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Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29
AYASKEE TRrcK-A letter from

A YANKEE TRIcK.-A letter from
an officer Of the British feet in the
Black Sea, states that they recently
saw large vessel eight or ten miles a.
head, which they fully believed to be a
Russian man of war, as she made all
sail to get away, and showed no colors
AS they rapidly came up with her, she
took in sail until she was under reefed
topsails-fgiting trim-so the English
ship beat to quarters, and the pine
sounded loudly, Hands, bring tie ship
into action For some three minutes
every thing was bustle-casting the guns
loose, clearing the decks, &c. Five
minutes more: and every gun was shott-
ed and primed, and the men standing
with the match-lines in their hands,
waiting for the word to fire. Just as
they got within good distance, the
stranger ran up American colors, and
coolly told them he would have hoisted
them sooner, but he 'oamtsd to see how
smartiy they acoald clear for aetiom.-
The saucy Yankee captain was for put
ting them through their exercise
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29
1y DR. GUYSOTT'S IMPROV-
ED EXTRACT OF YELLOW
DOCK AND SARSAPARHLA mt

DOCK AND SARSAPARILLA, put
up in the largest sized bottles, contain
ing more of the pure Honduras Sarsa-
parsla than any other preparation OK
tant, which is chemically combined with
the Extract Of Wild Cherry, thus max
ing the remedy more thoroughly eff
cent than any other Sarsaparilla before
the public. At the same time it is per-
fectly free from all mineral poisons,
which cannot be said of any other of
the Sarsaparilla compounds. The in
valid should beware of poiscns. Mer-
curry, Iron, Quinine, Potash, Iodine,
Sulphur, Arsenic, and many other min
eral and metallic poisons, enter into and
form the active basis of most of the
Sarsaparillas and Panaceas Of the day.
Guy sott's Compound Extract of Yellow
Dock and Sarsaparilla does not contain
a particle Of these substances, as any
one can ascertain by applying the nee
essary tests. Let all poisonous Sarsa-
parilla alone, and use Guysott's In
proved Extract of Yellow Dock and
Sarsaparilla, which is thoroughly efica-
cious, perfectly harmless and purely
vegetable. All kinds of disease yield
to its genial influence.
For sale at all the principal Drug
Stores in the State. Park & White
Sole Agents, to whom all orders must
be addressed. Office No "a Merchant
street, Sd door above Montgomery.
4. S. HOLDEN & CO., Agents at
Stockton.
San Francisco, July 90, '54-eo-sm
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29

A GRAND BALL INA Coal PIT
GA traveller Under Ground" thus de
scribcs an entertainment which came of
recently in an English coal mine =
The ball room was situated at depth
OF lie rly one thousand one hundred
feet below the surface of the earth, and
was in the shape of the letter J., the
width being fifteen feet, and the base
twenty-five feet; perpendicular h. sht
forty-eieht feet. Seats were placed on
the sides Of the ball room, the Ao5r was
dried and tagged, and the whole place
was brilliantly Illuminated with lamp
and candles. The company began to
assemble, in approp;ia sc dresses, abou,
half past nine in the morning, aud con-
thu; until one in the afternoon.
The men engaged in the work, their
wives and daughters, and swoethcarts,
several ncighbors and their wives, the
p-oprie'ors and agents with their ladies'
and sundry friends of both sexes, VIII.
had courage to avail themselves of the
privilege; all these gradually found
their way to the bottom Of the shaft
Immediately Oh their arrival there, they
proceeded to the extremity of the drift
to the face of the coal, local never has
a white face, though it sometimes has q
clean face, in mining language wher,
each person hewed piece Of coal as !
memento of the ball, and then returned
to the ball room.
AS soon as a sufficient number Of
guests had assembled, dancing com
mencad, and was continued without in
PERMISSION until three in the afternoon
No distinction was made among the
guests, and born and bred ladies Joined
in a general dance with born and bred
pitmen's daughters. All now returned
ia safety, and in nice, clean and wei
lined baskets to the upper regions, de-
lighted with the amusements in which
they had been engaged A local band
of miners musicians was in attendance
and the pit was filed with music and
merriment. The genii of the caverns
were started, and the young dandiiad
women never looked so hsppy and SO
gay
Refreshments were not forgotten,
cold punch and malt liquor of all kinds
were dispensed in abundance. 1t was
estimated that between two and three
hundred persons were present, and that
nearly one-half of them females. Ii
must be remembered that the pit was
clean, prepared, and had not been
worked SO that no smoke and dust ex-
udsd from its mouth, and every facility
was given for comfortable, slow and
safe descent.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29

