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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05

INSISTED BY HIS OwS PErARD.-The Wash
iugton correspondent 81 the Sacramento CRioa,
thus speaks OF the dismissal of Postmaster Parker,
at san Francisco: THE dismissal Of s. H. Par
ker, Postmaster of San Francisco, and the ap-
poinsmen; of R. r S'SrSins as his successor in
Office, has been made known to Won BY telegraph.
The case of Postmaster Parker is fair illustra-
rion Of the saving that an engineer Is sometimes
hoisted by his own petard for the ex-Postnaster
can Justly attribute his abrubt dismissal 70 the
effect of his communications to the Department
here, in which he complained that the postal ser
vice on the Pacific, and particularly in San Fran
cisco, was at least twenty years behind the times
nstzneing several shortcomings rs examples; but
the Postmaster General decided that the instances
given were ehargsable to the ineompeteney or
neglect of the Postmaster, and not to the Postal
Agent, as the complainant appeared to suggest
The fact that the Oregon and California Congress.
men have been Piled with anonymous letters and
newspaper clippings attacking the Postal Agent,
does NOT speak well for the elamorous gang which
seems to have had a sympathizer in the late Post
master of San Francisco. Perkins was Formerly
Postmaster at Augusta Maine.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05

CAUGHT At III. Wells Kelly, from Vir-
ginia, was yesterday arrested in Gold Hill,
in the act of " tapping off " several China
mems house, pretending that he was acting
under the authority of our Town Trustees,
and collecting fee from each of the owners
This morning he was brought before Judge
Kelloss's Court, and charged with obtaining
money under false pretenses. The misde-
meanor was proved on him, and he was lined
SO, in default Of which he was committed
This Kelly is supposed to be halter BY
trade, and is heavy on numbering houses
The number Of the house he is now in is the
proper one for confidence men," who at
tempt to play picayune tricks when pretend
ing to be overly wise. Another man, named
Cabin, from whose appearance the public
would expect better things, was also arrested
as an accessory to the dirty sSindle. He is
now in she. calaboose, and will be tried to-
morrow morning.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05

TRAVEL on THE HESNEss PASS RoAD.-The
Marysville Express, of February LIST, says:
Travellers who have crossed the mountains by the
HenneSs Pass route speaks In the highest terms
of the accommodations afforded by the California
stage Company md of the fine condition Of the
road. The Virginia City Bulletin, speaking Of
this road, says: We have received u letter from
MooreS, station about fifty miles from this city,
roads are in magnificent condition, scarcely any
SNOW having fillen thus far. The stages make
splendid time; no mud, dust, but for almost
the whole distance the roads are as smooth md
hard as if they had been regularly macadamized
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05

FoRT CHuRcHILL.-Fort Churchill, the
only United States military rendezvous in
this Territory is, now that troops are being
raised here, a place Of public interest. Here
are enrolled all those who enlist in the Ter
risory for service 10 Uncle Sam. For the in
formation of such, and of the public gener-
ally, We will state that Fort Churchill is about
twenty-eight miles east Of Gold Hill. 1t Is
simply military post, and no fort 1t Is
eligibly situated on wide grarelly slope near
the Carson river. Its large parade ground
is enclosed on the west BY the mems quar-
tiers and the bakeries; on the east by the
Commissary and Quartermaster's and hospi-
tai buildings; and on the north by the off,
GERS quarters. The latter face the river and
the cottonwoodS. All the buildings are Of
adobe, plastered upon the outside, and hay-
ing projecting roofs which form veranda.
The officers quarters arc one and a half sto-
ries in hight. They are admirably arranged
for convenience, but have never been per-
fectly finished throughout. As they are,
they are the most comfortable quarters on
this coast; and they would be, if finished,
most elegant residences for any gentleman
in the land. The mems quarters, the bakery
buildings, the general mess-room, and all
about them, are as comfortable and as neat
rs any bachelor could desire. The hospital Is
a pattern of neatness and comfort, and Of the
Commissary and Quartermasters's Offices it
may be said that they are in as sound eondi-
ton as perfect system and order can make
them. The men and officers garrisoning
Fort Churchill have no right to complain of
their accommodations-nor do they.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05
BY TELEGRAPH!
IpIsrArcn TO rms MoHS1Ss's PAPERS
News from West virginia--Losso of a
Wagon Train and Eighty Men
More Fighting.

