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The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-02
ELECTION PRECINCTS.

6. Armstrong, Inspector.
| y " Bupaiskl ngiIaaa' Judges,
Pine Grove--At Peter Glynn's
! E. Hammond, Inspector.
Gsarge 3, aoHlana; / na.7 Judges.
Chandlerville- Chancy's
E. G. Cleaney, Inspector.
A. Dillon,
Alden Smith, 'uuseS'
st. Louis--At Preston's House.
DR.. Pelham, Inspector.
&: &. Mi,1i Walker. Judges.
Windsor-Alford's House.
Thomas Stephens, Inspector.
G: c. hikins, Al heny0n' Judges.
Canon Creek-Frizells Store.
John Sabin. Inspector.
B. B.F; GdassSsn. Bs@saaans'' Judges.
Oak Ranch -Cocper's House.
". COOpef, IuopeClOI.
$. s. Burlinghan, Bur insiaal Judges.
Misunderstanding House.
R. Quinten, Inspector.
G. Tillou, 'uoses'
Nebraska City-Neb. House.
E. Bouvier, Inspector.
G.. A. Portman.
Sam1 Sherwood, 'uuses'
Native American Hill.
VIM. R. Robinson, Inspector.
4. 4. Grii1in, Gi ni1,sy' Judges.
Chipps' Flat--E. Rays House.
DR.. Beckett, Inspector.
Eli Ray, r,a,.
II. Wells, 'uuses
Grizzly Fort AT Halliday's
Thomas G.. Halliday, Inspector.
John Winston, 11
W. G. Sanderson, 'uuges'
Smiths Diggings--At Humans
R. Baldwin, Inspector.
R. w. McCord, 1.a
II. II. Smith, '"uss'
Plum Valley -Bope's House.
G. Bope, Inspector.
II. Kleoker, r5
Forest City-Henery's House.
VIM. Henery, Inspector.
chnrles Gmi rFrt5, porter Judges.
Cox's Bari Empire House.
W. G. Montgomery Inspector.
6. 6. t5nley5 croas6. Judges.
St. Joe Bar -Hovey's House.
Il. A: Fairbanks, Inspector.
...:'.', ... n0.es, Judges.
Natchez Flat-At G.. Browns.
Simeon Kinney, Inspector.
.......:, ..........., Judges.
O'DonnelI Flat--At O'Hearn's.
J. O'Hearn, Inspector,
Charles q Mi s1spp, B1Grn, Judges.
Jim Crow Canon-Hickman's.
E. A. Wood, Inspector.
George B. Bailey,
G. Wood, 'uuses'
Mobile Ranch--At Clements.
J. A. Clements, Inspector.
surrilI B; mi l1I1'7sK' Wsite. Judges.
Charcoal Flat-At Ke]]v's
?. Kelly, Inspector.
]. Walsh,
Middle Fork-Miller's Store.
G.. Miller, Inspector.
::.:::...::. .:::.... Judges
East Fork-Casey's Store.
0. S. Dodson, Inspector.
A. Mott,
Goodyear's Bar-El Dorado.
W. Il. Burgess, Inspector.
c. F. Myers, 1.a
H. D. Brown, 'uuSes'
Downieville- Charles.
c. D. Aiken, Inspector.
e9al. Garland Sifz'aahs'' Harris, Judges
Terra Valley-Beattie's House.
Thos. Willetts, Inspector.
r. Be-, Beattie' GtalA' Judges.
Indian Valley--Bufam's Store.
II. Westover, Inspector.
Samuel S Cook, JUDGES
7. McGloughlin, 'uuses'
Eureka-K KimbalIs House.
A: c. Johnston, Inspector
Dan1 Ryan, 1
J. Wiley, 'uuses'
Craig's Flat--American House.
Jacob Snow, Inspector.
O. S. Burnham,
Charles Moore, Judges.
PortWme- Cooper & Gordon's.
VIM. Cooper, Inspector.
Vim. Murphy, ]
Wade Hampton, Judges.
p anish Flat--Sp. Flat House.
Silas Burrows, Inspector.
A. Lafevre,
G. O'Brien, Judges.
Rabbit Creek--R. Or. House.
J. Il. Kilbourne, Inspector.
E. s. Leister,
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-02

