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Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08
L. L. ALEXANDER,
B. F. MOORE,
III. G.. PI.ArT

On motion a committee of two were
appointed from each Ward to collect
funds for the relief Of the citizens Of
Columbia. The committees appointed
we're:
lst Ward-peter Mehen, VIM. A.
Carroll.
I'd Ward-A. J Murphy, c Higbee.
Sd Wrad-Geo S Evans, A w Luck
EFT.
4th Ward-L L Alexander, W Fl
Rulfson.
9TH Ward-Levi Street, B Cruthers.
On motion, H $ Whitney, Esq, was
appointed Treasurer.
A communication from G M Rad
cliff, offering houses and aid to the COM
mittee, was read and received. The
following gentlemen also offer houses
for the use of the committee H NJ
Doyle, P Mehen, l. L Alexander, c F
Dodge, Yaney & Brother, Col B F
Moore, A Schwab, Mr. Allen, Street
Brothers & Co, Il c. Pratt.
On motion, the following gentlemen
were appointed disbursing committee:
lst Ward, R 8 Whitney; ID, J B
Darden Sd, DR. T Kendall 9TH, John
Allyn; 9Th, r T Sullivan
The following named gentlemen wsre
appointed to wait Oh the citizens OF
Columbia, and tender the sympathies
and inequalities Of the citizens Of Sono
"a.
Messrs. Patrick, Alehen, Bertine
Trask and Collins.
G. W. PATRICK, President.
P. @. Berthe, Secretary.
Sonora, July 10, 1854.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08
T. n r d

TIME undersigned would respect
- iuliy inform the pubic, and MS cniidst Il
In Particular, that in consequence of the late
conhagration in Columbia, he is obliged 10
!" DRY UP on his lessons Tor the present. but he
hopes 10 a few weeks to be again able TO revive
his VALUABLE JOURNAL" with considerable
imps ovemen!s. Mr. MUGGINS,
And the rest of the
Editorial portion Of the
Family.
Other side of Jordan,
July 14th, 1854.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08

~ Maj. Farnsworth's Phoenix Sa-
loon was opened on Thursday evening
last, and was perfect jam. 1t remind
ed us little Of the times ef so.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08

LOOK OUT FOR THIEvEs.-A miner
had $500 stolen out Of his cabin, near
the Philadelphia House on Tuesday
last. The thief was seen coming out
of the cabin, and chase was given but
he made his escape.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08

Two saddles were stolen at Knick-
erbockcr Flat, one night this week..
We have no doubt some person ha,
lost horses.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08

James Mills & Co., return their
thanks to their friends and the public
for their valuable assistance in saving
their property.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08

~ The papers, records &c. Of the
magistl ates office were all saved
Judge Carley has rebuilt and is ready
for business.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08

J. G. Northup returns his sincere
thanks to his friends and the public for
their kind assistance in saving his prop
erty from destruction.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08

Hey & Snckney, Tinsmiths can bo
found at the old stand, ready and viii.
ling to do any business in their line.-
At the same place can be found a Sew
ing Machine in full operation.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08

The person who assisted the proper
ty of Dearborn, Robbins & Co., will
please call and receive their pay and
our sincere thanks.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08

The undersigned returns his thanks
to his friends and the pubic for Their
kindness in assisting him in rescuing
his property from destruction.
+. M. CAzNEAU,
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08

Cock Robin, not withstanding his
late misfortune, has fitted up store,
next to the Post & Clipper offices, is
prepared to paint & paper houses.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08
100 REWARD.

