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The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08
Specification for C0Hatu Jail.

The building to be 3Gx13 feet. with a hall
in front Of cells 3 feet inches wide by 36
feet long, height between floor and ceiling
7 feet: with 4 cells-one debtor. IlXlO5
feet inside. 2 grated windows, door: two
cells ii ly7 feet inside each to have one door
and one grated window; one solitary cell
l1x7 feet inside. with door; the hall to be
finished as per plan, with three doors. and
lighted by windows, with iron shutters
inside; the jail doors, Of which are to be 2
feet inches by feet 4inches: one 2 feet 8
by 6 feet 4 inches, to be 9 inches thick. the
inside and edges to he covered with one
sheet OF iron one-fourth OF an inch thick
and nailed with wrought iron nails with
large round heads, and not to be more than
inches apart, to be hung with pivots, top
and bottom and run in iron sockets, to be
trimmed with mortice locks, patent lever,
made expressly for jails; the jambs to be
lined with iron one-fourth Of an inch thick
and placed according to plan: the three
back cell windows to be feet inches
wide by three feet high; the front cell in
side window to be 2 feet inches wide and
3 feet high; front outside window to be 2
feet 10 inches wide and feet 3 inches
high; the grating to be one inch square bar
iron, riveted 10 an iron frame inches wide
by an inch thick, and bolted to the lambs
the CRATES not to exceed 4 inches from CEN
tire to centre; the front door and sherifrs
office door to be inches thick, showing 4
panels outside well moulded, the inside and
edge to be covered with one sheet of iron
ole-eighth of an inch thick, and nailed to
initiate the cell doors-for size see plan.
The back door to the hall to be plain. 3
inches thick. and covered with iron the
same as the front door. to be hung with iron
hinges we'll riveted to the iron plate. and
to have good morticc locks-for size see
plan. The timbers for walls, floors. cell
partitions and ceilings to be IOxl2 inches.
of good sound timber doye-tailed together
throughout, as per plan, except three STICKS
between the cell doors and windows. which
are to stand perpendicular, morticed and
| tenanted at each end; the sides and back
walls to be sheeted with 2 inch plank put
on perpendicularly, and spiked with inch
spikes not to exceed II inches apart: the
| front end to be finished to correspond with
other building; the hall floor ioist to be 2xs
inches, placed 2 feet from centre to cen
tire, to be 6oored with two inch plank we'll
spiked; the wall to be sheeted with IL inch
plank toagued and grooved; the ceiling to
be sheeted with inch boards tonpued and
grooved. The materials to be of the best
! quality and the work executed in work.
maDlike manner.
! The terms Of payment to be made as fol-
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08

SPRING, beautiful spring, has come to
us in the guise of smiles and gladness. and
though yet little coy, seems to be de-
termined to cultivate intimate terms with
us. The sun shines forth in golden glory.
the SHOWS are beginning to disappear from
the nearer mountains, bright flowers are
peeping out from the hiIl-sides-dame
Nature, after her dreamy winter slumber,
has aroused, loosened her bright tresses to
the balmy zephyr, and comes forth with a
light step and merry laugh. All hal
to the gay spring-time
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08

Law REPoRT.-An interesting case was
this week before the Court OF Sessions.
The following are the particulars:
ltappeared that J Ohm Burk was seized
or possessed OF q certain tenement on Jer-
sey Flat, which had been burglariousIy
entered by sundry pigs belonging to Ben.
Green. The aforesaid Burs being averse
to porcinc society, and not feeling it his
duty involuntariy to entertain company
ofthe sort, became very much eXasperated,
and did in an evil hour resolve to commit
hogicide. Accordingly, arming himself
with murderous weapon, he did with evil
intent and malice atorethought waylav.
lie in wait for, shoot at, and MAIN PIC
belonging to the said Ben Green, while
the said pig was Oh q foraging expedition
III the vicinity Of the tenement OF Burke
aforesaid.
On complaint Of Mr. Green, Burke was
arrested and held to trial for malicious
mischief. The counsel for the defeuse con
tended that inasmuch as the Evil Spirit
did aforetlme enter into the swine and
cause the whole herd to commit suicide,
it was not lawful for members of the ami
nal kingdom of such (isreputable extrac-
tion to run at large; that ever since that
signal triumph of Satan, the swinish multi
tude had been going to and fro in the
earth, seeking what thay might devour.
Igitur the said Burk was justifable in
waylaying, lying in wait for, shooting at,
and attacking with sticks, stones, clubs,
bludgeons, and all kinds of missiles what
soever, the burglarous pig aforesaid.
The jury becoming befoged by this mix
ture of theology and law, agreed to dis
agree, and the case was laid over to the
next term.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08
misteuaneous.

