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The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-31

We learn that so soon as water is introduced
from the ilot C Canal which will be next week
into Mameluke Hil that it is the intention of the
miners 10 sluice the whole Hill. A large company
is already organized for that purpose The absence
of water has hitherto prevented them from doing it.
The Hill has been thoroughly tested and particles
of gold have been found scattered all over it, The
tunnel companies although laboring under many
disadvantages and expanding large sums of money
in the prosecution Of their works, have been abun-
dainty remunerated for the time and capital cx-
pended. The Hill unqueationably is the richest in
the State. The expense of opening tunnels-the
most of the way they have to be drilled through
solid cement-has presented insuperable objections
to many miners commencing them, although per-
tectly well aware that as the basin of the
Hill was reached they would be amply rewarded
Miners generally become discouraged when they
work for months on an uncertainty, and few care
to invest their all upon hazard. This will not be
the case when a sufciency of water can be obtain
ed to sluicc the Hill Then the top earth will pay
all their expenses and, probably, pay them pretty
well for their labor before reaching the rich dirt.
The Pilot Creek Canal, when finished, will be of
incalculabe benefit to the miners in the neighbor-
hood of Mameluke, Georgetown, Johntown, Garden
Valley, Spanish Bar Dry Diggings Young's Dig
gings, Greenwood, and that fine rich mining coun-
try commencing at Georgetown and extending to
Kelseys. The bottom dirt in that region has al
ways been remarkably rich, but the labor and ex-
pense of throwing off from ten to fifteen feet of top
dirt, and the scarcity of water during the summer
months have, in measure prevented number of
miners from settling there. An abundance of water
will soon be introduced, and the good time coming"
so long, anxiously, eagerly expected, will have
rived-and that portion of our county will soon be
the most popuous, as it has always been the richest
and prettiest in the State
Success to all canals that develop the resources
ana are an advantage to the mining and agricultu-
raj interests
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Bay We tender our thanks to Mr.. Joshua Butts
News Dealer and Stationer, at Diamond Springs,
for number of periodicals. newspapers, &c.
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LARGE LUMP OF GoLD-Mr. Gregg, gentle
man from Kelseys, informs that on Thursday
evening lump of gold, but slightly mixed with
quartz, weighing ,rentyscren and a-a!f pounds was
found in {" Little Chunk" ravine Large Jumps have
frequently been found in the neighborhood of KEEL
sey's, but none so large as the above
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PICTORIAL UN1oN.-This is n handsome paper,
filled with important and interesting matter, and
containing many truthful engravngs of localities in
the mines and other portions Of the State. Send
it home to your friends 1t can be obtained at the
Postofice and at the various Express Agencies.
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DEag~ Harkers Panorama of the y Trip across the
Plains" met with great and deserved success in the
southern mining counties. In March next, the pro-
prietors intend exhibiting it in the northern portion
of our State, previous to taking it to the Atlantic
Don't fail to sec it when it comes along.
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GOLD FLAr.-Thc miners in this vicinity, inclu-
ding Missouri Flat near Diamond Springs, are all
making fair wages. They are supplied with water
from the canal of Jones, Furman & Co. They ave-
rage from six to eight dollar PER day.
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Esy~The Masonic Ball at Placervillc on Tuesday
night last, we understand, was quite brilliant af
fair large delegation of the fraternity were
present from various parts of our county.
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MEETING OF THE CITIZENS OF GOLD HILL

