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Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
NOTICE

For the benefit of those who are I'M
acquainted with the law authorizing the
collection Of POLL TAXES, the IN
1ersigned has thought proper to pub
lisL the following provision:
POLL TAX.
Article eighth Of can Act to provide
Revenue for the support of the Gov
eminent of this State"
each male inhabitant of this State.
over twenty-ons years Of age, and under
riixty years Of age, and not exempt by
Raw from poll tax, shall pay poll tax
for the use Of che State and County, of
three dollars.
"To enforce the collection Of poll
taxes, the Assessor may seize so much
Of every and any species of property,
right, claim or possession whatever,
claimed or in possession Of any person
liable to aud refusing to pay his poll
tsx, or ia possession of any other per-
con, and belonging to such person SC
refusing to pay such poll tax, as will be
sufficient to pay such poll tax and costs
Of seizure and sale, and may sell tn.
came at any time or place, upon giving
verbal notice one hour previous t.
inch salc."
J. D. PATTERSON,
Assessor for Tuolumne County.
Columbia, April 10, 5i-75-2m
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17

4 regular meeting ef colunbis
Lodge, No. 23,s Of A. +. IA. Masons;
will be held IL the ! Masonic Hall, in
this place on Saturday juno Gath, at 8
o'clock A. NJ. precisely.
All brothers Of the Order in good
standing, in Columbia aud the neigh
boring Camps, are respectfully solicited
to attend, and join US, in the celebra-
ton Of the coming anniversary OF St.
John, the Baptist. rs
PUBLIC.
The exercises will commence at o.
clock y. NJ. III the Church, underneath
the Masonic Hall, as follows
LIST. Music By the Band.
I'd. Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev.
T.. b. Lockley
Sd. Music.
4th. Grafton by the Rev NJ. Ev-
ans of Sonora.
9TH. slusi,.
9th. Benedic,ion.
Tbs Ladies AMI gentlemen Of Column
b;a and vicinity, are respe ctfuliy invited
to be present,
THOMASJ OXLEY, ". N.
j. HEcKENpoRS, .S,ey.
Columbia, June, 18th 1851
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
Is :. co.
WHOLESALE RErArL DEALERS
Fruits, Confectionery, Wixes, Liquors,
SEGARs, TOBACCO, &c.

.ss !s;: ::,;; !: ''i a s'
Preserved Oysters, HOLSTERS, Clans,
Meats, Fruits, Vegetables, Pick
les, assorted Pie Fruits.
Catsups, Jams, Jel-
lies, and Honey.
Also, assorted Candies, Fancy and COM
mon, Crackers of all kinds, Figs,
Dates, Nuts Of all kinds,
Lamps, Lamp Chimneys,
Oil, Candles, &c.
Also, an extensive and superior as
sortmcnt Of WINES, & LIouoRs, Sc.
CARS & TOBACCO, of the best brands ii
the market, can be found at their estab.
lishment. Particular attention is called
to their assortment of Segars; they are
A No. l, and no mistake. Call anc
examine.
Also, Syrups, Porter & Ale, Clocks
Fancy Toys, &c., &c.
B~ We are receiving supplies O.
fresh FRUITS, Of all kinds, every
week, from below.
20. P. DAVIS & co. !.
ColuYl May 20, '54-so-tf
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
I'LL
II A T c. H s
DAILY NEWS EXPRESS

/
On Wednesday May'17, the subscri.
Der will commence delivering the San
Francisco Daily papers throughout the
following mining camps, in the vicinity
Of Columbia viz;
Bensonville, Springfield, Gold Hill,
French Gulch, Gold Springs, Texas Flat,
Matelow Gulch, Mt. Washington, Sum
nit Pass, Knickerbocker Flat, Yankee
Hill, Marines, Woods Greek, Sawmin
Flat. Santiago.
Miners can have the San francisco
Daily Herald, Alta. Sun, Chronicle OF
the Daily Placer Times and Transcript
left at their cabins promptly every day
at San Francisco City prices.
Only so cents per reek!'
Also papers, from any part of the
world . person may desire, will be fur
nished regularly at the lowest rates.
~ Letters Papers and Small Pack
ages obtained and delivered or forwarded
by mail or express with the utmost care
and dispatch.
Office, at the Broadway Book Store.
A. j. HATCH
Columbia May 10 lS54-79-l m
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
DEMOCRATIC STATECE
COMMITTEE.

