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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-26

iHx REroRrso MASSACRE on TuE KLAMATH CONTRADICT
~ We take the following extract from letter from
mnppis Indian Agent, 70 the Crescent city Herald
saPpy 70 inform you that the story OF the MESA
cry .o,s place on the night Of the % Juns, WAS, like
most OF the reports derived from the In jiAns sn6rsy
without ioundaton found svsryth goisg on well.
lmsgns, you can the astonishnsnt OF Hsmilton and
others vnsn they read OF their murder. Get cut Of the
scrsps Of Killing six innocent young men a. best you
cen and whenever you feel ike making suothsr On.
saogns MI shelton gives Jou leave 10 put min also 90
kpIAs Ar.iRs IN ILLINOIS vAun.-r viii b reuaern
bereJ. sniultanfousy With the receipt OF news OF An
nsar outbreak co the klamath river Ne haa aoeounta
." ' 80 's'rr'srr' = 'tos vsrsy. ,us. an tss sor
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cAObeu anu originally entered the
peaceably and without fraud. this Limitation ought to
run equally against the where tbs mprov smsnts
made are Of substantial and useful character.
just exceptions ought to be m sde In favor Of in.
fants and others incapacitated to sue.
The actual possessor ought 10 be presumed to hold
title until TIE contrary i duly made to sppssr IL proof
presumed IN favor q the party suing such p,ssssor
% a" case Shers re shall be recover
Cd, and On acsusl possession scgured peacsaoly and
right st p FOR one ysnq ors .u
brought with the knowledge OF the plaintiff his gran
ter &c. and after the right to sue has accrued all
claim for mesne profits ought to be barred aud
10 In every cave where recovery Of real property
session. acquitted peaceatly and Without fraud and hsd
ore year before suit be brought in opposition to the
right set up By the plaintiff and with hi; kr owsdss,
the knowledge OF those under whom he claims AMI
after his right to sue had accrued such recovery ought
only TO be allowed subject to the precedent coalition
the land BY him or thoee under whom he claims and
holds according TO the value at the Of
the suit having reference to the purposs for which such
H. The law passed at this last session of the Legsla
tuis, COMMONLY called the elimination bill )" abrogat
ps does in effect all limitation Of real actions anil
preferring fraudulent and invalid titles TO valid ana
genuine ones Ia highly Injurious TO every in
terest IN the state, and ought TO be repealed imme
diately.
H. TIE public lasds ought to be donated in limited
quantities to the actual settlers upon them, aud
ougnt 10 Dc Pssseo or suffered TO remain unrepealed,
which is calculated to undermine prejudice their
rights.
10. All improvements upon land occupied ana recos
pized a. the homestead By the laws Of the state ought
10 be exempted from taxation 20 that the land sbal
enly Be- asssssed at rs value 10 its natural ststs
a. AZ under the laws Of Spain Mexico the proper
~ in the soil distinct from the property the muss
Of gold silver and quicksivcr, and the titles TO lands
granted BY there gov.rnments and CONFIRMED BY ours
convey no right to such mines laws ought TO be mme
dy psssed for the permanent protection q mines and
mining Claims on al lands public and private.
Is The legislature ought, ~ possible, to es-
tablish permanent regulations which viii promote the
mining Interest," agan all monspoes give the
o. mineral lands to the prejudice Of tais branch Of in
dustry.
TO- The laws of the State Of CALIFORNIA; ought be so
and reformed embrace the principles here
IN before expressed, and candidate should BE- sup
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rts stats Ten perares Convention met at ss.rameao
- .ae ..,t rrt coe brpdres eeisss'es wet. ?r',.n
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AVOID ALL QUACKERY,
And take Medicines Prepared by Regular
Physician O,,lg


