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GERMANIA SINGING SOCIETY .- Wm. Reichel, President ; Chas. Kaiser, Vice President ; M. Liebenstein, Secretary ; A. Foller, Treasurer ; Fred. Grambss, Leader.
GERMAN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY .- Otts Frank, President ; B. Franz, Vice President ; Wm. Reichel, Financial Secretary ; E. Cramer, Recording Secretary ; G. W. Boreman, Treasurer.
Typographical.
The Washoe Typographical Union was organized on the 28th of June, 1863, and has got upwards of 60 members. This
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organization was formed for the purpose of mutual protection and relief. Its officers are-O. E. Jones, President ; C. M. S. Millard, Vice President ; Geo. C. Crowell, Secretary ; Henry Trayser, Treasurer ; O. G. Hicks, Sergeant-at-Arms. Board of Directors : John I. Ginn, A. J. Graham, and John Langarl. Regular meetings of the Union are held on the first Sunday of each month. Ten members constitute a quorum.
Military. -
The Military is respected and supported to a greater extent here than in any city of double its size and age on the Pacific coast. A high toned rivalry exists between the different organizations, which is plainly discernible when. on public occasions or at popular celebrations, they turn out ; their dress, drill, equipments, and everything appertaining to perfect dis- cipline, being plainly discernible by spectators. May they always continue to evince the same spirit of honest pride in their organizations that they now display. The time may not be far distant when they will have an opportunity to illustrate by their valor the right to the confidence and esteem they now enjoy.
VIRGINIA CITY GUARDS, 72 members. Organized, 1862. Captain, Thos. Cahill ; First Lieutenant, John Cahill ; Second Lieutenant, Alex. Mort ; Brevet Lieutenant, James Bolan.
WASHOE GUARDS, 67 members. Organized September, 1863. Captain, Thos. G. Murphy ; First Lieutenant, M. Hassett ; Second Lieutenant, James Brennan ; Brevet Lieutenant, Chas. Rotto.
NATIONAL GUARD has 86 members. Organized November, 1863. Captain, C. C. Warner ; First Lieutenant, A. B. Elliott ; Second Lieutenant, W. A. Bourne ; Brevet Lieutenant, C. W. Melzner.
EMMETT GUARD, 71 members. Organized May 15, 1864 .-- Captain, Peter N. Ryan ; First Lieutenant, P. M'Auliffe ; Second Lieutenant, J. M'Kenna Dolan ; Brevet Lieutenant, J. H. Hassett. This Company is composed of the nucleus of the Fenian Brotherhood. The officers are selected especially for their ability, patriotism and love of native country. Although only lately organized it has now its full quota, a fact which proves that though through the tyranny of England they have been forced to adopt other countries beside their own for a residence. the old hatred that flashed from the sword of a "Sarsfield," still survives in the hearts of his countrymen, and that time, instead of quenching their love of liberty, only adds fresh flames to the furnace of revolution. From present appearances the day is not far distant when Irishmen, collected under the Phoenix wings of the "Fenians," will wrest from their oppressors their native
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country and its cherished traditions. While the memory of " Lord Plunkett," and his packed jury is held in execration by posterity, let it likewise be remembered that " Emmet's " epitaph is still unwritten and his tomb " uninscribed," and that the time is fast approaching when they, by their valor, can claim the right to mark the spot where Ireland's statesman, soldier and patriot-Robert Emmet -- lays entombed.
Gas Works.
Virginia City Gas Company was organized in November, 1863. These works have now laid down 1,200 feet of main or street pipes, and are capable of manufacturing 5,000 feet of gas per day. The gas manufactured by this company is pronounced to be a first class article, shedding a elear light. The works are rapidly gaining publie favor. The following comprises its officers : C. H. Simpkins, President ; W. B. Thornburgh, Secretary. The Trustees are : C. H. Simpkins, A. Pierce, W. B. Thornburgh.
Virginia and Gold Hill Water Co.
The following gentlemen are the Trustees : John Skae, C. G. Funk, J. W. Gashwiler, M. M. G. Ross. The officers of the company are, N. H. A. Mason, President ; John Skae, Vice Pres- ident ; C. G. Funk, Secretary and Treasurer ; J. W. Gashwiler, Superintendent. The company, during the past year, have made improvements and enlarged their facilities for supplying the city with an abundance of water ; reservoirs (or tanks) have been erected at convenient distances, and easy of access, which, from the abundance of water, are always kept full.
