COLVILLE’S
MARYSVILLE DIRECTORY
FOR THE
Year Commencing November 1, 1855
EMBRACING A
GENERAL DIRECTORY OF CITIZENS,
An
Appendix of General Information, Etc.,
Together With A
HISTORICAL SKETCH OF MARYSVILLE.
BY SAMUEL COLVILLE.
San Francisco:
Printed by Monson & Valentine, 127 Sansome Street
…
1855
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the Year eighteen hundred and fifty-five,
By SAMUEL COLVILLE,
In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the Northern District of the State of California.
PREFACE.
A brief sketch of the Rise and Progress of Marysville.
In 1849 the spot now known as the City of Marysville contained the only settlement in that flourishing and fertile tract of country embraced between the Yuba and Feather rivers, commencing at their junction and extending widespread to their sources. It was designated as “Nye’s Ranch,” and was the only embarcadero or landing-place for goods brought from below. It comprised upwards of forty-five thousand acres of land, and was known as the Cordua Grant, being named after the gentleman who first settled upon it in 1841, under a lease from the veteran pioneer, Capt. John A. Sutter. In the spring of 1849 Cordua disposed of his interest in this grant to Messrs. Nye, Foster and Covillaud; hence its designation as “Nye’s Ranch.” At that time but three buildings, adobe built, graced the northern bank of the Yuba, and they were occupied by the gentlemen above mentioned. They were situated nearly at the spot which is now the foot of D street. With the exception of this incipient city of three houses, the whole of this vast plain was entirely unembellished by art, if we except the few corrals for live stock that were scattered along the banks of the Feather River, and its sole occupants being these three gentlemen and the sparsely-scattered Diggers, intermixed with a sprinkling of Greasers.
In April, 1849, these gentlemen estimated the amount of stock on their rancho at five thousand head of cattle, six hundred horses, five hundred hogs, and a limited amount of poultry. The amount of trade with the natives at that time was necessarily small; but with the discovery of gold, and the influx of population, which came soon after like the rushing and resistless tide, all communication with the placers in the mountains rapidly centered at this spot as the natural and almost necessary terminus for the boats engaged in freighting from the cities below. As a sequence, vast quantities of goods of all kinds, through the enterprise of the thousand gold-seekers that came along, were soon deposited on the banks of the Yuba. A brisk and profitable trade rapidly sprung up. “Explores” and “prospectors” returned, giving glowing and exuberant accounts of their peregrinations, which served to stimulate still more the feverish and gregarious population that the far-off tales of the land of gold had impelled to the Pacific shore.
Among the first to explore deep into the auriferous regions bordering on the Yuba and Feather rivers, whose riches seemed unbounded, were a party of Chilanos under the direction of our enterprising and highly respected fellow-citizen, J. M. Rameriz, who in the months of April, May and June, followed the Yuba from its debouch to its sources, discovering the important points now known as Foster’s Bar, Wambo’s Diggins, etc. On his return to Nye’s Ranch he was forcibly impressed with its natural advantages for trade, and the great promise it gave of future importance. His sagacity in foreseeing the advantages which it presented, did not long leave him blind to his own interest. In the month of September following, in connection with Mr. John Sampson, he effected the purchase of Messrs. Nye & Foster’s interest in the rancho. Theodore Sicard also made a purchase of an undivided fourth of the whole rancho, which was afterwards arranged equally between Sampson, Foster, Rameriz and Covillaud at a valuation of $60,000. These gentlemen, as early as December, conceived the idea of laying out a city. Mr. A. Leplonjeanin was accordingly employed to survey the ranch, laying it off into squares, blocks and ranges. City lots were soon after transferred to eager purchasers at prices that would astonish any one who has no experience in getting up miniature cities on paper. Mr. Rameriz was warmly seconded in his efforts to build up and render permanent the establishment of the city by S. J. Field, Esq., Geo. H. Beach, Esq., Mr. Parks, (afterwards identified with Parks’ Bar) J. Crook, Alexander Kerchner, D. C. Brenham, Eugene Gillespie, Messrs. Colton and Fisk, Mr. Nichols, and others. None of the cities in the interior of California have been equally strong and rapid in their growth as Marysville, since these gentlemen first attempted to improve and make known the natural facilities which it possessed as a place of commercial importance. Being situated at the head of navigation of two of the largest rivers in the State, and surrounded by an immense tract of agricultural and mining country, thousands of sources of wealth at once opened to it. The increase in trade is without parallel in the history of the oldest commercial nations on the globe. Buildings rose up on all the newly-made streets and corners as if by magic. The fanciful dreams of the Arabian Nights seemed to bring their realization to this spot. Hotels equipped and furnished with all the allurements that make such resorts desirable, began to manifest themselves and push their way into public notice. Saloons ornamented in the most elaborate extravagance, threw out a glare at night that made them a source of attraction and of immense profit to their owners. Steamers, and in fact every sort of “aquatic vehicle” that could be brought into use, thronged her shores, and thrift and enterprise were everywhere apparent. Its mercantile community always enjoyed an honorable distinction for its liberal character and sterling integrity. Everything connected with the growth and prosperity of a great city being set in motion by the machinery of popular determination, the phylacteries of Marysville spread themselves with an unparalleled rapidity, and her citizens, under the aegis of interminable energy, began rightfully to indulge in brilliant hopes of future greatness and prosperity. The sanguine expectations thus foreshadowed have been fully realized.
From the best information that can be obtained, we estimate the number of white inhabitants of Marysville on the first of January, 1850, at about three hundred. This month was distinguished by the arrival of the first steamer in the Yuba, the Lawrence, under the command of E.C.M. Chadwick, the pioneer of steam navigation on these waters. She continued from this time to make regular trips between Sacramento and Marysville, yielding enormous profits to the proprietors from the carrying of freight and passengers. Freight at this time was eight cents per pound, and the fare for passengers twenty-five dollars each. There was no lack of patronage at these rates. To the advent of this boat and the impetus given to trade by its regular and rapid transit of freight and passengers from below, is to be ascribed the ascendancy which this place immediately attained over its contemporaries—extensively laid out on paper—such as Yuba, Fremont, Nicolaus, and other equally formidable rivals, whom speculators were endeavoring to bolster up, without anything to recommend them in point of location, or other natural advantages.
At this period the principal business, as in all other places in California at that time, was transacted under rudely and hastily-constructed tents, and the center of trade was the Plaza, near the water side. The large number of adventurers daily landing and pitching their tents naturally gave rise to questions of interest and importance, both legal and moral, to the citizens. Up to this time there was no courts, no laws, no officers to administer justice where it was required. Every man had to protect all points involving his acquired interests by his “own right arm.” Beyond this he had no redress. The importance of a legal organization sanctioned by the untrammeled voice of the citizens, was keenly felt; and accordingly, by unanimous request, an election was held for First and Second Alcalde and Sheriff, on the 18th of January, 1850, at which two hundred and thirty-one votes were cast.
Stephen J. Field was elected First Alcalde, or Chief Justice; J.B. Wadleigh, Second, do; and T.M. Twitchel, Sheriff. Mr. Twitchel, for some reason, declined serving, and Robert B. Buchanan was appointed in his place.
A Town Council was also elected, but the operation of this body was found unnecessary; and the whole administration of public affairs, by general consent, fell naturally into the hands of the Alcaldes. Judge Field, who shortly afterwards received his commission from the Governor, was qualified, and at once entered upon his intricate duties. The faithful, impartial and satisfactory manner in which law and justice were meted out by him, are abundantly demonstrated by the records of his proceedings, still preserved for the inspection of the curious, and the future antiquarian, in the archives of Yuba county. En passant, we may introduce Judge Field’s first case, after induction into office, as illustrative of the facile mode in which he disposed of matters, without the unnecessary formality and vexatious uncertainty and expense of a technical court to assist and dignify the blind goddess. Standing one morning in the principal thoroughfare of the town, a well known citizen came down the street riding a recently purchased horse, when he was accosted by another individual who claimed the rightful ownership of the animal. A dispute naturally arose between the two, about the identity of the “critter,” which attracted the attention of the by-standers, and the Judge among the rest. It was mutually agreed to refer the matter at once to him. Swearing each party there in the open air, he heard both their stories. No collateral evidence being introduced, he decided the ownership of the animal to be vested in the gentleman who had made his claim in the street, and charged for the service thus rendered, one ounce ($16), which was cheerfully paid, and both sides went about their avocations perfectly satisfied, after liberally patronizing a neighboring saloon, an operation highly gratifying to a crowd of uninterested spectators.
