Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-09-26

GRAND NATURAL PYRoTEcHNIc DIS
rIkY.-Last Saturday evening about s,
and again at 10 O'Clock, the most beau
tiful display of Aurora Borealis, or
Northern Light, transpired, such as
has seldom or never before been wit
messed by the citizens Of Gold Hill and
Virginia. The whole northern hori-
zon was lighted, rs though by some
great conflagration in that quarter,
while above it the sky was Of a rich
roseate hue, with long straight beams
and streamers Of bright electric light
shooting high up toward the zenith.
The beautiful display was ever chang
ing, aud each outburst lasted half an
hour or so, delighting the large crowds
Of people assembled ut all eligible
points or balconies, porches and side
walks, to witness it. The light was
strong enough at times to cast shadows
Of houses or persons passing along the
street. We learn that the Aurora was
also seen mt all points east on the line
of the telegraph, at North Platte and
other places 1900 to l,400 miles east OF
here. An Omahr dispatch says that
the lights we're visible clear through
to the Atlantic seaboard. That the
Aurora is due to electrical influences is
proved by the fact that the telegraph
wires were strongly influenced by it.
For a time it was hardly possible for
the Omaha operators to work with
New YORK. Part of the time, this was
still more apparent. in the extreme
Eastern States. Between Buffalo and
New YORK tie telegraph was rendered
useless. 1t could also not be worked
for some time east of Salt Lake. This
brilliant Auroral display was witnessed
throughout California rs well as here,
and doubtless as highly appreciated.
Whether it had anything to do with
the great war in Europe or not, we are
not exactly prepared to state just now,
but it may prove the bright forerunner
OF speedy and lasting peace between
the coutending nations.
TIE RoBBERs.-Wilson and Keuler,
the two men arrested Friday evening
by some Of the officers of Gold Hill
and Virginia, are apparently the very
ones who robbed Mr.. and Mrs. Crane
at their residence on Carson River,
just above Dayton, q week ago. AS
we stated in Saturdays News, Mr..
Crane went to Virginia where they are
| c~ontined-one in the County Jail and
the other in the Station House-and
| found no difficulty whatever in recog-
! nizing and Identifying both Of them rs
the men who committed the robbery.
Mrs. Crane went up there yesterday,
and is also fully rs positive rs her hus-
band, and even more so, that they are
the villains. 1t will be recollected
that they were in the house nearly or
quite two hours, searching for the
money. and although the old couple
we're tied, they had plenty Of time to
observe the fellows very closely, and
note every popularity about them,
even to their voices, occasionally get
ting glimpses Of portions Of their
faces, which were imperfectly masked:
Other strong points in evidence will
be produced ut the examination, which
will take place at Silver City to-mo.-
row, before Justice Bouton. They evil
IDENTIFY handled the old lady pretty
roughly trying to force her to tell
where the money was concealed, for
she still bears marks Of severe bruises,
received in knocking her about.
To WooD SrEAI.ERs.-Read the card
of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad
Company in our advertising columns
to-day. Wood stealers had better be-
ware. for if they are caught hereafter
stealing the company's wood they will
be prosecuted with the utmost rigor,
and to the full extent Of the law. SUI
perintcndent YerinSton says if justice
cannot be obtained here he will seek
for it elsewhere. This wood stealing
has to be stopped if there Is any law
or justice in the land; so now look out.
'DrED.-John Campbell, who was so
seriously injured by a cave in the En-
pirc mine, some two weeks ago, died
at his residence in Virginia, near the
Divide, and his funeral takes place this
afternoon. He was 4 native of Ireland,
aged 35 years. When rescued from
the mine, he was found to be badly
bruised about the head and shoulders,
and his lower limbs completely para
lyzed. Notwithstanding all efforts Of
surgical skill, the paralysis continued
complete, resulting in his death.
FUNERAI.-The funeral Of Mr.. Bas-
sett at Virginia yesterday afternoon,
took place from Masonic Hall, and was
numerously attended by the brother
Masons, as well as by the relatives and
numerous friedds Of deceased.
Hon. 4. A. SARGEST.-This gentle
man will address the people Of Silver
City OH Thursday evening next, Sep.
TENDER Goth, on the political issues OF
the day.