The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-04
Merada genIufrat.
LOCAL MATTERS.

Of persons living in the vicinity, went to the
place, but hearing nothing more, it was con-
clpdcd that some one had fallen from the string
ers and had been drowned in the creek. Search
was made down the creek, but as it was quite
dark it was deemed useless to attempt to rescue
the unfortunate man, or find his body. From
information obtained this morning it is quite
certain that the mans name was Richard Bell,
miner who resided at Boston Ravine, near
Grass Valley. Bell was in town during the
early part of the evening, and drank several
times, and against the advice of his friends,
started home about nine o'clock. He might
have crossed the Main street bridge in perfect
safety, but instead of doing so, he went to the
National Exchange and got piece of candle
to light him across the lower bridge, the plank
ing of which has lately been taken up, leaving
nothing but the timbers to walk on. tits prob
able he had drank just enough to imagine he
could go anywhere. Nothing was seen Of him
after he left the hotel. His friends sent to
Grass Valley this morning, and ascertaining
that he had not returned, have commenced a
search for his body.
DIsrRGcr CoURT-March 3d.-Beckwith vs..
Creditors-Final decree Of insolvency entered
Brettschneider VS.. schneider-Referred
to E. w. Smith to take testimony by question
and answer, and report to the Court.
Nc, onnelI and CARRIER VS.. Jacobs-Judg-
ment entered by default, as prayed for in COM
plant.
Middle Yuba CanalCo. VS.. Eddy-Judgment
entered as prayed for in complaint.
Kent vs.. Curtis-Judgment by default.
Mcdaniel vs.Stidgrr.-Aju was empannel-
ed for the second trial of this case, which is
still pending before Court. The testimony was
concluded this forenoon, and the case is being
argued by Messrs. Goodwin and Hawley for
plaintiff, and Belden and CARRIER for defendant
It will be given the jury this afternoon.
HOTEL BURNED.-We learn from Mr.. Long,
the expressman to Eureka, that the large hotel
erected last fall by Mr.. Rafford, at Jackson's
Ranch, on the Henness road, was destroyed by
fire on Wednesday last. The fire caught acci-
dentally, and spread so rapidly over the build
ing that nothing was saved. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000. 1t was probably the largest,
best, and most commodious hotel that has been
erected on any Of the mountain roads. We
understand that Mr.. Rafford intends to rebuild
Immediately.
THBATRIcAL.-By reference to advertise
ment, it will be observed that the Nevada The
ater is to be opened on Thursday evening next.
The company is one of the most talented that
ever visited the interior; they have latterly been
playing at Marysville TO crowded houses.
Messrs. Dillon and Thorne who will appear
before Nevada public for the first time, rank
among the first of their profession. The play
of Othetlo will be presented on Thursday even
ing-Mr. Dillon as Othelo, and Mr.. ThOrne
as Iago.
ACCOUNTS AUDITED.-During the late ses-
sion of the Board Of Supervisors, accounts were
allowed on the several funds, as follows:
General fund. .....................S S5Ol IS
Special fund. ..................... GA IL
hoad fund. .............,........ lUO w
Total .Sl.2I5 SS
MAIL BAGs.-The Government has taken
measures to substitute hemp for cotton, in the
manufacture Of mail bags. Mr.. Bean the Post
Master at Nevada, has received couple Of the
new bags, one Of which he keeps as a sample.
They are said to be stronger and more durable
than the cotton bags.
Court OF SEssIoNs.-The Court Of Ses-
sions met on Monday, in regular term-Bel-
den, County Judge, Roberts and Smith, Asso-
Giates. venire was issued for Grand Jury,
returnable on Wednesday, (to-morrow,) at ten
o'clock, A. NJ, at which time the Court ad-
jOurned.
BILLIARDs.-A four ball carom game Of bill
liards, 200 points up, was played this afternoon
at Harington's Hall, between Master Walter
Mead and Jesse Orin. The stakes were SJ0
side, and Walter won the game by Al points.
RELIGIOUS SRRvIcEs.-Rev. Mr.. Cum
mings, late of Oroville, has Oeen engaged as
pastor of the Congregational church Of Nevada.
He will hold services at the brick church on
Sunday next, at ii o'clock A. N.
NEW GooDs.-J. NJ. Hixson & Bro, No. IS
Broad street, are in receipt Of large and well
selected assortment OF groceries, provisions,
mining tools, ETC., which they advertise to sell
at the cheapest rates, for cash.
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