The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-26
Arrada democrat.
LOCAL MATTERS.

DEATH OF JOSEPH b. YATRs.-We men
toned some weeks ago, that Mr.. Joseph B.
Yates, a well-known resident of Nevada, had
become insane From the time he was taken,
he was impressed with the idea that he should
live but short time, and ON Sunday evening
last he died. A post mortem examination was
made by Drs. Hunt, Wickes and Bates, and it
was found that his death was occasioned by
dropsy of the brain. 1t appears that he had
been suffering with the disease for some years.
The deceased was a son of Mr.. Robert Yates,
who came to Nevada in the spring of 1853, ac-
companied by three sons and a daughter, all of
whom, with the exception of one son, William
Yates, are now sleeping their last sleep in the
Nevada cemetery. The elder Mr.. Yates died
in March, 1854; Mrs NJ. NJ. Tallman, the
daughter, died in May, 1856; and one of the
sons, John Yates, lost his life in the fire Of Ju-
ly, 1856. They came from Dubuque, Iowa,
where portion of the family now reside.
SUIcIDE.-A Frenchman named Prevaust
was found dead in his cabin, at French Ravine,
about three miles below Grass Valley last Sat
urday morning. Coroner Henry was sent for
to hold an inquest, but on arriving at Grass
Valley and learning the facts in the case, he
concluded that an inquest was unnecessary. 1t
appears that the deceased had been talking of
committing suicide for month or two past,
and latterly had vial of prussic acid in his po-
session. The empty vial was found in his cab
in, and there is no doubt that he swallowed a
quantity of the deadly drug. He was the sole
occupant of the cabin, and had been dead sew
eral hours before his body was found.
NEVADA AND GRASS VALLEY DIRECTORY.
We have received from Mr.. H. B. Thompson,
the publisher, copy Of this work. 1t contains
sketches of Nevada and Grass Valley-the for
mer written by A. A. Sargent, the latter by w.
b. Ever; the names of the permanent residents;
together with the various literary, benevolent,
and religious societies, and other matters of in
terest. The statistics were evidently compiled
with much care, and we trust the enterprising
publisher will be rewarded. The work was
printed by Chas. F.. Robbins, San Francisco,
and contains 1913 pages. The book is now be-
ing bound, and will be offered for sale in a few
days.
GETTING EvEN.-A good looking bachelor,
who for some years has been "scudding under
bare poles" has lately been courting widow
at Red Dog, the latter having beautiful set Of
teeth, manufactured by the dentist. 1t appears
that the twain had misunderstanding a day
or two ago, and as the bachelor was about to
abruptly take his leave, the widow told him
there was a dead mule ON his road, and advised
him to take along pair of shears and cut off
enough of the name to make covering for his
bald pate. He told her he would do so, and at
the same time would take mallet and punch
and knock out new set of teeth for her.
Trophy WoN.-Barney Harrigan and John
Davis, of Nevada, brought up the champion
belt from Grass Valley, which they won from
Mike Cloonan and Jas. McHenry, on Sunday
last, at the game of "racket." The belt can be
seen at Grimes saloon. This is evidence posi-
tive that we can beat them at "racket," and the
Secretary Of the Foot Ball Association requests
us to state that there are ten or fifteen men
in this place, who can beat the same number of
Grass Valley men at game Of foot ball, on
Carters Track, any day they may choose, for a
champagne supper.
SHooTINGAT GRASS VALLEY.-A difficulty
occurred yesterday afternoon, at Grass Valley,
between John Perkins and Joseph Rider, which
originated over game Of cards. Both parties
drew revolvers and several shots were exchang-
ed Rider receiving a severe wound in the thigh.
AT first the wound was not supposed to be dam
gerous, but we learn from DR.. Tompkins, who
came up this afternoon, that Rider is not ex-
pected to recover. Perkins gave himself up to
the authorities, was tried and acquitted.
TAX SALEs.-The sale Of property for de-
linquent taxes takes place to-monow, com
mencing at ten o'clock, A. NJ. The Trustees
held meeting yesterday evening, and APP
pointed Mr.. Geo. Ferre to bid in, in behalf OF
the city, all the real estate on which there are
no other bidders.
PERsoNAL.-Mr. f. F. Spence has improved
the three days recess Of the Legislature, in a
visit to his constituents. He has been in town
since Saturday, but leaves tomorrow morning
for Sacramento,
CoRRRcTIoN.-The statement in our last,
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