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The Empire County argus., 1855-01-06
Colonial: Saturday, Jan. 6, 1865.

Last year such pinks of Democracy Mande-
vile revoltcd in holy horror from the idea of en-
tering caucus to discuss and decide measures
Every thing then was resolved into principle, and
principle, with this and other political saints, flow
ed directly from the fountain Of their faith, Dr.
Gwin and was of too sacred character to be
jeopardized in caucus composed of a majority of
all the Democratic members Of the Legislature. =
Zeal in the cause of DR.. Gwin ran SO high that in
Tuolumne county, the caucus system was repudia-
ted in the so called Democratic convention which
placed Vaudeville in nomination his year he
and others who last year assisted to break up the
usages of the party whc repudiated caucuses when
composed of clear maorties together this year
and find themselves too weak alone to accomplish
their purposes. Therefore they cry their dis
appointment and beg to have what they are pleased
to style Democratic usage, restored. After having
torn down usage and spit upon it, they pray for
aid in re-ercctng it. 1t all very well for those
worthless last winter to VOTE and act in concert and
harmony with Wings on all measures of policy and
legislation but now when Wigs refuse longer to
vote with them, they exhibit tleir commingled
spite and chagrn. Not long since we were vaun-
tmgly told that majority of the Wing members
of the Legislature were favorably inclined toward
the election of DR.. Gwin to the United States SEN
ate In this view Of things the prospect bright
and cheering Having been accustomed to the aid
of Wings heretofore, it is provoking to see the
prospect oflosing that comforting solace. Coali-
lition has been the forte of Gwinnoidism hitherto
failing in this, their last hope vanishes in thin air
Their lamentations in view Of the failure of their
cherished hopes are affecting They begin to beg
and entreat the Democracy they have been yilify
ing in season and out of season to manifest to the
world their benevolence and the purity of their
Democracy by extending to them forgiveness for
their manifold transgressions 1t is indeed refresh
ing to witness the exhibitions of ardent love fer
Democracy, emanatng from these destroyers of
Democratic usage. They pull down the frabric
and then curse the Democracy for not restoring it
at their bidding. Curse even their old allies the
Wings. and repudiate their own examples and pre-
ccpts. They ale like the fox in the fable blowing
hot and cold in the same breath.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-06

We invite the attention of the reader to the fol-
lowing communication. 1t contains food for refec-
ton. 1t will be well to read the law referred to
and see how section 689 applies to fees in Office 1t
may be found at page 51l, Codifed Laws and
reads as follows: "The Clerk may receive on the
trial &c" Fees in Office will be Legitimate sub
ect of inquiry for the present Legislature and the
members thereof will do their constituents good
service by reducing them at least one-hal and then
the fee bill will afford ample remuneration in our
opinion, for the performance of the duties required
Fees now allowed are too large. No man will dis
pute this. Fees allowed by law may be too small
in few instances we think they are, but in gen
eral terms they are exorbitantly high and the peo-
pie begin to cry aloud for relief Every service for
which fees are allowed should be distinctly speci-
fed and the fee fixed, and no fees for any thing
else permitted.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-06

The ~ T. Times has been informed, upon good
authority, that Mr.. Collins himself has dismissed
the gallant Dorian from the service, and denied
him the usual certificate Of good conduct and char
acter, not upon any charge Of neglect of duty but
because he stated facts about the wreck which the
owners of the line did not wish to have made
public.
Very likely, telling the truth about any Steam
ship Line, would be considered by the stockholders
rs very hcinous ofcnsc no doubt
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-06
Red Ravine Mining Laws.
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RED RAvINE, January l. 1855.
At q called meeting of the Miners the following
mining laws were passed:
Article lst. Red Ravine mining district shall be
bounded as follows commencing at the crossing of
the American Flat road across Johntown Creek,
thence down Johntown Creek to Dutch Creek,
thynce up Dutch Creek to the mouth of Big Slate
Creek, thence up Big Slate Creek to the American
Flat road thence along the said road to the place
of beginning
Article Cd All mining claims in this district on
ravines or gulches shall be one hundred feet in
length up or down the ravine and from bank to
bank All surface or hill dggings shall be one
hundred feet square.
Article 3D. Each and every man shall be enti
tied to hold one claim each ravine, gulch sur
face or hill diggings in said district by location,
and two by purchase he shall work the same in
accordance with the laws of the district.
Article 4th. All miners holding claims shall
work or cause them to be worked at least one day
in ten--on each and every claim within the said
distrct-if there is water unless sickness prevenu;
in which case all persons are excusable; nothing
else will exempt them from forfeiture.
Article 5th. All claims in this district shall be
noticed at each end by stakes and written notices
Article 9th. All disputes difficulties arising
between miners in regard to mining claims shall be-
settled by jury of six men selected by the parties
in dispute
Article 7th. All mining claims shall be entitled
to tail-race through the claims below if neeessa-
ry, and claims below are not allowed to build dams
to back water on claims above, to the injury of
miners above.
Article 8th. Any person holding q mining claim
or claims in this district shall! not take the water
out of any ravine in ditch below his claim, to the
injury of miners below him.
Article 9th. The secretary is requested to have
these laws published in the Empire County Argus
J. M. HATHAWAY, Chirman.
l. A. TAYLOR, Secretary.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-06

