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Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THg)
senate, U. S.

OFFICE OF THE oECRETARY OF THE
SENATE, Z. S.
WAsHENGTor, 18th Nov. 1883.
R:-In answer to Your inquiry,
have the honor to state that, upon ex-
animation of the records of the Senate,
and other means Of information now
within my reach, for the last twenty
three years, it is found, that, in every
instance, where before the expiration
of Senatorial term, Senator has been
elected for the ensuing term he has been
electe d at the session Of the State leg
islature next preceding the comncac-
ment Of such term.
The uninterrupted uniformity Of this
practice for so long series of years,
and throughout all the States in the Tn
ion, seems to render it unnecessary to
carry the examination further back, es-
pecially as see no reason to doubt that
the result would be the same.
In this examination [ have been aided
by a reference to the American Alma
nae, in regard to the meeting OF some of
the State Legislatures, the admitted ac
curacy Of that work justifying such ref
erence. But as that publication was
not commenced until the year 1880, the
like information in regard to previous
years. must be sought in various sources
-many Of them difficult of acc ess-
and would require very considerable time.
l have the honor TO he Sir
Your obedicnt servant,
Signed AsBURY DICKENS,
Secretary Of the Senate.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE
SENATE, u. s.
December 2d, 1853.
SIR:-Since my letter of the lth ult,
the examination has been carried back
to the very first session Of the Senate,
in 1889, and, as far as can be ascertain
ed from the Records of the Senate, it
is found, that, in every instance, where,
before the expiration of Senatorial
term, Senator has been elected for
the ensuing term, he has been elected
at the session Of the State legislature
next preceding the commencement Of
such term. l have the honor to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
AsBURY Dickens,
Secretary of the Senate,
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04

LEGlsLATURE.-The Senate, at last
accounts were still engaged in the bribe-
ry trial, but it was supposed it would be
ended on Thursday. How it will ter
inmate is qn;sn sabe.
Hon. Mr.. Van Cleft of the Assembly
has introduced a bill to suppress public
gambling. Its main purpose is to drive
all gambling from view.
The Attorney General has sent in his
opinion adversely to the legality of the
location of School Land Warrants until
after the survey of the land by the gem
eral government.
Hon. G. W. Hook, the Chairman Of
the Committee On Vice and immortality
in the Senate, will shortly make report
on the Maine Liquor Law.
The correspondent of the Republican
says, the Superintendent of Public In
struction sent in long report, which
was ordered to be printed. From the
well-known ability of its author, we are
safe to say it is an able and practical
document.
A Legislative caucus was to have been
held on Tuesday night, to consider the
erpedieney of going into the election of
U. S. Senator, this winter. Many dem
ocrats refused to sign the call.
On Tuesday, in the House, the bill
fixing the election of U. S. Senator, for
the second Monday in January, 1855,
passed a second reading, and was made
the special order of the day for Friday
next, at II o'clock, by vote of 81 to
80.
Among the commendable acts of the
session, thus far, may be mentioned the
repeal Of the Legal Notice Act and the
Flour Inspection Bill.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04

INCREASE OF PopULATIoN.-From
the 1st to the 31st of January, 1854, the
total number of passengers that reached
San Francisco by sea was 2205, of whom
1902 were males, 46O females and 43
children. Of the whole number, s3S
came last from Panama, 1O46 from San
Juan, S5 from Mexico, 80 from the
Hanse Towns 70 from Australia but
from China, and l3 from Chile. During
the same time, the departures numbered
6l6, leaving net addition to our popu-
lation of 1855. +. Herald.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04

