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The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30


Clover although her structures are humiliating and
her praise sarcasm on Cooma. Kitty Clover says
she will not dry up, but will certainly expose the
lords of creation hereafter without mercy, if the
evils ofwhich she complains are not speedily re-
moved.
Correspondence of the Argus.
CoLoMA, Dec 27. 1854
Mr.. EDITOR Permit me through the medium
of your paper to say word to the citizens of Co.
Iona in regard to the untidy appearance of our
Main street Why is it gentlemen? Is there any
good reason why the principal thoroughfare of our
beautiful village must be made the repository for
old boots, rags papers, broken bottles, and any
amount of old rubbish ?
The condition of the street is stain upon our
enterprise. and it IL quite time to wipe it out -
Aside from the looks of the thing is its inconve-
nience for positively it is unsafe for ladies to
attempt to cross from walk to the other, with
out keeping sharp look out as to where we set
our feet, otherwise we might endanger our necks
by stumbling over an old boot, stepping on an old
bottle, or something Of the kind Do not let Colo
ma be behind in this work, while she is leading in
the moral reforms. Look at our sister village,
Georgetown. Her broad noble street upon which
is not suffered to remain one blot to mar its beau
ty is justly the pride of her citizens, and the adm-
ration of all the mountain towns. Would that we
too had a Wesley And why may we not have
one Can we not inspire the soul of our "be-
ringer" with love of neatness and by the aid of
a suitable remuneration, induce him to WELD the
broom little oftener, and court the muses. little
less. A tax would be cheerfully paid by our order
loving citizens, for so laudabe an object. The
only trouble is, for some of them to take the
matter in hand, he would find no lack of aid, and
our street might soon be cleared. Now is the time
while yet the rain is scarcely upon us, let some
one be employed to rake the rubbish off, so that
we may have nothing worse than the mud to con-
tend with until fair weather comes again. You
would be sorry to have bevy of ladies turn out
with paper for subscriptions, and do your duty
for you Some of you might think it savored
little too much of "strong mindednes," and you
know you don't like ''strong minded women So
lead us not into temptation by neglecting this i'm
portant step, or you may hear again from
KITTY CLOVER.
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

The OLD YEAR.-lt is customary for every paper
to have something scrbbled about the Old and New
Year. Not being in mood to review the past OF
prognosticate of the future, and having little faith
in the material improvement of the human race
from the lesson of experience we offer the follow
ing as all we have to say:
"Think We, or think we not, Time hurries on
With a resisess, unremitting stream;
Yet treads soft than e'er did midnight thief,
That slides his hand under the miser's pillow,
And carries off his prize
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

The Legislature will assemble in Sacramento on
Monday next. The Governors Message may be
expected early in the week. Legislative noses have
been counted by Dr. Gwin, and the people inform
ed by authority who is, and is to be T. S. Senator.
1t will be reasonable, therefore, to expect rapid
dispatch of business at least that portion of it
lating to the Senatorial question
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

STATE SCHOOL CoNvENTIoN.--The State Educa-
tional Convention assembled in San Francisco on
Tuesday last, pursuant to call of Paul K. Hubbs,
State Superintendent of Instruction The proceed
ings appear to be interesting although evidently
cut and dried for the occasion
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

The WEATHER.-On Tuesday last the clerk of
the weather made an attempt at rain, and failed.
The sky is now as clear as in June, and universal
complaint is heard. Disappointment sits on the
face of miners merchants, and farmers all of them
look like patience on monument smiling at grief.
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

SAN Francisco CITY DEBT--The debt of the
City of San Francisco exceeds three millions of dol
lars and her current expenditures are over mil
lion per annum. A sufficient to carry on an
economical State Government.
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

THE Union has published IA complete list of
members of the LEGISLATURE and as usual, thrust
one of our members into Contra Costa County, de-
termined that Mr.. Mcconnell shall reside else
where than in Ell Dorado. 1t is mighty hard work
for papers below to find out we have eight members
of Assembly.
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

|. D. of o. F. BALL.--The Ball of Coloma Lodge
l. 0. of o. F., No. q, will take place on Monday
evening next, The Hall is tastefully decorated
and preparations otherwise completed. 1t is antic-
ipated that large company will be present
Come one, come all" and join in the merry dance
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

