Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-11-25
PACIFIC COAST ADvICES.
[sPECIAL TO THE sENTrNEL.J
A DisYraceful Affair.

SAN Francisco, Nov. A.-Another incl
dent in connection with the Sharon-Hill
case occurred to-day. The Grand Jury,
in . body. appeared before Judge Toohy,
in the Superior Court, and through the
agency Of W. T. Garrett. foreman, stated
that q communication had been sent the
Grand Jury BY G.. w. Tyler, a member Of
the Bar of this city, with the intention of
influencing its members in relation to the
Sharon-Hll matters then under considers
ton. Foreman Garrett stated that the
communication contained grossly libelous
and s%candalous statements towards the
Grand Jury, and asked the Court to take
such action in the premises as we're proper.
Judge Toohy, after having read the COM
munication, made an order that Mr.. Tyler
be cited to appear and show cause why he
should not be punished for contempt of
court. The offensive letter was sealed up,
no n present being permitted to see it.
Distinction Conferred Upon an
Editor.
SAN Francisco, Nov. pa Bulletins
Chicago special makes the announcement
that Capt. F. W. Dawson, editor of the
Charleston, s. c., News and Courier, had
been created a knight Of the Order of st.
George by the Pope. It was the subject Of
general comment in the Southern jour
nails. Dawson is an Englishman by birth,
He Joined the Confederate service in 1861,
and served with distinction during the
war. The latter part of the time he was
the staff of Fitzhugh Lee. He has been
instrumental in putting down
dueling in South Carolina, and to this
fact is due the decoration. Probably
never before on The syowed grounds Of
services rendered to good morals in such a
mode have distinctions Of this kind been
conferred.
The Arrival Of HanlOn.
VALLEJO, Nov. 24.-Hanlon and Lee ar
rived at South Vallejo this afternoon at
1 o'clock. The Alert's barge was sent down
to bring the champion and the reception
committee to Vallejo. Hanlon put the
outriggers on his new boat, which was
never in the water before, and as he stepped
into it some one told him to christen it
California, but the champion said that he
had already named it "Old Friends" He
rowed to Vallejo in his shell, where he met
Stevens, who rowed over the purse with
him. Both Hanlon and Lee are much
pleased with the course. Lee said that he
would challenge Peterson at once for a
race OF $500 . side. The whole party, in
Guiding the champion, started for San
Francisco at4 o'clock.
A Ship ON Fire.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 24.-The ship G..
Chapman, from Antwerp, laden with coal,
arrived last night with fire in the hold Of
the ship. She shows bad luck during the
entire passage, having encountered ont
heavy gale after another. On Sept. IL the
captain broke his leg. The limb was set
by himself, with the aid Of the carpenter.
On Oct. Is the fire in the hold was dis
covered, and which has been smouldering
ever since. The vessel is greatly damaged
by heat. The probabilities are that she
will have to be scuttled in order to save
the ship and cargo.
The Pedestrians.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 23.-The walking
match at 10 P. M. stood 40 follows:
O'Leary, 4O4; Hart. 423; Hartman. 4O3;
Mcintyre, Ais. 1t is generally conceded
this evening that O'Leary and Hart will
win the race. both are apparently in as
good condition rs at the start. Hartman
and Mcintyre show evident signs Of wear
mess. Hanlan. the oarsman, was present,
and took q spin around the track with
O'Leary. The audience cheered him
loudly.
SAN Francisco, Nov. 24.-The scores
Of the walking match at noon to-day were
as follows: O'Leary. 437; Miles Hart, 1852;
Mcintyre, Asa; Hartman, 448.
Phil. Sheridan wants His Status
Deflned.
SAN FRANcIsco, Nov. 24.-A Chronicle
Washington special says: Officials in the
War Department state that Gen. Phil.
Sheridan proposes to have settled at the
outstart, by the President and Cabinet,
whether be or the Secretary of War ia in
command Of the army. Should they not
decide he will refer the matter to Congres4
Sheridan thinks that % the Gen eral OF the
army receives over double the salary re-
oeived by the Secretary of War, he should
be more han q chief clerk to him. which
is all he would be if Obliged to recogize
the Secretary in command.
Tyler's Contempt Case.
SAN Francisco, Nov. 24.-Department
II was crowded to suffocation this morn
ing in expectation Of some lively talking in
the matter Of George W. Tyler, Miss
Hills attorney. who was up for contempt.
After considerable legal sparring between
Judge Toohy and Tyler, the latter asked
for time to show cause why he should not
be punished for contempt in sending q
communication to the Grand Jury, a. H.
legged, was granted until Tuesday next. {
GRANTED . Weeks Respite.
SAN FRANcIsco, Nov. 24.-George A.
Wheeler, the stranger. who came up for his
third sentence in court to-day, has been
granted . weeks respite to await the de-
cision OF the Supreme Court on the ques-
ton OF the validity and legality Of q MUIR
derer being indicted upon information.
instead OF by presentment by q Grand