Physician Only.
A REMEDY for each Disease, and all
N Pain Cured.-Coughs, Colds, Consumption,
Group, Whooping- Cough, Liver Complaint, Dyspep,
STA, Indigestion, Sour Stomach, Scrofula, and all
Skin Eruptons, Fever and Aguc, Bilious Fever,
Cholera, Cholera Morbus Dysentery, Bowel Alice
tons, Piles, Sore and Weak Eyes, Rheumatism, Heart
Disease, Palptaton, Neuralgia, Kidney and Bladder
Affections Dropsy, Falling Of the Womb, and Female
DR.. J. s. Roses celebrated Family Medi-
cines the result of thirty years practice in Phil
adelphia. His prescriptions are for each complaint,
and have been well tested and approved by hundreds
Of physicians and thousands Of patients
DIR. J. =. Roses Cough Syrup or Expec-
torant.-This Syrup, having stood the test Of many
years experience as remedy for irritation or inAan-
nation OF the Lungs, Throat or Bronchial is acknow-
lodged by all to be remedy eminently superior 10
all other known compounds used for the relief and
radical cure Of Coughs, Colds Asthma Consumption,
and all Lung diseases. Price so cents and a.
DIR. J. s. Roses Whooping-C Cough Syrup.
This preparation always relieves and prevents the
Wbooping- Cough from running into other diseases,
such as Inflammation Of the Lungs, Dropsy in the
Chest and Consumption. Ii gives instant relief and
frequently cures in one week. Price so cents
DIR. j. 3. Roses Group Syrup.-Children are
also liable 70 Group which dangerous complaint
yields Immediately to DR.. =. $. ROSES Never Fail
ing Group Syrup. Price 95 cents
DIR. j. 8. Roses Pain Curer cures all pain,
internal and external II may be relied ON for curing
and giving almost instant relief TO Cholera Morbus
Cnonc, ana rams IN tne otonach or Bowels, hheu-
matism from Cold, Sore Throat pains in the Limbs,
Back Side, Chilblans, Spruns, and Bruises. Safe
to all ages. Price ~ IL, 25, and so cents.
DIR. J. 3. Rosc's1 Alternative, or Family
Pills, for Liver Complaints, Dyspepsia Indigestion,
Sour Stomach and Controversies cents
DIR. j. y. Roses Golden Pills, for the Fall
ing Of the Womb, Female Weakness Debility and
Relaxatoe--50 cents.
DIR. Roses Female Pills, valuable remedy
for Female Complaints. Superior TO Hoopers Pills.
25 cents.
DIR. j. y. Roses Compound Extract OF
Buchu, for all diseases Of the Kidneys and Blad-
der, and for Dropsy. Price 30 cents
DIR. j. q. Roses Nervous Cordial, for all
nervous conditions of the system, Neuralgia Heart
Disease, Palpitation, DC, &c.--50 cents. =
All whose constitutions impaired by disease or
weak by nature, should read DR. J. r. ROSES Ned
cal Adoser (which contains description of the dis
Of our climate and the mode of treatmont) IL
can be had without charge Of
r. b. GILMAN,
g, ST0TT a co,
w. ii. GILMAN,
J. w. MARIN,
PATTERSON 4 MARIN,
ID. d. CLARK,
II. H. MCPHERSON,
w. T. EVANS,
KIDwELL a LAWRENCE,
J. d. MOORE,
Washington, d. G.
j. l.. KIDWELL,
Georgetown.
And by all dealers ia Alexandria, Virginia
Jan 6-eoif Gm
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AUCTION SALES.
BY Il. y. WRIGHT, Auctioneer.
N INTENSIVE AND PEREMPTORY

