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The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1852-02-26
Ito! for the HOLIDAYS,

ilO! for the Holidays.
a LARGE and beautiful collection of Gift Books i,
IA now opened for inspection a the Book store OF
W. = Combs, appropriate presents for the approach
The Gem Of the Season, for 1852
The Odd Fellows Offering, for
The forget-Me-Not,
The Gift of Affection,
The Irving Offering,
The Coral,
The Moss Rose,
The Lady Album,
The American Keepsake.
Apples Of Gold in Pictures of Silver.
The above beautifully bound IN morocco binding With
splendid steel engravngs 90; up expressly for these
works, ard are Offered very low.
ALSO; large collection Of
STANDARD POETS.
appropriately bound for Gi Books, among which are:
PoEc, iieu,an, Hewitt, Cook, Laudep, Scott, Thomp-
son, Wordsworth Byron, Burns, Cowper Kerk, Rodgers
Goldsmith, Montgomery, Griswold, Norton, Campbell,
Young, Blair, Burke Johnson Sterne Topper sou,hey
Gray, Milton, Moore and may others numerous TO
mention. Call and see.
ALBUMS.
beaptful collection Of Albums:
The Jenny Lind
The Floral Gift
The Memento, s
The Sacred,
CHiLDREN's BOOKS.
large stock Oh hand, and for sale cheap, by
VS. COMBS,
Anthony streets.
tOOCkET CUTLER Y ..-A large assortment of
L fine pocket cutlery of the best manufacture for
sale by W. s. COMBS
COLD PENS-..A line assortment Of the best
" manufacture for sale by w. ). COMBS.
NOVELS. NOVELIST:
"A LARGE and complete assortment Of the late Nov
IA chs just received and for sale Eastern prices Mt
COMBS BOOK STORE, Et~
Corner OF st. Anthony and Capitol sts
w. II. STILLMAN 4 CO.,
No. 3, Roberts street, have hand, 't
rs bbls. Geniton Apples.
Is do Dry do t
do Buckwhcat Flour
25 do Onions 80
1900 Heads prime winter Cabbage,
3 boxes Lemons, ne
And every thing found in the Grocery line which will
be sold for cash IS low house in Saint Paul Call
and See. w H. sTIfIMAN & Co
MEAT FOR THE MILLION.
MN. WELLS, at his market, Upper end
w OF St Paul Has for sale the latest, tenderest
beef and the best fresh pork, offered for sale IN ST.
iam and at honest weight end prices Give trial,
will yonp 1900 ~ - a-sctf
We have also Candles, Tnpe, Pigs Feet Head Cheese,
and rather better sanssgcs than any links before
Offered in 81. Paul.
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Wholesale Grocery anu Iron Store.
IN connection with stock of SLIGO IRON, we
offer large stock of Groceries and Provisions. We
would call the attention of upcountry merchants, and
retail dealers generally to stock, which embraces
every thing, Liquors excepted in the Grocery aud Pro-
vision line
We propose selling for cash Galena market prices
adding cost Of transportation, and believe that
supply boarding house keepers and families good
terms rs they can purchase below.
Our stock has been selected with care, that
WARRANT the quality OF all articles sold by us.
GUGARS--Common Brown, Refined, A, b and C,
- Crushed aud Powdered, by the barrel, ut
MARSHALL & Co.'s.
HOLASSES-.Belchers syrup, sugar-house and
lVH Plantation, at MARSHALL e. Co.'S.
GOLDEN SYRUP, in lo-gallon kegs, for fami-
~ lies, at NJ. & Cos.
COFFEE and TEAS, of every kind, at
u ma Co.'S.
HN.OCR..Jasper, Extra and superfine, at
pORK--Clear Mess, Just put up last week, supe-
Il ror article for families, at MS Co.'S.
SALT--of every kind and in any quantity, at
= MS Co.'S.
~ M Cos.
EANDLES--sperm, Star and Mould, at
~ Ma Co.'S.
NHiTE LEAD, Tmpentine, Putty, Whiting and
w I.ampblack, at Ma Cos
NNlNDOW Glass and Nails, Tobacco, Goldfish,
w Mackere. Butter and Cheese, Axes, Clocks, Corn
Baskets, Looking Glasses, Gro Bars Buck Mits, Grain
Shovels, Coffee Mills, Percussion Caps, Log Chains,
Brooms Crackers Axe Helves, and almost every thing
that can be named, including plows and Peppersauce
for ss sns pan, o.,o,., ,sS, MARSHALL Cos
MINNESOTA LEATHER STORE.
NEARLY opposite the American House, St Paul)
A. COLLINS IL CO., dealers in saddles. harness,
lLs trunks, &C. saddery hardware, saddle trees skirt
ing harness. and patent eather calf seating bag TOP
leather, coach rOans coach aces saddlers slk bellows
bands, belts and string leather.
BOOT AND sHoEMAKERs STOCK.
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RLANK BILLS OF LADiNC;, printed aud for sale At
- the {scplV PIONEER OFFJUx.
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" HOI1EoALI. q NE I NH ueH'c1 :" 'u's
w liquors, cordials, cigars, tobacco, &C., a
the sign of the Gold Keg, steamboat landing. Ga
lena, ILL., has on hand and is constantly receivin,
direct from New York and New Orleans the fol
lowing articles which he offers for sale ut the low
est market prices viz:
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CAUTION! CAUTION!: CAIrTIONu,

