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Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03
DEMOCRATIC
CO UN9T Y
c. o " VE N TION

ADemocratic Convention for Tuol
umne County, will be held on
SATURDAY, JUNE 18th, 1854.
at 10 O'Clock, a. NJ, in the town Of
JAMES TOW N,
To Nominate Candidate fo,
ESTATE SENATOR,
lin conjunction with Stanislaus County, J
-Four Members Of Assembly, / Coun,
ty Assessor, S Supervisors, l6 Delegates
to the Democratic State Convention
and to transact any other business ap.
pertaining to the Democratic party.
The primary meetings, posting of no.
tices, and the Convention, will be con.
Quoted under the following resolution
passed by last years Democratic Coun.
ty Convention:
"Resolrsd, That the County Demo
cratic Committee be instructed, in the
call of Convention hereafter, to call
the primary meetings at all the precincts
in the county on the Saturday evening
Immediately preceding the convention;
that the election at all such precincts
shall be by ballot cast by democratic
voters Of the precinct; that the poll.
shall be kept open at least one hour;
that public notices Of each primary
meeting shall be posted in the precinct
for at least one week previous; and tha,
the basis Of representation shall be one
delegate for the precinct, and an add.
tional delegate for every fifty democrat.
ic votes cast at the previous general
election, and one for every fraction over
twenty-five votes-the highest demo.
cratic vote cast for any State Officer be.
ing taken as the basis.''
In accordance with the above, th,
primary meetings for the election o
delegates must be held on the NJ Eren
ing Of Saturday, 10th June, ga ant
the notices for the same to be posted fol
one week previous.
The various Districts are entitled t.
the following representation
Sonora, l Ward, 8; Q Ward, 8; /:
Ward, 3; 4 Ward, 8; Shaw's Flat, a
Springfield, 8; Columbia, II; Brown.
Flat, 8; Pine Log, 2; Hoxie's Rancho
l; Gold Springs, 3; Yankee Hill, 2
Saw Mill Flat, 2; Duncan's Rancho, /
Staples Rancho, 2; Tuttletown, /
Jackass, l; Mormon Gulch, 2; Mormon
Creek, l; Barnum's Store, /; James
town, S; Campo Seco, 2; Woods Cross
ing, 2; Poverty Hill, 8; Algerine, 2
Curtisville, 2; Junction Camp, /; Blan
ket Creek, 2; Sullivan's Wet Arroya, 2
Jacksonville, 3; Stephens Bar, 3; Ga
rote, No. l, 2; Big Oak Flat, s; Moe
casin Creek, 1; Braxoria Bar, /; Rec
Mountain Bar, 2; HAWKING Bar, /
Swett's Bar, l; Indian Bar, /; Nor.
gan's Bar, |; DON Pedro's Bar, 2; Peo
ria, l; Montezuma, 2; Chinese Camp
3; Green Springs, l; Dutchman's 5 Bar, i
Stanislaus County has the right te
elect Delegates to meet Tuolumnc Conn.
ty, to nominate a Senatorial candi.lat.
and IT agreed to BY them, and by vote
OF Convention. may also assist in el,.ct.
ing delegates to the State Conrcn,;on
The basis Of representation TO be as faI.
lows: - 'o''
French Bar, 2, Indian Rapc.,e Ferry
l; Tuolumne City, 2; Grayson, /; Rms,
sells Ferry. l; Camp Washington, |,
White House, /.
By order Of Committee,
G. WASHINGTON PATRICK,
President.
Jas. W. coryRorH, Secretary.
June 2, l854-S2-ov.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03

LYING IN BED WITH THE HEAD Hlcu.
1t is often question among people
who are unacquaintcd with the anatomy
and physiology fman, whether lying with
the head exalted or even with the body
was most wholesome Most consulting
their own ease on this point, argue in "a
vor of that which they prefer. Now al
though many delight in bolstering up
their heads at night, and sleep soundly
without injury, yet we declare it to be a
dangerous habit. The vessels through
which the blood passes from the heart to
the head. are always lessened in their
cavities when the head is resting higher
than the body, therefore in all diseases
attended with fevor, the head should be
pretty nearly on level with the body,
and people ought to acoustomc them
selves to sleep thus to avoid danger.
Medical Journal.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03

PREsENTATroN.-The Odd Fellows
OF Sacramento have presented beauti-
ful double regalia to G. A. Orem, ESQ,
who has the honor Of being made the
first Past Grand in the state. It Is from
the establishment ofMr. Norcross Of
this city.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03

SENTENCE SusPENDED.-The SEN
teRce of Del Vallc convicted for vio-
lation Of the neutrality laws, has been
suspended BY Judge Hoffman, and the
accused discharged. r
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03

LOLA MorTxs The Grass Valley
Telegraph states that Lola Montcs,
while riding on horseback = few days
since, was thrown from her horse into q
ditch, and although not much injured,
made a narrow escape with her life.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03
FIRE AT SAN FRANCISCO.

