The Sierra citizen., 1860-02-18

PRIMARY ELEcr1oNs THIS EvENING.-The Democratic
electors Of Sierra County reminded that upon this,
SATURDAY EVENING between the hours Oft and o'clock,
arctic be held in the various precincts of the County,
Primary Elections recommended by the Sierra County
Democratic Central Committee We hope, in view of
the magnitude the issue which these meetings naugur.
ate that every Democrat will deem it his duty
pond to the CALL. Above will be found the times and
places of the various elections, aud the number of dele
gates to which each precinct is entitled The County
Convention will meet in Downieville next Thursday
at 10 o'clock A. a.a a'sai ei'F
FREMAN's BALL-4We will net suppose it has been
anywhere forgotten among good citizens that the
Ball OF the Downieve Fire Department is to be held
the evening of Wednesday next Washingtons Birth.
Day, the Theater We learn that every possible
rangement has already been made to justify the
that the affair will be of than usual
joyment. The proceeds of the Ball be applied
the purchase Of such material will render the
Fire Department able and efficient protectors of life and
property in the town and hope the occasion will be
graced BY all the beauty and gayey. gaantry and devo
tol Of which our mountain home may boast ~
Rooms are to be fitted up adjoining the dancing hail.
where supper and refreshments may be obtained at
time between II and o'clock; and in case of storm,
stages will be in readiness to convey the ladies to the
ballroom. =, -; - -, - = : - -. s. .
WAsHINaroNs BIRTH DAY.-The Birth day of Wash
ington will be celebrated in Downievile by the Fremen
and Military The National Guard, under the tempo.
rary commend Of Msjor D. e. Hungerford, will act
escort to the Downievile Fire Department After the
Fremen's parade, the Major will give drill of the COM
pany in street firing using blank cartrdges advancing
and retreatng, depoying skirmshers rallying &c-
From the we'll known reputation OF the Major for mill
tary knowledge, can promise our citizens treat
amusing as we'll as interesting In the evening the
Guard will attend the grand ball Of the Firemen, in
1ull uniform. E3-J ~t @E
SERMoN TO THE SURPRISE PARrY.--It will be sremem.
bered that upon to morrow, Sunday evening att o'clock
the Rev Mr. Sheldon is to preach at the Methodist Eps
copal Charehin This place. by particular re-
quest ohe friends who visited him when the surprise
party was held at the parsonage few weeks ago. We
are informed that the Reverend gentleman has been
quested to clear up any doubts which may be entertained
OF the capacity of bs Ark to preserve during the del
uge the family Of Noah, and the species OF sM living
things that were previously upon the earth. r.
1t cannot be doubted that the erudtion and eloquence
OF Mr. Sheldon will render th is subject, in
many ways, Of highest interest to those for whom it viii
oe preached and we trust it will be largely attended
BuslSnss win sincere regret that
we learn that financial embarrassment has caused the
temporary suspension from business, of Mr. A. S. Hax,
ter of this place. Mr. Haxer is one of our earliest ind
most esUeemeQ OF reeQent mefcnen and mas ever bee
regarded as gentleman Of unexceptonable probty at
honorable in his dealings and enterprsng in his
business We are pleased to be informed that the Diff
culties in which he s involved will meet with speedy
arrangement and that he receives he justly merits
the unfeigned sympathy of the whole community.
PRsNArURE EEFLos learn that on Tuesday af-
ternoon last, as Chas Averill and Jackson miners
were tampng bastn the Yuba Turnpike tollbrdge
below Downiegille, the blast was prematurely dis
charged, facturing Jacksons hand and njuring them
both though otherwise than above very seriously
THAkxs.-To John W. Orear Of the Book, Stationery
and Periodical Depot, tender onr Acknowledgements
for files Of the Londsn illustrated News Frank Lesies
illustrated Newspaper, and New York Police Gazette
and to Langton Co.'s Exppess Huntington Bros News
men, and John Mcguire fep regular delivery Of lower
city papers. ss, .,-a az - ,sa s + -s-
BANK ExcHANGE-EuREkA.-Ttw II wiltbe perceived, by
reference to our advertising columns that Chapman and
Brazelton-commonly known (" Spotty" and. {. Jim.
my'-have taken and reHtted the well known Billiard
Saloon formerly occupied by Jack Wolf, Eureka. The
above named gentlemen will make the Bank Exchange
pleasant place of resort and merit full share of pub
lie patronage, which they will undoubtedly receive )