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The Shasta courier., 1865-11-25
J. II. HAYDEN, Agent,

Office cor. Montgomery and Sacramento sts,
mr4 SAN FRANCISCO.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08

SrLvBR-oS-THB-B RAIN.-Since the char
scter of ore whence silver is extracted has
become generally known, a great many Of
our old prospectors remember where they
have seen something like it in former days,
but thinking it worthless neglected it.
They now go to look it up. Everybody
is ransacking his experience both with
ears and eyes TO see if he hasn't an I'M
known silver mine. Meanwhile the loca-
tons where 1t is found are growing daily,
in reputation. Veins, which, upon anal
yzation, are found to be very rich-aver-
aging a thousand dollars in silver and
gold per ton for a width of two or three
inches have been struck both above and
below Georgetown. All that remains to
be demonstrated Is the extent Of the veins,
and the quantity Of such ore which can
be taken from them. Time will suffice for
this. and we request our friends Bast to
volt W or three months before investing
in mines twice as far from all the advan-
tages Of working and in a much worse
climate than those of Colorado. We have
true silver veins US rich as are found any
where within three months we will estab-
lish their extent.-CooraGo Journal.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08

ISDIANs.-All Of our exchanges are
filled with accounts of Indian murders and
depredations. The Platte Route to Den
yer seems to have been rendered safe at
the expense Of that west from Denver,
upon which depredations have been on
slant for two or three months. The Ar
kansas, in the vicinity of Forts Larned
and Zarah, has been the scene Of Indian
theft and outrage for a month or six
weeks. From Fort Benton and Fort
MoJave the story is the same. Whites
murdered, their effects destroyed, and the
country becoming dcpopulated. Utah
and Nevada are constantly in hot water
with the redskins. Last, but not least,
the Utes of the mountains are becoming
infected with the prevailing war epidemic.
There is an impression that they mean to
go to war, anyhow, whether their demands
in relation to the difficulty with the Mex
leans be complied with or no. We hope
not, but if so, the day of p~roclamations,
of Indian scenes, of militia, and devilment
of all kinds, is not yet over. The Utes
may depopulate the outside mountain
counties, but they cannot cut of our COM
munication with the States. 1t is to be
hoped no effort will be spared to preserve
peace with them.-CoIorado Journal.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08
Communicated
VIRGINIA FIRE DEPARTMENT.
VIRGINIA, August Z, 1865.

VIRGINIA, August Z, 1865.
ED. News: As there is considerable
Of a stir in the Fire Department of this
city, on account of the action of the Board
Of Aldermen and his Honor the Mayor,
with regard to that branch of our COM
munity-the latest of which is a PROPOSE
ton to purchase the apparatus for the
city-we would like to know, and would
respectfully ask the Honorable Board of
Aldermen what are their intentions, in
case they purchase the machines, and how
do they mean to conduct the affairs Of the
Department: Do they intend that the
apparatus shall remain in the possession
Of each company, and that they shall elect
their own officers, or will his Honor the
Mayor Of the Honorable Board Of Alder
men appoint the officers. Do they intend
to reduce the organization, admitting that
it is too large for this city to maintain ,
The question then arises, which compa-
MES will be retained in services The fol-
towing suggestions would perhaps meet
the exigencies of the case: Let the matter
of reducing the Fire Department be left to
the firemen themselves, to DO decided by
vote, as to how many companies are re-
quired, and choose by lot which shall be
retained in service. We think that the
aremen are perfectly willing to aid in o
c~ommendable effort to reduce the expenses
of the city, and relieve it of its embarrass-
ments. Again, as it is proposed TINT the
amount derived from the sale of the ma
chimes, or q portion Of it, be donated to
the Fire Department Charitable Fund,
nhen It is paid orer, we would ask: will
there, when the city has control Of the
Department, be any Charitable Fund.-
or, If it should be abolished as an unnec-
essary institution, what will be done with
the money so donated: Answers to the
above queries will oblige
MANY TAXPAYERS.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08
Forenoon Stock Snles.
CARSON ITEMS.

