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The Empire County argus., 1854-07-15

CoRoNER's INouEsr--N r. Benedict, Esq, held
one and half miles below the FL Dorado Ranch
House, over the body of n man found dead, and
hearing the appearance Of having been dead some
two weeks. Tho verdict of the jury was that the
remains were identified as being William H. Ben
nett, formerly of Maine, aged about "a years, and
that he came to his death in mysterious man.
ner at u time and by means to the Jury unknown I"
A gold watch and chain w.s found upon the
body '@--
The Empire County argus., 1854-07-15

New DREss--The Sacramento Union has put on
Il new dress which much becomes it. The Union
is probably the best paying paper in the State and
before it became the leader of the coalition, was an
extremely independent Sheet which gave it great
notorety and influence. Of late, from its associa-
tions its popularity is the wane, and it will con-
tinue to grow less so long it afliates with the
Custom House crowd.
The Empire County argus., 1854-07-15

FIRE AT SAN FRANcIsco.-A fire occurred in this
city, July llth, destroying so buildings and prop
erty valued at 100000. Several lives were lost
in the flames, and many injured in jumping from
upper rooms to escape the flames.
The Empire County argus., 1854-07-15

WHEAT ByRNED.-Four hundred acres of wheat
have been burned in San Bernardino. Loss $4,000
Fire caused through the carlessnes Of an English
man, who built fire in the vicinity of .ao wheat
The Empire County argus., 1854-07-15

LEcIr1MArE.--By printed document before us,
we learn that the county officers have formed tick
ct for the Legislature, oncfourh of those for the
Assembly being deputies. We have no particular
objection to this further than it shows an anxiety
on the part of the Sherifs Office to monopolize all
the vacant places within the gift of the people.
There is one great advantage attending this arrange
ment however, and that is, the candidates can at
tend to political matters while on official business.
This is great country, and the Sherifs Office a
magnificent institution. We also note the fact that
one fourth OF the Delegates from this county to the
State Convention is made up from its official dign
taries Stick peg here
The Empire County argus., 1854-07-15

Who ARE THE BoLTERs !--THE QUESTION SET
rLED.--In FL Dorado and Placer counties the Bro
derrick wing, finding themselves in the minority,
withdrew, bolted the decision Of the people u each
of those counties, and proceeded to organize them
selves into minority conventions This is what may
be considered pretty fair specimen of boting the
decision of the majority Of the people.--U"i
As far as El Dorado is concerned the Union is
mistaken. The true Democracy did not leave the
convention until refusal to expel disorganizers.
Had such been expelled the Custom House faction
would have been in large minority The Bro
derrick wing" unlike the coalitonsts will not afili-
ate with Whiggery to strike down Democratic prln-
ciples and usages and they have the people with
them, as the next election will show.
The Empire County argus., 1854-07-15

FIRE AT CoLuMBIA.--The loss by this fire, July
10TH is estimated at S500,000 Fire supposed to be
the work of al iueenaiary
The Empire County argus., 1854-07-15
C0losna: Saturday, July Is. 1854.

REGULAR DEMOCRATIC NOMlNATEoNs.
The Empire County argus., 1854-07-15
Vote OH the Nehrn slxn Rill.

We find the following digest Of the vote Of the Nebraska
Bill in the Uastsngton Union. 1t viii bo valuable
failure reference
The Empire County argus., 1854-07-15

FOR REPRESENTATIVES,.
JOHN CONFESS, of Georgetown.
ALFRED BRIGGS, of White Rock.
]. G. DOWNER, of Salmon Falls.
FRANCIS FLANDERS. of Fiddletown.
ROBERT RODGERS. of Placerville.
NJ TEBBS. of Mud Springs
SAMUEL MCCONNELL of Garden Valley
NICHOLAS S. DAVIS. of Union City.
The Empire County argus., 1854-07-15

