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The Empire County argus., 1854-12-02

SHARP Practice "A few days since some of the
pettfogging gentry of San Francsco,had Comman-
der Buchanan of the United States Steam Frigate
Susquehanna arrested just he was STEPPING on
board, the Frigate having her Steam up on a
charge of malicious Imprisonment of one Chapman
in the Chinese Seas. 1t appeared that Chapman
was placed in irons in obedience to sentance of a
Court Marshal and an order of Commodore Perry
The Recorder very properly kicked the case out Of
his Court but the cormorant pertoggers not satisfied
boxed the Commander about among Justices Courts
during the day until he submitted to fine and
costs, being obliged to SAIL
No matter what turns up in San Francisco
everything is sure to find its way into the Courts
If one of ouf ships of visit that harbor, or the
Allied Fleet it is all the same; they must 20
through the skinning process in the Courts of that
city. The Russian prize ship Shka was hastily got
under weigh only few days ago, and run out Of
port to escape the eternal badgering of the San
Francisco knots of the law
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STATE FINANcEs.--The forthcoming report of the
State Treasurer will show the financial condition
of the State to be better than at any time since the
formation of our Government. This is so well un-
derstood by capitalists that they prefer her bonds
at per cent. to the money. AS further proof.
we learn that the interest (S5O000) on bonds due
in New York in January has already been forward
ed. At the present time, 100000 have accumula-
ted in the sinking fund, and set apart for the
payment of the principal and interest of the bonds
due lst March 1855. We learn that the Treasu-
rer will advertise for the redemption of these bonds
in few days. There have also accumulated $780,
900 in the sinking fund for the payment of bonds
due in 1860 This shows financial condition of
State which must be truly gratifying to tax-pay-
ers. We should suppose that under these crcum-
stances, the Governor would recommend to the Leg
slature reduction of the State tax.--State Jour-
nal
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PRESENTATION oF PLATE.-Last Wednesday eve
ming number of citizens of San Francisco Assem-.
bled at the Railroad Hotel, drank toasts, made
speeches and sang songs, winding mp the perfor-
nance by presenting to Ex Mayor Garrison tea
set of solid gold, weighing four hundred ounces
Mr.. Garrison responded to the presentation speech,
and said among other things that he would soon
leave for the Atlantic States, and would do all in
his power towards cheapenng the rates to Caifor-
mia, now existing, and thought proportionaLlc ad-
vance on those leaving California should be our
motto Pretty good hope he will reduce the rates
to California it would be pity, however to loose
cent OF the present high rates. So an advance
on returning Colfornians should be encouraged in
order to balance any reduction of price on emigra-
tion to this State. Astonishing liheralty perhaps
the present generation of go!ddiggers will feel like
having another set of tea jewclry manufactured
on their own account, for Ex. Mayor Garrison, as
sleight testimonial for his services SO happily shad
owed forth, for their admiration in general and for
San Francisco spectators in particular
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THE MoRMoNs-This sect of relieionists attract
at this time considerable attention on account ol
their notions about matrimonial affairs. These lux
urous christians OF Utah Mahometans as the Alto
will have it, treat themselves to- from one to twenty
and forty wives apiece and claim all history, mod
ern congressional practice, and the Bible as sane.
tioning their plurality system. 1t is thought
Utah, the seat of Mormondom, will soon knock at
the doors of Congress for admission a State
therefore the Alta California editors would have
Congress first thrust law against polygamy at the
Mormons though it should prove but words and
grass" Wonder if the Alta is afraid all the wo-
men are going to Utah =? In Short wonder if the
editors of that paper are married
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HUMBOLDT BAY.-The Humboldt Times in spea-
king of the want of mail facilities at Humboldt
Bay says that =
Messrs. Weller, McDougal and Latham canand
will be made acquainted with our wants and be
aroused, at the ensuing season. and early in the
day, to take steps to relieve u.s. So of the success
or of DR.. Gwn--of BY or from him we have no
hope. so long as a Pacific Mail Steamship Compa-
ny is in existence. We shall endeavor, during the
ensuing winter, to make the first named Of our del
egation informed of the fact that we have no mail
