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Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22

difficulty. John McC owan was up the
street farther. I went up to Babe
ldefendant), aud srked him if lie drew
knife on any one ia this town. and
struck him; | did not follow him.
Ned Brown think had taken one or
two glasses, bu: he knew what he was
about.
George Hillduth swoln--I know de-
PENDANT, knew that he and Dawson
had some difficulty, saw defend ant at
ter he had the trouble with Dowson,
Oh Maine street, about Is minutes
after should think, defendant was
looking for something; there was a
man. with him by the name OF Frank.
Defendant then went of, and frank
came into the house. and then went to
the Fandango; was there when the
fire commenced; | did not see Babe
in the Fandango house.
Lewis Daregnay sworn-knOys the
prisoner, saw him the night of the fire
about one quarter of an hour before
the alarm of fire. He was in the street
close to the Fandango, he came run
ming. saw him first in the street near
the Fandango, between that and where
the fire commenced. He went into
the Fandapgo house below stairs-had
no hat On and when he passed he put
his hand on lis revolver. l did not
see him after that, in about Is minutes
the fire commenced.
J. c. Floyd rccalled-It was about
Is minutes from the time l had the
CONVEX alton with the defendant, to
the alarm.
Il. Johnson sworn-know the de-
fendels. saw him Oh the night of the
fire near the Water Companys' Lum-
Der Yard, between he hours Of three
and FIVE. Defendant said come along
boys Columbia is burning; he was
running towards town, and | after
wards saw him, in Columbia doing
nothing, Washington street was then
burnt.
T.. J. Still sworn-Board a. the
Philadelphia House, defendant has
worked for me- seine three or four
weeks. TIL, reason why l think he
was in bed, is when lett home for
the fire took another hat, and when
came to town, the prisoner had my
hat on, wore the one had home that
evening. | saw the prisoner in jail
the day he was sent there, and he asked
me about remark that | made iha,
night which he might have heard if he
had been in bed. sleep at Mckin-
ney's~-a nan ri gIlt walk sbere in lo
or Is minutes.
S. Carter sworl-k now defendant,
saw him at the fire, he appeared to be
at work, was cutting rope.
Francis Wyman sworn-Kuow the
defendant, saw him the night of the
fire ct Farnsworth's Saloon; he had
some tronIle with John Dawson, ]
came back with him to look for his
hat, he then told me lie was going home,
whether he went horne o.. net do not
know 1t was about ten minutes after
lie IdU ttle II OuDIc WIFI LAWSUIT, tc
came back after hi, hat, told me to
speak to the woman he was with, then
he left.
Patrick German swMn-I know the
prisoner at the bar, saw him the morn
ing OF the FIRE. ! ian out, and the
first man Isaw ia the street was the
defendant without hat, the fire had
jus. tried, it had not eros ed the street,
| saw the defendant between the
Court House and Higgins he was
walking slowly.
Thoula; Higgins sworn-Says that
the last witness that was sworn, has
boarded with him. and sold him that
the Ere was close to his house.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22

u Two indiyidua.s by the Sonora
ar, lived at the bridge last evening, and
dumping their blankets, frying-Pan.
crockery and cheese, asked OF by
stander. "How far to Columbia,"
They were answered this was the place.
81 want to know? dew tell, why we
heard it was burned up" "Oh, yes
says the person SO interrogated, but
that was week ago." "What a FAST
place remarked the new corners, guess
Wen stop here SPELL"
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22

PANoRAMA.--By reference to the
advertisement it will he seen that the
Panorama eff the Overland Route to
California will be exhibited in this tow
on Tuesday evening July 25th All
those who wish to see li.o like picture
of Life on the Plains, together with the
elephant tail and all, should be present
at the exhibition on Tuesday evening
next.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22

A Very UNGALLAsr SPIRIT.-A
Boston paper says that a lady at Column
JUS, Ohio, recently inquired of the spir-
t rappers, how many children she had.
Che spirit replied four. he husband,
urprised at the accuracy OF the reply,
.lso stepped in, and inquired how many
hildren he had and was answered, tfro:
The spirit was repeatedly asked the
question, in order, is possible, to correct
be mistake, but persisted in giving the
;ame answer.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22
~ Messrs. Wells, Fargo Il Co.

u Messrs. Wells, Fargo 4 Co.,
Bankers, have Just received one OF
Holman & Fernand's Fire and Thief
proof Safes, the came that took the
premium at the Boston Fare. 1t is
certainly a beautiful article, and those
depo ling init can rest easy as to its
security. The same finn have also
received a magnificent pair of scales
that win compare with any in the
country for accuracy and flush.
II miners would deposit their coin
or da t in our Blinking houses, instead
Of keeping it in their Cabins and
Bunks we would have fewer robberies
to record.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22

~ Persons who have through the.
confusion on the night Of the fire, got
property nor belonging to them, will
please report the same at the Clipper
Office, and notice will be given SO
that the proper owner can get it.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22
PROCEEDINGS OF THE WING
COUNTY CONVENTION.