lows: two thousand dollars at the COM
mencement OF the work, the remainder to
be paid in two equal instalments at three
and six months. Bidders may hand their
proposals to the committee. This publica-
tion will be made for one month from date,
at the expiration of which time the contract
will be given by the Court Of Sessions to
the lowest bidder.
II. B. COSSITT,
3. HALL.
A. SMITH,
D. G. WEBER,
Committee.
Downieville, Mar. Is, 1854. mar lS-4t
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08
misteuaneous.
Miners Exchange and Savings Bank,
BY DR.. A. S. WRIGHT,
.f17nory Hall, San Francisco, California.

GOOD NEWS FOR THE MINER.-The
" United States Branch Mint in this city
is now in full operation. The Miner is
hereby reminded, that Doctor Wright will
receive and receipt for gold dust, for U.
States coinage, committed to his care, either
by express or otherwise, free of charge;
the nett proceeds held subject to the order
OF the owner, bearing an interest in favor
OF the depositor of one and one half per
cent. per month as soon as coined; always
payable on demand. Money remitted to
the Eastern States at 80 days sight without
charge, and on Europe at l20 days sight,
also free of charge. Miners will please for
ward, with their treasure, such instructions
as they may wish, with the assurance that
no commissions will be charged at this
Banking House. A. S. WRIGHT.
Armory Hall, corner OF Sacramento and
Montgomery sts., San Francisco. apr S-3m
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08
Spec 5fcation for Jaiier's House.

SPECIFICATION for Jatfer's House.
To be 36x2O feet on the ground, with 10
feet posts; sills to be Cx6 inches; posts AKA
inches; studding 2x4 inches; floor joists PKG
inches; rafters 2x5; to be sided up with
seasoned boards Ike inches, and dressed
with doors, windows and partitions as shown
upon plan; doors to be paneled and mould
ed, hung with butts and trimmed with NOR
tice locks; the roof to be put on the same
as the court house; the coveing and raking
finish to correspond with the sides and back
end of the court house; rooms to have a
good planed floor; walls and ceilings to be
sheetei the same as court house; doors and
windows to be cased outside and in. with
finish to correspond with the court house.
The materials to be Of good quality, and
the mechanism to be executed in a sub
stantlal and workmanlike manner throu gl-
out the entire building,
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08
OREGON HOUSE,


