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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-03-17
Incidents in California.
Extract of letter from an officer in the
Navy to his friend in Washington, dated
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. %.

Navy to his friend in Washington, dated
SAN FRAscIsco, Dec. %.
You would be surprised that in this region
an enthusiasm could be excited by any thing.
The gold mines in this neighborhood have
stirred up the natives to galvanic activity.
This little village i, literally deIuged with
gold, and common laborers are refusing to
work in the mines for hundred dollars a
day. The stories told you will take IL for
granted must be all fabulous bot were you
To see The vast quantities hawked about the
streets for sale, you would look upon the
tale of the "Arabian Nights n quite a
probable narrative. There seems 10 he no
exhausting the vein, which Is said to extend
over a district as large as Virginia.
To give you some iGea Of the state oil
things here, | will mention the price of 0
few of the necessaries OF life. Flour has
been selling at $500 per barrel, pork 10 CT;
per h., brandy $50 per gallon, aud washing
SO to 50 per dozen, and most other things
in proportion.
The officers are becoming nervous an,
excited, while the men desert by the dozen
Young b., Of Baltimore, Is hard at worl
making his fortune, and will return IN
year or two rich man. ] saw DIR. NJ.
also of Baltimore, aud he is also coinin;
money he is highly popular and esteemed
and think is the first man in the place.
trust J. will not take it into his head Il
emigrate. Gold hunting is most danger
sus amusement. The mortality " realll
frightful among the diggers, and the poo
beggarly looking creatures returning iron
the mines have no doubt paid dearly TO
their peck or two OF gold.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-03-17

tE1- An freshman on his arrival AT Boston
few years since, sought employment as a
Iaborer, and finally obtained an engagement
on one of the islands in that harbor Pat
had never seen duck in his life. Shortly
after entering on the discharge Of his new
duties. brood of chickens and another of
ducks were hatched. both by hens. The
owner put both broods with one hen, IN or
der to save the services Of the other, and
told Pat, as he was short Of meal, to he
very saving in his allowance of feeding
them. Pat made small dish of dough,
and commenced feeding his flock when be-
was struck with the fact that about half
had broad short beaks, and sbovelled up
the dough very fast, while the others had
very sharp beaks and got but lutte Of The
allowance. Arrah my darlins," says Pat,
Z" fair play isa jewel; III be just afther
putin YOU upon an aquel footin. He star
ted for the house, got n pair OF shears,
caught those that bad shovel heaks. and
sheared them down to the ealbre of those
of the short beaks, put them down, and
said wag away, you spalpeens; am
tould this IS a free country, where every
man, beast aud bird are aqusis--so no ex-
elusive privileges my darlins If you please, ~
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-03-17

Or The coach mandatory Of i. s.
Abbott Concord, ". H., was burnt on We'd
nesday Feb. Is. All the buildings with the
exception Of the black smiths shop, were
consumed. The total loss is from $4,000
to $4,000.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-03-17
re. barr & c. c. Barr,

chants and Dealers ia Dry Goods, Groceries,
Hardware, Produce, etc.
'orH, Wisconsin.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-03-17
3 usiness Caro- s.
Raffauf s. Catlin,

Groceries, Dry Goods, Forwarding and Commits
sion, and Lumber,
CAssvILLE, WISCONSIN.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-03-17

A BEAR SroRY.-An English officer in
India relates the following adventure.-On
day James and myself went out on bear
hunt with our Indians. After some scrim-
images, we attacked one lusty bruin and
slightly wounded him in the hind leg, and
tracked him by the blood TO deep den into
which had seen couple Of others go a
few minutes before. We did all we could
by firing into the den, to make them come
out, hut without effect, till one Culian Sing,
a shkaree of mine, who had been getting
excited, and had been accusing the females
OF bruins family of most horrible crimes for
some time, volunteered to turn out our
friends I; he took spear of mine in one
hand and bundle of lighted straw in the
other and went in. A momen, after we
heard man and bear roaring in terrific
manner, and out holted bruin within yard
of us. We rolled him over with couple
of bullets each, but he managed to yet away
before we could stop him. After him came
Cullian Sing with a hit Of the spear shaft in
his hand he said that he had seen all three
bears in the den and had touched up the
nearest one with the spear, the beast bit the
bamboo into and charged him sharp, when
he put the blazing straw in his face, upon
which he bolted out of the den. We track
ed the brute by the blood for very long
distance, and his last effort was to climb a
tree some eighteen or twenty feet high, and
from that on to small ledge Of rock. /
got up the tree and found him dead within
foot of me. On examining him, we found
that Culian Sings report was true, for his
face had evidently been touched up by the fire
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-03-17

