Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-12-23
THE EVENING NEWS.
ARMoRr HALI.-The matter Of renting

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Virginia was brought up before the Coun-
ty Commissioners, this forenoon. Major
Gen. Jacob vanBokkelen appeared OIL be-
half Of the militia. The Commissioner
agreed, by resolution, to rent the room OF
Mclaughlin & Root, now used as an
armory, for $3.50 per month. Mclaughlin
& Root claim a balance in their favor OF
the rent, since June last. at $3.50 per
month. This will be settled by lawsuit
or otherwise. The arrangement of the
Commissioners is just and equitable.
California not only attends to the pro-
vision of an armory and arms for her
militia companies, but furnishes them with
uniforms. The Nevada militia furnish
their own uniforms. 1t is a correct policy
Of the States Of this coast to preserve q
sound militia organization. No greater
element Of strength can be retained at SO
slight an expense. Isolated, as we are,
from the seat of Government, and thrown
almost entirely on our W resources, in
case Of a foreign war, the well disciplined
militia companies Of the coast are a tower
Of strength, for from their ranks can be
thrown regiments Of brave soldiers at a
moments notice. Too much assistance
can not be conferred upon them.
A SCIENTIFIC SINouLARITY.-Foster, the
pioneer ice dealer, has an artificial pond som
two and a half miles north Of Virginia, which
is supplied by a pure spring, A few days
since he gathered his first crop OF ice for next
seasons supply. This operation is performed
by commencing at one side Of the pond. saw
ing the ice into blocks about two feet square,
and dragging these blocks across the remain
ing ice to the other side, where it is loaded
on the wagon. The pond was cleared in this
manner OF the first coat OF ice, which was
about a foot in thickness, and all impurities
such as floating chips and brush, and even
every particle Of ice was removed so that the
next crop might be clear and pure. The few
cold days following started the new crop, and
before il was an inch in thickness, u singular
appearance Of clear and distinct lines wa
discovered extending over the entire surfaces
OF the pond. These lines bear the same re-
semblance 10 the ice that the " water marks y
on writing paper bear to the paper. They
apparently have followed in the exact course
which the saw took in cutting the hrmer crop
into blocks, so the whole surface is marked
off in regular squares. This is the most sim
gular freak we have ever heard charged to
Jack Frost. The workmen say they never
saw such an occurrence before. Let som
learned savant give an explanation OF the
cause.
RosNER s Bios magnificent empo-
rum is continually thronged. To examine
their superb stock Of goods will. alone,
well pay a visit. They have the most
complete assortment Of fancy and staple
dry goods, the most magnificent furs, the
must elegant camel hair shawls, and the
mos, exquisite point lace sets to be found
between the Sierra Nevada and the Rocy
mountains. Besides, they have a splendid
assortment of fancy goods, such as ele-
CANT vases, superb silver card baskets,
photograph albums, jewel cases, work
boxes, rosewood glove boxes, cigar stands,
and the most exquisite silver mounted
writing desks we have ever before seen.
There is inspiration in beauty. A mag
ni6cent camels' hair shawl, valued at
$500, will be ratified off on New Years
day. Thirty tickets are for sale at $40
each. and they are going off like hot cakes.
What more appropriate present can be
given to a wife, daughter or sweetheart
than one Of these chances:
DRcoRArINo.-The inside Of the NJ. E.
Church, of Virginia, is rapidly being deco
rated by the many nimble fingers at work.
Next Monday night will witness one of
the p~Ieasantest sights ever seen in the city.
He who can attend where the children are
enioying themselves, and not feel his heart
glow with pleasure, is really to be pitied;
he is, indeed. a fl, subject for the Insane
ASYLUM. Who can wish u merrier sight
than the bright faces Of joyous children
as they receive their presents from the
Christmas Tree The friends in attend
ance will be entertained by dialogues,
declarations, songs, etc, by the children.
Give them a splendid turnout.
FINE ARTS AND CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
We were gratifed this morning in examining
at Mcssrs. II. c. Kirk & Co.'S, No. 49,
street. som OF the most beautiful Statuettes,
of the finest Parian marble, that We have ever
seen. One, " Ariadne and the Lioness," is a
perfect copy Of the celebrated statue IN Rome;
another, ''Flora," is exquisite, also Morning
Dew" and pandora" They have also most
exquisite sets Of toilet bottles, Parian vases
of every design, Bohemian glass, cologne and
perfume bottles.
HANpsoME.-The Gold Hill markets,
for meats and game, present a very iuvit-
ing appearance just now, and are well
worth visiting. We Jaw, this morning,
the finest display Of luscious beef, mutton,
lamb and pork We ever beheld, at Captain
Hays market, opposite the Eclipse mill.
Mutton weighing $50 pounds each, and
one slaughtered porker which weighs SIS
pounds, with golden beef without limit.
Go and see it, and purchase to night.
IS JUSTICES CouRr.-Before Justice
Addison - Gleason VS.. Miranda Case
continued until the 26,h inst. Tobias vs..
Maria Bell-Judgment for plaintiff. Stef-
fen ct al. VS.. Burns-Suit or account tor
S52 set for 26th inst. E. NJ. Torrey &
Co. VS.. Z. I. Burnham-Suit on note for
SlS5; set for 26th inst.
BurrHR.-Stovall has just received an
immense 10, of fresh ranch butter. Who
would use frkin butter for the holiday
table, when they can obtain n sweet fresh
and pure article:
BvLLIoN.-Well:, Fargo s Co. shipped
from their Virginia office, this morning, 10
bars Of silver, valued at Sl9,6S6 o. and
weighing go pounds.
MAsoSIc.-The new officers Of Silver Star
Lodge No. 5, Gold Hill, will be installed to-
night. The occasion will be duly observed.
REcoRpRR's CoURr.--Not u single ar
ress was made last night, or case on trial
to-day.
Arrivals and Departures.
ARRIvALs-By Overland-G w Conner.
r Garrison, NJ Stevens, c Leonard, u"
kutan, II Jess, @ Woodwork, Atno''',
m Couptryman, E Emanuel, c Hardy, J
Graham, wv File, Way passenger.
DgPARrUREs-By Overland-Jose Eicherra
I moran. ] B Granger.