The Nevada Democrat., 1862-04-26
Aerada 9EllIutrat.
LOCAL MATTERS.

Grand Hlgn fatrlarcnS OF temperance, now IN
attendance on the Grand Lodge, was discourse
ING Yesterday upon the intellectual amuse-
,nents most in vogue among the citizens of
Nevada. He remarked that he had lectured
here twice, and having but a slim audience on
both occasions, he came to the conclusion that
his was not the order Of talent that was re-
ou;red to draw a respectable audience in Neva-
d.. But on Wednesday and Thursday even
ings, when some Of the best speakers in the
State were announced, it was all the same, the
talented gentlemen lectured to empty benches.
"But." said he, 81 have at last got Nevada's
uait-its dog fight" The worthy advocate
Of total abstinance had evidently become dis
pusted on seeing larger crowd instantly col
lect on the street to witness a canine combat,
than could be got together to hear the best
,e,nnerance lecturer in the State. II the gen.
,,sman will remain here few days longer, he
will probably become satisfied that dog fight
Is not half so popular an amusement to Neva-
dams as rat-killling entertainment.
DISTRICT CoURT-April 25th.-Rasmusson
"a Jones & Beck-Motion for new trial over
ruled.
Raves ct al. VS.. Menguin ct al.-Motion for
new trial overruled.
Middle Yuba Canal Co. VS.. Eureka Lake
Co.-Demurrers to complaint sustained, with
leave to plaintiffs to amend.
Shellenberger VS.. Flaugher for
plaintiff.
McNeely VS.. Cal. Stage Co.-Demurrer sub
mitted and taken under advisement.
April 26th.-Henderson VS.. Faugge.-Motion
to dissolve injunction submitted and taken un-
der advisement by the Court
Timmons ct al. VS.. Fulwalder ct al-Cause
dismissed on motion Of plaintiffs, at their
costs.
O.J. PAYNE VS.. his creditors.-Petitioner dis
charged from his debts and liabilities.
Geo. Rees VS.. his creditors.-Sherif appoin-
ted assignee.
Court adjourned till Monday, the 2Sth.
Mail DETENTIoN.-The stages from Lin
coin, which arrived on Thursday and Friday
evenings, failed to bring the paper mail from
Sacramento, though the San Francisco papers
came through as usual. The detention, we are
informed, was occasioned by the negligence Of
the agent at Lincoln to put the bags aboard the
stage. The missing bags were brought up from
Lincoln by Mr.. Wood, the road agent, who
came up in a buggy, and arrived here about
eleven o'clock last night. We are informed
that measures have been adopted to guard
against such detention in future.
ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATIoN.-The ami
versary celebration Of Odd Fellows, held at
Grass Valley yesterday, drew together men,
bers OF the Order from all parts Of the county,
and the proceedings were conducted in style
creditable to the managers. The exercises con-
sisted Of a procession, Grafton by E. w. Rob-
erts, ESQ.,, reading passage of scripture, and
sacred and instrumental music by choirs and
gee clubs. The ball in the evening was held
at Hamilton Hail. and was attended by the elite
Of the county.
GRASS VALLEY NATroNAL.-The first num-
Der Of the Grass Valley National, under the
new prOpdetorship, made its appearance on
Thursday evening. New material, and more
care devoted to the editorial and mechanical
department, has greatly improved the paper.
II is to be issued, as heretofore, three times
week, and will be Independent in politics. We
wish the proprietors success.
FIRE.-Six buildings were destroyed by hre,
in Boston Ravine, Grass Valley, yesterday af-
ternOon. The fire caught in the chimney OF
cabin, and in addition to the buildings burned,
one was pulled down TO arrest the further pro-
gress Of the flames. Among the houses de-
stroyed were the Miners Hotel and the cottage
residence of Mrs. Randall; the others we're not
Of much value.
PARADE. - The Nevada Cadets paraded
through the streets yesterday evening, and
made very creditable appearance. They pur-
pose taking part in the May Day festivities, by
which time, we understand, they will all have
their uniforms.
RE-0PENRD.-Messrs Crush & Parker have
re-Opened the United States Hotel building, on
Broad street, as a restaurant. The building
has been thoroughly renovated and repaired,
and the lodging department will be kept as
heretofore.
NRw GooDs.-Chinn & Bowley are in re-
ceipt OF a magnificent stock of dry goods, Sc
iected for the spring and summer trade, which
they are now engaged in marking and aTang-
ing ready for sale.
DENTAL.-Dr. Levason. has formed CO.