The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-24
THE BALL.

1t came OIL on w Wednesday night list instant
Twas given at the Metropolitan Hotel--Mike b.
rowskys-a large and ample Hall, ahordng fine
accommodations for the proper enjoyment of the
large company present. On Tuesday and Wednes-
day our town wus thronged with citizens from va
rious parts Of our county All sorts of conveyances
were in requisition. Almost every town and hamlet
in Ell Dorado was represented and that too right
we'll. Placerville, Diamond Springs Mud Springs
Georgetown Nameluke Hill, Johntown Kelseys
Columbia, Cold Springs, Gold Hill, Spanish Flat
Uniontown, Salmon Falls-all sent delegations.
But the guests of the occasion were the Neptune
Hose Co. and the Hope Hook and Ladder Co., from
Placerville, the Auburn, Hook and Ladder Co. and
delegation of firemen from No. g. Sacramento
The companies from Placerville were received by
cervillc Companies were attended by an excellent
band of music, quite novel and interesting feature.
The Placeryillc and Coloma Companies passed
through Coloma down to Uniontown, where, at
o'clock, they received tho Auburn Hook and Lad
der Co., thence returning to town and hating in
front of Borowskys Saloon, the Companies from Au-
burn and Placervlc were welcomed to our town,
in behalf of the Fire Company and the citizens, by
Col. Thos. Robertson The address was listened to
with great interest throughout, as it we'll deserved
The whole body, forming large and imposing
number of finely mounted men, were then dispersed
to quarters.
large delegation of ladies came over from Pla
cerville, some from Auburn and some from Sacra-
mento.
We cannot but congratulate the county seat of
sister county upon having so fine corps of men
in the service of the fire department-they are men
for service when needed.
The Companies from Placerville turned out in
handsome style and in goodly numbers. A finer
body of men we never have seen or expect to be-
hold The citizens of that town should prize their
Fire Department highly.
Nine o'clock came-the doors of the dancing hall
were thrown open. the trumpet sounded the call,
the band commenced playing fine march and the
company entered. We were amazed, bewildercd
it is five long years since we have seen so many
of the fairer part of creation together. We can
boast with truth, that we had as beautiful women,
as gallant gentlemen, and as fine music as we wish
to see and hear together. The dance proceeded
with animation. Supper was called The COM
pany marched into the supper hall, where were
laid six tables, capable of accommodating over 300
persons which were all filled. The tables fairly
groaned under the choicest vands, prepared in the
most tempting style. The company did full justice
to it. The dance was continued till nearly o'clock
A. NJ; and every thing passed off in the most quiet
and agreeable manner possible We can boast of
it as one of the finest and most agreeable gatherings
ever had in the mountains. Great praise is due the
various committees for the quiet and agreeable man
ner in which every thing passed off. May it be
our lot to attend many such parties
BRUTAL MuRDER.-A horrible murder has been
committed in our midst during the past week.
Mr. James Savers, of Richland county, Ohio, now
residing near the Single Spring, the Placerville
road, was out cunning on Sunday last. Whilst near
McClures ranch he met some seven Indians, be-
longing to the tribe that reside in that vicinity,
heretofore thought to be friendly. He approached
them without fear of danger and while near them
two of them seized him behind by the arms-a
third fired rifle, the bullet from which passed
through his chin and grazed lis shoulder and an
other gun was fired, the ball from which struck him
on the right elbow. One arrow was shot striking
him in the forehead cutting in about four inches in
length and gancing of-another arrow passed
through his side between his ribs penetrating about
six inches 1t was afterwards drawn out without
head but with piece of his liver sticking to it,
1t is feared the head of the arrow remains inside of
him
MIR. Savers freeing himself from the Indians who
held him, fired his rifle and fled towards McClures
ranch, the Indians leaving him. Unfortunately no
person was at the house at the time. He then man
aged to get near the White Oak Springs Ranch on
the Coloma road, suffering intensely and almost
crawling along He had not strength to get to the
house, but near enough to make his cries heard
He was taken to the house and physician sent for
His recovery is doubtful
The neighbors were aroused-a friendly chief
came along who promised to bring in the leader of
the party who attacked Savers He brought in an
Indian who was recognised by Savers 1t was pro-
posed to hang him. but the proposition was voted
down AT last the party voted to shoot him, placing
him at three rods distance all the party to shoot at
once. Twenty-Five shots were fred and strange to
say the Indian was not harmed! He broke and ran
One of the party, Mr.. Weaver, sprang on q horse
and chasing him. overlook and shot him with
his revolver. Besides this one two Indians were
killed on Sunday night and seven or eight on Mon
day. The neighborhood is now quiet
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