III. III. Lewis, Nj. ID.
Physician and Surgeon. Associated with DIR.
John Wood. Office Main Street,
LANCASTER, WIcoNsIN.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-03-17

SAMUEL MOORE. ALBERT C. LANE.
Moore 81 Lane,
Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Drugs, Medi-
cines, Hardware, &C.,
Platterille, Wisconsin.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07
Terea,e. M.reh lsa.-lsl.. b. Tere.,..

The ministerial measures for the payment Of
the extra rebels of 1897 and '3s has resulted in
a serious mot in Toronto. Last evening, March
22d, Messrs. Baldwin, Blake, and Mckenzie
were burned in efigy. They were carried
throughseyeral streets, elevated upon long poles,
passing from the residence Of Mr.. Baldwin to
the residence Of Mr.. Blake, and then returning
TO Mir. Baldwin's. The efigies of the two were
then burned. The mob to the number of some
thousands then proceeded to the house of Mn.
Mcintosh, where Mr.. Mckenzie was stopping,
where his tsfiigy was burned, and the house as
sailed with stones and all manner of missiles,
completely Kidding the windows. The gas
lights in the vicinity were put out and the police
resisted. The house Of Mr.. Montgomery, which
il situated nearly opposite, was STACKED, and
the windows much damaged. Mr.. ii. Price,
son Of the Hen. J. II Pncs, was severely beat
en-, and on being conveyed to the residence Of
DR.. Rolph, that gentleman's house was assailed
by the mob and slightly damaged. The resi-
lence of Mr.. Brown, of the Globe, was also in.
iUred.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

The Act organizing this new Territory,
bounds il on the North by the British Posses
sions, East by the State Of Wisconsin and tn,
mississippi River, South BY Iowa, and West BY
the Missouri and Whitesrth Rivers. Provi.ioa
is made for the division Of the Territory. n
Congress see ut. The government il to be or
gained in the usual manner, consisting of |.
governor, secretary, and Legislative assembly
The two former hold Office for four years. The
last consists Of council elected every two
years, and an assembly chosen annually, on the
principle Of universal suffrage All laws en-
acted BY this body are to be submitted TO the
U: 8 Congress, and II disapproved, are aanulled.
ihe Act contains the usual provisions for ter
ritorial Judiciary establishment The govern
or's salary is fixed at $500, but he receive.
$1,000 additional as Superintendent Of Indian
Affairs. The salary Of the Secretary and On
each Of the Judges is $1,000. The per diem OF
members Of the Legislature is three dollars, and
Com.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

All the letters from on board the stsamship
California, a. she neared San Francisco. repr.-
sent the state Of things there a. psrfsctIy revol
ung--according to the accounts received aIong
the coast The diggers collected in San Fran.
cisco, during the rainy season, had given them
selves up to gambling and drinking. These
letters also confirm the extract given yesterday.
a. TO sPprehend trouble with the forsi0ners'
who were oil armed, and whom the Americans
on board me California had determined should
not 60 to mining. The dessrtion Of the ssr,n,.
er's crew, also, Is confidently spoken Of, ON nm.
plea that their time Is out Some had slr..5y
refused 10 work. The uniformity Of the Iett,r,
on these sublscts gives more than ordinary forc.
to their statemsnts.-Baif Sun.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

