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The Empire County argus., 1854-02-04

Clerks are also beginning to congregate in profu-
sion, having heard that it is in contemplation to
duce the fees heretofore allowed 1t ishowever the
unanimous opinion of these gentlemen, that fees an
office are already too small, and that retrenchment
is dangerous principle, one that ought not to be
entertained among legislators, who have any Of the
milk of human kindness in their hearts. The al
mighty dollar appears to be the grand lever in
use, and containing enclosing, in fact each one a
precious principle too sacred for anything or any
body except official and licensed fingers
The custom house ducks and their bicnial sup
porters here, quack necessarily in their endeavors to
convince mankind generally that they are entirely
dsinterested class of upright pure and benevo-
lent individuals having no interest at heart except
the privilege of spending their money for the public
good.
There is caucus now on the tapis to discuss the
propriety of ordering the election OF U. s. Sena-
tor this session. This measure is also a matter OF
CONSERVATION just now, some wscacre having found
out that this method of doing business will certainly
uproot the constitution, and destroy the rights OF
official interference in every matter pertaining to
the interests and wants of the people. Therefore
the immaculate and generous hearted officials en-
poycd by Uncle Sam enter bill Of exceptions, al
though they have been told dozens of times by their
employer to keep their noses out fpotical matters
yet, the present dynasty, following the example of
their illustrious predecessors in this State,
stantly intermeddlng and trying to kick up a row
Forsooth they would kill free discussion outright
and more, some of them have concluded openly that
the Wings will yet be the salvation of the country
Petitions are to be forwarded throughout the
State for signatures demonstrating with the Legisa
ture against Senatorial election at the present
session. also, another for signers praying for the
immediate passage of a law to hang John Bigler, it
is supposed that all the opponents of the Stamp
Act" will sign this last class fpapcr, and the whole
pasted together it is thought will make remon-
STRANGE OF some length "SAULn
The Empire County argus., 1854-02-04
[COrrespondence of the Argus.l
BENIcIA, January 80, 1854.


No quorum to-day in the House as usual all
hands gone to San Francisco, including Clerks and
Speaker. Twenty-eight members only were found
in Bencia able to breathe the breath of life this
morning, and they had been rustcating at the Bay
and Sacramento City during the week last past.
The Senate held short session in the afternoon,
and recommended the bribery case. The boats du-
ring the day have brought splendid delegations to
this hol all intent upon looking after the interests
of the dear people. Some of the most cold and
black hearted villains existing within the pale of
humanity, are here prating about principle princi-
pie, thing never heard of before in their vocabu
larry, until now that they have axes 20 grind
1t is singular and never more manifest than
now, that whenever some grand stumble is about to
be attempted the conspirators invariably commence
ringing charges upon principle the real principle
meantime being the five loaves and two fishes y
these being secured, the devotional, magnanmous
and truth loving creatures dry up
The truth is there is just at this time some pro-
digeous "ground and lofty tumbling" going on
among the political sharks who infest these waters
There is class of these unsatisfcd worthless who
can easily swallow federal Offices and having done
this, banker after Reform is the order of the
day here it is an excellent article to talk about
indeed the talking is about equal to actual reorma-
ton.
Reform in public printing is receiving marked at
tenton. This has called together printers in abun-
dance, and they deem it advisable to ring the char
ges about principle also. County Recorders and
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Rsl-We are indebted to Adams & Co. for papers
packages, &C., for which they have our thanks.

COLD SpRINGs.-The miners in the vicinity of this
old mining region doing excellent business.
We learn that several claims are paying from one
to two ounces to the man. Since the late rains
large quantities of ground have been found which
will pay more than average wages. short time
ago large company, under the name of the Young
America Company organized with a view ofpros-
pccting the hills in the immediate ncighborhood !;
and so far as they have gone have met with great
encouragement and are sanguine of success.
The dilapidated old shanties which for long
time presented such forbiddng appearance have
been removed and neat, commodious and substxn-
tal buildings erected in their stead. Among these
(and which is an ornament to the town. is the
g Young America an excellent hotel, kept by our
old friend Goetschus.
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Correspondence of the Argus.