Another company is about to be incorporated for the purpose of bringing water from Lake Tahoe. It is a great undertaking, but, when completed, will make fortunes for its projectors ; and as American enterprise recognize no barriers that labor and cap- ital can overcome, we may expect in a short time to revel in the luxuries of an abundant supply of fine water from the crystal depths of this beautiful natural reservoir.
Railroads.
Perhaps next in importance to the development of our mineral resources, is the interest manifested in the various lines of rail- roads already commenced, and others projected ; but it must be apparent to even a casual observer that a railroad running over the Sierras to, or connected with this city, would give a stimulus to mining and the general development of our mineral resources ; and it is only necessary to consider the enormous amounts an- nually expended by the people of Nevada to have the various necessaries and Inxuries of life transported here, over the moun- tains in wagons, to illustrate the necessity of one or more rail-
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roads running through the Territory, it would be safe to say that, were there a railroad at the present time over the Sierra Nevadas, the population of Virginia would double in one year, and mills and mining machinery would treble in number. The enormous expense which attends our present means of transportation greatly retards our progress ; from the rapid progress made, and the universal interest manifested in the Pacific Railroad, it is to be hoped that at no distant day we will be regaled with the delicacies of California, brought over in quick time, and in good order, by the aid of the locomotive.
Stage Lines.
There is perhaps no city in the United States, as there cer- tainly is none on the Pacific coast, that can boast of as many stage lines radiating from her limits as Virginia. It would be almost an impossibility to enumerate the various stage, ombibus, and express lines that start from here at all hours of the day. We will, for the benefit of the traveling community, enumerate a few of the leading lines :
CALIFORNIA STAGE Co .- This is one of the oldest and most reliable lines on the Pacific coast. A line of daily stages, be- longing to this company, run over the Henness Pass route, be- twcen here and Marysville, Grass Valley, Nevada and Auburn, at the latter point connecting with the Central Pacific Railroad, making daily connections with the Sacramento and San Fran- cisco steamers, thus rendering the necessity of passengers having to lay over at Sacramento or Auburn uneccessary. It is a fact, worthy of note, that during the heavy snow storms the past win- ter, this company made regular time ; this company likewise run a line of stages from Sacramento, California, to Portland, Oregon, a distance of 710 miles, with offices at all way points. Thomas Henry, Agent, Virginia, office corner of Union and C streets.
PIONEER STAGE Co. runs a daily line of stages between Sacra- mento, Cal., and Virginia City, passing through Placerville, Genoa, Carson City, Silver City and Gold Hill. This line was first established in 1857, and from that time up to the present has continued to increase in popularity. It is now one of the best (if not the best) lines on the Pacific coast. During the past year the business of the company has increased so rapidly that during a large portion of the present year they have been compelled to put on extras to accommodate the increased travel. L. McLane, the Superintendent, (and one of the proprietors,) is a gentleman of vast experience, of keen perception, thorough business capa- cities and management. This company deserves more credit than has been accorded them, for the expense incurred and energy displayed in keeping the roads open over the mountains during the heavy snow storms of the past winters. Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express, and the United States mail, are carried by this company.
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PACIFIC STAGE AND EXPRESS Co. run a daily line of six-horse Concord coaches between Virginia and Sacramento, (connecting with steamers at the latter place for San Francisco,) over the Henness Pass route, connecting at Newcastle with the Central Pa- cific Railroad. This line runs through Truckee Meadows, Dutch Flat and Auburn, near the latter point connecting with their lines for Nevada, Grass Valley and Marysville. This line is well stocked, is managed and conducted with ability, and is rapidly increasing in popular estimation. The route over which this line runs, is not surpassed on the Pacific coast for its magnificent and picturesque scenery. The roads in winter possesses decided ad- vantages over any of the other traveled routes, not being liable to the heavy snow storms which at certain seasons impedes travel on most of the other roads. The company's office, in San Fran- cisco, is at 220 Montgomery street, J. S. McCue, Superintendent, S. B. Caswell, Secretary.
W. F. WILSON'S ACCOMMODATION STAGE LINE, between Virginia City and Carson. The stages and stock on this line are kept in excellent condition. The line is under the personal supervision of the owner, the well known " Billy Wilson," of whose name and reputation on the Pacific coast it would be superfluous to allude to here. He is a universal favorite, and his stage line one of the fixtures of the Territory. Stage leaves Virginia at 23 o'clock, P. M., for Carson, stopping at Gold Hill, Silver City, Empire City; leaves Carson at 9 o'clock A. M. daily. Office, in Carson, at Ormsby House, Geo. L. Gibson, Agent ; office, in Virginia City, at Geo. H. Lewis', No. 3 North C street, Jas. H. Boyd, Agent.
