Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-02
THE EVENING NEWS.


Empire Mine, located in March, 1883, since
which time work has been done upon it, OF
and on, but steadily since last spring.
SHAH has been sunk upon 1t to the depth o
i55 feet, and the Company Is now drifting
eastward, under the road and under the iror
foundry opposite, in search Of 6liud ledge
which they think may prove an extension o
the GolS'en Era ledge. They think they vii
find it-indications being favorable; and 81
general is this belief, that feet in the claim
sell at from ten to twelve dollars per foot
The claim is worked only in the day time
and slowly, as the dirt (of blueish, soe ma
ture,) is hoisted only by the slow process OF q
windlass. A within, however, will be speedily
erected.
wHAcKs vs.. SNAcxs.-Last Sunday even
ing, crowd went to treat a newly married
pair to charivari, and after footing away
till they thought it was about time they
should see some sign OF appreciation, OF
whiskev, from the into Tor Of the house
around which they were rantng, the door
was cautiously opened. A woman appeared
nt:tbe door~the bride. This of course caus-
cd luIl in the serenade. The crowd stood
doubtful as to what WAS the proper move.
One of the boldest, however, ventured for
warl His intentions were doubtless oscu-
latory, but about the time his lips were pro-
perly puckered-just when he expected to
get hearty " smack" he got a more than
hearty "whaek" over the head from billet
Of wood that came very near "sending him
20 grass" He has a very bad looking eye
to-day, and perhaps fails to appreciate the
fun there is in these charivari parties. We'll,
he has goo1re to say, its all IN my
eye."-EnteyPrise.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. GOLD AND Sill
YER MINING Co.-This tunnelling and min
ing company is located some half mile east
of the town Of Como, LYON county, Nevada
Territory. The object Of the company's tun-
mel is to cut several of the finest lodges IN the
district, at much greater depth than they
have vet been prospected. It will cut the
first ledge at depth Of about two hundred
feet at distance of two hundred feet from
the commencing point. The second, the
Amazon, the company's ledge at a depth OF
six hundred feet. The third, fourth and
FIFTH lodges at about the same depth, COM
prising three Of the most noted lodges Of the
district. All blind lodges are also located for
the benefit of the company. In connection
with the company's mine and works, they
have secured n good site for the erection of
a mill, surrounding which is an abundance
of the best pine timber for mining and for
fuel.
"ARrEMrs" GETTING WELL.-We are
pleased to hear that "Artemus Ward" the
cele, rated jokist and genial man, is getting
we'll. We learned from several sources yes
terday that this is the case. mark Twain"
had letter from Ward himself; Pat. Holland
one from Kingston, Wards agent, and Mr..
Bloomer, telegraph operator here, had dis
patch from the operator at Salt Lake City.
All say that Ward will soon be able to give
the Mormons some account Of the "Babes
in the WOod."-Eaterprsse.
H. NJ. RICE, who was found dead in his
bed, in his barber shop, on c street, last Sun
day morning, was about 81 years of age and a
native of Boston. Massachusetts, He had
resided in this Territory about six months.
He had lived for many years in California,
but about year ago returned from 4 visit to
his New England home. He was man Of
steady habits and marked intelligence. An
examination showed that his demise was the
result of natural causes. He had been ailing
for many weeks.
A FAIrHLEss HrSRASD.-At the maSquc-
rade bali at Maguire's Opera House, on Sat-
arday night, all the fast mon and women Of
the town were present, besides many others
sho had better be at home. OF course there
was 4 maSS during the evening, and weapons
drawn. The police took one Of the partici-
pants in custody, but did not yesterday press
= charge against him, as he had wife and
four children. \ Pretsy husband and father!
A SHOOTING ScnAPE.-Thos. Davis, and
man hamcd Clark, both engineers IN the
Marysyille Mill, got into a difficulty this
morning. Clark drew a revolver and slot
Davis through the right arm, INJECTING Sc
rious wound. Clark came up and gave him
self up to Marshnl Arnold, and the case is
now being investigated before Justice kel-
logg.
RE-NoNISATED.-Tirginia Engine Com
pany No. /, last evening unanimously re-nomi-
mated Peter Larkin for the position Of Chief
Engineer of the Virginia Fire Department.
They also placed in nomination R. Williams
for hrst, and J. Brown for Second Assistant
Engineer.
The rtRGIStA BOARD OF Brokers'
This body still continues to meet, for their
day session at noon, but owing to increasing
business do not, Of late, adjourn until after
one o'clock. To-day they continued IN ses-
session until nearly o'clock.
SHocxISG.-The streets are In 4 shocking
condition with mud-the streets are rivers Of
Il, and the establishment Of ferries across
them would pay. Over head, however, It Is
bright, clear and sunshiny.
BADLY ISJuRED.-Am man named McAuliff
got into difficulty last night in saloon on
B street. Virginia, and during the melee got
struck with tumbler on the temple, inAict-
ing terrible cash.
THAT GIFT BRIcx-The silver brick con-
shutting the first prize in wright's new gift
entertainment, is worth, according to the as
say Of Theall & Co., just S3,l75 Is.
BrLLIox SHIPPED IN Two DArs.-The
amount of bullion shipped by Wells, Fargo
& Co.. yesterday and day before, was 1874
pounds, worth SIS, 100.
Bullion SHIFTED LAST wEEK.-The
amount Of bullion shipped by Wells, Fargo
& Co., during the past week, was 1850 lbs,
worth Sl97, ISL 05.
NORTH AMERIcAS.-Mr. John Hcnning
has Just been unanimously elected President
of the North American Mining Company.
PRICE RAISED AGAIN.-The price ofmeu-
bership in the Washoe Stock and Exchange
Board has been raised to $500.
INTERESTING INCIDENTAL letter from
the Army Of the Potomac, says: "a few
DAYS after the publication Of the Presidents
Message and Proclamation, the fact Of its
PRONUNCIATION having been made known TO