CHO - AO4Ns NAN IIONs. CAVIION.ss
take TINS occasion TO inform the public that I have
the exclusive agency (for Galena and vicinity for the
sale o the following justly and deseryedy popular Fam
lily Medicines
GraeieDerg Medicines, DIR Swayne's syrup of cherry
Df WIN Sloahs ointment, Dr. Swaynes Vermiiuge,
Cond'n Pow'r, DIR TASKS Magnetic OiDt'nt
DT. Myers sarsaparilla, ROakes Iodine Iiniment,
Dr. himan's hair tonic, DIR. Bragg's remedies,
DIR. Champions Pills, DIR. Merchants parglins oil,
DIR bristoPs N b. linnent Dr. Marsfalrs uterine cath
ALSO.-ON HAND.
Perry Davis Pain Killer DIR. Chrste's Magnetic Belts
and Fluid, SWANS Panacea, Jaynes medicines Wisars
Balsaln Kowands Tonic Mixture, &c. &C. for sale by
GEORGE {. STROTHER,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist,
July g. No. l96 Main street (;aIena
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Galena ADVERTISEMENTS.
~ -
STnR

n. No. % Main street, Gafrna, Niinofs
~E JOSHUA BROOkES, ida
Dealer In Books, Stationery aud Paper Han efxs.
"AvlNG just completed his Fall purchases 81 r.
Ii East, now Offers for the inspection of ali per.a
wishing TO purchase either In large small quantities
complete assortment of SCHOOL, MIscELLA sKous H. W.
AND MEDICAL Books, Music Books, and Musical lstr,
ments, Biankbooks in any quantity, and made to ord-
all standard works In THEOLOGICAL AND MEDIC IN s,,
EscE. Their editions Of Bibles and PRAYER Booss IN
every variety Of size and binding. - -
Country merchants, Public Libraries and the trad.
supplied ON advantageous terms, and the public gassra
at As low rates as at any establishment in the West
nr Highest price paid In cash for RAGS - u
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Yearly Deposits of Members under SO

