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IMPORTANT TO MINERS. The following is copy
of letter from Sutter Creek, to the Jackson Sen
tinel If the French gentlemen can save the gold
from taings at the rate they claim, the introduc-
ton of their system into the mines will be the
dawn of new era in gold washing
1t may be of service to the readers of your pa
per, to be informed of very interesting visit to
our town of two chemists and mneralogists, Messrs
Chevalier and Dusuzeon. The gentlemen have
come here from San Francisco, to make public as
says of our quartz tailings black sand tailings
&c. The results of their experiments have been
truly astonishing. They show plainly to the most
inoredulous, that we are losing from so to IS per
cent. of the gold from our quartz and other dig
gings. They profess to be able to save all that we
throw away, and from my own observation have
no doubt of their abilities for success. Their as
says will be published in the Sacramento and San
Francisco papers. They have opened a subscrp-
tioil and intend forming company to be called
the Quartz Tailings Mining Association, of ANA
dor county, with capital of $4,000, in one hun
dred shares of 5000 EACH the capital to be repaid
to shareholders before they receive any benefit
themselves out of the operation. Such discovery
is of vast Importance to our county, and if You
will confer the favor of publishing these facts, it
may help them in accomplishing their undertaking,
In expectation of consummating the object, the
whole Of Sutter and Amador creeks have been
staked out in mining claims below the quartz
mills for the tailings they containn
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SENATORIAL. Our "Little Bird" says that an
other senatorial conspiracy is on foot. That bird
was never yet mistaken, and he cautions The
Faithful Seventeen in the Senate to be watchful.
State Journal
Faithful--in what, or to what2 Faithful to the
Union, and defeat, out of mere personal pque, the
election of public officer recognized and required
by the Constitution of the United States! Are
they faithful to the State or to the Pacific coast,
and refuse to send full delegation to the National
Congress, leaving interests uncared for, or at
best but half-sustained, and at time when every
possible exertion should be made, in view of the
troubled state of our affairs with European powers
to insure more adequate defense of our coast?
Or faithful to their constituents who selected them
for true Knownothings, to represent them at Sac
and to elect a Knownothing Senator to
Congress- and in all cases vote for nominees of the
American party? No they're faithful to none of
these-we refer to the tail-end of the group--but
they are faithful, to use the language of one of
the number, (No ~ to d" that democratic moth
er of theirs" great old gal, that democratic
mother " - and her children take after her, most
consumedly. Some have for months past taken af-
ter her with sharp sticks - and have played the
American and honest man so long and so we'll that
it's wonder the old lady should recognize the ras-
Gals. But, they've been out to play and have re-
turned--roR BREAD AND BuTTER---so 'tis said.
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RETURNING CELEsTIALs. We notice indications
of general return of the Chinese to the mines.
The present high rate of licenses had driven thou
sands of them from their diggings but they are
now arriving daily, and will soon be earning their
rice again. Our friend Ah-Lup," Ga retired ten
pin seter) tells that they are assured by Mel
lean man Ah-Sembly," that they will soon be able
to buy licenses at three or four dollars per month
John says further, that the Cinnamon have con-
tributed $4,000 to pay for the reduction Of the
price of licenses The latter statement we don't
quite take; but then some extortion of the sort
may have been praised upon them by enterprising
business men below
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THE REGISTRY BILL The State Journal was
guilty of an insolent fling at some Mr.. Welch,' on
Monday last, for having introduced in the Assem-
bly, "An Act Requiring the Registration of the
Names of Legal Voters in the Incorporated Cities
of this State" Why could not the editor have
said Mr.. Welch, of Eldorado; ); or "A Mr.. Welch
and beg pardon of the gentleman and the readers
of the leading democratic paper of the State, for
his ignorance in not knowing where the gentle
man hailed from. Mr.. Wech is some,' though
some American, and some honest man none of
your faithful Sort but clear-grit Union Know
nothing. The Bill, or similar one, is very much
needed in our statutes and for the matter of that
we can't see that measure of the sort loses any
of its virtue by being introduced by member from
the rural districts Have not legislators from the
lower counties, and San Francisco members more
than all others, been ever Jealous in endeavoring
to fix metes and bounds for the rights and the
duct of miners! Has session of the Legislature
adjourned, during which no bill was proposed by
city member, contemplating serious inter-
ference in mining regulations! We believe not.
But the defense of the Registration Bill is in ADLER
hands, and we leave the Tribune to fight it out
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-16

