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Columbia weekly news., 1859-03-24

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CATIONS made by parties to pie -elnpt lands
in which there may exist gold or other
precious mineral in quantities sufficiently
large to justify the appropriation of the
same for mining purposes.
My instructions are equally imperative
respecting selections of school lands
made by the State. For the protection,
therefore of the citizen as well as the
government, 1 have thought proper to
request, that al persons cognizant of the
existence of mineral in quantities as
above mentioned, in any Of the lands
which have heretofore been pre-empted
or selected by the State, will notify me
of the same, in order to enable me to
procure suficiency Of proof, by affidavit
or otherwise, to enable the Department
at..Washington to reject such selections or
purchase.
Persons who have not yet made proof
and payment or their pre-enption rights,
arc hereby notified to guard against any
attempt to pre-empt lands which may
come under tho class heretofore alluded
to. VIM. MCDANIEL, Register.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-03-24

s.ho o.. .. primary formation,
such as granite. mica or clay states, but
in most instances on what the miners call
'ledge," much later formation, and
evidently, from its s,rati6ed character,
Of an alluvial nature, in many instances
possessing the characteristics of clay,
and of colnrs, as varied as the localities
in which it is found, which upon boring
through, is found to be almost invaria-
bly, deposited on slate. Such Deing the
case, how is tho theory Of the " favoritc
haunts of the fishes and submarine
monsters to be explained, when
the gold is fonnd in seams &c, on
formation, thousands of years more
recent than that in which quartz was
in huid state, and in which such
imaginary fishes must have lived. We
say imaginary fishes, for no fosil Of any
such creature, has ever yet been found.
With respect to the statement that:
We know that iron, which mixes in the
blood of every living creature, is gathered
from tho atmosphere and the ocean, by all
living things, even man, into their lungs and
body. The whale gathers and deposits i'm.
mense quantities of iron at his death.
There is no denying facts which
are SO we'll substantiated, unless it be
to state, that it is not found in dis.
tinct, pure form, as We find the gold.
But that, in order to obtain it, it is nec-
cessary to perform series of delicate
and minute processes. Then again:
The quartz which now is dug out with such
labor, was once liquid compound but be-
coming petriAed beneath tho ocean. and up.
heaved by volcanic action, presents itself TO US
above ground in the form Of finty rock.
The gold, we see, is deposited in seams
through the quartz-rock, in thin layers, in tho
once loose sand, now 4 hard stony matrix.
We think that our friend, or his
printer, must have made mistake, or
how can we explain the two following
passages, that the ''quartz once being a
liquid compound, became petrifed be.
meath the ocean, was upheaved by vol
canic action" Second. "The gold is.
in seams, through the quartz
rock, in thin layers, in the once loose
sand, now hard stony matrix. Are
we to understand, that, liquid COM
pound, and loose sand are synonamous
terms: Granting that the above are
mistakes, what have We to say about the
gold being found in seams, and thin
layers; Our experience in California,
Peru, Australia, and Siberia, leads US to
Columbia weekly news., 1859-03-24
IS for the pas
,tection of the

Itectl0n OF the
mama anu .sa~ntapec routes. Ano-
, ther subject equally important, relates
to the republics south Of the United
States, on this continent. He stated
that they have been in state of revolu-
tion and civil war ever since they aehie-
we'd their independence: have seized and
con6scated American vessels and their
cargoss, in lawless manner, and exac-
ted money from American citizens, sc.
Goes on to stat that no redress has
ever been obtained, and citizens are
deprived of the same protection under
the flag Of their country, which the sub
jects of other nations enjoy. The
remedy can. only be supplied by Con-
gress. After setting forth the whole
matter at length, he, therefore earnest
ly recommends to Congress to pass a
law comforting on the President the
power of protecting the lives and prop
erty of American citizens in the cases
indicated. He concludes by saying:
Having thus recommended to Congress
a measure which he deems necessary,
and expedient for the interest and
honor Of the country, be leaves the
whole subject to their wisdom and dis
cretion.
The President transmitted to the
the House similar message to that
sent to the Senate. It took the Senate
generally by surprise.
Queen Victoria opened Parliament
in person on the Sd ult. Her speech COM
mences with congratulations on the
state Of the country, and the progress
made in India. On foreign affairs she
says: 81 receive from all foreign powers
assurances Of friendly feelings. To cul-
tivate and confirm these feelings, to
maintain inviolate the faith of public
treaties, and to contribute as far a. my
influence can extend to the preservation
Of general pea are the objects Of my
increasing solicitude. The conclusion
of treaties with Russia and other coun-
tries are noticed, Sc, &c: In respect
to Mexico the Queens speech says:
"Ths state Of the Republic has induced
me to carry forbearance to its utmost
limit, but they have carried it to such
an extent that 1 have been obliged to
give instructions to the Commander Of
the naval forces in those seas, to demand
and if necessary to enforce rapara-
tion." An increased expenditure for
the navy is asked. The rest of the
speech appertains to local questions.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-03-24

