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The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-05-13
TIE GREAT CENTRAL ROUTE

TIE GRE AT CENTRAL ROUTE |!
MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD.
GREAT WESTERN CANADA RAILROAD OPEN.
Forming with other lines the shortest, quickest and safe t
routc between
Chicago, Albany, New York s. Boston.
u ana after Monday. JAN 3O passrn ger trains will
" run daily except on Saturday evening an Sunday
morning. from Chicago as follows:
Leave Chicago at =. NJ, and . r NJ. The 7. train
connects next morning at Detroit with train for the east
the Great Western Railroad.
Morning Train from Chicago connects at Michigan City
with n A. and :. Railroad for Lafayette and CINCINNATI
Through tickets for Cincinnati New York and Boston
and other cities east sold at the Michigan Central Railroad
Office. of Lake and Dearborn streets. opposite the
fremont House al 20 at the Depot Chicago.
EDWIN MOVES,
May I'm. General Superintendent
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FORTY EIGHT SPLENDID LOTS,
COMPRISING TWO AND HALF ACRES EACH,
u and situated near st, Paul Capitalists strangers,
citizens wishing purchase desirable property for
Cottage Residences, VILLAS and Sumner Houses, are
invited to call aud take aok at the locality. The
soil is of the first quality and ada pied for Gardening
or the culture of the Grape.
HENRY M'KENTY,
Dealer in Real Estate.
ST. Pual, Dec. 10, 1S53.-Iv
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"HOLESALE Grocer Forwarding and Commits.
w sion Merchant, and General Steamboat Agents
NO ~ Levee Galena, Ill. The attention of buyers il
called to stock Of Groceries, Provisions, etc, etc
Having received by late arrivals from New York, BOs-
ton New Orleans and ST. Louis, which in addition to
former stock renders my assortment complete shall
continue to receive additional shipments from time
time, during navigation, thereby enabling to have
fresh and full stock throughout the season. and to be able
at all times, fill orders at the lowest market
The Receiving and Forwarding Business, shall in
ry instance have my personal attention, by which, ddes
patch and will be guaranteed, and the expense OF
Storage and Drayage much possible avoided.
feel assured that my facilities and long experience in
the Commission and Forwarding business enable to
with their patronage.
Liberal Cash advances will be made on Produce an
Merchandise shipped for sale in market. Par
tcuar attention will be paid the purchase of all arti
cles not in my line.
uThgent for a Galena st. Louis and Calena and
St. Paul PACKET LINE OF STEAMERS.
II. +. MCLOSKEY.
Calcna, April !, 1ej3. If
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1SHIONABLE MILLINERY.

NI Paul, that she has jus: received from New York
large varied and splendid OF BCnnets of the
latest Summer Styles. She dstters upon ex-
ri Millinery, Flowers, Ribbons &c. was never before
brought into the Territory. ALSO:-bhreges, tissues,
Dress S(ks &C. &C. all Of which will be sold at Low Err
this market. June Is, ST.
TuVQ the consumers Of Pine Impefisi Teas aad Od
III Lasuera and Java COAees,-Oer AeleetiOn OF he
sboye necessary articles Of domestic have ben
made with great Also, extensive assortment
OF SeEars from SIS TO $40 per M.
KELLOGG 4 KINNEY.
Minnesota cOpy. 2-4t
j. X. FREEMAN.
nEALER in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Cutie
IL ~, Fancy Goods etc. complete assortment
on hand 1t all times, and very cheap for Cash.
Prescott, Dec. 6, ls53.-S5-Iy
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SIIULTZ SMATHES,
Al T. X G II 4 Mt TAIL s ..

