TIIK END OF ALL.
"Wandering along a waste
Where once a city stood,
I saw a ruined tomb.
And in that tomb an urn,—
A sacred funeral-am,
Without a name or date,
And iu its hollow depths
A little human dust 1
Whose dust is this, I asked,
Iu thiB forgotten urn!
And where this waste now lies
What city rcee of old?
None knowB ; its name is lost;
It was, and is no more ;
Gone like a wind tbat blew
A thousand years ago I
Its melancholy end
Will be Iheeud of all;
For, as it passed away.
The universe will pan* !
Its sole memorial
Some ruined world, like ours ;
A solitary urn,
Full of the dust of men !
-Atlantic Monthly.
Mr. Willis revives in The Home Journal, the
following account of Disraeli ar dinner, written
twenty four years ago, in his charming "Letters
from under a Bridge."
"I should have foreboded a dull dinner if in the
opeu brow, the clear sunny eye, and unetnbarrass.
ed repose and the beautiful and expressive mouth
of Lady Blessington I bad uot read tbe promise of
a change. It came presently. With a tact, of
which the subtle ease and ..grace can io no way
be conveyed into description, she gathered up the
cobweb threads of conversation going on at different parts of the table, and. by tho most apparent
accident, Sung them into Disraeli's lingers, like
the ribbons of a four-in-hand. Aud if so coaree
a figure cau illustrate it, he took the whip-band
lick a maBtcr. It was an appeal to his opinion on
a subject he well understood, and he burst at once,
without preface, into that fiery vein of eloquence
which, hearing many times after, and always with
new delight, have stamped Disraeli on my miud as
the most wonderful talker I have ever had the
fortune to meet. He is anything but a declaimer.
You would never think him on stilts. If he catches himself in a theatrical sentence, he mocks at i;
in the next breath. He is satirical, contemptuous,
pathetic, humorous, everything in s. moment; aud
his conversation on any subject whatever, embraces the omnibus rebus, et guibusdam aliis, Add
tothia that D'Israeli's is the most intellectual
face in England—pale, regular, and overshadowed
with the most luxuriant masses of raven black
hair; and you will scarcely wonder that, meeting
him for the first time, Lord Durham was (as he
was expected to be by the Aspasia of that London
Academy,) impressed. He waa not carried away
as we were. That would have been unlike Lord
Durham. He gave his whole mind to the brilliant
meteor blazing before him; but the telescope of
judgment was in hia band—to withdraw at pleasure. He has evidontly native to his blood, that
great quality of a statesman—retenu. D'Israel
aud he formed at the moment a finely contrasted
picture. Understanding his game perfectly, the
author deferred, constantly and adroitly, to the
opinion of his noble listener, shaped hia argument
by his suggestions, allowed him to say nothing
without using it as ihe nucleus to some new turn
to his eloquence, and all this, with an apparent
effort against it. as if he had desired to express
himself exclusively to Lady Blessington, but waa
compelled by a superior intellectual magueti
to turn aside and pay homage to her guest. With
all tliis instinctive management, there was a flash'
iug abandon in his language and choice of illustration, a kindling of his eye, and what I have before described, a positive foaming at his li
which contrasted with the warm but clear and
penetrating eye of Lord Durham, his calm but yet
earnest features, aud lips, closed with comparison,
formed, as I said, a picture, and of an order
worth remembering in poetry."
———— ~i,«e>t>~t*-	
Manufacture of Postage Stamps.—The stamp
combines the most perfect protections known to
modern art, aud is subjected, during ita manufacture, to many different processes which require
the best artistic skill aud mechanical ingenuity
The first artists in tbe country are employed to
prepare the original dies; and there are severs)
distinct branches of the engraving art exercised
on every stamp. The paper whereon it is printed
requires a nice adjustment of weight, density, sizing, calendering, aud absorbing qualities, in order
that the vat Sous operations which it undergoes
way not work inharmoniously to the disadvantage
of the stamp. The simple item of gum alone has
caused much earnest inquiry, and repeated experiments that a suitable article might be procured ; and the I rinting is done by men of tried
perience m steel and copper-plate printing. The
durable aud then again the fleeting natures of th'
inks, have each a special object, while the perforation is not only a great convenience, but a most
valuable additional protection. The machin
used (br the purpose are superior improvements
over those owned by the British Government, and
are so delicate in their adjustments, punches, &c
as to require continual supervision and outlay of
money, while a special machinist superintends
their operation and keeps them in repair. Iu
short, all the obstacles to the successful counterfeit ofa bank note are to be found iu the stamp,
and in connection wiib others of equal and novel
importance.— Constitution,
Uu.yn.rA Taylor's Stories of Humboldt
Rudd k Carleton. of this city, are about to issue
a carefully prepared life of Alexander Humboldt,
irom the introduction by Bayard Taylor, we take
the following reminiscences of the great philoso-
ph.r :—
E0MEO.LOT AND IKS PORTBAlT.
When I first saw himhe was inhis eighty-eighth
year, but, except in the bowed head and slow step,
scarcely showed any signs of bodily decay. A
portrait, painted nearly forty years before, at
which time his hair was already gray, showed that
time had occasioned but little change in his appearance, while its only effect upon his mind was,
perhaps, a lack of that power of concentration
which enabled him to master so many various departments of natural science. He was still every
inch a king, wilh no faculty appreciably dull, no
sympathy blunted, no hope for the increase of
human knowledge or generous aspiration for the
good of his kind less earnest than in bis prime of
life. Ayear later, I found him broken, indeed,
in bodily health, yet still capable of sixteen hours
of continuous mental labor, and his last letter to
me, written but a short time before his death, betrayed no signs of failing faculties, though the
hand that traced it was evidently weak andtremb.
ling.
In the castle of Tegel, where he was born, and
in the park of which he now sleeps beBide his
brother, hangs a portrait of him, painted at the age
of thirty-five. He ia there represented as a man
of rather less than the medium stature, but firmly
and symmetrically built, with a full, keen, ardent
face, firm lips, clear blue eyes, and thick locks of
chesnut hair, clustering about bis square, massive
brow. He Wears a green coat, knee-breeches, and
a heavy cloak lined with red. He is represented
as leaning against a rock on the slope of the Andes,
the snowy dome of Chimborazo filling up tbe background ofthe picture. In comparing this picture
with his living presence, I found tbat the shoulders had stooped, leaving the head hent forward,
as if weighed down by the burden of its universal
knowledge ; the hair had grown snow white, and
somewhat thinner; the mouth had lost its clear,
sharp outline, and the eager, energetic expression
of the face was gone ; but the blue eyes were as
serene and youthful as ever, and the skin as fair,
smooth and ruddy, almost, as that of a young man.
" HUJIBOLDT'S INTEGRITY AND KIXDNESS.