EXCITING TIMEs.-Quite an excite
ment has been fomented during the week
occasioned by the jumping" Of claim
n the main gulch, near the upper bridge
owned by McKacncy & co. An arbi-
tration was held by gentlemen, chosen
by both parties. and who, on hearing
the evidence, gave the claim to Nc
kacney & Co., the original owners
The jumpers refusing to leave the claim
complaint was made to the Miners
Committee, who appeared on the ground
and removed their tools, &c. from the
claim. The jumpers Immediately enter
ed complaint before Justice Abbott.
of Shaw's Flat, and on hearing of the
case, the Miners Committee we're fined
fifteen d,llars and costs.
The Committee at once called a mas.
meeting Of the minors, at the Exchange,
on Thursday evening, to know if they
would be sustained in their action, by
the miners Of this district. The meet
ing was one of the largest ever held at
the Exchange, and the excitement at
tending it has never been surpassed
The action of the Committee was fully
sustained; and thus the matter at pres
ent rests. 1t was feared, at times, that
the meeting would end in general riot.
The assembly was quietly dispersed by
extinguishing the lights.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04
comm

WHoLEsALE.-Judge Hawkins, Of
Auburn, issued on Monday last, ninety
five warrants for the arrest Of persons for
violating the license law.
New PAPER.-Judge Ames, Of the
San Diego Herald, proposes establishing
paper at Guaymas Immediately.
nee. Charles Brown, miner working
on the North Fork ofthe American river,
was drowned on Tuesday last. Mr.. B.
was expecting his family by the mex,
steamer.
The late breach of promise case cos,
the defendant, Mr.. Buckingham, Sl2,-
900.
ANorHER.-Rumor says that another
breach of promise case will shortly be
instituted in the District Court. ''Ma-
dam" does not give the names of the
parties.-Ne,cs.
Burglaries are still of nightly occur
renee at San Francisco.
The WINFIELD SCorT.-It is now
deemed highly probable that this steam
er will be gotten OF from the rock,
upon which she lies, at Anacapa Island.
"1Ae Citizcn,' is the title Of new
weekly to be issued at New York, by
John Mitchell and T. F. Meagher.-
The first number was to have been pub
lished on the 7th inst.
Col. BENroN's "TH1RrY YEAR's
VIEW" upon which he has been laborine
for some time, is to be issued from the
press of the Appletons, in the Spring.
1t will be included in two volumns OF
800 pages each, the first to be published
in April, and will bring the history Of
his times down to the close of General
Jackson's s administration.
MAsoNIc.-A new lodge of F. and
A. Masons was instituted in San Fran
cisco on the 26th inst.
The San Francisco papers notice that
several attempts have been made recent.
| ly, to set fire to that city.
At Nevada, Mr. Sampson has been
fined SlOO and costs, amounting to $50
more, for voting twice at the rec ent
town election. In default, he was lodg.
ed in jail for the space of ninety days
p@- Cats are quoted in Australia al
1 ell = each
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04
RIOT AT EUREK MEN Su

RIOT AT EUREKA-FIvE MEN SHOT
"A telegraphic despatch to the Sacra-
mento Union, from Nevada, January
30, contains the following, "a message
direct from Eureka, brings the intelli-
gence Of terrible affair that occurred al
that place yesterday, between the Irish
and Americans, in regard to some claims
and difficulty that has been of long
standing. Five of the Irishmen were
shot, although none are supposed to be
dangerously wounded"
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04
Secretary Of the Senate

: CONFERENCE OF THE METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH. - The Annual
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, North will be held in Sacra-
mento, next month. Bishop Simpson
arrived on the last steamer, to preside
over its deliberations.
The Conference fthe Methodist Z pis-
copal Church, { South, will take place in
Stockton about the middle of February
Bishop Soule will be in attendance
Stockton Journal.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04

% KNOCKS r. X. Brown, editor
of the kvening journal, San Francisco,
was attacked, on Monday evening, by
Mr.. Washbourn, editor Of the Alta, and
severely beaten. The cause Of the diff :
Guilty, was paper warfare between the
two journals.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04
DECREE No. Q.

