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Sacramento Bee

Monday Evening March 7, 1870

THE COURTS

DISTRICT COURT - Lewis RAMAGA, Judge

Monday, March 7

Mary A. ALSUP vs. Ledyard FRINK - On motion of counsel for plaintiff, and by consent, ordered that the motion of consolidation made and entered in said cause, on the 4th of February, be vacated and set aside.

Owen C. CASEY vs. H.G. GRAIG - Cause dismissed on motion of counsel for plaintiff.

COUNTY COURT - Judge R.C. CLARK, Judge

Monday, March 7

Thomas L. ACOCK vs. William TRESSLER - Plaintiff's motion to amend cost bill denied; cost bill taxed by striking out $31.50.

L. BELL vs. H.W. OGG - Motion of defendants to set aside judgement granted, unless plaintiff consent to remit $40 damages referred to in the judgement; if such remittance be made, them motion denied; plaintiff granted two days for consideration.

Dennis COFFEE vs. A.W. LOCKHART - Motion for leave to file amended answer granted, and trial set for March 18th.

Adjourned till next Monday morning.

POLICE COURT - AA. HENLEY, Judge

Monday, March 7

E. BOWERS and C. GEIZLER, disturbing the peace - Discharged.

Mary CHAMBERLIN, common drunkard - Guilty.

John DOE, drunk, deposit forfeited.

Robt. PRESDEE and Robt. SULLIVAN, robbery and malicious mischief - Continued till to-morrow.

James McKELLER and James BLACK, vagrancy - Continued till to-morrow.

NOTICE to the weary, hungry & thirsty, the place to get your money's worth is at the Globe Restaurant, near the corner of Second and K streets. Chops and Steaks, Fish, Eggs, Oysters, etc., etc., served in every style, at all hours of the day or night. Private Rooms for the convenience of Ladies and Families. J. SCHNEIDER and A. ANKELE, Proprietors.

REMOVAL - Calvyn, sign painter, removed to Fratt's building, corner K and Second streets - No. 71 Second street.

THE LUCINE NIGHT LAMP - Safe, cheap, clean and economical. Sole agents for Genuine Lucine Fluid, R.C. TERRY & Co., corner J and Fifth sts., Sacramento.

IMPROVED FRENCH RANGES, all sizes, from 3 to 20 feet, set in order and warranted, by R.C. TERRY & Co., cor. of J and Fifth streets, Sacramento.

KANK'S Condensed Soap at Reduced Rates. Liberal discount to the Trade. L.F. REED, Agent, 89 Front street, Sacramento.

Submitted by Betty Loose betty@unisette.com

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Sacramento Reporter

April 23, 1870

Coroner's Inquest.

Coroner Counts yesterday afternoon held an inquest upon the body of A. Turner, who was killed by his wife on Thursday evening. The following testimony was taken:

Testimony of George Chadwick.

George Chadwick sworn – I was acquainted with Turner during his lifetime; last saw him alive on Seventh street, east side, between K and L; was sitting on a bench about five feet in length; three men were sitting on it – myself, deceased and H. M. Van Namee. Last evening between 7 ½ and 8 o'clock, Van Namee and myself were sitting alone on the bench, when Turner, having been out riding, drove into Montgomery's stable and left his buggy, then came and took a seat on the end of the bench, leaving Van Namee in the middle; just at that moment a person appeared in front of us, who at first glance I took to be an old colored person, with a basket and shaker bonnet; nothing was said, but the person appeared to go down on Turner with the left arm, she having a basket on the right, at which time a black junk bottle fell on the sidewalk; Turner raised up and started up the high grade toward K street, saying: “Doctor, doctor!” She stooped down and picked up the bottle and followed him; her bonnet dropped off (and was found this morning), and at that time I recognized the woman as Mrs. Turner, who resided on the south side of L street, between Seventh and Eighth; I went and saw the body, lying about twenty feet on the high grade, on the sidewalk, right in front of Doland's carriage shop, near the outside edge of the sidewalk; he did not live five minutes from the time he started from the bench, in my opinion; the woman was sitting down over the body crying, “Oh, my husband! Oh, my [husband] there was quite a number of persons there by the time I got there; I think I saw a slight sprinkling of blood on the side of the building (my shop), but very little was to be seen about there; saw no weapon about, nor did I see any about the body.

Testimony of H. M. Van Namee.

H. M. Van Namee sworn – I was acquainted with Turner during his lifetime; last saw him alive last evening on Seventh street, between K and L streets; he came along the street and sat down on a bench in front of Chadwick's blacksmith shop, where Chadwick and myself were sitting; it was between 7 and 8 o'clock in the evening; he came from the livery stable and sat down on the bench; just as he had sat down and had spoken to me, some woman came along; she looked like a street woman, roughly clad, and appeared to come from the street; I could not distinguish her clothes, as it was dark, but she appeared to have a bonnet like this (Shaker bonnet exhibited) drawn down over her face; she had a market basket on her arm, and appeared to have a bottle or bottles in it, as if she had just come from market; she came staggering along, and kind of pushed over on to Turner, I thought when I saw her coming she was going to fall on him; she muttered something, but I did not notice what it was; I jumped up, and so did Turner and Chadwick; Turner muttered something, but what, I cannot say; he next started and ran up the high grade; in the scuffle the woman appeared to drop a bottle and pick it up, but whether she struck him with it or threw it at him, I cannot say; she next followed him on to the high grade, he hallooing “Doctor!”

Testimony of Dr. Morgan.

Dr. Morgan sworn – Was called to visit, about half past 7 or 8 o'clock last evening, a man injured and lying on the sidewalk in front of Doland's carriage shop; I made my way through the crowd, and found a man lying on the sidewalk, and on examination found he was dead; do not know who the man was, but knew Mrs. Turner, who was there and called him her husband; the woman was making a good deal of lamentation, and said to me several times, “Doctor, say he is not dead.” I told her to keep quiet, and if he was not dead he very soon would be; close to his left hand there was a knife lying (witness shown a knife, which he recognized as the one), which I called the Coroner's attention to, and he picked it up; I then looked at the knife, but saw no blood, as it was dark and I had no glasses; as the knife lay, I saw a paper lying over it, which had blood on it (resembling the paper shown him).

Testimony of F. F. Doland.

F. F. Doland sworn – Was not acquainted with the deceased during his lifetime; the first thing that I saw was a man fall on the sidewalk in front of my shop, about three feet from where I was sitting; it was about half-past 7 or 8 o'clock in the evening; after he fell he turned over with his face toward me, and then turned over with his face toward the street; he then partly raised up on his right elbow, facing the street, and lodged against the awning post; I should think about one or two minutes had elasped when a woman appeared, coming from the south along Seventh street; she was saying something that I did not understand before she reached the man; as she approached him she knelt down beside him, one arm on him, and made, I should think, about four or five strokes with her right hand in and about his neck; I supposed it to be a man and his wife in a drunken row; afterward she rose up, and walked back and forth by the body, speaking of her husband; I began to think by this time that it was not a drunken row, and got down from where I was sitting, and at the same time a gentleman stepped upon the sidewalk, and I remarked that I believed that that woman had killed that man; I then took hold of the man, who was still leaning against the awning post, which appears to support him, and laid him down on his back on the sidewalk to examine him; I found blood on his clothes, and believed that he was dead; the woman I did not recognize at all; she appeared to be a fleshy woman, not very tall, but heavy; she was bare-headed when she came up; did not know what became of her; did not see any weapon or knife in her hand.

Testimony of Officer Tryon.

Thomas E. Tryon sworn – Am a police officer; myself and L. Dole arrested Mrs. Turner last evening, between 7 and 8 o'clock; I was standing in front of the circus when a man came up and said that a man was killed on Seventh street; I went over there and found a crowd standing in front of the Capital Hotel, around a woman; some man made a remark that he thought the woman had killed a man; I went over, and the woman was pretending to cry; I then spoke to her, and told her to come along with me, and stop crying; she asked where we were going to take her; Dole spoke up and said: “To the station-house,” she asked where that was; I told her a house down town; she said she would go, and then went peaceably; she wanted to know what we were going to do to with her; I said we should have to take her there and keep her; she then said: “Oh, my poor husband! What will become of my children?” She said nothing more, except “Take me out of this world.” I think that was the last remark she made; she appeared to make considerable noise, but did not appear much excited until we reached Third street, when she got more excited; did not find any weapon; she had no bonnet on at the time of the arrest, but was bareheaded.

Testimony of the Physicians.

The following document, from Dr. Cluness, was taken in evidence:

The undersigned, assisted by Drs. Simmons, Voeller and Hatch, have, this day, made a necroscopic examination of the body of Aaron Turner, and find six wounds, to wit: two upon the head, one of which entered the outer table of the skull, the other being a simple flesh wound; three upon the back of the neck, being flesh wounds; and one upon the right side of the neck, a little above to the right of the junction of the collar and breast bones, glancing downward and inward, and severing the subclavian artery of that side, as well as the descending neva cava. The last of these wounds was, in the opinion of the physicians present, the cause of death.

Verdict of the Jury.

We, the jurors summoned to inquire into the cause of death of the deceased, do find that Aaron Turner came to his death, in the city of Sacramento, on the 21^st day of April, 1870, from the effects of a knife wound inflicted upon him by Mrs. Turner, his wife.

A. B. Guthrie.

J. E. Parker.

J. Hopley.

G. G. W. McCurdy.

Henry Rowland.

Charles S. Leonard.

Local Dashes.

The Treasurer of Nevada county yesterday paid into the State Treasury the sum of $2,907 64, being the amount due from his county. This winds up the list of settlements for the term.

Henry Ramsey was appointed by Sheriff Woods as a special Deputy Sheriff, yesterday.

The Arions hold their fourth annual festival on the 15^th of May next.

Chambers Orr sues to recover his insurance money from the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company.

The High School graduates held a very pleasant party last evening.

The first public ballad singer of the season was on his rounds yesterday, and we were pleased to note that he did a good business. He is totally blind.

A Catholic German mission will be inaugurated in St. Rose's Church, by Rev. Francis Xavier Wenninger, at 9 o'clock on Sunday.

Robert Lindsay withdrew his plea of not guilty of manslaughter, and was granted one week to prepare his plea.

Secretary of State's Office.

There were filed yesterday the articles of incorporation of the Excelsior Argenta Mining Company. Capitol stock, $800,000, 8,000 shares; Trustees – Wm. Sherman, Calvin Brown, E. P. Fay, W. C. Pease and Mathew Scott.

Increase of capital stock of the Oriental Gold and Silver Mining Company, from 1.800 to 18,000 shares, of the par value of $200 each.

Certificate of incorporation of the Yuba Gold Mining Company. Capital, $480,000; Trustees – W. H. Gleeson, S. L. Marks and J. C. Clark.

The oath of office of Theodore F. C. Demarest, as Commissioner of Deeds for California, to reside in New York.

Articles of incorporation of the New Saucelito Water Company. Capital stock, $100,000, in 1,000 shares; Trustees – C. H. Bowman, John E. Mason and Peter Carter.

Articles of incorporation of the Rebecca Consolidated Mining Company. Capital stock, $1,200,000, in 12,000 shares; Trustees – T. B. Shannon, H. C. Kibbe, W. A. Church, C. E. Elliott and --- Livermore.

Pardoned.- The Governor has extended Executive clemency to William Daniels, who was convicted of assault to murder at the September term, 1868, of the Connty (sic) Court of Nevada county, on condition that he leaves the State never to return. Should he return, then this pardon to be of no effect.

Gubernatorial Appointments. - W. R. Wozencraft, to be Notary Public in San Bernardino county; O. M. Evans, to be Commissioner of Deeds, to reside at Unionville, Nevada; J. A. Donahue, S. F. Butterworth and D. W. Connelley, to be Park Commissioners at San Francisco.

The High School.

Interesting Closing Exercises-The Programme-Names and Standing of Graduates and the Middle and Junior Scholars-Superintendent Hill's Remarks to the Graduates and the Audience.

Closing Exercises at the High School.

Yesterday afternoon the public examination at our High School were brought to a termination by the closing exercises and the conferring of diplomas. For six days, as we have endeavored faithfully to record, the scholars have been closely and thoroughly questioned as to the progress they have made in their past year's studies. That they have done well, is the universal verdict of examiners and visitors. In order to make the closing exercises as interesting as possible to all present, teachers and scholars had gone to considerable pains in leading a cheerful and agreeable appearance to

The Examination Hall.

The large examination hall was tastefully decorated as follows: A string of ivy and roses intertwined crowned the blackboards. Over the arched windows, behind the rostrum, the hemlock and the pine twined together, while the pure and delicate lily peeped out from this dark green background. Vases of beads, full of rare and fragrant flowers, hung suspended from the windows. Wreaths of laurel and roses, and camellias, at appropriate intervals, adorned the walls; while over the exit door the word “Farewell,” in ivy, greeted the friends and parents as they bid adieu to the exhibition hall. The large hall was filled with the beauty and elite of our fair city. The minister and lawyer, the judge and the merchant, all were there to steal an hour from the cares of life, and revisit in thought once more their own old school days. The major part of the house was composed of ladies, who watched with admiring attention the efforts to please of their youthful friends. The Rev. Mr. Brown introduced the young ladies and gentlemen from the following

Order of Exercises.

Music, duet, instrumental – Misses. Hansbrow and Williams. Declamation, “National Genius” - Master Haswell. Reading, “The High Tide on the Coast of Lincolnshire” - Miss Carlisle. Declamation, “The Foundation of National Character” - Master Colby. Reading, “The Finishing School” - Miss Colby. Music, duet, vocal – Misses Palmer and Patterson. Declamation, “Speech of Robert Emmet” - Master Hamilton. Composition, “Carving Our Own Tombstones” - Miss Dwinell. Declamation, “Belshazzar's Feast” - Master Peck. Composition, “Chronicle of the Pacific Railroad” - Miss Slater. Music- Singing by the school, “Music in the Air”. Composition, “Life a Pursuit, not an Attainment” - Miss Zeta Kendall. Declamation, “The Nation” - Master Paxson McDowell. Composition, “Meccas”- Miss Mary R. Patterson. Declamation, “Traits of Character” - Master Fred Ray. Composition, “The End Crowns the Work” - Miss Maggie Palmer. Music, song, “Happy be thy Dreams” - Miss Mixer.

Remarks of the Programme.

The compositions of the young ladies were unexceptionable, and their reading and intonation very good. There was a freshness of thought expressed, a terseness and brevity about these young ladies' papers, that proved very gratifying to their appreciative friends. The nice taste observed by the young ladies in the choice of selected matter for reading will be observed by a glance at the programme. The young gentlemen, too, deserve credit for the rendering of their parts. Several of their declamations, it is as well to remark, were original. With melody and song, wit, humor, and serious thought, the time passed gratefully and pleasantly away, and ushered in the giving, to the following pupils, whose standing we annex,

Certificates and Diplomas.

Senior Class- Mamie Patterson, 9.97; Fred. Ray, 9.81; Maggie Palmer, 9.77; Zetta Kendall, 8.95; Paxson McDowell, 8.50.

Middle Class- Cannie Carlisle, 9.85; Mary Marshall, 9.78; Clara Bender, 9.66; Carrie Leonard, 9.56; Jennie Dwinell, 9.53; Ida Lynch, 9.28; Georgie Mixer, 9.26; Katie Robinson, 9.25.

Junior Class- Henrietta Slater, 10; Carrie Ray, 9.90; Emma Williams, 9.88; Grace Kidd, 9.56; Kate Snider, 9.34; Edward Hussey, 9.10; Frank Shay, 9.08.

The figure 10, it will be borne in mind, in the above table, is the symbol of perfect. The pupil who is dux of the class in each of the three above grades, is entitled thereby to the freedom of the Mercantile Library for one year. In each of the three above classes it will be noticed that the ladies led.

Board of Supervisors.

Board met; Beckman in the chair; roll called, and three members present. The business of the Board consisted of opening the box taken from the corner-stone of the Court House building. At 12 M. the box was cut open, and the following articles were found therein, all in good state of preservation: A pocket Bible; a piece of tin inscribed: “To the memory of J. H. Milkmore, the tinker who soldered the can;” Sacramento Weekly Union, September 23, 1854; Daily Union, September 27, 1854; Sacramento Pictorial Union, July 4, 1854; copy of Act admitting the State, September 9, 1850; California Laws, 1850 and 1853, by John Hurd, County Judge.

List of articles deposited in the new box, with the names of the donors: A map of the city of Sacramento, Judge Cross; autographs of all the county officers; list of the Sacramento Fire Department; lists of Confidence and Knickerbocker Engine Companies, all by Henry Lewis, Deputy Auditor; list of officers of the Odd Fellows' Mutual Aid Society, J. F. Crawford; list of officers of Odd Fellows' Temple Association, R. B. Norman; copies of the SACRAMENTO DAILY and WEEKLY REPORTER, by W. H. Ashton, Jr.; copy of Evening News, H. Lewis; Constitution and By-Laws of Engine Company No. 5, J. Domingos; Constitution and By-Laws of Red Jacket Tribe, I.O.R.M.; By-Laws and list of officers of Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company; card of Brittan, Holbrook & Co.; card of W. A. McWilliams; Constitution and By-Laws of Sacramento Lodge of K. of P., Domingos; Constitution and By-Laws of Capital Lodge, I.O.O.F.; Constitution of Sacramento Fire Department, Neptune Hose Company and Exempt Firemen's Association, J. F. Crawford; Internal Revenue account and officers, T. J. Blakeney; two ancient coins, Frank Swift; Constitution and By-Laws of Hibernia Benevolent Society, T. McGuire; Constitution and By-Laws of Sacramento Pioneers, with other documents of the Order, John Tingman; business cards of Samuel Cross and Lynch & Sites; copy of Sacramento Union, Beckman; Revised School Laws of California, 1866, D. J. Thomas; The American Odd Fellow, by Domingos; Sacramento Directory for 1870, J. S. Meredith; copy of Daily Record for April 22, 1870, J. F. Sheehan; poll lists for 1868 for Sacramento county; W. B. C. Brown; tribute to the memory of Major General George H. Thomas, clipped from the Sacramento Reporter; boundaries of Road District for Sacramento county, Beckman; Public Land Law, Meredith; five dollar blueback of the Confederacy, Lewis; Anthropographic Chart of the Eighteenth California Legislature, Beckman; United States greenback five dollars, Mayo; silver five cent piece, Griffith; silver half dollar, Griffith; twenty-dollar, United States, coin, Captain Samuel Deal; copy of Sacramento Bee, April 21, 1870, Beckman; Revenue Laws of California, Beckman; a pamphlet on War, Sin, Evil, etc., Dr. T. J. Harvery; blank county requisition, Lewis; copy of county assessment list for 1870, Beckman; copy of the Sacramento Journal, Groth; Constitution and By-Laws of the Allgemeinen-Deutscher Unterstutizungs Geselschaft, Groft; silver half dollar for 1866, by T. McGuire; Mexican dollar, 1869, Groth; ten cents, fractional currency, Odell; twenty-five cents, fractional currency, Groth; Sacramento Union of January 1, 1870, Dray; tickets to the sixth annual picnic Sacramento Fire Department, McGuire; portraits of Father Cotter, D. D., George F. Train, Washington, Florence Nightingale and Queen Victoria, Mayo; Confederate note, $5, R. M. Clarken; piece of California grown tobacco, C. K. Sites; funeral of President Lincoln, Aaron Nathan. The box was then sealed and the Board, accompanied by the county officers, deposited it in its resting place. The box was then sealed and the Board, accompanied by the county officers, deposited it in its resting place. How many of us will live to see it again opened? Echo answers, “How many?

The Courts.

Law Record of Yesterday.

Supreme Court.

Oakland Cotton Company vs. Jennings – On motion of Comte and filing stipulation, ordered that appellant have twenty days time to file brief.

Himmelmann vs. Spanagel – On motion of Cadwalader and filing petition for rehearing, ordered stay of proceedings until the same is determined.

Hibbard vs. Smith – On motion of Cadwalader and filing petition for rehearing, ordered a stay of proceedings until the same is determined.

District Court-Ramage, J.

Joseph M. Frey vs. Clifford et al. - Argument of cause continued by consent.

John B. Waller vs. Howard Clark et al. - Motion for a new trial continued.

Samuel Merritt vs. James France et al. - Motion to set aside judgment.

W. & C. Laufkotter vs. F. Chevalier et al. - Demurrer to complaint continued.

John C. Bom et al. vs. H. Plerru et al. - Remittitur presented and filed, dismissing appeal; ordered to be entered.

Clarence S. & Georgia A. Curtis vs. D. D. Sutterfield et al. - Motion to dissolve injunction.

D. A. Miller vs. Board of Education of Sacramento City – Judgment in favor of defendant, and stay of proceedings for twenty days.

J. J. Lynn vs. E. F. White et al. - Remittitur filed and ordered to be entered of record, and by consent $5 costs taxed.

People vs. R. B. Lindsay – Plea of not guilty withdrawn, and until Friday to plead.

People vs. B. G. Johnson – Sentenced to ten years State Prison.

J. H. Seymour vs. Reese Gold and Silver Mining Company – Demurrer sustained, and thirty days given to ament.

W. S. Mesick vs. S. Cross – Dismissed on motion of plaintiff.

J. W. Ballard vs. F. S. Malone – Dismissed on motion of plaintiff.

Application of Mary Ann Daniel as sole trader – Granted.

S. Poorman, administrator, vs. Marcus Lowell et al. - Placed on calendar, and set for trial.

Poorman vs. Fitzgerald – Same order.

Poorman vs. Krebs – Same order; trial May 25, by consent.

Richard Jones vs. Peter O'Rorke et al.-Motion to quash summons as to McNeal & Burke. Continued.

Geo. Schmiser vs. James J. Carter et al. - Demurrer to complaint.

John B. Francis vs. B. A. Farr – Demurrer to second amended complaint and motion to strike out.

James Holland vs. Phillip Rumble and wife et al. - Demurrer to complaint.

T. H. Jackson vs. John Liness – Motion for new trial.

John Houck vs. James Carolan et al. - Motion for new trial.

C. F. Jouillard vs. William McCallum et al. - Motion to place cause on trial calendar.

Maurice Haley vs. Maria A. Anderson et al. - Demurrer to complaint.

Clarence S. and Georgia A. Curtis vs. D. D. Satterfield et al. - Motion to dissolve injunction, etc.

Board of Supervisors vs. J. M. Avery – Motion for new trial.

The People and Eli Mayo vs. Maria Moulton, Doe G., 6,751 – Motion for writ of assistance. Continued by consent.

Margaret Toeppe vs. State of Ca - Demurrer to complaint.

A. W. Harlan vs. H. W. Johnson et al. - Demurrer to complaint Continued.

Rose Newman vs. Solomon Newman – Motion for alimony.

Jacob Benjamin, administrator, vs. Natoma Water and Mining Company – Motion to strike out part of complaint, and demurrer to complaint submitted on briefs; ten days to each.

Milliken Brothers & Co. vs. A. B. Driesbach – Motion for new trial. Continued by consent.

Adjourned.

Police Court – Henley, J.

George Crane, vagrancy – Thirty days in County Jail.

Cases of J. C. Garland and James McGrath continued until to-morrow.

Johnson Sentenced. - In Sixth District Court yesterday, B. G. Johnson was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment in the Penitentiary, and left for San Quentin in charge of Deputy Sheriff Touhey.

Police Slate Last Night. - Mrs. A. Turner, murder, Tryon and special Dole. Eli Mayo, misdemeanor, Rider. Jerry Mardin, drunk, special Cambridge.

THE CHURCHES.

Religious Services To-morrow.

Grace Church – Rev. Wm. H. Hill will officiate and preach in Grace Church, on Eighth street, to-morrow at 10 ¾ A.M. and 7 ½ P.M. Sunday School at noon. All are cordially invited to attend.

Rev. H. W. Brown, of the Unitarian Church, will preach in Pioneer Hall, on Seventh street, near J, to-morrow at 10 ¾ A.M.

St. Rose's Church – First Mass as usual. Second Mass, at 9 o'clock, will be celebrated by the American Missionary for the Germans, Pater F. X. Wenningers, S. J., and commence preparatory for a mission of two weeks. Third Mass at 10 ½ o'clock, as regular as on other Sundays.

Rev. I. E. Dwinell will preach in the Congregational Church, on Sixth street, between I and J, to-morrow, morning and evening, at the usual hours.

M. E. Church South, Seventh street, Rev. W. R. Gober, Pastor – Hours of divine worship, 11 A.M. and 7 ½ P.M. Sabbath School at 12 ½ P.M.

Elder Harvey will preach on to-morrow in the District Court room, on K street, at 10 ½ A.M. Subject, “Mormonism-Its Death and Burial, as seen by a Prophet in Israel 2,457 Years Ago.” All are invited.

PROBATE COURT.

In the Matter of the Estate of Barbara Ann Lockhart, deceased.

In the Probate Court of the county of Sacramento, State of California.

The People of the State of California send greeting: It appearing to the Court by the petition presented and filed by Henry Geisel, executor of the estate of Barbara Ann Lockhart, deceased, praying for an order to sell the real estate, that it is necessary to sell the whole of the real estate to pay the legacies and the debts, expenses and charges of administration; It is therefore ordered by the Court that all persons interested in the said estate appear before the said Propate (sic) Court on MONDAY, the 16^th day of May, A.D. 1870, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the Court room of said Probate Court, in the city of Sacramento, to show cause why an order should not be granted to the said executor to sell so much of the real estate of the deceased as shall be necessary; and that a copy of this order be published at least four successive weeks in the “STATE CAPITAL REPORTER,” a newspaper printed and published in said city and county.

ROBERT C. CLARK, County Judge, and ex-officio Judge of the Probate Court.

Attest: A true copy.

W. B. C. BROWN, Clerk.

By Terence Masterson, D. C.

Ben Bullard, Jr., Attorney for Executor.

SUMMONS.

STATE of CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO, Sacramento Township, ss. In Justice's Court, before J. N Bingay, Justice of the Peace.

The People of the State of California to Job Pringey, greeting: You are hereby summoned to appear before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the Township of Sacramento, in the city and county of Sacramento, at his office, corner of K and Sixth streets, in the city of Sacramento, within ten (10) days from service to answer unto the complaint of Thomas McConnell, who sues to recover the sum of eleven (11) dollars due for pasturage, on an implied contract, as will more fully appear by complaint on file in this office. And if you fail to appear and answer, the plaintiff then and there will take judgment against you for the aforesaid amount, together with costs and damages.

Given under my hand, in the city of Sacramento, this 8^th day of April, 1970.

J. N. BINGAY, Justice of the Peace.

PROBATE COURT.

In the matter of the estate of D. G. Whitney, deceased.

In the Probate Court of the County of Sacramento, in the State of California.

On presentation of the petition of Robert Dawson, claiming to be entitled by virtue of a certain contract in writing, made by said D. G. Whitney in his life time, to a conveyance of certain real estate, particularly described in said petition, setting forth the facts upon which said claim is predicated, and praying for a decree authorizing and directing the administrator of the estate of said D. G. Whitney, deceased, to execute a conveyance of said real estate.

It is ordered by the Probate Court, that MONDAY, the 16^th day of May, A.D. 1870, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day, being at a regular term, to wit: The April term, 1870, of the Probate Court of the county of Sacramento in the State of California, and the Court room of said Court, at the Court House in said county, be and the same are hereby appointed as a time and place for hearing said petition, when and where all persons interested in the estate of said deceased may appear and contest said petition by filing their objections in writing. And it is further ordered that notice of the pendency of said petition, and of the said time and place of hearing be published in the SACRAMENTO REPORTER, a newspaper published in said county.

ROBERT C. CLARK, Probate Judge

Attest: A true copy.

W. B. C. BROWN, Clerk.

By Terence Masterson, D. C.

PROBATE COURT.

In the matter of the estate of James Beardslee, deceased.

In the Probate Court of the County of Sacramento, in the State of California.

On reading and filing the petition of William Headrick, administrator of the estate left administered of James Beardslee, deceased, setting forth that he has filed his final account of his administration upon said estate in this Court, and that the same has been duly audited, allowed and confirmed; that all the debts and expenses of administration have been fully paid; and that a portion of said estate remains to be divided among the heirs of said deceased, and praying among other things, for an order of distribution of the residue of said estate to the persons entitled. It is ordered that all persons interested in the estate of said deceased, be and appear before the Probate Court of the county of Sacramento, on the 16^th day of May, A.D. 1870, at 10 o'clock A.M., then and there to show cause why an order of distribution should not be made of the residue of said estate among the heirs of the said James Beardslee, deceased, according to law.

It is further ordered, that a copy of this order be published for four successive weeks before the said 16^th day of May, A.D. 1870, in the “DAILY SACRAMENTO REPORTER,” a newspaper printed in the city and county of Sacramento.

ROBERT C. CLARK, Probate Judge

Attest: A true copy.

W. B. C. BROWN, Clerk.

By Terence Masterson, Deputy Clerk.

Beatty & Denson, Attorneys for Administrator.

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Sacramento Reporter 1870.

April 25, 1870

SATURDAY’S DISPATCHES

Dates to April 22d.

William Myers and John Farley waived examination in the Police Court to-day, on charges of burglary and grand larceny, and were sent to the County Court, on $1,000 bail on each charge.

Jacob Stone and Isaac Perolman, who were convicted of setting fire to a store for insurance, were this morning sentenced to seven years each in the State Prison.

Steamer Passengers for California.

By Telegraph.

NEW YORK, April 22. - The following passengers sailed in the Arizona for California, April 21^st.

Miss Augusta S. Hall, Miss Mary T. Barrett, D. S. Harp and wife, Jonathan C. McKenna and wife, Mrs. H. A. Stafford, Mrs. Augusta Clouney, Mrs. Jakes, Mrs. E. C. Windsor, Henry Fenty and wife, Mrs. Von Rhein, Otto Rosenberter, Mrs. Mary C. Ainsworth, Miss Carrie G. Greenburgh, T. B. Churchill, Charles D. Barton and wife, Stephen E. Grey, Rebecca W. Enos and child, Rev. John W. Hudson, Miss H. L. Hudson, Mrs. Lucy K. Gillespie, Mrs. Lucy B. Nickerson, Miss Jane O. Bonner, Miss Julia Enp, Jane Houston, John S. Church, Miss Fanny F. Weldon, Charles E. Gross, L. M. Benson, J. W. Taylor, D. H. Taylor and wife, A. Weeks and wife, Margaret K. Jordan, Ellen Sickles, W. T. Fisher and wife, A. G. Brown and wife, Mrs. Kate Waters, H. Crofut, Juan Zepda, Aviles Major, S. E. Beck and wife, Miss Josephine Pichette, George L. Gautser, Orlando Smith, Mrs. Fanny B. West, Samuel Norton, Miss Jane Evans, Granville S. Davis, W. W. Fogy, Miss Emma A. Taylor, H. Hampton Day, Miss Emily Delano, Mrs. Ann Ballantyne and Henry Norton.

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LOCAL DASHES.

The westward bound train was thirty minutes late yesterday.

Regular monthly meeting of the City Board of Education will be held this evening.

The Chrysopolis took a very freight of wood and grain, on Saturday, to the Bay City.

David Markham was arrested on Saturday, having become insane through misfortune.

The “Brass Band” picnic at Richmond Grove yesterday passed off remarkably well.

The Turn-Verein annual festival will take place at Richmond Grove on Sunday, the 1^st of May.

Those who intend renting pews at the First Baptist Church, will attend there this evening.

A strong and disagreeable north wind has prevailed for two days – a sure foreshadowing of fine weather.

Dennis Coughlan, a native of Canada, was admitted to citizenship in the District Court on Saturday.

Dr. Haswell left for Colusa on Saturday, to deliver the oration at the Odd Fellows' celebration on Tuesday next.

Street preaching occurred again last evening – everything being conducted with good order and decorum.

Grand Sire Farnsworth left for Los Angeles on Saturday, to deliver the oration at the Odd Fellows' celebration.

The Victor, carrying a large and valuable cargo of assorted merchandise, left for Red Bluff and intermediate points on Saturday.

We are glad to note the physical improvement of our gentlemanly Coroner, Judge Counts. He will be free from injury in a few days.

The target practice at the Tivoli yesterday produced some excellent shots, and the prize shooting was as good as we have ever known.

We are advised of the nuptials of Colonel E. I. Robinson and Miss Clara Garfield, both of this city, which will be on Thursday next.

William Dowthet, a victim of the sidewalk cave on Seventh street, on the night of the Turner murder, is not expected to recover.

The opening services of the Roman Catholic Mission yesterday were well attended, and the season bids fair to be of great spiritual interest.

Aaron Turner, the man who was killed by his wife, was buried yesterday by the El Dorado Lodge of Odd Fellows, of which deceased was a member.

An insane colored man, named Caleb Bennett, passed through on Saturday for Stockton, in charge of Deputy Sheriff A. C. Bragg of White Pine county, Nevada.

John Sallagher, a bargeman, was injured severely by being thrown by a shock occasioned by the collision of the steamer Victor with his barge, on Saturday morning.

A jealous Chinaman exploded a pot of “Greek fire” in a house of prostitution on I street, between Third and Fourth, yesterday. Great Celestial consternation in consequence.

The following sums were paid into the City Treasury on Saturday: Superintendent of City Cemetery, $8 50; Clerk of Water Works, $616 25; Harbormaster, $40 50; Police Judge, $92 50.

Supervisor Domingos returned on Saturday from his survey of the Sacramento drainage canal. He reports everything progressing favorably, and a prospective speedy completion of the work.

The old tickets issued by the Good Templars for their picnic near Davisville have been called in and new ones will be issued, as the date of the affair has been changed to the 3d day of May.

Mrs. Turner, the woman who killed her husband on Thursday evening last, waived examination in the Police Court Saturday, and was committed to the County Jail to await the action of the next Grand Jury.

The Railroad Hospital has been removed to the corner of I and Thirteenth streets, and is being converted into a dwelling house by R. T. Broun, Esq. This is one of the original landmarks of the city.

An employe of the Central Pacific Railroad arrived yesterday from Niles' station, bound for the railroad hospital, having sustained a fracture of the right ankle by the falling of some timber, while in the employ of the company.

The water in the slough has been tested by the city authorities, and found to be impure. They think this is occasioned by the filthy state of the lake. Measures are being perfected whereby the water may be obtained from the head of the spring.

From yesterday, and until further notice, the time for departure of the trains on the California Pacific will be as follows: The Sunday train of the road will arrive from San Francisco at 12:50 P.M., and leave for the Bay at 2:30 P.M. On and after Monday week, day trains will leave for San Francisco at 6:15 A.M. and will 3:15 P.M.; and for Marysville at 10 A.M. and 7 P.M.; and arrive here from San Francisco at 11:20 A.M. and 8:20 P.M., and from Marysville at 7:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.

Chinaman Killed. - At the factory of Nichols, Flavoy & Co., between First and Second streets, on Saturday night, a Chinaman in their employ fell down a hatchway some thirty feet, killing himself. Coroner Counts held an inquest over his remains, and the jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the facts. John's remains will be sent to China via San Francisco.

MEETING OF PRODUCERS.

Wages and Work for Chinamen Finally Determined.

The meeting was called to order by President Smith, Mr. M. J. Kelly of this city being chosen Clerk. Mr. Hoag called for a report from Committee on Circulars. Circulars reported by the Committee. Mr. Smith and others had spoken to other agriculturists, but with no particular effect.

The following named producers, and others, signed the circulars: Geo. T. Rich, James Rutter, Benjamin Tibbetts, Henry Carrington, Rufus Davenport, J. S. Harbison, S. C. Roth, D. Hollister, Alfred Briggs, H. M. Larue, A. Myer, P. Meyer, J. F. Holland and others.

Messrs. Hoag, Reed, Aitken, Haynie and Worth discussed the question of hours in a very lively manner, when Mr. Williamson called the speakers to order.

After some six amendments had been proposed to the original resolution, mentioned in last Saturday's REPORTER, Mr. Williamson moved the previous question. After a heated discussion, pro and con, the motion or resolution was lost.

Mr. Stewart offered a resolution that when Chinamen are employed by the day, they be required to work twelve hours. After some discussion this was adopted.

By Mr. Williamson – That an employer be allowed to pay a Chinese foreman $6 per week. Carried.

By Mr. Williamson – That employers be allowed to regulate the hours of labor as circumstances may require in their respective cases. Carried, after some lively discussion.

Mr. Haynie – That M. J. Kelly be elected honorary member. Carried by acclamation. The previous amendment, to pay $5 per week, was carried. Seven new members were enrolled.

The Committee on Printing were continued.

Adjourned until next Saturday at 3 P.M.

Police Slate.

Richard Roe, assault and battery, surrendered.

John Doe, violating city ordinance, Deputy Constable W. E. Hickey.

John Ryan, petit larceny, special Burke.

Ah Lung, peddling oranges without a license, special Jackson.

David Markham, threats against life, special Jackson.

William Campbell, vagrancy, Rider.

Jack Carmonia, drunk, special Brissell.

John Hall, disturbing the peace, special Dole.

A. J. Kina, violating city ordinance No. 104, special Burke.

William Coakley, disturbing the peace and threats against life, citizens Sullivan and Roland.

George Miller, drunk, Deputy Constable W. E. Hickey.

Presentation. - On Saturday evening last a very interesting affair took place at the Court House, corner of Seventh and I streets. Turton & Knox, the contractors for the raising of the building, presented to their foreman, Mr. W. M. Shearer, a valuable gold watch and chain as a testimonial of their esteem and respect for his qualifications as a mechanic. The watch was appropriately inscribed, and the presentation was fully indorsed by every man who has worked under Mr. Shearer's orders while accomplishing their hitherto unheard-of job. The recipient responded in a few brief and appropriate remarks, the closing sentence of which was: “Gentlemen, come and take a drink.”

Resignation. - Hon. M. S. Horan has resigned the position of City Attorney, it having come to his notice that he was ineligible by reason of the constitutional provision prohibiting a member of the Legislature from holding an office created during his term. During his brief administration he has acquitted himself well, and has left a favorable opinion of his abilities as a lawyer.

THE COURTS.

Law Record of Yesterday.

Supreme Court.

Hibberd vs. Smith – On motion of Hittell, and filing petition for rehearing, ordered a stay of proceedings until the same is determined.

Mach vs. Wetzlar – On motion of Heard, ordered that applicant have ten days additional time to file petition for rehearing.

Agard vs. Valencia – On motion of French, ordered that applicant have fifteen days further time to file petition for rehearing.

NOTICE TO ATTORNEYS.

The Clerk of the Supreme Court requests us to state that the laws now require nine copies of transcripts, briefs, etc., to be filed in his office, instead of eight, as heretofore.

District Court – Ramage, J.

Richard Jones vs. Peter O'Rourke et al. - On motion by counsel, for defendants and by consent, continued for the term.

John P. Francis vs. B. A. Farr – Demurrer to second amended complaint. Motion to strike out portion of complaint overruled, and twenty days given to answer.

James Holland vs. Philip Rumbee and wife et al. - Demurrer to complaint overruled, and ten days to answer.

Samuel Brannan, Jr., vs. Robert Miller et al. - On motion and consent, J. H. Carroll substituted as plaintiff.

George Schmeiser vs. Carter & Dick – Demurrer to complaint overruled, and fifteen days to answer.

Margaret Torppe vs. State of California – Demurrer to complaint submitted.

Maurice Haley vs. Maria A. Anderson et al. - Demurrer to complaint overruled, and fifteen to answer.

Rose Newman vs. Soloman Newman – Motion for alimony continued for further hearing, until 29^th inst.

Supervisors vs. J. M. Avery – Motion for new trial argued and submitted.

Joseph T. Browning vs. Jane Browning – Cause called for trial. Decree of divorce granted on ground of adultery.

Clarence S. and Georgia A. Curtis vs. D. D. Satterfield et al. - Hearing of cause resumed. Defendant allowed to amend answer. Cause argued and submitted.

Probate Court – Clark, J.

Estate and Guardianship of Louisa Carolina, a minor – Frank DeKosta appointed guardian on filing bond in the sum of $100.

Police Court – Henley, J.

Charles Fickerson, assault and battery – Dismissed.

Louisa Anderson, disturbing the peace – Not guilty.

Mrs. Adelaide Turner, murder – Examination waived and committed to County Jail.

Eli Mayo, misdemeanor – Continued till the 26^th.

Jerry Martin, drunk – Pleaded guilty and fined $10.

Miscellaneous.

Tehama county promises fine harvests.

The Tehama postoffice has been discontinued.

Rio Vista has a new church and school house.

Kern county proposes to experiment with artesian wells.

C. Bills has been nominated for Sheriff of Portland.

The erection of a castor oil mill is contemplated at Marysville.

Times have improved in Humboldt county since the rise in potatoes.

The lovers of aquatic sports in Vallejo propose to establish a Boat Club.

Deery defeated Jamison in a game of billiards at San Francisco on Saturday.

John Kelly's house and contents, at Jackson, were destroyed by fire last week.

The San Joaquin is now navigable for large steamers to the highest points.

The Calaveras Chronicle has been designated as Litigant printer for that county.

The Jackson, Amador county, water works were sold at auction last week for $1,950.

The Coney mine, near Jackson, has been sold to a San Francisco company for $22,000.

Oregon has encouraging prospects for an abundant harvest and a profitable mining season.

Very rich rock has been struck in the Palomo mine, at Lower Rich Gulch, Calaveras county.

Judge Johnson, of Woodland, has sentenced Allen to ten years in San Quentin, for grand larceny.

Charles Holmes, engineer of the Overman mine, Gold Hill, has been missing for a couple of days.

A cat nurses a fox at Red Bluff, and young Reynard is said to thrive under the feline care.

Mrs. John Curry was kicked by a horse, at Stockton, on Saturday and seriously injured.

A tribe of the Improved Order of Red Men will be instituted at Portland, Oregon.

Anton Chaney committed suicide recently at Clarksville, in this county.

Experiments are being made with Norway oats in many portions of the State.

Mr. Clough's cabin, on Buena Vista slide, Nevada county, was robbed last week of over $100 worth of goods.

A large number of ranchers in Natoma valley are extensively engaged in the butter and cheese business.

Vallejo clamors for factories, and more especially a woolen mill. A better location could not be selected.

An unsuccessful attempt was made last Saturday to rob the safe in the hardware store of A. C. Turner, at Grass Valley.

The Visalia bound stage was upset on Saturday evening at Cottonwood creek, and all the passengers more or less bruised.

Rev. Mr. Mills, of the Benicia Female Seminary, will soon erect a female seminary at Fruit Vale, Alameda, which will cost $50,000.

A Sargent of Marines, named Green, who was discharged a few days ago from the Mare Island Barracks, has been in the service for twenty-five successive years.

Charles Burley, partner of, and indicted for the murder of Wm. Mestin, in Jamul Valley some months since, has been acquitted by the District Court of San Diego county.

The Railroad Company has given notice that, after May 1, the old rate of 25 cents will be charged between San Francisco and Oakland. After the Western Pacific took possession it was reduced to 10 cents, but subsequently raised to 15 cents. Commutation tickets will remain at $3 per month.

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April 26, 1870

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The San Diego Mines-Madmen-Redmen's Bank-Important to Fruit Growers-The Creighton-Donahue Bill.

San Francisco, April 25. - Reliable parties arrived from San Diego by steamer Orizaba to-day, direct from the new mines. They report that recent developments show veins really more promising than was at first supposed. Considerable ore is being taken out and developments being made quite rapidly. Many rich specimens were brought up by the passengers on the steamer.

Arrived bark Comet, seventeen days from Honolulu, with merchandise to Merrill & Co.

James D. Barry, 35 years old, a native of Ireland, Raseguez Edward, aged 41 years, of the Azores, and Daniel McGuiniss, aged 23 years, of Alabama, were sent to the Insane Asylum today, McGuiniss is the man who cut his father's throat and attempted to kill himself, last Saturday evening. Barry has been in the asylum before, and was discharged apparently cured three months since.

M. B. Rosenthal sues the Pacific Mail Steamship Company for $2,000 damages for injuries received from being shipwrecked on the Golden City, and $1,000 for the contents of a valise containing $800 greenbacks, etc.

The Improved Order of Red Men's Savings and Loan Company incorporated to-day; Trustees – W. J. Riley, Adam Smith, Chas. E. Hopps, J. M. Depas, J. H. Williams, J. D. Littlefield, R. P. Clement, R. H. Stanyan and Chas. Cushman.

The saloon of Parker & Lewis, under the Merchant's Exchange, on California street, was entered by burglars last night and robbed of $40 coin. Suspicion rests on a Chinaman discharged last Saturday.

A meandering part under the direction of the State Land Commissioners, commenced operations at Richardson's Bay, Marin county, to-day.

Coroner Letterman, who is confined to his room from a broken leg, has had a very severe attack of bleeding of the lungs.

A family of European gypsies have encamped at Oakland Point, and are making quite a harvest from fortune telling, etc.

The California Fruit Growers' Association hold a meeting here in a few days to consult on the prospect for various kinds of fruit for this season, and the question of shipping fruit overland this Summer. Owing to heavy losses sustained last year, the fruit growers, and dealers generally, are convinced that unless the railroad puts down freight on fruit to $600 per car load to New York, it will be useless to attempt making shipments this season.

Dr. W. T. Garwood, Physician of the County Hospital, resigned to-day, the resignation to take effect May 1.

The Board of Supervisors this evening, Ashbury absent, passed a resolution that the bill of Creighton & Donahue, for street work, ordered paid by the last Legislature, be considered allowed and ordered paid. Story gave notice that he would move for a reconsideration next week, and a long discussion ensued. He finally dropped the matter, and it comes up again next week.

GILROY.

Rich Mineral Discoveries-A Heathful Competition.

Gilroy, April 25. - D. D. Reaves, an engineer, while engaged in surveying in the San Joaquin Valley, about 50 miles from this place, discovered a gold-bearing quartz ledge. The specimens look very rich, and old miners say it will work over $300 to the ton. The lead is about four feet wide and eight inches thick, imbedded in slate. A ton of the ore is shortly to be taken to San Francisco for assay. The district is well supplied with wood and water, and is situated twenty-two miles from San Luis Ranch, on the Visalia road.

A stage line in opposition to the railroad, between San Jose and this place, has caused the Railroad Company to reduce their second class rates one-half.

Sacramento Reporter.

Tuesday Morning – April 26.

LOCAL DASHES.

The City Board of Education met last night.

The Vallejo train arrives earlier than usual by half an hour.

The pews were rented in the Baptist Church last night for good round sums.

The Board of Supervisors did not meet yesterday, owing to the want of a quorum.

John Isaac was appointed a Deputy Sheriff (special) by Sheriff Woods yesterday.

Treasurer Spinks gives notice that he is prepared to receive all Pacific Railroad bonds.

General Hartsuff is here on special duty, and under orders from the War Department.

The Grand Chief of Red Men held the ceremonies of inauguration yesterday in Lincoln.

The B street levee was fired accidentally yesterday. No damage. Fire extinguished in season.

The session of the State Sunday School will commence today and continue for three days.

The Levee Commissioners met on Saturday night and after auditing a few bills adjourned.

W. H. Hill will deliver the lecture before the Odd Fellows, at Pacheco, Contra Costa county, to-morrow.

Turner, the man who was murdered by his wife, proves to be a native of Poland, and named Tomopolski.

The City Board of Education will meet on Thursday evening next, when school teachers will be elected.

Judge Clark this morning made an order that the criminal calendar of the County Court be set for May 2, 1870.

Dr. Reud addressed the Society of the Concordia at the Eighth street Methodist Episcopal Church last evening.

I. S. Brown was appointed City Attorney, vice M. S. Horan, resigned. He entered upon the duties of his office yesterday.

On last Saturday Patrick White was bitten by a ferocious dog on Allen's ranch. He will suffer from the effects for some time.

The Pullman passenger train for the East yesterday was unusually long and well filled, showing an increase of Eastern travel.

S. M. Hewlett, the noted temperance advocate, will lecture before the Young Men's Christian Association of this city on the 9^th of May.

The committees appointed by St. Rose's Catholic Church, for the perfection of the programme, are to meet for final action on Thursday evening.

Notable among the arrivals yesterday was that of Mr. M. S. Schrieber, general agent of the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company, after an absence of two months.

Lawyers are required to file nine copies of their briefs, instead of eight copies as before, to meet the cause of an extra copy being required for the San Francisco Law Library.

Owing to the absence of Trustees Bigler and Armstrong, the Board of Trustees of the Library did not meet. They have appointed a meeting for Thursday, at 2 o'clock p.m.

The section of Third street, between I and J streets, is being made to conform to the grade, under the supervision of Mr. John Coffee. This augurs well for the Street Commissioner.

We observed an express wagon take its way down J street, at an extraordinary rate of speed yesterday afternoon, and had the satisfaction of seeing it stopped at Third and K. No damage done.

The Trustees yesterday authorized Trustee McCleery, Superintendent of the Water Works, to make an examination of the spring in the slough, and ascertain the advisability of prospecting this affair further.

The suit of Edward O'Hale for $5,000 damages against the city of Sacramento for a fracture of the arm, sustained some time since, while riding in a carriage, at the junction of K and Tenth streets, occupied the Court all day yesterday.

The Capital Base Ball Club of this city have received a joint challenge from the St. Augustine and Eureka clubs of Benicia. Owing to the match on hand, the Capitals will not be able to accept the above challenge until late in the season.

Among the newly arrived passengers yesterday were Brigadier General Hartsuff, U.S.A., Chief-of-Staff General Sheridan. We also noticed Brigadier General P. Edward Connor, ex-Judge O. C. Pratt, John G. Hodge, and other well-known San Franciscans.

Our Catholic friends are making great preparations for the festival to come off at Woodland next week. The object, it will be observed, is a very commendable one, and we have the best reasons to believe the festival will be, as it should, a success. We will give further particulars hereafter.

Yesterday morning Special Jackson and Officer Harvey met a Chinaman on I, between Fifth and Sixth streets, with a load of chickens, some in his hands and some tied up in a bag. Jackson fired at him, when he took refuge under the sidewalk. The chickens may be obtained at Jones & Shaw's, on J street.

An annual meeting of the Grand Lodge United Order Red Men (German) were commenced at Lincoln Hall on Sunday afternoon. About forty delegates were present. The session will continue about three days, but the business will be principally confined within the Order, as there will be but little transacted of public interest.

We are advised of a bold robbery, which occurred last Sunday night. A man, supposed to have been intoxicated, was lying at the door leading to the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, on K street, when another came along, deliberately thrust his hands into the drunken man's pockets and “went though him”. The thief made good his escape.

The California Grand Council of House Carpenters, at their regular meeting, elected the following officers to serve for the ensuing six months: President, J .C. Gibson; Vice President, J. Croley; Recording Secretary, A. C. White; Financial Secretary, Thomas Farr Lucas; Treasurer, C. L. Knowles; Sergeant-At-Arms, Charles Honeywell. The Council numbers now nearly two hundred members.

Yesterday afternoon an exciting runaway occurred, and for a while things were made lively. A wagon, owned by W. B. Frazier, which was made fast near Carolan's store, took fright and left very unceremoniously. They dashed through Third to K street, and up to Fourth; then they were captured without having committed any injury other than colliding with a four-in-hand team on J street. The team was brought to a stand still on K street, at Suverkrup's clothing store.

ST. ROSE'S CHURCH PICNIC – On the 19^th of May the congregation of St. Rose's Church will have a grand picnic, the object – aside from pleasure – being to raise funds for a Sunday-school library. Following are the names of the Committee of Arrangements: John Bennett, James Maguire, J. M. Boardman, P. A. Murphy, Terrence McMorry, Owen Casey, P. Rice, R. M. Clarken, P. D. Smith, M. McManus, Wm. Lauffkotter, B. C. Nealon, T. W. Sheehan, John Ryan, J. P. Dray, and P. F. Mohun. The Sub-Committee will have their reports ready by Wednesday evening, when the final arrangements will be completed.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

The Board met yesterday for regular weekly meeting. Present: Swift, Rider and McCleery. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.

Mrs. Eisenminger asked that the sidewalk on the west side of Fourth street, between K and the alley between K and L, be allowed to remain as it is at present. Referred to the Street Commissioner.

John D. Yost applied for cancellation of certain taxes assessed to Mrs. J. M. Yost on moneys secured by mortgage, which he claims was satisfied and erroneously assessed. Laid over one week.

The Street Commissioner, to whom was referred the petition of Charles Chambers and others, to have sidewalks built on P, between Fifth and Sixth streets, reported favorably, and the report was adopted.

He also reported in favor of having sidewalks constructed on both sides of H street, from Fourteenth to Seventeenth. Adopted.

The Street Commissioner was instructed to prepare an ordinance to carry out the preceding recommendations.

He also reported in favor of allowing E. F. Boyle & Co. to erect bulletin boards on each corner of the square between I and J, Ninth and Tenth streets; said boards not to be larger than those now used in the same places. Report adopted and petition granted, with the above provision with regard to size.

Petition of Philip Herzog, asking for cancellation of taxes, because of a clerical error of the Assessor in making the assessment, was placed on file.

Ordered, that the Superintendent of the Water Works be authorized to examine and have the water in Sutter Slough analyzed, with a view to ascertain if clear and pure water can be procured there for city purposes.

A remonstrance of Martin Rancich and others against grading Fifth street from I to J, was read and referred to the Street Commissioner to ascertain if it was properly signed.

Petition of W. A. Fountain and others, brickmakers, asking to have Ordinance No. 110, to prevent the digging of earth, etc., rescinded; laid over till next meeting.

Petition of L. H. Foote and others to have a crossing constructed across R street, on Seventh; referred to the Street Commissioner.

L. Gilman (through J. R. Ray) notified the Board that he would not accept the contract for cleaning the streets. The Street Commissioner was ordered to advertise again, and to require parties to execute a bond for $2,000 to accompany their bids.

It was ordered that Committee on Repairs of the City Cemetery be authorized to lay the necessary quantity of pipe to supply the newly laid-out portion of the Cemetery.

After allowing the following bills the Board adjourned: James Carolan & Co., $83 34; Williams & Co., $32 59; Carter & Dick, $194 25; Orrin Collier, $12; Pat. Lynch, $2 50; Whittier, Fuller & Co., $6 40; John McClintock, $142 54; Eugene West, $18; Jere. Sullivan, $12; H. C. Kirk & Co., $58; Geo. Wakefield, $15; Horatio Lovell, $12; Alex. McArthur, $15; M. Dobryensky, $139; Henry Lewis, $10; H. S. Crocker, $21; James Haley & Co., $4; Russell & Winterburn, $18; James Wood, $24 50; Kreamer & Evatt, $55 50; Thos. Henry, $298; John Klees, $26 25; A. C. Hapeman, $10; J. D. Sprout, $28; John Coffee, $251; J. Y. Davis, $23.

THE COURTS.

Law Record of Yesterday.

SUPREME COURT.

Brown vs Houser-On motion of Haymond, ordered that respondent have fifteen days further time to file petition for rehearing.

Hobbs vs. Duff-On motion of Comte and filing stipulation, ordered that appellant have ten days further time to file brief.

DISTRICT COURT-Ramage, J.

Richard Geer vs. Robert Keefe-By consent set for Tuesday, May 3.

Application of Trustees of H street M. E. Church to sell real estate- Granted.

Edward O'Hale vs. City of Sacramento-After swearing of witnesses, the motion for further hearing was continued.

John Romey vs. Frank Kosta et al.- Decree filed and entered of record.

Adjourned until 9 a.m. today.

COUNTY COURT-Clark, J.

A. B. Brown vs. A. J. Graham- Application to dismiss appeal dismissed, without prejudice, for want of sufficient notice.

A. W. Butler vs. Frank Aschenauer-Motion of defendant to retax costs continued.

J. O. Sherwood vs. James H. Cummings-On motion of defendant, stay of proceedings till Monday next.

Henry Blair vs. James H. Cummings-On motion of defendant, stay of proceedings till Monday next.

B. F. Alexander vs. M. McManus et al.- Defendant having filed notice of motion to quash summons, ordered that time to answer be extended ten days.

Adjourned till 10 a.m. Monday next.

PROBATE COURT-Clark, J.

In the matter of the estate of Jacob Heppe, deceased-Order entered confirming sale of personal property.

Estate of Louis Steinmiller, deceased-Decree entered showing that due and legal notice to creditors had been given. Order entered confirming sale of personal property and hearing of final account of executor set for May 2.

Estate of Geo. Miller, deceased-Veronica Miller appointed administratrix on filing bonds in the sum of $600.

Estate of George Carmony-Hearing of citation continued till Monday next.

Guardianship of W. Anson, insane-Application for letters continued till Monday next.

Estate of Louis Steudeman, deceased-Petition of Augusta Steudeman for probate of will filed and set for hearing on Monday, May 9.

Estate of Frederick Muller, deceased-Order entered confirming sale of real estate.

POLICE COURT-Henley, J.

The calendar of to-day was disposed of as follows:

John Pencil, assault and battery-Continued till the 29^th inst.

Richard Roe, assault and battery-Nolle pros. Entered.

John Doe, violation of ordinance-Continued till the 28^th inst. for jury.

John Ryan, attempt to commit petty larceny-Found guilty.

Ah Sing, peddling without license-Discharged.

David Markham, threats against life; Wm. Campbell, vagrancy; John Hale, disturbing the peace; Wm. Coakley, disturbing the peace and threats against life, continued till to-day.

POLICE SLATE.

J. Pendola, assault and battery, arrested by Officer Cambridge; John Doe, violating city ordinance, Cambridge; James Munroe, drunk, Moore; Mrs. Jones, neglecting to construct a sidewalk, Rider; P. Dunlap, neglecting to construct a sidewalk, Harvey; Richard Roe, disturbing the peace, Cambridge; John E. Hill, drunk, Cambridge.

ART NOTICE-The work of Arriola, “Moonlight on the Sacramento,” is superb, and, but for the faulty drawing, would be perfect; the artist has lost the beauty of comparative effect in his zeal for natural delineation. The “Heads,” by Mr. Kay, is deserving a proper regard for coloring would work wonders in his productions.

UNDELIVERED MESSAGES.-There are undelivered messages at the telegraph office for J. H. Seawell, Frank Hill, W. Wilcoxson and A. J. Porter.

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BOLD ATTEMPT AT GARROTING.

Mr. K. Kinsey, who keeps the International Saloon on K street, below Fourth, was attacked by three men last night, between 12 and 1 o'clock, who came from the alley on Third, between L and M. He intended to go to San Francisco and took out of his safe $275. He missed the boat. The robbers tackled him as he passed the alley, and gave him two blows quickly. The man who struck the blows was a large man; the other two were of medium size. They struck him in the eye and on the lip, inflicting ugly wounds. Mr. Kinsey, being unarmed, got away and ran to the corner of Third and M streets. They followed him a few steps and then slunk back into the alley. Mr. Kinsey thinks he could identify the men if he were confronted with them. Chief of Police Smith has been notified.

COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE.

The following sums were paid in yesterday: By Isador Wormser, $11 03, twenty per cent of principal and interest for eleven months and twenty-three days on swamp and overflowed land location in the 16^th and 36^th sections. By Daniel Rioden, road tax receipt in District 22, sold to W. H. H. Davis, for $304, the balance of principal, less eight months' interest, on District No. 3, swamp and overflowed lands.

LOCAL DASHES.

Senator Banvard went below yesterday on business of an important nature.

The Red Jacket Tribe of the I.O.R.M. held their monthly meeting last evening.

Union Lodge of Free Masons did the honors at the funeral of their brother, Captain Soule, yesterday.

W. H. Ashton, Jr., has been chosen to act as umpire at the match game of base ball, to occur at the Park. Game will be called at 2 P. M. precisely.

Gwinn & Co., lime dealers, have erected a patent Howe platform scales on their premises on I street. The scales are constructed so as to take the weight of a railroad car and its contents to the amount of thirty tons. The cost of this piece of improvement is $1,000.

THE CHURCHES.

Religious Services Tomorrow.

METHODIST. - Rev. W. R. Gober will preach at the M. E. Church South, Seventh street, at 11 A.M. and 7 ½ P.M. Sunday School at 12 ½ P.M.

CONGREGATIONAL – Rev. I. E. Dwinell will preach in the Congregational Church to-morrow morning. The missionary concert will be observed in the evening.

EPISCOPAL – The Rev. Wm. H. Hill will officiate and preach in Grace Church, on Eighth street, to-morrow at 11 ¾ A.M. and 7 ½ P.M. Sunday School at noon. Seats free, and all are cordially invited to attend.

PRESBYTERIAN – Rev. Mr. Roberts, of Smartsville, will preach in the Presbyterian Church, corner of Sixth and L streets, tomorrow morning and evening, at the usual hours. Sunday School after the morning service.

BENEFIT of ALBERT HART.

The performance of the Amateurs at the Metropolitan last evening, for the benefit of this gentleman, was a most gratifying success – both as to the pecuniary result and to the performance. The play selected was the “Hunchback,” a play which gives good opportunities, while it severely tests an amateur company. Mr. Hart, who can hardly be classed as an amateur, sustained the title role, and sustained it well; though his make-up was not of the best, and in some places his acting was a trifle overdone. Mr. Payne, as “Clifford,” was also good, very good, we think; and W. Bird, as “Modus,” the bashful lover, would have been at least respectable, even if judged by a professional standard. The character of “Fathom” gave Maze Edwards an opportunity to exhibit a great deal of comic ability, though he should take pains to cultivate a somewhat more classical and subdued style. He has evidently copied too closely some of the mannerisms of one of our best comic actors; but he should trust rather to his own native talent for details, following the masters only in the general shaping of the part. Mrs. Julia Foote, as “Julia,” the leading lady of the play, was good, though somewhat unequal; in some places falling below, in others rising considerably above what may be considered the professional standard. Mrs. Anderson, in the character of “Helen”, was really good, and her acting in the flirting scene with “Modus” we have seldom seen excelled. The other characters - “Master Wilford” (Mr. Lansing), “Tinsel” (Mr. Berry), “Stephen” (Mr. Baker), and “Gaylove” (Mr. Hamilton) – were well sustained. Take it as a whole, the performance was far above the level of an amateur entertainment, and the company had evidently been thoroughly trained. We trust they will soon give us another opportunity for criticism.