To CURE FELoNs. Ever since tho gold mines of
California were first wrought, the miners in vari-
Gus portions of the State, have been troubled with
felons which often incapactate them for work.
To such as are so afflicted, the following simple
remedy, given by the Scientific american, will be of
interest:
Within the past year we have known the spi-
nal marrow OF an OK or COW, applied by three
different persons, with the most satisfactory re-
Suits in relieving the pain and securing speedy
cures of their felons. This, we are confident, will
be useful information to many. The spinal mar
row should be applied fresh every four hours for
two days.
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Political On DIrs. By private letter from
Washington, we are in receipt of a few of the po-
litical ION dts, respecting the federal Offices of
this State. 1t says:
Thompson Campbell, ESD, of your city, is here
endeavoring to accomplish the removal of NJ S.
Latham and his own installation as Collector of
San Francisco. He is working like beaver, but
without show of success AS there is contem-
plated removal of the Surveyor and naval officer,
he may attain MIR. Van Voorhees, position Sena-
tor Weller is urging the removal of Col. w. B.
Dameron the naval officer on Secretary Guthrie,
and insists on Thomas B. Flournoy being appointed
in his place. Flournoy is here, keeping bachelors
being made by Mr.. Weller to lop off the heads of
T. J. Henley, the Indian Agent, and Mr.. Fry, the
Post Office Agent The latter he may accomplish,
but the Old War Horse will remain until change
in the administration occurs. Since DR.. Gwns
departure his power has virtually died out, as all
his friends in Office in California will find outs
F. NerS
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correspondent of the Alta says that the rush to the
new mines of persons excited by curiosity is nearly
over and the ground is deserted by all except those
who are willing to take the pick and shovel and go
to work. From several persons who have com
menced prospecting some distance back of this
place, upon the hills, learn that they getting
an average of three cents to the pan and the yield
is increasing steadily Those who are now work
ing are practical miners and will soon determine
whether the diggings in and about San Antona
will pay to work. The best yield have yet seen
is eighteen cents to the pan and this was without
any ''saltingn
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THE MONTEREY SENTINEL of the 9th inst. has
come to hand. 1t furnishes the following items of
news:
During the last two weeks salmon have been
caught in the Carmelo river in considerable num-
bers The quality of this Salmon is much more
delicate and agreeable than those of the Sacra-
mento Some years past, they were found in great
abundance in the Carmelo.
THE JULIA. This fine little schooner built en-
tirely in this town by Mr.. Raine, launched on
Tuesday morning last at high tide The water
was so high that at eight o'clock the sea was flow
ing over into the estero, near the scene of the
launch.
This is the first vessel we believe ever built and
launched in this port-at least so far as we have
heard.
The Julia is about 4S tons, and is intended to
run between Monterey and San Francisco.
We are happy to learn that Mrs Charlotte Lay
ton widow of the late Sergeant Layton has re-
ceived the appointment of keeper Of the Point Pi-
nos Light, left vacant by his unfortunate death
This appointment has given general satisfaction to
our citizens
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ANOTHER PATRIOT GONE. Noah Edm;nster
soldier of the revolutionary war, died at Dixmont.
Me-, on the Oath of December, in the ninety.tbird
year of his age. He was born in Maiden. Mass
in the year 1858, and at an early age volunteered
into the American army, at the commencement of
the at Bunker Hill, witnessed the surrender of
Burgoyne's, army, and was with the army under
the immediate command of Washington throncb
one whole campaign. 1t was his boast that be
served year on board the first American naval
vessel, and aided in capturing several English
armed vessels-one in the English channel. The
deceased had resided for more than half a century
In Dixmont.- Boston Journal
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Mrs. FRAMpToN. The agent of this lady has
issued bills for concert on Monday evening next
We have never had the pleasure of hearing this
lady, nor are we aware that she has travelled much
in this vocation, but we notice correspondence in
the Sacramento Union, which speaks very highly
of her talents as vocalist The writer says;
ave had treat last night that was indeed the
greatest of the season. Mrs. Frampton, vocalist
whose sweet and lovely voice has no equal for my
ears. was greeted by house who could appreciate
her music. She speaks directly to the soul, en-
trancing all her listeners with her heavenly meo-
dyn
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-16

