Sacramento Daily Union, Volume 31, Number 4715, 7 May 1866
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CITY INTELLIGENCE.
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CITY INTELLIGENCE.
Howard Benevolent Societt. From the report of L. A. Upson, Secretary of the Howard Benevolent Society, for the month of April, wi obtain the following information : Number relieved during the month, 50 ; number of dispensations, 80; amount of cash from all sources, $489 ; paid out in April, $271 34 ; balance on hand May sth, $217 66 : bills audited and ordered paid, $161 52. Acknowledgment are due to Doctors Oatman, Frey, Ferris, Phelan, Clunes3, Nixon and Montgomery. Also, to the California Steam Navigation Company, Pacific Railroad, Sacramento Valley Railroad Pioneer Stage Company and Wells, Fargo & Co. The attention of the Directors has been called to the fact that there has been of late more teg iars in our city going from house to house, asking assistance — generally for money. To all who are called upon the Directors would request that they send or direct the patient ti either of the Directors or to the Steward of the ' Association, and the merits of the case will be investigated, and when the object is worthy, due assistance will be rendered, lt is the object of the Association to drive from our midst all imposters ; that to those deservingly in need cheerful aid and assistance will be given. , j
Singular Collision. — A singular collision occurred on Saturday forenoon at Fourth and X streets. The empty dirt wagon of P. Calla-
han, drawn by a span of horses, whs passing down Fourth street. A small-sized horse, which had broken loose from one of the stables at the horse market, came running down X street ai full speed, apparently frightened at a long rope suspended Irom his neck. In his mad career his bead struck against the upper portion ofthe hind wheel of the wagon with such force as to entirely upset the hind wheels and knock the driver from the wagon and "scatter on the ground the boards which, in service, constitute the wagon bed. The violence of the collision was such as to crush in the skull of the animal in a terrible manner, and unless appearances were deceptive, caused a portion of the brain to run from tbe wound. The horse started again down X street, and after rnnning about half a block, halted as though to deliberate on the result of his own folly. He was taken back to the ■table, and, up to last evening, was getting along as well as though be bad met with no disaster.
Police Court. — The following business was disposed of in the Police Court on Saturday: Frank Dunn, for sleeping on the sidewalk, warfined $10. The case of William Stickman, charged with burglary, was continued until Tuesday, the Bth of May. H. Ilamann, charged with a violation ot the Health Ordinance, was found guilty. In the case of Christopher Bates, charged with disturbing the peace, a nolle prosequi was entered. In the case of William Waterman, charged with assault and battery, stipulation of satisfaction was filed and cause dismissed on payment of cost. James Wilkins, charged with assault and battery on James Leonard, pleaded guilty and was fined $10. Roger mining and Frank Johnson were convicted on charges of sleeping on the sidewalk, and were fined $10 each. James Finnigan pleaded guilty to a charge of disturbing the peace, and was fined $25. J. B. Bateman, charged with disturbance of the peace, was discharged.
- Picnic Excursion. — Two Sabbath School picnic excursions took place on Saturday. At 9 o'clock a. m. the school of the Seventh Street Methodist Church left the city by the cars of the Pacific Railroad for Arcade creek. The company numbered about three hundred, and alter spending a very pleasant day on the grounds visited, returned at about _ o'clock in the afternoon. At half past 9 o'clock a. m. the Sabbath School ol the Baptist Church took the cars of the Sacramento Valley road and visited a fine arove on the Shingle Springs road, a mile or two beyond Folsom. Nearly six hundred persons went out on this train. After spending the greater part of the day at the grove, the train returned to PoUom, giving the excursionists an opportunity to visit the town, the American river, tbe bridges which span it, etc. The train returned to the city at about G o'clock in the evening, everything having passed off successfully and pleasantly.
