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£ra $twain ^tofontuiik
JOHN  WINTER,
COMMISSION MERCHANT
67 California Street,
San Francisco.
HAS always on hand Brewers materials",
Soda tlo, Tanners do.
 ALSO. .. .
All kinds of corks (bottle corks) for quarts,  pints;
Champagne, demijohns, kegs and barrels,
adapted expressly   for the Los
Angeles market.
, . . .i ISO ....
Isinglass,   viz: Coopers's American Pish ; French
and English Gelatine, (equal to Russian,   Brazil, kc.
. ...ALSO. ...
Oak Bungs, and Spruce Pings, for Kegs and Barrels, Tin Foil, White Rosin, Juniper
Berries,   kc.
I attend also to tho purchase of all kind of merchandize, and procure wine aud Champagne bottles,
gin   and  spirits  pipes,   wine and porter casks, in
good shipping order, at tbe current  market prices.
Prices given, if desired, per return expresa.
Refer to J. Eckelmier & Co.. brewers; also to
B. Mcsser and C. Kulm, Esqrs., T.os Angeles,
San Francisco, March 14, 1858. in'27 3m
Woodenware, Brooms, Baskets,]^ gnmUB ^kl'tistumtts.
IB.EL'tXSZXS&t, j - ■_-— — —
Established in 1849.
CLOTHES LINES,  MATCHES, &c. &c,
Iir all their varieties.
OJV BAJVD anti COJVSTAJVTLY ARRIVING FROM   THE EAST.
For sal? at lowest wholesale prices, at the
Wood and Willow Ware Establishment of
IIAWXIIIIBSX * SON,
3!) Sacrairrento Btreet, below Front,
fet>6m6 SAJf FRAJYCISOO.
ONE OF OUU FIRM is at present travelling in j    Francieco
Europe, where he is collecting and forwarding
to us by every steamer, the most splendid stock oi
. DR. L. J. CZAPKAY'S
GKAND MBCICAI, AND   SWB.GI-
CAL INSTITUTE,
Sacramento street, below Montgomery, opposite
Pacific Mail  Steamship Company's ollice, ban
$u £nm%n %)fattiwmvfo.
j  l RE -S
I A less,
PULU!   PULU!
JUST   REOEIVED
PER    BARK     "YANKEE;
AND FOR SALE
At   Greatly Reduced Prices!
 AT   TUFT. . . .
ROCHESTER  BEDDING   STORE,
No. 170  JACKSON   STUEET,
(Opposite the International Hotel,)
SAN FRANCESCO.
ap21 3m Ja€OB SCnREIBER.
JONAS G. CLARK & CO.,
lHl'OltTEKS
axitaCt'.."''.!'-" uv
turnitu ri
128 Washington Street,
SAN FRANCISCO.
^■©-rWe arc now manufacturing our FINEST
FURNITURE, and would invite the attention of
the public to our I'RESl'.NT STOCK, the largest
ever offered on the Pacific coast.
ap24 3m JONAS G. CEAEK & CO
£F>  £E2  im ££_ <*£_. K2T a £33
MODEL BILLIABD TABLES,
....AND....
Patent     Combination      Cushions,
ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE  BEST
PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR PLAYERS
TO  UK  THE  ONLY
Correct Cushions now in Use.
THESE TABLES AND CUSHIONS ARE NOW
sold as low as tbe •'• OldFogie" Tables of tiie
day. And as a proof of the superior merit, it is
only necessary to call attention to the
MISERABLE IMITATIOKS
Got up in this city, made from PASTEBOARD
and old HORSE BLANKETS, and palmed off on
the unsuspecting as
PHELAN'S PATENT.
One of these miserable scoundrels has been
CAUGHT IN THE ACT. His name, and the
name of the gentleman he lleeced, will be the subject of another con) Dram cation.
Parties sending their Old Rails to tbe subscriber, (wbo is now making these Cushions undei
Pbeiau's Patent,) can have them covered with
sets of tbc genuine article, and returned in twenty-four hours afterwards.
Just received, sonic splendid Model Tables, Oak,
Rosewood, and Mahogany, with slate and marble
beds. Also, Billiard Trimmings ol every description.   Addjess,
M. E. HUGHES. Solo Agent,
ml3 3m ISO Jackson street, San Francisco
AN HONEST APPEAL   TO ALL l\ ITH
RAD   OR FAILING, HEALTH.
RE YOU LANGUID, INANIMATE. REST-
appetite poor, digestion bad, and PAINS
IN THE BODY, BACK AND HEAD? Reader,
much ot this is caused from COLD, caught unwittingly, or, in seven cases out often, SLUGGISHNESS OF THE LIVER AND BLOOD, and want
ofNATURAL PERSPIRATION, indiscretion iu
the use of FOOD AND DRINK, or from a dryness
.n the atmosphere—whicli is a very unhealthy
part of this climate—many ofthe AWFUL, VIOLENT AND SUDDEN DEATHS that occur here
must be attributed to this. Now, reader, I have
nade this my study for many years, and I do assure you that mv DR. WEBBER'S INVIGORATING CORDIAL will cure these causes—it will
nsure animation of the LIVER, BLOOD AND
BRAINS—it strengthens the nerves, and gives
to the sufferer a lightness of spirits, a mental and
bodily feeling of strength tbat is delightful. The
many respectable persons who have been bcnelit-
ed by and certified to its extraordinary qualities
in curing any of tbe following diseases, must satisfy all but tbe self-wise and ignorant skeotic—
DYSPEPSIA, or INDIGESTION, LOSS OF
MUSCULAR OR BODILY STRENGTH
AND MENTAL ENERGY; FEVER,
AGUE, or CHILLS, RHEUMATIC, A'EU-
RJlLGICor other pains ; DEPLETIONAA D
WE A KNESS OF THE NA TURAL FUNCTIONS, DEBILITY FROM DISEASE, DIS-
IPATIOA", too much doctoring, debauchery, and
other causes ; iu case of excitement from constant
intemperance, and where delirium tremens has
occurred, I have seen it change the sufferer iu
half an hour from the most horrible state to calmness and placidity. It can, indeed, be conscien-
ciously recommended lo all suffering, and the proprietor regrets deeply that it is necessary thus to
advertise it, in order that its merits may be.known.
COVSTITUTIOSVAIj    WEAKNESS.
DEBILITY from Disease, Climate, Disipatio.n or
Debauchorv.—Strength, vivacity and vigor to
the limbs, body and mind, is given by DOCTOR
JACOB WEBBER'S INVIG OR 4 TIN G
CORDIAL—-it sends an electric thrill of life
through the worr.-out body, weak limbs and broken-down constitutions ; gives an appetite, removes
Dyspepsa, calms iriitability, causes quiet sleep,
nd is indeed the finest tonic. Nervine and San-
uifier ever made. It is purely a vegetable compound, and can be used by the most delicate female. The reader is conacienciously assured it is
ail it is represented.
