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of Supervisors held last SATURDAY., there were pre-
sent 7. Fogg. Chairman and J. 4. Watson ihe
Board established election precincts ST Powell :
House ami Little Kimshew. and appointed the fol
lowing named persons as oticers Of enrolment and
election:
Little Kimsbew-L- A Snow. Clerk; j. Kitchens,
R. Cressy. judges
Powers House-Fayet.e Heard. Clerk, R. l.
Powell. Fl. Carey. Judges. J. c. Morrill,. lst Al
ternate; John Sparks. % do, Horace D. Ferson,
3rd do.
c. E. Campbell was appointed CLERK Of enroll
ment for Thompson's Flat precinct, II place Of
Orrin Wright resigned.
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PERsoSAL--J. s. Hittell, Esq. of the editorial
STAFF Of the San Francisco ALa has been in this
vicinity for some days past, collecting Information
for the report of Ross Browne on the mines. He
visited the Cherokee District on Thursday. We
dare say that the report Of Mr.. Browne will be an
elaborate one replete with valuable information
Let US hope this government report may contain
such information will attract public attention to
the vast mineral base of Cherokee and Table
Mountain, and point out the ways and to
make it available. There is money enough under
Hing those mountains and ravines, to buy up and
discontinue the Central Pacific swindle, and build
available railroad On the Feather river route,
with huge arms embracing Vallejo aud Portland
What magnificent Congressional District this
would then be. Let US send a representative of the
district 10 Washington not attorney Of the Cen
trail Pacific Railroad Company.
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PRECINCT ESRoLLHENr.-Those who have their
names on the Great Register, should bear in mind
th at it is necessary they should be enrolled in the
precinct where they reside thirty days prior to the
4th Of September. For this purpose they must call
upon the officers of enrolment and election, on or
before the 5th day of August No person can vote
whose name is not thus entered on the precinct en-
rollment, nor can his name be placed npon the pre-
cinct enrolment, (althoush it may be upon the
Great Register,) after the 5th day of August next
except for cause shown under oath that it was i'm
possible TO have it placed there before There are
now twenty three hundred fifty names on the Reg
i,ter exclusive Of those who have beea transferred
10 other localities. and the county will poll res
pcctable vote if attention be paid to the precinct
enrolment.
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CoxMENpABLE ENERGY We have an instance
OF energy and perseverance worthy of mention,
and Of the utmost success. We are told that Geo
W. Dyer, of 0rove, has. by his single and unaid
ed efforts and that means by The labor of his own
hands. run tunnel into Table Mount in distance
of three hundred feet Il is near the Monte de Orc
claim and It is said to be complete work in every
respect He is still driving it aheai confident that
he will soon find the bed rock pitching downward
aud plenty of pay dirt. His pluck and perse
ence deserve success and we hope be may realize
it. His example is worthy of imitation by those
who would prosper.
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LIFE INSURANCE We call attention 10 the ad-
vertisement of the North American Life Insurance
Company which appears in the present number of
the RECORD. 1t has the reputation of being per
tectly safe and reliable. and among the hes. man
aged companies in the United States. The travel
ing agent for California Mr.. William g. Brandrc;h
will visit Oroville soon. when those who desire
should improve the opportunity TO secure life in
surance policy. The registered policies. secured by
deposit Of stocks. issued by this company. rem
ders them as reliable and safe it is possible for
them to be made. This consideration should have
weight with those who contemplate the procuring :
o! a policy
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LOCAL NEWS.


ExopUs-The steady hot weather of summer
In the valley, is causing many families to HE to the
various summer resorts. where they cas- enjoy the
, invigoratng air OF the mountains. and the waters
>. their cool and refreshing springs. Several 10
calities in the mountains, well arranged to ac-
commodate residents Of the valley in this respect.
raising an abundance Of vegetables, and surround
ing their mountain homes with all the comforts Of
New England farm house. Among places where
those in search Of health and comfort may pass
few months pleasantly, are the Mountain House and
Berry Greek, on the Quincy road. and the large
and commodous hotel OF General Wood at Long
vile, on the Susanvie road. Both OF these noun
tain roads in fine condition. and drive over
their easy grades to mountain nights and beneath
the sighing pines, is treat that ought to be enjoy
ed by those accustomed to the heat and dust OF he
valley.
