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The Empire County argus., 1854-08-26
South Fork Cigar n,o,e.
d. NEWB BAUER,

South Fork Cigar r,,o.e.
d. NEWBAUER,
Wholesale AND RETAIL DEALER IN TOBACCO, CIGARS, MEN
IcAN ANp BAP' ELNNA CARDS, Nc.
Hlin street. PIP site tic Uai II te PiQce uie, and
end dom be U AdanS' Zap esS ODce C0tcma
ENlE subscriber has hand, and is constantly reccvi
Ii from the Manufacturers in Havana, large invoices of
he most superior brands of
CIGARS:
rst quality Havana Regala. lor de Cabanas. Sc
,ilianas, atria. Henry lay. IL ohio emmy Lind
2egalia. Montro, Figaro, La Zeal. Best L ndre>
Londres CabanoS. SemiramiS. Small I!ayana, etc.
Tobacco,
Grape Twin Brothers, twist Dadem A Hunt.
Oronoco Nectar Leaf Four Aces, and other: An
'lrroons fine cut. in cans and foil Goodwins Smo-
king and Chewing Mrs Millers fine cut sc.
SNUFFS &C.
American Gentlcman's and French Rappee Snuffs:
stone Clay and Fancy Iipes Cigarito Leaf 'lobac-
co, Cigarito Taper. Etc. Etc. Etc.
Hotel keepers are invited to call and examine the
stock, ii, they buy cheaperat this store than at
any place this side of San francisco All orders
will be promptly attended to.
February ll,h. S5i. [l3fI
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Henry M. Fiske,
DRUGGIST AND APOTHECARY.

"UULD lhform the cltlzens Of Fl Dorado 0unv in
w general and UD SPRINGS in particular that he bs,
r and large assortment of DRUGS Ne LIZ INLS
PT LNTS and OILS. well full supply of the hes.
Patent Remedies usually found in Drug isiabsbments
Also a large assortment of the LATEST PUBTJTA-
1TONS, which he receiving by every steamer direc.
the publishers, and which he will dispose of at The
lowest rates
as-Store-Postoffce Buildings Main ST.. Mud SPRINGS
January 9TH 1854. Ti2f1
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DAGUEk EOTYpES.
N.NA " VI, Inn.

~. " W. i..in
ATTORNEYS AND CCuNSELLORS AT LAW.
ffces, Coloma and Place. vile H. X. NEWELL will at
all times, be found Their office in Pacevle opposite
the Union Hotel. Aud I II WILLIAMS at their Office
in oona, south side Of Main street, the foot of Pie
ty lii
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NA NJ " IN HG "A Ah IL X SS E-e
GEORGETOWN.
iLTVAY, STARKWEAIHERS e. co. Propietms
4 HE opieols of this extensive Hotel take pleasure
a an40unciug to their patrons aud the travelling public
@ e ally that their House is still open for the reception of
oarde.s ana I aveers Having lately imp owed it with
GOOD BEDS g. BEDDING.
at and airy bed ooms and Private Rooms for the ac-
pamodatio Of Ladies aud Families
The TABLE is furnished with the best inthe ma kc.
he the BAR contains good assortment of Lie UORS
Id SEGARS
In Addition stable for the accommodation of Horses
nd Teams Inc stages for sacromento City arrive and
ience to the travelling public. JOHN ALWAY,
IN >TARKWETHER,
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Miners Exchange and savings BANK.
>. t-.--e-- ARlIoEY Hall. SAN FRANClsco
b. - --, DIR. A. ;. WRIGHT
SgSIE e miner is hereby info med TART Doctor Wright will
IA receive and receipt for Gold Dust fOf United states
coinage committed tohs care either by txpcss other
wise charge aud The nett poceyds h-ld subj Ct IT,
thc oder Of the owner, bed Interest ia favor of tn
depositor Of and half pe cent per month soon
coined. and always payable demand Funds remitted
the Eastern States 80 days on date fee Of chag
also finds Europe 20 days om date withou
expense.
structions they may DESIRE with the that
commission will be charged at this Banking House.
293m A. :. WRIGHT
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The present coalition OF our military and naval de
fences deserves TO be earnestly investigated BY those OF
public men on whose wise forecast and patriotic de-
yo,ion 10 The veal the people reposng for
continuance of their unparalleled prosperity We are
gralihed witness daily evidences that statesmen
both in the executive and the legislative branches OF the
government, are fully alive 10 the importance OF the
crisis In view OF all the circumstances calculated 10
AWAKEN The vigilance and stimulate the energy OF our
public men, invite attention 10 the following extract
from a aie number OF The Senlinsi, in which the facts
connected with our deenees forcibly brought 10
light:
la that distant quarter (Caiforns) there is literally no
defence whatever have the OF sending he
men aud munitions OF war, except by the way OF Care
Horn. or through the territory OF foreign nation Our
ma val in the Pacific frgae and
soops-ow Since the last great naval pow
er and Paxhan guns have into The city OF
New York has for IT'S defence Ia tue approaches the
haibor az the NarroWs, Forts Hamilton and Lafayette on
Hook there Qualifications. aud inside the spi, there is
anchorage for large fleet The garrison Fort Hamil-
consists of TWO small, companies Of badly i'm
sruced artillery AT Fort Laaye there is
al the eba,ery opposite. Thus is Ibis great
cal city, the veiy heart of country defended the
approaches from the Atlantic On the East river side
enemy, coming from the Long Island sound, would be
baled by the work Throgs Neck, called Fort Schuy-
lea very formidable Tort, but yet unfinished. ungar-
nished. aud not garrsoned. The habor of Charleston
could be well defended by Fort Moutre Fort Sumter and
Castle Ppckney but the only garrison in Fort Moulre is
very small, Fort Sumter unfinished and Castle Pinckney
is occupied New York. San Francisco, and Charles
ton taken three great military and commercial
points. and their means of defence pointed out"
These facts suggest comments which will be made by
every refeci ng mind. We have every confidence that
they receiving their proper attention from the repre-
sentatives OF the people in Congress
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Colonel Medary and his Outfit.

