The Nevada Democrat., 1862-01-25
Aevada gElnutrat.
LOCAL MATTERS.

r,T,L AccIDENT.-James Winters, MI
.or At work in Heaths diggings, at Selby Flat,
was fatally injured yesterday afternoon. He
,ras knocked down by quantity of earth which
o.ved from the bank above where he was work.
iuu and large piece of pipe-clay, weighing
ryobably half ton, rolled over his head. DR..
n Hunt was Immediately sent for to attend
,he unfortunate man. He was alive when the
doctor arrived, his eyes fixed, and the blood
r,rrin0 from his mouth, nose and ears. 1t
vas evident from the first, that he could not
survive his injuries, and he expired about eleven
oclock last night. The deceased was an Irish
man by birth and we are informed has relatives
residing at Folsom.
HOMICIDE AT GRASS VALLEY.-An afray
occurred at Grass Valley on Thursday evening,
between George Dalton and man named Mike
Powers, resulting in the death of the latter.
The following are the particulars, related to us:
Powers, while in Dalton's store, got into dis
mute with another man, and Dalton, supposing
they were about to resort to blows, stepped be-
tween them and put out his hands to keep them
onart. Upon this, Powers gave Dalton apush,
and threw him over into the Fireplace, in which
a fire was burning. Dalton, as he rose, grasp
ed a poker, and struck Powers severe blow on
the head, fracturing his skull. The injured
man continued in an insensible condition un-
til Yesterday afternoon when he expired.
A RUMoR.-It is rumored that DR.. N.
McNaugton, formerly practicing dentist in this
place, was drowned in the late food, but we
cannot trace the rumor to any responsible
source. He left here soon after the Fourth of
July, and his friends have been painfully anx-
ious as to his whereabouts. We merely men,
ton the rumor in hopes if the doctor is still
living, he will let his friends know where he is.
THE PEANUT MARKRT.-We are informed
that the stock of peanuts in this market is
nearly exhausted, and no prospect Of getting an
immediate supply from below. But notwith-
standing the scarcity, the peanut dealers have
generously determined to sell to all as they come,
at Just double the former rates. The stock of
peanuts on hand willlastthree days, and then
-Wudb bltL
Pony ExPREss.-Mr. Spencer, the enter
prising newspaper agent at Grass Valley, has
established a tri-weekly Pony Express between
that place and Marysville, for the purpose Of
supplying his subscribers with the daily papers
from the cities below. Wells, Fargo & Co.
send their letters by this express.
NEWSPAPER FAvoRs.-Wells, Faogo & Co.
have our thanks for copy of the Bulletin Of
Wednesday, the Union of Thursday, and the
Marysville Appeal of yesterday. They were
brought up from Marysville, by Express, yes
terday.
IMPORTANT TO INvALIDs.-Notwithst
ing the great storm, and the impossible con-
dton Of the roads, Mr.. Spence adyertises to
sell pills, potions, lotions and powders at former
prices.
ST. PATRIcK's BALL Messrs. Irish &
Flynn have made arrangements to give ball,
at Temperance Hall, on the evening of March
l7th-St. Patrick's Day.
SASH FAcToRY.-Mr. Hoagland has opened
sash and door factory on Cayote street, next
door above the Gas Works. We call attention
to his advertisement.