G. J. CARPENTER, of volcanovillc.
D. P. TALLMADGE, of Coloma.
The Empire County argus., 1854-07-15

FOR SENATORS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-03

VIRGINIA, N CiihNCERY.-Ata Cir.-:. I.
uGucd and held ior Cumberland county, the ,! :"
1873
James Carer, and Susa! Iii. WIFE, formerly Susan Va
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-03

az license for the privileges, in the county oil "ytHe
for the same year
By Mr. Wnlrs-A petition CT Dr. L. B. Anderson, Simon
Goud, and other citizens oil Hanover county, of the pro-
nb,riou al the sale oil ardent spirits by law. $50
By Mr. STAPLES Of Parck-A petition OF Learn W.
Ross of The county OF Patrick asking Tor compensation tor
teaching INDECENT children in said county.
bill incorporating Salem Station and Rapp shamrock
Turnpike Company. Merits explained by MIR CARTER OF
FauguierI
bill auti,orslng The MarysviIle Plank Road Company
extend their road and 10 increase their capital stock he
lis explained by M UASc0cK Of Charlotte.
a bill n incorporate Ihr CraC's Creek Navigation Com
rany (Mt WILEY advocated this bill und It's merits were
also x2ained BY Mr. DEASE Twas passed BY large ma
jo!ty.
Turnpike was rejected for Of constitutional majority
having received II vOtcs-77 being necessary for its pas
gage. motion made by Mr. kLLvsoS - penclns 10 re-
consider the vote rejecting H.
On motion Of Mr. DAwso, the bill autho.isng the Board
Of Public Works subscribe 10 the stock n the Orange
and Alexandra Rail Road the sum Of 5000 00O l0ken
up when M D. offered substitute for the bill, proposing
that the sum Be $500 GEO. which adopted the bill was
then read the ccord me and ordered 10 he rngosscd for
lhi!d reading.
the following report taken as the order Of the day.
The committee on Roads and Internal Navigation, TO
which was referred tho ron OF j. Miller and other ci
tizens Of the counties Of Brooke and Hancock asking the
passage authorship the extension OF The Pshurg and
S!cubcnsvli Rail Read through the territory OF Virginia,
and The construction of bridge across the Ohio river al or
S;eubenvi have according 10 order, had the
under consideration and adopted The following esou.
lion:
Resolved That ia inexpedlen, TO report bill in
dance with tie prayer Of said petition.
NJ. SMITH Of Brooke ani HanCoc. made motion 10 re.
lie Report by declaring it "expeien" 10 grant he
prayer the petitioners for the right OF and addressed
The House In support VI his notion He was followed By
Mr. GALLT q Wheeling, III opposition TO the motion Gnd IN
favor OF The Report OF the Committee. Mr.. W. addressed
the House for hours and listened with unusual
attention. H'tsfpeech was generally considered abe and
eloquent lie Spoke until the hour u adouFnncnt at Three
O'Clock.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-03
CoNGREss--Is7 SESSION
MowDAY, JAS. 80, 1854.
lrN rNf-


The galleries crowded 10 excess at an early noun
Mr. Allen presented the resolutions OF The Rhode Island
Legislature nsuctng its Senators II oppasc ana resist any
repeal Of the Mssy Compromise Laid on The table and
ordered TO be printed.
Mr., Bro5bead presented twenty seven petitions from
Pennsylvania agairs, removal OF the Mint TO New
York. 80,
then taken up and passed
Tho Ioint resolution from the House appointing select
committee on the proposed amendment the conslilu.
ton in repec, 10 the manner Of electng President was
The Nebraska bill being the order of The day. then
ken up and ii Douglas delivered elaborate speech in
explanation and defence Of its provisions.
Mr. Douglas said that Tuesday last. when he desired
TO open This DISCOURSE he had proposed speak about M
teen minutes in explanation Of points embraced in
bill These points we'e first with respect 10 The Indians
and the second, that part relating slavery. The commit
preparing the BILL desired protect the rights and
lie OF the Indians from any Infringement He thought this
had been done by the BILL II secured 10 the Indians all their
rights until such time az they might hereafter by treaty.
agree to be incorporated within the Territory
On the other point il wes The object aud desire OF The com
mte 10 be equally explicit They had taken the principles
Of The compromise Of 1850 their guide and had made
each and every provision Of this bill accord with those pa
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-03
Tuesday. JANUARY 81, Is;
Sen

