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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-15

The village Of La Crosse, Wisconsin,
at tho terminus Of the La Crosse and
Milwaukee Railroad, vas laid ont only
four years ago, and is now said TO con
tain two thousand houses. 1t supports
a newspaper, and enjoys tho frequent
visits Of some 80 different steamboats,.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-15

nea.JonN VAN buren,, who has proba-
bly, promoted more than any other single
individual tho discussions between the
lizards and the 'Softs' of New York, pro.
fesses nov TO be DESTROYS Of union, and
Che selection Of a Union Delegation to tho
next National Convention. In late let
ter to the Albany Atlas, he dlsclaimg all
desire Of individual advancement, and
says he will enter into bonds, with good
sureties, not to hold any office, State or
National, for ten years from this date, and
SO far from considering this priystioo or
sacrifice; he will mako the exemption n
good consideration for promising to paw
annually for the same period, to the Dom
ocratic State Committee, $3.50 towards tho
legal expenses Of election,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-15

FIRE AT RICHMOND, ---.On Saturday a fire.
occurred at Richm ond Va, which eonsum.
ed the Shakespeare House, owned b. j. NJ.
Winston, ndoccupied BY Tie Iessrs. Brad.
ley, whose loss is $4,000, and insurence
$1,000. Mr. Winston was insured 70 $3
600. The apothccmy store of 2ocharrison
d Go. was also nearly destroyed, but In.
sured for s., 900.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-15

0S5- The Magistrates Of Upsbur county
have held meeting and determined to re-
build their Courthouse, Clerks Offices and
Jail, Immediately. Proposals IRE invited
lby the committee, until the goth instant.
The work to be completed by or before the
lst of January, 1857.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-15

UrThe ettamount subject TO draft in the
various treasures Of the United States was :,
on the goth Of November, S23, o7i,S6s 10.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-15

"A son Of Mr.. J. Jennings, near Dan
vile, Va, was oCcidcntly burned to death a
few days since.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-15
IHQNGATNGTwG:
Words Of Wisdom and Warning,

SATURDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1865.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-27
DIR. j. II. DULTN

XKTOULD respectfully inform the citizens of Ell Dorado
w and the adjoining counties that he still resides in
Union city, his old stand where he will be happy to ad
minister for any who wish his
vices He nothing of mercuria corrosive nature
internal remedy he purues the old German method
of discriminating judging diseases by the Urine, in
which he has not failed to give definite description of the
disease. He also proposes to describe all
INTERNAL DISEASES
by the pulse In all external diseases he wishes see the
patient If those who may have tried their family Physi
clans, and they have failed to relieve them will call him.
that in most they would receive entire satisfaction
the following diseases he has had unparalleled success
in Affections affections of the liver, dyspepsia,
ebr diseases in their various types, peursy, asthma,
coughs, colds, etc.
INCIPIENT CONSUMPTION,
rheumatism, fits dropsy cancers, white swelings ulcers
of all kinds sua piles diseases of the Spleen ntestnes
and kidneys DISTINCTIONS of the urine organs all kinds
of Female Diseases if certificates of any account
he could obtain those of hundreds who has realized such
unparalleled benefit and relief by taking his Medicine,
only in attacks but diseases of long standing which
has perhaps been lingering and peyng upon the vtas for
months and perhaps years Ali those who may have
sion seek the aid of Physician would do we'll to give
him call and and test the matter for themselves He
is tied down to old notion fine spun theories but the
ories principles and remedies which he has found by dill
gent study and close adherance to the laws of human
nature experience and practice be ecacous and infa
be when in the power of medicine and all he asks is for
his practice be appreciated in accordance it merits
he knows the systems whether of medicine any other
science must stand fall by the effects they produce
Call and see for yourselves.
l6 3m Uniop City, Feb. %, 1854
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-27
DIR. HUNGERFORD'S

