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Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-16
A SAFE INVESTMENT.

TIME undersigned, being DESTROYS of leaving
Il the country, offers for sale the following
properly, situate at Gold Spring, about one
mile from Columbia:
One of the celebrated Gold Spring Water
Privileges, the first on the stream, fitted with
two toms, awnings, wheelbarrows, &c, in per.
feet order for use.
Two good mules, with two CARTS iron axled
and Sydney wheeled.
One iron axled cart, with patent east-iron
hubs.
One board and shingled barn, IA = ID, with
bins for barley, and about one ton Barley, and
1900 lbs. Hay.
Fowl house, with about fifty fowls.
Miners cabin, we'll supplied with cooking
utensils, &C., &c.
For particulars, apply on the premises.
F: w. H. AARON.
Gold Spring, Nov. IS, "a.
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Communication of the Sentence of
T. Crooks.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, Executive
department.
To the Sheriff Of Tuolumns COUNTY

y
GREETING:
Whereas, it is represented to me, that
at the October term Of the District Court
of Tuolumne County, one Thos. Crooks
was tried and convicted Of the crime Of
murder, and sentenced to be executed
on the eighth day of December instant
and whereas, numerous petitions have
been presented to me praying commu-
tation Of his punishment, signed by the
District Judge, District Attorney,
County Judge, the Sheriff, Deputy Sher-
if, County Clerk, County Recorder,
Deputy Recorder, and many other re-
spectacle citizens Of Tuolumne County,
including the Mayor of the City of So
nora, and the Methodist and Presbyte-
rian Clergymen residing therein which
petitions set forth the facts which call
for the Intervention of the executive
clemency:
Now, therefore, by virtue Of the pow
er in me vested, by the laws and con-
stitution of this State, I do hereby COM
mute the punishment of the said Thomas
Crooks from that of death, to Ten Years
Imprisonment in the State Prison /; and
order that, on the receipt of these pres
ents, you do deliver the said prisoner
into the custody of the Lcsse of the
California State Prison, there to be
dealt with in accordance with the law,
and the tenor of this communication.
<~, Witness my hand and the
LIS great seal Of the State, at the
49, City of Sacramento, this End
day of December, A. D: 1854.
JOHN BIGLER.
Attest:-J. W. DENVER, Sec'y Of
State.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-16

OUTRAGE ON AN AMERICAN IN MEX
Ico.-Dr. j. D. Smith, citizen of the
United States, recently purchased al
great expense, near Saltillo, 500 Mexican
mares, 1874 mules, and AZ horses, and
at San Francisco paid duty of 5000 OF
them, and obtained pass for Preside.
After he had travelled about 8 leagues
on the American side he was over
taken by company Of Mexican soldiers
from Preside, under orders Of the po-
lice officers at that place; his animals
were all taken from him by force, and
driven back into Mexico, and the last
he heard Of them they were being sold
by public authority. The facts, it is
said, have been forwarded to the SEQ
rotary Of war.
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Later From The States And Europe

Later From The States And Europe
The Nicaragua steamer Cortez, ar
rived at San Francisco, on Friday morn
ing, Dec. sth, bringing the following
intelligence:
The N. Y. Tribune says that Sey-
mour is certainly elected Governor, by
at least 5000 majority. Fernando
Wood (dem. has been elected Mayor
of N. Y. city.
The progress of the war at the East
continues to absorb large share of at
tention 1t appeared that sebastopol
was not taken. The Allies had COM
pleted the erection of batteries on the
18th of October, and commenced the
bombardment Of the town by land and
sea on the 18th, the firing having con
tinued all day and until night. The
Russians, it is said, lost 500 killed and
wounded. Among the slain was Ad-
miral Korneloff. The Russian forts
had suffered but very little. The Rus
sisn army up at Bullock consisted Of
Sc 900 men. The allied were divided
into two divisions, one an army of seige,
and the other of observation.
The Allies before Sebastopol had sue
ceeded in blowing up the White Tower
and in silencing the Quarantine Fort.
The Allied feet had suffered severely.
The Russians had captured French
battery, and taken Lord Dunkalin.
The report that Mr.. Soule had been
denied his passage through France is
confirmed. 1t is said that Mr.. Mason,
our Minister had addressed note to the
Emperor on the subject, demanding an
explanation, and that the Emperor had
refused to make any reply, and that III
consequence Mr.. Mason had threatened
to leave.
The American clipper ship Lightning,
has made the quickest trip on record,
between Liverpool and Melbourne She
arrived at Liverpool in 63a days from
Melbourne.
There were again reports of prepare
tons ofpeace by Russia through Prussia,
relating to the four points, sc Austria s
position towards Russia was as warlike
as ever.
| Judge Nelson has not yet rendered a
decision in the case of Mr.. Collier, late
Collector of San Francisco.
Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, widow of
Alexander Hamilton, of Revolutionary
memory and daughter Of Gen. Philip
Schuyler, of Albany, died on the 9th inst,
at the residence of her daughter in
Washington. She had reached the ad
vanced age of ninety-seven.
| AMERICAN TRADE WITH JAPAN
The barque Edward Koppisch, Captain
John H. Eagleston, cleared at Salem,
on the sth Nov, for voyage to Japan
and ports on the Pacific.
A severe riot occurred at Williams
burg, growing out of the election excite
ment. One man was killed and q mum
Der wounded.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-16