DULL TINES. We never saw, says the 7o1ca
Talk, so dull time around the wharves as we no.
ticed Tuesday. Save one or two lumber vessels
which where discharging, there was no stir to be
seen except that produced by the departure of the
up-river boats Longshore men were lettering
around with long faces, and dock loafers summed
themselves without molestation The dullness
which is now SO much complained of is felt by
most all classes of business men, and the 'good
time coming" SO long expected is invoked, on all
sides, to make an early dawn.
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According to Paris correspondent of the Ma
tional Intehgencer, the cost of the Eastern war
greatly exceeds one million of dollars per day
This is indeed enormous. Such an outlay long
continued, must produce disastrous results to the
nations Immediately engaged. 1t is said that of
$4,000 horses sent to the Black Sea by France
only 10000 remain. The other 10000 either per-
ished in battle or through exposure fatigue and
neglect. The average cost was about 500 each,
and about as much more to convey them to the
Crimea
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-16

New ORLEANS CANAL Project. The Picaprne
states that subscriptions to be opened in New
Orleans the 1st of January, to unite the waters
Of the Mississippi with those of Lake Borgne by a
canal from the upper part of the English Turn on
the Mississippi about eleven miles below the city,
to Lake Borgne at or near the mouth of the Bayou
Dupre or Phillipon. The canal may be, with the
projected improvement of the bayou six and a
quarter miles in length from the bayou to safe
harbor on the lake; and the purpose is to give
the canal sufficient capacity to pass the largest
steamers navigating the Mississippi, and all such
sea craft as have not greater draft than eight and
half feet The company is styled the Grand
Junction Canal Company.
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-16

TOBACCO PLANTATION. The San Francisco Her.
aid says that the proprietor of large tract of land,
situated on the "Encinal" Alameda county, is pre-
pairing to plant ten acres with tobacco. The seed
is of the best species of Cuban varieties The en-
terprising planter expects to realise handsome
profit from the investment, besides proving that
California climate and soil is well adapted to the
culture of tobacco as that of Cuba. The conclu-
sion is the result of actual experiment The situa-
tion of the plantation is said to be admirably suited
to the curing of tobacco the shade trees in that
vicinity afording natural facilities for the process
of curing.
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-16

In DISTRICT COURT, 1lth Judicial District, Jan
Term, 1894. A. Van Guelder after examina-
ton, was admitted as an Attorney.
Unoffclal.--On Monday evening last Mr.. Van
Guelder entertained the members of the Bar at the
County Clerks Office. There was collation. oi
Champagne and other articles necessary to q well
conducted California Bar, and the company enjoyed
it amazingly.
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-16

ADVERTISING THE ATLANTIC STATEs-L. P. F. has now
completed his arrangements for the forwarding of adver
tisemens to all the principal largest circulating Journals
and Newspapers published in the Atlantic States.
fine opportunity is here offered to those who wish to
advertise in any section of the Union of doing so the
lowest rates, and in prompt and satisfactory manner
All disposed, are invited to call him and leave their
orders. -
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In the Senate, on Saturday last, while the law
exemptng certain property from execution was
being considered, Jas. w. Coffroth, of Tuoumne,
offered the following additional item, which was
inserted
"The types, presses, and materials necessary to
print and publish daily. tr-weekly, semi-weekly,
or weekly newspaper, not exceeding $1,000 in
salue"
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-16

LADIES GEAR New York correspondent says:
Laces, diamonds and furs are fixed facts for this
winters regalia The old yellow baby caps hid
away in our grandmothers trunks are looked mn
and their ornaments appear on youthful busts. K
new article, called California diamonds is sellinc
at half the price of the court ewelry, and shines
with equal brillancy.
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-16