Yet, although the acknowledged equal of kings
he was never aeduced by the splendors of courtato
forget hia character as a man, whose sympathies
were with the people rather than their rulers. So
well were his political predilections understood
ng the monarchs who called him friend, that
at the Congress of Verona, of which he waa a member, when he proposed some temporary measure
which had an arbitrary character, the Emperoi
Alexander I. of Russia, turning to him, said in a
tone of mock reproach : "And ia it you, arch-republican as you are, who propose this despotic
measure?" This incident was related to me by
Humboldt himself, during my last interview with
him. One can therefore understand the depth of
that esteem felt for hira by the present demented
King of Prussia, when the latter introduced Humboldt to tho Emperor Franz Joseph, of Austria, at
Prague, some four or five years ago. His Jesuitical majesty asked: "Who is Baron Von Humboldt,
that you present him to me with so much empress-
merit ? I bave never heard of him '." "Not heard
of him!" exclaimed the King, in honest amazement ; "wby he is the greatest man since the Deluge 1"
Humboldt's large fortune was wholly expended
in the prosecution of his travels and the publication of his works, and during the latter yeara of
his life he was entirely dependent on his diplomatic mission, aud thecopyright of his "Kosmos."
To my friend Heine, the artist, he sent hia own
copy {the original edition) of his uVises des Cor-
dilieresf containing some of his marginal notes.
On learning that the same gentleman had been
obliged to goto America through his connection
with the events of 1848, he prevailed upon the
King to grant him the Order of the Red Eagle—
through which recognition the official ban was removed. This ia but one instance of the many acts
of kindness on his part, with which I have become
acquainted.
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the overland mail stages Irom the East; also, Glee
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University ov the South—Liberal Donation-.
—Hou. Oliver J. Morgan, of Carroll Parish, Louisiana, who is now spending his third summer at
Beereheba Springs, iu this State,ou Saturday last,
20th ult., gave Bishop Polk the large sum of forty
thousand dollars, to establish a Professorship of
agricultural chemistry iu the University of the
South. Tu'a truly munificent donation completes
the subscription required by ibe charter, $500,000,
though the trustees bave no Idea of stopping here.
Taeruccess which has attended this en'" rprise .
thus far is cepiecedeiiteu, e.nd heard pleasing tes-!
tiStOQy bctb to the energy and ability oi' the diw-j
tiago V. u gentlemen having it :n charge, ;-.nd thu
liberal! * oi' our Soutier., citizns.—NasLoUle
Tanner.
Bishop Davis, oi South Carolina, has become al-
mos. totally blind. His general health is, however, *r.ood, and his vigorous mental faculties un.
impaired.
The NewYork Po.it says the rogues' gallery ie
much frequented by ladles, and two respectable
females have jut married men whose portrraits are
exhibited—oaaws a noted burglar, aud the other
asa noted pickpocket.
The portrait which accompanies this volume is
copied from from a photograph which I received
from Berlin, and which is a perfect representation
ol'Humboldt, in his eighty-sixth year.
New York, August, 1859.     Bayard Taylor.
  m at     i  4a am 	
"Mother," said a little girl in the vicinity of
Clarion the other day, as she saw the clergymen
passing to conference, "don't all these ministers
come from Ohio?"
"Why do you ask ?" said the mother.
"Because," [replied the child, "you know all
the great fat cattle come from that State, and, as
these preachers are so healthy and One looking,
I thought they came from the same locality." The
mother bade the child go to school.
igot VS, Right. —When William Penn went to
take leave of the King, he spoke of buying the
lands from the Indians.
"Buy tbe lauds!" said the king in astonish-;
ment; "why, man, /sold them to you."
"But they were not thine to sell, friend Charles,
said Penn.
"No! wby, man, they were aa much mine by
conquest as those claimed by any other potentate,
said the king.
"Which Is no claim at all, friend Charles/' r
plied Penn.
GOX, FRANCIS & CO.,
(Late Speat fy Co,,)
FOEWAEDING, WAEEHOUSISG   A%D
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Corner Battery and   Broadway  streets, San
Francisco,
WILL attend to paying freights on receipt of
properly endorsed Bills of Lading,
Goods shipped in our care from Eastern cities'
wil! be attended to on arrival, and forwarded with
dsspateh to any part of the country.
Cash Advances made on Merchandise in  onr
Warehouse, or consigned.
Would respectfully refer to the Merchants and
Bankers of San Francisco generally.      au20 3m
COIXINS & CO.,
98   SANSOME    STREET,   SAN   FRANCISCO.
One door north of Sacramento Str(et,
IMPORTERS OP
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AND   MANUFACTURERS    AXD    DEALKRS    IS    BEDS   AND
UEDDING, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
INVITE tlie attention i>f Pauiilks, Hotel keep
ers, Steamboat find Ship owners, Mining si.ndMa.uu.fitc-
tLU'injr companies, Ranchmen, aii'l the Directors of Public
Institutions generally, to theii1 cxtensii-e stock of
EE8S   AND  BEDDING,
Embracing: in part, their celebrated Premium and Patent
Spring Beds ; Feather. Hair, Moss, Wool, Puln and Straw
Ha traces, ol" every si/.e ; Bolsters and l'iliows ; Ready
Made Bolster and Pillow Ticks ; Cotton and Linen Shifts,
Pillow and Holster slips—all MMsanil qualifies—White,
Red, Blue, Green, Gray and Mackinow and Navy .Blankets;
various stylts of White Family and Biansets ; Pink, Blue.
Orange, Purple and White Spreads ; Marseilles IJuilts :
Manchester and Lancaster Counterpanes and Berth ((stilts:
Comforters in great variety : Table Cloths. Napkins and
Towels; Bedsteads, Bud "Lounges and Cots; also, Feathers,
Hair, Moss, Wool and Pulu ; Furniture Prints, Tickings!
Cotten <ind Linen Sheeting; Bed Lace, Bed Springs, &c,
COLLINS & CO'S Manufacturing facilities are so exten-
o.ve that they  can fill the  largest orders at a feiv h iur>
notice.   Dealers and purchasers are invited to call and
their stock before purchasing elsewhere.
accompa nied with   the cash, and describing the
0 .„4uired, wili be promptly attended to.
The Mechanics' Institute, sit its last Industrial Exhibition, awarded Collins k Co, the First Premium for theii
Matrasses and Bedding.
Goods delivered at the steamers faee of charge.
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sjsr o:xj fb's
SCHIEDAM   AROMATIC   SCHNAPPS!!
I beg to cailthe attention ofthe Merchants of California and Oragon to a Superior Article of
HOLLAND   GIN,
Manufactured by Myself Exclusively,
AT SCHIEDAM, HOLLAND,
And to Distinguish it from every other Alcoholic Stimulant in the world 1 gave it the name of ,
SCHIEDAM AROMATIC SCHNAPPS.
It Is ihe PURE TINCTURE OF JUNIPER, distilled ttbts the BEST BARLEY that can he selected at any cost, li [«■
flavored and medicated, not bj-the common harsh bevrv, but W the choice botanical variety ofthe AKOMATIC ITALIAN JUNIPER BERRY, whose most vinous nxtniet is distilled and rectified with its spirituous sulveivt, and thris it becomes a concentrated TINCTURE OF EXQUISITE FLAVOR AND AROMA, altogether trauscendant in its CORDIAL AN1>
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES to any HOLLAND GIN IN THE WORLD.
