The Nevada Democrat., 1861-04-04
Nerada 9EiuOtrat.
LOCAL MATTERS.

town from Hughes race course, and while
coming down the hill, near where the great
stage robbery was pepetrated some years ago,
he saw man walking along the road a short
distance in advance of him, who was in the act
of pulling his pistol round in front. This ex-
cited Church's suspicion, and being unarmed,
prepared for him as well as he could. He had
about $50 or 800 in coin, portion of which
was loose in his pocket, and the balance in
purse. He Immediately took the most of the
money in his pocket and put it inside of his
waistband, and let it slide down into his boot,
and then stuck his purse under the saddle in
front. As he came up to the robber he drew
his pistol and told Church to hand over his
money; Church said he had none, upon which
the rObber told him to pull out his pockets.
Church then put his hands in his pockets, pull
ing them out, and at the same time taking out
five dollar piece and three quarters which ne
had left there. This he threw on the ground,
when the fellow told him to pull out his watch,
which he did. Seeing it had silver case, he
told him to put it up and "git." Church imme-
diately rode to town, and gave information Of
the robbery and Sheriff Van Hagan, officer
Rider and others started out in pursuit of the
rObber. Up to four o'clock (the hour of going
to press) we had heard of no arrest.
DELINQUENT TAxEs.-The delinquent tax
list has been turned over to Mr.. Maslin, the
lection of the same under the late special act of
the Legislature. The collection is made by civ
il suit, and if the act is strictly enforced as we
doubt not it will be, few delinquents will escape.
We understand that an effort will be made du-
ring the present session to amend the law, so
as to simplify the proceedings. AS the law
stands at present, the taxes can be collected,
though the District Attorney is subjected to
considerable unnecessary labor and expense. By
paying up at once, delinquents will be subjected
to only ten per cent. additional on their taxes;
fifteen per cent. after suit is commenced, and
twenty-five per cent will be added to the cases
that go to Judgment.
A GooD LAw.-By the revenue act Of 1857,
it is made the duty of the Recorders to refuse
to receive for record any deed, mortgage, notice
of homestead, or other instrument, for property
upon which the taxes are delinquent. Under
this clause the Recorder of Nevada county
manages to collect a small portion of the delin-
quent list. In 1858, he collected $llO 10; in
1859, $265 Al; in 1860, Sal II; and since the
delinquent list of this year was turned over, he
has collected $36l 98-making near $500 in
all. The reason of so much more being col
lected this year than usual is on account Of the
filing of homestead notices. 1t so happens that
persons who take advantage of the homestead
act are generally delinquent for their taxes.
GoATs.-A petition has been numerously
signed, praying the Trustees to pass an ordi-
nance prohibiting goats from running at large.
1t will be acted on this evening. Goats have
become great nuisance to gardeners in the
outskirts Of the town, as fences cannot be con-
structed, except at great expense, to keep them
out. Goats are property under the common
law, and persons killing them would be liable
for damages to the owners. The only authori-
ty the Trustees have in the matter, is to pass
an ordinance requiring all goats found running
at large in the town to be tVken up, impounded
and sold but it is question whether such an
imals would sell for enough to pay the expen-
ses Of impounding them.
INsANE.-Mr X. Stuart, trader at Hunts
Hill, has been confined in the county jail for a
week or two on account Of insanity. He was
examined day before yesterday, by Drs. Wickes
and Hunt, pronounced insane, and an order
was made committing him to the Stockton asy-
lum. The cause of his insanity is not known.
About three months ago, his friends noticed
that his mind was not right, and he has been
gradually getting worse ever since. He was ta-
ken care of by his friends, however, until quite
recently, when he got so bad that he had to be
confined. He has not been unfortunate IN
business, although he has an idea that he is
confined ON account Of some business troubles.
SCHOOL TRUsTERs.-The present School
Trustees of the Nevada district have given no
tice that the election for Trustees for the ensu-
ing year will be held at the public school house,
at two o'clock P. NJ, on Saturday next. Every
legal voter Of the district is entitled to vote for
School Trustees, and though it is too much to
expect that the public generally viii take any
interest in the matter, it is at least to be hoped
that those interested will attend, and see that
proper persons are selected. 1t is immaterial
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