The Ohio Statesman gives the following explanation
OF the receipt by Col Medary OF his outfit Chill and of
the circumstances attending its repayment upon his de-
iermning to resign the mission:
Perhaps has held conspicuous place before
the people Of Ohio for quarter OF century political
leader Col Medary. He his way to emf lence by
hard labor, close thought and unweared devotion pop
ular Interests That he has made private greed OF ucre
motive is false II every dollar he had made by his posi-
ton in this paper, State printer, placed
sde and dollar he had paid for the de-
mocracy, the other, he would to-day have been
than bankrupt He has served the party, and himself
At the end Of Of century, with the party he led
preemineny successful in State and nation he retired
from this paper, and unsoicting rendered by the
President the post OF minister 10 Chill Under The pres
of friendly advice and. perhaps. withou, due con
deraton Of his business and family relations, he accepted
the office lie received his outfS9 000-and proceeded
TO fiji out himself and palt Of his family Tor their long
journey and long absence. A considerable part OF this
money spent, know, in this way and part
ally forwarded TO Ch IN advance Of his going there The
rest ued by Colonel Medary, prepa ratory TO his
absence, in fitting up his affairs We do kns,o he in
tended in good faith Chil and made pre-
Therefore and that he was not deferred by creditors as
correspondent OF the Cincinnati Enquirer falsely asserts
" creditor OF Colonel M interposed word on the
subject When II was known that Col NJ had drawn his
outfit and had changed his purpose harpes on teputs
ton began TO ~het their appeiltes and indulge them Col
Medary dsdained to explain for their behoo the ciicum
stances in which he was placed To knowiedgeaud
we write this article without any suggestion from him or
knowledge on his partbe made every exertion in his
power 10 repay The money the government even 10 the
offering OF his residence for sale This could not be done
on The Instant A member of Congress, L. D. CampbelI
Of Ohio gave consequence these foul charges OF dis
honesty by calling pompousy for revelation from the Sec.
rotary OF the Treasury. That has been made We have
one to make. nsoand that is that the m
by Colonel Medary time since have enabled him 10
pay in full the government the outfit lie received
not cent OF sslary--ihai statement was base lie"
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slave States but bcass he believes the great pnnople
OF popular rights on which il reals is correct He would
have fell himself constrained support the bill. in view
OF the action OF the democratic party al Baltimore, II he
had not been an original friend OF the non.inerventon
principle he regards the Compromise OF 1850 as based
upon that principle, and the recognition BY our party OF
that Compromise permanent adjustment OF the
slavery question would have furnished 10 him con.
elusive reason for advocating the principle in The
Nebraska bill. Ills well known that there was much
division Of sentiment in The Soulh the rights OF The
inhabitants OF Territory, bat OF the features OF the
COMPROMISE OF 1850 was The settlement OF those differ
ences of opinion by cordial aequescence the
Intervention principle. With this conviction 10 the
regretted any disposition revive the discussion the
South TO the rights and powers oil the inhabitants OF
Territory. and have abslaned from any participation in
such discussions We have regarded this question
an Adjudication and have deemed either necessary
or prudent to disturb it, We have not deemed incum
bent on TO investigate the probable practical
quences OF adopting The non-lnergentlon principle IN
gard to future territorial acquisitions. We have satisfied
ourse that the principle recognised by the Com
promise of 1859 that party pledged its faith TO ad
here to it in 1859 that President Pierce was elected on
this principle; and being convinced that The principle
right in Itself we have given 10 The bill of Judge Douglas
our earnest and jealous support, without nquiring
whether il may hereafter result in adding slave
more free States the Union Such understand TO
be the position Of The President the question and upon
this position he will stand fall the popular judg-
menl shall decide the result.
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Congress Tuesday.

