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The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-24

Democratic party in 48, and that whilst the leaders
of that movement must be regarded as traitors, he
still is willing to admit the rank and file back again.
not faction, but as portion of the National
Democratic party. This amnesty, however should
not enttle them to front seats, to the exclusion of
those who have always stood firm in defense of De-
mocratic principles. The acquiescence of the Van
Buren, faction in the compromise measures in so no
more entities them to be received back again into
the party as its prominent men, than it does those
Seward Wings, who were also compelled at BaIt-
more to swallow the Fugitive Slave Law. He evil
IDENTIFY believes in the wisdom of putting such men
on probation to test their sincerity This let
ter of Mr.. Weller opens the Congressional game
THE PRESIDENT AND TIE PACIFIC RAILRoAD.--A
correspondent of the New York Herald, writing.
from Washington under date of Nov. 18th, says:
Senator Gwin had an interview with the Presi-
dent, upon the subject of the Pacific Railroad pro-
iect-a very different affair, however, from the
scheme in which Robert j. Walker is Interested
1t is exceedingly doubtful whether Doctor Gwim
will be able to smooth away the irregularities which
the President sees in all the Pacific Railroad schemes
yet presented; and unless some plan can be hit up
on, by which nothing will be asked at the hands Of
the Government, | think the Executive will come
out fatfooted againstt."
THE CAL1FoRN1A MAIL SERvIcE.-The Washing
ton correspondent of the N. Y. Herald in his letter
of the 18th ult., says:
The advertisement issued by the Postmaster Cen
eral in accordance with the resolution Of the last
Congress, inviting tenders for carrying the ocean
mails all the routes and looking to the purchase
of the old ships owned by the different mail steam
lines, which at the time of their construction
received" by the Department, is not understand,
likely to bring forth any immediate results
Scarcely any bids have yet been received and none
of such character as to induce the Postmaster
General to do than report the fact to Congress
The truth is, that mere saving itwould scarce
ly pay to take Laws Aspinwalrs steamers, even
duction in the cost of transporting the mail for the
balance of the time for which these contracts have
yet to run
The Postmaster General will, however, recon-
mend for the consideration of Congress the Near
aqua route, and also the Ramsay route, by the way
Of Vera Cruz and Acapulco By both these routes
a speedier communication can be had with Califor-
MIA than by the way of Panama.
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From Australia.

The following letter from Australia addressed to
D. G. WALDRoN, by Mr.. S. A. LOGAN, formerly of
this place, was handed to us for publication. The
excitement in reard to the mines in that country
has partially subsidized, and but few if any, now con-
template leaving California for that region. There
may be some, however, who feel disposed to try
their fortunes in new field, and to such we ear
nestly recommend serious perusa of the subjoined
letter.
OVENS DIGGINGs, AUSTRALIA,
August Both, 1858.
D. G. WALDRoN-DEAR SIR owe you an apol
ogy for not writing sooner, but is hard to apollo
gize when person has nothing to say in extenua-
ton of his negligence, pass it without another
word.
We left San Francisco on the Oath OF March last,
and touched at the Sandwich and Navigators ISL
ands, and arrived in Melbourne on the Oath of
June just three months time from San Francisco.
Let me tell those who have an intention of coming
here, that ours is about an average trip. After
getting our things landed we started for the dig
gngs called Bendigo, distant about 100 miles from
Melbourne. We were compelled to travel on foot,
there being no horses, mules OR oxen. We remain
ed at Bendigo four five weeks, without doing any
thing and then started for the Ovens Dggings 200
miles distant, where are at present.
From Bendigo to this place we were again COM
PEELED to make it afoot carrying our blankets and
clothing. We expect to remain in this vicinity as
long as we stay in the country word in regard
to the mines here. AS far they have been dis
covered they are not so extensive as in California
nor so regularly distributed, q mean the gold
throughout the earth. The gold here lies more in
patches than in California. 1t is the general opn-
ion here, however that the goldfelds of this coun
try are not one-half discovered, and from what
have have good to believe that such is
the fact The mines here, so far as discovered have
been without doubt richer than the mines were
in California If there are not more gold fields
opened this coming summer don't think the chan
ces Of making money are good here they are
with you; and | would certainly advise my friends
about Coloma to stay where they are. If were in
California and knew what know now, would
stay there, although am not discouraged here
know there is money to be made here, and if we
be fortunate to strike ofthose rich leads
we may take out our pile in short time Tell
all the boys to keep cool and stay where they are
They in better country in every sense of the
word than this is.
In conclusion would say that we have all enjoy
ed good health since we left Coloma. The climate
of this country is much the that of Califor-
MA, but not so healthy Five of us from California
are camping together Messrs, Weller, Grggs and
myself from Coloma, and the other two from the
Southern counties The other gentlemen who
started with from Coloma know nothing Of
Yours, truly
S. A. LOGAN.
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SHOOTING AFFRAY.-On Thursday morning last,
at Coon Holloau, dispute arose between Edward
Fennel and James Logan about mining claims
Harsh words passed between them, and both, as we
are informed, became much excited, when pistols
were drawn. Logan fired, the ball taking effect in
the left breast of Fennel, wounding him MORALLY.
Mr.. Fennel leaves family residing at Coon Hol-
low. Logan was arrested by Sheriff Buel, and
lodged in Jail.
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Court of Sessions.

