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The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30
Later from the North.

| We copy the following from the Crescent City
Herald of the Goth inst
| INDIAN AFFAIRS IN ILLINOIS Vat1rv Tn n +bo
time of last issue the Indian difficulties in that
section had progressed to an alarming extent Vol.
unteer companies were in search of the Indians.
who had all left the Reservation on Rocne r;veT
Mr.. I. A jackson came through accompan;ed Inv a
guard a short distance of the route, and two davs
after his arrival letter received, written bv
Mr. Shoudy, and dated Applegate, June 10th, from
which, by permission, we make the following ex-
tract
Yesterday, Mr.. Jackson got Mr. J. Dyer and
Mr. d. McHues to guard him over to Moneys
hanch On returning home they were waylaid bt
the Indians and both killed, one having received
seven balls and the other ten through the body in
various places Some soldiers who passed along
this morning found the bodies and buried them.
ihs OF course causes considerable Excitement and
families are obliged to move to places of safety
Travel has for the moment almost ceased and there
is but little doing in the diggings here or at Jack.
sonvile. 1t has rained all this afternoon and two
or three trains have Just come through without ex--
periencing any trouble"
The INDIAN DIFFICULTIES IN ILLINOIS ya11rv
SETTLED. From G. s. Rice, of Sailor Diggins, we
learn that news had been brought in of the adjust
ment of the Indian troubles it being renorted that
the Indians returned to the Reservation after hay
ing given up six of their number concerned in the
murder of j. B. Hll on Indian Creek, and also in
the murder of Dyer and McIlues on Appegate
P. S. Mr.. B. F. Doris, of this city, returned
last evening from Yreka; he passed through Him
ois Valley on Sunday; reports every thing quiet,
and confirms the statement that the murdercrs of
Hill, Dyer and McE1ues, given up to the Indi--
an agent. Some soldiers and volunteers, however,
are still out
PORT OXFORD. Late advces from this place rep
resent it as "gone in" There are some twenty odd
soldiers stationed there; the balance of the popu-
lation hardly amounts to an equal number. Three
stores, put up year ago at cost of from five to
eleven hundred dollars each, were recently sold for
a gold watch worth about one hundred dollars
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

THE OFFICIAL DISTANCE. Military officers and
others in the service of the United States in Cali.
fornia, who may of right charge mileage against
the United States for going out coming from the
Pacific side, will please notice that according to
the books of the Post Office Department, the post
distance between New York and San Francisco is
but $500 miles, not 6,000 as heretofore allowed
for. Hereafter all such accounts will be settled on
this basis Washington Star.
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

The agricultural portions of the State sorely
afflicted by grasshoppers Whole crops of wheat,
and in fact Of almost every thing of farm produc.
tion fall before the ravages of these insects From
Carson Valley to Sacramento they are more Or less
troublesome, and at the present rate they will
soon lessen the product Of the State one-half
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

Preparations are making at Quincy American
Valley, for grand celebration of the anniversary
of our national independence. A correspondent of
the Gbsonville Messenger says There will be a
Democratic Convention on the 3D. horse race on
the 3d. bear fight besides the celebration, on the
4th, and, in all probability, general tear on the
5thn
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

DEMOCRACY IN TUoLUMNE. The Sonora Herald
of the 23d is almost entirely filled with the proceed
ings of the conventions, by the Democracy the
True Democracy, the Bella Union wing of the De-
mocracy, &c. recently held in that county. The
Bella Union Democracy nominated Judge r. C.
Brunton for the Office of Senator, and the True
democracy convention nominated the same gentle
man for the Office of County Treasurer. The judge
declines both nominations, and announces himself
as an independent candidate for the Assembly, and
the Heroa predicts his election by large ma ority
5. F. Evenlng Journal
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

The PENNY FosT COMPANY has completed ar
rangements for the transmission of letters between
San Francisco, Sacramento, Stockton and Marys-
vile, and for their prompt delivery In each of those
cities, at the reduced rate of ten cents f prepaid
which rate will include the U. S. postage.
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

The Monterey Sentinel says that Messrs. Emory
and Bassett have 50 men now engoged in getting
out granite at Saltwater Bay, near Carmelo.-
There are hopes of the quarry getting portion Of
the contract for building the dry dock and edifces
of the Navy Yard at Mare Island for which it is
admirably adapted
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

THREE CHINAMEN SHOT. The Union Democrat
learns, verbally, that Foreign Tax Collector of
Maiiposa county, on Wednesday last, shot three
Cinnamon who resisted him in the discharge of his
duty. The difficulty took place on the Merced
River
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

Express FAvoRs. We have been supplied this
week with our regular list of exchanges, by the
polite and enterprising agents of the two express
companies. We are also under obligation to the
Pacific Express and Wells Fargo & Co., for prompt
delivery of letters.
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30
DENTISTRY.