THE Legislature convened on Monday in Sacra-
mento and the day being holiday that body ad-
journed with alacrity. Tuesday, attempts were
made at organization, but the Gwnoidal rule and
ruin party, determined no business should be transao
ted, therefore, their vaunted majority was employ
ed for an adjournment. Wednesday another effort
was made, in the Senate eight ballots were had for
Chaplain, without election, every clerical brother
being laid upon the Gwinoida square, and if found
leaning toward McDougal. McCorkle or Hammond,
he is considered an heather and unfit to pray
in the hearing of the worshippers of w. NJ. Gwin.
Fortunately for the Gwinitcal portion of the SEN
ate, the pipe got out Of order and the chamber was
cold. Their prospects being comfortless in the ex
treme, therefore, they moved and carried an ad-
journment.
In the Assembly, Hon. w. w Stowe, (Whig,)
of Santa Clara, was elected speaker and Major
Anderson Of Tuolumne, Clerk, and j. w Scoby Of
Placer, Assistant Clerk The first ballot for Ser
geant-at-arms was failure, after which the House
adjourned. g.
Throughout Wednesday, the Gwinites manifested
great anxiety, to stave off all legitimate business
their zeal carried them far as to demand the ayos
and nayes on every question. They moved calls of
the House and adjournments at every opportunity
one Gwinoid in his zeal bouncing up and moving an
adjournment, Immediately after the previous ques
tiOn had been sustained.
The organization was finally completed and the
Message read yesterday, which we issue in an
Extra.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-06

WHO is DoEsTIcKs ?--Accordng to the Dem.
Press of Chicago, his name is J. Sterling Morton,
and he has lately taken to himself one of the fair.
est daughters of Chicago, with the blessing of an
attendant Clergyman, and is going to Nebraska,
where he is appointed to clorkship in one of the
Government Offices, and from whence he will write
communications descriptive of life in the woods,
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-06

ScUM.--Our neighbors in the large villages on
the sea coast are able to spare great number of
lazy loafers who can no longer obtain living by
begging. These miserable devils have been taught
that humbug is the grand elixir of all their wants
and desires in this life. Looking upon labor with
ineffable contempt, and devoutly believing that
they were created to eat bread without tho sweat
of the brow, they resolve as cardinal article in
their creed, that the world owes them a living and
that the people are green as grass, having been
told time and again by q trucking, tme-serving
press who have blown their praises till hoarse with
lying that they are the apostles of refinement and
that the world would be blank without the ilu-
mination of their genius. Therefore this progeny
of theatrical puffs organize into squads and peram
bulae through the mines practising the science of
humbug, and hence we have almost nightly, exh-
bitions of contemplate, illegitimate players and
jugglers, of whom, to say they are libels every
thing relating to song, dencation or simple orthog
raphy, is all can be said in their praise.
We have lately had succession of clap-trap-
theatrical grinders presented to us with brazen i'm
pudence, celebrated in the Atlantic States and
Europe" and ''frorn the San Francisco boards"
who would have been better employed in digging
gold or washing dishes To expend dollar in
going to or hear them is worse than buckng at
monte. To see or hear these suckers there is not
the remotest probability of realizing the value of
dollar, while at monte it is said there is about one
chance in million to quit even.
Among other humbugs we have had an 'enchan-
tress,n who succeeded in enchanting goody num-
Ler of dollars out of this community, with a few
tricks remarkable only for the bungng manner in
which they were performed
Real merit has fallen on scaly times. The dis
coverer of gold in California cannot find place in
the corner of newspaper. No praise for him who
opens new mine or sweats and tolls in mines
already open, and very few words for him whose
labor produces bread. The meritorious must stand
aside and wait for praise to be bestowed on mur-
dercrs of the Kings English.
Now, yc performers, when you appear among us
leave behind your sweet scented professions of &C.
lebrity, and tell us plainly that you are mounte-
banks of the worst description, and will patron
ize you literally for telling the truth.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-06

