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Catalogue of Books
FOR SALE AT

FOR SALE AT
PAGE & CAMERON,S
N'GUFFEYS lst, %, Sd, 4th and 5th Readers
1NI Sanders LIST, I'd, Sd and 4th Readers:
Sanders Spoilers Smiths Primary Geogra-
Mc(iufey's &" ply;
Rays Arithmetic, lst, % Smiths ouarto do
and Sd parts; Mitchelfs primary do
Davies Arithmetic - Geography and
Smiths do Atlas:
Colburn's Mental do Little Speaker:
Adams do First Lessons in Pbiloso-
Smiths Grammar ply;
Kirkham's do Comstcck's Philosophy;
Bullionis do Geolopy;
Blar's Rhetoric Physiology:
Woods Botany: Mincrolngy.
Cobb's Speaker; Chemistry;
Wizards History of L. s. Life of p T. Barnum
Napoleon and Marshas: First Lessons in Composi-
Generals of the Last war; tion;
Uncle Toms Cabin; Buffers Spanish Teacher;
Byron Complete; Coombs Constitution of
Shakspear do Man;
Moore do Popes Essay on Man;
Burns do Beckard's Physiology;
Tuppers Proverbial Phi Assorted Meodists;
losophy Letter Writers:
Scotts Poetcal Works Odd Fellows Manual;
Croly's British Poems; Masonic Chart;
Language of Flowers Psalms aud Hymns
Spanish and English Die Methodist g
tonary; Pocket Bibles;
Webster's Dictionary; Pocket Diaries for Sc;
Blank Books;
Paper, Ink. Pens, Note Paper Envelopes. large
assortment of the latest Novels. Also Albums
Portfolios, States Pen Racks, Sand Boxes, Motto
Waters, and many other articles too numerous to
mention; oil of which we offer cheap for CASH
Give us CALL and we will endeavor to suit YOU
NO TROUBLE TO SHOW BOOKS ut the News
Depot No. ], Empire Block, Main street Volcano
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san ANDRES TINES. MesSrs. Whitacre 4
p, propose publishing paper bearing the
Dove title at San Andres, Calayeras county.
Pc prospectus is issued, and we learn that one
the parties is now at San Francisco for the
nrpose of procuring the necessary material.
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The Subscriber having To-
Gated in Volcano, in the
above profession, is now
prepared to do a General
Agency and Auctioneer bu-
'siness; such as Drawing
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w. II. TAYLOR.

OFFICE AT PRATT's JEwEIRY STORE, NEXT DOOR
To TEDBs Il JOHNsONs LAW OFFICE.
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FAT HOGS |.
GoRHAM BLAKE. JOHN AGRELL.
Assay Office.
40. 32 STREET BETWEEN 2D AND 3D SITS.
SACRAMENTO.
GoRHAM BLAKE.
| JOHN AGRELL.
BLAKE & AGRELL.

BLA N II * All GKELL,
HAVING established themselves in the business
L l. of Melting, Refining and .fssaying Of Cold
0nf Ore Of eeery description, are now prepared
and well qualified to execute business entrusted to
them, faithfully and on the most reasonable terms
Our Assayng Department is conducted by Mr.
DAVID LUNDBOM, who has been employed as
Assistant Assayer in Curtis, Perry Wards Assay
Office, San francisco, from September 1853 to Jan
uary 1854, and from that date to the present month
as First Assayer at Messrs Kellogg a. Co.'s Assay
Office, San Francisco
We guarantee the correctness Of our assays and
will pay all differences arising from the same with
any of the United States Mnts.
We respectfully refer to
Messrs. d. O. Mills d Co.,
Hon. S. a. MCMEANs, S. Treasr. Sacramento
5. W. LANGToN, d Co,
Hon. J. VI. Ho0wELI.
Hon. b. +. kEENE, FL Dorado county,
A. w. Bee, ESQ.,
Hon. J. +. HALE, III
Hon. Ii. r. HAWKINS, "''0i ''u"'y'
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DAINTS AND OILS-Bleached Polar, Sperm
L Raw and Boiled Linseed (ior painting) Oils
and White Lead for sale by
G.. p Il A. MORRILL,, Druggists
nov "a 5:3m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-12-15

