Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-08-07
II EVENING NEWS.

burnt. The Judge was about retiring
to bed, and placing a lighted candle on
a table near an open window I; when he
went for a pitcher of water. During his
absence, a breeze of wind blew the
window curtain in contact with the
blaze Of the candle, and when the Judge
returned he found the whole window
curtain in "a blaze, and iguiting the can
vass ceiling of the room. But by the
prompt application OF the pitcher Of
water to the ceiling aud the pulling
down ofthe window curtains, no further
damage was done.
BALL OF THE SEASON. = Remember
that the Ball of the Season comes of at
Russell's Hotel, Main street, Gold Hill,
on evening. From the mum
Der of chickens, turkieS aud all kinds
of fancy fxings, one thing is certain,
that Russell will give q finer supper
than was ever seen 10 Gold Hill. Coz
ehy, he is q first class cook aud is con-
stantly in the kitchen. Now, we just
wish to say to all those fond of tripping
the light fantastic toe, Of having a nue.
supper, be sure and attend the ball oil
the season, for there is bound TO De q
good time, aud all who attend may eS-
pect to find the best Of order preserved
GRocERIEs AND PRovIsIoys.-We d.
rect attention to the advertisement OF
Messrs. J. C. Hampton t Co., Nos. 20
aud 60 North c street, Virginia city,
who have on sale = very large and fresh
stock ofall kinds of provisions and gro
ceries, which they are selling at very
low prices for cash. We are personally
acquainted with all the members OF this
6rm-hsve known them for many years
and we can youch for their fair and
honest dealing all the time. Their
stock Of goods is very large, and is
bought by one of the firm in San Fran
cisco.
On the DIvIDE.-Our friend, Captain
c. L. Murphy, who has been working
in the Yellow Jacket mine for several
wears past has gone into business on his
own hook, he having opened a black
smithing and horse-shosing shop on the
Divide, between Gold Hill aud Virginia.
The Captain informs us that he starts
well, having all the work that three
men can do Good horse-shoeing is his
principal forte.
ABArISG NUIsAScEs.-Town Marshal
Cummings is abating several hog-pen
uuisances, as they are very unhealthy
and offensive to certain neghoorhoods.
There is a law aud heavy iue against
nuisauces; so look out, or the first thing
YOU know, you will find yourselves in
in Court-we mean all who ave such
nuisances about their premises.
ANOTHER ClRcUs.-Spaulding Il Rog-
.rs, Circus is to leave New York for San
Francisco about the 10th Of September.
If they bring all their ~trappings, horses,
actors, and paraphernalia along, it wall
he the most extensive and complete
circus that ever visited the Pacific coast.
1t may possibly visit this State before
going into winter quarters.
Coop CLorHEs.-Shauey & Brodhan,
merchant ~tailors, opposite the NEws
office, are doing q very large business in
making Violating suits of clothes to
order. They are splendid workmen,
aud very prompt in filing their orders.
They have on hand q beautiful stock OF
Yestings, cloths, cassimers, broad and
beaver cloths.
VAS IN Towx.-That scallywag, Geo.
Psrdey, who is the middle man, at the
Opera House, in Virginia, was in Gold
Hin Yesterday afternoon. He is a gay
and festive cuss never drinks anything
unless he can get c~hicken-broth. BY
the way, George is to have a compli-
mentary benefit next January.
BALL NEXT MoSDAY.-The ladies who
are managing the Fair at the Gold Hill
theatre-and which is open every night
this week-announce a grand ball for
next Monday evening, as, a wind-up to
the fair. They are making extensive
arrangements for a grand time.
FRIDAY EvESISG.-Messrs. Leslie and
Ravnor the q end-meu I" Of the Melo-
deou troupe at Piper's Opera House
will take a Farewell benefit on next
Friday evening. They will have as they
richly merit, a full house. They are
equal to Birch and Bachus.
BLACK CRoox.- Full every night,
Changeof performances every evening
Songs. dances, farces, etc.,-all OF a
highly original and exceedingly remark,
able character. Murphy is an unequaied
as a Clogathumpian.
HARPER's, Erc.-Begle has the Au'
gust number, which is as entertaining
as auy of it's predecessors. The humor'
Gus article on ~Gymnasiums, in the Her
aid of Health, should be read by the
Athletes. Begle has the Herald.
LucKY.-Billy Birch and Bachus, o.
Ethiopian memory, are now fat and rich
They have made more money than any
other minstrel company that ever played
in New York.
RrsPrrE.-By the order of the su'
preme Court, the hearing Of the sPpii'
cation for n new trial in the case o
John Millesn is fixed for October next
CATHOLIC BIsHoP.-Father Moaoug'
informs US that Bishop 0'Counel is ex
pected here this week. He expected t
come here last month.
DAYrox.-Owing to the absence o
the Rev. Mr.. Whitaker, the usua
wednesday evening service will D.
omitted for two weeks.
IxcEsr.-There is a man living IL
Virginia city, with his niece, to whom
he is married. They were married IL
Europe.
BuLLloS.-There was shipped from
Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Gold Hill office
this morning, II bars of bullion
weighing l,34l pounds, which is Value'
at S4l, sO7 SO.
BuLLIoS.-vau wyck 4 Co., Col
Hill. received this morning for meltin'
and assay, 4,779 ounces crude ouiiion'
No. Grand housing last night, a
uau an r. street. n few door