communication whatever with any place; that mail
steamers pass every week almost within sight of
our wharves, carrying the mail to Oregon and less
important places north of us; that we are in want
of port of entry and land Office established here;
and among many other wants, a lantern, oil, and
keeper for our light )house.
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| The New JUDGE.--Governor Bigler has appoin-
ted Hon. Charles Fl. Bryan, of Yuba Justice of the
Supreme Court, to fill the vacancy occasioned by
the death of the Hon. Alexander Wells This ap-
pontment we are sure will give great satisfaction
We have heard the appointment spoken of in
terms of appreciation, and in no instance heard of
any fault finding from any quarter.
The State Journal says More than ordinary in
terest has been manifested in all parts of the State
in regard to this appointment. general desire
has been expressed for the selection of man who,
by his character, his capacity, and his conduct,
would do credit to the Supreme tribunal of Cafor-
MIA Especially has this interest been felt and
manifested in the mining regions. Numerous and
largely signed petitions have been sent from the in
terror districts, asking the appointment of man
familiar with the practice of courts in mining coun-
ties; and many of these petitions have particular
ly urged that the new Justice should not be a resi-
dent Of San Francisco. In accordance with these
suggestions, the Governor has appointed Mr. Bryan;
and it may be safely said that no man could have
been selected who would be so acceptable to the
people of the whole State.
| 1t is not unreasonable that the mining region,
and especially the northern districts, should feel
some jealousy of the undue influence San Francis
! co las hitherto had on the Supreme Court. The
two Senior iustices Heydonfeldt and Murray were
both residents of San Francisco at the time they
went on to the Bench and although they are now
said to reside at Bencia, they are generally consd-
cred as being at San Francisco. The interests of
mining litgants also require that there should be
at least one Justice on the Supreme Bench who is
by daily practice, familiar with the peculiar require
ments for the administration of justice in the
mines.
For upwards of three years past, Mr. Bryan has
been actively, and very successfully, engaged in
the practice of the courts in the northern portion
of the State. During this time he has secured
reputation for skill and capacity in his profession
and the opinion of his fitness for judicial Office is
prevalent in the counties where he has practiccd,
that his appointment was urgently requested by
the bar and the people of the northern districts.
We are satisfied that the people of the State will
approve the selection the Governor has made for
this high office. Of excellent natural capacity, i'm
proved by diligent culture and training Mr. Bryan
will bring to the exercise Of his judicial functions
a clear practical and we'll informed intellect Nor
is he less remarkable for his high integrity than
for his superior qualities. To his moral and intel
lectual fitness for the Office, he adds suavity of
manner and amenty of disposition, which make
Judge agreeable to the bar and acceptable to Iti-
gants.
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IBID.-Some time since we had occasion to write
chapter on this topic and now for some days past
we have noticed items from our columns in several
of the city journals without credit. The AAa o
the 29th, makes its appearance with an ''importan1
decision in practice" and with the interesting did,
places the dcsion to the credit of the State Journal
This is better however, than no credit to anybody
1t is not every day that an item can be found up in
the mountains, but when one of value does turn up
we hope our cotemporares will give credit, at least
not ibid us into fox of another color
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AUDITING COUNTY AccoUNTs.--Y Yesterday Judge
Monson of the Sixth District Court, decided it
was the duty of the County Auditor to audit and
settle all accounts against the county AS the par
ties to the suit were anxious for an immediate de-
cison of the case then before him, he did not write
out his opinion, but stated generally that he still
entertained the views heretofore expressed in his
decision denying civil jurisdiction to Courts of Ses-
sions and that the Court of Sessions of this coun-
ty did not, in his opinion have any power whatev-
er to audit Or allow accounts against the county.
Under his decision accounts must hereafter be pre-
sented to be proven before the County Recorder. -.
State Journp, Nou 18Th.
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-02

