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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-07-29

DIGHMOND WINE HTOKE...We now
IL have on hand superior stock of Wines and Bran
dies for Summer use, comprising in part Of
Hennesaey and Otard BRANDIES, in wood and glass
Old Port WINES, part very choice
Meleria and Sherry, old and delicate.
Claret and Champagne various grades.
scotch+ALE Of Yonge1's, Allsopp's. Csmpbslfs, and
Dicks brands.
London BROWN STOUT.
Ginger WINE.
Blackberry BRANDY.
Old Rye WHISKEY, few bills very choice, for
family use For sale by DUDLEY CO,
Ia Mai ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-07-29

u LIZA q III ED AND Brown Shirt
- ING AND SHEETfNGS, from the best manu-.
fsctories: Irish Linens; Bed Tckings; Oznsburgs ssd
>hirting Stripes. For sale cheap, to reduce our
stock. ]. NJ ROSENBAUM
iy 20 Iga Roads
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-07-29

bfOUT BATH -. .Jnpan ned and Wood
4 Foot Baths; lafants aud other Bath Tubs. For
ale cost hv ZIMMERMAN
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-07-29

MEAL, MkAlI...C - Ii ~, in email ANA
Va large quantities, taken at i's cash p,ice, and
MEAL given at OaCe, airs cssh prize.
ERAGGS OLD MILL,
iy a2-Gt Near the Arnpry.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-07-29

DILULES DE BLANCHARD, n I,Iodure
l. ferreux inalterable sans odeur nj saveur de fer
dode Perles DEther du Dr.. Ciertsn: Ca psuIes de-
Raquin su Baume dc Copahn; Piluies de Carbonate
fereux inalterable De Va let; fumissteur Pectoral
pour les malsdies des Votes de Ia Respiration Racs
bout Des Anbes; Pate Pectoral and Sircp PectoraI
do NsfeP Arabic; Envelopes Mathematician. on
Capsules On Lichen; Drasecs do santonine, &c dc.
For sale BY MEADE BAKER
PharmAcsutists,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-07-29

CHEMICAL OLIVE SOAP.-Receiyed 4
1sshes equally we'll in hard soft watsr, with far
less labor, and 10 the cheapest sosp In use.
w. G. BATTAILE, Druggist,
US Corner 9Th and Broad cts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-07-29

Mechanical and Ornamental Drawing.
In connection with my Architectural and En9i-
neering Office have opened Drafting ROOM where,
aided by competent assistants am prepared to make
Designs and Copies of all kinds of Machine Work;
Plans for Bridges stone otherwise Copies to Lith-
ograph from, Of Railruad and Canal Maps and Pro-
files; Copies of Land Maps, Tracinss, &c, with De-
signs for wood, stone iron; Ornamental Work.
WILLIAM PERCIVAL,
NH 1s---6rn Civil Engineer and Architect.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-07-29
COASTWiSE.

To VlrsH., per ship A. Lawrence -l9 hhds Leaf
Tobacco: 5Uo hhds 81 SINS.
To HALlFAx per schr. Uncle Ton.--730 bbll. Flour
TO BokpEAtx, per schr W. J. Burrou chs I'll hhds.
Leaf Tob .cco; 5ll bhds Stems; II eGD Slaves.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-07-29

- "A GAA lNIUht5 E1LA1N FUN
~ TAiNs.-Our Soda Water is now In full opera.
noo and we will at all times furnish this delicious
aud wholesome beverage in the greatest perfection
with all the delicious Fruit and Cream Syrups man.
uiactared oy ourselves from the real ripe fruits Our
apparatus Is of the most recent construction, the
fountains being lined with the finest WHITE POR-
CELAiN. and the cooling ar-angem such az to
insure It's being at all times Icy-cool and pure.
saratoga and Blne Lick Sulphur Water, kept con-
SANITY cool on the Ice during the arm weather
MEADE BAKER, Pharmaceutists
ls6, N. w. Corner OF Main and 10th streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-07-29

A CARD.--WM. PERCIVAL4, Civil En-.
"A gnesr and Architect-Ofice, Goddin's Hall, on
Ilth, between Main and Bank street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-07-29

| u RIDGFORD 4 CO.'S WksTEkN EA
| factured Tobacco from RICHMOND through to tbs
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-07-29

~ OUU 1CNNlNs..- fine subscriber IL
w prepared 10 do al kinas of Wood Turning his
sAop on Frsnkl'n street, opposite Metropolitan Hall
on az good terms as any 9th ss'Abiishmept. Esps,
cis pairs taken with all kinds of mi II turning.
~ 2S--IW f. V MENZIES.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-07-29

T,URPIN, ROPER &. MURRAY, Under.
TAKERS, No 5 Governor street, Richmond, Va.
keep constantly hand all kinds of ready made Coz
FINS and METALLIC BURIAL CASE8.
" 2S-dlv
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-08-23
Local Politics.

