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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

MADAME ERLANGER, nee Slidell, has an
nounced her intention Of getting up bazaar
for the benefit Of the wounded Confederates.
The prettiest young Southern ladies now in
Paris have been asked to preside at stalls
Exchange.
This the identical young, and particu-
larly high-bred, lady-(whoSe pedigree
was published in yesterdays NEws)-
who was on board the British steamer
with her father and the rebel Mason when
Commander Wilkes arrested them. She
has since got married to German Israel
lite, and as the papers announce her to be
in the bazaar business, she will doubtless
do well by going through the same per-
Torrance she did when Lieutenant Fair
fax removed the aforesaid rebels from on
board the British vessel. On that occa-
sion, she sprung between the officer and
her rebel daddy, and in defiance barred
her breasts to the officer to tempt him to
kill her, which exhibition Mortified and
dsmoralized the sailors; but it didn' save
old Sidell.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27
Pacific Railroad-Progress OF the
Work.

But few, if any, of our citizens, have a
correct idea of the progress which has been
made in the construction Of the Union Pacific
railroad from this city westward. We re-
Gently made an examination Of the work, in
company with Peter A. Dey, Esq, Chief En-
0ineer Of the road, and we frankly confess
that we were agreeably disappointed both as
to the quantity and quality of the work which
has been done during the present summer
and fall.
The masonry is first-class at all points, and
the graduation is in keeping with the magui-
tude and importance of the road, which is
destined to become the great highway Of ma
tions. Arched culyerts, stone abutments and
piers for the bridges, wide embankments and
cuts-everything is in harmony, with the
general character of the work-the greatest
Of modern times.
From Omaha west to the Elkhorn River
n distance of eighteen miles-she earthwork
is heavy, and on this portion of the line the
maximum grade is 60 feet to the mile. At
the Elkhorn river the Platte Valley common
ces-and thence, for distance of 500 miles,
the graduation of the road will be accom-
plished with less expense than upon any
equal distance of railway line ever construct
| cd in the world. At no point, for the dist
ance we have named, will there be a cut or
| an of five feet-and what is equally import
ant in the management and working OF the
road, there will not be dozen curves, and
the average grade will be less than FIVE feet
to the mile-the maximum not exceeding six
feet. w
From Omaha to the Elkhorn river, the
graduation will be performed chiefly with
hicks, shovels and self-loading carts-and on
This portion of the line the work will be con-
tinued during the coming winter at all the
heaviest cuts. West OF the Elkhorn the
company are using Patent Excavators, drawn
hv eight yoke of oxen each. Three Of these
excayators average half a mile of grade per
day. Already some twelve or fifteen miles Of
track have been made ready for the ties and
iron by these machines, which we are in.
formed, work admirably. The heavy work
on the first eighteen miles, will be nearly OF
unite finished by the first Of May next, and
there is every prospect that the iron-horse
will reach the Loup Fork of the Platte, al
Columbus eighty-fre miles west of this city
Inv the first Of November next.-Omaho
Republican of Oct. 2lSt.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27
Why the Valley wa. Cleaned Out.

Those who take exception to the severe
military measures adopted in the Shenan-
doah Valley, will find occasion to reconsider
the opinions, il they reason like the old cam
paigncr with Sheridan, who, according to a
war correspondent, thus stated the case:
l asked them about Sheridan's order to
clear the Valley. "Well," said one, " tell
you, It's pretty hard. We get orders to
clean out a section. The Captain, he picks
his men," (kcre they all grinned) "he knows
pretty well who to take, and then we got
orders to burn every barn, every stack Of
grain. everything except the houses, and then
we start the people. We go out in squads Of
ten or a dozen, and the way we ride is eau
ton. You see, the most Of ems secesh
families; the women are Union-to man,
winked he, "and their husbands, and sons,
and brothers in with the rebs; but for all
that it's hard, when the women come out on
their knees, crying and praying, and the
children clinging to EN-"
"But," said he, "it's a good deal harder to
go along a road, and right along by the side
Of the woods, to find your own brother hang
ing to tree, with his ears, his nose, his lips,
cut off, as l did mine last week." "These
DEVILS" said he, if they'd only come out in
clear day, and fight us as we do them, and
not murder US, they never would have had
their country cleaned out as we have been
forced to do"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

