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Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25

at the present time extremely blessed
with variety of amusing and edifying
entertainments. They have first: Preach
ing; and then the Temperance lectures,
by Miss Sarah Pellet, which might, per-
haps, get up moral reform in this COM
munity, was it not for the Robinson
Theatrical troop, who come in their
turn; everybody goes to see them, and
they laugh SO much in one night, that i,
is not possible for them to look serious
again for month. 1t is NO use to
preach morality when this troop is
round; for one can't stay away from the
Theatre, if MASTER WILLIAM and LA
PETITE SUSAN are there; and if they
60 once, they are sure to 60 again, tho
all the moralists in the world should lee
ture against it. They leave in a few
days for Stockton. We congratulate
the Stocktonians upon their good for
tune. No one will be sorry for spend
ing an evening and few dimes for SO
rich an entertainment.
l will write again POGO tempo.
Yours, truly,
TRANSIENT.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25
THE MINES

As the water is fast drying up, we
have but few items to chronicle, this
week, Of mining news.
Major Harmon & Co., on Poverty
Gulch are making from six to eight dol
lars to the man per day.
Luddy, Burns & Co., on Columbia
Gulch, just back of our Office, took out,
one day last week, between two and
three pounds of gold.
Smith, Portuguese Joe & Co., on
Peirson Hill, washed out, on Saturday
and one-half day on Monday, 1911 oun.
ces.
~ The Hard Up Company, on the
Bird's-Eye lead, Grub Hill, are pen.
etrating the hill with slight show o.
success. After three weeks, by hare
labor, they have succeeded in making wa.
ter, and if not 'sot back by heavy rains
they will probably make grub during
the coming week. They intend to sink
shaft, about sixty-nine feet into the
ledge, when, if they do not find rich
deposit, they will abandon the claim
in disgust.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25

OPPOSITION LINE TO STOCKTON
We refer our readers to a notice un.
der this caption, in another column. L
will be seen that the proprietors have
put on a daily line of stages between
Columbia and Stockton, leaving the A.
merican Hotel, every morning, at 5 o.
clock, passing through Springfield, and
arriving in Stockton in time to take the
San Francisco boats; and leaving Stock
ton on the arrival of the boats, reaches
Columbia at S, P. NJ. Our citizens
should give every encouragement to this
line, as it is for the interest of our citi-
zens that it should succeed. Of its su.
periority, in regard to the route and the
time through, there can be no doubt, as
it is q fixed fact.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25
A SAFE INVESTMENT.

TINE undersigned, being DESTROYS of leaving
Il the country. offers for sale the following
properly, situate at Gold Spring, about one
mile from Columbia
One of the celebrated Gold Spring Water
Privileges, the first on the stream, fitted with
two toms, awnings, wheelbaTows, &c, in per-
feet order for use.
Two good mules, with two carts, iron axled
and Sydney wheeled.
One iron axled cart, with patent cast-iron
hubs.
One board and shingled barn, Ia = ID. with
bins for barley, and about one ton Barley, and
1900 lbs. Hay.
Fowl house. with about fifty fowls.
Miners cabin, well supplied with cooking
utensils, &C., &c.
For particulars, apply on the premises.
F. w. H. AARON.
Gold Spring, Nov. rs, "a.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25
Prospectus
SAN JOAQUIN REPUBLICAN,
OF The WEEKLY

