The Nevada Democrat., 1862-09-11
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LOCAL MATTERS.

WM. PALMER.-We mentioned some time
since, that suspicion rested upon VIM. Palmer
as the murderer of the man who was found dead
on the Henness road, some three weeks ago.
Palmer called on us this afternoon, stated that
he saw the item at Humboldt, and had come
over to have the matter investigated. The ru-
NOR reached US from Eureka township, and
from the circumstances related, we had reason
to believe there was some foundation for it; but
the statement subsequently made by our Vir-
gnia City correspondent, showed that other
parties we're implicated, and that there was lit
tie reason to suspicion Palmer. He is now at
Grass Valley, where he will remain for time,
and is ready to answer any charges that may
be brought against him.
SAGAcIoUs SPEcULATIoN.-A saeacious
military critic of Nevada. who thinks McClel-
Ian is entirely incompetent to command an ar
my, after carefully studying the late dispatches,
has come to the conclusion that the reported
removal of Pope and Mcdowell, and the ap-
pontment of Mcclellan to command, is ruse
tack the army. He thinks the rebels, when
they hear Mcclellan commands the forces,
will Immediately make an attack and will then
learn to their sorrow that Pope is in command,
and that Mcclellan has been shelved. The
genius who invented this theory ought to have
command Of squad Of Diggers.
DISTRICT COURT.-The case Of Jeffery vs..
Notwithstanding the title to the Glenbrook
Race Course-was taken up, in the District
Court this morning, and la jury empanneled.
About seventy.fve witnesses have been sum.
Inoned by The plaintiff and defendant and the
trial will doubtless occupy the Court for several
days. THIS afternoon the jury went out to view
the ground, in order that they might better un-
derstand the evidence.
TOWNSHIP LAw.-The act of the last Leg
islature, organizing townships, has been APP
proved by the voters of this county, by nearly
two to one. The vote, exclusive Of Bowman's
precinct, is as follows:
Township Law-Yes. 500
Township Law-NO...... ..760
In two or three precincts vote was reported
on the law, but thrcwn out by the Supervisors,
because they could not tell whether the vote
was for or against the law.
RICH QUARTz.-A very rich qurrtz ledge
has lately been discovered by Messrs. Leathe &
Cressy, in their gravel claims near the mouth
of Woods Ravine. The ledge is from four
inches to foot in thickness, and has been
traced for distance Of seventy-fve feet. From
specimen shown us to-day by Mr.. Leathe, we
Judge it is one of the richest leads in the county
We congratulate the owners upon their good
luck, and hope they will speedily make their
fortunes.
OFFICIAL RETURNS Since the returns
from the other precincts were opened, it was as
eertained that an election had been held at
Bowman's Ranch. We are informed that
eighteen votes we're cast at the precinct, which
we're about equally divided between the two
tickets. The Supervisors will meet next Mon
day, when the returns from Bowman's viii be
opened, and the official result declared.
SuPPER.-The ladies OF the Methodist church
give supper at the Hook & Ladder Cos.
house this evening, in order to raise small
fund to make up the deficiency in the parsons
favor. The price of the tickets is fixed at two
dollars.
RANCH FOR SALE.-Mr. J. N. Korner ad-
yertisers his ranch for sale. To any one des-
rous of engaging in the fanching or gardening
business fine opportunity is now offered, as
the place can be bought at bargain.
MILITARY ELEcTIoN.-At a meeting ofthe
Nevada Cadets, held on Monday evening, John
S. Gregory was elected First Lieutenant, in
place Of w. d. Tisdale, resigned.