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future reference. (says the Washington Union,) we
give below the result of the August elections COM
plete for members of Congress:
NORTH CAROLINA.
l. R. T. Paine, X. n s. F. G. Reade. X. N.
2. 7. Ruffin, D. g. R. c. Puryear, X. N,
3. w. Winslow, d. z. B. Craige, D.
4. l.. OB Branch, d. 8. 7. L. Clingman, D..
l. H. G. Burnett, d. g. j. NJ Elliott, D.
Q. j.. P. Campbell, X. N. z. H. Marshall, X. n
8. W. L. Underwood K. N. g. A. X Marshall, X. n.
4. A. G. Talbot, d. o. L. NJ Cox K. N
3. j. II. Jcwett, ID. TO- S. F. Swope, K. n.
TENNESSEE.
l. A. G.. Watkins anti K. N G. G. W. Jones' d.
w. z. j. Y. Wright, D.
2. w. II. Sneed, K. N. 81 X. Zollicoffer, K N
8. S. A. Smith, d. 9E Etheridge, X. N.
4. j. H. Savage, ID. 10. T. Rivers, X. N
8. G. Ready, X. n.
ALABAMA.
l. P Walker, K. n. 4. W. R. Smith, K. N.
Q. E. Shorter, d. g. G. S. Houston, d.
8. S. w. Harris, D. 6. w. R. W. Cobb, d.
Z. j. F. Dowdell, d.
TEXAS
l. Matthew Ward, D. 2.PH. Bell, D.
REHABILITATION.
33d Congress. 34th Congress.
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Those who charge that the Democrats de-
fend or justify the Roman Catholic religon-or who
charge that the Democrats are the tForeign and
Catholic party" utter wilful and infamous false
hood. The Democrats of North Carolina arc just
as good Protestants, to say the least as the Know
Nothings; and the Democratic Republican party
always has been and is now the true American
party.
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w We learn that the Cars on the Central Road
will cross Hsw River this week.
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The AUGUST ELEcTres.-For the convenience of
future reference, (says the Washington Union,) we
give below the result Of the August elections COM
plete for members of Congress:
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Dem. Mai.

lem. MAJ.
In the above table we place Mr.. Smith, of Alaba-
ma, among the wings in the last Congress, as we
now place him among the know-nothings in the
next. Although originally elected as Democrat,
his votes in the 33d Congress will justify the ocali.
ty in which he is placed by US, to avoid confuson,
although the old-line wings might rcpudiate the
convenience Of our classification. We have likewise
for the same reason, placed Mr.. Watkins elected in
the first district of Tennessee, in the Democratic
column. Mr.. Watkins appeared before the people
of his district, if correctly informed, as an
nti.know-nothing Whig, and was mainly elected
by Democratic votes. With what party he will
act in the next Congress should not, would sup
pose, be matter of conjecture
Congressman to be elected in Georgia on the
first Monday in October, ard in Mississippi and
Louisiana on the first Monday in November. Mary
land elects on the first Wednesday in November,
which will complete the elections for the next Con-
grcss:
The following are the Democratic anti -know-noth-
ing nominations for members of Congress in Geoi e.
gia and Mississippi:
GEORGIA.
l. j. L. Seward 3. j. II. Lumkn,
2. NJ. j. Crawford, 6. Howell Cobb,
8. j. NJ. Smith, IL. Stephens,
4. II. Warner, 8. A. H. Stephens.
MISSISSIPPI.
l. d. B. Wright f. o. R. Shingleton,
2. H. S. Bennett, 8. j. A. Quitman.
8. w. Barksdale,
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3443 CT. mai. 1895

