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The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-28

GREAT BARGAINS OFFERED.
400 bbls Flour 200 bbls Pork,
100 bbls Dried Apples, just reed consignment at
the Wharf Boat and will be closed off reduced prices
Also, and meal, oats, potatoes, bran, lime,
&c, at great bargains.
e 90 If w. BASS e. CO.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-28

JOHN f. SMITH L CO.,
WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELLERS,
Main ST., GaIena Illinois.
4 Large and well selected assortment Of Cioeks
IA Watches, JewelIy and Silver Spoons, constantly on
hand, fer sale low. Engraving neatly executed, All
kinds of Jewelry made to order and neatly repaired
All orders punctualy attended to. The hishest prce
lid tor old gold and silver. 900
INK! mkt! mkt!
TWENTY dozen bottles Ink, of all colors, just received
i and for sale low by nam
Sept. 30-oetSd5t
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-28
WINDOW GLASS-DIRECT IMPORT.
ATION.

GLASS-D1KECI
ALTON.
WE wish all take notice that have perfected
w arrangements with the best manufacturers Of
window Glass in Pttsburg for constant supply Of cv
cry size, on the lowest possible terms.
Our present stock has been brought directly from Pitts
burg, in Capt. HumberstOne's steamboats, and
quently having but handling and transhipment,
will arrive i'm first order, without breakage. Call
and leave your orders early at
BOND r KELLOGG'S,
mar Is Drug and Glass Store.
GREAT BARGAINS OFFERED.
VUNE subscriber has 49, 80 and 100 of land
Il that will be sold low for cash, time; or eX-
changed for village property.
good horse span of horses and wagon other
valuable property will be takeE in payment part
ment the may be.
"A If C, II, PARKER,
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-28
STOVES AND TIN WARE.

AT Nerell's old stand on Third Street, fe,U doors
West Of Jackson Street.
VuNHE subscriber will keep on hand constantly good
Il assortment Of Tin Ware, which he will sell at
wholesale retail.
Also, general assortment Of STOVES. Orders from
country dealers solicited.
N. b. Repairing done on short notice.
GEO RUSSELL, Agent
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-28
FIELD. BEARDSLEE Il Co.,
DEALERS IN MEMS WEAR.
= 4

Also complete stock of MEMS FURNISHING
GOODS.
Merchants, CIothiers and Taylors, visiting the city
Tor The purpose OF buying goods in this line, will
confidently believe find it greatly their interests
examine stock before making their selections All
orders will receive prompt attention
sep 7d&w2m FIELD BEARDSLEE Il co.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-28

tT"H"fFt SUPERINTENDENT
G. B. GIBSON and \. A. SAMPLE Agent. Chicago.
Nav tim. f. H. CASTLE Ticket Ayen
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18
Colonists for Sonora.

Santa Anna has offered through the
Mexican Consul Of this city, a free passage
to Guaymas to about one thousand colo
nists disposed to settle in Sonora. He
extends an invitation to Mexicans, Span
iards, French, Belgians and Germans resi-
ding In this State, but not word is said
about Americans. In fact, it is reported
that Americans who seek to avail them
selves of the Offer made are unhesitatipgly
rejected as belonging to the tabcoed na-
ton. 1t is said the colonists are to re-
ceive grants of land and certain privileges
on their arrival in the country. on the sole
condition that they shall bind themselves
to serve the Government whenever called
out to resist invasion, whether by the
Apaehes or Fillibusters. 1t is evidentl,
the purpose of Santa Anna by this move
ment to build up community of foreign
ers upon our borders, in whose bosom re-
sentiment against Americans Is to be
| famed. and who are to be pitted agaipst
Us in any future contest between the two
eoantries.-S 7, HsYa!l,
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18
Mexico,
The S. F. Sun translates the following
item from q Mayican manor.

The S. F. Sun translates the following
item from Mexican paper:
'The Governor of chihuahua has sent
the following communication to the Go
vernon of Durango. A body of oe hun
dred Cashiqua Indians, armed with rifles
and swords, have entered the territories of
the latter State, and were laying waste all
before thenl"
The Censorship exercised over the press
is sc rigorous that nothing of the policy
Of the Government can be learned from
the papers.
An order was issued by the Mexican
Government on the lst ult., which enioins
the immediate execution by military pro-
cess of all fillibusters who may be taken
on the territory of the Republic.
TEHUAATEPEC RoAD.-Ground was for
mally broken, and the work on the inter
oceanic communication commenced at
Menatltlan on the 3lst of January.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18
Late from Carson Valley.