Ia" We are indebted to Mr. jacobs, agent
lor Byam & Co., for several numbers of the
SPTa Of the Age,' new daily paper pub
lnhed in Sacramento by Baker & Co.
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III all NE vw0sIAll Wool Plads, Figured and plain
- l WOOL DelaiEes, Plain Bareges for evening
-" l5-tf] KELLEY Il SYMONDS'.
A REDUCED PRICE-An-
other lot of that Choice Brand " Tbos Hone 3
seivin e" buttcr" Families can always rely upon
r'.i9g Z .s,g an Extra onallty from 'fO"
" KELLEY 4 sYMONDS
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Livery Stable.
TAKEN UP.

TAKEN UP.
DY the subscriber, about the 10th OF August last,
ID living at the Mountain Spring Ranch, one mile
from Volcano, A RED OK, about six years old no
marks or brands perceivable; little white below
the horns and some white on his tail. The owner
is requested to come forward, prove property and
take him away, or will dispose of him according
to law. JAMES ELSE
nov "a SIT
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NATIONAL HOUSE,
VOLCANO.
By "OLD BALLARD"

THIS OLD 40 ESTABLISHMENT. HAVING
L been thoroughly repaired and re-furnished the
subscriber respectfully socits continuance of the
very liberal patronage it has heretofore received.
~ts3 No pains will be spared to accommodate the
" HONEST .HLNERS,p and others sojournng
in our camp. A. NJ. BALLARD.
nov 10 som
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onr old friend s. J. K Handy, Esq wor-
aGo>N,t..-, an able lawyer, and Jealous Democrat,
M cI'N,.ad N Volcano. Amador county. During
1x relnU .oionrn among US, by his courtesy and
Ne brlcl =. won for himself host Of friends. who
kind ndness, attached to him and regret his depart
ri "'W" ua cordially recommend hp' to the people
rf ior INIT more especially to the Democracy.
u %N'r ~ aold soldier in the service" and his in
F rill be felt in Amador, at the next election.
Nv copy the above from the Mountain
! ,,.,ot a paper that never bestows praise
4 :, is not mcritcd. Mr.. Handy's Office
" c,nsolation street, near HIahouey Hall
nc. 1ycErM.-We are glad to learn that
!, ;,s,itution (having been united with the
49, Library Association,') is in pros
,ns condition If properly conducted.
3 ob benefit will be derived from it. BY
=, ,reoce to notice in another column, it will
an that the discussion of the Chinese
Z .,;oO will be continued from the last meet
q on Tuesday evening next The discus
= will undoubtedly be an interesting one,
IN worth hearing. The question is one of
! l,tlo Importance and will no doubt be
~ handled by the leading disputants,
uossrs Johnson and Boucher. Otherspeak-
4 will also take part. The occasion should
al forth large attendance.
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Store for Sale,
Citizens stage House,

Citizens Stage House,
FIDDLETOIFN
- The subscriber, having greatly enlarged
III 81 and fitted up this well known House. is now
IsssslkxA prepared to accommodate his patrons In
manner not surpassed in this part of the country.
His Table will be spread with
THE BEST THE COUNTRY AFFORDS!
And here travellers will find good private rooms
with as good beds can be found in any hotel in the
mountains, on which to rest their weary limbs.
A liberal share of patronage is solicited
H. s. BIAM, Prop'r.
Fiddletown, Nov. 10th. 3-3m
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Carpets! Carpets A!

