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VOL. XII.
LOS   ANGELES,  CAL.,   SATUEDAY,  JANUAEY  3,  1863.
NO. 35.
Co© Augeles Star:
PUB I, IS II HI) KVEHY SATURDAY MORNING,
At the STAR BUILDINGS. Spring Street, Los
Angola,
BY   H.   HAMILTOJf,
TERMS:
Subscrip tions, per annum,in advance. .$5 00
For Six Months  3 00
Por Three Months   2 00.
.Single Number  0 12_.
Adoertisements inserted at Two Dollars persquare
often lines, for the first insertion; nnd One
Dallar per square for each subsequent insertion.
A liberal deduction made to yearly Advertisers.
Suit   Francisco Airviwy.
tfr. C. A. CK VNE is the only authorized agent
for the lit*-.  Axftt":[.as St»r in San Francisco.
AM orders left at his ollice, Northwest corner of
WMhlngton  and    Sansome  streets.  Government
oilding,'(up stairs) will be promptly attended to.
HOTELS.
BELLA UNION HOTEL,
LOS    A^CELES.
JOHN JUIVG & IIEtfBV HAMMEL,
Proprietors,
nilTE SUBSCRIBERS having leased the above
J. named Hotel, wish to assure their friends
and the travelling public that they will endeavor
to keep the Bella Union what it has always  been,
THE   BUST   HOTEL
IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
Families can be  accommodated with large, airy
rooms, or suits of rooms, well furnished,
TUe Hills of Fare
rshall he inferior to none in the State.
AH the Stages
fn and from Los Angeles arrive at and depart from
this Hotel.
TUe R;ii' autl Billiard Saloons
shall   receive lhe   tntwt   strict   attention, and  the
patrons "hall lind that this  house will be  carried
on as « first class Hotel oil eh t to be.
Los Angeles, May SI, 1862.
UNITED STATES HOTEL.
TaX.eL±x*. Street,
Lo> Ansel es.
THE SUBSCRIBER having leased th-
f abo.eestablishment, beprs leave to in-
. forrathe public thut he has refuted anil
_ efrirriished it throngiiorit, andthati!
w'ril ue conducted irt the very best style. The
table will be liberally supplied with everything
■the market aflords. and every care will be taken
to make the UNITED STATES HOTEL » comfortable home for boarders.
Attached to the Hotel, in a BILLIARD ROOM
and   BAR, where the best ot liquors aud cigars
are kept.
*   Terms moderate, to suit the times.
Miller, coming from or to the mines ofHol-
combe, Potosi, Mohave or San Gabriel, will find
this u convenient place to meet their Iriends, or to
obtain desirable information.
A BAKERY is also attached to the Hotel.
LOUIS MESSMER.
Lo. Angeles, November 8th. 1862.—If *
Msratss
■Carts.
C.  E.   THOM,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
LOS ANGULKS.
Office in Pico Buildings, Spring street. jy.1!
DR. J. C.WELSH,
PHYSICIAN AND S|ll RCEOS.
Office, CITY DRUG STORE,
Main street, Los Angeles.
Office hours, 9 to IH, m ; and % to 9, p.m.
August 1. 18.19.
S.   -St   A.   LAZARD,
IMPORTERS,
And Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Frencli,    English   and   American
Ory Goods.
Corner of Melius Row, Loa Angeles. 3  C2
PHINEAS BANNINC,
FOBWAKDIM) and COMMISSION
A-BEWT,
New San Pedro and Los Angeles.
P. P. RAMIREZ,
NOTARY riJBL,lC,
Ollice with J. R. Gitchb.i,, Esq.. Temple's Block.
French,  English,   and Spanish Translated,
Collections Itlnd.-,   &c.
£k*   LEHMAN,
PLAIN AND OltrVAMrE.VTAl,
si-gcnt E'^-iMr-rriKirca-,
CARRIAGE PAINTING, &C.
Inquire at John Gollkk's Shop. augi
^ HICKS-ftCARSON,^
DEALERS IN STOVES,
Manufacturers of All Kinds
TH', SHEET IK0i\, AUD COPPER
W ARE.
JOB "WORK DONE TO  0EDEE.
WITH NEATNESS AND DISPATCH.
Constantly on hnrril.
All Kinds of Hollow Ware, Pumps
&c. &c. &c.
MCIIMAK'S U11LDI.\G,
LOS   A3VGELF.S STKEET.
S3 -A. 13X> Xj 33 H."Sr.
