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Messrs. JAMES ]. FARaN, &c.


ton a. o) Herald
Our community was painfully startled on Saturday
afternoon last by the reception Of teegraphic despatch
from Marion South Carolina 10 the effect that hostile
meeting had taken place Fair Bluff between DR. VIM
O. Vikings and Jos. II. Flanner, esq, both young men
and citizens Of this place and that the third Ere the
former received the bali Of bis antagonist through the
lungs and in very few minutes expired The difficulty
grew out Of speech made by Mr. Vikings on Wednes-
day evening last At the democratic meeting the court
house They fought with pistols PAGES Mr. viii
kinga being the challenger.
ave do not feel called upon 70 say more upon this
most unfortunate occurrence except that the parties were
very much esteemed here by their friends and scquant
auces and that this tragieal result has gloom the
like Of which, we trust may never occur again
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PHtLAprLPrIA, May s-The locomotive Of the train from
Elmrs the Cstsrissa rsrosd exploded 10 O'Clock
last night, Ringgold station, killing fireman and
breaksmsn, and fatally inuring the baggage All
the passengers escaped accident and arrived here this
ing at o'clock.
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MADIeAs 4 Co.'S crRcuss-Tm LAST p.Y.--Ths excel
lent troupe give two exhibitions this day afternoon com
mencing at o'clock arranged for the special pleasure Of
family parties and aso o'clock Ia the evening Those
Of citizens fond Of equestrian amusemenis must
Der this IL positively the last day
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From the Albany Alias and Argus, Mag T.
THE PROSPECTS or THE PRESIDENTIAL CAM

IN our view the selection Of candidates eminenty
practical business We begin By imagining that
the battle 10 and that have only TO distribute
and rightly spporuon "the spells Of victory We must
choose men who will attract TO ranks voters who
not already with aud repel amy who We have
70 consider that Of the 296 electoral votes fall third win
be against us anyhow and that Of all that remains
must carry threeourths or be beaten Let take look
at the figures
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Proposals for Gunpowder.
ORDNANCE OyyIcr,
Washington, April %, 1856,

s.#. oSpsAscE oyyIor,
Washington, April 49, ls56,
PROPOSALS invited from The Of
the for furnishing i've thousand barrels Of punpovder
Of die . be furnished must Be
S ss q @ Si Ssw S a may
August 1885, and than the ah july 1856 Contract.
abiiy,o powder the qualify
aarsd for use The proportion. o. TIE o.
COAL and 10 paris ssphu, The nedisai 70 be a.ed in The
not contain more Than isco part Of snfsrds.
be ob,.ined from ss yesIs wood Of
burning 100 weasel shall exceed
Of hundred pounds each barrels %
.onse white oa and with hickory OF hoops our s
o. s ne % ss % be sss .d s q
head o. barrel closed By wood with
aoa head no, protecting beyond me ends o. The ,ses win
s upenne and piece Of cloth glued the head Of s
The and powder dunng rssdeaou
viii be sneee, 70 Inspection and proof BY ces % e Ordnance
referred and v be received approved The
r s !. .s S s s :. @sss n: %
q which with receipts. y me ONE, ,,a
payment VIII be made 10 The fa amount The proposals
me price 100 pounds slrs neassd .na must ss n
signed, Ordnance Once Washington, p c. where they VII
- -" Xix. CRAIG,
Philadelphia Argasi Day Dock and Military Argus New York
Boston ro. and Hartford Time. EaeA Of ,se above Page VII
send Of hs containing the Advertisement and also e
bills, to the Ordnance Once.
Apai-d94M''h tia' and snrJ
osda.ses Once,
wasHssror, May !, 1s6.
d.e%en reduced TO fi,ss ,hSa.snd barrels, a d
cannon powder anh po~ds vita all tbs
'''s' e0"''''' y ''' ''0'' H. K CRAIG
Colonel Of Ordnance.
powder dated April - wiz please insert This notice Immediately
under that advertisements
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O,dsanee once,
OFFICIAL l..

