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The Empire County argus., 1854-10-21

BIC AcoRN.-The editor of the Union describes
what he considers 'long acorn" from the noun
talns' and ls.inclined to think the tut will produce
Tremendous tree. .n
The Empire County argus., 1854-10-21

VINCENT & Co. have furnished us with n lorrc
supply OF Magazines, among which are Harper
knickerkocker, Putnam'a. Godcys and Graham's.
The Empire County argus., 1854-10-21

New WATER CoMPANy.-ln Siskyou County the
'lreka Water Company" have organized with
capital of S25000O, and will Immediately commence
the construction of canal of sixty miles in length,
which is to be completed the lst of June, 1855 S.
Brooks, Esq of this town, is the contractor, and
will personally superntend the construction of the
work
The Empire County argus., 1854-10-21

that advices have been received here from the State
Comptroller to the effect that the sum of over four
thousand dollars now subject to the order of this
county and BELONGING to the hospital fund.
The Empire County argus., 1854-10-21

THE Echo du Pdc.fqus publishes list of the loss
of the allies in killed and wounded, at the stormng
of Petropol0vski, which is as fellows:
The Empire County argus., 1854-10-21

IGNORANCE VS. INNocENCE--1he present Court of
Sessions rule as we are informed. that lawyers who
attempt to deceive the Court are very naughty, and
in SO doing guilty of violating the Constitution
of the United States
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-17

The Legislature met the 9Th of April the King open
ing the session with speech in which he recommend
the passage of laws to render vaccination compulsory
throughout the islands, and the establishment of per
manent board of Health He also recommends the esta
blshment of mint, savings bank, loan for the i'm
provemen of the harbor of Honolulu and the organza
ton Of permanent military force.
number of petitions against the annexation of the
Sandwich Islands the United States had been
ed to the House Of Representatives and referred to the
Committee Foreign Affairs That committee on the
Goth reported as follows:
stThe Committee on Foreign Affairs, to whom was re-
ferred several petitions from Hawaii Nihau and Oahu
relative to the annexation of these islands to the United
States beg leave to make the following report:
That they have examined the above petitions and find
that the matters therein prayed for do within the
scope of the duties Of this House by the Con-
stuton that it is subject belonging exclusively to the
treaty making power, the King and his Privy Council,
and that this House take action in the premises
until it is submitted to them by the King, should he deem
such course wise and proper.
That have the fullest confidence that his Majesty
will take such action in the matter he shall deem for
the best interests of the nation and this House will
operate with his Majesty in any action he may take in
the Constitution.
"Your committee would therefore respectfully
mend that all petitions the subject he referred to his
Majesty the King and that the committee be discharged
from the further consideration of the subject"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-17
HAWAII, (SANDwIcH IsLANDs.)

For the financial years 1S42 and 1843 the Of
this kingdom $48,842. During the years 1850
and 1861 they reached $685. 1885, In 1853 the reve-
nue. was $4,000. The adoption Of the Maine Liquor
Law is in agitation in Hawaii but the Minister Of Foreign
Relations opposes it detrimental the finances of the
kingdom During the year 1853 one hundred and nine
teen foreigners naturazed fifty three being Ameri
cans; and in the period 1901 of public
lands sold for $l5065. There 423 public free
schools taught in the Hawaiian tongue by native teach
ers, 344 being Protestant schools and 70 Catholic. In
these schools 12,205 children taught. The natives
anxious to learn the English language and those who
do not will be strangers their soil. 1859
gallons Of liquor drank during the year. and the
vctions for crime 8,l73, of which number 059
for drunkenness. 1854 marriages were licensed
during the year The statistics of the births and deaths
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-17
THE MAINE DEMOCRACY ON NEBRASKA.

