The Sierra citizen., 1854-05-27
Mining Items.

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! DowNIEv1LLE.-The Bunker Hill Co.,
tunneling in the East bank of the North
Fork, are averaging 100 OF week. Last
week the tunnel yielded 80 OF; week before
l56 OF. The greatest yield in one week
since the commencement, 156 OF.
| GAroXs 4 Co. took out in the last three
days Sc or. On Friday evening we were
present when they "washed out" and had
an opportunity of judging for ourself-
The result of that days work was from
twelve to fourteen ounces. We observed
several slugs weighing from five dollars to
two ounces, one of which was presented to
the meteorological cabinet of the Citizen.
which is composed Of this specimen e1clu-
sively.
HosKINs & Co.--Average weeks work,
from to 10 OF.
KEYSTONE Co. have started new tun-
mel adjoining the Bunker Hill Co., and
are cutting through solid rock. This tun-
mel is in the vicinity of q very rich neigh
Dor.
ZUMALr FLAr--Culton & Miller's Sluice
yielded Sc OF. this week. This company
are at work in deserted diggings,' which
were supposed to be worked out long
sipcc.
GIN-SLrNG- -VnLE-Our inquiries at the
China Village, at the mouth of the East
Fork, were not very satisfactorily answer
ed. The everlasting lone man one day
one dollar" was all we could learn. They
are probably making from two to four
dollars day, but will not tell the truth,
partly from love of lying and partly be-
cause they are afraid of being driven out
Lis;. y others.
Reports from Minnesota and Forest
City are favorable as usual. These vii
lages are gradually improving, and fami-
lies settling there permanently.
vertently neglected to mention that Capt.
Poulsen, the city watchmen, first discov-
cred the prisoners in the act of escaping
from the Jail. Too much praise cannot
be awarded to the Captain for his vigi-
lance, and we trust the citizens will not be
backward in rewarding him accordingly.
BRIGHAM YoUNG's SERMoNs.-The Sac
ramento Union has found means to invade
Brigham Young's study and abstract
one of his sermons. Brigham is slightly
''sevagerous," probably had his toes ran
over by "thc chariots Of Israel and the
oxen thereof" he says:
ave have got territorial government.
and | am and will be the Governor, and
no power can hinder it, until the Lord
Almighty says, Brigham, you need not
be Governor any longer" and then am
willing to yield to another. l have told
you the truth about that l entertain no
concern about it, or about Exchanging Of
any Of our other officers, we are we'll
enough off in that respect at present"
A WARRANT has been issued by the
Coroner at San Francisco for the arrest
of Mr.. Hubert. the surviving party of the
late duel. The warrant is based upon the
verdict of the jury of inquest, that the de-
ceased was killed by Hubert.
JOHN TAYLOR has opened general
Druggists Furnishing Store in San Fran
cisco, and is prepared to supply his Gus
toners at short notice and on moderate
terms. See his advertisement in another
column.
In TowN.-We are glad to welcome
back our worthy Representative. Hon.
john c. James, who seems to be in excel
lent health and spirits. Mr.. James has a
host of friends here who know how to ap-
preciate gentlemen and clever fellow.
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