At this time public gaming, with its seductive and fatally demoralizing influences had become, singular at this time, as it may seem, one of the leading and absorbing characteristics of California progress and greatness, and Marysville came in for its share of its votaries and its patronizing propensities. Its devotees were the first that engaged in an emulation of architectural comforts, capacity and adornments. When merchants, bankers, corporations and churchmen would not hazard a dollar in the development of a structural beauty or comfort, gamesters were rivaling each other in the erection of gorgeous saloons, at an expense that would startle Croesus out of his propriety, and make the soul of a reflecting man tremble at the wanton and lavish extravagance wasted upon them. If the brain can be made to turn giddy at the mere reflection of the fact, how much must it have shuddered at the contemplation of the reality. Before San Francisco could boast of a store or hotel that were even distantly related to the magnificent commerce that she was concentrating around her, the public Plaza was surrounded by these saloons, which, in extent and bright and glaring illuminations, in gorgeous and costly furniture, would eclipse any of the banquet halls of Europe or the Atlantic States, to say nothing of the Aspasian attractions displayed. At this distant day the soul sickens at the thought.
The first public gaming house erected in this city was situated on First street, south side, between D and Maiden Lane. It was kept by James Wharton, and was known as the Round Tent. It consisted of a series of poles inserted into the earth and covered with canvas. Others followed soon after, outvieing in the splendor of their adornments, and the inducements which they held out for the allurement of victims, among which was the El Dorado. This was erected on D street, having an L on First, and for a long time was the grand point of attraction for all the votaries of chance in this section of country. Music sent out its charms from this great gambling center, and artists that would now indignantly refuse to appear in any other place than the concert-room, or the theatre, hesitated not to regale the bacchanalian crowd that assembled, with their most exquisite strains, batoning upon the applause that occasionally exploded from the absorbed and stultified gamblers. Musical talent, at that time, commanded the most Utopian prices. Any amateur that could torture horse hair and cat-gut into any consecutive sounds reasonably endurable, found the gambling saloon a much more remunerative field for his labor, than the richest laden placer or gulch. This great Maelstrom of fortune was lined with all the salacious attractions that obscene pictures and “bar decorations” could give it. Every species of gambling was here spread out to the gaze of visitors in its most winning aspect. Many an American who had left his home, and with it the early morals and inculcations that years of anxious care and solicitude had been spent to give him, shook them off, as he did the decencies that had been taught him at the fire-side, on his arrival here, and was impulsively hurried to that vortex of penury, ruin and disgrace—THE GAMBLING TABLE. Every phase of this soul-destroying pestilence was practiced with all its enticing allurements. The representatives of all nations were assembled at these games of hazard; all avocations mingled in promiscuously, without regard to “distinction or color,” including the consecrated expounders of the glorious Gospel of our blessed Redeemer, and from them down to the poor, benighted Greaser, with his dilapidated serapa, or the more timid son of New England, who had never before been beyond the influence and control of his mother’s apron strings. All the games that the ingenuity of ages have invented for swindling “green ones” out of their senses and “loose funds,: could be found here in unadulterated perfection. The A B C—the Sweat Cloth—Faro—Monte—Props—Poker, and other inventions for “fleecing,” that none but the arch fiend, Belzebub himself, could have dreamed of, were paraded ostentatiously before the serried throng, with all the appearance of being the pre-eminent and powerful “institutions” of the age. Everybody, from the highest functionary in the city to the most demented adventurer, were always present to witness or take part in this extraordinary compound of vice and felony—deeming no harm in the example thus inadvertently set by them! Coin, at this time, was not sufficiently abundant to be used as a betting medium by both parties in a game, and consequently, dust in bags became, to the dignified proprietors, the pledge of chance. Those who indulged in this fascinating and intellectual amusement, deposited their bags of gold with the gamesters, and drew from them the necessary amount of the circulating medium to play with, for the time, as a kind of a loan—a sort of convenience to “help them out”—a loan that seldom failed to work the ultimate and speedy ruin of the parties negotiating the favor. Concentrated at this grand gambling focus, could be found a conglomeration of characters that the genius of few people, at present known in the literary world, would be adequate to describe. Hogarth and Cruikshank might look upon the picture, and wonder where to begin and be bewildered to know where to leave off. Here, naked and unmasked depravity, daily, nightly, and unblushingly manifested itself—exhibiting all its horrid deformity without fear of any curtailment of its disgusting proportions. In the mass of frequenters to this place could b found the speculators, traders, miners, mechanics, medical, divinity and law professors—all hovering around the insidious and delusive glare of the ignis fatuus—seldom leaving it, until consumed by its effulgency, or until returning sense had seen their brains scattered about the Plaza from the mouth of a pistol.
The universal mania for gambling at this time was not condemned or denounced by one man in fifty, either by his absence from these altars of pollution, or an open declaration of his hatred and abhorrence of the vice. The amounts staked, and the boldness manifested in these operations, when taken into consideration at the present time, seem fabulous. The sums hazarded on the single turning of a card, to the uninitiated, exceed belief. Every saloon and table forced into this nefarious vice was daily and nightly crowded, and frequently so literally overwhelmed, that it was at the risk of physical disablement that the infatuated ventured near them. A spectator to these exciting scenes had reason to congratulate himself if he escaped with a whole skin. Immense fortunes were frequently thrown into the scale of chance, and spread out to the gaping multitude with the same apparent indifference that one throws down a dollar for refreshments. In a few fleeting hours, ten thousand dollars would be lost or won, without exciting the least inconvenience to parties interested in the game. It was no uncommon thing to see from $2,000 to $8,000 bet on the best hand at poker. Indeed, so popular had gaming become, that the progenitors of and most fortunate in the disgusting business, began to be regarded as the leaders in public affairs; and for a short time, such was their effrontery, that these “men of influence” came near controlling the destinies of the town. Hundreds of men—aye, thousands, whose paternal influences had led them to regard this, prolific mother of all vices, as a stain upon the character of man—who had left their homes by “forced means,” with weeping children, dependent and confiding wives, or doating fathers and mothers, sending aspirations to heaven for their health, prosperity and speedy return from the dreaming land of gold, where subsistence and ample means were to roll in almost unsought—could be seen at all times, directing their steps to these infamous and God-forsaken haunts. Here the first hundred or first thousand dollars earned in California speedily disappeared, and with it, the ambition, honor, and self-respect of its possessor. Daniel Webster once said, on a memorable occasion, “This is a checkered life.” It was so in California in ’49 and ’50. There is no exaggeration in this picture.
In March, 1850, upwards of three hundred and fifty City Lots had been disposed of to different purchasers. Among the foremost in making these purchases was Stephen J. Field, who, by his example, gave an impetus to the growing fortunes of the new city, and set an example of confidence in its future permanency that was rapidly followed by others. In the same month, Mr. Colby and Dr. Ayers commenced the erection of the first wooden building in the city. It was situated on the corner of D and First streets, and was known on the City Plan as “Lot No. 8.” Lumber, at this time, was selling at from $225 to $300 per thousand feet.
Among the most prominent business houses, at this time, mention may be made of Messrs. A.T. Farish; Fall & Co.; Ford & Goodwin; Babb and Eaton; Eaton & Green; S. Sartwell; Cook, Baker & Co.; Packard & Woodruff; Low & Brothers; Charles Lambert; J. H. Adams; Treadwell & Co.; Jewett; Cheeseman; Thornburg; Beach; Harrington & Hazeltine, etc., etc.
The first religious services in Marysville were held in the Spring of ’50, by Rev. Mr. Washburn, in a flatboat, opposite the Plaza. Mr. W. was at that time keeping a boarding house or hotel, with a saloon &c., attached. In this first effort to establish religious worship at this point. Mr. Washburn was succeeded by Rev. Mr. Wilson, a Methodist clergyman, who, by indefatigable exertions, succeeded in rearing a Methodist Episcopal church. He died in the following Summer. For more particulars in reference to the rise and establishment of different churches, the reader is referred to the Appendix.
During the Spring and Summer, business in all its ramifications, went on with sufficient encouragement to gratify the wishes of the most sanguine. On the 6th of August, the first newspaper north of Sacramento was started—the Marysville Herald. This integral element and potent engine of civilization, gave a fillip to business, besides adding a new feature to the rapid growth of the town. The numerous changes which this pioneer enterprise has experienced from that time, as well as that of its contemporary, the Express, may be seen be reference to the Appendix.
We should have mentioned prior to this, however, in our narrative, that on laying out the town in 1849, there was a great variety of opinions as to the proper name by which it should be baptized. Some wanted to call it “Yubaville,” and some deeds were made out in that name. Others wanted to call it “Yuba City”—some “Norwich,” and some “Sicadora”—that being the favorite of Colonel Perry. While the discussion of the name was pending, a public meeting was called to take into consideration the general interests of the new city. At the meeting, Captain Edward Power, from St. Louis, proposed to name it after Mrs. Covillaud, who was then the only white lady living on the town plot. Her name being Mary, it was then and there determined that the city should be named MARYSVILLE.
In August, a “Squatter’s Meeting” was held at the Court House, at which resolutions were adopted, evincing a degree of moderation, coolness and sagacity, that it would have been well for their confreres in Sacramento, to have imitated. Much more would have been accomplished, and an incalculable amount of bloodshed and much consequent misery and unhappiness have been prevented—to say nothing about the bitter personal hatred and animosities that have since developed the seeds then sown, spreading their poisonous miasma through intervening years. Among other actions of this meeting, it was “resolved, that it was wrong to settle upon City Property, as it conflicted seriously with the rights of third persons, who had purchased for valuable considerations.”
