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Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-23
Crescent CITY
II TED
C.. A. JAMES and L. z. GARRISON.
PROPRIETORs.
On COMMERCIAL Sdnsome f. CLAY Streets,

PROPRIETORS.
On Commercial, S0nsome f. Clay Streets,
SAN FRANCISCO.
This old established house has recently pass.
ed into the hands of the present Proprietors,
who fatter themselves able to place it upon
Its former reputation.
Being centrally located. it is convenient &c
the business portion of the City, and also the
different places of amusement.
The rooms are airy and we'll ventilated. and
the bar is constantly supplied with choice
brands Of liquors and cigars.
Strangers we'll as friends from the coun-
thy give us call.
JAMES & GARRISON.
San Francisco Dec. %, ga. SIN.
Tuolumne Telegraph Company.
THE st ckholders of the Tuolumne Tele-
L graph Company are hereby notified, that
the fourth instalment of 90 per cent. on the sub
scription to the capital Of the Tuolumne Tel
egraph Company. will be due on the 9th inst,
payable TO the Treasurer. A. Jackson, or to-
the President, ]. E. Strong.
Per order of the Board of Directors
]. HECkENDORN.
Columbia. Dec. Q. 1854.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-23
SATURDAY, DEC. %, 1854.

STATES MAIL.-The Atlantic and Eu.
ropean Mails will close, at the Post Office, in
Columbia, on Thursday evening, at O'clock
The "Gazette," in wrappers. can be found,
post paid, at this Office. or at the Post Office.
Price, Csc, or copies for Soc
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-23

PICTORIAL UNIoN.-We are indebt-
ed to the publishers, for a copy of he
Pictorial Sacramento Union, for the
Holidays. 1t is a beautiful sheet, and
deserves an extensive circulation.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-23

For the Columbia Gazette.
As caution is the parent of salty, so
is perseverance to success. G.w.M.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-23
NOTICE.

NOTICE
e An EXHIBITION will be given by
the children of the NJ. e. Church, in Column
ba, on Christmas (Monday) evening, at the
NJ. f. ChuIch. North
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-23

GIVE are indebted to Jerry Sulli-
van of San Francisco for States papers
by the Uncle Sam.
%Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Express
will please accept our thanks for
prompt supply of State and Oregon pa
pers during the week.
~We are indebted to Adams, &
Co.'S Express for the early delivery Of
State and Oregon exchanges.
IOur thanks are due to Hon. VIM.
M CHI, Cor s-aluaL LIZ x..ll:a
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-23
Milk Ranch

Columbia, Dec. 9. ls54-tf.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-23
DIR. j. NJ. FLETCHER,

DIt. y. NJ. Il III L Z III Il IL,
SURGEON,
Office opposite Masonic Hall. Broadway,
COLUMBIA.
NOTICE.
All Property, Real and Personal, upon
which the taxes for the fiscal year, 1854. re-
main unpaid on the LIST day of January, 1855,
will be SEIZED and sold within the time pre-
scribed by law.
p. l. SOLOMON,
Sheriff & Collector.
Sonora, December l6, 1854.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-10-24
Promotions in the Armv

The War Department has issued an order car
ryng into effect the Act of the last Congress
authorizing the promotion of non commissions,
officers in the Army. the order directs tina
one fourth of the vacancies occurring annually
shall be filled by promotions from the non com
missioncd grades These promotions are To hc
given as reward for meritorlous services. Each
candidate must be physically sound, and of good
board of officers IN arithmetic geometry, geogra-
ply, astronomy history the constitution and
government OF our country, and the general prn
clples which regulate international mteicoursr
The adoption OF these regulations i, calculated
to have a good effect in stimulating the non com
mi-sonrd officers in the discharge of their ,iij,.
and in leading them to quality themselves for
promotion. Il Baltimore american.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-10-24
Destruction Ct the town e DaIoca, ii Spain,
by Wateispout

