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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
DAVENPORT CITY DIRECTORY.

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1 them 10 subscribers soon us possible Those ihhl
have subscribed and othcr santitg Copes can OBTAIN
them at Warren \ Rhawh's News hopms y -
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The directory contains far greater amount OF mar.
ter than We al first anticipated, thereby adding pnth
10 the expense OF Publishing II. AMI ~eare therefore
under the NECESSITY charging 5 loo per copy.
The mail edition containing al except the iist Oh
names e5 cents per c ply or five e,plcs for 90
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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

In breach Of promise case lately tried in
Lyoas, Wayne couaty, N. Y, wherein Nan
cy c. Seryoss was plaintiff and Willis Ksl-
ly defendant. the Jury gave Nancy verdict
for $500.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

The Racine Advocate says the frost of
last Tuesday night killed the peach buds in
that neighborhood. 1t killed them in this
neighborhood some time before that period.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

1t is again stated that Judge Lumkin, of
Georgia, positively declines the Judgeship
ofthe Board of Claims We wish the mat
ter could be definitely ascertaiped, settled
and finally done with
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

In the recent and rather celebrated con-
royersy between Archbishop Hughes and
Erastus e Brooks, ii is generally cuncede
that the layman 60, the better Of the Arch
bishop
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

eolot, on 81 ard i,h streets, well situated, attn,
price aud long time.
20 lots in Mcheuxis's subdivision, OIL an AID sh
streets--oHi! $50 cash.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

We see il stated that Professor Agassz,
Professor OF Natural History in Harvard
College, has refused similar position in
the University of EdiLblrg, where he was
Offered salary of $4,000 a year. This
speaks well for ,hc accomplished Profess
or's love of his adopted country.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
NOTICE.

WE have associated r. STEVENS in our business
w and hereafter the styic OF this firm vii be Dali
LAM, STEVENS IL 20.
May IA II HliDkE II ahiaM'
Banner copy l,w
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
GREEN'S Cd Addition

- los In full view Of the river in T. Davenport a,
prices rangii from ei6V 20 500, ON long iul, For
partlc uists enquire nj our office.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
Scott cnrntx Fsrms

Far sale. 30 improved Farms containing nom q 10
500 acres each, and Ut prices ging IRON g. 10 $50
Per acre. We can suit all parii-. IL they vii only
take time To lock for themselves. Also ten dcsirsbe
Farms, we'll improved, ~ Mnscatine counts on ION
nne Conf fields.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

The Providence, r. l., Tribune says
enough calico is manufactured in that city
daily TO make dress for each female in the
United States.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
CITY LOTS AND RESIDENCES,
For Sale and For Rent
cry PROPERTY

A large uumber of Cry Lots, also lots with rsni,,
residences, stores, shops &c. for sale and Tor Lea,
the d-sorii ton OF nhlfi We d fiji two ,oiLlp.
eau be seen al our office.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

Another company has been formed hay
ing in view the old project of digging ship
canal across the Isihmus of Suez.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
lifal estate Agsnfp.
GEO. y. NICHOLS.
GENERAL LAND AGrNT

For the purchase or sale Of City Properly
Farms, improved or pnimproved, in Scot, :,
adjacent Counties, Will collect claims. ~,
taxes for non -residents-4uy ard sell Isrs
Warrants or locate the same in any Land an.
trict in the State.
0..iee Corner Main and Second SITS
DAVENPORT, IOWA
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

lust Received large assortment o. fihe' Wa ana
q Cedar Chnrns Tub. aud Buckle 5: also BASKETS,
Brushes, Wash boards, etc. for saic "
m.yI. nALREL & BRO.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

At Albany, N. Y, few days since,
10000 bushels of barley Of the next harvest
were sold at 81 per bushcl. That does not
look much like the brewers Of that beer-re-
nowned city had heard OF ,heProhibitory Law
of that State.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
North Davenport
East davenport

40 Handsome building lots, srd new family ts,t.
dcnres, meath finished, for sar In \. Buvt,rG,, ia,
subdis.inist ., Lambriie, SaiSood ard MeIit, *
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

so lots, aaifuily situated Ia the Russell sutd,l.
sion for lease on Igyca's. These lot. are OIL Btsd,
Main aHd Harrison streets of oui-l0i, aud hand, M
iniho CT! corporation, large nambetfor safe.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

The Know Nothinls of Providence, 4.
L., have elected their Mayor by "a majority
of 1921
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
Fort Des Moincs Land Agency,
LAND WARRA N rs.

