The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-24
Nerada geluufrat,
LOCAL MATTERS.

THE PLANKING OF MAIN STREET-The
Transcript of this morning reiterates its asser-
ton that an ordinance was passed by the Board
Of ufTrustees, compelling the property holders to
re-plank Main street. Its information is de-
rived from the Marshal, who got it from the
President of the Board. We have no disposi-
,ion to continue the controversy, but having
made the statement that no such ordinance was
passed, we feel in duty bound to prove it as far
as the case admits of proof; and our informa-
iion is somewhat more direct than the Tran
scripts. Marshal Gregory informed us some
time ago that such an ordinance was passed,
and requested us to publish it as soon as pos
sible, which we promised to do. But up to the
present time we have been unable to obtain it.
and we have carefully examined the proceedings
of the Board, and find no mention made of any,
thing Of the kind. AS the panking, however,
is "going on swimmingly." we presume there is
now no necessity of an ordinance.
JUDGE OF THE I4TH DIsTRICT-In the
election proclamation, issued by the Governor,
nothing was said relative to the election of
Judge for the l4th judicial District. In an
swer to a letter of inquiry on the subject, Gov
ernor Downey writes on the 22d, that he had
made out that day, proclamation for the elee-
ton, and directed the Secretary of State to for
ward it to the Board of Supervisors Of this coun-
~. The fact that an election was held in 1858
for Judge of this District, is the reason that it
was not in the general proclamation; but the
Supreme Court having rendered decision that
District Judges hold Office for six years from
their election, whether it is for a vacancy or
regular term, the election in 1853 was rendered
void. In the election notice ordered by the
County Supervisors, the office of District Judge
ia included; but even had it been omitted, it
would not have effected the legality of the elec-
ton.
FIRE ENGINE.-We notice by the Marysville
papers, that the fre engine, lately purchased at
San Francisco by Pennsylvania No 2, arrived
in Marysville on Wednesday evening, and was
shipped for Nevada yesterday. 1t was received
BY Marysville fire company, who rushed it
through the town, and gave it trial, making it
throw stream 1856 feet. 1t is side-stroke
engine, made in New York, and was purchased
of San Francisco No. 4. We learn that the
team, with the engine, arrived at Rough &
Ready at noon, to-day, and will probably ar
nye at Nevada this evening.
PHINE PHINIsHED PHoToGRAPHs.-We
noticed yesterday, at the daguerrean rooms of
Mr.. Bailey, on Commercial street, some ele-
CANT photographs, which for finish and work
manship are equal to the best pictures we have
seen from the San Francisco galleries. Mr.
Bailey is superior artist, and persons desiring
their likenesses taken would do well to call at
his rooms and examine his specimens.
GARDEN HosE.-At the fire, which occurred
on Wednesday morning. the value of the ordi-
nary garden hose in checking fire was made
apparent. Every person owning a residence
should have one, as by that means manya bull
ding can be saved that would otherwise take
FIRE before the hose companies can reach the
ground.
SPEAKING AT RED DoG.-We understand
that Messrs. Caldwell, Dunn and Belden will
address the citizens of Red Dog this evening.
Mr.. Hawley, who had intended to speak there
a so, will not be able to go there this evening.