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Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03
THE BIRTH DAY PARTY.

Our family received from friend
Charley Brown, very polite invitation
o attend his birth day cotlllon party, at
the Lacy house, on Thursday evening
last. Sickness and press of business
prevented our establishment from being
represented, much to our regret and
disappointment A friend, however,
who was present, kindly volunteered his
services as our reporter:
Mr.. EDITOR.
Being aware of the severe indisposi-
tion under which you have labored for
the last few days, and not having had
the pleasure Of seeing you present on
the occasion, cannot permit the op-
portunity to pass, without saying few
words in reference to the birth day Co.
till on Party given by our friend and
fellow citizen, c. j. Brown, Esq, at the
Lacy House, on Thursday evening last.
A more pleasant and agreeable party, I
have never attended in California. 1t
reminded one of home and of the asso-
Citations connected Herewith. Every
one present wore an animated and lively
countenance; in fact it was impossible to
look or feel otherwise. Everything GOV :
nected with the house was fitted up in a
neat and tasteful manner. The music
was excellent, and nothing occurred to
mar the pleasure and enjoyment of the
evening About IL clock, supper was
served up, and after having eaten of the
good things prepared by Mr.. Whitman
the company rejoined the dance, and
finally separated about 2 o'clock, all
wishing Charley the return of many
such birth days.
POLKA.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

INDEPENDENT JURoRs.-The Grand
Jury of San Francisco last week, brought
in plain, practical and independent
report, in which all the ills of the me-
tropolis community we're descanted upon
in proper terms, and various public Off
GERS brought up to the rack of public
opinion for supposed malfeasance in Of
fee. Some of the papers there whine
over the document in most approved
bellingsgate, while Others, that at times
vaunt themselves upon their indepen-
dence, are now lugubriously silent
The Inquest particularize the city Treas
urer, County Recorder, Comptroller,
and City Law Collectors, as objects for
special local investigation. At this the
Herald flies into passion. and declares
that its friend the City Treasurer is a
much abused man /: and we have no
doubt that he is. But it strikes us as
most remarkably singular, that during
the last contest, no word of abuse was
too vile, no slang was too indecent, and
no charge was too preposterously base,
for the Herald to use in denunciation
of Gov Bigler, and that, too before the
grand Inquest of the State had passed
upon his supposed peccadillos. The
Herold's bull is now gored by t'other
OK, and 10! that immaculate sheet be-
comes the virtuous defender of official
delinquency! verify, consistency is a
jewel!
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

D% We return our warm thanks to
Mrs. DeNoil for the very acceptable
present, to our little family, of plate
Of nice warm biscuit as we were seated
at the supper table, one evening this
week. This specimen of white home
made bread reminded us of the good ole
times long gone, and brought forcibly te
our mind, the fact that old age was
creeping on, and we had no better hall
as yet to cheer us after the labors of the
day, and fix up the delicacies of this
life as wife only can. Oh dear! why
don't the girls propose?
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03
TIE PR1cE "a Sxr11 Z

THE PRICE OF A SKULL.-The ex-
act value of skull has for long time
been an open question, and the great
masses are divided in opinion. We have
heard of men being heavily mulcted for
cracking skull, but here the voluation
for such manly pastime has wide
range. The cracking and the recovery
being legitimate consideration for DANA
ges. The point, however, need be
mooted no longer, for Ill Justice Car
ley's Court, on Tuesday last, it was de-
cided that skull from the Calaveras
cavern, was worth just 5000! We as
sine that this decision could not be tax
en- as a precedent for some skulls in our
vicinity!
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

NOVEL AcTIoN.-On Tuesday last a
man at Martinez, near this place, cut a
tree half through, which stood in front
of his door. In the night the tree blew
down, and smashed in building where
eight or ten Mexicans divinities we're
worshipping at the shrine Of Terpi-
chone. The proprietors sued the
chopper for damages, but we have not
learned the result, although for the last
few days, the hall of justice, next door
to our Office has been resounding with
dyspeptic eloquence upon this complica-
ted question.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03
LATER FROM THE SANDWICH
ISLANDS.