" ILL be given for the return of the Bag
w con tanning about $500 in coin that was
lost At the opening of James Mills and Co.'s
vault on last Monday. J. MILLS 4 Co.
July 13, 1854.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08

o. P. Davis returns his sincere
thanks to his friends tor their assistance
in the late fire. He will soon have Q
new stock up from San Francisco.
0. P. DAVIS.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08
No. 81

NO. y.
A N ORDINANCE regulating the
IA width and grade Of side walks.
The people of the town of Columbia
do enact as follows:
SEC. l. That all sidewalks hereafter
built, shall be one ninth (1-9) of the
width Of each street.
SEC. 2. The grade of each block to
be equal, there being no steps permit
ted to be built. Any violation of this
Ordinance shall be considered mis-
demeaneor, and shall pay a reasonable
fine for each and every offence.
Approved July 18th, 1854.
SAMUEL ARNOLD, Pres't.
l certify that the above Ordinance
was passed July 18th 1854.
j. HECKENDoRN, CTk B. T. G..
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08

Geo. Walker who committed sui
eide in San Francisco few days ago,
was citizen of Columbia, and highly
respected by all who knew him. When
he left here he had $1,000, in his pos
session, he leaves a wife and three in
teresting daughters in n. Y, to mourn
his untimely end. Any information
concerning his funds, will be thankfully
received by his friends John Leary, or
Jackson & Stone.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08

The undersigned returns his thanka
to his friends for their assistance in
saving his furniture &c. from the flames.
NILES MILLS.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08

Knapp + Co, state to their friends
that, having aportion of their stock are
now doing business near the old stand.
Columbia, July H., 1854.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08

On Thursday we were shown lump
Of gold intermixed with quartz taken
out of the New England on Saw Mill
Flat, weighing 25 ounces.
The Canonade company on San
Diego Hill have gotten into the pay
dirt, which thus far averages well, and
keeps getting better.
Woodbury. & Co., Knickerbocker,
are doing well, and have been for near
" two years.
Bradish & Co. are also doing well.
Mr.. Brown, the man who became
insane from fright received by the
caving in of bank Of dirt last week,
has recovered sufficiently to work, and
was the lucky hombre to pick up 80
ounce piece last week. He belongs to
the never sweat company.
At Pine Log great preparations are
making to get into the river, and some
very extravagant calculations are being
made as to the large yield. No doubt
some will do very we'll, and particular
ly the claims that were worked last
season. Quite q number of miners
have gone there this week.
The Bucksnort claim at Bensonville
not only wash out gold dust, but many
other valuable articles One day last
week they took out four ounces Of
dust, half Of gold watch, a jack-knife,
and half dime, nailed to board.
Many Of the claims on Gold Hill are
yielding large amount, and will re-
quire years to exhaust them. No bot
tom has as yet been reached. French
Gulch on the opposite side holds out
well, and shares in claims are held st
high rates.
The miners of Springfield and the
fat between there and Columbia are
busily engaged in getting out dirt and
washing Most Of tile dirt has to be
carted to the water, giving employment
to great number Of men, horses and
mules.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08
AWFULLY WRECKED BUT
NOT SUNK.

The subscriber, grateful and thankful
for the patronage received before the
late calamity by fire, now solicits the
continuance of that patronage to Rob
ert Films, who will occupy the premises
heretofore occupied by me, on Broad
way, where he is already receiving some
fresh staple articles.
o. TOWER.
Columbia, July Is, 1854.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08

Jackson & Stone return thanks to
their friends for their efforts in saving
their property. They can be found
at their Hay Store. at the foot Of Main
street.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08
A G AR . u. 0. o. r.

Sotrr & Marshall can be found at
their Corral on Gold Hill, where they
will be happy to serve their friends
and customers with all Kinds of Meat,
Vegetables, &C., at the usual price.
Columbia, July 10 1854
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08

P, 6. Ferguson returns his sincere
thanks to his friends and the public for
their kind assistance on the 10th. To-
morrow he may be found at the Ameri-
can Bakery.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08

sive of the feelings of the people Of
Sonora, who reported the following:
Whereas, the citizens Of our sister
town of Columbia have been visited
with great calamity in the confagra-
ton that has destroyed their entire city,
leaving many of our friends destitute Of
a place of shelter or the means Of ac-
curing the same; therefore,
Resolred, That we, the citizens Of
Sonora, do deeply sympathize with the
people of Columbia in this their recent
calamity, and that We hereby tender
them the inequalities of this city, and
invite tie destitute of that place to-
come to this city, when we will endeav-
or to receive and relieve them in their
necessities.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08

