Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-03-30

Fellows OF this county viii celebrate the
FortyEighth Anniversary of the introduc-
ton of the Order into the United States, by
a grand procession, oration and ball. at
Mokelumne Hill, on the 26th of April next.
Large delegations from the various Lodges
of this and adjoining counties Will be present
on the occasion, and there is no doubt but
that the day will be celebrated in manner
worthy of the great event which it is intend
ed to commemorate. The committee who
have the completing of the arrangements
placed in their hands, are sparing neither
labor or expense in the performance of their
duties, and are determined that before the
day arrives everything that can conduce to
the comfort and convenience of the multitude
which will be in attendance shall be perfect.
Hon. S. w. Brockway. one of the most elo-
quent and impressive speakers in the State,
has been selected as orator. Judge Brock
ways production, on this occasion, will un-
doubtedly be one of his ablest efforts, and
be indeed rare treat to those who have the
pleasure of listening to it. The services of
the Sutter Creek band have been engaged. at
a large expense, to furnish music for the
procession and during the day. The ball to
be given in the evening, at Leger's Hall, will
certainly be the largest and most elegant
party ever witnessed In Mokelumne Hill.
Messrs. Church. Jones and Kay, whose rep
utation as frst-class musicians is world wide
have already been engaged for the occasion.
The committee who have the management
of the affair under their control are exhibit
ing the right spirit in the matter. They seem
to understand that to get up celebration in
decent shape costs money, and they are ex-
pending it with prudent but no niggardly
hand. The 26th of April next will be cele-
brated in manner which will give satisfac-
ton TO people who attend from distance,
and reflect credit upon our town. We
publish the programme this week.
AFFRAY.-An affray occurred between two
men named Scott and McFadden, on Monday
last, at Buena Vista Hill, near the Buckeye,
in which club and pistol were freely used
by the combatants, fortunately without seri-
Gus results to either. TIE circumstances of
the occurrence, as near as we have been able
to CLEAN, are as follows: McFadden is the
owner of ranch, upon which Scott has been
engaged in cutting wood. On the morning
in question the parties met at the cabin Of
one Mckisson, when Scott accused McFad-
den of selling wood which belonged to him
{ScotD. McFadden denied the charge, hare
words ensued, and the parties finally camt
to blows, McFadden knocking his nntago.
mist down twice with ''bit of sthick.;
Upon regaining his perpendicular Scott drew
out effect. Scott had an examination before
Justice L avitt, on Tuesday, and was dis.
charged, on the ground that he acted in sci
defence.
Bound DEAp.-The body of Frenchmsr
named Pruyrant, was found near Eeperanzi
on Monday last, in the trail leading from hi
cabin to his claim. He had been missing
for some five or six days, and the appearance
of the body. when found, indicated that h,
had been dead for that length of time. NJ
marks of violence were visible upon his per.
son, and there is no doubt but what his deatt
was superinduced by natural causes. Ar
inquest was held by the County Coroner
DIR. HGrchner. on Tuesday, and the verdic;
of the jury was that the deceased died in a
fit of apoplexy. The position of the corpse
when found, also gives color to this theory
the head lying down hill, which was suffi-
cient to prevent the recirculation of the
blood, after he had fallen.