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" Blaze " was kind hearted and considerate, as he always is when his race is in distress. He sent up to the Court House a bottle of cock-tails. " Who comes there," said Joe K-, the Senator, on guard. " Friend, with a bottle of cocktails," was the answer. "Advance, friend, with the cocktails," said Joe, promptly, "d-n the countersign !"
The " wee sma hours ayont the twal " came and went, but no enemy. Suspicion crept in that the town was to be spared a day or two longer. As Captain Lancaster of the invincible Guard would not surrender entire command to the Sheriff, the lat- ter announced in stentorian voice, that the county was to be deprived of his valuable services as an officer, and retired to a game of "seven up," in superlative disgust, resigning the city of Nevada to a fate deserved by the insubordination of its inhab- itants. In the midst of the game, the gas light was suddenly extinguished, and the Sheriff retired in not very good order to other quarters. And thus ended the "Big Scare," that will live in the memory of men of Nevada many generations to come. It passed, leaving an opportunity for some of our people to die quietly in their beds, an opportunity but few have so far availed themselves of, aud at this writing, (February 10, 1867,) while crazed by the clamor for copy, I finish up these concluding lines to the sketch of Nevada, leaving her people undisturbed by war's alarms, prosperous and happy.
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TABLE OF DISTANCES.
TABLE OF DISTANCES
FROM NEVADA CITY TO ALL TOWNS AND VILLAGES IN NEVADA COUNTY.
Allison Ranch. 6 miles,
Alpha
18
Anthony House 11
Bannerville 3
Bear Valley
24
Birchville, (by North San Juan) 16
Blue Tent 4
Bowman's Ranch 30
Boston Ravine
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Brandy Flat. 19
Bridgeport, (by way Newtown,) 13 Cardwell's Station 42
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Carlisle 37
Coburn's Station .52
Columbia Hill. 11
Crystal Lake.
28
Donner Lake, (Pollard's,) 48
Donner Lake House 51
Eureka 26
Forest Springs
French Corral. 20
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Gold Hill. 14
Grass Valley.
4
Holt's Station 36
6
Hunt's Hill. 7
Indian Springs 15
Lake City. 11
Liberty Hill 20
Little York. 13
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| Lytlon's Station 46 miles.
Meadow Lake 40
Moore's Flat 19
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Mooney Flat. 17
Montezuma Hill. 8
Newtown
5
North San Juan. 12
North Bloomfield 14
Omega
20
Orleans Flat. 20
Proser Creek, (via Bear Valley)58 ¥
Pierce's Station 28 66
Patterson.
12
Quaker Hill. 6
Rough and Ready.
8
Red Dog 9
Sebastopol, (by way of San Juan13
Sweetland, “
15
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Soda Springs 43
66
Spenceville. 20
16
Scotch Flat. 6
Selby Flat.
2
Soggsville
1
Tinker's Station 38
Tecumseh
24
Washington
20
Woolsey's Flat. 17
66
Willow Valley 3
Webster's Station. 37
Woodworth's Station 24
You Bet. 10
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Gold Flat.
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Henerfauth's ..
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NEVADA CITY GOVERNMENT.
NEVADA CITY GOVERNMENT.
MUNICIPAL OFFICERS.
L, W. WILLIAMS, r
J. A MARTIN,
G. K. FARQUHAR, RICHARD KELSEY,
JAMES J. OTT.
L. W. WILLIAMS President of the Board of Trustees.
G. K. FARQUHAR. Clerk
CHARLES W. CORNELL Marsbal.
W. G, JENKINS.
Assessor.
WILLIAM F. EVENS. Treasurer.
WILLIAM SCOTT .Special Policeman
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
NEVADA FIRE DEPARTMENT-Organized June 2d, 1860, and is now composed of Nevada Hose Company No. 1, and Pennsylvania Fire Com- pany No. 2.
BOARD OF DELEGATES :
A. D. TOWER. President.
D. S. BAKER Secretary.
A. D. TOWER,
H. H. HASKINS,
From Hose Company No. 1,
A. B. GREGORY, )
WILLIAM HEUGH, 1 From Fire Company No. 2.
