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VOL. VI.
&os %n%zlts 0tar:
PUBLISHED EVERr SATURDAT MORNING-,
At Cells' Building,  Main Street, Los Angeles
(Opposite Bella Union Hotel )
. BY  H.  HAMILTON.
TERMS:
SalMcription. per annum, in advance..$5 00
For Six Months,  o nX
For Three Months .."*"  % Wk
Single Number ........... o 25
Advertisements inserte at TwoDoIlars per square
of ten lines, for the first insertion ; and One
Dollar per square for each subsequent insertion.
A liberal deduction made to Yearly Advertisers.
Agents.—The following gentlemen are authorized Agents for the Star : '
L. P. Fiama San Francisco.
*. V. Hau.. .  San Gabriel.
Messrs. KNOX * Wsistiee Monte
Cot. Iba Thomfsom ,.;.    ,    Mantel
?• 9t*Z*:~- I'...'. Santa'Barbara.
Jodok p. A. Thomas , San Bernardino.
L. M. Jacobs San Diego.
"WELLS, FARGO & CO'S
A Joint Stock Company with  a capital of
9500,000,
Wt&Z, dispatch an Express from the City of
Los Aaifeles,-by every Steamer, to all parts ef Cali-
crnia, Oregon, the Atlantic States and Europe, in charge
ef regular and experienced Messengers.
IETTERS,PARCELS, PACKAGES and-TREASURE
eecelve'd ana conveyed to destination with safety and dispatch. Collections made, Orders and Commissions filled,
*od all business pertaining to an Express and forwarding
business, attended to with promptness and care.
Sight bills of exchange procuredon all the principal cities
ofthe Atlantic States, Oregon and Europe.
an? H. N. ALEXANDER, Aghnt.
PACIFIC EXPRESS COMPANY.
THE undersigned, Agent   -fc^^SSQto
of the ,l PACIFIC EXPRESS ^jfivS^jj^y
COMPANY," will despatch by every Steamer
*x^<»A'' .^ress, in charge ofa Special Messenger, to
SANTA BARBARA,
SAN LUIS OBISPO,
MONTEREY,
SAN FRANCISCO, and
All parts of Northern and Southern Mines.
„ —Abso—
Oregon,   Atlantic  States and   Europe.
COLLECTIONS made in all of the above named places.
TREASURE, PARCELS,  PACKAGES and LETTERS forwarded.
DRAFT3 purchased in San Franeiaco on the Atlantic
States and Europe.
Particular attention paid to the forwarding of Gold Dust
to the Mint for coinage.
Treasure, Letters, etc., received up to the latest moment
*nd ensured to destination
un7 JOS. A. FORT, Ag«nt.
tirape Boxes anil Sawdust.
THE UNDESIGNED HAS MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO
furnish Grape Packers with Boxes of all sizes, of the
meat suitable material, and dry Sawdust to any extent,
ujwsti terms lower than they can be had from San Francises, and of better quality.
•Samples will be forwarded immediately, and contracts
■* ate red into, and an ample stock always kept on hand.
M. KELLER.
I/).-* Angeles, Jnne 7, 185*5. *	
NEW   ESTABLISHMENT.
Cabinet Making, Upholstering and
UNDERTAKING.
The subscriber would respectfully announce to the citizens of
Lob Angeles and surrounding
country, that he is now manu-
•facturing at his hew scund no MAIN STREET three doors
south of the United States Hotel, Furniture of every
style and finish >>n the mnpt reasonable terms.
Tbe Undertaking: Business
Will receive the strictest attention, as he will endeavor
to keep in hand COFFINS of every style. , Persons from
the coutttry can have a Coffin of any finish at one hours'
ftotice.
UptiOlstering
lu all iU branches.
Spring Seat Sofas and Chairs neatly repaired, equal to
new.
AU orders filled with promptness and dispatch.
