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The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20
The Chaplaincy.

The Chaplaincy.
The Assembly have had great trouble
in engaging man to say prayers Of q
morning, for the simple reason that no
provision was made For the reverend gen.
tleman's inner man; he being left to subsist
on thin air, hope or charity, as the case
might be. 1t was finally resolved to in
vite the Christian clergymen of Sacramen.
to, "to officiate alternately in and
take turns at it, as special favor to the
commonwealth. But the clergymcn Of
Sacramento didn't understand why they
were expected to work for nothing, while
the members Of Assembly were to be paid
in advance, aEd they all were "slow OF
speech and of stammering tongue" and
were in no hurry to report themselves
Just in the nick of time, prophet arose
in Israel; Elder Merrick, "of the church
of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints,
believing it to be inconsistent with the
principles Of the Gospel, the practice OF
Jesus Christ, and the economy of the gov
~ernment of God, to sell prayers at the rate
eof$l2 apiece, and not believing that a
prayer which costs Sl2 will have any
more influence with the Almighty than
one which is offered freely" proposed to
do the Job for nothing. On motion of Mr..
Bufuza, the Elder was added to the list
of officiating clergymen.
Still there was trouble in the wigwam.
The Rev. Mr. Shuc1, wouldn't ranch with
the Elder, particularly if the Elder persist
ed in being the husband OF more than one
wife. Mr.. Shuck we'll knew that Elder
Merrick could not maintain anything like
christian cvenness Of temper, if subject to
'polyglot scolding and curtain lectures, in
the bosom of his numerous family; so Mr.
Shuck Withdrew.
The Rev. j. A. Benton also addressed
a letter to the Speaker Of the Assembly
showing that even minister of the Gospel
must have food and raiulent. The follow.
ing is the closing paragraph:
''As the matter stands, the undersigned
has only to repeat that his sense OF man
illness, his feeling Of selfrespect, and his
regard for the rights, dignity and charac-
ter of his profession, compel him respect
fully to decline acceding to the request
contained in the Assembly's resolution OF
yesterday
We commend the reverend gentlemen
for their spirit. If our State cannot af-
ford to comply with the time honored Gus
tom Of other States, let other officers be
required to serve gratuitously, and not
compel clergymen to visit the Legislative
halls as they would village almshouse
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20
Sierra and Yuba Turnpike Road.

IT will be seen by the subjoined SUBJ
scription list, that our citizens are in ear
nest about the new road. The books were
opened OH the 18th, and on that, and the
succeeding day, $26,l00 was subscribed.
The road will be commenced very shortly,
and the work prosecuted with vigor; for
our business men are tired of foundering
through the snow, and killing their stock
packing the necessary articles of trade in
the winter. The road will pass along the
riverbank, where there is never snow
enough to stop the travel. Whoever has
q few hundred dollars to spare cannot
make safer investment, particularly fhe
has property in the village. The compile
tion of the road will materially enhance
The value Of town property, induce en-
igrants to settle here, who have hitherto
been kept away by the dreadful stories of
deep SHOWS, high prices of provision, and
short allowance in the winter.
We append the names and subscriptions
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20
Ahead of Time.

We tender our thanks to the house Of
Adams & Co. San Francisco, for q copy Of.
the >. +. Herald, of the l4sh, one day
ahead Of all our other Bay exchanges-
Tue Herald bears date Sunday morning,
Jan. l4th, 1885; we received it Tuesday
morning, o'clock, from s. W. Langton..
By what sort of leg-erdemain it was put
through with such despatch. we know not,
All we know about it, is that we had
very fine nap spoiled by the arrival o, the
Herald, at the time and place aforesaid.
We find in the Herald the following
complimentary notice of Adams & Co.'S
Express: /" On the arrival of the last stea-
mer-the Sierra Nevada-we published
lin advance of all our cotemporaries,) news
from Europe to Nov. Both, brought by the
Collins steamer Pacific, and telegraphed
to New Orleans. Up to the departure of
the steamer for California, dec. 20,l no,
later news from Europe had been received
in New York, and none later is therefore
to be found in the New York papers. To
the vigilant aud energetic express Of
Adams & CO. however, we are under spe-
cial obligations for London papers of Dec
emper 4th,-four days later,-with news
from the Crimea to November 24th,-six
days later than the adviees rece;vod hv 4ha
steamship Pacific. How these later pa
pers were brought, we know not. They
certainly had not reached New York when
the California steamer left, and therefore
We infer that they must have been brought
direct by the West India mail steamer to
Aspinwall.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20

