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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24
Gold.

The fiuctuation in the price of gold is a
matter of much mystery to those not rersed
in the business of heavy financial transac-
tons. The causes Of the recent rapid
change in the quotations are thus reviewed
in the financial department of the San Fran
cisco Bulletin:
Gold, after rising to l57, under the influence Of
adverse srmy news, was suddenly checked by the
arrival of better tidngs. and under the strenuous
efforts of the bears whose short contracts were
maturing with frightfu margin of loss, it tum-
bled rapidly to 1891. The result of the elections
in Ohio and Pennsylvania, it is supposed contrib
u;ed somewhat to this decline but more proIni-
nent cause probably, was rumor elnanating
from Washington, and openly circulated for the
benefit of the bear interest, to the effect that the
Secretary of the Treasury had negotiated for
eign lean for some l0O,000,000 This rumor
having the appearance of authenticity, occasioncd
some alarm among the holders of Gold, who at
once offered freely and, before its true character
was seriously suspected, prices fell off to the point
above named, when the shorts availed themselves
of the opportunity to cover and the market i'm
mediately rallied to about AS That business
generally should be unsettled by such extreme
fluctuations is not in the least surprising and the
fact is but another of the many illustrations we
have already witnessed of the evils of an ire
deenabe Paper Currency as O commercial me-
dunn. Trade is denoralized by it, and the most
skillfu merchant pcrpetually subjected to Difficult.
ties and losses, against which he has no means of
self protection. 1t is hardly necessary for us to
saw that we speak of the fluctuations of Gold as
we do of the rising and setting of the sun-it Is
not Gold that fuctuates.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24
Demncratic Chnckle.

=. The Grass Valley NatioRaI-the smallest
treason-rnill in California - toots its rebel
penny-whistle as loud .as any of its bigger
prototypes, now dead or dying off like rotten
sheep. One of its pattern men, D. A.
Mahoney, of Dubuque, Iowa, has by some
means been elected to the Great National
Throne Of Sheriff M!ra6ils Dietu! Great
is Democracy, and mighty are its triumphs.
Down goes the Federal Union, up goes the
Stars and Bars, The vaudal armies Of the
North are rebuked, and jeff Davis is vindi-
Gated The following is the pop-gun teu de
joe fred in honor Of the glorious victory by
the Grass Valley by9:
ELECrEp.-D. \ Mahonev late of the Dubuque
Uowal Herald aud TOR long time prisoner in
the Old Capitol, Washington City, has recently
been elected Sheriff Of Dubuque county, beating
his =. black" competitor several hundred votes
Nahonry was a victim OF Jacobin persecution,
and we are pleased to know that the gallant
Democracy Of Dubuque county properly appre-
ciiIei thr state II things forced them by some
oil the bases: political SwiudlerS in the West.
Abolition grrcaoacSS were copiousy scattered to
defeat NIhoacy, but they didn't win in this fight
1t is seldom the northern wing of Jetf's
army" have a victory to crow over, and if this
one consoles them for the etfectual wiping
out they have received from one coast of the
continent to the other, they are easily salts
fed. The " Jacobin persecution" and Abo-
lition green5ack" part of the squib would be
very rich, if it were not played out tale.
That sort of talk has lost its "nub." People
don't see it. n
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24
MISCELLANEOUS ADvERTs.
ASSAY OFFICE
II. n A r r I S ,
GOLD HILL, n. T.

THE undersigned, established as Assayer
Il for eight years in California, and for
two years in Nevada Territory, is now at
Gold Hill, where he will attend to any bust
ness entrusted to him with promptness and
dispatch. -
COLD, SILVER, and ORES Of every descrip-
ton assayed, and returns of Bullion made
within six hours IN Bars or Coin at the option
of depositors.
For correctness of his assays he refers to
Messrs. Trevor & Colgate. New York.
B. Behrend & Co............
r Davidson & Berri,..." San Frame
J. PARROT & Co..............
Sather & Co...............
Tallant & Co.............."
Reynolds, Refs & Co....:-..
B. F. Hastings & Co.........Sacramento.
y. o. Mills < Co...........
Rideout & Smith. Marysville..
Decker & Jewett..
BE. Hastings & Co... Virginia city
MAYNARD & Flood. Gold Hill.
A. B. Paul & Co.........u.
OLE n. HARRIS.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24
THE News.

