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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02
THE TAX ON GOLD AND SILVER.

In the telegraphic dispatch to yesterdays
Sacramento onion, under date OF Chicago,
May 3lst, appears the following synopsis of
the substitute offered by Conness and adopted
by the Senate:
The Tax Bill being under consideration in the
Senate yesterday, CONFESS Of California. moved
10 substitute for the tax Of five per cent. on gold
and silver produced from quartz mills, beds OF
rivers, etc, the following, which was adopted:
"On bullion in lump, gold bars or otherwise
duty of onehalf of one per cent. ad valorem 10 be
paid by the ssSsyer Of the same, who shall stamp
the product of the same as the Commissioner of
Internal Revenue under direction of the Secretary
OF the Treasury, shall decide. Any, every and all
sales, transfers, exchange, transportation and eS
portatiou of gold and silver aSsayed at any Mint
Of the United States or by any private assayer,
unless stamped as prescribed by general regula'
tons, As affixed, is hereby declared unlawful
Every person or corporation who Ihall sell or
transfer, transport, exchange, export or deal in
such shall be subject to penalty Of $1,000 for
each offenss and TO imprisonment for from four
months TO two years No jeweler or artihcer in
gold or silver shall use these metals except they
have first been stamped as aforesaid No person
or corporation shall take such for transport Every
violation of this provision shall subject the eend
er TO the penalty above mentioned.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02

SAN Francisco Stock MARxET.-The
San Francisco Brokers Weekly Stock Cir
c,lar of last Saturday has the following re-
marks upon the condition Of affairs last
week.
The tone of the general market has been quite
variable this week A number of leading shares
which were in some request few days since, arc
now lower Stocks Of less intrinsic value and
some purely speculative shares still maintain a
degree of activity and continue to meet with "a
yor among many dealers. The aggregate trans
actions at the Board amount to 1924 24s so since
Monday morning last, and Bome important sales
were made on the street.
The receipts of Bullion from Washoe and else
where have been large this month, but the placer
mining districts are sending forward much less
than formerly, owing to O lack Of water In many
localities. This latter interest WILL 1t is feared
be much retarded throughout the ensuing sum-
mer and materially affect the available resources
of the interior. From British Columbia the ship
ments of treasure are measurably sugmenting
which will doubtless offset the deficiency from
this State Capitalists and others in this city are
in the receipt of considerable sums Of money
from Eastern parties for investment in dividend.
paying and other prominent mining stocks, and
a large amount of capital is likely to seek this
direction pending the uncertainties and fuctua-
tons of currency matters at home.
Legal Tender notes have ruled steadily at $50
So and small transactions have taken place in
the Board. The market has dropped slightly at
the close but q speculative demand may be noted
in anticipation of decline in Gold at the East
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02
liberty OF SPEECH.

The expressions Of disapprobation by which
certain persons were discouraged from at
tempting to address the meeting at Virginia
on Saturday evening last, have been the sub
iect Of much newspaper comment since that
time. and much has been said and written
upon the theme Of the liberty Of speech"
etc. The right Of any citizen to freely speak
his sentiments upon any matter Of public
interest, so that in the speaking he be not
guilty of stirring up sedition, nor Of creating
a breach of the peace, is one very generally
admitted under republican form Of govern
ment. The right Of listening patiently to
such public speakers, Of remaining, or Of
going away, or Of keeping away in the first
instance, are also among the reserved rights
of the people. II A, B or C, adrertises that
at such time and place he will deliver
lecture or an address upon certain topic, it
becomes those who attend his meeting to
either listen in quiet aud orderly manner,
or in the same manner to walk away. When,
however, the people are called upon to
"rally :" aud make demonstration Of their
sentiments upon any matter Of public policy,
the affair assumes another phase. The peo-
pie are the actors in that case, and it IS COM
petent for them to express their approval or
disapprobation Of the remarks made by the
speakers. This expression Of the popular
sentiment is universally made by noisy de-
monssration. Loud, prolonged and terrific
cheering" "thunders of applause" ETC., is
the fayorite style of the many-headed in ex-
pressing their endorsement Of the orator, and
Kisses and groans are the conventional
methods Of showing disgust and disapproba-
ton.
To make great to-do about such things,
and talk about "mob violence" is all gag
and humbug. 1t is no more 'mob violence"
than it is rape, robbery or murder of the first
degree. That word mob violence is IA
vorite CRY among those unfortunates whose
views on sublunary matters chance to run
entirely counter to those OF the mass Of the
community in which they happen to reside.
Our experience, dating from the earliest days
of the settlement Of California, has shown
us that those who make the most cutlery
about "mobs and mob violence" are not
generally OF the most highly-esteemed class
of the community, and are either those who
have reason to fear rough handling them
selves, or live by pandering to the passions
of those who live in that sort Of dread. 1t is
one of class of silly clap-traps and distor-
tons of terms, that are entirely out Of place
in speaking Of such demonstrations as that
Of last Saturday night.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02
Latest Dispatches.
SPECIAL TO THE GOLD HILL DAILY SEws.l
News 60 June list - Movements of

