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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-07-30

votss Was declared duly elected.
P,csroesrr.. The uaht fingered gentry
had = good tim. ou Monday evening, OF ahs
Colosseum, and made a good Investment wbss
they purchased ticts,s ~ Maj Brown, to see
thu performance.
Mr.. q. w. ieonstd, of Pie scot, u is supposed
was tslisyed af considerable money, hat how
much !. no, known, nom tho fact that Nj, L.
has no, made his iosa ksawa iIis pocket boob,
found by q gentleman, was taken nom him, ,hs
money oil abs,sac,rd, eseept ons dime, and
certificate II deposit for 400, and the pocket
book adfoi,iy put inio the cuat packet of anoth.
~ man. wbo discovered H. after leaving ths
circus. The pocket. back aud certificate Of de-,
posts, ere al Ia. bf.Bs.so,,aa oiias
M. J. robert va. tobhed u his pocket boob
eaataisius ESQ, Ia gold aud pepe, maaey.
NJ. W. e, Aouisoa. u the same place, was
AaTe.,iy relieved u hls par.c oea,slains $50 Ia
bank hills, and several valuable papers,
Wa bsyn heard ~ IN. ssh.f ease 81 psekst
pic hing an Monday night. hat did not learn the
amount taken, III. poion know ths suspected
them he sf'e-'e'' u" spAP'e'h W" oss
that our eiflsens should pay 'nhn'r 10 these cot
threats thieves, and swin'iier,
A pa1r Psupis The Colosseum, Psepls's
r..,,,. .aa ua,l., u.u .e,s Al, e,a~asa nm
WV
NoadaY evening About Three Thousand per
.ons were al these three places II smussmsn',
sa that evening. ffasit. ~" ~" fast towo,
and fond ~ amusemfh''
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Mrs ABbis heBtsf hays arrived IN this city, aud
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-07-30

Assrass LLnot,os roa err cosrfssllsa-
"A. 7. q. Chamblin, Zoo. yesterday HANDED
In his resignation 10 Council " tho once Of
city Comptroller, ~ which he had been 70 elect
81 81 last meeting, The resignation was 90.
esptea, and the Council proceeded To the slse
tan II Comptroller, with the following result 3
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-07-30

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The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

STATE CoNTRoLLER.--Orders have
been issued by the Senate. in accordance
with the action of the Assembly to ar,
raign this officer before that Honorable
body for trial. The Sacramento Union
has the following in relation to Col. Whit
man =" We look with some degree of
interest for the articles of impeach ment
to be presented against Col. Whitman,
the Controller. So far as appears on the
face Of the proceedings, he is only accused
Of technical violation of the law, rela-
tive to the issuing of State Prison war
rants, aud of having willfully obstructed'
the Board of Examiners, under the law
for the better protection of the State
Treasury. He is not accused Of pecula-
ton in office. or fraud, or corruption, and,
therefore. it is likely that after awhile.
people will begin to wonder how it hap
pened that SO serious move was made
against State officer, on such a meagre
array Of evidence. On the same ground.
probably we have never had Controller
who might not have been impeacGed.'' .
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

PAPERS AND PERIoDIcALs.-We are
glad of the privilege conferred upon us
by ]. w. Sullivan, of San Francisco, oi
returning our sincere thanks to that gen.
tleman for variety of papers from Eu-
rope, New York, Philadelphia, Boston,
Cincinnati, Louisville, New Orleans, St.
Louis, Chill, Mexico. the Sandwich Is
lands, Salt Lake City, Oregon and from
the various parts Of the world; thereby
comforting favor upon our office which
is duly appreciated and credited. Mr..
Sullivan is unrivaled on the Pacific coast
in the variety of his assortment, as well
as for the energy which he displays in
furnishing all demands for the interior
towns in the State. His industry cannot
but be rewarded with success.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21
News Items.

