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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-07

VVAnTRD-A SITUATION. BY REsrECTAHE ING
washer and ironcr bake, requed beet Of city refer
oace from her place. whore abe lived two Can
seen tor three days at 74suvsu 81 between Brooms and
HprIpR sts.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-07

Spring Fashions In Ties, Ciavats, &c Men
Of fashion invited 70 inspect the styles OF plain and
and cravats received Paris, with other
novelties GREENS shirt and furnishing establishment No.
I AstOr house.
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Pianos and Mel0oeons.-Tne Horace Waters
mode improved pianos and melodeons TO be found at
Broadway Pianos rent and rent allowed purchaser
pEos for sale monthy ments second hand panos at
1 S75 $llO $780, $40 aud $l5o nelodeons NJ $40 $685.
SQQ and Sl26 Music al q Urge discount.
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Ec0nOmy-Flfty Per Cent Saved I'm Car
pets- Rarrngons improved carpet lining, and most
valuable invention consists Of two Of durable mseria
with web OF cotton skfuly between them, whch,
when laid down carpets will be found TO add to their
eleannene elasticity comfort and durability To be had At
III carpet stores.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-07

WANTEU-BY TWO BEHP
- youns waiter. chAmheymad and scam
do up ladies' ner,es willing TO make hsrseIf ge
neray useiu the other q seswsress accustomed TO do
willing 70 by the month week; Doth have
uBeyceporasle city references None but prvas families
need apply Can be for two days, a N3 xh avenue
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-07

703 BrOndwa .-Tne Only Article that
will restore gray TO It's youthful appearance and
badness is LOVE1'S Wabpene Call, md lie will refer 10
those who have been cured OF grayness and badness
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-07

vxvANTFU-A SITUATION, BY A YOUNG WOMAN.
w a. main cook washer and roror. Good rcferos Ap-
p, at he corner Msin and Plymouth ss, BsoayH Can
Le aeen for two days.
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speakers will address the meeting Come one, all
pull pull ard pull altogether By order OF the
mitee, RUFUS f. CRANE, Chairman.
ConsrIiUs II. wmrAxEr, Secretary.
TlOBuKEN CITY CHARTER ELKCrIoN.
III REGULAR DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS,
Mayer Cornelius v. Cickener
Irtssns er...,,. Louis Huesmsn
Nlty samuel w. Carey
Collector jos eph Wood.
Collector OF Arrears OF samuel W. Carey
ever eer OF uc Davis, sr.
superintendent OF Common schools tdmund Charles
s.feet COMMISSIONER. Samuel whitney.
our hrepof'' .hArom CouBnen
FIRST W Councilman, Garrett Van Mater; Judge OF
Hall, John McGavsk; Assessor sre Benson; Chosn rrcs
hodsi John Walker John w Harpg Justice of Tn. Pescs
Samuel Brownpg Constable George j. Gear, Gru,tse OF
Common Schools, Edmund r. Morton; Commissioner o. APP
peals Peter Meebsn Ward Clerk Joshua X. Brush.
sIcoND WARD.-0ounciman, George W. hampton; Judge
Carter. Louis L. Kaufman; assessor, q. r. Dcrreck; Chosen
Freetoters lavd Pollock Julius G. 0erey Justice OF the
Peace Hermann M. Brands Constable Charles Noll; rrus
tee OF Common Schools Charles Speman Commissioner Of
Appeals, William Heramer Ward Clerk Luis Jonassohn.
TnIRD WARD Councilman John Beard Judge Of Election,
Cbaee Meredith Assessor Charles Cll,top; Choeen Free
holders, James H. Dewey William Jersey; Justice Of tho
Peace Frederick Bohnstcdt Constable Ferdinand hermann;
Trustee Common Schools William II. Ges,on; Commissioner
cf Appeals Michael s. Allison; Ward Clerk William Whtlook.
-, g., APPROPRIATIONS -
Fer Fire Department. $500 For Cleaning 800
For Pcor............ loco For Pumps ard Wells 600
For 6ss and Lamps. 1000 For Street C'msoner. 900
In favor OF the introduction otkood and wholesome
WAFER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-07

binger's Sewing Macnlnes.-An Persons
who wish for Information in regard to sewing machines
obtain by applying office for copies of NJ ager
90 Gazeeo paper devoted entirely the sewing machine
interest. Copies supplied gratis.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29
The Mines.