TprAsuu DEPARTMENT. December 4, lssa.
Notice hereby holders ofs stock. Of IN. Und state.
department purchase Of 81 100000 n
any offered picr
day June and win therefor the following pce
wits
For stock Of the 1884, premium per cent For
1877 and sts premium u 10 For
Of 1885, commonly called TeIan nds
nifty premium Of And for cf loan Of
1885, hs 18th November, ls received
Treasury prior day efJsnusy premium of2k per
cent Let January dsy
premium of2 cent and s,er 3
prior said Isi Of lane premium Of ~
~i be allowed said specified
Isl July last with primer
ce6cass received prior the st January Amer
win be allowed addition premium
will be allowed In addition for the reach The
seller.
Certificates prcs,p,
duly assigned the United ssstss with the
the Is, January
emitted "a receive the purchase money.
Payment wiz made upon assist
ant Boston, New York, Phsdephis, rare
'''' JAMES GUTHRIE.
Secretary Of the Treasury
Dec i-dti.,Jun.R
GOAL ooAI-,u received psr John clinton and
l,nd,ns Of superior white and red Ssh coal
xi.o, he best "uels of wood son.'..uy on bard
NAYS so"0'' ''' sorrws., streets.
nEroy,As ,.Uaso At the market price
Ssssr sessn,ns lsrs p'spo,,9p q neutral pho'
psopsa lime, bag. Oh lbs eaoh in barrels
sIs"s e,lesra.d and moving machine. that
clog
mi sssorment of,hs ehoicss, garden
r.. 4. ALLEN,
1so and lai Water street, New York.
Nev York, May ist, 1856. May s-dlmr
L. J. Middleton,
Desier IN
Once ard depot southwe~, Y and 18Th
25-dsmm
THE GREAT AN ERICAa BATTLE, OF. the Contest be-
Chrssniv Political Roroanss by Anna Ella Car
Maryland
Harpers Story Boot. Vote. o..
and ts relation the history
of.Isvery aud o. colonies vols 81
The Tragedies of Eschyus, literally Translated * cents
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BY Ell Il G II A p III

Arrival Of he Hermann.
NEw YoRK, May 81, p. m.-The steamship Hermann,
from Southampton, 23d umo, Is signaed. Her sdvces
have been anticipated by the North America Quebec
The English papers contain items Of interest de-
spatoh from st. Peersbugh states that Neaseode
signed the Foreign Office Gortschakod has been appointed
bis successor
The Emperor Alexander had arrived at Moscow. In a
speech which he made there he said that Russia able
defend heref for years. but from duty the
Of the country he had made peace.
Many reforms and improvements have been promised.
The naval display at Spithead pronounced by the Eng.
lsh papers the most imposing display Witnessed.
1t is affirmed that guarantees for the protection Of the
Christians in the Turkish empire inserted In the treaty
Of peace.
The coronation Of the Emperor Alexander took place
Moscow the 30th.
conference proposed be held in Italy consider the
affairs Of the Peninsula.
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NIFtV"F y ~. -VfFy y IaFIFHlVTs
PHILADEtFHtA, May s.-The Philadelphia and Liverpool
Company's screwstesmer City OF Baltimore IN
the river bound up, with Liverpool dates Of the 23d-bt
same the North America at Quebec.
This the first trip Of this steamer she having been
gagged In the Crmean service.
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RAILROAD N ALsAAsA.--The good people Of
Florence Alabama agitsng the subject Of branch Of
the Memphis and Charleston railroad TO their town.
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GENERAL NEWS.

LBERAurY ANoKa sLAyEs.-Fye thousand slaves in the
city Of Charleston South Carolina have contributed the
year 70 benevolent objects 5OoOit being on an av-
erage S. each
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arrival Of he "oty Of BaIiimor..n

The balance Of the fusion State ticket elected by
average majority OF nineteen.
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Conneciieuf Legi.laiErs.

Nrw HavsS, May s.The legislature in joint meeting to-
day reelected Governor Minor. The vote stood
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THE LATE Gov. TRouP.--A public meeting Of the citizens
Of Savannah has been called for the purpose Of Offering
suitable tribute Of respect TO the virtues and memory Of
the late Ex-Governor George M. Troup.
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RNYs Confsciionery Bridge street, Georgetown, D. The
n price Of Ice cream and
bersaftsr be q per gallon plain ~
eat cents Ths quality OF 10
citizens mat comment L. usnecesssy
We need only say that os The sas,o! Of
politan Mechanics institute In ass say the above anu
cles shall be equal hereafter TO what
All orders for dinners balls, weddings kc
usual care and despatchs A. l.. Army.
An assortment Of F.ench domestic fruits
cakes always band. Jsies mango, Russo
CANDY pyramids, 6c.s made u order
May 0-u2swSw
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BY 9. w. BOrELEn, Auesioneer.