HARBoR DEFENcEs The defences of the San
Francisco harbor are progressing rapidly towards
completion, and we learn that additional works are
about being commenced on Angel Island and Lime
Point opposite the fort now building. The points
now surveyed by the U. s. Engineers are, the Fort
on Fort Point, to mount 154 guns; Lime Point, so
guns; Black Point, 80 guns two batteries on An
gel Island, 40 guns Alcatraz Island so guns
making in the aggregate 354 guns, with calibr5
ranging from 32ibs TO 120fbs, or columbiads-b
very few under 64ibs. With the completion of this
tremendous armament, it must be powerful feet
that would attempt an entrance into our harbor.-
Alta.
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ALHAMBRA SALOON. Trescott g. Waldron have
taken this popular saloon, and what with paint,
carpet, good liquors, fine cigars and polite proprie-
tors, it's mighty comfortable place to drop into
now and then. See their card.
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DUEL. At the Masquerade Ball, which came off
at Musicall Hall on Saturday night (says the Sum,
a couple of Frenchmen got into a muss, which led
to the giving and accepting of challenge between
them. Arrangements were made yesterday for
carrying out their belligerent intentions, but they
were frustrated by the interference of the lady
concerning whom the misunderstanding arose.
The matter was dropped and the warlike parties
embraced, in token of their reconciliation. There
was rumor last evening, however, that hostties
had been renewed, and that the pugnacous frog
eaters had repaired to Contra Costa some where
near the geld mines, to seek adjustment of the
matter at the mouth of the pistol. Tire tamour!
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-16

An advertisement lately appeared in the Dublin
Evening Post headed Iron bedsteads and bed
ding We suppose, according to the latter term,
that the linen is of sheet iron
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THE UsURY BILL. The Judiciary Committee of
the Senate, to whom had been refeared MIR. Shaw s
BILL entitled An act concerning the interest of
money, by which it is proposed to reduce the mac
ported through their chairman, W. J. Ferguson,
against the BILL and it has been defeated
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-16

redoubtable French Consul at San Francisco, has
been paying his respects to the Legislature and
on motion of a Senator was invited to seat on
the floor.
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The Legislature of Virginia holds its sessions
biennially but the business accumulates SO over.
whelmingy that the belief is that annual sessions
will have to be resorted to. The present session,
which is allowed ninety days for completing it's
work, will, it is believed have to be extended
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-16

To enjoy life, you should be little miserable
occasionally. Trouble, like cayenne is not very
agreeable in ITSELF but it gives great zest to other
things
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L. P. Fishers Advertising Agency.

San Francisco Iron Building opposite Pacific Express
~ office, entrance on Washington street, up stairs.
L. p. FISHER is the authorised Agent of the EMPIRE
COUNTY ARGUS, and other California, Oregon and
Sandwich Islands newspapers.
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The director of the Statistical Office in Chill
publishes the names and ages of nine persons
the youngest of whom is 118, and the Oldest 1873
years of age. One of them, who is 100 years old,
recently married widow of only SO years.
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RAILROAD FErr. grand ball is to be given at
Meredith's Hotel, in the town of Folsom, on the
22d inst, in honor of the opening of the Sacra-
mento Valley Railroad.
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Pacific EXPRESS. This Express has our thanks
for favors during the past week. Also for a large
bundle Of Atlantic papers
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-16

The Grand Jury of San Joaquin county, at their
late session, found twenty-five true bills of indict-
ment
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-16

The Evening Journal says that there are twenty
two ships out over one hundred days from the
Atlantic States, all bound to the port of San Fran
cisco
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Senators Fiske and McCallum and Mr.. Bowe of
the Assembly, have favored us with legislative
documents
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-16

WELLS. FARGO & Co. have our thanks for the
prompt daily delivery of San Francisco papers,
and for a great variety of Atlantic papers by the
Sonora
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-16

CLARK & HENRY. This firm has supplies u,
With Sacramento papers during the past week.
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-16

Mr.. Welch, of the Assembly, will please accept
our thanks for legislative docs.
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Redemption of County War ants.
A LII County Orders presented prior to February 1st
IA inst, will be redeemed upon presentation at this
Office.
7. M. REED, County Treasurer.
Treasurers office, Coloma, Feb. 18th, 1856. 122t
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The best quality of Liquors and Cigars always b
ound at this Saloon
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A1halnbra Saloon.
TrcScOtt & WaldrOn, PrOprietOrS.