NO TICE.
ME Board of Trustees of thu Town of
IL Columbia at their last meeting received
the report Of J. W. Wallace, town surveyor,
and all persons are hereby notified 10 build ac-
cording to said survey. any Infringement shall
b. considered misdemeanor, aid shall be fined
as per ordinance
Approved July 18th, 1854.
SAINT. ARNOLD, Pres't.
J. HECKENDoRN, CPk. B. T. G..
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08

a Our Express mon will receive
our thanks for full supply of papers.
~ A. P. HOLSTER opens his house
this evening, and announces to his
friends that he is prepared to servo
them with bread, pies, cakes, coffee &c.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08
LUMBER LUMBER

The undersigned has COR sale at his
mill, at Vine Springs, or at the lumber
yard, near the South Church, lumber
of all kinds, and in any quantity, cheap,
for cash.
LEONARD C.. LONG.
Columbia, July Is, 1854.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08

P. s. I would respectfully inform
my friends and the public, that / am
still to be found at my old stand, ready
with the best workmen and the best ma
terial, to execute any work in the tin,
sheet iron, or roofing business, aud will
soon receive from San Francisco an en-
tire new and extensive stock of stoves,
brittania, and tin ware, &c., &c.,
2. w. B.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08
G A r D

The undersigned returns his sincere
thanks to those kind friends at Sonora
who 50 generously offered him pecuni
airy aid, en- hearing of his severe loss by
the late confagration Also, to those
friends who assisted him on the morn
ing of the FIRE.
P. W. BURKE.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-08
MIHING VS..

On Thursday we were shown lump
Of gold intermixed with quartz taken
out of the New England on Saw Mill
Flat, weighing 25 ounces.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02

iskes in Upper Cansds. Every one OF these ur.
der siIty years old, no matter how sfuahd and
miserable. would be received with open arms
should be see fit to run back from Freedom into
Slavery. Nay: they have only to make known
10 their e1.mssters that they would Ike 10 re-
sumo the state into which they were born, to IN
sure their beng promptly sent for and taken back
in such style as to satisfy the most fas'dlou'
taste. Yet. not one Of them per annum seeks 20
better bis condition in that way What Is the
reasopl Have nj they eyes and sweet tooth as
well as Allen Foster Don't they know no"
badly their bread needs buttering and where tue
upctuous desiaerstum is to be found Then why
don't they set of toward their LaDd OF Promise
And Why isn't Foster, instead Of going home to
wait on his master. detained here few months
till lie can persuade afew hundreds of the ptlable
victims of the own restlessness TO return to the
fesb pots of Egypt" Alas alas that haPPl-
ness should be at so shameful discount and not
another solitary niger except Allen Foster-and
he with awhile master eyeing him rather sharply
can be persuaded to prefer the delights OF
Slavery 10 the miseries of Freedom
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02

1t lis q little singular that those who predict
the certain destruction of the allied army occu-
pyipp the Aland Isles, as soon as the ice bridge
connects them with the maiu land, should never
once think Of the discoveries of science, and i'm
proved means of defense which can be effective
ly used by an ice bound fort against an ap-
preaching foe-means of greater force than all
the guns of Bomarsund-and that can be con.
troIed by a single ind dividual. who, by slight
touch of his finger at the first indication of the ap
proach of foe, can doom the invading army to
certain destruction amid the fragments of his
ce-bridge, suddenly blown from under his feet,
sending him, with oil the paraPhernalis OF the
camp, to the bottom of the Baltic at one crash.
We are perfectly aware Of the historical facts
that Charles Gustayus crossed TO these islands
with cavalry and artillery in perfect safety, on
tie ice in 1868; that the Russian army
marched thither from Abo in 1909; and thas
other armies at other times have used natures
winter bridges in northern climes to reach an OPP
posite shore, which they could not otherwise at
tain but this was before man had learned to
handle the lightning, and send it on quick mes
sages of life or death. 1t was before the art
Of traversing the bottom of the ocean with q
stream of unquenchabe electricity had been dis.
covered, and when dry powder, short fuse, and
real fire were the requisites to produce an explO-
sion. Then death was dealt from hand to hand,
or at best from missiles of short range. and guns
with uncertain aim; and then an army might
march on ice with impunity. But now what
General would dare to approach an ice envroned
fortress, when he must march over thousand
barrels of powder, anchored just beneath the sur
face-know ing that every one was connected with
a submerged wire, over which the sentinel upon
every watch tower could speed certain death to
the approaching enemy
Surrounded with Ice, the fortress of BOmar-
sund might send half It's guns as New Years pres.
ents to Cronstait, and still be more impregnable
than with all its guns wei manned with an open
sea beating against its walls. No army can safely
attempt to march over the ice to conquer these
islands, when every man must know that be is liza
bic every moment to see the firm surface change TO
yawning gulf beneath his feet or before his face,
or behind his back, stopping all advance cutting
off all retreat, leaving him easy prisoner, or
prey to the fishes. 1t is too late in the day for
armies to march over ice bridges, to conquer or
re-cOnquer any place occupied by the power,
-physical and scientifc-of France and England.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02