If. MOS TET,
. BROOKLYN   HOTEL
SAW FRANCISCO.
RBMOVAXs.
THE FAMOUS PROPRIETOR of this J1—i\
well known and old established Hotel, [fijjjj|f
begs leave to inform his patrons and friends1 **-■
that on and after the first of November, 1862, he
wiil remove from the old dilapidated budlding on
Broadwny, where he has resided since June, 1S52,
anrl will open that, SPACIOUS AND SLEGANT
BRICK STRUCTURE, which waa built expressly
for * hotel, on the south-east comer of Sansome
ami Pine streets. The Building is fire-proof and
supplied throughout'with gas, and water by the
Cliry.ita! Spring Water Company, and every con-
veuieuce is offered at this Hotel ; the rooms being
all well ventilated, large and commodious, anrl I
do not hesitate in saying that the BROOKLYN
will be second to none in the State. Merchants,
Miners, Traders aud all others visiting the city,
are invited to come and examine for themselves.
The Brooklyu Hotel Omioibus will convey you to
the House free, and it you do not tike the accommodations it will cost jou nothing. The Omnibus
will always be on tbe wharfon the arrival ot the
inland and ocean steamers, to take passengers and
haggage ti the Hotel. The Brooklyn Hotel is
conveniently situated, being in the central part of
the city, where the cars of the city Railroad pass
the door every three minutes each way, to all parts
of the city. There is a large Reading Room attached to the House i-tad Library containing 500
Standard Works, exclusively for the use of its
gu«->*H. Rooms will be let by the night, week or
mouth, with or without board; also, suites of
Rooms to fam'lies or others at reduced rates.—
Tlio Table will always be supplied with an abundance ot the choicest and best ihe market cat) afford, and no expense will be spared to set a table
that wi', defy the criticism of the most fastidious
epicure. JOHN KELLY, Junk.
San Francisco, Oct. 23d, 1862.-3cn
II
STREET.  l:i  nF.AUDrtY's  BKlCK
HVli.OlXli.
AS ti
e honor lo  announce lo fhe Pablic, lhat
he   f
till  cunif.^  on  his   business at  the old
mvi1. and having in his employment com*
'lit WO
kuit'ii. he is prepared lo execute all or-
a wiih
whtcb lu may be favored, iu the Manu-
rrtflgeRcpRlK£ng,nnd.1Een(&n
of nil kinds.
rythliipln
tlie Saddlery Bust ness.
Angeles.Feb. 1st, 1862.
DRUGS, MEDICINES, &C.
-WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
APOTHECARIES'    HALL,
Statu Btroct, neoaly Opposite Cominerclnl.
HAS O.V HAND; and is constantly adding to
one of ttie most complete assortments of Drugs
Medicines and Chemicals, South of San Francisco
together with all the Patent Medicines of the day
Aiso a fine assortment of
Perfumery  and Toilet Articles.
All of which he warrants genuine nnd of the best
quality; which he offers, Wholesale or Retail, on
the most liberal terms-
Physicians'   Prescriptions   compounded   at   all
hours, day or night.
'     - II. R. MYLES.
Los Angeles, July 7. I860.
WOOD YARD,
Opposite   Catholic   Churcli.
WATTS' NERVOUS ANTIDOTE,
AND PHYSICAL  RESTORATIVE.
THR MEDICAL WONDER OF THE AGE.-
Tbe most powerful and wonderful medicine
ever discovered.
Watts' Nervous Antidote
Has cured, and will cure, more cases of nervous
disorders than any other known remedy.
Watts' Nervous Antidote
Has and will eure Nervous Headache, Giddiness,
Fainting, Paralysis, Extreme Debility. Neuralgia,
Chronic and Inflammatory Rheumatism, Toothache
&c. &c.
Watts' Jfcrvous Antidote
la an effectual remedy for Wakefulness.   Itssooth-
ing and quieting influence is remarkable.
Watts' Nervous Antidote
Will cure Delirium Tremens. Nervous Trembling,
EpilepBy, Twitching of the Facial Nerves, Convulsions, and Pulmonary complaints.
Watts* Nervous Antidote
Will act upon that state of the nervous system
which produces Depression of Spirits, Anxiety of
Mind, Mental Debility, Hysterics, &c, and is so
wonderful in rejuvenating premature old age, and
correcting decrepitude brought on by excessive
indulgence, that nothing but a trial can convince
the patient of its qualities. Itis not an exoitant
but a strengthened purely vegetable and harmless;
like a skillful architect begins by laying a firm
foundation, and gradually but incessantly adds
Etreogth and vigor until nothing is left unfinished.
