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Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14
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A FIRE broke out -.
between 6 and 7p. NJ. Ju.
building Of Pat Powers, adJol~
ham s. Quits hre-proof brick ,.c,
which consumed the whole town north
of Gilham's store to the bridge. Tbs.
Church and all the residences were de~~.
troyed, also Glham's g fire proof building
The Donney House and Odd Felovsr
Hall is all that were saved 4 strong
breeze blowing from the south at the
time, rendered it impossible for ths
citizens to save anything. Loss os.ims-
ted about $75 900.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

The Fourth AT SANTA RosA.-B.
G.. Whitman was the orator of the day.
After dinner, which was free, number
Of toas,s were given, and Messrs Gwin,
Scott, and other guests who were pres.
ent, made appropriate responses to seme
of them.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

IMPORTANT FROM Sonora "A pri-
vate letter received in Stockton, informs
tho San Joaquin Republican, that Capt
Stone and and his whole surveying
party, have been driven out of Sonora,
and have taxed refuge at Fort Buchanan
in Arizona. This will be likely to lead
to immediate and serious trouble with
Mexico.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

THE SACRAMENTO UNION We arc
happy to welcome this paper to our
sanctum. 1t is a newspaper in the tru.
est sense Of the word, and just the thing
70 send TO "the loved oues at home
AS for its politics We wont vouch.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

POPULATION OF UTAH Utah is said
to contain AS 900 inhabitants, one half
Of whom are from England and Wales.
Eight hundred English and Danish Nor
mons, lately passed through St. Louis on
their way to swell the above number.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

PERSON received call, last
week, from Mr.. Hutchings, editor Of
Hutehimg's Magazine, San Francisco
He had been on visit to Yosemite
Falls, and the Big Trees, was looking
we'll and seemed quite pleased with bis
visit. A description Of these wonders
of California, from his pen, will nc
doubt prove highly interesting, as he is
one of the best descriptive writer's in the
State.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

HousroN's PLATFORM Gen. Sam
Houston, of Texas, has been nominated
for Governor of that State. Ia his let
ter of acceptance he uses the follow
language. 1t speaks volumes for
patriotism OF the hero Of San Jacinto
The Constitution and the Union EN-.
brace the principles by which | am gov
crned if elected. They comprehend al
the old Jackson National Democracy
ever professed or officially practiced.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

Coop FOR TUoLuMNE-The Missis
sippi company, mining on Browns Flat
in this county, lately took on, piscs OF
gold weighing two pounds and one-half
ounce. They are pretty confident tina.
there is "a few more of the same scr,
left.'
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

A BIG LUMP We learn from the
Mariposa Star, that lump pure gold
weighing SO ounces and to So, was
found on 9th af June, in q claim on
Mullcn's Gulch, near upper Sherlock
Mariposa county. Messrs. Fleming
Foran & Gof who are at present the
principal landed proprietols in that dis
trict, (known as Mugginsville, are the
lucky men:
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14
COLU MBIA
GAS COMPANY

THE CITIZENS Of Columbia are rt
L fully Informed that the Company have now
duced superior quality OF coal gas, whci
will furnish At the following rates:
For each light until 9ls O'Clock p. M.....
For each light, until l2 O'Clock P. u. ....
For each light, all night ....... ...
Property holders to be at the expense
ducing the Gas from the main pipe 'ato the
and tenants will furnish their own burners.
JOHN ASHLEY,
P. G. FERGrsoy, Secretary.
Columbia. July IA, 1859.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

MORE CHINESE EMIGRANTs. - The
ship Leonidas arrived at the port of San
Francisco, on Thursday, from Hong
kong, with two hundred and fifty Chi.
nese emigrants. There are three or
four vessels now due, with Cinnamon.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

