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Columbia gazette., 1854-01-07

MlNlNc.-The diggings are not SC
lively as heretofore, owing to the search
ty of water. AS the windows oi
Heaven have not been opened fo- some
time, the fluid necessary for separating
the oro from the earth, is fast drying up
There is, however, even now, more wa.
ter in the Tuo'umne Company's ditch
and more miners are employed by sup
plies from the same, than at any othel
section of the mining region of the South
All the prayers of the miners, now, arr
for rain, more rain. From all parts o
the mines, in fact, north and south, tn
cry is rain.
Columbia gazette., 1854-01-07
LATER FROM SONORA.

By the arrira! Of the Tiisurgis from
Mazatlan we have later news from Quay
mas. When the news arrived at tLa.
place that the Ei!libusters had landed az
La paz, there was great excitement ;,
mong the Mexicans, who threatened all
the foreigners with death. Until ii.
Firaso arrived there were serious ap.
prehensions Of an attack upon tho for-
cigners. When that vessel arrived tho
populace became more quiet.
The authorities demanded of Mr.. Rob
inson how many muskc.s he had. liz
answered so, aud they told him to get
them ready. They afterwards came anil
took the mushets.
There are about fifty foreigners in
Guaymas. Of these nearly half are
Spaniards, the rest are Americans,
French, Germans, English and Italians,
in nearly equal numbers. There uas
great dea! Of apprehension felt among
+ the foreigners, when the Iiiroco sailed,
but the authorities had expressly prom
ised that the English should not be mo-
Tested, and as most ofthc foreigners hayc
families Or property there, they resolved
to run the risk CT remaining. 1t was
understood that in case of special dan
ger Mr.. Robinson would run up the l..
States flag, and all the foreigners should
hasten to his house, which is the stron-
gest In the city, and they could defy tho
Ncxicans. The foreigners, Spaniards
and all, will unite in case of an attack.
There is no doubt that the people Of
Guaymas are bitterly opposed to tho
tillibusters, and nearly as much to til,
Americans, but they are very anxious
to get rid of the Mexican yoke. Al
the foreigners would gladly see the FL
libus:ers successful, but they will take no
part, as they have 10 confidence in the
success of this movement.
The Mexican authorities had demand
ed of MIR. Robinson a large amount OF
money, about $4,000 as contribution
toward the expenses of the war, which
Mr. Robinson was compelled to pay !.
Many Of the foreigners thought tha.
If the lr0go had not come, the Mex;-
cans at Guaymas would have murdered
'ir- Robinson, because they supposed
that he had favored the Filibusters -
! &c authorities requested the comman-
der OF tho 1arrgo to search for and az
tack the Fillibusters, but he refused,
saying that be could only do so when ho
had proper assurance that they wcre
pirates, and if the authorities would cirs
h'm that assurance he would 90. Ho
said, however, that be would not let
them enter the harbor while he was there
and he sent several mechanics to help
the Mcxicans to fit up sailing vessel
intended to attack the Fillibusters.
The Prefect ordered all the foreign
ers to report themselves at one of the
government Offices, and to form COM
pany to serve against the Fillibusters
The foreigners reported themselves at
the office, but refused to take up arms
1t was said that the Mexicans intended.
IN case Of fight, that the foreigners
should march in the front rank so as to
serve for shield.
Columbia gazette., 1854-01-07
For tie Columbia Ga1ette.
PUBLIC INSTALLATION
Of the Officers Of Columbia Dirision
NJ 10 g nf ~

