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The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County OF
- Sierra. SIN the District Court, 10th
Judicial District, 49,. /.
The people OF the State OF California to
Samuel Freeman, Chandler Freeman, and
- Black. greeting: BY an order issued
from the. 'I6n. Wm. 7. barbour. Judge Of
the Tenth judicial District Court in and!
for said county. you are ncrcby required to.
be and appear before said court to answer
the complaint OF j. Dickhousc, Jas. Ander-
son. George Robinson. Joseph Harvey. Il
kinaen. Wm GolGsworiiiy. Chas Parker,
fhos March and 'vm. Pilkcy. who have.
comnlenced au action against you for forci-
bly, entering urca and working certain mi.
ming claims situated at Chips Flat. in Sicr-.
re county. State aforesaid, and claim dam
ages in the amount Of two thousand. dollars.
Now, therefore. IL you fail to appear and
answer TO said complaint within ninety
days from tie date of thi. process. iudv-
ment by default will he taken against YOU
forsaid amount of two thousand. dollars. to-
gcther with costs and Disbursements in this
behalf expended.
Witness my hand. and the seal Of the Dis.
trict Court, aforesaid, this, seventeenth day
OF August, A. d. 1854 at Downieville.
j. WEBB NICHOLSON.
augl9-3m Clerk
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

ENDTRE UNDERSIGNED wish to
SsaazA caii the attention of their friends
=, and the public to theirtFell assorted
STOCK. Ihey are receiving. fresh goods every
week from San Francisco, WHICH they offer
at the lowest market price, consisting OF
Groceries. Liquors, Clothing, Fine Calf
Gum d Kip Boots, full assortment of
Crockery Ware, Mining Tools. Carpenters
Tools, Patent Blocks, Rope, Blankets,
Sledges, Fishing Tackle. fine Pocket
Knives, Eazors C Strops, Blasting Powder.
the best quality, Safety Fuse. DC, DC.
CASEY & THOMAS.
door west of the Virginia Hotel.
n. B. Goods packed to all parts of the
Mines. iu3-tf
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23
1o6rirdlle.1
DIssoLUTIoN OF COPARTNER-

DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNER-
- ship.-The copartne,ship heretofore
existing between the und ersigned, in. the
ST. Louis Steam Saw-mill and Rabbit
Creek Steam Saw-mill; is this day dissolved
by mutual consent, Anthony Chabot having
disposed of all his interest therein to Ado
hiram j. Rigby. All persons who have had
business with the late firm will settle the
same with 4. ]. & Jarles A. Rigby, who
will Continue the business on their own
account. ard who are alone authorized to
settle all bf said busiu ess.
A. CHABOT,
a. J. RIGBY.
JAS. A. RIGBY.
Dated St Louis, and Rabbit Greek, Sep
telnber l, 1854. sep9-5t+
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

& &roon &c Purdv,
eNNa WaTCHMAKERS AND JEWELERS..
MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE CRAYCRoFT STREET
DOW.NIETILLE.
10 Though all that glitters is mo-
gold, - yet their gold cased watches, elegant
earrings, magnificent finger rings, chasts
ana beautiful breastpins arc aUayranted to bt
manufactured of the real " oro."
They will always have on hand fine
watches, to be sold low for cash. but which
are gnar9qqteed to go !. on tex" after pass
ing into the pands Of The purchaser.
specimen rings, pins, etc, manufactured
order, in q superior style.
Jewciry and watches cleaned and repaired
IN worhmanlike manner, and at shor;
notice.
may C-tf GREEN & Pt-Rby
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

EW GOODS-The undersigned have
~ received this day (29th ApriD an addi-
tional stock of hardware, crockery, and
glassware, dry goods, etc, ETC., to which
we invite the attention of our friends and
the public.
ap 29-tf E. w. HASKELL. & BRO.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

On fling of affidavit e plaintiff that tn.
defendant is.a non resident of Sierra Coun-
ty, and not to be found therein, it is order
ed that .erviee Of the above summons be
made by publication in the Sierra Citizen,
for the period of three months.
r. r. JOHNSON, J.P.
Poker Fiat, Township No. 4, July 18th,
1854. % iy22 3m
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

