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ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ADDITION
.AND DISTRICT IN THE STATE OF p
'l0u CAIIFORNIA. u . tNHf

CALlFORNlA. Ata
IXTHEREAs under the provisions Of tho act Of
w Congress approved March ;, 1853 ,eptltled An
act to provide for The survey Of the publia lands m
California &c, the President Of The DATED States
authorized at such time times as In bis iudgment
the public interest may lmpeutively reqplres \.
10 divide the State Of California inlo two or three
separate land districts two Of which dstreie Nsfe es
abshcd under said act BY public notice. dated 2ist
March 1883 and whereas Tie surveys and seftlemcn1
have extended California 50 far that the
Of tie aettlers and tho public Interest require the -
act Of the 81 March, 1858, Aforesaid ld .as ~
Now, therefore, be Il known, that nnder and by an-
th )rity 0F the said act Of Congress Of Sd March,
1858 the President Of the United States has directed
that tho State oil California shall be divided Into three
separate land districts the boundaries q which as
Ar that mart Of tho State, commencing on the Pa
cic coast lying north OF the line hetwcch townships
seven and eight q and 81 north ot Mount biablo base
line thence running east Sad line 70 The meridian,
thence south on the meridian line 70 the ne dividing
townships three and four 6 and ~ north OF eaid base
line thence cast on sad line between townships three
and four 70 the catern boundary Of the states WI
has been established at Marysviiie,
Al that part Of the state lying south Of The above
described limits and north Of the line dividing town
ships twenty and twCntyone SOUTH Cor hth standard
sonth,l win form The Middle District the 2lse les
ing south Of the hith standard parallel The LoWes
District As heretofore organaed the Office for which
Is established At los Angenlos and In view Of me
said direction Of The President Of the United siales
above mentioned shall in fntnre be regarded as The
limits of the said land districts respectively
| Given under my hand, at the city OF Washington
this ninth day o. April, a. d. 1855. al. 81 ~ nun
BY order Of The sJjioSfTINSwnsoY, %, ,, 30 ,. q,
Commissioner Of the General Land once,
jy20-i5-6W d .f. ...f la U.I| 1a sI|frlt.ar Z
, 1855-10-26

ID ding San Francisco. California, would call the
attention Of all booksellers, exprcssmen and news
agents to q large list Of newspapers and magazines
which he will furnish with despatch, together with
books, stationery, and all the cheap publications Of
the day at the lowest market prices carefully packed
and lebly directed. As this list cen never be per
feet, he will send specimen copy of all new pulica-
tons, If dcsired Dealers will lind ID greatly 70 their
advantage N have all their oners packed In this es
tablishment, as they can 10 supplied in advance OF
any other house, All orders will te answered prompt
" June 2, IS. 39-u
, 1855-10-26

In this place on Thursday the 18th inst, by Rev
DR.. McCARTY, Mr. A. j. BALDWIN and Miss MANY
PoTTLE
In Portland, the l7th inst, by Rev. F. BOYAXIN,
Mr.. JOHN ORvIs WATERMAN, Editor OF the Oregon
Weekly Times, to Miss JANE AGSss STROwBRIDGE,
formerly Of MiddletoWn, Ohio. .. ..l.-
, 1855-10-26
PACIFIC HOUSE.

TNHE UNDERSIGNED having recently erected and
L fitted up Hotel in Olympia, is now prepared to
accommodate boarders and travellers with private
rooms, and afford such entertainment as he trusts
will be appreciated bya liberal and discriminating
public.
The Pacific House is situated on the corner Of Main
and Fourth Streets, where the proprietor will at all
times take pleasure in giving hosptable entertain
ment to his guests on as moderate terms else
where be procured.
wM. COCK.
Olympia, March Is, 1854. 2Stf
, 1855-10-26
Religious Notices.

