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Columbia gazette., 1854-09-30

since. 1t measures 10 Sect in eireum-
ference, and the supposed height when
standing, $50 feet; The remaining length
is 900 feet. It is supposed to have bro
ken in its fall by striking against another
tree; its smallest circumference is 40
feet. 1t Is hollow the entire length, and
large enough to ride into on horseback;
nearly half of the trunk is embedded in
the earth, and measures at its base q
above ground: near its base it contains a
never failing spring of water.
| The Mother is stately old woman;
81 feet in circumference, and 327 feet
high, and the second largest tree in the
grove.
The "a children are all of age, and
large enough to speak for themselves,
and are Of nearly equal size.
Returning on the Lower Trail.
LIST. "IHe Mother and Son." are
SO feet in circumference the Mother
is 325 feet high and the Son about 800
feet.
ID. ''7He Sianess Twias, and theii,
Guardiom.''
The Twins have one trunk, but their
bodies separate at a height of 40 feet
they are 800 feet high. The Guardian
stands by their sido and is 50 feet in
circumference and 325 feet high.
Sd. The Old Maid,n stands alone,
single in her grief, her head unlike any
other tree in the grove is entirely bare,
and slightly bowling her height is 300
feet, and circumference so feet.
4. Addie 4. Mary." These are
named after two young ladies who made
their first Baggy drive to the grove
these trees are nearly 800 feet in hi hi
and Is feet in circumference, and are
very handsome trees.
9th. "IHe Horse Bacs: Rtde,n is
an old fallen hollow trunk of $50 feet
in length, and separated into two parts :;
the space ridden through is seventy-fve
feet, and is IL feet diameter in the
clear, and with very little labor, horse
and buggy could pass through it with
out any difficulty
9th. "Uucte TOMS Cabin" is about
300 feet high and 80 feet in circumfer-
ence it has narrow entrance "a feet
in width, is 10 feet high and will seat
25 persons.
18th, Mr. Shelby, tho owner of Uncle
Tom, stands in front of the door about
10 feet distant, and is about 800 feet
high.
9Th. "7Ae Bride of California;" is
noted for being the smoothest barked
tree in the grove, and is $50 feet high
and 70 feet in circumference.
9th. "Bsauty of the Forest,' is IS
feet in circumference and full 300 feet
high; it is very straight and slender,
and nearly free of limbs; the top is sur.
rounded with beautiful and regular
green cap.
l have thus briefly and imperfectly
described Grove of Mammoth Trees,
and for the want of time to give you
further account of our visit to the
Grove, and from thence to the Cave,
at Cave City, and from thence to Co.
lumbia again, must close by saying
we were all highly pleased with our visit,
and feel that we were richly paid for
our time. L. A. Il.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-30
WATER COMPANY MEETING

A meeting Of the Columbia & STAINS
laus River Water Co., convened at the
American Hotel, on the evening of the
26th September, for the purpose OF
hearing the Report Of the Engineer, and
the persons who accompanied him in
the survey. Joseph Carly, Esq, was
called to the chair, and John Hecken-
dorm appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting being stat
ed by the Chair, Mr. Trask, the En-
glneer, proceeded to read his Report.
On motion, it was voted that the re-
port be received as read, and that the
same be published in the Columbia Ga
zette, Clipper, and Sonora Herald.
On motion, voted that committee
OF ten be chosen to draft Constitution
aud BYLAWS and everything requisite
to organize the Company, and also to
present names to I'll the various Offices
OF the association for the coming three
months, subject to the ratification Of the
members at the association. The fol .
lowing gentlemen we're chosen that
committee, James Mclean, S. Knapp,
DR.. Windler, H. Mckenty, C. j.
Brown, A. Fletcher. j. w. Coffroth.
Il. n. Cazneau, DR.. Gibbs, and Mr..
Trask.
On motion, voted, that this Commit
tee report Oh next Friday evening.
On motion the meeting adjourned to
meet at the American Hotel, ON Friday
evening, at 7 l-2 o'clock, P. NJ.
JOS. CARLY, President.
j. HEcKESDoRN, Scc'y.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-30
For tie Columbia Gazette,
Mr.. EDITOR -