W. F. BACIGALUPI,
D. S. BAKER,
NEVADA HOSE COMPANY NO. I.
E. F. SPENCE. President.
WM. R. COE Foreman.
W. H. KENT Ass't Foreman.
J. R. ENGLISH Secretary.
W. H. CRAWFORD. Treasurer.
PENNSYLVANIA FIRE COMPANY NO. 2.
C. W. CORNELL President.
T. C. CANFIELD Foreman.
CHARLES MILLER Ass't Foreman.
WILLIAM SCOTT .Secretary. . JAMES MONRO. Treasurer,
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CIVIC AND RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES.
CIVIC AND RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES.
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MASONIC.
The first Masonic Lodge in Nevada county was instituted in November, 1850, by a dispensation from the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, Jeffrey F. Halsey, Master. This Lodge continued in existence until its records and Lodge room were destroyed by the fire of March, 1851. A new place of meeting was provided, and a Grand Lodge having then been instituted in California, a charter was procured from that body in May, 1851, for Nevada Lodge No. 13. On two subsequent occasions, in July, 1856, and Novem- ber, 1863, the records and other property of the Lodge were destroyed by fire. After the last disaster, a joint stock company was organized under the auspices of the Lodge for the crection of a Masonic Hall. The build- ing was completed in 1864, at a cost of about $10,000, the majority of the stock being owned by the Lodge and other Masonic bodies of Nevada. As showing the great changes in our population, it may be remarked, that of seventy-six members whose names appear on the roll in 1853, only five are on the roll of 1867. The following gentlemen have served as Masters of the Lodge, in the order named : J. R. Crandall, John R. McConnell, James Fitz James, Isaac Williamson, William G. Alban, Thomas P. Hawley, Addison C. Niles, and William C. Randolph. The last named is now serving his sixth term. The stated meetings are held at Masonic Hall corner of Pine and Commercial streets, on the second Wednesday evening of each month. The officers for 1867 are as follows :
WILLIAM C. RANDOLPH, Master, EDWARD F. SPENCE. Senior Warden.
WILLIAM VAN ALSTINE. Junior Warden.
ADDISON C. NILES. Treasurer.
ALONZO D. TOWER. Secretary.
ISAAC WILLIAMSON. Marshal.
E. K. KANE LODGE, No. 72, was instituted under a dispensation from the Grand Master, in January, 1855, and a charter procured from the Grand Lodge in the May following. This Lodge continued in existence four years, the Masters being Charles H. Seymour, Charles Marsh, Clement C. Green, and Tallman H. Rolfe. At the close of the latter's term, the Lodge surrendered its charter, turning over its funds and property to the Grand Lodge.
NEVADA CHAPTER NO. 6-ROYAL ARCH MASONS-was instituted in
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October, 1854. Meetings every Monday evening, at Masonic Hall, corner of Pine and Commercial streets. Officers fo: 1867 :
THOMAS H. CASWELL. High Priest.
ADDISON C. NILES King.
CICERO M. BATES. Scribe.
TALLMAN H. ROLFE. Captain of the Host.
WILLIAM C. RANDOLPH.
Principal Sojourner.
ALLEN CHAPMAN .. Royal Arch Captain.
NATHANIEL H. STOWERS Master of 3d Veil.
EDWARD DUNSCOMBE Master of 2d Veil.
JAMES DAVIS. Master of Ist Veil.
ABRAHAM GOLDSMITH. Treasurer.
JAMES H. HELM.
Secretary.
JOSEPH B. GRAY
Guard.
NEVADA COMMANDERY NO. 6-KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .- Instituted No- vember, 1858. Meets at Masonic Hall, corner of Pine and Commercial streets, on Friday evenings. The officers for 1867 are
THOMAS H. CASWELL Eminent Commander.
CICERO M. BATES . Generalissimo.
JAMES H. HELM. Captain General.
THOMAS P. HAWLEY. Prelate.
WILLIAM C. RANDOLPH .. Senior Warden.
ADDISON C. NILES. Junior Warden.
