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The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

"A miserable devil Of man, named Charles Wren,
Is attempting to ruin the character of Wadsworth,
editor of the Placerville american. The "wren -
is the very smallest Of birds ! Golden Era.
Thomas Wren" (not acquainted with Charley
has been trying to establish the character of the ed
itor of the american. 1t is thought that the best
thing that could happen the aforenamed editor,
would be to ruin his character. Met Wren at the
Alhambra the other evening, and inquired as to his
health. He promptly replied Pretty well, thank
ye!" so we concluded he wasn't much "miserabc"
Thomas (don't know Charley's height) is not one
of the cery smallest Of birds stands about
the medium height of unleathered bpeds, viz: 5ft
Or about the height Of the medium member of the
department of the Era. San Francisco
emizers will do well to restrict themselves to gen
eraities, when speaking of persons and topics they
know nothing about
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

BunD1NG.-Several wooden buildings have been
finished within the past few weeks The new Hall of
the l. OF o. Fs received its belfry few days
SINCE and will be in order for meetings next week.
The old Headquarters, on Main street, one of the
pioneers of frame buildings in California, was on
Wednesday last razed to the earth In seventy days
brick structure 80 feet deep by 65 front, and di-
vided into three freproof stores, will stand on the
ground
DR.. Stone is going to build two-story brick on
the " Ohio Store corner.
Huntress says he will open in his new Brick Store
on the lst of September.
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

Events OF SATURDAY IN SAN FRANcIsCo.-We
are enabled to give the suboined account of the
transactions at San Francisco on Saturday, through
the enterprise of the Sacramento Union That paper
procured teegraphc report from the proof sheets
of the Alta Cal!fornia's Sunday morning extra, and
issued the news in Sacramento on Sunday evening"
larysUHe Herald Of Tuesday,
Why, Mr. Herald, we issued an Extra containing
the same matter on Sunday evening" and at six p
NJ. the Extra was circulated in Georgetown, Garden
Valley and Uniontown. Beginning to think qce're
somewhat enterprising."
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

The LAW AND ORDER PEOPLE were called upon
by public notices posted in Sacramento, to meet Gen.
Howard in front of the Orleans on Monday evening
last BY 8 O'Clock there was crowd on the ground.
estimated as high as three thousand persons, and
every interest and sentiment in the city
Gen. Howard took the stand and commenced a
law and order speech. He soon gave ofense to the
Vigilance sympathizers, and from that out, till he
retired from the rostrum the proceedings consisted of
wordy spaTing match between the General and
his auditors.
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

RIPE APPLEs.-Our friend e. Woodruff, presented
us on Wednesday evening, luscious ripe apple,
which had just fallen from tree in his garden over
the river. 1t was of the Early Sweet variety,
and the best apple we have tasted in the State The
tree is three years old from the Seed and has on it
thrty-fve apples-some of them very large.
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

1t is reported in Santa Cruz that Joaquin is again
in this State and he is said to have force of two
hundred men with him. A gentleman from Santa
Cruz informs the State Journal that he has seen five
persons who knew Joaquin and corroborated the
fact of his being around Two of them had conversed
with him.
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

STABBING IN SAN FRANCIsCo-At | o'clock on
Monday morning last, man named VIM. Ford, who
had been following Mrs. Relington, was attacked
by two men, one of whom, named Wright, after
wards approached Mrs. r. and said He won't
trouble you; I've fixed him." Wright has since
been arrested.
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

The Metropolitan Theater, at San Francisco was
densely crowded. on Monday evening, by persons de-
sirous to witness the first appearance Of Julia Dean
Hayne. She appeared as Julia, in The Hunch-
back" Her rendering of the character delighted
every one.
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

The GEORGETOWN CELEBRArIoN.-We are re-
quested by Mr.. Clegg to announce that the Process
sion will form at NJ, the 4th Main street.
Thence it will march through the principal Streets to
the place of speaking where George R. Moore, Esq,
will deliver an grafton on Odd Fellowship. The
Declaration of Independence will be read by Hon.
j. G. McCallum
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

DAVIS makes fine drink, called Roman Punch -
His Ice Cream isn't bad. The beauty of the Ice
Cream trade in the Of the year is that the
commodity goes off just about the same, with or
without customers! 1t is consumed by the eating
process. A-n-ice business, that
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

