The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-04
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LOCAL SrATTERs.


way home, by two highwaymen, who presented
pistols and demanded his money. Todd told
them he hoped what he had would do them
good. They searched him, and finding nothing
in his pockets but plug of tobacco, told him
to "git." The robbers were masked, one of
them short and thick-set, the other above the
average height. At the rate matters are pro-
crossing, these villains win soon be entering
the stores in town, and demanding whatever
loose change may happen to be on hand.
DISTRICT COURT.-May Sd. Briggs ct al.
VS.. Bowen ct al.-Motion to strike out portions
Of answer submitted, and ten days given plain
tlfts to reply to answer.
Richardson VS.. Richardson.-Argued and
submitted to Court.
May 4th. Briggs ct al. VS.. Bowen ct all
Motion to strike out portions of complaint
granted, with leave to amend.
Logan ct al. VS.. Drscoe ct al.-Statement on
motion for new trial submitted.
Esmond VS.. Chew ct al.-Defendants cited to
appear and answer for contempt, in disobeying
order Of finjunction-tried and submitted.
FIGHT WITH CHINEsE.-At Missouri Bar,
on Tuesday last, dispute occurred between a
company of Americans and some Cinnamon,
whose claims were adjoining, which resulted in
a desperate fight One Of the Cinnamon had a
pick run through his bOdy-going in at the back
and out at the breast-and sluice-fork was
run through the wrist of one of the Americans.
The fight lasted some time, and the Cinnamon
came out second best. The wounded China
man was alive on Wednesday evening, but was
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mated about their claims.
DRowNED.-A little son of Mrs. Laswell,
aged between two and three years, fell into the
Rough & Ready ditch, last Thursday evening,
and was drowned. When last seen alive, he
was throwing stones into the ditch, near his
mothers residence, and about half an hour af-
ter his body was found a short distance from
the residence of Mr.. Stout, having hoated down
six or eight hundred yards. An inquest was
held by Coroner Henry, and the jury found a
verdict in accordance with the above facts.
ENGINE CoMPANY.-Pennsylvan Hose
Co. No. 2, held a meeting yesterday evening,
and organized into an engine company. The
object of procuring fire engine is for the pro-
lection of buildings in the outskirts of town.
We are informed that the company already
have money enough to pay for the engine,
which was mostly subscribed by parties who
have property at considerable distance from
where the hydrants will be placed.
BUSINESS CHANGE.-Dr. C. M. Bates, hav-
ing purchased the interests of DR.. II. ii. and
L. c. Wickes in the drug and book store, corner
of Broad and Pine streets, will hereafter carry
on the business in connection with Mr.. Moore,
who remains in the house. Complete assort-
ments of goods, in both branches of their busi-
ness, will always be found at the store. We
direct attention to their advertisement.
Cry CANDIDATEs.-The following gentle
men are spoken Of as candidates for Trustees, at
the town election next Monday: ]. N. Turner,
A. II. Hagadorn, Chas. Kent, Jas. Monroe,
and II. II. Flagg Jerome II. Moore will be
run for Treasurer. The candidates for Mar
shall and Assessor, have already been an
nounced.
LEcTUREs.-The Rev. Mr.. Deal lectured at
the Methodist church Thursday evening, in
place of Mr.. Thomas, who had been announced
but could not attend. Mr.. Thomas will deliver
his lecture next Thursday evening, and each of
the other lectures announced have been post
poned for one week.
PERsONAL.-John Caldwell, ESQ.,, of Moores
Flat, one of the members Of the State Central
Committee, arrived in town to-day, and leaves
tomorrow morning for San Francisco. We are
gratifed to learn that Mr.. Caldwell is opposed
TO fusion with any party OF set Of men who
sympathize with secession.
MINsTRELs.-Lew. Rattlers Female Min
strels will give an entertainment at the Nevada
Theater next Monday evening. Rather is
acknowledged to be one of the best Ethiopian
delineators in the State, and is accompanied by
other well-known fayorites.
SrAGrNe.-The Stage Company have made
arrangements by which the coach leaving
Marysvile in the morning arrives at Nevada at
noon, in time to connect with the stage for Or
leans Flat.
FLAGs.-Mr. Jas. Whartenby presented the
Nevada Rifles with a large American flag night
before last, and another was presented to the
Pennsylvania Hose Co., yesterday evening, by
Mr. T. +. Beans.
Books, ETc.-Mr. Welch has just received,
at the Pioneer Book Store, Commercial street.
a large assortment of new books, stationery,
&C.. which they are prepared to sell on very