MUD SPRINGS, Jan. Z4th 1904.
Mr.. EDITOR Inasmuch as you are the veritable
head body and all, of the argus, and are constant
ly the watch for droppings' from your various
correspondents, in addition to your watch home
matters, has it not occurred to you that your Mud
Springs correspondent has been rather remiss of
late, in not advising you of certain events in and
about this locality? If you are in receipt of ady-
ces not aware of it, for in truth we so sell
dom see the Argus that we are not aware of its
contents
Now we think ourselves justly entitled to, at least,
passing notice, and 1atter ourselves that we stand
as high in our own estimation, as any of our
neghbors albeit we have no Paper to tell it to the
public.
Some evil minded persons may say, that this is
nothing but Mud Springs and is not entitled to con-
sderation-a dirty, mudy place by its name, whats
in a name!' 2 Well, what if it is dirty name .
We glory in it, and are willing to divide the glory
with those who mainly contributed to make it so.
If Bradley, Berdan & Co., and JONES' Furman &
Co. had not brought their everlasting bitches around
us in every direction, so that miners were compell-
ed to dig the hills flats, gulches and valleys, to
make their five to thirty dollars per day. and sent
their washings down through our streets, we might
have had just nice, clean, quiet streets of
our more fortunate neghbors
But we are not disposed to complain, though it
does seem hard that Adams & Co. and Hunter &
Co. should send off such big piles of dust every week,
and our merchants should continue to sell such
quantities of Groceries, Provisions and Clothing, to
the miners about And on Sundays, if we step
into the Oriental" or almost any of our Hotels or
Restaurants for something good there's hardly q
show, in consequence of the crowd.
Now we don't intend to complain, nor dry up
but let nature take its course and the bitches also
despite the don't like it of our neghbors
Yours, &c, MUD SPRINGS
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Hon. JOHN M. HOWELL PRESIDING.
January Term, 1854.
Friday January q.
James M. Buel VS. c. Bayes ct al--Judgment by
default order sale of attached property
The People VS. Rowland Hughe of jury
I" guilty of manslaughter.'
Saturday. January %.
p L. Hickman VS. ]. M. Weatherwax--Moti
for continuance overruled.
Monday January 80.
Charles Shoemaker VS. NJ keenan, ct al--Referred
to Thomas H. Hewes, Esq.
A. J. Marshall VS. o. B. Westcott-Set at foot of
celendar
The People vs. Pablo Massa-verdict of jury
guilty of manslaughter.'
The People VS. James Logan-Set for trial on 7th
February
Tuesday, January 81.
The People VS. Moses Drew--Grand larceny; ver-
dict " not guilty"
The People VS. John Schmidt Grand larceny );
Verdict guilty imprisonment in State pententia-
ry for one year.
Wednesday, February l.
Brady, Berdan & Co. VS. H. Nj. Jones ct al
Trial by jury verdict for defendants.
VIM. Randolph VS. Kelly ct al
Shoemaker VS. Palmer ct al;
O. P. Hart VS. G. C. Harvey;
NJ Borowsky VS. Mitchell and Wallace;
S. p. Smith ct al VS. Jones, Furman & Co.; all
the above causes set for February Sth.
Samuel A. Dickey VS. S. M. Slaughter ct al
Judgment held under further advisement till We'd
nesday next.
The People VS. Rowland Hughes Sentence, one
year in the penitentiary and 81 fine.
John L. Ray VS. Jones, Furman & Co.--Plea in
abatement sustained and leave granted plaintiff to
amend complaint.
Thursday February2.
The People VS. Pablo N1assa- Sentence, years in
the penitentiary and SIS fine
Samuel Mcconnell ct al VS. Bailey ct al Motion
to amend answer overrued.
p L. Hickman VS. J. M. B. Weatherwax-Dis-
missed by agreement.
J. & F. Bramer vs. Mitchell, Wallace ct al
Trial by jury verdict $500 damages for plaintiffs.
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ColOma: Saturday, February 4, 1854.