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VENUS QUARrz LEDGE.-This is an extension Of
the old Virgin Quartz Ledge near Yankee Hill
mouths past and it has developed to their entire
satisfaction. Mr.. Wightman has been below for the
purpose of making arrangements for procuring a
mill. In this he has been successful, and it is
templated TO have the mill in running order within
the next thirty five days The mill will have a
working capacity Of fifteen tons per day. Yankee
Hill bids fair to resume her old time prosperity. and
this time for permanent Advancement. Another
summer will witness the completion of the North
Fork wagon road along its eastern slope and with
quartz mill hammering away Oh her western slope
Yankee Hill be fair place for business.
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LAcoCRs SARSAPARiPuE 81 rrERs.-These Bit
ters recently introduced 10 the public. rapidly
gaining favor and acquiring reputation. and are
regarded with confidence il their efficacy by all who
have used them 4; this season of the year. when
the system is liable to disease, they act admir-
abv as a preventive. Being an admirable tonic
and blood purifier, and a very pleasant beverage
~thal. they are bound to become very popular.
Sarsaparilla. Of the best of blood purifiers. is
ore Of the Ingredients used in manufact turing the
Bttcrs. Their is indispensable in all popular
saloons. For sale at the dug store of A. McDer-
suot: Oroville.
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MoUNrAIN RoAD-Mr. Comfy has hundred
men al work on the Quincy and La Porte wagon
road Butte. Plumas and Lassen are paying con
siderable attention to such matters, and are con-
structiug some of the finest mountain roads in the
State. 1t will soon be 50 arranged that carriage
may be safely and speedily driven to any locality
in the three counties. Good roads and rich min
eral and agricultural resources will yet give prom
nence to these COUNTIES despite the constant legs
latiou tha, is taxing them for worthless improve
ments elsewhere.
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How 1T WAS RECElvEn--Ou the reception here
Of the news of the nomination Of Bidwel. by the
convention of the 10th instant one old line Repnh
lican got tight. and finished of the evening with
game OF draw poker. Ia mode the Sacramento
Uaion. Those sterling wheel-horse patriots John
Davis. D. c, Burlineame, and Geo. c. Moore, with
out whose assistance politicians are in bad luck.
brought out the Union gun labelled Death to trai
ors fred three izzles fer Ridwell and one gun fos
Gorham.
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CHANGE OF TiME.--Snce Monday last passenger
trains on the California Northern Railroad, have
lett MaIysviile 10. Uroville at III O'Clock \.
This arrang cement is great convenience for per
travelling into Northern California ana over
land to Oregon If the Oregon Stage Compagy
would so far oblige the travelling public on the
downward trip and make such conneclio on between
the terminus If the Yuba Rail Dad and Marysyille
As would permit the cars 10 leave Oroyille in the
morning. they would render their overland line still
more popular by gaining twentyfour bour's time
between Portland and San Francisco We hope
they will make this change and do away with all
unnecessary delay on the downward trip, as they
have the upward trip.
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A LrckY FRKNcHNAN-lt is related that the
Frenchman who found the fifty ounce chunk at
Last Chance. near the Mountain House in this
county had sold his claim for 4 fair sum with the
privilege of working two days longer; and while
thus engaged. was lucky enough 10 find the huge
specimen. No American could have struck such =
last chance.
