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The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29
Correspondence Of the Argus.

SAC. CITY, 7 p. NJ, April 26, 1854
Mr.. ARGus-The Printing Bill, reducing former
rates at least fifty per cent passed the Senate to-day,
after most violent opposition from all interest
ed in keeping the State Printing in the hands
of the present dynasty. Unfortunately for the
Democratic party and the people of this State,
there are some who prefer to rule in hell rather
than serve in heaven, and therefore some Senators
have persistently endeavored to defeat reform in the
Public Printing The Wings have desired to con-
tnue the exorbitant rates in order to fasten oppro
brium upon the Democratic party. The coaltionists
desired to amend, strike out and insert in order to
defeat reform by the close of the session. prefcrrng
to the people bled and gouged out of their money
to support and faten tactious press. The bill as
it has passed, names no person for State Printer
but leaves his election to Joint Convention of the
Senate and Assembly, so that man can be elect
ed without clearly expressed majority of the Dem
ocratc members of the two Houses. Is there any
thing wrong in this Is not this in strict accordance
with the established usage Of the Democratic party
VIII any Democrat object to this fair and open
handed method Of electing State Printer If not,
then why the opposition of certain to this fea-
ture anG of all others in the bill? Why attempt
to defeat a radical reform in prices Why attempt
to defeat bill that will the State, at the least
sevcntyfve thousand dollars per annum :
Plainly-this opposition to great measure of
reform is contained in mere NUTSHELL fear
that parties who have fed and atened at the public
crib, may not gut themselves there any longer,
parties who have hitherto been pampered until
their gratitude has grown into dictatorial insoence
it is feared will have to retire from the occupation
of draining the public Treasury. Rather than see
such an event take place, there is a class of men
who have uniformly endeavored to defeat all and
every measure of reform in Printing, attempted at
the present session. They never attempted any re-
form themselves, and with their votes always en-
deavcred to thwart every, and all reform attempted
by others.
Reform has triumphed at last, after hard strug-
ge--a struggle in which even Whigswcre ashamed
and one declared that he could not do less for his
constituents, than now, to vote for reform. SAUL
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29
Correspondence of the Argus.

SACRAMENTO, April 70, 1904.
Mr. ARGus-The political pot is and has been in
a ferment for week past. caucus has been heo
designed to insure harmony in the party about the
mode of accomplishing this end, there is differ
cnce of opinion. A few men styling themselves
Democrats, ardently desire to train with Wings,
Nhaving had them for sleeping partners for some
considerable time; and having been under the Pc
culiar discipline and dictation of Crabb& Co.. sup
ported by that anti-Democratic Journal the On1on,
they begin to love the company they keep, or the
companv keeping then,-doubtful which. Another
class of mon known as Democrats, also, refuse to
train with Crabb and the Union, do not acknowl-
edpe that print as the mouth-pece of the Demo-
cratic party, difference therefore springs up, and
disagreement is rampant
In the meantime Extension, Rail Roads, and State
Printing have crawled into the political arena
Speculation, wire-pulling, log-rolling and love
pure unadulterated love for the pople, all simmer
in the cauldron together love for the people being
ALWAYS kept urpermost This is right. undoubtedly.
No set of men should think of swindling each other
oa the public without doing it legitmately, tor and
in behalf of the people.
California is great country and contains a large
amount Of land, or will when fenced in with rail
roads and law The Legislature is grinding out
the law as fast as possible, and expounding past
legislation in the purchase of three hundred volumes
of Reports of Decisions of the Supreme Court, for
circulation in this and the Atlantic States, at the
very modest price of sixteen dollars per volume
This is a swindle on a small scale The Railroads
will be constructed so soon as hundred thousand
Cinnamon can be imported into the country.
The Pacific Railroad should be finished in three
years from this date and Celestial labor will be just
the thing The Chinese pour into the country by
thousands If they will come in swarms like ocusts
let them take up their line of march, on arrival for
the Pacific Railroad where their labor can be turned
to some useful purpose
Swamp lands and bulrushes occupy the attention
of the Legislature to-day, including overfowed
lands. A few sharps have thought of holding the
cities of San Francisco and Sacramento under School
Land Warrants, especially the city front of San
Franciscoand have been quietly log-rolling scheme
to legalize the location of School Warrants upon
overhowed lands, intending to obtain quiet posses
sion of the Bay of San Francisco These benevo-
lent individuals think if they can euchre the State
out of the water front of San Francisco they will
be doing their pockets great service all for the
benefit of the people. They desire, however, to
secure nothing for themselves, but bullrushes.-
Their professions extremely sweet. When they
die their names should appear in the catalogue of
saints SAUL.
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29
THE EMPIRE COUNTY ARGUS.

