Year: 1860

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was published in both Of the Yreka papers, so
yOu most likely have had an opportunity Of
seeing it. and judging Of its merits for yourself.
The exercises consisted Of procession, oration
aud dinner, and as usual. grand ball At night.


The Fourth Of July was generally observed
throughout the county. In every precinct
where IN anvil could be obtained the customary
salutes were fred, while in several Of the most
populous ones the full routine Of celebration
was gone through with. Yreka, however, was
the centre Of attraction on that day, aud drew
from the valleys and mining camps Of this sec
ton. such . crowd as is seldom seen In streets
cannot for the want Of space give an account
OF the days proceedings there; but the occa'
sion was commemorated in manner truly cred
liable to thas place, aud although throughout
the day much excitement prevailed, aud great
deal Of lager beer and whisky. was used as pat
riotic stimulus, nothing unpleasant occurred to
mar the peaceful character of the celebration.


The question as to the right of Mr.. Grow to
the Office of Sheriff Of this county has at Last
been permanently settled. The case was 6rst
heard in the County Court, where decision
was rendered adverse to Mr.. G's. claim. This
was appealed from, to the Supreme Court, but
sustained by that body. While the matter was
pending 10 the latter tribunal, case occurred
in the District Court Of this district, In which II
became necessary fer the Judge to decide the
very points upon which the claimants rights to
the once were contested. His decision was a.
so adverse to that gentleman. This formidable
array of legal authority has crushed the hopes
of Mr.. Grow, and renders necessary the election
Of Sheriff this fall, but as the elected will
hold the once but about ten months, and dur
ing that time have but little of the most profit
able part Of its business 10 attend TO, II will
hardly pay Tor the trouble and expense Of So
curing an election, so It Is likely but few aspi-
rants will be found anxious to compete for the
place.


Ia the political sphere, there is nothing Of
much consequence going on. The Republicans
of one mining district have made feeble and
believe unsuccessful attempt to get up Lin
coin Club. This is the only instance in which
any life and activity has been indicated in that
party since the reception Of the proceedings Of
their National Convention. Many of them are
disgusted with the attempt to make political
capital of their candidates. feats with maui
and wedge in days Of yore, and as no such
work as that is required Of the President OF the
United States, some have expressed convic-
ton that Abe would prove far more useful If
not ornamental in the forests of his native State.


The nomination of Douglas by the Baltimore
Convention, gives satisfaction TO the Democra-
cy of Siskyou. They have not. however, dc.
stroyed any tar barrels or powder over the
event. for they feel . little vexed at the idea of
having to divide their strength between bin
and Breckenridge, aud will most likely make no
demonstration until union of the two wings
Of the party Is effected, and one or the other OF
the candidates 10 drawn of; then they will be
found active and enthusiastic 10 support Of the
remaining one. The friends Of Bell and Ever
EFT have as yet made no movement of any kind;
they are anIiOusly looking for an organization
Of their party 10 this State, when they will be
found wide awake and ready for work.


A murder, or supposed paricide, was commit
ted near Yreka few days since. The victim
was On old man named Baker, native Of ia
maica. At the coroner's inquest held upon the
bo6y, his con. who was The only person resid-
ing with him at the time of his death, was ex-
amined. and stated that be had been out after
some COWS, aud on bis return home found bis
father lying dead In the dooryard, aud that
three men, whom he was unable to recognise.
left the premises just as he came 10 sight, But
there were some circumstances which excited
suspicion in the minds Of the jury, and they had
the witness arrested, taken before Justice aud
examined, when be was committed 10 jail, to
await the action the grand jury.


COG.