WELLS FARGO & Co. have this week supplied us
with papers from Shasta, Marysville, San Francis
co and Stockton.
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

The S. F. Evening Journal styles the recent kill
ing of a man in Sacramento with bag of pota-
toes on his back, a "cold blooded damnable muir
der" This verdict is right and ought to be sus-
tanned BY public opinion
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

GOLD CUp.-Col. Pardee, of Messrs. Wells, Far
go Co., was on Christmas day presented with u
beautiful gold cup by the EMPLOYEES of that house
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

Twelve attaches of the San Francisco Custom
House have been dismissed. Uncle Sam is looking
after his dimes since the depre citation in francs.
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

A RAFFLE BLOWN UP.--The S. F. News announ-
ces the failure of ]. c. Duncan of the Chinese
Salesrooms for nearly 100000. Look out for your
rattle tickets in Art Union No. 2.
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

EscAPED.A few days since about thirty State
prisoners made their escape in small vessel. They
have been pursued and several of the fugitives
shot.
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

ADAMS & Co. have laid on our table exchanges
from San Jose, Los Angeles San Francisco, Sacra.
mento and Marysville.
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

The amount of music which has been copyright
ed at Washington, in the last third of century,
fills about three hundred volumes, averaging two
hundred and fifty pages to each volume.
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

The Common Law Jurisdiction question is reviv
ed in the San Francisco courts.
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

Mrs Partngton is anxious to know if the com
pass has needle and thirty-two points, how long
will it take woman with such o needle to make
shirt
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

THE CAPITAL.--This matter is finally settled
Two of the Justices of the Supreme Court have
signed the order for the removal of the archives OF
the Court to Sacramento State Journal 2Sth.
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

For CoRTE MADERA.--James Stewart, who was
convicted of murder in Trinity county, and there
sentenced to be hung, having had his punishment
commuted by Gov Bger to ten years in the State
prison.
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

A shooting and cutting match occurred in dance
house at Diamond Springs, Thursday evening last
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

SHIPMENT OF TREASURE, Dec. %
Page, Bacon & Co.... ........ S345,OOO
Adams q 20 1lO,UOU
Wells, Fargo & Co...... ...... 5l,67O
Other Shippers. $4,000
Total. S550270
Shipment to Dec 16. 3,8S2395
Total for December S4, ,432, 665
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

Since Benton applied the epithet OF "dirty dog
to Petit of Indiana it is said that the correspond
cnts of the latter appended "D. D.. to his name.
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

Miss STCLAIR the Enchantress, will give an en-.
tertainment this evening at the Crescent City Hall
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

WHERE is the hat with seventeen bullet holes
through it?
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

UNsELFIsH.-.Th The man who is in the habit OF Tor
getting himself can scarcely be accused of selfish
ness.
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

The Steamer Cortez carried away $550270 on
Saturday last.
The Empire County argus., 1854-12-30

MAJOR RoMAN--This gentleman has lately re-
signed his Consulship at Guyamas and returned to
San Francisco.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-04
Mr. Letol,er on Re .IeHe !l1aent.

We furnish in our columns to-day an
other evidence Of the zeal which charac-
te,izcd Mr.. Letcher during the late ses-
sion of Congress, in guarding the public
Treasury from the besetments Of the YAM
piers who would daily feed upon it,
Mr.. L. places the responsibility for the
enormous expenditures OF the government.
where it properly belongs. The Wings,
determined, If possible. 70 squander the
public money, that the Fillmore admins
tration might be redeemed apparently and
a few disappointed and dissatisfied Demo.
csa!s, have been .he cause of the heavy
expenditurcsz hich the government has
met. and as shown on our first page. II is
true, each year adds TO our governmental
expenditures, in order to meet the wants
Of our yearly expanding territory, and in
creasing power. Bat the appropriations
during the current fiscal yeaI are larger
thar was anticipated, and many of them
doubtless the result of the combination Of
Wings and Democrats, as above stated
We have no Galphin and Gardiner frauds
to chronicle. We refer the Wings to
these items whenever they talk about the
present expenditures of the government.
Let all read Mr.. Letcher's remarks.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-04


