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The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

THE PACIFIC RAILROAD SURVEYING PARTY.-The
San Diego correspondent of the Alta, furnishes the
following interesting intelligence:
We have some account of the movements Of the
Pacific Railroad surveying party the escort to which,
under Lieut.. George Stoneman, arrived on Sunday
last, and encamped at the Mission San Diego. The
Dragons forty in number, who form the escort are
in excellent health, and their animals all in fine con-
dition. The escort left two parties in the field who
have now nearly completed their labors. One I'M
der Lieutenant Williamson, commanding the survey,
is now at the Colorado river and may be expected
to arrive here about the 18th while that under the
direction of Lieut. Parke is engaged in a survey of
the San Luis river from its source.
We learn that the survey has been conducted with
the utmost accuracy and fidelity, and that new
and perfect map of the whole country surveyed and
explored, will be constructed to accompany Lieut.
Williamson's report, and that the measurements
were sufficiently minute to give the profile of every
pass and obstacles the route, so that the proper
grade Of the track for railroad can be at once de-
termined Such contribution to the geographical
and typographical knowledge of our State and coun-
try is invaluable, if the coveted railroad is not
built on the southern route. The country between
the Tulara valley and the Colorado and ella rivers
has never before been so thoroughly explored, and
the vicinity of the Mohave river, hitherto unknown
is examined and surveyed from its source in the
coast range, near the Caon to its final disappear
ancc in sand lake in the desert.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

San JOSE RAILRoAD-A large auction house in
San Francisco, says the Union, for the sale of real
estate in advertising property for sale on the Pulgas
the railroad to San Jose runs directly throucb this
property, making it a very desirable Investment for
those OF our citizens who wish to secure villa resi-
dence during the summer monthsn
But such road has no existence only in talk.
1t is true that Eddys new Map of California has a
black line drawn from San Francisco to San Jose,
and under which is printed Railroad Line.n An
other black line, straight the edge of double
Jointer, over hill and dale connects Stockton and
Sonora and another line leading from Benicia over
the hills and tule marshes to Marysvie, having SIM
liar descriptions, Those who purchase property
upon the Pulgas Ranch, will, without doubt, know
when the road through their property will be COM
pleted, and we will endeavor to apprise our readers
OF the completion of the railroad from the port of
entry to Marysville, should it be done in our day,
and if not, will strongly impress upon our successor
the Importance of his performin" the toeL
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Correspondence of the Argus.
SPANISH FLAT, Dec. 9th,

SPANISH FLAT Dec 9Th 1858.
MEssRs. EDITORS We are sorry to state that
one of our number was taken suddenly from amongst
us, on the 3rd inst, a very worthy man and good
citizen. his name was Price. Being missed from his
cabin in the morning, no suspicion was excited I'M
til the next day. he wasin the habit of absentng
himself at times, but not seeing his fire at night
and no smoke in the morning. search was made and
he was found buried in his claim in which he had
been drifting, perfectly dead. He must have died
a hard DEATH from suffocation. He was quite
doubled up; and his face, from the superintendent
weight of dirt, much dsfgured and pressed
fat to the earth. Memehto mort. . In the midst
of life, we arc in death" He has passed from in
the bloom of manhood, and already the scar and
yellow leafs falling on his grave,
CONTRIBUTOR.
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President OF Lower California
FREDERIC EMORY, Secretary of State

ACTUAL HosTnLrIEs.-We learn from a gentle
man of high character says the Courier, who is o.
resident of San Diego that actual hostties between
the party of Fillibustcrs, under Walker, and the.
Lower Californians have actually taken place.
There is definite intelligence as to the precise
nature of the battle and the number of lives lost bv
each party but that battle has taken place, or
rather skirmish is unquestionaby true Flying
reports new in circulation are no doubt intended
for effect than to give tie exact state of affairs
between the two parties. The smoke and confusion
which now hangs this affair will soon be re-
moved, and we have no doubt that complete and
authentic report will be presented to the public
Until then we shall await the arrival of the next
steamer from below.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

Su1c1DE.--Early on Sunday morning last in
Diamond Springs, Joseph w. Bradley, a young man
of irreproachable character, put end to his exs-
tence by shooting himself through the head with a
pistol He was Secretary and Treasurer of the
corporation of Bradley, Berdan and Co., and it is
supposed that intense application to business caused
a momentary alteration of intellect and produced
the melancholy suicide. His death cast gloom
over the whole town. A number of friends deeply
svmpathise with the bereaved parents
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

MIN1NG.-Every body knows that gold is scat.
tered everywhere almost about Coloma, Placerville
Georgetown, Johntown, Kelseys, Gold HILL Cold
Springs, Diamond Springs, in short in every gulch
and ravine and on every hillside and hilltop in FL
Dorado county; but miners are now driven from
the rivers, and in the dry diggings there is ade
quate supply of water Miners however are put
ting up the longest and biggest kind of suices and
when water does come the gentlemanly agents Of
Adams & Co. and Wells Fargo & Co, may rest as,
sured of doing nimble bushes.
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THE EMPIRE COUNTY ARGUS.

