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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-06

A UCTIoN NOiICE.-THOs. BELL, AUoTIOERER-
Bel Bush. Hurday at lGls o'clock, in the
" NORTH William Street will be sold beautiful stock y
goods mi hnery nosery. clohtg snbroidosies, ks Is.
Part llarada Az NJ osIP - -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-06

IOHk T. VsF DEWAIFE AUCi1DNEHR-WIL.L SBLIl
u Friday June half past O'CLOCK q: the
No &C Nassau street rh hcusenod furniture consisting OF
rosewood And mahogany sn,ts in o'o ae plush and has-
sob; uahogapy sofas mahogany and tstes
in hsircloh, hccssl and HI rosewood and mshoxaDy
msrb .snre abes rocking chairs easy do, rosewood
and M ncg ny mtr5e top hu eaus washsandA 90; rose
wood marble Up velve BRUSSELS and ingram
pets stair do also mahogany bedsesds mat
tresees palisfsss - pi wa toilet &c
line Of chla oDer tea and dessert ses, tee
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-06

EMPLOYERS WISHING GOOD HELP CAN OBTAIN
IA respectable German bDgsb SEQ Oh and Irish
NJOHF i. 1NGEBhAND 90 20 CT cen Hioh street
III ELP.-k0RRIS COHNERT & co. 81 BROADWAY.
corner Of Resde street. and l26 wch sreet
edar supply with he1p Of every description, domestic
female and male servants farmers labofers &c. aaV
country desired.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-06

MORTGAGE SALE OF HORSES AND WAGONS
WI sAAusi. osG0CD Co.. auctionesrs, vii sell, In
front OF their 81
o'loct three bcfes two barouche wagons BY order
OF j. RANDOLPH, nortgagee.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-06

ii sAe Of sSsise Groeee. wices r. Henry H0ts Jr.,
IN, sol PrdAv, june at l0h ocosk. ihe
aAlesYoSm No ox Pina comorns white Brown and
rushed suasrs s. oong and Young hsson teas pickles,
spi,ss prsseyv-s, peYm mud ard A1amantne candles,
olive a msccayop, aucrs ard asxe lot Of HAvana
and 5sYnss ssaays. rerms cssh in citv FUNDS
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-19
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

SESAFs.-The Chair laid before the Senate message
from the President of the United States transmitting
copy of correspondence which has recently taken place be-
the British minister and the Secretary of State in
relation to manifestation of the thanks Of that govern
ent to the United States officers connected with the Amer
lean expedition in search of Sir John Franklin After the
usual morning business Mr. Houston addressed the Senate
great length in relation to the proceedings Of the late
val board In the Of his remarks commenting with
much freedom the characters of various officers com
posing the naval board and others Mr. Butler followed,
speaking principally in defence of the character of Com
modore Shubrick Mr. Bayard then spoke in defence Of
Captain Dupont Mr. Houston rejoned briefly; and Mr..
Mallory then proceeded defend the naval board, in
dvdually and collectively Mr. Clayton obtained the floor
for tomorrow and at about halpast Eve o'clock the Sen
ate adjourned.
HOUSE REpREsEErATWEs.-Mr Smith, of Virginia,
spoke to-day in opposition to the majority report Of the Com
mtee of Elections the Kansas
His speech remarkable for vgor Of thought drecness
of purpose and boduess of expression for which he is
justly distinguished He listened to with profound
attention. He replied TO by Mr. Granger, of New
York, who concluded his remarks by moving the
previous question: but subsequently, withdrew his call,
with the understanding that the previous question be
moved and sustained tomorrow at o'clock. The de-
bate further continued by Messrs Hall of Iowa. Bar
bour Of Indiana Phelps of Missouri Leake of Mississippi
and Damrel of Massachusetts,. Messrs Cadwalader OF
Pennsylvania and English of Indiana fled speeches on
the subject under the rules of the House.
The election bill for the city of Washington made
the special order for Tuesday next
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-19
HON. JOHN v. WRIGHT

