Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-06-26
THE NEWS.

On. S. 7. WArrs.-It will be a matter
Of pain and sorrow to his family. and OF
regre, to his numerous friends and &C
ouain,ances, both here and in California,
10 hear of the death Of this gentleman.
He expired in Virginia, Sunday morning,
after a short illness. The Doctor was one
of the 80 pioneers, who came to this
eoas, TO make i, his home. He engaged
in the drug business in Marysville, where.
BY strict attention to business he amassed
money. The fate that has overtaken so
many early Californians, overlook him,
however. in the loss Of all his property.
He struck out for Virginia in 1868, and
has since followed the practice of his pro-
fession there. The Doctor was a native Of
the State Of Virginia, and aged about so
years. He leaves a wife and three chill
dren, who are now in California.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE FOURTH OF
JuLY.-If there is any n day in the
whole year that should unite all our mill
tary and civic associations, and our cii-
zens universally, in its proper observance
as Q holiday. it is the Fourth Of July. On
this day, l776, were laid the foundations
of the political structure, that for so long
q period resulted in the advance OF L
people in population. wealth, material
prosperity and general happiness, unex-
ampled in the progress OF any other ma
ton. Hence should this day be eommem-
GRATED BY all our people. From the
advertisements in our paper, a call is made
for all bodies and associations TO turn out
and celebrate the day. We hope d due
observance will be given.
PxssoSAL.-Rev. Father Griffin, Of
Grass Valley, who has been recently tenn
porarily associated with Rev. Father Ma
noupe in the care Of St. Mary's Parish,
Virginia City, yesterday started for his
station, in Grass Valley, Nevada county,
California. Father Griffin made many
friends during his stay in Virginia ; he
being a most affable and every way pleas
ing man in conversation, as well as a very
superior preacher.
ATTENTION, CoNPASY.-The members
Of the Swaney Guards will bear in mind
tina, drilling goes on every afternoon and
evening at Armory Hall. Proficiency
mus, be attained for the creditable ap-
pearance of the company on the Fourth
OF July, and from a visit 10 the drill-room
last evening. we believe no time will be
left unimproved by the members.
PLEASANT WEArHsR.-This morning
was one of the most delightful we ever
experienced in Gold Hill. Agreeably
warm, with a gentle breeze stirring, enough
so TO make occupations in the open air
very desirable. Give US more OF these
kind Of mornings, for we want some COM
pensation fox living in tins sage-orush
country.
NJ. E. CHURCH FAIR AND FBsrIvAL.-
The extensive preparations going on for
this occasion. which comes of on the
evenings Of the I'd and Sd of July. will
insure for it a large and pleasant attend
ance. On the FIRST evening Of the Fair,
the Silver Star Dramatic Company will
give one Of their interesting and pleasant
exhibitions, entitled Raising the With"
ArKLsrEs.-The Committee on Nomi-
nations for officers for the ensuing six
months. report at Armory Hall this eve
ming. The timber for the new Hall is on
the ground selected for a location, and the
lot is being duly prepared for the build
ing. By the Goth of July, or before, the
opening Ball will be given.
NEW EATING QuARrERs.-The proprie-
tors Of Barnum's have leased
Blacks building. corne c and Taylor
streets, Virginia city, and will open their
breakfast and dining rooms on the c street
door in the arst part OF next month. So
George Smith tells us-snd he ought to
know,
PxxIAS BALL.-On the night of the
Fourth of July, comes of at the Gold
Hill Thea,er. the Ball under the super
vision Of the Circle Of this place. This
affair, it is predicted, will be a most cheer
full and hearty one, and will go as merry
Is the most sanguine can expect.
Roll on SILVER Moon Such lovely
nights! The streets Of Virginia are
crowded with ell sorts Of folks, enjoying
the beauties Of evening-young men and
maidens "perambulating' until late. De-
licious nights for walks, talks, etc.
F. A. M.-The Masonic Ball, which
was held at the new Armory Hall, Vir-
ginia, last night, was a brilliant and very
enjoyable affair.
BULLION. - There was shipped from
Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Gold Hill Office. this
afternoon, ~ bars of bullion, valued at
S7l,523 4s, weighing 1925 pounds.
BuLLIoS.-Van Wyck s Sanchez, Gold
Hill, received this morning, for melting
and assay, $685. ounces Of crude bullion.
BuLLIsS.-E Edwards & Wiegand, Gold
Hill, received this morning, for melting
and assay, l,l70 ounces Of crude bullion