Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-05-13
n EVENING NEWS.

der date of last week, speaks under the
head Of "Brsnch Pacific Railroad" as
follows: at is fully expected that the
Central Pacific Railroad Company will
next Spring have the locomotive IN
ming to the point the most nearly oppo-
site Virginia city to which their main
line will come. That point will be dis
tant some sixteen miles north Of this
town. II might naturally be supposed
that the people here would take great
interest in seeing s branch road built
from the city down to the main line OF
the Pacific road, but this is not the
case. All admit the great necessity Of
this road, but either through lack Of
enterprise or cash, or because Of de-
psndence upon outsiders rather than
upon themselves, the people here have
taken no practical steps TO build this
road. Three franchises have at differ
ent times been granted by different Leg
islatures Of the State for the building Of
il, but those TO whom they were granted
had no more idea Of building the road
than Of building one to the moon.
All they wanted was a franchise given
to them, and when they got it they i'm
mediately started to peddle i, off TO the
highest bidder. Each Of them in turn
hawked the different franchises through
Sacramento, San Francisco, New York
and other Eastern cities, but without
success, although the usual horid state
-. ,.nE,a ap,hNltaI IN a mint
ed report" and scattered among the
hoped-for purchasers. There is no end
TO the number Of persons here who are
anxious to secure little franchises
as they have been called. The only OBJ
jsct in seeking them is TO speculate upon
them and make money easily. To be-
stow time, labor or money in the derel-
opment Of any legitimate interest is
never dreamt of. And ! am afraid II
will be found in California that many Of
those seeking valuable franchises for
building railroads have no intention Of
bes.owing either their time, labor or
money upon building the roads they
profess TO be DESTROYS Of giving the pub
lie. wire-pulling, lobbying, mis-state-
ment of facts and bribery will unques-
tionably be largely resorted 10, so that
the franchises may be secured but with
the clutching Of the last, all work will
cease except that necessary to msneuver
with them in the way that will most
largely benefit the operators pockets.
These are days Of great promise in rail-
roads on this coast, but with one or two
notable exceptions performance has not
even shown its head
An IypsLIcArr JoKE.-No one is re-
quested to read the following: We are
told that a few nights ago a policeman,
in a city not far of, was quietly informed
by 4 ~scoundrelly wag, that he-the wag
aforesaid-hsd just been posted by
u doctor in regard TO a difficulty occur
ing within the hour, in a certain house
which was pointed out. Policeman in
CURED what the difficulty was. Out
rsgeous blk answered that n woman
was badly cut. Policeman went and in
ouired az the door of the house. Injured
woman herself appeared, and said no
difficulty had occurred, except she had
been served with notice Of application
for divorce BY her husband. She didn't
feel Gu, By it at all and she thought,
whatever his name, that the policemsn,s
informer was a poor Smasty. SO
thought the policeman.
GOLD HILL GuAsDs.-The members Of
our new military company will meet for
drill this evening, iu their new Armosy,
opposite the vesey House. They have
now 20. their new muskets aud accou-
tremeuts, and are going into the drill
spirit with a good will. This evening
the members will also take a vote on the
style of the uniform which they will
adopt-and which is expected TO be all
ready for their Grand Parade OIL the
Fourth Of July. The air this evening IN
the ueighborhood Of their Armory will
be filed with the sound of the martial
drum and ffe-in fact, Orderly Watson
lays there will be several instruments
of each-crack drummers and bully
6fers. THE Orderly says the NEWS Of
ice is to be favored with = base-drum
s~ereusde, after the drill i, over.) Look
out for the music tonight.
The REVIVAL IN VlRGINIA.-Last even
ing we made an attempt to hear the
Rev. Mr.. Earle preach at the Methodist
church, Virginia, but when we arrived,
we found the church filled to its utmost
capacity the hall in front and the gal
lery were full, and a large number Of
persons were standing in Union street,
thus being able TO hear the words Of the
minister through the windows. Among
those in the street we noticed a number
Of ladies. There is evidently something
wonderful in the preaching Of this man,
as there never has been anything Of q
religious character in the State which
created so much excitement. Mr.. Earle
will preach every night in Virginia dur
ing this week, and at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
and at St. Johns Church, Gold Hill.
OPERA Horsr.-The attendance at the
Opera House, last evening, was very
good, considering it was Sabbath night.
The play of Damon and Pythias" was
we'll rendered, and met with a hearty
welcome. This evening, Will DC pre-
scented, Dion Boucicault's Great Drama,
in four acts, entitled 1.-THE Long Strike"
It is a thrilling play Of Factory Life in
England. 1, is new, and is said to be
one of Miss K~ingsbury's best. Let all
who want to see a good performances
attend the entertainments now being
given at the Opera House, rs it is sell
dom Nevadans have an opportunity OF
seeing such a combination Of talent, as
is now performing at the Opera House.
UHL's SALOON. - Our friend Uhl,
whose clean, cool, and really nice 'a-
loon 10 located a few doors above the
Eclipse stables, Gold Hill, has some Of
the very best Lager Beer, cool and fresh
out Of q stone cellar, that can be bought
in this town. He sells q great deal OF
il, too.
HAspwAar.-Persons in and around
Dayton will find that Howe keeps con-
stantly on hand . large and complete
assortment of all kinds Of hardware,
betting, etc. For particulars see his
advertisement.