For sale at retail by all Druggists.       jyl93ra
rnHE  UNDERSIGNED  are  prep;
ed to furnish
_ any: quantity of FIREWOOD, all lengths, at
short notice, and on  reasonable   terms.
REED   &,   CAMPBELL.
Los Angeles,  December ti.  1862. _      3m
The Worth of Woman.
FROM  TUB  GKKMAIr   01''  SCHILLER.
Honored be woman ! ehe beams on tlie light,
Graceful and fair, like a being of light ;
Scatters around her wherever she strays,
Roses of bliBs on our I horn-covered ways ;
Roses of Paradise, sent from above.
To bo gathered aud twined iu a garland of love.
Man. on passion's stormy ocean.
Tossed on surges mountain high,
Courla the hurricane's commotion,
Spurns at reason's feeble cry.
Loud the tempest roars around him,
Louder still it roan within,
Flashing lights of hope confound hhn,
Stuns wilh life's incessant din.
Woman invites him with bliss in lier smite.
To cease Irom his toil and be happy a while ;
Whispering wooinjtly—come to my bower-
Go not in search of the phantem of power—
Honor and wealth are illusory—cornel
Happiness dwells in the temples ol borne.
Man, with fury slern and savage,
Persecutes dis broilier man,
Reckless If he bless or ravage,
Action, action—still his plan,
Now creating, now destroying,
Ceaseless wishes tear his breast;
Ever seeking—ne'er enjoying—
Stili to be, but never blest.
Woman, contented in silent repose,
Enjoys in its beauty li'e'a flower as it blows,
And waters and tends it with  innocent heart,
Far richer than man with his treusure ot art j
And wiser by far in the circles confined,
Than he in his silence and lights of the mind.
Coldly fo himself sufficing,
Man disdains the gentler arts,
Knoweth not the bliss arising
From the interchange of hearts.
Slowly through the bosom stealing,
Flows the genial curreut on,
Till by age's froit congealing,
It is hardened into stone.
She, like the harp that instinctively rings,
As the night-breathing zephyr soft sighs on the
strings
Responds to each impulse with Pteady reply,
Whether sorrow or pleasure her sympathy try,
And tear  drops  and smiles ou   her countenance
p'ay.
Like sunshine und showers of a morning in JViay.
Through Ihe range of man's dominion,
Terror is the ruling word —
And the standard of opinion
li ihe temper ot the sword.
Strife epulis, and pity blushing,
From Ihe scene departing flies,
Where the battle madly rushing,
Brother upon brother dies.
Woman commands with a milder control-
She rules by enchantment the realms of the soul ;
As she glances around in tbe light of her smile,
The war of the passions is hushed lor awhile.
And discord, content, from his fury may cease,
Reposes entranced ou the pillows of peace.
JDhinkinginthk Armt.—A Memphis coi respondent of the N. Y. Tribune writes :
Since I left the Mississippi Flotilla, and have returned to the army, I have become convinced lhat
drunkenness, or at least excessive drinking, is the
besetting sin of our officers as well as soldiers. Indeed, the latter have few opportunities, comparatively, to dissipated, and are liable to punishment
therefor, while the former can indulge tiieir propensity to any extent.
Of this fact I was particu'nrly reminded the other
day at Corinth, where I learned from lhe free and
open conversation of many who figured in tlie bat
ties of the 3d snd 4th of October ihat dozens of the
principal oflicers—I would not like to mention the
hight of their rank—were so tipsy on one orthe
other duy. and some on both days cf the fi<_ht, th
thev were really unconscious of what wfis going c
around them. Men who were mentioned honorably
for their gallantry were glad to hear they behaved
so well, but had no remembrance or knowledge n
they had done.
As an instance, Gen. Rosecrans narrowly escaped
having his head taken off by cannon balls several
times during the engagement, in consequence of a
drunken officer who had charge ofa battery, shooting at random, and with lhe most magnificent indifference as to whom or what he struck with his projectiles.
In the Army of Tennessee I see men now that
I knew eight, ten or tweve months ago, as sober
and trustworthy officers, who to-day I can hardly
recognize on account of their bloated and strangely-
altered appearance.
No doubt drinking is the pursuing demon ofour
army, and the fearlul habit seems to be growing.—
Is it strange, then our troops are so badly managed.
and that we so often fail accomplishing desirable
results in the field ? This is indeed a serious evil,
and d it be allowed to spread, must eventually terminate in the ruin of our cause.