NJ II Il ~ L IA L. X s.
THIRD, NEAR MINNESOTA STREET
IEE just recci, ell large assortment of Cloths Cas-
l. sncrcs, NcstingS &c, &c, which they are pre-
pared TO make to order in the best style and the
shortest notice They Have also hand splendid as
sor:ncut of Ready made Clothing of the LATEST style and
we'll adapted t. this market All Of whic., may be had
at los price, and accommodating term. Cal and OK
anime their stock bcfo. pane ',asing el,' where.
1854. NEW ARRANG SMENTS. 1854.
Fare reduced the Itlio,o Coach Line.
DAILY STAGES BETWEEN
ST. PAUL AND ST. ANTHONY.
n EAVING each place at O'Clock A. NJ, and o.
IL clock l.. NJ. Coaches and teams will be the
Landing the rival of Steamboats, at Saint Paul.
Also, daily line Of stages between ST. Paul and Still
water, connecting with Scientifically line from Still
water Falls of ST. CrOix leaving Saltwater Tues
da;s aid Fridays and Falls of ST. Croix "Wednesday
anu S.'ur."ys
~ Fare bet ,een St Paul and Saltwater, reduced to
one dollar
Particular attention given to the accommodation OF
Pleasure Parties.
Remember ours arc the Yt.low Concord Coaches.
WILLOUGHBY e. POWERS.
Saint Paul April Is lS54 6-l-tf
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GREAT EXCITEMENS IN THE GRAIL
MARKET.
Fine lot of Corn, Oats, Rye and Barley on hand an
~ for sale by
w. constants, Lower Landing.
April l4th, 1854. l-3t
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REFERENCES.
?. Chontcnu, jr. r CO., New York,
Lu.inz, Sterling !. Co., Pittsburgh,
James pecL & Co, Chicago,
Bridge e. i. wis, Detroit,
Ray, Keith & Co, Cincinnati,
Chou,eau & Vale., st. I.0u",
Jamcs Garter 4 Co. Galena.
Stillma.f Rood.
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Bridge e. iowls, Detroit
Raw, Keith r 60, Cincinnati,
Chou,eau & Vale., st. I0uis,
Jancs Carter 4 Co.. Galena
Stillma.. + Rood.
MARS & Small,
Wholesale Dealers in Clothing,
B0OTS SII1ES TEST1NGS d. TlILORS TRLI.NLN IS.
no 12o, MAIN STREET. GALENA.
WAR EAGLE MILLS, GALENA.
CtUPERFINE EXTRA FLOUR, bran, shorts, and
y feed constantly hand and for sale at low
est cash rates. L. HEMPSTEAD co.
Calena Sent @ 185 4-2O
GEO. FERGUSON.
NJ. SO Main Stect, Galena, Illinois.
"HOLESALE and retail dealer in Hardware and
w Cutlery Cast Steele, Nails, Mechanics and Mi
ners' Tools, Rope and Farming Implem cnts.
JOHN f. SMITH CO.,
Wntchmdkers and JeceUers, Main St., Gdieaa illinois,
A Large and well selected assortment of Clocks.
IA Watches, Jewelry and Silver Spoons, constantly
hand, for sale low. Engraving neatly executed. All
All orders punctualy attended to. The highest price
paid tor old gold and silver. 2-2S
II. s. DRUM.
MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE GALENA HOTEL.
MANUFACTURE and keep constantly OH hand a
1V1 complete assortment Of fancy and Windsor Chairs.
Also Bureaus, Tables, Stands Writing Desks, Looking
Glasses, Bcsteads, &c, Persons wishing to pur-
chase will do well to call before they buy elsewhere
prepared to sell good article. and
invariably cash, we afford to sell cheap, or
cheaper, than any other in the city reasonable de-
uctiOn made to persons buying sell again. orders
from a distance punct ually attended to.
Galena, May, 1851. "a
BENJAMIN F. FELT,
WHOLESALE RETAIL DEALER
Groceric PrOvis ions, &C.
MAIN STREET, GALENA, ILL.
Will sell at the lowest cash prices. 3-1
The Empire County argus., 1854-02-25
MINING WATER COMPANIES.