The PIacerville Mountain Democrat
contains some interesting items given by
Mr.. Carey, who arrived in Placerville on
the 9th inst, six days from Carson Valley
Mr. Carey reports the farms, crops
stock, and mines in a f1ourishing condition
\ large majority OF the citizens are en-
gagged in farming and stock raising the
mines being neither extensive nor very
profitable, and the labor much more severe
than farming.
The weather, in the early part of the
winter, was intensely cold-many of the
streams were frozen over and snow fell to
Il great'depth. Previous to his starting
it had moderated and become quite plea
SAINT. But little sickness, and that of a
mild character was known.
The markets were we'll supplied with all
kinds of provisions, for which there was a
ready SALE Boots, shoes, and clothing
were scarce and high All kinds of vege-
tables are raised in the valley in the
greatest abundance. About six hundred
acres of the finest land in the valley has
been sown in wheat. Corn has been
raised, but it is not SO productive as wheat
Or barley. Two excellent grist mills are
in operation preparing -four for next sum-
mers emigration.
The miners generally are making fair
wages, though the winter was rather unfa-
vorable for mining operations. New dis
coveries are occasionally made, but not OF
sufficient richness to create excitement.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18
Rat Story.

A gentleman who has for long time
been a resident of Poker Flat, gives an
account Of singular species of rat that
is found in that vicinity. The body of
the animal is somewhat larger than that
of the ordinary wharfrat the tail resem-
bles that of the common ground squirrel.
They seem to have an unaccountable incli-
nation to carr off articles that can be OF
no possible use to them. In a nest discoy-
cred under the floor of one OF the stores,
the proprietors found eleven plugs of
tobacco, carving-knife, razor, and pair
of spectacies. The articles were removed
without destroying the nest or killing the
enterprising little proprietor who seemed
to contemplate opening a hardware and
cutlery establishment. and on the following
night most of the articles were carried
back, together with several other little
trinkets, such as fell in the way of the noe
turnal collector of curiosities
At length, becoming tired of having his
nest robbed every day, the rat removed to
the shanty of colored man who lived by
But scientific rats must eat as we'll as sci
entifc men, and becoming intensely inter-
ested in the collection of specimens, our
rat carried off purse containing two
dollars and six bits. which was all that
remained of the fortune of Gustavus
Adolphus Johnsing, the proprietor Of the
ranch, and not satisfied with this violation
of the laws of meum and tuum, the bur-
glarious little rascal made descent on
the loaf of bread and scooped out the
inside, leaving MIR. Johnsing nothing but
the crust for his breakfast.
On waking up in the morning Mr. John
sing was extremely indignant at this out
rageous conduct Of his guest. While pre-
pairing his breakfast, the cunning looking
physiognomy of the rat appeared at the
hole, evidently waiting for the absence of
Mr.. Johnsing to renew his researches
This caused Mr.. Johnsing, who was nick
named the Boss to apostrophize in the
following manner:
"Now, Mr.. Rat, l tells you wat it is, de
boss is poor and can t get but little money
and dc store keepers won't trust de boss,
cause dey says he won't pay. Now, with
out furder circumiocution, tells you I'se
not gwine to stand dis. De Boss is always
willing to divide with his neighbors, but
you comes in de night and steals de
Boss's money, and digs out all de soft tack.
Now de Boss promulgates dat if you don t
stop dem nocturnal pernamhuations de
boss burns de ranch and stands by to
heave rocks when you leave; but if you
waits till de boss gets little money ahead,
de boss will divide with you, but any
furder upstropulous conduc on your part
brings about de conhagration. DENIS my
sentiments, Mr.. Rat"
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18

whom accident has placed in higher
position murder each other in the open
day, and VIC read Of melancholy affairs, y
unfortunate occurrences" &C., but un-
fortunately the law is too severe, men can
not be found of sufficient 6rmness to con-
vict the of.nders-Mercy wakes up from
sleep which nothing but the chink of
coin can disturb, and the man who was so
unluclly as TO shoot his neighbor on pur-
pose becomes. an object of pity if not Of
admiration.
We sincerely hope our Legislature will
pass some law that will meet the require
ments of the time. Every honorable man
is now liable to be called out, and on re-
fusal to be stignlatised as coward. II
the existing laws are too severe let them
be modified or repealed-better have no
laws at all than to have those which are
every week yiolatel-dead letters, which
may at any time be put in force when least
expected for the qualification of petty
malice Or for political ends.
1t cannot be that the Government of
California is so peurie that its DEGREES
cannot be executed; and if our legislature
ever intend to do anything of Importance,
let the stereotyped Senatorial question,
which has served to bring out so much
latent eloquence and patriotism, be dis
posed of Immediately, and then take some
action on this subject" they wont do
ANYTHING else
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18
European News.