4 lrtfef In 'he Nlaifd Ir.blue Il September
Il give an account. 81 II terib,r aaa estfaordina
~ catastrophe that iad occurr al a. ijaroca, Il
small tom in AuHgog, situate In IA rich and fer
tie VALLEY. uuouualug IL com aud Hiae. From
it, situation, III - ua..H", completely sur
rounded ey mountains, tn, place II peculiarly Ia
ably 10 InundutIuu. aud. IL "a Frme. Va tunnel
was cat IN lj6D, h1 d freuehlra1 named Pierre
Bcdcil. Ihi- tume i amagnjhcent york, 2.3io
feet long, y feet ~ide, and - trrt high. He
enterprise wa- patronizrd by thu Iope. and a.
sisted by aIm~ from all Chf,tcluau. PrrNou-
tnIt- achievement, the waters that flowed at wet
seasons from two l.a9ae, of mountain rushed
through the stree, Il the town On their way II
tine rlNer.
It appears that GA the Hi September, at three
i'm the afternoon, an immense water-pout, rising
from the lake Of t,aitoealta, remained Tor CON.
-idrlnJc time lowering over the shore, about Il
league trrm Daroca. When it burst, the whole
district Was converted INTO lake. HE watcr>
poured down in the direction ot the tunnel in II
stream much lnrgcr. It i, said. than the Ehro OF
Iorlo>a, and, seen from AN elevation, appeared
like moving mountains Of liquid. he dimensions
/ of the tunnel, which h. IA very decided slope,
were Insufficient To allow the pH-taEeo OF the vast
/ mass, whlch then moved past, forming spacious
sea. l'his extended Itself towards the town, at
two hundred yard, from which it vas arrested by
the cau-ewny that ha- frequently saved Daroca
when meuaced 10y pcliI- Of similar nature, but
less magnitude. AboHe this caueewav The wa.
tiers Io-e, hcaping themselves mp it. -ays the
/ account, Ia the height Of three yards aud then
plugging down on the unfortunate town.
The gateway, although AN unusually large
one, Wa not large enough to allow their entrance
aud another great lake was formed against Il o
walls. which presently began to erambc under
it, pressure. What lhen occurred, ,ay- the
letter, rs an iucNplicable thing. Tho water,
fought with and overthrow aho-r houses whose
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-10-24
The Cabinet and the RECIPROCITY Treaty


The circular Issued from the Treasury De
pnrtmclit. Published ia Monday Herald. direct
lng'tho -cNefal collector, Ia give rcccIpts for O..
du'ic- paid upon colonial eaught i~h iar con~oup
ton IN the mted States, Is of course with .
view of refuldIug the duties so paid, upon III
passage lay Congress of law 10 that rflect. "
understand 1t l. tine intention Of the President t
recommend TINT the act shall h" rciro~ptctiv,
aud include the rctundlng of all duties on II,
pad since the lst at september. Lord Clarru
dons despatch 10 Nh Marcy, informing him tina
instruction. would 2 ay TINT mail To the coluna
authorities not to modest American fishermen.
was written IN August. It's prohabl, the dc
termination Ia recommend arctun II tin dutic
10y net of Congress, is duo 10 ;ho A--l-fant sec
rotary of the Treasury. Mr.. Peter O. Na-hlug
ton, who certainly is man of cmPreh,n-,,
mind and capacity for the position he tls, Wi
Mr.. Washington cudcayor 10 extend the H., ful
ness Of his uitgestions by advising that >mila
course be adopted u- regard. the duty Goals
which he has recommended in the case of fish
Certainly the same arguments which will con
vince Congress of the propriety of refunding H.,
duty ou fiji, will act with even greater potcnc,
IN the matter al coal. because, whilst the for
mer i boon Ia the colonists, the benft Of tin
latter will hc chiefly felt by our own citizens
v !. UfIald
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-10-24


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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-10-24

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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-10-24

raF IN operation near the Gas work and opl.s-
- - Piedmont. Il not >old privately H..
s.-e vii be otfers3 a auction; .ay > third, H.,
interest n the Machine. | ai-o offer for -.
ab.Hf ono million - Brick
H. Machine i very valuable, a. may be ,eesl
UI.a examining II operations. a It will maka
ir.9 - u 3d,o90 Brick per day. The ytrl :,
wei. located. and all necessary fixtures are per
feet
invite person. wishing to purchase any =
tn property 10 examine for themselves
vi. ia,t LAY. that all persons indebted to H..
VIII H. respected 10 settle inediateiy. al, must
and viii c.o-e ny business. deem it unueee,-
sary 10 invite persons having claims agaiust ~
to present them. i tue most Of them are hot -
modest -, 10 wait tar an invitation &c.
GEO. O.. CCRLE.
re. In I--o 10,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-10-24

As will I've seen from the advertisement the
Novell House Omnibus will run from town to
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-10-24

TAuSGlrA LApY.-'p Iofc-,or' Elliott give
notice thai Il" will ascend with lady 10 til
height Of 70o feet, IN hi- balloon. at Norfolk,
the 2-th inst. at the Fnir Grounds.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
BIT U A r Y.

