JST"* Bayard Taylor, in his journey to Central j At a meeting of ihe Know Ncthlng3 in New
Africa, thus speaks of the natural beauties of the York, on the evening of the 4th of June, the fol-
grcat Nubian desert
THE GHOST.
BV ALBERT G. QRBBN— 1826.
'Tis about twenty years since Abel Law,
A Bhort, round-favored merry
Old soldier of the Revolutionary
War,
Was wedded to
A Tost abominable shrew.
The temper, sir. of Shakspeare's Catherine
Could no more be compared with her's,
Than mine
"With Lucifer's.
Her eye was like a weasel's ;   she had a harsh
Face, like a cranberry marsh,
All spread
With spots of white and red ;
Hair ofthe color ofa wisp ofstraw.
And a ins f-(.is in on" like a CROSS-OPT saw.
The apellation of tli is lovely dartte
Was Ann or Nonet; don't forget the name.
Her brother David Was a tall,
Good-looking chap, and that was all;
One of your great, big nothings, as we say
Here in Rhode Island, picking up Old jokes
And cracking them on other folks.
Well. Daniel undertook one night to play
The Ghost, and frighten Abel, who,
He knew,
Would be returning from a journey through
■ A grove of forest wood
That stood
Below
The house some distance—half a mile, or so.
"With a long, taper
Cap of white paper,
Just made to cover
A wi;, nearly as large over
Aa a corn basket, and a sheet
With both ends made to meet
Asross his breast,
(The way in which ghosts are always dressed.)
He took
His station, near
A huge oak tree.
Whence he could overlook
The road, and see
Whatever might appear.
It happened that an hour before, friend Abel
Had left the table
|)f an inn. where he had made a halt,
With horse and wagon,
To t4ate a flagon
Of malt
ijiquor, And so forth ; which being done,
H ■ went on,
Oaring ud more for twenty ghosts,
Than if they were so many posts.
David was tiearly tired of waiting:
His patience was abating ;
At length, lie beard the careless tones
Of his kinsman's VOliJej
And then the noise
Of wagon wheels among the stonesi
Anal was quite elated, and was roaring
Wirh all his might, and pouring
Out. in great confusion,
Scraps oi'old songs nude in •■ the Revolution.'"
His head was full of Bunker Hill aud Trenton ;
Aud jovially he went m,
Scaring the whippoorwills among the trees
With rhymes like these :
■■ See the Yankees
Leave the hill
With baggernetts declining,
With lopped-dowu hats
And rusty guns,
And leather aprons shining."
w See the Yankees—Whoa! Why, what is that!'
Said Abel, starting like a cat,
As, slowly, on th ; fearful figure strode
Iuto the middle of the road.
li My conscience! what a suit of clothes!
Some crazy fellow, I suppose. *
Hallo! friend, what's your name! by the powers of gin
That's a strange dress to travel in."
'■Be silent, Abel ^ for I now havecome
To read your doom ;
Then hearken, While your fate I now declare
I am a spirit—"   'I suppose you are ;
But you'll not hurt me. and I'll tall yon why.
Here is a fact which you cannot deny—
All spirits must be either good
Or bad—that's understood—
And be you good or evil, I am sure
That I'm sjcure.
If a soou spirit, I am safe.   If evil—
And I don' know but you may be the DeViL—
If that's the case, you'll recollect, I fancy.
That I am married to took sister Naxcv ! "
I soon fell into a regular routine of travel, which
during all my latter experience of the desert, never
became monotonous. I rose at the dawn every
morning, bathed my eyes with a handful of the
precious wttter, and drank a cup of coffee. After
the tent had been struck, I walked ahead for two
hours, often so far in advance that I lo&t sight and
hearing ot the caravan. I found an unspeakable
fascination iu tho sublime solitude ofthe desert. 1
often behoid the sun rise, when, within the wide
range ofthe horizon, there was no living creature
to be seen. He came up like a god, in awful glory.-
and it would bave been a natural act, had I cast
myself upon the'sand and worshipped him. The
sudden changing of the landscape ou his appearance
the lighting up of the dull sand into a warm golden hue, and the tinting' of purple and violet on
the distant porphyry hills—was a morning miracle
which I never beheld without awe. The richness
of this coloring mad" th" desert beautiful—it was
too beautiful for desolation;
The scenery, so lar irom depressing, inspired and
exllilirated me. I never felt a sensation of physical health and strength in such perfection, and was
ready to shout from morning till night, from the
overflow of happy spirits. The air is an elixir of
lol'e, so sweet, and as pure and refreshing as that
which the first man breathed ou the morning of,
creation. You inhale the unadulterated elements
of the atmosphere, fbr there are no exhalations from
moist earth, vegetable matter, or the smoke and
steam whicli arise from the bodies of men, to stain
its purity. This air even more than its silence
aud solitude, is the secret of one's attachment tothe
desert. It is a beautiful illustration of the compensating care of Providence, which leaves none o!
the waste places of the earth without some atoning glory. When all the pleasant aspects of nature
are wanting—where there is no green thing, no
fount for the thirsty lip, scarcely a shadowof a rock
to shield the wanderer in a blazing noon, God has
breathed upon the wilderness his i-.weetest and ten-
derest breath, giving clearness to the eye, strength
to the frame, and the must foyous exhUirations to
the spiritsi
i-qjms Cratpiraws.     _ Siti^ Jfnmxistfl jtttrfistijttfc
1st J1111 us Ifcws,
ilOIlKICLE    MCHDElt   IN   TOlSOQA THli   Ml* IIDEREIIS
EXHCOTSffl BT THE PEOPLE !!
We translate says the Star and Herald, the following account of the proceedings in Taboga. from
the Paiiameiio of Sunday last:
" We have seen a letter from a resident in Taboga to a gentleman in this city, dated yesterday,
stating tnat Friday last, at iniduiglitj some men
entered tiie house of an American named Tracy.
who resided ou the beach near the Veranda Hotel,
drugged him out of bed and murdered him in the
mosi nomble aud brutal manner. His wife I'ottu-
ualt'ly succeeding in escaping in her night dress,
uud enough pursued reached tne village m safety,
aim gave llie alarm at Sehuber's butchers shop.—
i'u: a.rau1 soon became known, aud both foreigners
and natives turned out to iind the perpetrators of
tins bloody deed. Four men had been arrested on
suspicion, and the greatest excitement prevailed,
One was a Guayaqu.lanian, the Secoud a native 01
Old Spam, tht tii.rd an American and the fourth a
Cade.io. We have since heard, that from an official examination made, there exists no doubt of the
guilt ofthe lirst three named parties.
Iu addition to the foregoing, information has
been received that the guiit of the three ineu was
*o clearly proved, and even confessed by themselves
that the people decided ou immediately hang"
them, which was accordingly done, to the evident
satisfaction of the entire population, both foreigners and uatives, the latter of whom felt so highly
upon the matter, that they refused to allow th.-
bodies to be Inir.ed on the Island.
ten!
Ai^Ains of Page. Bacon" & Co.—Page, Bacon &
Co.'s affairs are, notwithstanding all the mantevres
of their backers and creditors, in as tangled and
unsatisfactory a shape as ever. Daniel D. Page
lei't San Francisco for the Atlantic State's on Saturday week, for the avowed " purpose of making
the necessary arrangements to liquidate, fts early
as possible, the debts of the house." but probably
because things did not move to suit him. An attempt was made to arrest him on the eve of departure, but he evaded the officers and got off. leaving
a ■' card," which says :—
'■I have executed and deposited with rfty son,
Francis W. Page, a deed of trust- as was proposed!
nud which will be delivered by him as soon as the
co;id;tions are Complied witb ou which it was
agreed that the deed was to take effect, t bave
also executed and deposited with him another deed
of trust, similar to the first, except that it is to
inure to the benefit of only sufch of the creditors as
shall assent to and accept of its provisions; provided, however, that it shall not become operative
until at least three-fourths iu amount of all the
*cred.tors shall so assent to it."
Tlie Sam vi xAitViSi-itmum in Canada.
Toronto June 5.—A rumor is current io this
city that the British Government has ordered the
continuance of the seat of the Cauadian Government at Quebec, notwithstanding the decision of
the Provincial Parliament to remove to Toronto.
The alleged reason for this is the possibility ofthe
Cuban ditheulties placing Great Britain in a position of antagonism to the Uuited States, in which
ease the ((uestiou ot deb nee would require lhat the
Government should remain at Quebec. The report
is credited in many quarters.
^T Ned Marshall in his speech at Sacramento
said :
The Whigs have died of inanition, and the Democracy of apoplexy. [Laughter.] The former
have literally been starved to death, but the latter,
having got iuto the public crib, fed themselves to
repletion, until they fairly choked. The Whigs,
with attenuated aud feeble frames, have died for
want of grub— the Democrats from over stuffing.
