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From the Columbus (Ohio) Statesman.
California EmIgrants.-Thc Columbus C0mpanies.-
State Of affairs at St. Joseph, &c.

California Emisrants-Ths COLUMBIA. Con.pan,ss.-
state of affairs at st. Joseph, &c.
We have been favored with the perusa of letter from
member OF Col. Hunters company OF California emf
grants from this city, dated May y al the encampment
25 miles west of St Joseph from which we make some
extracts. The writer says:
''We have concluded rema in here few days. on ac.
count OF the late heavy rains having found excellent
ing for our oxen We are now encamped Wolf creek,
passing us daily but our captain think, acts wisely in
taking advantage of good pasurage, the grass the
upland pTairies is still very short.
"Ihe company are all well with two exceptions, price
and G. Robinson0 who complain somewhat Of being
"on "Wednesday night the boys in tent woke up and
ionnd themselves midsde 10 water The tent had pnor-
rain had fallen during the night, which covered the
ground for yards around Our buffalo robes and bed
ding completely saturated, that obliged
to stand up the remainder of the night.
"Ihe other Columbus company Capt. Walton's)
cra days ahead of us The last heard them they
all we'll saw several OF their names cut upon along
the road
states that the weather continues very cold and wet in
that region, and that the prospect quite dscouragng
farmers.
The same paper expresses the fear that California emf
grants will suffer much from the depredao OF Indians
The past winter has been unusually severe that the
Indians destitute and will probably attempt to supply
their wants by stealing from those who the plains
The Guardian says
"There many here from Iowa, Michigan, Wis
eons Indians, Illinois, Ohio, and from various other paris
They generally fine looking men hale and hardy well
raised apparently and above the medium OF society IN gen
eaI They appear to be Ied out with good mule and
and substantial wagons"
The paper of the 18th instant, speaking of the
state OF affairs at St. Joseph and of the immense tide of
emgants, passing onward to the Ell Dorado of the Sac
rameno, says
"The street from the the river is completely
bockaded with wagons waiting their turn, and the
rived possibly get over less than three
weeks The Impotence OF the emgrants is constantly
Threats made, and words given exhibit
an unpleasant state OF feeling among them The Pttsburg
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SANDS SARSAPARILLA,
IN QUART BOTTLES,

TOR removal and permanent arising from
6la Kings Evil Obstinate krup.Ion
puSs. on the FACE Be p Sore Eyes
Bones and Joints stubborn Ulcers syphc sciatica
Asce or Dropy Exposure lmpudence in Life Also Chronic
preparation are strongly
properties sarsapar combined with the most ehectra aids
% Of pas nd
has established its merits reputation for value and efficacy
p haSs been such as are not the
have used Capable doing Tor the million. ss suffering
and struggling with disease 1t purdss cleanses and strengthens
whole animal frame
ANOTHER CURE OF sCRoFULA
The following striking will be seen permanent
an neterate of scroua commends itself all similarly a
SOUTHPORT Conn, Jan. L. Isas
Me SAsps Gentlemen sympathy for the afflicted induces
inf S sSs aa. ss s
ON different Of the the glands Of the nsGH were greatly
and finding relief from the remedies the disease attacked
Gw @ sa M sSy
In situation we heard Of and were to use sands sarsa-
relieving than prescription she had taken and
@ as ss her It sn@ delight
the and her health remains good
egbo all knowing to these facts and think highly OF
Yours with respect JULIUS PIKE.
Extract from letter received from Mr. NJ W. Harris gentleman
"GssrLrMnS have cured negro boy of with your
sraria who with scroua and Of
lily. Yours truly,
IN w, HARRIS.
"FRrprRrcxs HALL, Va, July II, 1882
SANDS
enon well known deseryedly popular
this often who wish
of saapaa induced worthless compounds bearing
name, but little of the
think confer greater
than directing their attention the of the
Messrs column The bottle been
ged hold quart and those who wish really s5od
will find this all the medicinal
The experience of thousands has proved its efficacy curing
various diseases Ter which Is recommended and at the present
pairing the system change of scasonome Journal Sept 1873
Prepared sold Wholesale and retail, by A. d. SANDS
Druggists and Chemists 100 Fulton street. of William New
York.
Agents Washington city D. c.: r. s. Charles
k,Co Messrs ID. w. H. Gilman sold in Alexandria
Cook h Pel, and in Georgetown by II. T. Cissell-
Sold also by druggists generally throughout the United sta
and Cansdas Price 81 per bottle; six bottles for S.
Mar is-tlsJuly.
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Important Circular.
HeADQUARrEps, PACIFIC DIVISION,
San Francisco, Upper California, April |, 1874

