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The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03
Rights of Water Comnanies.

On the outside will be found Mr.. Adkin.
sons bill, defining the rights of water, and
milling companies. We are glad some
provisions is likely to be made to put a
stop to the endless litigation between mi.
ners and ditch owners; but this bill seems
lame and incomplete; little else than codi
flying of the common rules observed among
miners, by common consent.
Section 4, provides that ain all cases
where the unclaimed water of ravine or
creek shall be in use by mining parties, in
the bed of such ravine or creek, the rights
of the parties so working such bed shall
be respected by those persons claiming to
: divert said water" All right and prop
er enough, as far as it goes, but that will
not apply to the small steams in the noun
tains. Not word is said of the rights
of miners holding claims in the banks of
these streams and under Section 4. a
water company might dam off, and con-
vey elsewhere, any little stream, if no one
were at work in its bed-no matter if the
banks were lined with miners.
= We think it would be as we'll to strike
out the clause, ''for milling and agricultu.
raj purposes" The rights of miners are
of sufficient Importance to demand sepe-
rate legislation. It is difficult, even for a
practical miner, to draw up bill that will
secure his own rights, and at the same
time protect the rights of water compa-
nies, which are of vital Importance to the
mines. Let milling and agricultural in.
terests be provided for by another act.
With these amendments we hope Mr.
Adkinsons bill will pass, and we com
mend him for his early attention to the
interests of the mountain counties.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03
Report of the Commissioners.

We printed this week, in pamphlet form
the report of the Commissioners appointed
by the Court of Sessions, to examine and
report the exact financial condition OF
Sierra County, up to October 10th, 1854,
and we presume the report will be dis
tributed the coming week.
The receipts Of the County from the
various sources Of revenue, from its organi-
zation to the lst day of November, 1854,
are set down at $5S,O94 OF. Total
amount of disbursements for same time
$53,404 84. Leaving a balance in the
Treasury of $4,6O9 %, on the 1st of No
vember. This includes something over
$4,000 already expended on the new
county buildings. The balance in the
Treasury will complete the Court House
and Jail. Judge Shafer's plan of pub
fishing the finacial condition of the county
at the time of coming on the bench, and
also at the time of his going out of Office
will relieve him from unjust charges of
squandering the public money, and will
give taxpayers an opportunity Of criti-
cising his official acts. This in itself
shows an honesty of purpose, and will
lingness to be himself judged by the peo-
pie.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03
$4OO ReWard!

Will be given to any person or persons,
who will deliver PATRICK MULLEN into
the hands of the Sheriff of Sierra County.
Said Mullen is accused of the crime of Muir
der, committed upon the person of Fred.
Willett, at Pine Grove, Sierra County, Cal
ifornia, on the 1st day Of January, 1855.
Said Mullen is an Irishman, about feet
s or 10 inches high, very large head, stout
neck, very freckled face, large eyes, in
which the white shows very much; heavy
thick lip, light hair, full face, high cheek
bones, two cuts on the back part of his
head-the one on the right side shaved
broad shoulders. His arms are covered
with freckles to the elbow. When talking
or speaking to any one, he stretches his
eyes and wrinkles his forehead tolerably
high forehead; age, about thirty years,
weighs about 180 lbs, and talks with good
deal Of the Irish brogue.
P. C. SHAFFER,
County Judge, Sierra County.
Downieville, January %, 1855. jan27-tf
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

HOSPITAL FUND-Mr. Tuttle, of the Sen
ate, has introduced bill for the distribu-
tion Of the fund among the counties of the
State. This will doubtless involve the re-
peal of the act establishing State Marine
Hospital at San Francisco. We can see
no reason, why the interior counties, are
not entitled to share of that fund. Here
the sick are provided for, by private char
ity; why not apportion them their share
as well as the paupers of San Francisco? =?
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

GooDYEAk's BAR RIFLE CoMPANY-At
recent meeting of the company, the fol
lowing gentlemen were elected officers Of
the "Goodyear's Bar Rifles"
VIM. Westfeld, Captain Chas. F.
Myers, 1st Lieutenant; Jas. NJ. Smith, I'd
do;Julius Meinhardt, I'd I'd do; B. Kenneif
lst Seargent; VIM. Burgess, I'd do; Myron
O. King, Sd do; Riley Barnes, 4th do;
John Richardson, 1st Corporal; Henry
Thompson, I'd do; VIM. Barker, Sd do;
j. B. Flake, 4th do.
At subsequent meeting, Capt. West
field resigned, and c. F. Myers was elected
Captain, J. w. Smith 1st Lieutenant, and
Justice Bragg I'd Lieutenant.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03
John Tabor.