{Great .laughter.] The difference is this: The
Whigs could'ut get anything, and Democrats did'nt
administer honestly on what they did get. [Cheers
■aad Lai.ghter.il
AitMs POR Alvarez.—The pilot boat Golden -Gate
"feleartd yesterday for ports on the Pacific, and is
bound, it is understood, for Acapulco, with arms,
"ammunition and provisions for the finny of Alvarez, encamped, at last accounts, a short distance
fi-o.n that place.—[S. F. Citizen.
At List.—The Board of Aldermen have adopted
ft resolution declaring the city officers elected, as
flist reported, thus relieving not a few minds from
t^usp >nse. Th'jV have transmitted the returns to
'the Board of Assistants.—[S. V. Citizen.
Ybm.ow Fever and Cholera at New Ort.eaxs.—
The New Orleans papers of the 2'ifh of May announce tlie appearance of cholera in that city "with
the yellow fever as an accompaniment. The deaths
from cholera have steadily increased. Among th
victim-, wo notice that Mon*, Godard,the celebrated
seronaut, who was alive P.ud well on the night of
the 2,">th. wa? acorpse on the morning of the 26th,
The Uoai'd of Health has also announced the appearance of the epidemic.
The imii-Maint; Law men ia the eity of New Yorh, liave
rimilved tliat ihny will not nupport  foi- office or jmrclia
any fLVtichi.i of pi* r sons wlio had anything to do in  proem
ing tbe pasaage oi tho temperance law, or who favor tl.at
measure.
Mr. Stevenson, Ind'aa Agent, gives notice that
the law will be strictly enforced forbidding the sale
of liquors to the Indians in his district.
Grasshoppers.—A flock of turkeys will "clean
out " any quantity of grasshoppers on a farm.
U the boy that got flogged for telling a fib, the
came trinriMIng lyre that the poets speak of?
An exchange says:   'Recently six sisters were
ToBrthaaetyaittt.diue^ lur betting on the
\ irginia election prevail in Washington C tv that
one ol the Government contractors for the Capitol
extension, after putting all the -'rocks" he could
conveniently raise staked the marble blocks which
were designed for the structure he was putting up
Foitunately he bet ou the winning nag. aud fe reported to have realized some $50,00". Bather a
bard story, but we get it well authenticated.
Settlement of the Spanish DtfitfcuLTiES-=-Tbe
National Intelligencer learns, by letters from Paris
that Mr. Perry lias obtained from the Spanish Government an entirely satisfactory settlement ofthe
t.1 Dorado case as well as that -ofour Vice Consul
at Sagua la Grande. The Lieut. Governorwhoar-
rested Mr. Thompson is to be dismissed. Such in
strttctions have been issued to cruisers as will ore
vent a recurrence ofany difficulty.
Leave-worth. Kansas, eight months age was a
place of wild, and unimproved land; now, anion-
the buildings and business of Leavenworth can be
enumerated, one steam saw-uill. two brick yards
one large hotel, four boarding houses, saloons etc '
and eight hundred inhabitants.
A bridal party was poisoned in Baltimore on the
3d ot June, from etting custard in which arsenic
had been placed. Twenty-five of them are not expected to recover. The bride is among the number
AS to who committed the damnable deed, remains
a mystery.
_ Two hundred recruits for the naval service were
■dipped at the U. S. Naval rendezvous in Philadelphia during the month of May. This is the lamest
number shipped at that station, for one "month during the last ten years.
Mr. Hiram Harmon mounted his horse to hunt
up his cattle in Erfe, Iowa, and was the next morning found wandering about Insane, his horse having been killed by a strrke of lightning.
On the 23d ult., a most violent rain and bail
storm occurred at Abingdon Va. The lower floors
of several residences, including that of the-d:tor of
the Virgmian.wa siibtnerged.m water to the depth
of three or four feet. A large stable was lifted
from us foundation, and lauded across one of the
principal streets. The gardens in the vicinity were
completely flooded.
Execution  of P tan ori.
The Italian, Piauori, who attempted to assassinate the Lmperor Napoleon, has been tried and executed. He made no confession. Perhaps he Was
like Sakedo—waiting succor from his friends.
lowing resolutions were presented and unanimously adopted.
1. tt^olved. that we cordially approve and
heartily accept the declaration of principles now
presented.
2. That we will support for a national office no
candidate that is not in accord with this declaration.
8. That wc leave to our friends—to the friends
of just, liberal, and comprehensive Americanism—
throughout the country, (he application of the
principles of this, our national declaration, to such
eases and occasions as may require their employment*
i. That we urffe all true Americans, under
whatever designation or arrangement they mav
act. to impart, diffuse, encourage, and enforce this
declaration upon the attention, acceptance and
practice of fhe people of the United States, by
whatever agene'esand by all the influence they
mav have at their command.
Mr. Williams said that he seconded the resolutions with peculiar pleasure, for they are to the
"fleet that the declaration just re-d are to lie and
■•hall lie the foundation of the platform ofthe great
American pnrtv, founded and about to be founded
^n this cnuntrv. (Anplause.) He did not think
that Mr. Henry A. Wise could now design: te them
as the'■Kn'<rhts of the dark lantern."' They had
evnressei'l their views openly, and Mr. Wise and
liber wise gontlem^n might make the most of it.
Cheers.1 Por another reason he took pleasur" in
"'eondin'": th^se resolutions, for he might say that
this was the first time he ever stood on a parly plat
<nrm in his life, where he could stand oil it with
his whole weight. It was a platform, he said,
strong enouffh and wide enough for him. There
is a sentiment in the communitv called philanthropy; but he found in himself a little of tliat Sblfish-
riRRS which cl I n ars closer to his own country than
to any other country, and to his own countrymen
than to the natives of other lands. (Applause.) He
did not sympathise with abstractionists. The platform, he said, was the American platform, and ]
think we need just such a platform now. and I assume that there will be an an tn ironi? tie, platform
to us. We will have foes in the field. Wuo are going to be our antagonists? What principles are
thev goin? to oppose? Wehave heard ofthe great
battle in Virginia. But have they br^en fish tin si
for the great American princ'ple? The triumph
there seems to be a triumph ofthe Administration
and I am glad they have triumphed for once.—
'Laughter.') I understand :t took 10.000 foreigners to achieve it, and T understand, also, that they
were carried there at the expense of the American
Tovornm'mt;. fDerisive shouts.) Tf those were
the princinles they had to encounter,'hen said he.
wo are ready to meet them hand to hand. and.	
T was a-oimr to say something stronger. (Applause)
Whatis this matter of fhe foreign vote? Why.
somebody wants to get office, and he goes and buys
np the foreign vote, and this is the only antagonistic nrinciple which their antagonists dare to avow.
He had no objection to foreigners coming to these!
chores, but he did not understand why they should
make them voters and elect them to oflice whenever
they came. (Applause.) The French people failed
to uphold republicanism: it was because they were
not the descendants of Pilgrim Fathers, and did
not understand the American sen'imeut. But
when fo*feigners come to our shores we make them
officials—governors and policemen; and every one
knows what tyraiits they become when they hold
'ihe rod of office. The declaration read to-night excludes sectionalism cf all kinds from the platform.
It has left slavery where the consitution left it.—-
Tt has ielt religion where tho constitution left if.
We have no objection'to any man's religion.—
[Applause.] Let religionists have iheir own way:
leave them where the eonstitutionleft them. These
were the sentiments of Jefferson. They are the
sentiments we profess to-nighl. Leave every man
to his religion, but keep religion out of interference
with polities, lie believed in obedience to laws,
and he thought that the great Ameiican institutions
were dearer to them than anything else. Let American insfitutionsbe destroyed, and where will liberty find place for the sole of its foot? There is let
much at slake in our American institutions tout
low 3.000.000 of the best, of the whitest, to cast it
away. I think that white men are as good as black.
When I say we must not imperii our institutions
for the one. I also mean that we should not imperil
them for the other. We must I e awake, gentlemen.
■'Eternal vigilance," said Jefferson, ''is the price of
liberty."    [Loud aonlaiv
Pacific Express Co.
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I    fTSLft»   the-l'.UTM*''.miVl'STOCK m
fiG-^yA,    KXriU-SS fUMI'ANY."   will ' W
• Io.a[i„l^ii uy every Steamer an Express ui  OSS
charge of regular MenseKgers,   ou  the Southern «ou«
SANTA BARBARA,
MONTEREY.
SAN FRANCISCO,.
SACRAMENTO,
STOCKTON
ni throughout th« Northern Hlaea,
XGiG  \'\-At.v,tyi-A.  E.oii.i'i'3, Viivwla aiulT treasure fonvtir
and Insured.
il-Arr Collections made ia   every part of tlio State a
CTIA8. It. JOHNSON, Agent
Loa Angeles, March Cth 1855. mlO-tt'
WELLS FARGO & CO'S
Vf
lES •2£T IE3* 3EL IE .<B 3S& .
