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SADDLE HORSES
RARE CHANCE.

- FGl' sALE.--The Somerset House and Farm,
51 #d situated the Sacramento and Cooma road
liis@M WEBB Creek crossing The House is stories
l-1 and well fitted to carry the Hotel business 1t
has been kept by its present four years. and this
time has good run of custom There is a main Barn
l00x30, also smaller Barn. shed room, yards and out
houses including all the conveniences for doing
sve business There her & + Baeksth % nnd neenFht shop
Stage stand and Coaches here daily direct for Sac
ramento, Coloma and Pacerve. There is 100 acres of
good land in the farm mostly enclosed, and under cutva
tion.
The place will be sold with without the stock on to
suit the purchaser.
ment, this offer is chance, aside om the Hotel
business is excellent Business Stand being situated
the centre of good mining district
For terms, apply to LINDSEY & BENEDICT, on the
premises. 25it
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FOR SALE OR TO LET.

e.5sNS The very desirable property known as the NEW
l55k9 YORK RESTAURANT, situated on Main street,
EiiM Georgetown, is offered for Sale or Rent The To-
Azh cation is the best in town. and is doing full share
of the Restaurant business also the principal Bakery bus
of the place and vicinity We have attached to the
premises the well known New York Bakery which stu
ated on Mamauke Hill and which we offer for Sale or
Rent with without connection with the above mentioned
property. Both sands and branches is doing good bust
ness. and will be disposed of in connection separately
suit purchasers
For particulars enquire of the propreto Il premises
M. IHALEN " co.
CeOrgetoMn. May p. 1854. 2S4
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

COUNTY OF Ell DORADO. :
UNERSONALLY appeared before the undersigned
Justice of the Peace, this 9th day of May, 1854
Robert Ellis who being duly says that Peter Oas
terhoudt and John Demeree justly indebted to him in
the sum of $3.50 9l00 with interest the at the rate
of three per per month, from the 9th day of Sepem
ber A. D. 1858, until paid and above all legal set offs
or counter claims upon of hand for the said sum
$3.50 $780, drawn the 9th day Of September A. D.
1853 with interest at the rate Of three cent month";
upon which ho commenced suit before Hugh Miller JUS
ce of the Peace fer Big Bar Township, in said County
on the 18th day of May A. D. l35i That Peter Caster
houdt, of the defendants rcsld 10 said township up
he LETT as aiant believes to avoid service and further
says that after dgen search and enquiry said Peter Oas
erhoudt be found within this State but aan be-
eves he has not departed from the That John De-
meree the other defendant this afan believes resides
and did the OF said suit reside IN the
State Of New York. -
Subscribed and before this oath day of May
A. D. 1854. HUGH MILLER, Justice of the Peace.
his
ROBERT X ELLIS.
mark
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA, !

COUNTY OF EL DORADO.
Personally appeared before me on this 2ath day of May
A. d. 1854 Robert Ellis who being duly sworn says, that
Peter Oaserhout is justly indebted to him in the Of
1851 with interest the at the rate of two cent
per mouth from the 9th day of mber A. D. lo5 un-
til paid over and above ali legal offs counter claims
upon of hand for the of $36 drawn on the 9th
day of September A. D. 1855 With interest at the rate of
two per cent per month"; upon which he commenced suit
before Hugh Miller, Justice of the Peace for Big Bar
Township in said County the 18th day Of May. A. ID.
1854 That said Peter Oasterhout resided in said Town
ship up to about the 18th day of May, 4. D. 1854 at
which time he left afant believes, to avoid service. and
further says that after dlgen search ana enquiry said
Peter Oastehou cannot be found within tlis State, but
afiant believes he has not departed ON the same.
ROBERT ELLIS.
Subscribed and to this 9th day of May. A. d.
1854 HUGH MILLER, Justice of the Peace.
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Public, No. Is.
AN ACT authorize the construction of six rsclass
stean-fripites and for other Durposes

AN ACT authorize the construction of six frst-class
sean-higites, and for other purposes
Be enacted By tie Seuae and House t Representatives.
If tie United States Of America in Congress assembled
That the Secretary of the Navy be- and he is hereby a-
thrzed to to be constructed for the United States
navy at early day practicable, consistently with
due regard for economy and efficiency six steam
trigaes, to be provided with sclewpropeers and proper
Y armed and equipped for service said vessels and ma
chnery be built by contract in the navy
yards the Secretary of the Navy may think advs
able for the pubic interest
Sec 2. And he it turher en0ced That there be- and is
hereby appropriated to be expen led under the direction
of the Secretary of the Navy for the purpose above spec
fed and for altering, completing, and launching the rig
aes Sanee, at Kite and Sabine, at New York, the
of three millions of dollars out of any money in the trea
sury not otherwise appropriated.
Approved April g. 1854
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OGT IL 1IVE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, !

