The weekly union record., 1864-12-31

Il anuears that Tom Martin came TO the ranch OF
Mr. Robinson to set FIRE to the barn and DO 9TH
er injury to said Robinson in consequence of an old
eradge. Fire was applied 70 some straw in the barn
yard, but Nj. Robinson seeing it Immediately pro
eeeded to check its progress, and whilst 50 doing
Nr.Maltin made his appearance with double bar
rel shot gun ana leyeled and snapped both barrels
at Mr. Robinson, then rushing forward struck him
over the shoulder with the gun. Robinson then
picked mp a club and struck Martin on the arm,
breaking i near the elbow and knocking the gun
out Of his hands. Robinson gathered the gun and
beat Martin on tile thigh breaking the bone and
mangling the flesh. Constable Dick arrested and
brought Robinson before Squire Hall for examina
ton. In default OF bail in the sum Of one thous
sand dollars, be was committed TO jail. Warrants
were also issued for the arrest of one kusic and
Martin for making the assault with deadly weapons
and also for attempt to burn the barn. ku>ic was
held 70 bail in the sum Ct six hundred dollars to
keep the peace.
Summary ARREST OF 4 THIEF-The Appeal Of
December 3oth says; last Monday night a valua-
ble mule was stolen from the Seven Mile House, on
Feather River, owned by Tom Ryan. On Tusday
Mr.. Ryan and man named Armaudtrout started
oat in pursuit Of the thief and mule who could be
tracked rs the soft state Of the ground. They FOL
lowed the thief to the Butte Mountains, and over
peak 20 another till they foand the mule staked
out to Craze. Following up the tracks, they soon
after discovered saddle, and not many yards dis
taGt Mexican cautiously hid in a ledge OF rocks.
The Mexican, on being discovered. drew knife and
made towards Ryan, who was in advance of lis
companion. Ryan, seeing the desperation Of the
Thief drew his revolver and tried to shoot him; but
his pistol failed 60 off, the caps OILY exploding.
BY this time ArmaEjtrout had come up and fired i
shot at the Mex can, which took effect and brought
him TO terms. It was found that the ball struck
the thief near the backbone, passing through the
side and lodging in the left arm just above the e.
bow. The prisoner was brought into Yuba City
shout o'clock an Wednesday night and surrender
ed to the authorities. Soon after arriving, the
wound was probed and cleansed Of foul matter and
dressed by DR.. Danwel. OF Yuba City. and ascer-
tanned not to be fatal. The prisoner was removed
to the Yuba county hospital on Thursday morning.
EcoSoafY Is WgALrH.-Ihose of or readers who
require a light motive power on the prosecution of
their business wi,I 10 well to read the advertise
meut under the above heading to be found else
where in our columns. Hunts Patent SelfRegua
ting Horse Powers. have been used extensively in
hi, State during the past two years, and have be-
come famous for the eyenness with which they run.
They will answer every purpose of Steam Engine,
ana are well adapted for use in Quartz Mills and
for running machinery for turning Wood, Brass or
Iron. Also for scroll saving. or for saving wood.
FarIuess VIII also find them exceedingly conyen-
lent for various purposes. The first cost OF the
machines is very light, and they do not get out of
repair. They viii be found to be the most economi-
cal, As well As the most convenient motive powers
for light work thai has yet been Invented.
BALL AT TIE UNIoN.-Iast evening, the ball at
the Union Hotel was largely attended. The elite
aud beautiful were in attendance from far and
Al joined merrly in the mazy dance till the morn
Of a new day-it was one of the most pleasant of
the Old Year. I rich and delicious New Year
Eve supper was served for the OCCASION and to the
greatest satisfaction Of the numerous guests. The
music was excellent and added much to the festiv-
tiles Of the occasion.
NATIVE WINE.-H. Clifford, Esq, whose resi-
dence and vineyard is near White Rock, presented
20 ,his office bottle Of his manufacture of wine. 1t
is said by the best judges who have tested its quail
tiles to be the finest article manufactured in the
state.
CART. E. c. Ledyari lef, for the Capital city on
Thursday evening last. We would not be surprised
on.his return, to learn that he IS duly empowered
"a. oil. H., :
Capt. Geo. Perkins informs Us that he has re
oejyed the sum of twelve dollars from the citizens
Of Mooretowa precinct, to be added 10 the already
large sam forwarded to the Sanitary Commission.
COMPANY 6, Eighth Regiment California yolun
,eers, Captain Hubbard, recruited at Maryswlle
was assigned to duty at Alcaraz Island on the 2sth
1i the present month.
JOHN k.'-rhis industrious aud energetic gen
t.eman. John W Cay, Carrier OF the Express, won,
in a r-f.e. or Christmas eve. $50 watch.
EN AvANr-To-norrow morning. Walter N. e.
I5tt invites Ms friends and customers to sec him.
He va. have in readiness New Year Gift.
THIS Gassaways, lately convicted at this place OF
highway - b1egy have appealed their cases to the
SGpreme Court.
We are under obligations to Nj. Il. 4. Downer
fer late copies Of Wilkes Spirit.
SEVERAL OF our prominent citizens have been
o. visit 70 The Bay ci.y enjoying the seabreezes
4 New Years dinner Will lie served up at the St
Nicholas Hotel in the finest style.
The Grass Valley Union aud the News
Ia Gazette are discussing this subject. Tht
latter paper had in one Of its issues this weel
az able leader Of over column and half oil
the use c! the apostrophe in the possessive case
\ poor subject for editors to discuss.