The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-07-04
NEVADA DEMOCRAT
WEDNESDAY, MORNING, JULY 4. 1860.



oaasA assal LEGAL Nonngs, q
DAsrARDLY AcTs--Abont ten o'clock last Thurs
day night, Chinaman, who was standing on the
sidewalk Of Commercial street, just above Suitro's
store, was pushed back in the ravine BY Of two
white men who were coming down the street. He
fen distance Of about twelve feet, landing IN the
bottom Of . fnme, and was nearly killed He laid
there for some time, unable to help himself until
his groans attracted the attention of persons pass
ing. when he was taken cut and cared for by his
countymen. Two men named James MeNeeiy
and Richard Goldworthy were arrested the same
night charged with the offence; they were examin-
ed before Justice Anderson ON Saturday, but the
evidence not being deemed sufhcient to hold them
they. were discharged. The Chinsman was very
badly hurt and according 70 the statements Of his
eountymen, his recovery is doubtful. 81. 49,.
CztEsRArIos.--o. NJ, TOmlinson, a patriotic
citizen Of Nevada. has been making extensive, ar
rsngements for celebrating the Fourth at the Ele2
vator Mil, on Manzanita Hill. A liberty pole Of
over one hundred feet in length, will be raised, and
the exercises viii consist OF National salute read
ing Of the Declaration, display Of water works,
singing by the Manzanita Glee Club, under the di-
rection Of Won Sehmidtsneider, etc. Mr.. Tomlin-
has written an Grafton for the occasion. but ow
ing to the late notice, we believe il is somewhat
doubtful whether proper person can be found to
deliver II.
Neutrality-suspicious. number of brick build
ings will be erected on the upper part Of Broad
street during the summer and fall. One is now go
ing up at the junction Of Broad and Commercial,
on the lot occupied by the Italian store; Mr. Baily
has purchased the Virginia House lot, on which he
designs putting up large brick hotel; Mr.. Hixson
is making preparations to erect one-story brick,
forty feet front and seventy feet deep at his place
Of business and contracts have already been let for
erecting two or three other brick buildings on the
south side of the street
ScHooL TRAcHERss-By an act Of the last Leg
islature it provided that school teachers shall be
examined by the county Superintendent, assisted by
committee Of other teachers. In accordance with
this act, DR.. Overton has notified the teachers of
this county, that the examinations win take place
on Saturday the Dist day Of July. 1t is necessary
that the teachers be examined as to their qualihea
tons before they can receive any Of the public
funds belonging to the schools. The attention Of
teachers is directed to the notice of DIR. Overflow
which will be found in another column.
HOSE CARRIAGRs.-The hose carriage recently
purchased by the Nevada Hose Co. No. l. arrived
in town on Monday morning. 1t is very hand
some four-wheclcd carriage, has three bells, and
when re-painted and properly decorated will be the
pride Of the company. The Eureka Co. No ?, held
a meeting on Monday evening, and appointed an
agent to purchase carriage in San Francisco or
Sacramento. The hose for the companies are now
being manufactured at Grass Valley and some two
or three hundred feet will be completed this week
PUBLIC ScHooL.-We learn that over hundred
pupils are now attending the public school of Ne
vada and more would go If the house was large
enough to accommodate them. The Juvenile popu-
laon Of this place is increasing rapidly, and either
the school district viii have to be divided another
school house erected. Besides those attending the
public school large number Of scholars are sent to
private schools.
HHNNBss TrRNPIKR-An assessment OF thirty
three per cent has been levied upon the capital stock
ofthc Henness Turnpike. Mr.. VIM. Roberts is now
engaged in collecting the amount due by parties lv
ing in this place, and we trust the Nevada stock
holders viii promptly pay up the assessment About
hundred are now engaged on the road, and
is desirable that the work should be pushed ahead
vigorously to completion.
NEVADA LIBRARY.-An election for officers OF
the Nevada Library Association, for the ensuing
six months, will be held tomorrow Thursday eve
ming, at the Library room, on Main street. A full
attendance Of all the members is requested.
DISTRICT CoURT.-The regular term Of the Dis
trict Court commences on Monday next. In conse-
quence OF the illness Of Judge Searls no Court
held during last month, and quite number Of cases
have accumulated on the calendar.
THE CorRT OF SESSIONS, Judge Belden presid-
ing met ON Monday morning. A venire was issued
for Grand Jury, returnable on Friday next, at 10
o'clock A. NJ, and the Court adjourned until that
time. l.saal % .aa ~ ea.4
RETuRNBD.--Dr. H.. H. Wickes and J. B. Moore
have returned to Nevada after absence Of about
aysar in the East. They came by the last steamer,
and were welcomed back by numerous friends.
THE MARsH TROUPE gave entertainments at
the Nevada Theater on Monday and yesterday
evenings. They played to rather slim houses. They
perform again this evening.