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The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-10
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District Court.

Cases and proceedings in the District Court Of II
Dorado County, at the November Term, 1853
since the report in our last number.
VIM. Edwards VS.. Jos. II. Carter admir- of the
estate ofWm. d ,Gooch, dccd.-Causc continued to
the next term Of Court.
John D. Galbraith vs.. Harry Hcustis.-Set to the
foot Of the CALENDER.
John d. Morrow vs. Richard Fossett- Verdict
for plaintiff, and motion in arrest Of Judgment
taken under advisement
G. L. S; J. E. Cole vs.. L. W. Strowbridge.-Dis-
missed at plaintiffs cost, by agreement Of parties,
Jacob Shagart VS. VIM. Sherman and others
Judgment for plaintiff, by default, to be enforced
against the joint property of all the defendants. and
the separate property Of Sherman.
FL Dorado County VS.. r. a. Pearls and r. Raun
Action against defendants for receiving money
without Toll Bridge Lcensc.-Causc submitted on
DR.. Bclyilrs written report of the amount of tolls.
Ninson Benson VS.. Robt Fouke and Allen Z. Rob
acknowledgement for plaintiff and I'M JUNCTION made
perpetual.
NJ. w. Hopper vs.. Brownell s King Judgment
in vacation for want of answer, and ordered by the
Court that the attached property be sold, &c.
A. J. Marshall VS.. o. B. Westcott and others
Set to the foot Of the Calendar.
Stanford & Brother vs. Ninson Benson and David
Allen Judgment for plaintiffs, and order made for
the sale of attached property, &c.
David Allen, Trustee &C., VS.. NJ 7. Cromwell
anu OtnerS.-ScrNlcc made on Geo. W w ertZ one
Of the defendants, and no answer being fled judg-
mcnt was rendered for plaintiff to be enforced
against the joint property all the defendants, and
separate property Of Wertz.
f. 7. Neach VS.. Elisha h.--Judgment for
plaintiff and decree for the restitution of property.
b. r. Nckerson, appellant, VS.. Cardwell& Brock,
espondents-Ordered that the motion to dismiss
abide the decision of the Supreme Court upon the
question of jurisdiction.
L. Bradley and others, appellants, vs. P. Perkins
and A. Abbott, respondents.-Sa order.
The People VS.. A. L. Chilton.--Defendant tried
and acquitted.
South Fork Canal Co. VS.. Scruggs and others
Judgment for plaintiffs
George Calderwood vs.. South Fork Canal Co.
Cause continued to next term of Court, on applca-
ton of plaintiff
John NIcCullum and others VS.. John Trip and
others.Cause settled and dismissed by the parties
paying their own cost
Constantine Xix vs. S. S. Davis executor, and
Helen Trombly, cxecutrx Of the estate of Nancy
Hitchcock, decd.-Venuo changed to Sacramento
County by agreement Of parties.
l.. 4. Hopkins VS.. L. NJ. Curtiss and others
Judgment for plaintiff for SOS.
John Barrow VS.. Bradley, Berdan & Co.-Cause
set for trial on December 18th.
Barney Watts ys. w. L. Thomas.-Dismissed at
plaintiffs cost.
NoTE.--Monday, the 5th inst, being the regular
day for the meeting of the Court of Sessions, his
Honor, Judge Johnson. postponed the same to the
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-10

GS15~ On Tuesday night last the miners of this
place held meeting and resolved to prosecute their
tunneling operations on the fiat below town. They
were compelled to suspend operations last summer
IN consequence &c of the river company refusing to
allow their water and tailings to flow ON their
claims. The flat has proven quite rich, and the
different companies anticipate ample remuneration
for their labor and expense. We doubt not their
authorizations will be realized.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-10

Have you received an invitation to the grand
Ball Of the Coloma Hook and Ladder Co., to come
off on the 2lst inst This is the grand and excl
ting question Of the time in this vicinity. The
most prominent citizens of our county will be in at
tendance. Great preparations have been made, and
the Ball will be the finest ever given in the noun
tainS.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-10

HEAVY FALL OF SNow-We learn that q few
days ago to the depth Of three oet fell in An
tono Canon, about thirty miles above Yankee Jims.
This Canon is one of the richest in California, and
has been worked with success for the last three
years.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-10