*P3»    !■.■• v»<*u... .*..»»  .. ..— t.. p~— . r    _
tffi~ Keaiember the place—Main street, opposite wu-
Uasns' Grocery.
un7 JAMES D   BRADY.
Vegetable Market.
i'©'
IVew Fruit &
THE undersigned having purchased the entire stock of
Groceries and Liquors of Jons MoDonough & Co., beg
leave to inform his friends and the public that he h&B refitted and made great improvements in the store, and also
opened, in connection with the
Grocery and Liquor Bu iness,
A Fruit and Vegetable Market.
AT THE OLD STAND ON
IMC jjm. »c i^ar   358 -«r mm. jstc; :«E3 '-mz'9
(Opposite Pine's Hotel, J a few doors from Commercial   Street,
Where-will constantly be found a choice assortment of
-the above articles cheap for CASH.
gf Country Traders are respectfully requested to call
And examine the goo Is.
«ar AU hinds of Country Produce taken  In
exchange.
£&• Remember the place— Opposite Pine's Ho
tel, Main street, Los Angeles.
n'n7 . JOSEPH RICE.-
SEWING MACHINES.
&R0VER, BAKER & CO.'S PATENT.
THE undernigned has on hand and is constantly receiving a su pply of tbe above superior machines, together with duplicate part*,. Needles, Thread, So., which he
will sell at reasonable rates.
S. B.   Machines repaired and warranted.
S. O. BRIGHAM, Bole Agr>nt.
Por California. Oregon, and the entire Pacific Coast,
Office. Sansome street, near California,
J«7—3m opposite Tehama House, San Francisco.
For Sale,'
BY THE CASE OR  PACKAGE,
In quantities to suit,
T 01TO BTXL PAPER, LEGAL CAP; LETTER PAPER, INK
\j BROAD BILL PAPER, FOOLSCAP, NOTE PAPER, PENCILS, BLANK BOOKS, WAFERS, &c, &0,
Noisy Carriers Booh and Stationery Co.,
87 Battery st.
my3—3m
and 64 and ,
Long Wharf, San Francisco.
C.,r\ KIMBALL. President.
Carriage and Blacksmith Shop.
By JOHN GOLLER.
LOS ANGELES   STREET,
NEAR THE FOOT  OF COMMERCIAL.
THE subscriber respectfully inform s the publicgenerally that
he will keep constantly tin hand,
and will manufacture to order,
"Coaches, Buggies, Wagons, Carts &c,
In a neat and workmanlike manner. He has on hand jand
for sale a fine stock of Easiern White Oak and Hickory
Flank andaxels. He keeps constantly on hand a large va-
-Jltsty of Cart and Buggy wheels, Spokes, Felloes, Shafts,
B«ok Yokes,Double and singletrees.
Horse Shoeing and Blacfcsmithing
In allits various branches, executed witShpromptnessanTl
dispatch. Partfenlar attention will he given tothe manufacture and repair of PLOWS, HARROWS, and other Farming TJntensils. He has an extensive assortment of Iron axels, Springs. Bolts, Plow and Spring steel, and other m«,ie-
riilpertaiiffrag to the business, too numerous to mention.
Alto, 20 Tons of Blacksmiths' Coal.
-Witt none but the best of workmen in bis employ, he
feeljoonfldentthat he oan give entire satisfaction to his
enetonaegs.
ugir .JOHN GOLLER
LOS   AJVTGELES,  CAL.,   SATUKI)AY,  OCTO^EK *4,  1856.
NO. 21,
mum Carts.
O.K. THOM. a81Ma_
THOM & SIMS,
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law.
OFFICE—ON MAIN STREET,
(Opposite the Bella Union Hotel.) nnT
•Tol3.il ~%7W.  snore.
COUNTY CLERK.
Fees   payable   Invariably  In   advance.
X>r- Oaofter,
OFFICE   AND   DRUG   STORE,
LOSS ANGELES  STREET,
Adjoining Keller's Store.
