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Columbia gazette., 1853-12-17

NorIcE.-Mcssrs Yaney & Roberts
are our authorized agents in Sonora, to
receive subscriptions. advertisements and
job work, and receipt for the same.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-17
COLU MBIA GAZETTE.
JOHN c. DUCHOW, Editor.
SATURDAY, DEC. II, 1853.

REMovAL.-We have removed to our
new Of6ce,-next door West Of the
Court Room, on Washington street.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-17

CHRISTMAS BALL.-Thc Ball, at
Shaw's Flat, according to all accounts,
promises to be lsctle the best one ever
given in that foarishing camp. All the
Ball-going community in the vicinity
will be present, and we have no doubt
that it will be great, grand and glorious.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-17

TEMPERANCE MEETiNG.-An Address
will be delivered by Rev. A. S. Glib
bons, at the NJ. f. Church, tomorrow
afternoon, at 3 O'Clock, under the aus
pies of the Sons Of temperance. Songs
will be sung by the Temperance Glee
Club. The public generally are invited
to attend. See notice in another column.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-17

D~ We have received from the pub
lsihers map of the new Republic Of
Lower California. They deserve cred
it for the pronptness of its publication.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-17

Trcops for The Nem RepnJic.- IT is
understood that there are about five
hundred men in the State who have
made preparations TO 'temigrate" to
Lower California. Two hundred are 10
start Tomorrow if possible. here could
undoubtedly bc two thousand men raised
if they were needed and the means fur
hishcd. - Ttaaes 1ath. s...s..
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-17

~ DAVID MAnoNEr, ESQ.,, receiv-
ed the nomination for State Senator, by
the Democratic County Convention Of
San Francisco, to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the resignation of Hon. Sam
uel Brannan.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-17

@ We wish it distinctly understood,
that we will publish no commHaicati ~
aehatcrer, without the real name of the
author. Bear this in mind, We Poets and
Philosophers.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-17
% The Herald says, an assay Office
s about to be established in Sonora.

70 We are indebted to Adams &
Co.'S. Express, for favors, during the
week.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-17

D@SrLL ANoTHEa.-A Grand Mas
querade Ball will be given at the St
Chas. Hotel, next Friday evening, Dec.
23d. Merry times, now, for the disci-
pies of Terpsichore.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-17

"a Wells, Fargo & Co.'S. Express
will please accept our thanks for the de-
livery Of our exchanges:
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-17

70 At Meeting of the Miners of
Columbia, at the Exchange, on Monday
evening, it was voted that the proceed
ings Of no miners meeting would be con-
sidcred legal, unless called by order Of
the Miners Committee.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-17

D~Information is wanted of ORRIs
n. RoBgRIsoN. See advertisement.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-17

FIh;tus'er.-slany inquiries arc made
about the proper and original meaning
of this word. We find it in Sesone
spani.l. 1iictiona,y spelt EuiIns'er,
lpinnoumced F.l, boostare, and the de-
fna'ion is "na,ne given to frecbooters
or buccaneers, who plundcrcd America
in the seventeenth century. ,,-.AHa.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-17
NEWS FROM THE SOUTH.

BY the arrival of the steamer .SeuiA-
erncr, news was received from the South,
up to Dec. 10th.
BY this arrival, alctter was received
by the Herald, giving An account ola
rumorcd fight between the American and
Mexican forces. This accounts states
that party of NJ, xic; ms who lsd OBJ
tanned small brass cannon at Santa
TAamas watching rheir opportunity fred
upon launch, on its way from the bark
Caruiine to the beach, at Encinada,
killing an American. The account goes
on to state that few days sitter thi. q
party Of twenty Americans left Enciuada
for Santa l homas, .or the purpose of
capturing Lower Calitornia chief,
named Negrete Upon going through
mountain pass they We're attacked by
party OF Mexicalls, stationed on the side
of the m,untain. The American party
at first rctreated. leaving one of their
number dead on tn, fel'. Rs!ly;n.,
they returned to the charge; when they
were again repulscd with the loss, it is
said, Of ten men, and two taken prison
er.--thc Mexicans r, manned in posses
sion of the field AS the writer of the
letter, who acknowledges his deep prcju-
dices against the FiIlibustc,s, gives this
as the Mexican version Of the affair, the
whole matter awaits confirmation, and
stronger proof is necessary to convince
the public that the statement is true.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-17


