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The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-12-27

LYcEUM.-The Kansas resolution was elo-
quently debated again on last Tuesday, and fl.
nally disposed of by refusal of it's passage; af
ter which W. Coffroth, signi6ed his readiness
to resign his position as Speaker, and desired
the members to 60 into election for successor
Nominations were then made, when the roll was
called, resulting in the election of j. W. Oliver
who was duly installed The following compli
mentary resolutions were then unanimously
passed -
Resolved That the thanks Of The members of the Con
gressional Lyceum be presented to the Hon J. " COT
froth for tie able in which he Speaker of this
body, has presided over its deliberations.
Resolred That In view of his contemplated return to tbs
State Senate and the field of his abors cannot do bet
wish him distinguished and increa
opportunity for future usefulness well as lastine
prosperity in all the relations of life.
A very pleasing ceremony took place in the
close of the evenings labor, in the presentation
of cane to Mr.. Coffroth. DR.. Gibbons, the
committee selected for the presentation, was
certainly felicitous in his remarks, which were
beautifully responded to by Mr.. Coffroth. The
Lyceum meets again on Tuesday evening.
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SUNDAY LAw.-The Em,pire Ga,tntu Arqus makes
the following remarks On The inpoIicy Of =
Sunday law :-"Legislativn enactment viii not
make people moral. The Maine law proved a
failure. and men should look 10 some other
power than the law to brine men into the mar
row path In time popular sentiment will put
down the practice of laboring seven days in the
week.
In the meantime. the Coloma Argus, in this.
the columniator of popular sentiment" is la
boring to mislead the Legislature into the false
opinion that the popular aciN does not now de-
mand such a reformation 1t ia expected of
California law-givers. that they too wise to
be led or Influenced by any such false and un-
just sophistry.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-12-27

CURIOUS DIsCoyERY.-It seems that allgators
have been indigenous to California in olden
time. The Sonora Herald is our authority for
asserting that the workmen engaged on the Co
lumba and Stanislaus River Water Co.'s Tun-
mel, some few months ago, came across the I'M
der jaw bone of an alligator imbedded at a
depth of three hundred and fifty feet from the
surface. This relic of bygone era in the
worlds history can be seen in Columbia.-S. 4,
Paper
The Herald was wrongly informed there
was an under jaw bone discovered as above sta.
ted. with the slight difference between an ALI
gator and grizzly. The under jaw bone above
alluded to, is evidently that of a grizzly bear
and was noticed by us accordingly some three
months ago. We have already seen learned
disquisitions on the singularity of the discovery
that of finding the remains of an alligator
deeply imbedded in the bowels of the mountains
hills, all of which loose their glory when the
animal turns out to be an inhabitant of terrs fir
ma instead of the hidden channels of the s'great
Deep"
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-12-27

{. S. TSooPs.-The troops. SD long expecte d.
arrived here this week. Seven Companies
the First Dragons. from the Rio Grande, march
cd FOR the Pacific Division. Four Companies
under the command of Major Steen took post
at Tucson-namely, Major Cartoons, Capt. Da-
Wilson's. Capt. Northrep's, and Capt. Ewells.
One company. Crpt. Radford's, under Lieut..
Mercer, took post at San Diego. Two compa-
mics under Major Blake. took post at Fort
TETON.
The men were not at all fatigued by the long
!Iourney-from Fort Union. it is over Loco
miles. The horses came in little worn down.
From Tucson. the want of grass was very much
felt. Up to that point, there was abundance of
feed for the cattle. but the latter part Of the
journey was rather trying.
The citizens of Los Angeles are taking steps
to organize Mechanics Institute in that place
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HOLIDAY BALIs.-A very brilliant party was
given by Professors Clapp & Silversmith at
Sonora, last Christmas evening, and notwith-
standing the inclemency of the weather, the
gentleman at that place, fairly flashed WITH the
beauty and splendor gifts gay occupants. On
New-I Years evening, another party will be given
at Musical Hall, Columbia, on which OCCASION
we are informed that at lesst a dozen couple
will be present from Sonora Columbia is known
for its superior capabilities in getting up balls.
and on New-lears evening. is expected to ey-
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-12-27

