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Nearly all, if not all, the drinking saloons
in st. Louis, it is said, are furnished with
straws for sucking juleps, by one man, who
sells them for one and half OF two dollars a
thousand. From about two acres of land, on
which he grows rye annually, he sells about
twenty -four hundred dollars worth of straws.
They are packed also in barrels. containing a.
bout II 900 straws, and shipped to New Or
leans, st. Paul, and the intermediate places,
and the demand is increasing.
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Arkansas is a queer country. If you go
there with gold piece, they tar and feather
you for being rich man. If you are poor,
they give you fever and ague and let it kill
you. Curious country, altogether.
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D VAL OF BINS
LII LITER DEPOT.

Il il III II y Ia
Tbomos ohips, having renewed his Rook and
~, S., 20 tba Storo !, ao,, frn,orI,- ,..,,n;od
by R;ahorl Sbow 4 Son one dnar Wet Of ,Le
,,oJata his forn,or enStor,ors oid ftba ,a,h1;c -
eraIIv with overy;biny in his limo Uoy;ng iate
Iv added general assortment of lirocerics to his
formar stocE h.. il now nrcnored to accommodates
ali who r,ax faror him writb call viii
CorrEF C,p Tp, ,IoI ,SSTS r..
WI hi' '0oA'' IN, uohA'''' "o &C.
pooUS or Ar Iei TDnS sgI,S AVN crvrpc
oo'' of hiS hl-Nbo . AM o' LIS;
p,>rcx, .9fa1s9,targ; nn ey,
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DEGISTERS NOTICE.-Notice is her

DEGISTER'S NOTICE.-Notice is here
IL by given, that the following accounts have
been examined and passed by me- and remain filed
of record in this Office for the inspection of heirs,
legatees. creditors and all others in any other way
interested. and will be presented to the next Or
the Court House. in the Borough of Clearfield.
commencing the third Monday of AUGUST,
1888. for confirm alton and allowance
The final account of Jane Clarke, Administra-
trix of the estate of William Clarke, late of Penn
township, Clcarfeld county. deceased
The final account of \. Nelson Young and Elah
Johnston. Administrators of the estate of Samuel
Young, late of Bell township, deceased
JAMES WRlGLEY,
Clcarfeld Pa July il, 1858. Register.
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There is place in Perry county, Indiana,
called Tell City, which was commenced a little
over year ago, and now has population of
about twelve hundred.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

The following bill was lately presented to a
farmer in Sussex: s!To hanging two barn
doors and myself seven hours, four sbllings
and siX-pence."
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1t is said that Spurgeon, the great reyivalist,
is coming to America.
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Arrival and Departure Of Mails at Clesrneld