The aggregate vote Of the State is follows:
Bragg. Dockery Democratic. X. Nothing
4S,7O5 46,643 49,O74 42,O43
46,643 42,043
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BISHOP ATKINSON'S APPOINTMENTS.
Fayetteville, October 7th
Rock6sh, {" 9Th
st. Marks, Deep River, l1th
Pittsburu', /" 18th
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gentleman Of this city received letter last eve
ning written yesterday morning, which communi-
Gates the melancholy intelligence that d. D. Fiske,
Esq, Mayor Of Portsmouth and Editor of the Tran
script newspaper, is down with the Fever. His son
and wife have just passed through the terrible or
deal. We sincerely hope that the husband and IA
ther may be spared.
The same letter states that Mr. John Woodley. a
most estmable young man, and nephew of DR.. VIM.
Collins, President of the Seaboard and Roanoke
Railroad is down with the Fever.
The family of Mrs. Robert H. Tatum, is also af:
Aicted with the prevailing epidemic; and two Of the
children OF Mr.. Jones Tottsrdcll.
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

FEES OF OFFIcERs.-The greatest evils attending
the present law exist in the constructive fees which,
under it are allowed to sheriffs and clerks. The
sherifs charge mileage both going and returning
they also charge mileage for each person included
in a summons, and SO on, swelling the costs to an
enormous amount 1t is but day or two since,
that a case came to our cognizance, in which suit
was instituted against certain parties residing ten
or twelve miles from town, for the collection of
some 5000, in which the sherif's COSTS for merely
serving summons and attachment amounted to
Sl26 and the clerks fees for issuing the papers
were $30-makng total of $l56. This is not a
solitary case-it is merely an instance of the system
of extortion which is permitted by the existing
laws, and which is attendant upon all litigation in
this county.
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

RICH DscovERY.--T editor of the Sacramento
Union, on Tuesday last made a discovery, which
ought to immortalize him. Speaking of the effects
of the late panic in the money market, and the
failure of bankers, the Union says
"We anticipate an increased demand for Cali
fornia securities both on the Atlantic and Pacific
side. The failure of Page & Bacon in St Louis,
operated to improve the price of Sacramento Wa
ter Bonds as MIR Nevett was advised by Duncan,
Sherman & Co. Lhey sold lot of $4,000 sent
them, at 7616c, which is considered an excellent
sale. We may look for still better advices by the
next steamer. California bonds ought now to be
the best stock in the Atlantic market"
The failure of Page & Bacon Of st Louis caused
rise of Sacramento Water Bonds; and SO, forsooth
the failure of Page, Bacon g. Co.. of California
will occasion further advance, say to Csc; and
with the additional news of the failure of Adams
s. Co., these water bonds will go up to par and
probably sell readily in Wall street at premium
of twenty or thirty per cent; and will be sought
with great greedness in Sacramento at still lar
ger premium. What pity, that all the banks
can not be persuaded to 60 straight into general
smash
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

ADAMS & Co.-The suspension of this banking
house, on Friday week, created great uneasiness in
this community. The house has always been con-
sidered one of the strongest in the State and at
it's counters money has, heretofore, been forthcom
ing when wanted Adams g. Co. have in this
county five agencies all of which closed their
doors on the 23d and when it is remembered that
at least 1925, 900 was on deposite with them and
principally belonging to miners it is not strange
that excitement reached high pitch--the more
especially, also as Page, Bacon & Co. had just
gone by the board, jeopardizing many dollars be-
longing to depositors in this county, and Wells,
Fargo & Co. trembling like an aspen.
The connexion apd responsibility Of Alvin Adams
in the firm, appears to be regulated by special
partnership p-and even this limited liability he de-
sires to close-as appears from proceedings in the
fourth District Court the Oath ut. It is alleged
in the complaint that the defendants have con-
tracted liabilities to an extent of 100000, in
the sale of bills of exchange; and that the present
liabilities of the house exceed 81 100000; and that
large portion of the assets have been invested in
real estate The articles of copartnership, accord
ing to law report in the Times = Transcript con-
stitute Alvin Adams special partner to the extent
of $4,000; for which he was to draw $500 per
month from the house. On the 28th Feb, l. C.
Woods filed his petition in the 4th District Court as
an insolvent. Liabilities stated at $1,636,717; as
sets, $1.S14,2S5; which shows very small margin
for losses, in closing up.
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