San Francisco, My 81. Tho most
destructive and extensive fire that hal
occurred for many months in San Fran
cisco broke out about half-part tw,
o'clock this morning; near the corner O
Broadway and Dupont strcets-destroy
ing almost the entire square between
Dupon. and Kearny streets. Above
Broadway the fre was under great head
way before the engines arrived on the
ground, and swept with fearful rapidit,
through the whole squars. 1t seemed
as if the efforts Of the frcmen were Of
no avail, owing to the great scarcity Of
water in the vicinity. g Y
The buildings were all wosd, and the
greater portion Of them we're dwelling
houses. Upwards Of fifty buildings
were burned.-S. J. Rspablieon.
The STEAMER Observation-Disclosures
ding the attempts Of certain p'rtics, VIC
were enabled TO give the full account oi
the loss of the Steamer Arispc and her
cargo on the 23th inst, in vest crday
mornings paper. The only additional
particulars which we were enabled to
pump out Of the parties is that the ships
compass was out Of order and would not
work, and consequently when it was
supposed the ship was standing off, she
ran ashore. The passengers were Ian
ded on RATS. Com. 1dr.
RUsslA-IlEx EXTENT AND RRsouR.
CEs.-The empire is vast in extent, and
its resources incalcnlablc. Russia in
Europe covers ,25O,00O square miles
in Asia, $3.50 900 square miles. The
military force of Russia at the com
nand OF the Emperor is not less than / ).
100000 of men, 10000 are infantry
and 25O,O0O horse. 10000 young
men and 10000 officers are constantly
in tire military schools supported by the
Government. But q small portion o
the frontiers Of this vast empire are La
bic to be assailed by foreign loc-na-
ture has placed there barriers insur,
mountable.
With such an immense force to pro-
tect her southwestern frontiers. it is
only for such soldiers as Napoleon the
First to attempt to penetrate her inte-
rior with any hope Of success Russia
may be checked in her ambitious de-
signs upon neighboring nations by the
united power OF Western and Southern
Europe; but her conquest, subjusation
and dismcmbermont by external force is
next to impossible; The spell that binds
many in slavery to the few may yet be
broken, and anarchy and revolution dis
solve tue empire. Until this is accom-
plished Russia must be watched and
feared. s-
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

We understand that the School Com
mis-ioners, Mcssrs. Cofroth, Chamber
lain aud Lcary have held a meeting the
past week, and have declared the
bounds Of this Distric: to include the
villages Of Columbia, Yankee Hill, Gold
Springs, Saw Mill Flat and Martinez
with tho intermediate limitory between
Springfield and the Stanislaus river
They have also directed tho census Of
the children in the district to be taken,
and are preparing to set apart certain
lands for school purposes. Last year
there was no return made to the State
Superintendent of Public Instruction,
Of the statistics of Education in Tuol-
umne County. and hence we have lost
our share Of School money in the
State Treasury. The action Of the com
missioners in this district, shows COM
mendable determination TO secure the
sum to be allotted for the present year.
{ We believe that there is but one
school in the district, at the present
time, but we have children enough to
form half . dozen. Mrs. Chamberlain g
school in Columbia is in . highly -four
ishing condition. She brings to the
task Of teacher, untiring energy, high
ly intellectual mind, and the accom-
plishments Of lady. With such ele-
ments to preside over the school, its
success is not to be wondered at.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03

REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS-
Our distinguished fellow citizen, the
Hen. JAMES W. CorrRorH, has been
spoken of BY many Of the papers in the
State. for our next Representative to
Congress, from the Southern District.
This compliment to Mr.. Cofroth, is
well merited, for no man has labored
with more zeal and assiduity for the
welfare and prosperity Of our young
State, and no one is better qualified to
represent her in the National Congress.
He will no doubt receive the unanimous
vote of the delegation to the State Con-
vention, from Old Banner Tuolumne,
who is justly entitled to have this honor
conferred upon one of her illustrious
sons, ,-s-.. e...
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03
] NOTICE.