DIR. BURKE, Dental Surgeon, formerly of New York
city, and late of Diamond Springs, may be found at WM
ZELNERs Drug Store for week. Those wishing Dent
istry done will please call.
Cnloma June 20. lS5h.
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

We see by the News, that the Georgetown people,
not having any celebration of their own on hand
are coming down here to join their Coloma friends
in the grand county demonstration. Good Come
on there's plenty of room, and grub enough for the
whole county for ONE DAY, any how
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

More than six tons of gold DUST it is said, were
deposited in the mint in San Francisco, between
the lst and 2lst of June.
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

On the mail steamer which sails from San Fran.
cisco to-day, each passenger will be allowed fifty
pounds of baggage free.
1t is expected that passengers for New York will
reach their destination in 81 days
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

Geo. Vincent of the Bazaar, made the Argus
Office a very pretty and very useful present, the
other day -"Sparks' Life of Washington" Geo
has them for sale
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

Go every body, to Elkus' Clothing Emporium,
and get new rig for the Fourth. Goods fresh
from the East. Some fancy summer "harness" at
Elkus, and cheap, too. See advertisement
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

Clark & Henry opening out in the P. 0.
building new stock of stationery, novels, uphol-
6tery goods, &c. Give them call See advertise
ment.
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

STRAWBERRIES. We were shown on Thursday,
fine specimen of this delicious berry grown in the
garden of Mr.. Thomas B. Potter, a few rods in the
rear of our office. He has lot of plants for sale
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

most daring attempt at robbery occurred at
Mormon island on Sunday last. The robbers broke
into the room of Messrs. Clark & Co., gold dust
buyers, and were the point of breaking open
the safe, when the noise awakened Mr. Clark, who
seized gun and attempted to catch the thieves,
but they escaped. Within three weeks, three Chi
nese camps have been robbed in that vicinity in
one Of which Chinaman was stabbed and killed.
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30
Democratic State convention.

Pursuant to official call the Democracy assembled
at Sacramento, anil
B. F. Washington, chairman of one of the State
Central Committees, by agreement called the con.
vention to order at one o'clock p. NJ. on Wednes.
day, 9th.
After some little trouble between the two wings,
Mr. Fairfax (belter) of YuLa, was elected tempo
rary chairman, and two bogus secretaries called to
the desk.
Considerable trouble was had about committees
on credentials and to report permanent officers.
Adjourned to meet on Thursday morning, 2Sth,
at o'clock.
Meantime, committee on credentials had difficult
ty in regard to'Tuolumne delegation Mr. Brode-
rick called Mr. Scott of that county, a a--
puppy whereupon Scott made break for him,
Broderick standing motioness. The crowd inter-
fered, and parties became reconced, but Scott de-
clined proceeding with little trade on which he
and Brod split.
The candidates voted for Thursday in Conven-
ton for Governor were John Bigler, Milton S. La,
than, both of Sacramento and James Walsh of
Nevada. Only one ballot was taken, which result
ed in no choice-Bigler 12S; Latham lis and
Walsh, 80. The number of votes cast was 2S5
necessary to choice, 143
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

The San Jose Telegraph states that on Sunday
last respectable farmer in Santa Clara county,
named James Broughton, formerly of Galloway
county, Mo-, was accidentally killed by the dis
charge of gun which he was examining to ascer-
tain if it was loaded
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

Col, SrEPToE. 1t is said that Col. Steptoe did
not resign, as was stated the governorship of Utah
Territory. He has informed the Administration at
Washington that he will act as Governor provided
that when his term is out or he is displaced he
shall be reinstated in the army. He is now await
ing the reply Of the President, which is being ta-
ken to him by express from this way to Carson
Valley On receiving the reply if it is favorable,
Col. Steptoe will Immediately return to Salt Lake
and continue the administration of the government.
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

George Vincent has our thanks for full files of
Sacramento papers delivered each evening during
the week
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

The Democrats of Tuolumne have nominated
three different county tickets.
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

DEcIINATloN. The Union of yesterday says that
B. F. Washington has declined being a candidate
for the nomination for Governor.
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

P. S. When yu want emmy Nv my noshuns NV
the afares stait jist rite tu me cair John at
this plais, lie Civ it tu yu with crate pleshur.
N. B. Eff yure still thinkin NV pntin me or gabe
screwtary stait, jist were in, fur we amt
much tn du no how SPEC.
The Empire County argus., 1855-06-30

We copy the following from the Crescent City
Herald of the Goth inst
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
ENTIRELY.N &c ETABLE.


