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Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29

RAILROAD FROM MINNESOTA TO
CALlronNrA.-Thc Legislature and pco-
pie of Minnesota are taking the most
active measures to secure, if possible.
the construction of a railroad from St.
Paul, in that Territory, to this State
and to Oregon. Commissioners hsvc
been appointed by the Legislature to
mark the road west to the Missouri
who will, according to the Minnesota
Pioneer, continue on to the valley of
the Sacramento, by way of Noble Pass.
Mr.. Noble, the discovercr of this pass,
is now in Minnesota, and is urging the
matter upon the attention of the people.
He has explored the whole country, is
perfectly familiar with it, and states,
without hesitation, that it is perfectly
practicable. and much the shortest routs
from the Mississippi river to this State.
The Legislature of the Territory have
also memorializea Congress for aid to
commence and carry on the work -
Commercial Adreriiser.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29
DISFRANCHISER'S CAUCUS.

At the Caucus on Friday, says the
Sacramento Democrat of the 22d inst. !,
when Mr.. Hurbert, the member from
San francisco, saw the trap that was to
be set for the opponents of the election,
we understand that he took up his hat to
leave the room, when Mr.. Griffith, the
President Of the Caucus, requested him
to stay. Mr.. Hurbert then addressed
the meeting as follows:
Mr.. PREslDENT-As said before, l
came here sincerely to do all could for
the purpose of harmonising the party.
| saw call for that purpose, aud
thought that it was in good faith; but 1
see it is for the purpose Of carrying
through that to which the dissenting
party is opposed. I spoke with many
members Of the so called "Bolters," "
and they all say that they would rather
lose their right arm than to vote for a
Senatorial election this year. Now, sir,
the whole proceedings are wrong, and
they cannot have my sanction. The
dissenting party is smarting under the
accusation of the majority address.
They were called Boilers. 1t was stat
ed that they were leagued with Custom
House officers, and even that they were
bought. You cannot expect that they
will attend any meeting unless it is plain
ly stated what proceedings will be held.
The remarks Of the honorable Senator
(Mr. Bryan would have been very
good, if We had full attendance; but
the whole is entirely erparte and of no
avail. If you pass the resolutions
have just heard read it is complete
ruin Of tho party; and indeed the parties
who refused to attend will say-t'Sce if
We did not expect some deception; see
if they did not intend to entrap u.s.
No, sir, l cannot stay, and must leave
the room.
Mr.. Hubert then walked out.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29

Of the evening we're again commenced,
and continued until the bright sun of
the 9th peeped in at the windows, and
old Squire Thursday served notice to
quit.
The ceremonies throughout the day
passed off in an exceedingly pleasant
and agreeable manner, and nothing oc-
cured to mar the pleasures and festivi-
ties Of the day. In point of numbers,
elegance displayed in the decorations,
reea!ia, &c, and energy and good taste
exhibited on tho occasion, we doubt il
they could have been exceeded by any
place Of similar pretensions in the At
lantic States.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29
THE TRIAL OF THE MEXICAN
CONSUL

The trial Of Senior del Vale, the
Mexican Consul, excites intense interest
at San Francisco. Judge Hoffman is
determined to act with vigor, and has
compelled the attendance, as witness, of
NJ. Dillon, the French Consul. What
the arrest Of that distinguished individ-
ual will result in, it is impossible to pro-
phecy. He has thrown himself on the
protection Of his Government. The
matter has assumed position of nation
al Importance and promises to give work
to the diplomatists. The Evening News,
Of Tuesday, says:
NJ. Dillon, not obeying the mandate
Of the Court issued yesterday, was at
tached and brought before the Judge
about 2 o'clock this afternoon. The
breast Of the Consul was decorated with
rosette and the Cross Of the Legion.
and he was followed to the Court by a
large crowd. It was doubted if he
would testify.
Upon appearance in Court NJ. Dillon
entered his protest against the proceed
ings in writing, and also addressed the
Court orally complaining against them.
The Court discharged him on his parole
OF honor till Tomorrow at 10 and half
o'clock, at which time the Judge stated
he hoped M. Dillon would reconsider his
action. The Consul replied that his
mind was made up-that he would not
testify-and threw himself upon the pro-
lection of his Government.
The Evening Journal says the Con-
sui "hauled down the French flag, which
he gave his friends to understand should
not be again hoistcd until he heard from
the Emperor Napoleon"
A large number Of his friends assem-
bled at the time Of the arrest, with evi-
dent intention of making a violent re-
sistancc to the proceedings of the officer,
but when Mr.. D. made his appearance
outside Of the house, be informed them
that he had voluntarily surrendered
himself for the time being, though un-
der protest, and begged that they would
uso no violence, nor make any distur-
bancc.
So that NJ. Dillon, it appears, has as
umed belligerent attitude.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29

