Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-21

NATIONAL GUARD BALh.-A large
number Of workmen have been en-
gagged, since II o'clock last night, In
laying the floor and making other pre-
partitions for the National Guard Ball,
at Piper's Opera House tonight. Tho
entrance to tho dancing hall has quite
a martial appearance ; the first thing
which grects the eye on entering the
building, being M arch formed OF
muskets. The upper portion Of the
hall Is handsomely adorned with ever
greens and tri-eolored streamsrs. Ev-
erything which can contribute to the
enjoyment Of the guests. has been care
fully anticipated by the committee Of
arrangements. Hats aud overcoars will
be cared for, and boots blacked free Of
charge. On application to the proper
committee, free carriages will be fur
nished for the purpose Of conveying
guests to and from the ball. A mag
-nificent collation. will be served up at
the hall which will be free to all who
attend. We predict a grand time for
all lovers Of the t~erpsichorean art.
PIrER's OPERA HoCsK.-"Unmask-
ed" drew a good house last evening.
Miss Dargsn personated Augusta La
mar, the leading character, In q most
effective manner, eliciting frequent
and deserved applause. She was ably
supported by tho balance OF the
company, Thayer personatlng Al
bert Lamar most excellently. The
pleasant Neighbour concluded the
entertainment. The company appears
at Carson tonight In order to give the
National Guard ball a chance. Miss
Dargon will give readings at the Car
son Theatre next Tuesday night, after
which she leaves for the East. The
great play Of Hazard" at the Opera
House tomorrow night.
WAsHrNuroN's BlRrRpAY.-To-mor-
row will be duly honored BY our pa
triotic and liberty-loving citizens. The
Stars and Stripes will be flung to the
breeze from every flagstaff, and there
will be a parade Of the various mill
tary companies In Virginia and Gold
Hill. On account Of the 22d falling on
Saturday, there will be no balls given
OH the evening Of that day. The ball
Of Liberty Engine Co. No. l, which
was to have taken place on the 22d.
has been postponed until next Monday
evening. The Silver City people treat
themselves to q hop this evening.
FROZEN DowN.-Every occupation
has more or less Of .dlsagreeable fsa-
lures connected with 1t. II there 10
any calling. however, In which there
are special temptations toward In
diligence in profanity, 1t must be that
OF a teamster. Our thoughts ran In
this direction this morning on seeing
the driver Of . quartz team grabbing
up his whiflstrees with q pick, the
whole dozen pair having frozen fast In
the mud during the night.
OPERA HOUSE MAr1NEE.-To-mor-
row Saturday afternoon a grand mat
inee will be given at Piper's Opera
House. on tho occasion Of the first ap-
pearance Of Frank Hussey aud Miss
Blanche Clifton in the great sensation
play Of Hazard" The talented ar
lists named above will have for their
support the present company perform
Ing at the Opera House.
BACK AGAIN.-Among the arrivals
at Gold Hill, by this mornings train,
we are pleased to note that Of Tom
Harkin, our old time friend and etl-
Client representative Of constaoulary
Although not entirely re-
covered from injuries received at the
time Of his fall, his short trip to Cali
fornia was Of great benefit to him In
hurrying forward so desirable a result.
The RnoADEs BoxpsxrS.-At ele-
gram FROM Carson. just as our second
edition went to press this afternoon,
says that the bill for the relief Of the
Rhodes bondsmen passed the Assembly
by a vote Of thlrty-three to twelve.
'ris we'll.
The BEST BAIL OF THE SEASON.
Having attended the various balls
given thus far this season, and pro-
to attend those which are to be
given, we will record by-and-by which
was really the very best ball OF the
season.
PERsoNAL.-Capt. John B. overton,
an old Californian, arrived In Gold
Hill this morning. He came over the
mountains for the purpose OF taking
charge OF the affairs Of the Virginia
and Gold Hill Water Company.
CARSON THEArRE.-Piper's theatrl-
cal combination will perform at Car
son this evening, on which occasion
the play Of Guy Mannering" Will be
reproduced. Miss Dargon appearing N
the role Of Meg Merrilles.
FRK,enr.-The receipts OF freight at
the railroad depot Gold Hill, since
Yesterday were as follows: two car.
loads Of coal, one OF wood and three Oh
merchandise.
ArrorsrxzNr.J. j. Holmes has
been appointed Division Superlntend-
ant Of the Gold Hill Divlsion OF the V.
G L. Railroad extending from Viz
ginia to Silver City.
CARSON MISr.-The total amount OF
mixed bullion, gold and silver received
Yesterday at the U. s.. Branch Mint,
carson. for melting and assaying was
81, 0i4 ounces.
srocxs.-we hear OF several persons
having gone crazy on account Of the
late All In stocks, but have q OF
80. jim went crazy on account OF the