A DMINIS TRAITORS SALE-The un-
"a de signed will sell al Public Auction,
on ednes'lay. S1pt 27th. at 2 o'clock,
Z. NJ, one-ha,f Of a Cl i'm in the Rainy Day
Coon Rocky Bar, Opposite Cox's Bar, J
the same being the property &C Stanton T.
Brown, deceased.
4, p. CHAPMAN, Admir-.
Downievillc. Sept. 9. 1854. [sepl6-2t
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23
WRIGHT d HAYWARD.

w hIUIII q IILf " AhD.
EEP constantly On hand full supply
~ of everything needed in the mines,
such as Groceries, Provisions, Tools, Cloth
ing, Boots and Shoes, and full assortment
OF Hardware. The attention of Carpenters
is especially invited to their stock of tools,
They have also the best stock of Liquors
which can be fodnd in the mountains. Al
goods are delivered, free of additional
charge, to any place in this vicinity. =.
Downieville Sept. 4, 1854. sep-tf9
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23
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DOwnievllle. Sept. Is. 1854 seDl6-2t
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS!

SHEEIFFS UFFICE, SIERRA Co,
September Is, 1854.
&as- Notice is hereby given to Tax-Pay-
ers of Sierra County, to call at the Sheriff s
Office and pay the State and County Taxes,
for the year 1854, previous to the third
Monday in October next. or that the collec-
tlon Of the same will be Immediately en-
forced according to law on all taxes that
remain unpaid Oh the above-named day.
WILLIAM J. FORD.
seplG-5t Sheriff of Sierra County.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23
LUMBER Lumber !

Lumber! LuMDer !.
VIE subscribers, having finished the
L repairing of their Mill, are now ready
TO make contracts for Lumber TO .G.NF
AMOUNT, deliverable at the Mill, or any
part OF the town or neighborhood.
may 6-tf J. II. CRAYCROFT & CO.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

SULLlVAN. J..W., Periodical and News
~ paper Office, kearney street, San Fran
SISco. sep9-tf
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

1BBE, DR.. T. r., Office and residence
~ opposite E. W. Haskell & Bro Main
street. DOwnlevllle. ap l-6m|
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

"AMBLIN & SON, manufacturers
- of tin and sheet iron ware, west side
Lower Plaza, Downcville. auc5 If
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

M cDONNELL, a. j.. Bowling Saloon,
VI opposite Craycroft's Saloon, Main
street, Downlevllle. augl2-tf,
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

II ANGTON & BRO, banking and ex.
A press Office, agents Adams & Co.. Main
street. Downlevllle. aug 5-tf
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

HCARNES & REFS, wholesale and re
lHI tail gfocers, south side Main street,
DoWnievlite. aug j-tf
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

SfECH, D.. wholesale and retail dealer
~ In Clothing, Boots and Shoes Main
street, east of Craycoft's, Downieville
jul0-3m
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23
4uslness Garos.

DARKER, Z. & CO, butchers, Main
-E0 street, Downlev!iie. aug 5-tf
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

SHERIFFS SALE.-By virtue of All
~ execution to me directed issued out
OF the Hon. District Court of the 10th Judi
clal District, On judgment rendered there
in On the 18th Of August, 1854, in favor of
James Hin ct al. and against Cyrus G6re.
j: Hatbuckle and W. II. MtClung, for the
sum of one hundred and si*tyfour dollars,
together with accruing casts, l have levied
on and seized. and will expose at public
aution. at the Court House door in the town
of DoWnieyitle, on the 9th cay Of Septem
Der, 1854. between the hours of u M. and
p. m, ell the right. title and interest Of
the abovenamed Cyrus Gore, J. Arbuckle
and W. II. McClung. in and to the following
described property, situated in Monte Girls
to, Sierra County, California, viz: two
mining claims, known as Yankee Jim,s
Claims" WIN. J. FORD.
Sheriff Sierra County.
aug26-3t BY p. HOPKINS, Deputy.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

NERNON & BECK, dealers in fami-
N ly groceries, provisions, clothing. etc,
Post Office Building, Main street, Downie-
VIE. auC5-tf
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

d. a r r., DR.. r. W.-Sierra Drug
v Store, Main street, opposite Post
cHce, Downeville. aug5
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

6N0SSITT, Ii. B., Attorney-at-Law.-
~ Chaso's Law Building. jy 15-tf
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

MOORE & WESTLAKE, groceries,
~ provisions, liquors, mining tools, ETC.,
plluSe street, DowlievIlle. augJ-tI
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

ElER, j., segars, tobacco, foreign
A'A and domestic fruits. etc.. cor Main
and Bridge street. Downieville an l-tf
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

