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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-23

Los Angeles, Cal Aug 1S48.
This may certify that the undersigned IS fully
convinced that SgnoT Jose De Alvear was the first
dscoverer of the Gold deposites of California, and
that this discovery made by the aid OF a mag
netc instrument called the Goldometer, which l
have seen successfully applied to the discovery OF
veins of Gold oIc in places where no indications
of that substance appeared upon the surface Of the
earth. i. w SHERMAN,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-23

OK. CirG.ut SQUIRT Iowa County Wisconsin
Eaton 4 CothEen, Solicitors for Pl f. 6vvl
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-23
FARMERS AND LAND OWNERS
NTURERS TO CALIFORNIA.

Persons going to California cannot make bet
ter investment than by purchasing one of these
Instruments which will not only be worth fifty
times its value there, to sell again, but will be of
inestmable worth to those who go in search of
Gold as has been proved by the most abundant
eNperiment both IL California and the U. States
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-23

cas- ss-A~A ss 1AE eSa TSOssS.
INHE undersigned is now receiving his fall and
~A winter stock of GOODS, consisting of
Dry Goods, Clothing,
Boots aud Shoes, Groceries, Hard,carc, CrocEeyp,
Iron, Nails, Glass Po,cder,
and every thing usually found in Store in the
mines; all of which he viii sell at as low rates as
can be found at any other store, for Cash.
loct4 JOHN MILTON
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-27

M. Poussin the accomplished minister of the French
republic TO the United States, celebrated at his
house. on Saturday evening" the anniversary of the
luuon OF France, which took place in February. AL
though The night was very inclemen yet have
seen more brilliant company in Washington The
diplomatic corps was numerousy and respectfully repre-
sented There present every member of the cabi-
met, and many other OF the highest executive, naval
and military officers the Vice President of the United
States, the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
and many members of both Houses OF Congress Judges
OF the Supreme Court distinguished strangers and citi
zens OF Washington. The front OF the house was il
uminaied within reigned TASTE generous feeling, and
cordial sympathy with the French republic The supper
room asefully ornamented from ceiling TO sides
with the beautiful tr-color The decorations of the
table were very handsome. The wines ran like water
French hospitality presided the board and every one
appeared TO be delighted brief address was delivered
al ihe table by the French minister, as follows:
''GKyTLEaENi / happy at receiving you in my
house this day, to commemorate GLORIOUS REVOLUTION
an event which, although of date has already
quired much importance, since il will mark the end of an
Old era and the beginning OF Il neU
Permit me, then; gentlemen, this solemn occasion,
you my thanks for your full and hghy
hatterng attendance. and to offer you which will
embody all my feelings towards you
81 propose 10 you, gentlemen, name in which the
whole world accustomed TO read the past the present
and The future Of your happy country To
WASHINGTON -
To this address Mr. Dallas the Vice President of the
United States replied most appropriately with the follow
ing sentiment
france sand the triple triumph of her trco!or-libery
equality, and fraternity"
The whole fete was admirably conducted and we
venture to say that no one retired from the with
out desiring to have the opportunity of celebrating in
similar spirit, the anniversary Of the republic of France
every year, without end.
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California Gold.