We clip from the Lewisburg CHI onicle
the following decisions of the Court of APP
peals, from Aug. 5th to Monday Angus
2lst. The case first mentioned is Jno
McDowelPs Ex'r. VS.. Hugh John Craw
ford of this place. 1t will be seen that thu
decision rendered several years ago in The
Superior Court of this place, in favor o
Mr.. Crawford, has been reversed. There
are about two or three thousand dollals in
volved in the suit, we believe: ~
Decisions from Aug. 9Th to Monday
August 2lst.
McDowell's Ex'rs. VS.. Crawford re.
versea.
Brooks VS.. Wilcox affirmed.
Corner vs.. Rankin ct ais affirmed
Finley's Ex'r rs. Moher g. Wife
partly affirmed and remanded.
Steele VS.. Livesay reversed and bills
dismissed without costs.
Blair VS.. Thompson G. ais: reversed
cause remanded with instructions, &c.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-04
The DROUGHT.

From accounts received from various
sections o. the country, il would seem that
the corn crop will be very short, owing
to the dr;ness Of the weather, and some
kind Of destructive worm. We learn
that, in the vicinity of Winchester, the
devastation has been so great, a public
meeting to devise means for the relief
of the poor, is in contemplation. An in
telligent and far-seeing farmer observed 10
us the other day, that he had not the leas,
doubt corn would be five dollars per bar
rel this fall. The effect will be to greatly
reduce the price of stock of all kinds, and
materially advance the Pork prices. The
operation Of this state Of affairs is already
beginning ODE felt. In New York, cows
which six months ago brought $40 and
$50, are row selling at $40 and S12-and
hut few purchasers at these prices. The
price Of horses must come down. 4 vast
number VIII slloltly be in market, and the
competition for sale will be great and
prices must be materially reduced
In passing up the Valley few days
since, We observed 10 acre field oil corn,
which. lrem appearance, would not much
more than yield ihe seed put IN The ground.
The field had been planted twiee--the
first planting having been entirely destroy
ed by worms. last Spring we noticed
This same ground when it was being plow-
ed, and we do not remember 10 have seen
soil turn up more handsomely, aud give
finer promise Of rich yield. The result
will be as above stated.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-04
How it Qperates.

On last Monday morning, about 6 clock
ssgro man in the employ of Mr.. J. D.
Brown, Was mixing mortar, opposite Union
Hall, when he was seized with fit, which
is frequently the ease. Whilst he was ~.
ing in the mortar bed. in COMMISSIONS, a
white man from tie country, happened 10
be coming into town, ana seeing the boy
fall, wheeled his horse around, rode of
about three hundred yards, and stopped
remaIking that there was cholera in Staun-
ton, for he bad seen a case. and that he in
tended TO get away from the place as soon
as-possihle. And of he rode in the direc-
ton oil his home. about twelve. miles from
town, we learn without attending to the
business for which he came here. OF
course, III his nelghborhood, the report is
rife that 70 and SO persons die day, when
IN fact there has not been case for toe
'oeehs, or anything like il.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-04

New Article OF Inpcrt.

The e. element caused Ii Berbetley bv
the approaching election Of Sheriff was
attested en- Monday last BY ths arrival IN
Winchester Ct several consignments Of vo-
tiers, whose ros,n is thought by their oppo-
nents more desirable than their company
at home. They belong 10 the Cushwa
party and were brought in carriages, du-
" guarded by Newcomer men. They
are quartered in Winchester and neigh
borhood until after the election. Of course
liquor is the instrument of their abduction
and detention.
We take the above article from the
Winchester Virginiar. Cushwa is The
regular Democratic candidate, for the
Shefilfalty of Berkeley; and Newcomer
is an Independent Democrat, running I'm
der the colors Of Wings, Know Nothings
ct ID ontne genus Cushwa has been twic,
fairly elected, but Wing Court has Sc
the election aside GA both occasions 90
some trivial intormalty. A third election
took place on the 3lst ult.-the result O
which we have not heard. We hope
however, for the sake of decency, tina
the people of Berkeley will stamp thi
base attempt to defraud an honest man OH
OF his dues, with becoming indignation
and triumphantly elect Cushwa, who has
through the whole affair, acted like ma,
animated by true sense Of honor an,
propriety, and with that dignity and man
illness, which mark him as one Of Nature
nobiemen. We hope the unainching De
mocracy Of old Berkeley "pread them
setres" (not out of the county, on the 3ls
and that Cushwa's certificate of electo
has already been placed In bis tands
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-04