years of age.
Table Of Rates, No. 1.
Those dsy nS for the frs. weeks Sickness by paying
500 500
800 500 4"
900 900
1000 1000
Table of Rates, No 2.
Those not drawing for the first weeks sickness, by
paying ssS Oo per year. draw - 90 90 per week
500 500 90 90
s goo ,s so5
Those so Of age charged 25 per extra
SO 90 admission fec charged, in addition the above
the first year, and must be paid at the time of making
application and the first years deposit within 80 days.
REFERENCES.
Gov G. BovTwELL' Mass Coy HunB,Rp, Augusta, Me
7 Wood M ID, Randolph, Hon French, Braintree,
Hon Morrison, Braintree, Hon f Hathaway Freetown
Brockway Ellington CT Hon PW ashburn Middleboro
Hon o. Wood, Somers, CT Woodbury. & Curtis Provid.
WR Clifford, New Bedford, Steph. Reynolds, Troy Y.
HonT Wentworth, Lowell, A Stephens, Rockland Lake,
SPRINGFIELD ERENCREFEs.
Pr Wilcox, Prest Chicopee BankJos c Pyuchon, Esq
Morsa, Prest Agawam Bank, G c segur, u,
329yl A. J. WHITNEY, ST.. PAuI,
GENERAL AGENT for the Territory of Minnesota
Office in the New Gothic Store, Third st.
FIRE! FIRE!! FIRE!!!
TIME "Old lEtna" continues to dispense 'ad and com
fort" to the unfortunate, usual, the Saint Paul
agency
CAPITAL STOCK, 100000.
THOMAS A. BRACE, Prest ;. l.. LOOMS, Sec'y.
r. r. NELSON.
3-S0y Agent for Minnesota Territory
AGENCY FOR CLAIMS,
WASHINGTON, ID. C..
IENHE undersigned will give his undivided and earnest
II attention to the prosecution and collection of every
description OF CLAIMS against the United States before
Congress and the various Departments of the General
Government,-such Invalid, Navy, Bounty Land
Revolutionary Pension Claims, etc. claims arising I'M.
der the various Treaties with Foreign and Indian Ma
ons and all Others requiring the active services Of an
Agent.
Charges shall always be moderate and regulated by
the amount of service rendered. All communications
shall receive immediate attention.
The undersigned refers to the following well known
Names professional and business 10 his standing and
ability:
Hon JAS. A PEARcE, U. S. Senator, Maryland.
Judge E. +. CHAMBERS, do
Maj GEO. w. LAW, Indian Agent, Green Bay. Wis.
MOSES >. GIBSON, Esq, Willow river, Wisconsin.
FRANK CATLIN, do do
SuAs H. HILL, Washington, ID. G.
II All business placed in his hands BY claimants shall
be aithislly, diligently and zeaously prosecuted.
GEO. ARMSTRONG,
Office basement of his residence,
on H. street, between 7th and 9Th streets.
WASHINGTON, July 10, 1851. IL
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n
yuNHE WASHINGTON UNION INSURANCE COM
II PANY, Cleveland, Ohio, commenced issuing Poll
cies in March last The number ISSUED up to July LIST,
was--l65l
Amount of Property Insured, S1,1ls,307, 700.
/" Premiums received, 320i5.76.
Business is conducted upon both the Stock and Mutual
plan and the Farmers Department entirely separate
from the Merchants Department. Great caution is
ercised in taking risks and hazardous property is
refused.
~ The undersisue is prepared issue Policies upon
either plan, in either department
GEO. w. PRESCOTT, Agent.
ST. Paul, Aug. 81, 1851. JS-tf
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a A BBI.S MESS BEEF; Also any qnaatity of
u H fresh Corn-meal; also Indian corn for sale very
cheap for cash. the Upper Landing bridge in Saint
Paul, by (35t3 J. w. BABCOCK.
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A. j.. LARPENTEUR,
Near the corner Of Jackson and Third streets ST. Paul
HAS received and is opening, a general assert
IL ment of Dry Goods, Groceries, Quecnsware w ood-
enware, Ladies' furnishing goods boots and shoes La
dies and Chdrens shoes, and large variety articles
not here enumerated July 81, ls5l.--Q5)
II OoKINGGLASSES-Af fine assortment nj Y
IL July 81. LARPENTEUR'S
NARPETING rugs and oil cloths, for sale at
~ july 81. LARPENTEUR'S
GNLOCKS, day and 8 day, for sale very low at
~ July III. LARPENTECR'S.
HATS. Caps AID Bcnnets, of all sorts, at
II July 81. LARPENTEURS
LDAlN-kIILER, castor OIL and borax, at
Il July 81. LARPENTEuR'S
SPoRTING tackle and fishing tackle Of the right Sort
~ AZ suly BID LARPENTEuR'S. :
l(lFLE powder, powder and shot and caps at
h July 81 LARPENTEUR,s
nOUBLE-BARREL shot guns, a splendid article for
~ sale very los at (iuly 3l) LARPENTEUR'S
GUNNER SAVORY.-Fresh and redolent o,
- Aroina-for sale at ~ LARPENTEURs.
MCSLlNS--A beautiful assortment OF striped. fs
1'A ured SWISS Tarleton and Fancy coored nirslins
ioI Seealhg Pafles, 10 Dc hat AT Ell FELrs'
nEEDs OF WARRANTED, QUITCLAIM AND
II MORTGAGE, for sale at the
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III WILLIAM BOURNE.
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Nano anu INSURANCE apenrtes
D A. !. BAKER. NORRIS HOBART. GEO. w. PRESCOTT
LAND ENJOY.
BAKER, HOBART, a. PRESCOTT.