Since the introduction of the celebrated SCHIEDAM AROMATIC. SCHNAl'lfl, the proprietor has submitted it to'
v'ilOLE MEDICAL FACULTY ofthe United States. Over THREE THOUSAND ENDORSE IT, ever their own signatures, to he the PUREST ALCOHOLIC STIMULENT NOW IN USE. They also speak ol the GREAT frU'f. CKSS they haytf
met with in their pract.ic In Gravel, Gout, Chronic Rheumatism. Obstructions of the Kidneys, Bladder and Urinary
Organs. Persons traveling in the Southern and Western States should always have a supply on hand as si PREVENTIVE AGAINST AGUE AND FEVER and change of water The Physicians iTi "Sew Orleans and St. Louis prescribe it witb
great confidence in CASE OF CHOLERA, on aoceunt of the PURITY OF THE AR-flCLE.
UDOLPHO   WOLFE.
CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.
Since the introduction of my Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps into the United States, a number of Liquor Misers inf
New York, Boston, Pailadelphla and San Francisco, have been engaged in putting up mixed and poisonous Gin iri
cases and jugs, to.be plamed off upon the unwary for my genuine Schnapps. At lirst, They boldly counterfeited my1
name, but I soon stopped that by causing several of them to be arrested. Thej DO# confine themselves to closely
imitating the appearance and shape of mv bodies, and the pecuiar wrapper Which I have always used viz: YELLOW PAPER, printed with RED AND RLUE INK, PASTEBOARD PRINTED CAPS.
BEWARE OF THESE IMITATION BOGUS SCfiSAPPS.-
If the Liquor were fit to drink, there would be no need to pitlm them off bv counterleiting the peculiar style and *$
pearance ofthe GENUINE WO! ■■'!■'''■'■ '■■"':( SIS" -\G'A£. Avoid these mix,, d arid ,\„G wvii-np imitations, as v6u would av-,i)'
v TIERED NERVES, RUINED STOMACH and DELIRIUM TREMENS. The Pure and genuine Schnapps bave my iitrmC
on the bottle, cork, and a fac-simile of a signature on the label. For sale by all the Wholesale Druggists and respect--
able Liquor Dealers iu the United States.
UDOLPHO  WOLFE.
Sole Importer and Manufacturer. 18, 20 and 22 Beaver st., Nelv York..
The word Scheidam Schnapps belongs exclusively to my article—all others are counterfeit and an imposition oq
the public. . 6m25.
DRY GOODS.
6ft BALES...
50 BALES...
50 BALES...
50 BALES...
100 BALES..
 INDIAN HEAD SHEETINGS
 LAWRENCE SHEETINGS
..MASSACHUSETTS SHEETINGS
 METAMORA SHEETINGS
 BROWN DRILLS
20 BALES BLUE DENIMS
25 CASES ASSORTED TICKINGS
10CJSES KENTUCKY JEANS
10CASES BLUEDK1LLS
25 CASES ASSORTED PRINTS
20 CASES BLEACHED SHEETINGS
500 PIECES BRUSSELS AND VELVET CARTETS
1000 PIECES THREE-FLY AND INGRAIN CARPETS
1500 PIECES FLOOR OIL CLOTH
1000 PIECES COCOA AND CHINA MATTING
500 CASES PAPER HANGINGS
Sti CASES TABLE OIL CLOTHh
30 CASES CURTAIN DAMASKS
50 CASES LACE AND MUSLIN CURTAINS
20 CASES WINDOW SHADES AND HOLLANDS
400 DOZEN.. RUGS AND MATS
400 PIECES DRUGGETS AND BAIZES
NO W  LANDING ,
For Sale at LOWEST RATE*,
In the mafeter^of the Estate of Bernardo Yorba, Deceased.
NOTICE ia hereby given to all persons having
claims against the Estate of Bernardo Yorba,,
deceased, to present the same, with the necessary
vouchers, within ten months from the date hereofy
to the undersigned. Executors of said Estate, at the',
residence of Prudencio Yorba. in Santa Ana, Los*
Angeles county; or the same will be forever barred.
PRUDKNCIO YORBA,
RAYMUNDO YORBA,
LEONARDO COTA,
Executors etc,
Lo3 Angeles. Dec. 24, 1S58. dec25
NOTICE IS HEREBY  GIVEN, by the
signed.   Special  Administrator   of the
BY
FRANK  BAKE
110 and 112 Clay streets
sL 9
SAM FRANCISCO.
Onsen-
'What did you give that blood mare of yours
the other day when she had tbebotts?" asked a
Wall street broker ofa friend from Loug Island.
"A pint of spirits turpentine. Good morning"
—"morning ;" and they separated.
Two days after, the Bame parties met in the
treet.
''Say, look here, I gave my mare a pint of tur-
pi'nline, and. by Jove, it killed her."
■'So it did mine." was the reply. "Good morning"—"morning." And straightway they de-
ted.
Why is a blunt kuife. partially ground, like a
pickpocket?   Because it is a little "sharper."
When ie thejast falsehood ofa confirmed liar
heard?   When 91 "lies" at the point ol death.J
There is "n every human countenance either a
history o: .. prophecy, wliich must sadden, or at
least soften e. .ry reflecting observer.
I' is "xcee-Mugly bad husbandry to harrow up
'he felines of .our wile, to rake up old quarrels,
to hoe a grudge, and to sow discord.
If a person is bent on quarelling with you. leave
the whole matter to him, and he will boou become
weary of the unencouraged occupation.
Ao Albany policeman catching two burglars in
the act of entering a man's house, gave the alarm,
aud the burglars escaped into tbe back yard, and
the polieemau supposed into the Btreet, In the
moruing at an early hour the housemaid heard a
rap at the back door, and two gentlemen politely
requested permission to pass through into the
street, which she granted. They were the burglars.
Established in 1849.
ONE OF OUR FIRM is at present travelling!-
Europe.where he is collecting and forwarding
to us by every steamer the most splendid stock oi
WITCHES AND JEWELRY
ever imported into this State. Our Watches can>
ot be surpassed for substantiality and time-keep-
ig.   Our Jewelry in selected with the greatest
care, and none but the most tasteful goods made
of the finest gold are allowed to leave our estab
Ushment.
Quartz Jewelry
We manufacture on the premises. We arethe
inventors of the art, and keep ahead of all competition.
WATCH REPAIRING
is done by the best workmen, under our own in
spection, and warranted for one year. Watches
for repair sent to us by Express are attended to
promptly.
BARRETT & SHERWOOD,
135 Montgomery street,
between Clay and Commercial streets,
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S. H. PRICHARD & BilO.,
Commission and Forwarding Merchants.
No. 97 Front Street, San Francisco,
Agen*s for—
Jones and Hudson's Chewing Tobiicco ;
May Flower j
Va. Oifering to Cala.;
Our Jewel ;
El Sacramento;
E. J. Hudson's Smoking ;
Sweet Seented Oronoco ;
Ruse of Sharon ;
Prichard's Corn Cob ;
James' Chievers Wellington.