A Jul nt stock Company with, u cupitai of
8*500,060,
jtl.li iMftymtvlt an 3H3«ffi**M from  the  City of
Lua Anjfeles, Iff 'every Steamer, t'o all part" «f California, Oregon, the Atlantte States ami Europe, in charge
of rou'ubir anil t'xpei-ioncc.l Messengers.
LETTERS.PARCELS, PACMGES and TREASURE
o Atlantic Stales,"'Oregon
j Angeles, March 24, 1855.
INDEPENDENT LINE.
CARRYING THS
UNITED   STATES MAILS'
i.NTA   BARBARA.
^^^^^^^^^     AN D1EC0.
Connecting nt Pun Pedro with stages for
"■"""■BSOKSSSSIp Los Augeles, San Bernardino, and Kern Iti-
.-er "Mines.    Departure from Long IVh.irf.
THE NEW AND SPLENDID STEAMSHIP
SEA BIRD,
L000 tonsljviHhen, Capt. SASJUELHALEY,  wilHiereaf
'er make regular trips to the above ports, leaving Long
Wharf.    For freight or passage, apph' on hoard, or  lo
J. T. WEIGHT.
37 Sacrnniento street, near llavi.
X. B.—Shippers are requested io get hills oi* Lading sigi
ed for their goods.
Los Angeles, June 16, 1855. No. 5—tf
T3ic iinow i»v>iikj,..„ -.„>.-,., _jiVPeiition.
Pim-ADi-ii.piiiA, June 5,—Tlie Know Nothing National Convention is understood to liave assembled.
but where, is only known to tlie initiated. Sansom
street Hall is not the place ; that Halt, however,
has been engaged for a grand dinner for the party
on Thursday.
Dbty Goods and CJlo' hing
£32X3.X>*03£*l'U.23a..
-cialiiDill'rin.
BtiMdcommo-
mi
dious storti
NO. 2 TEMFLE;S BLOCK,
Next door to ihe u;StaYi} Office, Principal Street
pposite their old stand, where they will he happy
call ifieir.ihl fricn
ade latKU
.AAA
They have latu
tlie
v.-i.i,
■ the
"" 'READY MADE CLOTHING,
HATS AND CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES,
FOREIGN ANDDOlIESTJCDRYGOODSi FANCY GOODS, Se.
Wliieh are oll'ered at grout ly reduced prices, either at
wholesale or retail.
We would rospectfutty Btilictt a call from purchasers, believing that we can offer better indiieeni'-'ritsin our line ol
husiness than anv of her house in this e.'wv.
deel4 ELIAS k BROTHEH
HO mid I'il Sacramento Street, Ban Franclicn
Centrally located between Siiiisome and JIonlgi,r,lc.|.,. fit *
in the iminediate vicinity of tbe Nicaragua nad 'Jlail s{,.m ,''
ip Co."a Olliees, San Fnineisco.
GtfEATKEPtJOTXON
IN THE PRICE OF BOARD AT THE
"WHAT CHEER HOUSE,
Kos. 119 and 121 Sacraments street*
jjANFiiAXChCU, UrtL.
$B 00.,,
§1 00...
HO cts..
...Per Week
...Per Bay,
., Per Meal.,
LODGINGS ON THE MOST REASONABLE TERMS:
From $3 to$S..., Per'Week,
From &0 ats. to $1. Per Klght.
N. ■■a—There arfcEIQHTY&INGLE ROOMS, fitted upsnij
furnished in the neatest manner, at from 7fi cts. to $1 ]>er
niii-ht. and from  S5 to SO f"r week.
JH'A- The privilege of lA'AA", LATHS is also extended to th*
patrons of the honse
K. B. VOODTTARri, Proprietor
Map, £6, J866'. Ko. D—lAn
.1.UUU        ^  84-ft boxes
(Ene Candles—15, 20,
nut Catsup ;
uto Catsup ;
HAEKOtD, KASItAlL k co.
N
TF.W Goods—New Gooda—Expressly for
fftiafliw—
100 hf bills C. Sugar ;
3 Midi'* ik'w LkmeFi-s, hf drums :
100 hf boxpfl new taiHlnS;
26 bids Almonds ;
10 boxen new Citron.
BRADPBAW J: fo
Cor Califoi-nhi and Bafterj ali
Ma J- 26, 1858. Ko. 2—tf   '
Lnftyeltc llcstauraiit,
FORMERLY THE OLD AMERICAN,
COMMERCIAL STREET.
een -.ph'.idbily refitted and thorough-
d to .'■■'■ mmodatfl regular boarders
by  hi'.i of fare.    Saloon  for private
edH
i can he
Cukes of ali Idni
I'e.HHdv-e, Rabbi
Aliment my 1're.serves.
Jlic heat the market affords
and Ciiiek'e:
ihortest notice.
hund.
J.-ds Angeles, Jan
.- 11, lsr,;
H3*"ow Nothings &-Maine.—The Know Nothing
State Convention, which has been insepsion at Bangor) Me., adjourned oa Wednesday afternoon. No
nomination wa? made for Goyernor. Strong Anti-
Slavery resolutions were passed, with only three
dissenting votes, and delegates were appointed to
the National Convention, whicli is to assemble in
Philadelphia ne7t month. The Convention wag
fully attended, and great harmony prevailed
Tlie WasHlngton Election.
"WASuroxGTON, June 5.—In onr election yesterday, the K. N.'s lost six Councilmen, and gained
four Aldermen. They have a majority of 15 on
joint ballot. The average K. N. majority on the
general ticket was 553.
3Hx-. Perry Recalled from Sj'aln.
WASftfNGfTON June 5.—Buckingham Smith lias
been appointed Secretary of Legation at Madrid
vice Horatio J. Perry, recalled.
MR* It. JOSEPHI takes pleasure in nimouti-
«U«gl o the citizens of ios Angoles, and all tbeouiv
roundinir eon lit rv, T Ij;- t he has resumed husiness again and
would solicit their kind [jatironage.
WatcSicM'Iocks. Jewelry andSH-
TOOLS AND MATERIALS hept constantly on hand and for
sale whide.-n.U' and retii.il.
Watches. Clocks and Jewelry
repaired nnd warranted.
100 Gallons of CiimpHone for snl^ low.
Melius' Row, opposite l\l. Keller's, Los Angeles.
Los taigehw, May 12, 1855. No. 5*—2m
Auction & Commission
T   SIMMONS would respectfully
SIMMONS would i
of Los Angeles an
he store of 1'. Ueaudr;
iliso streets, for the t
."that he ini
nt the corner of Lo:
nsaelion ofa regular
inhabitants
ids opening
Angeles and
MtistcIIaMus ^bkrfeemtnts.
Auction and Commission Business.
ATJCTIOS SAl.ES
Tuesdays; Thursdays and Saturdays.
Intermediate days.  Goods at Auction.prices.   Thcguoda
offered for side w'ill consist, chiefly of
GROCERIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
also Hard-Ware, Wooden Ware to.. &«, All the articles
offered for sale will he in good order. Large or small
lots put up to suit purchasers. The first Bale will lake
place on Tuesday June 19, at 10 o'clock A. M. Terms CASH
OX DELIVERY.
N. IL—Prompt attention paid to all sales of Stock, Jleal
or Personal property, kc. kc.
Los Angeles, June 16, 1855.. No. 6—lm
"Well© & Provost,
Pickle   and   Preserve  Warehouse,
No. 48 FltON'f SntKET, BETWEEN OALlFQJtNIA ASD
Saciujiknto Streets,
SAN  FRANCISCO.
I>.K. PROVOST, Agent.
June 23, 1855. No. ti—?,m
Generals Scott antl Jespup have recently expressed tlieir opioioo tbittthe Allies cannot retreat from
theCiimea without first capturing Sebastopol by a
coup de main, or heating the Russian army in the
lield. We suppose the AlT.es are pretty much of
tbe some opinion, hut how is either of the things
to be clone?
Dem-'cratfj Victory at New Haves*.—At tbe
election in New Haven, Alfred Blackmail, the Democratic candidate for Mayor was elected by 300 hundred plurality, and 100 hundred majority over all
opposition. Tbe entire general ticket of the Democrats .s elected.
DEM0aiATicREJ0icjXcs.~-TheDemocrat8ofPbiI-
adelphia held a graml jollification, on Thursday;
on the island in tbe Dele Ware river opposite the
city, and af(,cr eating, drinking, dancing and singing, tired oue hundred guns in honor ofthe victory in Virginia. In the evening a meeting washeld
in Independence square, which wai attended by au
immense throng.