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Rom BUILDING General Wood, proprietor OF
the mail line between Croville and Susanve, has
A number of men at work upon the road between
Humbng Valley and Butt Valley. 1t is reported
that he is making splendid road. He has eShib
tied great energy and industry in running this road,
and ought 10 have contract for daily mail at a
fair price. Our energetic neighbors of I.asSen and
B lack Rock deserve such increased mail facilities,
and it ought to be furnished them. A proper
showing, it is believed, viii procure il.
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Ia Posrg JOCKEY CLUs RAcEs.-The lherality
of this club in Offering purses is only exceeded by
the manner in which they distribute their compli-
ments Not ouly will all the blooded stock of the
State be in attendance, We are assured. but all
the political candidates also. /; viii thus al trd a
combination of the sports OF the turf and the
huskngs. The races commence on the llth Of
Augu>, and continue for five days. May We be
there to see and may La Porte flourish forever.
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OsovrrLk AND SrsANviLLk E1FREss.-R. II.
Rutherford proprietor Of the Ororil'e and Susan
willie Express. has purchased one half interest in
Whiting & Co.'S express basiness and routes in
Butte. Plunas aud Lsssen counties. The firm Of
the company viii no, be changed. Mr.. Rutherford
will hereafter act as the express messenger. and
hereafter make three trips per month on each Of
the routes.
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MARRIAGE AND CErIpAcY.-An Essay of Warning and
distraction for young inen-aso disease. and abuses
which PROSTATE the vital powers, with OF
ef-sent free OF charge sealed letter envelopes Ad
dress DR.. J. SkiIln Houghton, Howard Association,
Philadelphia Pa.
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LEAoxAps-Tebo Helms, of the Bank Exchange,
came to cur aid in the heat Of the day, yesterday
with pitcher of cool lemonade. As the dispenser
Of cold comfort. Tebo is the indispensable adjunct
Of hot weather. May this coolness between the
RECORD Office and Bank Exchange continue.
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SPECIAL. MEDICAL NorIcE.-Dr. Clias II. Tozer would
respectfully inform The sick and afflicted that his
Medical Institute is at the place, of Kearney
Jackson streets Francisco where he has been
established many years for the Of special COM
plants. Having relinquished my old mode of adyer
Using. which has become common with all the quack
doctors of san Francisco. filling the newspapers with
false references, for the purpose of imposing upon
strangers, think il is only necessary inform those in
need Of physician OF long experience and successful
practsce aa; be consulted at oil hours At my
medical institute,
Ladies suffering from the Whites Piles weakness of
the back, pains in the sides, headache palpation of
the heart erangemeno of their monthly sickness, and
all other diseases that the female system is subject to.
will find prompt relief by applying to Or. c H Tozer
My female monthly pills known to fail in
giving relief those for which they
mende5 To be obtained only at my oifceprice, five
dollars with full directions each box Sent by mail
express
Consultation free. All communications strictly
fidertsi CHAs. t. TozEE, N. D.,
Late consulting physician of Lock Hospital. London.
HuFE FOR THE AFFLIcTK0.--In another part Of this
paper will be found advertisement the celebrated
Institute established by c. Young 1850. In this
age OF deceit and charlaanisr, il boon to the su
ering to point to them where they Of OBJ
tanning the wished for and relief Under of
the sklful doctor the sick and troubled dvest
themselves OF their burden Of shame, lay aside their
cross, and health and happiness Iyouare sick
in trouble do hesitate-read the advertisement and
and follow the advice Do not forget the number or
the of directing your letter. Consultation Of
flee e36 Washington street. San Francisco.
warning Of its approach. hacking cough, dull pain
in the chest difficulty Of breathing, the indications
that there less irritation Of the lungs. II
this be neglected and so until pusules formed,
followed by tubercies which sometimes blood
vessels death VIII be the result. Aliens Lung BalsaIl
will heal all the irritated parts aay the inflammation,
removing the phlegrn and matter thus stopping the
copgh and preventing fatal Consumption.
For sale by Crane Brigham. and ReCiington Co.
san Francisco. Also by the Dealers in Family Medi-
cine gieerally.