To THE LIMBS OF THE LAw.-We shall publish
the rules of the District Court of this county, as
soon as possible. His Honor Judge HOWELL, will
permit us to have a corrected copy shortly,
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-10

TAKE OUR HAT-The Coloma Argms' in an arti-
Gle dcprccatng the existence of difference be-
tween the State Joua1al and Times and transcript,
pays our paper the following incidental compli-
mcnt, which, as it is congenial we cannot refrain
from copying. 1t says
So far as the merits and usefulness of a cam
paign paper are concerned, the Union did much
more damage to our party than the Transcript ever
repaired. At least so think the Democracy of Ell
Dorado."-Sac. Union.
Our hat being in rather dapidated condition
twill be just in time. Send by Adams & Cos.
Express.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-10

We have just heard it limited by a friend that all
the quarreng between the State Journal and Times
and Transcript amounts to this They want the
State printing and are willing to diyidc--support
diverse sides of the Senatorial question, confident
that one of the two will win and the paper Of the
side that wins will get the joband oil will be right
between them.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-10

% Mcconnell s. Co., the prompt and accom-
modating Agents of Wells Fargo & Co., furnished
us with full supply of Atlantic and State papers,
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-10

ROBERT ELLIS, Esq, the accommodating proprie-
tor of the Coloma and Georgetown Stage Line, will
accept our thanks for the prompt delivery Of the
Argus to our subscribers above.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-10

We regret to hear of the continued illness of our
respected Senator Hon. G. d. Hall. We sincerely
hope his health will be restored in time to enable
him to take his seat in the Legislature.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-10

nsz5~We had not time or patience to correct the
communication of "Greeccr," from Spanish Flat
We publish no communication unless the name Of
the author is given us, for our own use at least
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-10

CoLoMA Hook AND LADDER Co. No This
company have now nearly completed an elegant
house on Main street for the reception of their i'm
plements and fire annhators. 1t contains spacious
and tastefuly decorated apartments for holding
their meetings, and is an ornament to the town and
a credit to the entcrprsing company who have al
ready by their excrtions once saved Coloma from
destruction.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-10

Gey~ We are indebted to Adams s. Co. for full
files of papers and other favors.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-10

A FAcr.--An advocate of the Maine Liquor Law
was progressing through our town during the week
soliciting sgncrs to petition to our next Legsla-
turc for the passage of that law. He met lis in the
street and asked us to sign it. We declined but as
we were just going into Huntrcss' to take drink
we invited him to accompany us. He pocketed the
lengthy petition and took a gin cocktail Strong
advocate he
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-10

TIE MARKETs.--There has been considerable
doing in the Market during the past week The
roads between this place and Sacramento in OK
cellent travelling condition. and teams come up as
heavily loaded now as they did at any time during
the summer. There is good demand for new
flour at $40; old, 50; corn meal, 10cts; rice, IA ;
sugar, no. l, IS; do no ., 15 do. crushed, 20 !;
pork, $40 per. Dbl. bacon 25 cts per. b. hams
2S potatoes, 6 onions 10: cabbage, 6 Ameri-
can beans, 10 butter, As lard, 25 brandy,
American, SIPS; do French, IS "a Sc; whiskey,
$1,25 @ 5000; hay, SOS per. ton; barley, So CTS. ;
Picks $3.50 Axes (Collins,) $3.50.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-10

NOTE Monday. the 9Th inst, being the regular
day for the meeting of the Court of Sessions, his
Honor, Judge Johnson, postponed the same to the
10Th, for the purpose of giving time for the District
Court to get through its business.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

SINGULAR ColNcIDENcE.-On Thurs.
Gay morning last, coroncrs inquest
was held on the body Of a man found
in the river about two miles below this
city. From papers on his person i:
was ascertained that his name was A.
J. Rose from lafayette, Indiana
On the next day gentleman of the
came name transacted business with
the State Superintendent of Public
Education. receiving warrant on the
Treasury for money, which was OBJ
tanned by his endorsement, at the
Branch Of the Louisiana State Bank.
THIS lead to the supposition that the
drowned man had met with foul play,
bit it was soon cl a-ed uply The livi 1g
J. Il. Rose proving his identy.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

rThe two individuals who stole
borsesfrom Hutchinsons Co. last week
we're brought up yesterday from the
Parish of St James where they were
captured. They were briefly examin'
ed before the Mayor and asked time
to obtain council. They were requir.
ed to give bond for their appearance
in default of which they were commit.
ted to Jail. They are recognized as
old eff n lers, each one Of them has
served an apprenticeship in the Peni
Tertiary.
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Com m Mmicoted.
A Sun DIAL.

