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COrns Cured and no Hum bug.
TNHE original Three Minute salve will
Il efectually remove and cure Whorts,
Ml,.oles, Corns, letter, Salt Rhenm, Ring
Worm and Toothache in from 8 to 10 min
utes. Fnll directions accompany each vial
call Immediately before it is all sold.
oct14. WIN BOGEL, Druggist.
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Twier's Hair Reetorative I /!

THIS compound possesses the virtue Of
l. restoring grey hair to its original color,
and for preservation and growth Of the hair
has no equal. Prepared from the original
recipe and sold in quantities to suit purchas-
ers by WIN. BoaEI, Druggist.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-04-14

NANCY H ANS Just received and for
L sale, 1900 pounds of sugar cured Hams
OF the following choice brands Stage &
Shaw, s. Davis, Jr, John C. Schooley, J.
II. Burrows, any one which brands are a
"whole team and no mistake.
Feb. 2nd JOSHUA BEAL,
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Mourning Goods.

m0uInfn8 V00o1.
7NHE subscriber has just received from
i New York, another assortment Of
handsome Mourning Goods. Consisting Of
I.up;n's best black NJ. de Lanes, Bomba.
zines, Alapacas, MORNING Grapes, Mo,ino.,
cinghams, also 1000 yards Of the best black
English prints, oil small fguress.
nov lily. W. ,. PH'LLlss.
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Land for Sale.

Land for Sale.
A Tract Of Land confirming GAO acres
n lying on the Comite Road, five miles
from the town Of Baton Rouge, about so
acres are clared. applyto
oct13-y W. D. PHILLIPS.
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SPECTACLES AND GLASSES.
JUST received superior article Of Con
y cave and Convex Priema and colored
Sspectacles and Christals to suit every age
octl0. THEODORE GOLDMAN.
Sign Of the Biggest watch,
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For Coughs, Colds, &c
For Chills and Fevor
Gum Drops.

UST received IS lbs Gum Arabic Drops,
y Tolan Lozengers, French Jugube and
Liquorize Paste, AciduIated Drops OF all
havors; Spruce Gum, refined Calabra Liq-
uorice, ect., by WV. BoGEL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-04-14

CORN!-25O bags prime, white and vel
" low corn recently received and for sale
at Feed Grocery & Produce store of
jan-31-tf JOSHUA EEAL.
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DREPARATIONS FOR THE HAIR
i Bears oil, Pomatum, Tricopherous.
Balm Columbia, Jaynes Hair Tonic, Lou
dens Hair Tonic Phalons Hair Invigorator,
Lyons Katharion and Hair dye-for sale by
oct 26 HIT. WADDILL,
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rRACKNELL BISCUIT-lust receives;
~ SO Boxes Of the celebrated rsckne1l
biscuit. A choice article for the tea table
or invalids. "A handsome present to vile
or sweetheart. Price one dollar and thirty,
cents rer Box-for sale by
oct1O. JOSHUA REAL
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49, NEW ORLEANS AND vICKsDUEG
Packet-H. NJ. WRIGHT, Capt. J.
- St3|1E - d. CLARK, leaves New Orleans
- every Tuesday at s p. arrives at
Baton Rouge We sfay morning at I. Descending
WIN leave Baton Rouge every Sunday morning
at 8 o'clock, A. NJ
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Mothers Relief.

DOOMS TO RENT.-Three we'll fu,pr
IN ished rooms to rent in quiet part
Of the towll-apple at this office. jan Is 2m
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TNHE subscribers having bought the
i patent issued to Isaac Babbitt, for
Improvements in the mode Of making boxes
far Aries, Gsdgeons, &c., hereby inform
Planters and others, that they are prepared
to execute any work in their line, with
the compound known as "Babbitts metal"
which is preferred by many persons to
Brass boxes.
ian4 Hill Il HENDERSON,,
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DOB THE SK1N-Bay Rum, Aromatic
L Vinegar, Chalk Balls, and squases-
for sale by loct261 H. T. WADDILL.
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Hat, Cap, Il shoe store.