as the Mexican version Of the affair, the
whole matter awaits confirmation, and
stronger proof is necessary to convince
the public that the statement is true.
Departure IF Rcinfofeemehts fer Lnfecr
California.
Yesterday the British bark Anita,
VIM. 81 lam, master, cleared for Quay
mas, with forty passengers. This morn
ing, at !, quarter past one O'Clock, size
was towed out to sea from the foot Of
Clay street wharf hy a large steamer
Her decks were filed With passengers,
numbering, frcm the best information
we could gather, about two hundred and
forty youn. men. hi stls .ti liens Of SYN
Franeisco. who had enlisted under tile
bann Of the new Eeprhl:c Hers
were, az We learned, three companies,
| under the command of Captains George
K. Davidson, VIM. f. Cuttrell and j.
NJ. { laauncey- the whole constituting
battalion Ender the command otCni II.
z. Watkins. f lmcriy OF Marvsvile -
The force wa4 well armed with riffs,
pistols, and knives. and had "a plentiful
supply # ammunition and provisions -
At the tine of leaving. the decks oi ihh
bark Were crowded with Exp. ,;i;iori-ts,
who were loudly cIeercd by an almost
quail number on the vessel mkt 10
which she lay and on the wharf In the
excitement two of the spectators !e,l ov-
erboard into the Bay, but were promptly
rescued by some boats which were hang
ing around. Several of the party were
loft behind, and two or three abandoned
the vessel 8 few minutes before her de-
parture.
he steamer Go!iah, which sailed
Yesterday afternoon for San Diego, and
which it was anticipated would have ia
ken portion of the rcintorcements, left
with her usual complement of passen-
gers and but a small proportion of them
tor San Diego. She carrie inone of the
Expcditionists.- f;fry}d.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-17

Murder on the :Stoge.-Wc learn.hy
private information from Honolulu, that
a real tragedy took place, at one of the
theaters in that place on the night oc the
18th Of November. A man by the namo
of Brown, nativc of Salem, Mass,
while performing in the piece that was
being played, was run throus Ii the tody
with sword, by an actress, whose namo
We could not learn, and 50 seriously in
jured that he lived but few minutes.
The First Hawaiian Guard were present
at the thcater in full uniform. We were
unable to ascertain any further particu-
lars.-ITmcs.
---~--~-
The Ne,c Banner.--Thc Flag adopt
cd by the Republic Of Lower California
consists Of three divisions--red, wllite
and red, running horizontally. In the
white division are two stars.
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Of i'svift winged 1ead.n Ii ease the
disease becomes epidemic here, where
Oh, where can tlie people ny TOT They
will meet The fell destroyer Id every
direction, on every boat, in every city,
village and hamlet. There only hope
Is. to trust In Him who rules The skies
and keep their cabins clean. Adieu,
Yours, III Haste,
81 n Cur MArrERffe.s
& r 81 You have doubtless heard that
our good friend Or. WIN. Jones Lyle,
was dead This / am truly glad to
say, Is not SO. ! dined with him to-
day and I've discussed as usual, 4 good
bottle Of vine. He Is IN perfect health.
Has not been sick. May he lise n
thousand years, for I've cant well spare
sileh men. Your friend Cur.
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GDtaf,ttklu Cnttltt
rriday Morning, /. isspt, ~, 1888.


~ = 1 u
For some time past, although the
Wbig and Democratic parties have
made their several nominations for
The Slate offices, yet one would hardly
suppose frnm tie outward signs, that
such a thing had ever taken place In
the limits Of Louisiana.
But this state Of things will not last
long, and there are evident Indications
of d somewhat warm fall campaign
among the politicians, and both parties
viii do their almost 70 carry the day
From what We have seen and heard Of
late, we ean hardly think The "Whig
party Ii dead, a. has been Justly proc
tainted by some ofont Democratic jour
tuls; and our opinion Il that. that par
" will carry the legislature If they ex-
ert any Of their woutsd yigor and adj
dress. The Democracy will enter The
field baeked BY the Federal and State
patronage, against which i i hard Il
contend, unless The people are thor
ONLY reused aud brought to the polls.
We shall look on, from our high posi-.
tiop. and calmly watch the progress Of
events, ever reudy % jat down anything.
worth notice for our then thousand and
ninety -one readers, little caring which
party wins the fight, 40 they don't tread
on oar tail. We make up our paper
for men and renders Of al parties and
all professions, and we try to enpoupd
an defend the principles Of each one
Of them oil and hence We arc perfett.
" Independent, and can SNIP our FIN
gers ID The ears Of all parties ,eliqnes
and juntas.
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onHEsPOw D N O &
Il MISSIONER PtANFATtoS, |
Wet Baton Rouge, Sept. gla '53. !

