The weekly union record., 1865-09-09

honest men get their dues" whercupon man
named Corbetf, went to the officers and solici-
ted the power to arrest them, offering to give
half the reward. The power was given him,
and the men arrested. After their arrest the
leader made clean breast OF the whole trans
action and denounced this man Corbett as one
of the parties who participated in the robbery.
We understand the most of the treasure was
recovered, it being in bullion they dared not
attempt to dispose of it.
MINING CAMP BURNED.-On Monday last
q fire broke out in the backsmithshop of G.
Byerle & Co., at Rock Creek, burning it to
the ground. A strong wind was blowing and
the flames reached their mining cabin and also
that Of George Shape. The entire mining
camp was totally destroyed, sluice boxes,
mining tools, provisions and the entire clothing
of the different parties except the suit they
were wearing. Mr.. Shape bad laid in his
winter provision.
POSTAL SERvIoE.-R. g. Gaski Agent Of
the Post Office Department, informs US that
he has been instructed from headquarters to
annul the Company contract made by him for
the daily Mail to Oregon, and to contract for
a weekly one. Mr.. GaskiIl has also shown US
some rich specimens of quartz rock, beautifully
bespanged and impregnated with gold, which
he purposes exhibiting at the State Fair.
The specimens were taken from Roberts &
Co.'S claim near Forbestown
HOUSE BURNED.-The house of D. Murs-
holt, of Hamilton township, took fire o1 Tues
day last, causing a total destruction of the
house and furniture, about ten tons of wheat,
a large number of wool sacks aud all the out
buildings. A clean sweep of everything on
the premises was made By the fire, making
heavy loss to the proprietor
THE troubles and vexations experienced BY
printers in political contest. is unknown
to any one out OF the craft. We are glad the
9th of September is over, and as the smoke of
the battle clears ups we shall try aud make
the REcoRD of more interest to the general
reader, and devote greater space to the local
interest Of the county.
FAsr TIxE-The stage from Shasta to Oro-
ville yesterday, says the Appeal of this morn
ing. made the following time. which is said to
be the best, with the same number OF pas sen.
gers, ever made: Left Shasta Craddock. whpl
at 6 u A.. M.-left Tehama Briggs. whiplat
1914 p. NJ, and arrived at Oroville Clio P. NJ
The distance is los miles, and the stage
brought II passengers
HoMEwARD Bound. John S. Hutchins,
leaves for the States on the next steamer, to
visit old friends and relatives He is one of
our earliest settlers, near the Central House.
an extensive and industrious farmer, aud high
ly esteemed. May he have pleasant trip aud
speedy return.
The County Board of Examination consist
ing of Isaac Upham, County Superintendent,
Albert Wright and II. n Nutting met at the
school house in Oroville. yesterday. pursuant
to notice. Mr.. A. A. Small and Miss Martha
Miller were the only applicants, and both re
eeived certificates
ATTENTION, Co. A !-Attend your regular
monthly meeting this Saturday evening, at
s o'clock. A full attendance is requested, as
important business will come before the Co.
By order II. B. HUNT, Capt
"a. T. DowSRR, o. s.
TAKE NorIoE SCHOLARS. - The Public
Schools will commence on Monday, Oct, ID
get your books all ready and rub up your
knowledge. By order of Trustees,
JAS. YOUNG, Clerk.
USAvorDAsLY, We have delayed this issue
OF our paper about four hours from the regu-
lar time, but trust as it is the first time 10 two
years, We will be excused.
tbs Boston Transcript announces that
enough has been realized in Massachusetts,,
Rhode Island and New York, to swell the
estate of the late President to 100000. 1t
is authorized and requested 10 say that the
active labors of obtaining subscriptions to the
Lincoln fund have ceased.
ARCHBISHOP ALENANY has issued Pastoral
Letter proclaiming Jubilee in the name of
Pope Plus lX, specifying the conditions upon
which the Jubilee may be enjoyed, such as
visiting the cathedral or other churches for
prayer, confession, fasting. besiowal of aims,
etc.
GESERAL McCLELLAS is spoken of as Chief
Engineer Of the New York Fire Department,
with salary of $4,000. He wont do. In
case of large FIRE be would stop the machine
and call on the corporation for reinforcemeuts
A MOVEMENT is on foot by colored men to
purchase the Charleston Mercury and publish