Mr.. EDITOR -
In the last number of the g Union
% Democrat" l notice quite labored
and lengthy article headed "Down with
the Bogus Leaders," the drift and prin-
cipal object of which seems to be, to
come at, Willy and abuse our worthy
and esteemed fellow citizen, Hon. j.
W. Coffroth. With all due Difference
to the disinterestedness, patriotism and
democracy of the gentleman who pre-
sides over the columns of that redouta-
bic sheet, l beg leave to differ with him
with regard to the justice or propriety
of publishing such articles, or promul-
eating such principles and sentiments at
this time, or indeed at any time. No
good can result to the democracy of the
county, state or nation, by promulgat-
ing such principles and sentiments, and
which, in the case in point, are believed
to have been conceived in sedit;om and
malice. Editors often travel out of their
sphere, and instead of contending for
principles, they often attempt, through
the power of the press, wholesale
slaughter of individuals, who, perhaps
are infinitely their superiors in every
quality which goes to make up the sum
total of just and honest man. But
generally in such cases the injury which
they design to infict upon others, re:
turns in due time upon themselves, and
lets them fall peg or two in the pub
lie estimation. It is to be regretted
that the Democracy of California are 50
unhappily divided. The causes of this
division it is not my present purpose to
discuss. As in all other cases of politi-
cal divisions, ours has grown out of i'm
portant questions. Assuming the posi-
ton that the entire Democracy Of the
country have but one object in view,
and for the accomplishment of which
its individual members are all laboring,
viz: the best interest and greatest good
of all, is it not perfectly natural that .
diversity Of opinions should exist, and
honestly entertained, as to the means
or measures to be employed to bring a.
bout and accomplish the desired OBJ
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-30
HON. WIN. NJ. GWIN.

We copy the following article from
the Washington Union, of the goth
August, in reference to Senator Gwin:
" Although it is not our desire to in
tertere in the canvass now progressing
IN California for the choice Of United
States Senator for six years from the
coming 4th of March, lS@5-indeed,
before this article has reached. that
State the selection Of candidates for til.
Legislature which is to elect the Senator
will have been made-yet we cannot re-
Train expressing the opinion so general
ly entertained in Congress in regard t.
the person who is probably most inter
ested in the result-we mean VIM. NJ
Gw:n. 1t is due to CaIifornia-it j
due to him-that the estimate PLACED
upon him by those who can best iudex
OF him in his public character, shouA
be known to his constituents at home.
! The theatre OF politics in that wonder.
Inl State Is crowded with competitors.
In proportion as the destinations presep.
ted to the people Of the older State,
by the sudden organization and mar.
velous wealth of that empire on the Pa.
cifc attracted thither host of strono
ambitious, and cultivated men, have tho
trophies Of politics become the object
Of the most active emulation. The &C.
cumnlation of riches, wild a passion a,
it Is to many Of the citizens of Califor.
MIA hardly more exciting than the emo.
ton produced in the contest for politi.
cal pre-emincnce. All this proves, too,
a large degree, the feryent attach.
ment to the Union which inspires our
distant countrymen But it will be long
before California is able to secure
more energetic or acceptable represent
tative in the na'i nal Senate than Dr..
Gwin ; and whether he is sent back o.
not, common justice requires that his
services should be recorded and rcmcn.-
bcred. He gives up his whole time to
his public duties All else is secondary.
Personal interests, personal comfort, tbs
cold and the heat the night and IL
day, neither withdraws him from hi
increasing obligations 10 his State, q
finds him indifferent or negligent. Il,
rises with the dawn, and has performed
almost days work before other, huv,
crept from their beds. a. the deparN
ments, in his comniitee-rooms, in 8
Senate, where yer the we,iare ofC.
Mia calls him, he is never found
when be is needed. Gene
fault, be sinks selfin his love
mia. Frank and straigli
wins supporters and al:
eau by his noble matt
hospitalifics True AZ ;
and hi- friends, brave Ell.
gentleman, be is always rca'
a wrong, and never too pro
knowledge his own errors.
upon him as Il model-among pu
He is relic, indeed, of Jackson
gacity in the choice of friends, al
the impress left by contact with ST.
man California will only realize
sort of a public servant DR.. Gwi
been when she loses his vigilant
in the Senate of the United ST
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-30