The Wing equity Convention of
Tuolumne county, met at Jamestown,
July 18th 1854.
Judga James w. STUART, Of James
town, was elected President; John T..
Haines, A. Simpson, G. S. Ravens,
and Samuel Dearborn, v. Presidents /;
John Sedgewick, J. A. Cogswell, Sec
rctaries.
A committe appointed for the pur-
pose, reported the names of one hun
dred and twenty-three delegates, rep
resenting thirty-two precincts.
The following ticket was nominated:
For Sena.or-Col. George w. Whit
man, Of Staples Ranch.
Assembly-Dr. A. Add Marshall. Of
Sonora; DIR. Thomas J. Oxley, of Co
lumbia; Saml. McCurdy, Esq, of D on
Pedro's Bar; Oscar Alliston, Esq, Of
Tuttletown.
Assessor-Jamcs p. Clough, Esq.,
Of Sonora.
Coroner-Dr. Sperry, of Shaw's
Flat.
For Supervisors-James B. Smith.
Of Chinese Camp; VIM. McAfee, Of
Shaw's Flat; Capt. Haley, of Colum-
bia Edward Tichenor. of Don Pedro )
Bar, and VIM. Fl. Smith, of Jamestown,
Delegates to State Conyention-J.
Sedgewick, D. 0. McCatty, VIM. F.
Williamson. E. E. Spauldlns, Geo. c.
Haines, VIM. McAfee, Alfred Means,
Jas. w. Stewart, L. L. Alexander,
Jas. f. McFarlane, and D. P. Bald
win.
County Committee-James w.
Stewart, Oliver Wolcott, J. A. Cogs-
well, Alfred Means, j. A. Jackson.
The following resolution, offered by
A. w. Kimball, Esq, was unanimous
ly adopted:
Res0lred, That the Convention hail
with delight, the publication Of that
staunch Wing paper, the Stock, on Ar
gus, and heartily recommend it to the
Wings of 'ruolumne County, and all
those friendly to the glorious cause for
which it so manfully battlea.
JAS. w. STUART. Pre-ide.t.
JoHN J. MCDANIEL,
a. 5 MPsoN, " D
G.. 5. Ravens,
SAMUEL DEARBORN
JOHN SrDcwIcK, secre,sr;es
J. A. CoGswELL.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22
- We learn by the San Francisco

- We learn by the San Francisco
papers that a bill has passed both
Houses Of Congress, increasing the
commission Of Deputy Postmasters in
this State nearly one-third the present
allowance, and authorizing the Post
master-General to make allowance for
expenses incurred by distributing off,
ceS.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22

% We are under many obligations
to Senator Quinn, for Hon. ]. A. Nc
Douglas speech on the Pacific Rail
Road; also Of Hon. M. S. Latham,
on the acquisition of Cuba.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22

- The U. S. Mail closes at the
Columbia Office, Thursday 9th inst.
Call and get the Clipper & Gazette,
either at the publication Office, Post
office, or r. II. Towle's Circulating
Library.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22

DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.
The Convention met at the Baptist
Church, Sacramento, On the 18TH
There was large number of Delegates
in attendance, and confusion aud exci,e-
ment eigned supreme. Two presidents
were elected, Judge Meow Of the
electiorists and Ex. Gov. McDaugai of
the anti-e!ectionists. After waiting, a
: :..:s. CIV; {, noise ana confusion una, ~ -
clock 7. A., accomplishing nothing, the
invention left the Church in body
and the next morning branched off ia
two Conventions. The Electionists
met at 9 O'Clock, at Carpenters build
Jugs, and nominated JAS. A. McDsugal
and NJ. S. Latham. for Congress, and
P. X. Woodside for Clerk. After lis
ten;ng to speeches, an Address, and
resolutions, the Convention adjourned
sine die. The Anil Electiopisis met at
the Musical Hall, and nominated J. ".
Denver p. +. Herbert for Congress,
aud c. A. Leakc for Clerk. Speeches
were made, an Address adopted and
resolutions passed, after which the Con
vcntion djourned sine die.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22

u The San Joaquin Republican
and the STOCKTON Argxs have conclu-
ded that a daily publication of Doth
papers is not required, will not pay
perhaps. Hencefo,th the Republican,
IS issued tri-weekly, on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, and the Ar-
gus on the alternate days of the week.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22