Pursuant to notice, the DEMocRAT-
&c STATE GENITAL COMMITTEES assem-
BLEED At the .'Union HOTEL" in the City
of San Francisco, on Tuesday, 9th
Junc, 1854 Present-Messrs. Brod-
crick, Middleton, Flanagan, Sc4nncll,
Swasey, Tracy, Mahonvy, Mckuuc,
and Colby.
The Democratic Electors Of the
sStatc ofaCsliiornia are requested TO as
scmble in their respective Counties and
eject Delegates to Democratic State
Convention, t. be held In Sicra.n cut
City IN TUESDAY,, tho lo.a d.y Of Jaly
nexs, tor the purpose II hon;ina;i;. !:
candidates TO b. supported at the mex;
General Election.
a resolution OF the last State Con-
vcntion, fixing the number Ct Delegates
TO which each County should be entitled
IS as follows:
''ltssolsed, That in tie Desperate
Btate Convention a.rca- Ter t. b: h-ld,
; each County shall bs en-, TIED to one
vote; aad onc additional Vote Tor every
two hundred Democratic votes cast AZ
the Guneral Election next preceding the
siMe O, holding the Convention, taxing
tae highest vote east tor any State Off
usr AMI also one vote Tor every fraction
over one hundred"
Under this resolution the several
Counties aso entitled - representation,
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17

Justice Court.
BY virtue Of an Execution, issued out
Of the Court Of Joseph Carly, Justice
of the Peace, in and for Township No.
l, Tuolumne Co., CAL, to me directed
dated June l4th, day, 1854, whereas
Judgment was rendered against G.. V.
Gowen, for the sum of $3.50 l2 cts debt
& cost I lave this day levied and ia
ken on execution, the following de-
scribed property to wit: One half Of a
Carpenter shop, and lot situated on Full
ton street, on the north side, joining the
Saddler's shop known as the Gowen &
Wardell shop, and one lot on the north
west corner Of jackson & Main street
opposite Alberdeen's store, in the village
Of Columbia, all his right and title and
interest in the above described proper
ty. l will expose at public sale as the
law directs to the highest bidder on the
Sd day of July 1854, between the
hours prescribed by law, front Of the
above named property, to satisfy the q
bove Judgment 4 accruing cost
Terms Cash.
j. L. CONNER,
Constable.
Columbia, June 10th 1s54-s4-3w
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
PROCLAMATION.
One Thousand Dollars Rercrd.

L ROCAA VI n i 4ON.
One Thousand Dollars REGARD.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, !
Executive Department.
WHEREAS, it is represented to me
that, on the sth day Of May inst, at
Camptonville, in the county of Yuba,
one J. M. Blackemore, alias "Mat,' u
perpetrated the crime Of murder on the
body Of John K. Kane, and has fed
from justice.
Now, therefore, by virtue Of the pow
er in me vested by the laws of this
State, I do hereby offer reward of one
thousand dollars for the apprehension
and safe delivery Of the said Blacke-
more into the custody Of the Sheriff Of
Yuba county.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal Of
State At Sacramento, this 25th day Of
f.. 81 May, a. D. 1854.
JOHN BIGLER.
Attest: J. ". DENVER, Secretary o.
State.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
STEAM SAW MILL
LUMBER! LUMBER

The Subscriber, having leased the
STEAM SAW Mill, situated about 4 miles
east of Columbia, belonging to the Tu-
olumne County Water Co., are now
preparing to supply LUMBER. The su-
periority Of the Lumber in the vicinity
Of this Mill, with thorough knowledge
Of the business, will enable the subscrib-
er to furnish very superior article to
all who may favor him with their pat
ronage. For further particulars enquire
Of the Secretary Of the Tuolumne
County Water Co. Coiumbia.
ROBERT SHAW.
Columbia, June 8, ls54-82-tf
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
NO TICE.