CHICAGO VS.. New ORLEANS.-1n 1884
the population of Chicago was but 1920;
that of New Orleans was So, In 1850
Chicago had run up 10 29,963; New Or
leans Gncluding Lafayette,) to lSO,565.
In 1860 Chicago had lO5,26O; New Or
leans, 10000. In 1864 Chicago runs
ahead of New Orleans, showing popula-
ton of 100000 on the LIST of October, while
the rival city at the mouth of the Missis-
sippi has not so many inhabitants as in 80.
The increase in Chicago from 1910 to 1850
was 57Os per cent; in New Orleans, IA per
cent. From 1850 to 1860 Chicago increase
was 2644 per cent; New Orleans, 40.
The same rate of increase from 1864 to
1874 will make the population of Chicago
in the latter named year, 6l9,650; and
the same rate of increase for the next ten
years after 1874, will give her a popula-
ton of 2,26l,722. These figures of pop
ulation, startling as they are, do not rep
resent the rapid growth of Chicago for
the past twenty years, and her trade has
grown more rapidly than her inhabitants.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27
Home Finances.

There is very little if any change to note IN
the condition Of the money market. The re-
quirement for steamer day was rather light
and those in want were readily accommodated
in bank at former rates, l3(2 per cent. per
month. Trade is dull and u trifing business
has been done during the week. Remitances
from the country are still backward, but we
can learn Of no embarrassment in mercantile
circles. We are of the opinion that the past
year has been one of measurablei prosperity
to most merchants, and that fewer losses
have been sustained, in credit to the interior
as is generally supposed. The new year will
open auSpiciously for many interests through
out this and the adjoining States and Terri
tories, and we may look forward TO great
activity in every department Of business the
ensuing spring. Capital is likely to be abund-
ant, and rates of interest will probably be
lower than they ever have been heretofore, so
that there will be no lack of means where
with to stimulate the productive industry OF
the people.
Receipts of bullion from the interior this
week amounted to some $500, 900. Gold bars
have been heavy and dull at about S00@SlO.
The demand for shipment yesterday was
moderate. Silver remains at about 30l4
per cent. premium for high grade of bars,
and from to per cent. discount for ordi-
nary parcels.
Currency bills on the Atlantic were sold on
steamer-day at ll0@ll5 per cent. premium
on gold. Telegraphic transfers were current
at 81 II cent, and sight drafts, payable in
coin, at lS@2 t. cent. premium. Sterling
was dealt in at 4SIGl49d for bankers, and at
49Jd for Commercial Bills.
Mexican dollars have been selling the past
few days at llO@lll, and were taken for ORR
entail Markets.
Legal Tender Notes were sold at 4S cents
during the week, but are now worth 46@47c.
Our latest tclegraphic adviccs from the East
quote gold at about 225 on the Odd inst
Mining Press, Dec. a.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

THE DEMOCRACY AND SLAvBRY.-The
Philadelphia Press mentions ga rumor in
political quarters that, after having felt the
pulse Of slavery upon the DAY Of election,
can now be done for it except to place it for.
ever out of the way. The new programme
~ the Democracy will, therefore, be to pro-
nose the abolition Of slavery, thus antici-
hating the party of the Union, and meeting
at once the expressed wish of the people"
This would certainly be a very sensible move
ment. and the rumor is by no means improb.
able. Some of the Democratic leaders were
in favor of this course last spring, and quite
decided anti.slayery articles were published
In the Boston Post, New York World, and
other leading Democratic presses. But the
malien influences Of the Southern sympa-
thizers and Copperheads were to strong, and
choked these liberal expressions. The De-
mocracy can now exhibit late repentance,
but they cannot recover lost opportunity.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