q In order to meet the necessity that ex-
lists for the circulation Of CHEAP rarku in the
Interior, the Proprietors have determined to
issue aWEEKLY SAN Joaquin REPUBLICAN,,
at price that will bring it within the reach
OF every one. The subscription for one year
will be FIVE DOLLARS. 1t will be the
CHEAPEST paper in the State, and as large
as any newspaper out of San Francisco.
The object OF the Publishers will be to make
ii empha,cally FAMILY PAPER. 1t will al
ways be their aim to select Tales which incul-
cate high moral sentiment and to publish
articles calculated to improve the tafte and in
struct the judgment.
In Politics, as hitherto, the REPUBLICAN
will be Democratic ; but with reference 20 the
duties of all public officers, it will "Nothing
extenuate, nor aught set down in malice"
1t will advocate Reform in the Government, a
reduction of taxes and lessening of the bur-
dens of the people.
The subject Of Education, tho proper dis
tribution of the public lands Sc, apar, for this
purpose, and the advancement OF good system
of common schools, will receive the careful
consideration and earnest support which their
great importance demand
The latest and most reliable news from all
quarters OF the world. will be found in its COL
umns; also the important city items, maria.
ges and deaths. list of passengers by the stean,-
ers. and the List of Letters in the Stockton
Post Office.
Particular attention will be devoted to Min
ing and Agriculture as these are the most
important interests of California ; they are the
landmarks Of the Golden State. and in which
the people of this and adjoining counties are
most Immediately interested.
The REPUBLIcAN will he printed hns
white paper, with new and beautiful type. AMI
contain twenty eight columns of choice read
ing NATTER for the small sum Of FIVE Dol.
LARS per annum payable Invariably in al
rance. The frs, number will hc issued To-
MORROW, SATURDAY the llth No
vember.
~ All communications to he addressed to
II. &. BHAnronD. Editor. or
H. e. PATRICK & CO., Publishers.
SrocKTox. November 10. 1854
n. D.-The above Periodical is certainly
the cheapest, as we'll az the most reliable ,ne-
dunn. through which the miner may cb,ara
the important news Of the day, foreign ani
domestic.
Jack w. SMIrn. Sole Travelling Aa't.
A. A. HU~NEwELL Local Ag't, Columbia.
Nov. 8. ga -3m
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25

ARMoRY HALL.-The new theate,
now building on Broadway, by Johr
Leary Esq, is to be called ArmorJ
Hall. 1t will be 62x3O feet. The stage
will be about IL feet deep, and the Hal
will be 5Ox30 feet in the clear, with q
fine floor for dancing. It will be finish
ed in about ten days. The Hall will be
used as an Armory for the Fusileers, and
also for ball room, and theater.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25
For the Columbia Gazette.
SAN ANDREAs, Nov. %, 1854.

SAN ANDREAs, Nov. %, 1854.
Editor Gazette An item of news
from this region, though not remarkable
for its variety, may nevertheless prove
interesting to some of your readers-a.
it has redeeming trait, in the shape
Of truth; truth is bright gem, and is
always the same. In speaking of the
improvements now progressing in this
vicinity, shall avoid eulogy, and unless
I should eulogize, 1 must say but little
in praise. There is spirit Of generos-
ity about the people in these parts which
one does not meet with everywhere
there is candor in their department
can but commend; and to take them as
a whole, there is an agreeable gentility
about them that suits me to charm
TT houses, it is true, remind one Of
thu paImy days of forty-nine. But
what of that? Mayhap their extensive
mines SAVIOR a little Of those primitive
days also. The fact IS, the people OF
San Andreas have, into the good ground
Of their judgment, received lesson on
economy, from the numerous confagra-
tions that have visited the neigboring
towns, and have pro6ted thereby
Hence their determination to let the
building of the city alone, until they
can build one of some material that s
proof against fire. This operation will
be commenced early in the coming
Spring. The site of San Andreas is
quite handsome, and perhaps some day
will be the city of this county, the exer-
tions of the citizens of Mokelumne Hill
and environs, to the contrary notwith-
standing.
The mines in the country round about
are very fair. You cannot hire a COM
mon laborer for less than four dollars per
day, as he would rather dig for himself
than work for less; from which one must
infer that the lowest estimate that can
be placed upon the diggings here, is four
dollars day.
The citizens Of San Andreas, Mok.
Hill, Campo Seco, Chill Camp, &c., are
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25

COLUMBIA GuLcH FLuM1rc Com
PANr.-It will be seen, by notice in
another column, that meeting of the
Company will be held at Odd Fellows
Hall, on Monday evening next. The
stock in this company is fast being taken
up, about $1,000 being already SUBJ
scribed. The next will probably be
taken during the coming week.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25
TO THE PUBLIC.

