Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-02-21

with the traditional and Indispensable
popping Of crackers and other cele-
brative species OF combustible racket
and fuss. On that day commenced the
tenth year of the reign of Emperor
Tow Ching, but more important than
all, that day was, rs we have before
stated, the commencement Of 4 new
cycle Of a thousand years, making this
occasion one of far mor than usual
interest. Charley" the Celestial
caterer OF Vesey's lunch table, at the
Gold Hill Bank Exchange, tells us that
in the old country they keep up the
festive observances Of the occasion for
n whole month at least, and even In
this country the Chinese will celebrate
for a couple of weeks. Those who can
afford it will "lay off" and do 10
work during that period, and even the
poorest will get along with rs little
work rs possible, and enjoy themselves
all they can. We notice that the wood
hackers, cooks, washmen, etc, are all
working as usual, but most of them
wear their best clothes. Ii is the Gus
tom at their New Year with the higher
orders of this peculiar people, both in
China as we'll rs in San Francisco and
elsewhere, to enjoy a few days season
Of rest from their laborS and general
0ccupations, and to participate in
scenes of festivity and pleasure. pre-
,aratory to commencing life anew.
They square up their worldly accounts
as far as possible, forgiving those of
their debtors who are totally unable to
pay, and taking an even start Ill the
world with the New Year. They put
on their best clothes aud make calls on
each other, open houses being the rule
with all who are possessed OF houses TO
Keep open. The custom is for all call
ers 10 leave red cards, emblems OF
friendship, with their names printed
thereon, ut the houses where they call.
Choice teas, wines, fruits n sweet
meats are spread on tables In open
honses, and every person that enters is
expected to partake Of food and drink.
Due attention is paid to religious
o~bservances, and their temples and
JOSS houses are we'll patronized. The
most noticeable part Of the festivities
10 outsiders is the noise made by the
crackers and bombs, or wild d%iscordant
din of gongs and other Instruments OF
noise used by the Heather Chinee."
DISTRICT CouRT-RIsISG, JuD1E.-
The following business was yesterday
transacted in this Court Julius Busse
VS.. W. /. Cummings-Continued for
the term. Woodruff i Ennor VS.. John
Doe Emmerson - Dismissed without
prejudice. James Kelly vs.. Owen
Duly ct als.-rried by jury and ver-
dict rendered for plaintiff: VI. W.
Heath vs.. +. Downer-Nerdict for de-
PENDANT, j. b. Hunt vs.. ii. Block
Tried by jury and verdict rendered for
plaintiff. Anne Daley vs.. Henry Da-
iey-Decree of divorce granted and
common property set apart for the use
and benefit of their two minor chill
dren. n. B. Williams vs.. William
Mooney Tried by jury and verdict
given for plaintiff. George G. waters
vs.. Breed Il CroSby-Set for trial FEB
ruary 9th, ut 10 o'clock. state vs.
Joseph Noche - Set for trial at the
same time. f. Sissa Us. Kate Healy-
Plaintiff has until and including the
9th instant in which to file statement
on a motion for 4 new trial. Ad-
iourned until 10 o'clock to-day.
Coop Suow1SG.-The following Is a
report by the Finance Committee OF
the amount of money expended by tie
St. Johns Mite Society, Gold Hill,
from October 18th, 1870, to February
10th, 1871: For various charitable
purposes, 1850 IS; for expenses OF
Society. including rent Of hall, music.
etc, 1881 G5. February 9th, benefit oil
w. j. Eyans-gross receipts, SOS 90;
of same, $50; net, sos 5O:
This certainly Is q most excellent II
crcditable showing OH the part OF the
ladies of Gold Hill /; and the generous
musicians who so kindly gave their
services, as we'll as the numerous Kind
friends who have assisted the ladies' IN
their good work, are all entitled to full
and a~ppreciative credit.
CARS AND MAIL DETAINED.-Owiug,
probably to the heavy snow storm OH
the mountains, the regular passenger
train was delayed several hours, and
lid moi arrive at Reno until S o'clock
this morning. Wells, Fargo " Cos
stages, with passengers and mail, lett
fiftesn minutes afterward for Virginia,
and were expected to arrive about noon
to-day.
Snow SroRM.-The strong winds ana
clustering weather OF the last day or
two eliminated at an early hour this
morning In a driving snow storm: ny
nine O'Clock A.. ~. the snow had failen
10 the average depth Of three or our
inches, giving pretty gooa sleasnn,s
before noon. The storm continues "i-
abated this afternoon.
STAGE DErAINEp.-The incoming
stage from Reno, which left there on
the arrival Of the train from the EAST
was detained some two hours nj the
foot of the Geiger Grade this morning,
nv reason of the fierce snow storm. 80
we are Informed by two of the passen-
gers.
The OvERMAN CAsE.-The trial OF
tho Overman Mining Company vs.. the
American Mining Company, In the
District Court at Virginia, Is still pro
dressing, and the prospects are that It
Will continue for the balance OF the
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