Rs- CURLE BROTHERS, Third street, Sacramento,
authorised Agents for that city. All orders for
this paper left in their charge, will be promptly attended
to.
MR.. JAMES G. DUNCAN, at the Bookstore Ollie
count Strong, San Francisco will act Agent for the
-4rgns. All orders for this Office left with him, will be
promptly attended
MR.. ID. G. WALDRON, is authorised Agent for
this county.
J. q. LADUE. Esq, will act agent for the argus,
at Mamalule Hill.
Messrs Pickering Bradshaw authorized to act as
Agents for the Argus in aceile. Persons subscribing
at their News Depot, Main Street will have their papers
left at their residence place of business free of charge
MAGISTRATES BLANKS of all kinds, Attachments,
Subrenas Executions, &c, &c, constantly on hand and
for sale at this Office.
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MOVEMENTS OF THE CELEsTIALs.--A large num-
Der of these Acknowledged gentry, who were at work
on the rivers until the last rains, have selected
Greenwood for their winter quarters. They have
rented eight ten stores and two of the principal
hotels the New World and Empire, and have open
ed their gambling saloons la American. Some
of them are quite tasefully furnished. The creeks
and ravines in that neighborhood are literally
thronged with John Cinnamon
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D, " GATES, young tragedian of considerable
ability has been giving exhibitions in different parts
of our county with considerable success. On Tues
day night last quite crowd attended his exhibit
ton in this place. Other engagements prevented
us from attending but we learn from those that
present that he gave general satisfaction, and
a hope was expressed that he would soon return
and again give his delneations
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Go AND SEE.-If you want to buy any thing to
eat drink or wear, or any thing else from horse
nail to church-steeple, 60 into Tryons Store OPP
poslte the American House. If you desire any
more go into the Ohio Store, where you will find
where you can be suited exactly at all times for the
cash.
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Res@ We have two of the finest livery stables in
the mines and the gentlest, swiftest and easiest 60
ing horses. tits luxury to back one of them in
this bracing season, and roam over hill and dale
in search of game, which is found in ourmountains
in abundance. Billy or George will supply you
with an animal that will suit you admirably.
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THE MINT.--The machinery for the United States
Mintat San Francisco was brough. out in the clip.
per Tradewind, and it is expected will be in full
operation by the LIST of January, and competent to
coin 100000 daily 1t will be located near the old
Assayng establishment of Mofat & Co., On the
corner of Montgomery and Commercial streets
Union.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

DEPUTY CLERK.-It affords us infinite satisfaction
to announce that A. D Waldron, an excellent Clerk
and worthy Democrat, has received the appointment
OF Deputy Clerk under A. st. Clair Denver There
are few better qualified, and none more worthy of
the post than our friend Asa.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

A CHANCE FOR A BARGAIN.-Mr Rothstein ad-
vertises for sale the Buckeye Exchange, in Green
wood. The house is fine one and doing an excel
lent business. See advertisement.
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MURDER NEAR FIDDLETowN--A Mexican named
Pablo Masa killed Jose Nader on the 18th
instant, three miles west ofFiddletown. A woman
was the cause of the difficulty. The murdered man
lived long enough to give his testimony against the
accused. Masa was Immediately arrested and ex-
amined before Justice Phelps of Fiddletown, and
committed to jail These are all the particulars we
could gather
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

BslyH We have on file for publication piece of
poetry headed g California" We mislaid the man.
uscrpt and did not find it until too late for this
weeks issue. 1t will appear in our next.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

Bess~ David Mahony has received the nomination
from the Democratic County Convention of San
Francisco for Senator in place of Hon. S. Brannan
resigned. Of course he will be elected
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