PRIVATE RESIDENCE-BOWK'S BUILDING,
MAIN STREET. un 7  *
Uhas. R. Johxboh. h. S. AlXANSOH
JOHNSON & ALLANSON,
Successors to  Alexander  d)   Melius.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers In  GENERAL.
MERCHANDISE,
MAIN STREET. Los Angeles. un7
SOLOMON   LAZAED,
IMPORTER,
And Wholesale and Retail Dealer In
French,   English   and   American
Dry. Goods.
Corner of Melius Row, Los Angeles.     aug 9
AUG. W. TIMMS.
Forwarding and Commission Merchant,
San Pedro and Los Angeles, Cal.,
7 H. READ, Agent, Los Angeles.
.33.  G-.  Te3r/\T.T.,
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
Blank  Boohs, Staple  and fancy  Stationery,
Writing Paper, &c. &c.
Corner of Front and Commercial Streets,
SAN FRANCISCO.
Ariiriiflt.9, 1856. 3m
us. wl ii hep inn.
GIVES NOTICE TO THE RANCHEROS AND
Butchers pi this vicinity that lie will give the
highest price for Hides, Calf, Sheep, and Goat
Skins, and for Wool.
^0- Liberal advances made on contracts for
the coming clip of Wool.
XjiXT2M0333H..
A general assortment of Red wood and Pine
Lumber, lor sale at the Lumber Yard on Alameda
street, near Aliso street.
Office—Almeda Street, one door from the corner of Aliso street. un7
JUST  RECEIVED,   ■
NEW"  SPRING  GOODS.
Hich, Hewmark & Co.,
COMMERCIAL   STREET,    .
"VTrOUUJ rospectfully inform their friends andtnepub-
VV   lie generally, that they have now on haud, and are
receiving by every at earner, a large and splendid arJBort-
snt of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods.
Also, a large assortment of
SuL3aa.xxi.ex* OXotlxin.gr.
comprising the newest and most fashionable styles, selected oxpresssly for the trade in this city and vicinity.
Ladles' anrl {gentlemen's Hosiery in great variety,
And a thousand articles we have not room to enumerate.
Their former patrons and the public are solicited tn
examine their stock before purchasing elsewhere, as
they are determined to keep the best goods, and the prices
cannot fail to suit.
DonH forget the name— Rich, IVewmark
& Co., COMMERCIAL STREET.     juu7
Hrotlce.
"VTOTICE IS HERbliY OIVEN. that all persons cutting
J^j Wood or otherwise treripassing upon my Rancho of
Santa.Anita, in the Township of San Gabriel, will be pro
seen ted to the extent of the law.
JOSEPH A. ROWE
Los Angeles, March 29.1856 is tf
JONAS G. CLARK & CO.
128 Washington street,
SAN J-RANCISC1.
IMPORTERS,
Wholesale and detail Dealers,
In every description of
FURNITURE, BEDDING, &c. &c.
WAREROOMS,
In the Building opposite Washington Market,
(Formerly known as the Clipper Warehouse,)
And 49 and 51 Fourth street, between J and K
streets, Sacramento.
We have ou exhibition and in great variety,
ROSEWOOD,MAHOGANY, WALNUT, OAK AND
PAINTED
PARLOR AND CHAMBER SETS,
SOFAS,
OTTOMANS,
LOUNGES,
AND EASY CHAIBS,
Work, Centre, Dining, Extension and Fancy
T jA. JB L 3E3 JS .
Merchants' and Lawyers' Desks,
BOOKCASES,
SECRETARIES,
BUREAUS,
SIDEBOARDS and
WHAT-NOTS.
Ofike and Kitchen Furniture,
Of all qualities, newest style and most approved
make.
Large and small French Plate Mantel and Pier
06- For the TRADE, we have a large stock,
on dippers to arrive heavy shipments, and will
receive regular and .omplete INVOICES of goods
adapted to the wants of the Interior and coast.
3&g- Particular attention and csre given to
TRADE, ORDERS and the FURNISHING of
Hotels and Public Buildings.