Once on Third street, st. Paul, NJ. i.
Will give careful attention to the duties OF their Of
fee, general land Agents One Of the firm has for
thirty years been resident Of the North West, and viii
devote his time observation Of the situation
and character of the lands In the Territory Office open
all hours of the days lots bought and sod taxes
paid conveyancng the collection Of debts and letters OF
inquiry promptly attended to.
REFERENcEs.-lllnois: Grant Goodrich, Esq, Chica-
go; Hon. VIM. Thomas, jacksonville; Col. Bradford,
Springfield; Hon Lewis Ross, lewiston; John Spencer,
Minshall, Nashville. Indiana: Rev. B. 7. Kavanaugh,
indianapolis. Michigan Hon. G. l.. Porneroy Lenawee
Co.; Col Hickson Washtenaw Co. Minnesota: Hon.
A. Goodrich; Hon N. MLean; Rev. c. Hobart.
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LUMBER FOR SALE.

UNIE undersigned will inform the citizens of ST. Paul
u and its vicinity, that be is opening Lumber ard,
near the Single Factory Jackson Seventh streets
and prepared to I'LL orders for all kinds Of Lumber on
the shortest notice Those wishing Lumber of any de-
scrpton, laths or shingles, would do well to call.
IT Terms easy, one half up and the balance on the
delivery Of the Lumber
J. w. BASS,
i Agent for the St. Anthony Mill Co.
st. Paul July 81. 1851, I5-tf
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GRINDING,

TENllE UNDERSIGNED is now in readiness
Il for grinding Corn, Rye, Oats, Peas, Buck
wheat, and whatever else requires grinding, in
Guiding Salt, at the srst-ml on the west side of
the Mississippi river, at St. Anthony for lawful
rates of toll. When desired, grists will be re-
celved at the subscribers the east side of the
river, and be returned ground at the same place
2-Sly CALVIN a. FUTILE.
l.. ROBERTS.
CORNER OF WATER AND JACKSON SITS.
rs now offering for sale large and splendid
Il assortment Of
DRY GODS,
Consisting in part of Calicoes, Sheeting, Shirt
ings, Mouslin de laines, Silks, Alpacas, Broad
cloths, Cassimeres, Sainets, Jeans, Vestings,
Coat Trimmings, Linseys,
READY MADE CLOTHING
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PAINTING.

SHERMAN MOREY, on Fourth street, st.
- Paul. near the middle Of town, in the building of
Mr. Knox, up stairs, be found. ready attend to
Painting in all its departments House painting, sign
painting, Carriage and ornamental painting, all done
up promptly, and with paints OF the best quality. five
do oug work in a sloveny, understandable manner, we
do not expect to get business in the enlightened
st. Paul. 34y SHERMAN 81 MO.EY
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STRAYED

I,NROM the subscriber, n woke of pxeu one ~. -
L. other white and black spotted. Whoever wui re-
turn them 10 me shall be literally rewarded.
-. Paul, Jan. 8, 1852. LEVI SLOAN.
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H~O>
usEEu IAVE on hand a co,nnle,.
n ~ IL assortment Of Furnitur.
- consisting in part Of s7I'
Fine Mahogany Sofas Mahogany Chairs
Divans Cane Seat do ina
Sc Dining tables '' " Rockers
90 6 Breakf't do Common g..
E" Card do g Chairs 81,
I" Bureaus 60 Tables
&c Work Tables ChiIdrens' Cribs
&c Wash Stands &c Chairs
Walnut and maple tables, stands, wardrobe,
and desks, and every article kept in wei fur
nshed establishment-all of which are manufac-
tured by themselves and warranted TO be of the
best material and workmanship maI2-stf
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WILLIAM WRIGHT. n.
WRIGHT & WINANS.
Successors of g. NJ Johnson near Steamboat Land;,,
GafeHa, Illinois, -
NFFER TO the friends and customers Of the old e,f.h
" lshnent, large and well selected assortment OF
HATS, CAPS, MITS, GLOVES. AND
MUFFS,
in fact every thing usually kept by concern of the lind
comprising in part the following -
8 dOz fashionable No. ], extra mole skin Six Hats,
=" No. g,
6 +" 4" No. 3,
" Angola
20 dozen hsmemanufactared Russia Fur Hats for re,,
trade;
large assortment Of Fashionable Nutra and Be,ver
Hats, and Drab soft Beaver ard Offers new ART.
Gle;
Also, large supply Of softbrusf Fur California Hais
Plain Fur California Hats, Boys Fur Hats Boy,'
Ashland Fur Hats, Chiidrens' Fancy Hats Men.
sof-wool Hats, a large assortment; Mems Saxoay a
fine article; ~
Also, very full supply Of Cloth Caps, different styles,
Mems, Boys and Children's Fancy Caps;
An assortment Of Legorn and Panama Hats Child.ep,
Ieghorn Hats, and Mems and Boys straw do;
Also, on hand large number Of Otter SEAL Nutra and
Muskrat Fur Caps, at cost.
One Of the firm having been engaged in manufacturer,
for Messrs. James 4 G. NJ johnson for IA years pas il
fully warranted in promising satisfaction who NAV
putronize
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June %, 1851. I0--tf
REAL ESTATE AGENCY OFFICE.
Thomas W. wilson,