&as-AMouNTs paid to the County Trea-
surer by Constables as ex-officfo auction
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-02

Ey-FoR JUSTICE OF THE PEAcE.-GAR-
LAND HARRIS, Constable for the 9th
Township for the past four years, is can
dldate at the ensuing election for the Office
of Justice of the Peace, and will be. sup
ported by :. >.
aug 26-2t MANY FRIENDS.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-02

THRoUGH TO MARYsyIILE IN One
DAY!-Langton & Bros Express and Pas
senger train will leave their Office in Dow
Neville, every morning at s O'clock, con-
Meeting at Fosters Bar with the Califor-
MIA Stage Company's line of coaches to all
parts of the State.
The best saddle animals can always be
had by applying at our offices, either at
Fosters or Goodyear's Bars. : jy l5-ff
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-02

Ns- NOTICE.-The Halt Way na.er
Company will meet at the Monte Cristo on
Monday evening, September 4th, at seven
O'Clock, to elect officers for the ensuing
quarter.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-02

~ NOTICE. William Nixon, printer
will please send his address to his brother,
at San Francisco, who wishes to communi-
on ,tters of Importance. ,<.
sep2-1t* ~
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-02

lszs~ MINNESOTA WATER Co-Notice is
hereby given, that an instalment Of ten dol
lars on each share of the stock is now due
and If the same be not paid on or before
the 1st of September, 1854, the DELINQUENT
shares will be sold at public auction after
one weeks notice.
BY order of the Board of Trustees:
GEO. A. BOOTH, Prest.
4. d. oMlTH, secretary. au0I2-4t
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-02

A. J. MCDONNELL, Sec'y.
Downieville, Aug. 20, 1854 p" sep2-lt
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-02
JOHN BIGLER, Governor.
j. w. DENVER, Secretary of State.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at
IN the Generel Election to be holden on
Wednesday, the sixth day of September,
A. D. 1854, for State and other officers. the
following officers are to be elected for the
county OF Sierra and the different town.
ships therein, viz: A County Judge, Pub
lie Administrator and Coroner: also two
Justices of the Peace and two Constables,
for each township.
SAMI J. .PETTIBONE.
Comfy JuHpp
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-02

;. Sec; Sc. The said package shall be de-
ilvered to the county clerk by one of the
Judges or clerks of election in person. or
may be sent by private hand, or by mail.
Ii sent by private hand, the person deliv-
ering it shall, before the county clerk.
take and subscribe an affidavit that the
package was delivered to him by one of
the judges (naming him) that it has not
been out Of his possession since it was re-
ceiyed, and has undergone no alteration
while In his possession The affidavit
shall be endorsed on the package. Ifsent
by mail, it shall be mailed by one of the
Judges, and the postmaster shall make on
it an endorsement that he received it from
one OF the Judges, naming him.
Sec. 81. No tally paper. poll list, or
certificate, returned from any election
shall be set aside or rejected for want of
form, nor on account of its not beinc
strictly in accordance with the directions
OF this act, if the same can be satisfactorily
understood.
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AN ACT relative to grand and petit jurors.
Passed April 10. 1854,