..ALSO AGENTS FOR. .
Britain's  VIRGINIA  DEW DROP WHISKY,
in Bbls. and half Bbls.
Will receive orders for Drugs, Medicines. &c,
for Messrs. Thomas & Fuller, New York.
au27-3m
S3 H. ST A KT T ' ss
UNRIVALED
STOMACH BITTERS.
AS a general  stomach correcior,   these Bitters
have unequal in restoring the vital energy oi
the whole systom.
Haifa wineglass full taken before meals will
prove a certain cure for Dyspepsia, dispelling
flatulency and oppression of the chest, while they
impart to an impaired appetite a keen relish tor
food.
As a Wine Bitter, for thense of Hotels and Restaurants, they will be found indispensble. render
ing all beverages truly delightful, being a purely
vegetable compound, entirely free from any pernicious coloring matter.
Purchasers will please observe the name "BRYANT'S STOMACH BITTERS." pressed on each
bottle and cap. and see that the autograph signature is on the label.
G. N. BRYANT, New York,
for Sat Francisco;
Agents
3m aug27
WM. NEWELL & CO.
GEORGE L. ST0RY& CO.
Importers and Wholesale Dealers in
PAIITS. BILSl YIIDBV CLASS
BRUSHES, COLORS, GLUES,
KTC, ETC.,
No. 105 Clay street,
San Francisco.
AXLE GREASE.
Patent Anti Friction Axle Grease.
Beware of an inferior article imported
from the East.
HUCK'S & LAMBERT'S
PATENT  ANTI FRICTION
j£»xle  Grease
IS the bast article ever offered to the public, and
is used by the Overland Mail Co.
Tbe Patent Axle Greasekeeps free from coomb
or Gum ; is not altered by exposure to the hottest
sun or greatest frost and effectually prevents
**Flring of Wheels."
Por sale at the principal hardware and grocery
stores throughout the State, and at tho manufactory, Natoma Btreet, and the depot, lOUaekson
street, San Francisco.
jyl6 HUCKS Sr LAMBERT.
In the matter of the Estate of AW-
TOMBO YGNACIO ABILA, Deceased,
under-
the above
named Estate, to the creditors of, and all persons1
having claims against said deceased, to exhibit the'
same, with the necessary vouchers, within ten-
months from the first publication of this notice, to1
the undersigned, at the residence of Don Ygnacio'
Del Valle, on the Plaza, in the city of Los Angeles
PEDRO ANTONIO ABILA,
Special Administrato?,
LosAngeles, January 15, 1859. 10m
In the Matter of the Estate of
J VAN DOMINGO, Deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, by fhe undersigned, Executor and Executrix of theabove
nam*'d Estate, to the creditors of, and all persons
having claims against the said deceased, to present the same, with the necessary vouchers, within
ten moults from the first publicalion of this notice, to the undersigned, at their residence, in th'**
citv of L vs Angeles, or thev will he forpyr barred.
DOLORESSEPULVEDA,
RA1MUNDA FELIZ,
Executor and Executrix ol the Estate of Juan Domingo, deceased,
Los Angeles, January 29th. 1850. lOni*
CLOTHING,
Furnishing   Goods,
ONE PRl£S»
Retailing at Wholesale Prices.
FRENCH, WILSON & CO,,
NO. 115 SACRAMENTO STREET.
One door below the What Cheer House.
SAN FRANCISCO.
P. S.—Send your measure, and get garments--
made tn  order by onr firm ic New York, and delivered here in sixty days—warranted.
jy30 3m F. W. & CO.
F.  TILLMAN,
90 Battery Street, San Francisco,
Soleajrom I'or TTLTON & McPARLAND'S FIRS
and BURGLAR PROOF SAFES, with Steel!
Vaults and Combination Locks. Onr lock is so
constructed that the owner can change his combination to any letter he may choose. It require*
no key to open the Safe : only number the letters^,
which is simple and easy to understand. Ther
Safes are impenetrable to drill or chisel, ami are
indorsed by hundreds ofour Merchants and Bankers, and also by ou * Government and that of England, who being convinced of their secuiity, have-
lately sent up orders for their simply.
Those who are In want of a RELIABLE SAF13r
please call at the above address and examine onr»
before purchasing elsewhere. au!3 3m
To Capitalists and Owners ol Real Eslntc hH:"
Coiitt'mplnte msikl i>k Permanent
I nip ravcm e n ts.
R. E. RAIMOND,
COMMISSION MERCHANT
Ko. 105 Front street,
(lietween Washington and Merchant streets,)
SAN FRANCISCO,
•will give  particular   attention to the
Purchase and Shipment,
as wel! as to the
SA"I<K OP MF.KCIIASIMSE A*iB  PRODUCE.
RE. RAIMOND baviner been established in San
, Francisco since 1849. and having been continually engaged in the Commission business for
Merchants aod Producers of the Soutbern and
Northern coast of California, as well a» with that
of Oregon and Washington Territories, feels confident that he will be able to give entire satisfaction
to parties who may entrust tbeir business to his
"»re. jyl6
FHOEBOX  WORKS.
KITTREDGE & FBASER,
PROPRIETORS ofthe Phcenix Iron Works, Sas
Francisco, desire to call your particular attention to the fact that they are extensively engaged
in manufacturing FIRE-PROOF DOORS AND
SHUTTERS, BANK VAULTS, PR1SONCELLS.
&e. etc.. at greatly Redveed Prices.
Our practical knowledge of tbe business Sas
been rendered complete, by ten years experience
in San Francisco.
Our best reference is our Work which can he
seen in nearly every city and town in this State
and Oregon. Particular attention paid to orders
irom the country,
Alarge assortment of second hand doors and
shutters constantly on baud, and for sale at very
'ow rates.
172 Battery Street,, near Pacific,
San Francisco. apU-O'iu
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C.  E.   THOM,
Attorney antl Counsellor at Law
LOS ANOELES.
Office in Pico Uuiluings, Spring street. jy-J
E.   J.   C.   KEWEN,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
LOS ANGELES, Cal.,
Will practice in tho Courts of the First Judicial
District, the Supreme Court, aud the U. S. District Court of the Southern District of California.
Office, in Temple's Building, opposite Mellus's
store. Jan. 1st, 1859.
BELLA UNION HOTEL
DMaiiix Street,
■    log   ANGELES.
FLASHNER & WINSTON,
PROPRIETORS,
MTHIS HOTEL, so long known as the best
in Southern California, having passed into
the hands of the present Proprietors, has
been thoroughly refitted, and many additions made
to its accommodations.
Strangers, and gentlemen with their families, will
find this an agreeable home, at all times.
