i
Culture of tHc Grape.
All well prepared vineyarán are Bret trenched to
the depth of two feet, at a cost varying from sixty
to one hundred dollars per acre. All the lower
loose Btones is then thrown out during the operation
of trenching, and is used for oonstruoUng the walte
for supporting Ihe terraces into which tho Hill side
is necessarily thrown in order to facilitate ctilliva-
tiou, aud prevent washing or sliding inconsequence
of heavy raius. The ground is then laid oil'into
rows for planting—the rows six feet apart, aud the
vines three feet apart in the rows. There aresome
variations from this, however, but these distances
are those usually adopted. It gives two thousand
lour hundred and twenty plañís to the aere. It is
considered the best policy to plant cuttings at once
in the vineyard where they are to remain, instead
of roots ; as the great difference En cost la not compensated for by the difference In their time of bearing. A viin* does better that is Buffered to grow
where originally planted, taking for granted that
the soil has been properly prepared lor its reception.
Plant two cuttings in a place in a direction of the
slope of the hill; one bud only above ground, the
lower ends Borne distance apart, tbe lop ends close1
together, if oue dies, you have one left; if both live,
pull up one to supply the vacancy elsewhere. Hoots
one year old arc worth twenty-live dollars per thousand.
Nothing need be done the first season except tn
keep the plants free of weeds aud the ground well
stirred ; no standing water should be permitted to
gather about the plants.
The second year, in January or February, or as
much earlier as you please, in fact any trine alter
the plants have cast their leaves, cut them back to
two good eyes; if both start, break out the weakest,
and permit but one to grow ; the plants will need
only the saute sort of culture as the Iirst year ; keep !
the soil well stirred and free of weeds.
The summer pruning during the second year, consists in shortening or breaking the ends of theíaíe-
rals, which grow in the axilla of the leaf.—Do not
break them out. merely shorten them by breaking or
bending over the ends ofthe lateral.
At the commencement ofthe third year, the plants
must be cut back to three or lour eyes, in order to
ensure the growth of two; after they have fairly
started break all olf except the two strongest. The
plants must be staked this year as soon as they are
pruned, and as they progress, the young shoots must
be carefully tied to the stake with bands of rye
straw made pliable by soaking. Treat the laterals
in summer pruning same as before advised.
The fourth year (or first bearing year) the vines
are cut back thus ; there being two main shoots or
canes grown the past year, one—the lowestdown—
is cut back to thres or four eyes—two only being
permitted to grow—the other is designed to bear
the fruit of this year, and is cut back to about five
feet (supposing it ought to have grown beyond that).
T*r~' 7™*" coil this cane into a bow or hoop by
Marshal- ^ier tíll<j ¿own aud tying it to the ¡stake
f ípjjlow twigs ; reason supposed that "'
T   tl .\*.    n''tal diltiision ofthe vigor ofthe
iu 5ae «ew ui gfg-gg borne upon it—it being
we learn that thcdioot at the extremity of the cane
decided by the D share of the juices of the plant.
without prejudiced? üí,tii0 uWcr sUoot i0 =lw
,  .       ' ui those lower down,
meat be true, we Klli, consists in treating the late-
claim has been re codv i sed, with the additional lato be good as a float0 break the end of the stem
cd for in the gran!. toT'? up™ ^Út üiCJm\t *
* . ' of two joints ironi the last
and unoccupied public «■ break oil' the leaves ofthe
sibly somewhere wilhi.mlng of the fruit, luwell
called for in the grant. 6 could bo mope improper,
„„,-,.,     •      ,      , 'i slope ol a hill, unshael-
would take m about as muc. .mlcl. bol (!!10Ul,1, o-
Los Angeles. This is the reatshoubJ-Vpeu)-'.-1. ,
Supreme Court has remanded jhi*,-^' ^,fZ
District Court, sitting at Sa!., or diminishes thevi-
location and survey of t1 ant; the object which is
of the leaves in the ela-
arrested; the whole
is unnatural, and contrary to
It will be recol
land claimed bv Icemcnt of the fifth year the entire
judicial posses'11'^1 k°re the fruit the previous sea-
.     , "   is low down as possible; this opera-
land, as descjavej 0f COurse, the two canes which
definite, produced Ironi the short shoot the year
that at t'-bm of these canes, the most vigorous, is
, .t, {as last year,) to hear the fruit of this
*• ' ,vhile the other shoot is to be cut back to several! yes¡ (leaving only two to grow, however,) in
mt'eisely the same manner as advised at the com-
-leucement ofthe fourth year. Whcr.'the vines get
^o be seven or eight years old, two bearing canes
may be retained, besides the little spur which must
always be left, in addition to the bearing wood, and
as near the ground as possible, to produce the canes
for the ensuing year.
This method embraces the whole principle of vineyard pruning, as generally adopted ; there are other
methods, such as spur pruning, trellis pruning, etc.,
which arc not, however, very extensively practised.
After the vines are pruned aud tied, the next duty
is to dig aud loosen the soil of the vineyard; the
proper time for this is as soon as the ground has
become free from the frosts of winter and the spring
rains have ceased and left theAarth in a fit state
for gardening.—[Home Journal.
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!
Direct from the Atlantic States.
ONE HUNDRED AND TWELVE DATS PASSAGE.
THE UNUEKSIGXKD ollSjr to llio Southern Trade, Ihe entire cargo of She Ship " JRCJ1VIJI
direct from Boston, consisting of in part :
HARDWARE & CROCKERYWARE,
Tlic largest and most complete assortment over «ll'orod in thin Market.
Brittania Ware, Fine China Ware, Gilt Edged and Fancy Tea Setts.
Furniture,   All   Descriptions,
Amongst which sire a low  Msisriiifii'i'iil. Chamber and I'su'lor tSftts.
Carpcilngs ; Brussels, Tlirce-Fly, & Canvass, a new  article.   Painted Floor Clotli, Ruga, &c. ¿ic.
Carriages, Job Wagons, Carts & Cart Wheels. Handcarts, Wheelbarrows,
Ami a 1'iiH assortment Of  AQKK'irLTURAIi JEMPLEMKNTS—Such as ¡¡papers, Mowers. Thrashers, Cultiva-tors,
Plows, Hakes, Pitch Forks, Shovels, Spades, &c. &o, Seo.
100,000 Feet American White Pine Lumber. 200 Doors and Windows,
assorted sizes ; Wooden Ware of all descriptions.
100 Dozen Brooms ami BtuJicts.
GROCERIES & LIQUORS,  A FULL ASSORTMENT.
200 bbls. White Crushed Sugar; 100 do Whiskey; 100 do Brandy; 100
doz. Liquors, assorted, in cases; 2 doz. liquor cases, filled, a very fino article for private use.
IfMttmcagChemica.1 Olive Sosp.V.-rluis, Oils and Spirits Terpentine, TobaccOj Pipes, Ciy
Sot '¿tmám %)fotúmwk.
St. Nit hoi us Hotel.
.South-west comer of Sansome amd Commercial SU.
9iN PIUHOffiDO, cal.
MIHE TJNDER8ISNED have IeatwrJ the abovfi now
and COUMODlNUs I ¡HICK HOTKL. Tlie Kooms
are. large, well ventilated miel newly finished, and
from its central position it is unsurpassed for the
accomodation of transient ami permanent, hoarders-
families can  he accomodated with ¡single or Suites of
Rooms,
It  is  the  intention  of the  proprietors to keep the St
Nicholas aa a first class hotel.   Tlie Table and bar -will he
supplied with the very beat ma tonal the market affords.
E, J. ARMSTRONG, "
WM. 1', ItinCWAY,
. Proprietors.
A^ INTERNATIONAL   HOTEI-,
^•■•-Jackson st, bet. Montgomery and Kearney
-<"s'"- Sax Francisco,
The central position of this new Five-story i'ire Proof
Building, convenient to the steamboat landing und the
business part of the city, renders it the most desirable Ho-
1 !" , i.l, tarnished and fitted up in the most approved
style  for  comfort  and convenience, and having a tahle
ael with the best the markets affords, it is particularly
ited to the aetsommot.Uition of Families as well as the
oiling Public.
ie citizens of the Southern part of the State, and the
public generally, are respectfully invited to cull and juelge
OCtlfl   3m PECK & FISHER, Proprietors.
$w ¿xmtm itor&titteufs.
direct from the Atlantlo States, weare
enabled to furnish trailers with t
se Goods arr
ot che ape r,
they can proi
Samples of i lm ¡'a viro can be seen a i our plore  in Slf'sirr:.-' Ihnldims-, und
THE ENTIRE CARGÓ WILT, BE DISPOSED OP CHEAP FOR CASH.
Goods deliverable at San Pedro or Los Angeles.
J0HN30M & ALLANSON.
Los Angeles, April 21, 1855. [No. 43—tf]
II
!W  COODS!