FUDLlC ms SIALllAE1ON
Of tie Officers Of Columbia Dirisioa
No. IS, S. Of T.
Mn. EDIroR,-Before the hour o.
meeting, the Methodist E. Church
sonth. was crowded with ladies and gen.
tlemen. The Sons were clothed ii
snowy white regalia, (their officers hav.
ing thereon, their ensigna of Office,
which, though plain and neat, were
beautiful, and exhibited striking con.
trast when compared with the soileo
garments Of the Sons of Bachus. AL
seemed to go off like an marriage bell
every one seemed pleased.
The Glee Club sung three good piec
es, which were we'll executed, and were
much applauded by the audience. The
Rev. Mr.. Evans offered a solemn ane
impressive prayer The Installation
ceremony was well conducted, proving
to the satisfaction Of all, that the Sons
do things up in good shape. Their mum.
though small, (forty,) were respectable
and manifested the fact, that the cause
of temperance is growing in our midst
Think Of it! forty good and true Sons
Of Temperance, in Columbia, where one
year ago, scarcely Son of Temper.
perance could be found.
The newly installed W. P. delivered
a neat address on taking the chair
Messrs. Chamberlain, Harmon and Ev.
ans addressed the audience, in nea
and eloquent speeches: each showing the
evils of intemperance, and the blessings
resulting from total abstinence.
The pledge was circulated, and was
signed by four ladies and seventeen
gentlemen, and the petition for pro-
hibitory liquor law was also numerously
signed. Nearly every person in the
house was in favor Of a prohibitory
liquor law, for California, and will use
their best efforts to secure its passage
The meeting was not only we'll at.
tended, but every one present was much
pleased. Many that were not Sons
said that they had passed the pleasant
est evening they had spent in California
To show the result of these meetings
held within three weeks, ninety-two have
signed the total abstinence pledge -
seventeen of whom are ladies. These
added to the forty Sons, make quite a
temperance army, one hundred and for.
ty-three, in Columbia and Springfield.
Such meetings and such results are
pleasing anywhere, but more especially
in California. May we continue to have
them until every man and woman in ou'
community are good total abstinence
people. TOTAL ABSTINENCE.
Columbia gazette., 1854-01-07

OuR FIREMEN.-Our Hook & Lad
der Company turned out on Monday last
and paid visit to their brother Fire.
men in Sonora. We have seen many
fire Companies in the States, but never
did We see such stout, able-bodied, and
good looking set of men, collected to-
gether in one Company, as we witness
ed on Monday last. They were receiv-
ed by the Sonora Company in splendid
style, and entertained in most hospita-
bic manner. When the Sonorians hon.
or us with visit, they will receive 9
bumper, sure. The boys were also re-
ceived by .he liberal and public spirited
citizens Of Springfield. In another col
umn will be found a detailed account
kindly furnished us by friend, a mem
Der of the Columbia Company.
Columbia gazette., 1854-01-07

New YEAR's.-Our citizens celebra-
ted the coming in of the new year, by
artillery, bonfres, cheers, shouts, songs,
and by every other method expressive
of joy and good feeling. Many of our
citizens kept open house through the
day, and received calls from their friends
and neighbors.
We are happy to say, that in the gen.
eral jubilee, the printers were not for
gotten by the fairer portion of our COM
munity, the ladies,-God bless them,-
Tor during the day many suspicious lit
tie packages were seen to enter the Ga
zettc Office, wrapped in snowy napkins
containing,-,x know what!
Columbia gazette., 1854-01-07

NJ A new daily paper has been
started in Stockton, bearing the title Of
the "Erening Post" 1t is Democrat.
10 in politics, and promises to be q spicy
and interesting eheet. !;
Columbia gazette., 1854-01-07

@ We are indebted to Wells, Far
go & Co.'S Express, for the first State
papers by the Sierra Nevada. Also, for
the delivery of our exchanges and cor
respondence.
Columbia gazette., 1854-01-07

G Dear reader, We tender to you
the compliments Of the season, and sin
cerely wish you the return Of many a
cheerful new years day; and that you
may secure prosperity and happiness, it
is only necessary to love and serve God,
advertise, and subscribe to the Colum-
bia Gazette.
Columbia gazette., 1854-01-07

o. We received Christian Alma
nae for 1854, from friend Hs .rison, of
the Broadway Book Store, for which he
-
siu receive our thanks. -.
Columbia gazette., 1854-01-07

~ Owing to the celebration of New
Years during the first of the week, and
a press Of job work, our paper has been
somewhat delayed, for which we crave
the indulgence of our patrons; as prin-
ters see but few holidays.
Columbia gazette., 1854-01-07

a. We received copies of the Gov
enor's Message late last evening, by
Adams & Co.'S and Wells, Fargo & Co.'S
Express. We shall publish it next
week.
Columbia gazette., 1854-01-07

