Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1882-03-31


In submitting my annual report. as re-
quired BY law. I have deemed Il proper
that tho taxpayers and citizens should DO
informed Of the condition Of the town and
its financial standing at tho present time.
Tho finances Of the town are In Q very
healthy condition, considering the extreme
dullness Of business the past year.
The revenu from the different branches
Of business has been steadily on the de-
crease the past year. and the Board OF
Trustees have been governed In expendi-
lures accordingly. Five thousand dollars
Of the town debt have been liquidated.
In the different departments the greatest
care have been taken by the Committees to
have the running expenses Of the town ss
low Is they could possibly DO made and
satisfy tho citizens at large.
The water works and everything con-
nected with Thorn are In the very best Of
order. The Chief Engineer Of the Fire
Department has been very vigilant In look.
ing after tho hydrants and mains, and
keeping them In good condition.
The streets have been well attended to
and kept in good order.
The officers Of the town have been faith.
full and energetic in the discharge Of their
duties. The police have been vigilsnt In
guarding tho interests Of the town and
keeping away suspicious characters who
are always watching for opportunities to
practice their nefarious business.
The Fire Department are deserving Of
much praise for the able and efficient man
ner In which they have acquitted them
selves on all occasions when their services
were required. I trust the people Of Gold
Hill will continue to have their interests
guarded In the future by a. ar efficient
body Of firemen - those who have guarded
them In the past.
In conclusion, I would say that our
duties Is . Board Of Town Trustees will
soon DO at An end. Tho people OF Gold
Hill are soon 10 have Q change OF govern.
ment. tho last Legislature disincorporating
bill. by which tho city Of Virginia and tho
dated with the county Of Storey in one
government. Il was the opinion OF those
advocating the measure that the interests
Of all concerned would DO furthered by
having q government instead Of three.
As 1t Ia but an experiment, II remains to
be seen what advantages, II any, will DO
gained to the business portion Of the town
by tho change. II will, in my estimation.
DO found necessary by the incoming id.
ministration 10 exercise the greatest dis
erection In the management OF Affairs for
the coming year.
The revenue from taxable property will
DO very much less than what II was last
year. and is likely to continue decreasing
unless some Developments in the mines
would give . new aspect 70 Affairs.
I sincerely thank tho members Of the
Board for the very able manner In which
they have assisted me In the management
Of town Affairs. Being compelled by other
business 10 absent myself . good deal from
the Town and from the meetings Of tho
Board. I feel grateful for the indulgent
spirit manifested toward me by the mem
bers. In closing your labors you can feel
. Just pride within yourselves that you
have had ct all times the best interests Of
the town at heart. Your lsbors have been
arduous and without compensation. only
such a. you must all feel within yourselves
gratifying reminder that IS public
servants you have performed the duties
incumbent upon you and have proved
yourselves deserving the confidence Of the
people Of Gold Hill. l.. T. Fox.
President Of the Board Of Trustees.