The Nevada journal., 1858-01-15

at the National Theater, on the night of
the Sth, says the State Journal, in com
memoration of Governor Weller and the
incoming of the new State Administra-
ton, was indeed a brilliant and recherche
affair, and apparently passed off to the
satisfaction and delight of all who par
ticipatcd in the gay festivities. From
an early hour of the evening until even
past midnight, the carriages employed
for the occasion were kept going con-
stantly to and fro, bearing their living
freights of pleasure-seekers. The The
atcr was superbly decorated. The spa
cious parquette was foored over even
with the stage, and covered with white
drilling, while in the back ground was a
richly painted scene, representing
magnificent grotto, as if the abode of
band of fairies; high overhead hung in
graceful festoons, a number of Ameri-
can and other national ensigns, inter
laced with each other, and dropping
their magnificent folds so as to show out
conspicuously in the brilliant glare of
gas-light which flooded the interior of
the Theater. Among the guests, which
were quite numerous, were the old and
new State officers, members of the Leg
+iSlature, officers of the Army and Navy,
and many of the Federal officials from
San Francisco, accompanied by ladies.
The neat attire Of the gentlemen, and
the elegant dresses Of the ladies, showed
to much advantage and, together with
the rich uniforms present, lent an addi-
tional charm to the already dazzling
scene. The dances were well arranged,
the supper all that could be desired, and
the music kept harmonious time to the
measured beat of the crowds of dancers
who at all times thronged the foor The
festivities were kept up until long after
the "acee Aours beyant tie trial." when
the crowded throng departed for their
respective residences. The ball, with
out doubt, was one of the best ever Civ
en- in this city, and reflects great credit
upon those who undertook its manage
ment.
Vigilance Committee IN MicAigan.-
Tie citizens of Flint, and other towns
in Genesee county, Mich, have been
moved 20 the appointment of Vigi-
lance Committee, to keep in check the
spirit of lawlessness and violence which
has lately been exhibited there. The
Flint Citizen sums up some Of the more
recent exploits of the villains who infest
that region
The death of Mr.. Seavers, shot in
Grand Blanc the burglaries and horse
stealing Immediately after the fair the
murders in Mr. Johnson's family in Fen
tonville, and attempts to rob the house
of Hon. w. NJ. FELTON,, arrival at its
eliminating point of outrage, by the
burglary of Mr.. Belcher's house on
Tuesday night, which was happily foiled
by the intrepidity of the maid giving
the alarm just in time to save his val
liable plate. All of these acts follow
ing close upon one another, raised a con-
siderable degree of excitement among
our citizens, who, on Wednesday morn
ing, organized a Committee of Vigi-
lance, all pledged to each other to purge
the neighborhood of these villains, at
whatever cost; and to root out the
haunts of vice and crime that nestled.
themselves in the city. Quite anumber
of suspected characters have been under
examination during the week, and the
jail is full Of men and women. A com
mittee of the vigilance organization has
visited all the gaming saloons, and
warned them the proprietors that they
must be discontinued, which they have
agreed to. If they fail to do so volun-
tarily, they will be compelled. The
vigilance organization is complete, and
composed Of men of nerve, who are all
awake and fully determined to put a
stop to this career of crime.
PICKETT Nor DEAD.-The Sacra-
memto correspondent of the Bulletin
relates the following;
&C L. Pickett, is here, and he looks
none the worse for his Oregon trip. He
knows every body, and has a nod for
all A candidate for one of the minor
offices noticed this, and thinking that a
man who possessed such an extensive
acquaintance among such an assemblage
of strangers, must certainly be able to
WELD great influence, sought an intro
duction, obtained it and afterwards in
.,;+ad tba Co1oDol 10 ,,1ov n oro,,o r.