Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-01-25
III EVENING NEWS.

80, we went out on an exploring eSpeoi-
,ion, so tina, the public might be apprised
of the facts as they actually existed. We
were directed to look on the hill about 200
fee, east Of the Imperial, and we would
lind a large crevice or crack in the ground.
This we did, and sure enough we found a
recent opening that resembled a assure
made by an earthquake, being about l
foo, wide and IS feet long; down which,
we could see about 10 feet. Quite a
number of persons were present to exam
me the rupture of mother ~earth-many Of
whom were much frightened, lest they
should be swallowed up in u moment,
from the fact that they were living be-
tween the opening and the Imperial works.
10 be honest, we were almost afraid to
venture on the condemned ground, and
with reluctance We crossed to the works
of the Empire. in order TO find if it had
produced any effect in the mine. and here
the whole thing was fully explained to us.
Several years ago a tunnel was run IN the
hill opposite the Empire and considerable
drifting done, and the ground becoming
saturated with water has settled. This Is
the cause of the ~giving-way oil earth IN
this lo~cality-there being no signs oil any
settling Of ground in either the Imperial
or Empire mines. This is fully shown by
the machinery Of these mines.
PLEAD HIS owN CAsE.-This morning,
while Pa, Cooley was being tried before his
Honor. Judge Mcagher, for assault and bat
terry. the prisoner arose from his seat and
wished to know if he had not 4 right to de-
fend himself in his Honor's Court: After
he was informed that this was his right, and
after the Court had examined the prosecuting
witness, the prisoner took up his own cause,
and, By way OF cross-examination. propound-
ed the following questions: Now, Currant,
YOU and the Judge 'spose me TO be the pri-
souer at the bar and, now Jim, didn't you
take me, the prisoner at the bar, by the collar
and say to me, the prisoner at the bar, fat,
YOU shall 20 down 10 ID street and get me
some oysters ? and, didn't l, the prisoner AT
the bar, say that | didn't want to and didn't
the prisoner At the bar try TO set away IRON
wees and, didn't /, the prisoner at the
bar. Here the Judge interceded for the
prisoner u, the bar, and informed him that
he should find him guilty, and put a stop to
the aow Of ~cloquence Of the prisoner at the
bar.
OLp RELICs.-Last evening we were
shown by Mrs. Oldfeld some old relics,
which are certainly worthy of notice.
They were lef, by Mr.. Sam. Wells, at his
death, with his wife. who was formerly q
Miss Oldfeld. Mr.. Wells being a de-
scendan, of Samuel Adams, naturally.
many things that were in his possession at
the time Of his death would be kept as a
memento. The articles we speak Of are as
follows: An old pocket handkerchief.
finished around the edge with a kind OF
frill - the material resembling a coarse
quality of factory cotton. There was,
also, several money notes, or as We would
term them nowadays, bank notes. They
bear date of the year l1I6, and call for
various amounts. They are printed on q
kind Of light p~ssteboard. These notes
were in the pockets of Mr.. Adams clothes
at the time of his death. We were also
shown several very fine gems of poetry
from the pen of the Adams family.
A CHANoR.-This morning there is a
decided change IN the weather. The dark
and stormy weather OF the pas, two weeks
seems 10 have passed away, and the sun
once more has revealed his face and be-
slows on US one Of his most genial smiles.
The hills are dismantled Of their white
robes and the valleys smile as though
spring had again returned. Surely this IS
one of Washoe's loveliest days, and Will
he fully appreciated by all her inhabitants.
Yes. we noticed this morning a bright
smile on even the countenances OF the
Piu,es. We hope the clerk of the weather
has opened a new set of books and headed
at least the first page ''Clear and Warm
REcoRpER's CouRr.-Before His Honor
Judge Meagher, Virginia, this morning
John Doe. arrested on a charge Of assault
and battery. Richard Roe. for assault and
battery. Chas. Coe. for assault and bat.
terry. all of whom were fined costs OF
Court. James Currant. for being drunk
and ~disorderly. was fined IS and costs;
committed. Pat. Cooley, arrested on a
charge Of assault and battery, was found
guilty will be sentenced at 5 o'clock this
evening. Spanish Mike and John Doe,
for petty larceny, were sentenced TO a fine
Of 1920 or sixty days in the county jail ;
committed.
JUSTICE CorHr.-Before Justice Adkin-
son, Virginia-Leedman VS.. Carry Wes-
ley-judgmens for defendant. Black &
Bro. vs.. Morrison s. Hickman-settled,
and paid in greenbacks. Jackson ct ais,
vs.. Gold Hill Mill Co. judgment for
plaintiff; $500 and costs paid in green
backs. Williams (colored) VS.. Baptist
Church ditto-trial set for tomorrow at
IL 4. ".
PErIrIoN.-A petition is IN circulation this
morning, in Virginia city, asking the Cover
nor to veto the bill providing for the payment
of the back salaries Of the officers OF the Nir-
sinia Fire Department. The Board at one
time having cut down the wagec Of said OH
GERS, the people agreed to make up the
amount, which was not done. This bill was
for their relief.
A PAYING OPPIcE.-Justice Adkinson's
Court, Virginia. is doing q large business,
md a paving one-but greenbacks are all
the 90 now. The Judge would hardly
know what a piece of coin was il he
should see it. But greenbacks are better
than no backs!
BENEprr.-We are informed that on the
occasion of Mr.. J. d. McGowan's benefit
a, Music Hall. tomorrow night, an en-.
tirely new play will be performed. AL
the talent in the city has kindly volun,
teered for the occasion. Give him q good
house-he deserves it.
D1scHARoEp.-The Gould & Curry Mine,
this morning, discharged As men in conse'
ouence of the roads being so bad that they
could not get the ore out of the way. nc
doubt the bad roads will materially affect the
amount Of our bullion shipments for some
time TO come.
BALL.-We wish to remind u friend'
in Gold Hill that the Firemen's Ball, in
Virginia, comes off tonight. As it is fol
a worthy object we trust our citizens vii
a.tend-especially our fremen.
BROKE IN. We were yesterday in
formed that the water at some point in TIT
FnN- d.. ina hrnEn IN ant