The controversy about the Harpers subs,itut-
ing Webstsr's style Of spelling in Mscaulay's
history, for that of the native English authori-
ties, is now settled. The New York CONNER
ciaI has received from Messrs. Harper & Broth
or, the following extract from letter which
they Ind recsivsd from Mr.. Macaulay him.
self: ~ k,.
GrsrLKnw: The copy Of my history, which
you were 90 good as to send, has this day reach
ed me. ! can Is yet only judge Of the general
effect Of the paper and typography; and that
effect Is highly creditahls to your houseA
The spelling differs from mine. But the dif.
ference does rot affect either the substance or
style Of my work; and therefore do not con-
slider myself as personally sggrieved by the
change. II nay sentiments were suppressed. or
my language altered, should think that had
right 10 complain. But, as to spelling, have
no wish except that II may be such a. l. eener-
ally acceptsble 10 American rsaders.
Az T. B. MAcAuIAY.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07


are the only seniimsnts which put Into exseu.
tipn, can render Virginia the FIRST and creates.
Commonwealth on this Continent Wuhoa'
this, she may make violent efforts 70 reh'oIs
herself, but she will continue 10 sink, hnAs
sink! In the scale of nations"
In the number Of the Wing from which Ne
have taken these articles, the first sProeeed-
ings Of State Education Convention are pub
lished. That convention was attended by some
Of the wisest and best men In the State, among
" hom were Gov Mcdowell. Andrew Stevenson
Judges Mcdaniel, Lomsx and Duncan, Rev
DIR. PiaHer. Samuel M yannsy, t. J. Randolph
and host Of others Gov Mcdowell presided
and made speech. What results have follow
ed this noble effort @ redeem Virginia from ~
norance. Nothing. has yet beeen done ane
nothing can or viii be done until she shakes on
the Slavery iicubaa. Read what the WING
gives as an abstract OF Gov McDowells speech
and note how fall his remarksare Of melanchol,
truth. Here are some interesting extracts;
aUpon assuming his duties, Gov. Mcdowell
| made brief, but most eloquent and impressive
speech, In which he alluded 10 the great purpo
SEES for which the Convention bad assembled
and expressed the hope that u would produc'
great results. II he'd assembled now, TO do 10
Virginia that which we ought TO have done
century ago. We had fallen behind the age II
which we lived, and were delinquent in dut,
which ought long since 10 have been performed
We had made no proper effort TO continue mrs
in population, In power. and in renown, bu
seemed content TO rish rapidly from the van q
Il the rear.
Gov. Med, Thought we had too long live
on the reputation Of that which had gone-eur
seemed 20 be a monumental State-we SCENE
content to live upon the renown Of the honore
dead-we seemed but to remember the dea
children and their story, looking too much
, the past, and forgetting the demands OF thsPre'
emit. We were not unlike the prisoner, VIII
sought In his cell the companionship even Of
, shadow. He hoped we would bring the dis
I grace Of our Ignorance to an end. II had bee
: the pride Of King Of France, that every on
of his subjects could have a pullet in MS p'
for dinner-ours should be the higher aim
provide for the mind, rather than the body
We should stop al nothing short Of enablin
every citizen Of the State TO read the Constit,
ton of his country, and the oracles Of his Rel
gion. Our labors should never be consider
. over, in the dominion Of darkness, nntil eve
child should be able 10 read. Then We mig
. eKelaim "soldier, rssi-thy warfare's o'er."
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

The Boston Transcript nays that the amount
Of Cotton received at that port for the week
ending March Goth, ls4s, indicates remarka-
bic increase In the importation Of that article.
significant Of the rapid growth Of Boston,
There were received, from New Orleans, IS .927
bsles; from Mobile, l6, SGT; from Apalachicola.
5lss; from Savannah, ans; from Charleston,
49l; from Galveston. 698; total, 1914 bales
more than ons-half the whole importation Of
the season In 1895. g and "a. i
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

Advices from Port au Prince to the 9th ult.,
state that at that place and throughout the Is
land, the greatest .oemmotion prevailed on ac-
count of decree having been recently issued
ordering every man Of color, without distinction
Of age or station, to bear arms, and be ready
forthwith to march against the Spanish part Of
the population, under the command OF President
Soloqus. The coffee fell short Of an average
yield and 0.000bags were demanded ofmonop
olIsts, one tenth Of which had not arrived from
the interior to messsr mittanceA
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