Corner Washington street and Washington place, oppo
Francisco.
The Doctor having taken all the rooms has arranged
them that he be consulted in privacy by his PATIENTS
either male or female without being by any person
except himself.
In the treatment Diseases entrusted to his del
eterous drugs or medicines administered.
Rooms and board for persons who may wish to remain
private u few days under his treatment
To THE LApIEs.-The Doctor has Private Hospital
under the charge of excellent Maron expressly for the
reception of Females.
NJ B. All letters of advice, enclosing Ten Dollars (and
no othcr) will be promptly attended to.
as- Remember DIR. HUNGERFORD, No. 226t Du-
pont street, between Jackson and Washington sts San
Francisco.
Office hours from o'clock A. NJ. to 8 p NJ.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-27
Miners Exchange and Savings Bank
CORNER OF MONTGOMERY AND SACRAMENTO STREETS
BAN FRANCISCO.

IL monies deposited in this Bank sums not exceed
IA ing One Thousand Dollars, payable demand,
and deposits of One Thousand Dollars Mt one days sight
lst 1885, will draw interest the of one and half
per cent. per month.
All specie deposits of less than one hundred dollars
made for six months and over, will draw interest at the
rate of two per cent per month.
On the 1t of September of each year depositos will be
notified of any change of the Of interest for the
ing year.
ted States Branch Mint will receive immediate attention
eight hours and the charge in all cases will only be one
and half per cen including all charges for assay and
coinage or one half cent for assay alone, when the
amount is fifty and upwards all amounts under ff
ty ounces, the price will be FIVE dollars.
Miners and Merchants leaving Gold Dust at this Bank
ing House to be assayed have immediate advance
on their gold without any charge for advancing.
Bills of Exchange the Eastern States, ninety days
from date at sixty days from sight, will be drawn at-par
Sight Drafts will be drawn at three per cent the usual
rates at tho time of drawing.
Mint Certificates purchased at reasonable discount
Gold dust and gold bars purchased at the highest market
price.
Rich Quartz Specimens valued free of charge and the
highest prices paid for them when offered for sale.
The usual Banking facilities extended to Merchants and
Traders and the Bank will be kept open for the
dation of Depositors until 81 NJ, and until 10 p NJ
Saturdays.
N. B.-Miners remit their Moneys or Gold Dust in
sealed packages, through Wells Fargo Co.'s and Adams
instructions they may deem proper, with the full
ance that attention will be paid to their instructions
relative to tho same A. S. WRIGHT,
42 3m Banker.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-27
FROM DIR. HUNGERFORD'S

PRIvATE MEDICAL. Rooms, of Washington street
and Washington place. opposite the Hall Records and the
Lafayette Restaurant, San Francisco. Cal.
Where all diseases of private character receive the
treatment necessary affect speedy and eectual
those annoying and distressfu complaints The envabe
reputation Dr. Hungerord has earned for himself by his
extraordinary in all diseases of private nature,
avoids the long advertisements of bombastc promises of
the empires of the day. lavishy held out but seldom
fulfilled Medicines sent to all parts of the country,
with directions for their
Nocturnal Emissions Ulcers in the Throat Syphilis
Gonorrhea Structures, Gee and those dreadful symptoms
of the head throat and skn under Dr. Hungerfords
treatment healed in incredibly short time, without
mercury Young who have become victims of solitary
vice, that dreadful and destructive habit which ruins both
body and mnd call Immediately DR.. Hungerford, and
you depend upon being restored to heah great
est of Gods blessings. ..t .r .5
STONE GRAVEL, &c.-The efficacy of DIR. Hunger
fords Lhron Trpc has proved beyond doubt to be the
most certain cure in the above named Amost painful
that the human frame is most subject to. 41tf
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-27
STATE OF cAL1FoRNIA, County of Ell porad.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Ell Dorado
In the District Court llth Judicial District
. Cornelius Coolidge VS. Willard Snow, F. Z. Ford John
ttenwood and - Collier.
The People of the State Of California to Willard Snow
greeting:
You are hereby summoned to be and appear before the
swer the complaint of Cornelius Cooedge plaintiff filed
herein against the above named defendants within forty
days after service hereof upon you Exclusive of the day
seryce) Said action is brought to recover the sum of
1894 03 with interest and costs of suit for goods mining
tools, liquors &c., furnished said defendants and for board
Of defendants aborers And if you to appear and an
swer the said complaint as above required Judgment will
be rendered by default in accordance with the PRAYER
thereof
(~~~) Witness my hand with the seal of said Court
is. affixed, at office in Cooma, this the 2Oth day of
XIV October, A. ID. 1854.
.i4 tr. A. Ste. DENVER, Clerk
By A. d. WALDRoN, Deputy Clerk
On reading the affidavit of said plaintiff and the COM
plant herein it is ordered that service of upon
said defendant, Willard Snow, be made by publishing the
same in the Empire County Argus week for three
months JAMES JOHNSON, County Judge
Attest: A Ste. DENVER, Clerk.
~ an tBy A. D. WALDRoy, Deputy Clerk.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-27
DR.. Whelpley's Medical Cards.
tr-. STRANGERS f
VISITING SAN FRANCISCO WILL REMEMBER
( DIR. WHELPLEY'S .
M = DI G AL OFFICE


