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Columbia gazette., 1854-08-19
WHERE Is THE MAIL,

This intsrogatory has often been pro-
pounded during the past two weeks,
but up to this period, no satisfactory
answer can be given. This day three
weeks ago, the mail for Columbia, from
the states arrived at San Francisco, and
through the laundering negligence of
officials below, it has net yet reached its
destination. How long must sapient
postal men, must our patience be abus-
ed9 How long is this bad state of af.
fairs to exist? Forbearance has almost
ceased to be virtue, and if there was
only way, We are sure there is q will
in this community to compel delinquent
officials q, the Bay, to attend to our
absolute wants, and their positive duties.
This is not the first complaint from the
mountains, suffering is the badge of all
our tribe" nor do we complain only of
the lapse of time in "hearing from
home" but every evening, hundreds Of
working men travel from one to three
miles to the post Office, only to find an
other day added to the period Of pos
tai negligence. If the lazy producers
Of such delay were held accounta-
bic for the curses caused by it, all the
gold in California would not get their
souls from out purgatsry.
Columbia gazette., 1854-08-19

WELLS, FARGo & Co-LArEsT News.
The San Joaquin Republican Of the
10th inst, in copying our mining news,
contains the following interesting piece
of information:
Wells, Fargo & Co., on the Flat,
are taking out from 8 to I ounces per
day, and averrse about $40 per day
to the hand"
1t is the FIRST time we ever heard the
renowned Banking Company had taken
a claim on the Flat; if they have such
good diggings, We think the sooner
they send some of their clerks up here
to work them out, the better. Perhaps
Express business don't pay. How is it
friend Daegener.
Columbia gazette., 1854-08-19
For the Gazette.

Mr.. Editor II wish to ask through
your Journal, which side of the Island
the Clipper" is going to sail. In hi,
notice, in his last weeks issue, about
the Temperance meeting, he would
N. Ike it out that there was great riot,
Init il non :.ommital for or against the
temperance Case, md whether or not,
aught else was said to 'ustl'y JACK
Roorick in pelting the speckt: ana
others with eggs. Captain Of the Clip
per speak out, either for or against the
temperance cause.
A Son OF TEMPERANCE.
Columbia gazette., 1854-08-19
HOOK & LADDER COMPANY.

HOOK & LADDER COMPANY.
Since the late destructive confagra-
ton, which in short period of one and
a half hours wipsd our mountain village
from existence, no effort has been made
to organize the Hook & Ladder CON-
pany. The efficiency was well demon
strated on that memorable occasion,
and who knows the moment that its
members might be called upon again to
exert their energies against the progress
of the fire fiend? We should not fat
ter ourselves, that because eight or ten
ire-proof structures have been built
that we are secure from fire. Far from
it! We are more liable now to . con-
dagration than we were in July. Many
arguments might be adduced to sustain
tho proposition, but their enumeration
is superauous. Large heaps of combus-
tible materials, shavings, &C., are lying
in the rear and front of new buildings
and an exhausted cigar, thrown careless
ly into the heap would ignite the fata1
spark for wide spread desolation. I'm.
der these circumstances, we earnestly
urge the proprie::,v Of the re-organira-
ton of the d.pariisSent,.n1. uD0n more
permanent basis than heretofore. De-
sides the protection such a COM any
gives to tho town, the members, by vir-
tue Of their organization have certain
privileges conferred upon them by the
laws, exemption both from military and
jury duty. We beseech our citizens to
awaken from their fancied security.
Columbia gazette., 1854-08-19
"THE KNOW NOTHINGS."

"THE KNOW NOTHINGS."
Under the caption of The Secret
Organization" the California Chroni-
Gle contains long letter purporting to
be written by Billy Patterson. We
have heard several different versions Of
the real object Of this secret organise
ton Of politicians, but this last is a
somewhat different construction from
any we have ever heard put upon it,
The author Of the letter no doubt is a
member Of tho order as he speaks posi-
lively with regard to every point which
is embraced in his communication: and
if all he has said be true, we cannot see
anything SO very Objectionable in the
order Of Know Mornings. We cannot
vouoh for the truth of the several state
ments made IN tie communication to
which we refar, as We "know nothing''
about it. Hear what he says:
The Order Is composed Of the best
men in the community; men Of en-
lrged minds, ready, now and at al
times, to tolerate Christians Of al
creeds. In fact, they are a political
and not q religious party.
] shall not here attempt to eaiarge
mon tn benefits the country is to de.
rive from tbs new organization. Blu
this 1 viii say: the Know Nothings arr
men determined to l." no longer hum
plugged by caucusos AM conventions
they will not work longer in harness Gu
and fashioned by political wire-t' ulier'
and intriguers. They have dissolved ~
ties with professional political jobbsrs,
and institut ed a copartnership with the
people.
Candidates for Office must have some
thing more to recommend them than
the endorsement Of hotch-potch con-
xention. They need not therefore be
Columbia gazette., 1854-08-19
E0AGlDlING HOUSE

The subscriber has just fitted up his
new Boarding House, near the foot OF
Broadway, and is now prepared 70 fur
nish good board at the low price Of
eight dollars per aceek
The table will be furnished with eve
rything the market affords, and no pains
will be spared to make those of his
friends and the public comfortable who
may favor him with their patronage.
S. GREEN. =
Columbia, Aug. -l2, '54, 90 It
Columbia gazette., 1854-08-19

~ The fire-proof Of Messrs. Jack
son & Stone, on Main street, and Nc
Kenty & Church, on Broadway, have
been completed during the last week !;
and are now occupied by these energet-
ic firms. The buildings are ornaments
to the town, and in architectural beau
ty would do credit to the I" Bay City,
the beau ideal of the Pacific.
Columbia gazette., 1854-08-19
N OTTO E.

Notice is hereby given that Capons
No. 8, due on the 18th day of August
1854, Ct the funded debt Of Tuolumne
County, will be paid at the Banking
House Of Page Bacon + Co., in Sonora
and San Francisco.
p. o. BERTINE, Treasurer.
JOSEPH HEsLEP, Deputy.
Sonora, Aug, 10, '54-93
Columbia gazette., 1854-08-19

surprised, if, at the coming election,
they find their hopes in the same cat. :
CORY with Jem Bags, suddenly bust
ed up," or themselves mystcriously
fioored, as was our friend
BILLY PATTERSON.
Columbia gazette., 1854-08-19
Eor the Gazette.

hor the Ora zette.
Mn. EDITOR II have just received
letter from Bro. T. S. Diehl, Grand
D. G. w. P, dated Chinese Camp,
August IL.
On Monday night he orga nized
jamestown Division, with 40 charter
members, and from thence he went to
jacksonville. The jamestown gam
blers went down there and raised per-
feet storm ; they threw potatoes, and
tried to blow up the board pile on which
he stood, by box of powder. He
was much disturbed; but all hands led
glorious time, and received 16 char
ter members for Jacksonville Division,
which was organized on Thursday night.
On Wednesday night, great meeting
was held at Chinese Camp. There was
. grand rush, and q Division was Or
ganized with 81 charter members,
headed by Judge Cogswell,
Lewis, Esq, and others. They each
made eloquent speeches.
Thus in two weeks have been organ
lied in Tuolumne county
Springfield Division, LOG members.
Shaw's Flat So {"
jamestown :" 40
Jacksonville 6 Is
Chinese Camp 81 I"
Making a grand total of 900 mem
bers, which will be doubled in a few
weeks.
Then there are Columbia and Sonora
Divisions of more than years standing,
in = Aourishing condition and receiving
members weekly.
Ell Dorado county has 1900 members
of the Sons of Temperance.
Brother Diehl has gone to Mariposa
county, and wild be back in about two
weeks.
! J. HARRISON.
Columbia gazette., 1854-08-19
A SERIES OF ORIGINAL DRAW
INGS
Twenty in Numbcr)

OF tie Battle Of Napoleon, By a.
offer Of the Old Guard. The great
interest that attaches to them is en-
HANGED by the extraordinary merit Of
the Pictures. They were visited BY
crowds in Paris, and $4,000 has since
been offered for their repurchass. An
Ingot Of Gold for this amovnt will be
placed beside them, ready for the per-
Columbia gazette., 1854-08-19

~ The American Steamer Baltic
of Collins line arrived at New York in
mine days twelre hours and a half from
Liverpool, thus making the shortest
passage ever made across the Atlantic.
Columbia gazette., 1854-08-19
Supplement-.

In consequence Of the press of adver-
Using matter on our news columns. We
shall issue supplement, this evening.
Columbia gazette., 1854-08-19
CALIFORNIA
ar uNl0N.
SUPERB COLLECTION OF
Works of Art
soon to open at
Duncan's Chinese Saiesroom!

MR.. DUNCAN has been engaged
in Europe for some months past, in Sc
lecting everything beautiful in Manu-
features and the Arts, fer importation
to this state. Having expended more
than three times the amount gained BY
his last Annual distribution, in erecting
Gallery for the display of Paintings,
Sculpture, and specimens of the Worlds
Industry in this city, he will now soon
receive the Rich and Costly Wares
gathered during his tour, and intended
for the spacious rooms erected for their
reception. The collection will have no
equal at home or abroad.--and be can
confidently say that neither London,
Paris nor New York will be able to show
as the stock of a mercantile firm, the
many treasures of Art and valuable OBJ
jects of vertu intended for San Francis
co. The Catalogue will embrace sew
eral thousand articles, from the delicate
ly wrought
Columbia gazette., 1854-08-19

10 Water Pipes are being laid
from Fulton Street to Maj. Farnswerth s
Saloon, on Main street, by the n. E.
Water Company.
Columbia gazette., 1854-08-19
BRONZES OF PARIS
TO THE

Great Paintings Of Italy, Frame and
Spaim
.Sda,cls of Cashmere Vases of Bohs-
mia; Chrystol of Prague and Vienna;
earrings and Filagree Work Of Genoa,
Matchless Mechanism of Geneva; Ne
sale Work of Florence Gems IF Art
from Brussels Silver and Gold Bro
eades from France;
THE Costly WARES OF PARIS,
Consisting of Sevres Porcelain, Won
derful in its Exquisite Workmanship,
and priced in Art; Diamond work of
great beauty Solid silver Dressing Cas-
cs A.; Gold and silver Work and Music
Boxes Statuettes, Clocks and Bronzcs;
Fans of Gold and Mother of Pearl, set
with Diamonds Cabinets inlaid with
Jewels; Caskcrs studded with Gems;
Superb Paintings by the best artists of
the age; Beautiful copies firm tho
Priceless Originals in the Imperial Gal
lcry of the Louvre and countless ele-
CANT TRIES for the Drawing Room and
Beaudoir.
Columbia gazette., 1854-08-19

~ The Post Office, and James
Mills Il Co.'s Banking House have
been removed to Levy'a new brick
building, on Main street, near Adams
& Co.'s Office. The Tuolumne Water
Company's Office has been removed to
the same place.
james Mills 4 Co., are preparing to
erect large fre-proof on the site of
their old building.
Columbia gazette., 1854-08-19

1t is impossible here to recount moro
than very few of the principal objects
of interest purchased--Full Catalogues
will be issued on their arrival. Among
the most conspicuous are--thc magnih-
cent painting of the
Descent from the Cross' After Req
bens, purchased by Mr.. Duncan at the
Cathedral of Notre Dame, in Antwerp,
where the Great Original was presented
by the renowned Artist to the Church
Of his native city
The Chapel IF 81. 7Heresc' The
wonderful work Of an Invalid Painter,
while confined in the Hospital at Bru-
ges.
Three Original Paintings! By
Tenicrs, Vandyke and Greuze.
The Holy Family, by Blanchard -
The Finest Modern Painting for sale in
Paris.
The largest Diamond in the United
States, imported through the House of
Messrs. Roycnat, Of Paris and New
York.
Svrice of .Serrcs PoreelSin! For
merly belonging to Napoleon the First
and Louis Philippe, with the Crown
Marks, Initials, etc.
A Clock Of the Days Of Louis XIV.
Exhibiting the most exquisite and aur-
prising Mechanism, with Pendants Of
Diamonds and Precious Gems.
The Fomous Bsaudsir Cloek Of
Mile Rachel, The 1'roged;enne. Rep
rescnting Flight CT Birds--the plu-
mage is true to nature-thc whole scene
most life-like. The mimic warblers fly
from bough to bough, and fill the air
with notes of the Mocking Bird, Cana
ry, etc.
An Intricate Piece ef Mechanism
from Cologne! A Magician performing
with perfect accuracy the curious tricks
of his profession.
The Great Original Painting nj The
HugNnots. This Picture is well known
to Parisians, and will be welcomed with
enthusiasm by every loier Of art IN
California.
1He Superb Iableau of PSYCHE and
Amour. The Twin to this Painting il
| owned by the French Government, and
has the most conspicuous place in the
e. allerv IF the Louvre.
Columbia gazette., 1854-08-19

"a Wells Fargo & Co., were the
first to deliver rs state papers this week,
for which favor, they will accept our
thanks.
Both Adams & Co., & Wells Fargo
& Co., were very prompt in the deliv-
cry Of California papers during the
week, for which We feel grateful.
Or The $4,000 prize in Smith
rattle, was. drawn by George Kelsey,
holder Of ticket numbered $685.
Kelsy is Is years of age, and his family
reside in Philadelphia. He presented
! the ticket yesterday morning, received
check ca Wells, Fargo & Co., drew
the alugs, and deposited the ten thous.
and dollars with Page, Bacon & Co.
Kelsey bought 20 tickets, one-half hs
set apart for his mother and the Other
for his sister. The successful number
IS among the latter half. He intend.
lean. for hcme on the next steamer
the secon.i prize lad rot been called fo1
on Saturday. The third Prize ticket
number ei,lsa, was drswn ~ Mrs
Morrison, at The Ca-sewsll House, y
this ci.y.-Efe.
Columbia gazette., 1854-08-19

% Mr.. Snyder whose death VI
noticed last week, was named Jean in
stead Of Joel, as we had it.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-25
GALENA MARKETS.
CORRECTED Daily from the Gllend .tirrrti'

FLouR.-SF r Dbl, IS 5OGs5 IS; Extra, Sc 0OG
Sc 25; d w = 100, OOG7OO; shorts, lOGOO.
GRAIN.-Wheat p brshel, 65G IS; Corn, shelled IS
a 90; Barley, 45GO0; Oats, 22fa25.
PORK.-Me.s 2 bril- l4fD Is; clear Mess, l5Ml6; Hams
sugar cured, ll0l2 sides, 768ls; shoulders, 7tGe;
Lard, e brl, 9G9k.
BurrER.-Firkin, l4M15; Fresh, l4G615.
Country, 9TlO.
suGAR.-NO o, Z Ii, Sass Clarified, 6a4G7 Loaf
lOGll.
MoLAssEs.-N o, z gallon, 3oG1 81; II, 37rG4O
COFFEE AND RIcE.-Rio T. fb, ll1.G 49, Java liza
ls; Manila, l6rl7; Rice, SAT.
TEA.-Imperial r lb. 45ta75; Y II, 4O(07Oc; Black
4O;G 60.
FRUIT.-Apples, green, z Dbl. SO 50GGS5 90 Dried
do, bushel 81 4olD$l so Peaches, dried, Z bushel
81 6ONOsl IS.
FIsH.-Mackerel, No. l, z Dbl. s2a 90; Goldfish
z b., 6cM6'ac.; Salmon, Z bbl., S25; OYSTERS e doz
50 oO6s9 co.
LuNBER-Clear, T NJ, s3O(Gs35 Common, slaGs2l
Flooring, rough, s23 OOlGs25 90 Ditto planed, s35
Siding, $50; Sheeting, Sl4 Iath, So; Shingles, sis5
ExCHANGE.-Boston and New York, IL T CT; Chi
cago and Milwaukee, 4 4, Ct; st. Louis, q Z ct.
MoNEy.-For 30 days, cti
WooD.-W. O., SIS OOfGs6 90.
FREIoHr-To st. Louis, Csc. From St. Louis, 75cta
81; To 81. Paul, 81.
LEAD.-PisS, Z 100 lbs, no sales. Mineral, i lO0t
lbs. IS a 90. D2sed in Galena, 0O(0OO Shot, T. sack
81 GOA So 90; white, pure, t keg, So 75GOO; No.
{, key, So 25f0S2 SO.
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ST. Paul IRON & BRASS FOL
EAGLE CITY.

T OTIS in this valuable town now ready for sale at
IL prices which cannot fail to be profitable, either for
inv estnent permanent location.
The propretors of the above have expended both time
and money exploring the whole of the country in the
immediate line of the St. Paul and Lake Superior Road
and for beauty of location water and rich SOIL are
well satisfied it CANNOT be by any other portion
the Territory. 1t is in the beart of country well
watered and abounds with ipnumerabe groves OF heavy
timber principally of the hardwood kind. Evidence
now exists of several large sugar camps, which have
until recently been worked natural grasses abound
in every direction and Tarnarac sufficient for farming
purposes will supply the demand for years to
addition the above natural advantages for agrcul
purposes, il must be admitted that town about
that distance 6 miles) from ST. Paul must inevitably
spring necessary adjunct to the proposed Railroad
and here the spot necessary and capable of supplying
the wants of all that may be required either in
mercal agricultural point Of view Wood and water,
most necessary concomittaDt a locomotive engine,
abundance and being only few miles distant
from Saltwater, the great lumber mart. contributes
greatly facilitate the opera Of building which the
advantages this location is evidently bound to call for
The propeors wish not to be msead by such significant
phrases that they not induced by mercenary motives
in locating tins town." it is to make money that they
embarked in this enterprise, but this they do say,
they will sell such reasonable terms will make ii
of interest and profit to those who wish to
Join the audabe object of helping to build up this
promising The original proprieors have already
sold their interest," and prepared to sci
the and intending purchasers will please bear in
mind that good Warranty Deeds given for all lots sold,
with the title ndspuable. Eeay application invited
For further particulars enquire at the office Of SrARXEY
and PErEys, Real Estate Dealers, Third Street. St. Paul.
Minnesota Territory.
uo,l I,lE
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READING BOOKS!
sANLEIS' NEW SERIES.


"AVE you seen them9 They admirable books
L III the teachers who have examined and used then,
attest warmly their singular nfss fr the purposes the
school ROOM
They in fact the carefully considered results of the
most ample experience in teaching and accordingly
adapted admiralty in every way to the wants and
of the learner. ''
Here in the onset "dul arguments long drawn
OUT - prove that 1.-THE picture of cat is not a cat
that the picture of horse is not horse, that the
picture of is not COW" and other information
equally valuable and appropiate in a school book for
child.
On the contrary the child is assumed to have
and to need instructions in hat is useful and suit
ed to his years He not therefore puzzled the start
with long words and abstract definitions and weare
with reading oratemptng to read, what is without ben
gift because above his capacity and without interest," be-
cause insutfcrably dull
In Sanders New Reading Books every step in the pro
till the very last is plainly preparatory to the next
The pupil pleasantly and prOtably conducted through
lessons consisting of two, three, sylables
in regular succession all containing matter full of
est moral and instructive. yet highly entertaining and
besides arranged while merely teaching him reed
to Undue his mind with the wholesome thought and
develope and strengthen his mental powers.
Teachers, examine them, and judge for yourselves.
The teachers throughout the Territory have set of
the above books for examination, by calling W. S.
Combs the American House, who is e only author
lied agent for Minnesota.
limo
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DAILY PIONEER.
SAINT PAUL:
Monday Morning, September 25, 1854.
Mans Food.

What do men (says the Scientific AMERICAN
live upon! The answer will be various enough.
The GuachO. who, in the wild panpas of Bue-
nos Ayrcs. managing his wild horse with in
credible deyterity. throws the assO, or lola,
to catch the ostrich, the guanco, or the wild
bull, consumes ten Or twelve pounds CT meat,
and regards it as high feast day when in any
hacienda he gains variety in the shape of i.
morsel of pumpkin.
The freshman, on the other hand, regalcs
himself in his careless mirth Oh potatoes, and
scouts at him who, after Il day of painful Ia.
Dor, cannot make joke, even in the naGlc he
gives his scanty meal.
The hunter of the prairie lays low the buffa-
10 with his sure bullet, and the juicy, fat,
streaked hump, roasted between two hot stones,
Is to him the greatest Of dc!icaces.
Meanwhile the Industrious Chinese carries
to market his carefully fattened rats, delicate
" arranged on white sticks, certain to find a
good customer among the epicurcs of lekin !;
and in his hot, smoky hut, fast buried beneath
the snow and ice, the Greenlander consumes
his fat which he has Just carved, rejoicing over
the costly prize, cut from whale.
Here the black slave cuts the sugar cane, and
eats his banana there the African merchant
fills his wallet with sweet dates his sole sub
sistcnce in the long desert journey and there
the Siamese Grams himself with quantity of
rice from which an European would shrink APP
pallcd. And whatsoever oyer the whole inhab-
ite,l earth We approach and demand hospitality
of. in almost every little spot different kind
of food is given us, and the daily bread offered
in another form.
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SAINT PAUL AUCTION ROOMS.

SAINT PAUL AUCTION ROOMS.
FRANK. +. COLLINS.
AUCTIONEER APPOINTED BY LAW FOR THE TER
RITORY OF MINNESOTA,
ID ESPECTFUILY inf rms his friends that his arrange
fr the transaction of his business in all its
branches are complete.
REGULAR SALE DAYS
For different kinds cf Merchandise, Stock. &C., will be
held in future, stated days. his increasing business
having made this absolutely necessary.
SALES FROM THE SHELVES
WILL therefore be held every Monday, Wednesday, and
FURNITURE SALES
Will be held every Wednesday and Saturday. either in the
day or evening as may be announced.
HORSES, CATTLE, HARNESS, ETC,
With Stock Of every description will be sold each Satur-
day morning, at 10 O'Clock Great attention will he given
to this particular branch, and it confidently believed
that from the arrangements made great inducements will
be offered, well to those who have occasion to SELL
to those who have occasion to buy.
CARRIAGES
Of every descrpti.n will be sold, and those having ve
cles to dispose of are invited to send them along early
REAL ESTATE
Will be disposed of on the r1ost reasonable terms.
BOOKS 4 STATIONERY
Will be offered frequently at announcement, and in the
No palms, attention exerticn will be spared to give
entire satisfaction to all who may confdc their property
to his ans and purchasers rest assured that
account will false representati ton be made to them.
Liberal advances made and Consisnwents respectfully
solicited Sales made quickly and proceeds accounted
for without delay All having goods to dispose
are invited to send them to the
OLD PIONEER AUCTION STORE,
In the Brick Building Third near Minnesota street.
MISCELLANEOUS SALES
Held every evening at early candle AM ,li jg
Bargains can be had at all times. Call and see
FRANK. Z. COLLINS,
st. Paul, Sept Q, 1854. II Territorial Auct,nr
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CoAL AGAINST SINEws.-Profcssor Henry
President of the Mechanics Institute, at Wash
ington says 1T has been proved that on at
average, four ounces of coal are sufficient to
draw Oh a railroad one ton a mile. It has al
so been found on experiment, that Il man work
ing on trcadmill continually for eight hours,
will elevate one half millions of pounds one
foot high. Now Cornish engines will perform
the same work by the expenditure of a pound
of coal. 1t follows from these data that about
five tons of coal would evolve as much power
during its combustion as would be equal to
the continued labor of an ablc-bodied man for
20 years, at the rate of eight hours per day
Or in other words, to the average power Of a
maa during the active period of life.