The Empire County argus., 1854-05-20


NEW HILL D1GcINGs DIscovERED.-Wc are in
formed by Mr. Bunting, of Buntings Express, that
new hill dggings has been discovered between
Johntown and Greenwood A seven pound lump
has been found near the surface. Shafts have been
sunk and the hill is said to be found very rich
The clay or cement very much resembles that OF
Mamalukc Hill. Quite an excitement exists in
that vicinity.
Iowa H1LI.-We are informed by gentleman
from Iowa Hill that business is very brisk in that
place. The streets are crowded with people. Build
ings arc going up rapidly. The Kentucky claim
averages daily one hundred ounces ten ounces to
the hand On Friday of last week one hundred
and twenty-five ounces were taken out Two thou
sand two Hundred dollars has been taken from a
single pan of dirt. Seven thousand dollars has
been refused for q share in this claim
ANOTHER New ROAD is nearly completed to town.
Il runs from the Bay State House along a level
track of land and intersects the Union road at the
summit of the hill near Mr. Coon's house. The
road has been supcrintended by MIR. Raun, Of the
Cooma Bridge Company This road lessons the
old one. Teams going to Johntown, Georgetown
and Kelsey through this place. will find this to be
much the best road
THE GoyERNoR's MEssAGe.--We call attention to
this document, in today's paper. It is the abest
Of the session but it needs no commendation from
us, as that would be supertuous Our readers have
only to cruise it, in order to satisfy themselves of
the true position of the affairs of the State.
SUPPER TO JUDGE MoNsoN--On tuesday evening
the Members of the Bar gave a Supper to Judge
Monson, at the American House Absence from
town prevented our being present, and we have
been unable to get report of the proceedings: but
presume all things were they should be- as our
citizens noted for doing she amiable, especially
in such matters.
APPoINTMENT.-We understand that shc!lon. z.
A. Stevenson has been appointed Deputy Sheriff
and Foreign Miners Tax Collector. by the Sheriff
of this county
PLAcERvILLE has become city-a real veritable
cityso far act Of the Legislature sconcerned
The seekers for official honors are numerous, and
embryo Mayors, and Councmen are plenty. The
idea Of being city, doubtless tckles the fancy of
many, but we guess it wont be so funny an affair
when the taxes consequent upon such an organiza-
ton have to be paid.
Ice There are four companies in the vicinity of
of Georgetown who have great quantities of ice
housed, and will soon supply the towns in this Vi
cinity. We we've shown some two feet in thick
ness taken rom tue lead of Pilot Creek Canal
KEEP CooL.-We experienced, last Thursday,
some cool comGor. in the shape of pitcher of
Sherry Cobbler from the hands Of that experienced
caterer, 10. TREscoTr. The thermometer being at
047 in the shade rendered our thanks as profuse
as was the beverage,
RIsE OF TIE RIvER.-Owing to the melting Of
snow in the mountains it has caused the river to
rise two feet within the last few days.
THANKS to Wells, Fargo 6. Co., Adams g. Co..
and Walron & Co.. for supply of Atlantic and
California papers.
Property to the amount of Sl50000 was des
troyed by fire, in Yreka, on the 18th inst.
On the first of July there will be 37l5 miles Of raj
road in operation in Illinois.
School AT GEoRGETowN--A new district schoo
house has been erected between Georgetown anC
Mamaluke for the accommodation of both towns
We understand that Miss NJ. Hosford, an accom-
plished lady, is to take charge of the school
BACKUs' 2llNs1RELs are again among us and re
ceiee hearty welcome. Old Uncle Eph. is til
same trump as ever They are decidedly the bes
delineators of ''cullud pussons' that we have eve
seen.
J GARDEN VALLEY.-Business at this place is yer
I brisk The miners are permanently settled havin
: now an abundance of water, which will not ia
4 throughout the whole dry season, procured from
branch of the Pilot Creek Canal