News 20 June list - Movements of
Troops.
FORTRESS MONROE, May 30.-A portion
of the troops at Bermuda Hundred, under
Smith, have been transferred to the Army of
the Potomac. The troops were sent in
transports with celebrity up the York River to
White House-Grant's new base Of supplies.
Gilmore remains with Butler at Bermuda
Hundred. Large quantities of supplies have
been sent to White House.
New tissue of Bonds-No Iron-Clads
TO leave France.
New YORK, June 1.-The Herald's special
says, Secretary Chase has determined to put
in market from fifty to one hundred millions
six (6) per cent bonds redeemable after 1881,
and also that the French Government has
assured Minister Dayton Il at no rebel iron
clads will be permitted to leave France.
Later from New Orleans-Mobile
and Matamorns.
New YORK, June 1.-The Cahawba from
New Orleans, May 25th has arrived. The
papers contain nothing concerning the move
ments of Banks and Candy. Mobile papers
manifest considerable anxiety in consequence
Of interrupted telegraphic communication
with Richmond. Matamoras dates to 18th
state, that over 1000 rebels were at Ring
gold barracks, designing to attack Browns
vile.
A Train Of Union Refugees Attacked
by GnerrilIas in Arkansas-Men and
Women Killed.
ST. LOUIS, June IA Rolla telegram,
dated Headquarters, May 3Oth, says: A
train of Union refugees from Jacksonport,
Arkansas, under escort Of detachment Of
the I'd Wisconsin Cavalry, was attacked near
Salem, Ark, by 800 guerrillas. The entire
train was burned, and eighty men and some
women killed.
On Friday, 9th, ten men from the same
regiment separated from the main body and
were surrounded by guerrillas, and FIVE
killed, and their bodies stripped and threats
cut.
Later from Shermnn-His Forces
Push Forward TO the Railroad at
NIarietta-ArriVal of Reinforce
ments md Supplies.
WASHINGTON, June IAN unofficial dis
patch from Kingston, Ca, yesterday, says
Major Hopkins of Stoneman's staff came
from the front this aftern DON, and says the
rebels attacked US at 7.30 this morning 3lst,
BY 10 o'clock the affair was over, and the
enemy repulsed. Our line pushed forward
to the Railroad at Marietta. To accomplish
this object has been the purpose of Sherman's
movements. Additional forces are reaching
him and ample supplies. Signed,
STANTON.
The Richmond Folks Begin to See ii.
FORTRESS MONROE, May 3l.-Richmond
papers OF the Both have been received. They
have changed their views regarding the mill
tary ability of Gen. Grant, and say they had
moderated him, that he's stronger than they
dreamed OF. Many manifest some fears of
Lees success in repelling the Yankee army.
Grant Crosses over to MechanicsviIle,
meeting with little OPpOsitiOn-Sher-
idan rouis the Enemy's Cavalry mt
all points.
A messenger from Grant reports that on
Monday morning the Both, our army crossed
to Mechanicsville near the Chickahominy
with but little opposition. Sheridan had rout-
ed the enemy's cavalry at all points, capturing
many prisoners.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02