ARRIVES.
Eastern, daily, Sundays excepted, at pm.
Mestern, &c SPIN.
Smiths Mills, Saturdays, SPIN.
Sipnamahoning, Wednesd. & Saturd. SPIN.
karthaus, Saturdays, 8P.M
hyiertown, Mondays & Thursdays, y M.
DEPART.
Eastern, daily, Sundays excepted, at AM.
g AM.
S;nnL Miiis, rrldays, IAN.
Communicating, Tuesdays& Fridays, 6 AM.
Aarthaus, Thursdays, SAN.
ThefM,9wn, ThsM Mondays & Thursdays 1P.M.
ne Mails will close at O'Clock. NJ.
;n D. Business men, of town and vicinity.
vi" pieaSc preserve this for future reference.
Mon ,. ". u. WATSON, Post Master.
via Newman's MiIs.s Rurns;da Sn, ,h'lSna, Na,
Tuesaas ION; an; Ghest, , Bower and GrampianH,lIs.
nar,s ssr aua Fridays at H. A. NJ. and de-,
parts same days at M, anu oe-
NJ m:n leaves Curwensville for Maroon -.
,i. hew Miiiport and Lumber City, everv S,trr via
81 . a. NJ, and returns same day at s pm.
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DREANs.-When a man dreams of fishing, it
is sign some scaIy fellow is quietly nibbling
away his good character.
To dream of being in company with ehim-
ney sweep, denotes black looks from rising
friends.
For young lady to dream of blowing a can
die out, signifies that she viii be likely to take
to snuff.
For young man to dream that he is asleep
in church, is sign that he is net waking te
his own good.
For young lady to dream of lemons, is a
sign that she ought to be squeezed.
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donkey cannot hee-haw when weight is tied
TO its tail.
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ii n A lou Sc,
- Cort-c,ssci2Ve, ClearfeEd Conufu. Penn.
Ihe subscriber formerly of the Exchange Hotel.
Philipsburg, having taken the above house situate
the bank of the Susquehan5a River wouId res
Pectfuiiy announce to the travelling public that
he is fully prepared to accommodate Strangers
ana an All others who may favor hia with a call
me mouse Is new, well furnished large and CON-
moioas, ard travellers will find every convenience
necessary to their comfort. Ample stabling is at
tached to the premises DAVID JOHNSTON
Curwensville February II. 1S5S
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r IsT OF JURORS, for August Term, 1858,
IL commencing on Sd Monday, the 10th day.
GRAND JURORS
John w Irwin. Morris township.
Isaac Rothroch, Boggs township.
Josiah Evans, CuTwensyile boro
Austin Kline, Woodward township
BENJAMIN +. Dale, Pike township.
A. Curry, Chest township.
Oliver Westoycr,
William Tucker, 20
Peter Laborde, Union township.
John W. Hollopeter,
Alexander Reed, Lawrence township.
Henry Aughinbaugh, ''
Jackson Patchin, Burnside township.
Josiah Spencer, Penn township.
s. b. Row. Clcarfeld borough
Henry Whiteside, Beccaria township.
John Woodbridge, Bradford township.
John III. Gearhart
Joseph Thompson, Graham township.
James Parsons, Decatur township.
John p. Hoyt, Ferguson township.
Luther Barret,
Joseph McCully, Jordan township.
George Ellinger, Brady township.
TRAVERSE JURORS.
William Albert, Bradford township.
Francis Graham. jr
William Bridgcns, Karthaus township,
Hugh ctionigal. "
Robt. Patterson jr. Jordan township.
John Carlisle, Brady township.
Jeremiah krincr,
Peter Shaffcr, d" %
John III. Syler,
John J. Weaver. Z"
Vincent T9nkinn, burnside township.
Abraham Yingling, -
John Mccullough, Sr. -
George Atcheson.
William Wall, Penn township.
Moses Owens.
William 5. Spencer, -
John 5; Runk, Decatur township.
Isaac Crowell, -
John Shaw. g
Geo W Shimmel, of H., Boggs township.
n rt
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4 NsONvILLE PROPERTY FORSALE.

"a The property formerly occupied by James
Smith, being 3 adjoining lots, having two story
plank house, "a by is feet, and a plank shop, "A
by ID feet thereon erected is for SALE or rent on
aecomm odating terms. Apply to
March "a LII GRAMS CIearfeld
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MI B l. e Y AR d.
lN1 TYRONE CITY Pa -

N1 TYRONE CITY. Pa -
ISAAC BERLIN, would inform the -sk%,
citizeEs of Clearfeld. that he is prepar- d>S-A.S
ed to furnish MARBLE WORK of al, kind.
such as Monuments, Box-tcmbs Tomb-tabIes Head
Stones, and all kinds of Grave Yard work. ON tho
shortest notice neatest styles and cheapest rates
Al-So. building work, such Marble Iintels and
Door Steps: Brown stone Platforms. Base Courses
window Sills and Caps, door steps, &c Head
stones OF all kinds and patterns Work delivered
to all parts of the county. ISAAC RERIJT
Tyrone City, Dec 23 1857
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MT. VERNON HOUSE, LUMBER CITY