The Rev. DR.. McCARrY episcopal Church) will
preach in Olympia on the first Sabbath OF every
month, at IL o'clock, A. NJ, and O'Clock, r Il.
Rev. q. F. WnITwoRTH presbyterian Charch) will
proaCh regularly the second and fourth Sabbaths
Of every month, at IL o'clock, A. NJ, and & o'clock
P.M
Rev. J. +. DEvoRE, (Aleth dist Church, will preach
regularly on the third Sibbath of every month"; also,
the fifth they may occur, at O'Clock, \. NJ, and
at o'clock, p. ~ and every fourth Sabbath at the
SchOOl-house in New Market at , O'clock 2. NJ.
, 1855-10-26
Notice..


AT A TREATY concludcd at Hell Gate. in the Bit
"A ter Root Valley on the 18th day Of July, 1855,
with the Flathead, KOote-nay and upper Pend dOree
lnlans there ceded N the United States, except
two Indian reservations 90 be hereafter mentioned
tract Of country bounded as follows viz
Commencing on the main ridge Of the Rocky noun
tdns at the tOrty.ninth parallel of latitude thence
westwardy on that parallel to the divide between
kOOte-nay river aud ClarkeH Fork thence sOuther-
" and sohcasterly along said divide ~ the one hun
dred and fifteenth degree Of longitIde thence in q
sOuthwestery direction N the divide betweeDSt Regis
dc DOrga and the Occur Alene river thence south
easterly and southerly along the man ridge Of the
Bitter Root mountains N the divide between the head
waters Of the koOs-koOska river and of the shuth-
western fork OF the Bitter Root river thence eaery
along the divide separating the waters of the several
tributaries of the Bitter Root river from the waters
flowing into the S Jmon and Snake rivers To the main
ridge Of the Rocky mOantans thence nOrthcrly along
said main ridge 10 the place Of beginning. 't
The reservations are as follows, viz;
I. That portion Of the valley Of the Bitter Root
river which h situated above I0oo Fork or Travel
lcr's Rest creek Of Lcwis and Clarke
2. tract Of country on the Flathead river, bOnn-
Commencing at the source Of the main branch Of
the Jocko river; thence along the divide separating
the waters flowing into the Bitter Root river fr IN
those flowing into the Jocko, 10 point midway he.
tween the Camash aud Horse prarieS; thence norther
ly n and along the divide bounding on the west the
flathead river to pnint due west from the point
half way IN latitude between the northern and south
ern eNtrclntte' OF the flathead Lake. thence on \
due east to the divide, whence the Crow the
Perrin, the Sinoelc-em. and the JockO rivers have
their rsc thence southerly along said divide TO the
place Of beginning.
The land celed outside Of the reservations h now
open to settlement The Indians however arc secured
in the pnSseSon of their improvements TIL provision
is made fnr their being moved IN the reservations.
The right IN pasture their animals in common with
whites on unclaimed land. 10 fiSh IN common with
whites IN dig roots and gather berries unclaimed
land, h also secured N the Indians.
For firtor partcnlnrs application should be Tnads
70 the AGENT IN tho Bitter Root Valley R. II. Lans
dale,
Council 3ruund nj Hell Gate, Bitter Root Valley
W. T., July 10th, 1855
t' ISAAC I. STEVENS,
Aug. 10, Jj. ennis I' Gov and supr.
, 1855-10-26
PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS. information has been received by me
w that state OF War Is existing between the
YAKIMA TRIBE OF INDIANS and the UNITED
STATES. And.
Phereds, it is deemed necessary 10 augment the
force already In the field
I, CHARLES II. MASON, Acting Governor Of
Washington territory, do hereby call upon the people
Of this territory capable Of bearing arms for two com
panies of volunteers, IN consist each Of:
One Captain, one First and one Second Lieutcnant,
two Musicians, four Sergeants four Corporlls, and
seventy.tour privates.
The places of enrolment will he FOR one Company at
Vancouver in Clarke county, and the other ut 0ym-
pia in ThurSton county Theywill organize soon
possible, by electing their own officers and report
through them the one at Vancouver n the command
ing officer Of the post and the at Olympia to the
Executive for further orders. ti ''
All persons desirOus of enrolling will, far as prac-
ticable provide their own arms and eqhipmene4 The
greatest possible expedition Is requested it Is expe
dent for the command to take tho field at the earliest
moment. NI" \ |....t|N N..'I.....
Given under my hand at Olympia, this 18th day OF
October, A. d. 1855.
c.. II. MASON.
Oct, 10, lsS5-nG.
, 1855-10-26