Corner OF Sansome and Commercial streets,
QLoNa WHARF,)
Opposite the ST. Nicholas, Nianc, and Crescent City
Hotels,
(Up Stairs)-Entrance Sansome street.
FOR PRIVATE CONSULTATION
IN ALL CASES OF VENEREAL DISEASE, ACUTE
AND CHRONIC, |f'-
Such SYPHILIS, SECONDARY AND CONSTITUTIONAL AT
FEcrIoNs, GoNoRRHoEA, SEMINAL WEAKNESS,
GLEET AND STRUCTURE
ALSO, b.t
ALL DISEASES PECULIAR TO THE FEMALE SEX
PRoLArsUs, UTERI Calling Of the Uterus),
FLOUR ALBUs, HYsTERM,
BARRENNEss, Etc.
ALSO
PANAMA AND MARSH FEvERs, FEVER AGUE, REMIT
AND BILIOUS FEvERs, AND EVERY SPECIES OF
.. MALARIA DISEASE ITS CONSEQUENCES. g.
&J- No CHARGE FOR CONSULTATION.
BE- Patients be assured that their maladies will
WITH, but treated always upon strictly scien
tifc principles. 1871" M
Speedy Cure guaranteed In almost all Cases.
Remember that DR.. WIS Office is on the of Com
mercal and Sansome streets, Uong Wharf) up stairs,
entrance Sansome, opposite ST. Nicholas, Nantic and
Crescent City Hotels.
J. D. WHELPLEY, Nj. d.,
5 3m % - San francisco.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-27
Henry M. Fiske,
DRUGGIST AND APOTHECARY

"OULD inform the citizens Of Ell Dorado County in
w general and MUD SPRINGS in particular that he has
on hand large assortment of DRUGS, MEDICINES
PAINTS and OILS, as well full supply of the best
Patent remedies usually found in Drug Establishments
TIONS, which he is receiving by every steamer direct
from the publishers and which he will dispose of at the
lowest rates. r
sI- Store-Postofice Buildings Main St.. Mud Springs
January 4th, 1854. .. ~ ta1e zoo [i2tf1
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-27
Testimonials from the Press.
TFron the Echo du Pacifque.'1