PAPER MAKNG-A printer in New York, asks
"ls there any known means by which the ink can
be totally removed from printed paper? If such
means are known. could not the immense amount
of waste paper in existence, be proftably
factured!' !' A correspondent of the London Athen-
cum claims to have lately effected the complete re-
moval of ink from paper by a very simple chemical
process. Whether this discovery can be made prac-
tically useful on large scale or not we have not
the means to Judge Times j. transcript.
Waste paper is profitaby manufactured now
every day into coarse papers which meet with G.
ready sale in market. "News" paper if freed from
ink and remanufactured several times would in
technical phrase become short" and would not
''run.n
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SURFACE AND HILL DIGGINGs.-Fhere is a large
tract of country bordering on the Costumes and
its branches which hitherto has attracted but lit
tie attention, owing to the great scarcity of water
at all seasons Of the year.
Rich discoveries were made last spring at Indian
Diggings, Brownsville, and Fiddletown, and during
the past SIMMER several tunnels have been run in
to the hills in nearly all of which encouraging
prospects have been found A large canal is now
under contract and nearly completed, which will
furnish supply of water at all seasons. A compa-
ny of gentlemen in this place and Uniontown, have
recently organized, land commenced the construction
of large canal below the forks, and will complete
their work in May next and will furnish water
along the line as the work progresses.
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GRASS VALLEY R1NG.--The Editor of the Grass
Valley Telegraph recently printed in his paper some
remarks about Madame Lola Montez, who resides
in that village with grizzly bear and other men,
bcrs of her family. Madame Lola was incensed
thereat and pitched into the editor of the sheet
aforesaid with whip in hand and found herself
sllghteously hons du combat she promises however
to enlighten the world with statement of the af-
fair, in the course of which the Grass Valley man
you are young.
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SIERRA NEVADA HoTEL--Mr. Chalmers the pro-
prietor of this popular house has recently COM
menced large addition tti, accomodatinos, which
will be completed in a few day, when his customers
will be introduced to dining room 76 by 20 feet
He is also fitting up hall for parties and balls OF
the same size 76 by 20. and in which Coloma Lodge
No. 27, I. o. of O. F. will give grand Ball, JAM
The accommodations of this house will be unsur-
passed in the mountains
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-02

POSTAGE STAMPs.WO heur enquiries often about
postage stamps and stamped envelopes If we re-
collect Alright Congress has been to a wonderful
amount of trouble to authorize the issuance of
postage stamps for the prepayment of postage. 1t
is said furthermore that these stamps have actually
been issued and that some of them have been seen
by persons now living in California. This we very
much doubt, for we have an efficient Postmaster
here, whose vigilance never would allow such
things as postage stamps to escape his notice. and
yet, no stamps can be procured at his Office he
don't deal in the article-no-sir-ee. Everybody
wants postage stamps and stamped envelopes, it is
right the people should have them and it is the
duty of their servants to furnish supply forthwith.
If the supply is not forthcoming, the milk in the
cOcoanut will have to be drawn out.
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COOP DIGGINGs.-Good diggings have been struck
on the line of the Bear Creek and Gold Hill Canal
northeast from Spanish Flat. Five and seven dol
lars to the pan, informed, was obtained Fri
day and Saturday last this neighborhood is ex-
.ensive, and has been mined but little hitherto, an
account of the scarcity of water Miners are now
prospecting for hill dggings and with encourage
ing prospects. The Bear Creek and Gold Hill
Canal will furnish supply of water during the
rainy season, and can he made permanent in the
spring with short extension, survey for which is
already made. We look for good reports from this
section
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-02