Statutes of W. t., Passed at the First Session
of the LegI slativc Assembly.
HAVING been at the expense of a reprint Of a
number of forms OF the laws passed at the first
session of the legislative assembly of territory of Wash
ington the undersigned has for sale limited number
of copies The work is bound in accordance the d
rectiOn Of the last Legislature contains 4sS pages,
with cpous index The legal profession and others
desiring it and not entitled to copy by law would do
we'll u make immediate application IN
ISAAC LlGllrNER,
At the store Of LOuisson Il ca, Olympia.
Prize s..
Olympia, sept II, lsjj-nl.tr
, 1855-10-26
THOMAS LAMBERT. CHARLES POTTER.
THOMAS LAMBERT g. Co.,
WASHINGTON STREET.,

BErwRES BATTERY AND sANsoME.
NNENERAL |. Commission Merchants and Importers Of
\ 7 Provisions Tobacco and Scgarf, Hardware and
Cutlery. CrDckery aud Glass ware,-Hoots and Shoes.
Hosiery Rifles and Guns, Seines and Nets and all ar
ticcs suitable 10 the Puget Sound trade the prices Of
which will he found very moderate.
San Francisco Jeb. 10, 1883.
, 1855-10-26
To Country Merchants.

10 OOuuCIy y HUICudHt5'
HAYING lcep ,bblng Grocers and Provision Deal
i i ers for the last five years. VIC will now Do cash
commission business. We solicit orders from country
traders for al kinds o. Goods For Groceries In par
ticnar VIC shall by being constantly In the market be
able /, hll orders satisfactorily.
We arc sole Agents for this State for the sale Of
Swain's Pateut Atmospheric Soda Fountain.
GOODMAN h BRO,
so Front street, San Francisco.
ug l0-4S-Sm laiaa sfI r1la
, 1855-10-26
Complaint for Divorce.

Complaint for Divorce.
Tefrit wy Of Washington,
q Hnty Of Lewis.
Of In the District Court at the April term, 1855.
"''r'Is ~. DSr''' Complaint for Divorce.
Lewis Bcrcie.
A ND now comes the plaintiff by her attorney, anu
"A shows the court that the defendant Is noi-
resident Of this Territory whercupon the court orders
that notice u the pcndcndy and prayer of said com
plant be published in weekly newspaper called the
Pioneer and Democrat, once week continuously for
three months. r-.r
The above named defendant will take notice that
the plaintiff filed in tho clerks Office of the District
Court Of Lewis county 70 the April term ls5 thereof
her complaint againit the shid defendant the object
and prayer Of which Is to procure divorce on the
grounds Of Abandonment. neglect and destitntion.
Said petitinn will como 70 he heard at the next
term df said court to be held at the county scat of
Lewis county on the Ath Monday in November next.
JOHN Il JACKSON, q.
Clerk OF sad Court In and for said County.
Lewis county, July 70, 1855. Sm46
, 1855-10-26
MOUNT VERNON.

TNHE subscriber having located twenty miles a owe
the Cowlitz Landing, at the head Of navigation on
the Cowlitz river, on what was formerly known as
the Clicatat Prairie In Ieantift grnzIng country.
would wish TO take from so to 200 head II cows on
the shares For Information address the subscriber
or O. c. Paggett, Cowltz Landing.
tf;ts J. I. MITCHELL
, 1855-10-26
GES. PALMER, Srp't. Ind. Affairs.
.gifr,o ,a Dayton, o. T.