IL Sale Of Dry Goods--0n Monday next, the 9th
of February at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, 10 be continued
from day TO day until closed out shall sell without
reserve, ut the store of M. l.. Williams, No. 100
Bridge street. his entire stock of
FRESH DRY GOODS,
Consisting Of super and fine Cloths all coors Cassi-
meres and Cassnets, super Merino and silk Vestngs,
Tweeds, Drilngs, Cottenades, Ducks, &c. super
white and colored Fannels, heavy Woollen goods for
servants Dress Goods, in Silks Merinos, De Laines
Alpacas, Poplins, Ginghams Calicoes, &c Plaid and
striped Cottons Tckings Checks, broad and beached
Cottons, Osnaburgs, Burlaps. super Irish Linens,
Diapers, Napkins, DC. Blankets, Baizes and Garrett
ings, Oil Cloths super linen silk, and cotton Humid
kerchiefs Silk woollen, and cotton Hosiery, Gloves
Suspenders, &c.
A large variety Of Shawls, Embroideries, Laces
Insertiugs, Lawns, Muslins, &c.
Rich and plain Bonnet Ribbons, Sewing Silks
Spool Cottons, Threads Buttons, Tapes, Pins Need
les, Trimmings, Esscuces for the Toilette, Combs,
Brushes, &c, forming together the most desirable
stock ever offered at auction.
Terms Of sale All sums Of and under $25, cash
over $25 and under $50 credit of 80 days; over
500 and under H5, go days; over $75 and $780, 80
days; over 800 credit Of months, for approved
endorsed notes, bearing interest
EDWARD s. WRIGHT,
Auctionecr.
n. p. Goods at private sale till day Of sale.
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NOTICE.

TIME Trustees of the Fifteenth street
IL Presbyterian Church, Grew. John +. Cook pas
tor being pressed TO meet their obligations in Kqui
dating the debt due on their new house Of worship,
have been induced at considerable expense, to en-
gage the services Of the celebrated Miss E. T. GREEN
yield, the Black Swan" as she is termed, origi-
naly Of Natchex, Mississippi, TO give two or three
Concerts for the benefit of said Church, during the
ensuing week. (of the evenings Of her appearance due
notice will be given,) at 1-2 o'clock.
Tickets so cents each Reserved seats engaged at
the church on the day Of each concert between the
hours of IL and O'Clock, 81 90 each.
The friends and benevolent generally, are respect
fully invited to patronize the same.
WIN. SLADE,
Chairman Of Board Of Trustees.
Tickets 10 be had at the following bookstores Tay-
lor Maury's, Ellis's, Daviss, and Frank Taylors.
ian "a
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Fatal RaiLroad Disaster.

from this city for Bath and Augusta ran off the
track this morning about three miles from Pre-
cumscoth river, in Falmouth. The engine was pre-
cipitated down an embankment into small stream,
carrying the engineer, Mr.. Small, and the fireman,
Mr.. Ames, with It, Mr.. Small was fastened be-
meath the engine and was drowned, while Mr. Ames
was instantly killed. The passengers escaped un-
injured.
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NOAlSE VI CO-FAtINEiNS
WASHINGTON HALL TAURANT,
Corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and Sixth street.
South side.
Ii M. DUBANT begs leave to say to
u his friends and former customers that he has
disposed Of his late establishment, under the St.
Charles Hotel and to inform them that he will here
after be found at the above named Restaurant which
will be conducted under the joint management Of
BENTER Il DUBANT.
The firm beg TO assure their friends and the public
generally that exerons will be spared by them to
deserve continuance of the favor and patronage
they have heretofore respectively received and that
their establishment for order cleanliness and atten-
ton to the wants of their visiters shall be unsur
passed in this, or any other city.
Their LArder will always be supplied with the most
choice Winds Luxuries and Delicacies that the mar
ket Afford and their Bar well stocked with bever
ages OF the most favore kinds and best qualities To-
WIN +. BENTER,
jan 31-eo6t PETER M. DUBANT.
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COMFORTABLE QUARTERS. OPPO-
SITE WILLARD,S HOTEL.
Il PARLOR and Chamber, plain but
~ neatly furnished, both rooms fronting on Penn
sylvania avenue.
Gentlemen wishing pleasant location, are re-
quested TO call and examine the rooms.
s. w. HANDY,
Nos. 227 and 229, Penn. avenue.
ian 3l--8tx
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CINCINNATI, Jan. 30.--At Mount Pleasant in
this county, about fifty women attacked and de-
molshcd large quantity of liquor, belonging to
tavern-keeper, and dragged the owner through the
liquor, which stood six inches deep on the floor
Warrants we're sworn out in the police court for
about twenty, but the police returned this after
noon, and reported an inability TO make arrests.
They viii 90 out again with endorsements tonight
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Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, Jan. sl.--There were no sales Of
-four this morning. Howard street is held at So so,
and City Mills at So rs. Wheat-the offerings
were 10000 bushels; white, at - a 81 o5, and
red, good TO prime, at 81 95 az. Corn--transac-
tons showed a slight Improvement in prices sales
Of yellow at 81 80 cents; white at s5 cents.
Oats, 900 bushels sold at 50 "a centsfor Penn
sylvania, and SO SO cents for Maryland and vr-
ginia
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Sno,n Sfor1n al he Kast.