The Stockholders Of the Tuolnmne
County Water Company, are hereby no.
tilted that dividend Of feur per cent
on the Capital Stock Of said Company,
has been declared, sor the month Of
May, 1854, payable st the Barking
House Of James Mills s. Co Columbia,
on Thursday, the 6rst proximo.
EDWIN Z. WHITE,
President Pro Ten.
B. A. RosissoS, See'y.
co.ambio. S.y n lso4-el-cr.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17

Signed D. c. BKODEEICK.
\. i. TRACY, Secretary. Chairman.
Mosks +. fLASAcAS,
W. j. SwAsEY.
JoHS MIDDLETON,
Il. W. CORY,
DAyip ScA>NEL.,
DAVID MAHoNGY,
JOHN II. MckvMS,
l.. D. Hail..
Democratic papers throughout the
State will please copy.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
PRICES REDUCED
NEW ARRANGEMENTS!

Meals serred a! the Union Ressaxrant
Stockton,
FOR SO CTS. EACH
at any hour of the day or night.
LODGINGS so Crs.
~ The Tables will be supplied
with the best in the Country. The
"Union" is on Ell Dorado streets be.
tween Main g. Liver.
GEO. H. ROGERS, Proprietor.
Stockton, June, Sd, '54-S2-6weow
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
COLUMBIA LIVER YSTABLE

COL U7MBLA LIVER YSTABLE
LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTMENT OF
!! Horse, and Wagons in Columbia.
+: BARTLETT & CLARK would respect
fully sail the attention Of the public, to
their 4
LIVERY STABLE,
situated on State Street, near Broadway,
where may be found a good assortment
of Saddles & Saddle Horses ready for
their Customers at all hours Of the day
and night.
-" For Sale a large American Mare,
sound and gentle, kind in harness, aad
warranted every way and shape.
-" Also Hay & Barley for sale as
low as the lowset.
BARTLETT & CLARK.
Columbia, May 20, ls54-so-tf.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
BROADWAY
BOOK AND MUSIC STORE.
GENERAL NEws AGENCY,
And Free Reading Room -

And Free Reading Room -
Where can be found Books and Sta
tionery, Sheet and Church Music, Port
folios, Blank Books, States, School
Books, Mining Views, &c.
Newspapers of all the. different kinds
usually called for. Musical instruments
furnished to order. Employment found
for Miners, Cooks, &C., gratis.
Attention paid to selling Water Stock,
Mining Claims, Houses and Lots, and
a General Intelligence Office Business.
Free Reading Room supplied with
all the principal papers.
shall also keep an assortment Of
Furniture, Mattresses, Catpeting, Mat
ting, Paper Hang;ngs, Lamps, Paints
Brushes, &c.
Persons wishing anything in the above
line of business, can have their orders
promptly filed at a-small advance on
San Francisco retail prices, adding
freight.
I shall send down orders, weekly.
N. B. Terms Cash on delivery.
j. HARRISON.
Columbia, May Is, '54-7s-3m.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
j. D. PATTERSON,
Assessor for Tuclumne County.
Columbia, April 10, 5i-75-2m
NO ICE

Col. G. K. Gillespie, will adjust al
outstanding accounts against the under
Gianed, and receive payment from those
indebted for Board. They would
ohlige BY making Immediate payment,
y The subscriber intending to leave Co.
lumbis in . few days.
Al. G.. SHERLOCK.
Ccsuntia, Feb, IL, ls54.-H
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
r. II. TOWELS.
Book, STATIONERY & JEwILhY STORE