Our telegraphic dispatches to-day are i'm
portant and most satisfactory. The Army
of the Potomac is on the march with ten days
cooked rations, has crossed the Rapidan, and
in the language of our. dispatch, &c Lee must
fight or run" This news is most welcome
and has long been awaited with Impotence.
The Smelling of Charleston continues, and
that nest OF treason is becoming hot quar-
tiers for the Chivs. The shells are falling
into the popslOus portions of the doomed
city. .r... = .4
Burnside will hold Knoxville beyond all
doubt. From Texas, we have the most cheer
ing intelligence. The Union sentiment pre-
walls, and loyal citizens are organizing them
elves 10 hold the country. An immense
cunt of cotton is in, the market, although
figures are probably exaggerated. Ano-
rebel steamer, with valuable cargo has
capsaFed. The account of the yigi-
ommittee, published in the morning
is corroborated by our eelegraphio
.spondent. ..-
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24
A Noble Offer.

The friendly feeling ofthe Russians towards
our Government is disposed to manifest itself
in something more substantial than firing
salutes, hosting of flags, and other idle COM
plimentS. At the recent condagration at the
Bay, the crews of the feet were landed and
did efficient service in assisting the Fire De-
partment. The sinking of the Aquila, with
the Monitor on board, has given Admiral
Popotf another opportunity of offering his
friendly aid. The Morning Cal, of Saturday
last, contains the following note from him ::
EDITORS MORNING CALL IL observed in your
issue OF yesterday, communication suggesting
that the large number Of men attached to the
vessels now lying in this port, might render valu-
aole aid in the efforts TO save the iron-clad Moni-
tor, sunk in the AIuila desire to say, through
your olumnS, that upon an application made by
the proper authorities, it would afford me great
pleasure 10 furnish from my command, all men
available for such purpose and that they would
be As glad Is myself so to make, in part return
for the hospitality shown them by your country
men in San Francisco.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24
BY TELEG RAPH!
ID1spATcHBs ro THE GOLD HILL. NEWS.
Sacramento, Nov. "a.


NEW YeRx, Nov. 23.-The bank state
ment shows decrease of loans, s., 1000 600;
decrease of specie $l,000,000; decrease of
settled stocks dull; Government stocks
unchanged. .' tF ,E#FEE ,-F.l
A dispatch from the Army of the Potomac
reads '"Ihe enemy, though he seems to be
in strong force, appears to be working, dilir
gently and determined to give us warm re-
ception.. Adviees from the front say the
weather has cleared up and the roads are not
much damaged by the rains. The enemy is
in force ON the south side of the Rapidan.
Important results are anticipated. rI-
On the 18th, shells fired into Charleston
fell into the most populous part of the city.
On the night of the 18th there was heavy
fire from the rebels on our works.
The Union men of Brownsville (Texas)
were forming themselves into defensive Or
ganization for the occupation of Texas.
Two hundred and fifty thousand % bales of
cotton are put in market.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 23.-Positive infor-
nation states that Lieut.. Coleman, with
twenty-five colored priyates, captured two
months ago, were hung in twenty-four hours
afterwards. -T ...rl r. So. T..
The rebel steamer Brashee, with valuable
cargo mas been captured. ..-T u.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-The temporary
loans having decreased, Secretary Chase is
enabled to draw in the fifty millions held in
reserve to redeem issues. 1t is thought that
no more legal tenders will be asked for.
Reports from the army cause disappoint-
ment. No advance has been made, and
Madison Court House is not yet occupied.
The Alabama is in the Bay of Bengal and
the Vanderbilt at MauIitus.
The report of Judge Edwards, Commits
sioner of the General Land Office, will show
the folio wing Territories to be rich in gold
and silver Idahoe, Nevada, Washington,
Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. 1dahoe
is especially rich in geld, which is now being
dug out with the rudest implements in aston
ishing quantities.. There are also gold de-
posts in Utah.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23-An extra pub
lished here says: This morning, at early
dawn, the Army of the Potomac broke camp
near the north bank of the Rapidan, with
, ten DAYS rations, and commenced an advance
movement upon the enemy by order of Con-
eral Meade. 1t is supposed that by noon to-
day the whole Of our army was beyond the
Rapidan. Lee must fight or run.
CINCINNATI, Nov. 23.-Offieial adyices
from East Tennessee are encouraging. Burn
side will certainly hold Knoxville.
SAN Francisco, Now 23.-Pumping out
the ship Aquil will sooR commence. The
man-o.-wa Naragansett is ordered to the
Atlantic side.
The Los Angeles Vigilance Commit.
tee.
This morning Vigilance Committee was
fer ned here to the number Of three hundred.
TIey went to the JAIL broke in, took out and
Lung five cut-throats, Jose Otnas, Elicase
Boss, Diamond, Rev Hood and Jose Yreba.
Places of business are closed. There is not
much excitement.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24