COUNTY SURVEYORS OFFICE.
Downieville, Sierra Co, Cal.
August 10Th. 1854.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. that |
' have this day revoked the appointment
Of 0. S: Dodson as MY DEPUTY; and that W.
G. Still, Esq, is the only person authorized
to act for me, and in my name, as Deputy
County Surveyor.
Olice-North side of Upper Plaza, Dow
melville.
NYRON II. STONE.
sep2-tf County Surveyor.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

GHERJFF'S SAEE-By virtue of an ex-
~ ccutiOn to ME directed, issued out of
the Hon. District Court of the 10th judicial
District, on judgment rendered therein on
the first day of August, A. D. 1854. in favor
of F. Rumrill Il Co., and against NJ G..
Heidley and K. Clifford, for the sum of one
thousand and twenty-five dollars, with ten
per cent. per annum interest On the same.
from the first day of August, A. D. 1854.
together with the sum Of one hundred and
torty-seven dollars costs Of suit, as appears
on record. have levied upon and seized.
and will expose to public sale at the Court
House door. in the town of DoYnieville, on
the 4th day Of September, A. D. 1854, be-
tween the hours of eleven and twelve
O'Clock, all the right, title and interest of
the said lIeidley q Clifford in and to the
following described property, situated at
Craig's Flat, Sierra County, California, to
wit: one house and lot known as bowling
saloon and express Office On said fiat.
WIN. J. FORD,
Sheriff Of Sierra County.
By PETER HOPKINS, Deputy . -.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the
~ above sale is postponed until Satur-
day, September %, 1854. between the hours
of and o'clock. p. m:
WIN. J. FORD, Sheriff
By PETER HorxINs, Deputy
Downieville, Sept. 4, 1854. sep9-lt
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

On filing the affidavit Of plaintiff that
the. defendant is a nonresident of Sierra
county. and not to be found therein, it is
ordered that service Of the above summons
be made by publication in the Sierra Citi-
zen, for the period of three months
Il. Il. JOHNSON, ,J.P.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

WALL PAPER AND .BORDER-A
w large Sssortment fist received, and
for sale By >, ......:,<-
mlJ-tf +. = FiTOTTAv
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

NRlEDEANDER, NJ, ladies and gen.
u tleman's furnishing store, Main street,
next to Sierra Drug Store, Downieville.
aug 5-ff
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23
Domniie6ilie.
La Belle
= e &'IREyVlURiNF, -,
Crayercf's Building, Main Street,
DOWNTEVILLE.
TnuN T WAJ KEp bor;,r ,,rrc,,o e.o y


TOHN L. WALKER having purchased
= the interest of {. &. Hodgkins in Jhe
above popular house, most respectfully an
nounces to the citizens of Downieville and
the travelling public generally, that if pos
sible the house will be conducted on bet
ter plan than previously, and that the pro-
prietors will use their utmost endeavors to
please their patrons, and accommodate
them with all the substantials and delicacies
usually found in we'll regulated hotels in
the mountains. Having leased the whole
of the second story of the Craycroit Build
ing, they have at their disposal number of
FURNISHED ROOMS
And Sleeping Apartments. always kept
in the best Of order. and attended by polite
and attentive servants.
Meals served III superior style, at ell
hours.
!. augl9tf JOHN L. WALKER & co.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

YNDMUNDS IL MUNDY. Cabinet Makers
II and Carpenters, Jersey Flat, Downie-
ville. n. b. Wood turning done to order
jy29-3m
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23
DROPOSALS.-By an order of the Court

DROPOSALS.-Byan order of the Court
l. of Sessions, of the County of Sierra.
the undersigned, Commissioners, will re-
ceive sealed proposals, until the 25th day
of September, instant, for painting the
Court House and Jail, with three coats of
paint. The quantity of painting required
may be ascertained from the plan and spe-
cificatons, in the possession of DIR. Webber.
The Commissioners will also give any in
formation desired
GEO. A. BoorH,
Commissioners BENJAMIN HALL,
E. J. SMITH.
Downieville, Sept Is. 1854. sepl6-2t
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23
LADD & CURTIS.

LaDD q OUhI1S,
=" HOLESALE and Retail Dealers
W in Groceries, Provisions. Liquors.
Hardware, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, &c
f,ver ST., near the Upper Bridge Downie-
'iiie' may 6-tf
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23
" IT BURGESS, -.
Justice oi .the Peace, 9Th Township, Sierra
County.