BY the arrival Of the schooner E. L.
Frost, Honolulu dates to Nov. 5 are at
hand. The papers contain but little
news of interest political affairs seem
to be IN state of repose after the re-
| cent excitement. The Nsm Era and
Argus, of the 9th ult., thus pictures
the prospects of Honolulu -
Those who are in the habit ofimprov-
ing the golden hours of the morning,
might have enjoyed prophetic sight on
Tuesday morning last, of what Honolu-
lu will be some years hence, when the
Pacific railroad and Isthmus canal shall
pile up the wealth Of both hemisphercs
on our shores. The inner harbor WAS
not exactly crowded, but we'll filed with
shipping of all sorts and sizes, and out
side was a feet of sixteen large ships
laying "off and on" waiting their tnrn
to enter
The ELECTIoN.-In the Ncac Era
and Argus, there are several appeals to
the voters, calling upon them to use
proper care in their choice of members
to the Legislature In the issue of the
9th ult. it says:
"Honolulu is entitled to four repre-
sentatives, but as yet none has stepped
forward"
The same paper, of the Sd inst. says
''Our politicians are at last aweken-
ing to the Importance of election tactics.
We understand that sort of primary
meeting will be held next Monday, to
arrange matters, and ascertain who NAV
be available candidates. "Sic itur ad
astras"
A writer in the Ne,o Era and A.
gus earnestly and ably advocates the
policy of annexation of the Islands to
the United States
ARTILLERY.-On the first November
royal salute was fred from Punch
bowl Hill in honor of the birthday of
Her Royal Highness the Princess Vie
toria Kamamalu. The U. S. Sloop-of-
war, Portsmouth, also fired salute on
the occasion. A few days before, the
Hawaiian artillery had fine time get
ting their guns off.
The number of new cases of small
pox which have been reported during
the past week for the Island of Oahu,
are lS4; the number of deaths reported
in the same time are 1Ol.
From the ether islands there have
been no reports received during the past
week.
Total number of cases reported to
this date, 6,6l5; total number of deaths
to this date, 1926.
A Ladies' Fair, to raise funds for
building house of worship, was to be
held, Nov. 18th, at the court house IN
Honolulu.
FATAL AFFRAY - The Polunssidn
gives the particulars of difficulty, on
the 25th, between two men belonging to
the Sloop-of-war Portsmouth. The par
ties were friends, but being deeply in
liquor, got into an encounter, during
which one of them, John Stinchfeld,
received fatal blow, causing his death.
The other man. Addison Soames, was
quartermaster.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03
LATER FROM THE SOUTH.

By the steamer Goliah we have Los
Angeles and San Diego papers to the
18th ult.
The Star has a letter from one OF
Lieut.. Williamson's Exploring party,
dated San Bernardino, Nov. 10th. He
writes
''!'he officers of the expedition have
broken up the depot camp on the Mo
have, and Lieut. Williamson with por-
ton Of the party, left there on the slh
for the Gila river, intending to follow
down the Mohave to its junction with
the Colorado. They will thus pass
through the "Mohave Villages" and
have an opportunity to gain interesting
information concerning that warlke
tribe of Indians. They are escorted by
the dragons under Lieut.. Stoneman.
The wagons of the expedition, with
the remainder Of the party, are in this
place, on their way southward, and are
to follow down the mountains to the Vi
cinity of Warmers, and there await the
return of Lieut.. Williamson. Lieut.. j
g. Parke is in command of this division,
and will examine the pass below here
The Mormons have selected beau
tifui valley here, for their settlement,
possessing great natural advantages Of
soil and climate. They appear indus
trious and prospering, and are erecting
neat adobe dwellings. The top of San
Bernardino mountain is white with snow.
We experienced much cold weather at
the Mohave camp. The spring there
iu warm one, retaining temperature
Of u degrees Farenheit, even with frost
on the ground"
CHlLDREN.-A recent census shows
that there are 6l8 children in the city
Of Los Angeles, between the ages OF
five and eighteen years. Of these sixty
are American born, the balance of ma
tive stock.
The November term of the District
Court commenced its session on Monday
21st inst
The tax list of Los Angeles county,
delivered to the Sheriff for collection,
amounted to $4,000. OF this amount
about $4,000 had been paid into the
Treasury on the lst November.
LATER FROM GUAYMAs.-The San
Diego Herald of the 10th says
"The U. S. transport schooner, Gen.
Patterson, arrived from the Colorado,
via Guaymas, on Thursday, the l7th.--
Capt. Naghel reports that there is great
excitement at Guyamas, in consequence
of a report that the schooner had landed
party of Fillibusters up the Gulf. The
authorities kept constant watch on the
schooner, and would not suffer Ameri-
cans, not even those having passports,
to leave her, unless the vessel paid the
"tonnage duty.'
The Capt Of Mexican Revenue
Cutter was imprisoned in Guaymas re-
Gently, for telling the authorities that
they were pack of d---d swindling
scoundrels. Itappears that the Captain
was sent to Guymas, to collect from the
Revenue officers the amount which had
been paid into the Customs as duties on
imports, and on their offering him only
few hundred dollars, he made use of
the language which was the cause of his
Imprisonment"
The Hon. Jesse Brush, of Tuolumne
and George Ten Brock, ESQ.,, of Be-
nicia, Commissioners appointed by the
Governor to take possession, on behalf
of the State, of the Mission Lands of
San Louis Rey, for Seminary purposes,
had arrived at San Diego.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

