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The Empire County argus., 1854-06-03

STAcr TO AUBURN.-For some two or three weeks
a stage has been running daily between Cooma
and Auburn The distance between the places is
about twenty miles. There appears to be consd-
cradle travel on this route, and while the stages
makes fair return to its proprietors for the outlay
the convenience to the travelling pablic.is OF vast
importance. The road on which the stage travels
is mostly new, and crosses the South Fork at Union
and the American at Oregon Bar, passing through
Pilot Hill. 1t has but few rough places in it, and
those fast disappearing under the direction Of MIR
Bailey, the road supervision, at Pilot Hill, who
spares no pains or expense to make it one of the
best roads in the county. ,.
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CAucHT.--On Monday night last, a large Cali
fornia lion was caught in wooden trap, near the
head of Dry Creek, about two miles this side Of
Georgetown. His majesty had made free with
hog on Sunday night, the owners of which, in re-
turn, built trap into which the poor, deluded ami
NAL went after the bait, and became so enamored
with his accommodations that he staM thar. He
has since been sold for 5000, to gentleman in
GEORGETOWN.
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BGy~We learn from the Sacramento Union. that
cane, made from the head-block of Sutter Mill
the East. The gold head, and engravings were
the handiwork of our esteemed fell citizen, J. w.
SEELEY. By the way, if you have job you wish
to have well done. carry it to SeeleY.
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"PeLTIcAL RUMoRs.n-lt is rumorcd that the
Editor of the Union, in his late visit to this
county, pipc-laycd for the nomination of Philip T.
Herbert for Congress, and that in consideration
therefor the Union.is to share in the Custom House
Printing.
Also--Thr.t the TINES rn1 Transcript and Union
have formed a copartn .rshp the terms Of which
bind the Union to do the work the T. d I considers
too low for itself to engage in.
QUERY.-Are the "sinews of war; to carry on
the Saloon on ] street. recently opened by an cx-
Member Of the Legislature, furnished by the Gus
tom House and does the Editor Of the Union
drink there
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-03