Twenty-three Miles from Marysville.
k-r5 THE undersigned give notice that
ga: they have completed the addition to
La the we'll known and commodious
buildings situated on the Oregon Ranch, at
the junction of the Yuba Turnpike leading
from Marysville to Downieville, and the
Bras.ch Turnpike from the Oregon House to
Sears Diggings ola Lexington House.
This is the present terminus of the Stage
Route from Marysville to Sears Diggings,
and the connecting point with Greathouse
& Spellmans splendid Express and Passen-
ger Train for Columbus House, Lexington
House, Gibsonville, Sears Diggings and
Onion Valley, and also the point at which
the road from Nevada, French Corral and
Frenchman's Bar intersects both Turnpikes,
and where travellers must come to take the
Passenger Train to Sears.
In addition to our other accommodations
we have one room suitable for public meet
ings or ball room and II private rooms
elegantly furnished, well adapted for fami
lies or private boarders We have also l5 tons
OF Ice, put up expressly for the use OF those
who may favor US with their patronage. A
large garden is attached to the house,
which furnishes at all seasons Of the year
.n abundant supply of vegetables.
The Oregon House is one of the most
pleasant and desirable summer resorts in
Northern California, and no money nor
pains shall be spared to render it the Ex-
celsior Hotel OF this wonderful and inn
proving State The table and sleeping
apartments will be under the personal super
vision of the ever vigilant landladies; and
the propr;etors, though not disposed to
trumpet their own fame abroad, believe
that they can please the most fastidious.
To those who have heretofore bestowed
their patronage we tender our thanks, and
to all who may hereafter favor us we pre-
mise prompt attention and indefatigable
exertions to make their sojourn agreeable.
Board only S12 per week.
The proprietors intend also to keep q
Boarding School during the summer months,
and all scholars entrusted to their charge
will meet with the same kind attention as
their own children. Board and tuition
reasonable.
With the above inducements, and the
widespread reputation Of the Oregon
House, the proprietors confidently recon-
mend it to the public as house in every
respect worthy OF consideration.
RICE, FOULKS & CO.,
mar lift Proprietors.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08
Specification for building Court House

|
OF the work in workmanlike manner
Specification for building Court House.
The dimensions and finishing to CORES
pond with plan drawn numbered l. The
size on ground floor to be 35x5l feet; length
of posts from ground floor (aboye jail 20
feet; first story between floor and ceiling
feet inches; second story, between floor
and ceiling. feet; Court room, between
floor and ceiling, l6 feet; two jury rooms,
between floors, y feet; gallery, between
floors, 8 feet inches; the length of CO
lumns, size and height Of windows, and finish,
shown upon plan OF front elevation; style
OF columns shown by Nos. l, 2 and s. choice
to be made by the Court; side and back end
windows to be cased on both sides; inside
casing to be moulded-size and finish shown
upon the plan. The sides and back end of
building to be covered with good seasoned
siding an inch thick, we'll dressed and
nailed--one nail every two feet; the cove
ing and back gable to correspond with rake
above the pedine.lt finish. The front to be
finished between windows and doors with
panel work we'll moulded Floors to be of
good seasoned lumber clear of rotten knots,
planned, tongued and grooved together
boards inches wide, and nailed with two
nails to each joist; base from S to II inches
wide, with top mouldings III proportion to
its width, to run throughout the entire
rooms; doors to be four panels, moulded
outside and in; one pair OF doors in front
u inches thick, to fill a space 9 feet inches
/ by 8 feet, to be hung with inch patent
hinges, with mortiee lock, and knobs; in
side doors to be two inches thick and hung
with inch broad butts, mortice locks, and
knobs; one fight of front stairs and rail- as
per plan; two flights Of inside stairs, pointed
On plan; gallery to be finished with two
rows Of seats and corresponding rail in
front; the roof to be lad with pine shin
giles 16X5 inches to the weather, and sheeted
cd underneath solid inside walls and cell
ing Of all the rooms to be sheeted with
inch boards, c inches wide. we'll seasoned
and dressed; posts and sills inches square
posts on each side. 2 Oh each end, ex-
elusive Of corner posts; studding 2xS inch;
braces AKA inches. Floor .jo.st-frst floor
25X10 inches; second do. 2Xo inches; third
do. 2xS inches; two ties TO run across the
| building l0xl0inches, one to be placed under
the court room and one to pass through the
centre Of the building feet below the
top Of the plate; rafters to be 5 inches at
one end and s at the other, 3 inches thick,
with sufficient bracing to sustain the roof
and upper floor; window sash to be 2 inches
thick; basement sills and posts one foot
square; studding 3Xl2 inches; floor joist
2xl0 inches; the outside Of the basement
story to be covered with seasoned siding
sxG inches, to correspond with the siding
above; doors and windows to. be cascd and
finished according to plan; basement and
court house to be divided in appearance by
water table 2xl2 inches, with projecting
cap; ali the timbers to be 2 feet from cen
tire to centre, and the cntre bu:ldinr to be
I put tip in a substantial a2d workmanlike
manner
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08

