Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-02-23
THE EVENING NEWS.

BALLS IN yrRoIxIA.-Yes,erday being
the 22d day Of February. OF course II was
celebrated TO some extent, although not 50
generally as i, should have been, when
we consider that it is the birthday OF
George Washington, the great Father OF
our Republic,I and as a matter OF course
,hare were balls all over the country, and
Vi,c;nin was blessed with at least two.
The hall given BY Mr.. Lyons at his Hall.
IN r street, was certainly q most pleasant
and agreeable party. All seemed to enjoy
themselves hugely, and no one that atten-
ed was neglected, for the watchful eye Of
Mr.. LYONS was u T TO see who had not
had u dance, and the next set he was sure
10 be brought forward and put through at
two-forty speed. Why, even we became
excited and had n good square dance,
which is Of rare occurrence; and Dan De
guile and ALI. Doten stood by and kept
time with their hands and both feet, and
finally resolved to learn to dance before
the next anniversary. The dance at the
Club rooms was very agreeable, as far as
We could see. and those who participated
seemed TO enjoy themselves quite well.
In fact the people Of Virginia last night
seemed to enjoy themselves in the highest
degree.
TEr BoREALIs.-The reflection in the
sky, the other evening, was caused by the
burning Of the barn Of George Smith, Esq,
an old resident, and a registered voter, out
~ INA eAnNanyQffnn wAQ
the work of an inccndiary from Virginia,
who is known to MIR. Smi.h-and as the
officers are upon his track. 1t IS hoped he
will soon be arrested and dealt with &C
cordins 10 law. AS the reporter OF the
ENTERPRISE. who must have been indulging
in lightning whisky, says that the retec-
ton was the aurora b~oreGliS, or Northern
highland that i, interfcred with TELEGRAPH
ing, we would advise him TO get his light
ning.rod fixed. "Old Smarty," how do
YOU feel now: Which horn Of the diem
ma will you take:
COOP RoAps.-Thc pas, few weeks OF fine
weather has been the means Of putting the
roads once more in excellent condition IN
fact, the roads are as good as in midsummer.
The teams that are engaged in hauling
quartz, instead Of making their trips with a
half load, go now with their wagons loaded to
their u,mOs, capacity. The effect OF the Sood
roads is plainly 70 be seen on the dumps OF
our mines; for, during the bad roads, all the
dumps were filed 10 OVERLOOKING With ore.
and in some instances 4 portion OF the men
employed had TO be kaocked of; but now,
with a full fogce Of men, the dumps are kept
clear Of ore.
Or THE SHoor.-Las; nigh, n certain chiv.,
in Virginia, no doub, feeling good over the
supposed victory Of Democracy over Union.
20, on 1 bender and drew 4 pistol, which he
hourished around 70 4 wonderful eXteG:, but
officer Carter happened 70 be around. and
concluded TO take said pistol in his own care.
The pistol Is al the Station-house, and the
Tightfl owner OF the weapon, BY calling and
proving property, can have it. So the glory
Of the brave and mighty was obscured by a
simple &C, Of one Of our Policemcn.
EPISCOPAL SERvIcE.-This evening FRI
day. a, ! o'clock, Rev. Mr.. Lathrop will hold
service at S.. Johns Church, and preach a
sermon appropriate to the season Of Lent.
Mr.. LathrOp delivered the Introductory OF a
series Of lectures 20 young men, last Sunday
evening, taking the life OF ST. Paul as the ex-
ample. They will be continued each Sabbath
evening, aud all our young men will ind
them profitable and interesting.
BALL LAST NIoHr.-The ball Of Liberty
Hose. No. l, which came of. last night, IN
Gold Hill, was one Of the most brilliant af'
fairs that ever took place in the State. There
were ninety couple present, and the dancing
was kept up until I o'clock, this morning,
when all vent home perfectly satisfied that
the Liberty bows knew how 10 get up a good
time. The ball will be long remembered
by all who were present.
BILLIARD MArcH.-Last night a billiard
match Of 200 points, three-ball carom, was
played in c. H. Flint's saloon for 500 a side,
between Charles Wright and VIM. Brima-
come, the former giving so points. The game
was won by Brimacome BY 30 points.
wRBcKED.-This morning we noticed one
OF those large quartz schooners wrecked on
Main street, Gold Hill. One Of the wheels
TO have run off the axle and let the
wagon down with so much force that the axle
broken BY the fall.
COOP TINE.-The Pioneer stage, via Pla-
arrived this morning At 10 o'clock.
This look. like summer time. The trip over
the mountains, by both lines, is now made
inside OF thirty hours.
CHANGED HANDs.-The International Ho-
tel, Virginia, has changed hands. Mr.. Swift,
former proprietor Of the Virginia Hotel, has
charge Of this well known institution.
Bullion Edwards & wiegand, Gold
Hill, received to-day, for melting and assay,
3,427 ounces Of crude bullion.
BrLL;oN.-van wyck & Sanchez, Gold
Hill. received to-day, for melting and assay,
800 ounces Of crude bullion.
BrLLIoN.-wclls, Fargo & Co., Gold Hill,
shipped to-day $40 pounds Of bullion, valued
a, S9,5SS.