LANGTON'S PIONEER EXPRESS run a daily line of stages from Virginia to Carson, stopping at way points. Leave Virginia at 93 o'clock, A. M., and returning leave Carson at 2 o'clock, P. M. Mr. Langton likewise runs a line of stages between here and the Humboldt country, making Unionville his headquarters, but car- rying passengers, express matter, and the United States mail, to Star City, Humboldt City, and all other mining points at Hum- boldt and Reese River. Packages, letters or treasure forwarded to any part of the United States and Europe. J. J. Cooper, Agent, office Enterprise Building, South C street.
OVERLAND STAGE COMPANY run a daily line between Sacra- mento, Cal., and the Missouri River, (passing through Austin, Reese River,) carrying United States mail. Office at Wells, Fargo & Co.'s.
CRANDALL'S PIONEER OMNIBUS LINE, between Virginia and Gold Hill, run a line of omnibusses between here and Gold Hill. Leaves International Hotel, corner of Union and C streets, every half hour. These omnibusses connect at Gold Hill with another line running to Silver City every half hour. Good stock, care- ful drivers, and comfortable omnibusses are the features of this
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line. There are likewise lines running daily between here and Flowery District, American City, Ophir, Steamboat Springs and Washoe City.
RUSSELL & Co. run a daily line between Virginia City and Dayton-office of the company at Merchants' Exchange, North C street, Virginia.
VIRGINIA AND STEAMBOAT SPRINGS .- A daily line of stages between Virginia and Steamboat Springs -- office, in Virginia, at Merchants' Exchange, North C street.
REED & Co. run hourly between Virginia and American City.
FAST FREIGHT LINE, between San Francisco and Virginia. This company carry freight and packages from San Francisco to Virginia in three days. Offices are established in Folsom, Pla- cerville, Genoa, Carson, Dayton, Silver City, Gold Hill. Mr. H. D. Smith, a gentleman fully competent to fill the position, is the agent for Virginia, Gold Hill and Silver City. Office in Taylor's Block, between B and C streets.
A. B. MCCOY's ACCOMMODATION SATGE LINE, between Vir- ginia and Sacramento, via Placerville, leaves Delmonico Hotel every even date of the month, arriving in Placerville the follow- ing morning in time for the Sacramento stages. Leave Placer- ville every even date, on arrival of sacramento stages. Office, in Virginia, Delmonico Hotel. H. W. Baker, Agent. Office at Placer Hotel, Placerville.
Washoe Stock and Exchange Board,
Organized March 6th, 1863. Officers of the Board : T. A. Lynch, President ; C. H. Knox, Vice President ; John McCar- thy, Secretary ; R. T. Smith, Treasurer. Members of the Board : William Arrington, P. McGloin, J. F. Atwill, John Mc Carthy, W. H. Barstow, J. M. Moore, Edward Cahill, J. D. Meagher, William C. Duval, W. F. Myers, E. E. Eyre, W. G. Orrick, L. W. Ferris, J. O'Brien, A. H. Griswold, J. W. Pugh, P. D. Hedley, J. R. Plunkett, A. Hovey, J. W. Phillips, U. P. Hutch- ings, P. H. Howlett, E. E. Phillips, E. A. Hyde, R. G. Pardee, L. Hyneman, M. J. Power, H. Huguet, O. H. Platt, C. C. Har- vey, C. L. Ross, W. Halsey, W. O. Smith, A. Sutro, C. H. Knox, W. W. Savery, W. W. Van Vleet, James Leconey, R. T. Smith, T. A. Lynch, R. W. Scribner, J. G. Libbey, J. S. Davis, J. Lor- yca, C. R. Lorington, E. Bond, John C. Leconey, S. J. Brown, Jas. Kitts. This Board is the oldest in the city. The hall is handsomely furnished ; elegance, comfort, and good taste being displayed in its arrangement. In the centre of the room is a sky- light, the glass of which is stained different colors. imparting to the hall and its contents a rich and variegated light. The Board numbers amongst its members many of the most substantial men in the country.
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Review of Industrial Enterprises.