Sarsaparilla   and  Bitter   Drinkers
Read !
Deak Sm, and Good Friend.—1 herewith inform you that I have taken, in seven months, over
sixty bottles of Sarspatilla, Bitters, and other
emedies fur confirmed Dyspepsia, Weakness of
the Chest, Indigestion, and a general feebleness
of my system, without getting any particular relief. Two bottles of your Cordial have benefited
me so much that I am a different being. Please
to send two bottles more, which I feel sure will
effect a perfect cure. II this will benefit you or
the afflicted, vou   are at liberty to publish it.
FREDERIC LUGKLE, House Painter.
Sold, price S3, two for $[>, in quart bullies only,
every respectable drug store in California.
Br-ware of counterfeits ; see that the names of
T. Jones and J. Webber are blown in the glass of
each bottle, and lhat the same names are on th'
top of each wrapper—none other is genuine.
WATCHES AKD JEWELRY
ever imported into tbis State. Our Watches can-
not be surpassed for substantiality and time-keeping. Our Jewelry is selected with the greatest
care, and uone but tbe most tasteful goods mad.
of the finest gold are allowed to leave our estab
lishment.
ESTABLILSBED'IN 1854, FOR THE PERMANENT CURE OF   ALL  PRIVATE AND
CHRONIC   DISEASES,   AND  THE
SUPPRESSION OF QUACKERY.
Attending and Resident'Physician,
L. J. CZAPKAY, M. D.,
Late in lim Vlun.r;-ii.vi:m j'li.ivolutioij;n-y "Win-, Cliief Pliysi-
r.r.wi I.i (.lie '..(Hh'.'.li>_;hiioiii Ol'  Ilosn-i.dS,   l.'liu.f "Surgeon   to
tbe Military Hospital at Pesth, Hungary, and tlie late
We manufacture on the premises. Wo are the
inventors of tbe art, and keep ahead of all competition.
WATCH RBPAIEING
is done by the best workmen, under our own inspection, and warranted for one year. Watches
for repair sent to us by Express are attended to
promptly.
BARRETT & SHERWOOD,
1*36 Montgomery street,
between Clay and Commercial streets.
jy26 tf SAN FRANCISCO.
Just Received, per late Arrivals.
FRANK* BAKER,
110 & 112 Clay street, San Franciseo
6000 rolls French and American Borders;
300 pieces Tapestry Velvet Carpet;
625 pieces Tapestry Brussels carpet ;
330 pieces three-ply carpet;
300 pieces superfine ingrain carpet;
250 pieces extra fine ingrain .carpet;
200 pieces cotton and wool carpet;
825 pieces stair carpet, assorted ;
1'75 pieces Bay State druggets ;
,800 pieces oil cloth, assorted ;
125 pieces siik damask find brocatcllo ;
300 pieces cotton and worsted damask ;
4000 pair window shades ;
375 pair lace curtains ;
T50 pair muslin curtains ;
8000 cornices and curtains^;
325 dozen mats, assorted.
Stair Rods, Table Covers.  Gimps. Frirges, &c,
"WIl.jlsr.5nlo ;:::<' tS<'tr,U, 1>y
FRANK BAKER,
110 and 112 Clay street.
Orders from the ccuntry filled with  care and
dispatch. febiO 6m
Allllr
dub strictly
^ by letter i
f Wc
JJR.
.d Childre.
fid cat ial.
!i,!i-wir-:o, free.
(. CZAPKAY,
.,'Cal.
T
O   THE   APFUCTED.-
czaVkay,
   to his numerous patients
iage, nntl ivnulil take this opportunity to
eminil them th&t"he continues to consult at hia Jnsti-
ute for tho cure of all forms of private diseases,
ueh as Svpliiliw, (joiiorrhixja, Noctural Emission:',
.nd all the consequences of self-abuse. In the first
stages of Syphilitic or Gononhanl (lisenwuH, lie guarantees a cure in a few iin.ys. without inconvenience to the
patient or hindrance to liis business. When a patient,
hy negleet or improper IveaLincnt, has developed the
secondary syripinnis ol Syphilis, such as buboes or painful swellings »" the gvuiiiK, or ulcers in the throat and
nose, which if not checked, destroy tho floft parts and
cause the bone* to mortify; separate ami come away,
leaving the snu'erei- ao object hideous tobelm.ld ; or when
blotches and nimiiles break out  upon the skin,  or when
l.lu-
i- whe
„„_,.w _, ...  . ,   edispo^e to consomptio" or
other const-Hut inn nl disease, the l.loctov guarantees a cure
In' Ki! 1'1'M.'-.'lis:.!', chronic or acute ; in DYSENTERY or
DTAliimi.EA, lie has safe and effectual remedies. For the
treatment of the consequence of sell'-ahnse, such as noc-
tural emissions, nervousness, timidity, headache, pains
in the back and limb.-!, with irenera! weakness, loss of
memory, injury to the sight, restlessness, confusion of
ideas, dislike for society, and a feeling of weariness of
life ; with the nervous system so excitable that slight
noise- shock or siavtle lhe paiient. making his o.<isU-n.re
miserable. For the ahove maladies the' Doctor will guarantee a cure or ask no compensation. He can bis consulted free of chaiicc and invites all to call, as It will cost
them nothing, and he much to their advantage. Ollice
hours from 9 A. H. to 9 P. M.
Uitls AXD GtraoRiimt'A.^Dr. L. J. O/.apkay's extra-
ary success in the treatment of Syphilitic and
[■rheceal diseases in the primary and other stages,
es him to call public attention to the fact that
who have made At" "« — « —
applied, prevent the poi
Sunburnt, Freckled, and Dark Skin.
ERUPTIONS, Pimples, Salt Rhenm. Sores, Ten
der, Cracked or Parched Flesh—Tbe beauti
ful, emolient. he.lhio' a:ul medicinal properties oi'
JONES' ITALIAN CHEMICAL SOAP, are ]
sessed by none other.   It cures the above Or any
other disease or discoloration  and renders tin
complexion white and transparent.
st "Is tlie best SBaavsiBS* Soap Blade
Price Reduced to 25 cents.
Sold at eyery respectable drag store in Califor
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,    }
County of Los Angeles, f
In Justice B. F. Coopvrood's Court, EI Monte
Townsliip.
Joseph Morrow vs. "Wm. Foreman.
The People of the  State   <»1"  California
Greeting i To WM. FOREMAN,
YOU are hereby required to appear in an action
brought against you by the above named
plaintiil', iu said Justice's Court, in and lor the
Township of El Monte, County of Los Aogi1-
and Slate of California, to answer the complaint
filed therein, a certified copy of which you are
hereby served—within three months alter the ser
vice on you of this summons ; or judgment by default will he taken against you,
The said action.is brought fer the recovery of
seven dollars and fifty cents, on an open account,
a copy of which is now ou file in my office. If
you Iail to appear and answer said complaint as
above required, the said p'aintiff will cause
iault to be entered against you, and apply to
Court for the relief prayed for in this compl:
Given under my hand, this 25th day of March,
A.D. 185S. Ii. F. COOPWOOD, J. P.