WHOLESOME H1NTs.-Never make
use of an honest woman's name in an
improper place, at an improper time,
or in mixed company. Never make
assertions about her that you think are
untrue, or illusions that you feel she
herself would blush to hear.
When you meet with men who dc
not scruple to make use Of 3 woman's
name in a reckless and unprincipled
manner shun them, for they are the
very worst members of the community
men lost to every sense of honor, every
feeling of humanity.
Many good and worthy woman
character has been forever ruined, and
her heart broken, by lie manufactured
by some Dragging william, and repeated
where it shauld not have been, and in
the presence OF those whose little Judg-
ment could not deter them from circu-
lating foul and Dragging report. A
slander is propagated, and the smallest,
derogatory to womaa's character, will
fly on the wings Of the wind, magnify
as it circulates, until its monstrous
weight brushes the victim. Respect
this name Of woman, for your mother,
your sisters, are woman; and, as you
would have their fair names untarnished,
and their lives unimbittered, by the
slanderer's biting tongue, keep the i'll
your own words may bring upon the
mother, the sister, or the wife Of some
fellow creature.-Ez.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-16
Eight Days Later from the statea

BY the arrival Of the Golden Age, at San
Francisco, on Thursday, we have eight days
later intelligence from the States
The most important news, is the fact, that
Louis Napoleon has receded from the position
he had taken with regard to Mr.. Soule, and
has Withdrawn the prohibition against that
gentleman passing through France.
Sebastopol is not yet taken, although cor
siderable fighting had taken place.
Gardiner has been elected Governor of
Massachusetts,. The Know Knothings have
swept the State. The same in Delaware.
1t is now said that Clark is elected in New
York by about 800 majority.
The ship Golden Era, was wrecked on the
Jersey shore, and upwards Of $50 passengers
drowned.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-16

CONSULTATIONS & Co..
Staging, formerly Kelly & Reynold't
from Stockton to Sonora, from Stockton
to Mokelumne Hill, and from Double
Springs to Murphy's; also, Dillon,
Hedge & Co.'s line from San Francisco
to San Jose, San Juan, Santa Cruz and
Monterey, likewise from Oakland, by
Union City and the Mission of San Jose,
to San Jose, have been consolidated
in the California Stage Company.-Re-
publican.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-16
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

Notice is hereby given, to the STOCK.
HOLDERS of the COLUMBIA and STAN
ISLAUS RIVER WATER COMPANY.
that an election for officers will be held for
said company for the ensuing year. at the
American Hotel, Columbia, OH Saturday, tho
30th day of December next. The officers 10
be chosen are Trustees, Secretary, Tress-
urer, Superintendent & Engineer. A full At.
tendance of the Stockholders is requested.
JAMES w COFFROTH, Presdent.
Dec. 2, 1884. At
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-16
NOTICE.