ODD FELLows.--We are informed
that a lodge of this excellent order,
will be instituted, in Columbia, on
Thursday next, the 12 tn inst.
Columbia gazette., 1854-01-07

ucAn"u' oPoSOu Anu souS euueu TIE
hours, and never ending friendship was
pledged and re-pledged between the
warm-hearted Firemen. Foreman Van
arsdall and Foreman Enyart, gave the
right hand of fellowship, and the Boys
joined in general and cordial assurance
of good will.
Completely overpovered with kind
ness from all sects, and from all parties,
the Columbians fell in at their apparatus
and took up their line of march for home,
again and again cheered by the citizens.
At the head of Washington street, the
Sonorians claimed the Columbia Hook
& Ladders, and man'd the Ropes, our
Boys marching arm and arm out of town.
Beyond the City, general and hearty
grippe was given. John Dawson's splen-
did Pioneers and Dan Patterson shaking
the Sonorians with grasp of good will
that must have made some Of the little
'uns think an electric battery was playing
upon them. Cheer upon cheer echoed
along the mountain side, caps and fire.
hats went up in the air, and a perfe ct
storm of adieus' and hearty good wishes
passed among the brother Firemen.
The Foreman of the Sonorians giving
his whole heart to it. Long, long, will
Hook s. Ladder Co. No. l., of Colum-
bia remember him, his noble men, and
the generous citizens of Sonora, while
the I'd Of Jan. 1854 will be bright and
proud day in their hearts How deeply
they thank, how truly they are sensible
Of the bond of kindness and generosity
they have enjoyed, it will be useless to
attempt to express. Their day will
COuCS dUQ Iucu lUOA OuJ.
After passing Shaw's Flat, at all
points the warmest greetings attended
them. At Springfield, the citizens and
miners turned out en- masse, grand sa-
lutte was fired, an immense bonfire built,
and amidst the huzzas of all, they march
ed into town and were taken to Mr. l..
Miller's PublicIIousc, where handsome
entertainment had been spread for them
by these gentlemen, and hearty vel
come given. ker brief stay, the
march was resumed, and as at Sonora,
the citizens chcered them out. At
Bensonville the same attentions were
shown them, Mr.. j. p. Mckinney en-
tertaining them at his House. Arrived
near home, the well known roar of the
old Brass Piece, told that Judge Carl
ton was at his post. The absent members
came out to meet them, and the happy
countenances and cheers of our citizens
told that home had its charms for ALL
At the Columbia Exchange, an enter
tainment was given, and the Parade was
dismissed, Vana-sdall, and his men the
happiest in the world, with hearts full
ofgood will for all. So passed the ex-
cursion of our Firemen to Sonora, and
the bonds of good will have thus been
strengthened between the citizens Of the
two prominent places in Old Tuclum-
ne the County 7own, and the Ioaem Of
The County. c.
Columbia gazette., 1854-01-07

NorlcE The mail for the Atlantic
States and Europe, will, close, in Col
umbia, on Thursday morning, Jan. II,
at 10 o'clock.
Columbia Gazette, in wrappers, for
mailing, for sale at this Office, and at
the Post Office.
Columbia gazette., 1854-01-07
70 Our thanks are due Adams &
Co.'S Express, for Atlantic State papers,
and numerous other favors.

a. The San Joaquin Republican,
and Stockton Journal now appear as
dailies. Successand prosperity tethem.
Columbia gazette., 1854-01-07

n Thursday night was the coldest
Of the season, in this vicinity; in
exposed places, ice was formed Of the
thickness oftwo inches or more.
Columbia gazette., 1854-01-07

1@- We are under obligations to
friend Hunnewell for State papers, BY
the Sierra Nevada.
Columbia gazette., 1854-01-07

~ The San Francisco Sun COM
mences the new year BY charging its
dimensions.
Columbia gazette., 1854-01-07

NoTIcE.-Mcssrs Yansy & Roberts
and Woods and Purdy, are our author
lied agents in Sonora, To receive sub
scriptions, advertisements and job work,
and receipt for the same.
Columbia gazette., 1854-01-07

D~ The Democratic State Journal
has been enlarged and improved.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-11
Marine Affairs.