I hereby certify the within to be a true copy of
the original. S. P. WHIPS, D. Constable.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,      1
County of Los Angeles. \
In Justice II. P. Coopwbod's Court, EI Monte
Tow ii ship.
Joseph Morrow vs, \Vm. Foreman.
I, B. F. Coopwood, JuBtioe of the Peace of the
Township of El Monte, County of Los Angeles,
and State of California, having read and considered the affidavit of Joseph Morrow, and it appearing to my satisfaction therefrom, that a cause of
action exists \n this cause against Wm. Foreman,
the defendant io this cause, and that he is a proper party in this cause, and that he resides without "this State, do hereby order that service of
summons be made on said Wm. Foreman, by pub*
limbing a copy of the summons in thia case, together with a copy of this order, in the Los Angeles Star, a newspaper published in Ihe eity and
tonnty of Los Angeles, once a week, for the term
»f ihree months, by depositing a copy of tbe summons, with a copy of the complaint, certified to
by the Constable, in the post office, at the city of
Los Angelea, directed to the defendant, Wm.
Foreman, at ins place of residence.
March 25th. A. D. 1858.
B. F. COOPWOOD, J. P.
I hereby certify the within to he a true copy of
the original. S. P. WHIPS, D. Constable.
ap3 3m*
Who desires "beautiful Teeth, pure
Breath, hard Grans, for 50 cents.
WHITE, polished and clean, all tartar and dis
coloration removed, the foulest breath fen
dered sweet and pure, and the sorest spongy gum:
made hard and healthy? Such have but to ust
Lafont-'s Jamaica Soup Teeth Root Compound
This admirable dentifrice lathers like soap, yet ii
beautiful lo the taste.
Sold for 50 cents at every respectable dt-uj
store in California. m!3 3m
THE
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COPIES SENT FREE.
THE GOX.MW FRIES
IIjli'USTH.ATE'O I    "SI.r.USTItATEl u :
TE
EI
EMARlCABIljEi INSTANCE OF MEDICAL
i to the atteati
CERTIFICATE,
Nobles & Hoare's Varnishes.
ALL THE STANDARD AMERICAN     .DO
STATE  OF CALIFORNIA, 1
County of Los Angeles. \
Inth« District Couit or tlie 1st Jmlicinl  District  SUite of California, County of Los An
geles.
In the   matter of  the   :ippii(-;i,ii0i; of Z:.irrt-:~, r.,h.;:i lo lx
riiBchnrgoil from lii.s debts ;is :>n insolvent debtor.
Fnrsu^nt to an order of thp Hon. Benj. Iln.ycs, .lulls'1, o:
the Court aforo^aid. notice is hereby given to all nrcditors
of Baid insolvent dabtor to be' and appear before the  Dis
trict Judge a foresaid, iu open Court, or  ,'it .hidso's tliam
beri, on Moiidny, tli-. l-l th driy of.luiie, 1S5S, at 10 o'clock
_l. St., and show   cause, if any  they  can, why   said   pet!
tioner should not b.; disch.'irjrf'd IVmn his riebts, accordiiif
toUw,    And it Is further ordered, that in the meantinn
all legal proesiisdin..* :i.t-rv"irv-.t snid insolvent be stayed.
Given unfier m v hand rnul thir seal ofsaid  Court hereto
affixed this, 7th day ol Mav, A. 1). 1858.
;.:■;[as. u. ..oii\-.ui.\-. r-Lj..;L,
per C. H. BR1NLEY, Deputy,
E. J. C. Kewen, Insolvent's Attorney.
If UIIII Willi llila
FOREST RSVER   DO.
TIEJIANN'S and other Colors,
GLUES, BRONZES
COLD LEAF, &C.
this offio
Southern Dispatch Line
OF
SAN PEDIIO PACKETS,
TOUGHING AT SANTA BARBARA.
THIS LINE is composed of the favorite clipper
schooners
LAURA BEVAN. Captain F. Morton ;
JULIUS PRINGLE. J. S.Garcia;      *
S. D. BAILEY, N. Hiller;
ARNO, Wm. Hughes.
Which will run regular hereafter as above, taking freight and passengers on the most  favorable
terms, to which every care and attention will be
paid.
Arrangements are in progress by which a regular Weekly line of Schooners will be established,
sailing from San Francisco, without fail, every
Saturday.
For further particulars apply to any of tbe principal merchants at Lor Angeles, San Pedro, or
Santa Barbara. N. PIERCE,
Proprietor of the Line, at San Francisco.
Office—Corner of Market and Eaststrcets,lowcr
building, (up stairs.) where goods will be receipted for andforwardecl free of storage and drayage
augl 6
XO"7 Clay Street,
OFFER FOR SALE
A full anti complete assortment of desirable
OIIUGS   AaVI>   MEDICINES.
R. & CO. respectfully solicit orders from the
country, and will guarantee satisfaction, in every
particular, to those who favor them with their cus-
BEFORE AND AFTER TAKING
Dr. J. Webber's Sangulficr,
Or, INVIGORATIA^G CORDIAL.
torn.
inl3 3
Sold only in quart bottles, at every respectable
Drug Store. The genuine has the names of J. Webber and T; Jones in the glass and on the outside
wrapper.    Buy none other, nilS
D "" d7j. dahlee, :
f and county ot San 5
t  day of July, \.D- 18
In witness* whevoo!' 1 Itnve liRtcuiito set my linnd <i
;-.[Iixo(i niv ollicial seal, lim -lav and yt'iu- first aljov(i wi
ten. WM: C. JEWETT,  [L. S-] Notary Public
CAPERMATOR.Ti.1imA,     OR    LOCAL     WEAKNESS,
_i Nervous Debility. J.ow Spirits, I.iiwsiLudo, Weal;noss
ofthe LimljR and TCrck, Tiidisportitism .-uni InoapabJlity for
Labor and Study, I'mUuirss ol' Aiiproncrision. loss of mem.
ory, aversion to society, love of solitude, timidity, self
distrust. diw.Iness, lieadrifrhe, involuntary diselur.i-^rrs.
pains in the side, n Ifeolions ol" the eyes, pimples on tho
face, sexual and other inlirmilie.s in mau are en red without fail by the jusl.lv ceieln-ateill'hrsician ;uid Sar.neoi,
Dr. L. J. CZAPKAY. Hia method of curing dineasea '
new, (unknown to oilier...) and hence liis i-;ieat buccos
All consultations, hv IctTc-i' or othenvise, free. Address
L. J. CZAPKAY, M. D., San Francisco.
BU. L. J, C/.AFKAY'S PRIVATE MEDICAL AND
Surgical Institute Is  on Sacramento Ktreet,  below
Montgomery, opposiie Pacific Mail Steams trip Co.'s of"
San Franoisco.      The Doctor offer,, free consultation,
asks  no  remuneraiion   unless  he  effects a cure.    0
hours from 9 A- M. to 9 P. M.