I. c. Woods published a second card on Monday
last in relation to the suspension of the house of
Adams & Co.-of which he is the resident partner
and manager--in which he pitches into Page, Ba-
con g. Co., without mittens. He says:
"Either from ignorance of its own condition, or
for some other reason best understood by ITSELF
that house not only filled the public and its friends
with unfounded ideas of its strength and resour-
ces but imposed upon the anxious scrutiny even of
the other banking houses. To repeated inquiries
to entreaties the most urgent, our house received
always the assurance of the perfect ability of P.
B. & Co. to meet any run. Therefore it was that
we did not concentrate our resources here from all
parts of the State as we would have done had the
truth been revealed, or even limited to u.s."
And in conclusion, proposes
LIST. To pay all creditors Is per cent. of their
demands in thirty days.
ID The assignee to proceed and sell, collect and
administer upon the assets, as speedily possible
and declare dividends as soon and as often as mon
ey is realized.
3D. The house to be allowed to resume and pro-
ceed with their business as soon as possible, with
out being subjected to annoyance for which end
the attaches and clerks have volunteered their SER
vices for one year for bare subsistence
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

SACRAMENTO STATEsMAN.--This journal expired
this morning, in the throes of its ninety second
tissue" The ominous precursors of its demise ap-
peared in its columns yesterday-the one that the
connexion of its editor would cease from and after
that date, and the other that its propretorship
would hereafter be conducted by Presley Dunlap.
The Statesman fell with the falling fortunes of its
political chieftain. 1t and he both had "a hard
road to travel" and they both at the end of it.
--SacramentO Union, lst
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

RA1N.-Sunday last, the clerk of the weather
favored this region of country with sprinkle
on Monday, we were treated to drizzle on Tues
day, all necessary arrangements appeared to be
completed, and 1t rained- moderately y--all day.
Wednesday, the rain came down in earnest, and
the river began to rise. The prospect now is that
specie payment will shortly be resumed, and a
good opportunity afforded for a grand, universal
brag, about Jumps, strikes and the productiveness
of the mines generally.
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

A correspondent, writing to us from Salmon
Falls in speaking of Mr. Fnts bill in reference to
foreign miners, says The miners in this vicinity
consider it obnoxious in every feature and the bold
est step toward monopoly and involuntary servi
tude, ever taken this State; and direct insult
to miners We think the existing law in regard to
foreign miners sufficiently oppressive, without an
other, to make them slaves. If nothing better
than the plan of Mr. Flint can be proposed, foreign
miners had better be left alone"
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

THE REsULT.-Bankers have smashed. denositors
cannot obtain their money, business men are alarm
ed, CONSERVATION is abroad throughout the State,
and the whole difficulty is politely termed finan-
cial crisis. The lack of rain is urged as an expla-
nation, and by way of Establishment the indebted
ness of the interior is enumerated as one of the
leading causes This is all sheer nonsense The
result has grown out of wholesale extravaganza,
unequaled by any other country on the face of the
globe. Men have been living at locomotive speed
There is in trying to squirm out of the truth
by any long rigmarole about dry weather Men
who have been driving fast horses betting on horse
races and keeping packs of dogs, need not attempt
to throw dust in the eyes of the interior The
attempt of spectators and sharpers to palm of
their sins on the interior will turn out frutless
effort Now is the time to bring nabobs to the
confessional and wiring from them the truth, that
they are and always have been absolutely bank
rupt No use in trying to bolster up rotten con-
Germs. Let the financial crisis" have its course
without let Or hindrance until humbuggery shall
be torn up root and branch. Let those who dance
pay the fiddler hereafterthe interior has paid the
piper long enough. Present embarrassments and
difficulties teach a useful lesson Hereafter strict
economy should be practised in every department
of business. Miners should husband their earnings
with the greatest care; this DONE gamblers, specu-
iators and free lunch loafers will have to work OF
starve. God grant this result right speedily
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

PAGE, BACON & Co.--This house has about COM
peted arrangements to resume business and the
integrity of their engagements is endorsed by a
large number of merchants in San Francisco 1t
is only few days since they were endorsed by
nearly all the kers-notwithstanding which,
they went overheard. 1t now remains to be seen
whether the endorsement of merchants is any het-
ter. We think not. The operation may do well
for CANNON; but will not secure public confidence
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03
% Byron says
8S- Byron says
''Ths is the way physicians mend or end us,
Secundem drtem-but although we sneer
In health-when sick we call them to attend us.

