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The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

The San Francisco Prices Current of the 9th
inst, after fecitating its readers upon the recent
rains says:
"It is impossible to say how many millions of
dollars will be extracted from the earth during the
present week but they will be many
Now we suppose if the miners of this State dig
one million Of dollars during the time referred to-
all will be accomplished that can be reasonably ex-
pected. 1t should be remembered that one third
Of the mining district is in worse condition in re-
spect to water, than before the storm Many Of
the canals have their source in a region now COW
cred with from one to three feet of snow, and in
fact are frozen up, furnishing no water at all The
cold weather preventing hundreds from working,
aud throwing hundreds of others out of employ
ment who before the rain were busy digging gold
We are confident less gold will be taken out du-
ring the succeeding month than in any month pre-
eeeding for year past. 1t is better for all parties
that plain facts should be stated. Humbug has
seigned supreme in regard to our mines long
enough. The extract we have quoted is the bald
est wholesale misrepresentation we have seen for
many day, and we are surprised that respectable
bankers should circulate such stuff in letter
sheet ''per steamer"
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

| RANcHING.--The Grass Valley Telegraph says
that it is proposed to form q company OF twenty
five for the purpose of taking up and defend
ing twenty-five ranches situated between Massa-
chusetts Hill and Rough and Ready. The same
paper says that suit has recently been brought
against five mining companies, for damages done
to ranch situated near Nevada City.
1t appears that an issue is rapidly being made
in Nevada County between spectators and miners.
1t seems associations of land grabbers are being
formed for the purpose of securing land nearly
worthless for agricultural purposes, in order to
monopolize extensive mines and mining interests.
Hitherto miners have been satisfied to hold small
claims, but now lazy good for nothing scamps turn
their attention to olaiming up mineral lands by
sections of l60 acres each, and combine for the
holy purpose of harassing miners with vexatious
law suits. This is a new feature in the monopoly
system, and founded upon late decision Of Judge
Barbour. 1t behooves miners throughout the State
to look sharp at this attempt now being made
They should Immediately hold meetings and de-
nounce the swndling imposition, as well as memo
rialize the Legislature for all the safeguards with
in the power of that body. If an ample and spec
DIV check is not offered at to these land grab
bing operations in the mines, let miners immedi-
ately organize and make united and vigorous
effort through all courts of law for justice, and
to check wholesale encroachments upon their in
terests. Let the principle be firmly established at
once, that wherever gold is found the right to
dig it must be admitted and without dispute so far
as agricultural acres are concerned, having due
respect of course for the habitaton of every man.
Let this doctrine be promulgated in terms not to
be misunderstood, and if spectators will not re-
gard it, then adopt measures which will be sure to
command respect and the implicit obedience of all
swindlers in mineral land, or relieve this hemis-
phere of their presence.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE-The election of Mr.
Bright of Indiana, to the Presidency of the U. S
Senate is claimed by some journals as an admins
tration triumph although MIR. Bright is a hard
shell Democrat The triumph of the soft shells in
New York, headed by Seymour and bolstered up
by Cochran and Redfeld, free soilers, would have
been an administration triumph also if Clark had
been beaten. Bronson and Dickinson, hard shells
in New York. and Bright, hard shell in Indiana
What is the difference between tweedle-dee and
tweedle-dum?
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

A HowL.-The Michigan Free Press (adminis-
tration) winds up howl over the election in that
State with the following flourish:
"Black-republican-k nothingism holds sway
and pandemonium is convulsed with fendish de-
light from centre to circumference The brave
begin to fear the power of man. and the pious tc
doubt the favor of God !"
Notwithstanding this awful state of things it is
understood that waters in the rivers of that State
still ccntinne to run down stream, although few
more collisions than usual may perhaps occur on
the Michigan Central Railroad in consequence
thereof
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

On Thursday evening last after the Sons of Tenn
perance had adjourned, and hours after all orderly
people had retired to rest about twenty individuals
issued forth from large edifce in town, and one
of the number accounted for his late hours by say
ing that he and several legal gentlemen had been
engaged in game of billiards 1t is thought, how
ever, that they were ''stuck" among the No-Noth
inps
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