ATE Of Newark, Ohio, respectfully informs the pub
~ c that he has located himself permanently, in ST.
Paul, the Territory Of Minnesota where ne proposes
to offer his direct and personal services Agent for the
purchase, sale and exchange of all descriptions of Real
Estate; such Lands, Farms Town Property, Lease
holds, Ground Rentsto the payment of taxes OF
residents, examining titles, collecting debts, &C. &C.
And will negotiate Agent for Loans Of Money Bond
and Mortgage, Town Property, c Also for the pur-
chase OF stocks such have bona de value, and
saCt all other business connected with such Agency.
~ Office corner Of Wabasllaw and Third streets.
All property will be duly advertised, and charges
whatever will be made, unless the negotiations fully
and satisfactorily effected. I. w. WILSON.
BY permission, he refers to
+ ILL.,: Ill., sii T Ssssy; Ohio
Hon. Thomas EWING Lancaster, Ohio.
Henry Stansbury, Esq. Atty Gen., Columbus, Ohio.
Hon. Joseph Vance, Ex-Governor, Urbanna, Ohio.
Hon. VIM Bebb Ex-Gov. Ohio Illinois.
Hon. J. Brady, Carlisle, Pa.
S 81 $3i:E :; S vt. %.''on Baltimore
,, z. S SsSdsfS, ESQ. ' washington City, pc.
Dr. VIM Knight, Philadelphia, Pa
h hrs aSs Mslesn
Hon. Lewis Cass, Detroit.
Hon T. WhitcOmb, Eek Governor, Indiana
Ii. H. Rice, Esq, Saint Paul, Minnesota
ST. Paul. Sept. 3d. 1851. 23-1y
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BOOKS! BOOKS!! BOOKS...
large supply of the latest publications, and stock
IA Of the finest stationery opened in this market
has been just received from New York, and is for
sale positively AT New York prices, 1T
LIE Dues BOOK STORE.
N B.-Having purchased of the manufacturers, no
rents to pay and selling for cash, may de-
pend upon purchasing goods at the very lowest prices
GTCiean Cotton and Linen rags taken in exchange for
goods. IOct. e. Is5l.--At
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III. f. M'CLOSKE Y.


~HOLESALEG Grocer Commission and Forwarding
w Merchants, and general steamboat ngert. has in
store and to arrive by early arrivals the following nrti
ces which he offers trade at the loves, rates Tor
cash, at No: IS. Steam Boat Landing, Galena.
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nEEDS OF WARRANTEE, QUITCLAIM AND
IL MORTGAGE, for sale at the "
Sept. rs. iese3.t PIONEER OFFICE.
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NOW READY.
UyHE NEW SINGING BOOK FOR CnOIRs and
sCHOOIS.-The Pssimista, Choir MeIodies-be.
e an extensive collection of and available Church
Music, together with Of the choicest selections
IRON the former publications OF the authors for Choir
and Cengr gational use, by Thomas Hastings and VII
by J. BR0OKEs
Geleua. Oct. le. 1851.
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PROBATE COURT.
~ Office is hereby given, that the regular
Y terms OF the Probate Court Of Ramsey
county, Minnesota Territory will be holden on
the first Mondays in March, June, September
and December, respectively, at O'Clock A. NJ,
at my office in the town of ST. Paul.
40-yiy HENRY A. LAMBERT,
Judge of Probate Of
Ramsey Co. Min. Ter.
WAR EAGLE MILLS, AT GALENA.
V6IE subscriber is agent of Flour from the above mills
II anu VIII have a constant supply ON hand of super
fine and extra superfne, which vii! be sold mill prices
freight added.
The superior quality of this Flour is known all who
have tried IT, ard only requires trial here to make ii
favorite family Flour of Minnesota.
JOHN HARRINGTON.
st. Paul, May 22 1851.
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guNHE undersigned having purchased the interest OF his
u brother in the concern Of II. w. TRACY & Co, /
viii still continue business at the Old Stand for his
account where ho will be happy his friends and
the public generally. lie will give his entire attention
esciusivel, TO Family Groceries, and viii all ar
fclea In his line. |
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1852-11-13
THE INSTITUTE.