From the Carson Appeal of this morninG.l
Bold HIGHWAY ROBBERY NEAR OUR
CRY LINITs.-Just as we were going to
press last night, we learned of q robbery
which took place on the Bedford Toll
Road, about 0 o'clock last evening. A
S. W. Wright, who. we understand, has
been supplying the Yellow Jacket Com
pauy with lumber, was stopped while
coming into town in q wagon, and when
near the brick kiln, within full sight Of
the town, was stopped by three men who
ordered him ont of the wagon and tn 60
with them. They took him out some
distance into the sage brush, and then
robbed him Of $2,426-all he had. After
robbing him, they told him to move off,
in the direction Of Gold Hill and threat
cncd him with death if he stopped within
their sight. He started off and when, at
q safe distance, made the best time in his
power to get well away from them. We
shall endeavor to get some further partic-
ulars concerning this bold outrage for our
to-morrow's issue. This is the most
startling, daring instance of highway rob-
berry that has been brought to our notice.
EMEuTE-PRIsoNERs KILLED There
was q grand rushof prisoners for the road
yesterday, US Billy Wilson's stage was
passing the State Prison. There were
six of them altogether. Wilson came
along Just in time to assist in their cap
ture. Being u very powerful man, he
seized q club and knocked the first two
that he come to, and laid them out as cold
as q wedge. The guards fired at the
others, but none were hit. They were all
finally captured, and again taken into
custody. George Haswell told this yarn
with q face on him as long as a mules,
and had worked US up to a pitch of yaller
kivered excitement when he let us into
the sell. The prisoners were chickens
that got loose from their owner, an old
Dutch woman who peddles poultry.
Wilson must be fond of chickens, for he
says he would like to get hold Of the old
lady's rooster and pullet.
Cor THE RHEUMArIz.-We are sorry to
learn that our friend George Lewis is laid
up with rheumatism. The fact is, George
was one of the jury in the last trial Of the
Ophir- Moscow case, and as the doctor
told the Irishman about his wife, his
" liver was touched mot after. the fash
ion of the Paddy's Interpretation, but by
ho;n0 lonko6 Nm an 1nn0 from n 0Oo1 hod
and his natural "nourishment." George
is getting better, however, and will be out
in q few days.
U. S. CIRcuIT.-Judgc Baldwin will
hold q session of the U. S. Circuit Court
on Wednesday (to-morrow), in the Senate
Chamber, county buildings. We were
misinformed as to the time of holding this
term when we stated it would be held on
Monday.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08
A-rxeudc.rou, Galeua.

There are two kinds Of silver one-one
which corresponds with the blossom or
surface rock in the Georgetown neighbour
hood, so many specimens OF which have
been lately seen BY our citizens, contain
ing considerable lead, and requiring a diff
ferent process Of assay. This surface ore
is nothing more than a lead ore, and
called argentiferous galena, though it con-
tains, as nearly all galena ore does, q GER
tain portion Of silver.
There is another kind Of silver ore,
which contains no lead or anthony.
This is the crevice ore, and has not yet
been found in Colorado more than one
inch in width; it is much richer than the
other kind, and has assayed very largely.
This is known as the ruby silver ore by
some prospectors. Hittel says:
The mode of assaying with a crucible,
and also Of working the lead-bearng
silver ore, differs from that of the ore free
from lead. rr.
To assay argentiferous galena, mix four
hundred grains Of the pulverized ore with
twelve hundred grains of carbonate Of
soda and forty grains Of charcoal; put
into a crucible, and then into q furnace ;
raise the heat sufficient to melt the mass !;
take out the crucible, give it o tap or two,
to shake the metal to the bottom Of the
melted matter ; let it cool; take out the
button, which should be heated in a cupel
to drive off the lead, leaving the silver
free.
Silver ore no containing lead may be
assayed by mixing four hundred grains Of
ore with four hundred Of itharge, eight
grains Of ~pulvaized charcoal, two hun
dred grains Of carbonate of soda. This
mixture is put into a crucible, q thin layer
Of borax is sprinkled over 1t, and it is put
into the furnace and treated as in the pre-
ceding paragraph.-COLorado Journal.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08

WHAT DOES 1T MEAN Talking of
Long Hairs" and "Shors Hairs" why
we really have seen more men who have
had their hair cut INDEPENDENTLY and
very short, indeed-in the town of Gold
Hill and Virginia, within two weeks than
we have seen in a year previous. What
does it mean: we unconsciously asked
Lem. Goliath this morning, in front of
the post office. Mean )" answered the
jolly Lem, why, havn't you heard yet
They say out on the Truckee that accord
ing to appearances, the crop Of hare is
short this year." We Of course, weak
ened on this answer. That's what it
means. Nose Haines and the Carson
appeal will make n note of it. (Bald-head
Congressman, you know, Harry
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08
Gold Hill Assay Office
AND ORES
A s S Y E D,
Al Gold Hill,...........Storey County,
NEVADA, e.
By CONRAD

