The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-05-02

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YREKA, April 22d 1880.
Editor Democrat During the first week OF the
present month we were treated to display OF WIN
try weather that would have reflected credit upon
December or January, and which was as welcome
as it vas unexpected. At that time, more snow
fell throughout this section Of country than during
any two months of the past winter; and now that
the clouds have dispersed, under the warm rays OF
spring sun, it is melting from the mountain sides,
pouring into bitches and ravines, streams Of water
whose dashing and gurglng is hfe-inspiring music
to many heart which had become gloomy and de-
spondent in view Of a long Improbable summer.
In many localities there is now supply of water
that will continue for several months, and miners
are putting into work with a ygor, which indicates
Just appreciation Of the time their advantage will
last, and intention to make the best Of it. Infu-
enced by these circumstances a revival has com
menced in business circles, and promise Of better
times brghtens the future, which few weeks since
appeared gloomy indeed.
The advent Of April, although occurring on sab
bath, was duly celebrated in the usual manner by
many OF the children, small and grown, this place.
Bogus coin which refused to leave the sidewalk, and
genuine that sprang nmbly from the closing of
tempted dgits, old hats well charged with weighty
material inviting the exercise, but resisting the
force Of pedal extremites, wrought disappointment
curses and pain, and made the exercised indiyid-
ual the laughing stock of observers. A darkey Of
honest proclvites and countenance radiant with
hope Of reward, from door to door, pursued dill
gent and determined search for the owner of a pack
age which he had picked up in the street; having
made the circuit of nearly the entire town. ootsore
and weary, he arrived in the vicinity Of his starting
point, but without having accomplished his lauda-
Bile purpose, and with but little encouragement to
prosecute further search, when some one Of
dozen who had gathered around, suggested the pro-
priety Of his opening the package; acting upon
which, he soon had the envelope removed and in
the centre very dirty bunch Of Sleeps wool was
exposed There a stir in the crowd, and the
shout of "sold" which burst from dozen threats,
failed TO reach the ears for which it intended
those organs of hearing being attached to a head
set upon the shoulders of a stanpeded African. A
single unsuccessful attempt to appropriate appa-
rently loose change, had the effect to open the eyes
of your correspondent, and he passed the gauntlet
of the street in pretty good style. Late in the day
however, within doors and when most confident and
least suspicious, his sale and humiliation were ac-
complshed, but in manner not necessary to relate
here. Many and varied we're the tricks played up
on the unsuspecting, and although some were rather
trying to the temper of the victim, in but few in
stances were they received in other thar the best of
humor
In my last communication / noticed a call for
Republican Convention to meet at the Court House
in this place the I'd Of April. The call purported
to emanate from the County Central Committee,
but who composed that committee was as much
matter of conjecture and speculation the oh
ject Of the meeting. Well, the Convention conyen-
ed and such Il Convention Some twenty-five self
appointed delegates from two or three precincts,
represented the huge interests Of the Republican
party of Sisltiyou. They elected Chairman and
Secretary, the Chairman duly Appreciated the honor
conferred upon him, and on assuming the duties of
his station, thought he ought to say something and
he said somothing-told how, when a misehievous
urchn he frightened the life nearly out of mis- ma
ternal 'paTent, just as infant repubicansm of
Siskyou is going to the democracy of Califor-
MIA. Secretary thought he ought to write some
thing, and wrote something, most likely report Of
Chairmans remarks. A committee was appointed
who deemed it necessary to do something and they
done string of resolutions, something less than
three feet in length, denunciatory of nearly every
thing but repubcansm, and Pacific Railroad. A
southern man of northern principles, pregnant with
words and ideas, appeared upon the floor and deiy-
cred himself of a good-sized speech during the
course Of which number of Intellectual attempts on
the part Of convention proper at applause, enlisted
the sympathy of spectators, who pitched in with
will and helped them out. Encouraged by the sue
Of his speech, speaker sought to crown his go-
ry with cap of Immortality in the shape of reso.
luton, to the effect that the Yreka Union Zone of
the staunchest democratic papers in the State1 be
regarded as the republican organ of this county
Convention lodged the necessity of offending south
ern gentlemen, by voting down the resolution, and
referred it to the Central Committee. Convention
then adjourned doubtless feeling TINT they had con-
trihuted materially to the safety of the country
The Catholic congregation of this place have pur-
chased the late residence of d. ID. Cotton, at the
foot OF Miner street, and erected thereon the symbol
of their faith 1t is the most pleasant and beautiful
location i'll the vicinity of Yreka, commanding
fine view of the town and surrounding country
What improvements they intend making is at pres
ent unknown.
Garrettson, who shot Nelson in an ARRAY on
Scott river, few weeks since, has been indicted by
the grand Jury for murder and will be tried at the
approaching term of the District Court his friends
think that he committed the act in self-deencc, and
are confident of his acquittal.
man named Lawson was badly injured few
days since by stump falling upon him. while at
work in mining claim on IIumbug creek his re-
covery is considered doubtful.
On Monday last about noon, we we're visited by
very high wind, which ratified shingles, blew down
stove pipes. and stirred up dust and for awhile
made outdoor life little dangerous and exceeding
ly disagreeabe. Sweeping down Oregon street it
struck and capsized wagon, in which was gem
tleman by the name of Byrd, who escaped with his
life but was pretty well bruised In Shasta valley
it eveled fences and haystacks, stampeded cattle,
turned over buggy, in which was Messrs. Brooks
and Wadsworth of this place, the latter receiving
slight injury of one of his legs.
The last mail from the Atlantic States, brought
TO the friends OF Mr. NanChoate, a citizen OF this
place, but at present III New York the gratifying
intelligence that that gentleman had been granted
patent for his printing telegraph. He had already
been offered, but refused, ten thousand dollars for
the right for this State.
From information received here last week. it
would seem that the Indians in the vicinity of Hap
Ply Camp, are again bidding for determination, and
unless they bring up pretty suddenly it is more than
likely that they will be accommodated One Of
their number was hung short time since for rob-
kstafra aarNe r a.
have since burned number of miners cabins,
Crickets have already made their appearance in
the valleys, and the tender vegetation is falling
before them in their march farmers are endeavor-
ing to protect the crops from the ravaging insects
by timing the lower board Of their fences but doubt
the efficacy of the barrier, for some OF the largest
legged ones will clear it without difficulty.
The Odd Fellows of this place are preparing to
celebrate the 4lst anniversary of their Order in
America, which occurs on Thursday next-a fine
time is promised Vours n n n