Re-GARDNER * KIRK, of the Post Office Literary
Depot Ncwsmen and Booksellers Statoners and Book
Binders Third street, Sacramento, authorised
Agents for that city All orders for this paper left in their
charge, will be promptly attended to.
L. p. FISHER, at the Merchants Exchange, San
Francisco will act Agent for the Argus All orders for
this office left with him, will be promptly attended to.
10. LADUE, ESQ., viii act agent for the Argus,
at Mamaluke Hill.
NASH & DAVIS, News Dealers and Statoners, will
act Agents in Pacerville
JAMES N. FRAZER, is authorized Agent at
Spanish Flat. He be found at the Drug Store of
Messrs. Child & Worthen.
MAGISTRATES BLANKS fall kinds Attachments
Snbptenas Executions &c &c., constantly on hand and
for sale at this office.
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

Yesterday two drunken women
paraded themselves through our Streets much to
the amusement and qualification of as embed loaf
erdom. Such sights are sickening. 1t is disgrace
too deep and damning for man to beastalize him.
self by dissipation; but when woman reels through
the streets from intoxication, humanity shudders
1t is time that men having families here, should
take some effectual means to abate this outrage upon
society. They owe it to themselves, their wives
and children, that such disgraceful scenes should
not be permitted in streets
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

BALL AT KELsEYs-A Ball is to come off at the
"Union," at Kolseys, on Tuesday evening next. 1t
is to be under the superintendent of Col Dickin-
son, which is a sufficient guarantee that nothing
will be neglected to make the company agreeable
and the evening to pass off pleasantly,
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

FATAL Academia letter from Downieville,
dated April 18TH says: man named John Dor
mer, was found dead this morning in Main street,
near the upper Plaza 1t is supposed he fell few
feet down bank where some persons had been
mining and falling with his face in small stream
of water was suftocatcd He leaves wife and three
children.
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

FLUM1NG THE MIDDLE Fork are informed
by gentleman who has been engaged in fuming
on the Middle Fork for the past four years that
there will be more work carried on this season than
in any previous one. 1t is fred fact that the
rivers will be worked as long as they pay wages
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29
Pittsburgh, 18th March, 1854.

To TEAMsTERs--CHALMERs of the Sierra Nevada
House, has erected and large and substantial Stable,
adjoining his premises. He is prepared to accom-
modate travellers and others in satisfactory man
ner. Teamsters especially, if they desire to havo
their teams stand in good Stable could go farther
and fare worse than at the Sierra Nevada House
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

SMITHS 100000 RAFFLE.-We refer our readers
to the advertisement in to-days paper of Henry A.
Smith & Co.'S grand Rattle. There are some splen-
did prizes embraced in it, and those desrous of
rsking few dollars have an excellent opportunity
of making an investment.
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

SABBATH SCHOOL PIC NIc.--We understand the
Sabbath School children are to have pic mic, on
Monday next--May Day. They are to proceed
from the Church at nine o'clock, A. M, and the
pic mic will be served up in a neghboring grove
general invitition is extended to all who feel ar
interest in Sabbath Schools.
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

In JAIL.-At the present time there are ten prs-
oners confined in our Jail. Two for murder, one of
whom, Logan, has been tried and sentenced and is
under a respite until further orders of the Court
one for horse stealing-six for larceny and for
assault and battery.
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