n AuotIOhcef.
GREAT SALE OF LOTS NEAR THE PREsIDENT,5.-on
saudsy evening Of This present week will highest
bidder 70 valuable building iou, situated
streets west being la,
dents grounds enence sgordng Lsasnfu city
and ils and dssisahs ffsciass
sale positive ON us premises fair, Pennsyva
MIA avenue II rainy, Al p N. sas sst
Terms One oui,h cash. and g. IL mont
with interest and deed Of trust ON the premises.
Title inds2uiaSs flas may he had At my
. g. W. BoTBLE2
maya-2t tt5 AuciSonssr
OFFICE OF THE COrsOLIDArED LOrrEHi HID
OF MARYLAND.
The following tbs
y for the benefit OF the OF Bel Air. Ac May
6, 1886
The following the Patapco
Lottery, class l3e, drawn May 7, 1856:
8 az Al 81 46 "a 81 20 76 90 G 90
X. FRANCE b CO., Managers.
D II. McPHAIL, Commissioner.
May N-lt H#s
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STREET sMoKNG.-The Boston ordinance against the
smoking of cigars and pipes in the has been
some time past suffered become dead letter but the
recent destructive fire at Lewss wharf involving loss OF
$4,000 having originated from pipe cigar the anti
smoking party have become active again. and the mayor Is
beseged with petitions. As offset TO them the smokers
have got up petitions also.
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THE Duty ON wooL-Wam Jarvis, of Vermont on
OF the largest woogrowers in the country, publishes al
able letter in favor Of the abolition of the duty on oregI
wool He believes such abolition would benefit rathe
than inare the woogrowing interests of American farm
ers #..
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MECHANICS wAsTEn.--We informed that the mechan-
les OF Chicago are not in sufficient numbers the in
creased demand for their labor and that builders have al
ready been compelled to send East for additional num-
Der. Carpenters, especially, are in demand.
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A CAND--Dociors w. D. MA0auDER and u. n. HAGKEE
II have entered into practice vsro,~
branches of professions street IAN AN
18th Dr. MAyruders residence Penasyvaaa avenue nea
2is! street, Dr. itssAsrs next door TO the once
May 9-3t
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-03

SOME OF THE OLD JACKSON MEN-Hvpp
They Go AND THERE They Go.-Tbn 20
vulsions, revolutions, collapses and recon.
structions of the political parties of fla
country since the palmy days of Old Hieks
ory. have made regular slaughter bouea
destruction of some of the most conspicps
ous of the old jackson men when Jsekson
was living power in the land. A few
examples by way of illustration will suffice
for our present purpose. Martin Van Bu-
rem, Thomas Ell. Benton, &. G. Cambrelerr
BENJAMIN F. Butler, Francis P. Blair
John NJ. Niles, and host of Others who Oc,
cupied the highest seats in in the democrat
ic synagogue under jackson, have straye5
off into the camp Of the Seward Niger
Worshippers, and are now among the az.
tive leaders of this seditious Northern cru
SADIE against the peace of the South and Of
the Union. On the other hand, Andrgw
jackson Donelson, (Jacksons adopted son
and private secretary,) and an army of hard
shell Jackson democrats, including forty odd
thousand in the State of New York, have
been acting for year or two with the
Know Nothings The anti-slavery gang
were drawn off in l848 by Van Buren, in
the first place, and their deSertion has been
confirmed by the present administration
The Donelson, or hard shell deserteys, were
driven into the Know Nothing ranks by
the free soil Van Buren spoils policy of
Pierce and Marcy. Another democratic
nomination of Van Buren, or Pierce, and
where will the party be? Let the Sachems
of Tammany Hall hold an early meeting
upon the subject, and give US the result.
n. Y. Herald
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-03

Our NEIGHBoR of tbe Wountcin Demo-
crat is Informed that we are opposed TO The
continual agitation of the county seat oues-
ton yea after year, and can see no necessi-
Tor involving the county il heavy expense
every twelve months to find out whether
the voters have changed their minds in the
matter or not. We do not consider that
the principle of popular sovereignty" re-
quires removal to be made standing issue
to be voted on whenever it may suit the
whims of any particular locality.
But what we most complained Of was
the attempt on the part of the citizens OF
Placerville to force portion Of the men,
bers of the Legislature from this county to
vote for the bill submitting the question tc
tue people by threats Of political ostracism
in case they voted egainst it. Of cours'
the Democrat and its party were not direct
ly interested in the prescription, as 1t onl.
Topped off the heads of few Know \ 9th
ings, but we are surprised that members o
the American party would lend their aid tt
pass such resolution as the one to which
we took exception.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-03