A CHICKEN was killed by Mrs Faunce, on Christ
mas morning, at Chill Flat Calaveras county, from
the craw of which piece of gold was taken, weigh
ing 81 20-State Tribune.
S. N. Nichols of this town killed turkey last
week, and found in its gizzard a piece of gold
weighing S3,l0.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

BENEvoLENcE.-- Disinterested benevolence has
long been a theme for theological dreamers. A
case exactly in point has occurred in California for
which see Collector Hammond's anxiety for saving
the United States large sum of money" and his
proposition to pay for the Custom House Block ''in
the civil bonds of the State of California; on
Sept. S, 1854 when Congress had already appro-
priated S150000 in hard cash for this very identi-
cal purpose, and the Secretary of the Treasury had
directed him to go and do it. 1t is a great pity
that Governor Bigler nipped the benevolent aspi-
ratons of the Collector in his letter of the 7th Sep
tember Had His Excellency INDUCED Mr.. Ham
mond in his benevolent undertakings. he would no
doubt have paid over the bonds forthwith and they
being at discount the Collector could have added
at least $4,000 to tie pile in the Sub Treasury
1t is more likely however, that the Collector would
have appropriated the money to the erection Of
churches and the support of orphan children.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

ESCAPED CoNvIoTs.-Under Col. Hays 2l pris-
oners escaped from the State Prison who have not
been retaken, and under Gen. Estelle, in 1854, 26
have escaped who have not been retaken, among
the number are two from Ell Dorodo. On the 9th
of December, 1854 large company escaped some
of whom have been retaken, several killed, and
others still at large.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

STATE TRIBUNE.--The State Tribune just COM
menced in Sacramento and published by Parker
H French, made its appearance on Monday last
among our exchanges. 1t is neat and spirited
paper thus far, and Democratic in politics The
State Tribune is welcome visitor
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

The Washington Union has had spasm of rap
ture over the Presidents Message. 1t considers it
the best thing now extant in the whole range of
English literature. In conclusion the Union steals
the thunder of Barnum and takes the filing out of
dent in the attitude of Snowman as follows:
"At moment when the civilized world is dis
turbed by wasting and grave apprehensions,
Franklin Pierce, the Chief Magistrate of the Amer
lean republic, unods picture Of happiness, equality
progress and peace"
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

SPEAKING of guns and the renewal of the patent
on Colts Revolvers, reminds US that the place to
buy good coat is ut the Branch of Keyes & Co.,
corner of J and Second streets, Sacramento, where
they keep large assortment of goods and have
the latest styles of clothing arriving by every
steamer See advertisement in another column.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

THE Boston Pilot by way of making things smooth
in this No-Nothing age, and by way of giving Yam.
keedom just appreciation of their ancestry says
that "the early settlers of America were foreign
nh ates r'
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

Row IN THE No-NoTHING CHURcH.--We find in
the New York papers an account of a meeting OF
the NO-Nothing Order, held in Brooklyn, Nov "a
Council for making Independent nominations for
State officers and declaring the resolution of the
Council requiring members to divuge how they
voted under certain pains and penalties "anti-Amer-
lean, anti-Republican, and the most unwarrantable,
abominable and dangerous assumption of despotic
power ever attempted in this republic in its con-
fessonal penance and threats of accommodation,
only equalled by the holy Inquision of Spain, and
only worthy of imitation by the Grand Council of
Cardinals at Rome" This is plain talk, there must
be screw loose among the brethren.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13
GOLD exported from San Fran

MORE LAw.-By late decision in Massachu-
setts sheriff appears to enjoy the nestimable i'm
munty of not being liable to be committed to Jail
to his own Jail, at any rate. A commitment of
that kind by coroner was declared void on ha-
beaS corpus.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

On Sunday last the steamers New World and
Eclipse, On the passage from Sacramento to San
Francisco, had brush, in which the Eclipse was
crowded into the mud, disabling one of her wheels
in consequence of which, she returned to Sacra-
mento This accident is one of the fruits of racing
The passengers on board the Eclipse, held meet
ing soon after the collision. Judge J. R. Oger was
called to the chair, and A. C. Latson appointed
Secretary. The following resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved, That we believe the collision occurred
entirely by the action of the officers of the New
World" and that it was done maliciously and for
the purpose of disabling the Eclipse"
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

|. @. of o. F.-The officers of Coloma Lodge No
27 for the present term are A. St. Clair Denver
N. G. VIM. Patterson, V. G.. P. B. Fox, R. S..
John France, T.. and VIM. F. Holiday, P. S.
They were installed Saturday evening last.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