FIRE LAST NIGHT.

The alarm of fire last night, shortly before 10 o'clock, was caused by the burning of a small frame house on the corner of Twelfth and E streets, occupied by a Mr. Brinkman. The Department deserve praise for the prompt manner in which they responded to the call; though unfortunately their efforts were fruitless, as the building and contents were entirely consumed before they arrived. The building being outside the fire limits, there was little or no chance to obtain water.

THE MONSTER CONCERTS.

The rehearsal for the monster concerts, under the direction of Professor Hugo Yanke, at the Congregational Church, was largely attended, and, judging from what we saw and heard, they cannot but be a success. Professor Yanke exhibited a letter from the Director of the Handel and Haydn Society of San Francisco. This gentleman promises from 175 to 180 singers, and says they are all under regular training for the occasion.

SUPERVISORS.

The only important business of the Board yesterday was the awarding of the contract to build the cells in the new Court-house. Bids were as follows: By Robert Anderson – single cells, $610; double, $1,015. J. McGuire – single, $515; double, $975. E. Gunn – single, $650; double, $1000. The contract was accordingly awarded to McGuire. The number of cells required is about twenty.

POLICE SLATE LAST NIGHT.

John Kinoan, a lodger, by officer Dunlevy; Ah Hoy, petty larceny (stealing five potatoes), by constable Hickey; James Morrow, drunk, by officers Martz and Hickey.

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BOARD of TRUSTEES.

Regular weekly meeting. Present – Swift and McCleery. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.

The matter of proposals for cleaning the streets was taken up. The contract was awarded Weed & Bassett at $341 per month.

An error having been made in the assessment of taxes upon $1,200, property of P. Herzog, said taxes were canceled.

On application of L. H. Foote, the Board also canceled the tax on $1,470, assessed to him.

J. E. Smith, attorney for A. D. Rightmire, presented a claim for $2,685 67 expenses incurred in purchasing lumber, etc., in 1862, used in the construction of a bulkhead at Rabel's Tannery. Laid over until next meeting.

A petition from A. Bergmann for permission to raise a sidewalk on a part of the block between K and L, Seventh and Eighth streets, and a remonstrance against granting the same from C. Weil and others, were ordered on file.

Communication of Mrs. J. M. Yost for cancellation of certain taxes was laid over until the next meeting.

Remonstrance of Samuel Burdett and others, brickmakers, and residents of the northern portion of the city, against repealing Ordinance 110 – to prevent the digging of earth within certain limits – was read. The matter was argued by J. E. Smith against the remonstrance and by L. H. Foote in favor of it. Laid over till next meeting.

Trustee Rider introduced an ordinance authorizing property owners to remove earth and sand for manufacturing brick and for building purposes, from blocks and lots south of R street, which was read and laid over under the rules.

J. C. Garland presented an ordinance granting to certain parties a franchise for a street railroad. Laid over under the rules and ordered printed.

Monthly reports of Wm. Young, Harbormaster; R. K. Wick, Superintendent of City Cemetery, and John Dooley, Poundkeeper, for the month of April, were read and placed on file.

Petition of Supervisors of the county and others, to have I street graded to the established grade from Sixth and Eighth streets, and a remonstrance against the same, signed by S. J. Nathan and others, were read. Referred to the Street Commissioner.

Street Commissioner Rider, to whom was referred the remonstrance against grading Fifth street, between I and J, reported that he believed a majority of the property owners were opposed to the grade, and the report was adopted.

No remonstrance having been filed to the notice given by the Board of its intention to have Tenth street graded from I to J, the Street Commissioner was directed to advertise for proposals to do the work.

Ordered that the Engineer of the Water Works be allowed two assistants from April 1, at $90 each per month.

President Swift introduced an ordinance to establish a Board of Health, which was laid over under the rules.

After allowing the following bills, the Board adjourned: George Gilpatrick, $1 50; J. C. Leddie, $36; John Coffee, $343 25; J. T. Browning, $222 50; Joseph Bouquier, $535 75; Thomas Henry, $424; M. and A. Wilcox, $204; R. K. Wick, $55; Farrell and Coffee, $9; C. M. Cornell, $245; J. E. Parker, $12; [salaries of city officers, policemen and Fire Department officers.] Sweeney & Bros., $22; Carter & Dick, $562 18; Huntington, Hopkins & Co., $34 18; Sacramento Gas Company, $242 40; C. H. Krebs, $2 25; N. L. Drew & Co., $35 11; Chas. Gilday, $16 75; J. W. Watt, $85; H. Gribble, $6 75; Mathew Cook, $100; W. B. Davis, $14 50; Samuel Cross, $25; A. N. Norton, $4; W. A. McWilliams, $8 50; Henry Lewis, $10; Jacob Stortz, $52; J. S. Woods, $79 46.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

Monday, May 2, 1870.

Board met pursuant to adjournment – President Meredith in the chair. Present – Groth, Beckman and Meredith.

Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.

Petition of F. W. Fassett referred back, with privilege to amend.

Petition of Lyman Ayer, and other citizens of Sherman Island, not being accompanied with the necessary affidavits, was referred back to the petitioners, with privilege to amend.

Petition of D. G. Perry and others, citizens of the same locaiity (sic), was referred back for similar reasons.

Petition of Eliza Pervin, for cancellation of taxes on the east quarter of lot 8 and west quarter of lot 7, between G and H and Tenth and Eleventh streets, was referred to the District Attorney, with power to act.

Bond of Samuel Hawk, for keeping a ferry across the Sacramento river at the town of Sutter, in the penal sum of $5,000, was read and approved.

Petition of W. A. McCann and other citizens of District No. 26, for the appointment of Road Overseer for said district, was set for hearing Thursday, May 5, 1870.

Bond of John McCabe in the penal sum of $5,000, for keeping toll-bridge across Cosumnes river, near Live Oak City, was read and approved.

Bond and contract of James McGuire, for work on Court-house and Jail (bond in the sum of $5,000), were read and approved.

Report of Road Overseer of District No. 19 was referred to Supervisor Beckman.

Report of Road Overseer of District No. 11 was read and referred to same Supervisor.

Board adjourned to meet to-day, at 1 o'clock P.M.

THE SLATE. - The arrests recorded at the Station-house, yesterday, were as follows: John Doe, by Officer Hartz, for being drunk; Charles Deaker, by Chief Smith and officer Brissell, for disturbing the peace; Ah Yun and Jock Duboise, by Chief Smith and officer Brissell, for disturbing the peace; James Cochran, by Constable Rosenberg of Yolo, for petty larceny of a dog, the property of Augustus Heilbrun; Tom Carrol, by Chief Smith, for assault and battery; Rossien Rose and Joseph Gormie, by officers Lindsay and Parks, for disturbing the peace.

KNOCKED OVERBOARD. - Captain Houck, of the schooner Clara L. West, which arrived on Sunday night from San Francisco, brought news of the drowning, on Thursday last, of Captain Knobs, of the schooner Union, plying between here and San Francisco. The crew of the Union report that on Thursday last, April 28, while the schooner was “jibing,” opposite Benicia, as they were entering Suisun Bay, Captain Knobs was knocked overboard, and before assistance could reach him was drowned. The body has not been recovered. Captain Knobs was well known here, was sole owner of the Union, and has been running on this river for ten years.

GARROTING. - At about 11 o'clock on Sunday night John Kenshler was stopped by three men on Second street, near Avery's lumber yard, at the corner of M, and after a strong tussle with the largest of the three robbed of a silver watch, some coin and even a pocket knife and a piece of tobacco. Mr. Kenshler thinks he would know two of the men if he should meet them, and from his description the police have strong suspicions as to who they are. It is altogether probable that they are the same trio who served Mr. Kensick in the same manner a few nights ago.

COMMISSONS ISSUED. - Commissions were issued from the office of the Secretary of State to the following, as Directors of the State Insane Asylum: Edward Twitchel, Sacramento, vice Newton Booth, time expired; John B. Hewson, San Jose, vice J. Spencer, time expired; W. S. Montgomery, Stockton, vice E. S. Holden, time expired; G. B. Claiborne, Stockton, vice W. M. Boggs, time expired; Edward Moore, Stockton, vice R.B. Parker, time expired.

SILOAM LODGE. - At a regular meeting of Siloam Lodge, No. 2, I.O.G.T., held on last Saturday evening, the following were elected officers for the ensuing term: W.C.T., Thomas Lewis; W.V.T., C. P. Huntoon; W.S., J. M. Haight; W.F.S., D. Gardner; W. Treasurer, George B. Katzenstein; W.M., J. P. Counts; W.I.G., H. Maguire; W.O.G., W. H. Wells: P.W. C.T., C. H. Morse.

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. - The certificate of incorporation of the O'Connell Silver Mining Company was filed in the office of the Secretary of State yesterday. Capital stock, $2,000,000, divided into shares of $100 each. Trustees – H. S. King, William Burling, John Gray, George Congdon and Cyrus W. Jones. Principal place of business, San Francisco.

CAPITAL BASE BALL CLUB. - At a regular monthly meeting of this club, held on Saturday evening last, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: President, S. A. Deuel; Vice-President, H. A. Weaver; Secretary, R. B. Patton; Treasurer, B. F. Huntley; Directors, Fred. Hatch, J. N. Larkin, Jas. Hamilton, V. Gregory, Paxson McDowell.

COMMERCIAL. - Arrived, May 2, schooner Clara West, Husk, master, from San Francisco, with merchandise; steamer San Joaquin, Roberts, master, with barge, and lumber and merchandise for Colusa. Sailed, steamer Chin Du Wan, for Colusa, with merchandise and lumber.

MESSAGES UNCALLED FOR. -- There are messages at the telegraph office for Chas. Heisen and Mrs. Churchill.

SUPREME COURT.

Monday, May 2, 1870

Cunningham vs. Ashley – On motion of Coffroth and filing stipulation, ordered that appellants have thirty days further to file brief.

Powell vs. McGuire – On motion of Coffroth, ordered that appellant have thirty days further to file brief.

Harris vs. San Francisco Sugar Refining Company – On motion of French, ordered that respondent have fifteen days further time to file brief.

Hutton vs. Supervisors Yolo County – On motion of Comte, ordered that respondents have thirty days further time to make return to writ of certiorari.

Trout vs. Gardiner – Judgment heretofore rendered in this case on the 12^th day of April, 1870, is hereby modified so as to read as follows: Judgment reversed and cause remanded, with directions to the Court below to order peremptory mandamus.

COUNTY COURT – Clark, J.

Monday, May 2.

Henry Blair vs. James H. Cummings – Motion to retax costs, taken under advisement.

B. F. Alexander vs. McMannus et al. - On motion to quash summons, order granted so far as to quash service and permit summons to be amended and again served and made returnable on May 16, 1870.

A. B. Burns vs. A. J. Graham – Motion to dismiss appeal was granted, and appeal dismissed.

A. W. Butler vs. F. Aschenaur – Motion to retax costs granted, and costs taxed at $46 95.

CRIMINAL CALENDAR.

The criminal calendar was set as follows:

People vs. Hickey, alias John Ryan – Burglary. June 14.

People vs. Angus Dewar – Criminal use of deadly weapon. June 14.

People vs. Ah Yeon – Felony. June 14.

People vs. Thomas Woods and John, alias James McClelland – Felony. June 15.

People vs. Georgianna Kenny, alias Flanigan – Grand larceny. June 15

People vs. Mary Thomas – Abduction. June 16.

People vs. Mary Thomas – Arson in the first degree. June 16.

People vs. Hing Sing and Ah Wo – Buying and receiving stolen goods. June 16.

People vs. Ellen Williams and Thomas Hunter – Arson in the second degree. June 17.

People vs. Vincent Van Volkenburg and George Adams – Arson in the second degree. June 17.

People vs. John E. Stoughtenburg and Daniel Yerxa – Arson in the second degree. June 25.

People vs. Thomas Moore and Patrick Cullen Smith – Felony. June 13. Two cases.

People vs. John M. Stanton and John McQuade – Counterfeiting. June 18.

People vs. John McQuade – Felony. June 18.

People vs. John Sansome (alias Dewese), William Burns (alias Felton), and Mickey Delany – Grand larceny. June 18

People vs. C. A. Belger – Felony. June 20.

People vs. Ah Lynn – Burglary. June 20.

People vs. Phillip Pffieffer – Assault to murder. June 20.

People vs. Ah Lap – Burglary. June 21.

People vs. Cornelius Simmons, alias Fitzsimons – Grand larceny. June 21.

People vs. John Payne – Burglary. June 21.

People vs. James H. Cummings, Solomon Hizer, John McCabe, Spencer Mizer, William Creighton, John Doe and Richard Roe. - Riot. June 22.

People vs. Ah Sing – Burglary. June 22.

People vs. James Feeney – Assault to murder. June 23.

People vs. Ah Lung, alias Andy Johnson – Burglary. June 23.

People vs. Robert Presdel, Robert May, alias Sullivan, alias Robert Matthews and John Wilson – Robbery. June 23.

People vs. Christian Meyers and Charles Brown – Felony; two cases. June 24.

People vs. Ah Sueng – Burglary. June 24.

People vs. H. A. Caulfield – Misdemeanor; appeal; two cases. June 29.

People vs. C. D. Burke – Misdemeanor; appeal. June 29.

People vs. E. H. Murphy – Misdemeanor; appeal. June 29.

People vs. James Gilman and Peter Larkin – Misdemeanor; appeal. June 25.

DISTRICT COURT – Ramage, J.

Monday, May 2, 1870.

Richard Gear vs. Robert Keefer – Continued by stipulation.

Thomas Gardner vs. James McClatchy – Dismissed, on motion of plaintiff; costs taxed to plaintiff.

Michael McKenna vs. N. L. Drew et al. By consent, leave given to withdraw answer for purpose of verification, and further service of same waived, and cause continued for term.

Eli Mayo vs. City of Sacramento et al. - Leave given to substitute copy of complaint in lieu of original within ten days, and ten days given to substitute copy of answer, and cause continued for term.

James McCoy vs. James L. English and wife – Cause submitted.

Faris & Wilcoxon vs. Robert Miller et al. Motion to quash summons denied, and ten days given to answer.

RULE OF COURT.

Ordered, that Rule II of the rules of the Sixth District Court, adopted March 5, 1870, be and the same is hereby amended by striking out all after the word “by”, in line seven of said rule, down to the word “in”, in line nine of same rule, and inserting the following: “Jury shall be entered first upon the calendar, unless otherwise especially ordered by the Court.”

Adjourned until 10 A.M. today.

PROBATE COURT – Clark, J.

Monday, May 2.

Estate of Mary Hicks, incompetent – Hearing of final account of guardian continued until May 16, 1870. Citation ordered to issue to said Mary Hicks to appear at said time and show cause, etc.

Estate of Harvey Houghton, deceased – Final account of administrator referred to Terence Masterson to examine and report thereon.

Estate of Cornelius Sullivan, deceased – P. Dunlap, appointed attorney to represent minor heirs, has appeared and consented. Final account of administrator was allowed and settled.

Estate of Henry Hare Hartley, deceased – Order of sale of real estate entered of record.

Guardianship of William Anson, an incompetent person -Application for the appointment of a guardian continued until next Monday.

Guardianship of the persons and estates of Fitzpatrick minors – Order of sale of all the personal property entered of record.

Estate of Ellen O'Connor, deceased – Final account of administrator approved and confirmed. Terence Masterson allowed $10 for services as referee.

Estate of Ephraim Holmes, deceased – Report of referee filed, and decree entered confirming final account of administrator. Referee allowed $20 for services.

Estate of George Miller, deceased – Inventory and appraisement having been returned, and the estate, consisting of personal property appraised at $420, it was ordered that the same be set off, assigned and allowed to the widow for her use and maintenance and support, and for that of her minor children.

Estate of John Arnold, deceased – Petition for sale of personal property filed and set for hearing on Monday, May 9, 1870. Notice by posting ordered. Also, petition for sale of real estate filed and set for hearing Monday, June 6, 1870. Notice to be published in SACRAMENTO REPORTER.

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LETTERS REMAINING UNCLAIMED in the Postoffice at Sacramento, State of California, on

THURSDAY, May 5, 1870.

To obtain these letters the applicant must call for “Advertised Letters,” give the date of the list, and pay one cent for advertising.

LADIES LIST.

Adams, Miss Mary 2 Anderson, Mrs. Barnes, Miss M. E Bell, Mrs. Geo Boland, Margaret Booth, Mrs. Ruth Bottom, Miss Lindin Boyle, Miss Mary Bray, Mrs. P. M. Brierley, Mrs. M. A. Brown, Charlotte Brown, Mrs. Mary R. Buckingham, Mrs. Jane Burgess, Isabel F. Burnes, Mrs. Eliza Campbell, Mrs. Jane Campbell, Mrs. Polly Chamberlin, Mrs. E. A. Chipman, Miss Bell Clark, Miss Hattie N. Clark, Mrs. Dr. D. Clark, Mrs. Henry N. Clements, Miss Della Cline, Miss Agnes Clinton, Mrs. Mary Colt & Colty, Mrs. Conelsu, Mrs. Mattie Copelance, Mrs. E. Cupid, Mrs. M. M. Davis, Miss Nellie Davis, Mrs. Ann Dinley, Mrs. N. Diving, Miss Delia Dodsworth, Mrs. M. Donslow, Miss Ella Downs, Miss Lizzie Driver, Mrs. Mary E. Dunn, Mrs. Lucy Earven, Miss Mary Eguir, Miss Mary Fitzsimons, Miss R. Ford, Mrs. William Fritch, Miss Maggie Frutes, Mrs. Mary Fulton, Mrs. Tressa Funston, Miss N. E. Galigan, Mrs. Nellie Gardner, Mrs. L. M. Graham, Martha M. Gusbar, Mrs. Stephen Haas, Mrs. Catherine Hall, Mrs. Jennie R. Hannon, Christine Harper, Miss Maria Heiberr, Mrs. Henry, Mrs. C. A. Hepburn, Mrs. E. B. Hoag, J. V. Hotchkiss, Miss Alice Jackson, Mrs. D. W. Kincade, Mrs. Irene Kirk, Miss Mattie Kranner, Miss Bertha Ladd, Mrs. Mary R. Ladd, Mrs. Nellie R 3 Leary, Miss Bell Lehman, Miss Anna Lewis, Miss Alice Long, Mrs. Mary E. Lyon, Miss Hattie A.

Mahony, Mary Malleis, Miss Treses Marksuf, Miss Clara Marshall, Miss Mary P. Martin, Mrs. Clarasin Massey, Mrs. Nelley McCarty, Mrs. M. McGee, Mrs. Jennie McGlinchy, Miss B. McGrauph, Miss E. McKee, Mrs. Mary Ann McKeever, Mrs. Ellen McTea, Mrs. Frank McWilliams, Mrs. A. Mellor, Louisa C. Mellor, Mrs. A. D. Mellor, Mrs. G. Mellor, Mrs. J. R. Mellor, Mrs. L. Mellor, Mrs. Susan Meyers, Mrs. Mary Monahan, Mrs. Sarah Moore, Miss Sarah Morgan, Jennette H. Muller, Miss Amelia 2 Mulligan, Miss Cath Murch, Miss Pauline Oates, Mrs. Marinda O'Brien, Mrs. Wm. O'Hair, Mrs. O'Hair, Mrs. Maggie Parker, Miss Ada Paterson, Mrs. W. P. Patterson, Mrs. A. D. Prichard, Mrs. Harriet Richmond, Miss Paul'e Ritchie, Mme Gert’de Ryan, Miss Ann Said, Miss Mary A. Shean, Mrs. Mellie Short, Mrs. Anna Simpson, Mrs. John Smith, Miss Julia Steudeman, Mrs. L. Stevens, Miss Mary Striff, Mme Michael Taylor, Mrs. C. R. Taylor, Mrs. E. Theiss, Mrs. Charles Turke, Mrs. Eliza Turney, Mrs. O. P. 2 Tuttey, Mrs. Geo Vaughn, Mrs. Sarah M. Walker, Miss Sallie Walsh, Mrs. Kate Wilkinson, Mrs. Susan Williams, Mrs. B. S. E. Woods, Mrs. Daniel Woods, Mrs. Emily Young, Mrs. Carrie F. Young, Mrs. Mary S.

GENTLEMEN'S LIST.

Ackerman, Cyrus J. Aiken, Fred W. Alexander, Nathan Andes, Louis Apterhite, Ben Arion, George T. Arp, Claus Bachtiger, John Bakkestuen, Ole H. Barnes, Frank Barnes, S. L. Barnes, S. L. Barney, H. N. Batcher, F. H. Beach, C. C. Bennett, H. Bernstein, Herman Bond, Charles C. Bower, Lewis Brasler, George Brennan, Pat J. Brown, Master Frank Brown, Master Frank Brown, Wm. Brown, Wm. C. Buttivant, Thos. Canavan, Jas Cannon, George Carpenter, Wm. H. 4 Carroll, Jos. Clark, H. Lee Clark, Jas. Clark, Mr. plasterer Clippenger, John Conner, Timothy Cook, Louis H. Corbett, Lorenzo D. Corcoran, F. E. Corey, J. C. Courts, Wm. P Crabb, J N 2 Crogan, Mr. Crow, Thos. Crowley, Jeremiah Cummings, A. Dalton, Peter Davis, Harry Davis, J. Davis, John 2 Davis, R. C. De Witt, Wm. Deary, Thos L. Deavis, S. J. Diamond, John Dixon, Richard Dodge, Ansel H. Dodge, Elbridge G. Dorighty, M. C. Dougherty, M. Driechler, Her Driscol, Jeremiah Ehmann, Christian Eichelroth, F. A. Fagan, Frank Fanshaw, Ed A. Farwell, John Ferris, D. F. Fields, C. Fitzgerald, Michael Foster, Charles Foster, E. W. Frasher, John S. Frosstberg, P. R. Garrett, Samuel Gill & Hanson Gill, Charles Goodfellow, Charles Graham, Jas. Graham, John A. 2 Gray, Wm. W. Greenwood, Thos. J. Hackney, Eugene 2 Hail, Freiderick Hansson, John Hardy, D. Hartwell, C. E. Haughton, Miles H. Henderson, Wm. Henderson, Wm. H. Hess, Elias Hoenlein, Emil Hoffman, Fred Hollan, Abram Hooper, Jos. 2 Howell, Jos. Hubner, Chas. Hunt, A. W. 2 Hyslop, J. B. Jacobus, Jos. Johnson, Judge Jones, J. L. Joseph, Mons (French Giant) Kane, Thos F. Kaser, Andreas Kellogg, Jos. Kerby, J. C. King, Philip H. Kissling, Emil Kohman, Jas. Krieger, Jacob

Laughlin, John Lauson, L. fisherman Lay, S. E. Luce, David T. Lyng, John Maguire, Henry C. Maguire, Michael Maley, Luke Mann, W. P. Marks, Barnett Marshall, W. B. Marston, B. O. Martin, A. Martin, Dr. Marx, B Maurais, Francois May, C. M. McAllister, W. F. McTaggert, John McVicker, Samuel McWilliams, K. J. F. Meldrum, Wm. Miles, S. T. 2 Morgan, James Mosely, M. C. Mott, Alfred Moulton, W. P. L. Mouton, August Musser, Peter Naai, J. I. Nannon, J. Newbourgh, L. Newkirk, S. A. Nickey, Henry Nitschke, Wildelm O'Brien, Wm. O'Brine, Michael T. O'Connor, John M. Ouimettee, Simon F. X. Overland, Sim Page, James J. Pariso, Peter Paul, J. Pelcher, Stephen Penney, James Perry, John Peters, Geo. Pippin, Frank Pitcres, H. H. Planich, John Pongelly, Robert W. Priseman, Robt. Pritchard, Francis Pulaski, A. Quager, Wm. Radwick, M. B. & Bro. Remington, Jos. L. Rener, Gerold Rice, G. E. Rich, Lewis Ricks, E Ries, Samuel Robinson, Wm. Roosa, H. M. Rosmyher, Hans W. Russell, Francis II Russell, Matthew Saperi, S. Saunders, H. C. Schafer, Chas. B. Scharf, August Schendell, J. A. Seaver, L. H. Semonet, Geo. Seybold, Andreas Sharp, Henry Sipply, Wm. Smith, John (horse peddler) Smith, Peter B. Smith, Ralph Spence, Wm S. Stakel, Carls A. Stepf, Michael Stevens, J. B. 3 Stewart, Jas. Stowe, Geo. Stuart, Jas. Stubbs, Henry Stull, H. Sullivan, J. J. Thompson, Andrew L Toothaker, L. S. Turney, D. G. Venie, John Von Breymann, W. A. G. Whipple, Jas. White, John White, S. Wiese, J. Wilson, Jonathan Wilson, R. W. Winters, Geo. D. Wood, Lucius A. Woodman, David Wortser, J. B. Wortzer, John B. Young, Geo. W. Young, S. Young, Thos.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Atlantic Hotel A. C.

GEORGE ROWLAND, Postmaster.

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May 7, 1870

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THE COURTS.

Supreme Court.

Friday, May 6

People vs. Doss – Judgment reversed, and cause remanded with directions to overrule the demurrer.

People vs. Doss – Same order.

People vs. Doss – Same order.

Moore vs. Mayher – On motion of Mr. French and filing stipulation, ordered that appellants have thirty days further time to file briefs.

Kline vs. Central Pacific Railroad Company – On motion of Edgerton and filing stipulation, ordered that appellants have ten days further time to file briefs.

DISTRICT COURT. – Rampage, J.

Friday, May 6.

Henry M. Naglee vs. Wm. Ainsworth et al. - On motion of counsel for plaintiff, stay of proceedings ordered until further order of Court, with leave to said plaintiff to move on Friday next to open the judgment entered herein on yesterday in favor of defendants Ainsworth and Wingate.

W. S. Mesick vs. Cross & Gardner – Submitted.

Philip Callahan vs. Thomas Fitzgerald – On motion and consent of parties, continued.

John H. Brewer vs. Sacramento Valley Railroad Company – Motion of defendants to strike out portion of complaint submitted on briefs to be filed.

Charles E. Mack vs. Murray Morrison, executor – Demurrer to complaint overruled, and judgment in favor of plaintiff for $600, and stay of proceedings for fifty days.

Richard Jones vs. Peter O'Rourke et al. - Motion to quash summons, etc., continued.

Central Pacific Railroad Company vs. Long Sing Company – Same order.

A. W. Harlan vs. H. W. Johnson et al. - Demurrer to complaint continued.

People vs. E. P. Figg – Same order.

L. H. Foote vs. R. Williamson et. al. – Motion for leave to file supplemental answer continued.

People vs. Eli Mayo and Maria Moulton, Doe G 6,751 – Motion for writ of assistance dismissed.

Milliken Brothers & Co. vs. A. B. Driesbach – Motion for new trial continued.

William Wright vs. Thomas Maguire – Demurrer to complaint sustained, and time given to amend complaint in ten days.

G. W. Leet vs. D. D. Satterfield – Motion to retax cost sustained by striking out $15 for copying papers.

People vs. E. P. Figg – Demurrer to complaint continued.

Frank Perkins vs. John McComber – Demurrer to complaint overruled, and ten days given to answer.

J. C. Garland vs. John Rider – Hearing of rule to show cause why injunction should not be granted removed. Witnesses examined, and continued until today for argument.

Curtis and Curtis, by guardian, vs. D. D. Satterfield – Undertaking on injunction filed, in lien of original, which was lost.

Court adjourned until to-day, at 9 o'clock A.M.

PROBATE COURT—Clark, J.

Friday, May 6.

Estate of John A. Shaw, deceased – Final account of Francis Shaw, administrator, filed and set for hearing Monday, May 16, 1870; notice to be given by posting.

Estate of Anthony Cramer, deceased. - Final Account of W. P. Coleman, administrator, filed and set for hearing Monday, May 16, 1870; notice to be given by posting.

POLICE COURT – Henley, J.

Friday, May 6.

Ah Chun, vagrancy – Guilty.

John Donnovan, assault and battery – Guilty and fined $10.

Thomas Gilmore, James Kilgour, M. Guttman, Martin Twichell, Jeremiah Coffee and John H. Coffee, erecting a wooden shed with the fire limits – Continued till May 14.

John Stofford, assault and battery – Pleaded guilty.

Alfred Nethercott, petty larceny – Continued till tomorrow.

Richard Burk, petty larceny – Not guilty.

Mrs. Delany, drunk. - Pleaded guilty.

THE CHURCHES.

Religious Services To-morrow.

METHODIST- M. E. Church, south Seventh street. Hours of divine worship, 11 A.M. and 7 ½ P.M. Sabbath School, 12 ½ P.M. Rev. W. R. Gober, Pastor.

CONGREGATIONAL- Rev. I. E. Dwinell will preach in the Congregational Church, to-morrow morning. The Sabbath School Concert will be held in the evening, beginning at 7 ½ o'clock.

EPISCOPAL- Rev. Dr. Tuttle, Bishop for Utah and Montana, will preach in Grace Church, on Eighth-street, to-morrow, at 10 ¾ A.M. and 7 ¾ P.M. In the evening will be the Litany service with choral responses, after which Bishop Tuttle will give an account of his important and successful work in Salt Lake City. It is the only Christian mission in that home of the Mormon prophet. Go and hear the Bishop, and especially in the evening. Let the Church be crowded.

DEPARTMENT of STATE.

Incorporations- Certificates of incorporation were filed in the Secretary of State's office, yesterday, as follows:

Valley Savings and Commercial Bank. Capital stock, $300,000, in shares of $100 each. Directors-- John B. Frisbie, H. Hackett, Charles H. Baldwin, L. C. Fowler, D. C. Haskins, J. M. Tobin and Edward McGettigan. Principal place of business, Vallejo.

San Domingo Mining Company, mine located in White Pine District. Capital stock, $1.000,000, in shares of $50 each. Trustees-- J. Bowers, L. W. Greenwell and John A. McQuade. Principal place of business, San Francisco.

Sidney Brooks Tunnel and Lode Company, works located in White Pine District, Nevada. Capital stock, $500,000, in shares of $50 each. Trustees-- A. W. Von Schmidt, L. R. Meyer, J. M. Robertson, James Bowman and D. B. Northrup.

New Mexico Mining Company, mines located in the Territory of New Mexico. Capital stock, $30,000,000, in shares of $100 each. Trustees--Alpheus Bull, G. D. Roberts, G. W. Beaver, J. D. Fry and Solomon Heydenfeldt. Principal place of business, San Francisco.

A LITTLE TOO BOLD.

During the forenoon of yesterday, a chap who gave his name, when arrested, as William Mulligan, -- made bold probably by the successful exploits of other pilferers lately – entered the store of Adams, McNeil & Co., on the corner of L and Front streets, and quietly placed a twenty-five pound box of tobacco under his arm and walked out. Mr. Upson, who was on the sidewalk, noticed the man coming out, and seeing none of the clerks were present, asked him if that was all right, upon which he threw down the box and fled. Mr. Upson pursued, but lost sight of him in the alley between K. and L. Mr. Upson kept close watch, however, and finally, assisted by Mr. Rosenberg, who had witnessed the pursuit, caught him as he emerged from the alley and turned towards Ebner's hotel. He was recognized by Hamer & Keber, who keep a store opposite to where the arrest was made, as a man who had offered a fine black coat for sale at their own price on the day previous. He is probably no novice in his line of business, and will give an account of himself in the Police Court today.

MORE GARROTING.

At about 9 o'clock, last night, a man was brought to the station house upon suspicion of his being one of three who had robbed a man on L street, between Second and Third. The man robbed was the man Francis A. Baker, mentioned a day or two since as having been fortunate enough to fall into the hands of the police while drunk, instead of the garroters, with $132 in his pockets. He was less fortunate last night under similar circumstances. The statement of the party arresting the supposed robber was that, while passing up L street, he noticed some men apparently scuffling and heard money rattle, and, seeing them leave suddenly, headed this man off and caught him, and is quite sure he is one of the men he saw. Baker came along to the station-house, but was too drunk to tell his story further than that he was penniless, and that his pantaloons, which showed themselves, were nearly torn off by the robbers in relieving him of it.

ARRESTS.

William Mulligan, by citizens Rosenberg and Upson, for felony, in stealing a box of tobacco; and Mrs. Doe and Clarence Doe, by special officer Isaacs, for disturbing the peace.

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Sacramento Reporter

May 9, 1970

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SUMMONS.

In the DISTRICT COURT of THE Sixth Judicial District of the State of California, in and for the County of Sacramento.

Samuel Cross, plaintiff, vs. Daniel Sloat and Amanda A. Sloat his wife, Sarah M. Moore, Robert J. Graham, executors of the estate of George R. Moore, deceased. Action brought in the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District of the State of California, and the complaint filed in the city and county of Sacramento, in the office of the Clerk of said District Court.

The people of the State of California send greeting to DANIEL SLOAT and AMANDA A. SLOAT, his wife, SARAH M. MOORE and ROBERT J. GRAHAM, executors of the estate of George R. Moore, deceased. You are hereby required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff, in the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District of the State of California, in and for the county of Sacramento, and to answer the complaint filed therein ( a copy of which accompanies this summons) within ten days (exclusive of the day of service) after the service on you of this summons, if served within this county; if served out of this county, but within this Judicial District, within twenty days; or if served out of said district, then within forty days, or judgment by default will be taken against you.

The said action is brought to obtain a decree of this Court for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage described in the complaint, and executed by the said Daniel Sloat on the 8^th day of January A.D. 1869, to secure the payment of a promissory note of said date, payable one year after date, for the sum of $275, with interest at the rate of one and a half per cent per month – principal and interest payable in gold coin – made, executed and delivered by said defendant, Daniel Sloat, to said plaintiff; also alleging in said complaint that the other defendants herein claim some lien, right, title, interest or estate in said mortgage premises, which are subsequent to this plaintiff's lien; that the premises conveyed thereby may be sold, and the proceeds applied to the payment of said principal of said promissory note, interest, costs, etc., in gold coin; and in case such proceeds are not sufficient to pay the same, then to obtain an execution against said defendant, Daniel Sloat, for the balance remaining due; and also that the said defendants, and all persons claiming by, through or under them, may be barred and foreclosed of all right, title, claim, lien, equity of redemption and interest in and to said mortgaged premises, and for other and further relief.

And if you fail to appear and answer the said complaint, as above required, the plaintiff will take default against you, and apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint.

Given under my hand and the seal of the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District, this 6^th day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy.

W .B. C. BROWN, Clerk.

By Ham. C. Harrison, Deputy Clerk.

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

Friday, May 6.

Board met pursuant to adjournment. All the members present.

The Office of Overseer of District No. 32 was declared vacant, and the petition of John McFarland and other residents of said district for the appointment of S. E. Newcomb to the position was granted. Bond fixed at $1,000.

The office of Overseer of Road District No. 17 was declared vacant, and the petition of residents of the district, asking that it be divided into two districts, was canvassed and denied. Simeon State was appointed Overseer, and his bond fixed at $1,000.

The office of Overseer of Road District No. 26, was declared vacant, and W. A. McCann appointed to the position. Bond $1,000.

J. C. Givens, Overseer of Road District No. 3, filed his report, which was referred to Supervisor Bailey, and also his resignation as such officer. John Aiston was chosen to fill the vacancy, and his bond fixed at $500.

On motion of Supervisor Bailey, the District Attorney was directed to proceed against all owners of toll bridges and ferries who have not taken out licenses according to law.

A suggestion of W. A. McWilliams, County Auditor, to the effect that the building lately used as an auxiliary County Hospital was not now needed, was referred to the Committee on Hospitals, with power to act finally.

A report of Hugh Davis, Overseer of Road District No. 29, was received and placed on file.

A recommendation of Augustus Trafton, that the minutes of the Board of Supervisors, of April 11, be amended, in speaking of a new school district, so that it shall read “consisting of Sherman, Garnett, Burnett, Hammond and Webber Islands,” was adopted.

A recommendation by the County Superintendent that Sutter Island be annexed to Onisbo district, for school purposes, was also adopted.

A bill of John Dougherty, for surveying, etc., was referred to the Finance Committee.

Board adjourned.

THE COURTS.

District Court – Ramage, J.

Saturday, May 7.

John C. Garland vs. John Rider – Argued and submitted.

Samuel Brannan, Jr., vs. Robert Miller – John H. Carroll substituted for Brannan as plaintiff; evidence taken and cause submitted.

COUNTY COURT – Clark, J

Meets today at 10 o'clock, A.M.

POLICE COURT – Henley, J.

Saturday, May 7.

Alfred Nethercott, petty larceny--Continued till the 9^th.

William Mulligan, felony--Held to answer.

Clement St. Onge and Mrs. Doe, disturbing the peace--Pleaded guilty and fined $10.

J. H. Snider, drunk--Pleaded guilty.

John Stafford, assault and battery--Fined $10.

Mrs. Delaney, drunk--Discharged.

Ah Chew, vagrancy--Sentenced to sixty days.

Joe Seegar, assault and battery--Pleaded guilty and fined $10.

THE COLORED ZOUAVES.

The military company of colored men, under the name of Sacramento Zouaves, has chosen the following officers for the current term: L. Pearson, Captain; Wm. Galt, First Lieutenant; George Ford, Second Lieutenant; S. Emery, First Sergeant; R. J. Fletcher, Second Sergeant; J. Maddox, Third Sergeant; Isaiah Dunlap, Fourth Sergeant; S. B. Hyers, Fifth Sergeant; T. Campbell, First Corporal; O. Postals, Second Corporal; N. Christopher, Third Corporal; C. Christian, Fourth Corporal. It is perhaps unnecessary to state that this company has not yet been mustered in as of the National Guard.

THE TIME SET.

Prof. Yanke authorizes the announcement that the mammoth concerts for the benefit of the Congregational Church will take place at Agricultural Hall, on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, May 17 and 18.

POSTAL MATTERS.

Postal Agent Alfred Barstow passed through this city yesterday for the East, to look after affairs connected with his Department. He intends to have Pacific mail service performed strictly up to the rule, while under his charge.

THE BEZAR SIMMONS CASE.

A meeting of persons interested as adverse claimants in the Bezar Simmons estate, will be held at Sweetzer & Alsip's office, this evening, at 8 o'clock.

SCHOOL REPORT.

The County Superintendent, Dr. Grafton, furnishes us the following report for the school of Stone House School District, Afred Spooner, teacher. Roll of Honor, first grade--Miss Alice Briggs, Miss Ella Tolle, Miss Marian Van Trees, Mr. Ezra Tolle; second grade--Mr. Benjamin Perry, Mr. James Conner, Miss Delia Miser; third grade--Miss Emma Anderson, Miss Laura Miser, Mr. Arthur Conner, Mr. Albert Briggs, Mr. Owen Tolle. The above school has averaged 80 per cent. (100 being perfect) in deportment and recitation during a term of four months.

ARRESTS.

The slate has the following names since our last report; Fred Franklin, by officers Shellars and Brissell, for robbery; Mrs. Anderson, by officers Karcher and Dunleavy; Ah Houn and Ah Wing, by officers Harvey and Rider, for violating City Ordinance, No. 23; William Perry, by special officer Hickey, for assault and battery; G. Salinis, by officer Hickey, for disturbance of the peace; Thomas Jones and John Stiles, by constable Plank of Colfax, for grand larceny; Mrs. Smith, by officer Karcher, for disturbing the peace.

MESSAGES UNCALLED FOR.

There are messages at the telegraph office for J. H. Crover and Frank Clark.

MORTUARY REPORT.

The Dead of Last Week.

For the week ending May 7, 1870, made by R. K. Wick, Superintendent of City Cemetery.

Office at Aitken & Co.'s, 177 K Street, where all the records may be examined:

May 1-Rufus D. Folsom, aged 31 years; Maine.

May 2-Augustus T. Myers, aged 11 days; California.

May 2-Louis Steudeman, aged 1 year and 24 days; California.

May 2-Augustus T. Myers, aged 11 days; California.

May 3-Olive Shattuck, aged 54 years; Massachusetts.

May 5-Harris Hyman, aged 6 years, 3 months and 9 days; California.

May 5-Sarah Dolerd, aged 5 years and 6 months; California.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Delinquent Notice. - Office of the Vallejo Central Homestead Association, Sacramento, May 5, 1870.

There remain delinquent upon the following stock, on account of irregular monthly installments, the several amounts set opposite the names of the respective delinquent shareholders, as follows:

Names Emma Ann Lee Aaron Weil John J. Halpin Richard Porier L. C. Carpenter F. M. Dickerhoff Peter Mansur D. C. Methven C. C. Harrington W. K. Hudson H. W. Haskell, admin. of › James F. Whittaker › J. L. Bulens Hugh McGinn M. J. Strong M. A. Strong Moses J. Lord Ada A. Soltz Caspar Cohn E. S. Mudgett E. S. Mudgett W. H. Keeler W. H. Keeler Wm. Hawthorne Wm. Hawthorne

No. Cert. 27 52 96 99 102 117 124 162 220 232 235 241 247 270 273 277 309 329 345 346 347 348 371 372

No Shs. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Am't. $140 140 90 130 130 80 60 130 140 130 120 130 140 70 70 140 130 120 110 110 100 100 140 140

If the delinquency as above set forth is not canceled within the time allowed by law (40 days), the stock will be declared forfeited, and sold according to law. By order of the Board of Trustees.

Wm. H. MILLS, Secretary.

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Sacramento Reporter

May 11, 1970

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SINGULAR FREAK of an INSANE MAN.

About 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, a young man who has been noticed about town for two or three weeks, and sometimes acting rather strangely, took it into his head to transfer the United States flag which has been displayed lately at the recruiting office, on Fourth street, to the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association, on K, between Fourth and Fifth streets. He did the thing boldly, and while many were looking at him, but in the absence of Colonel Gray, the recruiting agent; and upon getting to the Christian Association rooms, acted as if he was chief of the establishment. The flag was soon missed, however, and the man, who gave his name as Frank Edmunds, arrested for the theft. Upon being taken to the station-house, his actions satisfied the officers that he was not of sane mind, and physicians were called to make an examination. In this he exhibited a most singular mixture of reason and nonsense, and after a long and critical catechising [sic] he was pronounced insane. He claims to have lived from 1847 to the outbreak of the war in New Orleans; to have then gone into the Southern army, and at times to have directed the movements of the greatest of its Generals; that when his advice was taken, Southern arms were successful, and when not taken the reverse. He has with him a note book in which various records are made, which clearly show the incoherence of his conversation and strangeness of his action to have been of some years' duration. He had made entry of an instance where he had been made to take whisky [sic] and gun cotton, which he said was just like drinking fire, for the purpose of making him fight, and when asked what gun cotton was, said it was a kind of fire, but was like cotton, and was used by picture takers to make collodion [sic]. This last statement is correct enough, as such is indeed the principal use for that explosive now; but in regard to drinking it, he has confounded the old story of giving gunpowder for the purpose of making men reckless in battle; and much of his talk was of this character. He is apparently an educated man, and of good appearance and address, and about twenty-eight years of age. His justification for taking the flag was that the spirits had prompted him and that the Association room was the proper place for it. Altogether it is a very strange case. He will probably be released or sent to Stockton.

A MISCEGENATIONOUS ROW.

The region of L street, between Second and Third, rendered classic by the presence of the major portion of the femmes du pave of African decent, and their lighter colored but meaner male adorers, was, yesterday, the scene of rather a noisy row, in which two of these dusky dames, named Elizabeth Johnson and Nellie Williams, were the principals, and William Williams, a specimen of the male bipeds aboved alluded to, an auxiliary. The two women were having a pretty strong bout at rough and tumble, when, as the war waged rather favorably for Elizabeth, Williams, as the self-avowed husband or protector of Nellie, came into the melee and soon succeeded in kicking the antagonist of his darling until she was rendered “hors de combat.” The marks of his feet were visible in the spaces where two of Elizabeth's front teeth were before the fight began. Just at this juncture, and before either party had been to the wash bowl, officers Babbitt and Rider appeared and took the delectable trio to the lock-up.

ARRESTS.

The arrests for yesterday foot up as follows: Manuel Garcia, by citizens Sumner, Miller and Camp, for feloniously entering the house of Mr. Sumner. Elizabeth Johnson, Wm. Williams and Nellie Williams, by officers Babbitt and Rider, for disturbing the peace and fighting. Michael Cochrane, by officer Rider, for assault and battery. Frank Edmunds, on suspicion of insanity, by officers McCracken and West. Richard Reynolds, by officers Dale and Rider, for murder. John Doe, by officers Lindsay and Swift, and Eliza (colored), by officer Babbitt, for disturbing the peace. Samuel Breeze, by officers Brissell and West. Ah Ben, by officer Taylor, for assault to murder. Ah Hoe, by officers Rider and Harvey, for vagrancy. John Donovan, by officers Martz and Moore, for being drunk.

DIVORCE.

Susanna E. Pritchard commenced suit yesterday in the District Court for a divorce from her husband, Herbert Pritchard, on the ground of extreme cruelty and habitual intemperance. The complaint sets forth that the parties were married in Amador county, on the 26^th of October, 1864, and lived together till about the 21^st of April, 1868, since which time they have continued to live separately. Among the items of cruelty alleged was the presentation of a loaded gun at her breast, the throwing of hot grease in her face, etc. If these little ebullitions of temper are proven it is probable that Herbert will soon find himself a single man again.

THE ONLY RUNAWAY.

The only runaway which we can chronicle for yesterday is that of a pair of horses attached to an express wagon belonging to J. McCabe. The horses started from the vicinity of the Yolo bridge about 1 ½ o'clock, and after coursing through First and Front streets collided with the job wagon of James Carolan at the corner of J street, where they were secured. The pole of the McCabe wagon was broken short off, and made a narrow miss of running into the side of Carolan's horse. One of the hind wheels of the Carolan wagon were severely mutilated, so that two jobs for the wagon makers were furnished by this escapade.

ROBBER CAPTURED.

A Mexican, or Spaniard, named Manuel Garcia, was caught in the house of M. Sumner, on K street, between Fourth and Fifth, between 7 and 8 o'clock yesterday morning, and in his possession were found a gold watch and chain, which he had appropriated in his search for availables. Had this satisfied him he might have got off, but he continued his scrutiny of places where valuables were likely to be secreted, until discovered by the proprietor of the premises, who, with Mr. James A. Miller and S .A. Camp, marched him to the station-house.

NEW STAGE COMPANY.

There was filed today the certificate of incorporation of the People's Accomodation [sic] and Express Stage Line, organized to run a line of stages from Columbia, Tuolumne county, to Stockton. Capital stock, $10,000, divided into 400 shares of $25 each. Trustees – Robert Boyd, M. E. Hughes, H. B. McNeil, Thos. M. Byrnes, A. B. Preston, G. Hanna, S. Dingley, M. Magner, James G. Hughes and James N. Berger.

COMMERCIAL.

May 10 – Arrived, schooner N. L. Drew, Miner, master, schooner Frances Ellerhorst, Nisson, and schooner Pinol, Larenson, from San Francisco, with lumber for N. L. Drew; schooner St. Thomas, Johnson, from San Francisco, lumber to N. L. Drew, and hay from Rio Vista to order; schooner Elko, Nelson, from Pittsburg Landing, coal for Central Pacific Railroad Company; schooner Liberty, White, from San Francisco, lumber to Friend & Terry; schooner J. W. Crawford, from San Francisco, shingles to J.W. Avery; schooner Annie R. Forbes, San Francisco, merchandise. Sailed – Schooner Chin Du Wan, for upper Sacramento, with merchandise; schooner Helen Merriam, for San Francisco, with granite, lumber and old iron.

CAUGHT BY SMOKING OPIUM.

The noted Chinese burglar, Ah Quong, caught on Sunday night, and who had eluded pursuit for some time, was captured while indulging in the vice of smoking opium. He was well fixed for his business, having what might be termed a pretty full burglar's kit of tools. His pass, or skeleton keys, ranged through all sizes of door locks, and his capture will probably reduce the number of burglarious operations, for a short time at least. Officers Rider and Harvey effected his arrest, and had he not added smoking opium to his other vices, he would probably have eluded them a while longer.

NEW GERMAN SONGS.

Professor Charles Winter has received from Conrad Weil and Philip Scheld, well known Sacramentans, now visiting in Europe, several books of the new popular songs of Germany, to be presented to the “Turner Harmonie” of this city. The hope was expressed, in the accompanying note, that many of these songs would be learned by the time the donors returned to Sacramento – a hope which we are assured will be fully realized.

PRIZES OF THE ART UNION.

The closing and distribution of the prizes of the Art Union is to take place on Thursday evening. Several fine paintings by D. H. Woods, the projector of the exhibition, including the large hydraulic mining scene on the American river, will be drawn, besides which a fine large photograph of the Yosemite Valley and falls will be given to each person holding a ticket. Let the gallery be liberally patronized for the two remaining days.

ADMITTED TO BAIL.

Richard Reynolds, the engineer of the train which ran over and killed two Chinamen on Monday, was arrested on the arrival of the noon train yesterday, by Officers Dole and Rider, on the charge of murder. In the evening he was taken before Justice Bingay, and admitted to bail in the sum of $5,000, with Richard Dale, F. A. Burk, John Suverkrup, Joseph Harris and H. S. Crocker as sureties.

CHICKEN THIEF.

About half-past 3 o'clock yesterday morning P. J. Hickman, corner of D and Eighteenth streets, saw a Chinaman attempting a raid on his chicken roost. A request to stop and consult about the matter being unheeded, Hickman sent a charge of shot after the thief, but the latter had made too good use of his legs to have the shot – which were fine – take effect. It is a pity he was not well peppered.

NEW LOAN SOCIETY.

The certificate of incorporation of the “Improved Order of Red Men's Savings and Loan Company” was today filed in the Secretary of State's office. Place of business, San Francisco Directors – W. T. Reilly, Adam Smith, C. E. Hopps, J. M. LePais, J. H. Williams, J. D. Littlefield, R. P. Clement, C. H. Stanyan and C. D. Cushman.

THE WOULD-BE MURDERER CAPTURED.

Ah Ben, who shot the Chinawoman Ah Poy, night before last, was caught yesterday afternoon, at a house on I street, by Deputy Constable Faylor, upon information given by a Chinaman, and taken to the station-house, to await the result of the wound-inflicted.

HOUSE REMOVED.

A large frame building, formerly located on the west side of Eleventh street, near K, was yesterday removed to the east side, near J. The building and the lot on which it now stands are owned by Enoch Jacobs.

UNDELIVERED MESSAGES.

There are messages at the telegraph office for Marks Harris, B. Schwartz and S. Lough.

THE COURTS.

Supreme Court. Tuesday, May 10.

Agard vs. Valencia – On motion of McAllister, ordered that appellants have twenty days further time to file brief.

Hinkley vs. Fowler – On motion of Haymond, and filing stipulation, ordered that appellants have thirty days further time to file brief, and respondents have thirty days to answer.

King vs. Blood – On motion of Comte, and filing stipulation, ordered that respondents have fifteen days further time to file brief.

POLICE COURT – Ellis, J., Tuesday, May 10.

Frederick Franklin, robbery – Continued till to-morrow.

Thomas Jones and John Stiles, grand larceny – Discharged.

Ti Lee, assault to murder – Continued till the 12^th.

Mark Wolf, peddling without a license – Deposit forfeited.

Mrs. Delaney, common drunkard – Guilty and fined $10.

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SUMMONS.

In the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District, of the State of California, in and for the County of Sacramento.

N. Greene Curtis vs. Isaac Cauldwell and Maria A. Cauldwell, his wife.

Action brought in the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District of the State of California, and the complaint filed in the city and county of Sacramento, in the office of the Clerk of said District Court.

The People of the State of California send greeting to ISAAC CAULDWELL and MARIA A. CAULDWELL. You are hereby required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff, in the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District of the State of California, in and for the county of Sacramento, and to answer the complaint filed therein ( a copy of which accompanies this summons), within ten days (exclusive of the day of service), after the service on you of this summons, if served within this county; if served out of this county, but within this Judicial District, within twenty days, or if served out of said District, then within forty days, or judgment by default will be taken against you.

The said action is brought to obtain a decree of this Court for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage, described in the complaint, and executed by the said Isaac Cauldwell and M. A. Cauldwell on the 5^th day of July, A. D. 1862, to secure the payment of a certain note and mortgage, described in the complaint on file herein, in favor of N. Greene Curtis, and signed by defendants, all of which is fully set forth in a copy of the complaint which accompanies this summons, that the premises conveyed thereby may be sold, and the proceeds applied to the payment of said note and mortgage, etc.; and in case such proceeds are not sufficient to pay the same then to obtain an execution against said Isaac Cauldwell for the balance remaining due; and, also, that the said defendants, and all persons claiming by, through or under them, may be barred and foreclosed of all right, title, claim, lien, equity of redemption, and interest in and to said mortgaged premises, and for other and further relief.

And if you fail to appear and answer the said complaint, as above required, the plaintiff will take default against you, and apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint.

Given under my hand, and the seal of the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District, this 28^th day of July, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-nine.

W. B. C. BROWN, Clerk.

By B. F. Peabody, Deputy Clerk.

A. Comte, Jr., Plaintiff's Attorney.

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May 13, 1970

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Friday Morning, May 13.

THE COURTS.

Supreme Court.

Thursday, May 12.

Valentine vs. Jansen – On motion of Brooks and filing petition for rehearing, stay of proceedings ordered until the same is determined.

Clark vs. Sawyer – On motion of Sharp and Lloyd and filing petition for rehearing, ordered that a stay of proceedings be had until the same is determined.

Armstrong vs. Davis – On motion of Comte and filing stipulation, ordered that appellants have twenty days further time to file brief, and respondents thirty days to answer.

Quin vs. Wetherbee – On motion of French and filing stipulation, ordered that respondents have five days further time to file brief.

District Court – Ramage, J.

Thursday, May 12.

Wadsworth Hodgdon vs. Louis Schmaelzle – Resumed and concluded. Judgment for $28 and costs of suit in favor of plaintiff, and stay of proceedings until further order of Court.

Gates Bros. vs. William Kirby – Judgment for plaintiffs for possession of property (value $500) and costs.

Police Court - Ellis, J.

Thursday, May 11.

P. Dunlap – Violation of ordinance. Dismissed.

Ti Lee – Assault to murder. Continued till Saturday next.

John Bayles – Drunk. $10 or five days.

Charles Gurnt – Felony. Continued till Saturday next.

Charles Rowland – Assault and battery. Continued till Monday next.

Mrs. Uhl – Violation of ordinance. Deposit declared forfeited and alias warrant ordered to issue.

TRIAL JURORS.

The following is a list of trial jurors drawn for the June term of the Sixth District Court. The venire is made returnable June 6, at 10 o'clock A.M.;

City – George Uhl, Wm. Turton, I. L. Merrill, C. C. Knox, Wm. Buchers, Jacob Keber, J. G. Vantine, C. I. Foss, B. Gossner, Henry Coates, P. W. Burnett, Wm. Rippon, J. K. Hersam, J. W. Neff, Carl Strobel, J. A. Todd, T. R. Beatty, John Brendell, R. L. Robertson, W. N. Nichols, George Chadwick, L. Winters, L. Williams, J. D. Yost, W. H. Dinsmore, J. P. Zimmerman, Robert Beck, J. W. Avery, M. S. Hurd, R. T. Brown, G. T. Chapman, J. H. Arnold, Joseph Brown, H. B. Eddy, L. Herzog and Eli Baker.

Sutter – Jefferson Lake and David Frame.

Natoma – J. G. Rowe, Wm. Jarvis, C. A. Nuttall, Wm. Carpenter and D. B. Kelly.

Franklin – Nathan Gilliland, David F. Lufkins, James Anderson, T. W. Webb, Mark Fuller, George Hack, Carl Schrisner, Peter Martlett and W. Hazen.

San Joaquin – Edward P. Collins, E. W. Stickney, A. Hamilton and James Sims.

Brighton – George W. Connor, George E. Barnes and John Hory.

Granite – A. H. Thomason, Peter Rigney, Samuel Goodenough and John Nye.

Cosumnes – J. H. Pascal and Michael Fay.

Dry Creek – J. B. Gates, Wm. Corbett and John G. Roe.

Center – P. W. Chatterton.

Alder Creek – James McQuaid.

Georgiana – Josiah Pool and Westfall Benoni.

Lee – Wm. K. Lindsay and J. G. McCracken.

American – John P. Baine.

ARRESTS.

The following were the arrests for yesterday; Mary Blake, by special officer Brissell, for disturbing the peace; Ah Cheong, Sam Hop and Ah John, by officers Babbitt and Brissell, for disturbing the peace; P. Conlon, for assault and battery, by officers Shellars and Faylor; John Diekman, by officers Moore and Shellars, for being drunk; Ah He, by private watchman McMahon, for petty larceny in stealing potatoes at Milliken & Co.'s store; and John Doe, by officers Babbitt and Martz, for discharging fire-arms within the city.

QUITE An EXCITEMENT.

A scuffle between Constable Shellars and Conlan, of the City Hotel, caused quite an excitement in front of that establishment yesterday afternoon. Shellars, it seems, proposed to take charge of a team left in front of the hotel, upon some ground or other, to which Conlan dissented. The scuffle ensued, and Conlan was subsequently arrested, upon the charge of resisting and assaulting an officer.

FROM NATURAL CAUSES.

An inquest held over the body of D. W. Smart, an elderly man who died rather suddenly on Wednesday last, at the resident of A. W. Greenlaw, near Lisle's bridge, in American township, resulted in deciding that he died from natural causes. Deceased was aged 74 years, and an uncle of Mrs. Greenlaw, and had resided here a number of years.

INSANE.

An insane Chinaman, named Ah Sere, passed through to Stockton yesterday in charge of Under Sheriff A. Huntley, of Placer county.

MISERABLE DEATH.

The End of an Evil Career – A Chinese Courtezan Starved to Death.

A Chinese courtezan, know by the cognomen of Sing Qui, was found dead in a little box of a room in the rear of a Chinese house on the south side of I, between Second and Third streets, yesterday morning. The proceedings at the inquest, held by Justice Bingay, in the absence of Coroner Counts, are annexed, and go to show that the woman was served as it it (sic) is customary with the brutal proprietors of such women to serve them when they become useless or unprofitable as a money investment – simply left in a helpless condition to take care of herself or starve and die. The inquest, however, gives but a poor idea of the horrid condition of things which surrounded this corpse when found. The room was so small that there was not room to open the door without pushing aside the body, and so dark that at near noonday (11 o'clock) nothing could be seen without artificial light. Upon a candle being brought, a sight was revealed which we have no desire to attempt to portray. The woman had evidently fallen from the bed or bunk, or sank in an attempt to get upon it, and lay in the midst of filth which must have taken weeks, or even months, to accumulate. No sign of food or drink, or of the least attention from without, could be seen there; and no one who was there could help concluding that those around her had made no effort to assist her or ameliorate her condition in the least, and that they were heartily glad to have the useless being taken away. There are doubtless many others in the city in very nearly the same condition as Sing Qui was previous to ending of her suffering by death.

CORONER'S INQUEST.

Two Chinamen, Charley and Bill, were sworn as witnesses, and the following testimony elicited:

Bill testified – The name of deceased was Sing Qui; she lived in a cellar on the south side of I street, between Second and Third; think she was about 17 years of age; she was a native of China and unmarried; she was a common woman; she had been sick two days; about 4 o'clock, this morning, heard, in a room adjoining the one in which I sleep, a noise as of some one falling; at 7 o'clock returned and found the deceased lying on the floor dead, with her face to the floor; I turned her over and then went to the Police office and gave information; the last time I saw her alive was about 10 o'clock last evening; came to California in 1849 in an English ship.

Charley testified – Know the deceased; saw her alive last about 10 o'clock last evening; she had been sick two or three days, and had no physician; about 4 o'clock this morning heard a noise and got up; witness told Bill to go and see what was the matter; Bill came back about 7 o'clock, and entering the woman's room found her dead, and turned her over on her back; witness and the witness Bill are natives of Singapore; came to California about ten years ago; have been a sailor on American ships; understand that deceased was afflicted with epileptic fits.

VERDICT OF THE JURY.

We, the undersigned jurors, sworn to find as to the cause and manner of death of Sing Qui, a Chinese woman, on whose body an inquest was today held before J. N. Bingay, Justice of the Peace, do find that said deceased came to her death from natural causes.

Geo. F. Lang, H. Fisher, H. King, A. Hamburger, E. McCarty, Wm. Yule.

Sacramento, May 12, 1870.

AN INTERESTING HABEAS CORPUS CASE.

The hearing of a Chinese abduction case, or, probably, a case of conflicting claims to the person of a tolerably well-favored Chinawoman, before the District Court yesterday afternoon, was the occasion of a good deal of excitement, and at its termination, of very nearly a mob riot. The substance of the matter seemed to be that Ah Hop took a liking to the Chinawoman in controversy, who was the property of some member of the See Yup Company, and finding her willing, took her to Vallejo and married her last February, without paying the sum at which she was held by her owners. Her whereabouts being discovered, the See Yup man sues out the writ of habeas corpus and she is brought into Court. After hearing the statements of both sides, and the reading of the marriage certificate, the Judge concluded that it had better be determined by the inclinations of the woman, and so decided. This decision was translated by an interpreter, and the woman told to go with the party she chose, when, to the utter confusion of the husband and his friends, she resolved to go back to her old master, and going up to him was picked up under his arm and carried out of the room and down the stairs in remarkably quick time.