Goods purchased will be sent to Steamers,
Vessels, and all parts of the city without charge.
JONAS G. CLARK & CO.,
No. 128 Washington street,
aug 30 3ra.
Democratic State Convention.
This body assembled at Sacramento, on Tuesday, Sept. 9th, at Rev. Mr. Benton's church, and
was called to order at half past 2 o'clock, by B-
F. Washington, Chairman of the State Central
Committee.
After a brief address by Mr. Washington, Mr.
W. J. P. Hoge, of San Francisco, was nominated
temporary chairman. On taking the chair Mr. H.
made a few appropriate remarks, which were well
received. Mr. Horton, of Solano, was appointed
Secretary; Joseph Frazier, Sergeant-at-Arms. and
Mr, Jenning Assistant.
On motion of Mr. Griffith, a committee of one
from eaah delegation, was appointed a committee
on credentials, and the Convention took a recess
till 8 P. M.
On re-assembling, this committee reported, and
the rest of the evening was occupied with the consideration of their report.
Wednesday, Sept. 10.—The Convention met at
11 o'clock, to-day, pursuant to adjournment.
The Committee on permanent organization reported the following names as officers of the Con
vention:—
President—Jos. P. Hoge, of San Francisco.
Vice-Presidents—Messrs. G. P. Potter, of Nevada ; M. Milne, of Mariposa ; Mr. J. O'Neil, of Monterey ; Col. W. McClure, of Placer; Mr. A. J.
Laird, of Nevada; and Don Andies Pico, of Los
Angeles.
Secretary—W. A. Mix, of Shasta.
Assistant Secretaries—W. J.Eooton, of Solano;
Henry Meredith. ofNevada.
Sergeant-at-Arms—R. F. Mauldin, of Sacramento.
Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms—J. J.|Frazier,Yuba.
They were all elected by acclamation.
The committee reported the following order of
business in making nominations :—
1st, Congressman for Southern District;
2d, Ditto for Northern District.
3d, Clerk of Supreme Court.
4th, Superintendent of Public Instruction.
5th, Four Electors.
6th, State Central Committee; and lastly, Resolutions.
Mr. Mandevillr, of Tuolumne, was President,
and Mr. C. E. Thorn, of Los Angeles, was Secretary of this committee.
Mr. Hoge made a short speech upon taking ths
chair. Faith in tbe success of the Democratic
party was a religious feeling withliim. He believed God only allows their party to be defeated when
be wishes to punish some great national errors.—
Now, he did not see any signs of such displeasure
of Providence, and was sure of victory. He sta
ted that the watchword of the party, when they
go into the coming campaign, should be " The Union as it was—the Union as it is, and, the Union
as it ever shall be."
. Mr. Mandeville moved that they proceed to the
regular order of business, which was the nominating of candidates.
The following gentlemen were nominated for
First Congressman from the Southern District:—
Chas. L. Scott, Tuolumne ; Frank Tilford, San
Francisco; »W. L. Dull ey, of Calaveras ; Pablo De
La Guerra, Santa Barbara.
Charles L. Scott, of Tuolumne, was elected for
Congress, from Southern District, on the 3d ballot, as follows, and was declared the unanimous
nominee of the Convention: Scott, 161; Tilford,
131 ; Dudley, 1.
C. Fairfax, of Tuba county, was nominated for
Clerk of the Supreme Court. A. J. Moulder, of
San Francisco, for Superintendent of Public In-
structfon.
For Presidential Electors,—Geo. Freanor, of
Siskiyou, Don Augnstin 01 vera, of Los Angeles, De
La Torra, of San Francisco, and A. C. Bradford,
of San Joaquin.
Ou the completion of the electoral ticket, the
gentlemen nominated, were called upon to address the Convention.