New Books. — The following named new books have just been received by the Sacramento L*brary: " Biography of James Louis Pettigru,'' by W. I. Gravson; "Freedman Book," by Lydia Maria Child. ; " Only a Woman's Heart," by Ada Clare ; " Poetry of the War," by Richard Grant White ; " Leighton Court," by Henry King- ley; "Honor May "Indian Corn," by Edwurd Enfield ; " Diary from 18G3 to 1865," by Adam Gurowski; "Thornton ;" " The Toilers of the Sea," by Victor Hugo; " Comparative Physiognomy," by James W. Redfield; "Intellectual Philosophy," by Rev. Joseph Alden; "Redeemer and Redeemed," by Charles Beecher; Journal of Eugenic De GueriD," by G. S. Trebutien ; " The Great Consummation, by Rev. John Cummings.
Cry of Murder. — At quarter past nine o'clock last evening, the vicinity of Eighth and 0 streets was aroused by a loud cry of murder, in a woman's voice. The cry was repeated three or four times. J. Z. Davis, Len. Harris and others went out as soon as possible with lights, and found, on the east side of Eighth street, above 0, a woman's puff, evidently torn from the arm, and a Catholic prayer book without any name in it. They could not find either the woman or her assailant or assailants. Mrs. Harris felt confident that she heard persons struggling on the sidewalk as tin. ugh a woman was being dragged down 0 street.
Inquest. — On Saturday forenoon the body of an unknown man was found afloat in the Sacramento river, near tbe foot of P street. Coroner Conboie being absent, Justice Gilmer held an inquest, after which the body was buried by J. W. Reeves. The body was that of a man about fire feet in bight, and was clothed in gray pants and a gray woolen shirt, buttoned up the breast. It bad evidently been in the water a long time, and was in such _ condition that identification was impossible. No testimony was elicited jjhedding any light on the subject.
The Courts.— The District Court and County Court will meet at tbe usual hours this morning. In the District Court the case of Lick vs. Madden will come up for trial. In the County Court the following criminal cases will receive attention : The People vs. U. H. Hill, on a charge of burglary; The People vs. NeAson Springer and Van Rcnselaer Springer, for sjrand larceny ; and The People vs. George Williams, for grand larceny.
Abiiests.— Saturday and yesterday the following arrests were made: Richard Roe, by officer Marcher, for assault and battery; Jenny Smith, by officer Harvey, for disturbing the peace; Mary McCarty, by officer Harvey, for disturbing the peace; WissenhofF, by officers Karcher and Harvey, for disturbance of the peace ; James Hughes, by officer Dunlevy, for being drunk and disturbing the peace.
Supreme Court. — In the Supreme Court on Saturday the following orders were entered: Goldstein vs. Hart— On motion of Dwindle and filing stipulation, ordered that appellant have until the 20th of May to reply to respondent's brief. Belknap vs. Byington— On motion of Wilson and tiling stipulation, ordered that appellant have until the 17th of May to reply to respondent's brief.
Another Excursion.— The Children's Lyceum will leave the city. on _ picnic excursion on Wednesday next. Taking the cars of the Pacific Railroad, the excursionists will visit a fine grove at Leet's Station, on tbe Lincoln "and Folsom Railroad, a mile and a half above Rostf▼ille. At the locality selected, an unusual abundance and variety of wild flowers may be found.
Markiace in Church. — At nine o'clock last evening, at tbe close of the regular service, the marriage ceretnouv was performed by Rev. M. C. Briggs, at the Sixth street Methodist church. The parties to the contract are residents of the city and the church was crowded by their friends, who were of course advised that the marriage was to take place.
Fire Alarm.— At six o'clock last evening the rear of the house of W. Sutherland, on L street, near Seventh, caught fire from the stove pipe. A general alarm was created, but the ere was extinguished by the . neighbor^, by the free use of buckets, before the engines got into service. The damage done waa not very extensive. y , ;
Firemen's Fight. — A fight occurred last evening at the fire on L street, near Seventh, between several members of Engine Company Nt? . 5. The contest was renewed by the parties after reaching the engine bouse, but no serious damage was done at either locality.
