Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-04-28
THE EVENING NEWS.

speClinenS OF copper OES VIC S'Sa 80
Lodges from which these specimens were
obtained is situated near Walker River,
and about fifty miles from this place: Dr.
Collins and ]. C. Swain located the
claims during the present month. under
the names of 1.-THE Einnim and Ger
trude" companies. Or course ou. n.te
labor has yet been done towards the de-
velopment of the lodges, but depth OF
four feet from the surface the lode Is two
fee, in width. and assays made Of the ore
show il TO contain sixty per cent OF cop
per, and silver and gold in minor quaint
ties, The Immediate country is very bar
rem. and no water is TO be had except at
the river. twelve miles distant, while fuel
and lumber of all kinds Is equally scarce.
II is the intention of these fortunate loca-
torS to commence the development of the
lodges forthwith. A force of men will be
put at work. and smelling works will be
erected on the nearest portion of the river
bank. The specimens are most beautiful.
and can be seen BY the curious, at DIR.
fuckers office.
PRMAkIEs.-The registered Union men
of Virginia, held primary meetings last
evening in the various Wards, and nomi-
mated delegates to the Convention of to.
day, also candidates for Aldermen. The
following is the result:
First Ward-3S votes polled-Dele-
gates chosen: John c. James, G. b.
Cobb. c. B. Kimball. L. Goodwin. G. \.
Eel<. r. y. Graves. For Alderman-W.
II. Young.
Second ward-2l5 votes polled-Dele-
gates chosen: W. II. Clagett. John
Piper. G. P. Morrill,. P. Mulcahy. Fred.
Furth. K. NJ. Daggest, d. NJ. Stewart.
For Aldvrman-Jo>eph F. Hall.
Third Wards votes polled-Dele-
gates chosen: John Spring. B. Z. Whit
man, J. c. Tucker. E. II. Emanuel, VIM.
VI. Cutter. Il. Z. Chappell. b. +. Lackey'
I. G. Taylor.
Fourth ward-S5 votes polled-Dele-
gates chosen: Warren Htaton, L. K.
smith, D. Crosby. ]. Phillips. For Alder
man-W. H. Eddy.
FmE.-Last night about nine o'clock
an alarm # FIRE was given in Virginia,
which proved to issue from the Starr
House. on North E street. BY the time
that water was got on the building it was
wrapped in flames, but the Virginia fire
men are never discouraged, and mount
ing the balcony amid smoke and fame.
commenced pouring 20 heavy volume of
water into and upon the house. that in
few moments the flames were subdued.
The house was entirely Quilted. and con-
siderable damage done to the furniture. of
which portion was saved. The adjoin-
ing houses were at one time in imminent
peril, and large portion Of the furniture
was removed therpfrom. The origin of
the ire was supposed to be from defec-
tive pipe. and we believe the premises to
Be uninsured. A number Of assaults
happened, of which more extended notice
is given in our columns
FATAL AccIDEST.-Laste evening, while
the engines were passing to the fire, Jacob
George, an old and respected citizen OF
Virginia, was struck by the hose carriage
of No. As engine and knocked down, the
carriage passing over him. In falling. his
temple struck sharp rock and fractured
his Skull 50 severely that all earthly skill
could not save his life. and at few
minutes past l o'clock this morning he
breathed his last. Mr.. George was about
forty years of age, and leaves SON and
two daughters-women grown-in Sac
ramento, Cal. His sudden death is uni
versally deplored. for he was a sober, in
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CASUALTIES AT THE FIRE. - Virginia
Engine No. l, in running to the fire last
night, started without sufficient force at
the brake. and consequently broke away
from the boys at the tongue, piling up in
q stone house at the corner, and smashing
the tongue. wheels, and some other gear
ing in a decidedly improbable manner.
Bruce Carney and Billy Nolan, who had
the tongue, narrowly escaped with life.
both meeting with severe bruises. Tim.
Cronin had the bones of his ankle broken.
Several parties were more or less injured,
and as the ponderous engines whirled
down the hill in the Pitchy darkness 1t
seems wonderful that more people were
not injured or killed outright.
SoDA.-One of the most delightful and
healthy beverages that can be drank in
the summer season is q draught Of cool,
eferyeSeing soda. 1t cheers but does not
inebriate, cools and leaves no fever; IS an
excellent regulator of diSordered stom-
ach. and if more soda, and less instant
death in the shape of gin. whisky and
brandy, and more soda was consumed.
our people would have better health and
better morals. Flood s Co., North Z
street. Virginia, manufacture a superior
article of soda.
The OPERA House." Satan in Paris
was presented last night to limited au-
dierce, Miss Brown as Satan, and several
aliases, performed remarkably well, and
Was admirably supported by Miss Sallie
Hinckley. Mr.. Meyers, Pierpont Thayer.
and the balance of the company. The
piece is well adapted to Miss Browns Pc
culiar powers of acting. and Is to be re-
peated o-night. Saturday and Sunday
Miss Brown viii appear as Mazeppa. and
will doubtless perform TO crowded houses.
Cor SHOT Last night. man whose
name we could not learn, got on the RAM
page at the Music Hall. and was put out
BY officer Hearn, when upon the sidewalk
he declared himself. and while flourish
ing derringer pistol il was discharged.
the ball passing through the palm of his
hand. Hearn then arrested the belliser-
ent chap and lodged him in the station
house. where he had time to get sober.
The PIONEER STAGES are now making
excellent time. and are cracking through
ahead of all competition. People travel
ing 10 California should remember that
the staunch old Pioneer Line is the best.
safest. and by far the quickest route to
travel with.
TIE Masonic Relief Board receives
benefit thi. evening at the Opera House,
and strong bill Of attractions is offered
for the occasion.
MARROW EscAPE.-Yesterday afternoon
a small boy wa. run over BY buggy, or
north C street. Virgins. but wonderful &c
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