- To OUR SUBsCRIBERs.-Those
who do not get the "Ciipper," will
please call at our Office and give us
their address, and in future it will be
delivered at their dwellings.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22
FANNY FERN ON ScHooLMrsrRHssEs,

FANNY FERN ON SCHOOLMrSrRRssES,
Il was never on an august school COM
mittee, bat if I ,cas, I'd make s'ns
qua no. that no school marin should be
inaugurated who had not been married
mother; l don't believe in old maids;
they know very well that they have not
fulfilled their family destiny, and
wouldn t have them wreakipg their bill
lious vengeance on my urchins, if | had
my. No woman gets the acid effectu-
.liy out of her temper till she has taken
natrimopy the ssnatural way
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22

"LIFE's PACK OF CARDS"
have received from the author, Nh.
Allen lie Bours, of Stockton, poem
bearing the shove title.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22

% The thanks of this community
are due to the Lumber men who have
not raised in the price of their lumber,
and have also given time to those who
have not had the cash to pay down.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22

II Adams l. Co. have supplied us
literally during the week-for which
they will accept our thanks.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22

E~The rumor circulated about town
last week aad which was noticed IN the
Extra of Saturday, 10 the effect that a
legal gentleman had advised the '.jump
ing" Of a certain lot, has, on investiga
ton. proved unfounded; and the remark:
of the Gentleman referred to, are inten.
icd too apply only to the person or per
sons originating the report.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22

= In press, and viii shortly APP
pear, Book entitled California Sac
rifce, or the last Of the Montezumas."
BY J. w. GLASS.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22

% Wells Fargo & Co., were first
to supply US with the N. Y. Herald
and Tribune.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22

SrILL THEY CoME.--We were shown
by c. j. Brown Esq, of Adams s Co.'S
Express, specimen Of gola weighing
sixteen and quarter pounds, taken out
of Fletcher's Canonade claim, in San
tiaso gulch, yesterday. Ifany person
having diseased peppers, will call on
Charley, who will give them sight Of
the s'critter, we will warrant a per-
manent cure.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-22

n The Sonora Telegraph Meeting
takes place this afternoon at two o'clock
at the Odd Fellows Hall
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-01
ASSEMBLY CHAMBER.

March 22d, 1854.
Dear Cit 1en.-You no doubt would
like to know what your servants are doing
for you ut the cap .tal-well, we are now
going along very smoothly since the two
great questions Of the session, the r,mova
and the Senatorial. have been disposed Of
we have set to work in good earnest, and
your correspondent hepes and believes that
some good may yet come out of Nazareth.
The principal bills OF general nature
and of general inter st, that have passeG
up to this time are the following:
JOINT resolutions TO Congress in re.at: ION
to additional mail facilities between New
York. San Francisco and Oregon, ard
between San francisco and China via the
Sandwich Islands. joint resolutions ask
ing Congress for the establishment OF IA
free watering place on the humboldt
Desert; also "a bill granting to the United
States Il lot upon winch to erect Custom
House III the city of San Francisco, III
consideration If the sum oi $. LU,GGG. a
bill to extend the time allowed to owners
ot Saves brought to this State prior TO
her admission into the Union, to apprt-
itut anu tukc VII Inc Dtutc Hc Dft ), Ill
till extends the time to April Io...--a.so IA
bill making SPECIFIC arprol rations for the
rApellS>s OF uoycrinn~nt + the fiscal year.
several bills of /; local nature and ii
mnor Importance la ais pasS>d.
We have also rvpcaled the lam ,us Stamp
Act-a.so acts iii regard to appointment
OF flour lnspeoto $ aud lumber mc;tsur>rs
Ill San Francisco.
| There Is great amount Gf bus ness on
hand, and ntw bills ny the dozen are III
troduced daily. When We Snail adjourn
sae dc 1t is impossible to say
Thvre is under discussion to-day in the
House joint resolutions and memorial to
| Congress relative TO the lands donated to
| this state 10y the United stats 3U0. .uUG
acres Tor school pnrp SIS, :; large portion
OF which has been located undor school
land warrants. ssa,d und an act Of the
lie rs aturc OF "a warm debate is
going Oh. Yours. CAPITOL.
L
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-01
The Sierra Delegates.