A N absurd rumor has been prevalent in
1Athis community for few days back, that
the undersigned had left Columbia, to avoid
litigation and his creditors. The silly story
was propagated in spirit of petty spite and
jealousy. and was totally false. The under
signed would be obliged to those having &C
counts against him, to present them, duly au-
thenticated, and those owing him. he trusts
will make immediate payment. If the latter
request is complied with, there n, ed be no
fears of his solvency. ]. w. BEAN.
Columbia, Nov 25, SILT.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25

SoNoRA.--WooD's CREEK.-For
years past, the crossing at Woods Creek,
on the road out of Sonora, has been to
all wayfarers, most intolerable nuisance
disgraceful alike to the City of Sonora,
and to the County. 1t has often been
asked why it is that the authorities Of
our sister City have so long allowed this
plague spot to exist at their very TIRES
hold, and to remain an exception to the
very spirited improvements that have
been made in and about their borders.
To such anxious enquiries, we are an
swered, that it is just without Sonora
chartered limits, and, therefore, those
who have to wade through the mire at
the crossing, must consider her authori-
ties as entirely blameless. This is prob
ably very satisfactory to these who are
readily and easily satisfied, and particu-
larly gratifying, doubtless, to the luckless
wight, who, upon arriving within the
City limits, finds himself we'll besmeared
with mire, throug II his efforts in crossing
this modern Jordan. We are not quite
as readily Accommodated with an excuse,
and are free to express ourselves, as en-
pertaining tie opinion that it is very dis
creditable, not only to the City Fathers,
but to the citizens themselves, that they
should have thus long allowed the main
and principal entrance into their midst,
over county road, travelled by the
largest portion of those who come in and
pass out of Sonora, to remain at all
times, and in AL seasons Of the year, a
disagreeable and improper passage; to
continue for many months in each year,
a decided nuisance, while at times, and
that not unfrequently, it is place of
positive hazard to life and limb. 1t was
due to Sonora, that she should long since
have done the needful at the spot we al
lude to, and if unwilling or unable to do
it, to have demanded Of the County au-
thorities, that they should give it proper
attention, and bestow the requisite i'm
provement.
If we may not look to the City, we
trust our very intelligent and spirited
young friend, Capt. Darden, who is a
citizen of Sonora, and recently elevated
by his fellow-citizens of the County, to
the honorable Office of Supervisor, will
give Woods crossing at Sonora, his atten-
ton. Come Captain! make a recon-
moissance Of this place draw up your
Field mites, estimate the cost of Pom
toem and at the next meeting Of the
Board have an order passed that it shall
be thrown over the creek; and when your
fellow citizens of Columbia, Shaw's Flat,
Springfield, Bensonville, and Gold
Springs, this way, as we'll as those from
over the Hills and the River all along
the populous section deploy over it, you
will be gratefully remembered. Many
a poor fellow who has made bold leap
at Woods Creek, fell short and plump
e d in up to his knees, or who has lost
his balance in attempting to cross over,
on the poles placed there as means
Of accommodation, and found himself
stuck fast in the mud, will bless your
memory, and vote for you at the next
County election.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25

MILITARY AND CIVIC BALL.-It is
rumored that grand Military and Civ
ic Ball will be given by the Fusileers,
at Armory Hall. Columbia, on Christ
mas evening. 1t is expected that the
Sonora Greys will be present. 1t will
undoubtedly be the most brilliant affair
of the season.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25
Armory Corps of Fusileers,
Columbia, Nov. 81, 1854.