A dispatch dated Cincinnati, February 4th,
says: "On the 29th ult. train Of about 80
wagons loaded with commissary stores for
the garrison at Petersburg, and escorted by
800 of Mulligan's command, were attacked
three miles south of Williamsburg by 1000
rebels. A fight ensued lasting all the after
noon. At night our forces retreated-losing
the wagon train, and leaving 80 killed and
wounded on the field. The rebel loss was
about the same.
HEAparARrERs, WESTERN VIRGINIA,
Feb, 3,-After we drove the enemy from the
bridges yesterday the rebels commenced
rapid retreat. Our cavalry followed them
up, when skirmishing ensued. Last night a
portion Of Sullivan's forces, in attempting to
cut the enemy of, encountered large force
of rebels in Mechanicsburg Gap. near ROM
ney, and in the neighborhood Of this Gap
fight took place. We eventually succeeded
in compelling the enemy to take another road
to the right and retreat precipitately. We
took a number of prisoners. The enemy
FASTENED to make junction with the main
rebel forces near Moorefeld.
It is believed that Sullivan's and Mulligan's
forces have formed junction, and are now
pursuing the enemy vigorously. If the en-
envy has escaped he certainly will not take
away any large portion of his plumber.
Fears of an InsurrectiOn at Rich.
smOnd.
Refugees report that fears are entertained
in Richmond of an instruction, and the reb-
el authorities will not allow more than five
hundred conscripts to accumulate at the
camps near Richmond, from apprehensions
of such an attempt. Bands are being organ
lied in many parts of the South for the pur-
pose of resisting the CONSUMPTION.
Minister Dayton 10 De hecaue9 from
France-FremOntto succeed Ilim'
The Tri5une's special dispatch says Min
lister DAYTON is to be recalled from France,
and Fremont will be appointed to succeed
him.
S.L co,;, 90 ooo
Eis nnn IW.u Nc $500, n,oI
VOo "or.n vi Co''on NC"
A Newbern, n. c. dispatch, bearing no
date, says: Our outposts at Bachelors Creek,
were attacked oy niteeh 5aGusanu reeei T cSn.
br;~ade. II being impossible to make an ad,
inc their comns and abandoning few stores
with loss of from 50 TO 100 men. and one
section of artillery. Our forces are now so
arranged that we are confident of being able
to make successful resistance.
Almost simultaneously with the attack the
enemy advanced on the South side Of Trent,
with what force it is difficult to estimate, and
were handsomely rcpulsed. Communication
continues with Moorehead City, but the enc
my are near the railroad, with the evident in
tention Of cutting it.
Three million dollars worth Of cotton was
destroyed by fire at Columbus.
Successful Eyuedition in North Caro-.
lima,
FoprRrss MONROE. Feb, 3.-Palmer's ex-
pcdi,ion to capture a force of rebel cavalry in
ZONES and Onslow counties, North Carolina,
succeeded in routing the enemy and capturing
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05

INTERESTING TO MISERs.-In the suit of the
Union Gold and Silver Mining Company, pending
in the Fourth District Court of California, against
Joseph Grant and Edward Ford, to restrain them
from transferring seventy-six shares OF the capt.
tai stock Of said company, some nice legal points
with regard to mining transactions are involved.
The plaintiffs allege that one hundred and six
shares of the capital stock of the company were
issued to o. NJ Brown; that an assessment being
levied, portion Of the stock was sold for the
payment OF the assessment, and purchased by the
defendant, Joseph Grant, and that the company
were ready and willing 10 make the transfer of
the thirty shares so sold, but no demand has ever
been made upon them by said purchaser, but the
defendants claim to be entitled to certificate OF
the seventy.six shares which were not so sold.
The action is brought to restrain the defendants
from transferring the stock or taking any steps In
the matter until the Court can investigate tho
facts and determine the course that should be pur
nIind
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05
Partieulars Of The Apashe Attaek