Court of Sessions.
The Honorable Court Of Sessions has been sitting
most of the week. Hon. James Johnson presi-
ding, and Esquires Doyle and Southworth, Asso-
ciates. Asyet, little business of any moment has
been done. The Grand Jury is still in session
Only two cases have been tried.
The People vs. Robert Brown --Assault.-
guilty, and was fined $40 and costs.
The People VS.. Timothy Donavan.-Perjury-
Trial by .ury-verdct of guilty sentence deferred.
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THE EMPIRE COUNTY ARGUS.

ng- 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 c. DUNCAN, ut the Bookstore ollie
cornt & Strong San Francisco viii act Agent for the
1rrus All orders for this Office left with him, will be
promptly attended to.
MR.. d. G.. WALDRON, is our authorised Agent for
this county.
]. G. LADUE. Esq, will act MS agent for the Argns,
at Msmalhte Hill.
Nessrs Pickering & Bradshaw are authorized to net as
Accents for the 4rrls in pacerve Persons subscribing
at their News Depot Nam Street will have their papers
left at their residence place of business free of charge
MAGIS'TR AT!:S BLANKS of all kinds, Attachments.
subroenas Executions &c &c, constantly on hand and
for sale at this Office.
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FIREMAN'S ELECTION.

Ladder Company, on Friday evening 9th instant, D.
E. Buel was elected Foreman; M. Holiness Assis-
tant do; Joseph c. Prescott, Secretary, and G. D.
Hurburt, Treasurer.
On Friday evening 10th instant, vote of thanks
was unanimously rendered Mr.. Holmes for an
alarm Bell, which he presented to the Company.
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is growing in population rapidly that the Indians,
if gathered together in any one place within our
boundaries will soon have to be removed again.
For the facts related above we are under obliga-
tons to Deputy Sheriff Weton, who will please ac-
cept our thanks
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-24

nSs~ At the recent election in San Francisco
DAvIb MAHoNY, the Democratic nominee, was
elected State Senator to fill the vacancy occasoned
by the resignation of the Hon. S. Brannan, by a
majority of more than three thousand over his
Wing competitor, w. B. Farwell. But small vote
was polled
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-24

B9s~ MEssRs. MCCONNELL s. Co., the gentleman
~ Agents of Wells, Fargo Co.'S Express are dali
ly placing us nnder obligations, by laying upon
our table the most copious files of State and At
lantic papers, and by their many other polite at
tentions.
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Bag Our thanks are due to Adams 6, Co., for va
rious favors during the past week.
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BE- AT the election on Wednesday last Samuel
b. Wallace was elected constable for this town.
ship.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-06-09

|Gcorge Turner, Esq entered up
on the discharge Of the duties Of Collec-
tor of this port Wednesday. We presume
thlt he will perform the work of execu
Honer Immediately, by taxing off the
le ads oi number OF Wing officers in
lis department. ; this will undoubtedly
be very unpleasant job Tor Mr.. Tur-
ner, Tor he is naturally kindhear,ed
nan and possesses keen ieeIi' gs.-bu,
the hungry must be fed. and the mod
ern Daniel must be raised from the lions
den, and the modern Stephen Can no
,onger remain martyr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-06-09