STATE MoNEY.-At the close of bust
ness, Saturday night, there was 1884,
O04 81 in the California State Treasury,
the General Fund containing $l2S,O77 %,
much more than is necessary to meet the
demands against it. As Nevada is about
fifteen years younger than her golden sis
ter, her cash to commence housekeeping
with is not so great. In fact it is better
that it should be so, for we never yet saw
a young man or a young woman. with
plenty of money to start in the world,
who ever amounted to much.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

The Marysville Appeal has the following
cheering item relative to mining operations {:
ave begin to see, if not to feel, the benefits
of the late rains. Gold begins to flow out Of
the mountains upon the plains. And it
comes from sources not fruitful in dry time
from the foothills, rayines and surface
diggings on the plains. Miners who have
not seen hundred dollars Of dust in year
have purses now plethoric. On Tuesday
nearly 100000 was assayed in this city
$4,000 Of which by knight & Co. Some OF
this gold was in the hands of miners who
have not had occasion to visit any aSsaying
Office for long time. This is good news for
the merchant and the mechanic. As soon
as the weather improves the travel we shall
see other assurances Of prosperous times be.
fore us. Business Of all kinds will flourish"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

HALF PAID FoR.-Valuing the four mil
lions of slaves held in bondage at the begin
ming of the war, at one hundred dollars each,
their worth to their masters was equal tn
four thousand millions; the war they have
caused has cos. already two thousand mil
lions, and will possibly cost as much more
before it is ended and the last slave in the
United States is finally liberated. 1t will
prove to the world that the people Of our
country instead Of being the sordid dollar
wOrshippers they have been represented to
be by the aristocrats Of Europe, hold freedom
and nationality beyond all price, whether it
be of treasure or their hearts blood.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

AGAINST TIE USE OF DEADLY WEAPONS.
The Vigilance Committee Of Virginia City,
Montana Territory, recently passed the fol-
lowing preamble and resolution, and circula-
ted it in the shape Of posters ITO all whom
it may concern: WHEREAS, number Of
cases have occurred in our community, where
men have used, or threatened. to use, con-
ccaled weapons, in questionable eases Of self
defense; now, therefore, RESOLVED, That in
future, any person who uses. or attempts to
use any pistols, or any other deadly weapons,
except for the protection of life and property,
and in that case only as last resort, shall
be visited with summary punishment"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

SOME idea OF the enormous amount Of to-
bacco-smoking in the world may be formed
from the fact that one OF the Brazilian mail
packets recently brought to England six
millions of cigars, and that an American
mail steamer, which left Southampton lately,
landed before her departure two thousand
bales of manufactured leaf tobacco. She had
brought it from New York, took it on to
Bremen, and without landing it there brought
it to Southampton. from whence it was sent
to London to be shipped for the Peninsula.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

JEFF. DAVIS reports his Treasury full
and asks no appropriations. Gus Henry
says, the soldiers shave not been paid off
for fifteen months And Mr.. Trenholm,
announces that the money in his exchequer
is worth "only six cents on the dollar"
JEFF. probably meant that his Treasury was
full but valueless.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

DON'T fail to procure Mrs. WISsLow's SooTH-
ING SYRUP for children testhing. 1t has been
used for thirty years with never failing safety and
success by millions of mothers for their children.
1t corrects acidity of the stomach, relieves wind
collie, regulates the bowels and gives rest, health
and comfort to mother and child. Twenty-Five
cents bottle. Offices, No. AZ Dey street, New
York. and No. 205 High Holborn, London. Eng
land NOES
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

AT one time during the pursuit Of Early,
Sheridan's forces biyouacked for the night
within short distance of the rebels. Dur
ing the night the enemy's rear guard with
drew, leaving pinned to a tree the following
note:
"Mr. Yank For Gods sake stop and let
your horses Craze, and allow us poor, starved
devils to get away, and we'll treat the next
time we meet at Strasburg."
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

The WEsT.-The Western States, whose
Copperheads have so often threatened to
leave New England out in the cold" roll
up Union majorities after this fashion Ohio,
10000; Illinois, $4,000; Indiana, 10000;
Michigan, $1,000; Wisconsin, 10000; Min
nesota, 5000; Missouri, 5000; Kansas, TO-
600; Iowa, 10000; total, the small figure Of
$4,000. A Connecticut paper remarks that
they are more aboltionized than New Eng
land
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