.fsf+ Z wv ES'IDNEd Il bANaAiIuNs e
Wet Baton Rouge, Sept 9lst ,'53. !
Dear Co1aet .'---lt is with melan-
choly feelings that | now advise you Of
the appearance of yellow fever in our
heretofore healthy Parish. Young
papree, anephew Of my neighbor, Nh.
z. r. Babin, died on Yesterday with
this dreadful disease. Poor fellow, he
was the ilol of his friends and a great
favorite with ill who knew him. Hav-
ing just arrived at the years Of MATURE
", he promised fair to become d use
full citizeil and m energetic business
man. Oh tis hard to die young, with
.laudable ambition and yirtuous aspi-
rations all nipped in the bud. But
methinks It's ever better to go down to
the grave in early youth, than to buff
fet this angry world for long, long years
and with the Peasant wish,
ssas aa "To live for many years
Attic with WON frame and with a heart
Somewhat the worse for wear."
] regret further, to inform you that
my neighbor, Mr.. Bahin's family are
all sick with the epidemic. His resi-
dencc is aperfect hospital, and his ex-
cellent and amiable wife, before this
reaches you, will be in the cold, cold
grave, leaving many warm friends to
deplofe her loss. Our old friend, Mr..
Caldwell is also down with the Fever,
but to-day is much better. lam hap.
Ply to inform You that VIC have the
very best of medical aid, and all that
human skill can do, is at our com
mand. God grant that the disease
may not spread over our Parish, for
our citizens are already panic stricken
and terror has seized the hearts Of the
people. Ny dear Comet. never saw
case Of the yellow fever before--Tis
| d horrid death to die /! Cold chills and
burning fevers, black Won't end con
yulsions! Save me from such a death,
rather thousand times the cold steel
i
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Nations like individuals in civilized
communities, are bound BY certsin
rules. called the Law H Nations to
observe towufqls each other certain
forms end respect uertain rights.
The Law Of Nations, however ~ OH
a|ntiguated batch Of regulations, which
nations, at the present day, respect
hut very little, especially when inter
DIT, revenge, or oaprice may urge
their violation. The Costa case is
One in point Kosta was formerly an
Austrian subject, but be fed his country
ut, account Of being guilty Of Repnb-
1ieanism, come to America and look
The initiative to become an American
citizen. Furnished with an Ameri-
Jan passport, he goes to Smyrna To
transact some buainess in the east, Is
On lis return to America, where the
Austrian Consul, without authority OF
law or right, set upon hin, seiged bin
in violation of oil ia,c, and hurried
him on board an Austrian brig with
he avowed intention Of sending him
to Austria to be tried and executed.
This we believed, after reading all the
st amoannt Of learned disgnisitions
That has been written and published
pom it. Is the sum OF one side of the
ease. That Austria clearly violated
hs "Law Of aiions' in the proceed
lag, ID evident to any man, even if be
never SAM bbttle, nor heard Of Wheaton,
both learned extouhders Of that old
3ode. Nov, Cohsola aid even vessels
If var, are sent out to oil parts Of the
sorld. aud BY all nations Of the world,
10 look afar, and protect the inter-
asts and citizens IF the various gov
ernmehts ID which they belong. The
American war vessel 81. Louis, and
an American Consul, who happened to
be III port al Smyrna, With the captain
of tint slip 1T once t'aok active meas
1lts to reseue the nan, the moment
they learned the particulars Of the DR.
rest. and that he had slight ptetentions
to ths protection Of our flag. The
American captain demanded the man.
The Hapsburg cartain refused the
Tankee turned his ships guns upon
the Austrian, and granted d certain
fims for The latter to consider tho mat
ter. The finale Of The ptss, IL Kosta
was by compromise given over 70 the
Freaeh consus's keeping until it is
decided whether he mas reaily an
American citizen, in whole or 10 part.
We'le bet dozen good havana's that
Austria will not trouble American cit
izers again in a hurry. 50 mote ii
be. M
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n L 4
We have before noticed the move
l,ent Of arins, ammunition and men,
from the East TO the region Of the Rio
(srahde; and ithas been supposed that
The collection ola large force on The
frontiers, indicated danger of war Of,
cvllision with the Mtsiuan forces, also
collected IN large numbers III I'll wi.
cinity.
II however reliance rnn b placed
upon tile words Of Santa Anna aud
those DC Col. Godsden, our new minis
ter 10 Mexico, there is little danger Of
an Immediate wal. between tho two
Republics. On the occasion ofthe pre-
| sentation Of bis credentials to the Mex
iean Government. Col. Godsden ex-
pressed the desire Of our Government
to cultivate the most friendly relations
with Mexico and It's earnest and un-
fsigned wish to continue the peace now
hoply existing between the two nations.
To this, Santa Anna responded In
the same strain, and expressed himself
warmly In favor Of. and his determine
teprcfnotc the peace and harmony Of
tlp two countries.
-. Aside from this, VIC are bound by the
treaty Of 40 with Mexico, % protect
her northern Suites from tho incur
sions cfthe Indians dwelling upon Our
Territory, and we are disposed to think
the transportation of men and muni-
tons Of war to that frontier, indication
of the determination OF our Govern
ment TO adopt more energetic and
cifectuai course towards the tribes Of
savages; to repress their rayages, and
protect, as it should, the Mexieans in
that region from their predatory incur
sions, TO do this effectually, requires
a force,very much greater than webayei
ever yet had upon that line, aud hence
this movement among the troops and
z
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sent 2343t.
ELECTION NOTCH.
STATE Of LDUISfANA-~Porish

