Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1882-03-17

In submitting my annual report. Al re-
quired by law. I have deemed It proper
that the taxpayers and citizens should be
informed Of the condition Of the town and
its financial standing at tho present time.
The finances OF the town are in . very
healthy condition. considering the extreme
dullness Of business the past year.
The revenue 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 eIpendi-
lures accordingly. Five thousand dollars
Of the town debt have been ~liquidated.
In the different departments tho greatest
care have been taken by tho Committees to
have the running expenses Of tho town IS
low a. they could possibly be made and
satisfy the citizens ut largo.
The water works and everything con-
nected with them are in the very best OF
order. The Chief Engineer Of the Fire
Department has been very vigilant In look.
ing after the 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 vigilant in
guarding tho interests Of the town and
keeping away suspicious characters who
are always watching for opportunities to
practice their nefsrious business.
The Fire Department Sre 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. ! trust the people Of Gold
Hill will continue TO have their interests
guarded In the future by a. IN efficient
body Of fremen as those who have guarded
them in the past.
In conclusion, I would say that our
duties as . Board Of Town Trustees will
soon DO at IN end. The people OF Gold
Hill are soon to have Q change OF govern
ment, the last Legislature disincorporating
the town and passing the Consolidation
bill, by which the city Of Virginia and the
town Of Gold Hill havo been consoli.
dated with the county Of Storey in one
government. II was the opinion OF those
advocating the measure that the interests
Of all concerned would be furthered BY
having one government instead OF three.
As II Is but an experiment, IL remains to
DO seen what advantages, II any. will be
gained to tho business portion OF the town
by the change. II will, in my estimation,
DO found necessary by tho incoming ad.
m%inistration to exercise the greatest dis
erection In tho management Of Affairs for
the coming year.
The revenue from taxable property will
DO very much less than what 1t was last
year, and Ia likely to continue decreasing
unless some developments In the mines
would give . new aspect 70 affairs.
sincerely thank the 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 to absent myself . good deal from
the town and from the meetings OF the
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 at all times the best interests OF
the town at heart Your lsbors have been
srduous and without compensation. only
such a. you must all feel within yourselves
that gratifying reminder that As public
scrvants you have performed the duties
incumbent upon you and have proved
yourselves deserving the confidence OF the
people Of Gold Hill. L. I. Fox,
President Of tho Board OF Trustees.