MEETING OF THE CITIZENS OF GOLD HILL.
At meeting of the miners held on Gold Hill
December Goth, to take into consideration the cx-
pedency of expelling from this community several
persons who have become odious in the minds of the
public committee of three was appointed to draft
resolutions, to wit: Samuel Andrews j. b. Make
and Samuel Taylor.
The following resolutions were presented and
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, we believe it to be our right and duty
in common with other communities, to cxpel from
our midst any individuals whose presence may be
injurious to the good name or dangerous to the
peace and quiet of our community and whereas,
the following named individuals, to wit: Davenport
Helms, Chat Helms Turner Helms and William
Helms, are persons Of such character, and by re-
peated acts of violence have rendered themselves
intolerable to this community Therefore,
Resolved, That after the 5th day of January next
ensuing their presence shall longer be tolerated
in this community; and if after that time they be
found in our village Or neighborhood, we hold our
selves in readiness to resort to and apply such forc
bic means as we may deem most effectual in secur-
ing their absence.
Resolred, That the proceedings of this meeting
be published in the Empire County Argus
On notion the meeting adjourned.
FRANCIS FLETCHER, Pres't
L. G. SnLIMAN, Sec'ry
Gold Hill, December 26, 1858.
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CARRIERS ADDREss.--Our Carrier requests us to
impress upon the minds of the patrons of the Argu
with becoming solemy, that he will call upon them
with his Address and respects the first of Janua-
ry. Be prepared to she'll out" to Charley
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THE Peoples SToRE.--Homes does keep an end
less variety of every thing at the Peoples Store, suit
BILE for all kinds of weather. and all sorts of ston-
achs John Chinamans included
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BE- On our first page will be found an article on
the Location of State Land Warrants" which
possesses considerable interest to number of our
readers, who have taken up and settled upon pub
lie land. Read it carefully
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pss~ Adams s, Co. have kept us we'll supplied
with papers from all parts of the State during the
past week for which they have our thanks
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gsl" We take this method of limiting in the most
delicate manner imaginable, to Pickering g. Brad
shac, of Placerville that they will save themselves
exposure by calling upon us and settling their bill.
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Bay There is at all times tremendous rush of
horses to the shop of ]. C. Brown, where Black
smthing is done up with dispatch, and all kinds Of
mining implements are kept for sale, from crew.
cling spoon to q crow-bar.
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Beg Messrs. NAsH& DAVIS News Dealers (near
the Postofice,) Main street, Placerve, will here
after act as Agents for the Argus in that place.
They will promptly attend to all orders for this Of
fee
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MINERS AND OTHER CITIZENS of FL Dorado, you
have fine opportunity of beginning the new
year with good deed Subscribe the LIST Of
January for the argus, and have copies sent home
to your friends.
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Bes~ Sheriff Buel left this morning with four
prisoners, who have been sentenced to the Peniten
tiary
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GAME,--An abundance of game of every variety
can be found in our market daily.
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Masonic CELEBRATION AT DIAMOND SPRINGS
The anniversary of st. Johns Day. was celebrated
in Diamond Springs by the Masonic Fraternity
gentleman informs us that the procession was the
largest he has ever witnessed in the mines After
defeating their Hail. neat, tasteful and sub
stantal building they marched through the princi-
pal streets to the NJ E. Church. and were there ad-
dressed by the Rev. O. C. WHEELER. The address
Of the Reverend gentleman is spoken of in the high
est terms of praise by those who heard it. A large
number of the Brethren from the neighboring towns
were in attendance. The display was truly grand
and imposing, and reflects much credit on the COM
mittee of arran gements.
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Beg AS usual, our thanks are due Wells, Fargc
& Co., for papers and other fayors.
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ANOTHER Man SHoT.--On Monday last an ARRAY
occurred at Gold Hill between quarresome fellow
named Davenport Helms and David Harrington, in
which the latter was shot through the thigh. Ear
ly in the morning Helms, in company with his three
brothers, from some unexplained cause, insulted
Harrington and swore they would whip him. Har-
rington stepped up to them prepared to defend him.
self, when Helms asked him if he were armed. He
replied that he was not. Immediately afterwards
Helms to his cabin, procured pistol, returned
and snapped it at Harrington three times, the third
took effect the ball entering the hip and passing
out After the first attempt to shoot, Harrington
knocked down Helms with shovel. Helms and his
brothers then returned to their cabin Sheriff Buel
sent for but before he reached the place all the
brothers but one had fled. They were pursued but
have not yet been arrested Harringtons wound
is not dangerous.
In the afternoon the citizens of Gold Hill held a
meeting at which resolutions expelling the Helms
from their midst were passed. They will be found
in another colum.
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Qsg~ We neglected to notice in our last the with
drawal from the editorial chair of the Miners Aduo-
cote of our talented young friend FRED. A. SNYDER
Esq. We part with MIR. S. with sincere regret
He is a ready and vigorous writer, fine scholar,
an elegant gentleman a whole-souled companion,
and a Democrat of the first water Under his con-
troll the Adrocdte obtained an envable notoriety and
what is far BETTER he secured the lasting friendship
and esteem of the Democracy of Ell Dorado. We
heartily,wish him success in whatever business he
may hereafter engage in. The Aduocate is owned
and conducted by Messrs. Fleming & Lawton, two
practical printers and good Democrats. Since the
withdrawal of FRED it has been filled as usual, with
excellent original matter
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Ao'ui '''''' '''''' '''' '''' '''' 49, 1oo
This is but small vote. We estimate that all
the section of country proposed to be cut off cannot
poll over one thousand votes less than one eighth
of the votes of the county.
The cutting off of this section will not lessen the
Importance of Ell Dorado County, particularly as
the northern and western portions of the County
increasing in population and Importance as rapidly
as they have done for the last year. We are deci-
dcdy opposed to the cutting off of this section unless
large majority of the inhabitants speak out in
favor of tiff so, they should have their desire.
The " Buncombe' of the Adrocatc calling for the
removal of the County Seat to more convenient
point Ge. Diamond Sprngs,") for this section, to
the serious injury of other sections of the county,
shall receive some attention at our hands.
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The following is the result of the election for
Constabes in the different Townships in this coun-
ty, on the 2lst instant:
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THE New CoUNTY.-We take pleasure in laying
before readers this week the proceedings of the
/" New County Convention held at Fddletown on
the 18th inst. We would gladly have published
them in our last issue had we received copy in
time.
1t will interest the majority of our readers to
know that this matter has at last assumed SUBJ
stantial phase. 1t will be seen that at that Con-
vention IL towns were represented, of which but
four are in FL Dorado, and but one of those Gid
dletown) of any size. For information we give the
number of votes polled at the last general election
in the towns in this county represented in that Con-
vention The vote for Gililand is only estimated,
precinct not having been there at the last general
election. Indeed we are not certain that it is in
this county--none of our Sheriff's officers knows
the place. But we give the movers the benefit of it.
Flddletown, ...... ...... ...... ......ZI2
indian Dlgglngs, ...... ......ll1
Dry Creek Valley, ............. .30
Glllland .......... l0O
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PRICE TWO CENTS.