Be DR.. L. J. CZAPKAY, of San Francisco,
whose advertisement appears in another part of
this paper, has met with unprecedented SUCCESS
and outstripped all rivalry with his professional
brethren, to whom his success might teach the
necessity of strict adherence to HONORABLE treat
ment of patients. The necessity of gentleman
Of the Doctors intellectual and professional ahl-
ity has been long felt in California, where nal
practice has left its mark upon the present and
in a hereditrry point Of view, it is to be feared
upon succeeding generations. 1t is strange that
amid all the legal enactments for the protection
of society, there has not been one to require
medical practitioners to give some evidence of
ability before they are permitted to del withLl-
man health and hfe-the most important Of
earthly considerations. Yet strange as if is eil-
piIicism has for years sown its evil broadcast
over the land. We are pleased to say, that IN
DR.. Czapkay the people have one upon whom
they can rely, and who has such testimonials "
character aud ability as are unquestionablt The
Doctor can be consulted, free of charge, at nis
rooms in Armory Hall, corner of Sacramento and
MONTGOMERY streets, San Francisco. He maks
no charge unless he effects a cure.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-03

COLONEL FREMONT AND HIS MARIPosA
GRANT.-Below we give what is said OF
Coz. Fremont Mariposa claim in the At
lantic States. The account was originally
published in the New York Evening Post:
Col. Fremont has at length got his great
Mariposa estate fully confirmed to him, and
if he con succeed in taking possession of it,
may be regarded as one of the richest men
living. The patent was signed by the
President last week, and delivered by him
at the White House to Col. Fremont in
person. Patents are now generally signed
by the Private Secretary of the President,
who is theleunto authorized by an act of
Congress; but General Pierce signed this
one with his OWL hand. The instrument is
engrosscd upon parchment, and covers
twelve sheets, including, on large sheet Of
parchment, finely executed map of Las
Mariposas, as surveyed by the United
States Surveyor General.
The tract is upward of seventy square
miles in extent, and is situated about 225
miles from San Francisco, in an easterly di.
rectlon. 1t embraces the town of MaripO-
sa, containing from 5000 to 1000 inhabi
tants, and number of other small towns
and settlements; and it is estimated that
there are upwards of $4,000 people now Oh
the estate.
Col. Fremont bought this land on the
10th May, 1916, of Alvarado, Ex-Governor
of California, for $1,000 in cash, and at the
time the old Californian laughed at it as &
very extravagant price. After long liti
cation, his title has been fully confirmed by
the Supreme Court of Washington.
Of the value of Col: Fremont's grant il
is impossible to speak with defniteness, as
it is, apparently, almost beyond calcula-
ton. Messrs. Palmer, Cook & Co., bank.
ers of San Francisco, who had advanced
heavily to pay the taxes upon it, and to de
fray the enormous expenses of the suit, OWL
one undivided half interest in the property
Col. Fremont alone owns the other half
Already about thirty-five millions worth
of gold dust have been taken from hetract
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-03

IcE.-The pioneer load of ice for the dig
gings-upwards of one ton-was embarked
from head quarters on Pilot Creek, on Fri
day last, in charge of careful driver, and
after proceeding ten miles in this direction,
was in consequence Of the rain-storm COM
PEELED to cast anchor and left to the mercy
of the predominant clement. Since that
time the wagon has been divested of its
cargo by the disappearance of the ice,
which "wilted" under the continued excess
of rain.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-03

BS9~ M. NJ. Frankenthal, it will be seen
by referring to our advertising columns, is
prepared to furnish those wishing to pur-
chase, with everything in his line cheaper
than can be obtained elsewhere; at any
rate so states his advertisement. Mr.. F.
left here short time since for New York
to make arrangements for receiving Goods
hereafter on a more extensive scale. From
there he will proceed to "faderland" and
back to Georgetown. During his absence
Mr. L. Fleishman will have entire control OF
his well known establishment, where he will
be pleased to accommodate all who may be
disposed to favor him with their patronage.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-03
0DisruptiOn.'' -