Mr.. Ed f0r.--Will you be good enough
to inform the public what the representa-
tives Of this county are doing in the Legis-
lature? Are they taking any active
measures to forwar. the interests OF their
constituency?
Now that the Senatorial and removal
questions are put cut ofthe way, il is high
time that something of practical utility
should be accomplished. Some action in
reference to water companies and their
privileges should be taken, and for the
lack OF such action our mining interests
have suffered, and from present indications
must continue to suffer. In this matter
the citizens of Sierra CT unity are vitality
interested. Our representatives know
this, and ought to know what is required;
vet they are silent on the subject.
A short time ago MIR. Fairfield, of
Yuba, introduced bil, dividing the Tenth
Judicial District and creating new
District, leaving this county in the Tenth
District, which is TO be composed OF the
counties of Nevada and Sierra. The bill
gives Nevada county SIX terms of court,
and lots only three terms to Sierra coun-
ty. Ii the bill passes IN this shape, it will
work great injury to our county, we shall
be without court .tre months out Of the
year. The bill passes to u second reading,
land by this time for ought We know has
become law,) and our presentatves do
not raise their voice in opposition; nor,
as far as can learn, do they correspond
with aLy Of their constituents to KNOW
their views III the matter, or even inform
them that such PROJECT has been set On
foot. Gall Yen not that negligence, my
masters!
An act guaranteeing tenure Of town
lots IN the mining defining What
shall be their extent, low their location
shall be made, and in what manner they
may belegaily held, is imperatlvely needed.
that families may have the opportunity OF
settling comfortably, and without the fear
Of being Disturbed n their possession by
any one who may choose TO encroach, and
who III many instances now do 50 with
impunity because there is no State law
such as refer to. The bill introduced
by MIR. Dawley, of Nevada, certainty do, $
not m1et the eyigency. Settlers should
have their rights denncd by pain enact
m~nts OF law. This our Representatives,
know ought to be done. Why do they
siunI5cr.
Pamphlets, green-covered, yellow cover
ed ana no-cov rtd nave been prouse.y
scattered over tins county, the subject
matter oI which IS as interesting to our
citizens rs Il ChUctaw Sunday School
tract. Dissertations. MAJ rity, 'mnIri-
ty" and individual. Oh the Senatorial
question, have been sl,owered upon us by
OUR +, presentat.ves thick as he autumEai
leaves of tie Nallambrosa," but not one
word have they favored us with concerning
our own political wants, not Il copy OF a
bill already introduced, which aft i4cls cur
interests; not the Strap of a pen showing
any intention as 10 MEASURES Ito be- IN
trot!uced for the benefit Of the mountain
counties.
Again | ask what is our Senator-wilat
are OR Representatives doing? fear
me that un.,ss they speedily .vince dis
position TO bc doing s. metttng, the people
will soon cXclaim with Morcutio "a a@u,
o bctt Your houses y ALIQCIS.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-01

DURING the past week several large
pack trains, heavily laden with goods, have
arrived from below, and the unladiny,
asserting and storing of merchandise has
presented quite business-like scene. Our
merchants seem to be getting into u better
humur; they move about with quicker
and more energetic locomotion than here
tofore. and all of them agree in the opinion
that business here the coming season will
be fully equal to any past one, if not lar
ger
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-01
MARRYED.

On Tuesday evening. ssth ult. by Rev.
MT. Bonner, Mr.. JAMES TASCO to Miss
JUSTlNA ROSE, both of Downieville.
On Wednesday, goth ult., at the Peoria
House, MI. SlLAS ATCHISON, of Fosters
Bar, to Miss EMELINE, daughter of Capt.
Thomas Philips
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-01

DAGUERREAN GALLERY-Every body
who has any desire to see the exact picture
of his phiz, should make call at the Da-
guerrean Rooms of DIR. |. Z. Kelly. The
DR.. has fitted up one of the neatcst sort
of rooms, and from the specimens Of the
art which he has shown US we have no
hesitation in saying that better or more
life-like Daguerreotypes can no where be
found. Any gentleman, therefore, who is
e-eminently good looking OF shockingly
ugly, can have very striking picture by
applying as above. 1t is imprudent, how
ever for gentlemen with corl,-blossoms on
the nasal protuberance,or or even with K ewes
to sit for picture in the expectations Of
such little blemishes escaping. as the DR..
is in the habit Of securing the shadow
without any establishment, other than the
elegant cases.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-01
OFFICERS.
BONNEVILLE LYCEUM.

