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The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1857-01-03

s~We regret that in consequence Of disap-
pointment in getting sufficient supply Of pa
per this week, We are obliged to issue our pres
ent number on half sheet. In expectation of
a receipt ofpaper as ordered from below, we had
laid up in our head many pretty things : to
say to our readers concerning the holidays. all
ofwhch are suppressed in consequence ola lack
of space. For these unavoidable reasons, we
are forced to ask the clemency Of onr patrons
for the present appearance of the Columbian.
After all, perhaps they may console themselves
with the reflection that there is but lille lost
however much we may assure them to the con-
trary.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1857-01-03

Mrs. JULIA DEAN HAYNE.-We are gratiGcd
in the privilege of announcing the proposed
visit Of Mrs. Julia Dean Hayne. Concerning
the reputation Of this lady as an Actress. we
deem il entirely unnecessary to say word.-
Her fame does not rest upon the report OF sin
gle newspaper. or dozen newspapers. as she is
already known and appreciated by thousands
who will never see or perhaps even hear of that
local Journal We will nevertheless indulge the
hope that when she arrives which time viii be
during the coming week. that she viii meet
with the reception from Columbia, 10 which her
superior talents entitle her Mrs. Hayne VIII
be accompanied with support of superior char
acter, among whom are Mrs. Judah. Mr. Pope.
Mr. King Mr. Ryer and others of nearly equal
| merit, and when on the boards of oar Thea
tire. will give an entertainment such as Column
bia has never seen, and will probably never see
again.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1857-01-03

CCRIosITY.-A Tarantula's nest. one of the
most ingenious specimens Of animal mechanism
that has ever come under orr observation, can
be seen at Heyneman's Saloon. on Main st. II
is five or six inches in length and between three
and four, in circumference. The outside or
body Of the nest is composed of a hard cement
and when found. was embedded in the ground
in an upright position with the opening or door
in the top OF the nest. The entrance IS arranged
on the trap-door system, waterproof and pro-
vided with elastic and selfclosing hinges; the
inside, is composed Of two apartments ingeni-
ously arranged and lined with rich white sill
ken substance which gives the little domicil
quite a luxurious and aristocrotic appearance
To the naturalist. an examination OF the Taran-
tula s nest must be attended with interest and
pleasure.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1857-01-03

FoR MEyICo.-Quite number Of highly re-
spectacle gentlemen will leave Columbia in a
few days to join the company destined for Mex
leo, now forming at San Francisco. Among
the number are cur esteemed friends Dr. T. J
Oxley. j. @. Oxley and T. L. Taylor Esqrs
Whatever may be the object of the company,
emigrating we feel sure ofone thing, that while
the above gentlemen are associated with it, it
must and Will be honorable.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1857-01-03

To THE SUPERVISORS OF TUoIUMNE Co
The bearer, John Edward is suffering from
rheumatism, and is a fit subject for the County
Hospital. AUGUSTUS CAMPBELL, NJ D.
Columbia, Jan. End, 1857.
viii the Supervisors inform the citizens OF
this county what right they have to refuse adj
mittance into the County Hospital to an indi-
gent patient suffering from disease, and bearing
certificate from physician?
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1857-01-03
The Holidays.

The holidays have passed off. elicting many
old and agreeable associations. and we hope
uniting many together in social friendship,
who from accident or from unforeseen circum-
stances, had for the time become alienated and
formal Christmas was day. which from its
associations with Old Santa Claus, will remain
strongly engraven On the memories of sunny
childhood; and ripper years pleased with his
tokens of friendship, will feel glow of pleasure
steal along the tendris of their affections when
they reflect that in the noisy whirl of a business
like and selfish world, there are those to be found
within whose hearts pulsates the warm blood
of generous and faithful friendship.
Asis usual during the holidays the boisterous
iollifcation of some, turned their pleasure into
the very gall of bitterness but we are glad
to know that in Columbia, such instances have
been but few. HWhy should men forget that
they are fashioned in the likeness ofDivinity,"
and are the possessors of high, noble. progress
sive and deathless attributes? Man is said to
be the arbter of his own fortunes and happiness,
and if he abuses the. privilege and means gran
ted for his own exaltation, he must expect as
responsible being, to abide the consequences of
his own folly!
New Years day was duly observed after the
ancient and tine-honorcd stsqge-calIs were made
by the gentlemen and most graciously received
by the fair ladies doni.
The year A. D. 1856, is numbered with the
past, and now the years of futurity are before
us. How shall we use them? Let the day and
hour that shall number the period of our ex-
istence with the past bear with it the assurances
of a we'll spent life, when with the faithful of
old, one and all can exclaim +" l have fought
the good fight have finished my work. and
without one tear of regret or parting sigh
sustained and soothed by an unfaltering trust"
we can
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1857-01-03

