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listers would be Immediately withdrawn from st.
Petersburg and negotiations would not again be re-
ncwed.
British Steamers--A Government Committee of
Engineers have reported that the mail steamers are
unfit for war purposes, owing to their peculiar
shape and the exposure of the engines to shot but
they might serve as troop ships.
Failure Of the Negotiations The London Times
of the Sth of February, condemns in the strongest
terms the action of Russia in regard to the negot
ations in which Count Orloff figured. By passing
over in silence the propositions made by the -Four
Allied Powers, the Times conceives that the Empe-
ror of Russia has offered deliberate insult to every
Court in Europe.
France.---In accordance with the recommended
ton of the Council, Louis Napoleon continues to
make the most active preparations for war. I'M
mense orders for ammunition, arms and accoutre-
ments have been issued, and were in course of ex-
ecution with great haste. The greatest activity
continued to prevail in the Navy Department,
Prince Napoleon has returned from his mission to
Belgium. General Helissier is selecting 10000
picked men of the army of Africa, and 10000 is
set down as the amount of the French contingent.
All might be ready for embarkation in one week
The IUrEtSh P0SHion.--Ihe passage OF the Dan
ube by Omcr Pacha, with $4,000 troops, was bril-
liant movement by which he has divided the Rus
sian army Omer commanded in person.
Advices from Bucharest to the 2Sth, state that
the Russians had made retrogade movement and
1allen DacK upon haDula. Inc laSG aCcOuntS Ic-
ceived from Omer Pacha report him to have been
within two days march of Bucharest, which he was
expected to attack at once, the Russian force at
that post was much weakened Omer intended to
attack the rear of the Russian army on its march
from Karagoa to Keefat.
The Russian Position.---Russian accounts them
selves confirm the above, by expressing apprehension
of an attack from the Turks. They however de-
clare that the bad weather, bad roads and inunda-
tion of the rivers render the passage of the Dauube
impossible to the Turks.
Prussia. 1.-The Prussian Government has not yet
spoken, but the Crown Prince is reported to have
declared strongly in the Council of State the neces
sity of siding with the Western Powers.
Acknowledgement is negotiating for the sale
of the State Railroad Property, valued at two hun
dred millions of forins.
The army in Bohemia has not yet moved towards
the Servan frontier and doubts are entertained in
some quarters whether it will be moved at present
Spain.---Great discomfort exists. Revolutionary
handbills are everywhere circulating and the pop
ular feeling at present is in favor of the King OF
Portugal, or anybody but Queen.
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Correspondence of the Argus.
SACRAMENTO, Marcl

SACRAMENTO, March q, 1854.
Mr.. ARGUS: The appropriation bill is signed to-
day, it is said. Having been passed several days
since, all hands could smell script ahead, and so
very patroticay turned their attention to the set
tlement of small and great difficulties. IN this
duous undertaking., pistols and rifles have been
sorted to- in hope that wounded honor could be
healed by bleeding the flesh, shutting out the lamp
of life with bullet Bulwer in some work of his
concluded substantially, that throat cutting was at
times mania, and at seasons of the year became
so fashionable that an occasional Frenchman would
cut his throat for the mere fun of the thing. 1t
~aow appears that pistol galleries are getting into
dsrspute, and that mon resorting to the more
refnednrT agreeable pastime of shooting at each
other This amusement engaged the attention this
morning of couple ofthe knights of the quill among
the editorial fraternity of San Francisco Weapons
-rfesdstancc fifty PAGES. Blood was drawn
at the fifth fire. The country is considered
safe for few longer. Rumor says that another
duel will be fought tomorrow morning at the Bay
growing out of this, and the Magnetic Telegraph
says duel was fought last night, high among the
mountains and that one of the parties killed at
the second fire. Pitch in, gentlemen, it will not
make particle of difference hundred years hence
Speaker Fairfax gave notice few days since of
bill in relation to duclling
The Senatorial question is entirely swallowed
Dueing, Hospitals and Slavery are on the surface
at this time. These topics will shortly take dive
and public printing fees in Office and revenue bill
will come up, flicker short time, be ground out
through the legislative mill, and turned into u
minated edition of law clear as mud
The smoke of war curls up in Europe. Santa
Anna is inclined to be crowned Emperor of Mexico
and the moon-eyed Celestials are determined to
have long fight The political caudron is in a
ferment at Washington, and the political teapot of
California is splitting steam, with the Wing Central
State Committee fireman.
Cards the order of the day. This species of
composition is being corrected and revised The
Card of R. N Berry is considered to be an improved
edition in that department of literature. SAUL.
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DIR. j. Il. DULEN