Gilmore who went to Richmond on peace
mission with Colonel Jacques, says that Da-
Wis told him that every white man who wasn't
able to own a black man. ought to be slave
himself, and if they 1.-THE poor whites) could
be eDslaved they would become a useful class
of society
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

The number of convicts in the Califor-
mia State Prison, on the LIST inst, was
59S. During the previous month twenty
nine were received into the institution,
fourteen were discharged, one was par
doned, and three died.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

IT is estimated that in the New and in
the Old World there are eight thousand
two hundred and fifty-eight Masonic
lodges, with five hundred thousand active
members. The number of non-active and
those who have withdrawn is nearly three
millions
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

The city Of Paris is about to undertake
a gigantic work-the supplying of the
city with pure water. To this end res
ervoir, capable of supplying forty thou
sand cubic feet of water every twenty-four
hours, is now being constructed at Menil-
montant, at the expense of 100000
francs.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

The GOLD WAsH.--The recent heavy
rains have renewed the wealth of the
placer diggings, particularly those in the
beds of dry streams. A Mexican picked
up 4 gold nugget worth S95, about
mile from San Andreas, in Specimen
Gulch, few DAYS ago,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

RICHER THAN EvER.-The Folsom Tel
egraph heard a practical miner assert the
other day that more gold would be taken
out the coming season, in that neighbor-
hood, than has been realized from the
mines in the last four years.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

VENERABLE MATRoNs.-At the funeral o
the late City Auditor of Boston, four gentle
men were riding in a cerriage, when one re-
marked upon the age Of his mother. Upon
comparing notes it was found that all their
mothers were living, and that their ages were
81, IS, SO and 90.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

The Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky,
Jacobs, has been sent south beyond the
Federal lines. Paul K. Shipman, late one
of the editors of the Louisville Journal,
has also been sent south.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

IT is said that the great diplomatist
Tallyrand, is the descendent of family
who settled on the Penobseot river, in
Maine, in the 18th century.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

THERE is no variance between Secreta-
ries Welles and Seward on the Florida
affair. Secretary Welles Justifes the act,
and Seward is hunting up authorities.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

HE hills surrounding the San Francisco
Bay, since the rains Of the last few weeks
appear clothed in mantle of beautiful
green.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

RErIRED.-Chas. H. Hampstead has
retired from the editorial chair OF the
Iaioa TsGstte: His military duties re-
uuire his entire attention.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

The rebel organs have ceased to abuse
Federal discipline, and now abuse their
own. They pitch into their own Cavalry
with great spirit.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

Brown BROTHERS & Co. are building
in New York the most splendid banking
house in the world. 1t will be of white
marble and fire-proof.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27
NOT WORKING.

The wires are not working to-day be-
yond Strawberry. The heavy gales of the
past three days broke things" generally.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

A coal mine machine has been invented
that does the work of twenty men, costs
but $500, and won't strike.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

THE Constitutional State Convention, or
dered by vote Of the people of Missouri at
the late election, will meet in st. Louis on
the 9th Of January next, to declare immedi-
ate emancipation,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

TWENTY thousand dollars were recently
refused for two sheep which have their
home in Middlebury, Vt.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27
ASSAY OFFICE
THEALL & CO.,

Virginia City, Nevada.
Gold and Silver Bullion and Ores OF every
description Melted and AEsnyed.
WE ARE NOW PREPARED TO TREAT
w our bars by the
Humid Process Of ASsaying!
This process is the only one in general use in all
United States MINIS, and in San Francisco Assay
Offices.
We guarantee our assays TO conform accurately
to the standard of
The u. =. Mint.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27
T.. RUHLTNG & CO.,
Granite Building, Il ST.. opposite Taylor
EirRiuin, n, II,