Particulars of the Apache Attack
upon Americans in Arizona.
J. Ross Browne has published in the S. F.
Bulletin of Tuesday evening, the following
particulars of the recent killing of some
Americans down in Arizona, by the Apache
Indians. The account was telegraphed from
Los Angeles February I'd:
Col Poston, Superintendent of Indian Affairs.
and Mr. Browne arrived at Tucson on the l4th Of
January, where they learned from Mr.. Penning-
ton of CaataSas, who had just come In, that on or
about the Goth Of December an attack had been
made by the Apache Indians upon Colonel But
terworth andh's party. The party has separated
at santa Cruz for the purpose Of visiting the diff
fGrent mines of the Santa Rita and Cerro Colora-
do. Mr.. Mills of the Patagonian mines, and Ed
ward Stevens, who had come down to take his
place, were on their way to the mines, and when
within three miles of their quarters were attack
ed by band of Apaches lying In ambush, and
were both killed. stevens was killed at the first
fire. Mills fought desperately, but was finally
overpowered and killed The same Indians then
crossed the mountains and attacked Col Butter
worth and his party on the road from Santa Cruz
to Tubuc, not fur from San LazarO. The party
consisted of five Mexlcans and two hired Ameri-
cans, who all fled upon the approach Of the In
dlans, leaving Col ButterwOrth TO stand the fight
alone. The Indians robbed the ambulance Of
81, 700 in gold coin. and then demolished 1t.
Col. Butterworth stood by a tree, and prepared
to defend his life to the last The Indians set fire
to the grass and tried to burn him, but finding
that he stood his ground, they left without attack
ing him. He then started on foot and wandered
for two days and nights, keeping along the santa
Cruz river, suffering great hardships from cold
and want Of food. The news had reached Gala.
tasaS Pennington sent out party in search of
Col. Butterworth but mistaking them for Indians,
he kept out of their way. He finally reached
Calatasas returned to Santa Cruz, and when last
heard from hud reftted his ambulance and was on
his way to Cerro Colorado, where he probuby
now Ia.
Col. PostOn and Mr. Browne leave Immediately
with party of thirty soldiers, to afford such as
sistance as may be necessary. The whole country
is In terrible condition for want of military pro-
lection. The Indians are killing and robbing in
every direction. Ii Is hoped the military author.
tiles will at order large force for the pro-
lection Of the Territory.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05

ASSASSINATION IN AURoRL-The most cow
arSlly, brutal murder, that has ever been com
mitted in this city, occurred in our streets this
morning. The victim was VIM. p. johnson,
quiet, peaceable, inotsnsive man. AS we learn
from circumstances, the atroeious net must have
been committed about O'Clock this morning. At
that early hour four pistol shots were heard by
those living in the neighborhood Of Antelope
streets. After the first shot, which made very
loud report, there was pause of u few seconds.
Then followed three sharp, ringing reports, in
rapid succession The Scene of the murder a
little above the post-otfce Antelope street, be-
tween Pine and Aurora Mr.. johnson was not a
resident of this ity. He had been here only
few days. He was well known Oh this side Of
the mountains "a well rs in California Mr.. j.,
since 60 has resided in Nevada Territory, and
followed the hotel business. Recently he wound
up his business in that line, and was hare for the
purpose If settling some of his affairs, and in
tended to seek new field of enterprise, eithrr in
the Owen or Reese River sections We have
known Mr.. johnson for many years. Our hrst
acquaintance with him commenced while he was
in the mercantile business at Kelsey, FL Dorado
county. No one In that section, who resided
there at an early time, but what rclaemoers hlm
OF all our acQuaintauces We neIN knew more
inoffensive man - free from jahgles, orohs OF
quarrels and II strikes Us with the more SURPRISE
knowing him to be man with these characters
tics. What could have led TO this horrible muir
conclude that fcndS in the shape of human beings
are among Us Mr.. johnson leaves q wife to
mourn his untimely end Contemplating this
outrage pcrpetrated on an innocent man, We III
most shu,Ider ut the idea of living in community
that contains parties who are capable Of commit
tin. so black deed. No man. we care not how
near correct his conduct of life may have been,
his actions towards his fellow man circumspect
and courteous. has more to persuade himself safe
and secure from attack than had Mr. johnson
vet we find the assassin met him in one of our
most public streets, and In the most brutal man
ner committed that deed upon him which be-
reaved his wife of a provident husband society OF
u good member, and horriteS the con min.ty In
which il occurred. Tell us not that We have no
devils among u. The wounds inflicted must
have been done by more than one hand. A ball
his forehead, passing through TO the
base of the brain. A knife wound serering the
jugular and running under the wndpipe. Either
of the wounds would have proven fatal. Our
citizens are alive TO their duty, and are deter
mined to spare pains N ferreting out the guilty
TiReS, FED. I'd.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05