The adventures bound TO the California mines have
shown great anxiety to find some test by which they can
ascertain that the metal which they find is true gold and
not other mineral artificial combination that may
resemble II. We have consulted this point gentle
man who is perfectly familiar with the subject and he
makes the following remarks, with permission for us TO
them. The source from which they emanate, brief
as they are, stamps them with high authority.
He believes that "the danger of deception is greatly
overraed In the experience of the gold regions of the
southern States trouble known to have arisen from
the artificial imitation of native grains or from the spe-
cous appearance Of those abundant minerals, the pyres
of iron and "copper" which bear the nickname of fools
gold. familiarity soon acquired, with the genuine
article. in the few varieties of form in which presents
itself, will in almost every case. prove sufficiently
liable test This however should not be confined only
TO color and shape but also TO comparative weight so
that with two walls. or other OF equal Capacity
filled with gold, and the other with the substance in
doubt-an additional test will be presented
The appearance of any deposite gold is marked
that successful imitation we'll be made. That
California, especially the spansle of the digging. pos
sesses such character as ought to protect any from
imposition.
The greatest danger (om metal that has been melted
as admits Of picking, coating with gold, &c. against
TO cut the bar in two and compare the appearance the
inside with that OF the surface.
-" is true that external examination can com
pare, as TO certainty, with the proper metaurgc
display might readily be made upon the and
the results OF III, blowppe upon the prime pal mineral
acids their condition fitness for they found
commerce. their applicability, and their effects. But after
all these statements made with necessary precau
lions and saving clauses easy ioresee the
majority OF adveniurers woud decline availng themselves
OF The information. Even If they did make of IT, with
out experience and without other instruction than that
which can be given in newspaper article, they would in
all probability fail in the attempt"
THE New York papers recently stated tina, some
prolligate specuator from Connecticut shipping a
considerable quantity of brass filings, &C., to California
for the purpose of swindng the inexperienced adven
turer. One would scarcely believe il possible that so
base trick could be attempted and nothing but repet
ton OF the story could entltle il the least attention
But the facts ought 10 be scrunzed the trick should be
traced to every concerned in and their names
ought to be published and exposed the gbbe, of pub
lie contempt Ii any portion OF this base counterfeit
should reach the place of its destination the guilty
sprators might with some proprety be drumned out
the placers, and out of California UNION
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-27
From yesterday's National Intelligence

Arrival OF THE VIcE President ELEcr-The Hon
Willard Fillmore, the Vice President elect of the United
States arrived in this city Saturday night last, and
has taken Coleman's Hotel It gives pleas
ure to learn that he is in his usual good health
Hon John A. Rock well has been nominated. on the
frs, formal ballot for reelection TO Congress by the
wings of the third district of Connecticut.
Already our city is full of distinguished visters, ladies
well gentlemen. Among the eminent citizens not
already noticed in this paper having arrived here,
may mention the of Governor Johnston, OF Penn
sylvania Ex-Governor Vance, of Ohio; Ex-Governor
Young, OF New York senator the Hon N. p Tall
made; the Hon John Taliaferro and John s. Barbour
ey.represenatives from Virginia; the Hon NJ II. Gnn
nell, WIN. Starr Miller, and Henry VAIL ex-representa-
lives from New York and the Hon. Joseph X. Gambler
representative elect from the city of Philadelphia.
We have also the pleasure OF announcing the arrival
in this city of the Hon James Cooper senator elect from
Pennsylvania Hon Pierre Soue, senator elect from
Louisiana the Hon James Shields, senator elect from
Illinois; and the Hon James Whitcomb, senator cleo
from Indiana all of whom will take their seats at the
extra session OF the Senate which has been convoked
assemble on the 5th day of next month
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-27
WHEELING, February %, 1s40.

From PANAMA letter 10 the New York Tribune
dated at Panama January 22d, gives account of
meeting held at that place by considerable number of
Americans TO protest against the priority gwen 10 paSsen
States mail steamer California The Americans Pan
who the sthmus, in the expectation of
obtaining passage the steamer contend that by the ad
versement of the Pacific Mail Company they have the
right OF priority passengers from Caao and other
Pacific ports The meeting also passed resolutions ap.
proving the circular Issued by General Smith, notifying
foreigners tina, they prohibited by the laws of the
United States from trespassng the public domain and
that II will be his duty TO enforce those laws against
persons not citizens of the United States his arrival
in California The following is the circular letter Of
General Smith
SIR The laws of the United States inct the penalty Of
fine and Imprisonment iTespassers the public lands
As nothing be unreasonable unjust than the
conduct pursued by persons citizens of the United
States, who hockng from all to search for and
carry Oft gold belonging the United States California,
aud conduct direct violation of law, will be-
my duty, immediately my arrival there put
these laws i'll force, prevent their niracton future,
by Furnishing with the penalties prescribed by law those
who offend.
As these laws probably known to many Who are
about starting 10 Cal iorna, it would be well make
publicly known that there such laws existence and
that they will be in future enforced against all persons
citizens of the United States who shall commit any
pass The lands OF the United States in California Your
position consul here, being IN communication with the
consuls South America affords you the
pornnity of making this known most generally and will
be much Obliged 10 you II you will do II
Brew. Mai. Gen u. S A. Cong Pacific Division
VIM. NELSON, United States consul at Panama.
There considerable dissatisfaction among the Amer
detained at Panama IN consequence of what they
Mail Company but the letter expresses the opinion that
the order loving and law abiding portion much
in the ascendant that all will pass of without serious
conseq uences.-B Baltimore american.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-27