CHICAGO, Jan. 29.-We have had another fierce
storm Of snow and wind. The train on the Chi
cago and Mississippi railroad, with large number
of passenger and several members Of the Legsla-
ture, were frozen up on the prairie, in snow some
eight feet deep. The passengers burned the cars,
and by robbing the cars Of a consignment Of oys-
tiers, preserved themselves from starvation. BY
last accounts they were still there. Relief how
ever, had been sent to them on Saturday night.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-31

On the 3oth instant, by the Rev. DR.. Cole THOMAS
J. WILLIAMSON TO JASEC. HoopxH, all Of this city
Isaac BRApLKY, 70 Miss FRAxcrs .BRopHEAp, all Of
this city.
On Tuesday morning, by the Rev. John G. Smith,
HssDLY NELSON, Esq, 70 Miss ELrz.RrrH MoRSLANp
And, on the same morning, by the same, ALLEN
@. Fox, Esq, 70 Miss MAsrHA v. wHALKY, all Of
Virginia.
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sEBAsTOPOL NOT TAKENI

SEBASTOPOL NOT TAKENI
DUT numerous quantities Of those beau
- tiful Daguerreotypes are take every day, UNI
surpassable in tone, finish, &c. We have a
SKY Wight,
which, for softness Of light is not equalled in the
United States; this, coupled with Prof +. g. Tall
MADGE'S long experience in several Of the leading
galleries in Boston and New York. renders it hardly
probable for us To get poor picture.
AL we ask is for the public to call and satisfy
themselves.
Pictures for % cents and upwards.
Gallery on Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth
and Tenth streets, over Calls Jewelry Store.
jan 8l--3t* G. ID. STEWART, Proprietor
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Critical Situation Of Passengers on The Ohio Rive

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 30.--There was an intense ex-
element here to-day, on account of the ferry-boat
for the Jacksonville and Cincinnati train, with
two hundred passengers, becoming lodged in the
ice in the falls this morning. She grounded, and
the ice gorgcd around her in such manner that,
for some time, Il was thought all on board would
be lost. Finally, however, all were rescued by the
life-beats The boat, IL is thought, win prove a
total loss
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DOG LOST.

DOG LOST.
STRAYED or stolen, from 3IO Virginia
- avenue, Isla I'd, liver-c ,lored Pointer Puppy,
unusually tall and slim, white breast, having on a
steel collar.
Any information leading to his recovery, whether
from finder, receiver, or thief, will be rewarded
j. b. PLEASANTS,
jan 29--3t Treasury Department
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BosroN, Jan. sl.--The Conard steamer Canad'
left her dock this morning at 10 o'clock for Liver
pool, via Halifax. She took out 81 passengers
and s27s,000 in specie.
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Later from, Texas.