CEKTIF1CATE.
I, the undersigned, Governor of Hungary, do testify
herehy, tbat Dr, L. .1. (.'/.anl;ay lias served durini; the contest for Hungarian hln'rly. an t'hief Surgeon in the Hungarian army, witli. faithful |ievs;.!vei,;i ncir—-"whereof .1 have
given hint tliis ccrfllicate, ,-r ud do recommeod him to the
sympathy, attention and protection of all those vtho
capable of ap [nerd ali ng patriotic self-sricriliire, and undo-
served misfortune. KOSSUTH LAJOS,
Governor of Hungary.
Washington City, Jau. 6tb, 1852.
THE GRAEFENBERG COMPANY.
THIS INSTITUTION, (Incorporated by the
Legislature of the State of New York, capital
$100 000,1 was founded for the purpose of simply-
inp; the public with the celebiated GRAEFENBERG MEDICINES. The-aeries comprises remt*-
diea for nearly every disease adapted to efery
climate. I(,or Families, Travelers. Seamen, Miners' use tliey are unequalled. All the Medicines
are PURELY VEGETABLE, and warranted to
cure the diseases for which tbey are severally recommended.
The Graefenberg Company does not profess to
ire all diseases with on., or two medicines. Our .
series consists ot'ELEYEN different kinds, adapted
to the various diseases incident to the temperate
and tropical climate. The following comprise tba
series of Graefenberg Medicines :
THE   GR/VKFENBERG-    VEGETABLE PILLS,
Are considered the standard Pill of the 0ay,
and are infinitely superior to any Pill before u,0
public, The operate without irritation on all tho
excretions, purging the blood by tbe bowels, liver,
kidneys, and shin.
MARSHALL'S UTERINE CATH-
OLICON.
An infallible remedy for all diseases of the
womb and urinary organs, weakness in the hack,
pain iu lhe breast, nervousness, debility, etc. In
California and Oregon, ont of more than a thonsand cases where this medicine has been used, it
has in no single instance failed to give permanent
relief or to effect a certain cure.
THE  GRAEFENBERG  SARSAPARILLA.
A powerful extract. One bottle equal to ten
of the ordinary Sarsaparilla for purifying the
blood. A sure cure for scrofula, rheumatism, ulcers, dyspepsia, salt lehum, mercurial diseases,
cutaneous eruptions, &c.
THE GREEN MOUNTAIN OINTMENT.
Invaluable for burns, wounds, strains, chilblains, sores, swellings, scrofula, etc. As a pain
fdxtractot it eann<H be excelled, affording immediate relief Irom the most excruciating pains.
GRAEFENBERG   DYSENTERY
SYRUP.
This extraordinary article is a s=pecdy and infallible remedy for Diarrhcea, Dysentery, Cholera
Morbus, Cholera Infantum, aud the Asiatic
Cholera, if taken with the first symptoms of the
disease.   It is purely vegetable in its compound.
GRAEFENBERG   CHILDREN'S
PANACEA.
For Summer Complaint, and most diseases fo
which children are subject. Its true worth can
never be set forth'in words, but it can be felt anij
appreciated by parents whose children have been
saved.    No mother should be withont it.
GRAEFEIN BERG PILE REMEDY
Warranted a certain cure for this painful dis-
, With the Ointment, there are very lew
i which cannot be radically and permanently
il. A. surgical operation for Piles and Fistula
Id never be resorted to until this Ointment
>eeo thoroughly tried.   It never fails.
GRAEFENBERG EYE LOTION.
For diseases of the eye this Lotion has no (.ouaL
It is a positive cure for inflammation of the eyes,
eaknesses, dimness and failing of sight. It will
always be beneficial in acute inflammation of the
eyes, and also as a wash on inflamed surfaces.
GRAEFENBERG  FEVER   AND
AGUE PILLS.
A speedy and positive cure for this distressing
eomplaint. These Pills arc composed principally
of Quinine, with other vegetable tonics, antispasmodic and febrifuge articles. Tiiousands bate
been permanently cured by their use.
GRAEFENBERG       CONSUMPTIVE'S BALM. .
Sovereign iu all Bronchial and Pulmonary Diseases. It is, beyond all question, true that Consumption is a curable disease, and the Consumptive's Salm is the best curative ever used.
GRAEFENBERG HEALTH BITTERS.
These Bitters are skillfully and elegantly prepared from a number of invigoiating healthy
roots, barks, herbs and yines. An invaluable
tonic and health restorer.
GRAEFENBERG  MANUAL  OF
HEALTH.
h handsomely printed volume of 300 pagcr^
containing concise and extremely plain descriptions of all manner of diseases, their symptoms
and treatment. Every family should have one.
Price only 25 cents. It will he sent, post
paid, to any post office iu California and Oregon,
on the receipt of 25 cents by mail or express.
Address Rcdington & Co.. San Francisco.
The Graefenberg Medicines are for sale by aU
Druggists and Apothecaries throughout the
country.
WSNSTON^^TWELSH,
AGENTS POR LOS ANGELES.
General Agents for California and Oregon—
REDINGTON & CO.,
Wholesale Druggists,
No. 107 Clay street,
janlS San EAiS.fers.CO*
. Great Blf:.:;sh,L. to Mil fi J; i nd 1—Innocent, lm t Potent !
Dr. L. 3. C'/afkay'h Proph ilact icum, (self-disi nice ting
agent,) a sure preventative iigiiinivt g< mm-It rea, ami syphilitic diseases, anil anunsurj'a.ssert remedy fur all venerial,
scrofulous, gangrenous afiii eancerous ulcers, fectid dis
charges from vagin. uterus and uretlini, and all cutaneous
eruptions and diseases. Let no young man who appreciates health, be without Dr. O/apkay's ['rophilactieum.
It is in very convenient pi.c^agen, -.ini! will be found very
convenient to uBe, "being used ttB a aoap, Price $5. For
sale at Dr. C/nplvay's Pi-ivate Medic.! and Surgical Institute, Sacramento st,, below Montgomery, opposite P. M.
Co.'BoiTice, SaaFraneisoo. mayS 3m
FINE HAIR MADE TO GROW
j&,nd   Stopt   Falling
FOE 25 CENTS.      ;
Jones'   Coral   Hair   Restorative.
BEAD ITS KEAL QUALITIES.