The case of John Tabor, formerly editor
Of the Stockton Journal, who is now under
sentence of death for the murder of Mr..
Mansfield, editor of the Republican. has
walked the sympathies Of nearly the whole
California press. We hardly think Gov.
Bigler will disregard the appeals already
eloquently and manfully made by infuen-
tial papers, that consider his execution
nothing less than a judicial murder.
Before the death of Mansfield, Tabor
was considered man of peace; had re-
fused to fight, had been assaulted in his
Office, and in the street, had been watched
for on the corners, and dogged from place
to place, until he was forced to arm HIM
self to keep from being beaten. Mansfield
and himself were at enmity, occasioned
by rivalry in business; and at the very time
the deed was committed, Tabor was trying
to avoid his adversary,who was waiting for
him in the street. During the alteration
that ensued, Mansfield raising his hand in
angry gesticulation, Tabor supposed he
was about to strike him, and fired the fatal
shot. How the jury could find him guilty
of more than manslaughter, is more than
we can understand.
But he has already suffered enough for
a deed that was not premeditated. Should
he even be pardoned, he will go out into
the world condemned felon, fugitive
from the gallows, completely ruined and
undone. The safety of society does not
demand his death, for he is not at heart q
murderer. We can do no more than add
our voice to the general petition, for the
pardon of J Qhn Tabor, or at least for a
communication of the death-sentence.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

\ DMINISTRATOR'S NOTlCE-In the
"A matter of the Estate Of D. B. Hamilton,
deceased All persons indebted to the
above named estate, are hereby requested.
to make immediate payment to the under
signed; and all persons having property
in their hands, or under their control, be-
longing to said estate, are hereby required,
to deliver the same according to law No.
tice is hereby given, that all persons having
claims against said Hamiltof's estate are
required to exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers, within ten months from the date
OF this notice, or they will be forever barred
by law. BENZ. HALL, Pub. Admir-.
for the County of Sierra
Office in Ford's building, Downieville.
January 80, 1855. feb3-4t
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03
Xegal Aobsrtisepants.

TONSTABLE'S SALE.--Notice is here
~ by given, That under and by virtna
of ON execution, to me directed, issued from
the docket of w. FL. Burgess, a Justice of
the Peace in and for the County of Sierra.
State of California, on judgment rendered
in favor of DR.. B. Kenneth, and against W.
A. Green, for the sum of two hundred and
fifty-four dollars and ten cents, with ten per
cent. interest per annum on the same, from
the sixth day of February, A. D. 1854, to-
gether with twenty-six dollars and four
cents costs, have levied upon, and seized.
and will expose to sale, at public auction,
between the hours of IL m., and p. m, on
wednesday the 2lst day of February, A. d.
1853, on Goodyear's Bar, for cash to the
highest bidder, all the right, title and inter-
est of the said w. A. Green. n and to the
following described property, to wit: One
undivided fifth share or interest in certain
mining claims, situated in the upper end Of
GOodyear's Bar, in Sierra County. and Stata
aforesaid, and known as the 8: Mn & Tuckn
Tunneiing Co.'S claims, or so much thereof
as will satisfy said execution and costs. and
all accruing costs thereon
RILEY BARNES.
Constable Township No. 6, Sierra Co.
January 81, 1855. feb3-3t
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03
nggn We would call the attention of on

nay~ We would call the attention of our
patrons to the advertisement of S. T.
Watts & Co., as also to our other Marys-
vile advertisements. The house of Watts
& Co., has been long and extensively es-
tablished, and from intimate acquaintance
with the members Of the firm, we can be
speak for them the confidence Of our bust
ness men.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03
The Pick and Shovel.

NATcHEz FLAr-Donoley & Co., last
week, in three days, took out three
pounds ..... Caledonia Flat, Brown, Nc.
Gee & Go. average to I or day-four
shares 80. Maxwell & Co. average from
$Sa$l0 to the hand. .Harman & Co., last
week 135 OF, only two hands. They took
out 5000 on Wednesday ...... Squirrel
Diggins, on Matches Flat, pay from seven
to eight dollars per day ...... A new saw
mill is nearly completed on Kenny, Kee.
Ian & Co.'S fume 49,. The Wisconsin
Tunnel Co., at Minnesota, took out lO9 OF
last week...... Baldwin & Co., ,at Smiths
found a specimen a few days since, weigh
ing 80 OF, supposed to contain about % OF
pure gold. Numerous drifts have
started in. the hill above Downieville.-
Sometime ago shaft was sunk, on the
hillside, to the depth of ITO feet, and a
very good prospect found at the bottom;
as soon as this became generally known
innumerable stakes were driven, and every
inch of ground thereabouts was claimed
The ground can be worked only by tun.
neling 49,. One hundred and twenty-four
ounces and twelve dollars, were taken out
of the Red Tunnel, at the City of Six, the
three first days of this week.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