CALIFORNIA STATE TEMPERANCE SOCIETY
The officers and executive committee of the
State Society are follows:
Gen. A. III. NVira. President Sacramento.
Gen. John Wilson. Vice Pres San Francisco
Hon James Johnson. Vice Pres FL Dorado
c. G. Caldwell. Rec Secretary. Sacramento
Rev. |. S. Dehl Cor. Secretary
Hon, Henry Bates. Treasnr r.
DR.. VIM G.. ID al Sacramento: c. C. jerks.
Sacramento; VIM FL. =. Norris, Sacramento ;
Hon. J. II. Ralston. Sacramento: Col ID W.
WcltY. Sacramento: F. e. Croker Sacramento;
II. \. Burnett Sacramento: Hon. j. G Curtis.
Yolo: Hon. Fl NJ Fish FL Dorado Hon John
Crosby Siskivou Hon. J W Grandcl, Placer I;
Hon. j. C. BircA Trinity. Committee
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The Miners, independents F1umine Co.

The Miners Independent F1uming Co.
There are few enterprises undertaken in this
enterprising community which promise more or
which appeal more directly to the mining, me-
chanical and business pursuits than the one in
which the above named Corporation is engaged,
and this together with the ability and energy of
the men at the head of the company, accounts
for the liberal encouragement they have received
and the alacrity, Notwithstanding the extreme
pressure of the times. with which the stock has
been taken. In what manner the huge masses
of tailngs that have long been. and are still ac-
cumulating. could be disposed of has tor some
time been matter of serious consideration to
thinking men. Many valuable claims have been
so deeply buried beneath these heaps Of ruins.
as to be rendered entirely useless; and many
more must soon become entirely blockaded by
these piles of rubbish, unless some outlet is pro
vided much lower than any which now exists
through which they can be removed, without
the laborous and tedious task of shoveling and
wheeling them out OF the way. and the time
must soon come that there would be no out-of-
the-way place to put them. The rich gulch
known as French Gulch has for some time been
almost entirely deserted from this cause. But
the greatest advantage and benefits which this
enterprise promises, is that of making available,
large tracts of mining ground hitherto useless
and unOccupied in consequence of the immense
labor and expense required to raise the dirt for
washing. This obstacle will be overcome by the
depth of their f1ume below the surface and con-
sequently the claims in the vicinity, will not
only be greatly enhanced in value but the min
larged, and huldreds Oh Claims developed aid
rendered valuable, which otherwise must forever
have remained unavailable. This will give ac-
tive and profitable employment to numerous
miners who would otherwise nave to seek some
other field of operation. How the mechanical
and business interests will he benefited and the
value OF all kinds OF property greatly increased
| is too plain for comment, nasmuoh as they
must forever inevitably depend upon the extent
permanence, and productiveness OF the mines
That the necessity of the work is acknowledged
and its Importance appreciated, is evident from
the fact, that although the corporation has been
scarcely month in existence the stock is near
ly all taken, and the company now in active
operation; and ere long our mining facilities
will be unrivalled and our community unsur-
passed In growth, resources, and prosperity by
any in the State. G.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-12-27

The NEXT LEGISLATURE differentpapers
throughout the State are busy in giving instruc-
tions to the incoming Legislature, and in dis
cnsainp the necessities and wants of the constit-
nency. If that Hon. body does all that these
various papers demand. we shall have beauti-
f,l collection of inconsistencies and contradic-
lions to be governed by at the close of the Ses-
sion. It is certainly to be hoped however that
the discretion of the Legislature will enable
them to steer free from the follies that unwise
influences will bring to bear on them.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-12-27

SONORA MExICo.-Late reports from Sonora
say the revolution in Sonora is just fairly be-
ginning. Don Manuel Grandara had gone to
the city of Mexico-his brother. Jesus Grandara.
remaining in command of the revolutionary
forces in Sonora. At Syope, on the Rio de So
nora, in an engagement between the revolu-
tionists and the Aguilar party. twenty Mexicans
were killed. The present party who are now
in power. that is ''the Aguilarenos." are very
much afraid that Gandara will seek aid and as
sistance in California, from some of our bold
adventurous spirits
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-12-27