ISAAC WILLIAMSON Treasurer.
AARON A. SARGENT Recorder.
WILLIAM MCCORMACK.
.Standard Bearer.
ALEXANDER B. BRADY. Sword Bearer,
ALLEN CHAPMAN. Warden.
NATHANIEL H. STOWERS Ist Guard.
MARTIN L. MARSH. 2d Guard.
JOSEPH B. GRAY Sentinel.
ODD FELLOWS.
OUSTOMAH LODGE, No. 16 .- When the tide of population poured from the East into California, in 1849, by steamers and sailing vessels, and over the plains, the adventurous gold-seekers soon found that the spot where Ne- vada now stands was rich in gold. The famous Coyote lead was discovered, and the hills and ravines around it yielded rich returns for the first crude essays at mining. A population of thousands soon gathered here. In 1851, the first association of Odd Fellows was formed, which met in a log cabin, and organized for mutual relief and social intercourse. Most of the members of the association were ancient Odd Fellows, whose feet could not
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pass the portal of any "well regulated Lodge ;" but they kept warm in their hearts a love for the Order, and years after, when the great reform worked by the non-affiliated law went into operation, they renewed their regular connection with the Order. This association had many pleasant meetings, and finally led to the organization of a regular Lodge.
In November, 1853, Oustomah Lodge, No. 16, was instituted by that noble apostle of Odd Fellowship, S. H. Parker, with A. A. Sargent, J. B. Van Hagan, H. D. King, L. B. Austin, and B. H. Ferrell, as charter members, and the following as its first officers : A. A. Sargent, N. G .; L. B. Austin, V. G .; II. D. King, Treasurer, and J. B. Van Hagan, Secretary. The increase of membership was very rapid, and the Lodge rapidly grew in strength and wealth.
In 1856 a sweeping fire destroyed the entire city. In that fire, the Lodge lost a handsomely furnished hall, all its regalia, records and furniture; but it soon recovered from the disaster. Another sweeping fire occurred in 1863. In the meantime, the Lodge had completed and occupied a fine hall, costing, with its furniture and regalia, some $14,000. This was swept away by the fire, and nothing was saved but the charter. The property was insured for $7,500. This was a severe blow to the financial prosperity of the Lodge, but it did not totally discourage the resolute men who com- posed it. A temporary hall was immediately furnished, which was occupied until the Masonic fraternity erected a building adapted to the wants of the two Orders, which is now occupied by both, and in which Oustomah Lodge owns stock.
The seal of Onstomah Lodge is a shield, on which is emblazoned the bow and arrows surmounted by the three links; above the shield are crossed keys surmounted by the eye enveloped in rays, while around are circum- scribed the words " Oustomah Lodge, No. 16, I. O. O. F., Nevada. Inst. Nov. 4, 1853."
Oustomah Lodge, in spite of repeated calamities, is one of the most stable and prosperous Lodges in the State. It is situated in the center of a thriving and enterprising mining section, where perseverance is taught by success. In the fourteenth year of its existence, it shows no signs of decay, but, like the town in which it is situated, it has been tried, not destroyed, by fires, and the drain of its numbers by mining excitements in other quarters. Its prosperity has never been greater, its promise for the future never brighter.
While this Lodge has always faithfully discharged its duty to the dis- tressed brother, whether traveling or resident, the call upon its charities has been surprisingly small in proportion to its membership; which is a tribute not only to the salubrious climate in which it is located, but to the
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temperance and good conduct of its members. During its whole history, but one expulsion for misconduct has occurred, and no appeal from its deci- sions has ever been taken to the Grand Lodge. Grand Masters visiting it have repeatedly borne testimony of the excellence of its work, and the intelligence of its officers. It is a good illustration of the vigorous growth and characteristics which have distinguished Odd Fellowship on this coast. Regular meetings on Tuesday evening of cach week, at Masonic Hall, corner of Pine and Commercial streets. The following are the list of officers for the first term of 1867 :
JOHN F. HOOK. .Noble Grand.
E. DWIGHT HERRICK. .Vice Grand,
ANDREW H. PARKER. Recording Secretary.