D1WGJ OoPy - CAOO CNVHCs
TTHE undersigned take pleasure in in
l. forming their friends and the public
generally that they have just Ieplinished
their stock with the most fashionable style
ofarticles in their line, which they will sell
as low as can be purchased elsewhere, for
cash. Silk, Moleskin, Beaver, Cassimer
and Mati!od Hats, Navy, Army, Mohair,
Silk plush, Cotton and silk glazed Caps.
for men and boys. Hunting, Cali, Kip ard
Laced boots. Ladies, Misses and boys Cal
tiers and Brogans. Also negro hats and
shoes A. N, BOOTH.
Nov. 1s-ly. J. w. QUIGGINS
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nOMESTIC LIQUORS ! Brandy and
~ Monongahala whiskey whole and
halt packages, for sale at New Orleans pri-
ces, for good 60 day paper or cash
FEB JOSHUA BpAL.
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SUNDRIES, &c

TsxTRACTS FOR THE HANDKER.
T. cheif--17 dozen assorted sxtrscts.
Wis: Boquet. Magnolia. tiolstte, Musk.
Jockey Club, Bougs vietoria, Vsrbens,
Tube Rose, Patchoula--for sale by
0ct26 H. +. WADDTLL.
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7 AN compelled to ask my patrons to
L 'pay up.' The usual demand for med
icines during the past year, compelling
large outlay Of money, forces me to this,
very unwilling course I am compelled
TO have money, SO those indebted to me
will please pay up.
feb. s. HIT WADDILL
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06
LATEST FROM THE STATES.

BY the arrival Of the Pacific, at San
francisco, on Thursday, from San
Juan, we have received Atlantic papers
to April 9Th. The news, generally, is
unlmportant; as nothing alarming has
turned up since last advices.
The steamer Black Warrior had ar
rived at New York, having been relin-
quished to her captain on the payment
of six thousand dollars.
The Nebraska bill is under discussion
in the House, and the Gadsen Treaty is
still before the Senate. A bill for the
construction of six first class frigates has
passed both Houses.
Affairs in the East remain about the
same. 1t was expected in London, that
the Queens proclamation declaring war
against Russia, would appear in few
days.
A convention between England, France
and Turkey has been concluded, in
which the three powers bind themselves
to pursue no separate negotiations with
Russia, and the defence of Turkey is
duly provided for.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

AN EXAMPLE FOR YouSG Max
James w. Coffro,h, now Senator from
Tuolumnc county, California. is prn-
ter by trade, and served his time ia the
office of the editor Of this paper. Soon
after he came to this office he showed
himselfto possess tie requisites for max
ing man OF, by his industry, energy
and faithful attention to whatever was
allotted to him, and to the interests cf
the office. He acquired the art and
duties of the Office SO fast, and made
himself SO useful, that we made him
foreman of the Office long before he was
of age, and always found that whatever
was entrusted to lis care was attended
to well and promptly. We predicted
that young Cofroth, although he sprung
from humble parentage, was destined to
responsibility, honor and usefulness, and
we were therefore not surprised to learn
OF his advancement in the State to which
he emigrated in 1s49. We regretted
his departure, but we rejoice at the
bright career that is open before him,
and trust it will prove long and useful. =
Lancaster Pa. Independent Wing.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

DspARruRE.-On Monday last, one
of our Oldest inhabitants and best citi-
zens, Mr.. HENRY SMITH, left Columbia,
to return to his home in the Atlantic
States. Mr.. Smith, being an old men,
Der of our spirited and energetic Hook
& Ladder Company, the boys gave him
a farewell dinner at the Exchange.
Speeches, toasts and songs were given,
md the best wishes of the company ex-
pressed for the future welfare and hap
piness of their friend and jovial compan-
ion, 'Hary." From the Hall, he was
escorted to the Stage Once, where .
parting shake of the hand was given.
Meantime the "Flying Artillery" assist
ed by the company, had taken the old
Mountaineer' to the forks of the road,
near the Union Hotel, and as the stage
come along, the hills resounded with the
peal of Artillery and the cheers of the
Firemcn. Another farewell grasp of the
hand was here given, and not until the
Stage had rolled around the hill, towards
Bensonville, did the Artillery discharge
their last round.
Mr.. Smith has been nearly FIVE years
in the country, most of which time
he has been resident of Columbia, and
by his kind, manly, and genial disposi-
ton, became favorite and warm friend
Of all our citizens. We all regret his
departure, but wish him safe and pleas
ant journey to the land of his nativity
to the scenes Of his happy home, and
to the large circle of relatives and warm
friends, who with JOY await his coming.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.