MT. VERNON HOUSE, LUMBER CITY.
1HI CLEARFIELD COUNTY, PA.-The untlert
the above named bpnse and that he - openEu ous
pared to accommodate all who may fa,or him
with call The house is three stories biob :;
be spared to render satisfaction TO guest. H.
Bar is always supplied with choice liquors of ali
kinds. There is plenty of stabling connected with
the house He soiicits a share of public patron
age. L. w TEN FyCk
Lumber City. April q. IS5S-sm nd
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A vIsE'S CHEAP WATCH AND JEwELKY

A VISE'S CHEAP WATCH AND JEWELHY
IA STORE, No. ~ North SECOND Street (opyo-
site the MoRn Vernon Honse) philadelphia.
Gold Lever Watches full jewcllcd, Is X cases
Silver Lever do. do; Silver Lepine do: QUARTER;
Gold Spcctaccs. Silver do; Silver Table Spoons
Silver Desert do; Silver Tea do. Gold Pens and
Gold Cases; Gold Pens and Silver do: together
with variety of fine Gold Jeweiry Gold Curb
Guard and Fop Chains. All goods warranted to
be as represented. Watches and JeweIry. repair
ed in the best manner
Also, Masonic Marks. Pins, &c, made to order.
N BAH orders sent by mail or otherwise
will be punctually attended to.
His motto is: Small Profits and Quick Sales
Philadelphia, April %, 1855
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rLEARFIELp HOUSE, CORNER OF

" FIRST AND MARKET STREETS. CLEAR
FLED, PA.-The undersigned would respectfully
inform his friends and the travelling public III
merly known as the HemphtH Hotek.l and that
the house has been recently reftted, improved
and newly furnished; that extensive stabiins
has just been completed; and that he Is pre-
pared to accommodate all who may give him
a call in the most pleasing and agreeable manner
He is amply provided with everything to render
his house desirable stopping place, and will
endeavor to entertain his guests in manner that
cannot fail to give the fullest satisfaction. The
house is situated in pleasant and quiet part OF
the town. and no expense or attention Will be spa
red make it of the best houses in the county
A liberal patronage is respectfully solicited His
bar will be supplied with assortment of choice
liquors. Ijune25Sl III. HAYS MORROW.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

DEMOVAL.-JOSH $. JOHNSON,
HI CABINET HAKFR.
has removed his shop to the new building of John
Troutman. on Market street, where he will keep
hand or manufacture to order. (of superior
fnsh.) every variety of Iousch old and Kitchen
L u r y / Il u R J.,
such Tables Bureaus, Safes Stands Cupboards,
Sofas. Bedsteads &C., of every style and variety,
which he will dispose of at cheap rates any O.
ther establishment of the Kind in the county.
Call and examine his furniture. and Judge for
yourselves of its quality and finish
CHAIRS of all kinds on hand or made to order
He is also prepared to make COFFINS to order.
on the shortest notice and will attend funerals
with a hearse, when called upon.
JOSHUA s. JOHNSON.
Clearfeld, Pa, December II, 1856
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NOTICE,-The undersigned having been ap-
IN pointed committee of Benjamin johnson,
formerly of Pike township, Clearield county }
lunatic notifies all persons having claims to pre-
sent them being indebted to pay to his Attorney
L. J. Grams Esq, Clearfeld, or
June 80. '5S. CALEB GUYER, Tyrone Pa
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-08-11