IMPORTANT DECISION BY JUDGE CowLEs-
BILLS NOT PAYABLE IN GOLD WITHOUT SPE-
cIAL CONTRACT TO THAT EFFECT.-It has been
the custom Of the merchants of San Francisco
since the introduction Of legal tender notes on
this coast, TO endorse upon all bills for goods FUR
nished, Payable in United States Gold Coin: :"
and this has commonly been held TO partake OF
the nature of legal contract, and has been so
observed. The question of the Suficiency Of such
q contract has not, SO far we know, been raised
or decided before any Court in this city and coun
ty until to-day, when Judge Cowles, of the Coun-
~ Court, gave decision in the matter that may
lead TO important results. w. Meyer g. Co. sold
s. Emanuel bill Of goods amounting to S222
stamping in red letters on the bill Payable IN
United States Gold Coin or its Equivalent
Emanuel offered to pay them in greenbacks At
par, whereupon they sued him before Justice
Wells for the whole amount as per gold vaua
ton. Judge Wells rendered judgment for the de-
PENDANT, and plaintiffs appealed to the County
Court. Judge Cowlss this morning decided that
the words stamped on the bill do not satisfy tho
requirements OF the Specific Contract Law, and
therefore gave Judgment for the defendants costs
IS. +. Bulletin, May 81.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02

FOURTH OF JULY.-We perceive that our
neighbors of Virginia are taking the prelim-
mary steps for proper celebration Of the
Fourth of July. We have heard Of no SINH
lar movement in Gold Hill. It is perhaps
as well that our citizens join with those Of
Virginia in any ceremonies that may take
place in that city. The arrangements and
conveniences there are superior and better
suited for such celebrations than in this town,
and by doubling teams" the two towns can
get up something creditable to the Territory.
Our Gold Hill Union Gun ought to be finish
ed and mounted BY that time, to fire the reg
ular salutes throughout the day. At the
present moment the condition Of affairs in
the East looks as though there would be
something to hurrah about on the next Ma
tional Anniversary.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02

THE DESTRUCTION OF MADISON COURT House
A dispatch from Washington, May I'd, says: The
expedition which was sent out from here last
week destroyed Madison Court House. The ex-
petition met no rebels until about half mile
from the Court House, when slight skirmish
took place, in which the rebel loss was five and
ours none. The rebels retreated in the direction
of the Court House. They suddenly disappeared
from view, but on our forces entering the town.
they were received with volleys Of musketry,
fred from the windows of houses, and were com.
PEELED for a time to withdraw. The officers Of
the accommodating party ordered another advance,
when again destructive fire was poured in from
the houses. There being no other way of smok.
ing out the rebels, orders were given to ire the
town. The torch was applied to number Of
houses affording cover for the enemy, whereupon
the latter hastily decamped, leaving our forces in
possession of the place. The flames, however,
spread very rapidly, and there being no means at
hand whereby they could be checked, general
confiagration was the result, and in short time
almost the entire town was In ashes. The act
certainly WAS not wanton one on the part of the
Union forces, but was rendered necessary by the
dastardly act of the rebels, who used the shelter
of houses for the purpose of Strengthening our
troops.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02
Nrw Mor1yE. POWER - Professors Barssnti

NEW MoTIyE.PowER. - Professors Barshnti
and Matteucc of Florence, have invented new
mode Of motive power. Their engine may be de-
scribed as an atmospheric engine, a vacuum being
produced in the cylinders, under the pistons, by
the explosion of mixture OF atmospheric a
with an inflammable gas The explosion is said
to be without noise, and free from danger. The
result of long series of experiments upon two
machines-one of them being of twenty horse
power and the other of four-proves that the con
sumption of the gas used is one.third OF cuoie
metre per horse power per hour. The gas Is said
to be produced at cost of less than penny the
cubic metre; consequently, horsepower can DO
obtained at about onethird of penny the hour
The machines constructed are reported to WORK
satisfactorily and the principle to be equally ap-
plicable to marine and locomotive enginea Sew
eral patents have been taken out In this country
for machines Of this class Hitherto, however. all
explosive engines have failed to fuAl the promises
Of the Observation-Disclosures.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02
Gen, Grant. Movements.