FALL AND WINTER TRADE.
HAYNES&LAWTON,
^£) IMPORTERS OF prrj
W OH.OOISL3E33F8.-5r, If
•€S-X£*uss>*cc-.£M**e,
Prenoli Cliina;
Tatole c-ixtXery,
CLOCKS,   MIRRORS,
Plaited and Britannia Ware,
Rave on band and are constantly receiving a very
large and full assortment of the above Goods,
which they are telling in quantities to suit, at the
Very Lowest Market Kates.
We call particular attention to our CLOCKS
vhich are of
1-TF  MEW BAVEM-  CLOCK COMPANY'S MANUFACTURE,
(Formerly lhe Jerome  Company,)
For which we are
SOLE AGENTS FOR    I .IFORNIA.
16     Sansome Street, Corner Merchant,
023Zm San Francisco.
Cairo, Dec. 23.—We have tho following additional in regard to the Rebel raid on the Mobile nnd
Ohio road. Their force consists of a full brigade
and six pieces of artillery. They first crossedt the
Tennessee, and marched direct to Lexington. They
were met on the 8th, by about two Cavalry regiments, with two pieces of artillery, under Golonel
Ingersol. who had been sent against them, and a
battle of three hours endued. The Federals were
lorced to give way, their lost being seven killed and
wounded, and one hundred and twenty four were
captured. The Rebel lows was thirty five killed and
wounded.    They captured our artillery.
Last night the rebels commenced their retreat,
having approached wilhin seven miles of Columbus
The damage done to the rond is said noi to be so
great us might be expected. Several bridges barn
been burned, but it is thought that the trestle work
is all out damages will probably bo repaired in two
weeks.
Cincinnati, Doe. 23.—Passengers from Loxing
ton to night report that the excitement which prevailed there for some days was increased last (rfgfi
by the burning o( a large building containing com-
miscary stores. It is believed that it is tho work
of Rome of Morgan's men. Martial law was declar-
d there to-day, and every road leading to the city
closely guarded.
Washington, Dec. 23.—The reiident has issued
on order to the Army of the Potomac, complimenting the courage and skill of the troops in crossing
and recrossing the river, and the bravery with which
they maintained an unequal contest against an en*
trenched enemy.
The Senate and Rouse have adopted a resolution
to-day. that when they adjourn it will be until the
first Monday In January.
Washington, Dec. 15.—At eight o'clock last
night four hundred rebel cavalry made n dash into
Poolsville, Maryland, where only twenty five Federals were stationed. After a brief but determined
straggle, nnd only when the building in which the
Federals were quartered, was on fire, our men surrendered. The rebels lost two killed and thirteen
wounded.
Nashviu,k, Dec. 15.—The Rebels have rcoccu-
pied Franklin, from   which place they
bv Gen.   Stanley, a few days since.
ere  driven
The Richmond Examiner sny* the preparations
olthe United Statta to subjugate the Soulh, are
now truly gigantic. In ihe East, Weft and Xorth
on land and water, everywhere, and on all sides,
the mo-renients of the Federal army and fleets indicate zeal, hope, fanaticism, and a desperate avid-
ity. that should banish from every Southerner's
mind all thought of an early peace, and nerve every
loyal Southern hand for battle, in which there wil'
be no quarter. Northern Virginia is again overrun,
Richmond, Petersburg. Weldon, Charleston and
Mobile are once more threatened. Texas, undefended, lies hopelea, bleeding, in the power of the ene
my, and forces are being concentrated in Missour
and Kansas for the invasion of Arkansas. Commu
nication between the West and Richmond is menac
od at Chattanooga and Knoxville. This Mississippi
River and its tributaries are bristling with gunboais
for operations as coons us the floods come.
It is rumored that Jeff. Davis bas offered a million bales, of cotton lor sale at Ik cents a pound.
payable in gold. He agrees to give permission for
its shipment, the buyers to arrange with the United
States Government as to exemption from seizure
on lbe high seas.	
New Yoiik, Dec. 24.—The schooner Mary E
Morgan reports having been fired at twice by the
pirate Alabama, while entering the port ol EasseaH
Dominica, ou the 27th ult. She first saw her taking in provisions at the Island of Guadaioupe.