much surprised at an assertion in the
Sonora Herald of last week, in relation
to our worthy Senator, the Hon. VIM.
M. Gwin, charging him with "either Sc
cretly or openly favoring the election of
Capt. Waldo" Now we do not believe
that our neighbor, the able editor of
the Herald, would state anything which
he knew to be untrue, for all the gold
in the mines of Tuolumnc; but we feel
well assured that he has been sadly mis-
informed and maliciously deceived
The whole groundwork and foundation
Of the charge appears to be the whis-
perings of the enemy in the late elec-
tion. This is the whole sum and sub
stance Of this grave and mischieyous
statement.
Senator Gwin, as the democracy Of
California well know, canvassed the
greater part of the State for the nomi-
nces, and urged the people to come up
to the support Of, and secure the sue
cess of the entire democratic ticket
The Hon. Senator might have had his
preference before the Convention, "a
right no democrat will dare call in
question,-but after the action of that
Convention was made public, he placed
his strong shoulder to the wheel of the
democratic car, and helped US roll it on
to great and glorious victory.
This vilifcation and wholesale abuse
of prominent members of the Demo-
cratic party,-men who have served us
honestly and faithfully, in prosperity
and adversely: who have rejoiced with
us in the hour of victory, and cheered
us into new life when clouds of dispair
and depression gathered around and
obscured the constellation emblazoned on
our broad banners; men who we have all
delighted to honor,-fo the purpose of
furnishing "aid and comfort to ambi-
tious persons, who would, forsooth, ride
over the wishes of that same Democracy
they appear SO anxious to serve, seems
to US to partake Of either mistaken
zeal for certain gentlemen, or suspi-
cious and contemplate scheme to di-
vide and distract the Democratic party.
We are not, nor do we pretend to be,
the champion Of any man or set Of men,
but we desire to give due credit to ALL
who fight the battles of democracy, as
true and valiant soldiers. And in the
race for an Office next hig chest in the
gift of the people, we like to see fair
showing given to all, let the people be
consulted, and their wishes expressed
through their legal representatives.
and then, may the best man bear away
the palm of victory, in triumph.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

THANKs.-We return our thanks to
Hon. Thompson Campbell, NJ. c. from
Illinois for a volume of the Congress
sional Globe, containing the proceed
ings of the 1st session, 32d Congress-
The Globe is the most valuable public
record published. We are also indebt-
ed to the same gentleman, for other int
portant documents.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

Rich Y1ELD.-The Nevada Journal
says Mailman & Co., have taken from
their cayote claims on Mancinita Hill
in the last three weeks the large amount
Of $1,000. The last week they took
out $4,000.
The claims of Loft & Co., on the
same hill, yielded last week $500
clear of expenses.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

A RARE CHANcE.-We refer our
readers to the advertisement of Hon.
James W. Coffroth. Valuable property
is there offered for sale, and better in
vestment could not be made.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

DAILY CALIFORNIA CHRONICLE
The first number of this new morning
paper, conducted by Frank Soule & Co..
has made its appearance. 1t is filed
with matter, which cannot fail to attract
the attention of the public.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

THE SroRM.--The storm of Satur-
day and Sunday last committed sad hav-
oc with the fumes of the Water Com
pany. The branch leading to French
G ulch on the Gold Springs road was
blown away, but at present writing il
has been replaced. The Union Com.
pany's Aume, near the half way house
was uprooted, and scattered in different
directions The damage to the Waite,
Company it is supposed will reach
$4,000.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

BALL AT SHAw's FLAT.-We learn
that our gallant friends at Shaw's Flat
are making extensive arrangements for
q brilliant soriee on Christmas Eve
The names of several accomplished gen.
tlemen who have been moving in the
matter, are sure guarantees of its COM
plete success.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

BE ON THE LooKoUT.-One or two
of the light-6ngered gentry have been
seen prowling about our streets and sa-
looms. The late energetic Grand Jury
of San Francisco have driven them from
the Bay, to fatten upon the people in
the mines. Look out for them!
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

