Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-02-16
H EVENING NEWS.

IN virginia, Mr.. James Macumoer, VINO
for the last three years has been resid-
ing on East Walker river, and engaged
in farming. From him we gather some
interesting facts regarding that portion
Of the State, and in relation to the agri-
cultural productions Of the Walker Riv-
err Valley. When Mr.. Macumber set
tied on Walker River. three years ago,
there were not more than 500 bushels
of grain raised in the whole valley.
People living there supposed that the
soil would not produce anything but
grass for hay and for pasture. But since
that time more enterprising persons
have settled there aud large tracts of
ssge-brush land has been cleared,
bitches have been dug taking the water
of the Walker river upon the banks for
irrigation. Last year, between thirty
and forty thousand bushels Of grain
were produced; and the present year,
there will be over one hundred thous-
and bushels raised in the valley. Thous-
ands Of acres Of just as good land as
that now under cultivation still remains
unclaimed, waiting for the hand Of in
dustry TO bring it into usefulness. Mr..
Macumber informs US that everything
is grown in the Walker Valley, as
abundantly as in n portion of Cali
fornia, wheat yealds from 40 to 60 bush
els to the acre; corn from so to 90; Bar
ley so, and Potatoes of the best quality
is raised with little labor. Vegetables
of all kinds are raised with as much
success as on any of the Valleys Of CAL
~ifornia, where our informant has had a
long experience in a general farming
business. During the trout season an
abundance of SPLENDID trout may be
purchased from Indians at three or four
cents per pound. A large Touring mill
will be built on the river, the coming
summer, which will give a good market
for wheat. The great drawback to
the country is a want of mail commu-
nieation. The nearest point where pa
pers or letters come by post being 20
miles. A few more yearsand the agri-
cultural interests of Walker Valley will
be one Of the leading features of our
new State.
"MY KINGDOM FOR A HORSE. There
are some very original characters" in
Washoe, whom we have known in Cali
fornia and this region for fifteen years
past. In their time, queer freaks Of
nature have occasionally "stuck out"
For instance, there 10 Dan Virgil Gates,
naturally the best dramatic performer
IN this State to-day but the drama for
him is one Of the "things of the past"
physic, and, IN the language OF one OF
the ancients, to ''save our people" is
now the calling of Dan. He is a votary
at the shrine of. Esculapius, and adver-
tises in the Virginia papers. We re-
member a little incident which occurred
in the town Of Forest Hill, California,
in the year 1859, which was brought
forcibly to mind yesterday, on seeing
Dan stalk boldly into our office, making
the remark as he did so, that he came
TO pay his respects TO the gentlemen OF
the press" In SO, as is well known to
some of our readers, Col. Baker, who
was then called the "Gray Eagle OF Lib
ertv," made a speech at Forest Hill IN
behalf of the Republican party-the best
speech, and the longest speech he ever
made in his life-snd without exception
the best political speech ever made on
the Pacific coast. Dan Virgil Gates
was a spectator Of and a listener to that
great speech; and the sublime eloquenee
Of Col. Baker caused Dan to get tight"
rampageously "tight'-so much so, In
fact, that at daylight next morning he
expressed himself Of the opinion that
the sun was going down wrong end fore
most. Several hours after Col. Baker
had finished his speech, and while SIT
ting in the parlor Of the Forest house.
IN stairs, conversing with several friends,
a devil Of a noise in the hall near the
parlor door disturbed Col. Baker, and
rising, he opened the door just as virgil
approached on horseback, and addressed
him in the blandest manner possible as
follows: "Colonel Baker, | heard your
speech tonight l admire it and wish
ing to oblige your stern demand am
here as you see me. heard o ea-
claim in the glorious language OF Rich
ard, "a horse, a horse, my kingdom LOT
a horse!' Sir, here is your animal.
Take and put him into the ~par!orl--
and, dismounting, Virgil handed Col.
Baker the bridle-rein, and went down
stairs to get q drink.
DIsraIcr CoURr.-Iuth the District Court
now in session, in Virginia, the case OF
McNamana is being tried. A jury a
finally been secured, composed Of the
following named persons, to-wit; J.
swift, G. W. Hamphries, E. G. Morse,
a. L. Day, J.J. Flaherty, Jewett Adams,
R C. O'Neale, W. G.. Lansing, A. A:
Banning, N. Mygatt, N. Emerson and
l. Samuels. The case will probably
occupy the most Of the coming week:
Much interest is felt in the trial and
large crowds assemble long before court
~oonvenes.
RELIGIOUS NorIcE.-The new Catholic
Church in Gold Hill will be opened for
divine service on next Sunday. Besides
the usual Mass at 8 A. NJ, there will be
solemn High Mass at 10 A. NJ, when a
sermon on the Sacrifice Of the Mass n
the Ceremonies used therein, will be
delivered. yespers at y P. NJ, with
a sermon on the characteristics Of the
Church. A choir will be in attendance
AZ High Mass and vespers. Citizens IN
general are respectfully invited to at
tend.
THE wEArHER.-Last evening the SKY
gave strong indications of a snow storm
We heard many old and wise heads,
nrophesy that there would be a ot9
storm, but this morning was one OF the
brightest and most spring-like OF the
season. The air was cool,and oracing.
We doubt if there is a place in Califor'
mia that can boast of finer weather thar
we are enjoying at this time, IN the
much abused land Of s~age-orush.
RELIGIOUS NOTES.-The Baptists VIII
bold divine service every Sabbath at
the District Court Room, B street, al
u p.x Preaching by Charles Ro6sr'
Kline. Subject for tomorrow; Tine
Evils Of Infant Baptism" All are COT
daily invited.
CHANGED HASDs.-The Opera house
Mas Hn0nO-