PosTPoNMENT OF THE PACIFIC :
RAILROAD Built will be perceived
by our congressional report for yester-
day that the House Of Representatives
postponed the Pacifc-railroad bill until
the second Monday of December next.
The proposition came from the friends
of the bill, and is regarded as the wis
est disposition that could at present
have been made of it consistent with its
ultimate success. The able and dis
tinguished gentleman, Hon. Jas. Nc
Dougal, of California, who reported the
bill to the House, concurred in the pro-
priety and expediency of postponing it.
Any other course would have resulted
in its overwhelming defeat Several
causes conspired to render this action
on the part of the House judicious. In
the first place, the reports Of the survey
provided for by the last Congress, and
intended TO secure the best route for the
proposed railroad between the Missis-
sippi river and the Pacific ocean, have
not been received and laid before Con-
gress and without this highly impor-
tAnt information members would have
felt indisposed to act. Hence there has
been no investigation of the subject
commensurate with its manifest and ad-
united magnitude. Other questions Of
highly exciting character having &C
cupi7d the att, ntion of Congress since
December last, it became matter Of
the first consideration that the measure
should not be forced to vote till gen
tfemen were fully prepared to discuss it.
Mr.. McDougail deserves great credit
for the ability and learning he has ex
hibited in the support of his bill and
he will not be the loser--nei,her him
self nor the Pacific railroad bill--by the
course he has wisely pursued in ordc,
to insure it the support of the repre-
sentativcs Of the people. - WashinstoA
| UaaoM
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29
Stoves & Stove Pipe.
P. N. BURKE

Would respectfully announce to the
citizens of Columbia and vicinity, that
he has recently opened Stove and Tin
store in Broadway, opposite the eagle
Cottage Boarding House, Tin ware
Wholesale and retail, merchants and
others can be supplied at San Francisco
prices including freightage. Has also
on hand large assortment, Of Japaned
Enameled g. Brittania ware Miners
Pumps made to order, and in fact all
kinds of job work done with neatness
and despatch, on the most reasonable
terms. A liberal share of patronage is
solicited Quick sales and small profits
N. BIN Roofing done in salts
factory manner and on reasonable terms.
p. N. BURKE.
Columbia, July, 8, tf-S7-'54
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The subscriber offers for sale his fine
Ranch of 300 acres, 40 of which is
under cultivation, adjoining Gold Springs
Ranch, near the village ofGold Springs.
There are three buildings on the ranch,
and there is also two fine springs on the
premises, one at the head supplies wa
ter enough the year round to irrigate 5
acres There is $50 acres of the best
woodland, white and black oak and
pine, so cords are cut and put up
The cultivated portion contains every
kind of vegetables, all in fine condition,
and the purchaser in few years would
realise a fortune.
N. B--There are also, wagons, and
all the farming implements necessary on
the ranch.
For further particulars, apply at this
office, or to the subscriber on the prem
Uses
STEPHEN S. HILL.
Gold Sprinps july 22.-'54-S9-3m.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29
MARRIAGES..

At the Church in Springfield, on
Sunday, 23d inst, by Rev. J. w. Bri-
err, Mr.. GUsrAvE WM. RvDoRrr to
Miss HENRIETTA ScHLEICHER, all of
Columbia.
On Wednesday June the 18th, at
Pitsburg, Penn, by the Rev. Bishop
Simpson, Mr.. ALFRED A. HUME
WELL, Postmaster of Columbia, Cal.
and Miss LIZZIE Z. Bowman, of that
city.
Il was with extreme pleasure we per-
rused the above notice in one of our
eastern exchanges. So at last our old
friend the man of letters has been struck
by Cupid's arrow, drawn at his heart by
well aimed Bowman. We wish him
joy, may his wound not prove danger
Gus, but on the contrary may lie enjoy
many days of happy and pleasant mo-
ments,-and may the responsibilities of
after life rise up and call him bless ed.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29
F o r S A l. E .

Being desirious Of going into ether
business, I will dispose of my Store
House, together with lot of goods,
consisting of Miners Tools, Cigars &C.
very low for cash. The Store is situa-
ted on Saw Mill Flat, one of the most
fourishing Camps in the Southern
Mines. Attached are Commissions,
Sleeping apartments, and large dining
room sufficiently large to accommodate
twenty boarders.
CHAS. S, LECKIE.
Refer to ". Brown s. Go. Columbia
Saw Mill Flat, July %, '54-9O-3w.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29