SNow.-The Miners Adrocate of the
Oath says that since the recent rains the
Sierra Nevada mountains have donned
their winter mantle, presenting as far
as the eye can reach a beautiful and
dazzling appearance.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

STORM IN THE MINEs.-The Neya-
da Journal says:-The storm king has
again taken possession, and this, (Fri-
day. the rain is falling in torrents, and
the wind rushing like legion Of devils
about the hills.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

BAcKUs MINsTRELs.-These mirth-
provoking fellows, out-did themselves at
their Concert on Sunday evening last,
which was decidedly the best perfor-
nance yet given. Backus's brilliant
sallies, and Morgan's exquisitely given
songs, shYld light up smiles in the face
ofa hypochondriac.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

CHINEsE.-The Celestials are con-
gregating in our vicinity in numerous
numbers. Every day witnesses the ar
rival Of dozen or two. It is singular
fact that there has been but one China
man arrested in this town on a criminal
charge, and he was discharged by re-
quest ofthe prosecutor.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

NOTICE. -Messrs. Duchow & Yancey
are authorized and empowered to collect
and receipt for all claims due the Gazette
Office, for subscriptions, advertisements
and job work. All the business of the
Office has been placed in their hands, and
they will fill all contracts entered in
by me.
TFIOS. A. FALCONER.
Nov. II. 1853.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

@ A. A. Hunnewell. Esq, at the
Post Office, has received another load
of tChips" The Old Block is not
yet used up.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

D@Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express
will receive our thanks for Honolulu pa
pers and the delivery Of our correspon-
dence, sc.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

BUTTE REcoRD.-A democratic Jour
ral with the above title has been issued
at Bidwell; in Butte county 1t bids
fair to be an interesting sheet.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

CoNFITuRE.-Our friend Whitman
Of the Columbo Saloon is prepared to
fix up all kinds of nice delicacies for the
festivities of Christmas.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

ENLARGED. - The San Francisco
Ereming Journal is enlarged, to keep
pace with the mania for increase of
newspaporial proportions.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

GoLD SPRINGs.-The miners at this
fleurishing village. are doing very we'll
The late rains have raised the water in
the springs, and given much greater
supply.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

a We are indebted to Adams &
Co.'S. Express for the delivery Of our
exchanges during the week.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

On DIT-That grand Masonic Gel
ebration and ball comes off in Columbia,
on St Johns Day, 9th inst.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

The San Francisco Herald comes to
hand enlarged and much improved in
appearance.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

ATTENTION MINERs!-The Miners
Committee have announced that the
bitches and fumes are filled with water,
and notify absentees that if their claims
are not worked in ten days from Mon
day last they can be taken up by other
parties.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-03

REMovAL.-We have removed to our
new Office, next door West of the
Court Room, on Washington street.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-21
THE DIES MONIES RIER
LAND OFFICE AND
G eneralLand Agency,
Charlton. Lucas County, Iowa.

TNHE subscriber having established q
L LAND and GENERAL AGENCY OFFICE
at the above named place, are prepared to
attend to the entry OF land, location Of
Land Warrants, furnishing and filing the
Necessary papers i'll presumption rights, oil
on the most reasonable terms. They also
keep on hand large supply of Land War
rants of every denomination, which they
will sell as low as they can be sold at any
point in the West Their familiarity with
Land operations in the Yves, and Land
Office business, together with their facili-
tier at the different Land Offices in Iowa,
give totheir establishment every advantage
possessed by Government Land Office.
We have full set Of plats which are kept
constantly posted.
REFERENCES:
Col. Francis Springer, Reg. l.. O., Fairfield.
Col. w. IL. Wallace, Rec'r. I" /"
H. ID. Downey, Reg l.. o. Iowa City.
Gen. L. Morris, Rec'r. " :"
J. Dawson, Esq, Kanesville, Iowa,
J. X. Cook, NJ. d.,
w. Wr Cottle, Centreville, Iowa.
ANDERSON * CO.
Dec 80 1852,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-21
BEDSTEADS g. Tables.
Patent Wagon SkcinS.