Stars TO ARRIvE.-The Alta state.
that among the theatrical stars who are
to come to California, and who may be
expected to be continually arriving dur
ing the next six months, are Julia Dean
Eliza Logan, Agnes Robertson, Miss
Davenport, John r. Scott, G. V.
Brooke, Silsbee, Neafe, Anderson and
Stark, Ole Bull and Strakosch. AL
ready we have among US Catherine
Hayes, Anna Bishop, Anna Thillon,
Laura Keene, the Batemans, the Den
ins, Murdoch and Burke. California
certainly seems to be looked upon as
the Ell Dorado for actors.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29

Cool IMPuDENCR.-The Sheriff Of
Mariposa county has called upon the
Editors Of the Mariposa Chronicle and
informed them that if they published
any ''inaamatory articles in the CArom-
'ele, or said anything in the paper, cal
culated to excite the people, he should
be under the necessity of suppressing
the paper. The Chronicle treats this
insolent attempt to muzzlc the press
with deserved contempt.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29

were preparing to lcave-in fact, a gen.
eral stampede had occurred.
Finding bis numbers thus reduced,
that he could not swim the cattle, which
were his only rations, Walker resolved
to retrace his steps to San Vinccnto,
with the evident intention of rejoining
his Excellency Smith. He started back
in "the winter of his discontent," with
not more than twenty or twenty-five
head of cattle.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29

~ The Homestead Bill has passed
the House Of Representatives by ma
jor;ty of lO7 to u. The following is a
sketch of it's provisions, as it was sent to
the Senate:
cit gives to every free white person
being head Of family and a citizen of
the United States, Of full age, the priv
ilege of filing with the proper register Of
the land Office, an affidavit of these facts,
to enter one quarter section 1907 acres)
of any land Of the United States subject
to entry under existing laws at the mini
mum price.
A patent or certificate of the land
does not however issue until five years
afterwards, when the party in possession
must prove continued residence and
cultivation of the land, and that no part
has been alienatcd. The benefit enures
to the widow and legal representatives
in case Of death. In case Of the death OF
the parents leaving children under age,
the land may be sold within two years
in fee, for their benefit. This is the
only case in which the land is alienablc
during the Eve years. Allland acquired
under the act is exempt from seizure
forever for any debt contracted before
the passage of the act
The privilege is extended to persons
not citizens who are residents of the
United States, Is they have fled de.
claration of their intention, and shall
have become citizens before the expiring
Of the patents perfecting the title.
The restrictions are, that no person
shall be permitted to make more than
one entry, and that the entries shall be
limited, so far as practicable, to alter
| nate section.
An abandonment of the land for more
than six months at any one time, vacate,
the entry, and the land rcverts to the
Government.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29

% Messrs. Rocher & Co., left some
beer at our Office, from their manufac-
tory, on Broadway, which the company
present excepting ourself, we being a
"Son'' of 5 years standing) pronounced
excellent.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29
THE GARDINER FRAup.-A Was

The GARDINER FRAuD.-A Wash.
ington correspondent says: "The Un;;on
intimates very strongly, every day, tha,
the President will prosecute the con-
federates of DR.. Gardiner, and recover
all the money which his assignees re-
ceived, and agents obtained, from his a.
ward. 1t has recently been asserted
here, BY some Of Mr.. Thomas Corwin' 8
friends, that he will refund the money
that he obtained as purchaser of one
fourth Of the claim. His ability, not
his disposition, to do this is questioned.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29

From SALT LAKE Clrr.-Full files
OF the Deserd Ners have been receiv-
ed. The Mormons we're building a wall
round Salt Lake City:
"It was commenced about the 1st of
November last, and progressed every
day, Sundays excepted, until the 10th
Of January. At this time the work
ceased on account of the severity of the
weather, until the Sd inst, when it was
recommended, and has been in success
full operation ever since. 1t is now a.
bout five-sixths completed; the remain
der will be finished in few weeks, if
all is well. The gate and culber remain
to be done, which will receive early at
tention."
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29

~ The Tuolumne County water
Company have declared dividend Of
four per cent on the capital stock, for
the month Of April, payable at the
Banking House Of James Mills E. Co.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29

% NorlcE-Calv;n Honey, Esq,
is our authorized agent at SpRlNcvIELD D.
All subscriptions, advertisements, job
work, &C., for the Gazette. left with
him, will be pomptly attended to.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29
COLUMBIA GAZETTE
JOIN C. rucHOH. Editor.
SATURDAY, APRIL 90, 1854.