DOCTOR HU NGERFORD.
We wish to call the attention of readers the ad-
veremen of this gentleman, whose extensive practice
and great sufficient to induce all those afflicted
give him call The Doctor is not only regularly
ted Physician but he has the principles honesty
feel for his fellow beings He has undoubtedly
tce than any other Physician in San Francisco and is
fast increasing To those acquainted with the Doctor
say nothing as to skill and integrity, as they well
pont street, and you will find that friend in need
friend indeed.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-27
Accommodation Stage Line.
Diamond Springs to GEORGETOWN

uNlE subscriber having extended his line Diamond
~ Springs will I run four horse Coach daily between
Mud Sprngs-leaving Georgetown 81 o'clock A. NJ,
and arriving at Diamond at IL. Returning, will leave
Diamond at IL NJ. Arriving at Georgetown at P. NJ.
OFFlCEs-Georgetown at the Georgetown Hotel, Da-
mond Springs, at the Howard House.
Having line of Stages for the past two years, be-
Georgetown and Cooma the undersigned feels
dent that in extending this line Diamond he offer
such accommodations to merit the patronage of the
public ...
In connection with the above passengers be forward
ed by TRAIN OF SADDLE ANIMALS, to Todd's
ROBERT ELLIS.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-27

G. j. RackIIne,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW:
Office Main street, opposite Winters Hotel.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-27
From, the ".Southern Medical Journal. 81
PROFESSOR HUNGERFORD.

Although opposed to the system of Advertising, yet
deem it but just to this gentleman to admit that his system
of treatment in Private Diseases is undoubtedly the
approved one now in throughout the civilized world
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-27
Important to Miners, Travellers
AND MEN OF BUSINESS.

AND MEN OF BUSINESS. n
STRANGERS visiting San Francisco from the interior
~ frequently wish to consult physician. Not knowing
whom to trust they sometimes fall into the hands of
pretenders void of conscience of knowledge That
they may escape those dangers DIR. WHELPLEY takes
this occasion to inform them that his office is now
At the corner of SansOmc and Commercial SITS
Opposite the ST. NICHOLS,
.f.H tt'l. NIANTIc, and
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-27
AMERICAM HOUSE.

SITUATED ON PIETY HILL, OPPOSITE COURT HOUSE,
~ THE Propretors take great pleasure in return
I'M ing thanks to the public for the increased patronage
extended to their house, and promise that it shall
A1neAh not go unrewarded. ! = Et ht
The table, which is under the personal management Of
of the propretors will always be supplied with the
best the county affords
The House has bedrooms and parlors well furnished
with everything necessary for convenience and comfort
There is good stable and Wagon yard attached
MARCHANT " CROCKER,
febIS tt PRoPRIETORS.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-27
SIERRA NEVADA HOUSE,

MAIN STREET, CoLoMA
NIS Hotel is elegantly fitted up for the reception Of
IL Families and Travellers, well also, for the
mediation of regular Boarders Every luxury the County
affords will always be found on the table.
.r. BEDS AND BEDDING
Not surpassed by any Hotel in the mountains.
WAGON AND HAY YARD.
Connected with this Hotel is extensive Stable and
Hay Yard and Hay and Grain always hand. The pat
of this House may be assured of polite attention, and
charges moderate any similar establishment in the
country.
Thankful for past favors, the undersigned socts
tinuance of the public patronage.
Sept. H,'l854 44 r. CHALMERS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-03-23
ALLEGAsr County, Maryland,
March 81, 1855.
To tie Editors of TIE Eueuirg Star:

To the Editors Of the EUening Star:
Gentlemen-You will favor me by publish.
ing the following reply to an undeserved and
rude assault made on me the 18th inst, in
the columns of paper styled the American
Organ, published in Washington City. refer
to the article headed Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal - Foreign Ibfuehcs." Whilst expose
the shadouy and upm anly ground the author
of this article stands on, / shall make no
effort to beauty Of style; my sole purpose
will be to present to the reader the ample
and unt mbellished truth. The writer com
msnc.s with the old song, Another instance
Of the effects Of placing foreigners IN respon-
sible stations, occur Cd on the LIST inst at the
meeting of the Board of Directors OF the Chez
apeake and Ohio Canal Company Agsin,
he says: "A sscsnsy had occurred In the
superintsndeDcy Of the Western Division OF
Canal, and . native born cilisen Of Mary land,
highly recommended for bis peculiar htness
for such post, was an applicant
All OF the applicants were native born Gun
Gems, land there were uapy) Further. The
aPrciotee Is not only nstive-born Protes.an;
citEon Of Maryland but q resident Of Alsgany
county. one of numerous family, b IN and
raised here, whose ancestors were among the
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mar 90