~ Regular meetings every Wednesday
evening, at the Lecture Room of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. Question Tor the
next discussion as follows, viz: g Is SLAM
der more productive of evil than Fiattery,"
.aD''". -DIsPUTANrs- Neg.
E. K. Shoemaker. William Gass.
D- Meetings Of the society always pub
lie.
apr Lit CHAS. REED, Sec,y.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-01
DIED.

At st. Louis Diggings, 9th ult., of ty-
phoid fever, ALEX. S. PALMER. formerly
Of Knoxville, Ill, aged "a years
At Chandlerville, 26th ult., of typhoid
fever, PETER LOTTERDALE,f formerly OF
Arkansas.
At Gibsonville, 9th ult, from poison adj
ministered by himself. E. DECRAFT, jew
eler. aged 81, formerly OF Quincy. III.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-01
REMOVAL.

a- DIR. ]. c. YouNG has removed his
Office from 226a Dupont street to the
corner of Montgomery and California
streets, opposite the banking house of Page,
Bacon. & Co., where he will be happy to
consult with his former patrons, and treat
scientifically and with discretion all those
who may require the services of physician.
The success of DR.. Young since his advent
in this State has been without a parallel,
and ne hopes by continued and untiring
appl cation to his profession, to remove
from the public mind that lack of confidence
which has so unhapp.ly existed in regard to
the medical profession in the State of Cali
fornia.
I. S. All letters enclosing SlO will re-
ceive immediate attention. Direct box No.
735, Post Office mar u-lm
>>--~-,--~-~>>~~~~
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-01
Express to Sears and Gibsonville

LeoOesIoacnierile euery Sunday morning.
II S. BECK runs Weekly Express from
lI' Bonneville to Gibs onvllle, touching
at the following places:
Eureka, Pine Grove,
Craigs Flat. Gibsonvlle
Morr sons Diggings, Whisky Diggings.
Poker Flat, Rabbit Creek
st. Louis, Spanish Flat,
Chaldlcrville, Port Wine.
Collections made, Licenses procured, and
all business pertaining to an Express,
faithfully attended to.
Office at Langton & Bros, Downieville;
Everts, Smell d Co.'s, Sears and Gbsonville.
mar l5-tf H. S. BECK.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-01
Thermometer.

The first five days of past week were clear
and delightful in the morning. and the
afternoon cloudy, indicating rain. 29th,
damp and cloudy in the morning, in the
evening drzzl:ng rain, and rained hard.
5oth was clear and pleasant until midday,
when it commenced raining and sunshine
through the afttrnoon.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-01
Special Notites.
Masonic Notice.

: "a MOUNTAIN SHADE LODGE, No. l8, of
~. F. and A. Masons. Regular COM
x X munication on the first and third
N\ Saturday of each, month, at the
Masonic Hall, over the Emp re Saloon
Hour of meeting clock, p. NJ.
-OFFICERS.-
H. p. BENTON, w. NJ. S.W.LANGToN, Treas.
L. Reynolds, S. w. H. G. Brown, S. d.
w p. YoUNG.J J. w. J. W. Brown, j.
J. D. ScELLAN, Sec'y G. Harris, Tyler.
feb lift
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-01

DEAD D-Robert Greenhow, Esq, late
Associate Law Agent of the u. s. Land
Commissioners Court Of california, died
st San Francisco on the 9th nit.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-01

Our WaTcHaaN is the m ,st punctual
and wid awake hombre in that business
to be und anywhere: at all hours of the
night the tramp Of his ierfier can he heard
on the sid.-wa ks; and we do hope when
pay day GENES our citizens will fork over
handsomely, and retain and sustain so
valuable on auxiliary. A few p;cayunes
properly appropriated are often the means
of saving millions. and property-holders
would do vol TO bear this in mind.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-01

GRIZZLY CArGar.-.A SrLL.y wei Ching
600 pounds was caught last week at Mis-
sion Greek, near San Francisco. When
first discovered he was some distance out
in the bay. and was supposed to be a seal
Boats gave chase, ana after " tine of it .
he was captured 1t is supposed that he
was driven into the bay by hunters in
Coasra Costa.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-01

q. 5 MINT.-We learn from the Bay
papers that the Mint at San Francisco is
completed. and will be ready to operate
this day. Having our gold coined at
home will doubtless confer upon us two
fold advantage; it will enable the miner
to receive the full value of the product Of
his labor, and will have the effect of re
tanning more money III the country We
shall look to see considerable decrease
IN the amount of dust shipped Atlantic
ward. and shipments of coin will ere long
be resorted to from necessity.