Having sold ont my cnifas right, title
ani interest iethe ColanbiS G azette es.
ssabli hmeht, ~ Mr.. Joik G. pUcHow,
ne is herebyauthorizcd to settle all out.
staniing accounts Of the Office, up te
this date.
7. NJ. yANCEY, JR.
Co!unlbia, June, lst, 1854.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03

- We are under obligations to Ad-
ANS + Cos Express for many favors
during the week.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03

~ The Backus Minstrels will give
. grand Concert this evening, and q.
mother tomorrow evening OF course
the house will be crowded to witness the
antics and listen to the melodious mu.
sio ofour old favorites. Iii addition tc
their former inimitable performance they
have added an almost endless variety Of
oddities and comicalities, which they
have been performing to admirine
thousands, in San Francisco, for the las1
four months. No one will miss the rich
treat who can possibly attend. Go ear.
ly if you wish to obtain seats.
At the Theatre last evening the Min.
strels performed to . large and admir-.
ing audience.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03

Nor1cE.-A. j. HarcH. Esq, is our
general agent for the Gazette, snd il
authorized TO receive orders for jobwork,
advertisements, and subscriptions, and
to receipt for the same.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03
ORDINANCE NO. ],

Establishing the line for the. East side
Of Main street.
The people Of Columbia ordain as
follows: That the line for the east side
of Main at commencing at Mclean K
Evans Blacksmith shops, running in
direct line to tho corner Of p. G. Fer
gusons, being the s. f. corhcrof Full
ton & Main sts. then commencing At
the corner NJ it. now is on the s. ".
corner Of Fulton & Main st.then run-
ming in direct line to the corner Of
Knapp & Cos building on the S. W.
corner Of State & Main sts. 1t is fur
thcr ordained that any buildings hereaf-
ter erected, DO governed hv these lines,
and all per'ons instructed or notified,
build according. ~s
SAML ARNOLD, PRks'r or Board,
TRusrEEs Town of Columbia
hereby certify the foregoing to be
true copy of an original ordinance, ap-
proved by the President Of the Board Of
Trustees. j. HEcxkxDoRN,
Clerk Of the Trustees Of Columbia.
May, 3lst 1854. ~ s'
sw
From AusrRALIA.-Thc receipts Of
gold from the mines, for tho week en-
ding March 25th, was 26a4 ounces.
Judging from the published accounts,
VIC should say the present yield was
not very favorable. s
A practical miner, who had worked in
the mines in this State, writing from.
Mcroo Gold fields to the Sydney En-
pire says: -
Gas far as appearances 60 it is equal
ly as good as any that I have seen work
ed. There are attached to prospecting
in this country series of disadvantages
more easily described than accounted
for compared with other gold countries.
As general rule the aurifcrous matter
lies in, on, or in close proximity to, the
ledge or bed rock, (the bed and banks
Of the rivers excepted A good deal of
labor is to be expended in putting down
a shaft, if it be deep, and if it turns
out blank the party are too discour-
aged to risk another-a second party
coming along will pass on fort the same
reason althoug b the same neighhorhood
may be rich If the place be Of like
Unlocking east one or two holes are in.
sufficient to test it. merits,s its compar-
ativc irregular distribution is notorious.
Neither have ! seen gold traced in beds
or veins as in California, and in compar-
ing the relative properties of one coun-
try with tho other, it is quite obvious
the one must have undergone a complete
revolution Of nature, when compared
with the other" - So :.
The mines in the Suron district are
represented as rapidly falling of, al
though nuggets Of considerable value are
occasionally found. Robberies we're
frequent in the mining districts.
Tamboroora diggings are Represented
to be in fourishing condition.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03
SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1854.
NorIcE.-Mcssrs Yaney & Roberts,
and Woods & Purdy, are our authorized
agents in Sonora, to receive subscrip-
tions, advertisements aud job work, and
receipt for the same

NorrcE-Calrin Honey, EY.,i> our
authorised agent at SpRisGrigLp. All
subscriptions, advertisements, job work
&C., for the Gazette, left with him,
will be promptly attended to. !
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03

RUssiAN RlvER MlNEs.-The Sono.
ma Bs1ef'n speaks rather obviously Of
the mines on Russian River.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03

The FUsIL LEERs.-Our new infantry
company, We are happy to learn, is now
in the full tide Of prosperity, and live
ly interest is felt by the members in its
success; the regular meetings for prac-
tice and drill being always larg'y at
tended. The Company have fine
stand Of arms, and a beautiful and tasty
uniform; and in addition thereto, have a
scrviceable fttigue drcss, in which they
appear at drill meetings. They will
undoubtedly create quite sensation at
their FIRST parade. H ,a
Their new armory is on Broadway,
next to the Columbia Exchange. %
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03

FEsTivAL.--The Ladies Of Sonora
VII hold Festival on Thursday next,
Junc sth, for the benefit Of Wesley
Chapel d. e. Z. South, in that town.
lhe Ladies and Gentleman Of Column
bia and vicinity are requested to attend
and participate.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03