In September, the funeral obsequies of General Taylor, whose demise had just been learned, were celebrated in a becoming and appropriate manner by the citizens generally—Mr. S. H. Miles, a public spirited and patriotic citizen, acting as Chief Marshal. In the same month, the foundation was laid for the first brick building on the Yuba. It was situated on Second, near D street, opposite the present site of the Western House.
On the first Monday in April, of the present year, pursuant to an act of the Legislature, an election was held for County Officers, which resulted in the choice of the following named gentlemen: County Judge, H. P. Hann; County Attorney, S. B. Mulford; County Clerk, E. D. Wheeler; Sheriff, R. B. Buchanan; County Recorder, Alfred Lawton; County Surveyor, J. B. Cushing; County Treasurer, L. W. Taylor; County Assessor, S. C. Tompkins; Coroner, S. T. Brewster. At this election, about eight hundred votes were cast in Marysville alone, which may enable the reader to form some estimate of the aggregate number of inhabitants.
As an evidence of the amount of business which was finding its outlet at this place, in August of this year, it is worthy of note, that on the 27th instant, twenty-four sail of vessel, of as many various dimensions, might be seen moored at the levee.
At the State election, held in October, Stephen J. Field was returned a member of the Legislature, by a large and popular majority. At the same time. J. O. Goodman was elected District Attorney.
In the later part of this month, that dreaded epidemic, the cholera, visited, with its concomitant horrors, both San Francisco and Sacramento—but one case, however, was reported in Marysville, and one in its aspirant neighbor, Yuba City. Up to this time, and at all times since, this city has always maintained an unusually healthy aspect. Business was materially effected by the thousand exaggerated rumors throughout the country, of the devastations that this dreadful scourge was making; notwithstanding which, however, the town progressed steadily, and with increased rapidity. The impetus which had been given to it, of which the future was the gigantic lever, never quailed an instant before this cloud of adversity, which soon passed away.
In November, the “Governor Dana” made its appearance in these waters, being the first steam vessel that had visited Marysville for three months, owing to the low stage of the water. The occasion was one of great rejoicing among the citizens. Her steam whistle, as she came puffing up the Yuba, was the signal for a general gathering upon the levee, at which place about three hundred of the most prominent business men had assembled, by the time she reached the landing. Long and loud cheers greeted her approach. The festivities enjoined upon that occasion, will long be remembered for their unequivocal and unmistakable character.
On the third of December, a public meeting was called at the United States Hotel, then situated on D street, to take into consideration the propriety of applying to the Legislature, for a town or city organization. G. N. Swezy presided as Chairman, and the meeting was addressed by many prominent citizens, strongly urging the importance of the movement. A committee was appointed to prepare a series of resolutions, and the meeting adjourned to meet again on the 5th instant. At this meeting, the committee reported in favor of organizing as a city, under an act of the Legislature, which, after an animated debate, was referred back to them, with instructions to prepare the draft for a special act for a City Charter, to be submitted at a subsequent meeting, on the 14th instant.—This meeting was not so numerously attended as the importance of the subject under consideration demanded, and those who did not give proper attention to it uttered murmurs that were the immediate cause of dissentions among the people, and in accordance with the action of a previous gathering, the people were called upon to assemble again on the 17th instant. At this meeting, the committee reported the draft of a City Charter, which was adopted by a handsome majority, and placed in the hands of Stephen J. Field, Esq., their able representative in the Legislature, for early action.
On the 27th instant, St. John’s Day was celebrated by the Masonic Fraternity, in a becoming and appropriate manner. An oration was delivered by Mr. Mitchel, and the festivities of the day closed with a ball, at the United States Hotel.
January, 1851. The year opened with a general depression of business.—This was also felt throughout the entire country, and may, in a great measure, be ascribed to the sparseness of population, and the excessive accumulations of stocks in the hands of merchants.
On the 25th of this month, a bill passed the Legislature, incorporating the “City of Marysville”—dividing it into four Wards, and authorizing an election on the first Monday in March. This Charger subsequently experienced several material changes in its principal features, by amendments passed in April, 1852, and May, 1853. The first municipal election resulted in the choice of S. H. Miles, Mayor; and L. W. Ransom, S.C. Stambaugh, F. Schaeffer, B. Tallman, J. G. Smith, D. W. C. Rice, S. C. Tompkins, and Chas. Covillaud, Aldermen.—The Council held its first meeting for organization, on the 10th of March, at which L. W. Ransom was elected President; R. H. Taylor, Clerk; Lewis Cunningham , Treasurer; R. S. Olds, Assessor; F. J. McCann, City Attorney; Albert Miller, City Marshal. The requisite committees were also appointed.
With the establishment of a regular municipal government, the Spring opened, with unusually bright prospects. A new and cheering era dawned upon the scarcely fledged city. Business, in all its phazes, revived. Enduring improvements leaped forth at the seeming will of enterprise and capital. With healthy and firm progress, the City continued to increase in wealth, population, and all the adjuncts that stamp the mark of permanence, and form the nucleus of commercial communities.
Where stood a year ago, but an uninviting adobe house—and where then the population was composed of a few swarthy Californians and Greasers, save the holders of a rancho, which was thought only useful for grazing purposes—now stands the QUEEN CITY OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.
The Plain—beautiful then in its native wildness—is now rendered more attractive by the sight of tasteful houses and thriving stores. It is graced with an intelligent, busy, and industrious community of the indomitable and go-ahead Anglo-Saxon race. Commerce flourishes here, and the vigor of our youthful trade is infusing a life and activity throughout the northern country; and is again renewed by the returning products of our rich mining districts. Agriculture—that inseparable companion of commerce, and indispensable requisite to the permanent growth and prosperity of a State, is everywhere around us, in the rich bottom lands and on the plains.
The amount of freight daily arriving in the City, is about one hundred and fifty tons. This is exclusive of flour and grain, which is made in the county. Five Mills are in constant operation, with an average daily capacity of about one hundred and fifty barrels each.
The Iron Works of Messrs. Benham and Booth have been in operation for the past three years, and, significant of their success, large and commodious workshops will be erected early in the ensuing Spring.
Not one of the least attractive features of Marysville, and one that always favorable impresses a stranger, on visiting it, is its numerous and well regulated Hotels. As a class, the hotel-keepers are not to be excelled by their cotemporaries, in any part of the world. Our limited space here, inhibits us from particularizing them as we should be pleased to do.
The Merchants’, a first class Hotel, situated on the Plaza, is managed by Messrs. Churchill & Stephenson. Its dimensions are sufficiently capacious to accommodate a large number of persons, and its situation being in close proximity to the steamboat landing, renders it convenient to travelers arriving by water from below. It is well patronized, and is a favorite house with those who have once taken up their residence under its hospitable roof.
The Western House, built by the enterprise of R. J. Murray, under whose immediate supervision it is managed, is situated in the very throat of business, corner of D and Second streets. It is the depot and principal office of the California Stage Company in the northern part of the State, and is constantly thronged with travelers going to and from the mines. Its accommodations and capacity are not excelled by those of any other hotel on the Pacific.
General Rowe is now erecting a building on the corner of D and Third streets, intended for a Hotel, which, when finished, will be an ornament to the City, and fully capable of meeting the growing wants of this flourishing place. Its dimensions will cover an area of 80 by 81 feet, and will be four stories in height.
Other Hotels, of less dimensions, but not less pretentions to public favor, are to be found open to the traveler in all parts of the City, successfully patronized, and properly appreciated.
At this time, consonant with the spirit of progress, more attention began to be paid to the style of architecture, so far as regarded material, and the immunity from the destructive fires that had already spread their accumulated devastation in San Francisco and Sacramento. John C. Fall, a prominent and highly enterprising citizen, commenced the erection of a brick warehouse on First Street, near the Plaza. This was followed soon after by similar structures, erected under the auspices of Ira A. Eaton. F. F. Low, T. E. Farish, L. H. Babb. Wm Hawley, Treadwell & Co., and others, equally distinguished for their enterprise and public spirit.
This year, the first dramatic entertainment in Marysville, was given by Dr. D. G. Robinson, in a building situated at the corner of Second and High streets, fitted up by him for that purpose. Shortly afterwards, he was followed by Mr. James Stark, the present popular young American actor, who brought with him a well selected company, and was received with an unusual amount of popular favor—a popularity, that it affords us pleasure to say, remains undiminished to the present time. In the following Spring, a frame building, devoted exclusively to theatrical purposes, was erected on D street, on the site occupied by the present substantial and beautiful structure, built for the same purpose, in 1854, under the auspices of R. A. Eddy, at an expense of $24,000. There are about six hundred seats in the house, each affording an uninterrupted sight of the stage. Elegance and taste have been exercised in its finish, regardless of cost, both in its appointments before and behind the curtain; and Marysville can now safely boast of one of the most beautiful, complete, and commodious Theatres on the Pacific coast.