LNLEMING HOTEL, tFORMERL1 KNOWN
IL AS THE GOOD INTENT T,)CURWENSN1 LIE,
Clearfeld County. Pa.-The subscriber bcgs leave
to inform his old customers and the public gene
rally that he has recently taken the above we'll
known stand. and that he has entirely reftted and
refurnished it in a style adapted to the age and
the wants of the entire travelling community.
HIS TABLE will always be provided with every
luxury the markets and surrounding country will
afford HIS BAR will be supplied with the cho-
cest wines and liquors. HIS STABLES, which
the best and most commodiCus on the road
within n days travel. will always be in charge of
careful and attentive hostlers In short, every
department of his establishment will be supplied
with all the comforts and conveniences the weary
traveller could desire. WIN. A. MASON.
CurwensyiIIe. june 9 1853.
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rULICH & BENNER, would respectfully
" inform the citizens of Clearield, and public
generally that they have entered into CO. partner
ship in the
CABINET MAKING BUSINESS.
and keep constantly on hands, and manufacture
to order, at the lowest prices every variety of
furniture. consisting of
Dining, Breakfast, aud Centre Tables, Se,ring,
Writing, and Uash-Stands, Mahogany, and
Common Bed-steads;
Mahogany and Cane bottomed Chairs, Bureaus,
Sofas, Lounges, &c, &c.
Collins made and funerals attended on the short
est notice, with a neat hcarsc, and appropriate
accompanyments.
House Painting done on the shortest notice.
Shop and Ware-rOoms same formerly oecupi
cd by John Gulieh, nearly opposite the jew Store
Clearfield. Pa JOHN GULICH,
May D. '55.-1y. DANIEL BENNER.
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pblla0elpbiu aouertisrments.

ENONRAD 4 WALTON. 255 Market Street Phil
~ adelphia Importers and Dealers in Hard
ware Iron, Nails, &C. &c They respectfully in
vIte the people of Clearfcd to continue their ia
Eors Aug. ]. 1S55.-Iy
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I'd ALL ROAD ii o Z s f, CORNER OF
HI Main and White Streets. BR0OKVILLE, Pa
Feb24 r Il MEANS. Proprietor

100 ACRES OF LAND, on the Erie Turn
lSO pike about miles west of Curwensville.
and l35 ACRES OF LAND, adjoining the same,
will be sold accommodating terms. The land
well covered with choice pine timber suitable for
shingles, saving square timber. saw mill
near by. Apply TO i. j. GRAMS.
mar25 Clearfeld
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TOHN RUSSELL CO., TANNERs AND
- = . hnlEhS, PennUille, cleur6ela Co. Pa.
heep constantly on hand an excellent assortm en-
of leather which they offer for sale az the loves
caTn prices; Hides taken in exchange
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HNAkE NOTICE TAVERN KEEPERS
and the public, that Gross * Kunkel. whole
sale Groccrs Canal Street Wharf, lIarrisburx
have on hand large lot of Liquors at reduced
prices. by the barrel or otherwise to suit DIR
chasers consisting of the following
Pure Brandies, New England Rum,
oid rye Nhiskcy, Lisbon Wine,
Domestic Brandies Pure Holland Gin
Monongahela Whiskey Rectified Pitts whisksy
blackberry Brandy, Port Wine.
Peach Brandy. Madeira Wine
Lavender Brandy, Pure Holland Gin.
Cherry Brandy, Domestic Gin
Scotch Whiskey. And other Liouors
"esier Pure Champagne, &c, &C., 4s
- Orders promptly attended to.
GROSS & EUNKEL
Wholesale Grocers
canal Street Wharf. between Walnut and State
Streets. Harrisburg. Pa Marl0-'5S-Iv
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ENOR SALE, THE FARM occupied by John
IL f. Wiley in Ferguson township, contanin g
100 acres 30 acres cleared; house, barn and other
buildings thereon erected.
ALSO, so of land or the timber thereon.
situate in Pike township within one and n half
miles of the river good road to haul.
For further description and terms apply to
l.. J. GRAMS.
May 90, 1857. Ccarfcld.
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Ee VI " A l. The undersigned notifies
Ia his old customers and the public that he has
removed his BLACKS NTH SHOP p to his new
building few doors south of the shop he former
" occupied. where he is prepared to do on the
shortest notice any work in his line of business
April 10. 1857 JACOB SHUNKWEILER
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NEW AND CHEAP GOODS.-The under
~ signed has just received and is now opening
at the Corner Store" Curwensville. fresh sun
ply of Summer Goods. among which may be found
a great variety of Ginghams Chintz Lawn. Bril-
lIants. organdus Chalics. Summer wool DeIsinss
and ladies dress goods of all descriptions Also
choice assortment of Mems wear. Linens Checks,
TwccdS CasSimeres. &c WN IRWIN
CurwcnsyiiIe ,Juu. 90 1888
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WAGON -MAkING.-THE Undersigned
w would announce that they manufacture
Wagons of all descriptions, Buggies. Sleds &c. at
their shop in New Salem Brady township. Clear
field county which they offer for sale at
bic rates can be purchased elsewhere. They res
pectfuliy solicit share of patronage.
CAMBRIDGE JOHNSTON.
Octl- 56-tf WILLIAM LEWIS
San Andreas independent., 1858-07-10

