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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-03-15
Mineral Belts.

In the present stage of the science of
geology the term "mineral belts is used
with great deal of vagueness. We often
read Of the copper belt, the gold belt, the
silver belt, and Others, as if the earth's
crus, was divided off into regular parallel
divisions, and IN these, traceable without
limit, might be found each of those miner
ais, to the exclusion of the other. We be-
lieve that great mistake is made in such
an arrangement, and erronenous teachings
and speculations are the CONSCIENCE. If
any body of the earth's surface can be
called a mineral belt, it is the elevated
western portion of the American CONT
nent, but even to that, the term appears to
be inappropriate. The rocks o. England
and the old settled parts Of the United
States have been quite thoroughly exam
ined by the scientists of those sections,
and the theory that satisfied the condi-
tons, as far as the explorations were car
ried, has been adopted as correct, for oil
localities.
Taking the deductions of Eastern
writers on the subject the biologists OF
this western coast have been led to make
many assertions that have not added to
the repute of the science. Geological re-
ports have told US that certain minerals
need not be looked for on this coast, and
and the next day the miner, regardless of
science, will turn up the non-existing
scientifically treasure. But the report
of the learned man has gone before him,
and the outside world regarded the dis
coverer's assertions with distrust. and an
important resource Of the country is for
wears neglected. The mineral discoveries
of the past five years bid fair to overturn
the old established theories of their for
nation, and if our biologists and min
eraloglsts are capable of originality, and
will cast aside such theories as have
proven inapplicable, new ones may be
found that will cover all cases, and their
reports, instead OF. leading into error, will
be found instructive, and assist in the de-
velopment of the resources of the'country.
1t will not do for miners to follow the
preconceived ideas of tracing up to any
great extent any certain mineral forrna-
ton. We see, throughout this State and
California, irtermixed, apparently without
order, all classes of minerals, and all or
ders of geology. Along the coast of Cali
fornia are found oils, Goals, tin, copper,
cinnabar, gold, silver, iron, and many
other minerals, that it has been supposed
could not associate together. Farther in
land, in the Coast-range, in the Sierra Ne
vada, in the Great Basin, and in the
Rocky Mountains, the same minerals are
fund, and in the same mixed localities.
Copper springs up amidst the gold-bear-
ing veins, or it may alternate with lead
or silver, and in following the supposed
belt, we may be led, in short distance,
into q coal formation. The only rule it
seems best, at present, to rely upon, is
that the valuable minerals are where you
find them.-RepeiHe.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-03-15
INDIAN TROUBLES.

Blasdel yesterday received a
Judge Dunno, of Humboldt
e that the Indians were be-
troublesome there. They
led two white men near Star
IS unsafe for small parties to
tween there and Honey Lake.
orning, we conversed with couple
ntlemen who had just arrived from
humboldt; country. and they informed
; that the two men referred to in the fore
going dispatch, were murdered at Granite
Creek Station, on the Honey Lake route
from Humboldt, about forty miles from
the latter river. \ band of suerrillaS, or
outcasts, of the hammock tribe Of Indians,
made raid into the country from Idaho
Territory, consisting of large number Of
the red-skinned devils, who devastated
every settlement of whites on their route.
1t is supposed several other whites were
killed beside those referred to by Judge
Dunno. We also have it from reliable
authority, that some of the Pitt River In
dams have also made their appearance,
with hostile intentions, in the region Of the
Indian Reservation. There Is trouble
ahead.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-03-15

The Result of the City Election-Ac-
cidenI.
SACRAMENTO, March l5-1lA NJ.
The city election yesterday resulted in
the election of the regular Union ticket,
alias "the boys" by over seven hundred
majority.
The following officers were elected :
Trustee, s. D. Smith; Auditor, c. c.
jerks; Assessor, John c. HALEY; Tax.
Collector, Captain D. A. Demerritt. The
boys are jubilant over their victory.
At o'clock yesterday morning, Adam
Newboner, proprietor of the Washington
Bakery, on Third street, met with severe
accident. On going up the outside stair
way of the building he fell over the rail-
ing at the top and landed on a wood-pile,
in the yard below, distance of about
thirty feet. When carried to his room in
the building it was ascertained that he had
sustained a fracture OF the right thigh
bone, and one of his ribs was broken. His
condition last evening was considered
favorable
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-03-15
Financial.