The limited amount of room, which we are necessarily able to devote to this part of the Directory, precludes the possibility of our following the City in its numerous gradations of progress, to the present time. Suffice it to say, that all the substantial evidences of prosperity have continued to grace it calendar. The streets have been graded; contracts make for supplying the City with Water, and lighting it with Gas; a splendid and thoroughly organized Fire Department has grown into existence; elaborate and convenient Engine Houses erected; Mills, Iron Works, and manufactories of all kinds built—amply able to supply all the wants of the community. Churches, to improve and perpetuate the morals of the present, and Schools, to perfect the education of future generations; Daily Newspapers, for the speedy dissemination of both foreign and domestic intelligence have been established, and meet with a proper appreciation from a liberal public.
A glance at the financial condition of the City, illustrates forcibly, her healthy pecuniary position at the commencement f the present fiscal year, as follows:
DEBT OF THE CITY.
Funded on 1st of July, 1855, at 10 per cent, per annum................................................$100,100
Floating Scrip, not Funded, “ “ “ …………………………..…… 23,000
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Total Debt…………………………………………………………… $124. 100
Assessed value of City Property, 1855………………………………………$3,320,000
CITY TAXES ASSESSED
For Interest Fund, 30 cts. Per $100……………………………………………………….$9,960
“ School purposes, 25 cts “ “ ………………………………. .…………………...…8,300
“ General Fund, $ 1 50 “ “ ……………………………………………………. 49,800
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Total City Taxes……………………………………………………………………….$68,060
Mark Brumagim & Co., are Agents for the payment of interest in Yew York, which will be promptly met semi-annually.
All cities that have attained pre-eminence, have, in a great measure, been compelled, by a truthful adherence to historical facts, to admit that their growth and prosperity depended, essentially, on the safe and sure accommodations furnished to her merchants. This is fully illustrated in the whole range of ancient and modern progress. Marysville, we are compelled to say briefly, has not been laggard in availing herself of the lessons of wisdom which history has thus given her, as the mathematic and tabular statement which follows this Sketch abundantly demonstrates:
BRICK BUILDINGS IN MARYSVILLE
NOVEMBER 1st, 1855
Showing the Year of their erection, situation, Owners, occupants, Dimensions, Cost, &c.
PLAZA
1855. E. side, owned by C. B. Sampson; occupied by Eaton, Gibson & Co.—2 stories with basement, 42x55; $8,000.
1855. W. side, owned by Packard & Woodruff; occupied by ___, two stories with basement, 22x75; $4,000.
1855. W. side, owned by O. M. Evans; occupied by ___, two stories with basement, 21x75; $4,000.
FIRST STREET—Between F and E
1855. N. side, owned and occupied by G. Woodward as a Hotel—3 stories, 40x50; $8,000.
1855. N. side, owned by Oliver Wood; occupied by G. W. & S. Cleveland---2 stories with basement, 20x70; $4,000.
1853. N. side, owned and occupied by Harrington & Hazeltine, Wholesale Merchants---2 stories with basement, 20x82; $9,000.
1853. N. side, owned by G. H. Beach; occupied by Stewart & Co.---2 stories with basement, 20x70; $8,000.
1853. N. side, owned by Babb, Hawley & Simpkins; occupied by Wm. Hawley & Co.---2 stories with basement, 20x70; $11,000.
1853. N. side, owned by Ira A. Eaton; occupied by Weed & Cumberson---2 stories with basement, 22x65; $15,000.
1853. S. side, owned by S. Sartwell, Jr.; occupied by Jos. L. Davis & Co.---2 stories with basement, 44x60; $14,000.
1853. S. side, owned by Low & Brothers; occupied by Wm. Ford---2 stories with basement, 40x70; $17,000.
1854. S. side, owned by J. F. Snow; occupied by Getzler & Little---2 stories with basement, 20x40; $3,000.
1854. S. side, owned by Oliver Wood & Co.; occupied by ___, 2 stories with basement, 20x40; $3,000.
1854. S. side, owned and occupied by Garst & Galloway---2 stories with basement, 40x40; $8,000.
1852. N. side, owned by John C. Fall; occupied by Fall, Eckman & Co., Alvord & Haviland, J. H. Adams, F. S. Holmes & Co.---3 stories with basement, 92x100; $63,000. MERCHANT’S HOTEL.—A building, three stories with a basement in height, erected in the most substantial manner, and finished with a degree of elegance surpassed by few housed in the country.
1852. N. side, owned by McCormick & Mears; occupied by Darby & Bassett---2 stories with basement, 20x80; $9,000.
1852. N. side, owned by S. Sartwell, Jr.; occupied by C. A. Hawley & Co., and Bourne & Elwell---2 stories with basement, 20x70; $7,000.
1853. N. side, owned by Eaton & Babb; occupied by Flint & Monsell---2 stories with basement, 20x35; $7,500.
FIRST STREET—Between E and High
1853. Owned by C. B. Macy; occupied by Crafts & Farrish---2 stories with basement, 36x60; $12,000.
1852. Owned by Low & Brothers, occupied by Decker & Co.---2 stories with basement, 30x60; $12,000.
1853. Owned and occupied by Jewett, Scott & Vantine---2 stories with basement, 30x60; $12,000.
1852. Owned by C. Covillaud; occupied by Dewey & Ireland---2 stories with basement, 20x65; $7,000.
1852. Owned by Ira A. Eaton; occupied by Wilkinson & Co., Bankers, Langton’s Pioneer Express, Law Offices, etc.---2 stories with basement, 21x47; $11,000.
1852. Owned by Macy, Low & Co.; occupied by Macy, Low & Co., Law offices, etc.---2 stories with basement, 21x47; $11,000.
FIRST STREET---Between High and D
1853-4. N. side, owned by J. M. Ramirez; occupied by Wells, Fargo & Co., Everts, Davis & Co., W. E. Singer & Co.s Express, E. Dupre’s Notary office, Mark Brumagim & Co., Bankers, J. H. Wright & Co., Pacific Express Co., Wm. J. Force & Co., G. & O. Amy, Thomas J. Taylor, Isaac Glazier & Co., Bookstore, and the Drug Warehouse of S. T. Watts & Co., on D street, Magnolia Saloon, etc---1 story, 145x80; $55,000.
The owner of the above block expresses it as his intention, at an early day, to add two stories in height, which is designed as a Hotel.
1853. S. side, owned by Cheesman & Co.; occupied by Reynolds Brothers, Cheesman & Co., and A. Tucker & Co.---2 stories with basement, 52x40; $20,000.
1855. S. side, owned by M. Glogowsky; occupied by ___, 2 stories with basement,19x60; $5,000.
1853. S. side, owned and occupied by Joseph Genella---2 stories, 17x70; $8,250.
1853. S. side, owned by Chas. B. Sampson; occupied by Elder & Bellows---2 stories 17x70; $8,250.
1854. S. side, owned by John A. Paxton; occupied by Heuston, Hastings & Co.---1 story with basement, 20x70; $3,700.
1854. S. side, owned by W. H. Sampson; occupied by Hachstadter & Brother, Furst & Burnett---1 story, 40x64; $10,000.
FIRST STREET---Between D and Maiden Lane
1853-4-5. N. side, owned by J. M. Ramirez; occupied by J. & C. Levy & Co., on corner of D; L. Lewis & Co., J. Mandloson & Co., H. Negbaur, Rice & Coffin, Kerby & Byine, on D street; Bowman & Lavy, Moses & Koppel. B. Baronn, etc, on First street---1 and 2 stories, 120x120; $45,000.
1853. N. side, owned and occupied by Treadwell & Co.---2 stories with basement, 41x65; $25,000.
1852. S. side, owned and occupied by Reinhart & Bro.---1 story, 18 ½ x60; $7,400.
1852. S. side, owned by Mrs. L. Ash; occupied by L. Ash---1 story, 19 ½ x40; $3,000.
1851. S. side, owned by M. J. Lord; occupied by S. Worms---1 story 18x40; $3,000.
1851. S. side, owned by M. J. Lord; occupied by Wilson & Stevens--- story, 20x40; $3,000.
1852. S. side, owned by W. L. Shepherd; occupied by Levey & Muhlendorf---2 stories, 20x40; $6,000.
1855. S. side, owned and occupied by Ross & Welsh---2 stories, 20x40; $6,500.
FIRST STREET---Between Maiden Lane and C
1853. S. side, owned by Stombs & Brother; occupied by J. Hopley & Co.---2 stories, 24x60; $7,000.
1853. S. side, owned by Thos. J. McCormick; occupied by Wm. T. Metz and F. Sourissean---2 stories, 20x60; $5,000.
1853. S. side, owned by C. G. Moxley; occupied by Millinery establishments, etc.---2 stories, 20x60; $7,000.
1853. S. side, owned by C. Lambert, occupied by ___Cohn---2 stories, 20x60; $7,000.
1853. S. side, owned by Miller & Garwood; occupied by J. C. Miller & Barrett---2 stories, 36x60; $10,000.
1855. S. side, owned by C. G. Moxley; occupied by Chinese Merchants---1 story, 25x80; $5,000.
1853. N. side, owned by Margaret Hanson; occupied by sundry kinds of business and is better known as Sutter Hall---2 stories with basement, 40x60; $12,000.