GALE OF EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD AND
~ Kitchen Furntrre.-On TUESDAY morriIIg
March 9Th, al l0 O'Clock, the residence Of Doc
TOR j. q. Jewell south side OF street, betwecI.
9Th and lota SHALL cell an excellent assortment OF
Furniture, coilsistiDg in part Of
Marble-top mirror front Pier Table
do sofa Table, Handsome Clock
Mahogany hair seat Divans
Solid mahogany Bookcase and Secretary
DO hair seat parl0r Hnd rocking Chair
DO Side Tables and light stand
do Dressing Bureau, Wor.s stand
Beautiful ABhessnn Carpet, Mating
Handsome gilt frame FTers.l ate Mirror
RUBY aud Agate Vases, Mant.l Ornaments
Becstra.is, Mattresses, Cot aud Bedding
Fine COttage Set, numbering 10 pieces
French China and Glassware, Table Cutlery
Silver plated Castors. Spoons, Forks
Venitian BlfddS, Cloth snd Linen Table Covers
Bronze Hatrack, Fire Screen
Brass AndirOns, Shovel, T'oncs, Tenders
Hearth Rug, Mats, Stair CarpeiiIg and Rods
PEDESTAL, Bus Figures and Pictures
Refrigerator
Together with a general assortment of Kitchen
Requisites. which IL IS unnecessary Ia mention.
Terms: $50 end under cash over That s,yp a
credit % and q months, for notes satisfactorily
endorsed, bearing interest.
JAMES c. MCGUIRE,
mar I'D AuctioneeT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-03-23

hELLERs CoscBRf.-Csfusi's Saloon las
evening contained q brilliant Assam al aoe M
| beauty aud fashion-indeed one of tina mas
select audiences We ever saw within ia vaiIs-
naa'ring tribute to the genius and masterI,
PERFORMANCES of Mr.. Heller The exOcutior
OF me music set down in the programme wa,
marked BY such display Of chsstsness and
skil, that drew down the hearty applsuso Of
me numerous company assembled. The second
part was amusing and bewitching, especially
10 the gentleman who commanded the table tc
30 from whence it came"-a feat, the accom-.
plishTent Of which caused the most uncon
| trollable merriment. We hope Mr.. II will
| give another Of these recherche entertainments,
MILIrARY.-We understand ut the msetiop
Of the Washington Righlsnders, held last even.
ing, for the election Of First lieutenant. Mr.
John Watt, the Efficient and gentlemanly gu.
Perintendent OF the grounds about the Presi.
dents Mansion, was duly chosen to gil that
honorable post Mr.. Watt is Highlander bv
birth, bns always ready and willing to answe,
the summons Of his adopted home
CRIMINAL CoURr.-There was but one case
before the Court up the II o'clock TODAY
Geo. Cottrell was charged with keeping a
disorderiy house, but vas acquitted.
Mr.. Woodward liz i'll acting as District
Attorney in place Of Mr. Key.
Mf John Develin, jr., was admitted to
practice at this bar after satisfactory exam.
ination before Msssrs. Morgan, Darlington,
AID Laskey.
John Nc Cu,chsn was discharged from Jail.
WIFE WHiPPING.-This unmanly practice
continues, although the two branches of the
police have been very strict in attending to
the arrests of such offenders during several
months past. Patrick Mcclure was arrested
yesterday for beating his wife, who is said to
be worthy of better husband. He was taken
before Captain Birch, who sent him to Jail in
default OF bail to keep the peace.
In TIE Way Some of our neigh bors in the
Seventh Ward complain of the manner ia
which trees are planted along the line Of the
MarylsnG Avenue. Some complain that the
streets are in amanner fenced in by them. If
this Il the case, We presume the hands en-
ployed were ignorant of the manner in which
the streets crossed each othcr When the fact
comes to the knowledge of the overseers, the
trees will be removed from tho DISTRACTED
points.
ELDERS ELECrED.-0n Wednesday evening
last, Messrs. B. L. Began and Richard T. Nc.
Lain were unanimously elected ruling elders
IN Kew. Mr.. Carother's church. We learn
that on next Sabbath morning they will be
ordained and installed into Office.
MANIA POru.-This morning, young man
named Reed was taken to tho County Jail for
safety. He WAS suffering with that horrid
complaint mania a-potu (; anu had the notion
that parties Of men were after him to kill
him Before he was % bad, he desired to be
confined.
WATCH RETURNS There was but a single
ledger in the guard house last night, who was
discharged this morning Henry Smallwood
colored, drunk workhouse 80 days.
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Passage OF special Bank Bills

