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Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

School CENSUS The act establish
ing a system of Common Schools in this
State, says the Union, requires the
school year to commence on the first day
of November in each year It also re-
quires the School Marshall to take cen
sus of all the children between the ages
of four and eighteen years, living il lis
district. 1t is very necessary that this
duty be performed in every district in
the State. Unless it is dons, and the
report forwarded in November to the
Superinten lent of Public instruction.
the children living in the district will be
excluded from the benefits of the State
School Find.
Las. year the duty was neglected in
many sections, particularly, if We recol-
iect correctly, in this city. We direct
public attention to the matter in order
to prevent neglect Of SO important .
duty.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23
SACRAMENTO VALLEY RAILROAD

SACRAMENTO VALLEY RAILROAD
In the Union we fad the following
statement in regard to this improvement
for their city: The President of the
Company, Col. Wilson has arrived in
the city, and by reference to our adver-
Using columns it will be seen gives no.
tice for proposals for grading and laying
down the superstructure of the road
We understand the proposition is really
to sub contract, as heavy contracting
firm in New York has undertaken to
build the read and furnish all the ma
terial. The main contractors are also
upon the ground. and just as soon as
the time for receiving proposals expires,
and the contracts can be signed, the
work will be commenced. The iron,
cars, and locomotives are all on the way,
and in few months we may look with
confidence upon seeing railroad trains
running in and cut Of Sacramento.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

VOLUNTARY EXILE TO SALT RIVER.
Hon. Phil. r. HERBEr, being in
Mariposa, during the election, and for
few days subsequent, of course first
heard the news unfavorable to his cleo
ton. and after while, We are told, &C.
knowledged himself beaten. Against the
remonstrance of some of his friends, he
has gone to the TETON pass, to seek Sc
clusion and retirement, As soon as
the intelligence was received, changing
the result, his friends dispatched an ex-
press after him, to suggest to him the
propriety Of returning. We claim this
as one of the best jokes of the season,
though it may be spoiled in the telling.
STOCKTON Argus.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

TEMPERANCE IN Tho
Calaveras Chronicle says that four new
Divisions of the Sons of Temperance
have been organized in that county with
in the last two weeks, by l. s. Diehl
U. e. W. P. No. II, at Cave City /;
No. u, at Angels; No 70, at San An
dres and No. 81, at Mokelume Hill.
These, with Vallecito and Murphy's,
give us six Divisions, with nearly 800
members in this county. New Divisions
will be shortly instituted at Campo Seco
and Independence Flat, also in this
county. @
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

~ Quite an imposing parade came
off at Springfield, on Thursday evening
week, occasioned by the laying of the
cornerstone of a brick building, now in
process of erection, by DR.. Sherburn,
on the south side of the plaza. judge
Harrington delivered an grafton, which
together with other matters Of the day,
were deposited in the corner stone. The
building is to be two stories in height.
The upper story is proposed to be used
for Sons of Temperance Hall.
This is the pioneer fre-proof in
Springfield.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

% By the arrival of the Cazifo rniia,
we are in receipt of the Atlantic mails to
the 2lst ult, and four days later advices
by the Baltic from Europe.
The accounts possess no features of
material Importance, although generally
interesting
The European intelligence is highly
interesting. Simultaneous attacks upon
Bomarsund in the Baltic, and Sebasto-
pol in the Black Sea, were anticipated.
These fortresses are regarded as almost
ifnot quite impregnable, and the result
is looked forward to with more than or
binary interest. Austria seems disposed
to turn the cold shoulder to the Allies,
and Sweden will probably unite with
them. The Russians were at the latest
dates evacuating the principalities, and
Crimea was to be invaded on magnif-
cent scale. The Importance of tho news
consists entirely in anticipations. I he
Revolution in Spain had been coneuma-
ted, and Espartero was fully installed in
power. 1t is thought his assuming the
reigns of government puts an end to all
hopes of settlement of the Cuban ques-
ton.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