The Old Stand of 0.  W. GUILDS,
AS been entirely renovated and supplied with NEW GOODS, J ust receiver! ¡and nov/ offered
for sale to his old friends and customers at Os'cat Bargains I
50 TONS NEW GOODS!
among which are the following, viz:
9000 J,BS. SUGAR, China, No. 1.
5000    ■' " "       No. 2.
73  lillLsi.  k II f. bbls.  Crushed & Powdered SUCA1!.
31100 LDH. Kit) C01TKK.
:i."> CilKS'fP Imperial and Gun Powder TEA.
SOOQ LBS. Clear BA0O1T,
1ÍOOO L.liS   Jewell's aud Harrison's LARD, in Kegs and
Tic
i SOAP.
Sperm CANIILUS.
te   and Colored,  i
Jones, Tobin & Co.
IMPORTERS   AND    JOBBERS,
Sacramento Street, corner Sanson»*;,
San F it. a n o i s c o.
EFSPF.CTFUL1.Y invite the attention of the trade to tln,ir.
large and varied stock of Yankee and Kuropuan Notions
Ismibroideries, ítc. k¡:. eemipri.sing :
LACE AN J) Al U tíLI N EMBROIDERIES;
TRIMMINGS ;
BUTTONS;
HANDKERCHIEFS ;
LACE GOODS;
MILLINERY GOODS i
WHITE GOODS;
RIBBONS ;
BONNETS}
HOSIERY:
GLOVES:COMBS:
BRUSHES:
POCKET KNIVES AND SCISSORS :
RAZORS:
EISHINU HOOKS AND LINES ;
STATIONARY;
PERFUMERY OP ALL KINDS.
Together with a general assortment of Variolic» ami
Small Wares, consisting in part of i looks ami Eyes, Elastics
Bindings  Steel Tens, Needles, Tapéis    """'"        "*" " y
Guitar St '    "
I fens, neeaies,  lupen,  Violins,  Violin  and
i. Whalebones, Marbles, Dolls, Playing Cards,
&e ke. ■   .i    t ii
J T k Co. are cotis,!sintlv receiving, via tlie istlimus and
per flipper Ships, additions t o their Slock ol tlie latest and
most desirable Goods, carefully selected hy one ofthe firm
in New York, and from the unusual facilities which they
enjov in this branch of their business, they are confident
of being able fully to meet the wants of the California mar-
March 24, 1855.
30 CARES'PICK LES in Qts. sind IK. Gals.
17, 1ÜÍLS. and Uf bbls. PORK.
HAMS,
DKD3D APPLES.
CHILI PEACHES,
40 CASES ASSORTED CANDIES AN,I>-KaíSÍÍVS.
TOBACCO.
CIGARS.
PRESERVED ITXITS.
FRKSH ClUNB:"':Riit££ ""•*
FARMING Um
0NSÍLS.
PLOWS.
SH0"\rELS.
HGES.
AXES.
WHEEL-BAB§^g_
,■■>'■'
>VASll TUBS.
FAINTS.
UNSEED OIL.
TURPENTINE.
ALCOHOL.
119 nnrt 131 Sneramcnlfl Street, San  fcTanclSCO.
Centrally locatedboUv,'s<.n Sstnsomc ami Montgomery st,,
. the immediate v{;..¡niiv ofthe Nicaragua and MailSteam-
MitpCo.V.f.ffie.cs, Sun Francisco.
.. .r,i:n.i, per day, SI.
lodging, per night, 50c, 75c and$l.
Lodging, per week, $y, $4, $5 and $6.
DELIPONT & CO.
130 WASHINGTON STREET, SAN FRANCISCO.
DPirexxoli Importers
dJVD DEALERS DY WIJYES, BRANDIESt
LIQUORS AND SYRUPS.
March 24. 3m
p. II. comins,
GUN, LOCK& WHITE SMITH
LOCKS MADE AND REPAIRED.
Salamander Safes Opened.    All Work
Warranted.
itly on band and for sa^e, alargc assortment
SSrMe .-vi.,-1 Single Worrrled Shot Gum,
RIFLES,   PISTOLS,   GUN   _W1WXL3$,   «tc,
Which will he sold cheap.
Powder and Shot wholesale and retail.
NO. 73 DAVIS STREET,
Third door north of Clay Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
"835,. Orders for work promptly attended to, and executed
at short notice.
Lodging in single room, per night, ST..
N. 1!. The privilege of Tree Baths is i
ecu pj ing rooms in this h
decl4-3m 1
tended to those
R.'lL  WOODWARD, l'roprietf
San Francisco Alicart of Hie WorM.
Ever on apace with the Age and   Times.
-r"i^^^^"1^r^i?-!^,.T.-:ru^r;'*^^1-    ii u
oetM tf
MONEY TO LOAN   AT Ü PER GENT PER^lONTfl,   TO
any amouiii * ""   " "  ""    "J
ouired, upon Ranches with  contiruied
MAltP.KiTT&WUKKLKB,
Pacific Loan .*; Security Bank,
98 Merchant st. Fan Erancisco.
WOOD BUCKETS.
CROCKERY
AND   GLASSWARE,
Window^g^g^ Bifooms; Manilla, Cotton and Hemp Cordage; Cooking
. ¿ "-' Office and Parlor Stoves of every desirable pattern.
Dislics, Tin, SKcct Iron & Coypcr
cording to their decisir e
of the District Court J
Hrlttanla and Fancy BrlgHt "Ware, Tea ami Coffee Urns, Clinfini^
WAUÉ of every variety constantly ou band anel manufactured to
50 KEGS NAILS, assorted.
«w -~„™„, —- ,,   BOTTP   SCREWS,  HINGES,   TACKS,  BLTND
Gvaass Scyllu-s, (¡RAIN CRADLES, RAKES, and various other Merchandize luo numer»"« *« m.ntioa,
BRASS k LEAD FAUCETS, HARD WARE & CUTLERY, DOOR LOCKS
FASTENERS,   Grass Scytlies, (¡RAIN CRADLES, RAKES, and various. _._.
Call at tlic Old Store, on Los Angeles Street.
No. sa—tf
HURRAH FOR VANCE'S NEW DAGUERKEAN
HY—Largest light in the world (e
SAN FRANCISCO
Los Angeles, April 28, 1855.
O. W. GUILDS.
f tjal |4iá«á
CITY ELECTION!!!
THE Common Council of the City of Los Angeles m session of the 20 inst., Resolved, that an election shall be
held on the Iirst Monday of May, A. D. $866, for City Officers, to wit ; One Mayor ; Seven ('ouncilinen : One Assessor ; One City Attorney ; One City Treasurer and City
Marshal. Said election to he held at the Mayor's office in
the City of Los Angeles, appointing Dr, John Downey as
inpsector of said election, whieh shall he conducted in conformity with the regula tions ¡jovei-iiim!-general elections
in thisState.
By order of the Common Count"
Los Angeles, 20th April, A- D. 1866.
G. DRYDEN,
Clerk of Common Council.
No493w
¡i
SHERIFFS SALE.
Pedro Itomn,
Tomas Xirqiiidcs and Jose Maria Cota.
Y VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION IN THE ABOVE ENTI
éqxm Cmitfantes.
Pacific Express Co.
__ THE undersigned Agei
[ Jilllii   the -- EACU'lC JOINT S'
iSi^-jiMi   EXi'RESS COMPANY,"
fli'S|.,-,ii.sn by every Steamer   ar.  Express i
charge of regular Messengers,   on  the Sc
SANTA RAIÍBARA.
MONTEREY,
SAN FRANCISCO.
SACRAMENTO,
STOCKTON,
the Southern Route to
Tlie Clieels Rein.
When Stcwpyd ha?nesscs his Uorse fot dragging
brick up a grado, the horse's head is pulled back
towards his tail, and anchored there hy the senseless and merciless cheek-rein. The arrangement is
unnatural; the animal is constrained by it. He
must inevitably lose strength by it, for it disturbs
the vital force, and induces an unnatural action in
the muscles of the neck, head shoulders and month.
Who beside the British use the check-rein, saving
the Americans ? The French do not use it; the
Germans do not; the Indians and Spaniards of S.
America, tvho literally live on horse-back and are
perfect horsemen, do not; the Spaniards of Europe do not, nor do the Turks. The most observant and most natural people in the world are free
from this mischievous error., It is strange to us
that the English and ourselves did not, years and
years ago, reason upon the constantly witnessed
fact that when a check-rein was loosed at a tavern
stoop or stable, the poor horse always stretched
out his neck and hung down his bead. That was
his language for saying that the strap hurt him and
wearied him, and that he was heartily glad to be
relieved from it.