SHIPMENT OF CoIN.-Thc shipment of coin from
California during the year past is set down by the
S. F. Prizes Current at S616,535.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-06

New YORK ELEcTIoN,-The majority for Clark,
Wing, over Seymour, "Soft," is reported at 3l5 and
3l9 &c. 1t appears the trouble has been with a
new County of Schuyler, and the laundering
Clerk of Oswego, who ciphered Clarks' majority
up at l,Oo7, and then after nine days more, en-
ployed on the returns from twenty-five towns in
oSwego County, succeeded in giving Clark l, ,4O7
majority. The Clerk of Oswcgo is "Soft," how
ever and was most likely endeavorng to elect Sey-
mour, but D. c. Lttleohn, Wing, watched him
and says there is no mistake about the ,4O7 Of
course not.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-06

THE dedication of the Hall of Cooma Lodge,
No. p, I. O. of o. F., took place Monday last
The attendance was good and the address deliv-
cred by Rev. Mr.. Taylor, of Placerville was inter-
estng and instructive. The Order made an impo-
sing appearance in procession from their Lodge room
to the Court House, accompanied by Brass Band.
~ In the evening Ball was given at the SIERRA
NEVADA, and large number were present, larger
than was anticipated in view of the inclemency of
the storm which commenced on the night Of the
2lst, ult, and continued throughout lst inst
The Music was good and all appeared to enjoy
themselves. Mine host of the SIERRA NEVADA.
prepared a sumptuous rcpast for the occasion,
which for richness of viands, is seldom equaled in
the mountains and perhaps never surpassed
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-06

SIX HUNDRED AND SEVENTY FIVE arrests were
made in San Francisco in the month of December
last for various ofe 1ses.
The Empire County argus., 1855-01-06

THE FRANC SwINDLE.-There is no Disgusting
the fact that systematic swindling is being daily
inflicted upon the mining public by bankers in the
large cities in receiving and disbursing francs
This coin is peddled out in the mountains in small
in various ways at the old valuation. We
have cautioned miners not to receive it at any rate
whatever in payment for gold dust. If hereafter
men persist in being shared twenty per cent we
have done o"r duty. A franc is worth as much to-
day as ever at any period since the discovery of
gold in California. The people of this State were
swindled in the first instance by bankers who
brought large sums into the State and showed it off
at fictitious value They are now shaved again
by the reduction, which, by the way, is too small
to bring it to its real value. And now the commu-
nifty is being shaved daily by the same identical
men, and will continue to be shaved cheated and
swindlcd by them so long this coin is permitted
to pass current at more than its real value. We
advise you to cut this evil up at the root. To do
it, refuse absolutely to receive single piece of for
eign silver gold coin, refuse every asd all des-
crptons Directly we shall hear Of quotations
about the value of sovereisns and thaers and this
that and the other coin ; refuseit all, this is the
only safe course. Miners should remember that
their gold dust is very desirable among bankers
and that they will provide themselves with current
coin when dust cannot be purchased for francs and
other foreign coin. Then too we have mint at
San Francisco where the gold dust is turned into
coin. That concern will be provided with acid
glass ''retorts,' and other things which they
should have had long ago in the course of human
events" no doubt, provided they do not have to
open mine in Japan to procure copper AT any
rate, rest assured the mint will be in full blast on
the same day when bankers can no longer shave
miners with francs and other foreign coin.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-03-10