COUNTY OF EL UoRADo
The People Of the State Of Cqornia, to Peter Caster
houdt and John Denleree, greeting:
dersiened Justice of the Peace at the house of A. H Sax
ton, in Volcanoville in Big Bar Township County and
State aforesaid the oath day of May l9ol at ~
in the forenoon of that day, to answer the complaint Of
Robert Ellis in an action of debt promsory note for
three hundred and eighty dollars and eight cents with
from the 9th day of September 1853 until paid which
note is file in my office, and if you fail to appear
take Judgment against you for the said of $3.50 SlO0
with interest above stated together with costs Of suit
Given under my hand this 18th day of May A. p 1851
HUGH MILLER Justice of the Peace.
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LEE & MARSHALL'S
NATIONAL CIRCUS AND HIPPODROME
PUBLISHED III AClaC1---1.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
[Pnblic. No. 81

Public, NO. 3.
RESOLUTION authorizing the Secretary of the Treas
ury TO pay the expenses Of codifyng and revising the
revenue laws.
Resolced Iy tile Senate and House Of Representatives of
tile United SateS Of Aarrca Ia C6ngress asSe5led That
there be and hereby is appropated of any money
the treasury not otherwise appropriated five thousand
dollars much thereof may be necessary pay for
preparing general revenue law in accordance with
oluon of the Senate passed in January, one thousand
eight hundred and fyree and the necessary expenses
and that the Secretary of the Treasury report Congress
at its meeting in December next the items of such pay and
expenditures.
Approved April 6, 1854.
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[Puhlic. No. III
Public, No. II.
AN ACT for the benefit of citizens and occupants of the
town Of Council Bluffs, in Iowa.


AN ACT for the benefit of citizens and occupants of the
town of Council Bluffs, in Iowa.
Be ndcte( ~ tie Sen e anil House Of Representatives
Of tile Ghtel States Of AnericG IN Cangress oSsenJJed
That the Judge OF the county court such for Tie county
of Pottawatome in the State of Iowa, be- and he is
by authorized to enter at the proper land Office by paying
therefor The Of dollar and twenty-five cents the
acre. the half of the southwest quarter of section
thirty the west half Of the northwest quarter of section
thil ltyone in township number seventy y-ve, north of
range toryhree west the southeast quarter and the
halt of the southwest quarter of section twenty-five and
the northeast quarter and the east half of the northwest
quar- Of section thirtysiX in township seveny-ive
north of range forty west in said Sta of Iowa. in
for the several and benefit Of the occupants there
Of according their respective interests the execution
OF which us the disposal of said land and the pro-
ceeds of he sales thereof to be conducted under such
rules and regulations prescribed by the legislative
assembly of the State of Iowa in act entitled AN act
regulating the disposal of lands purchased in trust for
town sites approved January Twenty-Five eighteen hun
dred and hfywo, may hereafter be prescribed by
the legislative assembly of SAID State of Iowa. Pr00tded
That any of said judge, not in conformity the rules
and regulations herein alluded to- shall be void and of
effect: Aad Pro0idet Glso That nothing herein con-
tanned shall affect preempcn orher rights that may
have accrued under any other act of Congress
SEC. and 66 u purifier enactc3 That the entry
templaed in this act shall be made within twelve months
from the date Of the passage hereof and patent shall
issue for said land us in other cases.
Approved April 6, 1854.
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NOTICE

n hereby given that by virtue of an oxecuon in my
Il hands, issued out Justice Iabnes Court, at American
Flat in and for the Townshp of Kelsey, County of FL
the oath day of May, 1854, said cour in favor of E.
NJ O'Brien and against A. ~ H. E. Felch for the sum
of three hundred and twelve dollars and fifty cents s2 90
1907 debt together with the sum of y-six dollars and
twelve cents CSC l20O of suit have seized upon and
will expose Public Sale at the door of the Court House.
in Cooma on Monday the 10Th day of june 1854, at 10
O'Clock A. M all the right title aud interest of A. u H.
E. Felch in and to the following described property to wt
one house situated in Volcanovile E Dorado County to,
gether with about ot land more or less and all
the apputenances thereto belonging said house built and
formerly occupied by l.. M. OF ren hotel and since
by A. j. Felch. The proceeds of which to be applied to
the satisfaction of said execution.
JAMES H. HUGHS, Constable:
May 26, 1864. 253
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l q Esss i.