FIRST STREET---Between B and C
1853. N. side, owned by J. G. Klink; occupied as a Cigar and Grocery establishment---2 stories with basement, 20x50; $8,000.
FIRST STREET---Between A and B
1855. N. side, owned by Ross & Welsh, two dwellings---1 story, 22x32; $1,000.
1855. S. side, owned by James Levey, five compartments; occupied by Saloons, etc.---1 story; $12,000.
SECOND STREET---Between High and D
1854. N. side, owned by Thos. J. Taylor; occupied as Young America Saloon, etc.---2 stories 26x80; $9,000.
1853. N. side, owned by John Banks; occupied as Mechanics’ Exchange---2 stories, 20x60; $6,000.
1854. Corner of D and Second, occupied as the Western House, and owned and kept by R. J. Murray---3 stories with basement, 66 on D and 80 on Second; $20,000.
WESTERN HOUSE—No Hotel in the State has a wider celebrity that the building under consideration. Upon the site of the present Hotel, stood a house of wood similar in size, and owned by the present proprietor, which was destroyed by the fire of May, 1854. Present building opened complete Nov. 1, 1854.
SECOND STREET---Between D and Maiden Lane
1853. N. side, Empire Block, owned by Packard & Woodruff; occupied by Pegram & Presbury, Druggists, Winans & Baxter, Saddlers, Traves & Masse, J. Hisely & Co., Saddlers, Wm. T. Fonda, H. Breslauer & Co., Empire Saloon, T. S. Otis, Union Saloon, etc., on D street; 160x80; $45,000.
SECOND STREET---Between Maiden Lane and C
1854. N. side, owned by D. C. Haskin; occupied by Herald newspaper, saloon, and stores---2
stories, 60x60; $10,5000.
1854. N. side, owned by J. R. Brett; occupied by Flour and Fruit store, J. W. Moore---2 stories, 25x60 and 25x40; $8,000.
THIRD STREET---Between D and C
1855. N. side, owned and occupied by Raich & Belknap---1 story, 40x55; $3,000.
THIRD STREET---Between D and E
1855. S. side, owned by Chas. A. Keyser and A. Chabot; occupied as U.S. Land Register office---1 story, 21x40; $2,000,
1854. S. side, owned by H. W. Teed; occupied by owner, O. H. Pierson, S. M. Bliss, and Odd Fellows’ Societies---3 stories, 20x60; $7,000.
1854. S. side, owned by S. Pixley; occupied by G. W. Lathrop, owner, H. Summers, and S. Wright, and Sons of Temperance---3 stories, 26x61; $9,000.
VIRGEN ALLEY—Between First and Second
1854. W. side, owned and occupied by M. Armer—1 story, 20x30; $2,000.
1854. W. side, owned and occupied by Joseph Lonata—1 story, 20x30; $2,000.
1855. E. side, owned and occupied by Louis Blanco---1 story, 20x40; $1,500.
MAIDEN LANE---Between Front and First
1855. W. side, owned and occupied by A. Chritier & Co.---2 stories, 23x32; $2,500.
MAIDEN LANE---Between First and Second
1853. E. side, owned by Dr. S. T. Watts.
1855. E. side, owned and occupied by Montgomery & Johnston, as a Livery Stable---1 story, 60x60; $6,000.
1853. W. side, owned and occupied by Treadwell & Co.---1 story 25x40; $5,000.
MAIDEN LANE---Between Second and Third
1854. W. side, owned by John Keller; occupied by Charles Kraft---2 stories, 25x30; $5,000.
1854. E. side, owned by M. Fuller; occupied by W. Beekman---1 story, 20x50; $1,800.
1855. E. side, owned by Charles Covillaud; occupied by Stores and Masonic Fraternity---2 stories, 40x50; $5,000.
B STREET
1854. Owned by Hawley & Simpkins, situated between Second and Third---1 story; 20x40; $1,500.
C STREET
1854. Hawley & Simpkins, between Second and Third---1 story, two stores, 40x54; $4,000.
1854. E. side, owned by John A. Paxton; occupied by J. Rebard---1 story, 20x60; $2,500.
C STREET---Between Front and First
1855. W. side, owned by Wm. H. Sampson; occupied as a Chinese Store---2 stories, 20x40; $5,000
1855. W. side, owned by Wm. H. Sampson; occupied as a Chinese Store---1 story, 40x40; $3,000.
C STREET---Between First and Second
1853. W. side, owned by ___; occupied by ___, 2 stories with basement, 20x50; $4,500.
1853. E. side, owned by C. G. Dye; occupied by ___, 2 stories with basement, 41x60; $14,000.
C STREET---Between Second and Third
1854. W. side, owned by O. H. Sawtell; occupied by L. Meyer & Co.---2 stories, 20x60; $5,000.
1854. W. side, owned and occupied by Thos. Donnavon---2 stories, 20x53; $4,000.
1855. W. side, owned and occupied by Maurice Sullivan---2 stories, 20x53; $4,000.
1854. W. side, owned by ___Ellis; occupied by Yuba Engine Co., etc.---2 stories, 40x50; $6,000.
1854. W. side, owned by A. N. Shields; occupied by Stokes & Shields---2 stories with basement, 20x60; $4,000.
1854. E. side, corner of Second, owned by E. F. Klockenbauer; occupied by Van Muller & Co., etc.---2 stories, 60x100; $12,000.
1854. E. side, owned and occupied by Goar & Noble---1 story, 20x120: $3,500.
1855. E. side, owned by ___; occupied by H. N. Tilden and Hook & Ladder Co.---1 story, 40x40; $4,000.
C STREET---Between Third and Fourth
1854. E. side, owned by A. B. Campbell---2 stories, 20x30; $3,500.
1855. E. side, owned by J. B. Colby---2 stories 30x45; $2,000.
1854. E. side, owned and occupied by Peel & Anderson---1 story, 30x45; $2,500.
D STREET---Between First and Second
1855. E. side, owned by Mark Brumagim; occupied by S. Bromberger & Co. and E. Mendeslon & Co., two stores, 33x60; inclusive 2 stories; $10,000.
____. W. side, owned by ___; occupied by J. S. Barman and El Dorado Saloon—2 stories,
1852. W. side, owned and occupied by J. & C. Levy & Co.---2 stories, 20x80; $12,000.
1853. W. side, owned by T. A. Turner; occupied by Walker & Wilson---2 stories, 20x80; $11,000.
1855. E. side, owned by Jesse McGowan, (colored,); occupied by S. D. Baldwin---1 story; 11x60; $2,000.
1855. Owned by J. R. Totman---2 stories, 20x70; $ 5,000.
1855. E. side, owned by J. B. Humphrey; occupied by H. Pink, U.S. Restaurant, Feder & Cohn, clothing Merchants, James L. Daley’s Hat Establishment; 2d floor, Alta Telegraph Office, Law chambers, etc.---2 stories with attic, 60x60; $18,000.
1855. E. side, owned by Francis Wilaker; occupied by Shulze& Wilaker---2 stories, 18x60; $6,000.
1855. E. side, owned by J. B. Warfield; occupied by Myers & Hyman---2 stories, 20x47; $4,500.
1855. E. side, owned by J. B. Emmel; occupied by J. W. Reins & Co., Druggists---3 stories with basement, 20x50; $8,000.
D STREET—Between Front and First
1854. W. side, owned and occupied by W. H. Sampson---1 story, 20x20; $1,000.
1852. E. side, owned and occupied by W. H. Clark, as Bath House and Saloon---one story and basement, 20x60; $8,000.
D STREET---Between Second and Third
1855. E. side, James L. Brophey---2 stories, 20x60; $4,500.
1855. E. side, Henry Howe---2 stories, 20x60; $4,500.
1854. E. side, owned by ___; occupied by G. W. Beckford & Co.---1 story, 20x60; $4,000.
1854. W. side, owned by R. F. Gilmore; occupied by H. T. Kelly, Druggist, Law Office, etc.---2 stories, 20x60; $8,000.
1854. W. side, owned by R. F. Gilmore; occupied by Metropolitan Barber Shop---2 stories, 20x60; $8,000.
1855. W. side, owned by Peter Decker; occupied by Canfield & Wright, Jewelers; E. Wolfe & Co., Dry Goods Merchants---1 story, 20x60; $5,000.
1854. W. side, (Theater Building,) owned by S. T. Watts; erected by R. A. Eddy; occupied by Behrand & Berwin, G. A. Gamble, H. Wagner, A. Seavy, Katzenstein & Co., H. Videan & Co., and upper part as the Marysville Theater; equal to four stories, 78x70; $38,000.
