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130 JUNE 19, 1857 NEVADA JOURNAL
uniform favor, having had a good house on each successive evening, and the prospect now is, that the
appreciation will continue as long as they may see proper to remain among us. The original engagement
was for one week; but they have been strongly solicited, and with some probability of success, to remain
a few days longer.
On Monday evening Camille was presented to a crowded house, and altho’ it has been but a short
time since this great play was run several nights by that great genius, Mrs. Hayne, yet the expression of
opinion on this last occasion, has elevated the character of that play, in the estimation of this community,
far above the favor with which it had formerly been regarded. . .. On Tuesday night Richelieu was given
us. We had seen this play so often, we had supposed but few new points could be presented, simply by the
difference in the acting. But in the hands of Mr. Stark the character of the Cardinal rose even above our
former exalted estimation of his greatness. . .. On Wednesday evening, “The Robbers,” was presented.
Charles de Moor is the great feature of this bill, and he is, although a robber, a magnificent character—not
a robber from selfish motives to minister to the vitiated wants of a depraved heart, but from the noblest
impulses that govern a noble mind. We will not dare attempt a description of the thrilling points presented
in this interesting play. Nothing short of Stark, or the elder Booth could do it justice. All we can say is,
that no imperfection could, by the most critical observer, be detected; and if there are any among us who
have not seen it under Mr. Starks representation, they should never let another opportunity pass.
Yesterday evening “The Moors in Spain” was presented. But of this hereafter. . . . Californians
should feel proud of Mr. Stark. He is a man of decided genius, and a Californian, identified with this state
in all his interests. His estate, his home, his destiny is here... .
DEPARTURE.—The late efficient Assessor of the county, John McCoy, left for the Atlantic States,
on Tuesday last. As an officer, the county has never had a better, and, as a gentleman, the scores of warm
friends he has left can attest to his worth. We are sorry to add it is not his intention to return.
INDIAN SHOT.—An Indian was shot in the act of robbing the sluices of Wingham & Co., at
Birchville, on Friday night last. He fell dead in the box he was relieving of dust.
SUICIDE.—A man named [Ensign] Church, at Cayoteville, who had been on a spree for several
days, committed suicide by taking a large amount of laudanum, on yesterday. The only reason
we have heard assigned as the cause of the rash act was lowness of spirits brought on by
over-indulgence in intoxicating drinks. We have not learned where he came from, where his
friends are, nor whether he has a family.
INDEPENDENCE BALLS.—The glorious fourth is to be celebrated by Balls in several places in
the county. Edwards & Swain, of the Union Hotel, at North San Juan, will give a grand Ball, to come off
on the evening of the 3d... . At the same time a grand Ball is to be given by Wm. Campbell, at the Rock
Creek House, two miles from this city. There is every assurance of enjoyment to be had, by lovers of the
poetry of motion.
Case of Stricture of the Esophagus.
On the 11th of June, John Congdon was attacked with sore throat attended with fever. On
my visiting him, he stated that about ten days previously he had a severe chill followed by a
slight fever. He complained much of his throat, and swallowed with great difficulty. At 6 P.M.
of the same day, the esophagus seemed almost entirely closed, and swallowing impossible, the
slightest effort producing great distress and suffocation. On the morning of the 12th, when I