The friend of General Taylor at Boston, who attended
the Taylor festival in the old Cradle of Liberty, paying
due honors the time to the birthday of Wash
iagton and to the battle of Buena VISTA not
OF the condition Of things in this city at this moment or
he never would have Illuminated the following toast
By : r. Glen; General Tayor-May he erect q battery
equal to Braggs rake Pennsy vana avenue upon the
approach OF every office seeker.
By the same The presidential cholera, office seeking
May Old lack speedily recover from its attacks.
BY ex-Mayor u. Chapman, OF Norwich, Connecticut;
The President elect has emphaiicay declared that he
political friends reward enemies to punlsh-M' y
he ever adhere TO these sentiments.
The hotels and boarding houses are already much
filled with guests, and the avenue is much crowded
with hosts OF his friends that the battery would be con-
lnualy dischagng and raking the avenue from morning
till night
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From Paris.

An American correspondent writes us from Paris on
the 25th January: Everything is as quiet here
May day fair. The republic most miraculous :
to get along of telf My confidence in it is constantly
On the increase Ii seems, indeed, be proof against al
assaults, and equal TO any emergency The monarchist:
have concerted thousand plans for upsetting it, but il
invariably upsets them. They are now coming TO thel
senses and admit that they will have to let il pass But
the commercial system of France is most deploraby de-
fective and the government, anxious they to
avoid remedying it, will have to take the bull by the
horns"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-27
Dor the Union


The term OF the present administration is nearly closed
Has there been an administration since the formation OF
government, iraught with greater events than have
ranspired within the last tour years. And has any adj
minstraon exhibited greater abilities or powers
suited 10 every emergency These are questions which
every one who aided placing the present democ ratio
President and his allies IN power should delight 10 dwell
upon.
Every event was carefully chroneled at the momen,
when Il tanspired. But, like the explorer OF new
cne the circumstance may, al the instant OF lis occur
renee trivial when compared with every day occur
rences The present administration has passed thToug
eventfu period Great eyentsevents causing almost
every neghborng nation TO behold with asionishment
our greatness as young repubic-have taken place;
Yet our people, IN many instances, seem unaware oil
Their real Importance
The great and leading event-the difficulties with our
sister republic, Mexeo-was commenced before the IN
sallaon of Mr. Polk, but all difficulties met ably,
Notwithstanding the assaults of great FOES among
own citizens those from the common enemy Vic
tory crowned every effort and an honorable peace was
the final result
The check which esPeculation had received caused
money to be scarce and business moderate about the
Rod OF 1915 But the healthy influence of the "spece
basis or the workings OF the independent treasury sys
TEN, caused general progress in the prosperity" OF The
CONTINGENCY branch OF Industry has been amply re-
warded.
The tariff of 1916 caused the partially siagnated state
OF the public revenues 10 give place 10 an abundance, and
at the time 'aford sufficient incidental protection"
Tor all reasonable purposes.
AT the end OF three years everything throughout the
wide fields and extended plains hourshng cities and
brisk villages aiots cur lakes and barbors our river.
and rvulets, our highways and byways, presented one
busy hum of prosperty-each branch OF industry echo
ing back The sound of lis neghbor. Notwis, ,ndng all
this; our people dissatisfaction government
be ciianged-the gsation and adopted and
followed by the present incumbents must continue no
longer--"we will have GHANeE"
May be permitted 10 hope, and call High Heaven to
witness sincerity, that there may b. to
regret that change! Those who have sustained hr adyo
Gates of a continuance OF principles such have Je
vailed for the last four years. pM continue raise their
voices IN praise OF their great democratic faith, and It's
practical workings under the administration of james X
Polk. May the opposition have great TO rejoice
al the close OF het at the end OF the next four
years
Much could and much should be said in favor of the
wholesome in which young republic has been
governed during the present presidential But lei
of our history, which will be enterainment-rch and
envening enterainment-for generations yet 10 come.
G. w. &.
WREEiiNa February 49, s40
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Total in l7S vessels,