THE NICARAGUA ROUTE We learn
from Washington papers received by
the last Nail that the Nicaragua route
arrangements arc definitely closed ia
favor Of Mr.. Johnston, and upon very
firm footing. The contractors propose
to commence operations on the lst o.
August next, and the administration
thinks it sees at length solution Of the
vexed and complicated question Of the
Nicaragua Transit.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

ENCOURAGING FROM Frazer "A
letter writer 10 the Alta California.
gives the following item among others
Who will not 20 to Frazer when they
read it Don't all rush at once.
"Miners still continue TO return from
the upper country. The storekeepess
in Victoria are or will shortly be on sfe
verge of insolvency, as hardly any e.-
cept the liquor dealers are paying their.
expenses and general smash aud c!eo
out is inevitable"
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

PUgLlC SPgAKI>G toy y cller and
the Hon Charlss l.. Scott, our candidate
Cor Congress, will canvass The State to-
gether between nov and ile day Of elec
ton They are both exeellcn. speakers
and ready deba,ers--we hope the peo
pie wherever they appear will turn out
en- masse aud give them 3 careful and at
ten,ive hearing. They will speak in
this County, st Columbia on the Goth
Of this month and az Sonora on the 2lst
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
BUSINESS NOTICE

CHARI ES CARDINEII. is alone authorised to col'ec
all debts due TO this Office, and all money. paid
others outside Of the Office win not be recotn1ed NY
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

TRIAL FOR MURDER William C..
Davis who was indicted BY the Grand
Jury of the Court Of Sessions, last term.
for the murder ola Mr.. Shirley at So
nora, on the 23d OF March, was tried in
Sonora on Tuesday last, when verde,
of not gul was rendered II. p
Barber for the defendent and l.. Quint
for the prosecution
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

DEsERTIoN.-Mrs. Clara Hartman.
late Of Oregon, advertises that her hus-
band, man Of thirty eight years, and
her son, boy Of ten, has deserted her
with $4,000 Of family property, and
that she is left penniless and sick.
Sho can be addressed, care of L.. San
ders, Jr., Sacramento.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

JorNrko FoRcEs.--A strong effort is
being made il Sacramento, and other
portions Of the State, to unite the Black
Republicans and Broderekites at the diff
terent municipal elections to be held in
the State this summer and fall. Unite
gentlemen--by all means obey your
master. This effort is being made by
king Broderick for the purpose Of grad
ually drawing the Anti Lecompton party
into the Republican fold And why
should they not go there-are they not
identically the same Col. Baker ad-
mits as much when he endorses Nc.
Kibben.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

TULARE County, RECORD AND FREs.
NO ExAMrNER.--We have received the
first and second numbers of this paper,
published at Visalia, Tulare county, by
J. w. Carpenter, Esq. Mr.. Carpenter
is a gentlemrn who understands his
business Thoroughly fact he is just
the man to enter upon pioneer enter
prise like this. IF his paper does not
succeed, i. will not bs through want Of
diligence and perseverance on bis part.
We wish hira success.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

THE HEspERlAN.-Wa see notices OF
the reception Of the June and July
numbers of this excellent magazine
among our exchanges AS for ourselves
we have not seen them.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

THANKS. We are under many obi
cations to Wells Fargo & Co, and
Freeman's Expresses, for favors reoeiv-
ed during the past week, in the way Of
exchanges and otherwise.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

SANTA CLARA CoLLEGE.--We have
receivd the prospectus of the above
institution, with catalogue Of the off.
GERS and students, Cor the year 1859
also the distribution of premiums
This establishment is under the super.
intendence of the Fathers of the Society
Of Jesus and open - all wLo may avail
themselves of its advantages. 1t is sit
uated in the beautiful Valley of Santa
Clara, and about three miles distant from
San Jose. We are happy to learn tha,
it is in most prosperous condition.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

ANOTHER DErAvLTER Luke Bond,
Marshal Of the city of Benecia, has
turned up missing The amount of his
d d.talcation is not ascertained, but it is
we'll known that nc has over SIS 900 OF
the peoples money with him. 1t is as
certained that he took passage for the
Sandwich Islands in the bark Yankee
His official books and papers were tort
into fragments and concealed in the
tules behind Rcnecia
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14
REGULAR