1854. W. side, owned by C. F. Scholl, and occupied as Gunsmith Shop, Mercantile Library Association of Marysville, Law Offices, etc.---3 stories, 20x70; $7,000.
1854. W. side, owned by Covillaud; occupied by A. Despecher, Law Office, etc.---3 stories, 20x70; $7,000.
1855. W. side, owned by J. McGrath; occupied by J. McGrath, Law Offices---2 stories, 20x70; $6,5000.
1855. W. side, owned by John W. Moore; occupied by G. W. Carr, Law Offices---2 stories, 20x50; $4,000.
1855. W. side, S. C. Thompkins; occupied as Law Offices, Store, etc.---2 stories, 20x50; $3,600.
1855. W. side, owned by C. A. Keyser & A. Chabot; occupied as Saloon---1 story, 22x60; $4,500.
HIGH STREET--- Between First and Second
1852. W. side, owned by John Gillscizer; occupied by Hickman & Co., “Bank Exchange”---2 stories with basement, 20x40; $6,000.
1852. W. side, owned by Gilligan & McQueen; occupied by Howe & Nash---2 stories with basement, 20x70; $8,000.
1852. W. side, owned by. R. E. Gilmore; occupied by J. Wales and L. Mann---2 stories with basement, 20x50; $ 7,000.
1852. W. side, erected by Scott & Vantine; owned and occupied by Soule, Bordewell & Co.---2 stories with basement, 20x60; (Queen City Flouring Mills;) $6,000.
1854. W. side, owned and occupied by Soule, Bordewell & Co.---2 stories with basement, 20x60; (Queen City Flouring Mills;) $3,500.
1853. W. side, owned by Treadwell & Co.; occupied by Ransom & Ford---1 story, 20x60; $3,500.
1853. W. side, owned by Treadwell & Co.; occupied by J. McLaughlin---1 story, 20x60; $3,500.
1853. W. side, owned by D. Sifford, S. A. Fould, Agent; occupied by R. H. Shields & Co.—2 stories, 20x60; $4,000.
1853. W. side, owned and occupied by Hartwell & Co.---2 stories, 20x60; $7,000.
1854-5. W. side, cor. of Second, owned and occupied by C. L. Flick, St. Charles Hotel.---3 stories, 40x65; $11,000.
1854. E. side, owned by J. & C. Levy & Co.; occupied by E. A. Kusal---1 story, 20x60; $4,500.
1853-5. E side, owned and occupied by J. J. McCurron, as Crescent City Hotel---2 stories, 40x80; $10,000.
____. E. side, owned by J. O. Goodwin; occupied by G. C. King, National Hotel---3 stories, 20x60; $1,200.
1854. E. side, owned by Gathinger; occupied by F. Hesser---2 stories, 20x25; $4,000.
E STREET---Between First and Second
1854. W. side, owned by J. C. Fall; occupied by Sparrow & Bros.---2 stories, 21x70; $5,000.
1855. W. side, owned by J. C. Fall; occupied by Stombs & Co.---2 stories, 22x70; $4,000.
1854. W. side, erected by Phillip Keyser and owned by Samuel B. Smith; occupied by Mears & George---2 stories with basement, 20x70; $7,000.
1854. W. side, owned by H. S. Richardson; occupied by Chittle & Wardner---2 stories, 40x70; $17,000.
1855. W. side, owned by J. O. Goodwin; occupied by Ford, and T. P. Otis---2 stories with basement, 82x70; $20,000.
1855. E. side, owned and occupied by J. L. Davis & Co.---2 stories, 22x75; $5,000.
1855. E. side, owned and occupied by R. Finnie---2 stories with basement, 30x60; $5,500.
1853. E. side, erected by Farish & Adams; owned by C. B. Macy; occupied by Dewey & Ireland---1 story with basement, 20x70; $4,000.
1855. E. side, S. B. Bodge’s Stable---2 stories, 40x100; $5,500.
E STREET---Between Second and Third
1855. N. E. corner of E, owned and occupied by John Linhill, and kept as the Dawson House---3 stories with basement, 40x70; $10,000
1855. W. side, owned by John C. Fall; occupied by ___2 stories with basement, 40x40; $8,000.
1855. E. side, owned by Hartwell & Co.---2 stories with basement, 20x60; $4,000.
1855. E. side, owned by Samuel Myers---2 stories with basement, 20x60; $4,000.
COMMERCIAL STREET
1855. Owned by Hawley & Simpkins---2 stories, 20x50; $4,500.
1955. Owned by Jason Humphreyville---2 stories, in course of erection; $4,000.
The following comprise some of the most prominent
BRICK DWELLINGS:
1851-5 Owned by J. M. Ramirez; occupied by Mark Brumagim, (Banker.) The building has cost exceeding $35,000.
This splendid edifice, which attracts the attention of every visitant, is situated on the south side of Cortes Square; two stories in height, with a basement. The style of Architecture may be termed Gothic, or Castelated. It is finished throughout after the finest style of workmanship, and adorned exteriorly with beautiful and elaborate ornaments, while it is surrounded with laborinthine walks and tessellated pavements, that the most refined taste or skill could scarcely add an additional charm to it. Flora Pomona and her numberless mythological sisters have manifested their admired handiworks here, at the invocation of the generous and hospitable occupant.
1855. Owned and occupied by L. W. Ransom; cost $10,000.
This elegant and unique structure is situated on the corner of D and Eighth streets, is two stories in height, and affords another instance as proof of the spirit prominent among the citizens of Marysville, viz:--Taste, blended with a love for comfort, and elegance in the planning, and decorations of private dwellings. The building being located on one of the principal thoroughfares, commands the attention and admiration of every citizen and visitor. Style of workmanship Castelated Architecture.
1854. Owned and occupied by John C. Fall; cost $12,500.
This building is situated in a most retired and pleasant part of the city---corner of G and Seventh streets—has ground base of 40x45 feet, and is two stories in height. The surrounding grounds are most tastefully laid out with shrubbery, fruit and ornamental trees, which gives an air of comfort, combined with elegance, showing the good taste of its designer and proprietor. Mr. Fall is at present engaged in the sinking of an artesian well, and has already bored to the depth of 250 feet. Style of architecture, half Gothic.
1853. Owned and occupied by Wm. Hawley, cor. E and Fifth streets; is 40x40 and 2 stories high; $8,000.
1852. Owned and occupied by John A. Paxton, cor. E and Fifth streets; 22x32, 1 story with basement; $4,000.
1854. Owned and occupied by Thos. J. Taylor, on H street, between Sixth and Seventh; 26x38---1 story; $3,500.
1854. Owned and occupied by J. D. Laird; 2 stories high; Castelated Architecture; $3,000.
1853. Seven dwellings, owned by John C. Fall, are situated on Cortes Square, and cover an area of 160x40 feet, 2 stories high; $28,000.
1855. Owned and occupied by H. N. Brown; Seventh street, between A and B; $1,300.
1855. Owned and occupied by J. W. Keller, between Sixth and Seventh, and A & B; $1,500.
1855. Owned and occupied by Jas. Mathews, between Fifth and Sixth, and A and B; $2,000.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS
1855. COUNTY COURT HOUSE---situated on corner of D and Sixth streets; cost about $45,000.
1854. CENTRE MARKET---situated between Second and Third streets, and fronts on C and Maiden Lane; owned by D. C. Haskin and Packard & Woodruff; 22 feet in height, 42 feet in width, and 142 feet in depth; cost $11,000.
1854. CITY HALL---owned and occupied by corporation, for city purposes---2 stories 40x76; $20,000.
1853. PUBLIC SCHOOL---For particulars see Appendix, Methodist Church; $20,000.
1855. CATHOLIC CHURCH.---See Appendix, page 92; $20,000.
1855. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.---For particulars see Appendix, page 91; $6,000.
1855. EPISCOPAL CHURCH.---For particulars see Appendix, page 92; $7,000.
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The City of Marysville numbers, at the present time, not far from eight thousand inhabitants, and has, notwithstanding the brief period since its foundation, become the third city in the State. There is much in its history, to be hallowed by the generations that are destined to fill the place of those who achieved its present position. Where, a few years since,
“The wild wolf howled, and cayotes yelled around,”
stands a thriving city, whose inhabitants are characterized by their industry, thrift and enterprise—a heritage worthy the race upon whom it has fallen. Her glory, her fame, her trials, triumphs and vicissitudes, will pass, as history, into other hands for safe-keeping. Let them not be unworthy the trust. Let them emulate the virtue, the spirit and courage of their predecessors, and transmit, untarnished, the sacred endowment to those that are to follow. With the assurance that these inculcations need no prompting from us, we leave the subject confidently in the hands of those
“Who love their native land, Its noble city here.”
The “Marysville Directory” will make its next annual appearance in November, 1856.
Marysville, December, 1855.
LIST OF NAMES.
RECEIVED TOO LATE FOR REGULAR INSERTION.