TRENTON. March 81 The folloxiog special
bank bills were passed in the HouEe TO day,
with the stockholder liability; Mount Holly
rechartcr; Cumberland Elnk, rech N. er
Farmers and Mecha nies'. Camden Burlirs
ton County Bank, Medford, recaarter; Fam.
ers' Bank OF Hun:erdon Sussex Bank, New.
ton, rechsrter Newark City Bank reca arter;
Newark Banking ard Insurance. Company. re
charter; Morris County Bauk. rechar;cr
Burlington Bank Anumber Of others ere yet
to come up, and i. is thought they will all
pass. The have also 10 repss, the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-03-23
UoR sALE-A FARM IN MONTGOMERY

NOR SALE--A FARM IN MONTGOMEHY
4 county, nd. This land adioins the property
which David Peugh lately bought Of the heirs Of
W'n. Gather, ard The lands of Mrs. Beae and DIR
Duvall. Ii is about four miles from the Seventh ~
plank road, and between nine aud ten miles frtm
Washington. This land is mostly covered with
wood, the soil is very kind and high susceptible
Improvement. IL Is well watered with several
streams of never failing water, and contains large
amount of land capable of being converted into
meadows. The tract contains one hundred and
seventy two acres. There is on the place. i'm the
process of completion, very neat Cottage contoir
ing four rooms and four thousand new Chestnut
Rails ready for fencing will sell the whole trdc
or eighty acres of il with the house.
The terms of sale one fourth cash the bal
ance in one, two and three wears; secured by dcee
of trust. LOUIS MACKALL, Jr.
Georgetown, March s-2awtf
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lNiIRTYONE BUILDING SITES, CONTAIN
ing about five acres each, a credit of 10 wears
within twenty five minutes ride of the City Post OF
flee for sale, lying between Washington and Pla-
densburg, distant from the central portion Of the
city from 2la to 3x miles. The tract presents a
" mt on three public roads, is in a good neghbT
hood and rapidly improving section OF the Country
We will sell the above lots on a credit OF 10 years
and on such terms As We will insure 10 the
purchaser an easy mode Of payment On many OF
the ab,ve lots there fine groves of oak trees OF
The original growth, and also some fine Springs o.
water
We offer these lots to residents of Washington,
who would reside IN the country and at the same
time be able TO attend tn business in the CITY,
Also, a tract Of good land adjoining the same
Of abort thirty five acres, i'm ,roved by good dwell
ling house has cn il fine spring and spring bou o.
two groves of large oak wood and il well fence!.
For the above either improved or unimprnved c.iy
property will be taken in exchange at a fair vaua
ton.
For photographic pats Of the ground and f,irs,er
explanations of the terms of sale inquire OF
JNO. X. KIBBEY,
No 4 Columbia Place,
Corner 7th street and Louisiana avenue
mar 2l-cOl2t