NEBRASKA AND KANSAS having been hitherto
great bone of contention, we insert ON first
page, letter from Georgian to his brother in re-
lation to the territory of Kansas The letter will be
found interesting.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

DR.. Gwin has the abest electioneering corps per-
haps ever enlisted, among whom is Madam the
Doctors wife, his daughter and niece.
Young members have to look out for this butter
fly glory. lest millinery turn their heads till o. their
necRs break and they die political deatb.--Siasta
Courier
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

ARREsTs-In San Francisco 1867 arrests were
made in 1854, of which 35 were for MURDER and
LAG for assault with deadly weapons.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

WHEAr-The wheat crop OF this State for 1854
is estimated at 3,439533 bushels, and has averaged
over rs bushels per acre
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

THE Coloma Division of S. of T. have completed
and furnished their new Division room in the third
story of the Crescent-City. The hall is probably
the largest in the county. The Sons meet every
Thursday evening.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

We have received the first number of The
Contra Costa published at Oakland, and edited by
Mrs S. NJ Clarke. 1t is neat and spirited
sheet.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

WE notice poster about town announcing the
stage fare from Coloma to Sacramento at IS, and
from Placervlle to Sacramento at So. We do not
exactly comprehend the reason of the distinction
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

WELLS, FARGO Co. brought the first Extre
containing Steamer news, and during the week g
pile of Atlantic papers
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

ADAMS g. Co. laid us under obligations this week
as usual, for exchanges and Atlantic papers per
Sierra Nevada.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

JUDGE LAKE has ruled in the 4th District Court
that when Clerk neglects to issue summons on
the day of filing the complaint, he may be held liza
BILE for the amount in controversy.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

ANNUAL MEssAGE-We are indebted to His Ex.
cellency Gov. Bigler for copy of his annual mes
sage in pamphlet form. We have already laid it
before our readers in an Extra.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

BIG HoG.-Mr. R. V. Clark on Thursday last
butchered one of his hogs twenty months old,
weighing when dressed 60l9 pounds. Mr. C.
has more of the same stripe left
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

The shipment of treasure per Golden Age, Jan.
l, amounted to 81, ,402,241.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13

Our acknowledgements are due Hon. M. S. La
than, for valuable public documents.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13
SHIPMENT of treasure Jan. 9, per Uncle Sam

JUDGE LUMpKIN, of the Supreme Court of Geor-
gia has decided that person to whom slave is
hired for year is entitled to no abatement in the
price because of the death of the slave after the
commencement of the term.-Erthange.
So if a man hires horse for month, and the
horse dies after the commencement of the term, he
is entitled to no abatement
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13
LEGISLATURE of California.

SENATE, Tuesday, January 9,-The Senate met
at ii o'clock, and was opened with prayer by the
Rev Mr. Woodbridge.
Mr. Vaudeville moved to take up the concurrent
resolution from the Assembly relating to the elec-
ton of a U. S Senator. Carried.
NJ McFarlane offered a substitute for the resolu-
ton fixing the time of holding the election of U. s.
Senator at noon on Wednesday the 18th inst, in
the Assembly Chamber. Adopted.
ASSEMBLY, Tuesday, January 9.-The House met
pursuant to adjournment. Speaker in the Chair
Roll called and IL members found absent.
Mr. Clayton of Yuba was qualified.
The Speaker announced the Standing Commit
tees
Mr., Farley gave notice of bill to exempt Mi
ming Claims from forced sales, and also to divide
the 4th Judicial District.
Mr.. Ashley introduced bill concerning Fees IN
ofhce--laid over under the rules, and 24O copies
ordered printed.
The resolution fixed Wednesday the 18th inst,
for holding the Senatorial election carried by unan-
im0us vote.
SENATE, Jan. TO-. Senate met. Prayer by Rev
Mr.. Woodbridge.
A message was received from the Assembly stat
ing that the House had agreed to meet in joint con-
vention on Wednesday, the 18th, for the election
of u S. Senator
The Standing Committees were announced.
ASSEMBLY, Jan. toulouse met pursuant to ad-
ournment Speaker presiding Roll called Jour-
nal read and approved.
MIR. Atkinson gave notice of bill for an act to
regulate the rights and privileges of ditch owners
in mining districts,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-06
Light Houses.