We have to thank Mr.. Daegner, Of
Wells, Fargo & Cos Express, and A.
Leavitt Esq. of Freeman ACo's, for
many favors.
To Clark and Tucker, the enterpris-
ing Newspaper and Book agents, of Main
Street, for early copies Of Atlantic and
other papers.
To w. Dow ESQ, for Pub, Doc.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-03-24
Coming Events Cast their shadows before
Them.


The following passage from tho Mes
sage of President Buchanan to Con.
gress, on the 18th of February last, ard
from the speech Of Queen Victoria, on
the opening of the British Parliament,
on the Sd ult., appear more than
usually significant. That an important
crisis in the affairs of this continent is
rapidly approaching, cannot be doubted
by any one, who has paid the least at
tention to tie state of affairs in Europe,
and Mexico, for the last two years. That
the President is determined to carry into
effect projects for obtaining protection of
the rights and interests Of our citizens,
and redress for the injuries inflicted on
them by the Mexican authorities, no
one, unless they are totally blinded by
party prejudice, can doubt. We think
that the year 1859 will contain on the
pages Of Its history, events and circum-
stances which will have powerful inAu-
ence, on the progress of our country.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Is, 1859.
The President to-day transmitted a
message to Congress. The following is
the substance Of it in few Words
To the Senate and House of Rep
resentatiues:-The brief period Of what
remains of your present session, and the
great urgency and importance Of legis-
lative action before its termination, for
the protection of American citizens and
their property, whilst in transit across
the Isthmas routes, between your Allan
lie and Pacific possessions, render it my
duty again to recall the subject to your
notice.
Tho President after reviewing the
case recommends to Congress the pas.
sage Of an act authorizing the President
under - they may deem
pr ar' naval
Columbia weekly news., 1859-03-24

iui lnfiuenc& oae nth a.>. .ctica.
we wish rspace afforded us the means
of publishing the entire speech of Mr..
BUCK, We are sure that it would be inter.
estlng to our readers. 1t may be found
IN the Sacramento Union, of the 18th
The miners Of Tuolumne have good
reason to feel satisfied with the efforts
made by their representatives, in defence
OF their rights and privileges, and We
have no fear, but that those meddlcsome
nalschevious parties, who originated those
"Resolutons," will receive such a re-.
buke, as will induce them to avoid inter-
fering with what they do not understand
and which from their iutirc ignorence
OF the wants and requirements of honest
labor they never can comprehend.
Mr.. Sloss, of FL Dorado county. also
did good and efficient service to the cause
OF right and liberty, in defending the
rights OF the miners-and of the people,
from the assaults of landsharks and
spectators. These" r esolutions'' beino
in the opinion of every honest man in
the State, nothing more nor less, than
bar0iaced, daring attempt, to deprive
the people OF the entire Union, of great
and valuable privileges bestowed upon
them, by the Federal Government.
1t Mr. Pixley and his clique, should
succeed in getting these pet Resolutions
adopted, they would DO sure to pave the
way for other measures, having for their
object the disposal of the mineral lands
ofthe State and would end, in ultimate
ly placing the greater portion of the
wealth OF the State, at the disposal of
foreign capitalists.
The idea of donating the mines, is
the fimsiest kind Of humbug, as we
have not seen, or heard of any clause, in
the Resolutions" which would prevent
hem being sold, by the parties receiving
m as a gift from the State-consequ-
ly, what would prevent the capitalists
IN buyinp them and holdind fham
er till labor became cheaper, which
would be certain to be, with the mines
in the hands of capitalists. And we
say candidly, that any man who advo-
Gates measure, aiming deadly blow
It an interest of such importance to the
State as that of mining is not such an
ne as should have voice in framing
to govern a free people.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-03-24