The Stockholders of the Tuolumne County
Water Company, are hereby notified, that q
dividend of two per cent. on the Capt.
tai Stock, of said Company, has been declared
for November 1854 payable at the Banking
House OLD. o. Mills & Co. Columbia, on
Monday the 4th inst.
J. w. Vaudeville, President.
Z. A. Robinson, Secretary.
Columbia Dec. 1854.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-16

ODD Fellows HALL.-This fine
Hall on Broadway, has just been newly
painted, and seen from the bill on enter
ing the town, makes quite an impos-
ing appearance. The lower Hall has
been fitted up for ball Or cmcert-room,
and is well calculated for public meet
ings of any description.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-16

EARTHauAxE.-The Evening News
says that the shock of an earthquake
was felt in San Francisco, on MONDAY
morning, the 18th inst, about 4 o'clock
The shock is represented to have been
quite severe at the Mission Dolores,
and in some portions of the city, created
considerable alarm.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-16

~ Those visiting San Francisco are
referred to the advertisement of Slocum.
Ross & Walton, of the Franklin House,
at which place they can be Accommodated
N princely style.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-16

DEATH OF CHARLES BURKE.-This
distinguished comedian departed this
life Nov. 10th, in New York. Mr..
Burke was born in Philadelphia, in Is
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State of California,
County of Tuolumne, '''
l, George s. Evans, Clerk in and for the
County of Tuolumne, do hereby certify tina,
the foregoing is true and correct copy of the
original Report of the Finance Committee,
appointed by said Board, as appears now on
file in my Office. Attest,
GEO. s. EVANS, Clerk.
Sonora, Dec. IA, 1854.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-16

FouSD! Apocket book, belonging
to Joshua c. Smith, containing an Odd
Fellows travelling card and other papers,
was found near Santiago, a few days
since. The owner can have the same
by applying at this Office.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-16

~ Our thanks are due 10 Adams &
Co.'S Express for the first delivery of pa
pers by the Cortez and Golden Age
Also, for Sidney papers
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-16

10 We are indebted to Wells, Far
60 h Co.'S Express for the prompt de-
livery Of Atlantic and Australian pa
pers. Also, State exchanges.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-16
Tuolumne Telegraph Company.

Tuolumne Telegraph Company.
THE Stockholders of the Tuolumne Tele-
L graph Company are hereby notified, that
the fourth instalment of 90 per cent. on the SUBJ
scription to the capital Of the Tuolumne Tel
egraph Company. will be due on the 10Th inst,
payable to the Treasurer. A. Jackson, q to
the President, J. E. Strong.
Per order of the Board of Direclors.
J. HECKENDORN.
Columbia, Dec. 9, 1854.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-16

DISTURBANCE IN DowNIEv1LLE.-
The last Downieville Citizen thus dis
cribes an affair resulting from a SLAM
derous article in that contemplate sewer
of filth and malice, the Life in Boston.
The Californian, who can assail female
reputation through that detestable print,
deserves the worst punishment that a
Lynch court can devise
A late number of a paper called
"Life in Boston and New York." con-
tanned a vilianous article written by
some worthless vagabond Of this place,
in relation to the private character of
several persons resident in Downieville.
Little attention was paid to it until du-
ring the performance at the theater ON
Thursday night, when an individual
standing with his back to the foot-lights,
and looking in the direction of the seats
occupied by the laoiss, called out Gave
you seen the Life in Boston and New
York - One Of the persons men,
toned in that disgraceful paper-a most
estimable and respectable lady-was
sitting directly in front of the speak er,
and every one understood the insult to be
meant for her. The next day the gen.
tleman who had waited on the lady to
the theater, met the perpetrator Of the
outrage in the street, struck at him with
stick, and subsequently fred at him
without effect. Both parties were ar.
rested and bound over to keep the
peace.
Though very far from justifying the
use of fire arms on trifing occasions,
we must acknowledge the enormity of
insulting lady in a public assembly,
called for summary chastisement from
any gentleman, much more from the
person whose duty it was to protect her
from insult and though this was a vio-
lation of law, it was thought excusable
by the better part Of the citizens &C
quainted with the circumstances.
We have since learned that the young
man who uttered the offensive language
in the theater disclaims any intention of
insulting the lady in question, and has
made all the apology in his power for
the outrage, which he says he thought
lessly perpetrated.
| ~o~->-~>~>7-~ .>.-~.~>~~--,->-
A DEsPENsATIoN OF Coop FORTUNE,
has, we are informed, been vouchsafcd
to Mr.. 7. S. Campbell, an actor we'll
known in California since 1s49. Mr..
G. has by inheritance from a recently
deceased relative in England, come in
to possession of a large property amount
ing to over 100000, and takes his de-
parture for London on the next steamer.
Mrs. Campbell, during her husbands
| IL = -
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NOTICE.
The Stockholders of the Columbia Gulch
Fluming Company, are hereby informed that
the work on said Flume will commence o.,
Monday next.
TRUsrRIs.
J. G.. SPARKS, President,
CALVIN HONEY,
DANIEL WALKER,
JAS. GLASSFORD,
]. A. PALMER,
EDGAR MILLS, Treasurer,
SAMUEL IDEALLY, Secretary.
Columbia, Dec. 9th 1854.
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ills for salaries, fees, sc. &c., for the