The speech of this gentleman upon the
election delivered in the House few days since will be
found in paper this morning, and bespeak for it
careful perusal Mr. Wright is of the youngest MEM
beers of the House. and is serving his first term
of the seventh congressional district Of Ten
nessee the district represented in the last Congress by
Hon. R. NJ Bugg In his State, during the last canvass
Dir. Wright for himself brilliant reputation by the
bold energetic and forcibe in which he defended
the great principles of democracy In his maiden effort he
has fully sustained his reputation and realized the high
pectatons of his friends and proved that the honors
at the hustings not unity bestowed He is young
of exceeding great promise and his constituency and
his State may well feel proud of their representatives for
while he will faithfully do his duty by the one he will do
honor to the other.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-19

AMERICANS ITALyThe Florence correspondent Of the
Newark Advertiser in letter OF the oath Of January,
says;
Among the distinguished guests at The last court ball
was the venerable Gen Charles Fenton Mercer member of
Congress from Virginia for nearly half century,
inmate OF Washingons family and the first against
the slave trade He to be enjoy ing green old
age into which he carries all his bachelor admiration for
youth and beauty with gallant bearing quite Of the old
school Though he has been presented Of the Eu-
ropesn courts be insists with patriotic pride that no la
dies equal his countryw women Mr. Duncan late member
OF Congress from Kentucky has also honored the ducal
balls by bis presence Captain MsRruder too Of the Uni
ted States squadron at Speza has likewise attended
them with his family and officers now on leave OF
absence from their ships The number Of young Amer-
cans of both present the last sufficient for the
maintenance of republican independence in the ars-
tocratc dance ..@ NJ.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-19

TERRIBLE AocDESr,-The Gsllatn Missy Argus Of the
goth ultmo gives the following of terrible acci
dent
1.-THE most horrible that have heard OF
for long time occurred eight miles from this place the
Jackson road at the store of Mr. Altman, this morning
Altman smoking in the store-room and being called
TO breakfast started out aud 1t is supposed passed
ksg of powder dropping fire into it, The house level
led 10 the ground by the explosion that ensed and
wrapped in flames Some persons BY TO the
spot and succeeded in getting Mrs. Altman from the ruins
badly but not dangerously burnt and bruised No prop
erty saved and gentleman Just from the spot tells
that the skull and the ribs Of the unfortunate Altman
all that remained visible Of him among the smoking
ruins All. M"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-19
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH 10, 1865.

lsEAKL H. JAaEs, No tr2 south Tenh street Ph,iade-
paa a. our general travelling agent, assisted by VIZ H. WELD
IoH CoLLlNs, JAnES DExRrES, HAnmTr, s. JAAEs TRos
d. NioE, n. W. MoRRIsoE, T. w. NILEr wM L. WArHEAAH
ALEx II. CAksoN D. X MusTIS, BES ~ swAIs, 4. AsHMAs
and p. DAVIS.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-19

The MisslssPPi BRDeE.-The Rock Islander Gays that
the great bridge the Mississippi will be completed
by the LIST Of April in oil probability Bridges over the
Mississippi are talked Of at Lyons New Boston, Burlpg
ton and 81, Louis,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-19

