The Nevada Democrat., 1862-01-30
Aeuada 9tmufrat.
LOCAL MATTERS.

r,pp-PLUGs.-We are informed that nearly
0,orv 6re-plug in the city is frozen up solid and
= case of fire we should have to rely entirely
,,Don No. rs engine and Earl's sprinkling-cart.
Some of the hydrants have already burst, and
90 ruined, and others will be unless they are
attended to Immediately. The hydrants are in
charge of the Fire Department, and some one
sbeuld be appointed to take care of them. They
will have to be thawed out with great deal Of
care or more of them may be destroyed, conse-
ouently the duty should be assigned to some
man OF "Oralhs'
SLE1GHING.-Every thing in the shape Of
a sleigh or "jumper," including all the old
vood.sleds in this part of the county, has been
brought into requisition to-day for the accom-
modation of numerous individuals who have
been "spiling" for several years past for
seirh-ride. Those who still contemplate TAX
ino sleigh-ride must lose no time, for in all
probability the snow will be melted off by to-
morrow night, "and then-what then"-mud
and pack mules.
SNow.-Since our last issue we have been
visited by an unusual heavy fall Of snow. The
storm set in about eleven o'clock on Tuesday
night, and continued until nine or ten O'Clock
this morning, when the snow was over foot
deep. In the upper portions Of the county it fell
70 the depth of from two to three feet The
clouds partially cleared off to-day, the sun
showing his face occasionally, and the weather
haTing considerably moderated, the snow is
slowly melting.
THE MAGAzINRs.-A. P. Church & Co., of
Broad Street Book Store, have received all the
late magazines and pictorials from the East.
Harper's Magazine for January has the usual
variety of literary and miscellaneous articles,
and among others an interesting history of the
U. S. Navy, by Benson ]. Lassing. The ar
ticle possesses unusual interest at the present
time. and is illustrated with hkenesses of all
our noted naval officers.
MAILS FOR THE RIDGB.-Mr. McRoberts,
the agent of the California Stage Co., informs
us that he has made arrangements to dispatch
a sleigh for Moore's Flat tomorrow. The
mails for San Juan, and all other points on the
ridge, will be sent by this conveyance. For
some weeks past, they have been sent up on
horseback.
RELIEF CoNCERT.-The musical soiree for
the benefit Of the sufferers by the food, came
off last evening. We are informed that 232
persons were present at the entertainment, and
a considerable number Of tickets were purchased
BY parties who did not attend. The total re-
ceipts will probably amount to about $780,
all of which will be sent below.
COLD WEATHER.-At twelve o'clock last
Monday night, at Skillman's Mill, some fifteen
miles above Nevada, the thermometer was down
to within one degree of zero. This, we believe,
is the coldeSt weather ever noted in the county.
ENvELoPEs.-Mr. Beans, the Postmaster at
Nevada. has just received 5000 Government
envelopes, of the denominations of cents, 10
cents, II cents, and "a cents. Parties can
procure them by application at the Office.
CHAXeR.-Dr. C. NJ. Bates, of the Broad
Street Drug Store, has changed his advertise
ment, but not his prices, having generously
determined not to take advantage of present
circumstances"
THE Opposition Market, No. 70 Broad street,
notwithstanding the -four panic, give notice
that they will continue to sell meats of every
variety, at their former low rates.