CosGELAr1oS OF QUIcKsnvER.-By a com
munication in Portland paper of Monday, we
learn that on Wednesday last, at Fryeburg,
Maine, near the base of the White Mountains,
place which has hitherto contested with
Franconia, N. H., the honor Of manufacturing
the greatest cold in New England, quicksilver
on being exposed to the air in an earthen plate
placed upon the snow. soon CONCEALED. This is
the only place, as far as we have heard, where
the cold Of the It'll was positively sufficient to
produce this effect, as the temperature of Al
below zero, reported from West Randolph, Vt,
was probably observed by common mercurial
thermometer, which for such an extreme de-
preston is worthless. ~&<
Quicksilver, we believe, has never CONCEALED
in the open air in any part Of Massachusetts,; it
was, however, stated to have done so, to have
been cast into bullets and thus discharged from
q musket, at Lebanon in New York, q short
distance from the Line and at the base of our
Hancock Mountain, in January, 1885.
=a---'f f4f' . . Boston Tr1ceLer
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1.-THE Four PoINrs. This phrase is becoming
almost as familiar Is the four cardinal points of the
compass, and yet many are unable to define it.
The four points under discussion between the allies
and Russia, are: Isl, the free navigation Of the
Danube. I'd, the free navigation BY all the five
powers Turkey England, France, Austria and
Russia Of the Black sea- Sd, the abolition of the
Russian protectorate Of the principahes: and, 4th
the abandonment by Russia Of her assumed right
to protect the Greek christians in Turkey. Il
Russia should concede to either Of these demands,
for the sake Of securing peace, it may be said
that the car has been defeated, and the allies
gained the end they had in view On commencing
hostiities. f1a 5tl-*#t- q
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BREAsr-p1ss USED AS SIGSs-It is easily to