Mr. Olvera being called for, came forward and
addressed the Convention in the Spanish language,
which was translated by Mr. Frisble :
Gentlemen of the Convention : You can ap.
predate the embarrassment under which I labor—
speaking to strangers and in a strange language;
but the enthusiasm and energy that are here evinced, warm my heart and nerve my energies for the
contest that is so fast approaching. I have seen
and understood sufficiently the glorious principles inscribed upou the democratic banners, to
make me a firm, unwavering democrat.
I shall go with the standard of tbe party which
you have entrusted to me, and shall carry with
me in the contest the prayers of my people to the
Great God to crown witb success our efforts and
our cause. [Cheers, and three cheers for Augus-
tin Olvera.]
The commute appointed to draft the address and
resolutions, made the following report.
To the People of the State of California.
Your convention in closing its labors, congratulate the democracy of the State of California on
its present position and its future prospects.
At our late National c n vention, held at Cincinnati, a platfoi m was adopted replete witb sound
sense, distinctly defining the course of that great
political party to which we belong, and clearly annunciating that foreign and domestic policy which
it has ever been the great aim ofthe democratic
party to uphold and maintain, and to which we invite a cordial and unanimous assent. At that convention were nominated respectively, as candidates for the President and Vice President of the
United States, James Bucbanan, of Pennsylvania,
and John C Breckinridge, of Kentucky ;- the former a statesman who has grown grey in tbe service of his country—well acquainted with the
policy of fordgn powers—perfectly conveisant
with the machinery of European cabinets, and to
whose experienced hands we may safely trust the^
destinies of the Republie in its various and complicated relations with the other powers ofthe
globe.   The latter, John 0. Breckinridge, though
The London tailors once sent a memorial to
Parliament, which commenced, as follows:  "We,
Su Franeisco-j a younger laborer io the politics! field, a nan- of* the peoples/ England."
unquestionable ability well calculated to assist in
the administration of the government, and both
possessing a private character and public reputation which may safely challenge the investigation
of a world.
At a time like the present when fanaticism and
intolerance are rearing their iydra heads in various sections of the Union, we calmly and confidently invite attention to the doctrines of the democratic party as expressed in the|Cincinnati platform, believing as we do, those doctrines fully
calculated to snstaln the integrity of our national
Union in tbe time of difficulty and danger. Guaranteeing to every State its respective privileges
they trample on the rights of none, they broach
no new and dangerous political heresies calculated to subvert the original articles of confederacy
and endanger the safety of the Union—they strive
by no mercenary appeals to array one section of
the country in hostile attitude against another,
but in the true spirit of the original compact, declare the perfect integrity of the Union in- its fullest aDd most ample sense. We seek not to prescribe to any man the mode in which he shall worship his Creator, nor will we drive by intolerance
from our shores, oppressed of any clime or nation.
We welcome as an addition to national wealth and
strength, the honest industry of other lands guaranteeing to those who may choose to become willing and worthy citizens of the Republic " equal
rights, jpual privileges, and exact justice to all."
In coWsslusion, we congratulate ihe gallant democracy of California on the perfect unanimity
which has pervaded our councils. Difficult and
delicate questions of national and domestic policy
have been met and argued in the happiest spirit
of compromising unanimity. "Bear and forbear"
has been our motto, and we now present in favor
of our national and State nominees an unbroken
array, an undivided front, an impenetrable phalanx, against which our foes may spend their shafts
in vain. In the full confidence that those time
honored principles for which we have so long contended, are again about to assert their proud supremacy over the factional " isms" of the day, we
bid yon a kind farewell until on the Ides of November we shall meet again once more to celebrate
a Democratic triumph in this El Edorado of the
Western world.
Resolved, That the Democracy of the State of
California unanimously endorse and cordially approve the platform of the Democratic party, as
adopted in the Cincinnati Convention.
Resolved, That the Democracy of the State of
California decidedly and unequivocally advocate
and approve the construction of the Pacific Railroad as a measure of the greatest importance not
only tothe State of California, but to the Union at
large, and hereby urge upon the Federal Government and out national representatives of the
State, at Washington, the necessity of using their
most united exertions and utmost endeavors to secure the construction of this truly important
work.