DARING RoBBERr.-On Friday, January 9th,
saws the Grass Valley Nasioaal :. = Benton,
while on his way from Dutch Flat to san Juan,
was attacked BY two robbers and relieved OF one
hundred and seventy-dve dollars The robbery
took place between one and two o'clock in the az
teruoon. They then led him from the main road
about one hundred and fifty yards, and detained
him until dark Benton perceiying that they In
tended to kill him, made desperate effort to save
his life by running. but had scarcely made one
Jump before the contents Of an oldhshioned
horse-pistOI, loaded with buckshot, were sent
through hfs leff shoulder. The shot was quickly
followed BY three discharges from revolver, In
she hands Of the other robber, which did not hit
Benton. who continued running for dear life, until
NJ had crossed Deer Creek. when he fainted On
returning TO CONSEQUENCES he FASTENED on to the
Hudson HOUSE, where he was kindly cared for
until morning. He then came to Grass Wiley,
where his wounds were dressed
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05
A GANG OF RAILROAD ROBBERS BROKEN VI

AGASG OF RAILROAD ROBBERS BROKEN UP.
The New Brunswick IN j. FredoRiaR says:
William H. Gatzmer, of the Camden and Amboy
Railroad Company, has succeeded lately in dis
covering and breaking up a gang of robbers In
the employ Of the company, who were engaged
in stealing goods intrusted to the company for
transportation. Within the past year the compa-
nv has had to pay S26,0O0 for goods stolen while
in transit Men in the employ Of the company
threw boxes off the cars, which were picked up
by eonfederatcs; and every man of the crew Tex
cept tie pilot and captain) Of the freight boat
New York have been detected in stealing goods
while on the way between Camden and Phila-
lelphia-nothing coming amiss to the thieves;
Expressmeu, carmen, porters, deck hands, engi-
neers and fremen have been detected in these
operations. A number Of these have been arrest
ed and committed to prison in this State and In
Philadelphia while Others have fed to parts I'M
known
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05
A Vigilance Committee in Aurora.
Four Suspicious Characters Arrest.
ed and Confined in Jail.

AURORA, February About four hundred
citizens of Aurora have organized themselves
as the Citizens Protective Society, for the
purpose of protecting the lawful officers in
their duties.
The authorities are determined to ferret
out the murderers of Johnson.
am informed by the officers that the fol-
lowing parties have been arrested and are now
in jail: John DAILY, James Masterson, Pliney
Gardner and Three Fingered Jack. A strong
guard of citizen soldiers is constantly kept
around the Jail.
The Coroner's inquest will likely terpinate
tomorrow; then the parties arrested will
have their trial before the proper authorities.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05

THE Copperheads gay the Government com.
meneed thisNvar. They say it was inaugurated
leigh CN c. Standard honestly and truly tells
who commenced It and tho cause for which 1t
was waged, in the following paragraph taken
from a late issue, for 1t comes by telegraph:
ave went to war to protect State sovereignty
aud defend and perpetuate the Institution Of Sla
very. But If 1t should appear that we are likely
to lose both, as rational beings we should panse
and consider the direction we are taking. II the
wur is continued twelve months longer, with no
greater success to arms, there Is great danger
that the institution of slavery will be hopelessy
destroyed" Copperhead papers please copy anu
send bin 10 Standard Office, Raleigh, N. G.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05
SAN FRANCISCO DISPATCH,
FROM THE MORNING PAPERS.
San Francisco, Feb.

San Francisco, Feb. 4.
Arrested for Administering Croton
Oil to a Race Horse..Rumored Re-
mOval and Appointment-..Loss Of
Lives at Santiago 2,5OO--GOld So.
John Peake was arrested on suspicion Of
administering croton oil to the race horse
"George," matched against Oregon John"
for ten miles, for two thousand dollars, half
forfeit. The horse is not expected to live.
Another story is that the horse is only suffer-
ing from collie. The race was to have come
of to-day.
1t is rumored that Appraiser Bridge has
been removed and Frank Soule appointed.
The number burned at Santiago is estima-
ted at $500.
Gold "a
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05

A VERBAL CONTRACT TO PxT IL GOLD ColN
HELD TO BE lSsUFFTcIENT.-Thee ease Of Samuel
Merritt VS.. Haywood & Harmon, was yesterday
before Justice Wells This was an action for
$3.50 balance dine for rent The plaintiff alleged
a verbal promise TO pay the rent in gold coin,
and produced a witness TO prove the contract
The witness testified that the agreement with
the DEFENDANTS was TO pay the rent in gold coin,
lint that there was contract In writing. The
defendants objected to the testimony. and insist
Ell that a verbal contract was insufficient to au-
thorixe recovery in gold coin The Justice held
that be could not render a Judgment payable in
gold Us the peeial Contract Act referred only 70
IS +. BnLLezia, FEB. ID
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05