REGULAR
Ticket.
FOR GOVERNOR.
MILTON S. l. LATHAM
OF SACRAMENTO.
LIEUT.. GOVERNOR.
J: c.: DOW N EY.
OF Los Angeles
IOR CONGRESS-
s.S CSnn =. h1Icn; Ha,. n;.........-. ...oT TRINITY
%narIes IL. scott. ............... OF TUOLUMNE
FOR SUPREME JUDGE
Fer A7T0RNET GENERAL
Thomas III. Williams. ....... OF Ell DORADO
CLERK or SUPREME COURT
0h.rles S. Fairfax. fax..................o OF YUBA
FOR STATE 5REASURER,
Thomas H. FInctiay, NEVADA.
FOR CoNTR0LLER.
samuel H. Brooks, ~ OF san JOAQUIN.
FOR .SURTEYOR GgNERiE,
Horace A. Higley.. OF ALAMEDA.
SUP'T PUBLIC ABSTRACTION.
A. y. Moulder, SAN FRANCISCO.
FOX S1-iIE PRINTER
Chaa. T. Bolts, OF SACRAMENTO.
Tuolumne County Democratic Ticket.
FoR sRxAToR-J. y. FRANKLIN.
FoR MEMBERS OF Assembly
Nv BAUEY +. A. RODGERS,
T. YASCYY ROBERT HOWE.
FOR SRsHnT,--J. n. PATTERSON.
yoR CIHHK--B. 4. NARDIS.
yox RscpKnr5s---w T BROWNE.
rsR TEEAsrggR-C C. ?. SEVERANCE.
Foa COUNTY JUpGE--G. T. MARIN.
FoR DISTRICT ArTolyEY.--E T. BAREER.
For AssrSoI.-pANID HAYES.
Fea COUNTY SURVIVOR. Med. ROSS.
Fos CoRoNsR--FEED. FREUNit.
For CouaTr SrFgErIsuss.
llKERT MACK, :. E. MARSHALL,
J. n MURPHY.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

Rich GoLD DISCOVERIES IN CARSON
Wharf.-The Territorial Enterprise
a>newspaper published at Genoa, in Car
son Valley, speaks Of some late rich
discoveries Of gold in that country. A
very rich quartz vein has been found at
place in the Valley known as Gold
Hill The editor was informed that
miners washed out from the placers with
rockers $500 to $500 per day to the man
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

DEAN Crows. No hear, SAYS s(s
Marysr,ile Dtmoc, at that thousands a
dead crows may be found lying IN
plains and under the trees N
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14
AN AGREEMENT The following

AN AGREEMENT The following is
the copy OF an agreements entered into
between Messrs. Latham and Currey:
It is mutually agreed by the under
signed that We will hold political dis
cussion at Yreka, on tho night of the
18th inst. aud at such other places
named by Mr.. Latham in his published
list of appointments as may hereafter
be designated By Mr.. Currey.
JoHN CURREr,
MILTON S. LATHAM.
Sacramento, July 8, 1859.
We are certainly glad Of this. The
people will now have an opportunity Of
seeing and hearing the two candidates
together-of Mr.. Latham we have no
fears whatever-he will hold his own in
the contest. Our word for it Mr.. Cur
tey will get sick Of his bargain and, feel
like singing the Ole song Of I'm used
up man" before he gets through.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

RlcH Coal VEIN DISCOVERED The
Union states that John Alexander, a
practical gcologist has been experiment.
ing on vein of coal on the eastern
border of Sacramento county, and
proved it TO le extensive and valuable
The seam is sixteen feet thick, variety
Of coal brown and highly bituminous
burns with brilliant fame, and is ad'
mirably adapted for generating steam
and for parlor CRATES and stores. Fossi
resin exists in the coal, and is easily dis
tinguishable to the taste as we'll as t
the eye
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