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Aubry, George, with Butterfield & Co., Second street, near F.
Bender, John, with Butterfield & Co., Second street, near F.
Blough, Wm., Miller of Marysville Flour Mill.
Brass, James H., of Evans & Co., west side of Plaza.
Buch, J. S., clerk with Cortois & Dussol, D, bet Second and Third.
Burlingame & Co., Merchants, Third street, between D and High.
Butterfield & Co., proprietors Marysville Sash Factory, Second, near F.
Butterfield, George, of B. & Co., Second street, near F.
Cay, J. W., proprietor Preston’s Exchange, dwel. Fourth, bet E and F.
Cole, Lewis, Miller, Marysville Flour Mills.
Cortois & Dussol, Dry Goods Merchants, west side D street, bet Second and Third.
Dames, John G., agent for Jas. B. Roberts & Co., west side of Plaza.
DeMott, J., & Co., proprietors Daily Inquirer, office south-east cor D and Third streets, third floor.
Dussol, J., of Cortois & D., west side D, between Second and Third.
Evans, Brass & Co., Wholesale Merchant, west side Plaza.
Evans, O. M., of E., B. & Co., dwelling cor Seventh and H.
Garnham, Henry, copyist at California Express Office.
Gorham, Charles N., Editor Daily Inquirer, south-east cor D and Third streets, third floor.
Gwynn, Wm., Lime Merchants, west side Plaza---Hotel de France.
Hawley, Wm., acting Mayor, office City Hall.
Hinman, J. M. Carpenter, dwelling Commercial, bet Third and Fourth.
Holland, D., of Butterfield & Co., Second street, near cor of F.
Inquirer, Daily Newspaper, J. DeMott & Co., proprietors, office of publication south-east cor D and Second street, near F.
Lusk, George, with Butterfield & Co., Second street, near F.
Marysville Flour Mills, Sanborn, Williams & Co., proprietors, corner Second and F streets.
Marysville Sash Factory, Butterfield & Co., Second street, near cor F.
Neff, Daniel, Miller, Marysville Flour Mills.
Osgood, Porter, at Marysville Flour Mills.
Parsons, John, with Butterfield & Co., Second street, near F.
Perry & Upstone, Merchant Tailors, cor Second and C Streets.
Perry, Wm., Jr., of Evans, Brass & Co., west side of Plaza.
Perry, Stuart, dwelling Second street, between F and G.
Poppe, Ernest & Co., Wine Merchants, First street, bet D and High.
Power, T., Produce Merchant, west side first street, bet Plaza and F
Preston’s Exchange, L. O. Preston & J. W. Cay, proprietors, First street, between Maiden Lane and D.
Preston, L. O., proprietor Preston’s Exchange.
ROBERTS, JAS. B..& CO., Boot and Shoe Merchants, west side Plaza.
Robinson, H., Merchant, office second floor First, bet Commercial and F.
Sanborn, Williams & Co., proprietors Marysville Flour Mills.
Senf, Geo., Agent California State Telegraph Co., U.S. Buildings, D st.
Shellenberger, Amos, of Sanborn, W. & Co., Engineer of Mills.
Smith, J. B., Physician, C street, between First and Second.
Teed, T. W., Physician, removed to D, between Second and Third.
Thomas, J. A., Printer, at Daily Inquirer office.
Williams. W. L., of Sanborn, W. & Co., cor Second and F.
Advertisements:
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R. A. EDDY
WHOLESALE DEALER
-IN-
Blank Books, Stationery,
School,
-AND-
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS,
LAW AND MERCANTILE BOOKS, ETC. ETC.
No. 55, Latham’s Building, J Street,
Sacramento.
O. H. PEIRSON,
CORNER OF D AND THIRD STREETS
MARYSVILLE.
Picture of
Horse
O. H. P. begs to return thanks to the citizens of
Marysville, and his patrons generally, for the very liberal
patronage he has at all time enjoyed, and assures them
that every attention will be given, as heretofore,
IN THE
AUCTION AND COMMISSION
Department of his business. His
LIVERY STABLE
Is attended to be experienced Grooms, and strangers
and citizens will find
CARRIAGES & BUGGIES
Of the most superior workmanship,
HORSES.
well trained and gentle, FOR HIRE on the most
Reasonable terms.
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STOCK taken charge of, and disposed of
on the most moderate commissions.
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WM. ALVORD WM. W. HAVILAND.
ALVORD & HAVILAND,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS
..IN..
HARDWARE,
CUTLERY,
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
---AND---
MINERS’ TOOLS.
WINDOW GLASS,
PAINTS, OILS, TURPENTINE.
ETC., ETC.
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FIRST STREET, under Merchants’ Hotel,
MARYSVILLE.
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COLVILLE’S
MARYSVILLE DIRECTORY
FOR THE
Year Commencing November 1, 1855
NOTICE.—The names too late for regular insertion, will be found on a preceding page.
ABBREVIATIONS.—Al. for alley; b. or bet., between; bdgs, buildings; com., commission; dwl, dwelling; cor., corner; h., house; ln, lane; of., office; N. north; S. south; E. east; W. west; s., side; proptr, proprietor; merch., merchant.
GENERAL DIRECTORY OF CITIZENS.
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A
ABELL, SIDNEY, Notary Public, office First, near Maiden Lane, Ill.
ADAMS, J. H., Commission Merchant, N s First, b Commercial and E.
Adams, H. N., Express Jobber, corner Second and C.
Adalman, Frank J., Tailor, E s High, bet First and Second, Germany.
Addington, Stephen, Printer, Marysville Herald, N. Y.
Adler, Moses, Clerk with L. Ash, Germany.
Affron, John W., Clerk with Treadwell & Co., Alabama.
AHARM, T., Blacksmith, F, bet First and Second, La.
ALBECK, GEORGE, Wagon-Maker, cor C and Fifth, Germany.
Albright, John F., of Eaton, Gibson & Co., dwelling corner High and Sixth, N.Y.
ALLEN, JAMES, Editor, Mayor of City, and State Printer, office City Hall, boards Dawson House, Ohio.
Allen, Jacob, Wagon-Maker, cor C and First, France.
Allen, Stephen, Baker, with Howe & Nash, Ohio.
Allerton, Francis, Blacksmith, A near Fourth, N.Y.
Allen, John, of Kimball & Co., B bet Front and First.
Allment, Thomas, Spice Grinder, dwl A bet Eighth and Ninth.
ALVORD & HAVILAND, wholesale Hardware Merchants, First near Commercial.
Alvord, Wm., of A and H, N.Y.
American Hotel, J. Spring, proptr., n side Maiden lane, bet. First and Second.
AMY, G. & O., Booksellers and Stationers, N s First near D, La.
Anderson, J. C., Bookkeeper, with Crafts & Farrish, Tenn.
Anderson, Isaac M., City Marshal, office City Hall, dwl High between Third and Fourth, Ohio.
Anderson, Charles, Trader of L. Ducos & Co., N.Y.
Anderson, N., office Peel and A, Sweden.
Andries, Charles, Barkeeper, Maiden lane, bet Second and Third.
ARLEDGE, L. C., proprietor Theater Saloon, D between Second and Third, Florida.
ARMER, M., proprietor City Bakery, Virgen al, between First and Second, Germany.
Armer, H., Baker with M. Armer, Germany.
Armstrong, T. B., Tinsmith with Ross & Welsh, Ohio.
Armstrong, S. A., Justice Peace, office Burlingame’s bdgs, 2d floor, D near Third, Mass.
Arnold & Carroll, Wagon Makers, F bet First and Second.
Arnold, B. W., of A. & C., Mo.
Asberry & Hill, (col’d) Barbers, W side D, bet First and Second.
Ash, L., Dry Goods Mcht, S side First, bet Maiden lane and D, France.
Ashfield, Wm., Gunsmith, E side D, bet Front and First, N.Y.
Atlantic Exchange, Refreshment Stand, L. Lowrie propr., N side First between Virgen alley and C.
Atlantic Hotel, M. Parker, propr., E side Maiden l, bet First & Second.
Attorney of City, J. J. Foster, office W side D, 2d floor, between Second and Third.
Aud, F. L., Att’y at Law, U.S. bdgs, dwl cor F and Ninth, Ky.
Ayers, David, boards Dawson House.
Ayers, F. C., Painter, Third bet C and D, Mass.
:
CITY BAKERY.
VIRGEN ALLEY, BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND STREETS.
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CRACKERS FOR THE MILLION.
The subscriber, at the request of many of his oldest and best customers, has added in addition to his very enlarged and extensive Establishment, A CRACKER MANUFACTORY, where Merchants and the Trade in general are invited to make a call before purchasing elsewhere. As he proposed to do as liberally as his compeers in the business, he will, as usual, attend to the wants of his Customers, both Morning and Evening, with LOAF BREAD, PIES, CAKES, &c.
N.B.---All Orders punctually attended to.
M. ARMER, Proprietor.
MARYSVILLE BOOK STORE.