SENATE The Senate took up the deficiency bill and
discussed il for an hour more. when lis further
sderaion postponed until and the Senate
proceeded to the consideration OF executive business.
After remaining in session with closed doors until nearly
four o'clock, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REpREsENTATIvEs--Th Speaker laid before
the House report from The Secretary of the Interior rel
alive TO the exlinguishment OF Indian titles west OF
Missouri and Iowa; which ordered TO be printed
An appropriation OF 5000 voted for codfying and
revising the revenue laws. The House went into
Committee of the Whole, and Mr. Yates opposed the
Nebraska bill Mr. Bocock spoke on the special order
being the bill authorizing The construction of six first
class steam iriga,es, Mr. Lyon said he should move
to amend the bill by increasing the number to twelve.
He made powerful speech The importance of main
tanning an effcieu, naval force. Mr.. franklin adj
dressed the committee al length against the Nebraska
bill Mr. Barksdae obtained the floor when the COM
mitiee rose, and the House adjourned.
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The Census Compend

This volume Is in course Of rapid preparation for the
press, and we understand from the Superintendent Mr.
DE Bow that more than half Of is already completed
By the middle OF April il is believed ha, the whole will
be far enough advanced 10 be placed in the printers
bands, when It's issue may be expected with the utmost
despatch
twill be remembered that this volume is entirely a
new one, and not the mere Introductory chapters Of the
larger work ltsprepsraon has involved grea, labor,
and IN many particulars the original sheets Of the censu.
have had TO be examined II will b. close and com
pact condensation Of everything of any value in the large
work upon different plan Of arrangement and with full
explanatory and illustrative All Of The tables have
been or are being, revised thoroughly and no pain.
will be spaedio make The work such a. il warranted BY
The iberality OF Congress and the Of the country
As u limited BY The &C, 10 400 pages the great neces
sy for condensation and discrimination will be at once
apparent
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The Nebraska question in Louisiana

The following resolutions were unanimously adopted
by the legislature OF louisiana They establish point
on which we have always relied with confidence, viz
that the people OF the South regarded the Compromise Of
1850 as establishing permanent rule the slavery
question
BE resolved BY The and house Of representative,
The STATE Of Louisiana, in General .7sen5ip eonpensd
That the people of the State Louisiana ever viewed
the agitation Of the Of slavery with deepest CON
and they regarded the adoption ohe or 1880
known the eompromise measures, fual setls5nent
of that exciting subject.
"Resovsd That in the judgment n the legislature OF the
State OF Louisiana, those ooupromise measures were In.
'ended to have lasting and permanent effect thao
the adjustment Of The difbcues arising our Of he
then acquisition Of Mexican territory AID that by
their adoption certain principles established
which not only furnished remedy Tor the then existing
evils, but which would, for all oe come avoid SINH.
lar agitation, by withdrawing from tie floor Of Couere,s
tho question Of slavery, and committing its decision 10
those who are alone interested 81 H. who alone are
responsible Tor It's consequences
"Bsd therefore, furfho rssovtd That The Nebraska srf
toral bill, now pending an Congress Ms dess ned 20
carry into effect and perpetuae this principle Of nonner.
venton rs TO the Institution Of slavery meets our ep
prevail and we request and 10
support the same
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Our Minister at Constant.nople.