FOR GOVERNOR.
MILTON S. L LATHAM
or S.Cp aMEVTO
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

Cool MuRDER.-It will be remem-
bered says the Mariposa Gazette, that
A. J. Jones, in company with two
brothers named Akin, LETT the Aqua
Frio, in 1857, for the purpose of visit
ing Salt Lake. Nothing was heard OF
the party, until rumor reached here
that they were taken as prisoners by the
Mormons, aud afterwards cruelty mur
dered. An acquaintance of Jones and
the Atkins, who was at Salt Lake at
the time says, at was intimated to me
by Mornons, that these men would be
murdered. / asked one Mormon
whose name / remember) why he
thought SO, and if any Of these men had
ever abused Mormons in California CT
elsewhere He said one of them had
besides said he, "they have got
$4,000 in money, and several FIRST rate
animals, all of which we stand ve-,
much in need Of just at this time"
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14

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Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14
BILLIARD TABLE.
G. w. SPAULDING.

AND NOTARY PUBLIC.
OFFICE State street Columbia. July IL, lSSe.-tf
Columbia weekly news., 1859-07-14
LIEUT.. GOVERNOR.
J: c.: D O w N EY.
or YOS 1NCEYOC

/OR CUNGRE.SS
John C. Burch . or TRINITY
Charles Il. Scott. OF TUOLUMNE
The Shasta courier., 1859-07-23
"Oh, the Steamboat :"

EDITons COURIER The editor OF the Red
Bluff Beacon is apparently getting very wild,
and somewhat insane on the all-impcrtant sub
ject of the navigability o: the upper sacramento.
Poor fellow he is more to be pitied than blamed,
however; for having cast his lot on what / am
afraid will prove to be troubled waters, he
feels, in the very marrow of his bones, that the
days of Red Bluffs haughtness and pride are
fast passing away.
For long number of years the morning sun
has poured its first rays of golden light over the
Head of Navigation, and at evening, sank, tired
and exhaused, into the arms Of the Beacon Fry
ing-pan; but now this is to be no more. Time,
in its onward surge, has swept past the above
mentioned Head the little steamboat Anna on
through the Rocky Canon (the heretofore
deemed unnavigable) even unto the waters of
Clear Creek No wonder that the Beacon howls,
and most venemously srits ire--though sparks
go out long before they reach us. But keep
cool, Charley; be good boy, and perhaps we'll
let the steamboat wood up" at your little place
occasionally. BIC Cur.
The Shasta courier., 1859-07-23
Charly Fairfa.'s speechat Yreka.

The Union gives the following briefand char
acteristic speech, which Charly Fairfax was
permitted to make in Yreka. at the conclusion
OF the discussion between Latham and Curry:
After DR.. Powell left the stand on Wednesday
night, Mr. Fairfax was loudly called for. He
responded and, as his remarks were brief, and
seemed to please the crowd, highly, we cannot
resist the desire to report him in full. He COM
nenced by saying, that ION previous occasion,
ne had the pleasure of telling them that Mr.. Nc
Kibben would be around but now he had no
such joyful tidings. Didn't know as Joseph
could get as far as Yreka-didnt believe he
eren would get here" The speaker continued ::
- feel fatigued after my arduous trip. + did
not intend to speak. If speak at all. it must
6e in the regar bushwhack'n style. I've been
tbushwhack'n. Gentlemen, I'm the Democratic
candidate for Clerk of the Supreme Court
want to be elected. You have seen and heard
my opponent. All I have to say in regard to
him is, "Pty the sorrows ofa poor old man."
Gentlemen, respect old age-I venerate gray
hairs, but, on this occasion, let me assure you it
is bogus! The Doctor appears before you now,
with beard and locks as white as Shasta Butte
but we, who know him, and see him every day
in Sacramento, know full well that his hair is
black as Il ravens wing. Now, the truth is, he
has procured the services of some apothecary
down below to dye his hair white that's all
have to say. Gentlemen, thank you for your
attention"
The Shasta courier., 1859-07-23