4 DMINISTRATOR'SN SNOTICE.-Estate
"a of j. .Maaasco, deceased. All persons
indebted to the abovenamed estate are
hereby requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned and all persons
having property in their hands or under
their control belonging to said estate. ere
hereby required to deliver the same accord
ing to law.
Notice is hereby given, that all persons
having claims against said Manasco estate
are required to exhibit them. with the
necessary vouchers, within ten months from
the date Of this notice or they will le for
ever barred by law.
EENJ. HALL,
Public Administrators for the county Of
Sierra. Office i'll the United States Hotel,
DownieviNet
March 4, 1854. mar 4-Cw
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08
4egal advertisements.
CTATE OF CALIFORNIA, C,lsrY Q,

GTATE OF CALIFORNIA, C.lxrY or
~ SIERRA, .-Administraior's Notice.
PROBATE Court.--In the matter Of the
estate of Kent Wright, deceased
Notice is hereby given, that all persons
indebted said estate are required to make
immediate payment to the undersigned:
and all persons having property in their
hands or under their control belonging to
the ssid estate, are required to deliver the
same according to law. :
Notice is also given, that all persons
having claims against said estate are re-
quired to exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers, within ten months from the date vi
this notice, TO the undersigned, adlniuistro-
tor, at the store of the late Kcrs Wright.
Main street, Downieville, (the place ri busi-
of the said administrator or they viii bs
barred by law.
GUSTAVUS 3. WRIGHT.
apr lat Administrator
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08
WINTERS & HEPPERLY.
FORE CITY,

WHOLESALE and retail dealers in
w groceries, provisions, liquors, segars
hardware, boots and shoes. and clothing.
together with a general assortment of
mining tools. Persons wishing to purchase
will do well to call and examine our stock
before purchasing elsewhere. apr 1-tf
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08

CTATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY or
oSIERRA, SIN the matter Of the Estate
of Seth Sackett, deceased, Of said county.
Ali persons having claims against the
estate Of Seth Sackctt, deceased, are hereby
required to present the same to me at
Chandlerville, Sierra county, with the ne
cessary vouchers, within ten months from
date, or the same will be forever barred.
r. N. JOHNSON, Executor.
Chandlerville, March GOTH, 1854.
mar25-4t
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08
mar 4-St

NONSTABLE'S SALE.-By virtue of
~ an execution issued from the docket Of
Jerome I. Totten, Justice of the Peace in
and for the county of Sierra, State Of Cali
fornia, in favor Of John Rodgers anu James
T@rnoek, and against James W. Scott, for
the SUN Of four hundred and ffty-seven
dollars and ninety-two cents. have levied
upon, aud will expose for sale at public
auction, between the hours of 10 A. N. and
4 7. NJ, On Friday, the 2lst day ef April,
1854, on Eareka Flat, for cash, to the
highest bidder, the following property, to
wit: All the right. title and interest of JAS
W. Scott in and to certain house situated
on Eureka Fiat, and known as the ''Ten Pin
Alley" to satisfy said execution and costs.
DAVID ". MITCHELL. Constable.
Eureka Flat, Feb. 20, 1854. feb 25-8t
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08
K E TO N E !.

~ THE undersigned hereby give nto.ce
LII. IL. that they have completed the new and
couIIoaious buildings situated on the Key
stone Valley, on the new turnpike leading
from Marysville to Downieville, and about
thirty miles from the former place.
This is the present terminus Of the Stage
route from Marysville to Fosters Bar,
Camptonville, Downieville and Sears Dig
gings, and the connecting point with the
Express and Passenger Trains to and from
all the different mining localities in the
northern portion Of the State, and also the
point at which the road from French Corral
and Nevada interSects the Turnpike.
The public may rest assured that the pro-
prietors of this house will spare no pains or
expense to make it one of the most desira-
bic stopping places on the road.
feb ll-3miS DODGE & LOCKWOOD.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08
/. C. GREEN.

d street, second door from Empire Block,
.9g.4RYS VILE,
x EEl'S constantly on hand large and
IN we'll selected stock Of Paints, Oils,
Glass, Paper hangings, etc.
House and Sign Painting and Glazing
promptly attended to, and done in a man
nol to defy competition.
He has. also, a superior Sewing Machine;
and awnings. hose, and bags furnished at
the shortest notice. apr l-tf
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08
Downieville Division. No. 40.