EorIcE.-Messrs Yaney s 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., 1854-04-29

I@ On Monday last, at Garote, a
Mexican boy killed Mexican man, and
was aquitted by the authorities.
Upon the same day, at Spring Gulch,
near Big Oak Flat, Thos. Brook killed
Richard Thomas. Both were miners
Thomas was q native of Arkansas
Brook is now in the county Jail, charg.
ed with murder.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29

The individual who pcrpctrsted the
following choice stanza, was a genius
and man of observation. Hear him
Men scorn TO kiss among themselves.
And scarce will kiss brother;
Women oft want to kiss 50 bad,
They smack and kiss each other
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29

AN ABSENT JURoR.-In the U. s.
District Court at San Francisco. JUDGE
Hoffman fined Mr. Selyor $500 and the
cost of the attachment issued against
him, for absenting himself after he had
been empanelled on the jury to try the
Cause Of the United States rs Luis del
vallc.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29

% A fine specimen was taken out
of Capt. Bradford's claim, at Bensonvilc,
on Friday, weighing six pounds, about
half of which was gold.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29

u We are under obligations to Ad-
ans & Co. s Express for the forwarding
Of our exchanges during the week.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29

~ We are indebted to Wells, Far
60 & Co.'S. Express for the papers
throughout the state, and Oregon pa
pers.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29

WRECK AND TorAL Loss OF THE
CLIPPER SHip GOLDEN FLErcK.-Thc
beautiful clipper ship Golden Fleece il,
beating out of the harbor Oh Saturday
afternoon was caught in the eddy tide
and drittcd ashore at Fort Point. Tho
steam tugs Rcsolutc and Hercules I'M
mcdiatcly went to her assistance, but on
account of the heavy sea running at the
time could not get the ship off She is
lying broadsido on the rocks and is big-
ed and full of water; her mizzenmast is
gone, also the fore and main topmasts
She will be total wrcck.-Com. Ad-
rertiser.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29

Sons OF TEMpERANcE.-T Herald
says this order is rapidly increasing in
Placer county, and chronicles the organ
ization of several new divisions.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29

~ We are indebted to Hon. j. N.
Dawley for public documents.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29

"FlyING CLorp''-This magnificent
clipper is appropriately named. She
arrived at the Bay on Thursday even
ing last, 50 days and s hours from New
York; previous voyage she made in
SO days aud % llours-thc two quick
est trips on record.
TIE RIVERS k;,t~..-The Union
OF yesterday says the Sacramento, A.
meriean and Feather rivers have greatly
swollen within the past io:ty-cight hours
IN consequence Of heavy rains in the
interior The former stream is in MANY
place $ nearly up to the level Of its nat
ural banks, and there are extensive
sheets Of water to be seen on the prairie
lands between that city and Marysrillc.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29

DEATH OF THE OLDEST SrEAMBo
MAN IN THE WEsr.-Capt. Robinson
DeIlart, the pioneer of steam boat men
of Western waters, died at his residence
at Louisville, recently, aged 60 years.
The LonisriM Courier publishes short
biographical notice of him, which states
that che commanded the New Orleans,
a boat built at Pittsburg in 1913, and
made a trip to New Orleans on her. -
This boat was the first steam boat ON tho
Western waters.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29
MILKING BEARs.-The Freeman s
Journal gives the following good one:

journal gives me 1oiIoWing good one:
"a friend of ours who has recently
returned from little jaunt in the coun-
try, happening to stay at the house Of
an old Methodist Deacon, has handed
us the following specimen of that pious
gentlcmans commentary on passage
in the Bible. AS it is quito equal to
anything We have seen lately, We do No.
feel disposed to keep it to ourselves
1t appears for a number of: years ps~s
the Deacon had to observe the custom
Of reading daily chapter from the sa-
cred scriptures to the family, and of
msking = running extcmporanee us COM
'ncntary upon each particular passage
that seemed to require elucidstion.-
Coming to tho part of the Biblu which
says: ''Now these seven did Milcha
bear unto Nahor," he cleared his throat
and explained thus:
The object of this here passage il TO
show us how bad off the people used to
was in old times. Then they did.
have no dairys, but was oblccgcd to
milk bears, it took six to hold the bear =
while the 'tother mixed it, and th
had to 60 to Nahor to sit The bear~
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29
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Raising Blood

And Consumption, pam tn tile safe a1'd
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