Tbe King ot England's Army in France, Normandy, and before Calais, besides the lords, consisted of 31,294 combatants and attendants, and
their pay for 1 year, 131 days was £127,201,29, and
9d. The following specifications will furnish an idea
of the military pay and service in tbe reign of Edward HI.: "To Edward, Prince of Wales, being
in the King's service in Normandy, France, and Cal
ais with his retinue, for his wages of war, 20s. a
day ; eleven banereta. <?ach 4s. a day ; 102 Knights,
2s a day . 264 esquires, each 12d. a day ; *iS4 archers on borBeback, each 6d. a day ; 69 foot archers,
each 3d. a day ; 513 Welshmen, whereof one chaplain, at Gd. a day; one physician,'one herald, five
ensigns, 25 sergeants, or officers over 20 men, each
4d. day; 480 footmen, each 2d. a day. To Henry,
Earl of Lancaster, with retinue, and one other Earl-
each 6s. 8d. aday ; e'even bannerets, each 4s. a day;
193 Knights eacb 2s. a day ; 512 esquires, each I2d_
a day ; 4G men at arms, and 612 archers on horseback, each 6d. a day. To William. Earl of Northampton, tho retinue as flame rate. To Thomas Hatfield Bishop of Durham, 6s. and 8d. a day ; (the in
come of tbe Bishop of Durham is now lew than
4130,000 a year) 3 banerets, 48 Knights, Ib-i es-
miires, 81 archers, on horseback, as above, lo
Ralph, Baron Stafford, and his retinue^ as bovo.
A wise man says he has heard of but one old
woman wbo kissed ber cow, hut be knows of many
thousand young onee who bave kissed very great
calves.
Washington, Dec-24.—In tbe house yesterday
Mr. Blake reported a bill authorising the Fostmas.
ter Geueral to establish the money order system.
It proposes a charge of five cents on islO, or more
than §10 and less than $20. and ten cents ou all
additional sums of $10 or less ; five cent duplicates
tobe issued when tbe orders are lost. The bill
passed.
Tbe House on the motion of Sargent of California, adopted the resolution instructing the Committee on Ways and Means to inquire iuto the expediency of providing bylaw (or an assistant Commissioner of Iulernal Revenue for the Pacilic
States and Territories, who should have general
control of malters on that subject tinder the direction of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue al
Washington.       _	
We have reports abont  the prodigious strength
of the fortifications Vicksburg is defended by, and
the marvelous number of guns.    The rebels there
claim that their works extend back from the river
bt miles, wilh over 200 guns in position.
From Mcxlto.
The following items are from letters in the Echo
du Racifiepn:
The Revolution in Lower California Is complete.
Riverot is deposed, and Navurrete is Governor.—■
Airiolft, who lead the revolutionary movement, was
banished by Navarrcre, who nwfl his position to the
revoludon. The decree ol banishment, it is said, is
in direct violation of promises made by Navarrete.
re is much discontent therefo e and already
there are rumors ot auuther revolution. Within
forty years there have been sixty Governors in Low
cr Calilornia, and not one of them ha* been able to
ltnin himself in offiee throug the constitutional
tenn.
The salt  mine of San Jose, which   furnished tba
some to maintain the Government of Lower Call'
fornia. and was worth, according to some estimates,
$1,000,000 has been sokl by Juare* to Fortunato
V«ga* The price is variously stated at $14,000 and
$80,000.
Juarez has ordered Placido "Vega, of Sinaloa, to
present himself at the city of Mexico, and in case of
refusal, the military are to take him by force
The Fanny Afajor had arrived at Maz*tlan from
San Francisco, with four Ions of powder and many
arms.
It is said that the Secretary ol Gov Vega has been
sent to San Francisco, to purchase arms and clothing (or the new contingent which is to go to Mexico
The painter, Fortunato Arrcola. has been sent to
San Francisco to got a monument, surmounted by a
bust of Zarngoza. The monument is to be erected
u the public square of Mazatlan.
A Frenchman, named Jean Bronchery, a partner
n'the house nf Cavailhon & Roth, committed sui-
;ide at La Paz- The cause, according to rumor*
wits trouble in business.
Mejia, the Conservative General, had taken Quere-
taro, and was marching on Guanajuato. It was
rumored that Lozuda, another Couservativn General, had taken Duntngo, Lozada had previously
eked, defeated and driven back some troops, on
the way from Maz-itlan to join the army of the East.
The high clergy, who were exiled by Juarez, havo
formally pronounced in (avor  ofthe French.
Cairo, Dec. 22d.—It is yet in doubt as   to tbe
amount of injuries done to the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad by the rebel raid, and as near as can be
ascertained tbe facts are these : On Friday last the
rebels, variously estimated at from 3.000 to 10,000
made a break on the railroad north of Jackson.
