The Nevada Democrat., 1862-07-01
Aerada Democrat.
LOCAL MATTERS.

RoRBBRY.-Mr. ]. c. Collar, a miner at
Quaker Hill, was robbed yesterday afternoon of
S40O in gold coin, while returning home from
Nevada. He came to town yesterday morning
and sold quantity of dust, paid his water and
provision bills, and started for Quaker Hill
about two o'clock in the afternoon, in compa-
ny with Mr.. Richmond, who was taking up
load of goods. They had got about a mile and
half beyond the Crystal Spring House, when
two men who had been concealed in the bush
es, suddenly appeared in front of of the team,
each with pistol in hand, and ordered them to
stop. The mules shied round and nearly up
set the wagon, when Collar jumped out, and
the highwaymen ordered him to deliver up his
money; at this time one Of the robbers was
standing by his side, with his pistol drawn, and
the other was in front Of the team. Collar hes
itated moment when told to give up his mon
cy. and made a move as if in the act of drawing
a weapon; but seeing both pistols pointed at
him, he threw down his purse containing $500,
which was picked up by one of the robbers.
One of them then asked Richmond of he had
any money, and on being answered in the neg
atiye, he asked his accomplice, "Burkc, had we
better search him;" The other remarked that
lie thought it wouldn't pay, and Richmond and
Collar we're then allowed to go on. The rob-
Jers had wells over their faces, which effectual-
" concealed their features. Hereafter, the
miners living in that section, when coming in
to town with money will be properly prepared
for foot-pads.
SMALL Pox.-This disease, which has pre-
vailed in Nevada to some extent, we are happy
70 announce, has entirely disappeared from our
midst. Mr.. Reed, who was the last person ta-
ken with the disease in town, has recovered
and is new on the street. While the small pox
WAS raging to such an extent in San Francisco,
We advised people not to go there, unless it was
absolutely necessary, and when it appeared in
Nevada, we deemed it duty to record every
case that occurred, in order that the public
might be kept informed of the facts. This we
did against the advice of many .wellmeaning
people, who thought the reporting Of the cases
had tendency to create unnecessary alarm.
If there are any persons in the surrounding
country who have avoided visiting the town
from fear of taking the small pox, they can now
be assured that there is no danger.
"REcoLLEcTIoNs OF VIHNNA."-The lee
ture of Bishop Kip, yesterday evening, entitled
as above, was one of the most interesting pro-
ductions of the kind we have ever listened to in
Nevada. The lecturer spent few weeks at
Vienna, some fifteen or sixteen years ago, and
his lectu+e is mostly devoted to describing the
various objects Of interest in that old capital,
sketches of the royal family, the customs of the
nobility and condition Of the Austrian people.
In this country but little is known, even among
well-rcad people, Of Austria and the Austrians,
and the lecture could not fail to interest an
American audience.
BANKING FIRM.-Mr. &. w. MulfOrd hav-
ing closed out has banking business in Nevada,
is succeeded by Messrs. II. Mackie and Henry
Philip, who will continue the business at the
old stand on Main street, under the name OF
II. Mrckie & Co. The gentlemen comprising
the new firm are we'll known in this county as
reliable business men, and Mr.. Mackie having
long been connected with the house is inti-
mately acquainted with all the details Of the
banking business.
THE AcRoRATs.-The Hanlon Brothers, the
celebrated acrobats, will give four performances
during their sojourn in this county. Tomorrow
"wednesday evening they perform at North
San Juan, at Nevada on Thursday evening and
the afternoon OF the Fourth, and at Grass Val
ley on Saturday evening.
WALLS BRIDGR.-This bridge, now being
constructed over the South Yuba, on the direct
road from Nevada to North San Juan, is near
ly completed, and will be ready for the crossing
Of teams, carriages, ETC., on the morning OF the
Fourth.
HOSPITAL PATIENTs.-Ten patients we're
admitted into the Nevada county hospital dur
the month ofJune. In addition to these, one
OF the small pox patients was cared for by the
county, bat was not taken to the hospital.