The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-22
Nerada democrat.
LOCAL MATTERS.

HOUSE h0BBER ARRRSTED.-Ihe mouse OF
JAS. B. Van Hagan, on Broad street, was en-
tered on last Saturday evening, and some arti-
cles of fjewelry, consisting of gold chain and
cross, pair of ear rings and breast pin, stolen.
The thief went in at the front door in the early
part 0 ( the evening, assembled the stairs, enter
ed the room of the servant girl, and took the
articles out of table drawer and left without
being detected. The family were in the back
part Of the house at the time, and Mrs. Van
Hagan having noticed that some one had left
the front door open, search was made and the
jewelry missed. The robbery was not made
public until yesterday evening, when fellow
who afterwards gave his name as Alfred Adams
attempted to sell the chain and cross to gen.
tleman who had been given description of the
articles stolen. Information was Immediately
given the Sheriff. and Adams was arrested and
lodged in Jail. He had probably disposed of
the breast pin and ear lings, as they were not
found on his person. We are informed that
Adams was lately resident Of San Quentin.
THIEvING.-Some hungry individuals got in
at the back window of Charles Groves meat
market, on Saturday night or Sunday morning,
and carried off several pieces of beef, lot of
sausages, and also part of box Of choice ci-
gars that had been left in the desk. They very
considerably left few cigars in the box
Charley has blown considerably about his sau-
sages, and he expects the thieves will now
blow little for him; but as there eight other
meat markets in town he hopes they will not
call on him again till his turn comes.
Cost OF LAw.-The case of Dooling VS..
Moore, decided in the County Court last Sat-
urday, was a suit originally commenced before
a Justice of the Peace for two hundred dollars.
1t has been in the hands of courts and law
yers for long time, and when decided, the
judgment and costs amounted to about eight
hundred dollars, exclusive of lawyers fees and
other outside expenses.
SPARRING.-Quite large audience was in
attendance at the Melodeon, Saturday evening,
to witness Davis sparring exhibition. A num-
Der Of skillful pugilists took part, and the spec
tators seemed highly satisfied with the enter
tainment. We are informed that Mr.. Davis
purposes opening sparring school in this
place.
THEATRIcAL.-The Theater was filled yes
.erday evening by an appreciative audience to
witness Mrs. Haynes personation of Mrs. Hal
Ter, in the play of "The Stranger" 1t is need
less to say that the character was admirably
sustained throughout. The attractions for this
evening are "Lucretia Borgia" and the "Irish
Tutor"
The bad hauling into town has raised the
price of wood to six dollars (short) cord
Transcript.
Mr.. ]. NJ. Hixson informs us that he has
wood enough on hand to supply the inhabitants
Of Nevada for the next three months, which he
is selling for five dollars a (short) cord.
CRY TAxEs.-About 81 700 was paid to the
City Marshal on Friday and Saturday, on ac-
count Of city taxes. The total amount paid in
thus far is 81 ,820, leaving balance of about
$500 still due on the assessment roll. The de-
linquent list will be published in few days.
INsANE.-Michael Conners, who was brought
down from Moore's Flat last Saturday, charged
with insanity, was examined to-day by physi-
clans, pronounced insane, and will be sent to
OLOckLOus
MALICIOUS MIscHIEF.-Patrick Kerogan
was committed to Jail yesterday, for fifteen
days, for malicious mischief. He was convict
ed at North San Juan for breaking down a
door and other depredations.
CALVIN B. McDoNALD.-This gentleman
was at North San Juan, few days since, and
promises to return in a week or two and deliver
a lecture on the life and character Of Richie
lieu.
SALE OF HoGs.-Frank Nelson, the Pound
master, sold to-day, at auction, fourteen hogs,
for $3.50.
WE are indebted to Pattison, of the Pioneer
Express, for the Downieville papers of Satur-
day.
ANOTHER RICHMOND IN THE FIELD.-It is
rumored in political circles that General
Shields is actually an aspirant for the posi-
ton Of United States Senator. His friends,
it is said, are not numerous, but active, aud