! For Purifying The Eloo3 and ErddIcatinS Disease
tI0m the system
! n his medicine is warranted on oath,not to con-
! | tain particle Of calomel, corrosive subIi-
mate, arsenic, chloride Of gold, murlaie OF BAR
yles. or any other delcterous minerals.
| The principle upon which this medicine acts
is hy assisting and harmonising with nature, It
drives out all foul acrimonious humors from the
bIood and BODY. and By assimilating with and
!.,rengthenjnr the gastric Juice of the stomach,
:; ss;st. DIGESTION; m short there is not vein,
tory muscle or nerve in TIE human body that
i moi strengthened by this Tincturc, and 1t al
50 possesses the remarkable property Of reno
;rr ,nercu,y from the bones and POINTS.
I'm CARrrULLY tie following astonishing,
..,,I..r,I onJ almost miraculous cures; and
$50 e., Yourself whether IFS parallel mas
'"en Us 49,, or,l !, the annals OF medicine
81 q 60 S",,r,,S S,v,r,rr TINcrURE posses
IN, a.,;,, ON tine nervous system, and
Co'rd If csnecjal benefit for all persons
VII! % 'ou ,.i,h w, nerves. or whose nervous
stem has been Frustrated or shattered IRON
:, e'eln 10 Stcy,tr. IN fact It is almost impos-
any 'Hu9 '.a,, On o5,ouate idea of the speedy
s,o i ,to,o.t miraculous results which this line
..,na og.cts in the diseased, broken down ana
frustrated nervous system. Persons all IaS''
pr weakness and debility before It's use, at
~ bocon,e robust and full of eDcrgy No
o'lCo 49, tho constitution has been bro-
''"''Si w. -, o,.ooss ,yaak nv nature mr. 6rbiH-
NC" u""" y -, efIect -, tho nnstr,ng ar1
az ~ ,aryo,s orgonization is equally GER
s"a'''4 ~ I ~. - coee of neuralgio head.
49, 81, IN tho nerves. of the face and
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
FlES !! FITS !!

The Vegetable Extract EpiePtic Pills. for ne cure
ofFits, Spasms Cramps and att.NlrroHS ana 70"
stit,tionaE Diseases.
1,orsors ,yho ore Iaboriug under this distressing
| maIady will find the Vegetable EpiilePte rus !
to be- tne oniy remedy ever discovered tor curing
Epilepsy, or Failing Fits. These PMS posses
specific action on the nervous system; ana, al
nose Of cuiipg Fits, they Will be found Of espe-
ciaI benefit for all persons afflicted with weak
nerves. or whose neryou. system has been pros
rated or shattered from any cause whatever.
In chrome complaints or diseases OF long STAND
inc surernduced by nervousness, they are en-
ceedinsly beneficial Price 81 per box or two
boxes for s.. Persons out Of the city, encIo-
sing remittance will have the Pills sent them
by mail, free of postage For sale by sETn s.
uANcE, No. Jos Baltimore st. Baltimore 10
whom orders from all parts of the Union mus!
be addressed postpaid. For sale by JOSEPH
GxrLGR and E. WILLIAMS, ShePhcrdSt9y"n
November &c 1883. l-y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
HANCE'S SARSAPARILLA
BLOOD PILLS J..

What is that principle which we call the
w blood The blood is that principle by
which the whole system is regulated. here
fore if the blood becomes impure general de-
rangement Of the system mus ensue.
Baltimore, July 90 l65l-Thls is to certify
that was afflicted with violent pain IN the
breast and right arm which suppose proceed
ed from the impure state of my blood, ! was
to take Hances Sarsaparllla or
Blood Pills, aud after taking one box the pam
was entirely removed from my breast and arm
| found them extremely gentle in their opera
ton and would recommend them TO every per-
son in want Of mild purgatve
PATRICK ROCHE,
No. % Conway st between Howard 4 Euiaw
In purchasing these pills let me add one word OF
caution; always ask for Hance's Pills, and pur-
chase of none but those advertised and If con-
venient call and see the proprietor himself
For sale by Seth S. Hance, los Baltimore ST.
Baltimore. aud IN Shepherd>lown by Jos. Entler
and f. c UllIiams Price % cts per box.
November %, 1888. l-ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
IlIIMIH lT SCIENCE!