THE SABBATH.--On and after the 10th inst,
places of business in this town will be closed on
the Sabbath. An agreement to this effect has been
signed by all the business men and tsaders in Co.
Iona and they solicit the cooperation of ncighbor-
ing towns and the public in the good work of re-
membering the Sabbath day. This determination
has the appearance of practical effort and we
hope to see general observance of the Sabbath
among all classes of our citizens.
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INDIAN APpRopRIATIoNs.-A to an Act
of Congress- approved July 81, 1854, making ap-
preparations for the current and contingent expenses
of the Indian department and for fulfilling treaty
stipulations with various Indian tribes, S2,2l2,-
9S6 II is appropriated for the current fiscal year
OF this sum California receives $232,000 viz:
For continuing the removal and subsistence of
the Indians in California, ....... .....S 5000 900
Incidental expenses for Indian service, $4,000
Three Sub Indian Agents, .......... 4,50O
Ono Clerk to Superintendent, ........ $500
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-02

CoURT REpoRT.--Distrct Court 11th judicial
District Hon. J. M. Howell, presiding.
c. A. McNulty VS. Scott Church, defts. answer
withdrawn.
VIM H. Darling vs. Whitaker et al, motion of W.
Whitaker to intervene, Overruled, and judgment
rendered for plfs, for foreclosure of mortgage.
Jesse Foote Turner VS.. Hartman Ell al, demurrers,
ovcrruled
is Demaree vs,P Oasterhout ct al, Judgment for
plf. S3,957 % with interest and cost.
j. Nj. Massey VS.. W. T. Grissim ct al, by agree
ment of parties continued to next term
Nelson VanTassel VS. N Robinson, Judgment fer
deft.
C. D. Wingate VS.. Holster ct al, jury returned
special verdict, cause reserved for argument.
S. F. Robnett vs. John Dill, referred to 7. H.
Hewes, Esq, to reports judgment at the next tern,
of court.
Richard Kelly VS. VanEaton ct al, facts agreed
upon by the par les and reserved for argument prin
cipal point whether mining claim is real estate,
and subject to redemption.
R. P. Culver VS. Ketner g. Arnold, Judgment for
Plff. for possession of mining ground claimed.
{. G. Carpenter Ell al. VS. w. p. Scott motion to
set aside Sherffs sale of the Jones, Furman & Co.
Canal,moton overruled and exceptions taken, cause
will be taken to Supreme Court
Dougherty & Co. VS. Post & Stewart, ordered that
service of summons be made upon deft Post, by pub
lication for three months cause continued to next
term.
R. Morrison VS. corpo. of Brady Berdan & Co.,
Jury found special verdict, reserved for argu
ment.
Sophronia Chambers VS. John Chambers, action
for divorce, referred to T. H. Hewes, Esqr. to re-
port the facts.
Edward Kegan VS. R. Rodgers ct al, Judgment for
defts
The Court has been sitting nearly two weeks and
little business remaining except % hear argu-
ments in res erved cases. and pronounce Judgement
Will finally adjourn at an early date.
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-02

THE IDLE AND INDUSTRIOUS MINER---We have
received from the publishers, Messrs Anthony s.
Co., copy of the above work, which consists of a
series of engravings representing the of the
idle and Industrious miner, from the commence
ment to the close of their mining experience. The
work should have an extensive circulation.
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UNIoNTowN- Business about Uniontown is re-
vivng rapidly, and miners are congregating in
great numbers. Surface diggngs are good and
abundant, which with a new ditch just completed
running high along the side of the hills, in addition
to the four canals passing that point, furnish am
pie room and abundance of new ground for mi
ming. Uniontown is one mile below Coloma, and
through it the Sacramento Stages pass daily.
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$232,OOO.
Total,