Pursuant to notice, the Democratic
members of the Senate and Assembly
met in the Assembly Hall, edncsday
evening, for the purpose Of nominating
a State Printer.
The caucus was called to ORDERLY Mr
Coifroth, who nominated Mr.. Bostwick
of Nevada, to act as chairman carried
Messrs. O'Neil, Of Placer, and Kellogg,
OF Yuba, We're appointed Secretaries.
On call Of the CAUCUS, it was found
that % Senators and 80 Assemblymen
were prescnt-Tho object of the meet
ing was then stated by the Chair AZ
ter considerable debate, the rules con-
tainedl n J.fersom's Manuel, were adopt
ed to govern the caucus.
On motion of Mr.. Coffroth, the eau
Gus proceeded to vote for for candidate
for State Printer, upon which Nlessrs.
Mandevillc, Herbert, and James, called
the vote, which resulted III ayes 63 nays
is.
Mr.. B. b. Relding was then put in
nomination by MIR. Dawlcy, OF Nevada
No other nominations being made, the
roll was called, which resulted iii Mr
Redding receiving 63 votes; Geiger 5;
V aslington 3; DR. Coleman 2. Mr.
Rcdding was then declared tie unani-
nous choice of the convention
Motion was then made to publish the
proceedings of this caucus i'll all the
Democratic papers Of the Stste.
MIR. lrwin then moved to ad journ-
carried.
J. II. BOSTNICK, President.
II. B. KELLOGG, J
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

Gov. BIGLER's FIRST ELECTION
The report Of the Joint Committee in
relation to election frauds in 1851, will
forever put to rest the charge that Gov.
Bigler was fraudulently electe d in 1851.
The Committee, after examining great
number of witnesses, as we'll as the
returns on file in the Office of the Secre-
tary of State, report that no evidence of
fraud was adduced, and that the returns
on file have not been changed or alter
ed.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06
4 CITIZEN.

The following, from the pen of cele-
bratcd author should be attentiyely read
by every man who appreciates sound truth
and wholesome instructions: "Breathes
there man with soul so dead, who new
cr to himself hath said-I will my coun-
ty paper take, both for my own and
family's sake: If such there be, let
him repent, and have the paper to him
sent; and if he'd pass happy winter,
he in advance should pay the printer"
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

THUNDER-RAIN-uAIL.-We vert
nearly electrified out of our boots about
half-past three o'clock on Saturday af-
ternoon, by an emphatic clap of thunder
that seemed to shake the foundation of
everything in this vicinity. Young chic
kens, and old ones too, in fact, looked
round bewildered, and little pigs jerked
the kinks out of their tails dug for shell
ter. A copious shower of rain and hail
succeeded the advent of our sonorous
visitor, and the three combined made us
think fold times at the Eas..-[Sae-
ramento Un.on.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

We were prevented from attending
the Ladies' Festival, on Thursday even
ing, by previous engagements; but have
been kindly furnished by friend, with
the following communication:
It was our privilege to
attend the Ladies' Festival, at the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, on Thursday
Evening-and long as we have lived in
California, we have not enjoyed a more
delightful season ofsociM entertainment.
The exercises of the occasion COM
menced with singing by the Choir-af-
ter which prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Lock
ley, followed by short and appro-
pirate addresses from the Rev. Mr..
Harmon, of Sonora, and the Revds.
Messrs. Brier and Lockley Of this place.
During intervals our excellent Choir
sung some choice pieces, suitable to the
occasion, and among them was one COM
posed by c. H. Chamberlain, Esq, for
the occasion, which was received with
great enthusiasm. Wewcre next invited
to partakc of Supper, of the richest
viands, together with the substantials
for eating. Our friends at home, would
hardly believe that such supper could
be spread in the Mountains of Califor-
MIA, but we have the Ladies here who
know how to do these things, in real old
New England style. (We were not
born in New England, but we have seen
how they do things there on such occa
sion
After the supper, collection was ta-
ken up for the purpose of cniarging and
finishing the Church, which amounted
to 5000. During the entire evening
the greatest good feeling prevailed-and
SO far as we are capable Of judging,
nothing transpircd Inconsistent with the
christian faith. We are inclined to the
belief that such gatherings are not on
ly the best mode of raising funds for
benevolent purposes, but are a powerful
means Of drying up the fountains of i'm
morality, that have SO prevailed in this
land. We have omitted to state that
the Church was tastefully decorated by
the ladies, with wreaths of flowers, and
by evergreens. Hoping that many such
evenings may transpire to better Califor-
MIA,
l am yours, Sc,
4 CITIvHN
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM
JAPAN.

