Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-08-14
MARTINEZ, August Is.

The Grand Jury indicted Thomas
Redfern for manslaughter in killing
Michael a. Duffy in June last.
The wife of Watkins Prosser was
thrown from her horse at Somersvllle
yesterday and instantly killed. She
leaves a husband and four children.
Henrietta Suayras, of Nortonville,
was severely burned Yesterday by
the explosion of a kerosene lamp.
She is still alive, though no hopes are
entertained of her recovery.
CHICO, August IS.
Hon. Geo. c. Perkins was unani-
mously nominated by a joint delega-
ton from Butte. Plumast and Lassen
counties, in convention at Quincy. on
Monday, the 11th inst, as Joint Sena-
tor. Much enthusiasm prevailed.
SALINAS CITY. August 10.
The Democrats of Monterey county
held their convention to-day in the
Courthouse. ID. :. Gregory was elect
ed Chairman, and II. V. MorehOuse,
Secretary. The following ticket was
nominated for the Assembly, {.
Tully. of San Francisco; for Sheriff,
j. h. Smith, of Monterey for Collect
or, Manuel Antonio Castro. of New
Republic: for Treasurer, b. L. Nixon,
OF Salinas City.
GEORGETOWN, August -.
Last night as the Auburn and
Georgetown stage was coming down
the hill into the town of Greenwood,
a lady named Morales Sacramento,
sitting on the outside with the driver,
got faint and fell headlong from the
coach. The stage was stopped, and
she was taken up SenseleSs and CON
veved to Greenwood, but has not
spoken a word since, and is dying
this morning.
MARYSVI lie, August 10.
At the farm of Mrs. III. Wilder,
on the Nevada road, eight miles from
here, something new in the insect
world has made its appearance. These
insects are a fac Simile of mustard
seed. They r lively as tleas, and
keep up a constant jumping in every
direction. They have no legs nor
appendages OF any kind, but have a
small, almost ilnperceptable apper-
ture in the side. They jump from two
to three inches, and cover the ground
and the oak trees on the ranch. The
number is so great that they can be
gathered with a spoon. They are fast
destroying vegetation.
The condition of Mr.. Babcock, who
was so brutally beaten by the two
men Perdue and Spear, is not improv-
ing, and he lies in a critical state.
ANTIOCH, August Is.
Last night a man entered the stable
of Ennis Shedding and took a fine
light bay horse. Mr.. Shedding fol
lowed in pursuit, with the assistance
of a Henry Bush, and when near the
point of timber they overlook the
man riding a small, d~ark-colored
horse. The thief turned and fired
two shots at Mr.. Shedding and Bush,
who, being unarmed, were compelled
to return. The thief is about 40 years
of age, course features, six feet tall,
red whiskers and mouStache. dark
colOred sack coat and blue Overalls.
A reward of $50 is offered for the re-
covery of the horse.
NEVADA.
VIRGINIA CITY, August Is.
The Overman 5. NJ. Company VS..
Dardenelles 5. NJ. Company, which
has been on trial in the District Court
for the past three DAYS, went to the
jury this evening. After being out
about ten minutes. the Jury returned
a verdict i'll favor of the Overman.
UTAH.
SALT LAKE, August 10.
The observation-disclosures excur-
sion party arrived from the East last
night, and to-day are engaged in look
ing at the various points Of interest in
the city. They will remain until Sat.
urday.
Last night VIM. Kirby shot Tom
Lynch in the back. Both are sports.
The latter Will probably recover.