NJ. Cs7LFTT IN the Chair
Prayer ty the Rev. PrTER DEF1RnET OF the Methods!
Church.
a communication from the House by their Clerk that they
had Senate bill incorporate the Southern proec
ton insurance company Of Alexandra Va-aso House bills
directing the Board Of Public Works 10 make additional
subscription the Western and Famon turnpike compa
N.Y. provide for working The public roads of the county oil
Loudoun by taxi concerning the Virginia coal company
also the Senate bill 10 increase the capital stock Of the Ce
dsr creek and Opequon turnpike company, with amend
ment in which the Senate agreed.
The above House bills read and referred commit.
tees
Mr SHAcKELroRp from the committee on General Laws
reported bills 10 increase the salary of The Atiuant General
repeating the Sh section of chapter IS of the Code which
makes tho salaries of The Second Auditor and his clerks
chargeabe TO The fund for internal improvement and the H.
erary fund; and with amendments engrossed bill
amend and the four first sections of the Of
5lh 1882 concerning The fees OF officers of Government and
House bill with Amendments concerning district free
schools in The county Of Henry
Mr. THOMPSON, from The committee Of Agriculture report.
ed bills TO incorporate the Henry Exploring and Mining
Company in Bedford or other counties therein named;
lhorizng John Biger wharf York river.
Mr. AMBER from the committee Of Courts reported bills
amend the Ih section Of chapter los of the Code
aon the fees Of attorneys of the Commonwealth CIV.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-03
POEEiCALs
For the ENQUIRER
VIRGINIA..

ny JAMES AVIS sARTLBY.
Tbv soil, virginia. is all haliowed ground
Made such BY steps oil patriots; thy h'eh iafne'
AWAY unto our ears glorious SQUAD,
indies in all high hearts heroic fdide
Walking beneath thy forests, high and lone,
hear voice that sinks into my heart
The voice Of fr,te1ess Libe;:y-ife tone
Which bids the tide OF proud emotion s'a''
Greece was the land Of heroes; and her soh
Ia sacred with the tcahless memory Iii,
OF martyred Virtue, which at Death "ouia stnl'e'
A, Marathon and old lherm"Pyiae'
And Italy shall never Lose the charm
Which bravery can shed MON" u 'aho'
Tho, chm m shalt Keep the hearts OF mankind warm
r onn AFR her last stone shall cease 10 siahaf
p,, tho, vjroinia! AIT prouder land;
E,r wh.n Inv hills became red shrnes 10 hl"ht,
Tn, y.I.s became the spots where smlilns' stana
The Apyes-tioncst Peace and Home Delight
AID row how fair thy homes! On every hand
Inv cities ard thy villages arse,
From mountain side 10 oceans level strand,
And bring delight into our gazing eyes.
uou brave ,hy polish'd sons! Their hearts how free!
How for above the plotting OF the meant
How they do scorn oil low chcanery,
And proudly move, men, through every scene!
And when thy daughters, IN angelic raln,
Walk mid thec fowery scenes, how SWEEP Tic" 'o'e
Their SONGS Of 10Y are like wandering strain
Vibrating from land Of bliss above:
1,lnst,ious land my heart is proud 10 think
vc, can walk upon thy mother soil;
And willing that my Wondering form may sink
Rack 10 Inv breast after it's lifetime toll.
CARR OAK VA.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-03
TO Az wuoMIT NAY

TO AK. WHOM 1T MAX CcSCER>
FaTSkE NOllCE-That have qualified ~ The .rsl.
Il Farmer. infant child OF Jnu VI. ratncr C~ho %
county OF Halifax. NI.) in the County Cour. Of AIGtn'
Side Of Nor.h CaoI!aa and given bond and scrut.
at shall NOV, the IGEr OF le CiycuI, Court 10. nc
II.I'as. flrssni, on lie In Gay o the next term '
leave 10 rr,GDvr the 'st: ofihc aid iriat JGo FJ:
Stale Of Vigini 10 The saii County Of hanance aG -
C.roIiaa. HARRISON ~"
Jan. g--cJH
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-03