North Side of First Street,
NEXT TO CORNER OF D,
MARYSVILLE.
BLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
This branch has especial attention, having made favorable
arrangements with some of the principal
Importers and Manufacturers of Blank Books
In the East to serve us with Goods especially for this Market.
We are now in regular receipt of
THE BEST QUALITY OF STATIONERY,
Together with regular supplies of
STANDARD WORKS
Of History, Travels, Poetry, Romance, &c.
School Books, Bibles, Hymn books, Maps, Copying
Books. Portfolios, Draught Boards, Porte-
monaies, Picket Knives, &c.
MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS!
A large assortment, being in regular receipt of the latest
compositions.
THE NEWSPAPER DEPARTMENT
Comprises the latest dates of
United States and European Journals,
French, German and Spanish Papers; London, French and
Ballou’s ILLUSTRATIONS.
Harper, Godey, Graham, and other Magazines, left
at the residence of subscribers, at $3.50 per year, in advance.
Country Dealers Supplied.
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G. & O. AMY,
FIRST STREET, NEAR D,
MARYSVILLE.
MARK BRUMAGIM & CO.,
BANKERS.
MARYSVILLE.
Fire-proof Building, On First Street, Near the Plaza.
THE HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR
GOLD DUST.
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Advances made on Gold Dust to Assay, at one per cent,
which includes cost of Assaying and all other charges. Also
forwarded to the Mint for coinage at corresponding rates.
M. B. & Co. have a TREASURE VAULT of the most
approved construction, and will receive
GENERAL AND SPECIAL DEPOSITS.
Half per cent per month charged on SPECIAL DEPOSITS.
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CHECKS AT PAR
ON
DREXEL, SATHER & CHURCH,
Marysville and San Francisco.
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Our Sight and Time Drafts on the AMERICAN
EXCHANGE BANK, New York.
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ALSO—DREXEL, SATHER & CHURCH’S
SIGHT DRAFTS ON
NEW YORK, BOSTON
PHILADELPHIA, BALTIMORE,
CINCINNATI, O., ST. LOUIS, Mo.,
PITTSBURG, PA., LOUISVILLE, KY.,
DETROIT, MICH., LONDON
FRANKFORT ON THE MAINE, }Germany
STUTTGARD,
Purchase Certificates of Deposit and other Exchange at current
rates, and transact a general Banking business.
MARYSVILLE [B] DIRECTORY
BABB, L. H., at Wm. Hawley & Co’s, dwl cor E and Fifth, Mass.
Babbitt, George, of Plughoff & Babbitt, N.Y.
Baetzenhorff, Otto, of J. Geiss & Co., Germany.
Bagley, Wm., Agent Opposition Stage Co., St. Charles Hotel, Ohio.
Baker, Jacob, Blacksmith with V. N. Collins, Germany.
Baker, F., Tinsmith with J McGrath, Ill.
BALDWIN, S. D., Watchmaker and Jeweler, E side D bet First and Second, NY.
Ball, Oscar O., of L. Laird & Co., Ala.
BALL, CHARLES, Chief Engineer Fire Dep’t, Watchmaker at S. D. Baldwin’s, NY.
BALLINGER, OLIVER H., of Lane & B., F bet first & Second, Mo.
Balou, W. St. T., boards U. S. Restaurant.
Bampton, Richard, Clerk with Sparrow Bros. NY.
Bank Exchange, Hickman & Co. proprs, W side High near Plaza.
Banks, John, of Nightingill & Co.
Barbee, John, Clerk with Treadwell & Co., Ky.
Barbour, W T., District Judge, office U.S. bdgs, 2d floor, Ky.
Bardsher, E. J., Blacksmith, cor Third and Virgen al, Ohio.
Barker, ----, propr U.S. Stables, E near Third.
Barman, J. S., Cigar Mcht, W side D bet First and Second, Germany.
Barnett, S. N., Agent Marysville Distillery, office S side first, between Plaza and F.
Barnett, Harry, of Furst & B., NY.
BARONN, BERNARD, Agent Rameriz Bdgs, first bet Maiden lane and D, NY.
Barrett, Mrs. Mary, Mechanics’ Exchange, S side first, bet C and Maiden lane.
Barrett, H., Clerk Recorder’s Court, City Hall, Maine.
Barti, William, Saloon, F near First, France.
Bassett, Joseph, of Derby & B., boards Merchants Hotel, Mo.
Bates, John W., Brickmason, boards cor Virgen alley and Fifth.
Bath House Lager Beer Saloon, cor D and Front.
Bauchamp, Louis, Trader and Packer, office Jewett, Scott and Vantine’s.
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YUBA CROCKERY STORE,
First St., between D and Maiden lane, next to Treadwell & Co.
MARYSVILLE.
MAGAZIN DE PORCELAINES ET VERRERIES.
Always on hand, a full assortment of
Crockery, Glass & Britannia Ware, Lamps, Globes & Lamp Glasses.
A choice selection of Looking glasses, Mahogany and Gilt Framed.
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Goods Packed carefully to all parts of the Mines. Orders promptly
attended to, and breakage guarantied.
B. BARONN, Agent.
MARYSVILLE [B] DIRECTORY.
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BAXTER, W. H., of Winans & B., dwel Virgen alley, between Sixth and Seventh, NY.
Beach, James, Clerk with Crafts & Farish, NY.
Beach, Horace, Merchant, S side First bet D and Plaza, NY.
Bear River Stall, George F. Knight & Co., No 1 Centre Market.
Bebee, D. W., Clerk, dwl 2d floor E side D, bet First and Second.
BECKFORD, G. W., & CO., Upholsterers and Paper Hangers, E side D, between Second and Third, Mass.
Beekman, Wm., Boarding House, Maiden l, bet Second & Third, NY.
Behrand & Berwin, Clothing Mchts, Theatre bdgs.
Behrand, C., of B. & B., Germany.
Belcher, I. S., Atty at Law, Moore’s Bdgs, D near Third, Vt.
Belknap, J. H., of Raich & B, Third bet C and D, Ill.
Bellinger, Philo, Saddler with W. L. Lawrence, NY.
Bellows, C. D., of Elder & B., NY.
Bellrude, J. S., proptr Pacific House, Wis.
Bellrude, J. M., proptr Pacific House, Wis.
Bender, J. G., member Yuba Engine Co.
BENHAM & BOOTH, proptrs Marysville Foundry, cor A & Seventh.
Benham, D. C., of B. & B.
Bere, F., Watchmaker, E side C near First, Germany.
Bernard, W., Blacksmith, with V. N. Collins, Ill.
Berther, Joseph, at Western House, England.
Berwin, Henry, of Behrand & B., Germany.
Birdsall, Frank, Stables, cor E and Second.
Black, William, Waterman, dwel D bet Fifth and Sixth.
Black, David, Blacksmith, dwel Second bet High and D.
Blackburn, William, Baker with Howe & Nash, Ohio.
Blanco, Louis, Grocer, Virgin alley, between First and Second, Italy.
Bliss, S. M., County Judge, office cor Third and High, Pa.
Blood, J. M., Carpenter, dwelling B bet Sixth and Seventh, Ill.
Blood, James, Trader, dwelling Eighth, bet A and B, Ill.
Bloomfield, J. T., Carpenter at Nightingill & Co’s.
Bloor, G. W., of L. Laird & Co., Ohio.
Bockus, C. G., proptr Stables, C near Third, Pa.
Bohanon, George, Blacksmith cor B and Second.
Bohn, N., Shoemaker with H. Zentlivre, Pa.
Bohn, William, with H. Roseman, Germany.
Bolger, S., with J. P. Ripley, Second bet High and D, Ireland.
Bolander, F. W., Carpenter, corner A and Sixth.
Bollinger, W. A., Book-Keeper with Garst & G, Ohio.
Boon & Cummings, Family Grocers and Vegetable mchts, stalls Nos. 3 and 5 Centre Market.
Boon, Theodore, of B. & Co., Maine.
Booth, Henry J., of Benham & B., corner A and Seventh, Ohio.
Borden, W., Clerk with A. Despecher, NY.
Bordwell, H. W., of Soules, B. & Co., dwl cor D and Sixth, NY.
Bordwell, W. H., Trader and Packer, office at Jewett, Scott & Vantine’s, NY.
Boulware, Walker, Printer, Herald Office, Ky.
BOURNE & ELWELL, Wholesale Merchant, first bet E and F.
PIONEER
UPHOLSTERY WAREHOUSE.
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The only legitimate Establishment in Marysville.
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G. W. BECKFORD & CO.,
(LATE OF SAN FRNCISCO)
EAST SIDE OF D, BETWEEN 2D AND 3D STREETS,
MARYSVILLE,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
UPHOLSTERY, PAPER HANGINGS,
Velvet Tapestry, Brussels and Three-Ply ingrain Carpets,
Oil Cloths, Matting, Window Shades,
Shade Muslin, Gilt Cornices, Curtain
Bands, and everything apper-
taining to the
UPHOLSTERY BUSINESS.
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