We notice from week to week an increasing in
tercst among the miners in all parts Of the State,
relative to the rights of water companies to carry
water from the natural channels of the streams, to
mining localities naturally destitute of it: and as
these rights are not as clearly defined by our stat
utes as the Importance Of the subject demands and
the mining interest being emp phaticcNy thc great
and leading interest Of the State, we cannot see
how the Legislature can consistently longer neglect
to provide full and salutary laws, regulating and
clearly defining tho rights and privileges of water
companies.
We believe that justice, and due regard to the
rights and interests of that great and important
class of citizens, the miners is also deserving
the attention of the Legislature and that ere long,
they will demand it through the ballot box if other
wise denied them. Mass meetings and conventions
are the order of the day Resolutions upon rcsolu-
tons are adopted calling upon the Legislature to
act upon the subject and we can see no good rea-
son why they are not entitled to earnest and mmc-
date consideration.
That the mining water companies arc of vast
and incalculable benefit to the miner, and eonsc-
quently to the mining interest," as we'll as to the
commercial interests of the people at large, one
can deny and the life, activity, and permanent
prosperity impaired to numerous mining towns
through their instrumentality is conclusive as to
the propriey of adequately protecting their inter
ests, alike with other enterprises of acknowledged
Importance and benefit in furtherinG the welfare
and prosperity of the State.
The Empire County argus., 1854-02-25
COLOMA--HER CLAIMS


1t is matter of history, we believe, that at Co.
Iona was made the discovery of the existence of
native gold in the soil of California discovery so
to speak, which sent thrilling through the whole
continent, and even Europe, the feverish excitement
which has brought so many to this country. This
place was then the nuclus around which the hopes
Of gain, in thousands, ccncrcd and where they ex-
pcctcd to realise their golden visions, Time passed
on. The crowds that focked to Coloma, gradually
spread over the land, and we are now mighty
Statc--a great people Our fame has extended to
every part of the habitable globe, and our energy
and commerce are working wonders in the history
of mankind Coloma gave this mighty move its first
impetus. In the sands of her river lay hidden, in
small and shining particles, the power which has,
sincei was unearthed, revolutonized the habits and
thoughts of our Atlantic brethren. and made this
tate what it is.
Nor does the fame of Colon rest solely on her
priority in the discovery of gold. She is the focus
at which centres, and from which radates The
voice Of FL Dorado county, so sonorous in tone, and
indignant and positive i'll assertion that it renders
laid and comfort" even to the chief of bolters-the
Times Gnd transcript.
These reflections are called forth from pcrusing the
following resolutions, adopted at large and enhu
sastc meeting consisting Of twenty-four persons
held at the American" in this town, occasioncd
by visit Of the Hon. Mr.. STEVENSON:
Resolved, That the Democracy of FL Dorado take
this occasion to express their profound aud grateful
thanks to Messrs. Hook, keenc and Stevenson, for
their consistent and Democratic opposition to the
project OF bringing an election of t. S. Senator,
by the present Legislature.
Resolved That we have no sympathy in common
with those members of the Legislature from this
county, who in violation of their pledges. and the
well understood wishes of their constituents have
become the instruments Of designing men in San
Francisco, and are advocates Of an election of
Senator.
Resolved, That we view the election OF a T. s..
Senator by the present legislature as a fraud on
the people destructive Of the best interests of the
party. establishing dangerous and anti Democratic
precedent and in opposition to the almost unanim-
GUS wish of the Democracy of this county.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be for
warded by the Secretary to the honest and true
Representatives from this county, Nessrs Hook,
Keene and Stevenson and that they be published in
the sterling Democratic papers, the Times and
Transcript and San Joaquin Republican.
The Democracy Of FL Dorado Cool that
indeed, we might say rery cool
The Empire County argus., 1854-02-25
THE EMPIRE COUNTY ARGUS.