Within the last year. our ingenious
md highly respected fellow townsmau
Capt. Searles. has constructed some
Of the most beautiful Sun Dials. thst
were ever used as the finger Of tipe."
Now the Captain is known to his friends
as one Of the most expert and highly
finished mechanics Of the country, and
whatever he creates, comes out q com.
plcie and finished work. What we
desire by our communication is, that
the Legislature viii order from Capt.
Scarles, a sun dial to be erected in the
State House Square. If soch an or
der we're given. we are sure that one Of
the most usefhl and Leautiful works Of
the kind would be the result. In the
recently published "Recollections and.
psivate Memoirs of the life and char.
acter of Washington by Curtis, We
find the following FL.
$50 purctual man as Washington
delighted in always having about him
a good timckeepcr In Philadelphia
the first President. regularly walked
up to his watch'hakcr's CLARK in
Second s,reeD TO compare his watch
with the regulator At Mount Vernon
tlcactivc yet alwxys punctual farmer
iuvaribly consulted the dial when re-
turning from, his morning ride and be-
fore entering his house"
1t was this observance of punctua
ity that formed one of the most impOr-
tant elements in Washington's ehlr-
ac;er, and sun dial, made by the Or
der of our own State and by one Of
her most worthy citizens, would al
WAYS be useful ms ,ctor to our
Legislators. preacher ever telling
them to attend strict to their duties,
because the dial told him that ii me
was fleeing away. vt
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

10 A few days since, Mrs. Pal
ley was walking along Main street,
Rochester, N. Y, near the New Eng
land House. when a runaway horse
came along the side walk. She tried
to escape, when a man sliced her IN
der pretext of protecting her from the
danger, and robbed her ola gold watch,
chain, and pencil. In her consterua-
ton, she did not discover the robbery
until it was too late. This was done in
o1en day light, and is aseool piece Of
rascality as ever heard Of.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

IA at recent celebration Of the
anniversary of the Washington Fire
Company at Vicksburg premium Of a
silver cup was offered for the best orig
inal Conundrum. The following pro .
posed by a young lady Of that city,
took the cup.
Why is ship sailing around Cape
Horn, like a man left alone with his
sweetheart? Hell hug her sure Hug
a shore.')
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

~ Some excitement at present
exists in New Orleans about the Zeug.
lodon' or monster OF the seas, at pre-
zen. on exhibition at Dan Rice Muse
um. The True Delta says that an
English gentleman says cts the great
est curiosity he ever saw, and he adj
vises Dan to pack it up for the World's
Fair We advise Dan to bring his
Geological Gardens, and the Zeuglodon
here He would not only advance his
own interest by it, but benefit tie
State. We think that I; really good
Mi "a lie such as Dan N get up
would have the effect Of keeping our
patriotic politicians where their duty
calls them. A few striped Hyenas
Royal Bengal Tigers, and above all the
Elephant would DO good business at
this season.
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1.-THE Hon. w. r. King at last

rThe Hon. W. R. King at last
accounts was still in Cuba. His health
has not improved. A slight misunder-
stand occurred between him and Capt.
General Canedro. The Capt. General
had appointed time to call on Mr..
King, and adjust the difficulty, but
failing to come at the time, he was de-
MED admittance when he did come
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

~ The necessity Of appearing at
the. French court in small clothes, says
aIeign authority has not only pro-
daeed the greatest CONSERVATION in
Paris among the slenderlegged, but
has demonstrated that there has been,
for the last generation or two, a fall
in- of in the PHYSIQUE ofthc Paris
IAN. and growins 'enden.'vto pin
lIa IN tnpir shanl.'
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08
Notice..

