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Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09
bear in life / ween, than the not receiv-

bear in life I ween, than the not receiv-
ing expected letters. One is always
ready to imagine the worst, to picture
the most terrible.
If only the negligent would think of
this, if only they would relieve the pain
and anguish they are causing, the letters
would come.-Even in sickness let the
expected missive speed ON its way.
There are friends, usually, around the
sick bed. Let them write to tell the
absent of the beloved ones. Even should
death come in their words, it were not
much worse than this terrible suspense.
Indeed, nothing is worse-nothing
more truly heart trying. Il Exchange.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09
DAG UERREOTTPES FOE
$500.
Shew's DagueIeotype Rooms
have removed To the fire. moot huillinu
have removed to the fire-proof building
No. 166 CLAY Street,

Ao'C iCtiONCu " tho Htc- Piooi UuiuliiS
No. 166 CLAY Street,
A few doors above Montgomery street. north
side. opposite DR., Rabies Building.
MR.. SHEW HAS THE SATlSFAC-
III ton of announcing that he has fitted I'D
splendid suit of rooms for takirg Photograph
ic Pictures, either upon glass, paper or metal
plates. Persons who feel interested in the
Photographic Art, are invited to call and ex.
anime collection of Daguerreotypes taken
upon paper and glass, which embrace some of
the most interesting scenery in history, and
possess brilliancy of tone and distnctncss Of
outline which surpass anything heretofore pro-
duced on the Pacific coast
Mr.. S. also announces that he has reduced
his prices to less than one half his former rates,
and is now prepared to take good pictures
for So as can be obtained at any other estab.
lishment for double that price. Persons who
have had poor pictures taken elsewhere, can
have them taken over for trifing expense.
Please remember the number, l66 Clay
street, North side, a few doors above Mont
gomery street, and give us call before pur.
chasing elsewhere.
All California papers please copy one month,
and send one copy containing this advertise
ment
San FRANCISCO, Dec. 2, ls54.--lm
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09
State Of California, }
County of Tuolumne. {

State of California,
County Of Tnolumne.
To all whom it may concern, know We,
that |, Chrsten Oppenheimer wife Of David
OPpenheimer. citizen of the County and
State aforesaid, do, on this, 4th day of Deem
Der 1854, declare my intention, to commence
mercantile business, in my own name. in
Columbia and Sonora. County and State a.
foresaid, separate and apart from my husband
All OF said business, is done on my own ao-
count and | hereby give this notice that from
this date, shall be in dividing. responsible in
my own name, for all debts and contracts, made
by ME on account ofmy business, as aforesaid.
Columbia, December 9TH, 1854.
CHRISTEN OPPENHEIMER.
No. lQ9 3W.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

70 The following gentlemen were
elected officers of Columbia Lodge, No.
%, A. F. & A. Masons, on Thursday
evening last, for the ensuing Masonic
year:
Augustus Campbell, W. NJ; James
A. jackson, S. w; James w. Coffroth,
j. w.; J. Heckendorn, Secretary; Ed
gar Mills, Treasurer; Jacob Frost and
s. Fl. Ingersoil, Stewards; j. C. Floyd,
Tyler; W. G.. Vanarsdale, Marshal ;
G. Vanamerage, s. D.; A. A. Hume
well, J. D.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

RrcH.-A friend permits US to publish the
following rich piece Ct composition:
July July 2 81 81
my dear wife it is with plesure hav taken
this time to let you no that am Well and
think of sending For you By mister - for
he is coming HON for mi,z es - and i
think that you can com With them in the fol
Without me coming home for Will scend
you A huff of muny to fech you in the caben
And the people teles me that the Are no more
dang er then an the Air on ohio River
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

%MAsoNIC HALL.-The Masonic
Hall, on the corner of Broadway and
Washington streets, is now nearly finish
ed, and is admitted by all who have seen
it to be the finest building in Tuolumne
County.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

MAYERs & Co.'S GIFT ENrERpR1sE.-
We refer our readers to the advertise
ment in another column o. Mayers
4 Co.'S Ora nd Gift enterprise. The
drawing is expected to take place about
the 18th of the present month. As
ereyy ticket will draw prize, those in
vestiug one dollar in share will be
sure to receive an equivalent.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

@ A. A. Hunnewell Will please ac-
cept our thanks for copy of the "Idle
and Industrious Miner" It can be
found at the Post Office. Procure a
copy and profit by its teachings.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09
For the Columbia Gazette.
WHERE SHALL WE MEET?

