Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-01-19
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.


We are sorry to inform u readers
that, in consequence Of n vexatlous
misunderstanding relative to having
Miners Union Hall, Professor Fowler
will not be able to give his famous lee
ture on Love. Courtship and Matrl-
mOny," as announced. This Is de-
cidedly unfortunate, and to DO regret
ted by everybody. That lecture Is the
best of all, and attracted a crowded
house ut Virginia last Sunday evening.
Many gentleman were present from
Gold Hill, making their way through
the deep mud and slush over the Di-
vide, In order to hear that lecture, but
the omnibus not running, none Of the
ladies were able to attend. All were
placing much dependence upon hear
ing the Professor when he would give
q lecture, and, without a doubt, the
Hall would have been we'll filled to-
night. He was to the expense OF hav-
ing a lot of handful announcements OF
this lecture distributed throughout the
town, rs we'll as of advertisements to
that effect. WhereSoever the blame
may be in the matter, the public Will
have to bear the disappointment with
tho best grace possible. 1t Il to be
hoped that the lecture may yet be
given some other evening.
DEEP Snow Wherever the snow
finds a good chance for deep Judgment
about the summit of the Sierra, in RI
vines and other eligible localities, 1t
piles I'm, reckless Of consequences. The
Grass Valley Republican Of wednesday
saws: "Mr. Harrington, who came
from the head Of Fall creek yesterday
by the way Of Emigrant Gap, statos
that the snow in some OF the narrow
gorces has drifted to the depth Of sew
enty-fivc feet. Tall pine trees, In
places, can be G with merely their
tops sticking out above the surface OF
the snow"
Administrative notice BY the Eureka
Sentinel that Charley Parker Is an
nounced rs candidate for Mining Re-
corder of that District ut the approach
ing election. While 4 local resident
Of Virginia and Gold Hill, Charley
was eternally making himself obnoS-
ious by the preparation OF more afro
cious, Invisible, ridiculous, outrageous
punst than any other man had the reck-
less audaclty to attempt. Otherwise,
he was a good, average human. lie Is
worthy and capable of recording most
ANYTHING; and we indorse him for the
position he coyets.
Tie RAn.RoAD.-With the exception
of a n occasional accidental delay to q
train, the business of tho Virginia and
Truckee Railroad is being rushed for
ward ut old style rates, and the trains
make regular trips both ways Win
ore, wood, timber, etc. Over lOo
men are now hard ut work between
Virginia and tho scales below Amer
lean Flat, widening cuts, repairing tho
road and putting It in tlrst-rate condi-
ton. a gravel train Is being run for
the purpose, taking advantage OF these
bright moonlight nights In 80 doing.
Tue o. v. REcEPrroN.-The first
social reception given BY the "Order
V~ivitur," at Virginia, takes place at
National Guard Hall this evening. a
fine band of music will officiate, and
the o. VS. and their guests will doubt
less have u very ~plcasuraole time.
The Order is solely n Of benevolence,
and Judging from those most promi-
ncnt In its management, it Will prove
q gratifying success in the attainment
of its objects.
rn,o~ JCooD 'ruIrr,c n Carson
Rcgis,er of Wednesday morning says :
1t is estimated by those familiar with
the business, that tho wood drive on
the Carson river this year will be mlly
equal to that of last, which vas an
extraordinary large one-l4, 600 cords
having been taken out at Empire anu
1900 cords at Dayton. It Is esti-
mated that not loss than $4,000 cords
will DO driven and taken out at En-
plre during the present year.
ACCIDENT. Last evening, as the
locomotive Nevada was coming up
from Carson with n train of loaded
cars, one Of her cylinder heads blew
out. The accident happened near tho
Baltic switch, At which point tho train
was left. The locomotive went up to
tho round-house, propelled by means
of the remaining cylinder.
TIE MuLs.-T The repairs to the
Mexican dam being completed, the
mill has been steadily running on
Crown Point orc for some days past.
The new Brunswick mill is now COM
pleted, and will start up its So stamps
as soon as tho requisite ore can be sup
piled, which will be In the course OF
two or three days.
EoGs.-Hen-fruit has been decidedly
at n premium during the stormy
weather of the last few weeks, being
sold as high as 81 90 and 81 40 per