Di-.mockatic Victory in Conxkcttclt.—At Nor-
w'ctt, Wm. L. Brewer, Democrat, en the largest vote
given in tnie city, was i lected Mayor by over 200
majority, and every candidate on the Democratic
ticket "for Aldermen, Common Council, Clerk,
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^— Sher If, &c, was elected by about the same majority,
married in one hou&e in Sooi^fftet Co.. Pa,, -all by j The Know Nothing majority iu tbe town last April
oac clergjftB&ii, I was over three hundred.
IMPORTANT TO FARMERS
AND OTHERS.
AGS FOR SAi-E,   or made to order hy Ma-
CHINKRY, bt-the ver? lowest market rates.   	
inn;.'
[mad
and "Wagon Covcia sewed
J. BATON.
Melius1 Row. Los Angeles Street,
-Opposite tbe end of Commercial Street.—
os Angles   June 80, 1S.*>5. No 7-2m
XJ CHINERY, at the very lowest market rates'.    Tothoi
furnish tlm clotH, 100 lbs. snclcs will he cut
"" perlOO.    Alsc—Tents,   I-Iosc, Celling?,
-.mil v
SDixiVi) HOOKS,  MAtlAUNLb  .
AXU AMERICA.
alltlwNejr, Cheap. I
tiunpofthe day.   Hh
- fr.--
nto the s
0-hi'
and En
rade, S( H(,{;L. LAW
■Jie»i n:i>uH-i;i after h
elopes, and  every va:
EL CLAMOR PUBLICO.
TO_ ADVERTISERS.
4   DVERTIPLMi-:
f\_ ijCU'tin.AhAoti-
casit theregijlEU-pv
day morning, and t
Pally requested tg hand i
o CLAMOR PUBLICO
litor fi'ce til* cliiii-^e, and inserl-
e jiajier i:, jmblis lied every TrKS-
i wish to advertiee are respect-
'■■-'v ii>ii(-)-lisi-nii.uis  iv ueeui-i.
Carriage ami Blacksmith Shop,
By JOHN GOLLER.
LOS  AHGELES   STREET,
KEijt THE FOOT   OF C0M.1IK11CL--.L,
rpHE subscriber respect fully In-
J_ rormath&pubKcgeneraUythat
he will keep constantly on  hand,
and will manufacture to order,
Coaches, Baggies, Wagons, Carts &c,
in a neat and workmanlike manner. He has on hand and
for sale ft fine fltock of Kisa-m White Oak and Hickory
Plank and axels- He keeps constantly on band a large variety of Cart and Bugffy wheeK Spoke*, Felloes, Shafts,
NeeL Yokes, Double and ntngteirees.
HORSE SHOEINGAND
in all its various "branches, executed with promptness and
dispatch. Particular attention will he j-ivim fotlie manufacture and repair ofl'LOWt", 1IA1U101VS, and otherlann-
lllg Dn ten nil*. He has an extensive assortment of Iron axels. Springs, Bolts, Plow and Spring Steel, runl other material pertaining to tho business, too'numerous to mention.
Also, Twenty tons of Blacksmith's
O OAL.
With none but the hest of workmen in bis employ, lie
feels confident that he can give entire sali.,faction to his
customers.
JOIINM'OLLEIt.
Los Augeles, June 16, 1S&5. No. 5— 3m
SEW FEATOE ! !
l, IV, StLUUiVS
GREAT PACIFIC DEPOT
....AXD....
GENERAL AGENCY
FORTMfcSUPM.Y OF CHEAP PUBLICATIONS, STAT10XA-
itv, kc.
l'APERS, PEOIODICALS, AXD LOOKS,
ULCEivEi) \vi-;i:klv BY IHE
Mail Steamers
AM) "EXCLUSIVE EXl-LI-.tS— VIA MCARUAGCA,
TIIK proprietor would respectfully inform Countrv Btcfa
sellers. Cauvas.-ei-s.  ApeUts.  J'edlew,  and   the latlir,
!,.:,t independent of hiugeueialNewspa,^.-business, lie lus
< i;tvjtW8 it
r.-l MinceUaneous »•■-■
Attn been euRaged in
inn uuhucsk ii'i  vr.ii.i. jib uBauivs ua  coin.irued tlial he it
na bled to forward all orders ■*-"■; ri ]-)■ ni|.ln.-n-and dis] atrli,
— terms  mow favorable than wo«thouses, ashe gncehll
sverj
y rest r.i-
lety
(UMMElit IAL AND FAN'T STATION-ART.
All orders must be past pa id, enclosing CAi>H foi IVcil^.
1-. ,>    Iliurs kepi open tn the latest moment.
I'nited Slatt-s Mail via Nicaruagna, Vy authority of iia
United States Government.
Wholesale and retail department, Post Office BnlMlBga
Room Ho, fr, up staiis.
FAMILY GKOCERY.
!>r-^v\   THESUBECWBEBnAVnffl LEADED THE
r,       -   BLTLDING  FORMEKLY   OtCCPIEI) BY   bi^,-,
fi*;. J.I. G. Nich-.K on Main street, where he will S^i
%3}j he happy to see  hi= friends and the  publi
generally.
GROCERIES OF EYERT
DESCRIPTION,
[EXCEPTING UQUOBS.]
may be found at his Store.
CHEAP FOB C&SB,
as ho lias adopted the in olio ''qoic'- s:iU^ nud small profits."
His stock ot.aoods will always he selected oi" tlie btst qn»B-
tv. UTid with speeial referenee to the wants of bin CustO-
inel's.    All Who wish to purchase any article usually i'uitnd
FAMILY CKOfEBY,
will r-reive Ihe full value of their mouev, bv calling atbit
Store. P. C. WILLIAMS.
LosAngeles, March lOilr 1S5J. tl*.
STUART & STOXE.
A II C It 1 T E C T S  AND   BUILDBB4
BU1LDINOS OF BRICK, WOOD or ADOBE contracted for,
to be dvlivered comnletie.
j;„-I-:LEVA'!*IONSau,i SI'l-MFICATIONS drawn ferpuli-
lie or private houses.
satia-
r.wf CHAIN PUMPS put up and warranted  to givi
fac'-ion or no charge.
^S" JOBBINU of all kinds dene at short notice.
S-if t'l-'l'H'E opposilclohnson fc Allanson's store.   Store
on Main street, near the Montgomery House.
insertion on Monduv of each week.
Y. F. RAMIREZ,
Editor as\> Propkibuc
SEALED PROPOSALS,
WILL he received at the oflice of thu Asistant Quarter
Master Fort Tejon Ca.1., for two hundred tbomand
pound.i of Barley, witii the privilege of requiring one hundred thousand pounds additional to be delivered at said
Post iu such quantities and at such periods as may bo di
reeled.
Good and Ruflic.iontly approved Bonds to tho amount of
the Uonti'tict will be required for the faithful performance
ofthe conditions of the contract.
The undersigned reserves tbe ri#ht to reject such bids
as may not be in co u fo rm i f v to the above stipulations.
Proposals will be closed on Monday, August 20»h 1855, at
13 o'clock A. M., and mout be endorsed ''Proposals for fur-
r.i-dih-i;: Lai-l:-7 Fort TV inn Cal-"
R. W. KIRKHAM.
Gtfr. jam Atuo- Quas. ILjsteh u. $. armt
June 30, 1855. Ko. "7—'d
BELLA UNION IIOTEI
FINEST BILLIARD
An.^eSi-..
, lss;
1;*
Livery and Sale Slablc
m» TIIK undersigned, having purchased
-,    i; :\ -■■■ ',;■■ t. ...
-;A.^-U)LA  is  [tri-paied  lo  keep  Horses   by the
day. week or month, on the nxi.-t reasonable terms.
A\SO—The best Saddle and Buggy Horse;, with line Bxig-
-\v.a to let at all times.
It't)' Horses bought, soldor exchanged on commisfiun.
Pn-fionS wishing to buy. sell   or exchange   can   bayc an
opportuiiitv by calling at the above named place of
JOiLN ti! NICHOLS.
Los Angelos, March 1, 1855. mhl   tf
DOCTOIl DA VAN
DiAAAUGl   ,,
COKKESPP
I'-MVKRbJ'iY.   A'KD
IIMl'H'ofliieMedi.
: Member oftJw ^<>-
i Fr
.eh '
■ Modi
nl oilices
    mint,
g to the public, that lieniU
; old Drug Store of DR. MOBEI* of
lilers his services foi Chlld.hlrlht
Ily Scrofulous ftl:il"t"iltg, lets" Ihe cure of SfiCBJLT DIM.A^K--
N0. s—tr
ABLES
establlHhment, and also a.  BAR
th the choiseet Wines. Liquors and
ure connected with tli
which will be supplied
Board per Week KS 00
Boaid and Lodgic't per Week  $12 00
EBERHAiri ,v. t'itlGHT. PnorrtraOW.
Lo* AnielM, June 2 1856 No. 8—lw
Almanacs
! Ahiianacs!