BIZ W.. C.. P.
Where shall we meet the friends we knew,
In childhoood's happy hours;
Whose love each day still stronger grew.
And few half equaled ours
Where shall we meet fathers smile,
A mothers kind embrace,
A loved ones ''tarry yet awhile"
Which time can ne'er eiface!
Not on Sahara's burning sands,
Nor Iceland's frozen cline;
Nor i'll the heart of Southern lands,
Where Nature smiles sublime.
Not in that cot where loved ones met,
When they were young and gay;
Where memory clings with fondness yet,
10 scenes long passed away!
Oh no. twill be in other lands,
Far distant and unknown;
Where God in judgment ever stands;
A supreme Judge alone.
Columbia, Nov. 8, 1854.
70 There is to be a grand Masonic
Ball, at jamestown, on the 9th instant.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

%The receipts Of the Theater, in
Stockton, on Monday night, on the oc-
casion of the Benefit to La Petite Su-
san, of the Robinson Family, amounted
to the sum of $500.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

PIoNEER.-We are indie bted to A.
A. Hunnewell, Agent, for the Deem
Der number of the Pioneer. It fully
sustains the excellence of the preceding
numbers.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

CHRIsTY's MINISTRIES may be ex-
pected in these diggings as soon as they
complete their nothern tour. They are
now performing in Nevada county. 1t
is also probable that Barney Williams
will be in Columbia, shortly, with the
atical company. to perform at our new
Theater.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

I% Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Express
has placed us under obligations during
the week, for prompt delivery of our
California exchanges.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09
COLUMBIA GAZETTE
JOHN c. DUCHOW, Editor.
SATURDAY DEC 9, 1854.

STATES MAIL.-The Atlantic and Eu.
ropean Mails will close, at the Post Office, in
Columbia, on Tuesday evening, at o'clock.
The "Gaxette," in wrappers, can be found,
post paid, at this Office, or at the Post Office.
Price, Csc, or 3 copies for SOC.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

THE Big LuMp.-The Calaveras
Chronicle states that the large lump of
gold recently brought to this city, was
obtained in the vicinity of Willow Creek,
distance of nine miles from Mokel-
umne Hill, and near San Andres.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09
NOTICE.

The Stockholders of the Tuolumne County
Water Company, are hereby notified, that
dividend of two per cent. on the Capt
tai Stock, of said Company, has been declared
for November 1854 !; payable at the Banking
House of O. Mills Il Co. Columbia, on
Monday the 4th inst
J. w. VAUDEVILLE, President.
X. A. ROBINSON, Secretary.
Columbia Dec. 1854
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09
TIE MINES,

The rain Of the past week has filled
the bitches of the Tuolumne Company
with the necessary element, and We
soon expect to be able to give good
account of the diggings. The heavens
still look gloomy, and more rain may be
expected shortly.
The former owners of the rich claim
at Shaw's Flat, sold out their respective
shares in the same, on Saturday last.
The shares brought from $500 to SIG
90 each. The new owners are taking
it out as rich as ever, having averaged
over forty ounces per day since their
purchase. On Thursday they took out
ffty-fve ounces. The dirt pays about
one ounce to the bucketful, and reminds
one Of the golden days of '4e. Claims
in the immediate vicinity, have increas-
ed in value from 500 to $1,000 to the
share, and all the ground within one
half mile, is taken up by the "hopeful.'
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

POLITICAL AsprRANTs.-The New
York Herald of the 9th October, pub
fishes list of the candidates for Con-
gress, the Assembly, State, county and
city officers, to be voted for on the fol-
lowing day, which numbers two thou
sand.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

DD A destructive fire occurred in
San Francisco, on Saturday morning
I'd inst. 1t broke out in building, on
Jessie street, and before it could be
checked, property to the amount of
$4,000 was destroyed. A child, a
bout six years old was consumed in the
Qov,oc
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

IWe refer our readers to the adj
vertisement of Mr.. Beach, in another
column. The proprietor sets fine ia
bic, and is a gentleman well deserving
the public patronage.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09
BROADWAY
Re aurant.