The hooting and shouting “Fi, fi,” which followed was shocking to hear. The room and passage-way had been filled with Chinamen during the whole proceeding, and they were now all huddling and tumbling down the stairs after the man with the woman under his arm, and it was with much difficulty that she got into a carriage. Some of the friends of the husband endeavored to pull her away, and were driven off by the officers and bystanders, and the crowd, which seemed to have come to a jam on the stairs, was being pushed right and left and punched about by sundry white men and boys who were in amongst them. Finally, the whole gang got down to the sidewalk, and there was considerable more hitting and struggling before the carriage, and the successful competitor with his prize got off. Two or three of the husband's friends were pulled out of the hind window of the vehicle before it started, where they had climbed in the hope of being able to either persuade or pull the woman away. It was no use, however, and, as the carriage rolled away, she waved her red handkerchief out at the discomfited husband and his enraged friends. The crowd then slowly dispersed, most of the Celestial element of it toward the region of I street, where the woman had been taken. This was the liveliest Court scene which this city has witnessed for some time, and, but for the presence of a goodly number of officers, would probably have been one of furious riot and, perhaps, bloodshed. It was quite evident that both parties had come in force in the hope of intimidating each other, and attempting a rescue on either side if possible. The money value of the woman was placed by those who believe in that idea of transfer at $1,000, and it is altogether probable that had the husband paid this price before marrying her, he would have now been in peaceable possession. As it is, he is in the fix of some of his white brethren; namely, a grass widower. The habeas corpus writ in this case seems to have had all the effect of a decree of divorce.

ART UNION DISTRIBUTION.

The Art Gallery last evening was largely attended, and many who visited it for the first time were astonished to find so fine a display of pictures. The prizes, 200 in number, consisted of ten oil paintings and ten orders for portraits, to be painted at the studio of the managing artist, D. H. Woods, and 180 photographic views of various noted places. The result of the drawing was as follows:

LIST OF PRIZES.

No. 1 – Mining Scene (large oil painting), W. H. Lubeck; 2 – order for portrait, W. H. Hill; 3 – American River bridge, I. L. Chatterdon; 4 – order for portrait, C. H. Light; 5 – Yosemite Fall, C. E. Fisher; 6 – order for portrait, D. H. Woods; 7 – Merced River, E. Kleibitz; 8 – order for portrait, D. H. Woods; 9 – Sunset on Steamboat Slough, D. H. Woods; 10 – order for portrait, Ida Woods; 11 – Indian Summer, M. Kraker; 12 – order for portrait P. Tiernan; 13 – order for portrait, D. H. Woods; 14 – Russian River, W. P. Coleman; 15 – Burning Bridge, G. H. Zeghl; 16 – order for portrait, Z. Holmes; 17 – order for portrait, J. Hayle; 18 – Sacramento River, C. Cook; 19 – order for portrait, Howard Hastings; 20 – order for portrait, B. H. Neilson. The remaining prizes were 180 large photographic views, choice of which was given in the order of the drawing. Their value, however, was the same, $5; only some 30 were delivered. This closed the regular exhibition, although we presume that the gallery will be still open to visitors. There will be an auction sale of pictures on Saturday, including some by Campion, Woods and others, at the rooms.

SHEEP BY RAIL.

Four double-floored or two-story cars, filled with sheep, were brought to this city from Marysville, and forwarded to Alameda by the evening train of the Western Pacific yesterday. The sheep were the property of Mr. J. D. Cochrane, and were removed on account of scarcity of feed in the regions of their former pasture.

LETTER REMAINING UNCLAIMED in the Postoffice at Sacramento, State of California, on:

Thursday, May 12, 1870.

To obtain these letters the applicant must call for “Advertised Letters,” give the date of the list, and pay one cent for advertising.

LADIES' LIST.

Adams, Mrs. Ann Ames, Mrs. S. Avery, Mrs. Susannah Atherton, Mrs. Agnes Bennett, Mrs. Mary Brophy, Martha Brown, Mrs. H. Brown, Mittie Brown, Miss A. F. Brown, Miss Emma Burns, Mrs. Mary Butler, Mrs. Amanda Case, Mrs. Delia Cox, Mrs. Fred Crites, Miss Alice A. Davis, Mrs. Mariah 2 Davis, Mrs. P. D. Dalton, Mrs. C. Dennison, Mrs. S. M. Dodge, Seraph L. Dunn, Annie Docherty, Miss Lillie Eichelroth, Miss V. Emery, Mrs. Virginia Frank, Mrs. Mary E. Gasson, Mrs. Margt Gardnier, Mrs. F. 4 Galt, Miss Mary E. George, Mary E. Green, Miss Rebecca Grant, Miss Sarah O. Green, Miss Kate A. Hack, Mrs. L. Halligan, Miss Delia Hargrove, Miss C. Harcount, Mrs. Edgar Harkins, Miss Grace T. Heddington, Miss M. A. Hess, Miss Laura Healey, Mrs. Bridget Held, Miss Maria Hill, Mary Holmes, Mrs. Caroline Hahn, Mrs. B. Holdeman, Mrs. Matta Humphrey, Mrs. Ann Hunt, Harriet Johnson, Miss J. A. Keller, Mrs. Emma Kemph, Miss Carrie Kline, Mrs. S. S. Knapp, Mrs. A. S. 2 Koen, Mrs. Anna M.

Laris, Miss Rosland Lealy, Bridget Lehman, Mrs. Caroline McCarty, Miss Sarah 2 Martin, Mrs. Marg C. Marshall, Mrs. Eunice A. Marston, Mrs. Annie C. Martin, Mrs. Thomas Much, Mrs. Laura Nellis, Miss Lucy Payne, Mrs. Perrin, Mrs. Eliza Peaslee, Mrs. James Plummer, Miss Emma Prosser, Miss Kate H. Pritchard, Mrs. S. E. Punch, Miss Annie Quanchi, Mrs. Randolph, Miss M. 2 Reynolds, Blanche M. Rice, Mrs. Julia Richey, Mrs. G. Richardson, Mrs. Parson Rose, Mrs. Marshall Russell, Miss Annie B. Scott, Mrs. Anna Saunders, Mrs. Hester Sabin, Mrs. Sheridan Simkins, Mrs. Mary 2 Sims, Mrs. Angeline Simpson, Miss Mary M. Slack, Mrs. Alvera S. Smith, Mrs. Stone, Mrs. P. P. C. Taylor, Mrs. R. N. Vaughn, Miss Mary R. Walker, Mrs. Fannie P. Waterman, Miss S. E. Waterman, Miss Julia A. White, Deliah Whitlock, Miss Mary Williams, Mrs. D. D. Williams, Mrs. Jane Wing, Jane Q. Woods, Mrs. Millie 2

GENTLEMEN'S LIST.

Abraham, D. B. Andrews, Geo. Anderson, Jas. Armstrong, J. F. Ashoy, Wm. Atchison, Jeff Axtell, Francis Bagley, W. H. Banfield, B. Barnes, Chas H. Barth, C. R. Barrett, Jas S. Beathe, Jas. Bell, P. D. Blakisler, Jas. B. Blodgett, E. A. Bond, A. E. Borses, E. W Bottger, M. H. Bowers, H. W. Bowman, Amos Bradfield, U. Briggs & Bro. Brown, W. C. Buchanan, Isaiah Buttes, Frank Carew, Geo F. Carpenter, C. Case, S. Jr. Cain, Jacob Chadwick, Geo Chapman, B. B. Clark, J. B. Clark, J. Clark, W. A. Clark, J. N. Coffin, John N. 2 Cook, W. E. Cook, Louis H. Cowell, Alfred H. Crawford, John M. Croppe, Joseph N. Currie, Jos H. Cutting, R. B. Davidson, Geo W. Davis, M. F. Davis, O. G. Davis, Perry Dean, Mark 2 Delaney, Michael Den, Jas. Daveney, Pat Dewar, Angus Dodge, O. J. Doan, M. Donovan, Patrick Dopler, Jos. Doran, John Dwyer, Wm. Eaton & Co., J. A. Eisenstein, W. Elder, Geo Evener, W. Fainkin, C. H. Feeny, Patrick M. Furgason, M. H. Furgason, Wm. Finoze, Samuel 2 Fitzgerald, Frank Frazier, E. W. Freeman, Ross Gage, L. C. Gates, P. B. Gaston, H. A. Gitchell, Sumner Gilbert, Jas. Gillespie, Ed Glide, J. H. Goldman, S. Goodhue, O. P. Grego, M. 2 Greenwood, Thos. Griffin, Jas. Griggs, W. F. 2 Gurney, Chas. W. Hall, Frank M. Hamlin, Amos Harman, Thos. Harder, H. Hargrove, W. H. Harrison, W. H. Hartwell, Jas. Henderson, J. M. Hickey, Wm. Hicks H. 3 Hignutt, T. J. Hill, John Holland, Noah M. Horsley, F. W. Horwood, C. Howard, Michael Hoy, Chas. Huber, Frank Hunter, Wm. Ingalls, Lewis Inca, John Irwin, Thos. Jacobs, Albert Johnson, W. J. Jones, C. A. Jones, C. B. Joseph, Wm

Kell, Chas. Kenyon, Wm. Kemole, J. H. Kneeland, Jas. C. Kohn, J. Krover, Julius H. Kugler, Edward Laudenslayer, M. K. Langenime, N. Landes, F. S. Lemmon, John W. Lindrol, John Lockett, R. S. Lucas, Thos. R. Lutz, Fred McBride, Jas H. McCamnush, R. McConley, H. McGrath, Francis Mackall, R. H. May, R. C. Meiss, A. Mercer, Thos. Mertes, N. Mills, G. O. Miller, J. Miller, H. J. 2 Mitchell, H. Mooney, J. C. Morgan, J. W. Muer, Daniel Newcomb, J. W. Nickey, H. Nickl, Chester Nichols, W. K. O'Malley, Pat Oakes, A. G. Orndorff, V. L. Orth, H. Orton, N. Patrick, James Peabody, B. F. Pemalt, Daniel Perry, John W. Plonger, D. C. Pinkham, Wm. Pote, B. Pratt, J. Pratt, J. S. Prout, L. Quanchi, G. Rainford, Richard Raleigh, Frank Raymond, J. M. Ranfeld, H. Read, W. S. Rebscher, Jacob Reud, W. R. Resende, J. Richardson, L. Riley, J. W. 2 Robertson, John Roberts, R. D. Robinson, S. T. Rock, Wm. Rozey, M. Rosenberg, Chas. Sandus, Thos. Sexton, J. H. Scriber, S. Shuler, H. Schmester, Frank Shaw, M. Sharp, W. H. Slack, H. 2 Smith, Mr. Smith, B. F. Smith, Frank Smith, J. A. Smith, Job Smith, W. C. Snow, D. S. Stevens, M. Stephen, R. Stewart, T. H. Stott, Paul Stremplar, Morris Stratton, J. H. Tewksbury, G. M. Thornton, M. Thompson, J. T. Tilford, G. W. Townsend, Wm. Turner, J. B. Vanlembrook, L. Van Orden, John Walter, Wm. Ward, Wm. Watts, G. B. Welch, B. Wiese, T. Wesson, Geo H. Whitney, W. F. White, H. Williams, E. F. Wisi, Geo. W. 2 Woodlock, J. C. Wright, J. D. Young, C. H. 2 Young, H. O. Young, W. H. GEORGE ROWLAND, Postmaster.

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SUMMONS.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT of the Sixth Judicial District, of the State of California, in and for the County of Sacramento.

N. Greene Curtis vs Isaac Cauldwell and Maria A. Cauldwell, his wife.

Action brought in the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District of the State of California, and the complaint filed in the city and county of Sacramento, in the office of the Clerk of said District Court.

The People of the State of California send greeting to Isaac Cauldwell and Maria A. Cauldwell. You are hereby required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff, in the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District of the State of California, in and for the county of Sacramento, and to answer the complaint filed therein (a copy of which accompanied this summons), within ten days (exclusive of the day of service), after the service on you of this summons, if served within this county; if served out of the county, but within this Judicial District, within twenty days, or if served out of said District, within forty days, or judgment by default will be taken against you.

The said action is brought to obtain a decree of this Court for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage, described in the compliant, and executed by the said Isaac Cauldwell and M.A. Cauldwell on the 5^th day of July, A.D. 1862, to secure the payment of a certain note and mortgage, described in the compliant on file herein, in favor of N. Greene Curtis, and signed by defendants, all of which is fully set forth in a copy of the compliant which accompanies this summons, that the premises conveyed thereby may be sold, and the proceeds applied to the payment of said note and mortgage, etc.; and in case such proceeds are not sufficient to pay the same – then to obtain an execution against Isaac Cauldwell for the balance remaining due; and, also, that the said defendants, and all persons claiming by, through or under them, may be barred and foreclosed of all right, title, claim, lien, equity of redemption, and interest in and to said mortgaged premises, and for other and further relief.

And if you fail to appear and answer the said compliant, as above required, the plaintiff will take default against you, and apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the compliant.

Given under my hand, and the seal of the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District, this 28^th day of July, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-nine.

W. B. C. BROWN, Clerk.

By B. F. Peabody, Deputy Clerk.

A. Comte, Jr., Plaintiff's Attorney.

NOTICE is Hereby Given that on the Third Day of June, 1870, I will apply to the Register of the State Land Office for a duplicate of certificate of purchase No. 1,954 of swamp lands, being for the lands embraced in Survey No. 707, of Sacramento, surveyed for R. D. Denton.

JOHN BLACK,

Assignee of R. D. Denton.

P. Dunlap, Attorney for Applicant

Transcribed by: Jeanne Taylor

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Sacramento Reporter

May 14, 1870

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THE COURTS.

Supreme Court.

Friday, May 13.

Kohler vs. Hayes – On motion of Comte and filing stipulation, ordered that appellants have fifteen days further time to file brief.

Black vs. Galinda – On motion of Haymond & Stratton, ordered that appellants have fifteen days further to file briefs.

District Court – Ramage, J.

Friday, May 13.

J. W. Avery vs. A. Burghardt – Demurrer to complaint sustained, and ten days given to answer.

Milliken Bros. & Co. vs. A. B. Driesbach – Motion for new trial overruled, and stay of proceedings for thirty days.

Henry Winkle, trustee, vs. Eli Mayo et. al. - Ten days given in which to answer amended complaint.

Samuel Poorman vs. F. Fitzgerald – Continued for the term.

Samuel Poorman vs. Marcus Lowell et. al. - On motion of plaintiff and payment of $15 costs, continued for the term.

Lorinda Washburn vs. Eli Mayo – Set for trial on the 30^th inst.

Sobeski Brown vs. Sarah E. A. Brown – Decree of divorce granted on the ground of desertion.

Curtis and Curtis vs. D. D. Satterfield et al. - Rule to show why defendant Satterfield should not be punished for contempt, in disobeying the injunction herein, continued till to-morrow.

Adjourned till to-day, at half-past 10 o'clock.

Police Court – Ellis, J.

Friday, May 13.

Manuel Garcia, petty larceny – Continued till the 16^th.

Michael Cochran, assault and battery – Continued indefinitely.

Ah Ben, assault to murder – Continued till the 16^th.

Mary Blake, disturbing the peace – Continued till to-morrow.

P. Conlan, assault and battery – Continued till to-morrow.

John Dickerson, drunk – Pleaded guilty, and fined $10.

Ah He, petty larceny – Guilty.

Joe Landler, discharging fire-arms – pleaded guilty, and fined $10.

Mrs.. Uhl, violating city ordinance – Guilty, and fined $20.

THE CHURCHES.

Religious Services To-morrow.

METHODIST – M. E. Church, south Seventh street. Hours of divine worship, 11 A.M. and 7 ½ P.M. Sabbath School, 12 ½ P.M. Rev. W. R. Gober, Pastor.

CONGREGATIONAL – Rev. I. E. Dwinell will preach in the Congregational Church to-morrow morning and evening. In the morning on the “Corruption of Public Virtue.”

PRESBYTERIAN – Rev. O. C. Wheeler will preach in the Presbyterian Church, corner of Sixth and L streets, to-morrow morning and evening, at the usual hours. Sabbath School after the morning service.

UNITARIAN – Rev. H. W. Brown, of the Unitarian Church, will preach in Pioneer Hall, Seventh street, near J., to-morrow at 10 ¾ A.M.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

Friday, May 13.

Board met at 2 o'clock P.M. Present – Beckman, Groth and Domingos. Mr. Beckman in the chair.

The petition of F. N. Fawsett and other citizens of Road District No. 40, asking for the opening of a new road, was read, and David Freeman and Elias D. Canfield appointed viewers.

Petition of Silas Calloway and other citizens of District No. 27, to appoint Stephen Dillon Road Overseer for said district, was referred to Supervisor Beckman.

Board adjourned, subject to-call of Chairman.

SERIOUS RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.

Between 8 and 9 o'clock yesterday morning, a horse hitched to the delivery wagon of Krutzberger & Co. took fright on Tenth street, near G, and in attempting to rein him in, the driver, George Sommonette, broke one of the reins, and fell back from the seat, holding to the horse as best he could with one rein. As the horse neared H street, he ran close to the sidewalk by Heicht's store, and after crossing H to the corner of Plaza, the wagon struck the piece of heavy timber planted there to keep wagons off the sidewalk, and threw Sammonette [sic] a distance of several feet against another piece of timber, placed for the same purpose, at the other end, and injured him so badly that for a while it was thought that he was dead. He was immediately taken to the house of Dr. Payne, near by, and after proper treatment revived a little; but, his chief injury being a concussion of the brain, it is uncertain even yet whether he will survive. The horse, now free from the driver's restraint, kept on with the wagon at frantic speed, and, turning from Tenth into J street, kept the middle pretty well until, coming in contact with Richardson's milk wagon, between Seventh and Eighth streets, the wagon was overturned in front of the furniture store of Van Heusen & Huntoon, where Mr. Hontoon [sic] seized and succeeded in holding him. Fortunately the injury to both wagons was slight; but, had the horse not been caught here, there was a fair show for serious mischief on the line he was traveling. Sammonette[sic] was taken to his brother-in-law's (Mr. Kreutzberger) house at about 6 o'clock last evening, when it was thought that his symptoms were favorable. He received besides the injury to his head some severe bruises on his side, which of themselves might disable him for some time. He had part of the broken line in his hand when picked up, and, being a strong man, there is little doubt but that he would have been able to have held or, at least, guided the horse, had they not broken at the critical moment.

RECOMMISSIONED.

The Governor yesterday reappointed and commissioned anew the Directors of the State Insane Asylum, appointed a week or ten days since. The former commissions were issued under the old law; the latter under the new law, approved April 4, 1870. The gentlemen thus reappointed are: W. S. Montgomery, Edward Twitchell, John B. Hewson, Gilbert B. Claiborne and Edward Moore.

WACHHORST'S CLOCK TOWER.

This very commendable and much-needed public improvement was receiving its final coat of paint yesterday, and it was expected to have the dials set and the clock ready to show and strike the time by sundown, should the party who is superintending the work return from the Bay in time. This clock tower is a very handsome and highly finished affair, and reflects credit upon the workmanship and skill in design of its builder, Mr. Contell, as well as upon the liberality and public spirit of Mr. Wachhorst, whose store and building it both advertises and embellishes. The tower is in two sections – the first 24 feet high by 8 feet square, and the second 9 feet high by about 5 feet square, and surmounted by a graceful dome and weathercock. Both these sections are surrounded at the top with a neat, arching cornice, and the whole is so entirely in keeping with the character and design of the main building as to make the general effect very fine. The hour-dials are about forty inches in diameter, facing nearly with the points of the compass, and can readily be seen quite a long distance either way. The works of the clock stand on the outside of the second story of the building, in a handsome case, and the striking apparatus, having two bells, is arranged to strike the quarters on the small bell, and the full hours on the large one. The expense of this tower and clock will be in the neighborhood of $2,500.

THE LAST MAN – AND WOMAN, TOO.

Just as the 2 o'clock train of the Central Pacific was passing the Water Works building yesterday a carriage drove at full speed to overtake them, and, having got even with the baggage car, stopped and let out a Chinaman and woman, who made strenuous efforts to get on the cars. It was too dangerous, however, at the speed they were going, and the cars passed on, leaving them standing there. In passing the bridge, however, the train checked speed again, and they were bundled into the carriage, which again overtook the cars, and this time they got on board. Happening to be so near by, we recognized the woman and man who had figured so conspicuously in the District Court yesterday; and upon inquiry found that Ah Hing, who had recovered the alienated affections of his truant mistress, had concluded to put her out of reach of her husband, Sam Hop, by getting her off to the mountains. Sam Hop being caged in jail, along with his two trusting friends, on charges of threats, disturbing the peace, etc., can now see the folly of his course in attempting to defy the law. Had he been out yesterday, it is quite likely that Ah Hing would not have got his prize away so easily. “But now she's gone and left him,” sure enough.

ARRESTS.

The slate at the station-house contained the following record of arrests for yesterday; B. Eisenmenger and Henry Eisenmenger, by Officer Rider, for assault and battery; John Doe, by Officer Moore, for being drunk; Johanna Blake, by Officer Babbitt, for threats against property; Elizabeth Johnson, by Officer Babbitt, for assault and battery; John Shellers, by Officer Harvey, for assault and battery and disturbing the peace; George Faylor, by Officer Harvey, for assault and battery; Joe Watson, by Officer Isaacs, for acting as a runner at the Central Pacific depot.

TARGET SHOOTING.

The prizes shot for by the City Guard, at the picnic at the Montezuma Grove on Thursday, were awarded as follows: First prize, a company medal, valued at $150, won by Robert Roberts; second prize, silver medal, won by Thos. J. Keegan; third prize, silver medal, won by Geo. Hull; fourth prize, silver star, won by Sergeant Guthrie; fifth prize, pair of pantaloons, presented by John Suverkrup and won by Quartermaster Sergeant E. Haswell; sixth prize, leather medal, awarded to Lieutenant Oscar Wilder.

ANOTHER FREAK OF NATURE.

Mr. C. A. Hart informs us of another freak of nature, of a similar character to the one chronicled last week, in regard to the field of grain belonging to Mr. William H. Hill. Mr. Hart says he planted potatoes this year on a piece of ground on which grain had never been sown, and that a crop of barley came up which has completely supplanted the potatoes. The barley is making such a splendid crop that he has concluded to harvest it and let the potatoes go. Fresno Expositor, May 11.

SACRAMENTO RIFLE CLUB.

The following is a record of the last shooting match of the Sacramento Rifle Club: Number of flags – J. Stuber, 19; C. Wolleb, 8; J. Thoman, 7; George Schmeiser, 5; C. H. Krebs, 4; Charles Barnes, 3; - Lynch, 2. Circle target – Thoman, 35; Krebs, 34; Schmeiser, 31; Barnes, 30; Mark Foster, 28; Cochran, 27; C. Wolleb, 25 points.

HOUSE ON WHEELS.

We noticed in the upper part of the city, yesterday, a pair of horses, attached to a windlass, drawing a frame house, about 20 by 40 feet, and one story, along Ninth street. It is en route for I and Fourteenth streets, and was taken from P street, near Sixth, and is the property of William Willis.

BOND FILED.

The bond of J. W. Mandeville, as Commissioner of Immigration, was filed with the Secretary of State yesterday. The bond is in the sum of $25,000, with John J. Marks and Peter Donahue as sureties.

CHANGED QUARTERS.

David Cooper, formerly of this city, and late of the Washington Hotel, across the river, left to-day to take charge of the Hackett Hotel, at Gold Run, Placer county.

DIVORCE GRANTED.

Sobeski Brown was granted a divorce from Sarah A. Brown, on the ground of desertion, in the Sixth District Court yesterday.

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SUMMONS.

In The District Court of the Sixth Judicial District, of the State of California, in and for the County of Sacramento.

N. Greene Curtis vs. Isaac Cauldwell and Maria A. Cauldwell, his wife.

Action brought in the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District of the State of California, and the complaint filed in the city and county of Sacramento, in the office of the Clerk of said District Court.

The People of the State of California send greeting to Isaac Cauldwell and Maria A. Cauldwell. You are hereby required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff, in the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District of the State of California, in and for the county of Sacramento, and to answer the complaint filed therein (a copy of which accompanies this summons), within ten days (exclusive of the day of service), after the service on you of this summons, if served within this Judicial District, within twenty days, or if served out of said District, then within forty days, or judgment by default will be taken against you.

The said action is brought to obtain a decree of this Court for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage, described in the complaint, and executed by the said Isaac Cauldwell and M. A. Cauldwell on the 5^th day of July, A.D., 1862 to secure the payment of a certain note and mortgage, described in the complaint on file herein, in favor of N. Greene Curtis, and signed by defendants, all of which is fully set forth in a copy of the complaint which accompanies this summons, that the premises conveyed thereby may be sold, and the proceeds applied to the payment of said note and mortgage, etc.; and in case such proceeds are not sufficient to pay the same – then to obtain an execution against Isaac Cauldwell for the balance remaining due; and, also, that the said defendants, and all persons claiming by, through or under them, may be barred and foreclosed of all right, title, claim, lien, equity of redemption, and interest in and to said mortgaged premises, and for other and further relief.

And if you fail to appear and answer the said complaint, as above required, the plaintiff will take default against you, and apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint.

Given under my hand, and the seal of the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District, this 28^th day of July, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-nine.

W. B. C. BROWN, Clerk.

By B. F. Peabody, Deputy Clerk.

A. Comte, Jr., Plaintiff's Attorney.

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DASTARDLY INCENDIARISM.

Attempt to Fire a Lumber Yard – Escape of the Incendiaries.

About 1 o'clock on Saturday morning, an attempt was made to burn the immense lumber piles in the yard of Friend & Terry, on the corner of Front and M streets, but fortunately the fire was discovered before it had gained much headway, by William Strickland, watchman in the employ of the Navigation Company, who at the same time saw two men run from the premises up Front street. Had he not feared to let the fire get a start, Strickland thinks he could have caught at least one of the fleeing scoundrels. He thought it safer, however, to stop the flames, and accordingly aroused William Hadwick, who lives near by; and with a few buckets of water this was soon accomplished. The incendiaries were now, of course, out of reach, and all search for them since has proved unavailing. It was found that they had saturated the ends of the boards set on fire with coal oil, and with the strong wind which was blowing a terrible conflagration must have ensured, had not the timely discovery of the attempt frustrated it. The whole of the lumber, together with the block on the north would have probably been wholly consumed. To set fire in such a place evinces a thorough acquaintance with the situation, and a most villainous determination to destroy property. It is a pity the scoundrels could not have been caged.

The Base Ball Match.

The second of the three match games of the now national game of base ball, between the rival clubs of this city, the Sacramentos and Capitals, was played at the Agricultural Park on Saturday afternoon, and resulted this time in favor of the Capitals. It was a remarkably well contested game, lasting almost the entire afternoon.

The following is the score:

Sacramento R. O. Gordon, c 7 0 Maginn, p 5 5 Guthrie, 1^st b 6 3 Hendricks, 2^nd b 6 1 Harkins, 3d b 4 4 Carlisle, s.s. 3 5 Davis, c f 2 4 Devine, r f 5 2 Butler, 1 f 3 3 Total; 41 27

Capital R.O. Gregory, c 7 2 Deuel, 2d b 4 4 Hubbard, 1^st b 6 3 Kendall, 3d b 8 1 F. Patton, c f 7 1 Hamilton, 1 f 6 3 Robinson, p 5 3 R. Patton, r f 3 5 Hatch, s s 4 5 Total; 50 27

Fly catches – Capitals: Hamilton, 3; Hubbard, 3; F. Patton, 2; R. Patton, 2;Robinson, 2; Deuel, 1; Hatch, 1 – total, 14.

Sacramentos: Butler, 3; Harkins, 3; Maginn, 1; Davis, 1; Devine, 1 – total, 9.

Time of game – Three hours and a quarter.

Scorers – For Capitals, Graham; for Sacramentos, Whitehouse.

Umpire – George R. Martin.

The last and deciding game will come off on May 28.

SARSFIELD GRENADIER GUARD.

This company organized on Saturday evening, Mr. Andrew Black being elected Treasurer and Mr. Coleman, Secretary. The necessary Committees on Constitution and by-laws, etc., were appointed, and Wednesday next set for the election of permanent officers. The following is a list of those who have joined the Guard: W. H. Ashton, Chas. Brady, Patrick Gleason, T. McMahon, J. C. Devine, J. H. Devine, J. H. Golding, N. C. Rothermel, Jas. Coffee, P. Fitzsimmons, D. Fitzpatrick, J. P. Brissell, James Lynch, W. B. Kramer, Thomas Nolan, John M. Isaac, M. Dunn, Andrew Black, Edward Clark, John Kane, M. McLaughlin, M. Coleman, M. H. Smith, D. C. Nealon, J. H. Breen, John Ireland, John Duffin, James Dillon, Terry McMorry, M. Farrel, James Kelly, J. H. Ward, W. R. Williams, P. Ford, John Domingos, H. C. Johnson, B. Kellogg, Owen Trainor, R. H. Doyle, D. Gallagher, Wm. Rogan, John Riley, Dennis Flynn, Jas. McBrearty, Richard Ireland, Patrick Ryan and fifteen others who are not yet qualified. The company is on a sure ground and will, we think, do themselves credit.

ARRESTS.

The arrests since our report Saturday, as recorded at the Stationhouse, are: Mr. Lemenson, by Officer Karcher, for violating city ordinance; Mrs. Allen, by Officer Brissell, for disturbing the peace; Tom Johnson, by Officers Martz and Cambridge, for disturbing the peace; and Ah Tom, by Officer Cambridge, for petty larceny of potatoes from Milliken & Bros.

COUNTY TREASURY.

The following sums were paid into the County Treasury Saturday: By B. F. Maulden, $52 15, twenty per cent of principal and interest on State School land location No. 3,961, sixteenth and thirty-sixth sections; by F. R. Dray, County Assessor, $850, for poll tax receipts sold.

REYNOLDS ACQUITTED.

Richard Reynolds, the engineer of the Central Pacific Railroad train which ran over and killed the two Chinamen a few days since, was examined before Justice Bingay on Saturday afternoon, and acquitted, on the ground thst (sic) he had given the signals required by law.

UNDELIVERED MESSAGE.

There is a message at the telegraph office for A. S. Olsen.

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Tuesday Morning, May 17.

THE COURTS.

Supreme Court. Monday, May 16.

Clark vs. Gridley – On motion of Cadwalader and filing stipulation, ordered that respondents have thirty days further time to file brief.

Harris vs. San Francisco Sugar Refining Company – On motion of French and filing stipulation, ordered that respondents have fifteen days further time to file brief.

Holloway vs. Galliac – On motion of Cadwalader and filing stipulation, ordered that respondents have fifteen days further time to file brief.

Chambers vs. Satterlee – On motion of Parker, ordered that respondents have twenty days further time to file brief.

Probate Court – Clark, J.

Monday, May 16.

Estate of J. J. Smith, deceased – Order of sale of personal property entered of record.

Estate of Barbara A. Lockhart, deceased – Order of sale of real estate entered of record.

Estate of John F. Madden, deceased – Final report of Administrator B. B. Redding confirmed and administrator discharged from further liability.

Guardianship of estate of Mary Hicks, incompetent – Final account of guardian approved and confirmed.

Guardianship of estate of William Anson, incompetent – J. R. Watson appointed guardian upon filing bond in sum of $1,000.

Estate of Daniel G. Whitney, deceased – Administrator ordered and directed to execute conveyance of real estate to Robert Dawson.

Estate of John A. Shaw, deceased – Final account of administrator approved and confirmed.

Estate of Alexander B. Lutz, deceased – A. C. Garter appointed attorney to represent minor heirs and persons interested who are non-residents. Will admitted to probate and Edward Christy and Warren Luscombe appointed executors on filing bonds in the sum of $2,000 each. Notice to be given by publication in SACRAMENTO REPORTER.

Estate of Louis Steudeman, deceased – Jas. E. Smith appointed attorney to represent minor heirs, having filed his consent. Will was admitted to probate, and Augusta Steudeman appointed administratrix, on filing a bond in the sum of $7,000. Appraisers, Eli Baker, John J. Steudeman, and Edward Lind. Notice to creditors to be published in SACRAMENTO REPORTER.

Guardianship of the estate of Kate M. Culver, insane – William B. Penny appointed guardian upon filing bond in the sum of $3,500.

Estate of James Beardslee, deceased – Decree of distribution entered of record.

Estate of Moses Carmony, deceased – Final report of administrator continued until Monday, May 23.

Guardianship of the estate of Eugenie Ritter, a minor – Report of guardian continued for hearing until Monday, May 23.

Estate of Anthony Kreamer, deceased – Final account of administrator continued until Monday, May 27.

Estate of Louis Steinmiller, deceased – James E. Smith appointed attorney to represent absent heirs; and Henry Fehl, guardian of the persons and estate of Henry, George and John Steinmiller, minors and heirs of said deceased, having filed their written consent. Decree of distribution entered of record.

County Court – Clark, J.

Monday, May 16.

B. F. Alexander vs. M. McManus et al. - Demurrer to service of summons, and motion to dismiss overruled and denied.

The People vs. Ah Quong, burglary – Defendant ordered to appear on the 20^th inst. For arraignment. Trial set for the 15^th of June.

Adjourned till Friday next.

Police Court – Henley, J.

Monday, May 16.

Samuel Poorman, violating city ordinance – Under advisement.

Charles Rowland, assault and battery – Continued till the 18^th.

Manuel Garcia, felony – Held to answer.

Ah Ben, assault to murder – Continued to 18^th.

Elizabeth Johnson (colored), assault and battery – Guilty.

Joe Watson (colored), violating city ordinance – Under advisement.

P. Conlan, assault and battery – Fined $15.

Tom Johnson, disturbing the peace – Plead guilty.

Ah Tom and Ah Chung, petty larceny – Found guilty.

George Johnson, drunk – Guilty.

Charles Gurnt, felony – Continued till Wednesday.

Certificates of Incorporation.

There were filed in the office of the Secretary of State yesterday the following certificates of incorporation:

The Pacific Submarine and Earthquake Proof Wall Company, capital stock, $200,000, in shares of $100 each. Directors – Wm. B. Hooper, B. M. Hartshorne, Geo. W. Gibbs, W. J. Adams and R. E. Raimond. Principal place of business, San Francisco.

The Aliso Canal Company, capital stock, $10,000, in shares of $100 each. Trustees – J. J. Moore, Henry Hancock and W. B. Brink. Principal place of business, Los Angeles.

The Muscupiabe Canal Company, capital stock, $600,000, divided into shares of $100 each. Trustees – Henry Hancock, John Hancock and Jacob Bell. Principal place of business, San Bernardino city.

Jockey Club.

At a late meeting of the Sacramento Jockey Club, President Harry Bernard was authorized to appoint officers for the management of the coming races. F. S. Malone, P. Conlan and H. S. Beals have been selected as a Committee on Subscriptions. It is announced that eight entries for the Golden Eagle plate and the same number for the Norfolk Sweepstakes have been made. Another meeting will be held tonight, to make further arrangements.

Divorce Suit.

Georgiana Galloup commenced a suit for divorce from her husband, Jerome B. Galloup, upon the grounds of cruel treatment and failure to provide properly for the maintenance of herself and family. The parties were married in San Francisco, in October, 1858, but now reside in Sacramento. They have two children, both male, aged six and eight years, the care of which the plaintiff desires to assume.

Appointment.

Charles A. Heaton, a typo of this city, has received the appointment of agent for the Widow and Orphan Fund Life Insurance Company, of Nashville, Tennessee, for the district composed of the counties of Yuba, Sutter and Colusa. The headquarters of the agency will be located at Marysville.

Naturalized.

Peter Frere, a native of France, was admitted to citizenship today, in the County Court, on the testimony of Kasper Haupt and J. H. Hooker.

Just From Europe.

Mrs. B. F. Hastings, formerly of this city, arrived here yesterday morning, from a visit in Europe.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

Monday, May 16.

The Board met for regular weekly meeting. Present – Swift, Rider and McCleery. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

Bids for grading Tenth street, from I to J, were opened and read, and the contract awarded to W. K. Brown, at 42 cents per cubic yard of grading; $37 each for crosswalks; and $17 each for alley crossings.

Remonstrance of Aitken & Luce and others against J, K, Sixth, and Seventh streets, was referred to the Street Commissioner.

A communication of F. A. Hornblower and others, hotel-keepers, in regard to public hacks and carriages, was read; accompanying it was an ordinance regulating such vehicles. Ordinance was read and laid over for further consideration.

Communication from W. T. Crowell, Sweetser & Alsip, John Eitel, Mark Hopkins and others, asking that corrections be made in the assessment roll and taxes canceled; laid over.

Ordered that the tax be canceled on $1,200 assessed to E. Jacobs, west three-quarters of lot 2, J and K, Tenth and Eleventh streets. Also, on $2,000, M and N, Twenty-first, Twenty-second and Twenty-third streets, assessed to Dr. Harvey.

President Swift introduced an ordinance providing for the manner of constructing sidewalks and preventing obstructions thereon. Laid over.

Petition of E. Brown and others, to have water pipe laid in the alley between O, P and Sixth and Seventh streets, referred to Trustee McCleery.

George Cox and others presented a communication complaining of the manner in which Weed & Bassett are performing their contract for street cleaning. Referred to Trustee Rider.

President Swift introduced Ordinance No. 139, establishing a Board of Health, which, being slightly amended, was passed unanimously. He also offered another ordinance amending the Street Railroad Ordinance passed at the last meeting. Laid over.

The matter of the claim of A. D. Rightmire for $1,002 25, with legal interest from September 21, 1863, amounting to $1,678 76, was allowed on motion of Trustee McCleery.

The following bills were allowed:

Treadwell & Co., $73 50; John Kleesof, $27; Charles Stuart, $16 50; John Coffee, $88 45; S. A. Newkirk, $4 50; G. W. Baker, $3; W. Hopper, $45; Conroy & O'Connor, $2,405 20; Thomas Hammond, $4; J. S. McClure, 4 50; Carter & Dick, $859 20; N. L. Drew & Co., $48 80; T. Cane, $12; Alex. McAurthur, $12; Brittan, Holbrook & Co., 75 cents; J. M. Boardman, $147; O. G. Holmes, $20; Fitzsimmons & Gleason, $20 50; Thomas Henry, $211; W. A. Dewey, $92 40; M. R. Rose, $20; D. Bush, $546 17; Daily Bee, $6; Friend & Terry, $43 86; J. R. Ray, $24; L. M. Pherson, $1; M. V. Frazier, $1 40; Sacramento Gas Company, $252 20; Russell & Winterburn, $10; Sam Carlisle, $6; M. McKenna, $8; James Carolan, $3 41.

Board adjourned to meet Monday, May 23.

The Concert This Evening.

The following is the programme for the first of the two grand concerts, which comes off tonight at the Pavilion; 1. Overture by the whole orchestra; 2. Treble male quartette, by twelve of the best singers on the coast; 3. Piano duet, “Overture to William Tell”, by the Misses E. and R. Laemlein; 4. Clarionette solo, by Mr. Wrba, of San Francisco; 5. “Angels Trio,” from Elijah, Mrs. Marriner, Mrs. McNeill and Miss Nellie Stone; 6. Duet for two cornets, Messrs. Kohler and Schmidt.

Part Second: “Stabat Mater,” with the following cast: No. 1, “Stabat Mater chorus,” with tenor solo, Mr. Anderson and full chorus; 2. “Cujus Animam,” tenor solo, Mr. S. D. Mayer; 3. “Quis est Homo,” duet for two sopranos, Mrs. Marriner and Mrs. McNeill; 4. “Pro Pecates,” base solo, Mr. Wunderlich; 5. “Eia ! Mater,” base solo with chorus, Mr. Campbell; 6. “Sancta Mater,” quartette, Mrs. Moore, Miss Stone, Messrs. Anderson and Wunderlich; 7. “Facal Portem,” soprano solo; 8. “Inflamatus,” solo and chorus, Mrs. Marriner and chorus; 9. “Qundo Corpus,” quartette, Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. C. Clement, Messrs. McNeill and Campbell; 10. “Amen,” full chorus.

Part Third - “Anvil Chorus,”.

The Pavilion has been put in excellent shape and the concert will commence at 8 o'clock precisely. No reserved seats, and as all seats are about alike, there will be plenty of room for all.

A Splendid Car.

There seems to be scarcely a limit to the gorgeousness with which the railroad palaces of the Eastern roads are gotten up; every new one that comes along excels those which had preceded it, and when we suppose that the climax has been reached, another makes its appearance, surpassing all. The Springfield coaches came first, then the Silver Palace, then the Pullman, and one, two and three patterns of these last, all finer and finer, and yesterday came a rolling palace, belonging to the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company, which is, in many respects, the grandest of the Pullmans. It came through with a party of excursionists, consisting of David Dows and family, A. L. Dows and family, Vermont; Coleman and wife, Stebbins and wife, J. N. Fisk and wife, David and Samuel Hoe, printing press manufacturers, of New York.; P. A. Hall, Assistant General Superintendent, and Colonel E. F. Hooker, of Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. The party, however, left the palace here and proceeded to San Francisco on the steamer.

Mrs. Howard, Again.

The name of this noted individual was used upon a warrant yesterday, upon complaint of her landlady, Mrs. Washburn. The officers, however, were not successful in finding her ladyship in her usual quarters, on the corner of Sixth and I streets, and up to a late hour last night she had not put in an appearance at the lock-up. The offense this time is said to be an attempt to drive all other tenants out of the building she occupies, vie et armis. Mrs. Howard is one of the irrepressibles.

Held To Answer.

Manuel Garcia, who claims to be insane and manifests his insanity in looking after watches and trinkets belonging to other people, did not take kindly to his new quarters in the County Jail yesterday. On being transferred to that institution from the city prison to await the action of the grand jury, it required the united exertion of three officers to induce him to keep quiet, and he finally had to be ironed. Manuel intends to convince people that he is insane, whether or no.

Horse Stolen.

Word was left at the Station-house yesterday that a horse had been stolen from a lot where he had been picketed out, near the corner of Twelfth and H streets, on Sunday evening, during church time. The horse is the property of Dr. J. W. Marshall, and is described as small, a dark-cream color, of stout build, with a dark stripe down his back, and black mane and tail. Parties seeing or hearing of such an animal will please give notice to the officers.

Emmet Guard Election.

The election held for the choice of a Captain for this company, at their armory in the Pavilion, last evening, resulted in favor of Hon. Michael Horan, member of the Assembly for Sacramento county. Mr. Horan will doubtless make an efficient officer.

Commercial.

On May 16, arrived – Schooner Cine Greenwood, Peterson, from San Francisco, with lumber to N. L. Drew & Co.; sloop Phil Horn, White, from San Francisco, with coal for Sacramento Gas Company. Sailed – Steamer Chin Du Wan, from Colusa, with merchandise.

Arrest.

The only arrest recorded at the station-house last night was that of Ah Tong, by Officer Cambridge, for burglary.

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THE COURTS.

Supreme Court.

Thompson vs. Ploche – On motion of French, ordered that appellant have fifteen days further time to file brief.

Low vs. Austin – On motion of Coffroth, ordered that appellant have fifteen days further time to file brief.

Decker vs. Howell – On motion of Haymond & Stratton, ordered that respondent have ten days further time to file brief.

Klein vs. Central Pacific Railroad Company – On motion of Edgerton, ordered that appellant have ten days further time to file brief.

District Court, Ramage, J.

Meets Monday, May 23.

County Court, Clark J.

Meets today, 10 o'clock A.M.

Police Court, Henley, J.

Thursday, May 19.

Ah Hop, Ah Chung and Ah John, disturbing the peace - $10 or five days each.

Ah Tong, petty larceny – Found guilty.

Emerson Johnson, assault and battery – Continued till to-morrow for a jury.

Charles Redmond, disturbing the peace – Deposit declared forfeited.

Rhoda McGrath, assault and battery – continued till to-day.

Peter Larkin, robbery – Testimony partially taken and further hearing continued till to-day.

James Cochran, petty larceny – Continued till to-day.

THE COMING CONTEST.

The Horses Now at the Park – Pedigrees, Owners, Etc.

Looking through the stables at the Park, yesterday, we found the following horses:

Bay colt Bois D'Arc, three years old; sire, Norfolk; dam sired by Rifleman. Owned by H. D. Wilson, of Tehama.

Brown Filly ---- ----, three years old; sire Rifleman; dam, Jenny Hull. Owned by Willis Hull, of Tehama.

Bay filly Lizzey, three years old; sire, Rifleman; dam sired by Severn. Owned by J. C. Tyler, of Tehama.

Bay stallion Gunner, four years old; sire, Rifleman; dam, Vandal. Owned by J. C. Tyler, of Tehama.

Bay mare Princess, trotter. Owned by P. J. Edmonson, of Haywards.

Ward's Stables.

Bay colt Nordale, three years old; sire Norfolk; dam, Bluedale. Owned by J. C. Ward, of Haywards.

Brown stallion Trapeze, seven years old; sire Owen Dale; dam out of Masidora. Owned by J. C. Ward.

Iron gray colt Pelham, three years old; sire, Norfolk; dam Ashland. Owned by James Douglass, of Woodland.

Bay stallion Idaho, four years old; sire, Volscian; dam, full sister to Bloomsbury. Owned by Tom Achison, of Marysville.

Bay stallion Norfolk. Owned by Winters.

Iron gray filly Queen, three years old; sire, Norfolk; dam, Deuce. Owned by Winters.

Bay filly Emma Barnes, three years old; sire, Norfolk; dam Evadne, by Winnebago, Owned by Winters.

Sorrel stallion Medoc; sire, Cheatham; dam, Ellen Jordan, by Blacknose. Owned by A. Hanlon.

Bay colt Montana, three years old; sire, Lodi; dam, Ellen Jordan, by Blacknose. Owned by J. O. Hanlon.

Bay filly Mamie Hall, three years old; sire Norfolk; dam, Miami, by Belmont. Owned by J. O. Hanlon.

Sorrel filly Emma Lee, three years old; sire, Norfolk; dam Santa Clara, by Owen Dale. Owned by J. O. Hanlon.

Sorrel stallion Al. Bascom, four years old; sired by Rifleman; dam, Fashion, by Belmont. Owned by J. O. Hanlon.

Gray colt Primero, three years old; sire, Lodi; dam, Emma Bulwer. Owned by Nathan Coombs.

Brown colt Oliver Cromwell; sire, Lodi; dam, Annette. Owned by George Treat, of San Francisco.

Chestnut-sorrel stallion Thaddeus Stevens, five years old; sire, Langford; dam, Mary Chilton, by Glencoe. Owned by Geo. Treat.

Bay horse Dexter, Jr.; eight years old; sire, Hambletonian. Owned by Wm. Bryant, San Francisco.

Eoff's Stables.

Light bay stallion Shoo Fly, seven years old; sire George M. Patchen Jr.; dam out of a Trustee mare. J. L. Eoff.

Dark bay mare Don't Bodder Me; sire, George M. Patchen, Jr.; dam out of a May Day mare. J. L. Eoff.

Black Stallion Hiram Woodruff; sire, Young Morrell; dam out of a Morgan mare. J. L. Eoff.

Butler's Stables.

Bay mare Lady Bell, owned by Skaggs. Trotter, nine years old.

Brown mare Lady Washington, owned by Skaggs. Trotter.

Light bay mare Mary Washington, owned by Skaggs. Trotter.

Dark bay stallion David Hill; sire, Black Lion, by Black Hawk, by Hambletonian. Owned by Renwick & Chapman.

Malone's Stables.

Bay mare Lady St. Clair, pacer, six years old.

Brown horse Signal, trotter, six years old. Owned by Frank Rhodes.

Bay mare Fanny, four years old; sire, Niagara. Trotter.

Sorrel filly Mary Jackson, three years old; sire not known; out of Hambletonian mare.

Shear's Stables.

At Shear's “Cottage stables,” just outside the gates of the Park, we found:

Gray mare Empress; sire, St. Clair. Pacer.

Gray horse Abb. Johnson, late from the East. Pacer.

Chestnut-sorrel colt, three years old; sire General Taylor; dam, Peggy Magee.

Shoulder Dislocated.

Between 8 and 9 o'clock yesterday morning a man named Charles Spencer, while engaged in removing chairs from the Pavilion, tipped over one of the chairs and fell to the foot of the flight of steps in front of the building. He was picked up, and at first thought to be fatally hurt; but, upon being carried to the County Hospital, where he was attended by Dr. Donaldson, it was discovered that the fall had dislocated his left shoulder. He is doing well, and may rejoice that his injuries are not more serious.

Sarsfield Grenadiers.

The new military company lately organized in this city under the name of the Sarsfield Grenadier Guard, at a late meeting elected the following officers; W. H. Ashton, Captain; Chas. Brady, First Lieutenant; and Peter Gleeson, Second Lieutenant. Andrew Black was elected Treasurer at a previous meeting. The Sarsfield intend making early application for equipments and admission to the California National Guard.

New Residence.

Our County Clerk, W. B. C. Brown, commenced yesterday the erection of a new and handsome dwelling on the corner of H and Eleventh streets. It is to be frame, two stories high, with brick basement. The plans were drawn by A. A. Bennett, and the work is to be done under the general management of John Voorhees, which is ample assurance that it will be well done.

Arraigned to Plead.

Ah Quong, who was arrested for robbing the store of N. Baird, on J street, of a dozen or so pairs of boots, some months since, and having given bail could not be found after being indicted by the last Grand Jury, but who was subsequently caught, will be arraigned before the County Court to-day to plead.

Arrests.

The slate had the following names at 12 o'clock last night: John Doe, --- Wheaton, and John McGee, arrested by Officer Karcher for being drunk; John O'Grady, by Officer Karcher, for assault and battery.

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Letter Remaining Unclaimed in the Postoffice at Sacramento, State of California, on

Thursday, May 19, 1870.

To obtain these letters the applicant must call for “Advertised Letters,” give the date of the list, and pay one cent for advertising.

LADIES’ LIST.

Adair, Mrs. Hugh Bacher, Mrs. Sarah Baldwin, Mrs. C. G. Barnes, Miss Martha Barber, Miss Ella Barleben, Mrs. Louise Berry, Miss Mary Beaucanon, Mrs. John Barenkamp, Mrs. E. Blackwell, Mrs. H – 3 Bosworth, Mrs. Lilian Brown, Mrs. Eleanora Brown, Mrs. A. C. Buss, Susan Calderwood, Miss B. Chamberlin, Mrs. S. B. Case, Mrs. Mary Clark, Miss Hattie Clark, Mrs. Dr. D. Connell, Mrs. A. Cook, Mrs. Maria – 2 Conan, Mrs. Dr. E. L. Criver, Miss Mattie A. Crable, Mrs. H. M. Dallimore, Mrs. Wm. Danes, Miss Menia A. Derman, Mrs. Pauline Dixon, Miss Rosa Dougherty, Mrs. L. A. Dunkin, Mrs. M. A. - 2 Egan, Miss Bridget Farris, Mrs. James Fernants, Mrs. Mary Field, Mrs. Chauncey Ford, Miss Bridget – 2 Fulton, Miss Ida Ganer, Mrs. Mary E. Geston, Miss Jane Griffin, Mrs. John H. Hall, Miss M. E. Hahn, Babette Hanbois, Miss Johanna Hammond, Mrs. H. B. Harrison, Mrs. A. J. Horan, Mrs. Mary Hartzer, Mrs. Jas. E. Henderson, Mrs. J. M. Heigel, Mrs. Johanna – 2 Hess, Mrs. E. Heppe, Mrs. H. Hoit, Miss Emma Jackson, Mrs. Wm. Johnson, Miss Emma Johnson, Mrs. Annie L. Jose, Maria de Silva Keller, Miss Lizzie Kuma, Mrs. Mary King, Mrs. Wm. Kane, Mrs. Katie

McConnely, Mrs. H. McGrear, Mrs. Kate McDermott, K. T. McLanahan, Miss N. Mariott, Mrs. Sophia Marian, Mrs. Rebecca P. Maxwell, Mrs. Mary May, Carrie Miller, Mrs. Henry J. Moore, Mrs. M. A. - 2 Moore, Mrs. Geo W. Moore, Mrs. Mary O'Neil, Miss Annie Ophal, Miss Otillie Page, Mrs. James H. Palmer, Miss Maggie J. Pana, Dona Anita Powers, Mrs. A. H. Poor, Miss Carrie H. Price, Mrs. Margaret Reed, Mrs. John K. Rodriguez, Mrs. M. A. Schaffer, Mrs. M. A. Schneider, Miss C. Serreim, Miss Annie Segora, Mrs. M. Von – 3 Sendelback, Mrs. M. A. Shannon, Miss Kate Slocum, Mrs. Mary Snell, Mrs. Ann Snider, Miss Mary R. Spiedel, Miss Mary Talmadge, Miss H. M. - 2 Thelorell, Miss L. - 2 Trombley, Miss Eliza Treanor, Miss Maggie Vaile, Mrs. H. C. Vicary, Mrs. Malrina Vicher, Miss C. N. Walter, Mary F. Walrath, Miss Maggie Wait, Miss Aurelie M. Wall, Mary Wall, Maggie Wagner, Mrs. Anton Williams, Mrs. Abbie M. Willage, Miss Ella Winters, Mrs. H. Woods, Miss Anna Woods, Mrs. D. H. Woods, Mrs. N. H. Zumwait, Mrs. S. K. Zimmerman, Miss K. - 2 Zoeler, Miss Dora – 2

GENTLESMEN'S LIST.

Aiker, F. W. Allison, Robt. Anderson, Erick Atkinson, Thos. Ayers, John Alderson, F .B. - 2 Ames, D .B. Anderson, Daniel Augh, Saml Bahlen, Chas Beaubin, Ed Benjohn, Peter Bersheld, Anton Blaisdell, J. H. Boune, Mr. Brill, Abe Burns, Pat Bythway, Thos Ballie, Mr. Bell, Saml L. Beneyjohe, Mr. Bottger, Martin H. Booth, H Briggs, Chas Master Bullivant, Thos Butler, L. G. Butz, Wm Caggenberg, Christe Camly, G. H. Carpenter, Robt Chamber, J. L. Chase, Saml W Chrogan, Joseph Coates, Henry Conell, Thos Coon, T. D. Crum, Geo W. Curbart, Pat Colburn, J. H. Calvert, J. R. Carroll, Thos Chaplin, C. S. Chetoy, G. W. Clarke, J. Q. A. Colby, C. P. Conner, Timothy Corbert, Pat Curtis, L. N. Cusick, James Dann, E. Deas, J. W. Dixon, James – 2 Donnally, P. W. Dunkley, Joseph Davis, R. C. - 2 Dikeman, D. S. Dixon, Alfred Drummond, J. L. Eaton, Joseph Ehrhardt, Henry Fitch, E. F. Franklin, M. R. Frost, Martin Fitzhenry, E. Freeman, Lansing C. Furrer, Ben Gates, P. H. - 2 Gibson, Chas Gibson, Thos Graham, Wellwood Gentner, Christ Gibney, Andrew – 2 Gilson, Chas Griffin, James Hansen, Fritz Howson, Wm Harvey, O. M. Hary, B. Hilt, Chris E. - 2 Hansen, A. W. Harris, H. S. Harvey, Jonah – 2 Heay, Morris Hifbert, J. C. Ingles, Nathan Irving, E. R. - 2 Just, James A. Judd, E. O. Keanan, G. B. Kelly, Martin King, F. F. Kelly, Rev. Francis Keneday, A.

Lambert, Gilman Lemay, Victor Levy, Louis Lilley, W. W. Loose, Chas. E. Lynch, J. J. Landsay, Chas Lendermann, Theod'e Lichthaught, G. Logan, Wm – 2 Lowry, Rev. D. H. McBride, Pat McDowell, Angus H. McQuarrie, Malcolm McWilliams, Finley Madden, Joseph Meiss, August Miller, J. H. Mix, E. H. Moore, T. X. Moriaty, James Morrow, Charles – 2 Mullens, Wm. McClellan & Bro McIntire, Frank C McSweeney, James Macklin, H. C. Martin, E. J., Jr. Miles, Sam Miller, C. R. Moore, James Morrill, Joseph R. - 2 Morran, H. H. Morrison, John Neagle, Mike Norris, J. W. Nelson, B. Nugent, Robt O'Malley, John Orrin, Geo. W. Parker, John T. Perry, H. H. Priseman, Robt Perry, A. L. Pipher, S. D. Ramsey, C. H. Rebscher, Jacob Reynolds, E. T. - 2 Riggs, Elija Robbins, Joseph N. Robinson, A. W. Ryan, E. F. Reid, Wm. Reel, John Richter, Wm. Rice, Walter Robinson, Sumner F. Rottger, M. H. Ryland, Geo Sagear, Geo Sharpe, Robt Smith, J. P. Smith M. Z. Snider, R. M. Snider, M. C. Stoutenberg, J. E. - 3 Sutton, T. J. Sayles, D. Sherwood, W. E. Smith, J. A. Snell, C. N. Snyder, A. C. Snider, Frank Strong, L. F. Terry, Reel Thomann, Henry Tobin, Michael Tyler, A. F. Telton, Geo Tetreauls, Francois – 2 Tobias, M. Urch, Abraham Wade, F. M. - 3 Wunshe, J. Watkins, A. J. West, David Wilson, W. F. Waltman, Daniel Watt, E. F. Watson, J. C. Williamson, Geo Wilson, John Youkin, C. H.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Equalizer Office

Har Sinai Lodge

Ag't East'n Med Col'ge

GEORGE ROWLAND, Postmaster.

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NEW TODAY.

LOST.

On Fourth Street, Between O and R, a MEMORANDUM BOOK, with a Peddler's License. One Hundred Dollars Reward will be paid to any one leaving the same with A. Parinni, Central Restaurant.

Jeremiah Griffin.

SUMMONS.

State of California, County of Sacramento, ss. - In the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District.

The People of the State of California to Rosalie Butler, greeting: You are hereby summoned to answer the complaint of John E. Butler, in said Court filed against you, within ten days from the service of this writ, exclusive of the day of service, if served on you in this county; if served out of this county, but within this Judicial District, within twenty days; but if served on you without said District, then in forty days from such service, exclusive of the day of service, in an action commenced on the 21^st day of May, 1870, in said Court.

Said action is brought to obtain a decree of divorce dissolving the bonds of matrimony existing between you and the plaintiff in this action, upon the grounds of willful desertion for more than two years last past, all of which will more fully appear by reference to the complaint filed herein.

And you are hereby notified that if you fail to answer the complaint as directed, plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief therein demanded.

In testimony whereof, I, W. B. C. Brown, Clerk of the Sixth Judicial District Court aforesaid, do hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, at office in the city of Sacramento, this 21^st day of May, A.D. 1870.

W. B. C. Brown, Clerk

By L. H. Edelen, Deputy Clerk

SEVERANCE & SMITH, Atty's for Plaintiff.

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Monday Morning, May 23, 1870.

THE COURTS.

Supreme Court.

Saturday, May 21.

Pope vs. Dalton – On motion of Cadwalader, and filing stipulation, ordered that respondent have thirty days further time to file brief.

People vs. Josselyn – By order of Court, remittitur stayed until further order of this Court.

District Court, Ramage, J.

Meets today at 10 o'clock A.M.

Police Court, Henley, J.

Saturday, May 21.

Rhoda McGrath, assault and battery – Guilty.

James Cochran, petty larceny – Case dismissed.

Emerson Johnson, assault and battery – Dismissed.

Henry Stonebreaker, petty larceny – Continued till May 23.

A. B. Hurlbert, drunk – Pleaded guilty, and finally discharged.

John Shellers and George W. Faylor, assault and battery – Faylor discharged and Shellers found guilty of assault and battery.

BADLY MAIMED BY A DOG.

A huge cur, seeming part Newfoundland, which has for some time been kept about the house of Engine Company No. 4, on Fifth street, between J and K, for what purpose it would be hard to tell, but perhaps to howl whenever the bells rang – which he usually did, and that loudly – seized a man named Charles Brandaker, while passing there Friday night last, and throwing him from the sloping sidewalk, broke his right ankle and bruised him pretty severely. This dog is an old offender, and has frequently attacked and greatly frightened persons there before, but never so savagely as in this instance. After throwing Brandaker from the slope, he caught him by the coat collar, and being a large and powerful dog, dragged him underneath it, into so close a place that he had to be dragged out again by the parties who came to his relief. It is needless to say here that these great lounging curs are an absolute nuisance; that fact is patent to everyone, and it is a disgrace to the city that some measure is not devised for abating it. It is likely that a suit against the city will grow out of this affair. As this dog has been a fixture about this engine house for many months past, we hope, at least, that it will have the effect of making our city fathers do something to diminish the number of useless dogs about the streets.

ANOTHER SUIT FOR DIVORCE.

John E. Butler, on Saturday, commenced a suit for divorce against Rosalie Butler, alleging that they were married in this county in 1856; that in November, 1864, defendant absented herself, and that he has since had no knowledge of her whereabouts or proceedings. The lawful time having elapsed during which either husband or wife may be absent without forfeiting the rights and protection governed by the marriage obligation, said John E. Butler proposes to be freed from further being compelled to consider himself a married man, and asks the Court to annul the marriage contract between the aforesaid Rosalie and himself.

THE SICK DODGE AGAIN.

A man named Henry Stonebreaker, who was arrested for stealing a watch a few nights ago, was so affected on Saturday morning, about the time he was taken to the Police Court for examination, that when officer Dunlevy went for him he found him on the floor of the prison, in pretty lively convulsions. Dr. Simmons being called in, found the young man's pulse to be all right, and he in a generally healthy condition. It is surmised that he was “playing possum,” in order that he might get into the hospital. It will be remembered that this sick dodge was played successfully here a year or two ago.