TS a clear oily preparation, it softens, »»»«
1 and invigorates lire roots, and so acts oa tne
Mta of the "root, as to force the hairto grow «>*
canse it to assume a dark color, and in a short
time to grow natorally dark from the roots ■ and
although it dresses the hair clean and fine, keep
ing it soft, dark and silky a long time, ity no.
greasy, and does not stain the clothes. Sold a.
Ivory drug store in California and Oregon, raw
■16 and 50 cents.
VOL. VIII.
LOS   ANGELES,   CAL.,  SATUKDAY,   JUNE 12,   1858.
NO. 5.
iCos 1Ln%tlt& Stat:
PUBLISHED BVBKY SATUKDAY MORNING,
At N"0- U ^i0° litf^RJNGS, Spring Street, Los
Angeles,
BY   H-.   HAMILTON.
TERMS:
Subscript ion j per annam, in advance. .$5 00
For Six Months,  3 00
For Three Months  2 00
Single Number ,   0 2.r.
Advkktiskmknts inserted at TwoDollars per square
of ten lines, for the first insertion ; and One
Dollar per square Tor each RvibHc:(jiient insertion.
A liberal deduction made to Yearly Advertisers.
AtjBNTSi—The following gentlemen are authorised Agents for the Star :
L. P. Fisnwt San Francisco.
Hukm to  Bi;iu>i..iC, 1'oFit Olllco Sun Gabriel.
Cor.. Ika Thompson Monte.
It. N. Gie.v.n Sawta Barbara^
JuihjbD. A. THOMAS San Bernardino
Montgomery House
l,OS   ANGELES,
-^rf^gj        The riudersi.-ned will open   /-'Vrrr-,
SEBWTO-MOLIKOW.   the   Stll   oi/.j f'VV
^^SB     AUGUST, at the above well-VZ/ VS*
known   House,   A   RESTAURANT,   where the
choicest viands will be dispensed to his guests.
;To the establishment will be attached a PASTRY
DEPARTMENT, whare can be  procured at all
times everything that can be desired in this line.
Families and parties saimiied onrtho shortest notice
D. MA RO 11 KS RA ULT, Proprietor.
Bob Angeles, Feb. 8th, 1858.
ItimiMs*- €mh.
E.   J.   C.   KEWEN,
Attorney and Counsellor at I^aw,
LOS ANGELES, Cal.,
Will practice in the Courts of the First Judicial
District, the Supremo Court, and the U. S. District Court of the Southern District of California.
Office, In Sails' Building, recenlly occupied by
C. E. Thom, Esq.—opposite the Bella Union.
KS.-   ^y^OIS.3El"^?,X,,
ATTORNEY AT JLAW.
Business entrusted to his care will be promptly
attended to.
OFFICE—MATS   STREET,   IjOS   ANGELES,
OPPOSITE MELLUS' STORE.
Nov. 28th, 1857.
DR.  T. F.  SWIiV!,
APOTHECARY AKD DRUGGIST
Salizar's Block—Main Street,
LOS ANGELES.
DR. T. J.  WHITE
HAS resumed the practice of Medicine ami
Surgery-) ami may be consulted in his office,
at Fennie & Pugh'fl f)rug Store, Commercial street.
Hours of consultation—10 to 12 a.m., aud 2 to
4 i>. st. aplO   '
BELLA UNION HOTEL
IkSCaiin isti-eet,
LOS   ANGELES
FLASHiMER &, HAiViillLL,
PROPRIETORS.
MTHIS HOTEL, so Ions' 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
the delicacies of the market. deefi
WILLOW GROVE HOUSE
EL MONTE.
IRA THOMPSON
BEGS to inform the public that he has
; re fitted his Hotel, and is now prepared
■ to receive guests and attend to their
i wants in a manner which cannot be surpassed by auy house in the township. He has
laid off his grounds in a handsome manner, there
being a Urge grove where visitors can enjoy the
cool and refreshing breeze even in the hottest
"days, with neat walks traversing it.
Travelers will find a large corral, capacious
stables, and abundant food for their animals, together with the greatest care aud attention, and
on the lowest terms.
No expense shall be spared to render comfortable the guests at the Willow Grove House.
The Post-office is located here, and the.mail
stages from -Salt Lake aud San Bernardino stop
at this house. IRA THOMPSON.
El Monte, June 27,1857.
PEfM^iE & PUGH,
"Wholesale and Ketail Druggists,
COMMERCIAL.     STREET,
lus AW-amiiBs,
p33*Physicians prescriptions put up  with  the
greatest care and attention. aplO
Carriage anil Blacksmith Shop,
By JOHN GOLLEU.
I, OS   ANGELES   STKEET,
NEAR THE FOOT   OF COMMERCIAL
THE  subscriber  respectfully ^*\~~\.
Informs the public generally that^jfel \T
he will keep constantly on hand     ^^«"SiaS?"'
and Will manufacture to order,
Coaches,Buggies, Wagons,Carts &c
in a neat and workmanlike manner. He has on
hand and for sale a fine stock of Eastern white oak
and hickory plank and axles. He keeps constantly
on hand a large variety of" carl, ami buggy wheels,
spokes, felloes, shafts, neck yokes, double and singletrees.
Horse SUocirosf sumI BlacliSmitliiiig
lu all its various branches, executed with promptness
Bud dispatch. Particular attention will be given to
tho manufacture and repair of Plows, Harrows, and
Other Panning utensils. He has an extensive assortment of iron axles, springs, bolts, plow and spring
Btccl, and other material pertaining to the business,
too numerous to mention.
Also, SO Tons of Blacksmiths' Coal.
"With nonebut the best of workmen in hia employ,
he tccls confident that he can give entire satisfaction
to his customers.
un? JOHN GOLLER.
AMI)
CAEEIAGE SHOP,
By H.  MeLAUG-HLXN  & BRO.,
LOS ANGEtiES STREET,
Opposite Melius' Building.
Wfi take the present opportunity to inform thi
public, that we are prepared to do all kinds of
"Work pertaining to our business in a manner that
cannot be surpassed in tbis city, and at a?reasonable
rates as the high price:-; of stock will justify.
Wc are now building some of the best WAGONS
that ever have been built in the Southern country.
|^™01d eastings bought.at §1 per hundred pounds,
febi4 ii.'"Mclaughlin & bro.
LIVHHY STiLBIagl.
THE undersigned, having purchased
1 the STABLES   fontmrly occupied  by Mr.
vi f? rifii-anii. adjoining Nichols' .Building, Main
street, Los Angeles, begs to inform the public that
he is ready lit all times to supply SADDLE
HORSES,  equal to any to bo found in the State.
His facilities for keeping Horses are not surpassed
by auy stable in the city, and lie solicits a share of
public patronage in this department.
He is always well supplied with the very best
Feed, which will be sold on usual terms,
an23 A. J. HENDERSON
A
FOR   HEl\T.