-'. STAB tJH'K'K. a supply o
LMAN'At, fta 18fl6. jai
COUNTY SURVEYORS OIIICE.
N 3.Q. Nichulu, new brick building on Main street,
YOL
LOS ANGELES, CAL., SATUEDAY, JULY 21, 1855.
NO. 10
Cos 2W")tf«£ But*
Printeil and iiuhlislied every Saturday, in Temple's Dnild-
iags, Main street,  bead  of   ('ommereial,  by
.J. S. WAITE.
Terms.—Dabscriptlon, Five Dollars per annum", payitble
in advance.
.1 ' "-Hi-tunG imertcvl at Two Dollars per square of ten
lia*i for tba  lr*tInsertion, and Ons Dollar per square for
ti'li , l'i   -i    ia    awtion.    Te.-mi, Carh.
Trivn«li ■'    ul    tl    'neots mtts* be paid for in advance
Arjentn e.yey-.- ■ ., ;;^-■,-;■.
Tba foUowlng gentlemen ara authorized   iients for the
Star:
"""tnafis Burpick '<;m Gabriel,
CM touts Riot..   .     '      '"
ytoavm. K«ox & Wflistt-sn Monte.
S.  S.  THOMP80S -.  ;;
It.  ifrri>it«M    .A'---  i.
LOS   ANOELES   STAR
^riittiitg ®st;tHis[j!tteni
MAIX STRKET, ^Temple's ISuildings,)
Who, proprietor of tbe Lou Angeles Star, wouhl respect-
full)- inform his friends and the public, that he has
just Mwlro-i a large ami varied assortment of new materi-
:il. and is now prepared to execute the following descriptions of
PLAIN AXD FANCY
In tin: best style of tlie Art.
Law Blanks,
Billr, of Exchange
Bank Checks,
Programmes,
Bills of Fare,
it trig that   may be desired.
ie are respectfully invited
Books,
Circulars,
Piimhlcts,
Cards;
Bill Heads,
Deeds,
Labels]
Notes,
Fosters,
Billots,
r anv other do«C
ripfion of pri
gflsraess Csitk
WILLI iHB. 0SBUR.VS
AUCTION     ROOMS,
"LOS ANGEI/FIS STUEET,
NEAGT DOOR TO THE .POST OFFICE".
AST FUltNITURE-sales, everj TUESDAYS.
ta- HOltSES and MULES sale :, every SATUIIUAY.
jjy All business in any part of the city and county en-
;rmted to me shall be despiil.ched ivith proinjjtness, and
latisfactorily. WM. Ii. 0.SUURX, Auctioneer.
Lo.* Augeles, ifarch 1st, 186fi. mhl    tf
SAMUEL ARBUCKLE,
.-Auction & Commission Merchant
'LOS ANGELES, CAL.
Sale    Rooin,   Frincipnl   Street,
Opposite Temple's Building.
tf*_ Silo; of MERCHANDISE everv TIILHSUAV.
*S- Ssles of HORSKS ai:d MC,,FA every MONDAY.
4a» Tartlculit   aitentioB   given   to   the   wale   of "Real
Auction & Commission,
L SIMMON'S H-ouid re.-pectfullv inform the inhabitants
of Los Angeles and vicinity, that he intends openim
tne store of P. Beainlry ai the corner of Lo8 Aiigeles and
Aliao streets, I'or the Irau.-iiKliijn ofa regular
Auction, and Commission Business.
AUCTION" SALE-5
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Intermediate da*s, (ioods at Auction prices. Tbe goods
•oJfored for sale will consist, ehieny nf
GROCERrES OF EVERY description.
svl>o Ilir.l.W:u-e, Weodi-n Ware kc. »«., AU the articles
offered for sale wiil be in good order. Large or small
lots put up tit suit purchasers. The first sale will take
place aa Tttesday June 10, f& 10 o'clock A. H. Terms CASH
ON DELIVERY.
N. B.—"rumpt attention paid to all sales of Stock, Heal
nr Personal properly, kc. k-c
Los An-eles, dune 16. 186"j. Xo. 5—lm
House, Sign & Ornamental Painter,
PAPER HANGER,   GLAZIER  A***» GILDER.
Lumereaux Bui/dings, Main Street,
LOS AXGELES.
W. W.  TWIST.
GROCER ami COJHBHSSIOK JIERCHAST,-
MeUns Row, Aliso Street.
Ijos Angeles, April ffl, J866. No. -IS—3m
•CxjxB. R- JouxsoN. H. S. Allaxho.v
JoIiiisc» Si Allaitson,
Euceetsors.   to   Alexander   A-    Melius,
Wri'ILE-SAUC   ANT)   RETAIL   DEALERS   IN   GF.XF.R.AI,
AFA-ii -..Vli'SI-:  Miin at., Los Angeles.        au!7    tf
1.  C, AUtXAXPES. D.   IV.   ALEXANDER, PHISKAS^AH.\HICI
A.L5SXASDSRS & BANNING,
F<irv,-.T       .'.; :■■■■      ■•..;,"    -v;,.-.;i  .; > ereliaiits.
SAN  t-wr   ..   ."  ■    |,    ; ANGELES, CAL.
Forwaixil.ij; :'.:i-.3   Comttfisiii':! JSIcrclttwif.,
-  I BDBG.
Alisood-. con-.. ■-.- it;.i
rwftHiler] it ith dispatch
to an 1 from S;iu Po^rn pri
riisco-anr.V inter.ned-,-!.;e
pnrn.    A'Wance-i mi 1 1
d all comn.;ission busi-
now attended to with pc j
A line of stages will lea
■o for Los Angelea iro-
mediately on the ar. Wai.
irai'r ;  *l»n   vrtll  leave
L>s An'-eios Trom theP.dl:
^iuie to me^t the steamei-
l Cnin
ii  ft."
itel  for San  l'edro,  in
for S:
in Fr
aticisco.
ftgr- Tickets can be had of Lake ,t Goler. I,os  Anteles.
Los An-reles, May 19. IS
55. .
No. 1—3m"
TV AT Oil MAKER   &   BOOKSELLER,
COMMERCIAL STREET,
Lbs Asgblbs, Cal.
Arclaitect and Builder.
TIS uud-rsiimod  olfcrs his services to the puhlic as an
.Architect and Huil-lor.
ELEVATIO.iS A*VI> SPECIFIC ATI OX S
DRAWN.
Cantrnets Tar nil tie ser J pilous <*f S nil clings
midn an 1 executed in this hest manner, and at the short-
fl.it notice. V
Buiiilln? Materials
iriptions consfantlv on   hand and for sale at   hii
ard. 1IAIN STREET.
' DOORS, BLINDS A"MD SASH
of all Inscriptions oon^tnnttr on hand.
Workshop in Melius1 Row.
OJice at Lumber Yard, Main street.
IR'A GILCHRIST.
R-BFEREXCES':
Ahel Stearnes, Esq., 1     Hon. Francis Melius,
Jtenrv Dalton, Ea,-,., B. D. Wilson, Esq.,
jjinll-tf Win. T. B. Sanford, Esq.
Los KagaUs, Ap
II. IIANPCOCK. Cocntv FvKvLvnr.
GEO. HANSON, DnuTT-
W, li55. No. 60—M
Home   T'lauuiactory, %
Main Street, nearly opposite the Star Office-
FOY   &i> BROTHER,
SADDLE AND HARNESS  MAKERS,
Keeps   constantly on  ham!  an  assortment   of
SAD11LES,   HARNESS,   BRIDIES.   WIIII'S, fOL-
L.V\% SADDEE WARE, kc.
We are also prepared to eTecuto allliimb of Ti-orlt  in our
hm al the shoriosf. poseihlo notice.
A superior Jot of California Ditts and 5pnrs alwar" on
—; dotlQ   tf
bshess €iukt
Carriage and Blacksmith Sliop,
By JOHN GOLLER.
LOS  ANGELES   STREET,
NEAR THE FOOT   OF COMMERCIAL.
UIE subscriber respectfully informs the public generally that
will keep constantly  on hand,
d will manufacture to order, ^^^^^^^
Coaches, Buggies, Wagons, Carts &c,
in 0. neat and workmanlike manner. He haa on band and
for-len fine .stock of Eftsiern While Oak and Hickory
! tv:: v-\d :r:el.-. He keeps constantly on hand a large va-
rfetv of Cart and Buggy wheels, Spoke.*. Felloes, SbaftB,
Xi.:.;l: Votes, tWilWo aivl BrOgfetrMI.
II0E.SE SHO KING AND
J$\&.-a. 'Je-s.ssijcxxi.'tTrt 1 Tig
Also, Twenty tons cf Blacksmith's
O O A.Xm.
With none but the best of workmen in his employ,  hfi
OGla confident that he can give entire satisfaction to  hia
niacUsmHli nnd Carriage Sliop.