YUVHE subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens
L. Of Coloma and vicinity that he is prepared to furnish
good article of pure iCIG, mot snow from his lee House
III Coloma Orders sent by Taman's Soda Wagons, will
be promptly attended to. Should sufficient inducements
be offered he will deliver Ice in this place every morning
o'clock Orders left Neubauers Cigar Store either
in Coloma Pacerve, will be promptly attended to.
on the subscriber and making contract the season
April 29-2ftf d. NEUBAuER.
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Having read the within affidavit that service of
summons in the cause therein mentioned be made by pub
fishing the same week for the period of three weeks
in the newspaper published in this FL Dorado County
called the Empire County 4frgus. Also that defendant
be notified in said publication that the trial of said cause
has been adjourned to the 18th June lso4 at lo O'Clock
A. M. . o-.
Given under my hand this 24th day of May A D. 1854
HUGH MILLER, Justice of me Peace
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

THE People Of the State Of California; to Peter 0ascrhom
greeting:
You are hereby summoned to be and appear before me-
the undersigned Justice of the Peace at the house OF A.
H. Saxton, in Volcanovlle, in Big Bar Township State
and County aforesaid the 2ith day of May A. D. iS4
at IL O'Clock in the forenoon of that day to answer the
complaint of Robert Ellis action of debt prom
isory note Three hundred and xyone dollars with n
the at the rate of two per cent per
note is new on file in my office and if you fail to appear
and answer at the time and place the plaintiff
will take judgment against you for the said sum OF 36
with interest above stated together with the costs Of
suit
Given under my hand this 18th day of May A. d. 1854
HUGH MILLER Justice of the Peace.
Served the above summons the day of its date by
leaving correct copy of the at the residence and
with the clerk of said defendant Oustehout who could
not be found JOHN S1 LIZ
Volcanovie, May "a, 1854.
The above return sworn ana subscribed before this
9th May, 1854.
IT. MILL FR Justice of the Peace.
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Having read the foregoing affidavit order that service
of in the therein mentioned be made by
publishing the same week for the period of three
Dorado called the Empire County argus also that de
fendant be notified in said publication that the trial of said
has beo adjourned to the l9b Of June, 1851 at 10
o'clock &. NJ
Given under my hand this oath day of May, 1854.
HUGH MILLER. Justice of the Peace.
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NOTICE..

yHNIE undersigned give notice to all whom it may con
that they claim 1900 feet commencing at the old
Tunnel Claim and extending down the river. They also
notify all to trespas upon their rights as they
have complied with the mining laws OF this district Per
claiming the ground above them requested to meet
at Winternante's Hotel Sunday, May 18th, to make
arrangements for humng. MILLER " co.
Coloma NAV H. 1851 27 2*
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NOTICE.

WWTE the undersigned will apply e the Honorable
w Court of Sessions, Of FL Dorado county, at the
june term for license to erect Toll Bridge the
South Fork of the American River, at point one mile
above the Salmon Falls Bridge.
EDWARD 7. RAUN,
A. II. RICHARDS.
Salmon Falls, May 1st, 1854.
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MINERS STORE,
GEORGETOWN.

II A. HORNBLOWER, respectfully solcits the pat
ia ronage of the Miners and inhabitants of George
town. Mamalukc Hill and vicinity. Mr. II pledges himself
keep the very best Groceries and Provisions the market
affords at low rates. wholesale retail He has hand
choice French Bades fine Havana Cigars French Liquors.
Preserves, Syrups Flour, Potatoes and general asort
ment of Provisions. Also Miners Tools, Blasting Powder
&C. 2Sf Georgetown. May %, 1854.
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CONSTABLE'S SALE.