bills for salaries, fees, &c. &c., for the
future.
Salary County Auditor, $500
Treasurer, $500
Dist Attorney, $500
I" Tailor, (no subsistence alloweO $500
For subsistence of prisoners in Jail pr. diem,
{" Services in attending courts in crimi-
nal cases, s
" other services in criminal cases, such
fees only as the Statute allows.
Your Committee cannot see the pro-
priety of auditing bills for services in
criminal cases, performed by the officers
of other Counties, and recommend that
the practice be discontinued.
For services of Physicians in post
norton examinations, when necessary,
$25 and milage, but no bill to be au-
dited unless accompanied by certificate
of the Coroner, stating that the case Of
death could not be ascertained without
such examination.
We recommend that the most strin-
gent measures be taken to compel the
late County officers Indebted, as above,
to tho County, to settle their accounts
with the auditor. The vouchers show
an indebtedness of $3,l3S on account
Of Poll Tax Receipts, due by the late
County Assessor The county must
have the receipts returned or accounted
for.
We would further recommend that
the Board of Supervisors meet only at
the times prescribed by law.
In conclusion, we state that we have
received every assistance from the Shcr-
if, Co. Treasurer and Auditor, in the
performance of our duties. The books
of the Auditor and Treasurer are kept
in proper and business like manner ;
an account Of each fund being kept
seperate and distinct, so that all who
desire can at once see the condition Of
each appropriation. Credit is due P.
L. Solomon, Esq, Sheriff, for the prompt
and efficient manner in which his f.
nancial duties to the County have been
performed.
All Of which is respectfully submit
ted.
E. CONWAY,
J. D. DARDEN,
Financial COMMITTEE.
A.
Amount audited for salaries, services, fees,
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~ We are under obligations to the
agent Of the Opposition Stage Line for
San Francisco papers, yesterday, at II
O'Clock, P. NJ.
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BROADWAY
ReSta urant.

TIME undersigned having opened Restau-
Il rant and Boarding House, at the old
Court Room, on Washington Street Column
bia, would be happy to see those of his friends
and the public, who may desire the comforts
of home, or good meal, at any hour.
V There is also connected with tho estsb-
lishment a first-rate BAKERY, where the best
Bread, Pies and Cake can be obtained.
-. LODGINGS can also be obtained at
this establishment.
G. BEACH, Proprietor.
Columbia, Dec. 8, lS54-tf.
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~ The Atlantic mail, per Colder
Age, will probably arrive in Columbia
this evening.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
All Property, Real and Personal, upon
which the taxes for the fiscal year, 1854, re-
main unpaid on the lst day Of January, 1855,
will be seized and sold within the time pro.
scribed by law.
P.L SOLOMON,
Sheriff & Collector.
Sonora. December l6, 1854.
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~ Owing to the receipt Of the Fl
nance Committees Report, at late
hour, yesterday evening, we are obliged
to omit considerable matter, prepared
for this weeks issue.
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$500
2,s62,OO
$l5,l65,8O