BREAsT-PINs USED AS SIGSs.-It is easily to
be understood that an ornament so capable OF
variety in form and material, would give birth
to the mania for forming collections. A fnan-
cier, well known under the restoration, enjoyed
the reputation of the greatest amateurin breast
pins of the capital. His charming wife-who
might have been taken for bis dsaghter-was
most attentive in her endeavors to satisfy his
mania, and not only on ordinary occasions, but
at all times, was glad to seize opportunities for
presenting him with u new breast pin, utterly
unlike any he possessed. More, she carried her
attention so far as to insist upon reserving to
herself, as her exclusive privilege, the care of
selecting and placing the pin to be worn every
morning As the reader may readily under
stand, the husband was delighted to be the
object of attentions so delicate and constant.
But, oh !! feminine perfidy! must the mystery
be revealed? Each specimen of this rich collec-
ton had private Specification, understood by
Madame and a young gentleman whom her
husband visited daily. A solitary brilliant,
emblem of the shepherds star meant, 81 shall
be alone this evening"" A cameo, with the head
Of Medusa, carved upon it, meant, "My
husband will be at home" medallion full Of
hair, g have the head ache" There was Il
breast pin for each theatre, for each walk, for
each friends house, at which meeting could be
arranged.
All the phases of an intrigue had their golden
representative, and thus, ornamented with
secret hieroglyphics, which he was proud to
carry about with him, the poor fnancier was
the faithful but unconscious messenger in the
treasons of which he was the victim
History Of the CraUat.
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FATAL AccIDENr.-On Saturday last, several
young colored men Of our town, hired hack
from Mr.. N. Larcade to go TO country ball.
In the night while coming back, it appears that
the horses ran away and three Of the passen-
gers jumped out of the vihicle. One Of them,
named Emile Ferrand, cigar maker by trade,
fell on his head, and died at eight o'clock the
next night; the two others, we are told, are
badly hurt, though their lives are not in danger.
: zase [Ope1o,ssas Courier, 24th.
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"THE NATIONAL AIR OF ENGLAND.-The Paris
correspondent of the Journal of Commerce has the
following curious statement:
"You are aware that the French are apt te
claim priority in almost all inventions and dis
coveries, and even in smaller matters. A profes
sor of st. Cyr gives an account, which is new te
me, Of the origin of God Save the Hing the
National Air of England If your readers have
not seen it, it may be curious for them. Madame
de Maintenon signifed her wish to have fine can.
ticle to be sung by the young ladies Of Saint Cyr
when the King, Louis XIV, entered the chapel Of
that institution The cantice was provided at once
and Handel happened to hear it, accompanied by a
select orchestra at Versailles He obtained permits
sion to copy Lulli's music, and on his return to
England offered it to George LIST: The "maestic
strain" became popular and national. The words
of the original canticle were these:
Grand Dieu, sauvez lie roi!
... Grand Dieu, vengez lie ro!
Vve lie roll!
Que touours glorieux!
Louis victorieux!
Vote ses ennemis
Toujours soums !"
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HEIR 70 THE FRENCH THRoNE.-An extraor-
binary report is currentin Paris to the effect that
the Emperor has resolved to declare the Count de
Morny the legitimate son Of King Louis Of Holland
and Queen Hortense, and, consequently his own
brother tits added that his Majesty will at the
same time raise the Count to the rank of Impartial
Highness, and declare him heir to the Empire. 1t
is said that recent events which have occurred in
the East together with the fact that there appears
to be no chance of direct heir to the Imperial
throne has Of late forced this measure on the at
tention of the Emperor. In Paris, and throughout
France, Prince Napoleon's career as warrior has
become the subject Of jokes, distches, and all that
artillery Of satire, for which the French have ever
been noted Z ssgf s.gsss7ssz~.-. ST..
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The DIPLOMATIC AND Consular B1LL.-The
Dill which has just passed Congress, under the
auspices Of Mr.. Perkins, Of Louisiana, in the
House, and Of Mr.. Mason in the Senate, is
% : measure Of great Importance. II
sqaalizes the salaries of our diplomatic re-
presentatives, and il expected to add to their
smciency; and in the consular branch will
correct many abuses heretofore considered
Somewhat grievous. II proposes to give the
following salaries, With no outfits:
= 70 Enjoys Extraordinary and Ministers
rlsnapotentiary: To Great Britain, SIT, 900 !;
france, Wy, 600; Spain, Russia, Austria, Prus-
- @lz,OOO; Switzerland, Rome, Naples, Sar-
UNA Belgium, Holland, Portugal. Denmark.
sna sweden, 1900; Turkey, So, 900; China,
Sio.OOO; Brazil, $4,000; Peru. $4,000:
INN, $4,000; Argentine Republic, New Gre
aaGa. Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela. Guatemala.
ahd Nicaragua, 81 500; Mexico, l2.OOO.
), Secretariss Of Legation are 70 be Maid A
sollcws; <. 70 Great Britain, So $500; France and
ccpain' S2,25O Russia, Austia. Prussia. S2. :
~ 49,, SWi y Rome, Naples, Sardinia.
Seigium Holland. Portugal. Denmark Svsaan
Snin. Argentine Republic, New Grenada,
SSe . Ecuador, Venesusla, Guatemala 5and
rssesragua, vi, 900; Bralil, PefV. and Meric ia
y1,uW. Commissioners ia tka S.nd-;ch
s - il to receive an annual eompenss.;o. ~
sSoMO ~ interpreter to the mission q 5,S;rs
%.oOO; and dragoman to the mis.;n rr.'. n
Turkey, $3.50 '1'01 y
oonsnls are to have fixed salaries, and some
mem ere g Be confined 70 consular business
80. Ooshsrs ara to have small salaries and
= g allowed 70 engage in commercial pursuits.
n, ssos q these officers are to receive compen-
nec,;.. annl they shall have reached their res
6ss;. .s posts a. and entered upon their oficial
Nappcinted. So '''ss1 S'@'ss .lo1s e
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DT 1t the recent town elections in the in
terror Of New York, the Know othings have.
almost without exception, carried the day. 1t
is evident that Mr.. Stewards return to the
Senate was . violation Of the will Of the people,
Is in those towns represented by the recusant
Know-NothiDg members of the Legislature, the
party triumphs by largo votes.
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SENTENrIous.- Senator of the United
States is reported to have said, at a recent
dinner party, in reply to an expression of con-
tempt for the President, from Democratic
brother Senator: "Gentlemen, / tell you Mr..
Pierce has done what no person present could
have done---he has made tie Administration of
John Tyler respectable By the contrast Of his oso "
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THEoLoG1cAL.-Two juvenile disputants discu

THEoLoG1cAL.-Two juvenile disputants discus
sed as follows in our hearing day Or two since:
81 tell you God is everywhere?"
Aint-neither"
81 know better; my mother says So
"Don't care if she does He amt in that wire, ,
pointing up to the telegraph "cos that amt ho
ler!"
This rather staggered his little reverence for a
moment but ere minute had elapsed triumphant
smile lit up his face as he responded:
swell, don't care, He is all around it,"
How many skeptic of larger growth might Out
Of the mouth of that "sucklng," learn wisdom.
We have heard better one. A mother and hel
little boy were discussing this subject:
Mother-God is everywhere, my son, is he not
Boy-I believe so.
Mother-Is he in this room?
Boy-Yes mother.
Mother-Is he in that table, and chair and book.
case?
Boy-Yes mother.
Mother-Is he in your pocket?
Boy-No mother.
Mother-Why not?
Boy amt got no pocket.