EBy virtue of execution to directed, from the Office
ED of Levi Pierce, Justice of the Peace for George
Township, FL Dorado County, California in favor of
William Ewing and against William Hagen for the sum
S2 80 and Of suit taxed at S2662 have levied
upon the Barber Shop belonging defendant situated in
Johntown between J. f. Browns store and William Ga
nong's boarding house. which will expose to sale at Pub
lie Auction at the Court House at Coona, Monday.
the 18th day of June next between the hours of O'clock
A. NJ. and 1 o'clock p. NJ.
LARKIN ANDERSON, Constable,
Johntown May Is. 1854. 23
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FIRST GRAND PRIZE. 49,. Ten Thousand Dollars in
SECOND 5Sh; GRAND One handsome
Residence, consisting of Three Acres s OF ci,s Land
Oakland, on Broadway, within five minutes walk
of the Steamboat Landing. The proprietors own
the property under the Peralta title, and two years
possession. The same, with warrantee deed,
m will be given the .,, drawer Valued at
sisting of 100 Acres of Land, with good House,
Farming Utensils, etc, etc. This valuable Rancho
is located in San Jose Valley, and is held under
confirmed Spanish title. warrantec deed will
be given the drawer. Valued at. $4,000
to 21 Two Hundred and Fifty Valuable build.
ing Lots in the City of Oakland the brooklyn of
San Francisco, situated Broadway, within five
minutes walk Of tho Landing These Lots arc
unquestonably the most beautiful sitcs for resi-
dences in the State, and are too well known to
need description. The proprietors hold the Pcral-
ia title, and have possession. The drawers viii
receive warrantee deeds. Size 25xl0O; valued
255 to 465 Two Hundred and Ten Fine Gold Lev
er Watches Hunting Cases, each of equal value; oo
Valued at 500 :.......:.. .$2l 900
465 to 666 Two Hundred elegant Chinese Shawls
high cost These Shawls arc of the same quality,
as are sold daily in this City at $50 each, each
one of equal value. Valued at $50 each 900
CERTIFICATE.
We the undersigned. acquainted with the parties
owning the property offered in this Rattle, and also know
the Real Estate referred to, and we assure the public that
HON. b. S. SIIATrUCK,
JAMES A. MORRISON, NJ. d.
The p6prietors, in conducting this kaie, bind them-
selves to carry in manner that will be satisfactory
to all who may buy tickets The drawing will be done by
gentlemen chosen by the holders o. Ticket each County
in the State sending committee of for that purpose
Maps of the Real Estate and samples of the property
be seen at their Office N. Montgomery and Mer-
chant streets.
For the responsibility of the Proprieors of this Rattle
and that will be conducted with honesty and integrity
we refer to His Excellency JOHN BIGLER,
Hon. ]. w DENVER, Secy of State,
J.H HAR DENBERG Mayor Sacramento
Hon LEWIS ALDKICH,
Mai w. II. HARVEY, ,Serg't alarms, Senate
f. WILSON. Wilson'S Exchange
au00td DAVID JONES Socr"r1~~tc f'i4'-
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FOR SALE.
DLSSOLII1ION.

THVlE partnership heretofore existing at Plaoervle Colo
Il and Georgetown, Ii Dorado county in the Livery
Stable Business under the firm and style of Brower Ste
y Co.. and Stevens Brewer u Co, and H. Brewer
Co. is this day dissolved by the withdrawal of Huron
Brower His interest in said concern ceasng from this
date All outstanding claims will be settled by Stevens L
Co. III. BROWER.
CoIoma. April "a. 1854 22f STEVENS 4 GO
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DIR. j. Il. DULfN


ENTOULD respectfully inform the citizens of E Dorado
w aud the adjoining counties that he still resides in
Union city at his old stand where he will be happy to ad
vices lie uses nothing Of mercural corrosive nature
internal remedy he pursues the old German method
Of discriminating judging diseases by the Urne in
which he has not failed to give definite description of the
disease. He also proposes to describe all
internal DISEASES
by the pulse In all external diseases he wishes 10 sec the
patient If those who may have tried their family Physi-
cans and they have failed to relieve them will cali on him
that in most they would receive entire satisfaction
in the following diseases he has had unparalleled
in nervous affections, affections Of the liver dyspepsia
febrl diseases in their various types plcur1sy asthma
coughs, colds, etc
INCIPIENT CONSUMPTION,
rheumatism fits dropsy, cancers white sweings ulcers
Of all kinds stula piles, diseases of the Spleen ntestnes
and kidneys Obstrdctons of the organs all kinds
of Female Diseases if certificates of any account
he could obtain those Of hundreds who has realized such
unparalleled benefit and relief by taking his Medicine
only in attacks but diseases of long standing which
has perhaps been lingering and peyng upon the als for
sion to seek the aid of Physician would do well to gve
him call and and test the matter for themselves He
is tied down to old notion fine spun theories but the
ories principles and remedies which he has found by dill
gept study and close aheranee to the laws of human
nature experience and practice to be ecacous and ina-
lbe when the power of medicine all he asks is for
his practice appreciated in accordance as it merits rs
he knows that systems whether of nedcre or any Other
science must stand fall by the effects they produce
Call and see for yourselves.
iets Union City, Feb ., 1854
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FOR SALE OR TO LET.