New ORLEANS, Jan. 29.-Texas dates to Thurs
day have been received here. A battle is reported
near Pecos river, between the Rangers and Ca
manche Indians, in which the former were vctor-
GUS, killing seven and capturing many more.
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Provii,cial Secretary Of CANADA.

MONTREAL, Jan. 30.-George Etienne Cartier,
an advocate of this city, and descendant of the
famous jacques Cartier, who first explored this
country, has been appointed Provincial Secretary.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-31
HAMS AND FLOUR.

- 80 bbs. choice Family and Extra super
Flour, for family use
Also, 85 old Hams, prime article, cured in vir-
ginia, two years old. For sale BY
JESSE b. WILSON,
No. S27 Pennsylvania avenue,
Jan 2b--8taw2w Between 9th and 7th SITS.
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PRACTICAL PLUMBING ESTABLISH

No SIG, 9TH street. opposite the Intelligcncer Office.
vuyHE subscriber having completed his ar-
il rangements in his new store, Is now ready to
furnish and put up all articles in hs the above line Of
business, and would state that having served an APP
premiership with New York firm, be feels fully
competent 70 do all work ntrusted 10 him, with du-
rsbiity, promptness and despatch.
deos 1s r. II. SIMS, Practical Plumber
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Gopernorship of Nep Hampshire

MANCHESTER, N. H., Jan. 30.--The Know-No.
thing Convention to-day nominated Ralf Metcalf
of Newport, for Governor, vice preacher Moore
who was found to be ineligible for the office.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-31

METROPOLITAN MECHANICS, INSTI-
TUTE LECTURES.
DR OF. WHITAKER will deliver a
- course Of lectures before the Institute on tho
ARTS OF THE BIBLE
The first lecture will be delivered on Wednesday
evening next 3lst instant, in the Institute rooms
over g. I. Parker's store, at 1-2 o'clock.
This lecture will comprise
Bailding Brick-mahiag, agriculture, hills, de-,
all to be illustrated by numerous drawings.
The public are respectfully invited.
Lecture free. BY order
p. M. PEARSON,
jan 29--3t Intel Recording Secretary.
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Mr.. MALONE RAYMOND having, some. time
since, witnessed on the Continent of Europe the
traordinary and wonderful performances OF this high.
lygted Professor Of the Magic Art recently engaged
his valuable services through the chief cities Of Can
ada, for several performances; and great his
attraction, that Re continued 10 crowd the houses
many weeks in succession realizing TO himself clear
profit of more than Twenty Thousand Dollars
large sum Is secured him to visit Washington for
a few evenings, and from the high and deserved rep
utation which precedes him, the Hall WILL no doubt
be filed TO replehon during his stay.
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On the 30tb instant, in the 5sth year Of her age,
Mrs. G. CoLrsoS, formerly Of ST. Msry's county.
Maryland but for the last twenty-hrec years resi-
dent Of Washington
Baltimore Clipper please copy.l
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This Great and Fortunate Magician

Was born In the land OF Robert Burns, but in early
youth visited the Continent Of Europe, where, for
years past he has pracsed the art Of Conjura-
ton and Mighty Magici and has acquired not only
vast wealth. but the highest professional renown IN
his artistic Feats of Necromancyi
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sOIREEs MAGIQUEs.
Memoir Of the GREAT MAGICIAN,
MA CALI STE Fri
The Wonder of the AgeI

This extraordinary Professor Of the Cabalistc Art is
engaged by
Mr.. MALONE RAYMOND,
lecturer, Humorist, and author of "Hours in Ire
land and other lands, y to appear in oil his Nee
romantic Wonders, at
ODD FELLOWS HALL,
For Six Nights, commencing on
Monday Evening, January Goth, 1855,
And following evenings.
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Bosros, Jan. sl.--Wilson was elected this morn
ing, by majority Of one in the State Senate.
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arrest of a Gang Of Burolars