ring the adventurous and the romantic into
its destroying meshes. The scene was loca-
ted far inland, so that the deluded victim of
disappointment might not return, despairing,
IN time to stop the avalanche of travel, which
we all know is both contagious and epidemic.
Many men of many minds and views, were
party to this cruel cheat and looking at in
the abstract, we find the spectators in all in
terests, managing in the front ranks of the
great Northern Humbug. Lot spectators and
money brokers, at home and abroad, are now
sharking their victims. But the steamboat
and carrying trades are coming in for the lions
share; this interest must, necessarily, derive
greater benefit than all others, from the
present hegira. Will they be liberal enough
to bring back the broken down and helpless
to this State? We fear not. In case they
should refuse, we would suggest that a few
government steamers should be sent up to
Victoria and Whatcom, to bring back those
who wish to return.
San Andreas independent., 1858-07-10
FROM POVERTY BAR.
Correspondence of the Independent.

Correspondence of the independent.
POVERTY BAR, July 9Th, 1858.
Mr.. Editor Mining at this place continues
paying well, and in some instances, better than
heretofore. The claims of Durgit & Co., Van
Gorder & Co., Sagden & Co., below the Bar,
pay regular from SIS to $lO0 per week to the
hand also, the French carting claims on the
Bar are paying exceedingly well; FIVE men
took out in four days run last week, 81, 300.
Nearly all of the boys in this part of the
county have gone to the Frazer Humbug,
among whom are some of our most valuable
citizens, to-wit: VIM. Van Gorder, Samuel
Higginson, John Donaldson, VIM. Jones, B. F.
Walker, P. NJ. Newland, Henry Mare, j. R.
Campbell and host of others. Most of the
above have sold out and left claims that paid
from So to $50 per day. One man sold
claim for the sum of 5000 that has paid regu-
lar, for the last year, from $50 to 800 per week
Several letters have been received from What
com, from the boys, and they all agree in pro-
nouncing the whole arrangement "a sweet
scented humbug," and advise all their friends
to stay where they are. AS specimen of liv-
ing up there, l have been permitted to copy
the following Bill of Fare, which speaks for
ITSELF 1t is from an old resident of Poverty
Bar and can be relied on: Whatcom House
Bill of Fare, June 3d-Soups-Clam and
Beans. Roasts-[b blank. Boil-Clams and
Corned Beef. Stews-Clams, Clam Chowder,
Clam Pie, Pickle CLANS, Fresh CLANS, Fried
CLANS and CLANS straight. Desert-Clams
with Clam Sauce. Extras-Clams
One of the most noticeable features of Pow
erty, in the agricultural line, is the garden of
Mr.. Matt Mariner, on the fiat near the town.
He has an extensive crop of peanuts, and
Rumor says that it is Natt's intention to ship
a .fe,o tons to Frazer this fall, or when the
water gets loac enough on the bars of Frazer
to mine.
Politicians are beginning to buzz in right
good earnest. Some of the old residents of
the Bar have proposed employing jour tailor
for the political season, to sew up button
holes, &c. Democracy is in the ascendancy.
YOurs r.
San Andreas independent., 1858-07-10
w. H. CLARY, Chairman.
o. A. FOSTER, Secretary.