~ 1t is estimated that, in the course of
another year, there viii be taxable property to
the amount of SsO0OO,0O in Washoe-Cdlitornia
Paper
The correctness Of the foregoing estimate
depends very much upon what our Constitu-
ton shall declare to be "taxable property"
1.-THE mines are taxed at their market value,
the estimate is probably within bounds, but if
otherwise it is enormously exaggerated. The
value of real and personal property, exclu-
sive of the mines, is variously estimated at
from six to ten millions; the latter figure
being nearest correct, and the former, about
the amount upon which taxes would be col
lected. The actual market value of mining
interests now offered on Change is estimated
at sixty millions, and will undoubtedly in
crease rather than diminish during another
year.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24

A HANGING MATcH!-It will be seen by
reference to the telegraphic dispatches that
the people of Los Angeles have been taking
the law into their own hands, breaking into
the Jail and making general Jail delivery of
all the murderers and horse thieves. The
dilatory action of the Courts had disguised
the people and exhausted patience beyond
endurance. Let the authorities of other dis
tricts, who would avoid similar disgraceful
scenes in their own midst, take heed of the
warning. Such outbreaks are frequently
contagious, and when started sweep over the
land like storm.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24

New York, November 22.-A dispatch
from the Army of the Potomac, November
81, states that the army is not advancing;
rains had caused some mud but the roads
would soon be dry.
A Washington special TO the Herald states
that little apprehension is felt for the safety
of Burnside. The junction of Sherman with
Thomas enables Grant to reinforce Burnside.
A Knoxville letter to the Herald ofNovenl-
ber;7th, mentions fight between the Union
lists and rebels of North Carolina on Broad
River, in which the Unionists whipped the
rebels. During the fight many rebel regi-
ments skedaddled to the Union ranks.
The Times has an Annapolis letter Of the
10Th, containing list of $50 paroled Union
lists who arrived from Richmond. They con-
firm previous accounts of the hor-
rible hardships and sutferings.
Washington, November 22.-A gentleman
from Fortress Monroe says the correspon-
dence of the respective agents for the ex-
change of prisoners, has degenerated into
personalities and loss of mutual confidence,
which impairs their usefulness.
The payment for all branches of public SER
vice, for the fiscal year ending June 80,
amounted to $9O3, 900, 900, of which amount
$500, 100000 was for the army. A sutticien-
cy of money has been placed in the hands of
paymasters to pay the troops for the present
month.
San Francisco, November 23.-The citizens
of Los Angeles, on Saturday, formed Vigil
lance Committee and took possession Of the
County Jail, because the courts were so dila-
tory in administering justice. Jose Olivas
and Jose Yreba, Spanish murderers and
horse thieves; Eli Chase, of Marysville, a
horse thief; Ross Dancord, American, mar
dcrer and Andrew Wood, American, high
wayman, were taken out, despite the resist
ance of the Sheriff and Under Sheriff, and
hanged in front of the Jail. The affair passed
off without much excitement. Suspicious
characters have been warned to leave the
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24
Constitutional Convention.

4 The proceedings Of the Convention opened
on Saturday morning with lengthy discus
sion in Committee. Of the Whole upon the
per dien, and mileage Of the Legislature, which
was fixed at eight dollars per day and thirty
cents per mile; the presiding officers to re-
ceive ten dollars per day.
Sections 81, concerning Senatorial cleo
tons, and IS, concerning She Veto Power,
were also discussed, and the Committee rose
and reported progress. The section concern
ing the Veto Power is so changed as to re-
ouire two-thirds vote instead of majority
to override the veto Of the Governor. The
amendments made by Gle Committee were
concurred in by the Convention. -..--,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24
Where the Shoe Pinches.

