Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-23

erton and Tucker and see if they would
wait sixty days and take money for their
scrip at the rate of one dollar and fifty
cents per day for each patient, and subse-
/ quently embodied his opinions in mo-
ton TO that effect. Mr.. Collins thought
the gentlemen referred to had been com.
PEELED to sell their scrip to pay debts in
CURED for the Hospital, but believed they
would be willing to do what was equita-
bic in the premises. Mr.. Paul wanted the
price per diem reduced to one dollar
Question REQUIRED on Mr.. Tritle's mo-
ton, and the same was carried. The
Chair appointed Messrs. Tritle. Collins
and Frizell on the committee. Upon mo-
ton of Mr.. Collins the meeting adjourned,
subject to the call of the President.
CATHOLIC FAIR.-The ladies fair at the
Armory Hall, B street, Virginia, opened
last evening with fair attendance: We
looked in in company with Doten, of the
Union, for short time, and admired the
beauty of the scene. The hail is gaily
decorated and the tables are loaded with
articles of beauty and utility, that are
| offered for sale by fair hands and with
persuasive lips. Wehad mary red" but
poor Doten was coaxed out of dollar for
! chance to draw Il splendid saddle, by
winning little lass-and letter from the
young gal from Sonoma' only cost him
four bits. Such is life, and Doten is to be
pitied. The fair will last the remainder
/ of the coming week.
/ BURGLARY.-Last evening some light
fingered cuss entered the Office of Billet &
| O'Brien, during the absence of the pro-
prietors. and ranSacked the whole estab
lishment, carrying away about four dol
lars in money, two fox skins-valued at
S25 each. the property of the Fast Freight
Co.-and worse than all, stealing Billet's
pretty, Nevada Sociable, heightened dane
ing boots. Billet mourns, and hopes that
the fellow what stole 'em will have his
toes as badly pinched as his was last
Wednesday night.
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. - Tomorrow
evening the stockings will be hung in the
chimney corners, in expectation Of the ac-
customed visit of Santa Claus, and on
Sunday morning, bright and eager eyes
will be looking for his generous gifts.
Those of our acquaintance who propose
doing the handsome thing by their young
friends, should call in at Max Levy's and
examine the choice and beautiful assort-
ment of gifts with which his showcases
are crowded. Remember the place-No.
II South C street.
RECoRDER'S Court, NIRGGNIA.-The !
following business was transacted before
Judge Davenport: All kee, c. Carley,
and All Sing, arrested by officer Soule |
ON trial l.. Cleryneat, arrested by ottl- |
Ger Clarkson, on complaint and warrant
on trial John 0 'Brien, arrested by officer /!
Soule, for being did, was sent across the
way for 81 days, in default of payment OF
S7j, fine imposed on him. John Doe,
arrested by officer Soule, on a charge of
petit larceny-had his trial set for 8 o'clock
2.
PoNY TO BE EsTABLIsHED.-Mr. La
than of Wells. Fargo 4 Co.'S Express, in
forms us that Pony Express will be
started either tomorrow or Monday.
The Express will leave Virginia every |
afternoon at o'clock P. NJ, carrying let
tiers and small parcels. As the Poney will
make twenty-four hours time advance of
stage communication,Et will be greatad-
vantage to the dispatch OF business let
tiers.
TTnr-nN,Nfp>.r nt1r friends |
Brooks * Flint, of the Washoe Billiard
Exchange, South B street Virginia, will
give a grand tournament, commencing
next Tuesday and to last several days. !
Some fine prizes will be offered to the best
amateur PLAYERS, and some fine playing |
will doubtless be shown, as we have
heard of several of our most skillful play
ers who intend to compete for the prizes.
FRESH ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & Phelan,
at the Postofice News Depot, have just
received q full assortment of Eastern
papers, magazines and pictorials, by the |
last steamer. We perceive also that they |
have fine lot of beautiful bound Bibles,
which, we venture to say, contain vast
amount of reading matter that would he |
new to many of our citizens.
CHANGE OF VocATIoN.-Mr. l.. H. |
Warner has cast off the garb oil the civil |
ian and accepted Lieutenancy in Co. d,
LIST Regiment Nevada Volunteers, now
being raised in Virginia. Our acquaint-
ance with Mr.. Warner authorizes us to
think he will make an accomplished Off
Ger.
THE CHRISTMAS TREE.-We are re-
ouested to say to those who propose max
ing presents to be hung upon the Christ
mas Tree at the, Episcopal Church to-
morrow night, that they will confer
favor by sending in their presents as early
as possible tomorrow.
ASSESSMENT SALEs.-The following as
sessment sales will take place tomorrow,
as reported by Billet, O'Brien s Co., Bro
kers, No. 80 South C street, Virginia
Belvedere, Santa Fe, Granada, La Plata
| Orc and Daniel Webster.
ELEcrED.-Mr. Connell, of the firm of
Kirk & Co., druggists, was selected yester-
dav to fill vacancy in the Board of
Aldermen, Mr.. Connell, will doubtless,
honorably discharge the duties of his
office.
CRUDE BULLIoN.-The following lots of
crude bullion have been to-day received
at the following Assay offices. Rhuling
4 Co., 2,lS0 ounces Van Wyck Co.,
| 2,505 ounces; Theall & Co., 1889 ounces.
TAx-PAYERs.-In our advertising col
umns to-day, will be found a notification
from the Marshal concerning the town
taxes now due. Take notice, everybody
and avoid the delinquent list.
Systematically mutual consent, work
on the Potosi and the Bajazette and
Golden Era Co.'S mines have been sus-
! III iii a 1acieiop no rendered in q