STEAMER EctIpsE-We would refer the
attention Of our readers to the advertise.
ment, in another column, of Capt. T. w.
Lyles, of the Steamer Eclipse, plying be-
tween Sacramento and San Francisco
He was resident and q miner of Downie-
vile in 1850, and is now master of one OF
the finest mississippi built steamers" in
California, and is doing his best to break
down that Internal Combination institu-
ton; this, of itself, would entitle him to
the respect and gratitude of the miners or
traders, hereabouts, who may have occa-
sion to travel on the Sacramento. The
Eclipse is large, powerful boat-"a good
un to look at, and q rum 'un to CO."
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20
Youths Casket.
SOMETHING FOR LITTLE PEOPLE.

49, A~A~sV SUAs AAAA A1 \ EOA A6s
Mrs. II. E. Arey, who lives in Buffalo
New York, has sent US pretty little
child's Magazine called THE CAsKEr, and
she wants to know whether some of those
little boys and girls up in Mr.. Dempster'S
school, would not like to subscribe for it
It only costs four bits year. Just think
Of it four bits for twelve magazines that
cost the poor woman three hundred and
sixty five days work! But we forget
Mrs. Alvey don't work on Sunday. Here
is what Madam Arey says about the CAS-
KET:
ave have printed thirty thousand more
than our usual edition which we mean to
distribute, by mail, in every direction; and
we have no doubt, it will be read, or ex-
amined, by at least one hundred thousand
boys and girls. Now, how many of that
number are going to send their names,
and subscriptions for the year? A great
many, VIC trust, for we labor for your bene-
fit, and we wish our labors to do as much
good as possible. We do not think there
is family of children in the United States
or the Canadas, where the CAsKEr might
not be a welcome visitant, where there
might not be pleasure and benefit derived
from it, worth ten times its price. We
were children once, ourselves, and know
how much we should have priced such a
work"
Now ask Mr.. Dempster what he thinks
about it? and if you want to sec the Cas-
ket, come to the Citizen Office and we will
show you one.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20

PERsoNAL-Dr. Garst, of the firm of
Garst & Galloway, Marysville, paid US a
visit "a day or two ago. The Doctor was
formerly an unlucky miner of this neigh
borhood, but not so in his present busi-
ness. lie is President of the Citizens
Steam Navigation Company, and has
manfully put his shoulder to the wheel, to
rnn ''cwn that odious Steam Boat mo-
nopoly-a fact that should be kept in
mind by mountain traders.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20
EXCITEMENT AT Los ANcr1.rs I'll

EXCITEMENT AT Los ANGELES. The
Southern Californian says the order from
the Supreme Court to stay proceedings
against the two criminals, Lee, and
Brown, has been met with indignation by
five thousand persons who are in Los An.
geles, determined to have them executed.
The Sheriff, determined 10 do his duty.
spiked the ordnance in the city, and made
his will, being supported by only twenty
men. Smiths were at work all night.
drilling out the spikes.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20

and jackasses, who should be seen and not
heard. The public thought twice and
that brought them to the hoax, but they
never think three times, and so the puff
succeeded.
The John L. Stevens arrived last-night
with the q. S. mails, and two hundred
passengers. By her we have dates from
New York, to Dec. 10th, and from Liver
pool, to Dec. 4th, being four days later
than previous advices. I send you the
paper containing the most important
news. ScRUGGs.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20
Arrival ofthe Steamship
JOHN STEPHENS.

