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ly the appearance of the Japanese or the order of their array. The building into which the Commodore and suite were ushered was small, and appeared to have been erected in haste. The timbers were of pine wood, and num bered, as if they had been brought from BOHte other place. The first apartment, which was about forty feet square, was of canvass, with an awning of the samo> of a white ground, with the Imperial arms emblazoned on it in places. The floor was covered with white cotton cloth with a pathway of red felt, or some sim ilar substance, leading across the room to a raised inner apartment, which was wholly carpeted with it. This apart ment, the frout of which was entirely open, so that it corresponded precisely to the divan in Turkish houses, was hung with fine cloth, containing the Imperial arms, in white, on a ground violet. On the right hand was a row of arm-chairs, sufficient in number fur the Commodore and his staff, while on the opposite side sat the Prince who had been appointed to recieve the President’s letter, with another official of similar rank. Their names were given by the interpreter as “ Toda Idzu-no-Kami,” Toda, Prince of Idzu, and “ Ido Ido, Prince of Iwaini, The Prince of Idzu was a man of about fifty, with mild regular features, and an ample brow, and an intelligent, reflective expression. He was dressed with great richness, in heavy robes of silken tissue, wrought in to elaborate ornaments with gold and silver thread. The Prince of Iwaini was at least fifteen years older, and dressed with nearly equal splendor.— Ilisface was wrinkled with ago, and ex hibited neither the benignity nor the in telligence of his associate. They both rose and bowed gravely as the Commo dore entered, but immediately resumed their scats, and remained as silent and passive as statues during the interview. [To be continued. ] SENATOR GWIN. We clip the following from the 3Uri nes’ Advocate, a norther:* paper. It tells its own story: It is strange, indeed, how an impres sion should have gone abroad that the above distinguished Democrat was a bolter iu the late exciting political con test. These rumors have been circula ted either through gross ignorance or malicious design. In either case, injus tice is done to tin- prominent Democrat, and it is nothing more than justice that the correction should be made. Senator Gwin took a very active part in the can vsss,‘ and made speeches in ueaily every portion of the State. In our own coun ty, he rendered gallant and efficient ser vice; and spared no honorable means to secure the election of the whole ticket. At Murderer’s Bar, Coloma and Placer ville, he addressed large and attentive multitudes, and invariably with great effect. It was generally conceded that his effort at Coloma was one of the hap piest and most effectual made during the whole of the campaign in this county.— Upon all occasion's, Dr. Gwin took de light iu defending Gov. Bigler and his official acts, and urged the people to the undivided support of the whole Demo cratic ticket. Our distinguished Senator cannot be classed with those who proved unfaith ful .in an emergency, and lent aid and comfort to the enemy. We have yet, every confidence in his integrity and Democracy, and believe that the impu tation of bolting lias been cast without the slightest shadow of a foundation. FROM AUSTRALIA. News from Melbourne to tbe 23d September and from Sydney to the 16th, Lave been received. There is a great deal of discontent a- ! mong the miners about the conduct of the Government, The papers are discussing plans of in dependence. Some of the writers are particularly earnest in inveighing against the requirement of property qualifica tion for freeholders. Since the last summary a political crisis of no ordinary significance has a risen, originating in the opposition of the miners to pay the Government tax of 30 shillings a month, and to which Mr. La Trobe, the Lient. Governor was compelled to yield—the tax is now fixed at 40 shillings for three months. The California miners, who introduc ed sluice washing at the northern mines, are said to bejvery successful. make the following extract from acme of the latest gold circulars given in the Argus: — The threatening aspect of affairs that was indicated at the gold-fields hist week has passed over. In this instance, the ‘pressure from without’ has proved most successful in gaining the object desired, aided also by the want of firmness and decision lately shown by the powers that be. -Woman’s Rights. —There ia a lady in town., who, daily clothing herself in the“ uawbisperables,” industriously,and we hope profitably, follows the business of mining in this city.— Echo. COLUMBIA GAZETTE iOHN C. DCCflJff, Editor. SATURDAY, DBG. 24, 1853. Notice.