The San Francisco Mercantile Gazette,
in its summary for the ten days previous
to the sailing of the last steamer, has the
following upon "Home Finances"
There has been no improvement in the
demand for Money since our last reference.
The market is abundantly supplied with
capital at the rates then curent-in bank
l4@l1$ cent. per month for satisfactory
paper, and in the open market lt(g2a#
cent. per month. Large transactions IN
Mining Stocks have occurred, and good
deal of money has changed hands, but
without any National loan requirements.
We are apprlsed of loans on merchandise
to the extent of some $4,000 at III ~
cent. per annum; and upon frst-class
City property money can be obtained at
If cent. per month.
The Supreme Court of this state has re-
Gently made decision, to the effect that
greenbacks are legal tender for all debts
contracted prior to the passage of the te-
gal Tender Act of Congress. Other decls-
ions of the same tribunal were virtually
as follows: State and County taxes must
be paid in gold coin. A contract made in
writing to pay in gold will be enforced.
Greenbacks are legal tender for debts
where the debtor did not specifically con-
tract to pay in gold.
Receipts of treasure since our report OF
the LIST amounted to $l,330,00O. The
Branch Min. in this city will be re-opened
on the 10th inst. The appointment of j..
NJ. Eckfeldt as Meter and Re6ner OF that
establishment has given, we believe, very
general satisfaction. Mr.. Eckfeldt has for
years occupied that position in the Mint
under the late Mr.. DEMO, and being en-
tirely familiar with the duties of the office,
despatch will at once be given in resuming
the old duties in an official capacity.
Bullion is in some demand to-day, and
Gold Bars are ruling at S50@860. About
1925, 900 have been taken for shipment to
Oriental ports since last steamer day.
Silver is unchanged and may be quoted
at 2 If cent discount @2 fP cent premium.
Currency Bills on the Atlantic Cities
are unsettled, but are offered at IS Y cent
premium on gold. Telegraphic Transfers
are ruling as formerly, 81 IT, cent pre-
MUM, and Sight Drafts, payable in coin,
at 2@24 3P cent premium. Sterling is
quotable at 4S4@4S4d for bankers bills.
Francs at ST. Mexican Dollars are worth
I0@ll IT, cent premium.
Legal Tenders have been active to-day,
and large sales were made at 53@533c,
closing at the second Board of Brokers at
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-03-15
Mint Matters.

The Alta of Saturday last has the fol-
lowing:
The opening of the Mint, which, in con-
sequence of the death of Mr.. DEMO, has
been closed some time, will take place on
Thursday, the 10th. under the new Meter
and Re6ner. Mr.. Eckfeldt, who has been
the practical officer during the last four
wears, and who is now the official head Of
that department by the confirmation of the
Senate. We understand that visitors will
be received at the Mint on Thursday next
from 9 A. NJ. to IL NJ.
Inasmuch as that the Mint is now to re-
sumo business, we have procured the
charges made upon deposits. These are
as follows:
THE SEPARATING CHARGES.
ls.@3Oo5. loOths ne ofgOld incluslye sgross oz.3c
.9igts-iGTths lie
rOUGHESISG OR REFINING CHARGES.
If the deposit contains base or refractory
metals. charge varying from &c. to &c. IF
gross ounce. independently of the regular
separating charge.
COINAGE CHARGE.
One-half of one per cent. Of the total
value of the gold and silver contained in
the deposit.
SILVER VALUE IN GOLD DEPOSITS.
The Mint pays at the rate of 81 81 per
standard ounce 600 fnel for silver con-
tanned in the gold deposits, except where
the deposit is 950-l0O0ths and over fine
of gold, when no allowance is made for
silver and no separating charge made to
the depositor.
SILVER BULLION FOR COIN.
The Mint purchases silver at the rate of
81 81 per standard ounce 600 fne), pay
able in silver coin, and gives credit for all
gold contained of ID ,O00ths fine and
over, payable in gold coin. The separat-
ing charges are the same as in gold de-
posts. If there be less than l3-l ,0OOths
tine of gold, no allowance is made to the
depositor for it.
A toughening or refining charge is ad-
ded on silver, where it contains from i
10 5O-thousandth, inclusive of base metal,
of ] cent per gross ounce-5l to $50, in
elusive, cent; Isl to 400, Ii cent-40l
and over, . cents; when very brittle and
base, cents per gross ounce.
If the silver contains Ii thousandths
fine and over of gold, independent of the
separating charge, a coinage charge is ad-
ded of / of one per cent on the value of
the gold so contained.
If the deposit contains no gold. there is
no separating or coming charge made.
FINE SILVER BARS.
If silver is deposited for fine silrer bars,
and contains gold Ii thousandths and
over. separating charge is made, the
same as before stated, and the coinage
charge of the of one per cent on the
value of the gold contained; also, the
regular toughening charge, as before, and
the bar making charge of ! cent per fine
ounce (l,000) fine of the silver contained
in the deposit. The silver contained in a
| fine bar is calculated at 81 l6 ALL per
standard. Tor 900 6ne.)
The Mint value of gold in deposits, at
standard fineness 600 6ne) is 43 ounce,
worth $500.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-03-15
NO EASTERN NEWS.

