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GRASS VALLEY UNION JANUARY 6, 1872 5
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 1872
The No Fence Law.
The San Francisco Evening Post pertinently says:
It is in the power of the Legislature by one simple enactment which could be passed
through both houses in ten minutes, and be signed by the Governor in thirty minutes more,
to add millions upon millions to the next summer’s earnings of the people of California.
This enactment is the repeal of the fence law. The matter has been thoroughly canvassed
and from one end of the State to the other the great majority of the people have declared
in favor of the repeal. Had the Legislature done its duty the repealing bill would have been
passed before the adjournment for the holidays, but it has a chance to repair its error by
passing it as soon as it meets to-morrow. It will not do to delay. The time for plowing and
sowing is near at hand, and as soon as the present storm leaves us, which it will certainly
do in a few days more, it should be known that the farmer can safely plant his crops without
the necessity of first putting up a fence which will cost more than his land, and more than
his crops will be worth. In a few weeks the season for planting will be gone, and a tardy
repeal will be but little better than none, so far as this year is concerned. ...
BORN. At Grass Valley, January 5th, 1872, to Henry Hanson and Wife, a Son.
SAM WIGENSTEIN DEAD.—Tuesday last Sam. Wigenstein died in the Insane Asylum at
Stockton. Deceased was well known here, as well as all over the State. He was once an
owner in the Idaho mine. For more than two years deceased was insane; afflicted with
softening of the brain, In old times Sam. Wigenstein was noted as a man of infinite humor
and thorough good-heartedness. His remains were interred at San Francisco. Peace to his
ashes.
PANORAMA.—The panorama painting now exhibiting at Hamilton Hall, is worth seeing. it is a
meritorious work and gives a good idea of the rivers and other scenery of the Pacific coast. Mr. Tony
Ward sings some of the best and most amusing songs you ever heard, while the panorama is being
exhibited. We advise all who can to attend this splendid exhibit this evening.
CORRECTION.—We yesterday said that at the late Fair Mrs. Miller’s return was $877; the
figures should have been $888. Her expenses were $99, much lower than our figures gave. Mrs.
Miller furnished the $100 coin prize.
HELD FOR FORGERY.—Yesterday a man named Louis Forgillon appeared to Mr. Charles Bever
with a note. The note purported to have been written by Madame Marmeisse to Mr. Bever. The note
was in the French language. Madame Marmeisse keeps the Barnum Restaurant at which Mr. Bever
takes his meals. The note to Mr. Bever politely requested a loan of $20, and requested the same to
be sent by the hand of the bearer, Mons. Louis Forgillon. Mr. Bever gave the money to the bearer,
thinking that Madame had immediate use for money. When he went to lunch Mr. Bever happened
to think of the note, and he asked Madame if she had received the money. She was astonished, as
she had not sent for money, and knew nothing of the note. Louis had forged the note and received
the money. Officer Snow was informed of the transaction and soon Louis was arrested. The case was
brought before Justice Smith. Last evening there was an examination and Louis Forgillon was held
to answer before the Grand Jury, and his bonds were placed at $1,000. Bail had not been given at the
hour we went to press.
EVANGELICAL PREACHING.—Henry C. Lyle will preach (D-V.) in the Christian Chapel on
Lord’s Day. Subject: “Should Christians wash each others food?” also, What is Faith? Service to
commence at 10:30 A.M. and 7 P.M. [DV. stands for a Latin phrase meaning “God willing.” ]