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GEORGE VINCENT & Co., Booksellers and station
rrs have choice selection of standard works. en-
bracing history biography travels and poetry
Also large and extensive variety of light litera~
turc and blank account books of all sizes and pat
torns Their collection of framed paintings and pic
lures is the largest in The county ana well worth o
visit They sell all their goods at low figure
Call and see them, next door to the Post Office,
The Empire County argus., 1854-09-16

If you want fine coat, kcyes & Cos corner off
and ID streets Sacramento is the place to find it.
If you want thousand coats they can furnish them
at moments notice.
The latest styles of clothing received by every
Steamer, and gentlemanly and attentive men to
show the goods; call and see them.
The Empire County argus., 1854-09-16

The Custom House BLOCK We learn that the
Governor, on Friday, received from the Collector of
San Francisco, one hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars, in payment from the United States, for the
property known as the Custom House Block. This
money was Immediately paid over to the State
Treasurer and in accordance with the law will BE-
employed in the payment of the State seven per
cent civil bonds
This will reduce the amount Of interest, payable
annually by the State Sl0,500, and Of couyse JUST
fes considerable reduction of taxation on the peo-
ple -- State Journal
The Empire County argus., 1854-09-16

This gives Coloma ma joriiy over Placeryille OF
855, and over Diamond Springs 2,52S.
The official canvass for this County is not yet
completed we cannot therefore give the vote by
precincts, but append the total vote for each cand
date, which will be found correct.
FoR CoNGREss. Denver, 5,23l Herbert, 5.233 :;
Benham, 4,l64 Bowie, 4.l65; McDougal, LILO;
Churchman 1898 Latham, 81.
CLERK SUPREME CouKT.--Lcake, S, ,225 Beard,
4l95 Woodsde, 1902.
FoR SENATOR'S Hook, 520l; French, 5,l5l !;
Ralston, 4,oGl; Miller, 1894; Carpenter lisp !;
Tnllnadge, l,0S6.
For AssEMBLYMEN.-Cun cunningham, 5, 104 Fos-
ter, 52l5 Bogardus. 5,l97; Boles 1886 Steven
son, 5.2l2; Smith, 5l92; Johnson, 4,69a McCon-
nell, 1882 Benedict, 4,0S5; Burnham, 4034 :;
Marvin, 4l47 Miller, 4254; Scabough, Also ;
Cheesman. 4l79 Dayton, 4.26l Heskel, 4234.
Wren, 1912; Briggs, l,ll5; Downer, 1910; Flan-
ders, 1887, Rogers, 1923; Jeffres, l,02l; Nc
Connell, l.l40; Davis. l.070.
Denvers majority over Bcnham, ........ lO67
Herbert's maj over Bowie, ...... ...... LOGS
Leaks mai over Beard, ............ 80. l,030
Hooks mai over Raston, .............. $40
French over Miller. ...... ............. 887
Assembly ticket, average dem. maj ..... 096
The Empire County argus., 1854-09-16

At a regular meeting Of the Coloma Hook Lad
der Company, the following persons were elected
officers, for the ensuing quarter. S S. Brooks
Foreman. NJ Holmes, Assistant Foreman, J. Mar
chant Secretary. and Nichols Treasurer
n b The CooUla Hook & Ladder Company, has
been incorporated according TO law, so those join
ing it, will be free from jury DUTY
J MARCHANT Secretary.
The Empire County argus., 1854-09-16

Nlessrs Adams &, Co. have our thanks for full
files Of city papers this week
The Empire County argus., 1854-09-16

We are indebted to Wells Fargo & Co, for the
Shasta Courisr, Butte Record, Columbia Clipper,
spl Marysyille rarors this week
The Empire County argus., 1854-09-16
C0iOma: Saturday, Sept. rs, IS
Election Returns.

At the late Election the total number Of votes
cast for County Seat is l. l.5S9, of which
Coloma received ...... 1900
placcrv;lla 3745
diamond Springs .........20 072
Mud Springs ....... ............ o79
Greenwood Valley, ...... ........ 443
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No grants of land within the territory coded by
the first article of this treaty bearing date subse
the minister and subscriber to this treaty on the
part of the United States proposed to the govern
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-20