by the State to Tuolumne co., 2,S62,OO
Total amount due the county, $l5,l65,sO
The claim against the State, is for
provisions, and use Of County jail for
State Prisoners, and accrued during the
term of Office of the late George Work,
former Sheriff. An application was
made to the State Comptroller, on be-
half Of the County for this amount, who
stated, "that it was included in the act
Of George Work and settled with him, -
but upon examination of the books and
papers, on file in his Office, it was found
that such was not the fact it was not
included in the amount paid Work, as
represented, and the act, as originally
fled, was found in the Office of the
Comptroller, unpaid. We recommend,
that at the meeting Of the next Legisla-
ture, copy Of this statement be forward
ed to our Senators, and members of As
sembly, so that they may take immedi-
ate action, to obtain for the county, this
Indebtedness.
We find by the minutes of the Board
Of Commissioners, appointed to appor-
ton the debt of Tuolumne County, be-
tween the Counties of Tuolumne and
Stanislaus, that there was an indebted
ness due by the latter on 22d July, "a,
of SIG, 500, for which, warrant should
have been obtained long since; and plac-
ed on the register of Stanislaus County,
to be paid according to priority ofregis-
ter. The officers Of Stanislaus, although
applied to, have neglected to issue the
warrants and we recommend, that steps
be taken to obtain the same, with such
cash payments as Tuolumne County
may be entitled to, under the act Gre
ating, and organizing Stanislaus County
1t is but justice to Mr.. Patterson, to
state, that he conceives that he has
claims against the County, for services
performed as School Commissioner and
also for services performed by John
Leary, Deputy, in making supplement-
ary assessment Roll. AS his accounts
have never been presented for auditing,
we are unable to state the exact amount
ofhis Indebtedness. We give the items
as we find them by vouchers on file in
the Office of the County Clerk and Treas
urer. The sum Of S4,1l3, has been
paid to him, for services as Assessor.
Herewith we hand you schedule,
marked A, in which you will find, an
approximation to the amounts audited
by the late Board of Supervisors, for the
year, from Oct. let, '53, to Oct. list, '54,
arranged as nearly as practicable, under
their proper heads and in order to ar
rive as nearly as possible, at the actual
expenses Of the County, for one year,
we have omitted all accounts, not prop
erly belonging to that year.
The collections on act Of the County
for Licences, Poll Taxes, &c., &C., pre-
dicated upon the receipts of the last four
months, will, in year, amount to about
Special Taxes on se,a25. 900, /. LAO, 2s,l4o
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REPORT
Or THE FINANCE CoMNIrrkE OF TuoL-
uMNE COUNTY.

Sonora, DEC. 18th, 1854.
To the Hon. Board Of Supervisors Of Tuol-
umne County:
The Finance Committee have the honor to
Report that they find an Indebtedness due by
the County of Tuolumne OIL account Of war
rants issued OH the general fund to Dec. LIST,
1884, of $48,ll4 "a
Funded debt, bearing an interest
Of ID per Ct. per annum, 34,lOO 90
Apparent indebtedness of Co., $S2,214 "a
They find an Indebtedness due by
Stanislaus county to Tuolumne
county aspr certificate of Com
missioners elected June 10, "a,
as follows
General fund, 1896 90
Funded debt, 7,2l4 90 $l6,500 80
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Milk Ranch
For SALEI

FOR SALE!
WITH or without the Cows-or the Cows
and custom without the Ranch. For further
information, apply to Drs. Graves & Cibiel.
Columbia, Dec. 9Th, 1854.
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Special Taxes on e, a25. 900, . lao, as, ID

Estimated revenue one year. $5s,sso
Salaries. &C., as audited by the late
Board, per schedule H, $4,000
Funded debt, 5000
Interest, 3,4OO
Court House, $500
Hospital, 4,460.-63, $50
Deficit IN one year, $4,22O
If these figures are correct, you can
draw your own conclusions. It is our
opinion that unless rigid economy is
used in all departments, the County
will not be enabled to meet her yearly
expenditures, much less the old debt.
We recommend, that the following
rules be established in the auditing OF
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On motion the Report was accepted, and
ordered on file.
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Actual indebtedness Of county, $65,7l4 "a
They also find that the following amounts a. e
due to Tuolumne county by late county Of
fcers:
D. A. Enyart, late county Treas. as
pr voucher in CO. Auditor Office, 5 ,03l Is
H. X. Swope, late Sheriff, act Prop
erty tax, $6,SS3 66
Act F. M. License, 1880 sl..-s,l34 81
The sum of $2,l24, county script,
has been attached in the hands of
the county Treasurer on account
Of H. X. Swope's indebtedness.
J. D. Patterson, late co'ty Assessor,
for Poll Tax Receipts, issued by
county Clerk, 1855 a So, $5,268
l23a$4, 532
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E. CONWAY,
]. D. .DARDEN,
Financial COMMITTEE.

Amount audited for salaries, services, fees,
expenses, &C., &C., from Oct. !, '53 to Oct. l.,
1854:
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Columbia, Dec. 9, lS54-tf.