WA respectfully inform the citizens of Ell Dorado
and the adjoining counties that he still resides in
Union city his old stand, where he will be happy adj
minister prescribe to for any who wish his
vices He nothing of mcrcuria or corrosive nature
internal remedy he pursues the old German mel hod
of discriminating Judging diseases by the Urine, in
which he has not failed give definite description of the
disease lie also proposes to describe all
INTERNAL DISEASES
by the pulse In all external diseases he wishes TO the
patient If those Who mag have tried their family Phys
cans and they have failed to relieve them will call him.
that in they would receive entire satisfaction
the following diseases be has had unparalleled success
in affections, affections of the liver dyspepsia
febr diseases in their various types pleulsy, asthma
coughs, colds, etc.
INCIP1ENT CONSUMPTION,
rheumatism, fits, dropsy, cancers, white sweings ulcers
of all kinds, sua piles, diseases of the spleen, nestnes
and kidneys Obsructions of the urine organs all kinds
of Female Diseases if certificates of any
he could obtain those of hundreds who has realized such
benefit and relief by taking his Medicine not
only in attacks, hut diseases Of long standing which
has perhaps been lingering and peyg upon the vitals for
months and perhaps years All those who may have
sion to seek the aid of Physician would do well to give
him call and and test the matter for themselves He
is tied down old notion fine spun theories but the
cries principles and remedies which he has found by dill
gent Study and close adherance to the laws of human
nature, experience and practice to be eicacioGs and nf
ble when in the power of medicine and all he asks is for
his practice be appreciated in accordance merits
he knows that systems whether of medicine any other
science stand fall by the effects they produce.
Call and see for yourselves.
l6tf Union City, Feb. 2S, 1o54
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Correspondence of the Argus.
COLD SPRINGS, March,

COLD SPRINGS, March, 15 1854.
DEAR ARGUS The usual routine of business
and succession of every day matters of life still
characterize our central little village. The tempe
rance army is gaining important victories. The
votares of Sabbath observance are increasing in
numbers Our common school is gaining in its
number of pupils Politicians giving the ques-
ton of Senatorial election that consideration its
importance demands The question of locating the
County seat here--though rather submerged by
other more exciting topics--is still gathering
strength, and we hope when that subject comes up,
to see our claims rightly and fairly presented. But
what wish to speak of more especially is our Ly
ceum. The last question discussed was that of the
election of u s. Senator the present session Of the
Legislature. Our minds were much enlightened by
the discussion--and in this case as we'll as many
others, it is not little surprising to how well
the arguments OF even societies like this correspond
and agree with those used by much higher delibe
ratve bodies. 1t shows that the germ of thought
and reason is planted in the minds of all men, and
that the main difference between the "great' and
''smalr is education. Our next question is the
"Abolition of all Laws for the Collection of Debt"
We have recently discussed the Maine Law Ques-
ton and we think that the people are getting pref
ty correct ideas on that important subject | was
exceedingly well pleased to article in favor
of the Maine Law in your paper q week or two
ago No subject can be kept before the public that
is so important for State as the Maine Law
But Mr. Editor it will not do to conceal any thing
on this subject that concerns the progress of the
temperance cause. While read your article in
favor of the law we could not help rejecting, that
n Division of the s. of T was started at Cooma
over year ago. and that during the storm of 'Nli
ner and Settlerism" it went down--what connection
there may be between Temperance and Miner and
Settlerism | do not know, only give the facts
Well within the last four months the same Division
commenced work again. and learn is not flourish
ing. Now one thing is certain no town can be
great unless its citizens are good, and you cannot
be good unless you be temperate. hope therefore
that inasmuch as you in favor of the Maine
Law that you will see the "Sons" who are perfect
liquor annihilators started and hear and see them
"dry up" the liquor shops and keep them dry"
Son AND DEBATER.
We should be pleased to hear from the above cor
respondent ofton.
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PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED srArEs-rRocLA,

