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GRASS VALLEY UNION FEBRUARY 5 & 7, 1865 99
INSANE ASYLUM.—The number of patients in the Asylum on the 31st of December,
1864, as furnished us by Mr. Vance, Clerk of the institution, was 454 males and 148 females—
total 602. During January 15 males and 7 females were admitted, and . male returned who
had escaped; 8 were discharged, 4 died and 2 escaped—remaining in the Asylum January
31st, 459 males and 152 females—total, 611. The following are the counties from which they
were received and the nativity of the patients: Counties—San Francisco, 10; Santa Clara, 4;
Sacramento, 2; San Joaquin, 2; El Dorado, 1; Sierra, 1; sonoma, 1; Tuolumne, 1. Nativity—
Ireland, 4; Germany, 3; Maine, 3; Kentucky, 2; New York, 1; Pennsylvania, 1; Massachusetts,
1; Illinois, 1; South Carolina, 1; Vermont, 1; Belgium, 1; Sweden, 1; England, 1; Bavaria, 1—
[Stockton Independent.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1865
MARRIED. In San Francisco, Feb. 2d, 1865, M. C. TAYLOR, of this place, to MARIA QUINN, of the
former place. We congratulate our friend TAYLOR upon his happy choice, long a prominent
resident of our town, he has brought his bride to add another ornament to the society of our
beautiful town. Success, prosperity and happiness attend them through life.
PROPOSED WATER WORKS.
The proposition which has been submitted by the Town Trustees for the decision of the people
within the Corporate limits, is one of great importance, and well worthy their serious consideration. .. We
have been spoke to by a number of citizens, who feel a deep interest in this matter, and who desire that it
shall be well considered and fully discussed. Every one, thus far, has expressed himself favorable to the
construction of water works, willing to submit to taxation, to defray the expense, as well as to pay for
the use of the water for gardening and domestic purposes. But a desire has been expressed to hear from
the Trustees something concerning the proposed plan, if one there be, and especially in relation to the
locality in which it is intended to place the reservoir, and the source whence the water wil be supplied.
As to the altitudes of the various points in the vicinity of town where a suitable reservoir might be
constructed, we cannot speak, nor are we aware that any measurements or observations have been made
ima The decision of the question must depend, in a great measure, indeed almost entirely upon the
source of supply. If it is intended to procure water from the Mountain Lake Water [South Yuba Canal]
Company, and a steady head can be obtained at all seasons, then their reservoirs already constructed
could furnish the head at a sufficient altitude to protect every building in the town, and furnish a strong
pressure everywhere. It seems to us, that whatever may be the additional cost, the water ought to be
obtained from the source which will give a continous, permanent supply at the highest point.. . We
expect to-morrow to give a statement of the amount of taxable property, taxes, income, etc., of the town,
and other matters connected with the subject; and only throw out this article as a feeler, to stir up the
affair and give an opportunity for the pros and cons to be heard.
THEME FOR WONDER!—A few days ago, Gary, Hamilton and company, engaged in prospecting
at Randolph Flat, took a notion to examine the ruins of some of the old cabins in that vicinity, with the
hope of finding some of the treasure which tradition says was buried somewhere in the neighborhood, in
early days by parties who met with sudden or violent deaths. Among others, they prospected the “Fisher
Cabin,” an old ’49er,, in which various parties of miners have successively lived. They found no treasure,
but under the decayed flooring, they found a part of a human skull, in a good state of preservation, the
skull-cap, or brain pan only, with no other bones or remains of the human frame. How came it there?
They also found an oaken chest or safe, about eighteen inches in length, made of four inch plank, firmly
banded and bolted with iron, lined inside with strong sheet iron, fastened with a three-bolt lock. This