The check-rein should be abolished. It wastes
motive power. Its use is unhealthy, for it disturbs
tlie otherwise naturally and equally distributed
■vital forces. It shortens the life of the horse. It
diminishes his speed, and lessens the free and quick
actiou so essential to the animal's safety and that
of the driver. It is of no use, and cannot confer
dignity or grace to an animal that was made by the
Lord. Had man got up the horse, check-reins and
all sorts of coutrivauces would have been not only
allowable, but perhaps necessary; but the work
of the Greek Artist cannot be improved upon.—
¿Búllalo Democrat
j£$r~ California Wine.—We have recently made
inquiries to ascertain the quantity of wine there is
here, the produce of our own vineyards iu this
city and vicinity, It is estimated by those conversant with our wine product, that not less than
30,000 gallons of wine of an excellent quality is
now on hand, a considerabls portion of which is
awaiting a purchaser, By the following notice
frpm the California Parmer our readers will perceive that considerable inquiry ia made for wine
of our home manufacture—the pure juice ofthe
grape.
• "California Wine Wasted.—We invite wine
growers to send us their samples, and a statement of
the quantity they have marte,'with all the data
appertaining to it. Those that manufacture Eor
sale, by advising with us. will [hid reudysale for it.
We have frequent inquiries lor this wine.and we
wish all the information we can have upon the subject.
Will our friends at Los Angeles please give us
the required information.
I'lease address the California Farmer.
, being the propert
.'rquhh.'s now residí
Court, of tlie first
State- ofCalifer-
j. I have levied upon and
remas Urquides, in and to
d, lying and being in the
anil bounded on the east
of S. C. Foster, to San Pe-
f John Groff ; west hy Yg-
1 Maria Antonio Machado :
,-ied by the heirs of Disi-
on which tbe mother of
about one hundred and
!'iiuudi-c,l raids north and
:;- Packsiges;
X:¿- L'ülleef-io
Oregon.
Los Angele.-, March 6th 1S5Í
ivcry part of the  State  ar
CHA3. R. JOHNSON, Agent.
ALI.E
■ Sacramento and Montgome   y st.
y ono  go to Vance's who wishes 1'ER-
f    Because  he has  now the hest   s
ie Pacific coast, and not to be surpai
Instruments containing lenses
ed i i
Beci
ise
,1th greater powf
■ver be!'"
whieh I 	
side lights—that now ooal i ...
difficnltv which every arli-t in th
with—namely. T«i order to obtain ]
ferent formed features require differ
Sd. Having tlie largest light, he -
tures in half tho time of any other
IHTDi THE wohi.i). from
lits—top, side and half
0 overcome tho great
s, city has to contend
eriect likenesses, dif-
eully arranged lights.
9 enabled to make pic-
eslablishmeut in the
perfect, for it is
WELLS, FARGO & GO'S
MS), es 2s: I» n. 3H ss ss.
A Joint Stock Company with  a capital of
$300,000,
JTXUj dispatch an Express from tlic City of
' '       '       '"i, hy every Steamer, to all parts  of Calibo Atlantic-Stales and Europe,   in   charge
W
Los Angeles, Apr!
Hall, Platt & Co ,
Temple's Block,
OPPOSITE COMMERCIAL STREET,
HAVE   ON HAND   New  and   desirable GOODS,
Consisting In part of
Pork, in barrels and half barrels.
Dams, dry, and in brine.
Bacon Sides, extra clear.
Sugars.
Coffee.
Black, and Green Tea.?-.
Young Hvsdn, ami Imperial, lb. Caddies.
Dried Apples. Preserved Fruit, Spices.
Oysters. Ssivuines. Tomato Catsup.
Preston Se Merrill's Yeast Powders.
Cream Tartar, paleratus.
1'ic.kles. y¿ gallons and quart javs.
Together with a complete assortment, of
LIQUORS*
Foreign and Domestic, of superior quality, in 10 gallo
packages and Lu barrels.
Hark and Pale 1'eileiosin Brandy.
Madeira and Port   Wine.
Holland Gin, Old Bourbon Whiskey.
Claret and Santera Wine.
Boker's and Leslie^ Stomach Bitters,
T„^„Cr^ ifodara Lemon Syrup.
nd Barcelona ITaying Carda.
foi-nia-, Oregon, t"
of 1'Oir-i.ilar and ex
LBTTERS,VARCELS, PACKAGES and TREASURE
1-f.f-ii ed s'.ed f'.nv.-;,' 1 ""o destination with safety and dis -
-.. ,-;-. i". | ■•;.,■'- s'n'.e, Orders and Commissions tilled,
..o,' sis, '. ,i ííe tas perl biing lo an Express and forwarding
t-«.i„„.o  ott(,,..i,,lV tf, with promptness and care.
of exchange procured em all the principal cities
LosAngeles, March 2-1, 1856.
SEBASTOPOL NOT TAKEN
Amei
Che
1 01 h
.ml Fine Cut do.
:ed rales.
Adamantine Candles,
Grape Brand Tobacco,
Goodwin's Smoking aj
Cigars, fea, &c.
Ah of which are offered al greatly
We sell for cash, and cash only, and are consequently enabled I: o ollor Goods at smaller pro ¡lis than is generally demanded,
HALL, PLATT k CO.
Temple Block-
T.os Angeles, April r¿, 1855- No, 48—lm
,, the shorter the time the more natural the expres-
4th. Because every phito is carefully prepared with a
oating of pure silver whieh produces Ihe clear, hold anil
tating i '-ti'- il -i | La so much admired, ami which cannot
re a     '    ',.■' - ■  ** e common piales,   sis they are   now iiseiJ
5th, r "i ■ ■■ * i has uf late, after much experimenting,
'i-" i   ',   '■-  ''"■.  ;.-':l  preparations to perfection,  using
muí   im     ,  ■■'    el]      fin    fi'oni   anything  ever before
ised in Us» art, v.V ■. i'.¡sibles him to produce perfect
ii.!'". ¡.¡i- 'i.-   ittlng, with that clear, soft and beau-
,'.::■'.   .".'.s-; ],-. ^perfect likenesses  willdowell to call
DON'T FORGET THE PLACE.
t'v . New building, corner Sacramento and itonteomwy
treet.-i, entrance on Montgomery street, next door to Aus-
Story, llertlngton X Co.
I.MPOP.TETÍS ami dealers  in Orugs,   Mcdieines,   Chemk
Perfumery, Fancy Articles, kc.
JJalhry Street-, UImccii WaxkimjtGn •av' .V> ri-lmnt.
Bail Francisc
AOBXT9 POS
OSGOOD'S INDIA CHOL.-UitK.rE. WISTAR'S BALSAM OE
WiLOCHEIUlY. 'ilLYKFlV.NBERi: CU.'S  MEDICINES,   feiK-
UETT'S   S1IAKEI1S'    SAP.SAPAitlLLA,    IÜÍ.    HUNT'   LIFE
ELIXIR. ANO HYATT'S BALSAM.
From the file   that i :'•' of tun- firm will reside po.-mnnent
3,000 PCKGS,   DRUGS,  MEDICINES,
Chemicals, Dye BttBOb, Pailita,  Oils,
Turpentine, Perfumery, Fancy
Goods, Brushes, iSic, iSic.
Henry Joliuson   & Co.
WHOLESALE   D R UG GIST %
1-16 Washington street, San Francfcco,
OFFER FOR PALE to tlie trade the largest and best »«-
sortnient of Coods, in their line, ev^r imported i ntu California, to which they invite the attention of country buyers, who will find ii to their advantage to examine tbeir
stock, as they are ceO'i'mined to sell :i t the lowest r*t**
Goods can he afforded fur. Their chemicals areall reccivcl
direct from tlie best lunnufacl urers, an'1, their Drugs «re nf
Ihe best quality, and selected, by one of the firm tn ti(
Eastern markets, and tln-y will endeavor lei kfi» p an Ibcir
reputation ol giviinr their custoiners the best quality of
Goods, as heretofore.
Their stock consists in part of:
Chemicals, of everv kind.
Dye StoffS, every kind.
Perfumery, assorted.
Paint Brushes.
Whitewash Brushes.
Blacking Brushes.
ihur ana Tooth i rushss.
Spts. Turpentine.
HI-0117CS.
Window Glass.
Gold Leaf.
Druggists' Glftssw&w.
Vials, everv  kind.
Soda  Bottles,
Whitinp.
Oil Vitriol.
Toareti-er
].e:
i th.
for  thi
t.ll'ks
r kind.
UalOU*.
rk Aci.l...
i Tartsr.
. and
e onsn eas   Watei
I ;n Water, in brl
bottlea.
Olive Oil, in  b*rrels*ml
bottles.
Alcoh.d, in tins and brls.
Hoe.-. 1864.
l.si!.,''.-. I'M ry kind.
nsortmet of Patent UediclrWS oferery
kind In demand, and every other article appertaining to ItH
business.
Asjenl-  for  Dr.   Javne-' Familv   Medicinen.   Holloway's
Pill- and eiintuient, Sa ... MofT»t's Pills and
Bitters, ftc.
sp7-3m	
Ti
But the lptcst News is Received liy every
STEAMER.
TIIE Subscribers having made  arrangements
with J. W. SULLIVAN, Esq.", ofthe Pictorial Depot, San
Erancisco will receive supplies of papers hy every Steamer.
