Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-10-31
THE EVENING NEWS.
EXTENSIVE CONFEDERATION. - Tn

morning, at about half-past 6 O'Clock, tn
bells and whistles gave the alarm Of fire
which proceeded from block on the Di
yide,which was entirely consumed, consist
ing of the following buildings owned by
the parties here mentioned: Golden Eagl,
Hotel, owned BY Mrs. Garrlck. and rentec
BY Mr.. O'Neil, loss about $4,000; Eureks
Saloon, owned and kept by Frenchmar
named Peters, loss $500; blacksmith
shop, and stock, owned by c. W. Lar
rowe, loss 81. 900, Mount Davidson House
owned by VI. Shultz. loss $4,000; China
wash-house, loss $1,000. The Junction
House, on the opposite side of the street
was badly damaged, having caught frt
several times, as was the Washoe Brew
cry and the Office Of the Miners League
the block sustaining loss of about
1000 from injuries received from fire
water and breakage. None of the property
being covered BY insurance. Owing to q
scarcity OF water and an inadequate sup
ply of hose, the engines were unable to
get water on the fire until the buildings
on the west side of c street were in
flames; but finally Knickerbocker No. &
and Eagle No. 3, the last mentioned being
supplied with water BY Young America
No. 2, got streams on the fire with telling
effect. When the fire ragged the hottest
Engine No. l attempted to pass through
the street 20 take water from the reservoir
south Of the tire, the flames almost lap
ping across the street. burned the gallant
hnVS tho ap1 Nd
nearly every man had his clothes burned
from his person. At one time it seemed
impossible for the men to get through
but an unconquering determination pre-
vailed, and through almost sea Of
flames they passed 10 the other side.
Their hose carriage Jared worSc-with the
rope in flames the men were driven
from the carriage, which It seemed
at one time must be burned. but Billy
Warnock and several others came to the
rescue, and amid the seething atmosphere
drew the carriage in triumph. This COM
pany loose two lengths of hose, bdrned to
crisp, beside the near" side of the
engine is stripped of it, fine Goa. of paint.
Every member ofthe department acquitted
themselves with honor. and we cannot
forbear mentioning Il few personal in
stances of endurance and bravery. Thos.
Peasley, Esq. Foreman of No. ;; Benz.
Ballou. Third Assistant of DeDar: mcnt ;
Riff Williams, Second Assistant; Mr..
Brown, Charley Champney, James Free
man. and Others OF No. l; Alex. John
son, Of No. 3, and others too numerous to
particuiarize, are deserving OF special
praise for their almost superhuman efforts
70 save property. At one time the whole
block on the west side of the street was
IN flames. and il seemed almost impossible
20 save it from destruction, but the
department know mo such word IS ttil, -
and the property was saved. The fire
caught in the Golden Eagle Hotel, up
stairs. in the rear portion of the house,
and was probably the result of some care
less boarder smoking in his bed before
getting up, as a man who slept in the next
room first discovered the fire and tried
vainly to smother il. The citizens Of the
Fourth Ward have long been striving TO
procure an engine, which we trust will
now be procured. AL join in rendering
their heartfelt thanks to the Fire Depart
ment.
ENTHUSIASM At DAYTON Saturday
evening the loyal people of Lyon county
assembled at Dayton and held carniva!
with a torch-hghc procession, speeches,
songs, and general loyal jubilee. At an
early hour the town was aStir with busy
preparation, and at o'clock the principal
street was ablaze with giitteripg torches,
while from the adjacent neighborhood the
sturdy Mortimer poured in eager crowds.
About the time the procession had fairly
formed some fifty horscmen from loyai
Storey arrived and joined the procession,
which marched through the principal
streets of the town amid the glare of bon
fires, the booming of cannon and the illu-
mination of private and public buildings,
keeping step 10 the tune OF the Union,
performed in mastery strain BY File
browns Virginia Brass Band. TIE pro-
cession numbered, guests and all. about
one thousand men, large number of
whom bore torches and transparancies
appropriately inscribed. \ halt was made
on Main street, where speakers stands
were erected, anu the marshal introduced
our fellow-townsman Judge Brosnan TO
the multitude, who received the gentleman
with the most encouraging demonstrations
of satisfaction. Judge Brosnan spoke for
about half hour in the calm and digni-
fed manner for which he has become so
noted an advocate OF Union principles.
appealing TO the reason and understanding
OF men and not 10 passion or prejudice.
The speaker was frequently and loudly
applauded. and finally gave way to Judge
BRYAN. who made one of the finest logical
arguments, Astounding in data and incon-
trovertable proofs, that has been made in
the campaign. Col. Sumner came forward
and addressed the meeting az conslderab bic
length. He raked the rebels both at home
and here, most numerically, and as the
lash descended. stripe after stripe marked
its length on CoppCrhead backs, the only
two of that species who disgrace Dayton
with their hateful! presence, got up and
left for more congenial quarters. Colonel
Sumner is one of the very best speakers IN
the State, and has been and will continue
10 be a most efficient dlsseminator OF
national creeds and loyal arguments.
Last, but BY no means least, came Is. Z.
Whitman ESQ.,, who on account OF the
lateness of the hour, did not speak at
length, but in a few imprisoned remaks
reused the enthusiasm at the highest pitch,
and eliminated with rouSing cheers for
the Union, for Abraham Lincoln and Andy
Johnson, the future State of Nevada and
loyalty in general. The meeting here
broke up, being one of the largest and
most enthusiastic assemblages ever held in
Nevada, outside of Virginia city. The
whole ceremonies passed of quietly, and
on election day Lyon county will proclaim
herself king of loyalty.
SUDDEN DEArH.-Last evening, we'd
ding party were having a merry dance IL
the hall used as the headquarters OF the
Second Ward Union Club, when Mrs
Mary 4. Merrill complained Of feeling
v.ry i'll, and requested lacy friend te
mass to another room with her, which
beng done, Mrs. Merrill sank into chall
and almos, Immediately expired. III:
sad occurrence was kept as quiet as pos
sible, put the, formerly gay party was a
once dispersed in sorrow. Mrs. Merrill
was the wife of Mr.. William Merrill, anc
a native of Augusta Maine. was aged 2!