Passed April IL, 1854.
Sec. l. All qualified electors and house
holders shall be competent to serve as
grand jurors, and all qualified electors shall
be competent to serve as petit jurors with
in the county where they reside, or within
any county to which such county may be
attached for judicial purposes; PrOpided,
that civil officers of the United States, pro-
bate judges and judges of the supreme
court, attorneys at law, ministers Of the
gospel or priests, school teachers, practic-
ing physicians, sheriffs and their deputies,
constables. clerks of court, county and ter
ritoral officers, millers, ferrymen, and all
persons more than sixtyyears of age, shall
not be compelled to serve as jurors, and in
preparing jury lists, the county commits
sioners shall omit the names Of such per-
sons, but no finding or verdict Of jury
shall be invalid on the ground that any
person serving thereon was not compelled
by law so to serve.
Sec. 2. The county commissioners Of the
several counties, at their annual session in
December, or if necessary, at any regular
session, shall cause to be prepared full
and correct list of all persons qualified to
serve as grand jurors, and also full and
correct list of all persons qualified to serve
as petit jurors within their respective coun-
ties, which lists, the county auditor shall
forthwith furnish to the clerk of the dis
trict court of the county, or Of the county
to which such county is attached for
judicial purposes.
Sec. 3. The clerk of the district court,
upon the receipt of such lists, shall, in the
presence Of the auditor and sheriff, or his
deputy of the county, place in separate
boxes to be prepared for that purpose, the
names of all such grand and petit jurors,
each upon separate piece Of paper, folded
with the name inside.
7 Sec. L. The boxes shall be provided
with lock and key, and when the names
are placed therein, they shall be locked up
the boxes left with the clerk, and the key
delivered to the county auditor, and the
boxes shall only be opened as is hereinafter
provided.
Sec 5. At least twenty days before the
day when any term of the district court il
to commence, the county auditor, sheriff OIL
his deputy, and the clerk shall meet at thC
clerks office, and after shaking the boxei
in the presence of the said auditor, sheriff
or his deputy and clerk, they shall be open
ed, aud the clerk shall separately draT
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or for settlement, quarterly, or Oftener 4

tor for settlement, quarterly or oftener il
required.
6. To report to each House of the Leg.
islative Assembly, within ten DAYS after
the commencement Of each regular session,
a detailed statement of the condition of the
treasury and its operations for the prece.
ding year.
I. To give information In writing to
either House of the Legislative Assembly,
whenever required, upon any subject con
nected with the Treasury, or touching any
duty Of his Office.
3. He shall account for and pay over all
moneys received by him, as such treasurer,
to bis successor in Office, and deliver ali
books, vouchers and effects of Office to him,
and such successor shall receipt therefor.
Sec. 4. All the books, papers, letters
and transactions pertaining to the Office Of
treasurer shall be open to the inspection of
committee of the Legislative Assembly,
or either branch thereof, to examine and
settle all accounts and to count all moneys: :
and when the successor Of any such treas
urer shall be elected and qualified, the Ter
rltorlal Auditor shall examine and settle
all the accounts of such Treasurer remain
ing unsettled, and give him a certified
statement showing the balance Of moneys,
securities and effects for which he is ac-
countable, and which have been delivered
to his successor, and report the same to
the Legislative Assembly.
Sec. 5. The Treasurer shall grant du-
plicate receipts, under the seal of his Office,
for all sums Of money which shall be paid
into the Treasury, and the person receiv-
ing the same shall deposit one of them with
the Auditor, who shall credit such person
accordingly, and charge the Treasurer with
the amount.
Sec. 6. The Treasurer shall have pow
er to administer all oaths required by law,
in matters pertaining to the duties of his
Office.
Sec. I. The treasurer shall keep a seal
of Office for the authorization of all papers,
writings aud documents required by law to
be certified by him, and copies so authen-
ticated and certified, of all papers and doc
uments lawfully deposited in his Office, shall
be received in evidence as the originals.
Sec. 8 If the Territorial Treasurer
shall wilfully refuse to pay any warrant
lawfully drawn upon the treasury, he shall
forfeit and pay four-fold the amount, to be
recovered by action against the Treasurer
and his securities on his official bond, or
otherwise shall also suffer such other; pun
ishment as the law may provide.
Sec. 3. The Treasurer shall receive as
q compensation for his services two per
cent. on all moneys received, and two per
cent on all moneys disbursed by him in his
official capacity, to be audited by the Aud
itor, and retained by said Treasurer from
any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise
appropriated.
Passed April IA, 1854.
/ certify the foregoing is true copy of
the original act.
@. H. MASON,
Secretary cfthe Territory Of Washington.
, 1854-07-22
Secretary cfthe Territory Of Washington
AN ACT creating the onice and defining the duties
Of Territorial Treasurer.