EMPIRE RANCH RAFFLE.--Doan & Whitaker, of
the Empire Ranch, offer that valuable property for
sale at rattle. This is of the best Ranches in
the county, and the hombre who is lucky enough to
draw it, may consider his pile secured The other
prizes offered by these gentlemen are worth draw
ing See advertisement
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

BALLARD's BALL.-The Ball at ballards last
week was well attended, despite the inclemcncy of
the weather About forty ladies were present
Speaking of ladies' we'll back FL Dorado county
against the State in the line of grace wit and beauty
1t is sure indication of good time ahead when
Ballard gives a party.
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

Nor TO BE TANNED.--We saw, one day this
week, digger squaw, with her face painted, bare
footed and with 'muchach" on her back, parading
the streets with spread umbrella over her head.
This Is certainly progressive country.
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

WALKERS ExPEDITIoN.-This expedition has en-
tirely fzSled, and the forces disbanded. Thus has
passed the glory of the chieftain, and his mighty
republic. Instead of the laurels of the hero
encircling his brows the stain of the brgand
is ON him. This is rs it should be-
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

Judge CAMPBELL, on of the U. S. Board of Land
Commissioners, has resigned. He will remain in
the discharge of his duties till June.
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

We understand that a company are being formed
to prospect the hill above town. beyond rich flat
We hope they will strike it.
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

Meetings have been held at Tehama and Red
Bluffs in favor of the survey of Mobiles Pass, which
is to be undertaken forthwith.
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

FUNNEL H1LL.-No spot about Coloma has been
rich as these diggings, situated about one mile
below town. We know of claims there paying
from SIS to $3.50 per week to the hand.
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

IND1cTED.--At Special Session of the Grand
Jury, this week, two indictments were found for
grand larceny
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

MINERS DECREE: or, new uersiOn Of the ten
commandments full supply on letter sheet a
the Book Store. Each Miner should send one o.
more, home
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

RAIN.--During last night and this morning large
quantities of rain fell in this vicinity The gardens
and grain fields are the better for it,
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

We are glad to see that the Road Supervisor, Mr.
SLY, is busy in attending upon his duty. The road
between this place and Union is now in pretty good
condition. We have been told that the Road Su-
pervsors in some parts of our county, have had
considerable trouble in obtaining the labor from
those who owe it, Those of our citizens who refuse
to perform the labor called for are certainly njur
ing themselves. The improvement of our roads
benefits every man. With good roads, hauling car
be done much cheaper than now-and thus les
expense to the consumer. Let no man begrudg'
the labor 1t will benefit him in the end.
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

The Sons of Temperance have organized Di
vision at Dry Iopn.
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

Major ROMAN, U. S. Consul to Guaymas, will sail
from San Francisco in few days, for his official
most
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

CoNv1crED.--Wm. B. Shepherd was convicted il
San Francisco, this week, of the murder Of Henr,
R. Day.
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

FARMING NEAR F1DDLErowN.--No part of Ell
Dorado county presents greater facilities, Or better
land for agricultural purposes, than that portion
lying between the Cosumnes and the South Fork o
Dry Creek Within the last two years some exten
sve farms have been opened on this territory among
which we might notice that of Mr.. Yates, at Fd
dletown He has about three hundred acres under
improvement, and his crops look excellent. We
examined his wheat and barley fields last season.
and think we never, in any country, saw better
crops. Above Fiddetown, towards Fort John. are
also number of farms opened. Most of the land
in that vicinity is of the best quality, and adapted
to the culture of all kinds of grain and vegetables
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

MusIc.--We understand Brass Band is to be
started in this town. We are we'll aware that our
village contains quite number Of musician men,
and hope that the enterprise will meet with success
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

The Grand Lodge of the l. o. o. f., of California
will meet in Sacramento on Monday, the 8th of May
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