me following resolutions adopted at the State Con-
venton held at Portland the 7th instant express the
sentiments of the Morrill, Democrats of Maine on the
Nebraska question:
Aesoived That deeply lament the atrogation Of the
br1ka bill and we hereby pledge ourselves so to exer-
cise tne right Of suffrage shall speedily and eec
tua|ly result in its restoration
esotp That the pretence that Congress has not the
power 70 enact such laws the ordinance Of 87 is
only false and groundless but variance with the known
vegs of the trainers of the Constitution well with
entire practice Of the Government for than half
q century
RfolUed That consequence of the action of Congress
IN repeating the Missouri Compromise, all compromises
ne subject OF slavery have ceased to be obligatory
SUCH and We hold ourselves full liberty hereafter
agitate for their modification repeal the circum-
stances OF the country shall from time time demand
counsel no resistance the execution of existing
and With slavery in the States propose not interfere
wepant ourselves upon the platform Of the Constitution
with hrm ueterpination to " ask nothing that is
clearly right and submit nothing that is wrong
Tint instrument framed for the pprpose of securing
the blessings Of liberty and it shall by consent
under any pretext be converted into instrument for
the extension of slavery.
Resoloed, That are willing that the South should
have every right they fairly claim under the Const
tutoI but when they demand that slavery shall be
stalled above freedom and insist upon alsfying the De.
mocatc creed abrogang the acknowledged principles
Of tie Constitution and reversing the settled principles
Of the Government for the sole purpose Of extending the
aret of slavery to establish and perpetuate its
prenacy should be false to the principles of freedom
if We did not meet it with determined opposition.
Resolped, That tender hearty thanks to all the
members of Congress who resisted to the last the
of e niquitous Nebraska BILL and especially those Of
our own delegation
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-17
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION IN MAINE.

at Portland on Wednesday. c. G. TALBOT, of Farming
ton, presided Resolutions passed lamenting the
repeal of the Missouri compromise and edgng efforts to
restore it, declaring that all compromises had ceased
to be obligatory and rendering thanks members Of Con-
gress who resisted to the last tho Nebraska bill ANsoN
p. MORRILL, by acclamation nominated candi-
date for Governor. He present and made speech
He denounced the Nebraska BILL and said that although
the Legislature had before its passage almost unanimous
y voted against it, he had doubt that oil the old line
Democrats would be whipped into the support of the
within three months Mr. Morrill, declared that those
who supported him would uphold man nfexibly op-
posed to the Nebraska bill and determined upon its
peal He ready for the fight and he cared not by
whose side he was fighting. s
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-17
SURRENDER OF THE CALIFORNIA FRrEBoorERs

FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE OF MAY 16.
The steamship Southerner arrived this port yester
day afternoon bringing San Diego dates to the 11h in
slant and Los Angeles to the 18th.
Among the passengers are Mr.. VIM. Walker and the
few expedtonists who, through thick and thin, have
adhered to his fortunes They in custody of the
United States authorities and Of the most conspcu
will be brought before the Commissioner this morning
for preliminary examination.
On the 18th Of April Walker and his party which
sisted of hirtyve men, started from the Colorado ut
Howards Point On the 18th they arrived at La Caan-
tur Warmers ranch where they ascerained that the
defence had been recommended by Melendrez and that
Lieut. Carroll and John Faten had been taken prisoners
and executed such.
On the 7th Of May, the ibusters neared the State
line, they were met by detachment of United States
troops As they crossed the line they surrendered them
selves to Capt. H. s. Burton and Lieut.. j. McKnsry
der whose charge they brought to this city pr
soners for violating the United States neutrality laws
AGREEMENT.
The undersigned, representing respectively the Govern
ment of the United States and the socalled Republic
of Sonora, !" have agreed as follows:
Col. William Walker president of the Republic of
Soncra aud party agree to surrender themselves to the
United States as prisoners to abide investigation of
their alleged violation of the act of 1872 in reference to
the neutrality of the United States the following
utlOnS, 10 VII.
MajorJ. McKinstry and Capt H. 8. Burton, of the
army of the United States agree provision and quarter
Col Walker and command at San Diego until the arrival
of steamer when they shall be furnished with trans
portaton San Francisco upon condition Of reporting
themselves under the direction Of Capt Burton to Major
Gen. j. E. WOOL United States army at San Francisco,
prisoners their parole of honor.
AT anchor off Lunto, California, May 8, 1854.
j. McKNsTRY, Brevet Major U. 8. Army.
H. r. BURTON, Capt U. s. Army.
VIM. WALKER, Prest Republic of Sonora.
whilst in Lower California thirteen Of the party were
killed. 1.-TWO Of them having been shot by order of Walker
three died, and one lost in the desert. %H.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-17
THE WEEKLY NATIONAL INTELIIcENcER