DIED in potirrsv;IIr Oh the th May Of Measles,
II. j. SrnoM, in the 2Gih year uf his age.
lie WIS min in lie, whose strict moral conduct
and aiiblr miann"rs, SECURED the friendship of all
who kIrw hun. AS Il relation hc cherished trItrr-
ll;l love- and us Il friend he waS ever ready and
willing 10 do any act ui Kindness that WIS not be-
yund his ability. Though he made no prof ssion Of
religion, yet those vrtuuns and temperate examples,
wheel. were his guide through life is sufficient evi-
drncc of Il happy reception into the Kingdom Of
glory. May his bcrcavc, friends and relatives not
weep for him. but Tor those who arc living and may
dc without the placid smile of peace Ii another
than relatives mours Il deeper sorrow, may the
troubled heart find relief from its lamentations in
the consolation that his immortal spirit now rests in
perpetual peace.
Though surrounded b. many cndcarng relatives,
and sincere friends, and filed with The invigorating
hopes of manhood. yet the cold hand of death has
severed MI the bands and destroyed al his hopes,
bu, that which will guide his no longer weary feet
through the dark valley Of death, and -" bring him
home 10 heaven ut la>t.'
Yes. dear JEFF. thou hast from earth pass'd away,
To realms OF eternal peace Oh high
There wilt thou wait that perfect day,
When VIC all shall meet thee in the sky. II.
Died, at Baramvc. on Wednesday morning,
l,t May, in The seventeenth year of her age, ELIZA
nErII GEoRGlASNA MITCHELL, Of Leesvillc, I.exing.
Ton District.
TIE deceased was member Of the Methodist Is.
Church, being received in full connection at a re-
markabIe carly period
While nearly each returning season brings to
Barllm,ic intelligence of the death Of those who
for short time previous had been residents there,
the Institute has now 10 record, after the lapse of
of eighteen years, that death has entered within its
borders.
This affective event has produced upoa the in
mates Of Rarlamvillc deep and solemn impression,
which We trust will have sanctifving influence up
on many VIII" have now returned TO their homes.
An afflicted father, brother and sisters mourn the
d"parlulr of the youngest and most cherished OF
their numbers.
DlED in this District, on the 18th ultimo, "a;
HENRY CASTOR in the 18th year OF his age, ana
eldest son Of William and Elizabeth Castor.
So fades the lovely, blooming flower
Frail, smiling solace Of all hour,
So soon our transient comforts ny,
And pleasures only bloom to die
SAwyER's Mills. May 22i 'o4.
g Lexington Telegraph please copy
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Curious Expressions.

THERE are MANY original AMERICAN terms to eS-
prcss ,ipincss. Western editor shows up aIo's list
uf them from which we select the follow Ins as ''c
most rihicuIous /. Damagel-2. Swipy-". Crank
L. Syrceng--5. Batierc,I-6 Jug-sIeam do 4"nsIe-
leaget-3 BIue.eyed-g Shot-in.ihc.Ieck
We beg leave to add another which originated III
Charleston during the sitting of the Commercial Con-
vcn,ion can individual who had inhiord rather
freely was climbing up Stairs al the 'CnsELESToS
with the assistance OF friend on each side S"lne
one suggested the inquiry what could the ilaIrr be !?
when a gentleman. who was aware Of the ndividu-
ais" uropeu,,es. remarked with a humorous shrmg
that he only lililc '' lcndcr-ooe'. Every one
seemed to know ut once that this odd term meant
drunk y anu hearty laugh was had at tho i'i'i-
yidual's" expense
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01