believe that it is generally found in ir
regular detached particles, of every con-
cievable size and shape, from the min
ute speak not percicveable by the naked
eye, to piece as large as good size
potato.
The editor of the Express, we trust,
will not think that we are ridiculing his
theory, far from it, We desire to see the
subject discussed, and we feel 81 tisied
that tho discussion of such y6bjects
through the columns of the local press,
would be Of infinitely more advantage to
the people, than SO much personal
abuse bordering on downright vulgarity,
so frequently to be seen de6ling the
pages Of some California papers.
One more quotation and We conclude
for this time. He states that's:
We have seen one charming pig Of Folsom
gold, cast by Palmer & Day. assayists of this
place, weighing 400 OF, of fneness equal
to $50, and worth per OF $l9 63. This e1.
ceeds the value and fneness of Ballarat gold
which sells At the mines pure at 76 shilingi
British, equaling $ls 81 the o., (average
price). Therefore Folsom gold is finer by
one dollar and twelve cents an ouce, than the
finest gold of Australia, or any gold known te
commerce.
| He is decidedly mistaken, when he
thinks the gold from Ballarat, is worth
but $la 81 per ounce, as we have had
some of it assayed and found it to be
worth upwards Of $40. We sold few
ounces to broker in New York, If
1853, who gave US $l9,75 per ounce
for it, and Of course he got profit By
selling it. The usual price for gold
in this district Is $3.50, and We have
known it to bring $ls,75, and we
know that bankers do not buy gold tt
lose by it.
ooL WARRANrss on MINERAL
ss@some partiesSsin thjss ssce,- =
that they b
ii warrants
he follow
ffice,f
Columbia weekly news., 1859-03-24
SEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Mr. Benton,

Mr. Benton,
Sir hav Always looked apon you IS Gentleman till
now,
After all cant help but think you will sea whars
you stand by tomorrow morning
il any one would Of tolde that you would OF drwd
Of posts that sent to cut for mining pirpir.e.
wouldn't OF beloved it thought you had bin In tho
cuntry Long anoughf to OF known better
will give you till Sunday knight to take them back
WHARF you found them II you don't will pledge nv
word il VIII Cost you then all Is Worth will doc
As say il before sunday knight them post,
oack will sire you amonday befsrs tho .s, for
steeln2 them
n"
Nsrll tn 1859
Columbia weekly news., 1859-03-24

We have received complimentary
ticket to be present at the public re-
hersal of the Columbia Philharmonic
Society, which was to have taken place
on Wednesday, last but was postponed
in consequence of the unfavorable state
Of the weather.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-03-24

We desire to draw the attention OF
our readers to an advertisement in our
columns, relating to the American
edition of the principal British Maga-
zines and Reviews, published by L.
Scott & Co., of New York. We do so
from an honest belief, that such periodi-
Gals, written by the leading literary men
Of the Old World, and upon subjects Of
vast import, will convey better idea of
the public opinion in Europe, on those
subjects, than what is generally found
in the columns of either the European or
American newspapers and it is our
candid opinion that great portion of
the people of this State absolutely re-
quire information, respecting tho man.
ners, customs and opinions of the lead
ing European peoples, in order to eradi-
cate certain prejudices which they have
suffered to obtain possession of their
minds-not from want of tact or talent
to judge liberally-but absolutely from
want Of proper information. And we
do not know of any source by which
such essential information could be OBJ
tanned, SO correctly or cheaply, as
through the channels Of the, leading
British Reviews.
>~~~o0o>~~o>~o~-y>--~>->-
l. w. WILLARD, Of the Metropoli-
tan Hotel, at San Andreas, will accept
our thanks for complimentary ticket
to the Ball, given on tho opening Of
that splendid establishment.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-03-24
new Theory Respecting tho Gold DcpO-
sits Of California.