W ORDER, No. TO. u
In compliance with orders from the Adju-
tant General of the Militia of the State, issued
under date of the nth inst. the officers and
members of the Corps of Fusieers, are hereby
directed to assemble at the Armory, on the
evening of MONDAY, December the 9TH, at
o'clock, to fill the office of Z" second second
Lieutenant and of Orderly Sergeant"
By order,
THOS. N. CAZNEAU, Com'dt.
H. X. WHITE, acting Orderly.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25

%We refer our lady readers to the
advertisement of Phillip Schwartz
He has just received splendid assert.
ment of dry goods and fancy articles
for the season, which he will dispose of
Is low a. any dealer in the mines. A
person who advertises, aluays has the
best assortment. A word to the wise
G0 ~
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25

So WE Cove invite attention to an adj.
vertisement in another column, under the
head of "To the Public" 1t forms a fine
commentary upon society as it now exists, and
of the extraordinary license people seem to
possess to NEEDLE with affairs that do not be-.
long to them. The absurd rumors spoken of
have been in circulation for few days back
against the good name of the advertiser, and
now that he is again in our midst, the
propagators of the falsehoods are afraid to &C.
knowledge their own dastardy conduct
We sincerely trust that this attempt to ma
lign the character Of good citizen will be a
lesson in the future to those whose only mis-
sion is to create discord in the community.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25

uMajor vanarsdale, will please accept our
thanks for Atlantic and California papers by
the opposition stage line from Stockton.
u Our thanks are due Adams & Co., for
the first delivery Of papers per Sierra Nevada.
Also for State exchanges.
u We are under obligations to Wells,
Fargo & Co., for States papers and California
exchanges,
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25
NOTICE.

To THOSE WHO DESIRE TO BE ENLIGHTENED.
The members of the Columbia Lyceum. and
all others, are requested to meet at the M. f
Church, on Saturday Evening, Nov. 25th at
o'clock, for the purpose of re-organizing the
Lyceum. JAS. STOTr, Pres.
T.. A BRIER, Sec. Nov.25-lt.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25

~ Robinson, who was shot, last
week, by Vaughn, died Of his wounds,
on Wednesday. Vaughn was re-arrest-
ed, yesterday, and is now in the lookup.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25

ExECuTIoN.-It is understood that
Gov. Bigler has ordered out the Column
bia Fusileers and Sonora Greys, to be
present at the execution of Bruce and
Crooks, at Sonora, on the Sch of next
month.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25

THE LADIES FESTIVAL, on Thanksgiving
Evening, at Clark's Hotel, we understand, was
brilliant affair. A fine band was in attend
ance, and the dancing portion of the guests,
did not ego home till morning."
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25

70 The Fusileers held a spirited
NEE ting at Armory Hall, on Thursday
evening, at which about forty members
were present.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25
NOTICE.

A MEETING of the Stockholders Of the
n Columbia Gulch Fluming Company will
he held at Odd Fellows Hall, Monday even
ing next, Nov. 81, at o'clock. AL are re-.
quested to be present. BIZ OnDKR.
Columbia, Nov rs, SILT.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25
SATURDAY, NOV. IS, 1854.

STATES MAIL.-The Atlantic and Eu.
ropean Mails will close, at the Post Office, in
Columbia, on Tuesday evening, at o'clock.
The "Gozette," 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, 1854-11-25

~We are indebted to Beach Il Herd, ba-
kers, on Washington Street, for splendid
pumpkin pie, a. thanksgiving present.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25
CITIZENS
Opposition Line

From Columbia to Stockton,
oia Springfield, Tattletoun,
and crossing at the Central Ferry.
Leave the American Hotel, at o'clock, every
morning, arriving at Stockton in time for the
boats to San Francisco.
Returning, leaves Stockton on the arrival Of
the boats, and arrives in Columbia at S, P. NJ.
J. HUTCHINGS & Co.
H. SMITH, Agent,
American HOTEL Columbia.
Columbia, Nov. IS, 1854.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25

THANKsGIvING.-The Post Office ard
Banking Houses, in town, were closed, on
Thanksgiving day.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25

Narrow EscAPE-On Sunday evening
last Mr.. David Crockly of Sonora, fell into
a hole about so feet deep, on McKennie's
claim. Pierson Hill, and strange to say ,esca ped
with but little injury, no bones being broken.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25

" Capt. McDougal, brother OF ex.Gover-
nor McDougal, was the winner Of the large
diamond in Duncan's Art Union, but prefer
ing the $4,000, it was paid to him by Mr. Dun
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25

II AS the wagon, or which our paper left
Stockton, has broken down, somewhere on the
road, we are obliged to use paper Of a smaller
size.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-25

s@-If you require the services of q
good lawyer, call on J. 0. Oxley. See
his card.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-03-01
! The Columbus Organs. {?)