Just received new supply Of Books,
Stationery, Fancy goods, Cutlery, &C.,
from San Francisco, at the store form
erly occupied by c. j. Brown, which ]
offer to the public at the lowest cash
prices. Also, a Circulating Library,
containing many Of the standard works,
as well As al the late publications Of the
day.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
NOTICE

A young man, who speaks the Eng
lish, French, Spanish & German Ian
guages, wishes situation as Clerk, q
Porter in store.
Address Union Restaurant, corner ee
Broadway.
Columbia, April 8. is54-74
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
NOTICE.

NorrcE is hereby given that an asscss-
ment Of to-ty-five cents a shs. e. of tha
capital stock Of the Spring ..iill Tunnel
Co. !, has been ordered by the Board Of
Trustees, to be paid every Saturday, a.
the Office Of the II easurer, Hammond
Z Iheail's Bap.-ing House, city Of
Sonora. from aud after the Goth Aug,
lSa3. JAS, P. CLOUGH, 9se'y.
| Sonora. sept IL. 1879 4A
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
DESCRIPTION.

Said Biackemore is about FIVE feet ten
inches in height, light grey eyes, and
light brown hair-has slight wonnd on
the left side Of his head; and is "a or
% Years Of age. When he left, had on
dark pants, white shirt and straw hat.
june, 8, 1854, SO At
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
PORTER HOUSE
AND
ESTABLISHMENTS

80 The undersigned begs to IN
I..;E form his friends and the public
AszA that he has re-opencd his house
a: the old STAND, Broadway and Wash
ing'on streets, where parties may de-
p.nd On being treated with every salts
faction. Having associated with him,
James Earngcy Of Stockton. They will
do every thing in their power, to merit
a share OF public patronage. In con-
ncxion with the Boarding, they have
stsr.eda Porter House, for the sale o.
the best Porter. Ale, e. Cider, cool from
the cellar, which can be procured il
California. Liquors Of every description
also cooling drinks to suit the season.
THOMAS HIGGINS,
Broadway & Washington SIS.
Colu mbia, June l7,-S4-lm
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17

ID co UNIT YFI4f
So C. ON VEN TION!