CALIFORNIA MoNARCHs.-A large
lion was killed, last week, between Co.
lumbia and Gold Springs, near Douglass
Flat.
Within the preceding week, a lior
carried off several hogs from Gold Spring
He was bold enough to enter the hear,
of the village and abstract his prey
His tracks were traced some distance
This same fellow, As it is supposed
made an attempt to carry off large hog
belonging to Mr.. Jarvis, Of the Vine
Spring Ranch, near Gold Spring. One
Of the men hearing the hog squeal, pick.
ing up his gun, went to the door to as.
certain the cause, and discovered hi.
majesty just leaping over the fence
with the rorker. The man fred, .but
missed. The hog was found on the op-
posite side of the fence, dead. As the
hog was Of geoa size, and the lion leap
ed the fence with him, with the same
ease, apparently, that = cat would with
q mouse, he would not b very joyfully
met with, by those who stay ont late
o. nights.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

70 1t frequently, Of late, has been
our lot to see several piles Of combustible
matter, situated in places where they
we're thrown by carelcssness, and which
had lighted cigar been thrown among
them, or even spark been blown there
by the heavy winds which yesterday
passed over our town, would have ignited
and again destroyed the labor of months.
We would call the attention of the City
fathers TO this fact; and more particular
ly to the vacant portion of lot between
MIR. Green's hotel, and the house adjoin-
ing, within few doors Of our Office
There is quantity ofhay, shavings, and
such rubbish, which, if once ignited,
would inevitably end in the total destruc-
ton Of the town. We hope our fathers
will attend to the duties assigned them
with little more zeal than they have
manifested, and that we shall not be a.
gain compelled to urge them to a strict
observance of thei. duty.
On Tuesday afternoon, a fire had no
objections to igniting pile of shavings
near Sam Hangs Laundary establish
! ment, on Washington Street. 1t was
fortunately discovered, by some one
passing, and speedily cxtinguished.
This is another specimen of unpardon-
able carelcssness.
| If our citizens wish to burn tbs town
down, why do they not 60 about it in a
democratic manner. Call town meet
ing, appoint committee and have il
done up according to the Statutes in such
cases not made or provided?
At s o'clock, on Saturday morning
last, FIRE occurred at tho residence Of
Mr.. Farley, on Main Street. The fire
was discovered by Mr.. HOLSTER, who
was passing at the time, and with the
help of two or three other persons, (wa-
ter being handy it was extinguished;
but not before it had burned hole in
the roof, about three feet square. In
few moments it would have communi-
CITED to the adjoining buildings, and a
serious conaagration might have been
the result. It is not known how the fire
originated.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

1t is impossible here to recount more
than very few Of the principal objects
of interest purchased--full Catalogues
will be issued on their arrival. Among
the most conspicuous are--the magniG-
cent painting Of the
Descent from the Cross, After Rea-
bens, purchased by Mr. Duncan at the
Cathedral of Notre Dame, in Antwerp,
where the Great Original was presented
by the renowned Arts. to tue Church
of bis native city.
The Chapel Of St. 1Hrsse' The
wonderful work Of ap Invalid Painter,
while confined in tue Hospital at Bru-
gees.
Three Original Paintings! BY
Tcniers, Nandyke and Greuze.
The Holy Family, by Blanchard =
The Finest Modern Painting tor sale IN
Paria
The largest Diamond in the United
States, imported through the House OF
Messrs kovenat, of Paris and New
York.
Serrio. Of Serre, Porcelain! For
merly belonging to Napoleon the First
and Louis Philippe, with the Crown
Marks, Initials, etc.
A Clock Of the Days IF Louis AIF
Exhibiting the most exquisite and aur-
prising Mechanism, with Pendants OF
Diamonds and Precious Gems.
The Famous Beaudoir Clock Of
Mile Rachel, the Irogedienne. Rep
rcscnting Flight CT Birds--the plu-
mage is true to nature-thc whole scene
most life-like. The mimic warblers fly
from bough to bough, and fill the air
with notes of the Mocking Bird, Cana
ry, etc.
An Intricate Piece Of Mechanism
from Colcgne, A Magician performing
with perfect accuracy the curious tricks
of his profession.
The Great Original Painting Of the
Huguemots. This Picture is we'll known
to Parisians, and will be welcomed with
enthusiasm by every lover of art in
California.
The Smperb Ta1leau Of Psyche and
Amour. The Twin to this Painting is
owned by the French Government, and
has the most conspicuous place in the
Gallery of the Louvre.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

