The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-20
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.
WEDNESDAY, MoRNING, JUNE %, 1850.


Rifles arrived in this place Friday last, bringing
with them the remains of Henry Meredith The
body was brought from Virginia City to Blue Tent
in zinc box, made for the purpose; at the latter
place the company were met by large number Of
citizens, with hearse, when the box containingthe
remains Of the departed, were placed in elegant
coffin, and escorted into town. The hearse
preceded by the Rifles, and followed by citizens in
carriages and ON horseback. The funeral ceremo-
mics took place on Saturday afternoon, and were
conducted by the Masonic Fraternity, Of which Or
der the deceased was member. The Rev. Mr.. Bri-
erly delivered eloquent funeral discourse at the
brick church. and paid amerted tribute to the many
noble qualities of the departed. The church build
ing was crowded to its full capacity, and hundreds
were compelled TO remain outside during the seryi-
ces. Between six and seven hundred persons fol-
loved the remains to their final resting place, and
besides the Masonic Fraternity, the Nevada Rifles,
the two recently organized FIRE companies, and the
citizens generally, joined in the procession. Atthe
conclusion of the Masonic ceremonies, a salute
fred over the grave by the Rifles, when the process
sion was reformed and marched back into town.
We noticed in the procession many citizens Of other
parts Of the county, who came expressly TO attend
the funeral, and during the services the places of
business were closed and many Of the houses draped
IN mourning.
HOSE CoMPANIRs.-At meeting Of the Nevada
Hose Company No. l, held on Tuesday evening,
the 18th inst, permanent organization was effect
ed and the following officers elected for the ensuing
six months DIR. II. Hunt, President; N. Z.
Wheaton, Foreman VIM. Barton, Assistant Fore
man; w. H. Crawford, Treasurer; III. II. Funston,
Secretary; Jno. Pattson, A. D. Tower, and A. II
I Ian Trustee de-
partment; w. R. Coe, S. R. Perry, and g. A.
Church, Trustees.
The Eureka Company No. 2, met on Wednesday
evening, adopted constitution and bylaws, and
effected permanent organization by the election Of
the following officers: /. J. Role, President; w.
p. Harrington, Foreman j. b. Jeffrey, Assistant
Foreman; James Monroe, Treasurer; Ed. Muller,
Secretary; VIM. Heugh, p. Kent, and G. Il. With
ington, Delegates NJ. Brennan, Trustee. The Del
egates and Trustee serve for one year; the other
officers, six months.
THE BAPTIST CHURcH-We learn that an ef-
fort is being made to finish and fit up the Baptist
church building, on the corner of Pine and Spring
streets, for the Of Rev Mr.. Briefly. This gen.
tleman has been preaching for several weeks past
at the Court House, and has attracted large audien
ces, and many, not members of the church, anx-
ious that he should remain permanently among us.
There are but few Baptists in our midst, and OF
themselves would scarcely be able to support min
ister but we believe they will have no difficulty in
accomplishing their purpose with the assistance
they procure from other friends of Mr. Briefly.
LRcTuREs-The Rev. T. Starr King lectures at
the Nevada Theater on Thursday and Friday even
ings, for the benefit of the Nevada Library Associa-
ton. The public too well acquainted with the
reputation OF this gentlemen, an able and inter
esting lecturer, to require any recommendation from
us. We trust the Theatcr will be filled on beth
evenings. The subjects Of the lectures, as already
announced, will be, Substance and Show, and the
1'Laws OF Disorder" Those DESTROYS Of securing
seats can do so by applying to Mr.. Guild, at the
saloon adjoining the Theater.
vors OF THANKs.-At meeting Of the Nevada
Hose Companies, held Tuesday afternoon, June 10,
the following resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed
ResoIred, That a vote Of thanks be rendered to
the Grass Valley Hose Company for their prompt
response to our call for assistance; also 70 H. ID.
Cady, for the quick time made in conveying the
members of the Grass Valley company and their
apparatus to this place.
ResoIred, That the above resolution be published
in the Nevada and Grass Valley papers.
THEATRIcAL.-Miss Harriet Gordon, supported
BY small but select theatrical company, gave four
entertainments at the Nevada Theater last week.
Several new pieces were presented, and the plays
vent off in good style, but were sorry to notice
that the company were poorly patronized. With
the exception of Saturday evening, which was set
apart for Miss Gordons benefit, there was scarcely
paying house on any occasion. Miss Gordon Is
one OF the best singers that have ever visited Ne
Vada.
HOTEL RoBBRRY.-Mr f. NJ. Stefney went to
bed at the New York House, last Monday night,
and on awaking in the morning his pantaloons
were gone. He slept on the ground floor, had
locked his window, but laid his clothing near an
unfastened window, through which the theft was
doubtless perpetrated The missing indispensibles
were found in the hotel yard minus seven dollars
and half, which was all the money the man had.
DEER CAuGHT.-Two deer were caught last
week in the South Yuba Ditch, by Of the agents.
We learn that more less Of these animals are
caught in the ditch about this time every year, when
they are travelling. In crossing they occasionally
mistake the width Of the ditch and fall in, and in
consequence of the depth of water they not able
to get out and are easily taken
HosR.-We learn that the Trustees of the Nevada
FIRE department have concluded arrangement
with hose manufacturer of Grass Valley for 1000
feet of leather hose 1t is to be made at the rate Of
200 feet week, and costs dollar foot. This
will supply the two companies with 500 feet Of hose
each, which is thought to be sufficient
Ix consequence Of the "duel," the fire. and a
little too free use Of the "crater" our paper is
somewhat later than usual this week. In future
we shall endeavor to guard against the natural con-
sequences, when two such important events happen
on the same day.
Curry EHG1yBRR-An election for Chief En-.
gineer Of the Nevada fire department will be held at
Hsrrington's saloon on Tuesday next at two o'clock
Pm. The members of the hose companies are
particularly requested to be present.
Losr-One hundred new wooden buckets which
we're used at the fire. Those having any of them
in their possession, by leaving them at Flagg's
Stable, where the owners can find them, may avoid
a prosecution for petty larceny.