=
A Democratic Convention for Tuol-
umne County, will be held on
SATURDAY, JUNE 18th, 1854.
at 10 o'clock, \. ", in the town Of
sa IA MES TOW N,
T o Nominate Candidate for
STATE SENATOR,
In conjunction with Stanislaus County,
Four Members Of Assembly, Coun-
ty Assessor, Supervisors, Is Delegates
to the Democratic State Convention,
and to transact any other business ap-
pertaining to the Democratic party.
The primary meetings, posting Of no
tees, aud the Convention, will be con-
Quoted under the following resolution
passed by last years Democratic Coun-
~ Convention:
"Rssolre.!, That the County Demo-
cratic Committee be instructed, in the
call Of a Convention hereafter, to call
TIE primary meetings at all the precincts
in the county ON the Saturday evening
Immediately preceding the convention;
that the election at all such precincts
shall be by ballot cast by democratic
voters OF the precinct; that the polls
rlall be kept open at least one hour;
that public notices Of each primary
meeting shall be posted in the precinct
FOX at least one week previous; aud that
the basis Of representation shall be one
delegate FOR tho precinct, and an addi-
t;onal delegate for every fifty democrat
ic votes cast at the previous general
election, and one for every fraction over
twenty i've notes.-the highest demo-
cratic vote cast fo- any State Officer be-
ing taken as the basis"
In accordance with the above, tho
primary meetings for the election Of
delegates must be held on tee 81 Eren-
ing Of Saturday, loM June, 16s and
the notices fox the same to be posted for
one week previous.
The various Districts arc entitled to
the following representation:
Sonora, l Ward, 3; 2 Ward, 8; 8
Ward, 8; 4 Ward, 3; Shaw's Flat, 4;
Springfield, 8; Columbia, IL; Browns
Flat, 8; Pine Log, 2; Hoxie's Rancho,
l; Gold Springs, 8; Yankee Hill, 2:
Saw Mill Flat, 2; Duncan's Rancho, /;
Staples Rancho, 2; Tuttletown, l.;
Jackass, l; Mormon Gulch, 2; Mormon
Creek, 1; Earnum's Store, l.; James
town, 5; Campo Scco, 2; Woods Cross
ing, 2; Poverty Hill, 8; Algerine, 2;
Custisyille, 2; junction Camp, /; Blan-
ket Creek, Q; Sullivan's Wet Arroyo, Q;
Jacksonville, 8; Stephens Bar, 2; Ga
rotc, No. 1, 2; Big Oak Flat, 8; Moe
casin Greek, /; Bgazoria Bar, l.; Red
Mountain Bar, q; Hawkins Bar, i;
Swett's Bar, /; Indian Bar, l; Nor
gan g Bar, /; Don Pedro's Bar, 2; Peo-
ria, /; Montezuma, 2; Chinese Camp,
8; Green Springs, l; Dutchman's Bar :,
Stanislaus County has the right to
elect Delegates to meet Tuolumne Coun-
ty, to nominate Senatorial candidate,
aud if agreed to by them, and by vote
Of Convention, may also assist in elect
ing delegates to the State Convention.
The basis Of representation to be as fol-
lows:
French Bar, 2; Indian Rancho Ferry,
!; Tuolumne City, 2; Grayson, l; Rus
sells Ferry, l; Camp Washington, j;
White House, /.
By order Of Committee,
G. WASHINGTON PATRICK,
Pres;6ent.
JAS. ". CorrRorH, Secretary.
June 3, 1854-S2-2w.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17

The subscriber notifies the public Of
Columbia and vicinity, that he Will de-
vote a strict and prompt attention, to
the sale at Public Auction, of every,
description of goods, and respectfully
solicits the patronage ofthe public. Due
notice will be given of regular sales.
Sale-room on Broadway, 4 doors north
Of Columbia Exchange-Goods reeeiv-
ed on storage.
JOHN LEARY,
Auetioneer, Columbia.
Jan. %, lS54-64-tf.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
NOTICE.

Persons wishing to purchase Books,
Stationary, or News Papers, at reason
able price, can always find an assert.
ment 1t the POST OFFICE Book
Store. Columbia Jan. z, 1854.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
I A II G. DING
- TO T1sE--s-.-- -
OLD COLUMBIA MARKET
: topurchase some Of that fine
Beer, PoRx, Nurros, VEAL, &C.,
which can always DO found here in mag
ni6cent abundance. * go

This is the oldest established market
in Columbia, and as the proprietor holds
to the old maxim, that ''a rolling stone
gathers no moss" he therefore states to
the populace that be is still on hand,
and expects to be for some time to
come. He will uso his utmost exer-
tions to meet the liberal patronage that
he has enjoyed for the last four years.
GEO. WILSON.
Columbia, june 3, ls5a-e2-tf.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
CO-PiRTNERSHIp

The undersigned. have this day form
81 acopartnership for The purpose Of
TrAssACriNG A GENERAL MERIDIAN
Disc
and Commission Basia.ss,
Under the name and style of M.kzxrr
g. CHURCH. Ii. NJ. McKENTY,
4. s. CHURCH.
Columbia, June, 7th 1854.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17

n. B.--Goods purchased for the up
river markets, at the lowest rates OF
Commission, aud forwarded 10 the
mines, through Agents in Stockton &
Sacramento, at the very loves; trcights.
Address
A. s CHURCH,
Corner California 4 Front streets, San
Francisco.
E4-St
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
AUCTION NOTICE.