— Messrs Yatiey & Roberts ami Woods and Purdy, are our author ised agents in Sonora, loreceive sub scriptions. advertisements and job receipt for the same. Notice. —The mails for the Atlantic States and Europe, closes at the Post Office,on Monday lO o’clock. Columbia Gazette, for sale, in wrap pers, for mailing, for sale at this office, and at the Post Office. DINNER TO IION. JAMES W COFFROTH. On Saturday evening last, the citi zens of Columbia gave a dinner at the American Hotel, to cur valued and es teemed fellow-citizen, the Hon. James W. CormoTH, previous to Lis depar ture for Benicia, to fight the battles of the people, as their Representative in the Senate of the State, Early in the evening, a large procession of the friends of Mr. C. was formed, at the Columbia Exchange, under the direction of J. D. Patterson, Esq., and headed by our fine mountain band, marched to the Ameri * can House, where a bountiful board had been spread by the host and hostess— who are an fail in such matters. The repast was elegant, and in magnificent abundance, as (although the room was crowded to its utmost capacity,) every one present could testify. Col. T. N. Cazneau was called to preside, assisted by R. A. Robinson, and John Leary, Esq’rs. Ample justice having been done to the good things with which the table was loaded, and the cloth removed, the Pres ident, in an eloquent and appropriate manner, alluded to the Hon. Guest; — to his public services, his faithful adhe rence_ to his principles, to his friends, and to the welfare of the State; his open, frank and generous deportment towards his opponents, assuring him,that at home where he was best known, he was best loved. At the close of the President’s remarks the health of Mr. Coffroth was given, followed by cheer upon cheer, with that hearty good will, which told they came from the heart. - Mr. CoftVoth’s reply was chaste, elo quent, and affecting-, and told how well he appreciated this tribute of respect and esteem by his friends and fellow-citizens. His address was receiv ed with cheering, and the most unbound ed enthusiasm. Many prominent members of the Whig party were present, and proved by their presence and enthusiasm, that although politically opposed to Mr. C., yet, as an honest man, they respected him, as a fellow-citizen they esteem ed him, and as a friend they loved him. Every gentleman present, contri buted to the enjoyments of the evening by speeches, songs-and sentiments; and the occasion was one of the most pleas ing and agreeable, that has ever taken place in Columbia. The company did not adjourn until the clock pointed to the wee hours of morning. On Sunday evening, a procession of the citizens honored Mr. Coffroth with an escort beyond the town limits, while upon the lofty summit of Beacon Hill, the Columbia Artillery were waking up the echoes and reverberations of the dis tant mountains, with a little Democratic thundorer. Praiswortht. — lt will be seen by their notice in another column, that Messrs. James Mills & Co., will close their Banking House, on Sundays, from and after the Ist of January. This is a good movement, and should be followed by all our merchants, and others, doing business on the Sabbath. For the ac commodation of miners and the public generally, their House will be kept open on Saturday evenings, until 10 o’clock. Don’t let them lose by it, boys. Murder. —Austin S. Bannister, of Tennessee, was killed by a man named Timothy Corrington, at Illinois Ranch, about a mile below Springfield, on Wed nesday last. The deed was committed by a stab with a knife, in the vital re gions. We did not learn the particulars. FUNERAL OF THE LATE AR CHIBALD GILLESPIE, ESQ. On Sunday night, last, the melancho ly intelligence reached town, that Mr. Archibald Gillespie, of Woods’ Creek, brother of our esteemed fellow-citizen, Col. C. K. Gillespie, had died from the sad accident that bffel him some few Weeks since. The numerous friends of the deceased and of Col. G., had enter tained lively hopes cf a speedy recovery of the wounded gentleman, and as some time had elapsed smee his misfortune, all danger was considered as passed ; the news, therefore, a fatal termina tion, was very unexjfccted, and created a general gloom. 'On Monday noon, Col. Gillespie reach?