,,,ur undersigned have for sale Land Warrants 81
Inherent sizes which they will sell for cash or on
time TO suit purchasers ,,.. ,1
rhsy will nav raric lar attention TO selection ana
,,ea,;on Of lands in Fer, Des Moines, Fort Dodge
Ibari,an ana other Western Land Districts Also !"
PAYMENT OF taxes and land business generally.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
Mcintosh Addition.

20 lots the biuf IN Mcutosh's list and % add.
priccs vary ing from saGO TO $500 eacl long tnnet
Lease Io,s
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
WANTED,

~ GOOD Miners TO work Coal Mine-nore but
ltJ those acquainted with the business need abpy.
n,yud n ". L.GLARk.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
wooden Ware,

rrums on hand and for sale very low TO
II close u consignment 10y IA L1t'iL . hHo'
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

Cook e. SARGENT, Davenport.
Cook, SARGENT & PARKER, ROCK Island.
Cook, SARGENT & DowSEy, 10. City, 10.
Cook. SARGENT & Cook, Fl. d. Monies, 10
MAY Sd, Is5J-u
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
ARRIVALS AT LIE CLAIRE HOUSE.

- bbhiiS, Proprietor,
Saturday, May 18th.
J. d Blanchard q lady, NAL Duer, Chicago
gnokeia; W Gates y lady, do
Klsssll Springfield, o l. Herrick, Faifhayen, VI
! W Conrad, do ]. Daniels, Cedar Rapids
John w Reed, do do WAudersou, Liyermorc
Hon Dickinson, Patter- G W Mardeld, Jancsviiie,
son, j; Ind.
J u Riggs, do do John Hunter, do do
John Ernst, Buffalo, NSR Van Buskfrk, lie Claire
W sprague, Huron, u Nd Allen, st Louis
shuck. heihucs}j y MeGowan, davenport
W l. Kirk, do &C hlvord, do
r. Browne, do CE Putnam Il lady do
) browne, do Sparks, lowa
Or Chafce, Troy, II Fox, Marysvilie
Ernst, M2honing,O N Glasson, Madison
a knrnsai, do do II kilbonui, Davenport
u Brown. ostsgo NV Porter d lady, Wooster
RTynor, Brook le ind NJ Parmelec N
A Adams, Granville, o G. n Harrison Il Lady Ley
A slontcnGa, do ingtor, Ky
Jansen, lie Claire w TnthiIl ripton
Wicker. Ghienge y w Ward, 1t Anthony
Button. Warren, II Brown and Lady Wa
Mcdonald, nuscatinc terloo, ind
\ Casweli, NY Davis, Gazs tic Office
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
e.z.n.,ort Market.
nrw advertisements.
FISK

~gacKRREI.. Salmon, White Fish and Cod Fish,
Nj Received and for sale by
TO J NJ. DALZELL BRO.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

CLEVELAND, May, 9th.
We learn that Ex-Governor Seabury
Ford died AZ his residence in Boston, Ohio.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
The Bridge Cities

MACKERkL ia kits, Casks and barrels for sale
vi at imy Is. * W. kELIH'S
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
E<chanEC

a., ali unr,, OF the United states bought and SOIL
COOK, S.tRGEAT 4 COOK,
Bankers aud Land gents,
Fort Des Nones, Iowa.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
AN Unimnroyed Ia

SnrveS.anl Subdivisions Of Lard made at the short
esinoiies b! an experienced a. gtncel-HIi, 1T The
al
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
Selling Rates Of Exchange,
Fruits, Con tectionery, Nuts, &c ,
DESIRABLE LAND FOR SALE.
sly COOK & SARGENT

DESIRABLE LAND FOR SALE.
geo ACRES ) miles from Auaniosr. Jones Go, eco
,DOb acres pr ,ire. 100 fine timber, 20 under ealt
va,on good cabin, 300 fruit trees three years old.
If the crop goes 10 prrciaser running streams
springs on ne same Gail IL desire the best
b. rg;n ever offered. Price 40 per cash ALSO,
near Speer's rove and part Of said Grove several
hundred OF beautiful Land cheap nj Ell eah per
acre EADS q STEWART.
Davenport May EDIT
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