that it is false. He moreover said that he would
then and there tell all he knew about the Sem
otorial election from beginning to ending.
In concluding these remarks we again take
occasion to express our regrets for the unhappy
differences which prevented the full discussion
anticipated We are astonished that persons
protesting ardent friendship for Mr.. Latham and
for the Democracy, should have been engaged
in keeping up a disturbance throughout the de-
livery of his speech, as well as all through the
delivery of the other speeches. Here were La
than and Currey, the opposing candidates for
the exalted position of Chief Magistrst tie of the
State, having travelled several hundred miles to
address our citizens. Here were many gentle
men from every portion of the county, anxious
to hear the political questions Of the day dis
cussed by these two distinguished leaders. But
because the speaking did not come off at the
lower stand, few illiberal persons determined
to disgrace themselves, the town, and the cause,
by insulting the speakers, and preventing their
being heard Think of ofit-professed Democrats
insulting Latham, our candidate for Governor.
and preventing his being heard before the peo-
plel Were we 10 give the names of the persons
engaged in these disgraceful proceedings, the
public would be astonshed. We refrain from
doing SO, however, believing that they are now
heartily ashamed of their conduct. Atleast, for
their own credit as men, we hope they are.
The Shasta courier., 1859-07-23
To the Voters of Shasta County.

! offer myself as candidate for your suf-
frages at the ensuing election, for the Office of
County Clerk.
do not claim to be exclusively an indcpend-
ent candidate, nor n partisan one. claim to
have no party to serve in the event of an cleo
ton, save alone the party to which every good
citizen should belong-the party having most at
heart the public welfare My principles my
creed my policy, whatever honestly profess or
helieve, shall never hesitate to boldly avow.
and proclaim without " fear, favor or affection"
If, therefore, it seems to you expedient to ell
evate me to the high and responsible trust which
seek by your votes and influence will strive
to serve you with honor, :mpArtality, and all
the ability that possess. JOHN Z. DENT.
Shasta, July 10, 1859. jyl6tf
The Shasta courier., 1859-07-23
Navigating the Upper Sac ram cnto.

we are Informed that the steamer Anfld, Capt
Trueworthy, left San Francisco on Wednesday
last, with cargo of goods belonging to Maj
Reading, Stevenson l. Co., J. D. Callaghan
and Holub & Isaacs. He purposes coming to the
mouth of Middle Creek, if possible--in any
event to the mouth of Clear Creek So the Red
Bluff Beacon will perceive that is question,
''Will the Shasta and Weaveryille merchants
ship without insurance ?" has already in part
been answered in a most practical manner.
The fact is the Beacon man is evidently fright
ened, and well he may be-for laugh and jeer
as he may, Shasta will be the head of steam
boat navigation on the Sacramento. This is a
fixed fact. By this time the Beacon's wish that
the Anna, " with thirty tons of freight" may ago
even to the mouth of Clear Creek" has in all
probability been realized Nay we know that
she started with as much as 20 tons fer two of
our merchants.
1t is folly to say that the river from Red Bluffs
to the mouth of Middle Creek, with the expen-
dture of but an nconsiderable sum of money
may not be made as safe for navigation as that
portion between Red Bluff and Marysvile The
terrors of the Iron Canon have been proven to
be to great extent imaginary. With the re-
rnoyal of the rocks near the mouth of Clear
Creek, or perhaps the building of wing dam
at that point, all serious obstacles in the way OF
navigation will be removed-and the citizens of
Shasta will before very remote period be alone
entitled to the delightful privilege of scratching
the great 'Head of Favigation." We therefore
say to the Beacon man, get frightened as much
as you please, but don't say "Fudgel' Treat
it as a jest--laugh now, even though your laugh
be bysterical, for 10 the night of mourning ap-
proacheth. Wailing will be heard in the Beacon
rings against the rafters.
You will say doubtless that you are not
frightened. II not how do you account for the
following fact: An enterprising lady of your
for the erection of a magnificent Bathing House.
She had already purchased the building ma
terial-old store boxes-and the work was Just
being put under weigh, when along in front of
youl eO"H p'sSSc'- lHc <1Nuui pillIl5 anu UlOWlnS
each puff distinctly enunciating the word
t. Shasta" Immediately the lady wilted, the
the work stopped and so far as that particular
enterprise is concerned, the progress of the town
is at a stand-stilI Straws show which wav the
wind blows. We say then laugh and jeer away,
Mr.. Fisher-but that you are frightened is in
dsputabc.
We trust that large number of our citizens,
if the Anna arrives at Clear Creek to-day. will
visit her, and prevail upon Capt. Trueworthy to
bring his little boat on to the mouth of Middle
Creek if possible.
The Shasta courier., 1859-07-23
Democratic Notice.