COMFORTABLE HOUSE, iu tho lower part
of the town, nearly opposite tile Rnnnfl House
Apply to FRANCIS MELLUS.
August 32,1S57.
MYER J.  NEWMARK,
Notary Public and Conveyancer,
Id Office ot ']<:. J. C. Kewkx, Esq.
MAIN STREET,   LOS ANGELES, opposite the
Bella Union Hotel. te27
LAZARD & WOLFSKILL,
/ IMPORTERS,
And Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Fs'-sjtt-ch,   En'glislft   and   American
Dry Goods.
Corner of Melius Row, Los Angeles.      any 2
PHINEAS BANNING;
forwarding   and   Commission
Merchant,
LOS ANGELES AND SAN PEDRO.     olO
BACHMAN & CO.,
WHOLESALE Als'l) RETAIL DEALERS IX
Oriocerics,   Wines,   "Liijuois,   ClotMiig,    Hardware, &c,   &c.
Produce, HIfl.es, arifl "Wool tal^en ii* exchange.
Los Angeles street, second house from Commercial street. unl3
AiEEEEE  MELLUS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER
In  Groceries,  Hardware,  Paints,
Oils,  «Vc. &.c.
JUNCTION Oy MAIN AND SPUING STREETS
LOS   AJVOEIiES. an:'
JOSEPH A. HIICHIIM,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
#a-Offlce with E. Drown, Esq., Main street, op.
posits tire Bella Union Hotel. royl5
E, H. WORKMAN,
Saddler and Harness Maker,
TEMPLES   BLOCK,    (opposite  Francis Melius,)
Will keep constantly on hand an assortment of
Saddles, Harness, &c. &c.
Repairing tlonv with promptness. oo24
Aft*   _E3£5*aL 'HO'-S^,
Notary PsiMIc and  CoriTeyancer
SAN BEKNARDINO.
OFFICE—In Brick Building, Main street.
Agreements, Deeds, Powers of Attorney, Mortgages, and all other Legal Papers drawn and acknowledged. an30
GAMBKINUS BREWERY.
THE liest. ALE and BEER manufactured, and always on  hand.   Delivered to eity customers
without extra charge.
CoopcrJn;'," ::i:&  KepsJi-in^ «-?' IJr.v.i-«l3, &c. iSic.
An assortment of Barrels always on liand.
K. MESSER, Proprietor.
at; SfcOKTET.s
JUOS ANGELES STREET, in front of Corbltt
«; Barker,
HAS the honor to announce to the Public, that
he still carries on his business at the old
stand, an above, and having in his employment
competent workmen, he ia prepared to execute all
orders with which he may be favored, in the Maim factu ring of
Fine Hiv!-iu:srJ,vis;-!'ln.'r;-r' I;_(-.i.t''.r. sig,"anfl Ulenfllng
or nil kinflj*.
Alio, everything in tike "Saddlery Business.
LosAngeles, May 24th, 1858.
R.  EMERSON
HAS established  at his Lumber Yard, Alameda
street, A  CO OPERA GE, where a supply of
casks, of any capacity may be procured.
Tweuty thousand gallons of brandy and spirit
casks now ready for sale, and warranted not to have
had wine in them. au22
Wine and other produce taken in payment.
OardL.
THOMAS TII.BEN
Grcneral Mercantile Agent,
SAN FRANCISCO,  CAL.
TTILDEN having had some lifteen years es-
. perience in a general Mercantile and Merchandise business, the last eight years in San Francisco, will attend tothe eale, purchase, and forwarding of every description ol'goods with punctuality and dispatch. Also, collections and re
mittances to all parts ofthe country, Atlantic
States and Europe, made with promptness and
fidelity.
Negotiations, and every description of mercantile business, transacted upon the most liberal
terms. aug8
Rejerence—Don AArDR£S TWO, LosAngeles.
[From the Globe.
JIMMY "MUI-tOlVET'S   SONG.
BY   EDWARD   l'GLLOCK.
Hail to the root that in Erin advances,
And long live our brethren on praties to dine,
And fair be the blossom in summer that glances
The stay and eupport of the Patlander line.
Long may they look on them, sending forth bud and
stem,
Rejoicing the bosoms of i&Mllah and Ned,
And long may the murphy rig send them forth, dry
and big,
For there's nothing for Pat like a thumping Cork
red.
When Smiling spring comes with  its sunshine and
showers,
Shedding verdure and beauty all over the land,
It's there you'll see Pat in his glory and power
With liis coat on tlie rig and his spade in Ids hand;
And beside him bis Judy dear, singing his heart to
cheer,
Laying the praties in rows on his bed—
While hope in hia bosom swells, autumn advancing
tells
Nothing for Pat like a thumping Cork red.
Ye haunts of proud pleasure, ye gardens and flowers,
Show me aught like a held of fine praties in bloom,
Where the constant cry out through the long summer hours
Is—"Can't you lie over and give mo more room."
With joy then he sees them round, rising above the
ground,
For they cannot get room for to lie in their bed ;
While hope in his bosom swells, autumn advancing
tells
Nothing for Pat like a thumping Cork red.
In cold winter time when the frost binds the fountain,
And the cabin  hearth smiles with the turf fire
bright;
When snow in white raiments has covered the mountain,
Let the boys roast the praties from morning till
night—
Always, their coats within, gravy to so,ik them in,
That is far better than porridge or bread ;
And only let pork or fish smoke near the pratiedish,
And there's nothing for Pat like a thumping Cork
red.
When Ned and wee Barney come home from their
toiling,
No greeik'tay nor coffee for supper they seek;
But there Th cy sit round watching tlie praties boiling,
And eat them just twenty-one times in the week.
And if ever a jug of hot whisky should simmer
By the hearth that makes pleasant the sod-covered
shed,
It won't make the wit of the boys a bit dimmer,
Nor spoil the sweet taste of a thumping Cork red.
Native Wines.—A committee of tlie British
Parliament, says the Springfield Republican, has
advocated, in a report, the reduction of duties on
foreign wines, as a means of ameliorating the
inroads of intemperance, and they point to America as the source from whence au abundant future
supply may be obtained. It will surprise Americans, who know so little of the wine business in
this country, to know that the sparkling Catawba
is already a favorite wine on the tables ofthe aristocracy of Europe, aud has attained such celebrity
that iu the best vine regions the Catawba has
been introduced into the vineyards, Coz/_en:
Wine Press asserte.tbat the value of the home
production cf wine already exceeds that ofthe
consumption of foreign wines as two to one. We
think this must he a larger estimate, unless Mr,
Cozzen includes that branch of the manufacture
in which the juice of the grape is not essential.
That sort of American wine doublless exceeds aU
that is expressed from American grapes or imported from abroad.