Resolved, That the liberal and enlightened policy of our democratic government in opening to
the hardy pioneer the broad field of our public
lands, as an invitation to his industry and enterprise, has already Secured the affection of our early settlers, and that we regard the extension of
that policy so far as to secure a homestead to
every honest settler, free of charge, against the
vicissitudes of fortune, as the wisest, most just and
reasonable course which the General Government
can pursue; and we earnestly recommend it to
the serious attention our Representatives at Washington,
Resolved, That the Democracy of the State of
California are in favor of guaranteeing to every
State and Territory the rights and privileges secured to them by the constitution and laws of the
country—that for them there is neither North,
South, East, or West; and that duly regarding
the importance of .the whole as a Union, they, as a
unit ofthe Confederacy, will jealously guarantee
the rights of each individual State.
Resolaed, That we recommend the utmost economy in the appropriation and disbursement of all
public moneys, tbat we hold all public officers
strictly accountable for the administration of the
public funds, that we regard it as a cardinal principle of Democracy to preserve unimpaired the
credit and resources of the State, and that be who
commits tbe slightest defalcation in this respect
is unworthy the support, and has justly forfeited
the respect and confidence of the Democratic par-
ty-
Resolved, That we cordially welcome to the
ranks of the Democracy, and receive into full
brotherood and communion, those old-line Whigs
and members of other parties, who, regarding the
Democratic party as the great conservative party
ofthe Union, now join with ns in the existing
struggle, to preserve the Constitution.
Resolved, That in James Buchanan of Pennsylvania, and John C. Breckinridge, of Kentucky, the
Democracy recognize leaders of whom they may
well be proud ; of unsullied public character, and
unspotted private reputation ; and tbat they will
use all honorable endeavors to secure for them a
triumphant majority in the El Dorado of tbe Pacific
Resolved, That in tbe nominees of this Convention we recognize men worthy of our implicit confidence, and deserving of our undivided support,
and hereby pledge to them the unanimous vote of
tbe Democracy of this State.
Resolved, That we are in favor of, and recommend the party to vote for, at the coming election, tbe proposed amendment of section 2, article
10, of the ConstitBtion—which amendment provides tbat no new State Constitution shall be adopted without a direct vote of the people.
Resolved, Tbat we do- bow adjonrn to meet at
the polls in tbe month of November next, and add
our efforts to swell tbe triumph which then awaits
the Democracy at the Union.
Recent Supreme court Decisions.
The Supreme Court, in session at Sacramento,
rendered decisions in twenty-nine cases Monday
week.   We notice the following!
DtsQCAtmCATioN or Joroks.—On the trial of
the cause of the People vs. Nathan Cottfe, in the
court below, one of the jurors stated that" he bad;
expressed an opinion in the case, which- was dependent upon what he had heard at the time he so
expressed It. he expressed do qualification." Of
was held that the party was an Incompetent juror,
and a new trial was ordered.
The Homestead Law.—In the case of Holden
vs. Pinney, the Court remarks : We attempted) In
certain previous eases, to give such a construction
to the homestead law of this State as would reconcile some of its imperfections, but with no hope
that we could be successful iu establishing any
rule which could be applied to all its absurdities'
and contradictions. It was the earnest desire of
tbis CoOrt that the Legislature would have-passed
some A<St relieving these cases from the embarrassment which surrounds them, and- establish'this
classof titles upon a well defined and substantial
basis. Neither the wishes of the Conrt nor the
Bar have, however, been realized in this respect,
and we are left to determine each case upon its in*
dividual merits.
The conclusion drawn from the cases already
decided, are—
First—Tbat the homestead is the family residence, and in order to constitute a homestead, there
must be an actual occupancy, with the intention of
dedicating the premises to such purpose.
Second—That occupancy is prim* facie evidence of such intention, and imparts notice.