Board of Health.— The new Board of Health held its first meeting on Saturday evening at the office of Dr. Harkness, at Second and J streets. T. Millman was elected Health Officer. The Board will meet again on Wednesday •vaning to complete its organization. . - -
Supervisors.— The Board of Supervisors will meet at the usual place at two o'clock r, M, tor^T'O
Mexican Celebration.— The i Mexicans and native Californians of the city celebrated on Saturday, by the display of flags and appropriate exercises, the anniversary of one of the victories of the Liberalists over the enemies of the Mexican republic.
Swamp Land Board.— The members of the Board of Supervisors will to-morrow, at ten /clock, to hold their first meeting under the law passed by the last Legislature, as a Board of Swamp Land Commissioners.
Frosj. — After several days of cold and unpleasant weather, Sacramento was on Saturday morning visited by a heavy frost: a very unusual occurrence for the month of May.
Deaths. — But three deaths occurred in Sacramento last week. Two of the deceased were adults and one an infant. One ofthe adults was a native of Ireland and the other of Germany.
The River. — The Sacramento river had, last evening, fallen to the seventeen feet six inch mark, and continues to recede at tbe rate of two or three inches per day. .
Trustees. — A regular meeting of the Board ot Trustees will be held at the usual place to-day.
Mining in Nevada "County.— From the Iran script of May sth we gather the following -tuning intelligence:
Within the past year and a half the great Blue Cement lead has been prospected from the boundary line of Placer, through Little York township, to the claims of Jacobs _ Sargent, on Quaker Hill. This remarkable deposit seems to have once been tbe bed of a river. It varies from fifteen to one hundred and fifty feet ii, width, and the cement is so hard that it can only be successfully worked by mills. During tlje past eighteen months, ten or twelve excellent mills have been erected upon the lead, and we do not know of a singU instance of failure to find good pay. The yield is from eight hundred to six thousand dollars per week. Thi average yield cannot be less than from fifteen hundred to two thousand dollars for every seven days to each milL The gold is coarse, and as the cement Is not neai so v> .rd as quartz, the process of working Is simple and rapid. _/ .ring the past two years prospecting for quarts ha. been pushed with energy in every part of the county. In Nevada township hundreds of valuable mines have been opened which are now giving large numbers 01 men constant employment and yielding their owners a handsome income. Gold Flat and Willow showed little signs of vitality a year ago, now they have become thickly, settled neighborhoods, with mills and hoisting works upon almost every ravine and hillside. The sane energy .which has resulted in such developments about Nevada has characterized the mining enteprises of Grass Valley. New mills have been erected and new paying ledges opened. At Eureka and Bowman's considerable prospecting has been dene, which is attended by most promising prospects. In the gravel claims on the ridge, from Moore's Flat to French Corral, miners have reaped a golden harvest and are still " gathering in" the dust in larger quantities than for many years. The Eureka claims at San Juan cleaned up f__,ooo in one week's run, and many other companies have taken out enormous sums of
money. In Washington township, the Tecuraseh company hive struck rock in their ledge which bids lair to rival the celebrated Allison Ranch mine in richness. Other companies are at work and taking out excellent rock, but owing to the want of mills but little has yet been worked. The whole country in this township abounds in ledges, from the town of Washington to Eureka and Biwman's, and the time will come when millions or dollars will be taken from them annually. The Oregon ledge is located on Rush creek, about three miles from this city, and is owned by Brown, Hinds and others. It was taken up several years ago. and worked for some time with varying results. A mill was erected, and after much expense, work was suspended. Since the revival in prospecting, the present company resumed work and succeeded in striking pay rock. The mill has beon renovated and supplied with improved machinery, "and we are informed by a gentleman who recently visited the mine that the rock was paying splendidly. Our Informant saw a specimen about two feet in diameter which was studded with tine gold. Its value is estimated at between six and eight hundred dollars. The Oregon is only one of the many ledges which were opened several years since, that from ,n~\° «• vise failed to pay, which have since been found valuable. i ...i recently, the opinion that no very rich plafcei claims of any extent could be found at great altitude:? seems