EDWIN W. BIGELOW. Treasurer. OLE C. TORSON . Warden.
GEORGE SHAW. .Conductor.
JONATHAN CLARK.
.R. S. to Noble Grand,
WILLIAM R. COE. . L. S. to Noble Grand.
JOHN R. STONE, R. S. to Vice Grand.
EDWIN F. BEAN. L. S. to Vice Grand.
WILLIAM EDDY. Inside Guard.
JOSEPH B. GRAY . Outside Guard.
AARON A, SARGENT .Sitting Past Grand.
GOOD TEMPLARS.
NEVADA LODGE, No. 201, I. O. of G. T .- Organized January 16th, 1866, with thirty-three charter members. Number of members at present writing, March, 1867, about one hundred and twenty. Lodge meets every Friday evening, at Masonic Hall, corner of Pine and Commercial streets. List of officers for the first quarter of the year 1867 :
WILLIAM COOMB .. Worthy Chief Templar,
Miss SARAH PRATT Worthy Right Hand Supporter.
Miss JOSEPHINE GREELEY Worthy Left Hand Supporter.
Mrs. M. A. HILL . Worthy Vice Templar.
ALEXANDER I. ZEKIND Worthy Recording Secretary.
Mrs. R. K. PEIRCE .Worthy Assistant Secretary,
FRANK M. CRAWFORD . Worthy Financial Secretary.
FRANKLIN BATES. .Worthy Treasurer.
JAMES P. DAVENPORT
Worthy Marshal.
Miss ALICE MURCHIE. . Worthy Ass't Marshal.
Miss HATTIE PEABODY . Worthy Inside Guard.
SAMUEL NOVITSKY . Worthy Ontside Guard.
Rev. D. A. DRYDEN . Worthy Chaplain.
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BENEVOLENT SOCIETIES.
NEVADA HEBREW BENEVOLENT SOCIETY .- Organized in November, 1863. Prompted by the feelings of charity and benevolence, the Jewish citizens of Nevada City formed the above named Society, for the purpose of assisting the sick and needy, and the interment of the dead. Its officers are :
A. BARUH. President.
S. ROSENTIIAL Vice President.
A. BLUMENTIIAL Secretary.
L. PHILLIP'S Treasurer.
J. JACOBS,
J. ROSENTHAL,
J. GREENWALD, )
Directors.
NEVADA BENEVOLENT SOCIETY .- Organized January 22d, 1867, for the purpose of aiding and relieving the sick and needy, and especially such as do not come within the scope of public charities. Officers :
G. K. FARQUHAR. President.
E. F. SPENCE Vice President.
E. F. BEAN Secretary.
E. G. WAITE. Treasurer.
G. K. FARQUHAR,
E. F. BEAN,
G. V. SCHMITTBURG,
A. GOLDSMITHI,
JONATHAN CLARK,
JAMES MONRO,
Directors.
The following is the Constitution and By-Laws of the Society :
CONSTITUTION.
ARTICLE 1. This Society shall bo known as the Nevada Benevolent Society.
ART. 2. The sole object of this Society shall be charitable and beneficial, to relieve the sick and destitute.
ART. 3. It shall consist of not less than twenty nor more than fifty active members, residents of the City of Nevada, and an unlimited number of subscribing members. Each active member shall be elected at a regular meeting of the society, and shall pay an initiation fee of two dollars and fifty cents, and monthly dues to the amount of fifty cents per month.
ART. 4. The officers of this society shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and four Directors, who shall be active members, and shall be elected an- nually at a meeting held for that purpose on the third Monday of January of each year, and continue in office until their successors are elected. All vacancies shall be filled by a majority of the Directors.
ART. 5. The President, Directors and Secretary shall constitute a Board of Direc- tors, who shall have charge, management and control of all the affairs and property of this Society, and shall be empowered to appropriate its funds to the charitable pur- poses thereof.
ART. 6. Special meetings may be called at any time by the President and Secretary, or any five members. At the annual meet- ing it shall be the duty of the Board of Di- rectors to make a full report of all the trans- actions of the Society during the preceding year.