Rs- CURLE BROTHERS, Third street, Sacramento
authorised Agents for that city All orders, for
this paper, left in their charge, will be promptly attended
to-
MR.. JAMES c. DUNCAN, at the Bookstore Ollie
count Strong, San Francisco, will Agent for the
Argus All orders for this Office left with him. will be
promptly attended to.
j. Q. LADUE, Esq, will act agent for the Argus,
at Mamaluke Hill
MEssRs. NASH y DAVIS, News Dealers and Stationcrs,
(two doors above the Postoce will as our Agents in
Pl,cervie.
MR.. JAS. N. FRAZER is our authorized Agent at
Spanish Flat. lie be found at the Drug Store of
MesSTs. Child & Worthen.
MAGISTRATES BLANKS fall kinds. Attachments.
Subp@nas, Executions &c. &c, constantly on hand and
for sale at this Office.
The Empire County argus., 1854-02-25
AVALANCHE IN WAsHOE VALLEY.


Washoe Valley is situated at the eastern base of
the Sierra Nevada mountains, to the north of, and
separated from Carson Valley by an elevated sand
ridge four miles across Ihe valley in itself is one
of the most beautiful of earth, it is nearly twenty
miles in length from north to south and from five to
ten in width. There are numerous small clear
streams of water, coursing from the base of the
mountains through luxuriant meadows of ever
dant grass, that uniting, form lake ten miles in
length by three in width, and abounding in fish of
several varieties It possesses however apart from
its natural beauty and agricultural advantages,
strange popularity. single locality of about four
acres, upon its northwestern border is remarkable
for being tho repository Of a large body OF snow
months after all that accumulates upon the noun
tains in the vicinity during the winter has disap-
peared.
The reason for this phenomenon, was never till
the present winter satisfactorily explained
Immediately adjacent to this locality and rising
t. the very summit of the Sierras, which are here
of great height is smooth regular concave surface
or trough, with nothing of the ruggedness or rocky
inequalities usually characteristic of our mountain
ravines, but ascending by a singulary regular
though exceedingly steep grade, and terminating at
the summit of the Sierra in overhanging cliffs
Another remarkable popularity of the locality
had been Observed the entire absence of all timber
upon any portion Of the trough, though dcnsely
tmbered to its edge on either side.
The present winters sojourn Of q Mr.. Smith and
his associates in Washoe Valley, and whose inten-
tons were chroniced in the PiaceruWe Herald of
September last, has unveiled the mystery Or causes
Of tho formation of this great snowhousc of nature
No less than three distinct avalancheS or i'm
mense snow Slides have rushed down this trough in
the mountains since the first of December last, and
Ill had their origin starting point at the extreme
upper portion or directly under the oyerhanging
cliffs.
It's more than probable that large masses of snow
falling from these cliffs upon the SHOWS below be-
comes the origin nucleus or cause of these vast
slides, that in their course force up wall Of snow
in places more than sixty feet high, among the
pines that line tho track on either side, and which
at the base of the mountain is piled up in quanti-
ties exceeding all belief, till witnesses.
The decent of these snow slides is accompanied
by noise, resembling at the distance of five miles,
steady but strongly increasing gale of wind,
through a heavy forest. This singular feature of
Washoe Valley, is but one of the many that help to
make the Serras Of California q land Of strange
and peculiar interest
The Empire County argus., 1854-02-25
MAMMA FOR THE BOLTERS.