BALL AT MAMALUKE.-- The citizens of Mamaluke
Hill give ball on the 18th inst. Those who have
ATTENDED parties at this place, speak OF them IN
terms of highest praise, and we have every assu-
rance that no panswill be spared to make the pres
ent rarty agreeable.
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SrRAwBERRIEs.-MR RANNEY of the Cooma
Garden presented lis with glass jar of this delic-
ious fruit, large ripe and luscious. He is cultiva-
ting them to some extent, and informs us that the
soil and climate are well adapted to raising. He
~yill receive our thanks.
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BALL AT GREENwooD.--We would call to the
notice of our dancing friends, the fact that on
Thursday evening next. "mine host" of the Miners
Hotcl in Greenwood F. Hartman, ESD, gives a
Ball. tits expected to be the largest Of the season,
as we'll as the most pleasant The people of Grcon.
wood gre noted for their social reunions and agree
able balls, ard this occasion are assured that
no pains or expense will be spared in order to rcn
der this one of the most agreeable of the season.
they are anxious tn cultivate the acquaintance o.
tile citizens OF ncighborins towns.
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SENATOR CoFFRoTH--No politician in the State
enjoys higher or more deserved reputation than
the Hon J.. w Coffroth, of Tuolumne. From the
commencement of his public life, he has enjoyed
the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens and
popularity unprecedented in the annals of public
men of California. Being young in years, his ex-
perencc as legislator renders him peculiarly
prominent at the present time. His known integ-
rity and ability gives promise of a bright future,
while his present position in the Democratic party
foreshadows higher honors than he now enjoys, and
public opinion points to- him as one of the most
prominent of California; gifted sons. On his re-
turn to his constituents, after the adjournment Of
the Legislature, he was publicly received, compli
mcnt which was we'll merited The Sonora Herald
gives the following account of the reception
Senator Coffroth had most fattering reception
last "Wednesday FROM the Democracy OF Columbia,
ON the occasion of his return home from his legis-
lative duties About one hundred horsemen and
several carriages, accompanied by,a band Of music
went out towards Shaws Flat to meet and escort
him into town. After meeting him, they moved
back in procession towards Columbia on approach
inc which place, q salute was fired from q six
pounder which the Columbans keep for such ecca-
sions.
After passing through town, the procession halt
ed at the Columbia Exchange, where the flag staff
was decorated with various flags, aud the garden
tastily arranged for public meeting and reception
of 'Columbia's fayorie SON" After lighting here
the committee appointed to do the lonors of the
occasion mounted the stand, and the chairman, Mr.
Stevens, in speech couched in appropriate and
feeling language, welcomed him home in the name
of the Democracy of Columbia, concluding with
tho words 'Well done, thou good and faithful SER
want thou hast been faithful "a few things,
we will make thee ruler over many things hlr
Cofroth full Of emotion, replied his thanks in q
few words and then, leaving the stand, received
the congratulations Of the friends assem-
bled.
The assemblage was then invited 10 partake OF
the hospitalites of the house by Col. Ca2neau, its
proprietor luncheon being prepared 10 refresh the
inward man. No citizen of Columbia has rendered
more efficient aid to the Democratic cause than Col
Cazneau, in making preparations for public demon
stratons
In the evening a very large assemblage gathered
in the garden of the Columbia Exchange The
garden was full and we think there must have been
at least one thousand persons present. About
O'Clock Mr. Coffroth was called to the stand, and
addressed the audience for about an hour and a
half explaining his acts, and particularly defending
disposition connection with the majority ct the
Democratic members Of the Legislature on the
Senatorial question. He listened to attentiyey
throughout and repeatedly chccred
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| Go AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. Es.-The dcnizens of
Coloma who seldom never visit the hilttops
which surround our quiet little village loose many
an Lour of interest, which might be employed in
surveying the scenery there presented to view
From tho highest peaks the eye can take IN long
line of the valley below, its andulatlons and ats
wood -fringed borders. Like silver belt, the Sac
ramento is seen winding its way across the panora-
ma while in the distance the Coast Range loans
up, and with mist-clad peaks arc lost in ether
Monte Diablo, too, like mighty pyramid, stands
almost isolated u way mark and guide, presenting
beautiful contrast with the lesser yet noble hills
adjacent On the north, the snow-capped Neyadas
their lofty heads, defying the heat of summers
sun and Drawing the fury of winters storms. From
the eastern horizon as far as the eye can reuch
away towards the mighty west, the snowy outline
prominently appears proscntinga corrascation sub
timely beautiful At Our feet, as it were, lies Cooma,
nestled in peace down in the bosom of our hills -
the emblem Of peace and contcntnent Meandering
along the base of the mountaiu and skirting the
town. is the Rio de los Americaaos hurrying on to
the ocean to mingle waters and become assorbed
in the immensty--tro ut emblem OF mans pill
grmagc.
There arc other scenes which would well repay II
visit to the mountain tops, and render glad the
heart while they please the eye. Along the base
of the mountans--in the ravines--on the points
bars and slidrs-on the knobs and on the flats the
busy hum of industry goes forth, and the sharp
click of the pick and shovel tells the tale that en-
crgy and perseverance are there to dsembowel the
treasures Of the earth. In places and those not:a
few, the garden and field Improvements contrast
beautifully with the surrounding widness and tells
Of quiet homes and happy hearts, of civilization and
permanencv in our mountain vale. Away up the
side of the mountain, coursng on the banks of
the river arc the water dtchcs-- those arteries
which furnish the clement. so necessary for mining
operations. This is not all Ionder stands the
village church, modest and unadorned, where the
messenger Of God m earnest tones tells the tale of
his mission There, too, is the school house. the
embryo college of our land, where the youth are
taught the clements, theoretical and practical of
our language, and imbibc those streams of knowl
edge, so useful in lifes drama. We all love to
dwell upon the associations of school boy days oven
though times frest has tipped our locks and
wrinlrled our foreheads with care. Again we say,
an hour on the tops of the hills can be proftaby
employed
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-03

Srx7E PAPERS. Wells Fargo & Co. laid upon
our table, last evening, an assortment OF State and
Foreign papers. For this and other polite iayors
during the week, we are under obligations.
Adams & Co. will consider themselves in.
Messrs. Waldron, and Vincent and Co. have
been particularly polite in the way of furnishing
us with papers, &c., Of late. We tender them our
thanks.
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-03

FOURTH OF JULY.Our ncighbors at Georgetown
intcnd celebrating National Anniversary at that
place in becoming style An Grafton is to be de-
iiycred by Thomas ROBERTSON, Esq, Of Coloma
and pic mic is to be served up by the citizens. In
the evening & ball is to take place at the Town
Hall. From the well known taste and public spirit
of the citizens of GcorgetoNn, eye can confidently
assert that all who attend the festivities will be
satisfied The dancing parties Of Georgetown have
Justly won reputation for their socability and the
case and grace with which they are conducted
besides this, they are attended by greater number
of Ladies than at almost any other place in the
county. This fact alone should induce the bach
clor portion of population to spend the day and
evening of the Fourth at Georgetown.
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Democratic Central Committee for El Dorado


