Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-05-29
THE EVENING NEWS.

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q, !, Ia, been suggested by no one
wbousoeyer. We became acquainted
with this Company at an early day-dit
all we could in our limited way to built
!, nm in Sacramento, and we could dc
something on its first start there, in tn,
way Of letters, having free access to tn,
Sacramento Pos,ofice, as we'll as beins
engaged in mountain express routes our
self-and have always watched its progress:
with great pleasure. It is n Of the in.
situations Of this actively progressing age
"A requirement indispensable TO complete.
ness Of detail in all business transactions,
The Government Postofice is q 'slow
coach" in comparison. yet that is even
entitled to some praise from the additional
facilities afforded now, compared to what
they were some years ago. We recollect
being called upon by Col. Hobbie, since
deeeased-assistant then in the Postofice
Department at Washington, but sent TO
California 10 regulate postal affairs there
for information in regard TO letter.eS-
press business, Of which we claim to have
been one of the pioneers there. With all
his experience in such matters, we found
him altogether behind the times. We
could not make him comprehend the Pc
culiar condition Of things In California,
and the consequence was, the business OF
Uncle Sam, went on in the old way, while
the expresses built themselves up. None,
however, have secured so firm q foot-hold,
have become so identified with all business
transactions, both in California and Ne
vada, as the well-known and extensively
patronized firm Of Wells, Fargo & Co.
May they long wave"
ST. JoHN's FAIR, GOLD HlLL.-Ons
week from tonight, this much talked Of
and promising festival will commence.
The tableaux will be a prominent attrac-
ton, as they are to be presented BY ladies
and gentlemen who are well known for
doing well whatever they undertake.
Music, vocal and instrumental. fruits,
flowers, tasteful and elegant articles for
children's wear, for ornament and use,
grab-bag, postofice, etc.. etc., and all en-.
gineered BY the fair ladies who will do all
IN their power TO make visitors enjoy the
evenings entertainment. 0mnibuses will
ply till late a, night to and from Virginia,
10 accommodate those who wish TO attend.
EVERY HEART KNowErK ITS OWN
BIrrERxKss."-We felt all this, on the
morning, in starting out without an item
in our head, although we felt anxious to
do justice TO the readers Of our local de-
partment. But what could we do :
Where everybody is so peaceable
and quiet - having legitimate busi-
ness 10 follow, nothing in the way
Of Ia row, robbery, accident. or any
thing else occurred TO mar the general
harmony. We actually requested a friend
Of ours to strike US, that we might make
an item. but he said "he had too much
respect for u.s." Well, we reckon, to use
a Pennsylvania expression, we will try to
stand il.
PREscorr's NIoHr.-On Thursday eve
ming next the Amateur Club Of Virginia
City will give a performance at Maguire's
Opera House, upon which occasion will
be performed three interesting plays. The
evenings performance will commence with
the laughable farce Of Timothy to the
Rescue :" after which will be produced
the Mar About Town :" and will be
followed BY the side. splitting farce Of
"B. B., or the Benicia Boys Arrival in
England" The box book will be open
on Thursday morning at 9 o'clock A. N.
The CAPTIVE ISDIASs.-Lieutenant S.
G. Penny says that a band Of one hundred
and ,wen,y-oue captured squaws and
pappooses, lately brought to Fort Church.
hill, will be sent to the Wake River Res
ervation in a few days. He also states
tina, there are now at the Fort, Company
b, FRS, U. S. Cavalry. and a Company OF
the Ninth Infantry under Brevet-C Colonel
Bracket, Commander Of the Post, who
will probably garrison the Fort for the
next six months.
SrovALL's.-The proprietor Of this pop
ular Grocery and Provision store, on Is
street, a few doors south Of Union, lwest
side.) Virginia, invites the attention OF
hotel and boarding house keepers, and
Others, TO his splendid new stock OF Cali
fornia hams, shoulders and bacon, fresh
ranch butter, and Leaf lard besides any
quantity Of other wholesome eatables.
S,ovall is o liberal gentleman TO deal with.
Nor CAPTURED YEr.-The two men
Lefevre and Blair. who escaped from the
county Jail, Saturday evening, have not
been arrested as yet. though great exer-
tons have been made by officers interested
10 accomplish the same. The plan OF the
escape was well got up. and it is very
eviden. from its success that accomphces
Outside were well posted up in their parts.
CARSON RIvER.-We have been inform
ed BY several Of the Superin,endents OF
mills on this river, thst it is now up and
d" splursing" from the late storms. One
thing is certain, from present appearances,
there will be no wan, Of water for all mill
purposes this coming Summer, II we ever
do arrive at that pleasant period OF the
seasons.
DEArHs.-In conversation with town
Sexton Hamilin, we were informed that an
unusual number Of deaths took place dur.
ing the month Of May, for this country,
This, Of course, as every one can under
stand, was in consequence Of the change
able character Of the weather that has pre-
vailed lately, thus exposing one TO yer!
sudden degrees of temperature in regard tc
heat and cold.
A LgcruRE.-Rev. Thos. II. McGrath
of washoe city, will deliver a puoli
Temperance Lecture at Odd Fellows
Hall, Gold Hill. on Wednesday evening
The reverend gentleman has the reputa
ton of being a very forcible speaker; &c
and hear him.
Coon TENPLARs.-Six persons Joinec
the new Lodge of Good Templars, at Odc
Fellows. Hall, last night. Twice tina
number are likely to join at the next meet
Ing, monday EVENING"
WEEKLY RHPoRr.-The amount OF oul
lion ahmed from the Gold Hill office o
Wells. Fargo s. Co., during the wee'
ending May 26th. was So bars, valued a
slI6,337 SO, and weighing 4,2Ss pounaS'
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