JUDGE JoHNsoNs CHARGE-We publish in this
issue Judge JohnsOns instructions to the Grand Jury,
in the matter of election frauds, perpetrated at the
recent election for county seat. The Judges views
on thr points treated, were given in writing at the
request of the Foreman of the Grand jury The
" Charge is an able, high-toned paper unwarped by
prejudice, and worthy emanation from the head of
an honest man. Read it.
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

1t is said the L. S. Military Commission to the
Crimea has made lengthy and detailed official re-
port to Secretary Davis of their interview with and
treatment by the French War Minister, which was
formally submitted to the Secretary of State, and
probably has formed the basis of a communication
with MIR. Mason The object is to elicit that expla-
nation which it was supposed Mr.. Mason would have
required after the first presentation of the facts
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

WELLER over the way, is selling an enormous
quantity of goods, this summer. Almost every eve
ming from one to three loads of Groceries and Hard
ware are taken off at his store.
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

1t is said the Mexicans of Amador and adjoining
counties are organizing into body for the purpose
of making descent upon Drytown, Rancheria, Sut-
ter and jackson Doubtful.
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

HOPKINS, the man who was stabbed by Judge
Terry, is gradually recovering, and unless relapse
should take place, will be out in day Or two
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

NORTH CALIFORNIAN.-Wm Evans one of the
advertises his interest in the Office for
sale cheap for cash.
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

Gardiner Kirk, Post Office Literary Depot next door II
?. o., agents at Sacramento.
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

], A. Cunningham, at the News and Stationery Depot
Main street, Georgetown. Subscriptions, Job Work,
and Advertising taken at office prices.
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

Morris Flood at the News and Literary Depot, Garden
Valley will furnish the Argus to subscribers in that
vicinity and will attend to orders for Jobs and Adver
tising.
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

CROWDED OUT.-Several advertisements and
column of interesting reading matter.
CINCINNATI, May 21.-Flour, S. 3O0$5 TO-
Whisky, 81 cts.
New YORK. May 2l-Flour Straight State,
IS 68(0$6 90. Wheat Southern Red 81 So
Mixed Corn, 7515. Mess Pork, 80 co.
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

Commemorative were in error last week, il
saying that the road tax was SIT is only So.
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28
AG E NTS .

L. P Fisher Iron Building opposite Pacific Express Of
fee is agent for the "Argus" at San Francisco
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT MORMON IsLAND.-A fire
occurred at Mormon Island on Monday evening,
which consumed property to the amount of $500.
The following were the principal sufferers
The Empire County argus., 1856-06-28

Rates of Advertising.
One square, (ten lines or ess) first insertion 90
Eacn subsequent insertion, oU
liberal discount from the above rates made to yearly
and monthly advertisers.
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SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS.

The Union ccmmends Albert Pike, Esq +,
of Arkansas, for the frankness with which he
admits and seprobates the sectionalism of the
Northern Know Nothings and the rottenness of
their new platform, in an address to the South
ern Know Nothipgs over that gentleman
initials. The editor, however, is decidedly of
opinion that Mr.. Pixies conclusions are singu-
larry lame and impOtcnt when his premises
are taken into consideration; insomuch as he
oOunssls bis political friends to preserve an
armed neutrality, rather than to join forces
with the Democracy.
The htslligsnceT, continuing its argument
with the Union relative to the arguments
used By the Democratic presses and orators in
the recent New Hampshire canvass, insists
that they wore I" two faces under q hood"
with reference to the Nebraska bill.
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then they adjourned.
Proceedings of To-day.

In the Senate, to-day, Mr.. Hale moved to
admit ladies for the day on the floor of the
chamber; not agreed to.
Mr.. Douglas, when we went to press, was
occupying the attention Of the Senate, the
subject being considered being the bill re-
ported by Mr.. ID somo time since, to admit
Kansas as State into the Union whenever
she may present herself to that end to Con,
gress with a republican constitution and the
requisite population. /
In the House, the first public business
transacted was the consideration of o bill to
establish collection districts of the u. s. in
troduced by Mr. Fuller of Me-, and the cues.
ton Of printing it, moved by that gentleman.
Mr.. Jones Of Tenn objected, on the ground
that 1t was not customary to present bills be.
fore they were reported on by a standing
committee.
The motion to print was debated by Messrs.
Washburne Of ILL.,, Phelps, and Smith of Va ;.
for it, and Mr.. Jones of Tenn, against it; and
1t was agreed to
The said bill was then referred to the Com.
mittee on Commerce.
Shortly afterwards they went into the Com.
mittee OF the w hole on the state of the Unhn.
(Mr Mace in the ehair,) wherein the resolu.
tions for the distribution of the President's
message being taken up
Mr. Brenton addressed the committee in a
speech against the doctrines of the Kansas
message. = :
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FOR HART ER'S FERRY,
Via Chesapeake & SS6S-uMUt
eeSSe3z OHIO Canal. a25Drrse