We published yesterday the address of Mr. Spence
our minister at Constannople upon the presentation OF
has credentials 10 The Sultan One or two expressions in
The address have provoked criticism and some degree OF
censure. The Baltimore Republican, a reliable demo-
cratic ogan and friend OF Mr. Spence, makes the fol-
lowing frank apd iocibe remarks:
"OUR AT CoSsTAsrfsoPLE There doe. not
have been much old DIPLOMAT or non-con.
mutual policy about Mr. Spenc, In his introductory speech
10 the Sultan. His be in the novelty Of his
POSITION Accustomed through all his eto follow the IN
ruL'Es Of his and feelings the cold CONSTANTS OF
caution and policy will be hard tos him to adopt aud il
viii be harder still for him forget a freedom " hch lie
has - long exercised oil speaking he pleases Sneh
warm imposve na6ires no. well calculated Tor n
post requiring much guadedness There should he no
iNPUL'E FEELING IN the intercourse ola min
iste any urder such circumstances as those sur
rounding Mr. Spence. His whole conduct should be reg
uaied by the dictate, Of good policy and tue coolest
judgment The minste, should never com mir ptu,Klr
much less his country, parry the controversies going
with other powers We who know Mt Spence know
that his add led him TO speak a. he
did, aud thar he would DELIBERATELY do wrong We
but hope that he will be more m The tntnIe The
United State. far Ru,ssthan % Turkey and
although condemn the Of Russia in her pse..nt
contest certainly do desire her 10 understand Thar
we design joining tie alliance against her. or in any ay
aiding Englaud ia her schemes selfish
for such motives alone prompt that hypocnos power 10
give aid - Turkey Ia the struggle We aink Mr. Spence
committed bunder in his speech, and do not see how
is 10 be corrected without difficulty Of some kind Bnt
sufficient for the day y the evil thereof and win no. an
dcpste trouble"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-29

The commission appointed by the English governmsn,
10 attend The Exhibition Of the New York Crystal Palace
have made report which is thought TO have been from
The pen OF the Earl of Ellesmere in which, says The
New York Commercial Advertiser, the delay in opening
and filling The Exhibition s very detcstely alluded TO- and
the most friendly and respectful Language is employed in
speaking of the United States and their population.
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For the Union
navy omcers In Command OF Private steam
ships.

For tue ras four or five years, eu,enans and passed
m'dshpmen oil the navy have been allowed to command
steamships owned by private companies These officers
draw leave o-absence Jay" IRON government, receive
between two and three thousand dollars each from the
companies which employ them, seldom ., more
than fortnight a, Time, while they lose none oil Their
privileges IN the navy. These commands are therefore
very desrabe for s pleasant 10 be on shore six months
on, Of The year and quite profitable 10 be in the receipt
OF an annual salary OF moi less than 80 $780, with all ex
penses paid By the company while sea Some OF these
gentlemen have not served in government vessels for
more than three years, and in Consequence thereof Other
officers have been obliged TO do their share Of duly So
ia, then, as the government and other officers OF The
navy are concerned, the system works badly and The
present Secretary Of the Navy deserves The thanks Of the
country Ton requiring those officers either 10 give up
lheu commands or resign their in the navy
ihls course will show whether those gentlemen real
ly making convenience Of the service Ii is only
pslng that practice msnifestiy unjust should have
been so long tolerated by the heads Of The Navy Depart
meni, whose duty il il to meio ou justice and to watch
over the Interests Of the government
ARISTIDES
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Ur Israel 4. JAMES, No is2 TENN street. Phiade
pha, general travelling agent assisted by H. WELp
ions CoLLss JAAEs pEkSise, HAaAilr BuTToE Gao
r. Burros, ISAAC NJ BoDss Epnusp W WILEY, WILLIlA L.
WArssaAs, and CEoKeE T. MoLsoD.
Mr. DAAKL OF receive
subscriptions this and TO recsip. foT
QMr q. w. JAaHs No fasoa street, Cincinnati Ohio
general collecting for the Western Texas
assisted by II. J. THohAs, DKsr, Wa. H. THonAs 4. ~
YEIssK, o. Nj. l.. WisxsAr A. L. cuILps, Wa iRvIso
Receipts OF either will be good.
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very material error committed by the transposi-
ton OF figures in the statement which published yes
,edsy showing the amount OF stocks and Texan indeH.
nifty purchased;
The item OF 1882 900 Texan indemnity should read
redeemable 3lst December, 1854 and 1885, printed
in the statement
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-29
ARlsTIDEs