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CLosEp.-The ST. Nicholas Hotel has been closed
for some DAYS Ii is rumored that Bob. Neal, its
popular bonnface aforeiime. is to re open it ssan
soon. We hope he win do SO.
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BACK At THE OLD STAND

~ othinE Is Coed to have q Nice
~ clean shave and your hair trimmed and cleaned
in good style We understand that Peter Maurer has
again leased the old stand formerly occupied and known
as Fergusons Hair Dressing Saloon MONTGOMERY st
Pete has got possession and viii reduce the prfoe of
baths 10 three for 81 He VIII be pieesed his old
tr1snls and customers n2= P NACREE
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PErscNAL-we had the pleasure of greeting
those honest and energetic yeonen, of Chico, J. c.
Vaudeville and R. o'Neal. on wednesday. 1he
light of their honest countsnanees sirensthed our
faith in man.
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OrovilIe Lodge, I9I, 1. o. of IT.

The regular meetings of this Lodge held every
Friday evening. at their Hall, orovile. over j. NJ.
Ciarhs Store. All members in good standing invit
ed to attend. JOHN z. LEONARD, W. c. T.
HOMER CRAIG, W. S.
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QrARrz MlII.-Neaiiy all OF the machinery for
Hslstead and Sparks new quartz mill a, Granite
Basin PluInas county has been sent to its 6sstina
ton, and they expect TO have j; in running order
sometime in August. The rich quartz leads in
that locality, il is believed will pay well BY work
ing process and prove inferior 10 none in the State
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THosE who are weather wise, sazed al the moon
on Tuesday evening and predicted blow. Sure
enough on Wednesday the wind cut up all sorts Of
antics, the dust filed the air and penetrated every
where. No use for barometers in Ororilie, when
the moon shines.
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Attention Sir knights.

Oroville Commandery. No s. knight Tenplers, meets
Masonic Hall the Second and Fourth Wednesdays of
each month. j. 3. HEWITT, E C.
GEo. c. PERKINS, Recorder.
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oRovILLEF. r. FERRY.

HAVING PURCHASED THIS OLD ES-
II sahlshei Ferry, the direct rou.e North from
Orovllle, hope by careful attention TO its business
and to the rpsir and good condition of the roads, 10
merit and receive fsir shave of the patronage Of the
travelling public SEo. c PERKINS
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MARRIED..

At Cent-evilie On July 18th. bT Rev J. W. Boydstor
Mr. C. L. Smith 10 Miss Isabella Davis, OF the same
place
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Table Mountain Lodge No. 124, +. 4 4. NJ.
A The stated meetings of Table Mountain Lodge.
wy No. 124. F. X A. NJ are held on the frst Tues
~ tav of each month. at Masonic Hall. Oroville.
Called meetings every Tuesday.
Brethren in good standing invited TO attend
u D. H. CROSETTE, W NJ.
4. ScDERMorr, Secretats
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ORovILLE AND BEcKwouRrH Pass WAGON ROAD.
William A. Bolinger. R.C. Chambers. c. Ed. Smith
John B. McGee Samuel Goodwin, Richard Irwin,
F. B. Whiting, Greed Raymond and C. 7. Kaul-
back. of Plumas county. give public notice through
the Quincy Union, that it is their intention to or
ganize turnpike road company, under the corpo-
ration laws of this State, for the purpose of con-
structing turnpike road from Oroville, in Butte
county, California, to Beckwourth Pass, in Plum
county. California said road to up the North
Fork Of Feather river to the jantion of the Eas,
Branch OF said stream. thence up said east branch
to American Valley PluInas county, thence on
line OF survey to the Middle Pork OF Feather river
thence up said stream to Beckwourth Valley, and
to Beckwourihs Pass, and that they will meet in
Quincy, Plumas county State of California, at
o'clock P. NJ. on the 23d day of July. A. D. 1867.
for the purpose of preliminary organization of
such company 1t is understood that the work is
to be Immediately commenced and prosecuted to
completion within the next fifteen months. Gro
vile has deep and abiding interest in the success
of this company, snd should tender it all the una
terial aid possible.
