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NEVADA TRANSCRIPT JANUARY 3, 1866 21
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1866
MARRIED. On Manzanita Hill, January Ist, 1866, by Judge John Kendall, Mr. James Hackley to
Miss Cecelia Louisa Helm.
At Temperance Hall, in this city, on the Ist inst., by Rev. D. A. Dryden, Mr. H. A. Robbins to Mrs.
Jane Aubens, both of Red Dog.
CANNON BURSTED.—The cannon which was purchased by the Republican Party of this city
during the first campaign, which resulted in the choice of Abraham Lincoln, exploded on the Ist. It has
since its purchase been in charge of Z. P. Davis, an experienced gunner, and has on every public day and
over the news of victory, whether in the field or at the ballot box, been called into requisition. On Monday
last, twelve guns were fired, morning, noon and night, as a part of the colored people’s celebration of the
anniversary of the day on which the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.
The thirty-six rounds were fired, when Davis remarked that he had “one charge left and he would
fire one gun for the white man.” The cartridge was rammed home and at its discharge the gun exploded
and the fragments were thrown in every direction. Although a number of persons were standing near no
one was injured. One of the fragments, about the size of a hat, was thrown several hundred yards. It fell
upon the roof of Judge Niles’ residence and passing through the shingles rested upon the plastering. The
gun was a four pounder, such as is commonly used on merchant vessels.
THE EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION.—The colored people of Nevada and Grass Valley, had
a grand celebration of the anniversary of the Proclamation of Freedom in this city. From midnight until
dawn, Carter’s Brass Band discoursed splendid music, and many of our citizens whom they serenaded
were awakened in the new year by the Band playing, “Tramp, tramp, the boys are marching,” “Marching
through Georgia,” or some other piece which Carter’s boys executed equally well. At sunrise, those who
slumbered on in spite of music, were aroused by the booming of cannon.
The exercises at the Theater commenced at 2 o’clock, P.M. After music by the Band and the reading
of the Proclamation, a very excellent oration was delivered by D. A. Dryden. The exercises throughout
were creditable to all concerned. At night the exhibition and festival for the benefit of the A.M.E. Church
took place. The exercises were confined mostly to children, and they acquitted themselves well. A large
number of white persons were in attendance and we heard many favorable opinions expressed by them.
After the exercises, a “grab bag” and “prize cake” were brought out. In these everybody invested and
quite a respectable sum was realized. The party then sat down to an excellent supper, to which they did
the fullest justice. We understand that the money raised by the Festival will about pay the debt on the
church.
The entire celebration and the feeling which the colored people manifested, showed that they fully
understand and properly appreciate the freedom which has been extended to their race.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY ELECT.—John Caldwell, District Attorney elect, has come to this city to
reside permanently. The new officers will enter upon their duties in March. In the mean time he will have
ample time to become acquainted with the people and also to familiarise himself with the condition of
the criminal business of the Courts. Those who have business with Mr. Caldwell will find him at the law
office of John I. Caldwell in this city.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.—The Justices of the Peace elect, throughout the county went into
office on the Ist inst. In Nevada Township J. C. Palmer and John Kendall have entered upon their duties.