JOHN l.. STEPHENS.
The Pacific Mail Steamer John L. Ste.
phens arrived on Saturday 18th inst.
bringing two hundred passengers and the
Atlantic Mails; New York dates of Dec
20, and from Liverpool Dec. 4.
We are indebted to Langton 4 Bro for
the delivery Of States papers, at 4 o'clock
Tuesday morning.
A destructive fire occurred in New York
on the goth Dec. A ball was in progress
in the Assembly Rooms when the fire broke
out, and one man was killed and several la
dies are missing. The goth of Dec. was
the co!dest day of the season in New York
the thermometer stood in the sun at l8
dogs. above zero-and at Bangor same
day, the thermometer registered II degs
below zero.
There appears to be a good deal of un-
easiness in regard to the transportation of
the Southern mail after the lst of Jan'y.
There is no agreement yet between the
Postmaster and the Railroad Company,
and it has been found impracticablc to get
boats to convey the mails between Wash
ington and Charleston. Rumor says that
the Postmaster General will save his hon
or by allowing sub-contract with the
Railroad company, granting their terms.
In THE SENATE Mr.. Stuart had reported
bill in favor Of extending the California
land commission which was passed.
Mr.. SUMNER presented the memorial Of
the Baptist Free Mission Society Of New
England praying for the repeal of the Kan
sas-Nebraska Bill, and Fugitive Slave
Law. He moved that they lie on the
table, as Mr.. Chase will soon call up his
bill prohibiting slavery in the Territories.
MIR. BAyARD moved the consideration of
the Act of last session for the naturaliza-
tion Of children of American parents, born
abroad. Passed.
Mr.. SUMNER presented resolution that
a Committee of Conference be directed to
consider whether further legislation is ne.
cessary to protect the fishery interests,
and especially by amending the system of
licensing, altering the terms of bounty, on
the Banks aud Cod fisheries, and extend
ing this bounty to the Mackerel fisheries.
In THE HOUSE, General Whitfield the
delegate from Kansas, was announced, and
took the oath to support the Constitution
of the United States.
Several bills were introduced and refer
rcd. Among them one by Mr.. Hughes,
making an appropriation for the working
of steam dredges on Lake Champlain.
The House passed bills granting addi
tional powers to the Corporation at
Washington, increasing the compensation
of Auxiliary Guard, &c.
FROM EURoPE.-The London papers
had received news by telegraph from Vi
emma, that the treaty of alliance between
Austria and the Western Powers had
been signed.
There has been no more fighting in the
Crimea since the terrible battle of Inker-
man, on November 5th, in which the Al
lies lost four thousand, and the Russians
ten thousand men.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20

SENATORIAL ELECTION From tele-
graphic dispatches to. the Marysvillc Her.
aid, we learn that the Legislature went
into joint convention on Wednesday after
noon. After the fourth ballot they atl-
journed to Thursday. The last ballot
stood thus: Gwin, Al; Edwards, "a !;
McDougal, s; Broderick, IL McCorkh.
l3; Soule, 3 /; Hallock, Sprague, l !;
Marshall, q; Smith, 4 scattering g.
Whole number Of votes cast Ill neces-
sary to . choice, Sc.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20

SruSKr-The Butte Record says: "a
private letter from Sacramento states that
the Broderick men are resolved on the de-
feat Of Gwin, even at the price Of electing
an q. S. Senator from the ranks Of whig-
gerry, and that the Gwin men will stand by
him, until there is slight congealment in
that very hot climate, which We read of.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20

GIBsoNvILLE MEssENGER-Our excel
lent northern neighbor has changed hands,
MIR. Helm having disposed of his interest
in the establishment, together with the edi-
torial stool, to John K. Lovejoy. Esq
Under the late administration the Mcssen-
ger was conducted with ability, indepen-
dence and manliness- much so that we
are surprised at friend Helms abdication.
Mr.. Lovejoy appears with a graceful in
troductory, among other we'll written edi-
torials. Our contemporary will please con-
slder the Citizens beaver raised and the
istchstring on the outside.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20

MARYsY1LLE ELEcT1oS-At the Elec-
ton on the 18th, inst, the citizens Of
Marysyiue decided to subscribe 100000,
to sustain the Citizens Line Of Steamers
Very nobly did the Express and Herald
combat that scaly monopoly monster, and
we hope they will continue to x.ee "a,
unil il : finally srapeled
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20

Posi- OFFICE At FOREST C1rY.-A
Post Office has recently been established
at the Henry House, Forest City. The
Post Master, Col. Henry, is one of the
most enterprising citizens tf that enter
prising little city Of the woods, and keeps
a Hotel of which every visitor speaks in
terms of praise.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20
Complimentary Dinner,