ART. 7. This Constitution shall not be al- tered or amended, except by a two-thirds vote of all the active members at a meeting called for the purpose, after one written no- tice.
BY- LAWS.
SECTION 1. It shall be the duty of the Di- rectors to supervise all the affairs of the As- sociation, audit all accounts, and publish
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monthly a statement of the receipts, dis- bursements, and balance in the treasury ; also of the dispensations and number of per- sons relieved. They may appoint soliciting and disbursing committees to dispense the charity and examine into the necessities of applicants.
SEC. 2. The President shall preside at the meetings of the Association and of the Di- rectors and see that all officers and members perform their duties promptly. He shall in- dorse all orders upon the Treasurer, or in the event of the absence of the President, or his inability to act, his duties shall be per- formed by the Vice President.
SEC. 3. The Secretary shall keep a record of the meetings of the Association and of the Directors, and prepare a monthly state- ment as required by Section Ist. He shall draw all orders upon the Treasurer and per- form such other duties as may be required,
SEC. 4. The Treasurer shall receive and keep the funds of the Association, and pay out the same upon the order of the Secretary, indorsed by the President or Vice President. He shall submit a report in writing to the Directors of the moneys received and dis- bursed, and perform such other duties as may be required.
SEC. 5. Applicants for aid must state their necessities and the cause of their distress, which, if not vouched for by responsible par- ties, shall be investigated by the Directors | jority of the members.
or some one appointed by them, and such relief afforded as their wants require and the stores of the Association will permit. All cases of imposture shall be published. The Directors shall not delay investigation of any case brought to their notice more than half an hour.
SEC. 6. The Board of Directors shall ap- point a collector whose duty it shall be to collect all the dues and pay the same to the Treasurer within one week thereafter, taking his receipt therefor. He shall receive for his services such compensation as the Board may direct, and shall be at any time subject to removal by the Board of Directors.
SEC. 7. No religious or political subject shall be introduced or discussed at any of the meetings of the Association or Directors, and nothing shall debar the sick and desti- tute from the charitable aid of the Society.
SEC. 8. Any member, guilty of conduct unfitting him for membership, may be ex- pelled by a majority of all the members.
SEC. 9. At all meetings of the Association one-third of the members shall constitute a quorum, and at all meetings of the Directors three members shall constitute a quorum.
SEC. 10. A vacancy in the office of Presi- dent shall be filled by election, at a special meeting called for that purpose.
These by-laws may be altered or amended at any meeting of the Association by a ma-
NEVADA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION-Organized January 1st, 1858. Now contains about two thousand volumes. The officers are : Charles Marsh, President ; I. J. Rolfe, M. L. Marsh, R. H. Farquhar, Trustees ; Geo. R. Crawford, Secretary, Treasurer and Librarian. Rooms at Geo. R. Craw- ford's Book Store, corner of Broad and Pine streets.
NEVADA THEATER COMPANY .- Incorporated in 1864; building on Broad Street. Its officers are, John Cashin, President ; James Monro, Secretary and Treasurer ; John Cashin, James Monro, W. C. Stiles and John Blasauf, Trustees.
NEVADA GERMAN GLEE CLUB .- Organized in May, 1866. G. V. Schmittburg, President; A. Goldsmith, Vice President|; John H. Godje, Secretary ; John F. Bussenius, Director and Treasurer. Meets every Thursday evening, at Blasauf's brewery, on Spring street.
NEVADA BRASS BAND, (colored,) Dennis Carter, Leader.
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RELIGIOUS.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH .- This Church was organized September 28th, 1851, with twenty-one members, all of whom were males, excepting Mrs. Emily A. Warren. Rev. James H. Warren, as missionary under the American Home Missionary Society, had labored in the field since the pre- vious April. A small house, built of shakes, on the lot where the present church stands, sufficed for the purpose of worship through the summer and fall, and was replaced soon after the organization of the Church and Society, with a plain frame structure. This building was thoroughly renewed in the autumn of 1855, and quite neatly fitted up, but was burned down in the general fire of July 19, 1856. At the same time, a sweet-toned bell was destroyed, the only one the Church has ever possessed, and its loss is seriously felt on every Sabbath ..