Formerly Supervising .Assayer NJ
the United States. Mint, IAN
Francisco, CAL,
And Lnte sHPeriltendent Sf A..ayins ~
the Gould CIV a Sr Seyya ain.''
GOLD AND SILVER BULLION MELTED
" and Assayed, ut San Francisco rates.
RETURNS IN BARS are rs speedily rendered
az ~ compatible with y critical ascertainment OF
Value.
The Values stamped nre guaranteed TO be those
which the U. S. Mint Tor its Branchcs0 will de-
clare, II deposited for coinage.
Orc assays carefully made, Mt rates reasonaOly,
correspondent with the number and character OF
Assays desired, and with the amount and form "i
sample furnished.
Specific and detailed circulars furnished on up
plication personally at the Office, or by mail TO
CONRAD WlEGAND.
East side of Main street, near and below Wells
Fargo e. Co.'S. Gold Hill.
References-By Formulation.
N GOLD HILL.
p. D.. Hedley, Esq, Agent Wells, Fargo & Co.
J. w. Flood e. Co., Bankers.
n. a.. H.. Ball, Esq, NJ J. W. Flood &Co..G
W. II. B~lauvelt, ESQ.,. Of the Bank of Calfornln
IN VIRGINIA.
Chas. Bonner, Esq, Sup't Gould & Curry GO.
J. II. Latham, Esq, Agent Wells. Fargo 4 CO.
WIN. Sharon, Esq, ct the Bank Of California
IN SAN FRANCISCO.
Robt. i. Swain, Esq, Sup'tU. 8. Branch Mini.
BENZ. 7. Martin, Esq, AsSayer Of U. s. u. Mint.
Alpheus Bull. President Of Gould e. Curry Co.
D. %. Mills, Esq, at tho Bank Of California
Donohoe, Kelly Co, Parrot g. Co.,
Snther & Co., Chas. F. Rlchn,
Flint, Peabody & Co.. Wm.T 7. Coleman. ESQ.
Gold Hill, May q, 1865. my5u
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08

CoRPoRArE SEAL.-The Town Trustees
have just received from the hands of Mr..
F. W. Shultz, Of Virginia, a new seal for
the corporation of Gold Hill. The seal is
about an inch and three-fourths broad.
Forming q circle just within the outer
edge, are tho words. Corporate Seal of
Gold Hill, Nevada" Within the circle
formed by these words and between the
words "old Glory" is a very fair repre-
sentation Of the American flag floating
from the head Of a flagstaff supposed to
represent Old Glory floating from the
flagstaff at the News ofice.) The seal is
simple, tasty and well designed, and re-
iects credit on the designer and engraver,
and shows good taste On the part of those
Of our town officers who had charge Of
getting it up.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08

FIrS HuoH LUDLOW, in his overland
trip to California, found between Utah
and the Humboldt mountains, a large
desert composed, as he says, of Island
and snowy alkali." He describes it as
one of the most dismal and ~forbidding
spots that was ever traversed by the foot
of man; but, in view OF the extension
through it of the Atlantic and Pacific
Railroad, he suggests an interesting pos
sibility as to its future use. He says:
I'm its crudest state, the alkaline earth
Of the desert is sufficiently pure to make
violent effervescence with acids. No
elaborate process is required to turn it
into commercial soda and potash. Coal
has already been found in Utah. Slick
exists abundantly in all the desert uplifts.
Why should not the greatest glass-wor&s
in the world be reared along the desert
section of the Pacific road :-and why
should not the entire market Of the Pacific
coast be supplied with refined alkalics
from the same tract"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08
THE following is from a letter of Lieu
tenant Governor Bross to the Chicago
Tribune ,dnAnl nk Dnnuor H;tu.

1HE IolloWlng Is from d IeIter oi LIEU
tenant Governor Bross to the Chicago
Tribune, dated at Denver City:
cat the risk Of being tainted with a
railroad on the BRAIN we insert here o
paragraph upon tho Pacific Railroad to
the Missouri. We have spoken only Of a
small district. There are any number OF
mines in Southern Colorado conceded to
be richer and moro productive than those
we have visited. West of the Snowy
Range there are most extensive and valu-
able silver mines, which we are assured by
those who know whereof they affirm, will
rival those Of Nevada. What is doing to
develop the mines now discovered, and to
find others, is nothing to what would be
done were tho railroad in operation. Tho
Board of Trade, our merchants and manu-
facturers should all know that when our
Iowa roads are done, and the Pacific limo
in operation even to Fort Kearney, Chi
cago can control the great bulk OF the
trade. Could our leading business men
have been with Jul party for the last two
weeks, they would go home, and not
cease their canvassing and discussing and
subscribing and paying for stock and
bonds in the railways, till their compile.
ton was secured to Fort Kearney by the
first of January, 1857. Tax me my share
to do it, and If the requisite number will
do the same, the money shall be ready on
call. The road ought to reach the noun
tains in three years at most"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08