Carpets! Carpets!
lust RECEIVED, PER CLIPPERS Coon HoPE
y and HoRNEr, extensive assortment of Carpet
ing consisting in part of Tapestry Brussels, Tapes.
try Velvets, Three and Two Ply Ingrains Druggets,
Rugs &c
For sale at moderate rates. by
LANDERS, OLIVER X Co,
SO street, Sacramento
dec | 6-tf
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Peach Trees Peach Trees !

Aqucduct City, Dec. IL, 1855.
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Steam Boiler and Pump for Sale.

dec Is
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-04-05
Who Was Pierce7

The New Orleans Delta, paper that con-
tributed largely TO the election of Mr.. Pierce
TO the Presidency, thus "places him in the
past tense":--
"Franklin Pierce has been failure. Ev-
cry man from Maine TO California knows
That fact. He is the worst failure of the
age. He has been the noir taineant Of Pres
idents. He has done nothing. The indi-
vidual who comes before the people'-whc
takes prominent and notable position
accepts onerous sponsibiities-wh as
sumes the dignity Gas the French say) Ola
man of affairs must do or go. Pierce is
gone! The cause of his failure is obvious;
it is the cause of the failure of all modern
politicIans--he possessed no faith! He did
believe in himself or in his destiny. He
felt, even in power, that he was common
place man, accidentally elevated, and was
afraid Of his duty. Franklin Pierce saw
fear from the first. We will not apologize
for speaking of him in the past tense; fuh H.
tiom,; he has departed to the limbe of forgot
ten names, never to return. He had an OPP
portunity (the only thing man of talent
wants. and he had not presence of mind
enough to use it; he had a splendid future
(if the present were well cultivated,) and
he sowed no seed for the harvest of fame; he
had an eager audience, prejudiced in his IA
vor, and he-forgot his part! The failure
OF such man always leaves moral We
anticipated when we mentioned his want Of
faith. No statesman can succeed without
that attribute; with it any one can become a
ruler. No man ever achieved anything in
politics who had not terrible faith.''
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-04-05
PITCH INTO NIC0DEMUs!"

A celebrated character of the State of
New York, holding a high post in the law
was lately taken i'll and confined to his bed
several days. His wife, who is an angel OF
a woman, Gas wives generrlly are) propose ed
to read for him, to which he readily assent
ed.
my dear what shall l read?"
ooh, don't care much what, anything
you please?"
"But have you no choice, dear?"
"None in the world, love; please your
SELF"
"Shall ! read chapter or two out of the
Scripture?"
"Oh, yes, that'll do very WELL"
"But what part of the Scripture shall
read?"
ANY part you like, love-"
"Bnt, dear, you must have some choice,
some little preference, we all have that"
"No, | have none in the world, dear, cad
any part you Ii lSe best"
But | would rather please you, dear
John, and You surely have preference"
"Well, well, dear, if you will please me,
then pitch into .Nicodemus?"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-04-05
Slave Cases in Cincinnati -Abolitionists
Fooled

Lately they have been having very excl,
ting times in Cincinnati in regard TO the GUS
tody of certain fugitive slaves. Two Of
them, Emanuel and Alfred, belonging 10 a
gentleman of this State, having been taken
from their master by writ of habeas corpus
were brought into court, before Judge Stor-
er, and being Intercepted as to their prefer
ence for freedom or slavery, at once, unhes-
itatingly, declared their wish togo with their
master to Missouri.
Judge Storer then told them 10 do so, and
they were soon across the river on Kentuc-
Ky soil. This preference for slavery is
more astonishing to the abolitionists and
coered population generally, since purse
Of fifty dollars was subscribed TO start the
ncgros, if they would remain, and constant
work at good wages, was promised them
The negroes expressed themselves delighted
at getting off, and particularly so when told
that some ten or dozen ether slaves oil
their acquaintance from Mason county,
were to be taken along with them.
The decision in the important question
raised before Judgs Storer, as to the right of
taking slaves along the shore Of free State
in transit from one boat TO another, has
been Withheld, in consequence of this declar-
alton on the part Of the slaves, that they de-
sired 10 return with their master.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-04-05
Sad AfraY-Man Killed.