The table will be supplied, as heretofore, with all
ths delicacies of the market. ocl.2
LAFAYETTE HOTEiT
Main  JStx'oet,
OPPOSITE   THE BELLA   t/NIGJt,
LOS ANGELES,
/eP^p-el\_ THIS Establishment offers superior in-
nnfijjjjf ducements to the traveling public, and es-
l". IMftpecmlly to those wishing a quiet home. The
1 ication is desirable, the establishment large and
r.3mmodious, With rooms—single and for families—
r ean and well furnished, and a tahle well supplied
v, ith the choicest viands and delicacies ofthe season
- as is well knotfn by those who have favored the
b mse with'their patronage. .
The Proprietor will use  every exertion, and  ne-
g' ect nothing, to give his guests entire satisfaction.
EBERHARD & KOLL.
Los Angeles, Dec. 11,185S.
UNITED STATES HOTEL.
Los Angeles.
THE SUBSCRIBER having leased the
: above establishment, begs leave to inform
i public that he bas reiitted and refur-
....—,-J nished the same, and that it will be conducted tu tho very best style. The table will be
liberally supplied with everything ths market af-
iords, and every care will be taken to make the
UNITED STATES HOTEL a comfortable home
for boarders.
Attached to the Hotel is a BAR, where the best
o f liquors and cigars are kept
Terras, moderate to suit the times,
P. WEAVER.
Los Angeles, Dec. 22, 1858.
Hoofing I Roofing I
IVtaJStlo   ^L*oo*fl33.^ ! 2 2
E. P, RUSSELL'S   PATENT.
FRANCIS   MELLUS,
HAVING purchased the patent right ofthe above
valuable invention, for the purpose of supplying the counties ot Los Angeles, San Bernardino
tlnd San Diego, is now prepared to execute all order's with which he may be favored.
The public are aware that it. htm been the study of
«.;ientific men, architects and builder;;, for many years
ti> discover an article for Roofing purposes, thttt will
withstand sudden changes oi climate, be impervious
i •> water, and of sure protection against fire. The
j. iiventor A this footing labored many years to combine articles which would answer the above purpose
rtnd obviate the difficulties of rust and decay attendant upon tin and shingles, and the destruction by
lhe sun and frost of the various compositions used
for roofing. This he succeeded in doing, aud now,
after six years of the severest trial we would invite
the careful attention of all iutevefited in sueh matters,
believing that they will be fully convinced of its
practical" value both for durability and economy, in
which respects we believe that its equal is not at
present kppwn. This roofing can readily be applied
to roofs of .everv description, either steep or flat, and
can be put on over shingles or tin, being much cheaper than the fijst and at half the C03t of tho latter.
Two coats of the mastic put on over an old leaky
tin roof, wili make it as good as new at one-third of
the cost. ' In preparing this roofing ;i heavy drilling
or canvass is used, which is thoroughly saturated
with a perfectly watcu-pvoofpre.parar.io!!, alter which
it receives a thick coating, upon both sides, of the
flour of soapstonc, which sets into the texture of the
canvass, and gives it a firm body, making it very
olastic and durable. After the canvass, as prepared,
is put upon the roof, another coating of mastic, which
is thoroughly filled with sand, is given it, making it
fireproof in every respect. By exposure, this coating becomes firm and solid, giving you a roof tliat
can be walked upon with perfect impunity, and as
durable aa anything known; and we do most candidly
and unhesitatingly believe, far superior to anything
of the kind yet discovered; and after a severe test
oT many years, stand as reliable and good as when
first put on, without change or decay. All that wa
ask is, that a careful examination may be given it,
and we feel convinced that it will bear all the recommendation which we offer of it. Annexed we give
you the names of some of the persons using this
roofing, and to whom we are at liberty to refer:
 R^HEENCES. —
TN BOSTON*.—Union G.h.ssCo, li 1 llty st,; American Brass
Talis Co. 10a State st.: C. Kvcr, iiretiUecv. -ff) State st: Ho-
vey & Co. T Merchant's row: 11. 11. Hi'sibroclt, furniture
dealer, 4UaioQst.: M. Crocker, wholesale druggist, 84
India street.
IN CAMBliroGK—Hon. Emery \y:t.G„h„,':i, O.uincyst.:
H. 0. Houghton, J[airt!<L: Burni>;r, '.-'■'. k'knry fc-Co, lumber
dealers: D, Osborn, planing mills, Main st.i T. & J Lowe,
builders.
IS SO.MMRRV1LLE—Benj.Randal, builder: E. E. Cole,
(llixljv k Fhi'if.)   I'ilv rlvivurs.
IN ROXBURY—Win. Barton,buildor: Johnson &LeTfitt,
builders.
).N' nijiiO'TKS'L'EK—Edward McKetchnia, builder: Thos.
Payson. farmer.
IN  NEI'ONCET—E.llvn AHvin. ssn por iiitorulont oil works.
IN SPRL\T<*K11*LI>—IL.GrsiV, ssumrin tCm'ent, C. W. Ulul-
pin, President W. R. R.
IN PALI, PdVfiR—K'o.liiira Borden, "Pros. Iron "Works.
T. Borden, Globe Print Works,
F. MELLUS,
Junction Main and Spring streets.
.    Los Angelea, Sept. 25,1858.
SLOAN & REYNOLDS,
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law
OFFICE—"(ii Pico's Brick Building,
Near the Court House, Spring Street.
K. w. P. SLOAN.
Los Angeles, April 4, 1859.
S. 1\ KEYNOT/!)?*,
ap9
T. J. WHITS,
Physician, Surgeon, and Oculist,
Office—Temple's Block,
MAIN STREET, I.OS ANGELES.
nnlS
DR. J. C. WELSH,
Wholesale and Ketail
slS        MAIK STREET, LOS AJTGELES.
mYLES & SMALL
MAIN  STREET—Front of Commercial.
febl9
1.  F„   SWAII,
RESIDENT DENTIST.,
LOS ANGELES,
Temple's Elot*k, Main   street, nearly opposite
Commercial street,
Entrance through Dr. T.J. White's Drug Store
BACHMAN & CO,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
Groceries,   "Wines,   Liquors,    lo thing,    Hardware, &c.,  &c.
Produce, Hides, and Wool taken In exchange.
Los Angeles street, second hous'-'from Commercial street. Jan. 1st, 1859.
FLEISHMAN & SICHEt,
IMPORTERS AND   DEALERS   IN
Hardware,   Crockery,' Paints,   Oils,
S5G.,  &ft
;eles Street.
FRANCIS   MELLUS,
"WHOLESALE ASH RETAIL DEALER
Jn  Groceries,  Hardware,  Paints,
Oils,  &c. &c.
JUNCTION OF MAIN AND SPRING STREETS
LOS  ANG13r.ES. aula ■
PHINEAS BAMSMING,
ForwartliiiJs:   antl   Coinenission
Merchant,
LOS ANGELES AND SAN PEDRO.     ol
FriPght forwarded to
FOIST YUMA.
SAN BEIllVftJ-tSJIIVO,
FORT TEJON,
find ali parts of the three Southern Counties, wit;
his accustomed promptness.
E, H. WORKMAM-.& BRO.
Saddlers and Harness Makers,
TEMPLE'S MARBLE FRONT BLOCK,
Will keep constantly on hand an assortment of
Saddles, Harness, &e. &c.