"A new Theory Respecting tho Gold Dcl,O-
sits Of California.
Mooney the editor Of the Fols0m
Express, states in that paper, that:
at was our opinion. published both here
and in Australia. that the theory of searching
for gold only in the channals of rivers. was a
superficial idea; the theory Of looking for the
metal in the dried up, or covered in, channals
of old rivers equally so. We contend that
the gold is found in the surface beds of what
once was covered by the rolling ocean: that
the cobbler's Observation-Disclosures "cobble>
stones'-found in such myriads, all over the
worid.i company with the gold, are the wash.
ed and worn remains of rocks which have tra-
versed for thousands of ages the ocean bot
tom; that the gold and all the other metal If
gathered from the ocean by the Moluski,
fish. and other creatures of the deep, and de.
posted in seams and masses in certain favorite
districts, according as the living creatures are
attracted by submarine vegetation, acclivity
or other circumstances, known only to them
selves.
We know that iron, which mixes in the
blood of every living creature, is gathered
living things, even man, into their lungs and
body. The whale deposits IMMENSE quanti-
ties of iron at his death. The quartz, which
now is dug out with such labor, was once a
liquid compound, but becoming petrified be-
meath the ocean, and upheaved by volcanic,
action, presents itself to US al we ground in
the form Of ilnty rock. The gold, we see, is
| deposited in seams through the quartz-rock,
| in thin layers, in the once loose sand, now u
hard stony matrix.
We have high opinion of the inte-
lectual abilities of Mr.. Mooney, the art
ticles emanating from his pen being
generally of a nature entitled to consid-
Grafton, but with respect to some por-
ton of the above article, We must beg
leave to say that they do not coincide
with tho generally resolved opinions on
the subject, with respect to the passage:
That the gold and all the other metal, II
gathered from the ocean by the Meluski, fish,
and other creatures of the deep. and deposited
| in seams aud masses in certain favorite dis
tricts, according as the living creaturcs are
attracted by submarine vegetation. .acclivif -
other circumstances. known only
selves.
| I I. isa direct oI
ions ofsuchgeologi
l-ahison H.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-03-24
Hsrll tn 1859

NoV1C2.
YINHE Stockholders OF the Maine Boys Tunnel
Il Company are hereby notified that an as.e,s,n.n,
OF Twenty Dollars per share i. evedl and ordered h
be paid to tho Secreta-J within thirty day. from date
BY order Of the Trustees
W. s. SHEA. Sec'v
Springfield. March 23i ISi9-4n
Columbia weekly news., 1859-03-24
Notice.

TUyFfE Stockholders or the Celur,A,.
i Sanislaus River Water Company are hereby noti6.
that the Annual Election for the following officer. Vi,
seven Trustees. Secretary. Treasurer and Srn.r
ntendent will be held at Cardinells heater in Colnm
bia. on THURSDAY, APRIL, H. 1859 at 10 o,clocl
A. ". A. C. GOODRIyI pra.d.n,
+. FlEDrTR. Secretary
Columbia March "a, 1862
Columbia weekly news., 1859-03-24
Meeting Of the Stockholders NJ the &
& 3 r. VEntsr In

StOCKu0fuGf8 C.
q >. II. Water 90.
NOTICE is hereby given that meeting of the stock
IN holders and Creditors OF the Columbia Stani.-
lau' River Water Company will he held on the I'd iav
Of April next at Cardines Theater, in tho ci,y of
Columbia at 10 o'clock. A. ~
Every S'ockholder and Creditor is especially reque.
ted to he present business Of Importance il To- be-
transacted. by order Of the Committee
A. c. GOODRICH.
Columbia, March, - 1s59.-td.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-03-24
For The Columbia Nears.