We regret exceedingly that a copy of the protest
that was gotten up against the Senatorial election
found its way into our last issue uithou ncord of
comment.
The party or parties sending it for publication
declare that 1T is receiving the ciing and unsolt
cited signatures of all the purest, most prominent in
fuentia and reliable Democrats" We deny this
fatty and absolutely. The signature of one inhu-
entail man of this town was only obtained on the
FIFTH application earnest, urgent and solicitous as
it was and that same individual Gas did several 9TH
ers erased his name, endeavored to do so, before
the protests pocketed, forwarded, it may be-
The protests leaving this town ne kno,c signed
by numbers of influential Wings and doubtless by
many not known.
That the protests received the signatures Of all
the purcst most prominent, influential and reliable
Democrats in county, is also incorrect. The
assertion bears evidence of its own falsity. The
knowledge of these men is not equal to their zeal.
Could they imagine that this protest. gotten up
and circulated with almost indecent haste, would
receive the hearty endorsement of nine-tenths of
the Democracy of our county," Could they ina
gine that such protest. couched in such disrespcct
full language declaring our Senators and Assembly
men to have been at least mised accusing of insani
ty all who have the honesty and independence to
differ openly in sentiment from them-implying
that they are either idiots foes to the Democratic
party--at one moment besceching at another threat
cning-now declaring that they have no confidence
in the honesty or capacity of our Delegation, and
then asserting unlimited confidence in their integri
ty and Democracy could they imagine, we say,
that such protest could have any weight with
men who have any self-respect or intelligence ?
But whom the Gods would destroy they first make
mad.
The getting up this protest was one of the last
desperate efforts of fogydom. Young America, with
It's motto, Excelsior, floating in the breeze will in
It's onward march crush fogies and fogyism under
It's feet.
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THE EMPIRE COUNTY ARGUS.

rs CURLE BROTHERS, Third street, Sacramento,
authorised Agents for that city All orders, for
this paper left in their charge, will be promptly attended
to.
MR.. JAMES C. DUNCAN, at the Bookstore Ollie
u Strong, San Francisco will act Agent for the
drguN All orders for this office left with him, will be
promptly attended to.
!. Q. LADUE, Esq, will act agent for the argus,
at Mamaluke Hill.
MEssRs. NASH u pAvIs, News Dealers and Stationcrs
(two doors above the Postoce,) will Agents in
Placervie.
Spanish Flat. He be found at the Drug Store of
Messrs Child Il Worthen
MAGISTRATES BLANKS of all kinds, Attachments
Subpenas Executions, &C., &c., constantly hand and
for sale at this office.
The Empire County argus., 1854-02-04

We regret very much the insertion of an article
in our last issue concerning Senator Coffroth, in
connection with the appointment ofReporters to the
Senate in the Peck matter The resolution offered
by Senator Cotfroth simply provided that three Re-
portcrs should be appointed, (and named them,
who should be the official Reporters of the Senate
in order that the Senate should have correct copv
of the testimony had in the to file with its pa
pers and for official publication 1t debarred the
publication of this official report from day to day,
out it (the resolution did not prohibit other report
ers than the official ones, from publishing their
ports of the proceedings These other reporters
did not publish any reports for few days, being
under the impression that the resolution prohibited
them. And this impression was conveyed by the
friends, called friends, of Mr.. Peck, during
the discussion had on the resolution.
We make this correction the more freely because
of the high regard and esteem we have always en-
tertaned for Senator Cofroth-one of our most tai
cnted and rising Democrats. The Misrepresentation
of all the Whig and Hammond organs will not hurt
him with the Old Line Democracy
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warm there is plenty of water for the miners, and
all are applying themselves to their several occupa-
tions, "and especially the miners" with hearty
good will. We already begin to feel the effects of
the change, although short time has elapsed. AL
most every ravne and gulch about us has gold left
in it, enough to remunerate the miner largely when
ever he can obtain water and yet there is room for
many more VERITAS
The Empire County argus., 1854-02-04

=, SAD AccIDENT.-We regret to learn that on
Tuesday last while Mr. Doottle, of Cold Springs,
was engaged in working his claim short distance
above that place, the bank caved in and COM
pletely crushed him. His partner Mr.. Kline, OBJ
served it falling just in time to spring aside and save
himself lie called to Mr. Doolitte, but it was too
late
The Empire County argus., 1854-02-04