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wooc-Bu,te county wants one hundred cords
of Wood See the cali Of the supervisors tor pro
raeals 20 furnish 'hs sane
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HixRr THo~Fso~ Is N the Photograph business
a. Chico.
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Oroville Lodge No. iO3. F. 4 NJ.

"A The stated communications Of Oroville Lodge,
u - No. l03. of F. x A. NJ. held on the last Sat
NJ urtiay OF each month, and called meetings eve
~ Saturday at Masonic Hall
ISAAC UPHAM, W. VI.
J. B. THOMAS Secretary.
Franklin Royal Arch Cha ptcr. No. 20.
Meets at Masonic Hall, the Second AVID Fourth
Fridays of each month. GEO. C. PERKINS, II. L.
JosEPK BLOCH. Secretary.
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REMOVAL,
And Important Reduction Of Prices.
vEHE PARIS SCREWED BOOT AND
Shoe Store. located during the last twelve years
Dupont street. has been removed to
No. 42S Kearney Street.
The increased facilities which the proprietor has lately
obtained for receiving the latest French styles regularly
enables him to ofter Shoes At a reduction of
Fifty Cents Per Pair,
and Boots 4 reduction fifty cents, and per
pair: ali fresh and Goods by every steamer, which
the public particularly invited TO examine.
NoTcE-ATy store will be heretofore the only place
French Screwed Boots end Shoes justly celebrated
for their elegance and durability.
f. LEOTE,
Wholesale and Retail Importer and Dealer.
No. 42s Kearney street.
between California and Pine ,hree doors southeast Cal
3m-n50 itorna, San Francisco
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LIST OF LETTERS

ISCLAINED Il IN THE POST OFFICE AT
Il Oroville. California, July ,st 1867. Ii not called
for within thirty days, they Will be the Dead
Letter Office.
Alpaugh Thcs Moore Ro5t
Beard Mrs c 4 Nesbitt Mary Z
Brown Parks
Burt John Phelps Henry
Camp Mrs Catharino Rsmence Miss Monica
Clark d Richards Jvan
Cora Miss Lucy Riley Jno
Day Elias " Rgars Thos
Drake Frank Rogers Wm J
Emerson Chas I Ross Samuel
Ea-kerJas Rollins Jas
Insglls Lorranlore MofitRussel Mrs Margaret
ingalls, Wilfred Sanders Wm
Kennedy Alfred 7 Savage Jasper
Kelley Thos Ski,lker Jno
Iarkin Jas Sin9en Seth
Laden s Thomson Miss Josie
Narithew NV Wilson Miss Matilda
Morrison Guy Wooster N
Mofh,t Jno
GERMAN.
Sherman Hans.
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FRESH SEEDS!

ME BEG LEAVE TO CALL ATTES-
ton OF Dealers. Large Ranchers Nursery n,
Gardners and others well selected stock of
all Of which guarantee OF choicest quality. Among
our assortment al present is
10,GG1 punds Alfalfa clover.
5000 pounds red clover
1890 pounds White Dutch clover
1000 pounds Hungarian grass seed
1000 pounds miet grass seed.
4Go-l pounds timothy grass seed
200 bushels red top grass seed
200 bushels Ky blue grass seed
100 bushels orchard grass seed
100 bushels Lawn grass seed
200 pounds White French rnt?berrv.
And all kinds of garden seeds in quantities suit
purchasers.
Also on hand 90 600 assorted Fruit Trees in quanti-
ties to suit
Relnitances be made through Wells, Fargo& Co,
or by mail
Address, J. P SWEENEY,
400 and al Davis street. San Francisco.