GRAND Dinner OF THE SoNs OF NKw EyGLAvD.
Last evening the sons of New England resi-
dent in this city. assembled at the InternationaI
Hotel to attend grand dinner in honor of the
anniversary of the landing Of the Pilgrims on
Plymouth Rock.
Eloquent speeches were delivered toasts
drank songs sung, and pleasure reigned su-
preme. Among the speakers was noticed s y.
Webb. Esq. W. b. Farwell. Esq. Hon VIM. W
Hawks, Col. Baker. NJ. N. Noah Rev. Mr. Ben
ton. Judge Tracy. VIM. Sherman, S. H. Parker
and VIM. Shepherds. f. San.
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The REsULT.-The battle of freedom is lost.
We have made good fight, but the powers of
He'll have prevailed against us.-Granae Journal.
Then the devil has got you sure, neighbor.
Placer Herald
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SPECIAL NoTICEs.-We call attention to the
special notice of the ladies. and the new adver-
tisements appearing in the first column of the
third page.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-12-27

Ge-A man who is furnished with arcup,erts
from the mint will convince his antaronist
much sooner than one who draws them from
reason and philosophy.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-12-27

IMPORTANT DEc1sIoN.-Judge Hager, yester-
day, (Decem. 23d,) says the Toacn Talk, render
ed an important decision in mercantile law
sustaining assignments for the benefit of credi
| tors The case was that of Forbes and other.
VS.. Scannell, in which question was submit
ted whether or not the general assignment 70,
the benefit of creditors made by Gideon Nve
Jr.. for self and Nye Bros & Co.. was sufficient
legal transfer to the assignees (plaintffs>
named in the assignment of the property men.
toned in the complaint, at the time it was sci
zed by the defendant as Sheriff, under iudg-
ment and execution against the assignees. IN
sustaining the assignment the Judge remarked :
In this State. by our insolvent law. as con
strued by the Supreme Court. voluntary assign.
ment by insovent debtors for the benefit of
| creditors. are declared void and if this State
had been the situs OF the property at the time
the assignment was made, or if it arrived here
as the property OF the ssignors without a de-
| ilvery having been effected to the assignees
| the law of California. and not the lea loci con
| fr ctus, would govern and determine the vail
dity OF the assignment. The rule of law by
| comfy OF nations according to the American
doctrine g Rt 1859 would perhaps be the same
| II the assignment had been made under the
bankrupt laws of the domicil.
IL is IN proof that the possession of the prop
erty here in question was delivered in China to
the assignees (the plaintfis) and was by them
consigned to a house in this city for sale The
validity of the assignment must then be deter
mined by the law of the place where it was
made. This being the case and considering the
| common law in force in China so far as respects
this assignment, and that the assignment, to-
gether with the fact of delivery of the posses
sion of the property. is sufficient to transfer the
property to the plaintiff. they are entitled to its
possession i'll this State. 6 Rob. La. r., 262 }
THE Court OF SESSIONS, which adjourned at
Sonora, Dec. II, sentenced the following per-
sons:
Michal Murray. for attempting to release pris-
oners from Jail, was sentenced to State S Prison.
for five years.
Jack Riley, same charge, plead guilty, and
was sentenced to the States Prison. ior five
years.
D. p. Malone. criminal use of deadly weapons,
fined $3.50
F. Norot. for Illegal votinc.-fnt1 500
Richard Scott, assault with deadly Weapon
fined $500.
A. Reynolds, grand larceny, sentenced TO
States Prison. three years.
LADIES FAIR.-The ladies interested in the
above laudable object have delayed from time
to time in naming the day on which TO mold
their fair, for the benefit of the Presby terian
Church in this place. the object of which was
that they should not interfere with any ether
benevolent object with which the fair might
conflict. Now that the day is fixed it is to De
hoped that every one interested il the eause Of
christianity, will unite their efiorts IN making
this a profitable enterprise. We shall take
pleasure in giving a more extended notice next
week.
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Gas- Our thanks are due to Harry Smith Of
the Pacific Express, for fayors during tAe past
week.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-06-25
HOT SPRINGS, BATH COUNTY, VA.
Natures own Remedy for Chronic Diseases !

