Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-22
THE EVENING NEWS.

10 order by the Secretary. The roll-call
showed quorum present. In the absence
of the President, George W. Hirdsall was
appointed Chairman pro 'rm.. The Secre-
'ary read communication from Engine
Company No. 8, respecting delegates, two
of whom were sworn in. The minutes of
the previous meeting were read and APP
proved. Charles Wilson, Esq, the Pres
,dent Of the Department. appeared and
took his scat. Communications from En-
Gpc Companies No. were read and
placed on file. The Secretary reported
The reception OF the ninety day rolls from
Engine Companies Nos. !, >. ). 1. ) and 6,
and from Hook y Ladder Company MOL.
Upon motion, the reading thereof was
dispensed with. \ communication from
y. i. COryell, member of the Common
Council, relative to reducing the number
1T company stewards, was read and or
dercd placed on file. Mr.. BirdSall
thought i, would be proper to refer the
matter to the Chief Engineer. Mr.. Nc
Carly differed. Mr.. I.annan moved to re-
fer 70 Judiciary Committee. Carried. \
bill of some 800, from Gillig. Mott 4
Co.. for -.UmpcsS, was brought up, being
received from Board o. Common Coun-
Gil. After considerable discussion, it was
ordered 10 be referred TO a committee of
one from the first five companies in the
Department. The Chair appointed on
such committee to report at next meeting,
McSS-S. I.annar, BiriSal, Phelan, Nc
Curthv and Camel. The third delegate
from No. appeared and WAS sworn in.
|. was carried that the Judiciary Com
,njttee revise the laws OF the Department,
and report, 50 that the Legislature could
amend if necessary the present code. Mr..
3.rdSall thought move was on foot to
ceUga, the Act for the exemption Of fire.
.ucu from Jury duty. and trusted the mat
Ter would be investigated. Mr.. Hastings
referred 70 recent decision of our Dis
rri,, Judges. Tie Secretary explained
:he matter. Mr.. Shea referred to the law
requiring certificate Of membership, and
thought members should be protected.
The matter was finally referred 70 dele
gates, 70 report 70 their several companies
q design received from san Francisco.
The matter Of fees received by the Re-
.orIcr WAS brought up. discussed and dis
missed. and the committee on said inveS-
,:gar!ou discharged. The President ap-
pointed Mr.. Adams, OF No. ), on the
Judiciary Committee. IL place of Mr..
Dcnucrv. resigned. The incorrectness of
the several company rolls was discussed,
hI, no action was taken. y motion to
adjourn was withdrawn. Mr.. BirdSall
moved ,hac the matter Of procuring blank
certificates be postponed until Specific
Contract Law was passed. as the Depart
mcnt was low in funds. Motion lost,
uYou q call of ayes and noes. Upon mo-
non, the Board adjourned, subject 70 a
,a,l from the Presiden.
U,<rUIcr CoURT.-rhiS Court met this
morning pursuant 10 adournmenr-pres-
.rr. Judges Mcs;ck, Rising and Burbank.
The previous minutes were read by the
D,crk and ordered 10 stand approved.
Upon motion Of District Attorney Cor
on, Hon. l.. W. Ferris was admitted rs
an attorney OF the Court. In the matter
# The People v. LePa:Se. Il demurrer
WIS ovey-uleI, and the defendant except
ed % the ruling OF the Court. People vs..
same second CharEel-Same entry. In
the matter of MrCabe c: ais. v. Gala
CHER Ct llS.,-upOn motion, leave was
given plaintiff to amend 80 rs TO make
Thomas Nullaly appear as defendant IN
the suis. People V. c. Smith, charged
with the killing OF Mickey Free. at Gold
Hill. TWO DAYS since-thc defendant was
arraigued and given two days to plead.
People V. Edward Uale-reSpondent ar
raigned and given until Thursday to
plead. The prisoners were remanded to
the custody Of The Sheriff. Trout vs..
Sankev-a notice TO amend was given
bv the defendant. an answer filed and
motion sustained - plaintiff excepted.
Plaintiff then moved to strike out original
amendment - motion overruled by the
Court and excepted 10 by plaintiff. Peo-
pie V. II. neutrality-suspicious. arragned
and given until Tuesday TO plead. Flick
". Pheencv-motion was entered to make
:. Sankev party 10 the suit, or that he
rive the defendant, who Is Constable of
Virginia, an iRdemniEying bond; matter
taken under Amusement by the Court.
People vs.. Davenport-case dismissed by
consent. Court adjourned until Saturday.
\ CouuvxIcArIoN.-Eour reporter has
received a communication from Rev. Geo.
Hirdsall, l.. p. Wardell. Alex. Hunter,
and nine Others, officially elected to the
Grand Superior House of Legislation,
calling on all members thereof to assemble
at Congress Hall DIETER known as Fir-
cinia Engine Co. No. L. and there organ
he themselves into u body for the revision
and general superintendent Of the affairs
of Nevada. We have heard the name Of
Judge Robt. Taylor, Chas. Rawson, Esq,
and others, mentioned as candidates for
Speaker. \ prompt attendance is desira-
bic. at precisely :! o'clock, Friday even
ing.
CHRISTMAS TREE.-The Christmas Fes-
rival of the Sunday School of st. Johns
Church, will be held at the church on
Christmas Eve Saturday at 64 o'clock.
Presents intended for the children, or con-
ributions Of money for defraying the ex-
Denses of the occasion, NAV be sent to the
Rev. Mr., Whitaker. at his house on Tel
egraph street, OF 10 y. y. II. Ball, at
MAYNARD X Floods bank, at any time be-
fore Saturday noon. The ladies are re-
oues,ed 20 meet at the church on Friday,
At one o'clock, for the purpose of trim
ming It with eyergreens for Christmas.
SrRPRrsED.-We were always aware
that Virginia was possessed of very many
of the concomitants of luxury and wealth,
hut until we visited Hirschman's. never
knew of the brilliancy Of 4 first-class
iewelrv establishment, with its gold and
Silver wares and flashing diamonds, and
amethysts as beautiful as houri's eyes,
pearls, rubies and garnets; but then it is
no use to particularize. Call at Hirch-
mans and see for yourself. He will be
happy TO see YOU, whether you purchase
a Christmas gift a; starvation prices or
not.
RPcopDER's COURT. VIRGINIA. The