The Sierra citizen., 1859-12-31

joy that dances in every eye denote that it is truly
happy year with them ample remuneration for
the little gifts you may bestow. May their happiness
not abate during the coming year. Tomorrow, these
greetings may be looked for, when all will be remind
ed Of year ago. Then, say the mind will be led
step by STEP to trace the events of the old year. 1t
to be hoped that the reflections Of all will produce
pleasure than pain; and when we bid adeu to the de-
parted, let greet the with joy, and all ex-
claim" Happy New Year!"
ALTuRAs.-The effort now being made to divide this
County, and create the County Of Aluras is tre-
mendous. Every nerve is strained to make it appear
that the people in the northern portion of the County
in most deplorable condition, geographically
sdered. Now let US take sober view of the matter as
it is: Our county finances not by any means in
condition recklessness visionary calcula
tons in dividing the County. Until within the past
year, our County, financially, was in bad condition !;
but by good management the part of the Board Of
Supervisors the condition of affairs has been very mate
rally improved we at this time just beginning to
prosper But divide the County, aud all the bright hopes
for the future gone In the first place, the cost Of
carrying the County government is about the same
whether the territory be large small and in the in
of the division Of this County, would have the
of taxable property from which to obtain the means
thus showing that it would become imperativey
sary double the present of taxation in order
meet the actual demand. We have given but an out
line of this NATTER at this time, the facts Of which will
apply to the proposed County Of Aturas, merely to
set property holders and taxpayers to thinking At
future time, will demonstrate by facts and figures the
true state of affairs in regard to the condition that Sierra
nd ho in in fho of &ho
part of Alturas, both financially and politically.
CHRISTMAS TREE PARTY.-The exercises at the NJ. E.
Church. Monday evening last passed off very pleas
antly. The house well filled with those who had
met for the purpose of witnessing the presentation of
gifts Three trees loaded with numberless presents
for distribution-t from friends to friends The
children all remembered, and also many gentle
sud ladies received Christmas gifts. The occasion
opened with very pretty speech from r. H. Taylor
Esq, and few remarks from Rev. Mr.. Pond when the
distribution of gifts commenced COL Taylor presented
them as they were taken from the trees, with short
address to each of the recipients Every seemed
much gratified with the evenings entertainment.
TEST OF THE HYDRANrs-On Monday last, under the
direction Of Captain John E. Ager, Chief Engineer,
the Downeve Fire Department tested their Hydrants
There six Hose Companies 1t is only
that the county appropriate sufficient to purchase
five hundred feet hose to render the Court House
and Jail perfectly safe from fire.
The members of the Fire Department and also holders
of ofproperty, will hold meeting at the Theatre next
Monday afternoon, for the purpose of electing Chief
Engineer and two Assistants for the ensuing year.
NEW PuBIlcAr1oN.-We are in receipt from the pub
fishers, of copy of work just issued from the press.
entitled "BANcRoFr's LAWYER AND Book OF Forks. y
edited by D. P. Beknap, of the San Francisco Bar and
published by H. H. Bancroft & Co., of that CITY. This
excellent work supplies desideratum long required not
only by the profession but by business men generally
Its plan embraces instructions for all ordinary ransac
ons in matters of conveyancing, contracts homesteads
landlord and tenant executors and administrators DOW
ers Of attorney arbitration, mechanics lien naturaza
ton partnership schools taxes Wills husband and Wife
covenants, bonds, corporations, stamp dues marriage
justices courts, mining laws divorce promissory notes
insolVents attachments etc. with numerous precedents
and forms, designed for the of county and town Of
ncers and business men, Miners mechanics
and farmers, and adapted under the revised laws and the
latest judicial DECISIONS to California Oregon and Wash
ington Territory We have examined its pages and con-
sdering it admirably adapted to the purposes of such
publication. cheerfuy commend it, It is for sale BY
= Eoscoe At the Mountain News Depot, Main street.
ODD Fellows ELEcr1oS.-Ata meeting of the Sierra
Lodge No. "a. l. o. of O. F., held on Thursday evening"
Dec. 2sth, the following officers were elected Henry
Strange, N. G. i; J. B. Reed, v. G.. Edward Matthews,
B. s.; e. W. Keyes, P. S.. Joseph Berg. Treasurer.
Masonic INsrALLAT1oE-The officers elect Of Sierra
B. A. Chapter. No. 81, and Mountain Shade Lodge No.
1s, F. b A. NJ duly installed on Tuesday evening,
Dec 9th. by E. Grand Scribe. Lewis Reynolds, HIP,
and P. n J. S. Van Dyke.
Coop PANEISo.-On Tuesday last two men went to
work washing the ground which miners cabin for.
mery stood, on Durgan Flat and in the two first pans
OF dirt they washed out six ounces Of gold The
gold was probably lost had been buried there by
former occupant Of the cabin.
DAxclNG ScBooL-Don't forget the Dancing School on
next Monday night, at the Gymnasium See notice in
another column Of to.days CITIZEN.
ATLANTIC NAn.-The mail for the Atlantic States and
Europe. will close at the Post Office In Downievle on
Monday next, Jan. I'd, at IL o'clock \. n.
MULES SroLEN-On the night Of the 26th inst, from
the pack train of Mr. O. A. Clements this place. four
mules stoen the Eleven Mile House, on the road
from MaEysvie to Downieville. Two Of them are dark
bay American mules, recently purchased from one Rob
nson. on Bear river, fifteen miles from Marysville The
other two Spanish muiss; light dun and the
other roam |; they may may not have the mark Of
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