the fire and robbery dur
ing the riots in Lima and Callao are est.
mated at $50, 900, 900.
MOUNT PROSPECT, February 81.
General Colley with six companies has
taken possession of Spitzkop, position
to the left of Laingsnek. Firing has
been heard all morning.
LONDON, March !.
Detailed accounts received to-day rem.
der it certain that the British were
driven from Spitzkop, because they were
fairly beaten. The fight ended in rout.
The most moderate estimate places the
loss at 800 killed and wounded. The
latter lay exposed to heavy rain from
Sunday afternoon until early on Monday
morning A correspondent with Colley's
force at Spitzkop, gives the following &C.
count of the engagement: Spitzkop is
5000 yards from the Boer position. Two
companies were left at the base of the
hill, while the remainder of the troops
toiled up. 1t was very steep, difficult
ascent, and the men went ON their hands
and knees. 1t was impossible to have
carried up even mountain guns. The
whole force reached the summit before
daylight, and about s o'clock in the
morning they began firing. The Beers
had no videttes posted and were com.
pletely surprised, but promptly returned
the fire. Our men had little cover, The
number Of Beers at the base of the hill
was about 1000. General Colley was
shot just before the close Of the engage
ment, while giving the order to cease
firing.
SAN Francisco, March /.
In the Kalloch case, Highton, counsel
for the defense, is now making his OPEN
ing statement, but has not yet outlined
the defense, further than to say that he
will enter, to considerable extent, upon
some phases of the character of the fate
Charles DeYoung, and will also show
the previous good character of the de
PENDANT.
A special from Tombstone says that.
al L
wounded this morning by Steve Nc
Allister.
VALUABLE HrsroRIc MEDALS. ohm
Lorrain, Esq, of this city, 10 the owner
and possessor of a valuable gold medal
which was presented by the U. s. Gov.
eminent to General Morgan, Of Rsvolu.
tionary fame, for meritorious conduct at
the battle of the Cow.P It is as
large as a $50 gold piece, and on the one