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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-06-11

+ II. MAGHEE & CO., wholesale dealers in Foreign
., and Domestic Dry Goods First street. between Main
and Sycamore SITS. lmh27-1yl
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-06-11
STORAGE WANrFn

AAI prepared Fire Proof WaTehouss
w a6y quantity of GRAIN Produce or Merchandise,
tho most liberal terms.
Having large and airy stairs parteula- care viii
taken OF Household Furniture Agricultural tnpleent
and al kinds goods liable damage from damp
longer when desired
Warehouse located Locust street and W and T.
Canal and convenient for shnping hy River Rail
road. Applyto novf GEO. FOSTER & co.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-06-11
CEs ACK EHs At WaoLEsA Al.E AND RErAII..

FHNHE Underssned Constantly keeps hand
ment oliresh Water, Butter and Sugar Crackers and
also Soda Pilot Breaa which
ed by the latest improved Machinery they be sold
low price Taee the West and exeel1ed
quality by other mandatory
stock always hand my Shop street.
Sycamore and Vine. mh2gtf j. SINZICH.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-06-11
NOTICE.

ME ESSRS. LEWIS. d HOWARD having purchased our
a Wharf boat wish thanks for the liberal
bestowed hitherto and to ask connu
an o the towards them.
beg say further friends OF town and to all,
continue Commission and forwarding business
hereofore We have engaged ample Wharfboat facilities
River having Canal and other Warehouses here
tore do hesitate insure satisfaction in nat depart
continue make liberal advances all operty
signed for sale orshpment correspondents and
also promptly m all orders for the purchase
goods produce of the having ample facilities
do business the best advantage for
Office as formerly under the Telegraph Office.
e22-tf JOHN s. MITCHELL & SON.
NsL IIl hIack Cnttnn Hnse- assortad nnnM
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-06-11

FANS! KEEP COOL!
TENHE undersigned have in large supply of all
u kinds OF Fans which will be sold low prices by
ap3J SHANKLIN d REILLY.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11
OltINIuNNG

IMPORTANT FROM ACAPULCO. You will remember
that some time since, when wild reports of the
wealth of the Guerrero gold mines were in circula.
tion, warned you that probably the whole hum.
bug was an invention of Alvarez and Denman, the
American Consul, to attract Adventures, who when
they should find gold, would be compelled to
enter the service of Alvarez By news received
yesterday from Acapulco, by letter and by coryer.
sation of persons from persons that place. my sup.
position, as stated to you is confirmed. Alvarez
ana ms party were expecting to obtain from San
Francisco one thousand men, who would be very
valuable in an attack on Santa Annals forces; for
the native troops of Alvarez are worthless except
when acting in the defensive ON their own land.
Instead OF one thousand men, only six had ar
rived who were assured most solemnly by Consul
Denman that the reports Of the richness of the
gold mines were true They placed faith in his
word purchased an outfit of provisions. tools, and
so FORTH and started for the mines, with John
Moore, Portuguese, who pretended to have been
in the mines as Il guide
On the way. the Americans began to suspect that
Moore intended to desert them, and they watched
him closely. Finally they arrived at the pretend
ed mines, and it was evident that there was
no gold and no mining there Thereupon the
Americans held a lynch court and ended the mat
ter by hanging Moore. Alvarez, on hearing of the
affair." sent out soldiers to arrest the Americans but
the latter were not to he found
The report published here 6rst in the 7own Talk,
IF the execution. is correct. Forty-two officers,
who had served under Santa Anna, were shot be-
cause they refused to serve Alvarez. Soon after
wards. six prisoners were taken from jail. compelled
To dig their own gra: es and then cut down with
hatchets (mdchetes.) he native of these MURDERS
appears to have been fear for report had reach
ed Acapulco, though KIN wn only to the Off
GERS. that Comontort had been defeated and was
upon the retreat Alvarez is in great want Of
money and he takes forced loans from ull those
whom he knows to have money Chronicle
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