.fNfEFBDh II
Ocr. IL. To-day dispatch arrived
from Major Fitzgerald, Yhowas in pursuit
Of the Indians. From his statement, it ap-
pears that all the honses between Evans
Ferry and Jump-off-Jo creek were destroy
ed by Gre. Mrs. Jones escaped wounded,
with her little girl, to Mr.. Vanuoy's Mrs.
Wagner and little daughter were both
burned in their house probably massacred
first. Her husband was away from home
at the time. Mrs. Harris escaped, Her
husband was killed and her little girl
wounded IN the arm. l am unable to give
you the names Of the killed. The Major
discovered ten Indians on horseback
suit was Immediately made and five of
them killed under full jump. Tho others
got into the mountains and escaped. Sam
aud bis people are ,camped at Fort Lane,
where they Will have 10 be provided for.
They are willing to submit 10. any thing
for the sake Of peace. From Maj Fitzger-
aids not, I learn it Is quite probable that
George and oil his people will join with
old John, and ! am satisfied nearly or quite
alIof Lympas and and the Applegates will
unite with them, with probably one or two
exceptions. Tie Scotans are in for a free
fight, aud have been for two months past.
Ihays bat little doubt Of eighty-ive or one
hundred Indians uniting, exclusive of a
number Of dlsafeeted Indians belonging to
surrounding, bands, 5l5s G, H. A.
fcsW To NJ an'dms ---eq .'i' af iff7ue H r
ss'ESaMs,, Esrrga 50d,, I9. learn from
Major Fitzgerald that he found two more
dead bodies yesterday, and no doubt any
longer exists but that George and all his
people will'take part with the Shastas. If
II Is possible for you to come out here, you
had better come, or give me specific in
sfructiOns,t Asgse1r g. H. AMBROSE.
The following items we clip from the Or
q0RsansT- 1q0Y sGl ~ ..i.:' a.'l
There are 10 men at the Cascades, forti-
flying that place. The Belle" has been en-
gagged for the last two days in transporting
cannon, supplies and munitions of war from
Vancouver to the Cascades, ~. ID. n. .5f-
Indians are constantly crossing the Cas-
cade mountains. Several small bands have
been seen travelling eastward in the night
between Fosters and the mountains.
Reports arc that Fort WalIa WaIla is
closed, and that some twenty or thirty men
have taken refuge there for safety We
learn that the fort can be held by the num-
Der Of men said to be there, against all the
indians which can be brought against it.
Lieut.. Day, who was sent out to assist
Maj. Haller, met the command in the night
some twenty miles from the Dalles-the for
mer having camped and placed his sentinels
at some distance from the rear guard of
Maj. Haller, who had las will be seen by the
report) kept trail, while the main body,
with the wounded had already passed the
outpOsts, discovered for the first the wherea-
bouts and true position Of Haller's party.
We learn that Lieut. Day had pushed on
70 late hour Of the night, when the ami
mails which were heavily loaded gave out,
and he was compelled to stop. This is
fortunate circumstance, as otherwise Day
, 1855-10-26
THE PUGET MILL co.

CONTINUE to furnish cargoes of sawed amber,
Trough dressed, hewn timber mast' and spars, to
order, at short notice, at their steam mill at Tee
kalet. Hoods Canal) W. 7.
Ship, and Machinist work, md BlackSmithing done
also, at short notice. They have good wharf and
other convenencos not to be found at auy other point
on the Sonnd.
up. KELLER, Agent,
Teekalct
III. '. | San Francisco
Teekalet Oct. p, '55
, 1855-10-26
INDIAN ReserYafions.

The following reservations for the Indians
on Puget Sound having been surveyed, or
having natural boundaries defining them,
information is given to the public, that set
tiers may take action accordingly in loca-
ting claims. The necessary notice will be
given in regard to the remaining reserva-
tions, as soon as the surveys are made
Reservations of the Indian
Tribes on Puget Sound.
, 1855-10-26

JoHx CArLIN, Scey.
The Sierra citizen. [volume] (Downieville, Calif.) 1854-185?, 1855-01-06
]. r.. COOPER g. CO.