of East Baton Rouge. p
IN OBEDTENCEto procsamationi seasd
L ~ his Excelfency z. o. HILBERT, Cow
cfndr Of the State Of Louisiana. an election
will be held in this pa,ish. East Baton
Rouge.l on MONDAY, TIE Tn DAY OF Nov
EMBER, NEXT, A. y. 1853. it being the ilret
Monday Of said month, for the purpose Of
electing one Representative to Congress, to
represent the third Congressional District,
composed Of the Parishes Of Avoyelles. Ca.
tahouIa, Carroll, Madison. Tensas, Concefdia,
st. Taniany, st. Helena, Livingston, Wash
inriot, East Felicians, West Feliciana. Pt.
Coupee, East Raton Rouge, West Baton
Rouge, and Ibetsille.
Two Representatives to represent the
Parish OF FAST B.ton Rouge, Iii the qtats
Legislature. One State Auditor Of Public
Accounts. One State Treasurer, and one
State Superintendent of Public Education.
who shall hold their Offices for two years,
and until their successors ore duly installed
A Sheriff, Recorder, CIefk Of Court,
Coroner md Assessor for said Parish. :
Said election to be held az follows, to wit:
At the Court House of said Perish, in the
City Of Baton Rouge presided BY Messra
f7RHTJ lom3lIltutI. W W. OHhAstbiV o'se y.
w Jones e
At the house Of Mrs. 2. Townssnds in the
Pla,ns---presided BY Msssrs. Henry C
Young, 5 W.Newport and VIM. sowel.
81 the house formerly Mrs Greenwells,
neal Sandy Creek presided by Messrs. J
F. McCaa. James Cooper and Vim. Kelly
At the forks Of the road, nea the house
OF II B. HARRISON. Esq., resided by Mes rs
1. Winthrop Brcwu, Absclum Dixon and
Vim 1. Burnett, commisionsrs4 Ia
Rz~Ths polls 10 be kept open from .
O'Clock. A. M, until 4 o'clock ,. N Said
election to be conducted and returns 70 me
made thereof, by said commissioners IN all
respects according to the provision Of the
Constitution and Laws, In such cases made
/ and provided,
Given under my lard cfscia1y. at
vs. Baton Rouge. on this 21st day Of
September, A. D., 1858.
! sert22.td. H. Y BABlH, Sheriff.
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sastcessiOm sale.