Our Light House system costs us near
TIVE millions Of dollars year. Unlike most
commercial nations, we give TO the naviga-
ton OF the whole world the advantage Of
this great expenditure. The Boston Daily
Advertiser says
"Great Britain "a is well known, leTies a
tax on vessels arriving at her ports, TO de-
fray the expense Of maintaining her lighl
houses, even in causes where the vesc Is
may not hav" seen the lights for the alleged
use of which they are obliged to pay Our
fellow citizen. Mr. Lawre nee. when he was
minister ST the Cour, of St james, called
the attention ofihe Brit sh gov rnment'o he
subject, and endesvoreLto effect aremis sion
of the light house dues. bat without success.
Mos, other nations, with the exception o.
the United States, do the same. II ought
to b. placed TO our credit in the general
charge Of greedy love fer the almighty dol
lar" under which the country labors, that
the commercial wsrld 10 allowed the enjoy
ment for oil numerous light houses without
charge or tax Of any kind.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-06

GEN .HoUsTos.-A Texas paper states that
Gen. Houston intends TO issue circular an
nouncing himself an independent candidate
for the Presidency.
J This is an age of wonders, bu, We do not
think il will be further illustrated by max
ing Sam. Houston President. Even the
doctrine that reformed rakes make the best
husbands is nearly exploded, and admitting
that Gen. Houston is wiser and better
man than he was once, we scarcely think
that an individual of his antecedents will
receive so great political reward for his
latter day devotion.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-06

SPrsKY. Friend Sylvester, Of the Iowa
Reporter, was candidate for Mayor of Iowa
City. but being beaten. be says that he is
"nether disappointed nor chagrined at the
result" He says that almost superhumsn
efforts were leveled against him, and in a
neat card he returns bis grateful acknowl-
edgments to the "unterrifed" who stood by
him TO the last, and who share with him the
glory of defeat The card is slightly bonn
bastic, after the manner OF Napoleon the
Little, but that is excusable under the cir
cumstances, and, altogether, we rather ike
the philosophy which it displays The
worst use that tears can be put to, is that
of crying over split milk, and on all such
occasions sobbing ought 10 be swallowed,
if it can be done by any means short Of
strangulat,on.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-06
BY TELEGRAPH.
Election Riots in Cincinnati

The following lie the sequel to the eec-
ton Disturbances.
II WINS tound that the ballot boxes in the
18th ward contained 30 mere tickets than
there we're names on the poll lists. One OF
the Judges insisted on throwing out the
vote of the ward, but the others would not
agree.
While the Judges were counting the
votes, body of men entered the room and
taking the box iorcibly from them, burnt
the ballots and tally lists in the open street.
Thus the votes OF the 18th and 18th wards
we're destroy ed, and the remaining wards
gave Taylor. X. NJ, Az majority. II is
supposed that Mr.. Taylor will not accept
the Office under these circumstances.
9P. M.-Our community still continues
intensely excited.
The cannon taken from the Germans yes
terday by the Americans, was quietly taken
from the public landing this p, NJ. BY the
former. An immense number of people
have assembled on the 9th street market
place. They have sent committee for the
cannon, which had been taken to Fireman
Hall, and passed resolutions thatif il is not
delivered forthwith they will go and take it.
Tnis they appear determined to do, and a
serious riot seems unavoidable.
CINCINNATI, April 5, IL p. NJ.
The excitement here is on the increase.
The Germans refuse to give up the cannon.
Fighting has consequently commenc dove
the guns. The Germans are mostly torti-
fed and armed in their houses, while the
Americans are also well prepared. The
probability is that matters will be measure
blv postponed till morning, when il i
thought the present feeling will have sub
sided.
Wednesday, April 4.
Nothing ofspecial Importance transpired
after our last dispatch last night.
This morning larger crowd assembled
in the 9th Market place and the greatest
excitement was manifested. The Military
are under arms awaiting orders. The Ger
mans have agreed to deliver up the cannon
a, 10 O'Clock, andi they do so, it may pre-
vent collision.
CINCINNATI, April "A p. NJ.
There has been no more lighting thus far
to-day. The Germans delivered up their
cam but retained the wheels, and quar-
rel is now going on about the la't r. The
military are under arms. The indications
are that the difficulties will be terminated
without further bloodshed
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-06
Gbt nallp usaictts.
,tsrRED SANDERS, Editor.
r.vsnrsrs, r,iaay, April 6 1875