The Church being deprived of its Christian home by this calamity, services were held in Temperance Hall until a brick house of worship was erected, the corner-stone of which was laid July 4, 1857. It was opened for use the following January. This substantial building escaped the fire of 1858, but fell a prey to the flames in the conflagration of November, 1863. The alarm of fire in the city was given just as the morning service was closing, and the minister called after the hastily retreating congregation with the announcement that worship would be held in the evening as usual, but in one hour from the time he spoke the church was little more than a mass of rubbish. The walls, however, remained standing and have place in the present edifice. The ravages of the fire were repaired by the summer of 1864, at a cost of $5,000, which amount was raised by the energy of Rev. H. Cummings, mostly in Sacramento and San Francisco.
From the earliest days, a Sunday School gave scope for a prominent and interesting part of the Christian effort of this Church. In the fire of 1863 the school suffered the loss of a valuable library of one thousand volumes. The school at the present time numbers one hundred and seventy-five scholars, sixtecu teachers, six officers, and has connected with it a mis- sionary and temperance organization. The library numbers four hundred volumes, most of them recently purchased. J. B. McChesney is the Superintendent.
Since the organization of the Church there have been connected with it one hundred and eighteen persons, some of whom have died, and some removed to other places of residence. The present membership, February, 1867, is sixty-one. In the sixteen years which have passed since the foundation of the Church, its spiritual interests have been cared for by two Pastors and two Supplies : James H. Warren, Pastor, April, 1851, to July, 1858; W. C. Bartlett, Supply, 1860, four months ; H. Cummings,
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Supply, March, 1862, to April, 1865; R. Bayard Snowden, present Pastor, began June 17, 1865. The Church has three Deacons, E. W. Barnum, Robert Stuart, A. Downie. The officers of the Society, constituting a Board of Trustees, are James Monro, P. Sutton, George H. Farquhar, John H. Chesnut and D. B. Frink.
The service of song in Sabbath worship is aided by a very good cabinet organ, E. D. Herrick, organist. In June, 1865, the Church and Society first became independent of the Home Missionary Society, and as a self- supporting Church in the mining region of California enjoys a fair degree of prosperity.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH .- Corner of Broad and Mill streets. This Church has been twice destroyed by fire, first in July, 1856, and again in November, 1863, and was re-built in 1864. Rev. D. A. Dryden, present Pastor. A. A. Sargent, E. F. Spence, W. C. Stiles, John Bluett, John Pascoe, Trustees.
The Sabbath School connected with this Church has twenty teachers, one hundred and fifty scholars, 507 volumes in the library, and 117 copies of the Sunday School Advocate taken. Rev. D. A. Dryden, Superin- tendent.
RAPTIST CHURCH-Corner of Pine and Spring streets. Organized in September, 1854, by Rev. O. B. Stone. The first church built by this society was destroyed by the fire of 1856, and was rebuilt, but not completed until 1861, when, through the exertions of Rev. Benjamin Brierly, a neat edifice was finished and dedicated on the 13th of January of that year. Rev. J. A. Wirth, present Pastor. Joseph Richardson, Deacon; I. R. Rumery, Clerk ; Joseph Richardson, I. R. Rumery, Thomas Shurtliff, Frederick Dean, D. F. Hartman, Trustees.
Baptist Sunday School, Thomas Shurtliff, Superintendent; nine teachers , seventy-five scholars, and 325 volumes in the library. Fifty Young Reapers taken.
ST, CANICE CHURCH, (Catholic,) Corner of Coyote and Washington streets. First dedicated in the summer of 1857; destroyed by fire No vember 8th, 1863; rebuilt in 1864. Present Pastors, Rev. Fathers Dalton and Griffin.
The Sabbath School has thirteen teachers, ninety scholars and a library of 220 volumes. J. C. Robinson, Superintendent.
AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-On Pine street. Dedicated in 1864. Present Pastor, Rev. Mr. Green.
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