Los Anyeles Street, ncr.t dour to Childs, iilrls and Dmnison
-^!«mv THE SUBSCRIBERS would respectfully i
^■^i&jS^S^    form   their   friends  and   the public    tha
*^r^^?S tlK''V ar0 now PTePare'l trt execute al
3t&,ii3Z-'>da orders in theabove lines of business witl
neatness ond dispatch. None hut experienced workmel
.Till be employed, and as both departments are under the
im iti'--Mate to perils'.endemic of the proprietors, our cost
c -, oi i.y rest assured that their .Tork will be done in a
i lac' iry and work Manlike manner.
it. Mclaughlin.
Bcs>-i8 tf E. L. SCOTT.
STUART & STONE.
ARCHITECTS  AND   BUILDERS
BUILDINGS OF BRICK, WOOD or ADOBE contracted for
to be delivered complete.
tfiF KLKVAT.'OXrf and Si'ECIFICATIONS drawn for pub
lie or private houses.
■fiau CHAl.V PUMPS put up and warranted to give satis
fuel io :i or no chn r'^c.  ,
[{$- JOBBiN-!*- of jill'kinds done at short notice.
SIW OFFICEopposiieJolir-.-on & Allanson's store. Store
on Main street, near the Montgomery House.
Los Angeles, April T, 18;*i5. ly
GEORGE  HANSON,
DEPUTY COUNTY SURVEYOR,.
OFFICIO— Up-stairs in Nichols' New Brick BuildiBg. i
I'esite the '-Southern California" Office.
LosAngeles, May 5, 1855. No. 51—1
Uaffls wis .Ifshutnrats.
BELLA UNION HOTEL
]l£lfltt  former proprietor, and leased theabove   [a"jftfi
named popular Hotel, respectfully inform the public and former patrons of this house that il
is elegiuitly furnished and fitted up iu llie most approved
style for com fori and con von ien ce, and having a table spread
with the best the market affords :   it is particularly a :apt-
ed io the accommodation of Families, us well as the traveling public.    Two of tbe
FINEST BILLIARD TABLES
are connected with this establish ment, and also a BAR,
which will be supplied with the c hois est Wines, Liquors and
Cigars.
Hoard per Week SS 00
Boa id and Lodging per Week  $Ii 00
EBi'lRHART ic VOKUIT, I'iiophieiors.
Lob Angeles, June 2  1865. No. "£-lm
2llisteHitiwo.tts ^iici'tisciitcnts.
CITY MARKET.  ■
MAIN STREET LOS AXGELES.
^_^ rpllISWFLT, KNOWN STAND HAV-        -^
^^ X ING beeu renovated and improved 0%£gj
■yf^ hy its present proprietor*, tbey would ''-f"--'/.
**K!i respeetfully inform their friends ami *e*tr.-4fe!£
former patrons that they are now prepared tn rarnlflh lo
customers the choicest selection of Frtsli Meals to be
found in this couuty aud at
Prices low cnotigh to be in keeping
ith the times.    Th" puhlic mav relv that ther  will kill
me but the Finest ami tost'Quality; and W n strict
tention to their want-; merit the continuance of' tbe pat-
nage of their form er ens ton,era.    Tlieyarc confident from
ifiir knowledge of tiie business  they  can  olfci'  better inducements than any other msrkef in Ibis eity,    Ord«flftre
respectfully solicited wliich will be filled with matness ami
disjiateh
MARTIN fe  ADKl.I,-
Loa Angeles, June 2.1S55. No. C—tf
iLMDREW SBST-ON1
ALVARADO'S BUILDINGS,
Ijos Anjfelts Street,
cgs lcavo rcsj*crtfiilly to lnfoiin lkis l'rlonsJs
and the I'ublic,   :har ht w'ill execute
iltistcIhi'iToits.
—House,  Sign and  Ornamental—
in the latest Style.    Particular attention   lvil] be. paid to
the iiainlina: of
BUGGIES   AND  CARRIAGES
of every discription in all the varied colors  embracing imitations of
Bronze, Granite, and Marble.
—Al,Ml—
Gilding and Glazing.
Connacted with this Establishment is a
Oarpenter Shop,
under the management of
B. J. VIRGIN,
whUh enables them to maVe and paint Signs with neatness and dispatch.    Ail kinds of
Cabinet and Joiner Work
made at shert notice and at the lowest Cnsli Prices.
Coffins, Tables, Wardrobes
and other Furniture made to order.
Ple/ise give Hum a call.
Los Angeles, June 9, 1555. 4—3m
U.S. LIVERY STABLE.
tW MAIN  STREET,   OPPOSITE   THE
Residence of Abel S t e a-r n c s, Esq
THF UNDERSIGNED HA V-
inp- madeexfensiveaildi-
| tions   to  the above named
stab!^,  is  now   prepared io
 yk furnish tothe public, with'PROilW-
NEHHand DISl'A'KjH, at all times, the best Horses and Ciir-
i'iages double and single, and Saddle Horses, on reasonable
terms.
Families wlshinsr to <xo to anv part of this, or the adjoining counties, will find
Conveyance
by ap lying! to this stable.-
Horses k^pt by the day, week or niei-ith in goo<l and p»-
curo stables, as I am responsible for tbo safe delivery of
the same.
t£g- Persons wfahinjj to buy, sell or efOtstUAx/a, will do
well to give me a call before trading elsewhere.
PETER nORER.
Los An eles, June 30, 1855. tf
LOS ANGELES HOTEL,
MAI3ST   STSiE!3BT.
Livery and Sale Stable
X THE uniler.-itrned. bavin;,- purchased
Ab -^y,    the   old stand of Messrs.   Darker   &
W?1'©!-^   Acron, on MAIN STREET, where he
!tw/J— is prepared to keep Horses  by the <
r, week or month, on tlie most reasonable terms.
ALSO—The hest Saddle and Eu i-;;-y Horses with fin
Efies lo let at all times.
J$Jf- Horses bought, soldor exchanged on commission.
Persons wishing to hoy, sell  or exchange  can  have  ar
ojijjortunitv Ijv   calling at the above named place of
JOHNG. NICHOLP.
Los Angeles, March 1, 1S55. mhl   tf
v.v
LOS ANGELES HOTEL
for the accommodation of business men is unsurpassed.
The cooking department will be concocted in such a manner as to please the most fastidious, and every exertion
made to render this Hotel all the public B&P wi?h, as we
feel confident that wc can offer superior advantages to any
other bouse iu our line in this citj'.
DUD.LEV PINE.
Los Angeles, June 2, 1S55. No. 8 m
Restaurant Francais?
Opposite the head of Comtiisrcial Street,
LOS ANOELES.
""ESSttS. PAUL, & ARIIOIX, rcspret-
tnlly inform their friends and the I'ublic
L-iicrellv, lhat thev have bought  the RFSTAU-
:ANT FK.W'CAIS, havei-enovatod, furnished and
fled it up expressly tn receive aud serve  their
., -vviv-rs   wilh   the  best   of   FRENCH   AND   AMERICAN
Hot Eolfe, Corn Bread, Pies, Cakes,
KuifiuS) etc- etc,
B n br- h-td af any tiini during tlie day.
A "Vow Salnoii is'opcucd whci-e they will be pleased to
erve their customers in tlie American style, if preferred.
Board and lodging by the day or week can be obtained
n moderate terms.
,(j£g~ Country gentlemen will find a splendid corral to keep
their horses safe, with plenty of hay und p-ater.
Come, thy it. anh vor wtij. BE satisfied.
PAUL & ARDOIN, Puofrietoks.
Los Angeles, May 19, 1S55. No. 1—tf
FAMILY GROCERY.
WrnTrv THE SUHSCniHF.lt RAVING LEAPED THE
Wim Bl-'HJUNd FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY"
pT^Xj •'■ G. Nich.ds, ou Main street, where he will
g^T/*]? be happy to see his fiiends and the public
'GROCERIES OF EYEIIY
Description,
[EXCEPTING LIQUORS,]
may be found at his Store,
CHEAP FOP CASH,
as he has adopted tho mot to-vmi.-k mXet and Strtleti profi + s.*'
His stock of goods wiil always ba selected of the b-.-st i[uali-
ty, and with special referem-e   to  tbe wants  of liis customers.    All who wish to purchase any article usually found
FAMILY GROCERY.
Los Angeles, March 10th, 185'
RESTAURASTJ^ COMMERCE.
l.rR. JOHN LEROUX AND HIS WIFE, having renovated
.li and unproved their house, known as the
Restaurant du Commerce,
n Los Angeles street near the residence of Don MAxCEb
REQUE.VA-fi, take great pleasure in announcing lo their nu.-
ous friends and tlie public generally, that L.iiey have re
led their establishment where good
Boarillug with Wine  for Dinner,
be had for-"Clght  Dollnrs per week, or Nine Dollars per week Willi   edging and win^e. ,
Dinner can be served, a I all hours of (be day'by h'il of ihr.-"l
A generous public are respecifully invited to calf and rest
icir ability to serve their customers in the best style of
th« culinary art-
Los Angeles, June T, 1855.