I'ilhsí: 1',\!'ers will ni; <:ai>,v.sky> auovt tiik Citv us tiie.vrri-
val of everv Sfciimei': tbev can also be obtained at the officii
of tho LOS ANGELES STAB.
Persons   "wishing   Periodicals;
Books of any kind,  Magazines or   other
CHEAP LITERATURE,
Can obtain such, by leaving their names at this
Ollice, and they will be supplied at short notice.
^S" Orders from tho country solicited.
A. & S. WAITE.
San Wañcitco. ¿os Anadea.
,1-IEundersigned, an old and well established lirm, would
.pect fully inform their friend» ami patrons, that they
pared to buy and sell Merchandise ou commission.
1 ■ i- ■*' '■ ■ i  thai;  from   their knowledge  of business,
,i",  -:"-   ,-. s'lh the market of San Erancisco, (a mem-
their firm residing  constatnly   in  that   city,)  they
to the trading public than any other
BY EXPRESS.
lOO   Varieties of Roses.
THESUBSCBIBEB BAS JUSTRECKIVKDFROW Till-: GAK-
deu uf J. J. THOMAS, of Macedón. N. V., ico varieties of
he Bneet sort- of RUSES, iiicliiding everv known good rs-
■iety. Also a few SNOWBALLS, LILACS, SYIilNGOS. »□•!
othei eu-usuiu'iital shrnbs. To those who wish to adornaad
■leeorate a liome now is the time.
W. B. OSBURN.
is Angela*, March 17th, 188S. tf.
All orders for the purchase of merchandise in San E'ran-
:sco must be accompanied with the cash.
LAZABDÍ; KREMER.
Ixis Angeles. Angnst 24. 1864 auS4
7|1
Take Notice.
The Stib^critoer having T^vo   very   gentle  Ox
TEAMS Sinn Two strong Ox "Wagons, would'like to
' st the in out to good,   working men to procure hay during
ie bsiying season, and would receive  hay   in  pav  for  the.
seof the Teams. JOSEPH SHAW,
Los Angeles, April 14, 1855. - ■ No-48— fin
LOS ANGELES
BOOT AND  SHOE STORE.
THE citizens of Los Angeles and its vicinity o
respect fnllv informed that the most ex tens;
variety of BOOTS and SHOES iu the Southern coi
try, may be found at the store of ^^M	
JAMES   MORÉIS,
ON MAIN STREET, NEXT   DOOR   TO
THE BELLA UNION,
Where every  description of Poots  and  Shoos  for  Lsidies,
:s', and Misses' wear, direct from  the most celebrated
niacin re in 1 he East, may he obtained, at  lcs.s   prices
i at any other establishment in  this city.
iosc sullicted with chj'hs, will learn with  pleasure   that
by means ofa patent aparatas. Mr. M. is enabled to render
Boot per feet Iv easy ami comfortable to the foot.
March. 17, 1855.   " 3m
COUNTY SURVEYOR'S OFFICE.
, Nichols.
f brick building on Main street, up
TN J.
X stairs. 	
II. HANDCOOX, Cou.vrv Sl-rvisyoh.
GEO. HANSON, Di:ruTV.
LOB Angeles, April 28, 1855. No, 50— tf
There is no right, without a parallel duty ; n.0
liberty, without the supremacy of law; no high
destiny, without earnest pera*;veranee; no grcat-
ne«s, without sell-denial.
Notice.
UÍUNG ray ahsen.*:,   I  have  [daeed my  private
_  '     nd accounts in the hands of Doct. H, R. MYLES,  for
lUeotion, who is anthotiaed to receive and receipt for the
jy\
WILLIAM SMITH'S
Tin, Sheet Iroii unit Stove Warehouse
Commercial Street^ Los Angeles,
ÉfTllIE proi rl. tor of tlic above popU.
Xlnrestablishnietu. havius recentlv made
extensive additions to his STOCK, of si great |
variety of goods pertaining to the trade,
prepared to furnish purchasers with every desirable *r-
tide, and at prices that defy competition. His wares b*-
ig manufactured by experienced workmen, and under
is own supervision, expressly for this market, he feel*
arranted in soliciting a share of patronage.
PARLOR,   OFFICE AND   COOKING
STOVES
ofthe most approved patents, constantly on hand.
The attentionof Miners and Travelers is particularly invited to an examination ofhis assortment of
COLD    WASHERS,    CANTEENS    AND    CAMP    UTENSILS
Uf*- N. B.—ROOFING aud all kinds of JOB WOBK, executed with neatness aud dispatch, on tho  most reasonable termn.
Los Angeles, March 31, 1855. 3m
j  tos Ambles, April 28,1856.
Notice.
THE PUBLIC ABE IIEEEBV NOTIFIED THAT I SHALL
prosecute each and every person hereaftar found upon
the Rancho Santa Annita, in Los Angeles county,   eitlu
cutting wood thereon or íiaiding Use same a way.
Rancho de Saeta Annita, April 10, 1855.    J. A. ROM E.
No-48.—4w
Dry Goods anil Clothhis Emiwriinn.
«      The undersigned have removed llieir ^¿J^^¡. \
B    entire stock of  goods   fi'oni  their I Id ^¡^-vjg* ;
,*    st.an,1. cfomet'fit Commercial ami l'i'i'i- /'j¿_%j
** eipal streets, to the large and commo- (sur
dious store.
NO. 2 TEMPLE'S BLOCK,
Next door to the Post Office, Principal Street,
directly opposite thalr old stand, when: they will be happy
to see all their old friends and customers. They have lately made large additions to their stock, which is now the
most extensive in the citv. coinprhing in part
READY MJIDF  CLOTHING,
HATS AND CAPS, LOUTS AND SHOES,
IjOKEIGN AND l>UMI'.HTI0 DRY GOODS, FANCY GOODS, kc.
Which  are offered at  greatly reduced  prices,   either  at
wholesale ois retail.
We would respectfully solicit a  call from purchasers, believing that we can offer better Indueementsin our line ol
business Ihanssuy othei' house in this city,
duel! ELIAS & BROTHER
Lafayette Restaurant,
FORMERLY THE OLD AMERICAN,
COMMERCIAL STREET,
HAS been splendidly refitted and thoroughly renovated, and   the   proprietors are   now
prepared to   accommodate   regular hoarders
with bed-rooms if desired.
Meals at all hours, by bill of fare.    Saloon  for private
Fsit'iilVs can he su.iijlieil a1 ihe shortest notice.
Cal f sill kind   .''.n-tantly on hand.
Partridge, Babbit and Chicken Pies.
¡ market affords will he eonsfsuitlv served up
FAU'K&CO., Proprietors.
, January 11, 1855. tf
Livery and Sale Stable.
THE undersigned, having purchased
the old stand of Messrs, Barker k
Acron, on .MAIN STREET, where be
is prepared to keep Horses by tho
day, week en- month, on the must reasonable terms.
ALSO—The best. Saddle and Buggy Horses with lino Bu
gies to lot at all times.
fé¡j-  Horses bought, sold or exchanged on commission.
Persona wishing to buy. sell or exchange can  have ¡
opportunity by  issi.U'mg at,  the H-bovo named place of
JOHNG, NICHOLS.
Los Angeles, March 1, 1SB6.
FAMILY GROCERY.
fT^\   THE SUBSCRIBER HAYING LEAPED THE
SnTV]   BUILDING  FORMERLY   OCGCi'lED   HY
fetCnU. G. Nichols, on Main street, where he will [
yZfjj be happy to see his friends and the public
,'enerally.
GROCERIES OE EVERT
DESCRIPTION,
[EXCEPTING- LIQUORS,]
may be found at bis Store,
CHEAP FOR CASH,
as ho has sidopfedlhc motto "ouh'k ssi les aud small profit"-
His stock ofgoods will always be selected of the h*st n»*"
try, and with ¡special reference   to  tlie wants  of his eiist -
nieri.    All who wish to purchase any article usually founo
FAMILY GROCERY,
ive Ihe full vah
tf
Los Angeles,  March 10th, 1855.
of their money, bv calling atb*
■-' C. WILLIAMS
AS
indebted   to the   late   firm   of   Scon «
B requested to make   immediate psy™*11
WM, B. OSBüBK,
Agea*
nmlt
V.OL. 4.
íi$ 2ltt<j(!Í<!s Stat,
Printed and published every Saturday, in Temple's Buildings, Main street, head of   Commercial, by
J. S. WAITE.
Six Dollars per annum, payable in
 lat tlie end of the j^ear.
Advertisements inserted at Two Dollars per square of ten
lines for the first insertion, and One Dollar per squaire for
each subsequent insertion,    Terms, Cash.
Transient advertisements must he paid for in advance
to insure attention.
No communication is admissaide over a fictitious-; signature, unless the real author or writer is known.'
Agents of tlic Iíos Angeles Storj
The following gentlemen are authorized Agents for the
Starr
TnoMAS Bimnicit  j ,,,..