General Grant appears 10 be rs chary Of words
as he is ready and liberal with blows. During all
his preparations for his campaign very little did
the public know from him about his plans or his
appliances This was au excellent sign, and as
connected with one in whom the people had i'm.
mense confidence, was quite satisfactory TO all
thinking men. 1t contrasted, too 30 rcfreshingly
with the windy proclamations Of Pope, and the
wordy ones of Mcclellan, that the public thought
his silence more eloquent than their 6rag, and
were satisfied that work, and not promises never
10 be redeemed, was meant Since his campaign
opened OH the 3d. he has not varied much from
previous habits in this respect. His intention was
plainly stated after one of his hardest battles: u
propose TO fight it out on this line, If it takes all
Summer" In that sentence is condensed his deter
minatoa and his full confidence that Lee cannot
drive him from his work. Up to the last date he
was making good his word. 1t is great thing he
has undertaken To cross deep,swift riyer,in al
most the front of q very strongly posted enemy
of force of unknown numbers, to pursue flank
ing movement for weeks at every moment and at
every point to meet the enemy, whether to make
or meet an assault, TO outhank that enemy and
force him to leave one after another all his care
fully prepared defences, and accept or give bat.
tie on more equal terms, to finally force that enc
my to a foot race for Richmond or some other
strong position, or be cut off from his base
of supplies and fortified capital-this is strategy
which has meaning in it. How II may termi'
nate, of course none can positively tell. Up 10
the present time, however, the prospect is cheer
ing Lee the boast Of the Rebellion, who knows
the whole ground over which the two armies
pass as fully rs a planter his cotton-feldS,
has been outgeneralled in every movement
Up to last accounts from the field, Grants move.
ments appear to be most soldierlke of any, unless
we except those in his approach towards Vicks-
burg His losses have been heavy, but that was
unavoidable, and have been, it is reported, made
up by reinforcements. Lee must have lost heavily,
also and doubtless will feel the loss as much more
damaging, for he cannot so readily refill his bro
ken ranks However the rebels have 30 often
shown the germs of life where and when least e1-
pected, their tenacity and activity have become so
well established, that ii would be unwise to pro-
nounce their cause lost even after a crushing de-
feat of Lees army. As long ~ any portion Of
the serpont's tail wriggles, it will be dangerous.
Nothing but crushed head and extracted verte-
brae can give absolute conviction that it il dead
Call
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02

ANOTHER voIcE-The San Francisco Bulletfn
of Tuesday says: The Washoe people, like the
Californians, are clearly convinced that it would
be folly TO give up currency which has the same
fixed, permanent and calculable value from Jan.
uary to December, for one which fluctuates with
every tefegraphie announcement from the East
especially at this late stage of the war when ali
signs indicate the early crushing of the rebellion
after which, just speedily possible, the Gov
ernment will do all in its power to return early
to the use of the metallic currency and put its
banks on a specie paying basis. Neither patriot
ism nor any sound financial reasoning calls for the
adoption Of the exclusive greenback currency on
the Pacific Coast We have perfectly good cur
rency at present-why give it up for one which
is intended to be but temporary, and whichis only
adopted at the East because the scarcity Of gold
and silver made it a necessity
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02

And in accordance with law, and an order Of the
Board Of Trustees, made on the 9TH day Of April
1864 so many shares of each parcel of said stock a.
may be necessary will be sold at the rooms OF
Jerome Rice 4 Co, No. az Montgomery street, In
the city of San Francisco, on the 18th day of June,
AD, 1861, at the hour Of II O'clock An, to pay said
assessment thereon, together with costs
of advertising and expenses Of the sale.
JOHN $. DUDLEY. Sec'y,
ONCE, 422 Montgomery street, San Francisco.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02

The IRON MOUNTAIN OF MIssoURL-The iron
mountain Of Missouri is almost exactly in the &C.
ographical centre of the United States. 1t Il an
almost solid mass Of speeuar iron ore, rising from
a level plain $50 feet Its base covers 500 acres
The ore contains 81 per cent Of iron, and yields
one ton of pig for two tons Of ore 1t costs about
so cents ton to quarry; little if any blasting is
required. One hundred and ten bushels of char.
coal makes ton Of iron. 1t IL supposed that the
mountain was deposited by chemical action, and
that IL was raised during the azoie period.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02

1t is confidently anticipated abroad that at no
remote period photography will be advanced 80
far as to be able to give TO the eye the various
colors of the objects it represents The colors of
the spectrum have been produced on silver plate,
immersed in solution of chlorine, but the effect
is but transitory. Flxatlon is now the great CD
ject of which many eminent operators are in
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02