An ELECTION for directors Of the
II Crosse Tete and Baton Rouge Plank
Road Company, will he held on the Third
Morday of March mert, 1853, at the office of
the Company, on Fayou Crosse Tete. Also
meeting OF the Stockholders, for the pur-
pose of taking into consideration matters of
interest to the Company.
feb 25-td J. H. JOHNS On, Sec'y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

u Charles Smith, the engineer of
a steam saw mill at Madison, Indiana,
was instantly killed on the 10Th inst,
by the explosion Of the boiler. Three
other persons we're seridssly wounded
and two others slightly.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

DIMrs. Fanny Kemble has been
reading Shakespeare with much success,
before the Leeds (England) Philoso-
plical and Literary Society. She is
shortly to revisit the United States.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

|
SENArE.-Satmyday, March 5th.-
% members present.
Mr.. Wickliffe introduced anaact to
amend an act entitled an act to orga.
nixe district Courts in the Parish and
City of New Orleans.
Mr.. Todd introducedlas Jet to amend
Art. 312 of the Code ofPractice; re.
ferred to Committee on Judiciary
Mr.. Rivers introduced resolution
appointing a joint committee to exa.
mine the work of the Commissioners
appointed to consolidate and revise the
Statutes. Said resolution passed and
Messrs. Boatner, Mouton and Burthe
we're appointedn said Committee.
On motion of Mr.. Rivers, the con-
currance Of the House was requested
in the same.
Mr.. Ky called up House Bill en-
titled an act to enable the St. Charles
Hotel Company Of New Orleans to
contract for a loan Of money and to
give proper security therefore passed.
The act establishing Seminary Of
Learning in the Parish of Rapides was
adopted.
Senate adjourned until NJ 'nday a,
10 O'Clock, A. NJ.
HorsE -Monlay, March, 7M-
The House met at 10 o'clock, Hon.
E. w. Noise in the chair. The pre-
vious minutes were read and approved.
MIR. Walker A resolution to re-
move the distractions from the River
Amitc.
Mr.. Labatt A petition from the
citizens of Alexandria, praying that the
Legislature will take no action con-
corning the Corporation Of the said
City referred to com. on Parochial
Affairs.
Mr. TeIada A resolution instrrc-
ting the State Engineer to examine the
Plantation of A. NJ. Ariacl, in Point
Coupee, and ascertain the amount Of
damages done by the making of the
Raccourci Cutoff
A resolution ascertaining why the
former Auditor of Public Accounts
has not settled with +. p. Jones, Sher-
it, O. c a borne.
Mr.. Ranney offered petition Of
Charles Fitz, Register of the Land
Office at New Orleans.
Mr.. Hiriart reported from Commit
tee on Enrolment.
Mr.. Ranney reported from Commit
tee on Public Lands.
Mr.. Bailey An act inco, porating
the Stockholders Of the New Orleans
and Baton Rouge Rail Road Company
Mr.. Hawthorn: An act concerning
the Harbor Master of New Orleans !:
referred to Com. on Commerce.
An act granting the extension Of
time to actual settlers for payment Of
Lands: passed.
An act to Incorporate Pioneer Fire
Company No l, of the City of JefFer-
son: passed
An act for the cmanci eation of Jas
Y. and Ellen Williams. Committee on
Judiciary.
An act to organize district courts for
the Parish and City of New Orleans.
The House adjourned tillto-morrow
at 10 o'clock.
- A few days since, Mrs. Pal
ley was walking along Main street,
Rochester, N. Y, near the New Eng
land House when q RUNAWAY hnr %
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

1--WE are authorized to announce the
names of JOS. MONGET, AMBROSE
THEREOF and CHAS. GUEDRY, as can;
didates for Secectmen in Ward No. |.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

c. We are authorized to announce
CHAS. T.. HALL. +. w. BOGEL. and W.
NJ. McMAIN. as candidates for selectmen
in ward No. ,.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

1--WE are authorized to announce the
name of VIM. ROBERTSON, Esq, as can
ddate for Town Constable, at the approach
ing Municipal Election.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

We are authorized to announce the name
of EDWARD CoUsiNARD, the present efficient
and energetic Town Constable for re-elec-
ton. o A CITIZEN.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

AN IMPORTANT MovEMENT-It is
stated that the welthiest and most in
fuential commercial organization in
Europe has determined to send an
agent to the United States for the
purpose of ascertaining whether or not
the cotton growers of the southern
states are disposed to throw off the
Liverpool monopoly of cotton.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

q An exchange says that Capt
Saambourg shot Mr.. Fuller at Wash.
ington a short time since.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

UrIIutchins' Panorama has gone
to Bayou Sara.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08
A New Market.