ssD~Wes, Fargo & Co. will please accept our
thanks for files of State papers, and many other
favors during the past week.
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CoNcERr.-On Thursday evening last the Ell
Dorado Glee Club gave Concert in this place.
A previous engagement prevented our attending,
but we judge the Concert passed off satisfactorily
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MINERS CoNvENTIoN.-There is to be q mass
convention of the miners of Ell Dorado County held
at Diamond Springs, on the lth inst The object
as 1t appers is to discuss the relative connection of
the water with the mining interest Or in the Ian
guage of the call, What is the prospect and true
policy of the MINER and his claims in relation to
water, and what are his relations with water COM
panies Do not correative interests exist between
them, and should not each be pledged to mutually
promote the interests Of both parties Ought not
the Legislature of California sustain our interests r
We are glad that the miners themselves are moving
in this matter, and sincerely hope the subject may
be agtated and receive that attention which it so
justly merits, until something like general rule be
established or law enacted, in relation to the
rights of water companies, many of which have, in
their several undertakings, invested large amount
of capital.
The time has already arrived when large ma
jorty of the miners of this county, if not of the
State, are solely dependent upon the water compa-
MES for their supply, and the question of the right
Of these companies to convey from the natural chan
nels of the streams supply of water to the thous
ands possessed of claims known as dry diggings be-
cause remote from all natural streams, is becomn g
one of vital interest to all classes of our citizens
We hope, therefore, that the miners will turn out
in full force from all parts of the county
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The BRIBERY CAsE.-In this weeks paper we
publish portion of the evidence given in the case
now undergoing investigation in the Senate. At
first everybody thought it the trial of Mr.. Pal
mer, but, from the developments made during the
investigation, it has more the appearance of trial
of Mr.. Peck. We fear that Mr. Hammond, in his
over anxiety to gain Senatorial honors and defeat
Mr. Broderck, has put his foot into it,
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Thanks to our Delegation at Benica, for Legisla
tive Documents.
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Tam antflliqfnrr.
District Court.

Prepared for the argus" by asa ID. Waldron, Esq.
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Hon. JOHN M. HOWELL PRESIDING.
January Term, 1854.
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NOTICE. invite the attention Of the pub.
~ lie to my large stock ef Staple Goods
which | offer for sale at very low prices, con.
sisiipg of Lime, whtc and red Lead, green aud
yellow Paints, Putty, Window GLASS, lard
shoe, castor, and linsecd Oils, ropal, Japan, lea.
Their, and iron Narni,h, Gin and Mill Scgfueuts
Gin and Machine Bands, Nails, Castings
Chains, Wagon and Buggy Harness, Collars
Hamcs and Wagon Traces, Iron, Steel and
Castings, Straw Cutters, Saddlery. Brides
Mar,ingales, and a large assortment Of staple
Dry Goods, Hardware, Gallery, GLASSWARE aud
Crockery, stone and glass Jars.
A large assortment ci fhops and Boots
brandios, Mines, syrups, cordals, pickles, lard
sauces, bacon, flour, molassos, sugar, coffee
teas, fish, whiskey aud London porter.
WN. n. COBHS.
Port Caddo. Aug. 20. 1851. IN
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NEW ADvCRTIsEMENTS.
NOTICE


order to meet the wishes Of all who NAV
l. desire il, will make liberal cash advances
on cotton consigned 10 mo for sale in this ma,
kei, or for shipment 10 New Orleans, or any
other merset, giving the parties the privilege OF
selecting their own houses, when they desire
to do So
Cotton will BE- covered by fire insurano,
while here, unless otherwise instructed, and II,
the customary rates Of insurance, when 70!
warded to other markets.
To facilitate negotiations, so much needed IL
this country, will purchase bank checks and
exchange on any eomnlssqal point in the Union
when the basis and guarantees are satisfactory
will also, continue 10 furnish time or SIGHT
checks on New Orleans and New York, in suns
10 suit purchasers.
Any balances due shippers Of re..o. from
this point to Wright Davenport L. Co., of New
Orleans, will be paid by me, free of charge
In New Orleans, the receipts of new cotton
are larger than they were during the cores.
Ponding period last year, Demand good Prin.
cpsl sales, TO 0 cents. Extremes, to Zoe
Respectfully,
B. ". JOHNSON.
Shrpyppori Driolcr 90 1874
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rI>HSE Mills are again in operation. The
/ following are the cdAh prices for Lumber
Lumber board measure, SD 90
Rough edged lumber, 10 90
l.aihiug and paling. SD, and edge
measure, 20 %
Lumber over II inches in width, or 10 feet in
length, will be charged extra, in proportion to
the dimensions
The Girls, Mil will be IN operation on Sa,ur-
day Sacks brought To the mill must be plain
" marked. o. there will be no responsibility for
loss.
Ten per cent. viii be charged on Lumber
bills when not paid IN advance. All sums on
credl, will be- considered due on the frs, day of
December OF the current year.
A. y. BuRRESS.
Sepi,uber 40 1884 lhv
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NOTICE,