1t is surprising to notice the great changes,
incident to a mining town in the interior of this
State. At one time We pass through streets
almost deserted, nodding familiarity to every
person we meet, and experiencing feeling of
langour, caused by the loneliness and quiet.
A cloud passes over our heads, and like the
working of the camera, 10 everything is chang
ed. The miners driven from their river claims.
rush back in swarms to their old STAMPING
ground; the thoroughfares are crowded with
strange faces; noise and hustle, succeed quiet.
and inactivity; and everything looks bright and
cheerful This is the case with Columbia at
the present time. We have been favored with
rain, and the miners have already commenced
their winter work. New claims are being stalk
en- Oft in our immediate vicinity, and, old ones
prepared for working. Prospectors are tramp
ing the hills. and valleys, in every direction.
and all signs betoken successful season. Nav
our expectations be realized.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29


Under the heading of sTopics of the Day,n
the S. F. Alta Cdlyania, alluded to the excite
ment and developments of the year closing with
1856, and in speaking of the late San Francisco
Vigilance Committe, says: "To some extent,
the bitter feuds and animosities which it engen-
dered have passed away, and we have time to
look about us and examine our position and fu-
ture prospects. 1t is true that California is a
gold-producing country. It's hills and gulches
| conceal an incalculable amount of the precious
metals and the sands of its rivers everywhere
intermingle with the glittering ore; but mere
gold is not wealth. The history of Spain es-
| tablishes this fact. Fora time the whole wealth
of the New World was procured into its lap.
Laws were passed to prevent the expectation of
the precious metals, and as a natural conse-
quence, their accumulation was unprecedented,
and the people became indolent. Agriculture
was neglected and in very short time, though
plate of the richest description could be found
in The humblest cottage, poverty and want over
spread the country. If California was exclu-
sively gold-producing country it would be
the poorest country in the wourld. By labor
ing from morning to night, the miner would be
able to realize scarcely enough to supply him.
self with food and raiment; but gold is not the
only product of California. In commercial
point of view, it may be regarded as the staple;
but if California never produced an ounce of
gold, it would still be one of the richest States
in the Union. The fertility of the soil and the
salubrity of the climate are at once our pride
and boast. Our valleys TEEN with the most
luxurant vegetation, and the hill-sides are COW
cred with the richest verdure. Cotton. tobac-
CO, rice, hemp wool cereals, and fruits of all
kinds, can be produced in abundance. and even
the barren sand-hlls of San Francisco the only
plant indigenous to which it was though was
unmitigated rascalty, swarm with the silk
worm. The natural productions of the soil is
the subject to which we would wish to call at
tention in this article. Tt will be recolected
that in the year 1852, we imported most of our
breadstufs. In the following year our own re-
sources pegau 10 ne ueVeloped' out even In mat
year, breadstuffs to the value of eleven millions
of dollars were imported. In 1854. we produced
almost enough for our own consumption. and in
1855, exported largely not only to Australia
and ports on the Pacific, but to New York and
Liverpool. Below we give a table compiled
from the reports fled by the Assessors in the
office of the Surveyor General, setting forth the
number of bushels of wheat, barley aud oats
raised this year in seventeen counties. and up
on its correctness the utmost reliance may be
placed:
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29

SECOND GRAND SoIREE Dams ANTE-We take
pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of card
of invitation from Messrs. Clapp and Silver
smith, to attend their Second Soiree of the sea-
son which is to come off at Musical Hall, on
next Thursday evening. 1t will be remember
ed by our Ball going friends, that, the above
gentlemen not only give parties which are I'M
exceptionabfe, but that are at once agreeable
as we'll as refining in their influences. Their
first Soiree was all that sociability could desire
their second, bids fair to be brilliant party
We are informed that Ladies and Gentlemen are
expected from neighboriDg towns by the doz-
ems. Gentlemen DESTROYS of attending, should
secure their tickets early.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29

From the Star. of the 22d inst. we learn that
on the 10th Los Angeles was visited by a
tempest of such violence long continuance, and,
in its effects, so destructive, as seldom before
has been experienced by even that much-rever-
ed individual. the oldest inhabitant.
The dust and sand were lifted from the earth,
and carried along a continued clond, envelop-
ing everything and obscuring every object from
sight. The houses on the opposite side of the
street at times could not be discerned. All
outdoor business was suspended. Houses were
unroofed, and so thick was the cloud of sand
that from noon the sun became obscured
Transfers could not keep the road, all efforts
to guide their animals being fruitlcss. Many of
them could not find out, even by Cropping on the
ground. whether thy where on the road, or on
the open plain Much damage wasdone to fields
and pastures, in consequence of the depth to
which the sand settled on them in many places
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29