HEBREW BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

At the annual meeting of the Hebrew Benevolent Society of this city, held yesterday, the following officers were duly elected for one year; Henry Kohn, President; G.Woolf, Vice President; W. H. Bremer, Secretary; P. Franklin, Treasurer; Trustees – A. Levy, M. Levy and A. Hamburger.

EN ROUTE.

Under Sheriff McBrown, of Nevada, passed through the city on Saturday with an insane man named Eugene Oakless, who had been committed to the Asylum.

ARRESTS.

The arrests since our last report are recorded at the Station-house as follows: Sam Astin, by Special Officer Taylor, for being drunk; – Howell, by Special Brissell, for being drunk; William Luce, insane, brought in by Deputy Sheriff J. C. Wood, of Trinity county; Charles Jordan, by Officers Rider and Martz, for being drunk; Jim Ryan, by Constable Hawks, of Yolo county, for petty larceny; George Neveryet, by Officers Chamberlin and Babbitt, for disturbing the peace; Geo. W. Wallace and A. C. Sweetser, by Officer Karcher, for violating city ordinance; Hugh Dana, by Constable Hawks, of Yolo county, for resisting an officer.

BROUGHT IN.

Hugh Dana, the father of Jack Dana, who escaped from arrest yesterday and Saturday, as mentioned elsewhere, was brought to the Station-house late last night by Constable Hawks, having been arrested for assisting in preventing the arrest of his son, yesterday.

CHURCH SOCIETY INCORPORATED.

There was filed on Saturday, with the County Clerk, the certificate of incorporation of the “Church of the Disciples of Christ.” Trustees – John Davis, John O. Garrett, and William Chamberlin.

SPECIAL OFFICER APPOINTED.

Hugh Jeffery was appointed on Saturday by Sheriff Woods a special deputy, for the district between Twelfth and Tenth, on K street.

UNDELIVERED MESSAGES.

There are messages at the Telegraph Office for Miss Josephine Murphy, J. Arnold and Sam. Chapman.

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SUMMONS.

In the District Court of the Second Judicial District of the State of California, in and for the county of Butte.

Charity M. Sullivan vs. Mary Amelia Mathews, E. W. Matthews, Laura Amanda Green, R. M. Green and Elma V. Haynes.

Action brought in the District Court of the Second Judicial District, and the complaint filed in the county of Butte, in the office of the Clerk of said District Court.

The People of the State of California send greeting to Mary Amelia Mathews, E. W. Matthews, Laura Amanda Green, R. M. Green, Elma V. Haynes.

You are hereby required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of the Second Judicial District of the State of California, in and for the county of Butte, and to answer the complaint filed therein (a copy of which accompanies this summons) within ten days (exclusive of the day of service) after the service on you of this summons – if served within this county – or if served out of this county but in this Judicial District, within twenty days – or if served out of said District, then within forty days – or judgment by default will be taken against you.

The said action is brought to obtain the judgment and decree of this Court quieting the title of plaintiff to the southern half of a certain tract of land situated in Butte county, California, being a portion of what is known as the “Fernandez Grant” (more particularly described in plaintiff''s complaint, to which reference is here made). That if you the said defendants have any estate or interest in said lands, that it be decreed that you hold the same in trust for plaintiff, and that you be required to execute said trust by conveying the said lands to this plaintiff, and that upon your failure so to do, that this Court appoint a commissioner with directions to make, execute and deliver to plaintiff a deed conveying said lands to her; and for such other and further relief as to equity and good conscience shall seem meet – and for her costs. Plaintiff alleges that about the year A.D. 1856, she intermarried with one A. B. Moore and lived and cohabited with him as his lawful wife; that R. B. Moore about the year 1855 purchased and became the owner of the undivided 5-12^th of said “Fernandez Grant”: that after the said marriage of said plaintiff with A. B. Moore, they, with the consent of and approbation of R. B. Moore, entered upon and took possession of that portion of said “Fernandez Grant” described in the complaint and above referred to, and in pursuance of the consideration and agreements with said R. B. Moore alleged in said complaint; about September A.D. 1857, said A. B. Moore died, leaving plaintiff, and Katie A. Moore, their infant daughter, his sole heirs; subsequently, by a decree of said Court, partition was made of said “Fernandez Grant”, and decree was made that R. B. Moore should have and hold in severalty with other parcels, the aforesaid parcel of said grant; R. B. Moore was the duly appointed administrator of the estate of A. B. Moore, and administered upon and settled up said estate; that in June, 1861, plaintiff married with and became the wife of one Vincent Haynes, and lived and cohabited with said Haynes as such wife until his death, about Nov., 1864; that during the lifetime of her said husband Haynes, R. B. Moore in the fulfilment of his trust as administrator as aforesaid, conveyed to her and her then husband the southern half of said parcel, and to Katie A. Moore, her child and coheir, the northern half of said parcel of land; that said conveyance was made for the consideration alleged as such in plaintiff's complaint, and for the purpose of conveying the title of said land to her and her said child Katie as the sole heirs of A. B. Moore; that the female defendants herein are the children of said husband Haynes by a former marriage, and claim to have some interest in said land adverse to plaintiff, as the heirs of the said Haynes.

Wherefore she brings suit and if you fail to appear and answer the said complaint as above required, the plaintiff will [take] judgment against you by default, and will apply to the Court for the relief in her complaint demanded.

Given under my hand and the seal of the District Court of the Second Judicial District, in and for said county, this 12^th day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy.

M. H. DARRACH, Clerk.

BELCHER & BELCHER, AND A. MAURICE, Jr., Pl'ffs Att's.

SUMMONS.

State of California, County of Sacramento, Sacramento Township, ss. In Justice's Court, before J. N. Bingay, Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid.

The People of the State of California to T. W. Standwell, greeting: You are hereby summoned to appear before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the Township of Sacramento, and county of Sacramento, within fifteen days from service of this summons, to answer unto the complaint of Russell & Winterburn, who sues to recover the sum of fifty-eight dollars and sixty-five cents ($58 65) amount due on account, as fully set forth in a complaint on file in my office. And if you fail to appear and answer, the plaintiff then and there will take judgment against you for the aforesaid amount, together with costs and damages.

Given under my hand, in Sacramento, this 20^th day of May, 1870.

J. N. Bingay, Justice of the Peace.

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THE COURTS.

Supreme Court.

Monday, May 23.

Burrill vs. Haw – On motion of Cadwalader, ordered that respondent have ten days further time to file brief.

County Court. - Clark, J.

Monday, May 23.

Court opened pursuant to adjournment, but there being no business presented, adjourned until Monday, May 30.

Probate Court – Clark, J.

Saturday, May 21.

In the matter of the estate of William Anson, deceased – Charles J. Torbert and ---- were appointed appraisers.

Monday, May 23.

Estate of Anthony Kreamer, deceased – Final account of administrator allowed and confirmed.

Estate of William T. May, deceased – Final account of administrator referred to Terrence Masterson to examine and report thereon.

Guardianship of the estate of Eugenie Ritter, minor – Report of guardian continued.

Estate of Moses Carmony, deceased – On motion of A. P. Catlin, and for good cause shown, George Carmony, administrator, is removed from his trust and his letters revoked.

Police Court -Henley, J.

Monday, May 23.

Henry Stonebreaker, petty larceny – Continued till to-morrow.

Joseph Warimon, vagrancy – Continued till to-morrow.

Sam Astin, M. Howell and Charles Gordon, drunk – pleaded guilty.

George Neverget, disturbing the peace – Pleaded guilty.

Edward Gunther, petty larceny – pleaded guilty.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

Monday, May 23.

The Board met for regular weekly meeting. Present – Swift, Rider and McCleery. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

Application of H. O. Beatty (affidavit attached) for cancellation of taxes, read and granted.

Application of N. L. Drew, asking that taxes be canceled on three schooners assessed to him for $27,000, laid over until next meeting.

Bids for raising the engine-house on Eighth street, between J and K, opened and read. Wm. Chesley & Co. being the lowest bidder, the contract was awarded to that firm at $1,140.

Bids for the grading of Eighth street, from I to K, were opened and read, and contracts awarded to D. S. Jacks, from I to J, at 41 ½ cents per yard for earth, $38 for street crossings and $25 for alley crossings, each; and to Samuel Carrighan, from J to K, at 44 cents for earth, $36 for street crossings and $16 for alley crossings, each.

Quarterly report of Chief Engineer Hapeman, of the Fire Department, was read, and recommendation for the purchase of hose and new cisterns referred to Committee on Repairs, etc.

Petition of H. Bowman and others, to have water pipe extended in the alley between P and Q, Sixth and Seventh streets; also, petition of W. E. Chamberlain and others, to have water pipe laid in the alley between M and N streets, from Fourteenth to Nineteenth, were referred to Superintendent of the Water Works.

Petition of C. H. Krebs, to be allowed money paid on mortgage which he did not own, ordered filed.

Application of Schreiber & Howell for cancellation of taxes on $5,000. Granted.

Application of Mrs. Woolson for a reduction in a charge for water used at City Cemetery. Referred to proper committee.

Remonstrance of J. F. Rudolph and others against a wooden sewer in the alley between K and L, Third and Fourth streets. Granted.

D. W. Earl, Charles McCreery, Leland Stanford, and others, made application to lay down a private railroad track on the east side of Front street, from L, to connect with the Sacramento Valley Railroad at or about the foot of M street. Referred to Street Commissioner.

Acceptance of J. C. Garland and others of the conditions of Ordinance No. 138 (granting the street railroad franchise) ordered spread upon the records, etc.

The following audited claims were ordered printed: W. A. Dewey, $60; Huntington & Hopkins, $103 50; Jacob Stortz, $6; J. K. Alexander, $100; Williams & Co., $124; J. H. McCune, $250; Joseph Bauquier, $151 50; Charles Stuart, $37 50; A. Johnson, $1; Thomas Henry, $334; John Coffee, $85; Jerry Sullivan, $9; Jerry Crane, $10; Geo. Schmeiser, $40 87; Treadwell & Co., $16 84; S. W. Butler, $54; David Bush, $7 75; W. T. Garratt, $84; Williams & Co., $93 42.

Board adjourned, to meet on Monday next, at 10 o'clock.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

Monday, May 23.

Board met pursuant to adjournment, President Meredith in the chair. All members present except Supervisor Bailey.

Bids for Hospital bonds were opened as follows: I. S. Wormser, 88 ¾ cents for $50,000; D. O. Mills & Co., the whole or part at 85 1-10 cents; of Julius Wetzlar (Capital Savings Bank), $68,200, at 85 ¼ cents; of S. S. Greenwood for $1,500, at 80 cents. The bid of Wormser was accepted and the rest rejected.

The demand of Louis Sutton for an assessment of damages by jury for injury likely to be done to his property by the opening of a certain proposed road, was received and placed on file.

A communication from John Cunningham, in regard to painting the flag-staff in front of the Pavilion, was referred to Committee on Public Buildings.

The office of Road Overseer of District No. 27, was declared vacant, and Stephen J. Dillon appointed to fill vacancy, with bond fixed at $1,000.

The Board then adjourned until to-day.

ARCHERY PRIZES.

The practice in archery by the ladies at the Arion's festival on Sunday last resulted in the award of prizes as follows: First prize, workbox, Mrs. Schroth; second, pair of vases, Mrs. Schmaelitz; third, box of perfumery, Mrs. Ott; fourth, portmonnaie, Miss Storch; fifth, sewing basket, Mrs. Rash; sixth, fancy cup and saucer, Mrs. Loshe; seventh, taper-holder, Miss Aschenauer; eighth, purse, Miss Wetzler; ninth, card dish, Mrs. Krutzberger; tenth, ladies' penknife, Mrs. Oule.

TRADE MARK FILED.

The claim of John J. Touer to the exclusive right to a trade mark and name, embracing the words “Eagle Soap Company, San Francisco -Chemical Olive,” with a stencil marked spread eagle between the lines, was filed in the office of the Secretary of State yesterday.

CHAMPAGNE MEAD.

A box of this delightful Summer beverage made its welcome appearance in this office yesterday, and was summarily disposed of by the thirsty attaches. The manufacturer, Mr. J. Davidson, will please accept our thanks.

GAVE HIMSELF UP.

The young man, Jack Dana, who escaped from Constable Hawks, of Yolo, on Saturday last, and on Sunday after being found refused to be rearrested, voluntarily surrendered himself to the authorities yesterday. Father and son, the former arrested for resisting the officer in attempting to arrest the latter on Sunday, were yesterday both in County Jail together. Had the younger Dana gone quietly along with the officer at first, his father would not have been incarcerated, and his own chances of being proven innocent of the charges against him would certainly have been rather better than they now appear.

ARRESTS.

The arrests for yesterday were Antonio Cerda and Albert Ciferentes, by Officers Hickey and Babbitt, for disturbing the peace; George Cinen, by officer Babbitt, for assault and battery; Michael Howlin, by Officer Lindsey, for being drunk; Michael Higgins, by Officer Rider, for vagrancy; Daniel Sulgenier, by Officer Parks, for assault and battery; Pat McCanner, for petty larceny, and Lizzie Burres, for disturbing the peace, by Officer Babbitt; Annie Doe and Abby Doe, by Officer Harvey, for malicious mischief; Richard Burke, by Officer Karcher, for vagrancy.

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.

The certificate of incorporation of the Argenta Silver Mining Company was placed on file in the office of the Secretary of State yesterday. The works of the company are located in Elke District, in the State of Nevada. Capital stock, $1,400,000, in shares of $100 each. Trustees – T. J. Riley, Jesse Cope, John E. Dixon, L. Livingston and G. W. Stewart. Principal place of business, San Francisco.

BOLD ROBBERY.

The lodging house of Mrs. S. B. Chamberlain, on J street, just below Second, was robbed yesterday morning, between 8 and 9 o'clock, of a counterpane, a pair of blankets, sheets, etc. A man was seen running down the stairs about that time with a bundle; but, supposing him to be a laundryman with the clothes of some lodger, he was not molested, and carried off his booty in safety.

DISTRICT COURT.

The Sixth District Court was not opened yesterday, owing to the non-arrival of Judge Wallace, of the Seventh District, who was temporarily to supply the place of Judge Ramage, still detained in Yolo county. Judge Wallace will probably arrive to-day.

CHIEF OF STAFF.

Among the arrivals overland yesterday was General Werry, Chief of General Schofield's staff, who will assume command of this military division until the arrival of Schofield, recently appointed to this coast.

UNDELIVERED MESSAGES.

There are messages at the Telegraph office for A. J. Williamson and C. V. Carroll.

MINES IN SISKIYOU- THE WOOL CLIP.

We summarize as follows from the Yreka Union, May 21.:

The miners at Happy Camp are generally doing well. Ambrose's claim is paying well, and Richardson's is supposed to be, though he don't let his neighbors know how it is doing.

E. Steele has sold his Steamboat mining claim. The purchasers are William Murray and William Henry. We understand the amount paid, or to be paid, for it is $40,000.

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SUMMONS.

State of California, County of Sacramento, ss. In the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District.

The People of the State of California to Rosalie Butler, greeting: You are hereby summoned to answer the complaint of John E. Butler, in said Court filed against you, within ten days from the service of this writ, exclusive of the day of service, if served on you in this county; if served out of this county but within this Judicial District, within twenty days; but if served on you without said District, then in forty days such service, exclusive of the day of service, in an action commenced on the 21^st day of Ma, 1870, in said Court.

Said action is brought to obtain a decree of divorce dissolving the bonds of matrimony existing between you and the plaintiff in this action, upon the grounds of willful desertion for more than two years last past, all of which will more fully appear by reference to the complaint filed herein.

And you are hereby notified, that if you fail to answer the complaint as directed, plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief therein demanded.

In testimony whereof, I. W. B. C. Brown, Clerk of the Sixth Judicial District Court aforesaid, do hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, at office in the city of Sacramento, this 21^st day of May, A.D. 1870.

W. B. C. BROWN, Clerk

By L. H. EDELEN, Deputy Clerk.

SEVERANCE & SMITH, Att’ys for Plaintiff.

SUMMONS.

State of California, County of Sacramento, Sacramento Township, ss. In Justice's Court, before J. N. Bingay, Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid.

The People of the State of California to T. W. Standwell, greeting: You are hereby summoned to appear before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the Township of Sacramento, and county of Sacramento, within fifteen days from the service of this summons, to answer unto the complaint of Russell & Winterburn, who sues to recover the sum of fifty-eight dollars and sixty-five cents ($58 65) amount due on account, as fully set forth in a complaint on file in my office. And if you fail to appear and answer, the plaintiff then and there will take judgment against you for the aforesaid amount, together with costs and damages.

Given under my hand, in Sacramento, this 20^th day of May, 1870.

J. N. BINGAY, Justice of the Peace.

Transcribed by: Jeanne Taylor

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Sacramento Reporter

May 25, 1870

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THE COURTS.

Supreme Court.

Tuesday, May 24.

White vs. Lyons – On motion of Haymond and Stratton, ordered that appellant have fifteen days further time to file brief.

Lorezano vs. Camarilla – On motion of Cadwalader, and filing stipulation, ordered that respondent have twenty days further time to file brief.

Borkheimer vs. Baldwin – On motion of Sharp & Lloyd, and filing stipulation, ordered that appellants have twenty days further time to file brief.

District Court, W. C. Wallace, J.

Tuesday, May 24.

L. Frink vs. M. A. Alsip et al. - Continued on motion and affidavit of defendants, at cost of defendants, for term.

C. K. Garrison vs. John Rider – Judgment for plaintiff for possession of lots, 6, 7 and 8, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth, A and B streets, without damages.

Samuel Poorman, administrator, vs. C. H. Krebs et al – Continued for the term by consent.

James L. King vs. S. T. King et al – Motion for nonsuit granted.

Jas. Gillis vs. John Burnett et al – Witnesses examined and cause continued until to-day.

Court adjourned until 10 o'clock A.M. this morning.

Police Court, Henley, J.

Tuesday, May 24.

Ti Lee, assault to murder – Continued till the 26^th instant.

Charles Ruland, disturbing the peace – Continued till to-day.

Henry Stonebreaker, petty larceny – Found guilty.

Joseph Marmion, vagrancy – Guilty.

Ah Chung and Ah Tuck, slaughtering hogs within the city limits, and Sang Wo, keeping hogs within the city limits – Continued till the 26^th instant.

John Shellers, disturbing the peace – Fined $10.

George Neveryet, disturbing the peace – Fined $10 or five days.

Edward Gunther, petty larceny – Sixty days.

Antonio Cereda and Albert Cifuentes, disturbing the peace, and George Cerea, assault and battery – Continued till to-day.

Michael Howlin, drunk – Pleaded guilty.

Michael Higgins, vagrancy – Found guilty.

Daniel Sullinger, assault and battery – Continued till to-day.

Pat McConner, petty larceny – Bond forfeited.

Lizzie Burns, disturbing the peace, and Richard Burke, vagrancy – Continued till to-day.

Annie Doe and Abbie Roe, malicious mischief – Discharged.

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INCENDIARISM.

Two Unsuccessful Attempts Made Yesterday.

Between 1 and 2 o’clock on yesterday morning a most diabolical attempt was made to fire the residence of Chambers Orr, on P street, between Eighth and Ninth. Mrs. Orr first heard a noise on the outside, and waking her husband, he and another gentleman inspecting the rear of the house, a box containing shavings saturated with coal oil was found placed against the kitchen door, on the outside, and on fire, and it was with some difficulty that the fire was put out and the building saved.

No clue or suspicion as to who could have perpetrated this villainous act has yet been obtained. An hour later than the above, a similar attempt was made upon the residence of Elder J. B. Hill, of the Methodist Church, on J street, between Sixteenth and Seventeenth. At about a quarter to 3, Mr. Hill was aroused by the crackling of flames, and found his room rapidly filling with smoke; and, upon search, found that some scoundrel had piled up a quantity of dry wood and splinters under the porch of the house, immediately beneath the room in which Mr. Hill was sleeping, and set it on fire. Fortunately, the discovery was made before any serious damage was done, and the fire extinguished. Mr. Hill cannot conceive of any one who could from malice or other motive make this dastardly attempt to burn his premises and endanger his life; and therefore, like the other instance, no clue can be found as to who was the perpetrator. Had a few minutes more elapsed in either of these instances, a serious conflagration, and perhaps loss of life, would have resulted. Hanging would be too good for such villains, if they were to meet with just punishment.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

Tuesday, May 24.

Board met pursuant to adjournment, President Meredith in the chair. All members present.

Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. On motion of Supervisor Domingos, all the parties who were awarded contracts for furnishing the County Hospital with supplies were instructed to file bonds with the Clerk of the Board for the faithful compliance with the provisions of the contracts.

Benjamin Dyer was appointed Viewer in the matter of the new road in District No. 5, in place of John Lawton, resigned.

Bids for furnishing the County Jail with locks were received from C. Rave and J. W. Meyer at $15 per lock. Both bids being the same, the matter was referred to the Committee on Hospital and Prisons.

On motion, the President and Clerk were authorized to advertise for bids for the balance of Hospital bonds, and also for $50,000 of County Court-house bonds, as authorized by law.

Board adjourned to meet May 26, at half-past 10 o'clock A.M.

MARRIAGE In HIGH LIFE.

The marriage of John D. Yost, of the firm of H. S. Crocker & Co., and Miss Mary Ormsby, of Sonoma county, and sister of Mrs. Judge Sanderson, which took place at the Congregational Church at noon yesterday, was the event of the day, and was the occasion of the display of a great deal of feminine finery. The church was well filled, and the audience was full three-fourths feminine. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Dwinell. The bride was attended by Misses Wood, Sparhawk, Hooker and Ross, and the bridegroom by Messrs. McCullough, Starr, Charles Campbell and Edward Cadwalader. The reception took place at Judge Sanderson's residence, immediately after the ceremony at the church, and was attended by a large number of the friends of the newly married pair.

THE PICNIC YESTERDAY.

The picnic of the Seventh Street Methodist Church Sunday School, at Jackson's Grove, yesterday, was one of the finest of the season. The trip on the boat was agreeable, and the grounds in the best possible condition, and the weather warm enough to make a shady grove the most desirable place imaginable. After enjoying a delightful day the party reached the city again at a little past six o'clock. On the up trip a meeting was formed on the boat (the Governor Dana), over which P. H. Russell, Superintendent of the Sunday School, presided, and resolutions passed expressing the thanks of the party to Captain B. S. Brewington and the other officers of the boat for their kindness and attention during the excursion.

GAVE BONDS.

Jack Dana, charged with felony, gave the required bonds to appear before the next Grand Jury, and was released from custody.

HOTEL THIEVES.

Besides the robbery of Mrs. Chamberlain's lodging house, mentioned yesterday, the Avon House was entered on Monday evening, and sundry articles stolen therefrom. Sheehan's Lady Adams House, on K street, between Front and Second, and the Albion House, on K, between Fifth and Sixth streets, were entered yesterday morning. The Arcade Hotel, on Second street, was also visited and robbed of some bed clothing. The thieves seem determined to be supplied with bedding.

SERENADE.

The Union Band gave A. Lotthammer, one of their members who was married on Sunday last, a rousing serenade, between 11 and 12 o'clock last night. The residence of the bridegroom is just above the saloon of a brother, and of course the band were regaled with the requisite beverages for drinking the health of the newly-made Benedict and his bride. The gathering dispersed about midnight.

ARRESTS.

The arrests yesterday were: Charles Dougall, by Officers Martz and Lindsay, for threats against life; and John Dickenson, by Special Officer Jackson, on the charge of being a common drunkard.

SALT SALMON FOR THE EAST.

J. Gregory, of this city, forwarded to-day per rail to Chicago four tons of salt salmon on an order from A. Booth.

UNDELIVERED MESSAGE.

There is a message at the telegraph office for W. H. Williams.

WESTERN COAST NEWS.

Supposed Suicide at Stockton – Probably a Sacramentan.

We copy the following from the Independent, May 24:

About half past 11 o’clock on Saturday night last a man arrived at the Weber House in this city, and registered his name as E. H. Burnham, was shown to a room, and, as is supposed, retired for the night. A lady residing in the house last evening reported that an unusual smell emanated from the room, and one of the attaches of the house, finding the door locked, looked over the transom-light above the door and perceived the man lying on his bed. The door of the room was immediately forced open, when Mr. Burnham was found dead. Appearances indicated that he had been dead at least twenty-four hours. Two small vials were found in the room – one in the bed and the other on a stand near the bed, and one of them contained laudanum. Coroner Bond was notified of the affair, proceeded at once to the hotel, took charge of the remains and removed them to the dead-house. In addition to a few trifling articles found on the body of deceased by the Coroner, was a letter, of which the following is a copy:

“Sacramento, May 10, 1870.

E. H. BURNHAM, Esq. - Friend Ned; Please come back. I think a settlement can be effected. Indeed, the affair is not so bad as you seem to think. For God's sake come back; your mother is distracted. At all events do nothing rash, and write to me by return mail. Mr. Vance has gone to Virginia City, and will not be back before the first of June.

Your friend, A. J. WILLIAMSON.”

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Sacramento Reporter, May 25, 1870 pg. 4 col. 3

SHERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue of an execution to me directed, issued out of the Justice's Court of A. H. Lynch, a Justice of the Peace in and for Sacramento township, Sacramento county, State of California, on a judgment rendered therein on the 7^th day of May, A.D. 1870, in favor of Owen Hannan and against Robert Biggs, for the sum of two hundred and thirty-two and forty-six one hundredths ($232 46) dollars, in gold coin, with interest on the said sum of $232 46 from the 7^th day of May, 1870, at the rate of one per cent per month, together with twenty-five ($25) dollars, costs of suit and all accruing costs, I have levied upon and seized, and will expose at public sale, at the Court-house door, in Sacramento county, on Tuesday, 7^th Day of June, 1870 at 11 O'clock A.M.

All the right, title, interest and claim of Robt. Biggs, defendant, of, in and to the following described piece or parcel of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City of Sacramento, County of Sacramento and State of California, and known and described upon the map or plan of said city as the east half (E½) of lot number four (4) in the block or square bounded by N and O and Front and Second streets, in said city.

J. S. WOODS, Sheriff of Sacramento County.

By A. S. WOODS, Under Sheriff.

P. DUNLAP, Plaintiff's Attorney.

Sacramento Reporter, May 25, 1870 pg. 4 col. 4

Sacramento Reporter, May 25, 1870 pg. 4 col. 6

SUMMONS.

State of California, County of Sacramento, Sacramento Township, ss. In Justice's Court, before J. N. Bingay, Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid.

The People of the State of California to T. W. Standwell, greeting: You are hereby summoned to appear before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the Township of Sacramento, and county of Sacramento, within fifteen days from the service of this summons, to answer unto the complaint of Russell & Winterburn, who sues to recover the sum of fifty-eight dollars and sixty-five cents ($58 65) amount due on account, as fully set forth in a complaint on file in my office. And is you fail to appear and answer, the plaintiff then and there will take judgment against you for the aforesaid amount, together with costs and damages.

Given my hand, in Sacramento, this 20^th day of May, 1870.

J. N. BINGAY, Justice of the Peace.

Transcribed by: Jeanne Taylor

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Sacramento Reporter

Thursday Morning, May 26, 1870.

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THE COURTS.

Supreme Court.

Wednesday, May 25.

Weaver vs. Haywood – On motion of Hamilton & Gordon, ordered that respondent have ten days further time to file brief.

District Court – Wallace, J.

Wednesday, May 25.

James Gillis vs. John Barrett et al. - Continued for further proof.

Eli Mayo vs. F. S. Malone et al. - Judgment for plaintiff for possession of lot 6, between First and Second, K and L streets.

Cacheville Agricultural Ditch Company vs. Woodland Ditch Company – Continued by consent.

W. Hodgdon vs. L. Schmaelzle – Fifteen days given in addition to the time allowed by statute in which to file statement on motion for new trial.

C. K. Garrison vs. John Rider – Stay of proceedings until further order of Court.

Eli Mayo vs. F. S. Malone et al. - Same order.

P. H. Russell vs. George H. Mixer et al. - Rule against defendants to show cause on Friday why the order staying proceedings should not be set aside.

S. B. Hyers vs. Anna Hyers – Referred to Court Commissioner to take testimony.

Matthew Hodge vs. John Mayer et al. - Default entered and cause submitted.

Adjourned till Friday at half-past 10 o'clock A.M.

Police Court – Henley, J.

Wednesday, May 25.

Ah Ben, assault to murder-continued till the 27^th.

Charles Rowland, disturbing the peace-Not guilty.

Henry Stonebreaker, petty larceny-Sentenced to sixty days.

Joseph Marimon, vagrancy-Same sentence.

Michael Howlin, drunk-Sentenced to five days.

Michael Higgins, vagrancy-Sentenced to ninety days.

William Brown (colored), defaulting juryman-Fined $3

Daniel Sullinger (colored), assault and battery on a Chinaman-Tried before a jury of colored men and found guilty.

PICNIC and TARGET SHOOTING.

The Sacramento Hussars, Captain Ebner, held their annual picnic and target excursion yesterday, at the Tivoli House, and had a most agreeable day. Before starting the company paraded the principal streets, with the Union Band (mounted) in the lead, and presented a fine appearance. They numbered forty-one saddles. The shooting company was with revolvers, and resulted in the following award of prizes; First prize, a gold ring (company prize), valued at $20, Chas. Dold; 2d. Three diamond shirt studs (company prize), value $16, Wm. Bartels; 3d. Order for a box of Rhine wine (presented by Captain Ebner), valued at $16, F. Wagenblast; 4^th. Quartz shirt studs (company prize), valued at $12, F. Rutaler; 5^th. Order for a pair of pants (presented by J. Suverkrup), valued at $10, Phillip Shoen; 6^th. Meerschaum pipe, (presented by A. Ross), A. Kaufman; 7^th. Meerschaum pipe (presented by F. Pfiffer), valued at $7, Louis Nicolas; 8^th. Agate shirt studs (company prize), valued at $6, M. Rogel; 9^th. Silver cup, presented by A. Dennery, valued at $5, B. Meir; 10^th Silver watch chain (company prize), valued at $5, George Gotthold; 11^th. Order for hat, presented by P. Trope, valued at $7, C. Wolleb; 12^th. Bridle, presented by F. Wagenblast, valued at $7, Henry Eisenmenger; 13^th. Pocket knife, presented by A. Menke, Geo. Uhl; 14^th. Box of cigars, presented by F. Englehardt, valued at $7, Charles Heisen; 15^th. Box of wine, presented by W. Bartels, valued at $7, Charles Selenger; 16^th. Gold pen and holder, presented by L. Lotthammer, valued at $3; 17^th. One ham, presented by A. Heilbron, valued at $4, Jacob Stotz; 18^th. Two volumes of Cooke's Tactics, presented by M. Kaufman, valued at $3, M. Smith; 19^th Diamond breastpin, presented by H. Wachhorst, valued at $5, James M. Donald; 20^th. Pair of razors and strop, presented by Chas. Wolleb, A. Hillebrand; 21^st. One keg of lager, presented by Capital Brewery, valued at $4, F. Reisnersman; 22d. Fancy burlesque prize, Charles Roediken; 23d. Leather medal, Mike Miller.

ARRESTS.

The arrests for yesterday were as follows: Barney Gilroy, insane, by Constable Van Morsen, of Center township; Thomas Vanderbilt, by Officer Moore, for petty larceny; Thomas O'Neil, by Officer Karcher, for petty larceny; Henry Williams, by Officer Brissell, James O'Neil, by Officer Jackson, for assault and battery; Wild McCarty, by Officers Harvey and Faylor, for being drunk; Isaac Friend, by Officer Jeffery, for disturbing the peace; John Doe, by Officer Jeffery, for assault and battery; S. Levy, by Officer Brissell, for disturbing the peace.

A WHEEL OFF AND RUNAWAY.

As M. Frey was driving up J street, about 6 o'clock last evening, one of the fore [sic] wheels of his buggy came off, and, letting one end of the axle to the ground, so frightened the horse that he took to his liveliest pace and ran on up street, with the Doctor hanging by one hand to the buggy, while with the other he endeavored to rein him in. The situation was precarious; but, by dint of hard pulling, the Doctor finally stopped the horse between Seventh and Eighth streets without serious damage. Nothing but strict presence of mind in this instance prevented quite a serious accident.

A DESERVING SUBJECT.

We have seen a paper, signed by Rev. Drs. Scudder, Cox, Stone, Stebbins, Charlton and other prominent gentlemen, recommending Stephen Doe, now in this city, as a man who is deserving of assistance. He is engaged in selling books, and has suffered many reverses.

Transcribed by: Jeanne Taylor

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Sacramento Reporter

Friday Morning

May 27, 1870

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Col. 1-2

THE COURTS.

Supreme Court. Thursday, May 26.

Western Pacific Railroad Company vs. Eastman – On motion of Robinson, ordered that appellants have thirty days further time to file brief.

Thompson vs. McKay – On motion of Haymond & Stratton, ordered that appellants have thirty days further time to file brief in reply to respondent's supplementary brief.

McManus vs. O'Sullivan – On motion of Coffroth, and filing stipulation, ordered that appellant have ten days time to file brief in reply.

People vs. Renfrow – On motion of Ross, and filing stipulation, ordered that appellant have thirty days further time to file brief.

People vs. Pool – On motion of Ross, and filing stipulation, ordered that appellants have thirty days further time to file brief.

People vs. Parker – On motion of Ross, and filing stipulation, ordered that appellant have thirty days further time to file brief.

People vs. Fetherow – On motion of Ross, and filing stipulation, ordered that appellant have thirty days further time to file brief.

Bernal vs. Lynch – On motion of Stow, and filing mandate from Supreme Court of the United States of the United States, ordered that remittitur to District Court issue forthwith.

McKee vs. Greene – On motion of Comte, ordered that appellant have thirty days further time to file brief.

Christy vs. Supervisors Sacramento County – On motion of Cadwalader, and filing petition for rehearing, ordered a stay of proceedings until same is determined.

DISTRICT COURT, Ramage, J. Thursday, May 26.

Meets today at 10 A.M. LAW DAY – CALENDAR TO BE CALLED.

E. M. Hartley, administratrix of the estate of H. H. Hartley deceased, vs. G. F. Fulham – Motion for change of venue.

Richard Jones vs. Peter O'Rourke et al. - Motion to quash summons, etc., and to dismiss suit as to A. McNeal and S. W. Burke et al.

T. H. Jackson vs. John Liness – Motion for a new trial.

A. S. Kellogg vs. F. T. Durke et al. - Motion for leave to amend complaint.

Eli Mayo vs. Tim Foley – Motion for a new trial.

A. W. Harlan vs. H. W. Johnson et al. - Demurrer to complaint.

John Weller vs. H. Clarke – Same.

Eli Mayo vs. City of Sacramento – Motion to strike out intervention of the city of Sacramento.

C. F. Julliard vs. E. E. Marshall – Motion to dismiss suit and judgment for defendant.

Same vs Same -Motion to strike out and for judgment.

People vs. Doe G, 5,190, vs. J. Dickerson – Motion for writ of assistance.

George W. Leet vs. D. D. Satterfield – Demurrer to complaint.

John C. Garland vs. John Rider – Motion to compel plaintiff to file undertaking on issuing an injunction.

L. H. Foote vs. J. W. Richmond – Motion to retax cost bill.

Same vs. Same – Motion for leave to file supplemental answer.

W. H. Wright vs. Thomas Maguire – Demurrer to complaint.

L. H. Foote vs. A. B. Wilson et al. - Motion for new trial.

E. M. Hartley, administratrix, vs. Phil Callahan – Demurrer to complaint.

People vs. J. J. Lynn et al. - Motion to strike out defendants' pretended answer, and for judgment as prayed for.

People vs. Mike Lynch, Coe G., 8,246, et al. - Same.

People vs. J. H. English et al. - Same.

People vs. Cox & Jones et al. -Same.

People vs. A. A. Wood et al. - Same.

People vs. D. L. Barton et al. - Same.

People vs. A. T. Renwick et al. - Same.

People vs. R. Parker et al. - Same.

L. H. Foote vs. L. B. Webber et al. - Motion for new trial.

P. H. Russell vs. George H. Mixer et el. - Motion to rescind order granting new trial.

Nagle vs. Ainsworth – Motion to open judgment, etc.

Same vs. Same – Motion to substitute R. Woods for plaintiff.

PROBATE COURT – Clark, J. Thursday, May 26.

Estate if William Murray, deceased – Return and report of sale of real estate filed and set for hearing on Monday, June 6. Notice to be given by posting.

POLICE COURT – A. Henley, J. Thursday, May 26.

Ti Lee, assault to murder – Continued till Saturday.

Sang Wo, violating hog law – Discharged.

R. Burke, vagrancy – Discharged.

Charles McDougall, threats against life – Defendant dismissed on payment of $10.

Antonio Cerde and D. Sullinger, assault and battery – Fined $10 each.

Thomas O'Neil, petty larceny – Continued till May 30.

James O'Neil, assault and battery – Dismissed on payment of $10.

Henry Williams, petty larceny – Guilty.

Charles McCarty and Harry Wilson, drunk – Discharged.

Isaac Friend and S. Levy, disturbing the peace – Acquitted.

O. Costillo, disturbing the peace – Continued till to-day.

THROWN FROM A WAGON – A man named F. Coffee was thrown from a wagon on Second street, near Q, on Wednesday evening, and quite severely injured by striking on his head in the fall. His injuries are of nearly the same character as those of Sermonette, received in a similar accident a week or so ago. He is at times rational, but will require some time to recover entirely.

WOMAN SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION.--The monthly business meeting of this society will be held this evening, at half past 7 o'clock, at the residence of R. W. Lewis, south side of O street, between Seventh and Eighth.

THROWN FROM A WAGON – A man named F. Coffee was thrown from a wagon on Second street, near Q, on Wednesday evening, and quite severely injured by striking on his head in the fall. His injuries are of nearly the same character as those of Sermonette, received in a similar accident a week or so ago. He is at times rational, but will require some time to recover entirely.

WOMAN SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION.--The monthly business meeting of this society will be held this evening, at half past 7 o'clock, at the residence of R. W. Lewis, south side of O street, between Seventh and Eighth.

SACRAMENTO CITY RAILWAY COMPANY.

The articles of incorporation of this company were filed in the office of the Secretary of State yesterday. Directors: N. D. Thayer, Geo. W. Chesley, P. H. Russell, H. F. Hastings, J. C. Garland, Robert Hamilton, E. I. Robinson, D. W. Earl, named in the articles, resigned, and Mr. Robinson was elected in his stead. The capital stock has been fixed at $250,000. The company purposes commencing work at once, and will push its operations forward as rapidly as possible.

ANOTHER RAILROAD COMPANY.

The articles of incorporation of the Noyo River and Round Valley Railroad Company were to-day filed in the Secretary of State's office. The proposed road is to run from the mouth of Noyo river, in Mendocino county, a distance of forty-five miles. Capital stock, $1,500,000, divided into 15,000 shares of $100 each. Directors – S. W. Glazier, E. Janssen, C. C. Gurnee, Thos. W. Moore and Richard Stretch.

ARRESTS.

The arrests recorded at the Station-house for yesterday were: W. A. Ransom, arrested by Special Officer Faylor, on a warrant by Justice Lynch, as a common drunkard; John Walsh, by Officer West, for assault and battery; A. Levy, by Deputy Sheriff Brissell, for grand larceny.

BIDS FOR REDEMPTION OF CITY SCRIP.

H. M. Bernard, Trustee of the bondsmen of defaulting Treasurer Bird, advertises for proposals for the redemption of $2 553 in city scrip on the Salary Redemption Fund. Bids will be received for ten days from May 23.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

Thursday, May 26.

Board met pursuant to adjournment; President Meredith in the chair. All the members present except Supervisor Bailey.

In the matter of the petition of J. M. Upham, for a road in Sherman Island, Jas. Barren and L. Perkins were appointed Viewers.

Petition of J. M. Upham, for a wharf franchise at Horse Shoe Bend, in the Sacramento river, on Sherman Island, was filed and set for hearing on June 13, 1870.

Bond of S. E. Newcombe, as Road Overseer of Districts Nos. 32 and 35, was read and approved.

Lyman Angers was appointed Overseer of District No. 31, and bond fixed at $1,000.

The contract for furnishing locks for the county jail was awarded to J. W. Mayers.

Board adjourned to meet at the call of the President.

CLOSING EXERCISES.

The examination of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Perry's Sacramento Female Seminary having been just concluded, closing exercises of the term were held at the Seminary on I street, between Tenth and Eleventh, last evening. The examinations, which have extended through the week, have been attended by a large number of the parents and friends of the pupils, and have been eminently satisfactory; and, as might have been expected, the number of visitors at the closing exercises last night was simply limited by the capacity of the hall. The programme was as follows:

1-Chorus, “The Grand Sierras,” by the school. 2-Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Charlton. 3-Piano Solo, by Miss Rose Caples. 4-”Recitation” (translated from the French), by Miss Jennie Houghton. 5-Piano Solo, by Miss Nora Wilson. 6-Recitation, “Words are Leaves and Deeds are Fruit,” (translated from the German), by Miss Julia Lorenz. 7-Composition, “The Doors of the Heart,” by Miss Emma Haswell. 8-Vocal duet, by Miss Rose Caples and Miss Clara Head. 9-Composition, “The Monuments of the Past,” by Miss Rose Caples. 10-Piano solo, by Miss Telara Davis. 11-Composition, “Good, the more communicated, the more abundant grows,” by ____. 12-Instrumental duet, by Miss Nora Wilson and Miss Julia Lorenz. 14-Composition, “Robbed, but Enriched,” by Miss Lizzy Avery. These exercises were rendered in a most commendable manner throughout, and met with the heartiest approbation of the audience. This school is in a remarkably prosperous condition, and now numbers 107 scholars, thirty-five of whom are boarders.

CONTRACT FILLED.

Carter & Dick have completed the contract to furnish the city with two hundred pieces of four-inch water pipe, and it has been accepted by the Superintendent of the Water Works.

UNDELIVERED MESSAGES.

There are messages at the telegraph office for W. B. Catrel, Conception, and A. Barnet.

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Letters Remaining Unclaimed in the Postoffice at Sacramento, State of California, on

Thursday, May 26, 1870.

To Obtain these letters the applicant must call for “Advertised Letters,” give the date of the list, and pay one cent for advertising.

LADIES LIST. Allinger, Mrs. Sarah Adare, Mrs. Hugh-2 Atwood, Mrs. J.B. Ayers, Miss Frank Baumle, Mrs. Fred Beggs, Miss Etta Bennett, Mrs. John Bowstead, Mrs. E. Bowers, Mrs. Anna D. Brady, Miss Mary Brown, Miss Irene Bush, Miss B Cady, Miss Josephine Carbusier, Mrs. Cath Clark, Mrs. Wm L Clark, Mrs. Corintha S Coon, Mrs Sophia-2 Cook, Mrs. Hiram Cullan, Miss B Dennison, Mrs. B A Dinney, Miss Mary A Dodge, Mrs Donnely, Mrs Mary Eayrs, Mrs Maria A Ferguson, Mrs. Mary Ferral, Mrs Walter B Foster, Miss Kate Flanagan, Miss Ann Frasier, Miss Alice Gephart, Mrs. R L Gillis, Mrs Emelie E Goff, Miss Allie E Hall, Mrs Joseph Hall, Miss Lucy Hamilton, Miss S A Hamilton, Mrs M A R Harrison, Miss Ada L Harrigan, Mrs Kate E Herriton, Mrs Harriet Haas, Mrs Catharine Haskell, Mrs J E Hawk, Miss Mary A Heilbron, Madame A Hinch, Mrs J W Haight, Miss Mary L Hollingsworth, Miss M Holt, Mrs Luther Hurlburt, Caroline Hunt, Mrs Catharine Jones, Mrs Eliza A Jackson, Mrs Ruth E Johnston, Miss Ella Jackson, Mrs Betsy A Jeffeny, Mrs Susan Julian, Mrs L Kennelly, Miss H Kearney, Alice Ketchum, E J Koal, Miss Regina GENTLEMEN'S LIST. Allen, A S Abaraham, D B Alderson, F B Armstrong, J F Baunister, Thos Backue, S W Barron, Wm Baugners, S Beckley, L Broms, R Bemus, Ira Berguson, T Black, W R Blair, John C Blackwell, H Bogeman, F P Bowen, E W Brownigg, W J Brush, Nelson Burghardt, A-2 Bush, Peter Carmon, Thos Clark, John M Clements, A Cole, Geo Connell, Wm Conner, W Corlett, L Coughlin, John J Crumrine, B Crochoer, James Cutter, A R Davis, A Deunerson, Joseph S Drummond, B Dunn, E Dunlap E Dunerm, H Earl, Daniel Edward, D 2 Eigenwilley, H Emphey, Edward Erringer, J R -3 Earens, J P Fue, A Fiegs, J -2 Fitzgibbon, M Fletcher, G F -2 Flagg, Wm H -3 Fowler, S Fowler, Thos Foster, W D Fountain, R W Gallager, James Gregory, G Gilpratric, H Gordon, H Graves, A Greenlaw, G Greer, B M Griffin, James Hacket, M Halfors, John Hall, Chas Hall, E M Harman, J J Hansen, F Hauren, F Hasher, W A Harris, A H Hastman, C Hawley, R H Hewry, John Henderson, R S Herrick, J H Herragult, M C Heuse, E G Hickey, D -2 Hickey, John Hilsee, J W Hilton, W A Hilton, W M Hoffman, Geo Hopper, Edward Horn, Dr Hopfe, Henry Howell, J M Hubart, N Hutchins, J J Hutchinson, John Jameson, W S -3 Jackson, Wm Johnson, J B Johnson, M C Johnston, W S Kallstrom, Capt H Keech, Bartholomew Kelley, M J Kennerdey, T Kergan, Thos Kirbey, John Kirk, John Krocer, J H Kruger, G Kuchler, Geo Ladd, A A La Mountain, Frank Lafirain, J A Lee, J T Lesard, H Lesenfield, P Long, Joseph Lowry, H McClosky, C McGorem, Thos McIntire, Mr McKuen, J A McKinley, H J McLum, A McSim, F McNeang, Patrick McNaney, A

Lavis, Miss Hattie A Luney, Miss Susan-2 McGatin, Rosanna McInnis, Miss Marian McMillian, Mrs Agnes Malone, Mrs Emma Mayhew, Miss Josep'ne Merrill, Mrs Margaret Millan, Miss Bridget Miller, Mrs Delia B Miller, H J Miller, Mrs A D Moore, Miss Sallie Morgan, Mrs B S-2 Murphy, Mrs Hannah Murphy, Mrs R W-2 Newman, Miss Eva Nelson, Mrs Maggie Newton, Mrs Mary Owen, Mrs W W Ortts, Mrs E L Peasly, Mrs John Perry, Mrs Rachel-2 Bunk/Runk?, Mrs Lena Riehl, Mrs Hannah Richardson, Mrs C Richardson, Mrs I M Robinson, Mrs Jennie A Robinson, Miss Lillie Robertson, W J Said, Miss Mary Schoerdhtle, Miss J Sevverin, Miss Anna Shields, Mrs C F Senior, Mrs M A Shafter, Mrs J A Seimon, Mrs Susan Smith, Mrs Mary D Smith, Mrs Maria B Sutton, Mrs S Thompson, Mrs R B Toole, Miss Lizzie O Turner, Mrs Mary B Tunny, Margaret Wallis, Miss Ellen Werner, Miss P Welch, Mrs Emma E Wells, Mrs Chesterfield Weaver, Mrs Harry A Webb, Mrs James Williams, Mrs Emma Wilson, Miss Grace A Wilson, Mrs Elizabeth Wilcox, Mrs Abby Wilson, Mrs John A Willott, Mrs Peter Willard, Mrs H P Wyman, Mrs Fannie Winemiller, Isabel Woods, Mrs J M Madden, J F Madden, Thomas Madden, Joseph F Marks, Robt Marianno, John Martins, C Manleffe, John Mahowen, A Merrell, Geo Miller, M M Miller, Chas F Miller Chas N Moke, John Moffet, Thos Moody, S R Morlet, M Morton, D Muloey, Thos Muller, Chas Murphy, T J Murphy, A Myers, Samuel Nessel, S A Nelson, John Neumann, Geo Nichols, A Norton, J S Norderer, Geo Norderer, Geo -2 Orr, John Overton, A J Owsley, H Parker, James H Pilgram, E Patterson, W P Patterson, J W Patterson, John B Potter, E W Poorman, D Pollard, H Ponison, J L -2 Price, James Ransom, D Ransom, M Rance, John Reeve, R W Reeves, E Reynolds, J Rioden, T Rice, W E Riley, J W -4 Rix, Alfred Robinson, Wm Rohde James Rhoda, A J Schlaberg, John J Sandel, Wm Sawyer, J M -2 Scranton, Edwin Schaper, G H C Shiller, M Schwartz, Chas Schuler, Lewis Schneider, L Seite, J H Seed, C W Sharer, W M Shields, B S Short, L Shage, Mr Shuham, H G Sims, James Seillig, W W Singleton, M A Sinclair, C H Smid, John Swilkel, A G F Smith, A M Smith C W Smith Henry Singleton, M A Smith, John E Smith, S W Smith, R G Smith, T J Schnider, Ludwick Stanley, R H Stratton, John C Stanton, John -2 Sterens, E M Stearns, H D Steffins, Joseph Stillinger, Daniel -2 Strempla, M J -2 Summers, Geo Sutterfield, C A Taylor, Oson A Tilden, R E Tomlinson, C C Totten, Silas Turner, A G Turner, R M Veach, J A Wainscott, F M Waltenspiel, Gus Welsh, John Warwick, T O Weltz, J B Weathered, John C -5 White, T T White, S S Wicks, L D Wicks, A B -3 Willott, P R Wilkinson, M Willey, Alexander Williams, Fred Wilson, J A Wise, George Wood, Lewis -2 Wyman, Chas Henry Yates, H Young, H

MISCELLANEOUS.

Surrogate of Sacram'to Equalizer Office

GEORGE ROWLAND, Postmaster.

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Saturday Morning.

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THE CHURCHES.

Religious Services To-morrow.

PRESBYTERIAN – Rev. Dr. J. Phelps will preach in the Presbyterian Church, corner of Sixth and L streets, to-morrow at 10 ¾ o'clock A.M. and 8 o'clock P.M.

METHODIST – M. E. Church South, Seventh street. Hours of divine worship, to-morrow, 11 A.M. and 7 ½ P.M. Sabbath School, 12 ½ P.M. Rev. W. R. Gober, Pastor.

UNITARTIAN – Rev. H. W. Brown, of the Unitarian Church, will preach in Pioneer Hall, Seventh near J, to-morrow at 10 ¾ A.M.

CATHOLIC – St. Rose's Church, corner of Seventh and K streets. First Mass at 8 o'clock A.M.; High Mass at 10 ½ A.M. Sunday School, for boys, from 12 M. to 3 P.M.; for girls, at the Sisters', on Ninth street, between F and G, at the same hour. Vespers at 7 ½ P.M.

CONGREGATIONAL – Rev. John Kimball, of Oakland, will preach in the Congregational Church to-morrow, morning and evening, at the usual hours.

GRACE CHURCH – FAREWELL SERMON – According to notice previously given, the Rev. Wm. H. Hill, for fourteen years Rector of Grace Church in this city, will preach his farewell sermon in that church to-morrow evening, service commencing at 8 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend. He will also preach in the morning at the usual hour.

THE COURTS.

Supreme Court. Friday May 27.

Mason vs. Wolf – On motion of Haymond & Stratton ordered that appellants have ten days further time to file brief.

Armstrong vs. Davis – On motion of Comte, and filing stipulation, ordered that appellants have twenty days further time to file brief.

DISTRICT COURT – Ramage, J. Friday, May 27.

Richard Jones vs. Peter O'Rourke et al. - Motion to quash summons, etc., continued.

T. H. Jackson vs. John Liness – Motion for new trial continued.

A. S. Kellogg vs. F. T. Burke et al. -- leave to amend complaint continued.

Eli Mayo vs. Tim Foley – Motion for new trial continued.

A. W. Harlan vs. H. W. Johnson et al. - Demurrer to complaint continued.

John B. Weller vs. Howell Clark et al. - Motion for a new trial continued.

People and A. Forbes vs. J. Dickerson, Doe G 5, 190 – Motion for writ of assistance continued.

Geo. W. Leet vs. D. D. Satterfield – Demurrer to second amended complaint continued.

L. H. Foote vs. J. W. Richmond – Motion to retax costs sustained.

L. H. Foote vs. J. R. Williams et al. - Motion for leave to file supplemental answer allowed.

P. H. Russell vs. George H. Mixer et al. - Motion for new trial set for hearing tomorrow.

James L. King vs. S. F. King et al. - Order entered May 24 granting nonsuits as to defendants S. F. King corrected by ordering dismissal as to said defendant.

Eli Mayo vs. Rachael Marzeaux et al. - Ten days extension of time given to file statement on motion for new trial.

John Gerber et al. vs. Margaret Harrigan – Order for rule against plaintiff to show cause why default should not be set aside, returnable Monday, May 30.

Georgiana Galloup vs. Jerome B. Galloup – By consent, in Open Court, restraining order heretofore had, continued until final hearing of cause.

Eli Mayo vs. James Bailey et al. - On motion of Coffroth and Spaulding, S.S. Greenlaw, sued as James Bailey, George Rowland, sued as John Doe, J.F. Crawford, sued as Richard Roe, R. Green, sued as John Doe, and Pat. Kelly, sued as Richard Fen, substituted as defendants herein. Judgment for plaintiff for north half and east half of south half of lot 5, in block bounded by J and K and Third and Fourth streets.

Mathew Hodges vs. John and Margaret Maher – Decree filed and ordered to be entered of record.

S.B. Hyers vs. Anna Hyers – Decree of divorce granted on grounds of adultery.

James Gellis vs. John Barrett et al. - Hearing of cause resumed, witnesses examined, and cause continued for argument.

COUNTY COURT – Clark, J.

Meets Monday, May 30, at 10 o'clock A.M.

POLICE COURT – A. Henley, J., Friday May 27.

Ah Ben, assault to murder – Continued till today.

C. Costillo, disturbing the peace – Dismissed.

Henry Williams, petty larceny – Sentenced to twenty days.

W.A. Ransom, common drunkard – Guilty, and sentenced to ninety days.

John Welch, assault and battery – Found guilty.

S. Levy, grand larceny as bailee – Nolle Prosequi entered.

A. C. Sweetser, violation of ordinance – Continued till Monday next.

TAKEN IN AT DRAW.

A man just from the East, who boasts in the name of C. Carver, and who evidently is not “up to snuff,” was inveigled into a nice little game of draw poker yesterday morning by a couple of the class of well dressed gentry who abound in this city, but are particularly thick about racing time, and fleeced out of about fifty dollars before he saw the point. As soon as this coniform extremity became apparent to his astonished vision, the manner in which the “threes” and “fulls” of his opponents always happened to be a little larger than his own, seemed to be the luminous point to which the “point” pointed; and he saw, too, that they came from the bottom. He drew out; quit the game; said he was robbed; demanded his money back; was laughed at, and then talked about arrests and law suits. It was no go, however, and it is probable that his coin was soon invested in the pools of the running race at the Park. Carver may consider himself carved in this transaction, and must be a little sharper next time.

ANOTHER DIVORCE SUIT,

Ann Warren commenced suit in the District Court yesterday against her husband, Adam Warren, for divorce, on the ground of extreme cruelty. The plaintiff alleges that they were married in this city on the 20^th of April, 1865, and lived together till April 25, 1870, the issue of the marriage being three children, the charge of which she desires the Court to award to her.

EMMET GUARD EXCURSION.

The Emmet Guard, Captain Horan, will hold their annual picnic and target excursion at the Tivoli House to-day, where a grand time may be anticipated. There is a long list of prizes to be shot for, and many of them quite valuable. Omnibusses will be run during the afternoon.

DIVORCE.

In the District Court, yesterday morning, a decree of divorce was granted in favor of S. B. Hyers (colored), from his wife Anna, on the ground of adultery.

GREAT SALE OF SHEEP.

The advertisement in another column of Charles H. Ross, Receiver of the estate of Emmet Curtis, deceased, in relation to a large sale of sheep, is one of great interest to stock men. The sheep are of choice breeds and in splendid condition. The sale takes place on Tuesday, June 28.

ARRESTS.

The recorded arrests for yesterday were Ephe Moore, by officer Harvey, for assault and battery. Richard Hog, by special officer Swift, upon two charges of misdemeanor. Henry Long by officer Isaacs, for being drunk. R. Spurgeon, by special officer Hickey, for misdemeanor.

MEMORIAL DAY.

Preparations for the ceremony of decorating soldiers' graves on Monday next, by Sumner Post G.A.R., include an oration by Newton Booth, at the Congregational Church, and perhaps one also by Hon. Henry Edgerton.

FRESCO and DECORATIVE PAINTING.

The advertisement of C. H. Krebs, published this morning, shows where orders for this species of artistic coloring may be left, and meet with prompt and workmanlike execution.

CHANGE OF PARTNERSHIP.

The firm of Jones & Cary, attorneys at law, has been changed to that of Jones and Johnson, Matt. F. Johnson taking the place of Mr. Cary.

UNDELIVERED MESSAGES.

There are messages at the Telegraph Office for James Cook, John Hurley and E. D. Whetly.

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LATEST COAST TELEGRAMS.

(Special to the Reporter)

MEMORIAL DAY.

In unison with the plans made in nearly every city of the United States, it is proposed that the Cemeteries in Sacramento be visited on Monday next, and flowers strewn on the graves of those who, when living, were known as having served in the United States Army and Navy during the late war.

Companies and Societies intending to parade are requested to report at Pioneer Hall, 15 minutes before 4 o'clock, Monday afternoon, to General Howell, who will act as Marshal.

An earnest request is made to all men who fought in the United States Army and Navy that they will assemble at the same time and place.

At 4 p.m. the column, with band and escorts, will march to the Congregational Church.

The public are invited to attend the exercises at the church, which will consist of prayer and vocal music; also an address by the Hon. Newton Booth.

Friends attending the services are requested to bring flowers; the smallest contributions will be thankfully received.

Flowers will also be received at Pioneer Hall during the day.

At the conclusion of the services, a procession will be formed and marched to the City Cemetery, where lie the remains of the following named soldiers:

GEN. GEO. WRIGHT LIEUT. A. BOLLES THOMAS D. PERRIN JOHN MASON IRVING VALLEAU LEONARD COTTLE JAMES JOHNSON JEREMIAH SINCLAIR M. F. BIGGS

CAPTAIN A. WRIGHT CAPTAIN B. LAMBERT CHARLES A. WALLACE THOMAS BOURN H. J. COWAN JAMES W. COTTON JOSEPH A. STEIGER JOHN LAVERY THOMAS KELLY

The Committee wish to be informed of errors or omissions in the above lists.

GEORGE H. ROBINSON

M. E. GATES

FRANK MILLER,

Committee from Sumner Post No. 3

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Monday Morning,

May 30, 1870.

THE COURTS.

Supreme Court.

Saturday, May 28.

Kohler vs. Hayes – On motion of Coffroth, and filing stipulation, ordered that appellants have twenty days further to file brief.

Brnmagin vs. Bradshaw – On motion of Hittell, and filing petition for rehearing, ordered a stay of exceedings until the same is determined.

Purdy vs. Bullard – On motion of Haymond & Stratton, ordered that respondent have twenty days further time to file brief in reply to supplementary brief of appellants.

Viller vs. Pico – On motion of Haymond & Stratton, ordered that respondent have ten days further time to file additional brief.

DISTRICT COURT – Wallace, J.

Saturday, May 28.

Wm. Muldrow vs. A. C. Mon on et al. - By consent in open Court, dismissed as to defendant, Arthur O'Niel.

Eli Mayo vs. James Bailey et al. - On motion of R. C. Clark, attorney for defendants, default and judgment entered on yesterday set aside; writ of restitution issued ordered to be returned, and if executed, the Sheriff ordered to restore parties to possession of premises.

Phoebe J. Laird vs. Wm. T. Laird – On motion of attorney for plaintiff, default ordered entered, and cause referred to Court Commissioner to take testimony.

L. H. Foote vs. L. B. Webber et al. - Motion for new trial argued and submitted.

COUNTY COURT – Clark, J.

Meets today at 10 o'clock A.M.

POLICE COURT – A. Henley, J.

Saturday, May 28.

H. and B. Eisenminger, assault and battery – Continued till June 9.

J. C. Edwards, obtaining money under false pretenses – Continued till June 7.

E. M. Allen, disturbing the peace – Continued till June 9.

Ah Ben, assault to murder – Discharged.

Henry Long, drunk – Pleaded guilty.

THE PIONEERS.

Report of the Proceedings at the Monthly Meeting.

The Pioneers held their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, President James McClatchy presiding. Minutes of meeting of 30^th April were read and approved.

Applications for membership from Geo. H. H. Forrester and Hubert Schardin were read and referred to the Board of Directors.

The application for membership from George Hetzel having been approved by the Board of Directors, he was duly balloted for and elected a member of the association.

The association decided to celebrate the coming 4^th of July in an appropriate manner; whereupon a committee of nine were appointed to make the necessary arrangements for a collection, and also to confer with the military, firemen and all other associations relative to the general celebration of the day.

The Secretary was instructed to have the names of members who have become life members up to the 1^st of May, 1870, printed and exhibited in a frame in the hall.

G. Haines presented the association with a note of hand, of Barton Lee, for $1,000, dated 26^th June, 1850, bearing interest at six per cent, per month, payable in gold dust, at $16 per ounce. The thanks of the association were tendered to the donor, and the document ordered framed.

The association subscribed towards the payment for watering Tenth street, from N street to the City Cemetery. Adjourned.