An act for the relief Of the heirs Of jeremiah wnsAts
Approved Feb s.
An act for the relief Of the legal representatives Of B
nard Todd. Approved Feb. s.
An act for the relief John f. Callan administrator OF
Daniel kenner, deceased Approved Feb. 5.
AN ACT or the relief OF Joseph d. Wilcox OF Missouri
An act for the relief of L. swazze in relation 70 the
location Of certain Choctaw scrip.
An act for the relief of Barbara Reilly Approyed Feb
An act for the relief Of the widow OF the late JohA A.
Lynch. Approved Feb. IL.
An act for the relief of Asenath Elliott Of Iowa Ap-
proved Feb. H.
An act for the relief Of John Miller Approved Feb H.
An act for the relief Of John Williams. Approved
Feb. IA.
An act for the relief of Capt Geo P Smith Approved
Feb. IA.
An act for the relief OF Rosanna Stewards. Approved
Feb. IA.
An for the relief Of James Morehead. Approved
Feb. 1e.
An act for the relief Of Mary W Thompson Approved
February 20.
An act for the relief of Isaiah p Pitcher late pri-
vate IN company +, Second Regiment Kentucky V0lun
teers. Approved February g.
RESOLUTIONS.
resolution OF the for surrenderng the site OF
the old Ogethrope barracks the city Of Savannah Ga
Approved January 20.
resolution of the Senate explanatory Of the appro
pration for the improvement Of the mouth Of SeEonk
river and harbor of Providence r. l.. Approved Janu-
ary 20.
resolution for the relief of Alexander Y p Gardiner:
approved February g.
Joint resolution granting the petition Of William and
Matthew Moss. Approved February5.
Joint resolution for the relief of John p Converse Of
Ohio. Approved February 20.
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The Alleged Perjury In the Forrest D1v0gS
Case-Acquittal Of DOty.

COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.
Before the Recorder and AID. Wesley Smith and Bard
FOURTEENTH
MAHcH Horace j. Clark, ESQ., summed up tbe
part of the defence and followed by James r. Whit
ing, Esq in able and astute argument.
Mr. Chatfeld replied, the part Of the prosecution.
The Recorder summed up and gave the to the jury
about 10 O'Clock
The jury retired and after about two hours deiibera
tion returned into court with verdst Of mot guilty"
The defendant Doty congra tuated by his numerous
frerds present The crowd present manifested their APP
by stamping, capping OF hands and other az
pressions, which wererepressed by the court
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The Riot at Charlestown, Mass.

BosrOs, March 8, 1859.
The otous proceedings Charlesown, caused BY the
alleged abduction Of Miss Cochran, kept that city In
state Of alarm nearly the whole Of last night At eevea
O'Clock the mob gathered again. to the number Of soms
200 900, forced the door Of the Unitarian church
Main street, and rang alarm Of fire. large crowd
Immediately commenced gathering, when Mayor Froth-
ingham despatched messenger for the military Of Boo
ton. lhe City Guard, Boston Light Infantry Pulash
Guard, and Washington Infantry-who under arma
at Faneuil Hnll-under command of Col. Holbrook,
promptly marched to the Of disturbance and dis
persed the mob
Some twenty arrests made and few Of those
rested were found to be armed with pistols o'clock
the streets resumed their usual quiet. 1t is feared
that unless the girl produced her situation satac
tory explained that another outbreak will take place.
Her Protestant friends assert that she forced e 10
Canada, and Is now imprisoned in a convent
The following is the call for the meeting last night
'Musr BE FoUND.--An people opposed to religious op
preston and the imprisonment Of human being fer
opinions sake are requested to meet In Richmond street.
Charlestown, on Wednesday evening, March ID, at
o'clock"
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Tenant Houses and Fires.
TO THE EDITOR Or THE HERALD.
Auxsy vAnt- No orrh

NEw YORK, March 2, 1858.
The Grand JURY in their late presep ament called the
attention of the .Fire Wasdens" to tho manner Of
structng ters Mt houses" viz: not having sufficient
width of sntra or stairway to afford sgress In case Of
FIRE.
would respectfully state, for puhac information, that
the "Fire 1arens have no jurisdiction in the mat sr
whatever The existing 'hre laws relate to the thick
of - walls, AID placing Of the beams, &c There
is Arison to the number size Of DOORS win
dows, tairs in which doors (of public build
ngs ha open but the whole subject Is left to the op
tion the or builder. -
In Fire Department In common with their feow-cit
zens knowing the defects of the present law, ana een
the want Of proper law to have general ..
tn Of constructing well as the materials uscu
in erecting buildings appointed at their annual meetiAg
committee TO give tho subject careful consfderstion
sho is hoped wiz prePere law hst viii u cover @ ss sns
and those employed in the erection OF % oc
Narg Yee,E JOHN 3. MILLER
| '" president OF the Board OF Fire Wardens.
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Events I'm Albany.