There is likely to be failure of Lectures
before the Institute on account Of the lack OF
funds If our citizens wish to attend course
the ensuing winter they must call Immediate
ly upon gentlemen holding papers and put
down their names for tickets. MeSSrS. J. H.
Paddock, T. VI. Howard Geo. \. Merrill
E. F. Brown and f. c. Porter. have subscrip-
ton papers.
EXCITING INTELLIGENCE EEoM Ats
TRALIA-F rom Australia WE have files of
SYDNEY papers to July :. The gold dlscov
cries are reported to extend in surface. and
increase in richness Ofdcpo>it. Fortunes are
being made with great facility Hundreds
of English cmi "rantS are arriving daily from
all parts OF the world. business WAS brisk.
and provisions generally high. The amount
of dust and ingot> shipped to England on
the 26th and 37th of June, was 2j.Oii oun-
ccS.
The rains had been heavy and village,
Gundagar.on the north bend ofthc Murram-
bridge was DESTROYED by trr>hct on the
29th of June and between 60 and so lives
lost. The town has been comp letelv ruined,
FIRE, AND THE FIRE ANNlHIIAT"E.-A
fire occurred in the large store OF Mr. lravrn-
worth. on College Street last evening, NOV,
y which did good deal OF damage.
1t broke ont in the rooms occupied by Mr
Duncklcc, and burned up through the Book
Publishing and selling establishment OF Mr.
Goodrich " hprr If WAS tipollv arrested
The fire was arrested mainly through the
in>trumcntalitv ofthe Fire .Anni!ia;or. which
our friend Mr. Barnum brought into acton al
the earliest practicahl" moment
The loss of Mr. Goodrich WAS some five OF
SIX thousand dollars. which is probably coy
cred Nv Insurance in the Vermont Nu'u1
Company. Mr. nuncklr", we learn. Is a~'
insured to the amount OF his loss. The cntIr.
loss is probably some Slo,00o.-H,"'jng'o'
} Free Press.
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California News.
Arrival of the Star of the West.
NV YORK. November $

NEW bEh. NOV tiiD'I -
Tn. steamer Star of the West has arrived.
SI. brina> 500 passengers and ej0ooV9 IN
specie. go,
The dates are from California to the 18th
r., O.tobrr The steamers Brother Jonathan
and Cortc. had arrived out. the latter on the
eighth.
The whirs of san Francisco had nominated
Cha-. ! Brcnhar for Mayor.
The news from the gold di.gin.> is cheer
ny
The order from the Treasury department in
Washington prohibiting the receipt OF
~. 30 in"ot~ issued In the Assay
Office. in payment OF Custom House dues IN
,ii.citv. creates great feeling and excitement
,r.on, the business men o. san Francisco. y
,,,.r-ir.., Of the merchants wa> called. and the
EXCHANGE room was filled bv all the first bu-
'-nr,. men of the place. Alter a pro;racted
,-..v--ipn. A committee OF five Was appointed
make suitable provision for the eXlycn'v.
Tlcy subsequently submitted a report. ac-
90, ,ra. in effect. the voluntary proposition
made uy Mr. King. namely. to continue re
GIVING inrpts as usual. provided the import
,.r. would enter into bond to indemnify him
.,r any pccuniarv los, he might sustain III the
,~,uI-,>. The rcpor; was accepted and
memorial. urayinc the secretary of the treas
rry +, affirm the course proposed by Mr. King
WA. unanimously concurrcd in.
The Pavilion Hotel Brighton, near Sacra-
r,.,.,n with il, outhpu,c> has been DESTROYED
tx fire.: los. >@o.""o; occupied by Charles