legislatures of all the Southern Sines. lie sam
/ provides for the appointment of a committee TO
prepare a charter, and procure its passage by
| Virginia and other Southern States.
All the resolutions we're adopted except that IN
relation to the treaty. Mr. Gadsen addressed the
convention, and indirectly iniimated that the
treaty was prepared TO secure route for the
South through Mexico He had heard rnin"f
that the Northern Senators hnd combined to de-
feat that part OF the treaty and he deprecated the
passage of the resolution offered to the conYen-
ton. The resolution was subsequently with
drawn by the committee. resolution was a.
dopted providing for the encouragement OF direct
trade with Europe from some of the Southern
ports by legislative assistance. Treaties to So
cure the reduction Of duties imposed on tobacco
and hemp by foreign countries were recommend
ed: after which the convention adjourned TIL the
following day, when it WINS supposed 1t would adj
journ sine die.
A magnificent display of fireworks took place
at the Battery on Friday night, To witness which
the members of the convention were conveyed on
board of three magnificent steamers.
The Commercial Ball" given ON "Wednesday
night in honor ofthe delegates, Is representedto
have been magnificent affair and was attended
by a brilliant array of beauty and fashion
On Thursday the grand banquet took place at
the IIibernian House. II was served up IN ele-
CANT style by Mr.. Nckerson of the Mills House.
The Mayor of the city presided. Speeches were
made by Gov Manning, of ;. c., Senators Daw-
son and Jones, Hon. John Preston and number
of Others
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-20
FOR THE VIRGINIAN.
Mineral Wealth of Lynohburg.
April I7,Is5l.


Amusements more than schools control the
morals of country. Not uufrequently, they
neutrali2o, and even peryert to bad purposes the
influences of school operations. Ii is we'll
known fact that the most corrupt and the most
corrurting characters of our country are among
those whose education has cost thousands upon
thousands. Those whose friends made the most
ample provisions, as they supposed, for their be.
coming the brightest ornaments III society. come
out 10 he the darkest blots in creation. Rev. Dr.
now n Bishop, once remarked. alt was not for the
want of opportunities or means that / did not
come TO the end of nine-tenths of my class
mates--to ruin: but from the fact that while they
sought for their amusements places and courses
OF dissipation, ! sought for mine halls of sci
ence and galleries of the fine arts
BY all young and unauthorized minds-no
exception, SCIENTIFIC ADJUSTMENTS are prefer
red To all others. To them,the beauties of ma
ture and Ct art have charm, securing a vigor
OF action and an energy OF perseverance, result
ing in the accumulation of knowledge truly as
tonslling. Hence, the common remark ''chil-
dren learn more in the three first years of life
than in any other period of the same length
a snd comment on school systems
Never was a better opportunity offered to any
community, than is before the citizens of
Lynchburg, for providing "Sgstem of amuse-
mentS," as pure they are delightful as enobling
as they are exciting; refining us they are ex-
pansive as cheap as they are productive. Al
ready, at their incipient operations outset
they have developed much Mineral Weaith. -
Under an established system of operations. such
developments may be without bounds and without
end; not confined to one city, state or country:
but extended to all cities, all states and all coun-
tries.
Great principles, simple measures and delight
ful operations have been demonstrated within
few weeks past by the young hands and minds of
Lynchburg. capable of being adapted by and for
young spirits, wherever they exist. Already by
their free will offerings to science and 70 patriot
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-20

isH. they have enlisted the press IN behalf Of
their cause. BY an organized system OF ''seitH-
fife 4aHsemeHts.n constantly enriched by num-
bers. by variety. and by expansion, the whole
American press may beeome-must become one
grand Journal Of Science II i rapidly as
Stunning that character. During the highest po-
litieal excitement, numerous papers in our eoun-
try published. in regular order, several series OF
articles devoted 10 science and to art. Papers
have become, they must still more beeomeJonr-
mails Of the progress of science and Of art, oonst-
tuting the grand feature OF the present age.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-20

ESCAPE OF CoNvICTs FROM A RAILWAY lRAi
Henry Hoffman and Henry Thornton, conyld
in New York of an attempt to murder an othet
made their escape on Wednesday last, while
their way to the Auburn State Prison Althoa
chained together, they escaped from the ca
while going at the rate of 30 miles an hour
They were seen to roll over several times Z
the train had proceeded half mile beors
could be stopped. On returning to the spot tn
could not be found, having made good Their
cnnp.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-20

ldE ASSASSINATION OF THE DUKE OF PARMA.
The most important news from Italy wns the
assassination OF the Duke of Parma He was
attacked IN the streeton Sunday evening, March
I.th; The assassin having plunged knife into
MS ooaonen' lied and escaped, and yet remains
undetected The Duke died IN the afternoon of
the next day. VI
Ferdinand Charles III, &c. Infant of Snain
', was the title of the defunct prince lie was
norm on the 18th January, 1898, and was eouse
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-20