LEGISLATIVE DOINGs-THE BROADWAY RAILROAD
--0FFICE-SEEKERS ETC.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS OF THE NEW YORK HERALD.
Albany March s. 1853.
The day completely wasted in both branches of the
New York Legislature to dayin the Senate by trivial
matter relating to the Cats bridge, and in the House
on the Williamsburg Waterworks. This wasting time
must be annoying to Industrious MEMBERS who arc
anxiOas to transact business Senator Snow who has
been absent week. account Of Illness in his scat
this morning, though appearing very feeble
During the afternoon session the bill to increase tho
capital and change the namo of the Williamsburg Water
Works Company was passed in committee and ordered to
be epgrossed for third reading.
An amendment was adopted. exempting the waters and
streams Of the town of South Hampstead romthe control
Of . company.
which in possession of committee of the House, DAN.
Taylor bill to protect the bringing of slaves into ths
state, nor of Mr.. Aldens bill to repeal Old Tammany
The democratic members signing large number
of petitions for persons wanting Offices at Washington.
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THE sHIP MANY ANN MD BARK NARY.
BosroN, March 3, 1853.
The ship yesterday reported ashore on Pollock Rip Is
the Mary Ann from Boston for Liverpool. She got Of
last evening at high water, with assistance from the
shore esky and proceeded her way to Boston, but
four ths morning but four miles from Chatham,
becalmed.
NE bark Ettswan, from Charleston for Boston, with
cargo OF cotton and rice struck the shoals Nan
tucket on Monday evening, and came OF in an hour,
Leaking at the rate Of FIVE hundred strokes hour
With icss OF cable and a.chcg. sh. woi tooei i-.o
rdEsstown.
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From the South.

TnE SHIP ITALY-CoL. SLOO, ETC.
BALTIMORE March q, 1858.
The Southern train which arrived at dday brought
New Orleans papers Of Thursday, and two Charleston
and Savannah mails.
Col. Sloo, grantee OF the Tehuantepec contract
at New Orleans at last accounts.
The cutter Hamilton had returned to Charles
ton from cruise after the abandoned ship Italy. She
fell in with her the 18th inst, and remained by her
until the Goth but unable to bring her in account
Of bosterous weather She had 900 bales of cotton
board but had been stripped Of everything movable.
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The Lake Navigation.

DETROIT March 8, 1863
Ths steamer Fashion, running between this place and
Toledo left her third trip Of the this morning
There is no ice to obstruot navigation.
ROCHESTER, March q, 1864
The stea uer Admiral, from Toronto via Cobyrg,
rived here this morning being tho first arrival Of the
season. The Admiral will hereafter make semi weekly
trips between Rochester Toronto Hamilton, &c.
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CITY Intelligence.

Urrm srArzs AHMY.--A detachment Of about four
hundred recruits, under command Of Lieut.. J. Ca
resche Fourth Artillery will sail fron this port 70 day
In the shp Irene for Texas The following officers
attached 70 the command viz Leuts Whiting and Glib
bon Fourth Artillery; Lieuts Blake, Stockton, and
Bagby, Eighth Infantry Lieut. Cosby, Mounted Riaes;
and Assistant Surgeon Hammond, u. g. A.
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DcfosD Hon' Juu8o betts.
MARCH 3.-The Grand Jury, Of which Thos.
McNight, Esq, is foreman, were empanneled, and
the Judge having briefly called their attention to the
causes on the calendar they retired to their room to
dispose Of tho criminal business. The petty jury
were discharged until Tuesday next
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United States Mar-hnl's OAlc

MARCH 3-seyeu steamtuQs were ibelled BY the Mar
sal for not having certificates Of Inspection which the
avl Iii ie,ls. hour of ,.n o.oefvd ~ ~ so.so~y
he other three VII be bought up on Friday lthis ~
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Fire mt Lowell.

LOWELL, March 3, 1858.
block Of wooden buildings Merrimac street, owned
by William Wyman and occupied stores destroyed
by hre at O'Clock this morning The principal losers
JOS Whitney c. j. W. Maynard, the Misses Maynard,
Miss Howey and Michael Brennan The stock destroyed
consisted mostly Of dry goods and millinery. John W.
Davis book and periodical dealer saved portion Of his
stock The loss Is not vet ascertained.
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Departure OF the City OF Manehester.
PHILADELPHIA, March 3, 1853.
The steamship City of Manchester sailed for Liverpool
this morning, with 144 passengers and 900 in specie
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Snow Storm In the East.

SPRINGFIELD, March 3-12M
The late storm quite heavy on the mountains
west. Snow fell in Northampton to the depth of hve
inches and Pitts6eld twelve inches.
To day it has been showing here steadily snce daylight
and still continues with prospect Of turning to rain.
1t is also at IL NJ, showing far north Brattis-
bOrO' Vermont.