The American Steamship Pacific
brought dates to New York from Liver
pool of Jan. 25th., four days later than
the Arabia.
A splendid new iron emigrant ship,
called the Tayleur, from Liverpool, having
sailed on the 10Th Jan. for Melbourne,
struck rock in Dublin Bay and sunk
Immediately, by which 400 lives were lost.
1t is generally believed that England
will inevitably be involved in war with
Russia. The accredited agents of Co
vernment no longer hesitate to speak of the
approaching war, Admiral Richard Dun
das recently addressed the crew cf one of
the English vessels in the the following
ominous words: Il have come by request
of the Board of Admiralty, to make
known to you that ace are on the ere Of
arar, and that lcdr wuh Russia
A Turkish meeting was held at South
ampton, the Mayor of the town presiding.
Another famine is threatened in Ireland.
Provisions are enormously high, and prices
are still going upward. In some parts Of
Limerick the people are suffering deplora-
bly, for want OF food.
The French Government are making
active preparations for war. 1t is rumored
that the Emperor will dispatch $4,000
men to Gambia, who are to act in concert
with 10000 English troops, and are to
take part in the contest.
The threatening aspect of Eastern af
fairs has its influence in Italy. The Pied
montese Government is filling its garrisons
and magazines with provisions and stores.
The accounts Of the battle Of Citale
confirm the reports of the Turkish victo-
ries. 1t appears that the Russians were
concentrating a force at Ctale in order to
attack Kalafat on the 18TH, button the
9th, fifteen thousand Turks marched out
of kalafat, attacked and stormed Citale,
had conflict with the Russians in the
field on the 7th, and renewed the battle
on the Sth., ending in the evening with
the total discontinue of the Russians, who
confess to 1000 killed, and their Generals,
Aurep and Turnout, wounded.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18

CAUTION TO THE UNwARY-From the
subjoined article in the S. F. Herald. the
people of the mountains will be on their
guard while in the Bay city:
The fact cannot be concealed that there
is now loose upon this city a gang of ex-
pert and professed thieves and burglars
and that there is reason to believe that
they add assassination to their other
crimes whenever they deem such resort
necessary. We very much fear that among
the number of dead bodies recovered from
the bay are some of the victims of this
gang. 1t would be well for the authorities
as well as the citizens to exercise renewed
yigilance-and especially should the utmost
watchfulness be observed by those walking
in dark nights along the unfrequented
streets.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18
Business CARDS.
ROBERT H. TAYLOR,
Attorney-at-Law, Conveyancer,
AND
NOT AEX py,R RygC

Office first floor of Dr. Chase Law Build
ing, Craycroft street. Downieville
&g~By the law Of 1853 Notaries Public
are authorized to demand acceptance and
payment of bills of exchange, and protest
the same for non-acceptance or non-pay-
ment as the case may require; to demand
payment of promissory notes, and protest
the same same for non-payment; to take
and certify Acknowledgements of deeds and
other conveyances; to take dispositions, to
administer oaths and atfirmations. and to
take aiiidayits to be used before any court,
judge, or officer of this State. mar lift
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18
LICENSES.

DS-All persons who have allowed their
licenses to expire are hereby notified, that
Delinquent Licenses will be put in the
hands OF the District Attorney, after the
10th day of March, 1854, for collection.
T. NJ. RAMSDELL.
Treas Sierra County,
Downieyille, Feb. 23, 1854. mar Il-2t
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18

MENDING OUR wAYs.-We observe
several Of our citizens at work digging out
a new trail round the point at the west
end Of the town. While they are about
it, would it not be well to ssmake straight
the paths and remove the stumbling blocks
out of the way to the school house and
church? 1t would be extremely hazardous
for the blind to attempt to lead the blind,
either up ecclesiastical or scientific emf
nences in Downieville, both parties would
find themselves turning somersets into
bitches, and notwithstanding their optical
imperfections, would undoubtedly see stars
at the bottom. 1t is advisable for church
going people to watch but what's the
use OF watching in the dark and it is
the perils by night which we complain of.
In the Pilgrims progress a certain Mr.
Demas turned aside to silver mine and
got into trouble, but much worse fate
awaits the facilitating disciple who here
turns out of the way Zionward
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18

ANOTHER duel was fought ON the 9th
inst. near Sacramento. between Philip w.
Thompson, District Attorney of Placer
county and Doctor Dickson of sacramento
in which the latter was killed.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18

RUN on ADAMS Il Co.-Another run
on the banking house of Adams & Co., in
Stockton. took place on Saturday last,
which WIS promptly met with the TN.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18
Farming on the Indian Reserve.