REPUTATION. After copying the Hum
boldt Registers article on the apparent re-
pudiation by the State Board of Examiners
of some old debts due the Printers of this
State for printing done for the old Terri
tory, the Reese River RereiAe thus sensibly
comments on the same subject. We en-
poet the Press of this State will make
things rather hot before the lst Of Septem-
Der. But, pay or repudiate will suit us,
Messrs. Examiners; and we are DESTROYS
of knowing which. The RereiM talks as
follows on the subject:
"The press OF Nevada generally, were
furnished the new Constitution, and were re-
quested to publish it for general information,
and to give il q proper circulation before the
election. The Convention ordered this done
and the bills for printing the same should be
paid. We believe the State officers ut Carson
are very prompt drawing their W salaries,
but they never give to poor sage-brush prin-
tcrs u thought as to how they shall provide for
the heavy freight bill on the material used in
publishing official State documents. Come,
gentlemen at Carson attend to your duly
faithfully, and we have no fear you will
speedily allow US what is honestly due, and
pay this debt honestly created. The winter
will soon be upon US and the price Of freight
increased, and it would be very convenient
not to have that much matter standing" in
Carson before the State Commissioners any
longer than actually necessary. We have
earned the money; the bill is reasonable,
Just. and over due, and only your action is
needed to have the account on our books
properly balanced and the bill receipted for"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08

Our -GENERALED.-Some East Ten
nessee rebels recently attempted to attach
the $780, 900 in specie belonging to the
Bank of Tennessee, captured at Augusta,
Ga. on the ground that it was the pro-
per.y Of the depositors. Gov. Brownlow
promptly notified the Sheriff that the
Bank Of Tennessee had $4,000, 900 of the
sacred and inalienable School Fund, be-
longing to the children of the State, which
fund was stolen by Harris, in 1852, and
that he was determined TO hold on TO the
5000, 900 at all hazards.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08
Tor Wine Seizures-Sick Patients
Political Arrested - Late from
New Hork-Bnrnum'A Museum De.
HtrOyed by Riret

More Wine Seizures-Aick Patients
Political = Arrested Lnie from
New xork-Rnrnum'a Museum De.
sfroyed by Fire!
San Francisco, Aug. So P. II.
This morning, forty-six suits were be-
gun in the U. S. District Court against
the red, claret and champagne wines re-
Gently seized by the revenue officers.
The faculty Of the Toland Medical Col
lege have offered to attend the sick in the
City and County Hospital free, if their
students are permitted to attend clinical
lecture. II accepted it will save the city
$4,000 a year.
The Union County Convention will rs.
semble tonight for the purpose of nomi-
mating a committee.
VIM. Dixon, O sailor, was arrested last
night, charged with assaulting the mate
of the Pacific On the high seas. He is
now being examined before U. S. Com
missioner Heustis.
A Denver paper received at Salt Lake
this morning, contains the following
Barnum's Museum in New York city was
totally destroyed by fire on the morning
Of the 9th of July. 1t was thought the
Ere would not extend beyond those build
ings adjoining the Museum on Broadway,
and two or three buildings in the rear,
leaving that portion Of the block fronting
on Nassau street untouched. The Astor
House, New York Herald office, Evening
Express Office and other prominent build
ings in the vicinity, narrowly escaped de-
struction.
Forenoon Stock SnIes.
Savage, Sl,225@l,200.
Desoto, 80.
Daney, $29@3O.
Uncle Sam, $290@300.
Imperial, IS226@222.
Crown Point, $9S0@995.
Sierra Nevada, S22@20.
Potosi, 1852 50@455.
Caledonia Tunnel, 81.
Yellow Jacket, Sl,250@l,2 S0.
Overman, 1926.
North American eH-Sam, S40@39.
GRgENBAcXs-74 l-l6.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08