THE AMERICAN HorEL.-We would
call the attention of our readers to an
advertisement in another column, under
the same caption, as that which heads
this paragraph. The American Hotel
is one which we would recommend to all
strangers visiting town; to residents of
the place, it would be supsfuous to
speak, as they can best appreciate the
qualifications of the gentlemanly land
lerd and accomplished landlady.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

ATTEMPTED RoBBERY.-Wc are in
formed that store, at Gold Springs,
was broken into, on Friday night last.
The robber attempted to carry off a
small iron safe, but in his passage to the
door, he encountered stack of tin ware,
which be tum5lsd to the ground. The
din caused by the falling of the tin, a.
Harmed the thief, and dropping the safe
lie absconded.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23
SATURDAY, SEPT. %. 1854.

D@ The mails for the Atlantic States
and Europe will close at the Post office
in Columbia, on Tuesday morning, the
26th inst. at 10 O'clock.
The "Gasefte,' in wrappers, post
paid, can be found at this Office or at
the Post Office. Price, % cents copy,
or three copies for half doll IF.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

~ Yesterday broke in upon US, il
. manner not by any means characteris-
tic Of California. The sun appeared
to have forgotten the hour to rise, and
hid his head behind the clouds, which
completely obscured the heavens from
our view, and darkened the space be.
meath. At ten O'Clock, a strong
wind arose, which carried with it an i'm.
mense cloud Of dust, compelling the mer.
chants and traders in town to shut thei1
doors. This lasted for about two hours
when the wind gradually died away, ane
the clouds began to scatter: by degree
they all moved away, until they finally
disappeared, and left clear blue sky
above our heads. Sol shone forth re.
plete with splendor,-" and the after.
noon was oppressively hot"
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

M The Emperor of R ussia proposes
to sell the Russian Possessions to the
United States. The Territory is Of but
little value, except for its fnrs and fine
hardors, which would afford refuge to
eur whalsmen !-Ereaamge.
We suppose they would find the fu,s a
refuge in cold weather!
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

~ We are indebted to friend Hun.
newell for liberal supply Of pictorials.
Also, for copy Of Harper's Magazine
for September. Mr.. Hunnewell is the
Agent, in these diggings, and if you
want to subscribe to one of the best
magazines in the world, call at the post
Office, deposite Eve dollars on the coun-
ter, and you caa secure the Harper for
q year.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

@The Sons of Temperance Of Shaws
Flat had jubilee on Thursday evening
last. Speeches were made by Rev. Mr..
Evans, Of Sonora, Rev. J. W. Brier, Of
Columbia, and others. Brothers were
present from Sonora, Columbia and
Springfield.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

AN INrRrNcEMENr.-Fanny Fern OBJ
jects to men shedding tears /; she says it
is an Infringement on one Of woman Is
most valuable "water privileges
We object to Fanny's using "water
privilege" in the plural number,-we
do, indeed!
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

OF II another column, viii be found
. notice, calling the Sons Of Temper
ance together, on Wednesday evening
next, in order to select officers for the
government Of the Society, during the
coming quarter. We hope the Sons
will attend in good numbers, and prove
themselves worthy Of their calling.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

20 We are informed that the lad
Taylor, who left his house in San Fran
cisco, very mysteriously, was seen in Co.
lumbia, yesterday, at the Eagle Cottage,
BY person who knew him.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

a We are informed by Mr.. Strong,
President Of the Tuolumne Telegraph
Co., that the poles are all up between
Stockton and Columbia. If the xire,-
which is now on its way around the
Horn,-arrives in season, the line will
be. in full operation before the close Of
December.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

FEEGusoN's SALooN.-Gentlemen de.
sirous of passing pleasant evening, can
not do better than take a stroll into
Peters Saloon, corner of Main & Full
ton SITS. The Saloon is an ornament to
town, being fitted up in costly style,
and the "6xins" are said to be the best
in town. "Call al d see the pictures. -
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

a. BY reference to our advertisii-e
columns and to the corner of Washing
ton and Broadway streets, Columbia, it
will be seen that Mr.. G. A. Buck has
erected a Daguerrean Saloon, where he
is prepared to furnish you with a copy
OF your interesting countenance, done
up in fne style and handsome case.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