Ross Browns recently published "peeps"
at Washoe have been anything but compli-
mentary or Mandatory ofthe country Every
body knew "what was the matter" but we had
no idea that he would ad1Rit the fact with so
much candor as he does. He says:
Those of us who have been lucky In our ven
lures deem it paradise upon earth those who,
like myself, have failed to make 1t pay assess
ments upon our Investments, consider it miser-
Die abode for white men. Everything depends
upon the color of the spectacles through which
you see things in this world Hence, trust that
nv Virginia friends will attribute anything unfat-
tering in these sketches to the fact that fortune
has not smiled upon me In their locality. Instead
of nduging in romance 1 claim to be so truthful
that do not spare truth even to shield myself
speak OF things just as they impress me; and
avow the reasons; so that persons seeking after
truth may know how much to rely upon and how
much to attribute to prejudice. All men are liza
bic to prejudice. It is only those claiming ex.
emption fronrit who are false to themselves and
to human nature.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24

GARRoTING.-A case of robbery by the
garroting process occurred in San Francisco
on Friday evening last, on Commercial
street. A thief, named McFadden, came up
behind John Waugaman, threw an arm
around his neck, stopping his mouth with
his hand, while another thief cut away his
pocket, watch, etc. From this it would seem
that there has been a new importation of
garroters from the East. People here in
Washoe had better keep their eyes and ears
open after dark when they have occasion to
be out
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24

U 1t appears from rebel dispatch, dated
18th, that the Monitors have been doing some
hard service in Charleston harbor. Two of
them are reported to have been damaged in
a contest with the enemy's batteries. The
talk of their turrets being perforated is un-
doubtedly dreamy. Their smoke-stacks may
have been riddled, as they have been in other
engagements. The rebels report the iron
clads as being engaged on the 18th in explor-
ing the channel-feeling for passage into
Rebellion Roads. Should this reconnois-
sance be successful, tie end Of this prolonged
siege would be near.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24

"a The Nevada Constitutional Convention is
likely to drag itself along for several weeks before
an adjournment-AppedL
Don't you, California editors, fret quite so
much about our Constitutional Convention.
When our Solons get through with their
work, you will find that there is hardly a
State Constitution in the Union which is
equal to it in every respect. Our people
want Constitution, which will be up to the
spirit of 1868 and will have it at whatever
cost,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24

WE believe all the Gold Hill NEWS says about
the muddiness of that city since 1t informs that
the oxen there get up the roofs ofthe houses to
roost.-INarysoiue appeal.
Well, we never said oxen roasted on the
tops of houses. Nary roost About as wide
of the mark as the Virginia Enterprise saying
that "the march of civilization" was begin
ming to climb up church steeple in that vii
lage. Ho little ox-taal soup for three
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24

wAsHoE T1xEs.-J. K. Lovejoy has re-
tired from the editorial control of this paper,
and is succeeded by C. C. Goodwin. The
following is Lovejoy's valedictory, which con-
tains as much truth as wit:
The undersigned, like brilliant meteor, has
shot acrnss the editorial sky, lighting the world
with his astounding brilliancy, aad-subsided
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24

THE Sacramento Union can't see the wisdom
of calling the Legislature together month
earlier than formerly. Pshaw 1t is plain enough
1t is to enable members who can't swim, to gel
out timber and build boats before the inundation
SanorG Flag. ..-.. ..---
Sarcastical cuss, that Flag! Spunky, too
like the national emblem down South, now.
a-days, it is spreading itself over all erea.
ton.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24
YEsEY,s HOTEL.