vs. We have received an invitation
to be present at a Grand Ball to be
given at Staples Ranch on Wednesday
evening next. Extensive preparations
have been made to have all the noun
tain ladies present, and of course all
the mountain beaux will be present also.
A splendid game supper is to be furnish
ed, and a large building has been erect
ed for ball room. If you wish to have
good time don't fail to be present.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-30
REPORT.

To the Stockholders of the Columbia
and Stanislaus River Water Company !:
Gentlemen,-At the request of Mr..
Fletcher, in behalf of your Company,
left Sonora in company with him and
offers of the Company, on the 9Th of
the present month, to examine as to the
practicability of conveying the waters of
the main or middle fork Of the Stanis-
Iaus river into the south fork, and thence
into Columbia, Sonora, aud the ada
cc;r... r.es;nn
Leaving Lyons Ranch, which is To-
Gated at the head of the Tuolumne Co.
Water Co.'S Canal, upon the south fork,
we proceeded up the valley some six
niles, thence to the summit of the
ridge, between the south and main forks,
thence along the summit of the ridge,
two miles, to a low pass in the ridge,
from which we commenced our survey.
The first eight niles of the line from
this pass, towards the river, will pass
over deep heavy loan, covered with
heavy growth Of pine timber, easily ex-
cavated. and in every way adapted to
the construction of a canal. Upon this
part Of The route, there will be, as is al
ways the case, few gulches and rocky
points which will require to be Anmed.
The next four and half miles of the
route to Rocky Bluff, passes over bro
ken country, part Of which it will be
necessary to fume the balance can be
oxcavated.
The balance Of the route, a distance
Of nine and half miles, from Rocky
Bluff to the River, will have to be fun
ed entire. Upon this part of the route
there are three high bluffs to pass a.
round, but not of any great length
With these three exceptions, the fun
ing will be mostly easy of construction.
The entire length Of the route from
the pass to the River, will be from twen-
ty-one to twenty-five miles. As is usu-
al, we made only an experimental sur
vey, in order to ascertain the praetica-
bility Of the route. the probable length,
and as near as possible, the distance re-
quiring fume, and the distance suitable
for excavation.
The part of the route that will re-
quire fume, will not probably exceed
twelve miles, leaving from nine to ten
miles to be excavatcd.
With regard to timber for Auming
purposes, l have to say, that previous to
this survey, I have never seen route
that. for the length of it, was so we'll
supplied, as this is, with timber. Along
the entire route, with few exceptions,
there is fine growth of pine, fir, hem
lock, abror vite, &C., and near the up
per and of the route, We found the har-
dy red cedar, which is so abundant in
some parts Of the Atlantic States: the
first that / had met with in the State,
and until the present time, supposed it
was not to be found upon the western
slope of the Sierra Nevada. And I am
of the opinion that would not 20 very
far aniss, were | to say, that I believed
each mile capable of supplying its own
demand for timber.
We next come to the most important
items: viz, the cost and amount of wa
ter.
And with regard to the cost, I should
soy that it would be impossible to give
an accurate estimate Of the cost without
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-30

~ We we're shown, on Saturday
last, a prospect of $3.50 from one pan
of dirt, washed out by the Pike Compa-
ny, on their claim, at Mormon Creek, 2
miles below Springfield. Several other
pans averaged from % to s.. The
gold is very beautiful. The company
have just struck these diggings /; but the
claim was supposed to have been work.
ed out in 80.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-30
~ Adams