STEAMBOAT REGISTER.
Kept by Jas. Mullin, Front Street
ARRIVED.
May, 18th. Ben. Campbell, Bartlett Moutrose;
- Royal Arch, CLINE, GaleHa;
Ben. Bolt, Boyd, st. Louisi
- Oakland, M0rrowson -
- Lamartine, Phelps, BOatyRrd
- Editor, Mrth, 81. Louis
80 Prairie Rose, Msrratta, -. Louis;
DEPARTED.
May, l2ih. Ben. CaTnpbe' |. Bartlett, MOHtrose;
. Royal Arch. Cline, Galena;
Z" Ben Bolt, Boyd, Pt, Paul;
g Oakland, h0rroYson -
" iamscttuG, Phelps, GusraEpr:
=" Editor smith, II PGal;
90 Ffsirie Rose, Marrta - Paul.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
FARM FOR SALE.
Unimproved Land,

IN nnl ACRES unimpreyed Hand for sale in VA.
lNaOOO rions parts of Scott. Clinton, { cdar Mus
catine, Johnson and other counties west In Town tr
safe ny my ~ EADS ~ STEWART
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

IL who desire to avail themsels of beautiful sites
- for Rural Homes had better call -oon on
NAYS EADS q STEWART.
4 NUMBER Of different sized farms in Ne II county
~ aud adioiuing Uoauiics on hsnd aud for safe b!
MARI EAns n STEWART.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
Building Lots for Sale

A LARGE number Of building Lots in yariuu, pnrs
n OF the city and its surroundings for sale By
May EAlDS a. STEW ART.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

NO CA BrRutin tile5rta,ed lot in Green
second Addition Ne. 10 IN Block one; wi / be sol
low II applied for soon.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
Notice.

II Notes due US thai are paid renewed baforc
1T of jane next ~ bt handed to oos aud Dixon
for Collection b! legai process.
MAY, lrsi ls5S COOK & SAEGENF.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

No. l6t--A largo Frame Hons, v IN a Fancy Front
one door "csi Of Ripple. street on The soah side Of
serold.
H1G-a go Tee font by & fsct jeor--T~o stotir.
hgh; making besutirli Store koosn-wi,h ample
room for dsellins the icase HE rrop"T, rIth the
building " ~ be- Sold pw.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
ROBERT FULT(

*The residence of Mr. BARLOW, near
Washington.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
Opposition to Monopoly!
NJ. G.. ELMORE g. CO,
srILt CONTINUE TO DO
GAS FITTINE

IN worKmaniike manner, waTrahtne al work
l Gas tight and asking for no pa. until Gas Is turned
upon our Gxtnrcs We are determined that no one
shall monopoize the basinessn the city shd
rcspectu'i, ask the patronage Of It's inha bltans. We
have splendid stock Of iNtures Of Cornelius manu-
facture, consisting ofcverythng in the line mud sna-
bic for al scrpods of buildings, which citizens
requested - call and examine ut cur rooms No. aud
10, ID story Witherwax.s block. Entrance on Brady
81 fmss NJ. Il. GILMORE Il GO.
The Georgetown news., 1855-12-13

Sciences. Said bear is described as doubI.
the size of an ordinary grizzly; the skin
striped somewhat after that off a tiger tba
stripes, however, running rather in zig-z,c
direction. The ears are exceedingly ionr
reaching nearly to the ground, and the aveo g.
are wonderfully diminutive.E.t He wall
with singularly rapid gait, and emito .
sound between that Of bull and bear
You will doubtless have the full benefit y,
his majesty's appearance in Georgetownb be-,
fore the expiration of many weeks.
In my next | will give you full accom-.
of the allied manifestation that aras, and tbo
masquerade ball that as to be. In the r.,
mer Volcanoville has produced sometbiD.
second only to the demonstration in San
Francisco Besides it was agreeably 90,
mopolitan in its character, Representative.
from Chinadom, Niggerdom, and Digge,
dom, exchanging mutual congratulatim,
with the Anglo Saxon and Gaul A Asplen
did banquet was set in a grove in the envi.
rons, and the details of the ceremonial will
no doubt send22a thrill of joy to the souls of
the heroes Of the Crimea.
MUCHo NAo
The Georgetown news., 1855-12-13
THrATRE-On Tuesday evening the Ne

THEATRE.-On Tuesday evening the Ne
vada Hall was the centre of attraction to a
large and appreciative audience, assembled
to witness the delineations of charater and
listen to original songs and poems by Messrs.
TAYLOR, Stark, and Lester.
We believe we express the feeling of all
present when we say that the entertainment
was in the highest degree satisfactory.
Mr.. Lester certainly possesses vocal pow
ers which for sweetness of tone are seldom
surpassed, and his rendering of the song en-
titled, "Three Grains of Corn" was touch
ingly beautiful.
Messrs Taylor and Stark, in their delin-
cations of character, were entirely success
full in pleasing the audience.
Mr.. Taylor sang local song, composed
for the occasion, in which he dressed some
of the prominent citizens in habiliments
which, although tolerably tight fit,' ap-
peared in most instances to set remarkably
easy.
The Brass Band of this place favored the
occasion with their presence, and gave evi-
dence Of rapid Improvement in their voca-
tion.
The Georgetown news., 1855-12-13
nSE- The Laughing philosopher" of the