HEADQUARTERS, PACIFIC DIVISION,
San Francisco, Upper California, April l, 1919.
The treaty concluded with Mexico on the Both of May
last brought Upper California within the United States,
and course within the operation OF all its laws but
of enforcing OF these laws have not been
provided by Congress Thus the Secretary oil the Urea
sury his OF the Both OF October last Observes
Although Congress have recognised California as part OF
Union aud for ii such yet 1t is not brought
by within the limits OF any collection district, nor has
Congress authorized the appointment of any officers col
force here and consequently the revenue and navigation
laws though this moment part OF the machin
cry necessary their complete action is wanting.
Now the law declares that certain goods shall only enter
having paid the duties prescribed by the tariff and
when Secretary that the department is unable to
collect duties SUCH the proper inference is not many
m TO think that the goods without paying
duties but that being unable TO pay the duties here,
reuuired by law they cannot be admitted at all
As many cargoes have been shipped under the wrong
impressions that they could enter and there Ameri-
can port entry the Pacific which they could
to COM ply with the law, of extreme hardship was
ton would allow the cargoes be entered depositng
the duties TO await of Congress upon the subject
and the of American the
and the unwingness of the few this FIRE.
ouent ports where the desert the gold mines
an absolute necessity of some means OF transportation
sed which could only be supplied by using foreign vessels
that came from the neighborng coasts
But both of these notifications of the law be but
temporary There can be hardship in enforcing the
those who fully of all its provisions and
their effect; and time will doubtless do away with the
carcy of American vessels Of small class here. There
will then be for indulgence, and the suspension
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White Rocky Mountain Beaver Hats!
Without .Nirk9rf.

CTEVENS has sale the white beaver hat OF the sum
- style, of superior quality and OF beautiful finish
Also the blue and drab fur hat of superior finish and
Gentlemen invited call and examine the ROCKY
Mountain Beaver hat, offered by this season. as they
will find superior to any sold in this market
STEVENS'S
Great Hat and Quitting Establishment,
May U-6aieod No. Browns hoei
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CAUTION EXTRA.

mas is ktEL CLAPP engaged with Young nan of INA
ns . = sahen and hb s.sapla which thsy
Io-n.nd no doeer formerly workrs on RAILROADS
of
49, ne 40" he IS enins out earis beaded Tsl.
the twnlsi
s.,a ID soS he VIII produce Single solitary
VAIeNAL Old Dr. Jssab Tewasends
~sae m 'amy coat u s"., and s signature ar
JACOB TOWNSEND
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CITY OF WASHINGTON, FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE /, 1S49

that the steamer had sailed the evening before Leaving
the mails for the return of that steamer he took passage
The 1s instant. the barque Florida, for New Or
leans, where he arrived ON Monday morning, and imme
diaely came on to this city. His journey has thus been
remarkably briefs but had he obtained passage the Fa
con, he would have made the trip to New York, from
San Francisco, in the remarkable short time of twenty
seven days!
Lieut. Beall proceeded on yesterday for Washington,
by the mail boat from this city.
We have thus given hurried summary Of the infor-
nation We received in conversation with Lieut..
Bea and il our readers much interested in the
narration as we were, they will be compensated for the
perusal.
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POTOMAC PAVILION,
At pineU Point. MarUIdnd.


