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GRASS VALLEY UNION JANUARY 11 & 13, 1865 41
to the hardness of the wall rocks the greater portion of them have to be blasted. At present, there are
about forty hands employed on the works; but arrangements are being made to increase the number
considerably in the course of a few days. A single glance at the mine will convince any one conversant
with mining affairs, that the work on this claim is under the charge of men who understand their business.
Messrs. Paul and John Townsend are thorough practical miners, and all the work below ground has been
admirably done, while the machinery and gearing, under the charge of H. Scott and — Oliver is kept
in first rate order. Much of the profits of a mine depend upon the superintendence—under this head the
Empire is A No. 1.
IMPROVEMENTS.—We understand that a building is to be erected on Main street, near the UNION
office, for a new arrival, who intends to open a Bakery.
RETURNED.—Mr. John I. Sykes, formerly County Auditor of Nevada and a much respected citizen
of Grass Valley, arrived in town last night, after a six months trip to the “Old Folks at Home,” at the East.HUNTING FOR EVIDENCE.—The District attorney and Sheriff Kent passed through town
yesterday, on the way to Allison Ranch, to hunt up evidence in the case of the barbarous murder of Mark
Hammock at that place on Sunday Night. Our County authorities we are glad to learn, are determined to
bring the perpetrators of this cowardly deed to justice, if human agency will effect that object. “Murder
will out,” and the perpetrators of this monstrous case will not long remain unknown.
THE NEVADA THEATRE.—Operations upon the new Theatre at Nevada city were commenced on
Monday. Workmen were engaged in building staging preparatory to putting the roof on. The building will
be erected under the superintendance of Geo. S. Pierce, the contractor who built the Catholic church at
that place.
PUBLIC SCHOOL BALL.—The ladies of Forest Springs and vicinity are making arrangements to
give a grand ball and festival at Brogan’s Hotel, at that place, on the evening of Friday the 27th instant,
for the purpose of defraying the cost of erecting a new school house. We hope the ladies will succeed in
their laudable enterprise.
HOGGISH.—Two men, named Brown and Williams, who reside at the lower part of the county,
near Bear River, were arrested yesterday for stealing hogs from their neighbors. They were examined
before Justice Maslin and a jury of twelve. The latter, after being out nearly two hours failed to agree—
seven being in favor of conviction and five for acquittal. They were discharged and the prisoners locked up.
The Bullion Claim.—The Shareholders in this Claim are hereby requested to meet at the Mazeppa Hall
on Mill Street, at 7 o’clock P.M., on Thursday evening, January 12th. A full attendance is requested, as matters of
importance will be brought before them.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 1865
DOING WELL.—The two miners, Furt and Hoar, who were injured on Saturday last, by the caving
of the bank on the claim of the Hon. A. A. Sargent, on Quaker Hill, are both doing well. Hoar was badly
bruised by a large boulder, which struck his leg, within a couple of inches of the same spot where it was
broken two years ago, while working on the same claim. No bone was broken this time. Furt was injured
severely, at first it was thought fatally, in the side. But we are pleased to learn that both men are doing
well.