1873:
James Carter and Ssa!, hi. wife formerly Susan Va,
against .r
John n. Mayo, Robert NJ. Mayo Henry " May w..
Mayo. Mar! A. Mayo. Eliza b. Mayo. William b -. aal w.,
vile, Frederick w. Bass, right OF his aiic aud ar
OF Daniel Mayo. deceased, and Lucy, lis wife ileni ~
Edward l. Baush William H. Mayo and Edward J" *
Thls cause came this day, be again heard on W.
nery read. the report Of Commissioner Ford mae u"
the order OF the 3lst Of March l5i2, with exceptions
defendant Frederick w. BdEs, and was arguei oy tou
deratlon whereof, The Court being OF opinion tat l'
Time for which the cpo; in his Care ia' Eee@ ~. p
acted on and from bonds aGd receipts HicG amor
this cause il Is probable that INC eaii report .ass
the true OF the account between the usHIVL Ia +
Mayo, deceased and he said Frederick w Ba.s n"H ..
and decree that on Of the CommIrsioaes OF Ihe
account between each OF The distributes oil -
ceased and the said Frederick ". Bass, HI. adHH's-
report thereof TO this Court u.oonsOS Y
ACopy-Tese: d. ID.
COMMISSIONER w o,.
CUMBERLAND -, n
The parties Interested in me above decree OF
&c will take notice that nave al pointed
of February nett the DAY 10 take the acc"t..
decree al my Office half mile below CnmDei.",
az which time and place you WI! a,;ent "i'u Ing; q
o;har eriIenccs. 20 enable the Commissioner - '
decree aforesaid. ,,, rom CnrC.H
Jan. 3p-c2aT2% AaE' rV"''
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-10-13
MARINE AFFAIRS.

Loss or BRIG RAISBow.-rhe brig Rainbow, OF
New-York, Capt Carver, from Doboy Island Oct 3,
with a cargo of lumber bound TO Portland, was lost
on the 9Th inst at sea. The following is Capt C.'s
report: We left Doboy Oct. g. and on the 9Th, lat.
800 A. ION. 7ao experienced heavy gales from the
north. which veered around to northeast, blowing
with increased violence, and the 5th, while lying
10 under bare poles was knocked on the bea ends.
We then cut away the weather rigging, when the ves-
sci rghted with loss Of topmast deck cabin deck load
and the hold full of wster. Was on the wreck three
days without provisions or water. Was passed by
several vessels within speaking distance who offered
DO assistance. Oct. 8, was taken off by schooner
Medal Plat, Capt. Day, who kindly received us on
board the vessel rapidly breaking up. Capt. Carver
of The r. further reports 9th irS 1t. $50 so, lon.
TO 3d. q berm brig painted black with white
streak, house af. painted green, house midships
nainted yellow with boat lying across the house,
nsinted white; had deckload Of logwood, ran cose
IN Ms S,ue of tho seamen standing on the
r.ceste with lines in their hands ready to heave to
us in case they Jumped overheard, for our crew to
baul tb,m on board OF the X. Ii was blowing fresh
a, the time from the northeast. The brig passed on
and was soon out of sight. The brig proves to be the
British brig Baltic, arrived at this port this morning
from Port-au. Prince Same day saw fore-and-aft
schooner which ran close to us but took no notice.
The British brig Baltic arrived at this port this
morning from Port-auPrince, reports that on the 9th
inst. in lat. 80 So long 10 80 she brig in dis
trees. and run for her. She was water'logged, and
the crew on board, from the state of the weather,
was unable to render any assistance, it blowing
Gale at the time. The above the Rainbow.
FIeuRr-HEAD PICKED UP AT SEA-On the 10th
inst in lat 39o lon. 74o, the pilot boat Virginia No.
pick.d up tie cutwster, stem, and female figure
head of a vessel. The figure is painted light blue
with a wreath of roses around her head 1t can be
seen on board the boat, lying IN East River.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-10-13
DIED.