Gborgk Rick .-...,/	
Messrs. Knox k Whistler .■	
S. S. Tnosii'so:*	
R. HOPKISS	
Col. Jackso.v	
Ai.ki. S. Tatlou .':
Jos. A. Hl.VCHMAX	
Thomas J. Haiívüv	
Thomas Royck	
LOS ANGELES, CAL., SATUEDAY, MAY 12, 1855.
id 3ú ax ^rat. WAmümtm.
FARMERS, ATTENTION.
Deslralilc    ICnrmins.   Land    For
j.San Bernardino.
.. Monterey^
.¿Santa liartiara.
..San Lui.i Obi:://'/.
..San Francisco.
LOS   ANGELES   STAR
Me ftiiitiitg ^stiiHisIjnifiii.
MAIN STREET, (Temple's Buildings,)
The proprietor Of the Los Angeles Star, would respectfully inform his friends and tho public,, that he has
juat recefvcd a large and varied assortment of new jnateri
al, and is now prepared to execute the following deacrip
tions of
PLAIN AND FANCY
In tire best style of tlic Art.
Books, Circulars, Law Blanks,
Pamphlets, Cards; Bills of Exchaiig.:
Bill Heads, Deeds, Bank Checks,
Labels, Wotes, Programmes,
Posters, Billets, Bills of Fsare.
"i-wiy other description of fruiting that may be desired.
 "—           fishing work done are respectfully invitee
to call t
"Persons í
spei
|lS13S fe,
SAMUEL ARBUCKLE,
Auction & Commission Merchant
LOS ANGELES, CAL.
Sale   Boom,   Principal   Street,
Opposite Temple's Building.
U3_ Sale? of MERCHANDISE every THURSDAY.
Eg- Sales of HORSES and MULES every MONDAY.
«5_ Particular   attention   given   to   the   sale of Real
Estate.   " feb22-tf
WILLIAM R. OSBl'RX'S
AUCTION     ROOMS,
I.OS ANGELKsS STREET,
y EXT DOOR TO THE POST OFFICE.
í¡3~ FURNITURE sales, every TUESDAYS.
C-3_ HORSES and MULES sale), every SATURDAY.-
SST -AH business in any part of the city and county i'n
rusted to me shall bo despatched with promptness, and
.atisfactorily, WM. B. OSBURN, Auctioneer:
Los Angele*, March 1st, 1855. mW    tf
_^^^_^^^^_^__^^^—.   Sale.
THE SUBSCRIBER having had a portion of his ranch sur
veyed into 80 acre lots, would res petit fully call tbe at
tout ion of Farmers and Fruit Growers to the saine. Tiies(
lots are situated 10 miles from Los Angeles and In miles
from Sau Pedro, on Ihe river San Gabriel, from which cai
be carried a never failing and bountiful supply of water or
to each lot. They will be sold very low ami in accordance
with tho times. An opportunity is hero offered to the pub
lie to secure a most desirable homestead.
The surveyed plot can be seen at iheoiTieeof J. R- Barton.
Esq., to whom reference can be mode. For further particulars enquire at this officii or of tiie subscriber.
fi»M5       tf LEMUEL CARPENTER.
House and Lot for Sale.
t    A VERY DESIRABLE HOUSE, suitable for  a small
family, containing two rooms, with a Lot attached,
situated at the head of Main  street,  is offered for
sale on reasonable terms.
F'or further particulars apply to
IGNACIO GARCIA,
Temple's Bow, Main strict.
febS-tf
• Sale,
1)ACK, RIDING and WAOON MULES ■
.    SA       	
SADDLE aud HARNESS HORSES ,
LARGE ROAD WAGONS AND HARNESS ;
Two or three pair full blood .SUFFOLK HOGS,
And a number of HALF BLOOD do.
Pureihasors wanting will find it  to their interest  to call
in the subscribers previous to purchasing elsewhere.
ALEXANDER & BANNING. San I'eelro.
Jan25-tf Or II. W. ALEXANDER, Los Angeles.
lie u:
POR SALE.
1 Oil ACRES OF Tli E i HOST AGRICULTURAL LAND S
in the County of Los Angeles, whieh needs no Jj
igation, 90 acres under fence,   has a gocidjj
 ¡necessary o at In   ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Also, 500 HOGS, among v.-hich lire H',0 Breeding Sows in
pig : twenty HORSE-;. TOOLS,    WAGONS, &c.
The Farm is situated three miles from this City, and the
only object tbe present proprietor has in selling it, is that
he wishes to leave the State.
~£i'"*>_- Terms easy;       Enquire of
novs23—tf WM. B. OSBURN, Agent.
con-
FARM FOP*, SALE.
rfl'ie subscriber offers his Farm,
J_   taming One   Hundred   and   Sixty   Ac	
' e Land, situated at San Gabriel Mission, on
nain traveled road from this City to the
.nd San Bernardino. There is a large vineyard oft
uises, and a line; grove of Olive and other Fruit
^^^^^^^^^ble H.
.at r
dei
rkt
■ping r
■atic
' on the prom;
ing the ad-
f the Los
:m>-at the Offi
uses to "1
THOMAS BURDICK
W.W.  TWIST.
GROCF.lt  nntl COMMI9SIOIV MER-CHAjeí,—
llcaudry's Block, Aliso Strcnt.
Los Angeles, April 21, 1K55. No 18-
T
Boctor A. B.
ENDEÍÍS his services to the
unity in the various bra
Office at the Bella Unh
Iliuimiin,
Df Los Angeles and
iches of the practice of
n. febl-tf
D
Matthew Lanfrniico,
EAGER IN PROVISIONS, GROCERIES   AND LRM.'O.IS.
Calle de los Negros, Los Angeles. auíll    tf
GiiAs. R. Jou.fsos. H. S. Allanson-.
Johnson & Allanson,
Successors   to   Alexander   <£■    Mdlnf,
-\\T HOLES ALE   AND   RETAIL   DEALERS   IN   GENERAL
VV   MERCHANDISE, Main st., Los Angeles.       aul7    tf
Imzai'il Si Krcmcr,
IMPORTERS, AND WHOLESALE ANO RETAIL DEALERS
IN FOREION AND Df-MIOSTIC DRY GOODS. CLOTHING,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, &c, corner of Melius' Row, Los»Angeles. ^____       JJ'16    1-v
(¡EORftE   HAJVSOJ?,
DEPUTY COUNTY SURVEYOR.
OFFICE—Up-stairs in Nichols' New Brick Building, opposite the -'Southern California" Office.
Los Angeles, May 5, 1855, No. 51—ly
"ÍAALEXAN*DEÍls'\fe.BAN.\[XG-r"
Fora-arcling mill Commission lU.c*rcl:tant9<
SAN PEDRO AND LOS ANGELES, CaL:
 .lOKBta.—-
H. N. ALEXANDER, Lo« Angeles.
BANKIN k CO., Sau Francisco. nov 23 tf
\VATCHMAKER ,&   BOOKSELLE1É,
COMMERCIAL STREET,
Los Angeles, Cai«
FOR SALE.
The fine NEW HOUSE situated o« Alntneda
Street, near the corner of Aliso Street, opposite the
ie house Of Don Pedro Saiise'vaine. The House has a
I of 80 feet on the street, and 21^ feet daep=-is two
stories hirrh—contains six rooms, three above and three
below, built of adobes with good stone foundation, and
floors of American pine. Lot R0 varas front and 100 ihsen.
Enquire of FELIPE GONZALES on the premises.
is Angeles, March 30,  1855. tf
The British Periodicals,
Early Copies Secured.
LESOSVARD,  SCOTT   & CO.,   Kcw  York,   r.o.rtl
irire tu republish tire following British Periodicals, viz
1.
THE L0KDOS QUARTERLY (Conservative):
2.
THE EDINBURGH REVIEW (Whig).
3.
THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW f Free Chureli).
4.
Tim WESTMINSTER TiEVIEW (Liberal).
BLACKWOOD-'S EDINjSURGH MAGAZINE
(Tory),
The present crí'ícal state of Ihiropean iiiTairs will render
these publications unusually interés;iiijr  during the forthcoming year.    They will occupy a  middle ground between
the ha-tilv writte-.'n news   item's,   crude   speculations,  a
living rumors of the daily journal, and the ponderous ten
oí'the future historian, written after   the   living   inter.
and excitement Of. the great political events of the   tii
shall have   passed  uwfi.y.     It is   to   these Periodicals   that
readers must look for tiie' ouly really intelligible and reliable history of current events, and as such, iu addition   tc
their well-established literary, scientific and theological
character, we urge them   upon  the Consideration of the
reading Public.
J£ff- Arrangements arCr.Wv perniarsenliv made for the
receipt of EARLY SHEETS from the Rritish Publishers, by
which wo are enabled to place ALL OUR REPRINTS in the
hands of subscribers, about as soon as they can be furnished with the foreign copies. Although this involves a very
largc outlay on our part, we shall continue to furnish tho
Periodicals at the same low rates as heretofore, vim :
PER ANXUJ1.