DemOCratic Ccntrof COmmI1tto fof II DOEnUO
- ~ H#| County.
ttEMAN LOVlE, ttUCCftt.
A. A. VAN titfFIDER Cofonia.
d. c. MCKINNEY, Georgetown,
IT, Observation-Disclosures Union.
w T. CLAPp Pleasant Taiiey
9n,N .........................,. S1tpoR Falls
ihNAN DOYLE Chm. A. A. Van GUELDER, Sec'y.
We cored the Of the Committee from The publish
ed proceedings OF the County Convention of last year. Had
there been other in tho list they would have been
given If other persons belong the Committee, it does
not appear SO in the record
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-03

New Pcrarors-1IR PICKETT showed rs a fine
lot of new Potatoes, yesterday raised by him in hi
garden opposite Colosna
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-03

Bsg~The favor of our Georgetown correspondent
reached us too late for this week. We should be
pleased to hear from him often
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-03
ARRIVAL OF THE SONORA.
FIFTEEN DAYS LATER FROM THE ALLAN
TIC STATES
TFF HOMESTEAD BILL IN THE SENATE.
THE NICARAGUA TREATY.
FOREIGN NEWS, SC.
SAN FRANcrsco Nav 21st

SAN Fra ANCISCO May 3lSt,
The P. NJ. S. s. Company new Steamer Sonora,
has arrived with New York dates, and the Mails
to MAY 5th Her running time from New York to
Panama was AZ days and 20 hOurs, being the short
est time On record. Tho entire time occupied from
New York to Panama SO days Il hours, being the
shortest trip on record.
CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsHINCToN, May 4th, 1854.
The chance Of getting ct the Nebraska bill next
week is by no means brilliant. That the Admins
ration is desrious of having the question up is ey
dent by the fact that all sorts ofpersonal influence
is being brought to bear to induce members to con-
sent to Law aside all other business on Monday
to take the bill up but still difficulties are increas-
ing, and unless favorable change takes place,
ii 9re is no prospect of Mr. Richardson's success
The President vetoed the INDECENT Insane Land
bill on the ground of there being nothing in the
Constitution to make the Federal Government the
great4almoner of public charity. The bill passed
the Senate by vote of 90 to II, and the House by
nearly two to one.
Miss Dix, it is said, threatens to make pubEca-
ton showing that the President had declared him
self in favor of her bill.
The Presidents veto will probably be sustained,
not so much from q desire to support the Executive
and his constitutional advisers, to finally estab-
lish the policy of the General Government with
gard to the land distribution question in all its
phases.
An impression prevails that the Homestead bill
is dead in the Senate; but the Presidents friends
assert he would not veto that measure, and thismay
have the effect Of revivng and passing it, The pros
pect however is that it will not be reached this ses
sion.
Mr. Gwin leaves for California in about two weeks
to be absent the remainder of ftheyear The Pacif
ic Railroad Stock is down.
The friends of the Nebraska, bill count upon l2t
votes in favor ITO against the bill, provided the
Clayton amendment is struck out.
In the Senate Mr. Sdell, of Louisiana offered &
resolution directing the Committee on Foreign Re
lation to inquire into the expedeney of authorizing
the President during the recess of Congress to pre-
vent expeditions leaving the United States, to ac
against foreign States The resolution was adopt
ed.
Resolutions were adopted calling for report o
the exploration Of the North Pacific Ocean.
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-03

The price of steerage passage on the steamers of
June lst was 1925.
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-03

THEArRE.--We understand the Chapman family
play at the theatre, in Colona, on Monday evening
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-03

meeting of the Democratic State Conrdl Committee
will be held at the nion Hotel in the city Of San Fran
CISCO on Tuesday the 9Th Of Juno, at O'Clock p NJ for
the purpose Of calling Democratic State Conyeen and
for o1Nr important business.
y. c. FREDERICK, Chairman
F.p TRAcY, Secretary.
San Francisco, May 80, 1854
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-03