DECREE No. Q.
LIST. The Republic Of Sonora is here
divided into two States, to be styled re-
spectivcly the estate of Sonora" and
the estate of Lower California.
cd. The State Of Sonora comprises
all the territory within the following
boundaries to-wit :-Beginning at p
point in the Colorado River, opposite
its mouth, and in the middle of the
stream thereof; running thence along =
line midway between the banks of said |
river, to the boundary line between thsE
United States and Mexico, as establish 81
ed by the treaty Of Guadalupe Hidalgo;f
thence along said line, until it strikes
the SUBMITS of the Sierra de los MinSss
bres; thence along the SUBMITS of sara
Sierra to the head waters of the riveis
Fuerte; thence down the middle of the J
stream of said river Fuerte, to its mouths.
Sd. The State of Lower California;
comprises all that territory south Of TN
boundary line between the UnittNT
States and Mexico, as established by In
treaty of Guadaloupe Hidalgo, and i
ing west of the river Colorado and tEaa
Gulf of California. AN
4th. All Islands in the Gulf Of G
ifornia lying opposite the coasts of a2
States of Sonora and Lower Calforx&l,
are attached to one of these States &
spoctively, according as said islands ar
nearer to the coasts Of one State thS5
to those of the other. WI
Given under my hand, at Fort Me* 4
Kibbin, this eighteenth day of January
in the wear of our Lord one thousan9N
eight hundred and fifty-four.
Signed VIM. WALKER.
TcopY1 President of Sonora.
Republic Of Lo'eer California. q
DECREE No. 3.
The name of the Republic is hereby
changed, and henceforth all DEGREES,
laws and processes issued, shall run in
the name Of the 'Republic of Sonora"
Given under my hand, at Fort Me-
Kibbiu, this eighteenth day of January,
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04

s~ The only son Of Judge Wells,
an infant, two years of age, died, in San
Francisco, on Tuesday. The Supreme
Court was, in consequence, adjourned
over.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04

~ The St. Charles Restaurant has
been re-opened by Mr. John A. Cardi-
nell & Co. 1t is intended to be Of the
FIRST class, and all lovers of good living
can obtain substantial meal, at any
hour Of the day Or night.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04

The question discussed before the
Lyceum on Monday evening last; Is
cheap labor best calculated to develope
the Agricultural and Mineral resources
Of California, was decided in the neg
atiye.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04

The REsULT.-The great breach Of
promise trial resulted in a verdict for
the plaintiff, Miss Gates, of $4,000; and
costs, amounting to over $4,000 more.
Add to this defendants costs, and Mr..
Buckingham will be minus some $4,000.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04

I% Hons. j. ". Cofroth, j. W.
Vaudeville, Fl. B. Goddard, B. D.
Horr, j. Hof AMI j. 7. Hoyt, of the
State Legislature, will please receive
our thanks, for various public docu-
ments.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04

~ BACKus' MINsTRELs are draw
ing crowded houses, at San Francisco. -
We are happy to hear Of their success,
as they deserve it.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04
REPUBLIC OF SONORA.

DECREE No. /.
All decrces of a general nature here
tofore published as DEGREES of The Re
public of Lower California, are hereby
republished as decrees Of the Republic
Of Sonora
Given under my hand, at Fort Me-
kibben, this eighteenth day of January,
one thousand eight hundred and ffty-
four. Signed, WM. WALKER.
COPY President Of Sonora.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04

r6- We are indebted to Hons. VIM
M. Gwin, S. Latham and VIM. H. Sew
ard, of the u S. Congress, for copies
Of speeches, delivered by them.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04

GooD IDEA.-Thc FIRE companies of
Sacramento have cisterns under rheir
houses, and ell them by water conducted
from ths roofs.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04

NoTIcE.-Mcssrs Yaley & Roberts
and Woods and Purdy, are our author
lied agents in Sonora, 10 receive sub
scriptions. advertisements and job work,
and receipt for the same.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04

TO Our thanks are due to Wells,
Fargo s. Co.'S Express, for their promp,
attentions.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04

1@- Adams & Cos Express have
placed us under obligations for many ia
vors, during the week.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04

70 A destructive fire occurred al
Placerville, on Monday morning last,
burning the theater and fifteen other
buildings to the ground. The Chap
man family lost nearly all their ward.
robe. Had it not been for the efficient
service rendered by the Hook & Lad
der Company, the whole town would
have been laid in ruins.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04