Communicated
The plan of colonizing California with intelligent fe-
males by Mrs Farnham, have read with much plea
sure Nothing will tend to civze and christianze
the heterogeneous of men cohgregating in thai
region
An intelligent woman will carry three books with her
the spelling hook, the New Testament, and the Constu-
ton of the United States With these assistants she will
educate her Children teaching them the A, b. Cs, the
pure principles of the gospel and the fundamental prn
cples of seli-govenment Armed with these, the chill
dren of such women will be capable of holding any
station in civilized society.
The death of Mr. Farnham personal loss to his
widow; bat if she carry out successfully her plan
his death will be great gain to the community Pub
fishers of newspapers should encourage it, because the
settled family pays the newspaper while the single
gets the reading of it gratis from the hotels Printers
therefore, should encourage the emigration of women
that families NAV be formed fas, possible for the
good Of the commonwealth and the particular benefit Of
the craft {.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-27

The President of the United States will leave the
White House Saturday evening, TO take up his quar-
tsrs at the Irving House He and his lady, and the Sec
retay of the Treasury-who will go as far as New Or
leans with hem-will leave Washington in the regular
boat early on Tuesday morning Some of the Presidents
friends will accompany him to Richmond He expects to
arrive at Wilmington IN. c. Wednesday, where he
will remain the invited guest of the town one day The
ladies' OF his family, too, will require some repose al
ter the loss of nights sleep. On Thursday he ex-
tecs 10 arrive in Charleston stay one day. and par
take of the cordial Inequalities of the common council
They will arrive at Savannah Saturday where they
will lie by on the Sabbath and then proceed home
wards 10 Nashville by way of New Orleans We are
confident that no President ever retired from power with
conscience more ease, and with higher claim upon
the confidence of his countrymen.
II gives pleasure TO lay before readers the fol-
lowing extracts from the Charleston Mercury If we
had consulted feelings, we should have pub
lished many communication with which we have been
favored about the Presidents lady We would even
have poured out feelings, and over again.
the same effect But the sun is about to set,
the incense OF aduaion feel no hesitation in speak
From the Charleston Mercury, Feb -
II viii be that the Presidsnt intends pass through
Charleston his way Tennessee. The city council have
very properly, indicated their intention make him the
guest OF the city and he will receive a the
hands OF ctzeDs of all parties, the attentions which
nike due 10 themselves and the distinguished person
age they designed TO honor.
Extract Of letter dated Harrington City, Feb -, 1919
The President plates leaving this city for his
dence in Tennessee Tuesday morning. the 9th reh
consequently, if NOT delayed be expected in Charleston
on Thursday morning He will be panied by his excel
lent pshed lady, and the least that be said
her is that her departure from the White House and from
Washington will void which will put the
the qualities OF whoever succeed her the pres
ding gen Of the place. for there is but voice, and that
OF commentator, of Mrs Folks qualities hostess and
christian lady. lie will also be panied by Robert
Walker the distinguished Secretary of the Tea-
sury. His light has been hid undcr a bushe and it is
unnecessary Tor say word of what he has done
Those who have felt acutey the effects Of the protec
policy can best appreciate the services of Mr. Walker
the cause OF tfee trade.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-27
Odd Fellows Hall.