MooRE PosT OFFICE DEVELOPMENTS. We al
uded yesterday to the fact that two parcels of
money had been found among waste paper at a
paper mill in Baltimore county, supposed to have
come from the Baltimore post Office. We learn
that Mr.. Daniel B. Wilhelm. most worthy gen
tleman we'll known in this city. who keeps paper
mill near Uniontown, in Baltimore county. last No
vember purchased in Baltimore "a parcel of old
paper. which he sent to his mill to be worked over
in the manufacture of wrapping paper Shortly
afer receiving it, one of his hands found letter
among the paper. containing SIS in bank notes.
but the letter was destroyed by the person finding
it, and the money handed over to MIR. Wilhelm.
shortly after this. Mr.. Wilhelm having given
ders that all sealing should be torn Oft of the
old newspaper packages, &c. before they were
thrown into the mill. such Substances were like
lv to iiure the machinery. his foreman was tear
ing off the wax adherng to the paper. and came to
number Of newspaper packages which were torn
open and thrown in to he ground into pulp FL
nally. a package was torn open. and the wrapper
thrown in, and with it II check for $4,000, which
was supposed to he a Cancelled one. many such hav'
ing been found among the old paper On further
unrolling the package large number OF bank
bills were found in the interior wrapper on various
banks. some of them ones, twos. and fves to the
amount of S434 On finding these notes. the check
accompanying them. and the wrapper had both
disappeared in the mill. and no clue could be dis
helm. to whom the money was ali promptly handed
by the foreman. immediately came to the city and
advertised IN tw" papers the fact that they had
found such sums of money among some waste pa
per- and calling on The owners to come forward and
prove their property This money has since b en-
claimed by the special post 'fic" agent Mr. Ma
gure who asserts that the letters or packages con-
tanning them were missing from the lal'im"re post
Office, and that the waste paper purchased doubt
less came from that quarter. MIR Wilhelm. we
learn. gave up the SOS ON the production of let
ter from lady. addressed to MIR Mcguire VIII"
stated that she had mailed such an amount to this
city. which had never reached it's destination He
has we learn. also given up II portion Of the S494
to Mcguire who asserts he has found the owner.
but declines giving up the balance to him. until
the ownership of it is more satisfactorily proved
Mr.. Wilhelm is anxious that the money should
reach its real owner. and is certainly ju>tifahle in
retaining possession Of it until that fact is proved
beyond all controversy. The claiming Of the money
by the Government. is tacit acknvwlei gment that
all the paper mill stories are not un!ounlcd.-Bai-
t1n,ore american.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

T. BELcHER KAY. By the arrival of the brig
Dover, Capt Lowell, from South American ports hy
way of Puna Arenas IN Costa Rica. we learn that
the notorious I. Belcher Kay has been committing
the grossest outrages in Valparaiso Just previous
to the departure of the Dover. he headed band
of rufians and robbers in that city. and robbed Il
livery stable Of $4,000 He was arrested and tried,
but the evidence being insufficient to convict him.
he was discharged whereup,n the enraged cti-
zens gave him formal notice to leave, which it is
supposed he did for Callao Being well known,
however, he can scarcely escape the odium of the
Americans in that part of the world Some of his
gang came board the Dover while lying in th,
harbor Of Guayaquil. and demanded passage to
any port she was going to; but being pointed out
to Capt Lowell as part of Kay's band, he refused
them passage. The English steamer came in
sight shortly after, when they hailed her and took
passage for Panama The residents of the South
American coast have long been annoyed with the
depredations of outlaws, and mt last they have
formed societies to protect themselves in future
AHa
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