~ CHrNA.-Dates from Hongkona
have been received to Dec. 13, five
weeks later. The rebels have been de.
feated in one or two battles, but not
withstanding these reverses, are rapidly
advancing on Peking, confident of sue.
cess. The siege of Shanghae, by tht
Imperalists, still continued, but with
out success. In their attempt to cap.
ture some guns from the rebels, they
came in collision with the foreigners
which resulted in the death of number
of the Tartars. They have rccaptured
Annoy, after fierce resistance by the
Insurgents.
The United States have now quite a
formidable feet in China, making prep.
arations to visit Japan, to obtain the
answer of the Emperor, to the letter Of
the President, delivered last fall.
The Russian squadron, which arriv-
ed at Shanghae, on the 29th Novem,
Der from Japan, reports the demise Of
the temporal Emperor of the Islands.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04

@- The salary OF the King Of the
Sandwich Islands is 5 l6, 900 a year.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04

o. Another Military Company, call
ed the Sonora Greys, and numbering
Is men, rank and file, has been organ
lied in Sonora, by the choice of the fol-
lowing officers:
HW Theall, Captain; D A Enyart,
lst Lient.; james D Darden, 2nd
Lieut.; George S Evans, Bird Lieut.; W
A Mcfarland, Orderly Sergeant; John
Broderick, 2nd Sergeant; Theo: Lopez,
3rd Sergeant; J I Lee, 4th Sergeant;
Frederick Spear, lst Corporal; Charles
F Dodge, end Corporal; II B Mcneil,
3rd Corporal; C NJ Douglass, 4th Cor
poral.
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04

MlL1rARY.-In our advertising COL
lums will be noticed an order of the
Commander of the Corps of Fusileers,
of our town, to which we call the atten-
ton Of the members of the Company
We are happy to know that the Fusi-
leers are progressing rapidly in their
instructions, and giving promise Of USE
fulness and honor to Columbia.
We are informed that the meeting OF
Tuesday evening next, is of the greatest
interest and Importance to the Compa.
ny; and we shall be happy in our next
to report the proceedings, and state thai
the attendance was large and spirited
Columbia gazette., 1854-02-04

p@- Cats are quoted in Australia at
&l5 each.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-28
The Great Piano and Music Establishment.
W0ENCE. WATERS,
No. aas Rcon.Zncl. N.r YORK.

No. 333 Bro@t'icr4, Nrto York.
TNITE best and most improved panos and Melo-
i deous.--T. Gilbert n Co, Worlds Fair Pre-.
MUM Pianos, with or without The 4Eolian, and
with iron frames and circular scales. The merit
ofthese instruments is TOO we'll known 10 need
further commentator. Cilberls Bondoir Pianos
an elegant instrument for small rooms. Haet 4
Cumstons Pianos, Of The old established firm oil
Hallet & Co. Mr.. w. being sole agent for all the
above Pianos, can offer them lower than any her
house. Horace Waters's Pianos, manufactured
expressly for him, having great power Of tone and
elasticity oftouch. 1873 Broadway is the largest
depot for Musical Instruments in this country, af
ordng an opportunity for selections not TO be had
Prices from $50 10 SITS. Every instrument fully
warranted or the money refunded.
MELODEONS.
Goodman & Baldwin ! Patent Organ Meodeons
with t1co hanks of keys--a sweet and powerful in.
W. Smiths celebrated Meodeons Martins unri.
va'Led Guitars, Browns Harps, Flutinas, Violins
Brass Instruments &c, &c. Dealers supplied
with Pianos and Melodeons at factory prices. 12I
per cent discount 10 clergymcn.
MUSIC.
This list comprises the prouucts of the great
masters of both the American and European con
tnents, and is receiving constant additions by an
extensive publication OF the choice and popular
pieces of the day. Dealers in Music, and Teach
crs of Seminares wishing 10 purchase any music
published, make arrangements for continued
supplies Of Mr.. Waters's issues will find il 10
their interest 10 call or forward their orders Mu-
sic sent 10 any part of the Union or Canadas post
age free.
Apr 1--d3m HORACE WATERS.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-28

