The Nevada Democrat., 1862-04-15
alerada democrat.
LOCAL MATTERS.

TRIAL OF DALToN.-Geo. Dalton, indicted
yor manslaughter, in killing Michael Powers at
Grass Valley, was tried in the District Court
yesterday, and acquitted. The facts of the case,
,s shown by the evidence, were substantially as
follows Powers, the deceased, came into Dali
,or's store one evening and got into difficulty
with an old man who was sitting by the stove.
They clinched, and Dalton attempted to sepa-
,ote them. when Powers knocked him down.
Dalton picked up poker he raised, with
which he struck Powers heavy blow on the
head. knocking him senseless and causing his
deoth. The prosecution was conducted by the
District Attorney. assisted by q. L. Waters,
wbo had been employed by the friends of the
deceased, and Mr.. Hupp made the principal ar
onent for the defense. The case was given to
tbe Jury about nine o'clock yesterday evening,
and little after twelve they agreed upon ver-
dict of not guilty, and an order was accordingly
made discharging the defendant from his
bonds.
TRIAL OF BURKE.-The case of Thomas
Rnrke. indicted for the murder of Wright, at
Grass Valley, was taken up in the District
Court this morning. AS was expected, good
deal of difficulty was experienced In getting
Jury nearly every person having formed or ex-
messed an opinion as to the guilt of the accus-
ed. OF the forty Jurors in regular attendance,
seven were accepted, and the panel being ex-
bausted. the court ordered venire to issue for
,hirty.six more, and adjourned until to morrow
morning. 1t will probably take another day to
empanel jury.
TEMPERANCE Rev. Jas. A. Davidson,
Grand Lecturer Of the Sons of Temperance, de-
Iiyered lecture, at Temperance Hall, in this
city, Yesterday evening. There was very
fair attendance, but in consequence of the
stormy weather, many who were desrous Of
hearing the lecture we're unable to attend. Mr..
Davidson has therefore consented to deliver an
other lecture this evening, at the same place.
The lecture will commence at seven o'clock.
HIS lecture Yesterday evening,w we are informed,
was highly interesting and instructive.
MAY DAY.-The German Glee Club (Ge-
sangverein Harmone) Of Nevada are making
extensive preparations for the celebration of
Nav Day, amp unless the weather should be
unfavorable, we may expect fine time. Their
picnic comes off between Grass Valley and
Nevada, and the ball will be held at Temper
ance Hall. BY the notice Of Mr.. Plumhof, in
another.column, it will be seen that they give a
general invitation to the citizens of Nevada and
Grass Valley to take part in the exercises.
DISTRICT CoURT.-April 14.-Tarlton VS..
DOam ct al.-Demurrer overruled, and defend
ants given five days to answer.
Kahle VS.. Hiscox ct al.-Demurrer overrul-
ed, and defendants given five days to answer.
Paine VS.. His Creditors.-Sherif appointed
assignee.
FRosT.-This morning the ground was COW
cred with heavy frost, which has probably oc-
casiOned considerable damage to the fruit BIOS
SONS. The fruit trees being wet from the rain
Ofyesterday. were more liable to be damaged
by the frost than at any other time this spring.
WE are requested to state that the "Ladies'
Association of Trinity (EpiscopaD Church, "
will meet on Friday next, at the residence of
Mr.. Worrell Eagle Mil) at three o'clock P. NJ.
Gentlemen are invited to be present in the eve
ming, and become members of the Society.
SMALL Pox.-We understand that a colored
child, which recently came from Marysville,
has been taken down with the smallpox. 1t
hes at the Brooklyn House, on Broad street.