We can believe, however, that the production
of genuine native wine is much greater than is
generally supposed. It is stated that the wine
made at El Paso, New Mexico, is equal to one-fifth
ofall the wines imported into the United States-
A single house at Lo;i Angeles. California, put
up, last year, one hundred aud thirty thousand
bottles of sparkling native wine, and an acre of
vineyard in that vicinity is said to produce one
thousand gallons of wine per year. The whole
amount made at Los Angeles last year is estimated at three hundred and fifty thousand gallons,
Iu Ohio and Missouri the vine culture is already
one of its greatest interests, and is rapidly extending. The rich, rolling prairie of Kansas is
admirably adapted to the culture of the vine, and
it is said that some wild grapes, which grow in
great abundance there, are of a very excellent
quality. Even Connecticut talks about becoming a wine producing State.
Cooper's prophecy that in fifty years, or sooner,
we shall export our poetry and wine, is already
beginning to be fulfilled, and present facts warrant the expectation that the United States will
become a wine producing country. A very agreeable wine is said to have beeu made from toma.
toes, and at a late pomological meeting iu London, a gentleman handed around some wine manufactured from mangel wurtzel, which was pronounced excellent, and which the manufacturer
said could be produced for sixpence a quart, A
chemist who analyzed it said that it only needed
an astringent, such as might he supplied from the
hop root, to render it a wholesome beverage-
With wine from beets, and whiskey from sorghum, exhilarating drinks are not likely to become ECarco.
 . ~^-.:-«.-._<3-_.>*_-,.	
California Wine.—A writer in "Hunt's Merchant's Magazine," after stating that according to the
laws of France, which country has paid more attention to the subject than all the world besides, a wine
which results from a mixture of wines, is not an
adulteration, goes on to Bay :
"The best unmixed wine made in the United
States is made in Loa Angeles, California. Tlie vine
was introduced into that country from Madeira, by
cuttings, about a century and a half ago; aud the
flavor of the grape, and the aroma of lhe wine produced from it, are both maintained in the highest
degree. It therefore requires no "pure juice" of
foreign production to give it an acceptable zest.
Other species of grape idso flourish there ; and tho
soil climate and labor all seem to combine to place
it at the head of our wine growing districts. Other
wines, made in tho United States, generally have
added to them certain proportions of the qualities
they arc intended to represent. These may be considered as pure mixed wines. Longworth, the great
pioneer in American wine making, has succeeded in
producing wine of undoubted purity, equal to some
of the finest foreign ; but, as a general thing, it has
not the flavor of the chief grape used in its pro-
ductiQft.''
Silver iioiii tne Gadsden purchase.
We are informed that the Tueson silver mines,
in tho Gadsden Purchase, are yielding ore which
is pronounced to bo of exceeding great richness.
Some specimens have recently been assayed in
this city, which yielded in the proportion of two
thousand dollars per ton.
The mine from which this valuable ore is extracted ia in the heart of the richest mining district of " The Purchase," and on the direct road
from Fort Yuma to El Paso. There is great diffi
culty and expense incurred in transporting th>
ore to the sea coast, but this embarrassment will
shortly be remedied, inasmuch as a smelting
uace is about being erected near the mines.
There has been uutil recently much Sanger apprehended from the surrounding tribes of Indians,
and with good reason, for they have long been
known as amongst the most hostile of any on the
continent. Of late, however, they have become
peaceable and friendly.—Alt a.
State Prisox Matteks.—From all that we can
learn, says the Statesman, fhe affairs of the State
Prison at San Queutin are progressing favorably.
Thus far, there have been no escapes, and the
convicts are all engaged in useful occupations.
We are informed that seventy-seven thonsand
bricks arc being manufactured each day, a portion of which are pressed brick. In addition to
this, a large number of convicts are engaged in
quarrying and dressing stoue.
Other mechanics are actively employed—for
instance, the tailors are turning out a large quantity of clothing, aud the shoemakers aro also en
gaged iu their avocation, with the same activity.
At the rate that articles of apparel are now being manufactured, in a short time all will be properly clothed.
So far as discipline is concerned, all seems tc
be entirely satisfactory.   The officers and guard
seems to be efficient, and there is little left-
lhat particular, to complain ot.   One slight r
understanding wc cannot avoid noticing, not by
way of complaint, but  to show that those most
trusted will sometimes prove delinquent-    An old
gate-keeper, John Sell, has incurred tlie displea
ure of the Board of Directors, and has been du
missed.   We had considered him a fixture, but it
seems we were mistaken.    Something has turned
up that has interfered with his fair standing, and
he is displaced.    We hear of no other removal.
Birth-Day of Queen Victoria.—Her Majesty
Queen Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, completed her thirty ninth year yesterday. Should she
live to see another natal anniversary, she will
have come up to Lord Byron's standard of femab
attractiveness. The English Consulate, aud those
of other nations, were gaily decorated with flags
in honor of the occasion. Queen Victoria has
given birth to eight children, the eldest of which
was recently married to the Prince Royal Frederick William, eldest son of the King of Prussia, at
the age of seventeen years. Her next eldest child
is Albert. Prince of Wales, heir to the throne of
Great Britain, In the evening, a large party of
our most prominent English residents sat down to
a sumptuous dinner, in the building on California
street, adjoining Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express
establishment. It is needless to add that it was
enjoyed, as Englishmen know how to enjoy, a
good entertainment.—Herald, 25th.
British Subjects in California.—While we are
pretty well posted as to the -number of French"
men, Germans, Spaniards, and Chinese in California, very few are aware of the largo British resident population in this country. The similarity
of language and personal appearance between the
English and Americans, makes it difficult to distinguish them apart, while the reverse is tbe case
with those of other nationalities. At the meeting
held at the British Consulate some time since
raise means for endowing a suilable hospital for
the English, Mr. Booker stated that California
contained^.fourteen thousands British subjects. Iu
his dispatch to Government, he wrote that th
sum of six thousand dollars had been expended
the year previous, for the small hospital now in
this city, which was considered a large sum hy
the Government. But when informed ofthe number of British subjects in California, the Government generously proposed to give a sum equal to
what ths English in this State would subscribe
for the purpose of an hospital.—& F. Herald.
Deaths of Notables at the East.—One ofBcn-
ton's old colleagues in tlie Senate has followed
him to fhe tomb. The Hon. William Marks, of
Pennsylvania, died iu Beaver, Pa., on the 10l.li
April. He was a member of the United States
Senate from that State, and a cotemporary ot
Webster. Ilayne, Clay, Calhoun, Benton, "fee., nnd
was for five years associated with the latter on the
Military Committee. Though differing radically
in politics, the two men were nevertheless strong
personal friends. The death of Mr. Marks occurred on the samo day, and within a few hours of
that of Mr. Benton.