FILLMORE CLuBs.-A Fillmore Club was re-
Gently organized at Shaw's Flat, and already
numbers over one hundred members.
The Fillmore Club at Springfield organised
on the first night. with one hundred and seven
members. We are told tfat their number has
been increased to nearly tw hundred persons
In Columbia, the Pioneer Club of the State
they organized with over one hu ndred and forty
members. We have not learned the present
number belonging to this club
FREMONT CLUB.-A Fremont Club was organ
lied in Columbia last week, commercil7s with
about forty members. We don't know their
present strength
DEMOCRATIC CLUBs-Two Democratic Clubs
have been organized in Columbia; one called
the young Mems Democratic Club" which o.
ganized last Tuesday evening, with IS men,
bers, and Hon. J. W. Vaudeville as their Presi-
dent We are informed that some of the Ger
mans of Columbia, design making up the third
Democratic Club of the place.
A Buchanan Club was organized at Saw Mill
Flat on last Wednesday evening, with between
fifty and sixty members for a commencement.
Political Clubs are organizing all over the
county, and from appearances, the present
campaign will be one of the warmcst and most
exciting, yet known in the county.
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State Coupons.

Advices arrived by the last Steamer that Cal
ifornia State bonds entrusted to Palmer, Cook
& Co., were yet unredeemed. This is nothing
more than we had expected. We remember
last winter when DR.. Bates the State Treasurer,
entrusted the State funds to the custody of Par
mer, Cook & Co., there were many in Sacra-
mento who we were Informal expostulated
with him for so doing; but all to no purpose.
Either logged resolution, or offers of remuner-
alton had rendered him invulnerable. The
same Banking House that had formerly brought
disgrace upon California credit was once more
entrusted, and again are we suffering the same
consequence of their abuse and villainy.
Dr. Bates did not make this consignment
without forewarning of its danger, and even if
not actually guilty. should in justice be held
responsible. Is possible that our State can be
lswindled with such daring and barefaced impu-
nifty? Let the people answer this question for
themselves
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-08-23

OVERLAND EMIGRATION. - The Placerville
American says, passenger train Of five wagons
arrived at Placerville on Sunday, with a com
pany of twenty-five persons including theatri-
cal troupe from St. Joseph. Missouri. At Raft
river the party discovered a white man and
woman who had been killed by the Indians, APP
parently three or four days previous. On the
following night neighboring train was attack
ed, and one of the passengers shot through the
thigh with an arrow The same train was way
laid on the Humboldt, and desperate attempt
made by the Indians to take their cattle, but
without effect. The same paper says stock
from the plains this season, are generally in
good condition. and nearly all are being kept
back, recruiting and even fattening upon the
fine grass and clover of the Carson and Wash
no valleys, till September or October
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-08-23
COLUMBIA, CAL.
Saturday, August Odd, 1856.
Prospects Of Columbia,