The Stockton Republican has a letter
from Capt Conner, stationed at Tejon Pass,
which contains the following inter esting
passages.
was most agreeably surprised to see
what improvement there has been made
at this place in the short time it has been
occupied. There are no less than $500
acres OF excellent land sowed with wheat,
and all well ditched, with a stream OF
water runing through the ditch for the
distance Of six miles, and from which the
whole field can be irrigated. There are
at present some forty plows running daily,
sowing barley, breaking ground for corn,
vegetables, DC. There are some 2300
indians on the Reserve, the young men
and boys OF whom do the outdoor work
some engaged in plowing and sowing others
acting as vaqueros, and such occupations
as are required about large farm There
is one very ingenious fellow learning the
blacksmith's trade, and another the car
penters. In fact, it is most astonishing
with what facility and readiness they per-
form the daties assigned them. They have
already planted several acres of po atoes,
and are to plant more together with several
acres of corn, and the various Vegetables in
their proper season. Connected with the
tarm is oae OF the most excellent gardens
in California, in which is planted large
quantity OF grape vines, together with the
trees OF the various tropical fruits adapted
to this climate, such as orange, peach,
apple, apricot, pears, pomegranate, &c.
The Indians appear to be very happy
and contented. The old people do the
household work while the girls and young
women are employed in making garments
Tor themselves and the men. My attention
was yesterday called by Mr. Bishop, the
very obligin5 superintendent in the alb
sence of Lieut.. Baale. to a woman making
shirt, and although the style of the cut.
ting may not be fashionable as some Of oar
| Stockton DANES could execute, still will
defy any of them to beat the sewing.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18
DR.. r. w, Carl

II Y SICIAN & SURGEON.
04ate of Baltimore Almshouse Hospital.)
OFFICE SIERRA DRUG STORE. DOwNIEvIILE
n. B. Particular attention paid to Dis
eases Of the Eye. feb lift
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18

FAvoRs.-We are indebted to Messrs.
Rumril & Co., for files of Atlantic and
California papers-also for several other
extra publications.
LIKEWISE addition to the usual
files, Langton & Bro. have furnished us
with some half dozen magazines, including
our old favorite the Knickerbocker.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18

DEFAuLTER.-Mr. Aikenhead, late Treas
urer OF Santa Clara county, has proved
defaultcr in the sum of S27.302.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18
Special II Offices.
Masonic Notice.

W3SOnlC NOTICE.
a MOUNTAIN SHADE LODGE, No. Is, of
N +. and A. Masons. Regular COM
u N munication on the first and third
~ \ Saturday Of each month, at the
Masonic Hall, over the Empire Saloon
Hour of meeting o'clock, p. NJ
II. 7. BENTON, W. NJ. S.W. LANGToN, Treas
L. REYNOLDS. S. w. HI. G. BRowN. S. d.
W. p. Yoke, J. w. J. W. Brown, d.
J. D. ScEILAN, Sec'y G. Harris, Tyler.
feb lift
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18
BONNEVILLE LYCEITM

10 Regular meetings every Wednesday
evening, at the Lecture Room Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. Question for the
next discussion as follows, viz: g Will the
Monuments of the present time be better
known to the future than those of the past
are to us ?"
Affirm. -DIsPUTANTs- Neg.
DR.. A. Chase, 7. S. Clark.
g2s- Meetings of the society always pub
lie.
mar 1S-1t CHAS. REED, Sec'y.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18

w. X. HUDSON. SAM'L HARTMAN.
HUDSON & HARTMAN, Lumber deal
i Il ers, corner of Third street and Maiden
lane, Marysville, keep constantly on hand
complete assortment of lumber. Also,
doors sash, blinds, etc. mar lift
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18

Co-persons desirous o. sending the SIERRA
CITIZEN TO their friends IN any part OF the
Cnioa, can have every numberregularly for
@aried, prepaid, by renting the subscr.p-
t:on either to this Office Or TO any Of our
authorized agents, giving the address of the
parties TO which the paper is to be sent.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18
A. CHASE. M. D..
VIM. S. SPEAR. HARLOW p cosS1rr

