Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-21
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
THE DISTRICT ATTORNEYS REPORT.

TIE DISTRICT ATTORNEYS REPORT.
District Attorney Henry L. Buckley fled
his report yesterday with the Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors, in answer to the recent
resolution Of the Board asking for his opin-
ion rs to the powers Of the county to bring
suits against the hydraulic mining compa-
MES engaged in discharging debris into the
American and Cosumnes rivers. The report
will come before the Board to-day, and is as
follows
To the Hon Board Of Supervisors Of Sacramento
County-Gentlemen Ia response to your official
inquiry concerning the right of the county OF Sac
rsnento TO commence actions against tho hydraulic
mining companies, who use the beds Of the Ameri-
can and Costumes rivers as place for the deposits
and wastage of the debris Of their mines, respect
fully submit
First-That il such deposits have already caused
damage TO any OF the inimoyable property Of the
county, the Company committing such damage is
responsible to the county for such loss and may be
sued By it therefor.
Seeond-H such damage is continuous, that s,
recurring in its nature and is Of such character
to render any Of the immovable property Of the
county useless for the purposes for which it in
tended or in any material degree less fit therefor,
the county u not bound TO wait until the property
is further injured or destroyed, but may bring an
anticipated injury or damage.
Third-Ihe duty devolved upon you touching the
management care and preservation Of the county
property" implies your night OF taking all legal
measures necessary 70 accomplish that end by suit
or otherwise. The immovabIe property entitled to
protection at the instance of the county from the
avalanche OF mud and sand, and in which she has
direct interest in having preserved the public
grounds and buildings belonging to the county, her
bridges roads and high says
Fourth-I agree that the damage to county prop
erty and interests under herprotecion from the con-
tinuance OF hydraulic mining on the rivers named is
too grievous to be longer borne and that all the hy-
draulic mines failing into the American and Cosum
mes rivers should be enjoined before the commence
nent OF the rainy season. To that end am willing
to cooperate with you in any desited manner.
Respectfully submitted.
HENRY L. BUCKLEY, District Attorney
HIeHwAYMEN CLosR BY.-No clue has as
yet been obtained of the highwayman who
attempted to rob John II. Finlay, travelling
salesman for G. W. Chesley & Co., near An
telope, last Saturday. This is only four
miles from this city, and yet the attempt was
in regular highwaymsn style, with mask and
repeating gun. Finlay had been paid
about $500 at Antelope, which was probably
known to the party who attempted to rob
him. He had in all over $500 with him
<AlbsE 0AlNluS b0b &pDub LlESS- OF q
mile with his horse and buggy coming to
Sacramento, a man stepped out from behind
3 tree standing near by the road, and ex.
claimed Hold up" This frightened Fin
lays horse and it started to run, whereupon
the robber fred feur shots a. MIN, one ball
passing through the dashboard, and barely
missing Finlay's side, and another wounded
his horse in the hip. After getting short
distance away Finlay brought lis horse to a
partial halt, and returned the compliments
of the season by shooting at his assailant
with his revolver, but did not go back to see
whether he produced any fatal results. The
highwayman had handkerchief tied over
the lover part of his face, and was duly
equipped hrigand, but failed of success. He
did not get the treasure, the horse is not per-
manently injured, and the dash board can be
mended. It is getting so, however, that q
Gatling battery, operated upon swivel from
commanding position in the buggy, is as
essential portion Of every vehicle for travel
upon this coast as the horses to draw the rig.
FIRES YESTERDAY. = Between 3 and 4
O'Clock yesterday afternoon IN alarm of fire
was turned in from the corner of Seventh and
] she ts, caused by the burning of small shed
belonging TO Williamson & Anderson, on the
westsideof the nursery var adjoining the City
Free Library on l street. It was of but little
value and was quickly consumed. The FIRE
originated from boys playing IN it, and who
probably set it on FIRE for fun. Another FIRE
was announced from Engine House No. 1, at
9 o'clock last evening, which proved to be an
old wooden building belonging to Adams
Mcneil & Co., ct the rear Of their establish
meut at l. and Front streets. The origin of
this fire cannot be accounted for except, and
it is believed to have been set on fire. The
building was considerably scorched inside,
and the Ere extended under the L street walk
The main building of the company was
denselY filed with smoke, but probably with
no other effect than as thorough fumiga-
tioD. The frame building in which the FIRE
occurred WIS of little account, and for that
reason was not insured. The contents, con-
sisting of salt, potatoes etc, were covered by
insurance, but the damage is slight. Prompt
action of the Fire Department prevented the
spread of the fire to adjoining property.
GREEHBAcK CoNvRNTIoS.-The State Con-
vention of che Greenback party assembled at
Jacobs Hall, in this city, yesterday. /. M.
Manner was elected temporary Chairman,
W. n. Sloeum temporary Secretary, and T.
J. Sutton assistant. Messrs. O'Connor,
Morse and Steinbach were appointed Com
mittee On Credentials. A committee consist
ing Of J, G. Day. Z. ]. Sehullions and L. j..
Elliott were appointed to report resolutions
ia relation to the death of the President.
The Convention then adjourned until even
ing, when the temporary officers were made
the permanent ones. After discussing the
platform proposed and resolutions offered un-
I'll nearly II O'Clock, the Convention adj
J0urned until o'clock this morning, when it
viii reassemble at jacobs Hall on J street,
between Tenth and Eleventh.
SUPERIOR CoURr.-At the opening of the
Superior Court yesterday, upon motion of W.
A. Cheney, seconded by a. P. Catlin, it was
ordered that the Court adjourn out of respect
60 ths memory of President James A. Gar.
field. The Court appointed as committee
to cooperate with the oitiZ sns of Sacramento
in making such suitable arrangements as is
deemed proper for the occasion, members of
the bar as follows: W. A. Cheney, A, P.
Catliu, 2. Dunlap, n. Greene Curtis, John
w. Armstrong and l.. S. Taylor, and, upon
suggestion of the committee, Judges S. G..
benson aud Robert Clark were added to the
committee. The Court then adjourned.
SALE OF srocK.-At the auction sale of
stock by Bell & Co., at Mark Hopkins
stable, ON Seventeenth street, between E and
Z. in this city, yesterday, the stallion Bill
English was purchased by George Hearst for
$3.50. and the stallion General Reno was
bought by Charles Schushun ~ for S100.
The horse has been worth 81 600 or mora, but
L now very old. Other horses and stock
we're sold at acceptable prices.
STATE PR1sos DIRECTOR REsIoSED.-The
resignation of Wallace Everson, one of the
State Prison Directors, was received by
the Governor night before last, and has been
accepted.
BOARD or SUFEByIsoRs.-T Board Of
Supervisors met at 10 a. N. yesterday, but at
once adjourned out of respect to the memory
OF the deceased President until 10 a. N. to.
day.
ar THE closing sale of L. Bien, Eighth and
J streets, to-dsy, three-button frat quality
Kids 80 cents four-button, 81 10; six
b. !, 81 S5.
Our Domestic Department is complete
Prices lower than ever. See this department
for best bargains-at the Red House.
CLoAKs, Dolmans and Shawl Department
is now on the second floor of the Red House,
with Increased room and light, at the Red
House.
Tup -,Jroa So ahtain orea haroains in hoota