VHNHIS WATERING PLACE IS NOW OPEN FOR
IL the reception of visitors The supply of mineral
ter is most abundant and there eight douche and plunge
baths of various temperatures from ~ to log Fahrenheit
AS remedy in chronic diseases these waters
excecd by nothing ever known TO the human race. In
srucon, Glanduar engagements, old injuries the
ces and joints Paralysis diseases peculiar females Neu-
raga &c. they possess remedial and curative powers Of
the highest order In that slate of the budy termed
ctectc The consequence of arrangement in the stomach
liver and Spleen among the residents of marsy countries
and distinguished by pale salow complexion, puffy
skim swced extreites, anguor disnciinatiOn to
OF the diseases enumerated above which had
resisted the most sklu medical treatment and in which
other mineral waters of high had been used vain
have been entirely cured here Of the number
suffering with Those maades there comparatively few
who would not be perfectly restored greatly relieved by
the of these waters This place is 195 miles from Rich
mond, Va the direct route from that city to the Green
So miles. Early July the Central Railroad will be in
operation to sIboro after which there will be only twer-
t miles Stage travel between the Hot Springs and the prn
cpa northern and southern Cities and the traveller from
Baltimore, Washington Richmond, leaving those cities
in the morning will be the first night to the Warm
Springs and to this place breakfast the next morning
thus aaakag the wA0e journey IN "a Aours almost entirely
by duylighL
These Springs situated in a valley in elevated
mountain region. The scenery around is wild
and beautiful and the climate in delightful sal
brous and invigoatng. The Hotel accommodations
good and comfortable and fine band of music will be in
attendance throughout the season.
will furnish with their address, will mail apamphiet
containing account of the Springs with Of
&c. s. GOODE, for the Proprietor.
Hot Springs Va. June 20, 1885, .62-swlm.
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az Some of our readers know that Edward
Everett has recently expressed his strong sympa-
thy with Sumner, who was chastised by Brooks, of
South Carolina. The Richmond Enquirer, noticing
this expression Of sympathy, says:
"There is circumstance of this affair which morti-
es and humiaes respectable people, the conduct of
Edward Everett What sacrege associate the suerngs
of Sumner with the memory Of Washington! To preface
eulogy on the Father of his Country with whining Of
sympathy with infamous raitor 1t is just like Edward
Everet-He has sincerity and power Of resistance
to the frenzy of the moment His hatred of Sumner is
notorious yet the petends to weep the msutunes
and to parake the Indignation of the beaten aboonst
And to think that all this hypocrisy is attached
ordum to enogy on the character of GEORGE WASHING
TON! The tongue than utter wall the posrate
body of an infamous Alb onst is not worthy name
the name Of George Washington. Mr. Everett Should
cept the offer of the rheorcan and henceorh
have his polished periods acclaimed by substitute He is
unfit to speak in the name Of the ladies of Virginia. and
trust the managers Of the Mount Vernon enterprise will
dispense with his services Everett Summers
fictitious fnera In the end the most pompous plausib
ties will be stripped of their disguise and exposed thu
| contempt and rldicule of the world"
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SENATOR HAx11s-The Know Nothing. presses

SENATOR HAnL1N.-The Know Nothing. presses
arc rejoicing over the declaration in the Senate, by
Mr. Hamlin, of Maine, that he cannot support the
nominees of the Cincinnati Convention. We do not
see how Mr.. Hamlin could support them, occupying
the position he does. Though called a Democrat,
he has been aFreesoiler for years. We distinctly
remember that he was considered unsound in 1S46,
when delegate from Maine in the Baltimore Con-
vention; and that he was barely tolerated in that
body, his counses having no influence whatever
The fact that he is gone off is of the strongest
proofs of the nationality of our platform and of the
soundness of our candidates.
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ATTENTION! OLD LINE WHIGs.-We again invite
the attention of old line Henry Clay and Daniel
Webster Wings to the following article from the
Fayetteville Argus. No Democratic paper has ever
spoken in half bitter terms of the old line Wing
party. This article, be it remembered, is by author
ity, for Mr.. Cameron, the Editor of the Argus, is
Of the K. ~ Electors for the State at large
Can Wings vote for such man as Elector?
"ToRIEs UNDER CIRcUMsrANcEs-There are a few,
very few, in the country that hold themselves up
old line Wings who in fact, about much entitled to
that appeaon Tanning and his the
Revolution Secessioniss in 1851 they antiA
now-Contemptibe always, and honest at time such
would have been Tories 1875 they co-aborer
with foreignism in 1866. We caution readers against
,ne on aese sp Is
trusted matter by what they call them
selves They traitors ALL and should be estimated
cordingly." r.
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OBITUARY.
"The boast of heraIdry, the pomp of power,
And all that beauty, all that wealth eer gave,
Await alike the Inevitable hour,
ha hs ~ oI, l,,d Int d, tho