TERRITORIAL EXTENT OF THE UNITED STATES
According to Col. J. J. Albert, Top Eng, in square
miles is ...... ........... 1888 1853
Square miles as per. census of 1850, 3:306,S65
Mr.. De- Bow says ys.--"The territorial entent Of
the Republic is ten times as large that of Great
Britain and France combined Three times as
large as the whole of Franco, Britain, Austria
Prussia, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Holland and
Denmark together, and equal in extent with the
Roman Empire or that of Alexander the Great
neither of which extended 100000 square miles,
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On DrT.--It is rumored that the Hon B, +. Keene
is preparing to fish for the Gubernatorial nomina-
ton next year. and that the candidate for the State
Treasurersh;p talked of few weeks since, will in
consequence be dropped. Also, that Ell Dorado
will not press severely her claims for the Sergeant
Mt Arms of the House. at the approaching session Of
the Legislature,
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PLACER CoUNTY.-The Grand Jury of this Coun.
ty have leteiy published report from which it ap
pears that the total Indebtedness of the County
Nov. Is, 1854, amount to S22S62 and that the
amount of revenue collected from the Celestial
Johns in that County is S24220. Since the August
term Of the Court of Sessions the county indebted
ness has been reduced S2596 &c.
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passed in the mountains

FOREIGN CoIN.--According to a resolution of the
San Francisco bankers, foreign coins will be re-
ceved at their real value onlv. after this date and
only five dollars of foreign silver will be received
on any one day. Hereafter franc pieces will be
worth only twenty cents at the counters of the
banks
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-02

DEDICATION Coloma Lodge, |. o. O. F. will
dedicate their hall the first of January next =
Rev.Mr Taylor, of Morning Star Lodge will deliver
an address to the order the occasion. In the
evening grand Ball will be given at The Sierra
Nevada Hotel Members of the order will appear
in regalia.
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-02

Judge Nelson Of the Campbell county (Ky.)
court on the 25th ult at the instigaton of j. r
Hallam Esq, of Newport, decided that his court
had no jurisdiction to naturalize foreigners, claim
ing that Congress had no power to confer jursdic-
ton on State courts, and that the county courts
OF Kentucky are not courts having common-law
jurisdiction
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-02

Coloma Lyceum is; "Are carly marriages expe-
dient ?" All persons desiring light on this subject
can obtain by attending at the hall of the Lyceum
Monday evening next.
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POPULATION or THE UNITED STATES including
Whites, free Colored and Slaves as per. Census in
1870 was ...... ...... 1895, 1927
1900. ............ ...... ...... 5,305, 925
18l0.... ...... ...... Z239,S14
1920. ................. ...... ...9,63S, 131
1S40... ................ .H,069,4 453
1850. $50. ....... ...... ........ 23,191,S76
Of the present population 434, ,495 are free Col
ored, 3,204,3l3 Saves,--making total White popu-
laton, 19,553,06S. OF this number 2,24O 535 were
borne in foreign countries. Besides, we have 4OO,-
764 Indians and according to the late Census
100000 of them are set down for California
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THE Gold shipped from California in the space
Of three years and eight months amounts to S17O,
548.S78, and larger amount will probably be
shipped from thence in 1854 than 1853, when the
amount of S54,995,000 The following table will
show the amount of gold received from California
at the port of New York since the lst January,
1853 to the present time, and the amount of specie
exported during the same period as compared with
last year:
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COUNTERFEIT CoIN.-Counterfet S4 peices are
in circulation, The imposition is con trived by re-
ducng Prusian quarters and galvanizing them-
Look out for the swndlc.
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-02

The Court OF SEssIoNs-James Johnson, Coun
ty Judge, Carson and Stoddard, Associates Justices
viii convene Monday, Dec 4th,
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GOLD Dusr.-The shipments of gold from Cali
fernia for the month of Nov, amount to S5,276,.
562 81, as follows
Nov lst--pr John L. Stephens, ... Sl,872,2l2 21
Nov 9th pr Cortes, ,............. S73,2SO 90
Nov. l6th-pr Golden Gate, ........ 1,675,3lS 80
Nov 24th--pr Uncle Sam, ......... 855,752 90
Total .,...,....,,.,,.,.,., S5,276.562 81
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