TORONTO, Jan. 80.-Three men, named Ward,
johnson, and Boldly, have been arrested here on
suspicion of being part of gang who have been
engaged in burglaries which have lately taken
place here. A check found on one of them impli-
Gates them in the robbery of the Hamilton post of
fees. They were armed with six barellcd revolv-
ers bowie knives, &c.
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WILLIAM G. DEALE
Tenders his services to the public generally, as
MEASURER OF ALL KINDS OF WORK CON-
NECTED WITH BUILDING.
Office ON u street, near It'll, second story,
Near Patriotic Bank, Washington jan 81
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be abolished national guard TO be estsblished,
the Legislature TO consist of two Chambers; Sens-
tors TO be elected for life, with property qusli6ca
tons one representative in every fifty thousand
citizens to be elected the courts to meet annually
and to regulate strength Of the army also 70 give
assent to Royal marriages, and appoint regency
when occasion requires.
The Swiss conference was about 10 be opened,
with view Of adjusting the existing difficulties
between Austria and Switzerland
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Ne,o YORK. Moyksts.

New York, Jan. al.--Cotton is sitter, but not
quotably lower. Flour has an upward tendency,
and prices are rife above yesterdays quotations
sales Of $500 bbls good Ohio at ss rs 40 ls 81
Southern, sales Of 1900 bbls. at SO 81 l2a9 81 IA
Corn is upward and the market is firm sales Of
1000 bush. western mixed at 90 cents. Pork
sales Of mess at $l2 so IL SO. Beef is unchang.
ed, with limited business at previous rates. Lard
is unchanged, with moderate demand. Whskey,
sales of Ohio at so a SO IL.
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a MEXICAN RIFLEMEN, CAPTAIN
n ]. l.. Smith, will meet at the Armory, corner
Of Seventh street and Louisiana avenue on to-mor-
row evening, Thursday at o'clock.
Punctual attendance is requested.
nov 22--Wly
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LOST,
AN G Street, Pennsylvania avenue, or
~ Twelfth street, Island, on Saturday, the Goth
inst, Doctor'sDiploma Case, containing the Diplo-
ma Of DR.. A. g. Brown and the Certificate of Mem
bership Of VIM. Brown, in Cincinnati Society A
liberal reward viii be paid for the delivery Of them
to GEO. +. MASSEY, agent Thirteenth street, No.
42S. ian 2g--8t#
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LOOK At THIsi
" ID ON or before the first of
w March. in this city, small house with store
room attached for such, fair price will be paid in
cash.
Address No; so2, sth street, near the Navy Yard
Washington, ID. G.
ian 24--d9w&
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SMITHSONIAN LECTURES.
I'm "Wednesday night, Rev. J.. l.. Fletcher
" will deliver lecture on BRAZIL.
On Friday night Hon. Geo. P. Marsh win lecture
on THE CAMEL.
Lectures commence at Ia O'Clock,
jan a1--eo2t
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One Week Later from California; GAO 200
in Gold.

New YoRx, Jan. 30.-The steamer Star Of the
West arrived here this evening with 200 passen-
gers from California, and 100000 in gold, con
signed as follows :--Messrs. Duncan, Sherman, &
Co., 100000; Adams Co., $l07, 200; Wells,
Fargo & Co, $4,000; Drexel Il Co., $25, 900 !;
Newhouse h Spatz, $4,000
The Sierra Nevada arrived at San Francisco on
the 9th.
Copious rains prevailed throughout the State,
and the miners and agriculturists were rejoicing
under the improved prospects, The storm Of the
LIST inst did much damage in many places.
The State Legislature assembled on the I'd, when
Mr. Stone (Whig) was elected Speaker of the As
sembly.
From the territory acquired under the Gadsden
treaty there are reports in various shapes of dis
coyeries Of rich mines Of gold and copper.
Emigration was tending towards the new pur-
chase, and It would soon be filed up with an active
population.
A majority Of the prisoners who escaped from
the penitentary had been recaptured