Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-12-05
AErgcrEp TO TEARs.-Some Of those

graceless doggeralists who are e~ternally
running even the most sentimental and
beautiful ballads ofthey day, by making
ridiculous burlesques and flash parodies
on them, has been delivered of a ridicu-
lous parody on the beautiful and justly
popular ballad Of "Father, dear father,
come home with me now," etc.; the
sentiments embodied in the song being
simply the earnest ~pleadings Of 3 little
girl trying to induce her miserable, be-
sot,ed father to come away from the
grogshop, whose demoralizing bevcr-
ages are destroying both his body and
soul, as well as the peace and happiness
of his little family. The parody goes :
"Father, dear father, come down with
the stamps" etc. The other evening
"Little Nell" Of Gold Hill, was
singing this same whimsical parody
at Piper's Opera House, when Sam
Typo came in. Sam had been
using considerable beer hat evening,
in consequence of which, he could not
plainly distinguish the words OF the
song, where he sat, but he was noticed
to bring his handkerchief to his eyes,
and at the conclusion Of the ballad, left,
visibly affected. In the bar-room he
met a friend, who asked what was the
matter. "Oh ! don't say a word" says
Sam, wiping his weeping eyes, 81 can't
help it. ! may be q d-m fool, but
whenever | hear that song, it comes
home to me, it does. There's sentiment
in it that | appreciate, and any man
that's got u human heart in him like l
have, can't help cryin. 1t always at
fects me this same way whenever | hear
that song. Pm q gentleman, by Cd,
and can't helpit. Let's take q drink"
A Poor PalzS.-Night before last an
analgam thief crept into the Pappoose
mill, Gold Canyon, and stole q kettle of
quicksilver, doubtless thinking he had
secured u valuable prize. The kettle
stood under the straincr, and, having
passed through a canvas bag, its con-
tents could have been little more than
pure quicksilver. The quicksilver taken
was worth about $50. There were men
in every part of the mill at the time OF
the theft, yet no one saw the thief. 1t
is evident that the man who stole the
quicksilver made tracks from the spot ut
a 2:4O pace, rs he was tracked tor some
distance by splashes Of the metal upon
the ground. Considering the risk and
trouble in obtaining this booty, Us well
as the disposal of it, the thief will
hardly find it a paying investment.
LADY BRYAN ORE.-The groupings of
the famous Lady Bryan mine are being
worked at DeLand's mill, and yield
from $40 to $50 per ton, without assort-
ING. There is estimated to be at least
M. 900 tons of the same kind of ore in
SIGHT. and one would suppose from this
that the proprietors of the Lady Bryan
had about as good q thing as could be
desired on n fortune. This idea of pay
inc more attention to the working OF
the surface ores, especially in our put
side mines, is what we have been trying
10 impress upon the public mind for
some time past. 1t is already being
adopted with success in other mines
besides the Lady Bryan.
PrpER's OPERA HOUSES Scenes in
Virginia City," a merry little play, full
of local hits and queer f~ancies, was the
afterpiece at the Opera House last even
ing. The ever bully first part, winding
up with the e~ighty-stamp high pressure
walk around, was given with capital
effect and spirit ; and the interlude was
rich in song, dance, music and general
d~eliueations. Piper informs us that he
will shortly show the lovers Of good
theatricals and stage amusements some
thing novel and pleasing. Novelties tell
the story with q Washoe audience, also
with the cash box.
BLACK CRooE.-There was n good, full
attendance at the Crook last evening,
and the entertainment given was q very
acceptable oue, to judge from the FRO
auent and vociferous applause OF the
audience. Ned Harrigan, a new-acqui-
sition from the Bay, sang several Irish
songs, in the interlude, with excellent
taste, correctness and effect. Master
O'Brien, also just over from San Fran
cisco, was much applauded and encored.
He is an excellent dancer, and in many
points r~efreshingly original, besides
having a very pleasing voice in singing.
DIFFICULT TO GET A JURY.-A friend
from washoe Valley informs US that in
the case of Stanley, charged with the
killing of Caldwell at Glendale, some
three months since, now on trial before
the District Court at Washoe City, be-
fore Judge Harris, great difficulty IS e3-
perienced in obtaining q jury, only hve
thus far being empanneled. The pros.
meets are that the entire resources OF
the county, in the jury line, will be ex-
bausted, and the case have to be trans
ferred to some other county for trial.
s~pIRrruALrsr LECTURE THIS EVENING.
Another lecture on natural theology,
AS connected with S%piritualism, will be
given by Mrs. Laura DeForee Gordon,
at the Court House, Virginia, this even
ing, commencing at half-past Z o'clock
precisely. The popularity Of this course
of lectures il attested to by the great
interest manifested in them, inducing
crowded houses every evening, fair
weather or foul. The hall is not large
enough.
THE wEArHER.-At one o'clock last
nigh. it commenced sprinkling, and just
before daylight this morning It rained
for a couple Of hours or so, quite hard.
The weather thus far, to-day, has been
muchIy mixed, rain, snow, white CLOUDS,
sunshine, black clouds n blue SKY
prevailing in a totally demoralized man
ner, devoid of all regularity or system.
AMY Sroxr.-This talented and ac-
eomplished lady, together with her hus-
band, having concluded their long On.
vagement among the Saints at Salt
Lake, are to arrive in Virginia to-day.
They are to play an engagement IN VIZ
ginia, and, we understand, 1t will be In
conjunction with the Chapman's.
CHANGE OF RArEs.-Shippers OF fast
freight and express matter, will do well
to read Wells, Fargo & Co.'s advertise
-eNNn NhAlF