Powers OF MEMoRY.-Boys are
sometimes endowed with remarkable
memories. The Keen family, of the
State of Texas, consisted Of three girls
and boy,-the latter only four years
of age. They were all sitting round
the fire one evening, engaged in telling
how far back they could recollect. One
of the girls recollected when she had "a
doll which winked with both eyes. -
Another recollected when she was "a
little baby, and Nancy tickled her feet.
Johnny Keen, who was the last and
least of them all, said he recollected
",ous thnn that" "How wus :" said
all the girls in breath. "Oh, l re-
collect three weeks afore Use born, and
how cried all the Time for fear I'd BE
a gal -
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29
DAGUERREOTYpESi
PORTRAITS VIEWS OF MINING CLAIMS 81
A. DE COSMOS,

A. DE COSMOS,
DAGuERREorYplsr, would respectfully
inform the citizens of Columbia and its
vicinity, that be has just erected 2 large
Saloon next door to Oxley & Camp
bells Drug Store, State street, Colum
bia
Having practised the art several yr.
in the States and California, he is pre-
pared to take
PORTRAITS,
with all the late improvements and
trusts he can insure satisfaction to all
who may favor him with sitting
Having had large amount of expert
ence in taking views of mining claims,
mills, stores, residences, and landscapes,
he readily offers his services to those
DESTROYS OF securing good views Of min
ing claims, sc.
Opcn .cery day. Prizes moderate.
Columbia, July s. 81 If
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29
MINERS EXCHANGE
AND SAVINGS BANK.

All monies left at this Banking House
will bear an interest of one and half
per cent, per month, redeemable at
pleasure, counting interest from date of
deposite Gold dust left at this Office
to be assayed, or for coinage at the
United States Branch Mint, will receive
immediate attention; and the results
from assaysIwill be returned every forty
eight hours and the charge in all cases
will only be one and half per cent,
including all charges for Assay and
Coinage, or one-half per cent. for assay
alone, when the amount is fifty ounces
and upwards; all amounts under fifty
ounces, the price will be s..
Miners and Merchants leaving gold
dust at this Banking House to be assay
ed, can have an immediate advance on
their gold without any charge for ad-
vancing.
Bills of Exchange on the Eastern
Statas at ninty days from date, or at
sixty days from sight, will be drawn at
par. Sight Drafts will be drawn three
per cent. or at the usual rates at the
time of drawing.
Mint Certificates purchased at rca-
sonable discount. Gold dust and gold
bars purchased at the highest market
price.
Rich Quartz Specimens valued free
Of charge, and the highest price paid
for them when offered for sale.
Corner of Montgomery and Sacra-
mento Streets
San Francisco, July %. '54-s9-3m.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29

son to whom they may fall This sum,
in itself, is handsome little fortune,
and will be Immediately delivered,
should he desire the exchange.
For the purpose of disposing Of this
magnificent collection of Valuable and
Beautiful Goods from Europe, an
A r T. UNlO N
Has been formed on the plan of similar
Associations in London and Paris. The
intent is to give to all an opportunity to
secure for their Homes, at trifing cost
something pertaining to the artistic and
beautiful that the Cottage of the Ar
tisan and the dwelling of the Millionaire
may alike boast that which money can
not replace, and which the man of taste
in every walk of life may appreciate.
The whole will be divided into Shares,
placed oy general wish as low as
O " E DOL L 4 r E 4 C. II!
Giving to the Holder an interest, by
purchase, in the entire collection, and
constituting a Membership with all the
privileges annexed thereto, and the
right to decide on the Mode of Distri-
button. When the Sale is completed
by the disposal of all the Shares, the
Property will await the order Of the
Shareholders, through the fair and i'm
partis! decision Of Committee chosen
by themselves The Number of Shares
will be in the proportion Of Sixteen te
each Article in the Catalogue.
I ne satisfaction heretofore rendered
by our house in all its transactions it.
long standing reputation are guarantees
Of the faithful discharge Of the trust
and prompt delivery of every article
specified. The same course that has
gained US this position will be strictly
adhered to, that no dissatisfaction Cal
possibly occur.
CERTIFICATES OF SHARES
e@ ARE NOW EEADY AT -0a
o v T. ID @ L L A Il Z 4 & II
e@- Several articles of this Suberl
Collection have been just received, ant
are open for Examination. IDa
Shares in DUNcAN's California Ar
Union for sale at
ADAMS g. CO., Columbia
San Francisco, jy 90, '54-S9-tf2d]
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29
PORTER HOUSE
BOARDING EST ABLISUM ENT

ts.ssaA The undersigned begs to t.
.;a,s form his friends and the public
hi@aA@ that he has re opened his house
at the old stand, Broadway and Wash
iag'on streets, where parties may de-
pend on being treated with every satis-
t,action. Having associated with him,
James Earngey of Stockton. They will
every thing in their power, to merit
share of public patronage. In con
x;on with the Boarding, they have
lrtcd Porter House, for the sale of
he best Porter, Ale, & Cider, cool from
the cellar, which can be procured in
California. Liquors of every description,
also cooling drinks to suit the season.
THOMAS HIGGINS,
Broadway & Washington SIS
Colunhia June l7,-S4-lm
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29