HAVE in Store, and are receiving, Play
IL ing Cards, Printers blank Cards aud
Card Board, De La Rue's, Monier's and Kent
Mills Cap, Packet, Post. Letter and Note
Papers, Platner d Smiths Flat Paper. to-
gether with general assortment OF English.
French and American fine Miscellaneous,
Staple and Fancy Stationery.
ALSO
White and grey Merino Shirts and Drawers:
Black. brown and pearl Cassr Hats;
Kid Gloves;
English Alpaca Waterproof Coats;
Clocks;
Travelling Bags;
Silverplated Casters and Cake Baskets;
Bar Pitchers and Urns. Spoons and Forks;
Musical Boxes, French Accordcons and Flu
tinas;
Guitars and Violins;
Hair, Clothes and Tooth Brushes;
Portemonnaise;
Percussion Caps and Powder Flasks,
Together with general assortment of
Staple and Fancy Goods. adapted to this
market. For sale by
]. r. COOPER & CO..
No. Custom House Block.
Sacramento Steet.
decz-tf. San Francisco
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UNITED STATES
HOTEL

DOWNIETILLE, CALIFORNIA.
AFING leased the above popular cs-
IL tablshment, the subscriber is now
prepared to make his guests comfortable.
The house is spacious, containing a num-
Der Of we'll furnished rooms and dormito-
ries, suitable for single persons or families.
where attentive servants will ALWAYS he in
attendance when required.
The Dining Room will always he under
the charge of the Landlady, who will care
fully superintend the preparation of the
best fare that can be offered to the guests
of a well regulated mountain Hotel.
The Proprietor is determined that the
United States Hotel shall lack nothing to
make it one of the most desirable homes
for the miner, business man, or traveller
Having nothing else to do but to attend TO
the wants of his guests, and having dis
position to please, he is confident that none
of his guests will leave the United States
dissatisfied. r. PEARCE,
Proprietor.
ownieville, Nov. 8, 1854. nov Att
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RREOTYPES FOR So
SheW's Daguerreotvne Rooms

oN0" lag, uOA1OotyPc hooAS
Have removed to the fire-proof building,
No l66 Clay street. San Francisco, few
doors above Montgomery street, north
SIDE, opposite Dr.. Rabies Building.
L Il. oHEW has the satisfaction. Of an
~ nouncing that he has fitted up a splen-
did suit of roams for taking Photographic
pictures. either upon glass. paper. or metal
plates. Persons who feel interested in the
Photographic Art are invited to call and
examine a collection of Daguerrcotypes
taken upon paper and glass, which embrace
some of the most interesting scenery in
history. and possess brilliancy Of tone and
dstiEctness Of outline which surpass any
thing heretofore produced Oh the Pacific
Coast.
Mr.. S. also announces that he has re-
'luccd his prices to less than one half OF his
former rates. and is now prepared to take
as good pictures for So as can he had at
any other establishment at double that
prce. Persons who have had poor pictures
taken elsewhere, can have them taken over
for a trifling expense.
Please remember the number, l66 Clay
street. north side, a few doors above Mont
gomery street, and give us q call before
purchasing elsewhere
San Francisco. Nov. H. 1854. nOv24-4t
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San frantisfo 0O6trtistnltnts.
HALEY & THOMPSON, PRoPRIEToRs
J, FROPRIE TORS.
RAILROAD HOUSE,
San Francisco, A ia California.