The subscription price Of this paper for year THREE
DOLLARS, payable in advance.
For the long Sessions of Congress- (averagipg eight
months the price will be Two DoLLARs for the short
Sessions OaE DOLLAR per copy.
reduction Of 20 per cent Of the full charge
will be made to any who shall order and pay for
one time, five copies Of the Weekly paper and like
ducton Of 20 per cent Tor oneourth OF the full charge)
to any one who win order and pay for at time
or more copies.
No accounts being kept for this paper it will be
warded to any unless paid for in advance
any longer than the time for which it is SO paid.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-17
INDICTMENT OF FOREIGN CoNsULs.-The San
Francisco Transcript Of the 10th May says:

INDICTMENT OF FOREIGN CoNsULs.-The San
Francisco Transcript Of the 10th May says:
Tho Grand Jury empanelled in the United States Dis
trct Court have returned bill Of indictment against
the Consul of France, PATRIcK DILLON for violation of
the neutrality laws in ensting in the army Of Mexi
The bill is similar in specification and detail to that
found against LOUIS DEL VALE, the Mexican Consul
with the exception that only two persons the of
whom given, form the party alleged to have been
listed This is an interesting addenda to the Challenge
affair promising full and complete atonement for the
recent and remarkable anti witness pecuares of Mon
seur Dillon, together with developments which it is
pected will occasion considerable embarrassment
tain parties who have yet figured the matter and
who at this time particularly partial to obscurity
The necessary papers for the arrest of Monsieur Dillon
were issued yesterday evening""
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-17

ACCIDENT FROM CULPABLE PRAcTIcE.--A serious ac-
by the upseting of hack filled with persons returning
from funeral A little child, and half years old,
was fatally injured, and died the next morning The
mother of the child dangerously injured, one
much bruised and otherwise hurt whilst the rest
cnped with slight bruises The drivers were racing
the time Of the accident which would have been even
more disastrous f the horses had stopped when the
carriage overturned and shattered Suit will be in
stituted against the owners Of the hack and heavy
damages no doubt recovered
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-17

APPOINTMENTS FOR THE New TERRIToRIEs-- is being
said around the Washington hotels that the President
has before him upwards of three hundred applications
for the Offices in the Territories of Nebraska and
Kansas and more ]" documents" coming. There are
hut fourteen Offices to be filed. or about twenty ap-
pcants for each Office thus making the chances equal
to the drawing of small prize in Perham Gift Lotte
ry Those especially interested expecting the ap
pointments to be made some time this week-Sdr.
The Rev H. LEE has just been elected Protestant Eps
copal Bishop of Iowa.
MAcAULAY has been unanimously elected president of
the Edinburgh Philosophical Institution, in place Of the
late Professor Wilson.
The cities of Cleveland and Ohio city annexed, and
now form the city of Cleveland The commissioners
nexation appointed by the cities unanimously ratified
the agreement.
There arrived at Quebec this year. up to the 21s of
May 1866 passengers which is increase Of 1866
over the corresponding period last year.
The Concordia Qa.) Intelligencer says: awe are
panied to learn Of the prevalence Of the Asac cholera
on several plantations the Black and Tensas rivers
not twenty miles from We hope the scourge may not
become general among u.s."
Grasshoppers have appeared in swarms at Cumber-
land (Md) and are doing vast amount of damage to
the vegetation.
The balloon with which Mr.. Wise ascended from the
crystal Palace on Friday last aghted the same day in
Eastford, Connecticut, in good condition.
The cornerstone Of an Odd Fellows Hall is to be laid
on the 4h OF July in Norfolk The building to be $50
feet long, 64 feet wide, and four stories high.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-17