The prosperity of any town or city is common
surate with the resources of its wealth, whether
contained in its Tnines agriculture, commerce,
or IN any other inducement for improvement
Columbia relies solely on the extent and wealth
OF its mines, which are ample and permanent
III the last two years, this town has arisen from
few tents, miners cabins and she'll houses, to
the magnificent proportions of large and pros
porous town, nearly equal to her handsome
neighbor ofSonora in wealth, and surprising all
other towns in the Southern mines in point of
population and Importance. Upon an investi-
CATION of the cause of her growth, it can readi-
ly be discovered in the unsurpassed richness of
her mines. Uuder the very streets of the town;
in its immediate vicinity, and for miles surroun-
ding. there is presented before the observer, one
vast field of emboweled gold. 1t is found upon
the surface; it grows richer as the miners pick
descends. and in the Great Basin south of town,
miners have never yet succeeded in reaching
the bottom of rich paying dirt, although they
have gone down to the depth ofsixty or seventy
feet Millions of dollars are reasonably sup
posed to lay within this basin alone, although
there is present difficulty in working it to
good advantage, for want of convenient drain
age The inducement however is unquestiona-
bly, there. and capital will not long be wanting
to render this vast gold field easy Of access
With such unlimited resources of wealth at her
command. it is not strange that Columbia stands
prominent among the most prosperous towns in
the State: and with such glowing prospects
ahead, there is every encouragement for hope
and confidence in her future prosperity. The
excellent and commodious brick buildings al
ready encompassing our principal streets and
those now in course of erection, under smiling
sun. are not destined to be the harbingers of
"owls and bats but to the contrary, are fur
nished with indubitable evidence of being the
emporiums of wide extended and f1ourishing
business Dwellings will yet be reared as the
abiding homes of prosperous and happy peo-
pie Such is indeed the reasonable promise OF
Columbia; and we believe that no one will gain
say it.
Columbia has materially suffered in the past,
IN consequence of lack of water during the
summer season; but by next spring, the compile
ton of improvements now progressing in our
principal water canals, will be sufficient and
ample for irrigation, as we'll as mining purpo-
seq. Itinerants and croakers may talk about
the Inconsistency and uncertainty of the mines;
visionary and careless spectators may complain
Of their i'll success. but the man of business the
far seeing, will find in Columbia, all the neces-
sary elements of contentment and wealth.
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crushed to death by the caving of bank, while
engaged in mining in Matlot Gulch, on last
Monday morning. A few minutes previous to
the fall Of the gravel and dirt which caused
their death, one of the two men examined the
bank, pronounced it safe and had barely COM
menced his labors, when "like thief in the
night" the destroyer came upon them! Sew
eral other gentlemen have barely escaped with
their lives during the past week by the caving
in of banks in mining CLAIMS. 1t is to be hoped
that our miners will take warning from the
above calamities, and for the future exercise
more discretion.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-08-23

DENIES IT.-From the remarks that Dr. Win
dler made in his speech against Incorporation
two weeks ago, and from the position which he
took on the occasion, we could only draw tho
inference that be was in favor of giving protec.
ton to III fame and public prostitution. 1t
seems from his explanation however, that such is
not the case, as he informs us he never has, nor
never can be favorable to any such abominabl,
vices. For his own credit we are pleased to
| make this statement in his favor
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-08-23
Town INSTRUMENTATION.

The citizens Of Columbia, and friends of in
corporation. met on Wednesday evening accor-
ding to notice. and nominated the following
ticket, which they pledge themselves to sup
port in the election of town officers:
Town TRUSTEES.
c.. Fl. Alberding. David Green,
James Campbell, Benz. Northrup
Sewel Knapp.
Town MARsHAL-Iohn Leary.
TREAsuRER.-Wm Q. Sleeper.
AssEssoR-Charles Gibbs.
These are the gentlemen selected by meet
ing of our citizens whose duties, if elected, will
be to preside over the destinies o. Columbia
We have not word of objection to offer to ell
Their one of the gentlemen named. So far as
our knowledge extends, we believe them to be
honest honorable and efficient men; men whose
property and interest will bind them to strict
and righteous administration of laws, based up
on policy calculated to promote the prosperi-
ty of our town.
In the election therefore, we earnestly warn
our citizens to keep down all dissentions and
questions that will have tendency to divide
the strength of good ticket. We may each of
US have our special favorites, to whom we would
gladly give preference, in casting our vote;
but let it be remembered that we cannot each
elect the man of our CHOICE and as the saliva
ton of incorporation rests upon the election of
good men, it is highly necessary that the votes
of those interested, shall be undivided Other
tickets have been shown us that we would readi-
ly endorse: we gave one last week which we
considered worthy; but we cheerfully concede
all to what we must acknowledge as good and
wise selection
The Offices are none of them lucrative ones,
and yet the responsibilities resting upon them
are momentous in the extreme and will result
in either the prosperity OR disgrace of our town.
For once, let party issues be set aside For
once let as wash our skirts from the blighting
curse of wire-pulling and election intrignes, and
let the determined purpose of the heart be to
labor for Improvement Then away with all
selfshness! and let the peace Of your homes and
your .freside be the inducement that will stimu-
hate your actions at this day S eleetion,
~ Thanks to friend Smith for the Waverly
Magazine.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-08-23