tcrpriss will fail? Is it because the people Of South
Carolina prefer TO continue the system of liquor
making, liquor selling, and liquor drinking with all.
IFS past present and prospective horrors VIII they
with false notion Of liberty, continue to wear the
woke of the most oppressive bondage under whicla
people ever groanedl So far my information
r,es there is not disposition to do 50. almost
any individual with whom have eonvcrscd on tc
subject is in favor ef having liquor ESoishcd from
the land. And there are doubtless many who, from
various causes will not now commit themselves,
when the issue comes, will be found on the side pt
= nrolibtury law. Ii is with no wish 10 bring up
the rccolccuns Of bye gone political ISSUES, that
saw the prospects of prohibition are by no means
as ooomy Us were those Of conservatism some 'rre
yeas sil,cc and yet when the test vote WAS cast,
there was found ma jory Of several thousand
a.,ainst secession. But make oi iS clrcuni-
stance to show that people do not always know thc'i
strength until The trial is male.
- But the law could not be executed" " ell, II
would be very strange that it could not, when III
every instance thus far, it has been executed, wlr'l-
er cn,natng from legislation mumicip;i! auIl"rl-
tv; and mark it, Is" Prohibition rs ihc oHiy M'r
that cccr las Lccn or can bc JnMi"Lty carrie"
out. And the idea that y law which has the snc-
tiun of the WHOLE or large ma jory Of The people
cannot he executed is phantom Of y tm'd linnS'-
nation, or the expression of drspar:ng Imposition.
One more article will probably close our series VI'
this nportant measure, anl in it we pF"ros: t"
discuss Il branch Of the subject which We approach
with considerable msgiving. Hitherto we have III
the sympathy Of large portion Of the friends OF
temperance The views expressed in the CON led
ING article may cause us to be Left like President
Tylur without party" But righi, and not Il
time serving policy We try to make the m"Irvc oI
our uc,;,n. ELplS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Ecsnectably Aged.

THE las, number Of the GrscmrWe dlouata'"eer
brings .ht paper to the close Of lis 2Sih year From
tn. suhioncd extract II will c seen that our esteemed
co,.mrorary is about 10 turn 10 line dressing in his
old age
We had intended to have given our patrons nirt'l,
, nr.,nt hv sending them the Ilnunaccr dressed
j.; . ,,.,v ,,rnruI but we have brcn disappointed III
nn, ~ : receiving &c unr order ofiy~ will, however be
here We hope before next issue" ann Then i'Ic "i
frlIow will have his gray locks neatly hid, and LOOK
more gay than any Of his young br"lhcTs'
The Slouut,accr is now unlcr excellent guidance
We anticipate for it green old age.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Summer Resorts.

WHERE are you going this summer! One says
"lm going 10 stay at home" Anohcr remarks
"Wen wuukl like to take a trip TO the Nurth' but
The urcIu is lacking" third declares - he must
go somew here, if lis only for couple "l Weeks
To this latter class we would Suggest ii'at HE
Moutrie House on Snliiyans Island Is II good place
that The Aitsn House. is Ia be delightfully."- kept
during the summer by Messrs. ScwAET@ an" hUrJEs
and that lle :. Mansion UoHSc in iirccn'iIie Is
sill kept by EgyING " SwANnALE, whchis as much
as TO say that il is kept III the very highest style
Here are three chances. Take your pick.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Preparation for the 9Th.

WHILE others are making arrangements to Feast ana
rorsicae the approaching national anniversary, We
hope the people of our town will moi fail 10 lake some
similar measures What say You to making it great
Railroad day We might have plain, but good bar
bccue cooked, 10 be served up under the beautiful
oaks in ouT public enclosure. Speakers, rersed i'll
Railroad Matters might be specially invited 10 lend lis
the aid of their information and cluqnence. The
Court House might be thrown open and Railroad
meeting held. while the dinner was in course OF pre-
paralion. Every body might be invited And much
good might be done.
Will not citizens avail themselves of the day to
promote their best interests! 1t is hopefully suggest
ed that they sci 10 work and get up something for the
occasion, however plain.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
An1rScmcntS.

VIZ observe that many Of our up'country exchanges
arc enabled to give sumeh hing undcrths head every now
and then No, So with We are left outside the
palc of fun Never juger comes along these days'
As for circus companies and dramatic Iroup=s' They
seem to have forgotten that there is suc! place as
EdyeirId c. IL OH the map Of South Carolina Ahc
chief amusement Of our citizens how is 10 SIT upon the
Cuur, House Steps, Chew tobacco aud talk about
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Getircd.

Mr. B. L. PosEY hitherto editor OF Ahhcvliie mac
nsudeut Press, has dissolved his editorial eunne1lon
with that paper In his year OF editorial l''e' WI
has said rany spicy things and written many %'l''
articles lie has proved himself most capable
editor
We trust the sparkling character OF the " Press
may sill he preserved
IN the retiring c,!i;or we extend our best wiSies
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Pinch Of the Season.