OF Territorial Treasurer.
SEC. l. BE ii enacted 6y the Legislative
assembly of the Territory Of Washington,
That there shall be elected at this session
of the Legislative Assembly, and annually
thereafter, by joint ballot Of the Council
and House of Representatives Territorial
Treasurer, who shall be commissioned by
the Governor, and hold his Office for the
term of one year and until his successor is
elected and qualified.
Sec. 2. The Territorial Treasurer shall
reside and keep his Office at the seat Of
Government, and before entering upon his
duties shall execute and deliver to the
Governor a bond to the Territory in the
sum Of ten thousand dollars, to be approved
by him, conditioned to pay over all moneys
at such times as required by law, and for
the faithful performance of all duties re.
quired of him by law, and take an oath oi
Office before some judge or justice of the
peace within the Territory, to be endorsed
on his commission, and file copy thereof
together with his bond, in the Office Of the
Secretary Of the Territory.
Sec. 3. 1t shall be the duty Of the
Territorial Treasurer
l. To receive and keep all moneys o.
the Territory not expressly required by Law
to be received and kept by some other per
son.
2. To disburse the public moneys upoI
warrants drawn upon the treasury accord
ing to law, and not otherwise.
3. To keep just, true and comprehen
sive account Of all moneys received anC
disbursed.
4. To keep just and true account o
each head of appropriation made by law
and the disbursements under the same.
) To render his accounts 70 the Audi
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The --LATEST WoNDKR.-The London cor
of the New York Commercial
Advertiser says that engines Of 5000 horses
power are now being manufactured at Bir-
mingbam, for new paddle and screw iron
steamer of $4,000 tons, in course Of con-
struction by the Eastern Steam Navigation
Company, which is expected to be capable
of performing he passage 10 Lndia IN thirty
6qs
, 1854-07-22

tn SoIlowinE gentlemen are authorized 10 reeeiv,
,uhSaintionS for the PIoEEER AND DEMocRAr
Z P'FISHER, Merchants Exchange Building, Sac
YsnentO St., San Francisco.
Z, ]. EcEEBSoR. Vancouver;
PA CHEsowETH, Cascade
Dp. PLaErT, Cowltz Landing;
lODEIr THo1tsoS, Portland, Oregon.
Gp0n0B B. GOUDY, Lafayette.
1. B. HASTINGS, Port Townsend
h Il. LASsDALE. PENIS Cove, Whldby's Island
Z D. DuRGIN, Grand Mound
JoHn r. JACKSON, Jaekson's Prairie
W.T. SLYWARD, Port Ludlow.
lO1n W. CHLMP. ShOalwater Bay.
ASnsKy MUIR, Victoria, vAncouver's Island.
II O. MOsELEY, SteilacOOm.
, 1854-07-22

and transactions pertaining to the Office Of
Auditor shall be open to the inspection Of
committee of the Legislative Assembly,
or either branch thereof, who shall exam
inc and settle all the Auditors accounts.
Sec. II. The Auditor shall have power
to administer all oaths required by law, in
matters pertaining to the duties Of his Of
fee.
Sec. lS The Auditor shall keep seal
Of Office for the Authorization of all pa
pers, writing and documents required by
law, to be certified by him, and copies so
authenticated and certified of all PAPERS
and documents lawfully deposited in his
Office, shall be received in evidence as the
original.
Passed April IA, 1854.
l certify the foregoing is a true copy of
the original act.
C. H. MASON,
Secretary ofthe Territory of Washington.
, 1854-07-22
Gbt lIiuuttr anh ptmOnat.
PuDLHHED ON EVERY SATURDAY MORNING
By BERRY, DOYLE & co.,
PROPRIETO
An BrHRY, R. L. DOYLE, wv. WILEY
VgAMg...3H AAYA1cY,

. For one year. when sent by mail or taken at the
ces $500; for months $500. Single copies, rs cts
10 paper will be discontinued, unless at the option
ofths prOpnetors, until all arrearages sre paid.
, 1854-07-22