The break in the wires between Chicago
and Omaha is not yet repaired; and we
are left in ignorance of events transpiring
in the East at moment when almost
every hour is fraught with momentous
results. The break is in the white set
Elements" and we may look any moment
for news of the highest importance.
We have dispatches from Sacramento,
San Francisco and Oregon.
From Fort Churchill we learn Of the
formation of new military sub district.
comprising the State OF Nevada and the
Owens River country. Major McDermitt
is the Sub-commandant.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-03-15
RY TELEGRAPH!
SAN FRANCISCO DISPATCH.
spr,IL pIspArru 70 rHE GOLD hill DAILY NEWs.J
Trade with Salt Lake sam Jose
RaiIroad-The WRteree-Crash IN
ChOIlar neutrality-suspicious.
Line still Down.
SAN Francisco, March l3-ll

Trade with Salt Lake san jose
RaiIroad-The Wateree-Crash IN
ChOIlar neutrality-suspicious.
Line still Down.
San Francisco. March l5-ll AN.
The schooner Isabel is taking on a large
cargo of agricultural implements hard
ware and groceries, for Salt Lake via
Colorado river. This is the first cargo
ever loaded here for Salt Lake, direct.
The steamer Esmeralda, with Salt Lake
goods purchased at La Paz, has been heard
from near Ell Dorado Canon, and the Co.
copah passed La Paz, going down with
l, 600 sacks of copper ore, of which l,lOO
were from the Planet mine.
The proposition of the San Francisco
and San Jose Railroad Company to sur
render San Francisco city bonds for three
hundred thousand dollars at par for stock
held by the city, paying two years in
terest only, was finally accepted by the
Supervisors, unanimously, last evening.
1t is understood that the road passes into
hands of English capitalists.
The steamer Wateree is ready for sailing,
and will leave to-day for Mexico and Cen
trail America.
There was decided excitement i'll the
stock market yesterday afternoon, on ac-
count of reports unfavorable to, the per-
manent value of the Chollar mine. Stock
sold at 1920, decline of 5000 in five days
Judge Shepherd, yesterday convicted
Jackson, alias the Clipper, on charge Of
vagrancy. Notwithstanding he had shown
that he possessed an interest in real estate
and manufacturing business, and several
hundred dollars in money. Jackson was
proven to be an associate of jawhawkers
and swindlers.
Overland telegraph line is still down
east of Laramie.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-03-15
LATER,
MyateriOus NIurder-Thc Courts.

Myaterious Murder-Thc Courts.
Another mysterious murder has come
to light, by the discovery of the body of a
man buried in the sand, near the Hermit
age. A man going home, at late hour
last night, had his attention attracted BY
the strange actions Of his dog, who began
scratching the earth short distance from
the road. Going to the spot he found
that human face had become unearthed.
The Coroner being informed of the matter
took charge of the body, and upon exam
nation found but single wound on the
top of the head, insufficient to cause death.
He had evidently been stunned BY a blow
and buried afterwards. A pawn ticket i'll
his pocket had on it the name Of Vim.
Hill, on his boots the name of Michael
Boinder. The police have not been able
TO make any discoveries.
J. n. Decosta, who brought suit in the
Fifteenth Distric. Court against J. F. Oat-
man for $40, 900, for injuries received dur
ing a fight, has been non-suited on the
ground that he had already sued in JUS
,ice Court for $4,000 damages, and been
defeated there.
TIE trial of NJ. Cohn, against l. Worm
ser for $4,000 damages for assault and
battery, IS on trial in the Fifteenth Dis
trict Court to-day.
Overland line got :" o. k" at l o'clock.
No news yet.
Forenoon stock Sales.
Moscow, $3O@27.
Uncle Sam. 1910.
Gould s. Curry, $ls75.
Savage. $l73O.
Imperial, Sl624@l6O.
Wide West, SIS.
Lady Bryan. Sll1.
Chollar, $4l5@40O.
Hale & Norcross, 1915.
North American, 1872.
Oakland Railroad, $60@T5.
GREENBAcKs, So 3-8.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-03-15
HAPPINESS OR MISERY
Thst il the Question!