n z lIOIV W. ICE.
No11cE is hereby given, that Mr.
JOHN LEARY, Of Columbia, is our
authorized Agent at that place and vi
cinity, with power to receive goods on
Commission, and sell at public Auction
in our name.
DREYFOUS & WHEATON.
County Anctio,,eers, Soaora.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
SPANISH TEACHER

O4 zANAOa 1EAO0Hn.
The subscriber gives lessons in the
Spanish Language at $l2 per month.
Information, address, Union Restaurant.
p. DE- KOCK.
Columbia, spill lt-76-2
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17

Sonora Division, No. Is, Sonora,
meets every Thursday evening, IN tho
Nethodiet Church Sostb
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
This is to certify that NEWELL & Go.
are no longer agents for Us in Stockton
or the Southern Mines, and have nc
right to use our name in any mattcr.-
The business will hereafter be conducted
by a on our own account.
ADAMS & CO.
etockson, Meh. IL, '64-13-H
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
T o Il S A L r.
VALUABLE MINING CLAIMS,
On TIE Tusiumne Rirer!

For particulars, inquire Of Richard
Marshall, at CARROTS Hotel, Chinese
Diggings, j. b. Stewart, carpenter,
Bcnsonville, and A. Fletcher, Columbia,
will also give information regarding
them.
Columbia, June l7-S4-3t"
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
Also, connected With the abov
~ c WATCH REPAIRING,

Also, connected With the above
- WATCH REPAIRING,
And Jewelry manufactured, and most
articles usually found in such establish
ments for sale, such as Rings, Pins,
Gold Pens and Cases, So, &C., under
the management Of Mr.. s. G. BAILEY.
r. h. TOWLE.
Columbia, May 20, '54-S0-tf
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
NOTICE..

Having sold OF entire right, title
and interest in Il hmbia Gazette cs-
Enlistment, to ~ Ohm C. DucHow,
he is hercbyauthorized to settle all out.
standing accounts Of the Office, up &c
this date.
,M. YANCEY, JR.
Colu |lst, 1854.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-17
CONSTABLE SALE.
Ljxyirs Corrs

umbia, June l7-S4-3t~
The Opelousas courier., 1854-07-01
ESPAGNE EFT ETATs.UNTs.

Les relations entire les Etats-Unis ct pEspapne
preoccupent vlyementlopinione en- Europe. Nous
lsons dams une lettre adressee de Madrid au Lou1,
Chronicle ct portant la date du 81 mai
L'esprlt public s'est habitue lei a la perte de
Cuba On S attend tot on tard Get evepement
mals ii ne sen suit pas que Pile doive tomber en-,
tire les mains des EtatsUns ou de toute autre puis
sance. Les pertes de PEspagne, sill survient une
guerre, seront mons considerabes que celles des
Etats- unis, car on compte cinquante navires mar
chands americans contre un espagnol II faut es-
perer que de part ct dautre on agra avec prudence
On falt dams les provinces de grands efforts pour
favorlser Penr6iement volontaire. Tous ceux oui
consentent servir Cuba ou Porto Rico, recoi-
vent en- s,embarquant la solde additionneIle don.
nee dams les colonies avec la promesse dune graft
fcation de $500, 5000 ct 5000 r6aux scion ou;s
s'engagent pour six sept GU hut ans Dix pias
tres leur sont payees pembarquement ct lie reste
aPexpiration de leur engagement, dams les colo
nies s'isse decident rester ou en- Espagne s'ils
y retournent Cinq cents volontaires de differents
regiments partent aujourd'hui pour Cadx on lis Sc
joindront un corps beaucoup plus nombreux. Cette
expedition mettra la voie vers lie milieu de iuin
sur une regate deux corvettes deux bricks ct deux
steamers.
The Opelousas courier., 1854-07-01

