Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-12-16
LOCAL Intelligence.

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Police CoURT-Frank Kennedy, who
had previously been found guilty of battery,
was yesterday sentenced by Judge Henry to
pay fine Of $50, and costs. That's some
thing be could not do for want of funds and
was sent up TO the County Jail to work in
one of these new oilcloth suits for brief
thirty days. Al Foo was fined So and costs
for battery Frank Smith was tried before a
jury upon charge of vagrancy, found guilty
and sentenced TO a term of ninety days il the
County .Isil, with accomplishments. Thomas
Alahoney, pleaded guilty to having been in
ebriated and was awarded fine of 81 and
costs. Frank Devlin pleaded guilty to same
weakness and WAS fined So and costs. Jack
Beede, arrested for disturbing the peace, was
discharged upon making good damages done.
Mcclure. q drunk, was discharged. The
case of Tom Shields, disturbing the peace,
was continued until to-day, after which the
Court adjourned.
JUREs IN MURDER TRIALs.-The follow
ing communication has been received from a
citizen of Sacramento, and explains itself ::
You complain about juries in murder and
other cases not doing their duty. Let me
cite case where they did, and which is now
before tue Governor for reversal and pardon {:
About three years ago murder was COM
mitted on Andrps Island the man, Richard
Belcher, was tried for the crime. The jury
on the first ballot stood ten to two for muir
der in the first degree; the next ballot eleven
to one, and for twelve hours it remained
eleven TO one. Five or six of the jurors were
in favor of hanging They finally compro-
or, yuith in he
State Prison for life. Three years only have
elapsed, and now his friends, with the one or
two obstinate jurors, have petitioned the
Governor for full pardon, which case comes
mp on the 2ist of this month.-One of the
Jurors"
SEMINARY ENTERTAINMENTS faculty
and pupils of the Sacramento Seminary win
give literary and musical reception at the
asserbly-room Of that institution this even
ing, commencing at o'clock, TO which cor
dial Invitation is extended to the public.
The exercises will re under the direction Of
Mrs. Maggie Pierce of San Francisco, in
structor of music in the seminary. The en-
tertainu snts heretofore given by this iustitu-
ton have been of a very high order and no
doubt fine one this evening VIII fully sus-
tain the standing Of the past, and be greeted
with large and appreeiative audience.
C. 4. r.. BALL.-Sumner Post, No. 3,
Grand Army OF the Republic, last evening
gave its second annual ball. 1t was held at
Turner Hall ard proved one of the most en-
ioyable of reunions. It was an elegant
party, admirably conducted and pronounced
social success. The lady friends of the Post
spread q handsome collation. for guests at the
hall. The committees were Reception
J. d. Kent, J. 4. Turner, II. A. Burnett,
S. W Backus, A. c. Tufts, G.. w. Ficks, j.
Floor Committee-J. n. Larkin, W. Bate
man, Z. j. Kearney, j. 3. Pierrepont.
CRIMINAL CASES George NJ. Farr was
yesterday brought into the Superior Court
upon the charge of grand larceny, to which
he pleaded not guilty, and his case was set
for trial on January 6, 1881. John Riley,
the lad who was charged with completely in
the ROBBERY Ct man at Folsom, was allowed
to plead guilty to the charge of assault. and
sentenced to IA term of thirty days in the
County Jail, and was strongly admonished
by Judge benson in relation TO his future
conduct.
Articles FnED.-Articles of incorpora-
ton of the Hills Ferry Telegraph Company
were yesterday fled with the Secretary OF
State. The purpose of the company is to
construct and operate a telegraph line from
Hills Ferry to Turlock, Stanislaus county, a
distance OF fifteen miles. Directors-J. j.
STEVENSON, J. l.. Crittenden, II. KLEIN, G.
z. Harris and r. NJ. Wilson. Capital stock,
50, 500.
STEAMER RAIsED.-It was the steamer
Caroline that was sunk at Port Costa, and
not the Cornelia, as an error in the types
made - mention of it read yesterday morn
ing. The Coraelia was abandoned ard torn
in pieces at the Washington side of the river
several months ago. The Caroline has been
raised, and was yesterday on its way to San
Francisco siung between two barges.
ANNUAL CIEANs1Ne.-T State Library is
undergoing it8 annual cleansing, and soon will
have renewed appearance of freshness and
perfect order. " is not an inconsiderable
work 80 do This. as all the books have to be
removed, the shelves carefully cleansed and
then each of The 50 600 books now contained
in tho Library separately busted and re.
turned &c their place.
Divorces GRANTED.-Mary A. Lind was
yesterday granted divorce, by Judge Den
son, from Edward Lind, as they satisfied the
Court thst they could agree the best when
they are not together. The care and custody
of a minor child was granted to the mother.
BUSINESS REMOVABLE. Greer Il Co. yes
terday removed from their late stand at the
corner Of Ninth and K streets to their for
mer place of business. No. Sl2 K street, be-
tween Eighth and Ninth, where they will
continue as dealers in family groceries.
CoMaERc1AI..-The steamer G. NJ. Small
came down from the upper Sacramento light,
and the Dana went up on her regular semi
weekly trip to Coluss, loaded with general
merchandise.
CONTRACT AwARDED.-The State Board OF
Examiners yesterday awarded the contrac;
for supplying the State with stationery 70,
one year to 4. l.. Bancroft & Co., of San
francisco.
notary ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Perkins
Yesterday appointed A J. Graham of Grizzly
Flat Notary Public for FL Dorado county,
vice Dixon. failed to qualify.
PERSONAL. John Burns and 7. J. Pinde,
Assembiymen elect from San francisco, were
in the city yesterday.
IT IS the place to go to il you wish bar
gains in dry good, at the closing out sale a
the Red House.
An EXTRA Force of saleswomen will be II
attendance in our Millinery Department, to
morrow to promptly serve and accommodate
the rush. Mechanics Store.
TEE best fitting and wearing ladies' kid
button shoes, at 80 so per pair, csn be seen al
Mechanics Store.
BRocADED Mohair Dress Goods, Il cents 9
yard, at Hale Bros. & Co.
PLAIs English Mohair Dress Goods. IA
cents a yard, at Hale Bros. & Co.
VISIT the closing out sale at the Red
House.
TOMORROW, TOMORROW Bargains in
millinery. Mechanics Store.
NEw STYLE C1RcpLARs, atL. Bien's, Eighth
and J streets.