BAKER-On Thursday morning Mary A., youngest dGugh
Ter Of the Rev Thomas Sarah Baker in the 9ta year OF
her sge r. IL 49, -......e. IL
invited 10 the funeral from her late resdenee No 1877
Mulberry u this (Friday eem o. at O'Clock her
rnsit. vii he uttered in h. Cy pess dls Ce1,teTy.
GlLIlSPIE-YesteTday morniog Henry w GlliisPe, son
OF the james Gnspe aged ~ years Funeral services
this afternoon O'Clock he house OF bis brother. James
) Gil ispie No lSo Henryst
His rensns will be taken Stamford Conn for iDe-ment,
at which place funeral services will take place from the house
of Henry Webb ct M. on Saturday, l4th inst
GARDNER-in Brooslyn, Oct. H. Charles fierson young
Get con Of and s. B. Gardner aged months and 10 day
The f Of the family invited 20 attend the funeI ~
from the residence his father No 40 CARL st. on Saturday
moIbDg at % O'clock His remains Will be taken 10 Ne"aiA
kew-ytney -, -, M, IL. l..
The friends OF The family respectfully invited to attend
his funerel from re,idence 79hst near the d-aN al
~ O'clock Fiiosy the 18th. -, 49,, -
KELLY-0n the l2th inst John H. Kelly In the 44ta year
of his ege. o- ,s,h -. =. o
O'clock from his late residence. No. 200 shs NO Carriages
IOCKWOOD-On Thursday morning. 18th inst Mary b.,
widow OF the late Isaac J. Lockwood 81, q,
The sy,s friends Of the family are invited
her funeral without further invitation from her late
No Saturday, ian inst al = VI
MASsEY-On the 10th inst Joseph Thomas Massey aged
n days -, -. r. a. p.,
sreep, from 1876 Blocker st., on the 1lth INST -
sUYDAM-On "Wednesday, Oct llth, John H. Suyosm'
aged "a years and days - -, -.
attend his tuner Al on Friday morning 18Th Inst al ~ oeois
from the residence Of his father. No. liz Mott 81 -
NARING- On Thu-dsy, Oct u OF consninp'ion Insiles
Bill aIing Esq. Of this City.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-10-13
NEW INVENTIONS.

N,v Ks,rr,se M.cHIsE.-Mr. T. Bailey of Balls
TON Spa. in this State late proprietor Of the we'll
known establishment at that place for the manufacture
OF knitted goods has produced an admirable mscn'pe
for knitting in a continuous tube which seems likely
entirely 10 supersede the present metnod OF knitting
in fat sheets and sewing together. Neither form oil
machine perects salabe goods withousthe subsequent
aid of the shears and needle but the machine as
must be apparent turns out the knitedfabc In form
more nearly approaching that desired, and requiring
much lees Objectionable seam. patent was applied
for by Mr. Bailey on the 18th Of the present month
and small working model that intended for the Pat
ent Office merely has since been placed on exhibition
in the Crystal Palace. This model, IL inches square,
is the only machine yet built, and is in daily opera
ton at that place, knitting continually around and
adding the length OF piece OF hose about three or
four inches in diameter This is about the size, APP
pears ususy required for socks, while under-sh'rts
require the cylindrical portion or the BODY to be
about twelve inches diameter This machine now
built has been found to work successfully at We
locity as high 60 revolutions per minute; n other
words il knits around the stocking 60 times per
minnie. AND as there are 81 stitches in round, it
follows tina, the machine kni,s 800 stitches per min
ute. or "a in second toerable idea of its modus
opegsndi may possibly DC obtained from a oriel In
spection.
pur1rs'sSrEAx CocK.-Mr. o. c. Phelps of No. is
U,rvard.place Boston, is the inventor Of cock de-
SIGNED TO take the place of the ordinary ones in al
most every situation where considerable pressure is
.,s,e,ced. The object is to compel the press IRE of
,he uid to keep the device always tight. In passing
,hrorch this cock the fluid whether steam, water or
Gas, ,urrs right angle, and the axis Of the plug Is in
line with that part of the pipe through which the aad
!, received. The plug i, concal and partially hollow
sse larger and hollow end being preserved TOT the
re sptiop of the fluid which is Of course discharged
through hole in the side From this description .
viii be eviaen, tia. the plug must be inserted from
the inside, the stem to which the handle ss'ssnec 90
ing merely continuation Of the smaller end .1 :.
invention appears to b particularly sPph0s'e -
test cocks in high pressure boilers
Tux ExorKEs or THx BaAFDor.-Ihe ~" T."
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-10-13
1AAN SHOT DOWN IN THE STREET.
FLIGHT AND ESCAPE OF THE PERPETRA-
TOR