Send for catalogue 3nl-n13
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DIED.

DIED.
In Orovie Saturday evening July 18Th in child bed
Mrs. Martha, wife OF o ]. McQuade. aged twen'ynine
years. Boston papers please copy,
In Helltown Butte county on the July 5th Mrs.
Agnes Campbell a native of Ahoshin Antrim county.
Ireland. aged sixty-Iline years.
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j. NJ. CLARK,
XNTin be nm Indepen enden Candidate for
w County Treasurer. by reques, of many citizens.
DAVID LEWIS,
independent Candidate for Assessor of
L Wyandotte Township Revenue District
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OAKLAND COLLEGE ScHooL.-We call the atten-
ton of our readers 10 The advertisement of this
institution Published in another column. This
School is located in one OF the most healthy and
pleasant towns in the State and has been flourish
ing fourteen years Its OF instruction is cal
culasei to meet the wants both Of those who in
tend to enter College and OF those who desire
merely liberal business education. Special at
tention is given TO the modern languages. which
taught by competent teachers of foreign birth
The faculty of the School is composed OF fifteen
gentlemen Of high standing educators. and each
one has his special department assigned TO him.
Among them are Rev. !. II. Brayton, 4. NJ. prin-
cipal, ard formerly editor of the Pacific. George
TAFT. A. NJ, formerly Superintendent Of public
schools in San Francisco, F. NJ. Campbell, A. NJ,
also well known throughout the State. and Paul
Garin. OF the University Of Paris. The buildings
Of the Institution large elegant and adapted 10
meet the requirements of a well graded school.
The young boys have their own dormitores, Iecita-
ton rooms, play grounds and teachers. Thus ju-
d!cious separation is accomplished. The patronage
Of the school is very large, and students are con.
stantly arriving from every impor tapt locality on
the Pacific coast from British Columbia TO Central
America. We have been told tha. the students
represent Oh the stage nine different nationali-
tiles. Such an institution must succeed.
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FATAL AccIpESr-Two Men CAuGHr By CAVE
A MISE-ONE THEM KILLED. cores
pondent from Indian Valley, PlGmas county writes
follows: On Thursday. the lth instant at
about three clock P. NJ, an accident occurred in
the Whitney Mine, at Indian Valley, by which one
man was killed and au pther severely injured. The
two men, William Tobin and John KinsInan, were
at work in tunnel taking out quartz, when some
timbers gave way and the earth above was precipi-
tated upon them. Although the greatest diligence
was used, and as many men set at work 10 remove
the fallen timbers and earth as could be success
fully employed in the tunnel, the unfortunate men
not reached until twelve o'clock at night. One
of them. Kinsman, though considerably bruised, is
not thought 10 be seriously injured The other,
Tobin, dead when the workmen reached him.
He is believed to have been killed instantly, as his
btdy was terribly mangled and several of his limbs
broken, The mine is but slightly injured, and the
tunnel will be repaired in few days.
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ARREST A HoRsE THIEF.-The Marysve
appeal Of Tuesday morning. contains the follow
ing item Of local interest: A. J. Drury, known
'one armed Drury,a arrested on Sunday al
Yuba City. by Marshal Donley and officer Casad,
complaint of Mexican. charging PETIT larceny
stealing horse valued at less than $50. About
two hours after the prisoner in DO, Alexan-
der Totman, of 0ruville. found his stolen Horse in
the Pacific Stable, and also that he had been left
there by Drury. On Monday morning. Totman
swore out a warrant against the prisoner Drlry.
charging grand larceny. and he was brought before
Mayor Hudson who tered the case transferred to
Butte county. The prisoner will be taken to Oro-
vile by the II O'Clock train to-day. This Drury is
the chap who mixed up III shooting
scrape at Bear river. the morning of the 4th Of
July when Mellon accused him horse thief,
and fired several shots at him. Drury has now
fair prospect for home OF the reach of MELONS
pistol.