HuBBuB IN THE BANKING HoUsES.-The re-
cent successful forgery perpetrated on banking
house in this city, has bad stirring effect among
the employees Of the different banking firms An
examination being made, 1t Is said, has resulted in
the finding of another successful forgery for
S3OOl The consequence Is that parties present.
ing checks for payment are closely scrutinized
and In numerous cases are obliged to identify
themselves to the paying tellers before they can
draw money! +. BHiletiR.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05

LARGE STURGEON. "A very large sturgeon was
eanght yesterday morning In the river near SUIT
terville by a fisherman named Wilson Tildeu, and
brought to the city. His weight was found 10 be
800 pounds, and bis length nine feet and one inch.
This H. we believe, the largest sh Of his species
known to have been caught in the Sacramento.
Sac URi0n
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05

The SANITARY FrND.-Mr. Black, Treas
@er of the Storey County Sanitary Fund,
has received the following additional sums
from the various election precincts in Doug
las county: From Genoa precinct, 500 !;
Mottsyille, S63 60; Mammoth, Sl7; Clear
Creek, 81 25; total, SlS7 %; expressage,
81 10; leaving total of Sls6 IS. No con-
eributions were received from Lake Valley
and Walker River precincts.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05

ONE OF THE EG6s-A game chicken residing
in this city, and which b not yet eight months
old, perpstrated something In the egg line, this
morning. which rather astOuishes those on the
outside Of the she'll The egg IS not egg shaped"
but b of perfectly elliptical form to the trans
yerse circumference Of u inches, and latitudinal
circumference st inches-SGe. Bee.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05
Stock Sales To-Day.

Ninety feet Real del Monte sold at $l35 to
$40; l20 feet North American, at $l02 so
to $lO6; 10 feet Burning Moscow, 500; 100
feet Lady Bryan, at 1853 so to $6S; 20 feet
North Potosi, at $6S to $40; 5 feet Ell Dora
do, at $53; 80 feet Wide West, at $2S to $50;
20 feet Baltimore American, at S3S to Sal /;
20 feet Buckeye, at SIS; 5 feet Seneca at
Sl5 so; 20 feet Desert, at $23; 5 feet La
fayet.e, at SIG.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05

THE SLATE PENCIL PLAET.-The Marysvilis
Express thus describes plant which u says VIII
make its mark: I'VE were yesterday handed u
portion of sca.weed, which grows on our South
ern coast. which answers all the purposes OF
slate pencil It ID 9 small stem, growing to a
point, and il most complete for writing purposes
on q slate We do not know whether this pecu-
liar kind ofweed Is generally known, or Its use,
full properties, but the specimen exhibited to rs
Is the first thRt has come under our observation
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05

REWARD FOR MURDERERs.-Gov. Nye has Of
fered reward Of one thousand dollars IN Terrific
rial scrip to any one who viii arrest and deliver to
the sheriff Of Ormsby county, VIM Barnwell and
Cyrus Stout, the two men who murdered p. n.
Atkins and VIM. Hayes, in 0rrnshy county; or
Eve hundred dollars for the arrest OF either Of
them.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05

TIE Yreka Journal tells Of clergyman and
two friends who went coon hunting In that neigh
borhood recently They succeeded In stirring up
three animals which they supposed to be eoons,
but by powerful appeal to their olfactories' the
uuadrupeds convinced them Of their mistake
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05

san FRANCISCO BOARD OF BRoRERs--The
Paeifc Board Of Brokers, san Francisco. has elect
~ .he following ofieerS: W. p. Denekle, Prest-
t,rnt; W. T.. Dewey. Vice President; James H.
eager. Secretary: W. II. Francis. Trsasurer;
and II. Watson, Sergeant at Arms.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-05

Loui,viIIe q, and ., Nj. Co.-Noiiec

Louisville G. aud 9, NJ. COs-NoIIec
Is hereby given, that on MONDAY, the 18th day of
March, 1864, Mt clock r. NJ, there will be sold
ut public auction, in accordance with the laws of
Nevada Territory aud the bylaws of the com.
pany, In front of the company's office, In Gold
Hill, 80 many shares of the capital stock of the
Louisville Gold and Silver Mining Company,
standing in the names Of the following persons,
as will be sufficient to pay the amount of assess.
ments now due thereon, together with costs of
salc and advertising: