#03 Augeles Star.
Saturday, July IO,  1858.
nrniurinlir State  Convention.
At a meeting of the Democratic State Central
Committee, held iu Sacramento, on the HJtb day
of M..y, 185S, tbc following resc Unions were
adopted :
Resolved, That the next Democratic State Convention be held in the City of Sacramento, on
WEDNESDAY, the 4th day of August next, and
ihat the barns ut' representation lie as follows :—
One delegate at large from eaeli county, aud one
delegate for every two hundred Democratic votes
cast at the lad gonei nl ■ lection ior any Democratic c-'ididate on the Slate ticket nominated hy the
Democratic party exclusively, and oue delegate
-for every fraction ot one hundred or more votes
Cast for such Democratic candidate.
Resolved, by the Central Committee, That itis
recommended that the Democracy in thc different
counties ineetcn tbe 20th day ol July next, for
tbe purpose of electing delegates to tbe State
Convention.
Tbe Democracy of the Stale of California are
hereby notified, that a State Convention will he
held in tbe city of Sacramento on WEDNESDAY,
tbe 4th day of August, 1858, and lhat the apportionment of representation therein, as settled upon
by tbe State Central Committee, is as follows :
Alameda fi, Amador 9, Butte 14, Calaveras 15,
Colusa 3, Contra Costa -l, Del Norte ll, Kl Dorado
18, Fresno 2, llnmliobU 3. Klamath ;;. Los Angeles 8, Marin 3, Mariposa- 7. Merced 1. Monteri y 1
Napa 5, Nevada 17, Placer 11, Plumas 9, Sacra1
mento Ifi, Sau Bernardino 'A, Sun Diego 2, San
Francisco 2-1, Sau Joaquin 9, San Lais Obfepo 2,
San Mateo 2, Santa Barbara *J, Simla Ci ara 8f Sauta
Cruz 3, Shasta 8, Sierra 11, Siskiyou 13 Solano B.
Sonoma and Mendocino II, Stanislaus :!, Sutter 4.
Tehema 4, Trinity (i, Tulare 3, Tuolumne 17, Yolo 4, Yuba 13— total, 32-1.
V. E. GKIGER
Chairman Slate Central Committee.
Jambs AKDBBSOK, Secretary pro tem.
The news by the steamer is principally regarding tbe outrages perpetrated by British cruisers
on American   merchant men.    and   thc   Vigilance
From Utah.
Mr. D. W. Taylor, formerly wagon-master for
Co!, JohilSOn, arrived tbis week In this city, having left tbe se ttie men ta in Utah Territory on tbe
15th of June. We have received from him the
following information, which may be relied on.
Mr. Taylor left on the steamer yesterday,  for the j CoL g j  c   gmen .
headquarters ofthe Pacific Department. j     j)ear gjr and Brother—At a meeting of Los An-
Theaumywafl expected to march from Fort J geles lanl^e No. -l'I, V. & A. M., lield ou the 2-J lb
Bridger about the Wtb of June, for Salt Lake ! dayj>f June, the following resolution* were adopt-
city, under command oVOro. Johnson.    The army
Thcliiitecclelji-atlon  of St. John's £»a>-—(tor-
roflpoitdence.
The following correspondence has taken place
between a committee appointed by Los Angeles
Lodge No. 42, F. &. A. tf., and Ool. E. J. 0. Kewen. Who delivered the oration ou the 2.1th ul:.,
before tbe Fraternity : —
was in good health, aud bad plenty of provisions,
the accounts published to thu contrary being ut-
teily false. On the 22d April there was a month's
upply of provisions on hand, and at tbat date, a
long train of wagons, With supplies, was within
seven days march oftbe camp, having crossed the
oeky Range.
Mr. Taylor strongly denounces the statements
which bavo been put forward, regarding the want
of provisions in the army, the ill-treatment of the
men, and the bad feeling said to exist between tbe
■-Jjcers.
These statements heve emanated from parties
wholly unreliable, such as deserters from the army,
discharged teamsters, and expelled camp followers,
Mr. Taylor has been in daily intcrcoursE with
thc officers and men, and testifies to the good feeling which exists between all branches of the ser-
vi e, and speaks in the highest terms ot General
Jpbnson and Governor Ciiuimingfl, the  former  of
ed, vi* .
Resalved, Tbat tbe thanks of this Lodge be
tendered to Brother Kewen, lor the able oration
delivered to the cral'i, on the occasion of the celebration of St. John's Day.
Resolved, Tiiat a copy of that address be requested oi Brother Kewen, and that a committee
be appointed Lo have the same published.
11. N.  ALKX.YiNDKli, W. M.
S.PK4GBR.
Los Augeles, June 29th. 1858.
Los Asc.ki.v.s, Cal., June 2-fltli, 1858.
Gentlemen and Brother's—Your note advising
me of t'ie resolutions ot Los Angeles Lodge,
thanking me for the oration I delivered on the occasion olthe celebration of St. John's Day, and
requesting a copy thereof for publication, has
been received, In response thereto, I submit the
manuscript to your disposal, trusting lhat tbe
same partiality which selected me lor your orator
on so interesting an occasion, will overlook the
imperfections with which the oration abounds.
Yours In fraternal regard,
E. J. C. KEWEN.
H. N. Alexander, } CommUtce.
S. Fbaojsb, _
The oration will bo found  on  our  fourth  page
whom i
i very g
he is always engaged in providing for their comfort, and limits himself to the same rations as is
served out to the men, not permitting, even, a
choice to be made in his favor. Such conduct has
endeared him to every man in tbe army.
The Commissioners bad arrived at Salt Lake
city, but had not taken auy action in public matters.
Salt Lake was evacuated on the 10th of May,
all tbe families having left at that date.    Tbey
Committee movement in New Orleans.    The con-  proceeded south to Provo arid onward, none stop
rent favorite with  the army,  as! to-day, to which we direct attention.    It is a masterly producion—worthy of ihe occasion, and of
the wide-spread fame of its author. It will commend itself to tbe careful perusal of all,—not alone
the " Brethren of the mystic tie," but to the un
initiated and general reader, who will admire it
for its classic diction and lolly eloquence, aa welj
as for the great research displayed in its composition, and the varied information it contains.
Los   Angeles   County   Democratic   Convention <
At a meeting of the Democracy of thc County
tlnued outrages by British cruisers on the vessels I ping  short of that city, and others! going still j of Los Angeles, in pursuance of a call of the Cen-
of the American marine, have excited the utmost further.   Thia city ia fifty-five miles from Salt
Indignation throughout lhe couutry, and the peo" -Lake,
hi. :- „.,., .,..;„. -i _j   ii... .i ..,__M   ...       . -ct,;
pie in one Voice demand lhat ibcy shall be put
stop to. The government have, ina becoming
spirit, taken the matter in hand—indeed, tbe practice bad become so common, tbat trade Was interfered witb, and the interposition of tbe Administration leudiy demanded No less than thirty cases
bave occurred of British cruisers firing into, or
overhauling at sea, American merchant ships.
This right of search question, we supposed, bad
long since been settled, but it appears that English officials tnink they can overhaul any American veesel, examine her papers, and subject her
commander fo delaj , annoyance and insult. But
tbis will not be permitted, no matter what its pre.
Vention costs, and a war on this question would be
thc most popular ever undertaken.
The news from New Orleans is of an exciting
character. A Vigilance Committee bas heen formed, which succeeded in overturning tlie city government, the Mayor baving been compelled to resign the municipal authority inlo the bands of
the Committee. It was at first supposed that
conflict would take place, but the citizens very
generally took aides with tbe Committee, which
induced tbe authorities to take tbe course tbey
finally adopted. The forces of the committee
were under tbe command of Major F. K. Duncan
late of tbe United States army. The "Delta" and'
"True Delta" are io favor of. tbe committee, and
the ''Picayune" and '■Crescent" are opposed to it.
Tbe revolution, as the movement bas been denominated, broke out during the night of tbe 2d
June. Tbe committee took possession of the Ar.
•senal on Jackson Square, and the armories. Ou
the morning of tbe 3d, -the executive committee
called on all those desirous of maintaining tho sa
premacy of law and order to unite with them, to
wbicb appeal tbe citizens replied by flocking to
tbeir standard in great numbers, armed to the
teeth. Tbe excitement then became intense. During the morning the common council were iu se
cret session, and ic tlie afternoon repaired with the
Mayor to the headquarters of the committee to
read the riot act. Tbey prepared for resistance.
summoning to tbeir aid such forces as they could
muster. In the meantime, the committee bad torn
up the street pavings, and had used the stones and
cotton bales for barricades. Finally, tbe Mayor
seeing that the citizens desired it, resigned tbe
municipal authority into the bauds of the committee. The latest report says, that the citv was
quiet, and that tho committee bad appointed a
Special police force of over 1,000 men, to keep the
peace.
The cause of all this was, the prevalence of
crime aud outrage in the city, and the inefficacy
of the law, as administered, to suppress them. It
in much to be regretted, that the servants of Ihe
law bbould bave been so remiss iu the performance
of their duties ; aud it is deplorable, that by tbe
violence of a revolution alone, cau the supremacy
of the law he restored. We believe had tbe people laitlilu'.iy discharged the duties required of
them as citizens, the laws could have been 'executed, criminals punished, and those extreme and
dangerous measures prevented.
j-irigham Young had purchased two blocks in
tbe city, and had commenced building houses for
tbe accommodation of his families, now said to be
creased to the small number of seventy.
Tbe people generally preferred to leave tbe
city thau to fight. Tbe church authorities were
all settled at Provo.
Col. Kane bad left the city for the States about
the 20th May.
Gov. Cuntmings came into Salt Lake city with
the Commissioners ; he had been there before, but
returned to Fort Bridger for bis family.
As to tbe reported difficulties between Col.
Kane and Geu. Johnson, and between the latter
and Gov. Cummiugs—nothing ot the kind had
taken place—the reports were mere fabrication-.
The very best feeling existed between tbe authorities, eacb co-operating with thc other in maintaining the health and discipline of the troops.
Mr. Taylor confirms tbe report of the death of
tbe Aiken boys, Thomas and John—their horses
are iu the Valley, at a place called SpringviDe
also, their revolvers, one an ivory handled pistol
with a gold-mounted belt, well known to have lie
longed to Thomas Aiken. Tbey were killed at
Chicken Creek, eighteen miles south of Salt Creek,
aud were sacrificed by the infamous band beaded
by Porter Rockwell.
The bones of those murdered at Mountain Meadows still remain mi bar ied—tbey lay exposed along
tbe roadside. The Indiana deny having had anything to do with tbe massacre—they have none of
the animals, wagons, clothing, or arms, obtained
by tbe murder, and tbe Mormons have all these
things.
tral Committee of the 1st Judicial District, at the
Court House in the City of Los Angeles, holde
ou the 5th day of July, 1858, M. L, Goodman of
the Central Committee called the meeting to order, when Dr. T. J. White was chosen president.
Messrs. D. L. Ross and T,- A. Mayes were elected
vice presidents. J. J. Warner aud H. Hamilton
were chosen secretaries.
On motion of Mr. James Fcunie it was resolved
that the president appoint a committee of twelve
to present to this convention tbe names of twenty-
six persons, to represent this county in the District Convention. Thc following persons were
appointed by the president :
James Pennie,-Samuel Ayres, James Baldwin,
B, F. Coopwood, R.Freyar, Elijah Bettis, W. H
Derrien, J. P. Stephens, J. Newmark, C. Lyons, M.
Gartias, 11. Mitchell.
On motion, the convention tack a recees, and on
re-assembling, the committee, through its chairman, Mr.' Pennie, reported lhe following names
for delegates :
Samuel Wetet, R. Mitchell, Juan Padilla, G.W.
Paul, James Baldwin, J. J. Warner, T. A. Mayes,
B. F. Coopwood, David Porter, W. W. Iluehottom.
W. Maxey, J: Butler, W. G-. Rose, Benjamin Dry-
fus, C. E. Thom, II. Chase, Samuel Ayres, E. J. C
Kewen,  Samuel  Meyer, M.  L.   Goodman,*J. F,
utj- Conven-
In pursuance of un order  of   (he Central  Com-
ittee foi* the 1st. Judicial District, Q  mass meet-
g of tho Democracy of San Bernardino county
was held at tbc Court House  in  the city  of San
Bernardino, on tbe 5th day of July, \bA$.
G. N. Whitman was unanimously called upon fo
preside, and W. S. Moirow selected to act as secretary.
Tbe Chair having explained tbe object of" the
meeting, upon motion a committee of live were
appointed to report the names of suitable persons
lo represent Sau Bernardino couuiy in the convention to be held in the city ol Lo8 Augeles on the
22d inst., for the purpose oi nominating a candidate for Judge of the 1st Judicial District. The
Chair (mpbinted Dr. Ben Barton, G. Kip, (J. 8.
Sparks, II. Walkinshaw and A. Bell upon said
committee, who in due time reported tbe names of
G. S. Tucker, D. H. Rogers, Dr. Ben Barton, J.
Benson, W. S. Morrow. 11. Mogridge, R. Walkinshaw, C. Glaser, G N. Whitman and Q. S. Sparks-
suitable persona to act as delegates to said
convention, and tbey were accordingly elected
without a dissenting voice as delegates to the
convention to be held at tbe city of Los Angeles,
on the 22d of July, 1858.
Thc committee also presented the following res
olutioue, whicb were unanimously adopted :
Ret'tolved, That the Democracy of Ran Bernardino county stili adhere to the creed of that party
which ia distinguished by the membership of
James Buchanan, and consecrated by the memory
of Andrew Jackson.
Rtsedved, That we recognize primary meetings
and nominating conventions as one of the cardinal and established principles of tbe Democratic
party.
Resolved, That we will contribute all fair and
honorable efforts to secure tbe election of the uom
nee of ths convention to be held at the city o:
Dos Angeles on tbe 22d inst.
Resolved, That if any of onr delegates should
be absent daring the meeting of said convention,
a majority of those present are herehy empowered
io cast the votes of tbe absent member or members.
Resolved, That the proceedings ol this meeting
be published in the Los Angeles Star and Southern Vineyard.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned sine die
G. N. WHITMAN, Chairman.
W. S. MoBRQW, Secretary.
Dissolution of Co-Partnership, ""
IpHB partnership heretofore existing between Ja
.1. coij Rich and Elias Laventhal, under the name
and style ol Rich .V Later-thai,, of Loa Angelea
has besn this duy dissolved by mutual consent. '
Mr. Elias Laventhal is authorized to collect all
outstanding debts of the fiimj and undertakes to
settle all liabilities of the same.
JACOB RICH,
fi. LAVliNTIJAL
San FrancieCOi Jnne 28th, 1858.
WILD luiiealiei- carry on file Clothing  and Drt
Goods business on his own acconnt. at the o_fl
stand. Connn-iehd stieet, '.A.e-_-e_ he has just received an entirely new and extensive stock of goods
which he wiil disfppse of on f-easonablo teims   hav'
Keenrod  them   befbi
San Francisco market.
Log Angeles, ae-,- lo,  I86B1
, hav-
late advance  in the
Dissolution of Co-Partnership.
rnllM co-partnership hwetofore existing between
1 the (md.Tsi.rm.J, ;„ the Forwmilihg and Coin-
.ion Business, under the Arm of John Goi],-,- ._
Co., Ut San Pedro and Loa Angeles, is thia dat iiis.
solved l.y num.-. oonsent.
Mr, John Goller ia authorized, ro sortie all ae,
Junta ofthe late lirn I.
john holler
frank carpenter,
,jamu.< Thompson.
Loa Angeles, June M, 1868. jyfo
NOTICE,
rnHE nndersijoied,  having thia   d.,y   associated:
L  themselves in the- Forwarding and Commission
Podro and Loa Angeles, (formerly
&Co.,)they  will  continue the same
1!
J
under the fin
an of (loi.i.int & ToMLINSON.
JOHN OOLLKR,
J. J. TOMLINSON.
Los Angeles, June 28, 1858. jylO
JOHN OOLLHR. J. j. TOMI.IK.SON.
Goller & Tomllnsoti,
FORWARDING AND COMMISSION
3f£ex*ol3L£txi.-t)s9
Los Angolea and San Pedro, Cal.
R. E.  Raimond, Agt. at San Francisco.
July 8W1858. jytQ
The Fourth ol" July wus but poorly celebrated
in tbis locality, no publio demonstration having
been made. Several private parties were formed
where the company enjoyed themselves on tbe oc
casiou. Among these, the principal places of re
sort were Don Luis Sainseyaine's, and Albright'*
garden. At tbe former, tbe French citizens assembled at a dinner ; tbey alterwards walked in procession through the town, the .American and
French flags being carried in front. At -Albright's,
tbe Lis -Angeles Brass Band was in attendance,
and dancing and other amusements were indulged
in tb rough out ibe day. The only salutes bred
during the dr.y, were from tbe anvils of Mr. (Poller's workshop, wbich were loud iu their rejoicings
on the occasion.
.KTO'tlGG-.
COLLINS .t KINO,   successors  to  Highland   &
King, will continue to carry on BLACKSMITH.
ING and WAGON-MAKING, in all its  brunelies,
nt the OLD  STAND oi II.   St  K-, on  Aliso street,-
Beaudry's Block.
Particular attention vr\A be pttijl to K«pair-
isig and Horsfe-Sltoeiii^g.
A liberal share ol public patronage is respectfully
soiictcfl.
Los Angele?-, July 10, 1858. '    Sm
NOTICE.
LL r'SENONS indebte 1 to tin dnderslgtied'. hy
ii. note OT account, will p.ease call and setile witb-
in ton daya from tbis date, and thus avoid costs.
JOHN D. YATES1.
Los Angeles, July 10, 1858.
New Gold Mine.—During the week, the men
employed in cleaning the lot lately occupied by
Messrs. Child** St. Cq., made quite a discovery of
geld deposits in that part of the cily. It paid extremely rich--sonic making sixty or eighty dollars to the grab, and one i« said to have realized
about two hundred dollars. Unfortunately, however, the gold was only found in spots, or rather,
fn a "pocket," and it did not last long. The
ground was soon worked out. It was dry dig-
and the gold wae found in handsome spec!
wens of live, ten and twenty dollars each. There
was a peculiarity about this claim whicb is not
usually observable iu mining claims, that tbe gold
was Dbtalued already coined—the fact being that
the workmen (baud bujfed under the wall r. lot of
mo ey. amounting, probably, to  $40&   "U'e un-
tk-L-**U:*u it iv:ir-r divided among all  tbe   OUnda   employed,   Ibe  discoverer,  however,   having  Slyly
'a share ; it appears he did cot
known   the  discovery,  but   fcjifi
suspicion   of the
pocketed the
intend   to   inike
strange movements excltefl the
overeetr, who detected  ihe prize and divided .,
MD-mR ihe laboreis, who were generally '.M- xieu'r,
or Indians.
Gold  Mining.
This branch of business is carried ou more extensively in this county than is generally supposed. In the foothills in tbe neighborhood of tbe
Mission of San Gabriel, a large tract of- rich min.
ing land exists, which has long been worked, but
not in a very efficient manner. A party of nine
persons, however, bave lately purchased the claim,
and are to work it in the most approved manner.
Tbey are about commencing a ditch to bring on a
supply of water, wbich will give them facilities
for working miles of ground wbich has paid six
or eight dollars a day; with tbeir improvements,
this result will be greatly enhanced.
In the gulches oftbe San Fernando mountains,
miners bave been at work during tlie rainy season,
nd obtain very fair remuneration for their labor.
We bave lately seen some of the gold obtained
Lorn these placers—it is{ of a bright, rich color i
and assays as high as any gold in the State. Operations here are suspended just uow from tbe want
oi water.
Taii-acii* a-pee Valley,—It baB long beeu known |
that gold deposits existed in the billn skirting;
this Valley, and for some time back they have
been worked very successfully. Having lately \
visited this remote section of our county, we are
able to speak of tbe miuing tn th in locality from
personal observation. There are three parties*
at work in tbe gulches, and all doing very well.,
Mr. Robinson first made the discovery that gold'
was to be fou-nd there, and is now at work, doing
very well. His party are making from ten to
eighteen dollars a day, ba't ha-d! formerly made as
high as twenty-five dollars. The water is not as
abundant on his claim as the wants of the company require. Mr. Robinson bas a party of six Chinamen working for biro in a gulch about a mile
distant from his own claim ;; aH the intervening
land along tbe foothills would pay well for working, if water could be obtained. The Chinamen
oat & ditch ivven miles Jong, and led' th;s waiter
along tbe top of lhe bill, which will give tbem
the command of all th« gulches* iu the range of
bills. Tbe third party engaged in milling in this
Valley, is Mr. Steward's party. Tbey sire*at work
near Robinson's party, and are also doing well.
Mr. Robinson has prospected a good deal for
quartz io the hills, and bas found several veitif*,
which, Irom the experiments made, and his experience in ciuartz mining, he thinks nre sufficiently
rich to. warrant the erection of machinery for
crashing. Uould water be obtained, we ure certain that the greater portion of this Valley would
pay well in mining-operations.
Burns. Francisco Ocampo, Ignacio Palomares, J.
Abila, N. vv'iDiamson, D. Marchesseault,
Un motion of J. II. Coleman, the report was ac.
cepted and tbe committee discharged.
On motion of E. J. C. KevJefl, tbe names of persons submitted by the committee were taken up
striatum, and duly elected by tbe convention,
Dr. T. A. Mayes offered a resolution, wliich was
adopted, tbat tbe proceedings of this convention
be published in the Los Angeles Star, El Clamor
Publico ami Southern Vineyard, and that the
secretary duly notify tbe delegates elect.
The following resolution was adopted unanimously :
Resolved, Tbat this convention approves of the
mode as recommended by the Central District
Committee of selecting delegates to the District
Convention,   as appropriate and   in   conformity
The Fourth of July waa celebrated in an appropriate manner at San Bernardiuo. Tbe people as
sembled on tbe beautiful gfotindc of Mr. Gamer
where arrangements were made for tbeir aceom
modation. The Declaration of Independence was
read by Mr. Geo. N. Whitman, in a most effective
manner, and several speeches were delivered on
the occasion. Abundance of refreshments were
provided for the eompany, who enjoyed themselves
to tbeir entire satisfaction. No spiritnotts liquors
were used on the occasion. Those present say it
was thc most pleasant party ever held iu tbe val
ley.
Lo*t Angei.es Brass Basd.—We direct attention
to the Grand .Musical Touruament, proposed to be
given l>y the above company, at the gardens ol
Mr. Albright, every Sunday afte?noen. The band
was in attendance last Sunday, and a large coin-
puny was present who were all delighted witb the
ut:insr--i.enta of toS day. Tbe "tournament" will
be repeated to-morrow.
We direct  attention  to the  advertisement of
Dissolution of Partnership.
rpHE Partnership hemtofore existing between
-*- the undersigned, under tho linn and style of
P'OSftBS & McSK-aUKIM, is (llix day dissolved by
tnntual consent. Ail debts wiil be paid by 11. M.-
FORBES, who is authorised to collect all aeeounta
due the said Onit.
TT, M. FORBES.
CHAS. Mciv.ECHNItt.
Loa Vi-rplpi*. Julv 101! , 1858. It*
with the time-honored usage of tbe Democratic Messrs. Goller & Tomlinson, to be  found  in ou
Sun Stroke.—We are very sorry to say tbat Dr.
T. J. White has been seriously ill during the week,
arising from the effects of coup de solie-1, witb
a hich he was attacked  on  Wednesday.    He was
now eonvales-
party throughout tbe United States.
On motion, the convention adjourned sine die.
T. J. WHITE, President,
J. J, Warner, Secretary.
Tlie   Praztr   Hive*-   Mines.
The excitement regarding these mines still' continues at the north, but distrust of their richness
is beginning to prevail. The river still keeps
high, and of course nothing can be done till il
falls. Which is rather hard on the miners. It is a
little singular that from all the gold reported to
have been dug in that district, none of it should
bave found its way to San Fraucisco. Tbe Morning Call notices the large shipment of $1500 in
coin having arrived at San Franciseo by tbe Republic.
Tbe following we find in the Call from tbe Victoria Gazette, and it shows that not much can be
said in favor of the mines in that vicinity. It is a
great thing to liave a "confident expectatiou'''of
good times, when the riverjlalls :
PEAZBB   RIVER —THE LATEST.
We learu from Mr. Lewis Dorr, just down from
thc mines, that Frazer River is falling rapidly—
water being now four feet below high water mark.
The mines are not doing much now, but it is confidently expected that a great number will be able
to get lo work within ten days or a couple of
weeks! The claim, of which Mr. Dorr is one of a
company in possession, is located on a bar about,
one mile above Fort Yale, and it Is thought it
will yieldhandsomely as soon as the river falls.
Provisions cannot be bad without paying the
most exorbitant prices, such as 65t> per barrel tor
black Soar. A.-t Fort Hope good flour is worth
$fj() ; sugar 50 ■ cents per potmd.aud otber articles
in proportion. At Fort Yalejtbere [ejlHtle or nothing to be bad for love or money. Mining nnd
cooking utuu.-iils are very eearce, and euonnou.-
prices are obtained for them. The Hudson's Buy
Company had seized lhe mining implements ol
some miners on ll'A.'a Lar, lor violating the law
in. regard lo trafficking, which exaited considerable indignation among the miners. Mr. Dorr
think? the best way to reach the diggings on Frazer river is by water, and not the trail, as tbe Frazer river will be navigable for canoes within a
week or two. Tbe Satelite, on Monday last, overhauled eleven canoes containing miners, and ascertained that all were provided with licenses, lie-
fore allowing tbem to proceed on tbeir way.
paper to-day. These gentlemen have formed a
partnership, and intend carrying on the general
forwarding and commission business between this
ty and San Pedro. Mr. Tomlinson has had great
experience in the business, having been formerly
extensively engaged in it in tbe northern parts of
the State.       ____________________
During the week, we have had very bot weather, several days being almost as warm as those in
the northern parts oftbe State at this season, .tfl-
thongh tlie thermometer did not indicate above
8-5 degrees, the beat was very debilitating.
We di     ■    ■   ":;:v. to tbc a Ivei tteement   ol M
B. La' ■■:-. has c mim need busi    is on   hi
own bccoui :. and h is laid in an extensive stock of
elegit il goods in his line.    We have no doubt buti-
Mr. Laventhal will sue 1 in building up an exten    lQ8atlBiWfl [ur several houre-    Hl
wve business, and that all the  friends  of thc  iate i cent, having almost recovered from vhe  effects  ol
tirm will continue their patronage and supports        'hi*; sudden and scvare visitat:
Ball.—The ball at Messrs. Perry & Brady's new
hall, oa Moadey evening, passed off with the ut
mosi satisfaction. There was a very large attendance, excellent music, and choice refreshments
Dancing was kept up till au early hour.
E. H. WORKMAN & BRO,
Sad<llor3 and Harness Makers,
TEMPLES MAliBLK I-*I.O.NT   BLOCK,
Will keep constiiiit.ly on band an assortment of
Saddles, Harness, &c. &c.
'Repairing done "with p-rojnptncss. oc2*
WINSTON & WELSH,
Wlrolcsnl. and  Hutr.il
loro-Trcs-css-is-ar-is,
.3        MA1JV STltE.'-'T, LOS AjYGELES.
H. IES M «3 -*£*-*- Jk. Xi.
II. MisJLAUGHUS & to.
nAVB removed to tlieir NEW ESTABI.ISII--
-MKXT. on ALASiEIJA STKEET, oppwiie
the Sister, of Charily wlieve the public and our'
old pntroufl are iDvited to give U6 a call. jy'S
The District Court, for the First Judicial District, Hou. Benj. Hayes, Judge, will commence
the regular term ou Monday, the 19th iust.
GRAND MU3EGAL TOURNAMENT,
npHE members of the LOS AXGKLES BIlASS
X BAND, respectfully announce t-> Die public,
ihai.. thi-y will gire a Grand Musical Entertain-
it. On SUNDAY, the 4th day of July,- and ab-o*
■vt-sy MHT'-ssiY.* Sunday, during the summer
phins-ftn. Weaifier, in tin., iieautifnl garden be-
ring to Mr AihrigM, *i.-gated flea* the abode
lie Sislera of Charity. Ai two o'clock P. M.,
Brass and String Baud will be in attendance,,
and will be prepared t.o give the public suitable
tnurtic fur a dance ; for which purpose they have'
beeu at cousidenihle expense, having a floor made',-
Ac. The Biasi. Jiaud will p;ay during the intervals of dancing.
Uefre/hment,** ofall kinds, ICE CREAMS, &c.,-
;an be bad in  the garden.    All amuseinenta wil?
be conducted With thc utmost propriety.
THE MKMllHKS OP U)S
ANGELES BRASS BAND.
Lor Angeles. July 2, 1858. jy3 lw
(Eltrtum  Uota.
To tlie People   of tlse  First  .luili-
cial District.
Although every voter is aware oftlie fact, it appears tb be advisable, at this time, to make a formal announcement, that since March last, I have
a a candidate for re-election to tbe office of
Judge ot the First Judicial District, without reference to tbe proceedings of any CABALj COMMITTOR,
or coxvention. For tbe strong and general assurances of support with wbicb I bavo been honored,
I feer deeply grateful. I shall continue to confide
alone in the kindness and impartiality of the greet!
mass of the People, for a favorable judgment—on
SEPTEMBER 1st—upon niy judicial aets during
the past six years. All my life I bave been a Democrat ; but, I beg leave to advl, that, in my opinion,
tbo oflice of Judge should1 be maintained free forever from any influence of mere* party politics. On
tbis principle, I was elected in lho year 1852, by a
very large majority ;■ and observation and: experience since, particularly in this District,-have shown
no no reason to abandon it. My course, then, as
Judge, is before the people themselves, whose best
interests tbis election involves. May I not claim,
at least, that my only ambition has been, to secure a firm and faithful administration of the
loans ? 'Respectfully,
jyK) . BKNJ-AMIN   HAYES.
Notice.
James Thompson presents his name to
the I'eople, as .**■. candidate lor Sheriff of the county
of" Los Angeles, at tbe approaching election, in Sep
tembw next. jyio
FOR   KENT,
COMFORTABLE HOUMil, in the !o#cr par**
I tbetowu, nearly opposite the Round liouse,*
Ai ply to FltANCIS MELLUS.-
August 22. UST.
AS
UNION GUARDS !  ATTENTION 1
THERE will be a meeting of jour company-, at;
thi. Armory, Melius Row,  on   SATURDAY
EVEA'IjYG, (July Hllli,) »t 8 o'clock.
A punctual attendance oftlie members ie request.
cd, as BuBiaeaa of importance tfill come before the'
meeting.
Ky order of the Captam.
II. M. J'OMES, Orderly.
toB AUgoles, Jul)' "• 1*8.
Court  „t _.S_1OU0<
Tliis court convened on Monday. PrflSODt—IIOtf
VS*. 01. Ilrvdcn ; Associate Josli'Ce»r R. Sackett and'
t*.  irotclio.     Also, Sheriff, Bistrict Attorney an*
Clerk. _,
On Wednesday, the following gentlemen were
empaneled as ll.c flrund Jun—F. P. F. Temple,-
foreman; Fr M. Gibson, J 'Ilildretli, C. Sanford,-
G Vl.m, Francisco I.op.'H, John <5™at, ill. W
mer, 1). F. Hall, Wm. Abbott, I) Marcheeeault, *•
Melius, A. J Henderson, 51. ,1.1'arker, Levi Ormaby,
L. Karris. Thos, A. Toonibs, John King, W. fa-«•'-
llnnwortb, W. Woodworth. -
Tne Jury relumed a number of bills tothe.Oourt,
and' bavin'., finished their business on Thursday,'
wero discharged'.    Tlie Court is still in session.
Among lbe arrivals by the last steamer we D0--
li,-.. the II„n J. W.  Mandeville. U.  S. SutyeyoC
General, Judge GgiT, Hon. R. Heath,
Barbara, Hon. II. Hancock, Arc, &o.
oi  Santa'
VOL. VIII.
LOS   ANGELES,   CAL.,   SATURDAY,  JULY  17,   1858.
SO. 10;
Cos 3.ugclcs Star:
PUBLtaHRD ETBET SATDRIUr MOIIXING.
At No. 1, Pico BoiLDisds, Spring Street, Lo***.
Angeles,
BY   H.   II A MILTON:
TERMS:
Subscription, per annum, tn advance, .$5 oo
For Six Moit'u']*;   8 00
For Tbree Months  2 oo
Single Number   0 25
Ai>TBR,nsi';*.:i'',xT;t Idfierted atTwofDoilarffpersquare
often lines, for tbe Sret insertion; and One
Dollar pet- gtjuare for each Bubso^a-ant insertion.
A liberal deduction made to Yearly Advertisers'..
AfiKN'r.-t.—The foUowiug gentlemen ac^authorized -jtReiita for the Stau :
[_. r. V'vnA ....■ .-1*711 F. %neiscd.
KORV3 h   Urvvwe. font Ulflce Sein Gabriel.
C it. Ih i THOMPrtos :;>•■!!ie.
II. JT.ISleVs  St'rih,. Hn.rlia.ra.
JirttonD. A. Thomas «a« Bernardino.
Ikdtuss Citvits.
C.   E.   THO M ,
Attorsney and CnunsclEor at Law-*
LOS ANGBLSS.
Office (as fomreriy) in OeHs' Building, opposite
tin* Bfllfl Union Hotel, jy.;
E.   J.   C.   KEWEN,
Attorney jintl Counsellor ut _Law.
LOS ANGELES,  Cal.,
Will praatioa ia tha Courts o) i.lie Kii-st Judicial
District, the Supreme Court, aod the U. S. Dis-
trict Court of the Southern District of California.
I Hfice, in Sails' Building, recently occupied by
C. 1-i. j'iie.iii. Esq.—ap {rosi te the Leila Uni tin.
Montgomery House
AEST AURAS T
liOB  AN OB UBS.
The i.itHidKi^ned will open
^TO-IuOl-IROW". the 9th of
AUGUST, at Hi** above well-
knowu House, A RESTAURANT, where th
Choicest viatids will be dispensed to his pneats
-To the establishment will be attached aPASTRT
APARTMENT, whare can he procured iif. nil
times everything that cau be desired in this line.
families mul parties supplied on'theshortest notice
1). MA-ROHESEAULT/Proprietor.
Los Angele:*, Feb. 8Ui, I85S.
BELLA UNION HOTEL
IME-aiii Street,
lOS   AJGELES.
FLASHIER & HAMMILL,
PROPRIETORS.
MTHIS HOTEL, 80 long lenown al the best
in Southern Oalifornia, having passed into
the fctands of tiie present Proprietors, has-
been thoroughly refitted, aud many additions made
(o its accommodations.
Stnuigers, and g"iil.lenien with their families, will
find this an agreeattte itoine. nt all times.
The tnble will be supplied, us heretofore, with all
thc delicacies of the market. deC6
WILLOW GROVE HOUSE
BI, MONTE.
ltf,A THOMFgOM
BEGS to inform the public that be has
{itt.ed his Hotel, and is now prepared
. receive guests and attend to their
au-,s in a man ser wbich cannot be eur-
any bouse in tlie township. lie lias
laid off his grounds in a hanilsome manner, (here
being a large grove where visitors can enjoy tlie
Coil aiid relresktfift fr-itm *:v;i: in ttti, aottest
days, with neat wuiks traversing it.
Travelers will find a large corral, edacious
stables, and abundant food for their animals,.together with the greatest care and attention, and
on the lowest, u-nris.
No expense shall be spared to render comfortable tiie guests at the Willow Grove House.
The Post-office is located here, and tbe mail
Stages from Salt Lake and San Bernardino stop
at tliis house. IRA THOMPSON.
El Monte. June 27. 1357.
Carriage m& BlaeKsmifli Shop.
By JOHN  GOLLEIt.
LOS   ASGELES   STKEET,
N&AR.TBKFOOT   OF COMMEBCJA^
THE  subscriber  respeetfnliy
tin forms the publid'gefleralfy that-
lie will keep constantly on hand
&id will mair.i.fn.euu'e to order,
Coaches, Buggies, Wagons, Carts.&c
fa a neat and workmanlike manner.    He Ras ou
5-mnd and for sale a iiae stock of .Eastern white onl;
and hickory plank and a\!es. lie keeps conslantly
6a hand a large variety of cart and buggy.wheels,
fljokes, felloes, shafts, neck yokes, double aud Bin-
<;le trees.
jlorse Shoeing anal Blacksmithing
_h all Us various branches, executed with promptness
and dispatch. Particular attention will be given to
ibe manufacture and. repair of Plows, Harrows, and
Other Fannin" utensils. He has an extensive assortment of iron axles, springs, bolts, plow and spring
steel, and other material pertaining to the business,
too numerous to mention.
Also, 20 Tons of Blacksmiths' Coal.
With nonebut the best of workmen in liis employ,
-he loels confident that lie can give entire satisfaction
i-olurrcusromc,,. JOHN GOLLEK.
3R..   SACK.-ETT,
AT TORN BY AT  LAW.
Bilsioe^s entrusted to bi* care will  be promptly
Bttt!o3e_  <o.
o:r,:r^:-r-.rrr.ai.;  ST^Rt&Glf,  i.os   ArviriEl.Ks,
OITOSITE MELIUS' STORK.
Nov. 2Sili. 1857.
DR.  T. F.  SWilVI,
APOTHECARY AND DRUGGIST
Salizar's Elock—Main Street,
LOS ANOELKS. 1.21
WINSTON   EL   WELSH,
Wlrolefril, mul Retail
DHtTG-aiSTS,
j}3        MAIA- STREET, LOS AJVOMLE8.
LIVBRY STABLE.
THE undersigned,   bavin-   puTcb&sed
tbe STAHW33 formerly occupied by Mr.
r .. n.ira.n adjoining Nichols' Hnihlinir, .Main
iTrcct, Los Anireles,' begs io inform tlie public- rliat
la is ready at, all times to supply SADDLE
HORSES, equal to any' tn be found in the State.
Hisfacilitie:-*fbi-keeping Morses are not surpassed
bv any stable in the citv. and he solicits a share ol
rfublicpatroiia-einthirtdopartnicnt.   _
He is alwavs well  supplied. With the very best
M,wl,ic,,""mbcBO,'loTtm^ERSON.
THOMAS TILBEN
General Mercantile Agent,
S.lrA* FRANCISCO, CAL.
M TIUM'IN having had some ilirr.-n years (rx-
X . pericrr.ro ill a _<rnei'al Mercantile and .M.rreh-
amlisc l.naini'Sf, the last eiarht years in San Fran-
s'isco, will attend Io the sale, pnrcl.asc. mill top
tf&rfling ol evety description ol'.-oo.ls with iiinic-
tiialily and dispatch. Arse, col'i;Vi; and remittances to all parts ol'the iniiinliy, Atlantic
States nnd Europe, made with promptness and
fidelity.
Negotiations, and every description Of mercantile business, transacted upon the most liberal
terms. ar'K8
Rejercnce—Don AA'DRES PICO, Loa Angele:
Appo1.vt.ment Mr. John Woodworlli  has W®
appointed postmaster at this city, iu plaoe of- iM*'
J. S. Waite, resigned.
•S^a-XjT FOR
1000 Bags of Salt for sale, by-
anas I'RANCiS MELLUS.
DR. T. J.  WHITE
AS resumed tbe practice of Medic in-****! aiid
Surgery, and may be consulted" in his office,
at Pennie & Pik-h's Drug Store, Commercial Btreet,
Hours oi f;oii,-u:it.i!lion —lu to 12 A. M., and 2' to
p. M. aplO
II
PENNIE &- PUGH,
"Wholesale and Betsiil Druggists,
■QOKTME'RCIAL.    STREET
JAiS 'AflGtiiMB. '
^fr-Physicians  prcpfeiipfiona put up  with  tho
aplo
'patest care Bfi-d attention.
MYER J.   NEWMARK,
Notary Public apd Conveyancer,
Jn Onr.eol 15. J. C. Kiririix, Esq,
MAIN STBEiiT.   LOS ANGELES, opposite the
Bella Union Hotel. Ie27
LAZAR-) & WOLFSKiLL,
IMFOllTERS,
An'a'WboWle and Retail Dealers in
Frenfeli,    E!*nsl'Ssli   aisd   Ainerican
Dry Oodds, .
Corner of '.:. lins Eow/-Lps AngeleB.      any 2
PHINEAS BANNSNG,
Forwarding   aisd   -fcoiMiississiois
Merclsaat,
L03 AN.GELE3 AND SAN PEDKO.      ol 0
BACHMAN & CO.,
V,-iIOLKSALK AKD "RETAIL DEALEltS IX
Gioccilca,   AVIu«sj*.lqfaorB,   ClotSiing,    fiJard-
M/axe,  ''Ev.,   <&«■.
Produce,  Hides, oiSfl tl col taken In exchange.
Los Angeles street, second house from Com the r-
cial street. nii3
FRAMCiS   MELLUS,
WBOLKSAO AND RETAIL DEALER
In  Groceries-,  Hard-ware,  Paint?
CMIs,   Ac &c.
JUNCTION OF MAT^ AXi- SPUING STREETS
LOS ANCHBlilfiS, an:
3"- .^. j3z:ejatc^':zz:i&j&j&_,
Notary l""s*r"it;;;-; anftj roaivcyuueer,
^-Office with C. TE Them. Evj.,  Mriin   street,
opposite theBelhi Union Hotel. my 13
E. H. WORKMAN & BRO.
Saddlers and Harness Makers,
TEMPLES UARBtE FRONT  BLOCK,
Will keep constiintiy o:i lir.iul ur, assoi'tment'of
Saddles, Harness, &e, &e.
Repairing done ivtili i)i*«iii_iiiif.ss. oc24
_R£ _.   _)^. -^- "OP ^ ,
Notary  Publie anil   C«asveyaiicer
SAN BEKNARPINO.
OFFICE—In Brink Building, Main street.
Agreements, Reeds, Powers of Attorney, Mortgages, and e.l! ©titer Legrf Papflra tlinwn and ao-
knowledged. anSO
GAMBKIKUS BEEWEEY.
TlU'l best; ALE and BEER niiii'.nliiefui'ed, andal-
wayaon   hand.    Delivered  to eity  enstomera
Without extr-ii charge.
Coope-rj^ig «"d RcpaBrfng of .•Ciu-i-tls, ttc. -.tc.
An assori;meiit of Barrels always nn hapd.
IC. MESSER, Proprietor,
2S ^2i_ 33 TO Xj JEIB H. "S" -
M. RONTET,-
I_OS AXOKI.ES STKKKT, In iront oi" Corbltt
OB BujUii*.
HAS  the honor to inmonnce to  the Public, that
he still carries oo  his bobiaess b* the old
stand, ns above, ami Having in his cinpio\-ni(-;ii.
competent workmen,be is p^ejiareel to eieeate all
orders with which he may be favored, io the Ma-
aufacturin*^ of
Fine Jlain ess,Cavi*::rr--",;:ii Uit.g, and OTertdlrig
,;I 31   kinds.
Also, everyllilnn'■' the Saddlery Huslness.
Los Aogeles, Maj 24th, 18S8.
COOPER AGE.
R. EMERSON
HAS established at his Lumber Yard, Alameda
street. A  COO.!'ERA GE, where a supply of
cneks, of any capacitj muy Be procured.
Twenty thousand galiiwifl of brandy and spirit
casks no'A- ready for sale, ami wax-ranted not to have
had wine in them. &H28
Wino and other produce taken in payment.
[From the Marysville Express.
A Son}; from Ina.
Thia sweet-voiced poetess semi-* m the following
tender and beautlfal eoag :
Iila tee:
In the darkrome, grand old forest.
Where no sunbeams entrance found,.
Where the spreading oaks for ages
Oast tbeir shadows on ihe grouad,'
Dwelt a maiden fair and lovely,
Nature's ir.vn pure child was she,
And I loved i.iie arthais fairy,
Gentle Jda Lee!
Cold, cold in tiie graye she ,-Ieepetb,
ida. more thaq Heaven tif me,
But ny heart its love still keepeth,
Fot darling Ha Lee.
Through the wildwood oft we wandered,
In the d.iys of long-aigo,
Dreaming all those gulden lancles,
L'.jving beoftS alone can know ;
All the (uiuire -cenrd bpiote uie,
iAki: a smooth, calm Summer s*ia,
For my gn:de-star o'er life's ocean
Was niy sweet Ida Lee.
CiiORL's—Cold, cold in the grave," etc.
Bnt the dream too quickly vnnish?d,
Lor, as night, shot out the day,
Etch thus the 'dark-\vin«*<i angel,'
Came and bore my bride away ;
Floating through the mists of even,
Oft her angcl-form I see,
Brightest of the hosts of heaven,
Darting Ida Let!
Cold, cotd in the grave she sleepeth,
Ida. more than J.ieavea to me,
But my hi-art its love f*till keepeth,
For darling Ida Lee 1
Los Angeies, June 1st, 1858. Ixa,
[From the Evening Pos
IjOvc "Us nt  Miinie.
Ah, yes! we can bear the day's burden and heat,
"i ho dust and rude jostltngs we find in the street,
And censuring whispers that float as they meet
The oars they wore never intended to greet,
If they love BS sincerely nt home.
We can hear by tlie crowd to be hurried along,    .-
Down trodden, supplanted,  and  oppressed Ly  toS
strong ; . ,
We can hear even lasting and unprovoked wrong.
If our hearts througa. it all can chant truly tlie song.
Oh, they love its most dearly at home.
We can hear a wild storm, he it snoiv, hail or rain ;
Heavy losses, instead, of the long looked for gain;
Lpbriudings,   and   shadows   that   Creep round our
name,'
And threaten its brightness to hide or lo Stmn,
If they love ns sincerely at home.
Oh, love Ha at home! For this treasure ve plead,
With all eisc. this ".vitlih-_Id, we are poor, indeed!
Take ai], but, leave this, nnd with voices agreed,
Wo will sing with glad heart**, whatever our need,
" Tliey still love us—they love us nt homo,"
A/a i.k.
W* take the follow
correspondent ofthe (
ng   tVr.an   the Washington
'. F. Bullet in .*—
We havo heard nothing about Col Kane and
bis iiiis-ion to the .Mornrnus since I dispatchad my
lust coinnuiaication, It does ftol ajpc'ar. however,
that Col, Kane had any authority from the Government to negotiate Or make terms with the Mormons. There iB nothing alleged against Col
Kane's character as a gentleman, and no one he
twitted that, in his negotiations with the Mormon
rebels, he has done aught uobracoming a citizen of
the United States. Still there is aprevailing sentiment that he is too deeply interested in the Mor
mons to he a:i impartial negotiator, and it is ag'
sorted, positively, in some quarters, tiiat he is f
baptized member ofthe MoTfflOn church, I give
this us a current rumor—not vouching for its
trnUi in any way.
There have been received at the General Land
Offiee, from the Surveyor General of Oregon Territory, surveys of the undermentioned eight townsiiips, in w'hieh are embraced the private claims
of upwards of 170 individuals, viz : Townships 37
and 38, south of range 1; township, 1-i, south ot
range 2; township 13, south of range 3"*; t -wn
ships Ii, 17 and 18, south of range C ; and township 2, north of range 1—all west o! Willamctt1-1
meridian. Also the approved township plats of
the following surveys in said Territory of Or Of
viz: Townships 3S and 3t), south of range 2;
township S£), south ofrange 3 ; townships 34 aud
35, south ofrange 4 ; township? 34 and 3.">, south
of range 5, and all west of Willamette meridian,
aod containing about 100,000 acres.
The General Land Of&eo Is also in receipt of
thc following plats of confirmed private claims in
California", viz : Plat of the rancho de las Flores,
Gnally confirmed to Win. G. Chard, situated in
township 2d, north of ranges 2. 3 and 4 west, and
township 2o. north of ranges 2 nnd 3, west of the
?Jount Diablo meridian. This claim IS bounded
on the cast by the Sacramento river, and contains
13,315 58-108 acres. Plat of the rancho del Bio
do los Molinos, finally confirmed to Albert G.
Tooincs. situated in townships 2-1. 25 and 2th north
of range 2. west of the Mount Diablo meridian.
This claim is bounded on the west by the Sacra-
:,-;i:uu-.j river, and contains 22,172 4G-100 aeros,
The Secretary of-War baa dropjJed hia project
of purchasing a rancho iu Galifoi-nia ior  the site
or a fortification;
WKEKLY MAIL TO SXH FRAXCISfO.
\ have learned that the Tehuantepec confract.
after a violent opposition from the Panama Railroad and Sloo interest, has been finally ftigaed.
The mails will leave New Orleans' on the 13th and
__;*ih of each month, connecting at Acapulco with
.he Bteftmers leaving .New York on the oth and
20th of the same month, being equivalent to a
weekly mail. The contract will commence iu 0"c-
Ifefeer neAt.
TUG PAClIHd KA1T,I.0AI!.
The Seleift CommitteB (.'Mouse) on tlie Pacific
Railroad will JidM-eport during tho session, aud
tfcSre iB no probability of their agreeing on any
bill daring tho ne:ft. This virtually determin.::*
the question during this administration.
TheCoHHfllttee on Public Lands baverepoT"!
a bill granting to Nebraska Territory six alternate
sections of land-ofi either side of a railroad a:-:-
tending through the satire width of the territory
—a distance ol 800 miles. Mr. McKibben haealep
', been instructed to report a bill giviog td Aie State
of California the like amount of lauds; lor a rail'
ia;ai from Ran Francisco via Sau Jose to Stockton,
and from the latter city to Sacramento ; also, for
?u railroad from Bentcift, or Vallejo, to Sacramento, with a branch on the west Bide of the "Sacea-
-mento river to Marysville, and from tbence to
Shasta. In ilie event of there Ijein-- do public
Kinds within tlie immediate six -eel-ions, i.he S'ate
h allowed any oilier publie lands east or west e-,<
the line. Thc passage of these bills will be equivalent to tiie construction of over one thousand
milts vfthe Pacific Railroad.
items for California's!..
ira iVas-jr: has been appointed llegisti r ci the
hand I .ffice in Ativ, Praocisco.
Meeara, Brodeiicb and McKibben leave in the
ne ct Bteataec foi 8m Pra&cis&o<
Dr. Gwin will phortly leave   to join his ramily
in Paris. Mre/Gwin left New York for Europe
last week.
Nrigeat, has fet reoeived r.o appoinfmnnt. The
dtmcalty is that be will accept nothing outside
California, and the California places have all been
filled,   Mr. Buchanan may make a peBOtftl to  r.c-
commodate him, but I think not.
Mr. Weller has been re-apj olnied Fostmaster at
Sun Francisco.
 --4--so •>--»■■	
Spurious OaX-U'O'SXU Wixt:,—A person lately
from ihe Atlantic side of the Continent, told the
Sacramento Visitor lhat California wine is becoming a very fashionable drink in the Eastern Stales,
and lhat lai ge quantities are used there • but, he
adds, it is also made there, aud to snch an extent
is the manufacture ol the imitation carried, that
the spurious article is actually shipped in casks
to San Fraucisco, where it is bottled for use in
this State.
That there is a much larger quantity of wine in
circulation in the California market bearing the
California brand than was ever issued trom the
store houses of the manufacturers whose name it
bears, is perfecily evident to every one who has
paid the slightest attention to the subject. Tt
seems that the same practice of counterfeiting Ihis
article, prevails to a scandalous extent in the
Eastern States. It is very important, for the
tereets of California, and especially of our wine
manufacturers, that some steps be taken to put a
stop to this nefarious business ; the injury which
is being thus inflicted upon one of" our most im
portant manufacturing interests, one which promises to become the leading agricultural interest
Of the State, is manifest. Will not Mr. S^inse-
vaine,0r some other Of our extensive wine-growers
take an active interest in the matter?—San Jose
Tribune.
Tiif. Genius of American lNVESTK.N.~Tiie great
characteristic feature of American inventions
their cheapness and simplicity, tlie genuine YaB'
fcee hates ejftjeusiVe aWt cumbrous machinery, and
complicated and intricate devices. His motto is
to kill two birds with one stone, and a small
at that. To do this, he aims to hit the thing right
in the eve, and when his ingenuity will by any
possibility show anyway of dispensing with an
extra cam or lever, overboard it goes, "sans cere-
monie." I>oea he find a necessarily complicated
motion produced by a formidable atray of cams,
levers, and gearing, he sets himself to work to ob
tain it at a cheaper rate, by some little, handy
and cheap contrivance. Every ounce of metal if
with hi& a consideration, lie files out a notch
here, sets a stop there, leaves a projection in another .place, till finally, for about what a jack
knife would cost, he has saved the expense of coiv
strhction and.the labor of operating several dot
tars'worth'of cams and gearing, and produced f
better, more profitable,and cheaper machine. Gfivt
us a Yankee for useful iuvenfions. -Life Illustrated
Tiif Hrnsox Bat C'omi-axt.—A correspondent
of the Cleveland papers, who went up the lake'
with the parly sent out by the Canadian govern
ment to make wrptoViflirfnV and ascertain the resources of the couutry so long monopolized by
thc Hudson Bay Company, explains the cljects of
that parly. The charter of this company expires
in 1859. and it is endeavoring to get a renewal
trom the British Government, by representing the
country io be Aa8t for the abodes of civilisation.
The home government having offered the Canadian government, jurisdiction irrtv this tWritofy,
by paying the Hudson Bay Company for its im
provements, Mr, Ilurd, with his party, WM sail
out to make a& estimate oT the improvements and
report th ■ general character of the country. Mr.
IIurd puts the value of Ihe improvements at one
million dollars. He represents the country as
being very fertUet-prpduoiag wheat, oats, and
even Indian corn, in great a!.nii!-!a*'co. He says
there are as many as twenty thousand acre I i f.t-
tile prairie watli a luxuriant giowtli ol awe it
these siatenfents prove true, the great monopoly
ol the ftudson Bay OoinpaEty mast end.
UfttTML BBtBEBY   jx   Iowa.—T8e   Dnbuque
Herald says :--We bave just received the report
of the special committee, appoint* (_ v.- the" liouse
of i;.e;n-esentativi.s at the late session ofourLeg-
latnre. totnvestigfrte tbe late fraddfe In the location of the capital at Dea .Moines. We had heard
of ihe charges of dishonesty and bribery again*****!
the ReputflteaB  commissioners, or   a  majority of
them; who were appointed by a Uepublicaa I is
lature to re-lociite ten capital ; bat thir- reporl
now before us makes known and eonfihnsa greater amount of rascality on the part of those commissioners than we bad ever la ar<£
Evidence is given' to show that n.ey received
as a personal and private bribe, more than fifty
thousand dollars worth ol property.
EKfilsa.vnvi; OOBRUPTIOM.—In a late 3abate in
the Senate, .Mr. Toombs Sdd -''Wespeak ol tbe
corruptions of Mexico, of Spain, of France, and
other governments, with a great deal of truth,
according fo al! accounts; but from my experience
and obnervatton, which liave been iomewbal er-
tensive, Tdo not believe fo-day there i-1 ;>■> uon npf
a aovei-iiaiciit. under the heavens as these l.'iiin ■',
States.
Mr. Hale—Nor I either.
Several Seuaiors—i agrefl lo that.
Kr. Toombs—And most of all its corruption is
in the legislative dep-vuneut.
Corrupt]ox ra Wise-oxstx.—The following start-,
eXpoanre ol bribery and corrnpition in the
Itfltfl of Viisconsin, was recently made by an in*
Cfitigatiog committee appointed by the presen*
Legislature. It implicates the whole State gov-
erninent, from the Governor down The Governor
received $50,000 j the Lieut. Governor, $10,000 ,-'
the Private Secretary of tee Governor S55.G00
a Judge of the Supreme Court only $1,900; 13
StateS nators leceived $*2b0,000; 66 Assc'ri'jly-
meo 8385,000 ; Legislative clerks, ^17,000. Other
parties of influence, including editors', reieived
$261,000 more. All this waa paid in railroad
bonds and stocks, for tbe purpose of securing the
passage of a bill iu 1856 granting lands tothe
-Milwaukie aud LaCro-se Railroad.
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RBPOBTKfta a:;i*i Bowte Kxt'Ei;.—The Unite-i
StateB Senate was a little started, the other day '
out iri ita dullness and dignity, by an accident. A
reporter carelessly threw hia overcoat over the
rear railing which shuts oil* reporters from the.
Senate below. It chanced that in the pocket of
Snid overcoat, there was a stout bowio knife,
which was, by the impulse given the coat, thrown
with some violence below, striking the blade into
Senator Hammond's seat, which was at that mo"
ment unoccupied. For a moment, the Senators
were startled out of theii propriety, and .the Ber*
geant-at-arms v.-ent up fo ihe gallery, and arretted
the proprietor ofthe coat, but when explanations
were made, he was released.
A.\v. ;-.'.■;■:■: at A:rDttBON.—The great naturalist"
was on thc look-out lor thc red-headed wo6*3'peckers, and was very anxious to obtain a specimen.
Seeing one fly into a hole in a tree, a long way
up, he pulled off his coat and climbed up with the.
energy that never failed hiin. Puffing and hStealing he reached it at last, and putting in his hand
to 8ei2ra the bird, lo his great dismay a .*nake
stuck his head out cf the hole and hissed in his,
face. This v,-as so unexpected and frightful that
Audubon let go his hold anil tumbled to the
ground, more dead than alive. His companion
came running up to him, and seeing the naturalist
was not hurt, but was dreadfully frightened, said
to him: " Ah V you ore very much frightened,'
doctor?" "Kb, eir,1' replied the doctor, quite,
offended; "but if you want to see von badly
scared scafee, just go up dare!1'
RmtexTivii Memories.—Mithridatcs, king of
Pontus, knew each orre of his cighly thousand
soldiers by his right name.
Senecca was able to rehearse two t'^b-.aand
words which were given to him, in the same order
HortensiuB kept in his memory all the prices'
paid ou a day of auction.
Tell mc, ye winged winds, that round my path,
roar, do ye not know some quiet spot where
hoops are worn' no more? Some lone and nilent
dell, some island or some cave, where women can
walk three abreast along tlie village pave ? The
loud winds hissed around my face, aud snickering,'
answered, (i nary place,"
The schooner Col. Cork left Detroit for Liverpool recently. She takes out 70,000 West India
staves, and 10,000 feet of clear black walnut.
When Marshal Soult visited the Tower of London, he inquired where were obtained the walnut
stocks for the muskets. " The timber comes from
France, your excellency," was the trahlt answer.
Soon afterwards his excellency returned to Paris/
and no walnut timber has ever since been exported from France. Moreover, a deficiency ol gun-
stocks was one oftbe difficulties ofthe War-office
towards the end ol the Crimean war.
During fhe hearing of case ol theft by two men
at the Middlesex (Eng.) sessions, a witness said he
overheard a conversation in '* slang " going on.
between them, and noticed tbat the prisoner said
" Hi bo io the tinier, ka cap chenneh's crackology
to the nibbs." On being asked to givea literal
translation of this mysterious phrenology, the,
witness said it meant. "The door is open : go up"
and unlock it."
A dab driver was fined at a London police court
for running against and damaging the Earl of EI-.
Ii'snure's carriage. His defence WHO, (fiat the
earl's coachman had caused tbe accident by his
incompetency on the box. fife added, "I wish I'd
the bll of wood that 'ere coach man was cut out of,
rd precious soon shove it ou the fire Ior what it
was good for.''
A Y,L; _see who had just come  from   Florence/
biia.: asked what he had  seen   and  admired.  and\
helher he was not iu rapture with the Venus di
Medici, replied, " Well, fo tell the truth, 1 don:t
caro much about the Btone gals."
Hoe;:.—ll is a craft sailing down the streak'of,
Time, bearing a burden   of human   passions.    Ite
beacon light is Experience ; Aspiration ita flag,
and Tru'h lills the sails. I: is outward bound,,an<T.
neVet 'lu-'r- aneher until it furlfl its sails !ii Eternity!
-i'i-. Hake weigh I baa ; ono into 'iie country. TVc:
asked bim whether he was going to take the 11-
.\.:i.v\, ■.. m, train, or the '{ p. u, boat. "Neither,''
he f< ev. 1 : *' I am only going to take a earpet-
bag."
Hugo GrottUB. on being present at a review of.
regiment : in France, recalled all Ihe names
ol v. ■ Biugle soldiers which p/ere (We're called up.'
Tbe splendid copies ol Mie American Antarctic
Exploi ing ESxpedltion and Audihnn'K Grids of-
America, sent by tbe President to tbe Emperor of
China, have been fyaod lor sale in bookstalls in:
UantOili Tbe official a probably sold them ami
pooketi a A: : vioii- y.
lianeroft.  in  liis hist,  volume of  History  men-
;n- the fact tbal Windhan was the first town in*;
Connecticut (hat aided the citizens ol BoBton'
after tbe passage of the Port Biil. Sh'* sent nn
offering ii* two hundrt rl and flfty-efght sheep.'
Thia Bock was soon followed iv another ct'oiS
hundred and thirty t>\ ■•.' '.'.■■■,.-. Brooklyn, driven
to Boston by "old Put" hitnself.
Of six  hundred and fucniy  young ladles who
iQted lasl year, more Ihiiti hall of liicrti fed into'
he arms of .e^e leinen. I miy tbr< o had the iuis*
f'ortuue to fall on the floor,
A ■; qtleman was on making tim of a sack
thai a young lady wofe. ou I .-i & ttet keep
iriiir ;."  wae the reply, "cr  I will  give you tl c
Back." si Id  be moel happy." waslbegal-
l-i-i■ :-■ Bpo&ae, - If you will give it to me as it i
with yourself inside of it."
The Secretary of tli - tTavy bas -■:';.:■-,; .„ ^dA
b second steamer to Bid In laying th6 Atlantic tel-
sgi apb oahle.
\\ by is a i:V,'k ii i'i" like a | nn-emitli'i rtbn !
ii- q mae il contains fl wl i i pii  ■
c .i:-- aov p ■'■■' Ibro   ;:; Blae  ii'dge Tunnel,'
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