THE CLERGY AND THE EASTERN War;
Church Journal, (Epis.,) in its foreign review
forms us that the Bishop of Manchester and {
dinal Wiseman have both pronounced in fave
the Eastern war. The Bishop calls it "a
cause and a holy war;" Cardinal Wise
would doubtless speak in the same terms aga
the Greek Church, as the Pope has done be
him. He thus concludes his Lenten Indut:
1--WE shall have to rejoice at what may be
ers disasters, and to thank God ,joyfully, foi
cry advantage gained by our national flag.
this, our hearty concurrence, must receie
still more solemn sanction and expressia
Wherefore, we further enjoin, that as soon as
shall be publicly announced (should the Iii
mercy not avert t,) there shall be inserted in
prayer recited after mass on Sundays for
Majesty the Queen, the clause-for forty y
omitted-hostem superdre, that she may conc
her enemies"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-20
FROM THE BRITISH PROVINCES

BosToN, April 16th,-Both branches of
Nova Scotia Legislature have adopted addrf'
to Her Majesty, expressive of their attachHl
to the British crown and pledgng, in case tTo
are Withdrawn during the pending struggle
Europe, to call out the provincial militia to
fend the Province and protect her Majesysa
and arsenals from foreign aggression.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-20

THOMAS JEFFERsoN.-The anniversary ON
birthday of Thomas Jefferson was celebrated l.
the Jefferson Society at the University Of v
ginia on Thursday evening. The Grafton
delivered by j. B. Collins, of Missouri. Mr.
b. De Saussure, of South Carolina, read the IN
laration of independence.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-20

qnentiy thirty one years of are a..
lis aodieation in lo49,in the Ducb,v n,s desl
lie was connected by marriage WY o. Pan
Bourbons. Ills wife was the a ailh the H.
Duke dc Berry, who was assass;aa ashttr q
era in Paris and accordingly si .a.ed at IT,
de Chambourd, called by the Fr o,sr 10 The b
Henry V, of France. The b.heH legiti6,
children, the second of whom ' n: leavs.
Charles, &c, who is only six year ms Son I'd
him. During his minority, his - - Old sqee'
regent. iothcr Nil
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-20

DEFEAT OF THE GADSDEN TREATY.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Senate todd
in Executive session, refused to ratify the Cad
den Treaty.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-20

JOHN MlTCHEL.-Boih houses of the Le'
anan Legislature have passed a series OF com,
mentary resolutions, inviting John Mi'cne1
Irish exile, to that State, and rendering MN
Inequalities of the capital, which invitation
has accented.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-20
TEMPER ANcE MOTTO

PHILIP S.. WHITE, the Advocate of Iotal :
stinenoe generally, and Of Probibitory Leg
ton particularly, will speak to the citizen
Lynchburg on the night of the goth ms. 81
Elon, Amherst CO., ON the 9th, and at IN'
Mills on the 2Sth.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-20
The Conduct and Progress 80,
From the Times ~ NJ the Wa,

From the Times OF MernL' he Wa
AT the priyy council, at Buct;aa, 81
Is understood that the orders in snam palae
prescribe the conduct of her Nj eotneI vi
of her subjects during war will y ro forces
proval OF her Majesty. Accord;aseei'e the
dents observed in similar cosan TO the pr,
most important of these docpmo,,,. ine first
general reprisas against the d., ''s Is norde
subjects of the Emperor of all a nl' goods.
virtue of which her Maiesty's eas o hussias
may lawfully seize and brinp ~ ee, y and eru5
and property, and the Court Of Ai russian
rected to proceed judicialy on all sueS u,
Another order of equal importan"ac apar
which prohibits all British vessels 'F ee Is III
out for Russian ports, and places a aon ftd !
or embargo on such of the enemy s'nv'al
may enter the ports or roadsteads &c ,tssfs
try. ''h Co
AT the same time, it is always
the crown TO relax or suspend tbe 0"pe'en
these provisions. An interval of :; 9e'tflY
the declaration of war will be granted I tn h
ships to leave French and English "o ha'a
certain interval of time has also somot;, por's.
assigned within which the merchant '' "" ID
the enemy are allowed to pass free on ,b lisfs
ward voyage. But Russia possesses L", nc
mercantile marine, and the vessels vii
entered our ports within the last few mona
der the Russian flag have most of tban ,y H.
signed to English owners, to provide ano joel
ry contingency. suns
1t has also been intimated by tbe Rr;e.,
eminent to deputation of Russian mosa
that they will have liberty to contnue ,bo.
dence in this country unmolested during ,ba Y
so long as they conform to the laws 5r "e
Englishmen themselves are bound; and va. sa
permission has been extended to Russian ya nun
by France. We are curious to learn , .%Ja
the Court of St. Petersburg will respond 10 a N
measures of courtesy and forbearance ,ona
private interests in the spirit which has 53' r11
them here.
There are about 1000 British Subjects !.
Petersburg alone, besides very LARGE NM ~
OF our countrymen employed in other parts i
Russian empire. In this season, when tbe
access to the Russian capital is by almost Inn
sible roads, it is scarcely possible for Then
withdraw. AT the same time many Of these
sons, such as engineers and others, are enc.
in occupations tending to assist the enemy I'M
and therefore inconsistent with the d1ty i
owe to their severe On and their country. Sh
such persons continue in the active seryic,
Russia, after the declaration of war, thew will
course incur the penalties of treason.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-20