Messrs. c. Estel and L. Wilkerson, Of
this county had a difficulty, on Tuesday last
in Saline CO., which resulted in the death of
Mr.. WilSerson. They, in company with
several others, were returning from trip to
Kansas Territory, and stopped at noon, a
bout six or eight miles from Marshall, to
dine. A quarrel ensued, and an alfray took
place, during which Estell stabbed Wilker-
son, from the effects Of which he died. Es-
tell was Immediately arrested, and we I'M
derstand is in Jail at Marshall. We have
been unable to learn any further particulars.
They were friends and neighbors, both re-
siding in Boon's Lick Township, some six
or eight miles below this place. Mr.. Estell
we believe is single man-Mr. Wilkerson
we learn leaves family.
P. S.--Since the foregoing was in type,
we learn that Mr.. Wi!kerson is not dead,
but in fair way TO recover,
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-04-05
The Condition Of Havti.

The Island of Hayti contains nearly a
million of people, and, next to Cuba, it is
the largest of the West Indian group
Speaking Of the state of affairs there, the
correspondent of the Journal of Commerce
says:
"This population is divided into two
States, Soulouque's black empire at the
West, which is always on a wasterul, nom
producing war footing, and the Dominican
republic at the East, which is kept upon the
suicidal war footing by The blacks of the
West. Soulouque will not consent TO a
peace with the Domnicans, unless the lat
ter will acknowledge the supremacy of the
black race, and to this the whites will new
er again submit, unless Hayti is assisted BY
England and France, as indeed the blacks
are, and have been all the while, but not in
an open manner, bv the French Consuls,
and above all, by the French Consul Gen
eral Moxime Raybaud, who is the right
hand man of the black Emperor"
So reads the extract. After Cuba, next
comes Hayti.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-04-05
ARRIVAL OF THE ASIA.

HADitAx, March 30.
The royal mail steamship Asia arrived at
this port last night, en- route for Boston.
The dates from Liverpool are 10 Saturday
18th inst, one week later than by the At
lantic.
No event of striking importance had oc-
Cured during the week. Public attention
has generally centered on the dongs of the
Vienna Conference which was formally in
augurated on the 18th March. Hopes and
fears were about equally balanced as TO the
probability of peace resulting from that con-
ference.
From the seat Of war, the most important
statement is, that the allies have re-opened
the fire on Sebastopol, and with good effect
The Roebuck Committee was still prose-
cutting its inquiries into the conduct of the
war.
The following is the manifesto of King
Alexander the Second, TO his army, dated
St. Petersburgh, March Sd:
"Valiant warriors, faithful defenders Of
the church, the throne and the country, it
has pleased Almighty God TO visit us with
a most painful and grievous loss. We have
all lost our common father and benefactor in
the midst of his unwearied care for Russa's
prosperity, and the glory of the Russian
arms. The Emperor Nicholas, my most
blessed father, has departed TO eternal life
His last words were 81 thank the glorious
loyal guard who, in 1925, saved Russia, and
| also thank the brave army and fleet and
l pray God 10 maintain the courage and
spirit by which they have distinguished
themselves under me. So long as this spirit
remains, Russia's tranquility is secured,
both within and without, and woe 10 her
enemies. I love my troops as my own
children, and strove as much as | could TO
improve their condition. l was not entire
" successful in that respect. 1t was from
no want Of skill, but because | was unable
to devise anything better, or TO do more"
May those ever memorable words remain
preserved in your hearts, as a proof of his
sincere love for you, which | have 10 the
largest extent; and let them be pledge of
your devotion for me and Russia.
Signed ALEXANDER End.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-04-05