THE TERRIBLE cArAsTRoPHE ON the DrLAwAm-The
Philadelphia papers Of Monday morning last contain full
particulars of the terrible catastrophe the Delaware
river Saturday evening. The number OLIVES lost will
fall much short Of forty The following statement of Mr.
W. F. Aguew, of the survivors, will be read with pain
full interest:
"Iam in the employ of Messrs Burns Piers proprie.
of the Philadelphia Local Exprss and reside in Cam
den. Returning home from business Saturday evening
took the steamboat New Jersey 50 o'clock from WAL
serious disaster that has happened the Delaware
When the boat started she attempted to reach Camden by
way Of the ehannel which divides Windmill island, but
finding the end much blocked with ice, she
baced and beaded up the stream with view to cir
cumnayigate the island When opposite Market street
observed flames bursting out around the smoke stack and
raised the Of fire. An unusually large number pas
sengers board many of them women and children
The fire originated in the reroom during tbs absence Of the
fireman. and spread with fearful rapdiy. II wrapped
tire aerpar OF the boat in flames and drove the
sengers forward The strong ebb tide setting up the river
convinced twasmposshe 10 the boat aground upon
the northern part OF the sland and glad 10 the
pilot head for the Philadelphia shore The captain this
time was in the ptot-house giving orders. was upon
the bow OF the boat in the midst Of wild, beaTrending
scene Of crowd Of at least hundred persons
including twenty twenty-five ladies' clustered to-
heat of the hames-some cingng 10 the guards, others
ancay wrench loose the stanchions which
yet free from the deyouring element while some
stood horror-srcken gazing upon the Incorporating
flames behind the icy current before them There
nothing board bench two that could be made
available float epeserver As the volume OF the
flames increased ii csugh the dresses Of the women whose
shreks for assistance appalling. Not until their
clothing burnt from their persons did the passengers
seem Wiling seek chance OF safety Ia the bosom of the
other One 10y one, sometimes Eve six time
they made the fearful leap from the burning deck The
boat bad teen forced distance Of than ten
feet FROM the wharf when the pohouse ielthe govern
of the helm lost and the vessel sheered of again
into the river Some the upper deck, however had a
chance to leap ashore; Others fell short and crushed
by the paddls-w heels Every hope of running into the
wbsrves dashed, and turned to Mr. Auschamp,
late conductor the Camden and Amboy railroad and
asked him If be could i'm He replied that he could
advised bin 10 take bench, which was him, and
jump overheard with The engine still going and
took care TO jump clear Of the wheels. ! believe my
friend followed me, but fear be did take the like pre-
caution. swan about hundred yards when provi-
dentiay reached the bow Of cpper-ship and
cued by the promptncss of those on board
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-19

The London Pres states that the Count de Medem who
was appointed Russian minister TO this country after Mr.
Bodiscos death will upon the conclusion Of peace be
credited 10 the Court Of London lie wss the representa-
tive Of the st. Peersbsrsh cabinet Rio previously to
his nomination TO the Russian legation in the United
States. #."
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-19
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

The House met NJ II, m. ~
After prayer by the Rev Daniel Waldo chaplain OF the
House the journal Of yesterday read
ELECTIONS CRY or WASHINGTON
MrJoNE Of Tennessee said that request the House
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-19

rRosr.--In Salem (Maine) the earth frozen
depth Of three feet eleven inches under the pavement
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-19
PETITIONS.

BY Mr.. LETTER The petition of Sidney Edgeron and
229 others of Summit county Ohio for the impeachment of
John Kane Judge of the United States court for the dis
triet Of Fennsy yania,
On motion OF Mr. PORTER, the petition of Shepherd
Caldwell for relief certain mail withdrawn
from the files of the House. and REFERRED with other papers,
to the Committee U the Post Office and Post Roads.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27
CONSTABLE'S SALE.

3 I virtue of an execution issued from the
N court of c. Sidney Brashear, Jus'lcs OF OF
the Peace for Big Bar township, county OF NJ
Dorado and State of California, upon a judgment
rendered i'll said court, on the 3lst day OF DeGenl
Der, a. D. 1855, in favor of James Mchoy, pam.
the sum of one hundred and sixty-nine dollars
and eleven en- cents cent ($I69, III debt, and fourteen
Ut@ls i" nst n have levied upon said Owens interest
in in the % following properly, to.wit: three houses
and lots, situated in volcanoville, Big Bar town
ship and known as M the & property OF ovens de
vile. on saturday the 29th day of March, A. D,
1850 al public auction to the highest bidder for
ash between the hours of o'clock A. M. and
4 O'Clock, 2. NJ, of the 29th day of March, A. D.
1856, 30 satisfy said judgment and costs.
JOHN J. SEERLFY, Constable.
Voicanoville, March 4th, 1856. Ll9-3t*l
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27
NcW advertisements.
FOR SALE.