FoRpEs RIe.-Extract from Capt A. G. FletcrAr's
letter of March 3D. after voyage to Liverpool in the c.
Grinnel -
In answer to your letter Of the 1st you that
nothing would induce TO have the rig changed had
the heaviest weather coming to the westward that
experienced on the Atlantic and had chance test It
We'll My best canvass was all my topsais reefed and
set making five topsals--and when this was too much
we had no trouble in taking in the upper topsais as
five men could stow them Ny topgallant sails can be
ured by three at any time, and generally by two.
As proof of the satisfaction given by the rig to my
owners Mr. Cornelius Grnne has contracted for ship
of 700 tons, have the rig proved the advan-
tages Of the new rig in hauling off from Sandy Hook in
a snow storm which did under Ave reefed topsails my
fore and aft sormsails, furled At midnight
heavy gale furled the upper topsails with compare
lively no trouble. Had the ship been of the old rio
should hauled off under double reefed topsas and
during the night should have lost them as nv cop,rade
did who hauled of at the time II was the worst
night ever saw. My pilot fell in love with the rig and
did the captains Of the wrecked ship brought home bv
ne One OF them, who the G. Grinnell fitting out
ard then laughed at the rig says that lie win never
have anything else If he avoid It. II would not do to
alter the Forbes rig and spoil It, and then condemn the
principle have doubt but that the underwriters OF
New York and Boston would have saved many large
losses II the ships had been fitted with the new rig and
thht many cases of suffering among their crews might
nave been avoided The great scarcity of seamen rem
GERS IL more necessary to have the new rig than ever
before. ~ 80
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-11

VIOLATION OF THE LAW BY THE POSTMASTER
GENERAL.-We understand that the Postmaster
General at Washington has decided, contrary
to the Congressional statute, to give the Post
Office advertising to q journal not possessing
the largest circulation Of any published in this
city. This decision is direct violation of the
law, which directs in plain and simple terms
that the Post Office advertisements shall be pub
lshed in the journal whose circulation is the
largest. Two journals competed for the adver-
Using of the New York Office, and one of the
two, the HERALD, proved by afidavits that it's
circulation exceeded that Of it's rival by some
ten thousand copies daily. Yet by some legal
bubble or subteriuge, the Postmaster here and
the Postmaster General at Washington decided
in favor of the latter. We have no remedy in
the present state of the executive at Washing
ton. But we shall, at our earliest leisure, pre-
pare succinct and careful memorial to Con-
gress, setting forth the premises, and calling on
that body to review the law, and make such
amendments as may place it out of the power
of the Postmasters to violate its spirit, as it
seems they may nov do with impunity.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-11

TONNAGE Duty AMERICAN VESSELS AT HoyDrRAs-
We have seen letter, dated Truxilo, January 10,
from Mr. Prudot, consignee of the Boston brig Helen
Jane, to the Collector Of the Customs, demonstrating
against IN increased amount Of tonnage duty levied
that vessel. 1t that 9 new edct was issued,
doubling The rates. and Mr. Prdo protests against pay
ment in this instance the ground that the Helen,
Jane was anchored in port some thiry-sx hours pre-
vious 10 the publication Of the law INDEPENDENTLY Of
the particular facts of the case, he believes that the
policy which would establish eight reals on foreign.
when there only four national tonnage ill ad-
yised, and that, under the treaty Of 1926 the shipping
OF North Amcrca-a country which has been
friendly towards Central Amerca-is entitled to the
fame privileges and exemptions native shipping.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-11

BENEFIT CoNcERr.-On the 22d instant the
congregation of Calvary church intend to give
q benefit CONCERT to Madame Bouchelle who has
been for The last three years, the leading vocalist
Of their choir. The efforts which are being made
and the popularity Of Nine. Bouchelle would lead
one to suppose that the concert will be highly
successful. II win be rceollected that Madame
Bouchelle is the sister of one of our most dis
tinguished composers, VIM. Vincent Wallace;
and that she is known as possessing very fine
and highly cultivated voice. She will have,
no doubt, bumper house. On the same
occasion, young lady of great promise as a
vocalist, and pupil of Madame Bouchelle's,
will make her debut in some duets with her
preceptress.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-11

The WEEKLY Herald, containing complete cptome Of
one weeks intelligence from all quarters Of the world
win be published at nine O'Clock this morning Price
sixpenee. TO be had at the counter in wrappers and
ready for mailing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-11

The Governor Of Rhode Island has appointed Friday,
Rdsy Of fasting and prayer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-11
William Roland,
Patrick Cummings.