AN ACT defining the time Of the cOnvening Of the
Legislature.
Passed April 20, 1854.
Sec. l. Be it enacted by the Legislative
Assembly Of the Territory Of Washington,
That the regular annual session Of the Le-
gislature shall commence on the first Mon
day in December, in each year. ...f.1s
l certify the foregoing is true copy Of
the original act.
G. H. MASON,
Secretary Of the Territory Of WaStiNgtOH.
, 1854-07-22

=. II. MAbONl
Secretary o fthe Territory Of WasAiNgtoa.
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BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENTS.
BALTIMORE. March J-10p ,

ohLIlhOhk, march J-lUP. N.
The beautiful Yankee authores., of whom |
spoke some days ago, made visit to my office
yesterday, but unfortunately was not in. She
had forgotten my name, and could only de-
scribe me to stranger whom she had met,
and made inquiry, as handsome, fine looking
gentleman. He understood at once, and told
her to call again, which she will probably do,
for am under promise to purchase book. 1
am now, more than ever, struck with the cor
rectness Of her observation.
Inc FINANCE Committee Of the MARYLAND
senate, reported on Saturday, against the pro-
hlbltory liquor law, and asked to be dis
charged from further consideration of it The
report: am told, is quite an able one viewing
the subject In reasonable and business-like
manner. This, Of course, kills the bill for the
present. 1t will, doubtless. he revived again,
and the subject of temperance re eryed for
further political capital 1t is to be regretted
mat some feasible proposition was not made
during the present session Of the Legislature.
less obJectionable-for it, would in all proba-
bility, have been successful.
We have rumor here to-day, which is
doubtless unfounded, that the young lady in
Georgetown. to whom DIR. Gardiner was en-
gagged to be married, committed suicide also
The Methodist Conference, is still in session
here. 1t will not adjourn probably before
next Friday or Saturday. To-day some seventy
or eighty strange ministers, by invitation.
preached in the various churches and else.
where. Many Of their sermons are highly
spoken of
The American Telegraphic Confede -ation
assemblies In your city Tomorrow 1t is sim
cerely hoped this body will take into serious
and effectual consideration the Geographic
monopoly of the Nova Scotia or Halifax line.
and adopt some measures by which said line
may be opened alike to all By so doing, they
will gain approval from every merchant, bust
ness man, and honest press in the country. Not
only this, but by discOuntenancing the monop-
oily alluded to, and breaking it up, the bust
ness OF teiegraphing, to the great Morse sys-
tenn will be increased four fold all over the
country. RopERICK.
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ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE.
ALEXANDRIA, March 6. 1854

ALEXANDRIA, March 6, 1854.
Independent Romteattons-B Ballad ntsrfain
n,ent-Lecture, DC.
The independent voters opposed to party
nominations in municipal affairs met at the
Lyceum hall on Saturday night George H
Smoot, Esq, was called to the chair, and on
motion, a Committee of two Wings and two Dem
ocrats from each ward was appointed to pre-.
pare business for the meeting. The committee
reported a series of resolutions and a list o!
nominees; and some additions having been
made, the following gentlemen were nomi
mated, viz: :.
For mayor, Peter Hewitt; auditor, II. John.
ston; assessors, Richard Rudd and Levi Kur
aie; CLERK OF the market, I. Javens; superin.
tendant OF gas, Isaac kell: measures of Iun,
ber,.J. Bontz and W. Campbell: measurer OF
wood, Daniel Cawood city surveyor, VIM. F
Carne; chief engineer Hiram Webs.er: super.
lntendent of police, j. T. Armstrong gaugcr.
John Wood. The hall was densely filled, and
considerable confusion was at times exhibite
The Getting did not adjourn until late hour
10 night, the ballad entertainment of Me ISIS.
Dubant and Taylor will delight the lovers of
sOng the execution of Professor Iardella. who
presldes at the piano, is said to be exceedingly
line.
Mr.. Carver announces q lecture on Crayon
Painting at the Lyceum hall to- nj ht, and he
promises to exhibit many beautiful specimens
of art
The excitement of the approaching election
begins to increase, and there will no doubt. be
u large vote polled tomorrow. AMI.
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Later from Texas.

