The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-30
Aerada Democrat.
LOCAL MATTERS.

"Tbe Southern Rebellion and the War for the
1ru;on." The first number of the latter work
dovotes one chapter to a concise history of for
m,r conspiracies and plots against the Govern
mont. as preliminary to the great rebellion of
1851. the events of which are given in detail
down to the time that Major Anderson evacu-
,ted Fort Moultrie. The number before us con-
+,ns I2S pages, in magazine form, and is in
,onded TO be continued to the close of the con-
sigt. The author has an easy, flowing style,
dis perhaps as impartial as can be expected of
historian Of his own time. The Rebellion
Record is in three divisions, viz: /, Diary of
Verified Occurrences; 2, Documents, Nara
ives SC. (; 3, Poetry Anecdotes, and incidents,
,slating to the war. They are both useful
works for reference. They may be had at
Welch's book store. Commercial street, Nevada.
TAKE A CAHAcE.-The beautiful "sugar
castle" which has been standing in the show
window of the Lafayette Bakery, on Broad
street. is to be raffled off on New Years night.
It is three and a half feet high, was mannfac-
tured by Mr.. VIM. Koehler and is an evidence
Of his superior taste and skill as a confectoner.
It's value consists principally in its beauty of
workmanship, but should our ports be block
AIDED by British feet, and the Importation of
sugar stopped, it may oe used for sweetening
coffee.
PRovIsIoNs.-Flourh has lately gone mp in
this market from $4 so to IS so per cwt., oc-
casioned partly by an advance below, but prin-
cpaly on account of the bad condition of the
roads and the difficulty of hauling. There has
also been heavy advance in rice, at San Fran
cisco, but the article is not to be had now in
this market. The advance is probably occa-
stoned by the anticipated difficulty with Great
Britain.
HoYT's BRIDGR.-We learn that Hoyt's
bridge across the South Yuba, which withstood
the former foods, was yesterday carried away.
Since Webbers bridge was swept off, the main
crossing for footmen and horsemen, between
Nevada and San Juan, has been by Hoyt's, but
the bridge was in a shaky condition, and re-
garded as unsafe. We believe no teams have
Ventured to cross it of late.
CAMPHENE.-We understand that the deal
ers in the article, in this place, are entirely out
Of camphene. There is a large quantity of it
on the road, this side of Sacramento, but no
telling when it will arrive. Many who have
continued to use camphene will doubtless now
put gas fixtures in their buildings, and as
consequence, the camphene trade will be
ruined.
THEATRIcAL.-The celebrated commedian,
Yankee Locke, assisted by an excellent stock
company are announced to perform at the Ne
vada Theater tomorrow (Tuesday) evening.
Three pieces will be presented-"Podijah P.
Peasley, his n mark" the "Yankee Duelist,"
and the "Fool in the Family" The company
has lately been playing in Marysville with de-
cded success.
.. S. HoTEL.-M Messrs. Crush & Parker,
prOprietors of the U. S. Hotel, purpose closing
their establishment, tomorrow evening, for the
purpose of making repairs and Improvements;
after which, they design opening large res
taurant. The house will still remain open for
lodgers, and good comfortable beds furnished
to those who desire them.
POsTPoNED.-The installation of the officers
elect OfNevada Lodge, F. & A. NJ, was to
have taken place on Saturday eveninglast. But
IN consequence of the bad condition Of the
hall, Occasioned by the rain seeping through
the roof, the installation has been postponed
Nnnl further notice.
EXTENDING THEIR BUsINRss.-Our enter
prising townsmen, Messrs. Kent & Mackay,
purpose extending their business by opening a
mouse in Grass Valley; and design keeping on
hand, both in that place and Nevada, full as
1orlment Of paints, oils, glass, paper-hangings,
picture frames, builders hardware, etc
IHB WRATHER.-It has been raining pretty
steadily in this region, since last Friday night,
win occasional intervals Of fair weather. Yes
erday and last night the rain fell in considera-
Vle Quantities, but not enough to materially
Slect the streams. As we go to press it is
raining very hard.
CoMING BAcK.-A letter was received in
THIS city, Saturday evening, from New York,
stating that Mr.. Luther C. Wickes was prepar-
ing to return to California, and that be would
take passage with has family, on the steamer of
January lst.
CARRIERS ADDREss.-The carrier Of the
democrat will be round on New Years morn
ing' with his annual poetieal address