REMEDY FOR CANcEp.-Col. Ussery,
Of the parish .f De Soto, informs the
editor Of the Caddo Gazette that he
FULLY tested remedy for this trouble
some disease, recommended TO him by
Spanish woman, native Of the coun-
try. The remedy is this Take an egg
and break il pour out the white, retain
ing the yolk in the shell, put IN salt and
mix with the yolk as long as il will
receive it, stir them together until the
saive is formed put portion of this on
piece OF stcking-plas,er, and apply il
TO the cancer about twice day. He
has tried the remedy twice in his own
family with complete success.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-06-09

GERMAN LYRICS by Rev. Charles
T. Brooks. Ticknor g. Co. have issued
in handsome volume this most weicom
collection Of German poems. |, is one
Of the most admirable contributions
that has been made 10 literature for
many months, and is sure to meet with
reception worthy Of lis importance.
Anastasius Grun, the leading name re-
presented in the volume, is poet whose
writings in his own country have
produced prodiglous sensation, and
have gained for their author the name
of the father Of the poetry OF Young
Germany, "The Ship Cincinnatus,"
and THE Fire Eas,ers," OF this author,
are among the bes, poems OF our time
Ruckert, INLAND, Freiigrar,h, Muller,
and some thirty other German bards,
appear in Mr.. Brooks's beautiful ransla-
tions. No living translator has yet
appeared who surpa ses Mr. Brooks IN
ease and accuracy. His fine scholarship
is everywhere recognized, both at home
and abroad, and this new volume will
add to his widespread lame.-Bosion
Trans.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-06-09

GRErNwooD CEMErERY.-This popu-
lous city of the dead is now arrayed in
it's srring attire, and it's cool shades at
tract large number Of visitors. On an
average, eighteen Interments take place
daily and passing the gate way, from
morning I'LL night is nearly unbroken
line of funeral professions. During n
small portion of the year the daily num-
ber, Of interments reaches IS or 30
Since the first OF January las, the inter-
ments numbered 2,760. The total num-
ber of lnterments since it's first organza.
ton TO the present time, is 24,470, OF
which 23,7l2 were made previous to the
opening Of the present year. The first
intermentsook place in September, 1910.
Jour. Of Commerce.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-06-09

bt-The new York Tribune rcjoices
that the disturbing element OF :he Maine
law has contributed to the election Of a
Locoioco Senator and two Locoioco
Representatives, from the strong Whig
county Of Augusta, in Virginia, under
the impression that the successful can
didates are advocates OF that law.
What will the Tribute say, should it
chance TO learn that the Wings owe
their defeat not 10 their opposition to,
but theie advocacy Of the very measure
the Tribune cpmmends 2 Would it
not affect somewhat the jub,lant tone
with which 1t chronicles Wing defeat7
-Boston Alias.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-06-09
oo- Rev. Edward Peterson. of Ne,

o. Rev. Edward Peterson, Of New
port, disappointed office seeker, is
down upon Gen. James and Gov. Thurs.
ton, because they preferred Judge At
kns for Surveyor to him. lie publish
es his grievances 10 the Newport News.
What he complains Of is chat Gen.
James and Gov. Thurston have assum-
cd the right to direct who shall and who
shall not, hold Offices under President
Pierce. lie considers il a stretch Of
power which the Democracy have not
been accustomed 10 witness and the
appointments made, at the instance oi
these men, elder Peterson thinks shows
a want Of soundness in the administra-
ton. In concluding his last epis,le, the
Rev. MIR. Peterson says he goes in Tor
rofdiiea in office from principle belicv-
ing it TO be Republican, and the oppo-
cite, aristocratlcal and despotic. He
thinks II high time 10 cease eulogizing
party az having oil the virtue, patriot
Ism and Intelligence when there exists
such a ram ofpnncipls.- Warren Star.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-06-09