ElP Ihe "laugnlng philosopher Vi tne
State Journal has grown surly since the re-
sult of the New York and Massachusetts
elactions reached him, and objects to the
American party making themselves merry
over their victories Just as thoug he pos
sessed the sole prerogative to laugh, or the
right to tell us when to quicker" That
censorious fellow was tickled over the result
in Indiana, laughed outright when he heard
from Alabama, and fairly roared when he
got the returns from Pennsylvania; but let
him see smile on the phiz of an American
paper, or hear snicker from its columns
and he is down on it "like a thousand OF
brick" Not so the merry little chap OF
the ToaUn Talk; he has a "fellow feeling
for the victors, and thus volunteers his in
| depenent advice to the democratic journals:
"The politicians inhumanity to his oppo-
nents makes the Lord knows how many
thousands mourn The democratic papers
throughout this State-Without, so far as
we have seen, single exception-are using
all their strength to convince us that the
recent election news from the Atlantic
States was not, after all, so very cheering
to the American party, and by no means
sufficient to cause the Civilizations and re-
jOicings that have been heard among the
members of the secret order.
This is species of political Injustice
not to say downright CrueLtU-Which should
not be tamely endured by the independent
press. This is the "land of the free and the
home of the brave" Triump phs and victo-
ries are things which we have been used to
from the cradle; and "hollering," shouting,
bonfires, fre-crackers and booming of can
non, are among our leading characteristics
as a nation These are privileges which
we have ever enjoyed. They are guaran-
tied to US by the Constitution of the coun-
try, and so long as we have strength to
guide pen, we shall pitch into any and all
men who may dare to interfere with them.
AS regards the recent election returns
from the Atlantic States-over which our
Know Nothing brethren have, in the exu-
berance of their joy, thought proper to
break the necks of champagne bottles, fire
salutes and sing songs of glory-we early
expressed an opinion. The man who could
deny that those returns did not speak OF
Know Nothing triumphs would swear with
an easy conscience that it did not rain yes
terday. We therefore say, let the members
of the successful party everywhere rejoice.
When, sometime ago, the democrats in the
Atlantic States raked down the American
party, in certain portions of the Union, we
told the brethren here in California to get
jolly, toss up their hats and burn powder
Surely, now that the boot is on the other
leg-now that victory perches upon the
Know Nothing banner-we would be un-
worthy of our post, as just and impartial
locker on, not to defend them in their harm
less little jubilee over the event. Of course
then, we repeat, the day is theirs, and let
them rejoice"
The Georgetown news., 1855-12-13

Ar Since the moistening of the ground
by the late rains, the farmers have been bu-
sy hereabouts in getting in their grain
crops. Capt. A. D. Rock has sown thirty
acres of oats ON the ridge above the reser-
voir of the Pilot Greek ditch, and has
ground prepared for the sowing of fifteen
acres more. The crop is intended to be cut
for hay. The soil under cultivation looks
remarkably fine, and large yield may rea-
sonably be anticipated.
The Georgetown news., 1855-12-13
CENTREvILLE, Dec. 9th. 1873
MUCHo Mas

EDITORS GEORGETOWN NEws:-Hayinr
observed in your paper few weeks sipoe
general invite to all to give through your
columns any information concerning min.
ing, &C., and that such would be thankfully
received, and, for the benefit of the maDv
miners who are out of employment and
have no show for the present winter, would
take this opportunity to give a few facts
that have come under my own observation
during the few days that I have been stop
ping here.
Centreville is situated on the Sacramen.
to road, about nine miles below Greenwood
Owing to the difficulty of obtaining water
for the past two or three years, it has ieen
looked upon as being of no account, but
since the Pilot Creek Ditch Company have
entered the project of extending their ditch
through here at a great expense, this place
has awakened from its apathy and now bids
fair to shortly become thriving town.
The diggings here are mostly surface, GOV.
ering an extent of hundreds of acres, and
as much more that still remains unprospect-
ed on account of the impossibility of get
ting water to it. as the hume at this place
is some twenty-five feet too low. There is
ground enough here that will handsomely
remunerate after paying for water, one
thousand men for the next six MONTHS
There are now at this place nearly one hun
dred men, all of whom have been waiting
for water for the last two years to work.
their claims. They have been promised wa
ter time and again from different sources
but they have all failed, as the expense Was
looked upon as being great for such a g.
gantic enterprise. The Pilot Creek Com
pany, however, with their indomitable per
severance, saw the utility of such an oper-
alton, and that it would be good invest
ment to the stockholders of the company, ,as
we'll as a great advantage to the miner.
A few words in regard to the progress Of
the place for the last few weeks and am
done. should judge there were at this
time one hundred fifty mining camps in this
vicinity, and more going up every day
There are four Stores, one Hotel, three or
four Boarding Houses, a Livery Stable and
likewise Billiard Saloon that is now be-
ing built
Having thus far given you brief nara
ton OF facts, will draw to a close, hoping
that at some other time l may have the
pleasure of giving, through your columns,
such information as may prove an adVan-
tage to the many. Yours, &c. H.
The Georgetown news., 1855-12-13