The rooms occupied as the Head Quarters
of the Committe Of Vigilance were open to the
inspection of the public during Thursday and
Friday.
The Coloma Argus says that a company is
about commencing the construction of fur
mace, short distance beyond Silver Lake for
the purpose of smelling an ore found in that re-
gon in great abundance, which contains COP
per, silver and gold.
which polls about $50 votes, 1O4 persons have
joined the Fillmore Club.
The Fillmore demonstration at Folsom on
Saturday evening, is conceded to be the largest
political gathering ever assembled in the coun-
ty of Sacramento; not less than three thousand
persons from every rank and profession.
ANOTHER CoNvERr.-Hon. W. l. Ferguson,
Senator from Sacramento County has announ-
ced his intention to support the Democratic
Ticket. Mr.. Ferguson was formerly member
of the Know Nothing party.
At a meeting of the Fifth District Democrat
ic Club, on Saturday evening resolution pass
ed repudiating the action of the Young Mems"
Democratic Club, in attempting to force local
issues upon the party in this city.-S. f. Globe.
J. NJ. Burlington and W. r. Kerr of Stockton
have joined the Republican party.
lob
| took place at Placerville on Saturday evening
was largely attended from every town and camp
throughout the county.
A large gathering of the people of Michigan
Bar, mostly composed Of hard working, intclli-
gent miners, assembled on Friday evening, to
ratify the nomination of Fillmore and Donel
son.-Sdc. Amr
| The most enthusiastic meeting of the .imeri-
can party ever held in Amador county, took
place at Jackson on Saturday evening. Ex-
Gov. Foote, B. C. Whitman of Solano Mr.. Gate
wood of Calaveras and other prominent speak
ers addressed the meeting.
Agreeable to notice, a grand meeting Of the
Democracy of Calaveras, ratifyng the nomina-
lions of James Buchanan for the Presidency,
and J. C. Breckenridge for the Vice Presidency.
was held at Mokelumne Hill, on the evening of
Tuesday the 18th inst Col. B. T. Washington.
the principal speaker, addressed large and
enthusiastic audience.-Cay .pras Chronicle
| OLD LINE WHIGs.-About one hundred old
line Wings held meeting on Friday evening
at Pioneer Hall. Sacramento P L. Edward
was called to the Chair, and James Anthem y.
Esq, elected Secretary. Speeches were made
by COL Edwards, Maj. Bowie, Judge H O. Beat
ty, DR.. w. G.. Deal, and others. They pledged
themselves to support Millard Fillmore for
| President.
John Van Buren, comes out in favor of James
Buchanan for the Presidency.
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says:
On Monday last we were called upon by Mr..
William Griffith late of Logan County Illinois.
He left St. Joseph. Missouri, on the 18th of May
last. with pack-mules, and came through with
out difficulty. The Indians nave NOT oeen
troublesome, and the health on the Plains has
been excellent. Mr.. Griffith, heard of only
three deaths.
The North Fork of the Platte river has been
bridged at place called Camp Davis, where
there is company of United States soldiers
stationed.
Mr.. Griffith estimates that there are not less
than thirty thousand head of cattle on the
and informs us that quite lar ge number were
still behind The emigration is larger than it
mas oeea any Ss" With a their families who are
coming coming to locate permanently: This latter is
an excellent indication OF the future prosperity
of our State.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-08-23

