The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-02
Aerada 9tmutrat.
LOCAL MATTERS.

THE UNION MERTfNG.-About five hum
meeting, held in the Theater yesterday evening,
and the demonstrations we're sufficient to con-
vince any one that nine-tenths of those present
approved Of the action Of the Government, in
calling out the militia to protect the Federal
Capital and the public property. When Mr..
Mcconnell expressed his sympathy for the
secessionists, the sentiment was cheered by
about twenty and hissed by about the same
number. The contrary sentiment, that the
Government would drive back the traitors who
may attack the Capital was cheered by almost
the entire house. The discussion arose on the
propriety of retaining the words 'just and law
full" in the last but one of the resolutions; but
as a resolution had already been adopted sus-
tanning the Government in its present struggle
to put down treason, that was held to be suf-
fcent, and no attempt was made to have the
words stricken out. There were few persons
present who evidently did not approve Of the
course of the Administration in the present
struggle, but they were so few that they did not
think it worth while to vote against any Of the
resolutions. The resolution denouncing all at
tempts that might be made to take California
out of the Union was adopted with vociferous
applause.
MAY BALL.-The ball given last night at
Temperance Hall, by Mr.. Bailey, was numer-
ouslv attended, and every thing passed off in a
manner satisfactory to all who participated in
the festivities. An excellent supper was served
up at the Bailey House, at twelve o'clock, after
which the company again repaired to the Hall,
and the dancing was kept up till near sunrise.
LECTURE THIS EvENINo.-We learn that
Mr.. Thomas, who was to have lectured this
evening for the benefit of the Methodist church
has not been able to fulfil his engagement, and
DIR. Deal will lecture in his place. The lecture
will be delivered at the church--subject: "Po-
etry as Study" Mr.. Thomas will deliver his
lecture on "Character," next week.
MILL BURNED.-The steam saw mill of J.
n. Turner, about three miles above Nevada on
the road to Illinois bridge, caught fire last
Tuesday evening, and was entirely consumed
A large quantity Of timber, situated near the
mill, was fortunately saved. The loss was
some three or four thousand dollars.
PIo-NIc.-The May Day picnic was atten-
ded by large portion of the population Of
Nevada, including all the little folks. The
children attached to the various Sunday Schools,
numbering about $50, formed in procession and
preceded by the band marched to the grove
where they enjoyed themselves during the day.
CABIN RoBBED.-The cabin of Mr. BoyntoD,
who has been teaching school near the Town
Talk House, was broken open on Tuesday af-
ternoon and about fifty dollars worth of cloth
ing stolen.
BUSINESS CHANGB.-We understand that
Messrs. Gregory & Boring, dealers in provisions
and groceries, Main street, have sold out their
stock to Mr.. Finnie, who will continue the
business.
WE are indebted to the Pioneer Express Co.
for the Territorial Enterprise, of Saturday last;
also, to Geo. Stone the newspaper agent for
Nevada, for favors in his line.
PosTMAsTBR.-A dispatch was received by
the last Pony, stating that Mr.. E. +. Bean has
been appointed Postmaster of Nevada.
RETURNED.-Mr. d. Crittenden, who left
here in July last, on visit to the Eastern
States, returned on the Golden Age.
HOSPITAL PATIENTs:-Ten patients have
been admitted into the county hospital during
the past month Of April.
THE Metropolitan Minstrels, who performed
at the Theater on Tuesday evening, had a full
house.