WE learn from various quarters that she crops III
our Disric, are nightly crowded by grass and wceoS'
Bad, that This should be just II The lsr'"i OF h"r-
ves,ing small grain. The amount Of sweating anu
scrapng, and pulling, and gceing, and having anu
quarreing, to be done in Edscicd On this score Tor
the next ,lre. weeks, would be equally difficult and
useless 10 compute.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Passed at laSta

SINCE last issc the intelligence of the passage
Of the Nebraska bill has gone over the country Lct
ii pass
The 90 Carolina Times" after speaking Of This con.
summation and lis probable effect makes the following
sensible remarks:
Well, now that this bone Of conienion--llle NchraS'
ka b-ls been disposed of, the country vii! perhaps
domestic character Congress will have leisure 10
transact the pressing business before il. The PrcsI-
dent nnw turn his attention 10 our l"reIsn reIa-
,ors, look into the Cuban question and see how the
United Salcs stand in relation 10 EnciaIn france
and Spain. Congress may now turn lis aticn"Il 10
the army and navy, aud see that they are in proper
Trim TO meet the coming crisis for crisis Is near ut
hand. Preparation /" meet any emergency that may
arise in the mighty convulsinn which is ah"nt to rrnd
the whole Of Europe, has heen sadly neglected 1t is
lime, high time to Sci about it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Newspaper Editing.

"What is il IL be an editor, ! should like 10 know !!
Why Was ouCr All editor myself
Were yun indeed No wonder then that You think
il no:hins to he IN editor. Any who could ultrr
such remark eTidcnlIy knows nothing about Ic bu-
sine.x. You an editor, ehl A pretty paper ii must
have been ur .,ich you did the scratching Orcl>c,
yuu never would have said "what is il to he all cdi.
tori" We will try 10 tell your wisdom what ii Is to
be even tolcrale editor. It is 10 watch the progress
of events aud keep hust'of eager readers properly
posted on every thing of noe that I!a>Pres 1t Is to
write decent paragraphs upon such subjects as Will
entertain and anuse. 1t is select those subjects II
is meet amy question Of Importance ut the thrcSh'
uld and having; looked NJ il dIHpaSsunaely, I" take
yvur side with rmnmess. 1t Is 10 defend that side
with all the energy and industry dcmaIrir'! by ia:
occasion. 1t is lo avoid boring essays and 10 give
roint to hrevity. 1t is suggest skIu'y rather than
10 elaborate 1t is - give variety with ease II Is 10
please all as Rlr as may be. 1t Is 10 brave public
opinion. 1t is 10 correct The silly ana ~ rehukc lac
vulgar. II is to 6nd cupy" by the cmdgrI!ing "l
your OWN BRAIN no mailer how dull the hour i;y ie.
1t is 10 write freshly and brIshly IT Is TO aroI p;'-
g;,r>n under all circumstances; or in oher wurdS 1t
is to cunliue The Pen and tile scissors, each ~ lis oi'n
drparlmrnt 1t is to correct iIliterac scrh5ling and
10 make it prc:enahie the public eye. 1t Is tomodi-
fy stupid COMMUNICATIONS 10 render them rca';s-
bs /. is to appreciate the enlightened writer and /"
give Inn hi4 due. 1t is 10 disregard the Criticisms OF
wiscncres and 10 strive ur the praise OF the g"o aud
,Ic puIile II is lu think for YOURSELF 10 judge t"r
your.el and 10 write for yourself 1t is 10 treat all
pulileIy, but none serviiey. 1t is 10 do many other
IT,, IS which we might menion. Anal having done
all Irse lhinas, il is 10 stand" We mean TO desc
ca.liul by the comparison; but II there DC any one
ng on e;,r, which approaches iI'e perseverance "l
tn; saints, it is the life OF conscientious, ambitious
and hard working editor.
You an editor, ell! Heaven forgive ye.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
(No. p
Tile STATE OF souru CARoLIxA.

To he Honorable kc Senate and House ot RcprcScn-
tiucs Crthc State:
The undersigned mothers, wives and daughters Of
the people of the Stale, approach must respectfully
yuur honorable bodies and beg leave To State That
they are great sufferers by the Use of intoxicating
drn; ON the Iarl of the men Of the State.
The dram shops Of the cities. luwlls villages AMI
country places are The carIIroll.es where are found
crushed and dcad many Of their lunLcsI HOPES AMI
expectations.
They would respectfully ask that the question Of
prOhihi,in. hc manufacture sale of intoxicating
drinks as :, beverage lny be left 10 popular vote, 20
that yuu being thus informed Of ID. pnrc'< will,
may conform 10 il; and make the hearts OF the noicrS,
wives and daughters of the land 10 leap for joy.