Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-10-03
THE EVENING NEWS.

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I'd. French, a we'll known sporting man.
,yhich occurred as follows: II seems that
for the past three or four years a grudgt
has been existing between the parties, and
the evening before the shooting French
was in Foulkes' saloon, at which time
some angry words passed between them.
The next morning Foulkes was sitting on
the sidewalk in front Of his saloon, in
conversation with others sitting near him,
when French passed along, with a stou,
cane in his hand. Just as he got opposite
Foulkes he raised the cane and struck at
him with great force, but Foulkes warded
off the blow with his arm just in time to
save his head. Another blow was struck,
which took effect on Foulkes' lef, hand,
breaking both hand and cane. French
now drew a siS-shooter and commenced
firing al Foulkes. who ran and tried to
escape. He got into a neighboring door
way, and French following him, he drew
a small Sharp's Householder pocket pistoI
and fred at French, Just missing his head
by an inch or so. Further shooting was
stopped by the Sheriff interfering. French
fred two shots, but evidently was much
excited for he shot very wide of his mark,
He would have fred more, but an explo-
ded cap interfered with the revolving OF
the cylinder of his pistol so that he could
not shoot again, as he was anxious to do.
French was placed under arrest by the
Sheriff and will be examined on charge
Of assault with intent TO commit murder.
CARSON RIvER.-We learn from F.
bunker, Esq. Superintendent of the Eu-
reks mill, Carson river, that the water Of
this stream which, for some four or five
weeks past had been lessening in volume
greatly, has for the last few days been
gradually increasing. This is owing to
atmospheric changes that usually. in fact
invariably precedes a. well as indicates,
the approach Of the rainy season. This
year has been unusually favorable 10
water-power mills on the Carson. For
the three years hat we have been obser-
want OF the waters of this stream, this has
been the first Of the three wherein water
has been afforded of sufficient volume to
propel machinery the entire year. No
mills have done better, or can show a
larger margin Of profits than these same
water mills. II all signs do not fail, we
can look for early rains, whether of long
or short continuance we cannot say-but
early rains We must expect.
PEAcEAsLE PoPrLArroS.-It is a matter
of surprise to our police officers that, with
such a mixed population Employed in our
mines and mills. and the various avoca-
tons dependent thereon, 30 few violations
or breaches Of the law occur. We have
representatives in the way Of residents Of
Gold Hill, Of nearly every nationality in
Christendom, and yet, with the preJudices
that so often exist among these-with sa-
looms and bars where all kinds Of liquors
are dispensed. from genuine claret to nj
tro-glycerine, few, very few arrests are
ever necessary TO be made. We do can
didly think that, considering the number
Of our people. a more peaceable, quiet.
~law-abiding people does not exist and
commingle together OF the face OF the
earth than in Gold Hill. II should be,
and undoubted is, q matter Of congratula-
ton TO all concerned.
DASEY MILL.-This mill, located at the
lower end Of Spring Valley, Lyon county,
started up yesterday, after a long period
Of inaction. II is a fifteen stamp mill, run
BY steam power. and is considered Il first
class mill of its size. J. c. Caldwell,
Esq. so long the Superintendent of the
Petaluma mill, and who still retains his
..posish" there, has leased the Dsney, and
will run on Yellow Jacket rock. We are
glad 10 record the activity OF all our mills.
as it is the surest indication that our mines
are yielding well in pay rock. Under the
superintendence of Mr.. Caldwell, who has
had so much experience in milling, we
doubt not the Daney will make good re-
turns. Caldwell has our best wishes for
his success.
PErALuNA MILL.-This mill has sus-
pended operations for the present for the
purpose Of introducing new batteries and
new varney pans. Nearly every mill Of
which we have any knowledge in Gold
Hill has made more or less Of improve
ments the present season, TO conform to
the suggestions Of experience. The low
price at which rock is crushed, and the
competition among mill men. has neces-
sarily led to the introduction Of improved
machinery and the closest economy in the
working of ores. Mr.. Caldwell, the Su-
perintendent Of this mill. was determined
not 70 be behind his neighbors in the way
improvements, and hence the suspension
of the same while these improvements are
being introduced.
DgPARrID.-Our townsman, II. u.
Maynard, Esq. took his departure on the
Pioneer stage last evening for San Fran
cisco, and will sail for the East with his
family on the 10th inst. He will make q
business visit to the East, and be absent,
perhaps, four or FIVE months. MIR. May
nard is largely interested in the prosperity
of our town, being one of its earliest, and,
we are pleased TO state, one OF 1t most
successful settlers. The good wishes OF
our community go with him and his eX-
cellent wife. He will be warmly welcom-
ed on his return here. I
HOMESTEAD BALL.-Lyford, Of our local
Fort, holds his nip, and advertiseS a grand
apple pairing, co%rn-husking, ice-cream eat
ing, waltzing. dancing, moonlight walk
ing, and social time-generally Ball, on
Friday evening. From the ample prepa.
ration Of corn and apples by the busheI
Emusic by IN Band) and other luxuries
without measure, we feel safe in predict
ing no split in the party to be given al
Homestead. Let all lovers OF union, har-
mony land the ladies) generally attend.
MAoNUN BoNUM.-We dropped in tc
zee Fred Schoneman s. Co.'s elegant cut
lery and gun and pistol mandatory. Us
North c street, virginia. yesterday. They
have on hand a splendid new stock for sh'
Fall and Winter trade, and daily make Il
order anything in their line. They hav'
on hand a large lot of superior razors o
the bes. kind imported. BARRIERS, ant
those who do their own shaving, get ther
keen knives from Schoneman.
F~AsH1osAbLE CLorHEs.-L. Elkus, op
po,i,e the Post Office, Virginia, continue
70 turn out those neat and well-hsanI
,ui,s of clothes which are so generail!
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