Sailed STRAw.-There is one fact which
has recently come to my knowledge in con-
nection with this subject, which may be Civ
en- to the farming public with some prospect
OF benefit, as many may use it so as 10 save
hay when it is scarce. A neighbor ormlne
had some wheat which he was obliged TO
get in, soon after being cut, and while the
straw was rather green, to prevent injury
from threatening rain storm. In order to
prevent the NOW from heating or moulding,
or otherwise taking harm, he sprnkled on
the loads, salt in very liberal quantities.
After this NOW was threshed, and the straw
stack made accessible to the stock on the
farm, it was found that the animals were
almost constantly picking at it, and that it
disappeared quite rapidly. The straw was
also eaten up cleaner than usual. This was
all owing doubtless, as it was ascribed, to
the salt having made the straw more palata-
Bile. AT all events, the fact furnishes a
hint worth dollars worth more than the
subscription of either or both of your papers
you may have occasion to try, and find as
our neighbor did that ''never saw straw
eaten up so slick. y Country Gentlemen.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-04-05
American Muskets for Foreign Use.

There is great activity at present among
some Of our American gun manufacturers,
induced in part by the war in Europe. The
Windsor (Vt.) Journal says that the Rob-
bins & Lawrence Company of Windsor have
just contracted for the manufacture of mus
kets to the amount of some four or five hun
dred thousand dollars. The contract is
made for company in London, and the arm
to be manufactured is the MIME rifle, with
some notifications. The fulflment of the
contract will require an additional force Of
some two or three hundred men. Two es-
adjustments in Massachusetts, have also re-
ceived similar orders, one of which is for
10000 rifie-muskets.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-04-05
Division Of California -The New State Of
columbia"
Reported for the San Francisco Herald.

NepOEWu IOT tIle Dan francisco Herald.
ASSEMBLY, FEBRUARY 81.
BY Mr.. Hunt: can Act to create new
State out of the Territory of California" IA
very lengthy and animated debate ensued on
the introduction of this bill. Mr.. Steven.
son moved, before the bill was read that the
whole matter be indefinitely postponed.
Mr.. Terrell made very able appeal to
the sense of the House on the matter. He
stated that, as we are now constituted, il
was impossible TO legislote wisely-that the
North and South had different directions for
labor, and contended that the only true pol
icy of the Pacific was to divide the State.-
He characterized the boosted greatness of
California, with her thousand miles OF coast,
as merely Boosting in vain, for we were on
y boasting Of our folly and weakness-that
were unequally and improperly united-that
with our limited representation in Congress
we had to beg for our rights, and argued
that the division of the State, and making
three, or even four States of it, was the on
y true policy of the State and the Pacific
He stated that, instead Of being the suppl
ant OF Congress for our wants, we ought, and
are eventually destined to have the control
characterized the opposition raised TO the
bill as proceeding from narrow and con-
tracted policy. He appealed with much
force OF argument and vehemence to the JUS
tice and patriotism of the House, and con-
tended that, in calm and deliberate argument,
he and others could prove conclusively TO
the House, and the people of the whole
State, that the interest of every portion Of
the State demanded a division Of the State.
Messrs. Ashly, Ryland, Baker, Hunt and
others joined in the debate.
The provisions of the bill are substantial
ly these: The new State is to be called the
Estate of Columbia" and is to embrace all
that part of the State south, and inclusive,
of the counties of Santa Cruz, Santa Clara,
Tuolumne, and Calaveras. A portion of the
present State debt is to be assumed by the
new State on an equitable basis. The bill
was ordered printed.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-04-05
The Negro and the Ram.