JOHN LFROf-X-
No. 8—tf
Lafayette Restaurant,
FORMERLY THE OLD AMERICAN,
COMMERCIAL STREET,
HAS been splendidly refitted and thoroughly renovated, anil   tho   proprietors aro  now
prepared to  accommodate  regular boarders
with bed-rooms if desired,
Ideals at all hours, by  bill of fare.    Saloon for priv»t»
Families can ho supplied at ths shortest notice.
Takes of all kin,Is constantly on hand. m
Partridge, Rabbit and Chicken Pies.
Alimentary Preserves.
Tho hest tho market affords will bo eons tan th' served up
FAKi; \ CO., Proprietors.
"Ms- Atlg-Mea, Jinuary [1.-1Kb tf
1NTEW hat stoee.
THE UNDERSIGNED #onld vespectfullv inform the citizens of Los Angeles and vieinitv, tiia't he has esfalilisii-
ed a HAT .MANUFACTORY in Commercial street, where he
will keep constantly on band and nnrke to order, every desirable style of Hats in the latest fashion.
JULIUS BOYSEN.
Los Angeles, Ma'-i 2G, 1W5. \n  '2~Zm
PO«  SALE.
-;.lil!lA('i''.F>01-*'l'Ill-:i!i;.-''rAGi;h't"J..TrKALLAND^^
pin the County of Los Angeles, which naedq noSjti
— irrigation nd .-ic~"- under fence, has a goodJrJ^L
J^E and necessary- cutho-u.-es.
500 HOGS, among wlneliai-v li'a Breeding Sows  in
.- iU'iiSl
lis Cit.
WM, B. OSBTRN, Agent.
FARM FOR SALE.
npiic Subscriber offers l»ls Fnrm,
1    taining One  linndicd   and   Sixty   Aci
O'.oice Laud,
Monte and Snn I
1^
uated at Pan Gabriel Mission, on
lod road from tin's City to the
o. There is a large vineyard on
antl a line grove of Olive and other Fruit
There is a comfortable IJ-vuse. Corrals nnd othei
eneies, that make it a dosirabh? location for the
1 airv H.isiness. or for keepi-ig ranch stock, having the ad-
van-age of a large atul uiiobstrui'ted riiiice.
Forfirther inf.-rnnil ion   apply al tlio Ollleo of'the  Los
AsoiaEsSTAii, or on the premises to
THOMAS EFRDICK.
March 24, 1S55. tf
A MISSISSIPPI FIGHT.
A THIUM.I-YU SJvETCII.
11 Can it be TtossiMc that that lifindsome looklnpc
mail is the f'ar-i'amecl Col. Bowie I " whispered Mr-
A. in my ear.
"It is so,'71 replied, md before I could atiil more
Bowie was by up. My friend introduced ps, and boon
we were coaventng together.
'■ I have not seen you for some time.''' Bald my
friend, at length.
'■ I am just returning Horn a trip fo the Rooky
Mountains," said Bowie. " Efially. Mp. M.. I wiw
you had been along with ua. We had several fights
with the Indians, and in one of tlieui I received a
bullet in the arm. Unfortunately for my friendfl the
gamblers, it is nearly healed, and a terrible look
passed ovev his features, Our party bad a ipost de**-
rperate light with a party of Indians, near Coon's
Holtow, they were twelve to one. but we beat them
off"
At this moment a loud shout caused us to turn
onr heads; almost immediat fly the cry of "A man
stabbed!" reached our ears. Soon the crowd opened,
and a gambler came forth. His hands were covered
with blood, and in his tight haud he bore a huge
knife, dripping with blood. Suddenly he turned,
wiped his knife on-the coat of a man who stood near
him, and broke into a loud laugh.
"What's all this about?'' exclaimed Col. Bowie.
On hearing this, the gnm!tier thrust his knife into
its i-heath and approached us.
"Merely a man stabbed— that's ail,'-   he said-
"Any of you gentlemen wish to play cards?"
"I never play cards  with,  strangers,"   said   Col.
Bowie.
"Why not?" asked the gambler.
"Because, for all 1 Irnow to the contrary, the person with whom I am playing may be a gambler/"
was the instant ?eply.
On hearing Wis, a. ero"ivd collected around as.
"Do you mean to ineoTt me?"
"Insult yon I" said. Bowie, surveying the other
with a look ot contempt..    "I insult no man, sir"
"Because you'are to much of a coward to do so,
paid tho gambler, su earingly—"Is this gentleman
3Tour friend?"
"A new friend." replied Bowie.
"Well, $ insalted him a few minutes ago," eaid
the gambler.
" Is this true?" asked Bowie, turning to Mr. II.
Mr. M. replied in the affirmative.
" What is your na.me?" asked Bowie.
" My name is McMnllen." replied the gambler.
" Ha!'' exclaimed Bowie, with a look of delight,
"'are you any relation to the duelist that slew Joe
Wingo. a year ago'.'"
"Yes, it was I that slew him," replied the gambler.
A terrible Took f.-ias'-ed over Bowie's face.
"Ha!" he exclaimed, "perhaps you do not know
that Wingo was my cousin."
"I don't cafe who he was/' returned the gambler.
If you wish, J will serve yon the same way."
" Perhaps," continued Bowie, a strange smile
creeping over his features, "'perhaps yon do not
know that I swore to avenge his death."
"Then st?p out this way, and fight me like a
man," said the gambler.
" Grant mc one moment," said Bowie, " perhaps
you do not know that my name ia Col. Jamea Bowie?"'
"Bowie! Bowie !" he murmured faintly.
"Aye! James Bowie!" returned tlie other "Come,
come, you wanted to fight me two minutes ago—I
now comply with your request. I am the challeng-
' d party, and therefore, I choose the 'teapons and
tbe place. Our meeting will take place here, and
our arms shall be the Bowie;
" Have it as you wish," said the gambler, throwing off his coat.
Bowie placed his hand behind the back df his
neck, and ;lrew forth a huge bowie knife. Placing
it in between his teeth, he drew offhis coat and relied up his Shirt sleeves.
" I am ready," he said in a clear ringing tone.
" So am I." said the gambler.
Three cheers for Bowie, were given by the crofrd.
Bowie smiled, ^hile the gambler bit his lips with
rage.
"Make room here," said Bowie. "I can't fight
wifhont a clear field. Come, Mr. McCnllen, are you
ready?"
" Yes' -"cried the gambler.
"^^HKie raised his knife high above his head, and
sprang upon him. Eoth struggled fur an instant} and
then fell to Ihe tloor. They rolled over the deck,
the crowd making way for them, until they reached
the railing. Suddenly a stream of blbod flowed
fiv.m the gambler's right arm. and he tittered a cry
of pain. Still, however; he did not release his hold.
Again they rolled over, and again Bowie plunged
his knife in his arm. Suddenly each released hia
hold of the other, and sprang to His feet. With the
o.uickness bf lightning the gambler changed his
knife from, his right hand to his left, and sprang towards Bowie. Bowie met him halfway, and drawing back his arm. he plunged liis knife iuto his oody.
At the fifth blow the gambler fell dead.
" It is atl over," I said, drawing a long breath.
"Gentlemen," paid Bowie, placing his toot on the
gambler's breast, and half extendinghisright hand,
" this man insulted me. and I slew him.   3f any one
wishes to avenge his death, let him step otit."
S.vcnAMEXTO ValletRailroad.— Within the past
few days, says the Union, the contractors of the
Sacramento Valley Railroad have received nearly
3100,000 worth of the rolling stock for the road.
It has been landed at the foot of the R street Levee,
where the various parts are now being put together
by machinists—brocght out from New York for
lhat purpose—under the supervision of the engineer, Mr. Judflh. They have the paits. including
frames, Woodwork, seats, etc., for putting up forty
freight cars. ThelacornoliVe is of sufficient power
to drive a freight train cf two hundred tons at fhe
rate of thirty miles an hour. A large shed build- .
ing has been erected, under which the workmen ave [
now putting together the cars. The whet U, axle^,
boxes, etc.?-estate a pile which is well worth a w-.lk
to l£ street to see. The company has a large
amount of ties landed, upon which the rails are to
be laid, and they have just commenced shipping
the rail? from San Francisco, where they now have
almost 700 tons. By the first of Angus', Mr.
Judah expects to have the locomotive and freight
cars enough up to justify c mniencing to lay down
the track. By the 15th of September, tha engineer hopes to bave the cars running as far as Alder
Springs.—[S. F. Herald.
Oi-n
iiinu'j- lit tHe Hou*   of Iiorda.
The following remarkable language was used
by Lord Ellenboroiigh, in a vpeecb made by him
on a motion of want of cuuiidence in the present
Adnilni-rration.
