The weekly union record., 1865-12-23

for repairs-but the energy of Biuuey soou
completed the work. The future prospects Of
the road are good. Over one half the T rail
has been landed and the balance daily ex-
pected at San Francisco to complete the road
from Lincoln 10 Narysville; when passenger :
and freight will have quick through trip to
and from Sacramento.
CHRISTMAS BALL.-On Monday evening
next, Amos Thatcher, of WysDdotte, will give
q grand ball at his old aud well known stand
The Ball Room is one of the best arranged
and as extensive as there is in the county A
splendid Christmas supper will be served up
for the guests. Good music will be in atten-
dance. A general good time is anticipated
Those wishing to spend merry Christmas
visit to this Village, six miles distant, merry
dance and al extra supper, should not fail to
visit Wyandotte.
JUSTICES OF THE PEAcE.-The following
named persons were elected Justices of the
Peace, at the recent Judicial election:
Ophir Township, John Dick, S. Strauss;
Chico-W. Fl. Duren, John Mcintyre; Ham
iton-D. c. Norton, A. D. Nelson: Bidwel
E. S. Ruggles, Geo. Mcbride; Mt. Spring
John Freeland, j. w. Woodman; Oro-D.
Lewis, l.. Verney; OregOn-Smuel Glass, Fl.
Fairbanks; Concow-M II. Wells, W. Ro-
bertsoD; X imshew-W Leonerd aud s. Rugh
CoUGHEY's CoURr.-Ah Jim arrested for
burglary, for entering the Store of Joseph
Bloch, and stealing Sack of Rice.
All Choy arrested on complaint of All Helm,
for grand larceney. Both the above cases sent
to Grand Jury.
Dec. 20-Warrant issued for William Mess,
oncomplaint of of j. W. Weakly, charged
with stealing 1926 in gold coin.
BALL AT WESTERN HoUsE.-F c. Thomas,
Thompson Flat, will give Christmas Ball at
bis Western HOTEL on Monday eve, December
18th. The public are generally invited to
attend. Tickets, including supper, 81 80.
Here is opportunity to spend a 9 jolly Christ
mas Eve" among the most generous boys and
good looking ladies.
ALL RErAIRED.-M Mountain roads leading
to Oroville have all been repairedand the usual
trade and travel commenced TIE Stages on
the Woodville Road have been max ing regular
trims for tho mast tyyo veaL,
THIEVES ABoUr.-Tbe Chinese Camps on
the west bank of Feather river, at what is
called the Rancheria, were Fsbbed on Saiur-
day night last The thieves were FIVE 10 NUM-
ber and with few exceptions, every camp was
visited and all the money, blankets and valua
bles carried eff There are large number of
Johns in this camp, and our informant says
the majority were left pennless and without
clothing.
MAsoNIc.-At the annual meeting of the
Orovie Lodge, No. 1903, F. and A. NJ, held
on Saturday evening, November %. 1868, the
following officers were elected for the ensuing
year: Isaac Upham, w. NJ; Thomas Faux
ner, S W; Joseph Portman, j. W; D. y.
Friesleben, Treasurer; and J. B. Thomas Sec
rotary. The above officers were duly Installed
on Saturday the 9th of December.
THs BoUsrY-The Boston Advertiser of
October 9TH says: The War Department has
decided that men who enlisted in the Battalion
of Cavalry assigned to the 4th Massachusetts
Cavalry on ard after October p, 1868. are
entitled to the bounty of $500, and those who
enlisted prior to that date are entitled TO the
500 bounty only.
PRoBArE CouRr-Estate of B. F. Gage
deceased, petition filed ard order entered 10
set aside homestead to widow Of the deceased
Estate Of James c. Wilson. deceased Pc
titon to sell real estate, fled and order entered
and certified copy Of order issued to Union
Record for publication.
YouxG Folks CoSoERr.-The Juveniles OF
Orovile will give concert Of Vocal Music,
at the Union Hotel Hail. on Wednesday eve
ming 9th inst. The proceeds to be applied
for the benefit of the Oroville Union Sabbath
School Library. All are invited TO attend
Admission, 80 cents.
MAsox1C.-The following were elected ofi-
GERS of Forbestowu Lodge, No. 30, F. and A.
NJ. at their regular Annual Communication,
Saturday evening, Dec. 10th 1865: \. d.
Plum. W. NJ; VIM. Watson. 5. w. j. Har
ris. J. w; \. Lewis, Treas; Fl. 5. Maddox.
Secretary
Ho, FoR THE HoLLlDAYs--A large and
splendid assortment Of Holiday Presents have
just been received at the Jewelry Store Of
Geo. +. Smith.
Gov Low has appointed L. 2. Smith Of
Forbestowu, Notary Public
MusrERING ORA soldier writing from
Santa Fe, New Mexico. Nov. 18th to Sacra-
mento Union says Owing to the petition o.
the Territorial officers and citizens to the au
-. tho c-i1- from, tho