PACIFIC RAILRoAD-The Sacramento
Tribune, advocating the commencement ol
railroad to San Jose, as the beginning
OF a road to TETON or Walkers Pass, has
the following sensible language:
"lnstead of talking, let us act; instead
OF introducing railroad bills, let us try
railroad iron. If we rely on the Federal
Government to build the road, it will
never be constructed. Government should
help those who help themselves"
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

M8-M 8-MoUNTAIN SHADE LODGE, F. and A.
M. meets Tuesday, on or preceding the full
moon in each month, at s o'clock p. M, in
Edmunds & Mundy's new building, Jersey
Flat. aug12-tf
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

REsERvoIRs.-Three reservoirs are be-
ing constructed in town; one on the lower
Plaza, one in front Of Wright's store and
the third near the United States Hotel.
They viii be supplied with water from the
Hume back Of the village. They are built
by subscription, and when completed, they
will be the most effective protection against
fire, that has yet been devised.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03
P. G. SHAFFER
County Judge, Sierra County.
Downieville, January %, 1855. jan27-tf

EOUND.-On the 18th instant, mouse
J.. colored PONEY, with black switched
tail and mane-has sore on his back, some
what healed. Said Pony was picked up s
miles from the forks of Jim Crow and Van
tuan canons, on the ridge. The owner can
have the said Poney by proving property
and paying charges, by calling on the un-
dersigned. THOMAS KIRKMAN.
Kirkman's Ranch, JAM Is, 1855. 1903
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

PIONEER Assoc1Ar1oN-Somebody sug-
gests organizing Pioneer Forty-nine AS
sociation in DownieYille; a good move
that, and if driving an ox-team through
the Sacramento sloughs, in the fall Of 40
be qualification for membership, we are
in. In addition we can bring certificates
of being dead broke at various times, and
of having been connected with Walkers
pack train, in which the quadrupeds were
entirely imaginary.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

SroP THAT-Coming to our Office to
read exchanges, keeping up muss, about
as interesting as the joint performance Of
six pigs in pile Of shavings. If we are
not understood this time we'll try again.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03
Rules of the Downieville Post Offl,

Rules of the DoWnieville Post Office
FROM JANUARY 1st, 1855.
Office open every day, Except Sunday
from 8 a. NJ, to 5 p. m.
On Sundays from 10 a. m. to p. m.
Box-letters delivered every day from 9
a. m. to 8 p. m.
The California mail closes every evening
at p. m.
The time Of closing the Atlantic mail
will be advertised in the Sierra Cizten
from Jan. 1st, 1855.
JAMES GERNON, P. NJ.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

ANGLO AMERICAN MAGAzINE.-Several
numbers from our old friend Robt. G..
Keefer of Thorold, Canada West. Mr..
Keefer will sail for California about the
first of March.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

RuMR1LL & Co. will accept our thanks
for a file of Exchanges Tuesday, through
in one day.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

n ISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNER-
- ship.-The co-partnership heretofore
existing between the undersigned, under
the name and style of Haines & Beck, is
this day dissolved by mutual consent, T. H.
Haines retiring from the firm. All accounts
OF the firm will be settled by H. S. Beck g.:
20. T. Fl. HAINES,
H. S. BECK.
Eureka North, JAM Is, 1855. jan27-3t
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

BTHE GOLDEN ERA, a weekly family
newspaper, published at No. l24 Sacramen-
to street. San Francisco, by Foard & Dag
gett. Terms five dollars year, in adj
vance.
The Era contains more original matter
than any other paper in the State; it may
be had at either of the Express Offices,
Downieville. Oct14
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

Dg~ Our Devil was in communication
with the "Sperrits" t'other day, whereby
he was informed we would shortly hear
from our worthy o. V. j.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

No SHENANIGAN We refer our read
ers to Fl. S. Leszynsky's Art Union adver-
tisement. The drawing takes place on
the 22d inst. Great rush !!
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

Big CHUNK.-A. S. McMillen informs
us that Baker & Co., at Smiths Flat late
ly found a chunk of gold weighing six
pounds.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

B@~O. P. Stidger, reporter for the
Marysville Herald, and Mayor Winters,
are having "a time of it." The Reporter
deals largely in scripture.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

@1- SIERRA GUARDs-Meet every Satur-
day evening for drill. Regular meeting
for the transaction of civil business, first
and third Saturday of each month. oct14
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

D0~We received of Langton & Bro,
last night, lower city papers, through from
Marysville in one day.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

lg Sons OF. E.TEMPERANCE.-Dow
Division, No. 40, S. Of T., meets every Mon
day evening, att O'Clock, in A. c. Edmunds'
building, Jersey Flat, Downieville.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03
NOTICE!