The paths Of glory lead but to the grave"
Died in Beaufort Carteet after brief illness the inst,
Captain Christian Wu of the Danish Navy Al years.
Occupying the distinguished and eminent position of a
captain in the Navy of his country, and wearing the in
sigma of high official honors his unmey death must,
known his distant kindred AID friends strike
into every heart. Contemplating through the
United States with unmnged pleasure; anticipating much
profit and instruction from visit to principal cities
Al-Wise Providence in the unsearchable wisdom of
His DEGREES, called him away his wishes could be reaz
ed. Surely with Mr. Burke it be said, what shadows
we are, and what shadows we pursue"
Far away from country and in land of strangers,
the oceans grand and sublime he lies i'll his cold
tomb by the seaside. His evcred brow felt the
the destroycr's hand when the summons came from on
high
"Child of dust come away"
float him, shall martial music greet his
the proud ship that walked him the wide waters
him again. for he has verified the aphorsm that the
glories of mortal state shadows not substantial
thngs.-Let mourning relatives and friends reflect upon
the probty and uprgtness of his life and cherish in their
heart of hearts, his example and his memory precious
legacy
In obedience to an irreversbIe law of nature Captain
Christian Wulf has ended his earthly Neither
tears call him back again. to those who loved
him with idolizing affection. 1t is consong reflection
and that Ssuage the bosOmS silent but keenes
grief that he died firm and consistent Christian He has
exchanged cup of bitterness for unendng and happ
reserved for the finally faithful But to the lone
sister upon this foreign Shore may the great SOother and
Sustainer of bereayed hearts pour into her soul the balm
of consolation and teach her that although her brothers
visible form Wondering beneath the Sod yet his spirit
hovers around her with its holy but unseen presence
w. v. G.
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STILL THEY CoME.-Where SO many friends arc
sending US clubs of subscribers from all parts OF the
State, it may nvidious to mention any partlc-
ular ones; but we cannot forbcar public express
sion of our thanks to couple of gentlemen in Ala
nance who sent US, few days ago, club of thirty
oue yearly subscribers with the cash. Such mani
festations of approval of cur course and above ALL
of devotion to the cause of Democracy, are truly
encouraging. We shall endeavor to do our whole
duty, not doubling Of, but still working tor glo-
rious victory.
Since the above was in type, friend in Franklin
has sent US a club of twelve yearly subscribers
and several friends have sent US clubs OF campaign
subscribers, to all of whom we return our thanks:
Our new books rapidly filling up, but we yet
have room for more. There no documents so
good and so cheap newspapers.
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s. BV AuthOrity.1

Know Nothings are disguised with the wild
hunt after Office" as the announcements of candi-
dates for the Commons in Guilford very conclusive
ly prove The Greensboro Patriot has list of 1tre
only one of whom the editor Of the Patriot is which,
and commences, We arc authorized to announce v
&c. He is authorized to announce himself! BY
whom? By his council, we presume. Hope he
will have good time Of it when the Office comes
along and strikes him it may be that by "spe'
cial dispensation," he is authorized to "hunt y
for it. But there must be two of the five candidates
running without authority Gas the county is emit
led to only three members,) thereby "perjuring
themselves and also subjecting themselves to expu
sion or course the Editor is not of these,a ht
acts "by authority"