SeCufdem QrteW-but although we Sneer
In health-when sick, we call them to attend u.s.
Without the least propensity to jeer.'
The above brings to mind the best medicine ever
used and it is not necessary to be prescribed by physician
We aude to DR.. Guysotts Improved Extract of Yellow
Dock and Sarsapara which is proving to be of the
most popular and valuable medicines in and
doubleday it can be called the most pure preparation Of
Sarsaparia offered to the public Dr. Guysott being
regular practising physician Of great talent has gained
himself much merit by chemically combining the Shaker
prepared Yellow Dock and the Red Honduras Sarsapa-
rlla which the inv uabe agents. of which the Lab
orory of Dr. Guysott has given the virtues of these
their perfection. We believe his preparation
tans all the restorative properties of the roots combined
and concentrated in their utmost strength and efficacy
Experiments made in the manufacture of this med
scne until it found that it could not be further i'm
proved Accordingly find it resorted to almost uniyer
sally complaints for general prostraton ofal the vital
powers and all those ormentng diseases ohe skin try
ing to the patience, and so injurious to health.
Purchasers ought to be careful to ask for and take mono
but 'Dr. Guysots Improved Extract of Yellow Dock and
Sar apanla" All others, in comparison, worthless
For sale all the principal Drug Stores in the State
PARK & WHITE Sole Agents. to whom all orders must be
addressed No 9 Merchant street, Sd door above Mont
gomery. 2lm.
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

To KERN RIvER-The cost of passage to the
Kern river mines, via the sea- is about $40, viz to
San Pedro $25; thence to Los Angelo 5.$5 thence
to Kern river by stage p30 for contingencies So
The distance from Los Angeles is l60 miles, and no
house is to be found on the road,
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

Some hard words were uttered in the Senate on
Wednesday, by Senator Moore, respecting Senator
French, that will be likely to result in an affair of
honor. Senator Moore called Senator French, who
was presiding officer temporarily during the ses-
sion, "a fool"-- Chronicle
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

WELLS, FARGO & Co.--This house has withstood
the storm, handsomely. In this county, all the
agencies were obliged to close except that at
Georgetown. Messrs Conness & Read kept their
doors open all the time, paid all claims presented,
and forwarded large sum, on Sunday last, to the
assistance of the parent house On Monday last,
all the agencies resumed business; and in this
county, at least, the house has the confidence of
community. Wells, Fargo & Co. have cash cap.
ital of $500000 actually invested, and safe and
careful managers and agents. Besides this there
is personal liability, created by statute of New
York, under which they are organized, which ap-
pears well on paper, but is not worth much in
practice, and never has been. Depositors with this
house must rely on its capital, and the integrity
of its agents. Thus far, their affairs have been
well conducted; and we believe the house deserv-
ing of confidence
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

On Tuesday last Frenchman was drowned, at
the saw mill above town, in attempting to secure
a saw-log floating down the river.
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

LEGIsLATURE-The Legislature is hobbng along usu-
al doing next to nothing. bill for temporary Board
of Supervisors for Ell Dorado county, has been introduced
The people of Ell Dorado county do not desire any tempo
rary Board of Supervsorsthey desire careful legislation
of permanent characterize temporary cap-trap This
bill have not seen and know nothing of its character
further than the of temporary Board Of
Supervisors" The officers of this county may desire o
temporary Board but they not the people-bya
long distance The bill should be printed and circulated
in the county, before final action. bill for the division
of the State introduced by Mr. Hunt Feb a. to the
reading of which Mr. Stevenson of Ell Dorado objected.
The hospital committee has a world of trouble about
clerk This committee should have clerk certainly; and
stenographic reporter might not be amiss.
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

AMUsEMENTs.-A dog fight occurs, usually, ev-
cry morning which attracts large numbers, who
enjoy the fun hugely
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