By referring to the Business Directory, a correct idea can be gained of the various mechanical and other branches carried on within our limits. It is but a short time since everything re- quired for either the use of the city or the mines had to be shipped from San Francisco ; but, thanks to the enteprise of our business men, we have now representations from almost every branch of business known and carried on in more favored cities. We will enumerate a few of the most prominent establishments and work- shops :
THE FULTON FOUNDRY, situated on the Divide between Gold Hill and Virginia, was established in the spring of 1863, by Thos. Jones, a practical foundry-man, (having had charge of several large establishments,) is now prepared to take orders for castings or machinery of any size. During the past year extensive im- provements have been made, thus increasing the facilities of the foundry in turning out first class work.
THE GOULD & CURRY COMPANY have fitted up a foundry and machine shop convenient to their mill, which is used exclusively for keeping in repair the mill and machinery of this company.
MECHANICS' MILLS, situated on South D street, have just re- ceived a new and improved lot of machinery, and are now pre- pared to do all kinds of planing and turning, likewise manufacture sash, blinds, doors, mouldings, sidings. Vanduyn & Hooley, Proprietors.
VIRGINIA PLANING MILL .- This establishment was established in November, 1863, the mills of Hughes & Co. and Hawley & Moxley consolidating, putting all of the machinery into the present building, besides additions. The mill is run by a 20-horse power steam engine. Sash moulding and turning done at this mill.
M. DELANEY has a turning establishment on D street, between Union and Taylor. All kinds of billiard balls and fine turning executed at this establishment.
Sand Spring Salt Fields,
The most important discovery, next to the silver mines, is the Salt Fields, for without salt the silver mines could not be worked, and to work them profitably, salt, which is a very important item to quartz mills, must be obtained at reasonable rates. The amount of salt consumed, if statistics on the subject were gathered, would amount to figures that would astound any person un- acquainted with the vast quantities annually consumed by each of the mills. These Salt Fields are 70 miles from Virginia, on the Reese River road, a half mile from what is known as Sand Springs. They cover an area of 1,800 acres. The advantage of
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the location lays in the fact that it can always be shipped at a nominal rate by freight teams returning either from the Hum- boldt or Reese River mines. As it is impossible to import salt from California, at the same figures as the company can deliver it here, the stock of the company is looked upon as one of the safest and best investments in the Territory. The supply of salt is inexhaustible, and is pronounced by the mills to be superior for their business to anything yet discovered. It is sold in Vir- ginia at five cents per pound, and the company dispose of 200,000 pounds per month. The original owners incorporated, and have limited the shares to 2,500. The trustees and officers of the com- pany are men of standing, enterprise and means, and are using every means to facilitate its quick and easy transportation. They are about constructing a railroad from the works to the main road. The company have a monopoly which, if properly man- aged, will make the Salt Fields a never-failing source of wealth. The following is a list of its officers : N. O. Arrington, President ; J. W. Hazeltine, Secretary ; J. W. Stataler, Treasurer. Sole Agents, Gartrell & Murray, South C. street, Virginia.
Breweries.
The breweries of Virginia is certainly one of the features of the city, and it speaks well for the non-intoxicating habits of our citizens the amount of patronage, and the consumption of " lager " here. Virginia likewise supplies a great many of the smaller towns in the neighborhood.
ST. LOUIS BREWERY, 132 and 134 South C street, was estab- lished on the 1st of May, 1861, by Adam Gerhauser. During the past year the proprietor has built a large substantial stone build- ing, two stories high. The front part is used as a saloon, with large and commodious vaults in the rear. The other portions of the building are used for the various purposes necessary to brew- ing.
UNION BREWERY is located at 40 North C street, Chas. Baker, proprietor. The well known reputation of the beer made here has already procured for the proprietor a large and constantly increasing business.
WASHOE BREWERY .- This establishment is located on the Divide, between Virginia and Gold Hill, at the junction of B and C street. The enterprise and experience of Messrs. Eggerts & Tants is fast gaining for this brewery an enviable popularity.
NEVADA BREWERY, John Dohle, proprietor, situated on the Marysville road in the suburbs of the city. Extensive additions and improvements have been added to it the past season, thus extending the facilities of its enterprising proprietor to supply his customers with a pure, strong and healthy beverage.
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PHILADELPHIA BREWERY, on D street, opposite Maguire's Opera House.
VIRGINIA BREWERY, one mile from the city, in Seven Mile Cañon.
Assay Offices.
Messrs. Ruhling & Co., in connection with their banking house, have one of the most extensive assay offices in the Territory. Office, B street, opposite Taylor.