THROUGH IN TWELVE HOURS!
FTNHE NEW AND SPLENDID PACKET
Il BOAT ARGO. Capt. CHAs. III MERRILL,
will commence making Regular Trips between
GEORGETOWN and the above Point, on Mon
day, March 9th, 1856
The Boatwill leave the wharf OF w. III. ii. 9.
Ritter, Georgetown, ID. q, every Monday, Wed
nesday, and Friday morning, at o'clock, arriV-
Ing at the Great Falls at pa. IN Seneca, III a IA
Edwards Ferry, lax p. m; Whites Eerry, =
p. IN :; Monocacy, 2K p. m; Nolands cry, ~
2. m; Point OF Rocks, p. m ana haifs
Ferry at 8 p. m.
Returning, she will leave HarpeT's Ferry every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning az
O'Clock; Point Of Rocks 8 a. m; Nolano &c
~, OK, a. IN; Monocacy, l0k a. M, WINES
Ferry, IL a.. m; Edwards Ferry, IN p. IA
Seneca, IL p. m; Great Falls, p. M anu
arrive at Georgetown at p. m.
Through Tickets, S2.23.
intermediate points as follows: From 6eofge-
town to Great Falls, so cents; Seneca, IS cents;
Edwards Ferry, 81 12E; Whites Ferry, 81
Monocacy, 81 so; Noland's Ferry, Sl.7ri POINT
Of Rocks, sI9C; and Harper's Ferry, 50 70. Re
turning the same rates.
Families intending 10 visit the Virginia springs
the coming season will find this by far the most
safe, pleasant, and cheapest route TO Berfeiey,
Capon, Sbsnondale, White sulphur and warren
Meals served on board at moderate rates
A coach will always be In readiness In george
town to convey passengers TO and from the Boat
Fer further particulars inquire at the store OF
w. H. 4 H. g. RITTER, Georgetown, and u
w. CUTsHAW, Harper's Ferry, Va.
mar 1s-u
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B The bridge at which the late accident
occurred on the Seaboard and Roanoke rail
road has been repaired and travel resumed
The accident was caused by the breaking of
an axle.
g The Providence Post announces the
marriage Of "Mr. Jonathan Know Nothing,
youngest son of Ned Buntline, Esq, to Miss
Temperance Freedom, only daughter of tho
Kickapoo Rangers"
~ Upwards of forty tons of fresh Goldfish
were carried over the Boston and Providence
Railroad, to New York, on Saturday. The
fish were packed in one hundred aud seventy
boxes.
TRUTH WILL oUT.-The friends Of George
aubject on which his friends are pretty we'll
posted, We hope nobody will be illiberal enough
to doubt their veracity.
Y The Toronto Daily Globe is a regular
John Bull abolitionist, crying over African
slavery, while enslaving and torturing Hin
docs by the millions Sob away, old Nav
norm, says the Boston Post.
AN EARNEST JoKE-It is surely tho yerv
Leght of ingratitude for the know nothinss to
hold George Law SO cheap, when there is not
patriot In the whole country to whom Ameri-
can principles have been so dear.
I The mail for California from Utah in
January last, was carried over the Sierra Ne
vada mountains by Norwegian, who footed
1t on snowshoes seven feet long and four inches
wide, in the form Of skates, who showed him
self along with pole.
OCEAN Wharf.-The Baltic was sheathed
with American Cold Rolled Copper six years
ago, her suit weighing 29,2l2 lbs since then
she has crossed the Atlantic seventy six times,
traversing distance Of nearly 250, 900 miles,
and when it was taken off few days ago, the
weight was found to be 23,24O lbs, thus losing
less than 5000 lbs.
SOUND SLEErERs.-The San Francisco pa
pers states that several persons slept pro-
foundly during the Seneral alarm from the
continuance of earthquake, visiting that place.
A disconsolate theorist suggests that Gabriel
will have to execute an extra fantasia upou his
"horn" to awaken such sleepers when theirs,
and all time has come.
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NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH The eor, NAV
YET OF Norfolk was very active Saturday. The
argus notices sales of 10, 900 bushels yellow
Al % cents, 1900 bushels white at 58 cents
and 1000 mixed at 81 cents. A meeting was
called through the Norfolk press for Satur-
aay nlgnt TO consider some means to relieve
me city from legislative oppression" TIE
rolemouin transcript, In noticing the call
suggests the consolidation Of the CITY and Az
nexatiOn TO North Carolina. Mr.. Frank d
holiday has sold the Washington Hotel in
Suffolk for IS 600 "
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MEXICAN CLAINs.-Gsn. Comonfort, il Ia
stated: has ordered the payment to the Ameri-
can claimants under Santa Anna, of the
Ilililon and q half still due to Mexico on the
I.st purchase OF territory blythe United States
II Understood that this order ia ia conside-
ration OF aid furnished 10 Comonfort hv 81.
claimants in fitting out his execution spa;nst
harory IamariZ, against whom Comonfort
was marching On the 9th instant with ten
thousand men and forty-two cannon.
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"a ATTENTION, WASHINGTON HIGH.
"a Il LANDERS.-You are hereby notified to
III M attend meeting OF the Com pany, to be held
ID. u at the Armory, on THURSDAY EVEN
ING 10th March, 1856, at " O'Clock.
full and punctual attendance is necessary, a.
business OF considerable interest 70 the Company
Will be submitted for consideration.
By order: JNO. Balm,
mar lS-sts Captain.
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pretending to deal fairly by the House and
country in its formation, he will surely de-
priye the action of its majority when in Kan
sas of all public confidence; and the result
of its labors will have quite as little influence
with the House, as the statements Of Governor
Reeder and the sympathetic correspondents
the New York Tribune and Times 1t will
based their recommendation, that power be
granted them to send for persons and papers,
on the reservations of those persons; which
recommendation the House yesterday chucked
under the table, sans cersmonis as it were.
1t is this morning thought that Messrs
Dunn and Hickman, than whom the House
contains no other two more vehement oppo-
nents of slavery in Kansas, will certainly be
named on this committee
The spesch Long before the Senate met
this morning every nook and corner in the
galleries of the chamber were occupied by an
eager and excited audience of both sexes
The ladies, by consent of the Senate, we pre-.
sumo, took possession of the reporters gal
lsry, furbelowing tho men of tho press com-
pletely out of the hall. Lola Montcz's queer
old King of Bavaria could hardly have been
moro Of q gallant than the Senate, as an az
grsgate body must be, or they would hardly
thus summarily deprive the public of the op.
portunity to learn something concerning Sem
ator Douglass speech, to earn thereby the
smile Of the "dear creatures
Verify, the distinguishing feature of the
United States Senate, in these times, fesmS to
be the despotism of the potticoat government
undor which 1t appears to exist.
The Current Operations Of the Treasury
Department. On yesterday, 10Th of March,
there were of Treasury warrants entered on
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CHOICE GARDEN SEEDS.
Warranted Garden Seeds.