SoNs OF TEMPERANCE The following
are the officers for the ensuing quarter
A. Smith, w. p; w. Green, r. s.; w. G
Davis, A. r. S.; j. L. Lloyd, F. s.; Ben.
Green, T.; n. III. Miller. G.; j. NJ. Webb,
A. e.; James O'Neil, l. S.; f. Carter, q.
s.; Rev. Chas. Bonner, Chaplain.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08
Express to Sears and Gibsonyille.

LeaOespo'rnierille ercry Sunday morning.
TT S. BECK runs Weekly Express from
IL. DOwnieville to Gibsonville, touching
at the following places:
Eureka. Pine Grove,
Craigs Flat. Gibsoaville,
Morrisons Diggings, Whisky Diggings,
Poker Flat, Rabbit Creek,
St Louis, Spanish Flat,
Chandlerville, Port Wine.
Collections made, licenses procured, and
all business pertaining to an Express,
faithfully attended to.
Office at Langton & Bros, Downieville;
Everts, Smell & Co.'S, Sears and Gibsonville.
mar 25-tf III. S. BECK.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08

1@ORNITHoLoGlcAL-A western paper
says, Mr.. Hubbel, Of Hopetown, laid All
egg on our table, which measured eight
inches in circumference y
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08
DENTISTRY.

As he will still continue the practice of
Dentistry, he will be very happy to wait on
those in want of any operation in the line
of that Profession. I.C. KELLY.
Rooms over Green 4 Purdy's Jeweiry
Store, Main street, Downieville.
mar25-3m
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08
DagUerreOtypeS.

r c. KELLY having now completed his
L. rooms and also arranged his light by
a combination of sky and side light, so as
to as to enable the sitter to sit at ease. He
now feels confident that he can supply Gus
toners with Daguerreotypes equal to any
artist in the country. The public are re-
spectfully invited to call and examine his
SppcfmpnS
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08
CA SEN &: 90.

WM S. SPEAR. HARLOW 3. COSSITT
SPEAR & COSSITC,s
ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELLoRs AT Law
VIII attend to Profess onal business
in Minnesota, Chips, Smiths, Oregon
Creek, Craig's ST. Louis, Port Wine,
Spanish Flat, Pine Grove Chandlervile
and Gibsonviile
OFFICE in Craycroft's Block, Downie-
vile.
III. B. Cossitt, DISTRICT At
IORNEH. feb lift
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08
:T0NES, E0TEI.

~A THE proprietor of this house takes this
f4$:s method ofinforming his Old friends and
-''- the public generally, that he has re-
moved from San Francisco to Sacramento,
on street, between Front and Second, and
is happy to inform them that he is prepared
to receive them under more favorable cir
cumstances than ever before, He does not
think it necessary to go through the regular
routine of describing his house, servants.
horse, gun or dog, in order to draw, but
Will say, without fear Of contradiction, that
his is the best house and the best furnished
house in the State, and he intends to keep
it in all respects as we'll as he knows how
Gentlemen with their families coming to
Sacramento, are particularly requested to
visit and examine his rooms before locating
permanently elsewhere.
mar 4-3m* DAVID JONES'
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08
r. A. EDDY & CO.,

I IMPORTERS and Wholesale and Retail
L dealers in books, staple and fancy
stationery, musical instruments, cutlery,
and fancy goods, First street. one door from
D, Marysville. mar lS-3nr
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08

r. AIDES DRESS GOODS-Clothing.
IL boots and shoes, stationery, ETC.. cite.
A fine supply Of each on hand
feb lift E " HASKEf4B1 BRO.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08
Drugs, Medicines, Perfume.y