PARDONS.

James A. Oliver, convicted of the crime of murder in the second degree, in the county of Merced, in September, 1864; Belle Butler, convicted in the county of Nevada of the crime of assault to murder, in July, 1869; George A. Bartlett, convicted of the crime of grand larceny in the county of San Francisco, in July, 1869, were each pardoned and restored to citizenship, last Saturday, by the Governor, in accordance with a recommendation of the State Prison Directors to the last Legislature.

HONOR TO THE DEAD.

The funeral of T. W. White, who was a member of the Grand Army, will take place at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Services will be held at the Congregational Church. At 4 p.m., same place, the memorial services will commence. The City Guard, Light Artillery, Hussars and Sacramento Zouaves will probably turn out. Citizens generally are invited to participate in the ceremonies, in regard to which see programme in another column.

PRESUMED INSANE.

Barney Gilroy, the man brought in from Center township, having been examined and pronounced insane by the Board of Physicians, was sent to Stockton on Saturday in charge of Deputy Sheriff Groves.

GOOD HORSE—GOOD PRICE

Thomas Atchison, of Marysville, has purchased the celebrated young horse Pelham, which won the Norfolk sweepstake race on Monday last, for $3,000. Many persons regard Pelham as the most promising young horse in the State, and he is said to be the perfect counterpart of his grandsire, Lexington. He has been well cared for, and will not be allowed to overdo himself while young. Pelham will be heard from hereafter.

GARROTED.

A man named Peter Campbell reported at the Station-house that at about 10 o'clock on Saturday night, while passing the corner of Front and L streets, three men caught and threw him, taking out of his pocket some sixty dollars in coin. He says that the job was done so quickly and adroitly that he had no show either to resist or call for help. Campbell is a stranger in the city, and could ill afford this extra draft upon his exchequer.

CENSUS MARSHALS.

United States Marshal Morris has appointed C. A. Garter and Myron Sims, of this county, as Deputy Marshals for taking the United States census.

ARRESTS.

The arrest recorded at the Station-house since our last report are:

B. Frank, by Officer Karcher, upon two charges of disturbing the peace; Frank Lovell, by Officer Harvey, for vagrancy; Richard Hoy, by Special Swift, for misdemeanor; Philip Combe, by Special Burke, for disturbing the peace; Martin Toney, by same officer, for same offense; Ah Op, by Special Moore, for malicious mischief.

FAREWELL SERMON.

Rev. W. H. Hill, for many years Rector of Grace Church in this city, preached his farewell sermon from his pulpit yesterday morning to a very large congregation. Mr. Hill will hereafter devote himself to duties connected with the office of Deputy Grand Master of the Odd Fellows of this State, to which he has been elected, and to the city schools, of which he is Superintendent.

BROKEN SWORD.

There has been some fun made over the fact that Captain Horan had his sword broken, in what is termed his first engagement, yesterday. From what we can learn, however, it was well for the man he was after that the sword was broken; and, as it was in an effort to quell insubordination and prevent mischief, we think the Captain can stand the joke.

A SAD CASE.

A family named Potter, lately arrived from the East, were taken sick on the way, and the mother and one child died since their arrival. The father, with one child still sick, is in a sadly disconsolate state of mind. Certainly his fate is a hard one.

COMMITED TO JAIL.

A man named Haines was brought to the County Jail on Saturday from some of the interior townships, where he had been committed on a charge of robbery.

UNDELIVERED MESSAGES for O. Smith and James Cook remain at the office of the Western Union Telegraph Company.

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THE COURTS.

Supreme Court.

Monday, May 30.

Peres vs Sunol. On motion of French, and filing stipulation, ordered that a certified copy of the deed from Robert Livermore and his wife Josepha to Jose Noriega, dated March 7, 1853, and recorded in volume 3 of deeds, p. 138, with its certificate of acknowledgment, be and the same is hereby made a part of the transcript and part of the statement on motion for new trial herein, and may be referred to an argument as such; and it is further ordered that the respondent may have ten days to reply to appellant's brief, and the appellant twenty days to reply to respondent's brief, with leave to appellant to argue the case orally at the July term.

Powell vs Maguire. On motion of Comte, ordered that appellant have twenty days additional time to file brief.

Phillips vs. Pease. On motion of Cadwalader, and filing stipulation, ordered that respondent have fifteen days further time to file brief.

District Court-Wallace, J.

Monday, May 30.

L. H. Foote vs A. B. Wilson et al. Plaintiff granted a new trial.

John Gerber et al. vs Margaret Harrigan. Rule to show cause why the default should not be set aside and defendant permitted to answer, continued till Wednesday next.

Lorinda Washburn vs. Eli Mayo. Cause called for hearing; witnesses for plaintiff examined; motion overruled. Witnesses for defendant examined, and cause continued for further hearing till to-day.

Court adjourned until 10 o'clock this morning.

County Court-Clark, J.

Monday, May 30.

Rudolph Meyer vs Christian Meyer et ux. Demurrer to complaint overruled, and ten days given to answer.

Court adjourned till Monday next.

Probate Court-Clark, J.

Monday, May 30.

Estate of John McNulty, deceased-Order entered confirming supplementary account, and decree of final distribution entered; Edward Cadwalader appointed agent for widow and minors, to receive and receipt for property of estate.

Estate of Peter Miller, deceased-Order entered confirming final account and closing administration.

Estate of Patrick Carroll, deceased- Bridget Carroll, widow of deceased, allowed $50 per month from date of decease.

Estate of Joseph Powell, deceased-Same order in case of widow of deceased.

Estate of Kate M. Culver, insane-Final discharge of W. F. Knox, late guardian, entered.

Estate of J. H. C. Lee, deceased-Final account of administrator filed and set for hearing June 13.

Police Court-A. Henley, J.

Monday, May 30.

A. C. Sweetser, violation of city ordinance-Nolle prosequi entered.

Frank Malone, violation of city ordinance-Fined $20.

Thomas O'Neil, petty larceny-Forfeited bond.

Thomas O'Neil, petty larceny-Nolle prosequi entered.

Eph Moore, assault and battery-Discharged on payment of costs.

Richard Hay, misdemeanor-Fined $10.

Henry Long, drunk-Fined $10.

B. Frank, disturbing the peace-Continued till next Monday.

H. Frank, assault and battery-Continued till Monday next.

Frank Lovell, vagrancy-Continued till to-day.

Philip Coombs, disturbing the peace-Discharged on payment of costs.

Martin Toomey, disturbing the peace-Deposit forfeited.

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Sacramento Bee

Saturday Evening, June 18, 1870

AND YET ANOTHER - We learned to-day that a conductor of a freight train on the Western Pacific Railroad, named Samuel YOUNG, was killed last night at Galt Station, under the following circumstances: He was playing a game of billiards in a saloon at that place, during which a dispute arose between him and his adversary. High words followed, and Young threw a billiard ball at the other, whereupon the latter picked up a bottle and struck Young upon the head, cutting him severely. One of his arms was also broken.

LAZY - When the fire alarm sounded yesterday, we noticed the slim condition of the “drag ropes” of the various engines. Are our young men becoming so lazy that they will not put into practice that which they preach? Does a little spell of warm weather unnerve them so that they skulk along the sidewalks in the shade, while men old enough to be their fathers are on the lines assisting to reach and overcome the fire?

HEARING CONTINUED - The two Chinamen, Ah LEET and Ah HIM, charged with the murder of Ah CHOW, were brought before Judge RAMAGE this morning on habeas corpus. District Attorney ALEXANDER and N. Greene CURTIS appeared for the people, and COFFROTH and SPAULDING for the defense. The hearing of the case was finally continued till Friday next.

WIFE BEATER - J.H. WILLIAMS, of Folsom, was convicted before a Justice of the Peace in that place on a charge of wife beating, and sentenced to twelve days imprisonment. He was brought to town yesterday by Constable HILL.

IMPROVING - GRELLE, the young man who was stabbed in the Central Restaurant yesterday morning, was resting quire easy this morning, and hopes are entertained of his ultimate recovery.

REFUTATION - Owing to the introduction of Champagne Mead into this Market, parties have seen the necessity of putting before the community a vile counterfeit, endeavoring thereby to cast a slur on the same, which has been styled “Sparkling Mead.” The component parts of Champagne Mead are patented, and the name trade-marked. We hereby give notice that any infringements will be prosecuted. We claim the palm as a Temperance Drink, and we propose furnishing it to the Citizens of Sacramento, through our Agent, Mr. T. DAVIDSON, No. 134 K st., who will promptly attend all calls. Kenyon, Gass & Co.

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Sacramento Bee

Wednesday Evening, November 2, 1870

OFFICERS ELECTED - Last Evening, at an election held for officers of Confidence Hose Company, the following were elected: M.O. MERA, Foreman; J. RILEY, Assistant; F. McMANUS, Secretary; O. MERA, Treasurer; C. GILESPIE, Financial Secratary.

STRUCK IT RICH - A man named WILKINSON, a resident of White Rock, of this county, drew the $20,000 prize in the Mercantile Library lottery. He purchased the ticket here from Edward CADWALADER.

IN THEIR NEW QUARTERS - Yesterday the prisoners in the County Jail were removed to the new jail at Seventh and I streets, where there will be less danger of their breaking out than at the old jail.

STATE TREASURY - Yesterday the State Board of Examiners counted the funds in the State Treasury and found therein the sum of $576,072.12 in coin and $65,155 in greenbacks.

TO BE TRIED AGAIN - Judge RAMSEY yesterday granted the morion for a new trial in the case of R.B. LINDSAY, convicted of manslaughter.

PERSONAL - Governor HAIGHT is in the city and is stopping at the Golden Eagle Hotel.

INSANE - John APPLEY, an insane person, to-day surrendered himself to officer DUNLEVY, at the station-house, laboring under the impression that enemies are trying to take his life. Reverses in the mines, exposure, etc., are supposed to be the causes of his mental derangement.

MUCH WINE - The Orleans Hills Vinicultural Association have thus far made this year about 50,000 gallons of wine, and expect to make 50,000 more before the season is over.

ORPHANS’ BENEFIT - The Sisters of Mercy acknowledge the receipt of $173, the result of the benefit given in aid of the Orphan Asylum by the proprietor of MacEVOY’s Hibernicon.

Go to Lauden’s Commercial College, 6^th street, bet. J and K, Sacramento

BRIGHT THINGS NEVER DIE - Neither will “Enoch Morgan Sons’ Sapolio” form the minds of every housekeeper. It cleanses and polished all Kitchen Utensils, Windows, Paint, Stair Rods, Knives, Forks and every article in household use. No family should be without it. Sold by R.C. TERRY & Co., at wholesale and retail, cor. J and 5^th sts., Sacramento.

Your Lamps won’t explode if you burn the Genuine Downer Kerosene Coal Oil. Try It. R.C. Terry & Co., Agents, cor J and Fifth streets, Sacramento

AMERICAN LOVELINESS - The beauty of American women is cause of great comment throughout the world. Why should it not be so? They have a toilet preparation which is harmless, and supersedes all others for beautifying the skin, will remove all discoloration, tan, freckles, leaving the complexion clear, brilliant, and beautiful. Every lady can avail herself of this beautifying agent by purchasing a bottle of George W. Laird’s Bloom of Youth. Sold at all Druggists. Beware of worthless imitations. The Genuine has the name of G.W. Laird stamped in the glass on the back of each bottle.

If you want good health, go to the Eldred House and board - K street, above Tenth. Sid. Eldred, Proprietor.

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Sacramento Evening Bee

Thursday Evening, November 3, 1870

HANDSOME BIRD - J. METCALF, of this city, exhibited to us yesterday a bird of the parrot species, known as the Golden Macaw, which is one of the most beautiful of the feathery tribe. Its breast is yellow; then comes a darker hue, which increases in intensity until the contour of its throat is lost in a mass of feathers as black as coal; the face is white as the driven snow, with delicate black stripes running back from the eyes. The rest of the body is of a dark blue color. The macaw is found in the forests of Brazil, which are noted for their beautiful birds. It is one of the best talkers in the country - beats all the birds that come across its path. Several ladies have started against it, but to no purpose. Its owner says it is capable of breaking up a whole “sewing circle.”

JURORS DRAWN - The following jurors were drawn yesterday, pursuant to order of Judge CLARK, to serve in certain cases in the Probate Court. City - Hiram B. EDDY, Anton MENKE, George F. CHAPMAN, Joseph CRACKBON, Richard FOX, Robert L. ROBINSON, Barney CLARK, John C. ING, John R. BROWN, Thomas D. BEATTY. Alabama township - Thomas B. STEELE. Brighton - George W. CONNER, Hugh LATHAM.. Dry Creek - James H. GATES. Franklin - J. ANDERSON, G. HACK, C. PERKINS, Mark FULLER. San Joaquin - E.P. COLLINS. Granite - John NYE.

THE VERDICT - At the Coroner’s inquest held yesterday on the body of Chas. FOSTER, who committed suicide, the jury decided that deceased came to his death by his own hand while in a disordered state of mind.

DRESS MAKING, ETC. - Mrs. H.T. LAWRY, over Dale’s music store, is prepared to make and fit ladies’ and children’s dresses and cloaks after the most approved styles, and guarantees satisfaction.

BURLESQUE IN PROSPECT - It is said that the management at the Metropolitan Theater propose introducing shortly the popular burlesque of “Ixion.” If properly put on the stage the piece ought to have a good run.

FIRE TO-DAY - An unoccupied wooden structure on L street, between Seventh and Eighth, formerly used as a pickle factory, caught fire or was set on fire - about two o’clock this afternoon. By timely exertions it was saved, and with it several frame houses in close proximity.

FRESH FROM THE EAST - The elegant assortment of millinery displayed at the store of Mrs. MURPHY, 165 J street, between Sixth and Seventh, is direct from the East and selected by that lady in person. Mrs. Murphy has the latest styles for Fall and Winder, to which the attention of the ladies is directed.

IMPORTED SWINE - Last night’s freight train from the East brought through four young pigs of the improved Ohio Chester breed, for G.I. TAGGART, of Shasta county. They are from Salem, Ohio.

FRESH TROUT - M. ARNOLD, at Center Market street, between J and K, advertises that he has received by rail, this afternoon, a fine lot of mountain trout.

SUPREME COURT REPORTER - The place made vacant by the death of Tod ROBINSON has been filled by the Supreme Court, which appoints A.P. CRITTENDEN, of San Francisco, to the position.

ARRESTED FOR THEFT - A young man named THOMPSON was arrested for stealing a valise from the room of a guest at the Golden Eagle Hotel, last evening.

WILL CHANGE - The old County Jail in the Water Works building is being cleansed and prepared for occupation as the city prison.

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Sacramento Bee

Friday Evening, November 4, 1870

A CALIFORNIA RANCH - H.J. GLENN, of Colusa, recently purchased from Edgar MILLS and L.M. CURTIS their ranch of 12,500 acres on the Jacinto Grant, in that county. Glenn now has a ranch of 35,000 acres, which has on it upward of one hundred miles of fencing. What would people in England, or even in the Atlantic States, think of a farm of that extent?

BOY SHOT AT - A lad named THOMPSON, while returning from the Hibernicon night before last, discovered a man working at the front door of W.F. SHIRLAND’s residence, on Second street, between N and O. The man, on seeing the boy, made for him, but the latter got away. He says, however, that the fellow fires a pistol shot at him.

DEATH OF A FIREMAN - Joseph ANDERSON, a member of the Exempt Firemen’s Association, and for many years connected with the Fire Department, died yesterday morning. The flags on the engine-house were displayed at half-mast throughout the day, and the bells tolled out of respect to deceased.

SARSFIELDS - This company meet to-night to elect a Captain, W.H. ASHTON, Jr., having resigned his commission with a view of leaving town.

NEW LAWYER - Henry H. HAVENS was yesterday admitted by the Supreme Court to practice in all the Courts of the State.

DIED SUDDENLY - Joseph W. HILSEY, formerly foreman of the brickwork at the State Capitol, died suddenly at Colusa on Monday.

TWENTY TONS - This quantity of granite was shipped from here yesterday to be used in the construction of the State University building.

GOT AWAY - It is said that William COAKLEY, who was sent from this city to the Insane Asylum, has escaped from that institution.

THE FIRST - Emile HEISCH, who suicided in San Francisco yesterday, is the first victim of the Mercantile Library lottery, but he will not be the last. We may look for a round of suicide from this cause, and a large addition to the inmates of the Insane Asylum.

TUESDAY NIGHT an man named Joseph KING, and who worked for John CROFT, at Saucelito, attempted to commit suicide, by cutting his throat. He came very near accomplishing his purpose.

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Sacramento Bee

Saturday Evening, November 5, 1870

GETTING BOLD - Two men have been knocked down and robbed since Wednesday within a block of Second and K streets. The last case occurred last evening, when a drunken man was made to measure his length on the street at Second and L. He made so much noise, however, that the would-be robber decamped without having got anything for his trouble. He was pursued by officer George FAYLOR, but got away by aid of the darkness.

NARROW ESCAPE - Yesterday morning S.B. COOLEY, of the American Laundry, had a very narrow escape from drowning in the river. He was taking some articles ashore from the steamer Geni in a small boat, when by some means he lost his balance and fell overboard. The pilot of the steamer assisted him in getting out, or he would probably have drowned.

LAST NIGHT - This evening the last opportunity will be afforded to see the Hibernicon, now at the Academy of Music. All who are fond of listening to the legends of ancient Ireland, and delight to look upon its green hills, bright lakes and crumbling castles, and have a taste for the comic likewise, should not fail to visit the Hibernicon.

AMPUTATED - Drs. NIXON, OATMAN and BLACKWOOD this morning amputated the left leg, below the knee, of young CLAYTON, who was run over on Wednesday evening by a freight train on the C.P.R.R. He passed readily under the influence of chloroform, bore the operation well, and is doing finely.

BUTCHERS’ SOCIAL CLUB - This organization will have a good time to-morrow at the Tivoli. Among other amusements there will be dancing, shooting, etc. No disreputable characters will be allowed on the platform during the dances.

HOME AGAIN - H.R. EDDY, Ticket Agent of the Central Pacific Railroad Company, returned to-day from a visit to the East, accompanied by his wife. His health, which had become considerably impaired, appears to have improved.

HOUSE BURNED - A small frame dwelling on the west side of Second street, between P and Q, owned and occupied by P. FEENY, was destroyed by fire about half-past eleven o’clock last night. An adjoining house occupied by W.H. LEITCH was also partially burned.

ADMITTED - Fisher AMES was yesterday admitted by the Supreme Court to practice in all the State Courts.

DIED ALONE - Yesterday morning parties discovered the dead body of a German named ITTINRER in the doorway of his house, near the Tule House, Yolo county. It is thought that he died from the disease of the heart.

PUBLIC SEANCE - There will be a public seance to-morrow evening, in the basement of Pioneer Hall. Admission for gentlemen, 25 cents.

RETURNS THANKS - W.H. LEITCH returns thanks to the firemen and others who assisted in saving his house from being burned last night.

[Advertisements]

Dr. ABORN, Oculist, Catarrh, Throat and Lung Physician, has returned to his rooms 23 Kearny street, San Francisco, where he can be consulted until the first of March. Office hours - 10 A.M. to 3 P.M., and 6 to 7 P.M.

New Stock of Ranges and Stoves with all new improvements; Housekeeping Goods to endless variety. We can suit everybody. R.C. Terry & Co., corner J and Fifth sts., Sacramento.

Notice to the weary, hungry and thirsty, the place to get your money’s worth is at the Globe Restaurant, near the corner of Second and K streets. Chops and Steaks, Fish, Eggs,. Oysters, etc., etc., served in every style, at all hours of the day and night. Private Rooms for the convenience of Ladies and Families. J. SCHNEIDER and A. ANKELE, Proprietors.

PRICES REDUCED

G.W. WISE offers for sale at reduced prices his best $15 Boots for $13; his best $14 Boots for $12.50 - Western Boot Store, K street bet 2d and 3d.

B.R. SWEETLAND

Druggist

K street, corner of Sixth

J.F. RUDOLPH

Apothecary, Corner Fourth and K sts.

Sacramento, Cal.

Agent of the Sacramento Bible Society.

LOCKE & LAVENSON,

Nos. 84 and 86 J street,

Importers and Dealers in

Carpets, Oil Cloths,

Paper Hangings, Picture Frames,

And a full assortment of

Upholstery Goods.

Manufacturers of Mattresses, Grain and Flour Sacks.

HASSELGREN & WILSON,

Importers, Manufacturers, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in every description of

Furniture and Bedding

Also Agents for the Celebrated

United States Spring Beds

RUPTURES

Cured By

Dr. A. FOLLEAU,

624 Washington street,

San Francisco

Treatment of all Deformities of the Body.

Manufacture of Artificial Limbs.

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Sacramento Bee

Monday Evening, November 7, 1870

FUNERAL - The honors due to a deceased fireman were paid yesterday by Engine Co. No. 3 to the remains of Joseph ANDERSON. A large procession from the Company and a delegation from all other companies of the Fire Department, led by the Cornet Band, assisted at the interment at the City Cemetery.

ESCAPED - F.N. FISH, and L.A. POTTER were accosted by footpads last night while proceeding along Tenth street, between K and L. Both took to their heels and made good time in reaching their respective domiciles without injury to their persons or property.

PUBLIC POUND - There were impounded last month 5 horses, 28 cows, 2 yearlings, 4 goats and 1 mule - all of which, except 1 horse and the mule, have been redeemed at a cost of $52. The Poundmaster has also taken up and killed 40 dogs running round without tags.

NEW DANCING SCHOOL - GRANT & KELLY’s new dancing school will be opened this evening in the new hall on J street between Fifth and Sixth, for gentlemen. These gentlemen are said to be very competent teachers of the art Terpsichorean.

FOR DELIVERY - Secretary BECK has ready for delivery at his office in the Pavilion on M street, the diplomas and silver medals awarded by the Agricultural Society to the successful exhibitors at the late State Fair.

FILLY SOLD - Last Saturday the fine bay filly, Eva Bascomb, placed fourth in the two mile colt race of 1870, was sold by BOGGS to TREAT & SHELTON, of Alameda, for one thousand dollars.

RETURNED - Dwight HOLLISTER, of this county, and his wife and family returned yesterday form a visit to their former home in Marietta, Ohio.

MORTALITY - Twelve deaths of which four were infants, occurred in this city last week. One other deceased was brought here for interment.

WILL MEET - To-night the Exempt Firemen’s Association will hold a regular meeting in the District Court room.

INTERMENTS - Fifty-nine deaths occurred in the city last month and eleven bodies were brought here from other places.

CITY CEMETERY - The receipts from sale of lots and permits during October amounted to $315.

DEATH - Charles GREEN died at Corinne on the 17^th October, after a brief illness. Deceased was formerly well known here as proprietor of the famous ranch in Ione Valley, and having in company with John VOGAN established the Forrest line of staged between this city and Sonora.

TWO CAUGHT - Superintendent TOWNE has received a dispatch stating that two of the persons engaged in the first railroad robbery on Friday night last, were arrested about eighteen miles from Reno and brought to that place. No names are given not the circumstances attending the arrest.

INSANE - Joseph HAMILTON, who on two previous occasions has been sent to Stockton from this city, was again arrested yesterday morning by officer HARVEY and Constable SHELLARS, who judged from his actions that he was unfit to be at large.

NO FIRE - The alarm of fire about 2 o’clock yesterday morning was without foundation, and was raised by a man named Edward GILLESPIE, who was arrested therefor by officers KARCHER and STEVENS.

THE RAIN - The flood-gates above have been opened, and rain has been coming down gently since morning. There was also a shower early last evening. Umbrellas and overcoats have consequently been in demand.

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Daily Union

Sacramento, Monday Morning, July 31, 1871

A DETERMINED SUICIDE - The Trinity Journal of July 29^th gives the annexed;

T.J. HUBBARD, residing at the foot of Trinity mountain in Trinity valley, committed suicide last Monday under the following circumstances: C.M. FADER and H.M. ALLEN of Trinity Center were on their way to Shasta, and, when passing the house, Hubbard came out on the porch and said that he intended to kill himself, and had been waiting for some one to come along to see that it was fairly done. Messrs. Fader and Allen went to him and finding he had a pistol took it away from him. He then got a razor, which they also took away. Hubbard, being perfectly unmanageable, got away from them, and while they were following him and discussing what was best to be done, he made his appearance on the porch out of their reach, with a pocket-knife in his hand, and exclaiming “Here I go, boys!” before they could prevent him, drew the knife across his throat, severing the veins and inflicting a mortal wound. He was about three hours dying, during which time he seemed to be perfectly sensible, telling how he wished to be buried and what was best to be done for his family. Hubbard has always been a sort of desperately crazy man, and his self-murder is not a surprising event.

THE LATE HOMICIDE IN PETALUMA - The Journal of July 29^th gives these particulars of a late homicide in Petaluma:

Thomas CARRIGAN, well-known in this community as a violent character, was shot and instantly killed last Tuesday evening, between the hours of 5 and 6, by a man named Wm. H. SMITH. While in liquor Carrigan had a row with a woman named Mary KELLY, in one of the dens beyond the Revere House. Smith went to her assistance, when Carrigan put his hand behind him as if seeking for a weapon, at the same time making threats to kill. Smith drew his pistol and fired at Carrigan, but a bystander knocking the weapon up, the shot missed. Smith fired the second time, the ball taking effect in Carrigan’s neck, from the effect of which wound Carrigan died in about twenty minutes. Smith was taken in custody to await examination.

MINING IN EL DORADO COUNTY - The Democrat of July 29^th has this item:

H. LOUIS & Co., who on Friday last struck a rich streak in their ledge on Quartz Hill, and took out in one day in the neighborhood of $4,000, had not until yesterday done any more work on the lead. We are informed that yesterday they took out $300 in about an hour. The proprietors of this claim, had for a year or more been laboring hard on their mine - had met with little encouragement, and were, indeed so reduced in circumstances as to have become almost discouraged. It was under these circumstances that they found themselves, within twenty-four hours, transformed from extreme depression, in feeling and in purse, to the happy realization of hope deferred, and relief from all financial embarkment.

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Daily Bee

Sacramento, Wednesday Evening, November 15, 1871

ROWDYISM - Last night some hoodlums went to the Chinese quarter, where idols and strange gods are being worshiped, and during the ceremonies cut the ques from the heads of several Chinamen in the crowd. This is an outrage that must not again be attempted; in fact, hereafter during the religious festival of the Chinese, none but respectable persons - those who know how to behave themselves - will be permitted to enter the Chinese house of worship. Hoodlums and roughs generally will please take notice and keep away.

HOSPITAL SUPPLIES - The Board of Supervisors have awarded contracts for hospital supplies as follows: For groceries, to Shadden & Co.; wood, to E. CHRISTY, at $8.90 per cord for live oak and $7.90 for white oak, delivered at the Hospital, and $8.50 and $7.50 if delivered at the Court-house and jail; milk, to William KENNADY, at 24 cents per gallon; meat, to A. BURNS, at 6 cents per pound; pine wood, to P.D. RYAN, at $8 per cord; bread and crackers, to A. & J. BLACK.

BLOODY AFFRAY - Yesterday afternoon two deck hands on the opposition steamer Enterprise had a fight while going down the river. One, named Edward CONNORS, stabbed his adversary, John GORMLEY, in the breast, causing an ugly wound. The boat met with an accident and had to return, and Conners was arrested on her arrival here last night. Gormley was taken to the Hospital.

THE ROWAN CASE - Judge HENLEY this morning discharged James ROWAN, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. He keeps an intelligence office and sent a man to a farmer as per order, who refused to work. Rowan then sent another, but the farmer had hired a man meantime, and so the last one sent out brought the charge against Rowan, as stated. There was nothing in the case at all.

POLICE COURT - Charles SCHMIDT, charged with petit larceny, was this morning pronounced not guilty. The fine of Amelia MIRONES, convicted of malicious mischief, was reduced to $7.50, and the defendant set at liberty. John HOWARD pleaded guilty of having been drunk. Joseph SMITH, charged with assault to murder, was held to answer.

INDICTMENTS FOUND - The Grand Jury have found these indictments already: Henry SACKET, felony; Thos. BLAKE, robbery; James CRUM, Geo. STINSON, and John WILLIAMS (alias), grand larceny; John F. ULLHORN, assault to do bodily harm.

ITEMS FROM TO-DAY’S SAN FRANCISCO PAPER

Per Wells, Fargo & Co., by the Vallejo Route

Mrs. Jane RICE, a colored woman about ninety years, was found dead in her room on Welsh street, near Zoe, yesterday.

Martin SAMINENA, a native of France, 19 years of age, was examined by the Commissioners of Lunacy and pronounced insane. He thinks he has the devil in him, and wants to see the Virgin Mary to ger cured.

In the case of B.F. HASTINGS, of Sacramento, in bankruptcy, an order of adjudication and reference to Register CLARKE was made. The case of Edw. RUDWIG was referred to Register BATER, and that of A. MANDERHALL, default having been entered to Register CLARKE.

It is reported that Brigham YOUNG has instructed delegate HOOPER to propose to Congress the admission of Utah as a State upon the abolition of polygamy, and the withdrawal of the suits now pending against leading Mormons.

Having heard it suggested that sinfulness brought burning on Chicago, Philadelphia is looking out for lots of new fire engines.

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Sacramento Bee

Tuesday Evening April 26, 1870

LOCAL MATTERS

TESTIMONIAL TO ALBERT HART -

The testimonial tendered by the members of the Amateur Dramatic Association, of this city, to Albert HART, late Deputy State Librarian, will take place at the Metropolitan Theater on Friday Evening (Instead of Thursday) (sic) of this week, as previously announced. The beneficiary has been the leading spirit in the Amateur Association, and has often aided materially in pleasing, and entertaining the Sacramento public; and as he is about to leave us, it is but just that his former associates in the dramatic art should in some manner show their appreciation of his abilities in that line, as well as of his social and gentlemanly qualities. The piece selected for the occasion is the "Hunchback."

MORE SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENTS.

A new two story and basement brick building is being erected on Eighth street, between J. and L, by D. GILLIS, which, when finished, will be an ornament to that vicinity. The building is being erected on the site of Waterhouse & Lester's old wagon shop, and will be sixty by eighty feet. The basement will be used as a livery stable, and the carriages, etc., will occupy the first floor. The upper story will contain twenty-two elegant rooms. The front of the building will resemble very much that of the Golden Eagle Hotel, in design, only it will be smooth finished and painted. The contract for the brickwork is being filled by DOWTHET & KNAPP, and that of the carpentering by G.A. JACKSON.

POLICE COURT ATTORNEY - The resignation of M.S. HORAN as Deputy District Attorney, has resulted in the appointment of I.S. BROWN to that position. The poor fellows and persecuted females who now come before the Police Court, can no longer regard BROWN as deliverer. Instead of the zealous advocate of the cause of John Doe, pleading so strongly that the wrath of Justice may be turned aside, he will henceforth be found ready to "put them through a course of sprouts," that will be by no means relished by them.

OFFICERS ELECTED. - The Grand Council of House Carpenters of this State have elected the following officers for the ensuing term of six months, viz: President, J.C. GIBSON; Vice President, J. CROLEY; Recording Secretary, A.C. WHITE; Financial Secretary, Thomas Farr LUCAS; Treasurer, C.L. KNOWLES; Sergeant-at-Arms, Charles HONEYWELL.

WATER TO BE SHUT OFF - Residents of the south side of J street and north side of K, from Sixth to Fourteenth streets, and from the alley between I and J, to that between J and K, on Seventh street, will take notice that the water will be shut off to-morrow morning about nine o'clock, and will remain off until eleven.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVECTION. - The Exercises this evening, at the State Sunday School Convention, being held in the Sixth street M.E. Church, will be as follows: Devotional exercises; Address of Welcome, by Rev. L.E. DWINELL, D.D.; Response; Address, "The Work before us," by Rev. O.P. FITZGERALD, D.D.

AUCTION SALE, To-morrow - G.W. BADGER will sell a large lot of new and second-hand furniture, beds, bedding, crockery, etc., to-morrow, at his sales-rooms, corner of J and Fourth street. Also, a lot of carpenters' tools and **dlings, in good condition.

PAINFUL ACCIDENT - A young man, named H. RATOWSKY, while riding with a friend on Sunday morning, was thrown from the buggy they occupied at the corner of K and Front streets, and suffered a fracture of one of his lower limbs.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVE - The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Red Men, which was in session here during the past two days, elected C.W. LUMLER as Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge of the United States.

HOTEL FIXTURES FOR SALE - On auction next, G.W. BADGER will sell at auction, on the premises in Washington, Yolo county, all the furniture, bedding, mirrors, dining-room fixtures, etc., of Washington Town Hall Hotel.

THE COURTS

District Court - Lewis RAMAGE, Judge

Tuesday, April 26.

Edward O'HALE vs. City of Sacramento - Motion for non-suit sustained, and judgement accordingly; thirty days additional time from that allowed by the statutes in which to file statement on appeal, and stay of proceedings until the further order of the Court.

Sarah PERVINE vs. Alexander PERVINE - On motion of Dunlap, copy of complaint to be filed as such.

Elbert F. Fitch vs. Western Pacific Railroad Company - By consent, continued for the term.

Eli MAYO vs. J. DAVIS, et al - Same order.

J.R. MYERS vs. City of Placerville - Cause directed to be certified back to Supreme Court.

J.H. CUTTER vs. A. CARUTHERS et al. - Continued for term at cost of plaintiff.

Adjourned till 10 ½ to-morrow.

Police Court - A. HENLEY, Judge.

Tuesday, April 26.

Eli MAYO, misdemeanor - Nol. Pros. Entered.

David MARKHAM, threats against life - Bound over to keep the peace.

Wm. CAMPBELL, vagrancy - Continued till to-morrow.

John HALE and Wm. GOAKLEY, disturbing the peace - Nol. Pros entered.

Wm. COAKLEY, threats against life - Bound over to keep the peace.

John RYAN, attempt to commit petit larceny - Sentenced to thirty days.

J. PENDOLA, assault and battery - Pleaded guilty.

Jas. MUNROE and John E. HILL, drunk - Pleaded guilty.

John DESARM, disturbing the peace - Not guilty.

WHISTLING FOR HIS PUP -

An amusing incident occurred a few days since, which was told us as follows: A well known and respected gentleman of this city was walking along J street the other day, whistling a tune, and met one of those "smart" individuals who inflict every community with their presence. Said individual wanted to make the former ashamed of his whistling abilities, probably, so he requested the gentleman - whom he was unacquainted with - to "Whistle for him." The other cooly eyed him a moment, and then replied that he had been whistling for his dog for some time. Smarty subsided, and went on this way feeling decidedly sheepish.

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Sacramento Reporter.

April 27, 1870

Pages 3-4

LOCAL MORNING, April 27.

We are advised of a change in the date of Mr. Hart's benefit. It will come off at the Metropolitan on Friday evening, instead of Thursday.

The highest premium paid for a pew in the Congregational Church was $80. The trustees contemplate a new edifice as soon as possible.

Henry Buggel, a native of Germany, was admitted to citizenship in the District Court yesterday, on the testimony of W. C. Woods and James Easterbrook.

All those who are so fortunate as to be required to pay city taxes, had better pay them before the 9^th day of May next, or they will incur additional costs.

The Sabbath School children will go to Woodland on Friday next, by special train, to participate in the festivities of the occasion with young Woodlanders.

The water pipe ordered by the city authorities is rather binding on the contractors, as they find it very difficult to come up to the required standards of weight.

It is said that the Gas Company will charge hereafter one dollar less per thousand for gas. The original cost was $7. This reduction will take place on May 1^st.

C. W. Lumber, of the Grand Lodge of Red Men, was elected a representative to the Grand Council, to be held at Newark, New Jersey, on the 24^th of August next.

The Supervisors, or rather the Road Committee of the Board, took their departure yesterday for the southern portion of the county, to view the condition of the roads, etc.

The street leading to the Gas Works is being repaired under the supervision of the efficient foreman employed by the City Fathers, Mr. Jno. Coffee. This is a match needed work.

Dowthet, the man so severely injured by the cave in the sidewalk on Seventh street, is in a bad condition. His injuries are peculiar, and such that he never will completely recover.

Paid into the County Treasurer's office yesterday: By James Page, $98 10; the balance, principal and interest in full, for 5 years and 4 months, on swamp and overflowed lands, Survey No. 593, District 38.

The water will be shut off this morning, at 9 o'clock, for two hours, on the south side of J street and north side of K street, from Sixth to Fourteenth street, and from the alley between I and J to the alley between J and K, on Seventh street.

We are pleased to note that one of our extra zealous “specials”, who made things lively for a party of peaceable citizens, the other evening, has been brought to “taw.” He was fined for just what he had arrested the citizen for doing -i.e., disturbing the peace.

The westward bound train yesterday contained two insane men, named respectively Daniel Sullivan and Erastus Bonitus, in charge of Deputy Sheriff Matt. Woods, of Yuba county, all bound for Stockton. Bonitus was very violent, and required constant watching.

The Grand Council of House Carpenters have elected the following named officers for the ensuing term of six months: J. C. Gibson, President; J. Croley, Vice-President; A. C. White, Secretary; Thomas Farr Lucas, Secretary; Treasurer, C. L. Knowles; Sergeant-At-Arms, Charles Honeywell.

At a meeting of Capital Lodge, No. 51, I. O. of G. T., held last evening, the following persons were elected to fill the offices for the ensuing term: Thomas R. Lucas, W. C. T.; Sist. M. A. Mattoy, W. V. T.; J. Van C. Homer, W. S.; H. M. Soule, W. G. S.; O. P. Dodge, W. T.; H. Bennett, W. M.; Sist. Eva G. Moore, W. I. G.; and E. J. Moffatt, W. O. G.

MAY DAY CELEBRATON.

To the Teachers and Pupils of the Sacramento Schools: Mr. W. W. Stone, Principal of the public school in Woodland, Yolo county, has extended to the City Superintendent, the teachers and pupils of the High and Grammar Schools, and your humble servant, a cordial invitation to attend a social gathering of the schools and their teachers in Woodland, to celebrate May day. State Superintendent O. P. Fitzgerald and several other friends of the cause of education, from San Francisco, will be there. Ample arrangements have been made to accommodate all who may come. I have also conferred with Mr. L. C. Fowler, Superintendent California Central Railroad, who will take excursionists, as follows: To Woodland and return – adults, $1 00; children, 50 cents. Pupils of the High and Grammar Schools will please signify to their teachers their intention to go; and the teachers will please notify Superintendent Hill, or myself, in order that I may form an estimate of the probable number who will attend, and act accordingly. The day fixed for the celebration is Saturday, April 30. I hope every teacher and pupil will be promptly on hand to accept the proffered hospitality of our friend Stone, and the young folks of Woodland.

Aug. Trafton, Supt. Schools, Sacramento County.

ART NOTICES.

Dropping into the establishment of Mr. Devine, on K street, between Seventh and Eighth, yesterday, we were rewarded by a glimpse of one of the finest pieces of marble work we have ever seen in the country. It represents an infant in a reclining position and sleeping. The proportions of the limbs and body are beautifully accurate, and the entire figure is life-like. It is the work of Mr. Devine's own hands, and was suggested by an actual occurrence.

Kay's “Beach” is beautiful and executed with a spirit which recommends it to the observer at once. This gentleman possesses the ability of portraying surface water, which few attain, and none of the native artists excel.

SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE.

Filed, the certificate of incorporation of the Consolidated Silver Wedge Mining Company. Capital stock, $2,000,000; twenty thousand shares, of $100. Trustees- Marion J. McDonald, O. H. Bogart and Leouis Vesaria. Principal place of business, San Francisco.

Certificate of incorporation of the Tem Piute Mining Company. Capital stock, $2,880,000; twenty-eight thousand shares, of $100 each. Trustees-Cornelius O'Sullivan, R. J. Tobin, and John O'Farrell. Place of business, San Francisco.

CAPITAL GLEE CLUB- The following named gentlemen met last night, in Judge Lynch's office, on Fourth-street, and organized by the choice of the following officers: William Hamilton, President; Corwin K. Sites, Secretary; C. J. Theiss, Treasurer; W. H. Ashton, Jr., and J. P. Brissell, Musical Directors; William Hamilton, basso; C. K. Sites, second tenor; C.J. Theiss, baritone; W. H. Schauble, basso; Edward Fellows, falsetto; Walter Fellows, second tenor; William B. Keller, second tenor; William Kramer, alto; James Chesley, basso profundi; J. P. Brissell, first tenor; Eddy Grant, first violinist; W. H. Ashton, Jr., first tenor. After the rendition of some very creditable vocal efforts, the meeting adjourned to answer the call of the President. All of our young men who would like to join, will please make application to the Secretary, at his office, Fourth street, between J and K streets.

MESSAGES UNCALLED FOR.- There are messages at the Telegraph Office for Durham Sprague and Mrs. Saunders.

THE COURTS.

Law Record of Yesterday.

Supreme Court.

Livermore vs. Stine- On motion of Comte, ordered that appellant have fifteen days further time to file brief in reply.

Black vs. Galindo- On motion of Coffroth, ordered that appellant have fifteen days further time to file brief.

Perez vs. Simol- On motion of Coffroth, ordered have fifteen days further time to file brief.

Taylor vs. Shew- On motion of Cadwalader, ordered that appellant have twenty days further time to file brief.

Englander vs. Rogers- On motion of Cadwalader and filing stipulation, ordered that appellant have twenty days further time to file brief in reply.

Reed vs. Bernal- On motion of French and filing stipulation, ordered that appellant have ten days further time to file brief.

Bensley vs. Ellis- On motion of Wilson & Crittenden, ordered that respondent have ten days further time from date to file petition for rehearing.

DISTRICT COURT- Ramage, J.

Edward O. Hall vs. City of Sacramento – On motion of counsel for defendants, attachments against defaulting witnesses discharged at expense of defendant. Motion for non-suit sustained, and judgment accordingly; thirty days additional time to that allowed by statute in which to file statement on appeal, and stay of proceedings until the further order of Court.

Sarah Perrine vs. Alexander Perrine – On motion of Dunlap, copy of complaint substituted as original and ordered to be filed as such.

Elbert F. Fitch vs. Western Pacific Railroad Company – Continued for term by consent.

Eli Mayo vs. J. Davis et al. - Continued by consent.

Henry Briggel (sic), a German, admitted a citizen on testimony of W. C. Wood and James Esterbrook (sic).

Jackson R. Myers vs. Mayor and Common Council of the City of Placerville – Stipulation filed agreeing to certain facts certified to the Court for trial, and cause directed to be certified back to Supreme Court.

James H. Cutter vs. A. Caruthers et al. - Continued for term, at cost of plaintiff.

Adjourned.

PROBATE COURT – Clark, J.

Guardianship of Fitzpatrick minors – Petition of James Fitzpatrick, guardian, for sale of all the personal property belonging to said estate, filed and set for hearing on Monday, the 2d day of May, 1870.

Notice by posting.

POLICE COURT – Henley, J.

Eli Mayo, misdemeanor – Nolle pros. entered.

David Markham, threats against life – Bound over to keep the peace.

William Campbell, vagrancy – Continued till tomorrow.

John Hale and William Coakley, disturbing the peace – Nolle pros. entered.

Wm. Coakley, threats against life – Bound over to keep the peace.

John Ryan, attempt to commit petty larceny – Sentenced to thirty days.

J. Pendola, assault and battery – Pleaded guilty.

Jas. Munroe and John E. Hill, drunk – Pleaded guilty.

John Desarm, disturbing the peace – Not guilty.

ODD FELLOWS REUNION. - Last evening the annual reunion of the Odd Fellows of this city took place at Turn-Verein Hall. The affair was very select, but from some cause, which we could not ascertain, was poorly attended. A random opinion was expressed, that the Association would run in debt by the laxity of the members of the Order.

U.A.O.D. - At a meeting of Walhalla Grove No. 6, held last evening, the following named officers were elected for the ensuing term: Anton Menke, N. A.; Wm. Bartols, V.A.; John Benbow, Secretary; Jacob Acker, Treasurer; V. N. Doermer, I. G.; John Suverkrup, Trustee. The installation will take place next Tuesday evening at Pioneer Hall.

POLICE SLATE. - Eli and Henry Mayo, violating city ordinance, arrested by Officer Harvey; Phillip Romile, disturbing the peace, Special Babbitt; George Seaner, assault and battery, Special Cambridge; John Gale, violating City Ordinance No. - , concerning sidewalks, by Harvey.

DARING BURGLARY AT STOCKTON – A LARGE AMOUNT OF PROPERTY STOLEN.

The Stockton Republican of April 26 says: For months past the numerous petit larcenies and small thefts constantly being committed kept our citizens keenly sensible of the fact that we were entertaining thieves unawares, but as a few boxes of tobacco, a sack or two of flour or an old suit of clothes were about the extent of the raid, people had become accustomed to such small losses, and somewhat skeptical on the subject of their being a thief in the city who would steal anything of value, even did the opportunity offer. Proof to the contrary of this, however, has just presented itself in a shape so convincing that the sturdiest unbeliever need only behold and be convinced. Yesterday morning on opening the hardware store of L. M. Hickman, on Main street, the employees fancied that the interior of the store had undergone a slight change since their evacuation of the premises on Saturday, and a moment's investigation confirmed their suspicions. Passing to the rear of the store room on the first floor, a hole was discovered through the brick wall sufficiently large to permit the passage of an ordinary sized man, and further examination disclosed the fact that sixty-one pistols of various sizes, and a fine shot gun were missing. In the rear of the store is a dilapidated old wooden house or shed, and the buildings on either side extend some distance beyond the hardware buildings, so that a person in the old rear building or shed would be comparatively hidden from the observation of any one passing or coming out at the rear of the houses on either side. The burglars had worked their way from the rear into the old wooden building, and with a small crowbar, dug a hole through the rear wall of the store, through which they made their entrance. They had undoubtedly sounded the wall, and by the sound detected the locality of a flue extending from the top to the bottom of the wall, a discovery which made the work of making an opening comparatively easy. The money till was broken from its fastenings, and the burglars undoubtedly spent considerable time in trying to open the safe, but were successful only to the extent of breaking open the outer door. Besides the pistols and shot gun, the burglars provided themselves with an abundant supply of pistol cartridges. It is not known whether the robbery was committed during Saturday night, Sunday or Sunday night,, as the store was not opened from Saturday evening until Monday morning.

PROBATE COURT.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Sacramento – In the matter of the estate of Louis Steudeman, deceased.

In the Probate Court of the County of Sacramento.

The People of the State of California send greeting: In pursuance of an order of the Hon. Robert C. Clark, Probate Judge of the county aforesaid, duly made and entered on the 25^th day of April, 1870, notice is hereby given that MONDAY, the 9^th day of May, 1870, at 10 o'clock A.M. of said day, at the County Court-room, at the Court House, in the city and county of Sacramento, has been appointed as the time and place for hearing the application of Augusta Steudeman, praying that a document now on file in this Court, purporting to be the last will and testament of Louis Steudeman, deceased, be admitted to probate, and that letters testamentary be issued thereon to said Augusta Steudeman, who is named therein as executrix, at which time and place all persons interested may appear and contest the same.

It is further ordered by the Court, that notice hereof be made by publication for ten successive days in the SACRAMENTO REPORTER, a newspaper printed and published in said Sacramento county.

Witness my hand and the seal of said Probate Court, hereto affixed, this 25^th day of April, 1870.

W. B. C. BROWN, Clerk.

By Terence Masterson, Deputy Clerk.

N. Greene Curtis, Attorney for petitioner.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS. - ESTATE of JAMES NUTTALL, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Executors of the above named estate, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against said deceased, to exhibit the same, with the necessary vouchers, within ten months from the first publication of this notice, to the undersigned, at the office of C. G. W. French, Esq., No. 39 J street.

JOHN BENNETT,

ELISABETH NUTTALL.

Executors of said Estate.

C. G. W. FRENCH, Attorney for Executors.

Sacramento, April 20, 1870.

Transcribed by: Jeanne Taylor

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Sacramento Reporter, April 28, 1870

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ON 'CHANGE-THE DIVORCE BUSINESS-A BATCH OF LAWSUITS, ETC.

San Francisco, April 27. - Gold at 3 p.m., 114 ½. The general opinion is that it is bound to advance. Greenbacks weak at 89½ selling, and 89@89¼ buying. Sterling, in New York, has advanced to 9¼ @ 97/8. Mammoth, $2; Hidden Treasure, $18 25; Silver Wave, $3 25; Yellow Jacket, $45 50; Overman, 68; Gould & Curry, $155; Amador, $220; Noonday, $2 87; Savage, 35 50; Imperial, $37; Ophir, $17 75; Kentuck, $67; Crown Point, $16; Chollar-Potosi, $27; Hale & Norcross, $137 50; Sierra Nevada, $7 12.

It is understood that increased travel on the Pacific Railroad will necessitate the putting on of another through train each way daily very soon. The second train will probably start from here about noon.

Captain John Fitzgerald, Second United States Artillery, died yesterday at Drum Barracks.

Coming in – British ship Talisman, 75 days from Newcastle, with 1,468 tons of coal to Dickson, DeWolf & Co.

Henrietta L. Reed was divorced to-day from Thomas W. Reed, on the ground of adultery; and F. Schoenwald from Ida Schoenwald, on the ground of desertion.

The cases of Theodore Leroy et al. vs. Antonio Chabolla, involving title to several million dollars worth of real estate in the vicinity of San Jose; John Parrott vs. D. N. Barry et al., for $10,000 damages for the building damaged by the nitro-glycerine explosion at Wells, Fargo & Co.'s, four years since; F. G. Gilpin vs. L. B. Page, for possession of land near the corner of Folsom and Spear streets; and United States vs. F. W. Robinson et al., for damages for failure on a contract to deliver forage at the Presidio, have all been argued and submitted for decision before Judge Sawyer, in the United States Circuit Court. No decisions are expected before the return of the Judge from Oregon, in the latter part of May or the 1^st of June.

Charles West, cook of the schooner Tidal Wave, died of heart disease on board the vessel today.

May Still died at the City Hospital to-day, from the effects of excessive drinking.

Dr. J. H. Jossylin, who was connected with the abortion of a girl fourteen years of age, has been sentenced to three years in the State Prison. He has appealed the case to the Supreme Court, where it was heard six months since, but no decision ever rendered. He was today delivered into custody again by one of his bondsmen, and a decision is now likely to be forced in the case.

John Rapp, fireman of the steamer Colorado, broke his ankle, by falling from a plank at the Mail Company's wharf. He was sent to the County Hospital.

Geo. W. Fleman, steward of the County Hospital, resigned to-day. It is rumored that an ex-Confederate army surgeon expects the appointment as resident physician of the Hospital, vice Garwood, resigned.

James A. Dwyer is on trial in the County Court, on a charge of murder of Rich. Wohlers, on the 13^th of January last. Wohlers and Dwyer were both saloon-keepers, and quarreled over their lager beer about a girl who had sold beer in both their places. Dwyer is a brother of the pugilist. The testimony, likely to be very conflicting in the case, will possibly be furnished to-morrow.

The following persons leave here for the East to-morrow morning by the through Pullman Hotel train: Mr. and Mrs. W. Eddy, Colonel Raymond, Mrs. Cogshill and four children, Mrs. J. Bell, J. C. Davis and son, Mrs. E. G. Mathews, Mrs. C. Stagg, Mrs. L. Williams, Dr. Bush, M. A. Lawrence, Mr. Kent, C. Morrill, Mrs. Dr. R. M. Hunt and daughter, M. S. Gardner and wife, Lieutenant Hunter, Captain Yates, Colonel Baker and wife, Mrs. Major Chapin and servant, L. Sinclair, J. Wolf, Captain Frank and wife, L. Hoffman and wife, D. Goodman, H. Oppenheim, Geo. L. Siglouster, J. J. Scothly, J. C. Williams, Miss Ella Canlen, Mr. Englander, J. L. Shivarch, C. H. Barth, General Babbitt, Mr. Moore, Mr. Perch, J. L. Scheltz and wife, Mrs. Eiffort, W. Alfield, Mrs. Thomas Owens, George Barstow, J. Skae and wife, Mr. Wetherbee, Dr. Davidson, J. S. Archibald, R. Griffith and P. O'Connor.

Sacramento Reporter, April 28, 1870

Thursday Morning, April 28.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.

Second Day's Proceedings of the Third Annual State Convention – The Order of Exercises, Addresses, Discussions, Names of Delegates, etc.

The second day's assembly of the Annual State Sunday School Convention was opened at 9 A.M. yesterday by Rev. Mr. Webber. After the usual half hour's devotional exercises had been passed in singing, prayer and reading scriptures, the Convention considered the subject of a permanent organization. The report of the Nominating Committee having been read was adopted, and the following are the STANDING OFFICERS OF THE CONVENTION.

President, Rev. Dr. I. E. Dwinell; Vice Presidents, Rev. J. A. Bruner of Santa Clara, Rev. John Francis of Brooklyn and Dr. T. M. Cunningham of San Francisco; Secretary, Dr. Brown of Rio Vista, and Treasurer, D. W. McLeod of San Francisco. After these officers had been appointed it was moved that the essays presented to the Convention be open for discussion, and that the programme as presented by the Committee be adopted. Both resolutions being declared carried.

DR. DWINELL, THE PRESIDENT,

Took the chair and briefly thanked the Convention for the honor they had done him in selecting him to preside over their deliberations. He stated further, that he was very sorry to state that the Rev. Dr. Alexander, who was to address them that morning on “Free Inquiry in Religion,” was unwell, and consequently the half hour allotted him would have to be filled up in some other manner. The meeting took up the subject of

THE STATE SCHOOL REPORTS.

These reports are intended to show, as accurately as may be, the present standing of every Sunday school (Protestant) in the State, and are highly interesting as matter of reference and study. They read about as follows: Rev. J. M. Newell, First Presbyterian Church, Placerville, number of children on roll, 103; average attendance, 75; prosperity good; interest manifested in the school very great; lessons uniform; school examined by Superintendent for ten minutes each Sunday. We would now give the reports from all the schools, as far as handed in, but we are told by the obliging and attentive Secretary that it is as well not to do so at present, since not near all reports are in; and those which are in are not by any means correct, but will have to be thoroughly revised before being published.

SCHOOLS FOR THE CHINESE.

Instead of following out the original idea of having a discussion on the importance and mode of “ preserving order in the Sunday School,” the Convention resolved to take up the Chinese school question. Interesting remarks were made by the Rev. O. Gibson, Rev. Mr. Francis, Rev. Mr. Brier and W. J. Rowell. The speech of the Rev. O. Gibson in particular, was full of instruction. Mr. Gibson is what may be termed a pioneer in the Chinese school question. Having spent most of his life in China, he is particularly fitted to speak of its people. On one point all speakers seemed agreed, viz: that the Chinese mind was capable of being instructed in divine things, and it was our duty to so instruct them. The forenoon session was brought to a close by the clock showing the hour of twelve, and the advent of a bridal party at the Church doors.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

Rev. E. J. Hutchings conducted the usual half hour opening exercises. The time of each speaker to a question was fixed at five minutes. The different railroad and steamboat routes leading to this city had a very liberally granted to each member a ticket to and from the Convention, at one fare for both rides. The members of the Convention were advised to call at No. 56 K street, and at the other railroad offices, and have these exchanged or properly marked.

“HOW CAN WE GATHR IN THE NEGLECTED CHILDREN?

Was a question next discussed. The following gentlemen joined in the argument: Messrs. Hutchings, Wetmore, Chadding, Rev. Mr. Brayton (for fifteen years a missionary to Burmah), Rev. O. Gibson, Professor Nelson, Revs. Hilborn, Page, John J. Powell and Wheeler. Nearly all had a plan of their own for accomplishing this desirable end. One was for the giving of presents, another for the sending out of a Committee from the schools, some for the old Apostolic plan, but all united in believing this work of vast and paramount importance. After this discussion, the President introduced the Rev. Dr. Wythe, of this city, who delivered an address containing food for much serious thought, a synopsis of which we can only give.

MOTIONS, COMMITTEES, ETC.

Before adjourning, the following gentlemen were appointed a Committee on Nominations: Reverends J. J. Powell, J. H. Wythe, O. C. Wheeler, --- Webber and M. Goethe. A Finance Committee, composed of Messrs. Case, Peters and Newton, was also appointed. Before closing the afternoon session, Rev. S. J. Hare, of San Jose, invited the Convention to meet next year on the overflowing valley of his town.

EVENING SESSION.

The evening session was opened by Rev. Dr. Stebbins, of San Francisco. The audience nearly filled the spacious building, our citizens having turned out in force. Rev. Dr. Mooar delivered an excellent address on THE SUNDAY SCHOOL AND PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.

NEXT CONVENTION AT SAN JOSE.

Rev. Mr. Peck moved that the kind invitation from San Jose be accepted, which was seconded and carried nem con. Dr. Dwinell said he wanted $150 raised to meet expenses, and collections will be taken after each evening session hereafter. The Convention then went home.

All the delegates have not registered with the Secretary as yet; there are supposed to be 150 in town, perhaps more. We give below all the names of those registered yesterday:

DELEGATES PRESENT.

W. F. Peters, San Francisco; Wm. Berry, Forest Springs; Mrs. J. A. French, Santa Clara; O. H. Gulick, Hawaiian Islands; J. J. Powell and S. C. Brown, Rio Vista; B. B. Jewell, Newton, H. H. Scott, Grass Valley; M. Goethe, Sacramento; R. S. Rosboro and Mrs. M. C. Rosboro, Lincoln; Mrs. Yates, Miss Dolliver, Miss Minnie Price, Miss H. E. Hills, Miss A. E. Brown, Mrs. E. P. Reed, Mrs. George H. Hare, Miss Annie Holmes and Messrs. C. T. Bird, E. F. Smith and George H. Hare, all of San Jose; Peter E. Loutzenheiser, Grass Valley; Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Davis, Santa Clara; W. H. Craig and O. P. Fitzgerald, San Francisco; Lizzie N. Widney, Santa Clara; Belle E. Widney, Mr. and Mrs. Haden, William Augwin, Leroy B. Heiniman, H. Gibson (Am. S. S. Union), A. C. Hazzard, L. E. Webber, A. J. Nelson, all of Santa Clara; G. S. Olim, E. F. Smith, Mrs. A. E. Gay, Mrs. Irish, Otis Hardy, Miss Juliet Hardy, Miss M. Hardy of San Jose; Mrs. E. Brown, J. H. Wythe, R. H. Wethington, O. C. Wheeler, W. R. Strong, S. L. W. Connor, Chas. Cate, of Sacramento; Mary A. Gibson, Los Gatos; Mrs. E. E. Iswell, Garden Valley; Mrs. G. H. Kerr, Elk Grove; Mrs. M. Spaulding, Miss Emma L. Buyes, W. D. Bishop, Geo. S. Locke and lady, Geo. Hammond and Clara Hammond, Miss Nellie White, Miss Emma Bishop, of San Joaquin; B. A. Farmer, Woodbridge; Geo. Mooar, Mrs. Sarah A. Mooar, Wm. K. Rowel, M. D. Stebbins, Chinese Sunday School – all of Oakland; J. W. Redfield, Ocean View; J. W. Brier and lady, of Dixon; D. W. Frazier, of Bunker Hill; H. D. Connell, of Vacaville; J. M. Newell, of Placerville; H. Day, Coloma; S. S. Peters, Columbia; Solon White, Copperopolis; E. J. Heutchins, Petaluma; Dr. S. R. Raymond, Santa Cruz.

THE CONVENTION TO-DAY.

Below we give the order of exercises to-day, to which the public are invited: Morning – Devotional exercises; unfinished business; address, “The Philosophy of Spiritual Culture,” Professor H. J. Nelson; discussion, “How can we secure the attendance of the Children at the Church Services?” Afternoon – Devotional exercises; address, “The Sunday School Worker,” Rev. C. R. Hendrickson, D. D.; question drawer, conducted by Wm. F. Peters. Delegates will please place their questions in the drawer during the early part of the Convention. Evening – Devotional exercises; address, “The Sunday School our mail reliance for Christianizing the Youth of our land and the nation at large.” Rev. D. W. Poor, D. D.; closing exercises; subject, “The Sunday School Work;” voluntary addresses.

BOLD BURGLARIES.

Several Houses Despoiled – The Burglars at Large.

A general attack of the Knights of the “jimmy” has been started, and, for the short space of time consumed, the operations have been surprising. The residence of Frank Ebner, corner of I and Ninth streets, has been despoiled by these gentry, who must have a tendency for study, as they purloined a case of surgical instruments among other things. We hear street rumors of the entry of Judge Spaulding's house. This has not been verified.

Yesterday morning about 3 o'clock a man entered the bed chamber of J. S. Nathan, the clothier, and succeeded in carrying off a diamond set, a gentlemen's diamond pin, two watches of value, and some other articles, among which some gold coins and some greenbacks. Mr. Nathan on being aroused by his wife, “went for the intruder,” but unfortunately was just in time to be too late. During his operations he had taken possession of Mr. Nathan's trowsers, from which he took some more coin, and dropped them in his flight. His whereabouts is not at present known.

COMMERCIAL.

Arrived, April 27, schooner Vanderbilt, Bonifield, Steward Point, lumber, N. L. Drew & Co.; schooner J. Mora Moss, Thompson, San Francisco, powder to Adams, McNeill & Co.; schooner Caroline Z. Anderson, New York, coal, Union Foundry. Sailed, none.

POLICE SLATE.

Thomas Morve, assault and battery, by Special Brissell; James Carpenter, malicious mischief, Chief Smith and Officer Martz; Ah Cum, violating City Ordinance No. 23, Constable Shellars; Lina Kempt, threats against life, Special Brissell.

LOCAL DASHES.