Teun-, and cemmenced moving this way. We
therefore are unable to bear anything from the
territory tbey pass over. Tliey have already taken
Carroll Station, Humbolt, Trentoo, and at last accounts were marching on Union City. Large quantities of colton and considerable of otber property
were destroyed in tbeir march.
Passenger train from Columbusr on Friday, got
through to Jacksou and is tbe last train over
road.
At Hickman, Ky., ibe people are in great terror
and many of them are leaving and coming here,
An effort is being made from Columbus and below
to catpure these rebels, and if the Tennessee river,
as reported, is risiug, the attempt may prove successful.
The object of tbe rebel movement appears to be
for the purpose of securing sustenance and cutting
off the supplies to our army.
It is reported tbat Holly Springs has fallen again
into rebel hands, bat tbere is ,'nothiog reliable io
, regard to lt.
Santa Fa.—Gen. Carleton has issued an order,
lhat all persons arriving there must report to the
Provost Marsh*!. Strangers are idso to exhibit a
written authority under which tbey can travel and
ive satisfaciory evidence of their loyalty.
.It is rumored that a body of Texans,[6000 strong
with twelve guns, are marching on Sauta Fe, via
La Paz and Jasel Pas, under Gen. Baylor; but
this requires confirmation.
It is understood that the Secretary of the Treasury has completed his finance bill, recommending
a nine hundred million loan at an interest of not
over 7 3 10 per cent, and repeal the 5-20 conversion act. He adheres firmly to the opinion expressed in his annual report, tbat tbe money can
be raised by this loan.
JVew York, Dec. 22.—The official returns of
the losses at Fredericksburg are 1,128 killed, 9, i00
wounded, and   2,078 missing.
The Statement lhat Bun.side has tendered his
resignation is not believed by members of his staff,
and is probably untrue.
It is stated that 9,309 applications have been
made for pensions under the act of July last—9,04?
in the army, and 2(10 in tbe  Davy,
The steamer Mill Boy, while taking cotton at
Commerce on Wednesday last, was fired upon by a
band ol guerrillas. On her return to Helena she
reported the facts, and the guuboat Inlet, wilh a
detachment o( in fa u try, went to Commerce and
burned the town and plantations for live miles
around.
A RivAf, to Si.cnAMBSTO.—It is said that a town
to rival Sacramento is to be established twalve
miles further down tbe river, at a place called tho
Russian Embarcadero. G. W.Mowe bas purchased
three farms there, containing about one thousand
acres, for $12,500 The Union says the land is
no higher than in Sacramento, and adds; It ia
probable that the proposed new town will start out
as a rival oTboth Sultervtlle and Sacramento. It
is supposed tbat parties connected witb the Sacramento Valley Railroad Company contemplate,
either through tbe company or by means of a separate organization, the construction of a braocb of
ihe road from Brighton tothe site of the new
town. '
T.*x on Minks.—Bo to Houses of thn Nevada
Legislature bave passed tbe revenue bill, wbicb
levies a tax of 30 cents on the $100 of grosi proceeds of the mines.   There ara some other pointa
on  which the houu
may yet fail.
n are not agreed, bo the bill
A Mr. Gartshore. of Hamilton, Canada, has $4,-
000 damages for the loss of an eye by the careless
handling of firearms hy a Dr.  Williams.
An excellent sulphur cpring in Corral Hollow
near the Commercial Coal Company's claim, San
Joaquin county, has been discovered. An iron'
mine has also been found in the wme vicinity.
A rich man named Sami Brown. 66 years old,
and long a resident of Marin county, committed
suicide by hanging himself in a barn, near Petaluma, on the 4ih ult.
A bill has been introdncd in the Neviula Terri-
toiinl Legislature, looking to the erection ol a State
government. ^ ^^	
Leprosy prevails to an alarming extent in the
British West India colonies.
"Walk w'th the Besuthul,'' is the title of some
verses which have b-en iroing the round of some
of tbe papers. Old Skuddy attempted to follow
his advice, and after promenading with a pretty
girl, went home and was met by an indignant
wife. He says lie will not follow the advice ol a
poet a second tim".	
" If ever you have a depute with any one about
mouey," said a seedy fellow to a rich friend, 'just
leave it to me."	
It is often easier tomiboni a false witness against
the humble, than to find men wbo date speak tba
truth against lhe powerlul-