HOUSE,
81 and SO Pacific st., betaceen Sansome
and Battery, S. F.
"a E. HYDE, proprietor of the a.
Iii bove-named house, desires bis
friends and the public to know that he
has recently enlarged, reftted and re-
furnished his Hotel, and is now prepar-
ed to furnish superior lodgings for gen
tlemen, ladies and families. His table
is provided with the beat the market
affords, prepared by excellent cooks,
and served by civil and attentive wait
crs. His guests viii find every thing
essential to comfort, with none of the
annoynnccs connected with dram sell
ing. 1t is truly gratifying to see that
those who have stopped with him once,
stop again when they come this way,
and he would only add that, in view of
his extension and improvements, there
is now room for both themselves and
friends; and if they cannot remember
our new name-which, bye the bye, is
the original name of orr wonderful city,
and will distinguish our house from ev-
cry in the world, (the principal reason
why it was adopted) they can at least
remember No, SO Pacific street, being
on one of the principal thoroughfares
leading from the steamboat landing.
B% Terms moderate.
San Francisco, July 90, '54-9o-tf
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29
PALACE SALOON.

Our friend JOHN, at the Palace, can
not be excelled, not only with regard to
comprising sundry comforts appertaining
to tho inner man in "can't be beat
style" but in the quality of his wines
and Liquors. AS we profess 6 know a
thing or two in regard to such matters,
we cheerfully recommend our friends
and readers to give him call, and par
take of some Of his Vouchers in the
way of Punches, Mountainers, Sherry
Cobblers, Mint Juleps, Egg Noggs,
Tom & Jerrys, Brandy Cocktails, I'm
ion Cocktails, Champaign, Cocktails.
D~ Just received, a quantity of
Lomgworth's celebrated Cataacba Wines
from Cincinnati.
Sonora April 20, '54-76
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29
FOR r EN- T.

The basement story of the Odd Eel
lows Hall, at present temporarily occu-
pied as a Hotel, will be rented after the
first of August next.
1t is a most desirable location for a
Wholesale & Retail Store, Boarding
House, or in fact for almost any public
business. For further information APP
ply to A. j. HATCH.
Chairman Board of Trustees.
Columbia, July %, '54-9O-1m
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JOHN @. SPARKS,

ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW
Having determined to make Colum.
bia his permanent home, offers his Pro-
fessional services to the public generally,
and hopes to be able to render general
satisfaction, from an experience of lib
eral practice in the States, of ten years,
and strict attention to his business.
Office on Broadway, Columbia, three
doors west Of the Court Room.
March IL. '54-7O-tf.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29
n o u &c r.

The Stockholders of the Tuolumne
County Water Company, are hereby no.
tilted that a dividend Of four per cent.
on the Capital Stock of said Company,
has been declared, for the month of
July, 1854, payable at the Banking
House of James Mills & Co. Columbia,
on Tuesday, tho first day of August.
EDWIN +. WHITE,
President Pro lem.
r. A. RoBIHsor, Sec'y.
Columbia. July 20, 1854 9O-2w.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29
PRICES REDUCED!
NEW ARRANG EMENT!.

Meals serred at the Union KestaxyGnt.
Stockton,
FOR so CTS. EACH
at any hour of the day or night.
LODGINGS so CTS.
D@ The Tables will be supplied
with the best in the Country The
"Union" is on Ell Dorado streets be-
tween Main g. Liver.
GEO. II. ROGERS, Proprietor.
Stockton, June, Sd, '54-s2-6usow
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29

HOSE CoMpANY.-The citizens of
Sonora have raised sufficient sum for
hose, and in few days further sum
is to be contributed for the purchase OF
a hose carriage.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29
NOTICE.

Came to the enclosure Of the sub
scriber, on the 9th of July, one roam
horse about fifteen hands high, no mark
visable. The owner is requested t,
prove property pay charges, and take
him away.
JOHN NJ. SHAW.
Columbia, July %, 1854
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29
NOTICE-REMOTAL.