WHEREAS information has been received by that
unlawful expedition has been fitted in the State of Cal
ifornia with view to invade Mexico-a nation maintain
ing friendly relations with the United States-and that
other expeditions organizing within the United States
for the unlawful purpose and whereas certain cit
and inhabitants of this country, unmndfu of their OBJ
legations and duties, and of the rights of friendly power
have participated and about to participate in these
enterprises derogaoy to national character and so
threatening to tranquility and thereby incuing
the penalties imposed by law against such oeders
Now, therefore, l. Franklin Pierce, President OF the
United States have issued this my procamaon warning
all persons who shall connect themselves with any such en-
teprse expedition, that the penalties of the law de-
nounced against such criminal conduct will be rigdly
enforced and exhot all good citizens, as they regard our
national character they respect laws the laws of
nations they value the blessings of and the wei
fare their country dscountenance and by all lawful
prevent, such criminal enterprises and call upon
all officers of this government, civil and military, to use
any efforts which may be in their power to arrest for trial
and punishment every such offender.
Given under my hand and the seal of the United States
at Washington, this eighteenth day of January, in
the year of our Lord thousand eight hundred and
ffty-four and the seventy eighth of the independence
of the United States. FRANKLIN PIERCE.
By the President:
W. L. Marcy, Secretary of State.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT. January I. 1854.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT. January |, 1854.
Notice is hereby given to the holders of the following
described stocks of the United States that this department
prepared to purchase any time between the date here
of and the first of June next portions of those Stocks
amounting in the aggregate to million dollars, i'll the
manner and on the terms hereinafter mentioned to wit:
In of any contingent competition, within the amount
stated preference will be given in the order of time in
which said stocks may be offered The certificates duly
assigned to the United States by the parties who to
ceve the amount thereof must be transmitted to this de-
partment upon the receipt Whereof price will be paid
compounded of the following particulars
l. The par value amount specified in each certificate.
2. premium the stock of the loan authorized by the
of July 1916, redccmable November r. 1856 of six
per cent? the stock of the loan authorized by the
1872 redeemabe 3ls December 1862 of fifteen and half
per cent? the stock of the loans authorized by the
of lSH and 18iS and redeemabc the former the 3lst
December 1867, and the latter the Both june 1863
twentone per cent? and the stock of the loan author
lied by the of 1885, and redeemabe on the st of De-
cember, 1864, Commonly called the Texan nlemny ten
per cent.
3D. Interest the par of each certificate from the LIST
January 1854 to the date of receipt and settlement at the
treasury with the allowance (or the money reach the
owner) of one days interest in addition.
Payment for said stocks will be made in drafts of the
Treasurer of the United States the assistant
at Boston, New York, Philadelphia the parties may
direct JAMES GUTHRIE,
Secretary of he Treasury,
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TEAM FOR SALE.

~ TIE undersigned being desirous to return to the
~ Atlantic States, offer for sale four fine dark bay
-lH2- Horses and a splendid Wagon. This team hav
ing constantly the road between Spanish Flat and
acreno city for the last year is well known to all the
old teansters Those wishing buy would refer them
to the owners, at the New Store in Spanish Flat.
We the undersigned request all the debtors and creditors
to call and make immediate settlement wish to leave
in a few days. ISAAC MUNCEl " BRO.
Ijtf
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Henry NJ. Fiske,
DRUGGIST AND APOTHECARY,

MN7OULD inform the citizens of l Dorado County in
w general and AUD SPRINGS particular that he has
on hand large assortment of Drugs, MEDICINES
PAINTS and OILS, well full supply of the best
Patent Remedies usually found in Drug Establishmcns
Also a large assortment Of the LATEST PUBLICA-
1TONS which he is receiving by every steamer, direct
from the publishers, and which he will dispose of at the
lowest rates
sJ Store-Postoficc Buildings Main St.. Mud Springs
January 4th 1851. Tl2tfl
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Meteorological Table.
PREPARED BY w. zELNER. FOR THE ARGUS.
CONSTABEE'S SALE,