1,HE PRoPRIEToRs OF THE PACIFIC
Museum Of Anatomy and science" have de-
termned, regardless Of expense, TO issue FREE
flor the benefit Of suffering humanity four Of
their most interesting and instructive Lee.
TURES on MARRIAGE, and its disquaifcs.
lions: Nervous Debility, Premature Decline of
Manhood indigestion, Weakness or Depr Hion.
Loss of Energy and Vital Power, the great Social
Evil, and those maladies that result from youth
full follies, excuses of maturity, or ignorance Of
Physiology and Natures Laws
These Invaluable Lectures have been the means
of enlighteniDg and saving thousands, and will be
forwarded FREE on receipt Of Twenty i've
Gents In postage stamps. by addressing "Secre.
tary Pacific Museum Of Anatomy and Science,
Pine street, San Francisco" LetterI TO he sent
through Wells, Fargo & Co. mht UP
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-03-15
OREGON DISPATCH.
ESPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE GOLD HILL DAILY Ne,

Wreck-Seizure Of Steamer Pacific.
PORTLAND, Oregon. March l5.-The
schooner Doyle, engaged in the oyster
trade between Yaquma Bay and San
Francisco, was wrecked on Saturday last,
while entering the bay. When almost
across the bar the wind died out, and the
ebbing tide carried her upon the beach.
The vessel, and cargo, consisting of Gov
eminent goods for Siletz and Alsea Agen-
cies, were an almost total loss. The crew
escaped. ...
The steamer Pacific was seized, yester-
day, by Collector Adams, for violation of
the revenue law, by carrying a quantity
of opium-the same not appearing upon
her manifest. Bonds were required in the
sum of 1926, 1000, and were filed yesterday
She left for San Francisco last evening,
taking d cargo of produce, valued at
1859 1000, and $6S, 900 treasure.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-03-15

THE rebel General Hood has retired to
the shades of private life. In his farewell
order to his troops, he thanks them for
their fidelity and zeal to the Confederate
cause, and tells them that he did his very
best! If being whipped in every engage,
ment from the time he assumed command
until he left it, is "doing his very best
we should like to know what would be
considered by the valorous Hood as doing
his very worst.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-03-15

UNION SENTIMENT IN ALABANA.-A
correspondent of the Chicago Tribune
makes the following statements on the au-,
thority of an executor of the South, who
has Just escaped out of Alabama: He
assures me that the reaction in favor of
the Union is not only great, but sweeping.
The Legislature, which refused to do any
thing more for the war, is fully sustained.
and had it gone further and passed reso-
lutions for return TO the Union, three
fourths of the voters would have greeted
it with a hearty amen. Resolutions of
this character will certainly be introduced
soon, and strong hopes are entertained OF
their passage"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-03-15
FORT CHURCHILL DISPATCH
New Military sub-District.

FoRr CHURCHILL, March l5.-By order
of General Wright, Commanding Depart
ment of California and Nevada, SUBJ
military district has been formed, embra-
cling the State of Nevada and including
Fort Independence, Owens River Valley.
CAL, under the command of Major Chas.
McDermit, I'd Cavalry California Volun-
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-03-15

The Democratic Press of San Francisco
has discovered something wonderful. 1t
says that the passage of the amendment to
the Constitution of the United States by
Congress Is equivalent to declaring the
Emancipation proclamation unconstitu-
tional, for the reason that if valid no
amendment was required. One Of these
measures kills all the slaves. and the other
prevents any more being born.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-03-15

The CorToN IN REBELDoa.-The total
amount Of cotton now in the Southern
Confederacy is estimated by good judges
at about FIVE millions of bales. This
amount at $500 per bale, about its present
worth in New York, would foot up to the
enormous sum of 81, 500, OOo, 900, or nearly
twice the amount of our national indebt-
edness.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-03-15

A Terrible SUBJECT FOR THOUGHT.
A foreign paper states that there are in the
Archives Of Justice in Paris, 800, 600 full
and circumstantial reports of cases Of
suicide. At that rate, provided the pro-
duction could be stopped, the whole pop
ulAtion might be soon exterminated. 5
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-03-15

THEArER To-NIGHr.- Remember the
Artillery Benefit at the Thea,er tonight.
The new and tasteful additions to the
Theater; the excellent troupe of Walter
Bray, the attractive programme of the en-
tertainment, and more than all, the object
OF the Benefit, calls for an attendance to
the full capacity of the house.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-03-15