Messr, Chang and Eng-,hose in
teresting exotics, from VIII sc land oil
the golden fountains and talking lauras,
and singing trees that graced our
juvenile literature were derived-were
much gratifed by an Introduction to
Mrs Partingron, one Of whom assured
lcr that he had heard Of her in Siam
many years ago, bot The other didn't
-ecollect about It. Oh informing her Of
heir intention TO 90 to Saratoga or
Newport the coming summer, the old
lame wondered at the determination.
- How crowded you will be !" sand she,
q accommodations are so scarce !;
though dare say you could, upon
Emergency, both sleep in one bed" The
suggestion was happy one-all the
d fficulty was removed in an instant
and the dual gentleman smiled
hankee with his four lips, and Mrs.
Paitington waved parting benedc-
ton TO him with her green cotton
umbrella, rs he disappeared in the
crowd Boston Post.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-06-09

To Destroy RoAcHEs. Take an
earthen bowl or other high earthen YES
sci and fill it hall full Of molasses and
water, made very sweet; place il on
the floor, near the haunts oi'the insects,
and place one or more strips of board
or shingle, with one end resting on the
vessel and the other on the floor. The
insects attracted by the odor ofth mix
ture, will ascend these strips and plunge
into the mixture, whore they will spec
diIy drown or course, precaution
should be first taken to exclude every
thing else which will attract them from
their re ,ch.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-06-09

OFFICIAL THE following ia literal
copy OF a "begger's petition" which
has lately been circulated by Il ad with
particularly red hair, and candy com
pleAion -
This Is to certify that the bearrr,
Antonio Patrico O'Flahcrtyo, is a
native OF Italy, and belongs 10 some OF
those unfortunate families who were
thrown from the crater OF Mount
Vesuviue in the eruption oi 1907 and
in descending the sides of the rugged
mountain, with masses OF stone, lava,
&c, was cruelty separated from his
fond parents, his tender sisters, and
loving brothers. Thus he wat thrown
upon the world at an early age, an
orphan without friends hut, by the aid
OF philanthropic Italians, he vas enabled
to procure license, and a stock OF
penny papers, which he ior months
continued TO sell st the various railroad
stations in and about Na'las by untir-
ing industry and strict economy. he Was
,nabled to reach this country, through
which he now wabders in hopes OF
meeting hls long lost separated family,
who, as tho wind was blow ng strong
from the East, at the time OF the eruP-
ton, he doubts not exls' somewhere
among us.
recommend this young cirder TO
the tender mercies OF the benevolent,
knowing as do that he is honest, and
his story (Which he cannot speak in
EngIish) is a true one.
(Signed) HUMDRUM HOPKINS;
Captain OF ship Titus A. Peep.
JrLts CAESAR, Jr., Charge d. AfaIres
at Naples
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-06-09

III Cherries without stones have been
produced in France by the following
method In the spring, before the Cit
culation Of the sap, young seeding
cherry tree is split from the upper ex-
tremity down to the fork of its roots /;
then, by means Of a piece OF wood in
the form Of spatula, the pith is care
fully removed from the tree. in such a
manner as TO avoid any excoriation, or
other injury knife is used only for
commencing the split. Afterwards the
two sections are brought together and
tied with woolen, care being taken to
close Theoretically with clay the whole
length Of the cleft. The sap soon rcu-
mites the separated portions of the tree,
and, two years afterwards, cherries are
produced Of the usual appearance, but,
instead Ct stones, there will only be
small soft pellicks.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-06-09
THIRD WARD.

4 the Wing meeting in the Third
Ward, Friday eve'ng, Benjamin Mar,h
was elected Chairman and Rober, S.
Barker Secretary.
The following nominations, were made
Warden, Samuel B. Vernon.
Clerk, John w, DAVIS.
Alderman, Benjamin Marsh.
Common Councilmep, RobertJ. Tay-
or Henry Tisdale.
The meeting then adjourned.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-06-09

DDr. Johns, IA distinguished Epis-
copal clergyman OF Maryland, lately
preached in Methodist church. The
ac, called down upon him the censure
of the Bishop. The subject was brought
before The Convention, and debated with
considerable asperi,y. To men of CON-
mon sense, and Of common religious
liberation, it seems hardly creditable
that such an act could be complained
Of. II Bishop Nottingham believes
that the precepts Of his church are true,
one would suppose that he would be
glad to have them preached from any
pulpit and to any audience that would
listen TO them.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-06-09
SECOND WARD

