Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-10-17
SAD NEWS FROM cARsos.-Asp special

earliest pi0neerS-One OF the iOC'tlots VI
the famous Gould s. Curry mine.
once the chief IN bullion producing on
the Comstock. He subsequently, was
chiefly instrumental In the estab-
lishnent of the United States Branch
Mint, at Carson, which Is now
coiuinS the bullion of the Comstock.
Col. Curry erected the fine, large stone
building Of the Mint, and was the first
superintendent Of 1t VIXEN In full COIN
age operation. He has also erected
most of the stone public buildings at
the Capital. including the State Prison,
near By. Col. Curry always has been
a prominent citizen, and his private
virtues and estimsble qualities in the
domesticand social circle have deeply
endeared him to those who knew and
appreciated him best. The old pioneer
has an army of warm friends through
out the State to ~sympathlze with him
in his present serious atfitction, and
pray for his speedy recovery.
CoMpIIMENTARY.-The proprietor Of
this paper acknowledges receipt from
the Humboldt Agricultural, Mining
and Mechanical Society Of Nevada, of
a complimentary certificate Of men,
bership in said Society. The science
of mechanism aud mechanical works
was among the earliest dreams and as
pirations OF youth. and agriculture
also possessed a peculiar charin at our
California experience, until we found
that too many dry seasons In success
sion didn't let it pay. Mining has. since
the old days Of 40, both in California
and here. occupied u principal at
tention and deepest interest, which in-
terest still continues, knowing 1t
TO be the leading Interest OF this
State. 4 mechanic, farmer aud
miner working practically and
we'll BY turns ut all three avoca-
tions, we are pleased to have the
Humboldters recognize our qualities
in thit line and establish u status.
PREPARED FOR A FAMINE.-L. B.
Frankel is anticipating a hostile inva-
sion, siege or famine, aud accordingly
has laid in an immense stock Of choice
groceries. provisions and liquors. Not.
withstanding Joseph Considine has
been distributing goods all over the
country every day from morning till
night, but little impression has been
made upon the huge pile Of hams,
canned fruit and other ~delicacies, col
lected together ut Frankel's.
FiRsT-cIAss Boor AND SHOE STORE.
At the Metropolitan boot and shoe
store, in Virginia City, can always be
found the very best OF boots and shoes
made up in the most fashionable styles.
From the fact OF his doing 4 cash busi-
ness, Mr.. Noltemeier, the proprietor,
Is able to sell at very low rates. Our
readers should avail themselves OF the
first opportunity to inspect his splen-
did stock Of foot gear.
PERsoNAI--Mr. Geo. Warren, OF
the firm Of Fillebrown & Warren,
Transfer Company, left Virginia City
last evening on n visit to the Atlantic
States. During his absence VIM. lay
lor, late Of Elko, will act In the capa.
city OF mail agent on the Virginia and
rruckee Railroad.
A LARGE MAIL BUSINESS. w learn
from Mr.. Taylor, acting mail agent
on the Virginia and Truckee Rail-
road, that from seven to nine thousand
pounds Of mail matter are distributed
every day at Ogden. most Of 1t going
to the Northern Territories.
PEsoNAL.-Ex.Go Governor Blasdel Is
sojourning at present in Virginia City.
We understand that he has located n
mining claim In Peavine District,
which is situated about twelve miles
from Reno. in a northerly direction.
MoRSISo SrARs.-rhe planets Venus
and Jupiter are both discernible every
morning nowadays, the former shining
with great brilliancy. This morning
the moon and the above-named planets
were very nearly in conjunction.
MEI.opEoS ENTERTAINMENT. - We
learn that Manager Piper purposes
effectlng an engagement with a melo-
deon troupe. II one can be found COM
biniug sufficient talent to make the en-
tcrprise q r~emuneratiye one.
APPLICANTS FOR Teachers CERTrF-
IcATEs.-Persons DESTROYS Of being ex-
amlned for teachers' certificates can
communicate with the County Super
intendent of Public Schools by letter.
BUu.pINa IMPROVEMENTS. - The
frame work of the new boiler and en-
CINE room at the Crown Point hoist
Ing works Is already up and In a short
time the building will be enclosed.
PsRsoSAI.-W. II. Smith. Superin-
tendcnt Of the Belcher mine, Ii. G.
MAYNARD and /. Z. James lett for San
Francisco by last evenings train.
THE weather which vas quite chilly
last night. moderated considerable
towards morning. and during the day
has been delightfully."- pleasant.
IMrRovING.-Our fellow townsman.
A. X. Potter, who for some time past
has been confined to his bed with fe-
yer, Is beginning TO ameiu.
PAcIrIc CoAsr PIoNEERs.-The next
regular meeting Of the Pacific Coast
Pioneers will be held next Thursday
evening, October 23d
FpuIr.-There Is still to be seen In
u markets a fine display of grapes,
apples, pears, oranges and lemons.
ScuooI. ATTENDANCE. Ftfty-five
pupils are In attendance at the Gold
Hill Public School OH the Divide.
The Grand Jury stands adjourned
subject to the call of the foreman
Hon. e. c. Stevenson.
The WATER-CARr MAN was out this
afternoon making war on the dust.
NASAL CArARRu, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, AND