DANCING SCHooL.-We are requested to
state that Mr.. G. S. Barney will open a
Dancing School at the new Hall of the
Nevada House at this place, on Tuesday
evening next, December 18th. Term to
consist of twelve lessons. AS nearly all
persons who "trip the light fantastic toe, -
are we'll acquainted with Quadrille dancing,
Mr.. B. proposes to teach only all of the
late and most fashionable Waltzes, Polkas,
Schottisches and Mazurkas. All necessary
expenses attendant upon the school will be
furnished by Mr.. B.
Some time has elapsed since we have had
dancing school in Georgetown. We hope
to see the ladies and gentlemen of this place
attend largely the forthcoming school.
The Georgetown news., 1855-12-13
For the GEORGETOWN News

MEssRs. EDIToRs:-Permit reader thro'
your columns, to correct some paragraphs
that have been going the rounds of the
newspapers and which contain several er-
rors concerning Marshall, said to be the
first discover Of gold in California
In the first place, for two years prior to
the last six months, Marshall has been delv,
ing in the earth for gold like other miners
about six miles northeast of Georgetown
and he is not only not addicted to intem-
perance, but is hard-working Industrious
man, peaceable and harmless in his charac-
ter. For long time he has been the vic
tim of belief in what is known as Spirit
ualism, and has been guided in his opera
tions by the supposed directions of invisible
beings.
About two years since he was imposed
upon by fellow named Lucas, who lived
here we'll dressed and idle to the wonder of
many of our citizens, but who acted as
medium" in a party Of Spiritualists, and
lived at ease upon the sweat of Mar
shall's brow; the Spirits, through him, keep
ing poor Marshall hard at work in quest OF
greater wealth. Some citizens of San
Francisco will recollect Lucas also. So
much for Marshall who is not as he is gen.
orally believed to be, the real discoverer OF
gold in California.
The first discoverer of gold in California
now lives at Coloma, and is Peter Weimer.
Weimer came over the plains with his wife
in 1916, and came in over the Truckee
route. He stopped at Coloma and hired
to Sutter and Marshall, who were about
erecting a saw mill at that place; and he
while working, and not Marshall, found
and now has possession of the first parti-
cles of gold found in the mill-race.
On the principle that manufacturers who
are capitalists and not mechenics, receive
premiums for excellencies in goods and ar
ticles exhibited by them, while the artisan
who has produced them remains unknown
and unrewarded, except as for toll Mar
shall is entitled to the credit and adyan-
tage, (f there ever be any, of the discov-
cry of gold. AS matter of history, how
ever, the correction should be made, and
the name of Peter Weimer should be known
as that of the first discoverer of the gold
of California. If it be said that it is
strange this has not been known before, ]
say that those who know Nr. Weimer will
not, nor do think it strange; for he is the
last man in the world to blow his owr
horn,' or to intrude himself upon anybody
much less upon the public.
Truly yours, READER.
The Georgetown news., 1855-12-13

SEVERE ACCIDENT.-W Weare informed by
DR.. j. Turner that man named Walker,
working in tunnel at Mt. Pleasant, near
this place, had his left arm badly fractured
above the elbow, on Monday night last, by
the falling of large boulder. 1t is feared
that amputation will be rendered necessary.
ANoTHER.-C. B. Patterson, ESQ.,, of Di-
amond Springs, was thrown from his horse
on Tuesday last, while crossing the bridge
at Bucks Bar, on the Cosumnes River. 1t
was reported at Diamond on the evening
of the same day on which the accident oc-
CURED, by gentleman who came to that
place for medical assistance, that Mr.. P
injuries were of serious, if not fatal
character