CANES FROM SUFFER- MrII.-We learn that John
McGonnigal has secured the oak timber of the old
Sutter mill, and has commenced manufacturing it
into canes These will be eagerly sought after as
relics Of California, by those who wish to preserve
u memento of the early history Of our State. We
learn that he has number of orders for canes from
San Francisco and Sacramento; and they are ca
gerly sought after at FROM SO to SO piece while
yet unfinished.
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-03

CLOTHING SroRE.rhe attention of our clothing mer-
chants and those in The other villages in the vicinity
directed to the advertisement of Reyes " Co.. in todays
paper They have splendid stock hand, and those
dealing in ready made articles probably cannot do better
than give them a call while making their purchases
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-03

TwADDLE.-The virtuous organ of the Custom
House was seized with fit of admiration, lately for
Maj Gen. JOHN f. Wool, and forthwith proceeded
to infict onts readers nearly in praise of
this distinguished officer. For three or four months
that sheet hGsIbeen, from time to time, dealing in
abuse of Gen. " Wool but now it suddenly discovers
that any connection he may have with the recent
trials of the Spanish and French Censuls, is exactly
right. We wonder if this column of praise has
anything to do with R. p Hammond's interesting
relations with fllibustering? Also, il the 'plcnary
powers of Gen. Wool WILL together with his sense
of duty permit or require him to direct his atten-
ton to the conduct OF Federal officials at the Bay
city If so, we opnc we shall have something more
real elected in reference to fbustering, than has
been exhibited in the smoke of the Consular trials
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-03

LADIES' FEsrIvAL.-1he Ladies of Georgetown
held festival on the 25th inst, fer the benefit Of
the church in that place. It is represented to us
as being well attended, and the best Of feeling pre-
vang The citizens Of Georgetown arc noted for
the liberatY they evince such occasions, and
we are pleased to learn that they fully sustained
their former reputation at the late festival The
object.was good one, and met wthliberal success
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THE GONZALES COLLECE.

TIE I'd session VI the Gonzales College wN
commence on the LIST Monday in October next.
A neat and corimodious brick building has been
erected for the ,nusic department, and every ne
ccssary fixture provided for the comfortable ac-
Communications Of the scholars.
Nr. e. w. Guess, A. ~, and Hr. Everett Lewis,
A. H., have been employed TO conduct the Male
department, both gentlemen 81 exteesive and
varied literary requirements, unbeuiished moral
characters. aud both experienced ia teaching. Mr..
Guess will fill the Presidency.
The Female Department will be conducted by
Mr.. MAgr HILL, formerly of Seguin. and Mrs. DR..
CoLExAm. late Of Georgia. Mr.. COLEMAN ~ill have
special charge Of the Music Department and Orna.
mental Branches. Such other Teachers will DC
from time ~ time employed "a the wants Of the In
%s'itntion may require.
Apparatus hrs been supplied for the institution
which. NJ 10 variety and perfection, is surpassed by
no college in the South. and the musical instruments
are various and Of the most costly kind.
RATES OF TUITION.
Reading, Writing, Spelling and Mental Arth.
mctic, per session Of five months. .... $40 90
English Grammar, Geography. Slate Arith-
mctic, Elocution and Rhetoric, per session
:" !, hhoh'ns.... oo
All higher English branches and languages
including Hebrew, Greek, Latin and
Music on the PinnO, III extra charge of. .S25 OO
Tuition payable one half mt the middle of the
session, the balance nj the close of the session.
Scholars will be charged from the time Of enter.
ing "a the close of the session, and no deduction
made for lost time, except in cases Of protructcd
sickness.
THOs. J.. PILGRIM, President
Board yf Trustees.
Gonzales, S~emptcmber 10, 1858.
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DEWITTS FERRY.

pills Ferry Is situated South Of and adjoin-
= ing the town Of Gonzales, about u half
NILE rom. the Court House, where there Is all ex-
cellent
NEW BOAT,
calculated to cross Wagons Of tbc Target siz. and
stock Of all kinds, and on the direct road leading
% all The following places from Gonzss,s up and
down the West aide OF the Guudalup. Niyer viz
San Antonio, Helena, yorktown, Clinton, In De-
WIT county, and To the Cibolo. Santa Clara, Colet.
to and tn all parts Of the Sandies.
The distance to Victoria, by crossing at this fer
~, AMI going down the west side of the Guaia.
!upc to Bennetts ferry and rccrossiny, Is short
cncd eight miles.
Persons going to any Of sad places can get the
necessary directions at the Fern.
Corn for sale at the Ferry.
Nov 26. q. g. n,WITT
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