The weekly union record., 1864-12-17

Concow tp., were engaged this week in transport
ing the machinery for mill to be erected upon the
ground We understand that they have crushed a
considerable quantity of the rock by the aras,ra
process, with gratifying results Owing to the bad
condition OF the roads in the mountains, the haul
ing OF the machinery to the claim tedious job
SHARP-This i a strong case Of circumstautial
eyidence'-but no one hung on it. A Wisconsin
editor is responsible to Wit At one Of our hotels
the landlJard recently accosted a boardar with
'See here, Mr.. b, the chamJermaid found hair
pin iu your BED this morning; it will not answer
..Wel ," replied the boarder, Il found lair the
butter this morning atit did not prove to ne that
there was a woman ia it.
W1sLrY's SrrREscoPr1cAN.-Thi fine colec-
ton Of photographic pictures and dissovins views
was exhibited in the hail Of the Union Hotel three
nj hts this week. The magnificent scenery Of the
Yosemite Valley, in this State, Is very faithfully
delineated on a large scale. and seyera graphic
representations OF battle in the present war,
with other artistic productions, combine to make
this very mcritogous exhibition.
Cmco SANITARY FAIe-The patriotic ladies Of
Chico win hold a FAIR for the benefit of the Sani-
tary Fund, on Thursday. December goth, commen-
ciag at ten o'clock, \. ". During the day and
evening table Will be kept in readiness with all
the Injuries of the Sew England Kitchen We
are assured this viii be grand affair. Donations
viii be thankfully received trom all parties who
are favorable to the good cause.
GREAT ExcITENENr.-For a few days past our
city has been visited by Il large number Of strange
faces. Rumors were numerous as to the cause Of
their visit but the truth has eventually leaked cat,
that their Intentions were merely of speculative
character. Having heard that Geo. {. Smith was
selling ont his entire stock Of Watches. Clocks,
Jewelry etc at cost. they here for the express
purpose Of purchasing supply for themselves and
families.
PArRIor1c.-Oue of oar mountain subscribers,
Mr.. \. J. Ferguson, tired of the pick and shovel
and anxious to do Uncle sam some service against
any or all his enemies passed through town to-day
on his way to enlist in the Eighth regiment. Long
may Jou live, Andy. to do battle for the glorious
old flag and our free institutions
DgrMTrD.-Very unexpectedly to his friends
hereibouts, ;he Hon. F. N. Smith, State Senator
from this county. took his departure for the East
on the opposition steamer OF the 18th instant He
Is perhaps after Uncle Abraham for some fat po-
ssh. We hope be viii give him one OF hi, best
jokes!
DAxcg-NEw YrAn-Capt. Bird, Proprietor of
the Union Hotel, ialarms the public thA. he VIII
give a grand ball, on Friday evening, December
50. 81. Good music VIII be in attendance. The
elite and beautiful viii be present to enjoy the
Happy New Year in the whir,s of the may
dance.
To ScErr HoLDERs.-I viii be seen in another
column that the County Treasurer has made call
for ten thousand dollars worth Of county warrants
Now is the time to cash your scrip The bids Will
be opened on Wednesday, 2Sth. Money for the
New Year.
TIE Sanitary Fair. j; VII be remembered comes
of at Oroyille, on next Saturday December 2lth.
Donations Will be received by the committee up to
the hour ofsale.- There viii be grand ball in the
evening, at Armory Hall; dAncing VIII commence
early.
u Ircx.-Charley Lincoln, formerly an old resi-
deat ofthiS place, and exeaitor Of the North Cali
tornianiS now cashier Of a National Bank. at North
Bennington, Vernon. which has capital stock of
$500 600. Mr.. L. was an able and ready writer.
and has many warm friends in his old home.
PERsoNAL.-A. L. Chamberlin, formerly an old
resident of Bate. paid onr town flying visit, on
Yesterday. He is one Of Cautornia's earliest po-
ueer>. a successful business man. and has many
warm and substantial friends in Butte
Ar a called meeting Of Table Mountain Lodge
No. l24 F. and An. he following officers were
duly Installed by ?. M.--A. c. SimpsouP N; J.
Bloch. W. NJ; James Locher. 5. W; II. B. Hunt
J. ". c. + Cotton, Treasurer: J. Bean. Secretary
TIE [. :. Internal Revenue received by collector
t.. ". Pliaty, since the first day Of November last
amounted TO tie sum Of seventeen thousand dol
lars. There is some Of the currency il old Baite
and it keeps rolling in tast.
RoADS in the mountains, we learn. are badly
washed by the rains, and in many places nearly
NtN 4ttAA> llaf ( ltIt4
aged. and cannot, probably. be repaired before the
ground ,lries in the spring.
If YoU-haye = taste fer good liquors, see the
advertisement headel-"New Saloon If YOU
want the worth Of your money" follow the diree-
tons therein stated-see Lee about it, anyhow. he
is an old pioneer.
Ho1IpAYs.-Young & Anderson are selling of
their extensive stock Of Jewelry aad Fancy Goods
a; COS; prices. Now Is ine opportunity to make
holiday preseason bny yourself rich-in jewelry.
\ wo9d 70 the wise, etc.
THE destruction Of small game il the food Of 81
and s., was OF immense value 10 the farmers Of
the valleys. The high water Of lateshas continued
the favor TO considerable extent.