NEW ORLEANS, March 6.-Adolphe
Layet, formerly city comptroller, is dead.
The Senate have passed bill prohibit
ing the sale of swamp land script by the
State.
The New Orleans papers give news
from Galveston, Texas. dated the Odd.
The rivers are generally rising.
There was a heavy snow at Huntsville
on the 18th.
The ffue of the steamer Jack lays has
exploded, killing one, and injuring an
engineer.
The Legislature had adjourned sine
die.
A new line Of stages had been estab.
llshed between Austin and Houston.
John Cotton has been sentenced to be
executed in Yazoo Co., Mississippi, on
the 7th of April, for the murder of John
Smith.
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LATER, FROM CALIFORNIA AND THE
.-t+ ISTHMUS.

The steamer Empire City arrived al
New York last evening, having left Aspin,
wall on the 22d ult. By this arrival we
have California papers to the 3lst Janu.
uary:
The Aspinwall Courier of the 22d saws
that Secretary Marcy has instructed the
mail steamship company not to pay tax
Of 10 per cent, imposed by the New
Grenadian government, informing them
that the United States will not permit
such tax to be enforced. ..5g
Panama advices of the Goth states that
an unsuccessful effort had been made to
rob General Wool's party while crossing
the Isthmus.
The E1-President of Peru had gone
South to join Domingo Elias. A junction
of their forces would make the revolu.
tionary party successful, and Castillo be
proclaimed President. Bolivia and Peru
were holding off against each other.
Peru was still unquiet, Bolivia threat
enlng an instant invasion. Don Domingo
Elias was about 70 march on Lima with
5000 men, but was awaiting the result
of revolution in his behalf in the pro-
vinces of Tacna and Arequipa. There
were rumors of a revolution impending in
Chilli. The ministry had resigned and
Cabello, formerly minister to the United
States, had been appointed minister of
Foreign Affairs.
Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker is playing
the Brothers Franchi, in the :. Corsican
Brothers." at Sacramento city, with
great success.
President Pierce's intentions respect
ing the Sonora filibusters, has had chill
ling effect npon their partizans.
In the California Legislature there are
IL Wings and IS Democrats.
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~ When death Is at the door, the remedy which
would have saved life il administered in time come.
100 late 10 not trltie with disease. Rely upon it
that when the stomach will not digest food-wben
faintness aud lassitude pervade the system-whsn
the sleep " disturbed the appetite feeble, the mind
letargc, the nerves unnaturally sensitive and the
hesd oonfused-rely upon it, that when there symp
tons occur, the powers of vitality are falling and
that, unless the mischief Is promptly checked, If
Du be shortened AZ well as rendered miserable Now
We know from mass Of testimony, greater than wss
ever before in favor Of one remedy that
Hollands German Bitters, prepared by Dr. C. M
Jackson, Philadelphia, will Immediately abate and
In the end, entirely all of these disorders
surely q mathematical process will solve a preh
lem. Who, then, will endure the agony, and the
risk of life, with health aud safety within reach
For sale by Druggists everywhere.
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~ Why HAVE We TWO EYES THAT was the
question which Mr.. WHEAIsToNE sntrapped nature
into answering, in the new theory of vision In
June, 1883, Prof. WHRATsroNE detailed the true
theory Of binOcuar vision, together with descrp-
ton ami diagram of his illustrative apparatus which
he FIRST called the SrERsosCoPE, (aftsr two Greek
words, meaning Solids, see, for which, in IS4o
he was awarded the Royal Medal. Its practical
utility has been overlooked, until very recently il
has been applied to Daguerreotypes. WHITEHURST
has introduced some valuable improvements In ths
angles and also in the colorng, by which they super
ssds anything We have yet seen in Photography. vi
advise all who have not them TO cali at his Gal
lery over the store of Duvsll Bro, near four-and
arhaf street. st.