"A CHINESE NEwsPAPER.--We received by the last mail
from California the first number Of newspaper pub
ished at San Francisco and printed in Chinese charac-
ters Its title, understand rendered into English
the Gold Hill Necs We literally cannot tell its head
from its TAIL its top from its bottom whether it be
verse prose, although to obscure vision looks
good deal like the former The friend who sends us this
strange-ooking piece Of Typography says, waggshy
con peusag it you will find vast deal of matter entire
" original no doubt besides the latest from the
Celestial Empire. 1t is published, you wM percsive,
weekly, and think you will find it to be very paudble
exchange paper you may depend it has nothing copied
from other journals 1t is very certain that other
journal will copy from it.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-17

The Democrats Of Arkansas have nominated A.
B. GREENWOOD and ALBERT RUST as their candi-
dates for Representatives in the next Congress, te
be voted for in August next.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-17

The New York papers announce the death of Mr.. CHAs
c. WRIGHT, the we'll known medast, who executed the
gold medals ordered by Congress for Generals Taylor and
Scott and the celebrated medal for Mr. Clay He had
superior in his profession in this country and in pr
vate life most amiable and excellent man.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-17
CAPE COP VINDIcATED.-A Cape Cod correspondent of
A. rr;ta III

CAPE COP VNDICATED-A Cape Cod correspondent of
the Boston Atlas writes as follows:
"The Post of Wednesday contains series of resolutions
endorsing the Nebraska BILL said have been adopted by
meeting the Barnsabe Democracy For the information
who live in other parts and for the credit of the good
Cape wish say that tho only persons who took part
this tremendous meeting the rcdoubtable Major Phn
ncy Collector of the Customs for the port of Barnsabe his
deputy Daniel Basse and root and arb DOCTOR The
lutte fred by the disinerested parties Possibly
there might have been two boys present. for decent
man. office holder would have been willing be
such company We know of but Cape Cod who
Government officer who favors that abominabe law.
Is this the way public opinion is manufactured this sub
iect2" .|
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-17

VIM. E. Roberts, young man Of genteel appearance,
from Pennsylvania has been convicted Of New
Orleans in setting FIRE his store the contents Of which
were appraised at 206, and which he had insur
ance OF $4,000. The punishments imprisonment in the
pententiary for life
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-17
MONcAY, JUNE IL, 1854.

After our reply to the Union on Saturday re-
specting the Philadelphia election, we feel it to be
matter Of conscience to soften, by any crumb Of
comfort that falls in way the effect of that ter
rife bouleuersement on our neighboe. We stated
that the result at Philadelphia was Whig victo,y
the Register of that citya neutral paper we be-
ieve says it was only Democratic defeat. We
subjoin the statement Of the Register in its own
words
"The victory Of the opponents of the Administration
is complete and overwhelming 1t is not Wing victory
nor is it claimed such by the Wings themselves 1t is
Democratic defeat And for several thousands Of the
adverse majority if not the whole of it, the Administra
ton may thank Nebraska Will they learn wisdom
We fear not. Though thou bray fool in mortar with
pestle yet will not his folly depart from him"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-17

DREADFUL SHIPWRECK.-A letter dated ut Lima
on the 1lth Of May says:
son the lst instant shocking accident occurred
this coast large armed ship belonging to the Peruvian
navy, called the Mcrcado had been sent to small port
some three leagues north Of Caao bring up troops The
steamer Semac sent with orders the Mercado
back to Caao The lines broke and the ship drifted
against rock, where she biged and swinging clear,
sank, carrying down with her $40 men, 731 of whom
perished, the captain and of the officers among
them"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-17