NJ The fuming of the Tuelumne
County Water Company, over the Colo
Spring road, and also the Union Com
pany's fume, were blown down, yestcr.
day by the violence Of the wind, and
pretty well broken up.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

Judge Emo, late wing candidate for
Lieutenant Governor, has, we perceive,
by the last Calaveras Chronicle, been
elected a Justice of the Peace, for Town.
ship No. 4, Calaveras County.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

Adams & Co., Wells, Fargo & Co.,
and Weeks Expresses, have kept us well
supplied with California papers during
the last week, Fer which they will accep,
eur thanks. Mr.. Daegener of Wells,
Fargo & Co., was the Srst to deliver
Eastern exchanges.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

"a We call the attention of our
readers to the notice of P. w. Burke.
in another column. Those in want of
fine Office or parlor stove, would do
well to give him call.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

We arc requested by Mr.. Muggins to
state, that he has, after mature deliber-
alton, come to the conclusion that the
cry Of "who threw that last brick -
should DO heard no more in our city;
bnt that the classical allusion of "wLo
threw that last egg" should be substi-
tuted in its place.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

~ We have any quality of angelic
girls up here in Columbia, with cherry
lips, liquid eyes and peach blossom cheek
with silk gowns. Who would MT be a
Columbian, eat Byron and drink MOON
light
This is blunder Of the eomrositor;
1t should read quantity"
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

Ma. The Baltimore American con-
tains long article descriptive of the
Russian Possessions on the Northwest
coast, under the caption of "IVhat Rus
STA proposes to SELL" We presume she
proposes to sell the United States! but
how we'll she will succeed depends upon
circumstances.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23
BRONZES OF PARIS
Great Paintings Of Italy, France and
,Sp0iu

Great Paintings Of Aoly, France and
Spain
.Shn,rls of Cashmere Vases Of Behs-
mia Chrystal Of Prague and Vienna
earrings and Filagree Work of Genoa;
Matchless Mechanism of Geneva; lls-
saic Work Of Florence Gems Of Art
from Brussels Silver aud Gold Bro
eadcs from France;
The CoslLr WARES OF PARIS,
Consisting Of Sevres Porcelain, wen-
derful in its Exquisite Workmanship,
aud priced in Art; Diamond work Of
great beauty Solid silver Dressing Cas-
es /; Gold and silver Work and Music
Boxes; Statuettes, Clocks and Brenzes;
Fans Of Gold and Mother of Pearl, set
with Diamonds Cabinets inlaid viii.
Jewels; Caskers studded with Gems;
Superb Paintings by the best artists of
the age; Beautiful copies from tn.
Priceless Originals in the Imperial Gal
lery of the Louvre and countless ele-
giant Trihes for the Drawing Room and
Beaudoir.
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23
A SERIES OF ORIGINAL DRAW
INGS
Twenty in Number)

Of the Battles eff Napoleon, By az
Officer of the old Guard. The great
interest that attaches to them is en-
HANGED by the extraordinary merit Of
the Pictures They we're visited BY
crowds in Paris, and $4,000 has since
been offered for their repurchase An
Ingot Of Gold for this amount will be
placed beside them, ready for the per-
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23

~ THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOWE
unless it be the home of the young lady
we are " after.'' Sierra Citizen.
Jes' sol
Columbia gazette., 1854-09-23
CALIFORNIA
ar + UNl0N.
SUPERB COLLECTION OF
Works Of Art!
soon to open at
DurCan's Chinese Salesroom!