The Express Off ;e of Wells, Fargo
& Co., will be removed or the lst of
August, to the fre-proof building of
Brainard & Newell, on Main Street.
WIN DAEGENER, Agent.
Columbia, July 90 ls54-90-tf
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29


By virtue of an execution, issued out
of the Justice Court of Joseph Carly
Esq one Of the Justice of the Peace,
in and for Township No. l, Of Tuol-
ume County California, to me directed
July 2sth 1854: whereas Judgment
was rendered against NJ. j. Alexander,
for the sum of Sl69 81 debt and cost
l have this day levied and taken on ex-
ecution, the following described proper
ty, to wit, one parcel or lot of land sit
uated on the East side of Main street
in the town Of Columbia, known as the
Alexander lot, one hundred feet front,
and $50 feet deep, more or less, all his
right title and interest, l will expose at
public sale as law directs to the highest
bidder, on the l4th day of August, A.
D. 1854, between the hours prescribed
by law, front of the above lot to satisfy
the above judgment and accruing costs.
Terms Cash.
J. L. CONNER, Constable.
Columbia. July 90, '54-9O-3w
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29

FIRE ENGINE The citizens of San
Jose are about procuring fire engine,
and providing cisterns for the fire de-
par tmcnt
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29

An assortment constantly on hand, and
fresh arrivals weekly.
All persons having any accounts a
gainst the subscriber, will please to call
and get their pay. All owing him will
also call and pay up without delay.
j. HARRISON.
Columbia, July %, '54-se-tf
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29

~ JOHN l.. CONNER is a can
didate for reelection to the office of
Constable, at the ensuing election. go
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29

n~ JOHN LEARY is candidate
for Constable, at the ensuing election.
90
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j. L. CONNER, Constable.
Columbia, July 90, '54-9O-3w
AWFULLY WRECKED BUT
NOT SINK.

The subscriber, grateful and thankful
for the patronage received before the
late calamity by fire, now solicits th.
continuance OF that patronage to Rob
ert Films, who will occupy the premises
heretofore occupied ly me, on Broad
way, where ne is already receiving some
fresh staple articles.
O. TOWER
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29
CANDIDATES.

w JOSEPH CARLY is a candi-
date for reelection to the Office of JUS
tice of the Peace, at the ensuing cleo
ton. 90
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CONRAD GISCHEL.
M. HILDENBRAND.
Columbia, July 18th, 1854.

The undersigned will still carry on
the business of the Bakery, and be will
endeavor to merit the liberal patronage
hitherto extended to the late firm.
CONRAD GISCHEL.
July 10Th 1S51-So
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29
FIRE, FIRE, FiRE!!

BROADI VA Y BOOK,
STATIONERY, News, Music,
Lamp, Furniture and Upholstry Store
is still kept at the Old Stand.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29
DISSOLUTION OF co PARTNER
SHIP

The Co-partnership heretofore exist
ing between the undersigned, was this
day dissolved by mutual consent. All
persons Indebted to the late firm will
please call and settle up, Immediately,
and all those having demands against
them will please present them for pay
ment.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29
YERBA 0UENA HOTEL.
4lso. knoacn as the

Also, kno,cn as the
PAC IFIC TEMPERANCE
HOUSE,
81 and SO Pacific st., betaceea Sansome
and Battery, S. F.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-29
RANCH FOR SALE!

july 10th. 1S54-89-3w.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-08-29
CAMDEN sOUTHCAROLINA TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST %

gone. threw my arms high into the air, and
my scream of terror ascended in unison with
the maniac's mocking yell.
Down! down to the bottomless pitt 10
the home of fire and birthstone! To the end.
less horror Of burning lakes he screamed, as
he gave bound toward the edge of the cliff.
Inspired by sudden gift of superhuman
strength, by partial possession Of even mad.
mans power; 1 caught him by the throat, and
even on the very EDGE even when in sight OF
he abyss, sprang back, bore him back; 1t
brought him to the ground. Falling heavily
upon him, | held his throat still in fierce grasp
while his own arms were wound tightly around
my neck, and his open mouth as my cheek lay
pressed against his face; heard them crate
harshly, and drew my head violently away, as
he sought to seize me with his sharp teeth. /.
In our frantic struggles on the ground, we
rolled wildly about, and the dust from sulphur
and from pumice. stone ascended around us in
suffocating clouds. was halfinsane. was
struggling for life caught up a handful OF
the fine choking dust, and rubbed it violently
over his open mouth. 1t went into his nostris
and lungs He gave a jerk forward in agony,
Amid the clouds of dust around, could not
see where we were. He held me by the hair
as he sprang; moment after, and fearful
force was straining there, holding my head
down with irresistible force. Another mo-
ment, and l arose; while wild and high arose
the shrek of the maniac, as he fell down
down-into the abyss. W.