Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-19
THE EVENING NEWS.
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it is thrown into the water. Yesterday,
when the two Pioneer stages were COM
ing up from Carson-and when the cola
winR were severe enough to freeze d
pump-handle-and when they reached
the causeway above the State PRISON,
where there is but one wagon track ana
the water on each side Of it from four to
ten feet deep-a wagon load OF hay was
standing right in the middle OF the road,
without either horse, OK, or man within
seeing distance oft. Here was guam
daryi The weather freezing cold; night
coming on; no other road; and at least
TWENTY-FIVE passengers who were quite
anxious 10 reach the settlements of Day.
ton, Gold HILL and Virginia. The owner
of the aforesaid cargo of hay had no bust
ness to obstruct the public highway,
which was wasting its sweetness upon
the desert air" and he was consequently
served right for having no better sense
As the stages approached, the wind was
blowing very strong from the direction of
Kings canon, and presto, away went the
load of hay, right into the pond, were the
water was, perhaps, ten or more feet deep,
the wagon being on top of the hay, and
evidently holding it down, lest the gale
might blow it across Carson river. The
road being cleared, the Pioneer went on
its way rejoicing. If the owner of that
load of hay, perhaps ton and hall, has
visited the causeway since, to see after
the forage, he has, no doubt, come away
with big disgust. What bully item
this would have made for Dan de Guile y
For THE SAvAGB.-The Sacramento Bee
of last Wednesday gives an account of the
casting at the Sacramento Iron Works,
Goss \ Lambard, proprietors, for the Saw
age Mining Company, a cylinder which
has a bore of 20 inches and 6-foot
stroke. The engine, which is to be one Of
Corliss' patent, is to have bed plate
which will weigh about fourteen tons,
and balance wheel which will weigh
eighteen tons. It will be Of 250-horse
power. The cylinder was cast in pit,
and proves to be perfect success. In
addition TO these, the Sacramento Iron
Works are to supply the pumps and hoist |
ing apparatus for the same company. The |
pit for the casting of the bed-plate IS now |
being prepared.
ACCIDENTAL man named Schloss, be-
longing TO Salt Lake, fell on Union street
las; night and dislocated his hip. The
injury was severe, and will prove a tedious |
commitment to bed for the unlucky man. |
The streets of Virginia are now as slip
perry as we have ever seen them, and the |
citizens should sprinkle ashes upon the
sidewalks. Upon Union street particu-
larlv, the sidewalk is as slippery as pol
ished glass, and much sport is had by
Young brother American Of African de-
scent, who delights to see the white trash
get a good bump.
SALUrE.-A salute of twenty one guns
was fired this morning at the headquarters
of the Provost Guard, in Virginia, in
honor of the election of Stewart and Nye
as United States Senators. Judging from
every appearance, the choice Of the Legs
lature is the choice of the people, who, for
the past few days, have been fully con-
WINGED that they are the men for the posi-
ton, and will devote their full attention
10 everything pertaining TO the future adj
vancement and prosperity of our State.
ALMOST A FIRE.-This morning fire
was discovered in the dwelling house oc-
cupied by Mr.. Vaughn, corner of A street
and Sutton avenue, Virginia, and would
have caused an extensive conhagration II
il had not been eNtinguished through the
efforts of Policeman Downey and Mr..
Vaughn, as the building and those adjoin-
ing are principally wooden ones and of a
very inAamable character.
DISTRICT Court, VIRGINIA. This
Court met to-day pursuant to adjourn
ment, Judge Mesick, presiding. The trial
of James Ford, arrested for the murder of
James Thompson, at Gold Hill on the
18th Of April last, occupied the attention
of this Court to-day, and as it was very
difficult to empsnel a jury, no verdict
has, as yet, been given.
COOP TINE. The Pioneer Line IS
making first rate time, and between here
and Carson, the toughest part Of the route,
the distance is made in about three hours.
Langton's stage is also on the route, and
we were driven by Johnny Hogan from
Carson to Virginia, on Saturday, in little
less than three and one half hours. John
is good whip.
CHANGE OF BAsB.-Sam Marshall the
chief Of the cuisine, has made himself an
a,tache of Dawson, at Almack's old stand
in George Lewis Saloon. Sam is cook
list of high degree, and Dawson furnishes
all sorts of delicacies for Sam to show his
talent on. Call and see him.
A PREsENT.-Captain Wells received
a very pretty present from Thomas Nye'
ESQ.,, on Saturday, being beautifully
constructed chauverick, and bride 10
match. The gift was most appropriate,
and a compliment to a worthy officer from
an appreciatiye friend.
HEARD FRoM.-Captain Hassett's COM
mand. about which considerable anxiety
has been felt, we learn, through Lieuten-
ant Vonderhoff, is now at Honey Lake
Valley, and will soon come to Storey
county, under orders. The whole COM
pany are well, and in good condition.
For THE HoLIDAYs.-Dale s Co., OPP
posite the Express Office of Wells, Fargo
& Co., have just received large invoice OF
new toys of an entirely novel make:
Fancy goods without limit are heaped
upon their counter, and this is the place
TO buy Christmas gifts
GOLD HILL HONE GUARD.-Company
A, of the Home Guard of Gold Hill, meet
regularly every Monday evening at the
old Theatre for drill. Members of Com
pany B are invited to meet and drill with
Company \.
REcovER1Ne.-Sales and Cintz are
rapidly recovering from the effects Of their
wounds recently received in a shooting