That is it"treason has been too busy among the prom
ones for those of the rank and file be led into such
position for the benefit of the dsaected if they moi
willing to be governed by Democratic principles let then
go where they belong for the party Is better off without
such Let our public men be governed by the old ancient
landmarks of the party and then will have of this
contention for the spos of oce.SacYaento Democrat.
Theory and practice often at variance. Nler
sometimes preach sound doctrine, and practice the
reverse. Such is the case with the Editor of the
memocracy on his lips, he is assisting foul caba
to stir up dissensons in the Democratic party and
with ruthless hand striking down 'the old ancient
landmarks of the party"
"Let them go where they belong, for the party is
better off without such," says the Democrat
81 thank thee, Jew, for teaching that'-sentence.
The Democracy would be stronger without such
but have you noticed who those 'such" are ? Take
the "Minority Report" examine the signatures at
ached thereto and as you run your fnges over
hem you can select those, who, for the interests of
the party should "go where they belong, for the
party is better off without such"
We have asserted-and now reiterate it--that
those of party who refuse to abide the decision
of majority caucus, violate one of the fundamental
principles of the party, trampling down Its old and
ancient landmarks" and that he who urges them
on in this act treachery to the party-who cheers
and appauds them while coalescing with our an
cent opponents for the purpose of parallysng Dem
ocratic action, should also 'go where they belong
for the party is better off without such.'
The Editor of the Democrat knows full well, that
all the fine spun homilies about the violation of the
ConstitutOn--llsao oe and precedent is all rdn7D7On.
manufactured for reasonable designs against the
Democratic party and that their professions of love
to the principles of Democracy was merely for the
purpose of mockery.
No man of intelligence can say in sincerity, that
the coationists believe violation of the Consttu-
of L. s. Senator come off this winter. We are well
aware'that many pretend to talk that way because
they thoughtlessly committed themselves, and they
are now ashamed to admit they could err. Perhaps
the Editor of the Democrat is of these. II so,
let him go where he belongs for the party is better
off without such"
Equally absurd and destitute of TRUTH is the con-
tinued croaking about David c. Broderck. The
prime movers in this crusade against Mr.. Broderick
have another object in yiew-dearer to them than
his defeat and that object is the division of the
State and the introduction of coolyism. Does the
the Editor of the Democrat plead ignorance to this
If he does he has read the political history of our
State to no purpose Are we to understand that
he favors these measures if so he should 'go
where he belongs for the party is better off without
such'
The Empire County argus., 1854-04-29

REpA1RED.--The street near the bridge
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In C9la1ICc1V.

NlRGlNIA-:-Atrul rules held In the Clerks or
' flee of the Circuit Court Of Harrison coun-
ty OIL the first Monday in June, 1854.
Lorenzo D. Swisher Complt.
US.
The widow and hcris at Law Of
Isaac Swisher deceased Dcrts
lh" Object Of this suit is to obtain Il decree
for the sale of the mill property and Is acres Of
The land, and IL partition, sale or allotment Of
the residue OF the land of which the said ISlac
9Wishcr dec d. Was scZ ii at his death. And to
obtain decd Of conveyance for one hundred
acres of Ind on the waters of Lost Creek in
Harrison county from the heirs of the sid sac
0wLSh"r which S I'D land the complainant bought
Of the said Isaac in his life time
Aud it appearing by alliIAvit filed that the de-
PENDANT, Bnrkel J. Swshrr Dlmi.l Bond and
Mary }, his wife not residents of this state it
is ordered that they do appear here within Que
month after due publication Of this oTdt- and do
what is necessary to protect their interest in this
suit.
n Copy Tcste
1t. G.. G. DAWSON, Crk.
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iscellaneous.
q. m. MURPHFSYl. I.

