Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-01-20
THE EVENING NEWS.

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MoyrANA.-From Mr.. b. F. Stafford
who arrived from Montana yesterday, w
gather the following items: New d'scov
cries are constantly being made. the --latest
Of which are on the east side Of the Mis-
souri, river, which, so far as ~prospected
had proven richer than any placer mines
discovered in the Territory ; but owing tc
the fall of snow about the time Of the dis
covery Of these mines, very little prospect
ing hal been done. We were shown
A specimen Of quartz. from the Sultant
ledge. which Mr.. Stafford assures us wa.
no selection, but picked up from the dump
pile, merely to show the character Of the
ore without reference to its richness. The
texture Of the rock is excellent, and show:
considerable free gold. This company ha.
Il mill ready to run, and in a few days will
have a test Of their ore. These mines are
located near Helena, a town of about 1000
inhabitants and increasing rapidly. The
greater portion of the mining thus far dis
covered are placer diggings, which are
said to be very extensive; the quartz as
yet being but little prospected, but found
TO be exceedingly rich where it has been
o~pened-the lodges being from two to five
feet in width. The timber is mostly white
aud yellow pine, Of a superior quality,
and conveniently situated. The mountains
and valleys produce splendid grass, and
many fine fine farms are being cultivated
in the vicinity of Helena, from n Of
which, our informant says, he saw, a few
days prior to his leaving, a head Of cab
bage weighing t~hirty-three pounds /; also,
potatoes weighing over a pound. A large
portion OF this country is well adapted TO
cultivation, and within a few years the
farmers will produce all that is necessary
for the subsistence Of the mining popula-
ton. The country is well watered. fur
nishing excellent water power for all kinds
Of machinery as well rs for mining pur-
poses. Mr.. Stafford designs returning
early in the Spring with coaches and
stock. for the purpose Of putting on a line
Of stages from Fort Benton (the head Of
steamboat navigation on the MissourD to
Helena.
THR snow on the Sierra mountains has
for the last few days almost cut of all
communication with California. The
Pioneer Stage via Dutch Flat, has been
due for three days, but has not yet ar
rived; while the stage via Placerville,
managed to get in last night at II o'clock.
The telegraph is out Of order, and will not
be fully repaired before Monday.
FEsrlvAL.-Next Tuesday and Wednes-
day evenings there will be held a Festival
in Mrs. Doyle's hall, in Dayton, for the
benefit Of Rev. \. +. Hitchcock. Mr..
Hitchcock Is a most worthy man, and it
is to be hoped that all who can, will so
and contribute toward such a worthy IN
der,aking.
A MIsrAXE.-The statement in the En-
terpriss of yesterday morning, to the effect
that Mr.. John Nelson, foreman Of the Con-
6dence mine. had been superseded by ].
Is. DAYTON, is n mistake. Mr.. Nelson is
still foreman of the mine. Mr.. Dayton
has succeeded Mr.. Edgington as business
agent of the company.
RESISTING AN OFrIcBK.-Last evening,
as one Of the police attempted to arrest a
party in a drinking saloon on South c
street, for fighting, he was set upon by
some other parties, and was compelled TO
blow his whistle for assistance in order to
make the arrest.
SIDgwALxs.-This morning u number
OF persons were engaged in cleaning snow
and ice from the sidewalks in front of
their places Of business, in Virginia. This
is an excellent idea, and it is TO be hoped
that others, seeing their good works, may
go and do likewise.
LEO BRoxRN.-Wm. Fennison, a mem
Der Of Engine Co. No. S, yesterday after
noon, while coasting down Union street,
Virginia, run into a fence and broke his
leg. At a late hour the bone had not
zen set. owing the swollen condition OF
he limb. DR.. BryerIy is in attendance.
REcoRDIR's CoURr.-Before His Honor
judge Meagher, at Virginia, this morning:
Nh, @re, arrested by officer Highly,
.or induig,ng in a free fight. Tilton,
rested by officer Irwin, for violating
"a; ordnance; case set for Monday.
IRE wEArHER.-This morning was as
warm as May, and the snow is melting
away rapidly. There is exceedingly good
prospect for rain inside Of twelve hours.
Truly, we are having a variety Of climate
this month.
BULLION FOR AssAY.-Van Wyck &
Sanchez to-day received for melting and
assaying 75S ounces Of crude bullion;
and Welsand, at the Gold Hill assay office,
received of the same material 1000 ounces
for melting and assaying.
Music HALL.-This place Of amusement
was well filed, last night. The perform
ances were excellent, and appreciated by
the audience. Tonight, a splendid oil! Is
offered. Go, everybody.
JusrrcB CouRr.-Before Justice Adki-
son: J.. b. jackson VS.. Gold Hill Quartz
Mining Company-set for o'clock. 5.
l. Fulton vs.. Jacob Smith-judgment for
plaintiff. Emma Meir vs.. E. Beekman.
BULLION MISE.-The Bullion mine is
a, present putting in another section OF
pump, which will make a third lift, and
which will pump the water from a depth
of 675 feet.
An OLD CorN.-This morning we were
shown an old coin, Of the value Of $40,
coined a, Philadelphia in 1901. 1t looks
rather antiquated.
That BALL.-Don't forget that mas
ouerade ball this evening ut Millington's
old Hall, b street, Virginia.
Special Notices.
CHURCH F.sTrvAL.-On Tuesday and
Wshnashnv evenings next, in DoYle's