Third'—That when the premises have acquired
the character of a homestead, by .actual occupancy
with-that intention, the estate thus created cannot
be destroyed, except by the concurrence of both'
husband and wife, neither will their removal' from'
the premises operate as an abandonment.
Fourth—That the question of homestead is a
question of fact, and the presumption arising from
residence, may be defeated from- facts and circumstances aliunde.
An AssAoii* and Battery not a Fra*bb;—In the
application of Joseph Prader on habeas corpus,
the Court held tbat a person may not be arrested'
on a'civil action to answer the judgment obtained
against him in an action ot assault and battery.-
Such a judgment is a debt as much as~ though recovered in an action of assumpsit.- Prader was
therefore discharged.
Right of Juries.—The Jury have no power to'
assess the punishment in case' of gi'and larceny,
except when,in the exefcise of their discretion,
they see proper to inflict the punishment of death,
—'The People vs. Ramon Buelna.
 «» S>   ii   IS s»  	
Anecdote of James Buchanan.—Aside from his-
superior statesmanship and his admitted competency for the Presidency, (says the Louisville'
Times) it is not exaggerated1 praise to affirm that
no public man in the United1 States'enjoys a more'
unsullied personal reputation' than James Bucbanan. When vipers assail bim' they gnaw a file. Before his unspotted personal excellence the grizzly
form of calumny shrinks abashed into ber gloomy
caverns. In proof of the eminent personal uprightness of James Buchanan, many interesting
facts might be stated.   For the present a single
one will suffice.
When Mr. Buchanan first entered Congress; ite.
was the universal custom for Senators'and Representatives not only to frank their* own o irrespond-
ence, but to grant their frank freely' to friends
whenever requested. The rates of postage then
being much higher than at present, a Iai'ge amount
of revenuewas thus kept out of the coders of
Uncle Sam.' On a certain occasion a leading
friend of Mr, Buchanan approached' him, and
handing bim a large letter or package, requested
his frank as a Representative in Congress.
"Is the letter on public business," asked Mr,
Buchanan, turning it in bis hand,
"It is a letter on private business," said-theoth-
er; "a letter containing an enclosure to my wife-
As the postage will amount to full one dollar, I
am anxious to save it."
" Sir," said Mr. Buchanan, with marked emphasis, "if yonare poor I will give you a dollar, but
so long as I am connected1 with Government by
no aot of mine will I ever* consent to defraud the
National Treasury out of one cent of its honest
revenue.   Never, sir, never, never."
And this was characteristic of tbe man; The
same uprightness haa he exhibited throughout his
entire public career. So tenacious, we learn, was
Mr. Buchanan over the just interests of the Government, that he would not frank a letter of his
own on private business. He that is- faithful ia
the least is faithful also in the greatest. To such
a man can the Presidency of the United States be
committed witb perfect safety.-
Quartz Mine and Mill in Sacramento-Go.—-We'
were yesterday shown some very rich specimens
of quartz, taken from a vein owned by Messrs. Ha-
gen, Thrush and Winders, two-miles east of Prairie City, on Alder creek. Tbe lead is three and a
half feet thick, runs north aud south, has a dip of
fifty degrees, and orops out for the length of two'
thousand feet. The proprietors are about commencing tbe erection of a mill,- to be propelled by
water power, which will be finished1 during the
winter, and wben completed will be tbe first quartz
mill erected in Sacramento county. The Natoma
ditch runs past tbe lead.—Sac. Union.
Doctor Kane.—The U.S. Senate, on the 11th
ult., passed the joint resolution from tbe House,
directing the Secretary of the Navy to cause to be
struck and presented to Dr. Kane, Bis officers and'
men respectively, such appropriate medals as in
the judgment of the said Secretary shall express
the high estimation in which Congress holds their
respective merits and services.
The Antelope.—Tbis favorite steamer, wblci.
has been laid upon the paBt two moDths for repairs,
made a trial trip last Sunday. Sue has had- forty
feet added to her bow, which has increased !w
epsed considerably.
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