Inc 1WcAty-StItLe Ia AhAAe
The celebration OF Washine,on's birth
day BY the Americans in Paris was unpre-
cedentcdly splendid and successful. In
deed, the ftie was the event Of the Par'sian
season; and even the correspondents OF the
London papers though, it prcsented features
Of 20 interesting character as 10 demand
the ycry detailed accounts which they sent
TO their respective journals.
II j. somcwh hat surprising that in the
very focus OF the fashionable world an
lAmeriean entertainment should bear away
the palm from oil competitors. That Jcna-
than, in the workshop, should build engines
and reaping machines that take the Premi-
ums, and send over yachts that outsail any
thing that can be set against them, was not
the cause OF SO much admiration, for such
triumphs were to be expected from the
perseverance, Of his republican and utiiita-
rian genius; but that lie should eclipse the
kaEslon in the exhibition of its peculiar
graces, has very much surprised the Pa
risian world, and the "wpnder Of the sea-
son.. as it is called, was the theme Of
much comment by the journalists and in the
salons Of the gay city.
Wiat also caused surprise WIS the fact
that there was larger attendance of the
diplomatic corps, and OF the Cabinet and
officials of the Government, than at sny Of
the grand assemblies during the winter.-
Every legation at Paris, from that Of Queen
Victoria down 20 the most Insignificant,
was represented by portion or all of its
members This attendance was so large
as to cause particular remark, and, refer
ring to it, the correspondent ofthe London
paper says
"Whstever the explanation may be, the
occasion was one calculated TO dissipate the
coldness and alienation which recent
events may have produced between the
United States and France; and since this
was on. Of the happy results of the fete, it
was just and appropriate that it should have
taken place around the altar of Washington
IA name before which political almost
ties, political opinions, and nationalism dis
appear"
After this last paragraph, il may not be
in good taste to descend too suddenly.-but
il may please our lady readers to know that
the Costumes of the toilettes and the beau
~ of our conntry-women elected unmingled
admiration. According to the erabove
quoted,-
"One of the most remarkable features Of
the ball, and subject of generalremark on
the part of foreigners, was The great beauty
of the American ladies, the stateliness Of
their carriage, and the immense cost Of
their toile,tes."
There may be little covert sarcasm
about the costly dresses; but, at all events,
every one retired astonished and delighted;
the most perfect order having prevailed,
and no event having occurred to mar the
pleasure Of the entertainment.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-06

A French horticulturist conceiVing the
idea that the diminut!ve size Of certain
plants was owing 10 an atmospheric press
ure TOO great for their delicate organization,
elevated flower pot of Parona violets, By
means Of balloon with cord attached,
SEINE 200 metres in the air The result in
two months 10 said TO be most wonderful.
The violets have become as large as Ben
gal roses
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-06

The Paris CORES pondent Of the Boston
Atlas states that Dr. Whitehead, Of Abba
ma. has been appointed Surgeon-in- Chief
Of the Russian army in the South
The same writer states that joint stock
companies with enormous capitals, are
forming to establish lines of steam and sail
ing vessels between France and the United
States Brazil, and the West lndies.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-06

FEAST OF THE PAssovEa.-Last Tuesday,
the third of April, which was the anniyer-
cary Of the Exodus of tae people of lsre 81
from the land of Egypt, was properly OBJ
served, in accordance with command and
tradition, by the Jews Of Chicago. Over
5000 pounds of unleavened bread were sold
for the use the II brew population OF that
city and the surrounding county.