-; our town with the remains of his broth *, and the Masonic Fraternity, of which the brothers are members, took charge of the corpse. The Brotherhood had assembled in large numbers, adorned with the striking and imposing Regalit* of the Lodge, and were headed by a fiqj brass band. An elegant funeral hearse had been prepar ed for the occasion, draped in solemn folds of white and black—tastefujly looped up with rosettes and bands of the same, presenting a marked feature in the funeral cortege, and reflecting much credit upon the Masonic body. The procession moved to the M. E. Church, south, where a large number of citizens were in waiting ; the body was placed in front of the altar and the Masons, and Clergy of other churches having been seated, a most elojuent and touching prayer was offered tfjfby the Rev. Pas tor. A solemn followed, and then an impressive and highly appropriate fu neral Discourse was delivered. The preacher seemed to throw his whole soul into his melancholy duties, in his allu sions to his early acquaintance with the deceased and relatives, and to the State of Tennessee, from whnee the Rev. gentleman and the Gillespies came to California, was very affecting, and com manded the sympathies and marked at tention of his hearers After the reli gious ceremonies,, the procession re formed, and wa^juKi/S'l^ - it large num ber of Ladies, the Children from the Public School, and a a large line of our most respectable citizens. As the mournful train passed ou, the dwellings were quietly closed, and the National Emblem was drooped at half-mast, hang ing in solemn stillness against the flag staff. At the grave, the ceremonies peculiar to the Masonic fraternity were perform ed by the W. M., Dr. T. J. Oxley.— At the bead of the grave stood the gen erous and affectionate brother, deeply moved,leaning on Li? relative,Mr. W. D. Neilson,one of our, citizens. The entire assemblage seemed to sympathize with them ; the dead silence that pervaded, the uncovered heads of all and the deep attention, told the general respect, and feeling of the spectators. The noble brother bad provided a most costly coffin covered with black velvet, encased in an outer strong plank box, committing the rqjnains of his relative to the earth with the most sacred care. In the evening the Exchange and oth er public buildings were closed, the fes tivities usually offered to the public were omitted, and our town seemed to wear a sombre aspect. Archibald Gillespie was not intimately known in Columbia, but the Colonel is one of our most esteemed citizens ; bis open and frank nature win ning for him the good will and respect of all. His noble devotion to his broth er during his sicknes, and his affection ate care, even up to the closing of the grave, has elicited the warmest admira tion of our entire people. May he reap the rich reward of his good deeds and find a happy consolation in the reflection that his Heavenly Father will smile up on his actions. C. Improvements.—Some of our enter prising business men on Main and State streets, are causing the said thorough fares to be put in a passable condition, by a plentiful top-dressing of “head ings.” The road at the foot of Broad way, also, begins to look as though our friends in that direction, were determin ed not to let the travel all go to “the oth er side of Jordan.” Filulusterism—The editor of the San Joaquin Republican has been favor ed with extracts from a letter received bj a gentleman in Stockton from Mazat lan, which states that an Expedition a gainst the Filibusters was to sail from that place, with 250 regular troops, and expected to take them by surprise. So far as heard from, the invasion has been a complete failure, not having ven tured as yet, beyond La Paz and San Jose. In Guaymas they are making great preparations to receive the inva ders, apd the feeling of hatred toward them is universal, and no quarter will be given them. The Republican says, it is to be fear ed that the Anita will arrive too late to save Walker’s Expedition. The news is important, as it is from the best authority, and sho\fs a deter mination on the part of the Mexicans generally to resist invasion. Departure. —The Hon. J. W. Maxdeville left Columbia, last week, for Benicia. Mr. Mandevillc is well known and respected in Tuolumne, for his sterling honesty and strict integrity; and the Democracy of this vicinity place the utmost confidence in his watchful ness for the “Rights of the People.’’’’ — Their confidence will not be betiayed. 1®“ We have been in California a “considerable spell,’’ and in that time have been under the dire necessity of masticating a right smart heap of vener able masculine beef, and have heard much lamention and gnashing of teeth occasioned by the demolition of the an cient fodder aforesaid. On Thursday morning, owing to a streak of good for tune, and the liberality of our friend, jolly Gkobge Wilson, we received, cooked, (far be it known we keep an Y. IPs Hall,) and partook of the finest fat, tender and juicy beef-stake we have taken an observation of since we have been in the country. “Muscled Stock is some! Go ye, buy and eat. BTBy reference to the advertise ment in another column, it will be seen that the reuouned violinist and vocalist, John Kelly, will