An election by the citizens of San Fran
cisco. to fill the Senatorial vacancy occa-
stoned by the resignation of Frank Til
ford, will take place on Tuesday. the gath
instant.
The Volcano Ledger says that splen-
did diamond was found at Mohala Flat,
near that town, few days since, about
the size of an acorn.
1t is stated that there are now twenty
Indian treaties before the U. S. Senate,
involving the cession of 122, 900, 900 acres
of land. for consideration of about $ll,-
100000. The Indians within our limits
are estimated at about 300, 900 souls.
Col. Fremont's Mariposa claim is as
sessed at Sl,0OO.OO0; the taxes upon
which, for the year 1856, amounted to
$4,000; and the income to the proprie-
tors, to 100000.
Captain J. w. Russell, a gentleman
who has been endeavoring for the last
seven years to introduce into San Fran
cisco Bay large spe cies of oyster, has at
last succeeded, and has some forty BUSH
els Oft them now in the city. He has
made arrangements to have a regular
supply. 1t will be recollected that Cap
tain Russell was the first to bring oysters
into the State. and last year introduced
new species from Lower California.
-Bulletin.
FOREIGNERS IN ST.. LOUISA German
paper published in ST. Louis, called tho
Anzeiser des Westens, says that the con.
stituent parts of the population Of the city
and county OF St. Louis. as ascertained
by the recent census. may be stated thus:
Americans, $4,000; Germans, $4,000;
Irish, 10000; French, 1000; English
and Scotch, 5000; Italians. Spanish and
other nations, 6,000 Bohemians, 5000.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL Railroads.&c. ,OOO,-
600 ANNUALLY.-The Ece~ing Bullets
says
"Our old and esteemed friend. Gov.
John Monroe, the present State Treasur-
er of Illinois, has forwarded to us the fol-
lowing statement Of the gross receipts Of
the main line and Galena branch Of the
Illinois Central Railroad for six months
In 1856. At the same rate, this statement
would show revenue Of nearly two mil
lions annually. and the road is yet but in
its infancy. Revenue for six months as
follows.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

The Board Of Trustees, appointed by
the Superintendent, met near the first OF
the month and established the common
schools of the District. locating school
at Porterfeld's School House, r. Porter
field, Principal, and Miss Nelson assistant
Teacher. From thorough examination
by the Trustees, this school was found to
be in good and prosperous condition.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21
SOnOra---Purchas by the Z. s.
GOVeYum ent.

Letters have recently been received
from Mexico, the purport Of which is the
purchase of Lower California, Sonora
and Chihuahua, by the United States
Government. An announcement to this
effect was made by the Stockton Argus,
and in the Isa0n Talk, of Monday, we
find statement OF news which seems to
confirm it as at least a strong probability.
The Talk says:
"The arrangement was made between
Mr.. Forsyth, the American Minister at
Mexico, and President Comonfort, and
needs but the assent of the President and
Senate If the United States, which it will
undoubtedly receive. Comonfort asked
thirty-6ve millions for those States, but
finally consented to accept fifteen millions,
of which three millions are to be set
apart for compensation to American citi-
zens who have claims against the Mexi-
can government for damages sustained.
Among these are some connected with
the Archibald Oracle affair.
Comonfort has agreed. however. not
to sell the church property if the United
States pays the $15,OO0,O0O for Lower
California aud Sonora.
Should this statement prove to be well
founded, and should the above States
thus become incorporated as United
States Territory, the expedition under
Hon. Henry A. Crabb, would probably
arrive at Guaymas just in time to assist
in the organization of Sonora as an ad-
ditional star to the Confederacy! Qu'en
sabe
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

DR.. McMEANs AGAIN.--From the
Union we learn that a committee ha:
been appointed by the Assembly, to ex
anime and ascertain the condition of the
books and accounts of S. A. McMeans
late Treasurer of State. 1t was stated
that there was discrepancy ofsome s34,
900 against the State, which needed ex
PLANTATION at least.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21
Americas Gift to ENGLAND.