'HNhE Subscriber being about to leave for the
4 Eastern States. offers for sale his
Irafe Uo,tse. 10lh fixtures and balance Of
t,ak Of Goods, Atso, Drelling House and
Ban. al s't,sated on Mamel,tke Hill.
re locality offers fattering inducements to
nose wishing to engage in the Trading Business,
5 the place has now over twenty permanently
settled families and supports 4 large humber of
Liners; and at the present time there Is no other
store kept in the place. The buildings are all
i coed condition, and will be sold at a bargain
,.th"r together or separately, to suit purchasers
\. 5. Those having claims against me will
lease present them for adjustment, and those
Indebted will please call and settle before the
i.h IF April. 1856, or legal measures will be ta-
Esa 70 collect the same, J. Q. LADUE.
NJ naIuke Hill, March, 6, 1856. 2O-Im
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27
SHERIFFS SALE.

EDY virtue Of an Execution, issued out of the
ND Clerk 5 office Of the Honorable District
Court of Sacramento county, On iud gment rem
dnrod on the fth day OF February, A. ID. 1856, in
fayor of q. W. GRAYsoN, and against 6. W.
PAU and JOHN T.. TULLEs, for the sum of five
t,1hsanJ seven hundred and seventy dollars
d b. with interest thereon, at the rate of ten per
cent per aunum, from the 7th day Of February
4. D. 1853. together with the sum of siXty-IIve
and twenty one hundredth dollars, costs of suit,
anu aCcrling costs, | have levied urOn and seiz
e., aad will expose to public sale, at the Court
HJuse. in Cololna, on the Sth day of March, A.
Q. 1856, at . O'Clock. p. NJ, all the right, title,
interest and claim of the said G. w. Paul and
'oh1 r. Tulles, Of, in and 10 the following de
sctl5od property. lying and being in Diamond
SiInts, I'll DORADO county, ana State of Calii0r-
ia, t0-wit:--
One wooden Lrllding situated on the south side
Of Main street in the village of Diamond Springs,
and now occupied as a Butcher Shop; also, one
Ora. aud Slaughter House; also, one Stable
Standing about 200 yards cast of said Slaughter
Ho,iSe: also one Corral with a Stable standing
thereon, said Corral contains about nne-fourth
2"re Of ground, and is situated about 30 rods
so III Of tlle Howard House; also lead pipe con
|uct.ng patfr from 2 spring called Diamond
SPRINGS, to Restaurant and Butcher Shop On
tae south side Of Main street; also. wooden
oI.ll.ng in Coon Hollow on the west side OF
Min street, and now occupied as Butcher shop,
'ns, ther with lots of ground on which said build
TX stands
Sheriff 5 Office. Coloma- February the 18th, 4.
= 1856, f. B. CARSON,
Sheriff of I'll Dorado Co., Cal.
Rv s. b. WALLACE, Deputy.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27
VIM. @. BADGER