THERE are said to be 4971 Mormons on Beaver
Island, Michigan.
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

Why WILL YOU COUGH, cough, when you can
buy stick of Iceland Moss Candy, of L. Davis, for
two bits.
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

Wells, Fargo & Co. have delivered us an imper-
feet exchange of papers this week
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

IT is again rumored, says the Chronicle that the
tract between the Pacific Mail and the Nicaragua steam
ship lines to regulate prices and establish the weekly de-
partures of the steamers is about to This prob
ably rse got up by this monopoly to attract emigration
by steamer and divert it from the overland route The,
time for starting via the plains draws Nigh and it is time
to institute grand steamship competition" to be
tnued until the has too far advanced to undertake
the trip overland
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

PErT1oNs-Upwards of four thousand names have been
forwarded by Geo. Seare to delegation petitioning
for law suppressing gambling and law for the better
observance of the Sabbath Herein opportunity to do
something beneficial for the people.
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

SHADE TREEsNow is good time to plant shade trees
How is it that trees planted the south side of
the street? Kitty Glover says she is surprised, that gen.
tlemen take little interest in shade trees and that
hereafter she will walk where the trees are planted
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

WE are indebted to Hons w. NJ Gwin and NJ
S. Latham for Congressional documents
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

THE banks have cut down the price of acs to Is cents
and English shiings to 20 cents.
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

A SUGGESTION ABOUT BANKs--In view of the
widespread disasters of the recent failures among
bankers, the Legislature should Immediately turn
its attention to providing safeguards for the people,
against future plundering.
We suggest provision of the English Law, re-
quiring bankers to file their articles of association,
stating the precise nature of the business they in
tend to transact and schedule of their securities
setting forth the kind and value of each; all GER
titled under oath. Then punish any departure
from the original design, as misdemeanor; work.
ing forfeiture to the State of all property belong
ing to the association partnership, and all per-
sonal property belonging to the stockholders ind-
vidually; first paying all legitimate claimants
In order that the public may judge of the re-
sponsibity of bankers, require the publication of
quarterly statement under oath, of all liabilities
and assets; and it banking house has branches
require the publication of statement, under oath
from the agent of each branch, in addition to the
sworn statement of the parent house
A course of this kind will work no injury to
sound banker. and will protect community from
kting and shining concerns, and will give addi-
tional credit to healthy bankers, insure stability
and protect community from imposition. Quarter
ly statements are by law required from bankers in
N. York, and the practice is found useful
In England bankers select the kind of business
they intend to transact, file their statement and
then by law are required to pursue that business,
and engage in no other or wind up Now, if the
Legislature will adopt all the stringent provisions
of the English Law, with the publications quarter
y Of the condition of banks and absolutely pro-
hibiting, under heavy penalties, all persons from
engaging in banking business unless the law is
complied with, we shall have healthy institutions,
and at once be rid of financial difficulties, growing
out of universal and ruinnus snecnlation
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

THE newly appointed Postmaster thinks Gwin stock ad-
vanced shade upon the arrival of the last mail steamer.
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

FAST ADDREss-There is letter in the post office of
this town, addressed to Young America"
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

THE following report of the shipment Of treasure by
the Uncle Sam-Feb. &C. Something of falling off, it
will be perceived 1t is to be hoped there "co"
comprised in this shipnent;
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03

Results of Meteorological Observations taken dur
ing the month of February, 1855, at COlOma,
BY W. ZELNEk.
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03
For Sale.

FOr SdIC.
A NY person wishing to make good investment on
IA small capital will do we'll to call at the Virginia
Saloon where they buy out the stock and rent the old
Fruit Stand on reasonable terms.
w. F HOLIDAY IL co.
Color,, March I855 l6tf
w0OR SALE-CHEAP.-A Two-HoRsE SPRING wAa-
II ON covered, and in good running order.
mara Inquire at this Office.
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-03
MARRIED..

In this town. 26th ult., by J. F. Long, Esq, Mr.,
d. ToMPKNs HALL Miss ALMYRA DoAN, both Of Shin
gle Springs, and formerly of Michigan.