THE difference between Grant and
myself" said General Sherman, is this |;
I fear no danger that I can see, and Grant
fears none that he can't see." His cour-
age was always self-contained. As he
himself once said, after the explosion Of a
shell near his tent had scattered his staff,
who returned to find him quietly smok-
ing, "a military man should get
excited
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08

Prince Salm Salm, a Dutch officer, who
has q command in Northern Georgia, is
rather rough on the secesh. The other
day a Aippant fellow clustered into his
presence, demanding certain accommoda-
tons in consideration Of his character as
q Confederate officer. "Confederate off,
cerr" replied the Prince, IL know no
such peoples. You must mean a tam
rebel ~
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08

A ScArHISG RgBuKB.-The Evansville
Journal is informed that some days ago,
Hon. L. W. Powell accosted a returned
rebel soldier in Henderson, asking him
what induced him to 90 of in the rebel
army. "You did, G-dd-n you !" was
the prompt and scathing reply. "Tour
harangue in the Court House, v 9 yonder,
sen. me and hundreds Of othsrS into the
army to Sight against the old Gag"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08

IT is reported that John Bigler will be a
candidate on the Copperhead ticket in Sacra-
men,o county for the position Of Assembly
msn.-Phce1riM Mirror.
Mistake! It's porter of the Assembly
he's after. rs porter he wants-lager
with him is played out.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08

4 NUMBER of our more adventurous
young business men will seek the large
centres of trade South, but our bone
and sinew the colonizing, populating
class Of Jul people, will march with their
forces to the Pacific Ocean. not to the Gulf
of Mexico.-N. Y. World.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08

TREMENDOUS LoAD.-The largest load
that was ever hauled over the Slerras, or
any other mountains, by horse power, ar
rived here yesterday en- route for Virginia.
1t consisted of one wagon and two " back
actions" containing $1,000 pounds, and
drawn by u animals, all in one team !
The team and wagon belong to Mr..
Wilton, Of Stockton.-Carson Appeal.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08

THE GEN OF THE TOILET, the world says,
is Sozodont. It renders the teeth pearly
white, gives to the breath a fragrant odor,
extinguishing the i'll humors which usually
flow from a bad and neglected set Of teeth.
Sozodont is so convenient, and produces n
sensation at once SO delightful, that makes it
n pleasure to use il. Sold by all Druggists.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08

Mrs. PARTINaToN's IDEA OF SHERMAN.
Ike, reading a newspaper, suddenly ex-
claims, "Bully for Sherman
Mrs. P.-"Ah! Ike. I fear he is q bad
man."
Ike-"Ravagcd and stripped Caroline"
Mrs. P.-"The brute!"
Ike-"The rebels are in doubt whether
he is going after Augusta, Florence or
Charlotte"
Mrs. P. with q deep sigh)-"Poor Mrs.
Sherman! :"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08

INJuRsD.-Lem Goliath, an old friend
of the Spirit, and one of tho best fellows
living, was thrown from his horse at Gold
Hill o few days since and badly bruised.
We are glad to hear that his injuries are
not serious. Lem must never die while
Norfolk or Theo. Winters lives.-S. F.
Spirit of the Tines.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08

DuLL.-Neither Recorder Meagher, Of
the Virginia Police Court, or Pembroke
Murray, Justice Of the Peace for the
southern district had a case on their
dockets this morning.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08
NEW TO-DAY.
Have You Seen Barton !?

TWILL SELL W. w. VAN vLEET'S NEW
i method OF raising the cash, together with his
contract, and o certain check of eighty dollars on
the Bank Of California, payable to cash or bearer.
Said check became due on the 5th Of last June.
For particulars, inquire Of
an6 w. G n HINT.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08

INTERNAL REVENUE COLLECTIONS. -
The following is a list of Internal Revenue
collections made in the District Of Nc
vada during the month Of July. 1866:
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08
DIR. u. r, GIbbon,-This celebrated

DIR. j. f. GIbbon.-This celebrated
physician has returned to San Francisco after an
absence Of o year, during which time he has Wis.
tied tho prominent hospitals In the United States,
England, ireland, Scotland and France, and hay.
Ing carefully studied the different modes Of treat.
ment in these establishments, comes back with
full knowledge as to proper adoption of Thorn In
in the e~ffecting Of cures here. He has resumed
the practice Of bis profession at No. GIT Kearny
street, where his old patients will find him, and
those who arc suffering from Ills which his prac.
tlcc will allow him to cure. His card will be
found In another column. myl5 3m
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-08

SUPREME CouRr.-The August term of
the Supreme Court will commence on next
Monday.