We are happy to announce the adjournment
of the Vigilance Committee at San Francisco.
Since their organization in that city they
have effected much good, not only in pun
ishing the guilty. butin exposing fraud and pre-
pairing the way for reformation; and now in the
final completion of their laborious and arduous
duties "let all the people say amen " In a pri-
vate letter which we received from friend
below who witnessed the ceremonies, he says
'never did l witness procession mene deter
mined and imposing in their appearance"
The San Francisco Bulletin in speaking of the
the day and occasion says:
"At an early hour the ''note of busy prepare
ton" was heard in the Streets and crowds Of
, curious spectators collected in the vicinity Of
the localities where the different companies
were being mustered. All along the line where
the procession was expected to pass stoops, bal
comics and windows were early filled by groups
of ladies and children some of whom bore bou-
quets and wreaths of flowers with which to,
welcome the advancing band of patriots.
The most imposing feature of the day was the
procession, which far exceeded in length and
| numbers any display that has ever taken place
in this city. All along the streets through
which it passed. the serried mass of men moved
in a mighty living tide, their bayonets gleam-
lag at each step with an undulatng motion
which seemed in the distance like the waves of
| the sea, stirred by gentle breeze.
! 1t was magnificent spectacle, the scene of
yesterday. Sublime in itself as popular de-
monstration, and even more sublime in its NOR
al influence. This no hreling body of
men, trained to perfection in deeds of cruelty
by despot; 40 standing army ready to turn its
arms against its own countrymen at the COM
mand of a tyrant. 1t was an embodiment of
popular power confidingly bestowed and faith
fully exercised. No man felt that his liberties
were in danger from the power thus displayed.
Every true patriot rejoiced in the presence of
such an organization in our midst. in the evil
dence their conduct afforded that purifying
clement existed in our community which will
| ultimately effect its complete regeneration and
in which may be recognized Caltornia's only
! hope"
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-08-23

The New York Independent. with which Henry
Ward Beecber is connected, has come out for
Fremont. Defining its position, the Independent
says:
1t will advocate Freedom Of Speech Free
dom of the Press Free Soil. Free Men--and
Fremont for the next President Those who
think religious paper should not join thus free
~ with the secular press in doing this extraor-
binary work, are informed that the matter has
been calmly considered, the cost counted, and
the conclusion deliberately and conscientiously
arrived at, that the duty to God and man pre-
cludee a moments hesitation az to the course
which ought to be taken by this paper
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-08-23

WRITING SCHoOL.-There are but few among
US who might not improve their chirography
without misspending their time. To such as
may wish to take lessons in this art and accom-
plishment, we would recommend them to Mr..
Urmy, of this place, who informs us he will in
struct class at reasonable rates. Mr. Urmy is
fully competent TO the task.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-08-23

SIERRA C1r1zEN.-A lady friend of ours. at
whose request we are in the naois OF furnishing
one of our best exchanges-the Sierra Citizen.
says she does not like this paper much-both
sides of the paper being occupied with lnteres-
ting matter, she finds it impossible to paste
piece in her scrap-book, without destroying
some thing good on the other side.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-08-23

FLowERs.-We have laid up within our heart
many thanks to the lady stranger, who having
a knowledge of the dull cares of editorial life.
was kind enough to send us beautiful boqnet
of flowers on last Tuesday evening. We were
SO pleased with the selection, that we immedi-
ately procured vase. in which though some
what faded by time, they are still blooming
In viewing them as they now stand before ue,
we cannot repress sigh at the thought, that
beautiful as they now are, in few more days
they will present nothing but withered leaves
and dry and worthless stamens To-day they
are adorned with the most exquisite pencilings
of Divine Nature and while with sweet aroma
and the glow of beauty. they charm the passing
hour, we cannot forget that another week will
find them faded and gone. And yet, we love
flowers. They make the world more desirable
and beautiful-strewn in our pathway, they
sweeten the journey of life. and in death bloom
and blossom GER the last resting place of NOR
tality! They enter into the gay circles of the
young and joyous, and soothe the sad and
wounded feelings of the lonely and sorrowful
They gladden. the hearts of the aged, and often
cheer and afford comfort to the sick and the
dying We love flowers fresh, fair and fra
grant,-they are necessary establishment in
the great book of Nature.
In California, with little care and attention
flowers may be made to bloom throughout the
greater portion of the year. 1t is really source
Of much qualification to witness the interest that
is manifested in their cultivation in the various
gardens belonging to our village. Some OF
these gardens have been in bloom so long and
so constant, that we almost imagine them in
vested with the verdue of perpetual spring.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-08-23

INcENDIAR sM-Two attempts have been
made to fire the town during the past week. but
fortunately the fire was discovered and extin
guished before any material injury was accom-
plished The villain who attempted the des-
tructive work richly deserves the halter.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-08-23

EXPRESS FAvoRs.-Mr. Smith of che Pacific
Express has cur thanks for his attention in fur
nshing our table with Sacramento, Stockton
San Francisco and country exchanges
Mr.. Deagener of Wells, Fargo & Co., has al
so brought US under obligations by his unwea-
ried attentions in furnishing exchanges &c.