The Eastern papers alpo chronicle the death of
the Hon. Thomas R. Whitney, formerly Know
Nothing member of Congress from New York ;
tl also of Gen. Thomas, assistant secretary of
state under Mr. Marcy.    The latter died iu Paris
Confirmation.—The most llev. Doctor Alemany
administered the sacrament of confirmation yesterday morning to a number of children, in the
Cathedral and in St. Patrick's Church. The girls
were attired in white, veils of the same color covered the head of each, reaching down ou the
houlders, and wreaths of flowers encircled their
foreheads. Their appearance was very interesting, and they appeared to realize the sneredness
of the rite wliich was inteued to strengthen their
faith in Christianity.—Herald, 23d ult.
UndbbGOTNQ Repairs.—The Mechanics' Pavilion, whicli has suffered almost total unroofing
from the high winds within the past week, is undergoing repairs for the purpose of accommodating the State Horticultural Society, which will
hold an exhibition in a short time.—Ibed.
Eight convicts at the State Prison, at San Quen-
tin, attempted to escape on the 13th May. They
seized four horses, and attempted to ride by the
guards. One of the prisoners was shot through
the body with a rifle ball, aud another wounded
in the wrist, and all of them were captured and
secured. The man wounded in the body it is
thought will die.
Coast Survey op the United States.—In a re-'
view of the operations of the Coast Survey Department, Professor Baehe, in a tf6mm&iicatU)'rf
to Silliman's Journal of Scietice, Says:
The survey of a coast so extensive as that of
tho United States is, even in its general features,'
a work of immense extent. That coast stretches
from New Brunswick to Mexico,- and frcm the'
Straits of Fuca to Old California; upon tho Atlantic and Gulf from the 24th to the -llth parallel;
upon the Pacific from tbe-12d to thc50tb. Within;
that range of more than 5000 miles, it embracerf
every geographical peculiarity, innumerable islands, bays, capes and headlands, line the long
reach of shore. Sand-b.mks, hundreds of miles
in length, enclosing shallow half-inland soundB,'
and bajs stretching fat into the interior, likti
Norwegian fiords, are among its most striking
features. The Coast Survey must accurately locate erery prominent point, map out the bottom
of every bay and harbor, fix the bearings of every
reel and shoal, trace the course of every current/
deduce from long-continued observations the law_r
of the tides, aud, in short, observe and uieaeuf
every peculiarity in the physical geography of
tho Coast, which the most refined science, the
most delicate methods of observation, and tha
most perfect instruiuental raeaua can measure or
detect.
The tidal observations of the Pacific coast, hare
casually led to a determination of great ecienttfl«
interest, that of the average depth' of the Paciflo'
Ocean between the coasts of Japan aud California.-
On the 23d of December, 185-f, an earthquake occurred in Japan by which the town of Simoda, itf
the island of Niphon, was destroyed.' From the'
imperfect accounts which have reached us, it appears that at 9 A. M. on that day, the severe
shock of an earthquake was felt on board tho'
Russian frigate Diana, then lying in tbe harboV
of Simoda. Half an hour later the sea came into'
the bay in an immense wave thirty feet in height,-
overwhelming the town and then recediug.
This advance and recession occurred five timeB;
and by 2.30 P. M. all was again quiet. The depth
of the sea during these changes varied from less*
than eight to more than farty feet. Upou the
same day an extraordinary rise and fall of water
was observed at Peel's Island, one of tbe Bonla
Islands, and tho tide continued to rise aud fall
during the day at intervals of fifteen minutes gradually lessening until evening.
■  -■«*<«»■_■— .
Tue American Flag.—On the IS'thJJof Aprfl,-
1818, the present flag of the United States waa
hoisted for the first time over tho hall of tho
House of Representatives. This day is consequently the fortieth anniversary of the flag, aa
adopted aud established by an act of Congress,
approved April 4, 1818. It was designed hy Capt"'
Sain. C. Reid, who, in 1814, when in command of
the privateer General Armstrong, fought wi£tf a
British fleet the most brilliant naval engagement
to be found on record. Having thus sustained
the honor of his country's escutcheon, no one
could have been found more worthy of being the
author ofthe flag wliich now floats over the Union*'
Previous to the adoption of the present flag by-
Congress, the number of stripes in the old flag
had beeu increased to eighteen, according to the'
number of States admitted into tbo Union, thus
destroying the beauty aud perspicuity of the flag;
and, while this order was preserved in some, others
contained but nine stripes, as fancy dictated. Oo
the admission of Indiana into the Union in 1816,-
Mr. Peter II. Wendover, of New York, offered a
resolution " that a committee be appointed to inquire into tho expediency of altering the flag of
the United Slates." A committee was appointed.'
who reported a bill oo the 2d of January, 1817,
but it was not acted upon. While the committee
had the matter under consideration, Mr. Wendover called upou Capt. Reid, who was in Washington at the time, and requested him to form a design of our flag, so as to represent the increase of
the States, without destroying itsdistinctivechar-
acter, as the committee wei'e about to increase the
stars and stripes to the whole number of States.
Captain Reid recommended that the stripes bo re-*
duced to the original number of thirteen States,
and to form the number of stars representing tho'
whole number of States into oufc great star in the'
Union, adding one star for every new Stato, thus*
giving the signincant meaning to the flag, symbolically expressed, of " E Pluribus Uuum." This:
design of Capt. Reid was adopted in committee,-
but the bill did not pass Until the next Congress,-
1818.— Washington Union.
John C. Fremont, not satisfied with the ruling
of the State Supreme Court in his Mariposa claim/
to extracting the gold by squatting miners, has
filed a voluminous complaint in the United States
Circuit Court against the Merced Mining Compa-
He now claims as a citizen of New Vork, to*
be the owner of Las Mariposas, or tbe Fremont
Grant, under grant from Alvarado. He alleges
trespass aud waste by the defendants, prays that
they may be compelled to answer in the premises,1
and be enjoined from committing further waste,*
&c. The questions in this suit fire very important, not only to Col. Fremont personally, bat to
all miners in California.—Bulletin.
StampS.—The Sacramento Union says tbat the
State Comptroller, previous to the mailing of the
Eastern steamer, forwarded to San Francisco, by'
the State Treasurer, stamps for bills of lading lor-
suie, whicli had the effect of securing io the'
State Treasury a fund of about $2000. We are
nfornu-d that the insurance stamps will also bo
ready by the time orthe sailing of the pest steamer and that the monthly tax fiom slamps will not
be'likely to fall short of $10.0110, making the sum
total, for the year, about $120,000, constituting
no inconsiderable income to our State revenue
fund.
The murderers of Frank Lane, who was killed;
by horse-thi eves in the San Jimquin valley some
three weeks ago, have been either killed or captured. A part of the citizens of the valley, under the command of C. A. Potter, turned cut,
armed themselves and pursued the gang of horse
thieves and desperadoes for several days. On
coming up with them, a desperate light ensued,,
in which one of the gang of thieves was killed,
and one of Col. Potter's party slightly wounded.