A stable belonging 10 Mr.. A. A. Pitman
at Buffalo Gap. was destroyed by fire ca
Saturday the 26th ut., about A o'clock in
The evening. Ten horses were consumed
six of which belonged 10 the Stage Com
pany of Parish, Hartman e. Co.-two to
Mr.. Pitman, one to an Engineer, and one
to mail carrier. Two negro men have
been arrested, charged with setting fire to
the stable. The fire was SO sudden, the
flames progressed so rapidly, that four stage
horses which were hitched outside could
hardly be secured from the flames. 1t Is
thought the stable was fired in several
places. This is the second stable Mr.. p.
has lost within the last month or six weeks.
We have not learned the amount of grain
and may consumed, but suppose it to be
considerable.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-04
Staun.on j aiees.

Butler a. 90, ut the M8mmoti Corn
mission House, have archaset! since the
LIST OF August, upwards of hco t.oasGnd
barrels of flour. They are now paying
$7.75 for superfne and IS for extra su-
petfine. This is an advance within the
last two weeks. 1t is owing to the fact
that Mills which have heretofore turned
OUT so and 40 barrels per day, are now,
! on account Of the scarcity of water, grind
ing 10 and u barrels--about enc third Of
the usual amount when water is plenty -
In Ohio the facilities for grinding are
even more cramred than in Virglnia.--
Hence the quantity of flour brought into
market is very small comparatively not
sufficient to supply the demand tor home
consumption, save at advanced prices
How long this will continue cannot be
foretold; but it is quite likely the price of
flour will remain at the present prices for
several weeks yet. Butler u Co. are also
paying S. $50 for Rye flour 50 cents
for yellow and 81 So for shite Conn.,
Wheat is selling at 1.35 for red and LAO
for white. Oats at 80; aud Rye o.
These prices operate severely on con.
sumers, especially when all other article,
of domestic consumption range equal.
high. In fact, we have been seriousl,
thinking Of stop liuiag or rather Of wrap
ping oursslf Up il, sheet, and quit stay
4 ing IN This neck of ,ooods, wiihout eating
until prices get down to reasonable stan
dard The House o! Messrs. Butler is ;
great convenience TO our farmers, and w
are glad to see they are doing such an en-
couraging business. Enterprise should BIZ
literally rewarded,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-04

County Court.

The August term commenced on Mon
day last. The justices who composed the
Coult were: James Crawford, President.
r, Guy Hatch Clark and James Wilson.
The Com HIS. Docket was disposed of,
with the exception of 10 presentments
against one man fer selling Spirits without
a license, which were continued because
of absence Of deft's. counsel.
The Grand Jury found 4 indictments
and presentments foy miseemeanors.
There was very little done on Motion
docket. On Issue docket, (numbeiing 81
cases. about % cases were disposed of by
trial &c. Remainder continued.
The Office Judgment docket large
showing rather an increase in She number
of suits brought.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-04


The following otlar made by Gov Smith
III bis speech before TIE White Sulphur
Convention, has sometbmg practical ia it.
Ali patriotic sentiments and eloquent de-
serlp.ioas Of the advantages Of Railroads
do not come at the question piactieally.---
We want the lever power--the wherewiih
to push them Oh. The man who is will
ing to give lis means, is the true friend Of
improvement and OF the State. A theory
Is very nice thing fof Burcombe, but ii
won't do for practical, tangible work.
We copy The following from the Rich
mond Dispatch, which paper, by the way
is gaining for itself good name truly, by
the energy and industry employed in it:
publication:
Ex-('oy. Smith then addressed the Con.
veb!lon III strong internal improv, men
speech--strengthened by bis offer to nal {
one OF number t. RAISE, by $500 sub
scorpions or more, the amount necessar,
to put the whole Of the Central Road tS
Covington uuder contract. He said tia
the whole road was under contract TO with
IN twelve miles of Covington-that $50
ooo OF private subscriptions would pu
those twelve miles under eontract-tha
$50, 900 of the SOC, 600 was already raised
and only $4,000 to be subscribed. Wit
that suhccribpI and nth .I,a Bo,tuI
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-04
The Schools.