HNHE undersigned. having opened Rcstau-
IL rant and Boarding House, at the old
Court Room, on Washington Street. Column
bia, would he happy to see those of his friends
and the public, who may desire the comforts
of home. or good meal, at any hour.
II There is also connected with the estab-
llshment frst-ratc BAKERY, where the best
Bread, Pies and Cake can be obtained
G. BEACH, Proprietor.
Columbia Dec O. lS54-tf
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

SHIPMENT OF TreAsUaE.-The Nail
steamer Sonora carried away on Friday
last, treasure to the amount of 3l,S5l,
1886.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

RThe Tuolumne County Water
Company have declared a dividend of
two per cent. on the Capital stock of the
Company, for the month of November.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

The work on Columbia Gulch
Fluming Ditch will commence on Mon
day next. About $4,000 has been
subscribed, and the balance will be TAX
en- in a few days.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

STAGE SroCK.-Ten shares of the stock
in the California Stage Company were
sold at auction, at Sacramento, on Thurs
day-three at 80 l-2, and two at 81
cents.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

~ We are indebted to Adams &
Co.'S Express for the first delivery of
States papers, at 81 o'clock, on Sat-
urday evening.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

~We refer our readers to the ad-
vertisement of a fine Milk Ranch for
sale. ANY person wishing to engage in
a lucrative business, can now have an
opportunity.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

New PosTMAsTER.-P. Edward Con-
nor, Esq, has received the appointment
of Postmaster for Stockton, rics John
S. Evans, deceased.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

D%Columbia appeared entirely de-
serted yesterday, nearly three fourths
Of the inhabitants having left town for
Sonora, to witness the execution Of
Bruce.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09
Milk Ranch
FOR SALE !.

FOR SALE!
WITH or without the Cows-or the Cows
and custom without the Ranch. For further
information, apply to Drs. Graves & Cibiel.
Columbia, Dec. Sth, 1854
NOTICE.
The Stockholders of tho Columbia Guich
Fluming Company. are hereby informed that
the work on said Flume will commence on
Monday next.
TRUSTEES.
]. G. SPARKS. President,
CALVIN HONEY.
DANIEL WALKER,
JAS. GLASSFORD,
J. A. PALMER,
EDGAR MILLS. Treasurer,
SAMUEL IDEALLY, Secretary.
Columbia. Dec. 9Th 1854.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

@ We are indebted to the Agent
of the Opposition line, for early deliv-
cry Of papers.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

% Our thanks are due to Adams &
Co.'S Express for liberal supply of Cal
ifornia papers.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

IHrArRE-An effort is being made
by the citizens Of Sonora to erect a ,.rc.
and beautiful theatre in that city.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

q The Fusileers, accompanied by
the Columbia Brass Band, turned out
with full ranks, yesterday, and, at about
~ O'Clock, proceeded to Sonora, to be
present at the execution of Bruce as
requested by Sheriff Solomon. The
company presented fine show as thew
passed our Office, and appeared more
like veterans of the army than recruits
OF few weeks drill. The uniform of
the company is very neat and seryica-
ole' and the corps would compare favor
ably with any in the older States. The
music BY the Columbia B. B. was ex-
cellsnt' They have much improved of
late.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09
BIRTHS.