MORE RIoTING IN BRooKLYN-We learn through the
Telegraph that the Sabbath exercises of street preaching
we're continued ut Brooklyn yesterday with their usual
riotous accomplishments The "Angel Gabriel" and
other fanatics held forth During the disturbances that
ensued pistols discharged by some of the rioters
and several persons were wounded
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-17
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Governor BAKER, in his inaugural address, says
nothing directly of the Nebraska BILL but commends
the Of the President generally, as having JUS
titled the high confidence reposed in him, and en-
titling him to the continued cordial support Of an
intelligent and patriotic people"
The following is copy of the anti-Nebraska re-
solutions which have been introduced into the House
of Representatives, and are to undergo discussion
prior to the election Of United States Senators:
Resolued That the State Of New Hampshire re-afirms
the principles promulgated by her House Of Representa-
hves in 1850 the people bound by compact
pressed implied to suffer the Introduction of slavery
into territory Free and that they unaterably OPP
posed to the erection Of any territory without its proh
bton by positive law
Resolrd That the repeal Of the Missouri Compromise
in violation of those principles unnecessary,
impotc a breach of faith with the North dangerous
and wrong
Resolved, That the course Of Geo. w. Morrison and
Geo. w. Ktredge, portion of delegation in Con-
gress in resisting such repeal receives the hearty and
united approval of the people Of New Hampshire.
Resoioed, That the course of Harry Hibbard, Moses
Norris, and Jared W. Williams the other members of
delegation in voting for such repeal in opposition
the wishes Of the people of the State treacherous
dom and the great of equality and human rights
and meets our decided rcprobation.
JOHN s. WELLS and HARRY HIBBARD are named
as the Administration candidates for Senator's but
they have not yet been formally nominated The
Democrats proposed to assign the election for Tues
day next, but on the motion of Wing the time was
extended to Friday by six majority.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-17

EMroRANTs FOR THE WEsT.-The Chicago correspondent
of the New York Evening Post IN a letter dated June
9th, states that few days previous company Of six
hundred Ohio emgrants started for Nebraska There
considerable Of tide setting that way from this quarter
Most of the parties going out preliminary sur
veying parties, but they will be followed by unprece
dened flow Of emigration there can be any til
ties secured to the lands"
Last week hundred Germans passed through Gin
cnnat for Oregon and hundred and thirty for Me-
braska Minnesota is filling up with unparalleled rapidi-
ty The roads leading to it through Iowa and Wisconsin,
it said literally crowded with teams and stock be-
longing to immigrants
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-17

The PANHANDLE RAILRoAD.-This road, the right of
way for which has been than asked refused
by the Legislature Of Virginia. has been made, indepen
dent OF permission from the Legislature The last Wells
burg Herald says:
'.The rails now down for the entire length of tho
Handle railroad in Virginia. extending from the Ohio
river to the Pennsylvania ne the locomotive daily
trayerses It without let or bnderance On the Pennsy
vana portion operations are in state Of forwardness
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-06-02
OF RESPECT.-Ata NEE

l. ting of Lewisburg Lodge No. sc of the
|. o. of o. F., held on Monday evening the 18th
MAY, 1854, the death of Bro. JAMES S. KELLY
of Philadelphia on the l4Ih in. was announ-
ced. Whereupon committee consisting Of
Bros S. Shrinsr, F. Spyker, J. l.. Denller, Z.
A. Stark and G. L. Derr were appointed to pre-
pare suitable resolutions in reference 10 the
event. At special meeting held on Wednes-
day evening the Committee reported the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, This Lodge has received informa-
ton Of the death Of our late worthy brother, Z.
e. James S. Kelly, in the city of Philadelphia,
on The 18th inst; and whereas, a knowledge
oi MS many virtues as a man and citizen.
mas ehaeared him TO the members ofthis Lodge,
1t is therefore deemed suitable and proper that
we adopt such resolutions as may bear testim-
ony of our appreciation Of our fellow member
and respect for his memory. Therefore be it
Resoired, That while we bow in submission
TO the Divine will, we at the same time recall
with affection the many virtues of the decea-
sed. his frank and amiable disposition, and
integrity Of character.
R.soired. That we mingle our regrets, and
tender our heartfelt sympathy to his afflicted
and bereaved family, and may that all-merci.
ful Providence (who tempers the wind to the
sho!n lamb alleviate theiJ grief and enable