NEVADA PRIMARY ELECTIoN-The returns
from this county show that the Douglas wing
of the Democracy has elected a large majority
of the Delegates to the County Conveption.-
This result will give that wing the delegates to
the State Convention. Nevada has not been
counted as Popular Sovereignty county by
the leading Douglas men hereabouts, and they
are therefore agreeably disappointed. So far
in the election of delegates-the Douglas De-
mocrats-the Mud Sill" Democracy are in
the majority. If they continue as they have
begun, they will control the Convention.
1t is estimated that Butte, Trinity, Siskiyou
Shasta, Sutter, Yuba, Colusa, Yolo, Sacra-
mentO, San Francisco, Santa Clara and f.
Dorado will elect Douglas delegates to The
Convention, with an even chance in many o.
the other counties. How correct the above
estimates are, we cannot say of our own know.
ledge; they are made by those who profess tC
know pretty well how the land lies.
Should the Mud Sill' Democracy carry
majority of the Convention, the Buchanan
wing will be very certain to withdraw from
the Convention and nominate ticket of their
own. They will never vote for Douglas
Democratic ticket, though they expect the lat
ter will vote their ticket when it is nominated.
There is no two sides to the matter Win tne
Buchanan office-holders in California. IL is
Buchanan, Kansas policy included, or nothinS
Indeed, we suppose this to be one OF tne con,
ditions upon which they are permitted 70 hoid
Office They must support the powers that De,
or their offices will be taken from them ana
given to men who will support the ADMINS
tra,ion in all its measures. Under these cir
cumstances. if the Douglas 'Mud Slls' carry
a majority of the Convention, it will be be-
capse ,hree-fourths of the Democratic party in
the State indorse the course of Douglas
Sacramento Union.
San Andreas independent., 1858-07-10
TEor the Independent.1

| Mr.. Editor Numerous letters have been
received from Frazer river, and they prove
pretty conclusively, the folly of men leaving
at the present time. Not one of the writer's
have seen the precious ORC, and many have de-
clared the thing humbug. Ihope it may not
prove so, for the sake of so many thousands
who have sacrificed their interest here to seek
fortune in a foreign country. Editors of
newspapers should be very cautious how they
insert letters coming from reliable sources un-
less they are sure the letters are genuine, as
terrible responsibility rests upon their shoul-
ders. 1t is very strange, as there are now
many miners at the different places in and
around Frazer river, that none of them have
yet been able to produce one single ounce of
dust. 1t is true some persons have made
money, but who are they? The steamship
companies, the great curse of California
men who have sucked the life blood of the
miner, and still continue to do so the land
speculator of San Francisco-men void of feel
ing, when a chance for speculation presents
itself. A new field is opened for them at Bel
ingham Bay and other places, where they pur-
chased lots and hold them at exorbitant pri-
ces, pocketing as many thousands as they paid
hundreds, and laugh in their sleeves that the
fools are not all dead yet. But the day of ret
ribution is near, and God help them if this be-
ing of their creation should turn out a hum
bug. The people wiu find out who have been
the cause of all their misfortunes; they will
rise up as one man, and annihilate the whole
monopoly, which ought to have been done
long ago. Already the miners are beginning
to doubt; and the proof of what assert, you
will find in the Sacramento Union of the 7th
inst
"The Express Office at Whatcom exhibited
the amount of dust on hand, and it did not
exceed FIVE or six ounces. This exhibition
was induced by a noJ who charged the Ex-
press agent with being connected with others
in circulating false reports in regard to the
mines and the trail" The story is not half told
yet There are thousands of men at Belling-
ham Bay, who would gladly return to Califor
mia, but have not the means to return; and
the liberal steamship companies would let
them starve sooner than run the risk OF losing
$50 or $40 to bring them back.
HONEST MINER.
YAouE CAMP, July 9Th, 1858.