In Columbia, on the morning of Wednes-
day, Dec. 7th, the Lady of MIR. Michael Bro
ply, of fine Son.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

DEPARTuRE.-Our old friend and
fellow-citizen, Mr.. JOSEPH HARRISON
lett town, on Wednesday last, for Wash
lngton Territory, previous to his depar-
ture for the Atlantic States. Mr.. Har-
rlson was among the first residents Of
Columbia, and has been one of our most
valuable anc respected citizens. He
leaves behind many warm fiends who
will regret his departure, and feel the
loss OF warm heart and an honest man.
Gods noblest work.n
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

70 There is to be grand Masonic
Ball, at jamestown, on the 9th Instant.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-09

flames.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-12-30
BATTLE SWAMP. Dec. 81.

DATTLE SWAMP. Dtc. Oh.
Mr.. EDIToR:-Your correspondent bay
ard' intimates that did not state facts in
regard to the decease of Jesse Kennard who,
he says, Twas intoxicated and assisted by
one Of the parties who furnished the liquor,
i'll connection with some boys, was the true
cause of his death" Now, what does that
word true imply? Why, that there is a
doubt that "Joaes" wrote a false statement
Does he presume to dare to impcach my in
tcgrity and responsibility.
fla writer on the spot could not obtain
the precise particulars, how could Bayard,
who resides three miles distant can pro
ducc more than halfa dozen reliable witnesses
to affirm what stated i'll The Cecil Wing"
to be the truth, and nothing else but the
whole truth. lie died from natural cause
apoplcxy.
Hopewcl protracted meeting has been in
operation four weeks and many have sought
and obtained the pearl of great price, and
the altar is still crowded with pcni'ents.
t'JONES"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-12-30
VALUABLE Tow PROPERTY
PUBLIC SALE.

PY virtue of Decd of Trust of Caleb Par
- ker and wife. the undersigned, Trustees.
will oiftr at Public Sale. at the Court House
door in the town Of Elkton, on
TUESDIY, tie l6A of LANUARI-.
1855, at ii o'clock A. NJ, all that town pro-
pcrty'lying and being on the south side If
Gay Street, in the said town of Elkton, and
hereinafter particularly desert bed.
No. |. Being the House and Lot occupied
by John NJ. Miller, Esq, as law Office.
No. 2. The Law Office and Lot, occupied
by Richard Glason. Esq.
No. 3. The Dwelling House and Lot, held
under rent by Mr.. John Cosden.
No. 4. The Lot and small Frame House
occupied at present by Mr.. Henry Erck. To-
bacconst. This lot was sold by the UNDER
signed Trustees at their sale of the 25th of last
September but the purchaser having failed
to comply with the terms of sale, it will now
be rcsold at his risk
The above property is located in central
and business part of the town of Elkton, and
is so well known that further description is
unnecessary. Persons wishing to purchase
are Invited 10 examine the premises.
TERMS OF SALE:
One third cash: one third in six, and the
remaining third in nine months from the day
of sale. The credit payments to be secured
by the bond or note Of the purchaser with
approved security. 4.
GEORGE EARLE.
JOHN A. j. CRESWELL.
Elkton, Nd, Dec % is Trustees.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-12-30

SAVING FrND.-As Tie beginning Of the
year is the period when many people are
making new arrangements for investing their
money we have thought it an appropriate
time for directing the attention of oar read.
trS to tie FIVE PER CENT SAVING FvNp Of
tle National Safety Co., the nature Of which
appears in our advertising columns. This
old and well established institution chartered
IN lSil is now so well known that people
who have large sums put their money in it
on account of the superior security and con-
vcniencc it affords. This SAvlSG Fund has
more than HALF MILLION of dollars in read.
mess for the payment of dcpoStors and the
money is always paid back in GOLD whcncv-
cr it is called Tor. We understood that n
largo number of the inhabitants of Cecil have
already put their money in this SAVING Fund
and that others are preparing to follow so
good an example. The Office is in WALNUT
Street southwest corner of THIRD puLA-
DELrlIiA.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-12-30
Che 1flarkets.