One of the passengers was Mr.. Falon, of St. Johns
College, in this State who going to Galway Ireland
for the benefit of his health The name of his fellow
voyager we could not learn.
The Leviahan's cargo valued at about 5000 900,
and consisted of the following articles Cos bales of cot
ton, bushels of wheat 1872 barrels of -four and
1900 slaves the freight of which valued at 800
which, with the cargo, understand covered by in
surance The vessel is fully insured in the Wall street
Offices
So long time having elapsed since these vessels de-
larted-upwards of hundred days ago-but little hope
is LEFT of their safety 1t is probable they were dsnast
cd or otherwise severely crippled in sails spars and
sprung leak during the very weather that burst
upon the Atlantic few days after they left port and
portion of each cargo consisted Of largo quantity Of
wheat in bulk, which would swell great deal getting
wet, it might possibly have started the pankng and
clicked up the pumps, thus rendering them helpless
hulks upon the water and that they afterwards foun-
cred, leaving not soul to tell the tale.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-11

stockholders. This has been estimated to be
equal to one thousand two hundred dollars a
night for rent alone-a sum which no opera
under any regime or with any combination Of
talent could afford to pay.
Meanwhile speculation is rife on the success
of the agents who lave gone out to Europe. A
war between tie Western Powers and Russia
would undoubtedly drive the highest artists to
this country fer, mid the clash OF arms
the aristocracy Ct Europe will have something
else to attend to besides the opera, music, and
the ballet. At all events, from the authority
of the agents, and tie prodigious efforts which
are being made to fnish the houses and make
them verify of the country, we have right
to expect something extraordinary in the way
Of operate entertainments either from the new
opera company or Mr.. Niblo.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-11

MUSICAL INTELIIGENCE.-Everyo one has been
remarking the utter dearth of musical enter
tainments which has prevailed during the win
ter. We have had no opera, no concerts, no
leading artists here. The theatres are open as
usual, and "Uncle Toms Cabin" old plays of
the Elizabethan era, and other shows have drawn
crowds but in musical art the niger MINISTRIES
seem to have been the highest effort that has
been made. This state of things cannot last
long. Two theatres each capable of containing
from three to five thousand persons, viii be
opened in few months and several expedi-
lions have already gone out or been sent by
managers to Europe to procure the first talent
to commence an early season in both 1t is
stated that Mr.. Corbyn has been in Europe for
some time, engaging novelties for Mr. Niblo !;
we have heard nothing either of the direction
or the success of his efforts. Max Maretzek has
likewise gone to Europe, il is supposed on ac-
count of Mr.. Phelan for the new opera company
His object, it is rumored is to engage Mile
Cruvelli with some distinguished tenor and
basso for that establishment Mr. Hackett is
still here aud it Is stated that he still possesses
an engagement with Mario and Grisi but we
doubt much whether it will ever be fulfilled, as
Crisis age, her affection for her children,
and her aversion to the sea are likely to
induce her 10 look upon a TRANSATLANTIC
engagement with great aversion. 1t is said
that the new opera company had some nego-
tiation with Mr.. Hackett in relation to their
house, and that they asked from three to five
hundred dollars night, together with ESQ
choice seats for the use Of the families Of the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-11
One Weeks History.

New York, Saturday, March IL, 1854
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-11

The DArIEN SHIP CANAL-We published late
ly, authentic accounts Of the Darien exploring
eSpeditons-one under Commander Provost. Of
the British hip Virago, which started from San
Miguel on the 10th Of December. and another
under Lieutenant Strain, OF the United States
Navy, from the Atlantic side. 1t is somewhat
amusing to hear now. that at Wa hington these
statements are believed to lie Eibricatons. be-
cause the government has received no intima-
ton OF the same i i such an unusual occur
renee that the HERALD should receive intcli-
gence in advance of the administration We
imagine not But from the particulars given,
especially in the report of Messrs Kennish and
Nelson, it is not difficult 10 see that they bear
upon their face the impress of truth. Their
statements have been confirmed by other intel
ligence Of still Later date.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-14

TIE AMERICAN TELEGRAPH CONVENTION held
in Washington this week adopted the following:
|. Measures to carry out fully the resolutions
If the convention of 1853. 2 the consideration
of plan to secure the certain delivery of mess
ages by repeating and graduating tariff 3. The
adoption ola check for Offices to notify the of
flee sending of the time of delivery or non-deliv-
cry of message. !. The adoption of a uniform
system to furnish materials 10 the respective
lines s. The adoption of Shaffner's compound
tariff scale for the use of companies and the pub
lie. g. Recommending all telegraph companies
of America not to make exclusive arrangements
in giving preference, but opening equal pryile-
ges to all upon the principle of first come first
served" T. Establishes the headquarters of the
confederation in the city of New York, locating
the secretary in that city. 8. Repeating the res
oluton of the convention of 1853, relative to
changing u part of the alphabet.