CALAvERAs ITEMS The following items we CLEAN
from the Calaveras Chronicle:
The examination Of persons arrested for the as
saul which caused the death of e. W Rheem Esq Ct.
at Cave City held on Tuesday. the 24th ult.
at the court house before associate justice William
The examination continued three days and result
I'd in The committa of all the prisoners. 10 answer
to the crime of murder The names rs follows:
John Castor. ID Hogan. John Walker. Alexander
Bowie and Fat Tuy
On Saturday. 2S,h 'uly, the dead body of IA well
dressed man was found lying on the Stockton road
about mile from Ryrne's Ferry His death wa,
caused by violence. there being large hole on the
top of the Uranium and other marks on his neck
and wrists, such as would be made by binding with
rope or laret. letter was found beside the
body addressed to " Mr. Nj. Mclaughlin, Marvs-
vile. in care of MIR. Moore: and purporting to be
from sister of the deceased He was of medium
height, fair complexion. black hair and whiskers
and apparently about 80 years of age The body
was respectfully inferred by the people at Byrne IS
Ferry A man named Osmer at whose house the
murdered man waS the day previous has been COM
mited for trial to answer the charge of murder.
sufficient evidence having been discovered to war
rant his arrest.
Mexican shot in Il fandango house in Chi
lecta. on Sunday evening Cause-dancng 50
gracefully with Chrna. as to excite the jealousy
and ire of her countryman. who without further
provocation fired at him. One ball struck the left
leg Immediately below the knee, destroying the
snrws and fracluring tho bones drcadfully The
leg was amputated, and the Mexican in fair way
to recover
A serious affair. resulting in the death of tw"
and wounding several other Mexicans. occurred on
Saturday evening last. at Dry Creek about two
miles from FOrmans Cause-a frail woman. The
fight During which it is said about fifty shots were
fred originated between two Mexcans. but soor,
became general among their friends. The camp
was wholly occupied by Mexicans and Chilenos.
who are now separated and scattered over the
country.
Some young gentlemen. desirous to extend tho
circle Of our public amusements have erected "A
very neat Cock lit in the IF Van Iclts Sa-
loon.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

DR.. KEENE. We hear that DR.. Keeue has re-
turned to this county. We expect now to hear all
about why he favored the $1,000 law last winter
A hundred other topics also, will afford him mate.
rial for thrilling speech STATE Printing, for in
stance, will be fruitful theme. Reduction of fees
in ofice he can dilate upon largely the Senatorial
question is another topic on which he should speak
atlength If elected State Treasurer, he will have
good opportunity to log-roll about the Legisla-
for the U. S. Senate. Many people are suspicious
that the Doctor is hostile to Gwin. If 50, they
would like to know it, and would like him all the
better tor telling all about it. Frank confession is
good tor the soul-therefore, let US have u speech
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

MURDER. The Sonora Herald says that quar-
rel occurred between TWO men at French Bar.
Stanisaus, last Saturday morning. which resulted
in the death of one of the parties appears that
some trivial dispute took place between Robert
Hall and William Gregory. both residents of that
place, and that they commenced throwing stones at
each other. The finale of the quarrel was that
Gregory entered his house and brought out large
table knife with which he stabbed Hall three
times, causing almost instant death. Gregory has
since been arrested, and stands committed for trial
on the charge of murder.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

A BAD MEMORY. :" know great overgrown,
first rate man in this place. writes a western
friend, engaged in the mercantile business, who is
much troubled to recollect names, and who one
morning with pencil in hand and quill behind his
ear called out to his partner, Bill, what is John
Stupplebeans first name?' And he never discover
forgot his last name; and with the same uncon-
sciousness sung out Excuse me, Billy but I've
forgot John Stupplebeans last name now!' The
roar Of laughter which ensued restored his mem
ory."
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

D-S. L.. 5 >ZAEkAY'a h4,Ii al cal
Institute is extensively known in this State, that any
ice of ii. him, might supeIfuous. Ye fear
ing th.' there hose who having had need
of medical ad have neglected ascertain The proper
of relief in of misfortune To those beg
leave direct attention DR. Czalkay, who is certainly
Physician of great skill and wonderful success in his pro-
esson The DR.. has devOIed much attention the treat
vailed in his management of them. To those who need
such assistance cheerfuly recommend Dr. L. j. Cap
kay it would be well all to consult him, he
makes charge for consultation, and much good might
result from it. The Dr. guarantees in all cases or
asks no compensuton 81 3m
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

Dry. Every ravine and gulci is as dry as n con-
tribution box. unless supplied with water from
tifcal water courses. The channels of ravines.
gulches and canyons having now been worked time
and again. miners therefore compelled to resort
to the banks and hills. The supply of water is
found inadequate for the extensive operations now
carried on. slnicing in deep dggings No branch
of business in the State offers such inducements
for the investment of capital, canals for mining
purposes--n"ne more permanent in character, and
none 50 lucrative in net returns
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