VIM. @. BADGER
100 Battery Street, Corner of Merchant,
IMPORTER OF every variety of CLOTHING
B and FURNISHING GOODS; also, of Ducks,
Drills. Sheeting, Blankets Hats, Boots and Bro
gars. By recent arrivals / have received very
large stock of the most
DESIRABLE STYLES of CLOTHING.
And it is the largest stock ever offered in this
market. The Goods are manufac tured under my
own supervision, and are of the best material,
well cut, large sizes, and made in the most dur
able manner.
TRADERS FROM THE COUNTRY
are invited to examine this heavy stock and they
will find the prices lower than they can be found
elsewhere in the market. Purchasers may rely
on receiving the best and most saleable Goods, aA
each article is guaranteed.
10000 pairs assorted fancy cashmere pants;
10000 prs ass'd fancy and plain satinCt pants,
1000 pairs linen pants;
1000 pairs GOodyear's Rubber pants;
1000 Goodyear's white rubber goods;
200 cases GOOdyrs long & short rubber boots,
200 cases Miners boots;
1000 dozen flannel overshirts;
300 dozen fancy cashmere ovcrshirts;
900 dozen white shirts;
600 dozen heavy hickory shirts;
500 " heavy check shirts;
800 Merrimack shirts;
600 % lambs wool underslirts
800 Regatta uhdershirts;
200 grey flannel undershirts
450 lambs wool drawers;
$50 - bleached drill drawers
1,500 overals;
300 :. Denim frOcks;
200 country knit wool socks;
800 heavy white & mixed cotton socks
100 super black silk neckerchiefs
200 9. cambric handkerchieis;
300 Z" rubber belts;
$50 &" buck gloves;
400 % buckskin gold bags;
1000 pieces super silk pocket handkcrchiefr-
1000 doeskin business coats;
400 black cloth frock coats;
1000 assorted overcoats;
600 assorted pea coats;
5000 silk, cloth and velvet vests;
20 bales blue and white blankets;
so bales 4 sheeting;
so bales drills;
30 bales assorted duck;
so cases fine felt hats;
100 cases straw hats;
ORDERS FROM THE COUNTRY
promptly attended to. For sale by
VIM. G. BADGER,
Wholesale Clothing Warehouse.
No. IO9 Battery ST., corner Merchant,
San Francisco
n. B.-No Goods sold at Retail. 19-3m
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27

casion no little anxiety and fear. Dr. H. cures
All such or asks no compensation.
fof rheumatism, Acute or Chronic, for nys-
eneeIy ana Dlarrhoea, DR.. Heald has unfailing
remeuleS DR.. H. invites all to call, it will cost
notilhS ana nay result in much good to the suf-
terng. Or: II. can be found at his rooms, from
. A. NJ. 10 lo oP; NJ, or his partner, in whom he
has every confidence
OFl}CE-VOl'Nhh CLAY ST. AND BRENNAN PLACE,
PORTSMOUTH HOUSE.
jan3-3Il. SAN FRANCISCO.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27
SIM ftantistu.
There is Hope for the Afflicted.
THERE BALMIN EAD!
Medical and snrgical DisneusatorY.

Medical and Surgical Dispensatory.
~ P. HEALD, NJ. d. Pupil of NJ. Ricord. of
OsParis, Member of College of Surgeons, Lon
don, and for several years Associate Surgeon of
Queens Hospital, Birmingham, England, res
pcctfuly announces to the afflicted and diseased,
as also the public generally, that by the earnest
and repeated solicitations of numerous friends
who have experienced the benefits of his course
OF treatment. (Which Is modern and scientific }
as also the numerous applications he has from
towns in the interior of this State Oregon and
Washington Territory, as well as in this City, he
has reluctantly consented, in this manner, to
make known to the suffering and ill-treated his
place of business.
CORNER OF CLAY-ST. AND BRENNAN PLACE.
IN PORTSMOUTH HOUSE,
SAN FRANCISCO.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27
BANKING OFFICE. &C.

TNHE undersigned hereby gives notice that he
l. has removed from Mameluke Hill to George
town Office, in WarTen's Building, corner of
Main and Placer Streets, opposite the Post Of
fee; where he sOlcits the custom of his former
patrons and the public generally.
In addition to his purchase of Gold Dust, he is
prepared to furnish Checks on Sacramento and
San Francisco at par. Drafts for sale on the At
lantic States and Europe. Deposits received, &c
w. H. PRATT.
Georgetown, August l4th, 1855. Aft
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27
O*V* YVFVVVH CyUUVKt1IVI1VV1E
NEVADA HOUSE
GEORGETOWN.
i. MARSH &c CO.,
r 0 2 Il Z T OR