WM. S. SPEAR. HARLOW p cOcc1rr
SPEAR & COSSITT,
ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELLoRs ArLAw-
Will attend to Professional business
in Minnesota, Chips, Smiths, Oregon
Greek, Craig's ST. Louis, Port Wine.
Spanish Flat, Pine Grove, Chandlerville
and Gibsonvile.
OFFICE in Craycroft's Block, Downie-
| ville
H. B. COssitt, DISTRICT At
| 1ORNEY. feb lift
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18

IMPRovENENrs.-Fo some time we
have been watching the progress of street
grading carried on by water power, an
arrangement which rather heads the Steam
Paddy. Sluices have been set in the
street running back to the hill, where i'm
mense piles of old tailings have been
thrown-these are shoveled into the sluice
and carried down by the water obtained
from hume above, and discharged into
the street. The work is progressing rapid
ly, and when completed we shall have the
prettiest streets to be found in the noun
tains-free from annoyances of dust and
mud, where stout gentlemen, and gentle
men not so stout, can promenade without
dislocation of the dorsal vertebrae.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18
REMOVAL

@- DIR. J. c.. YoUNG has removed his
office from 226a Dupont street to the
corner of Montgomery and California
streets, opposite the banking house of Page,
Bacon Il Co.. where he will be happy to-
consult with his former patrons, and treat
scientifically and with discretion all those
who may require the services of physician.
The success of DR.. Young since his advent
in this State has been without parallel
and he hopes by continued and untiring
application to his profession to remove
from the public mind that lack of confidence
which has so unhappily existed in regard to
the medical profession in the State of Cali
fornia.
P. S. All letters enclosing SO will re-
ceive immediate attention. Direct box No.
735, Post Office. mar Him
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18
CASEY e. CO..
LADD & CURTIS
G. F. MYERS & CO..

G. YEARS. BAR,
Wholesale and Retail dealers in groceries,
provisions, liquors, hardware, tinware,
crockery, clothing, boots, shoes, stationery,
and fancy articles. feb lift
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18

AccIDESr.-On Tuesday last, while a
company were engaged in ground-sluicing
on Durgan's Flat, huge rock weigh
ing about five hundred pounds was
ioosened from its position and fell
about twenty feet, severely crushing the
hand Of Mr.. Murphy.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-03-18

FAN Francisco. IL. p. FISHER
Sacramento. o.......... CURLE BROTHERS
Marysville. e.............R. A. EDDY & Co
Minnesota. ....... A. s. MCMILl.EN
Gooiyear's Bar. .......C. f. MYERS
Forest CITY WINTERS 4 HEpPERLEY
Craigs. S. D. MOORE
Eureka. ...........H HARLOW KIMBALL
St Louis. L. O. Preston
Chandlerville ... JOHNSON il CRITCHER
Pine Grove ove......... GEo. DAVIDSON
Gibsonville le.....JA JAMES Below
Camptoaville ........ RuTHvEN i Co
Foster = Bar. r..............G GEO. A. kISG
Parks Bar. Observation-Disclosures SHEARER & Co
Nevada City. ...A ADAMS & Co
Sears Diggings ...........H.S H. S. BECK
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-08-19

Ma. Epiroa: - There IS q report IN
circulation dsrogatory to the character o.
the Rev. Mr.. Cobb, Of Upton, which we
deem il due to truth. and himself, as
. minister Of the gospel, to correct, name
ly-tha. Mr.. Wood found his hymn
book in the bushes Will, handkerchief
Of : young lady with her name on ia
lady Of base character, with which he,
Mr.. Wood, was familiar. Now the lacts
are about these ---.hat about one year ago.
Mr.. Cobb preached At the No. 8 school
house on the Saba hand returning home
with NJ. Kendrlck, in buggy. dropped
his hymn book in the road near MT
Howard's. A full double wagon load o.
US were following near BY. saw the book
in the road, and Mr.. Wood got out and
picked il up. promising to return It,
That is ill Of it. 1# "a S
It is really base and cruel for any on
to circulate such a report about an inno
cent man, and . minister Of the ospel.
ALLss D. GaAHAA,
JAxss Fl. GaAHAM,
J. w. GRAxAN.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-08-19
The First Arrival.

The Fall trade will soon be in full
blast, and full stock Of goods will soon
be upon the shelves Of all our merchants.
But, as yet, only Messrs. SHAW, BAeLEY
& Co.'S have been received, which for
this Fall, the first arrival.
Fashions will change and so do the
peculiar styles Of getting up everything
in the line OF merchandise, and change
sem-annualy. Fashions are no, wha,
they were last spring. which can be tes-
ted by examining Messrs. Shaw, Bagley
& Co.'S Fall stock Of goods. You tina,
wan, to get the frs, sight and make the
frs. appearance must call soon.