Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-03

means in their power to do so, whenever
q meritorious case presents itself. In great
cities, where cases Of want and distress
are matters of everyday occurrence, and
where they are so often counterfeited for
the most wicked and contemplate Of all
purposes, that of swindling none out of
the charitably -inclined. it is not to be
wondered at that people become needless
| of the duty they 1--WE to their suffering
fellow-creatures. But no such excuse
exists in this country. None Of our
towns are so large but that we may be all
n~eighbors; and any case of distress
which may occur, within the limits Of u
town at least, soon will be known to the
public, if our citizens eyes are cast fire..
quently around in search Of objects OF
charity. The case of Mira. Collins, which
was brought before the public a few
weeks since by the Board Of Trustees up:
propriating $50 for her relief, has opened
the eyes Of our citizens to the fact that
even in Gold Hill-the richest wi OF its
size in Nevada, if not in the world-cases
Of restitution and distress do exist, and
the inquiries which have been made by the
more benevolent of our people have re-
vealed the fact that it is not only q single
case Of restitution that We have among
Us, but that there are several. Now our
people generally have too much buspess
on hand, and too much on their minds, to
spare much time or devote much atten-
,ion to matters of such character. There
should be an association, organization or
society, having special reference 70 such
matters. They can then investigate cases
which arise demanding attention. and can
be always ready to render immediate aid
where it is needed and deserved. There
is to be o meeting this evening to make ar
engagements for the party which is to com
off on Friday evening, the 18th day OF
August, for the benefit Of Mrs. Col
Inns, and other destitute persons in
town. The particulars of which may
be learned by referring to the advertise
ment in another column. This is a mat
ter which might well be seriously con-
sidered if not acted upon on the occasion.
The party, on that evening, should be
made a profitable one, and every n who
can assist in making it such, should do
their utmost TO aid in making it 30, as It is
eminently a case where, by making them
selves merry, they make others happy.
SHOCKING AccIDENT.-Yesterday after
noon, James Dickey, the Superintendent
of the Ophir mine, was instantly killed in
a shaft at the seventh station in the mine.
Il seems that he was climbing a ladder,
when a large piece Of clay fell and striking
him on the neck caused him to loose his
hold on the ladder and fall to the bottom
Of the shaft, a distance Of fifty feet, killing
him almost instantly. W. have person.
ally been acquainted with the deceased
for several years, part Of the time being
engaged at labor under his supervision,
and we can say with perfect sincerity that
we believe him to have been as pure and
high minded q gentleman as ever breathed
Gods air. Mr.. Dickey returned to
Nevada a few months since from a trip to
his home in the East, and was called upon
TO accept a position he had previously so
well filled. Yesterday, all that was NOR
tai of our friend passed from earth to
Heaven. We mourn his loss, and society
will miss one of her brightest ornaments.
Mr.. Dickey wa a native of New York,
aged about IS years.
OpEHA MELoDEoN.-Last evening the
house was filed to welcome Rather,
Keller, and Angels. who fully justified
their excellent reputation as Ministries,
and were loudly encored. This evening
the best female jig dancers on the coast,
Miss Josephine and Miss Nettie appear,
besides the balance Of the company i'll a
bill which for variety has never been
eoualed. The entertainment this evening
will overtop anything Of the kind ever
given in Virginia.
BLACK s. BRorHRRs.-We direct atten-
ton 10 the advertisements Of this old and
well-known firm. and which can be seen
in another column. These liberal dealers
can be found at their old stand, corner Of
Taylor and C streets, Virginia, ready to
sell, at wholesale or retail. groceries and
provisions in any quantities, as cheap as
can be bought in Storey county. Just
try them.
IMPORTANT DECISION. The case OF
Lindauer VS.. Imperial Company, was yes.
terday decided at Dayton in favor of the
plaintiff. This decision is one of great
importance to those interested in water
rights on the Carson. The case has been
on trial for about two weeks. BY the
decision, defendants are required to lower
their dam several feet.
PREsESrArIoS.-At the new lodge OF
Good Templars, last Tuesday evening. the
W. c. T., Rev. B. S. McLafferty, was
the recipient OF a present from the men,
bers Of the Lodge. consisting OF two hne
engravings, one OF Gen. U. S. Grant, and
the other of Gen. VIM. T. Sherman. APP
propristc speeches were made on the oc-
casion.
GAME CHIcKBSs.-Our friend Charley
Livermore, Of the firm of Rice & Liver
more, South c street, Virginia, has just
received a brace Of the finest game chick
ems we have ever seen or this coast.
Amateurs can not avoid being oellgnteo
at the brilliant plumage and "prightly
movements Of the fowls.
New PrMr.-A force-pump has been
connected with the engine Of the Challenge
hosting works, which takes the water
hoisted from the mine and forces 1t across
the ravine to the Comet mill where It Is
used for the boiler and pans, thus etfecting
a very great saving to the lessons OF thai
mill.
CHALLENGE CoNrANY.-A drift is now
being run from the lower level in order
10 cut the ledge at the east. Already a
distance of one hundred and thirty feet
from the shaft has been attained and the
ives, wall cut. At present a ledge OF
broken quarts is being drifted through
af,er which the nav streak will be reached.