Mrs. Phmnum's Cough Candy ! Hondsr and
Blessing ofthe .4ge Coughs, Colds and H0"ss-
ness cured in from one to ttcelre hours
Mrs. Pharnum's Cough Candy IS composed Oh
vi twenty-five Of the most curative medlcai
herbs in the materia medca, and can be used
by persons of any age, from the Youngest infant
to chose most advanced in age ,withPeriect safety.
He that hath an ear 10 hear, let h'al near
Baltimore, Nov. 10, 1852.
Dear Madam:-The duties of my business
have exposed me 10 coughs, colds, asthma ana q
pulmonary affections. | have been deprived oil
Inc mower OF attending to the duties OF my pro-
fessiou and should have been, had 1t not nave
been for the benign effects of your .dedtcGtea
Candu | tried it but few hours before be
gan to reap the advantage Of lis effects; My
cough and hoarseness soon left me. My LUNGS
ARE HEALED, aud my appetite greatly improved
|. therefore, have 10 hesitation IN adding N!
testimony to that of the many who have eNpe-
rienced the benefits Of your valuable cough
candy. To Mrs. Pharnum. ,,rpCpp
Price 25 cents per package or 50 80 per d"z.
For sale by Joseph Entler and f. { UHid0'S'
Shepherdstown. Nov. 70 loo5--y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
Novels Novels ! Novels !

I HAVE just received some valuable novels
! among which will enumerare the following:
High Lite in New York, by Jonathan Slick {;
Captain Canot, or Twenty years IN Aincl
Leather Stockings and silk Story OF The Val
lev of Virginia; en- \ lghts in a Bar Room, and
" hat Saw There kventide, by Ellie Alton ;
I lost HeresS. by Mrs. Soulhworlh; Totemweli ;
VIRGINIA Comedian, or old days in the old Do
minon The Dodd Family Planter Northern
Bride Heir of Selwood Eastwood Priory ;
Hidred Haunted shadow; Ninth X Metre
Country NeighborS Masonic Offering; Sec
ond Love; Don Sebastian; rabian Nights En-
tertarnmept: Diary'of Physician in California
or L.ud of Promise; for sale by
A,,il2S (. T.. WILLIAMS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
FURTHER PROOF !

FiiherPr0o($ ofhhe EUc"cy q Ho''ce
Compound SyrEp Of Howho""d IN re-
Erring .ANic'ed Nh" =!
Mr.. GEORGE T. U.fBRLNHTO'N, residing
M in York street, Federal HI, Ba'limore' Was
attacked with violent cough and sore throat,
after trying many remedies, was induced BY
friend 10 use IIance's Compound syrup oil near
hound aud before using one bottle was ehllFeIy
cured
.InohLer, get more astonishing Mrs .Hcnr;et-
ia Merrlck residing in Monument street. be,
tween Canal and Eden streets, was attacked
with a severe cough and pam IN the breaH'
which was so intense, that 1t eNterded 10 NE
shoulders, she was afflicted also with u pain IL
the side. After trying many remedies she was
persuaded by = friend to use llancc's Compound
syrup Of lloarl )umd and after using three doses
She experienced great relief, and before Shs had
finished the bottle was entirely cured Price
80 cents per bottle or 6 bottles for - %. fo'
sale by seth 5 Hance, iOS Baltimore siT, c,;
Baltimore: and in Shcphcrdstown by + {. u IL
GamS aud Joseph Enter. Nov. 20 lo"9-l!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
MEDICINES.

THE undersigned calls the attention OF the
public TO he following valuable medicines
&c which he has on hand and for sale
Wickey Extract % 'n IL 80
- Triconherous Mediums ELIXIR Of o.
Godirey's Cordial plum u,.,;,,
Aver, Cherry Pectoral McAIlister's all healing
Thompson's Eye Water ointment ..
Iittle's White Oil Hav's Imminent i"r i'''
arabian Eminent DR. .uayo's Persian Pee
Davis Pain Killer toral
Sands Sarsaparilla DR. BIRDS Dyseh'cIi'
Swayne's Syrup Wild Cordia!
Uistar,s RaIsam American Worm Syrup
p,,n,S S,rsanarjlla Sy-Stabler's Cherry ENpec-
run rnn torant and Diarrhoea
Carpenter's Extract Bu- Cordial m
cbn Towsend's SarsrParlla
Hance's Family Medi- Syrup col! and young
cines Rusbton, Clark 4 Co.'S
Uouob,on's Pepsin Codliysr oil
J. \. Keeler's FamilyMexican Mustang LIN
Medicines menl r-f
Narcisis Uterine Cathol-Radway's Really Relief
ioon Horsemcn's Reliance,
Javne's Family Medi-Sweetser'S P2nacea
CineS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
An Astonishing Cure.
Baltimore, May