The exhibit presents commerce as increasing
between Great Britain and most parts OF the
world. In Turkey and Egypt the indications OF
progress are extraordinary. The increase in
Mexico is attributed to the French occupation and
partly TO the trade to MatamoraJ for the supply
of the Confederates across the Rio Grande. The
exports TO New Granada, which include the
Isthmus transit, have more than doubled The
British press comment with much satisfaction on
this presentation of the commercial increase of the
United Kingdom.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02

The "CALIFORSIAS."-Thisi is the name
of a new literary weekly, published at San
Francisco, the first number of which has
reached US. The best compliment we can
give the Californian is that If it holds up to
the standard Of its specimen number, it is
bound to be a success. It Is substantial.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02

And in accordance with law, and an order Of the
Board of Trustees, made on the 10th day OF April,
1851 so many shares Of each parcel OF said stock as
of JnO Middleton 4 Sons, No. 400 Montgomery ST.,
San Francisco. on SATURDAY, the 18th day OF June,
lS at the hour of II O'Clock, N. OF said day. to pay
said delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising and expenses Of the sale.
II. b. CONGDON, Sec'y,
Office, No. go Washington street, Room No. 3 San
Francisco. myI III
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02

A new French giant is exhibiting himself at
Liverpool His name is Jean Joseph Briee he
is eight feet in height, measures four feet six
inches around the chest, Is twentyfour years old,
and can LIZ six hundred weight.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02
NEW TODAY.

Notice to Advertisers,-Those of our patrons
whose places Of business are at the upper end OF
town. can save themselves walk, by deposltlng
Post Office.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02

Location Gold I'LL Mining DlStrict, storey county,
\, T-Notlce There are delinquent upon the fol-
lowing described stock, on account Of assessments
levied as follows, viz: Assessment No. 2, of 81 per
share levied March 9. 1861; assessment No. 8, OF s.
per share levied April q, lS6i:
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02
~ O'O'' ~ " il. d. CoNGDoN, sec'y:
San FrancIsro June 2 lSf4 in2 I'd

The above sale is postponed till TUESDAY, June
fourteenth Qith), eighteen hundred and SiNty-four
Qs6D, at the same hour and place.
d.. ..clAr
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02
Lord Byron Gold and silver NIinInE, CO

Location, Devils Gate District n .T.-Sotice There
are delinquent, upon the following described Stock
on account Of assessment levied on the 10th day OF
April, 1864, the several amounts set opposite the
names of the respective shareholders, as follows:
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02

Jewett & Shepard Gold and silver Min:
Ing COmpany.-Denquent Sale.-On THU RSDAf
the End day OF June 1861 in front Of the office Of the
company In Gold Hill at O'Clock Pm, as much OF
the following described stock will be sold at public
auction, as will pay the amount due on assessment
No. l. and costs Of sale and advertising In accord
ance with the bylaws of the company:
Names Certificates. .Shs Amt
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02

The above sale Is postponed till SATURDAY, June
18th, 1854, at the same hour and place
D. X. KORN, Sec'y:
Gold Hill. June 2. 1854. Iu2td
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-02
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
A q . a O Fl L Q f.
-OF-
II II A r r Is,
ATA.B. PAUL & CO.'S BANKING HOUSE
Gold Hill, N. L.

mHE undersigned, established as Assayer eight
/ wears in California, and for two years In Ne
vadS Territory, is now at Gold Hill, where he
viii attend TO any business entrusted TO him
promptness and dispatch.
Gold, silver and Ores Of every
description Assayed,
and returns of Bullion made within six houri in
BARS or Coin, at the option of depoSitors
For correctness of his Assays, he refers to
Ns..rI Trevor colgate..---.-.NSesw,y Y YOrf'
b. Behrend & Co. ......;. New 1ork'
Davidson g. Berri. .-.....-S San FRANCISCO
parro,t a San Francisco.
d" Sather e. Co.. .......''..'San r rano:
Reynolds, Refs Co. san Francneo
b. +. Hastings e. Conn., sacramento
d. O. Mills g. Co. -ohcrHmento'
a. Pidoont 4, smith Marysville.
Decker e. Jewett. harySSiile
BIZ, Hastings g. Co. Virginia Gity.
MAYNARD e. Flood. .Goia i lin.
A, b. Paul e. Co. .Gola I'M.
t.h1o a. " II. HARRIS.