At the Wing meeting IN the Second
Ward, Thursday eve. George w. Tay-
ior, was elected Chairman, and Benz.
II. Stevens, Secr,t,ry. The iol'owi' 6
candidates were then nominated -
Warden, George w. Taylor.
Clerk, William d. Lake.
Alderman, William Stevens.
Common CouncIlmen, Joseph Sher.
man, Marshal c. Slocum.
The meeting then adjourned.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-06-09

THK PRESENT WITHOUT THE Past.
What a spirit is there in that word old!
Who would live in q world where there
was nothing oIdF Experience would
no,, could not nor sedat.ness, nor re-
flection, slow and thoughtful. Fancy
might, perhaps; but 10, imagination,
that deeper power Of the soul. And
could the heart let go all its attach
men,s, and yet lve2 And hope, ever
beautiful hope, theagh the iutLre be its
nourlsher, is The child Of the | ast, and
waits by the bed OF WEAKNESS or sorrow.
And how large would be the discourse
OF reason looking before and never al
teri What would prospect be 10 us,
without reuospec, A strange land
without a guide. And what is the pres
ent TO US. wilhou, a lingering feeling Tor
the past7 A state Of sell compacency
strangely blended with restlcesness, and
an impatient desire 10 be something we
are not, no matter what, and 10 gain
something we have not, no mat er how.
[R. II. Dana, Jr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-06-09

REVISED EDITION OF SHAKsPEARE.-J
s. RedfeId, New York, announces the
publication Of the works OF Shakespeare,
reprinted from the newly disc covered
copy Of the folio Of 1882. The copy,
our readers will rem ember, was discov-
cred by J. Paine Collier, Esq, and is
now in his possession. ltcon,ains nearly
tWenty thousand manuscript corr lections
of the text Of Shakespeare. This edition
is to be issued in sixteen numbers, at
twenty-five cents each. 1t will contain
also history Of the stage at the time,
an introduction to each play, and
life OF the poet, by Mr.. Collier. This
is an important publication, and one
that will be welcomed by all the admi-
rers Shakespeare.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-06-09

Douglas Jerrold, dramatist, satirist
and editor Of some celebrity in Eng land,
and not unknown here, intends to visit
America on Iecturi1g tour, early in
the fall Of the year. Mr.. Jerrold has
been associated with Punch almost
from its infancy as a lecturer he is
brilliant but btter-progressive, though
hopeless of any ultimate benefit. He is
a cynic in It's true sense, and never
wags his tail but when he is about to
bite.-Boston Post.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-06-09

OsE OF THE N.-Last Monday
evening trading boat ccme down lie
river with crew composed Of one irc
man. She wac on deck and managed tia
oars eXrerlly as any man. Tie wind
blew the boaiin agaii ,,he wharf boats,
and rcatened It's destruction, but, re-
iusing the assistance Of those on shore;
she gallanily pushed out, graz led the
oar and finally ESCAPED the Threatening
dangers and nUnied saiely down tho
river. ], is reported there wns an nttach-
ment here for her husband and his boat,
but she proved the fact that there wasa
greater attachment for him on board.
We are glad II won. Burreh Tor tho
rimme', - Erdnsrith (hd.) Journal,
l9h.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-06-09
INDEPENDENCE, May 25.

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poh;n.oo AIlon and Ear. and o,,..
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c,;,orres and ono mr. ,wo r,om ri p,so
and Chihuahua
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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-06-09

~The "no party' meeting, on
Monday evening, dissolved without taxi
ing up collection to pay for the can
dies conseq quently Gov. Gibbs was
compelled to hand out the change for
the same. That was all right, for it
was his meeting, and the Gov. is EN-.
phatically and truthfuIly no party
man.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-06-09
FOURTH WARD.

~ meeting OF the Whige OF tie
Fourth Ward, held Thursday eve, S III
w Macy, was elected Chairman, and
Henry N. Ward, Secretary.
The following nominations were made !:
Warden, James A. Greene.
Clerk, John 7. Stanhope.
Alderman Oliver Read.
Common Councilmen, Henry CastoG,
william S 'Vose.
The meeting then adjourned.