The British authorities are somewhat
disturbed at the testimony of witness,
who had been engaged as fireman on the
rebel pirate Rappahannock. He testified
that Government tug took the ship out
of Sheerness harbor. John Bull has done
many dirty trick during this war that
will come to light when Uncle Sam has a
convenient opportunity of making inquiry
into his acts. In the aggregate, about the
value of the British Possessions on this
continent
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NEW TO-DAY.
L. II II Il H r =

l. r L Il Il r -
Remaining Unclaimed in the Post Office
Mt Gold Hill, Nevada, ON the 9th day
of March, \. ID. 1868.
To obtain any Of these letters. the applicant must
call for Advertised Letters aud give date Of List;
If not called for within One Month they VIII lie
sent to the Dead Letter ONCE.
Black, Miss CM Latorce, VIM
Bleibtrue. Martin Lambeth, Henry
Barker, Henry T. = Martin, James
BRYANT, Chas Morrison, JasJ
Clegg Thos Moon WmH
Chase, Stephen Mckenzie, VIM
Carlisle, stephen F. McGee' John
Carter, JLa McMartin. Mrs KatIo
Carr. LIE Mcdonald, J A
CourchOine, Daniel Orth, John
David. WIN ard Evan OSnllivan, Jas
Daley. Francis Plummer. Jackson
DayJH Palmer, s r
Dale. Charles Peters, John F
Dalv, John Quinn, John
Doran, John Quick, John {
Dow LucindaC Ray. Hide
Dow, Lucinda Rine T
Etskorn, Peter Rousset' Mrs Mary
Edwards. WIN W Robinson, Samuel
Fleet, J S Rossiter, Patrick
FOrsaith, Geo Swenson, George
Gallagher, Bernard Snider, VIM n
Gaddy, MR. Seal, Thomas
Gray Norris Sprat, Henry
HuSsry Baruabas a Shea, Patrick
Hyde Myrou Sterrett. Mrs Mary
Hadley, Geo s silver, VIM
Hays. Samuel St. John. Mrs E
Isaac, WmH Smith, Enos H
Jahn. Henry Tidd Miss Amanda
Keay, John Walsh, Thos
Kirk c Wright, VIM
Leahy. John Walters. Mrs w a
Linn, James Wales II
Luddy. VIM White, Warren
Iiphtner CIV Whitcom, Jas
Foreign List.
Ferdinand Maras, Francois Trotier,
Casper ScharetZ Octave DeRouin.
James Thanhe.
mhl5lt S.W. CHUBBUCK. Postmaster.
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ROUNDABOUT NEws.-The Richmond
Wing insists that General Sherman is in
favor OF slavery, and Lincoln also-and
that the settlement of the war will not
really affect the great issue. If those dis
tinguished leaders are so inclined. they
have mighty queer way Of showing it.
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MIGHT WORK

AND GENERAL CLEANING DONE.
IiY THE UNDERSIGNED WILL BE DONE
ID Night Work, Clean Yards, Etc, Etc. on the
shortest notice. and in the most satisfactory man
ner. Orderi may be left at No. 76 south street
opposite Wells, Fargo 4 Co., Virginia
nnh6 In SD hOtEkc ~VO'
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Knickerbecker Engine Co. No. 5.

MEMBERS BELONGING TO
Nl Knickerbocker Engine Com. '57R79
psuy No. 5, who intend 10 parade - ~
Day, March l7th 1865, are hereby notified TO leave
their names at the Engine House with the Stew
ard Of the Company, on or before the evening of
March 10th. 1865, when there will be meeting Of
the Company. and all members are requested 10
be present at o'clock P. NJ, as business of i'm
portance will come before the meeting.
HUGH KELLY, Foreman.
.' *. NJ FLOOD, President.
H. A. WILLIAMS, Secretary. mhl3td
Enterprise and Union copy.
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Commenting on the above. 4
Francisco Mercantile Gazette says:

Francisco Mercantile Gazette says:
The above figures show that the man VINO
increased his capital from S1,O0O,00O to So
0O0,0 900 in currency during the interval be-
tween Jan. "a and Jan. %, was absolutely
poorer al the latter date and they likewise
suggest the very natural and vet paradoxical
inference. that the more 4 man has of that
kind Of money, the more impecunious he be-
comes. 1t is such facts as these that make
business life great gambling concern"
and not tina sharing literally with laborinS
men the profits derived from their toil-noE
returning to the capitalist full percentage Of
the large gains which his money has earned
for US. We observe, in conclusion, that it is
one Of the peculiarities Of oar currency, that
a man improves his condition 6y acquiring it.
Thatn fetch him. \ man made two
millions of dollars in greenbacks in one
year, and lost seven hundred and fifty
thousand dollars in gold by the opera
tion.. Save yourselves, gentlemen the
aScutus Is loose.