We yesterday had occasion to state that parts
of nj editorial article in HsrPer's Magazine for
August bad beea approved by the friends of ,laVe-
driving at the South; ii is but fair to say in M
dition. that we have since received The Chariesos
Merenry of Aug. % which informs the worldthattn
that srticle "borue on the Nebraska storm, the
craven Of fauaticism invaded Harpers graceful
columns. and croaked in dismal notes the old
"maledictious aud falseboods OF Abolition The
truth seems to be tha. our negro -aogsiDg friends
are very hard to suit and that nothing shor. Of
.doring Their peculiar institution will satisfy their
sensibihties at all.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02
FROM BOSTON.

BosroS, Friday, Sept. l. 1854.
A very thick fog set in last night. Rain COM
moneed falling at an early hour this morning. and
there are indications Of long eastery storm.
The bark Stamboul has been chartered, and will
leave the Navy Yard Charestown, in few days with
stores for the Mediterranean squadron. Letters, &c,
can be sent by her. About the LIST Of October
sci will be dispatched for Porto Praya, with stores
for the African squadron Letters, &C. for that les
tine.ion will be conveyed by her.
The L. S. sloop Saratoga, Commander William s.
Walker last from the Sandwich Islands arrived here
this afternoon.
The Saratoga was dispatched with the Japan treaty.
by Commodore Perry, which was received some
we eks since via San Francisco.
Brevet Major Jacob Zein, of the Marine Corps, Is
a passenger by the Saratoga.
The officers and crew are all well.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02
WEATHER REPORTS.

BUFFALO, Friday, Sept. l, 1854.
The weather 10 quite cool here, and wo have had
light showers at different intervals all day.
CLEvELAsD, Friday, Sept. l, 1884.
There has been aheayy storm west all the forenoon
accompanied by lightning. 1t is cloudy here and the
wind is blowing hard.
Bosros, Friday, Sept. 1, 1884.
The weather continues thick and hazy, with an oc.
casional desceut Of rain.
TORONTO, Friday Sept. /, 1854.
1t has been raining here hard all day. II is now
clearing of.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02

The Freemaa's Journal copies our last article on
the relation of the Catholic Priesthood and People
ofthis country to the Rum Traffic, and disputes the
correctness of some of our pOsitions-this among
them, that the Catholics sell much more than
their proportion of the Liquor drank in this
country. In controyertipg this ayerment, Ta.
Journa! affrms that "the number Of Catholics by
" birth or baptism is nearly if not quite one-half
" the population of this City Our own esti-
mate is One-fourth, and that from one-half to
three fourths of the grog-shops are kept by Cath.
olics The reader will isSee between our esti.
mate and it's antagonist.
But itwere waste : vssssx oil the ground
already traversed between ~ The Journal
closes in as follows,
With 1ut going further with the argument il seems
10 Us that The TRIBUSE must give up s position ar
else ttke Issue with US BY maintaining of the fol-
lowing propositions:
/" lst. 1t is wise to forbid the use of thing whom
such use leads TO prevalent abuse
Or, 3D. The use Of intoxicating drinks. however
moderately is in itself wrong"
We beg leave to assure our cotemporsry that
We maintain both of these positions. We hold
frat with st. Paul that 1T is lawful neither to
'eat meat nor TO drink wiue nor to do any thing
whereby brother is offended or is made weak: ="
and next we hold with the science OF Chemistry
that Alcohol is natural enemy to the human con.
.titution-that no person canimbibe tss a beverage
in any quantity or under any disguise without in
jury. The former Of these positions we hold to
be affirmed by the immutabe principles of Moral
Law the other BY the equally immovable dictates
of Physical Science. Such being the case, we
hold it to be morally wrong and unchristian to
sell Alcoholic Liquors ss q beverage under any
circumstances or in any quantity; and hence it
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02
wHIG CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION AT
ROCkLAND. ME.