1t appearing Is ~ satisfaction that the
defendant, Naiban Hopkins. is non-resi-
dent of thi. State, ana that the defendants,
A. S. Hopkins and James Sterling, are re-
sidents Of this State, bn. their exact place
of residence is unknown. order the fore.
going summons to be published in the,
Sierra Citizen. newspaper Published in
Downievlle, Sierra County, once week
for three months.
Dated at Goodyear's Bar, Sierra County,
this 18th day of June, A. D.. 1854.
w. II. BURGESS,
Justice Of the Peace for the 9th Town
ship, Sierra County. Cal. ju24-3m
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23
Restaurant & Bakery,

1'oSOe'"1 dII1 &c cstAeIy,
MAIN STREET, DOwNIEvILLE.
nj EALS at all hours, bread, cakes, pies
A'1- and hotcofiee always ready-as well
as the proprietors. to contribute to the inner.
man. NORTON & KLINE.
may 6-tf
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23
American Market.

BRIDGE STREET, DOWNlEVILLE.
'THE subscribers having on hand fine
u lot of Beef Cattle, Sheep and Hogs.
are prepared now to furnish the public with
the best article of meats OF all kinds.
feb lS-6ii,s CHAS SHOEM AKER & CO. &
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

ia ff9ssSsh FOR sALE.-T'he resideRcs Of
I,li the subscriber, on the first bench
- IezltEsa. above Durgan Flaa, with Of With
out the garden. For particulars enquire
Oh the premises. H. 2. BENTON.
September 2, 1854. sep2-tf
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23
Poker Flat. July Is. 1854. iv22-3m

- NANi - A"'' IVY 49, iO'i Ja SA-om
GTATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY or
~ SIERRA, ss.-The People of the State
of California to A. S. Hopkins, Nathan
Hopkins, and James Sterling, Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to be and
appear before me, ": H. Burgess, q Justice
OF the Peace for the Sixth Township, Coun.
ty Of Sierra. at my Office on Goodyears
Bar, in said County, on,Friday the 15lh day
of September. A. D. 1854, to answer the
complaint Of A. c. Johnson and W. Il.
Hickok, doing lusircss under the name and.
style of Johnson d lIickok. in pl.a Of
debt due by note for the sum of ninety
dollars and tifty-pine cents, with interest
thereon at the rate Of three per cent. per
month. from iie 10th day OF October, A.
ID. 1852. until paid, and if YOU fail to ap-
pear and answer said complaint at that
time, Judgment will be rendered against
You for said amount. together with the
costs and money disbursements herein.
Witness my hand' as Jnstice of the Peace
as aforesaid, this 18th day of June, A. D.
1854.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23
9eqal Ab0ertissnltnts.
CTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County o.

GTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County Of
~ Sierra. IS. ,..>
The People of the State of California to
John S. Woods, greeting:-Io on are hereby
commanded to be and appear before me,
the undersigned, justice Of the peace in and
Tor Sierra County. on the 20th day of Octo.
per. 1894, at my Office on Poker Flat, at IL
O'Clock NJ, to answer the complaint, of Geo.
+. Crane IN plea of debt TO the amount Of
two hundred and eighty-one dollars 0nQ
ninety two cents. and in default of youn
appearing, Judgment will be rendered
against you for that amount, together with
damages and costs.
Witness my hand as justice of the beaee
as aforesaid, this 9Th day Of July, A. b.
1854. Il. z. JOHNSON, ]. +.
On fling Of affidavit of Norman Crane
that the defendant is non resident Of
Sierra County. and not TO he found therein,
and has left the State, it is ordered that
service of the above summons be made by.
publication in the Sierra Citizen, for tho
period of three months.
r. r. JOHNSON. J.P.
Poker Flat. July Is. 1854. iy22. 3m
CTATE Or CALIFORNIA, County of
~ Sierra, SIS.
The peotle Of the State Of California to
JOHN s. Woods. greeting:-I on are hereby
commanded to be and appear before me,
the undersigned. Justice of the peace in and
for Sierra County, on the goth day Of Octc-
Der. 1854. at my Office iii Poker Flat, at IL
O'clock ~, to answer the complaint Of
Oliver 1Iefner. in plea Of debt to the
amount Of one hundred and sixty-scven dol
lars, and in, default of your appearing, ),
Judgment viii be rendered against you fos.
that amount; together with costs aud dam
ages
Witnes, raly land as justice Of t.. reae.
rs aforesaid, this 9Th day of July. 1854.
L. K. JOHNSON; J.r
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