Good Rancho ana business Stand, situated about
~ II miles above Colona, on the road leading to
Johntown and Georgetown. The said Rancho contains
l60 of land, good part of which suitable or cul
tivation. 1t has it two falling springs Of
which be used for irrigation needed ZOO cords of
the first quality OF wood, which of itself will be in three
years time fortune to the purchaser always will
meet ith ready sale in Cooma and vicinity.
new and convenient House with Bar fixtures &c. &c,
has been fitted up the road the springs, which is
doing first rate business it being tine watering
place for teams throughout the dry
This is excellent chance for family who wish per-
mancnt settlement it will be and safe Investment
foy a small capital.
For further particulars enquire of the rroprittors.
JOHN l.. HUNrRESS,
ID. G. WALDRON.
Coloma May I3, 1854. 26if
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Books and Stationery.

HUST received from San Francisco, and being opened
~ in the building adjoining Adams S Co.'S Express
Office the most full and complete assortment of articles in
those lines of business offered to the literary public in
Coloma and vicinity consisting in part of standard Hsto
rcs, Biographies Of leading minds Scientific and Philo
sophical Treatise, Miscellaneous and Novels In the Sta
onery department the articles too to
on, but will be shown with the greatest pleasure, and
sold at the lowest prices by
d. G. WALDRON & co.
Main street, Coloma.
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NOTICE

N FRAME BEIEEART, the old Coloma Gun
M smith, having again returned from the Eastern
wv States, has re-opeued his Cun,jth Shop cstab
~ lished April, lS49," Main a,seet, where he
y q. would respectfully inform his old patrons and the
L public generally, that he is prepared to Ito Gun.
IA "A sming Nc. in the very best manner, being old
- - and experienced workman.
n. B. A good assortment of Pistols, Bowie Knives,
Pocket Cutlery, Shot Bs, Powder Flasks and all kinds
of sporting material, &c. always on hand:
FRANK BEKEART.
Colon,a Nav g 1854 p 3m
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PICTURES PICTURES!

ElOR the Parlor or Saloon. large assortment at
L WALDRON & CO.'S Book Store, next to Adams
s. Co.'s, Coloma
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COMPREHENSIVE.

TENII undersigned have this day entered t1 eoparne--
H. ship in the wholesale and retail Book ana Stationery
business under the firm Of y. G. Waldron l. Co
d. g. WALDhON.
GEORGE VINCENT.
n. Is. Tie above firm in readiness to suprly sta
tonery of any description at san Francisco prices Par
tcua attention paid to the ordering Of Books from New
York and san Francisco.
Store at the Post Office building.
d. G. WALDRON & Co.
Coloma March 81 1854.
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FOR SALE OR1O REM.

DIR The undersigned, proprietor of the Bay State
i#El House, situated on Mamaluke HILL being obliged
is99 to visit the Atlantic States would offer for sale
E to rent, the sad House and fixtures which compri
every article requisite for carrying the Hotel and
Boarding House business. This House offers great induce
to those wishing engage in the Hotel business
the house large and commodous and present, it
ever has had large of and inducement
but call to the Eastern States would induce dispose
of the said property For particulars enquire of tn pro-
urietor the premises 2G w. BRA ANNAn.
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Livery and Exchange Stable.

Livery and Exchange Stable.
- THE undersigned would respectfully announce to
their friends and the riding public generally, that
-4<-- they have changed the old
UNITED STATES HOTEL
into large and commodous STABLE for the accommo
dation of Horses and Teams Travellers depend on
having the taken of their Animals. They also
keep some of the best
SADDLE HORSES
in the country and accommodate their friends and pa
with ride any tme the most reasonable terms
Teainsters always be accommodated with hay and
grain. STEPHENS, & co.