RocKLAsD, Friday, Sept l, 1854
A Wing Congressional Convention from the lid
District met here to-day, and the Hon. L. Wilder
Farley was unanimously nominated by ballot for
Congress.
Resolutions were passed denouncing the repeal Of
the Missouri Compromise in favor of the Homestead
bill and of the acquisition of the Csnadss, and Of
continuing the organization of the National Wing
party.
Mr. Farley addressed the Convention at length on
national politics.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02
,.sd.os u, to see the Liquor Traffic upheld Or

ssddeus us TO see the Liquor Traffic upheld or
sooloeized for by Christian ministers or those sa.
tborized to speak in their behalf We beg Ia,
rr,,,uan's Journal to consider this whole sa,jec,
more deeply, in a spirit opposed 10 thit Of Cams
inquiry "Am Iry brothers keeper to study
il in the light she'd upon it By chemical re-
search-snd review its own relation to il as that
of an orgsn which for good or evil influences the
conduct of thousands. We shall yet have rs
JorrusI on our side; but we would rather this
should be ere the conflict is ended aud the victory
WON
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02
CONTINUATION OF THE DROUTH-FIRES
In THE WOODS.

BANGOR, Friday, Sept. l, 1854. .
Tho dronth still continues in this vicinity. The
weather is fine, but little warmer. There Is no
prospect of rain.
The fires are still burning in the woods-eItensive-
ly so in Hancock and Washington Counties, and rew
ones are springing up.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02

in ,uy ether States for the relief Of this class OF
persons, but have coed hopes that in due tme
they will be properly provided Tor in each oi.'
States BY specisl institutions for their training
II aluesYior
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02
CHURCH DESTROYED BY FIRE.

SPRIScFELD, Friday, Sept. l, 1854.
The Congregational Church at East Hampton,
which was destroyed by fire last year and nearly re-
built, sgain burned TO the ground last night TO-.
geher with the parsonage house. II Is believed to
have been the work of an incendiary. The loss is
about 81, 600.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02
THE LATEST NEWS,
RECEIVED By
MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
FROM WASHINGTON.
speci,l Dispsich to The n. Y. Tribune.
yr..u,xg,,y Ex;lay SAINT I

Special Dispatch TO The " 4 Tnbuue.
WAsHiSGToS, Friday, Sept. |, 1851.
Two officers ofthe Engineer Corps and builder Of
Washington. who were selected by tsc Secretary Of
War to value the building known rs Wioders, have
estimated its value at sl9s,ooO. Congress passed
law authorizing its purchase at price not exceeding
se0o, 900. Government is now paying yearly reat
of s2l goo for the building.
The facetous and winning Dr. Reyburn OF Now
Orleans is here, and most cordially entertained
by the President.
Charges of neglect of duties have been brought by
New-Orleans people agsinst Kendall, the Postmaster
at tha, place. The Pcstmaster-General viii thor
oughy investigate the matter.
Rumor says that the Assistant Secretary OF the
Treasury at Washington has intertered in PennsyL
vania in favor of Cadwsllader, against Martin, and
his conduct is offensive to the Administration.
The official statement of the United States Treasury
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02
POSTPONEMENT OF THE OHIO STATE FAIR
CANAL LETTINGS.

BUFFALO, Friday, Sept. 1, 1854.
The Ohio State Fair was postponed until October
the 18th.
The lettings Of tho Western Division of the Erie
Canal took place here Ais afternoon and all of them
were let to contractors from the Western part of the
State.