nELEGATES to the late Democratic County
~ onvention from the Second Supervisor
District, composed of the precincts of Oak Bot
som, Free Bridge French Gulch. East Fork
Clear Creek, Muletown. Horsetown, Texas
Springs Watson's Gulch, Bald Hills, Eagle
Creek, Arbuckle, Roaring River Prairie City
and Jerusalem. will meet at Horsetown, on
Saturday, the 23d inst.
for the purpose of nominating candidate for
Supervisor.
The delegates to the late County Convention
from the different townships, are also requested
TO meet at the usual place in the several town
ships for the purpose of nominating candidates
for township officers.
A. GROTEFEND, BEN. ANDERSON,
JOHN HUNT. ]. w. GARDEN,
T. BRENNAN.
Dem. Central Committee.
Shasta, July Is, 1859.
The Shasta courier., 1859-07-23
Defeated Candidates

There are going about various rumors of
boltings and so forth, and already, as will be
seen BY reference TO our advertising columns, va
rious and sundry are the independent nags an
nounced for the races. As yet we have not goi
the hang of the opposition ropes, and hence have
nothing to say. We have little bird gathering
notes, however That bird will sing in due time,
and to a tune that will make few people vince
a little, maybe. However, we do not mean to
get angry at the conduct of anybody. This is a
free country, and every man can do pretty much
as he pleases. OF course the prerogative ofcrit
icising the actions and words of candidates is
ours. If carelessly, in the heat of debate, or
purposely use language that may be offensive,
of course we will be personally responsible
therefor-we will apologize in the first instance,
and won't in the latter But that we will be
toerably hefty on boilers, if any there be, is
quite probable. Were we not to be so, we would
not do our duty.
In the meanwhile those defeated Democrats
who are sick unto death-that is, those whose
Democracy is dying out so that they are now
ready to oppose a ticket which few days ago
they pledged their words of honor to support,
will please sing the following melancholy legend,
and laugh their anger off,
Trans6xed he stood within the hall
When the result was heard;
He frowned upon the voters all
Yet uttered not Il word.
Betrayed, forsaken by his friends
On whom he most relied;
His ballot he in tatters rends,
Then sat him down and cried.
That day he would have bet pile
That he the race would win;
He'd ask hundrd up to smile
Spent all his funds for gin.
He had been promised the support
OF over half the crowd
His knowledge had been dearly bought
No wonder that he felt cowed
Just forty votes twas sad to hear
The Secretary read
1t fell like thunder on his ear
They could not know his need.
Their broken faith they would repent,
And so he swore it there
That he would spend his last red cent,
But what he would get square.
Last year he got but two votes more,
Than on the recent night;
He owned he felt little sore,
But said, things hahn went right"
Next year you'll find him in the ring,
And find him counted ont,
Again he'll swear & it amt the thing
But he'll run again, no doubt.