1t Will be but few Gays before Oul
citizens will be call on to select a new
board of Town Council for the ensuing
year. Though it it difficult to obtair
persons willing to serve in this capa
city, we had hoped that sufficient
number would havs come out iaseacf
Ward, to make question Of the long
talked of project Of building a new
Market house. We have had nj
board as yet (since the Capitol of the
State has been located here) willing
to bring a Market House up to the ill.,
creased wants Of the community, and
now is the time to get the sense Of the
community on this subject. Will all
the candidates in the field (including
his honor the Mayor please send us in
at once-for publication, their views
OF this subject ? And will all persons
opposed to this very important and
necessary Improvement give us their
objections to it in writing, either anony-
mously or otherwise that we may lay
them before the public? This is the
proper way to get an expression Of
will of our citizens and certainly nc
good and true man in the community
ran object to it. LIE. MS here from you
all gentlemen; and we invite the OPP
position to fire off their vocabulary at
us. The Comet is open for any COM
muncation on this subject pro Or can.
If a question Of building market
is raised at the approaching election
and the candidates express their views
before hand, then the new board can
act Immediately, without any fear Of
mourning more than an hours displdas-
ureof the ever grumbling minority.
The diving" in Baton Rouge viii!
never improve until the spirit Of rival
ry and competition. Is opened in tie
market house itself, and the present
miserable establishment is inadequate
to the wants of the community under
any circumstances. We have no OBJ
lection to urge to the present location
it is central-aud no better street in
the city can be found for it, than North
Bou evard. We would lii e to see it
farther East, but this is matter Of no
moment, and should be left with the
board. If the state of the Treasury"
is the only objection to the works be-
ing done Immediately we have author
ity to say that money can be raised
on The bonds of the city, and a respec-
table market will yield, a sufficient
revenue to pay for itself in few years.
A gain we ask will the candidates
please express themselves publioally
Oh this subject
AN IMPORTANT MovEuENT-Tt is
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

t. We are authorised to announce
JOHN r. DUFROCQ Esq, as candidate
for the office OF Mayer, Of the city Of Baton
Rouge.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

We are authorized to announce
Judge EDWARD SIMON, Gate
Judge of the Supreme Court) as "a
candidate for Associate Judge Of the
Supreme Court for this District.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

Telegraph to Pla4~nine.-The
Southern Sentinel has received a letter
rom Mr.. Cady, agent for the New Or.
cans, Red River and Texas Telegraph
Company, stating that he had made all
the necessary arrangements for COM
pleting the telegraph to Dona!dsonville.
and that he will now give his attention
Ia e,,rniine he Enc to Plaqumine.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08
Wanted.

A Negro Woman, good cook washer and
"A ironer. for which good price will be
paid mars r. G. HUTCHINSON.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08
For Chief Justice.

Judge THOMAS SLIDELL is a candi-
date tor the office of Chief Justice OF the
Supreme Court of Louisiana, at the election
on the first Monday of April next.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

Election Notice.
NELECTION for seven Directors fr
II the Baton Rouge and Clinton Plank
Ko; Company will be held at the office OF
p. A. Walker, Esq, on Saturday the 2nd
day Of April next, under the superintendent
OF ii. +. Waldil, Eugene LaNoue and 5
M. Hart By or Ter Of the Commissioners.
A. S. HERON, PRIEST.
w. S. PIKE, Seet'y.
.adro,ntc, VISA Vn and Gazette please
copy.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

A VALUABLE HINT-.The Roches-
ter Daily Advertiser says that Mr..
Decker, who less than a year ago pur-
chased pair Of Cochin China Fowls,
from the proceeds of which, since that
time has realized S433. The Chick
ems sold for $40 per pair, and the
Eggs for 81 per dozen.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-08

Chief Ju ,t.Ce Of louisa ma.
CHRISTIAN ROSELlOUS is a candi-
date for the Office OF Chief Justice Of Lou
isiapa