READ! READ!!-We cut the following from a
New York paper. Peruse the morsel:
"a young woman named Young was arrested
one day last week, at Ogdensburg a charge of
attempting to starve a little niece. The evidence
sustained the charge and the woman was held to
bail in the sum of one hundred dollars, and the
child rescued from the fend"
Attempting to starve little niece Evil
dence sustained the charge and held to bail in the
sum of one hundred dollars A great people live
over on the shores of Lake Ontario One hundred
dollars is about the price of fifteenth rate horse
here No wonder Rail Road accidents and explo-
sions, destroying the limbs and lives of hundreds,
go UNPUBLISHED. Wonderful exploit rescued the
child and turned loose fend" Pay up your
bond, Madam Young and just starre the penny Of
fcals of Ogdensburg to death. They richly deserve
the punishment, for placing so low an estimate on
the life of cLild. Verify, dollar is certainly as
large cart wheel in the eyes of that people, no
manner of doubt about it.
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senada, where the President contemplates establish
ing the seat of government for the present
PROCLAMATION.
ISSUED ON THE THIRD DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1858.
The Republic of Lower California is hereby de-
clared Free, Sovereign and independent and all al
egiance to the Republic of Mexico is renowned for
eUer.
DECREE It'll inst:
All Duties whether exports imports, are hereby
abolished
DECREE No. 9TH inst:
From and after this date, the Civil Code, and
Code of Practice of the State of louisiana shall be
the rule of decision and the law of the land in all
the Courts of the Republic to be hereafter ofgani-
zed Nothing, however, in this decree, shall be
construed so as to make it an organization of the
Courts of the Republic.
WILLIAM WALKER.
President of Lower California
FREDERIC EMORY, Secretary of State
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RICH BUT NOT EXTENSIVE DIGGINGs--A few
days ago one of our citizens had occasion to re-
move an old shanty that had been standing on
Main street since 40 and was used in those
primitive days for store. Some of the boys pros
pected the dirt and obtained as high as six dollars
to the pan. The news of new rich diggings having
been discovered spread like fire prairie, but
before large number could get claims the pay dirt
had vanished. and the excitement subsidized
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

ges~ We are under obligations to Wells, Fargo
& Co., for numerous favors during the week.
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DESERVED COMPLIMENT. The Alta calls John
CONFESS of Ell Dorado, the Joseph Hume of Califor-
nia.-State Journal
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Dr. ]. F. Morse, formerly one of the editors of
the Sacramento Union, and a writer of acknowl-
edged ability, and the Mossrs. Warren, propose
publishing on the first of January an Agricultural
paper, to be called the California Farmer Agri-
culture and Horticulture are becoming important
interests in our State, and paper devoted exclu-
sively to their Development will doubtless meet
with great encouragement The Farmer will be
issued weekly and furnished to subscribers at So
per annum. Subscriptions received at the store of
Warren & Son, San Francisco
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

THE WEATHER. THE weather is now fine, and
the roads good. Monday night last, grand ar
rangementS were made for storm, but the Clerk
altered his mind, gave few severe gusts of wind,
overturned several trees and " dried up
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-17

Begn Adams & Co. will accept our thanks fol
letters, packages and other favors.
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ATTEMPT TO BREAK JAIT.--On Sunday night last
the prisoners confined in jail awaiting trial, a Ger
man named Smith, "Bob' q reckless and hardened
YOUTH and another prisoner whose name we did
not learn, made daring but unsuccessful attempt
to break Jail. Bob forced open his cell door,
sisted the others to open the doors of the cells where
they were confined, and the three together then
succeeded in opening four other doors The fifth
and outer door resisted all their efforts Fortunate
ly the keeper started up early in the morning with
their breakfast and discovered what they had been
doing. Bob" very innocently observed that some
"outsiders' had attempted to break in, but he had
discovered their object in time to defeat it. The
Sheriff. as as he was informed of the attempt
had them put in irons.
The jail is old, weak, insecure building, wholly
unfit for its present use and should either be fitted
up or strong new one built. This subject has en-
gagged the attention of several Grand Juries all of
which made reports recommending the building of
one. From some unaccountable cause those
reports have never been acted upon. We know not
at whose door the fault lies, but that some one is
to blame all will admit We earnestly hope the
matter will be attended to- and that speedily
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FILIAL AFFECTIoN.-From the Oswego Palladium !

FILIAL APPROXIMATION the Oswego Palladium
we clip the following extraordinary advertisement
Just read it and see what an afeconate mortal re-
sides over the mountains. The heart-stricken son
is anxious to discover the whereabouts of his father
and mother as we'll as that of his brother, and in
his OVERLOOKING affection offers the following mag
nifcent reward which will no doubt open both
the ears and eyes of the denzens of the country
bordering on the great Lakes. Here is chance for
fortune sure Read it.
$500 REWARD.
INFORMATION WANTED of the whereabouts
L of my parents, John and Dorcas Locy also, of
my brother John Locy, Jr,, all of whom | left in
Oswego county, twenty years ago. Any person
sending the desired information to my Post Office
address, will confer great favor-and will receive
the above named reward
Troy, Oakland Co., Mich. LORENZO LOCY.
Now, John Locy, Jr, may be in this country
If so. just speak out and relieve that affectonate
brother of yours, and obtain your proportion of the
reward, one dollar and sixtysix cents; the balance
must be reserved for the discovery of the parents
A valuable family this We freely give Lorenzo
Locy this space in our columns, and recommend
him to procure Strengthening plaster, or his flial
feelings may overcome him altogether.
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Bsy~ We arc informed that the Neptune Hose
Company and the Hook and Ladder Company of
Placerville, will be in attendance at the Firemens
Festival, to be given in this place the Dist inst
The gay uniforms of the different companies will
add much to the attractions of the Ball. Our Fire
men are making great preparations, and if the
weather proves favorable large and brilliant COM
pany will be in attendance, and it will unqucstion-
ably prove the largest gayest most fashionable and
agreeable Ball ever given in the mines
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CoIoma: Saturday, December II, 1853.
SENATORIAL, QUESTION.

