Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-01-04
THE EVENING NEWS.


TRucxEg VALLgY.-Last evening, we
me, cur friend Mr.. Richardson, OF Crystal
Peak, who gave US the following items
The weather. as here, is lovely. there hav-
inc been no snow for several weeks. Times
being rather dull. quite a number have
turned their attention to tishinS-the river
at this time swarming with fish of various
kinds, which are readily caught with a
hook. Trout, as yet. are not very abund-
ant but there il = species OF fish resem-
bling a herring. little inferior to the trout,
grea, numbers Of which are caught and
sailed down.. Even the ladies AVE caught
the fishing mania, and some have gone so
far Il, 10 Get into the rirer. The mines in
Peavine District are prospecting exceed
ingly well. The claim Of Felix O'Neil is
beng developed to a considerable extent.
having IN sight at the present time several
hundred tons Of ore that shows free gold
and also contains considerable silver.
Thirty tons of ore from this mine have
been taken TO the English mill. on the
rruckee. for crushing. and good returns
are expected. The coal mines IN and
around Crystal Peak have suspended OPP
ers,lons for the Winter. The Dutch Flat
Railroad passes through this country. and
within two years this portion OF the state
will be one Of the most popuIous' healthy
and thriving localities in Nevada.
ExcELsIoR. - While perambulating
around the street, we came in contact with
a fresh importation from the land of Ho
10! who informs us that they are having
splendid weather there, and that the trail
from the Dutch Flat road is in excellent
condition. People are hocking there in
cuted with renewed energy. The Allen
Ledge. which is one of a nest composed
OF the Allen. Nevada, Antietam, Mohawk
and Bragg. is being worked with great
activity. and the most encouraging pros
poets; in fact, big thing!
RATHER NoIsY.-In a saloon on North
Z street. 4 couple Of Hiberniads had some
misunderstanding, and concluded 10 settle
It according to their own peculiar o d
but were prevented doing so by the inter
ference of a number Of friends OF the par
ties. One of the parties did a large
amount Of loud swearing. Look out,
boys, how you get noisy. for the stars
were shining all around you las, night.
Row.-Las, night, in one of the saloons
where "a game" is being dealt, a diff
Guilty arose between a miner and a sport"
the former accusing the latter Of nip
ping" some of his checks, and calling him
hard names. also making demonstrations
Of assault and battery, whereupon the lat
ter drew q knife. At this juncture.
of our police stepped in and stopped the
row by asking the agsressor 10 take a
walk"
HUNTING FOR lrBMS.-We find o
As much encouragement these times, hunt
ing for items, as u man does when fishing
in a tub of water without u bait on his
hook. And we therefore cordially invite
our friends 10 help Us in our time OF need,
by letting US know Of any and all things
that may come under your notice thai
would be OF interest 70 the public.
Handsome SIGS.-We noticed a very
pretty sign leaning against the Divide
Hay Stable. We learn it is intended for
a house on the Reese River road. Il bears
the inscription Log Cabin, Cochrane s
Dillon" The landscape in the center is
well executed. Mallard, corner Of Taylor
and d streets. Virginia, was the artist.
NoMNArIoSs.-At the regular monthly
meeting Of Eagle Engine Company No. 3,
held last evening, VI. X. Williams received
the unanimous endorsement for Chief
Engineer. r. Paddock, for First Assist
ant, and Benjamin W. Ballou for Second
Assistant.
The WgArHER.-rhis morning clouds
nave taken the place Of sunshine, chilly
winds the place Of sof, breezes, and the
Indications are tina the bill will soon be
lied, when we shall soon have snow and
Nashoe zephyrs.
NoMISArIoSs.-On last evening, at a
meeting Of Engine Co. No. 3, in Virginia,
Riff Williams was nominated for Chief
Engineer, Dick Paddock for First Assist
ant. and Ben Ballou for Second Assistant.
LARGE DoILER.-rhe Belcher mine has
pu, up u boiler &c feet long and fifty
four fee, in diameter /; and manufactured
in Nevada. So says the Virginia Union.
Robert. that's a huge boiler!
PosTPoNED.-The meeting between the
County Commissioners and the Trustees
of the town of Gold Hill, which was to
have taken place to-day, met and ad-
iourned until Saturday at 10 o'clock A. ".
BULLION. - There was shipped from
Wells, Fargo s Co.'S Gold Hill office. this
morning. 9 bars of bullion. weighing
soy pounds, and worth. according TO
assay, Sl2.7o0.
CHRISTMAS, New Years and the festivi
ties occasioned by those holidays past, the
people Of Gold Hill still find q well select.
ed stock of pure medicines at Deans drug
store.
ALPHA MISB.-This mine has for a
couple of weeks pas, been undergoing re-
pairs in its shaft timbers, but will start up
today-,he work being completed.
A~aKIcuLrURAL SrArIsTICS.-The report