EXPRESS FAvoRs-We are under obligations
to Mr.. Daegener, Of Wells. Fargo & Co.'S Elk
press for Atlantic papers. The Expresses have
not furnished us with the usual supply of ex-
changes during the past week, a fact which we
regret, but for which, in consequence Of mud
and bad roads, we DO not deem them response
bic WE have not the same variety OF news,
however that we otherwise would have.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1857-01-03

Observation-Disclosures is at the present time
highly favored in the character and ability Of
her theatrical entertainments. 1t will be re-
membered that we gave notice of the antici-
pated visit of Mr. q Mrs E. S. Conner to Column
bia two weeks ago, whose appearance has been
delayed in consequence of the desperate condi-
ton of tie roads over the mountains On Fri
day however they arrived, and in the evening
gave an entertainment at Musical Hall. which
was highly appreciated by all and especially by
those who were refined and critical in their
tastes. Mr.. & Mrs. Conner have for many years
been the recipients of popular favor in New
York and the Atlantic cities, not only for their
talent bat also for the high toned character
which they have maintained through life. Mr..
Conner is finished actor and his excellent and
accomplished lady is not only recognized as a
star in her profession, but is also known as a
superior writer as we'll as a woman of high mo-
raj worth. This evening they will give another
entertainment at Musical Hall. and if our lady
friends are DESTROYS of attending an entertain
ment at which they may rest assured of a refined
and able theatrical treat, we most heartily ad-
wise them to go to Musical Hall tonight.
For a long time our mountain towns have
been cursed by hungry droves of theatrical i'm
posters, to attend whose obscene and silly rep
RESERVATIONS, the audience could not but feel
detraction from their own responsibility. and
we are truly gratiiied that they have now he
privilege of attending an entertainment both
pleasing and instructive.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1857-01-03
.ONS ST ABL Els SALE.

BY virtue Of an execution. issued ont or JUS
tee StinchfeH's Court of No Two Township Comfy az
Tuoumna State of California, to directed in
r. !. STARBIRD and against F. F. IETCHER J G.
MINTER II. y. BROWN and o. IT. ALIEN. have Faizea
and shall EXPOSE for sale at PUBLIC AUCTION clock
~. the 18TH day of January A. ~ 1851 the preni-
the following described property 10 Mir .ll the
right tifie and interest of the said F. + Ietcher J
Mnter. IL =. Brown and II. Allen in the following
scrihed property One house and lot situated in ,v,
Columbia County and state aforesaid and on or near
the street of SAID town known jackson street about
400 feet Main street. said house and lot known
the property formerly belonging " Banar and now
occupied by VIM Clnimns
Dated on the 23d day Of December \. D. 1855
2S-3w JOIN 4. pAI.MER Cnnstahe
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PERsoNAL.-Mr N. D. Boruck. Editor of the
Fireman's Journal San Francisco, paid us fly
ing visit yesterday. He informs Us that be IS
making the tour of the mountains with a view
to increase the circulation of his paper.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1857-01-03
Special Notires.

~ Festival and Fair.-The Ladies of TIE eongre-
CATION worhpng in the Isl Presby Church. OF Co.
lunba propose hold Festival and Fair on Wednesday
evening" February 4t 1857 for the purpose of paying
the debt which, after the uuited and strenuous efforts
the Pastor and Trustees, still remains upon their house of
worship They hope that this object viii commend their
effort to the favorable regard of the citizens OF Columbia
and vicinity and elicit ready and liberal response from
all who feel interest in the maintenance of the church
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1857-01-03

ERRoR-In our article under the head of Co
lumbia at home and abroad: we stated that
there were two Gambling Saloons in this place,
kept by gentlemen formerly from San Jose 1t
appears that liz this we were mistaken as af'
Cummings, one of the Saloon proprietors TO
which our article would seem to allude desires
us to say that he has not, does not nor will NOT
admit of gambling in his premises.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1857-01-03

FREE LUNCH.-An excellent lunch was set al
Heyneman's Saloon on New Years eve, to the
apparent qualification of his numerous friends
and patrons.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1857-01-03

gD-We are happy to learn that the friends
of Rev. Mr.. Hamilton presented him with We
ry nice donation by way Of Christmas present
on last Thursday week. Mr.. Hamilton is on
excellent and deserving man, and we are glad
to know that his services are appreciated.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1857-01-03
Columbia, December eth, 1886.