H.m|E a.
We scarcely know what toihink or say
sol he conduct Of The the editors Of the
Ohio Statesman and Ohio STATE Democrat.
III one q 80 believe all they say of each
Other. moi one Of them is 6t TO occupy his
:prSssnt position. II the charges Of the
.,Staiesnan be true. the Democrat is bought
.upAbody and soul. Andifthe statements
.of the Democrat are 70 be relied upon,
then Is the Statesman owned and con,roll-
ed by wings. Each charges the other with
ix6srisg 20 create divisions and dissen.
sions ia tho Democratic party.
-ysThsse editors. we suppose, have the
right 10 pursue whatever course may seem
o.thsm best; but il is certain that the la.
bofs q. neither tend to promote the har.
mony Of The party. We believe. howev-
or that al they may say Of each other viii
not work any permanent injury to Demo-
crs,ic nisasnres. The success or failure
81 silhaf of these papers is a matter o
small moment 10 the Democracy Of the
State. vhen compared TO the triumph o
their principles. g s.s.s
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-03-01
The Nebraska Bill.

This measure is still the all-important
feature in the Congressional proceedings;
and as all the members of the Senate have
not yet had their say, no final action has
been had on the bill.
That part Of the 18th section Of the bill.
which relates to slavery and the Missouri
compromise. is as follows:
..'rhat the Constitution, and all laws Of
the United States which are not locally in.
applicable, shall have the same force and
effect within the said Territory of Nebras-
ka as elsewhere within the United States;
except the eighth section of the act pre-
paratory to the admission Of Missouri in
to the Union. approved March 6, 1920.
which being inconsistent with the princi.
pies of non-intervention by Congress with
slavery in the States and Territories. as
recognized by the legislation Of 1850, COM
monty called the compromise measures, is
hereby declared imperative and void, it
being the true intent and meaning OF this
act not to legislate slavery into any Ter
ritory or State. nor to exclude it therelrom;
but to leave the people thereof perfectly
free to form and regulate their domestic in
stitu,ions in their own way. subject only
to the Constitution OF the United States,
under schich the people Of the Territory,
through their appropriate representatives,
may, if they see fit. prohibit the eristence
Of slacery therein.''
So much of the foregoing as is in italics
is the amendment offered by Mr.. CHASE.
By this our readers will be able to un.
derstand the question at issue on this new
slavery agitation project, which was sup
posed to have been put at rest by the com.
promises Of 1850.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-03-01
III. 8. Senator.

Who is to be the next u. S. Senator
from this State, is not yet determined. /
any more meetings have been held by the
Democratic members Of the Legislature to
make nomination, the result has moi
reached US.
We notice that many Of our exchanges
are speaking out upon this subject. and
giving their views as to who is and who is
not, the favorite Of their respective coun.
ties ,For that important and responsible po-
sition.
We had thought Of giving our opinion
as 10 who was the choice Of the Democra-
cy Of Monroe; but alter rejecting upon
the matter, we have come to the conclusion
that Il is no part Of our duty. The mem
bsrs Of the Legislature are presumed to be
better informed upon that subject than ed
ifors Of newspapers, and whya Simply
because il is q part Of their business TO
mske themselves acquainted with the will
OF their constituents, and then to carry it
out. They are. without doubt, in the con-
siani receipt Of letters from various parts
or their counties and districts, and are
iherefore Informed Of the choice Of those
whom they represent. When an editor
expresses an opinion it is set down at
-once, by community, either as his individ-
uai preference, or the preference Of a lew
democrats at the county seat.
III casting his vote for Senator, MEM
her Of the Legislature should be well sat-
isied that be is rejecting the will Of his
county ordisirict, as he will be held to a
strict accountability for his vote.
PsS. After the foregoing was written,
We received The Democrat, Of Saturday,
giving the following additional ballotings,
x..ss;lI ,xishnuf a choice.