TIME above place will be open for the accommodation of
visters on the Isl of June This delightful watering
of the Chesapeake Bay constant and regular sea breeze
beautiful hadetees, and the great safety OF surfbathng,
of The most pleasant and healthy be found 1t is
situated the beach, but few yards from the water with
be found obliging and competent attendants:
The table will be supplied with all the Injuries oil the
season, both from the markets and the water
excellent band of music is engaged Tor the season,
and variety Of furnished for guests free of
charge - ,
Per month ~ w
The proprictors ready to make arrangements
with families for the season.
The Oceola, Capt James MITCHELL leaves Wash
ngton every Thursday at o'clock and Sundays at
O'Clock for the Pavilion returning leaves the Pavilion
Saturdays at for Washington and Sundays at o
The steamer Columbia leaves Baltimore Saturdays at
turning leaves Washington every Wednesday Bali.
M, arriving at the Point same evening at
Due notice will be given of the other boats when they
placed on the HARDWOOD ~ KELLER,
May N-3tawtJuly froprletors
w New York, Boston, and New Orleans General Ager
cy and Commission Office, Young Men in wholesale and
keepers saesmen, porters barkeepers walters, farmers,
coachmen car agents book and map agents collectors
times large number OF good situations on hand, which
pay from $500 to $4,000 per annum Those in want OF sit
uaons of any kind would do well to give call,
agents in each of the above cities, which will enable
us place every applicant N suitable situation a, The
abovenamed cities which trust will enable us to give
entire satisfaction all who may favor with call
TAYLOR ~ TAYMAN, No. 80 Second street,
between South and Gay
B. Persons living in any part of the United States,
and wishing to obtain situation IN Baltimore or either OF
the above cities will have their Immediately attend
ed to by addressing us line (PospaidO as by so dong
they viii curia both trouble and expense, which they 9th
eIwse would incur by coming to the city and seeking EN-
Pioymeht lor themselves. Address r,,,,,,,
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NOTICE.

Colts ''improv~d Repeating PrstoIso
INJECTING to be absent in Europe for some months.
u all inquiries in relation to said may be addressed
to hnox walker, Washington who is empowered as my
attorney ana general agent to contract and receive
for the delivery OF said pistols. SAMUEL COLT.
May l6-d3n
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OLD
Jacob
THB ORIGINAL
Or THE
DOCTOR
Townsend,
DISCOvERER
GENUINE
TOWNSEND SARSAPARILLA,

Tosnssad
suincn DIS ORIGINAL TOWNSEND
compelled It's
erogmscrbJ
onY VINO h proved m ~" ai known ~ had reached the
ut psos who bad heep healed aud
wonderful HEALNu
~r""d aAo onoq""ued FrePnrafon
e IA se'' "" ana called T throughout the length
"'sHah INC
prepared .enahe psep. by scientific man
bean ~"s.b pa Ill., @ @ s Gus M % The ss ,y al
pp
proper,ie aud some p"oper,. which are inert OF and % %b
whei
s Ss ss yhe o. s..[ are 20 .uo r, they n.s
by cienuh
oesa. known only g e,psnsed IN manaa Moreover these VIOLA
on rhalaon
essential medical properties oil us root which gives TO 1t all M value Ihs
-. :. l.
o., -
everything OF becoming eido Of extracted and rejected
"a
thus II rd incapable OF losing any OF M valuable and healing poperies
of nisonses.
Hence why hear Communications side
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EOR NORFOLK.

FOR NORFOLK.
IT, THE STEAMER OSCEOLA leaves Wash
ington for the above place every Thursday at
O'Clock M returning, will leave Norfolk every Friday
at o'clock p. m, touching at Cone river going and
turning. Passage and fare S.
For Baltimore.
The Osceoa for the above place every Sunday
o'clock M returning leaves Baltimore every Tuesday
o'clock p m, stopping going and returning at Cone
river, Va, Leonardtown, Md and St Mary's river Md
and Intermediate landings the Potomac, for sig
nails to land
Mar 8-dlweodu JAMES MITCHELL.
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Sourinx, FermcntsnE, Acid ConPound''
OF S 2 TOWNSENDI