NTF,. COLLINS. the Irish Comedian and Vocalist, will
wi have the honor of giving his - Characteristic Mu-
steal Entertainments the above hall Monday, the 26
of February, and every evening during the week. The
will comprise OF the popular
Irish, Scotch, English, and American songs ineIspesed
songs of the Widow Machree, the Bould Soger Boy"
Liquor OF Life" Widow Mahony," "Low Backed
Carr" Crooskeen Lawn" "a Mans "A Man for a :"
Rory OMoor, and The national songs off, Hail Columbia"
The Star Spangled Banner," and A little More Grape
Captain Bragg, composed and respectfully dedicated
General Taylor, by w. j Lemon.
Abundance 80 cents. For particulars sna, bills.
Feb 27-du
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-27

In coniederacy OF States respect is due TO the
institutions of each other. The sitizen of one State
owes liberal consideration 10 the feelings of others
Why should the North NEEDLE with the slavery of the
South And why does the Philadelphia Bulletin, for
the purpose OF denouncng slavery. decry the State OF
Virginia On what authority does its editor insnuaie
that "the Old Dominion is (no longer crowded with
rich plantations that even her women have deprecia-
ted that taste and spendor are banshed from
her halls that Virginia has become almost desert
through the slave system, which has impoverished her
lands by continually taking off crops without returning
anything" The whole picture is false. The agriculture
OF Eastern Virginia, where there the most slaves was
never in so high tilih is this moment Her sys-
TEN Of farming is highly improved. Lime and mari were
used in such quantities. nor probably Her
arabic land has increased its products 100 per
We acquainted with farmer James river land he
is good whg and fine gentleman) who has spread upon
his farm than twenty-five thousand dollars worth
OF lime and he is compensated for il, in rcaping from il
about twenty thousand bushels OF wheat and some thou
sands Of barrels of Virginia so rich
she Is now; her towns were never so fourishng her
Capital never so thriving refined And when her
system OF internal Improvement, which she has CON
meAced with great spirit has been nearly sonsummaed,
she will attain envabe degree of prosperity 1t is
shameful abuse of the press to stgmaze whole State
without truth or justice
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-27

Both houses of Congress in session last ight-
the Senate having taken recess from till e, and the
House OF Representatives continuing its session Both
houses were engaged on the territorial question: the
Senate on the amendments TO the appropriation bill, and
the House on Mr.. Caleb B. Smiths reported bill, with
the Wilmo, Proviso incorporated. The question is to
be taken il to-day at 10 o'clock. Some doubt whether
Ii can pass the House. Every is certain that ii
not pass this session What will be done, or whether
anything will be effected, is mystery which the mos
SPACIOUS man cannot pretend TO penetrate
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-27

our opinion of Mr. Salornan deceased, is no, only
confirmed, but extended by that of Mr. Jared Sparks
we present President OF Harvard College. Mr. Spark.
"..es mat IN his examination OF hundreds of volumes
" documents. he found that Mr. Saloman ST. had been
essential service 10 the government itself in its pecu
mary Affairs" during the Revolution.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-27

The free soil pres. of New York is wild with Joy at
the election of Mr. s. p Chase senator of the United
States from Ohio He is free soil democrat, and after
he first ballot most of the democrats appear to have
voted for him The wings, in caucus, wished 10 run
Judge McIane, but he declined the honor. There was
some talk then of running Mr. Giddings but, finally
they Mr. Ewing The fourth ballot stood thus;
Chase IS, Ewing 80, Gidlings IL, Vaughan l.
We regret deeply than anything else the with
drawa OF Mr. Allen from the Senate and the loss OF his
nesiimabe services TO his country. But such man
cannot be put down kept down.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-27
ny GREEN, .y,.ciIOncrr.

GALE OF A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF CAMEL
- LA JAPONlCAS, FOR THE INAUGURATION
BALLSOn Friday, the "a instant halipast 10 O'Clock
in the morning, shall sell Concert Hall choice selec-
ton Cnmeis Japonca,; also, Trees Of the Myrtle nd
Seville Orange,
Those who wish bouquets for the balls for the
table, presents for friends, viii well To attend his
sale The Camea is very suitable for parloT culture as
thrives best IN the shade Terms cash Sale positive
Feb I'D A. GREEN, Auctoueer.