In year from the first of February
last the japanese ports will be opened
to the commerce Of the world. The
plan designed by the U. S. Government
has been carried into effect by the Rus
slams. Commodore Perry, it will be re-
membered, was compelled to abandon
his expedition on account of the want of
funds. On the other hand, the Russian
feet of observation in the Chinese seas,
being provided with ample supplies, went
leisurely but determincdly to work and
has succeeded in three months il. effect
ing that which the commercial nations
have been dreaming about full century
The China Mail says:
We have very important Intelligence
from Japan, to the effect that the coun
try will shortly be opened to the com
mercial world. The visit of tommo-
dore Perry in July last, no doubt has
tened the event, which his return would
probably have accomplished; but the ac-
tual achievement is due 10 Russians, not
to the Americans. While Commodore
Perry deemed it the wi>est course, after
delivering the letter Of the President Of
the [. States in due form at Uraga, to
allow six months to clap-c before rcquir-
ing an answer, Admiral Pontiatinc
without debating the place where he
shonld hola intercourse with the Japan
ese authorities, went as directed to Nan
| gas;ki, and has succeeded in nceotiaing
apparently without any sacrifice of na-
tioual dignity and with the sort OF success
which the world was more prepared TO
expect from the practical Republic than
| from the Russian Arissocrat. Accord
ing to the information we have received!
! from an authentic source, somc time as
ter the Russian Admiral had ;n.imated
his presence and objects at Nan.asaki
two hiGh Off arrived, AM aftcr Ell
teTta:ling him at a fcas! on shore enter
cd upon the objects Of the visit in q
friendly and even cordial manner. In
substance they stated very candidly that
the japanese Government, seeing the
earnest desire Of foreign nations to hol.!
intercourse with them, and their OWE
people being anxious to trade, it had
been resolved 70 open the commerce Of
Japan to all nations. In this spirit, al
the ports of Japan, might at once be
considered as accessible to foreign vessels
requiring to reft, Or take in supplies
Of wood and water; but, TO avoid distur-
Dances, the crews must not be allowed to
land. This however, is only confirming
what foreigners have already enjoyed.
without always fairly acknowledging it.
With regard to commercial intercourse
the japanese officers stated, that after
centuries Of seclusion, some preparation
was necessary, and q year must therefore
elapso before any treaty or privileges to
trade could ccmc into operation. We
have no proof as to the accuracy Of tli~
information, and are further inclined to
believe that q similar result might have
been effected long ago by Great Britain,
if she had ever been fortunate enough
/ to have entrusted her interests in shis
part of the globe to any one who Gid not
look steadily aud exclusively to his OWL
fortunes, and how to obtaiu honors with
out deserving them.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

From SAN DIEGo.-The steamship
Southerner, Hilliard, commander, arriv-
ed at San Francisco, Thursday morning
from San Diego, with a number of pas
sengers.
We notice in the Los Angelos Stor, a
rumor to the effect that Capt. Walker
had been killed and the last remnant of
OF the expedition dispersed. This is
not confirmed, however, by the intelli
gence from San Diego, and We are there
fore, disposed to place very little reli-
ance in it.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

WELL DONE TExAs.-The Legisla-
ture of Texas has done nobly in regard
to education A common school law
has been, passed, setting apart $4,000.
coo for schools, in addition to the yerv
liberal provision heretofore made for the
cause of education. With education
goes temperance, for the same BODY has
passed a law submitting to the voters of
each county the question of license for
the sale OF Intoxicating liquors. In ma
ny OF the most important counties of the
State success On the no-license side is
anticipated.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06
THE BENEFITS OF THE CALrroRNr

The BENEFITS OF THE CALIFORNIA
AND AUSTRALIA GoLD MINES AT THE
BRITISH MINT.-The London Times
says that the total value of the last years
coinage at the London Mint, was g12,-
$4,000, or about $63s, 600, 900, while
the average for the previous FIVE years
was but "a, 900, 900, or about O,oo0,-
900. This great difference is caused by
the influx of gold from the countries
named.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

E On Monday last, Mr.. William
Crawley brought into our office, large
piece of quartz rock, weighing some
eight or ten pounds; one end Of
which contained gold, to the amount,
We should judge, of from ten dollars to
an ounce. He informed us that he
picked it up from pile of stones which
had been thrown out of sluice on Gold
Hill. Without doubt, much gold is
lost in this way, from the careless man
ner in which the miners, generally,
throw out the 'headings."
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

MIND THIS BoYs-Don't trifle with
the affections Of young ladies. They arc
institutions that were never established
for any such purpose. If YOU don't con-
template marriage certificates and the
parson, French bedstcads, FIVE hundred
dollar house rent, and a perspective
home for the old folks, just take your
bat and Leave. You Lave no more right
to 90 on triGins with contiling calico
than hollyhock has to pass for u rose
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06
1& The Union Water Companv at

