Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-03-13
LOCAL I8TELLIGENt;6:
sTATUARY FOR TIE CAPITOL.

sTATUAEY FOR TIE CAPITOL.
Some tiuns siaco d. .. Mills purchased
from the eminent sculptor Larkin q. Mead
the statuary known as the Columbus group,
presented the same to the State. and it now
occupies q central position in the roturda CT
the Capitol. It is carved in beautiful italian
marble, is an elegant piece of sculpture, and
cost $50, coo. L has been described infinitely
in these columns. Mr.. Mills was one of the
earliest settlers in Sacramento, was one of
her pioneer citizens, and here II was he laid
the foundation for his colossal fortune. Cali
fornia has maDy other westhy cisizsne, acme
of whom will no doubt accept tbs offer Of the
celebrated sculptor, and present the State Of
California with the brst of the martyred
President Abraham Lincoln. The following
letter which was received by the Governor
yesterday, explains itself:
To his Excelleucy, George Stoneman, Governor
of Caifornia-Bear Sir | have read with great
pleasure in the London Times and some OF the
Paris papers account Of the Inauguration cere-
monies held in Sacramento on the occasion Of the
presentation Of the Columbus group by D. o. Mills
through his brother, Edgar Mills, to the State Of
California, and the complimentary remarks be-
slowed upon Mr.. Mills and the artist by the Gov
ernOr in accepting the gift. You are reported to
have slil, in the course Of your remarks - you
GREETED that public spirit did not often 20 hand in
hand with financial success, and that the Executive
more frequently called upon to renderthan
in the name of the commonwealth on such occa
SONS. Il has occurred 10 me 10 say to you, that
have marble buss OF Abraham Ii lcOlr, Of colossal
proportions, cut in the finest quality OF marble and
complete in every way, that | should be proud to
have occupy place in the Capitol Of California The
bust Is in the city OF New York. aud, if ordered,
could in a few days be delivered in Sacramento. My
price for it boxed and delivered on the cars in New
York is 8 500. It is, / think, undoubtedly the
largest marble bust in America, and it has never
been seen in America, having been kept boxed,
Watiog for some occasion like the present one in
which could dispose Of it. Mrs Abraham lincoln
when In Florence some years ago, told me 10 was the
mos. like her husband OF any she had seen. You
may, perhaps, among the rich Cali0rniIus meet
some gentleman who would like TO present it TO the
State. Ii so, you have only to write TO my brother
in New York, ordering II sent. The money can be
paid % him. His name and address is rs follows
Charles l. Mead, care OF Stanley Rule and Level
Company, Chambers street, New York, Yours, with
high regard, LARKIN C. MEAD.
POLICE CoURT-In the Police Court yes
ter5ay James Gilday. arrested for having
been drunk, was discharged The cases of
VIM. Angel, Frank Mitchell, John DIulligan
and George W. Smith, for illegal voting, and
Thomas Gibbons, for an attempt TO vote lie.
ealiy, were continued until Ills moruiag.
The case Of Pat Roach, for disturbing tie
peace, was, oa motion Of the City Attorney,
dismissed ca the payment of costs. John
Boech pleaded guilty of haviog been dunk,
and was fined s.. Louis Iripes pleaded
guilty on Q charge of vagraacg, and was
given ten days in the County Jail go. The
case cf Mary Wolfe, for disturbing the peace,
was taken under aCvi8ement until the l9sh...,
f. 4, Gardner, arrested for battery on Chi
namsn was discharged, the prosecuting wit
ness failing to appear David Gray and
VIM. AIcCarty, accused Of baing healthy
begga5s, we're discharged
The YoLo LEvEE.-The threatened break
in the levee north of The town of Washington,
to which reference was made in Yesterdays
REcoBn- UNION, is source Of great uneasi.
ness to residents of that place, Yesterday
the current was cutting into the levee slowly,
and occupants Of houses in the vicinity were
preparing 10 vacate, as, il the em5ankment
breaks, some of the buildings will be swept
away. The railroad company procured sew
eral carloads Of granite at Penryn yesterday,
and last night it was brought down to be
loaded upon a barge to be taken to the ia n
gerous place this morning. The danger to the
levee IL not so much from the main current of
the river, IS from the water that runs into the
upper portion of the little bay above Wash
inStou, and runs back into the river at the
lower side, striking near the erd Of the leyee.
RECEIVERS SALE BY AUoTIoE.-Sherburn
& Smith will sell at auction tomorrow, st 10
A. NJ, by direction of Phillip Oppenkeim, re-
ceiver, the stock Of merchandise and store
fixtures belonging 70 the insolyent firm of
w. 4. Chi5t6nCen Il Co, corner Of Ninth
and streets, comprising dry goods, cloth.
ing, uotions, groceries, provisions, boots and
shoes, bats, c-ocke-y, glassware, furnishing
goods, etc. Also, the shelving, counters,
desk, safe, horse, harness, wagon, e.c. The
goods viii be sold in psrcs!s or lots to suit
the trade.
FATAL REsULr-Frauk Il. Jordan, who
was accidentally shot while out with another
boy hunting in a boat E feR days ago, died
yesterday morning from the effects Of his IL
uries. The family declined to have post
mortem examination made, but Appearances
indicated that the charge Of thot passed
neatly through him. Coroner Clark, being
satisfied that death was the result Of an acci.
dent, deemed it unnecessary TO hold sn in
quest. Deceased Yves 10 years and 10 months
of age.
SEEMED TO UNDKEsTASD.-Ah Hing, the
Chinese interpreter a. the railroad depot,
was making inquiries yesterday concerning
the result Of the municipal election on the
previous day. How Mr - do :" be iu-
quirsd. Oh, pretty well, wss the answer.
he almost got elected. It's too bad he
dido't, because hes mighty mica man.
Yes" Hing said, corrobossiyeiy; "he's
hrst-rate man, but be couldn't ca.chse the
job ~
THE MARTsvmIE RoAD.-The Marysville
road is in rather rough condition for travel
lust north Of this city, bu. still is not i'm.
psssable. The bridge built last fall, north of
the willows. Is in bad shape, the approaches
having been washed away. L looks as
though it would be necessary to add another
span 20 it next season.
COLLECTIONS AT THE PoLLs.-The Howard
Benevolent Associations collection boxes at
the polls Tusaday received The following con-
tributions First Precinct, So 90; No. ,, 30
cents; No q, 81 %; No. 3. 81 70; NJ. 81,
SIS p; No. +, s. 80; No. a, 81 50. Total,
So 80.
THg STATE PRISON INTERCHANGEABLE
Board of State Prison Commissioners will
meet at the Folsom Prison this evening, to
transact the usual routine business. To-mor-
row they will meet to hear the charges
against Warden McComb by Mr.. Sullivan.
ADMITTED TO CITIzEYsHIP. Depart
ment Two of the Superior Court yesterday
Richard Parks Thornton, native Of Eng
land, was admitted to citizenship on the
testimony Of J0ha Macarthur and c. NJ.
Coglan.
RACE FOR To-DAY.-The frat race over
The new track a. Agricultural Park win take
plscs .. Of. n. so-dsy, between Fred. Bridge's
Sorral Pat and 5. g. Tsyon's gray Ally. There
will not be any admission fee charged.