~ THIS we'll known and popular Hotel,
511 situated in one of the most pleasant min
55S MS5 ing towns in the mountains having late
haaisaa y been re-fitted and replenshed, the pro-
pretors take pleasure inannouncing to their pat
rons and the travelling public generally that they
will be in readiness at all times to accommodate
their friends and Others who may favor them
with their patronage.
The Table will be furnished at all times with
the best the market affords, while the Bar will
always contain the very best of Liquors and
Cigars. There can be obtained at all times
GOOD BEDS AND BEDDING,
neat and airy Bedrooms, and Private Rooms for
Ladies and Families, making it altogether most
desirable resort for those wishing to spend a few
weeks in the mountains.
In addition to this establishment the proprie-
tors have erected large and commodious STA
BILE for the accommodation of Horses, Mules,
&c. The Stages for Sacramento City arrive and
depart from this House every day-also, from
Bottle Hill, ColOma, Placerville, Kelsey's and
Spanish Flat.
Georgetown, June 25th, 1856. T37-tf
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27
Claims against Adams & Co.

4 correspondent at Sacramento asks us
IL relation to the examination of claims VS.
Adams d Co. if it is necessary for those
holding certificates of deposit, to come for
ward and prove their claims. This is an
important question, and instead of answer
ing our correspondent by private note,
we prefer doing it through our columns, for
the benefit of all Others interested. On en-
quirY we learn that all dams of whatever
nal1ge against Adams & Co. must be pre-
sented to the Referee, Gilbert A. Grant,
and registered in order to come in for a
dividend of the assets. This is important
10 the creditors throughout the State, and
we beg of our country exchanges to notice
his in their columns for the benefit of their
readers. Our correspondent asks us how
much we think will be finally paid to the
creditors from the assets. This is a hard
question to answer. Mr.. Grant thinks about
% per cent, but there is no telling vet nm
til Cohen and Palmer, Cook & Co. have
been put clear through, Palmer. Cook &
20 have yet to answer for the S2l8 900
bills receivable, and Park is doing all he
can to ferret out the balance. Mr.. Grant
has furnished US with a blank of an affida
iii to be sworn to by the claimant, and We
hare give a copy thereof:
In the District Court of the Fourth Ju-
.!icial District.-Alvin Adams Us. Daniel
II, Haskell and Isaiah G.. Woods.-State
If California, County of San Francisco:
l. OF in the county Of
State aforesaid, do solemnly swear
tltt the late firm of Adams & Co. are Just
y aud trdly indebted to in the sum of
upon the hereuntoannexed;
hat no payments have been made thereon,
aid that there are no offsets TO said indebt-
AinesS to my knowledge. And l further
-oiemnly swear that no judgment has been
e 'btained upon the same or any part thereof.
Subscribed and sworn before me. this
lay Of 1855.
Send your certificate 10 Mr. Gilbert A.
Grant, with the above properly filed out,
aaa when it is registered Mr.. Grant will
return it To you. S. F. Bulletin.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27
Notice.

THE cupartncrship heretofore existing between
Thos. BolIen and } A. Cloves. in the Black
smthing business, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent.
All persons indebted to said firm will please
call and settle with J. A Cloves, and those hav-
ing claims against lis will please present them
for payment. THbS. BOLLEN.
j. A. CLOVES,
Georortoyn March 10, 1856. 2n-4t
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27
LATE ARRIVAL OF
NEW GOODS
AT THE BUFFALO STORE.

MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE GEORGETOWN HOTEL.
JACOB & BROTHER beg leave to announce
- to their old customers and the public gener-
ally that they have just received direct from San
Francisco, large and extensive assortment of
FANCY DRESS E. millinery GOODS,
to which they would invite the attention of the
lrdies of Georgetown and vicinity. They have
also large stock Of gentlemen's wearing appar-
ell, consisting in part Of
Clothing, Boots d Shoes, Hats, Caps, &c.
DOUBLE 8. SINGLE MATTRESSES,
All of which will be disposed of at the lowest
market prices. Call and see for yourselves.
Georgetown, Nov. I4th 1866. [3-tf