WIN. II. COBHS has this day retired from
w the receiving and forwarding business,
aud in doing SO he presents his thanks 10 his
friends for their liberal patronage extended 10
him while in that business. lie also calls the
attention Of the public To the advertisement Of
Nm II. Farley. who is his successor in that
business, and respectfully soliciis liberal
patronage for him. Mr.. + has been IN our
employ, in the receiving and forwarding bust
ness, for several years, and recommend h'm TO
the public as man who can be relied on as to
hi, business qualifications and integrity
WM. n. COBBS.
Por, Csddo, Ang 81, 1854. an
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The New York correspondent Of the
U,lu stuics he has heard from reliable
sources tina, Colonel Campbell was about
closing a vuy favorable negotiation ~'th
rr amsterdam house 10 hehrlf of the New
uHraus. jackson and Great Northern Rail
tcsd Mr. fnilou. agent Of the tpclousas
rotd, hn. ro'uinrd lom Loudon. lie wa-
not able 90 do anything in the way Of me-
souAtug a loan Tor that rord.
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SAD Accip' NJ A musician. belonging
10 Reynolds y Co.'S titcus, whose name
we could not learn. WAS attacked aud
roughly handled b, patty of men in u
German ballroom, last SUNDAY week, when,
wishing to make good his retreat, be tell
down n dechdiy opposite tina, place, and
unfortunately broke n leg. and received
mndry other bruises, from The effects Of
which be died the following Tuesday
San Antonio Lcdgrr.
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IlIE RoMtN tatuuLlc touNclL.-I he
touucil called Toy the fopp Is not TO discuss
the imm xulate conception Of the saviour,
hut oil the virgin. iti-a doctrine Of some
powerful sccis IN the Catholic Church, aud
especially OF the Je,uits, that the mother
ot Christ Was herself conceived without
An, bot ihi, hss never received the sauc>
uou OF the highest authority. aud it is to
t-l.s aud settle tot. ca ,tion tia, the
council, is called -- PicGtRc.
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4 singular cscspe wa. made recently
rsr Coekskiil, \ y, by an intact child,
ubich. being thrown iulo a stream OF water
N ihr upseiting Of wagon On bridge
b, upon a bellalo skin upon which !, had
been lying. aud which fortunately 0oa,,d
along on the surface Of the water, aud thus
saved the child.
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Nrw Nuuk. Ocr. 10 "A he jury in the
case OF Dr.. Gr,,ham. after betug out cirhi
hours. have brought IA verdict OF "gul l.
Is OF man.laughter IN the second degree.
d. Graham's counsel moved for a delay Of
judgment. 10 allow them time to make up
q bill aud Gle n bill oi exceptions, and the
court has granted them twenty days for
that purpose. The punishment iof mau>
slaughter in the second degree Is imp'ison
uieut in the peui'en'iars fer not less than
four. nor morr than seven wears.
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A young mon, Charles Ronrscul. now at
Paris. the sou OF afrench officer. has been
making esperinentsin the electrical trans
mission OF the voice. Tie euteitains the
,Ie,. nom the success which has attended
h,s initial trials, that people may talk by
,hgfaph. and the present writing or print
inp l,legraph may he dispensed with.
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rrxNy.-lbe first Territorial Legi-a-
,n,e Of Alabama was composed OF one
senator aud thirteen Representatives. 1t
!. ,,id tbe, che Senate James Iitns) met
With much solemn'ty every day, decided
,,,,n fine acts OF tie other house. aud nd
.d;on,ned with show Of 'Srmalliy quite
lu1,croes.- Russell Gaia Register.
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To Planters.

DLANTERS can be furnished with Bag
/ gng, Rope and plantation supplies as an
advance ON Cotton shipped through me. A
liberal price will be given for Cotton in ex-
change ior the above articles, or in liquidation
of debts due the firm Of W. H. Cohbs & Co,
or w. n. Cobbs.
WM. II. COBBS.
August %, 1851. I'm
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NlAIAIilEE,

On the esVh inst. by the Rev, WIN y. li NJ.
GEORGE LONG TO Miss MALINDA SCOTT all
Of this county,
We understand tia. the bridegroom. in
this instance. had just entered his seven-
teen,h year, and the fair BRIDE was beau
tlul girl OF some fourteen summers Who
does not feel sn interest IN marriage IKE
this. where youth, hope, aud love eo".p'fe
70 lend enehan,ment to the blissIul 'eIstion
Gently msyshcy pass down the stream OF
-sd may their future life be a. happy
,,n.u,u,nu. h "a rtc tufeu IL
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I IuF RIVER. The rlyer Is lower than it
has been since the fail OF 1851 All the
boats are laid up except the trader, and
uHlrss there is rise she will not be able
TO run much lnreor. Shrcr Democrat.