In the Callao PERU .NewS, of Feb. 10th,
we read as follows;
HEADS WIN,-Thc approaching Carnival
season promises to be rich, rare and racy in
its character. By reference 10 our adver-
Using columns it will be seen that n But
Ting match is in contemplation, between the
Steward of the Wild Pigeon, and a ram eel
ebrated for his strength and courage. 1t is
almost unnecessary to add that the challeng-
ing party is colored man. Some idea OF
the strength of his skull may be formed,
from the fact Of his having day or two
since butted in the head Of a porter cask,
upon which n heavy hammer would make
no impression,
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-04-05

COMING TO TIME.-That excellent little
packet, the We-no-na, left here last Friday
morning, went to St. Louis, discharged her
cargo, recei, ed fresh load, left Saturday
night, and was again at our wharf, Tuesday
morning! She is not an extraordinarily
fast boat, but if the energy of her officers
don't win "the horns" for her, there's no use
in hard working, and travellers and ship
pers will be dull of comprehension, indeed!
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-04-05

WEArHER-RIvER- BUSINESS. - The
weather has been wintry since our last
Yesterday was the mildest day of the week.
The spring is very backward, retarding
farming and gardening operations.
The river has risen little, but the Luz
cas, down yesterday morning, reported it
falling above. Boats are plenty, but can
carry but little freight, and are compelled
to charge exorbitant rates. Heavy goods
won't bear shipping under present circwn-
stances.
Business has been quite brisk in all de-
partments. Our streets are crowded with
wagons, and our merchants busy. Hemp
is dull, with poor prospects for the future.
The Tobacco season is about over. Wheat
as advancing, and consequently Flour
Fair demand for other articles, at prices
quoted under commercial head.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-04-05

B1The Hon. Mr.. Millson, of the Nor
folk District, Va, spoke against the Ne
braska bill in Congress and voted against
it. The opinion that he held then, he avow-
eddy holds now. Yet he is nominated for
reelection by the regular action of the
Democratic party of his district, and the
Richmond Enquirer recognizes him as the
regular Democratic candidate.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-04-05

EDIToRs ELEcTED.-L. j. Eastin, and
DIR. Stringfellow, Editors, are elected to
the Legislature in Kansas Territory. Capt.
Eastin was opposed by B. H. Twomby,
executor, formerly Of this county, who run
on the Freesoil ticket. Eastn was former
ly Benton editor in this State, and was de-
nounced by TwOmbly as Freesoler. In
Kansas he was the pro-slavery candidate
Twombly the Freesoi
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-04-05

G-The St. Louis municipal election
took place last Monday. There was Ben
ton, Wing, an Independent, and Know
Nothing Ticket in the field. Mr.. Lightner,
member of the Legislature, headed the
Benton ticket; Mr.. Hogan the Wing and
Independent, and Mr.. King the Know
Nothing. Judging from the papers, there
mnst have been a good deal of excitement on
election day, but we trust no outbreak, such
as occurred at the late election.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-04-05
Important Decision.

An important will case occupied five or
SIX days of the present term of the Bourbon
kyo Circuit Court. VIM. Collins. ST.,
wllled all of his estate, some 100000 or
$4,000, to his three orphan grand. children,
leaving his son, his only living child, a
small estate. The jury set aside the will
upon the plea Of mOnOmania as regarded his
SON
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-04-05
Kansas Election.-O. K,

We give in another column, all the returns
we have received, in reliable form from
The Kansas election. We have conversed
with a number of gentlemen from the Ter
ritory, since the election, and they all an
nounce the total overthrow of the abolition
forces. MOI one anti-siarery man was elect
cd in the Territory!
At Lawrence, the headquarters of the
abOitionists, their candidates were beaten
three TO one!
We have heard of no deeds of violence,
and the election seems TO have passed very
,quietiy--resulting in every respect to the
great satisfaction OF Missourians and the
South.
Gov. Reeder, it is said by some, will set
the election aside, while others think he will
issue certificates 10 the successful candi-
dates.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-04-05

GoLD IN BRAzrL.-The journal of Com
merce translates from Para paper the par
ticulors of important gold discoveries in
Brazil, and the formation of company to
work them, with capital of half million
dollars. The Maronham editor claims that
they are equal in richness and value TO the
mines OF California or Australia.