The DILLON CAsE.-It is understood
that there will be no new trial Of the
Dillon case ordered. ~ m 1.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03


A RUSSIAN PRINcE IN A Flx.-Capt.
Whiting, Of the Pacific Mail Steamship
Sonora, informs US, says the Alta, that
when at Rio Janeiro, from the I'd to the
8th Of April, there was a Russian
Prince with his yacht in the harbor, and
the English Admiral Of the station
would not permit him to leave the port.
On two or three occasions, when the
yacht got under weigh, British steam
CT immediately got up her steam and
took up position outside the harbor to
prevent her getting out. A day or two
before the Sonora left, it was under
stood that the Prince had SOLD his Yacht
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03

~ Mr.. Isaac Levy has commence
ed laying the foundation for large
6reproof building, on the site Of his old
store on Main street. It is to be built
of stone, with q brick front.
Another 6reproof building has been
commenced by Mr.. Franklin, on Main
street, just above Fulton street. s
These are but pioneers in the way Of
freproof buildings, about to be erected
in Columbia, the present season.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03

NEw CHURcH.-We understand that
q new Catholic Church is soon to be e.
rected, on the hill side, east Of the up
per end Of Main street, just back Of
Squire Farley's residence. A lot, 300
feet long by 200 ia width, has been laid
off for burying grounl, part Of which
will form the site Of the contemplated
edificc. It will, when finished be an
olancnt to that part Of the town.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03

STAR OF THE WEsr.-Wc are in
debted to Hatch's Express for copy
of the above paper, printed by the
Grand Division, S. Of T. II vas for
merly published under the name of the
California Temperance Organ. 1t is a
we'll conducted and neatlysprintcd pa
per, and every "Son" should subscribe
for at least one copy.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03

The trial Of Gardiner, charged with
manslaughter, in killing the mate Of
the Sierra Nerada, commenced before
the U. 8. District Court on Monday.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03

COLUMBIA ARrILLERY.-Wcu under
stand that the ranks of the Artillery arc
now full, and the members intend to
make things s'howl' on the first oppcrtu-
nifty. Their brass six poundsr will be
mounted on fnc carriage, and it is ex-
pected will form quite a feature.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03

~ The States Mail is expected to
arrive at the Post Office, tomorrow,
Sunday morning. The Gazette is
sold At the P. @. counter.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03

~ The Right Rev Arch Bishop
Alcma nj visited Columbia on Sunday
last, and was received by our Catholic
citizens, with much enthusiasm. On
entering the town he was honored by a
salute of Artillery. Bishop Alem,ni is
a gentleman Of fine talent and an accom-
plished scholar; In the afternoon he
preached at the Church, which was
crowded to its utmost capacity There
are but three Catholic Bishops in the
United States at the present time.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03

CHINESE FIcHT.-The Chinese in
and around jackson, says the Caloreras
Chronicle, are to have great field day
shortly, in consequence ofsomc question
Of Celestial policy. 1t is said that the
Emperor has ordered tax to be levied
on every man and women of his empire,
living in California, for the support OF
the war, and this has aroused the Hong
kongs and Cantons, who are determined
to settle the question by fight. Black
smiths are at work preparing the wcap-
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03

FouRrH OF JuLY.-We Learn that
our National Anniversary is to be cele-
bratsd IN Columbia, in an appropriate
andbeeoming manner. Tho Firemen.
Masons, Odd Fellows, and Sons Of Tenn
perance have appointed committee Of
three, each forming together grand com
mittee of arrangements. Our new Nil
itary Companies, the Fusiliers and Ar
tllery, will also parade on the occasion.
A. grand exhibition OF Fireworks will
comeoff at the Exchange in the evening.
We believe it is also in. contempla-
ftion to celebrate the 4th in Sonora; and
it has been suggested that if the Sonora
boys would participate with us and form
Ea'grand "Union procession it would be
much more pleasant and agreeable to all
concerned.
Columbia gazette., 1854-06-03
AIMING NEWS.