Mr.. EDITOR I wish briefly to al
lude to communication, published in
you last weeks issue, over the sigma
ture Of" A Man" It is not my OBJ
ject to reply to that communication, but
to correct some of the statements and
call for an explanation of others con-
tanned therein. There is something
both grand and sublime in the character
Of Il Man, in tho sense in which the
term is used in that signature-strength,
vigor, bravery, frmness, daring and
magnanimity, all combine to make it up !;
he is the noblest work of the Creator
one of the real sovereigns Of the Uni.
verse. In this case he steps forward to
brook the current Of public opinion, in
the vindicatio Of the cause, as he thinks
Of prosecuted and injured innocence,
and to correct an abuse, or to use his
own language, a system which ap-
pears to bc growing on us" Of this |
would be the last to complain +; but am
perfectly willing he should make the
man whose cause he espouses, appear
the most innocent and worthy citizen Of
the community, provided it can be done
on his own merits, and not at the ex>
pense Of other and innocent parties.
But before he makes charge which
involves the honor of third parties, he
should first be sure he is right. The
charge is positively made and italicised,
!" that the Company's own Attorney had
recently attached the same property. y
Thereby forcing him to sell it in self
protection against his will, has not the
least sh.l' :, of foundation in truth
conseo ly, he must have been i'm.
pose on in the premises, and
really the character be as.
II, embrace the first oppor.
tract this charge, and ex'
what parties 10 refers to
Led in bad faith, and prompt.
communication of "Union."
In conclusion, l cannot refrain from
saying that the attack upon other par.
ties whom he styles as the prescn,
Iproprietors Of the new ditch" was GER
tainly quite uncalled for, and in my
opinion entirely unworthy of, and at
variance with the character of A Nan,
as represented in that signature. The
position these gentlemen occupy, so far
from being sought by them, was accept
ed with the urgent request and oft re-
peated entreaties of the officers of the
Company, particularly myself; and,
after every other resource for supplies
to complete the ditch had been tried
and exhausted. If, therefore, blame
attaches to any one, it is to US, and not
them; and any attempt to heap odium
upon them after we have all reaped the
benefit Of their liberality and public
spirit, is certainly unworthy the char
acter Of any man.
Yours, very respectfully,
A. C. GOODRICH,
President G. & s. R. w. Co,
Columbia, March 90, 1859.
Columbia weekly news., 1859-03-24
Legislative.

On Thursday the 18th, Mr.. PixIcy's
Resolutions respecting the donating the
mineral lands to the miuers, being the
special order of the day, they wero taken
up, and discussed in committee of the
whole.
Mr. Pixley opened the discussion by
reading from paper, carefully prepared
for tho occasion, long string of the
most shallow arguments and erroneou.
satements, VIC ever heard Of, as coming
from an honest intelligent man. Owing
to their extreme length, we cannot give
even an outline of the speceous argu-
ments, advanced in support Of propo.
slfion directly opposed to the Constitu
tion of the United States, and the act
ofadmission Of this State into tha! Union,
1t affords us much satisfaction to state
that MIR. Pixley has met with a pow.
ful opponent, in is.S. NJ. r one
of the RepreseS ives from amr
county; whose .umenss.tS W
cd uptin the NJ srefr
phrascs, or skilfk
studied ssetemen
porents. pAosseSs IA,
Columbia weekly news., 1859-03-24
A Grand Ball
WILL BE GIVEN AT
NIX. THOMAS WALSHS.
Tennis Court. Columbia
On the 25th of April, 1859,

OA eAA0 &OIA O1 April, 1903,
NJ X. WALSH desires to inform his ffienss AMI Tho
AVA. public, that he has at considerable expsn.e
ntten up SPACIOUS DINING SALOON and Dress,
ing Rrooms for Ladies' and Gentlemen And ni.saa.
himself to spare neither effort expense to insure
tho comfort Of his patrons He will aho furnish =
@AN",
Composed OF First Rate Musles.~..
Tie has secured the services of L. l. HoGLy and r y
RYDER, Esq.s. Floor Managers which il suoseieut
guarantee that everything will be conducted with pro-
priety and decorum.
Tick kot0, ,...-.............0 ~.
D. b. Mr. W wishes to state that any OF his friend,
VINO may uet receive special initiation viii please
70 consider themselves as invited by this advertse-
"en'' fmhl7-td]
Columbia weekly news., 1859-03-24

A. BADLAM. JR., is osr only authorized agent
r Sacra snentO CITY
Columbia weekly news., 1859-03-24

MR.. BENNETT is the only person authorized
to collect monies due this office from this date
Columbia weekly news., 1859-03-24
NoTrcn

s. Y, Stanaham
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