and would @ hay. understood jacob
Original sARsAfARLt, IMITATION Of
Heanfd should deal
resemblance do~nup
a sndc
have sold aud r. FERAESTN
POUSDi
We wish understood s the abroht
article Old Dr. Jacob
Infinitely dssmar that unlike having
As s. Townsend doctor,
scientific medicine
which incapable which
AGENTS OF DISEASE instead Of
wounded hu
bloom
. JACOB
TOWNSEND has SOUGHT and FOUND opportunity bring his
Grand Univcrsn1 Concentrates Remedy,
within the and the knowledge Of all who reed that nsud
Joyful
Transcendsul Power Henl!
AM to their IN sptG
Principal office l02 Nassau street, N. Y
Price one dollar per bottle bottles for five dollars
For sale in Washington by the following druggists Sam
uel Butt OF Pennsy Ivan and 18th street,
opposite the Irving Hotel z. d. w. H. Gilman, Penn.
syvana avenue, Browns Hotel; J. F. Calan
Of and 7h Streets opposite the General Post Office M
Deany of Pennsylvania and Al street and
Ridgely Co., Pennsylvania avenue the West Mar
ket AplS-d&sw9n
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NIEW GOODS.-We will open this morning and
IN very desirable goods for ladies' wear OF the following
coors Styles which we respectfully invite public
attention We name
Plain blue bereges
Plain pink do
Small figured green bereges
Do do blue do
Plain pink moosselines
Do blue do
styles and prices.
In white goods will open.
20 pieces fine plaid muslins
20 do 'N'' do do l2A cents per yard
20 do fine plain Swiss musins
% do medium do do
30 do low priced do do
10 do fine book do
20 do low-prced do for dress lining
Cambria Muslins all prices
Jaconet do do
8 pieces corded bonnet muslins
In black goods, we have
Plain black bereges
Satin striped do
Plain black silk Tissues
Plaid do do
Striped and plaid do
Fine STR pod bla1h gingham
plaid do do
plaid and striped black lawns
Hack alpscas, all prices 49,,
S,rped and figured black French chintzes
WIN a rich stock of plain black silks at all prices.
Ladies' in articles named above, upon cxami-
na''o'' Gun s. : CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY CO.
T,1S0 RENU-4A 'FRONT.' ROOM. ON sAs second door.
furnished without board. Address, 18th street, oPPo-
si,e WilaId's Hotel, ID door from stroot
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rILIESPIE Matchmaking, with Appendix
NJ on plank roads, volume, and snppement-l8a9.
ApR FRANCK TAYLOR.
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T,OR REND.-AA FRONT ROOM. The second Moor.
furnished without board. Address, 18th street. oPPo-
size Willard's Hotel, 3D. door from street.
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May 2t-tltf
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-07-09
RAIL ROAD CONVENTION.

re invite attention to tie proceedings Of the meeting
Of the citizens of NJ ngonery county, in reference to
Convention, proposed to be held Chrisinsb1rg on
the oh of August for the purpose Of devsng the bst
means of filling up the subscription TO the stock of the
Virginia and Tennessee Rail Road. We have always
sail, that South-Western Virginia was quite as much
interested in the success Of the scheme Lynchburg,
and it becom her show that she has full sense
Of the responsibility which rests upon her. tynchbug
mas me her duty, promptly and che5rfuy. We do
not. for moment, eRterfaina doubt that the South IVES
will de hes-bu necessity is laid upon her act al
L Will not be pretended that the rich and popu-
Ions counties directly interested in the Road cannot take
half much Of the stock tlwn of less than eight
thousand people has taken All that is wanted we are
p:rsuadea, is concerted action. and little excement-
The Convention cannot fail to be saluary in its in
uence, and we glad has been proposed and hope
it may be nu nerously attended.
We have said Lyuchbarg has done her duty But,
in saving this do neucate any relaxation of zeal
or eff rt We trust that meeting Of our citizens will
forthwith be called to respond the suggestion of oul
fellow citizens of Montgomery, and that large delega
ton may be appointed to Convention. from which w
augur the happest results We hope also, that tn,
President and Directors Of the Company may find
convenient to accept the invitation to be present.
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RAILROAD NEE Ting.