ERE has been for days aging TO an alarming ex
tent IN the Blue mounians IN Penney l,anaso far that
the lives and property Of the mounaineers endan
gered
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-29
TUESDAY,. MARCH. Is. 1874


The House met at Ia O'Clock. m.
Prayer by the chaplain OF the House
The Journal OF yesterday was read and approved
..a as i# INDIAN TITLES
The SPEAKER laid before the House message from
The President, transmitting report from the Secretary OF
the Interior relative 10 the exngnsbment OF Indian titles
west 81 Missouri and Iowa laid on the table and order
ed TO be printed
g8 BANKRUPTCY LAWS.
Mr. STANTON, Of Kentucky on leave. introduced a
b sulhofzng The recovery OF The assets OF bankrupt
winch have been concealed, specified in the sched.
Judiciary.
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CITY OF WASHINGTON
WEDNESDAY, MORNING, MARCH 20. 1854.

A. .. r. NICHOLSON. Eprron,
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PETITIONS, sro., uNDER rHs RuLr.

by Mr. LAMB The memorial OF The bosd OF directors
OF the Mississippi Valley railroad, asking grant Of land
to aid IN The construction OF said road.
BY Mr. LAMB The petition of AL citizsn. OF the conn
tics of Warren and Franklin, in the State OF Mssout
asking for the establishment n mail route from War
renton 10 Washington, In said State.
BY Mr. HfBBARDt The petition Of Mrs Ch.rot,e
Reed asking mrensaon for The services of
Preserved Capp, In the OF the revelation which wa
referred to the Commitiee on Revolutionary C.ams
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-09
CALIFORNIA WAR DEBT.

We make the following extract from
an article in the Stale Journal. Il
shows in most charming light the jaun-
diced and crooked vi,ion OF the organ
of the bogusites:
"The war debt has been assumed by
Congress. BY the influence, industry
and energy ofour Congressional delega
ton in the lower branch of the national
legislature, over 100000 of our
State indebtedness has been ordered
paid by Congress. This was incurred
during the two first years of our exis
tenoe as Stat in defending onr reop e
from hostile Indians 1t was proper and
just for Congress to pay it, as it was be-
cause Of the neglect OF the General Gov
ernment that We became involved. But
Notwithstanding this fact, strenuous
opposition to such a course has hereto
fore existed in Congress. The popular
ity Of Latham and McDougall, however,
evercame this obstacle, and the favora
Die light in which it was prepared and
presented, under the directions Of the
Governor, could not fail to have the de-
sired ehect.'
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-09

For the benefit Of those who are I'M
acquainted with the law authorizing the
collection Of POLL TAXES, the un
dsrsigncd has thought proper to pub
fish the following provision:
POLL TAX.
Article eighth Of IAN Act to provide
Revenue FOX the support Of the Gov
eminent of this State
Each male inhabitant of this State,
over twcnsy-onc years of age, and under
sixty years Of age, aud not exempt By
Jaw from poll tax, shall pay poll tax
for the asa Of the State and County, OF
three dollars.
$50 enforce the collection Of poll
taxes, the Assessor may seize SO much
OF every and any species of property
right, claim or possession whatever,
claimed or in possession Of any person
liable to and refusing to pay his poll
tax, or in possession OF any other per-
son, and belonging to such person SC
refusing to pay such poll tax, as will be
sufficient to pay such poll tax and costs
of seizure and sale, and may sell the
same at any time or place, upon giving
verbal notice ons hour previous to
such sale"
]. D. PATTERSON,
Assessor for Tuolumne County.
Columbia, April 10, 5i-75-2m
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-09

AN ALLEcoaY. GA venerable old
man toiled through the burden and heat
of the day in caltivating his field with
has own hand, and in strewing with his
own hand the promising seeds into the
fruitful lap of the yielding earth Sud-
denly there stood before him, under the
shade OF hugh linden tree, divine
vision The old man was struck with
samazeme nt.a 81 am Solomon spoke
the phantom, in friendly voice
.''W hat are you doing here. old man -
eff you are Solomon" replied the ven
cradle laborer show can you ask this !;
In my youth you sent me to the ant; I,
saw its occupation, and learned from
that insect to be industrious and to gath
err. What | then learned I am follow
ing out to this hour" "You have ONLY
learned half your lesson" resumed the
spirit.-Go again to the ant, and learn
from that animal to rest in the winter of
your life, and to enjoy what you have
gathered up"