1t can be seen from the above notice that the
proprietorship Of the Columbian. has passed into
the hands of Messrs. Langhorne q Co. The ed
itorial department continues under the control
of its former editor.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1857-01-03

EXCELLENT SUPPER-The one served mn to
the order of friend Ferguson, at the Jenny
Lind Restaurant, on New Years night.
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Dissolution of Co-partnership.-T, c

Dissolution of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES co part
nership heretofore existing between j. W. Oliver and VIM
A. Wilson in publication Of the Weekly Coin n,Lan is
this day Internationally dissolved by mutual consent
The settlement of the dues and liabilities the business
will be placed in the hands of agent of whom notice
viii be given next week Messrs Ianghorne & Co.. are
their successors in the publication of the above paper
and after have possession aud sole charge ofte same
!. ". OLIVER
Nm. l. WILSON
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Gg- All Communications must be accompa-
MED with the name of the Autl,or.-ysa
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Like one. who wraps TIE drapery of his couch
About him. and lies down to pleasant dreams -
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ATTEMPT AT RoBBERY-A somewhat serious
and yet amusing affair came off at the Office of
Woodman & Co.'s Lumber Yard on New Years
night. 1t appears that some designing THE
had made his plans to break into the Office and
secure what money he could lay his hands
on, with which intent in the latter part of the
night he bored several augur holes in the door
near the lock, and was about to succeed in open
ing the door when he was fortunately heard by
the two occupants of the adjoining room, who
at once jumped to their feet and in the dark
ness ran into the Office. Each one of these gen.
tlemen supposing the thief to be in the office.
was ready to grab his man, which they did,
clinched in the fight, one of the assaiants proved
victorious, downed his opponent and was @belt-
ing" him right Justify, when fortunately he as
certained that he had his grip on the throat of
his own partner! They had each caught their
man, but the thief had made good his escape!
"PLowNG THE FIELDS" in every part of the
country we see that farmers and gardeners are
blowing up the soil and making active prepare
tions for the sowing of seed and the culture Of
their ground,
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1857-01-03
NONS TABL Els SALE.

BY virtue of an execution. issued out Of JUS
lice StinchfeIdis Court of No. Two Township County
Tuoumne State of California, to directed in favor OF
" BANARD and against T. F. LETCIiFR !. C. MIN
TER anil GALL SNYDER, have seized aud shal expose for
sale st PUBLIC AUCTION, 12 O'Clock ~ on the 18th
day Of January, A. D. 1857 the premises the following
described property TO wit All the right title and interest
OF said Leeler j. G. Ainter and Gall Snder IN the fol
lowing described property all that certain house and 10;
situated ID the town of Columbia County aud State afoHe
sad the street Of said town known rs Jackson
street about 100 feet East from Man street Sand house
ard lot known the prnpe-tY formerly belonging 10
Barnard. and cecppied by Wm CRnmins
Dated the Esd day OF December A. y 1856
2S-3w JOIN s PALMER Constable.
cSoLUMBKA TEMPLE og HONOR No. 4,
~ meets every Friday evening z. 81 al the Hail OF
the Sons Of Temperance No u on Pacific Street.
Visiting Brethren respectfully invited to attend.
GEO. McNILiIAsiS, ". C. T.
NC. ANDRoss, W, R.
Columbia Dec. 20ta 56-3n.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-02-23
rus RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
,rpI,sAEp DAILY, sRNr~xEXLf, AND ~hkkLx'
sY RICHIE & DUNNAfANT.
T Z K " $;

,r- pa,c- seven dollars per annuru, and at tie
" dollar. II taken for shor'er period than CHE
ns For the ScmiWerky. hvo dolian per snnum, ana
s ,,s Cor six ncths, payable Ia advance, TO be paid
cree or rsni,,ed By mail, postpaid; OF six dollars
w. w. rnu,n a, the end OF he year.
2-s.h ~. view Of extending the etrculanon OF tho
MiaoSn WIZ ' Enquirer in the Southern States the
HChMoNp ~. commenced the issue of WEEKLY
ItR ,.hch contains nearly al tne feaulng ma!ter OF
itNna,Sv iA' AID u,Wcssly et2'ons;
Ee os''! nv .,nn- OF the political character of the
WCvv~oSD FNSulh ER, which 10 now what 1t was half
RCuMoH' Ne nlnv sa,e that it is the purpose of the
I.yo,e ~ la"'r energies 70 tue discussion OF the
..s. which Kne ..Soaingi'm mas brought before the
country. ,., "a published every wednead av
lhe 81 ,,ar aruun paid in advance, for o. 50
d. ns svn,.nt IL act Eade 10 aSvaace deduction 10
sne isyor of CLUES in the following ratio: for $40 six
80. Of u, Weekly inquirer VIII De furnshed Tor ego
=; fo. siU twenty four copies and so on In
'ae ',HA- 'PTI9.iRSMa;s TRIMS OF ADVERTISING.
>, -ur DAILY ENavIREa-for TEN lines or ieas, nrss
d,ty cenis ard every succeeding iIseTsaa twep'
,srs cents II Inserted twice week or tmec times
brty..eyeu aud halt conts for eacn insertion after
ss.. aad when inserted only cncs week tity cents
~ 1vr SyN..WsxxLY For TEN lines or less, arst In.
-,p seventy hve cents for each subsequent insertion
sr cents when inserted only once woek seventy-hve
oenls for each insertion :, ,-.,
.srsn,yty. cents; for each continuance tf;y centa.
advertisers ars charged S5 tor one square OF l0
NM. $50 Tor squaI ad II that proportion Ior ed'
,s.r,nents OF r.eater length except Aucuonecrs who
rs ,arced AGO. G'"ycr incudad)
T Al, OH: sri.s and! Tributes OF Respect exceeding
ras- res e.e caa.g.l .o- - advertisenents.
Order, trora distance mist be accompanied with tho
,.ynce psy satisfactory references 10 insure execnton
,iuas 70 k!s o:sce may be RENTED per mail In
s nd available Bank notes. AT tue rick OF tho editors
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-02-23
SALE OF VALUARLE COAL LAyDSTN
kAShWHh

IlY virtue of decree rendered by The Circui, Court
ID Of Ranswha county a; tina Fulerm (ls55) thereof
In certain ChaaceIy suit thereI pending In which A. g.
Taihtrro and 9th complainant. and :. Patrick and
other dcfsudaEts,te unGersi-ned SPECIAL Com
missioner will ,eii NJ public aucloa. from; OF lie cnur
House door Of said couny, - tie cLet bidder cn Men
day the 10Th cay OF February s37, rhe fclow!ug de-.
scbed act or purccl land ths: porl!cH ., re ru..
thousand hve hundred sG-ys; originally rant
ed by the Coiarionwe,.: oSn Steele that dc.irnG
ted and described n tas COMMISSIONER plat nu .cpo!
fled n sa3 of G Ta!n rnd others ys sricr
Patrick and C hers as lot Lister 3. s.d winch contains
three thousnud ive Iu"drcd aud sf;y ,!x aCrcs
The sale will be u'6ds !hc Flowing :c-rs per
cent OF the purchase money In cah residue to -
paid in three equal IL z ielve md cctccH
month. respectively. o,rd with good security reo"ired
fox the deferred ins.amcn's and tie title the lend
sa!Eed Until MI the purchase rnouey i pfd.
This land ID situated the E:san ha river end IN tho
best mineral region IN kspav uaiy, icing =AoiE dis
tsnce below the camel coal mines Of Gel aaron Stockton
and nearly OPPOSITE RE nnss of &c "Od 2o:iron cc.
pauy and ia we'll worth "a .Jeaol OF thosc who i.s.:o
10 inves. % r2:-ersi land.
TIE ute said land is believed une1eep'iorsb!s.
sad fully described sna nut in said csancery
WILLIAM A. QCAAslER,
- % sTpt,S r:rr:.r yo?s=g .snce &c. ISLE.
ms6cy o the weather. tc above sale IS p2.ifoEe1 uari
MONDAY the Cd dnv NJ An.cS. 1857
WIN a. oGARE!sG, a2e:s. cou::n. .sioae-
E.A1 r,Il
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-02-23
SUPPOSED DISCOVERY OF THE TOWER OF


from Beirut, announces that Mr. Place, the French
Consul In Mosul, has discovered the RUNE OF the tow
er Of Babel.
Six of its eight stories have fallen ard crumbled
into dust but the when remain are so hish ihe
rhIy may be seen for fifty or sizty maes Ground TITO
bere Of toe tower Ie Guad.rangulsr. and each eide
about sx hundred feet long. The tower is made 81
bricks of the purest clay and of white co!cr which
is little shaded with yellow lint.
Under c,ear suu, and az whole this anc!cn:
monument of human skill and daring presents a tno
blending Of coors, which sets the painters pallet ct
defiance. Before being baked, the bricks Lad sse'!
covered with characters traced w: the Gccu.ao: II
the hand Of writing master. Nea. III. top ot ;h5
letters. the straight etrok.s adorned WIN -four
i.hes rerenbliug the heads Of naiis a.! was Lel',
regular and severe; and indeed, those who ss" thee
specimens Of ancient caigraphy affirm that tue
fathers of the human wrote 6 bette: hand iha:!
their children.
Amoug the interesting discoveries Of NJ. Place
were certain inscriptions illos of goic silver and
copper, aud oso upon metal, ncw unkao"n, SUI
which has somewhat of the appearance OF ivory II
has been submitted to the experiments Of RI ei!.-
gent metallurgsr, and It's qualities viii soou Ge aec'r-
tanned. Some very curious photographs, taken ny
the expedition completed their LAHORE one o! w!i'H
was OF The ruins Of tho palace OF the famous Queen
Senirumis This ancient monum, nt, situated al -
height OF o nountain raised by the hnnd= e ~. u,
overlooks the awful soltudes which sG'rorn0 Like
van-a body Of water six or seven times large. ;tar
Lake Geneva.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-02-23
A VALUABLE TABLE.

Few readers can be aware, until they have had oc.
cssion to est the fact how much labor research IS
e:;en saved by such table as the following
l6O7-Virginia settled by the Enpli,h.
1914 York settled by The Dutch.
1870 Massachusetts settled by The Puritans.
l624-New Jersey settled by the Du'eh
l628-Delaw are settled by Swedes anl Firms.
l635-Maryland settled by Irish Catholics.
l636-Rhode Island settled by Roger Williams.
l659-North Carolina settled b.; tie English.
l670-Sou,h Carolina settled by the Huguenots.
l692-Psuhsyvsnia settled by VIM. Penn.
l732-Georgin settled By Gen. O9le'irope.
l79l-Vsrmunt sdnit=.! mo he union.
l7Y2-Kentucky admitted into ih. Union.
I7g6-Tennes:ee admitted iato .he Uuicu.
ISU2-Ohiu admitted into the Cuion.
lSil-Lous,ana admitted into The Union.
lol6-Jndaua admitted in'o IN Gnion
1sl7-Mississipp; sd'n!:;ed into the Cnicn.
lSlS-I!Ilno!s admitted into :he Union.
lsl9-Alabaina admitted into the Cnun.
1885, Maine admitted ;rtd tie ur,on.
i82l-Mnsouri admitted into The Union.
l836-Michiga. admitted iuo The Union.
lS36-Arkansas admitted nto ihe UnioI.
iSi5-Floride sdnitted iu,o ,!- Union.
lSi5-TeIas admitted into the Union.
lS46-Inwa admitted into ih. Union
Is4S-Wl-consiu admitted into the Union.
lS5u-Csif0rnis ADMITTED ioto the Union.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-02-23
NOTICE.

TN exeeuhon Of the provisions OF deed Of trust,
Il cutsd on tho 9Th day o! August lss5 by Edward E
Orv and of record In the county OF King William,
trustee nnuned in said dced, will proceed, MONDAY
the ~ day Of March $751; TO cell on the premises 10 The
highest bidder for case e. much as will be suceut
hs tru.f and the sum OF s. 6S5 es; with interest
on from the Is. day OF January, 1856 unh paid aud
interest thereon from the Of January 1885 e tract o
land whereon the sail Edward F. Orvi- rr.ides lying
about ono mile below kus William Court House, bound
Ottoman saaghter and the public road which sads from
Kpg William Court House Canton which separates j!
from the land OF E. L. Powell formerly Arristesd Robiua
aud Robert King, supposed contain two hundred and
atty acres be Tho or less Tosseure the credi;
payment the purchaser will be required 70 give trust
deed on the property.
The title 70 tho obove property 10 believed 10 be un-
questionable but shall sell only such ts 10 vested in
me BY the Aforesaid dasd.
HARDIN LlTTLEPAGE, trusted
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-02-23

A STRANGE cAsE.-James DAILY died some
tuns Iu rscer: sui, il appeared that over thirty
,aas vsss. 900 h. married in Ireland and lived with his
vie III, sb. was the mother Of four children. He
M ~ The Unired Sa'es, intending he said to
ed ,ar S.r In 1881 he married in CincinAat and
Il, ID with his second wife ii his death. she also BE-
ing the mother OF several children. A few years
h.re he died his first wife heard that he living
ia Cinc;rnsti, and came out from Ireland. He wns
terribly prrpeIrd by hs TWO xree, yet admitted his
10 inducing him to convey all his properly to trus'
tees for her benefit The fst wife brought cult !or
dover, and the court aaarded il to her.