The hearts of the Custom House faction have been
checred of late by intelligence from Bencia, that
the combined powers of whiggery and boltcrsm had
devised a plan by which they intend to defeat the
election of Senator this winter. The plan, as told
us by one in the secret, is this: When the question
GENES before the House again, they will endcavor
to strangle it. Failing in this, the arrangement is,
on the final vote to leave the House, and thus if
possible prevent quorum. fthe SerScantata arms
should chance to prevent this little piece OF ftrckery,
and the House be brought to the test the Speaker
the Hon. Mr.. FAIRTAx-is to resign, and leave
the House without presiding officer. 1t Is also
agreed by the contracting parties that none of their
number shall accept the SpeakerShip' after the res
gnaton of Mr. Fairfax. IF the consprators attempt
to carry out their plans, they will find "a hard road
to travel over .Iordon'
The Empire County argus., 1854-02-25

We give the following extract Of a letter to us
from member of the Legislature from one of the
Southern counties He is we'll posted up" and
his opinions are entitled to weight:
"The friends of election this session confident
Of receiving the support Of the people. Letters and
petitions are beginning tc in from all parts of
the State, approving their 1t is now pretty
certain that the election will come off this session.
and the Democratic party he saved from the hands
of the factionsts and unscrupulous rule or ruin
portion of its members
The Empire County argus., 1854-02-25

IF your correspondent were a marrying man he
would be in favor of the Maine lqnor law, for it
seems that seven-eghts of the ladies' of the State
have sent petitions for its passage. Not less than
three petitions signed by some hundreds of them
were presented in the House to-day. Senator Colby
of your county is the champion Of the law in the
Senate, and MIR. Balou of FL Dorado in the House ;
both handsome men, and neither Of them Bcnedicks
Here are two chances for the daughters of Rcchab.'
-Bchicia Correspondence q tie State Jou''nul
That's rich. BALLoU handsome mani Should
the correspondent Of the Journal come to FL Dorado
county, the unmarried ladies would whip him to
death with their apron strings, for his disregard Of
the use Of words.
The Empire County argus., 1854-02-25

CENTREyILLE.-Ihis 1ourishng mining camp is
situated half way between Greenwood Valley and
Salmon Falls. The diggings are mostly surface,
and owing to the scarcity of water cannot be worked
to advantage only during the rainy season We
learn that arrangements arc being made to supply
this place with water from the Georgetown ditch.
When this is done, Ccntreville will present rare in
ducements to the miner; and although there may
not be any big strikes made in its immediate Vi
cinity, yet by IL reasonable share of perseverance,
and economy competence can be obtained
The Empire County argus., 1854-02-25

TIE WAY THEY DO IT.-Some Of the Bay papers
say that q remonstrance containing over six thou
sand names. is to be sent from III Dorado county,
against the election Of Senator. The statement may
or may not be true. If misrepresentation will effect
any thing we presume protest containing six hun
dred names will be sent down. We have assuran-
ccs that those who circulated the late protest rep
resented to many who signed it, that it was the
true and faithful expression of ALL their Repre-
sentatives and Senators, upon the Senatorial qucs-
tion sent up by them to receive the endorsement Of
their constituents.
The Empire County argus., 1854-02-25

FROM OREGoN.-Ihe Oregon papers contain but
little news Of general interest The Legislature
had adjourned. Charters had been granted for a
railroad from Umpqua to Portland, and two rail
roads around the Clackamas rapids.
Elk had been killed in great abundance in differ
ent parts of the territory, the deep SHOWS in the
mountains having driven them to the river bottoms
Mr. Shortess, worthy citizen OF Lafayette, fell
dead in the street, on Saturday l lth inst.
In business matters there is little doing beyond
the ordinary supply of the people. There is un-
derstood to be full stock Of staple goods on hand
The low price of lumber in San Francisco is felt
sensiby that being the leading staple Of the coun-
try.
There has been movement in Southern Oregon
of some Significance working to the erection of a
new State in that quarter Meetings and Conycn-
tions have been held, and memorials will 90 for
ward to Washington urging the proposition.
The election has come off in the Territory Of
Washington. The aggregate vote was far below
the real number Of votes, owing to the severity Of
weather which prevailed that week, and the dis
tance which separates Of the precincts. The
Hon Columbia Lancaster, the delegate elect, goes
out in the next steamer. The OjegOnidn says that
he will make accession to the delegation in Con-
gress from this coast which will be felt, for good
to both Territories.
The Empire County argus., 1854-02-25