GPRING SUPPLY FOR 1s56.-JUST COM.
~ Plttsd, an extensive assortment Of every vari-
ETY. Of GARDEN SEEDS, grown byD Landreth
The assortment Of Cabbage, Beet, Extra Early
and ether Peas, Beans Corn, &c. is unsurpassed
Also, choice English Cabbage Seed, Flowe.,
Herb, ard Bird SEEDS, every variety
Landredth's Rural Register and Descriptive
Catalogue for 1856, with directions for culture
can b. had on application al the Agency for Lsn
dreth's 6arden Seeds, $50 street, between 9th
and 10th streets, near the Patent Office
mar 2f-3t*
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III Jos PRINTINs.-Our friends and patrons
are notified that we are now prepared to execute
every kind OF JOB PRINTING with despatch and
In the best manner, at prices as low as In any
other offce in Washington. Job Printers are also
notified that we are prepared to do every descrip-
ton Of presswork that can be executed on double
cylinder and Adams power presses. So, also,
has the Star Office Book Bmdery connected with
II, equal In its capacity to turn out book binding
OF all descriptions TO any other in the District Of
Columbia.
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" The 5. steamer Arctic has now bsen
out thirty-fve dsJs in looking for the Pseisc
She Eas on board FIVE officers and a crew of
fourteen, with provisions and coal enough on
BOARD To last several months. 1t is possible
she may have become Ice bound, or she NAV
have g.Ie TO the Western Islands Lieut.
hartstein will feel reluctant to return with no
ticiEgs Cf the missing ship.
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<THE WESTERN HOSE ACTIVE
49, ASSOCIATION will give a COtillon
Party at constitutional Hail. on the corner Of Gath
and streets on the evening Of the 9th Of March.
The best Cotillon Music has been engaged FOR
the occasion, and the Association pledge TO all
who may honor them with their Company to do
every thing In their power to make their time pass
as agreeable as possible
Committee of Arrargsmsnts.
F. N. Hoffman, j. r. Parker
Wm Dellaway. mar 20-3t*
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The Commission Yesterday afternoon,
when the House proceeded to vote upon the
resolution authorising the Elections Commit.
tee to send for persons and papers in the Kan
sas contested election case, it was found tn at
the debate upon the condition of affairs in
Kansas had left the measure in question alb.
solutely without supporters worth mentioning.
30 much for shriekipg for freedom" in the
House hall. The ultra Republican party de-
baters had steadily insisted that the fate of
the country, as it were, hinged on compliance
with this request of the COMMITTEES, which we
repeatedly explained to be a mere dodge
to assemble at this point q cohort of scribblers
for abolition newspapers and Kansas spouters
for abolitionism in the approaching Presi.
Dental canvas, to be fed, housed and clothed
at the cost of the Treasury of the United
States. Instead of carrying this ito them) 80
important point, they wero forced to abandon
1t; and the scheme Of sending out to Kansas a
commission (committee) Of three members to
take testimony there, was adopted by a ma
Jority OF nine votes only; the Democrats and
the Southern Know Nothings voting nearly to
a man in favor of laying the whole subject
tho good enough Morgan-on the table.
Speaker Banks is entrusted with the dutv
of selecting this committee, and last night
the Republican-party outsiders around the
hotels were chuckling over the idea that he
designed taking the responsibility to "pack''
it with Republican party members only
While many of his political opponents will
certainly be surprised if he forms this com.
mittee in spirit Of fairness, selecting q really
strong Southern man Gntelleetually,) as we'll
as strong Republican, to accompany Mr.
Dunn to Kansas, 1t strikes us that q regard
for his party's cause viii induos him 50 to dc,
A II hs really "pssiu" this committee vhiI.
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M MASONIC.-A STATED MEETING
~ OF Hiram Ledge, No. 10, will be held at
Atheir hall, on 10Th street, between II and !,
on FRIDAY EVENING, March 2ist, at TX
O'Clock, at which time brother 8. q. CONS will
deliver lecture Subject" The peculiar fea-
lures OF Free Masonry which have given to it
permanency in the World"
Brethren In coed standing are fraternally In
viied to attend. ,
By order Of the X. w. M:
CHARLES CALVERT,
mar 2O-2t Secretary. .
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DR. SCH WARTZE's
Worm DESTROYING Syrup.