FAvoRs The Messrs Smith of the Magnolia
Ranch," on Saturday last sent US two enormous
Watermelons. Just for the fun of the thing, we
measured one side of one of these vegetables and
found it to be feet inches long. This doubled,
gives tine longitudinal circumference-4 #. 10 in!
We didn't undertake to measure the other melon.
having only # Rule and no chalk. The broth
ers Smith have our sincere thanks. May they live
and prosper till they're as full of years and honors
rs their melons are full Of deliciousness
Mr.. Wilder proprietor of the ranch just below
town. the other day laid us under obligation for Al
capital fine Melon' seasoned with supply of rare
strawberries Mr. Wilder says his straw berry vines
produce berries the year round He has our thanks
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

The cauldron of politics has been simmering for
some weeks past and is now about reaching the
boiling point more important crisis has never
before occurred in the history of the country. Mis-
management blundering legislation and criminal
selfshness, has well nigh overturned the credit of
the State. Fraud, trickery and double dealing has
corrupted the stream of politics and invaded the
ballot box Corruption with brazen effrontery
stalks abroad at noon day. THE Office should
seek the man" is preached in measured phrase of
hypocrisy to deceive the honest and lead astray the
unwary. When body of rascals concoct n stu
pendous scheme of fraud they generally open with
sweet professions. plead poverty and patriotism and
not unfrequently engage in of prayer.
Akin to this is the course of host of Office hunt
ers throughout the country who are brim full of
patriotism and running over with undying love of
country. shedding a torrent of tears over dangers
that menace the Union. This condition Of things
is annually apparent among partsans who suppose
a nomination equivalent to an election and never
was thoroughly manifested than at the pres
ent moment Old party ties are now loosened the
fountains of the great deep of politics are broken
up and the people themselves moving. aiming at
reformation while the meek office seeker gazcs at
official station and grasps at the drppings of un.
clean legislation.
Now is the time for the people to speak, they
having the common good of the country honestly
at heart should he heard, they have been cheated
too long already therefore let one and all grid on
his armor and use his influence for the election of
men who faithful and honest men whose char
acter and past conduct give assurance of an honest
discharge of duty Anything short of this will not
answer the demands of public opinion, therefore
let each for himself institute a rigid inquiry
into the qualifications and character of every nom
inee presented for their support. The people want
men of purity of life and of unimpeachabe integ-
ry to enact laws and dispense justice none other
should receive their support. Honest and industr-
Gus men have hitherto paid too little attention to
public affairs, while loafers, gamblers and free lunch
boarders have taken the lead, having nothing else
to do being in their opinion born booted and
spurred to ride upon the labor of others through
life without single exertion on their part in any
useful calling Now is the time to make bold
strike, to exterminate the pestilentia influence of
all the lazy drones in the hive of industry
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

ADAMS & Co. The safe and office fixtures of
the Cooma agency of this concern, were sold by
the Sheriff On Monday last. The various articles
sold separately, and all brought good prices.
A portion of the property of /. C. Woods was
sold on Monday by the Sheriff. The Pulgas Ranch
brought $2S,000 and a tract of land on San Fran
cisquito creek $4,000.
The brick building lately occupied by Adams &
Co. at Grass Valley sold last week for S., 750
Its cost was $1,000.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

New CANAL. The sixth canal conveying water
from the river, and passing through this town. was
commenced last week. The work is progressing
rapidly and with the strong force employed will
be completed in a few weeks The demand for
water in this vicinity is truly astonishing. If the
entire river were diverted from its channel, every
drop would be proftaby employed.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

ROBBERY AND MURDER. We copy from the Sac.
ramento Union the following account of an outrage
perpetraed in Calaveras county:
AT 10 o'clock p NJ. on Monday last. two Under
Sheriff, left Drytown for Jackson. with foreign mi
ners' taxes which they had been collecting 1wo
miles out they were attacked by twelve MexicanS,
and after firing all the shots they had retreated to
Drytown, and raised gang to pursue the robbers.
and followed them to Rancheria. two miles beyond
Drytown. On reaching that place, they found that
the Mexcans had arrived there in advance of
them, and that they had rushed into the house and
store of MIR. Francis (partner of Sheath, Arnold
& Co., of Sacramento) shooting and killing every
person in the room-fve, including Mr. and one
woman. They broke open the safe with an axe
robbed it of its contents, and then fed.
THE driver Of the Drytown and jackson stage.
to whom we are indebted for the above intelligence
says that the entire country is alive with persons
searching for the murderers.'
LATER. Three of the gang, says the Tribune,
who committed the murders at Rancheria. were
captured by party VIII" pursued them. and were
executed according to the most approved mode of
Judge Lynch, 1t is to be hoped that similar fate
will shortly overake the rest.
STILL LATER Thirty-two Mexicans, suspected
of being connected with this gang, are under ar
rest, and guarded by two hundred armed men
At last accounts the entire population up in
arms, and the trial of the prisoners progressing
The Mcxcans and Chilenos not arrested have all
been notified to quit the county within twenty four
hours.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