Leopold Kuh, (formerly of the Branch Mint, in San Francisco,) has an assay office on A street, near the Ophir Mine, and the un- bounded public confidence, and his vast professional experience, gives him a leading position among the assayists of the Pacific coast.
Theall & Co., corner of C and Taylor street, under Paxton & Thornburgh's Bank, do an assaying business.
Brick-yards.
There is a large number of brick-yards within the limits of Virginia. Excellent material for their manufacture is found in abundance.
Virginia Pottery,
Situated on H street. All kinds of stoneware is manufactured here : crucibles, furnaces, filberts, muffles, and fire-brick. The material from which the articles are made is said to be superior to anything on the Pacific coast, and it will repay a visit to the manufactory to see the various articles in their line, which the proprietors have on exhibition.
Places of Amusement.
MAGUIRE'S OPERA HOUSE-Is situated on South D street, near Union ; its size if fifty feet front by 150 in depth ; it has four private boxes, a dress circle, parquet and orchestra apartments. No expense has been spared in its construction and finish. The first performance was given on the 2d July, 1863. The proprietor has kept the theatre, since its opening up to the present, occupied by the best talent to be had on the Pacific coast. "Stars," after playing engagements for the proprietors in San Francisco, are sent here. Maguire & Burns, are the pro- prietors.
SUTLIFE'S HALL, Henry Sutliff, proprictor, situated on C street, between Sutton Avenue and Mill street, is 70 feet front by 104 in depth ; has accommodations for 900 people. It is at present occupied by a melodeon troupe. There is 15 private boxes, and the stage is the largest in the Territory.
ATHENEUM is situated on C street ncarly opposite "Sutliff's," and is at present occupied as a melodeon.
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Newspapers.
If the number of papers published in a city is looked upon as a reflex of the intelligence and enterprise of its inhabitants, then Virginia has a right to claim for herself the title of the "Athens " of the Pacific coast. There are four newspapers published here, viz : 3 English and 1 German.
The Virginia City Daily and Weekly Territorial Enterprise ; Goodman & MeCarthy, Proprietors, Enterprise Building, South C street. This is the oldest newspaper in the Ter- ritory, having been first started by Jennison & James, in Carson Valley in 1858. The first number was issued in Virginia, on Saturday, Nov. 3d, 1860; at this time it was a weekly paper, but was changed to a Daily, 20th September, 1861. It has, by the energy, judgment and ability displayed in its management, risen to be the leading as well as the largest daily published in the Territory ; it contains a large amount of local and miscel- laneous news. The Enterprise devotes a large portion of its Sunday edition to statistics of mining news, and other matter connected with this subject, and is particularly favored by mining Secretaries as a medium for advertising their assessment sales. " Mark Twain," and " Dan De Quille," occupy a local and corresponding prominence in its columns.
Daily Union, John Church & Co., Proprietors, corner of C and Taylor streets. The first number of the Virginia Daily Union was issued on the 4th of November, 1862. The Union has the printing of the Letter List, and claims the largest circu- lation of any paper in the city. It is printed in agate type, and dishes up to its readers, daily, a vast amount of reading matter. The Union claims to expend more money than any other paper in the Territory, for the matter contained in its columns.
The Daily Old Piute, Lovejoy & Co., Publishers, was started in March of the present year. Messrs. Lovejoy & Gillespie fill the editorial chair, and the local department is presided over by Mr. F. C. Farrington. The Old Piute is the second largest daily in the Territory, and is issued as an evening paper. It is conducted with ability, and characterized by originality of mat- ter and style-a qualification highly necessary to a newspaper, and one that a large number of its cotemporaries on the Pacific coast cannot boast of. It claims to be independent in politics ; its columns are devoted to matter which it considers interesting to its readers, and is admirably interspersed with original "re- partees," whenever occasion requires.
Nevada Pioneer (German), J. F. Hahnlen, Publisher and Pro- prietor ; publication office, Enterprise Building, South C street. This paper is issued semi-weekly, but it is contemplated by Mr. Hahnlen to shortly change it to a Daily. The publisher has had a vast experience in the business, and displays his judgment by
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issuing one of the best German papers on the Pacific coast ; it is edited with ability, and its news columns is filled with in- teresting local, and choice miscellaneous matter ; it is now the recognized organ of the Germans for Nevada. The Pioneer can- not fail to make itself a welcome visitor to every German in the Territory. Delivered to subscribers on the routes of the carriers for twenty-five cents per week.
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