THIS II 0 Z S E is now open for the
i accommodation of the trrvel;ng
pubic. For cleanliness, air and com.
fort, it is not surpassed on the Pacific.
and one trial is sufficient guarantee for
continued patronage.
Attached to the House are two Res
taurants, l20 feet long. extending from
Commercial to .lay street, and will ac-
commodate 200 persons at one tine. The
Floors and Tables are all marble, and
everything to correspond; and the House
has now the most complete arrangements
for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea. in
San Francisco. and will be conducted
upon the most liberal terms, the propr.e-
tors beingconfdent that liberality secures
patronage.
The Hotel part of the house is kept
upon the European plan. Baiber's shop
and Bath Rooms attached.
Entrance to Hotel or Restaurant, 81
Clay street, and 46 Commercial, near
Battery .nOvlS-tf
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NEW NfdDRE!

= AMUEL S. ATCHISON, General deal
~ CT in Provisions. Groceries, Clothing.
Boots, shoes, Mining Teels, and Miners
supplies OF every description
Having located in Forest City, corner,
Main and Mechanic Streets, will keep con-
stantlv on hand large and well selected
assortment Oh goods Iii the above lhe, pur-.
chased expressly with reference to the
mountain trade. From several years expe-
renee in trading in the mines, he fatters
himself that he is prepared to supply the
the wants OF the mining community. as
cheaply as any one else. and hopes to merit
a share of public patronage. jul0t
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4ohliebilIt.
A Wis

NOUS APPELLONS l'attention de la
IN population Francois, sur lie fait que
nous nous sommes assure les services de
NJ II. Blancq Cazauy ex-employe du bu-
reau de Poste de Marysvlle: que Sc fera
tous moments un vrai plaisir de repondre
aux informat.ons qui lui seroat iemandees
en- aifaires de Baaque GU d'Eypress.
Announcements pour tous les Journaux
Francois.
Nous recevons chaque Male, Petition
spectacle pour la California du Courier DIES
Etats- Unis.
Lettres de Change sur Ia nla.son Roths-
child, de Paris OIL Bordeaux, ct sur Adams
Co., Londres.
Tra;tes we sur Marysville, Sacramen-
to- San Francisco. an pair. Argent en- d.
pot. remboursable a voionte Achats de
Foudrc dor au plus haut prix de la place.
Lettres ct Valeurs de toutc espeee. expo
dices vers tons les points de Is California,
DIES Etats-Unis, du Canada ct dc FEnrope.
Notre Express ct Train des voyaseurs
part Requirement tout les mathis pour
MarySvilIe, correspondent a Fosters Bar
avec Ia Co. DIES Dligences. Prix du pas
sage .jusqua Marysville, Is dollars.
o1S-tf S. W. LANGTON * BRO.
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The Pacific
LOAN AND SECURITY FUND

LOAN AND SECURITY FUND !!
MONEY WILL BE RECEIVED ON
I'l Deposit in sums Of Ten Dollars and
upwards, for which certificates of deposit
will be issued, bearing date the First and
Fifteenth OF the month, payable on de-
mand. or at specified times, at of option of
the depositors. II payable on demand they
will be without interest, unless the money
remain on deposit one month, in which case
they will draw interest of one per cent. per
month, but 10 interest for fractional parts
of month. If deposited for specified
times, Certificates will be issued bearing
one and q half per cent. per month intc-
rest for such time. Interest will cease at
maturity; so that if depositors desire to
continue their deposits after their certiii-
Gates fall due, they must be presented for
payment and renewal, otherwise interest
ceases.
The money deposited is used only in
LOANS guaranteed by us. and in all cases
amply secured by Mortgages, State, County
and City Stocks, Merchandise, and other
safe collaterals taken in the name of ssMar-
riott d Wheeler, Trustees for Depositors
with Pacific Loan and Security Bank
A Register is kept at all times open to
depostors for inspection, in which appear
their names, the number Of certificates of
deposit issued, and the securities upon
which the money deposited has been placed.
Depositors thus not only have the personal
security offered by all banks, but in addi-
ton have the benefit of the securities taken
and qua anteed by US, and the facility of
knowing what disposition has been made OF
their deposits.
FREDERICK MARRIOTT,
ALFRED WHEELER,
nO11-3m So Merchant St. S. Francisco.