Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-08-16
SACRAMENTO GRANGE.
a meeting of the Sacramento Grange was
held in this city on Saturday, when the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were
adopted

a meeting Of the Sacramento Grange was
held in this city on Saturday, when the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were
adopted:
WHEREAS, By a certain process of hydraulic min
ing operated in certain mining districts of this State,
large quantities OF sand clay and other barren ma
terisl are being continually washed into and down
the rivers upon this valley, causing great damage
TO property by destroying the navigate and drain
age capacity of water courses, covering up and
forever destroying the pIoductiveness OF our land
endangerne prosperous towns, and changing one OF
the most desirable sections Of the State into viii
derness unsuited for the abode Of man and believ
ing the destruction OF fertile fields nayigable rives,
beautiful homes and stately cities TO be the greatest
calamity that could possibly befall any people,
hold those responsible who guilty of such
daism, however great may be the pecuniary en-
slider tion. Neither are they guiltiess who would
permit the to be done il in their power to pre-
vent it.
Resolved, That no persons have the right to so
conduct their business to interfere with the rights
or property OF others. That the citizens of this val
ley justified in resoring 10 every means the laws
Of their country provide Tor sef preservation and
protection.
Resolued, That we recognize the importance of
science IN freeing rivers ard restoring them to
their former usefulness, but deny the right Of
these miners 10 place any more tailings therein.
RssoLged, That il is the duty Of the state to pro
| hibit by statutory law the further abuse OF our
rivers place Of deposit for earth material that
could In ans way impair the navigation OF our
/ waters or imperil the property OF our people.
Reso red In view Of the fact that hs draalic min
I ing has already destroyed much valua /. property
in this county, and large portion OF that remain
| ing is ia imminent danger from the cause
that We recognize the important service of the
BoIri OF Supervisors in bringing this matter
before the Courts and look forward 10 a speedy and
! impartial decision.
! Resoired, That we deprecatc the necessity Of
/ litigation, hut delay means increased danger ind
! less II property without hope for adequate COM
pensation. That we recognize in The Attorney
General of this State true aud conservative officer,
aud fully iudorse his course in bringing the suit
now pending between this county and the Gold
Run Mining Company, and desire, witt ont neees-
sarY desy. decision from the Counts OF this
state for the protection Of property, being
mensced and destroyed By others.
DEpIcATIos.-The dedication of the Bacon
Art and Library building at Berkeley, which
was to have taken place to-day, has been
postponed until tie 23i inst. at IL A. N.
And that time public recognition will be
made Of the gifts Of the late Michael Reese,
| the late f. J.. A. Phoebe, Charles Mayne, A.
| X. 7. Harmon, and the recent gift of ID. o.
Mills. The Inauguration of President W.
| T. Reid, A. NJ, will take place at the same
time.
PIAZZA CoscKET.-The evening outdoor
concert will be given at the Plaza as usual
tonight, commencing at quarter before s
o'clock. and the following programme will be
rendered: March. Exhibition - medley,
overture quick-step. Capicolus y waltz,
"Sum,ner Clouds; = schostische, a Little
Elf :" march, " Victorious :; serenade; polo.
raise march, The Stranger galop,
Hurricane )" g Home, Sweet Home"
| TIE ToLlING Of the FIRE bell last evening on
account of the death Of John Mahoney, who
was formerly member of the city ere de
partmsnt, was quite generally supposed al
first 70 be an announcement OF the death o.
the President, as large numbers OF people
came TO tie RECORD USIoS office immedi
ately to ascertain in relation to the dis
pa ches.
Buy your next pair of shoes at the Rst
House.
YESTERDAYS record shows S72 purchaser
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