The divorce suit pending between Patrick and Hannah Garrity, has been of unusual interest. The Court has taken the matter for judgment.

WEDDING YESTERDAY. - The marriage in the Unitarian Church, yesterday noon, of Colonel Edward I. Robinson, son of Judge Robinson, and Miss Clara Garfield, both of this city, was very largely attended. For the sake of our lady readers we will say that the bride was attired in an elegantly fitted and neatly cut lavender and purple-hued silk, and her head was crowned with a wreath or coronet of white roses. Miss Robinson, a sister of the groom, acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. Lemuel Edeline as groomsman. The Rev. Mr. Browne performed the ceremony.

RUN OVER. - An old German, named Louderbach, was knocked down yesterday noon by Nixon's hack, while in the act of enticing his dog to follow him, at the corner of K and Second streets. The wheels passed over his body, inflicting serious injuries. He was conveyed to the Mechanics' Hotel, and was attended by Dr. Logan.

THE COURTS.

Law Record of Yesterday.

Supreme Court.

Emerson vs. County of Santa Clara- On motion of Spencer, ordered that appellant have six days further time to file brief in reply.

Budd vs. Drais – On motion of French, ordered that appellant have ten days further time to file brief.

Welton vs. Palmer – On motion of Comte, ordered that appellants have thirty days further time to prepare petition for rehearing, from April 25, 1870.

Poyan vs. Tomlinson – On motion of Anderson, ordered that respondent have five days further time to file brief.

Christy vs. Board of Supervisors of Sacramento County – On motion of Anderson, ordered that petitioner have fifteen days further time to file petition for rehearing.

DISTRICT COURT – Ramage, J.

John Minford vs. Henry Austin et. al. - Submitted, and decree filed and ordered to be entered of record.

H. P. Livermore vs. William Murray – Continued by stipulation.

J. O. Sherwood vs. William C. Sheldon et al. – Cause ordered back to Justice's Court, G. W. Heath, Cosumnes township.

Patrick Garrity vs. Hannah Garrity – Cause called for hearing, argued and submitted.

George W. Leat vs. D. D. Satterfield – Cause called for trial, and further hearing continued until 9 a.m. today.

Adjourned till 9 A.M. today.

PROBATE COURT – Clark, J.

Estate of Ferris Moore, deceased – Order entered confirming sale of personal property.

POLICE COURT – Henley, J.

William Campbell, vagrancy – Guilty.

John Doe, violation of ordinance – Continued till the 29^th instant.

J. Pendola, assault and battery – Deposit declared forfeited.

J. Monroe, drunk – Discharged.

J. E. Hill, drunk – Discharged.

Eli Mayo and H. Mayo, violation of ordinance – Continued till the 30^th instant.

P. Runk, disturbing the peace – Comprised and discharged, on payment of costs.

George Seamer, assault and battery – Acquitted.

John Gale, violation of ordinance – Continued till to-day.

PROBATE COURT.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Sacramento – In the matter of the estate of Louis Steudeman, deceased.

In the Probate Court of the County of Sacramento.

The People of the State of California send greetings: In pursuance of an order of the Hon. Robert C. Clark, Probate Judge of the county aforesaid, duly made and entered on the 25^th day of April, 1870, notice is hereby given that MONDAY, the 9^th day of May, 1870, at 10 o'clock A.M. of said day, at the County Court-room, at the Court House, in the city and county of Sacramento, has been appointed as the time and place for hearing the application of Augusta Steudeman, praying that a document now on file in this Court, purporting to be the last will and testament of Louis Steudeman, deceased, be admitted to probate, and that letters testamentary be issued thereon to said Augusta Steudeman, who is named therein as executrix, at which time and place all persons interested may appear and contest the same.

It is further ordered by the Court, that notice hereof be made by publication for ten successive days in the SACRAMENTO REPORTER, a newspaper printed and published in said Sacramento county.

Witness my hand and the seal of said Probate Court, hereto affixed, this 25^th day of April, 1870.

W. B. C. BROWN, Clerk.

By Terence MASTERSON, Deputy Clerk.

N. Greene CURTIS, Attorney for petitioner.

SUMMONS.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Sacramento, Sacramento Township, ss. - In Justice's Court, before J. N. Bingay, Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid.

The People of the State of California to ALFRED A HART, greeting: You are hereby summoned to appear before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the Township of Sacramento and County of Sacramento, within ten days from the service of this summons, to answer unto the complaint of Edward Othick, who sues to recover the sum of two hundred and eighty dollars ($280), due on five (5) promissory notes, bearing interest at the rate of one and a quarter (1 ¼) percent, interest per month, principal and interest payable in gold coin of the United States, as fully set forth in a complaint on file in my office. And if you fail to appear and answer, the plaintiff then and there will take judgment against you for the aforesaid amount, together with costs and damages,

Given under my hand, in Sacramento, this 25^th day of April, 1870.

J. N. BINGAY, Justice of the Peace.

SUMMONS.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Sacramento, ss. - In the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District.

The People of the State of California to OSCAR ELMGREEN, greeting:

You are hereby summoned to answer the complaint of Emma Elmgreen, in said Court filed against you, within ten days from the service of this writ, exclusive of the day of service, if served on you in this county; if served out of this county, but within this Judicial District, within twenty days; but if served on you without said District, then in forty days from such service, exclusive of the day of service, in an action commenced on the 19^th day of April, 1870, in said Court.

Said action is brought to obtain a decree of divorce dissolving the bonds of matrimony existing between you and plaintiff, on the grounds of desertion for more than two years last past, and judgment for costs of suit, all of which will more fully appear by reference to the complaint filed herein.

And you are hereby notified, that if you fail to answer the complaint as directed, plaintiff will take default against you, and apply to the Court for the relief herein demanded.

In testimony whereof, I, W. B. C. Brown, Clerk of the Sixth Judicial District Court aforesaid, do hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of the said Court, at office in the city of Sacramento, this 19^th day of April, A.D.

W. B. C. BROWN, Clerk.

By L. H. EDELEN, Deputy Clerk.

COFFROTH & SPAULDING, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

SUMMONS.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Sacramento, Sacramento Township, ss. - In Justice's Court, before J. N. Bingay, Justice of the Peace.

The People of the State of California to Job Pringey, greeting: You are hereby summoned to appear before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the Township of Sacramento, in the city and county of Sacramento, at his office, corner of K and Sixth streets, in the city of Sacramento, within ten (10) days from service to answer unto the complaint of Thomas McConnell, who sues to recover the sum of eleven (11) dollars due for pasturage, on an implied contract, as will more fully appear by complaint on file in this office. And if you fail to appear and answer, the plaintiff then and there will take judgment against you for the aforesaid amount, together, with costs and damages.

Given under my hand, in the city of Sacramento, this 8^th day of April, 1870.

J. N. BINGAY, Justice of the Peace.

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SACRAMENTO REPORTER.

Friday Morning – April 29, 1870

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.

Third and Last Day of the State Convention – Full Report of the Morning, Afternoon and Evening Sessions – The Speeches--Blackboard Exercise – Hard Nuts to Crack – Closing Exercises, etc.

PRELIMINARY EXERCISES AND REPORTS.

The devotional exercises of the morning were conducted by Rev. Mr. Rosboro, after which the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The Committee on Nominations was not prepared to report. The Finance Committee reported in part as follows: Amount of debt remaining from last year, $131 45; current expenses of this Convention, $38; estimate for the coming year, $50; total amount to be provided for, $219 45. To meet which is the amount collected since this Convention met, viz: $84, leaving a balance still to be met of $135 43. The Committee on Resolutions, composed of the following reverend gentlemen, John J. Powell, J. H. Wythe, L. P. Webber and O. C. Wheeler, now presented their report. As these resolutions are very important, containing as they do, the sum and substance of the Convention's deliberations, we give them entire as passed, and term them.

PROF. NELSON and HIS BLACKBOARD.

The remainder of the morning exercises was taken up by the Professor, explaining in a clear, intelligible manner the use of blackboard exercises in the Sunday School. The portion of Scripture he illustrated was from Matthew xvi, concerning the loaves and fishes, and the idea he presented therefrom was the Divine compassion. All his grave and reverend scholars seemed much pleased with their teacher, and at the close gave him a vote of thanks.

AN INVITATION FROM THE TAHOE HOUSE.

To all ministers to visit him this summer, when they would be charged only half rates, was received from Mr. Lyon, the proprietor. The clergy have thus an opportunity of spending a cheap and pleasant vacation this Summer, and may govern themselves accordingly.

The morning session here closed.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

The attendance of delegates in the afternoon was not large as on previous meetings, a large number of their body having taken the morning trains for home. The devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. Dr. Wythe of this city. Instead of the promised address on “The Sunday School Worker,” by Rev. Dr. Hendrickson, the following letter was read, which tells its own story:

SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 1870.

REV. MR. PETERS – Dear Brother: I find it impossible to be with you at the Sunday School Convention. I regret this exceedingly, not that my address is of any importance, but my acceptance of your invitation has prevented the securing of a better advocate of the cause. I hope you may have a harmonious and profitable session, by which the Sunday School work may be greatly promoted in our State.

Very Respectfully, yours,

C. R. HENDRICKSON.

ARGUMENT AND MONEY.

In the unavoidable absence of the President, Vice President Rev. John Francis filled the chair. A great deal of time was spent in discussing the following sentiment and getting it into proper shape:

Believing efficient Sunday School culture is greatly needed in our State, and that frequent gatherings of Sunday School laborers will conduce to our improvement -

Resolved. That we recommend to the friends of Sunday School to hold, as far as possible, Sunday School institutes or conventions at favorable points.

After this resolution was carried, the chairman, in alphabetical order, called upon those present who felt inclined, to contribute towards setting the Convention right in money matters, with the following result: P. W. Frazer, Vaca., for Bunker Hill school, $5; A. Friend, Chinese school, $5; C. A. Whetmore, Clayton, $2 50; J. C. Coleman, Chinese Sacramento school, $5; Solon White, Copperopolis, $2 50; Rev. Peters, Columbia, $2 50; Wm. Berry, Forest Spring, $2 50; Francis Cameron, Mission Sacramento, $2; Grass Valley, Congregational school, $6; Rev. M. Goethe, Sacramento, $5; Peter D. Lousenheizer, Grass Valley, $5; H.Newton, H street church, Sacramento, $5; Rev. Rosboro, Lincoln, $5; Bishop Locrefor, $2; J. H. Carlyle, New Almaden, $2 50; Rev. Newell, Placerville, $5; S. C. Brown, Rio Vista, $5; S. K. Raymond, Santa Cruz, $5; Andrew Queen, Santa Clara, $5; George H. Hare, San Jose, $10; Barlow, Two Rock, $2; Westminster Presbyterian Sunday School, $5; B. A. Farmer, Woodbridge, $2 50; Mr. Perry, Sacramento, $5; Rev. Moore, San Francisco, $5; Amounting in all to $126 75, of which $87 were cash.

The rest of the session was taken up with William F. Peters'.

EVENING SESSION.

The interesting closing exercises were commenced with devotional exercises by the worthy Secretary, Dr. Brown, after which the minutes were read and approved. The Rev. Mr. Newton then read the report of amount received, viz: $126 75, of which $41 25 was cash. The Chairman then appointed W. F. Peters, George H. Hare, Professor A. J. Nelson, W. H. Craig, W. M. Cubery, E. R. Stockwell, M. Goethe and the President. The Nominating Committee reported W. M. Cubery appointed Corresponding Secretary. Rev. H. B. Heacock was then appointed Statistical Secretary. The audience was then treated to “Jesus Home Sermon” on the Blackboard.

Professor Nelson, in the absence of the Rev. Dr. Poor, unavoidably detained from the Convention, gave another of his interesting lessons on the blackboard. The subject this time was “ Jesus Home Sermon,” and his pupils were not as well up in the lesson as they might be.

CLOSING EXERCISES – ADDRESSES BY DELEGATES.

Rev. John Francis, Rev. Mr. Newton, W. F. Peters and others then gave appropriate and touching farewell remarks. After the following votes of thanks being given, the President made a farewell address, and the yearly Convention was over:

Resolved, That we tender our sincere thanks to the citizens of Sacramento, for the hearty welcome to their beautiful city, and the kind and abundant provision made by them for us whilst we were here; also, to the railroad and steamboat companies for passes.

Prof. Nelson moved a vote of thanks to the pastor and people of this church for their kind use of the church. Also, moved and carried, that the Secretary be requested to furnish each religious paper on this coast with an abstract of proceedings. Also, that the gentlemen who delivered addresses be requested to furnish them for publication. Carried.

Moved and carried that the next Convention meet on the third Tuesday in April, 1871 – San Jose being the place designated.

STATE LIBRARY TRUSTEES.

The Board met yesterday afternoon in the Librarian's office. Present, Messrs. Coffroth, Bigler and Armstrong. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. On motion of Mr. Armstrong, the Librarian was authorized to employ Mr. A. P. Dietz to repair the catalogues of books, at a cost not to exceed $200. Mr. Armstrong moved that the Librarian be authorized to appoint an additional deputy for a term of three months, to date from and after the 6^th day of April next, at the compensation fixed by law therefor, which was agreed to. The list of medical works furnished by the State Board of Health was referred to the Librarian, and he was directed to confer with W. M. Wood & Co., of New York, relative to the purchase of such works as are not now in the library, and the possession of which is recommended by others. No further business being ready, the Board adjourned to meet at the call of the President.

POLICE SLATE. - George Donnafitch, assault and battery, by special Babbitt; John B. White and Eugene Laporte, disturbing the peace by fighting, by special Burke; T. E. Londen and John Tarwin, lodgers, by officer Tryon; A. T. Laughton, escape from the Insane Asylum, by special Burke.

SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE. - Certificate of incorporation of the Eureka Hair Company. Capital stock, $100,000, in 1,000 shares of $100 each. Trustees – N. W. Blanchard, J. L. Gould and Allen Towle. Principal place of business, Dutch Flat, Placer county.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The regular monthly meeting of the Board occurred last night at the rooms of the Superintendent of the City, the Rev. W. H. Hill.

A full Board was present; the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

The Building Committee submitted a plan, drawn by A. A. Cook, architect, for a two-story brick school house on the corner of N and Sixteenth streets. The architect was present and explained the plan, as well as the new method of ventilation, which is recommended very highly at the East, where it has been introduced. After due consideration, it was referred back to the Committee to complete the same with necessary proportions, and advertise for proposals to erect the building, reporting the same to the Board for its further action and approval.

The Library Committee reported the purchase of $250 worth of new books for the school library.

The Furniture and Building Committee reported that W. A. Jones & Co. were satisfactorily performing their contract for the completion of the Washington School House.

The following bills were audited and ordered paid: Superintendent, $100; teachers, $2,265; Janitors, $210; contingent fund, $21 47; insurance, $75 65; T. S. Harris, $13; Russell & Winterburn, $37 50; Sacramento Union, $21; Journal, $8; Bee, $16; Record, $16; News, $11; REPORTER, $16; Library Committee, $250; G. C. Hall, 22 97; J. Campbell, $5 25; John Bostick, $40; P. A. Espina, $78 90; G. Wallace, $3; F. Meckfessel, $10; estate of Jordan, $12; Building Committee, $926 20. Total, $4, 158 94.

STATISTICS OF THE SCHOOLS.

A synopsis of the reports sent to him by the teachers on absence and tardiness; stating that Miss Crowell, Miss McDonald, Miss Templeton, Mr. Wells, Misses Keegan, Coombs, Miller, McCormack and Taylor, had not been absent or tardy during the term. Misses Woodland, J. Jones, C. Jones, Saunders, Kemble, Dennis, Gormley, Waters, Hoit and Burns, had made no report for April, and Miss Wells none for February.

RESIGNATIONS.

Were received from Misses Clara M. Garfield, Mary E. Wall, and Annie O. Pond, as teachers in the public schools, and the same were accepted.

APPLICATIONS.

From Special Policeman Samuel E. Harvey, asking the Board to contribute to his salary. Laid on the table.

From Miss C. H. Stephens, asking for change of schools for her sister Mary. Granted.

From the following named, asking for positions as teachers in the public schools: Misses Kate Van Guelder, Charlotte Slater, Mary E. Graham, Sarah Y. Wythe, Emily Green, Carrie Templeton, Maggie Hyndman, Mary E. Melvin, Lizzie R. P age, Margaret E. Stahl, and Sarah Fitzer, all of which were ordered on file.

The motion tabled at the last meeting, to substitute Allen's Latin Lessons for Andrews', was called up and negatived.

ELECTIONS.

John Tingman was unanimously elected School Marshal to take the census of the school children in this city.

PICNIC TODAY. - The Sunday School of the Congregational Church, of which the Rev. Dr. Dwinell is Pastor, have a picnic today at Woodland- or rather a mile from there. The happy party will leave the Church at 8 A.M., in time to take the 8:30 train.

THE COURTS.

LAW OF RECORD of YESTERDAY.

Supreme Court.

Kohler vs. Hayes---On motion of Haymond and filing stipulation, ordered that appellant have fifteen days further time to file brief in reply.

Weaver vs. Hayward---On motion of Cadwalader and filing stipulation, ordered that respondent have twenty days after date to file brief.

Weaver vs. Hayward---Same order as above.

Paxon vs. Holt---On motion of Comte and filing stipulation, ordered that respondent have ten days further time to file brief in reply.

Sweet vs. Burdett---On motion of French and filing stipulation, ordered that respondent have twenty days further time to file brief.

Siegel vs. Eisen---On motion of Comte, ordered that appellant have twenty days further time to file brief in reply.

Bensley vs. Ellis---On motion of Willson and Crittenden, and filing petition for rehearing, ordered a stay of proceedings until the same is determined.

Eckart vs. Campbell---On motion of Haymond and Stratton, ordered that appellant have fifteen days further time to file brief in reply.

Mason vs. Wolfe---On motion of Haymond & Stratton, ordered that appellant have twenty days further time to file brief in reply.

Mack vs. Wetzlar---On motion of Heard and filing petition for rehearing, ordered a stay of proceedings until the same is determined.

The People vs. Central Pacific Railroad Company---On motion of Robinson and filing stipulation, ordered that appellant have twenty days to file a brief upon the point, to wit: That under the Constitution and laws of United States and this State, the Central Pacific Railroad is not taxable.

DISTRICT COURT-Ramage, J.

Geo. W. Leet vs. D. D. Satterfield – Hearing of cause resumed. On motion of counsel for plaintiff, leave given to amend complaint in ten days on payment of costs for term and attorney's fee of $25.

L. C. Carpenter, trustee, vs. E. C. Taylor – Continued on motion of plaintiff and by consent of defendant.

Samuel Brannan, Jr., John H. Carroll, substituted as plaintiff, vs. Robert Miller et. al. - Cause called for trial. Motion for nonsuit overruled and further hearing continued until Saturday next at 10:30 A.M.

Louisa Latcher vs. H. M. Johnson – On motion of attorney for plaintiff, and attorney for defendant failing to appear, after hearing the evidence, judgment in favor of plaintiff was given in the sum of $500, and costs in U.S. gold coin.

Adjourned until Friday 10:30 A.M.

PROBATE COURT.- Clark, J.

Estate of Joseph W. Harwiff, deceased – Order entered confirming sale of personal property.

Guardianship of Lovell minors – Order entered directing the guardian to pay certain money for the expenses of said minors.

Estate of John McNulty, deceased. - Order entered permitting and directing H. M. Bernard, administrator, to amend his final account, heretofore rendered, by crediting himself with the sum of $455, in a supplementary account to be hereafter filed herein.

POLICE COURT- Henley, J.

A. J. Zekind, violation of ordinance – Continued till the 5^th of May for a jury.

John Gale, violation of ordinance – Continued till to-morrow.

Mrs. Jones, violation of ordinance – Dismissed.

William Campbell, vagrancy – Thirty days.

Thomas Moroc, assault and battery – Compromised and dismissed on payment of costs.

James Carpenter, malicious mischief – Continued till Saturday.

Ah Cum, violation of ordinance – Deposit declared forfeited.

Lina Kempt, threats against life – Continued till to-morrow.

James Fitzpatrick, drunk – Pleaded guilty.

Joseph Mariman, petty larceny – Continued.

LOCAL DASHES.

Booth, of Chicago, ships a large quantity of fresh salmon, packed in ice, to-day to the Eastern markets.

We call attention to the card of County Superintendent Trafton in regard to the election of School Trustees.

Turton & Knox are “on the raise” or rather a number of buildings about town are, under their supervision.

The next rehearsal of Hugo Yanke's monster concert will take place tonight at the Congregational Church, to commence at 8 o'clock. The original music score for Bugbey's Champagne Waltz composed in 1870, Sacramento, California, by Hugo Yanke.

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The City Guard, Captain Carlisle, will turn out as the guests and escort of the Red Men, on the occasion of their picnic, on the 12^th of May next.

Mr. James McGuire is at work with his full force of mechanics on the iron-work for the basement of the Court-house, a sure guarantee that it will be thoroughly done.

Mr. Nixon, the driver of the hack which ran over Louderback, declares his willingness to pay all medical bills. This is deserving of special mention.

Among the arrivals by the Eastern train yesterday were Dana Perkins, late Sergeant-at-Arms of the Assembly; Mr. Bean, editor of the Nevada Transcript; and Mr. Fellows, editor of the Auburn Stars and Stripes.

Mr. Albert Hart takes his benefit to-night at the Metropolitan. The feeling towards him is of universal friendship, and as the attraction of “mystification” is great, inasmuch as that no one knows who the ladies are, we hope to chronicle a full house.

We examined yesterday the plans for the remodeling of the Court House building. They are drawn by Mr. A. A. Bennett, and will very likely be adopted. We judge from appearances that the building will be thoroughly renovated.

We note with pleasure that the officious zeal of one of our specials has been turned into a check for himself. Mr. A. S. Williams, the man who was arrested by Special Burke, was yesterday discharged from custody by his Honor Judge Henley. This is the case where a person giving information to strangers was grabbed and imprisoned.

Mr. Bernard, the carriage-builder, has arrived at home to find his property cut and hacked by one of his employes. Hon. J. W. Coffroth, who is retained as counsel for prosecution, expressed the opinion in our hearing that there was but one trick meaner than this, and that was to hamstring a dumb animal. We expect a warm time for M. Carpenter, and surely he is deserving of it.

Mr. D. H. Woods, the Superintendent of the Art Union at Lardner's Building, has promised to present the boy or girl with a cabinet portrait who sells the greatest number of tickets to the exhibition. The admission is but twenty-five cents, and is for the benefit of the Howard Benevolent Association. Surely this is a small price, to be used for so worthy an object.

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

PROBATE COURT.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Sacramento – In the matter of the estate of Louis Steudeman, deceased.

In the Probate Court of the County of Sacramento.

The People of the State of California send greeting: In pursuance of an order of the Hon. Robert C. Clark, Probate Judge of the county aforesaid, duly made and entered on the 25^th day of April, 1870, notice is hereby given that MONDAY, the 9^th day of May, 1870, at 10 o'clock A.M. of said day, at the County Court-room, at the Court House, in the city and county of Sacramento, has been appointed as the time and place for hearing the application of Augusta Steudeman, praying that a document now on file in this Court, purporting to be the last will and testament of Louis Steudeman, deceased, be admitted to probate, and that letters testamentary be issued thereon to said Augusta Steudeman, who is named therein as executrix, at which time and place all persons interested may appear and contest the same.

It is further ordered by the Court, that notice hereof be made by publication for ten successive days in the SACRAMENTO REPORTER, a newspaper printed and published in said Sacramento county.

Witness my hand and the seal of said Probate Court, hereto affixed, this 25^th day of April, 1870.

W. B. C. BROWN, Clerk.

By TERENCE MASTERSON, Deputy Clerk.

N. GREENE CURTIS, Attorney for petitioner.

SUMMONS.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Sacramento, Sacramento Township, ss. - In Justice's Court, before J. N. Bingay, Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid.

The People of the State of California to ALFRED A. HART, greeting: You are hereby summoned to appear before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the Township of Sacramento and County of Sacramento, within ten days from the service of this summons, to answer unto the complaint of Edward Othick, who sues to recover the sum of two hundred and eighty dollars ($280), due on five promissory notes, bearing interest at the rate of one and a quarter (1 ¼) per cent interest per month, principal and interest payable in gold coin of the United States, as fully set forth in a complaint on file in my office. And if you fail to appear and answer, the plaintiff then and there will take judgment against you for the aforesaid amount, together with costs and damages.

Given under my hand, in Sacramento, this 25^th day of April, 1870.

J. N. BINGAY, Justice of the Peace.

SUMMONS.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO, ss. - in the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District.

The People of the State of California, to William J. Beggs, greeting: You are hereby summoned to answer the complaint of Jane Byrd Beggs, in said Court, filed against you, within ten days from service of this writ, exclusive of the day of service, if served on you in this county; if served out of this county, but within this Judicial District, within twenty days; but if served on you without said District, then in forty days from such service, exclusive of the day of service, in an action commenced on the 14^th day of March, 1870, in said Court.

Said section is brought to obtain a decree of this Court dissolving the bonds of matrimony existing between the plaintiff and defendant, on the grounds of intemperance, willful desertion, and neglect for the period of two years; also, to obtain the care and custody of the children named in the complaint, and for such relief as may be just in the premises, as will more fully appear by reference to the complaint on file herein.

And you are hereby notified, that if you fail to answer to the complaint as directed, plaintiff will apply to the Court for relief herein demanded.

In testimony whereof, I, W. B. C. Brown, Clerk of the Sixth Judicial District Court aforesaid, do hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, at office in the city of Sacramento this 14^th day of March, A.D. 1870.

W. B. C. BROWN, Clerk.

By L. H. EDELEN, Deputy Clerk.

A True Copy. Attest:

W. B. C. BROWN, Clerk.

By L. H. EDELEN, Deputy Clerk.

SUMMONS.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO, ss. - In the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District.

The People of the State of California to Michael Welsh, greeting: You are hereby summoned to answer the complaint of Samuel Brannan, Jr., and Julius Wetzlar, in said Court filed against you, within ten days from the service on you in this county; if served out of this county, but within the Judicial District within twenty days; but if served on you without said District, then in forty days from such service, exclusive of the day service, in an action commenced on the 23d of March, 1868, in said Court.

Said action is brought to obtain judgment in this Court, for the possession of the real estate described in the complaint on file herein, and for the $1,200 for the unlawful withholding the possession thereof, and for the thirty dollars per month continuing damages from the time of the commencement of this action until the date of the restitution of said premises, and for costs of suit.

And you are hereby notified, that if you fail to answer the complaint as directed, plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief therein prayed for.

In testimony whereof, I, W. B. C. Brown, Clerk of the Sixth Judicial District Court aforesaid, do hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, at office in the city of Sacramento, this 23d day of March, A.D. 1868.

W. B. C. BROWN, Clerk.

By B. F. PEABODY, Deputy Clerk.

P. DUNLAP, Att'y for Plaintiff.

SUMMONS.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO, ss.- In the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District.

The People of the State of California to OSCAR ELMGREEN, greeting:

You are hereby summoned to answer the complaint Emma Elmgreen, in said Court filed against you, within ten days from the service of this writ, exclusive of the day of service, if served on you in this county; if served out of this county, but within this Judicial District, within twenty days; but if served on you without said District, then in forty days from such service, exclusive of the day of service, in an action commenced on the 19^th day of April, 1870, in said Court.

Said action is brought to obtain a decree of divorce dissolving the bonds of matrimony existing between you and plaintiff, on the grounds of desertion for more than two years last past, and judgment for costs of suit, all of which will more fully appear by reference to the complaint filed herein.

And you are hereby notified, that if you fail to answer the complaint as directed, plaintiff will take default against you, and apply to the Court for the relief herein demanded.

In testimony whereof, I, W. B. C. Brown, Clerk of the Sixth Judicial District Court aforesaid, do hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of the said Court, at office in the city of Sacramento, this 19^th day of April, A.D.

W. B. C. BROWN, Clerk.

By L. H. ELDELEN, Deputy Clerk.

COFFROTH & SPAULDING, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

SUMMONS.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO, Sacramento Township, ss. In Justice's Court, before J. N. Bingay, Justice of the Peace.

The People of the State of California to Job Pringey, greeting: You are hereby summoned to appear before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the Township of Sacramento, in the city and county of Sacramento, at his office, corner of K and Sixth streets, in the city of Sacramento, within ten (10) days from service to answer unto the complaint of Thomas McConnell, who sues to recover the sum of eleven (11) dollars due for pasturage, on an implied contract, as will more fully appear by complaint on file in this office. And if you fail to appear and answer, the plaintiff then and there will take judgment against you for the aforesaid amount, together with costs and damages.

Given under my hand, in the city of Sacramento, this 8^th day of April, 1870.

J. N. BINGAY, Justice of the Peace.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS. --- ESTATE of JAMES NUTTALL, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Executors of the above named estate, to the creditors of the all persons having claims against said deceased, to exhibit the same, with the necessary vouchers, within ten months from the first publication of this notice, to the undersigned, at the of C. G. W. French, Esq., No. 39 J street.

JOHN BENNETT,

ELISABETH NUTTALL, Executors of said Estate.

C. G. W. FRENCH, Attorney for Executors.

Sacramento, April 20, 1870

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Sacramento Reporter

May 2, 1870

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GLEANINGS FROM FOLSOM.

The Telegraph, April 30, furnishes the following: At Barton's ranch, on Deer Creek, in this county, a short time since, a fine stock mare belonging to Mr. Barton died suddenly. A number of hours after death a post mortem examination was made and a fine colt found alive. It is carefully taken care of, and is thriving finely on milk fed to it from a bottle.

On last Saturday the team of ponies attached to a buggy belonging to the Oriental Circus, ran away from the driver. Fish, the great rider, started in pursuit and overtook them near Chinatown, and as he neared them threw a somersault and landed on his feet in the buggy and stopped the runaways. His agility and daring are hard to be surpassed, and were here put to practical use and benefit.

The Spring clip of Sullivan & McNamee's bands of sheep, whose range is near Wall's Diggings, exceeds 12,000 pounds. Sheep pay well.

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Sacramento Bee

Monday Evening May 2, 1870

DROWNED NEAR BENICIA - Captain HOUCK, of the schooner Clara L. West, which arrived last night form San Francisco, brought news of the drowning, on Thursday last, of Captain KNOPS, of the schooner Union, plying between here and San Francisco. It appears that the vessel was nearly opposite Benicia, and Captain Knops was in the act of jibbing the main boom, when he was knocked overboard. He was the sole owner of the vessel, and had been running on the river for the past ten years.

NOT AT FOLSOM - The Good Templars’ picnic, which takes place to-morrow, will be held at Davisville, as at first announced, and not at Folsom, as stated subsequently. The train will leave the depot of the California Pacific Railroad at half-past eight o’clock A.M. Church & Jones have been engaged to furnish music for the occasion.

DESTROYED BY FIRE - A building on the north side of L street, between Front and Second, owned by A. and J. BLACK, was destroyed by fire about five o’clock yesterday morning. The building was insured for fifteen hundred dollars. It was occupied at the time by Owen O. LYNN, whose loss, beyond insurance, is trifling.

ORE - Six car-loads of ore from Galena Mountain, Nevada, arrived last evening. There are now regular shipments of ore to San Francisco from the Nevada mines for reduction.

CONGESTION OF THE BRAIN - R.D. FOLSOM, formerly a resident of Virginia City, died at the County Hospital on Saturday, of congestion of the brain.

STATE BONDS - D.O. MILLS & Co., on Saturday surrendered bonds of 1860, amounting to $3,070; also, $17,396.61 of bonds of 1857. They also purchased bonds to the amount of $20,466.67, for benefit of the State School Fund.

HARBORMASTER’S REPORT - William YOUNG, Harbormaster, reports 23 schooners and 3 sloops arrived during April. Total charge for levee dues for the month, $870; collected, $862.50.

POUNDKEEPER’S REPORT - Thos. DOOLEY, Poundkeeper, took up and impounded during April, 21 horses and 20 head of cattle, Receipts from redemption of animals, $65.75.

ART GALLERY - A large number of paintings from the residence of Judge CROCKER were added to-day to the Art Gallery collection.

LOOKS WELL - Booth & Co. have repainted the front of their fine store on Front street, and it now presents a very handsome appearance.

LODGING HOUSE FURNITURE - HUBBARD & HOUGHTON offer for sale the furniture and lease of a well furnished lodging house in this city.

NO FIRE - The ringing of the bells on Saturday night meant that there was no fire.

PACIFIC COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, Sixth street, between J and K, Sacramento. W.K. LAUDEN, Principal.

Pioneers’ Meeting

The Pioneer Association held its regular monthly meeting on Saturday evening, President McCLATCHY in the chair. Minutes of previous meetings read and approved.

An application for membership from George HETZEL was referred to the Board of Directors.

The Board having reported favorably on the application of Adolph PALM, that gentleman was duly elected a member of the Association

The report of the Excursion Committee was received, and the Committee discharged.

Resolutions of respect to the memory of the late Louis STEUDEMAN, as follows, were adopted:

Whereas: An all-wise Providence has removed by death our late brother Pioneer, L. Steudeman, to that bourne from whence no traveler returns; therefore, be it

Resolved, That this Association has lost one of its most valued members, and one whose death we most sincerely deplore.

Resolved, That the community among which he so long resided has lost one of its most respectable citizens, an honorable merchant and an ornament to its society.

Resolved, That we tender our hear-felt sympathy and condolence to his widow and family.

Resolved, That this Association will wear the usual badge of mourning.

Resolved, That these resolutions be published and a copy sent to the bereaved family.

Major E.A. SHERMAN, presented to the Association the baton, badge and scarf worn by him as Marshal of the Pacific coast delegation that participated in the funeral ceremonies of the martyred President LINCOLN, in the city of New York, together with copies of the New York Herald of April 25^th, and the New York Times of the 27^th and 28^th of April 1865, giving detailed accounts of the obsequies. He also presented the Association with a very fine petrified marine fossil, taken from White Pine Mountain, Nevada, showing the action of the spiral worm. The thanks of the Association were tendered the donor. Adjourned.

The Giantess is the biggest thing in town, except that Bankrupt Stock that BEEDE & GILMAN have bought and are selling at half price: Boots, $2 to $3; Under Shirts, 37 ½ cts; Summer Suite, $5 to $12; Hats, Furnishing Goods, etc., at like prices - 282 J street, opposite the Plaza.

I.L. MERRILL, Agent for the Genuine Lucid Fluid and Night Lamps and Lanterns, wholesale and retail; and the only place to but cheap is at Merrell’s Lamp and Grocery Store, 149 J street.

Water Cure, corner Seventh and L sts. J.A. BURNS, M.D., Proprietor.

SILVER COIN Bought and Sold by Edw. CADWALADER. See his Advertisement on this page.

LESSONS given in Drawing and Retouching by Mr. HOSSACK, at his room, No. 17 New Bank, cor. 5^th and J sts.

STRAW HATS by thousands, for Ladies’ Misses and Children’s wear, cheaper than the cheapest, at C.H. GILMAN’s 198 J st.

CAPITAL WOOLEN MILLS - An adjourned meeting of the stockholders of the Capital Wooden Mills will be held this evening, at 7 ½ o’clock, at the office of W.P. COLEMAN, on J street, between Third and Fourth.

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CONFIDENCE HOSE COMPANY.

This company met last night and elected the following officers for the ensuing term: Foreman, J. Hannigan; Assistant, R. Cosso; Secretary, W. H. Elliot; Treasurer, M. O'Meara.

After the election the former Foreman, W. H. Elliot, was presented by the members of the Company with a fine gold badge as a token of appreciation of his faithful service as Foreman. The presentation speech was made by Captain Sam Carlisle, and was appropriately responded to by the recipient, when the Company adjourned to Fred Englehardt's for refreshments.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.

At a meeting of Capital Lodge No. 51, I.O.G.T., held last evening, the following persons were installed as officers for the ensuing term: Thomas R. Lucas, W.C.T.; Sist. E. Renwick, W.R.H.S.; Sist. J. R. Baxter, W.L.H.S.; Sist. M. A. Mattox, W.V.T.; J. Van C. Horner, W. Sec.; O. P. Dodge, W. Treas.; Dan. C. Alexander, W. C.; Harry Bennett, W. M.; Sist. Eva G. Moore, W.I.G.; E. J. Moffatt, W.O.G.; and H. H. McWilliams, P.W.C.T.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

Board met yesterday, pursuant to adjournment. Present – Meredith, Beckman and Groth. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Petition of John McFarland and other citizens of District No. 32, to appoint S. E. Newcombe Road Overseer of said district set for hearing Friday, May 6, 1870. The Board adjourned to meet as a Finance Committee, and to meet to-day, at 10 o'clock A.M.

NOT THAT CRAIG.

There has been a William Craig up before the Police Court upon various charges lately. We need hardly state that this is not the William Craig, long a resident of this city, now working in the railroad shops.

FOR CHIEF.

Sacramentos, No. 3, have put John A. Hunt in nomination for Chief Engineer of the Fire Department. Other nominations will soon follow. The election comes off in August next.

THE COURTS.

SUPREME COURT. Tuesday, May 3, 1870.

Hall vs. Center – On motion of Compte, and filing stipulation, ordered that respondent have twenty days further time wherein to file briefs.

PROBATE COURT – Clark, J. Tuesday, May 3.

Estate of John F. Madden, deceased –

Final report of B. B. Redding, administrator of said estate, filed, and set for hearing May 16, 1870. Notice to be given by posting.

Estate of Alexander B. Leitz, deceased –

The petition of Edward Christy and Warren Luskin, praying for admission to probate of a document filed in this Court, purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased, and that letters testamentary be issued to them as executors named in said will, filed and set for hearing on Monday, May 16, 1870. Notice to be given by publication in the SACRAMENTO REPORTER.

DISTRICT COURT- Ramage, J. Tuesday, May 3, 1870.

People and John Wilson vs. G. M. Cole, Doe G., 4,364, et al. On motion, C. G. W. French substituted as attorney for petitioner.

George W. Loct vs. D. D. Satterfield – On motion, leave given to plead within ten days after payment by plaintiff of costs on continuance heretofore had herein.

Clarissa S. and Georgia A. Curtis, by guardian, vs. D. D. Satterfield et al. - Rule ordered against plaintiffs to show cause within five days why they have not filed bond on injunction.

Wadsworth Hodgdon vs. Griffin et al. - Continued.

L. H. Foote vs. R. Williamson et al. - Same order.

Wadsworth Hodgdon vs. Davis et al. - Continued on motion of plaintiff.

E. P. Figg vs. Joseph P. Lowe et al. - Same order.

John Eitel vs. Herman Wachhorst – Continued by consent.

E. A. Poole vs. C. W. Hoyt – Continued by stipulation.

Emma E. Welch vs. Jeremiah Welch – Suit dismissed without prejudice.

In the matter of the application of the Christian Church Society, for leave to mortgage real estate, the application was granted.

B. C. Russell vs. George H. Mixer – Findings filed and decree of foreclosure entered. Stay of proceedings until further order of the Court.

RULE OF COURT.

Rule V, of rules adopted on March 5, 1870, is hereby amended as follows: After the word “shown” inset, “In all criminal cases copies of motions, demurrers, papers and affidavits to be used on the hearing shall be served on the opposite counsel at least one day previous to the hearing thereof.”

Adjourned until to day, at half past 10 o'clock.

POLICE COURT – Henley, J. Tuesday, May 3.

Lena Kempt – Threats against life. Under advisement.

William Craig – Assault and battery and petty larceny. Sixty days' imprisonment.

William Probst – Petty larceny. Thirty days' imprisonment.

Charles Decker – Disturbing the peace. Continued till to-morrow.

Ah Yeune and Jack Duboise, disturbing the peace – The former fined $20, and the latter $10.

Jas. Cochran, petty larceny – Continued till the 5^th.

Tom Carroll, assault and battery – Continued till to-morrow.

Henry Corsan, assault and battery; John Sullivan, drunk, and Ah Ben, disturbing the peace – Continued till to-morrow.

COMMERCIAL. May 3 – Arrivals none. Sailed, steamer San Joaquin, Roberts, master, for Colusa, with lumber and merchandise; steamer Neponset, Case, master, for upper Sacramento, with general merchandise; schooner Caroline Z., for San Francisco, with flour, rags and lumber; schooner Annie H. Johnson, for San Francisco, with granite and lumber.

GOOD TEMPLARS' PICNIC. -- The train conveying the Good Templars picnic to Davisville, yesterday, consisted of seven cars, all well filled, and those who attended report having had a fine time, although the weather was rather cool for the enjoyment of shady retreats, and decidedly too cool for the profit of the ice cream venders.

ARRESTS. -- The following arrests were made yesterday: Ah Kin, by Chief Smith, for disturbing the peace; John Doe, by officer Karcher, for being drunk; Benjamin Hoyt, Alex. Doe, John Devarney and Chas. Graham, by officers Dunlevy and Rider, for petty larceny.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS. ESTATE of Ed. M. Howison, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, administrator of the above named estate, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against said deceased, to exhibit the same, with the necessary vouchers, within ten months from the first publication of this notice, to the undersigned, at the Controller's Office, State Capitol.

Sacramento City, May 3, 1870.

ROBERT WATT, Administrator of said estate.

Ben Bullard, Jr., Attorney.

SUMMONS.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Sacramento, Sacramento Township, ss. In Justice's Court, before William Ellis, Justice of the Peace, in and for Sacramento County aforesaid.

The People of the State of California to D. W. Madden, greeting: You are hereby summoned to appear before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the township of Sacramento and county of Sacramento, within fifteen days from the service, to answer unto the complaint of W.R . Strong, who sues to recover the sum of one hundred and six 94-100 ($106 94) dollars, on an implied contract for goods, wares and merchandise and request, as fully set forth in a complaint on file in my office. And if you fail to appear and answer, the plaintiff then and there will take judgment against you for the aforesaid amount, together with costs and damages.

Given under my hand, in Sacramento, this 25^th day of April, 1870.

WM. ELLIS, Justice of the Peace.

John M. Avery, Attorney for Plaintiff.

PROBATE COURT.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Sacramento. In the matter of the estate of Alexander B. Lutz, deceased.

In the Probate Court of the County of Sacramento.

The People of the State of California send greeting:

In pursuance of an order of the Hon. Robert C. Clark, Probate Judge of the county aforesaid, duly made and entered on the 3^rd day of May, 1870, notice is hereby given that Monday, the 16^th day of May, 1870, at 10 o'clock A.M. of said day, at the County Court room, at Court House, in the city and county of Sacramento, has been appointed as the time and place for hearing the application of Edward Christy and Warren Luskin, praying that a document now on file in this Court, purporting to be the last will and testament of Alexander B. Lutz, deceased, be admitted to probate, and that letters testamentary be issued thereon to Edward Christy and Warren Luskin, who are named therein as executors, at which time and place all persons interested may appear and contest the same.

It is further ordered by the Court that notice hereof be made by publication for ten successive days in the “ Sacramento Reporter”, a newspaper printed and published in said Sacramento county.

Witness my hand and the seal of said Probate Court hereto affixed, this 3^rd day of May, 1870.

W. B. C. BROWN, Clerk.

By Terence Masterson, Deputy Clerk.

D. W. Welty, Attorney for Petitioners.

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EXCITING DOUBLE RUNAWAY.

Ex-State Librarian W. C. Stratton and lady have for some time past followed the custom of taking a drive of an evening. Having a fine span of blacks and a splendid buggy this was to them a very easy, as well as a very pleasant matter. Yesterday, however, they started for a drive with a single horse, and this being considered the gentle one of the pair, and all having gone smoothly for some time, Mrs. Stratton took the reins and found no difficulty in the management. Unfortunately, however, in making the turn at the corner of M and Eighth streets, the horse, being used to working with a partner, wheeled too short, and throwing out both occupants of the buggy, turned it over on its side, and starting on the run, left them behind, and, singularly enough, entirely unhurt. Keeping down Eighth to N, he turned down toward Seventh at his best speed – the buggy still on its side – until, colliding with another buggy, belonging to Joe Davis, tied in front of his residence, on the corner of Seventh, the top was torn from the Stratton buggy and Davis' horse so badly frightened that he also ran away up street, and was soon out of sight. Stratton's horse now kicked at the broken buggy furiously, and broke things right and left, but was finally secured by some men from the grocery store on the opposite corner from where the collision occurred. The buggy was a complete wreck. Davis' horse followed N to Tenth, and up Tenth to J, where turning abruptly, he slipped down, and owing to the momentum, slid some distance, scraping his legs, side and head quite severely, and throwing the buggy clear beyond him, overturning it, tearing up the harness, etc. Upon being released from the buggy he was quite docile, and seemed perfectly satisfied with his exploit. This buggy, being an old one, was not at all injured. Altogether it was a most exciting affair, and it is exceedingly fortunate that no one was injured.

ARRESTS.

The arrests for yesterday, as reported on the police slate, were as follows: Ah Chu, by Chief Smith, for vagrancy; Richard Burke, by Officers Rider and Moore, for being drunk; W. S. Barnes and Francis A. Baker, by Officers Brissel and Hickey, for being drunk and disorderly.

DISTRICT COURT – Ramage, J.

Wednesday, May 4, 1870.

Orrin Simmons, administrator, vs. Wm. Gattenburger et al. - On motion of defendants and by consent continued.

Orrin Simmons, administrator, vs. P. M. Hale – Same order as last.

Samuel H. and E. S. Morrison vs. Geo. W. Dermon – On motion and by consent continued for the term..

L. Frink vs. M. A. Alsip – On motion and affidavits, continued at cost of defendants, and set for trial May 24, 1870.

Clarence S. and Georgia A. Curtis, by Thomas McConnell, guardian ad litem vs. D. S. Satterfield et al. - On motion of counsel for plaintiff, time for filing undertaking on injunction extended ten days from yesterday.

Court adjourned until to-day at 10:30 A.M.

POLICE COURT – Henley, J.

Wednesday, May 4, 1870.

P. Dunlap, violation of ordinance – Continued until May 12.

William Dresser, disturbing the peace – Pleaded guilty; $10 or five days.

William Dresser, threats against life – Nolle prosequi entered.

C. Dicker, disturbing the peace – Deposit declared forfeited.

Tom Carroll, assault and battery – Jury demanded.

Ropine Rose and Joseph Gormise, disturbing the peace – Continued till to-morrow.

John Sullivan, drunk – Deposit declared forfeited.

Benjamin Hoyt et al., petty larceny – Taken under advisement.

John O'Brien, disturbing the peace – Continued till to-morrow.

SLANDER SUIT.

Andrew Devitt commenced suit in the District Court to-day, against James H. Cummings, for defamation of character, and lays his damages at $20,000.

BILLIARDS-CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE PACIFIC COAST-THE CHAMPION CUE.

We copy as follows from the Alta, May 4:

The furore over billiards has been on the increase ever since Mr. Deery, the late champion of the world, took up his residence in this city. The subsequent games between Mr. Deery and Messrs. Dion and Rudolphe, added much to increase the popularity of the game, and several closely contested matches between amateurs have resulted. In fact the difference of opinion as to who is the best player- barring Jamison-has become a so serious matter, that a contest for the championship of the Pacific Coast is the only manner left in which to settle the affair.

Messrs. Deery & Little have had a magnificent champion cue made, and the tournament for possession of it will commence at the Congress Billiard Hall, on Bush street, to-day, at 2 o'clock.

The cue is two feet in length, and made of solid silver, inlaid at the butt with gold quartz, and at the point with moss agate. It is beautifully engraved, and is without doubt the handsomest emblem, and is without doubt the handsomest emblem of the kind in the world. It was manufactured by J. W. Tucker, and cost about $300.

As yet there are but five entries for the contest, as follows: L . S. Gates, J. W. Little, Otto Kaeding, W. W. Wright, and John McCleary. Several more will probably enter the ring to-day. The books will remain open for entries until 12 o'clock, at which time the players will meet and organize a Billiard Congress for the Pacific coast, and adopt rules and regulations for the government of this and future contests for the championship. They will draw lots for play, and the tournament will commence at 2 o'clock P.M.

Two games will be played each day, on at 2 P.M. and the other at 8 P. M., until each contestant has played each other, and the gentleman winning the greatest number of games will be awarded the cue and title of champion.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO. In the Probate Court. In the matter of the estate of John McNulty, deceased.

On reading and filing the petition of Henry M. Bernard, administrator of the estate of John McNulty, deceased, praying for an order of distribution of the residue of said estate among the persons entitled -

It is ordered that all persons interested in the estate of John McNulty, deceased, be and appear before the Probate Court of the county of Sacramento, at the Court room of said Court, on the Thirtieth Day of May, 1870, at 10 o'clock A.M. of that day, then and there to show cause why an order of distribution should not be made of the residue of said estate among the heirs of said John McNulty, deceased, according to law.

It is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks, before the said 30^th day of May, 1870, in the SACRAMENTO REPORTER, a newspaper published in the county of Sacramento.

Dated April 30, 1870.

ROBERT C. CLARK, Probate Judge.

Attest: A true copy.

W. B. C. BROWN, Clerk.

By Terence Masterson, Deputy Clerk.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO, In Probate Court. In the matter of estate of John Arnold, deceased.

It appearing to the Court by the petition presented and filed by George W. Mowe, the administrator de bonis non of the estate of John Arnold, deceased, praying for an order to sell real estate, that it is necessary to sell the whole of said real estate to pay outstanding debts and expenses of administration -

It is therefore ordered by the Court that all persons interested in the said estate appear before the said Probate Court on Monday, the 6^th day of June, A.D., 1870, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the Court room of said Probate Court, at the city of Sacramento, to show cause why an order should not be granted to said administrator to sell such real estate.

It is further ordered that a copy of this order be published at least once a week for four successive weeks in the SACRAMENTO REPORTER, a newspaper printed and published in said county.

Date May 2, 1870.

ROBERT C. CLARK, Probate Judge.

W. B. C. BROWN, Clerk,

Attest: A true copy.

By Terence Masterson, Deputy Clerk.

A. Comte, Jr., Attorney.

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DISTRICT COURT-Ramage, J.

Thursday, May 5.

Richard Jones vs. H. Marks et al.- Continued by consent, for the term.

Eli Mayo vs. City of Sacramento – Leave given to file copy of complaint in lieu of original.

John C. Reiley vs. Henry Lancaster et al. - Samuel Cross substituted as plaintiff.

E. A. Poole vs. Martin Penish et al. - On motion of plaintiff, continued for the term.

Henry M. Naglee vs. C. W. Hough et al. - Dismissed on motion of plaintiff.

E. A. Poole vs. Friend & Terry – Motion for nonsuit overruled and cause submitted.

Henry M. Naglee vs. Wm. Ainsworth et al. - Judgment in favor of defendants Ainsworth and Wingate, and in favor of plaintiff as against other defendants.

Court adjourned until to-day, at 9 A.M.

CAUSES SET FOR TO-DAY.

Chas. E. Mack vs. Murray Morrison, executor – Demurrer to complaint.

Richard S. Jones vs. Peter O'Rourke et al. - Motion to quash summons.

Rose Newman vs. Solomon Newman – Motion for alimony.

Central Pacific Railroad Co. vs. Long Sing Co. - Motion to quash summons.

John B. Weller vs. Howell Clark et al. - Motion for new trial.

A. W. Harlan vs. H. W. Johnson et al. - Demurrer to complaint.

Wm. Wright vs. Thomas McGuire – Demurrer to complaint.

Geo. W. Leet vs. D. D. Satterfield – Motion to retax costs.

People vs. E. P. Figg – Demurrer to complaint.

L. H. Foote vs. R. Williamson et al. - Motion for leave to file supplemental answer.

People and Eli Mayo vs. Maria Moulton, Doe G 6,751,

Milliken Bros. & Co. vs. A. B. Driesback.

Frank Perkins vs. John McComber – Demurrer to complaint.

Police Court – Henley. J.

Thursday, May 5.

A. J. Zekind, violating ordinance – Nolle prosequi entered.

Ropine Roso and Joseph Gormise, disturbing the peace – Deposit forfeited.

John O'Brien, disturbing the peace – Not guilty.

James Cochran, petty larceny – Continued till the 11^th.

B. Hoyet, John Devarney and C. Graham, petty larceny – Sentenced to thirty days.

Richard Burke and W. S. Barker, drunk – Pleaded guilty.

Francis A. Barker, drunk – Guilty and fined $10.

EASTWARD BOUND on the PULLMAN HOTEL EXPRESS TRAIN.

The following is a list of the passengers by the Pullman express train yesterday:

J. T. Bingham C. Coopmanschap Judge Satterlee Mr. Crittenden G. Sharpe and wife Miss Searle Mrs. Boalt Mrs. Martin & daughter A. L. Tubbs and family Mrs. Briggs & daughter A. Bull and family A. Cerf and son J. C. Morrison and wife F. Delgar and wife Mrs. F. McMurray Mrs. B. Denny Miss Woodworth Miss Locke Miss C. Ryland Henry Merwin & fam'y A. P. Crittenden Mrs. Harvey Mrs. C. J. Hawley Mrs. Moses Miss Bray Mrs. Miller Mrs. W. Wallace & son Mr. Beans and family Mrs. Riqua Jno. Lore Dr. Sawyer D. O. Mills and family Lloyd Tevis and family Mrs. Lander and serv't J. H. Carral Mr. Pierce Mr. Scotchler Mr. Beaver and family Miss Christopher Mr. Hotaling & family Mr. Sneath and family

N. Luning Mr. Watts and family Mr. Aull Antonio De Luzarrga C. M. Blair J. G. Wilson Miss Flora Hillyer Capt. Miller Fred A. Bee W. C. Hoff and wife Mr. Rail J. T. Seaman A. H. Miller Mrs. Kerney & family Mr. Peterson Mrs. S. Hiller Mrs. Burns C. Wrede Mrs. Todd W. C. Buchanan & lady B. S. Hopkins Mr. Arthur and lady A. Arter and wife Mrs. Heath Mrs. Dodge Mr. Brooks Miss Brooks Mr. Cummings G. W. Meacham James Smith and lady H. H. Welch and lady Fred Lux Mrs. J. A. Inglen B. G. Lathrop and lady Mrs. Thos Monteith D. Medrano J. A. Cusenbarry G. M. Pullman and lady, Pres't Pullman Palace Car Co. G. Hammond, Gen. Superintendent U. P. R. R. Co. Mrs. Smiley

ROW BOAT CLUB. - We are pleased to see that the young men of the city are moving in the matter of aquatic sports. A meeting was held last night and a club formed to be known as the “Undine Boat Club.” The following named gentlemen were elected officers for the current term: H. B. Eddy, President; S. J. Lansing, Vice-President; and G. S. Lansing, Secretary and Treasurer. Directors, W. A. Bissell, C. F. Potrearche and J. O. B. Gunn. It is the intention of the club to procure boats for exercises as soon as possible. A four-oared lap-streak will be the first acquisition, and others will follow as fast as required. It is to be hoped that some of our public spirited citizens will assist these young men liberally in this enterprise.

ARRESTS.

The following arrests were made yesterday: John Donnavan, by officers Rider and Moore, for assault and battery; Thomas Gilman, James Kilgan, Max Guttman, Martin Withell, Jeremiah Coffee and John H. Coffee, by officers Rider and Moore, for violating ordinance in erecting a shed within the fire limits; John Stafford, by Chief Smith and officer Dunlevy, for assault and battery; Alfred Wethercott, by officers Karcher and Harvey, for petty larceny; Richard Burke, by officer Rider, for petty larceny, and Mrs. Delaney, by officer Cambridge, for being drunk.

IDENTIFIED. - The gold watch and chain found under the sidewalk on J street, between Front and Second, by a son of Mr. Hyman, mentioned before, proves to be the property of his neighbor, J. Gregory, the vegetable dealer. It is supposed that one of his children must have taken it from the house while playing, and not knowing or caring for its value, left it when it had served their purpose.

QUITE SEVERE. - The little caper with a jumping jack indulged in by Benjamin Hoyt, John Devarney and Charles Graham – circus performers – a day or two ago, caused them to be sentenced to thirty days' imprisonment in the Police Court yesterday. Rather a costly toy.

COMMERICIAL. - May 5 – Arrived, steamer Chin Du Wan, Rodgers, master, from Upper Sacramento, with barge laden with grain and wool for San Francisco – wool to order. Sailed, schooner Winfield Scott, for San Francisco, with cobbles.

SACRAMENTANS GONE EAST. - Among the passengers who went East yesterday were the following Sacramentans: C. T. Wheeler, Chris. Wizel, H. Kohler and W. A. Martfeldt and wife, Henry Merwin, John H. Carroll and D. O. Mills.

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Sacramento Bee

Saturday Evening, October 22, 1870

Steamer Wrecked - Reported Loss of the Cambria

It is reported that the steamer Cambria, of the Anchor Line between New York, Londonderry, Ireland, and Glasgow, Scotland, while on her way from New York and while on the north of Ireland coast, was wrecked on the island of Inishtrahull. The Cambria left New York October 8, with 127 passengers and a full freight. Among the passengers was General DAVIES, of Chicago. Her cargo consisted of wheat, flour, cotton, cheese, fish, oil, apples, and barrel-staves. The following is a complete list of her passengers:

Leonard Hermann, Sam’l Kronheim, A.L. Holland, James Hague and wife, Joseph Clark, Col. Hayden, wife and daughter; Gen. Davies, of Chicago; James Purse, wife and two children; George Wilton, Henry Zimmerman, George Wildfaug, Joseph Smith and wife, G. Mayer, Robert Allen, wife and four children; Isabella Allen and infant, Robert McLean, H. McGlinty, A. Cummings, Hubert Caker, Felix Cassidy, Daniel McAllister, Robert Elliott, William Elliott, J.R. Davenkamp, L.J. Davenkam, Mrs. A. Weir, Wm. Hill and child, Harriet McCreedy, Mary Adams, Agnes Barr, S.D. Grewy and wife, Jas. Baird, Nathan Gowet, Robert Patton, L. Gilmore, Mrs. Eastdall, Mrs. Young, Eliza Callahan, Ann O’Neill, Ellen Mellon, John Martinson, Jas. Montgomery, Wm. Mills, P. Doherty, Miss Doherty, Jas. Croson, Mencel Cobbert, Hugh Lockhart, Thos. Hansen, George Brutschim, Jesse Greenlie, Miss Ann Sheers, Miss E.H. Pusey, W. Bingham, Jr., wife and two children, Mrs. NcRea and two children, G.T. Emery and wife, Agnes Noltman, Mrs. Peoples, John Hobson and wife, Mrs. A.A. Pelt and child, Michael Finnerty, Mrs. George Hill, John McGarklan, Michael Tiffany, Charles Pedersen, Archibald Baird, C.A. Fahlback, C. O’Connor, J. Gullikisen, Hans Hansen, August Jansen, John Fleming, E. McLaughlin, J. Roach, Mrs. J. Rustrom, Mrs. Remington, Albert Hudson, Patrick Mund, Susan McCambridge, John Lynch, Bridget Thornton, Mary Gunn, Margaret Boyle, Arthur McCoy, Annie Evart, Gregory Shiel, wife and child; John Givens, Thomas Poltz, A. Riddle, Mary A. Dennismond, John Marshall, W. Beneza, John Clark, Agnes Boyd, M. Dunton, J. Johnson, James Klowan, James Miller, A. McIntire, and A. Ruhe.

Four boats were launched and filled with passengers and portion of the crew, and but one boat has been heard from. That brought ashore a sailor and the body of a dead girl, and the sailor who tells the story says that his boat had fifteen persons, all of whom, but himself and the dead girl, were washed overboard.

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Sacramento Bee

Thursday Evening, November 10, 1870

TIDE LAND PAYMENTS - Yesterday settlements were made with the Controller by purchasers of tide lands, on account of second installment therefor, to the amount of $12,445. There is still due to the State from purchasers of such lands at the June sale, 1869, about $50,000; and from purchasers at the last September sale, about $80,000. Not more than a third of the amount of the second instalments due from these two sales have been paid so far.

FREE LECTURE - It has been signified to members of the Board of Education that Professor E.S. CARR, who fills the chair of Chemistry in the University of California, will shortly deliver a lecture in this city on the theory of Education, especially intended for the information of parents and guardians, and incidentally explain the purposes and uses of State University.

TRADE MARKS - Yesterday there was filed in the office of the Secretary of State by George W. CHELSEY & Co., of Front street, a trade mark and name and device for their own exclusive use, for “Clipper Whisky;” also, one for “Dickson’s Old Farm (1863) Whisky;” and a third one for “William Crowder’s Kentucky Bourbon Whisky.”

ACCUSED AS ACCESSORY - A man named John CAMPBELL was arrested yesterday afternoon by Deputy Constable George FAYLOR on a charge of being accessory before the fact to the killing of DRESSER. He is accused of having furnished a pistol, or in some other manner contributed to the fatal result of the shooting affair yesterday.

HIS CONDITION AT NOON - At noon to-day Matt GREER was resting quietly. Reaction has fully taken place, and his pulse is strong and regular. He feels but comparatively little pain, in view of the serious wound he received, and complains of none, except when coughing.

CAR ON FIRE - As the 7 o’clock A.M. train was to start this morning, the ceiling of one of the passenger cars was discovered on fire, having caught from an over-heated stove. Before much damage was done the car was taken from the train and sent to the shop for repairs.

FROM SHINGLE -A respectable train of freight cars came over the Valley Road this morning loaded with granite, roofing slate and produce. Shingle Springs sent down an entire car load of blinds and doors, 316 boqes of fruit and other merchandise.

DISCHARGED - Judge HENLEY this morning dismissed with an admonition and warning to avoid evil companions and evil places, Thomas MELIAN, charged as a vagrant, whose case the Judge had under advisement.

CONFIDENCE NO. 1 - This Company met last evening and appointed a Committee of Arrangements for the funeral of their deceased member, Wm. DRESSER. The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon.