SN> 49, Sa 1NAAENsy
lust received per clipper " Westward
- Ho," 100 days from New York. the
largest aud most extensive assortment of
drugs, medicines, chemicals. perfumery,
patent medicines, ever imported into this
section OF California, and are now prepared
to furnish our customers and the public
generally, with all articles in our line at
the lowest possible prices. Orders from
Physicians in the mining districts promptly
attended to, and the articles warranted
pure.
500 ozs Sulphate Quinine; Fans:
100 lbs Turkey Opium, new crop;
800 doz Castor Oil, assorted sizes;
1000 lbs pure Cream Tartar;
1000 lbs Tartaric Acid;
1000 lbs 81. Carb. Soda;
1000 lbs Hops, new crop;
1000 lbs Shaker Herbs, assorted;
1000 lbs CASTLE Soap;
1900 lbs EPSON Salts:
200 lbs Sweet Spirits Nitre;
800 lbs Balsam Copaiva;
ESQ doz assorted Liniments;
ESQ cases Davis Pain Killer;
10000 lbs White Lead, assorted pkgs:
l,0OO gals Linseed Oil, boiled and raw:
500 lbs Putty, in bladders;
25o boxes Glass;
500 lbs Glue;
1000 gals IS per cent Alcohol.
For sale by RICE, COFFIN & CO.,
Successors 10 Rice, Baker & Co.
Marysville. March l. 1854. mar 4-3m
ARDEN SEED-Ex clipper West
NJ ward Ho;'' warranted fresh growth of
1853.
500 lbs Onion seed;
SO lbs Cabbage do;
1000 lbs Peas, assorted;
so lbs white fat Turnip seed;
Is lbs do globe do;
1000 lbs assorted seeds:
1000 lbs do small pkgs.
For sale by RICE, COFFIN & CO.,
Successors to Rice. Baker IL Co.,
Marysyille, March l, 1854. mar 4-3m
w. K. HUDSON. sAM'L HARTMAN.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08
CHARLES VIVIAN.

(Late from Pike? no, Lafayette Co., MOI
Professional Manipulation with the
BRUSH and SAW!
THEREBY promulgates that a reduction
IL of fifty per cent. has been made from
his previous rates for renovating antiquated
pedal easements. Large shipments OF
DAY & MARTINS BLACKING
just received, and ready for use.
Professor Vivian will be happy to fill
Wood-sawing, Lamp-lighting and engineer
ing engagements. which he pledges himself
to attend to with as much promptness as
any other artistic in the city.
Offlce in the basement of the Monte
Cristo, where he may be found at all hours
when not professionally engaged. mar lS-t
JOB Prlntlng of every description
| N EAlLY executed at this Office. and on
~ teri IS salts. ctory to all nartics. =
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08
G., F. MYERS g. co.

G O ODYE.4 RS B.4R,
Wholesale and Retail dealers in groceries,
provisions, liquors, hardware, tinware,
crOckery, clothing, boots, shoes, stationery.
and fancy articles. feb lift
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08

it appearing TO my satisfaction, by the
affidavit of the plaintiff. that the defendants
are noa-residents Of Sierra county, on mo-
ton Of plaintiff S attorneys, hereby order
the above summons to be published In the
"Sierra Ciii=en,' newspaper published
in Downieville, Sierra county, California.
once week, for three months, and copy
of this order, summons and complaint, be
mailed to each of said defendants addresecd
to their present places of residence.
Dated Downevillc, March 22d, 1854.
GEO. A. BOOTH,
Justice of the Peace in and for the town.
ship of Downiev.lle, Sierra CO.. California.
SPEAR Il CossyrT, Att'ys for pl'tf.
mar25- 3m
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08

W. K. HUDSON. sAA'L HARTMAN.
HUDSON & HARTMAN, Lumber deal
/ I ers, corner of Third street and Maiden
lane, Marysville. keep constantly on hand
q complete assortment of lumber. Also.
doors, sash. blinds. etc. mar II-tf
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-08

IN 600 BRICKS for sale at the
Virginia Hotel
mar 1S-tf II. p. BENTON.