NTfLL BE- sold # Auction ON Wpdnes-
w day, september the gsth, 1853 at L,
q clock /. ii. The personal fncpertyof the
estate Of Alex. McCury, deceased, con
sistng Of The following, TO wit. The liquors,
fixtures, and furniture Of Che Hotel known
as the Capital Exchange, near the State
House. Ais, Gold Watch aud chair, trunk,
carpet bag. clothing, kitchen furniture &c.
Terms cash; sale on The premises.
r. WEIGH,
sent 2343t. s8a Administrator.
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The Paris correspondent Of the
London Times, wiring upon the Oath
Of August, says; "Mr. P soule, the
Ambassador from the United States to
the Court of Madrid, has arrived 10
Paris, where be will remain for some
days previous to proceeding to his
post. He Il accompanied BY his wife
and his eldest aon, who acts as his
private SECRETARY - ahe
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dates from Ban Francisco Of the 10th
August. sl4sa
We have later dates from there by
othsr routes, and we notice this arrival
only for Tie purpose Of making . few
remarks upon the general news as pub
lisLed by otlr contemporaries.
The "starH brought from Panama
one million Of dollars In gold dust, and
that too, upon the heels Of the Sierra
Naveda, which arrived before her with
st.sO4,opo ii gold.
This makes d setiii-lnonthly ship
rlent Of gold from San Francisco Of
two and quarter millions Of dollars.
We Judge from this, that the gold
mines continue to yeald an abundance
&c that metal At the rite It Il now
coming forward, there will be received
| ia the Atlantic States from California
during the year between fifty and sixty
millions Of dollars In gold dust ant
bullion. Verify, California Is "wortli
its weight IN gold = but to the news.
which Is In scraps and patches thus: /
aJoaebiln The Robber chief IS dead +
/ "Politics Is exciting o large share Of
attention.
Another fatal duel
1.-The public printing last year will
cost tlle State 100000" We wish
we we're public printer for that State if
they pay 50 literally az the abo Q sum
indicates. Ed. Comet.
"There has been 4 strike among Ia.
borers and mechanics for 50, se. ss
and $40 per day.
@rhe mines are yealsling as abund-
antly as ever ah bid
miners are doing we'll"
| "The country healthy and the crops
GOOD &c, Dc, thus runs the inter-
esiing record from tile land OF gold, to
| the end ofthe chapter.
4 a8i A-l--a4..<srlH& -4~ns.s-4--4
1'nE LAUREL I1bh4-We notice IN
the New Albany Tribune, d description
| Of Capt. ]. A. Cofros' new Steamer
Lanyei Hiik, designed to run, semi.
weekly between New Orleans and
BAYOU Sara From the description
given OF the new steamer, she will rank
| A No. /, among the many fine stean1-
ers already running In tue coast trades,
between New Orleans and the Upper
/ cities.
The La,ret HUI and the new Nat.
chez, No. 3. added to the Belh, Donna.
Southern Belle, the Gypsy and the New
Lasona, viii make as fine d fleet Of
steamers, ~ can be found on any river
IN tho world. Afproposof steamboats,
Ion the Mississippi, a gentleman from
4 Natrhaz. took with him la tho wotld'a
fare in London two years ago, several
Of the bills Of fare Of the diiiner on the
Magnolia, on The 4th Of July Of that
4 year; and showed them to some En-
glish gentry and mobiles, Who had ut.
I tended a dinner given by the Queen
on her birthday. and they acknowl-
edged. that Captain Tholnmasson's bill
Of fare surpassed in every particular
that Of their Queens given on hei
birthday. American steamboats, Civ
ing better diuner than the Queen o
the most powerful empire II, the world
is something to be proud q.
- zo-sA4-4-4lz
II GopEY's LApr's Book for Oetobe,
has been laid on our table. This mum
Der is gem Of itself, and the numer
Gus fashion plates with which It is p
4 iorned makes II dcubly desirable 70
he ladies. The Lady's Book is one o
the best monthly publications in TIL
country and this last number ia eyi
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Neu A0pert1srmsnis.
Cannsrs Wanted.
E'0r sale.
For sale.
A NEGRO woman aged % years, and

N NEGltU woman HEsd ~ years, anu
II her son aged years
The above slaves can he purchased law
for cash. II application IL mule soon The
woman is a good cock, Washer end honer,
and otherwise good house setasnts For
further ra+tiftlats apply to Tie undersigned
Or if not sold at private sale by the first
saturday in October NEXT. they viii BE oil.
cred as Public sale at The Court House door
on said day TO the highest bidder, for CASH.
sept25-i wd II V. TABIv. Sheriff