AmcExC8>S O1It 10 LMSA6MOs
1t will probably be remembered by our
readers that in 1852 Capt. Kellet, COM
manding H. M. Ship Resolute, and Sir
Edward Belcher, commanding the Assist
ance. left England, on an exploring ex-
pedition to the Arcti; regions, for Sir
John Franklin, and that in the ice Of the
Polar Sea were forced to abandon the
: Resolute months afterward, it
was recovered by the company of the ex-
pedition fitted out by Mr.. Henry Grin
nell, of New York-purchased by the
American Government, repaired, hand
somely reftted and sent as present to
the English Government, under the CON-
mand Of Captain Hartstein, Of the U. S.
Navy.
The reception is equal to all that
America could ask The following ex-
tract of letter published in the New
York Jssrnal Of Commerce in giving am
account of the ceremonies attendant on
the presentation of this vessel to the
Queen of England, says:
You may rest assured that the arrival
Of this vessel, and this singularly gracious
visit Of the Queen, will be productive of
the most beneficial results.
Such a compliment has never before
been paid to any country, and l am con-
vinced that it will give as much pleasure
and satisfaction to the people of England,
as it will to Americans. There is the ut
most enthusiasm everywhere, and one
hears on all sides Dothing but expressions
Of hearty good will and friendship to-
wards Americans.
The New York Times, writing upon
the same subject and under the head of
the "Value of Good Deed" thinks, ''it
is not at all creJitable to our civilization
that very small act of Christian charity
is sufficient to confer Immortality upon
the name of the doer. The son of Henry
Grinnell in highly interesting letter to
his father, giving an account of the re-
ceptio,, of Captain Hartstein in England,
says;
81 must say am exceedingly gratifed
that was induced to remain,-and what
will give me more pleasure than any
thing else. will be to tell you all have
heard and seen on this most interesting
occasion, and that you may learn through
me, of the kind and heartfelt expressions
with which your name is always men,
toned"
Seeing how earnestly some men strive
for fame, what tolls they undergo, and
what sums they will expend to purchase
a little reputation, it is surprising that
more do not try the experiment Of an un-
ostentatious act Of benevolence. Such
acts as that of Mr.. Grinnell, which has
made his name as familiar as household
word, and his son to be received with
honor in distant land, cost, comparative-
ly, but very trifiing sum. They are
the touches Of nature which make the
whole world kind. The gift of our Gov
ernment too, in sending the Resolute
back to her original owners, will be more
ehectual in guarding US against the hor-
rors of war than millions would do in
strengthening our torti6cations and in
creasing our naval forces.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

STATES PAPERs.-Thanks to Harry
Smith, of the Pacific Express. for an early
supply Of Atlantic papers, and for regu-
lar State exchanges.
Mr.. Daegener. of Wells, Fargo & Co.'s
Express. has our thanks for city and
country exchanges.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

UNCoNsTITUTIoNAL.- Proclama-
ton of Gov. johnson, for an election in
San Francisco County, to fill the vacancy
in the State Senate, occasioned by tho
resignation of MI. Tilford, is said to be.
unconstitutional-thirty days notice nos
having been given, as that instrument
directs.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21
WrrHpRAwN.-We are authorized

WITHDRAwN-We are authorized to
state that, the Opposition Line of Stages
is Withdrawn from the road between this
place and Stockton, in consequence Of
the bad condition Of the roads. Tho
company propose starting their stages
again by the first Of April.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

STATE TREAsURER.-Formal charges
have been made against DR.. Bates fol-
malfeasance and fraud in office, and &C.
cording to the orders of the Assembly, he
is now arraigned before the Senate to
answer the charges made against him.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

"RENDER UNTO" OLIVER &C.-With
this, for commencement, the editor of
the Golden Era. with better memory
than good taste, "half suspects that O.
has been "sold" again. Sold again
Well! well I'VE suppose like other
people, the Era is most suspecting in
points where it is the most vulnerable
But we take pleasure in informing this
distinguished humorist, that o. has not
been " sold again :"
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

FIRST GRAND TERPsrcHoREAN ASSEM-
BLY.-The first Grand Terpsichorean As
sembly held in Cardinell's new Assembly
Rooms, will be given in that Hall on
next Monday evening in commemo, alton
OF Washington's Birthday. Although
without much preparation, very pleas
ant and agreeable party is anticipated.
Ladies and gentlemen are invited to at
tend.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

STATE DEBT-On last Wednesday
according to the Union, series of reso-
lutions. declaratory of the sense of the
Senate upon the subject of the State debt
taking the view that the eighth article
of the Constitution is merely directory,
and that the debt is not unconstitutional,
was introduced, and after some discussion,
ordered to be printed.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

CONGRESSIONAL LYcEUM.-This Lyce-
um will hereafter meet in the lower story
of the Odd Fellows Hall. A full house
is particularly desised on next Tuesday
evening. as business of importance viii
be called up for consideration.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

STATE PRIsoN.--The Senate have
wisely refused to pay Gen. Estell $4,000
appropriated by the Assembly for State
Prison purposes.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