ATTEMPT TO BREAK JAu--We are reliably in
formed that, last night, between the hours of
eleven and twelve o'clock, two men were de-
tected in an attempt to break into the Jail at
Sonora, by coyoting under the WALL Fortunate
ly they were noticed in time by the police, who
fired upon them. wounding both: one of them
escaped, the other is considered mortally wound
ed, and is now properly cared for by the au-
thorites. They we're friends of McCauly, one
of the authors of the Shaw's Flat tragedy and
of Davis who is under convition of murder. and
awaiting in Jail, the action Of the Supreme
Court. 1t appears that these parties had cor
responded with view of making their escape
but fortunately for public safety, their proceed
ings were known to our vigilant Sheriff, who it
appears had guard in readiness for them
Much credit is due our officers for the good
faith and prompt manner in which they dis
charge their duty.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29

The following language which we find in the
Stockton Argus, concerning rain, and California
winter, is as beautiful as it is Truthful:
The rain that has visited Stockton has been
quite universal over the Southern mines ;ndo.
ing from our exchanges. The loud howlino of.
the wind, and the falling of rain clouds, howev
er cold they may be, bring feelings of joy to the.
Californian. In the Eastern States, when the
cold bleak winds come roaring and suroino
from their wntery homes even men patber
around their family hearth-stones and look from,
their blazing fires over their shoulders towards
the window as ifto peer into the darkness with
feeling OF dread that the whistling of wind
and the moaning of the trees as they bend to
the blast appear as if joining in a reauium to
the dead; while they throw a gloom over the
stoutest hearts, and make the mother crowd
with her little ones closer to the fire. as if a
spirit was there to protect them from the whit
ry storms without.
But in California however shrill the blast. or
shiverng cold the rain-drops, feeling of joy
from our people attends the winds and accompa-
MES them over the plain and into the mountain
gulch. The hardy miner laughs, as he sees the
dark clouds burst over his head and hears the
mighty winds bear down upon his cabin as if they
would sweep him to destruction-He sees them
but as agents to procure the glittering ore to
repay HIM for long and arduous labor, or pa
thence long sustained The heart of the agri-
culturalist. also beats gladly as he hears the
descending storm upon his roof and listens to
the wind from the mountains as it rushes by.
wild with joy as if it long had been imprisoned
in the pent up caverns of the towering Serras
from which it issues. The wild storm has no
terrors for him. He sees in it but the waving
of golden grain, aud the modification of well
employed seed time.
With what different feelings do the people Of
the Atlantic and Pacific listen to the roaring OF
winds and rain There, feeling of gloom and
something akin to horror attend the coming of
the Storm King; while here, his advent is look
ed for and welcomed even as the genial summer
sunshine amid the dreary regions Of the bleak
Antarctic hills. With them, She raging storm
casts over the land darkness and desolation;
with u.s. it lavishly seatters over our land the
contents of Cornucopia itself. Our is favor
ed land; the bright sunshine of summer. and
the wild blasts of winter act directly for our
benefit; and prosperity with us equally attends
the summer sOlstice, and the winters gale.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29

REFUSED TO CLosE-Mr. Fl. McKenty. mer-
chant of Columbia, has refused to comply with
the request of the ladies of that place. and close
bis store on the Sabbath, in common with the
other merchants. Serious detriment to his bus
mess is urged as sufficient excuse for viola
ton of the Sabbath. A hard statement in this
late day ofCalifornia's progress!- Stockton argus
We clip the above article from the Argus, not
for the purpose of parading names before the
public, but simply with the object of showing to
our readers, and to all interested, the existing
feeling concerning the observance of the Sab.
bath in other portions of the State.
We heartily join with the Argus in the asser-
ton that, it is too late day in the history
of California's progress. to attempt to bring for
ward any argument for the purpose of justify
ing oneself in outraging the moral and refn-
ed feelings of community. In our personal in
tercourse with the above party, we have found
nothing but what is consistent with the gentle
man; but while We would not for one moment
dictate the actions of other men, we would eau
ton all men, and especially those for whom we
entertain high regard. to think thrice before
they take decided step that will ultimately
result in selfcondemnation, as we'll as that of an
enlightened public.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29

CONGRESSIONAL DEBATING SoCIERY. - The
Congressional Debating Society of Columbia
met pursuant to adjournment, last Tuesday
evening in the Rev. Mr.. Hamilton's Church.
Twenty-four gentlemen registered their names
with the States they wish to represent
The society then proceeded to vote for off,
cerq. which resulted in the choice of
Hon. J. ". Coffroth for Speaker.
Mr.. A. G. Kimbell Clerk.
Mr.. ]. B. Urmy Asst. Clerk.
Mr.. W. Banks, Sergeant at Arms.
Mr.. John Leary, DOor-Keeper.
The rules of the Lower House of Congress
were adopted for the Government Of the body.
A committee was appointed to procure Ell Or
ator for the next meeting, when upon del;ber-
alton they succeeded in securing the favor of
DR.. VIM. P. Gibbons Of this place, formerly of
San Francisco. A resolution was then passed
rendering the thanks of the Society to the Trus-
lees OF the Church for the temporary use Of
tnelf building, when the House adjourned to
meet again on next Tuesday evening at 7
o'clock.
The use OF the Church has generously been
rendered fer another evening, with view to
the accommodation of all who may desire to at
tend. A special resolution of invitation was
passed, previous to adjournment, inviting La
dies and Gentlemen to be present. DR.. Gibbons
is weN known as an able lecturer, and will
doubtless reward all who attend with rich
treat of his eloquence.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29