John Giforgs, q resident Of Broadway near the
corner of Egbty6rs-st., was, as is supposed, fatally
shot in the back last night while in Ninth-av. near
Fifty .ffth.st. on his way home. The perpetrator
who is unk nown, came up thef-like behind Mr. CID
forgs, aud discharged pistol or musket heavily load
ed with powder and balls at him. Two bullets took
effect in the back directly uuder the right shoulder
blade The poor man Immediately fell to the ground
and cried Murder" "Watch," &c, which as sls)
the report of the weapon, was heard by number of
German families living in the immediate vicinity.
These people, however, were much frightened aud
afraid TO venture out and did not do for time
aiierward; therefore, the nigh; being dark, the cow
aidly villain had excellent opportunity to esca )s
which lie improved, with but very little being known
OF him.
MIR. Giiforgs was found after being shot, in a
state of nsensbility, and conveyed to the Twenty
second Ward Police Station, where he attended
by Drs Hepburn, McAlister and Church, who con-
sderDg that scarcely possibility sned OF hi. re-
coyery, recommended that he be taken TO the New
York Hospital. This done with all its necessary
haste. Capt Witter Of the Twenty second Ward
Police and some OF his officers are in search OF this
midnight murderer and hope to capture him.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-10-13
STATE OF THE MARKETS TO-DAY.

FRIDAY, Oct. lJ-2f.M
ASHES are without change; sales Of Pots at o. and
Pearls at GO 25.
CoTros-The MARKET Is quiet but steady.
FLOUR AND MEAL-The market is l2Ic. lower for
the COMMON and medium grades Of hale's; but
Western il in good demand, at full prices.
Canadian Flour is in good demand sales 500 bbls.
at e. 75ass mostly at q 1887 81. The sales Of
Western Canal are 5000 bbls. at 81 1898 81
common to good State; o. 5O9ss IS for common to
good Ohio and Michigan &c.
Southern Flour is steady, with a good demand for
all kinds except common, which is dull and heavy
sales of o,soO bbs at o. 259ss GO for mixed 10
good brand. Of Baltimore, Alexandra, &c. Fsnoies
and exit o. 750s9.
Rye Flour is steady but quiet at yesterdays quota
tions. Corn Meal Is scarce at o. 3Ss4 II for Jer-
sew. a. 750si 81 for Brsndywine. Pancheons,
eco so. .....,
GRArs-Whca, /, in good demand and prime Is
scarce and wanted; sales J, 500 bus. common red
southern from store at 81 IS, and 800 good do.
slss Rye is dull at 81 i9l ..
Barley is better salco Of 1000 bush. at 81 l6i.
Oats ara steady AID in fair request Corn Is steady,
and in fair demand sales 81 900 bush at 81 052c for
Western mixed-other kinds scarce.
wHIsKY-The market is frmer; sales OF Jersey at
35c; Ohio and Prison at 35l a36lc. Drudge at $50.
PRoyIsIoss-Pork, Beef, Lard, Sc, remain "a
previously noted.