CEEEGT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
~ ScmooL---Ihe subscriber has removed his
school 10 College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Colum-
bian College, il will continue TO preserve the char
acter of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last of June.
Terms: Sl2 so per quarter, payable in advance.
Al small additional charge, the, students will
he permitted to attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology and Mineralogy,
and also 10 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendent of the Principal.
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will he about $50 per academic year, and of a
weekly boarder will moi exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers to the Faculty of the Columbian College !;
Col. J. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; l.. d. Gale, M. D., of the Patent Oiice
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of The Land Office; and Pro-
fessor @. c. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep2l-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-28
Goufati0aaI.
DEPARTsfENToFH

A
lll den Sydney College, Richmond, Va.-The
sixteenth annnal course of lectures will com
mence on Monday, the 10th day OF October, 1888
aud continue until the lst OF the ensuing March
The commencement for comforting degrees will
be held abont The middle OF March.
X. l.. Bohannan, NJ d., Prof of Obstetrics and
Diseases OF Women aud Children.
l.. ". Chanberayne, M. d., Prof OF Materia
Medica and Therapeutics.
Martin p. Scott, NJ, d.. Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy.
Chas Bell Gibson NJ. D., Prof of Surgery a n
Surgical Anatomy.
Carter P. johnson, M. D., Prof of Anatomy and
Physiology.
David II. Tucker, M. D., Prof of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
Arthur E. Peticolas, M. d., Demonstrator OF
Anatomy.
The study practical anatomy may be prose
cuted with the most ample facilities, and al very
trifing expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the col.
lege infrInary and Richmond almshouse. The in.
Urinary, under the same roof with the cailegc, and
subject TO the entire control Of the faculty, is at all
times wen filled with medical and surgical cases
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical in
struction. Many surgical operations perform
ed in presence of the class; and the students be-
ing freely admitted 10 the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance OF the professors, unusual opportu-
nites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
ExPENs Es.-Mat fee, S. Professors
fees, 500. Demonstrators fee, SO. Graduation
fee, S25
IzSt- The price of board, including fuel, lights
and servants attendance is usually 50 or S3d per
week. DAVID Fl. TUCKER, M. D.,
Sep 2a-tf Dean of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-28
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring 10 obtain letters
patent for inventions, requested 10 communi-
cate directly with the editor OF the PEOPLES jour
NAL. by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch.
Patent business of every description promptly al
tended TO. Persons wishing for information rela-
tive TO patents or inventions, may al all times con-
suit the undersigned, scithout charge either per-
sonay al his Office, or by letter. To those living
at distance, he would state that all the needful
steps, necessary TO secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter, just as well as if the party were
present. All consultations and business strictly
confidential. Patents promptly secured in Eng
land, France, and other foreign countries. For
patents in the United States, model OF the inven-
ton is always necessary. In size il should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &c,
No. So Nassau street, New York.
Nov 23-&
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-28
TT UNIVERSITY oFVIRGINIA.-The next

" session OF tins institution will open the lst OF
October, and close the Goth of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: l. ancient languages; 2 modern languages;
3, mathematics A, natural philosophy, mineralogy,
and geology; s, chemistry; 8, medicine; 7, COM
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery; s, mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies ettres and po-
lilical economy; 9, law. Also lectureship OF
special anatomy and materia medica, and de-
monsratorshp OF anatomy. The schools Of an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
mates, have each an assistant instructor; and in
the school of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, (not inclnding clothing, books,
pocket money! are as follows
Tuition fee say three schools at S25 each. SIS 90
Boarding, including diet, furniture,
and attendance of servant payable in
,hree instalments in advance ........ 100 90
Room rent, two occupying room, IS
each UU
(Rents without the precints, something
more.)
Matriculation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit, $40. ...................... 25 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 80 90
S25S 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
| tickets at S25 each, and dissectng fee Of $5.
The fee in the immediate class of law is $50; in
| senior class, $75.
GESSNER HARRISON,
| Sep 21-tf Chairman OF the Faculty
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-28
misffIIanf0ns.
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