FIRE.-DoyER, Ky, April IA fire
just occurred here which destroyed fourth
the town. Loss $4,000.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-20
MARKETS..

LIVERPOOL, April 6.-McHenry and others re-
port less dependency in the tone of the Cotton
market, but no improvement in prices or in the
demand had taken place.
Richardson q Brother quote an advance of I'd.
in wheat and Cd. in flour since Friday Corn had
rece led Is. Cd. but subsequently recovered, the
market being nearly bare of American yellow.
McHenry quotes Bacon declined | a2s. undcr
free arrivals Beef and Pork dull Lard neg
lected at previous rates. Talow declined rs.
Cloverseed unchanged
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-20
CONGRESS-.

WASHINGTON, April 17th.-The Senate,
transacting some nmportant business, wen
to Executive session.
In the House, Mr.. Walbrdge INTRODUCED
solution declaring our position in regard t,
European War, &c, which was sent to the
mittee on Foreign Affairs. The bill ncrea
the salaries of Clerks, &c. was debated at len
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-20

from the engine house to the spot of blood,
where they were seen 10 be on the ground.
And ,hereupon the court adjourned forthe day.
FRO BE CONTINUED.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-20

BALTIMORE, April 17th.-A severe snow st
is still raging in all the Northern cities, and
rine disasters are much feared
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-20
LATEST DISPATCHES.
RUSSIA AND MONTENEGRO.

LONDON, April 5.-'l'rustworthy accounts from
St. Petersburg state that the war is very unpopu-
lar amongst the mercantile classes, and that in
consequence of this feeling an order had been is
sued forbldding the assembling in the streets of
groups of over two persons.
Reliable accounts from Berlin state the Cars
letter to the King of Prussia contains no tangible
concession to Europe. 1t is chiefly a justifica-
ton of Russia, AMI concludes with the intimation
that If the Western Powers desire peace, they
should obtain from Turkey redress for the wrongs
of which he complains.
AdYices from Montenegro state that a courier
from st. Petersburg had arrived, bearing positive
orders tol the Montcnegrians to attack the Tur-
klsh province Of Herzegovina. Russian Courers
were passing in rapid succession between Russia
and Montenegro
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-20

~ = Tse u no 10 Sc TAKEN u ID
~ hiougit'o m, sail II ew~days age" Nv -.,,s
oy an Tray Lorsr-tHl dark h snnI so'i'r ri
on slh airs oil The owner viii eise to"'
vi setse 81 a ant 'ate r SO r,,.oe
EIi"t's Briel ISuir, bH'ge's
npI2n-c3t
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-05-09

The Cuban correspondent Of the Gin
cinnsti Columbian in speaking Of the
movementlo lof the government for the or
ganizatiou ofa corps o. negro soldiers,
says: "This last blow at the safety oil
tho white population, which is given
with tho cool deliberation Of the practi.
cal murderer, and with the declaration
Of the object upon its lips, has very
much disturbed our people. The or.
ganization is in progress for two regi.
ments Of two thousand men each, being
selected from the free blacks Of the city
Of Havana. a class Of people that can.
not be equalled in the world for famili.
arity with every species OF crime known
to humanity, Our general says he will
follow up the plan until he finds him.
self with secession TO his forces OF black
troops, to tho amount Of twelve thous.
and men, which will make division
for any colored Briga!isr he may have
on hand tc dispose Of. This he says,
shall be neuclus round which to gather
for any future emergency, other drafts
from the emancipadors. African colo.
nisis or slaves, to determine the Span.
ish will "thst Cuba shall continue to
Spain or DO Africanized."
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-05-09