Opposite the American House, Piety Hill, CoIoma
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For III t6arseit, Iaaits b
NliE PROPEIETORS take great pleasure In expressing
i their thanks gratifying and sse-
lts establishment the Capt1!, and stimulates them g
asEed sSertlqnsi9 i9 inset, ~ s ses 49, s
sfts cosrse 6S ntrcdtl t4ifiu1. The grsat practical
experience Of the Prlusps heavy Banking and COneF-
sdi Touses assisted by educated and accomplished gentle
men has e1ahed him bringto degree Of perfection
o sE51s q M T oTaER ISsfITuTfoS Each
STUDENT b this process drilled at the DESK tadfrld-
tu Stby stsp, until he has mastered the whole routine
OF Accountants dutie; as toroIia as LA0rghs AgG
ouse and thus ali aVk@aEdness; fatscrng and egresi0ps
Blunders are In great measure, dissip7tsd-
a. have also securt the services 81 some o. the
uoSi erneut Ohio, lecture commercial
tar course of Instruction extended
hers but nG T. % @ s a5 I'm T q
Scientific GInn CoIuIaercial History
1gTary GonmercSl Products, Commercial Calculations
Political EconOny, Mercantile Law Etcs OF Trade Part
neEshtp, SC.
/ THE LADIES' DEPARTMENT
opened for the reception Of Nc Institution IN
the Union nparts more thorough or Interesting course In
In e6neSsop We would add that e shall put forth
best Efforts still ernent degree the nat
ering reception with which enterprise has met ana ire
tess ses Of tau e I5sed at any
| otter Sia,iidr llsycdRiike toi1sge.
Among the many Recommendations We give tic fouoT-
We, the undersigned, take pleasure IN testEnG mat
personally acquated with Sr. Grangers ability as an
Accountant and Teacher Keeping, which Is Of the
highest order. He has hal great experenee Is an Ac-
counant, in heavy Commercial and Ranking Houses which
gives him superior facilities In inIarting PrdcticG,
EHOIcfd0s OF BO0t EttDiRg tsl thorough Commercial
l. J. ALLEN, LII. H.,
President of Farmers College
LORIN ANDREWS,
! President OF Kenyon College.
1 -
To yo,r men who wish to acquire '.8WstUess E'EHed-
ttoR' think affords facilities seldom eqqaedI
qualifications Of theoretical knoWi-
edge and aEtness teaching added to practical Counting
Room cpcriencc feel confident that graduates from
coiIee fully competent 10 keep the most co41-
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/ II. z. MILLS, See'y Columbus Gas and Coke Co.
| C. H. MASON, Book Keeper at J. II. Riley & Co.'S.
/ s7-For full particulars, send for circular.
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GOING SOUTII-The slOA II. Train will connect at San
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Chicago Rxpress Division Of O. Road at
shelby junction with Cincinnati Express from Ceysand at
NeEazk with and West Trains the Central Ohio
Railroad.
The 30 p NJ Train will connect at Sandusky with steam
Detroit; M0nrOeVie with western Train
c. & r. Shelby Junction at S.21 p 81 With the Mall
Tram c. Columbus CINCINNATI At Mans
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for Pittsburgh, and at Newark With East ana West Night
Trains Central Ohio u. II.
GOING NORTH-The 9:96 " Train will make close COM
pectot at Newark from Belair on c. o. R.
R.; Mansfield Junction with Express for PttsburEh at
Shelby Junction IL Is with Cincinnati Express for
Mail Train on C. 4. T. road to Toledo, Chicago, &c,
9lQ Train will connect Newark Ttth Express from
the East on Genital Ohio Road Mansfield Junction with
Fast Train Pittsburgh Shelby function At 5-s1
Wi: Cincinnati Cleveland; 3onroeylc with Night
Express and Chieaeo and at sanduEy With the
steamer Bay City for Detroit and ChicsEo.
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