DB- Adams & Co, were the first to
deliver the daily papers this week; they
will accept our thanks. To Wells, Far
60 s Co., We are indebted for like iav-
OrS.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-30

Ds~ The Goliah brings a report that
4l Texas emigrants, including women
and children, have been murdered, near
the Pimos village, by the Apache Indi-
ans. All the cattle, 600 in number,
we're carried of.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-30

rA- The A. F. g. A. Masons Of this
town, are about to erect large brick
building, opposite our office, corner Of
Washington 4 Broadway sts., two sto-
ries high, and 80 feet in length by SO in
breadth 1t will be commenced on
Monday next, and when finished will
be an ornament to this part OF the
town
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-30

tag We must apologize to orr pat
rons for the lack of local news in thi.
number; the press of o.hcr interesting
matter, has completely consumed our
space this week We will make up for
the deficiency in our next issue.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-30

a@r One of the workmen, employed
on the new fire. proof building. of Mes
srs. James Mills & Co., Bankers,
of this town, fell from the staging On
Wednesday last, and broke his collar
hopo
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-30

u There will be public installa-
ton of Officers, for the Springfield Di-
vision, Of the S. of T. next Monday eve
ming. The Public arc invited to attend.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-30

D@Where is tho "Union Democrat
we did not receive copy last week.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
May, l3.
SIM MONS.

TN THE DISTRICT COURT of Shasta Coun-
i ty, within and for the County of Shasta, in
the Ninth Judicial District of the State of Cali
fornia. Shasta County, IS.
Ole H. Thoen VS.. j. A. Winemiller, J. G. Doll
and Haywood
The people of the State of California to J. A.
Winemiller, J. &. Doll and F. Haywood, the
above named defendants, greeting:
Whereas, Ole H. Thoen, the above named
plaintiff. having, on the 18th day of February,
a. D. 1854, filed in the office of the undersgn
Clerk of the Court aforesaid, his complaint
against you as defendants therein, for the re-
covery of the sum of eight hundred and forty
dollars and eighty cents, which he in his COM
plant alledges and in his affidavit swears, is
Justly owing from you to him, all of which will
specifically appear by certified copies OF said
complaint. to copy hereof attached. These are
therefore TO require you to appear and answer
said complaint within the term rs foil 'ws, TO
wit: If you are served within the County of
Shasta. aforesaid. within ten days; it served
out Of said county. but in the Ninth Judicial
District, twenty days; in all other cases forty
days; in either case ex olusive ot the day OF ser
vice; or the plaintiff will take judgement by
default against you, it you fail 10 answer his
said complaint within the time prescribed by
law as aforesaid for the aforesaid sum OF money,
together with his costs. damages, &c.
Wit less. Thomas w. Dawson, Clerk of the
District Court aforesaid, with private seal here
nnio affixed, there being official seal yet pio-
vided Done al office in Shasta this the ninth
day of March, A. D. 1854.
THOS. w. DAWSON,
Clerk Of Shasta County.
BY GEO. F. AFFORD, Dep.
AnS11
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
IN THE COUNTY COURT

LNOR SHASTA COUNTY, in the State of Cal
Il ifornia.
In the matter of the petition of Henry Genie,
an nsolvens debtor
To A. L. Downer & Co., Thomas Bagley,
Francis Park Peter Frasher, Reuben Gibson.
Joseph Mccormick, John Davis. - Heyword,
John Rhodes, - Murray, and enj. +. Har-
vey, creditors Of the above named insolvent
debtor:
I, Thos W. Dawson, Clerk of the County
Court within and for the County of Shasta and
State of California, do hereby notify you sever
ally and collectively, that you and each Of you
are required to be and appear before the Hon.
j. C. Hinckley, Judge of said Court, at The time
and place mentioned in the foregoing order to
show cause, if any there be, why the prayer Of
said insolvent should not be granted.
Witness my hand, with the seal Of said
1L.S.1 Court hereunto affixed, at office in
Shasta this the l0sh day Of May, a.
D. 1854.
THOS. W. DAWSON. Clerk s. c.
BY GEO F. Afford, Dep.
Nav IA ST
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
CATALOGUE OF PRIZES.