THE subscriber, having purchased Of the
Patentees, the right of manufacturing and
the exclusive right of vending JAMES JosEs
celebrated Patent Skeins for Buggies, Wag
ons, and other Vehicles, in and for the
counties of Wapello, Davis, Monroe, APP
panoose, Lucas, Wayne, Clark, Decatur
Union, Ringgold, Adams, Taylor, Mont.
gomery, Page, Mills, Fremont. Pottawatta-
ME, Harrison, Shelby. Audubon, Guthrie
Cass, Adair, Crawford and Monona. takes
this method of notifying the public of the
fact, and hereby cautions all persons against
infringing in any form or manner upon hiS
rights in the premises.
Patent Rights,
For the above valuable invention, for any
of the above named counties, or any Town
ship or Shop right in these counties, fol
sale on reasonable terms, on application So
the subscriber al Ottumwa, Iowa.
Buggies and Wagons
or every description, ironed on the plan
Of this greatly improved patent, in superb
or style, and on reasonable terms, by the
subscriber, at his shop. on Court ST., be-
tween Main and Second. Ottumwa, Iowa.
June 7th. lS52.ly l.. J. REEVE.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-21
Capers and AnciiOvies.

The Boston Journal reyivec the anus
ing story which Sheridan used TO relate
Of an Irish officer. who had once belong
Cd TO a regiment in Malta. who returned
10 England on leave Of absence. and &C.
sording TO the customs of travellers, WAS
fond of relating the wonders he had
seen. Among other things, he one day,
in q public coffee room. expatiased on
,hs eIeelleuey of living in general a.
nong the military a, Malta. "BuL"
said he. "as for anchovIes. by the pow
sfs, there is nothing to be seen like .hem
IN the known WORLD" and he added al
have eeen the anchovies grow upon the
irees, with my own eyes. msnys the
hundred times. and beau,iful's the grove
Of them that the Governor has in his
ga.den on the esplanade." A gentleman
preaen', disputed the statemen. that an
shoVies grew on trees. which ,be Irish
man with much warmth re-affirmed.-
The lie psssed--a challenge was given,
and the upshoi of the matter is thus hu.
morously related:
The Englishman gave his address.
and the next day the parties me! attend
ed BY their seconds; they fired, and o.
Flanagan's shot took eifec. in the feshy
par, OF his opponents thigh, which
made the latter jump a foot from the
ground, and fell fiat upon his back, where
he lay in agony, kicking his keels.-
You have hi your man, O'Fl.nagan.
that is certain, think no, dangerously,
however. for see whs. capers he cuts"
"Capers. capers!'eAclaimed The IRISH
man. "Oh! by the powers. wha, have
l done! wha. dreadful m.stske!" and
running up to his wouaded antagonist,
he took his hand, and pressing it eager
iy then addressed him: "My dear friend,
II your kilt, l ak yer pardon in this
world and in the next, for Imade G divii
of mistake; and il was cspers that |
saw growing upon the trees a. Malta.
and not anchovies at ALL"
The following snecdoie 10 q fitting
pendant TO the above:
"On the island of Malta, the caper
tree grow wild, and in great plenty, and
10 particularly abundan. on the walls of
Lavalet,e. Ever since the capture OF
that island, the fruit has been the unGis-
puted perquisiie of the officer in con-
mand of the engineers. Some time ago,
the officer complained to the governor
that the trees were cut down and the Der.
ries carried away By the inhabitants; up
on which that facetious old gentleman
issued The following eccentric order:-
"Whereas. il has been reported to me.
oy Me officer commanding the engineers,
that the inhabitants OF Lavaleue have
Tor come time pas. destroyed The fruit
and cut down the eaper trees hanging on
Vie outside Of The walls of the garrison,
Il is The command of the governor tha.
no one, in future. cut capers, either on
the top or sides of said walls, except the
lieutenant colonel commanding n. engi-
necrs. Any one found cutting bis Ca
pers' on the walls after this notification,
will be confined in the black hole for the
frs, offence. and for the repetition of so
fiagi'ious an act, the mex, capers he cuts
shall be his own. at the tail OF calash
TO the tune of Cat % nine. iails.''
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-21

ever brought TO this mark ct, which I offer
Tor sale at the lowe st possible prices.
And as my goods were purchased in the
East with cash, am prepared to say to all
my former trends and customers, as well as
a host OF new ones who may be pleased to
favor me with CALL that | am determined
not to be undersold, but to sell little low
er IMAM any other house in the upper coun-
Try, keokuk, Burlington and all towns on
the Nh sslssippi River not excepted.
therefore, most cordially solicit oil PET
sons wishing to purchase anything in my
line, to call and examine my goods as well
as my prices, and then act as their better
Judgement and own interest would seem to
dictate.
My stock consists in the following arti-
cles, viz: