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Columbia gazette., 1854-02-25

GoLD Los ANcELEs.-The Goliah
brings news Of the discovery of gold in
the mountains near SAINTS Annits about
Is miles from Los Angeles. Much ex-
element existed: miners who had COM
menced working were making S5a day.
The existence of gold placers in the
districts adjacent to Los Angeles, has
long been known to the native Califor-
nian. But from the scarcity of water in
their vicinity, and want of ingenuity to
scperate the small particles from the
earth, as we'll as from the Incidence Of
the miners, their yield created very lit
tleif any excitement. Two dollars pei
day to the hand, it was understood, that
the usual amount obtained by the prinai-
tive mode then in use.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-25

Eg The Conference ofthc Methodist
Church, South, still continues in session.
Preaching is held every evening in the
Church Gil Weber Avenue --.Stoc. Jour
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-25

MINlNG.-Messrs. & Co.
have struck a rich vein on their claim,
just above the Main Bridge. They are
now taking out about twenty ounces per
day.
1'Uncie Bill" with two other men.
worked a half day on their claim, on
Thursday last, and came within fifty
cents Of making watcr-money.
Many others arc doing equally as we'll
and some better!
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-25

DlsAPpEARANcE- Charles ". Dor
|scy, late of Baltimore, has recently dis
appeared from Sonora, ard it is feared
has met with foul play. Any informa-
ton regarding him, left at this office or
forwarded to his brother, Caleb Dorsey,
of Sonora, would be thankfully received.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-25

A FAMILY ArrAiR.-A whole family
were arrested IA Sacramento, on Thurs
day, fer stealing lunlber TO use as fire
wood. e s
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-25

o. Within the last few days an ad-
dition of l743 has been made to our
population by the arrivals from the At
lantic States, says the San Francisco
Herald. The J. L. Stephens brought
SIS passengers-the Sierra Nevada re-
ports 927--thoush some assert she had
near 100 on board The tide of emf
grafton is again commencing to set IL
from the cast to the west.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-25

ESr The opinion is still gaining
ground at Washington thai another Mex
,ican war Is al hand. Z"
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-25
nar Mr.. Tincum. of the Post Office

s@ Mr.. Tincum, of the Post Office,
will please receive our thanks for the
liberal supply Of State papers furnished
us on Saturday last, per J. L. Stephens,
consisting of the London Illustrated
News and supplements, Boston Literary
Museum, Waverley Magazine, Mont
gomery Pictorial Times, Flag of our
Union. Mitchel's Citizens, New York
and Boston Daily papers; &c., &c., all
Of which, and many more can be fouad
at the Post Office Book Store.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-25

~ SU1CIDE.--We learn that Hon.
Horace Bull, committed suicide, at So
nora, on Wednesday last, by shooting
himself through the head with a pistol.
Cause, supposed to be temporary insani-
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-25
NEWs ITEMS.

IL ~ 49, '~Hoii poses .A<AlIOuIcic otatcs
that luaep ofseld- bearing quartz weigh
ing one hundred and ninety-three
pounds, and estimated to be worth from
$4,000 to $4,000. Not very bad tc
take. s3Est TE8 Ut
EF The Calaveras Chronicle says a
piecegfot pare. gold was dug out Of; Indian
Gulch, near the Stanislaus, weighing
eight pounds.
10 Last week, at Vallecito, a Chill
ano was killed in a row. The murderer
escaped
psa- A German, whose name is not
given, committed suicide at Long Bar,
on the Yuba river, on Friday last. Mr..
Hatch, Of the Buffalo Saloon, at Mud
Springs, committed suicide on Friday
last, at the Prairie House, in Sacrament
to county, by cutting his throat with a
knife.
D Two men arrived in Nevada a
few days since, one with $500, and the
other with 5000, and after being in a
gambling house for few hours, were re-
lieved Of every dollar Of it. They were
miners.
u The monstrous boulder of quartz
that was discovered in tunnel at Chips
Diggings, some time since, has been bro
ken up and taken to the surface. 1t
probably contains 100000 in gold.
One piece of gold weighed OYER six
pounds.
@ The snow fell to the depth of
four feet at Grass Valley on Sunday.
The weather was very cold on Tuesday
and Wednesday.
U Sentence of death was passed on
Scott for the murder Of King, on Mon
day, at Aburn, and Friday, the 3lst Of
March, was fixed as the day for his exc
cution. 'li.'r aao
1g Another Chinawoman has COM
mitted suicide, at San Francisco, by tax
ing opium. :sqiy tot
rrrAaoD,s robbed Of 500
on Thursday, at Diamond Springs. The
money was taken from their cabin while
they were at work.
U A Fire occurred at San Francis
co, on Sunday morning, and property to
the amount of $4,000 was destroyed.
1g Among the passengers who ar
rived in the Sierra Nevada was the Rev.
j. Soulc, Bishop of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church South. This is his Sc
cond visit to this State.
@ Mr.. George R. Davidson, one of
Walkers officers, arrived in the Goliah.
1t is intimated that he is bearer Of i'm
portant dispatches.
10 The Tennessee, which arrived in
San Francisco bay On Saturday, reports
three or four California vessels in the
harbor of Rio in distress.
E1~ The mate of the Sierra Nevada
was assaulted on Friday BY some of the
passengers who came up ON her last trip
o. IN;+b;n tl,o 1,c4 cor L., -, II
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-25

UA national salute was fired, NOR
ming, noon and evening, at the Exchange,
on the Anniversary of Washington's
birthday,
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-25

REPORT OF TIE CoMMITTE ON Gre
~ DENTLALS.
Sonora, Ward No ..1.-Peter Me-
hen, James Lane, w. A. Carroll, D.
P. Miller, ]. A. Davis.
Ward No. "A. J Murphy, John
Faughnan, James ID. Dardin.
Ward No: 3.-H. G.. Worthircton,
2 Med. Collins, H. p. Barber, II. G..
Wilson, J. Heslep. ~ss
Ward No. 4.-R. +. Sullivan, Caleb
Dorsey, s. A. Whiting.
SAaw's Hat-Janes NJ. Anderson,
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-25

From ,OREGoN.-A movement is on
foot in Seuthera Oregon to form a new
State in that quarter-Charters have
been granted for railroads. business
very dull, at present.
In Washington Territory, the frs,
election for Delegate to Congress has
come off. Judge Columbia Lancaster
(dcm. is elected by small majority
over Col. Wallace, (whig)
10 A telegraph despatch from Gras
Valley, states that the Grizzly Bear tha
Lola Monies adopted instead Of laI
dog, bit at her hand while she was feed
ing him with sugar, and wounded it sc
verely. He also struck at her with hi
paw. A man standing by, knocked th
little innocent in the head with a club
md released the Countess of Bayari;
from.her unpleasant situation. er
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-15
N&Iow Escape from Death.

While %-S-DECHERT, Esq, principal
proprietor of the "Valley Spirit, publish
ed at Chambcrsburg, Pa, was returning
home through this place, on Friday even
ing last, the 9TH inst, accompanied by a
friend in a buggy, from a business tour IN
i portion Of this State, and when descend
ing very steep hill at the eastern end OF
town, which leads to the Potomac
the horse attached to the vehicle took
fright and commenced running at full
speed, whercupon Mr.. D. attempted to
Jump and unfortunately got en,angIed and
reyolved with the wheel and dragged to-
Gether, distance of one hundred yards
when fortunately, by some means, he be-
came unoosencd from his PTecarlous sit
uation. the horse and vehicle still dashlng
down the hill with great speed. Nher
taken up he was found insensible and HI:
face and head dreadlully cut and bruised
\ physician was sent for and under hi
treatment he was enabled to Start TO
Chambersbnrg the next day. Mr.. D.
companion succeeded in Ieaping from thu
vehicle Immediately upon observing tn
horse to run, consequently effected hi
escape without sustaining any injury what
ever. Taking everything into considera
ton, we cannot, for the life Of us, divin
how MIR. D. escaped being killed, or
least sustaining great bodily injury.
was certainly miraculous escape lror
dcalh.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-15
For the Register
school Examination.

SCNO0I EAdHlIhdliV''
Being invited TO attend the examination
or tho nuoiIs Of the Female School, under
tho care Of Rev. J. l.. FRARY and Miss
DAVENPORT, | witnessed the proceedings
with lively interest, They showed that
the true intent and meaning OF the term
Education, is here thoroughly understood
and p:acticed upon, TO viii the training
the mind for the business "of educating
Itself" for whatever advantages may be
possessed by the pupil, self education Is
the major part Of all high intellectual euI-
mre. The recitat;ons in Geography,
Algebra, French, &c, were highly salts
factory, and the compositions for purity OF
stvle, elegance of diction, and high moral
and religious sentiment, will compare Ia
voraby with those of any institution IN
the country. Like many others feel
much gralfed that this School is TO be
continued under the same auspices.
In looking over the group Of young hap
ply faces was, as | always am upon such
occasions, led to a train Of reflection,
which makes the heart sad. They are
now thoughtless, light hearted, their
young life is dream and each clothes
her future in all the beauteous colouring
of her Own peculiar dream all these
however are to be one by one exchanged
for the stern realities of life, JOY for sor-
sow--the warm love of youth, for cold
ness and neglect, The severity & frank
ness of the young heart for the worlds
colo hearted dipIomacy--heath fer dis,
ease and pain, until finally all these swee
blooming flowers of spring shall have
been Transmitted into the chilling scenes
of winter, with all its terrible bIeaknes'
and barrenness--such however, IS the
arrangement of Divine wisdom, who or
ders all things well, and our duty is sub
mission to his will, knowing chat the
Judge of all the earth will do right
Though lhesescenes Of youthful happines:
are to return no more, as realities, We
will they furnish many pleasant theme
/ for reflection, will they Oft revisit them II
after life. They'll come over them a
times, like "lhe music Of Dream" faith
full memory will hold her sway owe
these cherished treasures, until memoir,
itself shall perish. SPECTATORS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-15
Know Nothing Prospects.

The New York Herald of Sunday NOR
ming last contains long article on this
subject, from which we copy the follow
ing:
1t would not be easy TO find parallel
in our past history to the sudden rise and
progress of the party whichis now troub-
ling political calculations, controlling cleo
tons, and revoIulionzlng large section
of the country under the name OF the
Know Nothings. Day after day the tel
egraph and the mails brings us fresh ac-
counts of Know Nothing victories. In
the Eastern States, they seem TO rule
paramount. In New York, they are q
formidable body. Philadelphia is COM
pletely under their control. They have
penetrated the South, and WELD consider
able influence in Virginia. Even Cali
fornia contains respectable battalion Of
followers Of the new standard. Unlike
their prototypes, the native politicians,
their sway is not confined to the scaboard.
Far inland, in quite lille towns where
Germans and Irish are few and far be-
tween. Know Notbingism has planted It's
roots firmly, and is quite the order of the
day. On every side, in short, the conta-
gion has spread, and a large fraction of
the public have fallen victims to its infiu.
ence. Ii is hardly possible 10 estimate
the number of votes which the party con
trolls at the present moment; but no one
can deny that it is quite sufficient to dis.
turb all electoral calculations, and work a
most important change in the aspect of our
domestic politics.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-15
Appointed.

Master WmFRED CUTsHAW, son oil Mr..
George w. Cutshaw, of HarPers-Ferry'
has received an appointment as State Ca
Diet at the Military institute at Lexington,
Virginia. This appointment was made
through the influence Of VIM, SEYMOUR
Esq, OF Hardy county, who was one O
the Visitors to the Institute, who kindly
and generously aided in the selection.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-15
1rashincton County Fair.

We learn from the Hagerstown Herald
tina, the third annual Exhibition OF the
Washington County Agricultural and Me-
chanical Society, will be held near that
place on Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day, the 9th, 7,h and 9lh of September
next. The same paper adds, 1.-The Socle-
ty has recently made considerable I'M
provements upon its grounds, and has al
SO extended the scope of its operations
offering larger amount Of premiums than
i, has ever heretofore awarded, as well as
other inducements for an extensive exhl-
biiion and vigorous competitions
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-15
A Know Nothing victory.

An election was held in the Borough OF
Chambersburg, Pa, on Friday Of week
before last, for councilman to Gil the va
cancy occasioned by the resignation OF Mr.
Samuel Reisher. Mr.. Jacob n. SnIder,
a Democratic "Know Nothing" was cleo
ted, having received IA votes, against 70
cast for the Democratic candidate and %
for tive Wing candidate. Mr.. Snider was
not candidate, and his election created
general surprise.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-15
ucnry,s Iny!aarating Cordial.

The merit, oG this purely vegetable extract
for tie removal and cure OF physical pros'ranon'
genial debility, nervous affections, &c &c. are
fully described in another column o. this paper,
to which the reader is referred 81 Per bottle,
bottles for 50, six bottles for So; SIC per doz-
en-. Observe the marks orthc Genuine u Pre-
pared only by 5. l.. COHEN; No 3 Franklin
Row, Vine Street, below Eighth, Philadelphia,
Pa, 10 pLom all ogd,rS must be addressed. FOR
sale by all respectable Druggists and Merchants
throughout tie country. PEEL * STEVENS, Alex
audria Va, wholesale agents for Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-15
County Court.

The monthly Cour, for Jefferson will
convene on Monday the l7ih inst, the
following gentlemen will preside ;--Brax-
ton Davenport, Presiding Justice; Charles
II. Lewis. John Avis, Jr., John Quigiey,
and George W. lacey. The same gen.
tlemen will compose the August Term
which is quarterly term.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-15
Co.. cmsnrchonna Railroad Catastrophe.

L
The Richmond, Va, Dispatch holds
The following language in reference 10 'he
late horrible slaughter:
Can nothing be done to prevent tie re-
currence of such appalling calamlue $;
Certainly there can, public sentiment VIII
extort from legislative bodies the right sort
Of action. Let every accident upon rail-
road, involving loss ofllie or IimO' De pun
shed by hanging every officer and agent
of the road through whose fault or negH-
oence i, occurs, and especially by imposing
1pon the railroad company heavy amount
of damages. People may talk as they
will about the impossibility OF RETAINING
the go-a-head spirit Of the times. 1t can be
restrained, and that easily; II can be gGl-
ded and made cautious and humane by
touching the money nerve. Put that
hook in the nose of the levIathan, and he
will be as docile as child. The love OF
money among our countrymen Is stronger
even than their love Of progress. Not
until this remedy is adopted, not until rail-
road companies are made to pay terrible
damages for terrible accidents can 'he
public expect anything like personal Sect
ritv On railroads. Moreover, the law
here, as in France, should consider every
accident as an evidence of criminal care
lessness, and throw upon the railroad
company and agents the burthen of proving
that it is not so.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-15
Destructive Fire in Philadelphia.

A fire occurred in the very heart OF PM
adelphia, on Thursday night, The 9Th lnst''
which destroyed the National Theatre ON
Chestnut street, the Chinese Museum on
Ninth, and some forty large stories and
dwellings, extending from Eighth to Ninth
Streets, and from Chestnut TO George
streets. The loss is put down at a mil
lion of dollars by some persons, and at
million and half by others. The fire
originated in the National Theatre during
the performance, ana was caused by some
one on the stage attempting TO light
match bvr1bbicg ii against the scenery
SLepperd, a well known actor persisted
in the Tncalre, his zones having beer
| found in TIE dressing room the next NOR
ning.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-15

g. A Brutal teacher whipped little
boy for pressing the hand Of hIue g'TI
who sat next TO him at school; after when
he asked the child "why he squeezed The
girls hand % because said the ht'e
fellow, at looked so pretty, | couIdn,,
help it," That boys future career VII
be worth inquirlng into.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-15

NEGRO VoTERs.-The lower House of
the Connecticut Legislature, by vote OF
II6 TO rs, have passed resolution to
amend the State Constitution so as to al
low negroes to vote, on the same terms as
white men. Also 1O6 to so an amend
ment to prohibit any person from voting
who cannot read. These proposed amend,
menls were then ordered TO be continued
TO the next Legislature, and published
with the laws.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-15

IMPRISONMENT FOR FINEs.-Two cases
were tried some time since, one IN the
Superior Court before Judge Frlck, and
the other in the Court Of Common Pleas
before Judge Marshall. In both the same
principle was involved-the question as Ia
The right OF Imprisonment for fines I'M
posed under the penal laws o! the State IN
default of payment by the offender. Judge
Tricks decision maintained the right, and
the party was imprisoned accordingly
Judge MarshalI's decision denied the right
and the party was discharged from Gus
tody. The latter case was carried to the
Court Of Appeals and fully argued and
the Court has reversed the decision OF
Judge Marshall. This action OF the
Court of Appeals, is undoubtedly in slIci
conformity with the letter and the spirit OF
the constitution, which in no case designed
to conflict with, or impair the efficiency
Of the penal statutes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-15
How they Import it.

