The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-08
Aerada democrat.
LOCAL MATTERS.


Edwards creek, on the overland route, stating
that he, (Hon. Phil.) was on his way to the
States, and that he would write from Salt Lake
and give an account Of money matters. Moore
has been employed by the Sheriff for some
months past, to accompany the Assessor and col
lect the personal property tax, and the most of
that collected in Rough and Ready township
he has failed to account for When Moore
was appointed to the position, Sheriff Van Ha-
gen told him he must give bonds for the faithful
discharge of his duty but Moore being unable
to get security, the Sheriff allowed him to pro-
ceed with the collection, keeping pretty strict
watch of him in Nevada and Grass Valley town
ships. But when he got to Rough and Ready
he was rather out of the Sheriffs range, and il
is supposed that he gambled off a portion Of
the money collected, at u faro bank. The whole
amount unaccounted for will perhaps not ex-
coed five or six hundred dollars, and when
Moore left he probably had no more than mon
ey enough to pay for through ticket. Sheriff
Van Hagen left here last Sunday evening" and
iii supposed that he may have got some ink
ling OF Moore's proceedings and il now in pur-
suit of him. 1t is somewhat strange that a
county officer should appoint to responsible
position man as well known as Phil. Moore,
who is not able to give a small bond. The loss
to the Sheriff in this case will not be heavy, but
unless Moore should return the "stubs" to the
receipts given out, his delinquency will cause
considerable confusion in the tax list of Rough
and Ready township.
Since the above was in type, we learn that
the Sheriff has returned to Nevada, and it ap-
pears no attempt has been made to overhaul
the delinquent gentleman.
COUNTY HosPITAL.-From the quarterly
report of the County Physician, we learn that
there we're rs patients in the Hospital on the
9Th Of May last-date Of previous report-ad-
mitted during the quarter, rs; whole number
treated, 50. OF these, 10 were discharged cured;
3 died; 6 discharged relieved; removed-leav-
ing "a under treatment in the Hospital on the
4th Of August. The whole number of days pa
tents were treated was 2,l97; the total cost
being ,757 60. The Supervisors examined
the Hospital this morning, and found every
thing in good condition. With the exception
that they didn't get medicine enough to cure
him, the inmates spoke well Of their treatment
Political MEETINGs.-Our candidate for
Supreme Judge, Hon. B. C. Whitman, and DR..
Powell will address the citizens of Omega on
Wednesday evening, August l4th, and at
Columbia Hill on the 18th. They we're an
nounced to speak at Grass Valley and San
T. Al
meetings will be held at both of those places
this week, it was deemed advisable to have
Messrs. Whitman and Powell speak at Omega
and Columbia Hill. Dr. Powell has taken the
place of Mr.. McCOrkle, who was called home
on account of the illness Of his partner.
PREcINCrs.-The County Supervisors hold
an adjourned meeting on Friday the 10th inst,
for the purpose of establishing precincts, and
appointing Inspectors and Judges Of Election.
Parties interested in different parts Ofthe county
should send in to the Clerk of the Board, the
names of suitable persons to act as election Of
6cers in their respective precincts. AS far as
practicable, the Board will follow the custom
heretofore adopted, giving all parties repre-
sentative on the election board at each pre-
einct.
BLASTING AccIDENT.-Mr. Thomas An
derson had one of his hands severely mangled,
on Tuesday afternoon. by premature blast.
He was blasting out boulder on upper Main
street, and the powder ignited while he was
camping it. The rocks few in every direction,
and the tamping iron was thrown to the Court
House square, distance of two or three hum
dred yards.
CAUTIoN.-This is the season Of destructive
eOnfagrations among California towns, and
our citizens should be on their guard against
accidents by fire. The wooden buildings are
now as dry as tinder, and Notwithstanding we
have well-organized Fire Department, and
an abundance of water, fire once under head
way, on windy day, would be difficult to check.
LIBRARY MEETING.-T The semi-annual
meeting of the Nevada Library Association will
be held at the Library Room, in Whartenby's
brick building, on Main street, at seven o'clock
this evening. Officers for the ensuing term will
be elected, and other business of Importance to
the Association will be transacted.
CHURCH IMPRovEMENTs.-Mr. Joseph