MIR. DUNCAN has been engaged
in Europe for some months past, in Sc
lecting everything beautiful in Manu-
features and the Arts, fer Importation
to this state. Having expended more
than three times the amount gained by
his last Annual distribution, in erecting
a Gallery for the display of Paintings,
Sculpture, and specimens of the Worlds
Industry in this city, he viii now soon
receive the Rich and Costly Wares
gathered during his tour. and intended
for the spacious rooms erected for their
reception. The collection will have no
equal at home or abroad.--anl he can
confidently say that neither London,
Paris nor New York will be able to shew
az the stock of a mercantile frm, the
many treasures of Art and valuable OH
jects of vertu intended for San Francis
co. The Catalogue will embrace seY-
cral thousand articles, from the delicate
ly wrought
RpON~ZES or DApyC
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-05

part Of the party platform. ] know,
that in speaking thus, | speak but the
sentiment Of q majority Of the party.
had thought that IL we failed to NOM
mate temperance men that the German
Townships would help US out Of the
drag, but on inquiring Of numbers Of our
german friends. | find that they, too, have
become sensible, and will poll heavy
vote in favor Of Prohibition.
Now, brother Democrat, there are just
two courses for Us to pursue. One leads
to an ignominious defeat, the other to
glorious victory. II our convention
fails to adoptthe Temperance Platform
to nominate men. pledged to Prohibition,
we will be defeated next October, as we
ought to be. II, on the other hand, they
incuIcate those principles into the DEM
ocr.tic Platform, and make 1t Demo.
cratic Temperance Platform, there will
be scarcely opposition enough to give
life to the contest
vERITAs.
Mt. Carme Ind. April 5th, "a.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-05
From the spontoon.
In rnasninens Nan ger.


In viewing the movements upon the
political chess board al this time, one
eannot Iall,e perceive ,hala revolution ID
taking place In the political arena. The
people are quitting their respective par.
iles on all sldes. when they dIslIke some
particular measure. and more. N y even
dare 10 speak their opposing sentiments
boldly. They have actually found aues-
tIons that are above party. The Ne.
braska Bill IL not claimed by either par.
". some Of each advocating and some
opposing, The party line cannot be
drawn 80 definite. 40 Il used TO be. du-
ring the time Of the agitation Of the
Protective Tariff. and the United States
Bank questions. The Temperance ques-
sion 10 not question that either party
claims, but some Of both arc upholdlng
and some disappearing.
The revolution Ia aglorIous one. and
IL omlnous Of good. The most pleasing
feature l. thisi the people are beginning
to dictate TO their party, and their party
leaders. instead Of submitting all ques-
tons TO their will az formerly. The
masses now give the political cat the
shore,and make Il jump to suit shem,and
IL the wire workers give il a jump the
wrong way, there IL an indignation
meeting held, and tho poor thing Is pinch.
ed until Il squalls awfully.
Now, that this l. undoubtedly the state
Of affairs, wish to say few words re-
gsrding the peculiar situation ofthe DOM
inant, Democratic party u this state.
and particularly Of this county. at this
tine.
There appears to be but one course
foi us 10 pursue, II we would avsid cer-
tain deIeat at the coming October cleo
don. see Democrats on every hand,
pledging themselves to support no man,
unless he will avow his intention to use
hts influence for the passage Of Pro-
hibitory Law. This breach In the ran Ks
10 not confined to those who lack ability
aud power. but the very flowers Of the
party appear TO be struggling to see
which shall be In the van. When such
men a. Hon. Aaron b. Line, and Reu-
ben Cooley. Esq. step forward to sup-
port any measure, we may rest assured
that they will carry scores Of the party
vutes with them. verify believe al
this tiue, that half OF tie Democratic
party would rather vote for Why.
pledged TO support prohibitory Liquor
Law, tnan tor Democrats not pledged
have not founded this belief upon my
own feelings. but on the votes that
have seen taken At various temperance
meetings and discussions Of the prIn
eiples OF Prohibitory Law. Al those
meetings cd line democrats are plodgInl
themselves 10 vote for no man but
Prohibisionist iadepsndsni Of party.--
Surely. We cannot think that they vii
violate those pledges noxt October
Nor is IL q lew only. that arc voting thus
but scores. ! have seen hundreds pledge
themselves, and have never seen mors
than hvsreiuse. We love the Democrat
ie party, lie men. and Ito measures gen
orally. and love the Temperance Plat
form too, and wish 10 zee II endorsed u