The Empire County argus., 1854-11-18

eoch otier and not with peaceful individuals, tlat
they did not rob and plunder poor people will
not"
''Well," said the colonel, II will not pay for
them'
you can do as you please" said the chief, "but
before Tecumseh and his warriors came to fight the
battles of the great king, they had enough to eat
for which they had only to thank the Master of
Life and their good rifles Their hunting grounds
supplied them with food enough to them we can
return"
This threat produced sudden change in the
cclonels mind. The detection Of the great chief
he well knew, would Immediately withdraw all the
nations of the red men from the British service:
and, without them they were nearly powerless on
the frontier
"Wel" said the colonel '.if l must pay,
will"
Give me hard money" said Tecumseh, mot rag
money'army bills
The colonel then counted out q hundred dollars
in CON- and gave them to him. The chief hauded
the money to young Rvard, and then said to the
colonel---
Give me one dollar more
1t was given; and handing that also to Riyard
he said
Take that, it will pay you for the time you have
lost in getting your money"
MINERS MEETING AT GRASS VALLEY-The fol-
lowing account Of the proceedings we copy from
the Grass Valley Telegraph:
Pursuant to q CALL deemed necessary on account
Of sundry late proceedings, prejudical to the mi
ming interest, large and enthusiastic meeting of
the miners Of this township was held in front OF
the Beatty House on Sunday evening. We have
before witnessed in Grass Valley so large an
assemblage where such unamity Of feeling pre-
vailed, Or where SO deep an interest seemed to be
manifested in the issue which had originated it's
vocation. On motion ]. j. Sykes was called to the
chair, and Geo. D. Roberts appointed Secretary
The President in brief and pertinent manner,
stated the object of the meeting after which the
following preamble and resolutions were presented
and read by DR.. Cleveland
IF.eTedS In late suit, in the District Court Of
the 10Th Judicial District, VIM. 7. Barbour pros-
ding in which j. 7. McClintock was plaintiff, and
John Mccoy defendant, it was decided that the
plaintiff could hold an agricultural claim to the ex-
cuson of mining; and, whereas, on the basis of
this decision, said plaintiff is encouraged to prose-
cute his claim still farther and lay perpetual III
junction on some thirty acres OF ground, Of much
value, and claimed by large number Of miners
who are compelled to leave their diGgings, upon
which they and their families are dependant for
livelihood, and, whereas the decision in this case
has reference to The interest Of almost every
miner in the State; and whereas, by inattcnton on
our part we may fasten judicial decisions upon us
Of serious and prejudIcial character; and, where
for the parties directly Concerned, to prosecute their
rights, and defend themselves as becomes their
cause; and, whereas, furthermore, not only, but
every man in this community is deeply interested in
the issue, therefore.
Rcsoired lst. That mining is the leading inter-
est Of this country, and the keystone Of its pros
perty and wealth, and any legislation or judicial
decision tending to cripple discourage it, is at
enmity with its welfare and should meet with dec-
ded opposition by every one having the good OF the
State at heart.
I'd. That the messages of the President of the T.
States and the action Of Congress declining legis-
aton upon the mineral lands of California; as we'll
as the statutes of this State, virtually, and as a
matter Of fact do, place them in the hands Of the
miners who work them, and that their laws and
jurisdiction must obtain in the mines until Congress
in its wisdom deems fit to institute other regua-
tons.
Sd. That we arc opposed in toto to any
barge on the mining interest and that in the State
and National legislature as well as in the courts
we will do every thing in our power to secure and
protect it from infringement.
4th That to recognize agricultural claims in
the mining districts Of this State, would be of in
calculabe injury to the greater masses of the peo
pie is tallacious in principle contrary the usages
of this and every other civilized country and would
oppress its industry with fearful monopolies.
5th That we intend no crusade against agricul-
turStS, Dut on the contrary WISH thCn any cOnslo-
tent encouragemen as the chief handmaid Of our
prosperity; that we wish not to compromise the
rights Of the humbost citizen; but at the same
time, are adverse to the opinion that it is right that
the interest of the masses should be sacrificed to
those Of the few,
9th We think it equitable and right that every
agricuturist should and ought to be, indemniiied
for any and all improvements he may have made
upon the soil which is destroyed by the operations
of miners
It'll That to prevent numerous and expensive
litigations on the part of Cur citizens, as well rs
personal collisions, we will confde cause in the
integrity and wisdom of the Courts contribute our
means to carry the case referred to- under the most
enlightened and just means, from tribunal to tribu-
nal and court to court until the issue shall rest
a sure and permanent basis.
Sth That papers, generally, throughout the
State be requested to publish these resolutions
Dr.. GwIN AND THE PACIFIC RAILRoAD.-Some
weeks ago the people of California were startled
with the intelligence that Dr. Gwin, in travelling
through tho northern part Of the State had evinc-
Il IN Noba'a poqs o11 tbn