The Nevada Democrat., 1862-01-11
Ntrada grmufrat.
LOCAL MATTERS,


i almost completely isolated, the destruction of
bridges and the impossible condition of the
ro,ds having cut off communication in every
direction except towards Red Dog. The guam
,;tv of rain that has fallen in the past three
davs is much greater than has ever fallen in the
same length of time since the mountains were
settled by whites, the streams have been higher
and remained up much longer. Both the South
yuba and Deer creek, the only streams in this
neighborhood, have been from three to -four feet
higher than at the great rise of December 9th,
and at no time since Thursday morning hasthe
water been as low as the highest water mark of
former years. A dispatch was received from
Tmbuctoo yesterday noon, stating that the
yuba was then foot higher than on the 9th
ult, and rising rapidly. Another dis patch re-
eeiyed from Timbuctoo at eleven O'Clock this
forenoon, says the river had raised two feet
since Yesterday noon, and was still rising. Mr.
Dornin, the telegraph operator at North San
Juan, went over to Freeman's crossing, on the
Middle Yuba, this morning. He telegaphs
at the food on the 9th ult., and still rising
The timbers and other materials for Freeman's
new bridge have been carried away, and the
water was up to the toll house, which it was
expected, would also be swept Off
PRovIs1oNs.-Flour in this market has gone
up to $6 50 per hundred, and other provisions
in proportion. From what we can learn, how
ever, there is no reason to fear an immediate
famine. The Nevada FIGURING Mill has wheat
enough on hand to make twelve hundred barrels
of -four, which in ordinary times would supply
this market for three months; but even now,
when they have to supply Grass Valley and the
upperpart of the county, the stock on hand
will last at least a month, unless people should
get frightened. The merchants refuse to sell
provisions except in limited quantities, and this
has alarmed some people, particularly the Chi
namen, vino are endeavoring to purchase
enough to last them for year. We learn that
there is plenty ofpork and hams to last through
the winter, though there it but little beef in the
market. There is no butter to be had in town
at present, but Mr.. Beans has 1000 pounds on
the road this side of Marysville, which he thinks
will be up in day or two. One team, loaded
principally with dry goods, arrived from Marys-
vile to-day, and is unloading on the other side
Of Deer creek. There is but small quantity
of coffee to be had at present, but plenty of SUI
gar, tea, and most OF the necessaries of life.
DISTRICT CoURT-Jan. 1lth.-Head ct al.
vs.. Par ct al.-Moton to dismiss argued and
submitted.
FELTON, ct al. VS.. Laird ct al-Decree OF fore
closure and sale entered.
Woodward & Frost VS.. Clark & Co.-Demur-
rer oyerued with leave to answer in ten days,
Winham VS.. His Creditors.-Motion to strike
out portion of opposition, argued and sub
mitted.
Nichols ct al. VS.. White ct al Motion for
for Judgment argued and submitted.
Court adjourned till Monday next, at 10
o'clock A. NJ.
FATAL MINING ACCIDENTAL cave occur
red about two o'clock this afternoon, in the
claims belonging to Messrs. White, Pope & Co.
on Bourbon Hill, burying man by the name
OF Calvin Cleveland, who was at work in the
dgglngs. Intelligence of the accident was
brought to town, and quite number of our
citizens went out to assist in getting him out.
Inc cave was an extensive one, and there is no
hopes of getting him out alive. Mr.. Cleveland
was native of Canada West. and came to this
oaIe about year and half ago.
CooPER's LOWER CRossING.-There was
rumor in town this morning, that the bridge at
COoper's lower crossing was carried off last
night. The report, however, was untrue Mr..
blasauf came over from Cherokee this morning
On horseback, and crossed the bridge, though
he thought he was risking his life at the time
We learn from him that the bridge is in a ska
condition, portion Of the foundation having
Oeen swept away, and he thinks the structure
val 80 TINS afternoon or to-night.
PROVISIONS ON THE RIDGE.-From what
We can learn, there is scant supply of provisions
u the upper part of Eureka township. The
heaviest dealers were nearly out of -four week
ago. and if Cooper's lower bridge is carried off,
as to cut off communication with this place,
II Is feared that there will be much suffering for
the neeessaries of life At Cherokee and Co
minOia Hill, the dealers have a good supply,
anu VIII probably be able to spare some for their
TSS fortunate neighbors on the ridge.