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NEVADA DEMOCRAT JUNE 10 & 17, 1857 119
THEATER.—Miss Annette Ince closed a successful theatrical engagement on Saturday evening.
The last night was set apart for her benefit, and we were glad to see the house crowded on the occasion.
Although her stay among us has been short, she has established the reputation of an accomplished and
versatile actress, and her reappearance upon our boards upon any future occasion will be welcomed by a
large number of admirers and friends. The tragedy of “Ion” was presented on Friday evening, for the first
time in Nevada, and the principal character was sustained by Miss Ince with thrilling effect. In this
character, she cannot be excelled. The company left on Sunday morning for Sacramento.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1857.
TOM BELL AGAIN.—It is said that Tom Bell, the noted highwayman, is again in the vicinity of
Auburn, and that he stopped a man in the road near that place, lately, and robbed him of all he had.
THE COMET.—Considerable excitement existed in this place on Saturday, in consequence of the
expected appearance of the comet. Crowds of people were standing round the street corners, in the
forenoon, gazing at the planet Venus which is now visible to the naked eye during most of the day. Many
believed it to be the comet, and the non-appearance of the tail was accounted for, from the fact that it was
coming directly towards the earth, and the tail was supposed to be hid behind the nucleus. By sunset the
timid began to breathe easier, and on Sunday morning the excitement had entirely abated. The comet hoax
has had its day.
COURT OF SESSIONS.—The case of Wallace Gehr, indicted for robbing McClanahan, was taken
up on Wednesday, and the day consumed in obtaining a jury. He was tried on Thursday, and the jury
found a verdict of guilty. In consequence of the death of McClanahan, the evidence as to the robbery
being committed was circumstantial, though convincing. He was sentenced to imprisonment in the State
Prison for ten years. The case of Gartish, indicted for larceny, was dismissed, and the defendant held to
answer to a charge of malicious mischief. The case of Myers [sic], indicted for arson, has been transferred
to the District Court. The business having been disposed of, the Court adjourned for the term on Saturday.
DEPARTURE.—Messts. Henry E. Wall and John McCoy left Nevada yesterday morning, with the
design of visiting their old homes in the east. They leave hosts of friends here who will gladly welcome
their return.
SUDDEN DEATH.—Mr. J. M. Congden died very suddenly on Saturday of stricture of the
oesophagus, or inflamation [sic] of the throat. Dr. Hunt was first called to attend him, and a
consultation of physicians was afterwards held, but they were unable to administer any relief.
An effort was made to pass a probe down his throat without effect. A post mortem examination
was had, and the gullet was found to be completely closed up.
F. V. MOORE.—Next Friday is the day fixed for the execution of F. V. Moore. Mrs. Moore has
made every effort in her power to get his sentence commuted, and also to obtain a new trial, and even yet
clings to the hope that he may be spared from suffering the extreme penalty of the law. We are informed
that Moore himself has about given up all hopes of obtaining a new trial.
INSANITY OF MEYERS.—A committee of physicians consisting of Drs. Overton, Hunt and