For anv one of the four Reviews. .....,■. .■. ....;....-.. .S3 00
For anv two ofthe four Reviews...'..'. .     5 00
For any three ofthe four Reviews.. ,..■.■  7 00
For all four ofthe Reviews  , .-   8 CO
For Blackwood's Magazine  8 00
For Dlaekwood smd three Reviews    9 oo
For Blackwood and  the four Reviews 10 00
Payments to be made in all cases in advance.
Money current in the State inhere issued loill he
cccived at par.
CLUBBING.
Architect and Builder.
THE undersigned   offers his services to the public as
Architect and Builder.
ELEVATIOXS AjVD SPECIFICATIONS
DRAWN.
Contráctil for all dcscrlptlo
■ade and executed in the best man
is of Building»
ei-, and at the short-
Ruilding Materials
of all  descriptions con si-ant Iv nn   hand anil  for safe at  hi
Lumber Yard, MAIN STREET.
DOORS, BLINDS AND SASH
of al! descriptions constantly on hand.
Workshop in Melius7 Row.
Office at Lumber Yard, Main street.
IRA GILCHRIST.
AbelStearncn, Esq.,
Henry Dalton, Esq.,
Wm. T. B„Sanford, Esq
Hon, Francis Mellu
B. D. Wilson, Ese,.,
Sanfbrtl & Carson,
HAVING removed to the-large Brick Store on the west
side of Bkoad Place,
¡O» .-iiieííiTeí Street,
are now receiving at their new stand, and offer for Bale a
general assortment of .
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
HARDWARE, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE,
Tinware of their own manufacture,
PARLOR and COOKING STOVES, of the most approved
patterns,
Pannel Doors, Lumber,  Wheat, Barley. &c.
They would particularly ess 11 attention to their large lot of
FRESH FLOUR,
manufactured in this c'ty, and which t hey guarantee better
than any brought- here I'mm Sao Francisco.
Los Angeles, Sept. 21, 1854 KCp21    tf
Salt!   Salt!!   Salt!!!
THE PACIFIC SALT WORKS CO. having completed
tbeir block, consisting of fifty kettles, anel being now
in complete operation, are prepared to contract for any
quantity of SALT, deliverable ¡it tlie Company's Works, on
the coast, about, twelve miles north of the anchorage of
San,Pedro, and distant from Los Angeles sixteen miles,
where vessels can load with the greatest facility, the bench
being considered preferable for loading anel discharging to
any south of San Francisco. '*
Samples of the Salt can be seen at the office of the Company, Los Angeles, or at Case   Heiser & Co.. San Francisco. . CHAS. R. JOHNSON.
Secretary P. S. W. Co.
Rait packed for the tradeln any sized iscks, and deliV-
eiedat the Works or at the Company'a W&rabftu». Los,
Angeles. febS-tf
A discount Of twonty-Iiv
will be allowed to Clubs or
one or more of the above
Blackwood, or of one Revi.;
S9; four copies ofthe four
i per cent, from -the above prices
fori tig four or more copies of any
works. Thus : Four copies of
v, will be sent to one address for
Reviews and Blackwood for ?31;
In all the princ
Postage-
1 Citic
and Towns, these works willbe
«enveren, mrougii Agents, FREE OF POSTAGE. When
sent by mail, the postage fo any part of the United States
will be but TWENTY-FOUR CENTS ,i year for l; Blackwood," and but FOURTEEN CENTS a year for each of the
RcvieVs.
Remittances and communications should always be' addressed, post-paid, to the Publishers,
LEONARD SCOTT & CO..
54 Gold Street. New York.
X. tf.—-Tj,.S,  & Co',   have  recently published, and have
now for sale, the '• FARMER'S GUIDE," Jjv Henry Stephen?, of Edinburgh, and the late Professor Norton, of
Yale College, New Haver,, complete in 2 vols., royal octavo,
containing" 1C00 pages, 14 steel and 1300 wood engravings.—
Price, in muslin binding, SO.
^S~ "Flris icark is NOT the old "Rook of the
Farm," lately riísí-scitated and thrown upon the
market.
Blacksmith and Carriage Sliop.
Los Angeles Street, next door to Chitds,  Hicks and Denniton
THE SUBSCRIBERS would respectfully in
form their friends and the public that
they are now prepared to! execute all
orders in the above Hues of business with
neatness ond dispatch. None but experienced workmen
will be employed, and as both departments sire under the
immediate superintendence of the proprietors, ourcustom-
ers may rest assured that their work will be done in a sat-
isfact >ry and workmanlike maimer.
ii. Mclaughlin.
sep2S tf E. L. SCOTT.
Home   Mnnuiactory,
Main Street, nearly opposite the Star Office-
TOY   &, BROTHER.
SADDLE AMI IIAEXKSS  MAKERS,
Keeps  constantly on .hand an assortment  of
SADDLES.   HARNÍSS.   BRIDLES,   WHIPS, COLLARS, SADDLE WARE, kc.
We are also prepared to execute all kinds of work  in our
line at the shortest possible notice.
A superior lot of California Bitts and Spurs always on
hand, ,        oct!9   tf
JAMES PATRICK & CO., SOLE AGENTS  for
ROYSTER'S :FRUIT" UliAND TOBACCO,   havo  for sale
and to arrive, the following well known brands of Virginia
Manufsieiorei! Tobacco ;
A. L- ROYSTER'S 'FRUIT,"
WM. GREANER'S  "SUN  FACTORY "
I'URPIN fc YAimoiiOCi.IVS "-\PRICOT,"
J- H. GREANER'S-- "PRIDE OF THUUNION."
C. WORTHAM'S -'SQUARE AND COMPASS »
JNO. GILMORE'S "GOLD DIGGER'S "
L, LOTTEEB'S "STRAWBERRY." mhI7
Thc Dcathhcd of the Emperor.
We are indebted to a Mercantile HoustS In this
city for the following translation, made in St. Re
tersburg. of the official account of .th« death of
Nicholas. It differs in some particulars from tin
account published in the English papers, and is of
course, more reliable.—[Boston Journal.
The last moments of the Fmperor Nicholas I, of
Russia, of blessed memory.
On the 27th of January (February 8, N. .S.) the
Emperor was taken ill with influenza, but continued to occupy himself as usual with the affairs of
the State. A few days after, namely, on thejiinth
of February, (21st n. s.,) he'felt himself somewhat
better, and, contrary to the advice of his dpctors,
(Jlandtand Carell) after having been present'it the
celebration of Divine Service at the palae< ■ m M-ch.
went out to tho paradeAotrse cHhe Enrgfheer corps'*
to inspect the battalions of the Ismailaiiblly Regiment and the Regiment of sharpshooters, which
were preparing to march off. " Your Majesty," said
Dr. Carell to him, "there is nota doctor in the
whole of your army who would allow the meanest
of your soldiers to leave the hospital in such
state as your majesty is in, and with such a frost
(23 dog. Reaumur—equal to 20 deg. below zero of
Farenheit) it is my duty to require that your majesty should not ieave your room.'-' " You have
done your duty/' answered the Emperor, "let me
do mine." At one o'clock, the Emperor went to the
parade-house, without even taking the precaution
of dressing himself a little warmer, contrary to the
advice of the Hereditary Grand Duke Alexander,
and the request ofhis immediate attendants.
After the inspection of the soldiers. His Majesty
went to see the Grand Duchess Helen Pavlovna,
widow of his late trother the Grand Duke Michael,
and from her palace to the Minister of War, who
was then unwell; on returning he felt himself
worse than on the day before. The cough and the
difficulty of breathing, which had trouble/! him for
some days previously, now increased. His Majesty passed the night without sleep, but the next day
(the 10th February, 22d n. s.) he went again to the
same parade-house to inspect the reserve batalious
of the Semenoffsky and Presbrajensky regiments,
the men of the reserve half battalion of sappers.
From this day all the symptoms of his malady became more severe, and the Emperor did not leave
his room. On the 11th, (23d n. s.) he intended to
be present at Divine Service at the church, but was
unable and was obliged to take to his bed. In
the evening the disease appeared evidently oppressive, and dangerous symptoms began to manifest
themselves with incredible rapidity. Notwithstanding his illness, the Emperor did not cease to occupy himself with State affairs, and only on the 1.2th.
(24th n. s.,) in consequence of his medical advis
ers insisting upon it, did he consent to leave business to the Cezarovitch (Alexander.)
When the danger was considered imminent, Her
Majesty the Empress, with painful heart, decided to
propose to her august husband to partake of the
Sacrament. It must be observed, that in the first
week of the fast the Emperor had begun to attend
the usual devotional services of Lent, and from
Monday till Thursday inclusive, was daily atDivine
Service in the church, but several times complaining of his indifferent health, expressed doubts
whether he would be able to complelL'tlns Christian
duty; however, notwithstanding his weakness, hy
never would sit during the service, although he
was urged todo so by the officiating ministei^ t.