@r The Union Water Company at
Murphy's, Calaveras County, declar-
ed their first dividend, on Thursday last,
of two and a half per cent, on tho Cap
ital Stock, payable on the 10th inst.
The members have, at last, some pros
pect OF being remuneratcd for their la
Dor. This has been long looked for,
and the members that have been able to
keep their Stock will eventually be we'll
paid for their capital invested.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

SCIENTIFIC FARMING The imror-
tance of conducting agricultural opera
tions upon scientific principles, is begin
ming to be acknowledged and appreciated
by all good practical farmers. Indeed,
if in this day Of agricultural progress, a
mar be found who opposes as ridiculous
scientific farming, the inference many
be drawn, with a good deal of certainty,
that either his prejudice or his ignorance
is more powerful that his perception Of
truth. We advise all such men to sub
scribe for, and read, some good aaricul
tural newspaper: They may then learn
chow wet soil may be drained-hov
dry soil may be irrigated a bar
rem soil may be enriched-bow rich
soil may be made more productive-how
a heavy soil may be made lishter-hov
loose soil may be made more compact
how black soil may be sheltered
and how waste lands may be converted
into fertile felas.''
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

BENIcrA ELEcrEoN.-Wc learn by
Wells, Fargo & Co., that at the City
Election in Benicia, on Monday, May
lst, the Chill Ticket" headed by
Charles French superintendent Engi-
neer of the Mail Company's Works at
Bcnicia) for Mayor, was successful by a
large majority.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

WRECK AND LOSS OF LIFE.-The
bark Walter Claxton, Capt. Folger,
bound from Mcndocino to San Francis
co, was wrecked last Friday week, while
attempting to leave the former port. a
heavy sea struck her, throwing her on
her beam ends, and she soon after turn
ed completely bottom up. Fourteen
lives were lost.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

u BY notice in another column,
1t will be seen that our friends at Sbaw's
Flat are wide awake, and have already
began to make preparations for celebra-
ting our national anniversary by grand
ball, which it is confidently anticipated
will outshine the brig htest.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

THE s j. Republican says that the
amount Of gold dust sent by Wells, Fargo
& Co., through the Stockton Office, from
the Southern mines, during the month
of April, was one million seventeen
thousand one hundred and sixty-one
dollars.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

TREAsURE-The last semi monthly
shipment Of treasure was larger than any
other shipment made this year. Per
Cortez, 81, ,o37 800; Panama, 1912, ISL;
Uncle Sam, lo,ooo;-total, So ,45e,-
6S1.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

e6r The total number of Odd Eel
lows in good standing in Ohio, on the
31st December lastwas II, 7,265, of whom
4,los belonged to Lodges in Cincinnati.
The order is represented as being very
greatly on the increase throughout the
State.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

Nor TO BE TANNED.-We saw enc
day this week, a digger squaw with her
face painted, bare footed, and with a
'Smaeaach' on her back, parading the
streets with spread umbrella over her
head. This is certainly progressive
country.-Erpire County Argus.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06
T The Dese7ei Ncacs 81

kS7- The Deserct Ncacs announces the
death ''of Clarissa Smith, the wife of
John Smith, Patriarch over the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
and mother of Geo. A. Smith, one of
the twelve Apostles" on Feb. l4th.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN SrockToN,
-The election in Stockton, on Monday,
resulted in the success of the Wing tick
ct, with the exception of two Aldermen
in the First Ward.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

MoNsTRostTY-Thc Stockton Journal
has been shown chicken hatched out
with four legs, and feet, and four wings.
1t was dead. This was duplicating with
a vengelce. Pity it did not have four
lives.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

LoncEs.-A Lodge of Odd Fellows
and one of Masons are about being or
ganized at Sutter Creek, Calaveras coun-
ty. A Lodge of Masons is also to be es-
tablished at lone Valley.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

FRoLlFIc.-According to the San
Jose Telegraph, farmer in that yicini-
ty owns a feminine porker, which at
three litters, has presented her owner
with etghty-sir pigs, the latest Offering
being forty-two!
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

The STATE CApIrAL.-A meeting of
the members of the Sacramento bar was
held in that city last Saturday, at which
resolution was adopted asking the Su-
preme Court to review their decision
making San Jose the Capital of the
State.
Columbia gazette., 1854-05-06

The use Of grapes, as an article Of
food, is much recommended in cases of
consumption. They contain a large
quantity of grape sugar, the kind which
most resembles milk sugar in its charac-
ter and composition.