"My Lords, how can we, sitting here by hereditary right conferred tor the most part upon onr ancestors for Iheir fervices n ndertd to the State, for
their fitness for pubic employment, how can we refuse to adopt that principle! It is tin1 principle of
their own origin. It wan because tny father was a
great lawyer, not bemuse he was aparty man, that
he was selected as Obfef Justice, lie had no family—uo connections; he rose altogether by his fitness. It was not favor: it was fitness that made Mr.
Yorkc Chancellor and Karl. It was not favor; it
was fitness that made Sir James Harris, tlie f,reat
diplomatist, Karl of .Xliilinesln.iry. It was not favor, which raised the falher ot tbe noble L»rd opposite (Lord Cummin;;) to tbat oRice, the reward
whicli was the peerage of which the noble Viscount
dow holds. It wa : ii'.v fai nr which raised the brothers Cecil to be MiiiiKt'-r? of Elizabeth and of
James, and fhe fouml'Tf-oi'two great (araifieP. We
are here for the services of our ancestors. It is for
ns then who sit here by that right and enjoy dignity and honor by reason of iheir services and their
fitness for pnblic employment—to turn roAirid and
say. 'It is true our anceslors rose by IHncs«. but
our relatives shallenjoy advantages from connection wilh us from favor!' No! ] trust your Lord-
shipR will adopt a different view of Ihe interest and
honor of your House: I tru^t yon will agree on
this occasion lo place yourselves in front of the
people. Fori feel that in this protracted contest
we shall often have need of the support of the people; and I desire to secure that support by idstiti-
fying thisHousc with public  opinion."
Tho .V. F. Herald any? :
The reshlt of the election in Virginia bas produced a sensation in linn city, the like of which
bas not been seen for many mouths. There is no
denying that the fate of the Know Xothing organization, as a National party, hinged on the Virginia
election. Both par.its aekntiwlt dg'd it, rind agreed
to "stand the haz&NI ofthe die." The fates hare
been adverse to KnoM-Xnthiiifism. Mr. Vibe has
achieved a triumph that has no parallel in the po-
liii'ttl li; story ofthe country since the days of General Jackson. He has gained this brilliant victory
fairly, honorably, manfully—in such a way and
only by such sippliances as a chivalrie gentleman
and an honest man may be consistently proud of:
—by a bold, energetic, fearless and masterly proclamation ol'his sentiments—ty thorough And*statesman-like argument against the views of his opro-
nents—by ft skillful, resolute and gallant fight.
Great as may be the mortification ofhis antagonists
on the occasion of their defeat, they cannot fail to
do homage to the purity, the singleness of purpose,
the gallantry, and tlie lofty '**nd daring confidence
of their dashing and brilliant adversary. The victory has been so tiiirly won, there can be no heartburnings on the part ofthe vanquished. There ia
probably not one man in Virginia who is not willing to acknowledge that Mr. Wise has proved himself worthy of the splendid position be cow occupies before the eyes of the nation.
On the consequences of thia victory on the politics ofthe country, and especially of this State , we'
will not attempt to speculate in ihe limited spac**
at present at our disposal. One thing is quite certain, that it if be at all possible to elect Johu Bigler,
the news from Virginia will insure his success in
the cCrr.ing canvas^;
AS()Olleot:On« or a BobttaH Room.
John -fras a good scholar—Pat was a bad one bnt
he got oil very well with reading, for he alwavs
managed to get beside John, and when he stumbled
at a cunning word (an he called them) John would
correct him in a whisper, and not unfretjuently re1
great the whole verse to him in uri Undertone.
One day tbey were reading a chapter in the Bible, as is customary in many ofihe Eastern schoolp.-
John's turn can;e. He read his verse, then tfimed (a»
usual) to Pat Ic assist him. But Pat's attention had
been drawn froin his book by a ragged urchin who
was following the' leacuer and making grimaces at
the lookcrfi-on.
A nudge from John recalled his attenticn. but he
had lost his place. John.whispered in hi-genr it is
the seventh verse. Pat: " So Satan went flPh from
the presence Of the Lord and smote Job with sort-
boils from the sole of his foot even to the crown of
his bead."
Pat looked in vain, ho could not find the seventh
verse, but recollecting (fts he thought) John's word*
he fixed his eves intently on the page about the place
he thought tae seventh veree ought to be, and read'
in a stentorian (one: "So Satan went forth from the
presence of the Lord and shot Job with four baits.''"
A simultaneous shout from the scholars chicked him
for a moment. John, reaiy to burst with laughter,
whispered in his ear. " 'twas a h—I of a charge,
wasn't it?" Pat, thinking he was enlightening him
as to the remainder of the verse, repeated, (raising
bin voice above thed in his blunder had occasioned,)
" 'Twas a h—1 of a charge, wasrt't itT'—[Alta California;
Dissolution of Partnership.
a (In
THF PARTNl-IIlSUli' hcretnf.irfl  existing untlor 1
of S. Jattfcfioa kCo.- in fatsolna hy rmitunl o
All peteoiiH having claims apainst <tiii\ firm will ] lea"e call
ti ml rei'o'vp ]i.i vineiU nt P. .hit'Itson's ill 1 ho ohl M:tu<1. AI-
soall persons indebted tn Sftfd firm are requested to call
and settlo without further notice, lr> S. Jackson nl the old
stand. Sun Bernardino June 2f>, 1855,
S. JACKSON k A. B. EFitHRAIN.
June 30, ISS.i. No. 7—4t
D
MiittrH-w XianfttmcO)
!'AI.!*R IN PitOVISIONS, flROCERifS   i\-|> TJQrOR!',
Oslle deloi ffagro% Lop Ang*1t«. auSl    if
DESntOmre Hats,—A correspondent of the Gen-
essce Farmer gives the following mdthod for destroying rats He says : •' One day a stranger came
to the house to buy some barley, and hearing my
father mention llie difficulty he had in freeing tbe
house of these disagreeable tenants, heeaid he could
put him in fhe way of getting rid of them with a
little trouble. His directions were simply these:
mix a ijuant iy of arsenic with any F.ort of grease,
and plaster it pretty thickly around at their holes,
and as, like all furred animals, they are very cleanly, and canm t endure any dirt upon iheir coats, to
remove fhe offensive matter they would lick Iheir
fur and thus destroy themselves. This plan was
immediately put in practice, and in amontli'stime
not a rat was seen a>"*ut the hou=e or barn.''
Tut. Scrr-en Claim.— 'Ihrough the column* of the
Sacramento paper?, the old veter n calls upon the
settlers upon his claims, recently confirmed, to come
forwardatid settle with him, promising to extend
to such, liberal terms of accommodation. " But."
he adds " those who force me into the necessity of
the expense, delay and trouble of litigation, cannot
expect orTo« for much fttvor.*'—[8. F. Herald.
Things We Read Abo*at
A black whitewaslier who charges moderately.
A tailor who never diaappoiuts.
A manager of an Italian opera who hasmado*
fortur.e.
A ball that was attended by the elite of society.
A diligent policeman.
Furniture that was noS ruined by moving-
A merchant who does ntit sell cheaper than ere-
rybody else.
A man who knew whether he was charged right
in his ga,s bill.
A. beggar who like? to be washed.
Au omnibus that was not going tb start right
aw uy.
A newspaper that was not the best advertising
medium in the world.
A steamboat (no matter how rotten ami old) that
is not advertised hs "new riiid splendid."
A unmarried ac'.rvss that critics do notjcall
young, beautiful ami charming.
A pretty man who was not a fool.
A beautiful young lady who was net engaged-
three deep.
A steamboat .dr rk. treasurer of n theatre, or steward ofa steamship, who is not "polite and gentlo-
maniy.
A theatrical manager who is not " enterprising
and energetic.
A hotel whose table dosa not groan with "a
the delicacies of the season.*'
Ripe CtffennrES. — Nothing that w^ haveyet seen
in the way of fruit has so *f taken usbaek" to Urf
land ofdnugbnu'K and bouncing red apples as a
display of luscious ripe cherries, large in size and
oi surpassing fragrance, which are displayed I'or sain
at one ofthe fruit stalls on Washington street, opposite the Plaza. They are only two dollars a cup,
the cup holding about thirty cherries. — [Alta California.
-—— -i^i^i^H
■yajsf Among
Age, we notic 	
known at our siste" \6\\n Nevada bv the cogmiinen
of .Ton:; Squaw, 1 Ion fan muck muck, and Chief of
fhe Digger trihe«MVe have no doubt but his old
compatriots wil) gladly listen fo the recital ofhis
wonderful ady*nlir.*es during htsabsence. His Excellency wq* accompanied by his lady.— [Graqp'
Valley Telegraph.
; the iistflf passengers by J he Golden
e tyune of Br. J. Lanr, belter
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