Baltimore, Nay III, 1893.
Dear Sir-I have been afflicted for the last
seven wears with General Weakness, pro'tra-
ton, sour stomach dyspepsia cosliycnos', cS
IRENE nervousness and headache, brought on, as
believe, originally by taking large quantities. o!
Iercury, which nearly terminated my u,e Sc'-
cral physicians were employed, and great ma
ny medicines to no purpose. Among the rest
were numerous Iinctures, .sarsaparIllas and
other medicines advertised for the same purpose
ours. .4nd at last friend of the family requcs
ted me to try your Dr. Chalmers Sanatlyc
Iincture, which did, with no hope that It
would operate with any better effect than tie
others, but rejoice, and feel my heart expand
towards you, my dear sir, when inform You
nave not yet taken three bottles, ard already en-
JOY better health than for ~ years previous Of
his date. CoslivcnesS, headache, nervousness,
piles, dyspepsia, all are gone, aud have not the
least doubt it will ultimately restore me 10 com
pletc health. shall ever take pleasure IN ro.
commenting it to others troubled in like man
ncr. With ny best respects,
CHARLES DUNN,
Ill.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
MAN KNOW THYSELF.
An Invaluable Book for % Cents.
:. Erery Family Should Hare a Copy
100000 q qGhIGS A /,

and improved just issued.
DR. Hunters Medical Ma
nual Hand Book for the
Notwithstanding an
outline Of the origin,pro-
gress, treatment and cure
of every form of disease
hY pIOmIsCu-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
GROCERIES.

THE subscriber has on hand large and
| general assortment Of fresh GROCE-
RES, Young Tyson, Imperial and Black
Teas, Tobacco and Cigars, superior brands
and fine quality. Queens, Glass and
Stone Ware, homemade
BOOTS AND SHOES,
Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs. Hardware,
consisting of Spades, Shovels, Forks,
Axes, Trace and Halter Chains Nails,
Brads, &C., &c.
MEDICINES.
such as IIance's Syrup Of HorehOund'
Hancc's SarsapajIla, Pills, Cholera Med,
clnes, Eye and Nipple SaIve WARRANTED
To cure or the money refunded loo"'
ache Drops, Caster OIL. Epson Sails
Oh Of Spike, No. G-wIth large a5sof'I
ment Of Essences. &c.-all Of which WIZ
be sold low for cash or TO punctua' Gear
els Oh a sEOGl credit.
JOSEPH ENTbbh.:
November rs. 1883. -"
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Carpenters Compound Syrup Of LiverwOrt.

A safe and valuable medicine in HePat!c ana
Pulmonary affections; c,...,,, -,
Cancers, ulcers, old sores, letter, ring" ofm9
aud will Immediately stop bleeding from lresh
wounds, bleeding at the nose, &c:
Cupenier's oil # Catharidin for producing
speedy and CERTAIN vesicalion by simply rubbing
The part;
Carpenters Fluid ertract Of PinkrOOt, the most
safe aud certain yermlfuge yet discovered.
Cannon's Vegetable or Blood Purifying BIT
ters, they remove Bile, correct disorders OF The
stomach and Bowels, cure Dyspepsia, Coles
Costiveness, Giddiuess Of the Head, &c Hob
erts' Vegetable Embrocation, Columbian En-
pectorant Hampton's Vegetable IinctuTe,
Chalmers Sanatve Tincture, for purifying the
Hood, Carriers Spanish Mixture, Railways CIR
.assian Balm for Beautlying the Hair
ALSO AN ASSORTMENT OF
Whitehead, yaniSh, Turpentinc, &c.
besides a great many articles which is deemed
IhankiuI for past fayors he soIicts
coIIin,ance of the same in the future
f.. C.. WILLIAMS
shepherdstown March IL, 1854 l6-u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

Mrs. J l.. Johnson Of Virginia suffered from
Rheumatism and Gout for eight years, Of times
unable to turn hersefin bed, being possessed y
ample means, she employed the best medical at
tendance, and travelled through England, France
and Germany, in quest Of the celebrated Ply'-
clans, and remedies Of those countries, was hna-
Iy cured by DR.. Cha mer's Sanaliyc Jnclurc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
THE PILES CURED.

James w. Jaspar Of Lebanon Pa, cured #
Piles of six years standing, by using four o,'-
ties of DIR. Chalmers saDaliye lIncture Pncc
one dollar per bottle or six bottles for five d0-
lars, for sale at the general agency, SETH $:
HANCE, 100 Baltimore ST. BaltmOre,to whom OIL
letters on business must be addressed postpaid
and for sale by L. C. Williams and Josgh Eni'er
shepherdstown. Nov. 70 lsj3-Iy