DoNr SELL YouR BEST Srocx.- Don't
allow these spectators and drovers to
pick out the liksliest and best Of you
stock, leaving you only the ordinary
and poorest to breed from. Ills the
worst plan you can adopt. By continu.
ing such a course. it will be but shor
time before you have only ordinary stock
to select from. Supposing you can ge,
ali,lle more for likely lamb than 10,
The others, you would do we'll to remem
Der that Il costs no moro to keep them
than it does poor ones; and next shear
ing time the large Aeeces will tell the
story in favor Of keeping the bes. you
have. I s'
II yod intend to msks d practice o.
raising colt every year, keep the besi
marc yon cau afford. Haven't you 40:
dcad that whom man comes 10 pur.
chass young horse, he Is always psr.
tirulsr 10 know Ill abeut tho bes. stock,
&c. before 10 concludes his tn, IA Kesr
her, and she will more thsa rake I,r 10
the Differences efa another yssr come
round. Just 80 with svsfythlng. Sc,
lsct the best seed for your own use; sud
you viii always hsvs a. coed % sny
one. and b surs Of the highest prices 70,
any you msy wish 70 dispsse 81. Think
sfit.-M Maiue Farmer. ss'sefas -
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-05-09

-crst treaty with Russia, by which On
sbsolu,e en- sct,nen. forbidding more
than four ships at once % enter . haf'
Dor. has been restored. and the same e1'
tended also to Norway. The matter Z,
however. taken up BY .hs Swedish p'f'
Lament.
The Cist Corresponding announced
the Austro. .Prussian alliance, sdding
that the recently concluded European
protocol Of the 9th shou Id be enforced
in way becoming the dignity snd in
terests Of Germany.
Austria energeticslly protests against
any movement in Montenegro. and the
export Of arms from Austria 10 prohibited
The Russians are ono hundred and
twenty-five English Miles from Verne
Count Nesselrode's circular 10 the
Russian diplomatic agents 10 favorable
to the Greek insurrection.
The Osssrvatore Triestino, which 10
generally we'll informed on such mat.
lers. says thut the police have discovered
a Greek conspiracy at Constaotinople
for attacking the Turks and Franks du'
ring the Easter holidays.
A private telegraph from Berlin an
nounce, that the convention between
Austria and Prussia has been signed.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-05-09
AN ACT,

To provide for tho completion Of csr
lain Contracts heretofore made BY
School Directors. ,-} ~ -s-.gsr
Sec. l. Be II enacted by the Gsnsrsl
Assembly OF tie State Of Ohio. that in
all cases wheie, pursuant 10 law, con.
tracts have been made OF entered into
for the sale Of School House Sites. Or
lands tie properly Of any School DH.
trict heretofore existing in this State,
and the sale remsins 10 be perfected by
conveyance. the township board Of ein.
cation, in the township where such pro.
perry may be situate, shall be- au.hoiz.
ed 10 complete the Same by execu.inys u
Conveyance in the ma nnes prescribed in
section eleven Of the act entitled an, set
10 provide for the 70. organization. su.
pervision, and n,aintsnance Of Common
Schools, passed March 14th, 1858. on
full compliance Herewith by the pus.
chaser Or purchasers. .4sl 10
&c. LEBLOND.,
Speaker Of tho House OF Representatives
ROB'T. J. ATKINSON,
President Of the Senate, pro tenn,
Feb. 9th, 1854. '-.--
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-05-09
LAWS OF OHIO.
=. 1AW0 VI VmAVs
PUALlSaED;BY AUTHORITY.
10 VI " AN ACT Ia M

PUNLlS4 EUEBY AuIAONLAI.
10 VI AN ACT u
Suppl s,nsntssy ~ sn " dshniss ths
mob Of lsyia8 out md estsblishirl
s,sV Abads' pa.'sa Ms'eaialg'h' Mg
SECTION !. Be Il enacted by the Gen
eral Assembly Of tho State Of Ohio
That whenever sny psr Of . State Road.
or free tu urnpike road, within any ccun'
~ OF y,his. .Siaas, she'll become useless,
or where Q State Road. or free turnPike
road may remaia unopened Tor the term
of five years, after the same has been
established. the commissioners Of such q
county may. on application Of twelve
(reeholdsrs to view tho same and report
whether such State Road or free turn.
pike road il useless, OF whether II would
be Of public advantage to vacate il; and
IL such freeholders shall report in favor
of such vacation. then the county com.
missioners may order said State Road
or free turnpike road 10 be vacated.
and the same proceedings shall be had
on such application as ore directed by
law to be had on application to vacats
County Roads.
Speaker fths House Of Repre-
sents:ives.
ROBERT LEE,
Pre.idcn of,te Senate, pro TEN.
March lst, 1854.