Some of our Phalanx contemporaries in
this State are harping a great deal on what
tbev are pleased to term the disruption of
the American party, and cite as proof the
inability of the entire delegations to the
late American National Convention to
unanimously unite on some common basis
in relation to the sectional question which
has involved all parties at the East in the
whirl of a mad excitement from which they
have just began to recover. Under the
pressure OF the deep-seated prejudices with
which delegates from the different sections
of the Union went to the Convention, we
regard the fact of so large number frater-
nizing upon the truly national platform
adopted, as in the highest degree encourag-
ing. On the really national conservative
ground assumed by the platform all the
drifting and scattered elements of all par
ties who have the love of country at heart
will cordially assemble, and form an army
so strong as 10 overWhelm sectional agita-
tors from all quarters of the Union, and
annihilate the sad remnant Of the old rotten
democracy which is now striving 50 desper-
ately yet vainly for further existence.
The broad national ground assumed by
the American Convention sorelv troubles
both the Democratic and Black Republican
parties; for they feel that men Of all politi-
cal creeds-all who are not bitterly and
outragiously sectional-cannot choose but
endorse the spirit OF the platform and re-
gard with favor the nominees Of the Con
vention. The nominees will draw a heavy
support from the ranks of the former. and
the platform effectuaIly throws cold water
on any hopes the latter may have enter
tanned that they could control the action Of
the convention and force the party on to
the sectional ground which they occupy.
With all their whistling to keep their
courage up. and with all their asseverations
that their party is cordially united. the De
mocracv cannot disguise from themselves
or others the fact that a large number Of
their party who are hot already i'll the
American ranks, or anXiously awaiting the
formation of Black Republican party in
this State to embrace its tenets, are yield
Ing mere passive allegiance to their lead
ers, and stand ready to transfer their sup
port to the American nominees in the event
of tue nomination by the Cincinnati Con
yention OF u candidate 50 repugnant to their
views as would he that of Franklin Pierce,
or one OF his peculiar viewS-an event very
likely to transpire, as is evidenced by the
endorsement Of the present administration
by nearly every Democratic convention
which has convened within six months past.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-03

QUARTZ MINERS' MEETING.-We are re-
ouesued to state that there will be a meet
ing of the quartz miners of Kelsey town
ship, at spanish Flat, on Saturday next, at
I o'clock p. NJ, for the purpose of enact
ing such laws as shall be necessary for the
government of quartz mining companies in
said district. A committee previously ap-
pointed to draft laws will be present and
report on that evening. A general attend
ance of those interested, is solicited.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-03
Mining Intelligence.

A NUGGET of pure gold, weighing within
fraction of twenty ounces, was taken out
at the head of Oregon Bar, on the Middle
Fork of the American, one day last week.
1t had evidently washed down from the hill
side, as it was in the rough natural state
Our informant says there are rich and ex-
tensive diggings in the bank adjoining the
bar which cannot be worked for want of
water, but arrangements are now being
made to bring in large supply from the
river above.
We are credibly informed that miners in
the vicinity of Volcanoville are generally
doing exceedingly well. Messrs. Saxton 4
Co., realized on Thursday last from the la
Dor of three hands, about 5000 in dust
The claims from which it was extracted are
adjoining the village.
Messrs. Williamson & Co., mining on
Grizzly Canon, took out $500 in pure gold
one day last week
QUARTZ MINING.-We understand the
vein of auriferous quartz recently struck at
Spanish Flat, and of which mention was
made in this paper short time since, by
correspondent, is being thoroughly pros
pected, and is ascertained to contain SUI
fcient amount of gold to warrant the erec-
ton of mills. Nine thousand feet OF it IS
taken up by three different companies with
that view. Its average width is from one
to three feet; depth not known, and yields
at several points where opened. twenty-five
cents TO the pound. Another ledge in that
vicinity, known as the blue vein, is also be-
ing prospected and is said to be highly au-
riftrous.
We learn that all extensive vein of au-
rierous quartz was struck aU Cranes Gulch,
on Monday of last week, which is exceed
ingly rich. it is reported that three miles
of it has been taken up.
One day last week, an ounce of gold was
extracted from pan of decomposed quartz,
taken from vein near Georgia Slide, one
and half miles north of Georgetown.
We have always entertained the belief
that in this locality there existed as rich
ledges of auriferous quartz as any in Cali
fornia and have on more than one occasion
so asserted Late developments are sub
stantiating our assertions, and we are of the
opinion that in a very short period we can
boast of quartz mills, and that the amount
of gold amaS5ed from this branch of mining
will be no inconsiderable sum. At present
we are not aware of q single mill between
the South Fork of the American and Otter
Greek, q scope in which is embraced up
wards of one-third Of the territory of Ell
Dorado County.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-03

INsTALLAT1oN.-The following gentlemen
were installed as officers of Georgetown Di-
vision, No. AZ, 5. of T., for the present term
by W. T. Gibbs, D. G. W. P, Tuesday
evening, April lst, 1856;
John Short, w. P; David Mcclure, ".
A.; NJ. F. Guthrie, R. S.; B. F. Porter, A.
R. S.; A. Palmer, F. S.; NJ. A. Woodside
T.; j. A. Moore, c.; A. Jordan, A. c.;
VIM. Brannan, I. S.; VIM. Crouley, 0. S.;
H. NJ Porter, Chaplain.