Much has been said and written on this subject
nearly all of the Democratic Journals of the State
have entered the field in the discussion of it, The
people also, at this time, canvassjng the policy
of elcctng an U. S. Senator at the approaching
session of the Legislature for the term commencing
with the expiration of the present, in March '55,
and now filled by the Hon VIM. M. Gwin. Much
feeling exist so much so that the policy of an imme-
date election an absorbing topic of conversation
Our foreign relations domestic interests and pc
culiar situation and wants serve to heighten and
give additional importance to it at the present time
good. wise, and economical administration of
public affairs is ever to be desired, and never more
likely to be secured than when the masses carefully
note the course of events and scarchingy scrutnize
the conduct of their servants 1t is therefore, truly
gratifying to witness the deep interest manifested
among all classes in relation to this important mat
ter. This deep rooted concern betokens growing
and abiding attachment to the future prospects of
California and of our common country.
That there is a marked division in public sonti-
ment, and in the ranks of the Democratic party
of an election at the approaching session of the
Legislature may, perhaps, fairly be considered as
one of expediency The advocates of an immediate
election have, now, and hitherto, assigned many
reasons in favor while the opponents of the meas
ure urge strcnuously their views in opposition. So
that now, not only the people, but the Democratic
Press stand at least divided, if not very nearly
equal on the issue.
That an election, or the postponement of it to a
future session. will occasion many severe heartburn
ings we make no doubt. But the great interests of
our country demand that the private ambition of
asprants, the schemes ofthose already in power,
should have little weight in the decision of the Leg
islature.
Harmony and unity of feeling in the ranks of the
Democratic party, should be especially cultivated.
Any and every thing, calculated to produce discord
studiously avoided. We believe that we represent
the views of the Democracy of Ell Dorado correctly,
when say that they will checrfully acquiesce in
an election at the approaching session, if made in
good feeling and without engcndering dissensions
otherwise, we say decidedly they are opposed to it.
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IMPORTANT FROM LOWER
CALIFORNIA.

The Battle Of La Pa>--Loarer California declared a
Repubiic-CM. Wm Walker declared President
We extract the following correspondence from
the San Diego Herald of the Sd:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-03-25
TRIAL OF SPRING FOR MrROER

PRnADELrHIA, March 22.-Ihe trial of Spring for the
murder OF Mrs Lynch and Mrs. Shaw resumed to-day
The prisoner was brought up from Jail about eight o'clock,
though the court did not open until 10 O'Clock There was
an immense crowd about the Court House. The examina-
on of Witnesses was continued the whole chain of evidence
being of the most complete character only requiring the evil
dence OF young Spring 10 asteu the guilt upon the accused
The cross-eyainaon by the counsel for the defence hae
failed 10 dscredit any portion OF tie testimony
Springs placed upon The stand lhls afternoon
He is manly intelligent lad and tells his story in truth.
full manner He impressed all who heard him with his nno-
cence He Gays his father hnd previously gone hou
ses for purposes Of robbery and murder but
ne him he restrained him. The boys testimony smisr
10 ghat he gave on the primary examina ton TITO courr
r,om was thronsed suffccaon He nearly thref
hours on the stand aud the examnson in chief not
concluded when the court adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-03-25
WASHINGTON ITEMS

WAsHiSsT"N March 22j.The Gardiner wa- 7u!i!-
cd to-day. The Court occupied till nearly O'Clock u
listening the argument OF counsel the question Gt the
lmssibily of Mr. RaHys testimony defining The G0gnta
es Of Laguinlss county i:om the hcarsay definitions q.
The resiLens. This is ;r county in which Gardiner
mines alleged be situated This evidence ruled
out
lr Barry recalled and testified lhai he had examined
The country up and dowa and and could noE
lind traces Of any mine.
The Senate to-day cOnhrmrd John A, Campbell o A!ata
ma Judge OF The Supreme onrt; Sclah n. HObbie. Fir-
Assistant Postmaster GeGeai both nf whom
ed yesterday The Senate also confirmed L. Gardiner 10
Capaincy in The hrs regiment 81 Dragons by three mtI"
riy, after long debate. Goad confirmed RI Posmas
Ter Chcacu with large number OF oE,r appointments
The President nominated Judge Mason uf Iowa, Commits
-ot Patents; Mauypenny n Ohio, Commissioned vi In
dian Affairs and Anderson ry-mrnbcr o Congress
Maine Commissioned of Customs.