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Sacramento Bee

Monday Evening, November 14, 1870

RECKLESS SHOOTING - About three o’clock yesterday morning some of “the boys about town” got into a difficulty, and a short time afterward one of the combatants, named Grattan McCARTY, while at the corner of K and Second streets, was shot at, the ball just grazing his forehead. The trouble was among a crowd generally known as roughs, and is said to have originated at a disreputable place. Some person, with a desire to create a sensation, started the rumor that a young man who does not know the parties engaged in the quarrel did the shooting. Either this, or it was a dodge to shield the real culprit. There is a class of fellows who think no more of shooting their pistols off in the streets at night than they do of ringing false alarms of fire, and if caught the fellow who shot at McCarty ought to be punished to the full extent of the law.

FOR HIS OLD HOME - Among the passengers who left for the East yesterday was Alfred H. ESTELL, a clerk in the office of Surveyor General BOST. It is upwards of twenty years since Estell saw the home and friends of his youth in Alabama. He will return about Christmas. A host of friends wish him a happy journey.

DEATH OF AN OLD SACRAMENTAN - Yesterday, in San Francisco, the death of Dr. F.A. PARK was chronicled. Deceased was a resident of this city for some years, where he practiced his profession as a dentist.

NEW CITIZENS - In the District Court, to-day, L. Benjamin MOHR, a native of Germany, and John HOPPS, a native of New Brunswick, were admitted to citizenship.

GAS PRIVILEGES - The Board of Trustees this morning granted the petition of the Pneumatic Gas Company for the privilege of laying gas-pipes in the streets.

INSANE - Constable ORR, of Brighton township, brought to the station-house to-day an insane man named James MULLEN. He is constantly ordering roast turkey of the turnkey.

STATE TREASURY - Otto KLOPPENBERG, Treasurer of San Francisco, on Saturday paid into the State Treasury the sum of $369,026.97.

GREAT SALE - On the 25th instant J. DAVIS & Co. will conduct a very important sale of real estate. Particulars will be duly announced.

WILL PERHAPS RECOVER - The condition of Matt. GREER is such that there are strong hopes of his recovery.

DEATHS - There were fifteen deaths in the city last week - ten adults and five children.

RETURNED - Johnny FAYLOR, who has been absent from the city for a year or so, returned yesterday.

I.O.G.T. - Sacramento Lodge, I.O.G.T., will hold a special meeting this evening.

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Sacramento Bee

Tuesday Evening, November 15, 1870

JURORS DRAWN - Pursuant to order made in the District Court yesterday the following jurors were drawn to serve during the December term, the venire being returnable December 6^th: City - Chas. W. Adams, A.H. Anderson, M. Bryte, S.W. Butler, Carl Ahpel, James Bithell, Frank Powell, A.P. Bailey, J.H. Van Saun, E.F. Woodward, John R. Descave, J.R. Ray, C.C. Reid, Geo. C. Heisch, Wm. A. Gett, Wm. Boyne, John Bennett, Orrin Collier, Geo. Wentworth, Daniel Cox, Wm. C. Barrett, Jos. Beebe, Geo. F. Bronner, M.M. Odell, James Miller, A.A. Flint, Daniel Brown, John Tingman, A.P. Andrews, J.C. Rogers, Peter Bohl, G.R. Dean, Ezra Woolson, Thomas D. Ball, O.C. Casey, Wm. M. Harron, Richard Parker, Jacob Keber, R. Breen, John Rippon, David Woods, S.W. Burke, P. Herzog, J.N. Andrews, L. Grimes, J.F. Clark, Martin Pennish, P.J. Buckley, J.D. Lord, B.F. Ready, James B. Thompson, H.W. Bragg, T.C. Benteen, J.A. Stewart. Franklin Township - M. Smith, N. Gilliand, Matthew Lee, W. Hazen, T.W. Webb, J.F. Epperson, T.K. Hunt. Brighton - J.T. Day, Wm. Detterding, J.D. Morrison, George Wilson, R. Davenport. Georgiana - J.M. Gleason. Granite - Robert Keefe, Patrick Dempsey, Richard Greer, Samuel Dowden, T.G. Saulsbury, P. Donovan, P. Fitzpatrick, Samuel Kay. Lee - Michael Murray, Henry Blair, S.A. Howell, James A. Elder, Wm. Scott. Sutter - Littleton Waldron, Johh Thoman, William P. Caruthers, W. Mace, Fred. W. Upson, J.P. Odbert, John Gosling. Natoma - Chas. A. Nuttall, Jesse G. Rowe. San Joaquin - A. Hamilton, Andrew Kelly, S. Treat, C.W. Pierce, Chas. D. Young. Cosumnes - E.F. Bane, Cyrus Briggs, Charles Clemens. American - Wm. Keller. Dry Creek - Thos. Randolph and Wm. Brock.

CASE OF GARROTING - Alfred COOK informed the police last evening that he had been robbed by two men of thirty-one dollars in the alley between L. M, Third and Fourth streets. His was the old story over again. He went into a beer saloon, made the acquaintances of two men there and agreed to take a walk with them. They walked him right into the alley, choked him and took his money.

THE LATE DR. PARK - By to-night’s Central Pacific train from San Francisco, will arrive the remains of the late Dr. PARK, which will to-morrow be interred in the City Cemetery. The body will be accompanied by a delegation of Odd Fellows and Red Men. The delegation will be met at the Depot, by Pacific Encampment No. 2 in a body and escorted to Temple Hall in Odd Fellows Temple, to be in state until to-morrow at 9 A.M., at which time the funeral will take place. Further notice will appear in the morning papers after the meeting of the Encampment to-night shall have perfected the arrangements for the burial.

NO FURTHER TROUBLE - Ever since the affray resulting in the death of William DRESSER there have been rumors afloat to the effect that the matter would not end there, but that there would be trouble between John GREER and certain friends of Dresser. We have been informed on the best of authority that there are now no grounds for such reports - that the ill-feeling manifested at the time has passed away, and that all matters of dispute have been settled. This as it should be, and everybody acquainted with the circumstances will applaud the action of those gentlemen in not permitting the further shedding of blood.

RETURNED FROM ROME - Among the passengers by the train from the East to-day was Archbishop ALEMANY, who has been in attendance at the Ecumenical Council in Rome. He was met at the depot by Rev. Fathers SCANLAN and KELLY, of this city. He seemed to be in excellent health and spirits.

CHILD RUN OVER - Yesterday a little son of Thomas ROSS was run over by a buggy at Second and L streets and badly bruised. The gentleman who was riding in the vehicle at the time has visited the little sufferer several times, and deeply regrets the occurrence.

ACCIDENTAL SHOT - A gentleman doing business on K street, below Second, on the north side, accidentally discharged a gun at an early hour this morning. The result was a demolished show-window and a crippled pedestrian on the opposite side of the street.

TO BE PLANKED - At a special meeting of the Board of Trustees, held this morning, the petition of HUNTINGTON, HOPKINS & Co., to have the alley between L and M, Second and Third streets, planked, was granted. The Street Commissioner was instructed to advertise for proposals for the work.

OFFICERS ELECTED - At a meeting of the Butchers’ Social Club, held a few evenings since, the following officers were elected: President, J.A. WILLIAMS; Vice-President, L. SANDERS; Secretary, J.G. FRITSCH; Treasurer, R. WEBER.

TO ARRIVE TO-MORROW - Rev. Wm. H. HILL, late rector of Grace Church, in this city, and present City School Superintendent, is announced to arrive to-morrow from the East, where he has been on a visit for some months.

THE LAST WEEK - Tax-payers will do well to bear in mind that the time in which to pay their State and county taxes without extra charges will expire with the close of the present week. But $69,802.16 have as yet been collected.

WINE FOR OHIO - Five large pipes of wine from Bernhard’s vineyard, at Auburn, will be forwarded to-morrow for Dayton, Ohio. It would seem that California wines have acquired a wide celebrity in the East and North.

Police Court - A. Henley, Judge

Monday, Nov. 15

Ah Yong, Chin Yu and Gu Hong, gambling - Continued till the 17^th.

Levi CALLISH, vagrancy - Discharged.

M. McGowen, drunk - Discharged

Thos. LACY, violating city ordinance - Continued till the 17^th.

C.H. KING, assault to murder - Continued till to-morrow.

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Daily Bee

Sacramento, Monday Evening, October 9, 1871 

Look Out for Fires - Now that conflagrations are the order of the day, people should be careful where they throw ashes from their stoves, or we may again have to go through some of the bitter experiences of the past, when the fire-fiend stalked defiantly over the city leaving destruction and waste in his path. Yesterday special officer DUBOIS discovered a lot of rubbish burning in the alley between I and J, Front and Second street, which was in close contiguity to a board fence, and the latter to wooden buildings. By extinguishing the fire a conflagration of some magnitude was averted. 

BUGGY SMASHED - Yesterday afternoon a buggy in which was seated E. BLUM and another gentleman was upset at the corner of Eleventh and E streets, by which the gentlemen were somewhat bruised and one of the wheels smashed. One of them was heard to remark, as he picked himself up, that he was glad nobody was about, so that the reporters would not get hold of the matter and publish it. But “a chief was among ‘em takin’ notes,” and gives us the facts above. 

BURGLARIOUS - On Saturday night the store of Bronner & Clark, at Tenth and J streets, was entered by burglars through a rear window, who made a commendable attempt to get at the contents of the safe. They had only an ax to operate with, and didn’t succeed. The extent of the damage was the purloining of several cans of oysters. 

THE NORTHER - A strong breeze from the nor’west prevailed yesterday. The only damage known to have resulted was the filling of houses with dust and blowing off a lady’s head-gear, or chignon, on the street. Parties captured it after a long race and left it at SINGLETON & BRADY’s saloon. The hirsute curiosity is said to be worth something. 

THE SHAMROCK - This is the title of a saloon on Front street, kept by a person of the female persuasion. On Saturday night Mike BROWN and John SULLIVAN went there and opened a siege-fire upon the lady, their missiles being “mortified” pears. They were both arrested for disturbing the peace. 

STABBING AFFRAY - A man named John BROWN was arrested for stabbing one George INGLES, an employe at the Union Bakery. Brown was obfusticated with liquor, and Ingles extinguished him from the store, when he stabbed the latter. 

LARCENY - A man named Edward REED, an old offender, nipped a coil of hose from Hill & Co’s store, on J street, Saturday afternoon but was shortly afterward arrested.  

ARRIVED - These passengers arrived overland to-day: O.R. JONES, Fred. SACKETT, L.P. HINDS, P.M. FLEESHAMAN, H. HOUSMANN, Mrs. G. WEILL, San Francisco; F. PANCOAT, Alameda; Mrs. A.H. BOYDEN and child, Missouri; E.V. RIBBINS, Elko; W.P. BROADHEAD and wife, Gold Hill; J. SPENCER and wife, D.B. HANNAH, Portland; Mrs. J.E. BOYD and child, Omaha, F.S. CHANFRAU, Mrs. C.A. GRIDLEY and child, New York; Bayard WOODRUFF, Mrs. R. WOODRUFF, Miss M.A. LAPTON, Mrs. M.A. LAPTON, Mrs. M.D. WAGNER and two children, Brooklyn; Prof. O.S. FOWLER and family, G.W. LAWRENCE and wife, Boston; L. COATES, Philadelphia; Jas. CAMPBELL, H. JOHNSON, Sandwich Islands; J. FRAZER, C.E. RICHARDSON, H.L. CHASE, Honolulu; Miss A. CORNLEY, New Jersey; Gen. H.F. CLARKE, Chicago; N. SMITH, Red Bird, (Ill.); W.W. BEERS and family, Illinois; R.McNULTY, Charlotte, (Tenn.); B. SMITH, Illinois; Mrs. Col. J. HALSEY and two children, U.S.A.; L.B. SEAVER, Pioche; G.W. LEVY, San Francisco; J. MIZNOR, Liberty, (N.Y.); J. SEAVER, Jamesville (Wis.); J. ROBERTS and son, Missouri; A. WHELAN, B.N. REYNOLDS, Franklin (Mich.); D. LANCASTER, Clinton (Mich.); R.M. ROBERTS, Rome (N.Y.); Miss R. FLEISTKORN, Wheeling (Va.); J.S. HOWARD, Cloverdale (Cal.); J.G. BUSH, Mendocino (Cal.); E.H. FREEMAN, San Francisco; 80 first-class, 50 second-class and 49 emigrants. Total, 179 

ARRESTED FOR ARSON - Joseph BRANNAN, the occupant of the house on Fourteenth street, which was set on fire Saturday morning, has since been arrested on suspicion of being the incendiary. It is said that he had been drinking hard for some days and was in a somewhat despondent mood about that time. 

AUCTION TO-MORROW - J. DAVIS will sell to-morrow, at the residence of Mrs. F. BASS, 106 Second street, between L and M, all the nearly new furniture and household goods therein contained, a list of which is published elsewhere. Sale to begin at half-past 10 o’clock A.M. 

FOWLER ARRIVED - Prof. Fowler, of New York, the great “bumpologist,” arrived from the East to-day with his family. He will open his batteries first on the people of San Francisco; after which, it is hoped, he may come to Sacramento and tell our people something about their bumps. 

THE GREAT FIRE - Many persons here have received dispatches to-day from friends and relatives who lived where Chicago stood yesterday. All agree that the city was doomed and its destruction was near at hand. 

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Daily Bee

Sacramento, Friday Evening, November 3, 1871 

OVERLAND - These persons arrived overland to-day: Mrs. O.E. PALMER, St. Louis; H. WAGNER, Mrs. General George P. SHRIL, San Francisco; Wm. M. LYON and wife, Sacramento; J.M. SPAFFORD, wife and three children, Chicago; P. LEVY, Brooklyn, N.Y.; W. ODLIVE, wife and daughter, New Haven; Capt. G.L. MEAD and wife, U.S.N.; Com. J.C. SPAULDING, U.S.A.; W.F. ALLEN and wife, Mrs. E.H. ALLEN and daughter, Honolulu; J.H. HARRISON, New Zealand; J. WATT, J.C. ROGER, Canada; Mrs. T.H. MOTT, Los Angeles; Mrs. M.H. BANDING, Carson Valley; J.M. LORD, A.J. MORRELL, wife and daughter, San Francisco; A. BASSETT, San Jose; Daniel KEIG and wife, Florence, Ohio. First class, 50; second class, 202; emigrants, 33. Total, 285. 

KNOWS NO RESPECT - The Record says it knows no respect of persons in criminal matters, and proves it by publishing one person charged with assault to murder as John Doe, and in another case give the individual’s name in full and then convicts him before the Court has a say in the matter. It evidently hasn’t much respect for consistency, either. 

CHANGE OF FIRM - The grocery business of P.H. RUSSELL, at 209 J street, has been disposed of to Billingsley & Foster, who have been long connected with that house. They will hereafter conduct the business at the same place. 

SEAL SKINS - Three cars of seal skins formed a part of the eastward bound freight train this morning. These skins came from Alaska, where a big business is carried on in that branch. 

DR. REUD,

Homoeopathic Physician and Surgeon, Fourth and J streets, over Capital Savings Bank. Medicinal Oxygen administered for the Cure of Chronic Diseases. 

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Daily Bee

Sacramento, Monday Evening, November 6, 1871 

BOMBASTES FURIOSO - The Chinese on I street have been granted the privilege of driving the Devil out of that region once more. This means a week or two of bomb-firing, cracker-snapping, squealing and gong-rattling, as of old. We could never understand why the Devil (no profanity intended) should come back at all after being so ignominiously kicked out on several occasions. He ought to know, it he knows anything, that he will not be allowed to stay there in peace. Poor old Satan - he is entitled to the sympathies of the community. 

DOUBTLESS AN INJUSTICE - Some days ago we gave the statement of a woman named COONEY, to the effect that her husband after abusing her had abandoned her and one child. We have since met the husband, who appears to be a sober, hard-working man, and he explained to us the cause of his wife’s strange conduct, which puts a different light on matters altogether. We are confident that injustice has been done him, and trust that her statement may not militate against him in any way. 

DISTRICT COURT - In the case of G.W. LEET vs. Angus DEWAR judgement was this morning rendered for defendant for $411, and a stay of proceedings ordered for 20 days. Judgement in favor of Emily E. HERSPERGER and against BUTLER et al. was also rendered for block 337 in Sutterville and $30 damages; stay of proceedings until further order. Also, in favor of same plaintiff and against STATE et al, for block 339 in the same locality. Court still in session. 

ARRIVED - These persons arrived to-day by overland train; J.H. BREWER, San Francisco; Mrs. S.S. MONTAGUE, child and servant; Mrs. T.T. PAYNE and two children, Sacramento; Mrs. C.N. PALMER, Oakland; George CHAMPLIN, wife, niece and child, Red Bluff; Mrs. James MILLS, Monterey; Dr. J.M. BROWN and wife, Tyler BEACH and wife, Miss S. BEACH, San Jose; T.G. ELLIOTT, Miss Lucy A. NOYES, Georgetown, Mass.; J.H. LITTLE, Massachussetts; J.H. DOWNER, Melbourne; Raphael FORT, Bordeaux; Miss M. SHORT, Mansfield, Ohio; H. BORNEMANN, wife and son, Cleveland; J. GILES, Louisville; B.P. CADWELL, wife and child, Portland; Robert SEIGLE, Oakland.; C.C. WARNER, Virginia City; A. Spaulding, wife and child, San Francisco; S.S. SOUTH, wife and child, Boston; Mrs. A.D. SULLIVAN and daughter, Providence; Thomas BOOLE, London; Mrs. S. CAROTHERS, Miss Cora SCOTT, Kansas City; Mrs. M.H. AVERILL and mother, San Francisco; 65 first-class, 35 second-class and 21 emigrants - total, 121. 

CUP PRESENTATION – Lieutenant Charles J. AUER, of the City Guard, being about to depart from the city for the land of Mormons, was presented on Saturday night by his comrades in arms with an elegant silver cup, appropriately inscribed. The presentation speech was made by ex-Captain H.S .KNOX, and responded to by the recipient. After that champagne corks popped, and a jolly time was enjoyed. 

JOCKEY CLUB ELECTION - At the meeting of the Jockey Club held on Friday night last these persons were elected as officers: President, J.S. WOODS; Vice Presidents, E.H. MILLER, Jr.; E.M. SKAGGS and H.M. BERNARD; Secretary, Samuel POORMAN; Treasurer, Chris GERRNE. Poorman, Skaggs and Bernard were appointed a committee on bylaws.

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Sacramento Bee

Saturday Evening October 26, 1872

STATE TELEGRAPH ITEMS.

Archbishop ALEMANY asks permission of the Twelfth District Court to sell the Catholic Church property in Woodland, Yolo county.

E. MORTON was divorced from M. MORTON and Walter PAGE from Prudence M. PAGE-all in San Francisco this year.

Ninety-eight cargoes of wheat have been cleared from San Francisco this year.

The Great Invincibles paraded in San Francisco last night, 1000 strong. They will be in Sacramento this night week.

The amount of banking capital in San Francisco, as represented by returns made by the banks to the Internal revenue Office, is about $48,000,000, on a currency basis. Of this, $40,00,000 is deposits. Of the whole amount, at least $44,000,000 is loaned out on various securities, mostly city real estate.

The late Catholic Fair in Vallejo realized between $3,000 and $5,000.

COGGINS and PAGE spoke at Grass Valley last evening, and J. T. FARLEY at Watsonville.

Snow fell at Hamilton, Nevada, yesterday, to the depth of two inches.

Judge QUINT had brought suit against Mrs. FAIR for $8,075, balance of fees due him, and attached her money in bank. Mrs. FAIR claims that the agreement was made by Mrs. LANE, and she therefore repudiates it.

John M COGHLAN spoke at Chico last night.

ENDOWMENT OF AN EASTERN UNIVERSITY. - We observe by yesterday's telegrams that William H. RAYMOND, of Oakland, has endowed a professorship in the University of Arts and Trades, at Toledo, Ohio, with $20,000. Mr. Raymond, one of the owners of the famous Raymond and Ely mine, is one of the wealthy men who have lately become resident of this city, and the little item telegraphed across the continent proves that he is a gentleman of liberality, and that he is using his money for the noblest of all objects, the promotion of the cause of education - Oakland News.

A TITUSVILLE wife placed a toy snake in her husband's boot the other morning, and then could hardly get breakfast because of her snickering at his performances when he discovered it. He first looked in the mirror, then went and threw his demijohn of old rye into the mill-race. He drank thirteen cups of coffee at breakfast, and for several evenings afterward astonished his children by going to bed at nine o'clock each night.

For Moth Patches, Freckles, and Tan, use Perry's Moth and freckle lotion.

The well known reliable and harmless remedy for Brown Discolorations of the Face. Also for Fleshworms, Pimply Eruptions and Blotched Disfigurations of the Face, use his improved Comedone and Pimple Remedy-the Skin Medicines of the Age. Prepared only by Dr. B.C. PERRY, Dermatologist, 49 Bond street, New York. Sold by Druggists everywhere.

OVERLAND- names of passengers arriving here by to-day's train from the East:

O.H. McKEE and family, Washington; Mrs. C. BROWN and family, Miss Ann DEAS, New York; D. WILLIAMSON and family, Vallejo; A.G. BATES, Washington; W.H. SCOTT, S.D. CULBERTSON, Chambersburg, Pa.; Mrs. J.C. CASEY, San Francisco; Mrs. Kate M. KEITH and family, Cleveland; Mrs. John J. HAYES and family, Brooklyn, Cal,; Mrs. N.W. HOLT, Japan; L. LUCE, Sacramento; Mrs. M.E. CASSIN and daughter, Stockton; Geo. GILMORE and family, Nebraska; W.D. BEARDSLEY and family, Stockton; Miss Isabella CROHAN, New Orleans; John QUAGLE, Salt Lake; T.G. HANSCHE, Paymaster C.H. THOMSON, U.S.A.; Mrs. G. King and child, Spruce Mountain, Nev.; W.H. McLEAN, San Francisco; O. SCUDDER and wife, Sacramento; Mrs. E.D. CROSS, Miss Anna HUTCHINSON, Batavia; R.C. JEWELL, England; Rev. G.A. BECKER, Berea, C.; George AUSTIN, St. LOUIS; Wm. DRUMMOND, Cincinniati; Mrs. Josie FRANCIS, Illinois; Miss Clara TILTON, New Hampshire; A.W. GEDNEY and family, Ruby Valley, Nev,; Mrs. R.H. DEAN, San Diego; N. BUNDY, Geo. HORBUCK, Ohio; John ST. JOHN, San Francisco; Thos. McKINISLEY, San Leandro; H. VAN VLEET, J.C. OLDHAM, Grand Island, Neb.; L.G. THOMAS, Ohio; Mrs. L. MARION and family, New York; John PARKER and wife, Mrs. Sarah JONES and Miss Mary Jones, California; C. LEON, J.W. SCHOONMAKER, San Francisco, B.P. ROBINSON, Rochester, N.Y.; A.G. SUMMERS, Solano county; G.W. GARDNER and family, Maine; J.A. DIFFLE and wife, New Haven; J. M. M. MERRILL, Nova Scotia; Mrs. A ROBERTS, Knight's Landing; Mrs. Chas. BABB, Mrs. S.L. CARLETON, Miss Carrie G. CARLETON, Portland, Maine; Mrs. S. JENNINGS, Chicago; Jeff WILLCOXSON, Missouri; Mrs. Geo. THRYOCK, St. Louis; J. KENNEDY, Chambersburg, Pa.; Mrs. A.M. HOLLBROOK, Philadelphia.

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Sacramento Daily Bee

Monday Evening, January 12, 1874

COSTUMING - Mrs. L. SIMONS has secured a store on J street (No. 133, near Fifth), where she displays her magnificent costumes for the masquerade. She was first advertised to be at the Pacific Hotel. Madame PAULIN has her varied assortment displayed at 143 J street, between Fifth and Sixth. And our townsman, S. WILZINSKI, also has a very excellent lot of costumes at his store on J street, between Sixth and Seventh.

BIDERMAN’S BODY - The body of John W. Biderman, deceased, has been brought from the vault to CONBOIE’s undertaking rooms, preparatory to removal to Philadelphia. In all things but color, and a slight sinking of the eyes, the face is as natural as in life.

SPECTATOR TICKETS - The managers of the Eureka Social bal masque have decided to issue fifty spectator tickets at $3.00 each. The President of the Club will receive applications for such tickets. Sale of regular tickets will close to-morrow.

READINGS - Humorous WHITE, of Kentucky, had an excellent house at his readings on Saturday night. His selections were very well rendered, the “Raven,” by Poe, being particularly so.

FIFTH LECTURE - Bishop PECK, D.D., will deliver the fifth lecture of the Literary Institute course to-morrow evening. Subject - “Science and the Spirit World.”

WARRANTS READY- Warrants, for amounts allowed by the Supervisors at their last session, will be ready for delivery to-morrow, at Auditor STEWART’s office.

PRACTICING - Hon. M.S. HORAN has commenced the practice of law again. His office is on J street, near Seventh , over DALE’s music store.

IMMIGRANTS - Two cars of immigrants will arrive by this evening’s train.

GREAT BARGAINS - N.G. FELDHEIM, dry goods dealer, southeast corner of Fifth and J streets, offers great bargains in his line of goods. See advertisement.

DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT - Thos. MILLGATE, an old resident of this county, a 49er in fact, died after a lingering illness in San Francisco yesterday. He has resided for nearly a quarter of a century on the right bank of the American nearly opposite this city. His remains will be brought up on the Vallejo train this evening and he will be buried at 10 o’clock to-morrow from Masonic Hall.

ARRESTS TO-DAY - Ben. LANSING, drunk, Rider; Senora MARTINEZ, drunk on the sidewalk, Shellers; William BROWN, battery, Harris and Morales; Mrs. ROSE, detained as a witness; Ah PAW, discharging fire arms in city limits, Rider and Shellers.

JURORS - The County Court this morning ordered the County Clerk to draw from the jury box, the names of twenty-four persons, to act as Grand Jurors, and seventy-five to act as trial jurors.

COACH - The splendid new coach of the Western Hotel which is now running regularly attracts as much attention at the depot as the overland train.

MADAM MARTELL (from Europe) Magnetic Healer - Clairvoyant and Developing Medium. Rooms 26 and 27, Golden Eagle

AMERICAN LAUNDRY - Office, HOPKINS’ Book Store, 7 J street. Orders left on Laundry slate, or at offices of principal hotels, will receive prompt attention.

Shirts and Collars neatly ironed and polished, and all buttons sewed on. S.B. COOLEY, Proprietor.

HAPPY AND CONTENT are HAMANN’s Boarders. Delicious Eastern Oysters just received. Cal. Oysters, 75 cts. Per 100.

ALLUDING to the rumor that an Independent paper is to be started in Stockton with Sam SEABOUGH as editor, the Colusa Sun says:

“Seabough, at present chief of the Union, is a fine scholar, a born gentleman; a fluent writer, and editor or sound judgement, and has notions of his own not always expressed in the Union. There he is on a salary and has the course of the paper indicated by the proprietors. He is like a horse in harness - does the pulling, but some one else handles the lines. While the Union supported Grant, he was a warm supporter of Greeley. We would like to see him in a paper where his own sentiments would appear.”

THE Alta advises people to plant trees around their fences if they do not plant them in their fields. They might select the fig, eucalyphus or olive, either of which will be profitable.

THE SACRAMENTO BEE declares its age to be 17 years. It is full of years and honors. [Chico Enterprise.

NIGHT SCHOOL - The Sacramento Business College is open evenings for the accommodation of young and middle-aged men, who are employed during the day. Thorough instruction in both Mercantile and English branches.

STOVES! STOVES! STOVES! At G.H. SWINERTON’s corner, J and 7^th sts. Now is your time to buy Cooking and Parlor Stoves. Cheaper than any other dealer in Sacramento.

ROOFING - LAUFKOTTER Bros., Tenth and J streets, Metal Roofing and jobbing. Special attention given to repairing old roofs.

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The Sacramento Bee

Tuesday Evening

September 22, 1874

POLICE COURT - Thirteen sinners were marched into the prisoner’s dock this morning with rueful countenances and repentant miens, to answer to various petty offences against the dignity of the city. Geo. G. STAMBACH convicted yesterday of a petty larceny of a carpet-sack, was given 90 days in the county jail. Alexander FOX, for a peace disturbance, was sentenced to pay a fine of $10 or be imprisoned 10 days. Thos. SULLIVAN, convicted of sleeping in a public place, was given 5 days in the city prison. Frank CLARK, for a similar offense, was dosed in like manner. Charles PHEARSON, sleeping on the street, arrived in town Saturday. He goes down for 5 days. G. COOPER, drunk, given 5 days in the city prison. Jas. POWERS, drunk, was sentenced to 5 days’ imprisonment. M. KRAKER, charged with a violation of the sign ordinance, had his case continued until the 29^th. Hattie WILLIAMS was charged with a peace infraction, but the case was dismissed upon payment of costs. Mike COURTNEY, charged with a battery on Bridget, his wife, had his case continued until tomorrow. Jimmy HOLMES, drunk, pleaded guilty. John MURPHY, drunk, pleaded guilty. James MULLIGAN, for the little indiscretion of sleeping on the sidewalk, pleaded guilty. John WILLIAMS, a peace breaker, pleaded guilty. The Court was then adjourned until to-morrow morning.

SECOND CROP - At the Sacramento Market, K street, between Third and Fourth, yesterday, we noticed a limb of an apple tree from which were hanging several good sized apples of the “Early Harvest” variety. These were of the second crop grown on the tree the present season, which stands in the garden of Mr. SHAEFFER on Fourth street, between L and M.

FATHER MATHEW - The Father Mathew Temperance Society has secured Hamilton Hall to be used for headquarters, and it is proposed to establish a library and reading room there. The Society will hold a special meeting to-night in the old hall.

THIEVING - This morning Deputy Sheriff C.P. O’NEIL detected them in the act, and arrested a couple of San Francisco hoodlums, Andrew BLANCHFIELD and Frank SMITH, for robbing the till of Marco MAINA, corner Third and J streets.

SUPERVISORS - The Board of Supervisors met to-day, but did nothing but dismiss the application of Chas J. OWEN, for a road near Folsom.

JURORS - A venire for twenty-four jurors was issued from the Police Court this morning, returnable to-morrow morning.

WHERE the Ladies go, success is bound to follow - at GILMAN Bros. & Co’s, 137 J street, between 5^th and 6^th.

DOCTORS ERNST, Healing Medium. Office 240 J street, between 8^th and 9^th.

AMERICAN LAUNDRY, S.B. COOLEY, proprietor - Office, Hopkins’ Bookstore, 70 J street, bet. 3d and 4^th. Shirts and Collars neatly ironed and polished, and all buttons sewed on. Orders left on Laundry Slate, and at offices of Principal Hotels, will received prompt attention.

LOCAL BREVITIES

Two immigrant cars to-day.

Entries for the ladies’ tournament close to-night.

Three cars of horses came up for the Fair to-day.

Patchen, the noted stallion, arrived to-day and was taken to the Park.

There are a large number of monte operators in town looking for “greenies.”

Walter B. FERRAL is acting as a regular police officer in place of MARTZ, who is sick.

The children of the Grammar School assembled this morning before a large number of visitors.

Last evening, a hack team ran away from the depot, and dashed up J street. At the corner of Fourth, they collided with a milk wagon and damaged it somewhat. No one hurt.

Coroner COUNTS held an inquest, yesterday on the body of Jas. ECKMAN, killed at Kicksville on Sunday last. The verdict was that he came to his death in the manner discribed by us last evening.

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The Daily Union

Sacramento, Cal.

Wednesday, November 11, 1874

Death of an Old Resident - Last evening’s Bee had the following concerning Michael FENNELL, who died in San Francisco last Monday: “He came to Sacramento in 1850. The first contract for building a State Capitol building in this city was awarded to Fennell & Nougen, and they dug the trenches for the foundations on the present plaza, Ninth and Tenth, I and J streets. Finding the location too circumscribed the authorities annulled the contract and settled with the contractors. Afterward the city purchased the four blocks upon which the present Capitol building stands, at an expense of $60,000, and donated the land to the State. Fennell also contracted for and laid the foundation on the original State Prison building at San Quentin.

Sprained Ankle - A man named D.M. SMITH, a native of Council Bluff, Iowa, but who has been living for some time in the State of Nevada, arrived in the city by yesterday morning’s overland freight train. In stepping from the car he sprained his left ankle very severely, and, not having any money, was taken to the station-house for temporary accommodation, but will probably have to go to the hospital.

Numerous Canines - If the Poundmaster was in search of dogs to impound, he could not find any better hunting ground than in the vicinity of the court-house, Seventh and I streets, where canines have been so numerous for several days that a man with a scoop-net could gather half a dozen at a haul. The snapping, snarling, fighting and howling indulged in by the animals could only be equaled by a band of starving wolves.

Didn’t Go - A number of Sacramentans had intended to go down to the Bay to see the great trotting race announced to take place to-day, but as the weather threatened to be stormy, and it was probable that the race would have to be again postponed, there were more Sacramentans returned yesterday, of those that had previously gone down, than there were left the city.

Circumcision - The rite of circumcision was performed upon the infant son of L. PHILLIPS (of the firm of S.J. Nathan & Co.) at the residence of the parents on Third street, yesterday forenoon, Rev. Mr. LOEWENTHAL officiating. Many friends of the family were present, and at the conclusion of the ceremonies a splendid collation was served.

Substantial Garments - The observed of all observers in the city nowadays is Mayor GREEN, who has achieved a new suit of clothes, manufactured of genuine Irish frieze - an article of such lasting qualities that in the old country a suit of it descends from father to son for two or three generations, and finally is used in place of lace window curtains.

Forgery, Also - Charles Morgan MUYGRIGGE, recently arrested for sheep-stealing, yesterday had a charge of forgery entered against him also, it being alleged that he forged the name of Justin GATES to a note of Angus MARTIN, of the International Hotel, instructing the latter to give Muygrigge board and lodging at this (Gates’) expense.

SUDDEN DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN - In the register of deaths in this issue of the Union will be found that of Isaac FRY, an old and highly respected citizen of the county. The suddenness of Fry’s death caused quite a shock both to his intimate friends and to the community at large. What the precise

nature of the disease was with which he died, we presume is not known, as no post-mortem examination of the body was made. It is probable, however, that it was some organic derangement of the heart. He had, we understand, been subject for many years to violent attacks in the form of night-mare. He was

particularly liable to these on lying down and going to sleep after having taken violent exercise. On the Monday prior to his death he suffered from a severe attack, which came on not while he was asleep but while he was engaged in, or just after he had been in, some very violent exercise. On this occasion life seemed to be extinct, and it was only by the most vigorous rubbing of his body and the application of the most pungent restoratives that, after the lapse of some two hours, he was saved from actual death. From this time till his death, on the following Sunday, he seemed despondent and to be in apprehension of another attack. At the time of the attack which carried him off, he had gone into the orchard to get a

bucket of apples. His hard breathing after he had fallen to the ground was heard by MANNING, his friend and partner, who hastened to him as soon as he could. Though still alive, and in a posture as if attempting to get up, when he got there, he did not speak, but almost instantly sank back dead. Fry was one of our best and most enterprising citizens, and his sudden death, in the very vigor of manhood, will be mourned not only by his family and most intimate friends, but by the community at large. - [Yreka Union, Nov. 7th

THE TERRITORIES

Seven hundred polygamists are said to have become citizens through perjury in the past six months in Utah.

The first number of the Utah Scandinaw has made its appearance at Salt Lake. S.J. JONASSON is editor-in-chief.

The survey has been completed for the Colorado Central Short Line into Denver, and the profile for the grading prepared. The sheep owners of the Little Colorado and tributaries, Arizona, have taken their flocks to New Mexico or some other country, in order to get rid of paying county and territorial taxes.

The Helena, Montana, Independent says: “The Trapper quartz district gives promise of being the best in Montana. At present the indications are that several of the lodes will prove permanent, and that millions of money will find its way down Willow creek.”

A Walla Walla woman wants a divorce. In her complaint, after alleging that her husband had cruelly treated and deserted her, she avers that the property of the household consists of a double-barreled shot-gun of the value of $20, which she prays the court may be set side as her separate property, and that she may be awarded the custody of the three minor children. Three children and a shotgun - what else could a woman want? The Denver News says: “The infamous work of poisoning whole flocks of sheep down in southern Colorado bids fair soon to arouse a spirit of retaliation on the part of the sheep men. We hear low mutterings of reprisals against such cattle men as are known to be engaged in the diabolical work of poisoning sheep, and there is a prospect that cattle may soon be afflicted with epidemic scourges. Such things are a blot upon our Territory, and should be stopped.”

Jeff. STANDIFER, an old miner and Indian fighter well known in the Northwest Territories, died at Fort Steele, Wyoming, September 30th. He had been complaining for some time, and was under the impression that the time had come for him to pass in his checks and travel the road over which he had sent many a pesky redskin. Jeff. was a noted plainsman, and his name is as familiar as a household word from the Missouri river to the Pacific ocean. He was a great Indian fighter, scout and mining explorer, and has figured very conspicuously in the history of the Rocky Mountains for many years.

Snow on the Yosemite Roads - M. HEDGES, with his family, who lived in the valley during the season, returned to Sonora on Saturday night. He left the valley on Wednesday, after a heavy fall of snow. He drove his wagon as far as Tamarac. It was nearly night; the horses were taken out, and the party pushed onto Crane Flat and took up quarters at Gobin’s. The next day he went back and got the wagon. Hedges says that the snow was harder to get through on the grade from Crane Flat to Hogdon’s than beyond there. It has been demonstrated by parties going over the two routes that the snow is not as bad on the Oak Flat road to Gentry’s as it is on the McLean road, notwithstanding the claims that were made as to its being below the snowy belt. Hutchings’ stock was driven out by the McLean road, and A. HARRIS went in that way. From these parties it is learned that the snow was more difficult to get through than by the Big Oak Flat was. - [Sonora Democrat, Nov. 7th

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The Daily Union

Sacramento, Cal.

Tuesday, November 17, 1874

CITY INTELLIGENCE

What Shall They Do With Him? - About 11 o’clock last night citizens Charles HIBBARD and Joseph KUNA delivered to officer CHAMBERLIN at the station-house a young man who gave his name as Wm. LOVELL. It appears that Mrs. GOVE, who keeps a boarding-house at Eighth and E streets, had been, with her daughter, in bed and asleep about an hour when the noise made by Hibbard, one of the boarders, in entering the house aroused her. Before she fell asleep again she heard loud breathing, apparently beneath the bed, and looking under saw a man! Considerably alarmed she called for help. All the boarders soon presented themselves, and the intruder was conveyed to the station-house, as mentioned above, though on the way he made a strong effort to escape. When the jailer commenced to search him he threw his hands up, without being told, and with such promptness that the officers immediately concluded that the had been in a lock-up before. He appeared to be stupid, possibly from the effects of drink, and scarcely answered questions put to him, though he did intimate that he came up from San Francisco two weeks ago. In reply to the question as to what he was doing beneath the bed, he responded that he knew nothing about it. He had in his pockets $26.75, which showed that he had not been compelled to obtain lodging surreptitiously. He was slightly acquainted at Mrs. Gove’s establishment, having taken a meal there with a friend on Sunday, and he also had supper there last evening. Later in the evening Mrs. Gove went out shopping, and while she was absent, the front door being left unlocked for the convenience of the boarders, Lovell doubtless entered and quartered himself where found. The police do not know what charge to make against him, as it does not appear susceptible of proof that he went to the house to steal anything, and besides his appearance and actions are such as to suggest that he either is suffering from delirium tremens or is insane.

THIGH BROKEN - A young man named Herman KRIDER, who had been riding with his

father on the Riverside road, near Sutterville, Saturday afternoon, while in the act of jumping from the wagon, had his foot caught between the spokes of one of the wheels, and the wagon being in motion, his thigh bone was broken.

ROBBED - Sunday afternoon some thief gained entrance to the basement of the building occupied by P. HART & Son as a grocery, and stole eighty or ninety pounds of butter. As a Chinaman had been seen hanging about the premises, it is thought that some one of his nationality appropriated the property.

WATER WORKS REPORT - Mark FOSTER, Chief Engineer of the Water Works, reported to the Board of City Trustees yesterday that during the week ending November 15^th, 7,267,500 gallons of water were pumped, and 26 5/8 cords of pine wood consumed for fuel. The works were running 92 hours.

WILL PLANT - The City Trustees yesterday authorized the Street Commissioner to purchase, at twenty-five cents each, 300 Australian gum trees , to be planted on R and Tenth streets, and also at the Plaza, as a preventive against chills and fever.

ARRESTS - The only arrests made yesterday were those of T. HOTCHKINS, by officers DUNLEVY and HARVEY, for being drunk; Charles SYLVESTER, by officer DOLAN, for the petit larceny of a vest, the property of Mrs. SMITH.

BRIEF REFERENCE

H. WACHHORST returned to the city from the East yesterday.

Three car-loads of immigrants arrived yesterday from the East. Owing to the affliction in Judge CANTWELL’s family, there was no session in the Police Court yesterday.

At Tenth and I streets, about 1 A.M. Sunday, ______ SMITH was garroted by two men and robbed of $30.

Philip SCHEID, who met with such a serious accident last Saturday, is doing as well as could be expected.

Two healthy vagrant’s are going about town calling at residences and requesting a few bits to enable them to leave for San Francisco. Charles CROCKER and D.D. COLTON went up in a special car to Radding yesterday, to inspect a coal mine about thirty miles from that place. W.A. DEWEY, having finished his contract for the construction of a wing-dam above Colusa, has returned with his pile-driving apparatus to Sacramento. At the Branch State Prison grounds yesterday morning two men were seriously injured by the explosion of a blast. A surgeon was summoned from Folsom to attend them.

A dispatch from San Francisco yesterday mentioned a rumor that Al COURTWRIGHT, sent from this city, and three other prisoners, had succeeded in breaking out of San Quentin.

James H. MOORE, a young man employed as a clerk by the Central Pacific Railroad Company, died at San Francisco Sunday. The remains will be brought to Sacramento for interment to-day.

Among the passengers by the Sacramento Valley Railroad down train yesterday afternoon was a lady from near Placerville, who was violently insane, and was being taken by her husband to Stockton.

The Sacramento Rifle Club, of which Phil SCHEID is President, did not have their regular shoot day before yesterday, but in a body paid their unfortunate friend a visit at Deterding’s, his present quarters.

CORONER’S INQUEST

Coroner COUNTS had at first decided that it would be unnecessary to hold an inquest in the case of Mrs. CANTWELL, who committed suicide Saturday evening, but on more mature consideration, decided that it was his duty to do so, and accordingly an inquisition was held yesterday afternoon at Judge CANTWELL’s house. This interfered with the arrangements made for the funeral, and it had to be postponed until to-day. The following evidence was taken:

MISS KATE L. M’MILLEN

Testified: Was at home last Saturday evening when my sister was sick; Judge Cantwell told me she had taken strychnine; I saw her a few minutes afterward; she did not deny it; said, “You do not know what I have to contend with;” all she said up stairs was that she and Herbert could not get along; this has been my home since last April; do not know of any further trouble she had with the family; she never confided in any person; she never intimated to me an intention to commit suicide; for several days she had complained of a severe pain in her temples, but on Saturday she said nothing about it, although she had an unnatural color in her face; was not aware of there being any poison in the house - thought I had thrown it all away; she was down town Thursday afternoon; went alone but returned with Herbert in a street-car; she always thought her husband was kind to her, and her last words were that she loved him and that she never expressed a desire for anything that she did not get.”

DR. A.B. NIXON

Testified: On Saturday evening last, about 6 o’clock, I was summoned to see Mrs. Cantwell to consult with Dr. NELSON; when I arrived I found Mrs. Cantwell insensible and in convulsions; I was informed by Dr. Nelson that she had taken strychnine, and that the convulsions were the effect of that drug; he told me that mustard and sulphurate of zinc had been administered as an emetic, but they failed to operate as such; he told me that he had tried to use the stomach pump, but on account of the convulsions and spasms about the throat he had been unable to introduce it into the stomach; I suggested that we could try again to introduce the stomach pump, and after considerable effort we succeed; we pumped warm water into the stomach, as much as it would hold, and then pumped the contents of the stomach out; we repeated this twice, when we concluded that the stomach had been well washed out and emptied of all its contents; chloroform in moderate quantities was administered to keep down spasms, but they continued to occur at intervals until death closed the scene; in my opinion death was caused by strychnine; was present when she died; never knew a case from the effects of strychnine, after unconsciousness caused thereby (similar to this one), to recover, and I have seen many in the course of my practice; this I remarked to Judge Cantwell at the time.”

DR. H.W. NELSON

Testified: I am a practicing physician in this city; Saturday evening H. Cantwell desired me to come up to his father’s house immediately and bring a stomach-pump with me, stating the Mrs. Cantwell had poisoned herself - had taken strychnine, and to hurry; I got the stomach-pump immediately, took also my satchel containing medicines, etc., and went to the druggist’s (KIRK’s) and procured the medicines that I presumed would be needed in the case; when I arrived I found Mrs. Cantwell lying on the bed dressed, surrounded by her mother, sister and husband; I said, “Mrs. Cantwell, I am sorry; why did you do this?” she answered, “Doctor, I am not sick; I don’t feel bad.” Her husband stated, “Yes she is; she has taken strychnine, I believe.” I asked her, “Have you taken strychnine?” She answered, “Yes.” “How much did you take, Mrs. Cantwell?” “Don’t know, but I think about a teaspoonful.” “When did you take it?” Judge Cantwell answered, “About an hour ago.” She answered, “Yes.” I remarked that if she had taken that about an hour ago it was strange that she was not dead; I brought a stomach pump with me, and, after the conversation, I got it ready and sent for some hot water. I asked the Judge to raise her in order to facilitate the introduction of the pipe or tube of the pump, the water and pump being ready; while attempting to introduce the tube, she took a spasm, and I could not get it down, and was compelled to pour down her nostrils everything that was for some time injected into her stomach; I suggested to Judge Cantwell that we must send for another doctor we sent for Dr. Nixon, and he came immediately; we were compelled to use a spiral instrument to pry her mouth open in order to admit the tube of the stomach pump; when we finally introduced the pump, we washed her stomach but three times, I think, and twice, I am positive; during the spasms we gave her chloroform to shorten them as much as possible; I requested Dr. Nixon to remain with the lady, and he did so; I went down town, and on my return the lady was dead; in my opinion death resulted from poison - strychnine; undoubtedly.

W.R. CANTWELL

Testified: On last Saturday afternoon I came home about 4 o’clock; she had dinner all ready; I said, “Go on, I will be ready in a moment;” she met me on the porch and kissed me as affectionately as she ever had, and walked out on the porch and took the bottle from her pocket, and I ran out and grabbed the bottle from her and threw it into the stove; she took some out in her hand and threw it in her mouth, and I then asked her if she had taken any of it, and she said, “Yes, I have; and I want some more;” I then took the bottle and threw it in the kitchen stove; last Summer (a long time ago) I bought some strychnine, and I do not know that there was any of it left; I bought it to poison cats with, and did poison the cats with it; I do not know whether this poison or a portion of it was what my wife used, or whether she bought it herself; I never saw the poison since I used it for the cats; I notified her sister at once that she had taken poison; her sister came down perfectly frantic; Gussie tried to pacify her; they came into the house; went up stairs and she threw herself on the bed; she talked to her mother and told her she had done it, and then took off her rings - one, a diamond, she wished given back to her brother (one given her by him). She said she loved me as she loved her own life, and could not live only for me. She and I never had any words at any time; she spoke of Herbert; she and Herbert had some differences; I told her not to mind him, that they must get along together and have a happy home altogether. She did object to my drinking, and that might have been one of the causes that led her to this. She put her hand to a chain that I had given her on out marriage day, and said “give this to Herbert,” and our marriage ring she gave to me. “And the balance of my things give to my sister Kate.”

THE VERDICT

The jury returned the following verdict:

We, the jury impaneled to inquire into the death of the deceased, do find that Mrs. Gussie M. Cantwell committed suicide in the city of Sacramento, on the 14^th day of November, 1874, by taking poison. Signed: W.D. GOODELL, Wm. M. PETRIE, W.A. CHITTENDEN, N.L. DREW, C.C. BROWN, J.L. DONNAILE.

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Sacramento Daily Union

Tuesday, January 5, 1875

INCORPORATIONS - There were filed yesterday in the office of the Secretary of State articles of incorporation of the Capital Gas Company - organized for the manufacture of gas in the city of Sacramento, for the supplying of the city with the same. Capital, $2,000,000, in shares of $50 each. Directors - Albert GALLATIN, R.C. CLARK, C.H. CUMMINGS, J.R. WATSON, Oliver ELDRIDGE, Wm. ALVORD and D.J. TALLANT. The principal place of business will be in Sacramento?. Also, articles of incorporation of the Elk Grove Building Company - Organized for the erection of a hall at Elk Grove. Capital, $3,000, in shares of $5 each. Directors - Joseph H. KERR, James H. KENT, Soebski BROWN, Sullivan TREAT and Gel. H. KERR?.Also, articles of incorporation of the Castro Coal Mining Company - to operate in the counties of Contra Costa and Alameda. Capital, $1,000,000, in shares of $10 each. Directors - Patrico CASTRO, James SIMPSON, Jr., James A. QUINAN, J.R. BENT and L.P. LAZURE. The principal place of business will be in San Francisco.

LIVELY TIME - Yesterday afternoon officer SHELLARS arrested an individual on Front street, for disturbing the peace, but he declined to consider himself under arrest, stating that the had recently paid $7.50 to the city for a light offense, and didn’t have any money to pay another fine. SHELLARS intimated very strongly that he must go to the calaboose, money or no money; hearing which the peace-disturber slipped his hand out and the officer threw his **** against it. A citizen started to assist him make the arrest, and in a minute all three tumbled over a wheelbarrow at the foot of J. street, and Chief KARCHER, Captain STEVENS and local officer DUBOIS, seeing that there was a disagreement, ran up, and the disturber speedily found that he didn’t have as much show as the mythical feline in purgatory. The excitement of the argument that had been going on attracted large crowd to the scene.

DEFENDANT DISCHARGED. In Justice CONGER?s Court yesterday afternoon the case of the People vs. James F. CHADRICK, charged with an assault to murder Tim McCARTY, at a ranch on the Cosumnes river, something like six weeks ago, was examined. The prosecuting witness was Mrs. McCARTY, wife of the man alleged to have been injured; the latter did not appear. Justice CONGER, after hearing all the evidence, decided that a case of assault to murder had not been made out, and discharged the defendant.

ARRESTS - The following arrests were made yesterday: Jack RYAN, by officer SHELLARS, for disturbing the peace; W.G. TANSLEY, by officer SHELLARS, for disturbing the peace; Mary WELSH, by officer DOLAN, for disturbing the peace; Christina DWYER, by officer DOLAN, for disturbing the peace.

NEW CITIZEN - In the Sixth District Court yesterday Charles HILTON, a native of Canada, was admitted to citizenship on the testimony of A.G. TRYON and Fred. MIER.

BRIEF REFERENCE

But one car-load of immigrants arrived from the East last evening.

The public night school reopened last evening. It is a decided success.

It is reported that the proposed iron works in this city will certainly be built.

The annual meeting of the State Agricultural Society will be held on the 27th instant.

Nine car-loads of barley, one of tea and one of merchandise were forwarded to the East yesterday.

There are messages at the Western Union telegraph office for Dorville LIBBY and M.V. ANTHONY.

The Secretary of State paid into the State Treasury yesterday $874.75, fees of office for December.

The Poundmaster only impounded four animals last month - horses - all of which have been redeemed.

The steamer Chin-du-Wan, Capt. BROMLEY, was the only arrival at this port yesterday. There were no departures.

In the Sixth District Court yesterday, Mrs. C. FLANIGAN was divorced from D.F. FLANIGAN on the ground of desertion.

The passenger train from the East brought, in addition to the other postal matter, a large English mail for Australia, etc.

Governor BOOTH yesterday commissioned Walter G. HUGHES as a Notary Public for Hueneme, Venture county, vice himself, term expired.

HYDE’s ditching apparatus, to be used with his steam wagon, was shipped from this city yesterday for Sumner, on the Southern Pacific Railroad.

The engine, hose-cart and hose, recently purchased here for the city of Woodland, were last evening loaded upon a car to be forwarded to their destination.

Hattie WILLIAMS, Mary WEST and Catharine DWYER have had each other arrested for disturbing the peace, they having had a grand dispute, culminating in a row.

G.N. SNELL has purchased the lot on the northwest corner of Fourth and O streets and is having it filled up, preparatory to the erection of a neat residence.

The cases of the parties recently arrested for grand larceny in connection with a burglary at Sutterville will come up for examination before Justice HAINES to-morrow.

There was a grand rush at the County Collector’s office of citizens desirous of paying their State and county taxes, hundreds of persons having delayed payment until the last minute.

The alarm of fire at 1 A.M. was caused by the explosion of a lamp in a house in the vicinity of Second and L streets. The flames were put out before the department arrived on the ground.

A game of baseball was played on the 3d instant, in Granite township, between the Brighton Plowboys and the Yellowjackets of Salsbury Station, the former winning by a score of 5* to 20.

The Board of Education met last evening and finished it business.

Subsequently the new Board met and organized. Considerable interesting business was transacted, a report of which is given in another column.

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Sacramento Daily Union

Monday, January 11, 1875

CITY INTELLIGENCE

DROWNED - John WEAVER, a native of Illinois, aged twenty-six years, was drowned in Washington Lake Friday evening. We understand that he has been in the State only a few months, and latterly has been engaged in duck-hunting. Friday evening he started to cross the lake in his duck boat, and a young man named Chas. SIMPSON also started to cross in another duck boat at the same time. WEAVER, who was very much intoxicated, was advised to sit in the bottom of his boat, in order that there might be less danger of her capsizing, and did as recommended for a short time. Presently, however, he got up, remarking that he didn?t think the boat would upset, and if she did he could swim out. He had scarcely ceased talking before the boat turned over. SIMPSON turned about to help him, and found that instead of swimming he was lying partly on his back striking the water with his hands. SIMPSON called to him to catch hold of his boat, which was floating a few feet distant, but he did not make any effort in that direction. SIMPSON had a pole in his own boat, and this he reached to WEAVER, who grasped it and commenced pulling himself toward his companion’s frail craft by its aid. SIMPSON, fearing that he would capsize his boat if he got hold of it, let go of the pole, but told WEAVER to hold on to it until he could get the other boat. WEAVER, however, let go of the pole, and almost instantly sank. SIMPSON endeavored to catch him by the hair as he went under, but failed. The news of the accident was brought to Washington, and on Saturday a party of citizens, including a brother of the deceased, went to the lake and searched for the body, which they found without much difficulty. Yesterday Justice CROUSE of Washington held an inquest upon it, the verdict being that deceased came to his death from accidental drowning.

INCORPORATIONS - The following articles of incorporation were filed in the office of the Secretary of State Saturday: Columbia Silver Mining Company, to mine for silver and other metals in the Virginia Mining District, Storey county, Nevada. Principal place of business, San Francisco. Directors - Thomas LEWIS, L. GOODWIN, R.H. GRAVES, John SKAE and P.J. KENNEDY. Capital stock, $10,000,000,. Divided into 100,000 shares of $100 each?..Silver Central Consolidated Mining Company, to mine for silver and other metals in the Devil?s Gate and Chinatown Mining Districts, Lyon county, Nevada. Principal place of business, San Francisco. Directors - George ATKINSON, A.B. FORBES, and Oliver ELDRIDGE, of San Francisco, James DUFFY and Adolph WAITY, of Carson, Nevada. Capital stock, $11,000,000, divided into 110,000 shares of $100 each?.Jacob Little Consolidated Mining Company, for the mining, molting and extracting of gold and silver ores in Storey county, Nevada, from a portion of the lead in said county. Principal place of business, San Francisco. Directors - James A. PRITCHARD, Lucius A. BOOTH, Martin WHITE, Aaron M. BURNS, and Wm. M. PIERSON. Capital stock, $10,000,000, divided into 100,000 shares of $100 each.

BURGLARY – Stanley’s stables, K street, between Tenth and Eleventh, was burglarized night before last. One of the employees, who sleeps in a room adjoining the stable, heard the fellow operating, and going into the stable, found him in the office engaged in prying open a desk with an ax. Finding that he was discovered, he struck at the stable-man with the ax, but the blow was warded off by an iron bar which the latter had armed himself with. Finding the rascal so determined, the hostler called for help, but before any one came to his aid the burglar jumped through a window and escaped. It was found that he had stolen three buggy robes, but as he was not seen to take the articles away, it is supposed that he had a confederate on the outside, to whom he passed the property.

TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT - Shortly after a ladder had been placed against the rear of the Western Hotel during the fire Saturday, an incident occurred that startled the bystanders not a little. One of the firemen entered a room, and seeing a Saratoga trunk of huge proportions near by, apparently well filled, he concluded to throw it out. In his haste he forgot to give warning, and if he had not been obliged to balance the trunk on the window sill before starting it, two men that were on the ladder and others that were at the foot of it would have been killed or badly hurt. As it was, they had time to get out of the way, those that were on the ladder having a very narrow escape.

HELD FOR POSTAGE - Letters addressed as follows are detained in the Sacramento Postoffice, postage upon them not having been prepaid: Mead & Co., San Francisco; Payot, Upham & Co., San Francisco; H.E. ROLLINS, San Francisco; G. ONESTA & Co., San Francisco; Rohr & Dutting, Marysville; Antonio SQUAGLIO, Nassland; J.L. PERKINS, Placerville; Wm. PIPER, Mechanicsville, Iowa; G.O. COBURN, Vacaville; Alvis THOMA, New York city; Hurst & Co., New York city; B. MIXER, Searsmont, Me.; J.R. NICKERSON, Lincoln; John LINIGER, Auburn; W.C. BRYANT, No. Star, Mich.; Orman ELLIOT, Stockton; A. Burdett SMITH, New York; County Recorder, Woodland.

CLOSE CALL - Yesterday morning, while steamer No. 1 was going to the fire, one of the wheels ran into a hole, causing the engine to jump in such a manner that the driver was thrown forward upon the tongue between the horses. He fortunately succeeded in catching hold of one arm, or else would have been run over. The engineer jumped off, ourtun

the horses, and catching the lines, brought the animals to a stop before the driver had received injury.

PROGRESSIVE LYCEUM - The Children?s Progressive Lyceum elected the following officers yesterday: Conductor, B. VAN ALSTINE; Assistant Conductor, C.S. BUTLER; Guardian of Groups,. Mrs. BRIER; Assistant Guardian, Mrs. WHEATLEY; Musical Director, C.S. BUTLER; Assistant Musical Director, Mrs. C. GANDLEY; Treasurer, B. VAN ALSTINE; Secretary, James GILLIS; Librarian, Bingham BRIER.

SACRAMENTO RIFLE CLUB - The Sacramento Rifle Club held a meeting Saturday evening, and elected the following officers: P. SHEID, President; C. WOLLEB, Vice President; A. ACKERMAN, Secretary; H. ECKHARDT, Shooting Master.

BRIEF REFERENCE

There were 14 deaths in the city last week - 11 adults and 3 minors. Besides, these, one body was brought here from abroad for interment.

Sacramento Grange installed its officers publicly on Saturday last.

Two car-loads of immigrants arrived from the East Saturday, but none yesterday.

Two members of the fire department lost their badges during the fire Saturday - Nos. 5 and 13.

There are messages at the Western Union telegraph office for Wm. Lavi HILL and George K. STEELE.

The repairs to the steamer New World having been completed, she left for San Francisco at noon yesterday.

Max MARCUSE was last Friday night presented by the Amateur Circle with a handsome gold match-box, with quartz setting.

Members of Engine Company No. 2 feel under many obligations to citizens who furnished them with refreshments while they were working at the fire Saturday afternoon.

J.W. HOUSTON paid into the county treasury, Saturday, of State and county taxes collected, $170,280; Jesse A. STEWART, County Auditor, paid in $56, fees on licenses issued in December.

The printers of the city held a meeting yesterday and made arrangements for the funerals of their unfortunate fellow craftsmen, S.B. CONKLIN and Job COURT, which are to take place at 2 P.M. to-morrow.

J.P. HODGDON, who for many years has been agent for the railroad company at Colfax, passed through the city yesterday, en route for San Francisco, where is to fill a position in the employ of the company.

THE COURTS

District Court. L. RAMAGE, Judge

Saturday, January 9th

Alice LEWIS vs. D.W. LEWIS - Motion to set aside order for alimony and counsel fees denied, and until Wednesday given to comply with it.

W.S. MANLOVE vs. John LOWELL - Judgment for plaintiff for $30 and costs.

Adjourned till January 11th at 10 A.M.

Police Court - W.R. CANTWELL, Judge

Saturday, January 9th

SENTENCES

P. JEFFREY, disturbing the peace - fined $25.

Kate CUMMINGS, disturbing the peace - Fined $10.

Mary JEFFREY, disturbing the peace - Fined $15.

CONTINUED CASES

Catherine HENNESSY, assault to murder - Continued until the 13th.

John HENNESSY, battery - Same.

Kate BUCKLEY, petit larceny - Taken under advisement.

Same, second charge - Pleaded guilty.

Billy DAVIDSON, drunk - Discharged.

Frank McGEE, attempt to commit burglary - Discharged

NEW CASES

Ah Suie and Ching Lee, violating the fire ordinance - Pleaded guilty and fined $7.50 each.