Witnes, nnly hana as justice Of e.. reae.
IS aforesaid, this 5th day of July, 1854.
L. Il. Johnson; J.r.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-23

J. WEBB NICHOLSON, Clerk.
K. H. Taylor, pl'ffs attorney auS5-5t
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LEV isTo> PLANK ROAD COMPANY,

- Al HIal Meeting. failing to convene quorum.
,.... "uec,or' nave. IN Pursuance OF tho power
- calico meeting Of III. stockholders, 10 be
.9., TIoa's CoG!th1u.o. on MONDAY. tho 18th Of
- "'y Will ple-." attend in pcrsoa Or 10y proxy
- w W. WERD Clerk OF Co
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For NF EnqH'"r.
THE NEXT SPRINGS CANVASS.

According to the views Of many Wings and Demo-
Gratis, ought rather 10 harc said Ihas FaH's Can
rass With such cannot agree. With all due def
crcnco to the views of others, cannot think it wise
and expcient to keep the people always excited with
our popular elections. ] NIGH, sustain myself by ci-
ting many strong reasons but ur the present will
name only few of them.
In the first place, it intcrfrrcs too much with ih"
business Of the people I" keep them =" excited. II
tends too to disturb the harmony their socnl rrl-
tons but, above all, it tends t" bring our elective
system into disrcputc, and To make many good and
wise men loathe it,
There can be no earthly necessity for holding n"n-
nation Conventions this fall. Ii candidates AMI The
friends choose prcnaturrly 10 engage i'll the canvass.
will urge no objection To their doing Such II
course may serve fill up destitute @" unns iii the
ncwspapcrs-tu wake up the indOlcn and indifferent,
and better than all, Ia make the voting community
acquainted with the aSprans, 80 that, when they
come before cnucuscs held in the latter part ui the
wiuter carly in the SPRING those cnnc''scs may be
the better enabled tO reflect the will OF the people.
have disposition. al present, Ia urge tile claims
Of any man ur any office; neither have | tho dlspo-
sto to ,lisHra.c tic prrclsUlls Of any true Demo
crat-boins myself ...,..
\ DEMOCRAT IN EARNEST.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-10-17
SAFETY OF CAPTAIN LUCE AND OTHERS
OLE TILE "ARLIlC."

bF HE "HhlIIN'
OrrrrC Oct H. Captain Luce. George i. Allen
snn-in.law of Mr.. Brown. al the firm "i Brown y
Brothers. and James Smith oi Edinburgh, 9" il"
wrecked steamer Arctic, have arrived here safe hav-
inr been picked up AT SEA by III" snip Cnmbrin.
Seven ar eight passengers we're saved with Captain
Luce from the raft, and five al the crew.
Tn" nancs of the PERSONS saved with Captain Luce.
are: Frederick Mmy. G""rg" +. Alien James Smrh
uagsc,rs: j. \. g. FrAurrr-, ui th" N"-th; ana s"I-
men Patrick Moran, Alexander trnnt, Michael EiIo-
eel. John Riley, and john Patterson
('u,; Iucr's son was not saved. There were nn
Indie, oi the raft with Cup: Luce when the Cambria
uv"rt""k it,
Can't. Luce Expresses the hopeful opinion TINT 9th
crs nt the passengers nlny hav" been picked up nl
saved
The ahnvc intelligence i'll The midst "f gl""m has
spread rl,am ui ny over mnny c"untcnnuccs Ill Our
city, and they are now induced 10 hop" strongly that
others may have been saved.
The Newfoundland lapcis received mt B"3tnn ny
the Enru,n make no mention al the Propeller "sn
having rescued thiry-onc "i the crew ot me Arct,c
We have therefore, no confirmation. ~ yet, III the
c,-I,utrhc- intclv received from lialllnN.
Capt Luce Describes the suil"ring- "i the persons
upon the rnii-cxccpinG himself ana Mr. Aic'i'-"S
,irrnlfuI They were tossed about nearly hrc" day
when nickc ed NJ, by the Cambria. lie saw two hum
,lrc, persons sink with the ship. The scene wa" nw-
iul.
The following is a copy Of n despatch from Captain
Luc" I" +. X. Collins, ES; .,
CT
and son w,.r,. no; III boat, but were swept oil the
ships deck with myself. leave for New York To-
day. - I. i',h
Capt Luce SAYS the Arctic war struck hy the Hn'
chnr nl the "Vcra, driving through The bow r"kh
the punks fore and Mt. and "nusing the iinn loss ri
,hr vessel, He attempted Ia re; boats III readiness I"
save IN. women and children, when iirrmrI rushed
into thrm in spite oi opposition. Another boat Wa
broken down l'y persons rushing at lh" davis and
many were drowned Others "i The ships company
sriz"d he remaining boats ana ic1' h'hElnG h"'
seaman nor cnrpcntrr except Dorian, I'd officer. In
one Quarter nf I'M hour the fine ship went down with
al remaining on board. 1t WAS an awful sT"t-'Nr
sufferers CRYING 10 t"d /" save then
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4 DEMOCRAT IN EARNEST.
IIENEN 4 MISl'

