Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-24
THE EVENING NEWS.

NSuLAlAN OLONAlNNA T~'N'N-
while attempting to cross the Lake with
boat load of fish during severe gale.
The boat was picked up several days ago,
but nothing has been seen of Tones body.
Mr.. Tone was single man and much
esteemed by his friends and acquaint-
anCeS.
SPORTING IrENs.-Considerable excite
ment has been occasioned among the boys
relative 70 the announced fight between
Wm Davis, formerly of Virginia, and 10
Coburn. of New York. We heard it con-
fdcntly asserted last night that the fight
would not take place, friends of Davis
here being apprised of that fact. Foy and
Cooper are in training to fight and mutu-
ally batter each Others mugs, for the graf
lhCation Of spectators at two dollars and
4 half per head.
PoSrPoSEp.-The Gift Entertainment
of Eaves, Nye * Co., which was to take
place on Christmas, has been postponed
until February 4th, at which time the
drawing will positively take place, or any
person holding ticket, will receive there
for five dollars in coin. The drawing will
he conducted with the same fairness that
has always characterized the entertain
mentS of these gentlemen, and all will
have an equal chance to win prize.
That BEEF.-Pat. Lannan, of the City
Market. has had two enormous cattle,
spoken Of few days since) slaughtered,
and the beef is now on exhibition at his
market. The smallest of the pair weighed,
when dressed, over 1900 pounds. Charley
Wilson done the killing and dressing,
which is a credit to any workman. Ian
nan assures us that the NEWS boys shall
have cut" from the "critters."
The LOST FoUSp.-This morning there
was iov IN the house OF Wells, Fargo 4
Co.. ut Virginia, for Tommy 4 Boston had
their dorg Blitz restored to their tender
arms. \ cruel butcher did tie and re-
strain Blitz. but kind fate led Succor to
him, and he now wags his tail at home.
Tommy Immediately notified his friends
Of his good luck. and East India preserves
and tre crackers were provided.
\ PREsENT.- Center. the handsome
bar-keep at Lewis Saloon, went to work
this morning and mixed us huge bottle
of fluid, that has the finest flavor of
Squarza'S best. Center knows how TO
appreciate a poor printer and as we drink
the center of gravity is as close TO us IN
fact rs Lewis Center is in our dreams.
Egg-noeg will be all the go at Lewis to-
night.
The FESTIVAL To-NIGHr.-The Christ
mas Festival of the children of St. Johns
sunday School, takes place at the Church
this evening, commencing at halt-past
O'Clock. The Church has been tastefuliy
and appropriated for the occasion. The
exercises will consist of music, an address
and the distribution of presents from the
Christmas Tree. The public are generally
invited. Admission free.
\ ZEPHYR.-LaSt evening old Boreas
"turned loose on Virginia, and for
while chimnevs, awnings, brick-yard cast
ings, spIt-stone, children and such gro
ceries were blown in various directions.
4 building belonging 10 Mr.. Chandler,
on north \ street, was unrooted, and any
quantity of loose boards were on frohc
in mid air.
CHRISTMAS DrSNER.-Binns, Of Neseys
Hotel, has invited us to grand turkey
blowout which he has made arrangements
10 give his guests tomorrow. All the
usual Christmas manavolins have been
provided in abundance. Take due notice
We COMMANDERS.
OuxrBUs.-One of the most beniicent
institutions appertaining to the sase-brush
during this horrible state of the roads, IS
the Omnibus Line between Virginia and
this place. Passengers are treated cour-
teouslv BY Mr.. Brown, the accommodating
driver, and his skill as Jehu is beyond
question.
JUSTICES Court, VIRGISIA.-The fol-
lowing business was transacted before
Justice Sawver's Court this morning:
Saumstock VS.. acknowledgement for plain
riff. J. W. Reed vs.. W. Jacobs-con-
tipued until Wednesday next. Black VS..
Cummings-continued until Wednesday
next.
FREE F1eHr,-Last evening, at late
hour, a free fight occurred on c street,
Virginia, between lot of teamsters who
had been pressing their peppermint
too freely. No damage done except in
the shape of bunged eyes and bloody
noses.
SEVERE AccIDENT.-Last evening, MIR.
Parker, who resides on the Divide, went
70 his barn and climbed to the loft after
bay for bis stock, but by some means fell,
breaking the bones Of his wrist and two OF
his ribs, besides other injuries OF serious
nature.
CRUDE BuLL1ox.-The following lots OF
cude bullion have been to-day received
at the following Assay offices. RhuLng
x Co, LODI ounces; Van Wyck 4 Co.,
2 las ounces; Theall & Co., 1855 ounces.
ASSESSMENT SALEs.-The following as
ses,ment sales will take place on Monday,
as reported by Billet, O'Brien x Co, Bro
kers, No. 80 South street, Virginia:
Utah G. & 5. NJ. Co.; Midas G. * 5. NJ.
Company.
PUMPED OUr.-We understand that the
water in the central shaft of the Ophlr
mine has been entirely pumped out, and
the work of sinking will doubtless pro-
gress rapidly.
BuLLIoN.-Wells, Fargo & Go. shipped
this morning from their Virginia Cttice,
seven bars of bullion, weighing 800
pounds, and worth. according to assayed,
Sl3,S23 81.
PERsoyAL.-We understand that Sena-
tor James W. Nye, with one or two COM
panions, left for San Francisco yesterday,
preparatory to his final departure for wash