make his first ap pearance, at the Theater, in Columbia, to-morrow evening, assisted ly Mr. W. Scott. As these gentlemen are artists of rare merit, they should be complimented by a crowded house. Fonora Herald. —We have for warded the Gazette, by Adams & Co’s Express, every week. It is strange that it does not reach its destination. The Times says, the election on Monday, for Senator, resulted in an o ver-whelmiug majority for the reg ular Democratic nominee, David Mahoney, Esq. As far as returned, the vote stands 4554 for Mahoney, and 1107 for Mr. W. B. Farwcll, the opposing candidate. The ballots in the 10th and 11th pre cincts no doubt will be found almost wholly Democratic. In the First Ward the vacancy for Assistant Alderman is filled by the election of Mr. Charles H. Corner, the Democratic, and only regu larly nominated candidate. The Minstrels’ Concert on Sunday evening last, was the finest of the season, and the Theater was filled to its utmost capacity, with an attentive and delighted audience. “Duck” had a bumper and no mistake. Many new and amusing scenes were introduced, and “hits” flew thick, fast and furious. The Minstrels have announced their in tention of leaving us; but it is to be hoped that their absence will be of short duration, for since we have been favor ed with their amusing entertainments, the breath of the sky-colored disease has not been wafted o’er our fair village. Friend Hunnewell, with his us ual promptness, supplied us liberally with all the substantial, light, and orna mental literature of the times, for which be will please receive our thanks. P S. Also, for that inimitable and interesting monthly, — “Harpers' Maga zine.” The town of Jackson, Calaveras county, has been incorporated. For the Columbia Gazette. Mr. Editor, —Not seeing yon at the Temperance meeting, last Sunday af ternoon, I have taken the liberty to re port for you, knowing that you are inter rested in the temperance movement. The,church was well filled with ladies and gentlemen, each wearing a smiling countenance in favor of the temperance cause. The order of exercises were as fol lows;—Singing by the choir; Reading the Scriptures and Prayer, by the Rev Mr. Pendergrass; Song by the choir; Temperance Address, by the Rev. Mr. Gibbons; Total abstinance pledge cir culated; Remarks by the Rev. Mr. Pen dergrass; Song by the Sons ; Presenta tion of petitions for a prohibitory liquor law;oSong by the choir; Benediction by the Rev. Mr. Pendergrass I will briefly state that the singing by the choir was excellent, and had a good effect. Mr. Pendergrass read suitable portions of Scripture, in a solemn and impressive manner, and invoked the presence of Almighty God, and his blessing on the efforts put forth. The Address of Mr. Gibbons, was compre hensive, proving the evils of intemper ance on society, individual and national Also the result of the Total Abstinence Societies, and the Prohibitory Liquor Law. J.ails and Poor-houses, which be fore were full, are now to let; crime on the decrease ; drunkards reformed ; so ciety improved ; and th e accursed dutlhf banished from the family and f.stive boards; and peace, order, and blessings, following in their wake. Indeed it was replete with statistical information, prov ing to every candid hearer, the benefits of total abstinence from all that will in toxicate. Brothers Gibbons and Brink were ap pointed to circulate the following Pre amble and Pledge : “ We, whose names are annexed, de sirous of forming a Total Abstinence Society, auxiliary to Columbia Division. No. IS, hereby pledge ourselves, nei'.h er to make, buy, soli or us**, as a bever age any spirituous or malt liquors, wlm or cider.” The above was responded to by forty-five signatures in their own hand-Wilting. Niue of the above » e ladies who were very much interest.d in the proceedings. Great struggl s took place among the gentlemen of whom bad been In the habit of tak ing a little too much, oec"siovnliif Conscience dictated them .0 sign the Pledge, but appetite craved other,vis. . We noticed one who had partly mad. up bis mind to leave, and not have th. Pledge presented, but he could not e .t away; conscience did her work.— br. after much hesitation, ho put down i.-i.- name. It is the great struggle of life, toe 11 quer the appetite ; which,like the Itfrh. cries give, give, give; until the vie im becomes entirely helpless Hi y all who took the pledge, bold on to tin u.J of life. The pledge made almost a clean sweep; almost every one in the Louse whs had not previously signed or taken the pledge as Sous of Temperance, signed their names Next time, lam in hopes no one will resist the opportu nity to do goed to himself and others, by his example While the Pledge was being eireula ted, Brother Peudergrast made some very appropriate remarks, and related some amusing anecdotes, which told well on the audience. It was announced that on the first Wednesday in January, 1854, the offi cers of Columbia Division, for the coin ing quarter, would be publicly installed. The public arc invited to attend. ' The meeting closed with the B ne diction. 