TEMPERANCE LECTURs.-We take
pleasure in informing the friends Of tom
pc, ance and the public, that DR.. VIM.
P. Gibbons, of Columbia, will deliver a
temperance lecture at the Broadway
Theatre on next Saturday evening.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

SACRAMENTO BEE.-We have not vet
had the privilege of perusing this paper
since its change of name and proprietor
ship! With the gentlemen publishers,
we have had the pleasure of an acquain-
tance for some time past, and know not
what we have done" that they should not
favor us with at least, an occasional ex-
change.
"To bee, or not to bee," is, we suppose,
with them the question" Our wishes
are that, their Bee will be beacon al
light industrious as the insect whose
name it bears, may it gather in nothing
but that which shall sweeten as well as
give nourishment to all who may feed up
on its luxuries. Come, gentlemen give
US clip" at your honey, wont you?
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

MusIcAL.-We are pleased to learn
that select band for instrumental music,
is about to be organized in Columbia.
We shall have occasion to speak Of this
hsreaftee.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

FURTHER TIME-A bill has passed
the Legislature granting Sheriff Stuart
further time in which to make his annual
aettlement.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

WATER! WATER! WATER Both of
our principal bitches will supply full
stream of water during the coming week
This will be good news to every body in
this portion of the county.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

Mrs. LEsDERNIRR-CoMPLIMENrARY
BENEFIr.-Mrs. Lesdernier, an accom-
plished and talented dramatic reader,
gave highly intellectual and interesting
entertainment to small though appre-
ciative audience, at Musical Hall on last
Tuesday evening. 1t was not generally
known that this lady was in our town,
otherwise, from the merited reputation
which Mrs. Lesdernier enjoys, we feel
confident that she would have been greet
ed with a crowded house. The pro-
gramme for the evening was comprised
of selections from the drama of" Romeo
and Juliet" Poe's Raven" together
with several other pieces of merit. The
interest manifested by those present, was
unmistakable, and plainly evinced their
appreciation of her abilities. Her rem
dition of the "Raven" was in itself a
triumph; and when after the completion
of the programme, she retired from the
presence of the audience she was encored
long and loudly: reappearing, she was
greeted with an applause of welcome,
when she gracefully acknowledged the
compliment, aud announced her rendi.
ton of the Maniac" While represent.
ing this sad and fearful character of hu-
man misery, SO still were the audience
that one could almost have imagined the
issues oflife to have been hung upon a
word or look! The reality could not be
more real than this representation seem.
ed. No wonder, thought We, that Mrs
Lesdernier should come to us endorsed
by the praises of an admiring press.
Mrs. Lesdernier will read in knights
Ferry on next Monday night; on Tues
day she receives benefit from the citi.
zens of Sonora, and we feel sure that our
readers in Columbia and vicinity, will be
pleased to learn that complimentary
benefit has been rendered her by many Co.
lumbia citizens, to come off at the Broad
way Theatre on next Wednesday evening
IF the ladies and gentlemen of this place
desire to show their appreciation of talent
and true merit, they will have an oppor-
tunity to do SO on next Wednesday
night.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

Fire DEPARTMENTAL is to be regret
ted that so little interest is manifested by
our citizens in the fire department of Co.
1umbia. We have now one of the largest
towns in the mountains and indeed in the
State. and yet we cannot support one sin
gle fire company In comparison in this
particular, with Sonora, we will be
found decidedly in the rear! Surely we
are as much exposed to the devouring
element in Columbia as in any other
town, and should therefore support our
fire companies.
The recent destruction of Iowa Hill
by fire, has called our attention to our
DEFICIENCIES in this particular.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

RoBBERY.--The Stockton and MUIR
phys stage was stopped on the 18th inst,
at Cherokee Camp, near Angels. and
robbed of about $4,000 belonging to
Wells, Fargo & Co., and the Pacific ex-
presses. The robbers, three in number
buried the treasure within short distance
ofwhere the robbery was committed
Alarm was Immediately given, parties
were started in pursuit, and the thieves
were soon after secured. One of them
is well known in Columbia. The treas
ure has all been recovered.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

Our thanks are due to Hon. Geo. Vail
Of Now Jersey. for Congressional docu-
nsnts. :,
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