N G.. WHITCOMB, of Fosters Bar.
W is no longer authorised to act as
our Agent, or use our name. The office
of the undersigned is removed to the store
of Mr.. Thos. P. Grier, who alone is our
Agent at Fosters Bar.
F. RUMRILL & co.
Downieville, Jan. 9th. 1855. jan 27-3t-
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

BALL ON THE I'D. Grand preparations
are going on for the ball on the 22d. The
Sierra Guards are determined to do be-
coming honors to Americas greatest
name.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

STATES PAPERS received the states
papers by the Golden Age, Wednesday
night from S. W. Langton & Bro. To
them we are indebted for daily files of Ex-
changes also.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

~ SIERRA LODGE, No. "a, I. o. O. F.
meet at Odd-Fellows' Hall on Thursday
evening of each week, att o'clock. ju24
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

SIERRA TuRNPIKE--We are informed
by Col. R. II. Taylor, that the citizens OIL
Marysville subscribed some $4,000 worth
of stock in the Sierra and Yuba Turnpike
This is rather a small business for the
merchants of Marysville, but we are also in.
formed that more liberal subscription
will be made in few days. S. w. Lang.
ton is still there, trying to convince the
Marysville merchants that the Sierra trade
is worth retaining. We hardly think they
are insane enough to drive the summer
trade to Sacramento, by refusing to sub.
scribe couple of hundred dollars. Will
somebody give US the names of the mer.
chants who have already subscribed?
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03
1855.
January.

Jan. a, fair, Earthquake at 10 o'clock,
p. m, rs seconds duration; Is a 80, fair.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

*. HUDSON. sAM'L HARRnsAN.,
Il UDSON & HARTMAN, Lumber deal
IL ers, corner of Third street and Maiden
lane, Marysville, keep constantly on hand
a complete assortment of lumber. Also,
doors, sash, blinds, etc. mar 1l-t
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03
Meteorological Table.
PREPARED FOR THE SIERRA CITIZEN, BY
DIR. r. W. Carr.

The past week was clear and pleasant
until the evening of 10Th, when strong in
dications Of rain were presented; 80, clear;
ciouded up on morning of 31st, and contin-
ued SO until O'Clock in the afternoon of
next day, (Feb. lst,) when it commenced
raining slightly at night it cleared up
again.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

D8- No letter from our San Francisco
correspondent, ScRuGGs this week.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03

@a- MINNESOTA WATER CO.-PosTPONE-
MENT.-Holders of shares No. l, 2, 3. 4, S,
81, 8, 9, 10, IL, Is, II, Is, 10, 20, 26, 27,
2S, 81, 80, 46, Al, 48, 49, 81, So, So, ga, 67,
6s, 60, 20, II, u, 73, "A, Is, 76, 70, so, 81,
50, SO, 81, go, 81, SO, 90, 100, are notified
that they are in areas, and unless paid on
or before Friday Feb. 10th, together with
costs, the above shares will be sold at pub
lie auction on that day.
By order of the Board of Trustees:
GEO. A. BOOTH, President.
JOHN E. AGER, Sec'y. feb3-4t
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03
MARRIED.
BIRTH.

On Thursday lst inst, the lady of Col.
R. III. TAYLOR, of Son.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03
SpetiaL Motites.

@r A MEETING of the Shareholders in
the Minnesota Water Co. will be held in the
Court House in Downieville, on the 14th
inst, at s o'clock, p. m. Apunctual attend
ance is requested, as business of Importance
will be brought before the Company.
By order of the Board of Trustees.
GEO. A. BOOTH, President.
J. E. AGER, Sec'y. feb3-2t
The Sierra citizen., 1855-02-03
Thermometer.

6 A. M. IL M. 6 P. M.
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A CARD.

ID C. TIcKNoR has removed to the store
ID. room directly under the Shield Il Ban
ner Office, where he is opening and offering for
sale, at the rsry IOtcest prices, and extensive as
of
ENTIRELY NEW BOOKS,
MUSIC, BLANK BOOKS,
WALL PAPER, CUTLERY,
PAPER MACHA GOODS,
PORT MONAIES,
and a variety of 9th err fancy articles, selected
with care IN the Eastern markets. He respect
fully solicits the patronage of the people, and
hopes by strict attention to business, to give
to his old friends and customers
generally.
N. B.. The public are warned not to be de-
ceived or misled by finding our name attached
to any other establishment in to ~n.
Mansfield, Nov. Is, 1854. 24tf
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vermillion Institute.

