The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

Yet with manhoods bllssful pleasures;
Would that | Were still boy.
Report of the Committee on Public Ex-
penditures, the Report of the Agents
of the California Relief Expedition.
I'VE publish this report in full because Of its
complete yindication of all parties connected
with the relief expedition last fall. At that time
Gov. Bigler and Bodley were charged with all
manner of crime in the disposition of the re-
lief fund. 1t now appears, after careful ex-
animation of the whole matter, that the agents
appointed by the Governor did their whole duty,
and that he himself, so far from reaping any pc
cuniary benefit from that expedition, actually
paid out more than thousand dollars of his pri-
vate funds in this humane work.-ED. CouR]
Mr.. SPEAKER The Committee on Public
Expenditures, to whom referred the I" Re-
port of the Agents of the California Relief Expe-
dition," haze the honor to report
That they have bad the same under consdera-
ton, and find that the Governor by authority Of
" an Act for the Relief of Immigrants tray Yelling
overland to California" approved May Sd, 1859,
proceeded soon after the adjournment OF the last
Legislature to the purchase of mules, wagons,
harness, &c, for the transportation OF necessary
provisions for the purposes contemplated in the
above named act and appointed as agents,
Messrs. James s. Raines, j. w. Denver, and
Capt ]. Bodley. to superintend the distribution
1t appears that the relief train left the city of
Sacramento on the 25th of June past, en- route for
Carson Valley, under charge of Messrs. Raines
and Denver, and the remainder under charge of
Capt. Bodley, for Humboldt River via Marysvile
and Beckwiths Valley; the Carson Valley train
reached that point on the 18th Of July, having
been delayed on the route by accidents incident
to the crossing OF the Sierra Nevada by roads IN
travelled since the preceding year.
One OF the agents (Gen kaines) Immediately
proceeded from Carson Valley across the Des-
ert to Humboldt River, and met that part vf the
train which left Sacramento City under charge
of Capt. Bodley. post established by
them at the sink OF the Humboldt, and left in
charge of MIR. L. M. Ounsby Returning back
across the Desert, Capt Bodley established
post on Truckee or Salmon Trout River, and
Gen. Raines one ON Carson River. At the last
post 1t was found necessary to construct large
arbOr tor the reception of the sick, and to EN-
ploy physician and nurses as many of the i'm
migrants were sick, and suffering for want Of
care and necessaries to sustain life under the in
Aictions of disease. Thus much is derived from
the Report OF the agents. Your committee here
feel it duty to say, that in the selection of
agents to take charge of the Relief Train, His
Excellency the Governor exercised sound judy
ment and discretion" as it appears from the
printed Report and the unpublished papers &C
companying the same, that through the whole
expedition they acted with discretion, zeal and
taithtuness in the discharge of their duties, and
IN all cases adhering strictly to the instructions
given by the Governor for their guidance A
copy of which is here presented.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Sacramento City, Gala, June 25, 1852.
GEsTLEMEN In proceeding on your Expedi-
r ID 1. r r " Il
win observe the following
INSTRUCTIONS.
First. Proceed to a favorable point on the
Humboldt River above the sink SO as to meet
the emigrants coming down both sides of the
river
Second. Establish depots on the several
routes at the points you may, after examination,
deem best.
Third. Employ the teams and transfers in
procuring grass and water, and in aid of emf
grants over the Desert and up difficult mountains
and hills
Fourth. You will instruct the superinten-
dents of Stations in the distribution of provisions,
to furnish all who are in want but to give pre-
ference, in all cases, to families of women and
children.
Fifth. Instruct the superintendent of stations
to keep an account of the amount of provisions
distributed and the names of recipients
Sixth. Instruct the superintendent OF sta
fions not to engage in the purchase of stock from
the emigrants, nor to permit others to do SO
about the stations.
Seventh Instruct the superintendents of sta
tons not to advocate any particular route, but
to give correct information in reference to the
several routes, as far as within their knowledge.
Eighth You will afford every aid in your
power to the sick; and. if necessary, place them
In covered wagons. and with as little delay as
possible transport them to point within reach
of medical aid and proper attention.
Ninth. You will render all the assistance IN
your power to families crossing the Desert; and
when necessary, place the women and children
in covered wagons, and take them speedily to a
point on this side the Desert, where they can re-
main safely and comfortably until joined by
their friends.
Tenth Instruct the teamsters and superln
fendents of stations to guard the mules and sta
hons carefully. SO to prevent losses or INJURY
Eleventh. You viii report to me as frequent
iy as possible; and when in want of additional
provisions, name the articles and the amount
of each required.
Twelfth. At this distance from the seat o.
operations, it is impracticable TO make sugges