MAIN STREET .. GOLD HILL, n. T.
This OLD ESTABLISHED AND WELL
i known Hotel has been entirely rettted, en-.
larged, refurnished and is fitted in the most com.
Portable style for the accommodation Of guests.
The Omnibusses between Gold Hill and Virginia
will make regular trips during the night.
The BAR wilbbe always well stocked, and the
TABLE supplied with the choicest the market
affords. fno4 til H. NJ. VESEY, Prop'r.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24

Too BAD.-The "local' of Virginia pa
per particularizes the outcroppings of big
fight on the street, tile full development and
working of which was cut short by the en-
trance of apoliceman on the scene. He says
"but for the interference of the police we
should have had serious ARRAY to record"
How that "local" must revel in well-de-
fined murder !-HumbolN Reg
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24
American Flat Mining COMPANY.

American Flat Mining Company.
NOTICE.-At meeting of the Board OF Trus-
tees held on the 2lst day of November 1863, an
assessment of Twenty-Five (25) Cents per share
was duly levied on the capital stock Of the above
named company. payable Immediately to the
Secretary at his office, American Flat, or to Mr.
D. h Korn the President of the Company, Gold
Hill BY order of the Board of Trustees.
n24 I'm" j. H. JESSEN, Sec'y.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24
SHEHAN g. STALLS
UNION EMPLOYMENT OFFICE
Union Block, corner B and Taylor,
VIRGINIA.

WILL FURNISH TO EMPLOYERS
w the most reliable hefp-male or
female-at the shortest notice, and will pro-
cure help for all kinds of employment.
o. The proprietors of this institution
promise and guarantee to do their business
on the most upright and honest principles.
JOHN SHEHAN & SOLOMON STAHL,
. o26is-M Proprietors.'
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24
NEW TO-DAY.
CAUTION!

Office of the Golden Eagle Gold
and Silver Mining Company Nol.-Noticeis here
by given that at meeting Of the Board of Trustees
held this day, IN assessment of Fifty (50) Cents
per share was levied on the capital stuck of the
above named company. payable in United States
gold coin to the Secretary, ut his office in Gold
Hill. j. B. CARVER,
Sec Golden Eagle Co. No. l.
Gold Hill. \. r, Nov. "a, 1868. no24 lm*
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24
Prima Donna Gold and Silver Min.

ing Company, Devils Gate District, n. T-No.
tre is hereby given that the Board Of Trustees of
the Prima Donna Gold and Silver Mining Com
panv, at meeting of said Board held November
L. 1868, levied I'm assessment (No. ~ of Fifty
Gents on each and every share of the capital
stock of said Company-Said assessment payable
Immediately, in gold coin, to the Secretary, at
the Office of the Company, No. Cpl Washington
street, San Francisco
By order of the Board of Trustees.
no24 I'm H. D. CONGDON, Sec'y.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24
MISCELLANEOUS ADvERTS.
W . -
A N n U A L b A L l.

EAGLE ENGINE COMPANY Nos,
WILL BE HELD AT
SUTLIFFS NEW MUSICAL HALL,
Monday Evening, Nov. 3Oth, 1863.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24
LIST OF LETTERS
h1CA vi ILL L GAAo
Remaining in the Gold Hill Post Office
Nov. "a, 1868.

Persons calling for these Letters will please 81
date of list.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24
The Los Angeles Vigilance Commit.

This morning Vigilance Committee was
fer ned here to the number Of three hundred.
TIey went to the Jail, broke in, took out and
Lung five cut-throats, Jose Otnas, Elicase
Boss, Diamond, Rev Hood and Jose Yreba.
Places of business are closed. There is not
much excitement.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-24

THE FIRST GIFT WILL BE A MATCHED
SPAN OF 4.YEAR OLD FILLIES,
sired by the celebrated trot.
ting stallion Rather, and raised from
+ thoroughbred mares by Fred Wer.
ner and Jerome c. Davis in Yolo
county, California, together with
one of Douglass & Posts superior
Buggies with Robes, Blankets and
everything complete constituting
most splendid and magnificent turn.
out valued at. .Sx,oO0 W
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN GOLD COIN,
Together with the largest and Erandest col.
lection of rich and elegant California
ndWashoe Jcwelry embrac.
ing superior
Gold and Silver Watches,
Diamond Sets Musical Instruments,
Carries de Visite, Stereoscopes,
Photographic Albums, Gard and
Sewing Tables inlaid with Pearl.
With an endless variety of the finest Works OF
Art, and altogether comprising the largest assort-
ment ever distributed upon the Pacific Coast, gra-
tuitously, among ticket-holders.