A. HAZLETON, disturbing the peace - Discharged.

ROWDYISM - A man by the name of Frank SMITH was arrested on Tuesday last on a warrant sworn out against him by STRATTON, proprietor of the Palace Saloon, charging him with assault to commit murder. It seems that SMITH started off on a drunk and a quarrel on Monday evening last, and by the next evening he got to that pitch when he thought he would like to kill a man and lay him away for breakfast the next morning. He visited STRATTON?s saloon, and thinking STRATTON would just fill the bill, commenced his tirade of abuse against him in order to provoke a quarrel and have some seeming cause for shooting. He drew his pistol on STRATTON and said he believed he would shoot him a little anyhow, just for the fun of the thing and to keep his hand in. But STRATTON finally prevailed upon him to postpone his little pleasantry and got him out of doors and rid of him, and then had him arrested on the before mentioned charge. SMITH was taken before Judge PALMER, who held him in the sum of $500 to await the action of the next grand jury. Failing to procure the required bond he was committed to jail on Thursday last by officer CRUMMELL. - [Calistoga Free Press, Jan. 9^th]

THE MUYBRIDGE DIVORCE SUIT - On the 14th of last December Flora MUYBRIDGE filed a complaint in the nineteenth District Court for a divorce from Edward J. MUYBRIDGE, who is confined in prison on a charge of murder for having killed Major Harry LARKYNS on the 17th of October last. The ground upon which she petitions for a divorce is extreme cruelty. She also asks for alimony, and sets forth that he is possessed of personal property and money due him to the value of from $5,000 to $10,000. On Tuesday last an order was made on the defendant to show cause why he should not be required to pay to the plaintiff $50 immediately and $50 additional on the 20th inst., and the further sum of $50 on the 20th of next month, for the support of herself and a child. On Friday afternoon Judge WHEELER dismissed the order and denied the prayer for alimony. -[San Francisco Call, January 9th.

AN ASBESTOS MINE - C.D. HORN and F.M. BROWN commenced the work of prospecting or developing a mine of asbestos a few days ago, located on the line of the Amador canal, about ten miles above Jackson. The extent of the deposit is, of course, not yet fully known; but if it should prove to be as extensive as there is every reason to believe it is, it will prove a very valuable addition to the mineral resources of our county, as it will readily sell for $60 per ton. - [Amador Dispatch, January 9th.]

Sacramento Daily Union

Monday, January 11, 1875

DISASTROUS CONFLAGRATION

Destruction of the Western Hotel - Several Lives Lost - $90,000 Worth of Property Destroyed - Great Excitement - Bodies of Victims Recovered - Other Fires

At about half-past two o’clock Saturday afternoon a man ran out of the Western Hotel, wild with excitement, and shouting “Fire!”. Less than a minute afterwards No. 1’s bell was sounding an alarm, which was quickly taken up by the other bells, and the fire department rapidly prepared for action. In an almost incredibly short space of time from the first announcement of fire, a dense volume of smoke filled the basement and first story of the hotel, and poured out into the street through the main entrance in a black cloud. People rushed to the scene to render assistance, but the smoke was followed so quickly by a broad sheet of flame that but little could be done toward

SAVING PROPERTY.

Still the greater portion of the contents of the saloon were got out, but in the hurry, the large mirror, worth between $300 and $400, was broken. A few articles were also saved from the office, but more or less damaged. The fire extended quickly to the front of the building, where the heat was so great that the large ornamental lamp suspended from the center of the awning, and which cost over $300, exploded with a report louder than that of a fowling-piece. It was evident to all that the building could not be saved, and a number of persons hastened to the upper stories to give an alarm to the occupants of the rooms. William LAND, proprietor of the house, ran up twice, but was

BEATEN BACK

By the smoke and heat. Meanwhile the firemen had led in two or three hydrant streams, but the fire pressure had not been acquired as yet, at the Water-works, and the streams were so light that they were perfectly useless to quench the fire, the men holding the pipes having to give ground constantly. In about seven minutes Steamers No. 1. got into service at the plug on the Bank Exchange corner, while No. 2, which had made excellent time from her house, took the plug in front of the Union office. From each engine two lines of hose were promptly stretched, giving two streams to the front and two to the rear of the building, which had a frontage of 80 feet on K street and ran back 160 feet to the alley. Chief Engineer HUNT speedily saw that he would need all the facilities at his command to fight the fire, and accordingly

ORDERED OUT THE RELIEF ENGINE,

Which was placed in position in front of No. 1’s house, on Second Street, and soon was sending a powerful stream to the scene of the fire. The members of the paid department had all they could attend to before this engine arrived, and the Chief Engineer called upon the

EXEMPT FIREMEN

To lend aid. Never was call in case of emergency more promptly and energetically responded to, the ?old boys? throwing off their coats and springing to the work with a wild. And the same may be said of many other citizens - none that could be of service stood back - while the police kept the immense crowd that had collected outside of the ropes, and from getting in the ways of the workers. But the harder the men worked the fiercer the fire burned, as though determined not to be baffled. Before the engines could commence work, the flames had extended to the second and third stories, feeding greedily upon the light, tinder-like partitions separating the rooms, and the furniture they contained, while the long halls served to give terrible draught to fan the blaze. The whole upper portion of the house was thoroughly painted and finished with China gloss, which the fire ran along as rapidly as a man would walk, owing to its great inflammability, and the smoke given off was as heavy and thick as might be expected from the burning of a vast quantity of varnish. Soon it was found that the engines were powerless to stop the spreading of the devouring element, and suddenly, and almost as if on one accord, scores of men and women in the crowds that lined the streets bethought them that probably many of the occupants of the upper portion of the building had

FAILED TO MAKE THEIR ESCAPE.

The firemen redoubled their exertions, being ably directed by the Chief Engineer and his Assistant. The absence of ladders of serviceable length was much felt, but after some valuable time had been lost, two long ones from Krebs? paint shop were procured, and did good service. Just before they arrived, a man was seen to look out of a rear window in the third story of the doomed building, and the men in the alley called to him to lie flat upon the floor and wait for the ladder, but he disappeared so quickly that he probably heard none of the advice given. Another man ran out upon the rear balcony of the second story, and was advised to jump down, but hastened back into the building.

NEITHER OF THEM WAS SEEN AGAIN.

As soon as the ladder was placed against the rear of the building, Assistant Engineer SULLIVAN ascended to look for the men that had been seen. Smashing a window with his hat, he jumped into the building and disappeared, while the smoke poured out furiously from the opening he had made. A few seconds later he reappeared, nearly suffocated, and it was evident that he had failed in the object of his search.

ONE OF THE VICTIMS FOUND.

Gradually the firemen succeeded in driving the fire from the front and lower portions of the building, and bursting in a door in the upper story that opened from a long hall, running the whole length of the house, out upon the first balcony, they found the body of a man lying just back of it, the face badly blistered, hair burned off, the hands and feet roasted till the bones protruded. Ropes were procured, the body lowered to the ground and presently conveyed to the office of the Coroner. As the remains were being lowered from the balcony a

MURMUR OF HORROR

Rose from the assembled multitude. It subsequently was found that the body was that of Simeon B. CONKLIN, a well-known printer, for many years employed in the Union office. From the description given, it is evident that he is the man that ran out upon the balcony, and then returned to the building. The imagination can picture him in his flight from that end of the building, on the second floor, to the front of the third floor, where, just as he had reached the door, the opening of which would have given him life, his strength failed and he fell. A wound was found in his forehead, and a report spread that the unfortunate man had

BLOWN HIS BRAINS OUT

To put an end to his misery, but such was not the case, the hurt having probably been occasion by his striking against something in his rush for life. Soon afterwards there came a rumor of other bodies having been taken from the rear of the building, but the report was incorrect. The positive fact that one life had been lost served, however, to fill the minds of all with most painful apprehensions, as it was known that the hotel had been nearly full of guests, among them being many ladies. Two of the latter were very ill, and rumor had it that they had not been rescued, but we are happy to be able to state that they were removed from the building before the fire reached their rooms. It was also found by the printers that another popular member of the craft, Job COURT, who was known to have been in the hotel, had not been seen to leave it, and fears were expressed that he had been lost. The excitement of the assembled multitude became intense. It seemed an age before the fire gave evidence of succumbing, and even then its fury ceased only because it had exhausted the material from upon which it fed. At half-past 4, however, the firemen felt that they were

MASTERS OF THE SITUATION,

And proprietors of adjoining stores, who had feared that the conflagration might extend to their premises, become less anxious. About 6 o’clock the engines ceased working and hydrant streams were employed. Between 7 and 8 o’clock officer DUNLEVY and Harry LUFT, while searching in the upper story, found living on a pile of pulu, which had evidently been a bed in one of the rooms, a

HORRIBLY DISFIGURED CORPSE.

The surroundings indicated that the deceased had been suffocated in bed. The arms and legs were nearly burned off, as was also the head; in fact, little was left except the trunk of the body. The remains appeared to be those of a small person, and physicians who have seen them judge from the bones that the deceased was a boy about sixteen years of age. Yesterday forenoon officer DUNLEVY and two or three other men searched the ruins of the building, and about noon found in a hall in the upper story, about 15 or 20 feet from the rear of the building

ANOTHER BODY,

Which had been so covered with debris that it had been passed and repassed many times. It also had been shockingly burned - almost out of semblance of humanity, but from the size, and the fact that the deceased had evidently worn red flannel drawers, it is supposed to be the body of Job COURT. He it was that appeared at the third-story window and glanced out with that terror-stricken look, which none that saw it will ever forget. Beneath the body were found

STRIPS OF A WINDOW CURTAIN,

Which he had evidently endeavored to manufacture into a rope, but the terrible smoke-cloud struck him down before he could accomplish his design, and while poor CONKLIN lay dying a horrible death at the front end of the hall, his old-time friend, with whom for the past two or three years he has occupied the same “alley” in the Union office, was breathing his last in torture at the other extremity!

THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE.

The fire started in the lamp-room, which was located in the basement, about in the center of the house. A young man named Charles KEISEL, one of the porters, was in this room filling lucine lamps for use by the boarders in their apartments. He left the room for a moment, and on his return discovered that the floor was on fire. It is surmised

that a match had fallen, and as he went out he stepped upon and ignited it, and thus the boards of the floor, which were saturated with oil, were set ablaze. KEISEL endeavored with a garden hose to extinguish the fire, working so desperately that his face and hands were scorched, but his efforts were futile. Then he called for help, but it was too late. There were no lamps ever used in the lamp-room; when there was not sufficient daylight a gas-burner, about a rod distant, lit the room sufficiently. The inflammable contents of the room were not great, consisting of one can of lucine oil - about two or three gallons in it - and something less than a gallon of coal oil, besides a large number of little lucine lamps. Coal oil lamps were not used in the hotel, the coal oil on hand being kept for cleansing purposes.

THE LOSS - INSURANCE

The entire building is gutted, except, perhaps, the dining-room, but the walls are apparently unhurt. LAND estimates his loss at about $90,000, and has insurance to half that amount, as follows: London & Liverpool & Globe Company, $20,000; Home Mutual, $10,000; Fireman’s Fund, $5,000; Queen, $5,000 (about); Aberdeen Assurance $5,000. The losses of other individuals are very heavy, the guests of the house, employees, etc., losing, in nearly every instance, all their clothes and valuables, except such as they wore upon their persons. It was fortunate that the fire took place at such an early hour. The afternoon was pleasant, and nearly all of the guests of the house were out enjoying it. Had the conflagration taken place at night, the loss of life, which would doubtless have taken place, is sickening to contemplate.

CONTEMPLATED IMPROVEMENTS.

LAND had contemplated purchasing the one-story building adjoining the hotel on the east, owned by Dr. G.J. PHELAN, and lately occupied by B.F. CONNELLY, with the intention of building two more stories upon it, and then putting a new front upon the entire hotel, the work to be commenced in April and carried out according to plans already drawn by A.A. COOK. It was only Saturday morning that he was negotiating for the purchase of the PHELAN property. As it is now, LAND has not decided whether to rebuild or not; if he does rebuild, he will do so immediately. In his heavy loss he has the sympathy of the entire community. When he purchased the property, and subsequently made very extensive improvements to it, he had to contract a pretty heavy debt, but by his untiring energy and good business capacity, he succeeded in wiping it all out with the exception of something less than $6,000.

OTHERS DAMAGED.

In addition to LAND and his guests, there were other people that lost by the fire. Phil KENDAL?s barber shop, in the basement of the building, was damaged to the extent of about $100 by water, the fire not reaching him. He was uninsured. Thieves stole two of the money drawers, but only got six or eight dollars. A Chinese laundry in the basement was also drowned out. ABRAHAMS & RATOWSKY, clothing dealers, occupying the building adjoining the hotel on the west, suffered considerable loss from water; insured. BUSH Brothers, plumbers and gasfitters, occupying the building second door form the hotel on the east, removed a portion of their stock, not knowing how far the

conflagration might extend, and lost a little by breakage.

WOODLAND FRIENDLY.

While the fire was at its hottest a dispatch was received from Woodland, stating that if assistance was needed the newly-organized fire department of that place would leave for Sacramento as speedily as possible. Their services were not needed, but the neighborly offer was appreciated.

NARROW ESCAPES

Among the occupants of the Western was James GOVER. He had gone up to his room to change his shirt, and was in the act when the bells struck. At first he paid no attention to the matter, but a moment later the thought struck him that it would be as well to look out, and he started for the front of the building. As he entered the hall he found it full of smoke, which rapidly increased in density, and his efforts to reach the front failed. Attempting to retrace his steps, he found himself in danger of suffocation, and had to get down and crawl on his hands and knees, with his face as close to the floor as possible, in order to breathe. In this manner he made his way to the rear, where he got out on the balcony, which was about twenty feet from the ground. He called to the men in the alley to put up a ladder, but they had none that would reach. A colored man yelled to him to jump and he would catch him. He saw no other alternative, jumped, and sure enough the colored man kept his word, catching his so as to break his fall, and he escaped unhurt.

While working at the fire the firemen had many narrow escapes from one floor to another. Assistant Engineer SULLIVAN did fall from the third story to the second, but lit on a solid flooring and was not hurt.

CONDUCT OF THE FIRE.

It was generally remarked that the management of the fire department could not have been better, and much praise was bestowed upon Chief HUNT, and also upon the firemen, than whom none could have worked harder. It was an exceedingly difficult fire to handle, and it is not pleasant to think of what would probably have been the result

if a high wind had prevailed.

A DREAM.

It is a little singular, in connection with the death of CONKLIN and COURT, that another printer, working in the same “alley” with them in this office, had a dream two or three nights before the fire, to the effect that there would soon be two situations vacant in the office; but his dream did not show how the vacancies were to occur. The morning after the dream he mentioned it some of the other employees.

INQUEST.

Coroner COUNTS will hold an inquest this morning upon the remains of the unfortunate men who lost their lives, and the funerals will probably take place to-morrow. It is feared that there are yet more bodies buried beneath the debris in the burned building, but they may not be got out until the rubbish is removes.

OTHER FIRE ALARMS.

About half-past 3 yesterday morning another fire alarm was sounded, and it was found that the residence of Richard CAVERTY, on the north side of Seventh street, between E and F, was on fire, the woodwork having in some manner become ignited from the stove. The department arrived too late to save the building, but did save the adjoining residences, though they were somewhat scorched. CAVERLY was insured? About 6 A.M., the firemen having just got home, the bells uttered their unwelcome notes again, the trouble this time being the breaking out afresh of the fire at the Western. A hydrant stream soon settled it, however.

Shortly before 9 A.M. there was a third alarm, and the department hastened to the residence of Mrs. PENNEY, Sixth street, between M and N, which had been set fire by a child while playing with matches. The building was destroyed. The neighbors succeeded in keeping the adjoining houses wet down by the use of garden hose until the firemen arrived. We did not learn whether Mrs. PENNEY was insured or not.

WATER PUMPED

Mark FOSTER, chief engineer of the water works, reports that he pumped for use at the different fires about 450,000 gallons of water above the amount generally used.

Sacramento Daily Union

Monday, January 11, 1875

TWO OF THE VICTIMS

The first body recovered from the ruins of the Western Hotel on Saturday was that of Simeon Bailey CONKLIN, aged about 49 years, a native of Ution, New York, where he has an aged mother still living. CONKLIN was a printer by trade, and a master of his business. He came to this State in the Autumn of 1850, and for some years worked as a compositor on the Alta. Subsequently he engaged in one or two newspaper enterprises in San Francisco, one of which, as we now remember it, was in the publication of the Chronicle, by Frank Soule &Co. After this he came to Sacramento, and has been employed as foreman and compositor, with some intervals, on the Union during the last twelve or fifteen years. He ranked high as a printer, and was loved as a man and esteemed as a workman by all those who knew him best. He was of a kindly and generous nature, modest, retiring and honorable in his dealings with men, and far above the average in point of intelligence and general information.

The second body recovered was that of Job COURT, a native of England, in the fifty-fourth year of his age. He came to the United States when quite young, accompanied by his parents, who settled in the city of Philadelphia. Job was there apprenticed to Joseph R. CHANDLER, then proprietor of the United States Gazette. After serving out his time he became a journeyman printer, went West to St. Louis, where he worked as a compositor on the Republican for some time. Upon the discovery of gold he emigrated to California overland, settling in Sacramento and working at his trade. He remained here from that time to his death. In 1850 he was employed on the Transcript, and in 1851 became one of the projectors and original proprietors of the Union, selling out his interest in 1852. It is our testimony, and no one knew him longer and more intimately, that he was one of the best printers in the State, if not the best. Of late years his health was failing, but he kept himself employed as a compositor in this office most of his time. Like most printers he was a man of retiring habits and not much known outside of a small circle of intimates, and in the circle of his craft. He was singularly free from enemies, and by his amiable character and gentle bearing, had won for himself loving and friendly attachments which no wealth can purchase.

The sudden taking off of these two men in so cruel a way has brought sadness to many hearts and cast a gloom over all the composing rooms of the city; and to-morrow, when friendly hands shall come to lay these two humble printers down in their last resting-place, many a true man and generous heart will inwardly repeat of each of them the

tender tribute of HALLOCK, which neither riches nor power can extort:

"Green be the turf about thee,

Friend of my better days;

None knew thee but to love thee;

None named thee but to praise."

Submitted by Betty Loose betty@unisette.com

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Sacramento Bee

Monday Evening March 29, 1875

PIONEER SOCIETY - The Pioneers met on Saturday evening, President Asa P. ANDREWS in the chair. The report of the committee appointed to draft resolutions of respect to the memory of Dr. John F. MORSE, was read and adopted. The following resolution was read and laid over under the rule for sixty days: “Resolved, that the regular monthly meetings of the Society shall be held on the first Monday of each month.” The meeting then adjourned.

FATHER MATHEW SOCIETY - At the Father Mathew T.A. B. Society last evening a lecture was delivered by Mrs. Carrie F. YOUNG. W.F. MARKLEY performed a solo on the harmonia, and Benjamin COWAN, Miss Josie BAUER, and Walter CROFT sang. J. ADAMS gave an accordeon solo, and Eddie FONTENEAU delivered a recitation.

HOME - Samuel LAVENSN, of Locke & Lavenson, and A.J. BARNES, were among the passengers who arrived from the East yesterday. Adolph SUTRO, of tunnel fame, also came to this coast by the same train.

FINALLY PASSED - The Board of Trustees this morning unanimously passed the ordinance providing for the paving of J street, between Front and Second, and the clerk was ordered to advertise for sealed proposals to do the work.

SILVER START - The Silver Star Social Club organized Saturday evening by the election of the following officers: President, J.W. GEORGE; Vice-President, J.T. GARLICK; Secretary, E.F. CUMMINGS; Treasurer, J.E. HURTADO; Sergeant-at-Arms, A.S. CADOSA.

RUN OVER AND KILLED - A boy named W.M. DAVIS - about 16 years of age - while jumping from car to car on a train that was being switched at Rocklin, fell and was run over and instantly killed.

Submitted by Betty Loose betty@unisette.com

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Sacramento Daily Union

Friday, October 15, 1875

A WOMAN ATTEMPTS TO BREAK HER HUSBAND’S WILL - In 1873, William S. JEWETT, of this city, died in Springfield, Massachusetts, leaving property valued at $117,000. His will provided that Mrs. Jewett should receive one-half of the income of the estate so long as she remained unmarried. The other half of the income and the entire estate were to go to a minor son, an infant at the time of his father’s death. In case the infant died the whole income was to go to the widow during her life time, provided she remained unmarried. In the event of her marrying again the income was to go to her for one year after the date of her marriage, and then to certain nieces and nephews of the deceased, who were made heirs of the estate itself in the case of the death of the son. Mrs. Jewett made application for the revocation of the probate of the will, claiming that her husband, at the time of the execution, was not of sound mind, and that he was under compulsory influences. Upon this application Judge MYRICK issued a commission to take testimony in the case. This testimony was read to the Court yesterday and to-day. The physician who attended Jewett testified that his patient was partially paralyzed, weak in body and mind, unable to concentrate his thoughts, or continue them on any subject, and very infirm in memory. Other testimony went to show that he frequently made wills and then destroyed them. -[S.F. Bulletin, October 14^th.

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Sacramento Daily Record

Monday, May 22, 1876

CITY INTELLIGENCE

Public School Examination

On Saturday the First Grade of the Grammar School was examined in grammar; twenty-two questions were propounded. The Third Grade classes were examined in spelling and composition. We give herewith the names of scholars promoted, as reported by the teachers and examiners of the Fourth Grade.

Ella HARRISON’s class: Miss RAY, Examiner - Alice BOWERS, Amelia LEIZA,

Jennie CONSTINE, Carrie HAMBURGER, Esther JACOBS, Mary JONES, Lucretia KERR,

Ida KAIBEL, Hattie LEWALD, Lizzie PARSONS, Ravie GINSBURG, Bettie REEBER,

Martha SULLIVAN, Carrie SCHROTH, Sophie STEVENSON, Annie WEIZEL, Lizzie

WEIZEL, Henry ALEXANDER, Joe CONSTINE, Fred. HOCKEL, Albert ISER, Ase MOOSE,

Augusta MOOSE, Richard MIER, Fred MIER, Allie PARSONS, George ROTH, Louis SCHINDLER, Reuben WOLFE, Henry ZOLLER.

Jennie BURKE’s class; Miss RAY, Examiner - Addie WILSON, Belle RICHARDSON,

Ada VAN HEUSEN, Ella TURTON, Nellie TODD, Mary SCHWARTZ, May TERRY, Lottie

STEVENS, Ella STONE, Emma WOICLCEHOWSKI, Mary TAYLOR, George CLARK, Frank

BRAZIL, Charlie DUNLEVY, Charlie ROOT, Willie TOOLE, David STRICKLAND,

Willie UHL, Emil HEINRICH, Adolph SCHEID, Leonore TAYLOR, Jay MILLER, George

WILSON, Nellie APPO, Wilmer VON BODEN, Paul VON BODEN, Frank JOHNSTON, Laura

McCLELLAN, John BRENDEL, Eva BROGAN.

Nora M.S. BUTTERFIELD’s class; Miss WEEKS, Examiner - Warren ACKLEV, Illa

CHISHOLM, John CRONE, Warren DOAN, Maggie FAY, Joseph LATHAM, Thomas LATHAM,

Laura MILLER, Henry MILLER, Belle McMITCHELL, Charlie McCLEERY, John McCABE,

Louie NIXON, Edith O’CONNELL, Joseph O’NEIL, Robert PLATTE, Lillie PARKER,

Amanda SCHUCH, Ada TEMBROOK, Eddie TADE, Albert TIETJENS, Theresa TIETJENS,

Mary WELCH, Maggie WELCH, De Witt WHITE, Jennie WISE, Thomas WISEMAN, Fred

WHEELER, Belle WILKINSON, Millard WITHINGTON.

Miss LEONARD’s class; Mrs. FOLGER, Examiner - Charlie BUCHANAN, Willie

BORCHERS, Mary BORCHERS, Arzella BAYLESS, Callie BANDY, George BAUER, Nellie

BROWN, Emma ELLIOTT, Ida FRAZIER, Rosa FRAZIER, Annie GRUHLER, Albert

GRUHLER, Bertie GROTH, Maria HUMRICH, Katie HUGHES, Mary JOHNSON, Annie

JURGENS, Charlie KLEINSORGE, Charlie KINZ, Frank LONGABAUGH, Louisa LEHMAN,

Jessie LEONARD, Eda MOHR, Martha McCLEERY, Samuel MAY, Eliza McCABE, Minnie

PAINE, Bennie PLANT, Mellie ROBIN, Mary STRACHAN, Alta SCOTT, Louis

SIMMERMACHER, Rollie TILDEN, Katie TRICSH, Laura WING, Emma WITTENBROCK,

Lillie WATSON, Charlie LEONARD.

Miss Ida LYNCH’s class; Miss WEEKS, Examiner - Carrie SCOTT, Carrie DAREY,

Alice DODSWORTH, Emma FRITSCH, Bella GOLDMAN, Emma JURGENS, Hattie JULIAN,

Susie JOHNSON, Florence JOHNSON, Katie LYNCH, Minnie MIESTER, Pauline

MIESTER, Celia MEASURE, Mollie MURRAY, Gertie MEAD, Julia NICOLAUS, Emma

NICOLAUS, Laura PHILIPS, Virla PATRICK, Nellie PARMETER, Mary SPAULDING,

Clara GRUBS, Charles COOLEY, Joshua FREIDMAN, George HORSETRENYER, Frank

JURGENS, Willie KEENEN, Calvin LEWIS, George MILLIKEN, John McCASLIN, Bennie

PRESTON.

Jennie DUMPHY’s class; Carrie KAY, Examiner - Mary ASH, Manuel BRAZIL,

Mary COOKE, Katie CRONIN, Virginia CRUMP, Andrew CLUNIE, Willie CARRAGHER,

Katie DENNIE, Mamie FOSTER, Charlie FEHL, Emma GARFIELD, Frank GARRETT,

Elias GOVAN, Bertha HITCHRICK, Rena MATIDUX. Carrie MORRISON, Willie KELLY,

Ida MYERS, Walter MEYERS, Robert MUIR, Henry NELLSON, Levi NUTTALL, Frank

O’NEIL, Marcia SCANLAN, Harry SMITH, Minnie STOBER, Lillie TODHUNTER, Hallie

WELLS, Lutie WELLS, Katie YOUNG, Joe TERRY, Nellie O’NEIL, Rosa BRAZIL.

Mrs. STARLING’s class; Miss MILLER and Mr. JACKMAN Examiners - Rosa

BORIES, Henry BURTON, Lizzie BENNETT, Joseph COFFEY, Edward COATES, Elkan

CONEY, Price DAVIS, Annie ELLIOTT, Agusta FEYHL, Walter GREER, Eddie GLATZ,

Amelia GLATZ, Edwin HOLMES, Walter HART, Mary HEANY, Mattie HENDON, Emma

HARTWELL, Josie HUMMEL, Minnie KEIFER, Mary KELLY, Annie KIMNEY, Fred

KOENING, Julian LEWIS, Albert LAVENSON, David LEVY, Lettia SMITH, Etta

SISENVEIN, May TALBOT, HENRY WELCH, John WEST, John ZWICKER, Etta LAVENSON.

Miss J.M. ANDERSON’s class; Mrs. FOLGER, Examiner - Virginia BULLARD,

Mamie BELLMER, Katie BRIER, Alice EGL, Alice COX, Douglass ALLMOND, Bennie

BOCKRATH, Mike BRYTE, Frank CHAPMAN, Fred CASS, Eddie DWYER, Herman DOERMER,

Oscar BERGMAN, Sarah CURL, Lucy GETT, Addie GILLIS, Carrie DRAY, Mary DRAY,

Cora GRIFFITH, May BURGESS, Jessie DRYMAN, Mary DAVID, Rebecca HENNESSY,

Laura TOLL, Lucy HUBBS, George FORD, Frank ALEXANDER, Eddie DEVINE, Henry

GRAF, Alfred BURGESS, Will PURNELL, Wiillie READY, A. BLACK, George PURNELL,

Henry DRISCOLL, Charles HUBBS, Stella NELSON.

FUNERAL OF H.O. SEYMOUR - The funeral of the late H.O. SEYMOUR, President of the Board of Supervisors, which took place yesterday afternoon, was one of the largest that has taken place in the city for several years. The exercises at the house were conducted by Rev. M.C. BRIGGS, and at their conclusion very many of the friends present availed themselves of the opportunity to take a last look upon the features of the deceased. The procession, which was under the Marshalship of Albert HART, consisted of the Odd Fellows’ Battalion, in full regalia, under the command of A.E. POWERS;

Capitol Lodge No. 87, and Occidental Encampment No. 42, I.O.O.F., and such a large number of friends in carriages that the latter portion of the line had not crossed the R street levee when the advance reached the City Cemetery. The pall bearers were S.W. BUTLER, William ROBINSON, S.M. JACKSON and R.W. LEWIS, of Capitol Lodge; S.S. NIXON and A. HENLEY, of the Encampment; and P.R. BECKLEY and L. ELKUS, of the Board of Supervisors. At the cemetery religious exercises were conducted by Rev. Mr. BRIGGS, and the burial service of the Odd Fellows was read by George B. KATZENSTEIN, Noble Grand, and Ezra PEARSON, Chaplain, of Capitol Lodge, while the funeral ode was sung by the many members of the Order who surrounded the grave.

SUICIDE

A Prominent Citizen of Oakland Plunges into the Sacramento

About 5 o’clock Saturday morning, when the steamer Amador was within a few miles of Sacramento, one of the passengers, who had registered his name as H.A. JOHNSON when he procured a stateroom on the previous evening, jumped overboard. It is stated by a hotel runner, who saw him sitting on the guard rail and solicited his patronage for a Sacramento hotel, that at that time he had his ankles tied with a handkerchief. He did not show any uneasiness or singularities of conduct, and the two men had a conversation of a few minutes. When the runner came back, after having been away a very short time, Johnson had disappeared, but his hat and cane were lying where he had been last seen. The alarm was immediately given, and a number of persons looked anxiously in the wake of the boat to see if the unfortunate man was visible, but nothing could be seen of him.

An examination of his room was made, and there was found on his bed three vials, each of which had contained laudanum, a purse containing $8.80 in coin, a pair of spectacles and a pencil case. The hat had pasted inside a piece of paper bearing the name “H.A. JOHNSON, Oakland.” There were also found two unsealed notes, one of which, directed “My Dear Wife and Daughter in Oakland,” read as follows:

STEAMER AMADOR, Room No. 24

SACRAMENTO RIVER, May 19^th.

To my Dear Wife and Daughter, in Oakland: The time is now arrived for me to take my awful plunge into the river. My brain is on fire. I am now losing my senses fast. I shall commence in a few moments to take the poison, after which I shall jump overboard and hope and trust that my body may never be found. Adieu! adieu! for you have been a good wife to me, and may God bless and protect you both.

H.A. JOHNSON, alias B.F.F.

P.S. - I wrote to you and some others just before I left San Francisco. Very fortunately for me there is not a single person on board that I have ever seen before.

The other note was without address or signature, and read:

I wrote to you just before I left the city of San Francisco, also to M.G. and T.M., and my daughter A., and put all those letters in the iron box on the corner of Market street and some other street - the first box you come to on the right side after leaving the Oakland boat, up Market street. On the arrival of the steamer at Sacramento Coroner WICK was notified by Captain FOURATT of the facts, and the effects of the deceased were turned over to him, including a letter addressed, “Mrs. B.F. FERRIS, Oakland,” which the suicide had written on the previous evening and handed to the purser of the steamer with a request to him to mail it. This letter the Coroner forwarded to its address.

It was subsequently ascertained that the unfortunate man was Judge B.F. FERRIS, of Oakland, one of the founders of the First National Gold Bank of that place, and that he assumed the name of Johnson in order that he might take passage by the steamer and make away with himself without being recognized. He appears to have become embarrassed financially recently, and before leaving San Francisco addressed notes to one or two intimate friends intimating what he intended to do.

Friday morning he left his home as usual, remarking that he believed he would remain in San Francisco and attend the theater in the evening, and return home by the last boat. He did not return, however, and as he had not been away from home over night for ten years, his family passed the hours in sleepless anxiety. Early Saturday morning they found in his room his watch, diamond ring and safe key, from which he was never before known to be separated, and the forebodings they entertained were most painful. When Saturday morning’s San Francisco mail arrived in Oakland a letter was found from the Judge to his wife and only child, a young lady, containing the sad, crushing words that he would leave on the evening boat for Sacramento, and that he intended to take four ounces of laudanum and throw himself into the river; that he could not survive the losses he had met in stocks, and that his hat could be found on the steamer in the state room of H.A. Johnson. The letter was dated San Francisco, May 19^th, 3 o’clock P.M. Judge Ferris came to California in 1850. In 1865 he was elected Mayor of Oakland and has been quite a prominent man there ever since.

STORY OF A HEAD-BOARD - Away out on the plains, beyond the “Rockies,” on the river Platte, there was a solitary sandy grave, its location marked by a single, simple wooden slab. Through rain and sunshine, summer and winter, the pine board remained pointing out the spot where a stranger’s bones lay moldering. That out on the desert, remote from the habitations of men, in a lonely spot, on a desolate plain, some kind heart was moved with the humane impulse to set up a head-board for the fallen unknown, should have been enough to have protected the leveled grave from desecration. Perhaps the same generous impulse secured the dead the honor of a grave, though only scooped out in the sand, with the hands it may have been, and shallow as the soul that would rob the poor sepulcher of its identity. Be that as it may, an emigrant train was delayed a brief time near the spot the other day, and some incoming vandal seized upon the weather-beaten head-board, undeterred by its ghastly inscription, and its ghostly associations, and transferred it to a car, where, laid from one seat to another it served as a bed until the train arrived at Ogden, where he still clung to his prize, transferred it to the Central Pacific cars, and slept on it till the train reached Sacramento, where it was left to the mercy of the car-sweepers. It is some four feet high by fourteen inches wide, and is made of Minnesota pine. One of the upper corners has been knocked off and part of the inscription with it. It was carved by some kind and patient hand, evidently with a common blade, but was cut with much neatness and care, and reads: ___NOWN MAN, ___LED BY INDIANS. Sept. 12, 1874. Whether this unknown man was killed by Indians September 12, 1874, or whether that was the date on which humanity remembered that though unknown, the dead was once a loving man, it is impossible to tell; but certain it is that a few days ago only was the date on which this poor head-board was wrenched from above the bones of the unfortunate by sacrilegious hands. It is full of bullet holes, some being very fresh and some of the leaden messengers yet sticking in them. The pointed end bears the earth stains where it was held beside the fleshless skull of the unknown man.

INTERESTING POINTS - M. DIXHEIMER and James CODY, hotel runners, imprisoned

for violation of a city ordinance relative to their vocation, were before Judge CLARK on Saturday on a writ of habeas corpus. The writ was issued by the District Court Commissioner, and to this the District Attorney objected, but judge Clark held that the Code authorized such issuance and overruled the objection. The attorney for the prisoners then presented the point that the Board of Trustees - nor any municipal board anywhere - has the right to enact an ordinance to punish for the violation of ordinances by imprisonment for more than ten days. To give the District Attorney time to look into that question the cases were adjourned over until this morning at 9 o’clock.

ARRESTS - The following arrests were made Saturday and yesterday: Samuel MAY, by officer TRYON, for disturbing the peace; Ed. DEVINE and Ellen DEVINE, by officer GREEN, for disturbing the peace; Cal. I. FOSS, by officer TRYON, for battery; Maggie MORGAN, by officer DOLAN, for disturbing the peace; Lizzie JENKS, by Deputy Sheriff HARRISON, for being drunk; Joe KELLER, by officer MARTZ, for being drunk; Perry COON, by officer MARTZ and Deputy Sheriff COON, as an escape from the insane asylum; E. STREHLE, by Deputy Sheriff DUBOIS, for disturbing the peace; Barney KIERNAN, alias Dan COFFEE, by officers DOLAN and COFFEE, for battery; John RENO, by officers DOLAN and SHELLARS, for petit larceny.

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Daily Bee, Sacramento

Saturday Evening, November 17, 1877

INCORPORATIONS

The following companies filed articles of incorporation in the office of the Secretary of State to-day:

The First Baptist Church of Santa Rosa; Directors - E.T. FARMER, R. CRANE, F.M. CALDWELL, S.A. RINGO, M. DOZIER, J.H. HOLMAN and J.G. PRESLEY.

There were also filed the articles of consolidation between the Stockton and Visalia and the Stockton and Copperopolis Railroad Companies. The capital stock of the new incorporation is $7,000,000; Directors - Leland STANFORD, Mark HOPKINS, E.H. MILLER, Jr., Robert ROBINSON and N.T. SMITH.

Murder Trial - In the CARPENTER murder trial District Attorney JONES commenced his argument for the prosecution last night at a late hour, and a continuance was had until this morning when he resumed and concluded shortly after twelve o’clock, when a multitudinous document in the shape of instructions was read by the Court to the jury, and that body retired to find a verdict in the case. During the whole argument the Court room was filled to overflowing with an interested crowd of spectators. Then the trial of Richard BELCHER for the murder of John H. PATTEN on Staten Island, was taken up for trial. The defendant is represented by Mr. WELLS of Stockton and L.S. TAYLOR, while the District Attorney appears on behalf of the people, and then began the work of impaneling a jury, in which less than the usual difficulties were encountered.

SUICIDAL DESIRE - Dan SWEENEY was working on the GWYNN ranch levee up to the time the white men were discharged and then came to this city feeling very despondent at his want of fortune in obtaining steady employment. While in this low state of mind he chanced to get on a spree with some other unfortunates and spent or lost all of his money. Last night he made his appearance at J. CONSIDINE’s in a desperate mood and told that gentleman he had nothing further to live for and intended to throw himself into the river. As he took off his coat in a determined manner and started on a bee-line for the river a couple of times, despite the remonstrance and objection of his friends, so they gave him into custody and had him locked up for safe keeping.

SUDDEN DEATH - A man named Pat WELCH, aged about forty years, dropped dead in a boarding house on Front street, between I and J, at a late hour last night. An inquest and post mortem examination will be held this evening. His wife has been notified and will come up from the Bay on the evening train.

CITY PAYMENTS - The city officials to-day paid into the Treasury the following sums their collections for the past week: Geo. P. ROYSTER, water rates and taps, $962.50; N.A. KIDDER, harbor dues, $37; W.C. FARNSWORTH, cemetery dues, $105; M.S. HORAN, Police Court fines, $33.

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Sacramento Bee

Monday Evening June 24, 1878 

LOCAL BREVITIES

At noon to-day the river had fallen o the 15 foot 4 inch mark.

At the engagement of Business this morning the city treasury contained $138,860.72.

Nine deaths occurred in Sacramento last week, six adults and three children.

The greatest bore in this county - the artisan well on the Grant - is now down 1,900 feet.

William H. FOSTER, an old and esteemed resident of Courtland, died last week and was on Saturday interred with Masonic honors, a large number of members of the fraternity from this city attending the funeral.

A man named Frank DOWNEY surrendered himself at the station house Saturday night, saying that he had killed a man, and talking in such a peculiar manner generally that officer RIDER locked him up on suspicion of insanity.

Two carloads of immigrants will arrive from the East to-morrow morning.

An owner is still wanted at the station house for four young chickens found in the possession of a Chinaman, in order that the rascal may be prosecuted.

Dr. WHITTELL, of this city, who is at present absent on a hunting expedition in the northern part of Sonoma county, has killed one bear.

Received from Sherman & Hyde, San Francisco, the following music: “Why Don’t He Come,” a sentimental ballad; “Pretty Little Snowflake” popular song.

A scrimmage took place at a late hour last Saturday afternoon between a well known lumber dealer of this city and a young box manufacturer, growing out of some business misunderstanding. Despite the fact that the box man is nearly 100 pounds lighter than the lumber dealer, the former succeeded in building quite a head on the latter. No nickles were bet on the result, but as the lumber man drew out of the fight, his greatest anxiety seemed to be to know whether his optic would be badly discolored.

The drinking fountain in the Plaza has been roofed with a neat shed, which makes a welcome shade to individuals while quenching their thirst.

A fire was discovered on Saturday evening in the old frame building formerly occupied as a depot for the old California Pacific Railroad. It was extinguished by a stream from the yard engine before any damage was done.

St. Rose’s (Catholic) Church was crowded last evening on the occasion of the annul procession of the Blessed Sacrament. The exercises were highly interesting and were conducted by Rev. Father SCANLAN. A beautiful feature was the scattering of rose leaves in advance of the procession as it moved through the aisles of the church, by eight or ten little misses. The singing was very fine. 

FIRE AT GRIDLEY’S STATION

A correspondent of the Bee, writing from Gridley’s station, on the California and Oregon railroad, under date of this morning, give the following account of a fire which occurred there: “A fire broke out here on last Saturday night in the blacksmith shop of Rodgers & Carus, in this place. In the same building there was a carpenter shop and ware-room, all of which were totally destroyed, also the bakery of A. BURTELSON adjoining. By great exertions on the part of the citizens the surrounding buildings were saved. The total loss is $10,000, and the only insurance on the property destroyed is $380 on the bakery. This is the most destructive fire which has ever taken place at Gridley’s station.” 

A FOURTH OF JULY PROJECT - On Wednesday last an organization met and made preparations to celebrate the coming fourth by an entertainment, at which selections will be made from the addresses of all the eminent revolutionary orators. There will also be a sketch entitled “Washington at Valley Forge,” which will be produced by some amateurs. Russell W. OSBORN was elected Chairman, and James LANGLEY Secretary. Several of the prominent societies in this city have sent delegates. After transacting some important business, the meeting adjourned subject to the call of the Chair. Address all communications to Russell W. OSBORN, Chairman, 526 Montgomery street, San Francisco (room 4). [S.F.Call] 

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The Daily Bee, Sacramento

Thursday Evening, July 18, 1878 

LOCAL MATTERS

SHORBURN & SMITH will sell to-morrow, at 10 3/4 o’clock A.M., at residence of Mrs. CHADWICK, Seventh street bet. L and M, elegant furniture, bedding, carpets, etc. 

PERSONAL NOTES

Supervisor J.W. WILSON and family, T.S. DEAVER and Mrs. C.N. SNELL and family left for Bartlett Springs this morning.

Mrs. M.W. COOLEY and family left for Brooklyn, New York, this afternoon. They were accompanied by Mr. COOLEY, Division Master Mechanic at this point, who goes as far as Ogden and then returns.

H.S. CROCKER left for New York yesterday, to be absent from this coast for several months.

Prof. E.C. ATKINSON, Principal of the Sacramento Business College, has returned from his extended camping and hunting trip along Russian river. His family returned with him.

Beriah BROWN, who once edited a paper in this city, has been elected Mayor of Seattle. He was, when here, a violent Secessionist, but has, we believe, of late years become a shining light among the Republicans up north.

Lotta CRABTREE, the popular actress, was among the passengers who arrived from the East this morning, accompanied by her mother. They remained over in Sacramento on a visit.

C.H. CUMMINGS, cashier of the Sacramento and Placerville Railroad, returned from the East this morning, accompanied by his wife.

Robert E. GARDNER, Deputy State Controller, who has been dangerously ill for some time, is now in a fair way of recovery.

John C. FREMONT will soon arrive here on his way to Arizona and will be met at the wharf in San Francisco by a delegation of Pioneers.

E.C. HOPKINS, Roby FAY, George KING and Samuel McVICKER, who left this city some two weeks ago for a hunting trip to Lake and Mendocino counties, returned home last evening. They reported having killed four deer and had a fine time. 

TRAMPS ON THE RAILROAD - Railroad men who run over “the hill” on the Sacramento Division of the Central Pacific complain that of late the tramps along the line of the road are more numerous than was ever known before, and much vigilance and work is required on the part of the brakemen and conductors to keep them off the cars. A day or two since a party of fifteen tramps endeavored to board the express train at Dutch Flat. The train had just started and the tramps stood ranged along the track ready to jump aboard as soon as the cars had got under good headway. The engineer, however, took in the situation at a glance and resolved on a strategic movement to prevent them getting on board. Slowly he backed his train down below the depot for about half a mile, and then throwing open the throttle he went past the tramps at lightning speed, leaving them all with the most discomfited looks on their countenance which it is possible to imagine. 

RESISTING AN OFFICER - About 10 o’clock this morning local officer BRISSELL arrested a youth named STERNS, whom he found in a beastly state of intoxication in the freight depot at the foot of K street. The officer started to the station house with the young lad, but before going far he was intercepted by a man who claimed to be a friend of STERNS’, who told the officer to release the boy, and on BRISSELL’s refusing to do so the man pulled a large pair of scissors from his pocket and in a barbarous manner went after the officer’s scalp lock. This was right in the officer’s hand and he proceeded to drop the drunk and devote himself to his assailant, with such good effect that he landed him in the station house, and officer BURKE brought up the rear with the drunken youth. On being taken to the police office the combatant refused to give his name and he was locked up on a charge of resisting an officer.

POLICE COURT - In the Police Court the cases of the following culprits were attended to: Pat. McLAUGHLIN, drunk, fined $20 and $2.50 costs, or 20 days’ imprisonment; Jack COURTNEY, battery, jury demanded and case continued until July 23d; Ah CHEE, petit larceny, dismissed for want of prosecution; Gus BENNING, battery, found not guilty and discharged; Mack GEE, obstructing sidewalk, continued until the 19^th; Sun YOU ,obstructing the sidewalk, fined $2.50 and $2.50 costs; Ah HO, obstructing the sidewalk, continued till July 12^th; Ah GO, obstructing sidewalk, dismissed; Ah TIE, obstructing sidewalk, continued till July 19^th; Ah GEE, obstructing sidewalk, fined $2.50 and $2.50 costs; Ah WING, obstructing sidewalk, continued till July 19^th; Edward BEANDAU, disturbing the peace, fined $7.50 and $2.50 costs, or seven and a half days; Jas. STERNS, disturbing the peace, dismissed; MAGUFFIN, resisting an officer, continued till July 19th. 

ITEMS OF INTEREST

Edward T. BLOKES, the slayer of James FISK, Jr., is now at Elko. He is interested in Cornucopia District, and has come from New York to personally inspect it.

BEECHER will stop in the Western States on his was to California, and will probably not arrive here until August 19^th.

Edison is with the Draper eclipse expedition now at Omaha.

There are 120,500 sheep now grazing in Alpine county.

The potato and cabbage crops on the meadows near Reno are nearly destroyed by bugs.

Triplets are again in San Francisco. Three boys were born on the 16^th to the wife of G.H. SCHENCK, a painter. The first weighed 4 pounds and 2 ounces; the second 6 pounds and 2 ounces, and the third turned the scale at 7 pounds and 4 ounces. About three hours and a half elapsed between each birth. All concerned were doing well at last report.

The Native Sons of the Golden West, Parlor No. 3 of San Francisco, elected the following officers: President, G.P. JOHNSON; 1^st Vice President, B.G. WORSWICK; 2d Vice President, E.L. MEYER; 3d Vice President, F.J. HIGGINS; Recording Secretary, Tom. L. STOVALL; Financial Secretary, J.R. MATCHES; Treasurer, F.G. WHISKER; Marshal, J.G. CANELL; Outside Sentinel, N.C. BREW; Inside Sentinel, W.C. HORN; Executive Committee - J.B. STOVALL, J.J. RAPHAEL and P. ST. JULIAN; Surgeon, H.W. FISKE; Chaplain, E.A. BRACKELL; Assistant Recording Secretary, B. ADLER. 

LOCAL BREVITIES

At Noon to-day the river had receded to the 9 foot 11 inch mark.

Five carloads of immigrants will arrive from the East to-morrow.

The wind has shifted to the north, and the indications are favorable for a warm spell.

One of the horses in a double team hitched in front of the International Hotel, fell down last evening, struggled violently for some time and squealed loudly, attracting a large crowd. The animal was cut loose from his halter and harness and got up without any damage being done.

Joseph AVISAC, a three-year-old boy who resides at Seventh and D streets, fell while playing a few days since and fractured his right arm at the elbow joint.   

Articles of incorporation have been filed with the Secretary of State of the Alta Manufacturing Company, to conduct a steam planing mill at San Quentin.

The century plants in the gardens of Mrs. HARTLEY and H.C. KIRK, at Eleventh and F streets are now about 40 feet high and in full bloom.

The corporation house of the Fire Department on Fourth street, near K, has been fitted up of late and much improved. The low lot has also been filled in to correspond with the directions of the Health Officer. The home of Engine Company No. 1 has also been renovated and a new floor plan placed therein.

Thirty-six fine mules from St. Joseph, Missouri, arrived here yesterday and are now quartered at McMULLEN’s stables, on K street, between Third and Fourth. The animals are as fine a lot as were ever brought to this coast.

A citizen yesterday discovered a young man badly afflicted with inflammatory rheumatism lying alone and neglected in an old boarding house car at Sixth and F streets. He was furnished with water and food, of which he was sadly in need, and was taken care of by the police, who were notified of the case by the citizen.

Juvenile thieves, from 8 to 10 years of age, have been robbing the till of the Baltimore Market on L street, between Seventh and Eighth, for some time past, having stolen about $35. Yesterday Mr. WETSEL, proprietor of the market, captured one of the boys and turned him over to the officers to whom he disclosed the names of his companions in crime, but as they were all too young to prosecute, they were set at liberty after being lectured. 

FUNNY

How Arty Brace “Braced Up”

Arty BRACE was, until recently, the local of the Elko Post, and a good man for the place, too, his witty and sparking brevities gaining for him the name of the “pungent paragraphist.” A few days ago he went to Virginia City, armed with letters of introduction to the journalists of that place. He went to the Enterprise office, was cordially received, and, when he left, somehow or other DAGGETTT couldn’t find his $100 meerschaum, GILLIS was minus a coat, and Dan DeQUILLE had lost a gross of lead pencils. BRACE next visited the Gold Hill News and Alf DOTEN showed him his silver specimens. He then took him to a saloon, introduced him to the barkeeper and left him for a time. When he returned to the offices he could not find a beautiful $50 specimen, and, returning to the saloon, found that BRACE has “stood the barkeeper off” for seventeen drinks on the strength of the introduction. DOTEN afterwards went to the Delta saloon and found there his specimen, BRACE having sold it for $4. Warrants were issued for the scapegrace but he had “skipped” the town. The police at Reno, Carson and other places were notified to look our for him. Parties who knew him at Elko say he was once in the State Prison for grand larceny. The Virginia Chronicle says “It seems almost incredible that a man who could have borrowed all the money he wanted among the newspaper men of the Comstock should have resorted to such petty theft, yet the evidence is conclusive against him.

Submitted by Betty Loose betty@unisette.com

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Daily Sacramento Bee

Saturday Evening, August 17, 1878 

Sale of Dime Bank Property - On Monday next, at 12 o’clock noon, by order of Sheriff DREW, Morris J. SIMMONS will sell at auction to the highest cash bidder, all the property on hand belonging to the Dime Saving Bank, consisting of clocks, jewelry, pistols, notes of hand, book accounts, mining stock, show cases, bank vault, fixtures, etc. Sale positive and on the premises. 

Germania Gardens - This old and popular resort, corner of Third and R streets, will be thrown open to the public again to-morrow. The ten-pin alleys are in fine condition, the arbors afford a cool and refreshing shade and the best quality of refreshments are always on hand. 

Bond Filed - Frank A. LOWELL has filed his official bond as Tax Collector of Levee District No. 1, Sacramento county, in the sum of $5000; himself in the sum of $2,000 and three sureties, vis: C.S. LOWELL, Ira H. TREAT and J.K. HOUSTON, in the sum of $1,000 each. 

Good Time - All who desire to spend a pleasant evening should remember that David VICE, assisted by Martin STARKS will have a grand opening at the Philadelphia saloon, 51 K street, this evening from 8 to 12. All are invited. 

Election - At a meeting of the Sacramento Light Artillery, held last night to fill certain vacancies, E.D. HAGEN was elected Captain, vice ROBBINS, resigned; and W.J. COOPER, Junior Second Lieutenant, vice C.W. METCALF, resigned. 

Dwellings to Let - Edw. CADWALADER, No. 61 J street, advertises in another column a number of desirable dwellings which he has to let. The locations are good and rents reasonable. 

Auction Next Tuesday - On Tuesday next Bell & Co, will sell at auction a large quantity of furniture, bedding, crockery, glassware, stoves, etc. Also a large number of fine reading books. 

Inquest To-Day - Coroner VERMILYA impaneled a jury to-day to inquire into the facts attending the death of the late Wm. G. ENGLISH. At 3 P.M. the jury left the Coroner’s office to view the ground where the shooting took place, at Sixth and S streets. No testimony has yet been taken. 

LOCAL BREVITIES

The river has fallen to the 87 foot 1 inch mark.

Two carloads of immigrants will arrive from the East to-morrow.

The engineer corps of the Sacramento Drainage Commission are now encamped in Mike BRYTE’s field, two miles above Washington.

The barge Ace of Spades, after a thorough overhauling, was launched this morning.

Burglars stole a quantity of bed clothing from Mrs. OGGS’ house last night.

F.M. PHILBROOK, Deputy Sheriff of Trinity county, passed through this morning, on route to Napa, with an insane man named William TROTTER.

A young girl named Mary STUDWICK, who ran away from her parents in San Francisco, was yesterday arrested by officer Jackson in a house of prostitution and turned over to her parents.

Two insane men - John KILLMEYER and Fred MELTON - were to-day taken to the Napa Asylum by Deputy Sheriff WOOLSON.

Bishop WINGFIELD holds services in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church to-morrow.

Officers HICKEY, BURKE and BRISSELL yesterday arrested a man named Charles VOLKER, for having been concerned in the recent robbery of cars near Colfax. He was taken to Auburn to-day.

A portion of the awning in front of Peltier’s butcher shop, Second and L, was carried away yesterday afternoon by a runaway team.

The remains of P. DONOHUE, who died at the County Hospital of typhoid fever, will be sent to Marysville for interment.

Some building beyond the American river bridge caught fire yesterday morning, and thinking the bridge was on fire a locomotive and two water carts were sent out.

William MURPHY, Chas. MOORE and John SULLIVAN were taken to Woodland this morning, having been arrested on a charge of stealing some articles from a house near Washington.

Yesterday evening a thief attempted to enter a residence at Sixteenth and J streets, but was frightened away. 

INCORPORATED

The following corporations to-day filed their articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State:

Congregational Society of Westminster, of Los Angeles. Trustees - Joseph GIBERSON, George C. MACK, John T. ANDERSON, F.A. LUND and S. LYMAN.

Mono Gold Mining Company, of San Francisco; capital stock, $5,000,000; Directors - Thos. BELL, Wm. M. LENT, John F. BOYD, C.A. BURGESS and Lewis TEESE, Jr. 

How Yellow Fever is Communicated

The circular of instructions for Marine Hospitals, prepared by Dr. WOOLWORTH, relates to the rapid spread of yellow fever, declares land quarantine ineffective, and maintains that the disease is spread by the clothes and effects coming from infected districts rather than by the patient, themselves. It moreover asserts that yellow fever patients never communicate the disease excepting through their clothing and effects. 

An Awful Death

At Melrose on the night of the 14^th, while the sloop Carro True was lying in the creek, a sailor in charge, in attempting to cross the channel, became embedded in the mud, and there had to await a fast-approaching death. No one heard his cries, but the next morning laborers on the shore discovered his body. Deceased was a native of Germany, named H. BELHMAN, with discharge papers from the ship Antioch.

Submitted by Betty Loose betty@unisette.com

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Sacramento Daily Bee

Monday Evening August 19, 1878 

Suicide by Laudanum

At half-past 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon a man named A. CRAW, who resides on the Riverside road, about opposite the Half-way House, attempted to “shuffle off the mortal coil” by taking an ounce of laudanum. A physician was promptly summoned and during the evening and night did all in his power to save the life of the would-be suicide. These efforts were so far successful that his life was preserved till to-day. But the deadly drug had too surely taken hold of his system and this afternoon he succumbed to its overpowering influences and died. Information was promptly brought to the Coroner’s office and George MONTGOMERY, the efficient deputy, proceeded to the ranch to get the remains. The deceased was named Adherbal Craw, a native of New York, aged 73 years. On two former occasions he had attempted suicide - once by hanging and once by taking laudanum. He left a note stating that the suicide was deliberate. 

Chinaman Suicides at Folsom

Coroner Vermilya returned on this afternoon’s train form Folsom where he went to hold an inquest on the body of a Chinaman who had been found dead in a water closet with his throat cut. The verdict of the jury was that the man’s death was occasioned by his own act, and that the instrument used was a razor which was found by his side. 

Sentence Pronounced - In the County Court to-day Ah HING, indicted for burglary, withdrew his former plea of not guilty, plead guilty and was sentenced to two years in the State Prison. 

Inquest Upon Remains of William G. English

Saturday afternoon Lyme M POTTER, C. KELLOGG, T.B. REID, J.B. CAVE, P.A. MILLER, G.L. CLARKE, J.E. RUGG, A.L. CAMPE, John DOUBLASS, Alex. GARDNER and A. VANDEMARK were impaneled by the Coroner as a Jury of inquest to inquire into the manner and cause of Wm. G. English’s death. The jury viewed the remains and the scene of the catastrophe and after hearing the evidence of J.W. BROPHY, Chun WHY, officers DOLAN and HARVEY, L.C. CHANDLER and Robert MILLER, retired for deliberation. No new facts were elicited at the inquest and the Bee has already fully informed the public of the circumstances attending the case. Nine of the jurors were in favor of inserting in their report the words “and whereby charge the said Henry A. CAULFIELD with the crime of murder,” but the following verdict was finally agreed upon:

We, the Coroner’s jury summoned to inquire into the cause of the death of William G. English, having viewed the body and heard the testimony of witnesses produced before us, do return the following as our verdict in the premises: We find that the deceased was William Garison English, a native of the State of New York, and at the time of his death was 59 years of age; that he came to his death on Thursday, August 16, 1878, in the city of Sacramento; that the cause of his death was a pistol-shot wound inflicted by a pistol fired by Henry A. Caulfield, with criminal intent. 

Local Brevities

Two car loads of immigrants arrived from the East to-day.

The Workingmen of the Seventh Supervisor District have nominated C. Arnold as supervisor.

During the past week there were eight deaths in this city - five adults and three infants. Three bodies were brought here for interment during the week.

Three intoxicated individuals raised quite a disturbance at the steamer landing on Saturday, one of them striking officer Hickey on the head with a cane. He gathered two of them in.

The Lacrosse Club lately organized in town had a practice game Saturday evening, in the Capital Park, which promises well for the future achievements.

The address given in Pioneer Hall on Sunday evening by Belle CHAMBERLIN embraced a wide range of topics, including almost everything affecting the well-being of man, the speaker dwelling more particularly on the labor question and reform in our system of national finances. The lady is an earnest and eloquent speaker.

Submitted by Betty Loose betty@unisette.com

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Daily Bee - Sacramento

Monday Evening September 30, 1878

LOCAL BREVITIES

The river is at a standstill at the 5 foot 6 inch mark.

Officer JACKSON has recovered from his recent illness and is on duty again.

During the month of September the police made 267 arrests.

The annual muster of the Starsfield Guard will take place this evening.

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education will be held to-night.

At the commencement of business this morning, the city treasury contained $94,375.61.

The State Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, will meet at Turner Hall to-morrow morning, and remain in session all the week.

E.G. DONNER, a teacher well known in this county, died last Friday neat Freeport, after an illness of about one year, of consumption.

Four carloads of immigrants arrived from the East this afternoon. Two carloads came yesterday.

The funeral of the late Captain John I. FRIEND, which took place yesterday afternoon, was largely attended, many friends of the family from San Francisco being present.

Some children who were playing with matches at the residence of George F. BRONNER, at Fifteenth and L streets, on Friday last, set the place on fire, but it was extinguished without trouble.

Twelve deaths occurred in Sacramento last week - seven adults and five children. Eight bodies were brought here for interment.

M. McMANUS recently purchased the machinery of the Stoddard Flouring Mill, at Wheatland, and has brought it to this city and placed it in position for a grist mill on I street, between Sixth and Seventh.

Franz JOSWOWSKI and Henry HUSSEY, the two men arrested recently on suspicion of insanity, have been examined and discharged. William BURRIS, the insane man whose feet and hands had been badly frozen, has been sent to the County Hospital.

Locomotive No. 188, which has just been thoroughly overhauled and repainted, took down the western-bound passenger train yesterday, in charge of engineer KILBURN and Fireman BREEN.

W.W. ELLIS, who is charged with raising a check from $19.50 to $9,000, and getting the money from a San Francisco bank, was captured in Elko on Saturday, and officer John COFFEE took him down to the Bay this afternoon.

A large number of Sacramentans who were in attendance at the fairs at Stockton and Marysville returned yesterday.

The barge Lady Washington, which is to be given away by lottery to subscribers of the Pacific Life, was taken to Oakland this morning. The remaining chances will be sold in the latter city and San Francisco, after which the drawing will take place and the winning number announced through the press of the State.

Numbers of the Sacramento excursionists to the Summit on Wednesday last, says the Grass Valley Union, were enthusiastic to secure beautiful flowers and plants, and many of them, struck by its beautiful deep red and purple foliage, gathered poison oak in abundance and took it home.

What a delightful time they must be having now!

Catherine DAYRUNKS, a woman 70 years of age, who recently arrived here from the mountains in search of employment, was sent to the County Hospital yesterday, having been found by officer HARVEY in the streets thinly clad and hungry. She is anxious to earn a living by housework, but is too old to do much work.

The Thalia Club, composed of five young ladies who took the prize for the best group at the Turn Verein masquerade ball last Winter, celebrated the anniversary of their organization by a fine banquet at the Pacific Oyster Parlors last Saturday night. A number of lady and gentlemen guests were present by invitation and a pleasant time was enjoyed by all. The supper was prepared by John TIMS, the excellent caterer at Wiemann and Damm's.

Submitted by Betty Loose betty@unisette.com

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