It is not our intention 10 Interfere III In" poll
tics of Virginia, but may be- pard"nc'i nm "llu-
sion to Henry A. Wise, aud t" his admirable r"so
utons adopted at Democratic meeting in Richri"nd
in 1851. Messrs. Smith Leake, and Wise are spoken
of as Democrats from among whom il is likely the
next Governor of Virginia will be chosen. They are
all worthy and able, and either would I'll the post in
the best manner The indications are however, that
Mr., Wise will be the nominee He is IN i'npulsve,
earnest, eloquent, and 10 doubt honest man. lie has
read much of both men and books: he ~ devoted to
Virginia and to the pucuiiar interests of the slave
holding Staes; and in the struggles ana c"Vns'"ns
that threntru us in the not distant future hc would
hold the helm with an eye of fire and with the grasp
almost Of fute itself lie is OF those m"l-irw i'll
number in any country--who make circumstances,
and who never bend when great vital principles are
nj stake He has had his faults, it Is true m r"lI-
clan; hut "let him thar liz without sln cas tho rst
ne."-I North Carolina Staadard.
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TIIE WRECK nE TllE ARCTIC.

BnsrnS Oct. I2.-Thc Europa arrived her" nj u
o'clock toni -ht. Fourteen "t the survivors at III"
Steamship Arctic are among her passengers. Mr.
Charles L. M;clIull "i Charl">'"m South CGr"!lna
and Edward DupH-s' III "l New DrlrnlI, iw" "i
tll"m state that Mr-. Collins and her son and 'inugr
ter w.r" drowned 10y I'll" u'-"trIns "i III" boat III
which they hnd been l!arcd by Capt lmcr.
The names "f ia" r;esci.:"rr saved III III" tw'
boat which reached Er.Hd Cove. are HS follows. IN
:h.. second lna;r'- uGi wrrc-
&. +. Mitchell. ~ ChaIIst"m: W. y. l"iii-, "i Ire
!nul. w Gilbert, al y. y. Henderson M""r'", y
Y. +. H., Mayer. al MrAi"" VIM. Gh"n, Jr.
In il"mlrr b"nt were &. Dupn-rcur, "i y. Orleans
T. Il Mr. Grih. pu..,r al ilir Arctic.
Th--,. ar. all first rla>- passengers.
The second class ptr-'nscrs snvcd III tIICsc bouts
T.. NJ ru-4, Jr., J. MclInh, Du Lac"naF, servant
al ih, Due dc Grnmm"It, j. licnnro"cy Hc"rsr
D"hbs, !. Rorhrt.
Mr. Baahaln, the second officer ot the Arctic nis"
arrived in the Eur"pa
When SIr. Mitchell LETT the ship. hr sny+ Mr.
Browns family, seven in all, were standing "n The
,!rrk aud all ARE supposed 10 have gone down.
Mrs. f. X. Collins, with her son an,! daughter, nn'!
many other lulic-, were pat int" h"ni. hut III tIl"
act Of lowering it, all one, VIII" cIung {" party
who held on tn the boat. thrown Int" the scn and
lost.
\ large boa capable Of holding fifty or NOR" per,
.ous was on the deck vt the ArciIc, and brIn9 tmt
heavy 10 launch, il is SUPPOSED she would be ni'ci
with persons, hoping TINT sh" would l"ni oil whci
the shin sunk and not br carried down with her.