COLOMA TOWNSHIP, Ell DORADO COUNTY,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, MARCH Il, 1854.
EDY virtue of execution issued out of Giles E. SLIPS
ID Court, Justice of the Peace, for Cooma Township,
Judgment rendered the 20th day Of March, A D.
1854 in favor Cohea Hilton and against s. c. Seadon,
for the of ninety dollars debit ten dollars interest and
wentysX dollars costs of suit and accrung COSTS have
levied upon and seized and will expose to public sale, at
Gold Hill, in township aforesaid at o'clock ?. NJ the
18th day of April, A. d. 1854 all the right title and inter-
est of S. C. Steadson to certain mining claim located
east of Gold HILL S. B. WALLACE,
1913 Constable.
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FOR SALE FOR CASH

ED ARE CIIANCE.-n the town of Kelsey, FL Dorado
MN county, the large two story frame building known
the Union Hotel together with all the fixtures belonging
to it, The establishment $4,000, and has been
and is giving the best result The owner wishes to
return to the Atlantic States and will dispose of it at
sacrifice. For particulars apply to Wolf Mycr opposite
the Union Hotel. March o. 1851
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South Fork Cigar Store.
ID. NEWBAUER,


WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN TOBACCO, CIGARS MEX
ICAN BARCELONA CARDS, &c,
Main street, opposite the Union Hoe PacrrMe, and SEC
ond door beioto AdamS' ErWeSS Office, Coloma.
VEv subscriber has hand and is constantly receiving
Il from the Manufacturers in Havana large invoices of
the most superior brands of
CIGARS:
First quality Havana Rcgalia Flor de Cabanas, Sc
vilianas, Patria, Henry Clay, El Ohio Jenny Lind
Regalia, Montro, Figaro, La Fea Best Londres,
Londres Cabanos, Semiramis Small Havana, etc.
Tobacco,
Grape, Twin Brothers, Twist Diadem, A. Hunt,
Oronoco, Nectar Leaf, Four Aces, and other An
der5ons fine cut in and foil; Goodwin's Smo-
king and Chewing, Mrs. Nliller's fine cut, &c.
SNUFFS, &C.
American Gentlemans and French Rappee Snuffs !;
Stone, Clay and Fancy Pipes; Cigarito Leaf Tobac-
CO. Cigarito Paper Etc, ETC. Etc.
Hotel keepers are invited to call and examine the
stock, they buy cheaper at this store than at
any place this side of San Francisco. All orders
will be promptly attended to.
February 18th, 1854, [I3ul
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NOTICE.
PICTURES !! PICTURES!
CONSTABLE'S SALE.

EBY virtue of execution directed issued ont of
I'D the Justice Court of j. c. Knowon Justice in Kelsey
Township, FL Dorado County, California, on Judgment
rendered in favor of Reynolds Craig and against John
Stbbns for the of $40 40 debt and $3 80 costs of
suit have levied upon the property of said Stibbns
certain house, 16x0 divided into two rooms ase the lot
which the stands the whole lying in the town of
Georgetown, State and County aforesaid, and will ot
for sale the highest bidder for cash, Wednesday,
April 18th, A. d. 1854, at O'clock p. NJ, in the Of
Georgetown in front of the premises aforesaid all the right
title and interest of the said John Stbbns of in and to
the aforesaid property.
Given under my hand this 18th day of March, A. d. 1854
lSw1 JAMES H. lUGIIS, Constable.
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FOR SALE.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, Lso,vcpt Notice

olarE eolfrr op OF GA5r r bdsoo Notice
Whithy r. Ewing VS. His Creditors
Al persons creditors of Whithy Z. Ewing, hereby
notified to be appear before the Honorable the District
Court of the 1lth Judicial District at its next session in
said County, to be holden at the Court House, in Coloma
the second Monday of May next the first day of the
tern thereafter counsel be had to show
cause, any they have why the prayer of said Ewing
file in the Clerks office of said Court, for relief
under the Insolvent Act, should not be granted.
Given under my hand this 23d day Of February, A. d.
1851. a. 81. G. DEN LR, Clerk District Court
Is 4W%
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ADMTNTSTR ATOR'S SALE.

NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of an order
~ made by the Probate Court of Ell Dorado county,
California on the 10th day of March, A. d. 1854, will
at the premises in the town of Cooma said county, on the
9Th day of April A. d. 1854 between the hours of A NJ
O'clock p. NJ offer for sale to the highest bidder for
cash in hand all of the real estate of he late William d.
Gooch deceased, the being certain frame building,
feet 'front.' running back feet situate in said town of
Cooma, the south side of Main street, and known and
called the Crescent City tote together with the lot OF
ground npon which said building stands the stable In the
thereof and all the out-budings and appurtenances
thereunto belonging
Given under my hand this the 10Th day of March, A. D.
1854.
II. T. PLANT, Administrator of the estate of William
b. Gooch deceased. 1873
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DANIEL d. PAGE H. CHAMBERS FRANCIS w. PAGE,
HENRY d. BACON HENRY HAIGHr, Sacramento City,
St Louis Mo San Francisco. California.
PAGE, BACON & CO., Bankers,

OFFICE GEORGETOWN PILOT CREEK CANAL Co.,
Georgetown, March 18th, 1854
pursuance of the acquisitions Of the BY Laws OF the
assessments will be offered Public Vendue, at the Office
of the Secretary the 2Sth day of March, A. d. lo9l
at 2 o'clock, u. M.
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BLANK BOOKS, Ledgers, Day Books, &C., for sale
Id cheap at D. G. WALDRON cos Book Store
ColOma.
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Useful Books for Gardeners and
Farmers.
IOHNSON'S Dictionary of Gardening. Johnson's
J Agricultural Chemistry, &c, &c. For sale at
WALDRON s. CO.'S Book Store, next to Adams &
Co., Coloma.
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DIR. J. NJ. CRUZ.

PRIVATE OFFICE in the ApoIAecery Store of VIM
Zclncr Hours for consultation from to Il A M, and
. To > p NJ
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Crons,sdt and the Baltic Fleet.

Those who anticipate /" flashing blow at Russia
IN the Baltic would do we'll TO read the first paper in
frosO's Mogociae for May, which simply describes
the naval and military geography of that twisted
sea. The paper, indeed, is much more than an or
binary magazine article. Composed by one who has
an intimate and detailed knowledge OF the ground,
who has been able TO survey IL, too from the his
toricsl point OF view, and from the most advan-
tageous position accessible TO Engshman in
Russia, IT possesses an authenticity commonly al
lowed only 10 official papers: IL is thoroughly prac
teal in its purpose, clear and graphic in ts Ian
guage.
An English feet entering the closed sea will not
encounter its only trials at the intricate entrance
The difficulty which our feet had in venturing to
pass the Sound with its shallow waters the necessity
for taking the more circuitous route by the Great
Belt, formed only n forctsste Of the obstructive
navigation, which increases as the capital of Russia
i approached. Passing by the cliffs Of Holstein,
the sandy shores Of Prussia the granite rocks Of
Swedcn-eav1g out OF account the ice which walls
" Tie waterway to the upper part 81 the Baltic tue
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prohibiting gaming; our quarantine laws; the laws
which prohibit idle gentlemen from going at large.
CHASING them - Migrants, and many other similar
enactments,
That prohibition Is necessary, Ia shown by the
fact that moral suason has utterly failed. That as
long as temptation Is before the drinking man, by
the sale OF intoxicating drink s0briety can never be
obtained. That the vendors can only be reached by
law. That 1t Is by prohibition alone that the traffic
with slaves can be cut OFF and destroyed.
Most OF you win say we admit all you say /; how
can you efectually prohibit the sale. Declare by
law that wherever intoxicating drink is found to be
kept for sale as beverage it shall, upon the con-
viction of the offender upon trial in the Court of
General Sessions of the Peace be declared forfeited
and ordered to be destroyed and the whole thing is
done.
Other States have made the experiment for US,
and found it to be easily done, and productive of
the most happy results. Our own incorporated
towns-Edgefeld Anderson, Greenville, Spartan
burg, Laurens, Newberry and Sumterville-have
shown how easily the traffic is suppressed, and
how happily peace and good order result from it..
Shall we hesitate to try? Our past glorious history
answers no! Our homes, our wives, children our
slaves and ourselves answer " no."
Show yourselves to be freemen, worthy of free
mans heritage, by saying to your representatives:
Give the opportunity to say at the polls whether
We wish pr0hibit0ry law or not. Do that, and
then when the privilege is granted, write pro-
hibition upon every ballot, and inscribe IT upon
every homestead 50 that your children and chill
drens children may regard it as equally to be cher
ished with life, liberty and prosperity.
JOHN Bolton O'NEILL,
Chairman of the Central Committee.