■S5-   Ij ^Sl Zi -^- R. 33,
IMPORTER,
And Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
FeciicIi,   EnslisJt   and   American
Dry Goods.
Corner of Melius Row, Los Angeles.     any 2
WM. H. SHORE,
3?J*o"t£t2^3r I»-ULT3lio-
jan29
OFriCK vriTTi !■;. r.inrwy.
SAI3DXJSB.T.
M. EOPJTET,
LOS ANG&LES STREET, in front of Corbltt
iSi Barker,
HAS the honor to announce to the Puhlic,that
he stiil carries on his business et the old
stand, as above, and having in his employment
competent workmen, he is prepared to execute all
orders with which he may be favored, in the Manufacturing of
FlneHariiess,Carrlnge Repairing, and Mending
of all kinds.
Also, everything In the Saddlery Business.
Los Angeles, Nov. 31st, 1858.
S-A.IjT POR   S-A_IjE3.
1000 Bags of Salt for sale, by
23-m FRANCIS MELLUS.
LAVENTHAL & LETTER,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Clothing,   Dry Goods, Hats, Caps
aiiiilySIioes,
Have removed to the new brick building in Beau-
dry's Block,
Corner of Los Angeles nnd Aliso streets,
Opposite Melius' JJiillding,
Where the public may be assured of procuring
the cheapest find hest goods, oii'ered at 1.0 per cent.
on San Francisco cost.
LAVENTHAL & LETTER.
Los Angelea, Aug. 28,1858
The Hamburg Kronen
FIRE 9NSUBM@E CO*
INSURES   against Losses by Fire in all the
cities and towns in California,
At Greatly Reduced Rates.
For particulars apply to
MORRIS SPEYER,
138 Washington street, Saa Francisco.  '
AU losses settled here in cash
immediately after the amount ia ascertained.
Kc turned Pilie's PeaUer'sLamesit
BT SILAS
I'm from Pike's Peak
Without a dime,
There I had a  d—1 of a
Digging for gold,   [time,
Catching a cold,
Chining,
Pining j
Sighing j
Hunting for a store
Ofthe precious ore.
Weary and sore,
I traveled o'er
The rocks and hills ;
In creeks and rills,
In dirt and sand,
On every hand,
I search'd the ground.
And nothing found.
Wore out my shoes,
And got the blues.
Lost my clothe,",
Broke my nope;
All outol meat,
Nothing to eat;
Sheepish,
Peevish.
Hypochondrictil ■
Hungry, hysterical.
Huckster's bills,
Ague chills,
Doctor's pills,
Many ills,
Made me sick.
With my pick
I cut stick,
Mighty quick.
Moomr.
I am here,
And I fear
I shall steal, lie,
Sicken and die,
For the want of meat.
Or something to eat.
Give, give, oh, give,
Ttiat I may live,
Nevermore
To journey o'er
The prairie waste
To see the beast,
Called fie Golden Calf.
Now I see you lau^h,
Well you may,
For I well say
I rue the d;iy
I ran away
From mother's side,
And braved the tide
Of want and woe,
Which as vou go
To seek
Pike's Peak-
Beset your path,
And in their wrath
Ruin your health.
And rob you of wealth,
Stay at homo,   '
Never roam,
And you will be
Happy and free,
Not like mc,
As you see.
Sad, sick and weak,
Right from Pike's Peak
Address of Broderiefc   Monument Commltteo.
The committee prepared the following address:
To the People of California :—
The Broderick Monument Committee appeal
for aid io effecting the purpose of their appointment. A man, sprung from the people, wbo, with
out the advantage of early educatioo, and in the
face of every obstacle which circumstances and
men couid throw in his path, by the vigor ofhis
intellect, the firmness of his purpose, the truth of
his heart and tbe energy of his nature, raised himself to otieof the highest positions in the Republic, and (had he lived) might have attained the
first, now vests in a premature grave. He was our
Senator in Congress. Though hia career in the
Senate was short, it was long enough for him to
achieve a lasting reputation. The unshaken fidelity with which he adhered to his principles—the
bold scorn wilh which he met all attempts to induce him to swerve from the path of what he
deemed his duty—the untiring energy whicb he
devoted to the discharge of the trust reposed in
him—the ability aud integrity exhibited in his
short but memorable career, and the unpretending
virtues ofhis private life, are now fresh in our re1
membmnce. He has beeu identified with the history of the State for ten years. We may well
mourn her adopted sen. To pay some tribute to
his memory, and mark the sad event of his death
with some appropriate token, is the desire ofthe
people whom he served, aud the friends whom he
has left behind him. We have been appointed a
committee to take measures for the erection of a
suitable monument in honor of the disiiugui^hed
dead, aud we invite all who honored him iu life,
to make their contributions, so that a structure
may arise whicli in years to come shall commemorate the public services, aud private virtues ol
David C. Bioderick.
J. R. Rollison, J. W. B.ittan, Wm. M. Lent, Lc-
onidas Haskell, J. L. Van Bohelen, John P. Buckley, James DeFremerv, Thomas J. Poulterer, Chas.
Hosmer, Charles D. Carter. Charles Watroas, Edmund Randolph. Broderick Monument Committee.
Subscription lists may be found at the following places :
Freeman & Co., Mark Bn
Tucker. W. T. Coleman & C
C. K. Garrison & Co., Califoi
J.J. Felt, Stuart street, International Bote!,
Donahue, Lncian Herman, Bank BfcQbange,
chant's Exchange, American Exchange.
No person is authorized to receive subscri
to the .Monument Fund except such as p
subscription rolls signed by the president ai
secretary.
By order ofthe committee.
J. E, RoLUNSoN, Pn
J. L. Van Eokklkn, Sec'y.
in &Co.,
ul Road 1
AlUUYAL  OP   THE  STAGE  IN  DoWNTEVrLLE.—On
Thursday last at 1 o'clock, the first stage coach
arrived iu Downieville. In the morning. alarg«
number ofour citizens, accompanied by a baud of
music, went to Goodyear's Bar, where they waited
until the stage came to that place, and from there
accompanied it into Downieville. It was a Concord coach, drawn by four fine black horses, driv'
en by Mr. Green, the proprietor of the line, which
is to ply daily between this place and Marysville.
Every seat inside was occupied, and on the outside there wei'etbree ladies and one gentleman,
besides the driver. The stage, decorated with
flags, made a fine Appearance, particularly in this
locality, where such a thing had never before been
Been. The officers of the Sierra Turnpike Company were of the party who went to Goodyear's to
meet the stage, and it is needless to say that they
were highly elated on the occasion. In tbe evening, there was a largely attended dancing party
at the theatre, in commemoration of the event.
This was gotten up at the instigation of William
Henry, Esq., of Henry's Hotel, who spared no
pains whatever, perilap-i to his owa disadvantage,
to render all happy, which they appeared to be
throughout the whole affair. AHogetiier, Thurs-
day last was one of the most eventful days in the
history of Downieville.— Sierra Citizen.