The various schools Of this place com
mence their exercises during the present
week. Our town will then again be
thronged with blushing beauty and smiling
innocence. No place is blessed with
schools Of higher grade than those located
in Stauntoh. They are reeomm ended by
every consideration. of physical health
and pleasure, aud Of mental culture and
polish. We are glad to learn ;hat all open
under iiatteling auspices.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-04

ADVANCE IN PoRa.-The protraeted
drought and the consequent failure Of the
corn crop in the West has caused mate
RAJ advance in pork. In Louisville,
brands OF mess that two months ago were
dull OF sale at $40, found ready purchasers
on "Wednesday last at $l2 SO.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 2S.-A terrific torna-
do visited this city yesterday, which was
most destructive of live and property. The
Fourth Presbyterian church was blown
down during Divine seryiee--twentv- five
of she congregation were killed Instantly
and a laage number wounded. Many
other buildings were unrooied or blown
down.
LIBEL CAsE.--'Vm. Birney, editor oil the
Philadelphia Evening Register, has been
held to bail N the sum of $1,000, to an
swer the charge of publishing commu-
nieation libeling Stephen T. Beale, dentist.
The communication expressly charged Mr..
Beale with committing an outrage upon
the person ola yong girl, while she was
under the influence of chlorofofm.
Large contracts for potatoes have been
made at Columbus. Ohio. it is s.aid, at
S1.2o per bushcl.
Judge Spooner. ol Cincinnati has de-
clared the new liquor law uf Ohio to be
constitutional,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-04
penocratic Meeting.

The meeting Oh Monday last was at
tended bv a number of the most promi-
nent and influential Democrats in the coun-
ty. All seemed to feel lively interest in
the approaching Gubernatorial election
and eyneed determination to 60 into the
fight with right hearty good will. In fact,
the Democracy of Augusta, are the men
for long pull, strong pull, and pull
altogether. They know what it is to do
battle against great odds, and they also
know what a solid front and a determined
purpose can accomplish. We are mue',
mistaken, il in the next election, there are
not 1000 Democratic votes poled in this
county.
From free intercourse with number
of the party on last Monday, we learned
that il was pretty generally the wish, the
Convention should not be held until late
in the Tall, or early next Spring. Some
suggested that it be held in Ricbsnond Gu
ring Che State Fair others that it be APP
pointed for Siaunton or charlottesville, in
February OF March--while all were OF the
opinion that the LIST of October was not at
all suited for the time. We have on
former occasions advocated the lst OF De-
tober, but we now see tlrat we were III
error. The mischief we were aiming,
by that course, to counteract. we now
perceive is correcting itself In fact, the
course we were pursuing was, unwittlngly
TO us, calculated TO effect the very object
we were seeking to defeat. We are now
convinced that in order to gel q fair ex-
pression of the wish of the Democratic
party of She State at large-not Of Court
House cliques, and bar room schemers--it
is necessary to give further time than the
1st of October. for the people TO reflect
and honestly decide with the lights be-
fore them.
Either Smith or Leake, il would seem
from indications before the people now,
will be the nominee of the Convention
They are both tried men and true; men
who have stood up manfully without
shrinking. in defence Of the party and It's
principles. en- all OCCASIONS whe
have employed their time and talents and
means. to further the interests ct the
party. Such men it will afford us pleas
ure to labor for IN our avocation. We con
support them for their present promises
and past ,rorks. There are other men,
equally good and true, who Ill command
our most ardent zeal for triumph, If noml-
mated. We allude to these two more par
,iculary. as they are those most promi-
nently before the people from the East
If the Valley can by any possible means
get the nomination, give us Letcher, whose
name is a tower Of strength.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-04
Ev-Governor Smith.

The people of Rappahannock have ten
dered Gov. Smith public Dinner to come
off on the 18th inst, which the Gcv. has
accepted. This is truly tiattering evil
dence of the attachment of Governor
Smiths constituents for him. 1t is one OF
those generous demonstrations of feeling
which honor the projectors, and compl-
ment the object Of it. Gov. Smith richly
merits this mark Of respect, and well may
he feel proud after this unbidden outeush-
ing Of approval from those who know him
best. He is one OF Virginia's brightest
ornamcnts-one whom she has delighted
to honor and whom she will still honor
He is a Democrat whose life is bright
example Of consistency and devotion to
principle, and whose hereuean services
have won universal approval and admira-
ton. Long may he live, to enjoy the
unbounded confidence of the Democratic
party of the State and of the Union.