CATALOGUE OF PRIZES.
l. One very heavy extra fine gold magic
case English skeleton lever watch, full
jeweled, with splendid mammoth guard
chain, $425
2. One very heavy gold hunting English
patent lever watch diamond stem, chro-
nometer balance, fall jeweled, T. F. Coo
per maker, with avery heavy and beautl-
tul fob chain and locket seal, 30C
3. One very heavy gold hunting patent
English lever watch, full jeweled, Thos.
jackson maker with fob chain and seal, 2es
4. One heavy gold hunting patent lever
| watch, chrononeter balance. full jeweled,
S. T. Tobias maker, with fob chain and
| seal, 20t
S. one heavy gold hunting putent lever
| watch, full jeweled, johnson maker, with
| gold fob chain, Isl
6. One heavy gold hunting patent lever
| watch, full jeweled, Harrison maker, with
| heavy gold fob chain Isl
| 7. One splendid diamond breastpin, with
large stones, 70:
g. One very fine enameled ladies' hunting
| watch and fancy guard-chain, l2t
9. One very heavy plain cased gold bunting
lever watch, full jeweled, T. F. Cooper
maker, 12d
10. One very fine ladies' gold hunting
watch and fancy chain, Ice
IL. l2 Two fine gold hunting ladies' watch
es, detached levers 200
l3. One gold patent lever, full jeweled,
johnson maker, Il
ID. One gents diamond breast pin, 8 da-
monds, as
s. One diamond ring, single large stone, CT
II. One beautiful silver set consisting of
knife and fork. sterling silver. 81
l8. l9. Two fine gold ladies watches at As, sc
20. One diarond ring, single stone, Al
2l. One splendid silver goblet, AZ
%. One English silver hunting patent lever,
johnson maker, II
%, 26. Four beautiful sets Of ladies' breast
pins and ear rings, at 90, lGt
81, %. Two double gold plated silver snuff
boxes, 25 each, II
29 30. Two euameled fine gold bracelets
25 each, 81
81, 80. Two fine silver cups, at 90, al
49, 35 Three silver full ieweled detached
lever watches, ca
SO, 40 Five charms-two gdd horses, lion,
gun and deer, and sailor, 100
Al. One very heavy miners gold breast
40. As. Four gold double lockct,, Is each, 81
49, One lady's silver work box, Ia
AZ, Sd Seven heavy fine gold gents rings,
Is each, l09
55 Sc. Two ladies' hair bracelets, with
fine gold clasps, 81
81. 81. Five gold pens and pencils, 70 each, Ct
81, &c. Five do 10 81
81, "a. Eight ladies' gold thimbles. 10, 81
rs, 70. Four gents gold breast pins, i,nita-
ton diamonds, at 10. Al
70, "a. Six heavy gold ladies' rings, imita-
tion diamonds, &C
s., SO. Nine watch charms, different kinds,
10 each, 80
"a, lO3. Ten fine gold ladies' rings, with
real stones and pearls, at $50 -
104, 1lS. Fifteen fine gold ladies' rings,
with garnet and pearls, at 5, 70
ll9, I23 Five gold ladies' pencils at 5, %
1914 los. Two gold tooth picks, at 5, 10
l26, 1876. Ten gold ladies' pencils, at 4, 40
1856, $50. Fifteen gold pens, with silver ex- .
tension holders. at 4, Gu
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
aDuINusTRaTOR,s NOTICE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that all per-
~ sons havus claims against the estate OF
l;.orge N Shannon. late of Colusa county. are
hereby required To present the same with The
necessary vouchers, TO the undersigned at his
residence at Placer City. in said County. within
ten mouths from the date hereof or they will he
forever barred: and all persons indebted to SAID
estate, are hereby requested TO make immediate
payment to the undersigned at his residence
af,fcsaid. x. II. fRAil,
u.ya5 1t Pubiir Atui'a co.-sa ccurty
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
In THE COUNTY COURT

