Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-07-27
THE EVENING NEWS.
STRUCK WArER.-We are informed BY

Of the volume of thirty inches, and issuing
from the tunnel like a young river. Work
has been unremittingly prosecuted upon
this claim for the last four years, and nu-
merous tunnels have been run, and shafts
sunk, resulting in the defining of a fine
ledge containing good pay rock, although
not in sufficient quantities TO pay for
crushing. The prospects of the company,
however, were 50 favorable rs to warrant
their projecting q long tunnel Of some
l,400 feet-commenced about eighteen
months ago, and which has now attained
a length Of nearly 1900 feet. at which
point the present water was struck. The
ledge may pitch so that the tunnel may
be Immediately upon it, and the water is
8 fair indication from which to draw. the
inference /; still the company expect TO run
the balance of 200 feet before striking the
ledge proper, which being 1000 feet below
the lowest point of their works above, is
expected TO yield ore OF great value. The
best portions of ore taken from the upper
works yielded some Sl67 per ton. and if
the supposed rule of the greater the depth
the richer the rock, proves true, there
must in this instance be q most valuable
deposit Of ore awaiting the energetic man.
agement Of the company 10 reveal. We
shall note the progress Of the company
with interest, and wish them every sue
cess in the development of their mine.
RArrLEsNAHEs.-It seems as if an I'M
usually large number of these reptiles now
roam our hill-sides, to the oft-times seri-
Gus fright Of travellers and local residents.
A. party going up Mt. Davidson last SUN
day. saw and killed three in their ascent,
and last week one was found crushed by
the wheel of a quartz wagon, near the
tunnel on the Dayton toll-road. Hester-
day afternoon DR.. Keen. while riding to-
wards American Flat, and while near the
Uncle Sam Company's dump, heard q
snake sound its ~rattleS, and Immediately
after was quite astonished to see the rep
tile flying through the air towards him, at
II rate not agreeable TO tender nerves. For
tunately the snake fell short some three
feet, and his horse, shifting the alarm,
bounded off at tremendous speed. Sc
curing his s%norting and terrified animal at
a cabin near by. the doctor retraced his
steps, found his snakeship still in the road,
and proceeded. in lieu of other weapons,
to dispatch him with stones, which, with
untiring zeal on the part Of the doctor,
and considerable wriggling and squirming
on the part of the reptile, was duly &C.
complished in a half hours time. This
snake was found TO measure near four
feet in length, and large in proportion.
Doxt.a, onNnns ha tnA rorof,,l IN NvolkInn
over our hills, and should feel their way
cautiously when travelling in unfrequented
places.
I. D. G. T.-The institution established
under the above mystic symbols, had an
enthusiastic meeting at their hall on Tues
day evening, when some ten new members
were gathered from the sight of saloon
keepers into the arms Of tcc-total follow
ers. The higher degree Of the Order was
also conferred on several members by the
district deputy, Mr.. Z. LOOMS, which
binds the taker to abstain from all spirit
uous mixtures during the balance Of his
earthly career. We have understood that
several of our prominent bar-keepers are
sighing for the sight Of their late prom
inent patrons, but who are now sheltered
beneath the temperance standard, and a
few on B street, seriously contemplate
closing their establishments in view Of the
benign influence Of the l. o. G. L. seri-
ously affecting their business.
OPPREssIvE.-A clear sky allowed the
suns rays to beat down with unremitting
fury, yesterday, and old Sol improved the
opportunity by treating US to one Of the
hottest days we have ever experienced
here. Few people could be seen on our
streets during midday and afternoon. for
few cared to brave the heat which darted
down with such fury. We did not care
10 hunt up a thermometer to ascertain It's
intensity, but think it must have ranged
no near the hundreds. Towards evening
il became more endurablc, and our people
took advantage of the fact, and filled our
streets with p~romenaders. But during
the whole evening the heat was very OPP
pressive, and everybody seemed to concede
tina, both the day and night were the hot
test OF the season.
SNALL-Pox.-Several parties informed
as yesterday that this frightful disease
was prevalent, and that two cases were
discovered in Virginia yesterday, but up
on diligent inquiry We have been unable
20 trace the rumors TO any authentic
source, and several physicians inform Us
that they are unaware of airy cases being
in our midst, and doubt much its presence.
We suspect that o~ver-excitable parties
have circulated the reports-originating
in a single case Of varioloid-which has
shown itself in a very mild form upon one
of the school children recently vaccinated.
but we feel confident that no we'll defined
case of the smallpox has yet manifested
itself h%ereabouts.
The PLAcE.-Hatch S Brothers, at No.
is South c street, have just received an
invoice OF beautiful gold fish," a splen-
did ornament for bar or parlor, and are
selling them at reasonable rates. Messrs.
Hatch s. Brothers. are also dealers in the
finest kind Of family groceries, vegetables,
and ranch products generally, and always
have but one price, their prosperity illus
trs,es their excellent mode of doing bust
ness.
WALTER BRAY.-This gentleman, well
and personally known to the patrons Of
the Opera House, will receive a benefit
Friday evening. on which occasion the
largest and best bill yet offered will be
presented. Dan Setchel, Walter Bray,
and Harry Courtaine (who has volun-
,cered) the triumviate incarnation Of COM
edy, will each and all appear in two ex-
cellent pieces, and songs, dances, etc., will
make a huge entertainment. Box sheet
now open.
OPERA HorsE.-Last evening the Opera
House was crowded on the occasion OF
Dan Setchel's benefit, and we never re-
member OF having laughed more heartily
and az hoy ;n1 mora o;l fror outsi1p OpODle