Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-07-07

noticed an old. torn dag that was dis
played on tho porch in front Of the rev
enue Office on North q street. Many
Just such SCARED and blackened bits OF
cotton, torn and tattered by the rude
blasts OF heaven and ruder assaults OF
men. have been the idols Of brave men.
who have followed them through the
thick smoke Of bloody battle-delds.
where gallant hearts ceased 70 beat and
dauntless souls went down 70 unknown
graves. Just such q fragment has been
the beacon around which rallied again
and again men who knew no such word
as fear. and whose blood. poured out to
nave the nation whose dag bore them on
to victory or death. has consecratsd
the folds Of many an old shred
that else would be thrown aside
or given to the flames o. litter unfit 70
cumber the earth. To-day there arc
men who cherish the memory Of such
trophies among their most hallowed
recollections. Passing along the street
Monday, a train Of thought like this
flashed through our mind. and We de-
tsrmined 10 learn the history Of the ven-
cradle looking relic. Well. indeed. were
we rewarded. for II had q proud history
which the public shall know. Passing
up the stairs to tho revenue Office We
entered. and after passing the time Of
day were politely invited 10 10 seated by
| Capt. r. Q. Lord. A conversation en-
sued in which the history OF the flag Was
asked and politely given. The Captain
seemed. in fact. was struggling with sup
pressed emotion. which, as no pro-
crossed in his narrative, he made
no attempt to control. "The
Flag" said Mr.. Lord. "although no
longer new is Of moro value to this Of
| flee, than the most costly banner. for.
whereas, formerly. whenever a dag was
wanted by various parties In town. this
Office was sure 10 10 called upon; now
no such requests are made, because you
see our flag j. Of no value ~ an orna-
ment. No doubt. in onimo with many
Others. you think 1t has q history. and
! in that o are not mistaken. A num-
Der Of years that old flag came to
this Office wrapped around a package OF
! books, and has lain In some out OF the
way corner Of the office ever since. until
quite recently. That's its history" and
not trying to restrain himself any
longer, he burst forth into uproarous
laughter. We felt badly sold-wouldn't
you!
PIrrR's OrKnA HorsE. Another largo
house greeted the second representation
Of. Ultimo" at the Opera House last
evening. Everything ran smoothly, and
the representation was. II anything. bet
ter than on the previous evening. The
last joke about the twin business which
occurs in the second act. Is, We should
Judge. hardly the kind Of q thing cal.
culated to elevate or even please a mix
oil audience; AMI IL il IL according to
the text. II Is 4 proof that the text could
10 improved by revising. Pot.houss
jokes may be good enough in their
place. but We opine that perpetrating
them in the presence OF refined ladies 10
in the very worst taste. Public opinion
ID very much divided over the merits
u "Cliimo." some claiming that 1t
is Just splendid. while others fail to see
the point. As it will DO represented
this and Tomorrow evenings. all N
have m opportunity Of witnessing and
Judging for themselves. The applause
given 10 tho principal violinist in the
orchestra band last evening was ONE
thing with which that gentleman ought
to feel highly flattered. IL Is not by
any mean one Of tho everyday oecur-
renccs al the theatre.
GA,Sp CoSckkr.-The lovers OF ex-
eellsnt music will 10 given an opportu.
nifty to feast their ears at Washington
Guard Hall. Virginia, tomorrow Thurs
day) evening. Mrs. J. II. Peariman
will then give o concert, In which the
hest musical talent OF Virginia Ia enlist
OIL. Real tho following list OF those
Who will take n part. and judge for your
self: Mr.. ]. VI. Pearlman. Mssdames
Ialston. Devoe. Stephens, Higgins; Pro-
fc..ors Pasmore and Weeks; Mcssrs.
Eell,, McCabc, and the Nichols brothers.
To these well-known and talented
Clans will DO added q new star In tho
musical galaxy. recently arrived from
New York City. Miss Carrie Randolph.
A brilliant and accomplished pianist.
will then appear for the first time be-
fore the public In this section. Omni-
buses for tho accommodation OF parties
Tho NAV wish to attend from Gold
Hill, will run after the close OF tho con-
cert.
VIRGINIA PoLIcE MAIrxns.-Enough
DRINKS, consequent on celebrating the
Fourth, were arrested In Virginia during
the past two or three days, to mako a
respectable showing for several months.
A. fast a. they sobered up they were
turned out Of the calaboose to make
room for fresh ones. Quite q number got
outside Of fighting whisky. and yester.
DAY the city made tho snug little sum OF
s2O7, in fines and f~orfeits, out oil them.
| several cases Of assault. ETC.. were laid
over till to-day. This morning tho
names Of a couple Of fighters and three
drunks appeared on tho slate at the sta
| ton house.
DISTRICT CorRr RisiSo, JrpoE.-
The following business was transacted
in this Court yesterday: Domingo
| Dodero vs.. o. X. Johnson-Cause set
for trial September z. Representative
| Silver Mining Company vs.. A. d. Spin
ney- Set for trial Septsmber II. James
Floyd vs.. William Hane-Set for trial
| September l6. Daniel Grant W. Annie
| Mnrphy-Plaintiff given until the 22d
| Of July in which TO file his statement for
anew trial. Court adjourned till to-day
at 10 O'Clock \. u.
TuAr WRESTLING CnAlLxSoE.-ln our
local item yesterday. calling attention
TO the advertised challenge Of Marley to
Ssbin. for a wrestling match. We simply
made use Of some OF the wording OF the
advertisement. yet we understand that
| .ome friends Of Ssbin are under the m
preston that in SO doing VIC sided with
Markey. They were never moro mis-
| taken In their lives. We have no prefer.
,pce in tho matter. II Is none OF u
business. We only know that both are
exceedingly good mon.
/ H., po,,. nrstxHss -GOl