to have been pretty generally accepted by miners, and therefore iittle prospecting lor mines of this character has been^done in such localities. The recen' discovery of placer diggings, which rival those of 1519 and 1850 in richness, above Eureka, in this county, am just across the county line. in Sierra county, prove the lalsity of this opinion. Great excitement exists in Downleville In consequence of the strike made in that county, and the " burg " has almost been depopulated for a time. The gravel in the new mines is from four four to Aye feet in depth and the gold is coarse. The valley in which these claims are located has been prospected for more than a mile and seems to be very rich throughout its whole extent. About one thousand claims have already been located, The two men who first discovered these mines', in a run of two weeks took out $7,000 above expenses. One nugget has been found worth $1,100. Such a chunk /rom Central Amer rci or the lower regions would carry off thousands from this State. About three miles above Eureka, mines have been discovered in a flat a quarter of a mile in length. Th company at work in th's place is taking out about $50 per day to the hand. . The Transcript of May sth adds : Prospecting for quartz is getting to be very lively on Wood's Ravine and its vicinity. Several most excellent ledg have been discovered within a few weeks, ' and work has been resumed on a nu-nber of old claims. Ed. Harvey recently purchased a ledge which bas not been worked for four or five years and commenced operations upon it. The ledge is three feet wide, and when last worked the rock paid from $15 to $20 to tbe ton. Harvey <_ Co. are erecting hoisting works upon a ledge on which they have sunk to water. The ledge is nine feet thick and the ck looks well. We were shown some very rich specimens taken from this ledge. Other companies are at work with flattering prospects, and they will no doubt succeed in opening valuable mines.
Considerable interest Is manifested in quartz mines about -peuceville, in Rough and Ready township. At the Zinc House valuable claims have been located, ami at Albion Hill many good ledges are opened. Rock from these claims has been worked by mill process at Grass Valley, which paid $36 per ton. From" another claim, rock paid $12 to the ton. . Several leads at other places have recently been purchased by the agent of a New York company, and a twenty stamp mill is to be put up In thirty days.
A Young Volcano. — The*Shasta*Courier of May sth has the following account of a volcanic*eruption*onIron*Mountain*:
On the easterly slope of*Iron*Mountain,*and about a quarter of a mile from Its summit, may be seen a small column of smoke arising. At night, near the surface of the*mountain,*the vapor has a lurid appearance as if partaking of fire. It was noticed some ten days since by some Indians, and a party of two or three of them visited the place, thinking to find a prospecting party there, from whom they would naturally get chemuck enough to pay them for their trouble. The reader may judge their surprise on finding that the smoke was caused by no human agency. Alarmed, they fled to a cabin inhabited by a solitary miner, distant some two miles, and reported — to use the miner's own words that " hell had popped I " The miner, our informant, believing he had enough of daylight for the trip, took one of the Indians as a guide and sallied forth, armed with a trusty rifle and followed by a " dorp," in whose fighting capacity and pluck he had unbounded confidence. The sun had nearly dropped from the horizon when our friend arrived at his destination. He thus describes the scene presented : " When I got there I found the smoke rising, just as the lugin said. It came up out of a fissure in the rocks that was about three inches wide and six or eight feet long. The smoke is hot and smells sulphury. It couldn't have been going on smoking that way long, or I should have heard of it and what's more, the dead critter* I see laying around there would all have br»cn scattered. Why, Cap'n, there was rattlesnakes enough laying there dead to fill a two bushel bag. And these little owls and ground squirrels, thicker'n grass, and they hadn't began to stink yet. There wasn't nothing lay'n round like larva nor cinders, nor nothing of that kind. I tell you what, Cap'n, I think something has ketched a fire down In there by — by — " (we suggested " spontaneous combustion.") " Yes, that's ii— spontaneous 'bustion, and it's just found a chimney ready made, or we'd had a earthquake ; and all them dead things was living iv that crack."*Iron*Mountain*presents every evidence of having been the scene of volcanic eruptions — but when no one knowcth, nor Is it \ trance that the present manifestation appeared.'as described by our frien i. We propose to visit the locality la the fore part of the week, when we shall*