BURGLARY AND THEFT. On Thursday
night the Cigar and Variety store OF
Abrahams & Co., first door below the
corner of State and Main Sts., was broken
open and eight valuable pistols-Colt's
patent revolvers, taken from the case,
with which the thief or thieves made
their escape. 1t appears that the villains
are around"
A reward of twenty-five dollars is Of
fered for any information &C., concerning
the same; for particulars, see advertise
ment in another column.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

BEAUTIFUL PA1NrrNG.-A very beant;-
full painting exhibited at Leavitt's Litera-
ry Depot, can now be seen as sample
ofa proposed Seminary to be erected in
the vicinity or outskirts of Columbia
Mrs. Cooper feels confident Of establish
ing this institution of learning in this
place, and on sound basis-making it a
credit not only to those directly interested,
but slso 10 tho place in which it is to b
Iesaxxd.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

Hon. J. G. McCALLUM-The conduct
of this talented Senator during the past
Session of the Legislature, is we'll spoken
Of by several of our exchanges, and we
are pleased in saying that these compli-
mentary notices are in our opinion well
merited. Mr.. McC alum is man pos
sessed of sound Judgement, eloquence Of
expression in debate, and what is too rare
ly to be found in California politicians, OF
political honor! From our personal
knowledge ofthe man, he is one in whom
his constituents need never fear misrep.
resentation or disgrace, either for want
of ability or integrity.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21
DESPERATE AND CowARDLY MURDER.

brothers by the name Of Blakes-
ley, living on ranch near Sonora. in
company with neighbor, were fired up
on from the window of the house belong
ing to the Blakesleys, while at supper.
Night had set in, and they were at the
table eating. unaware of the presence OF
any one. One Of the Blakesleys was in
stantly killed. another had his arm bro
ken. and the other together with the
neighbor made good their escape.
We are informed that the one who had
his arm broken, identified Mr.. Hunter of
Sonora, as the person who shot him.
Later developments however seem to
conflict with his statement, as arrests of
three other persons-Lyons, Poe and
Morris seem to throw the guilt solely
upon the last three, as the latter of these
has turned States evidence, and declares
that they were the only ones concerned.
1t was said that law suit was pending
between Lyons and the Blakesleys, rela-
ting to the ranch of which the brothers
were in possession. Not being familiar
with the facts, we refrain frnm giving
further publication until it can be done
understandingly.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21
The Road to the Dead.

For some time past, it has been our de-
sign to call attention to the miserable
condition of the road leading to the Co
lumbia grave yard. Any one familiar
with its location cannot but be aware of
the almost utter impossibility of driving
horses with carriage up the hill imme-
diately this side OF the ground where
" sleep the dead" and that it is too often
the case that bereaved friends are obliged
to. forsake their carriages, and in the con-
fusion and danger attending the backing
of ofhorses and smashing of carriages, es-
cape as best they can. and on foot pursue
the remainder of their sorrowful journey.
Gould not day be appointed on which
citizens would en- nsasse turn out and put
this road in passable and safe condition
We notice with pleasure the interest
manifested by the masonic fraternity in
the Improvement and even adornment OF
their neat little cemetery. Quite num-
Der of shade trees were set out by them
on the premises during the past week,
and we are informed that still further i'm
provements are in order Of prosecution
All honor to the noble brotherhood J.
Living in the sacred bonds of brotherly
love and unity, if faithful to their trust,
they neither fear death. nor forget to hon.
or the sleeping ashes of their dead.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-02-21

~ All Communications must be accompa
MED with the name Of the Author.zA
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-08
EXTRAORDINARY CASE.

KItHNWNIl, NINy ~
tirptlopen. NV child had commenced breaking last
Gl IN snail sores which gradually extended TIE one
Including both which were so much eat by the
sorcs ~ to cause me that both would drop of
of advertised and domestic remedies without
any good results procured and applied little TURF
on II began 10 get better bottle got broke, and ap
piled gals again began to get worse My elder daugh
laid Pa get that Tur Oil sisters heal
lookcd much better when used it We got another
bottle and her head nearly we'll This aggra
yad case and hour every day 10 wash IT, and
very bottle feel assured VIII crEc
her entirely there but little of the disease remaining
ou are entitled this and for the benefit of others, take
great pleasure giving you this certificate go ,
Respectfully, u l. ChALh
hnra e. w