'I hus, the first meeting of the total abstinence Society ended, with 45 mem bers ; and we may expect much good to result therefrom, as nine were ladies ; and it has been said that one lady has the influence of one hundred men. Should any of her acquaintances not be Total Abstinence men, they must make up their minds to have no rest until they have signed the Pledge. So mote it be. A. SON OF TEMPERANCE. Suicide.—A Frenchman, by the name of Buffet Remc Jean, committed suicide, at French Gulch, on Wednes day, by shooting himself in the head, with a double-barreled shot-gun, causing instant death. He was supposed to be insane. He had just returned to Cali fornia, from home, where he had left SBOOO, the product of his first sojourn in this country. Mining.— The “Maine” boys have again reached the ledge, and are now doing well. On Wednesday they took out 15 ounces, and on Thursday 5 ounces. tST Our tbauks are duo to Adauss & Go’s Express for full files of State pa pers aud tho delivery of our exchange-!*. MASONIC NOTICE. A regular meeting of Columbia Lodge No. 28 of F. & A. M, will be held at their Lodge room on Tuesday the 27th of at 10J o’clock A. M. precisely. All brothers of the order iu good standing, are respectfully solicited to at tend aud join us, in the celebration of the coining anniversary of St. John the Evangel at. PUBLIC. The exercises will commence at 11 o’clock A. M. in the Church underneath the Masonic Hall, as follows: Ist. Music. 2. Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. C. Pendergrass, 3. Music. 4. Installation of Officers. 5* Music. 6. Oration by the Rev. M. Evans of Souona. 7. Music. 8. Benediction. THUS J. OXLEY, W. M. J. lIECKENDORN, Skc. We are indebted to Wells Fargo & Co's Express for the Qr>t delivery of Atlantic papers, by the John L. Ste phens. Also, for many other favors. « I3P* M e have received the first num ber of the San Francisco Evening Pic ayunt, revived. It looks neat and in viting. NEWS ITEMS. ; ....The Metropolitan Theater, at San Francisco, was to have been opened on i hursday last, by a jiraud Ball. .... A section of Cadets of Temper ance liave been organized in Nevada, with 20 charter members. .... Mombs am) Babies.— The ‘Stephens’ brings the valuable acquisi tion of fifty-nine women and thirty eight children* .... Low I* are.— Through (ick) , }a to New \oik per steamer 1 mde Sam, were sold Friday at the txccedingK low rate of SjJj. .... One of C.Jonel Walker’s Lieu tenants has written a communication. n> the S. »■. ('< mn-t'rcxi l the*, from Margneritla Bay, dated <>» the It th in*'., in which he states that they now in the banc Caroline,- running awnvfrlm Mexican (’utter. crowded with armed men, and lh;>», it they do not ..»n y* t reinforcements, be very nmeh f.-ais ho will, ere long, ‘be mounted on a scafijid, and JLinouuted eu a rope.’ .... The San Francisco 'limes & I'mnscripl t»ay>; ‘Mr. M. ( "harlton has promptly designed and'engt aved a s si for the new Republic of Lower t alifor nia. 'i he emblem is of tha Pegassian order, illust atod with snowcapped mountains, a la Sierra, upon a cerulean blue ground, presenting a highly jre gres-ivo and pleasing ensemble .’ .... Joseph S. dlradley, Secretary of the Corporation of B adley, Bcrden y & t 0., and son of Dr. Bradley, committed suicide, at Diamond Sptings, on la-t Sunday, in a fit of insanity, caused by annoyance in business, and unfavorable news from home concerning his intended wife. .... A printing press has been ship ped, to Lower California, by the cele brated J. Judson Ames, Esq., who ban received, from ]’resident Walker, th© appointment of State Printer for tha new Republic. .... A miner by the name of John B. Mitehel, says the Shasta Courier, formerly of Franklin County, Missouri, committed suicide in French Gulch, on the 22d nh., by cutting his throat with , an old table'knife. ....Infernal.—A man, or brute, or demon, says the S. F. Snn, named Stenning, formerly an attache of the A raerican Theater, committed a rape on the person of a little girl aged six years, the daughter of a gentleman named Hall, who keeps a public house on Pa cific street. The police arc on hie track, and it is scarcely possible for him to es cape. .... The Masonic fraternity through out the State are making preparations to appropriately celebrate the anniver sary of their patron Saint. .... The firemen will give a grand ball in Coloma cn the 21st, and Ihe'Ma -v, « sons in Placerville on the 27th.