The Nevada Democrat., 1861-03-12
Nerada aEmufrat.
LOCAL MATTERS.

Friday evening, by falling into shaft. The
shaft is seventy-hye feet deep, contains no
water, and according to McCarrvs own state
ment he struck on his head and shoulders. He
was somewhat stunned at first, but soon re-
vived and commenced calling for help, but it
was some four hours before his cries were heard,
when he was brought to the surface. A pretty
severe cash was cut ON the back of his head,
and his back was somewhat hurt, but his inju-
ries are not considered at all dangerous. He
was brought to Nevada and admitted into the
hospital on Sunday 1t seems almost impossi-
bic that man could fall seventy-fvc feet and
strike head foremost on solid ground without
beating his brains out, or breaking his neck,
but it SO happened in this case. The man must
have very thick skull and stiff neck, or he
would have been killed instantly
DEATH OF Mr.. HERRoN.-AIr. John Her
ron, who was so severely injured on Friday af
ternoon, an account of which was given in our
last issue, died on Sunday morning. On Sac
urday some hopes were entertained that he
would recover; but it appears he was badly in
jured internally, and on Sunday morning he re-
marked to one of his attendants that he believed
he should die-that everything looked heavy
around him. He Immediately commenced sink
ing, and expired in few minutes He was
buried yesterday afternoon by the Sons of Tenn
pcrance, of which Order he was member Mr.
Heron has resided in Nevada since 1852. He
was a native of Downpatrick, Ireland, where
his parents now reside.
MALICIOUS MIscHIEF.-Some months since,
Mrs. Krafts, who lives on Main street, opposite
the Court House, borrowed a fine piano of Mr..
OFT, for her daughter to practise on. y day or
two ago, Mr. o. called for his piano, but Mrs.
X. refused to give it up except he would pay
her four dollars month rent. This, of course,
ne refused to do, and commenced suit of re-
plevin to recover the property. About two
o'clock, this afternoon, Deputy Sheriff Van
Hagan went after the piano, but before he
could get it Mrs. X. took hatchet and smashed
it to pieces. The piano was carried away and
deposited in the Court House, but we should
judge it was completely ruined. 1t cost be-
tween $500 and 500.
COURT OF SEssIoNs.-The venire for a
grand jury was returned on Monday morning.
and the following persons were sworn and quail
flied: |. Williamson, foreman, b. +. Stokes,
J. r. Patterson, A. A. Butnam, w. Wallace,
T. Mcclure, I. w. Sigourney, J. A. Lancaster,
John Williams, Chas. Marsh, John Cashin, NJ.
W. Martin, L. +. Humiston, n. b. Isaman, S.
w. Boring, A. II. Hagadorn. The Jury have
not yet made a report, but have been hearing
testimony in several cases, and probably win
not conclude their labors before Thursday.
LIBRARY DooKs.-The following works have
lately been purchased and added to the shelves
of the Nevada Library Association: Evan Har-
rington; Emerson's Conduct of Life; Twenty
Years Ago and Now; Studies From Life; Miss
Gilberts Career; Scottish Life and Character;
Shadow in the House; Say and Seal; Cesar
Birutteao Household of BOuvere; Caxtonsy
The Three Clerks; The Throne of David.
LEG BRoKEN.-Mr. Henry Arnold had his
left leg broken below the knee, on Saturday af-
ternoon, while wrestling with another man, at
his ranch in Bloomfield township. 1t appears
his left foot was standing on some rotten wood,
and as the other man gave him jerk, the leg
was turned in such position as to break the
bone.
FRUIT TREBs.-We mentioned, a week ago,
that there was great call for fruit trees in this
place, and none to be had. Since then large
lots have been brought up, and our citizens
have had an opportunity to obtain a full supply
at reasonable rates.
SLUICE RoBBING.-A Chinaman was sent
over from San Juan, on Sunday last, having
been convicted of sluice robbing, and sentenced
to 100 days imprisonment in the county jail.
He has taken his place in the chain-gang.
TANKS, to Jno. Pattison, Of the Pioneer
Express, for the Downieville papers Of Satur-
day; also, to Geo. Stone, the newspaper agent
of Nevada, for the regular delivery of the Ma
rysyille Appeal.
INsoLvENTs.-In the District Court yester-
day, Paul Clrty and w. p L. Winham, appli-
cants for the benefit of the insolvent law, were
discharged from their debts and liabilities.
FIREMEN's MEETTNG.-A meeting Of the
members of Pennsylvania Hose Co. No. ,, will
be held at their Hall, on Broad street, at seven
o'clock, this evening.
EASTERN PAPERs.-We are indebted to H.