Tsp CHAND CLOCK MAKER, y W Z
NlA, ELER and SILVERSMITH, Bassell's
s&.4l8 Row, Clarksburg, Va, has just returned
from the Eastwith a sPLENpin stock of RICH and
and reasonable prices. His stock consists in part
of
Gold and Silver Hunting Case Lever
WATCHES.
A great variety Of CLOCKS of every style: .
Sons ofwhich are very beautiful. 80 hour; and
day clocks, varying in price from 50 to $l2-
Howard and Davis COmpensa ting Regulators;
from $35 to $50.
Also OH hand and for sale, Wholesale and re-
tail, every description of Watch an" CLOCK
EnpIish and French Lunettes,
Cannon aud Patent Glasses,
CyImders, Stats, Verges and Pimions.
Cock Roller, Foot and Train Jewels
Bushng Wire; Peg-Wood, Brushes, Oil &c.
tOg thcr with every article inhis line Of business
lie is we'll prepared to execute in the neatest
manner all kinds Of WORK. and the greatest
attentinn will bePaid to Repairing Watches
Clocks and JeWeIry. Work done for those
i'll the trade at rcduc"d prices.
Among his JEWELRY, &C., will be found,
rich assortment of
Ladies' aud GentIem2ns Breastpims and Fin
ger Rings.
Cold Vest, Fob and Guar Chains.
Luck"ts, Keys, Seals, Slides, Hooks and Fob
Buckles:
Err-rings, Clasps, Necklaces aud Bracelets.
Shirt Studs, Crosses, WrStIetts and Cuff Pins.
Coral Armlets and Necklaces.
Comedian Rings and Crosses.
G old aud Silver Pencils, Pens and Pen-holders.
Silver Snuff.rs and Trays.
Britannia ana Plated Fruit Baskets and Casters.
Silver and PIu;ed Tea and Table spoons, Forks,
&c.
G old, Silver and Plat SpcctacIes.
Work Boxes, Thimblcs and Sewing Birds.
A general assortment of joseph Rodgers PEN
Knives, Rn2ors. Scissors, &c.
Colts aud Aliens Patent Revolving Pistols.
Port MOnnias, &c, &c.
Also, great variety of FANCY ARTI-
Giles, Toys, &c.
The public are respectfully invited to call and
examine this stock, the proprietor futters
himself that he suit the taste Of the most rus-
ttdious, ut prices at which the most unreusonu-
bic cannot complain. jc2l If.
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Marion Machine ShOD.

TIE undersigned having formed n co-pnrt-
nc1ship for the manufacture of machines,
would respectfully inform the citizens of North
western Virginia that they are now making. and
keep constantly on hand, and for sale at their
establishment. in l'uiatine, Composite FuirmontJ
Marion county, Va, mt the lowest prices. IL GO
neral assortment of AGRICULTURAL NIPPLE
MEN'TS, &c. among which may be found a
NEW and VERY SUPERIOR TIRESIIING
MACHINE, which eXcels in EASY DRAU0HT.
CLEAN AND RAPID WORK, any machine over used.
We can also furnish COMMON MACHINES,
and machines with STRAW CARRIERS, or
CLEANERS attached.
We are manufacturing q superior article of
REAPING MACHINES. suitable for cutting Ell
thcr grain or grass. This machine cnn be used
to advantages upon any ground where wagon
can be driven.
PLOUGlIS.-We have always on hand large
nssortmcnt of the best patent and other ,.loughs,
found i'll the country.
We are also manufacturing CUTTING-BOX
for hay, straw or fodder, which for cusy and ru-
Pid work, exceeds anything of the kind in the
country.
This establishment. being situated upon the
line of tho Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. gives
to purchasers the best facilities for Transporting
articles to n distance Mt small expense and the
inducements offered of reasonable terms and SUI
perIor maputucture. must continue to render
Tins n popular establishment with the public.
n. Repairing done at the shortest notice
and i'll the best style.
COOPER. MORRISON & FRAME
Enhruurv
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TN pursuance of decree rendered by the Cir
L cult Court Of llrrrison county. on the 18th of
tween Jcr9 mah Sullivan. complainant, and Jno.
DilworUh, &c. defendants, l shall. on the first
day of the next August term of the County
Court House thereof. on q credit of six, twelve
and eighteen months, the purchaser giving bond
with approved security. ull the right title and in
tcrest of the said jeremiah Sullivan ind Marga-
ret his wife in and to Il tract of land containing
about $40 acres. situate OIL Boards run in Iarri-
son county, called the Chew Land the interest
therein. Of said Sullivan and wife being rs allie
Gcd in the pleading i'll the cause. One undivided
bird part which they conveyed to the said Dill
worth by decd recorded in liar i$on county
Court. TIIOS. A. IIORNOR,
Sheriff of Harrison county.
June It'll lS5A-iel Att