LA LANCE 1NcENDIA1RE.-Le Monitear public une
note tort Interessante sur une nouvele arme de
guerre don't les effets seraient foudroyants. Ia
voici
L'arme nouvelle, inventee par lie docteur Char.
reyre, est une lance portant un bouclier impene-
trable la bale, qui protege lie buste les extren
ties supereures la face jusqua la hauteur des yeux.
Ainsl garanti, Fhomme peut avancer vers Pennemi
ct falre feu distance rapprochee, 8, 10 ou 10
metres, par exemple La lance s'allame par un
efet aussi subit que lie coup de fusil Ellie exerce
son acton par lie feu proprement dit !: ainsi ellie
couVre de feu une surface horizontale de 10 A -
metres; lie feu Sc fxe avec tenacite sur tous les
corps quill rencontre, br1le avec rapidite ct dopne
un volume de famine 81 pussant, que les hommes
places au deuxieme on troisieme rang doivent etre
atteints aussi dangereusement que ceux places au
premier En- outre de ce premier effet. la lance
donne un jet de feu contnu, qui Sc degage en- pro-
duisant un slttiement bruyant. 81, an meme instant
que lie premier efFet Sc produit Fhomme s'elance
rennemi, ct Pattaque avec lie jet de feu contnu, on
peut croire asement quill NY pas de puissance hu
maine capable de resister un choc aussi redon-
table.
L'auteur volt, dams la puissance irresistible quill
attribute cette arme, un moyen de metre prochai
nement nm aux queries, par pexces meme du NAL
aueile causerait. Les deux armees oppos6es, ct
I lune ct pautre en- possession de ce moyen de des-
tructIon qu Sc serat bient6t repandu prouveraent
dams une rencontre de teles pertes des deux c6tes
qu'onzz af5usefait bient6t plus personne pour
3 opposer.
The Opelousas courier., 1854-07-01

LES soURcEs.--Si nous devons en- iuger par le!
canserieS ct les preparatifs qu font notre monde
fashionable va bient6t commencer emigrer aus
Sources de ell-Cheney ct de Beayer-Creek Plu.
sieurs families de notre paroisse ont dsa pris
leurs quarters dete ct les nouvees qui nous par
Viennent de ces retrates agreabes font naitre dan.
Pesprit de ehacun, Fenvie d'aller participer aux
plaisir que procurent ces Establishments I'm bal
qni sera donne Mardi, Bcll-C Cheney pour la cele-
bration du Juliet, doit ouvrir joyeusement la
saison, ct on nous assure que le beau sexe sly est
donne rendezvous. C'est assez dire que les mes
sieurs ne resisteront pas Get atrait touours no.
seau, tonjours recherche. 81 nous deviohs meier
de la tristesse TN suet aussi RANT, auss gai que
lie paisir des sources, dirons que les vaetudi-
naires front aussi aux sources pour amelorer eur
sante deiabree, pot,r y puiser des forces perdues
mais, nous ne pouvons pas r6ellement, detruire
rilluson du monde fashionable par un tableau sus
ceptible d'exciter la pitie
The Opelousas courier., 1854-07-01

PAX DU TEMPs.-Il est, rue Louis-Ie Grand a
Paris. un honnete bourgeois ouissant lie 2j 600 fr
de rente, qui sa femme ct quatre enfans Dams
lie salon de Get homme sont dix pcndules qui mar
quent les ours les mois les annees oure les heures
ct les minutes. La premiere a commence mar
cher l'instant de sa naissance ct ellie marquait
hler 81 ans mos ct ID jours. La seconde est des-
tnee la femme. La troisieme a la file aimee, qui
await hler 81 ans ct II jours. Les quatrieme, Gin
quieme ct sixieme rempIissent la meme fonction
pour les trois autres enians lie but de ces pen
dulles est d'indiquer chaque instant du Jour la
personne laquele ellie est destinee combien le
temps passe vite ct incessamment ct combien lie
terme de notre existence approche rapidement
C'est une morale mise en- mecanique.