LNOR SHASTA COUNTY, in the State Of Cal
IL il rnia, Shasta County, IS.
Henry Genie VS.. his creditors.
Upon reading and filing the petition, schedule
and affidavit of the nsolvent, and upon motion
of G. w. McMurtry. his attorney, it is ordered
that the creditors OF said insolvent show cause,
i any they can, why ASST snment of said in
solvents estate should not be made, and he dis
charged from his debts. 1t is further ordered
that the Clerk of the Court aforesaid issue no.
tice calling the creditors of said insolvent to be
and appear within thirty days from the date Of
the publication of said notice, before me- to witt
On the 10Th day of June, 1854, at 10 O'Clock A.
NJ. of said day, at chambers in Shasta City,
County aforesaid, to show cause why the prayer
of the insolvent should not be granted 1t is
further ordered that all proceedings against said
insolvent debtor be stayed. except that all ac-
tions heretofore commenced should be prosecu-
ted to judgment. }. c. HlNCKLEY,
County Judge Shasta Co.
Attest, THOS. w. DAWSON,
Clerk
Per GEO. F. ALFoRD, Dep.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
Wnu,cd

~ BENJAMIN WILLIAMS. who came to
~ Oregon III 1919 went 10 California III 1916
and in Colonel Fremont's regiment sine
months He has not been heard Of 10y the under
sl2urd for three years.
The updcrsi gued has come from the State of
iowa for the purpose Of finding him, and will
lIbcrally reward apy person who will give any
imtorulatiop which viii lead To the discovery of
tlis wlexcabuuis.
Information will please he seat to the Herald
&,tti 4e, lr, ka, Siskiyou county. California.
my - IT JOSEPH EHLE.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
ADusNusTKAToRIAL.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN to all per-
- sons whom 1t may concern, that the Pab-
lie Administrator OF Shasta County, having flied
ia the office of the undersigned. Clerk of The
Probate Court within and for said County, his
accounts current and vouchers therefor will, on
Monday the % h day of May. 1854, proceed
make final settlement on the estate Of Russell
Bcnnct, deed. Attest,
IL. ID. HARRlLL,
Public Administrator.
TUOS. W. DAWSON,
Clerk.
BY GE,. +, AFFORD, Dep.
Shasta, May 81, 1854. my27.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
Information Wanted

OF NR. LECoUR CORY who left Wauke-
~ gan. H.. TWO years ago, for California, and
intended TO 60 to Shasta. since which time mo-
hing has been heard of him by his friends. MIR.
I.econr Cory is about 22 years ni age, and is
,lr,,g,;s, nv prniession ANY information con-
-, him wou,d b.. thankfully received by
bis family. Please address J. B. Potter at Shas-
n or DR.. David Cory Waukegan, Ill. Country
papers rhroushou, this State please copy.
niyI3 l,n
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
JOHN TAYLOR.

IMPORTER AND JOBBER Of DRUGGISTS,
l. Chemists aud Confectiouers' supplies, per-
tumery. fancy goods, &c.
Merckaat ST., between Montgomery and San
some. tIas on hand complete assortment Ut
shop furniture. and can fit out Drug Stores and
PLY sicians' offices at short notice.
Also, prescription vials, hair oil and pomatum
bottles, tunnels. graduates, mortars aud pestee,
spatular cerks, syringes. Also, fine assortment
of druggists perfumes and liquors. combs,
brushes and perfumery. Packed With care.
Nav 81. 3m
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
DISSOLUTION.

"nE CO-PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE
l. existing under the and style of Cum
ing < Carr dissolved by mutual consent
on the 25tll inst. The business of the concern
will be settled by John Carr, who is authorized
10 receive and receipt for all business.
N. B. All persons having claims against the
undersigned will please presrot them immedi-
ntcly. and all persons indebted will please make
innedlate payment
JOHN G. CUMMING,
JOHN CARR.
May 81, 1854. 81