Messrs SteM, E Company, on the fiat
washed at, yesterday, six ounces, and
during thealastisix days have taken out
upwards of twenty-five ounces. When
the Company get fairly at work, they
will make large extracts.
Roberts & Company, are averaging
from three to four ounces per day. This
claim win pay well for long time "a
come. ssss~f
Wooley & Company, at Summit Pass,
took out, on Thursday, forty ounces.
| Quingly & Company, At Yankee Hill
washed out one hundred and ffty dol.
lars to the man last week. Thursday
they took out ten ounces, Friday twelve
and half, and Saturday, eight. W.
are informed that miners at the Hill are
now doing better than ever before.
Reynolds & Co, on Gold Hill have
struck tho lead Of tho celebrated Hick.
claim and are now making one ounce pei
day to the man, and the boys have :
show for still better pay.
| Brainard & Co. on the west side o.
Gold Hill are cutting il fat: q pound pc,
day is not great days work for them
Shares are worth $1,000 to $500,
Hussey & Co. have struck rich lead
on the Hill between Gibsons Gulch &
Knickerbocker Flat There is much
ground in that section that needs pros.
pc citing. has e
Layton & Co. yesterday struck she
sfpay" to the tune Of 81 90 to the pan,
on the east bank Of Woods Greek near
Martinez. All the miners in that Sec
tion are making good wages
The boys at Knickerbocker are get
ting pretty well down into the bowels Of
the Earth. Good news may be expect
ed from that quarter in few days.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-17
ON the sth day of February, 1855, win be

ON the Sth day of February, 1855, will be
~ commenced, In the halls OF the SRsiths0niGn
Institutions in the city Of Washington Grand
Exhibition OF The Products Of the Taste, Skill,
Enterprise, and Industry OF the American People.
This Exhibition will be gotten up by the Metro
polifan Mechanics Institute but the design is not
TO limit the sphere Of itsoperaons and influence
10 any narrower bounds than the entire Union.
A minute programme of the plan adopted has
been issued, and copies of it will be promptly
transmitted 10 all persons making application 10
the undersigned for them. He will also cheerfully
respond 10 The inquiries of all persons interested
in matters connected with this enterprise.
Publishers OF newspapers and other periodicals
particularly requested 10 direct 10 the "Exh-
bton of the Metropolitan Mechanics Institute,
Washington, d. O." one or more sets of their
publications, for a suitable period prior 10 the
opening of the Exhibition. The numbers thus for
warded shall be carefully arranged and displayed,
and shall thereafter be preserved in the Library of
the Institute. Evidence Of such deposit will en-
title any person sustaining to publication the re-
aton OF editor, reporter or correspondent, TO the
privileges ofthe Exhibition.
An appeal is respectfully made 10 the courtesy
and public spirit of the Press throughoutth the conn
try, 10 give place 10 this brief communication; and
an assurance is given that the Institute viii, by
every means in its power, reciprocate the favor
thus conferred. 4
THOMAS c. CONNOLLY, Superinte
WASHINGTON Nov. 81, 1854. Nov rs.
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heart in Boston, but think him the first match
In the United States"
THE LADIES OF THE REPUBLICAN, oouRT NOW
LIVING.
Mrs. Bradford was the only child of Elias
Boudinot, one of the most respectable charac-
tiers OF the Revolution, and she and Mrs. Ham
ilton and Mrs. Charles Carroll the Younger,
believe, are the only ladies of our Republican
Court now living. Mrs. Carroll was one of the
daughters.of Benjamin Chew. She wasnot mar
ried until after Washington's final retirement
TO Mount Vernon, but she and her sister, Mrs.
Henry Philips, were great fayorites with the
chiet and were much in his society as girls.
The marriage Of an elder sister to COL John
Eager Howard, of Baltimore, was attended by
him at Chews baronial house in Germantown,
during the sittings of the Federal Convention
in 1887. Mrs. Howard came back to reside in
Philadelphia in 1896, when her husband en-
tered Congress as a senator from Maryland.
COST OF LIVING IN NEW YORK IN 1888, DE-
scRIBED BY BRIssoT DE wARvILLE.
If there is town on the American cont:
nent where English luxury displays its follies,
it is New York. You will find here the Eng
fish fashions. In the dress of the woman you
will see the most brilliant silks, gauzes, hats,
and borrowed hair. Equipages are rare, but
they are elegant. The men have more simpli
city in their dress they disdain gewgaws, but
they take their revenge in the delicacies of the
table. Luxury forms already in this town q
class of men very dangerous to society; Imean
bachelors. The expense of women causes
matrimony TO be dreaded by men. Tea forms,
as in England, the basis of the principal en-
tertainment. Fruits, though much attended to
in this State, are far from possessing the beauty
and excellence Of those of Europe. have
seen trees, in September, loaded at once with
apples and with flowers. M. dc Crevelceur is
right in his description of the abundance and
good quality of the provisions of New York,
in vegetables, flesh. and especially in fish, 1t
is difficult to unite SO many advantages in one
place Provisions are dearer at New York than
in any other of the northern or middle States
Many things, especially superAuities, are dearer
here than in France. A hairdresser asks
twenty shillings per month, and washing costs
four shillings for dozen pieces.