The Empress embracing this opportunity, sail
to him, " as you have not been able to complete tlje
duty of confession and to partake of the sacrament,
in tiie first week (of Lent,) would you not like tp
do it now, for although the state of your health is
by no means dangerous, it might be well, as there
have been many instances where the partaking of
the Holy Sacrament has, by God's blessing, atlbrded
relief to the sufferers."
" No,-" said he,-f' I dannot perform this holy duty
in bed, undressed as I am ; no, 1 shall do it later
on, when I am strong enough to do it properly."
The Empress was silent, but perceiving tears in her
eyes he said: "You are crying?" '-No, this is
from the cold in my head." A tew minutes later,
the Empress began quietly to recite the Lord's
prayer. "You are praying? Why so?" :%1 am
praying for your recovery. ' " Am I in danger
then?" "No ." Her Majesty had not fortitude to answer affirmatively. "But you are in great
anxiety, you are tired, go and rest yourself." The
Empress then withdrew/
About 3 o'clock (A. M.) Flis Majesty said to Dr.
Mandt: "Tell me candidly what my illness is:
you kn«w I have already commanded you to apprise me in good time, if my illness should happen
to be serious, in order that I might not omit the
performance of my last christian duties.'' " I cannot conceal from your Majesty, that the disease €k
assuming a serious aspect. Your right lung is attacked." " You mean to say that there is danger
of it's being paralyzed?'-' " If the disease does not
yield to our efforts, this mny take place; but as yet
we do not see any appearance of it, and do not lose
hopes of your recovery." " Ah ! now I understand
my position ; I know what I have to do." After
dismissing the Doctor, he called in the heir apparent, and quietly communicated to him his hopeless
state, adding—"! hope you have not yet said anything to your mother, and will not do sojust yet;
let my confessor be called in." The Rev.- Mr. Bo-
janoff was already at the palace. The Empress came
into the room. While the reverend father was reading the prayers preparatory to confession, the Emperor blessed the Empress, aud the Cezarovitch,
who knelt by bis bed. After that they left the
room.'
Having performed tiicduíy of confession he crossed himself, saying : "I pray to the Lord to receive
me into his embrace." Then he partook of thcHoljj,
Sacrament (which at his desire was performed h._
the presence of Her Imperial Majesty and the Cezarovitch) with perfect presence of mind, andaftec-.
ting devotion and extraordinary calmness ; repeated the prayer beginning / believe and confess (a
somewhat'lengthy one,) from beginning to end in
a firm voice. He"then called in the Grand Duchess,
Czavena, wife of Alexander, the Grand Duke Con-
stantine, and his wife the Grand Duchess Alexao?
dra Jossifovna ; the Grand Duchess Mary Nicola?;
na, his eldest daughter, widow of the late Duke ;li.
Leuch^enberg, and Helen Palovna, widow of h
late brother Michael, and his grand children, whv
all passed the night without sleep in the adjoininf
rooms. He informed them ofhis approaching dite
ease with firmness, took leave of, and blessed the^s
all.
The words pronounced by him in these sacred
and solemn moments, will be forever impressed in
the hearts of the bereaved family. The Empress
exclaimed: "My God! Why cannot 1 die with
thee !" His Majesty replied : " Thou must live for
them," and turning to the heir apparent, he said :
"You know that all my ct res, all my efforts were
directed to the good of Russia; my desire las been
to continue these efforts, in order to leave the empire to you in a prosperous state, safely guarded
from danger without perfectly quiet and happy within ; but you see at what time and under what circumstances I die—such is the will of God. It will
be hard for you." The grand duke heir apparent.
drowned in tears, replied: "If it is decreed thai I
should lose you, I am sure you will even then pray
to God for Russia, for us all ; implore his holy assistance for me to bear this heavy burden, laid upon
me by Himself." " Yes, I always prayed for Russia and for you all. I shall pray to Him then, and
you," continued he, (addressing himself to the au-
itg to the Empress, "remain as you always have
been hitherto, in the close 'bonds of family affection,"
The Emperor then command*ed Count Adlerberg,
(master ofthe household.) Count Orioff, (head of
tiie Corps of Gendarmes.) and Prince Dolgorovkay,
(minister of war.) to be called in; thanked them
in touching terms for their services, for their tried
devotedness, and recommended them to the heir
apparent, blessed them and took leave of them : and
then addressing himself once more to the Czarovitch
and to Count Adlerberg, gave his last orders respecting his funeral, named the room in the lower
story of the winter palace whore his mortal remains
were to lie in state, mentioned tho place in the Peter and Paul's church (in the fortress) for his grave,
requested' that the funeral should be performed with
as little show as possible, without any pompous
catafalque, or any grand decorations in the rooms
or church, in order to avoid un necessary expense.
Lastly he ordered his immediate attendants to bo
called in, thanked them, and blessing thorn', bade
them farewell.    m. .    h
Tha dying Emperor retained perfect presence of |
mind when tlie Reverend father began toread the
commendatory prayers, and repeated thesame after
him, with feeble voice, but with calmness. His voice
soon failed. He made a sign to the confessor to
approach, pressed his hand, kissed tho cross on his
breast, and being unable to utter a word, made a
motion to him with his hand and eyes towards the
Empress and heir apparent, as if asking him to pray
for them. Until the last moment, he did not leave
their hand, but firmly grasped them ftil the time.
At twenty /ninnies past twelve, P. M., Friday,
February 1*8 (March 2d,) the Sovereign who, for
nearly 30 years, embellished the throneof Russia,
who possessed in the highest degree the feeling of
bis sacred duties, and indefatigably exerted himself
with completa self-abnegation f'or the good ofhis
country—was no more.
.St. Peteiisisurg, Feb. 23 (7th March,) 1855.
* Formerly Paul's Palaee.
DIVISION OF THE STATE.
An Act to create three States out of the Terrilóry-
of California.    Introduced intu the  Assembly
April ith, by Air. Douglass.
The people ofthe State of California, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows :
Sec. 1. There shall be created and established
out of the territory embraced within the following
boundaries, to wit: commencing at the point of
intersection ofthe forty-second degree of north latitude with the cue hundred and nineteenth degree
of longitude west from Greenwich ; thence running,
in a straight line, in a southeasterly direction, to
the river Colorado, at a point where it intersects the
thirty-fifth degree of north latitude;—thence down
the middle ofthe channel of said river, to tlieboun-
dary line between tlie United States and Mexico, as
eslablished by the treaty of May 30th, 1848 ; thence
west and along the boundary Hue to the Pacific
Ocean, and extending therein three English miles ;
thence running in a northwesterly direction and
following the direction of the Pacilic coast to
the forty-second degree of north latitude : thence
along the line of said forty-second degree of north
latitude to the beginning; also, all the islands, harbors and bays along and adjacent to the Pacific
coast.
Sec. 2,—The territory embraced within tbe following boundaries, and taken from the territory described iu the first section of this Act, commencing
at the mouth ofthe Pajaro river.- running up said
river to the summit ofthe coast range to tho thirty
seventh degree of north latitude; thence due east
to the summit of the Sierra- Nevada mountains;
thence northeast to the State line ;—thence along
said line to tho boundary line between the United
States and Mexico ; thence along said boundary "
to the Pacific Ocean and extending therein three
English miles ; thence running in a northwesterly
direction and following tho direction of the Pacilic
coast to a point due west ofthe mouth ol the Paja
ro river ; thence due east to the point of beginning ,
also, all the islands, harbors and bays along aud
adjacent to the Pacific coast; shall constitute the
State of Colorado.
Sec. 3.—The territory embraced within tbe following boundaries, and taken from the territory described in section iirst of this Act, commencing at
the mouth of Maron's river, thence running due east
to the southeasterly line, as described in the first
section; thcsnce along anil on said line in a northwesterly direction to the boundary line between
California as described iu the first section, and the
territory of Oregon: thence running west along
said boundary Hue to the Pacific Ocean, and extending therein three English miles ; thence running in
a southeasterly direction aud following the direction ofthe Pacific coast to a point due west of the
mouth of Maron's river ; thence running east to
the point of beginning; also, alt the islands, harbors and bays along and adjacent to the Pacific
coast, shall constitute the State of Shasta.
Sec. 4.—That part of the territory embraced within the boundaries as described in the first section of
this Act, and not embraced within Ihe boundaries as
described in the second and third sections of this
Act, shall be the Stale of California.
Sec 5.—The people residing within the territories of Colorado and Shasta, shall be and they are
hereby authorised so soon as the consent by tbe Congress of Ore United States shall have been obtained
thereto, proceed to organize cacha State government, under such rules and regulations as are prescribed in the Constitution of the United States and
the State of California.
Sec. (i.—So soou as seperate governments shall
have been established in the new Stales of Colorado and Shasta, at the first sessions of the Legislatures thereof, they shall appoint each a Commissioner by joint ballot, to act with a similar one to
be appoilited by the State of California, and thoy
shall apportion the amount tobe paid by each S   te,
NO. 52.
very unsteady manner, then pause and lean upon
his staff, a source of merriment to the boys and of
laughter to the men, wholike the Lerites of old,
wagged their beads and passed by on tbe other sido.