~ complimentary D1nner,
OuR worthy fellow townsman, William
s. Spear, being about to return to New
York on a visit, his friends-we mean the
citizens Of Downieville, generally-ten-
dered him q complimentary dinner, on
Thursday. at which they presented him
with splendid gold, lever watch, as an
evidence of their respect and friendship
for an old settler, an able attorney, and
gentleman whose straightforward, man
ly course, and generosity of heart, has
never been questioned in his adopted
home.
Mr.. Spear is, we believe, the pioneer
lawyer of Sierra county, he came to Dow
melville in 1850. and very soon took high
rank in his profession, and gained the con-
tidcnce of his fellow citizens; so much so,
that few cases were tried without "Bill
Spear being employed by one of the
parties.
FL. 3. Cossitt Esq, was chosen to
make the presentation his speech was
brief, appropriate, and very justly COM
plimentary to the benifcary. The gift
was acknowledged by Mr.. Spear in few
well chosen words, which were received
by the company with hearty cheers, after
which the music of knives and forks com.
menced with much spirit.
We are sorry that our limited space
will not admit of publishing the addresses,
and the various and witty sentiments ex-
pressed round the board; for there has
never been more agreeable party in
Dowrieville-certainly never a compli-
mentary dinner more deserved.
St. Louis Library Association.
This association was organized in October
last, with capital of $500. Officers-D.
7. Berry, President; n. S. Hill, Treasurer;
and DR.. A. Jump, Secretary. There are
now 234 vols. in the library: 43 vols. His
tory, % Biography, Is Law and P oltics
IA Poetry, II Harper's Miscellany, and
the remainder, standard works on various:
subjects. The ST. Louis folks are pro-
verbally enterprising, and they can we'll
afford to be, living as they do in one OF
the richest mining districts in the State;
nor can any other little town boast of more
generous hearted, enterprising citizens
About a year ago, we left the pick and
shovel "friz up in a deep cut, near St.
Louis; since then they have thawed out,
and somebody else has dug the gold we
were after. Preston, of the North Star.
like the star spangled banner, is still there;
we mean the man who used to trust all
the dead-broke miners, and never lost
much by it. We are told the great fire
didn't fry the generosity out of him, nor
did it 'bust up Frank Evcrts, one of the
most energetic and obliging expressmen
in this good State. And Old Isaac-it is
with deep humiliation, we confess to hav-
ing done old Isaac grievious wrong
Having entrapped the ugicst sort of wca-
eel, and knowing Isaac's passion for pets,
we sent mischievious hombre to nego-
clate sale with the zoologist. For and
In consideration Of the sum Of twenty dol
lars, to him in hand paid, the rascal con-
sentcd to let Isaac have the civst-cat, "5e-
In as twas him." A few nights after, the
weazel slipped bis tether, took the head
oil a iavorite Shanghac rooster, and leaned
Tor parts unknown. God forgive US we
had no idea what dangersome critser it
was.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20
SHooTING-Ar ORLEANS FLAT-On The

SHooTING-Ar ORLEANS FLAr-On Tues
day gambler named FATTY" shot, and
severely wounded two persons at Orleans
Flat. He was on drunken spree, and
while fourshing a revolver. threatning to
shoot somebody, the weapon was discharg-
cd, wounding man in the leg. He then
went into the New Orleans House and
fired another shot wounding lady, (Mrs.
Buchanan in the shoulder He was ar
rested by the bystanders, who threatened
to string him up forthwith but it appear
ing that the shooting was probably acci-
dental, or at least the work of mailman,
they concluded to send him to Nevada.
The lady is very dangerously hurt, though
the physician has hopes of her recovery.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20

STATE PR1NrER.-Mr. Stephens, of Ell
Dorado has given notice in the Assembly.
that he will at an early date, introduce ..
bill to abolish the Office of State Printer:
and to have the public printing done By
the lowest bidder, under the contract sys-
tenn
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20

ASSEMBLY DocuMESrs-Hon. w. B.
Farwell. of the Assembly, will accept our
thanks for copy of bill introduced, apro-
viding for the survey and construction Of
o wagon road from Sacramento to the
eastern boundary of the State"
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20

WE would call the attention of our
readers TO the advertisement of our old
friend Geo. II. Beach, Esq, Of Marysville.
Now is the time to ornament your gar
dens and yards with choice fruit-trees and
rrape-vines.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20