Thb San Francisco and Marysville Railroad.
—There are at present working on this road about
five hundred hands. One hundred and fifty of
these are Chinese, employed by ;v Chinese sulveon-
tractor, under Mr. Atchison. This Chinese subcontractor, we believe, has been operating in the
mines near Oroville, for some time past until recently, with these same coolies. We understand
that they do vigorous and expeditions work. At
any rate, their labor is much cheaper than any
other which can be obtained. The contractu!'. Mr.
Atchison, however, we believe, prefers whi in I sands
The work on tho road progrcs--^ r a; i UI I y- - ,/i .i;; >/vo-.w
CcmoOS Statistics.—An eminent French statistician states that the land and naval forces of
the European armies   number 2,800,000  aosncl,
picked men, in tbe prime of their prodnciUv
strength. The annual outiay required to kirp up
their armies, and ihe material of war. iv ,.,xt\ y \n().
000,000, not including ihe value oi land or buildings occupied by fortifications, arsenal.-, iiusp!) >G,
foundries, schools. Ac, moderately esfUnaU'd nf.
$3,800,000, on which, at 4 per cent, interest, the
yearly expense is more than $190,000,080. To thi-
add the value of the labor that these \n,-:\ would
productively perform, which amour*tri to more than
$1')(',000,000, and we have an annual war expense
paid by European producer": of nearly $300,000,000
^^^^^^^^^^^^^ IntBIlyenec. „^^^_
ITALY.—Latest despatches from Turin state that
the Dnchiea of Modena and, Tuscany had unanimously adopted resolutions, declaring those
states annexed to (he Kingdom of Piedmont.
The resolutions also declare, in terms, that the
late dynasties, now in exile, are forever banished
from the Duchiea.
Throughout the country the hostility to the return of the Austrian Grand Dukes wii^ou the increase.
The report that tho Prince of Wales intends vis-
itiog thevCanadas is confirmed by the arrival on
the North Breton, of several members of the
household of her Majesty Queen Victoria, aud the
Prince, who preceded him to make the proper arrangements foi his reception.
The English Government has officially tendered
its congratulations to that of France on the general amner.ty granted by the Emperor Napoleon to
ail political offenders.
The new East India Government loan of £3,-
000,000 has been taken at rates above 97 per cent.
Paris advices now contradict   the report that
Marshal Neil and Marshal Caurobert had been engaged ia a duel.
Reports were current that Gen. Changarnicr,
one ofthe French exiles, has refused to accept the
atoncsiy and permission to return to France, proclaimed recently hy the Emperor Napoleon.
Belgian Affairs.—The project for increasing
the already vast fortifications at Antwerp has been
adopted by the Belgian Chamber of Deputies.
A French corps d'armee, under command o'
Marshal MacMuhon, is rapidly concentrating on
the frontier of Belgium, headquarters at Lisle.
Ia political circles it was thought this threat,
ening movement was occasioned by the projected
additions, on a large scale, to the fortiflcatiops of
Antwerp.
The Emperor Napoleon has given orders to discharge and send home, this mouth, 20,000 soldiers,
whose term of service will expire at the close of
tbe year.
Sahwnia Rejects the Dl'Cijie.^.—Deputations
from the Duchies of Tuscany and Modena, which
had unanimously asked to be annexed to the Kingdom of Sardinia, had waited upon the King at
Turin.
It is stated thence that the King thence replied
to the deputations that he would not accept, even
provisionally, the annexation of any of the Duch-
es fo his dominions without consulting France
nd the other great powers of Europe.
Tna Peace Com'brknce.—More favorable re-
poits from the Peace Conference, in session at Zn'
rich, had been received. It is now believed that
it would come to a satisfactory agreement on all
contested points.
As respects the crder of proceedigs, It is stated
that the   Conference is held  alternately in   the
apartments of the Austrian aud  French Ministers,
and that strictest secresy is at all times preserved.
Not even the secretaries of the different embassies
,re admitted to the  sittings.   The ambassadors
themselves draw up, with tlieir own hands, min-
;bt wliich are afterwards simply transcribed by the secretaries.
Mn.ii'.*-i;Y UoTXxmrrs IS Fbancb.—The great en-
iropjnent of the triumphant army of Italy at St.
Maur, near Paris,  was broken up immediately af-
tha files, and the various corps ordered lo the
various parts of the empire.
The Paris correspondent  ofthe London Advcr-
ifaer, writes from the former cily that the French
Minister of Marine has ordered fifty  transports of
capable of carrying 2,000   men each,   t
her oi
The
the En
The
DffI
ish pr
i andpeoph
■:■- ;;:' lha!
•rally di
i French
credited by
them the tyrai:
The potato 1.
rps of en-
nrders to proceed at
annel coast of France
ictoria was on a visit
aes still to urge the
ie return ofthe fugi-
upou them, if necea-
rbftt iL calls "Aus-
ipting to force upon
^^^^^ :en out in Ireland, and
is committing great ravages upon the growing
crop.
The great trotting race which came off on the
26th, near Liverpool, was won by the English
horse Dan.
The American horses Jack Ro^iter,' Mouiiiain
Boy, and Dreadnaught, obtained second, third and
fourth places, respectively, in the field of seven
horses.
Congress.—It is stated fom Vienna, that Prussia insists strongly cm an European Congress lor
the settlement of the affairs of Italy,
From St. Petersburg, it is reported that the
Russian Cabinet i.- divided on the uavviion ot -,va
European GongresB.
The German party and sympathizers In Bosnia
are Strongly opposed io (lie independence of Italy.
On lhe other hand the Emperor Alexander and
the majority ofthe Cabinet entertain more liberal
views.
TOBKEY.—Lale advices from Co'-,-faniinoy.'!o r.n-
nounee the serUus illness ol' the Sidian. They
also report the death of the Prince of Voyondo
ICass&cbh gw CHSMTUNa ix China,—Later advices had been received in England from China.—
All the Christians of the town of Bomea had been
massacred.   No particulars are given.
The China tc,\ matke's were generally reported
dull, and prices bad a downward  tendency. _
■'!'; ;: Gr--:.tax LaAGCfl—The latest Q8WS from
Tuscany, Modena, and the Bolognc-c, is to the effect that these lim: Slilies have enieved into a de-
jvnsivt.:-l-.:f,;.:ne, with iho avowed purpo ;-.■ c', opposing in the most determined maimer, and, if need
be, by arms, the restoration of the temporal power of the Pope in the Bolognes, and of the Austrian
governed Dukes in Modena and Tucany.
Another i in por I ant object of tin,-; league is to ef-
fect.asmueh a-- possi; h-.a conform!!y ol'v'over'1.mental and other institutions bet ween the three States,
aad a oasis oi action io ihis result is to be immediately established.
Farini has been confirmed fr- Dictator of* Modena by ilie National Assembly oi that Duchy. lie
bas been empowered by that body .to borrow, on
the State credit, a large amount of money to assist iu procuring iloi iibi.-va'iou of the poUlical
prisoner* lakon away by (lie ev-Duko of Modena
in his flight trom the Ducby last spring.