The following Act to protect the bodies Of de-
ceased persons and public grave-yarls has passed
both branches Of the Legislature and received the
signature of the Governor and now is law of the
land.
THE people Of the State Of Colfoyniq represented
IN Senate and Assemby do enact as .t0liows:
SEC. l. Any person or persons who shall enter
Or modest the enclosure Of public graveyard for
Agricultural, Mineral, or any other purpose; or
who shall disnter mntilate, remove the body Of
any deceased person after the same has been inter-
red in any graveyard vault other place of burr
al, shall be deemed guilty Of "a misdemeanor, and
upon conviction thereof, in Court of competent
Jurisdiction shall be punished by Imprisonment in
the State prison not less than two, nor more than
ten years. Prouidcd, That nothing herein contain
ed shall be construed TO prevent the relations or
their agents from removing the body Of a deceased
relative or friend.
SEC 2 Any person or persons who shall tear
down or destroy any fence or enclosure around a
public grave yard, or cause the same to be torn
down. shall be deemed guilty of public offence,
and upon conviction thereof before any Justice of
the Peace, Recorder or Mayor of any Incorporated
city, shall be punished by imprisonment in the
County Jail, not less than two, nor more than six
months or by fine of not less than one hundred nor
more than five hundred dollars, or by both such
tnprisonment and fine.
SEC. 3. When grave-yards are located on public
lands, they shall not contain more than an area of
five acres.
SEC. f. Where the bodies of six or more persons
arc buried 1t is hereby declared public grave
yard.
The Empire County argus., 1854-02-25

IMPORTANT LEGAL DGcIsIoN.-Judge Howell, of
the District Court in Placer county is reported to
have rendered the following important decision on
application for an injunction to restrain Water
Company in that section from some Of its priyi-
leges.
lst. That Water Company first diverting the
water of a stream from its natural channel to a
distant point for sale, obtained prior right to di-
vert and use the water. against any other Water
Company subsequently seeking to divert such stream
for the same purposc.
%. A person having settled or subsequently set
Ting upon land bordering on such stream, for min
ing or agricultural purposes, has superior right to
use the water Of such stream on his land for those
purposes, against such Water Company and for
that purpose might prevent its flowing into their
bitches.
Cd. person settled upon land for mining or az
ricutural purposes, which does not border upon
such stream has right divert the water 10 his
land or claim, where a Water Company had prcyi
ousy diverted the same
The Empire County argus., 1854-02-25

ENGLISH CAPITAL ON THE IsTHMUs OF Panama
The Panomeno states that it has been informed
that certain English capitalists have made an adj
~antageous offer to the New Granadan Government
for the vacant lands along the line of the railroad
and 100000 year from the present time, until
the expiration of the contract of the Railroad Com
pany in forty-nine years for the reversion of the
rights of the Company to Mauzanilla Island.
The Empire County argus., 1854-02-25

The Democrats of Tu0lumne called County
Conventions short time since, to discuss the Sena
torial question. In Columbia, the strongest Demo-
cratic precinct in the county tho Democrats held
primary meeting, and decided not to be represented
in the County Convention.
The Empire County argus., 1854-02-25

NUTS TO cRAcK.--Hon. John J. Crttcnden was
elected U. s. Senator, by the kentucky Legislature,
on the 10th Of January. The Legislature of Mis-
sissipp has elected ex-Goy. Brown to fill the same
office. If it is violation Of the Constitution Of the
U. S. to elect Senators this winter the Legislators
of those States must be graceless set Of men.
The Empire County argus., 1854-02-25

DISASTERS oE THE LAKES FOR 1858 In the Buff
talo Express is statement of G. w. Rounds, A gent
for the North western Insurance Company in rela-
ton to the Lake disasters for the last year-amount
ing to two hundred and sxtysix. Loss Of property,
$S74, l43, Lives lost 81.