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The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1857-04-16
THE COUNTY PRINTlNG..-A SENST-
BILE VIEW OF THE SUBJECT,

The following article, from the pen of
Col. Schouler, we copy from the last num-
Der of our able central organ. the Ohio
State Journal. and commend il to the
attention of our Republican county off,
GERS. and our readers generally. We en-
dorse every word and syllable of the arti-
Gle. There never was a greater humbug
than that Of letting the county printing to
the lowest bidder. Let the county paw
a fair living price for the printing that is
required. and break up this miserable
system of rafting, which is generally re-
sorted to-as in this county-by pub
fishers who are not practical printers. who
have no interest in common with the
craft, and who, in nine cases out of ten,
connect themselves with the business, not
to seek an honest livelihood, but as
means Of foisting themselves into notorie-
ty and Office. Not until we lose our self
respect and our pride in the business, will
we undertake to compete with such crea-
lures. We are . firm believer in the
doctrine that ss.o the victors belong the
spoils )" once we entertained different
opinion, but finding our liberality pro-
duced no corresponding change in the
tactics of the opposition, we were con-
vinced of our mistake. Locofocoism in
power invariably acts on the principle oi
rewarding its friends-out of power, it
will sometimes howl at the application oil
its own doctrine but Republicans should
not permit themselves to be duped by
such bowling. Look over the State, and
in those counties where Locofocoism is in
the ascendant, their county organs are
publishing several columns of laws each
week, and at the full price allowed by
law, while in too many of the Republican
counties the officers hesitate about pub
fishing the laws, apparently dread the ex
pense, and seem to be scared out alto
gether, il some Locofoco sheet whisper.
the words "lowest bidder" Away will
such paltering No party ever yet made
anything by it. or ever will. The grea
secret of Loeofoco success is in its remem
branee of friends when patronage is tt
be dispensed. Who ever heard of !.
Locofoco Office holder going among po
litical opponents to fn6 Lowest bidders
for his work
We speak plainly on this subject, ant
mean just what we say. While we CON
duct the Republican organ Of Wyandot
and the officers are Republicans, we arr
entitled 10 the county printing, and at fai
prices. II the county passes into Loco
foco hands, we shall lay no claim to th
printing. This is our position, and W
intend to stand by it, and if there ar
those who expect us to en- ter into degra
ding competition with the Vindicator. i
order to secure the county printing, the
are very much mistaken. We will hav
our prices for the work, or we will nc
touch it.
But read the Journals article on thi
subject. We should like to hear some
the sticklers for /" lowest bidding" tr
to answer it
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1857-04-16
MAJOR BROWNS
Mammoth Colosseum

RE ORGANIZED AND EQUIPPED FOR
THE YEAR 1851.
r. @. SATTERLEE, MANAGER.
THIS extensive establishment, the largest,
J. most complete, and attractive Circus now
travelling, will exhibit at
UPPER SANDUSKY. ON MONDAY,
APRIL Goth, 1857.
Among the performances will be found the
best riders, the wittiest clowns, and the most
wonderful tumblers in America. The wagons,
tents, trap pings, &C., are entirely new, and
the horses are superior to those of any other
company in the United States. Attached to
this concern, also is
JacksOn's Famous Buckeye Band,
composed of thirteen American musicians, and
drawn by ten beautiful white horses. The
whole to conclude each day and evening with
SCENES FROM FRANCONI'S HIPPO
DROME, and the never-to- -be-forgotten, mirth-
moving, and laughter provoking burlesque on
Sands, Nathans d Cos
PERFORMING ELEPHANTS.
in which they walk up inclined planes, mount
pedestals, and stand upon their heads.
For further particulars, see Mammoth Post
ers, Programmes, hc., DC. Cards of admission
25 cents. S. E. BROWN, Agent.
Upper sandusky, April 8. 1851. 2s-2w
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1857-04-16

''In our judgement. this whole system
of advertising for bids to do county print
ing is wrong. and particularly is itso when
it operates in the depression of the county
printer. and adds to the prosperity of 9TH
ers who do not live in the same county,
but who are willing to cut under fair
rates. Why should printing be put out
to the lowest bidder at all? Why should
it be farmed out and hawked around, any
more than any other kind of business?
There are well known and established
rates for printing. and every county and
every State which has printing to do
ought to be ready and willing to pay those
rates. They need not be afraid that the
county editor and printer will get over
rich by the jobs. for where is there an ed
itor or printer in Ohio, outside of one or
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1857-04-16

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A YELLOW BAY MARE-ight frame
N star in forehead, and white on the tip Of
the nose-from fourteen to fifteen hands high,
and four years old.
5 A liberal reward will be given tosany per-
son returning her, or for information of her
whereabouts. DAVID AXES.
Upper Sandusky, April I'd. 1851. 2s-a
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1857-04-16
ATTENTION.!

HAVING disposed of our Stock of Goods
IL with the intention of going West we are
desirous of settling up our books. Therefore
all persons knowing themselves indebted 70 M.
are requested to call and settle their accoun"
without delay. Money we must have now
MARTINA ROBBINS.
Upper Sandusky. April I'd, 1857. 2o-a
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09
COLUMBIA, CALIFORNIA
SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 9th, 1857
Salutatory.

DEAR PUBLIC For the first time we
appear on the Editorial stage. 1t being
customary among the fraternity at the
commencement of their managerial ca
reer to declare intentions, or in the lam
guage of"Pike'' to promise heap, we
shall no doubt be expected to inform you
of our position in regard to the various
topics of the day of the particular style
we intend to adopt and in fact how we
mean to conduct the Columbian in all its
details. We beg to inform you that if
this is expected you will be disappointed.
Touching our style, we have been try
ing for the past fifteen years to discover
of what peculiar complexion it is, and not
having arrived at any conclusion in the
matter, we have decided to abandon the
attempt aud allow you to decide for your
selves. AS to our political views, we
confess to be at the present time, nowhere.
We once belonged to a party, but the
people concluded to bury it, and we have
remained in mourning ever since. AS
we do not expect a resurrection, you may
fancy us sitting on an elevation, watching
the progress of events and ready to assist
that party whose principles are for the
best interests of the country at large for
we wish it to be distinctly understood,
that we intend to be Independent IN eUery-
thing and neutral in nothing. 1t is our
aim to make the Columbian emphatically
nevs-paper. Wewill endeavor to give
all the news of Importance that can be
condensed within the limits of the sheet,
and try to make it paper to be welcom-
ed at the 6reside of every intelligent per-
son. Inexperience may allow US to com
init errors, and we shall ask your indul-
gence on that ground.
To our brethren of the Press we extend
the hand of fellowship, and earnestly
claim their support in the right, and gen
tie admonition if we err.
Hoping to benefit our fellow men, we
are, Yours, Respectfully,
THE EDITOR.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09
New advertisements.
MEETING OF TOWN TRUSTEES.
CoII-MBIi Nfnr sih 1xs

COLUMBIA, May jth. 1887.
The Trustees of the Town of Columbia desiring that
the approaching Anniversary Of NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE
be duy observed in the town. respectfully request tho
various organized societies of the town to appoint
mitee to meet committee of the Trustees to make the
necessary arrangements for celebration
Messrs. Marshall, Campbell and Bernard are hereby an =
pointed Committee the part of the Town and viii
meet Committees from the Societies Thursday evening
lex the l4h inst at the of the Trustees in II
oENBRAND'S BUILDING, Main street at O'Clock 10.
consult upon measures for the celebration
Messrs. j. D. Patterson and Henry Smith have been an
onted 10 call upon the citizens and solicit subscriptions
or the expenses and will report to the meeting on the
enng of the l4th The Trustees earnestly request nlr
he citizens of Columbia and vicinity. TO join cordially in
arrangements for the object contemplated and give
heir generous encouragement that the Fourth Of July
40 may be gloriousy remembered and observed in Co
imbia. on July the 4th. 1857 commensurate with tho
privileges and blessings enjoyed and in equal
former celebrations in town By order of the Trus-
tees. DAVID GREEN President
1fIoS. n. CA2NEAC, Clerk. Alt
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09
JAcoBs.-The great Wizard announ-

JAcoBs.-The great Wizard announ-
ces himself to appear on Friday next and
perform in the Theater four nights Ev-
erybody should see him, as his reputation
is world wide, and since his residence in
California has increased daily. In San
Francisco crowds were turned away
from the doors, nightly, and the same
thing has happened wherever he has ap-
peared since. See his advertisement in
another column
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09

All communications for publication
must be addressed to the Editor, and sent
to the office prior to Thursday noon to
insure their appearance in the paper OF
the ensuing Saturday.
The business depal tment is still under
the control of Langhorne & Co. to whom
letters referring to Advertisements, Job
work, and the general Office business,
should be directed.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09

MUsIc.-Thc music-lovirg portion OF
the community can be supplied with the
newest pieces and the best selected stock
by sending their orders 10 Messrs. Dale
& Co, 155 j street, Sacramento.
These gentlemen will furnish instru
ments and music to dealers at very low
prices. See advertisement in another
column.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09
ssufhern Road Convention.


/ The long talked of Southern road Con-
vention was held at Mokelumne Hill on
Saturday last. Judge Baine of Stockton.
presided, and the Convention was very
large and Observation-Disclosures from
the principal southern counties were
present and the proceedings of the con-
vention were characterized by the utmost
harmony and good feeling. Thompson.
the celebrated mountain expressman was
present, and the perfect feasibility of
wagon road into the southern portion of
the mining counties was fully established.
Surveyor General Brewster also gave a
very full and satisfactory account of the
Southern route. The delegates were
unanimous in their determination to open
the Road by the way of the Big Tree in
Calaveras County, and it was voted to
raise by subscription the sum Of $50, 900
to build the road. The plan is, to con-
meet with the great Government Wagon
Road over the Plains and bring in the
emigration by the Big Tree route. This
is subject of the highest Importance to
the Southern Mines and of most special
Importance to Tuolumne, the great En-
pire County of the south-the rich mi
nlng field, and splendid seat of agricultu-
raj wealth. Our inc xhaustable mines,-
magnificent forests of lumber, luxurient
plains aud valleys, all need additional Ia
Dor, and to no section of the State can
the hardy emigrant be more certain to
realize the hopes that induced him to cross
the mountains and desert, with his wife
and little ones. In the convention much
| was said Of the particular name, and of
the precise place at which the Road should
enter. To us it is a matter of little con-
sequence what the road is called, or in
what particular place it has its termina-
ton. 1t is to come into the Southern
Mining Counties, and it is to bring an in
telligent American emigration into that
section, and they will readily ascertain
the advantages to be found in our County.
We have the Mines, the Fields, and all
the rich allurements, to command the de-
sires of the strangers, and to crafty their
hopes. They will not fail to find their
way among us.
Committees were appointed from the DIFF
ferent Counties t. make collections, who
are to correspond with general commit
tee, having the direction of the work.
We shall watch all further proceedings,
and give our readers an account of them.
The enterprise is most important one,
and should receive the liberal support of
all our citizens.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09

QUICK TrME.-On Saturday last, the
Stockton Stage (old line,) arrived in So
nora In five hours and fifty minutes after
leaving Stockton. This is the quickest
trip ever made on this road. Couch
handled the ribbons, and Mr.. Laraway
laid the S. F. papers on our table at 11s
o'clock, A. NJ Next week we shall ex-
nect to get them before breakfast.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09

BY reference to our advertising columns
it will be seen that Stanford Brothers
have bought out the Oh and Camphene
establishment OF Sam'l Dietz 46 Front
street San Francisco where they are to
be found. Those buying in their line
should give them a call.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09

LAW CASSIDY reference to another
column it will be seen that we have COM
menced giving reports of cases tried in
the Justices Court of this township
They will be continued each week under
the same heading.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09

u We cordially invite all persons
who may have items of interest to the
public, to send them to us. Correspon-
dences from all parts of the county will
be acceptable, and any favors reciprocal
ted as fully as possible.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09

Mr.. Daegener the obliging Agent OF
Wells, Fargo & Co. will please accept
our thanks for various favors during the
week. This gentleman is one of the few
who will incomrnode themselves to oblige
others.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09

Town ELECTloN.-The election for
Town Officers for the ensuing year, con-
sisting of Marshal, FIVE Trustees, AS
SCISSOR and Treasurer, takes place on
Monday next, May 11th, at Birds Ho-
tel.
Every citizen should visit the polls and
vote for such persons as in his estimation
are most capable of discharging the du-
ties of the offices. Party feeling should
not sway the judgement. in our local
elections. Vote for the hest men, and
our town will be governed properly.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09

Big OAK FLAT.-This ,ich mining
camp, SO long undeveloped in its mineral
wealth, has recently taken a new start,
and now bids fair to become one of the
best mining localities in the country.
That in which they have hitherto been
found most wanting, is good supply of
water; but this hardship will soon be
removed almost entirely by the compile
ton of the Big Oak Flat Ditch, which is
now nearly finished. Besides rich placer
diggings, gold bearing quartz veins of
superior quality are found in abundance.
One quartz mill is already erected, and
will soon be in operation. The town it.
selfis improving-they are now provided
with good hotel; and communication
to and from the place is facilitated by the
establishment of stage road between
that place and Chinese Camp.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09

LADIES FAIR.-The ladies of Colum-
bia and adjacent towns, are making very
extensive preparations for Fair,-the
proceeds of which are to be devoted to-
wards the establishment of a Young La
dies Seminary. The object is good
one, and we hope it will succeed. We
invite attention to communication sign
ed &C." in another column. 1t is well
written, and the cause it advocates is ably
sustained.
From the perusal of an extra" issued
by the ladies, we are of the opinion the
"Fair" will cast in the shade anything of
the kind ever seen in the southern mines.
1t commences on the 18th inst, and
continues three days.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09

SADDLES AND HARNEss.-We take
pleasure in calling attention TO E. r
Birds advertisement of superior saddles
and harness, with which his shop is now
literally supplied Ladies' beautifully
ornamented, or plain side saddles-gen-
tlemen's American, English or Spanish
saddles; brides and whips of every de-
scription, price and quality. Indeed, the
assortment Mr.. Bird has on hand at the
present time is one of the best as well as
most extensive that we have ever seen
in the mountains. We have confidence
in recommending his Saddlery and Har-
ness establishment to the favorable notice
of the public.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09
Wines R LHn-usDn.m
NOTICE /!

NOTICE!
VuNhe undersigned having disposed of their
II BANKING HOUSE at Columbia to Messrs WM O.
A. f. HOOKER Certificates Deposit and
other Indebtedness win be paid by them presentation
The business and after this date will be conducted
by Messrs. W. o. SLEEPER Co., to whom we cheerfalfy
recommend friends and the public generally all
transactions pertaining to general Banking Business
Columbia May 1st, 81. d. o. MILLS co.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09

COMPLEMENTARY BALL.-We call at
tention to the advertisement in another
column of Grand Complimentary Ball,
to be given to Mr.. Charles Cardinell by
his pupils on Thursday ev'g next the 18th
inst, at Terpsichorean Hall. The names
of the managers attached to the card are
sufficient guaranty, that it will be the
most recherche affair of the season. Elk
tensive preparations are being made and
a vast amount of grace and beauty. ma,
be expected to participate. Mr.. Cardi
nell is well deserving ola "bumpcr" and
we hope he will have it.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09
STRAwBERRIEs.-Mr. NJ. w. Dick, tn

STRAwBERRIEs.-Mr. NJ. W. Dick, the
gentlemanly proprietor of the Rosedale
Ranch presented us yesterday with some
Of the finest strawberries we ever had the
pleasure of eating. They were extraor-
dinary in size, beautiful in color, not to
be excelled in flavor, and delig ghtful to
the taste. In these assertions we are
sustained by our Office colleagues. Dan
says they are "po bo-los-ka tunga' and
Maurice declares his mouth yet waters
with the recollection of them. Mr.. Dick
will please accept our thanks.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09

CoURT ExcHANGE.-On Sunday last,
in company with a friend we stepped in
to the Court Exchange, at Sonora. I'm
mediately on entering the door, we were
reminded of the various descriptions we
had read of the Alhambra. Birds were
singing, flowers we're blooming, pure
and fragrant air was playing through the
.aloon, and everything was clean and in
siting. Our friends who may visit Sono-
ra must not leave without paying the
,entlemanly proprietors. Boose 4 Will
iiams, visit. See advertisement in an
other column.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09

BAcKus MINSTRELs-This superior
company of negro melodists, gave one OF
their fine performances on Wednesday
evening last, at the Theater There was
very fair house, and the exhibition was
one ofthe best we have ever witnessed.
Charley Backus is host in himself, and
his Company are well selected.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09

The REGISTRY SYsTEM.-Thc New
York Times states that of SIP 16 of mon
ey coming to that Office, but lost during
the month of February through the in
security of the mails, sS3 16, or two
thirds, was in registered letters.
There seems to be very little doubt
that the registry system actually .taciH
tates fraud on the part of the post-office
officials and others by pointing ont the
letters which contain money, and which
are therefore an object to steal. We
think the system has proven failure and
the law should be abolished and anoth-
er and better. made in its place. A large
amount of money was annually lost un-
der the old way, and it became necessa-
ry to devise some plan by which pecula-
ton would be prevented, and the public
secured.
The Registry law was made for this
purpose, but it has failed to accomplish
its design and now something should be
done to prevent future depredations.-
We had much rathe, send letters of
value, unmarked, than to place upon them
an invitation for cupidity.
We hope the assembled wisdom at
Washington will take early notice of
these facts and fashion remedy.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09

We invite attention to the advertise
ment of Messrs. Sleeper & Co. in anolh-
er column. Both gentlemen comprising
the firm are we'll known to the commu-
nifty, Mr.. Sleeper having been engaged in
the banking business for several years
and Mr. Hooker has been connected with
the House of d O. Mills & Co. for a long
period. Persons doing business with them
may depend on being treated courteous
ly, and having their affairs attended to in
a business like manner
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09
New PuhIleatlens.

T. B. Peterson, Of Philadelphia, has is
sued beautifully printed copy of eco
line, or Magnolia Va:e;" written by Mrs
Caroline Lee Hentz. Mrs. Hentz is well
known to be the most successful authoress
in America. Her writings are pure il
style and graceful in diction, and high
tone of morality pervades the whole
"Eoline " is one of her best efforts, and
we recommend its perusal to all who are
fond of the elegant in literature. Copies
OF the work will be sent to any person
postage free, OH their remitting the price
to the publisher, 81 20 in cloth; 81 90 III
paper.
UNITED STATES MAGAzINE.--TbeA April
number of this ever welcome magazine
comes to us laden with good things. One
article alone entitled "Haw Steel Pens
Are Made" with illustrations, is worth
tHC ~ iCC VI tuC DOOk. IL COUldlIlS ONCI
a hundred pages of we'll selected matter
and 1t is the cheapest magazine published.
The subscription price is SO 90 year !;
]. NJ. Emerson & Co, Publishers, New
York.
GoDEY's LADY's BooK-L. Il. Godey,
Publisher, Philadelphia Price So 90 a
year.-We have received the May num-
Der of this beautiful book, and our read
ers will understand when we say it loses
none of its former characteristics. The
engravings in this number are superb,
and the reading matter is entertaining as
usual.
The weekly Columbian., 1857-05-09
Celebration Of the Fourth Of July.

Wear gratifed to announce that the
retiring Trustees Of our town, have taken
the necessary steps for grand celebra-
tion in Columbia, of the approaching 4th
of July; the glorious anniversary of our
NATIONAL lNDEpENDENcE,-a day sacred
to the hearts of all lovers of our country,
and Of Fl ee institutions.
In former years the citizens of Colum-
bia were wont to give our national holi-
day their patriotic exe1tions, and to OBJ
serve it with degree of enthusiasm and
splendor, that gave to Columbia name
and fame gratifying to all those who
were interested in the locality. We re-
joice that we are again to have celebra-
ton of the FOURTH, and consider the
plan suggested by the Trustees, as one
most likely to meet with general appro-
baton. The Committee of Trustees for
the town at large, and committees from
the societies of Masons. Odd Fellows,
Sons of Temperance, Fire Company,
Military, Miners, Sunday Schools, The
Ladies, and of such Benevolent Associa-
tions as we have among us, will enable
all parties to be represented. We hope
that the meeting of committeeman on
Thursday evening. the 18th inst, will be
large and enthusiastic, and that plan of
proceeding may be adopted, by which
Columbia may compare favorabiy with
any other place in our State, in extent of
her display on the great day of our ma
ton. Success to the object, and honor
to those who have led off in this great
movement.