Appeal from THE Voxei'iaxs.—Representatives
havo buen dispatched io the prineipal European
courts, from a number ol the leading and Inflaen-
tial citizens ofthe Austrian kingdom of Venitia,
witb tbe mission to obtain, II possible, their inter-
Mntion with the inutrian Goverment, to alter its
poiivy towards) ihe Venetians; to adopt more liberal views, aad to ameliorate theii political and
social condition.
Tins body of citizens transmit to the various
courts, through their representatives, ft circular
address, complaining lhat the Austrian authorities ifi Venitia are no less tyrauical now than before the peace of Villafranca, which it was hoped,
Viewing ■he censes that led to the war, the promises held out, at its outset, to Italy, by Napoleon
nnd Victor Emanuel, and since, by the Emperor of
Austria to his own people, would be followed by
ii lags despotic rule. These hopes have proved
lariv. a! [i a-t in Venetitia, and tho Venetian peo-
]:.]■■: :;' . v -ort, claim the iViendiy syiupatliios
and amicable interference of the European courts
to induce Austrians at least to restrain the severely tyrauical exercises of the power placed in tho
hands of ihe local authorities.
The Executive Committee of the Pacific Railroad Convention met at the ofiica cf the Chairman
on Monday the 26th inst., at 2 o'clock f. a. Present—Messrs. McDougal, Bishop, Day, Farwell,
Friable, Lewtnson, Rhodes, Pearne, Ilale Kankin,
Holland. Lull, Bidwell, Rabc,Dyer, Cutler, Balch,
and Watson.
On motion, the Committee proceeded to the elation of Secretary by ballot. Louii K. Lull and
Wm, Rabe were put in nomination. Louis R Lull
received seven votes and Wm. Kabe Bis voton. Mr.
Lull was declared elected.
On motion, J. II. Cutter waa unanimously elected Treasurer of the Convention.
Tbe following were chosen as the Financial
Committee:
Messrs. Wirt. Rabe, J. H. Cutter, Ira P.Rankin,
and H. M. Hale of San Francisco; John Bidwell
of Butte; Lafayette Balch, of Washington Territory; W. S. Ladd, of Oregon; D. O. Mills of Sacramento; S. M. Mezez, of Sau Meteo; R. P. Hammond, of Stockton ; Lawrence Archer, of Sauta
Clara, and J. Lewison, of Tehama.
The memorials to Congress were referred to a
sub-committee, consisting of Messrs. Crocket,
Farwell and Pearne, •
On motion, it was voted that tho members present at each regular meeting shall constituto a
quorum.
On motion, it was voted the regular meet
ings of the Committee shall bo held in San Francisco, on ihe second and fourth Tuesdays of each
month, at 11 o'clock A. M.
On motion, it was voted that nine members shall
constitute a quorum at the special mcetingsof this
Committee; that two days' notice shall be given of
special meetings, and that no appropriations of
money shall be made, except at regular meetings.
On motion, the President, Secretary and Treasurer were instructed to procure rooms ior the
meetings of the Committee.
Ou motion, it was voted that a Committee of
four, including the Chairman, do ort at tbo
next regular meeting the proper modo of obtaining
subscriptions ofstock and organizing a company*
Messrs. Crocket, Holland, Halo and McDougal
were appointed as said Committee.
A subscription was opened, and the sum of $725
was subscribed by the Committee to defray their
expenses.
On motiou, the Committee adjourned.
J. A. McDougal, Chairman
Lotus R Lull, Secretary.
San Francisco, September 26, 185D.
Partington Plkased,—The old lady thus
speaks of the success of her new volume in tho
Gazette :—
"I'm shore I'm grateful for eich favor," said
Mrs. Partington, when assured of the success of
her book ; '"I've always observed that a book sella
in jest the purportion that there's people to buy
it; and though this of mine mayn't be as brilliant
as a gas meteor, or as voluminous as the northern
lights, it seems to please people full as well as a
boob of sermons or a quarter dictionary. Well,
I'm always glad when people feel happy, becauso
I know they are enjoying themselves." "Do you
know," queried old Roger, "why your book is
like the corner of Washington and School streets?"
"I don't,-' said Bhe, trying very bard to think.
"Well," said he, "it is because a great many people go buy it." Siie smiled at what was really a
very old joke, and Ike laughed outright as the old
lady in her agitation gave hira a new dime, instead
Ofa penny for which he had been teasing her.
The Cixmiixcyok Wasiiixoton.—The following
is contained among the collection of illustrative
anecdotes, published at Paris in 1825. It might
have been communicated to the compiler hy soma
Fom" French ollioer who served in this couutry
iv;:v; _   ■■'■-.   ' -.\.-y"] ;v:i War oi  independence :
A soldier of tiio American army had been con-
demised to i e shot. The unfortunate man, during
several years, had devoted all his spare earnings
lo the support ot his parents, who were very aged.
When Gen. Washington ascertained this fact, ho
commuted the sentence to a dishonorabledtscbargo
A'iiin ilv! regiment, remarking, to the oil!eers of
the court martial:—"If we take his life, wo may
kiil three persons in place of one."
V;/!':■; (.;■ ;■■.'.:■: ^tatk s:xt.'t: l^Uh—Tho following
table wIU Bhow the vote cast at the different Stata
elections, fiom 18-ID to 1858, inclusive:—
1819—For Governor   14,117
ii
1852— '
..  7C.1S9
1853— '
..  76.377
1854— "
Members of Congress..
, .  83,885
1855— '
1866— '
..110223
1857— '
Governor	
..  94,689
1858— '
Judges Sopreme Court.
.. 81,874
An order
ol injunction has been is
ued in Mari-
poaa by Judge Burke, for the Thirteenth Judicial
Distrlot, upon application of John C. Fremont, D.
W, Perley and A. A. Selover, restraining the Merced Mining Company, and persons in their employ
or otherwise, working upon the Pine tree or Josephine veins from any further operations upon
is ie premises, An action is also brought in tho
same court for possession of the Black Drift, and
also damages to the amount of (60,000 for waste
and injury alleged to be done by lhe defendant.
A difficulty occurred recently between Mr. A. IL
Happ, editor and proprietor of' the "Phare," and
Mr. Leon Chemin. editor of tbe "Franeo-Ameri-
icaino," during whieh Mr, Chemin was struck by
Mr. Itapp. It is said that the difficulty grew out
of somo remarks in the Franco-Ameriealne on
dueling, which remsrks Mr, Rapp supposed reflected on him.—Herald.
';-\ ,;■, !,i v.v ;:.■ -Al ten minutes before si:-; o'clock
ye.-ieith-v mnrning ihis cily was visited liy a smart
shock of earthquake, which caused considerable
a! a I'm to some of its residents. We noticed but
one shook, the oscillation being from northeast to
ulhwest, accompanied by adeep rumbling noise.
—Herald.
The Germans of hTevada intend to celebrate tho
centennial anniversary ol Schiller's birthday on
the 10th November next.