Pausing a moment to look at the old man. we noticed a little girl, (God bless her'!) anxiously watching his movements, and evidently desiring to do
something to nssit him. She might have seen 14
winters,—was richly dressed, with a pretty face.
and an eye full of meaning expression of the soul,
—and with books in hand, was probably on her
way to school. The little Samaritan did not long
remain inactive. Approaching a gentleman, aha
inquired, with faltering tongue, while a tear was
seen on her faif cheek:
" Is the old gentleman sick or intoxicated!"
"Drunk, I guess," was the heartless- reply.—at
whrcli, with the soul of a hero; this little angel of
mercy approached the old man, and after a moment's conversation, ¡he two wore seen wending
their wtiy along the street, the little girl supporting the tottering form of hhn whom l*Qe tyD
■■,:-■■■ iv.-i! had li.'ft Üfl flis fate.
On inquiry, wc learned that the old man was a
■worthy person, and having gone out on a morning
walk, was suddenly overtaken with a sort ol blind/
ness, which was the ooaasicn, thong!) iincrinscióiía
of it himself, ¡jf his unsteady gait He is" a temperate man, and sickness subjected him to tho jibes
and jeers oftbe multitude, save ífaftí noble hearted
girl. We tried to learn her name, but were unable todo so. How Hko an oasis in this desert selfish world such conduct appears. Whoever the
girl may be, we say, God bless her.
Iter. Or. Scott's Opinion of California Climate
mul Prospects.
Wé 0nd the following in an eastern exchange,
and, coming from so high authority, we cannot better subserve California than by giving it wings and
spreading it abroad again to bring more: citizens to
our State. The picture is so true—however dark
thepresent, the future is full of hope : [Cal. Farmer.
1. This State is in a very depressed condition
at present. The emigration to it is greatly diminished ; but the emigrants now are chiefly those
that come to stay. A large proporfion are women
and children, and returning Californians, who find
that they cannot be content to remain in their old
homes beyond the mountains.
1 The present depressed state of business may
continue for a year or so ; but better things are before us. Improved facilities for communication
with the older States, by an inland road, and by
propellers, will aid the settlement rrt the Pacific
shore. A vast population is to live oiv this side of
the continent,- Yoü may depend upon a glorious
future Hit this whole coats!
3. The climate is more salubrious and delightful than any other part ofthe continent. The lands
are bettor aud more productive than any in the West.
There is no such climate, and there are no such
lands anywhere East of the Rocky Mountains. I
speak advisedly. I have seen with my own eyes a
considerable portion of the State. I have tried its
climate in tbe valleys, on the mountains, and on
the sea beach ; and I have some knowledge, by experience, of other continents, and I have no hesitation in saying, that I believe the climate of California better tban any one on the Mediterranean, and
its soils as fertile as the best spots of Egypt.
4. In a commercial point of view, and as a base
from which to operate on all the islauds and nations
beyond, there is no need for me to say a word. It3
importance in this way is second to noothcr onfh«
globe.
5. As £o the gold giving oni . íheís are too
signs yet. The exports are increasing rather than
diminishing. It will not be exhausted in our generation, ar.d probably not before, the end of the'
world. The surface mining, creek washing, cayot-
ing, placer digging and the like operations, may
become somewhat exhausted ; but the qnartz mining, which will propabiy be the most productive
in the end, has not yet gotten into successful
operation. The quicksilver mines and mineral
springs, the shipping interests connected with our
whalers, and the internal and coast trade, are of
themselves sufficient to make this one of the best
States in the American Union. Nor is there any
reason, that I can sec why this should not become
a great manufacturing State. Water facilities can
be had. The climate is favorable, neither too cold
nor too hot for mechanical work. Hero our wares
and "notions" can be sent to the Orient before'
London and New York can get round the Cape or'
the Horn.   But I must forbear for the present.
Ilromeilnry Overland Din 1 I.Mr. William N. Walton has sent a msmrorial into
the State Senate, proposing as follows :
That the State Legislature of California shall.by
legislative act, donate in fee simple to five undersigned, all the right, title and interest of thy State
in and to certain quarier sections? of land, (situate
between the eastern boundary oi' the State and the
Pacific Coast, as stations, for the encouragement of
an overland immigration by means Of osimele and
dromedarii s. The undersigned purposes aud agrees,
within Í2 months from and ¡tffter tnfl tetssSge of an
act embracing the above donation, io place trains
of camels and drum ed. anus on a route from a point
or station on the Atlantic coast, to a p'oiut or station on the Pacific coast, ¡or the purpose of expediting inter-oceanic communication in s speedy and
secure manner;
.\:,Vflio. y .Maria Antohii ms«;.u™, , F„10.-i„ wn-e
reno perteneeiente a Ins hei'ee'.eros tie Di'eiderio Oli
hiendo hi propiedad en que hi madre del mismo Toma
quides ahora vive cerca 150 yardas por la parte de Or!
y 100 yanks   por el Ni
"nc
lo 11
-ill
Urqlióles tv
i < ene ví:.'.
e.fpomhv de Venta cn la  puerta de la, casa di .
Ciudad de Los Angelen, el dia 12 de Mayo priixiuvaiH •,,
i de la mañana A. M. y al contado. ["
J. lí. BARTON, Sheriff)
Los Angeles Abril 13 de 1855. o
ALMACÉN Y MERCADERÍAS NUEVAS. [
T OS Señores? Hull l'lalt & c. - hanhabierto Tienda en t
JLi issisa de Temple, que queda en frente de la calle dr
Comercio, por lo tanto se hallan en estado de ofrecer al ptt
hlico de Los Aovóles y vecindad at surtido completo de    d
ABARROTES. PROVICIONES Y LICORES        e
a precios muy  baratos.—Tienen a  mas la   ventaja de est,' \
eu relación coa San francisco y rectvoa di1 sillü lo que nef°
citan.   Venderemos por mayor, asi tos revéndadorae bad
muy  bien  en venir a examinar  nuestro   surtido, anies!¡o
ConstÍtiíPií3ii,''l.l'-tíití',.M.aLO oí ualilornia saa,. ,_rrfly
and be in full force and eítect in the new States of
Colorado aud Shasta, and shall not be altered or
changed by the people thereof, until the expiration
of one year from the date ofthe formation ofa State
Government in said States.
Sec. "10.—At the first session ofthe Legislatures
of the States of Colorado and Shasta, provision
shall be made by law to create a sinking fund, to
pay the principal and interest accruing on the bpnds
of the State issued to pay her proportion of the
debt ofthe State of California.
Your memorialist would inform your honorable
body that a similar requisition to the above will be
presented to the State Legislature of Texas, asking
the sam'e donation.-not so much lor the value ofthe
lands donated, as to give aa implied expression oí
opinion on this all-important subject. The general government will doubtless donate to the undcr:
signed the necessary quarter sections (for stations)
in the Territory of New Mexico,
From statistical facts, it is with pride your memorialist informs your honorable body, that by
donating this land, and thereby expressing an implied endorsement of the people of California to
his enterprise, he will be enabled (by the aid of
capital placed at his disposal fo;1 the prosecution
of his project,) within a very few months, to place
a train of dromedaries on the south', rn route, that
will make the distance from Texas or New Orleans,
to the Gila river, thence to San Diego or Los
Angeles, in from eight to ten days, au almost in-
crediMe short time, but nevertheless true.
Your memorialist has unquestionable authority,
that the despatches are constauity forwarded from
Cairo and Alexandria in Egypt, to Mecca iu Arabia, a distance of near eight hundred miles, in lour
days by one of these animals, thence to Aden,
(whose gull forms its estuary in the Indian Ocean.)
a distance of near six hunhred miles, in 60 hours.
These racts arc given to show the entire practica-
nilityofthe enterprise.
So soon as this enterprise is commenced, the
commercial and other intelligence from India and
China, wili be anticipated iu our own and the European monetary and commercial world by at least.
twenty days.
[ gust family who surrounded bisdyjng couch) point-
A Touching Incident.
A Boston correspondent ofthe Fall River Monitor records an incident which allows us to " thank
God and take courage" :—
In passing down Broomfield street, we think it
was, we met aman in the winter of life, his grey
hair falling over his pale features, and with stall
in hand, laboring to reach hishome. The bad work
he made of it led the bystanders to think him intoxicated.   He would walk a short distance in a
^¡S*A Homestead.—A finer chance to secure a
homestead probably never presented itself in this
County than tbe one now offered by Mr. L. Carpenter, within an hour's ride of this city.    Farming
lots of 80 and 160 acres—every foot of which can
be irrigated—and not surpassed by any in richness
of soil, can be bought for $10 per acre.    These
lands are situated on the San Gabriel river, wbagj   -
all the varied producís  of vegetables,   grain a*
fruit of oar climate, cp.c be raised in tie gr**
est profusion.
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