F6'HE ONLY KNOWN REMEDY WHICH
l. never fails to destroy Worms without Injury
to the patient tits warranted to be purely vege-
table compound, and compared with o her prepa-
nations is pleasant to take, and innocent In its
operation. 1t needs but a trial to prove Its eff
cacy. Price IS cents a bottle. For sale at
JOHN SCHWARTZE'S
Drug and Che nical Store,
No. a6s Pa. avenue, next to u 8 Hotel
+. S.-A liberal deduction will be made to ii Q
trade. mar 20 eotf .
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S0IKEE ON EASTER MONDAY.
DROF. II. w. MUNDER TAKES PLEAS
Il ure in announcing to his patrons and the pub
lie generally, that he will give one Of his delfgh
ful o + E S on MONDAY EVENING,
March oath.
In consideration Of Its heiDg holiday, and at
the solicitation Of many friends, the Sotree will
continue until later hour than usual
Former patrons sre invited to attend
mar S0-it
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New MUsIc.-Hilbus has published some
fne new music which We shall notice TO-
morrOu
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Ir Eve hundred dollars fine per day Is
imposed oy city ordinance in San Francisco
uPon the owners Of houses who rent them to
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Mr.. CLINGMAs's ADDREss.-See first page
for the conclusion Of this able political paper.
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III Advertisements should be handed In by
u O'Clock, m, otherwise they may not appear
until the next day.
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III AsESTs FOR THE STAR.-The following
named persons are authorized TO contract for the
publication Of advertisements in THE STAR:
Phigadelphia-V. ID. PALMER, northwest cor
ner OF Fifth and Chestnut streets.
Nsto York-S. NJ PETTIESILL Co., Nassau
street.
BoStos-V. b. PALMER, Scollay's Building.