ELEroN MARKET.--The following are the
prices now paid here for the articles named;
Wholesale. Rctmi.
Flour per Dbl 50 % Butter, (scarcc) 25
Wheat per bus S2a2.0 Eg.s Ice
Corn /" S2aS2 rnrkics per Id. 10 C.
Oats Al Geese Sc
Potatoes 80 Loo Chickens, pair 81
Buckwheat -four is retailing at SIZE to
81 80 per quarter. Oak wood, So to $50.
Hickory SI.5o. Pork ST 90
BALTIMORE MARKET, December 2S.-Flour
The market this morning was quiet
Holders of Howard st. brands were asking
1915, but there were no buyers at that
figure. City Mills nominal at $500. Rye
Flour we quote firm at 81. Is, and Corn Meal
at SAL "a Sc.
CRAM heat-The market for Wheat
presents no important change in prices. The
receipts this morning are unusually light.
The offerings amounted to only 500 bushels
and the sales are almost too small to admit
of quotations. We quote good TO prime white
at 50 90 n 50 O6: choice do. for family -four
at 50 co n 50 20 also, sales of good to prime
rcd at 81 .9S $2.05, inferior lots ! to Is cts.
less,
Corn is rather scarce and the market re-
mains firm. The supply is small and the
receipts light, there being only about 5000
bushels offered, with some sales of new white
at IS 90 cts: and yellow do. at SO q 50
cts: mixed IS SIS cents
Seeds are st, ady. Clovcrsced $3.50 q 81
as to quality; Timothy 1926 $3.50.
Clipper.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Dec. 2S.-
The offerings to day amounted to CPS head of
beevcs, of which but l25 were left unsold--
the balance being sold to butchers and pack
crs at prices ranging from So SO to $S4.15 per
100 lbs-average price Sd l2!. A small lot
of extra quality readily obtained $500 per
100 lbs. IIogs.-Thcrc continues quite an
active demand, whilst the supply is good:
sales at from 1915 Sc %. Slaughtered
hogs are also obtaining brisk sale at prices
ranging from $3.50 S'6 per 100 lbs.
Shecp--Thc market continues dull at from
1928 ST. Sm.
PHILADELPHIA MARKET, Dec. 2S.-Brcad
StulfS firm. Flour-Snall sales at 5000 a
80 Is por Dbl. Com Meal is selling at S.
l2t per Dbl. Wheat translates of red at
50 LOS $2.l0, white $500 a 1924. Corn
is selling at 81 % cents, and Oats 81 a 81
cents; Kye Sl.2S per bushel. Provisions
quiet, without any change. Groceries remain
unchanged. Whskcy 40a II cents per gal
Ion, in hhds and bhlS
New York CATTLE MARKET. Pee 9Th. Offer ing
1900 head of Beef Cate; sales at prices n shade
better soto Sill. Other stock dual. IIogs--Livr
weight. for packing sold at 5Otosj and dead
weight ut 6toSi 81
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-12-30
Correspondence of The Cecil Wing
NEAR CHERRY HILL, Dec. 2S, Is

NEAR CHERRY HILL, Dec. 2S, 81.
Denr Ricketts, After long silence have
concluded to give you short epistle embrace
ing the following items:
First and best of all, we have had graci-
Gus revival of Religion at Cherry Hill, and
the work is still going on. | will not name
any certain number who have been converted
at this meeting, because we don't know. |
will state. however that have never attend
cd a better meeting in any,ycountry place.
The preaching, the exhorting and praying,
all seemed to be of the right stamp, and WAS
graciously owned and blessed by the or |, to
the convincing conviction and conversion of
many souls, and to the retaining of back
slidcrs, and the building up of the Church.
! had occasion to pass through Cherry Hill
several times on Christmas day and could
not refrain from remarking the order and
general quiet which prevailed. Some of the
boys said it was Sunday.
Now will turn ovcr.-Moncy is scarce.
business men and al other men arc beginning
to believe it. We'll. what's to be done
Now | ii tell you In the LIST place let every
man live OH his means, and let specializing
alone, and if he caa't get meals day and
pay for Them let him learn to live on 2. and
attend 10 his own business and let other peo-
pies alone. And in the I'd place Let every
man be sure 10 seek in inheritance that is
incompatible and interchangeable in its nature,
and very soon he will be brought to enjoy it
beyond the reach Of hard times" and bust
! MISS pa.!gs.