A correspondent, in whose judgment we have
the utmost confidence, thinks the nineteenth
day Of April is 50 near that it will not be posi-
bic to have a general meeting Of stakeholder
on that day. We did not suppose that person,
from distant parts of the State could attend; but
we thought il would be better to have a meet
ing composed Of gentlemen from few counties
than to have no meeting al all. Ii there is any
doubt, however, the project Of holding such .
meeting had better be abandoned. We think
the shareholders friendly to emancipation might
hold a meeting at Frankfort previous to the as
sembling Of the Convention on the 25th Of
April.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

From telegraphic dispatch to thu Cleveland
Herald, Of thh 23d inst. from Toronto. we learn
that the night of the :s2d inst. the efigies Of
Baldwin, Blake, and Mackenzie were burned In
the streets. The crowd irst went to the house
Of Baldwin and burned his and the efigy Of
Blake In front Of his house. They then pro-
ceeded to the house where Mackenzie was stop
ping. BY this time they numbered about 1000,
They set FIRE to the efgy. demolished some
windows, and created fuss generally.
They also visited the lodging Of Rolf and
Brown Of the Globe. doing some slight dam
age.
II Is rumored that they beat severely II. Price,
son OF j. H. Price.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07
The Government Loan.

The New York correspondent Of the Philadel-
phia American says:
"sIy information from Washington is to
the effect that the million loan, which was
called for April lst., viii not be then called in,
and when called only portion viii be needed.
This loan will bereseyed as long as possible by
the Secretary, to guard against contingencies.
The arrangements have before alluded TO, by
which the Mexican indemnity win be pail by
the unissued loan. thus rendering it unnecessary
to move specie for either purpose. will, 1 hare no
doubt, besanied out learnt that Mr.. Mere.
dith viii, at the meeting Of Congress, in De,em-
Der, advise modification Of the sub-treasuly, by
which the specie clause will be abolished.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

The Burlington Hawk Eye, of the 10th, says,
"0ur streets have been crowded with Califos
mia wagons during the past week. Those who
have core flora Michigan, Wisconsin and the
northern part OF Illinois, have had very hand
time Of IL Many Of the oxen are altogether too
young for the journey. and already look iadel
out. party fom Wisconsin very wisely un.
loaded at our lsvee on Wednesday last for the
purpose OF shipping their heavy articles frou:
this place up ih, Missouri nver to St Joseph.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

Ex-Presldent Polk arrived IN this CITY yester.
day on the Countess A large number OF opr
citizens assembled on the wharf 10 greet him on
ms return home They were quite enthusiastic
N tne'f reception. Having been escorted 10 the
1ea@Ie' ne was welcomed home by Gov. A. v.
Brown, on behalf Of our citizens. In ren,x A.
Gov. Brown, the ex-President made few "a
marks which, We understand, were verv neat
and appropriate. The appearance Of Mr. PoIl
Is very venerable" the cares and apxief;es ~
inc Presidency having made sad ravaees unon
ms physical condition.-Nask. Gag. Sd.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07
ut. I.ouis Election.

ST. LOUIS, April 8.
The city election here has resulted in the elee-
ton ofthe entire Democratic ticket, with the e.
ception of City Marshall. The Democratic ma
joriiy was $50. The Board Of Delegates elected
are Wings, sndihe Aldermen are Democrats. The
majority in fav,r Of The railroad project 10 Clnon-
matt, WIS 2. 500. The Whole number of votes csst
were & 5al ~ i
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

Mr.. Greeley. on the last night Of tn, last sss-
sion, moved joint resolution to change the
title Of The Unifed States Of America to that Of
Columbia We eoubt whether the public voice
would ever consent to give up the title. now
made glorious by immortal associations.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

Tennessee has caught the spirit Of emancipa-
ton, it would seem. The.Knoxville Tribute is
publishing series Of efficient articles in its ia
vOr, in which a popular Convention on the sub
iect is called for.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

The latest intelligence from Santa Fe win be
found in our paper this morning. Among 9TH
er items of news we see the announcement Of
the death Of Mr.. L. F. Thurston, formerly Of
this rifv
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07
CipcInu.ti Elecsiou,.