Granite Building, Il ST.. opposite Taylor,
Virginia, n. II.
GOLD AND SILVER BULLION MELTED AND
" and ASSayed, and returns made In Coin or Bars.
Ores Of every description Assayed Our Assays nr,.
guaranteed, aud Bars discounted ut the lowest
sight Drafts OH san Francisco.
Our Assays are guaranteed 10 correspond with
those Of the United States Mint.
We would respectfully solicit the patronage al
miners ami Others.
As vouchers for the correctness OF our assays, We
are permitted 10 refer 10 the following Bankers:
Wells, Fargo Sc Co., Daniel Meyer, Esq,
Ii. Davidson, Esq, Henry Hentsch,
Alsop & Co., Abel Guy, Esq,
J. slime, Esq, j. PARROT & 90.
OCj If
S. MoLIToR of a. ScHMoLz. late of
San Francisco r. : Branch Mint 6 y
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

The financial panic in Brazil was so
great that military force was necessary
to protect citizens in Rio.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27

SEVERAL religious sects in Turkey are de-
batting whether it is sinful to take portraits
BY the process. of photography.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27
MILITARY & CIVIC BALL,
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
SILVER CITY HOME GUARD
AND
SHERIDAN ARTILLERY.

At Chrysopolis Hall.
MONDAY EVE, JANUARY I'D.
Committee of Arrangements.
Capt p II Pike, Capt Terry,
Capt G G Hortop, Capt d &cGown,
Joseph Trench. ...
Invitation Committee,
.. .. SILVER CITY,
Lieut. X Barney, Lieut. l. ONielr
Lieut. Garrett, Lieut. l. ID Noyes,
Lieut. P H Smith, DrO b zabriskie,
MP Sheldon, Coneman.
Martin Reese, Matthias Frett,
Jas Wsddell, James McEyily.
DAYTON.
Cant Cummlns, Lieut. II Lincoln,
Iieut M w Startling, Judge w Hayden,
Charles McWilllams.
GOLD HILL,
Capt Wilburt, Capt Blackmanr
Hon Jno II Mills, Hon Jno B Winters,
Ben Hoover.
VIRGINIA CITY,
Col Thesll, Capt C Warner,
DIR J Warner, Hon Chas E belong,
AS olin. ...r-... .
CARSON CITY,
Cant Mitchell, Capt Payne,
DIR Geo Munckton, Robt Rowland.
Reception Committeei
Capt w Elliott, b I Brown,
Geo Dean, w b Hickok,
HA Curtis, A F Murray.
. Jas NJ Kennedy.
fHa- Floor Managers;
Capt Hortop, Capts Terry,
FLOOR DIREcToR-Capt II Pike
Tickets, (incIuding supper. ...s5 90.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27
Bullion Purchased, and Advances
Made ON same!
y. RUHLISG RVS. N'cULLOrGH
E. RUHLING & CO.,
BANKERS.
Granite Building, b street, opposite TRy.
lOr street, virginia, n. T.

DRAW AT SIGHT ON:
Hentsch & BeriOn, iii;; san Francisco"
Sell Exchange at Sight or Time. on
De RhRm & Co., lIiItiiiti New York
Morris, Provost & Co., iisstIt London
Hentsch, Lutscher & Co., ;IttttE PAri"
Lutteroth & Co., IHAmburS
PURCHASE AND MAKE ADVANCES ON Bull
Make advances on Silver and Copper Ore for ship
ment 10 Europe.
Deposits. special or otherwise, received Colec-
lions made and all other business connected with
Banking punctuAlly attended TO: ~
ocj II y. hUHL1hG q W.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27
II, III A IL IL ] -,
Alta. B. PAUL & CO.'S BANKING HOUSE,

AT A. B. PAUL & CO.'S BANKING HOUSE.
Gold Hill Nevada Territory.
'THE UNDERSIGNED, ESTABLISHED AS
L AsSayer eight years In California, and for tWn
years IN nevada Territory Is now at Gold HUI, where
lie VIII attend to any business entrusted 10 him with
promptness and dispatch.
Gold, Silver and ores of Every Descrip.
tiOn Assayed,
And returns Of Bullion made wIelIn six hours I'm Bars
or Coin, ut the option Of the deposItors.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27
$. MOLITOR s. CO.,

S. MoIIToR, of A. ScHMoLz. late of
San Francisco. US Branch Mint, ST