IItHIS prosperous institution of learning, To-
Gated at Haysvilie, Ohio, will commence
its summer term on the 24th day Of Aprif,ETnst
Rev. S. Diefendorfis the Principal. He is aid
ed by r.. @. Beer. known effectively as 4 well
uali6ed teacher In references to1fhe quail
cations of the Principal, the following tcsti-
ony is sufficient:
m.'Having had under our instruction. a Number
of,students who have received their .preparato-
ry training from Rev. S. Diefcndorf, aud hav-
ing found them unusually we'll prepared in their
several studies, we are satisfied from this eVi.
Edence as wei as the high rephtationw which. We
know him to snstain as a Teacher, that he is
eminenily qualified as an instructor of youth,
both in respect to scholarship and skill as Z
A.. M BRowN, President
WM. SMITH ProfLaRguages.
r. Patterson, Prof Mathematics
S JONES, Prof. Nat. Sciences
JEFFERSON COLLEGE, .Cannonsburg Pa, Sept.
&c, 1854.
From personal knowledge ofMr. D. I could
give even a more "a vorable testimonial than tina
A. Williams, Prof. LAT. Language,
Tuition range from $500 to 1000 per term
OF 5months, according to the studies pursued.
Boarding can be had for s 80 per week, and
boarding and rooms furnished for from 81 rs 10
40. So Il S8f
Rooms, unfinished, cea be rented At,irom
80 cts. to 500 per month.
Students may enter at any time and will be
charged only for the period of their attendance
s WIZ. HUeHEs, President.
JOHN ROBINSON, -Sec'y.
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AN ORDINANCE,

10 proh101t the eIhz6ltaon OF Stud
Horses IN any Of tie streets and al
legs, an tie UiAage Of Jego01e0iHe,
Ashland County, and for other pur-
poses.
SEC. 1. It is hereby ordained by the
Council ofthe village of Jeromeville, that
no owner or owners, or keeper, of and
Stud Horse, shall exhibitthe samein any
of the streets, alleys, or public grounds,
within this corporation. And every per-
son SO offending shall, upon the com
plant of any person before the Mayor,
and on conviction thereof, be fined in
any sum not less than three and no more
than fifty dollars.
SEC. 2. And be 1T further ordained,
That if any owner or owners of any Stud
Horse or Horses, shall by himself or
suffer any other person or persons with
such Horse to try or serve any Brood
Marc within the corporate limits of this
village, shall, upon conviction thereof,
before the Mayor, on the complaint of
any person, be fined in any sum not less
than three nor more than Fifty dollars.
SEC. 8. This Ordinance to take eff
feet and be in force.from and after the
day of its publication.
Passed this 18th day of April, A. D.,
1855. III. ALLEMAN, Mayor.
G. K.B oLLMAN, Recorder.
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Always Somthing New!
TO BE SEEN AT THE
New Jewelry Store in Ashland, Ohio


I.R. GOODFELLOW
A NNouNCES 10 the public, that he has
IA made large additions to his splendid
stock of
WATCHES AND JEWELRY!
which he is now offering at unusually low prices.
Among his stock may be found Gold and
silver Watches, of every description, va
riety and quality. Pins, LADIES' Gold Broach-
es, Grape, Ename)ed, Cluster, Knot, Cuff and
Scarf Pms.
EAR DROPS, HOOKS AND RINGS.
Gold Rings, LoCkets, Pencils, Gold Chains,
Bagleys' Gold Pens and Holders, large as
SILVER SPOONS.
Table and Tea Spoons of pure silver, Ger
man Silver and plated Spoons, Butter Knives,
Saltand Sugar Shovels, Silver Forks, &C., &c.
Pocket Cutlery,
and English establishments Also Needless,
Port Monies, Dressing and Pocke Combs, and
Pocket Books, Violin and Guitar Strings.
Goggles. Eye Shades, Compasses
and Acordeons. Eight Day and Twenty-four
Hour Brass Clocks, in the most splendid Pa
pier Machea, Rose Wood and Mahopan, cases.
WATCHES AND CLOCKS.
Cleaned and repaired nd work warranted.
Old Gold and Silver, ught at the highest
price. I will sell Goods so per cent. less han
Pedlers or Hawkcrs; AMI warrant them better
and cheaper than they dare sell. All goods
warranted as represented.
sSrTake notice and govern yourselves &C.
cordingly.
Ashland, Dec. 6, 1854. n2stf.-