EARLY SrRAwBERRIEs.-Yester we were
shown bed of strawberry plants, in the neat
little garden belonging to DR.. Graves, of this
place, many of which were out in full bloom
In his garden is also peach tree, six Or eight
feet In hight, which grew and took root from a
mere slip or limb. which the DR.. carefully stuck
into the ground. Flowers are still blooming in
the premises of this small though we'll cultivated
garden.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29

SoHooIs-In another column appears re-
port from the School Trustees Of Columbia Dis
trict 1t will be seen that they have done their
duty, and that from the confused and chaotic
state in which they found their affairs, they have
placed the business relations Of the schools on
q fair and prosperous basis. We had designed
to say something in favor of the organization
of Public Schools in the present number, but in
consequence of crowded columns we are obliged
to delay our remarks for the next issue
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29

SUMMIT PASS QUARTZ CLAIM-Messrs. KIM
bell, Royal & Co., having purchased the Quartz
Mill formerly owned by the Experimental
Company" and having thoroughly repaired
the same, will commence crushing their Quartz
next week. This mill will crush from to 10
tons per day. Mr.. H. r. Wade who is we'll
known in this vicinity as all experienced and
efficient Quartz miner, is employed by the Com
pany to superintend the business.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29

REMOVAL OF INDIAN TRIBEs.-The Indian
Yuba Indians and other tribes from the neigh
borbood of Marysville, to the Nome Lackee Re-
servation. 1t is said that they have been for
al will probably be accomplished within a
MONTHS. H. Republican,
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29

SKINKER DIBBLE-At the Union House, on
Broadway street opposite Gillespie's block, they
have invented a new drink which they call
"SkiDker & Dibble." 1t is said to be an excel
lent drink, and very palatable.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29

THE ARTEsrAN WELL.--The Artesian we'll in
this city has now reached the depth of 43O feet
This is now 80 feet below the old we'll, which
had to be abandoned on account OF a slug of
iron having been dropped into it, as is supposed,
by some designing person.-.S j. Rep.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29

NEW ADvERrIsEMENrs.-We cal! attention to
the new advertisements which appear in an
other column. 1t will be seen that Messrs.
Dealy & Smith are now prepared to furnish all
kinds of meats in accordance to the wishes of
customers. Their Shop is certainly neat and
creditabie one
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29

gsg- The Pacific Mail Steamship Company
ordered their mail steamer not to leave New
York until the 9TH inst, 80 that she might bring
news of the result of tho Presidential election
throughout the Union.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29

DEER.-Deer are becoming quite plenty OF
the dividing ridge above Columbia furnishing
rare sport for huntsmen and gentlemen of leis-
ure. Dear are not quite SO plenty and when
found, are shy and difficult to shoot the proof
of which is that Cupid, the fatal archer whose
shafts are so much to be dreaded, seldom brings
home his game.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29
Agents for the Weekly Columbian.

promised to give in the present issue, the statis-
tics of merchandise at the present time carried
on in Columbia, but in consequence of our re-
port being incomplete, we are forced to delay
publication to the next number
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29

ON1Nous.-The nice new cottage now nearly
completed on Fulton street, by Mr.. James Jack
son. ofthis place, looks rather ominous! Upon
mentioning this fact to him, he smiled and look
ed amiable, which was as much as to say: II
have the cage, and the bird will soon be in it,"
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29

CIVILIZATION. The Mariposa Gazette, says
'the Cinnamon generally, about these diggings
have adopted the American style of dress-are
learning to play at rondo, smoke tobacco in
pipes, and drink brandy and lager beer
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29

There were seventeen thousand new voters
made in New York from the LIST of September
to the ed of October out of foreign born citi-
Zens
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29

CALIFORNIA WINEs.-Excellent wine, from the
Grapes of Santa Clara, says the San Jose Tri-
bune, is now being manufactured by Mr.. Geo.
Lehr, of San Jose.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29

THE GRAPE-Ncholas Longworth, of Gin
cinnati, has now $50 acres of bearing Catawba
grapes, which yield him 5000 per aere-s3O, 900
per anHufR.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-11-29

THE WEATHER.-For two or three days past
the weather has been clear and pleasant On
last evening however, our citizens were again
cheered by heavy rain, which still continues
in showers up to the time of our going to press.