HAM BAR-The Sierra Co., at this
place, are averaging IA ounces per day
to the hand-there are six shares, work.
ing nine hands; their tunnel extends back
into the hill about four hun 1red feet, where
large chambers are dug out, wooded up
and walled with stone to sustain the great
weight above. One of these chambers.
we are told, is l45 feet square, we'll Sc
cured. On Thursday forenoon, the compa-
ny took out 9 OF while prospecting the
bed rock about two feet in depth. Shares
are held in this company at $4,000. To
the gentlemanly foreman, Mr.. Marks, and
the members Of the company. We return
our thanks for the courtesy extended to
Us on our late visit. 81.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20
CORRESPONDENTS.
DowNIRvILLR,

Jan. Is, 1855.
To Mr.. WIN. s. SPEAR-Dear STR
Having heard Of your intended departure
for the Atlantic States, we beg leave to
tender you public dinner, lat the o. 8.
Hotel,) Thursday evening, the 18th, inst,
at 8 o'clock. Sincerely hoping for your
in this. our only way to
show our appreciation of your worth - .
citizen. character as a gentleman. and
intrinsic value as friend,
We remain, Yours Truly.
d. E. HuNGERFoRD.
]. WEBB NICHOLSON.
E. w. CASEY.
Committee on behalf Of citizens.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20

The citizens of Stockton, at meeting on
Saturday last, subscribed $4,000, toward
building a line Of Steamers. to ply between
that city and San, Francisco, in opposition,
to the Combination,
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20

CoLDEE-Thc YreFa Herald says that
the thermometer indicated three degrees
belsu sero On ths morning OF the 9Th inst
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20

@J. NJ, Of Eureka didn't send his
name with his communication.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20

The YREKA HERALD has been enlarged. !.
It needed no other improvement.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20

THANKs to Hon. P. G. Shafer, for yalu.
able documents from Sacramento.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20
DowNIEvrLLE, }
Jan. Is. 1855. {

Jan. l6, 1855.
MAJ. D. e. HUNeERFoRD, J. Wrss
NICHOLSON. AND F.. w. CASEY.
Gentlemen LIN reply to your Aattering'
note Of this date, while accept the com.
pliment SO generously rendered ME, am
at loss for language to express my ap-
probation of those kindly feelings which
have prompted it, on the part of my fel-
low citizens.
l have long been resident Of Dow
Neville, and as it has become endeared to
me by associations, the recollections Of
which now throng about me, in almost
startling vividness, leave it, though.
but for a brief period, with regret. Be
assured, gentlemen, that shall carry with.
me the kindest wishes for the prosperity
Of our little town, and the success of iss
noble-hearted citizens; and shall esteem
myself most happy, upon my return, in
greeting my Downieville friends again, and
in taking mp permanent residence among.
them.
! thank you, aud those whom you rep
resent, heartily and sincerely, for the kind
ly interest you and they have exhibited
toward me, now and heretofore and when.
| cease to be mindful Of the many favors
received at their hands, it will be onlv
when cease to be among the living.
l remain, Gentlemen, your ob't. servY..
WIN. s. SprAR
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-20
January.

Jan. 10, fair-mow reduced to - inchee
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Assoeisfion meet Fhrif Office 10 DAD FaIows Hal ON
the arst Monday feveTy month James Pres
idenE Thos sbields Escfetary; john Bein Treas.
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3 Smith NJ A Van; Hook, O " Race 49, ~
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ASSOCIATIONS. mest at the Office Of the Grand Secretary
n Odd Fellows HAIL Oh the fourth Wednesday in Jan
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4. .oficers-Henry Bier President James Fufnsanx
Secretary ] Stroud, j., Treasurer
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NnwoRLnAsa meets a III ofass q The
month. .oficers-s NJ Todd, OF Hope Lodge No. IA
president Gould Lodge No ~ Treasurer
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No 9 sfoutoa, Of Crescent NosssW psliss 10 2
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AErna M. si,, meetsat Shreveport, Wednesday
eyeuipg.
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l day evening.
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! evening. ~
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I Monday evening. =
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evening.
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dag evening.
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! evening.
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OF LeussAsA T. o. o. ~ meets semi annually, on the
ttiird Tuesdsysin January and July, in Grand hodge
Rooms at add sFeliows' Hall, corner of 9enap and
Lasayetts streets. New oreans Officers fer the year
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DaR DistrietNo, z; oaear Barhss, Of Magnolia NJ
4R.WDs P Of District No. - \
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should be Directed, James Furneaax, Gfana Scribe
Grand Secretary's office in Odd Fellows Hall.