AZ meeting Of the c-zeus Of Montgomery County
held at the Courthouse. on Monday, the 2nd ofJbly,
1919, for the purpose of taking ino consideration some
by which concerted and efficient action may De
bTou- ob1ut throu ghou South western Virginia, in
cug nthe necessary stock in the Virginia and Tennessee
Railroad Col. Robert +. Preston was called to the
chair and VIM. \. Bullard appointed secretary.
Oh motion, John B. j. Logan, Edward Hammett
George b. Bane Daniel H. HDge. Alex. P. EskIdge
John Pepper and WIN. n. Bulard, were appointed a
committee report business for the meeting who report
ed preamble and resolutions. which, having been mod
flied, were adupted as follows:
Whereas in the opinion of this meeting, the consruc-
tion of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad is object
OF the highest importance the people (and especially
to the ndholders) of Southern Virginia And where
as the State proposes to make liberal subscription to
the work upon condition tina! 900 shall be taken by
private subscriptions; and whereas, the people Of Lynch
burg have taken $500 900 of the said $50 000 which
it be admitted sa liberal subscription their pari;
and whereas it is believed that Southwestern Virginia
ought take and can take (and will have to take, it
be done ata the remainder OF the stock necessary to
ensure the subscription on the part of the State and
WHEREAS, 1t believed that the necessary amount of ock
vii! be taken II proper concert If effort and OF action
be bought about throughout Southwestern Nirgl-
mia:
Thereupon resolved That in order to bring about
contested and efficient action n securing the necessary
stock ia the proposed Improvement, this meeting recon-
mend that convention be held at Chrstansburg. on
the 9TH day Of August nest o'clock for the purpose
Of dev:sng and carrying out some plan by which the
desired object may be ace lmplished.
2. Resolved, That all the counties and neighbor-
hoods from LynchbuTg TO the Tennessee line, (and all
others interested be invited send delegates said
Convention ard that the landholders of Southwestern
Virginia. especially be invited and urged lake this sub
ject into consideration.
g. Resolved, That it be suggested to the delegates
who NAV be appointed said convention, to come pre-
pared as tar practicable, to say how much stock the
respective counties and ncghLo.hoods will AXE, in
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-07-09
TIIE ANNIVERSARY

The seVentythrd Anniversary Of American Indepen-
dence was celebrated by parale Of the Artillery and
infinTy. The companies formed "a, 10 o'clock,
and uniting about | /. in front Of thu On, House march
ed thence through Cooke and Main Streets. Diamond
ILL., where the Artillery, Capt. Snells, fired the mid
day salute. The firing being over, the companies pro-
ceeded to Richardson's Spring, where, with several in
ved CUES they Partook N the refreshments provided for
the occasion. Before dinner Mr. John w. Townley al
the invitation Of The Military, delivered an address
suitable to the day We assured by e,mpstent Judge.
that in style, sentiment, and delivery, did infinite
credit to the youthful orator.
We have rarely Foarth ofJny pass off 50 quie;
ly. There celebration on The part Of The eili-
zenS
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RIG H NJ oND MARX ETs.

MONDAY, July 2, 1873
T0BACCO-Inspeetions large and demand fair for
really fine spippng, manufacturing aad stemmng quail
tics. We quote Lugs al 81 IS 10 50 50, Common Leaf
So 25 to 81 50; Gvod and Fine s6aSS SO: Fine Manu-
featuring 81 10 Sl2-rery Gne would command higher
rates
FLOUR-Sales If Scotisaille were made today at
81 81; Richmond country Flour sells a, 81 rs per Dbl
Arrivals and stock light, and but little doing in in the
article.
CORN-We quote 50a52s cents per bushel as the
nominal rates.
CORN MEAL.-6G cents per bushel. Kiln dried
Cora Meal is held at 81 50 per Dbl.
Oats.-30 cents.
WHEAT.-Crop entirely exhaustqd-none arriving
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der to make mp the necessary o.secure the sub
scripton on the part Of the State
4. Resolved. That the Directory of the Railroad
company be especially invited attend the proposed
convention.
D. (forty-elgh delegates appointed represent
the County of Montgomery in the convention)
.. Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting
be forwarded II the Editors Of the papers published at
Wythevile, Abingdon, TazewelI c. H.. Fincastle and
Lynchoug with request that they be inserted in their
respective papers.
o. motion, Resolved, That the commissioners ap-
pon'el tn procure stock in this County be requested
use Immediate and active exerons get additional sub
scriptons Of stock.
On motion, Resolved, That it be suggested TO the
Directory of the company furnish the Commissioners
appointed to procure stock with many documents as
possible, in order that Information the subject Of Rail
roads may be generally difgsed.
ROBr. L. PRESTON Chr'n.
WM. n BULLARD Sec'v
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WHrTEhURsr's DEGUERREoTYPE.-We learn that
Mr.. Whitehurst, who has now four extensive Daguer-
reotyps establishments in fun operation in Virginia,
has recently opened in this city. 1t is, in all proba
by, the most spenddiy furnished gallery in the
try, and presents quite scene Of enchantment-beng
richly furnished WITH besides The costly furniture,
fine toned piano-for the benefit Of the ladies' The
pictures of Mr. w. possess fine tone, and quickly
taken-a!l the modern Improvements Of any value are
restored to- and the result airy elike appearance.
The reader would do we'll TO give friend call-he
will find him geatlemany and obliging.-B Bait. Clipper.