movement is on foot to unite the northern por-
Erpress says that north of line running due east
and west from the mouth of Bear River, the inter
ests of Suffer county are identical with those of
Yuba. Marysville is the market for that portion of
the county
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11
TO ARCHITECTS. a

rg HE Board Of Supervisors Of FL Dorado County invite
plans and spec hcations for Stone JAIL be built
Of granite rock, (of which there is abundant quarry
'he site of the present Jn 10 contain six or eight
single and Two four double cells They also invite pro-
! osals for erecting the building premium Of Two Hun
drcd Dollars vii, be given for he plan approved of and
adopted by he Board, who WI. convene Colona the
III day of August examine and determine The plan
to be adopted and make for erecting The prison
BY order Of the Board of supervisors.
81 st A. STC DENVER Clerk.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

DEAD RoDY FOUND. young man this morning.
while walking through Oregon street. be,wern
jackson and Washington, discovered the body Of IA
dead man lying in the water behind a pile From
the appearance of the body it is supposed the man
has been dead for some time One side of his IA ce
was very much mutilated by the fish His name
we learn is Thomas Benson. The Coroner held an
inquest over his body to-day. and the jury returned
verdict of accidental death. The body will be
kept for two three days to enable friends or rel
atiyes to reclaim is F. Epe Journal. III.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

In an imaginary conversation between Petrarch
and b"ccaci". from the pen of Walter Savage Ian
dor. there is the following passage:
he damps of autumn sink into the leaves and
prepare them for the necessity Of the fall and
thus insensibly We, us years close around us.
detached from tenaciiy life 10y the gentle
pressure of recorded sorruwsr
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

Bruce OVERHEARD. We are informed that the
Democratic Central Committee at meeting week
before last pitched MIR. Bruce overheard, and NOM
mated A. St. Clair Denver for the Senate, in his
place Two or three members of the committee
resigned. Harmony! gentlemen, harmony is inn
portant to the success of good trade.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

INDIANS ON THE UPPER SACRAMENTO. We are
informed by Harvey Boyer. that party Of Indians
attacked several white men, day last week,
Castle Rock. and wounded one Of them very
seriously, by shooting through both of his
checks. The other escaped unharmed.- Shasta
COur,er
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

FATAL ACCIDENT. We are informed by Jack
Horsley that Charles Simmons. from Pennsylvania
was accidentally shot at Chadburns Ranch. on the
Trinity river, Saturday last from the effects Of
which he died the day following. He Was about
81 years of age-Shasta Courier
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11
Bridge Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that thirty days from date
~ hereof, thereafter the Board OF Super
vsos of the County of III Dorado shall be in session. the
undersigned will apply said Board for renewal OF their
License 10 keep Toll Bridge over Weber Greek ut the
crossing of The Placerve and sacramento road:
ORR EVANS
August G, 1855. ~ st
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

Wave, which sailed yesterday for Melbourne, and
the ship Audub'n n. which sailed to-day for Sydney,
carry to Australia n large amount of California
products. consisting of bran, -four wheat. rye oats
barley, and potatoes. They also carrya considcra
BILE amount of American merchandise This louks
well for our young State.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

IMPORTANT TO ARCHITECTS. BY an advertisement
elsewhere in to-days paper, it will be that our
Board of Supervisors purpose erecting the county
buildings so much needed--Court-H House and Jail
Two hundred dollars is liberal offer for the design
and will no doubt call out good one.
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

POLICE BUSINESS. Twenty four arrests were
made by the police of San Francisco during the
twenty-iour hours ending at II o'clock on Friday
night.-Sdc. Union of Monday last.
nice place for immigrant associations, and a
sweetscented place for families to live in!
The Empire County argus., 1855-08-11

Low WATER. Among our citizens, we have the
original builders of Suffers MILL who say that
the South Fork Of the American River is lower
than ever before within their recollection