The following little item will give an
idea of the manner in which they import
cholera into the cities. 1t is well known
that there is no cause equal in dire ven
geance, for the production of this fearful
disease, to the consumption of unrlpe or
decayed or withered vegetables and fruits
son Wednesday the L. s. Mail steam,
err Jamestown, of New York, received on
board at Norfolk one thousand eight hun
dred and thirty-two barrels Of potatoes
apples and crcumbets; and on Saturday
previous one thous3 ind seven hundred ant
thirly-four barrels were shipped by the
Roanoke. On Thursday last four hun
dred and thirty-one barrels potatoes ant
apples were sent by the steamer |HgInI'
to Philadelphia, besides number OF bas
kels of tomatoes, &c. About eight hun
dred barrels Of potatoes, apples, cucum
bers and cymbIngs were sent on lh'
same day to Baltimore by the North Car
,,I,p,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-15
VIII perform Al ShePherdsrown, on Mon.
day. the 2Ilh of July.

day. the 2lrh of July.
The Stud OF Horses Is unsurpassed in
the country, and the proprietors have Sc
cured the services llrom the various Euro
Pean and Easlcrn establishments Of he
most talented company Of Equeslri5Ms,
Gymuasls, AlhIcim and Clowns, which
has ever travelled in the West.
TO be accompanied by the Celebrated
BugIe and S,rng Band, Of Richard VIII
IL. from New York, who challenges. COM
petition. For list Of performers see bills.
Doors cIen att and 7 O'Clock, p. NJ.
Admission - cents.
July -, 1854. 31--2l
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-15
Brutal Attempt to Murder.

Thomas Coleman, says the Steuben-
vile Herald, married a wife some or 3
months ago much younger than himself,
attempted to Kill her on last Sunday NOR
ming. His wife was engaged in putting
on her stockings preparatory 10 going to
church, when Coleman struck and knock
ed her down with large iron poker, and
when down cut her throat with razor,
then cut his own. A ncighbor happen
ing to call in, made the discovery. and
gave the alarm. Mrs. Coleman's life was
despaired of at first, but she gives indica-
lions now of recovering. Coleman did
not "dip'' very deep into his own neck.
When the ighbors entered the house he
was eyeing his wife and leaning with his
head over the fender. letting the blood
drip on the ashes. Coleman Lad been
formerly an exemplary citizen, is suppos-
ed to have been insaue--caused by NOR
dinate love of money and meanness, and
fears of coming TO want. His wife had
caused him to make an outlay of fifteen
dollars during the Two months they had
been married.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-15

CATTLE FROM TExAs.-A fine lot OF
nearly 100 head of cattle from Texas,
were sent over the New York Central
Road on Wednesday of last week, for the
New York market. The high price OF
beef in all the eastern markets still con-
tinues, and the whole country is ransackcd
in order to supply the demand. Caule
can be purchased in Texas at almost a
nominal price, and forwarded TO New
York, via the Mississippi river and nor
them railroads, so as TO leave a good mar
gin for profits at the present high rates OF
selling. We understand that more will
soon follow.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-15
BALTIMORE MARKET

TIow.-Fery quiet and supply light. There
were no sales reported to-day. Prices merely
nominal at S. a. for Howa ard street
GraiH-Ihe market is steady. Uheat-2 500
bushels Ofered-sales at Sl78a5l,eO. Corn -
cents. Oats 81 GEMS Clipper l4h inst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-15

More TROUBLE IN MEXlCO.--later
news from the frontier of Texas states
that most deplorable condition Of things
exists in Mexico along the Rio Grande.
Many Of the inhabitants of that dIstrac-
ted country, having suffered TO the last
degree from the despoGc exactions OF the
government of Santa Anna, are voluniarl-
ly expatriating themselves, and seeking
peace and protection within the United
States; while others, more bold and en-
terprising, are organizing for an armed re-
sistance to their opPressors. However
this is an old story; and the next thing we
hear from the Kio Grande will probably
be of an attack on village composed OF
half a score of huls. by toe renowned Car
avajaI, or some other Philanthrophlc brI-
gand, who, under the guise Of patriotism
periodically plumbers the wreIched IN
habitanls.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-15

O., A young lady OF Harrisburg Pa
was out riding. few days since. The
horse commenced kicking. when she, in
the most simple manner, requested her
companion 10 ge, out and hold tie horse S
lee, or he might injure The vehicle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-15

Know NoTHINGS.-Parson BrownIow,
the editor of the Knoxville (renn.) Wing
says:
If we are correctly informed as TO the
purposes and plans of this new Order, the
Know Nothings," their object is coed
one, and we are in for it, and will join the
first association formed within our reach.
Let us arouse the consuming flame OF pub
lie and Protestant Indignation. and cause
the places Of Postmaster General, and
Foreign Missions, which now know these
despo's, 10 know them no more forever.
In a word, let Us purge our government OF
the unholy minislIations of Roman Catho-
lies. We desire to see Charter for an
association of, these useful, patriotic ngtlUe
Americans here. at once, if not sooner.
Let them organize in every town and
county in the Union.