CfScrssArr, April 2, SP. H.
Henry E. Spencer has been reelected Mayor Of
the city, and Rnfin, WHICH, elected Marshal. A
large majority of the voters voted in favor Of the
annexation of the Mill Greek township to Cincin-
natl
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

The friends Of Emancipation and coonEaton propose
20 hod pusic meeting In the town OF Broznsborough,
Oldham COUNTY. Ky. on SATURDAY, Toe 14th day Of
AprI next for the purpose OF taking into consideration
the best 10 promote that OBJECT
MANY VOTERS.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

Alexander Irvine, of Ciearfeld, has been APP
pointed Marshall OF the Weatem District Of PENN
sylvana; and Mr. Switzer, Of Pittsburgh, District
Attorney for said District
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

Cholera IN NAsHvrILE.-lThe Nashville Ban
ner and Wing of The Sd says that but three deaths
have occurred since the 9th.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

The Philadelphia annual Conferences Of the
Nj. Z. Church, met In Philadelphia on wednes-
day. Biahop Waugh presides, in the absence Of
Bishop Morris,
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

CHOLERA IN oLARKsv,LLs.--From the 20th ID
the 9th there were 81 new cases, 10 whites and
Sc blacks-and 8 deaths, whites and blacks.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

MI. Bernard Barton, The Quaker Poet. died
very suddenly on the Goth slt.. at Woodbridge,
Of an affection Of the heart.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07
Counec,icnt llsscslo. ne.

The Connecticut elections have resulted in The
election of three Democratic Conuessmen--for
Gosernog there is no choice. The Legislature is
Wing.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

Mr.. Hart, the able sculptor, is now engaged
upon a bust Of Governor Criftenden, which
promises to be work of rare merit.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

C5-T The Little Rock Democrat ga Thar there
is great rush Of emiganis On the Arkansas route
70 California.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

We have letters from several other counties
where calls for meetings for the same purpose
are soon TO be published
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

Inc Hunkefs and Barnbumers Of New Yorh
c'y nave united on Mr. Van Shaick, Free Soiler.
lof Mayor Of that city. Nr. Brady d the whis
candidate.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07
Thomas McGrain.

At Q meeting OF the COMMITTEES, eoruary 70,
Lewis Ruffner and James Speed were added to
the number. VIM. Richardson was chosen
Treasurer, and Bland Ballard Corresponding
Secretary. w. w. WORSLEf, Chm.
r. Dawson, Secretary.
From, the foregoing notice it will be seen
that a standing committee has been appointed
by the friends Of emancipation in Louisville.
The great object of the committee will be TO
publish valuable pamphlets and essays for dis
trIbution through the State From many quar-
tiers applications are continually made for facts
and statistics bearing upon the subject Of eman-
cipalion. Those applications, We trust, will
now be fully met. and a vast amount Of useful
information upon this vitality important subject
be disseminated throughout Kentucky.
Any applications addressed to Bland Ballard
Corresponding Secretary, or Paul Seymour
publisher Of the Examiner, will meet witt
prompt attention.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

1nt- Atcaison, Of The steamer Amaranth,
ito and sunk by the DR.. franklin, has sued
Rsn Of that boat, laying his damages at
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

GEThere have been several cases OF cholera
lately in Dearbon county, Ia.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

"A late Vienna letter says that Strauss and his
ar mmsd band Of musicians win wish the Unit
ted states.-Balf. American.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

At a meeting Of the friends Of emancipation,
held in Louisville, February p, ls49. w. w.
worsley having beea called 10 the chair, and
Reuben Dawson appointed secretary, the fol-
lowing gentlemen were named as a Correspond
ing and Executive COMMITTEES. with power TO
enlarge their number and ill vacancies:
w. w. Worsley, VIM. Richardson,
VIM. E. Glover, Reuben Dawson,
David L. Beatty, Patrick Maxcy,
Bland Ballard, W. p. Boone,
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

Meetings OF the Friends Of Emancipation.
Meetings for the purpose ofselecting delegates
to attend the Convention at Frankfort on the
25th of the present month, have been called in