The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23
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LOCAL MATTERS,

companies. Hose Co. No. l, and Protection
Hook and Ladder Co., paraded the streets in
full uniform, with their carriages. The band
attached to the Martinetti Troupe volunteered
their services to furnish music for the occasion.
Luckily, the day was pleasant, and the compa-
nies made a fine appearance. The Pennsylva-
mia Co. No. 2, held meeting on Wednesday
evening, and concluded not to turn out on pa
rade, but celebrated the occasion by illuminat-
ing their Hall and champagne party in the
evening.
BENRFIT.-The Theater was filled yesterday
evening on the occasion of the benefit rendered
by the Martinetti Troupe to the Pennsylvania
Hose Company. At the conclusion of the per-
formances, the members of the Troupe accepted
the invitation of the company and repaired to
their Hall on Broad street, where they partook
of the generous hospitalities of the fremen.
The festivities were kept up to late hour, and
Judging from the number Of champagne bottles
we saw piled up near the building this morning.
there was no lack of patriotism on the oc-
casiOn.
NEVADA RIFLEs.-This company met on
Thursday evening, for the purpose of electing
their officers, but the election was again post
poned until next Thursday evening. AS quite
a number of the old members have left the place
it was deemed advisable to have the company
filled up before an election is held. We learn
that enough names were proposed at the last
meeting to complete the company, which by the
bylaws have to lay over one week before they
can be acted on.
WASHINGTON BALL.-The ball yesterday
evening, in honor of Washingtons birthday
at the Hook & Ladder Co.'S Hail. came off ac-
cording to announcement. The Hall was beau
tifuly and appropriately decorated, and life
size portrait of Washington was suspended in
front of the house. At twelve o'clock the COM
pany sat down to a splendid supper prepared
by Mons. Chauval, and the dancing was kept
zap until after three o'clock. The company was
not large, but everything passed off pleasantly.
ACCIDENTAL little son of Mr.. Geo. H. Lo-
ring, aged about two years, accidentally fell
through trap-door on Thursday last, into a
cellar. His face was considerably bruised, but
he was not supposed to be seriously injured un-
til the next day, when he was taken with
spasms, and doubts are now entertained OF
its recovery. 1t is feared that his brain was ir.-
jnred by the fall.
CoNvIcrED.-Manuel Chevarie, the fellow
who was caught in the act of stealing money at
the store of T. Ellard Beans, on Thursday
last, was tried before Justice Smith yesterday
morning, and found guilty. He was sentenced
to pay fine of 500, andin default of payment
to be imprisoned fifty days He was commit
ted to Jail, and will take his place in the chain
gang.
TAX SALE.-The sale of property for delin-
quent city taxes, advertised to take place yes
terday, has been postponed by Marshal Gregory
until Wednesday morning next. The city tax
es have nearly all been paid in, andit is thought
that not over fifty or seventy-fve dollars will
remain on the delinquent list at the close oi
the present term.
WANTS TO KNow.-We have received a
communication from "an nquisitive cuss, !" who
wants to know why Mr.. Chauval gave Union
ball last night, and this merning raised the
American flag union down, as a signal of dis
tress? We can't enlighten him, but presume
the flag was raised by some one who had been
"indulging" freely during the night.
SCARLET FRvER.-The infant daughter OF
Mr.. Henry Whitman died on Wednesday even
ing Of scarlet fever. Quite number Of chill
dren have lately been attacked with this disease
two or three Of whom are lying in a critical
condition.
THE Doc FIGHT.-The matched fight, be-
tween Ashmore's brinde dog "Jack" and Den
mis- "Tige," for $50 side, took place at the
Mclodeon this afternoon. The fight lasted six
teen minutes, "Jack" being declared winner.
DECLARATION OF INTENTIONALLY the
Clerks Office, to-day, James Shenae and Fran
els King, natives of England. filed declarations
Of intention to become citizens of the United
States.
DANIEL. S. DIcKNsoN.-The Syracuse,